New York Age

A. E. Smith, New York Representative, Says Company in Buying Steamer and That He Man $13,000 on Hand. Chief Sam, who has been promoting an African colonization scheme in the Southwest with much success, is expected to arrive in New York on or about January 21 or 22. According to advises from Bolcy, Okla, Chief Sam will be accompanied by a committee, made up of twenty-seven Negroes from different states. Up to Wednesday afternoon the party had not reached New York. So many inquiries have been received by The Acz from the colored people of Oklahoma asking to be acquainted of the integrity and standing of Chief Sam that an Acz representative called on A. E. Smith, who is advertised as the American agent of the Akin Trading Company, with offices in the Bishop Building, Z71 W. 125th street. The Akin Trading Company is the concert of which Chief Sam, who is a native of Gold Coast, West Africa, is the moving spirit. Chief Sam came to the United States three years ago and succeeded in getting quite a number interested in the project. He was in New York City for several months, but when many began to criticise his scheme as visionary he went to Dakota and incorporated under the laws of that State. Then he organized 106 auxiliaries and is said to have operated in Oklahoma and elsewhere with such success that he sold $100,000 worth of his concern's capital stock. Several hundred Negroes have disposed of their property and become interested in Chief Sam's African colonization project, despite the many charces of fraud. In speaking of Chief Sam to an Act representative, Agent Smith declared that the promoter was absolutely innocent and sincere in his intentions. According to Smith, who is a white man, Chief Sam has not handled one cent of the money he has collected, but has rewarded it to him to be deposited in one of the local banks; that there is $11,000 now on hand with which to complete the purchase of a steamer that cost $200,000 when new. This vessel is said to be in the West Indies. At the offices of the Munson Steamship Company, the present owners of the steamer in question, it was admitted that negotiations were under way for the purchase of the vessel and said that the deal would probably be consummated about February 1. It is said that the steamer will be rechristened the Liberia and will sail from New York for Galveston, where it will pick up prospective emigrants for West Africa. All who have one share of stock in the Akim Trading Company will be given free passage, but will have to pay for their meals. ODD-FELLOWS GET Odd Fellows GET TOGETHER AT PHILA Special to Time New York Times Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 22—President Odd Fellows from all parts of the country were here last week attending the semi-annual session of the Subcommittee of Management of the order Grand Master Edward H. Morris presided. Besides transacting a large amount routine business, a tentative program for the opening exercises of the Biennial Movable Committee, which meets at Boston next September, was adopted. The trouble that seemed imminent over the displacement of officers of the District Grand Lodge of Georgia, which action had been overruled by Grand Master Morris, was averted by the two factions in that State reaching a basis of agreement. The Supreme Court of the Order disbanded of regular business. Among those in attendance were: Edward H. Morris, Chicago, grand master; Henry Lincoln Johnson, Atlanta, deputy grand master; James P. Needham, Philadelphia, grand secretary; Julius C. Johnson, Baltimore, grand treasurer; W. David Brown, New York; George A. Sheege, Jacksonville, Pa.; George W. Hays, Cincinnati, and C. A. Howze, Birmingham, Ala., grand directors; L. N. Porter, Little Rock, Ark.; W. W. Lawrence, Newbern, N. C. and T. P. Turner, Puhaski, Temm. grand auditors; B. J. Davis, Atlanta chief justice of the supreme court of the order; W. L. Houston, Washington and W. R. Morris, Minneapolis, associate justices; W. T. Francis, St. Paul, Minn. clerk of the court, and Harry S. Cawings, Baltimore, attorney general of the order. PRINCIPAL IS SUED FOR THE DEATH OF YOUTH Suki and 92,000 damage has been brought to the Supreme Court, Long Island City, by Joseph Mayo, 81 Congresswoman, Planning, against Heart Todd, principal of the New York Parental School, and Justus Sanders, an attendant of the institution, charged with being responsible for the death of Alden Mayo, 13 years old, who was an inmate of the school. Joseph Mayo, who is a lay minister of the A. M. E. Church at Flushing, alleges that his son was compelled to take part in a parade when ill, and that the youth contracted pneumonia which resulted in his death. In the petition the administration of affairs in the New York Parental School is attacked, and the charge is made that the statutes of the State of New York have been violated in that Saunders was permitted to prescribe and administer medicine to the boy, although not a licensed nurse and possessing no knowledge of medicine. It is alleged that when young Mayo was committed to the New York Parental, School in 1911 he was healthy and strong, although he showed an unwillingness to attend school; that he was musically inclined and was made a drummer in the band of the institution. The boy is said to have first complained of being ill on May 20, 1912. However, notwithstanding his protestations of illness he was compelled to take his place with the band in a parade of school children in Jamaica, and while marching it is said that he collapsed and was taken back to school in an automobile by Principal Todd. Although the youth again complained of being sick he was instructed to go with the band in school exercises the next day. On June 2, the boy's parents visited the school and when his father told Principal Todd that the youth needed medical attention the principal replied that the boy was "taking" a practice which Todd said was general at the institution. However, after the visit of the father it is said that Saunders was allowed to give the boy some oil and pills. In the meantime young Mayo waKEPT busy at his tasks. It is alleged that on June 7 the boy collapsed in the community house where he was living and then Dr. George L. Cornstock was called in and ordered the immediate removal of the boy to the Jamaica Hospital on the following day. ANNUAL Y. M. C. A FAIR TO BE HELD IN BROOKLYN The Y. M. C. A. Fair has come to be a fixed event in the Brooklyn winter season and promises to be very successful this year. It will be held February 4, 5 and 6 at Summer Hall on Rutton street, opposite Summer avenue. The branch is attempting to raise sufficient money in the fair to pay all its debts and swell the building fund, which it is accumulating in advance of a formal campaign. This fund amounts at present to $00. There will be attractive programs each evening and the booths will be loaded as usual with beautiful and interesting objects. Following are the committees: SUPPER TABLE—Mrs. G. A. Curry, chairman; Mrs. Marie Parker, Mrs. Julia Williams, Mrs. Hannah Grant, Mrs. C. Boden, Mrs. Frank Lockett, Mrs. Charles West, Miss Mildred Drummins, Miss Florence Curry, Miss Sadie Williams, Miss Nettie Hughes, Mrs. Minnie Storms, Miss Hattie Reid, Mrs. Alice Dublin, Miss Lucy Wright, Mrs. James Tate, Mrs. S. Johnson, Mamie Johnson, Mrs. W. H. Johnson, Miss Mamie Holmes. GROCERY BOOTH.—G. E. Brown, chairman; E. Stewart, assistant chairman; F. Daniels, A. English MacKnight, W S. Newton, J. D. Dixon, T. P. Daves, F. M. White, W. A. Marable, J. E. Patterson, W. H. Major, J. F. Flippen Chas, N. Dailey, C. L. Nelson, P. A. Mitchell, J. A. Bush, J. F. Rogers, M T. Checks, Alberta Moss, S. Johnson, S. R. Jones, J. B. Hayes, J. T. Brown, A. J. Loring, N. Hungerford, C. H. Thomas, G. W. Stewart, Primus Davis, E. Ferguson. FANCY ARTICLES BOOTH.—R. M. Meroney, chairman; Mrs. N. D. Johnson, Jr., lady chairman; Miss Mabel Kennard, Mrs. E. L. Young, Mrs. L. Sheldon Smith, Mrs. George E. Brown, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Fred Comither, Mrs. N. D. Johnson, Sr. Mrs. Virginia Simmon, Mrs. H. S. Newton, Mrs. R. Stark, Mrs. August Kelsey, Mrs. Carrie Cooper, Mrs. L. G. Herbert Mrs. Louisa Crawford, Miss M. Talbot Miss Rachel Kennard, Miss Elizabeth Comither, Miss Cora McKinney, Miss Lena Jackson, Messrs. E. F. Hall, N. D. Johnson, Jr., M. H. Hamilton and Mrs. A. White, Lexington Avenue; Branch Y. M. C. A. Booth—Miss Rebecca Reynolds, chairman. LEXINGTON AVENUE Y. W. C. A. Booth—Miss Rebecca Reynolds, chairman. APRONS AND UTILITY BOOTH.—Mrs. W. A. Hunton, chairman; Equal Suffrage League assisted by the Spartan Girls. HANDCRICKES BOOTH.—Mrs. Nellie E. Carr, chairman; Mrs. William Sellers, Mrs. A. R. Clements, Mrs. Beulaf Byrd, Mrs. J. E. DeBermicrue, Mrs. E. Brundick, Mrs. E. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnson, Miss Cordell Cully, Miss Louise Jackson, Mrs. Maude Doherty and others. Paris Novelty Smor.—A. L. Comither, chairman; Miss Nina Wilson, lady chairman; Mrs. Edna Bundick, Mrs. Max Stroud, Mrs. R. Poole, Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. Louis Amoro, Mrs. Edward DeMortie, Mrs. S. Amoustus Walker, Mrs. Primaus Davis, Mrs. Maude Merrick, Miss Marie Iryning, Miss Chandine Harper, Miss Clara M Jackson, Miss Florence E. Caesar Miss Gertrude Walker, Miss Louise Walker, Miss Ada Donard, Miss Cora B. Turner, Miss Fannie Jones, Mice Cecerin Russell, Miss E. Heola Hudson, Paul F. Mowhaw, Johanna Carter, Louis Amoro, Edward DeMortie, John Prayer and William Brown. INJUSTICE TO NEGRO BY DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION AT WASHINGTON TOILER Nessell "THERE IS BUT ONE CLOUD UPON OUR HORIZON" President Woodrow Wilson BOURNE RETURNED AS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Reappointment Is Second Big Victory for Atlantic City Druggist One Sent to Boober T. Washington and the Other to Dr. Bourne—Lirgas Need of Vocational Training. Special to The New York Act. Atlantic City, N. J., Jan. 21.—James F. Bourne, the colored druggist of this city, has been re-appointed a member of the Board of Education by Mayor William Riddle, after a hot fight. The appointment is for a term of three years. This is the second big victory for Mr. Bourne, who, in 1912, was compelled to go to the highest courts of the State before he was allowed to attend a meeting of the Board of Education as a member. In appointing James F. Bourne as a member of the Board of Education or Atlantic City Mayor Riddle wrote two letters of a personal nature—one to Dr. Booker T. Washington, informing him of his decision to return the colored druggist as school director and another to the appointee. Mayor Riddle's letter to Dr. Washington follows. Dr. Booker T. Washington. Tuskegee Institute. Tuskegee, Ala. Dear Sir: I read every article you write that I can get hold of. I learn more from you than any other pub- le writer on the subject of edu- cation. I am about to appoint a colored man as School Director of Atl- tantic City for a period of three years. They tell me he is your personal friend, James F. Bourne. A committee of his friends are in the room now as I am dictating. I suggested to them that you write Dr. Bourne and give him your ideas of what he should aim to do as a School Director along with eight other white directors. There are in our schools 1500 colored pupils out of a total en- gagement of 4000 pupils. I would like you if you will to write to him in the general trend of your arti- cles, that he should direct him self to having established in our school vocational training for colo- ored children that would make them useful citizens. I desire to recall to your mind your articles about the pupils be- ing told to bring the old clothes to the school room that all the but- tons might be sewed on. I think that Dr. Bourne should endearment to have these boys and girls educated so that they will be fears, stationary engineers, and generally useful men and good cooks. In his letter to Dr. Bourne. Mayor Riddle said there seemed to be unanimity among the college groups of Atlantic city desiring the job, and the suggestion was made that more attention be given to vocational training in the public schools. NEW BACTERIA SPECIES HAS BEEN DISCOVERED Special to THE NEW YORK ACA Special to THE NEW YORK ACA NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 20. While doing special work in bacteriology at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, A. J. McNorton has discovered and isolated what is decided to be a new bacillus, pathogenic especially for chickens. This new germ was found while experimenting upon a strange malady affecting chickens in the city of Nashville. It is described as being a bacillus (rod-shaped), having motility and producing gas in culture media, and possessing other points of special interest to scientists. This is believed to be the first species of bacteria discovered by a colored man, Mr. McNorton is an ardent Catholic, having once begun the study for the priesthood, but decided later to do work DR. A. J. McNORTON more in direct contact with his race and for a short while published a colored Catholic newspaper in Washington, D. C. Later he took up the study of medicine, after teaching school for a few years, at Shaw University, University of Chicago, and is now at Meharry Medical College. Mr. McNorton has to his credit three patterned inventions, one of which is used considerably on railroads. MIRABLE DICTU! EDITOR IS ROBBED OF MONEY Spread to the New York Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 21—The home of Abel P. Caldwell, editor of the Comment, 1706 N. Wordwell street, was entered and robbed on Wednesday af- ternoon of money and jewelry amount- ing to $200. No trace of the thieves could be found. Well Known Institution Has Been in Existence since 24 Years—Its Present Holdings Total $553,000. Special to THE NEW YORK AME BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 20—At the annual meeting of stockholders of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank, held Friday evening, the report showed that more than $2,500,000 in business was done during the year and that the reserve fund was considerably more than $20,000. A dividend of 8 per cent was declared, and a goodly sum placed to surplus account. The institution's present holdings total $55v,000. The following directors were elected: W. R. Pettiford, B. H. Hudson, Peter F. Clarke, P. M. Edwards, J. O. Diffay, R. T. Jackson, John H. Jones, D. P. Moore, J. S. Jackson, L. H. Strickland, John W. Goodgrave, T. W. Walker, T. C. Windham, A. M. Brown and R. J. Mabry. At a meeting of the directors held Saturday afternoon the officers were re-elected, being W. R. Pettiford, president; B. H. Hudson, cashier; Peter F. Clarke, assistant cashier; J. O. Diffay, vice-president; Bertram H. Hudson, paying teller; John C. Mickle, receiving teller; Walker R. Pettiford, Jr., auditor, and William Townsend and J. A. Ross, bookkeeper. Congratulating the stockholders upon the practical unanimity with which the work of the past year was carried on, and for the good results attained, Dr. W. R. Pertiford, founder and president of the Alabama Peny Savimies Bank, made the feature address at the annual stockholders' meeting held in the assembly room of the banking house Friday night. In every respect this was one of the most remarkable meetings ever held by the stockholders of this concern, and closed the record-breaking year of its history. Bank Has Weathered Many Storms. With reference to the past twenty-four years, when the bank has weathered all kinds of storms, and established a precedent for Negro business history, Dr. Pattiford said: "I can remember the time when the stockholders' meeting was not held in absolute harmony and union. I can remember when we found it difficult to get all to decide upon various points or methods of conducting the business, even in the board of directors. In the past twenty-four years, since the bank has been doing its business here, we have been able to develop in our ranks a strong and forceful set of businessmen in whom the stockholders have complete confidence." Addresses congratulating the officials and scandals, as well as the white people of Birmingham and Alabama for multiply such a great success out of the Penny Bank and its branches were made by the Rev. John W. Goodgrain, Dr. J. S. Jackson, Oscar W. Adams and Mera Lavery. Victor H. Tulane, cashier of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank at Montgomery, stated that the Montgomery branch had done a good year's business and had made an earning of over $1,000 for the home bank. The Rev. W. H. Mixon, of Salem, was also present and made a short address. KILLS INTRUDER OF HOME LOCKED UP FOR MURDER Oxford, N.C., Jan 20—Samuel Taylor, a hard-wounding colored farmer, residing a few miles north of this place, is being held a prisoner for shooting a white man by the name of Sullivan, who invaded Taylor's home. The circumstances attending the tragedy, while strange, are not unusual, and the paradox of justice is made apparent by the hostile attitude of the officials, who although fully convinced that Taylor shot the intruder while protecting his home, are inclined to suggest that Sullivan met with foul play. That Taylor have been set free soon after the shooting had he been a white man in the consensus of opinion here. Taylor had been, out hunting, and upon returning home found Sullivan standing by the stove in his kitchen. According to the testimony of Taylor's brother and sister-in-law, who were present at the time of the shooting, Taylor inquired of Sullivan what his business was in the house. Sullivan refused to give a satisfactory reply and he was ordered out of the house. As the white intruder was leaving the house he turned around and placed his hand on his hip pocket. It was in this attitude that Taylor shot Sullivan. The Oxford Ledger expressed the following sentiments anent the shooting: "As we gared upon his lifeless body we thought that human life is cheap. The open and frank features of the dead man as compared with those of his slayer suggested foul play. This feeling possessed us at the impress." PHILADELPHIA'S NEW Y. M. C. A. BUILDING OPEN Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 21.—Exercises preliminary to the dedication of the Southwest Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, which takes place on January 31, are in progress. The exercises begin with the preaching of a special sermon by the Rew. W. G. Parks, pastor of Union Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon. The ministers of the city inspected the new four-story home of the association, 1724 Christian street, Monday afternoon. Addresses la Bastia and Prebystrian ministers were delivered Monday and Tuesday evenings. The exercises will continue nightly until the dedication takes place. The building is four stories high, cost $110,000 and frents 71 feet on Christian street. The basement contains a heating plant, locker rooms, shower baths and quarters for the boys' department. The first contains offices for the officials, lobby, gymnasium, swimming pool, billiard room, etc. The second floor is taken up with the dining room, kitchen and class rooms. The third and fourth floors contain 70 well furnished dormitory rooms for men and numerous shower baths. Henry W. Porter is the general secretary of the association. The new building here is the fourth to be occupied by colored associations in this country recently. Washington, Chicago and Indianapolis are the other cities that have erected modern buildings. Bahimore, Atlanta, Kansas City and New York expect to occupy modern buildings within the next eighteen months. JAMAICA WOMAN LEAVES HOME AND IS NOT POUND JAMAICA, N. J., Jan. 21—Miss Rose Rantus, aged 50 years, disappeared from the home of her sister, Mra. Sarah Brooks, 159 Pacific street, Sunday morning before breakfast. Miss Rantus was seen leaving the house by her sister, who followed her for eight blocks, but lost her in the congregation of St. Monica Catholic church which was leaving the church at that time. The police department was notified and diligent search made, but she had disappeared completely and no trace of her could be found. Miss Rantus has for the past thirty years been an inmate of the State Asylum, but her mental condition improving, she was paroled last September in care of her sister. She continued to improve and it was hoped that the authorities would soon grant a complete discharge. Until last Saturday the family had resided at 99 Catherine street, and it is thought that the change to Pacific street caused Miss Rantus to become dissatisfied. She had no money and it is feared that she has wandered on the commons and perished from exposure. SPOKANE WOMEN FOR AN AUXILIARY LEAGUE Special to The New York Acm. SPOKANZ, Wash., Jan. 19.—The wives of the members of the Colored Men's Business League here have formed a ladies' auxiliary with the following officers: Mrs. W. R Moten, president; Mrs. F. A. Stokes, vice-president; Mrs. William Greene, recording secretary; Mrs. George F. Anderson, corresponding secretary; Mrs. J. H. Thompson, treasurer. The organization meets every second and fourth Thursday at the league's rooms. 108 South Adams street. GEN. LOUIS WAGNE R DIES IN PHILADELPHIA Special to The New York Acm. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 21.