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VOL. XXVII No. 20. JOE ZITZ FOUND GUILTY BY JURY Tried in Court of General Sessions for Assaulting Elizabeth Jeter Zitz Will Be Sentenced Next Tuesday and Will Get from One to Five Years in the Penitentiary. PROSECUTOR SCORES POLICE Assistant District Attorney Press in Address to Jury, Declares Conduct of Police In Case a Disgrace to the City. Late Tuesday afternoon a jury in the Court of General Sessions retracted a verdict or guilty against Joseph Zitz of Station place, Kingsbridge, who was on trial for assault and rape committed on Elizabeth Macoe Jeter, 14 years old, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jeter, 3140 Heath avenue, Kingsbridge. The crime of which he is convicted - assault, with attempt at a felony - is punishable by from one to five years' imprisonment or a fine of $1,000, or both. Zitz will be sentenced next Tuesday by Judge Carl Nott. The case has been on trial since Wednesday, February 4, and the prosecution was led by Assistant District Attorney J. Channon Press, assisted by Counselor John William Smith, who was retained in the case by Mr. Jeter the girl's father. Defendant Seeks to Prove Alibi. Zitz was defended by ex-Albertman Frederick R. Ware, and based his defense on an attempt at proving an alibi. He testified that at the time the crime was committed he playing cards with friends and had several witnesses to corroborate his statement. This evidence was completely overshadowed by the identification of his cap, which Mr. Jeter found in the woods at the scene of the assault on November 7. The cap was identified as Zitz's by several persons who knew him well, including his former partner. Although Zitz claimed that he left Kingsbridge to get a better job, Attorney Press showed that he left unguarded an automobile truck worth $3,000 which is owned almost completely by Zitz. The crime was committed on the evening of November 6, about 6 o'clock, when Elizabeth was attacked at the corner of 28th street and Bailey avenue by Joseph Zitz and another white man, said to be John Kosio. She was dragged into the woods, and after being assaulted and robbed was left in a semi-conscious condition. Miss Jeter regained consciousness after some time had passed and managed to drag herself to her home, where she acquainted her sister Vinetta, who was the only member of the family at home, with what had happened. She also told positively of the identity of the men. Although the police were immediately notified, they made no effort to apprehend the miscreants for several days, and then when the family had employed Counselor Smith and a warrant had been procured the two men, Zitz and Kosio, had disappeared. Through the efforts of the family Zitz was located in Camden, N. J., and Sinclair Jeter, a brother to Elizabeth, went to Camden and procured the arrest of Zitz. Their neglect in this case led to charges being preferred against Detectives Buddemeyer and Meyer, of the Brox, and their trial before Police Commissioner Newberger. They were found guilty and Commissioner Waldo suspended them from duty without pay. The police are making no effort to apprehend John Kosio, jointly indicted with Zitz, and who lost Kingbridge a few days after the commission of the crime. The Jeter family, however, have hopes of locating him. Dr. Lachier's Testimony. That the jury did not render a verdict of guilty in the first degree of rape was due to the conflicting testimony of the physicians. The first physician called in was Dr. E. P. Lashier, Broadway and West 230th street, who had been Mr. Jeter's family physician. Dr. Lashier showed a disinclination from the beginning to testify in the case, so the family called in Dr. R. E. Walsh, 1004 St. Nicholas avenue. In testifying before the court Dr. Walsh swore that the child had been raped, while Dr. Lashier said that he found no evidence of rape. It is charged by Counselor Smith that Lashier had attended Zitz on several occasions and the physician is also charged with race prejudice. The action of the police in the case was severely condemned by Assistant District Attorney Press, who declared that the treatment given the case by the police officers was "a disgrace to the court." Continuing, Mr. Press said: "I formerly had only the highest opinion of our Police Department, but I must say regardless of how it pains me that the attention given this case was outrageous." The police should be de COMMITTEE ON STEAMER Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of Chief Sam whose appearance in New York has been anxiously awaited for the past three weeks. Even Chief Sam's trusted lieutenants do not seem to know where he is or what he is doing. Wednesday of this week was the date set for the sailing of the Liberia, formerly the Curityba of the Munson Line, from the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, but owing to the absence of the leader of the colonization scheme it is not known when the steamer will leave for Galveston. In the meantime the members of Chief Sam's committee, forty in all, are aboard the vessel awaiting their leader's arrival. Several delegations of New York Negroes have visited the colonists and advised them to return to Oklahoma and the Southwest, but their appeals have been unavailing. These people believe inphiliply in Chief Sam, and their one dream is to go to Africa where they can escape "Jim Crow" laws and other exorcism measures aimed at the civilisation of the American Negro. In Chief Sam's absence Prof W. H. Lewis is acting as spokesman for the party. He claims to be a Nisk graduate. Others on board the steamer are Dr H. J. Dorman and W. H. Hurt. The other members of the party are Oklahoma farmers and their wives. It is estimated that Chief Sam has collected over $5,000 in two years from Negroes living in Oklahoma and other sections of the Southwest. The Mtn Trading Company, Ltd., organized by Chief Sam, is said to have paid the Munson Line $60,000 for the steamer, which is expected to shortly set sail for West Africa. The last payment of $20,000 is said to have been paid the Munson Line several days ago upon the arrival of Prof. Lewis and party. THE AGE received the following wire late Wednesday from George W. Perry, manager of the Boley (Okla.) Progress: "Wire me at once at my expense whether Sam has fled." ORGANIZE A SUFFERAGE LEAGUE AT PINE BLUFF Special to The New York Age PINE BURY, Ark. Feb. 10 - The Arkansas Negro Suffrage League was organized in this city Saturday. The meeting was the outcome of the Going Anti Liquor Law which prohibits the Negroes from signing petitions for whiskey in the various counties of the State. The law provided that only white adults were eligible to sign petitions for whiskey in given communities, and that the county judges would not recognize the signature of the Negroes. Jefferson County, of which this city is the county seat, has Negroes in majority, almost three to one, and it was in this city and county that the discriminatory law was felt keenest. The call for a mass meeting, signed by all the leading Negro business and professional men, was published and sent out two weeks ago, and the organization Saturday was the direct result of the call. The meeting was attended by prominent Negroes from all points of the State, and was called to order promptly at 1 o'clock by S. C. Pryce, who was elected temporary chairman. Dr. J. W. Parker was elected temporary secretary. Committees on by-laws and constitution and on permanent organization were appointed. Profs. Wm. Townsend and H. A. Taylor, both of whom are connected with local schools, made interesting speeches, also Hon. A. B. Knight, real estate dealer, and the Rev. A. Spencer. The committee brought in the following recommendation for officers, which was adopted: Ferd. Havis, Pine Bluff, president; Dr. H. Duke, Dermott, vice-president; J. W. Parker, Pine Bluff, secretary; Prof. S. C. Johnson, Arkansas City, assistant secretary; J. W. Douglass, Little Rock, treasurer; S. C. Pryce, Pine Bluff, attorney; J. W. Brooks, Dr. G. W. Hayman, J. H. Lawson and Prof. W. T. Daniels, vice-presidents. WOMEN WAGE FIGHT AGAINST UGLY PICTURES The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, representing fifty thousand Negro American women engaged in the work of uphifting Negro womanhood, is soliciting the co-operation of colored newspapers and members of the race in protesting against the caricaturating of Negroes on billboards, in newspapers, magazines, food products and wherever found. "Such ugly pictures are humiliating to the race and hinder us in our efforts to instill racial pride, in our youth," is the reason given by the association for waging a light on ugly pictures, in a statement sent out by Mrs. Katherine D. Tillman, head of the Department of Public Posters and Prints. AT PANAMA EXPOSITION Special to The New York Asc: Washington, D. C., Feb. 11.-The United States Government will probably spend $35,000 to show the progress made by the American Negro in fifty years at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, to be held at San Francisco in 1915. A joint resolution has been introduced in the Senate by Senator O'Gorman to increase the sum of $500,000 to provide for the participation of the United States in the Panama-Pacific Exposition to $55,000 for the amount of establishing the imperial and local structures of the United States. The State of Pennsylvania and some printed nearly $100,000 to show the progress made by the Negroes of the state in fifty years. WHAT LINCOLN WOULD SAY IF ALIVE TO-DAY. NOTICE TO BE REAL CITIZENS YOU MUST BE SELF SUPPORTING THAT IS WHAT YOUR FREEDOM MEANS. TRIES TO DEFEND HIS "JIM CROW" POLICY Pastor Russell Writes Letter to The Age and Brings in the Lord's Name BELIEVES IN SEGREGATION Colored Members of Association Up in Arms over "Jim Crow" Rolling and Threaten to Make Trouble. So much biting criticism has been directed at Pastor Russell for drawing the color line at the Temple of Creation, situated in West 63d street near Broadway, many of the colored members of the International Bible Students' Association threatening to withdraw their support after reading the article in last week's Aux, that Pastor Russell has written a letter to The Aux explaining why he deems it necessary to "Jim Crow" Negroes in a house of worship, and refers to Luke 14:7-11 in his effort to show that the Lord uphold the policy of discriminating and segregating people. Writes Pastor Russell: "Our Lord gave a parable of guests invited to a feast and indicated in it the right of every host to locate his guests as he deigned it best." This explanation does not seem to console many of his colored members for compelling Negroes to sit in the gallery, and it has been maintained that there is a big difference between the right of a host to locate his guests as he deems best, which is purely a private matter, and the "Jim Crowing" of Negroes at a church where the word of God is preached and a cordial welcome is extended to all, regardless of race, color or religion. Pastor Russell's letter to The Age follows: To the Editor of The Age In your issue of the 5th inst. instance is drawn to the fact that at the Temple, where the "Photo Drama of CREATION" is being presented free, our colored friends were requested to occupy the gallery. I wish to assure your readers that this was not meant as a mark of disrespect to the colored people, many of them know me too well to be a fellow. The temple is not built in what we might term the colored district, but as the church home of a Christian congregation some of almost entirely of white, our colored friend, however, made very welcome for me to see the pictures of the Temple Drama of CREATION for them as well as for white, even when the attendance of the colored friends amounted to well On February 15, the first installment of pledges given by the people of New York City and vicinity in the recent Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. Building Fund Rally come due. The local association officials are confident that the colored men and women of New York will take advantage of this opportunity for doing good by meeting their pledges with prompt payments. Nine different cities, since the manifest offer of Julius Rosenwald was first made have successfully accepted the challenge and met with the conditions, insuring to these different cities Y. M. C. A. buildings. New York made two new records in campaigns held by colored people. More cash money was received during the campaign than in any other previously given and two five hundred dollars cash pledges were paid up. NEGROES AND INDIANS BARRED FROM INSTITUT BARKED FROM INSTITUTE Negroes and Indians are barred from the Seamen's Church Institute, 25 South street, the building to which the hate J. Pierpoint Morgan contributed $100,000 and John D. Rockefeller $20,000. The church institute is advertised "for the seamen and boatmen of the world." But in this institution the color line is drawn on the American Negro and the American Indian. While sailors in need from foreign hands will be admitted without any hesitation. Arthur R. Seamen, a Siyahw Indian, who has been five years a sailor, was not permitted to remain in the institute because of his color. Special to The New York Ann. HALTHOUR, Md. Fekt 11—The Colored Young Women's Christian Association entered on its campaign Tuesday to raise $10,000 among the colored people of this city. The whites also started a campaign Tuesday to $400,000 for their association, and have promised the colored people a generous sum to aid in getting larger and more suitable quarters for their work. Nine teams are scouring the city in an effort to secure the $10,000, and reports are being made nightly at the home of the association, 120 Druid Hill avenue. APPEALS FROM RULING OF P. S. COMMISSION Bartrison, Md., Feb. 11.-Before Judge Dawkins, of the Circuit Court, the appeal of W. Ashbue against the Chairman Laird of the Public Service Commission for not ordering a continuation of unfair traveling conditions for colored people on the Eastern Shore of Maryland was heard Tuesday. Judge Dawkins received his decision SOCIAL WORKERS HOLD MEETINGS IN ORANGES SOCIAL WORKERS HOLD MEETINGS IN ORANGES Dr. Booker T. Washington Principal Speaker at Two Gatherings Educator Tells Negroes That in Achieving Individual Success They Will Be Helping Solve Basic Problem. Special to The New York Am. ORANGE, N. J., Feb. 11—Two important meetings were held in the Oranges on Friday evening of last week in the interest of social work at which Dr. Booker T. Washington was the principal speaker. The First Presbyterian Church, Main and Day streets, was the scene of one meeting, and the Ashland School, East Orange, the other. The weather was decidedly inclement, but the attendance was not materially affected at either meeting. Although having filled many speaking engagements during the week, Harvard and Radcliffe colleges being in his imeracy, Dr. Washington was in good voice. Some of the leading white citizens of Orange heard Dr. Washington deliver an eloquent address at the First Presbyterian Church, and there was a sprinkling of colored citizens in the audience. Dr. Washington congratulated the social workers on their campaign to improve the mental, physical and moral condition of the friendless boys and girls in Orange, and he assured them that uplifting the destitute and ignorant in any community always raises the moral tone of that community. The speaker impressed upon his hearers that it was the duty of the citizens of Orange to ameliorate the condition of all, regardless of color, and that it was just as necessary to give kindly consideration to the wants and needs of colored children as to white children. He referred to communities where an effort was made by white people to keep the colored people in ignorance and declared that those guilty of such an offense did not realize that in trying to keep the Negroes down they were keeping themselves down and retarding the view of the community. Heart to Heart Talk to Negroes or East Orange Dr. Washburn is the President of the Summit of the Ashland School for Drama, under the supervision of Lady Orace and Sarah Bran the Oakland School for Drama Y M C A W P Burrell presided! (Continued on Page 2) PULLMAN CO. IGNORES COMPENSATION LAW Special to The New York Times CHICAGO, IL. Feb. 10.--Although the Illinois Legislature last June passed a law holding the employer financially responsible for accidents and deaths sustained in course of employment by an employee, the Pullman Company has given notice that it does not intend to comply with the provisions contained in the new law. THE PULLMAN COMPANY. By (Signed) R. Bunnell President. Attest (Signed) R. C. Kelly Assistant Secretary. Hundreds of Pullman porters are affected by the ruling of the Pullman Company. BROOKLYN COLORED GIRL WINS GERMAN MEDAL WINS GERMAN MEDAL Miss Marian Allen, the daughter of Mrs. W. Frederick Trotman, received a unique distinction at her graduation in the February class, 1914 Public MISS MARIAN ALLEN School No. 3, situated in the Bedford section of Brooklyn, one of the oldest schools in the city. The German medal and certificate given by the German-American National Association of New York City to the pupil making the highest average was awarded to her from a class of 108 pupils. The honor takes added significance from the circumstance that in the class with Miss Allen there were twenty-five or more pupils of German parentage all competing for the prize. Miss Allen will continue her studies at the Girl's High School of Brooklyn. SARAH RECTOR MAKES Special to the New York Am. MUSKOGEE, ONLY, FEB. 10.—Sarah Rector, the 11-year-old colored girl, has received $426,743 in royalties from the oil on her allotment from October 1 to December 31, 1913. This is shown by the gross production tax returned filed with the State Auditor by B. B. Jones, who operates leases on her and other properties in the Muskogee, Tulsa and Cushing fields. The money went to-Sarah's guardian, T. L. Porter, a white man. Jones paid about $1,500 to the State in gross production tax for the quarter named on the Sarah Rector lease, at the rate of one-half of one per cent. MOTHER DROPS DEAD AND SON KILLED SAME DAY DINHAMERON Pa. Feb 11—Mrs Ray Pipes, 50 years old, 1841 South Carrie street, fell dead at Cunwyd station early Saturday morning. February 7. She was employed as cook at the Cunwyd Club, and was on her way to work. She was late and ran several blocks in an effort to catch a train but failed. As the train disappeared around a curve she fell dead from heart disease. The body was removed to an undertaker's establishment at Ardmore. John W. Pipes, her husband, received a telegram the same day that his son had been killed in an automobile accident in Chicago a few hours after the death of his wife. BUY FARMS IN SOUTH AND RESELL TO NEGROES Has Largest Circulation PRICE FIVE CENTS NOW PLAN NEW HARLEM DISTRICT Property Owners Improvement Corporation Would Segregate Negroes Corporation Proposes to Provide Houses for Negroes North of 135th Street and to the Harlem River. ASKNEGROESTO CO-OPERATE Favors Conference of White and Colored Citizens Real Estate Men Differ as to Practicability of Project. To segregate all the Negroes of Harlem in the district north of 135th street to the Harlem River in the announced intention of a "Committee of Thirty," composed of white men forming the "Property Owners Improvement Corporation," with Ramson E. Wilcox, 2167 Seventh avenue, as chairman of the committee. The committee proposes to secure the co-operation of owners in the renting of their properties to white tenants in the streets south of 135th street, and in order to finance the project, the owners are asked to subscribe $300,000 in stock at $5 a share. Working in the district bounded on the north by the Harlem River, on the south by 135th street, on the East by Park avenue, and on the west by Morningside, St. Nicholas, and Bradhurst avenues, it is planned by the corporation to force owners to come into the movement by controlling the mortgage market to the extent that recalcitrant owners will have their mortgages foreclosed or be unable to procure new ones. The corporation announces in its declaration of intentions the following plans as regards the Negroes of Harlem: To cooperate in organizing a movement for the improvement of the social conditions of the Negroes with the following objects: (a) To create a proper environment in the vicinity of 135th street and Louox avenue for the purpose of making the northern attestation and vice; (b) to prevent blemishes and vices; (c) to stimulate the construction of modern buildings that will be best suited for their requirements; (d) to add in promoting the welfare of the Negroes generally. It is believed that by showing good faith in this matter the cooperation of the Negro leaders will be obtained. "Not a Social Question," says Jermaine Brunshaw. A representative of Tann Ann called on Meyer Jarmalowsky, M5 East Broadway, a prominent builder and owner of hibernant property and one of the leaders of the "Committee of Thirty." Mr. Jarmalowsky declared that the movement, was primarily a business move and free from prejudicial sentiment as regards the Negroes. He said that the indian of Negroes to Harlem had driven out the white home owners who had been able financially to keep their homes on a scale that maintained property values. That the Negroes who came in were not able to buy the homes, as a rule, nor were they able to maintain the homes so as to preserve the private residence standard. The effects of the commission would be toward improving the character of the Negro neighborhoods and to this end, Mr. Jarmalowsky, all the Negro property owners would be asked to become members of the corporation and to form a committee to work toward this end in conjunction with the white committee. Mr. Jarmalowsky said: "Four hundred million dollars worth in value of real estate are today placed in the disposal of the Negro population of this district, who are number of sufficient number or of financial strength to absorb even one per cent. of the amount and are not even able to maintain a market value on that one per cent." Nail Supports Jarmelwsky's Conten- tinema John E. Nail, of the real estate firm of Nail & Parker, 146, West 136th street, is interested in the movement and expresses his approval of the methods to be employed. He declared that the preservation of property values in Harlem depended on the carrying out of this plan or some similar plan whereby the interests of the property owner and tenant alike would be conserved. Mr. Nail declared that the failure of the Negroes to become property owners was responsible in large measure for the restrictive policies of the white property owners and agents. He said that Negroes in New York City were controlled to have $15,000,000 on deposit in the owners' banks drawing a maximum of $10,000,000. He only conserved the individual property owners and the individual owners would be much larger. Mr. Nail believes that the Negroes should live according to their economic condition and not according to their affiliation. While absolutely opposed to segregation in any form, Mr. Nail links that the Negro tenant would be better off if he could rent to lessees and apartments as would lock within its scope of his income and would avoid the necessity of renting once into a rooming house or in a lessee's owner should cooperate with its Committee of Thirts in this movement and that it would nurture his career. Repell Does Not Take Proposition Seriously. John M. Royall, of the firm at john m. royall, Royall, real estate agents, 21 Worth 30th streets, said he had a copy of the circular of the corporation and read it over carefully. He said he failed to see how the proposition could be taken seriously, if they compile with a capital of $60,000 to control the property now occupied by grocers. Mr. Royall declared that he considered it a movement to capitalize rejudice. Five hundred thousand dollars could be enough to change conditions, but could be used by a few interested ones to their own advantage, peaking of the alleged depreciation of property values because of the tenancy if Negroes, Mr. Royall with depression, if any could be traced directly to prejudice. The sale of the property of the Church of the Nativity in West 100th Street was sold by Mr. Royall as an example. go the RV to the farm congregation at $1,000 property, where we will the proposed only to the farm at Negro- red $25,000 voyed the other voyed the other Negroes. Then, just a few weeks to the project, we will visit hite woman at $1,000 and she sold it to M. M. E. on congregation at $22,000 Referring to the new organization r. Royall said that as his knowledge went there had been no effort to co-operate or enter with real estate men, without whom the corporation would find it more difficult to control of harlem properties than would be for colored tenants to secure new properties in territory adjacent to that already occupied. As a matter of fact, said Mr. Royall coloured men were inclined to go toward 15th street, because that section is one modern. Negro property owners with of 15th street would welcome propositions from the white association. He declared that the proposed intention of the committee to improve social conditions among Negroes was a joke. ngton Does Not Think Conditions Will Be Changed. Philip A. Parton, of the Philip A. Axton, I. Company, 67 West 134th street, furnished an Ata representative at the following statement: "I unrestraint that there is some movement in foot, mainly among the white real time brokers of starlight, to form some of a property owners' association, do not know when; it has as its object the restriction, elimination or Negro. I am not sufficiently taller with the movement of the schoenpass in judgement of it. Naturally, intend to look into it, when I find it, do not regard it as a question scientifically to question haste my part in this respect. From such array knowledge as I have received cannot see where it will materially sturb existing conditions in Harlem law." AMP MORRELL FOR BOY SCOUTS OPENED called to IMM New York. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb. 11. - With the dication of Camp Morrell, in Torn- dale, on February 23, one of the est Boy Scout camps in the country it be thrown open to thousands of children, including colored, boy- and women attending. Early in Noun- der the Scouts received the good wars that Gen. Edward Morrell had near at their disposal his large farm Tornedale. The gift includes the s of the race track, golf course and annexed cabin built especially for Boy Scouts by Gen. Morrell. ATERIAL OFFICIALS COOPER WITH COMMISSIONERS vial to The New York Act. CALLEY, N. C., Feb. 10.—The State cers of the Independent Order of Samaritans were in the city this ek and held a conference with Col. R. Young, the Insurance Commis- sor. The State of North Carolina moves all death benefit societies to de- sist with the Insurance Commissioner as a result of AS as a con- tribution to its policy holders. Since the testament of this law quote a number of small secret societies have been forced and business. Armenian Day in Richmond did to The New York Am. Richmond, Va.—Armedstrong Day was celebrated at the Ehrencer Chapel on Sunday, February 1, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held to count the attendance, and the birth of Samuel Chapman Arlington, founder of Hampton Institute, addresses were delivered by R. C. Carran, State Superintendent of Bain-Jon. Dr. J. A. C. Chandler, superintendent of Richmond public schools; C. Carran, city attorney; R. C. Johnson, mayor of Moseley Baptist Church. A silver offer was taken for the Baptist 'Old Home and other charities. The churches were given under the auspices of the Richmond Chapel of Armenian Church, the great benefactor W. D. J. Graves; H. Mundra, treasurer; M. N. L. Sainty, secretary; W. D. Davenport, human Committee of Arrangements. Ingress Draw Line in Definitions. aid to Two Way Your An Marrison, Md., Feb. 11.--Recorder n. R. Bryleys has upheld the validity the Ashley "Secreation Law" in the eagainst F. Decey, a Syrian, who red into a house in Hardesty street, a block which was declared a "cold block" under the nearly enacted the case against the white man was right by Negro property owners and is the first tried under the nance. City Attorney James L. Iron represented the complainants. W. A. Sims appeared in behalf of xy, who was ordered by the court to the premises within thirty days SOCIAL WORKERS HOLD NEETINGS IN ORANGES continued from page 14 The Tuskegee was introduced by Dr Edward C. Browne, Superintendent of Public Schools, who, in his introductory remarks, referred in a happy vein to the two great Washington of America George and Booker T. He said the race question could never be solved by race prejudice, lynchings and race riots. But only by two influences—Christian brotherhood and education. Dr. Washington's address to the colored citizens of East Orange and vicinity, might be characterized as a heart-to-heart talk, as he abandoned his customary oratorical style of delivery. He first told a story of meeting a friend who had spent twenty years going about the country trying to solve the race problem, who was in destitute circumstances and who had never shown any evidence of being able to earn a livelihood. The Negroes of East Orange were advised that if each would make it his aim to succeed in his chosen avocation he would be assisting, in a large measure, in solving the race problem. In the opinion of Dr. Washington the race problem can neither be solved by talking nor by going about in life oryrics with the world and always complaining about the way they are treated as people have very little respect for those always downhearted and grim. The colored people of East Orange are urged to prepare themselves to be able to tell other than their own stories to the community and to be believed in the dignity of work and labor, see he was worried. Negroes on the Orange business and in the professions. The speaker said some misguided crimes in a man that Tuskegee Institute does not believe in higher education, and yet, he asserted, the institute farms employment to more young colored men and women who have graduated from colleges and high schools than any other institution in the world. In concluding his remarks, Dr. Washington made clear that Orange to hold up the hands of their leaders in the community by giving their business and professional men whole soiled support. Local Talent Entertains. Before Dr. Washington made his address a program was given in which local talent ingured. The program Scripture lesson, the Rev. G. W. Kryger invocation, the Rev. W. P. Lawrence, introductory remarks, W. P. Burrell, chairman; violin solo, George Delk, vocal solo, Miss Pinkie Anderson; select reading, Miss Cora Davis, piano recording, Miss Ethel Richardson, paper, "Y. M. C. A. Work," W. R. Burden, tenor solo, Oscar Brooks, paper "Our Sattle Work," Mrs. M. E. Burrell head worker, baritone solo, Prof. Wilson Laml. Seated on the platform were members of the Executive Committee and Citizens' Committee. Members of the Executive Committee W. R. Lomax, the Rev. W. P. Lawrence, J. N. Vandewall, Proof Will Lamb, the Rev. J. C. Dunn, A. A. Hill, Dr. G. P. Woodson, Robert Travis, the Rev G. W. Plasket, the Rev D. L. Cosby, Dr. Walter G. Alexander, Dr. W. H. Sutherland, the Rev J. H. Travis, the Rev. R. B. Smith, the Rev G. W. Krygar, the Rev E. D. Sanuels, the Rev Jas, E. Churchman, the Rev W. T. Watkins, W. P. Burrell, chairman, W. R. Burden, secretary-treasurer Members of the Citizens Committee Isaiah P. King, Fred Buford Carl Saunders, Charles Travers, Hamilton Travers, I. H Hate, E. G Thompson, I. H Bailey, Lelander Thomas, Dr N. Minton, Dr. George Worthy, the Rev Thomas Richards, the Rev Samuel Thomas, W. W. Johnson, Henry Wentworth, Percy Ballard, Daniel Saunders, the Rev. Washington Foster, A. C Gipson, John Mosely, James Selden, J. E. Wilkerson, Dr. Leroy Baxter, George Luff, G. C. Woody, H. W. Barrett, J. Lewis Smith, Collins, Skinner, J. R. Thompson, A. E. Rooney, Emmanuel Bartlett, M. A McNickols, Thomas Johnson, Samuel Cuff, John Hudspeth, Jonas Tower, R. B Williams, A. G. Newton, William R. Tynes, W. W. Heyliger, the Rev H. H Jackson, F. Tinsley, T. Langford, Dr W. C Alexander, Dr A. E Smith, C W. Morrell, B. Nelson, Thomas W. Thomas, B. Prof. Alesey, John Buford, J. Cooper, B. Prof. Jearl, Julius Caur, L. B. Minor Alexander Bland, Walter Bradford, Major Womack, Walter Foster, George W. Vann, Charles H. Hunter, J. H. Baker, J. F. Hearn, Andrew Bailey, E. G Richardson, B. F Holmes, Charles Minor, Irving Bell, George Eggleston, Lucien Allen, J. W. Mabry, P. A. Goins, H. S. Davis, John H. P. Young, Charles F. McLauren, H. H. Corbin and Alfred T. Davis. While in the Oranges Dr. Washing- tandvall and Dr. W. H. Gatherland PORTSMOUTH. N. H. Porsmouth, N. H. — The revival meetings that have been conducted successfully at the People's Baptist Church closed Sunday evening, February 8. The Sunday School observed decision day on Sunday, when many expressed a desire to follow Christ. The monthly meeting of the Teachers' Union was held with George M. King, 63 Mammans street, Tuesday evening, February 10. The Young Ladies' Bible Class will hold a private party and social at the People's Baptist Church Thursday evening, February 12. A patriotic service will be held at the People's Baptist Church Sunday evening, February 15. The pastor, the Rev John L. Davis, will give an address on Abraham Lincoln and the chair will render music appropriate for the occasion. Miss Mary E. Pattillo and Mrs. Percy E. Kelly were visitors to South Larkin Mc. Sunday February 8. Mr. Patience W. Hinton, Court Court will open her last Friday will still be open. She is strained her ankle, which keep her confined to her room for a number of days WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington, D. C.—The funeral of Miss Mattle R. Bewen, one of the oldest teachers in the city schools, was held Sunday, February 7, from the Metropolitan M. E. Church at 1 o'clock. The services were conducted by Dr. I. N. Ross, pastor, who prescheduled the funeral sermon. Hayward Burrel, 910 20th street, N. W., is the Washington representative, who sent notes to him at his local address will be given prompt attention. YOUNGSTOWN. O. Youngstown, O. Mrs. Ash, bison son, who has been in the city hospital is at home Mrs. Tomson returned from Akron Saturday J. H. Bobson attended the charity ball in Cleveland last week Mrs. J. H. Moore was called to Chicago Thursday on account of the illness of her mother. Anthony Pelley died in the hosp ospital Sunday. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Wim Broom, and other relatives in this city Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 73, met in regular session Thursday evening. Miss Augustine Episcopal Mission held two large sessions. Rector John Ogburn proached He will have confirmation class after Lent. Proof Henderson of Oberlin, O., will give a musical recital Friday evening, February 27, at Elks' Rest, 2991, West Federal street. The altar guild of the St. Augustine Episcopal Mission will give a musical and literary concert and valentine social Wednesday evening, February 18, in EIK 101, on the street for the benefit of the mission Mrs. Howard is improving. Wm. Gardner, Wallace street, received word from New Brighton, Pa. of the death of his niece, Miss Hattie Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Joseph Finney attended the funeral, which was held Thursday in Brighton. Mr. Harry Erwin, Mt. Pleasant street, rerun after his illness. Miss Mitade Stewart and W. P. Borton spent a few days in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Queen Robinson, who has been on the sick list, is around again S. S. Fuss, principal of the Newport News, Va., school, is the guest of A. Honeye and Mrs. Thomas Green, 324 Myrtle avenue. Dr. W. L. Jones has purchased a 1914 Overland. Attorney and Mrs. Thomas E. Green, Jr., attended the alumni banquet of Western Reserve Law School in Cleveland, O. Mrs. E. W. Manley, West Federal street, is improving after five weeks' illness Mrs. Willis Collins of Lowelyville, O., entertained the following ladies at her Sunday, Mrs. Charles Stewart, Mrs. Emri Johnson, Mrs. Addie Robinson, Mrs. Charles Jackson, Mrs. Laura Carson, Miss Margaret Simms, Mrs. Hattie Harper The supper given January 28 by Consuela Steward's Court of Calantha was a success $40 was realized. AUSTIN TEX AUSTIN, TENNESSEE—Mrs. Pleas Bryant served tea in honor of Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Jr., last Thursday evening. F. J. Hatter and son are with the Driskill corps of waiters. Walter Miles and Miss Carrie Dozier were married last Thursday night at her mother's residence. The bridal party marched to the west room where the Rev. Mr. Richardson performed the ceremony. From the wedding-bell white streamers radiated all around the room. Presents were costly and numerous. Miss Carrie Tolbert presided at the punch-bowl. Mr. and Mrs. Miles will be at home, 500 East 15th street. Dr. L. L. Campbell and W. H. Fuller are in San Antonio this week trying to raise the balance of the $10.00 needed to secure a gift of $15000 from a white philanthropist for Guadalupe College. At last reports they lacked about $1,200. Mr. Jennings, of the University of Texas, has started on a tour of the city schools to apply the "Curtis" test. He began with the West Austin colored, and was highly pleased with the results obtainen i Principal E. T. Yerwood's scholars. The Rev. H. M. M. Kingsley, of Tillotson, has organized a Bible class for the young theologians of the city. 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I. and Canada. company all Mail Orders WARNED: Convoyage to all offices and town on Memorial Day. Warner & Bradford. 119 W. 120th St. N. E. - April 10th Important to School Teachers. Primary school teachers, men and women, only a small salary. I can help them sample work by working a short while after school. I will be able to star employment. For father information write A. S. Stewart, Tuskgrce Institut Ala. WE DO... Job Printing THE BINIE WIG OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE SARANAC LAKE, N. Y. SARANAC LAKE, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs. A. Jackson, of 28 Mountain ave. Ridgewood, N. J., are having a time at Saranac Lake. They were at tea and spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Poyais, 41 line street. BABYLON N. Y BABYLON, N. Y.—The services of the Bethel A. M. E. Church were well attended last Sunday. The Rev. Mr. De Shields occupied the pupit. The Filipino boy-preacher will preach next Sunday evening. There will be a supper at the residence of Mrs. Haila Hall on February 17. A program will be rendered. Miss Ethee Squires and others will render music to enliven the occasion, and the pastor will give an address on etiquet. Next Sunday there will be special services at the Bethel A. M. E. Church. The young people are arranging for a fine drama about the middle of March. NEW ROCHELLE N. Y. NEW BOCHMILL, N. Y.—Little Rosella Varah Hicks, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hicks, 130 Winyah avenue, died Thursday morning. February 5, of tuberculosis. The funeral services were held at St. Catherine's A. M. E. Zion Church on Saturday, at 3 o'clock, the pastor, the Rev. C. F. VanBuren, officiating. Interment was made in Breechwood cemetery. Toney Saunders, aged 19 years, died suddenly at the residence of his parents, Relyea place, Monday at 2 o'clock. Benjamin Robinson died at the residence of his son, Fred H. Robertson, North Avenue February 9, aged 80 years. His native home was Cleveland, Ohio, but he has been closing his son for four months. Funeral services will be held Thursday evening at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev W. W. Shaw will officiate. TROY. N. Y 1909, N. Y—Mr. and Mrs. Adam and niece, Miss Majorie Tyler, through an invitation extended by the Governor Glynn and wife, attended the reception and met the members of the Legislature at the Executive Mansion Tuesday, January 7. The first meeting of the Venn, Vichi Vici Club was held at the residence of David Doctor, 150 Third street, February 6. The following others were elected: S. Archer Jackson president; W. Russel Jackson vice president; Miss Emma, Dellart of Albany, secretary; Miss Lilian Taylor assistant secretary; Miss Carrie Lassner of Albany, treasurer; David Doctor assistant treasurer. Ten names were brought in for membership. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Archer Jackson 1630 Sixth avenue on January 20. The ninth annual reception inspired by Tr. H. Foster of 2876 ( ) ( ) will be at Harmon on Thursday courtesy evening, March 5. Miss Hattie Albright of Albany was a guest on Sunday of Miss Lilian cler. JAMAICA N.Y. Miss Frost Jackson school No. 14 John attending Lincoln Miss Dora Jackson 445 Langerously ill. Charles P. Brown convalescing his daughter. Miss Ware is also recovering from a recent attack of the grippa. Mrs. Anita White. 124 Washington street, is again on the sick list. Mrs. Cynthia Jackson has almost recovered from a recent attack of paralysis, and her nurse will soon return to her home. The Mite Missionary Society of Allen church held their meeting last Wednesday night at the parsonage. Cocoa cake and ice cream were served. Mrs. C. E. Wilson attended the missionary executive board meeting at the residence of Mrs. C. P. Cole. 182 Duffield street, Brooklyn. The teachers' meeting of Allen Sunday School met at the parsonage Friday night. At Allen Church the pastor, the Rev. C. K. Wilson, preached at both services in the Sunday School a new class was organized and Mrs. Jennie Blanchard was appointed as a new teacher. A red and blue contest was announced to begin next Sunday, Miss Catherine Hicks, Blanche Johnson and Fanny Brown are captains of the reds and Richard Johnson, Fravema Hicks and Wilhe Robinson for the blues. The contest will close March 8. The stewardesses of Allen Church will give an orange contest at the residence of Mrs. Leonia Foster 129 South street, on February 23. SARATGA SPRINGS, N. Y.—The funeral of Mrs. Mary Eva Jones, who died Saturday, January 10, at 10 p.m. at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Georgiana Estell, 21 Cowen street, was held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 14. The sermon was preached by the Rev. W. H. Washington, who was assisted by the Rev. E. U. A. Brooks, of Zion Church, and the Rev. J. L. Witt. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, Walter Jones, her mother and a brother. The interment was in Greenridge Cemetery. A concert and supper were given at the Dver Phelps A. M. E. Zion Church on January 28 by the Gas and Electric Club, Mrs. J. W. Thom- president January 29 a jubilee program was rendered at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Mrs. Robert Marshall has returned from Washington, D.C., where she was called by the death of her grandmother. Mrs. Gertrude Briggs was a recent visitor in Glens Falls. Mrs. D. E. Nelson fell and sprained in January 25. Miss Bertha Starks. Mrs. Caroline Lewis, Mrs. John Branch and Mrs. Jackson. Vermont avenue, have been on the sick list. A mass meeting in honor of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln will be held at the Zion Church February 12. Music will be furnished by a large chorus. D. E. Nelson, Jr., was in Troy last week on business. Spencer Bell was elected worshipful master of the local masonic lodge. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y POTGKEEKIEIS, N. Y.-Men's Day at the A. M. E. Zion Church was well attended. The morning service was conducted by the trustees. The men's chair at the evening service was a pleasing change. Their strong voices blended nicely to the accompaniment of the organ played by the Rev. W. H. Abbott, the cello by Wm. Haff, and clarionet by Clarence Milden. A paper was read by Walter Jackson. Miss Kathryn St. Paul, who has been quite ill for several weeks, is showly convulsing. Mrs. George Vanderbilt, 94 Catherine street, is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Alice Lee, Hooker avenue, who is in Vassar Bros. Hospital, undergoing treatment, is recovering. Mrs. Jacob Leifevre of New Palzt, one of the popular boarding house keepers of Ulster county, has been in town for a few days on business. G. Johnston, Mrs Wm. Headdy and G. Vanderbilt are on the sick list. M. H. Schoolmacher who has been sick is able to be out again The Rev Chas S. Farnes attended the session of the James H. Farrell Lodge No. 34, and A M. M. Yemes N. Y. and Custodied the Rev and Mrs Duesen in Osman, N. Y. The immed of James Shilton, who had stood at the Maxwell House place at the Ebenezer Baptist Church at 230. The Rev Chas S. Farnes attending. He leaves a wrist artist with the writer and two others. Sunday services at the Ebenezer Baptist Church were well attended to standing the extreme cold. The pastor preached morning and sing. Tuesday February 17, the Rev and Mrs Farnes will celebrate their twenty-first marriage anniversary, his twenty-first and his twenty-first year as pastor of the church AUBURN N Y NORTH, N. Y. The third quarterly conference of A. M. E. Zion church was held at the church February 9 and 10. Sunday morning Presiding Elder Roberts preached in the evening he addressed a fast sized audience. The various reports from the different departments of the church and Sunday services were given. Glance Depot is out again at a lengthy illness at the hospital. A number of Amournants attended the LDS all at Glance N. Y. on Thursday. held at the February 15. A M. L. W. H. P. A. W. J. L. G. L. Blackwell and was given in the morning. Ruth M. Wright of Geneva the ghost of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Murray. admirer to L. Blackwell paid an annual visit to the M. H. Zachary Thursday and Wednesday nights. Bish or Blackwell preached to a large audience. A good report was given from the pastor, the Rev. J. W. Polk. Mr. and Mrs. Wim Darsen entertained the Rev. J. W. Polk and Presiding Elder J. R. Roberts at dinner and luncheon on Sunday. Albert Thompson has returned from a trip to Elmira and Watkins. Mr. Amos and P. Rayford, of cornell, have returned Ithaca after being the guest sof Misses Maudie and Mable Reed. Mr. L. Staunton entertained the choir girls and a few other friends a party in honor of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Quotations were given which were appropriate to the day. A neat little sum was given by the girls for the benefit of the Harriet Tubman Home. The Rev. J. W. Polk has been suffering with a severe cold. UTICA N Y UTICA, N. Y. - At Hope Chapel Union Church last Sabbath evening, three persons joined the church. The communion was the largest; seen for some time. The envelope system was used by the committee for the first time. The collections amounted at the evening service to $11.65. Walter G. Baynard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baynard, was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Webb attended the dance at Albany last week, given by the members of the Household of Ruth, No. 291. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Price. The meeting held by Women Lodge No. 6, K of P, last Tuesday evening was presided over by Samuel Johnson, vice chancellor, who becomes Chancellor, since David H Williams left for Virginia. Amos Glover antes the vice chancellor's chair, installation of officers of Hiram Lodge No. 18, F. and A. M. was held at Home Hall. The officers were installed by Past Worshipful Master Theodore Pell. Bishop G. I. Blockwell will preach at Hope Chapel Sunday evening, February 15. He will preach at Little Falls at 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Martha Bowden, who was hurt last week from falling from a street car, which started suddenly and threw her to the ground, is improving. The company will pay damages. She was on her way home from a supper given at Hope Chapel by a committee of which she was a member. Mrs. John Buck is improving. Sh has been a great sufferer. has been a great subject. Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, 5 Washington street, who has been ill, is improving. Miss Lillian James, of Richmond, Va., and Leroy Anderson, of Utica, are the latest additions to Hope Chapel's choir. Prof. James Hosson-sworth now has a solid chair of twelve members. The trustee board, consisting of James Wormsworth, Theodore Pell, L. H. Smith, James Grant, Wendall Robinson, H. W. Russell, Richard Bowden, Levy Anderson and William Fitzhugh, will take part in the patriotic concert and supper to be given by J. H. Webb, president of the prudential board of the Chapel. February 19. YONKERS. N. Y. YONKERS, N. Y. - The Christian Workers' services were well attended all day Sunday. In the morning the Rev. John H. Brockett preached from the text, "Fear the Lord Only and Serve Him in Truth With all Tiny Heart." The superintendent was greeted with a large number of scolars at 3 o'clock Chas. E. Borden was presented for membership. The Rev. Frank Bowden preached at the evening service and administered the Holy Sacrament. He was assisted by the Rev. John H. Brockett. The Christian Workers were glad to have joined them James Gross, 91 Elhott avenue who has been absent for some time. Mr. Skinner was a valuable addition to the The second of three weekends Rodgers class was held in the library. The program was called "Produce moving those of the program with Miss Sally of Sewell Mrs. Mrs. Darrell Mr. Vernon Chas C. Rich- elson Miss Alice Rodgers and Mrs. Linnae Hills of Yankees Mr. Dodge president of the Council as a result of the meeting. Linnae W. White a prominent local woman of White Plains visited his home on S. Evans Thursday. Dr. John I. Singer will preach for the Christian Workers all day next Saturday. The Church Workers in their service This is evening, reconcerted them here in the work of building a New Zion Church that is only onkers for the at large will be proud of The Westchester Neuro League will hold an annual Lincoln-Douglas inner reception at McCann's Hall 25 North Broadway, Thursday evening February 12. Paul H. Bray, president will be mastermaster. The program will include addresses by Daniel Cashin, clerk; Walter W. Law, Ir., of Churchill; John C. Dancy, of Washington, D. C.; Frederick W. Weeks of White Plains, district attorney, and the Rev Hutchins Bishop, rector of St. Philip's Church New York, Mine States of New Rochelle and Miss Dan- philus and Mine M. Walter Branch of New York will render personal numbers. Mons will for the work will follow the New Rochelle NEWARK, N. J. Nursery, M. E. and 13th Avenue Presbyterian. The trustees are chosen from churches and the pastors and churches constitute an advisory board. The officers and trustees are V. B. Powell, president; M. E. Hallrison, vice-president; M. E. Hallrison, agent and corresponding secretary; F. A. Mortis, recording secretary; C. F. McLaurin, assistant secretary; Rev J. R. Waters, treasurer; Emory Tembrock, assistant treasurer; the Rev. F. E. Eglington and the Rev. A. A. Collins, trustees. C. Wilkes Dean, 24 Boston street a prominent Christian worker in the Presbyterian Church, fell from the third floor of his residence February 0, and is in a serious condition. Mrs Emma Hedden, Warren street, the oldest member of the Presbyterian Church, is seriously ill in the City Hospital. Perry E. Simmons, an old veteran who served in the Civil War as a private in Company C Fortress, U. S. Regiment, colored troops, died at the Home for Disabled Soldiers last Tuesday. His remains were interned in the soldiers' plot. Last Sunday evening was observed at the Presbyterian Church as young people' evening. Music by the boys' choir and addresses by the Sunday School superintendent, B. M. Brown Charles Bhat and Miss May Proctor a graduate trained nurse. ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS N J Arnold Hinton, N. J.-L. Aurinus Wales was buried from the Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, February 1. The funeral service was delivered by Dr. J. H. Morgan of New Brunswick. Robert H. Smith has made some improvements on his beautiful home or bestest avenue. Reserval services are being held at the A. M. E. Church The Rev. Mr. Paul fin. of the Baptist Church of this town and the Rev. Mr. Cummings of the A. M. E. Church. Long Branch will assist the pastor this week. More than twenties persons went to marry N. L. last Thursday to attend the funeral services of Dr. L. Sturge who was once pastor here. I. Chambers has gone to a New York Hospital to undergo a serious operation. Mrs. Mary V. Brown has been successfully operated upon for appenditis. She is at the Memorial Hospital Long Branch. --- JERSEY CITY, N. I. JERSEY. CITY, N. J.—John D. Smith, 72 Ege avenue, attendant at the Jackson avenue station of the Jersey Central Radroad, is recuperating from an illness of four weeks' duration. He expects to resume his duties in a short while and is grateful to his many friends for cour- sors shown during his illness. Harrison H. Thomas, a successful caterer of 1940 Montrose street, Phila- adelphia, visited his sister, Mrs. Thomas N. Lisson, 10 Grant avenue, last Friday. He returned to Philadelphia Saturday mouncing. Charles H. Van Franklin of Albany, N. Y. was a visitor here last week. The officers for 1914 of the Committee of One Hundred will be publicly installed Monday evening, February 16, at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, Ivy Place and Summitt Avenue. Marcellus Power, 144 Railroad avenue, is confined to his home by illness W. Brady C. Chambers is representing the Alpha Beneficial Association. The Social Promoter's Club will give a dance on Lincoln's Birthday night A large and interesting meeting of the Lafayette Presbyterian Brotherhood was held, Monday evening, February 2. Felix Tumulty, secretary to the Mayor of Jersey City, was the speaker. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Counselor Eugene R. Hayne, president; J. Silas, vice-president, Mr. Holden, secretary; Harry Wells, assistant secretary; J. J. Chisolim, treasurer, Mr. Ellison, sergeant-at-arms; Mr. Taper, chaplain. The Rev. Charles S. Freeman, pastor, was sent as a delegate to the Brotherhood Convention at Lark, N. J., February 12. Mr. Cole gave him a surprise by playing an orchestra and pieces to intricate music. The music was sound enveloped. Miss A. S. Miller, Jr., V. E. Stewart of Brooklyn had charge of the lyceum program last Sunday, presenting Fred Brock, W. Kidd, Miss M. Jones and Mr. Rawl of Brooklyn, and Miss M. Holly and Mr. Williams. H. D. Golden, 580 Jackson avenue, has been ill. B. Jones, 15% Oak street, entertained a number of friends from Brooklyn at dinner last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Robinson, 10% live avenue, returned Tuesday morning from Lynchburg, Va., where they were called February 1 by the death of Mr. Robinson's sister. Mrs. Harvey W. Thompson. The Howard Pew services at Bethe W. M. E. Church, the Rev. W. M. Burrell, pastor, last Sunday were largely attended. Dr. A. L. Murray, presiding elder, preached in the morning. At 1 o'clock a special program was rendered by the Sunday School, Dr Wm. H. Beck, superintendent. Mrs. R. C. Kennie, assistant superintendent, was mistress of ceremonies. The following program was rendered: Chorus, junior choir, prayer, the Rev. W. H. Burrell pastor; 23d Psalm by congregation vocal solo, Miss Margaret Cheatham recitation, Miss Nellie Beck, piano solo Miss Davila Shutton, paper, Miss Genevieve Thomas, chorus, junior choir recitation, Miss Etta Cannon, instrumental solo, Edmund Custer, recitation Miss Mary Hammond, paper, Dr. Thompson of Montclair remarks, Dr Wm. H. Beck, superintendent, instrutor, Miss Burrell and Mrs. Prince vocal solo, Miss Mary Derrer with the evening service Mrs. Derrer was mistress of ceremonies Miss Burrell addresses were made to the Lions Club, Dr. K. Stratton Prints and others, and the program was presented with solos units, Dr. Stratton Circle, Mrs. Mattie Derrer president, assisted by Mrs. Annie Snyder, chairman decoration committee raised the largest excursion. The total donations for the day were $125. Next Sunday the church secretary will read a report showing how much money has been received by the church, what money have been paid out, and what amount is on hand, if any. This is an innovation and the membership will note results with interest. New center lights in the church make quite an improvement in the church. The decorations Sunday were elaborate. Thursday evening, February 12. a Wittpenn Club will be organized at Miller's (cafe, 7) Kearney avenue. Benjamin Williams of Brooklyn and other prominent Democrats are on the program to speak. The meeting is called for 8 o'clock. ASBURY PARK N. L ANBURY PARK, N. J.—The Rev. E. D. Crawley, pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church; has collected over $1,500 for a new church. He preached last Sunday morning at Plainfield. The Rev. Mr. Conrad, pastor A. M. E. Zion Church; read a paper at preachers' meeting. Monday afternoon The Rev. Mr. Johnson, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church; Mataware preached Sunday morning and evening. The Rev. W. H. Boone, of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church is on the sick list The Rev. and Mrs. J. C. H. Christmas. Dr. Yeiser, Mrs. George Marrton. Mrs. John Holland and Miss Stella Cam attended the funeral of the Rev. Mr. Surgis at Orange last Thursday A committee of ladies of Bethel leaked by Miss Ada Herrod, tendered Father Vincent a surprise last Tuesday night. Services at Bethel Church last Sunday were well attended. In the morning Father Gaskins preachod. Dr Christmas preached at the evening service. Two persons joined the church. Wm. Houston of Freehold spent last Sunday, with his family on Springwood avenue. A delightful time was enjoyed by those who attended the pancake social at Mrs. Gowins on Tuesday night. Mrs. Young, Second avenue, rendered a role at Bethel Sunday evening. a tour at Bethel Sunday evening Lawrence Tabs and Miss Victoria Wesley were united in marriage at the Church on Wednesday. A roc- tation was tendered them at the loc- ation of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Gowins Mrs. Crawley and son worshipped at Bethel last Sunday morning. A musical club was organized last Monday night by Mrs. M. S. Rolin- son, organist of Bethel to be know- d as the Music Club. The first are Mrs. M. S. Robinson, president and musical director; Mrs. Gowins, vicepresident; Miss Webster, secretary; Mrs. Lottie King, assistant secretary; Mrs. Matthew, treasurer; Miss L. Brewington, assistant treasurer. Mr. Roundtree, of Mt. Pesgah Baptist Church, left for Philadelphia to undergo an operation on his eyes. WESTFIELD, N. I. WESTFIELD. N. J.—The Rev. Mr. Robeson preached at Westfield Sunday evening. The Rev. Mr. Payne, of Westfield, preached at the St. Thomas Church in the absence of the pastor. The Missionary Society of the Y. Y.s. Mrs. Claudia Buckner, president, met at the home of Misses Helen and Mary Kline, Davenport street. Thursday evening. A musicale and literary program was rendered and refreshments were served. Miss Margaret Potter was tendered a surprise by her many young friends on Thursday evening in honor of her birthday. The Rev. G. H. Washington, who has been confined to his home during the winter by illness, is improving and able to resume his work in basket making. Mrs. Amos Field is very all at her home on Hamilton street. Mrs. Lettie Vanderveer has la grippe. Miller Rodgers is continued to his home by illness. Miss Bertha Vonhee has la grippe. Mrs. Eince Vanderveer is able to be out. Mrs. Bertha Brown continues very ill at the home of her parents. Mr and Mrs. Goe Lams, Ordnall street. The greatest Literary Society was grained by Miss Anne van raak, several weeks ago to meet twice a month on Bottled Plaintiff church. Mrs. Hurly Taylor and sister Miss Queen Kate entertained several times Saturday evening from Westfield Plainfield and the Oranges. The pulpit club of the St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church gave a musical and literary entertainment Thursday evening that moved successfully every way. Miss Louise Key is visiting relatives in Virginia. John H. Jones has fully left her from his recent indignation. Any items for publication can be sent to T Holden, 122 F Dudley Ave. SOMERVILLE N. J Savannah, N. I. Mrs. Anna O. Fields, after an illness of two weeks died at her home on Hamilton street February 5. The funeral services were held in St. Thomas A. M. E. Church on Sunday, February 8, been conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Wm. D. Robleson. Interment was in the new Cemetery, by Undertaker Maxwell. The mural wreaths were numerous and beautiful. Mrs. Fields was a prominent member of the aforementioned church. She is survived by her husband and Anna Fields and her children. The Rev. Wm. Washington PASSAIC N. J. Passaic, N.J. On Wednesday evening time in Passaic, 4:30 p.m. the house of the Rev. Mr. Mary Brown was invited in the house look to Robert Van Ringer by the Rev. L. H. Dillard, pastor of the Zion Baptist Church; Miss Arna Curtis was bridesmaid and Sam Grant was as host man. The couple were the recipients of many costumes. The wedding was attended by many out-of- town guests. Alfred Penn, of Petersburg, in the father of Lawer James H. Penn, is located in town as contractor and general carpenter. The funeral services of Miss Beaure White, the 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John White, who died a vi- tim of consumption, were held at the Bethel Church on Saturday. The Rev. Mr. Murray, presiding elder, officiated. Mrs. Jane Whiting has been confined to her home for some time. The Rev. L. H Dillard, accompanied by his choir, was the guest of the willing workers of the Bethsida Baptist Church in Newark on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Goodle formerly of Passaic, but now of Baltimore, who attended the wedding of Miss Mary Brown, was the guest of Mrs Fanny Smith for two days. Freeman Elm expects to move in David Kyd's nat. Chestnut street. PERTH AMBOY, N I Perrit Awoy N. L. A number of Perth Amboy folks attended the picket club in Windsorham last Thursday evening. February 5, which was enforced by Miss Merry Nash. The pastor's aid and literary club held their usual meeting last Tuesday evening at the Second Baptist Church. The D. R. K Social Club met at Mrs. R. Lindsay last Monday evening February 9. Mrs. Lindsay entertained Mrs. Alfred Skelton is quite ill at her home. The Roy Rufus Montague preached very interesting stories last Sunday evening at the Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Emma Anthony of Kenilworth was a visitor in Perth Amboy last Saturday. The Misses Venderhel of New Brunswick were visitors in Perth Amboy last Sunday. Will Jackson and etaosisihdutajenni Will Jackson, Smith and Elm streets, has moved to 731 Elm street. Booker T. Washington lectured last Friday afternoon at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. His AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE Maintained by the Governments of North Carolina and of the United States Open all the year round. For makes only. Strong faculty. Splendid equipment. Successful amenities. Board lodging and Tuition 7200 per month. "Winter Term heats December 1st 1913. For catalog or other information write to day to JAS. S. DUELY President. A. & C. COLLEGE. GREENPOP. 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 bales 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 snapping up these bargains, and you may be too late. subject was: "Application of Education to Life." Pete Peteison of Tottenville died suddenly at his home last Thursday. Mr. Martin of South Amboy celebrated his 35th birthday last Sunday with many of his Perth Amboy friends. PATERSON N. 1 PATTERSON, N. J.—Miss Thomas Vreeland, 50 Fair street, who has been continued to her room for three weeks, is able to be out again Susie L. Jackson was baptised at St. Augustine Presbyterian Church Sunday night. Miss Eunice Mercer joined St. Augustine Church last Sunday evening. ustine Church last Sunday evening. John Elbert Schoonmaker, the 12-year-old son of Mrs Ruth Schoonmaker 288 Governor street, died in Green Bay, Va., February 3. Understake Greene made the trip to Virginia for the remains. Funeral was held at Calvary Baptist Church, Sunday, February 8, at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. J. H. Greene preached the sermon. The Sunday School turned out in a body in honor of their class matr Masters Frank Hueckstick. Lawrence Taylor, J. Williams and James Randolph were the pall bearers. Young Schoonmaker had been visiting relatives in Virginia for about a year. Interment was made in the family plot at Cedar Lawn. PLAINFIELD N.1 FRANKLIN, N. J.—On Thursday evening an entertainment at the Monument A. M. E. Church, the Rev. W. H. Hicks, pastor, given by a committee of Gables headed by Mrs. Lizzie Grabes entitled "The Ten Virgins," was largely attended. The following are those taking part: Bridgeman, Engelhardt Herkinson, Bude, Miss Elsie Henderson, the Argus, Mrs. Anna White, Mrs. Addie Tervess, Mrs. Lillie Tanner, Mr. Hammie Mrs. May Cork, Mrs. Fletcher, Miss Jillie Mann, Mrs. Edith Mrs. Emily Traval led by the Rev. Mr. Charles Park Stilbh Bagnest church the Key L W W Roberts pastor, announced the opening of a revival to be led by the Key Mr Bordian of Westfield. The choir of Stilbh, led by James Bolden, gives good music of morning and evening services. Leave your orders in advance every week for 120 New York No. at the cigar and confectionery shop 525 Flamme average. KEYPORT N J Krysner, N. J. The will of Bland D. Hall who died recently, has been made public. His daughter Mrs. Queen Victoria Hunter, is made the executor. A tract of land in Virginia was bequeathed to Mrs. Hunter and her husband, Joseph, and to the widow Mrs. Norvett Hall. Mr. Hall's interest in his miscellaneous estate was left to his five children. Queen Victoria, Franford, David D. Harbord, Daniel in equal shares. Mr. Hall was left $25. ORANGE, N. J. Box 51. Hokomkota, Perkins, Lec. Goinea, V. Turner, A. Levy, M. Page, M. Crawford, I. Barrett, E. Thompson, V. Johnson of Orange, Miss Lomax or Jersey City; Miss Jarvis of Newark. Messrs. R. W. Lamb, B. F. Holmes O. H. Bigelow, J. H. Lewis, G. E. Smith, C. D. Lloyd, Isaac Taylor Townsend and Perkins. Music was furnished by Wm. Smith of Newark PHILADELPHIA. PA. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. A Lincoln-Douglas celebration will take place at Varick Temple on Thursday evening. The following speakers have been engaged; George H. White, Dr. George Johnson, of Lincoln University; J. R. Paul Brock, Samuel Price Wetherell Dr. E. W. Moore the Rev. John M Palmer. The program will be interspersed with appropriate music. The Rev. Spencer Carpenter lectured last Thursday evening at cion Baptis Church, subject, "The Old Iron Bed stead." The Allen Forum will celebrate Lir colin-Donglass Day on Friday, February 13 at Allen A M E Church, 171 and Bainbridge streets. The speake will be Congressman W. S. Vare, Pennsylvania Congressman S. D. Fe of Cano Wm. M Troutter, of Bosto Mass. John E. Millholland, of New York, and the Rev. W. S. Carpenter Dr. William A. Sinclair will preside. The second annual conference o clinic workers among colored people of the district of Pennsylvania will take place at St. Augustine's Church colin avenue west of 20th street Wednesday evening. February 11 last week the will preside. Down Francis Hill will soloist for Craig and will be engaged for Craig in New York City. Boston porter Cela Wolnes S. Sprig EASTON PA Lester S. Bair, *Theory Johnson* of New York City, spent 30 years visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo John and 127 South Little Street. At the Union A. M. K. church on Sunday evening, the Rev. I. A. Pearson, of Middletown, N. J., preached Subject "Who Is She That Looked Long as the Morning." He will have charge of the week of prayer meeting this week. HOT SPRINGS, VA Smith has returned to duty after a lengthy vacation. M. Humhley, his private secretary, are appointed him to the trig. N. J. Berry is visiting his family at Lynchburg for a few days. No Scheper letter to a brief visit to Bayton, Ohio, has been sent to New York. The Troublesome is serving some of the latest songs for the opening of the show. W. Scheme is tailor to the needs of the show. progressing to note the an and near The parent taken to the sen leache term The Webb-Draper Agency Under the management of JAMES L. CHRISTIANI A large demand for high-Class Colored Servants by this Agency. 