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THE NEW YORK AGF dev. Samuel H. Bishon, general agent the American Institute for. Nebody created by the Board of of the Protestant Episcopal in behalf of educational work Negroes in the South, is ad that the church establish a every diocese in the South of Negro education. ver recently sent to The New ing Post, Rev. Bishop gave relative to forming a church for Negroes, as follows: action of religion in social present most ill defined; in- here are many, social workers out to religion very little, if in action in the social represen- slict of mankind. But there are many who believe that religion and elitical forces have a distinct and very important function in the work of so- cial betterment; and to those, partici- ly Episcopalians, this letter is in- ended to appeal. But before making such definite appeal, it may be well. I think to state that there is a growing number among the wisest of social workers whose conditions are becoming progressively less that the function of religion can safely be ignored. Granted the importance of environment in the formation of individual character, it must also be granted that the individual helps make the environment. The two special forces, aside from the environment, which do most toward the formation and development of character are education and religion. If there were not something in human character superior to environment—some stuff, as Emerson might say, superior to circumstance—if there were not the possibility at least in a few individuals of surmounting any obstacles which a hostile environment can put before them, religion would never have any influence in the world except with the favored classes; whereas the historic fact is that the original appeal of religion, certainly of the Christian religion, has been to the non-favored classes. Religion has induced in many an individual a sufficient motive and a power of will which enabled him to overcome environment. But the reasons for a religious philosophy are perhaps particularly forcible as respects the colored people in this land. It is becoming more and more evident to students of the Negro problem that an education terminating merely in industrial skill and efficiency, and the acquiring of wealth and power in the Negroes, offers no final solution of the problem. The increase of practical efficiency and of wealth and power other accentuates than decreases the utility between the races by adding come to racial hostility. Given two living side by side, both increasing efficiency, wealth and power, trying to the other what the advocates to be the rights of all wind it is very easy to foretell of those be the result in the impact. Such races cessity acts, for example, as the necored racial integration for the tion whipple, and that moral revolu-best of I has taken place among the people dh the colored and the white the Negranding racial integrity, make by the oproblem one to be settled not evolutionation of the laws of human and grasimply but by the patience upon the and love of God operating races, minds and consciences of both religion, in brief, the function of rela-ted to be Negro problem may be that of supplying to both races, as a sort of cushion for their Otherwise violent impact, patience, considera-tion, and love; until in the evolution of intelligence the practical problem of industrial and social relationship may be naturally and rightly settled. The method of religion's function as applied to the Negro has been demonstrated to be primarily educational; and the need of education is evident from the fact that only about 50 per cent of colored children under fourteen have adequate school privileges, and not 15 per cent of colored youth between fourteen and twenty have any opportunity whatsoever for practical training for useful life. The schools of the American Missionary Association have had a constitutive developed by the denominational affiliation of that association with congregationalism, and Hampton and degree have by reason of the interactive and dominatingly powerful personalities of General Armstrong! Dr. Washington developed constituties made up of individuals from many denominations. Though there are excellent schools under religious impiuses, as yet no organized Christian society, aside from the Congregational, has use anything large and effective in the way of education for the colored people. Yet the need of such organized activity on the part of the churches in evident from the statistics above given. "The Episcopal Church two years ago made an attempt by means of the organization of the American Church Institute for Negroes to do something as a church, her hope being that her organized and slowly growing constituency might become a permanent constituency for the existing schools with which the institute might enter into relation and for new ones which it might found. The institute has entered into relationship with three schools: The St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, Lawrenceville, Va.; St. Augustine's School, Raleigh, N. C. and the Bishop Payne, Divinity School, Petersburg, Va.; and has thus far confined itself to those schools in order that it might create commanding and successful types of what should be done. "Let me state in brief what two of those schools did before the organization of the institute and what promise is therefore given to the work of the institute if it shall be supported by the Section of Press Room showing Scott and C Several Editorial and Business Department g Scott and Campbell Cylinder Presen Section of Press Room showing Scott and Campbell Cylinder Presence and Gordon Jobbers church of whose mission, activity it is a part. "St Paul's School, Lawrenceville, Va., started twenty years ago out of the faith of a young colored minister who borrowed a thousand dollars with which to erect a small school building and pay the salary of two teachers. That school has grown from that debt to a plant with 1,700 acres of land, 20 buildings, 18 departments with 40 teachers and instructors. But more than the plant is the effect which the school has exercised upon the industrial, social and moral life of the community in which it is situated, that community consisting of about fifty thousand colored people. In fifteen years property values have increased eightfold. In the last two years real estate values have been im- --- Section of Press Campbell Cylinder Presses and Gordon Jobber a stand against the amendment, declaring that it is not drawn up in the spirit of justice and equality, having regard for the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. When Judge Taft in a speech at the dinner of the North Carolina Society in New York touched upon the franchise proposition in the Southern States his remarks on that occasion were taken by some few whites to mean that he stood with many of the Southern States on the proposition to disfranchise one class of voters. The Democrats who are working for the amendment in Maryland to enable them to make it a one-party State have been trying to make use of Mr. Taft's remarks as favoring their scheme. They have even gone so far as to say that he would favor its adoption if he had any say in the matter. With a view AN AFRO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEWS AND OPINION NEW YORK, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1968 Section of Press Room showing Folding Machine and Big Cottrell Cylinder Press favor of the passage of the above referred to amendment." Mr. Taft replied as follows: "ADGUSTA, GA., Dec. 22, 1908. "My Dear Mr. Stone: I have your letter of Dec. 9, but have not been able to answer it until now. I don't think any one can read my North Carolina speech with any care and on that base the belief that I would favor such a bill as that proposed in Maryland. The provision that the first class of eligible voters shall be those persons who on the 1st day of January, in the year 1908, or prior therein, were entitled to vote under the laws of Maryland or any other State of the United States wherein they then resided, and that the male descendants of such persons, as a second class, shall be THE MIDNIGHT SCREEN THE WORKING gather. Young Taggart was the eldest son of Rev. Thomas Taggart, of the A. M. E. Church here, and Miss Thares was leader of the class in the Bellevernon High School. The couple committed suicide because objections were made to their marriage. They had been sweethearts for some time, but on account of their youth they were warned to cease paying attention to each other. Becoming despondent over the thought of a possible separation, they concluded to die together. They were found side by side, the girl with a bullet hole in her left temple and the boy with a bullet hole in his right temple. Both left letters. Harry Taggart's letter was as follows: December 19, 1908. MY DEAR PARENTS: I have tried in every way to help from bringing her the funeral services at the same time. Your heartbroken son. HARRY. DEAR MOTHER: They have tried to part us and we have decided to die. I am to shoot myself and then give the gun to Harry and he is to shoot himself. SABAH. Dinner To Newshoyn. The annual dinner given by the late William M. Fliess to the newshoyn, for many years past at the Bruce Memorial Lodging House, 14 New Chambers street, was held in his memory by his son, William M. Fliess, Christian. PRICE, 5 CENTS South Not Enthused Over Plan to Use Italian Labor That Implantation WILL Solve the Race Problem in the Southern States OPPOSES IMMIGRANTS Going to the South by Bombard to Work As Was Suggested at the North Carolina Society Banquet On the evening President-elect William H. Taft addressed the North Carolina Society of New York and gave his views on the Negro question in the South, Hugh McRae, who has had some little experience with the business end of immigration in the South, made a few remarks. During his speech he sought to show those present the desirability of bringing immigrants to America with a view to solving the industrial problem in several of the Southern States. Mr. McRae's statement that the race problem in the South will either be solved by immigration, or will be so greatly minimized that its solution will not be a master of supreme importance, did not provoke any marked enthusiasm at the banquet, and since his speech many Southerners have been approached on the subject, the majority of whom disagree with Mr. McRae's ideas on immigration. The bringing to America of hundreds of Italians is a suggestion made by Mr. McRae, and appears to be as distasteful to many Southern business men who have been asked to give their views on immigration. Moreover, there are not forgotten the yellow fever scare a few years ago in which many immigrants figured prominently. During Mr. McRae's address he said: "We feel certain that the race problem of the South will be either solved by immigration, or will be so greatly minimized that its solution will not be a matter of supreme importance. "It seems clear that the development of the South cannot be continued in the same ratio as for the past few years, expect through an increase in its agricultural population. As has been shown in the West this will not reduce the price of labor, nor will it adversely effect the value of farm products. The failure of the Wittekind experiment, and the failure of the attempt to bring English spinners to Greensboro demonstrated that the immigrants should be directed to agriculture, and from this source the other demands for labor may later be supplied. The first immigrants to be brought to the South cannot be broadcasted. They must be treated with great care, just as one would do with rare plants being brought to a new locality. "From the standpoint of the upbuilding of the State of North Carolina steps should be taken to secure a State department of immigration, which would be under the supervision of intelligent, earnest and effective workers, and the work of this department should be mapped out along practical lines. For instance, it is useless to attempt at present to get a great movement, of English or Germans when the era of immigration from these countries has long since passed. The work should be done along the lines of least resistance and without prejudice; and as soon as North Carolina begins to develop as it should, we can feel assured that such English and Germans as can be attracted will come. "The United States Department of Agriculture has shown a willingness to co-operate actively with the State Department in this work. Much can be done by furnishing expert instruction in agriculture to the new settlers, and the various departments of the Government will undoubtedly assist in solving this great problem for the South." JUDGE SCORES JURORS. Saya Their Verdict was Disgrace to Civilization. ALBANY, GA., December 26.—Because a jury acquitted Deputy Sheriff Radney and E. Adams, of Miller county, at Newton, Baker county, on the charge of attempting to lynch an inoffensive aged Negro man, and of unmercifully beating, his wife and daughter on an alleged "night riding" expedition. Judge W. N. Spence, before whom the case was tried, expressed his opinion of the twelve men as follows: "Your verdict is a disgrace to the county and to civilization. A man was convicted in this court for shooting at a preacher on the street on Sunday morning and was fined $250. I do not hesitate to say that you jurors, are worse citizens than that defendant." Most of the jurors are well-to-do farmers and among the best known men in Baker county. The case to which Judge Spence referred was that in which E. E. Taylor was punished for taking pot shots at the Rev. E. Morris, of Milford, after charging the minister with an attempted assault on Mrs. Taylor. "It is essential" says Professor M. R. Suller, of the University of Manchester, "to work for signs of special attention among all the children attending the master's schools, and to provide for every boy and girl of method intellectual or artistic promise, however briefly born, the highest opportunity for the highest and most fitting education." Thanks to the initiative of the principals and to the generosity of institutions and individuals—including the faculty of the school—scholarships have for some years made it possible for a few of the graduates of the M. Street high school to be especially aided to enter colleges and other institutions of higher education and training. At any suggestion the Dean of Teachers' College of Howard University, will next year offer not only to graduates of the M Street high school but also to graduates of the Armstrong Manual Training School and of Normal School No. 2, scholarships in his institution. The generous interest of the authorities of the University deserve special appreciation; and the fostering of closer relations between Howard University and our public school system is a most worthy endeavor. With reference to the regulation of scholarships, I may suggest the advisability of having each one officially accepted by the Board of Education and awarded under regulations approved by the Superintendent. A scholarship, of course, benefits not merely the fortunate individual to whom it is awarded; the competition interests a large number of pupils and centers their attention and that of their parents upon the values of the higher education. Graduates of our public schools have won esteem for this community in the colleges of New England by their scholarship not less than by their character. What can be more important than to discover and to grant exceptional opportunities of education and training to our gifted youth? I cannot forbear referring to Huxley's oft-quoted remark. "Now the most important object of all educational schemes is to catch these exceptional people and turn them to account for the good of society. No man can say where they will crop up; like their opposites, the fools and the knaves, they appear sometimes in the palace and sometimes in the bowel; but the great thing to be aimed at, I was almost going to say the most important end of all social arrangements, as to keep these glorious sports of nature from being either corrupted by luxury or starved by poverty, and to put them into the position in which they can do the work for which they are specifically fated." So clearly do our people realize the validity of this view that I have no doubt that a committee chosen from the faculties of the high schools and the normal school could without great difficulty raise a substantial sum to engage these schools with a large number of appropriate scholarships. Such an organized effort should certainly be made. ```markdown ``` The Helping Hand Club of the Monitor League, 259 West 61st street, gave a Christmas dinner to the poor, blind and lame and needy of the Thirteenth Assembly District. They had a time and more than fifty of the poor and needy were served and many dinner were sent to the afflicted. The dinner consisted of roast beef, corn beef, boiled ham, cake, candy, pies and some pudding. Mrs. William Washington is chairlady. FROM THE "BUB CITY" Bartonmouth Football Men in Boston—Charles Street Henry. Boston, December 27, 1908—Christmas Sunday at St. Mark's Union was one of unusual brilliancy. The speaker of the day was Mrs. Gertrude W. Morgan, who addressed the Union on "Wit and Humor in Social Forms." A great crowd flocked to St. Mark's to enjoy an anticipated intellectual treat. The presentation was peculiarly interesting and the argument so well thought out that no point of attack was visible to the eager disputants. The paper elicited favorable comments from Mr. King of Tuft's Medical School, Mr. Bowen of Gammon Seminary, Mr. Madison, Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Redmond and Mr. Edward Walker. Miss Mattie Crudup was the soloist and offered a beautiful song. Mr. W. O. Taylor presided. Dr. Benjamin G. Stewart of Ainsworth, Nebraska, is the guest of his brother, Dr. Charles G. Steward of Roxbury. Dr. Stewart was in Boston seven years ago and is remembered by a host of acquaintances. Christmas at St. Stephen's Baptist Church was indeed a very merry one. St. Stephen's has been extraordinarily fortunate this year. Through the guidance of Rev. Dr. Johnson W. Hill, their energetic pastor, they are housed in a new and beautiful home at Hope Chapel, Harvard street, near Windsor, Cambridge. On Christmas night the Sunday School held their Christmas exercises. The tree was laden with choice gifts and everyone present, members and friends, drew from the boundless supply of old "St Nick". Pastor Hill was the recipient of many handsome presents. Mr. Lewis B. Cantion of the State Department of Archives, spent Christmas Sunday in Cohasset, as the guest of Mr. Roscoe Powser. Dr. H. W. Ross spent Christmas week with his parents in New Haven. Dr. Pert E. Robinson spent the holidays in New York, Springfield and Worcester. In Springfield he was the Christmas dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Friman Mrs. W. A. Ridley entertained the Saturday night Whist Club at bridge during the Yuletide. On Wednesday night the 20th the club will witness the performance of F. Ziegfeld's latest musical review, "Folles of 1809." Dr. Samuel E. Courtney and Mr. Gilbert C. Harris, officers of the National Negro Business League, are preparing to attend the conference of the officers of the League, which will open at Toucheh Ala. January 7, 1909. Mr. R. Johnson and Mr. Les- le Poulton famous halfback of Dartmouth using the Yaleide festivities of Boston, Miss Nedda Lee is visiting in Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. Stella Prima Franklin is spending the holidays with her parents in Springfield. Dr. Norman Cotton Poud, 1908, left for Jersey City, Monday. He was accompanied by Mr. Worthy of the New York College of Pharmacy, who spent Christmas in Boston. Christmas Sunday evening at Columbus Avenue A. M. E. Church, a grand sacred concert was given by the choir under the direction of Prof. T. F. Ramsom. The feature of the program was the initial performance of the students' orchestra, a new organization formed for the purpose of rendering high-class music in conjunction with the choral societies and choirs. At Charles Street A. M. E. Church last week Sunday afternoon an organ recital was arranged by Miss Lida Thomas, and the public had an opportunity to hear the grand organ with the augmentation rendered by the water motor attachment. Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Fred, White, Mrs. May Hamilton and Miss Lida Thomas were the organ soloists for the occasion. Charles Street Sunday School Christmas tree exercises, an annual event of great expectations, was held last Tuesday night. Dr. Henderson's Christmas sermon, "The Unspeakable Gift," was one of the most impressive sermons heard in Boston for a long time. There will be a watch meeting at Charles Street A. M. E. Church Thursday night, December 31, at which time the annual revival meetings will begin. On Wednesday, January 6, the annual election of Sunday School officers will be held. Mr. George D. Henson, one of the prominent members of Charles Street Church continues very ill at his home, 50 Erie street, Dorchester. Mrs. Carrie Bland Sheler is making an extended trip to Richmond, Va., and other points South. Mr. F. Gaston Hill, president of St Mark's Union, went to Providence last Sunday to address the Men's Forum of that city. On Friday, night of last week Mrs. J. D. Augustine, of 289 Washington street, gave a birthday party complimentary to her niece, Miss Georgia. A. Janifer, which brought out a fine gathering of the younger folk of Cambridge, and an enjoyable evening was spent in music and games. Miss Goldie Lane, during the evening, on behalf of the guests, made a pretty speech, wishing Miss Jamifer many returns of the day, to which the guest of honor responded gracefully. Many choice presents were received by Miss Janifer. Among the dooges were: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest O'Bainyora. Miss Florence Williams, Mr. J. D. Augustine, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wynn, Mr. W. R. McLaurin, Mr. J. Lewis, Miss Goldie Lane, Miss F. Watkins, Mr. M. McDonald, Mr. Clyde Cotton, Misses Grace and Ruth Woods, Miss J. B. Dean and Mr. Steward Green of Newark, N. J. Miss Narka Lee left for New York last Friday night to spend the holidays with her cousin, Miss Bessie Howard. Miss Lee was given a send-off on the night of her departure. Miss Katherine Brown left Friday night for her home in Holidaysburg, Pa., to spend Christmas with her parents. Miss Mabel Tallafarrio is in New York for the holidays. Mrs. W. H. Lewis, of Upland road, entertained the Saturday Night Whist Club at bridge last week. On next Saturday night Mrs. U. A. Ridley will be the hostess. Dr. Benj. E. Robinson attended the Morgan-Tabbs nuptials in New Bedford last Wednesday night, on which occasion he was the groomsman. He was the guest of Dr. W. W. Nelson. Dr. W. W. Nelson, of New Bedford, came over to Boston last Friday to place a patient in the Children's Hospital. The Sojourner Truth Club, which meets weekly, will be honored once a month by the presence of Miss Maria L. Baldwin. The Cambridge Woman's Club entertained the Boston Woman's Club, of the South End House, at the Moore Street Neighborhood House, last Thursday afternoon. It was a brilliant affair and a large representation from both cities was present. Mrs. Wm H. Lee entertained the guests with an interesting paper on the "Early Life of Milton" Miss Hutchins and Miss Davidson gave a selection on the piano and mandolin. Mrs. Henry recited "The Inventor's Wife" Miss Ruth Bennett danced the "Moth Dance" in costume representing the gypsy moth. Mrs. Anna Robinson offered "How He Saved St. Michael" which concluded a very delightful program. After a collation the party danced the afternoon away. Through the zeal of the energetic pastor, Dr. Johnson W. Hill, St. Stephen's Baptist Church is in possession of the beautiful Hope Chapel on Harvard street near Winsor Cambridge. A well-attended and successful drama was given by seven popular young people of Union Baptist Church last Monday night. It was called the "Revolving Wedge," a humorous football story. The pulpit platform was the improvised stage and scene of a most amusing farce. Mrs. Ernest Kenswil, of 164 Brookline street, Cambridge, is seriously ill at her home. St. Bartholomew's Sunday School teachers held a rather unique affair last Monday night at the parish house. It was called a "Conundrum Sunper and Pie Auction." The object of the entertainment was to raise funds for the Sunday School Christmas tree. At the pie sale Rev. McGuire, as an auctioneer, was a great success and managed to pass off some of the most toothsome products at rare prices. A large crowd was present and a goodly sum was realized. Mrs. Cora F. Wolfe, wife of Mr. Harry C. Wolfe, the well-known musician, of 6 Magge street, Cambridge, died Saturday, December 12, and was buried Wednesday, December 16. Dr. T. E. A. McCandy addressed the Cambridge Men's Forum last Sunday on "Race Suicide." 