—Gen. Louis Wagner, who, during the Civil War, had charge of Camp William Penn, and sent 14,000 colored soldiers to the front, died last week at his home in this city. For Forty-two Years Deceased Served as Superintendent of the Mother Zion Sunday School Monastic Fraternity, African Society for Mutual Relief, Society of the Sons of New York, Etc., Represented. The funeral of E. V. C. Eato, one of New York's most highly respected citizens, who died at his home, 633 President street, Brooklyn, last Friday, was held from Mother A. M. E. Zion Church Monday night, and was largely attended. The principal eulogy was delivered by Bishop J. S. Caldwell of Philadelphia, a former pastor of the church, who spoke of the many good qualities of the deceased and said that he was always deeply interested in church work, as well as an active worker in fraternal and civic bodies. The deceased was referred to as a man of brigal sympathies and irreproachable character. The Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor of Mother Zion Church, in reading a brief biographical sketch of the deceased, paid a fitting tribute to his memory. Representatives of the African Society for Mutual Relief, of which Mr. Eato was president for 25 years; various Masonic organizations, the Society of the Sons of New York and various departments of Mother Zion Church participated in the services. The church organizations included Class No. 2; the choir, of which the deceased was at one time leader; the board of trustees, on which he served for 40 years; the Sunday School, of which he was superintendent for 42 years; the Board of Deacons, the Kings' Daughters, the Deacons' Board, and the Daughters of Conference. A telegram of eulogy was read from Bishop Walters, who is in the South. Active in Church and Masonic Circles. Among the members of the Masonic fraternity who took part in the funeral services were Thomas H. Alston, district deputy grand master, representing Grand Master Spencer; D. W. Parker, grand senior warder; William M. Stevens, J. D. Phillips, Paul Jones, Eugene Hummer and Mrs. Bettie E. DeToscano, representing the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. M. R. Franklin, Alonzo Reeves and Charles Thomas were among those who paid tribute for various organizations of the church. Among the many handsome floral tributes were a cross from the Queen Insurance Company, where the decrease was an honored employee for many years, anchor. Mrs. Eato; cross, Board of Trustees; wreath, Sunday School; wreath of roses, Daughters and Sons of Conference; broken column, Grand Lodge of Masons; harp, Circle of Kings' Daughters; cross, Ivanhoe Commandery of Knights Templar; anchor, Boyer Lodge of Masons; wreath, Carthagena Lodge of Masons; wreath, Deaconess' Board; wreath, C. Franklin Murray; wreath, Class No. 2, and cross, New York and Newport Fishing Club. W. David Brown had charge of the funeral arrangements. Interment was in Cypress Hill Cemetery. E. V. C. Eato was born in New York City, February 6, 1840, and had be lived until February 8 would have been a member of Mother Zion Church for a half century. For many years he was employed, by an insurance company. He had filled about every official position in the church. He had been ill since Palm Sunday, 1912, when he was stricken with paralysis while attending services at the church. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Elizabeth Barrett, a daughter and two sisters. A sister, Miss Mary Eato, a retired public school teacher, was unable to attend the funeral services on account of illness. DR. WASHINGTON SPEAKS AT TRINITY CHURCH Boston, Mass., Jan. 20- Trinity Church was crowded to the doors Sunday evening with Bostonians, many of whom being prominent citizens, to listen to an address by Dr. Booker T. Washington, who discussed present-day conditions affecting the Neptun. Hundreds of others, among them many parishers, were turned away, so great was the crowd. Half an hour before the service started all the seats had been taken, and the large crowd constantly pouring in soon took up all the standing room until it was impossible for any more to enter. Included in the 1600 present were many Magroes. Bishop William Lawrence, the Episcopal Bishop of Massachusetts, also delivered an address in the interest of Tuskegee Institute. He paid a high tribute to the work the head of Tuskegee is doing for his race. Dr. Alexander Munz, rector of Trinity Church, after sprangings in highly complimentary terms of the Neptun leader and the great work he is doing at Tuskegee; introduced him. MARSHAL OF NEW YORK The Trustees of Fish University held a meeting in New York City Tuesday, January 13, at which were present Paul D. Cravath, Dr. Booher T. Washington, Dr. A. F. Beard, Dr. C. J. Kyder and others. Important matters relating to Fish University were considered. Dr. Jackson Speaks in Baltimore Served in Los Angeles, Ark. BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 21—Dr. Algeron Brassahire Jackson, Philadelphia's well-known surgeon and author, delivered a lecture before the Baltimore Educational Association Thursday afternoon, January 15; on "The Negro in Literature," at the Zion A. M. E. Church, Pennsylvania avenue, near Dalphin street. The church was crowded to the doors, and the consensus of opinion was that Dr. Jackson delivered one of the most interesting and instructive lectures to Baltimore for many a day. While here Dr. Jackson was the guest of the city's leading citizens. Varnon to Speak in Washington. Speech in the New York Arch. SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. 19.-Hon. Wm. T. Vernon, president of Campbell College, Jackson, Miss, will leave that city on or about March 11 on an extensive lecture tour in the Pacific Northwest. His tour is under-the management of the Colored Business Men's League of Spokane. Mr. Vernon's itinerary follows: Butte Mont, March 15-16; Great Falls, Mont. March 17; Helena, Mont, March 18. Spokane, Wash, March 19-20; Seattle, Wash, March 21-22; Vancouver, B. C. March 23; Everett, Wash, March 24; Tacoma, Wash, March 25; Portland, Ore, March 20. At Spokane Mr. Vernon will be the guest of honor at the anniversary banquet given each year by the Colored Business Men's League. ANNUAL, Y. M. C. A. FAIR OBD AND END BOOTH—Mrs. Frans Lookett, chairman; Mrs. John Wheeler, Mrs. Rosa Mitchell, Miss Lucy Wright, Miss Agnes Greene, Miss Bernardine Harris, Miss Mabel Dublin, Miss Gladys Van Cleft, Miss Carolyn Dublin, Miss Cora Robinson, Miss Nettie Hughes, Miss Justine Miller, Messrs. Joseph and William Holmes and C. Price. PANEL. POST CANDY BOOTH—James W. Lynch, chairman; Mrs. John Prayer, jr., lady cairman; Miss Alma Carr, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Garland, Miss Ida Johnson, Miss Eva Jackson, Miss Mamie Jackson, Mrs. Harriet Smith, Mrs. David Simmons, Mme. M. D. Moulton, Mrs. Charles Cooper, Miss Jessie Morrison, Misses S. E. and H. Fareiva, Miss S. E. Williams, Miss Josephine Lynch, Miss Lillian Drummins, S. C. Brown. NURSE'S BOOTH—Miss M. Robinson, chairman; Miss A. Deas, Miss Florence Harris, Miss M. Blair, Mrs. M. B. Spencer PERFUME AND STATIONERY BOOTH.—Mrs. Viney Abbey, chairman; Mrs. Edna Waters, Mrs. Alvaretta Stewart, Mrs. Elise Abbott; Mrs. Augusta Duckett, Mrs. Rebecca Burton, Mrs. Ethel Freeman, Mrs. Annie Banks, Mrs. Elizabeth Kearney, Mrs. Emma Jones, Miss Loretta Smith, Miss Jennie King, Miss Alice Peters, Miss Emma Smith, Miss Gladys Hill, Miss Nellie Atkins, Miss Lizzie Brewster, Miss Hattie Overstreet, Miss Florence Taylor. VARITY BOOTH.—Mrs. Marie Parker, chairman; Mrs. George Durham, Mrs. Daisy Jefferson, Mrs. Bertie Bridget, Mrs. Mary Ferguson, Miss M. E. Twine, Miss Mattie Brown, Miss Martha Rooke, Mrs. Clara Boden, Miss Elizabeth Martin. MOTHERS' CLUB BOOTH.—Mrs. N. B. Dodson, chairman; Mrs. E. C. Talbert, secretary; Mrs. Matthew Wellman, acting treasurer. Boy Scout Booth.—Hardware and Household Articles.—Paul Stewart, chairman. FRAPPE BOOTH.-Miss Jennie Harris, chairman; Miss Willie Moss, Miss Eva Dixon, Miss Hattie Dixon, Miss Iner Ford, Miss Mabel Dahney, Miss Clara E. Henry, Miss Vera Lee, Miss Ida Birch, Miss Jennie Morton, Miss Amelia Loving, Miss Ida Henderson. ICE CREAM AND CARE BOOTH.-I A Taylor, chairman; Miss R. L. Walker, lady chairman; Mrs. John A. Taylor Mrs. Frank Browner, Mrs. Florence Hurley, Mrs. Winnie Kennedy, Mrs. William Fulcher, Mrs. I. Robert Brooks, Mrs. Mamie E. Abbott, Mrs. Mamie Fitzgerald, Miss Carrie Jackson, Mrs. Mamie Crawford, Miss Bessie Williams, Miss Helen Snowden, Miss Laura Gibson, Miss Agnes Shaw, Miss Hattie Shaw, Miss Hallie Dean, Mrs. Delia Walker, Miss Bertha Johnson Miss A. Jordan, Messrs. Flave Green Grant Fleming, Gerge Sellars. E. Taylor, Eugene Porter, Willis Hunter, Earl Hunter, W. Boger, A. Chase, J. A. Taylor and Alfred Jones. LEMONAKE AND CAKE BOOTH. -Mark Moore, chairman; Mrs. C. J. Crowder, lady chairman; Mrs. C. H. Thomas. Mrs. Mark Moore, Mrs. Fannie Coles. Mrs. J. B. Hayes, Miss Belle Morgan. Mrs. B. Tanner, Mrs. M. Puryear, Mrs. James Jackson, Mrs. H. Smith, Mrs. E. Snowden, Mrs. C. Teagle, Messrs. V. A. Medley, D. F. Andrews and T. B. Wilson. PHILADELPHIA, PA Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 21—The Mt. Oliver Baptist Church collected during the year of 1913, $4,078.08. Samuel Burns and Beverly Finsley were reelected membees of the board of trustees. Mrs: Kate J. Ford of Germantown was awarded the prize for the best report on housing conditions throughout Germantown by the Armstrong Association. Dr. N. F. Mossell, who is at the head of the Donglass Hospital, left Friday for the Bermudas in an attempt to regain his health, which has been much impaired. Little two-year-old Agnes Smith, 2900 Oakford street, died last Thursday in the Polyclinic Hospital from an explosion of the water-hack attached to the kitchen stove, which drenched her with scalding water. Bishop S. S. Caldwell left Monday for a trip to North Carolina. He will be gone two weeks. Mr. Bush J. Mooris, first lieutenant commander of Rebecca H. Garrison, Auxiliary No. 25, retired from that position list Monday. of a regular quarterly meeting of the school; Iron and Lumber students. Some comes from one of the institutions also pat families. At the regular annual meeting of the John W. Jackson; Post Z; held last Wednesday evening in their hall they elected the following officers; Lev Overton, commander; John Clark, nervie vice; Peter Fosset, junior vice William D. Johnson, quartermaster; John Mitchell, adjunct. Capt. William P. Stewart celebrated his birthday last, Sunday at his home 1345 South 20th street. Among those who helped him celebrate were Joseph B. Mackey, William A. Parker, John B. Harris and Barristen William W. Still. The People's Savings Bank, 1508 Lombard street, elected the following officers last Thursday at their annual meeting; George H. White, president; E. L. Saunders, first vice-president; Joseph T. Seth, Sr., second vice-president; Levi A. Ottman, secretary; Walter P. Hall, treasurer; John A. Carrington, cashier; Miss Mayme White, assistant cashier. Mrs. Anna P. Williams, who has been a devout member of St. Thomas P. E. Church for the past eleven years, was buried from her home, 912 South 19th street, last Friday. Interment in Marion Cemetery. She came here from Washington, D.C. Prof. F. P. Capps, 688 North 13th street, has been appointed superintendent and treasurer of Bush Institute, Belcam, Md. Among the visitors to the city last week in attendance on the meeting of the sub-committee of management and the Odd Fellows supreme court were E. H. Morris, Chicago; H. Lincoln Johnson, Atlanta, Ga.; Julius C. Johnson, Baltimore, Md.; David Brown, New York, George N. Sheehy, Jacksonville, Fl.; J. S. Noel, Montgomery, W. A., George W. Hays, Cincinnati, N. A., Houze, Birmingham, Ala.; I. N. Parker, Little Rock, Ark.; W. W. Lawrence, Newbern, N. C.; T. P. Turner, Pulaski, Teen; Benjamin J. Davis, Atlanta, Ga.; W. L. Houston, Washington, D. C.; Harry S. Cummings, Baltimore, Md.; William R. Morris, Minneapolis, Minn.; Wm. T. Francis, St. Paul, Minn.; Wm. Driskill, Atlanta, Ga.; Thomas J. Woodland, New Orleans, La.; G. F. Wilson, New Orleans, La.; R. F. Pharrow, Atlanta, Ga.; Isaac Nutter, Atlantic City, N. J.; T. J. Calloway, Washington, D. C. Jack Blackburn, the pugilist, is located at Jimmy Dougherty's Hotel, Leiperville, Pa., where he is in training for a contest. He now weighs 160 pounds. He thinks he can reduce 10 or 15 pounds. READING PA Bethel A. M. E. Church at 11 a. m. preaching by the pastor, the Rev. F. L. Harris; 12 m. class meeting; 2 p. m. Sunday School, T. J. Long, superin- president, A. C. E. led by the president, Mrs. Helen Peterson; 8 p. f. preaching by Sylvester J. Jones Martin L. Erwin held devotional services in several homes at Robesonia, Pa., last Sabbath. The stork isted several homes. Mrs. Samuel Carter, a fine boy, and Mrs. Umble, a fine daughter. Mrs. Walker is continued to the house. The stock list are Mrs. Dalay Wilson, Mrs. W. H. Whelan, R. Warmac. Mrs. Mary E. Heady, Mrs. Rebecca Salway, Mrs. Armina Greene, Mr. Ivo Good, Mr. Wm. Bartlett are convalescent. WASHINGTON D.C Washington, D. C., Jan. 21.—The concert by Hoffman's Band at the Howard Theatre Sunday, January 11, was highly artistic. The soloists were Mme Gabrielle Pelham and Lous N. Brown, pianists, and G. Hopkins, cornetist. Mrs. Bollie Brown left the city this week for an extended tour to Boston, Pittsburgh and Chicago. Morgan Brown and Leroy Gaskins entertained a party of friends at the toward Theatre Friday evening, January 9, to witness "My Friend From Kentucky." A delightful supper followed. Dr. Thomas Lovett, the meinent dentist of Norfolk, Va., was in the city for few days recently. J. Hays. Taliaferro entertained some friends at the residence of Marion J. Havis, 1912 9th street, N. W., on the light of January 11. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Myers of New York were entertained on Tuesday, January 6, by Mrs. Miller, 1316 Wallach place. The occasion was a whist party with a supplement of abundant refreshments at 12 o'clock. Mrs. W. L. Poindexter and Mrs. L. Williams assisted in receiving. T. W. Caldwell of North Carolina, who is a senior in the Arts College or Syracuse University, was in the city recently, spending some time with the Rev. and Mrs. Clair. While here he made arrangements as pianist for a concert tour with Joseph Douglas, the violinist. Mrs. Benjamin Page and Mrs. I. Elli entertained on January 4 at a delightful tea from 5 to 7 p.m. About thirty friends were present. The color scheme was pink; ferns and carnations were in abundance. Those assisting were Mrs. J. Emanuel Jones of Boston, Mrs. Purnell and Mrs. Mollie Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Weir, formerly of 1310 You street, are making their home in New York City. Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University has returned from a trip to Los Angeles, Cali, and El Paso, Tex., where he delivered a series of lectures in response to an invitation. Mrs. Mae B. Chavis received some friends at her home on Thursday evening. Among those present were Mr. GREENBERG'S Ladies' Hair Dressing Parlors MANUFACTURER OF HUMAN HAIR GOODS AFRO-AMERICAN HAIR GOODS A SPECIALTY All stores of Wine, Fresh Flage and Satin in Stock, and Made in Order Order directly from any part of the company. All cost from 589 Eighth Avenue QUINADE QUINASOAP QUINACOMB SERVICE COMPANY, N.Y.C. Mr. James M. Bentley, the President of the Acadamian Club on Wednesday, January 21. Steve Waters, bursary assistant of Mr. John M. K. Church staff, unattended at a delightful tan on Sunday afternoon at his residence. About forty persons were present. Mrs. Waters was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Betty Turner. Mr. Waters will entertain the Acadamian Club on Wednesday, January 21. The funeral of Dr. Geo. W. Davis, the only colored professional anesthetist in the world, was held on Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Fla. Avenue Baptist Church. It was one of the largest the city has ever seen; hundreds of friends were turned away. The medical faculty of Howard University and the nurses of Freedmen's Hospital were in attendance. Dr. Davis was an alumnist of Howard, graduating in 1907. Mrs. Louie Mitchell, daughter of the Rev. Walter Brooka, returned to New York after a visit to her father. William Lane, a talented young pianist, has opened a studio in his home, 505 O street, N. W., and is doing well. A teachers' institute of Montgomery County, Md., held a recent session at Howard University under the auspices of Superintendent of Schools Wood and Prof L. B. Moore, dean of the Teachers' College. Clarence Peck of Baltimore, spent the week end with J. E. Jones, 244 Elm street, N. W. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, 1901 Vermont Avenue, is out again after an extended illness. At a meeting held on January 16, where less than two dozen people gathered at the call of the Rev. James L. White, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was attacked and accused of soliciting funds said to have been mispent. Very little interest was shown in the meeting. HOT SPRINGS VA Hot Springs, Va., Jan. 20-10 Springs has been a place of quiet and rest since the holidays. There was nothing to excite interest until Friday evening, January 10, when Mrs. Reese a native living near here, gave a birthday party, which was largely attended by friends of the family. It was a typical old Southern house party, such as was enjoyed many years ago among young and old. Features of the evening were the turning of the plate and being in the well, which created no end of amusement and were indulged in by all present. The table was laden with the best to be had; which was eaten with a relish. Some of those present were: Miss Jessie Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Liggine, Mrs. and Mrs. Smith of Healing Springs, Miss Beatrice Wilson, Miss Jessie Cousins, Miss Liggins, O. A. Marshall, Fred Williams, Mrs. Louisa Reese, the hostess, C. Reese, Willie Dickson, W. Perkins of Warm Springs, John Moore and Cary Underwood. At 12 o'clock a toast in honor of the host and hostess was responded to by the entire audience wishing them a happy and prosperous future. George Dickson has returned after a pleasant visit to Washington and New York. Mr. Potete has returned from Stuinton, Va., as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dorman, formerly of Philadelphia. T. C. Merricks of Lynchburg, Va., has returned for the season. Mrs. Dr. Russell and Mrs. M. Johnson of Staunton, Va., are two new subscribers for the New York Age through the correspondent at Hot Springs. J. I. Potete. Little W. Wright, better known as "Frog," left for Palm Beach, Fla., January 19, for the winter. AUSTIN, TEXAS Austin, Tex., Jan. 20. Mrs. Patty Mason, an aged and respected resident, died Thursday morning, January 15, at the residence of her nephew, Richard Hemphill. She was preceded by her husband exactly three weeks. Dr. Abner was called to the bedside of his sister at Groveton, but she died before his arrival. Ewing Edmonds, well known in fraternal and religious circles, died after a lingering illness of several months' duration. The Rev. S. J. Johnson preached the funeral culogy in which he portrayed the beautiful life of deceased, as well as calling to task his brethren's laxity of attention to their brother in his illness. Mr. Edmonds had been in the employ of the city for a number of years. Interment was in Bethany cemetery. He is survived by a large family. Harry Brown seriously cut Horace craft during a dispute at Wright's pool hall. Craft died. Miss Eizie Hunter has returned to LaGrange after a pleasant stay with the Misses Reeves, Nueces street. 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Mingston; N. Y. Jan. 21—Mary, Marian E. Jackson, who has been visiting Marie Clemons Hurt at the residence of Mrs. R. P. Combeck, will spend a few weeks with her sister in Albany before returning to her home in Saratoga. Miss Julia McMichael is contemplating a visit to her home in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Norman West, who had charge of the meeting at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church during the absence of the pastor, the Rev. I. S. Sands, interested the entire congregation with their earnest talk on Christian fortitude. YONKERS, N. Y. Yonkers, N. Y., Jan. 21.-Sunday being a bright day, the Christian Workers' services were unusually well attended. The Rev. Frank Bowden delivered excellent sermons, morning and evening, in the evening he spoke from the text: "He that is without sin cast the first stone." The Sunday School at 3 o'clock was well attended. The review of the lesson by Supt. C. S. Evans was instructive and helpful. The banner class was No. 2, Mrs. Anna D. Borden, teacher Chas. V. Richardson is popular in his office as clerk of the church. Beatrice Skinner, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Skinner is very ill. We hope for her speedy recovery. Miss Tene Howard, manager of the Colored Co-operative grocery store, is ill with the grippe. Mrs. Carol R. Vyerson entertained friends at her residence this week. Mrs. E. F. Bowden continues to succeed with her business in New York City. Mrs. Aaron Hiter, Morgan street, is suffering from a broken arm, sustained in a fall from the stoop of her residence. Chas. S. Evans was entertained by relatives in East Orange last week. A number of prominent people were present. NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. NEW MOOC New Rochelle, N. Y., Jan 21,—Gee W. Smith, age 40, died in the New York Hospital Thursday, January 15, following an operation for peritonitis. The deceased was born in Oyster Bay and has lived here about six years. The funeral services were held from St. Catherine's A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday afternoon at 2:50 o'clock. the Rev. VanHuren officiating Westchester Lodge, K. of P. of which Mr. Smith was master of finance, turned out ina body, assisted by Douglas No. 18, K. of P. The ritual ceremony was performed by E. A. Rooney at Orange, N. J. Mr. Smith was a trustee of St.-Catherine Church. The floral tributes were beautiful. He leaves a wife, one son, two brothers and two aunts. Xenia Lodge, No. 50, F. and A. M. men next Monday evening at League Hall. The F. C. degree will be conferred on two candidates. Past Senior Warden D. C. Harris is always at his best in this degree. Frank B. Duckett is master and Henry Scott is secretary. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Sanatoga Springs, Jan. 21.—Among the holiday festivities not previously mentioned was a Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. Harriet Jennings. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Peterson, Mrs. Perry Sloane, Mrs. Norwood, Miss Bertha Starks and Mrs. Julia Jennings. On June 15 dinner day Mr. and Mrs. Branchcomb and dinner the Rev. Mr. Fields, North Adama, Mass.; the Rev. W. H. Washington, the Rev. E. U. A. Brooks, Mrs. Harriet Jennings, Mrs. George Green, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Gertrude Brigga, Mrs. Grecca Green and Miss Bertha Starks. At a New Year's dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Wayman Derrick the following present: Mr. and Mrs. Derrick the following Miss Julia Moseley: Mrs. Mary E. Harrison of Philadelphia, Joseph D. Willis of Albany, Mrs. Josephine Thompson, Miss Markaret and Eva Clow, Miss Alice Carrington and Miss Edna Harrison. Mrs. E. U. A. Brooks has been sur- Mrs. E. U. A. Brooks has been sur- fering from a cold. Miss Hattie Stewart is spending the hishop G. L. Blackwell of Philadelphia, visited the Dyer Phelpe A. M. E. Zion Church January 11 and 12. Mrs. Gerritude Briggs has returned from her vacation spent in New York, Philadelphia and other cities. George Manignault, agent of The Age, will spend the next few weeks in New York visiting institutions. Fred Jackson and son Charles of Schenectady, participated in the concert at Zion Church last Monday evening. Miss Chara Griffin accompanied them. Other participants were the Rev. W. H. Washington, Miss Grace Green and the Rev. K. U. A. Brooks. Mrs. George Kelly presented the program. Miss Burtha Staris has been indi- pendent the past few days. The One and Electric Club will give a concert and supper at Zion January 23. JAMAICA. N. Y. Jamison, N. Y., Jun. 21.