391-393-395 Sixth Ave. ERS Attention think that ever since the world and except land? just the population of this coun- year, thousands of people from to the South and buying farm that the price of land, in the each succeeding year? time, Macon County, Alabama, uskeegee Institute, offers better mer than any other county in endent and stop paying rent, will show you just how to make on that you have been paying buying yourself a farm in the the South. because people are snapping up too late. L. STEWART. Tuskegee Institute. Ah. Micromonous or display advertising will be received in THE ACM office no later than Wednesday, 10 a.m. of each week. TO SUBSCRIBERS If you are in arrears in the payment of your subscription liability pay them promptly. Moreover the paper will not be mailed to delinquent subscribers. The date of expiration is indicated on papers sent yes. No papers will be mailed to agents in arrears. Agents refusing to pay accounts will be published as unreliable. THE SOUTH AND WOMAN SUFFRAGE. The Republic of the United States stands a good chance to go the way of former republics and democracies on the question of State's Rights. The question of slavery turned upon that issue, in the final outcome of which it was determined by a bloody war that the United States is greater than any of its State units; that "the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." But the Southern States, which forced the issue and were defeated, have consistently adhered to the principle in the important questions of suffrage regulation and control, of State control of interstate commerce, and of regulation and control of marriage and divorce Unfortunately, the Southern States have been able to convince the better part of the nation that citizens of the United States are first citizens of the States and subject to their control in all matters of suffrage, civil rights, marriage and divorce, and the like, leaving the Federal Government almost powerless to protect its citizens in any of their rights to life, liberty and the permit of happiness. As far as colored citizens are concerned, this principle has been reduced to an exact science by the Southern States, and persistent efforts are being made to do so in the other States. For instance, Congressman Thomas J. Hollis of Alabama is opposed to woman suffrage, as most Southern Congressmen are. In this they have the correct position. In the Democratic caucus last week Mr. Heflin was able to get the following resolution adopted, which enabled the Democratic Administration to side-step the woman suffrage question and to offensively confirm the States Rights principle in the matter of control and regulation of the whole question of voting, State and Federal: "That it is the sense of the Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives that the question of woman suffrage is a question for the decision of the States and not a Federal question." This is a very dangerous proposition to commit the nation to. The Federal Supreme Court has allowed itself to be committed to it, the theory being that there is no appeal from the Federal Supreme Court. But there is. This was shown to be so when the nation appealed from the Dred Scott decision of the court, in 1856, that "it is held to be good law and precedent that a black man has no rights that a white man is bound to respect." The Civil War decided that he has such rights. Ever since the decision was rendered Southern statesmen have been very busy in times of peace, trying to reverse what was settled in times of bloody war. That they have traveled for a heavy fall for themselves and the nation is shown in the strained relations between the races in the Southern States and the new-fangled theories which are gradually undermining our old forms of government as to the States and the nation, wild confusion reigning everywhere. The right to vote is one of the highest in the gift of the whole people. It must of necessity inhere in the It is an easy matter for any department of the Federal Government to reverse itself upon any question of public moment, and to have the Supreme Court as an ally, when the Negro is a party to the question. This was shown to be true years ago in the long controversy in Congress over the Lodge Federal Elections Bill and the Blair Federal Educational Bill. Both measures were intended to benefit the colored people, who were not protected in their suffrage rights, nor given a fair share of the educational funds by the Southern States. Both measures were defeated, mainly on the grounds that suffrage and education were questions with which the States rather than the Federal Government should deal. It was conceded on all hands, however, that the bills failed because their chief purpose was to give colored citizens a fair deal in the matters of voting and of enjoying the full advantages of public school education. These were denied and abridged at that time, and have been since and are denied now by the Southern States. It is the high function of the Federal Government to protect all of its citizens alike in their rights of equal advantage in voting and in common taxation for public benefits. In every test case brought before the Federal Supreme Court involving these questions, instituted by colored citizens or those concerned in their welfare, the case has been decided adversely to them. The Hake Smith-Lever bill, providing for co-operative agricultural extension work between the agricultural colleges in the several States and the United States Department of Agriculture, passed. the Senate Saturday of last week, having previously passed the House. The Washington correspondent of the New York Sun says: The only roll call was on what has come to be known as the Jones amendment, which provides there shall be no discrimination in the distribution of the fund appropriated under the act on account of race or color. Many Senators from Southern States fought this amendment, notably Vardaman of Mississippi. It was intended to withhold from any State its share of the funds under the appointment unless Negro educational institutions were treated with the same consideration as white institutions. Before the vote was finally taken Senator Shafroth succeeded in having an amendment adopted taking the matter of the control of the funds out of the hands of the Legislatures at the States and placing it with the Governors and the Secretary of Agriculture. The Jones amendment was defeated by a vote of 32 to 23. Most of the Republicans voted for it, and all but two of the Democrats against it. Senators Pomereng and Hitchcock voted for the amendment and Senators Brady, Cummins, Fall and Kenyon voted against it. Following the vote Senator Hitchcock, Democrat, secured the adoption of an amendment which provided that the administering of the fund for foreign demonstration work should be "without discrimination as to race." Here is a remarkable case in which the Federal Senate deliberately voted down a resolution providing that colored educational institutions should not be discriminated against, and adopting an amendment providing that no discrimination should be made in foreign demonstration work because of "race." What have the colored citizens of the United States come to, as tar as the Congress, the Federal Supreme Court and the President are concerned? It is only in States outside the Southern group that they have some semblance of equality of citizenship guaranteed by the Federal Constitution, and in those States a persistent public opinion is striving to "abridge or deny" it to them. The Sam correspondent states the purposes of the bill as follows: The avowed object of the agricultural extension bill which was championed in the Senate by Senator Hoke Smith is to give Federal aid to diffuse "among the people useful and practical information on subjects regarding agriculture and home economics." It is provided that the extension work shall consist of "instruction and practical demonstration in agriculture and home economics to persons not attending the agricultural colleges." The bill appropriates $10,000 to each State unconditionally, and in addition the sum of $600,000 for the first fiscal year, and for seven years the sum is increased by $500,000 annually, and afterward there is permanently appropriated for each year the sum of $4,800,000. The set requires that the States, to enjoy the benefits of this appropriation, shall appropriate an equal sum. The aggregate appropriations carried by the bill are to be apportioned among the several States on the basis of the percentage of the rural population. The Southern States have been badly represented in the Congress ever since 1876. The colored citizens have been, in the main, without representation, the white representatives being opposed to them and their interests openly and notoriously. It is a scandalous condition in the national life that half the citizenship of the old slave States have no voice whatever in the Federal Congress and the State legislatures and are taxed and governed absolutely without their advice or consent. If it is a sound principle in law and morals to give Federal aid to white agricultural institutions, why was it considered otherwise in the Blair Educational Bill intended to benefit the white and colored people of the South like? It depends always on the color of the box gored, whether he be black or white and colored. Justice like that is bound to come to grief in the long run. aggregated Federation of States and not in any of its units. We have that question now as a troublesome one in the assumption of California to discriminate against Asiatics as residents and land owners. That is a question for Congress to determine and not for any State. We have seen this to be true in the issue that Japan by treaty law trust deal with the Government at Washington and not at Sacramento. In like sort we refuse to concede that any State has a constitutional right to disfranchise any part of its citizenship "on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude," by a property or educational or grandfather clause qualification without a constitutional amendment giving such specific power to the States. The Hefflin resolution, on this account, is a dangerous assumption of Federal authority by the States in the broad admissions it makes. THE LEVER BILL AGAIN. THE LEVER BILL AGAIN. The defeat of the Jones Amendment to the Lever Agricultural Bill is a disappointment, but it is not unexpected. The fact is, the Democratic party has a consistent record for defeating anything that means justice for the Negro. Here and there there are individual Democrats who stand out against injustice, and here and there are cities controlled by Democracists where members or the race are justly treated; but take the party as a whole, it is against the colored people. The influence of the Democratic Party is shown in the fact that the Democratic Senators from such states as Indiana and New Jersey could be led to fight against the interests of the colored people. Even our own Senator, O'Gorman, voted against the colored people. Those of our race and those white people who claim to be our friends who advised the colored people to put the Democratic Party in power have only themselves to blame for what has occurred in Congress. The party, as a whole, has been consistently against us. At the last moment, however, the Lever Bill was somewhat amended, and when the bill goes to the conference in the House if this amendment is not stricken out, there will be some chance for the colored people in-the South to secure some of the money. The amendment referred to provides that the Governor of In the Northern and Western states, where our people vote and have their votes counted, we should not forget when the election comes to keep in mind the Senators who have failed to stand for us. Two Democrats voted in favor of the Jones Amendment, but on the other hand four Republicans voted with the Democrats, but the Republicans, as a whole, voted in favor of doing justice to the Negro, and the Democrats as a whole voted in favor of not doing justice to the Negro. This is the whole thing in a nutshell. Over and, over again during the Wilson Administration we have learned that we should never vote again to trust our fortunes with the Democratic Party. COLORED FARMERS LEAD COLORED FARMERS LEAD. The first copy of The Negro Farmer, published at Tuskegee, Ala., makes a beginning, January 31, that promises much in the future, as "the only Negro farm newspaper in the world, to be circulated among 2,000,000 black farmers." It has great possibilities before it. As Governor Emmett O'Neal, of Alabama, says, in a letter published among those of several other Governors of Southern States: "The Negro is here to stay, and it will be useless for us to undertake to teach the white man scientific agriculture and ignore your race." There is, we add, no more helpful feature of education now shaping in the Southern states than that of scientific training of farmers of both races and the systematic information being, furnished them by Federal and State agencies. The Negro Farmer quotes from the United State Census Report on Agriculture for 1910 the information that there are some 2,000,000 Negro farmers and agricultural laborers; that they own $42,989,218 of the $700,000,000 of the race; that they cultivate approximately 100,000,000 acres of land in the Southern states alone, operating 893,384 farms in 1910 The Census Report says that "for each class of property the farms of colored farmers show a more rapid increase than those of white farmers." and that, "in spite of all that MOBS IN NORTH CAROLINA. Before the Wilmington riot in 1898 North Carolina was wont to be called the paradise of the Negro living in the South. After the Wilmington riot, when the consuming fury of the white man of the State had abated somewhat, society again assumed a normal condition. For seven years the mob spirit was an unknown quantity in the commonwealth. The "Old North State" stood in a class all by itself in that section of the country, so far as the absence of mobocracy was concerned. But unfortunately for the good reputation and honor of the State the exceptional record was not destined to continue always. It is a matter of public record that a colored man who had shot a policeman in Charlotte, N. C., last December, was dragged one night, more dead than alive, from a hospital, where he had been taken on account of wounds received in a pitched battle between himself and the policeman, and brutally shot to death by a mob composed of some of the policemen of the city and other friends (numbering thirty-five) of the wounded policeman. Notwithstanding the Governor of the State has offered $35,000 reward, $1,000 for the identification and arrest of each man in the mob that night, nothing thus far has been done to bring the murderers into court. And yet it is an open secret that the criminals walk the streets of Charlotte daily and could be easily arrested and punished were it not for the hoodwinking and sympathy of those in authority with these murderers. Tuesday night, January 27, another mob, composed of 1,000 men, women and boys, gathered at Selma, N. C., and took from the sheriff of Johnson County and his posse a Negro suspected of the murder of a white woman at Wendell. After slashing his face with knives and otherwise torturing him, the mob riddled his body with bullets. Then they quietly dispersed. No one in the mob was disguised. What will be done about it? We shall see. The Greensboro (N. C.) Daily, News says: "The mob murder in Johnson County Tuesday night was a direct result of the failure of the Charlotte authorities to bring to justice the man accused of killing a woman in kentleenberg. If nothing is done in Johnson County, as nothing was done in Mecklenburg, we may in well prepare for a carnival of crime in the bible category of the blood-blackened. Charlotte sowed the dragon's teeth. The crop is sprouting. Shall it be sprouted while yet small shall we duly by until it grows large we torture and abomination in the sight of God and man?" ATLANTA CONSTITUTION HUS MANE-CAMPAIGN Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, has so prodded the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta in the matter of establishing a colored contagious hospital in that city, that the upshot of the whole matter is that the local solons got busy and are now arranging to provide such an institution as is badly needed. This is the spirit of the new South. Such is the spirit of Clark Howell, the statesmanlike editor of the Constitution, who for more than two and one-half years has been constantly impressing upon the hearts of the white people of Atlanta that there can be no permanent progress among the whites of Atlanta unless it carries with it at the same time the progress of the blacks. A cartoon was run on the front page of the Constitution on Wednesday, February 4, showing the Negro workers who are exposed to contagion, and who carry such contagion into the homes of the best white families. This cartoon did the work of bringing about the change needed—the well-deserved provision for the care of the Negro sick. DEGENERATION OF WHITE VIRGINIA. We reproduce from the Norfolk Virginian Pilot, one of the influential white daily newspapers in the South, an editorial on "The Degeneration of White Virginia," which should be a revelation to the country, which is pleased to shut its eyes to the fact that there are honest white men in the South who see that --- many cases the brain of the South. We do not need to comment at length on the condition presented by the Pilot. It is up to the white man of Virginia to recognise that, in the effort to save a white men's rule of everything instead of rule by all of the best citizens of the State, they have come upon a condition of affairs in which government by minority has degenerated where it always has—into the hands of a few who live by what they can get out of it. PRESIDENT WILSON AS AN IDEALIST. Estimates of the lives of great men or of men who occupy high places by accident of birth or of circumstances, have always been the most difficult to make. Plutarch is easily the greatest of biographers, as Boswell is the most grotesque, with this distinction—that Plutarch extolled and exalted the great heroes about whom he wrote, and thus ennobled himself as well as them, while Boswell extolled and exalted himself and thus made himself and good and great Dr. Johnson ridiculous. Most men have failed as biographers and few have succeeded as autobiographers. This would seem to prove that it is as hard for a man to make a correct estimate of himself as it is for others to do so. The result is that few great men reveal themselves to us when they undertake to write about themselves and others are unable to do for them what they cannot do for themselves. In The Independent for November 29 Mr. Francis C. Leupp, an accomplished journalist, who was Commissioner of Indian Affairs under President Roosevelt, has an article on "The President and Mr. Wilson" that is full of good reading, but Mr. Leupp appears to have done what the President has failed to do; that is, to properly estimate his relation to the situation in which he has been placed for the purpose of testing the man as the highest type of the American people, and therefore as a test of the American people as to matters of national moment that have been settled as to themselves fifty years after the war for slavery. Mr. Leupp says of the President in the course of his article: "President Wilson is an idealist, a man with a mission. His particular hobby is the restoration of popular government—the control of their affairs by the people themselves, instead of by party managers." President Wilson may be an idealist, but if he is we do not understand the definition of the word. He may have dreams, see visions and consort with familiar spirits, but he has shown that he does any of these things as president of Princeton University, as Governor of New Jersey or as President of the United States. In all of those relations he has shown that he is as cold-blooded a proposition as ever came down the king's highway. He was elected President for the purpose of testing the sincerity of the South that it has become reconstructed and for the purpose of testing the truth of the nation that the fruits of the war for emancipation of the slaves as incorporated in the War Amendments are fundamental truths in the life of the nation. That is what he was elected for. When we say that he has failed to grasp the situation from this viewpoint and gone wrong in the core of the whole business by his rude treatment of the Democratic Negroes of his own household, and that his Southern Democratic Cabinet have gone wrong in the same thing, we dispose of him and Mr. Leppp's estimate of him. He has set the clock backward on the Negro question when the purpose for him as the son of the preacher was to steady its hands as to the past and point them forward from high noon toward the future. The nation will be judged by its acceptance or rejection of the Wilson policy of segregation and demotion of the Negro in the official life of the nation. EDITORIAL NOTES A good working motto is: Don't do it. What? Anything that you shouldn't. Many are liars who never told the truth, and they think they are the best ever. President Wilson sees peace between government and prosperity ahead. We shall believe it when we can see and get our hands upon our honest share of the prosperity. The colored people of any "little old town" in the South can have a bank, penny savings or other, but the 100,000 and more in Greater New York "seem to can't" have one. Why is that? We are not surprised that a thief entered the home of Editor Abel P. Caldwell of the Philadelphia Courant, but that he should find and make off with $200 in cash and jewelry is a surprise indeed. A Philadelphia thief will break into anything. Colored editors, are not, as an average, so opulent as their haul at Mr. Caldwell's home would indicate, and not on that account be encouraged to continue their thievery visits to colored editorial homes. We shall miss Dr. William Hayes Ward from the editorial pages of the grand old Independent, from which he has retired after some forty-five years of service. During those years the colored people have has no better or wiser friend, adviser and advocate than Dr. Ward. The old friend, the Nothing is more noticeable and commendable in the thought and activity of the wise men and women of our times than movements to improve conditions of living and to prolong life. The importance of living in a relatively well-kept and wiser-consideration