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Apply Janitor or HUTCHINSON, 5 West 134th S JST OPENED 309 and 311 West 37th Street First House From Eighth Avenue Steam heated, all improvements. Cheap rent. Respectable Families Only These are the most modern apartments on the West side Apply to Mr. Crittenden on premises Thoroughly renovated from top to bottom, new carpets, &c. Contains o large light rooms and bath, hot water supply, hallis heated. Rents only $22 to $24 per month, cheaper than any other house of its kind on the block. Apply Janitor or C. E. HUTCHINSON, 5 West 134th Street JUST OPENED. JUST OPENED. 470 Lenox Avenue single sit., 2 rooms and bath, open plumbing and all impromen- tive, rent $15 to $32. TO BE LET. 5-7. 119. 121 West 133rd St. room double and four and five room triples and seven re- sult stems, all large, light rooms, rest $15 to $34. 05 397 West 119th Street. table data, five rooms and bath, very large, good section, $25. East or B adhurst Ave. & 14. flat, four rooms and bath, nicely located, rest $16 to $18. 306 East 122nd Street. rooms and bath, rest $15 to $16. 163 West 133rd Street. large rooms, rent $. 185, LOTS and INVESTMENT PROP. a buyer money and time in the selection of for the amount of money they desire to invest in investments which are absolutely safe and eer cent. There is nothing more desirable tha- good locality like Rahway or Plainfield, N. rickets. GRIFITH, 46 Street and Eighth A five story single flat, 7 rooms and bath, open plumbing and all improvements. Large, light rooms, that are all private, rent £15 to £30. TO BE LET. 163-5-7. 119. 121 West 133rd Street Five story, six room double and four and five room triples and seven room single apartments, with and without steam, all large, light rooms, rent $15 to $16. 305 397 West 119th Street. Five story double data, five rooms and bath, very large, good section, $25. Northeast cor. B adhurst Ave. & 146th St. Five story triple flat, four rooms and bath, nicely located, rent $16 to $18. 306 East 122nd Street. Four large rooms and bath, rent $15 to $16. 163 West 133rd Street. Basement, two large rooms, rent $. HOUSES, LOTS and INVESTMENT PROPERTIES I can save a buyer money and time in the selection of most desirable property for the amount of money they desire to invest. To those seeking good investments which are absolutely safe and which will yield a good per cent. There is nothing more desirable than high class property in a good locality like Rahway or Plainfield, N. J. Write for map and free tickets. JACOB GRIFFITH, 46 Street and Eighth Avenue JOHN E. JORDAN 20 WEST 30TH STREET. NEW YORK 388 WEST 30TH STREET TO LET Apartment of 3 beds light rooms with 1 partment. Home survey reserved. Rent $23 to $13 per month. Apply淋浴 or JOSEPH LEVY & SON 329 Eighth Avenue 222 and 224 EAST 85TH STREET TO LET Eligent apartments of a large light room with large rooms in first class will host apartment house. Be sure reasonable. Apply JANITOR ON PREMISES 208 and 210 East 95th Street Fine apartments of 4 large light rooms with improvements tube, separate toilets, &c. Well kept houses. Rent $11 to $15 per month. Apply Janitor on premises or L. H. COOK 123 East 67th Street 140 West 19th Street TO LET Nice apartments of two and three large rooms, without improvements. Good neighborhood for working people. Apply MRS. RUSSELL. Jenifer on premises nov. 5-31 TO LET Pine Apartments of 3 and 4 large light rooms with improvement. Newly Removed. Good Junior Service. Cheap Rent. Apply Junior or R. R. LADSON 412 West 55th Street RESPECTABLE FAMILIES last 85th Street th. range and stationery tube, $20.00 a month. 80th Street in house. $15.00 a month. Jamitor on premises 62 Hamilton Terrace 44th Street West 37th Street on Eighth Avenue rentals. Cheap rent. Families Only in apartments on the West side on premises dec. 31-3 5 HOUSE 33rd Street to bottom, new carpets, &c. Con- ch, hot water supply, halis heated, cheaper than any other house of its 5 West 134th Street OPENED. E LET. West 133rd Street vive room triples and seven room single apart- rooms, rest $15 to $36. 119th Street. very large, good section, $21. Surst Ave. & 146th St. nicely located, rest $16 to $15. 12nd Street. 133rd Street. ESTMENT PROPERTIES time in the selection of most desir- ey they desire to invest. To those are absolutely safe and which will ing more desirable than high class way or Plainfield, N. J. Write for Surst and Eighth Avenue FLATS TO LET 205 WEST 115TH STREET Four large rooms and bath, steam heat and hot water supply. Rento reasonable. Apply JANITOR ON PREMISES Telephone: 2100 Morning METROPOLITAN PARK. Rahway, N. J. Only a few more of these late left and are admire you to buy work. Rahway is only minutes miles from New York on the main line of the Pennsylvania railroad and will be very easy to learn to the city the Eastern River snail. It only chance to get here on the line of the Punnett for anything like the money. $260 to $500 Property is a most desirable and attractive site but a few minutes walk from the station. Free Dalton Downtown easy, monthly payments are the terms, you will meet these terms if you wish to make an investment, the will bring you wealth - later years. The Company will build them for these bay lots. Apply to office for maps and free tickets to see property. Agent will accompany you. Real Estate Department. METROPOLITAN MERCANTILE & REALTY GO. 40TH STREET AND EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY. TWO ELEGANT APARTMENT HOUSES Containing Flats of 5 large light rooms and bath, hot water supply, steam heat, all amortvements. These Houses are on BEAUTIFUL WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, amid pure air and you can have doctors bills by living here. Rents $18 and $19 per month. Apply laitrons on premises ONE WEEK'S RENT FREE 4 West 135th Street Five private rooms, with private baths, open plumbing, $19. 11 East 134th Street Five large, light rooms, $16. 13 East 134th Street Five large, light rooms, $13. Two Stores with living apartments in rear, $18 and $20. Apply THE WORKERS' REALTY CO. Incorporated Capital Stock $50,000. Shares $5 each, par value. Full paid and non-accessible. Home Office, Miller Building, 1931 Broadway, N. Y. C. The main object of this Company is to better the condition of the working people by keeping land, building houses for them on easy terms; to open stoves of all kinds and laundries for them; to build Baths. W. W. Waltman, president; Lois L. W. Corbish, treasurer; Robert W. Carter, secretary; Jon A. Bail, vice-president; Then H. Matthew, assistant secretary, and Sir Fine apartments of 3 and 4 large light rooms, with openlight shaft Improvements, Tubs, Toilets in Hall and Slot Gas Meters, House beautifully kept and always in first class condition. Apply Janitor on Premises Reduced Rents To Let 6 rooms and bath, hot water supply, Rents $23.00 to $25.00 per month. North East Corner of BROOK AVENUE and 164th STREET Five and six rooms and bath, ranges and boilers, all light rooms, Rents $18 to $20 per month. 118 WEST 135th STREET 4 rooms and bath, hot water supply, Rent $20.00. 181 WEST 134th STREET Five rooms and bath, ranges and boilers, Rent $19 per mo North East Corner of FIFTH AVE and 134th STREET 5 rooms and bath, hot water, every room private, Rent $19 to $21. 126 WEST 9th STREET Fire rooms and bath hot water, rents $3 and $21. 58. 60 and 62 East 1015 STREET Bilt, India-n and Park Avenue Three 8th story triple-flat, rents and bath, hot water supply, all modern improvement Moute, that has heated. Rent $15 to $17. 311 and 313 WEST 119th STREET Pump rooms and bath, green heat and hot water, Rent $20 to $23. 29 WEST 126th STREET Pump rooms and bath, green heat and hot water, all improvement, Rent $22 and $23. 225 EAST 123rd STREET Three and four rooms, Rents $10 to $13. 10 WEST 133th STREET Three and four rooms and bath, hot water, rent $29. 168 and 179 WEST 135th STREET Four and five rooms and bath, hot water, rent $29. 207 WEST 147th STREET Five rooms, rents $18 and $19. Two Weeks Free. 51 WEST 154th STREET P, no rooms and bath, green heat and hot water, Rent $19. 23 WEST 156th STREET Six rooms and bath, hot water. Rents $29 and $22. Apply to Junior on previous or NAIL 4-PARKER, Agents Tel. 417 Harlem 25 West 155rd Street Phone 2171 Harlem BUY BEFORE SPRING Last chance to get name of these spindle lots in POLITAN PARK. Railway of these lots instead we admit you to buy more from New York on the main line of the Punnett system to form 7 to 8 the next the Madison River let on the line of the Furnell for anything MORE $260 to $500 in most desirable and attractive site but a few miles below Down and every monthly payment are the way we wish to make an investment that will be being your company will build homes for those who buy lots. Attach to see property. Agent will accompany you Department POLITAN MERCANTILE & B STREET AND EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Just Opened AND 442 West 163rd ST. AND ELEGANT APARTMENT HOUSE of 5 large light rooms and bath, lk movements. These Houses are o ON HEIGHTS, amid pure air and ly living here. Rents $18 and $19. apply Janitors on premise. THE WEEK'S RENT FUN 135th Street on, with private balls, open plumbing, $19. 134th Street rooms, $16. 134th Street rooms, $15. diving apartments in rear, $18 and $20. JNO. M. ROYALL 30 WEST WORKERS' REALTY CO. All Stock $50,000. Shares $5 each, par- Full paid and non-assessable. e, Miller Building, 1931 Broadway of this Company is to better the condition of this home for them in any terms; to open stove of Jon A. Hall, vice-president; Theo H. Matthew, a REDUCED RENTS TO LET 211 EAST 88th STREET Lots of 3 and 4 large light rooms, with Tubs, Toilets in Hall and Slot Gate and always in first class condition. Apply Janitor on Premises LOOK! LOOK! I have just accomplished what I've been try- that at the poor mans pocket book. Apartmen- t stairs hatch and bath for $17 to $20. Other apart- ment for $30 to $35, all modern improvements. The 136th Street, near subway. Inspection invited. BENJ. G. HOWEL REAL ESTATE AGENT, BR MANAGEMENT OF COLORED PROPERTY Red Rents T 138 to 142 WEST 133rd STREET bath, hot water supply, Rents $23.00. Corner of BROOK AVENUE and 16 rooms and bath, ranges and boilers, per month. 118 WEST 135th STREET bath, hot water supply, Rent $20.00. 10 and 122 WEST 135th STREET baths, all improvements, Rents $23 to 181 WEST 134th STREET and bath, ranges and boilers, Rent $19. Corner of FIFTH AVE and 134th bath, hot water, every room private, Rent 115 WEST 25th STREET rooms. Rear house. Rent $15 to $18. 242 WEST 60th STREET at $9.00 per month. 8 EAST 132nd STREET and six rooms and baths, Rent $16 to $25. 4 EAST 133rd STREET bath, hot water supply, rent $18.00 po- nitors or P A. PAYTON, JR., COMPANY AGENTS. 67 W LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! I have just accomplished what I've been trying to do, here are rooms that sit the poor man's pocket-book. Apartments of 3, 4, 5, 6 rooms, stair heat and bath for $12 to $23. Other apartments of 4, 5, 6 rooms for $30 to $35, all modern improvements. These data are situated on 136th Street, near subway Inspection Lined. BENJ. G. HOWELL REAL PSTATE AGENT, BROKER MANAGEMENT OF COLORED PROPERTY A SPECIALTY JUST OPENED BET bath hot water, rent $ 25 and $ 21. BET STREET A Avenues triple flate, room and bath, hot water supply, all ad. Rents $ 15 to $ 17. BET STREET bath, steam heat and hot water, Rents $ 20 to $ 23. BET bath, steam heat and hot water, all improvements, BET Rents, Rents $ 10 to $ 13. BET bath, hot water, rent $ 20. BET STREET and bath, hot water supply, tiled halls, tiled b two Weeks Free BET $ 18 and $ 19. Two Weeks Free. BET bath, steam heat and hot water, Rent $ 19. BET bath, hot water, Rents $ 20 and $ 22, the premium of NAIL & PARKER, Agents The celebration of the early Christmas Mass at St. Benedict the Moor Christmas morning was largely attended by the members and friends of the day. Early Mass was celebrated at 6 a.m. in the morning and Father Burke was the celebrant. The first part of the service was conducted in Latin and began with the choir singing the special Christmas carols. After the Latin part of the Mass was finished Father O'Keefe was the choir performer in English. He told of the significance of the birth of Christ in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago and what Christmas day meant to the world. He said it was a pleasure to be followers of Christ and that we should try to do our best to live up to the high standard of ideals that Christ set up. He told of the good the Catholic church was doing throughout the country in helping men and women to a better life. After the celebration of the Mass Father O'Keefe made announcement and talked for the special Christmas collection. The last Mass was celebrated at 11 o'clock by Father Burke, the former rector of St. Benedict. The church was beautifully decorated with Christmas holly symbolic of the occasion. St. Benedict is one of the strongest atholic churches and does considerable institutional work for its members. The St. Benedict's Home, located in Rye, New York, is maintained by the church. The institution is modeled after an industrial school and children are received in the school and are given an education until they are able to earn their own living. The institution has been the making of many young men and women. The, St. Benedict's Lyceum, which meets every Wednesday evening, is doing good work for the community. Mr. A. Lincoln Blount is president. Last Wednesday evening a stage was held in the interest of n's suffrage at the jacquem. Noted ties of woman's suffrage spoke. day morning the last Sunday serif the old year was observed at mark's M. E. Church. A large and native congregation was present offered fully into the service. The og service began with a short offered by Dr. Brooks, after the congregation joined in singm No. 460. At the conclusion he penned the Appeal Creed was Dr. Brooks took his first tenth chapter of St. Mark's twenty-verse. He was at his best. He that it has been the aim of men who are leaders to attract unto themselves men, but there is no leader of any military army or religious movement who attracted the general mass than did Christ. Men in all walks of life were attracted to Him. Young men like St. Mark and St. Luke were attracted to him. Jim Brooks said if we were to measure Christ take the highest and best that we can find. Dr. Brooks's sermon was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Next Sunday services will be held all day in the church, beginning with early prayer meeting and closing with the evening service. The annual watch night service will be observed at St. Mark's Thursday evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. The annual revival service will begin Monday, evening and continue through Tuesday. The vigorous campaign will be started to save the unconverted men and women in New York. He is in his twelfth year as pastor, and under his parlorate St. Mark's M. E. Church has taken an influential position in this city, and in Methodism. There is only one other preacher in the General Conference who can oast of such a splendid record. St. Mark's holds the record for having the largest number of subscribers for the Anglican Advocate of the most influential papers published in the Methodist connection. The recent repair work on the church adds considerably to the appearance of the church and of the community. St. James' Presbyterian Church St. James' Presbyterian Church, of which Rev. C. Leroy Butler is pastor, holding interest and well-attended services at day. The services bore upon his day. The morning services at 11 o'clock. Rev. Butler offered prayer after which the congregation and choir sang the Lord's Prayer. Rev. Butler then presented Mr. Glasco, a student from the Lincoln University, Theological School, who pried the morning sermon. Mr. sco's subject was "The Birth of St." Mr. Glasco in an earnest and resue manner told of the miraculous birth of the infant Jesus. He spoke on the significance of Christmas and what should 'incan to us. Sunday School follow in music which Christmas carols were sung. In the evening special Christmas exercises were held and special Christmas music was rendered Rev. Butler occupied the pulpit, preaching a strong sermon. Rev. Butler's subject was "Our Best Gifts." St. James' Presbyterian is assisting in supporting six young men at Lincoln University who are preparing for the ministry. Lincoln is a Presbyterian school and is located at Chester, Pa. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Mr. Oliver Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert occupied the pulpit at the morning services last Sunday. Mr. O. W. Gilbert the attendance measured up to former ones in numbers and evidenced the closest interest in the sermon of Dr. Gilbert. The choir opened the services with its usual hymns. Prayer was offered and Dr. Gilbert proceeded to his sermon. His text was taken from the eighty fifth Psalms. Dr. Gilbert's remarks were confined chiefly to the duties of the Christian. He told of the responsibility resting upon the shoulders of Christians in their relation to God and their fellowmen. The sermon of Dr. Gilbert was thoroughly enjoyed and was very inspiring. In the B. Y. P. U. services a special Christmas program was arranged. Miss Edna Boyer, the president, presided. The program consisted mostly of recitations and addresses. On February under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U. the Lincoln one hundredth birthday celebration will be celebrated. Mr. Rocseco Conkling S Morris will be the orator for the occasion. Young Men's Christian Association. The last public meeting of the year for the Young Men's Christian Association will hold last Sunday afternoon So. Jensen, Presbyterian Church. A speedily number of the young men and their friends were present to hear the closing report of the work of the Y. M. C. A. for the year. The meeting was held in conjunction with the St. James' Forum, of which Mr. William D. Moore is president, and began with Mr. Moore stating that he was glad to have the Y. M. C. A. meet with the Forum and hoped for a closer union of the two societies. Rev. C. Leroy Butler read the Scripture and offered prayer, after which the song service continued. The speakers for the occasion were young men, members of the Association. Mr. Bell made a few introductory remarks concerning the work of the Association, telling of the good work it has done for the youth of the young men; told he be the aim of the Y. M. C. A. to save the dives and dents of the city. After his remarks Mr. Bell presented as the first speaker Mr. Augustine, a young Haitian. The subject of his address was the "Progress of the Negro in 100 Years." Mr. Augustine in an earnest manner made in this and other countries. He made a plea for closer unity between America and Haiti and said the Negro was going to win in the end by close application to work. He praised the work of the Y. M. C. A., and told of its practical benefits to the community in providing the proper environments for young men. His address was followed by another, "Stand Up for Jesus," followed by another and another. Jr. John Jones embarked on Juviality. Jr. spoke on the Christian spirit and said at this season of the year when the spirit of Christmas was uppermost in the minds of people he knew of no better time to exemplify the Christian spirit than now. He told the young men their duty towards their friends and how we should strive to carry out the Christ-like principles. Mr. Jones spoke in an earnest and effective manner and his address was thoroughly enjoyed. At the conclusion of Mr. Jones' address the meeting was thrown open and a general discussion followed. The meeting closed with a few announcements. Mr. Bell stated that on New Year's Day the annual reception would take place at the building from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. In the evening the Emancipation celebration will be observed at the Association's auditorium. Rev. Dr. Chas. Morris will deliver the Emancipation address. Counsellor E. A. Johnson and others are expected. Sunday afternoon, January 2, a sacred concert by Prof. Harry Sutton Smith, of Brooklyn, will be held. Mr. Smith will be assisted by Mr. Augustus G. Dill and Mr. Clarence C. Clark, of Denver. The sacred concert will be one of unusual high order, and ladies are admitted to the entertainment. Metropolitan U. A. M. B. Church The Metropolitan U. A. M. B. Church was attended by large congregations all day. Rev. J. C. Fernander, pastor, occupied the pulpit and preached on "The Christian Spirit" at each service. Special Christmas music was sung by the choir. At the Sunday School the children sang Christmas carols and recited selections. In the evening an interesting Christmas service was held. The feature of the evening was the special Christmas music rendered by the choir. The special Christmas program of the Lyeum on Tuesday evening, December 10, at interest and will be attended. Mr. French is president of the Lyeum and reports a successful Lyeum work. Mr. H. H. Harrison and Cleveland G. Allen will address the Lyeum in the near future. Bethel A. K. E. Church Rev. Dr. Ramson, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, on West 25th street, preached both morning and evening to large congregations. Special Christmas music was sung by the choir. At the Bethel Literary Forum a large and appreciative audience was present to hear the address of Miss Elizabeth Carter, student of the Federation of Colored Woman's Club. Miss Curtis is interesting speaker and delivered a splendid address. Counsellor James L. Curtis presided. The Forum is doing good work under the administration of Mr. Curtis and is being well patronized. A salad supper, under the auspices of the Mite Missionary Society, will be served at Bethel A. M. E. Church New Year's evening. There will be twenty hostesses, twenty hostesses will have one of two maids. From two hundred to three hundred guests are expected. The annual Christmas tree of the Sunday School was celebrated on Wednesday evening. Rev. and Mrs. Ransom must have felt elated at the pleasant surprise which was tendered at Bethel A. M. E. Church Wednesday of last week. It was the surprise of the Provision Club, of which Mrs. Hester Tucker was president; of which Mrs. vice-president; of which Mr. I. Wells, treasurer; Mrs. Lopez, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thomas, Miss Henry Dennis, Reginald Dennis, James L. Curtis, Brother Draft and others met in the basement of the church and at the conclusion of religious services the guests were ushered into the dining-room and seated at a beautifully decorated table with the name of Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom spelled out in letters made of candy, salads, sandwiches and of ladder of India. Counsellor James L. Curtis acted as toastmaster and introduced the various speakers, who made appropriate remarks. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, president of the Women's Clubs, made the principal address. Other speakers for the occasion were Mr. Fred. R. Moore, Mr. J. C. Thomas and Messrs. Harry and Reginald Dennis. After the speechmaking Mr. Curtis presented a received bill for $40 worth of all kind of groceries. Mrs. Ransom showed their appreciation with appropriate remarks. Others present were: Mrs. Hester Tucker, president; Mrs. Amy Draft, vice-president; Mr. Wells, treasurer; Mr. Draft, Henry Dennis, Reginald Dennis, Mrs. Lopez, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thomas and Mrs. Fred R. Moore. Mercy Saint Margaret Church Mercy Saint Margaret Church followed the example of the other churches last Sunday in observing the Christmastide Rev. Norman S. Epps, pastor, preached morning and evening special Christmas sermons. The choir sang special Christmas carols. The Sunday School held a special program, and Robert E. Hill, held an interesting and well-attended session. The R. Y. P. U. is doing good work among the young people in assisting them along spiritual lines. In the evening the day's services closed. Rev. N. S. Epps occupied the pulpit and the choir sang special Christmas music. **Milton Presbyterian Church.** It was announced last Sunday that holy communion would be administered to the Sidow Presbyterian Church congregation on next Sunday, January 3, 1903, at 3 p. m., in the auditorium of the A. M. E. Zion Memorial Church Bridge Street and Willoughby street and Myrtle avenue. Sunday School at 2 p. m. in the same place. **Paul Bungalow Church.** Rev. H. A. Booker, apstor, on Sunday, December 27, preached a special sermon on the "Birth of Christ." Three persons came forward to be prayed for, at which time the church joined their pastor in a fervent prayer. The choir, the Usher's club, Tribes of Benjamin, Reuben and Joseph, and the Willing Workers' club, assisted Pastor Booker in raising $1448. Paul church will be open for a week of prayer January 4, 1909, and it may continue through the month. Concord Baptist Church. As usual an overflow audience was present at the Christmas exercises of Concord Baptist Sunday School, held in the auditorium of the church Christmas night. The varied program was highly interesting, presenting the serious, the witty and the religious sentiment of the occasion. The declaration by Mr. H. Taylor and violin solo by Mr. Robert C. Taylor and Mr. Graham C. Carter's class, and the drill flag by the primary department, deserve special mention. Dr. Dixon presided and also announced the various gifts for the school and friends. Chorister Charles F. Murrow whose cut is shown here, has been officially [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. CHARLES F. MURROW connected with the school except for a few years while residing in Great Barrington, Mass., for the past thirty years. He is faithful and generous and has the best interest of both church and school at heart. His thorough work in rehearsing the school for special occasions has endured him to the superintendent and school. He also gave him some ago and played in him these qualities. He recruits assign to a deacon and selected and ordained him to that office. Chairman Charles J. Crowder of the Sunday School committee, Miss Ruby Booker and Miss Fannie M. Perkins come in for special mention in preparing the school for the Christmas exercises. St. Mark's Lycum. Despite the storm which reached New York on last Thursday evening December 17, and attempts from a destructive element as far as the deep interest and progress of the Lyceum for the good and upfit is concerned to hinder them was a fair-sized audience out to listen to and discuss the paper prepared by Lyceum with the New amendments to the suffrage of the Georgia constitution conform to the Constitution of the United States?" Mr. Curtis very ally handled the subject, showing himself perfectly at home with the doings of the country. Reception for Mr. and Mrs. Tanner. Bishop and Mrs. Alexander Walters gave a splendid reception at "Pilgrim's Rest." 208 West West 134th street, Tuesday evening. December 29, for Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Tanner. From every point of view the reception for the distinguished artist was one of the most brilliant of the season. Beautiful home of the Zion Bishop was thronged all evening with the leading society folk of the metropolis, who highly complimented Mr. Tanner on the great exhibition of his paintings which he has just closed in this city. The present included Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Tannell, Bishop and Mrs. Alexander Walters, Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Roberts, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Thomas and daughter, Rev and Mrs. George Frazer Miller, Rev and Mrs. McMullen, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Chisum, Mr. and Mr. Tridon, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Douglass, Dr. and Mrs. Ransom, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Brennan, Dr. and Mrs. Henderson and friend, Mr. and Mrs. Harper, Dr. and Mrs. Cannon, Counsellor and Mrs. Spraggins, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Randolph and daughter, Counsellor and Mrs. Gregory, Counsellor and Mrs. Cowan and visitor, Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Waller, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Lark, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome B. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Garner, Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Peyton, Mr. and Mrs. Davison, Mr. and Mrs. Ring, Mrs. Bryant, Misses Coles, Mr. and Mrs. W. David Brown, Mrs. Potter Thomas, Mrs. and Miss Dryers, Miss Attkins, Mrs. and Mrs. McKenney, Miss Fitz Fail, Misses Chions, Mrs. L. Lark Williams, Mrs. Mamie and Miss Mabel Diggs, Mrs. Van Brunk, Mr. and Mrs. Dagson, Grandma Smith, Mr. A. G. Dill, Mr. Edmund Russell, Mr. Charles Burrough, Dr. R. B. Ball, Mr. E. V. Cato, Mr. Bell, Mr. Harris, Mr. Wellington Waller, Mr. P. M. Thompson, Mr. Thomas H. Harrison, Rev. F. M. Jacobs and Mr. Gerald Tyler. Commander of the I. Walters. For the first time in twelve years, the great Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church of Philadelphia, Pa., of which Rev. P. A. Wallace is the pastor, opened its doors to give reception in honor of Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church and his amiable wife. A very large audience filled the apacious auditorium. In the pulpit sat Bishops J. W. Smith and J. S. Caldwell, Rev. Dr. E. H. Cutry, the presiding elder of the district, Dr. R. Morrison, the presiding elder of the district, Dr. W. G. Parkes, Dr. Nixon and Rev. Battle. The programme was opened by chorus by the choir, followed by prayer by Rev. Nixon, after which, the pastor, Rev P. A. Wallace introduced as master of ceremonies, Mr. R. D. James, president of the Sons of Wesley, an organization, in the church, numbering more than a hundred men. Then addresses were made by the following persons: Miss Anna Pollitt on behalf of the church; Mr. B. F. James on behalf of the Trustee Board; Mr. Emory Bidgell on behalf of the Class Leaders' union; Mr. Anna C. H. the Usher's Association; Mrs. Alverta Dorsay on behalf of the Usher's Auxiliary. Following the addresses was a solo by Mr. Frazier, after which Mrs. E. C. Cole spoke on behalf of the Sunday School; Mr. W. L. Offord on behalf of the J. C. Price Literary Society; Mrs. Ruth Vincent on behalf of the Dorsac Society; Mrs. Daniels on behalf of the King's Sons and Daughters; Mrs. Kate Edwards on behalf of W. H. and F. Misonary Society* Prof. W. H. Wright on behalf of the choir; Mr. Wni. Rodgers on behalf of the V. C. E. Society. Just here the choir rendered another selection, which was followed by an address by Mrs. H. C. Ederson on behalf of the Sons of Wesley; Mrs. Mary Jordan; on behalf of the Daughters of Conference; Mrs. Julia Bezan on behalf of the Stewardesses Board Miss Ida Smith on behalf of the Avery Society; Rev. Levin Gattis on behalf of the Sons of Wesley; Mrs. Alverta Dorsay on behalf of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Wesley. After these addresses, the choir again sang, at the conclusion of which Rev. Levin Gattis presented Bishop Smith with a purse of 500 on behalf of the church. In a series of three-minute addresses these ladies and gentlemen representing the various societies and organizations of the church, covered themselves with glory. Mrs. E. C. Cole showed that she possessed a close and intimate knowledge of child-mature and spoke with deep feelings and concern while Gattis brought down the house whn he eloquently pictured Dr. Wallace stepping from the Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church to the bishopric. When the gentlemen who were on the platform were called upon to say a few words, Bishop J.S. Caldwell complimented the speakers upon the brevity and pointedness of their remarks, Dr. Parkes made a witty address and paid a high tribute to the worth of Mrs. P. A. Wallace's work as a teacher in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Presiding Euler Curry, Drs. Nixon and W. D. Belle expressed the appreciation of Bishop Miss McCarthy, Secretary Morrissey gave a historical account of the church's work. Then Bishop Smith was called upon to respond. In a dignified and impressive speech he paid a high tribute to Dr. P. A. Wallace, the new pastor. He spoke of the reasons which led him to appoint him to the church and of his success in other fields and in conclusion said: "You have a great pastor, an educated pastor. Intellectually he is able to hold his own with any minister in the city. In Washington, although pastoring in the same city with the profound and scholarly Dr. F. J. Grinke, he distinguished himself as a Hebrew scholar. He is a great preacher he knows how to teach the people, he please the cultured, then he knows how to go down and get the other crowd. He not only knows theology but he also knows Negro-owler." The audience then repaired to the lecture room where an elaborate repast was served. The success of this reception is only one of the many successful affairs in Dr. Wallace's career. From a plow boy to the pastorate of a church that has a tenure of more than ten years, theregation of 1,000 and that rent $10,000 per year, such has been Dr. Wallace's career. Fifteen years ago while Bishop Clinton, then editor of the Star of Zion, passed through Maryville, Tennessee, he noticed a stalwart youth plowing his father's farm; he became interested in him and learned that he was a student at Maryville College, who worked on a farm during his summer vacation. Bishop Clinton kept in touch with him and upon his graduation from college, he became the director of a big church and sent him to other big churches which he pastored successfully. Dr. Wallace was born in Maryville, Tennessee, in 1700. He attended Maryville College, a white Presbyterian school. He graduated in 1895, being the only colored man in his class and the only African-American junior and senior year he taught Greek Latin and mathematics. He entered Lincoln University and graduated from the theological department in 1895 winning the highest scholastic honors and distinguishing himself as the best Hebrew scholar of his class. In 1901 he moved to the Zion Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the leading A.M. E. Zion church in Tennesse. After a three years' successful pastorate there he was appointed to the Zion church in Louisville, Ky., the leading A. M. E. Zion church in that State. Here he pastorated successfully for three years and in 1904 was sent to the Metropolitan church in Washington, D.C. where he served four years. He was also a professor at Philadelphia last summer as Dean of the Theological Department of Livingstone College, but he preferred pastoral work and last spring was sent to the great Wesley A. M. E. Zion church of Philadelphia, Pa., which is perhaps the largest church in the connection. Standing over six feet in height, weighing considerably over two hundred pounds, with a rich, ringing-hartone voice, a genial presence, a wealth of communication and an illustration of communal faith. Dalliance backed his church morning and night and made a reputation as an earnest gospel preacher in a city which boasts of the brilliant Creditt and the gifted Tindley, Steer- No life in prepared to fight its battles without the knowledge this school imports. KNOW YOURSELF. Appreciate your abilities, and PROSPER. You need to know people you must know to be able to fight, faint, pain, death, course and life. You need to not be exactly as you represent it charge the team to the office. Instruction are simplified to one item. CERTIFICATES GVEN. Bedding day and evening in PHRENOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY and SCIENTIFIC PALMISTRY. Free advice on How to Develop Personnel Magazines. Entertainments given for church and socials at moderate prices. Further information upon application by mail or in person. 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Satisfaction guaranteed. ing clear of attracting attention by sequestration and fire-eating speeches and confining himself to his public and church work, Dr. Wallace has built up a solid and growing reputation as a preacher and pastor, and has justified the widow of Bishop Clinton and Bishop Smith, who reported confidence in him and selected him to hold large churches. He is also blessed with a gifted and devout wife. **Curtison Avenue** Y. H. C. A. Hiram Lodge, No. 23, held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening and transacted a large amount of business, after which the annual election of officers was held, which resulted as follows: Worshipping Master, Robert Jackson; Senior Warden, Peter Jacob; Junior Warden, Frederick Johnson; secretary, Alexander Raidolph; treasurer, Rev. R. A. Royster; trustee, Samuel B. Green. Men's meeting at the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian Association Sunday afternoon was well attended. The program was in charge of the Prospect Park branch of the Secondary C. L. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stetson, assisted by the male quartette of the Carlton avenue branch. The Women's Auxiliary held their meeting at the Bethany Baptist Church. Mrs. M. C. Lawton and Mrs. A. W. Wiley were the speakers. A change in the educational work comes as the result of Mr. Clarence F. Leca's departure for Boston, Washington, D. C. where he has been sponsored position. Mr. Charles Hensen will replace him as instructor of the class in stenography and typewriting. Learn to Read For A Certain Role CLIO SCHOOL OF A 487 SIXTH AVENUE, near No life is prepared to fight its battles with YOURSELF. Appreciate your abilities, and be much as we represent it, because the result of CERTIFICATES GIVEN. Respond days a and SCIENTIFIC PALMISTRY. Free advice Entertainments given for church and socials application by mail or in person. ADENA C. E. 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Address of the corporation and its officers, V and 8 Chatham Square, New York, M. Y. Address all letters and make all checks and money orders payable to Taxx New York Acx Publishing Company. THE AGE AND ITS HELPERS. In reviewing the career of a publication of the character of THE AGE and its predecessors, The Freeman and The Globe, which together cover a period of nearly thirty years, there is a phase of its existence which deserves special attention. This particular phase is the role such a publication plays as a medium of communication for the race leaders and teachers on one hand and as as a training school for writers and budding literary talent on the other. In both capacities has THE AGE rendered service and also received service. For in the early stages of its existence, when the bulk of its outside literary and news matter was voluntarily contributed by different writers, valuable service was received for a purely nominal compensation. On the other hand, many successful conductors of race papers in various parts of the country acquired their first training and experience in the newspaper field while serving THE AGE and its forerunners. In the same way, successful men in other pursuits depending on public support, received their first introduction to the public as contributors to THE AGE, or through THE AGE columns. In this manner the benefits received and conferred have been of a reciprocal nature, and while thus making public acknowledgment to the men, and women too, who have helped make the paper what it is to-day, THE AGE takes equal satisfaction in the knowledge that it has been of help to others in their progress toward a niche in the Hall of Fame, or the more modest but not less important House of Usefulness. who often availed themselves, or the columns of The Act as a medium for their messages of inspiration and information there at once come to mind the departed Sage of Anacostia, Frederick Douglass; John Mercer Langton, his eloquent rival and contemporary; Alexander Crumwell, learned in theology and acute in discussion; Bishop James Theodore Holly, of Haiti, earnest and optimistic in defense of his adopted country; Prof. Richard Theodore Greener, before he became secretary of the Grant Monument Fund, and later Consul at Vladivostok; T. McCants Stewart, then president of the Brooklyn Literary Union and member of the School Board, now acting attorney-general of the Republic of Liberia; John Wesley Cromwell, veteran editor of the Washington People's Advocate; Mrs. Victoria Earle Matthews, founder of the White Rose Mrs. Miss Alice Moore, who wedded the poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar; Mrs. Josephine Turpin Washington, of Birmingham, Ala.; Lewis Howard Latimer, writer of verse and electrical expert; William H. A. Moore, poet, critic and reviewer, now a journalistic free lance in Chicago; Rev. John M. Henderson, fiery and fearless in the pursuit and exposure of humbug; Chaplain Theophilus G. Steward, devoted to the army and the cause of the "boys in blue;" Rev. E. B. Burrough, of South Carolina; Rev. M. R. Franklin, of Tennessee; Col George W. Williams, the historian; Archibald H. Grimke, former consul at San Domingo; Miss Ida B. Wells, of the Memphis Free Speech, now the wife of Attorney F. L. Barnett, of Chicago; Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams, of Chicago; Rev. George F. Bragg, Jr., of Baltimore; Henry Clay Gray, of Texas; George T. Downing, of Newport, R. I.; Samuel R. Scotron, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; John W. Calloway and John L. Waller, Jr., of Manila, Philippine Islands; John R. Lowe, of Oklahoma. John Mitchell, Jr., before starting the Richmond Planet, was the able correspondent of The Globe at that important point, which in later years has been so acceptably covered for THE ACE by George St. Julian Stephens. Robert Pelham, Jr., and W. H. Anderson, of the once active and aggressive Detroit Plaindealer, have pushed their forceful plans in contributions to THE ACE, while Judge D. Angustus Straker leaptily dismused important race topics through the same channel, both from South Carolina and Michigan. John Stephens Durham, while assistant editor of a leading Philadelphia daily, contributed a forceful column under the misleading head of "Celtic Christ," until he entered the counsel and diplomatic entries or court at San Damiano and later minister to Hakii. W. E. Binghamford Dublin, while attending school in Massachusetts, made his first essay in literature as correspondent for The Globe, and later in his career wrote from Germany a series of letters in his own peculiar vein. Mrs. N. F. Mossell, of Philadelphia, for some time conducted a women's column, besides writing competently on general topics. John Edward Bruce, better known as "Bruce Grit," has discovered with his inimitable humor on most every subject from pink teas to politics. Col. Alexander Powell and Col. Charles W. McKie for many years looked after Grand Army interests, while W. David Brown covered the Odd Fellows, Richard B. Ross the Masons, William P. Moore the Elks, supplemented by other recorders of the doings of these beneficial organizations. One of the most important points to be covered by correspondence is the nation's capitol and The Aca has been fortunate in enlisting the efforts of such acute analysts of news and opinion at Washington as Edward L. Thornton, Robert H. Terrell, now a civil justice of the District of Columbia; William T. Menard, Edward E. Cooper, of the Colored American; R. W. Thompson and others. At Balkimore, W. Ashbie Hawkins, now a member of the Maryland bar, for a long period recorded the trials and triumphs of race progress in the Monumental City. Instruction and entertainment have been furnished in accounts of travels experience in America, Europe and other countries by Dr. Booker