—The Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. H. T. Patton, pastor, had several visiting ministers on Sunday, January 11. The Rev. Mr. Blackston of Babylon preached in the morning and the Rev. H. T. J. Henderson of Roselle preached in the evening, assisted by the Bishops of Brown or Brookville and the Rev. M. Berry of Long Island. Two handome palms were presented to the pastor for the church by the Yipithe Banking Club, R. Austin, president; W. Austin, secretary; G. Harris, treasurer; C. Anderson, P. Moore and A. Mitchell, members; Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Harris, guardians. Charles Jones, 130 Prospect street, is suffering from a serious attack of the gripe. Miss Ida Moody of New Kent County, Va., is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. E. Jones, his half sister, Mrs. E. Ells-Ridgway of Norfolk, Va., is making her, home with her son, William Barnes, Norris avenue. The Rev. D. K. Jackson is recovering from an attack of the gripe. The Talent Club of Allen Church met at the residence of Miss Mabel Byard, 249 South street, last Wednesday night and elected the following officers for six months: Miss Helen Jackson, president; Mrs. Ray Robinson, vice-president; Wm. Robinson, secretary; Mrs. Jennie Branchard, assistant; James Faulkle, treasurer; Miss Blanche Simmons, chaplain. The installation will take place the second Wednesday in February. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Allen Church. At 10.30 am, the pastor, the Rev. C. E. Wilson, conducted the love feast. The Rev. P. M. Laws of Westbury, L. I. preached the sermon in the afternoon. Communion was administered by the Revs. Walter Mason and Wm. Edwards. At the evening service the pastor preached the annual sermon to the Jesuits. Miss Bessie Tucker is recovering from a light attack of tonsillitis. Mrs. Joseph King has been confined to the Jamaica Hospital for eight weeks with pneumonia, but is convalescing. AUBURN. N. Y. Auburn, N. Y., Jan. 21. A sacred concert was rendered at M. E. Zion Church Sunday, January 18. Each number reflected credit on those who labored so faithfully to make the affair a grand success. Those who took part were: Mesdames Cannon, Cooper, Denham, the Misses Stewart, Dorsely, Lucas, Frazier, Messrs. H. Johnson, R. Holland, R. Frazier, A. Winslow, the Rev. Mr. Polk, the Rev. C. A. Smith and the girls' choir. The Rev. J. W. Polk made a trip to Syracuse Sunday afternoon. Miss Alida Stewart entertained Thursday in honor of her best, Mrs. Shorter, and Miss Kenny. Those present had a most enjoyable time and at midnight a fine breakfast was served. Mrs. C. A. Matthes was the Sunday guest of Mrs. S. Ross of Syracuse. Mrs. Elmer P. Cooper entertained Friday at a five course luncheon. Those present were: Mrs. C. G. Cannon, Mrs. Lillian Jones and Mr. Dora Houghton of Syracuse. A Vincent of Rochester and W Fletcher of Wide were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith last week Mr. Fletcher exhibited at the poultry show and won a blue ribbon. Mrs. Ware of New York City was the guest over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J Reed. Mr. Fletcher entertained a few firebats; a five course luncheon in his louth home on Fitch avenue on Thursday. Those present were Mrs. C. G. Cannon and guest. Mrs. Dora Carr of Syracuse, and Miss Lillian Jones. Mrs. Maidle Smith entertained on Saturday evening in honor of Prince Brewster, who will leave, shortly for Cleveland, O. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cannon and Howard Carter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith gave a dinner part yin honor of the bride and greet-elect. Mrs. Lillian Jones and A. Winslow. Mrs. Lillian laid for six. Awnslow on the sick list are Miss Marie Lewis and Royal Johnson. The younger set are making plans for a big sleigh ride party to Jordan. N. V. UTICA. N. V. Utica, N. Y., Jan 21.—Hiram Lodge, No. 18, F. and A. M., heard its annual sermon at Hope Chapel Union Congregational Church Sunday evening. Starlight Chapter was present in a body. The sermon was preached by the pastor, the Rev. R. J. Strother, who took for his text. Amos 7:8 "Topic: The Metaphorical analysis of an. Ancient Plumbine and its Significance." Amos Lavender, Catherine street, is one sick list. Leon Walker, son of William and Ida Walker, was baptized last Sunday morning by the pastor. The reunion of the officers of Hope Chapel was held last Monday evening. Speeches were delivered by J. H. Welb, David A. Williams, Theodore Fell and the pastor, after which refreshments were served by the ladies. It was an epoch-making event and speaks well for the efforts of the pastor, who has been laboring for such an end for six years, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dinning of Canajoharie, N. J. Miss Clara Dinning and Mrs. Elizabeth Frank were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Grant, 59 Broad street. They attended the ball of the K. of P. and Phillis Wheatley held at Forter's Hall December 30 and 31. Mrs. James Grant is entertaining the Olympic Ladies Quartet of Cort Lycemene Bureau of Cleveland, Ohio, composed of Miss Dajalia Underwood, Miss Peyton, Mrs. Aairia Payne and Miss Anna L. Fowler. These ladies ming at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday at 3:30 and 7:30 p. m. The Hope Chapel Church committee will give a musical concert and oyster supper at the Chapel January 22. The Presidential Board will give a concert and oyster February 12. The fiftieth anniversary of the organ- ization of Hope Chapel will begin the third Sunday in March with a sermon by the Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. It will continue three nights with adderdees and bazaars. Mrs. Anna McDonald gave a birthday party last Saturday to her grand-daughter, Miss Dorothy Watts. Her schoolmates and friends were overjoyed with the kinda kinds a collation was served. Miss Watts received numerous presents. Subscribers of THE ACE are asked to settle up. ITHACA, N. Y. Ithaca, N. Y., Jan. 21. —The funeral of Mrs. Agnes Brooks Payne, who died suddenly at her home on West Green street, took place from the A. M. E. Zion Church, of which she was a member, at 8:30 o'clock. The Rev. R. Parley Fisher delivered the eulogy. He was assisted by the Rev. W. D. White, of Calvary Baptist Church, and the Rev. Grant C. Cannon. The Eastern Star Lodge, of which Mr. Payne was treasurer, with the Rev. R. Parley Fisher, matron and assistant, attended the funeral. The husband, Miss Catharine Willis, a sister, C. W. Willis of Champaign, a brother, and Mrs. Holt of Pittsfield, Mass., a friend, accompanied the remains to Harper's Ferry, W. Va. The Rev. R. Parley Fisher, Church came to a close on Sunday night. The Rev. John C. Roberts of Binghamton conducted it. Thirty-three additions to the church, with twenty-one professions of faith. A large chorus of twenty-five voices had churge of the singing. A large choir of the swell, of Philadelphia, will speak at the Zion Methodist Church next Sunday evening. The Francis W. Harper Women's Club was organized Saturday with the following officers: Mrs. E. W. Washington, president; Mrs. Geo. Cook, second vice-president; and Mrs. W. D. White, third vice-president; Mrs. Calle Snowden, secretary; Miss Thomas, assistant secretary; Mrs. N. E. Dennis, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Emma Adams, treasurer; Mrs. W. R. Williams, superintendent rescue work; Mrs. Bella Isolis, sick; Mrs. Estella Day, juvenile. Mrs. Janette Moore, S. Plain street, was called to Syracuse because of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Fred Carlisle. Mrs. Lucy I. Suzey has been quite ill since the beginning and avenue. Mrs. Mary E. Talbot, of Burling, the house guest of Mrs. Geo. H. Fletcher during her visit here. She was entertained at receptions by Mrs. James Cooper, Green street, Mrs. Omar Jones, Hudson street, and by the house of Ruth at the residence of Mrs. D. L. Plain street. Mrs. Josie Taylor entertained at supper Sunday evening. The Henry Highland Garnet Lodge had an officers' reception on Monday evening at the Civic Club. Stewed meat intended for the guests was served. The junior warriors the R. Parley Fisher, was tourmaster, District Deputy Grand Master William E. Perry was present. Mrs John Collier, West Green street, entertained at Sunday, Theos present were Mr. and Mrs. Spalding, Dr J. C Roberts, of Binghamton, and the Rev. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, Clinton street entertained at dinner on Friday, the Rev. Roberts and the Rev. R. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Taylor entertained at lunch on Sunday evening the Rev. Roberts and the Rev. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr. and MMrs. Burnhamton, and two dancers spent a few days at Binghamton recently. IERSEY CITY N Jersey City, N. J. Jan. 21—Warren S. Snead, who has been traveling for a number of years as an Indian magician under the name of Shimpacap, was brought home to this city on Monday January 11, mortally ill. He was taken to the home of his brother, Edgar Snead. 118 Storms avenue, where he was in full possession of his faculties and talked to intelligence concerning his illness and trip home. When taken with the fatal attack far West he expressed the desire and determination to return home, but the doctor attending him declared he could not live to make the trip. Mr. Snead was determined, however, and accompanied by Mre. Zenie Shelton, who was his assistant on the stage, together with a trained nurse, succeeded in accomplishing his desire. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Josephine Snead, 907 Stowe Avenue, and two brothers, Edgar and Norman Snead. Theeral was held Thursday, January 15, at 11 o'clock, from 118 Storms avenue with the Rev. Mr. Butler obstructing. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Campbell, 103 Ege avenue, entertained Thursday evening, January 15, in honor of the newly- weds, Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, of New York City. Those present were Mrs. E. Peters of East Orange, Mr. and Mrs. P. Ballard of East Orange, Miss J. Washington of Montclair, Miss M. J. Lewis of East Orange, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson of Morristown, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fermann of New York City, Mrs. Carter of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. J. Epps of Brooklyn, Card play- ing and singing preceded an elaborate supper. John D. Smith, 72 Ege avenue, has been seriously ill for the past two weeks. His physician announces that he has begun to improve. Mr. Smith is the popular red cap stationed at the Jackson avenue station of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Mrs. Lena Bell, 103 Ege avenue, is confined to her bed with bronchitis. Stephen R. Sinclair, 342 Halliday street, is in Miami, Fla. John A. Stewart, 94 Tuers avenue, has been seriously ill with pleurisy, pneumonia, but has recovered and is Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Conklin, 199 Delaware avenue, spent the holidays with his sister and brother-in-law, Counselor and Mrs. Cummings of Baltimore, Md Mrs. Byron Chisolm, who has been stopping with Mrs. T. Stokes, 25 Jewett avenue, is in a hospital in New Rork City for treatment. Mrs. David Evans, 70 Ege avenue visited her sister, Mrs. A. Spencer of Philadelphia, during the holidays. She has returned and last Sunday, afternoon entertained at dinner Mrs. A. Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, Charlie Davidson, Mrs. Henry, Miss Mamie Prince and Mr. Evaha. Mrs. Charles Davidson, 103 Ege avenue, has been confined to her for several weeks. Mrs. L. Holmes, 70 Ege avenue; was operated on Tuesday evening. She is quite ill. The Rev. Lena Mason, evangelist, is preaching to close crowds at St. Mark's A. Church, Zinc Church. Last Sunday night the pastor, the Rev. M. L. Harvey, preached. Services next Sunday at 10:45 a.m. m. 3 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A birthday surprise was tendered John C. Berry, Wegman place, Monday evening, January 12, at his home. A feature of the evening was the presentation of a smoking stand to Mr. Berry by the altar guild of the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, made by Mrs. F. E. Jerome, president, with response by Mrs. Thos. Richardson. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Douglass, Mr. and Mrs. Grobes, Mrs. Chas. Freeman, Mrs. L. Anderson, Mrs. and Miss Waters, Mrs. Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Dickson, Mrs. Waldo Jones. An elaborate supper was served by Mrs. I. C. Berry. Forty-two new members have been added to Lafayette Presbyterian Church during the past year and more than $3,500 raised, as shown by the reports at the annual congregational meeting, Thomas Cabanis, Hetry Hall and L. E. Mahry were re-elected elders, and Thomas Brown, Thomas Cabanis and Dr. George E. Cannon were re-elected trustees, for a three years term. The pastor, the Rev. Chas. S. Freeman, the officers and members, report the past year to have been the most successful spiritually and materially in the history of the church. C. C. James, cornetist, and Raymond Anderson, violinist, are playing with the choir. Miss Coralizae Colo. Oak street, has returned from New York University. W. Couch of New York city had charge of the program at the C. Lafayette at Lafayette Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Participants were Mrs. Jos Dixon, Miss Viola Jackson, Mrs. Helen Howell, Nathaniel Jones, Mme. A. M. Harper, Mrs. Jean Rogers of Newark, Miss L. Thomas, E. Lipscomb, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mickens and G. Johnson of Newark. Mrs. W. T. Williams, Van Horne street, died suddenly Monday, January 11. She was buried Thursday following from the Lafayette Presbyterian Church the Rev. Chas. Freeman, pastor, officiating. She is survived by a husband, father, three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Williams was a charter member of the altar guild of Lafayette Church, the members of which presented resolutions in memorial at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Hills, 81 West 18th street, Bayonne, celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 20, 1913. Many honors presents were received, among which was an engraved loving cup from their son and daughter. The best man and bridesmaid, John A. Robinson and Mrs. Annie Henson, were among those present. NEWARK N. J. Newark, N. J. Jan. 21. The reception tendered Edward H. Morris of Chicago grand master of the G. K. L. O. of America, last Thursday evening was an occasion of deep interest. Two hundred and twenty members of the fraternity and citizens of this and nearby cities met early in the evening in the New Auditorium dining room where a beautifully decorated table was laid in the Dedication. James Dedication, the oldest career of the city. After dinner the guest of honor was escorted to the large assembly room where 200 people met him. Mr. Morris addressed them. Mrs. J. Hulton, who has been employed in the Newark post office for several years, has resigned, owing to ill health. He is prosecuting theological studies for ministerial service in Virginia. Mrs. E. E. Eggleston has returned from Baltimore, where she has been visiting her sick father. Mrs. Jane they, Cassau street, who has been employed by a wealthy family of New York City for several years, has bought a home in Washington, D.C. J. W. Holland, of the Alpha Literary, was invited to secure talent and render the program for the young people's society of the Maple Avenue Baptist Church of East Orange. The Rev. Drs. E. F. Eglegston and J. H. Travis made addresses, followed by solos and recitations. The Alpha Literary of the Thirteenth Avenue Prebayterian Church was opened by Mr. Curtis in place of the president: A. C. Fletcher, who was absent. The program was in charge of Miss Good, a talented member of the choir. Selections were rendered by Mrs. Minnie Bell-Prof. Van Dyke, Arthur Wright, a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Emps, Miss Esther Brvan, Miss Dray, selection by the orchestra, quarrelsome Herbert, the threedigit Miss Ethel Grazon and Miss Ruth Hedges, soprago, and Miss Idell Harris, Mr. McLaren offered a vote of thanks to be tendered Miss Good. Lunchon was served to members at conclusion of the program. January R. Juvenile Lodge, No. 1, L. O. of S. and D. of S., tendered a surprise party to Mrs. John Lowry, their superintendent and oldest guardian, in honor of her birthday at her residence, 104 Oliver street. She received many handsome presents, one being from the lodge. The party was largely attended and all spent an enjoyable evening. The guardians in charge were Mrs. E. Dancy and Mrs. W. Vanewen, the publisher of True Act. conforms patrons of the paper that there is no charge for publishing items of news and social interest. All such noters are subject, of course, to being rewritten or edited to conform to space and style. The publisher is not responsible for payments made to agents to secure publication of news and social items. Advertisements are charged for at a regulated rate made known on application. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rogers of 181 First street gave a New Year's dinner in honor of Mrs. C. M. Watts on Sunday, January 11. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith of Orange, N. J. m. and Mrs. R. Branch of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Crocker of Brooklyn, Mr. and Mrs. J. Norris of Mt. Clair, Mr. and Mrs. W. Clinton of Washington, D. m. and Mrs. Garett Rogers M. Mabra Rogers and Miss Lael Smith of Newark. Mrs. Laura Jackson of Waverly avenue entertained a number of friends on Thursday evening. Guests from New York were Miss Lee, Mr. Jones, Miss Woody and Miss Powell. From Newark were Mr. and Mrs. H. Harris, Mrs. L. Wooden and daughter, Mrs. Q. Carter, Mrs. Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Mason, James Raglin, P. Wooden and Clifford Carl, Mrs. Green Carl, street, entertained a number of friends at dinner on Sunday in honor of her father, J. Statts. Calvin Quick. 117 Clinton avenue. is confined to his home with la gripe. PATERSON, N. I. Paterson, N. J., Jan. 21. On Sunday night, January 25, the St. Augustine Presbyterian Church will begin a week of prayer and evangelical effort. The publis of Paterson is invited to take an active part. The Rev. W. W. Walker has been doing some evangelical work in Hillburn, N.J. About eighteen person-ces earned Chris Cunningham. Mrs. Wm. J. Green and D. H. Dunn were initiated last Wednesday night as members of Bethany Lodge, No. 61, I. O. of Good Samaritans. Mrs. Wesley McKinney, Godwin street, gave a house part last week in honor of two young ladies of Mountain Lake, N. J., the Misses Augustine Showow and Elizabeth Baker. Music games and dancing enlivened the occasion. A buffet luncheon was served among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Green and Mr. Dunn, Mrs. J. Fred Finleley, Mrs. Huggs, Philistine McKinney and Mr. and Mrs. McKinney. Sidney Olevis, 395 East 27th street and Miss Eleanor Scott were married at St. Paul Episcopal Church on Wednesday, January 14. A large party greeted the couple at the home of the groom on 27th street. A. M. E. Zion Church has closed a successful revival meeting. Many souls accepted Christ as their master. Messiah Frank Walker, Wm. Armstet, Thomas Willer, Wm. Collins. Frank Hailstock and Wm. J. Greene have formed a pinchclub. Their wives contemplate organizing a similar club. ASBURY PARK N. I Astbury Park, N. J., Jan. 21.—Longston Lodge, M. of P, gave a concert at Marrows Hall last Thursday evening. Mrs. Christmas organized a missionary meeting among the children of Bethlehem Church last Saturday. Mrs. W. D. Cranley was elected president of the ladies and of the preachers' association last Monday. Mr. Christmas will conduct a meeting concerning next Monday at Zion on Saturday. Mrs. M. E. Kinn will lead the mite society at the annual conference. Revival services at Bethar A. M. E. Church are successful. Last Sunday platform service was held in the children. At the evening service the Rev. J. C. H. Christmas presided. Mrs. Ada Herrod tendered the choir a reception last Saturday evening. These present were the Rev. and Mrs. Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace, Mrs. and Mrs. Horace Goins, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Goins, G. S. Traveling, Miss L. Bremington. Mrs. Anderson, one of the stewardess of Bethar, lost her new home on Garnard Avenue by fire. An old lady was buried to death in a house in the rear. The Men's Club of Bethel Church will hold a men's rally on the first Sunday in February. Mina Sadle Henderson tendered her husband a birthday party last Monday night at her home on Alton avenue. SOMERVILLE N I Nomerville, N. J., Jan. 21. The re- ceived conducted by the Rev. Mr. Alex- andral of Plainfield closed Friday night Despiit the dense cold great interest was manifested about them were added to the church. Ten children were converted from the Sunday School. The Rev. Mr. Robeson baptized several children Sunday morning. At the Monday evening praper meeting, led, by Mr. Clark, held at George Washington's fifteen were present. Mr. and Mrs. George Voorhees entertained over Sunday Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Jackson of Brooklyn, Miss Martha Staats, J. Alfred and Geo B. and Miss Bertha Voorhees of Somerville. John Kline of Davenport, died Sunday at the Somerset Hospital Funeral services were held at his late residence Tuesday afternoon, the Rev W. D. Rebecca officiating. James Schenek died in Newark after an illness of two years. He was a brother of Mrs. Albert Anson of Somerville. RIDGEWOOD N. Ridgewood, N. J. Jan 21—Mr and Mrs. Charles A. Jackson, 28 Mountain avenue, will start January 30 for a trip to the Adirondack mountains and Montreal, to be gone one month. Henry Jeter, 81 Vandeins avenue, who has been confined to his home with quinny sore throat, is able to resume his duties. A committee of young ladies, the Willing Workers, gave a spot dance social Thursday, January 15, at Columbia Hall. The spot priz was won by Lawrence Oliver and Miss Mable Garner. The proceeds are to be used for charity. Mrs. M. Cook, president; Mrs. Fitchet, secretary, Miss L. Herndon, treasurer; Mrs. Glasco, arrangement committee. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. *Perth Amboy, N. J., Jan. 21—Mrs. Trett went to her sister, Mrs. Lawndon, in Matthews, who is seriously ill.* Mrs. James Ambory's sister, Miss Daniel Hunter, of Westfield Heights, has returned from Virginia. The N. J. Baptist Missionary Society convened at Bethel Baptist Church, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Gordon, the local president, superintended the serving of feals during the convention. JACKSON, MISS. Jackson, Miss., Jan. 20.