of the more fortunate than has been true in any previous period in this history of mankind. The latest movement has just been incorporated Albany, NY by Dr. Edward Aitken, the object of which is "the conservation of life by the systematic application of modern science." Mr. E. E. Rittenhouse has been elected President of the institute and Former President W. H. Taft chairman of the institute. He said, is backed by many wealthy men and is assured in advance of adequate means to do the purposed work. The institute will be located at 25 West Forty-fifth street, New York City. Those preventable inaccuracies, are receiving more than usual consideration of scientists and people of means. The Christian Recorder gives the following statement of industrial conditions in "quaint and olden" Philadelphia that much resemble those in New York: "Negroes of Philadelphia spend millions of dollars per year. We spend $250,000 per year for shoes, but we have not one shoe store. We spend $150,000 for hats and have but a half dozen milliners who do not have $6,000 worth of trade per year. We spend $500,000 in men's clothing, but have no clothing store, and $100,000 for women's wear, but have no dry goods store. Negroes of this city pay $17,000 per year. Negroes here earn $17,000,000 per year, and they work hard for it, too. They spend of that $17,000,000 at least $16,500,000 for the necessities and frivolities of life. Of this $16,500,000 Negroes spend each year, abut $1,000,000 goes to their own business men and women." But this condition of affairs must gradually change for the better. Large bodies move slowly and fixed conditions do not readily lend themselves to change. In speaking of Mr. Walter A. Wise, who has just died, after a faithful and honest service of twenty years as mailing clerk in the Newport News post office, the Newport News Star says: "There are precious few Negroes today filling positions of public honor and trust, and when death removes one such the place which knew the deceased passes from the Negro, we fear forever. There is one thing to be proud of and that is the fact that Mr. Wise made a most enviable record as one of the government's employees and established the fact that the Negro is competent, faithful and honest to discharge the duties of any position to which he may be assigned." The Negro is the manhood twenty years after the war and who are now passing out and on, after thirty years of work, such as Mr. Wise, made and are leaving good records of citizenship and manhood. Our young people who are just beginning to face the world's work should think of this fact. DEGENERATION OF WHITE VIRGINIA Candid Admission That Suffrage in the Hands of White Men (From the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot) The leaven which worked to bring about the recent political revolution in Norfolk County and the effort to obtain a change in the direction of public affairs in Norfolk City is off the same stump which is inducing the people of Norfolk City to oppose the corruptions which have so long vitiated the ballot and demoralised the electorate in that section, and which has impelled the citizens of Richmond to form an association with the object of so increasing the qualified vote of that city, that elections may be measured reflect the will of the body of the people. The unrest of which these movements are manifestations is an evidence, first, that considerable elements of the cligible voting population have been involved in the civic duty of which in various ways and different degrees they have been guilty; second, that there is a widespread recognition of the fact that sins of omission and commission in this respect have been largely responsible for the quality of the government or in the fitness or character of the persons administering it; third, that the condition of affairs so produced has acted and reacted to give to public officials work which would ruin a control of political machinery almost absolute and an influence over the result of elections, in which a mere fraction of the citizenship participate, practically conclusive. When an electorate dwindles in number until the number of voters which a roll-call at the polls consists chiefly of office holders and their underlings and relatives, and those susceptible for one reason or another to direct influence by these, the establishment of a and offile dynasty allows almost a hundred thousand thereafter it is a foregone conclusion that "The System" shall become more and more arrogant and masterful in assuming that political parties and the assuming that political parties and the assuming that political parties and the assuming that the uses and abuses of officialdom. In this connection it is illuminating to note what Mr. W. T. Dabney, business manager of Richmond's Chamber of Commerce, had to say on this particular point before a meeting of the Young Men's Registration League of that city: "Many of the most important officers in the city government are to be elected, and unless there is an increased number of men's registration committee the election will be in the hands of an electorate, composed chiefly of city employees or those influenced directly by such officers. In the employ about 1,400 men all of them qualified voters, whose votes and personal influence practically control the entire vote of the city. This is because of the small number of voters who work should place the control of the election beyond such an electorate and when this occurs, then Richmond will be nearly ideal as possible." This statement is emphasized by reflecting that Richmond is credited with a population at least one-third larger than the population of the last official estimate of the Congress bureau; and yet at the elections held last week the vote polled in Norfolk under the impulse of a movement similar to that just inaugurated in Richmond not only greatly exceeded that of the previous day, but was far ahead of any brought polls in this city for twelve years past, and led to changes in the personnel of the city government which could not possibly have been effected had the expression of the popular will been confined to the functional element therefore constituting a majority of the minority exercising the elective franchise. It may be conjectured by persons who, either from interested or sympathetic motives, are satisfied with conditions as they are, that the outcome of a further qualification for and participation is eligible to suffrage might not lead to improvement either in the character of public officials or in methods of conducting the public business. Instances may be pointed out in the greater cities of the North and West where everybody who is entitled rallies to the ballot box on election day, and the impetus of the impeachment of Virginia's total electorate beyond the point of imputing to it inexcusable lethargy in, regard to civic duties, and to charge it with lack of intelligence, which, if exalting, would demonstrate the failure of democratic institutions and the hope of formal realization in a government "of or by" as well as "for the people." Abdication by any large proportion of the people of a State or city or county of their preoperative in this regard incidentally leads to the building of a new institution, the reins of power so relinquished and employ them with ever augmenting contempt for the only true sources of authority and with ever increasing disposition to treat as their very own the business entrusted to them. Chicago or New York the situation is not that which obtains in Virginia. Here the citizenship has not been adulterated by the unregulated influx of elements who have no more conception of the obligate duty of the former than of the newborn privileges than would so many infants suddenly called on to perform the functions of adults. No just parallel can be drawn between cases so utterly dissimilar. There the more fierce form of infirmity in the election the more acum rises to the top of the pot. Here the great body of the eligible electorate is composed of clauses of which those members are exceptions who are wanting in the essential qualification to vote in her homogeneity; here homogeneity. There a great percentage of the voting population is as yet but a lump of uninvened dough. Here the percentage is negligible of those who are unassimilated with political views and willing to give knowledge of and reverence for free institutions which is born of inheritance as well as education. At least it is true that democracy cannot maintain itself on the basis of minority rule any more than a person can find safe foundation on itspex. CORRECTION To the Editor of The Age: The article appearing in your issue of February 6, stating that Dr. John J. Smyer was appointed by Bishop J. S. Caldwell to take charge as pastor of those who had witdrawn from the Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, Yonkers, was mislaid and untrue, as a denial from Bishop Caldwell, after having seen the article, proves. Bishop Caldwell on receiving a communication from me in reference to same, states "Whoever reported my visit to Yonkers, made a mistake in their reference to the matter of reorganization, etc. I took my official action in any matter. I simply asserted the people to live in peace with all mankind and to remain in the church of their choice." By giving this space in your valuable paper, you will confer a great favor on the members of Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church. J F MOULTRIN CHIEF 8AM'8 FOOLISH SCHEME. (From N. V. Evening man) No hope for the segregated and disfranchised Negro can be found in the interesting scheme of Chief Sam, an American-educated Negro of the Akim tribe of West Africa, to take our colored people to his native country and make Akim tribemen out of them. The definite and conclusive answer to all African colonization schemes was made some years ago by Booker T. Washington, when he pointed out that 30,000 colored babies are born every wee in this country, and that it would keep the tranastaticism quite busy to deport them to deported population, to say nothing of making any impression on the original stock. Chief Sam says he has a ship ready to transport 1,200 people to Africa. If he has, he will not affect the "race problem" in any perceptible manner. All that he can do is to send 1,200 American Negroes they are unhappy for residing on the sickly African coast. The American Negro is in this country to stay, and it is here that he will have to fight out the problem of his existence and of his adaptation to the progress of the world. To send him back to Africa would be to throw away all that the Negro has learned in 300 years. TOO MUCH BAG-TIME There does indeed seem to be some justification in the charge of the Rev A. Clayton Powell of New York that the "race is dancing itself to death." Rag-time is not only affecting the walk of the young Negro, but his talk, every act as well. "Tis time to call a halt, and in all soberness think of things worth while. Louisville, Ky.-At one time Louisville was famed for its beautiful colored women and for the generous hospitality of its colored population. Beautiful women are as plentiful here now, and hospitality is dispensed as lavishly as when this city's fame rested upon these two admirable recommendations. But now, however, the colored man of this city are occupied with the question, how can we accelerate our business progress? With this in view, recently, the local Negro Business League, which has been inactive, recently reorganized, elerting the resourceful editor, Dr. Robert Prepell, as the consensus of opinion that the league, and the citizens generally, needed to become more active if the race here was to maintain the pace set by some other cities. During a three days' visit here I made a call upon every colored business man, and learned from each what he believed was necessary to success, and learned one pronounced in of co-operation and Negro leadership. In Louisville work is pleasant for those who seek and desire it, and opportunities for establishing new business enterprises and the building up of those now established are not surpassed by any city in the country. There are fifty thousand Negroes in this city, forming nearly one-third of the population. The population is $200,000 of real estate, and have invested in business $250,000. With the money invested in real estate, business and personal property, and cash in bank, it is estimated that the per capita wealth of the Negroes of this city is $73.55. This is, not perhaps, as high a per capita wealth as some other cities can show for their Negro population, but it is, nevertheless, a good showing, and a considerable success, in raising the activity now evidenced, this per capita wealth will be greatly increased within the next twelve months. Louisville has two public libraries for Negroes, in every way the equal of those for the whites, save in some efficiently and intelligently managed by a most excellent Negro librarian. These libraries are equipped with an array of specialized services can meet in any effort looking to race betterment. Louisville has also, a substantial, well furnished and well administered colored Y. M. C. A., under the supervision of a capable and energetic secretary in the person of Mr. Bullock, and this, too contains an assembly room in which meetings may be held for civic betterment, the church, and other towards getting those interested in race advancement together, and to formulating a line of co-operative business action. Some of the lines of business in which Negroes of this city are now engaged in are grocery, ice cream manufacturing, insurance, tranfer and storage, real estate, printing, publishing, fruit and vegetable, carriage repairing, under taking, vodka, drugs, and general con- There are twelve public schools here for Negroes in which 160 Negro teachers train the young idea. The salaries paid the Negro teachers are not on the same scale paid the whites, though their work is, if anything, much more arduous than has been, been paid than has Negro builders league here can, in addition to working, for the increase of the number of Negro business men, become a potent factor in securing for Negro public school teachers the same grade of pay drawn by the whites. Louisville's best Negroes are a fine type of men and women, intelligent and courageous. In the many churches owned by the race here one finds proof that religious training has not been neglected. One is more apt to wonder if, after all, too much has been invested in church property. There are here 27 Baptist, 17 Methodist, 2 Presbyterian, 3 Christian, 1 Congregation, 1 Episcopal, 1 Adventist and several scattering churches, bringing the total number of Negro churches here up to 59. Louisville is, a good field for the Negro physician and there are thirty-five of them here with from fair to splendid practice. Twelve Negro lawyers attend to the litigations of the race, and four dentists look after the teeth of the Negroes in the Fall City. The future of the race in this city, along material lines, depends largely upon the harmonious and co-operative attitude the following men who are among Louisville's progressive ditissans: Wm. H. Stewart, J. R. Cooper, C. H. Bullon, T. F. Parka, Rochelle Smith, S. W. Jordan, A. D. Porter, J. H. Hathaway, A. R. Bidley, Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, P. A. Curtis, H. E. Hall, W. W. Spradling, Guy W. Smith, T. F. Blue, E. A. Clark, Chan. H. Rogers, D. L. Pergamon, W. B. Mathews, David Stewart, Wm. H. Sheppard, W. J. Walls, W. T. Amiger, W. H. Perry, J. S. Colter, H. Parrish, Dr. E. D. Wedbee, W. A. Trawn, H. D. Beck, and a few others. RALEIGH, N. C. RALOGH, N. C—Mrs. M. F. Roberts is in New York City purchasing goods for her spring millinery trade, and will remain until about March 1. Edward Brigham, basso, reader and pianist, will appear at Shaw University Chapel, Monday evening, February 16 at 8 o'clock. John O'Kelley, a tailor, died Feb- uary 7, and was buried on the 8th. Services were held at St. Paul's A. M. Ruby the Rev. J. W. Ligon. The Rev. C. H. King of Asheville, N. C. is in the city with Col. J. R. Young. V. N. Bond of Littleton, N. C., was in the city this week. R. I. Hunter is the father of an- other bonncing boy, who came to his home last Sunday. The state officers of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans of North Carolina were in the city this week consulting with Col. J. R. Young, state insurance commissioner, on matters concerning this branch of the order. The colored teachers of the county rural schools held their regular monthly meeting in Washington's installed school building, last Saturday in this city. Dr. C. L. White, member of the Board of control of the American Missionary Society, of New York, issued Shaw University this week. Miss Goldie Serugga, a teacher of domestic science in Livingstone College, is here on a visit to her father, Dr. L. A. Serugga. Miss Lee Roy Marrie of Salisbury, N.C. is here on a visit to her husband and sister, students at Shaw, Mr. Marrie is a pharmaceutical student. The Jas. Battle of Greensville, N. brought his mother to St. Agnes' total to undergo an operation. The Rev. Glen W. Avant, de- dication of the colored work of the Protost tant Episcopal Church in the East Carolina diocese passed through the city this week. Dr. W. L. Celions of Kingstreet, S. C., is in the city. Miss Bessie L. Perry, who managed the branch millinery store of Mrs. N. F. Roberts at Wilson, N. C., is in the city. Dr. H. P. Kennedy of New Bern, N. C., with his little son, visited our city. Dr. J. D. Whittaker, an eye specialist, examined his son's eye for treatment. A. L. Boykin, a contractor and builder of Santford, N. C., was in the city this week. The Rev. C. E. Askew, pastor of the First Baptist Church is conduc- ing a revival and meeting. The Rev. Mr. De Berry, pastor of the Congregational Church, on South West street, closed a protracted meet- ing last week. The Rev. Mr. Walker of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, held a conference with the officers of his church last week, and launched a church rally for the first Sunday in May to raise $1,500. HENDERSON KY HENNESSON, Ky.—One of the saddest funerals this year was held at the First Baptist Church Sunday, February 1, when the body of Edward Shorts was born there for the last time. He was a member of Hector Lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythias. The lodge took charge of the body. There were many floral gifts and many resolutions read. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W. J. M. Price, pastor, assisted by the Rev. J. M. Mundy, rector of St. Clement Episcopal Mission, and the Rev. P. H. Kennedy, State missionary. Mr. Shorts leaves a widow. Mrs. E. H. Brown. Clay street. who has been ill, is better. Mrs. Wilson, wife of Dr. Wilson, has arrived in the city. Those having news of arrival and departure of friends please notify Wm. jackson at Brooks' barber shop. Mrs. Jas, Garrett is ill. Mrs. Hattie Payne is reported better. Mrs. Chaney Smith, an old and respected citizeness, died February 4, aged 80 years. The Rev. A. F. Fox, pastor of Washington Street Baptist Church, is in Lexington. Mrs. Dr. Weston moves this week to Hickman, where her husband has located. The Harmony Club met with Mrs. Henry Watkins, Ingram street, last week. Gene Burbank's family is better BALTIMORE MD BALTMORE, Md.—Dr. J. Edmestone, former minister of public works in Liberia, delivered an address before the pupils of the Colored High school Tuesday evening. The funeral of Hezekiah Lightford was held at his home here last Monday. The deceased leaves a widow, three daughters and seven grandchildren. One daughter, Miss Annabel Lightford, 453 Lenox avenue, New York City, was here to attend the funeral. Daniel Pennington, uncle of the late Joe Gans, is ill at his home. 1030 Argyle avenue. A movement has started here to have the city establish public baths in the 24-room building that will be built for the colored residents of East Baltimore. The Doctors' Coachmen's Junior Association gave their third anniversary reception and banquet at the Silver Spring Club rooms Monday night. James Lomax is president of the association. Mildred Maddox, the nine-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ganriel B. Maddox, died here last Friday. Funeral services were held at her late home, 911 Druid Hill avenue, Sunday afternoon. William H. Duly, proprietor of Daly's Theatre, has purchased the large store and dwelling property at 1008 Druid Hill avenue. NEW HAVEN CONN New Haven, Conn.—On February 18 a colonial tea will be served at the St. Luke's Boys' Club rooms, 107 Foote street, by the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Luke's Church. New Haven churches for the past two months have been holding weeks of prayer and praise and revival services. St. Lukes Episcopal Church on Ash Wednesday, February 25, will enter into the Lenten season. There will be daily instruction for children. On Sunday, February 15, in St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Whahey avenue, a memorial service will be celebrated for the late Rev. Alonzo Johnson, who was rector of St. Monicas Church, Hartford, Conn. He died suddenly January 14, leaving a widow and six dependent children. A memorial offering will be taken. Mr. Johnson formerly lived in New Haven and was a member of the Masonic Order. Father Bowles has invited Widow's Son Lodge No. 1 and Oriental Lodge No. 6 to assemble in a body. St. Lukes Sunday School last Sunday had an attendance of 152. A number of visitors were present. Alonzo R. Jones, of New York, attended the school last Sunday, the guest of Mr. London's class. The third meeting of Elm City Literary and Lebating Club was held in Bethel Church February 3, at 8 p. m. Papers were read by Moward B. Scott and Jacob Baker. The program committee is Mrs. R. S. Fleming, Miss Jesse Muse and Miss Carrie Thomas. PARIS, TEXAS PARIS, TEXAS--The Texas Courier J Mercer Johnson, editor, has moved its office from Houston, Tex., to this city. WHEELING, W. VA WHEZZLING, W. Va.—The mock trial was a success at Simpson Church Tuesday and Wednesday nights, biven by the Boys' Brigade for the benefit of the rally. The old country square and round dance given Thursday night by the Hesitation Social Club at Odd Fellows Hall was a great success. The hall was crowded with old and young folks Bentfield Orchestra played. The Georgia Blossoms played Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Vice to large appointees and create a big hit. A large crowd of Washington, Pa. forks attended the Lincoln celebration at Odd Fellows' Hall Thursday evening. HOLLY SPRINGS & MISS HOLLY Springs, Miss.