Pittsburgh Courier

CIRCULATION INCREASED BY 2000 COPIES, SINCE JULY1, 1910. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. PRESIDENT TAFT SPEAKS SOUTH IS HINDERED TO NEGROES OF ATLANTA BY VIOLENCE OF-MOBS PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. SAY THINGS ARE LOOKING BETTER FOR THE RACE. LAUDS VOCATIONAL TRAINING President Taft Thinks That White Race Is Anxious That Negro Be Given a Chance. Atlanta—(Special.)—President William Howard Taft, speaking before the Central Avenue M. E. church, colored expressed the sentiment that the salivation of the colored race lies in vocational training, especially along agricultural lines. President Taft was preceded to the platform by Captain Archie Butt and accompanied by Postmaster Hugh McKee, Collector Henry S. Johnson and others. After the rendition of "Down by the River" by the choir and "America" by the entire audience J. A. Rush pastor of the church, introduced President Taft. "In presenting the president," said Doctor Rugh, "I do not present the president of the north, nor of the south, nor of the rich, nor of the poor, but of the entire country. I take pleasure in presenting to you the greatest ruler in the world, William Howard Taft, president of the United States." The president's speech follows, in part: "I am very much complimented to have you come here in such numbers to greet me. I am glad to be here I never lose an opportunity to express my intense interest in the welfare of the colored citizens of the United States." "I know the hard road you have had to travel and I know the hard road that lies before you, but I believe in my heart that things are looking brighter for you from year to year. "You do not ask alms, you do not ask the government for help you do not ask anything more than other people. All you ask is an opportunity, and that I believe all good men, north or south, are most anxious that you should have." "I have heard it said that your lot in the south is a hard one, I do not believe it. You are now in the south and you look reasonably happy. I have frequently heard my good friend Dr. C. T. Walker, pastor of the Augusta Methodist church, tell of the friendly relations existing between the whites of that city and the members of his congregation. "One of the tendencies of public speakers is to tell the public what they ought to do; it is so much easier to tell it than to do it. You have here in the south a splendid soil which gives a material response to labor, in tellingly applied. The members of your race have shown that they fully realize the great wealth stored away in it, and are beginning to understand the methods of getting this wealth out. "Statistics tell of the splendid $1,000,000,000 cotton crop and show that you have helped, to raise it, and have done your full share in delivering a cross the ocean." "If you are going to save enough to make a home you have laid the foundations of happiness for your selves, your wives and your children. If you make yourselves useful in the community, they are bound to value you, because they can't help it. It is only when you are shiftless and waste your time in saloons that you cease to be useful. "The secret of the solution of the problem of the south is education, primary and industrial." (Voice) We don't get it. "You say you don't get it. You must realize that it takes time and money to system of education. A good government is an expensive government. It must have money to educate the children and it must have time in which to arrange the schools. It is one thing to have statistics and another thing to have schools properly supervised and with a corps of efficient teachers. If an a trustee of Hampstead institute and one of the trustees of the teenage fund voted to rural coloured schools in the south, Education is steadily improving throughout the schools. The opinions are taking the teenage fund's opinion has been answered. The states of the south know that the education of the black is as essential as the education of the white. Those who have examined states ties must be blind if they do not have immunity for a race which, in slavery these years, ago, now number over 70 persons of its members in the literate class. "And now, friendus, goodly, and God bless you." False pride has deprived many a man of an honest day's work. A man who profits by the experiences he allows is the experienced man. A workman who watches the events one who is watched by it. It is the man's duty to praise his wife when he is given if it is carrying him to the nearby grave. When the man is in love he never knows whether his heart is in the right place or not. SECRETARY OF WAR DICKINSON MAKES INTERESTING STATE: MENT IN ATLANTA CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING Advances Theory for Ultimate Solution of the Race Problem Atlanta—(Special)—Full·commercial development of the south can follow only on the suppression of mot violence, in the opinion of Jacob M. Dickinson, the secretary of war. Addressing the Southern Commercial Congress in this city, Mr. Dickinson declared that because of frequent lawless outbreaks, an unjustifiable prejudice against the southern states existed not only in the north, but in foreign countries. Such outbreaks, he declared, were the result of abnormal conditions produced by the civil war. Broadly viewed, however, he added, the south would be found to be a land of law and order, and he emphatically urged the immediate necessity of establishing a reverence for and an impartial enforcement of the law as a primary step to the future greatness of the south. As an ultimate solution of the race problem in the south, Mr. Dickinson suggested the possibility of the voluntary removal of the mass of young Negroes to a country of their own fostered and guarded by the United States. "When they grow in wealth and education," said Mr. Dickinson, and still find themselves confined in their aspirations by insurmountable barriers which bar their social and political progress and deny them the opportunities of citizenship oper to all others, and ambition to free themselfs from such conditions may, if sustained by a liberal governmental policy, lead to such a movement. "Progress and the protection of persons and property under the law," said Mr. Dickinson, "are correlative terms. There can be no general and steady economic development where there is a general non-enforcement of the law. The tremendous and steady strides being made generally in the south for successive decades, in education, commerce, manufactures, mines bank capital, railroad agriculture, in deed all that indicates steady progress, demonstrate that the people of the south, taken generally, are peaceable and law-abiding. Turning to the subject of crimes. Mr. Dickinson declared that the war brought many changes, and that attacks on white women by Negroes and done more to evoke lawlessness in the south than all other causes combined. "There would have been, without this, for a long time," continued Mr Dickinson, "much personal violence growing out of the hot temper of the people and the development by war of their fighting proclivities. But this would have subsided with greater rapidity than it has done if that one crime as a breeder of crime had not afflicted us. I say abbreeder of crime, for there is no such hotted for the propagation of crime as a mob. "In my judgment, conditions, have improved, and are steadily improving partly on account of our general progranous condemnation from men andress, and a more pronounced and vig papers of influence and character who appreciate the magnitude of the evil and partly because, the more enlightened Negroes have taken a wise and more determined attitude toward the tardiness of their own race." Reform School for Youths. Charlotte, N. C.—(Special)—There is much likelihood that a reform school for wayward Negro youths will be established very soon. The sentiment of the entire state, both white and black, is behind the movement it has the endorsement of the press of the state. A bill has been introduced in the legislature providing for an appropriation of $500, which bill will very probably pass. The Shortest Poem. The shortest poem ever written con- cerned the flies. It was written by an unknown editor and goes after this fashion: Already Provided. The minister was shaking hands with a new member of his congregation, a girl fresh from Sweden, and said cordially, "I would like to know your address, so I can call on you." "Oh," said the girl, innocently, "I had a man—Success Magazine." Still a Chance. Mrs. McKool—There's a man right in this town who hasn't spoken to his wife for ten years. Mr. McKool—Well give him time, he may be able to get a word in before he dies.—Chicago News. Hip Net Gain. "What was your pet gain on your gold mine investment?" "Not even the net. The promoter who spread that kept it."—Chicago Journal. Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith: PITTSBURGH, PA., APRIL 1, 1911. President Taft's Letter to Dr. Booker T. Washington. Expressing Confidence In Him. Nationwide, kind of these wonders in any way suffered your great favor for good in the relation of one of the most affluent prostheses before us. Saint you, 8 treasures that your friends are already by you in every trial and that some friend of Vikings gave you all one Dr. Robert J. Washington Hotel Manhattan and for city March 21, 1911 My dear Doctor Washington, I am greatly delighted at your kindness, and Shades stores, your kind of my kindness, may help thank you with kindness decor from the branches affection by intimacy, or recurrence, and if my confidence in you, in your intelligence and personality of charm and in your highest wisdom of your race, and to the people of this country. It would be a destiny. Upon the occasion of the recent assault upon Dr. Booker T. Washington in New York city by a man who accused him of being a "peeping Tom" a number of prominent men hastened to assure the noted negro educator of their implicit faith in his protestations of innocence. President Taft took occasion to pen a letter in which he declared that it would be "a nation's loss" if the incident impaired Washington's great powers for good and added that he was proud to subscribe himself as "friend." The letter is reproduced herewith. REPRESENTATIVE BASS'S BILL AGAINST RACE DISCRIMINATION Should Be Placed Upon the Statutes of the State. ATTENTION: ATTENTION: ATTENTION: Ten Dollars In Gold We want 1,000 new subscribers to the Courier by April 15th, and we will give to the person sending in the most subscriptions by this time TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD, besides the commission, which is 10 cents on 3 months; 15 cents on 6 Months and 25 cents on yearly subscriptions. The only condition to this offer is that the person winning this prize must turn in subscriptions' amounting to $10.00 in cash. The picture of the winner of this prize will appear in this paper. All Negroes who have suffered embitrassment and discrimination in theaters, parks, restaurants, hotels public conveyances or at any place where the general public has a right to demand service, will heartily approve the amendment offered in the State legislature last week by our only representative, Hon. Harry W. Bass of Philadelphia. The act of 1857 provides: "Any person, company, corporation, being owner, lessee or manager of any restaurant, hotel, railroad, street railway, omnibus line, theater, concert hall, or place of entertainment or amusement, who shall refuse to accommodate convey or admit any person or persons on account of race or color to their lines, or into their hotels, or restaurant, theater, concert hall or place of amusement, shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misde MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Henry Washington Flood. Pittsburg. Home Grant. Pittsburg. Emmanet McPherson. Monongahela. Pa. Elina J. Simmons. Monongahela. Pa. Alvera Meams. East McKeesson. Pa. Mary Coulson. East McKeesson. Pa. NOTICE To Members of State Federation of Women's Council The annual convention will meet at Bellevue, August 16. Clubs are requested to elect delegates not later than April 27th. Send name to corresponding secretary, Mrs. Blanche Dilhard, Elm street, New Castle, in order that she may have them for the executive meeting in May. R. Adjacete, president. meanor, and be punished by fine not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars." Any Negro who has been refused in any of the above cases has a clear case against the party discriminating; but the trouble arises when suit is brought, for in almost every case the defendant says that he did not refuse to serve the plantiff because he was colored. In each case the defense is the same. Mr. Bass' amendment provides that refusal shall constitute evidence of violation of the above quoted act. Every Negro in Pennsylvania should write his representative a letter on this question, and demand an answer. In this way we can put our representatives on record. At the election, they tell us nice things and make us cash promises; now let them either stand for us, or go on record against us. Woman Defined. "What is woman?" asked the speaker. "Woman," replied a man in the audience—a married man—"is an ant mate being, with power of speech abnormally developed, and entirely rounded by a dress that buttons up the back."—Arganan. Also A Failure Sometimes. "Do you know marriage is a very serious matter?" All agencies take notice—Must have your notes by Wednesday in order that you may receive your paper Saturday. Are you attending strictly to business? Are you on the job early and late and giving your patrons full value for their money? If not, do so at once, as it is most essential and the road to success. Study your business from A to Z and keep up to date. You have to spend money to make it, and get the public know what you are doing and what you have got to offer by advertising, it thoroughly. Keep in the limelight always, for if you don't the progressive man will get your trade. Do you make your places attractive, and have you cultivated those nice courtesies and practice them upon your customers, which you find will win you friends and dollars. We have some barber shops now on the hill, as well as some other places of business that the Bureau of Health ought to put out of business. If you are not giving your customers their money's worth, get out of business. Don't complain about not getting the patronage and support of your people, if you are not giving full value and doing your part to deserve it. The colored business men of the Hill should come together about once a month and shop "shop" as such meetings ought to be helpful. You should be members of the PTOWN BOARD OF TRADING. If helpful to the店or more, who not you? a month and talk shop, as such meetings ought to be helpful. You should be members of the UPTOWN BOARD OF TRADE. If helpful to the white merchant, why not you? Do you buy everything you can from the Race's caterpillars? Where do you set your clothes made, your groceries and soft drinks, if you please? Who's your doctor, dentist and lawyer? It is very inconsistent for any church, institution or individual to patronize elsewhere especially, in fact everybody should spend their money with his people as much as possible. Last, but not least, you how have a newspaper of your own in the Courier, that deserves your loyal support. If you can only realize fully how much the success of this paper means to the colored merchant, church and race in general in Pittsburg and the State, you would do your full duty by buying it weekly or subscribe for it. We want to take this occasion to compliment Mr. Geo. Robb proprietor of the leading gate and bar on the Hill, as well as, Mr. Wm. T. Ward, who conducts the finest billiard and pool parties on the Hill, for taking 20 copies each week, which they give away free to their patrons. It helps them and it helps us to increase our circulation. Beginning Early. Caller (viewing new baby)—"Do you think he is going to resemble his father?" Mother—"I shouldn't be surprised. He keeps me up nights even now." Boston Transcript. She Might Try. "Although you have refused to be my wife don't you thing you could learn to love?" "Well, I might. I once learned to like spinach."—Philadelphia Americana. Preminent Banker and Real Estate Broker Was Once Stanographer For William T. Bell of National Railway Company—Left the North For Business Career in the South. Newport News, Va.