—An elaborate entertainment was given in honor of Mrs. McKissack of Memphis by Mr. and Mrs. P. W. McKissack on the night of January 12 at Rihew's Hall. Mrs. McKissack is the wife of Dr. A. C. McKissack of Memphis and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Atwood. Mrs. McKissack was dressed in black with chion charmense, trimmed in real lace, Parisian gown. Mrs. P. W. Howard, the hostess, wore old rose depe de chine, trimmed in blue and pearls. Refreshments were served, with music by Reed's band and dancing followed the unique grand march. The Wobb-Draper Agency Under the management of JAMES L. CHRISTIANI A large demand for high-Chase Coloured Servicers by this Agency; 391-393-395 Sixth Ave. Phone 412-230-3950 PRO FARMER Something Needed As People to Become Aid to the Church, Secular and Relig- Papers publish at Tuskegee Insti- tion-Week for the present, known as THE NEGRO published in the interest of farmers and of those who here is no other strictly devoted to the interest from newspapers enjoy huge to reason why a farm paper should not prove equally prying an exclusive field it beyond that of the usual posed to circulate this pa- lack farmers of the United be eight pages, of about Gentleman." THE NEGRO FAIR Something New: Something New A Paper That Helps People to Better Farmers is an Aid to the School and to the Seculararious Papers It has been decided to publish at the Tute Post Office, Every-Other-Week for a national farm paper to be known as THE FARMER. It will be published in Negro landowners, tenant farmers and employ Negro labor. There is no farm newspaper in the world devoted to of Negro farmers. Many of the white farm newspaper circulations and there is no reason why in the interest of Negroes should not be successful. In fact, occupying an ex should enjoy a success far beyond that farm publication. It is proposed tocirper among the 2,000,000 black farmers States. The paper will be eight pay the size of "The Country Gentleman. THE NEGRO FARMER Something New: Something Needed A Paper That Helps People to Become Better Farmers is an Aid to the Church, the School and to the Secular and Religious Papers It has been decided to publish at Tuskegee Institute Post Office, Every-Other-Week for the present, a national farm paper to be known as THE NEGRO FARMER: It will be published in the interest of Negro landowners, tenant farmers and of those who employ Negro labor. There is no other strictly farm newspaper in the world devoted to the interest of Negro farmers. Many of the white farm newspapers enjoy huge circulations and there is no reason why a farm paper in the interest of Negroes should not prove equally successful. In fact, occupying an exclusive field it should enjoy a success far beyond that of the usual farm publication. It is proposed to circulate this paper among the 2,000,000 black farmers of the United States. The paper will be eight pages, of about the size of "The Country Gentleman." DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATES: The Tukegee Institute has no financial interest or control over this new publication, but some of the active officers of the institution are interested in its success and believe that it will not only accomplish great good but will be a paying investment. The paper is backed by a strong organization and funds have been provided in advance to assure its publication. The control of THE NEGRO FARMER have my entire confidence and good will. —BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The success of this project is assured because of the solid and sensible lines upon which it is being laid out. financial interest or control over the active officers of the institution believe that it will not only ac- paying investment. The paper and funds have been provided in Those in active control of THE are confidence and good will. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. assured because of the solid and laid out. The Tuskegee Institute has no financial interest or control over this new publication, but some of the active officers of the institution are interested in its success and believe that it will not only accomplish great good but will be a paying investment. The paper is hacked by a strong organization and funds have been provided in advance to assure its publication. Those in active control of THE NEGRO FARMER have my entire confidence and good will. —BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The success of this project is assured because of the solid and sensible lines upon which it is being laid out. All the capital stock has been subscribed for. The subscription price is $1.00 a year and Subscriptions and Advertisements are invited. Clubbing rates with important Negro newspapers will be arranged for on a satisfactory basis. We are now ready to receive Subscriptions and Advertisements. The first issue of the paper will appear February first, 1914. Address all communications to: THE NEGRO FARMER O a year and Subscriptions and Ad- rates with important Negro news- tisfactory basis. We are now Advertisements. will appear February first, 1914. The subscription price is $1.00 a year and Subscriptions and Advertisements are invited. Clubbing rates with important Negro newspapers will be arranged for on a satisfactory basis. We are now ready to receive Subscriptions and Advertisements. The first issue of the paper will appear February first, 1914. Address all communications to: THE NEGRO FARMER TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. AGRICULTURAL AND MACHANICAL COLLEGE Maintained by the Governments of North Carolina and of the United States Open all the year round. For make only. Strong locality. Splendid equipment. Ship- ing and logging and Titanic 37,80 per month. Winter Term begins December 1983. For course only. num. 1-1, JAS. B. DUELY, President, A. & M. COLE, SCREENBROOK N. C. Negro Farmers Attention Negro Farmers Attention Have you ever stopped to think that ever since the world began, everything has increased except land? Have you any idea how fast the population of this country is increasing? Do you know that every year, thousands of people from other countries are coming to the South and buying farm lands right from under you? Has it ever occurred to you that the price of land, in the South, goes higher and higher each succeeding year? Now wake up and listen to me, Macon County, Alabama, in which is located the great Tuskegee Institute, offers better opportunities to the Negro farmer than any other county in the entire South. If you want to be independent and stop paying rent, write to me and say so, and I will show you just how to make the two or three hakes of cotton that you have been paying each year as rent, go towards buying yourself a farm in the best county of the best State in the South. Be sure to write at once, because people are shopping up these bargains, and you may be too late. Lane, is very low at her home in Som- merville. ery street, front store, save, an oyster supper at his home to many of his Perth Amboy friends. The new trustees of the Second Baptist Church are L. Sparks, D. Snow, J. Pastors' Aid and Literary Club at the Second Baptist Church January 27. Napoleon Anthony is attending night school. Jackson received word of the death of her brother in Richmond, Va. Miss Maggie Wilson was a visited in Woodbridge last Sunday. Howard Reynolds was a visitor in Hurmuth last Sunday. Mrs. Kinkley 343 East avenue, entertained Sunday afternoon Mr. Johnson and friend from Princeton. WESTFIELD. N. street and Railway avenue lasthIRR Westfield, N. J., Jan. 21.—At Spring street and Railway avenue last Tuesday Josephine J. Moore, the chair of afore trying to thaw out frozen water pipe. Damage was slight. Wednesday evening last the chord of St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church was entertained, the home of their in- firmation. The chair of Mrs. Josephine Steward, of Sootch Plains, gave a concert on Thursday night last for the stewardess board of Zion Church. The steps and entrance hall of St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church have been painted. Box 81. JACKSON MISS London Office: 17 Green Street, Charling Green Road, W. C. Canada Office: 175 St. Antoine Street, Montreal. General American Office Address: P. O. 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When the Democrats came into the power of the Government last March the merit system was everywhere established in the public service at home and had been extended to the consular service abroad, and vacancies in the diplomatic service were being filled by recruits from the consular service, with the end in view of establishing a foreign service as up-to-date as that of Great Britain and other nations, in which fitness for the work to be done is guaranteed by making fitness possible by service. The domestic and foreign service of the United States was in a fair way to be taken out of the spoils and placed permanently in the merit system. So much success as had attended the work was the result of the hardest kind of effort, covering quite a quarter of a century. In the merit system it had well-aight ceased to be a question of politics and become one of fitness and preparedness. Under the merit system colored men and women had unusual success in the competitive examinations and in securing appointments and promotions. They had gained a splendid foothold in all branches of the public service and were steadily strengthening it when the Wilson Administration came into power. Since then the Congress and the Cabinet and bureau chiefs have been busy wiping out the merit system and reinstating the spells system in all branches of the public service, the ordered employees being specially singled out for discharge, demotion and indignity. On the surface President Wilson has held aloof from the slaughter of the innocents and the consequent corruption of the public service; but only upon the surface. The President is responsible for the policies of his Administration, in all departments of it, at home and abroad, and however he shut his eyes to abuses he will be held to account by the voters of the country at the proper time. The civil service newspapers supported President Wilson, for the most part, as they have Democratic candidates for President in other years, taking that extraordinary way to get even with the Republican party for instituting the merit system demanded by the Civil Service reformers, although they have never had any good thing to expect from the Democratic party in the things they demanded and never will get any, because that party is committed to the public service. We therefore have no sympathy for the New York Times in its imitation over the tendency in the White House and the Congress to break down the merit system and restore the discredited spoils system. Those who sow to the winds reap the whirlwind; and it is written in the stars that the nation will pay dearly for the four years' rule of the Democratic party and President Woodrow Wilson. NEGRO NEWS AND TELE- GRAPHIC SERVICE It has been a serious matter with the colored people of the country ever since 1874, when the Ku-Klux Klan outrages first came to a head in the Southern States, that the news of Southern conditions and what was said and done in the Southern States was all manufactured by white persons and furnished to and sold for by white newspapers throughout the country and served to shame the opinion of the world against the colored people and in favor of the **IS THE MURDER HACK DYING OUT?** In his comparative studies on "The Principle of Population," first published in 1793, and disseminated from time to time, the Rev. T. R. Mahlin maintained, as one of the causes of death, destination and suffering, the constant pressure of population upon substance; that is, population increased faster than the means of substance were produced. He said (p. 9): "We will support the means of substance in any country just equal to the easy support of its inhabitants. The constant effort toward population, which is found to act even in the most vicious society, increases the number of people before the means of substance are incarved. The food, therefore, which before supported eleven millions, must now be divided among eleven millions and a half. The poor consequently must live much worse, and many of them be reduced to severe distress." This theory holds good in every condition where the people have an underdensity to leave the country districts and concentrate in the large centers of population; a tendency which has depopulated New England of its rural population, for the most part, and crippled it permanently for agricultural purposes, since the war, the sons and daughters of the farmers preferring to seek fance and fortune in the stores and factories of the large cities rather than to abide the sure returns and comforts of farm life. This process has been in progress ever since the Civil War, many of the older of the New England farmers having gone to the West country, where farming promised richer returns. The tendency has sounded the death warrant of the grand old Puritan race, who are now dominated in their politics and commerce by the children of the European immigrants of other days. There has been the same sort of tendency away from the farms and country life since the Civil War on the part of the Southern white people. Abandoned farms in the New England and the Southern States are among the most common things seen and advertised, and which indicate more mistakably than anything else could do the death of the strong races that shaped the destinies of the Republic before the backbone of slavery was broken. The cities eat up all those who enter their gates as fast as they enter in, for competition is great and the cost of living high, every potato and onion and egg costing so much per, which are always to be had in plenty on the farm properly managed. Death by slow starvation in the long run and undue exposure within and without doors is the fate of too many from country districts who find death where they sought life in the cities. Dr. J. McKean Cattell, in the Conference for Race Betterment at Battle Creek last week, said that if the birth rates in England, Germany and France continue to decrease as they have since 1880, there will be no children born a hundred years hence in those countries. Mr. Rollins Gilman of New York advocated a congress of nations to thoroughly consider the whole question. It is one of the questions relatively new, this conservation of human life, in which eugenics, healthy mating of the male and his female, has been prominently forced to the front, and there are bound to materialize many absurd theories; but good should result in the outcome. Outdoor life, which has come greatly in vogue with the bicycle, motorcycle, automobile and trolley car, athletics and gymnasiums, have done much to build up the physical system of the American people during the past quarter of a century, but these have reached only a fraction of the hosts who labor in the close and congested working and living conditions of city life, where the health conditions are the poorest and the death rate the highest. In the fierce cold weather conditions in New York last week, for instance, it was impossible to maintain proper heating in the vast tenement house system, and the hosts of white and colored population were bound to suffer intensely and to contract bodily ailments that will gradually undermine the system—diseases such as consumption rheumatism and the like. Race deterioration follows more surely upon bad working and living conditions and insufficient fresh air and food than upon mismatching in marriage, about which so much is being said; on this account, therefore, more than any other, is the pronounced tendency of the colored people from the country to the city life to be regretted. Even the small towns of the South are becoming congested with colored people who find it difficult to make ends meet, and who gravitate into the idle, floating habit, with an occasional day's work and plenty of time to cultivate the vices that undermine health, when it does not breed vices that lead to the chain gang and the gallows. We know that there are plenty of hardships in country and farm life, but they are far more tolerable than the hardships of city life, especially in the matter of fresh air and food and housing; and colored people are essentially a fresh air people. They belong in country districts. There they live best and longest. CAN AFRICA BE CHRISTIANIZED? Can the people of Africa be redeemed by heathen and fetish worship? Christian states churches long ago decided that they could be machine has been built and maintained for a of the Methodist Episcopal Church, whose spirit Christianity has made, but little headway that, on the contrary, Mahommedanism is ste be regretted, as the future of Africa depends on the Christian philosophy of the bose husband and the one wife and the children of baptized and registered, so that they can be a heritance, which cannot possibly be done unplurality of wives, with its inevitable undermines forces of man and womanhood. It is interesting to note, in this connection, Blyden came, in the latter days of his life, the religion was best for the African people. His belief did him no credit as an educated Christ posed to be among the best informed men of the actor and customs. Because the African youth age than Europeans and should therefore be many as the desire is no argument at all, but should be taught to have one wife as early as to have one and be constrained by law to dehaving as many more as they should desire and Bishop Hartrell, who has spent the better and uplifting work among American colored has a broader and wiser belief than that of D case of Africa be redeemed from the Mohammedan worship? Christian statesmen of the Catholic decided that they could be. To that end a built up and maintained for many years. Bishop Episcopal Church, whose special work is in Ajas made, but little headway among the Africanry, Mahommedanism is steadily gaining groove the future of Africa depends upon its acceptantian philosophy of the home and the church the wife and the children of the man and the mered, so that they can be accounted for legally not possibly be done under the Mohammed with its inevitable undermining of the physic womanhood. to note, in this connection, that the late Dr. J. the latter days of his life, to believe that the for the African people. His arguments in credit as an educated Christian, or as a man the best informed man of his times as to the Because the African youth came to maturity is and should therefore be indulged early man is no argument at all, but rather a case who have one wife as early as they should properly constrained by law to deny themselves the love as they should desire and could purchase a wife, who has spent the better part of his manhung among American colored people and African wiser belief than that of Dr. Blyden. Can the people of Africa be redeemed from the Mohammedan religion heathen and fetish worship? Christian statesmen of the Catholic and Protestant churches long ago decided that they could be. To that end a vast missionary machine has been built up and maintained for many years. Bishop J. C. Hartzell of the Methodist Episcopal Church, whose special work is in Africa, maintains that Christianity has made, but little headway among the African natives, but that, on the contrary, Mahommedanism is steadily gaining ground. This is to be regretted, as the future of Africa depends upon its acceptance and development of the Christian philosophy of the home and the church, with the one husband and the one wife and the children of the man and the wife properly baptized and registered, so that they can be accounted for legally in their inheritance, which cannot possibly be done under the Mohammedan system of plurality of wives, with its inevitable undermining of the physical and mental forces of man and womanhood. It is interesting to note, in this connection, that the late Dr. Edward Wilmot Blyden came, in the latter days of his life, to believe that the Mohammedan religion was best for the African people. His arguments in support of his belief did him no credit as an educated Christian, or as a man who was supposed to be among the best informed men of his times as to the African character and customs. Because the African youth came to maturity at a younger age than Europeans and should therefore be indulged early marriages and as many as the desire is no argument at all, but rather a case where the people should be taught to have one wife as early as they should properly be allowed to have one and be constrained by law to deny themselves the beastiness of having as many more as they should desire and could purchase and support. Bishop Hartzell, who has spent the better part of his manhood in helpful and uplifting work among American colored people and African black people, has a broader and wiser belief than that of Dr. Blyden. The New York Times of January 14 said: "Africa God!" this in the slogan of a campaign for the conversion of the Dark Continent continued by Bishop John C. Hartwell, missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who has just returned from an eight month's tour of Africa. The goal of this campaign will be the conversion of 150,000,000 natives. It will be a Christian crusade against Mohammedanism, as well as henthamism, more sweeping than the crusades of the Middle Ages, it is mid. "Africa for God!" this is the slogan of a campaign恳谏 discussed by Bishop John C. Hartnett, missionary Church, who has just returned from an eight month's pawn will be the conversion of 150,000,000 natives. Mohammedanism, as well as heathenism, more reverting it is mind. "It is going to take a world of hard work, hard mountains, to stem that tide," the Bishop said, "for at are being far out-distanced in the struggle to convert sword has been taken from the hand of Muslim in A war sounded. The days of holy wars there are of the new without 'four of death,' and the methods of peace enlightened by the Christian Church." The plains for the fight against Mohammedanism mixture of the World's Sunday School Association. All hispunidadanism in Africa and some parts of Asia, the CoLand of the World's Sunday School Convention had to make a religious and social survey of the Muslim. The survey will be conducted on scientific items given in that report will be put at the disposal of all trusted campaign upon Islam. We regard this movement as one of the most colored races of Africa and Asia, comp religion and heathenism, that has been put in. That the colored people of the United States are without saying, and we are sure they will rehelping to make it a success. It is fortunate that has the movement in hand, as he is in thorough aspirations of the best sentiment of the Christ redeemed from ignorance and superstition by placed among the civilized people of the world. this in the slogan of a campaign for the conversion John C. Hartwell, missionary Bishop of the Macedonia returned from an eight month's tour of Africa. The conversion of 150,000,000 natives. It will be a Christian illumination, more sweeping than the crusades of a world of hard work, backed up by prayer and the tide, the Bishop of St. Paul, "for at the present time the Covenant in the struggle to convert the natives. On the hand of the Moslem in Africa. No more is the holy wars there are of the past. Moslepu can be a truth, and the methods of peaceful propaganda are in Christ."