—The Rust Lycetum, the senior organization of literary societies at Rust University, is conducting a series of debates, preparatory to the intercollegiate debate with Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark., which takes place some time in April. President Wilbur T. Williams is laboring diligently with his men. The Rev. N. R. Chay, former presiding elder of the Holly Springs district, now pastor of the M. E. Church at Columbus, Miss., was among the visitors at Rust, Thursday, February 4. Prayer day for colleges was fittingly observed at Rust, Thursday, February 4. Dr. Duncan, pastor of the M. E. Church South, preached at the regular chapel services at 11 a.m. and at 2:30 p.m. I. C. Harvey, Valley street, is ill. Mrs. Ada Wilkins, 500 West College street, died. Sunday morning from a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Maria Ann Wilkins is ill at her home in this city. On Sunday, February 1, the student body of Rust attended services at Asbury M. E. Church at 11 a.m. The Rev. F. H. Henry, pastor, preached. The birthday of Bishop E. Cottrell of the C. M. E. Church, founder of M. I. College in this city, was celebrated in the M. I. College auditorium Friday night. February 5. MEMPHIS TENN MEMPHIS, TEXN. — The Kortrech high School held its mid-winter graduating exercises Monday night, February 2 at the church auditorium. Program promptly at eight o'clock. The following program was rendered with Prof. G. P. Hamilton in charge; Invocation. Father E. Thomas Demby; chorus. High School; oration, Lucille Lois Rhine; vocal solo, Howard Douglass Owen; oration, Ruth Thelma Holloway; vocal solo, Estelle Louise Stanley; chorus, High School; declamation, Fredda Maude Clemons; vocal duet, Gertrude Theresa Coleman and Erma Lee Bonner; vocal solo, Pearl M. Crawford; valedictory, William Isaac Johnson; presentation of diplomas, J. P. Norkeet, president of the Board of Education; chorus, High School; benediction. The members of the class are Erma Lee Bonner, Fredda Maude Clemons, Gertrude Theresa Coleman, Arlena Lemora Coleman, Zellie Elizabeth Moore, Howard Douglass Owen, Francis Fredricka Polk, Lucile Lois Rhine, Cora Lee Cox, William Thomas Curry, Odeasa Willette Dixon, Argertha Willametta Green, Ruth Thelma Holloway, William Isaac Johnson, Richard Samuel McGee, Ruth Belle Simmons, Estelle Louise Stanley, Marie Earnestine Townsend, Addie Bernice Winford. NORWICH CONN Norwich, Coun.-The special services in the McKinley Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church were conducted by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, Mrs. E. George Biddle, in charge. Mrs. Clemet Reed read a paper and Miss Edna Biddle sang a solo. The afternoon service was assisted by the lyceum choir. The Misses Fields and Mrs. Minnie Cole read papers. Miss Aida Simons and Mrs. Lulu Thompson sang solos. G. Thompson, the Rev. E. C. Thompson, Harris and Dennis, spoke. In the evening, Mrs. J. C. Compton, Mrs. Lydia King and Miss Idella, Scott read papers. Mrs. C. Reed and Miss Scott sang a duet. Mrs. Irene Butler sang and Miss Alvaira Hall recited. Thursday evening. February 19, Bishop A. Walters will preach at the church. Miss Mary Jackson will speak Friday evening, February 20, in the church. Presents continue to come in for the anniversary of Mr. and Mra. Matthew Brown. Mra. Brown's. bothers sent a silver lined cut glass tray. FLORENCE S C Florence, S. C.—Services at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday were interesting. Miss Rubie M. Webster, oldest daughter of E. B. Webster, became a member. The Florence County Medical Association has been organized. Dr. J. K. Levy is president, Dr. C. W. Strother, treasurer and Dr. T. Gallant, secretary. Dr. Tobias Gallant, dentist, has a good practice. Dr. J. R. Levy addressed the Y. M. C. 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PORFSON, President July 9-18 Percy Brown Cafe Formerty the Bronson Cafe 567 Lenox Avenue where a nice Lunch is always on hand free to all patrons. Also a full line of one good. Percy personally welcomes his many friends. SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTA MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS ACTORS PORTRAY NEGRO CHARACTERS AT THE HIPPODROME WHERE THE SHOWS ARE NEGRO PLAYERS—Howard Theatre; Washington, D. C. SMART SMT CO.—Macon, Ga., Feb. 13; Athens, 13; Swanton, 16; Cincinnati, 17; Cumbia, 18; Ortingbury, 19; Charleston, 20; Swarton, 21; Payetteville, 23; Wilmington, 24. The Kemps are at the Lyric Theatre, Hoboken. Baby Mack is at the Foraker Theatre, Washington. Thomas & Saparo are at the Lyric Theatre, Newark. Willbur Sweatman is at Poli's Theatre, Scranton, Pa. Smith & Jones are at the Dixie Theatre, Richmond. Hendricks & Lee are at the Boston Theatre, Roanoke. Chadwick & Crippen are at Ford's Theatre, Lynchburg. Jones & White are at the Chelsea Theatre, Washington. Jones & Johnson are at the Salem Theatre, Salem, Mass. Watts & Willis are at the Globe Theatre, Wilson, N. C. Anderson & Goines are at the St. James Theatre, Boston. Chicken Ree Beaman is meeting with success as manager of the Majestic Theatre, Atlanta. This week Pennell & Holden and Miller & Bigou are on the bill. The Sambo Girls, with Edgar Connor, the La Belles, Harrison Stewart & Co., Perrin & Crosby, Watts & Willis and Lelia B. Mitchell are at the Standard Theatre Philadelphia PREJUDICE VS. ART. BY LESTER A WALTON. THERE is no denying the fact that "America," which is being presented at the New York Happodrome, is a wonderful spectacular production, and that the series of spectacles are "colossal," just as theatregoers are sold by the Shuberts in the acrobatic program. Attention to detail is religiously observed, except in one glaring instance—with reference to the colored American. In this riot of color, with its prodigality of femininity, bewildering scenic effects and thrilling situations, there is but one false note, occasioned by the futile effort of the producers to depict Negro life with white people—something that cannot be done with any degree of success. Today the most successful produc- ores are those who are able to give us realistic stage presentations, as they have learned that scenes and characters true to life always find a ready and appro- pected response. William J. Wil- lson who staged "America," has shown that he is awake to public demand for life-like stage presentations in every in- tense—except one. In the farm scene the children and pigs help to make the scene ring true, and the old pump, the faithful watch dog, the horses and the hay are included in the scheme of de- vel to make the scene realistic. Even a few real, live Indians have been "imported" to New York to give the proper atmosphere to the Pueblo Village scene. And yet, when the first scene in the production is given, showing a New York railway, station in the afternoon, the realistic value of the spectacle is lessened by reason of the presence of white red caps who put on earl and make useless endeavor to eat natural. The consensus of opinion is that race prejudice is hurtful to the Negro only, but this assumption is quite untrue. White people who allow their minds to be swayed by unnatural reasoning and who find satisfaction in groping about in the dark and in ignorance on questions which affect them either directly or indirectly, certainly do not profit by such an adverse condition. The red caps employed in the various railroad stations in New York are all colored men, who make most of their money carrying the suit-cases and matches of white women; and yet race prejudice reaches the absurd point in this country where Negroes cannot appear in stage delineation and do as in real life. Yet, who is injured more by the scene losing much of its effectiveness—the colored people or the white owners of the production? A curious inconsistency with reference to "America," so far as it relates to the colored American, is that it depicting the levee scene at New Orleans, the obvious term "nigger" is used more than once in what is presumably an attempt at accuracy, although every one of the levee hands are white people who use black masks. While it is not expected that the Shabuons would engage two hundred or more colored singers and dancers for this scene alone, yet the presence of a sham real colored levee merry makers in the foreground would tend to give the scene more virility and make a more favorable impression on those who are acquainted with the atmosphere the producers are seeking to represent. With many theatrical managers allowing their conscious and unconscious prejudices to blind them to such an extent that they are blocking the progress of dramatic art, it seems that the American stage is likely to suffer dire consequences until they have been encapsulated from their absurd notions with respect to one-ninth of the entire population of the United States—a people who have been on this soil for hundreds of years and whose life is one of the chief fabrics of our American civilization. It is a difficult task to produce native plays and wholly leave out the colored American, and when portrayed the character should be the real thing and not a cheap imitation. The cause of dramatic art is not benefited by cheap imitations. It is too bad that the producers of "America" did not see fit to show in the Panama scene what a prominent part the Negro has played in digging the canal. Few in the United States know of the hundreds of black men from this country and the West Indies, who gave their lives as a contribution to what is regarded as the greatest engineering feat of modern times. In the spectacle the canal heads, foreign ambassadors, military and naval attaches, members of the Canal Commission and ladies, members of Congress, soldie jackies, marines and Zene and Panama police are fittingly represented, but there is no complimentary reference by word or act to the black men who really did the work. These criticisms of "America" are not made in the same spirit as a Vardaman or a Blease emits his asinine appearings, which are given out for ad- vertising purposes and to create racial strife. My principal aim is to show the white producer that in this era when marked attention is paid to every detail, nothing is gained along artistic lines by employing white people to play Negro characters. Perhaps the only criticism that a Southern white man of demagogic tendencies would have to "America" is that the favorite pastime of the illiterate, ignorant whites is not faithfully shown. In foreign countries America has gained name and fame, due to its numerous lynchings, and if the producers of "America" had given a stage version of the burning of a Negro at the stake, with the mob engaged in the fendish pleasure of cutting off his fingers, ears, etc. for souvenirs they not only would have depicted a scene undeniably realistic, but one, showing to what extent the white man of America has advanced in the twentieth century. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS The Pewes are at the Star Theatre Dallas, Tex. Feat & Hayes are at the Park Theatre, Glens Falls, N Y. Bert Williams is headlining the bill at the Orpheum, Brooklyn. The Taylor Duo and Susie Cook are at the Dudley Theatre, Washington. I Rosamond Johnson and Tom Brown arrived in New York Friday from England. Green & Fugh and Maude Jones are at the Columbia Theatre, Danville, Va. Fiddler & Shelton are working for Loew. Last half of week, National Theatre. Copeland & Payton open next week in the Middle West at Miles Theatre, Cleveland. Watts & Willis, Annie St. Clair and Charles Clarke are at the Globe Theatre, Norfolk. Criswell & Bailey, Filey & Philip and Frank Dike are at the Hippodrome, Richmond. The Ragtime Trio is at the Majestic Theatre, Edgerton, Wis., with Lake Mills, Wis., to follow. Francis Barton and Picks, Nicholas & Logan and Hester Kenton are at the Star Theatre, Pittsburgh. The Ragtime Trio is at the Scenic Theatre, Edgerton, Wis., with Opera House, Cambridge, Wis., to follow. Harris & Turner, Izzy Ringgold, Lorraine & Pinkey and Thompson & Cross are at the Howard Theatre, Washington. Jeffries & DeLeyons, MacNiel & Mac Niel, Frank B. Williams and Brown & Demont are at the Auditorium Theatre, Philadelphia. Robert Mallory is manager of the Dunbar Theatre at Daxton O. Rock & Talbert and Julian Costello are on the bill this week. Sellma & Jackson, Emmet Anthony, Leonard Brown, Johnny Wood and Garrett & Whitfield are at the New Circle Theatre, Philadelphia. E. B. Dudley is manager of the Dunbar Theatre at Columbus, Murphy, & Walker and Leonce Lazzo Johnson are on this week's bill. Joe Simms, James, Marshall Rose Brown and Lizzie Wallace have formed a tango act known as the Dancing Strollers, Working for Western Vaudeville Association. Following is the route of the Dixie Quintet: Mazahalo, Colo. Feb. 12 Lamar, Feb. 13; Holly, Feb. 14; McComb, O., Feb. 16; Norwalk, Feb. 17; Elyria, Feb. 18; Milan, Feb. 19; Sycamore, Feb. 20; Nevada, Feb. 21; Bethel, Feb. 23. LAFAYETTE THEATRE this season is one of revivals of successful dramatic and musical productions of years gone by, and in keeping with the spirit of the times "Clorindy," Will Marion Cook's abbreviated musical oering, which attracted considerable attention in New York over a decade ago with its cakewalk, is being presented at the Lafayette Theatre. A number of old, haunting melodies have been taken out of moth balls and they are just as tuneful and inspiring as ever. Good judgment has been used in the selection of the cast, which forms an excellent nucleus for a strong musical show. "Clorindy" could be revamped and lengthened into a three-act show, and by keeping the cast intact and strengthening the chorus vocally, not numerically, Will Marion Cook would have a production for the road which should make money unless present-day conditions. Of course, Mr. Cook would also have to get a business manager. In the cast are Abbie Mitchell, who is singing better than any time during her career and who gives a finished rendition of "Red, Red Rose, What It Takes You've Got It," and "Mandy Lou"; Sallie Green Byrd, who sings "Love in a Cottage Is Best," giving unmistakable evidence that she is improving as a soprano soloist; Billy Ward, who provokes mirth in his singing of "Who's That Said Chicken in This Crewd?"; Lloyd Gibbs, who renders "The Exhortation" in his iminitable style, and Paul Floyd, who pleasantly puts on "Hottest Coon in Dixie." Then there are Allie Gillam and Will Cooke, who provide some real fun, assisted by Anthony Byrd and Wesley Jenkins. Will Marion Cook directs the orchestra. The Four Brass Men is one of the best musical acts in the business. The men are versatile musicians and the work of the trombonist is above the ordinary. His pathetic attempts at being funny do not improve the act. Arminta & Burke and Marvelous Melville, two aerial acts, although quite similar in many respects, do some thrilling stunts. Blanche Deas continues to win encores as an illustrated singer. CRESCENT THEATRE The most artistic act seen at the Crescent for many weeks was that on Brown & Brown, who headlined the bill the first half of the week. Brown & Brown is a young white team, whose real names are probably of Hebraic origin. But what's in a name? If "Brown & Brown" have not played on the big time they are sure to land on the two-a-day circuit before many months. The boy is a natural comedian with a way of doing things all his own, while the girl has a winning personality and an impressive way of rendering a song. It is hoped that some of the colored girls on the bill will take pattern after "Miss Brown" in the matter of dress. The day has past when female performers can make good merely by wearing dresses half way between their neck and knees, no matter how elegantly draped in silk are their limbs. Lumbs and silk stockings don't make good acts nowadays. Matee, Stuart, Jones & Jones, Claren e Chiese and Brown & Brown were also on the bill. SMITH, THE NEGRO TACKLE (BY PHIL WATERS.) Lac Western football championship for the year 1915 will always remain unreached. Stag's great Chicago eleven tonight her way to the top of the east, so far as the conference teams were concerned, and earned the undisputed championship. Outside of these circles the Michigan Agues. Notre Dame and Nebraska also swept unbeaten through then rival fields. The most notable work of the Western year belongs to the famous Michigan Agricultural team, that downed the University of Michigan, coached by the skilful Yost, whose eleven triumphed over Pennsylvania, Cornell and Syracuse. Much credit is due the Gideon E. Smith, the giant colored tackle of the Aggies, who, although playing his first year on college football, never failed to advance the ball when called upon by his teammates. Smith was born and reared at Norfolk, Va. He graduated from Hampton Institute in 1910 and the Ferris Institute, Big Rapids, Mich., in 1911. This is his second year at the M. A. C. Lansing, Mich. He made the second All-Western Eleven, and Walter Eckersall, the greatest football player the West ever produced, states that he will develop into the most famous tackle that ever played on a Western gridiron. In the Wisconsin game he faced Butler, All-American tackle, and the Chicago Titans stated "Smith, the colored tackle, played against Butler, the greatest tackle in America and acquitted himself with great credit. It was due to Smith, persistent and spectacular blocking that Butler was kept in the background until the third quarter." Smith has the confidence of his classmates and the entire student body, and making a notable record in the great commonwealth of Michigan, as the following letter from Governor Ferris will State of Michigan October 30, 1913 My Dear Mr. Smith: I have been watching the reports of the M. A. C. football team. I am glad that you are receiving the same consideration at M. A. C. that you received at Ferris Institute. I am glad that merit counts. I want to congratulate you upon the aplendid work you have been doing in the football team. Your friends at the Ferris Institute read of your success with delight. I like you for two reasons: First, because you are a good and you have a wholesome ambition for doing your work well. Second, I like you because you are a success in football. Go ahead. I am sure that you are now realizing in a message your ambition. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale image with a blurred or pixelated appearance. GIDEON E. SMITH Smith is modest and unassuming, despite his success on the gridiron. LOENDI DEFEATS HOWARD. The Loendi basketball quint detested Howard University in a closely contested game Friday at Pittsburgh, the score ending Loendi, 17. Howard, 15. Each team scored three field goals. Golinnre, of Howard, was much in evidence in the second half, after being smothered by the Loendi players in the first half. In the first half, with the score 9 to 3, Howard's favor, S. Hall and Tumis Posey, for Loendi, scored three goals. "Cum' Posey put in eight of nine in the first half," said Howard. "If all three put in eight of nine in the first half, we would have won." INDEPENDENTS 43: CHINESE 23 In the preliminary game the Alba Moguls of New York defeated the Independent Whirlwinds, 68 to 21. AMONG THE BOWLERS. Ladies' night at the Avons Aless saw Mrs. Rosa Baker bowl 15.5, which is said to be the highest score ever put up by any one of our ladies in a New York. It will not be surprising to see Mrs. Baker do 210 in the near future, as she is steadily improving and has a fine delivery. Mrs. Baker handies a fifteen-pound ball with as much case and grace as the man can and has learned that which but few men have learned: that a good bowler never kicks. The opening game in the contest for the championship, up for Greater New York will be held on Friday night, with Williamsbridge and Avon, and if report has it that the Williamsbridge alleys are in first class shape this year, then the game should be a good one as the Williamsbridge boys only won the championship from the Avon last year by one game. With the slight changes on the teams this year, changes for the better of course, many of the games should go over 800 and some new records make all around such as high individual score, high average scores both for teams and individual. February 13, Williambridge vs Avons February 19, Alpha vs Williambridge February 27, Williambridge vs Alpha, March 2, Avons vs Williambridge, March 12, Alpha vs Avons, March 20, Williambridge vs Avons, March 23, Avons vs Alpha, April 2, Alpha vs Williambridge, April 6, Avons vs Williambridge: April 17, Williambridge vs Alpha: April 23, Alpha vs Avons: May 4 Avons vs Alpha URBAN LEAGUE ATHLETIC CAR NIVAL Plans for the Great Athletic Carnival, which the National Urban League is to hold for the benefit of its Bays' Camp at the 69th Regiment Armory, 26th street and Lexington avenue, on Tuesday evening, March 24, are practically completed. There will be a basketball game between the St. Christopher Club of St. Philip's P. E. Church and the Smart Set Club of Brooklyn. The indoor tennis match will be between the Flushing Tennis Club and the Turf Tennis Club of the St. Mark's Catholic Church. The track events will have entries from all of the athletic and I am also sure that the future is rich with promise for you. I might go further and say that I congratulate M. A. C. upon having a man of your ability in their team, a man who reflects crief upon himself and upon his fellow associates. With best wishes, I remain, as ever. LOENDI DEFEAT& HOWARD. AMONG THE BOWLERS clubs of the city and the relay race will have the additional entries of teams from Howard University and Lincoln University. General admission will be 50 cents and reserved seats 75 cents. Tickets are on sale at the Harlem office of the National Urban League, 127 West 135th street, Telephone, Morningside 8184; Brooklyn office of National Urban League, 185 Duffield street, Telephone, Main 1833; The New York Age Office, 247 West 46th street, Telephone, Bryant 3815. ADVICE TO GIRLS BY MOTHER. My Dear Girls This is the first of a series which I hope will be helpful to you. As this is the season for giving, I have selected the subject "What Shall We Give for the New Year." In this letter I shall try to map out a plan for you by which you can spend the happiest year of your life. To mother send a box containing three packages of thoughtfulness usiness and shortness. In the package of thoughtfulness we find this. With pate her wants, invite her confidence and he prompt to offer her any assistance that lies in your power regardless of your feelings in the matter. You can never realize the steps she took for you during your infancy, nor can you ever measure the patient devotion with which she here with your peculiarities and is still hearing. Be to her all you seem never defeive her. In this package put also a little stroll for fresh air or a change from the monotony of home duties which helps bring back her youth and the glow to her cheeks and makes her eyes sparkle with pleasure when she thinks of such a present from a thoughtful daughter who is seeking to add years to her mother's life. The package of usefulness contains helping around, cooking, cleaning, and in fact, doing anything that will save mother. Remember she has done all for you and all you do for her can never repay her for all her goodness. It seems a pity that most girls so often must grow to be mothers themselves before they can realize how much their mothers cared and so often it is then too late even to begin to pay mother back. In every moment and act of life mothers do keenly care for their daughters. The small package of cheerfulness contains so much. If you always can't be happy and cheerful about the home seem to be so for the sake of those about you and the chances are you'll soon be cheerful anyway. Try to keep a sunny face for mother. Sometimes no one but God and you know the struggle you undergo to send forth" sunbeams, but they help in the home when all else fails. Seal carefully your box with a firm determination to live up to as near as possible all you put in it and wrap with gold paper careful to see that the brightest side is out. In my next letter I will send gifts to father, grandma and grandma Crescent Theatre 36-38 West 35th St. Vaughanville and Moving Pictures. All changed twice a week. Performances continues, 2 p.m to 11:30 p.m. PRICES: Evenings 16 Cts. Monthly 5 Cts. Jan 21 11 For the Latest Theatrical News READ THE AGE LAFAYETTE THEATRE 7th Ave. 132nd & 133rd St Under exclusive management of JESSE A. SHIPP and SAM CORKER. Jr. High Class Vaudeville and 1st run Photo Plays PRICES: Matineau - 5 - 10 15 cents. 