—Oftentimes when a young colored man, after receiving his education, seeks a position which his training fits him for, but is debarred, such proscription in many instances forces him to create a job that will ultimately develop into a business venture of extraordinary scope, which will open a door that has heretofore been closed to his people. An example of this truth is found in the life of a Philadelphia lad who was educated in the schools of that city. His mother died when he was nine years old. His father left him at the age of eighteen years to mold his young character among, influences which would test every fiber of his being. In school E. C. Brown was an exceptionally bright scholar. After graduating from the public schools he was BANKER R. C. BROWN employed by the Bradstreet mercantile agency as mail clerk, which he acceptably filled for three years. This position, however, simply inspired him for more responsible work. He took a course at the Spencerian Business college in stenography and typewriting. His work was so thorough that William T. Bell, vice president of the National Railway company, engaged him as his stenographer. In this position young Brown came in touch with the leading steel and railroad magnates. He was well thought of by them. The company later on merged with a larger concern, and this caused Mr. Brown, along with other employees, to lose his position. After spending some time diligently seeking a position as stenographer and finding that his color and not his competency was against him, he, with that indomitable courage and ability to think and act judiciously under such circumstances, started south, determined on a business career. Landing in this city with only a few dollars in his jeans, with the vim that moved obstacles and the optistic smiles which made every person who perched to converse with him feel that his life was a great leaven in the activities of the community, he succeeded in interesting a successful business man by the name of Mr. Brown, with whom he engaged in business. So the real estate firm of Brown & Brown soon had its signs on vacant buildings over the city. Mr. Brown has undoubtedly gained the confidence of people over the country because of his integrity. He did business as any successful man would manage his affairs; hence it was not altogether the question of his racial identity. A little over two years ago he began the banking business in the city by organizing the Crown Savings bank, which is a success. In the bank and in his office one will find the office system which assures the ability of Mr. Brown and his associates to keep their fingers on the minutest detail of the business. In May, 1900, he secured a charter for a corporation known as the Brown Savings and Banking company, which is now doing a financing business. In Norfolk in meeting the needs of the large Afro-American population in the tidewater section. In the same building Mr. Brown has a real estate department, which is doing a large business. He is president of both banks, and these enterprises have stimulated hundreds of Afro-Americans, until today numerous enterprises are giving to a little army of young people employment because of this young man's Negroolic methods of doing business. Mr. Brown is director of the Southern Aid society of Richmond, Va., and is treasurer of the Colored Banker association. He is conspicuous in the local, state, and national Negro Business league. The close application to business and unquestionable integrity and intelligent preparation, combined with an unselfish spirit, are the distinguishing traits of Ms. Bawara's character. with a full three year course. The School of Arts and Sciences offers two courses, classical and scientific. The work of the normal and preparatory school is to prepare students for teaching, for business and for college. The Bible is a textbook in all the course. Seven of the professors are Presbyterian ministers, and the others are Presbyterian laymen, of whom five are ruling elders. Only three of the 228 students enrolled this year are not professing Christians. The graduates from their university are sealous workers in their respective vocations, and their character is a fitting attribution of the training received at Biddle. From the theological department 137 men have graduated from the school of art and science 306; considerably more from the normal and preparatory departments than from the above named departments combined. Only males are admitted to this university. The president of the university is a man eminently prepared for the position. Born in Erffield county, S. C. March, 1883, when his people were denied enrylampments coaductive to a life of the highest usefulness, reared on a farm and never attending a public school but one month in a year until he had reached the age of seventeen years, at this age he left the farm and entered the Willard Richardson Normal school, Winnsboro, S. C., where he completed five years' work in three years. Then Henry Lawrence McCroery entered the preparatory department of Biddle, graduating several years later, and the year 1889 graduated with honors from the college departments having won the alumni gold medal in the junior prize oratorical contest. After graduating from the theological department the year of 1895, he did advanced work in the study of the Semitic languages in Chicago university, making Hebrew a specialty. His ascendency in the educational work is as follows: For two years as assistant teacher in the preparatory school, two years later as principal of this department, one year head professor of Latin in the college department, and then exalted to the chair of Hebrew and Greek exegesis in the theological school and afterward appointed dean of the department. At this time his alma mater had conferred upon him the degrees of A. B., B. R. B., A. M. and D. D. At the death of Dr. Sanders, the president of the university, in 1907, he was made president of the institution. Dr. McCormay was ordained a minister in the Presbyterian church in the United States of America in 1865. He is the official minister of the presbytery and once moderated of Catawba synod; was commissioner to the general assembly, Kansas City, Mo., and delegate to the pan-Presbyterian alliance in New York city. 1899. He is an able pulpitpeer and a conservative race leader. The entire race is indebted to such generous benefactors who made possible this university and to those by whom it is maintained. COLLEGE . PRIZE CONTEST. George W. Scott to Participate in Fin-ails at Columbia College. The final oratorical contest at Columbia college. New York, for the Curtis, medals will occur in April. George W. A. Scott, who won second prize in the 1910 contest, has been chosen for this year's debate also. Mr. Scott's subject last year was "Is the Negro Fitted for Citizenship?" His argument brought forth high commendation from the faculty and other officials of the college as being logical and couched in the best rhetoric. There will be four contestants in the finals in April, and Mr. Scott has selected for his subject "Child Slavery." The other speakers and their subjects are: A. M. Gill, "Woman Suffrage," P. M. Beck, "Character and Social Achievement," and A. W. Macnabon, "Public Opinion and the People's Rule." It is highly gratifying to the race to know of Mr. Scott's success at Columbia. The outcome of the contest is being looked forward to in college circles with unusual interest. Bishop Theodora Holly Dias-In Haiti. The death of Right Rev. Dr. James Theodore Holly, bishop of Haiti, the first colored bishop consecrated by the American Episcopal church, was announced in a dispatch to the church authorities in America during the week of March 25. Bishop Holly was born in Washington in 1829 and was educated as a Roman Catholic. Becoming an Episcopalian, he was ordained priest of the Episcopal body in 1856 and became rector of St. Luke's church, New Haven. He was consecrated bishop of Haiti in 1874 in Grace church, New York. The Blight of Color Discrimination. These race segregation laws, Jimcrow car laws and other wholesale color discrimination laws if not soon curbed will work bitter ruin to free American institutions. For instance, in Richmond, Va., a colored person may own a home in any part of the city, but if the property happens to be in a block where the majority of residents are white such property must be rented by white persons. Thus the colored man becomes the landlord of the white man. Howard Orphan Asylum Burns. In the recent destruction by fire of the Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan asylum's new home at St James, H. Y. the institution which has done so much for the orphans has suffered a great loss. Fortunately no lives were lost. The damage to the property is estimated at $12,000. Superintendent J. H. Gordon is not discouraged, however, and will continue its mission at the institution. WHEN A MAN MARRIES TWO CHAPTER VIII. (Continued.) "Just fold them in." I said desperately, "it—it isn't difficult." And because I was so transparent, a fraud and knew he must find me out then, I said something about butter, and went into the pantry. That's the trouble with a lie: somebody asks you to tell one as a favor to somebody else, and the first thing you know, you are having to tell a thousand, and trying to remember the ones you have told so you won't contradict yourself, and the very person you have tried to help turns on you and reproaches you for being untruthful. I cleaned only elbows despondently on the shelf of the kitchen pantry, with the feet of a guard visible through the high window over my head, and waited for Mr. Harlinson to come in and demand that I fold a raw egg, and discover that I didn't know anything about cooking, and was just as useless as all the others. He came. He held the bowl out to me and waved in fork in dumplish. "I have solved it," he said. "Or, rather, Flannigan and I have solved it. The mixture awaits the magic touch of the cook." "I honestly thought I could do the rest. It was only to be put in a pan and browned, and then in the oven three minutes. And I did it properly, but for two things: I should have greased the pan (but this was the book's fault; it didn't say) and I should have lighted the oven. The latter, however, was Mr. Harbinson's fault as much as mine, and I had wit enough to lay it to absent-mindedness on the part of both of us. After that, Aunt Selina or no Aunt Selina, we decided to have boiled eggs, and Mr. Harbison knew how to cook them. He put them in the teekettle and then went to look at the furnace. And Officer Timothy Flannigan ground the coffee and gave his opinion of the board of health in no stated terms. As for me, I burned my fingers and the toast, and felt myself growing hot and cold, for I was going to be found out as soon as Flannigan grasped the situation. Then, of course, I did the thing that caused me so much trouble later. I put down the toaster—at least the Harbison man said it was a toaster—and went over and stood in front of the policeman. "I don't suppose you will understand—exactly." I said, "but—but if anything occurs to—to make you think I am not—that things are not what they seem to be—I mean, what I say they are—you will understand that it is a joke, won't you? A joke, you know." Yes, that was what I said. I know it sounds like a raving delirium, but when Max came down and squirmed some bacon, as he said, and told Flannigan about the robbery, and how, whether it was a joke or deadly earnest, somebody in the house had taken Anne's pearls, that wretched policeman winked at me solemnly over Max's shoulder. Oh it was awful! And, to add to my discomfort, the most unpleasant ideas would obtrude themselves. What was Mr. Harbison doing on the first floor of the house that night? Ice water, he had said. But there had been plenty of water in the studio! And he had told me it was the furnace. Mr. Harbison came back in a half hour, and I remembered the eggs. We fished them out of the tea kettle and they were perfectly hard, but we ate them. The doctor from the board of health came that morning and vaccinated us. There was a great deal of excitement, and Aunt Selina was done on the arm. As she did not affect evening clothes this was entirely natural, but later on in the week, when the wretched things began to take, nobody dared to limp, and Leila made a terrible break by wearing a bandage on her left arm, after telling Aunt Selina she had been excavated on the right. The following letters were found in the house post box after the lifting of the quarantine, and later were presented to me by their writers, bound in white kid (the letters, not the authors, of course). From Thomas Harbison, late engineer of bridges. Peruvian trunk lines. care of Union Nitrate company. Iquique, Chili. Dear Old Man: I think I was fully a week trying to drive out of my mind my last glimpse of you with your sickly grin, pretending to be tickled to pieces that the only white mat within 200 miles of your shack was going on a holiday. You old buffer! I used to hang over the rail of the steamer, on the way up, and see you standing as I left you beside the car with its mule and the Indian driver, and behind you a million miles of soul-destroying pampa. Never mind, Jack! I sort yesterday by mail steamer the cigarettes, pipes and tobacco, canned goods and poker chips. Pat in some magazines, too, and the collars. Don't know about the ties—guess it won't matter down there. Nothing happened on the trip. One of the engines broke down three days out, and I spent all my time below decks for 48 hours. Chief engineer graving with D. T. Ts. Got the engine fixed in record time, and haven't got my hands clean yet. It was bully. With this I send the papers, which will tell you how I happen to be here, and why I have leisure to write, you three days after landing. If the situation were not so ridiculous, it would be maddening. Here I am, off for a holiday and congratulating myself that I am foot free and heart free—yes; my friend, heart free—here I am, shut in the house of a man I never saw until last night, and wouldn't care if I never saw again, with a lot of people who never heard of me, who are almost equally vague about South America, who play as hard at bridge as I ever worked at building one (forgive this, won't you? the novelty has gone to my head), and who belong to the very class of extravagant, luxury-loving, non-producing parasites (isn't that what we called them?) that you and I used to revile from our lofty Andean pinnacle. To come down to earth! Here we are, six women and five men, including a policeman; not a servant in the house, and no one who knows how to do anything. They are really intensely interesting, these people: They all know each other very well, C. M. H. # She is a Thoroughbred She is a Thoroughbred. and it is "Jimmy" here, and "Dal" there—Dallas Brown, who went to India with me; you remember my speaking of him—and they are good- natured, too, except at meal times. The little hostess, Mrs. Wilson, took over the cooking, and although lunch- oon was better, than breakfast, the food still leaves much to the imagination. about it, terested. Can you —T. From M ton Bag York. Dear Dick Inclose I wish you could see this Mrs. Wilson, Hal. You would change a whole lot of your ideas. She is a thoroughbred, sure enough, and of course some of her beauty is the result of the exquisite care about which you and I—still from our Andean pinnacle—used to rant. But the fact is, she is more than that. She has fire, and pluck no end. If you could have seen her this morning, standing in front of a cold kitchen range, determined to conquer it, and had seen, the tilt of her chin when I offered to take over the cooking—you needn't grim; I can cook, and you know it—you would understand what I mean. It was so clear that she was paralyzed with fright at the idea of getting breakfast, and equally clear that she meant to do it. By the way, I have learned that her name was McNair before she married this would be artist, Wilson, and that she is a daughter of the McNair who financed the Collea branch! I have not met the others so intimately. There are two sisters named Mercer, inclined to be noisy—they are playing roulette in the next room now. One is small and dark, almost Hebraic in type, named Lella and called Lollie. The other, larger, very blonde and languishing, and with a decided preference for masculine society] even saving the mark, mine! Dallas Brown's wife, good looking, smokes cigarettes when I am not around—they all do, except Mrs. Wilson. Then there is a malden妒 effement, and a Miss Knowles, who came for a moment last night to see Mrs. Wilson, was caught in the quarantine (see paper), and after hiding all night in the basement, is sitting all day in her room. Her presence created an excitement out of all proportion to the apparent cause. From the fact that I have reason to know that my artist host and his beautiful wife are on bad terms, and from the significant glances with which the announcement of Miss Knowles' presence was met, the state of affairs seems rather clear. Wilson impresses me as a spinning sort, anyhow, and when the lady of the basement shut herself away from the rest today and I happened on "Jimmy," as they call him, pleading with her through the door. I very nearly kicked him down the stalrs. Oh, yes, I'll keep out, right enough; it isn't my affair. By the way, after quarantine and with the policeman locked in the furnace room, a pearl necklace and a diamond bracelet were stolen! Just ten of us to divide the suspicion! Upon my word, Hail, it's the queerest situation I ever heard of. Which of us did it? I make a guess that not a few of us are foals, but which is the knave? The worst of it is, I am the only unaccustomed member of the household. This is more scandal than I ever wrote in my life! Lay it to circumscripted environment, and the lack of 20 miles over the pampa before breakfast. We have all been vaccinated, and the officious gentlemen from the board of health have taken their grins and their formaldehyde and gone. Ye gods, how we cough! The Carlton order will go through all right. I think. Phoned him this morning. If it does, old man, we will take a month in September and explore the Mercator property. Do you know. Hal, I have been thinking lately that you and I stick too close to the grind. Business is right enough, but what's the use of spending one's best years succeeding in everything except the things that are worth while? I'll be thirty sooner than I care to say, and—oh, well, you won't understand. You'll sit down there, with the Southern Cross and the rest of the infernal astronomical galaxy looking down on you, and the Indians chanting in the village, and you will think I have grown sentimental. I have not. You and I down there have been looking at the world through the reverse end of the glass. It's a bully old world, Hal, and this is God's part of it. Burn this letter after you read it: I suspect it is covered with germs. Well, happy days, old man. Yours. P. S—By the way, can't you spare some of the Indian pottery you picked up at Callao? I told Mrs. Wilson about it, and she was immensely interested. Send it to this address. Can you get it to the next steamer? —T. From Maxwell Reed to Richard Burton Bagley, University club, New York. Dear Dick: Inclosed find my check for five hundred, as per wager. Possibly you were within your right in protecting your bet in the manner you chose, but while I do not wish to be offensive, your reporters are damnably so. Yours, MAXWELL REED. (TO BE CONTINUED) They Do Things Better In France. It is no easy master to be married in France, says P. Berkeley Smith, in Success Magazine. One great thing in favor of so sacred a ceremony is that it cannot be hastily performed. It is an event requiring months of preparation, of the signing of endless papers, the certificates of birth and the consent of parents, until at last the wedding day, which has been arranged for to the entire satisfaction of every one concerned, including the legal authorities, arrives. If marriage is difficult, divorce is even more so. There are no such romantic and youthful adventures as eloping on a $12 capital—handing ten to the accommodating parson and wiring for forgiveness with the change. Gone Before. Penn—Do you see anything of our old friend Growel? Last time I saw him he said he didn't like New York. Gothmite—That's so, but I guess he'd rather be in New York than where he is now. Penn—Where is he now? Penn—Where is he now? Gothmite—I wouldn't care to say. He's dead.