⁴ Fight against Mohammedanism are being prepared for Sunday School Association. Alarmed by the rapid and some parts of Asia, the Continuation Committee Sunday School Convention held at Zarizh has Summer social survey of the Moslem world. Conducted along scientific lines by special investigator, it will be put at the disposal of all the missionary heartless. movement as one of the most important to the of Africa and Asia, comprehended in theism, that has been put in motion during the people of the United States are virtually interest we are sure they will render all the service success. It is fortunate that such a man as Bish hand, as he is in thorough sympathy with the best sentiment of the Christian world that Aracean 'and superstition by systematic evangelized people of the world. "It is going to take a world of hard work, backed up by prayer and the faith that moves mountains, to stem the tide," the Bishop said, "for at the present time the Christian churches are being far out-distanced in the struggle to convert the natives. On the other side, the sword has been taken from the hand of Muslim in Africa. Now the sword sounded. The day of holy Thursday the day of the Muslim in Malawi can become Christian colored by the Christian Church." The pennant for the fight against Mohammedanism are being prepared by a special committee of the World's Sunday School Association. Alarmed by the rapid program of apostasyism in Africa and some parts of Asia, the United Nations General Assembly held at Zariz but Summer has undertaken to make a religious and social survey of the Muslim world. The survey will be conducted along scientific lines by special investigators. The results given in that report will be put at the disposal of all the missionary boards for a concentrated campment upon Islam. We regard this movement as one of the most important to the black, dark and colored races of Africa and Asia, comprehended in the Mohammedan religion and heathenism, that has been put in motion during the Christian era. That the colored people of the United States are virtually interested in it goes without saying, and we are sure they will render all the service possible in helping to make it a success. It is fortunate that such a man as Bishop Hartzell has the movement in hand, as he is in thorough sympathy with the hopes and aspirations of the best sentiment of the Christian world that Africa shall be redeemed from ignorance and superstition by systematic evangelization and placed among the civilized people of the world. white people. That was the predetermined purpose. How it has succeeded is too well known to require discussion here. It was in the interest of Southern white people that their high-handed and lawless ways in dealing with the colored people should be justified by them to the world, and they deliberately suppressed the facts of news matter and colored any given occurrences to suit their prejudice and interests. The organized news agencies of the country have been accused often of connivance at the one-sided way the race relations have been falsified by their Southern correspondents, to the infinite hurt and injury of the colored people; but they have disclaimed any such connivance and insisted that they were compelled to take the news as it was furnished from that section by members of the publication designated to gather and deemed from the Mohammedan religion, a statesmen of the Catholic and Protestant could be. To that end a vast mission should be special work in Africa, maintain headway among the African natives, but is steadily gaining ground. This is supposed upon its development and development of the home and the church, with the children of the man and the wife properly can be accounted for legally in their home under the Mohammedan system of undermining of the physical and mental connection, that the late Dr. Edward Wilhelm is life, to believe that the Mohammedan people. His arguments in support of his old Christian, or as a man who was supporter of his times as the African chan, youth came to maturity at a younger before he indulged early marriages and as all, but rather a case where the people early as they should properly be allowed to deny themselves the beastiness of oure and could purchase and support. The better part of his manhood in helpful obedged people and African black people is that of Dr. Blyden. 14 said: campaign for the conversion of the Dark Continentary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal month's tour of Africa. The goal of this campaign. It will be a Christian crusade against sweeping than the crusades of the Middle Ages. he lifted up by prayer and the faith that moved "for at the present time the Christian church to convert the natives. On the other side, the men in Africa. No more is the cry for a holy life of the past. Melanus can become Christians of peaceful propaganda are being made modernism are being prepared by a special commission. Alarmed by the rapid progress of Africa, the Continuity Committee on Mohammedan hold at Zurich but Summer has undertaken Modern world. This life by special investigators. The result of all the missionary boards for a concern of the most important to the black, darka, comprehended in the Mohammedan pot in motion during the Christian era. States are virtually interested in it goes will render all the service possible in that such a man as Bishop Hartzell thorough sympathy with the hopes and the Christian world that Africa shall be edition by systematic evangelization and world. The organized news agencies of the country have been accused often of convince at the one-sided way the race relations have been falsified by their Southern correspondents, to the infinite hurt and injury of the colored people; but they have disclaimed any such convince and insisted that they were compelled to take the news as it was furnished from that section by members of the publication designated to gather and --- Again, the inception and development of the Recipient News Service should make it easier than it has been to publish colored daily newspapers in large centers of colored people. Anyhow, the men we have named deserve very well of the race for the inception and development of the service to the point where its usefulness can be made the most of by any of our newspapers that are willing and able to use it. Success of it depends upon general use of it by our newspapers. LABOR STRIKE IN SOUTH AFRICA We have a chance now and then to measure the growth of British interests in Africa, or other European power, when there is an unusual disturbance of normal conditions in some of the departments of their territorial possessions. There was such a disturbance last June, when a great labor strike was inaugurated, and which the Government of the South African Union, comprising the old Dutch Republics, had great trouble to put down. There is now another labor strike in progress, the extent of which is indicated by the fact that some 40,000 railroad men and 200,000 native workers are involved. The government had declared martial law, and a vast army of the citizen militia have been called to the arms. The 200,000 native workers are recruited from various of the tribes in South Africa, are kept in compounds, and governed by drastic rules and regulations, something like those in force in our Southern convict camps, the English and other European powers in Africa, except the French, fearing the natives in any crisis, and with good reasons, as they do not deserve the confidence of the natives, by their uniform treatment of them. The British government has always carried the mailed fist to those it conquered or annexed in the government of them, as in the East Indies and Australia, and the native Africans have fared worse, it is alleged, than the other sorts. In the present strike, it is said that the government will distribute the 200,000 compounded natives among their several tribes, if the white strikers do not come to terms, and that this action will cripple the industrial interests of the Rand for many years, as it will be difficult to gather and train again a like native force of working men. There are many forces of civilization at work in Africa making for the redemption of its people "from the double night of ages," and the greed for territory and the development of their resources in field, factory and mine is among the most efficient and far-reaching of these, the main thing from our viewpoint being to communicate to the African people the spirit of modern ways of doing things. This is being done far more radically and rapidly by the spirit of commerce than the spirit of the missionaries, the former having already bisected the country with railroads and steamboats and telegraphic wires. Catching the spirit, getting the movement of the times, is the main thing, and it is being forced upon the Africans in all directions by Europeans bent upon gain at whatever cost. "REPRESENTING" THE RACE. "REPRESENTING" THE RACE. The question of race prejudice was discussed last week in New York before the Republican Club. A gentleman from Boston by the name of Mr. Wilson was invited to come over and represent the Negro race. We have no doubt but that Mr. Butler Wilson is in earnest in his endeavor to represent our race, but in all sincerity we want to give Mr. Wilson a piece of advice, and the advice is not for him alone but for others who think and act as he does. Mr. Wilson would have influence in representing our race if he would get into the heart of the race and actually know it from the inside and not from the outside. The feeling and inspira- some of the millions of our people can only be known by someone who is not afraid to associate with the common people, to take part in their Baptist conventions, Methodist conferences, fraternal and secret societies and busi- We fear that Mr. Wilson represents a type which has never been able to understand why Providence was no kind as to make him black instead of white. Such people are seldom seen mingling among the common classes of our race, but they are always on hand to represent the race and incidentally to advertise themselves at some meeting where white people are present. The race is getting very tired and sick of being exploited by this class of people—a class which boasts over the fact that it attends white churches, sends its children to white Sunday schools, and has no contact with the race except on public occasions when white people are present and racial identity can be used for advertising purposes. If Mr. Wilson and his type will get down from off the high shelf and mingle among Negroes when no white people are present and show that they are deeply and earnestly interested in helping them, their words will have some weight with colored people and more influence with white people. If the white people of this country really want to know how black people feel and think on any given topic they should consult the strong robust representatives of the race—some who are leaders in our great church and fraternal organizations. Our race has strong men and women who are proud that they are Negroes, who glory in the fact that God has made them black. These are the types that represent the true aspirations and ambitions of our ten millions of people. AN ALPHABETICAL WAR All is not calm and serene between those who represent the letters of the alphabet in New York and in Boston. In fact, there are not a few signs that are appearing above the surface to indicate that each of these alphabetical friends has the dagger out for the other. We quote the following from Brother Trotter's publication: "There is surely a marked difference in the treatment of the N. I. P. L. by the organ of the N. A. A. C. P. from the treatment of the N. A. A. C. P. by the chief organ of the N. I. P. L." We want to say to Brother Trotter that in our opinion no slight is intended for him. The difficulty, from our point of view, grows out of the matter of the English language not containing enough letters in the alphabet to go around. We advise each group to discover or invent a few more letters and add them to the list, and in this way we think the difference will be speedily composed. Or, better still, since Brother Trotter lives under the shadow of Harvard University, it would be comparatively easy for him to get a few Greek letters to add to his organization, and that we are sure would settle the whole problem. NEGRO LEADERSHIP The Negro race throughout the country welcomes the co-operation, advice and help of disinterested white people North and South, but it is not ready to surrender its leadership to anybody outside of the race. There is a feeling which is growing stronger month by month that a race which has produced leaders who have organized and kept in existence such potential forces as the African Methodist Church, the Zion Methodist Church, the great Baptist brotherhood, the numerous fraternal and secret organizations as well as business concerns, powerful newspapers, religious and secular, is still able to furnish its own leadership. We want to do this, however, in full sympathy with every unselfish white man in the North and in the South, but we ourselves will not surrender our right to leadership. White friends can help us much in a co-operative way, but the leadership must be ours. EDITORIAL NOTES President Wilson spent the holidays at Pass Christian, Miss. We dare say he would move the capitol and White Washington to Richmond, if he could. The teachers son is a queer President, and we regret we have him on our hands. The extraordinary success of the Government's Parcel Post system has compelled the express companies to cut and defer their enormous profits to shareholders until they can see the money they have had not hogged the express business they would have been no demand for the parcel post system. Wise men do not kill the dear goose that lays the golden eek, but heartless corporations very extra men have been employed by the Government, so far, to handle the parcel post business. Mr. Lloyd George, the Chancellor of the British Exchequer, is a brilliant self-made man who is not ashamed to magnify his office as a politician. He says: "Politicians are essential to the excesses of selfish strivings." He says: "Humanity is a humanity." Did you ever, "politicians priests of humanity?" Now, in Great Britain, it may be that way; but here in the United States the politician, as a type, far from being "a priest of humanity," as we understand the definition of priest as a person devoted to the priesthood, and others than himself, is distinctively devoted to himself and how to make the most for himself out of politics. Suitable for 3 families. Lot 25 x 100; heated by a hot water system which costs less to maint. in and gives better service than steam Price $6,500; terms arranged to suit. J. M. ROYALL, 21 West 134th St. New York The sporting criticism declares that McVoy, Johnson, Langford and Jeanette have all fallen off in form and that the precious white hope is headed for his own. Pity about the white hopes of all sorts who hope to profit in all directions by denying black and white rights to their people with them. Superiority based on exclusiveness is always weak in the foundations of it. Only rank cowards deny to others the rights they claim for themselves. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY Permit me to compliment you upon the development of your publication I have watched its growth for a long time. As one interested in all social progress, I respect your interest to take an interest in the welfare of American Negroes. Your policy of insisting upon solidarity of racial interests, the patronage by your people of their own race-felicited by their own economic status. If the American Negroes help each other, continually striving to and their leaders, to give their financial, as well as moral and governmental support, to the African Americans believe they will bring about, for their own people, as near a millionen as possible, upon this morrisome old earth. I firmly believe that, despite demagogues and those writers and politicians who hold away in certain districts through their anti-Negro utterances, the American Negro is best suited to our shores with selfish motives, to return to their native lands as soon as they have reaped enough golden harvest in America to live in ease, and American dollars in their own countries. The Afro-American did not come to this country of his own free-will. He was brought here in chains and in a slave ship, where he was forced for concentration. Yet, despite this, he has advanced in every line of work where he has used his head, his heart and his soul, believe that to-day, even in the South, States, the Nogro is shown more respect and kindly spirit by the white citizens when he has shown his own ability to be a moral and energetic worker in the industrial battle. He should be your reader, would continually apply the lessons which you preach in your columns, your colored business and professional men would prosper, your people would succeed, your jobs would prove against outside usurpation, and they would have that same race-pride which the high caste Hindos and other peoples of non-Caucasian races hold, in other countries, notably in the British Empire. When the great Judgment day comes, I believe that it will not matter whether the sun is yellow, black or even purple—the rewards will go to the man whose souls shine with the color of gold, burnished and tempered in the fire of adversity, accompanied with love, decency and gallainry. With honest good wishes for your papers success and for the success of these principles for which you stand, lam. Sarah Rector I have just read an account of a ten-year-old colored girl, Sarah Rector, of Cushing, near Mukogee, Okla., the possessor of a $171,000 yearly income, has had a white guardian, the officer appointed by courts of Oklahoma, who lives in a little cabin on the Porter place. It seems to me that if this be true, and is known to the colored men of America, they must be very blind indeed to their race's interests to allow them to take advantage of their income to be guarded by a member of the white race, to grow up amid such incompatible surroundings. Imagine what an organized protest would go up from the whites of a little orphanage, where the wealth were under the guardianship of a black man? Even if her wealth be honestly conserved, her education and social relations with her race demand that she be cared for by her race. It seems to be that Tuskegee is the place where the Negro institution recommended by the Negro Business League. Will you not look into this matter and have the leaders petition the courts to have the child's relationships here. Here is a child that would probably much care to the race if properly taken care of. Is it possible that the black men of America will allow her to grow up practically strangers to her own race, to arrive at a place where to find that her fortune had vanished that the peculiations of a guardian who can have no natural sympathies with her? John W. Calloway. Manila, P. I. ED. NOTE—Will some reader of The Age in Oklahoma give us additional facts about Sara Rector? I read in The Age of Dec. 11 of the indignation "angraged by the colored woman of Greater New York when a certain store of that city advertised a shad of brown goods as "aligar brown. It meant that if that waxy shade to the store could not not space in our vocabulary to it ourselves, either in our homes or on the streets, for as long as the members of the race call themselves "aligar" (and this is done in the presence of a woman to the store who calls themselves intelligent) men who assured the word will never die. If that word is to ever die, it must first die from the lips of the colored race. I also read in The Age some time ago of committees of colored men to Woman's Aid to the Deaf and Dementia Wilson about the "Jim Crow" and negation system being imposed upon our race by the Government. But I don't believe this method can have the desired effect as long as we tolerate the negregation and "Jim Crow" system by the women of our own race in our home town. In Ohio state in which I live) I believe it is safe to say there are hundreds of barber shops run by Negroes who, when one of their race enters the door will be "white only." I have seen in my training that taurants and confectionaries conducted by Negroes and every race, but ours is welcome there. This is enough to paralyze the arm of justice and has done so, we hope for anything better when we make sure that under these conditions and suffer, we dren to grow up and see how far we are from the standard of race pride! He wants respect he must respect himself, and no less can be said of a race. James Atkinson Youngstown, O Delaware Retail Druggists at Dinner, annual in the New York and northeast district, Del. Jan. 21-The annual dinner, Retail Druggists Association of Delaware, will be at the restaurant of Blair & Blair French street. Thursday evening, Janu- ary 1. The dinner was served in courses and the menu is as follows: Soup, mock bisque aux croutons, salad, salmon, hollandaise sauce; potatoe, la Winsor; roasts, young turkey, cranberry sauce, sirloin of beef au jus; fruit cotties, fritters, sabayon sauce; vegetable cotties, potatoes candied sweet potatoes, boiled onions in desserts, mince pie, squash pie, sweet potato pie, vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, assorted candy; sweet potatoes, toasted crackers; coffee, cigars. The speaker of the evening was Dr. John O. Hopkins, whose subject was "The Afro-American as a Pharmacist." Those taking part in the discussion were Dr. O. Whitney, pharmacist; W. Leonard C. W. Hearn, Pipe, L. E. Barnhill Members of the association are John O. Hopkins, L. E. Barnfill, W. Heenl Pipes, Chas. B. Whitney, Price W. Iipes, B. Whitney, the office are Dr. John O. Hopkins, John H. Henlert Pipes, vice-president; Chas. B. Whitney, pharmacist, treasurer; W. Leonard Pipes, pharmacist, secretary. New Building for Settlement Work. Special to Tux New York. Wilmington, Del. Jan. 21—On Sunday, January 11, the new Thomas Garrett Settlement House was opened in Wilmington, Del. Several old buildings have been purchased and remodeled at a cost than $6,000, most of which has been paid. This settlement house was started at the suggestion of Mrs. Banche R. Stubba, president of the Woman's Federation of Christian Workers, and has received liberal financial and moral support of whom are Miss Helen S. Grant, grand daughter of Thomas Garrett, the great abolitionist; George B. Miller and Mrs. William P. Bancraft. The settlement has classes in sewing, cooking and other household arts, commercial and hospital and boys and girls' clubs, and office lectures on proper living from time to time. At the opening meeting 250 people were crowded into the assembly hall, which has a seating capacity of about 150. She is Mrs. Blanche B. Stubbe, president of the FFA. Helen B. Garrett, president of the Advisory board; Eugene Kinchele Jones, associate director of the National League Urban Conditions Among Nergues; George B. Carter and the Rev. R. L. Jackson, members of the advisory committee. Large Enrollment at Rust Society, Inc. Holly Springs, Mina, Jan. 20.