T. Washington, Dr. Henry A. Monroe, Bishop Alexander Walters, Henry T. Downing, James J. Johnson, Mme, and M. Azalia Hackley, Bishop J. W. Smith, Prof. H. T. Kealing. Then there have been specialists as it were, whose articles though but occasional, were remarkable for the weight of authority given on the subject treated. Among these might be cited Henry T. Burleigh on music and the various well known contributors to the sixteen-page Christmas number of December 24. To all these named above and the many others, whose names have escaped mention at the moment. The Ace wishes to extend a vote of thanks for their helpful efforts toward making it what it is to-day. THE NEW YEAR AND THE NEGRO. In no one of, the forty-five years of its free history perhaps, has the Negro, once made such happy and substantial strides forward as in the year just closing. Looking calmly and honestly at the position of the citizens of color in this republic after the lapse of the last year who can doubt this? What Negro is there with soul so dead realizing his bettered position, as not to be inspired to harder labor and greater progress for the future? This, we believe, is the meaning of the old year and the new for the Negro. Untoward incidents neither few nor insignificant, but emphasized as always and everywhere, have come. But closer review will reveal them matched by events both favorable and encouraging. The Berea College case gave the sanction of law to Kentucky's separation of her black and white students. But this illwind has blown a new Berea costing a half million dollars, to the Negroes of Kentucky. Michigan by a decision, the exact reverse of that in the Berea case may not refuse to colored students admission to her educational institutions. The Negro soldiers at Brownsville came in for much criticism and political discussion. But the Negro soldiers in the Philippines and the Negro cavalry at West Point have won warm praise. While by recent executive order four Negroes with commissioned officers rank and pay will henceforth lead the four bands of the famous Negro regiments. Fierce and bitter mob law has laid its cursed hand upon Negroes in various sections of this country during the past twelve months. That same mob law reaching higher up has struck down leading white citizens, has destroyed and stifled industry and thereby has brought about a deep and widespread movement for the extinction of mob law. More than all that, the Negro has made achievements and has received recognition, which a generation or a decade ago were impossible are now so common as to receive but fleeting notice. In the last few days a Negro editor has been appointed State Librarian of West Virginia. A Negro heads the naturalization bureau at Boston and a Negro was appointed Assistant District Attorney for the government at Chicago. Baltimore, forty years ago mobbing a Union regiment on its way to the front, in August illuminated a section of the city and erected a court of honor to greet the National Negro Business League. Politically, the Negro has triumphantly passed through a crisis. The election of Taft gave a great and needed boon to the cause of equal rights. It has rendered silent and impotent the Negro's enemies in the nation. The caucuses "tily white" Republican party in the South maintained and possible only through Federal patronage, has received a death blow in the ultimatum of President-elect Taft at the dinner of the North Carolina Society of New York. During the year the avowed opponents of Negro progress in several States, wishing to eliminate and circumcise the race's rights, as Vardonan in Mississippi wishing to repel the Fifth Amendment, Cowherd in Missouri wishing to "jim crow" Negroes and the Democratic party in West Virginia wishing to disfranchise Negroes, were turned down. Industrially during the year the Negro has gained in wealth, business and property everywhere. Thousands and thousands of Negroes according to our observation, own homes in this country to-day who did not own them a year ago to-day. At least a half dozen new Negro banks, one in the North at Chicago, business enterprises including realty companies, innumerable, fraternal temples as in New Orleans, and Jacksonville, a large increase in government employees, the extension of the "buy-land" movement in the South, all proclaim a progress and a beginning of co-operation among Negroes as general as it is gratifying. Socially and educationally, the past year has meant the same advance. The abominable "jim crow" car conditions of the South are being remedied, thanks to the enforcement of the equal accommodations ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission and the manly stand of the Negroes in Georgia, Arkansas and Oklahoma. A campaign against the disease playing havoc with the Negro, consumption, has been inaugurated by the National Negro Anti-Tuberculosis Congress holding its session at Tuskegee this month. Thousands of college and high school graduates during this year have taken their place in the ranks to live down by their success their neighbor's prejudice and the race problem. The demand for an education is being supplied more largely to-day than ever before. A wise philanthropy is increasing its generous aid of Negro education. As a fitting climax to the progress of Negro education, Judge Taft continues a member of the Jeannes Fund Committee with its fund of more, than a million dollars for rural Southern Negro education, while the next meeting of the committee will be held in the White House. The New Year means this new opportunity, this increased opportunity for the Negro. We want every Negro to make and work to this one resolution: to be further advanced one year from to-day than he is to-day. This is the meaning of the New Year to the Negro. TAFT ON GRANDFATHER CLAUSE. TAFT ON GRANDFATHER CLAUSE "The whole law ought to be condemned. It is not drawn in the spirit of justice and equality, having regard for the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, and I sincerely hope that no Republican and no Democrat who desires equality of treatment to the black and white races will vote for it." Thus President-elect Taft speaks out in righteous fury over the fake encouragement given to Maryland Democrats warding to disfranchise the Negro by his policy as announced at the dinner of the North Carolina Society of New York. At the time we noted that a portion of the South had misconstrued his position, despite his simplicity and candor. "For the life of us," we then said, "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." His latest pronouncement against disfranchisement in the ringing condemnation of the proposed "grandfather" clause is proof positive that Negro disfranchisement will fare hard for the next four years. We are not prepared to say that Taft's attitude toward Southern nullification of the amendments to the Constitution will rest with mere disapproval. For words more strong and a stand more straight for civic justice and opportunity, the Negro does not ask. This latest declaration of the President-elect we believe is only an earnest of the future war which he will wage for the enforcement of the Amendments in "Letter and Spirit." --- THE PEOPLE LINCOLN FREED. Serious mistakes have been made by Mayor Busse, of Chicago, and Mayor McCellan, of New York, in their failure to appoint Negroes on the committee to arrange for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Great Emancipator. The people whom Lincoln freed, first of all, as greatest beneficiaries have a right to celebrate the birthday of the martyr President. Any general celebration which does not include the rising race, that received the boon of freedom and the franchise through Lincoln and for whom he devoted and gave his life will be partial and unworthy indeed. More than that the Negro race, a large and integral part of this country, because of its numbers and its progress merits the consideration of representation. There are nearly 100,000 Negroes in this city making progress on the highway of American citizenship, and among whom are any number of representative and able men and anyone of whom would not only grace but help any committee of New Yorkers in the celebration. Among the fifty thousand, perhaps even more progressive Negroes of Chicago, there are many such leaders, equally able and representative. We trust and believe that Mayor McClellan, the son of the great Union General, McClellan, and the "people's Mayor," Buse, of Chicago, will not persist in the failure of their duty in this respect. The people Lincoln freed should have a part in the celebration of the centennial anniversary of Lincoln. MINISTER PUNJAB Dr. H. W. Furnisa, United States Minister to Haiti, through his firm and able conduct of American affairs during the Simon revolution against Nord Alexia, has suddenly come into the diplomatic limelight. His statesmanlike adjustment of America's relations with the turbulent Negro republic, it is reported, has met with the approval and commendation of the government. The report reaching America, during the crisis, of his too active sympathy with the falling regime is declared false and libelous. Difficult though his position was in preserving an attitude neutral and at the same time active in protecting the American dominant interests; racially sympathetic for the Haitian people yet his independence from factional interests enforced by his ministerial position, Dr. Furniss performed his duty with signal courage and ability. The praise which is now being accorded him he richly deserves. Promotion in the diplomatic service he has well earned. Even though he is the highest salaried Negro official of this country, his salary being $10,000 annually, he has proven himself not a capable and excellent Negro official but a capable and excellent American official. Opportunity alone, we have felt throughout our long acquaintance, was wanted to demonstrate his high worth and ability. While therefore not surprised, we are highly pleased with his success. Dr. Furniss has reflected great credit upon his country, his race and himself. WASHINGTON, WILL YOU ACT! Negroes of Washington have the law on their side. Besides, they have public protection. We call upon them to act, and to do so at once. The Negroes of Washington should set their brethren in the rest of the country an example. If the Negroes of Washington do not present this insult they should never hold another indignation meeting nor give another piece of advice to their Southern brethren. How can they smash this hellish custom? Let men and women of the race take seats as they have, always done anywhere at the lunch counter or in the dining room and refuse to move or be moved. If they are arrested this will bring the matter before the courts in a manner that will break up the custom. Rather than be confronted with this kind of difficulty every day, those in charge of the eating establishment will change. We heard the other day that Prof. Geo. Cook refused to move and he was served. Now is the time for action, not talk, in Washington. We call upon Rev. Corrothers, Mrs. Terrell, A. H. Grimke, W. T. Vernon, Auditor Tyler, Kelly Miller, Prof. Hart, Rev. Waldron, Dr. George Lee and a host of others to lead the way to speedy action. THE SUPERIORITY OF THE BLACK Thanks to the persistence and wonderful ability of John A. Johnson, the Negro race last Saturday gained the coveted boxing championship of the world. Color prejudice and a discrese cowardice for over a score of years, or since the palmy days of Peter Jackson and John L. Sullivan has cheated the race of the prize. Now that the victory at last has been achieved the unwilling civilized world must admit the physical prowess of the black race. Though competition has necessarily been restricted to the comparative few millions of blacks in America and Australia and these have been sadly hampered by denied opportunities and unfair chances, the Negro race has had more than its share of fistic kings. Where can the white race find such perfect fighting machines as Peter Jackson, who fighting in the same style could have beaten Sullivan more easily, than Corbett, did; George Dixon, the master of them all for over a decade in the featherweight division; "Joe" Gans, that master of fittie science, head and shoulders above all rivals in the lightweight class nearly as long; "Joe" Walcott, the Barbados Demon, champion wterweight for nearly ten years; "Sam" Langford in the middleweight class who if given a chance would make Stanley Ketchell look cheap in comparison; "Jack" Johnson just now coming into his own, v-fo, such authorities as "Tad" believe, and beat Jeffries, and whose worthy rival is not in sight, and unnumbered lesser lights working for want of competition? As civilization brings all nations out to the level field of enlightened competition, let a wise world remember that the Negro race has an untouched store of physical perfection in Africa, as among the Zulu. The Negro's closeness to nature, the quicker response between his senses, brain and muscles as revealed in the machine-like dodging and foot-work of the boxer, the easy grace and rhythmic perfection of the dancer, his inherited strength and endurance, his ability to endure pain and punishment, his resource and ever presence of mind, his confidence and courage, all combine to make the black man the physical superior of the white man. As proof of this we welcome the world's championship. But for the much larger good of breaking, down the barriers of colorophobia we are glad. In noble distinction to the cowardly evasion and refusals of white champions, "Jack" Johson immediately after the fight announced that he would meet all comers. In heavyweight pugilism who can now draw the line? "Jack" Johson's victory has put fistic sport upon a fair field with no favors, where a man's a man for a' that and a' that. It has demonstrated again the physical superiority of the Negro. THE AGE: IT'S CREED. We believe in the Negro race. We believe in it for what it has already done, and what we see it doing every day to make itself strong—strong physically, mentally and morally, to make itself useful and respected. We believe in the United States of America. We believe in it particularly because there is no other place on earth where the Negroes have so much opportunity to live and prosper, and to enter into and take a part in all the varied interests and fortunes of the State and community as they do here. We believe in the people of the United States. We believe in them because, in spite of the wrongs and in spite of the injustices that we sometimes are made to suffer, we know that in the long run they mean to treat us as men, to give us justice and the square deal. We believe the Negro will ultimately obtain in this country all the rights and privileges that are granted to other races. We believe this because it is the nature and genius of this country to be free and democratic; because a great war was fought to make it so, and because in the end the masses of the people will see that the oppression or degradation of one class or race of people would inevitably lead to the oppression and degradation of other classes or races. Just as the slavery of the Negro in the South led to the degradation of the poor white class, so the industrial slavery of one class or race, now threatened in the North, will lead to the oppression and degradation of other classes. Finally, we believe in a Supreme Being and the evolution of man toward the Perfect One. Mankind is surely tending toward the recognition of the brotherhood of man. Governments are tending toward the equal rule of the people and the dispensation of even-handed justice. It is therefore, that we have faith and are glad. EDITORIAL AFTERTHOUGHTS. Heavyweight champion, John A. Johnson, in his field, has set an example of persistence and courage in going to Australia for the title, that every other Negro should resolve to follow. Pursue your object to the end of the world, if necessary, in order to accomplish it. Bryan, still breathing defiance to the Cleveland Democrats, said last week in Philadelphia, "I expect to be in politics for about twenty years more and I shall make it convenient to be present whenever a man or a group of men attempt to Republicanize the Democratic party." In how many years will the Taft smile wear off? Harvey Groves, of Maniton, Colorado, is known "as one of the largest and most successful live stock dealers in that section" while his brother, Spencer Groves, is called "one of the best freight and emergency firemen on the Midland Railroad." We would remind these gentlemen of their cousin across the line in Kansas, the Black White Pontoon King, another of the Groves of prosperity. Edwin C. Eckel, of Washington, D.C., speaking on "The Iron Industry of the South" before the Conservation Commission, on December 8, said in spite of the racial defects in the underdeveloped character, the Negro makes the best laboring material the South can get in mines and furnaces. "It is the belaored Southern praise of the Negro: With all his faults I love him still Defending the industry of the younger generation of Negroes, the Indianapolis Record says the old Negroes, probably at their best in 1879, had property in that State valued at $1,828,398, while in 1906 with the younger generation of Negroes on the scene, Negro property in the Hoosier State was valued at $23,750,219. Whether or not the figures are fair comparisons of the old Negro and the new Negro, there is no doubt but that the new Negro is going strongly, according to the Record. $481,243.05 is the amount of deposits in the Mechanic Savings Bank of Richmond, Virginia, which John Mitchell, Jr., is president according to its latest report. The negro's month getting up into the tainted million dollar class, we are going to concede them first place, and have nothing more to do with them. The People's Bank of Muskogee, Oklahoma, starting with $1,258.75 in November, 1908, in November, 1908, issue a statement reporting reports, $10,919,000. Although these funds are guaranteed under the bank guarantee law, the pet scheme of Bryan, it is a significant fact that the Negroes of Oklahoma almost to a man voted against Bryan. As a precaution against some enthusiastic friends of General Firmin, President Simon put them in jail during the election. This was sinner-pure ingratitude to put the firm friends of General Firmin in jail. When the Odd Fellows' Lodge of Millsap, Texas, recently picked the entire crop of a brother named Condill, he asked the firm to help him, it was said that the back-breaking business had been transferred from the lodge room to the cotton field. It is far more interesting to us to note how the fraternal societies are changing methods for the better in giving the distressed brother a boost. The company of representative Chicago citizens consisting of Rev. A. J. Carey, Drs. Dan. Williams, A. W. Williams, Attorney H. M. Porter, Messrs. W. R. Cowan, G. E. Henderson, Sandy W. Trice and Rev. J. F. Thomas, which has pochased sixty lots for building purposes in the residential suburb of Chicago. Wheaton, permits us to say that the Negroes of New York are purchasing much property in the once natural suburb of New York, Brownsville. The advertisements by our spinster maidens for husbands running in several Negro newspapers reminds us that black and white alike, a woman's a woman for a 'that and a' that. The story of J. H. Blodgett, a prominent member of the National Negro Business League from Jacksonville, who in a dozen years has risen from a steamboat stowaway to a real estate magnate, owning 135 houses in his town, and had rental of $4,600, transacting his business and paying $2,500 motor car, 'reads like a romance. And still they say the days of romance and gold mines are past. Example to Block Brothers "Jack" Johnson's fighting face is an ugly mask, full of the suggestion of primitive savagery, but it does not reflect as much discredit on his race as the vicious "mugs" of his white rivalis for prize-ring pursues and "honors" reflect upon the white races. Johnson's fighting face and the inevitable suffering of his race from his "bad eminence" as the first colored heavyweight champion is due to millions of whites, with centuries of civilized progress behind them, who demand gladiators and reward the victors with wealth and worship. The reports of the fight at Sidney, where thousands enthusiastically cheered the champion and humbly sought the privilege of touching his big black fist, were worthy of Rome in Australia, America, England and France the short route to wealth and distinction for the down-trodden blacks is through the arena. What effect must this false glamor of heroism, thrown around the most powerful and skilful human brute, have on others of the Negro race who are equipped with fine physical and good mental powers which might serve useful ends? What ideals of civilization are we giving our black brothers? - New York. World. List of Publications of the Committee of Twelve. Any one may obtain a copy of these publications now in print by writing to the Secretary of the Committee of Twelve, Hugh M. Browne, Cheyney, Pa. and enclosing for each publication desired a two-cent paper wrapper, addressed to himself. "To the Colored Men of Voting Age in Alabama." "Voting Instructions to Maryland Voters." "What a Colored Man Should Do to Vote." "Garrison Centenary Leaflet." "Slavery, and the Race Problem in the South Hon. William H. Fleming." "The Atlanta Riot," Ray Stannard Baker. "The 'Negro in America," Andrew Carnegie. Articles now in press: "Address Before the North Carolina Society in New York," William H. Taft, "Work of the Colored Law and Order League in Baltimore, Md.", James H. N. Waring. "Study of the Negro's Progress in Jackson, Miss," D. W. Woodard. In preparation: "New cell-help in Education," R. R. Wright, Jr. "Negro Self help in Home Getting." Kelly Miller. "The Convict Lease System," George W. Fores "Negro Self-help in Hospital Work," George C. Hall, M.D. Paragraphs: "Some Successful Negro Business Men," "Business Co-operation Between White and Negro Men in Helene, Ark," "East Sasseter, Ala," "Negro Banks in Mississippi" In round numbers, the circulation of the above articles has reached 100,000. * Out of print To greatly strive; perform my share Of work; for the world grows more fair Of him; for the measure Time and Pate By that he may be able to For work is the voice that lilts to God The adoration of the sed. III. Times of sorrowning; yes, to weep To wash my soul with tears, and keep clean from earth's too constant gain Erease from earth's too constant gain To cool the passion of the sun And take a fresh new glory on. IV. To have clear faith—through good or ill We but perform some william will The world at best In all things doth worth That God has set his eternal soul Upon the unfortunate real. By william Stuart of Patting Leaves," "But as the invaders fail, they turned aside into Gael, where they