—Catholic Standard and THE COURIER CONNELLSVILLE. Rev. T. Tangier preached two yearly and afterward vernacular Sunday morning and evening. The most brave of pioneer trainees of Mrs. Selma Dooley, a missionary Van Snee, will soon be featured or the Campton litsch Friday night. Proceedings on the trail will be given next week. Mrs. Izzie Smith, Smith, Cook, Spain, Pa., and daughter, Mrs. Ada Carter of New York, N. Y., were the guests of Mrs. Martha Staunton Saturday. William Voone was calling on friends in Uniontown Sunday. Mrs. Samuel Boxdale or Smithfield and Mrs. Duncan of Uniontown were the guests of Mrs. Pompie Dumbar, Pa., last week. Mrs. E. Ennis and daughter, Mrs. Gussie, and Enos Fox spent Sunday in Brownsville, the guests of reatives. Mrs. W. A. Thompson and Mrs. Luvada Bird were the guests of Mrs. Pompie Hill, Dumbar, Pa., Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Jefferson灯 Sunday night for Churchton, Md., to visit her mother, Mrs. Frances Hutton. Misses Anna and Mamie Dinton on entertained Misses Leona and Mary Thompson and Masters Myranda Banks and William Thompson Sunday. W. A. Thong-sol and family and Joshua Thompson and grandson William moved into their two homes in the roof addition this week. Kew, J. T. Moore, Scott Hall-prepared at Zion School Sunday night. Mrs. W. L. Corbill entertained the Epaor Missionary circle Thursday. Twenty-eight members were present. Mrs. H. C. Lartney entertained the Ladies. Aid society Friday. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Annie Stewart; vice president, Mrs. Minnie Cole; chaplain, Mrs. Emma Green. The ladies will hold a kicking social Saturday, April 1 at the church hall. Elmer, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Washington, is confined to his home with measles. The young ladies of Mt. Zion Baptist church have organized a sewing circle. The following are the officers: President, Miss Nannie Roonson; vice president, Miss Marle Corbin; treasurer, Miss Florence Corbin; H. C. Latray was a business caller in Mt. Pleasant Friday. Jesse Rose Spent Tuesday in New Castle, Pa., the guest of his sister, Mrs. Lester Duffin. Rev. C: J. Wells, pastor of Highland Baptist church, preached a very inspiring and instructive sermon from Matthew 1: 14 at 2: 0 p. m. Sunday. Thirteen members were added to the church and sight were baptized. B. Y. P. I. at 6:30 p. m. The subject, "A young man's duty to the community in which he lives," was easily discussed by Clarence Coles, who led the meeting, and others. The officers and members are preparing to hold a rally April 2. Rev. W. E. Thompson of Saint Baptist church, Oldham, preached Sunday night. Miss Elizabeth Wom accl the Sunday school superintendent is rehearsing the children for the Easter services. Messrs. J. W. Houston and Morris Taylor of Meyersdale, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mossil of Kitzbüren, Mrs Daisy, Cope, Mr. Neusantt. Messrs. D. L. Dickerson and H. E. Harris, Mrs. Shields and Mrs. L. E. Tansy and son of Wick Haven, Mrs Womack and Mrs. Wedd of Uniontown and Lucumat Carter of Wheeler, Pa., were among the persons attending services at Highland Harrist church Sunday. Mrs Campbell danced with or Rev. C. Wells at this writing afternoon at lines of several weeks. Others on the sick list are Robert Cook Master Gilvester Wilkerson and the three children of Mr. Graster's. Mrs Jordan of Plightigwave gave a lecture at Mr. Zion Bajer at church Friday night and Mrs. Boyser tendered or several very beautiful solos. Whilte Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Boyser were the guests of their father, Rev. Proof of Vanderbilt, Pa. The children of the Baptist, and Methodist Sunday schools are rearing for the Easter services. The Baptist Missionary circle held a district convention in Dunbar Baptist church on Thursday. Mrs. Cornelia Wolster, president. Mrs. Ora Wrairk of Morgantown, W. Va. was the guest of Mrs. George Davis last week. A number of persons from Dunbar, Nandorbit and Scottdale were here to see the Southern Smart Set Company at Sollon theater Monday night which was grand from start to finish. All customers of the paper must pay weekly hercatter, and all in arrears please pay up at once, as I have settt, weekly with the publishers. MEADVILLE Bethel's pulpit was occupied Sunday by Rev. Mason, who rendered excellent service. Prof. L. S. Bowles, Misses Jessie Jackson, Minnie and Hazel Sanders, financial agents of the McKinney Polytechnic Institute, spent a few days in the city last week. Pearlie Green was the guest of her guardian mother, Mrs. W. S. Young last Friday. The steward board held a business meeting at the parsonage Monday evening. Miss Margaret Pennman entertained James Hunter at five o'clock tea Sunday evening. The Six-Singal Spillers delightfully entertained large audiences at the Lyceum theater for three evenings last week. The following persons recently called at the parsonage Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gordon, Prof. L. S. Sanders, Mrs. M. Allen, Mrs. L. Irwin, Mrs. A. Vosburg, Miss H. Sanders, Messrs. C. M. Gillespie, H. Drayan, H. Hemsley and E. Browa. The Young Ladies' Excelsior club hold an interesting business session in residence of Mrs. J. Adams evening. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Adams served a delightful invitation. Benjamin Pierce was reported on the sick list last week. Mrs. A. Voseburg of Erie was the guest of her mother, Mrs. L. Irvin, over Sunday. Mrs. F. Wilson of Randolph street will change her residence to Siddler avenue the first of the month. John Douglas returned to Youngtown, O. Wednesday, where he has been employed for some months past. Harry Oliver of North street has recently received employment in the shops of the Erie railroad. After the first of the month Mrs. Cox will share apartments with her daughter, Mrs. L. Harris of Liberty street. Miss Edith Doug is spending her Easter vacation in Ingstown, O. with her brother. Homer Douglas. Mrs. J. Stary, entertained the Missessessor, Jackson, Hazel and Minnie Sanders at nine o'clock dinner Sunday evening. The Young Ladies Excavator club will give a jose soak in the Charlottes villes Thursday evening. Apols of them will be jokes, rash and tarty which will drive away the blues for six months longer. Come and play a rarest match. Brownsville, Pa. Brownsville, Pa. By Alice Hilton A natively attended service in Mount Zion A. M. E. church, this evening, the Rev A. M. A. Dyer, D. D. pastor, called attention to the recent brutal assault made on Dr. Booker T. Washington, by one Albert Ulrich of New York. He spoke in terms of highest praise of the uprightness and integrity of Dr. Washington, and declared that the assault and also the accusation, were both without cause or justification. A number of those present took occasion to express their high apprehension on or the noted educator, and at the conclusion of these remarks, Mr. Horace Johns, a member of the church, arose and read responses which were unanimously adopted upon raising vote. Mrs. Annie Eans and Mrs. Elas Fox of Countrysville, sent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Mary Smith. An ornamentation known as "Aunt Dilish's quieting Party" will be given by the secondaries in the A. M. E. Church on April 6. All are cordially invited. The solemn which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Riomes last Saturday evening was well attended. Mrs. Sindy Hamilton, one of the oldest colorful residents of Brownville, celebrated her eighth birthday on Friday, March 24. She wishes to thank her many friends in the post ward shower and for the many presents received. Mrs. M. A. Hilon, Mrs. J. L. Drew and Rev. A. S. Lomax attended the Baptist Union at Finchville last week. The Mercedes club was recently entertained by Miss Margaret Butler. If you want a new Easter suit call on Monday, Middletown, Trunk. Mr. M. McMillan and Mr. R. Powell of Republic, attended evening services at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. Lidie Craig of Girard was the guest of friends in Cleveland Saturday and Monday. MT. CLEMENS HOTEL OPEN FOR SEASON 1911 The famous Mt. Clemens Hotel and Bath House, located at Mt. Clemens Mich., is a few miles above Detroit. Mich. is now opened for the season. Mt. Clemens is known the world over as the greatest health restoring summer resort in the world. This famous hotel and bath house is owned and run by a colored man for the benefit of the community. Mr. George I Hutel, inspector, whose illnesses a year below deserves the congratulations. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN GEORGE I. HUTCHINSON. lations, presider and loyal support and patronage of, the race for giving to the colored people the only place for rest, health and restation offered in Mt. Clemens. While he began business in 1906, because the whites barred the colored people, and he being public spirited and feeling this race ought to enjoy the erative properties of its mineral springs, he has not slaved his money to give the race a place to be proud of, and every year since he began business he has been adding improvements for the comfort and convenience of his many patrons. The hotel and bath house not only reflects credit upon the proprietor but upon the entire colored race, and he deserves your patronage for making the investment he has in order that we might derive the benefit of the mineral waters and its baths. J. MRS. GEORGE I. 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NECRO DOMINATION THE AMERICAN NEGRO WOMAN SATURDAY APRIL 1. 1911 Jackson, Miss.—(Special)—In his address delivered at the reunion of the surviving members of the Mississippi Constitutional convention of 1919, held in the state senate chamber of Jackson recently, the Hon Isaiah T. Montgomery, the only Negro member of that memorable convention, and the founder of Bound Bayou, told his hearers that the city of the alarmist of Negro domination had proved to be purely mythical. In speaking on the subject—Mississippi. Past and Present. Mr. Montgomery said: Mr. President and Gentlemen—I would seem proper that, as the single representative of a people so largely interested in the former work of this body, I should say a few words on this anniversary occasion. "Undoubtedly there was never a time within the history of Mississippi when such a superlative select body of her ablest citizens assembled to grapple with higher duties than those entrusted to the constitutional convention of 1890. "A calm and dispassionate review of the situation from the present point of elevated view will disclose the fact that convention laid a foundation for the first real helpful and hopeful work of true-reconstruction, upon a continually broadening and enduring basis, calculated to more and more bring our state into harmony with her sister states of the union in seeking the highest and pure ideals of civil self-government. "Notwithstanding the many criticisms launched against the constitution (which are based mainly on methods of administration), its tenor is fundamentally just, and the wisdom evidenced in its construction renders 'write the application of a world-renowned poet, expressed in the following quotation: "There is a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them as we may" "The constitution brought order, the first law of the Creator' out of chaotic uncertainty, and gave peace to a confused people; a peace that has gradually softened the asperities of those troubled times, and by the light of progress and the wisdom born of experience we can see further now than was possible during the day of the convention." The complicated race problem, the problem of farming or adjusting practically and equitably, according to the constitutional theory of our national government; the relations between two races of diverse origin upon the ruins of established association, which had occupied nearly two centuries in building—admitted, the most intricate ever decreed for adjudication by a civilized Christian people. "In the day of the convention we could only see far enough to determine that this grave question should be dismissed from politics for one or two generations." "Now, after twenty years, the mists and uncertainties ensacring all human endeavor have sufficiently cleared away for us to begin to understand that this great problem has been providentially divorced from politics for all time, notwithstanding vociferous assertions to the contrary by many of the ablest minds of the day. This great cause has passed up on appeal to the supreme high chancery court, of public opinion, ambracing not only the best and purest ideals of our own broad land, dedicated and consecrated forever to liberty, truth and justice by the blood and brawn of all her peoples, irrespective of race, creed or color, but all over the civilized world wherever the gospel The problem confronting her as a race, a nation, is only the problem which confronts every people on earth, and it is a problem, not of color, but of conditions. Ignorance, superstition, lack of confidence and home training, exigency to separate themselves from the race wherever they can, are among some of the things which hinder them in their onward march. They can not hope to command a place in the world's history by dressing fine, talking well, reciting well-grown up papers, appearing well before strangers, wearing fine jewelry—not all will. Every race nation and individual in this world is weighed upon a scale, and the question asked is not what your color is your dress or jewels cost, but what do you weigh in your neighborhood or community in which you reside? I advise in your home life to make a more attractive to husband and children, at near a paradise as you can for a palace is a prison except where It's main that no woman ever thinks she is. Many a rich man has barely missed landing in jail. He is a strong man who can overcome his smallest weakness. Wise is the man who knows what to say—and then doesn't say it. The average married man wistens a lot of sympathy on his wife's land. About failing in love, the worst feature is that so many people call out again. Music hath charms—but much of the charm is due to the music's being at a distance. Don't be satisfied with walking around on your uppers while waiting for a dead man's shoes. Some men are, boon rich, some acquire riches and some get into politics and thrust riches upon them calves. of Christ, the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind holds away, year, even in the great Tribune-Court of Infinity. The intelligent Christian who people of the South and the intelligent Christian Negroes of the South must begin to give answer in equity to this great cause. The race question, as we have it in our sunny Southland, at the bar or the greatest forum of the world, and finally at the bar of eternal justice. In the measure we are able to build up confidence and good will between the two races, and conservate elements of progress in sound conservative Christian citizenship, that measure shall be able to give fitting and acceptable answer to the greatest question of our day and time. "I want to take advantage of this impressive occasion to say on behalf of my people that we believe political genius, inspired by patriotism, has written in the constitution of our country the highest hopes and alms of civil liberty, and sacredly dedicated it to the uplift and development of mankind! "For a long period of time we were the brawn, the hands and the feet, while your people supplied the brains and energy in working 'out' those ideals, but in due time, under God's wise Providence, it has become our privilege to patriotically employ the mind and heart in cultivating aspirations for higher service. "In laboring to perform this service we believe that whatsoever will conserve our permanent, good will also conserve that of our white neighbor; and that whatsoever will conserve his lasting good will also conserve ours." "We believe that politics can do but little more for us than to consistently reaffirm the priceless and divinely inspired ideals already written, leaving the larger, more vital and intricate solutions to be worked out in the daily lives and accomplishments of our whole people, guided by mutual faith and good will, and as a realization of the helpfulness each race may be to the other in fulfilling the higher destiny fixed by the Almighty Arbiter of all human affairs in bringing together and