—Rust University is having a year of unusual prosperity in all departments. Last year it was thought to have been an inner year; but this year the enrollment advanced and Professor Rogers has charge of the boys' dormitory, at his wits end to know what to do with the students that are pouring in every day. It is the glorious influence of these Christian schools that is solving the problems and hastening the coming of a new era and a brighter day in the South. David T. Howard, Atlanta's colored undertaker, who is one of the wealthiest and best known Negroes in the south, has gained the distinction of being the third Negro in America to give $1,000 to the Young Men's Christian Association work. His personal check was turned over yesterday to the finance committee of the local association, bringing his payment up to $1,000, which he subscribed several months ago. By this subscription David Howard has taken the lead among the Negroes in support of the new building for the Colored Young Men's Christian Association; and has set an example which, if followed proportionate to the means of all subscribers, would soon complete the $100,000 fund and make the new building a reality. OF WORLD'S DIALECT POETS THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. Jones & Johnson are at the Greeley Theatre. The Kemps are at the Seventh Ave. Theatre. Miller & Lyles are at Poli's Theatre, Scranton. The Burtons are at Ford's Theatre, Lynchburg. Anderson & Goines are at Loew's Orpheum Theatre. Sellman & Jackson are at the Boston Theatre, Roanoke. Bert Williams is headliner at the Colonial Theatre this week. The Frazier Brothers are at the Foraker Theatre, Washington. W. A. Barclay, magician, is at the Globe Theatre, Jacksonville. Winfred & Martin are at Loew's Academy Theatre, Hanover, Mass. The Charles Stock Company is at the Lyric Theatre, Wilmington, N. C. Thomas A. Brooks is with the Happyland Co., Gayety Theatre, Minneapolis. Gasito Clarke is with the Watson Sisters' Company, Grand Theatre, St. Paul. Annis St. Clair and Chadwick & Crippen are at the Dudley Theatre, Washington. Perrin & Crosby and Hendricks & Lee are at the Hippodrome Theatre, Richmond. Criswell & Bailey, Thomas Melton and Smith & Ellis are at the Star Theatre, Pittsburgh. Harrison Stewart & Co. and Green & Pugh are at the Howard Theatre, Washington. Bessie Cary, formerly of Cary & Cary, will open on the Dudley time in a single turn next week. Baby Jim, Owens & Owens and Brown & Demont are at the Majestic Theatre, Washington. Crumble & Glass are at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, Ireland, with Hippodrome, Belfast, to follow. Buster & Rockpill, Sam Lucas, Babv Mack and Watts & Cash are at the multiforme Theatre, Philadelphia. BUNBAR RANKED AS ONE. DUNBAR'S POEMS TEN years after his death and twenty years after some of his poems had been written, the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar are enshrined by literary authorities to be worthy of taking a permanent place in literature. Dunbar is carded a high and permanent place among the dialect posts of the world. In the New York Times Richard Le Gallienne, who occupies a position of enniscence among contemporaneous literary critics, gives an appreciation of Dunbar's poems, which, for unbiased viewpoint, anciety of expression and documentary reference is notable in itself. Richard Le Gallienne's estimate of Paul Laurence Dunbar's works is given in the following review: "Mr. Howell, whose characteristically human and generously just appreciation of Dumbar, written nearly twenty years ago, is appropriately reprinted as an introduction to this volume of his complete poems, says all that need or can be said of the work of a poet which since he has taken a certain classical rank in American literature by virtue of an excellence which is in need of no explanation on account of the poet's race, though no account it, necessarily, has an unusual secondary interest. Mr. Howell writes: The world is too old now, and I find myself too much of its mood, to care for the work of a poet because he is black, because his father and mother were slaves, because he was, before and after he became a boy. These facts would certainly attract me to him as a man, if I knew him to have a literary ambition, but when it came to his literary art, I must judge it government of these facts and joy or endure it for what it was in itself. "Thus approached, Dunbar's work is found to be an authentic achievement, which must give him a high and permanent place among the dialect poets of the world. A lyric such as his famous 'When Malindy Sings' easily sets his side by side with that white singing of the African anthem, and to whom he pays a happily turned tribute. What Mr. Whitcomb Riley has done for Hoosier Folk in Hoosier dialect, Dunbar has done for his Negro fellows in their quint Negro English. The capacities of that dialect for humor and patbos and musical rhythm he has used with great skill and delicate sympathetic art. Dunbar, as Mr. Howells said was the first work he did (if there was no admixture of white blood in his parentage) 'to feel the Negro life artistically and express it lyrically.' "Unquestionably it is in his dialect his character studies and songs of his own people, that he is most significantly himself. That part of his work has received such universal recognition that there is hardly necessary to quote from it in a brief review, though I may refer the reader to such massages as 'The Receptional' or 'An Ante-Bellum Sermon'. But, taking Dunbar's achievement in such Writing for granted, I have been surprised at the unexpected excellence of much of his poetry written in usual literary English on general poetic themes. Men whose natural medium is dialect seldom make a success in classical English. Even so considerable a poet as Mr. Kipling, with the exception of one or two pieces like 'The Recessional', usually falls tame when he forks his Cockney slang. Nor can it be said that Dunbar as written anything striving in English as a poet Negro dialect. Yet he comes very near to what was, doubtless, a literary ideal of his, in such a poem as 'Jone', particularly in such verses as these: Her life was like the stream that floweth, Her love was like the stream that floweth, Her love was like the stream that floweth. And rolled it rinsing down life's way With love's sweet music in its chime. I found her in an Eastern bower. Where all day long the am'rous sun Lay by to woo a timid flower. But still in the course of well-night run, But still with lingering art he spun Gold fancies on the shadowed wall. And there where one might tell his love, I told my griefs-I told her all "There is a certain distinction, added to natural magic, in these lines which show that 'Dumbar had it in him to create the more delicate as well as the broad popular effects of poetry. And here is a lyric which has for me a haunting impressiveness: Out in the sky the great dark clouds are moving; I look tar out into the pregnant night. Where I can hear a solemn booming gun the plaming of a random dark. That tells me that the ship I seek is passing, passing. My powerful eyes my soul's deep hurt are ghosting; For I would bail and check that ship of ships. I stretch my hands imploring, cry aloud, I work with the dead a foot from my own lips, And be its ghost both reach that vessel, pass- ing, passing. O Earth, O Sky, O Ocean, both surpassing. O O of mine, O soul that dreads the dark! In there no hope for me? Is there no way may she sight and check that speeding hark Whose out of sight and sound is passing, passing: "Here is another poignant footnote, The Debt": This is the debt I pay Just a repayment Year of regret and grief, Sorrow without ruilid. Pay it I will to the end— Until the grave, my friend, Grows me a true renoun- Grows me the peace of peace, Sight me the thing I might, Small was the debt I thought, Poor was the beam at boot— God! but the interest! "Along with his instinctive poetic gift, Bushur combined no little literary skill and accomplishment. He had a mimble wit and a deft hand for epigram and the lighter forms of verse. Take these these lines entitled 'Theology': There is a brow, for ever, day by day. The upward gaze of my soul doth tell me to pay a debt. I'm quite an error, gives me out, where would my sight- been? "But, of course, in the final assay, it is the instinctive, personal quality in a man's work that counts, and we forget all Dunbar's other accomplishments 'When Malindy Singa,' G'way an' quit dit noise, Mim Lucy— Dat: music book away; What's de dat yrin'? If you practice (well you're gray, You canaint st't no notes a yrin Lak de coud dat rana and rings Practice hick woods When, Malindy singa, "We said it was necessary and easy to judge Dunbar's work, without consideration of his race. That it has an added significance as being the work of a Negro will not, of course, be denied—an appealing, almost tragic side. How ten times more ghastly to read of Southern lynchings with this book in one hand! 'Slow' moves the pagerate of a "limbing race," writes Dunbar in a moving apostrophe to his own people, but is it to be denied, as Mr. Howells says, 'that a race that has come to this effect in any member of it has attained civilization in him?' Nor can any but those blinded by race prejudice refuse to echo the noble hope which Mr. Howells rears on such achievement: I permitted myself, (he said) the imaginative prophecy that the hostilities and prejudices which had so long constrained his race were removed in his life, that these were to be the final proof that God had made of one blood all nations of men. I thought Mr. Dunbar's merits positive and not comparative, and I held that if he had been written by a white, man I should not have found them less admirable. I accepted them as an evidence of the essential unity of the human race, which does not think of one and one in another, but humanity in all. "These complete poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar are indeed welcome and will take a permanent place in American literature, seeing that the ease and versatility of his bent led him, as so often happens with such spontaneity, into overvolubility, it would be a real service to his fame if these 'complete poems' were followed by a carefully chosen and classified selection of his best. It is to be hoped that his publishers may be encouraged to publish such selection before long." WHERE THE SHOWS ARE. MY FRIEND FROM KENTUCKY CO.— New Standard Theatre, Philadelphia, Young- town, O. Jan. 26-38, Alton, 29-31. O. Jan. 26, Albany, 29-31. Jan. 22, Froncosa, Flu, 23, Tallahassee, Ala. Palatek, 27; St. Augustine, 28; Genford, 29; Orlando, 30; Tampa, 31. EGO PLAYERS—Petersburg, V. Jan. 22; Froncosa, 23, Next week, Washington, D. C. The Colemans are at the Globe Theatre, Wilson, N. C. Cooper & Robinson are at the Colonial Theatre, Erie, Pa. Watts & Willis are at the Columbia Theatre, Danville, Va. Copeland & Payton are at the Academy Theatre, Fall River. Marshall & Tribble are at the Bijou Theatre, Lansing, Mich. The Musical Spillers are at the Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles. Housley and Nicolas are at the Cohen Theatre, Newburgh, N. Y. enjoying its usual success at the Beaux Arts. The members of the quintet are Will Riley, leader; Palmer Jones, pianist; Jesse Hope, mandolin; Vance Lowery, banjo, and Louis Mitchell, drums. The Dixie Quintet, J. Louis Johnson, manager is touring the West. Following is the tour of the Coeur-Canal Jan. 22; Windsor. 23; Sterling. 24; Ft Morgan, 26; Wray. 27; Launta. 28; Los Animas. 29; Santa Fe. N. M. 30; Albuquerque, 31; Silver City, Feb. 2. Sam Langford was the dinner guest of Scott & Whaley in London, England, on January 6. Those present were Geo. Archer, Kid" Cole, Dora Dean, Crumbley & Glass, Louis Douglass, Harry Brown and wife Mrs. Scott, Bob Armstrong, George Bayers and Victor Coleman. * * * Wise & Milton are appearing at the Empire Theatre, Manila, Philippine Islands, and are the first colored American sketch to play in the Philippines. Act is going big. Wise & Milton are being entertained by prominent colored islanders who are living on the island, including H. Loving, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Fitzbutler, Mr. Mrs. A. Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. McKenney. LAFAYETTE CHANGES The Lafayette Theatre has changed hands, according to reports, and Henry Martinson is now said to be the sole owner, having purchased the stock owned by Ben Nibur, Martin Nibur, Henry Otterreich and others. The management of the house has been over to Jesse A. Shipp and Sam Corker, who direct the three-show-a-day policy in operation, each show to consist of five acts and motion pictures, with special feature reels weekly. CRESCENT THEATRE An unusually strong bill was responsible for large houses at each performance the first half of the week at the Crescent, Lillian Brown, in songs, opened the show and was followed by the Hillmans, whose act continues to grow more entertaining. Harry Stout can assure himself that he is a big favorite at the Crescent, for few acts get a hand at this house upon making their entrance. His violin playing is always appreciated. Dixon & Hanson do a good turn, their talk contains much humor, their dancing is above the ordinary and Dixon has a song, "A Traveling Man," which goes big. FIRE AT 59TH ST. THEATRE FIRE AT 59TH ST. THEATRE The 59th Street Theatre, Wm. Mack Felton, proprietor, 313 West 59th street, was destroyed by fire Monday, January 12, entailing a loss to Mr. Felton of approximately $10,000. This does not include damage to the building. There was damage to the office. Mr. Felton addlately installed a Wurlitzer electric orchestra, at a cost of $9,000, and this was totally destroyed. The theatre will be refitted and it is hoped to have it ready for reopening on February 1. GRIFFIN SISTERS OFFICE The Griffin Sisters, who have one of the most popular acts playing the colored vaudieville houses, have opened a theatrical agency in Chicago and are in a position to provide consecutive booking for reliable colored acts. The Griffin Sisters are booking for a number colored houses in the South and Middle West. The main stage of the agency is at 3159 Main Street of Chicago. The home address of the Griffin Sisters are at 3045 Rhodes avenue, Chicago. HOWARD. 27: HAMPTON. 24. In a fast game abounding in sensational passing and shooting, Howard University defeated Hampton Institute at Manhattan Casino Friday evening by the score of 27 to 24. In fairness to both teams it cannot be said that the result clearly demonstrated the superiority of the quints did excellent work on the court and lived up to their previous reputations. If anything, Hampton excelled in passing, although it lost the game on fouls. In their eagerness to get possession of the ball the boys from Virginia were too active with their hands, which proved costly. Holland, the little guard of Howard, was largely instrumental in the point-making of his team. He was ways in the game and intercepted many passes. Singer Building' Gilmore played his usual game. Capt. Johnson of Hampton was a tower of strength to his quint, as was Gale. The popularity of basketball in Greater New York was evidenced by the larger and enthusiastic galaxy of spectators that watched the Hampton-Howard contest. So pleased is Nat Strong, the promoter, over the success of the affair that he is arranging a match between Howard and Columbia University, and Manhattan Casino some time in March. Hampton surprised Howard in the first period by rushing the capital city boys off their feet and scoring a half dozen points before Howard had registered one. Toward the end of the period, however, Howard became more aggressive, and when the whistle blew the score stood: Hampton, 12; Howard, 10. In the last period both teams fought gamely, but Hampton, due to over-anxiety, continued to foul Howard and "Singer Building" Gilmore found easy to make a basket when called upon. The preliminary game was played between Smart Set of Brooklyn and Salem Crescent, the game resulting in a victory for Smart Set, 22 to 11. Howard. Hampton. Sykes R.F. Gale Mabry L.F. Gurno Gilmore Cetter Parkez Nutt R.G. Johnson Holland L.G. Jamison Smart Set. Salem Crescent. Monday . R.F. Jenkins Horn . L.F. Younner Chadwick . Center . McClair Lagoon . R.G. Ree* Scotton . L.G. Robb The Alpha Magus and Wiccans will most on the Wiscomas' court in Williamsbridge, Wednesday evening, January 28. Alpha Smoker Well Attended. The Alpha Physical Culture Club proved a most gracious host Saturday evening, January 17, on which occasion this well-known athletic organization gave a smoker at its club house. 126 West 131st street, in celebration of its tenth anniversary. The lists of guests was quite large, and the members turned out in large numbers. A lunch-coupon was served, several brief speeches were made and all present spent a most enjoyable evening. St. Cie Hold Election. At the annual election of officers of the St. Christopher Club on January 13, the following were elected for one year: Engene C. Williams, president; Chas. Jerome Greene, vice-president; Sigourney B. Smith, treasurer; Jas. A. Manson, financial treasurer; Jas. H. Ravenell, recording secretary. The applications for membership of "Jack" Mosa, Channey Scott and Leslie L. Pollard were favorably acted upon. Pollard is the famous Dartmouth athlete and present coach of the football team of Lincoln University. To Hold Round Robin Tournaments On Monday evening, January 19, several billiard enthusiasts met at the Franklin billiard room to propose and discuss how to revive local interest in billiards. The first proposition advanced was that some systematic method be adopted to determine the standing of a player and the class to which he belonged. It was suggested that a round robin tournament be held, open to all, and that those taking part be officially classed from the scores made in the tournament. It was decided to open the round robin tournament Wednesday evening, January 28, at the Franklin billiard room, Mr. Willis, proprietor. Soldiers to Form Baseball League. Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan. 1.—Sergeant Swinton, Company K; Sergeant Collins, Company I; Corporal Williamson, Company L; Corporal Williamson, Company L, and Private Woods, Company F, all of the 25th Infantry, have been ordered by the permanent commander to pass to Fort Shafter, Honolulu, H. I., for the purpose of forming a department baseball team. The department commander has picked out four of the best players on the island to help make the ball team. 20th Infantry Holds Meet. Following are the events and winners of the field day meet held by the 25th Infantry on Tuesday, December 30, at Schofield Battacks, Hawaii: 100-yard dash. Winner, Corporal Williamson, Company I, in ten seconds flat; second, Corporal Mills, Company F; third, Corporal Morgan, Company K. Shot-put. Winner, Sergeant Broadus, Company H, 32 feet and 3 inches; second, Corporal Banks, Company H; third, Private Tucker, Company B. Baseball Relay. Winner, Company L, 3 minutes and 3-5 seconds; second, Company I; third, Company A. Running high jump. Private Jackson, Company L, and Private Stevenson, Company B, tied for first place at five feet and three inches; next, Corporal Veasy, five feet and two inches, 220-yard dash. Winner, Corporal Mills, Company F, 22 seconds; second, Private Slaughter, Company I; third, Private Harrison, Company F; fourth, Running high jump. Winner, Corporal Parker, Company F, 19 feet and 3 inches; second, Private A. Berry, Company L; third, Private Fields, Company C. 880-yard dash. Winner. Private Suggs, Company I. 2 minutes and 12 3/5 seconds; second. Private Woods. Company H: third. Private Borders. Company F. Flag Relay. Winner. second battalion; second, third battalion; third, first battalion. Corporal Williamson of Company L made a record in the regiment by win- ning the 100-yard dash in ten flat, he is some runner and hopes to beat that record. HOLLY SPRINGS MISS Holly Springs, Miss. Jan. 20—Dr. Lucas, secretary of the Epworth League work in the Methodist Episcopal Church spent Tuesday with the president and students of Rust. In the evening at 7:30 he delivered an address before a large student in the university of alpham Garrison Public Library of the freedmen Aid Society will be the guest of Rust University Sunday and Monday. He comes to speak to the students of their efforts and success in raising $1,000 for the jubilee fund of which he is general manager. The Rev. F. H. Henry, pastor of Ashbury M. E. Church, and the Rev. W. H. Gilliam, district superintendent of the Holly Springs district, left Monday January 12, for Aberdeen, Miss., to attend the Upper Mississippi Conference. Announcements are out for the marriage of Miss Nathalie Doxey, daughter of Henry Doxey of this city, to Samuel S. Grantham of Jackson, Miss., on September 25, 1913. Miss Doxey has held the chair of music at Rust University for eight years. Mr. Grantham is manager of the 1914 baseball squad at Rust. Prof. E. H. McKissack of this city, secretary and treasurer, and Dr. E. P. Jones of Vickersburg, Miss., grand master of the Old Fellows of Mississippi, left for Philadelphia, Pa., and Washington, D. C., on business concerning the order. A concert, "All Evening with the Poets," was given at the apostist Normal Institute in this city, of which Prof. E. H. Teague is president, Thursday night, January 15. The Baptist Normal Institute reports a large number of students with more coming i neach day. The following debate was rendered: "Resolved That all Colleges should compel non-resident students to board in the building." Alternative, James Wainright, Vanilla Williams and Inishcote Cox: Nogadwu, A. D. Wiley, May Oh Bolley and John Woolfstein. RALEIGH, N. C. Raliegh, N. C., Jan. 20—Dr. W. T. Coleman and Berry O'Kelley are attending the Tuskagee Farmers' Convention at Tuskagee, Ala. W. S. Durham, editor of the Durham Reformer, and Dr. J. E. Shepherd of Durham welcome visitors to our city this week. W. J. Grant is back from New York City where he underwent an operation by an eye specialist. Mr. Grant lost his eye-sight some ten years ago. The operation has restored his sight. Dr. S. L. Johnson of Boyton, Va. passed through the city this week. The New York Ace can be purchased every Saturday from T. L. McCoy, who will see that a copy is delivered at your notation. You receive your subscription and quote your figures for advertising, etc., for this paper. Call, write or phone him at the Colored Shoe Store, 15 East Hargrett street. The Wake County Board of Public Education at its last monthly meeting appropriated $6,000 for the erection of a building to be used as a colored teachers' training school. We are informed that Method, N. C., is the site where this school will be located. Prof. C. N. Hunter and Berry O'Kelley were factors in securing the school. Managers of the Jeanes and Slater fund for the education of Negro teachers will appropriate the necessary money to equip this school. All is quiet at Show. A majority of the students left and entered other schools. DONNER LA Danner, La., Jan. 20.