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Gandy, Secretary Nage Organization Society of Virginia In the northeastern part of Mississippi is located Oktibbeha County, one of the black counties of the state. According to the Census of 1910 there were 19,636 people in the country. Of this number 12,075 of 60 per cent. were Negroes against 7,800 or 36 per cent. whites. A few white people live in the rural districts. They make up the majority of the population of the villages and large towns. Political offices, the pro- cessions, mercantile enterprises, and the like, furnish the most profitable kinds of employment for the majority of them. A few manage and control large farms. The vast majority of the Negroes are farmers. For a great many years they used old and crude methods. This was due to a low degree of intelligence; and like all illiterate people they did not possess the necessary insight for initiative along new and progressive lines. Intuition rather than thought was at the basis of their farm methods, and the model was a heritage of ante-bellum days. Old-Time Farming from the soil effects of shallow plowing there was left at the bottom of the middle of the seed bed a hard, unseen step of soil. This worked evil to the growing plant at the time when needed house, palverized ground in which to perfect its tranage. This was especially true in the case of drought. These evils coupled with that of plaiting the same crop on the same ground year after year, made the cultivar unproductive. In less it is sufficient that it took as many as tour the areas of land in some places to make a hail of cotton. Farming To-Day. twenty-one years later in 1912 many and conspicuous were the changes which had taken place. A new generation had grown up. This new generation was better dressed, somewhat better housed, better fed, and possessed a higher degree of intelligence, as evidenced by facial expression and deportment, than that of twenty-one years ago. The change was even more marked, however, in their farm conditions. Many of the old hillsides which had formerly grown a stalk of cotton with only three or four bolls were covered with a rank growth of cotton. Large ears of corn were hanging from strong healthy cornstalks. Here and there a large acreage was green with a rich growth of hay-grass. Colts and calves sported in spacious pastures and hogs lay grunting in their wallow in the cool shade of swampy pastures. Good gardens and diversified crops were also noticeable. The Minnesota Agricultural College at Starkville was the cause of this upward trend. The college employs a number of Negroes to work on the college farm. Working as they must under the direction of a trained agriculturist, these men learn, through doing, many vital principles of effective farming. They eventually start up farms of their own and thus carry with them the experience gained under trained oversight. Their success in the community where they live become an object lesson to the neighbors around. Again, the college experiments in taxing the productive capacity under certain conditions of an acre of cotton or corn in full view of the pedestrians to and from town. This experiment is watched with the keenest interest by those who are aware of what is being done, and this has proven to be a very effective kind of fob lesson. The college further sends out men to hold farmers' institutes for Negroes in various parts of the county. Such questions as deep plowing, crop rotation, green mauring, diversity of crops, stockraising with reference to the breeding and care of stock have been presented a different times. These institutes furnish experiences to the illiterate Negroes for the intelligent observation of work done on the college farm. These influences have the effect of teaching the Negro farmers, first of all, how to prepare the seed bed. One farmer said that he never uses any commercial fertilizer, for with the proper plowing he is able to get satisfactory results. Making Farming Pay. All progressive Negroes have learned from this college the value and the method of raising their own work animals, cows, and hogs. One Negro farmer makes a specialty of raising fast horses, blooded cattle and a fine breed of hogs. He ships Poland-China pigs to all parts of the South at a handsome price. His horses bring higher prices than most others in the county. He also raises and sells in small quantities and by the carload alfalfa and Johnson hay grass and fine varieties of seed corn. Another farmer has two hundred acres of land fenced off into pastures devoted to the raising of beef cattle. On the other hand, there are many Negroes still clinging to the past and assuming an indifferent attitude towards progress. A college for white boys has inspired and positively helped this county. A spirit of sympathy and good will has shown itself in conduct. Who can foretell the good that would result from similar efforts by the majority of the Southern colleges for white boys? Let us hope that this will come about through the recent beginning of the so-called study of the Negro by two of our greatest Southern universities and through the zealous efforts of men like Dr. Weatherford to awaken the consciousness of the Southern white students to the needs of the Negro. This would hasten the moral, social, economic and social reorganization of the masses in Northeast to the advantage of both As for instance—CLASS; ATTENTION and COURTESY WATCH THEM PROMENADE RIDE THEM ON PARADE At MANHATTAN CASINO Thursday Eve'g, February 26, 1914 Music by New Amsterdam Orchestra, Wm. Riker, Leader Tickets now on sale at 115 West 131st Street Subscriptions to Y. M. C. A. Fund Bun On and after February 14, all subscriptions to the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. Building Fund Campaign are due, payable other at the general office of the committee at 215 West 23d street or to J. M. R. Blimendorf, at the Y. W. C. A., 123 West 13d street, where the committee is charge of the colored quarterly fund and the fund quarterly with r. Blimendorf in charge. If the subscriber desires to pay the whole amount of the subscription at ```markdown ``` J. W. E. ELMENDORF once instead of deferring payment until the fixed dates, this will be entirely satisfactory to the committee. Make all payments to the general office or through those properly authorized to J. H. E. Elmendorf. A card or telephone message to 1822 Morningside bring a collector to those unable to call personally at the above addresses. Mrs. Annie E. Brooks Dead Mr. Annie B. Brooks, mother of Mrs. M. K. Shepard and Russell Brooks departed this life Friday morning, Feb. 6, at her late residence, 248 West 33rd str et. Funeral was held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Tuesday, February 16, at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. W. P. Hayes, pastor, officiated. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Gone but not forgotten. Dearest mother than hast left us. We thy loss most deeply feel. But, the God who hast bereft us. He will all our sorrows heal. Daughter, M. K. SHEPARD. Mrs. Steward Entertains Social Club Mrs. A. Stewart entertained the members of the Arlaton Social Club between 1750 and 1780 on Monday evening of this week. The gathering was a splendid treat to the members who enjoyed the fine hospitality of the host. TRIES TO DEFEND HIS "JIM CROW" POLICY twenty-five per cent of the total with prospects of increase, we soon perceived that the effect would be to crowd out the whites. This was our reason for requesting the colored friends to take the gallery. At the same time we promised some of them that, if the Lord opened the way financially, we would do our best to give the town of our quarter of the city where the colored people mostly reside—especially for their benefit, and that, if the whites came there in any particular number, we would see that they be given a place in the gallery, in the interest of the majority. We believe that our colored friends, upon reflection and viewing the matter along the lines of the Golden Rule, will see that we took the only reasonable and proper course under the circumstances. The admission is entirely free—the reserved seat tickets being free, and this for the very purpose of permitting us to apportion our guests to such seats as we think would be to their comfort and the Lord's glory. As near as we know how we are following the course we believe the Lord would follow under present circumstances even though present conditions are not all that we would prefer them to be. Our Lord gave us a parable of guests invited to a feast and indicated it: it the right of every host to locate his guests as he deemed best—Luke 14 7-11. Very respectfully yours. C. T. RUSSELL, President, International Bible Students Asn Brooklyn, Feb. 9. Quite a number of colored newspapers publish Pastor Russell's sermons and for several years the International Bible Students Association has made an extended effort to interest Negroes in its work. The Negroes of Freeport, Tex., and vicinity have suffered great damage by the Brasos Flood and hundreds are homeless. They have sent the following appeal for aid to THE ACE: We, the colored people in this [Name] GEO. E. BATES Grand Secretary I. B. P. O. E. part of the country are victims of a great calamity. You may have heard of the Brazos Flood, but the after effects have been as bad as the flood itself. We have lost everything. When the water was in our houses we were helped to higher land and given food. Now we have returned home only to find that our horses, cattle, hogs and poultry are gone and that we have no work. Some of our houses have been washed away and others have drifted and are badly damaged. We ask the good people to help us as we have been told that no official aid would be given us. We would be thankful for any thing that we could have. Some of the people whose houses are washed away were without a change of clothes. There are thirty families here in institute condition. Please help us and ask help for us. All food, money or clothing will be cheerfully received. Sylvia S. Flanagan, whose address is Freeport, Brazoria County, Tex., is chairman of the committee seeking aid Bristol Business League Meeting. The Negro Business League of Bristol, Va., of which Robert L. Clay is president, and which has a potent influence among the race in Bristol covering a period of fifteen years, held a meeting Wednesday night, December 31 to celebrate its fourteenth anniversary with a big mass-meeting in the Lee Street Baptist Church. The principal speaker representing the colored race was E. A. Long, principal of the Christiansburg Industrial School, and an earnest advocate of Booker T. Washington's methods of improving, the conditions of the colony, by installing the principle of industrial education. He graduated from Tukegee Institute in 1885. His school is one of the most successful in Virginia. Prof. Long is president of the Negro Teachers' Association of Virginia. F. B. Fitzpatrick, superintendent of the public schools of Bristol, Va., delivered an address. A special feature of the program was the music. As a result of the work of the business league, the Negro population has been stimulated and encouraged in the building up of an industrial and commercial system, while practical education for the rising generation has been one of the foremost ideas of the organization. The program was as follows: Music, Lee Street Baptist choir, prayer, Rev. W. L. Sanders; music, Lee Street Baptist choir; solor, R. M. Pace; address, F. B. Fitzpatrick; solo, Mrs. R. E. Clay; address, E. A. Lone; duet, Mrs. Banks and Mrs. Johnson, collection, closing prayer, Dr. E. P Mayo. Time-Democrat to Help Negro Children Every Christmas. Special Edition New ricans, La., Feb. 12 With an auspicious beginning, organization on a sound basis and a substantial surplus from this year's subscriptions to be used as a nucleus next year, the Times-Democrat Christmas Gift Fund for needy Negro children is to be perpetuated and developed to a still greater scope. The manner in which the fund was initiated, and the efficiency with which the distribution was conducted, have enlisted the approval of white and negro citizens alike. That was the first Christmas in New Orleans at which the Negro children, as a class, shared in the Yuletale giving. Nearly $1,200 was subscribed to the fund, and to this was added a handsome donation of toys by the Times-Democrat Doll and Twy Fund Committee. Nine thousand little ones, from babies in arms to boys and girls ten years of age, participated in the bounty. J. Madison Vance, chairman of the Christmas Gift Fund Committee. Saturday made the fall meeting. Christmas Gift Fund Committee. Saturday made the following statement: "We have just finished distributing loads of surplus toys among the institution deponents. Negro children in the city one load to the Sisters of the Holy Family Asylum in Orleans street, in care of Sister Anastasia. Another load went to Frances Joseph Gaudet for distribution among the children in the training school of which she is head. Each charity organization that applied for a share of the surplus toys was cared for. The Negroes of the city are especially well pleased by the fact that the children were not limited to one toy, but each of the 9,000 or more children went to the institution obtainable, including imported varieties as well as those of domestic make. Some of the toys were of the finest mechanism. "It is the general opinion among the Negro population, without a single discordant note, that this is the greatest and most munificent movement in behalf of Catholic charity ever launched in this city. No distinctions were shown, no favorites played. "I desire to give thanks for the splendid liberality of our white fellow-citizens toward the fund-lawyers, doctors, bankers, big mercantile houses and the greatbrew interests, and to our own organizations—bevolent societies, fraternal associations, labor organisations (all but one), professional men and business houses." NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS One of the most successful real estate dealers in Indianapolis is J. Walters Hodge. Mr. Hodge's office is right down to date, and the volume of business annually transacted by him runs up into the hundred thousands. A local Negro Business League was recently organized at Paducah, Ky. with seventy-five members. Every business man in the city became a member. A. W. Watkins, the undertaker there, was unanimously elected president. Smith and Moore, Negro contractors at Hopkinsville, Ky., have the contract for building the stone wall around the birthplace farm of Jefferson Davis in Christian County, Ky. The stone for the wall will be quarried from the quarries of these Negro contractors. The largest and most successful building contractor in Hopkinsville, Ky. is a colored man named Brooks. He has given the contract for building the new buildings of the Kentucky State Normal School, and has practically all the big building contracts in that city. He is now erecting a new theatre there. The Negroes of Evansville, Ind., are desirous of having a drug store established there. They guarantee it will pay well. Evansville has a total population of 70,000, of which 10,000 are Negroes. It has no Negro pharmacy, and one would do well there. The people would assist in furnishing some of the financial backing necessary to establish a first-class pharmacy. A colored man in Paducah, Ky., by the name of Lee has just equipped a fine, large shoe shining parlor in that city. It is thoroughly up to data, elegant in its appointments and unequaled for equipment and service by any place south of New York. The Tacoma Grocery and Mant Company, compound of Negroes, operates a very large and successful business at 612 West street and 611 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis. They maintain an auto delivery service. G. P. Williams, a colored man of Calro, III, has been the successful bidder for hauling the U. S. mail so and from the railroad station. Although being under-bidded by white men, the contract was given to him because of the superior service he gave and the high-grade equipment he maintained. The $20,000 Colored Pythian Temple at Evansville, Ind. will be ready for occupancy in December. The first, or ground, floor will have a motion picture theatre and store rooms, the second floor will have office rooms and an auditorium, while the third floor will be fitted up with lodge rooms. Home 6 rooms, but water and gas Near Jackson Avenue, CORONA, L. 1 B. L. CLAVTON 780 Park Avenue, N.Y. Telephone 852 1005 Feb 12-28 Respectable families only. Apartments of two and three rooms $8 and $10 Newly painted. Apply to anitor on premises or Pocher and Co., 126 West 34th st. Jan 22-41 530 West 45th St. 3 Rooms to let, all light; house newly decorated Rents p11-12 50 Inquire Jan tor or BENJ. LEVY. feb 12 41 37 Liberty Street 422 W. 40th St. FLOOR THROUGH Apartments of 4 large, light rooms with improvements. Rent $16 Apply Janitor on premises or JOSEPH LEVY & SON nov. 13 41 189 - 8th Avenue 219-229 West 40th St. NEAR BROADWAY 5 and 6 rooms and bath with improvements, for respectful colored people. Knits reduced Apply JANITOR or JAMES BAILEY. 3 W. 42nd St. july 31 41 174 EAST 77th ST. Cheapest Cleanest Best 3 Rooms. For quiet people 174 EAST 77th ST. 430 WEST 52nd ST. 4 and 5 light rooms, hot water supply at reduced rentals. Apply Jaxitor on premises or JONES & SON, Agents mar. 20-17 363 West 43rd Street 440 West 45th Street Plant downstairs apartments at reasonable rent, with all the convenience for a comfortable home. Four newly decorated rooms, private bathrooms, large kitchen and large laundry room on hale and a alco, with damb waister services. Also Fine Dry Restoration of POUR Rooms 510. 340 WEST 510 STREET 4 Rooms and bath. All Bedroom Doors open in private hall. J.ANITOR or J. D. KAUST & CO., 171 Broad wav. angst 71 422 W.45th St. Resp stable families only. Apartments of 3 and 4 rooms. Newly decorated good light rooms. Improvements. Quiet reserved section. Rent $150 and $17-Janitor on premises or Porcher and Co. Jan 22-41 126 West-34th St. 347 West 36 St. Floor; six large rooms. Rents only $23 and $24.00. W. P. JONES & SON 303 West 43rd Street 59th St. 320-324 West Large floors. 5 and 6 rooms, improvements for respectable colored families only, half block from elevated and all surface lines. $18- $20. HUBERTH & HUBERTH 253 West 58th Street 203-5 West 98th St 4 & 5 large, light rooms, bath, hot water supply. $80 to $86. June 15, 21 To Let, City 59th St. 328, 322 & 324 W. Basement stores and parlor floors to let, good for almost any business. Rents 625 to 635. HUBERTH & HUBERTH 213 Wet 58th Street 30 - 32 West 135th St. 6 extra large, light rooms, with bath, all conveniences, decorated to suit tenants; very private and quiet. June 15-20 APARTMENTS TO LET 61, 66, 67 & 69 WEST 131ST ST.—7 rooms, steam heat. $45 and $46. 552 LENOX AVE.—Elevator apartments, 6 rooms. $43. 2244 FIFTH AVE.—5 extra large rooms, hot water $17 and $20. 2227-29 FIFTH AVE.—4 private steam-hosted rooms. $20 and $21. 13 E. 131ST ST.—6 large rooms and bath, hot water. $29. 3 EAST 134TH ST.—5 large rooms and bath; quiet house; $36 and $17 per month. 144 WEST 124TH ST.—3 and 4 beautiful rooms; hot water; $6 to $7. 1 EAST 134TH ST.—5 private rooms and halls; hot water; corner house; $8. 18 EAST 132D ST.—5 large, nice rooms; hot water and bath; only $28 per month. 672 THIRD AVE.—3 and 4 rooms, near Grand Central Station; $13 to $14. 148 WEST 134TH ST.—5 large, nice rooms and bath; $28 and $29. 2117 MADISON AVE. 4-room apartment, bath; $28 per month. JNO. M. ROYALL JUST 71 WEST 133D ST.—5 rooms and 10 WEST 133D ST.—5 rooms and 66 WEST 138TH ST.—3 and 4 ro 73 W. 133D ST. 6 rooms and bath 2214 FIFTH AVE.—5 rooms and b 14 W. 133D ST. 5 rooms and bath 37 WEST 132D ST.—5 rooms and 18 WEST 134TH ST. 6 rooms and 206 WEST 133rd ST. 8 rooms and 214 WEST 133D ST. 6 rooms and 549 LENOX AVE.—4 rooms and C. E. HU JUST OPEN - 5 rooms and bath, hot water. - 5 rooms and bath. ST. - 3 and 4 rooms and bath. rooms and bath; hot water. - 5 rooms and bath, hot water. rooms and bath; steam heat. - 5 rooms and bath, hot water. T. 6 rooms and bath, all improvements. T. 8 rooms and bath, all improvements. T. 6 rooms and bath, all improvements. - 4 rooms and bath. C. E. HUTCHINSON JUST OPENED 71 WEST 133D ST.—5 rooms and bath, hot water. 10 WEST 133D ST.—5 rooms and bath. 66 WEST 138TH ST.—3 and 4 rooms and bath. 73 W. 133D ST. 6 rooms and bath; hot water. 2214 FIFTH AVE.—5 rooms and bath, hot water. 14 W. 133D ST. 5 rooms and bath; steam heat 37 WEST 132D ST.—5 rooms and bath, hot water. 18 WEST 134TH ST. 6 rooms and bath, all improvements. 206 WEST 133rd ST. 8 rooms and bath, all improvements; 214 WEST 133D ST. 6 rooms and bath, all improvements. 549 LENOX AVE.—4 rooms and bath. 5 West 134th Street APARTMENTS 2170 FIFTH AVE.—5 rooms and bed 57-59 West 90th St. 6 rooms; rent. 121 West 134th St. 5 rooms and bed 11½ to 21 West 137th St. 4 and 5 rent. $19 to $24. 6 East 133d St. 4 rooms and bath; 26 and 28 West 132d St. 7 rooms. 167 WEST 133d ST.—6 rooms and bed 167 to 145 WEST 135th ST.—4 rooms. 2188 FIFTH AVE.—5 Rooms and Bed Apply to JANE NAIL Phone 7682 Morning Philip A. Pay Real Estate 429-431 LENOX AVE.