intimately associating in the development of this fair land of ours the most progressive and the most backward people of the earth. "While conditions still lack much of being satisfactory, yet, the twenty years elapsed since the adoption of the constitution of 1858 have brought marvelous progress to our great state." "I have not had the time to trace statistics, but recent official publications show that our state revenues have more than doubled our capacity for educating and training the rising generations and for maintaining the human institutions of the state. "Contrast the old capitol with the splendor of this new and imposing edifice; contrast this marvelous and progressive capital city with the Jackson that we saw in the days of the convention, and you may grasp an idea of the wonderful development that has transpired all over our state. "And in these giant strides of progress my people have liberally shared. I have only been able to give casual thought to the subject; but it will surface to say that in 1890 there was not a Negro bank in the state; now there are ten successfully managed, having an aggregate paid up capital of $100,000 and resources amounting to $750,000." In 1890 our beneficial insurance and less secret orders were collecting and dis- tributing about $150,000 annually. At Tie the present prized they are collecting and disspursing $1,000,000 per year, be- sides maintaining fair reserves "We have also one regularly established insurance-company doing business on the basis at the stand-life AMERICAN NEGRO WON live is enthralled, and the humblest com- tage where love reigns supreme is an- transformed into a glided palace. However humble your home keep it clean. You can not hope for a future posterity who will command the attention and respect of the world unless they are nurtured in the right kind of homes. Much of the crime and immorality of us as a people may be traced directly to the influence of improper home life. Who is she? "She is either the foundation of purity or the foundation of evil. She alone has the power to shape the design of our boys and girls. She is the rock on which true woman and manhood is built. No influence in a man's life is better than that of a good woman. Nothing in the world can produce more lasting effect upon the character of any man than a woman. Great man, who have won battles, not games, stood unaquired, have been controlled by a woman. Let a man no matter what his influence OBLIQUES. Efficiency has hustle for her hand maid. Wise men have tongs for dangerously sweet women. Some day cormon sense will be catalogued as the greatest talent. One woman's idea of another is of ten as inaccurate as her own about herself. In successful marriage, every woman is a hereine to men husband. Woman's fountain tongue makes up for her lack of a fountain pen. Fereishandewear is as far removed from true capacity as one pole from the other. A tool is born every minute, but, asending to the outlures, every minute taere dies a sage and disbursement $1,000,000 per year, be country. "Our people are the great agricultural mainstay of the state. They are beginning to respond favorably to the efforts of the United States agricultural department to promote improved methods of agriculture. While I am not prepared to present authentic figures, yet it is well known that they have increased their holdings in farms and homes fully in keeping with their progress along financial and commercial lines. Speaking more particularly of the marvellous progress in our state during the twenty years that have passed, it may not be out of place for me to recall that I came to the convention in 1950, an humble representative from a Negro community numbering a new hundred, who had two years previously settled in the trackless wilds of the great delta county of Bolivar, the howl of prowling wolves was a familiar sound at nightfall and the yell of the agile panther was still commonly heard. That community has now increased to over 2,500 people, a generation has grown up among them; two graded schools and half a dozen public schools afford instruction to 700 pupils; churches of various denominations have respectable buildings and large membership. The community owns over 20,000 acres of land, 50 per cent, of which is improved with many neat homes and shriving farms. "During this season on favorable occasions their farm products have moved to market at the rate of forty to fifty thousand dollars per week and on one Saturday the daily business of our local bank amounted to over $10,000, which probably exceeded the aggregate business of the year 1890. "In conclusion I beg to quote a single paragraph from the remarks I had the honor of delivering before the convention; "I said to my distinguished colleagues on that memorable occasion: "Then, sirs, we are here to construct a new heart with its imperishable attributes, for the great commonwealth of Mississippi. Shall it be true? Shall it be fixed firmly upon the great principles of truth, justice and equity? I believe that the consensus of enlightened public opinion is now ready to concede that the greet task was well performed." "Those who yet remain are reminded by increasing intimities, and the immutable ravages of time that they, too, must soon enter upon that journey from which none ever return. As they enter the shadows of the mystic beyond, may there abide with their tails consoling reflection: That few men have ever been charged with greater responsibilities, and still fewer ever succeeded in discharging such weighty obligations with greater credit to themselves, and capable of conferring more abundant blessing upon generations to follow." Shape of the Tongue. The latest fad is delineating character by the shape of the tongue. Thus, the tongue that shoots out straight without turning or wayering indicates a solid, reliable man of affairs. Tongues that turn up indicate impractical natures. A downward, drooping tongue belongs to one born to poverty and a ready eye for the hopeless side of things. The cruel tongue flattens and broadens when extended. The delicate-speaking organ with curled-up edges is the property of an imaginative, and artistic being. When the tongue issues forth as if gripped in a dental vice it signifies a love of life more than ordinary. dest come within, the grasp of a strong is minded, bad woman, and all that he has or may be, doomed, unless he keep can shake himself loose. No nation can rise above its wo- men. Hence, it is the duty of every world woman who desires her nation's great rightness, to live such lives as will help to and make the nation great. Let us as be men be careful whom we introduce into our families and homes. We are affected for letter of worse by those or with whom we came in close contact. She Ev associations corrupt good man- ders. This has been an unusually good season in Maine for the trapping of beringer animals. Not long ago a silver-gray fox skin sold in Lewiston for $100. Another, not so large or handsome, netted the lucky woodmen $100 and a Franklin county man reports the capture of a Canadian lynx whose skin measured 45 inches in length. WAYSIDE WISDOM. The hardest job in the world is the appoite's. No girl could be as unsophisticated as a widow, seems. Some men's idea of being independent is to be impolite. The more a man knows about himself, the less he thinks of human nature. Flattery is the one counterfeit that ill of us picture to the genuine arti- The average man is always willing to trade Today's silver for Tomorrow's rainbow-gold. The fire of O—ah, that's the kind of married man expects to see Burns under the kitchen stove. A girl will believe anything that someone tells her, except that she is sure to die the old maid. he is going to the an old man. Most men so through life as they ent through Sunday-school—waiting to be good until Christmas tree is in respect. When a man takes unto himself a life he is apt to exchange a lot of troubles for a bizz one. THE COURIER SCOTTDALE PA. (By Blanche Moore) The Youghighenh Baptist Sunday school convention met in the Morning Star Baptist church Saturday, March 25, 1911, at 9:30 o'clock. Owing to the absence of the president, Charles Crable of Uniontown, the vice president, Mr. Moon of Vanderbilt, Pa. presided. The morning session was quite interesting and instructive and was enjoyed by quite a few delegates and visitors, after which dinner, consisting of all the delicacies of the season, was enjoyed. The afternoon session was opened by singing. Rev. H. H. Overton, the pastor, preached an able sermon. Rev. R. R. Bell, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church, led in prayer. Miss Lella Shomale read a very nice paper on the Origin of the Sunday School. The delegates from the following Sunday school rendered excellent reports: Dunbar, Pa.; Vanderbilt, Pa.; Smithau, Pa.; Uniontown, Pa.; Morgantown, W. Va.; and Wickhaven, Pa. The Morning Star Baptist Sunday school was welcomed in the convention with 32 schools enrolled. The address of welcome was made by Rev. L. Johnson of Wickhaven, Pa. The session was inspired by solos and duets by the delegates the chair rendered several beautiful selections. Rev. R. R. Bell, pastor of the A. M. B. Zion church, gave some very interesting and encouraging remarks. The next convention will meet July 12, 1911, and the executive, committee will designate the place in the near future. The collections amounted to $40. A vote of thanks was extended to the pastor, Rev. H. H. Overton, and his faithful workers. The convention has created an interest among the young people of our town, and we hope in the near future they will return. The White Rose club save a very nice entertainment Saturday evening. Quite a number were out. The president, A. Belcher, and his members need to be encouraged with the success they are meeting with. We are here at Mrs Jill Muse, who has been said up with the rheumatism, is able to around graft. mendatam, is able to around again. Rev. J. T. Moore was called to Connellsville last Sunday evening to preach at the Mt. Rose Baptist church. The members of the Morning Star lodge, No. 203, of the K. of P., are preparing to have a grand reception in honor of Sir G. B., Collier, G. C. C. of K. of P., of Pennsylvania, April 3, 1911. All members of the Morning Sun court, No. 203, Order of Calamite, are cordially invited to attend. We regret to learn that Henry Thurman has returned to Pittsburgh. Quite a few of our people of town and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cory of Ms. Pleasant, Pa., attended the Salem Tutt Whitney Smart Set, which was enjoyed by all. David Stokes of Greensburg, Pa. the house guest of Mrs. Phoebe Gaines. John T. Haitch was called at Rev. Moore's Tuesday. William Martin, who has been on the sick list, is slowly improving. MONESSEN, PA. (By Julius Smith.) The home of G. B. Cassin, corner of North and Knox avenue, was destroyed by the last Monday night, the loss estimated at $1,000. It is thought some of his enemies did the act while he was in Cleveland. Mr. Cassin will pay a reward for any information regarding its origin. Sabathia, 16th inst., was a big day in Wayman A. M. E. chapel. A large congregation was in attendance, at each service and a spiritual feast was realized and collections being good. Mr. Stearing and family, the coal merchant of the valley, Mrs. Richman of Loraine, O. Miss Davis of Point Breece, were in attendance at the church service. Rev. H. G. Thomas was called to Donora on Wednesday evening to attend the marriage of Mr. Armstead of Braddock, and Miss Queen Turner of Donora. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas attended the funeral of Mrs. Nancy Reed of Roscoe, Pa. The Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. Ramsey. A very interesting meeting was held. Mrs Lidie B. Jones of Pittsburgh. Pa., visited her father, Moses E. Ramphius, the past week. James Long of Sharon Pa. is visiting his mother, Mrs. Sarah Long, for the week. Moses E. Papgburn visited friends in Pittsburg over Sunday. Samuel Turner attended the show Saturday evening in Pittsburg, the "Smart Set" Charlie Carter gave a theater party Thursday evening, the past week, to see the "Smart Set" at the Exposition building, Pittsburg. Miss Gaskin Miss Johnson of Monongahela Pa. Mrs. Jessie William is in Pittsburg today. Mrs. Grace Mason of Pittsburg, were visitors in town the past week. SHARON, PA. By Ella Thurston. Rev. E. C. West of the Zion church delivered a very able sermon last Sunday evening, the subject being "Two Foundations. Mrs Mary Burke was a Huntsown visitor last Tuesday evening. The Maple Leaf club met at the home of Mrs Jas. Carrol last Thursday and had a very enjoyable session. Next meeting Mrs. Myers will hostess to the club at which time a program will be rendered. Miss William Burke has returned to his home on North Irvine avenue from an overnight stay with his cousins. Harry Wykins has returned to his home from Franklin where he went to attend the burial of his mother. Mrs. Jesse Johnson of Andover has returned to her home after spending Sunday with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Mrs Wheeler, of Hull street. Mrs C. E Davis has returned to Sharon after an extended visit in Sarnia. C. E. Burke of Youngstown, spent Sunday evening with his family in Sharon. Mrs. glace Payton held one of the inky numbers in the Sandy Cleveland Leader. Jeremiah Phillips left for his home in Monessen after visiting in Sharon with his family. J. Jackson was elected president of the Giants Baseball club; Elmer Matthews was elected manager. A. Jones treasurer D. Phillips ca tath. Charlie Hill and Kid Brown of Pittsburg, will have a six round boxing match on March 27. Kid Lacy and Cyclone Fields will hold a four-round boxing match. Members of Buckeys Lodge of Elks No. 73, gave quite a drunner at their club rooms Sunday evening, March 26, 1911. Those present were G. W. Fagan, C. E. Burks, C. E. Murray, J. H. Bobson, Archie Thomas, Robert Stewart, J. H. Holmes, Geo. Brown, Wesley Dungis, Horace Thornton, Lewis Witche, Parnel Burton, John Gale and Morris Pennington. Invited guests were: William Collins and Hyman Morris of Youngston, and Wim Curtis of New Castle. The menu was up-to-date in every respect and under the supervision of J. H. Bobson and Chef Moses Hembick, with C. E. Burke as toastmaster. Everybody reported the feature as one of the best the club has had lately and all hope to be present at the next of the same as they are the real thing. ELIZABETH --- (By Elizabeth F. Scott) (B. Elizabeth F. Scott) The Allen Literary society rendered a very excellent program last Monday evening. A social was held immediately after and the returns were very gratifying. The trustees of Allen chapel are preparing for their spring rally. Services at the A. M. E. church were held as usual last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. I. B. Till, preached two very inspiring germons during the day. Mr. Zon Baptist church has purchased a fine new organ for their church. The Clover Leaf club held a social Thursday evening last at the State Bank hall. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hill and little daughter, Miss Martha, of Pittsburg, Port Simmons and daughter, Miss Lella, Mrs. Brown and Miss May Simmons of Monongahela were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lennard Simmons, Sunday. Mrs. Hannah Davison is visiting her daughter. Miss Hannah, who is a teacher in the public schools at Shinnon, W. Va. Before returning she will spend some time visiting friends at Clarksbury, W. Va. Mrs. Nancy Pangburn visited her daughter, Mrs. Sara Veverette of Mononchela last week. Elijah Pangburn is very sick. Mrs. Adda Sweeney was very ill at her home last week, and on Monday her condition became so alarming that she was taken to the McKeesport hospital on Tuesday morning. James Long of Sharon, Pa., was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bell last Sunday. Ori P. Jones of Monessen was an Elizabeth visitor on Sunday. The agent wishes that everybody would pay for their papers promptly and not owe for more than two weeks at most. Remember the agent must pay every week. ALTOONA, PA. --- By Andrew Bovellman Mrs. Frank Washington is spending a few weeks visiting her mother in Jersey Shores. Mrs. James Scotland was called to her home in Bellewood on account of sickness, which seems to have the upper hand of her mother and two sisters, Misses Anna and Corrine Taylor. Rev. Daniel Cave was called to the bedside of his sister, who is very ill at her home in Charlotsville, Va. Great crowds are attending the literary society every Monday evening at the A. M. E. church on Sixteenth street. The comedy drama entitled "Men, Maids and Matchmakers" will be given in the East Side theater on April 20 by the young ladies of the St. Barnabas mission. William Crawley of Bedford spent Sunday and Monday here visiting his sister, Mrs. Garnett Uckerd of Washington avenue. Last Friday night a srag was given in honor of Harry Mills, one of our popular young boys who has accepted a position in Lewistown. We were all sorry to see Harry leave us, but it was for the best, so the boys gave him a rousing send-off, wishing him good luck and success. Mr. Mills was a prominent member of the Metropolitan band and minstrel and possessed a rare tenor voice which will be hard to fill his place in the snow. Our sick list is somewhat diminished this week. Messrs. Alexander Stewart and Alfred Downing spent a few days in Pittsburgh this week. Buss Jones met with a very painful accident last Sunday night by falling and cutting a large gash in his right hand, which laid him off from work. William Jones and 'Garfield Banks spent Sunday and Monday in Cumberland, Md. William Jackson has accepted a position at Kline Brothers' store. Morgantown W. Va. The K. of P. sermon was preached at St. Paul's A. M. E. church on Sunday by Rev J. T. Gibbons, A. M. A. very large congregation was present. The K. of P. jodge and the courts were in attendance. True ladies should not be abusive, neither should they be abused. Good women are a Messing to a race or community, but the reverses is a curse and reproved to anything. Col. H. C. Minor, Uniontown, Pa., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Johnson last Sunday. George Payne and Miss Jennie Smith, were quietly married last Monday by Rev A. J. Payne at his home. We extend to the couple our best wishes. The senior choir of St. Paul's A. M. E. church is discoursing some fine music. They are now practicing for Easter services. Lawyer Higgins, Clarksburg, W. Va., was seen circulating around on the streets Friday and Saturday. His mission was business. Mrs. Evelyn Shakeleen is repogued to be indisposed this week. An equal right barber shop will soon be opened on Chestnut street by Gabe Holland, Jr. A very large and appreciative audience attended the "Smart Set" last Thursday evening. The grand rafily at St. Paul's A. M. E church, April 9, promises to be a success. $500 is the motto. A mass meeting of the Y. M. C. A will be held at St. Paul's A. M. E church Sunday at 4:30 p. m. Sunday at 4:30 p. m. baptism will be at the west side, at the river. At night a special sermon will be preached on baptism by the pastor. Rev. J. T. Gibbons, A. M. NORTH SIDE ODD FELLOWS FORTY THOUSAND DOLLAR BUILDING THE BARBER'S HOUSE ATTENTION! MERCHANTS! To do or not to do may be yours as you may choose, but it is the man that "does things" today that succeeds. 