were family defended twelve years later by C. Marina, we may postpone further notice of them till we have related the great African war which furnished the crowning proofs of the corruption and incapacity of the nobles, which gave Marina a triumph no less over them than over Jugurtha, which laid the foundation for the career of Sulla and was no remote cause of the Civil Wars of Rome. "Micipsa, King of Nomidia (African), died in 118 B. C. We have already seen how by the death of his two brothers, the dominions of his father, Maximinus had been reunited under his captive. Maintaining a steadfast fidelity to the Romans, he reigned peacefully at his capital of Cirta, which he embellished with splendid buildings. Here he gathered about him a circle of educat Greeks and passed his old age in the literary pursuits for which the Africa princes became distinguished. Jucurma the illegitimate son of Mastanabal, the youngest brother of Micipsa * * * conspicuous for his strength and manly beauty, was still more distinguished for the power of his mind. But Scipio, who passed upon him a fare well enology in the presence of the army, adm垦ished him in private avoid all these dangerous plots, at to pursue an open course of boyfriendship to Rome, which would mately bring him the crown as ward. His experiences of the led him to prefer the course to his subtle African nature. The Italians in Cirta, relying for their own safety on the respect due to Roman subjects, now persuaded Adherbal to surrender, stipulating only for his own life and leaving all else the future decision of the Senate. The latter complied with, but with givings that he speedily justified. He was tortured to death and all the men in the garrison were massacred, the Italians not excepted. Their fate aroused the indignation of the mercantile class at Rome. "Early in the following year the consular (Roman) army of Bestia landed in Africa and began its march up the Bagradas, Leptis Magna, the chief city of the African Tripolis, offered its submission, and other cities were taken. Bochus, King of Mauretania, though he was the father-in-law of Jugurtha, proposed an alliance with the Romans, which broke down however because his envoys approached the consult with empty hands. Jugurtha was better acquainted with the customs of the Roman nobles, and his bribes won over not only Bestia, who had begun the war with such vigor, but Scaurus, hitherto his chief opponent, who was serving with Bestia as Legate. "The Roman Tribune Memmius carried a bill to the Senate: that the praetor, L. Cassius, should be sent to bring Jururtha to Rome under a promise of safe conduct, to which Cassius added the pledge of his own word. * * * The treaty of Besta was of course cancelled and the king was ordered to depart from Italy. When beyond the walls, he (Jururtha), cast many a silent look back upon Rome and at last exclaimed: "That clv for sale, and will soon perch finds a purchaser." B.C. 110 Marius Defends Jugurtha "The first attack was made. Moorish horse upon the Roman ally, rushing among the foremost combatants (Jugurtha) held up his sword reeking with the blood of a soldier he had just crushed out in the Latin language, which he had learned at Numantia, that it was useless for the Romans to fight, as he had just slain Marius with his own hand. Terrified as much by his furious gestures as by the news he brought, the Romans were beginning to give way, when Sulla, victorious in his part of the field, fell upon the flank of the Mauretianians, Bacchus tled at once, and Jugurtha, surrounded on every side, cut his way through the enemy, alone of all his retinue, through the stories of javelins. This was the last fight, of the Numidian king, who, if his ally had been faithful and as bold as himself, might have succeeded in cutting off the Romans' retreat. "He laid maintained the war against the soldiers of Italy with the skill of a man trained to Roman discipline and the ferocity of an African chief. According to Irosius, this last battle lasted three days and brought the Romans to the brink of destruction, but in the end the African host of ninety thousand men were annihilated. In the triumphal procession at Rome Smith concludes: 'Before the consul's car there walked in chains, with his two sons, the still noble form of the fierce African, who had been the fled Scipio, the comrade and cox of roman nobles, an object of extinction to the people. As the victor's cession climbed the slope of the cital the fallen king disappeared ill many former victims to be plucked into what 'called the "ice bath" of the Tulianum, three to be strangled or starved to death.' Ancient History, Phillip Smith, Vol. III. PAST WEEK IN BROOKLYN The eighth annual reception of the North Carolina Cornet Band, held last Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan Club, 27 Float street, was well attended and a most enjoyable affair. The entertainment was in charge of the follow committee: L. R. Bryant, president; Jesse Haines, secretary; Edward Foy, treasurer; H. C. Irving, leader; Giles Cuffey, instructor; Arthur Hubert, drum major; Isaac Baxter, Butler Green, A. P. Green, W. M. Swindel, Robert Tillinghurst, Prince Mitchell, Frank Dunbar, A. C. Rhone, Charles Miller, Percy Miller, William Henderson, George McQueen, James S. Smith, Robert Waddell, Paul Fulton, Damon Jones. Cantata at Betham Church. A cantata was presented at the Bethany Baptist Church last Wednesday evening for the benefit of the building fund under the supervision of Madam L. H. Mayhew. Vanderville Dance and Recognition. The vaudeville, dance and reception given last Wednesday evening at Summer Hall under the auspices of the Brubey Lodge, No. 22, I. B. P. O. E. o W. was largely attended and a most pleasant affair. The officers of the Order are: E. Burton Ceruti, exalted ruler; William A. Brown, esteemed leading knight; J. M. Hairston, loyal knight; Clarence Parker, esteemed lecturing knight; John Henderson, chaplain; W. H. McFarland, financial secretary; Thomas C. Scott, C. L. Trice, Treasurer. fone of North Carolina Bell. The annual ball and reception of the Society of the Sons of North Carolina was given last Wednesday evening at Saengerbund Hall, Schermerhorn and Smith streets, and was well attended. The officers of the society are: Paul Jones, president; W. D. Adams, vice-president; L. A. Bryant, financial secretary; W. J. Butler, recording secretary; C. H. Walker, corresponding secretary; Fred. D. Lofton, treasurer; L. P. Overton, custodian; L. E. Honest Bowe, sergeant-at-arms; F. M. Jacobs, M. D. medical examiner; R. E. Waddell, chaplain. Meeting of Women's Auditory. The Woman's Auxiliary to the Carlton Avenue Branch Y. M. C. A. held its regular public meeting last Sunday afternoon on the Holy Baptist Church. Mrs. Alen W. Wiley read a thoughtful piece on "United Womanhood." Mrs. M. Lawton spoke on the "Importance of Developing Young Manhood." The Bridge Street A. M. E. Sunday school quartet furnished the music for the occasion. Mrs. L. E. Miller also took part in the exercises. Mrs. William T. Abbott, president of the auxiliary, presided. Infants Enrolled at Bridge Street (Church) An interesting feature of the holiday program of the Bridge Street A. M. E. Church was the inauguration of a cradle roll by Mother Williams. There were twenty-two infants enrolled. The little tots were highly entertained by the pastors, Rev. A. R. Cooper, D. D, who presided. Mrs. M. C. Lawton addressed the meeting on the "Value of Early Training." Metropolitan Woman's Business Club. The Metropolitan Woman's Business Club of Brooklyn held their regular public meeting last Tuesday evening at the Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion Church and was well attended. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, was the principal speaker. Others who spoke were Miss M. R. Lyons, Mrs. A. W. Wiley, M. L. C. Collins, of the Metropolitan Realty Company; Mr. Fred. R. Moore and others. Miss I. L. Moorman, president of the club, presided. Christmas Cantata at First Memorial Church. There was a Christmas cantata given by the choir of the First Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church choir last Sunday evening in the main auditorium in the presence of a large congregation. Those who participated were: Mrs. M. J. Robinson, Mrs. S. A. Hooks, Mrs. George E Jones, Mrs Nellie Hicks, Mrs. E. J. Collins, Mrs. Bertha Armstead, Miss Lizzie Borden, Miss Emily Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth Whitaker, Mrs. M. Foy, Mrs. M. J. Smith, A. C Rhone, F. Acooe, George H. Moore, D. B. Fulton, Charles Jacobs, George C. Barnett, Charles H. Harris, W. J. Butler, Dr. F. M. Jacobs, A. P. Green, John R. Jones, H. P. Carter, Paul Fulton, Mrs. Kearney Abbott, D. B. Fulton, manager Christmas Tree at Bridge Street Sunday School The Christmas tree at the Bridge Street A. M. E. Church under the auspices of the Sunday school was a most pleasant affair. There were presents for each child and a general good time was enjoyed by all who attended Mrs. L. C. Smith, the superintendent, Olicated. NEWS FROM ST. PAUL Deburment of Negroes From Y. M. C. A. Being Widely Dismember. Sr. PAUL, December 29.—The debarment of the Negroes from the new Y. M. C. A. building has caused quite a futur. Many of our people contend that we demand admission, while others desire a separate building. Our prominent citizens have aired their opinions in the different daily papers, but no steps have been taken ascertaining if the local officials are exceeding their authority in drawing the color line. Mr. W. W. Jackson of Montreal, Canada, was in the city last week visiting friends and relatives. Maynie Geraldine Williams has just published a little book "Scribblings of a Scribbler," which contains articles concerning a recent trip through the Southland and a few poems of her own composition. Mr. Frederick L. McGhee is one of the best criminal lawyers in this vicinity. His offices are thronged daily with clients of all walks of life. Mr. McGhee is also an eloquent orator and held the distinction of being the first Negro called out of this State to deliver speeches in the interests of the Democratic party in the recent election The Pilgrim Baptist Church has just closed a very successful year of church work. It held its annual "home gathering" in the basement of the church last Tuesday night. Rev. W. D. Car- tea, pastor, is a consummate warrior and a Christian man. The church has lived in apparent harmony for the past eight or nine years under his leadership. He has taken up the work of placing a new and humble $2,000 pipe organ in the church during the first of the year. The George Nichols Tea Company has moved into the Union Block, owing to the increase of business. There are twelve Afro-Americans employed in the St. Paul post office, and they are paid salaries amounting to $12,000. Mr. J. Edgar Murphy was the last to receive an appointment. The National Grand Lodge of the U. D. F. and S. M. T. will meet here some time in July. State Grand Master J. H. Dillingham is making great preparations for their entertainment. The State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Minnesota will hold its session in Duluth in July. The clubs of that city are making extensive preparations to entertain the State Federation. Mrs. Lailian A. Turner, the president, is one of the foremost women of color in the State, an eloquent and cultured speaker, and a staunch worker for the uplift of the race. Miss Elizabeth La Rue, the only Negro student at Hamline University, will graduate next June. The St. James A. M. E. Church is one of the most progressive in the Methodist connection. A new auditorium has been recently added to the present structure. Perhaps no other pastor is as well taken care of as the pastors of St. James, for in the rear of the church is a handsome parsonage, all modern improvements and furnished completely. The Dramatic Club, under the management of Mrs. William Camon, will give a drama at a near date. Miss Myrtle Mae Williams has been appointed musical director. She is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music and is noted for her wonderful clarity of interpretation and creditable mastery of the piano. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, the only Negro woman bank president in the world, a financier and an eloquent speaker, is the guest of Mrs. L. D. Hickman during the holidays. Mrs. Walker is a native of Richmond, Va. The New York Ace can be purchased each week from Mr. Henry Crawford, 393 Rondo street. WILL NOT TOUR SOUTH. Frederick-Elbert Tust Unable in Accept Counsel with Knaez and Bittsburgh AUGUSTA, Ga., December 22.—Practical politics and statesmanship will unite to advise Mr. Taft regarding appointments, Cabinet and otherwise, when Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock and Philander C. Knox meet the President-elect here. Mr. Hitchcock will spend a week in Augusta. The date of their coming is not yet known to Mr. Taft, but he expects them soon. Mr. Taft has been compelled to abandon any tour of the South, with the exceeption of a visit to Atlanta, promised some time ago. Invitations have become so numerous that he fears to accept even one more, as he would have then, no reason to decline others; and acceptance would mean constant traveling. A delegation from Chattanooga asked him to dedicate a $200,000 Y. M. C. A. building for both whites and Negroes. The President-elect said it was difficult to refuse, as he has seen much of the world and is greatly interested in the organization. An engrossed parchment invitation from business iren representing thirty Texas cities received to-day elicited the reply that Mr. Taft will visit Texas after his inauguration, as soon as the work of Congress will permit. New Orleans was told that he will return from Panama via that city if he can arrange it. It is said that editors from many Southern cities will come to discuss the welfare of the South with Mr. Taft. Invitations to the President-elect have come from Jacksonville and Apalachicola, Fla., Athens, Savannah and Columbus, Ga., and Birmingham Ala., in addition to the other cities mentioned. Henry C. Maxwell, of Augusta, will give a dinner to Mr. Taft Saturday with prominent men from other States as guests. Maxwell is an old friend. It was said to-night that the other guests all are Federed office holders. Mr. Taft said he was not aware of the fact but that the dinner would have no political significance. Judge Henry C. Hammond of the Augusta Superior Court, sent a saddle to Mr. Taft to-day. "I heard at the Country Club last night," he wrote, "that you said you hadn't been able to find a saddle as big as a postage stamp, and please try this one." The President-elect said to night that Knox still remains the only Cabinet selection. Howard University Close Term WASHINGTON, D. C., December 28. Howard University has just closed a very satisfactory term's work. The college of Liberal Arts has an attendance of 172. Dean Miller is gratified over the largest freshman class in the history of the university. The teachers' college has more students of college grade than ever before. The faculty has been strengthened by the addition of two efficient teachers. The School of Medicine has passed the four hundred mark and now registers 417 students—almost double the number in attendance in 1906. Had it not been for the increased laboratory facilities and lecture rooms the large classes could not be accommodated. The clinical facilities of the Freedmen's Hospital are unsurpassed. The choral society is receiving high praise for the rendition of the cantata "Ruth the Moabitess." Its superb work deserves the greatest praise. The new steam plant connected with the Freedmen's Hospital, which heats all the buildings on the campus, adds greatly to the comfort of all. At nearly every resper service during the past term the chapel has been crowded to its utmost capacity. Reports from the Y. M. C. A. and Christian Endeavor society and the voluntary groups for Bible study indicate a deep religious interest in the student body. Returned to New York Kaju Nakamuru, editor Japanese American, Commercial Weekly, is back again at his desk After a six months' visit to Japan. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1908 GOON Laws—Pam Resolutions Hurstmonor; W. Va., Dec. 30.—Resolutions were adopted at a meeting of Negro citizens, held a few days ago against the passage of a separate conch law in West Virginia as follows: Whereas, The Wheeling Intelligencer, the leading Republican organ in this State in its issue of December 2nd inst., came out in an editorial asserting that on account of the Negro it is "absolutely unsafe for a white woman unattended to travel on a railroad train" and calling upon the Republicans to pass a Jim Crow law; and Whereas, The same editorial also asserts that "a large majority of the more thoughtful colored men who have traveled in the Southern counties will favor such legislation"; and Whereas, Both this question and the question of disfranchisement were made the leading issues in the recent campaign by the Democratic party and were overwhelmingly defeated by the people at the polls; and Whereas, The Republican party not only declared in its platform that the Negro "had earned the respect of the State and the nation, but promised to guarantee to the colored citizens of our State a continuance of full and free enjoyment of citizenship under the Constitution", therefore, be it Resolved (first), That we, the colored citizens of the city of Huntington in mass meeting assembled, solemnly protest against the passage of a law as an abridgment of our civil rights as citizens of the United States. Resolved (second), That we denounce the Intelligence's editorial as unmanly, unwarranted and untruthful. Resolved (third), That while we admit that there is an element of loud, ill-mannered, unclean Negroes among us which we condemn, we nevertheless challenge the Intelligence to point to a case on record where a white woman has been molested by them as charged. Resolved (fourth). That we regard a Jim Crow car as class legislation and therefore vicious, and we call upon our county members to the legislature not to be misled as to the Negro's position, nor as honorable Republicans whom we loyally supported, to be guilty of such an act of perfidy. Resolved (fifth). That copies of these resolutions be sent to the Intelligencer, the city Herald, our own State papers, and to each of our representatives in the legislature. Correspondent of The Age Reports That Crime Has Dismalized Pitty Peer Cent. BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 22.—Prohibition went into effect in this town as to the sale and making of spirits in July. The retailing of spirits was prohibited as early as last January, but it could still be made in this district up to July 1. At this time it is against the law for whiskey to be made, sold or given away in this district, and what effect, if any, does this state of affairs have on the Negro? After some little study on this subject, making some investigations and general observation, your correspondent feels safe in saying the prohibition really lessens the number of Negroes jailed daily about 50 per cent. It to a great extent, removes the incentive for so many men to be continually hanging around the streets and thereby getting into all manner of petty troubles; it removes the lounging places for women of bad repute to congregate, wrangle, fuss and fight over imaginary differences which most always arise when one is so filled with liquor as to have completely lost his identity. Therefore, we are, to a great extent, relieved of having to see the black maria (the patrol wagon) constantly loaded with Negro women and if it, prohibition, did no more than this it should be hailed as a Godsend by every Negro in the community, but as is true of all things and all questions, the prohibition question has two sides. Just a word about the bad side: What is known as boot-legging is the peddling off of whiskey on the most retail of retail plans, one bottle at a time, carrying it around and selling it promiscuously whenever you can find a purchaser. This work is generally done by a Negro and he is generally caught and finds himself chained and on the street gang. Prohibition breeds another way of selling liquor, and this is from the counters of the soft-drink stands. These kinds of sales are most generally carried on by whites; they are often caught, but in most cases are allowed to pay a fine and do not have to work—one of this enlightened age's way of meting equal and exact justice to all alike. And still further, I am sure that you can hardly find a house of ill repute in which liquor in some form or other is not for sale, and it is a well-known fact that no man need ever enter Birmingham and suffer one moment for a drink of any kind that can be bought where liquor is sold with all the license necessary. I have reached this conclusion: Prohibition which is really and truly prohibition, that which wholly prohibits is a good thing, and should be encouraged, but prohibition merely in name, prohibition of the slack kind which causes one degree of punishmentto be meted out to the rich and another to the poor, is really far worse than onen saloons, because under slack enforcement of prohibition more people harden their conscience to the difference between law-abiding and law-breaking citizens in one month than do under onen saloons in one year, and no law is good which does not tend to elevate the people and gain their respect. Senator Leder's Formations In his capacity of Administration spokesman Senator. Lodge has once more enunciated his conviction as to the entire guilt of the Negro soldiers who were discharged without honor in the Brownsville affair. His speech in the Senate on Wednesday was doubtless a great effort, for it reads like one. It is the most labored defence of the Administration's course in the matter which he has yet made. So far as he has now summed it up Senator Lodge rests his case on three major points. The first of these is that "every official body which has heard the testimony has decided that the shooting at Brownsville was the work of soldiers of the 29th Infantry." The senator's way of detailing the verdict of various official bodies has a conclusive look, but there are certain facts which vitigate his conclusion. In no proceeding whatever, official or otherwise, have the soldiers been placed on trial. They have had no opportunity to most charges preferred against them, confront their accusers and cross-examine adverses witnesses. The testimony has all been ex parte. Moreover, it 'would be a difficult matter to acquit "every official body which has heard the testimony" of prejudices or bias, racial, military or political. The second of Senator Lodge's persuasions as to the guilt of the soldiers is that a great deal of "evidence" has been brought out against the soldiery and none against anybody else. This would be a very impressive point indeed if any real effort had been made to find out if the shooting had been done by anybody else than the soldiers. As a matter of fact, the whole Brownville affair has consisted from the beginning of an initial condemnation of the soldiers out 'of hand and a practically continuous attempt thereafter to prove that this condemnation was justified—New York Sun. Tarrytown News. At the Sailoh Baptist Church, in the morning. Rev. J. W. Scott prescheduled an interning sermon and one at night. Lost Sunday he also prescheduled to the Eastern Star. At the A. M. E. Zion Church in the morning Rev. Kingland, a keen teacher, delivered a very instructive discourse, and at night Rev. B. M. Bolden prescheduled to the Elks. Mr. I. M. Crispell has accepted the position of choreist of the Sailoh Baptist Church. Saglie Ross, of Bridport, Conn., was the queen of Rev. and Mr. B. M. Bolden Sunday. Both Sunday schools are preparing elaborately for Christmas. The revival will begin the first of the year. Mrs. Thomas Colbert, who has been sick for the past week, is much impaired. Mrs. Henry Teagle, of Valley, made a trip to Yokohama to visit her son, Mr. D. T. Teagle. The members of Westchester Lodge No. 116, I. R. P. O. Elks of the World held their memorial services at the A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday in honor of the deceased William Carroll, Thomas Young and Jacob F. Hoyne Holden, pastor, who is a member of the Order, delivered the eulogy "Thanatopsis" was read by Mr. Thomas H. Jones, Jr. of Manhattan Lodge, No. 45, of New York City. An essay entitled "Elkdom, and Where We Stand," was read by I. E. R. William F. Kingland. The views of the deceased, at special invitation, were presented. The music by the choir under the presiding officer, Wilson, organist, was very impressive. The collection was presented to the treasures of the church and to the pastor. Esalted Ruler John W. Hoffman, Jr., was master of ceremonies. A New Year's eve festival, consisting of a moving picture show, vaudeville and dance, was under the auspices of Past Grand Master Council, No. 289, G. U. Q. of O. F. till he was buried, December 31, 1908. Music will be furnished by the New Amsterdam Musical Association. 