-Mrs. Rosa Pimilton has returned after a short stay in New Orleans. Mrs. Julia Knox spent several days in Havana last week. Miss Ruth Saulsby was a visitor to Schrieven last Monday. Miss Pearl Collins of New Orleans spent several days with her relatives and friends in Gibson last week. Miss Selena Brown is spending a quiet time with her friends and relatives at Baldwin. La. Miss Daisy Sanders, the charming little granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Milhouse, is yet in Donner. Miss Geneieve B. Harding of Napoleonville has decided to remain a little longer with her sister, Mrs. Desmonia Cox. Harry Merret is on the sick list this week. Master Aaron Dutton has been indisposed for several days. Dave Brown is back again. Artie Brown has returned after a long visit to Mississippi. Mrs. Katie Dunn was a visitor to Thibodeaux last week. W. J. Coleman was a welcome guest of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Dutton, last Sunday. Mrs. Harry Merret is spending a while with her relatives and friends in New Orleans. Miss Esther Hills of Thibodeaux, is the guest of Mrs. Katie Bradley this week. Robert Lee, the blacksmith, was a visitor (i) Napoleonville last week. Then Millhouse visited in Houma last week. Mr. Picket of Baldwin, La., is visiting his niece, Mrs. Clara Lewis. The pulpit of Antioch Baptist Church was declared vacant by the board of deasons Sunday a week ago. Seemingly, the members and officials have been at warfare for the past ten months because of the serious oral occasions agreed to disagree. They first ousted the Rev. Eli Jones and elected the Rev. S. J. Bass, but got tired of him in a few months for some reason and ousted him. Then they elected the Rev. William Clark and have now ousted him. The building belongs to the company, and the company of Donner would be benefited more if the company were to convert the building into a school house for the purpose of educating the colored children. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Springfield, Mo., Jan. 20.—This is one of the leading towns of Missouri, having a population of some fifty thousand, of which about three thousand are Negroes. Among these are some of the most enterprising Negroes of the state. The Hardrick Bros. Grocery Co. is one of the largest Negro grocery stores in the United States, doing an annual business of $7,500. We have two leading physicians, Drs W. C. Scales and E. A. Harris. There are six Negro churches, the Methodist Episcopal, A. M. E. Preshiverian and Baptist. The Methodist Episcopal Church recently erected a $15,000 building. The Rev. J. M. Harr. door. The church has a reading room witt hall the leading Negro newspapers, among which is The New York Ann. clippings from which are read every Tuesday night at the Pitts Literary Society. BALTIMORE, MD Baltimore. January 21—There were 35,000 patrons at the Walters public baths, 1010-22 Argyle avenue, during 1913, an increase of 1,500 over the previous year. Funeral services for Nathaniel Gibson who died at his home in Philadelphia was held at Flenezauer A. M. E. Church last Thursday. Mr. Gibson was a Civil War veteran and lived here until a few years ago. Miss Ellen C. McGuinn and Dr. B. M. Sparks were quietly married here a few days ago by the Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Nannie McGuinn, lady principal of the Voorhees Industrial School, Voorhees, S. C. Bishop John Hurst filled the pulpit at Trinity A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. Plans for the erection of a twenty-four room school building for colored children in East Baltimore are being drafted. The Colored Catholic Club gave a housewarming at their home, 509 North Pine street, a few earnings ago. The Lincoln Permanent Building and Savings Association has been incorporated with an authorised capital of $800,000. 59th St. THEATRE 313 W., 59th St. NEW YORK WILLIAM MACK FELTON, Manager Vaudeville and Motion Pictures. Stage performances afternoons and evenings. May 1-4th. GENERAL ADMISSION 0 cents. BOXFS 25 cents. GRIFFIN SISTERS THEATRICAL AGENCY AND School of Vaudeville Art Junior and Senior Physical Training Classes The Young Women's Christian Association 121-128 West 182nd St., New York FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 30, 1914 There will be an excellent concert in addition to the calliope dunh bell, wand and Indian club drills. Mrs. R. C. Fannan pres. Mrs. J. C. Thomas, vice pres. Mrs. H. N. Curtin, ch of Jr. Department. Mrs. Dota Cole Norman, instructors of physical training ADMISSION 25 CENTS N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Porters Ben. Ass'n At LENOX CASINO, cor. 116th St. & Lenox Ave. FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1914 CHAS. H: LEFWICH WHAT IT TAKES TO SHOW THE LADIES SPEED The PULLMAN PORTERS have it! As for instance—CLASS, ATTENTION and COURTESY WATCH THEM PROMENADE SHE THEM ON PARADE At MANHATTAN CASINO Tickets now on sale at 115 West 131st Street GENERAL ADMISSION 50 Cents. BOXES, seating Ten, $4 jan 22-f PRE-LENTEN Recital & Assembly AT PALM GARDIN 58th Street and Lexington Avenue, New York The 30th On Sale At-Waste P. Crake - B-200024 - 11:30am. Phone 799-3400 The 30th On Sale At-Waste P. Crake - B-200024 - 11:30am. Phone 799-3400 The 30th On Sale At-Waste P. Crake - B-200024 - 11:30am. Phone 799-3400 Ogilvie Bodden - Post-Louis Crescent and Arsenault - Bristol Friday April 11 Few New Carrons presenting for the first time in New York, the Maude Hunt Hall Charcoal (10 weights of Palladium) his angle of by post-bourstelve and B. P. Cresco Courterness of 30 Marlborough - WALPRI C. F. CAID, Manager - June 12-24 002. Thomas T. Taylor is the president. Bishop Murray of the diocese of Maryland delivered an address before the pupils of the Colored High School on Friday morning. NORWICH CONN Norwich, N. Y., Jan. 31. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall gave a social in honor of Housley, and Nichols last Saturday evening. Miss Florence Noyes, Miss Ella King, Miss Bessie and Mrs. Biddie, Mrs. Marins and Mrs. Cohley, Sunday, at the McKinley Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. E. George Biddle, pastor, preached on "The Blessedness of Immortality." The Sunday School was well attended. At 4 p. m. Hon. Timothy Murphy, may-of-city, was present at the Unim Lycée, and an inspiring address to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Thompson is president of the lycée. Miss Idella Scott, at the Lyceum last sunday, read a paper on the race problem. 59th St. T. 313 W., 59th St. WILLIAM MACK Vaudeville and Motion Pictures. Stage perform May 1-4th. GENERAL ADMINISTRATOR LAFAYETT Management, BENJAMIN NIBUR PRICES: Eve's 10, 15, and 25 cents, Boxes 35 Matinee 5 and 10 cents, Boxes 25 HOME ADDRESS 3645 Rhodes Ave., Chicago Audio 77 - 409 GRIFFIN THEATRICAL AN School of Va MAIN OFFICE 3159 State Street Phone Auto 71-703 Beil, Doug are 4558 NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS —WRI Physical Culture and Co Sunday evening the Rev. Mr. Biddle preached on "Higher Possibilities of Divine Grace." A week of prayer is to be observed on Great Memorial Baptist Church, the Rev. R. B. Harris, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Avenn Gunnelve, in Edwards avenue, have the sympathy of all on account of the serious illness of two of their daughters. Therese and Suscilla. February 8, the women of the McKinley Avenue A. M. E. Zinn Church will have charge of the service. Presiding Elder C. Sylvester Whiting held the third quarterly conference of McKinley Avenue A. M. E. Zinn Church. Crescent Theatre 36-38 West 135th St. Vaudeville and Moving Pictures. Bill changed twice a week. Performance continuous, 2 p. m. to 11:30 p. m. PHILOS . Evenings 10 Cs. Bedford 5 Cs. Jan 24 THEATRE NEW YORK FRLTON, Manager. immances afternoons and evenings. ON 0 cents. BOXFS 25 cents. E THEATRE 7th Ave, 132rd 133rd St High Class VAUDEVILLE cents & 1st Row PHOTO PLAYS cents GO, ... SISTERS L AGENCY udeville Art Office Hours: 11-6 CHICAGO, ILL. MANAGERS AND ACTS TE— Wosnt Ofivet Baptist Sthuech. An Speereeting ‘carmen wee deitver- ed at merning service et Sanday by the Ray John Mmasecl, a convert- 2d Cudiiena, whe appeared In the Gare othe Riah princt of hie cowmtry. |The ive, yeass Ui and wis oomn “betvo fer Cuaiden, where he expects to é0 nissenary wert under the azepices of the Poreige Missten Board of the Na- Uomal Baptiot Convention. - Dr. Hayes preached af the eveaing service, le eubject' being, “One Thing. Nino members were added to the church @ering the day. The offering amounted te $178.7. St Mate MM 6. Cherch. A large neseber was present ef the morning service on Sunday. Revival meetings are ati being carried om. ‘The Rev. Wm. H. Brocks delivered a thuching sermen from Hebrews 7:35, and preached again in the evening. Sonal, aoteted by Mm AW. Ly ows, “Bpecial efforts are being made ‘throughout the church at soul saving. “Decision Day~ was observed tbe Sunday, School an@ Epwerth League. ‘The singing was conducted by Miss Marie Lymes. Om Monday the Rev. Wm. H. John- aon, of Mt Vernon. preached at the Preachers’ Meeting, after which the meeting was turned into one of praise and prayer. A Call to Presbyterians in Hartem. In view of the many Presbyterians in Haziom who find it inconvenient 10 attrnd services. downtown, special services will be conducted by the Rev. W. i tawtomat the Y. Mt. C. A. bufld- ing. 123 W. 152d street on the second and forth Sandays in each month, from 1 p.m. to 2 pin. The first of thene amryices will be beld Surdiy, January 2%, Everybody Is welcome. The Rev. FH. Butler uf Montclair, NJ. wili address the Mterary’ next Wednesday evening, January 3S. 4 5 ocl»k on “The Church and Siodern Biticiemcy.”_ The Rev. J. W. Brown of Mother Zion; the Rev. C. P. Cole of Brooklyn: the Rev. E. F. Exgleston of Newark, N. J. the Rev. FL A, Cullen eo Sajeta M. E Church; ‘the Rev. W. E. Grimn of Englewood. XN. J: the Rev. G. Hunt? Mt. Vernon and others have Deem imvited to take part in the discussion. The Uterary octet witl fur- nish music. . Belem’ M FE Church Last Sunday morning tbe pastor. the Rev. ¥. A. Cullen. preached a most ex- cellent sermon. Subject. “Fle that be- Meveth om Him hath everiasting life Ym the evening the Rev. Mrs Hicks preached to a crowded house. subject “Buy tm Zion” Thirteen persons came forward for prayer. Ten pro- feseed faith in God amd were added to the cherch. ‘The revival during the week was very succemstal. ‘At 2:30 the Sum@ay school and men’s Bible clnes were in session. Absst thirty men studied the subject. “Whe to my weighbor> under the leadership oC 'N. H. Huggins of Colum- ota University. ‘At the lyceum, Er. Allen MacKaste, Gnertet eupertmaemdcat of the ME Cuereh, yam addrean, sabject. “Yue “Heltuees & Kindness” The Lyovam was crowded with young peo- ple whe Matemed with great attention to the address. Several come forward to be prayed for. At the close of the eervices Mra. Charlotta Freeman sang “ave Me, O God~ and the Church Society ming an anthem. Next Guaday the “Passion Play~ will be presented. All are invited to be present. - ‘oe Siete: Kast Sunday at St. David's the rec- ter, the Rev. E. G. Clifton preached morning and evening to large congre- rations, Sunday, February 1, being anniver- sary day, there will be special preach- a at morning and evening services with = special musical program. At the morming service the Venerable Archdeacon Pott of the Bronx and Westchester will be the preacher. The preacher fer the evening service will be ammownced later. ‘The biabop of the diocese will visit the pariah om Thursday evening, March 12, whem the sacrament of confirma- tion will be administered to a class now forming and which Is open to candidates who may desire to become mombera. ‘The attention of friends is called to the concert and promenade of the men's club of the parish which will ecur at New Star Casino, 107th street and Lexington avenue on Tuesday evoning..February 19, Every effort is being put forth to make-this’ one of the events of the season and the friends who have helped us from time to time may be assured of an evening of _rare enjoyment. ‘The effort to collect by Easter the ‘amount of $5,090 for insuring the com- pletion of the church by fall is still holding the premier place im the hearts nnd minds of the members. The pros- pects are bright for a successful fin- lab You sbould help this effort—it will be to the credit of the people of Mether A. M. E. Zien Cherch last Sanday Dr. Brown preached is the moning. selecting his text from Mark §:38. Subject, “The Touch That ‘At lp m the funeral of Mr. Steven- sen wae bed” The Rev. Mr. Smith was associated with the paster. ‘At 3 p.m. the Sunday school beld eccvices in kesping with the revival mectingn. Several sew scholars jote- of toe Suntay ethos. The banner were wea primary departeen! tor attendance and collection by Mrs. Brown-Gerdy’s clams In the junior department chase Ne. 5, girls’ class, the Rev. Mr. Joteer teaching, for cotier- thea; for attendance, claes Ne. ¢, bers lem, Mra. Brown ané Mrs. N. Joha- ova, ‘tenchers;. genier department. Y. W. B.C, for attendance and coilec- doe, Mr."Mayo teaching. ‘The topic fer @isswsnion at the V. CK mecting wen “ambitious En- deavora” The mecting was led by the Rev. Mr. Pigget. ‘The evening service was conducted by the Rev. Mra. Hardy and the Rev. Mra, Moore The sermon was’ preach- ed by Ma Moore. Ton poeple unted with ‘the church. These meetings will continue throughout the meeth. An educational rally by the churches of the New York conference will be held in the’ Mother Zion Church on Thursday, February 12. Bishop J. 8. Caldwell ‘la chairman of the general committee: Bishop Alex Walters. weihan of the executive committer va Dr. Brown, secretary. Harutton Lodke, No. 710, and Paat tand Masters Couneil, No 1, will ctv Dhue sesentieth innivermry Syeaary 22 “Wtth retncruise ceremony, Pt waziae Keneiary 2h 25. ty and + ne Mother AME “Zien son IT W Sith street. shame Meeting of the Central Mia- sruty District of the New Yark con- see al be held in the Mother Zion Sa ree eee Pir eee i) Ae a? ees Te a Mand Cuncy Hare and J. H. Richerdgen of Boston was rendered be jore a large audience. The proceeds o| which he’ congregation ope’ eo = ‘stall during the present year. oes cclebration was held tion of the Loving Street M. He Charch Sunday evening. Remiinesceaces of slavery were given by Henry, Gate. Manuel Mason and others. tion songs were sung by the choir, led by Walter Butler. A pleasent surprise Fasthey cocang at her bone mt Union evening at ia street by James Ritter. About two doeca friceds met and spent the even- ing im different amusements. Miss Clmmack received several pretty prea- eats.” Miss Lillian Witten, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Wilten of this city. eas won the“distimction of honor pupil at the Central High School in the mid- winter graduating class which comes ot im February. There are twenty- wo members in this class. with two. onor pupils, Miss Welten being one yf them. She is the first colored stu- fent to attain this honor in the his- ory of this school. The recognition is riven for excellence in scholarship dux- ng the years of attendance at the chool. PORTSMOUTH. N. H. | Burtsmouth, A. Th, Jun. ohm Oe Christian Endeavor Society vi the Heo ple's Raptist ‘Church held a special rally service last Sunday evening. An ad dress. was given by H.W. Wendell president of the County» Christian En- deaver Union. There is a large increase in attend: ance of the Sunday school of the Peo: nle's Baptist Church for the first three Sunday of this year. “The young men’ class carries the banner with a micm- bership of thirty and average attend: ance of twenty-one. ‘Moses Wright of Malden, | Mass. spent Sunday in this city, the guest of his brother, R. T. Wright, Jefferson street. Misses Mary E. Pattillo and Edna K. Bridges enjoyed a steigh ride to Rye Beach last Sunday. “The E. L. Bible Class will be enter- tained by Mrs. Margarct Caine next Monday evening at her residence in Gate street. ° Miss Florence Tharrington gave a dinner party to a number of her friends last Semday evening at the res- adence of Mrs. H. A. DeValentine. Jef- ferson street. NEW HAVEN, CONN. New Haven, Coma, Jan. 21.—Fidelity Lodge No. 4, K. of P.. E. and W. H., of this Gity, is im a Sourishing condition. Te has recently firted up fine club rooms in the Masons Hall, 76 Webster street The present oficers are: Geo. Mat- thews, master of works: Chas. A. Gray. CC! Edgar S. Fox, V.C.: Dr. M. F. ‘Allen, M. of F.: Wim. Stevens. K. of Rand S: Theo, A. Thompson, M._F.; the Rev. C. S. Whitted, prelate; Sam Rewer Je. at A Benj. Davis, 1-6. Jason ‘Joy, 0. G.* Dr. 1. N. Porter, 198 Dixwell avenue, who recently underwent an operation at the Elm City Private Hospital. is rapidly recovering and will svon be in his office. Mrs. John A. Wilmore. 124 Prospect street. who has been sick for several weeks following an operation, is now abte to be out. - ‘One of the best institutions for equal chance and equal opportunity for our colored boys and girls im the city of New Haven is the Boardman Appren- ‘tice Shops in connection with the Board- man Training School This institution opened in the fall of 1913 and has in the few months of its existence be- come one of the most popular branches of our school system. A goodly num- ber of colored pupils have taken advan- tage of this chance to learn a trade and there are many more applications on the waiting list. The apprentice shop pub- lishes 2 little four-page journal, “The Young Apprentice,” which is free to all who come under the instruction of the Boardman Apprentice Shops.. The paper has a full editorial staff, and Miss Viva Saulsbury, a colored girl. has been appointed its treasurer. The Kitchen Orchestra concert sched- uler for January 22 in the Immanuel Baptist Church. has. been changed to January 3. Howard Somers, North Front, street. Fair Haven, died at St. Raphael's Hos- pital Friday, January 16, aged 39. The remains were removed to Baker and Brow’s undertaking rooms, Dixwell ave- The funeral was held Monday, January 19, from the chapel ia the Fair Haven Cemetery, where be was boried He Kaves three swters, Mrs. Chas. Skinner, Mrs. Etta Madison and Mrs. L. Porter, and a brother, Chas, Somers. The boys of St Luke's Club on ‘Teareday evening was addressed by a mative Zaba Africam, Jean Di Pasalegne. Of the Red Zadu tribe. He was brought fa the United States by his father vev- eral years ago, and educated as a rmis: Sromary wainiseer.. After the speaker had feuabod a social hour was held and cocoa aad cakes were served. The funeral of ‘Thomas Robertson was beld im the Fencral chapel of Baker i Bown, medertakers, oa Friday, Jan- wary Me Robertson was stricken at work and was taken to Grace Freapital, where be died in a short time. He was a member of Widow's Soo Lodge No. 1, F. and AM. He was beried with’ Masonic honors in Ever- green Cemetery. ‘The Women's Twentieth Century Clab of New Haven is sparing neither effort nor labor in perfecting arrange- ments for their great promenade, con- cert and whist-to be given January 30 ix Odd Fellows’ Hall for the benefit of the Hannah Gray Home on. Dixwell avenue, This institution, which cares for aged colored women, is the first charitable organization ever managed | and controlled strictly by colored people in the city of New Haven. and is segand te none in New Fneland | The Com- cnittee of Arrangenents invites friends strangers and travelers to visit this heawtifal home and inspect it. 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The body was re- moved to Baker & Brown's undertaking toems on Dixwell avenue, where the freneral was beld Satugday, January 17, at-2.30 p.m. Mr. Walker, was a native: of Newberne, N.C. but hed Rved in this city for many years He had no sawn iaee, selatires Ee fences! was under the auspices of Fidelit Noa Kot Bok and W. bt the Rev. Me Murphy officiated. Interment wat in Evergreen Cemetery. : ‘M. Spears, real estate. agent, has rent- “a on ot the sores 2 Odd Fel- ws for a org Bore. Drug Company of Wiswlegtos, Del. Do You Want To LIVE IN PEACE! Avoid Congested Localities! Have Respectable Neighbers ! Try Chelsea Park Sunshine and Fresh Air Only a few vacancies at 444 W. 27th St. (OVERLOOKS THE PARK) | Cosy, homelike, 3 and 4 large light rooms, gas toilets, wash tubs, ranges hot water supply ; Near P.RR, & 9th Ave L Sia. WAUCTO TOUR WORK Rents $13.50 10 $16.50 RESPECTABLE COLORED FAMILIES Apply to Janitor or JOS. LEVY & SON 389-—Sth Avenue 519 West 125th Street "510 West 125th Street _, 4large, light rooms, with bach, boiler and ranges. Rents $10.50 to 17.80 x 2 s Apply JANITOR or D. Keurwarn & Son — 17 West 4and Street : TO LET 227 West 18th Street Elegant spartments of 3 aud 4 large. light rooms, ranges ind boilers, all , Conmnaient. to the-big stored. Vay nent kone, Gane ket : Apply JANITOR cr D. Kempner & Son _ 17 West -4and Street ES FOR SALE /203-5 West 98th St Alt CLA08 2 CRATE BOREOR SHOP, mot. Just eff Breadway TAC owaet denies inne aang ewe etl elt rr ae | pS aguas se Sec inu Seen feo wer owed 4&5 large, light rooms, bath, ho Spe hope Tae peer ie oman ese ah | water supply. $20 ce $26. W. OSBURN, 13 Stackridge StSgringfeld, Mass | 208 15-3 tHeat aed Hot water sappy nstated | 530 West 45th St. in these superb and welthepthows's! Rooms to let. all light; hous 329 & 331 West 35 fh St.