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Any agent or official whose conduct is unbecoming or discouresous to our subscribers or advertisers will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courrier Publishing Company. ATTACK UPON MAYOR MAGEE The recent attack upon the mayor of our city has attracted wide attention, and deservedly so, and results of some nature must certainly follow. We are not in position to verify or deny the chaffes made by Mr. Well but we are positive that the method used by the learned attorney is unbecoming the profession to say the least. Without attempting to dissect the arrangement, we venture our opinion upon it as a whole. If Mr. Well can prove any one item contained in his charge, his case needs no further prosecution. But the significant fact remains, that he has repeatedly made similar charges, and has proven none of them, nor has he attempted to prove them. If he had the city at heart, and went to Harrisburg in the interest of the city, why did he not base his claim on the merits of his cause, and not on the demises of the administration. His subject was one thing and his argument another. 5 We do not attempt to say that the present administration is ideal, nor does the mayor himself; but we are convinced that it is as good as it would be under a board or commissioners whose graft percentage would be larger than that received by the present number of city fathers. Nor was Mr. Well's method a many one. To resort to such base methods, dogs not bespeak the best type of citizen. Honer, and not vinegar, catches fies. If he wants the people to stand with his idea of city government, he will have to resort to the manly method of war. We have not heard anything more of Ulrich and his wife; perhaps she is out with the dog. Let overy Negro keep close watch on the legislature at Harrisburg; our interests demand a fair count. LOCAL NEWS The Y. M. C. A. will hold their big meeting Sunday at 4 p.m. at Bibitel church. Charles Tushighigham of Central Y. M. C. A. will be speaker. Good music. Come out. The 46th birthday anniversary of Mr. Cleo Brown was celebrated at her residence, 2025 Center Court last Wednesday evening. A dahlia luncheon was scheduled on the occasion, and the fact that her sons and daughter, Mrs. W. W. Jackson, Mrs. Brown wishes to thank her many friends for the number of presents received. Henry Lewis and Andrew Burcman, who will appear in the daule in "Dessert with Ann Wesley Church A.M.," are expert swordmen and their work has elicited much praise wherever seen. Their experience with the fola runs back from their apprenticeship in the Old River Celtic club, and with instructions she received under expert tutors, now considered her favorite. Don't fail to see them in this剧 It does not the money you make, but what you save that is a source of comfort in life and old age, and there is no bank in Pittsburgh more safer than the Germania Saviors Bank. Your Wood and Diamond Trusts Your patronage bank is solicited. The anniversary committee of G. L. O. of G. F. met on the 23rd and appointed a committee on program and speakers. Next meeting will be at Wisdom Lodge 1855. Ease your journey April 5th, and every member of the committee expected to be present. The service will be at Lafayette Temple. Mrs. Marshall Anderson, the wife of our popular Fifth avenue floral underwent an operation at Moneyhof. italial last week, and is getting along nicely. Attorney W. H. Stanton has returned from a ten days' trip to Puerto Col. where he went to look after some property of a client. If there is one thing that should be discouraged and stopped, it is the self-entrance of places where entertainments are to be held. People get credit and prizes often by this means that they do not deserve and have not won fairly. The Aged and Infirm Colored Women's fair and dinner was not patronized as largely this year as it should have been. They should introduce new features each year to make it more attractive and should be thoroughly advertised within 25 miles of Pittsburg, if they want the financial results of the century ago. They must be twentieth century methods now to get people interested. Bishop W. B. Derrick will arrive in the city today and will be the guest of Rev. C. J. Powell, Euclid Avenue church. A representative of this paper had the honor of being present for a short time at the ministerial meeting last Monday at noon, which meetings are held weekly at Bethel church Rev. J. Powell is president and identified with the office, and Rev. P. J. Blackburn is secretary. What little he heard of the discussions of subjects bespeaks of the importance of these meetings and their value to these ministers. Twenty years ago you would not have heard our ministers talking about the intellectual advancement of the ministry. The uplift of the race depends largely upon the intellectual and moral fibre of the ministers. These ministers should take a more active, interest in the civic affairs of the city, which are the core of the ministry, taxes and taxpayers as to any other race. For instance, such movements as the new city charter and other laws to be enacted either by the city or state government. If not asked, you, with other good citizens, should demand representation. The many friends of Rev. S. A. Vigil will be glad to hear that he has been returned to Warren church for another year. He is one of the most progressives of Braddbury, and Mrs. William Richardson, formerly of Braddock, but late of Durham, N. C. have returned to Braddock, Pa. to make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are gladly welcomed back to Braddock by their many friends. Mrs. M. La Vada-Carter Norris, and Mrs. Fannie L. Nevels have returned to their home in Braddock, after having spent a most delightful week as the guests of Mrs. Jas. J. Jones at Monongahela Castle. Wisdom Lodge No. 5153 H. O. of O. F. is making a hard fight to land one offered by the Gazzette Times, and they call upon every Odd Fellow in Pennsylvania to send them their conduits. In the library contest offered by the Gazette Times last year there was one White Doll Fellow lodge entered, and every one of their members where a Gazette Times could be court-clipped coupons for them, and as a consequence of which they will do likewise. Wisdom lodge will win one of the prizes. All persons desiring to help us will bring or mail coupons to General G. A. Novels or leave them at Morel Suttons, 518 Wylie avenue, Pittsburgh. There is only about one month of the contest; left, each coupon counts to votes. Some coupons can be bound and the page of the paper. This applies to members of every other fraternal order. Avery Chapel Literary and Church Aid, society, better known as the Avery Mission of the North Side, gave a fine program at the Empire Literary society at the Calvary Baptist church on Wylie avenue on Tuesday, March 25, in which the following persons were involved: Ruth Thompson, instrumental selection; Miss Marrille Taylor, reception; Miss Clark Wilkinson, solo; Mrs. C. Cristie and Miss Marte Taylor, piano duet. The Avery Chapel ```markdown ``` Literary and Church Aid Society meets every Thursday evening. A cordial invitation to attend is extended to all. Miss Beamer Barnett, one of this year's graduates of the Putnam high school, has already secured a position in the office of the protective Beerthood insurance Company, and Thomas T. Jackson is managing. This course begins provisorially and is followed by an additional course in these courses. That in exact proportion to the support we give to our local business enterprises is their ability to obtain avenues of mutualness to our organization and women. Mr. Jackson's company, as the writer can, testify from personal experience is second to none in its liberality and fairness to its patrons. John Harley, the well-known youth counselor and University of Putnam graduate, is permanently employed by a durable Steel Company as draftsman. You are cordially invited to attend Spurlock's Spring Millinery Opening Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3, 4 and 5. Come and select a beautiful hat or turban at the lowest prices. We have the latest styles from the cast. Your plurionge solicited. The second mass gathering of the Coles Co-Operative Company will hold at Euclid Avenue A. M. E. church, East End, Thursday, April at 8:30 m. Speakers: Dr. Powell, Dr. D.'S. Bentley and Attorney R. L. Vann. The company has launched upon a great enterprise for the race and deserves public attention. Off curs. Nona Coles, president; Carrie Coates, secretary; Mary Calloway, treasurer. WANTED—By Mrs. N. A. Arnold, 206 West street, Butler, Pa., a colored girl; perfect form; good complexion; nice hair; are 12 to 2 years. Dr. W. L. Lucas of Meriden, Miss, will preach at Warren M. E. church Sunday morning, and will give a moused lecture Monday night at same church. Rev. Lucas of the foremost ministers of the M. E. church, and our pastor not miss hearing him on these occasions. The Women's Charity club of Bethel A. M. E. church met at the residence of the secretary, Mrs. J. Gibson, 116 Sylvania avenue, Belzhou, Thursday afternoon, March 22. The society opened with singing and prayer. The roll was then called, each member responding by repeating a verse from the Bible. Poet new members were added to the beautiful poem, entitled "Forty Cents," which was very appropriate and highly appreciated by all present. The afternoon was spent in sewing. The hostess then served an elegant lunch, after which the society adjourned to meet Thursday, April 13, at the residence of Mrs. Martha Brouse, 2507 Berthard street. The society is still asking for donations of old clothing. Address Martha Brouse, 2507 Berthard street, Bell phone Scheley 4731. Malta commandery, No. 19, K. T. or the East End will worship on Easter Sunday at the Euclid Avenue A. M. E. church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. This will be the first public appearance of Malta, and quite an elaborate program has been arranged. Sr Knight Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D. the prelate, will deliver the sermon. The commandery will meet at asylum, 600 Causeway at 1:30 p.m. All Sr Knights in standing are cordially invited to attend in full Templar uniform. George C. Cockran, E. C.; attest, William S. Lewis, recorder. Program of Emma J. Moore Literary and Art Circle's public installation will be as follows: March, orchestra; coronation, Elks band; scripture read by the chaplain, Mrs. Georgia Goins; invocation, Mrs. H. Soloman; address of welcome on behalf of church. Rev. J. Poole on behalf of church. Mrs. Francis Riley on behalf of church. Dr. Franklin; instructional selection, Mrs. C. J. Powell; offerment address by exalted ruler of Ramesse lodge of Elks, 129, Wilkinsburg, William Hawkins, and Dr. G. H. Bolling. secretary or Lawrenceville lodge, G. C; O. O. F.; presentation of Emma J. Moore circle; selection, orchestra; installation, conducted by Mrs. Saddle B. Hamilton; vice president of church clubs; selection by circle; recitation, Miss Heirya or McKeesport; solo, William Strathers; remarks, Attorney R. L. Vann; "Nearer My God to Thee" orchestra; solo, Laura Brown, president F. E. W. Harper league; presentation; solo, Bessie Jones of Braddock; recitation, Miss E. Marshall; paper Mrs. C. Veany of Woman Culture club; selection orchestra; remarks by members of Carrollfield; offers orders in their noble work or charity. All clubs of State Federation and clubs not members of that body and fraternal orders will please meet in basement of church promptly on clock; an appointee will please this an evening of pleasure Mrs. Georgia Singleton Ralls, president; Mrs. Bertha Overby Burnet secretary. The Emma G. Morris Literary and Art circle, whose founder was Mrs. Lillian M. Shorter, has grown steadily since its organization in 1909, and is now one of the leading clubs of the city. Besides this enviable local location, she has also organized an important factor in a wider field as an auxiliary to the State Federation of Negro Women's clubs. "Especially commendable is the noble work this organization is doing for the East Brook Home for Destitute Colored Children. Mrs. Georgia Singleton Rails has worked uninterrupted to achieve this success and has assisted the other officers who are Cordella Thompson, vice president; Bertha O. Bonnett, secretary; Annie P. Alexander, treasurer; Lillian M. Shorter, corresponding secretary; Mary Brown, property holder; and Sarah Davenport, editions. Thomas J. Blythwood of Philadelphia, who made a business trip to Pittsburgh, was the Eliza Holloway, North Side. On St. Patrick's day a stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Blythwood in South Nineteenth street and left them a fine boy. Mother and son are doing the same. Mr. and Mrs. Blythwood are both social favorites in the Quaker City. The 'Nero Tuberculosis Hospital League of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania will have their regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the residence of Mrs. J. O. Taylor, 2200 Webster avenue, city. All members are requested to be present, also bring in all campion books. By order of president, Mrs. Levinia Gamble, Mrs. Hendrickson, corrections secretary. At St. Augustine's Episcopal church tomorrow, the Rev. W. Wood will pitch on the "Suffering of Our Blessed Lord." He will also a minister the holy sacrament, at 10:45 am. The work of St. Augustine's mission will well be mixed in everyday living, including to help make the season in every way profitable. It is pleasant to note the number of strangers that visit the mission with Sunday. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew renovated the walls and woodwork of the mission on last Monday night, as a lenient service of the cause. The Church of St. Augustine the Easter. The teachers are gather in the children and the priest is kept busy looking after the sick and affected in his part. There are no drones in the mission hive. Mr. Crawford reports great progress by the Boy's orchestra. The priest in charge (feels very happy) the work. The bishop, who says that his host succeeds in all of its labors and Mr. Wood has the confidence and beauty indorsement of his bishop in every move that he makes for the mission's progress. A confirmation class will be started immediately after Easter. Those who are looking to confirmation will do well to consult the Rev. H. G. Bulski, the Tarmonian Rev. Mr. W. Wood or last Friday night and the Rev. Wood exchanged pulpits with 68 men not long since. Tomorrow will be Passion Sunday. Next Sunday Palm Sunday THE COURIER at which time the church will be dec- orated with palms and the music will be of a very high order. W. H. STANTON, attorney-at-law, daugh- No. 427 Fifth avenue, city has money to invest in small mortgages of from $10 to $1,500 each. If you want to a good real estate risk, and Marie desire mortgage loan, call and see a him. March 10-41 We want to call your particular at- tention to Shannon's Wall Paper Store. 