1. DR. THOM Specialist in DISEASES OF MEN The supreme access which has attended Dr. Themis's treatment of BLOOD POISON, LOST VITALITY, BLAIDER AND KIDNEY TROUBLES, STRICTURE and CON-TRACTED DISEASES places him among the foremost American Specialist in that field. From the very beginning each patient is trusted by Dr. Themis personally and in strict record with his particular needs. There is no guess work—no experimenting the treatment in acute and in individual in every instance. 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White Rose Working Girls' Home 877 West 50th Street Between Second and Third Avenue Flipnet temporary lodging for working girls, with provisions to complete roles. The Home should be days for working dreams of the Adams, Kline, Winkler, Mackenzie, MOTHER, Superintendent. Music and the Stage EDITED BY LESTER A. WALTON LESTER A. WALTON THEATRICAL COMMENT AFTER a highly successful Western tour Cole and Johnson have returned East, and this week the Red Moon" Company is delighting large audiences at the Majestic Theatre, in Brooklyn. The theatre-goers of Manhattan have not been given an opportunity to see the new offering unless they went out of town, but before long we hope to see Cole and Johnson in this city for a run and playing in a theatre where such an enjoyable musical comedy tightly belongs. Without a doubt Cole and Johnson have a beauty chorus, superior to that ever presented by a colored theatrical organization. Many say it is alone worth the price of admission to see this bevy of beautiful belles. And what's more, these chorus girls not only look the part but do themselves proud when it comes to getting around on the stage. Cole and Johnson have used good judgment in selecting the female members of their chorus. The white people in the audience are convinced that each chorus girl is a member of the Negro race, and they do not find it necessary to consume half the trying to determine if every of the chorus is colored. Of some of the female members see a few more lessons in the art changes have been made since was seen in Jersey City. There dash and vim in evidence and are given an opportunity to see are show and then get home be milkmen and paper carriers get Bob Coie has added many laughs to his very funny act and Kosamog Johnson appears to be at home in his part. Abbie Mitchell is even singing better than ever, has several stunning new gowns and looks the part. Anna Cook is no longer with the company, but her part is creditably filled by Fannie Wise. In fact this young lady is showing up strong both in singing and dancing. Arthur Talbot, Andrew Tribble, Bennie Jones, Theo Pankey, Meyelle Dill, Elizabeth Williams, Henry Gant, Wesley Jenkins, Sam Lucas, Edgar Connors, Bert Sutton and Frank Brown are those who help to make the "Red success. The finale to the first act has led down," but not enough. more noise than harmony at --- Mayor McClellan issued a order Christmas eve revoking a list of 551 moving picture houses in New York he did not know what a blue Christmas he made for hundreds of performers who have been earning their living all winter in such theatres. The Mayor's order caused, on the other hand, many managers of large vaudeville theaters to weep for joy, as the moving picture houses have been a source of annoyance to the Keith-Proctor people for several months. Managers of the large vaudeville houses have been complaining about bad business for over a year, and the moving picture houses are accused of bringing about this condition. Such vaudeville houses as Hammerstein's and the Colonial are not injured by the existence of moving picture houses, but the other theatres in the combination are well aware that these ten, twenty and thirty cent houses are doing business. With 551 moving picture shows open day and night it is not difficult to conclude why the large vaudeville theatres do not have the record-breaking attendance as of yore. And New York is not the only city where the moving picture shows have caused the large vaudeville theatres financial loss. The moving picture shows have been "life-savers" to hundreds of performers who have been unable to secure work from the leading vaudeville agencies. While they are not paid fancy salaries, they receive enough weekly to live on and then put away a small sum weekly. Since the moving picture houses have vurnished employment to vaudeville performers it is not a rare occurrence to miss a performer for several weeks and suddenly meet him on Sixth avenue. Don't ask him where he has been or what he has been doing—just conclude that he has been over some moving picture circuit and has decided to take a week's rest. Of late, however, more respectful consideration is being paid these moving picture circuits, and many are not no reluctant in making known that they are working for a moving picture house. Performers should have no hesitancy in informing their friends and acquaintances that they are playing at the small vanderville houses; for the only difference between these theatres and those conducted by the United people is that they are smaller 'the hill is smaller and the pay is smaller. There is nothing unprofessional in working at the moving picture houses. They are light-imate so far as vaudeville is concerned and are an important factor in the variety world. The small vaudeville theatre must be playing an important part in theatricals when the members of the Moving Picture Theatre Association figured that about 500,000 persons had visited the shows in Greater New York from 8 o'clock Saturday night, when the Mayorality embargo was compulsorily lifted, until 11 o'clock that night, when the Sunday business was concluded. WHERE THE BIG SHOWS ARE. Kansas City, Mo. RED MOON—Majestic Theatre, Brook- lake KMART SET—Heuch's Theatre, Cincinnati, O. BLACK PATTI TROUBAUDORS Meridien, Misa, Dec. 12. West Point. Meridien, Misa, Dec. 12. West Point. Dec. 12. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Jan. 4. Demopolis, Jan. 2. Selma, Jan. 1. "The Red Men's Hare." While playing a certain city in the Middle West recently a party of the "Red Moon" Company became dissatisfied with their hotel accommodations and decided to move and try other quarters. As desirable stopping places were at a premium, a heated argument arose, "Dad" "Sam" Lucas arose and in a voice of thunder said, "You all may only be hopping out of the frying pan into the skillet. Pause, brothers, pause, ere you take that vital step" "Rosie" I Rosamond Johnson, equal to the occasion and ever ready to display his elocutionary abilities, took the center of the stage, expanded his chest and in a voice that Mansfield, might envy were he numbered among the living, poured forth the following (with analogies to Shakespeare's memory): "To move or not to move, now that is the question Whether it is wiser; in the stomach to suffer the dyspeptic fodder of a villainous slush cook. Or to pack our Gladstone bags (telescopes) And fly to other cooking and couches we know not of? And by so fleeing mend it. It move to go, and by so moving say we end it. Yes, end the maw-ache and thousands of other frightful things that "hash" is help to. Aye! there is the question; for in the change of boarding houses, what cooks might come, redarmed and grimy-handed to serve us weak coffee, tough steaks, stale bread and prunes. Pause, the thespians, pause! This makes calamity of boarding life, and boarding house life; one night stands cloth make counts of us all! (Applause.) "Road" carried his pint. Oh, yes, he opened the "pint" (sterling silver filigree) and passed the "pint" around. None in that festive group but agreed that his "pint" had the convincing spirit in it. Mr. Ross Richardson, now studying law at Howard University, Washington, D.C., was a dressing-room caller on Cole and Johnson while the "Red Moon" Company were playing in Baltimore. Md. Mr. Richardson relates a humorous incident that occurred while he was teaching in the public schools of Athens, Ga. "Bob" Cole's former home and birthplace. During the recitation of a class in history the question arose, "Who were the present three great Americans?" Snapping his fingers to attract attention and thereby to get permission to answer, a height-eved youngster arose and in clear bell-like voice, said, "President Roosevelt, Booker T. Washington and 'Bob' Cole' accenting the last named great man. This goes to prove how high Mr. Cole is esteemed in his early home town. Miss Marion Potter, she of the twinkling feet, is often referred to as "Pitter-Patter-Potter." Sambo (Felgar Connors) to Dinah: "If you will meet me under the Bamboo Tree I'll Creon the Congo Love Song, as We Float Along the River Nile. While the 'Red Moon' is shining." Black, Puffy, Yotes There have been several birthday parties on the car this season given by two or three male members, and, strange but true, none by the female contingent. While in Vicksburg, the home of Miss Ruby Taylor, several members of the company were invited to a specially-prepared repast set by Mrs. Fliza Andrews, her god-mother, but owing to rehearsal only a few were able to be present. She received many Christmas presents from her numerous friends, which she seemed to have without number during her brief stay. Since the duties of stage director have devolved upon Will Cook, in consequence of Salem Tutt's closing, his ardous duties kept him at his wit's end to keep everything in ship-shape order, coupled with the indisposition of the carpenter. After spending Christmas in Jackson, Miss, we will head for dear old California. That's all. Our latest achievement by way of travel happened last week when we played Palestine, Tex. Shrevesport, La. and Vicksburg, Miss. in three successive days. Billy Young and Tim Owsley are progressing with their part nicely and evoke much laughter all the time, they are on the stage. Slim Henderson is popular in the South. He is always being asked for by his many admirers. With our advent east of the Mississippi River we have left the rainy season in Oklahoma and Texas for awhile. All the members, as well as the management, with the members of the other shows a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We had an athletic club, also a ladies' social club, as usual. At Shrevesport, in a pouring rain, an unusually large and fashionable house greeted us, and by their generous applause were highly pleased. THE NEW YORK AGE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1908 Cook and Stevens are at Keith's Boston. "Jolly John Larkins" is at the American Theatre this week. The Creole Belles open in Berlin, Germany, January 1st. This is the second week of the Majestic Trio in Oakland, Cal. Anderson and Goines are at the 185th Street Theatre this week. Williams and Stevens are playing at the Pekin Theatre, Chicago. Harrison Stewart is in town for a few days. He has been in vaudeville. Epps and Loretta are in Chicago with their company of singers and dancers. The Brittons are at Proctor's, Newark. They send New Year greetings. M. J. Taylor, of Taylor's Sunny Africa Company, sends New Year's greetings to the members of the theatrical profession. Wesley Norris and Stella Wiley are in South Framingham, Mass., and are meting with much success. J. W. Cooper, ventriloquist, is at the Bijou Theatre, Woonsockett, Mass. He is fifth on the bill. Rowland, eccentric juggler, and "Billy" Ward, comedian, continue with the "Great Albini Company." Judging from the large number of Christmas presents Cole and Johnson made this season they must have bought jewelry in wholesale lots. Copeland and Jones' are at the Hudson Theatre, Union Hill, N. J. The act played a successful engagement last week in Lynn, Mass. A big vaudeville entertainment will be given at the Elks' Home, 1619 South street, Philadelphia, January 1, the proceeds to be added to the building fund. Avery and Hart opened with a new act at the Alhambra Theatre Monday. They have four new singers with them. Brown and Nevarro are spending the holidays in New York, thanks to their booking. They are at the Orpheum, Brooklyn. Cleo Desmond has severed her connection with the Georgia Campers. Next week she and Rachel Bailey will open over the Keith and Proctor circuit in a sister act. Cole and Johnson have strengthened their beauty chorus by the addition of Zennie Hayden-Hunter from St. Louis. She is scoring heavily. "Sann" Patterson of the Spillers is in high glee—the Five Musical Spillers are in St. Louis, Mo., at the Columbia Theatre this week. Walter Watkins is with the act. Many members of the Williams and Walker Company are jubilant because the company will soon open in Chicago for a run "Bert" Williams is included in the number. The vaudeville team of Slater, Perrin and Crosby is no more. Perrin and Crosby are in the West and the old team of Slater and Williams is together again. They played at the Richmond Theatre, North Adams, Mass., last week. --- While playing in Cleveland, O., Gaines and Brown were made members of Cushuahe Lodge, No. 95, I. B. P. O. E. of W. After the initiation a vaudeville show was given, Latter Gaines and Brown were entertained by Andrew Williams and John Good. The Whitman Sisters are receiving some nice press notices out West. According to a San Jose, Cal., daily, "the skit is a lively one and a number of popular songs and dances are introduced that fairly take one's breath away." The paper says the act is clever and out of the ordinary. W. H. Ray's Creole Belle show continues at the Casino, Hoboken. In the company are "Billy" Richie, Walter Eysher, William H. Ray, Mildred Creed, Mamie Furber, Midget Price, Etta Gross, Grace Delany, Essie Williams, Griffith B. Wilson and Walther Hill For the first time in many months the Friggs were able to hold a meeting Monday evening, owing to the presence of a quorum in the city. The meeting was held at the residence of J. Rosamond Johnson. Those present were "Bob" Cole, "Tom" Brown, R. C. McPherson, "Sam" Corker, James Reese Europe, Lester A Walton and J. Rosamond Johnson. Several matters of importance relative to the new club house recently purchased were discussed. Several evenings ago a party of theatrical men visited the home of Ernest Hogan in the Bronx and treated him to a gunboo dinner, which will be repeated soon. "Sam Cook, of Cook and Stevens, and Bobby Kemp easily carried off the eating honors. Attorney J. Frank Wheaton, Harvey Haines, "Jim" Burris and Clarence Logan for second place, "Sam" Gordon, third; "Will" Ball, fourth, and "Bob" Slater, fifth. The latter was chef and was not hungry when the contest was pulled off. Among the scratches were "Jim" Stevens, "Joe" Britton, "Tom" Cross and Dooley Wilson. This week the Lincoln Stock Company is producing S. Tutt Whitney's musical comedy, "Prince Bungaloo," S. Tutt Whitney is playing the role of "Lucky Bill," while his brother, Homer Tutt Whitney, has the part of "Lucky Grafter." Others in the company are: Nedie Taylor, instrumentalist; "Sam" Gardner; Mamie Gardner, Mabel Brown, the marshall Sisters—Aida and Ethel, Sank Sims, Prof. Waterson and Lawrence Williams. While playing in Baltimore last week Cole and Johnson entertained a distinguished party from Washington, D. C., composed of Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor of the Navy, and wife; Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the District of Columbia, and wife; W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, and wife; Prof. and Mrs. Ampliss Glenn, James A. Cooh, United States District; Attorney, and Prod. Gerald Tyler, of Kansas City. The partyl went to Baltimore from Washington Saturday evening to witness a performance of the "Red Moon," and were enthusiastic in their praises of the show. Reports from Havana, Cuba, state that William Harper & Company have made a big hit and there is a probability of the act remaining in Cuba from eight to sixteen weeks. It was originally booked for four weeks. William Harper and Paul Floyd, the male members of the act, are having an enjoyable time attending the races and baseball games. There are several New York ball players in the Cuban League, among whom are H. E. Buckner, pitcher; P. Hill, left field; Grant Johnson, second base; Earl, pitcher; Munzy, pitcher; Pedway, catcher; Thomas, pitcher, and Dunbar, third base. The Robinson Trio; with "Dan Michaels, is in Shamokin, Pa., this week. Last week in Braddock, Pa., the act was entertained Christmas day by Miss Bessie Jones. At the affair were the Brinkleys, William Norris, Gaskins, J. M. Jackson; Daniel Roy, Joseph Jackson, Wilsie Taylor, M. M. O. Miller, Ella Calloway, Fannie Hailstalk, Bessie Jones, Sadie Jackson, Eva Graves, Sallie Lawson, Bertha Clark, Sarah Whethers, F. C. Woods, Carrie Wright, Richard Lawson, Daniel Michael, James Robinson, Charles Harris, Sadie Jones, W. W. Jackson and Miss Alison Leaks. Musical Notes C. C. Clark, bartone, easily rendered several selections at the St. Mark's Lyceum Sunday afternoon. Christmas Miss Bessie Howard and Mr. James Loquen visited the home of Ernest Hogan and gave him a musical treat by singing several solos and duets. The Musical Aid Association will hold its monthly business meeting Wednesday night, January 6, 1909, at 8 o'clock in the Y. W. C. A. rooms, 143 West 53d street. All members are requested to be present, and applications for membership will be received. The association is prepared to furnish art, for concerts, musicales, etc. Address all communications to Musical Aid Association, care of Y, W. C. A. 143 West 53d street, Mrs. E. D. Lyon-Leonard, president. Several evenings ago Riker's Black Concert Band gave a concert at Tammany Hall that was enjoyed by all present. However, the public did not show its appreciation of Prof. Riker's new venture by turning out in large numbers. There should have been a larger attendance. B.E. Thompson was conductor, and the numbers were well rendered. The program: "The Star-Spangled Banner," Patrol, "La Caravane," George Asch; baritone solo, "The Rolling Stone" Stern & Co. Mr. M. Everard Dahney; overture, "Light Cavalry." Von Suppe; 2 W. A. RIKER MANAGER RIKER'S BLACK CONCERT BAND piano solo, selected, Master Maco- Howell; divertissement and bridal chorus from "Lohengrun." R. Wagner; "The Musical Critic's Dream." Dix; soprano solo, "Message d'Amour; Gounod, Miss Alberta Lynch; (a) sex- tette from "Lucia & Lammermoor; Donzetti; (b) march, "Fairest of the Fair," J. P. Sousa; violin solo, "Fifth Air Varie," C de Berot, Mr. David R. Martin; characteristic march, "Cannon Fall." Northup. should be. How happy July 4, who were from the Were born beaten by "I writer doubts the America. Then to see the whi over a Negro be world. However white Americans fair play as has Tad and feel no Monthly Mande Recital. The third grand monthly recital piano, organ, violin and orchestra, will take place Friday evening, January 8, 1999, at the Mando Moeart Conservatory of Music, 2105 Madison avenue New York. Prof. Albert F. Mande Jazz violinist and musical director. At 8:11 p.m. Admission 25 cents. One hundred seats limited. A special feature will be the first appearance of Mr. William T. Hawkins, of Springfield, Mass.; the greatest flute soloist of the Negro race. These recitals are educational and the music of the classic masters only; and this conservatory is the only one and best equipped in America under the direction of a colored musician. The instruments, two pianos, organ and three violins are valued at over $5,000, and musical repettoire $1,000, making a total of $11,000. "Jack Johnson, like most of the Negroes in this country, is generally American, and if we have no white native capable of holding and defending the championship title it is for more than a century. We have no doubt that we it defended by a black man who is an imported American whose life prepares to be white." — "But" *Henryman* Such should be the opinion of every American with reference to the result of the Burns-Johnson bout; but race prejudice is an affliction that renders the patient totally unconscious to merit, justice and fair play. As it is, we have but few white Americans to express through the press such sentiment as "Bat" Masterson recently made in the New York Telegraph. "There is Tad, of the New York Journal, who is one of the fairest writers that ever pushed a pencil and who has always evinced an inclination to judge a fighter on his merits—be he white or black—but after the two above-mentioned scribes you will find them writing, as does Edgren, of the New York Evening World, with a pen that has been dipped in gall and wormwood whenever a Negro fisher is the subject for discussion. Therefore, it is a source of gratification to read after a sporting writer who is disposed to be fair and shows true American spirit by proclaiming that he would much prefer to have a real