—4.5 rooms; 311 WEST 119th ST.—4 rooms; all 444-446 WEST 163RD ST.—4.5 rooms 239 WEST 143RD ST.—4.5 rooms; all 26-28 WEST 134th ST.—6 rooms; 67 WEST 134th ST.—4 rooms; all 181 WEST 134th ST.—5 rooms; bed 414 EAST 124th ST.—3 rooms. Ro 61 EAST 133rd ST.—3 rooms; hot PRIVATE FOR SALE APARTMENTS TO LET 2170 FIFTH AVE.—5 rooms and bath, hot water. Rent, $28 and $29. 57-59 West 90th St., 6 rooms; rent, $25 to $27. 121 West 134th St., 5 rooms and bath; rent, $18 to $20. 115th to 21 West 137th St., 4 and 5 rooms and bath, steam heat and hot water; rent, $19 to $26. 6 East 133d St., 4 rooms and bath; rent, $17 to $28. 26 and 28 West 132d St., 7 rooms and bath; rent, $35. 167 WEST 134D ST.—6 rooms and bath hot water. Rent $20. 167 to 145 WEST 135TH ST.—4 and, 5 rooms and bath; steam heat; rooms $20 to $28 2188 FIFTH AVE.—5 Rooms and Bath; hot water open plumbing. Rent, $28. Apply to JANITOR on premises or NAIL & PARKER Phone 7682 Morning 145 West 135th Street Philip A. Payton, Jr. Company Real Estate and Insurance NOTICE REDUCE 329 and 331 West 39t 3 large rooms with improvements. Apply to JANITOR or oct 24 JOSKPH L ESTATES MANAGED 12 WEST 133rd ST., 5 rooms 24 WEST 133rd ST., 5 rooms DUCED RE West 39th St. Poor large re improvements. $9.50 to $1150. Well FOR or JOSEPH LEVY & SON. 389 AGED REIT 1 ST. 5 rooms and bath, with improv 1 ST. 5 rooms and bath, with improv REDUCED RENTS 329 and 331 West 39th St. Four large rooms with improvements. $14.50 to $16.50. 3 large rooms with improvements. $9.50 to $1150. Well kept houses. Apply to JANITOR or JOSEPH LEVY & SON, 389 Eighth Avenue ESTATES MANAGED RENTS COLLECTED 12 WEST 139th ST, 5 rooms and bath, with improvements. Rent $90. 24 WEST 139th ST, 5 rooms and bath, stainless. Rent $90. JUST OPENED—3 EAST 139th ST, 5 rooms and bath. Rent $90 to $95. 5 E. 139th ST, 5 rooms, bath and heat water. S. W. COR. 139th ST, and 5TH AVE. 12 rooms and bath, stainless. LADSON & LANGSTON 31-33 W. 139th Street Phone: 3056 Harlow REAL REAL ESTATE AND OVERSEAS MARKETS CHEAPEST Open for inspection, the finest new fireproof apartments, handyman decorated throughout; elegant entrances; 2, 3, 4 horses, light, airy rooms; all improvements; rugs, but water supply, third baths and open plumbing. Route 19 to 204. See OWNER or JAMITOR, 20-16 Bost LPth Street, near Third Avenue. THE LANGHAM High Class Apartments of 5-6 and 7 Rooms and Bath house now under new Ownership and Management. All rooms large and light; decorated to suit. Halls renovated and redecorated. Electric lights. Only quiet and Respectable families received. Call and see the apartments and get prizes. SUPERINTENDENT ON PREMISES or MANHEIM BROS. 204 West 34th St. N. Y. C D LET and $29. and best winters from best; to $20 to $28 baking Rants, $20. 35th Street Company $24-$28. $18-$25. $19-$22. $24. $18-$20. 13. C West 134th St. T B m with impressio d $16.50. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Abbeyton. Not yet known, what is to be determined to stand, the use of the church in the town. The thanksgiving services of the Laurel Commonwealth, Union will be held at St. Mark's Church on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Madocor, 63 West Lind street, wish to thank their many friends for kindness shown during their road benovement. The New York Age may be found at Mrs. Albert, 17 West 93th street, weekly. Mrs. J. S. Jackson, temporary chairman of the Colored Women's Y. W. C. A. of Birmingham, Ala., is visiting Mrs. Alexander Walter, 208 West 134th street. R. W. Whitehead, manufacturer of the Rex Combination razor, was a call to the office of Mrs. Whitehead travelled extensively, having just returned from South America. Also and tea of Werner and Grandon, 119 West 135th street. We hope to obey—visit their store and get a sample. J. B. Matthews, Jr., of Philadelphia, spent the week end in New York City and was entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon by his fiancee, Miss Gothlyn Holmes, est 51st street. Mr. Holmes, May, at Mr. H. Bailley celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage by giving a dinner at their residence, 116 West 15th street, to the family of sixteen members. Miss E. Tucker, who has charge of the cottages at Howard Asylum, Kings Borough, will be visiting the dance of the Rev. Mrs. A. C. Powell. She expects to resume her duties in a few days. The Hotel Bellman's Beneficial Association will entertain Sunday evening, February 15, at their club rooms, 343 West 35th street, at of clock, in honor of Johnson, the recorder of Bode Washington, D. C. The funeral service over the remains of Miss Marie Christian, who died last Saturday, was held on Tuesday at 1 o'clock from St. Mark's M.E. Church. She was born in this city 28 years ago. Mrs. Harar Wilkina, 119 East 100th street, have a farewell party to her relatives and friends on Friday evening. Everybody enjoyed themselves and expressed regrets at Mrs. Wilkina having them. She sailed on Saturday, February 7, on S. S. Guiana for St. Kitts for an indefinite stay with her. Mrs. Cora Van Schock wishes to open Art Class in water color, oil and china painting, giving instruction Wednesday and Thursday afterclasses or evening. Call or write to 80th street, care of Mrs. Cora van Schock, 29-21. Miss meeting of the girl's department of the Y. W. C. A. will be held at Bunth Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church 80 West 135th street, the Rev. A. A. McKenna, February 17 and 8 Clocke, Major R. R. Moton of Hampton Institute, Va., principal speaker. Others on program will be Miss Ida Randolph, Mrs. Emma Ranen, Fred R. Moore, Mrs. Hallie Craig-well, Mrs. Dainy Tapley has charge of music, Mrs. Hellen Curtis will preside. Sense free. Late Chio Studio accommodates students and other guests permanently, by the day, week or month. Reference. A. C. E. Mimot, manager, 15 West 136th street—adv. Nov. 10 t. The annual post-lenten entitlement will be Wendy Wainwright winning, April 28 at Manhattan Casino, the proceeds for the benefit of the St. Philips Parish Home for the Aged and Infirm. This home, which was formerly loomed at 100th street and Boston road, is now at 111 West 138th street, in the 136th street to the Parish Home and the post-lenten entitlement is given especially for the same each year. R. Andrew, dealer in ice, coal and wood. For the next two weeks to each purchaser of one 40g. bag of wood will give a bundle of wood. Write 400, 40th street, care of O. Thomas. Jan23—4 A birthright party was tendered John H. Hansel by Miles Alice M. Smith at 327 West 53rd street, Friday evening. February 6. Dancing was inhaled in my everybody. Games were played, refreshments served, dancing. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Sytva, Miss Cora L. Turner, Lulu Baltimore, Agnes Hassel, Adela Crawford, Edith Smith, Lillian Woods, Rebecca Seabron, Rudhith Wake of Brewlyn Gon, Gen. J. B. K. Sullivan, R. M. Sullivan, Synergy De Paus, Chancell G. Groch and Master Ashley Dempte. The Union Marine Home, 42 West 123rd Street, Miss Grace P. Campbell, superintendent, has made public its import for January. The work above a steady increase while the number of cases and additional expenses. Ten new cases were spotted during the month with four infants, a total of fourteen persons cared for. Nine cases remained in the home since December, one was twenty-four in the hospital, three were disposed of, leaving eight in the home February 1. Money is needed for this work and it is incorrectly requested that contributions made by all friends be charitably benefited to the treasurer, Dr. J. M. Hillery, 42 West 123rd Street. The New Empire Restaurant, Charles Henry, proprietor, formerly located on West 135th street, has moved to 228 Seventh avenue. It was formally opened to the public on Tuesday evening, February 3, with a cabaret and reception. The center of the floor was cleared for dancing and a select crowd of people enjoyed Mr. Henry's hospitality. In its unique form of entertainment was so much enjoyed that Mr. Henry will make it a permanent feature having a cabaret entertainment and reception every Tuesday night. Mohattan Y. M. C. A. Notes. A large number of men and women gathered at the rooms of the Manhattan Branch of the Y. M. C. A. West and great lost Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock to take part in the Lincoln Day services at the branch. The music was under the direction of Prof. A. G. Dill. The address was delivered by the Rev. D. H. Browning, pastor of the Third Church. The service was on Monday evening a large number of women, representing different churches, met in the lecture room and organized the women's auxiliary of the branch for the work of the presiding officer. The women were elected for one year were as follows: Mrs. Mary-Wynn Allon, president; Mrs. K. Moseby, vice-president; Mrs. Morton, secretary; Mrs. Marie Maris, assistant secretary; Mrs. Mac, treasurer; Mrs. Julina, chaplain. The officiating clerk was evening, when a reception will be given in their honor. Emanuel Church Pastor Bolden's sermons on Immunismism are drawing large crowds at each service. There seems to be man-lested much interest in his talks. An extract from last Sunday's discourse is: "That the revelation of this doctrine is seen in the person of Jesus the Christ, whose holy and unique relationship with God the luther goes hin a nive human itinerary that is not seen in any other being upon earths that is expressed the doctrine of bishops." Wm. Townsend presented an excellent problem at the Literary Society before a large crowd. The program was followed by a reception at H. Jones; diet, Miss Sadie Elliott and Mrs. S. M. C Jackson; paper, James Hinton; sob, Wm. F. P. Johnson; address, Mrs. Taylor; recitation, Miss Elizabeth Taylor; solo, Mrs. L. Tuckett; The Reys, Hosanna and Hinton had charge of the praise service. At the stockclock service Pastor Bolden spoke on Immunismel. Music was rendered by a trio, Mrs. E. Gilbert, Mrs. M. S. Gilbert, Mrs. E. Gilbert. The Girl's Carnation Club gave a successful peanut hunt and social at the home of Miss Dorey Small, 178 West 15th street. Thursday afternoon, bont forset the Biblical tableau and drama at Crescent Hall on Friday evening, February 20. Admission, 25 cents. Mother A. M. E. Zion Church At Mother Zion's morning service Dr. Brown preached from Isaiah 35.8-9. The choir rendered excellent music at each service. Solos were sung by Miss Mabel Daggs and Clayborne Johnson. The Sunday School and men's Bible class were well attended. Hanners were won in the primary department for attendance and collection by class No. 3, Mrs. Brown-Gordy, teacher; junior department for attendance and collection, class No. 6, boys, Mrs. J. W. Brown and Mrs. N. Johnson, teacher; junior department, young women's Bible class, Dr. Brown teaching. The lesson was reviewed by Mr. Richardson. Holy Communion was administered to a large number of persons. The sermon was preached by the presiding elder, the Rev. L. G. Maason. Visiting sermons, Adam Jackson, Allen and Simmons. In the evening the service was in the interest of the Howard Orphan Asylum, Dr. Gordon in charge. Music was furnished by the asylum quartet. Meeting and rally for the chief domestic Livingston College will be held at the Mother Zion Church, Thursday, February 12. The annual bazaar of the Willing Worker's Circle No. 1 of Kings Daughters Circle will be held at the Mother's Square on Tuesday to Friday, February 17 to 29. The seventieth anniversary of the Hamilton Lodge No. 710, Past Grand Master Council No. 1, will be celebrated at the Mother Zion Church, 127 West 12th Street, Baltimore, Maryland will be preached by Bishop Alex. Walters and Dr. Jan. W. Brown. The reopening of the J. C. Price Literary will be Friday night. Special program will be held with refreshments. Counsellor Smith and friend A "new-covenant" social and reception will be given by the Young Women's Guild on Wednesday evening, February 18, at 2150 Fifth avenue. The guest will be served. Miss B. Fenderson, presiden Dr. Brown is attending the Girls' Dormitory Rally in Philadelphia. Salem M. E. Church. Last Sunday the Rev. W. H. Brooks of St. Marks Church preached to a large and responsive audience: subject "Jesus. Power to Save." In the evening the Rev. P. C. James preached the annual sermon on the main auditorium and the Rev. S. E. Grannum preached to an overflow congregation in the lecture room. The Sunday School and Men's Bible Class were largely attended. Lawyer F. J. Martin delivered an excellent address at the lyceum on Chan, Sumner, Lawyer H. A. Johnson presided. Solan A. F. Johnson and an antham by the choral society. Next Thursday will be Lincoln night. Councillor C. W. MacDouall will deliver the address. Lawyer W. H. Smith presiding. Next Sunday at 10 a.m. the Rev. A. C. Powell will deliver an address on Fred Douglas. First Lyon of Baltimore will preach at Salem morning and evening next Sunday. St. Mark's M. K. Clemente. On Sunday morning the Rev. S. Grammum preached. After reading a part of the chapter of Colombais for the lesson he selected the third verse of the hymn, and sermon to the yeaht converts Miss Minnie Brown sang "Just for a Day." The Rev. Wm. H. Brooks administers a morning light of which service the choir renders "Whomover Drinketh of This Water." St. James' Presbyterian Church. The pastor occupied the pulpit at 11 The attendance at the services in Harlem at the Y. W. C. A. building at 1 p. m. filled the assembly room. Miss Leah Kate Walker and Mrs. Mary Brown sang a beautiful duet. The students were delighted. Some of the young ladies have decided to do missionary work and to present the Rev. Mr. Lawson with collection plates and envelopes for the offerings on the fourth Sunday, February 22. The Rev. Mr. De Fontaine, who was born in Palestine, gave an interesting exposition of the 23d Psalm at the evening service. Mount Olivet Baptist Church The pastor, the Rev. William P. Hayes, occupied the pulpit at the morning services, and practiced an instruction from the subject, 'From the Mountain of Vision to the Valley of Service.' The Rev. G. W. Hatcher of Pemphis, N.J., who has been serving the pastor since 1915, was the first minister to attend the service. When the institution was established in 1915, church services were held at the Christian Community service, and at the church service to bring all the believers together. The minister of Mrs. Mary Gladstone, 50 West 10th street, was assigned to the pastor at 10th street. The offering for the day amounted to $124.14. St. David's. On last Sunday at St. Browns there were large gatherings of members and friends at both morning and evening services. At the morning service the special preacher was the Rev. Canon Cornell of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, who took as his subject "Homestay," the evening service the annual thanksgiving service for the Daughters of St. Christopher occurred the roctor the Rev. E. G. Cifton, being the preacher. On Thursday evening, March 12, the roctor of the diocese will visit the parish to make a class now in preparation. As the London season draws near we would urge the members and friends of the parish to make a season of the parish to make a special service. There will be special evening and special music at both Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services. Abysinian Baptist Church The revival which began New Year's night class last Friday evening with five new arrivals and five new members was delivered by the Rev. King of Messiah Baptist Church of Yonkers, N. Y. At the close of the sermon the Rev. Mr. Powell baptized five new members. Two have been added to the church this year. At 11 a. m. Sunday morning the Rev. Dupont La. Fontaine, who was born in the Holy Land, landed a discourse on Tuesday evening he gave his version of the parable of the ten virgins. The Rev. A. C. Powell preached at the evening service on the "Seven Revelations. Six united with the church and the church are to lead Christian lives. The collection for the week was $179.44. Next Sunday the pastor will occupy the pulpit and in the evening will deliver a sermon to the Ladies' Protective Union. The Union Baptist Church Closes Revival. For the past ten nights the Rev. G. H. Sima, pastor, preached on special subjects which kept our church thronged with a crowd of anxious souls to hear the gospel, the result of which was 131 converts and 100 backsliders affiliated with 221. Only part of this number were ready for baptism. Forty-three were immersed. At the 11 o'clock service the pastor preached on "God's Witnesses." At 2 p. m. the Sunday School under Superintendent Johnson was unusually large. The children's offering amounted to 3 p. m. a crowd gathered for the communion service. Ninety-four persons received the right hand of fellowship, a total of 116 new members this week. The B. Y. P. U. was very largely attended, with President Lloyd in charge, the evening service another great crowd in sage. Our pastor preached from the subject "God's Followers." Offering for the day amounted to $363.16. William H. Brown, 800 Sutter avenue, is still confined to his home by flinchm. Mrs. I. Hutchins, 444 Ashbourne street, was quite ill during the past week, but was much improved on last Sunday. Albert Oliver gave a phochicle party at 2050 Bergen street Saturday evening. Good music and an appetizing replay made the evening's enjoyment superb. Among those present at the delightful time had at the reception given by the Alpha Social Club last week were Mrs. E. Waturn, Mrs. A. Stewart, Mesdames Vine and E. Abbott. William Jackson, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Ella Jones, of Brooklyn, N. Y., were quietly married February 6, and are spending their honeymoon in Philadelphia. They will reside at 785 Gates avenue, Brooklyn. The Gate Hair Parlour, 235 Duffield street, Brooklyn, will send upon request one of their beautiful illustrated catalogues, showing images of their date night goods. Do not wait, but send at once. It costs you nothing; we send them free. One of the leading social events of the past week was a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Newton in honor of their niece, Miss Fredy Newton. Besides the guest of honor the dinners were the Misses Arlene Mayo, W. D. Moon, Eden Bunfam, D. May Scott, Ia. D. Harewood, M. Green, M. Robinson and Mia. R. R. Talbert. Gene. H. Mann has removed his undertaking establishment from 61 Place place, where he has been located for the past 27 years, to 61 Norwich street. Please CISW M. Bastford. The building is bounded the public as was the policy at the old establishment. Prompt service always. Feb 13— Counselor Gutterist Stewart of Manhattan will speak on "Frederick Douglass" at the theatre 1 monthly dinner of the Citizens' Club of Brooklyn at Rainb's on Saturday evening, February 14. Guests coming from Manhattan and other points can reach the hatch at all hall entrances. Nevine street station, which is a half block away. Alpha Lodge, Mo. 1881, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, observed its forty-fifth anniversary at the Concord Baptist Church last Sunday evening in the presence of a large audience. Dr. W. M. Moes delivered the sermon to the lodge from I. Timothy, 4:15. Past Grand Master C. H. Vann was master of the program rendered by the lodge, and one of the took part were: Deputy Grand Master W. D. Brown, Grand Treasurer J. T. Johnson, ex-Deputy Grand Master Edward Henry and Charles aWaters. On Friday evening Frederick Bunce, 120 Congress avenue, Flushing, gave a party in honor of his wife. The evening was spent in dancing and singing. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bunce, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Derrick, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wooden, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Misses Ethel Jones, Sounders, Morrison, Jessie Morman, Messrs. Joseph Mahood, Augustus Yates, Edward Francis, Otto Jenkins, William Jenkins, Jere Hunter, Calvin Norman. The lesson period at the Concord Baptist Sunday school was shortened last Sunday afternoon in order to give time for the graduating exercises of the Teachers' training class. The attention of the teachers was also extended Sunday was the first since the school was graded eight years ago. Much credit is due Mrs. R. P. Hamlin, head of the teachers' training department of the school for the excelsible results which she has accomplished in teacher training. The course covers the curriculum of the graduation march played by Esale Jackson and Jennie E. Harris. Esale L. Powell was the salutatorian and Ida B. Henderson delivered the valedictory. "What Shall We Do With Our Boys and Girls?" was discussed by Harriet Jackson and Jennie E. Harris. Means and Why Jesus Made It His Gospel. Clara E. Henry; "Our Class," Mabel G. Dabney; vocal solo, Esale Jackson. The address to the class was delivered by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. W. M. Moss. International Secretary of the school addressed to the class before the last number on the program, which was a song by the class, entitled "I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go." The class hymn, "Up to Me Sweet Childhood Looketh," was sweetly rendered. The diploma class was held at N. B. Dodson. Members of the graduating class are a Margaret Carter, Mabel G. Dabney, Harriet E. Dixon, Celia Dean, Sadie G. Garland, Belle Flippin, Charity Fields, Clara E. Henry, Daly Hardy, Edna Harrison, Olivia Harris, in E. E. Henderson, W. A. Kelly, Edna T. Logan, Vera Lee, Elsie L. Powell, Virginia Parago and Lillian Moody. The Baptist Mission, 135 Gates avenue, will move from the present place of worship this week on account of a fire that damaged the church will be notified through The Age of its location. The Rev. Mr. Gaines is conducting a service at the church in Baptist Church, New Rochelle. He preschews in white Plains Sunday night. DIED. HOWARD—The sudden death of Mrs. Amelia Howard, 216 Balfour Avenue, Brooklyn, on Thursday morning, February 5, was a woman who loved her husband and her. For to know her was to love her. Deceased was born in Brooklyn sixty-three years ago, where she lived all her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, age, and they were a devoted and faithful couple to the end. Deceased leaves to mourn her loss a devoted and faithful husband, four children, a wife, three nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a devout Christian and a faithful church worker, being a member of the Berean Christian Church. She must never be forgotten. It was always her desire to mend away to Jesus and God granted her request. The funeral service were held by the Berean Church Church, Dr. L. Dillard, beautifully of her noble life. The Social triumph from her devoted friends were many, and beautiful. 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