1707 Fifth avenue, whose ad- vertisement appears in this paper, John Henry has been years connected with considered one of the best wall paper hangers in the city. Patronize this store first, because he is employed by Mr. Shannon, and secondly, because you will get full value for your money. If you are doing anything or your friend drop us a card, and we will gratify to let the public and your friends know about your movement. See D. R. Lewis, real estate agent, 1317 W. Willy. avenue. If you want to rent a desirable house or buy a good home or telephone 3455-W Grant. See ad in this paper. Go to Ward's pool room for a good game and patronize your own race. He has 10 tables. Don't forget to patronize the stores who advertise in our paper. If you want to continue to publish a paper that means much for the race in Pittsburg. Any school girl or boy can win that ten dollars in gold for turning in the most subscriptions by April 15th. Try it and see how easy it was to win the money. The winner's picture will appear in this paper. "W. H. STANTON, attorney-at-law. No. 427 Fith avenue, City, has money to invest in small mortgages of from $500 to $1,500 each. Are the owner of a good real estate risk and can take a mortgage loan, call and see him. March 10-41 A very enjoyable house party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Fortress, in honor of Miss Perry and Miss Nellie Himmels both high school teachers, and W. Mrs. Perry is spending her April vacation in Pittsburgh as the guest of Miss Himmels. Ms. Perkins, a prominent Sabbath school worker in St. Johns A. M. E. church of Cleveland or. her aunt, Mrs. Perkins of 5161 Duluth, is greeting talk to the Bethel Sabbath school pupils last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. M. C. Calloway, millinery and notions, 3531 Wyle avenue, would like to see her many friends and patrons at her grand opening of spring goods, hats of the latest styles and shapes. The popular and well-known tailor, Walter W. Hendrickson, has moved his tailor shop to 3535 Wyle avenue and will be pleased to see his old patrons and show them his assigment of spring goods. There is no room for a tailor or sorter and he deserves your patronage. See ad in this mager. The annual Palm Sunday services of Naomi court No. 8 will be held in Bethel A. M. B. church, Sunday, April 9, 1911, at 7:30 p.m. Visitors court now in Monongabla City, Monongabla City, and all local courts, Masonic lodges in the vicinity are invited to participate. Music by Prof. Meyers' orchestra. Public invited to attend. The Hesperia Social club wishes to announce that they are friends that their Easter dance will be given Wednesday, April 26, 1911. The club management is exercising special care in their arrangements to make this affair one long to be remembered in the social ranks of Pittsburg. There are meetings of the Pennsylvania State Federation will meet in New Castle, May 16. Presidents of local clubs, state officers and superintendents of departments are members of the board. Clubs sending money to the treasurer will please the office m停office and not Pittsburg, R. E. Aldrider, president. If you are looking for cheap books, go to Mounts, 602 Wylie avenue. Have books especially adapted for ministers in their work. Credit to reliable publisher, buy the Courier at this book store. Subscribe now for the Courier, and set it first mail Saturday morning at your home. Don't forget to read the for rent lists in this paper. Very desirable rooms and locations. Visit our notes free, and our columns are opened to everybody. Tell us what your friends are doing. If you want to buy a room house on Wylie avenue, completely furnished, cheap, located between Congress and Washington streets, inquire at once at. Courier office, 1209 Wylie avenue. Best reasons to sell your house, be the sixth and seventh books of Moses, Elbertus Mangus and Long Lost Friend at Mounts' Book Store, 602 Wylie avenue. Cheapest place in town to buy new and second-hand books. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Green of 1709 Wylie avenue will move to their new home in Washington, D. C., on April Calvary Baptist church held its first bazaar March 20, and it proved a success, both socially and financially. Rev. H. W. Childs, pastor, wants to add the many friends for their liberality. City Solicitor Charles A. O'Brien will be the speaker this Sunday at 10 a.m. at Locendi church symposium. R. R. H. Morris was a pleasant caller at the residence of Rev. F. A. Scott last Wednesday, and also called on Mrs. Thorwell. The second quarterly meeting of the Wayman A. M. E. church will be held Sunday afternoon, April 2 from 3 o'clock to Rev. Wakefield of Avery mission, at which time the choir of Brown's chapel will brush music in the afternoon. This is getting along nicely and seems to be moving on the upward grade and we feel that God is prospering us. We have taken in part of two families since our quarterly meeting. Last Sunday was the preparatory, grand rally of the Mizion Baptist church. The audience was largely entertained by the two clubs, the Royal Banner in the afternoon and the Willing Workers in the evening. These both had a splice program. Students from the area were followed by Patricia address by Rev Simpson title: *Music Has Its Share in the Church.* solo, Mrs. Lee of Tebee mine church. Music was far finished by the Mead avenue choir. The church returns them many thanks for their able support. Select reading: Mrs. Sadie Banks: solo, John Scott: select reading, Miss Minnie Meedes Joole, Miss Marion Thornell, Robert Crump of Sherden, Pa. a prominent, business man, and his daughter, Miss Gert Pide, and also Miss Sara Hammond of Sherden Pa. spent last Sunday evening with Mrs Thornell and her daughters, Mrice Gert Pide. The girl had a very pleasant evening. South Side Notes The second quarterly meeting of St Paul A. M. E. church, Presiding Elder Bentley presiding, was hell last Sunday. It was*one of the largest quarterly meetings that has been held in this church for some time. Rev. Powell of Euclid Avenue church presided over the vernacular and choir sang with much sweetness and melody. The collection was lifted by Rev. Morris of Brown's chapel and Rev. Hurley of Wylie Avenue church. The quarterly conference was held Wednesday evening. The presiding elder congratulated the members and pastor on the great improvement of the hurry. Mrs. Penning's of Knoxville and Mrs. K. H. Morris of East End were callers at the parapage. The Busy Bee Embroidery club met at the parsonage and was entertained by Mrs. Horton. Among the program Miss Esther Monroe played one of her beautiful selections. Cornelia lightning one of her classical solos, then came Miss Oscarella Williams with one of her famous Dunbarn selections. We had some very encouraging remarks from Mr. Pend. Rev. Williams then recited a beautiful recitation. Presiding Bemerlin Bentling and encouraging remarks. Miss Oscarella Williams then recited, by request, "The Party," by Paul Lawrence Dunbar. At 4 o'clock the ladies entered the dining room where Mrs. Horton had prepared an elaborate lunch. Monroe was accidently hurt this week and is detailed from work. Mr. Webb of Virginia, grandfather of Mrs. Andrew Summers, is a visitor at the Summers home. Euclid Avenue A. M. E. CHURCH Euclid Avenue A. M. E. CHURCH (By Mirnie Harris.) Ms. Dr. Gant and Mrs. C.J. Powell were very highly entertained at the residence of Mrs. Luther Dawson, 6025 Hoveler Street, Thursday, April 11, 2014. The Violet Art club, including Mrs. Yentry, Mrs. Coy, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Cares, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Bransom, Mrs. Bullett Mrs. MacWhithlers. The members of the Altar, Guild wish to thank all persons who were concert at Euphoria Avenue church March 5. The S. S. Floral club will meet at the residence of Willis Harryille, Wednesday evening, April 5, 1911. Torrance street. The Married Women's Culture club wish to thank all of those who patronized them at their Arthie Washington tea parlor. Mrs. Doyle as its financial success. The Violet Art club was very highly entertained at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Davenport, 5716 Broad street on Friday afternoon, March 24. Covers were laid for fifteen. Beside the laid for fourteen, the inlayed guests were Mrs. C. L. Powell, W. W. Hardy and Mrs. S. H. Yoens. The next regular meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. MacWhittriges, 2539 Wylie avenue. OBITUARY 1825—Anne E. Amos, Deceased—1911. (By J. P. Scott) For each moment of flitting time, each pulsation of the heart—some lonely traveler of, this mundane sphere loosens the grasp of the thinner of earth and sinks into every through one of the opened heart Sister Amos, with stretched wines to life where Jesus is, to mortality. Hers was a picturesque character, sturdy, independent, positive and aspiring. She was borne on the restless bosom of the sea. She was a child of the sea, as well as a child of the King. Her mother, a native of France, married a native West German. Three months before her birth her father, a sailor, was lost at sea and her mother desiring to emigrate to America, came in 1825 to North Carolina, remaining there for six years, when they emigrated to Pennsylvania. In the outer affairs of human life she was an abolitionist and her husband, whose home was an underground mine, where they incarcerated for acts under the fugitive slave law. Prior to the war of the rebellion she opened a kindergarten school which played an important part in the educational development of Negro children. She had herself been taught in a school in the town of church in the food shop on this year, and her mothers among whom was the mother of Prof. Scott. Immediately after the war, when those of the race who had the ability, were sought for to go south to teach the newly born nation of free Negroes, Mrs. Annie E. Amos was summoned and taught at Concord, N. C. Mrs. Bishop Harris belins one of her pupils, and taught at Harrison. She returned to Harrison. In later years always interested in the causes of humanity, and being a believer in organization, she became the founder of the Independent Order of Daughters of Temperance of the State of Pennsylvania. During her regime there occurred an act, in which she played a most prominent part and stands as a monument to the Negro women of the United States. In 1858 for a hall or their own, which was dedicated May 14, 1858, Mrs. Amos, assisted by many others of prominence, Rare pride was a dominant characteristic, and hence she gave her heart and life to the temperance cause, and they was no Negro woman in Harrison in the last 10 years who has been so courageous. The white temperance wishers also sought her, advised with her, used for the cause of temperance among the Negroes. She was a a fragrant on her church and the women of the Zion church owe a debt of gratitude to her. Should her memory not be held sacred, Her soul was in the Sunday school and to her dying day she dispensed the cards and rewards of merit to the children of the infant department. For women assisting superiors and a teacher lasted 10 years. 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Mrs. Seth Grignage of Barnett avenue is at Barnesville, O., where she was called last week by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Robert Cowen. Miss Robbie Richardson of East End, Pittsburg, spent Sunday with her brother, E. A. Richardson, and wife. Miss Della Vaugn of Beaver, Pa., is visiting her parents at this place. Thomas Baker spent Wednesday and Thursday at Youngstown, O. Messrs. Perry Dungee and Harry Ebbits were Washington callers last Sunday. Mrs. Anna Thomas Smith was at Pittsburg caller the past week. R. W. Stewart, field superintendent of the National Benefit Association, who has been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Cordeck, returned to Monessen Tuesday. Elmer Grinage, a wealthy farmer of Woodfuff, Greene county, spent last Thursday and Friday with his son, Seth Grinage of Canton township. Miss Alma Lightfoot of Wheeling, W. Va., who has been the guest of Mrs. I. E. Ashbury the past two weeks, returned home on Friday. Alfred A. Stewart of the Washington Trust Company has purchased a house and lot on Central avenue, to which place he will move about April first. John T. Brandy and family will remove to a recently purchased home on Gibson avenue. Mrs. C. Honesty wishes to thank all persons who have assisted her securing Dispatch free trip trips and asks all her friends to take the Dispatch for a few weeks. She is doing nicely and stands a fair chance of being the successful conspirant. Mrs. Ella Corbin, Mrs. Rosa Lewis Mrs. Grace Henderson and Mrs. Bessie Fields were Pittsburgh callers last Thursday. The antitant son of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Johnson is seriously ill of whooping cough. John, Jr., better known as Jay, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin, is ill of whooping cough. William Frazier, Jr., who was ill last week, threatened with appendicitis, is able to go to school. Mrs. Charles Cox is able to be out after being confined to her home with a severe cold for two weeks. Mrs. Rev. T. J. Askew, who has been seriously ill improving, but still is ill, is added to the house. Alfred Crookgat, Lieutenant colonel of the Second Patricial regiment, G. U. O. P., has been confined to bed the last week with a severe attack of tonsillitis and grip. Samuel E. Brooks or the Citizens Bank has been on the sick list the last week. Word has been received in Washington of the serious illness or Miss Helen J. Rozers of Adrian. Mich. Miss Rogers visited her cousin, Mrs. L. C. Honesty, two years ago and made many friends here, who sincerely hope for her speedy recovery. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. IUFSU services prevailed last Sunday, the pastor being assisted by Rev R. H. Bumry, who gave us two well-prepared sermons. The attendance at Sunday school was large. After the study of the lesson the school was addressed by J. H. Iams, district superintendent of Bible classes, and by Presiding Elder Bumry. Preparations are on foot for a missionary rally at Easter. The second quarterly conference was held Monday evening. All services last Sunday were well attended. The pastor, Rev. Hoeypreened two excellent sermons. Quarterly review was conducted at the Sunday school. Many visitors were present and five new scholars were enrolled. The B. Y. P. U. held a social lag Saturday night, which was a financial success. The missionary program rendered last week was well attended and a notum of money raised. The energetic president, Mrs. Elizabeth Gamble, keeps her members at active work. Mrs. A. C. Wynbush, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. Miss Luth Ransom, another recent by sleek member, is able to resume her place in the choir. Harvey Saunders, a deacon of the Mr. Olive Baptist church of Canonsburg, was in our midst last Sunday. James H. Wilson and Charles Franklin were dinner guests at the home of Samuel Bush last Sunday. The deaconesses, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Caul, will hold a social in the church basement April first. Social. Mrs. Mittle Walters of Erie street was screamily surprised last Saturday evening when about a dozen of her friends called upon her in honor of her birthday. The affair was gotten up by Mrs. Walters' children Ullesses and Monzella, and not until refreshments were served, did she see anything. The opening was spent in social chat and music the guests departed at a late hour, each wishing Mrs. Walters a happy turn of the day. Mrs. L. G. Moseby entertained at dinner last week in honor of Miss Alma Lightfoot of Wheeling. Covers were laid for six. Misses Corena and Pearl Baker entertained about twenty young people are their home on Kupke avenue, in honor of Harry Baker of Councillville, who is visiting here. A pleasant evening was spent with music and games as diversions after which a three course luncheon was served. Mrs. Weekly Thomas of Railroad street was nocturnal last Monday evening at a pretty appointed party given in honor of the twentieth birthday of her son, William Thomas. About forty young people were present out of town guests Miss Helen and Rebecca Barker of Brownsville, Lucia Jennings of California, Wallace Bavill of Charleston, Miss Jefa of Camphela and the Misses Whicker of Canonsburg. Miss Anna B. King was hostess at a surprise, party Monday evening given by honor of her brother, Theodore. A pleasant social evening was spent. The Nancy Thurman club met Monday evening at the home Mrs. Ashbury After room the following program was rendered: Piano selection, Mrs. L. C. Honesty; recitation. Miss Louise Tanner; vocal solo. Mrs. L. Lightfoot; piano selection. Mrs. Raymond Anderson; reading. Miss Bessie Smith. Several visitors were present and added much to the enjoyment of the evening. Dainty freshments with a social hour following completed the evening's entertainment. The play, "Lost in London," which was given Tuesday evening by the T. B. Bank's club, was a success, the parts being well rendered. This play was under, the direction of Mrs. George Brown to whom great credit is due for its success. UNIONTOWN (By Abbie D. Andersen) (By Abbie D. Anderson) Miss Hattie Barker of Brownsville was the guest of Miss Nannie Alridge last Sunday. Mrs. Marta Johns of New Castle is visiting friends and relatives here. The "Social Glass" or "Virtim of the Bottle," a play given under the auspices of the Court of Calanthe in the K. of P. hall Thursday evening, March 22, was largely attended and a grand success in every way. It was instructive and most helpful to the cause of temperance. Every character in the cast was a star. Rupert Carter, representing the unwise young married man who played at the drinks too much and lost; Benjamin Thomas the good physician; Elizie Calahan, the temperance lecturer; Harry Boggs, the bartender; Theodore White, the wise messenger in the lawyer's office, who saved the young drunkard's property; Frederick Robinson, the scheming lawyer; Mrs. Charity Robinson, the pleasing and uninchilling man who stole to his husband until he was Mrs. E. J. Scott, the gossiper, who made people miserable, thinking she was making them happy; Mrs. Clara Jackson, the bartender's wife, who was killed by her husband while he was in a desperate state of delirium tremens, who in turn committed suicide, were all good. The play made a profound impression upon its audience. Mrs. Robert Carter gave a birthday party last Tuesday afternoon in honor of Madaline Austin, her little granddaughters, fourth birthday. Miss Ethel Gordon has returned to her home in Fairance after spending a pleasant time with her, grandmother in Mononghela. Mrs. James Terry called on friends in Oliphant last Sunday. The drama given at the A. M. E. Zion church on the 27th was a grand success. Mrs. Carrie Lee, Mrs. Fannie Grand, Mrs. Miley Grand and Miss Lavina Morgan of Scotdale were guests of Mrs. Jordan