American the champion of the world—be he white or black—than to see an imported American the possessor of the title. The Prevident Sentiment. We know that Charles J. Meegan, of the New York Telegraph, expresses the sentiment of the majority of white Americans in the following lengthy paragraph: "Burns deserved to lose the title was the way Broadway expressed its sentiment regarding the Burns-Johnson fight. Sportsmen generally did not approve of Burns risking the loss of a title to a Negro when the match was made, and the defeated champion will get little sympathy. While censuring Burns, sportsmen do not extend open arms to the new champion by any means. Johnson never will be a popular champion, although his title to the honor is clear and clean. He won it in a fair, hard battle, proving that he is the better man, but the sporting world is not enthusiastic at the spectacle of a Negro occupying the position of its former idols—Sullivan, Corbett and Fitzsimmons." Blood In Thicker Than Water. It is, perfectly true that the white sporting world does not relish the spectacle of a Negro being the champion fighter of the world. Every Negro, from the lad large enough to sell papers to the old man who is able to read the papers (if he can read) is happy to-day, but it is not natural that the white man THE NEW YORK TIMES should be. How many Negroes were happy July 4, when the news, sad to us, came from the West that Joe Gans had been beaten by "Battling" Nelson? The writer doubts that there was one in America. Then we should not expect to see the white Americans' enthuse over a Negro becoming champion of the world. However, we do expect all white Americans to show a spirit of fair play as has "Bat" Masterson and Tad and feel proud that an American holds the championship. As to Johnson ever being an idol of the sporting men of America, after he is honored in Australia, London, Paris and in other foreign parts he will not be craving for too much similar treatment when he comes to America. But by the time the champion reaches these shores the "bitter pill" that many of our white brother Americans have been compelled to swallow will have been almost forgotten. We Negroes know how they now feel, for we occupied a similar position July 4, only we did not show such bitterness. Where Man the Yellow Streak? It is true that Johnson was compelled to travel thousands of miles to get a fight with Burns, and even then only made one-sixth the money the white man received, but it was not a question of money with us, it was a case of deciding the much-mooted question: "Has Jack Johnson a yellow streak?" The majority of white writers said yes, regardless of whether they thought it. This same "yellow streak" is generally attributed to all colored fighters until they prove otherwise in decisive fashion. Johnson has stopped all talk about having a "yellow streak" by giving Burns such a beating it took all the police in Australia who could be hastily summoned to the singside to pull him off his white adversary before a tragedy was committed. Who Can White doom! Now the white writers are staying up late at nights trying to figure who can wrest the championship from Johnson. The best they can do is to resurrect a bunch of "has beens." They talk of Jim Jeffries, but he drew the color line several years ago after he saw Johnson send, his brother to the "Land of Dreams." He would be the champion's most troublesome white contender. Even poor old John L. Sullivan, who would never fight a Negro because he was afraid of meeting the fate of Burma, has been brought to life. So have Bob Plummer and Jim Carpenter. But Edgren spins truthfully when he declares Johnson will be champion for some time. In the opinion of the writer, Johnson's strongest rival in a Negro—Sam Langford—and the champion has defeated him. Johannes Pupinney. It was only a few months ago—in the early spring at Madison Square Garden where the Negro Elks were giving an entertainment—that Jack Johnson was introduced as the most champion of the world, and in a speech told the members of his race that he was going abroad and chase Burns until he secured a match with him; that when he returned to America he would occupy a position in the populistic world that would cause every Negro to feel justly proud. He has not only kept his word but has also shown to the world that the theory of a Negro possessing a "yellow streak" is only a piece of imagination on the part of many white writers, who have unfortunately had too high a regard of the white fighters' ability of ring generalship and too low an opinion of the Negro's. Tad rightly sums up the fight when he says it was a case of "Too much Johnson." Every time Johnson knocked down Burns a bunch of prejudice fell, and at the same time the white man's respect for the Negro race went up a notch. Christmas in America was truly a great day for the sable contingent of our great population, and it is natural that we should assume an a la peacock pose whenever we think that for the first time in the world's history a Negro is champion over land and sea. The Christmas exercises of the Mt. Zion Sunday School was held on Monday evening at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Recitations and songs were same by the scholars and a general good time was A Harry Xmas and a Dave. THE BRID America's Most Comedy In their whimsical comedy skits. SEND FOR THE CHRIST THE NEW Y With its special H Will be sent to any part of CENTS prepaid. Several the been printed in order to supply the Address N THIRTY-FIFTH OF RECEIVE Coachmen's Union OF New Y Organized Org Thursday Evening AT TAMMANY HALL, East Hastings Music by the New Amsterdam Orchestra, under TICKETS OF ADDRESS Ladies' Ball Court, IS Cemetery Private Box, mailing No. Preston 51.11. Brooklyn, 141 West 16th Street. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS— George Bottone, Arthur Larkin, Charles Schroeder, Frank Robinson, Wash Lofton, Henry Edwards, J. T. R. binson, Lawrence Duncaney, Sandra and Crosby, Joseph Shilk, Ivan Gray, Michael A Herry Years and a Happy New Year to All Dave--THE BRINKLEYS-Daisy America's Hott Colonial Entertainment In their whimsical comedy skit: "A DARKTORE FLIRTATION" THE NEW YORK AGE Will be sent to any part of the United States for FIVE CENTS prepaid. Several thousand additional copies have been printed in order to supply the large demand for the number. Address N. Y. AGE. 7 & 8 Chatham Square. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS—Robert H. 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ST JOJOI: 25 OAK STREET JESEY CITY HOLIDAY BOOKS Special Role on Negro Books of every description. Retail and Wholesale Denim. Catalogs mailed on Application. THE STANDARD NEWS COMPANY THE GREAT NEGRO BOOK STORE 131 WEST BIRD STREET bad by the young folks. The latter chose for 1928 is: Gertrude Kingland, Charles H. Kingland, Bath Smith, Typhina Smith and Alice Champion. Rev. W. J. Wilson and wife and Mine Hunter were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Scudder on Christmas day at dinner. Mrs. Wallace Dorsey, who has been if the past few days is much improved. Miss Quincy Hickman, employed as domestic on Ladypette avenue, was severely burned about the face while opening a furniture door by the back draught of the furniture last week. At the present time she is able to be about agon. Among the coming engagements is that of Mr. H. Rainey to Miss C. Scott. Mrs. S. Johnson entertained her brother, Mr. James Harris, of Morristown, N. J. last Sunday. Mrs. Charles H. Kingland, who suffered a rehapse, is now lying ill with pleuro-pneumonia. She is being attended by Dr. Reynolds and Nurse Jane Whiting. Mrs. Charles Samples, of Warwick, N. Y., was in town last week. The Christmas exercises held at Bethel A. M. E. Church were well attended last Friday evening. Services at Mr. Zion Baptist Church were well attended all day. Sunday School was held at 3:15 p.m. to a large school, it being review Sunday. The superintendent, Mr. C. H. Kingland, gave a short lecture from two picture rolls on the lessons of the last three months. The Webb-Draper Employment Agency Has removed from 422 Fifth Avenue to 300 Sixth Avenue near 30th Street. Convenient to Oakland Pathway Happy New Year to All NKLEYS-Dairy National Entertainment "A DARKTOWN FLIETATION" CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF NEW YORK AGE Dramatic Section in the United States for FIVE thousand additional copies have the large demand for the number. T. Y. AGE, 7 & 8 Chatham Square. GRAND ANNUAL PPTION THE League Society New York April 17th, 1909 1 January 7, 1909 In Street, near Third Avenue, New York The Personal Direction of P. Ed. Punter Pamulver 50 CENTS Grotham Square, 25 cents In his head of the following named member, John Robert H. Bohner, Chairman; John Brooks, Ed. W. Witten, Thomas Frost, Jacob Hampton, Thomas H. Hutchins, Hattie J. W. Brook- ard Boulder, Thomas Sewell, John P. Klar, Alex- ford Fowler, Larry Howard, Jacob Van Allen. PROF. MIMMS' CLASSICAL DANCING ACADEMY 127-9 COLUMBUS AVENUE West Kirk and 60th Streets Every Friday Night, Only Regular Class Sessions, 25 Costs Schedule of Coming Events Friday, December 26th, Christmas Night, there to be an original Christmas Tree Ball (all night.) ADMISSION, 35 CENTS New Amsterdam Pull Orchestra Ball. Prof. Nicola will present each lady with night at the Academy. Pull Orchestra 35 CENTS EWS OF GREATER NEW YORK. more, wife of Rev. E more, in the city Magon, of 41 West has removed from ct to 202 West 120th Artist, wife of Coun- a matinee party Wed- l Miss Elizabeth C Cedford, Mass, pre- stional Federation of and Mrs. George Mich. The other city were Mrs. Gesta- and Mrs. Harry. L leaves Saturday to tch her friend. Mrs. in Philadelphia. Eriet has removed ch street to 167 West dec-04 is the daughter of Mr. C. Thomas, of 492 who were abroad to traditional education, has with for some months was seriously ill. Re- parent speaks more her recovery. Miss at Aero Sud-Tyrol. Hasings, and daughter, L. Laurence, were em- er on Christmas day, Lawter, Fifth ave- sreet. Fine courses I serve a special turkey for 45 cents on Xmas Day; I to 8 p.m. ad- tion. Jr. Company have I Mrs Henry E. White niche that known by the 15 West 123th street. of Mr. James A. Gar- lery Bermuda was cele- brate party Tuesday even- ning's. 221 West 53d A Jarnett of 115 West nth her little daughter city for Petersburg, Va. mar. hoping thereby to salt. R A Gregory of 192 ed, tendered a reception Miss Ethel's Greenery not. Mich. on Saturday cember 26 codes go to Greenburgh, near 29th street. currivals are: Miss Lillie surname: Mrs. M. Walt- lake: Mr. and Mrs. F. E. tittle: N. C: Miss E. Ecole- erce: R. I: Mr. Joseph reton: N. J: Mr. Ernest rery: Comm: Mr. W. Hert- e, N. Y: Mr. M. D. Walt- e, and Mr. H. B. White Philadelphia. Books on Christmas Day at dinner pupils of her child go to their homes days. The dinner was served ik and was of the good style. Besides the pupils, at Harry Windsor were being twelve guests in all four clock the company and in the evening other ends came and joined in delightful evening. Thompson Waynes adds Women's Bible meeting taking at the Timothy Bap- Brooklyn, and Sunday Baptist Church, On Sun- nes the spoke to an appre- cee at the Baptist Temple D W Wither is pastor spoke on the subject of siment Those who heard pleased and accrimi- lated members measured her the third Sunday night as coming Mrs Vernon the West and street, gave and fax reception in honor The poster and dining domitiously decorated with dolls. The invited guests Miss was rendered by Homes of the New Am- rican and Mr. Farrell a severely decorated, in places were laid for forty was assisted by her sister, Susan M. Jones and Mrs. Taylor opens a few from Mrs. Charles S. Wilson, N. J. William to the Vanderbilt from a her embellished and with N. C. Christine from the Fifth ave. from Mrs. I. H. Williams I. Kennard, N. J. The Lecturer will be Professor of the United States Army. The lecture will give of the academy from its the highest city of An- of its guiding ethics, life on and his thorough train- ed officers and their equi- pmcourses. The lecture by stereopict views are admitted free of affair was the Christ riven by Demoiselle at the home of her C. E. Minott. 24 city. Little Miss Price, who in six years old, was assisted in receiving by Demi Nicole Laine Hood, the four-year-old granddaughter of Bishop J. Hood, and Master Arthur Underwood, of Broma, N. Y. The children began to arrive at 2 p.m. and were entertained during the afternoon with games and by the following program: Chorus, "Music in the Air," accompanist little Miss Adena Price; piano solo, Adena Price; dialogue, "The Little Pilgrim," Demoiselle's Louise Hood and Adena Price; piano solo, "Pleasure Train Polka," by Adena Price; resituation, Christmas selection, by Master Arthur Underwood; impromptu recitations and a vocal solo, "Good Night, Beloved," by Master Arthur Underwood. Little Miss Price entertained her guests with vocal and instrumental selections on the piano and violin. At 6 p.m. covers were laid for all present, and an enjoyable time was spent. Special New Year's Dinner with wine, 40 cents, at Nail Bros. Restaurant, 450 Sixth avenue. Miss Carrie E. Bryant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant, was recently married to Mr. Chas Desilver, at 222 East 97th street, New York, Rev. C. Fernanders, of Union A. M. E. Church, was the ominous clerkman. Mr. Desilver is a native of Creston, India. Miss Mamie E. Gail, the popular stenographer of the Y. M. C.A., is quite an accomplished young woman. Besides being an expert stenographer, she plays the piano with much grace and ability. Private boxes for the imitation subscription dance of the Progressive Art and Embroidery Club on sale at the residence of Mrs. Frank W. Stewart, 212 West 14th street, Mrs. William Prime, Kingston, and Mrs. Andrew C. Little, 134 West 14th street. A Christmas reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Toler, of No. 9 West 99th street. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Burnett, Prof. and Mrs. Charles Mancill, Mr. Bank, Miss Stewart, A. Paine and Mr. Cleveland, C. Wien. Learn the new dances: Charles H. Victoria Cases, Monday and Thursday evenings, Palace Hall, 201 street and Seventh avenue. Member of Metropolitan Dancing Masters Association. The young men at the Y.M.C.A. are very enthusiastic over the game if ping-pong. Exciting contests are held every afternoon between the experts around the bridging. Prof. Wm. L. Bailley, principal of P. S. No. 99, was one of the visitors to the Y.M.C.A. last Sunday. Mr. Kempston Thomas, a student from Hampton Institute, is spending the winter in New York. The hold Lodge, No. 1999 G.U. O. of O.F., will hold its fourteenth annual reception and ball at Tammany Hall. Third avenue and Fourteenth street. Wednesday evening, February 10. See ady later. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Younger have removed from 410 West 96th street to 196 West 101st street. Quite a number of young men and women who are students in our various colleges and universities in the country are spending the holidays in New York. Some of those in New York for the holidays are Mr. Arthur Brooks of Howard University, Mr. Gordon L. Jones of Cornell University, Mr. William D. Roberts of Jefferson Medical College, Mr. Paine of Lincoln University, and Mr. Cifred Miles of Andover Theological Seminary. Mr. Walter Dugan of the firm of Douglas, Hill & Pemberton, will for his home Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Christmas with his parents. Mr. Dugan is a successful business man. Mr. eyes of the world set Mehrabin, Brooks and adjacent boroughs in the county of the city of Providence, Art Institute of Pennsylvania, Chelsea University, and Mrs Mary Jane Adams of Colchester St. C. is opening the winter in New York with her son, Mr. Allen Smith of N. 231 West 602 street Clarence Lewis of Howard University and excommin of vicious St. Christopher Tenn. is confirming the business with his mother and father of 121 West 602 street Secretary Thomas J. Bell of the Y. M. C. A. was the president of many handed on Christmas presents. Mr. Farnes of Waterbury, Conn. spent Christmas in New York. Mr. Farnes is a successful carrier in Water bury. Mr. John David of the Misses Mans and School of Doha Farnes NY. comes the holidays in New York and Semp- rial Corn. Mr. David is a presen- ting man and a personal member of Young Man's Christian Association. Court House at the residence of the late Mrs. W. H. Hewlett, Sunday by Dr. and Mrs. G. Hewlett, Hewlett, 11 West Fifth Street, New York, W. George of New York, W. George was as aided in appointing to Mrs. Jane Freeman Booth and W. Young, Mrs. William Green and R. J. Cooper presided at the month's local. More than 150 guests called during the evening. The ladies of the Episcopal Circle met at the residence of W. Henry L. Kipps, 22 Dormant Street, Monday, December 22, Amending those present as visitors and members were: Madam C. H. Appleson, Alexander, Ballard, Baxter, Watkins, Webster, Waller, Curtis, Henderson, Carter, Cooper, Wormley, Kemp and Mrs. George Young, who was the guest of honor. Dr. and Mrs. Walter Alexander, of Orange, N. L. entertained the following at: Dutch Hill Monday evening; Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Cower, Mrs. Young, Dr. and Mrs. G. Hardenstein, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. William Green, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. On Christmas night occurred the 20th annual Christmas reception of Walter F. Craig. It was a grand success both socially and financially, over 1,100 pro- she being present. These annual affairs seem to hold their own with the public, presumably because Mr. Craig can always be relied upon to keep his faith with them in anything he may promise. The guests who attended had a very enjoyable time dancing to the strains of his fampus orchestra which still stands at the head of the list. The ladies were very handsonly gourned and presented a grand spectacle in the beautiful hall. It is rather an unusual thing to see one individual carry on an annual entertainment for 28 consecutive years, and still command the patronage of so many of the public. It certainly speaks volumes for his standing with them. May the future remain as successful as the past. The Fortnightly Whist Club, of Jersey City, entertained at a card party on Monday evening. December 25, at the residence of Dr. Cannon, 334 Pacific avenue, Jersey City, N. J. A most enjoyable evening was spent. The first prizes were awarded to Miss Dora Cole and Mr. Thomas Steptoe. Among those present were: Mesdames, Ranikolph, Richards, Spraggins, Jackson, of Jersey City; Misses, Hayes, Dora Cole, Georgia Coke, Mattie Berry, of New York; Ida M. Moore, Elsie Davis, of Brooklyn; Grace E. Currie, of Staten Island; Lillian Forlham; Mae Smith, Belle Hall, Edith McKenny, Julia Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Dickerson, Jersey City; Messrs. Clifford Terry, Gerald Norman, Henry Harding, B. W. Withers, A. Thomas, Phleps, Young, Robinson, of New York; Messrs. Steptoe and C. Dudley, of Brooklyn; Messrs. Thomas W. Parker, Louis Hilton, Dg Keroy Baxter, of Newark; Messrs. Wilkinson, Dr. Stroud Willis, of Jersey City, Mr. Mitchell, of Elizabeth, N. J. --- $300 cash buy a new room home in Brooklyn or New Jersey: 30 minutes to New York. All improvements, E. A. Johnson, Room 722, Tr蜗e Building, 154 Naman street. Theme, 40% Beck --- Opening of special chan in drowning making of Near. Beech's Dreamwalking School. 224 West Fifty-second street, New York City. Booth open for regi- ment. 11:30 a.m. 11:50 a.m. A thru- sand and practical course in drowning and indies' tailoring in all its brunches. Bridging, embroidery, brudging, cutting and sewing by the French sys- tem. Call or write. aly. 3-1 The Attorneys Realty and Industrial Company, Inc. The annual meeting of the stockholders of this company for the selection of District and the tra- nment of District and the many come before it, will be held at the offe- f of the company. 222 W. Purlstreet on Thursday, the 15th day of January, at 11 o'clock noon. R. J. Edwards, Secretary. YOUNG NEXT FAILORISHING ESTAT- LIBRISM. LADEN SUITS TO ORIER. 224 W. 320 STREET. SPECIAL RATES FOR JANUARY. Winter Daily News Rev C. Leroy Butler, joined in holy matrimony Tuesday evening, December 12. Miss Bertha C. Miller to Mr John W. Talley at the residence of Bertraule, Mr. Benjamin C. Miller, No. 305 West 10th street. Many hand-ons and costly presents were received from Jersey City, Yonkers, New York and Charleston, S. C. The bride's dress was a white messaline empire gown. The best man was Mr. Benjamin Glasco of Lincoln University, and the bridesmaid, Miss Marion A. Miller, her sister, Among the guests present were: Mr. Philip M. Thorne, Jr., of Yale University, Mr. Henderson of Lincoln University, Mr. Heward Moctlie of Yonkers, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs A. N. Brown and Mrs Dr. Roberts, Mrs. D. W. Harvey played the welding march. After the ceremony a delicious supper was served. The bride and groom at 12 o'clock left for their future home. No. 406 West 10th street, in a taxicab BROOKLYN. Do You Want Your Son or Daughter to Earn Some Extra Money If you wish to start your daughter or one out in bedroom by letting him or her earn some extra money, after school hours or on Saturday, write her a letter of appreciation, or art. Tinkercrest Institute, Tinkercrest, Alabama—adry Mrs. Benjamin Williams has gone to visit her home in North Carolina after an absence of ten years. Mr. Clarence F. Lucas, of No. 1 Quincy street, formerly stenographer Mr. George Foster Peabody, left for Saturdays evening for Howard University, Washington, D.C., where he will complete his education. Miss Geneva Jackson of Newport, R.I. is the guest of the Misses Jenine F. and Olivia May Harris during the holidays. Miss Jessie Muse and sister of New Haven, Cohan, are spending the holidays in Brooklyn with their grandmother, Mrs. Anna A. Perkins. Mr. John B. Bell and Lincoln University is spending his life in vacation with his parents on Gov't Island. Miss Rebecca J. Carr, missionary at Clarksville, Tenn., is expected in the city early in January to begin mission work. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Vann, 41 Rockwell place, was the center of much pleasure Christmas evening, when a few friends had been invited to enjoy their hospitality. Those presidents were as follows, Rev. and Mrs. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Rev. Gant and mother, Mrs. Cora Powell and Mr. F. A. Ray; Mrs. Freeman and Mr. Lightfoot, Mrs. McArthur, Miss Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. Farley, Messrs. Manson, Stark, Mr. Cassell and Mr. Wallace. The whole party enjoyed the very select cast of Mr. Lightfoot: "Oh, be joyful!" Mr. James T. Thomas celebrated Christmas at his residence, 522 Halsey street, with his daughter and grandchildren with a few invited friends. Mr. Thomas, although over eighty years of age, enjoys good health and attends regularly to his duties at the banking house of Harvey Fiske and Sons, where he has been employed for the past forty-five years. It has his custom to issue an address to his people on what Christmas means and to admonish them of the dusty they over one another. The compliments of the season are presented by Mr. Thomas to his many friends. Mrs. William Green of ninth street, entertained the Brownie Whist Club sunday Afternoon Whist Club in honor of Mr. George Young of Detroit. Progressive whist was inaugurated in. The following fellows were present: M. dames W. G. Alexander, G. Young. W. Watkin, E. Gregory, G. Henderson, G. Wibecion, E. Hunter, J. Dewing, C. Lannard, R. L. Cooper, F. Dewing, B. Ballard, C. Morse J. Petersen, W. Johnson, C. H. Anderson, W. Hackley, H. T. Mara, L. Hutchinson, R. Ragers, H. L. Kemp, L. Sampson, Boston, Mass. Miss Remile R. Lowey, of New York City, to Mr. Tennantman L. Fleurus, of Brooklyn, N. Y., October 14, 1908. SENTEARY. Mr. John Way Aworth, of Quantico, Md., died December 9 and was buried December 11. He was the beloved beloved of the Boone County Aworth. He leaves to mount Blessing a wife, five daughters, three sons and fifteen grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. A. L. Kendall, pastor of the Boone County Aworth and Charles Eby, local presider. The text was "Death in Sunflower Up in Victory." The hymn of his own selection, "Jesus All At Boone," he gave. He wished I to be a father, asked all of his family to meet him in glory. He was a beloved husband to his wife and dear father to his children. He was also one of the old veterans of the war. He was 61 years of age. Ibid. December 1, 1908, at her home, Dowell, Hanover County, Va., at 2:30 p. m., Mrs. Sarah K. Baldwin. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Baird Hingstobson, Mrs. Linda Hingstobson, of New York; Mrs. Taylor, of Montreal, Canada; and Mrs. Agnes Miller and Sarah J. Elliot, of Richmond, Va. Funeral book place from Jerusalem Baptist Church, of which she been a member for a number of years. There is no such, however watched and fended. But one dead lamb is there. There is no fireside, however defended. But has one vacant chair.—Her Children. MICR WILSON—On Sunday, December 21, after a short illness at his late rite, he was taken to Albert Wilson. Decased was born in Toronto. He leaves a wife, three children, and a boat of friends to mourn their loss. The remains were interred in Toronto. 17 MEMORIAL PEYTON—In memory of our father and sister, Thomas H. Pertson, Sr., who sparted this life December 29, 1907. "Gone, but not forgotten." How Cultured School Pioneers Can Born Extern Pay. If you are a orphan worker and want to earn certain extra money after orphan work, you may be permitted to A. H. 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New Office: 730-732 Financial Avenue Ind. Baltimore Three 12th Street Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 612-2-2830 WARNINGS, D. C., Dec. 28.—The thirteenth canon is nearly upon us, and some good official pickings are in sight in connection threwwith. Special agents, clerks, messengers, laborers, enumerators, etc., will have to be appointed, and of the thousands of helpers needed, the Negro desires an adequate share. The race did fairly well under the twelfth canon, but was not nearly so well cared for as it should have been. A few were retained in the permanent bureau and are, there yet. Appointees are to be designated by the members of Congress, as before, but the clerks, it is understood, will be compelled to stand a special examination before being put to work. Each Senator and Representative will have a specified quota allotted him for his State or district; based upon population. The employment, though temporary, is fairly remunerative, and will relieve the pressure for patronage to a moderate extent. The Negro is pretty fairly represented on the general committees in charge of the Taft inauguration. On the executive committee there are Judge Robert and K. R. Horner. Mr. Territorial municipal court of Harvard and served prin-He Felides coln cti-uber dele-Con is con-Church action to firmman of organizations, pro mem-Phil W. Dancy, Cobb, M. Mc- s city, in the retary ted to erk in us is ever part- subject, w." The do not know ers and how men, upon of their ignorance agreement of their opinion, dis- ceive their attempt to keep abreast of nes. Atwood writes in part: "There has always been something peculiarly annoying to me in the way at men, generally, insist on ignoring a opinion in the discussion either t events or of views on certain political life. that they are not a part of any viiie and are not vitally interested the daily occurrences of public events. 'Often I have heard men, especially in tool life, discuss the affairs of namal public life among themselves, toly ignoring the girls around them, and have known girls to be interested in ch discussions, but afraid to venture opinion because of the sarcasm which ght follow. Sometimes I have seen em gracious enough to open the sub- to the girls, but if one chances to er in opinion she meets with such a 'iff as this: 'You girls know nothing politics' or 'Girls read nothing we're all Y literature,' generally speaking, that like fiction, that they poems of modern it should not be fors a large proportion current topics and deen without being con- think that the spirit men toward women in inherited. The old-time n's sphere is simply in been handed down from to another, and I would ment dispute the element is in it, but I would statement taken as is Even in the home, a will life about need to knowquence in e so ing t their when are given without reason and without proof that they are false, but they expect a woman to sit quietly by and defend them. "For example, when the subject of women's suffrage rights is mentioned the man immediately says, 'A woman has no right to vote.' If a girl should ask why, 'Well, just because she has no business voting.' Now this is no reason that my interpersonal women can accept and adhere for the sake of argument she may present reasons supporting the opposite side. Then instead of fair and open debate she is often subject to ridicule. "Now it seems to me that in this age, which we all agree in terming the acme of civilization, there might be more justice. As there has been advancement in other phases of life, why can there not be progress here? I am willing as one of my sex to let the man continue to be the leader. I admit that the affairs of State should be in his hand, but I insist that the woman should not altogether be shut out, that she should not be treated with contempt when she proves that she is interested. "I am not pleading that men sympathize or forbear with women in their shortcomings, all we want is a square deal. There are young men who do not keep informed on current events and they are not treated with contempt by those who do. We do not want consideration merely because we are women. Let all who read be treated according to merit and not sex. If there are women who read, give them the same respect that is given a man who reads, thus a pleasant and profitable relation may exist on an equal basis between all who are 'to be intelligent on public matters where they are men or women." WASHINGTON NEWS WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28.—Prof. J. Gerald Tyler, formerly connected with the M. Street High School, of this city, now director of music in the High School at Kansas City, Mo., is in the city, spending the holiday season with his brother, Auditor Ralph W. Tyler. George Albert Hawkins, for many years the body servant of General Grant while he was in the field and after he became President, and for twenty years a driver for Presidents of the United States, is dead at the age of seventy-five years. He was a native of Ann Arundel county, Maryland. Edward Thornton Burrell, who has long been the confidential secretary to Adjutant General F. C. Ainsworth, of the War Department, is versatile. In addition to being an expert stenographer, a poet of no mean attainments, a writer and a factor in the social life of Washington, it may surprise his intimate friends to know that he is a fine cook. Mr. Thomas J. Calloway, to whose administrative talent the main credit for the success of the Negro Department of the Jamestown Exposition belongs, is making a name for himself as a barrister in the courts of the District. Maj. Charles W. Fillmore, of Ohio, expects to sever his connection with the Treasury Department at an early date, and is perfecting his plans to embark in a financial enterprise with the Broadway firm of A. T. Pierson & Company, of New York, handling stocks and bonds and other gilt-edged securities. Register W. T. Vernon is to be the of the day at the second annual Donglass banquet of the Crisis Republican Club, at Cleveland February 12. This will be of the 100th anniversary of the Abraham Lincoln and the birtht Frederick Douglass. Prof W. S. borough, president of Wilberforce versity, will also speak Bishop J. W. Smith, of the A. M. E.ion Church, returned to the city Monday last after an absence of several weeks attending conferences in the South. Accompanied by Mrs. Smith, he left almost immediately for Philadelphia to attend a banquet given in his honor by Rev. P. A. Wallace and the congregation of the A. M. E. Zion Church in that city. Bishop Smith has one of the finest homes owned by colored men in Washington. Miss A. M. Barnes, a trained nurse of Baltimore, has entered Freedmen's Hospital to specialize for one year. She was quite successful during her two years' of work at her profession in the Monumental City. Dr. A. M. Curtis has been to Richmond, Va., where he performed a successful operation on William P. Burrell, secretary of the United Order of True Reformers. Dr. Curtis is the principal member of the staff of consulting surgeons of Richmond Hospital. By invitation of the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University, a good-sized audience listened to an able presentation of an interesting case at law, in which six speakers appeared for the litigants. The affair was under the auspices of the Blackstone Club, of which C. C. Sanford is president and L. A. Hilton is secretary. Arrangements are being made for a Methodist Christian Congress under the auspices of the Washington Zion Methodist Preachers' Association, to be held at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, February 13, 14 and 15. Ministerial and lay delegates representing the churches and missions in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, included in the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference territory, and infraternal delegates from other denominations will be in attendance. Bishop J. W. Smith and Presiding Elder M. L. Blalock will deliver addresses. The local committee on arrangements is headed by Rev. S. L. Corrothers. Prof. W. A. Hunton, international secretary of the, Y. M. C. A., was the speaker at the men's big meeting last Sunday at True Reformers' Hall. Mr. Hunton was secretary of the association at Norfolk, the first established for colored men, before taking up the international work. He was also a delegate to the World's Student Christian Conference, at Tokio, Japan, last year. He is one of the most useful workers the Y. M. C. A. has ever had in the field. Mrs. Huguen, his talented wife, has gone on a tour of Europe. Dr. Booker T. Washington was in the city Monday and met the President and Trustees of Howard University. His time was too limited to visit all of the departments of the institution. He managed to take a peep into the room of Dr. A. M. Curtis. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the ented elocutionist, has been invited read in the reprint course of entertainment The several productions of the charming operetta, "Prince Chrysanthemum," through the ways aid means committee, of which Mrs. A. M. Curtis is chairman, has added a neat sum to the treasury of the growing Anti-Tuberculosis Society of the District. Mias Josie Weston gave the production a skilled stage management, and Master Merrill Curtis again demonstrated his ability as an actor, carrying off the horrors of the evening. Supervising Principal John C. Nalle, of the public schools, has been indefinitely suspended and will later be demoted for alleged neglect of duty. He signed a payroll carrying the name of a teacher who had died several days before and when given his teachers' checks he handed that of the deceased to a Miss Martha Laggona, who had authority to receive the same prior to the death of the principal, Miss A. C. Waller. Achitect W. Sidney Pittman has been paid $2,000 as his fee for drawing the plans for the $95,000 public school building at Garfield. The structure is to contain twelve rooms and is to be one of the finest in the District of Columbia. When Prof. W. S. Scarborough was here a few days ago he paid a pleasant visit to President Roosevelt in company with Register W. T. Vernon and Dr. John F. Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church. The President evinced a deep and sympathetic interest in the future of Wilberforce University and felt that the plans outlined for its betterment by the new chief executive were practical and would work out successfully. Prof. L. B. Moore, dean of the Teachers' College of Howard University, was in Philadelphia last week, attending a meeting of the Association of Doctors of Philosophy of the University of Pennsylvania, held to prepare for the celebration of the centenary of the death of Charles Darwin. The association met as the guest of the Botanical Society of the University of Pennsylvania. A SCHOOL IN EVERY DIOCese Continued from Page 1 increased 2 per cent, or 5,000 acres, and personal property values have increased nearly 2 per cent. A 'farmers' conference has been organized, and by means of that'confrence and the school's work colored farmers are rapidly gaining in thrift, industry, foresight and moral responsibility. Furthermore the school is almost unique among Southern schools in having the loyal respect and unanimous support of the white community. "St. Augustine's School, Raleigh, N. C. was founded forty years ago, and was a part of the general education movement which ensued upon the close of the war. Its traditions were largely determined in its origin; but though it has done less industrial work and has exercised less social influence upon the community in which it is situated, it has the singular distinction of having a graduate body, 122 in number, of which 120 are known to have made good economically and morally in the community in which they are living. This statement, known to be true, is conclusive proof that the colored people are a good philanthropic and spiritual investment, and that fact is all the clearer by virtue of the incidental fact that St. Augustine's student body has not been drawn from, a selected or exceptional class of colored people. "The Institute's work has been to try to help those schools to better standards and to more effective work; and its purpose is to increase their number by planting at a strategic point in each diocese of the South a similar school. What can be for churchmen and for believers in the social efficiency of religion a more important and crucial use of money? A great deal of money could be used within the next five years in strategic work with practically no waste in efficiency. The result would be an enormous contribution to the material well-being of the South and of the nation, and the demonstrated efficiency of the Episcopal Church at least along one line of social endeavor." A Dedr of Mummission In This County. The following is transcribed from the records of the New York. County register's office, and is interesting as showing that New York State is not yet a century distant from slavery: "To all whom these presents shall come or concern Anthony Dey, of the city of New York, attorney-at-law, sends greeting: "Know ye. That the said Anthony Dey for divers good causes and considerations him thereto moving, hath and by these presents doth manumit from slavery and forever set free his negress named Hannah by him the said Anthony Dey purchased from Isaac Clason, which said negrees is of the age of thirty-three years or thereabouts. To have and to hold to her the said negress Hannah her full, free manumission and freedom from, the day of the date-heere, fully, freely, and absolutely for her own proper use, benefit, and behoof forever, without any claims whatever on the part of the said Anthony Dey or his legal representatives-forever here-after. "In witness whereof, the said Anthony Dey hath hereto set his hand and seal this third day of July, in the year eighteen hundred and eleven. Sealed and delivered in the presence of ANTHONY DEY (L.S.) "JOHN H. CONCKLIN. "City of New York. ss.: Anthony Dey, of the city of New York, attorney-at-law, appeared before me, Pierre C. Van Wyck. Esquire, recorder of the city of New York, and acknowledged that he executed the within instrument as his voluntary act and deed for the uses and Madam, accept our almost width of a jerry and program now please thanks for your patronage. Our hire paid with program and program combined lowest capital and exp. worth and a lady with much desired appartenance, on the behalf of our clients you are to give us the information. Madam, if you would enable of New York City, we would like to thank you for your kindness. In lieu of money, we would like to thank you for your kindness. We will find Long Distance Shipping, however, an excellent option for your purposes. We hope to have in person. We would invite your correspondence concerning program and appartenance to every detail. Write for us late in the day. 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 A full line of Perfumes and Toilet Articles Electric and Facial Massage, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco purposes therein mentioned. I allow it to be recorded. "P. C. VAN WYCK. "Recorded for and at the request of Hannah, this fifth day of February, 1512, in Liber 96, of Conveyances for New York County at page 272." TAFT CONDEMNS DEMOCRATIC PLAN titled to vote, was intended to exempt the persons thus made eligible from the educational or property qualifications which follow in the descriptions of the fifth and sixth classes of persons who shall be entitled to vote. The same thing may be said of the third and fourth classes, which include foreignborn citizens of the United States naturalized between January 1, 1869, and the date of the adoption of the proposed section and the male descendants of such mentioned persons. This is in order to exempt such immigrants and their descendants from educational or property qualifications, "Now, we know the first four classes include no Negroes at all. In other words, it is intended to free the whites from educational or property qualifications, but to subject all Negroes to them "The whole law ought to be condemned. It is not drawn in the spirit of justice and equality, having regard for the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, and I sincerely hope that no Republican and no Democrat who desires equality of treatment to the black and white races will vote for it. "Sinisterly yours." Making Preparations for the Reception of Western in March. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 31.—The next meeting of the Inaugural Welcome Club will be held the first Thursday evening in January in Room No. 5, True Reformers' Hall. It is announced that the membership is increasing daily. Not only is the list more numerous than ever before but the earnest money paid Sinkely yours. "WILLIAM H. TAFT." INAUGURAL WELCOME CLUB A CARD A widow of a people who wrote a book and wrote a new book for her piano life N B E African Ameri- c Avenue. Dum- age Mane. Died and Away Afri- cation York 1818. CAN R. A. Telephone. Lafayette. All in the Avenue. Whit- er is one of the women with 13-19 yr. N G E R'S B GENOX AVEN 33rd and 18th store in Harlem. We name belo- For Rheumatism through Balsam and Cold in the Pomade, Strai D E A L E Guaranteed W y Food Law. & MY Importers of MES AND nth Ave. S. B R INSORIAL 342 WEST 37 9th Aves. Of Perfumes and Massage, Cigars RB, Proprietor into the hands of the treasurer is much larger than has been true at this period of the three Presidential years that the club has been actively in operation. The members registered represent the leading citizens of Washington. The officers of the organization are: President, Dr. Wilson Bruce Evans; first, second and third vice-presidents, E. M. Hewlett, Walter J. Singleton and Dr. W. S. Lofton; financial secretary, H. P. Slaughter; general secretary, J. C. Burlls; treasurer, Daniel Murray. President Evans has been detailed to secure a suitable hall, and it is almost settled that Convention Hall will be secured. Treasurer Murray is receiving bids for the music. The services of a colored orchestra are preferred, other things being equal. Mr. R. W. Thompson has been appointed chairman of the committee on publicity. Among those active in making arrangements for the inauguration are: W. L. Houston, D. D. Moore, C. F. M. Browne, Daniel Freeman, Robert J. Harlan, Leon S. Turner, Frank A. Byron, John E. Collins, C. J. Pickett, Ernest R. Amos, Willis A. Madden, W. A. McBeath, N. B. Marshall, W. H. Clifford, W. H. J. Malvin, Dr. G. W. Cabaness, General H. Forrest, W. A. Joiner, F. D. Lee, Aaron Russell, Robert A. Pelham, J. M. Houser, 'George L. Walton, Leonard E. Dogans, W. L. Lee, Hon. W. T. Vernon, J. A. Lankford, J. Henry Lewis, Dr. W. H. Conner, Benjamin Washington, Lieut. Thomas H. Clarke, L. Melendez King, Joseph E. Johnson, Roscoe C. Bruce, W. Stephen Fuller, Dr. J. C. Norwood and E. F. Steele. Alive to All the Issues THE NEW YORK AGE has lost none of its vitality since passing through its recent editorial and mechanical change. The fact is THE AGE has always been and is now ably edited and as newsy, if not more so, than any of our race exchanges. THE NEW YORK AGE may be awarded as an up-to-date journal, the publis issues affecting the North and South, and deserves well the con- n intelligent people. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:—Bruni P. Theman, J. H. Morgan Taylor, Pumice C. L. Brown, John H. Brown, Walker K. Hendry, Bunil P. Brown, Jr. OPEN ALL NIGHT ```markdown ``` Two Doors West of Seventh Avenue Prompt Service and Prison Right Thomas W. Turner Charles E. Holmes Bn. 210 West 77th St. Bn. 498 7th Ava. NOTARY PUBLIC Jan. 10 1 yr ```markdown ``` Rev. Robert R. Montet's services can be held for Sickness, Pneumonia, Preaching and Marriages, at any hour in the day or night. H. Adolph Ho FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND F 21 W. 133d St., Nov Good Service. Mode PARKER @ WAINV UNDERTAK 6 Lawrence Street, No Tel, 4488 Morningside The services of Rev. 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