|ncwly decorated Rents 411-12 9 *{ Inquire Jan tor or The only houses on this private bleck fer BENI. LEVY. Colored Tenants, Jam 13-40 37 Liberty Stree 4 and 5 elegant large light rooma with | ——————_______ ne Rens oe ee ree™“|30 = 32 West 135th St 632 West 131 Street Near Breadway Respectable families only. Aparcments of two and three roums $8 and $10 New- ly Printed. Apply to ‘anitor en premies or her and Co , 126 West 34th st. Jan 22at WANTED 10 BOYS in New York City to sell the Aom. Call at office for terme. Only reliable boys need apply. . e Ri ie pea Ro ees ee ee ee ee F — i ? ad@co weit Fin? soedm, cman tae GS oad GL . $82 LENOX AVE—ioveter apertznenns, 6 sooma G0” 2200 FIFTH AVE.—S extra large rooms, bet water 987 ent G28. ae 2227-B FIFTH AVE—4 privese ctenm-bested vosme. @50 ond $2. s, 13 KE LIST ST.—6 large rooms snd beth, bet water. $3 - 9 EAST 131ST ST—S large recess, het woter and bathe; hested halle; (21 tw» GER S EAST 14TH ST.—S large rooms aad bath ; quiet house; $16 and $87 per mand, 144 WEST 124TH ST—3 and 4 benstiful rooms; bet water; $36 to $27. . 1 EAST 134TH ST.—S private reeme and halle; het water; corner house; 981. 18 EAST 132B ST.—S large, nice reems; het water:end bath ; only $18 yer menGil, @72 THIRD AVE—3 sad 4 reems, sear Grand Central Station; $13 to G4. 4B WEST LTH ST.—S lange, nice rooms and beth; $18, and $29. 2117 MADIGON AVE.-4-reem sgartment,-bethis G18 per month. JNO. M. ROYALL 21.W. 134th St ~ JUST OPENED 71 WEST 133D ST.—S rooms and bath, hot water. 173 WEST 133D ST.—S and 7 roome and bath, improvements. . 10 WEST 133D ST.—S rooms and bath. 6 WEST 138TH ST.—3 and 4 rooms and bath. : 73 W. 133D ST. 6 rooms and beth; bot water. e 2214 FIFTH AVE.—S rooms and bath, bot water. 14 W. 133D ST, § rooms and bath; steam beat 37 WEST 132D ST.—S rooms apd bath, bot water. : 3 WEST 137TH ST., 4 rooms and bath;all improvements. Cc. E. HUTCHINSON . 5 West 134th Street N. Y. City 2170 FIFTH AVE.—5 reome aad bath, bot water. Rents, $18 and 619. 57-39 West 9th St, 6 rooms; reat, $25 to $27. 121 West L3th St, 5 rooms and bach; -remt, $18 to $20. 1X6 to 21 West 137th St, 4 and S rooms and bath, stenmt heat and hot wates) reat, $19 to $24 7 . 6 East 1334-St, 4 rooms and bath; rent, $17 to $18. 26 and 28 West 1524 St, 7 rooms and bath; rent. §35. 167 WEST- 13D ST.—6 reoms and bath. het water. Rent §28. 312 WEST 133D ST.- 6 reems and bath, bet water Rent $20 : a7 wo 145 WEST LSTH ST—4 and 5 redans end bath; otenm bent; . renee G22 to GM, Apply te JANITOR ex premises or NAIL & PARKER ibene 7662 Mercing 14S West 135th Streee 203-5 West 98th St. Just eff Broadway 4 & 5 large, light rooms, bath, hot water supply. $20 10 $26. Jam 13-38 530 West 45th St. 4 Rooms to let. all light; house newly decorated Rents o11-12 20 Inquire Jan tor or BEN. Ltvy, Jam 15-40 37 Liberty Street 30 - 32 West 135th St. 6 extra large, light rooms, wit bath, all conven ences.’ decorat-d ‘o suit tenants; very piivate and quiet. Jaw 150 422 W. 40th St. Acaeumenta cts ages gt some aaa now, bat ‘309 - th Avene 219-229 West 40th Si. roe ae JAMES BAILEY, 3 W. 42nd St. 174 EAST 77th ST. Cheapeet Cleanest ne Best 3 Rooms. For quiet people 174 EAST 77th ST. 430 WEST 52nd ST. eer ser nee Apply Janitor on premises or JONES & SON, Ascot Philip A. Payton, Jr. Company : Real Estate and Insurance New Law Apartments s JUST OPENED . 479-431 LEN DE AVGE., bet. List ani (S2ad 8.0., 4 and 5 rooms, rents $23 to af 444 & 446 WEST 163D ST.4 and 5 rooms; all improvements. Reats, (18 10 624, 07 WEST 134TH ST.—4 rooms; sewly renovated; all improvements, Rest, 6 29 WEST 143D ST.—S rooms; all improvements Reat, $22. 414 EAST 124TH ST.—3 rooms, Rent, $7 to $7.50. 61 EAST 133D ST.—3 rooms; hot water supply. Rent, $8 to $1\ 181 WEST 134TH ST.—S rooms; bath and bot water. Rent, $18 to (28, 490 LENOX AVE.—S rooms; bot water and bath. Reat, $20 1762 THIRD AVE—3 and 4 rooms; bot water supply. Rent, 9 to $12 PRIVATE HOUSE FOR SALE or LEASE Telephone 917 and 918 Harlem 67 W. 134th Street REDUCED RENTS. Four lar with. impreve- 329 and 331 West 39th St. ccs tis50 to stase. 3 large rovms with improvements. $2.50 to $1150. Well kept bouses, Apply to JANITOR or i oc ae _ JOSEPH LEVY & SON, 389 Kighth Avenue ! TO LET ; Near Broedway Only colored house iu block. 4 large ‘debt rooms with improvements. $17- $18, Well kept houses. Apply to Janitor saities : See | 440 West 45th Street | Hass demnsons Abarmments: a1 reumoasiile eel ae ce teat etee a seaman Sas ene anes cae ee Sone cee’ cae bat Sauer Sei em cuoee atts Ses pales un Saree wares cates Siabtrine Dir Seecwent of TOON sevens FS 340 WEST 38th STREET “ toome ard Sut alt bef Room Doves com ing im private ball. | JANITOR oF J. D. KAaST & CO., 171 Broadwav. 2a ESTATES MANAGED si 7 RENTS COLLECTED 12 WEST 133rd ST. 5 rooms and bath, with issprovements, Rent $19. 24 WEST 132nd ST., 5 rooms and bath, steam. 925. JUST OPENED—3 EAST 13lst ST., 5 rooms and beth. Rent $19 to $21, 5 E. 13lst ST. 5 rooms, bath and hot water. S. W. COR. 132nd ST. afd. STH AVE, 12 rooms and bath, steam hent. 31-33 W. 139th Street Phone 3056 Harter MEAL BSTATE AND INSURANCE SROSIES UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 4 and 5 roems' near Manhatten’ St. Ste- tion, hot water supply, for Respectable Colored Tenants. Agent on premises. 2376 Old B’dway fen. 1-30 | CHEAPEST Open for, inapection, the finest new Greprect sperements, RENT IN iE Agi, et ort: oT ingot hat! soeer 10; W. 99th St. 4 roome oll Maha, bet water: rot 136 West 99th St. a ae ' To Let 668 Third Avenue, Nea 42a4 Stret_ ‘Apartments ef 3 rooms, with all improvements wear Grand Central Depot. Rents $13 and $14. Apply Janitor ec D KEMPNER & SON 17 West 42nd Street 422 W. 45th St. Resp.ctable families only. Aparterents of Sand 4 rooms, Newly decorated good H.bt ro0ma = Lnprovements Quiet re served section. Rent $1£s ané $17-Janitor on premi-esor Pecher and Co, Jan 22-40 126 West 34th St. 347 West 36 St. Poor, six large rooms. Rents oily $23 and $:4.00. W.P.JONES & SON WS West 43ed Strect: Spreniation tn atocke Mated on New York Stock Machasee effers greatest eppermnity t seats Soreatation tn atocks tated oo Nem Vo eo: mins cusbize yous jola ooo now formed. All cmomey of ety, titer si ey EE aan to teeimumge. state west of raneect Se nee AOL TE ae Sea aw de are sotnad an tarred Ie you ove Mate eet eT alas h stings 25 Zot aay Siagrgliea inesneh some, of Atorma aioe Eyota rendered SMAI? OF ORSHIES: | For Barticalars or tatereiew, adres, SAM'L T. MARROW 1931 Broadway . * NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK 4 {| <i é ; Fa FeV “wih, the pas hs “Yenecy Andergep, of Keyport, N. J. qpest Us tm the city, the guest of Foie BF. Thomas, 213 W. “Mtas Rose Stevens has’ returned to ‘Bakimore after visiting Mrs. Pauline Sele ant Mire. Hattie ‘Willams, 195th strest. - & 4, eee sot ectaien t Weer strest Seta ‘Bishop and Mra. Alex. Walters, Dr. @ayton Powell and Mrs 8 Tillison wore ihe dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. % W. Brown Wedneedsy. ‘Word has just been received of the @rath of W. D. Brown, Bt. Louis, Mo. Deceased leaves a wife and daughter, Wire. L. Corbin, of Yonkers, N. Y. Bishop G. W. Blackwell spent several Beers in the city lest week enroute to fhe Western New York Conference. Tle was the guest of Dr. and Mra. ren. 'T, R. Robdtason's barber shop, form- SR ae BEE sree te coe, emma ©0138 W. 196th wtrest, between Lenox ema Seventh avenue, where be ts Gieneed to mest bis friends.—sept35-tt. The Clio Studio accommodates ate- Gents and other guests permanently, ty the day, week or month. Refer. qaces. A. Minott, manager, 135 ‘Weet 18th street—adv. Nov. 10.tf. azrpbin 5; gonnsen,.° fthe Afro- Baltimore, Ma, was in the @y from Saturday until Tuesday aight, with headquarters at The Age @iico, He stopped with Mr. Willis, 75 West 134th street. ‘The Emancipation Commission held @ meeting at the club house of the Wuited Colored Democracy, in West Wtth etrect, Tuceday night. It is onid that means for windl ‘up the affairs @f the officers of ‘che ornmisaion, as well as peying all obligations, were egreed upon. A big athletic carnival, under the aus- eect the National League on Urban jitions Among Negroes. for the Benefit of the Boys’ Camp. will be held es March 24 at the 65th Regiment “Ar- mory, one of the largest armories in Greater, New York. . | On Sunday evening, January 18, Mr and Mrs. D. F. A. Peters entertained | @ host of friends and relatives at 228 West Gist street in honor of the ebristening of their baby, Charles Em-, wenuel, There were special musical se- factions, and several tozsts were made fm behalf of the welfare of the baby end family. ‘Tt ts reported that Robert N. Wood, ebiet of the United Colored Democracy, ehief of the United Colored Democracy, wes appointed a factory inspector Tveeday at a salary of $2,000 per an- wats. He was formerly an inspector af vaults in the Bureau of Highways, but was removed several months ago ter absenting himself from duty. Bamitton Lodge, No. 710, and Past Grand Master's Council, No. 1, will cele- pease their seventieth anniversary com- peacing February 22, with relizious eremony. A bazaar will be held Febru- ur 34, 25, 26, 27 at Mother A. ‘al. E. Church, 127 West 89th street. For Sweet Ciarity’s Seke. The an- yal apron basaar will be given at the Hepe Day Nursery, 114 W. 133d street, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday eve- ings, January 38, 39 and 30. Pro- —¥ each evening at 8:30. Mother's | Night, January 28. Mrs A. M. bebiuson, president: Mrs. T. B. Fran- | tm, chairman of Committee Admis- fon 16 conta. Jan. 22—2t| dyad weglect your teeth — you have fy moa ' seastion ef expert svedcate deutiecr and pe net shifted ever into thy Pande of-a| Breed ks! itt Tekeal paride os = eo wen). Soa ges Ea | 1 — ST Ee Tae meer'g, geld ot Bt Tm va P| pase he a ‘Sunday School : in the Sun weromay eveatas. Jamoary 16.}' Bo - yj wae ween Ina 4 ie ees at) e™ Cohen, of the public Ubeery, seat |, , met emg Soren Be ! ry ckle Jones ee ‘ re Ciartt Vesttone, saa BE =} gn, fenor, sane th Tr aT ABS ES : mI, - Baym, ° Sth ‘avenue, -bas| cn etalng Sohesl se give wociing| others whose daye gre pocepied | Sn areca lolines thik: Radaaan Sis ‘a : ‘droallgy wasteastes, | end ther enseiee: SS ae al igeinens in whieh foe ce ape tet be eempeate ‘a hew ‘ SSescee baie - : Sieg gees opts ttt Sireageeenm A wade that ‘wil! being arrengeeen f joa ones . ‘The Young Women's Christian As- sociation with bold its first concert and demonstration on Jan- Bari at the association rooms, 121- ‘183 WWeet 1524 street. Tho ace weiging clasecs have been recestly or- @anGed and need the sncouragement ‘and \co-operation of. ell interested in among young “wowen. There will = ithenics, dumb bell, Indian club ande! «¢rille,, games an@ am ox- it program in addition. Mra. R. c 7m, president; Mra J. C. vice-preaident; Mra. H. N. chaiman of the junior depart- ‘gah Mra Dora Cole Norman, ‘of physical training. On treretay, ih ot 8 Sie Sime ee i scons aaroet, will be helen the, Sind the aories of ont-cogresstiol os ae — - See Wek wit : tg Peel: Kermeday: ‘werk in sennes: jen: Charles H. Hews York, lawyer a member ef the Beard of Diree- “of the Notional Aveaciation, and W. © B. Dw Seia Dr. Du Bois qpeak on farm segregation. Every- to cogs Biesleced y Eee eerie S see of =, hen rearerse renaptnn Syerens E Hotbone at the ees wes tata etitally Mevorates “ining: ‘reser vwith’ table leafed vith, mamptucus eelation consisting of salsaa, club sandwiches, coco, frulta, nuts, Ics cream, cake, cof- fee and grape juice “Mrs. Mary Hop- which the. gueet Tesponsed Gn. ante whi Ir interenting mocount’ of her’ travel through Callfornia. Those present were Mesdames Helen. Jones, Florence White of Palladelphis, Tonbelig Crocs, Of i. Hesther ‘Sheppard, Mary Shefman and Mra. Wright; Misses Gussie Gauze, Fanchon Harris, L. Sturgis and Miss Brooks. The officers of the clu are: Miss martha Sheppard, president; Mrs. A. Belle Henderson, vice-president: Mrs. ‘Frances KE. Hebbona, anancial secretary: Mra. Alice 8. Ladeon, rec- ording secretary: Mra. Susie Porter, treasurer; Mrs. Parthenia Delaney, chaplain. Sketch of Life of Edwerd B. Wright Edward Bryan Wright was bora in the tty of Alxeny. N.Y. in the year 1850. His father was a natice of North Carolina." while his mother was of his own native city. An a young man he came to New York City and for the past forty years he has made it his home. Dyr- ing this time he has filled many po- sitions of trust and responatbility, and was held in respect and eateem by a large number of people with whom he waa thrown tm contact. He was in the employ of the-Gar- fleld National Bank in a positfon of trust for a number of years, and had he lived another year he would have heen entitled to a pension for his twenty-five years of faithful service. When he first came to this city he Identified himself with St Bhilips’ Church, and as a member of the chotr, a member of St. Philip's Young Men's Guild, of which organization he -was at one time gulld-master, he was in- terested in the welfare of .bis parish and assisted with his talente in many entertainments given under {ts aus- Pices. 5 He was for three successive years elected president of the Southern Wen eficial League and did much during hia term to strengthen and ‘perpet- uate the object of this society. He was also a member of the Lincoln Literary and Musical Association. Mr. Wright was a man of genial disposition and pleasing personality. He made friends and kept them. He was possessed of both musical and elocutional talents which he gave frec- ly to any worthy cauée. He was mar- ried a second time only about ten months axo, and leaves a widow who cared for him faithfully during his last Nines. Hin funeral service was held at St. Philip's Church on the forn- ine of January 1. Abyssinian Baptiet Church. ‘The revival intercat at Abyssiniar has increased wonderfully. The Rev lL. C. Powell, pastor, preached las! Sunday morning {rom the subject. “The choice of a worldly church men ‘Mer founded upon the Life of Lot.” The church was crowded and the ser- mon made a telling impression, Five were converted. At the Sunday school in the after- noon’ many of the children accepted Christ. In the evening Dr. 1. G. Jordan, mis- sionary evangelist of Philadelphia, de- livered a stirring evangelistic sermon, Six confessed christianity and xs many more united with the church, The Rev. W. W. Brown of Pitts- burg, Pa, arrived Monday und will preach nightly for two weeks at’Abya- sintan. On Monday night the Sunday Morning Band will have charge: Puceday night, the Ushers: Wednee- day Bight, Friendly Society; Thursday aight, B. ¥. P. U., and Friday night ge will have ge of ine se" “i Mecting, aasist by the ev. Dy Brown aka the pastor. . Next Sunday, « 3, will_bde newh ge morgh Ep Ger, The active members of the church are co- sparating with toe pamer and officers i an serve a every gee sce 404 mem near the c! nitend ents “Busange Bee Bonde stated that if amy ef the members are a FA SR 2° OE ern. : The church gave for foreign mis- sca RE a! SIN 9100 to the Un ‘atversity of gina fer their new dormitory. ‘There wih be Raptig mext Sunday afier the aa Emenvel Churoh. A greup of thougher Vigttors at the Emanwel Church Iam Munday asked e resson for the enthusiasm and in- spiration mantlosted te the’ vacious services, We answer, because of the piebenss of the Woly Spirit. in our beg . s VAL ‘the 11 o'clock” service Pastor Bolden spoke from thie text: “And John: calling unto bim two of bis dis- ‘ciples, sent'the mtd Jesus, saying, art thou He that shoold tome or look we for :aaether?” ‘Lake €:19. Subject: “Seaus work as testimony to His Mea- ‘aiahship.” At‘ the conclusion of the sermon one united with the church, ‘The Sunday schoo! held a very. In- teresting service, At 2 p.m Assistant fiuperiatendent Humphrey opened the school in. the usual way. FP OrBrics s@oke to the school on the Fifth Com- g@iandmmnt Sevent — scholara joined. Superintendent Hinton reviewed the lesson. Communion was served to @ large quien at the 4 o'clock service. Paa- tor. Helden officiated, nasisted by ‘the Rey, Wm. Hogans and George Hintén. The Praise service at 1m tk was lea By J. Humphrey and 8. Jullett. At nicht Pastor Bokéen ‘spoke 'W = large crowd from the text, “Though Ho alay me yet wil I trust nimi” “Job 216, “Subject, “Undying faith in the Lord ‘At the blobs a the setthour ome came forward for prayer. ‘Phe revival gecvicea which cloeed Prisay night wererof reat good to al! no attended. Yhe Rev. Hogans ant Ainton prepehed sermons that were fell of seaget truth, carrying Convic- tow to thebe who Nnew nes-eur Lond in the saving of-theiy pools ° The “Mornng’ Glory Cirele,” com- poned of young women was Ormantsed hy the pastor. » * * a eh ‘Mre. Anthony and Mrs. Quick mad> a. donation to the church. Friday night, January 23, the 8. N. and J. Club will discuns the life of, U.S.COLQRED AID DENTAL PARLORS slow do not have to neglect your teeth any longer because of the lack of : we tive peices meted out to dentists of New Yor if rat amar Sf the opportunities oftercad you by the U. 8. Colored Aid ital. Parlogs. You receive the courteous attention of expert graduate dentists and are not shifter! over into the heads of a student, assistant or , beginner about the ‘office. These parlors are designed to give much needed denta} sid ‘to the ‘colored. popeyletion of. New York, st. prices within their rébch, and at the igme Gme make parters solf-supperting without proft. ‘Thip, ingtend of being charged double petes theough Gscrimination. the cat ored working povelatten have an opporsenicy throweh these sel{-sageocting Dental Aid. Paftors ‘to obeain good, capahle attention snd dental: wark ia at,less than half the nominel cost. An idea of the costs at riers = * be obtained from the following: Gold crowns and bridges, 50" i lus cost of material; materfal seldom exceeds $1.60 per crown or tooth in this work. Rubber $3, $4 and $5, plus cost of material; material never exceds $1.60, a plate that a private dentist . charges $25 for would cost hess than $10, Extractions, 10c; painless. 25. FrICR HOURS suxDars . iepe 14Y East 34th Street 27". - the at their Sx FOE ae rw aaa eees Ee end Hire, Baptist and Mrs. Cress. AL "the meeting of the litensry ap- ang Sores January 36, at 1 pm public is Sardialy invited to'ellond.™” ee, Manhatten Y. i. 6. A. f are Me Ce Lawton, of Seoshtya, spots last Sunday at the regular @ua- day afternoon meeting of the Maa- hattan Branch of the Young Men's Christian Aseociation. Her subject was “What of Te-morrow?” On Tuseday evening E. Paris Bd- wards, secvetary of the Newart Cel- jred Boys’ Unica, in speaking befons the literary society, told of the ‘werk that Ip being dome by the Union for the colored boys of that city. Next Sunday afterneon, at 4 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. RC. Rangoin will be the mpeaker. will apeak on a gubject seocciny Pertaining to ‘the welfare tea. z : ‘Young Women's Christian Association. Service will be held at the ¥. W. C. A. 121 West 123md street, New York City ee Sunday, January % at o’cloek. pm, by the Rev. W. R Law- ton, from St: James Presbyterian Chureh. Sunday scheol from #2 p. m. tod pm At 4. p. m. there will be an after- noan meeting. . Prof. Wade C. Rollins Will be the speaker. All are cordially Invited to attend. Mrs. Emma Ransom, chairman; M. W. Thomas, secretary. S BROOKLYN. NOTES George Givens is serlously Il at his home, 28 St. Fellx street. Mrs. E. St. Clair Hinds, Warwick street, Bast | New York.” continues quite unwell and may be taken to the hospital thix week for treatment. jpalilton Syphox, 1013 Sutter avenue. Bast New York. was Bitten severely by @ dog last week and Je suffering in- jtensely from the effect ef the wound. or ree tarious tabernacles ef the order of Moses will celebrate Founders Dey with appropriate exercises at the ‘Bethany Baptist Church Monday even- ‘Ing, January 26. ‘The Rev. Bredley, 1211 At- lade, entaont the ereet eneamli opea for engagements, fa revival services for Febreary, 1014 ‘Her motto ls “Sav. ing Soule for Christ Jesus, Our Blessed Lord."—Ady. a ‘Bho funeral of Miss Mary Williams was held from the Concerd Baptist Church Friday afternoon of last week Pastor W. M.‘Mose oMfciated, The body of .the deceased was taken to Virginia for interment. Mr. and Mra. John A. Williams. 18 Schenectady avenue, are the bappy parents of @ fine little son, John Adol- phus, who made his advent on Sat- vorday, January 10. The Ittfe Junior Williams is a-chip off the old block. The Concord Baptist Sunday Sctioo! was attended by 357 scholars last Sab- bath. The collection was $11.49. Three scholars were converted during the scesion. Services of the church were well attended and the collection for the day was $136, ‘The Gem Hair Partors, 225 Duffield street, Brooklyn, will send’ upon request one of their beautiful illustrated cata- logues, showing the latest styles and prices’ of up-to-date hair goods, Do mot walt, but send at once It costs you' mothing; we send them free Jay att A big athletic carnival, under the aus- jices of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, for the enefit of the Boys’ Camp, will be beld March 24 at the 69th Regiment Ar- nory. one of the largest armorige in sreater, New York. ‘Mra. Fred R, Moore and Mra. Chris- opher J. Dudley are visiting relatives nd friends in Washington. On Wed- eaday evening of this week ther were resent st cate Gate aed E Moore, to Ernest Barnett. At a apecial ing of the Brooklyn (others Chub ican Bisnt Fea] esidence of Mra jewtom, 1631 racic street, Mrs. Geargie Welman yas electer treasurer. to fill the. unex- tre@ term of Mra, Frances Harrigon. ho had "realqace, Ure position. bi Mice of financial gecretary was cre: i nd My H & Nowten was elected. Geo. H. Harria haa removed bis ya-f ertaking establishment frecp €1 Fleet Sse Sa Saree! ¢ Years, to mer treet. S218 W. Better The ame courtecus treatment x ended the public as wag he alley t the old eelablishinent. Prompt eote- De alwaye, Jan. 22, bt. ‘Willtam 2930) Weat = Third treet, Gner ian’, has pllawed a bc: | eagfiil exam! for engineer an ae'been promoted Yo that position by he B. Nv Cook Company. in whose mploy, he, bas earred, in various oa- cities for t seventeen y ie, Hfati'is ORS fret. mab of oor bake o fill the position of enmincer for the took Company. He bas charge of the ntire plant. 3 Something new in Chureh work, The ev. W. Mason, or - of Bethel thurch, aeatreather rene Gnd Dean treet, wil @eliver ‘sk’ sermons from ‘unyon's “Pilgrim Progress.” These SRA Cent oe Me i ee [che Ree eat eee | aes Ee oe ee ome services were fell att: a BD, r, S18 wa Sehe mime mee ite noe] Eanes pe . stetere wil Yeed at 3:30 and the men wom eal ake rn = os <| "Ant are Invited to come and take] Sve _* see! wereme ol ; pert. 2 ere ea ee Epoweeesor bi ee es Ss Sus errr ‘a he Tha geet ita Rddrees | OORDIAE WELDED RO ALL. | tt commnicaions tp, bin ee ar Wp r| fourtk Mexdaye SN Meese = tammy ruseereme tan RE ee ee a: ee ie: bet, om ane 90) _TO LET [RE TESS Ie | seret"SE2 GU WIGS See ail Soe tof Seagate, ana's pe a, reaps | ae Te et | Eee me, eee he i] sort St. 310 Wee w 10 fer two rooms | ety” Commenton fret pensar mean gas and toilets im every apartment. 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