Bird last Sunday. Rev. J. C. Temple will preach at Zion church next Sunday. A very pretty appointed affair was the dinner given by Miss Helen Smith at her home in Hopwood in honor of Leonard Stockton. Covers were laid for fourteen. The menu consisted of: Grape fruit with maraschino cherries, chicken, peas, sweet potatoes, slaw, oranges with coconut candy, cake, pie and cocon. The colops were pink and white with pink and white carnations as a centerpiece. Those present were: Misses Nannie B. Jordan, Emma Thompson, Louise Watkins, Elizabeth Thomas, Georgiana Stubblefield, Nettle and Helen Smith and Emma Thomas, Messrs. John Smith, John Settle, Harry Gales, M. L. Stockton, Florence Griffith and Elijah Stubblefield. Mr. Stockton, assistant superintendent of the Mt. Olive Baptist Sunday school, expects to leave for Kentucky about April 23d. He will be greatly missed. Rev. Jordan Hoosley filled the pulpit at Mt. Olive Baptist church last Sunday night. He preached a soul-stirring sermon to a good sized crowd. Miss G. Stubblefield of, Oliphant was the guest of Mrs. James Terry last week. Charles and Ralph Brown of Scottsdale were Uniontown visitors Sunday. St. Paul A. M. E. Church The rally last Sunday went far beyond what the pastor, Rev. Dr. Anderson, anticipated it would. In the morning a splendid audience greeted the pastor, who preached from the text. "The barrel of inal shall not waste, neither shall the crusie of oil fail." (1 Kings 17:11). A platform meeting was held at 2 p.m. Rev. McGee, a business man here, made a talk. At 1:55 p.m. the pastor preached to a large course of people on the subject of "Bringing your brother with you." selecting the following text: "Ye shall not see my face except your brother be with you." (Gen 42:11). Collection of those with him to follow. When it is remember that there was not any soliciting done by the members for this rally, it clearly demonstrates that the pastor and people are together working for the common good of all. Each member was asked to bring so much, and they did. Mrs. C. H. Plummer of Morgantown street received the sad news from Washington, D. C., that her brother Duffy Champ, was accidentally killed last Saturday by a street car. Mr. Champ was in the barber business at the time of his untimely taking off. Mrs. Plummer has the deep sympathy of her many friends here. Mrs. C. Emory Payne of Burkley street was confined to her bed last week but she is much improved an this writing. The senior and junior choirs, under the headress of Miss Toni Robinson and Mrs. W. B. Anderson, are preparing music for Easter. The choir of the A. M. E. church of Brownsville he will give a musical entertainment in St. Paul's church April 6. Don't miss it. SEWICKLEY W. Wheeler By T. W. Whitlock On Thursday evening, April 16, the St. John's Lodge Free A. Masons No. 10, will celebrate their nineteenth anniversary at their temple, corner Beaver and Broad streets. The committee has secured some of the best talent of the valley to entertain and promises a grand treat. Committee: William Mossett, Lewis Lewis, Eldward Crawford, Lewis Hallstock, Jasit G. Mathew, Jr. secretary. Retirements will be served! Come and spend a pleasant evening with your friends. Admission tickets, including refreshments. Tickets can be obtained from any of the above named. The concert given by the Tambouron social club was a grand success. Will be able to tell more about it in the next issue! Mr. and Mrs. Prason were guests THE COURIER of Mrs. and Mrs. Spencer Banks on Sunday. Mrs. Andrew Brown of Carnegie and Mrs. Geo. Fields of Washington. Pa. were guests of Mrs. Lulu Durham from Friday to Sunday afternoon of last week. Rev. Ellis of Washington, Pa., who has been spending several weeks in the valley has returned to his home. Miss L. Johnson paid a few calls in the city during the week. John Henderson of East Liverpool O., was the guest of Rev. Henry Durham on Sunday. Among the out-of-town visitors to the parsonage of St. Mathews A. M. E. Zion church during the week was Miss E. Armstead of Edgeworth and Jas. Parker of Stoops Ferry. Mrs. William Ford of Edgeworth gave a handsome surprise party for her husband's birthday anniversary that was very nicely arranged. Miss Sadie Jackson of Braddock, rendered several of her fine selections which helped to enliven the evening. Quite a number of guests were present and a very enjoyable evening was had by all. Mrs. Julia Harris, mother of Mrs. Frank W. Whitlock, returned home on Wednesday, expecting to visit friends in Steubenville, O. and Cambridge en route. The Easter Sunday program is being rehearsed two and three times a week for the St. Mathews, A. M. E. Zion church going along for Easter Monday evening under the supervision of Mrs. Mathilda Brown and James Mathews, Sr. Mr. "Stork" was very busy during the week, having delivered two bouncings boys, one to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mays of Ferry street and another to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Frazier of Edgeworth. Mrs. Ellen Ford is convalescing slowly, also Mrs. Townsend. Miss Pearl Mimms is confined to her residence on Bank street, suffering with tonsilitis and gastric trouble. Friends of Mrs. Harvey Mimms will be delighted to see her in a few days when she is expected to return from the Sewickley Valley hospital. There was a good attendance at St. Mathew's N.E. church last Sabbath evening, although the weather was very disagreeable. Miss Jane Johnson and Rosie V. Whitlock attended the mission meeting in Pittsburgh last Sunday. The temporary organization of the Colored Y. M. C. at met last Sunday at the Triumph Baptist church. A good crowd turned out and listened attentively to the White Y. M. C. A. of Sewickley, who gave a very instructive address. The meeting will be held this Sabbath at the Antioch Baptist church in New York. Rev. Agate of the White Baptist church has promised to speak at that hour. Come one and all and join our band for a good cause. Join our list of regular subscribers for the Courier. Master Henry Duran will gladly record you. Harrisburg, Pa. (by A. B. Rice) Theo. Frey attended the annual sermon of K. of P. at Canden. N. J., last Sunday he was the guest of St. James' lodge of Philadelphia. Grand Chancellor B. G. Collier visited the Pythian lodge last Thursday evening on his annual tour of the lodges of the state. While here he assisted in making five new members; also lecturing to the officers on their knowledge as to the ritualistic work of the order. David Price, who has been in business here for some time, will shortly move to Carlisle, Pa., where he has purchased a home. He has been in ill health for quite a while, and believes the change will do him good. Mrs. James R. Wilson of Tanner avenue left Monday morning for Reading, where the wedding of his brother John H. Wilson which occurred Monday evening at his residence 222 Court street. Little Viola Richardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson of South street is quite ill with scarlet fever. Mrs. Sarah P. Brown has given up her residence on 420, South street having packed her furniture preparatory to moving it to 'her new home. Seattle, Wash., where her husband is now located. William Edmonds, the popular bartender of Hotel Frye, who fell and fractured his ankle a few weeks ago is able to get about with the assist- able, or crunches. Hon. Peter Blackwell, councilman of Steckton, Pa., was a visitor to the State capitol. He is interested in the new school code law on its third reading. Robert J. Nelson, the popular clerk and overman district master of the G. U., O. of O. F., visited the district committee meeting held at Musketia, Pa., last week. Mr. Nelson is contacted with the bureau of mines. Quite an enthusiastic crowd of Pitt- man plan officers invaded the capi- nial, with band and transparences, red necesses, and red tape. They creat- ed quite a commotion on the hill. They were here condemning the Pittman administration, having (in their own estimation) the one great plan or re- form, the initiative, referendum, and retail. The only panacea of discr- tured, disappointed and chronic kickers —with a few weakened office holders to fill in. While they claimed they had representatives from all walks of life the writer failed to see one Negro in the whole bunch. The same can be said of the committee of boroughs that was here last week. Quite diffe- rent indeed from our domey little mason, W. A. Magee, who last week brought a representative of our race along with his committee. In mentioning of the presentation, to Edward Ambush, watchman of the senate, the writer failed to mention that it was Master George Shneidman, the biggest-hearted little page, was chairman of the committee. George Brown has resigned his position as chef at Freecke's Hotel, Milwaukee, Pa., and has returned to his old home, Huntington, W. Va., where he takes charge of one of the leading hotels of, that city. Wesley *Union* A. M. E. Zion church, Harrisburg, the oldest Negro church in the city, was caused to mourn the loss of a unique character in the person of Mrs. Annie E. Amos. She ceased to be a living factor at Prairie, Sunday. March 26 as the negro congregation was in town. In silent prayer she pastored in audible joy that a quiet, peaceful departure would be here: On Tuesday at 11 a.m. the funeral services were conducted at the church. Undertaker John L. Thomas having charge of the was in charge of, his hartle TISEM & JEFFRESS Tailors 70 FOLLOW ST. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD WITH NEW STYLES High Class Spring and Summer Line PLACE: TIME BUFFER PAY AS YOU PLEASE Fit Style and Workmanship Guaranteed SEE T. & J. WITH WORLD'S FASHIONS P. & A. PHONE 356 2 F. PITTSBURGH, PA. ular duties. The religious services were conducted by the pastor, Ref. E. D. Jones, D. D., who preceded the corpse, the robed choir following, chanting a hymn. After the usual formal exercises, Dr. Chambers, P. E., leading the scriptures, Prof. J. P. Scott, at the request of the family, prepared and read the following obituary. A favorite hymn was rendered, after which the pastor visibly touched by the departure of the deceased delivered a masterful sermon on the "ripened shock." He paid a most glowing tribute to one whom he termed a woman, who was a model or purity, of elevated Christian character, lauding her for her devotion to every known duty in the church. Tears came to the eyes of the audience as he portrayed the bent form wending its way to the church. He then branched out to her life's devotion to her organizations, more especially of that of the Independent Order of Daughters of Temperance. The tribute ended, the order or Daughters of Temperance attending in full numbers, the Ladies' circle of the G. A. R. the Order of Eastern Star, all paid their tribute, to their deceased sister by each rendering full ritualistic services. Resolutions were read by Mrs. Rose on behalf of the Excelsior. Adult Bible class; also resolutions from the Sunday school by Mrs. Helen K. Pope. A large console of citizens viewed the remains. Interment was made in Lincoln cemetery. ```markdown ``` Monongahela (By Richard Jones) BY Richard Jones Mrs. Sarah E. Carter of Braddock Pa., is visiting Mrs. M. C. Harris, Fourth street, Mrs. Gertrude Pitts entertained at dinner in honor of Mrs. Sarah E. Carter of Braddock Pa., and Mrs. Myrtle S. Noel of this city. Mrs. Noel will leave. Friday evening for Kentucky, where she will visit Mr. Noel's parents or for definite period. On Tuesday evening, April 4, the good people of Monongahela will be greeted by the jersey shop W. B. Park. D. D. of the third Episcopal district, together with his esteemed wife, Lady Derrick. Bishop Derrick will give his famous lecture "The Two Flags." Everybody should appreciate this opportunity of hearing this great educator and pack old Bethel on the evening of the 4th. Mrs. G. A. Nevels, Mrs. Sarah E. Carter and Mrs. M. LaVada Carter-Norris, all of Braddock. And on Tuesday evening Mrs. Gertrude Pitts had the same guests and Mrs. B. Jones and Mrs. Hallie Smith. Mrs. Hallie Smith. 415 sixth street, entertained at 12:00 clock Wednesday in honor of Mrs. G. A. Nevels, Mrs. Sarah E. Carter and Mrs. M. LaVada Carter-Norris and Mrs. Mary B. Jones. Miss Edna Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simmons of this city, was married Wednesday to Emmlitt McPherson by the Rev. C. J. Powell. D. D., pastor of Euclid Avenue A. M. E. church, East End, Pittsburg. After the ceremony the parties were entertained at an elaborate supper prepared by the bride's aunt, Mrs. Margaret Castleman of Homestead, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson will be at home to their many friends on Lincoln street, where the groom has built and furnished a beautiful seven-room house, with all modern improvements. Congratulations for Mr. and Mrs. McPherson. Mrs. Mary B. Jones, Sixth street, gave an informal reception Wednesday, March 29, in honor of Mrs. Anna Johnson, Cambridge, Ohio; Mrs. G. A. Nevels and Mrs. M. LaVada Carter-Norris. This reception was an appreciative affair by honored guests and enjoyed by all present. At a late hour the esteemed hostess served an elaborate lunch, being assisted by Mrs. Hallie Smith and Miss Gazel Pitts. The out of town guests were Miss Anna Johnson, Cambridge, Ohio; Mrs. Nettie Jackson, Mrs. Hattie Turner, Mrs. Lulu Spriggs of Monesson and Mrs. Georgia Perry and Mrs. Margaret E. Ferguson of Charleston, Mrs. D. A. McPherson, Geary street, entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. G. A. Nevels, Mrs. M. LaVida Carter-Norris of Braddock, also Mrs. Mary B. Jones. A large amount time was spent. WAYNESBURG (B. Mary H. Workman) Rev J. S. Smith reached two very interesting sermons on Sunday morning and evening. And Christian Endeavor league member Mrs. H. Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs. H. S. Williams, president. The Ladies' Church Aid society met at the home of Mrs. Fred Diggs last Thursday evening. Mrs. Rebecca Jackson remains on all at her home on West Lincoln street. C. S. Hickey is not feeling so well at this writing. Levi Davison has been very sick for the past month. Mrs. Lizzie Johnson is assisting Mrs. Tate in the hair dressing parlor this week. Those who took examinations in the teachers' training class were Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, Miss Retta Hickey, Miss Laina Coston, Messrs. Robert Smith and Homer Jackson. Misk Rhotta Hickey has been on the sick list for the pas. week. Rev. J. S. Smith attended the Odd Fellows reception at Charleroi last week. He also visited at Monesessen, Pa. It will start a savings account. in this strong old bank, will not as an Incentive for future saving and may be the foundation of your business success. Why not start? 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BELL PHONE 3618 GRANT 5 MR. THOMAS(KID WELCH) President PHIL NEWTON, Vice President. JENE EDWARDS, Secretary. KID LEE, Floor Manager All Sports Will Be There. Will ADMISSION 25 CENTS Sports Will Be There. Will ADMISSION 25 CENTS BRADFORD, PA (11) Eugene Bentley) Frank Truman and Frank, Enty spent Sunday in Jamestown, N.Y. Mrs. E. L. Myers spent several days in Ridgway this week with her husband, Mike Myers, who has been indisposed. Miss Genevieve Brown class '11 was one of the characters in a beautiful play entitled "Pasquita" rendered by Bradford High school in Grand theater, March 24. The Sewing circle of the A. M. E. church are quite busy preparing to give an old folks concert April 4. A great treat. Mrs. Mabel Matthews, the chorister, rehearsing to render on Easter "A MANIA BANK ESTABLISHED 1670 LONDON STREET and Interest on Savings M. SEVEN MILLIONS STEAM MEAT EUROPEAN PEAN RIDLEY CAFE ATIC AVENUE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. WORRY Wall Paper T SHANNON'S re, 1707, 5th Ave. using our customers square dealing for SHANNON ALER And Room Mouldings. N 3618 GRANT Forget IS BIG BALL AY, APRIL 17TH. D FULTON STREET. Door Manager There. Will You? 25 CENTS Call to see us. Open Day and Night. COOK'S CAFE MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS. 1319 Wylie Avenue. Pittsburg, Pa. Story in Song of the Orient. The choir is doing nicely under her direction. The little folks are being trained by Misses Lillian and Genevieve Brown. Rev. P. H. Williams preached a practical sermon from the test "What Is that in Thine Hand." Ev. 4: 2, theme "Opportunities." Sunday evening, to a fair sized audience in spite of the inclement weather. FIVB AMONG THE CHURCHES stx ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. Bethel A. M. E. Church (By F. W. Connors) Last Sunday, we suppressed day at Bethel 10:10. Mrs. Josephine Bartimore garlanded the opening lyric. Trevor Q. God and Search, the Ground. F. W. W. Collins led in prayer. Mrs. Grace P. Ocker and the scripture lesson and then Mrs. Josephine Davidson of Horseshoe praeced a soul stirring concert. At 3 o'clock there was a platform meeting and in the evening a sacred concert. It was 3 o'clock. Jim Larson, the pastor, the Horseshoe Candis, J. A. Hamilton and Mr. Jackson all of John Wesley church song for the Christian Endeavor. This is acknowledged the best quartet of the city. The men will have, April 20th for men's day. Look out girls! The ten days' Japanese tea is now beautifully decorated. Don't fail to attend that's fair and see the costumes of the ladies. It will close April 7. The pastor, Rev. K. Frenier Hahley, will occupy the pelpit next day. The confirmation will be administered at the morning service. Dr. Hurley is all smiles now she he has succeeded in getting the en- tire church organized. From the offices to the youngest. Everyday is now The annual election of the trustees was held March 22. The following old trustees were elected: J. Henry Webs, J. E. Thompson, J. A. Hopkins, John Mel. atrice, S. D. Roach and F. W. Collins. The new one-sarer B. B. Williams, W. S. Neal and Frank Fowler. F. W. Collins was elected delegate to the electoral college. Palm Sunday will be celebrated with special service all day. Rev. B. D. Washington, D. C. secretary of church extension, will preach at the morning and afternoon services. In the evening the pastor, Rev. Dr. Hurley, will preach to Naomi court. The choir will furnish special music for the day. afternoon, serpensor. Rev. Hurie, Knight Tempel. Knight Cyrenne il celebrate their h a banquet. Bebesh church special guest nurley mary amily two char persons of Sir and Sir Knight. Sir Knight at active colored Allegheny mount at 93 Elm mons. At nightley, he preach in the nightly M. Knight Temple, commendary No. 60th anniversary the lecture room They will have Knight R. Fren. They will also hter members B. L. Br. Lemiet J. Googins Googins is, the Mason west of mountains. Get the street. JOHN ESLEY A. M. E. Z. V. CHURCH The morning service was every largely attended at Sunday. Rev W. Les preach N. from Mark. W. Subject. My beloved Son, hear 9 am In the evening the subject was "Jesus and the woman at the well of Samaria."—John 4. 7. The "Tuberculosis Hospital league is to be congratulated on the program reordered at 3 p.m. Sunday. The successful contest for the dumont ring was Mrs. Samah Smith of East End who had collected $1. Mrs. Abbe, Harris, chairman of the pro-staff committee, desires to notify in mention the program a success. Mrs. H. E. Watson reeled a temperate selection that was well worth hearing and was a temperate lesson to all. Mrs. K. V. Stuart deserves special mention for leading the singing. Many persons came forward, and pledged their support to the work. A crowded house witnessed the sixteenth Jones gold medal point. The first part of the pro-staff chorus took place in oratorical contest. Joan M. Jordan won the rodd-medal. "Currier, Must Not King Tonight" was recited by six young ladies. All the contestants did well. Miss Maria Nicholas was first hostess, Miss Elizabeth and Katherine Davis were a the for third place. Attorneys' Frank R. Steadard, Wilfred Holmes, Earle Bebard, graduate of King's school of oratory. Mrs. Bertha Howard, Rev. W. L. Lee were judges. Mrs. Linda Bullden, a clap of pounds misses, whose ages range from nine to twelve years, furnished the pastor's study at a cost of $77. The proceeds from the contest is to finish paying of these adducedees. The did show and pound's pound progress in every way, if some few did forget to bring a cup and saucer. Some of the societies bought a set of dishes. In short, the church has a quantity of fine china, the pastor a few pounds more in the cupboard and the fine program and the taste superf. The Bell Telephone Invention, January 9, for the benefit of the V. C. E. society, promises to be the hit of the season. You will miss a rare treat if you miss this invention. The O. E. choir will render the program at Avery mission church North Side, Sunday April 9, at three o'clock. Lloyd McCoy, one of John Wesley's enriched young men, kind, consented to superintend the services at Rankin mission last Sunday. So will he please the people that they are asking for a return visit in the near future. Sunday is quarterly meeting. F. E. D. Bradley will speak in the meeting and for the communion service at clock. The usher board are preparing to entertain the public with a high class concert April 9. Miss V. V. Shorts is in the Allegheny General hospital. May war and baby show to be in the Amity street. the church on May 13 and 14. The boys of Homestead are looking baby show will be the chief feature forward to a strong ball team this season. They will be known is the fair. The surgical services of little Mr. Godd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Shepherd, were held at the morning Monday afternoon. She was a obtusely Sunday school scholar, and was taking part in the school's oratory about one year. God, in his wise judgment, took to dwell with him in that beautiful land on high, where darkness and sorrow flow over, where all is joy and gladness. Sheep on little one, we shall see, you again some time down. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH North Side Pittsburg, Pa. The services at: Brevet Church church were very, hardly attended last Sunday. Last Sunday was missionary day in the Sunday school. Miss Maryne Frazier had charge of the program. The Christman Endeavor society is progresing with John Jenkins as president. Miss Maggie Finch has been elected delegate to the convention which will count in Atlanta, Wash. and New York. The stewardess board will have a platform meeting this Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Brown church, and a musical program in the evening. A very elaborate program has been arranged for the sad occasion. All are invited to be present. Mrs. Penelope Zimmerman presides. Mrs. Emily Brown presides. church will make their debut on next Thursday evening. April 11 by residing a musical and literary program. You are most cordially invited to come and bring your friends. George Howard, president. The cards are now out for the baby to be given in the new nursery room. Miss George Erruge has been reported on the sick list, as has also Mrs. Maggie Jenkins of Boyle street. Mrs. Ada Lewis was called home to Virginia. Last Monday on account of the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. Ada Lewis was called home to announce her death. We are very sorry to announce the death of the infant daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. George Curtis, who died on Monday evening. March 27. Funeral from the house of Mrs. and Mrs. Ada Lewis. Mrs. Ada Lewis officiated; Mrs. Johnson of Ohio mother of Mrs. Curtis, attended the funeral. HOMEWOOD ZION CHURCH The various atmospheric changes through which we have been passing has caused many to succumb to colds etc. Edward Singerber, having been confined for several weeks, is conversant. The entire family, with an exception of James Boyler is confined to the house. The infant son of Mr. Teller is quite sick and is under the care of his grandmother Mrs. Harvey. Rev. G. W. Lewis is still fighting life's battle, but with rage hope. The ladies of The Tumerculosisague, under the leadership of Mrs. Thomas Lloyd, are very much in action. They were quite prominent actually, and the exception nearly held. The young people of this section are beginning to act on the better side of life. The young men, led on by Thomas Yauchn and John Lewis, are doing seaman work for Zion and vicinity. The Boys' Gloe' club of Zion made their debut on Tuesday evening; by rendering a unique and pleasant program. The address of Master Reed is tall, reflected much credit for the club. The necessity for true parental training was very much in evidence recently. A young boy by the name of Owens went so far as to steal an automobile, the result being that he is in the hands of the law. Nothing more can be expected amid calessive surroundings at home and on the streets. Quarterly meeting at Zion or Sunday. Lovefest will hold at 11 a.m. M. Sermon and communion by Rev. Williams of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, South Side, at 11 p.m. Sermon by F. B. Bradley, E. P. at 1 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends. Hawthorne literary society will have installation of officers in connection with a short program on Tuesday evening, April 4. The implement weather afflicted very much the services of the Willing Workers of Zion last Sunday evening, as the attendance was very small. Rev. Combash would like for all who have news for this column to hand it to him by Tuesday night. Gadden A. M. E. Church, Homestead. There was a good attendance at this church last Sunday. Brother T. Clarke preached in the absence of the pastor. Special program rendered Sunday evening was enjoyed by the pastor and people. The pastor and choir will go to Braddock next Sunday at 1 p.m. Miss Cora Burrell of New Homestead was calling on her aunt, Mrs. Dooley of Twentieh street. Mopdar. While here she attended the Queen Esther play and returned home Tuesday morning. Miss Teeny Butler of Washington Pa., was calling on her sister, Mrs. Harry Scott of Mckeeh street. Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley were callers on Mrs. Mamie Butler of Twentieh avenue Sunday. Mr. Dorsey of Twentieh avenue was caller on Mrs. Hardy of Pittburg. Don't forget to attend the entertainment given by the swaindress April 19, 1913. AVGRY MISSION CHURCH The rally held at Avery Mission Church Sunday, March 16, 2013, at the grand success of the annual follow-up of Chio No. 1. Thomas & Avery, $1; Chio No. 2. James Davis, $1; Chio No. 3. W. H. Thornion, $25; Chio No. 4. Harry Bartholomew, $1; Chio No. 5. G. J. Taylor, $21; total, $151; Chio No. 6 was unable to report owning to the illness of Capt Harding. All other reports have not yet been received. This Helping Hand society is an organization for a shadow gospel band, which meets weekly at the church on Easter Monday night. Midweek services Wednesday, Spm in Seats free. All are invited. It is the order of service required. On Thursday evening, Matsia of Foster O. White, ornament and muster, his master, will be present. His possessions, tents, warm suitability, traits of sound the stair and decided imagination, in impressive details, posing a lottery quality, information resources and refined peeling, and his selection of organ manners. Mrs. Bessie Jones soprano, and Mrs. Bertina Hoeffer tradet, artlessly msssed. Fanny is a saleswoman and therapist gites from an appreciative audience. Ministerial Notes. (By Rev. T. J. Bannister Rev. C. H. T. J. Bannister Pastorian church trail author of the Mediocritic Preachers' Association medical last Monday. His subject was "The Christian Sabbath." As an evidence of appreciation together with the relief that it will do much so good in way of enlightenment to the church public, the Rev. Trusty was requested to have it printed for circulation. Among the visitors present were John C. LoRoy Butler of Burlington and William Rudgidge and G. A. Nessen William Rudgidge spoke at short length on the applause; need of consultation among the leaders of the race and have out some information regarding the object and work of the Protective League of Allegheny County. His remarries were well received. Judging from the very frequent conferences which are being held by race leaders, it looks us through the matters will be joined in with the legal and professional in the interests of a general uplift. After all, the necessity that drives us. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion, church will be the essayist next Monday. His subject will be "The Fact and Force of the Incarnation." BRADDOCK, PA. There was a grand meeting at the Corey Avenue church, last Sunday morning. In the evening the pastor spoke on Richard Allen, the origin of the church. Sunday is our second quarterly meeting, when the Rev. R. H. Bunny, P. E., will be present all day. Dr. Black burn informs us that Homestead will be here in round numbers at the church in September to preach and his sigh will sine. Let us all be present. The literary society, last Monday evening, was well attended. The principal-subject before the house was "Should Braddock. Be Annexed to Pittsburgh, and Be Known Hereafter as Greater Pittsburgh, most heated house in the house seemed not remaining as we are. The literary will meet next week on Tuesday evening, as the quarterly conference will be held on Monday evening. The chicken and waffle supper which was held at Corey Avenue church on Tuesday evening was a grand surpress. It began at 5 p.m. the supper at the church instead of at their homes. Quite an excellent ungram was rendered also. Mrs. W. L. Dickerson of Pitcher street, a few evening ago, entertained the Embroidery club and next Friday evening will entertain the Moving Star Ladies' Aid society. Mrs. A. B. Appleton, the Booth Avenue Sunday school, is quite busy training her children for Easter, Sunday, who with the choir will entertain the church at the evening service. The choir is practicing special music for this occasion, and they, with the children, promise a rare treat. L. D. Morris, Mrs. Fannie Nevels and Mrs. M. Lavada Carter Norris were visitors in Monongalia City last week. On Tuesday evening of this week Miss Emma Martin, entertained about 50 of her young friends at her home in Hankin. They report having had a little Louis and Josephine Morris, daughters of the Rev. Morris were entertained at dinner by their friends Myrtle Florence, on Sikh street last Sunday. Mrs. James Harrison and Mrs. Nicklas Williams of Shady Park are reported to be on the sick list talk Thomas Martin and Thomas Martin Jr., have left the city for Winston Salem, N. C., their former home, M. Martin, Jr. has become the last list owner for winter and has returned home for his health, while Thomas Martin, Sr. is a real estate holder and has gone there to attend to business. These are the owners of the church and are members of the usher's board of the Corey Avenue church. (By Blanche Dooley) The Misses Marquette Enty and Ela Brooks of McKeepset were callers on Mrs. Anna Dorsey of Fourteenth avenue last week, having a caller on Mrs. Evelyn Walker Sunday. Miss Evelyn Walker attended the Smart Set on Tuesday evening, accompanied by Harry Hawkins of Wikinsburg. Mrs. C. S. Carter of Munhall Terrace was greatly surprised when last Friday, a button came through in nostrils of her little babe year old daughter. Mr. McCluskin of West Homestead, who lived in our town for a few months, returned to his home in West Virginia last week. William Williams, who died Tuesday morning at his home at 11:00 a.m., was buried Wednesday at his home on Dorset street P. J. Blackburn's visit. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin's visit, Mr. parents in Montclair. The Queen Ether play that was given at the Clark Memorial childrens was a great success. A very large crowd attended, both boys and girls. We warmed all the pools, we washed assistance and the need attendance at the practices. Miss Martha Butler of Washington was a caller on Mrs. Dooley of Twenteth aide. Miss Butler is on her way to California. Miss Violet Scott of Palmcree was a caller on Miss Queen Snyder of is ar Gray's Bail team. name Dr Jenkins, who was visiting her h on parents in Virginia returned home homeschooling teacher. John Ginn loves to board, but he is h thinking of taking Miss Eva Cardwell in a house to herself. It will happen in a mouth or so. It is rumored that Mrs Mamie Butler or Twenteth avenue will be married in April. Miss Ruth Bell of South Side was cell in Miss Theresa Caglett or Twent thenth avenue Wednesday. Miss Ruth Bell of Moresen, Pa. was visiting her sister, Miss Rachel till of Nineteenth avenue last week. Jones Johnson of Sharpburg was calling on Miss Rachel Bell of Nineteenth avenue. Miss Ruth Bell and Rachel Bell visiting in Pittsburgh last Tuesday and they also visit the hospital or Mora Jackson of Toledo. McKEESPORT McKEESPORT (P: S, P, Q|x-r) We are pleased to note that Mrs. Arthin Walker, who has been in the hospital for the past three weeks, has recovered sufficiently to return to her home. Mary Grewson of Versailles, L.I., is in the McKeesport hospital, and is in an operation for appendix. Mrs. James Burton of N10 Blackberry street was taken to the hospital the past week and is said to be in a critical condition. The storm seems to have a Biking for McKeesport, as a fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Burton of N10 Blackberry street. Mooney and son are getting along nicely. B: W. White of 691 Butter street made application for a license to conduct a hotel at the corner of Twelfth and Market streets. W: P. Jones of the Gold Standard Real Estate and Improvement Company made known the fact that the company contemplates buildings a large and commodious store room its vacant lot, corner of Twelfth and Market, the near future, Plans and estimates of cost of buildfice are now under consideration. Prof. W. H. Smith, the distinguished leader of the Mt. Olive church choir at Rankin, Pa., has moved to Mckeesport and is now located at 1311 Bryon street. Prof. Smith has been the instructor of the 1311 church choir for the past year. Prof. Smith is the leader of 519 Main street, Irwin, Pa., was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Dolly Kisee, 1011 Walnut street, for the past few days. Thomas Grady, for many years a resident of this city, has decided to spend the rest of his days in Virginia, the place of his birth, and will leave this week for Virgina. The regular meeting of the Church and the Protective union will be held at Clark's hall Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock. Every member is asked to be present. Business of importance. BEAVER FALLS A special musicie will be given ab Renos ball on Rochester on Thursday evening, April 6, for the benefit of St. John's A. M. E. church, West Bridgewater, Charles H. Rowlinson of Beaver Falls is manager of the entertainment, which speaks for its success. Those taking part are Susan Wynne, Kelsee Sport, contralor Miss Emma, Howard of Salem, O. soprano; Miss Gertrude Vanceal of Pittsburg, dramatic reader; Alpha Stringed quartet and Edward Wynne, and Company of Pittsburg. Mrs. Amanda Johnson of Rochester is visiting her daughter at Mt. Chip, N.J. The Misses Norine Webster and Morning Fox were guests of Mrs. C. W. Coe Sunday. Rev. Lovie Lodge returned to his chateau at Pitston this week. Mrs. Grave Craighead has let the performers in. The musicalie given by Madam Bell at her home last Monday evening was quite a success. The proceeds are for the Mite Missionary society. Macdonald, Oliver Ford and Lee Behm, who have been quite ill, are somewhat improved. On April the Job quarterly meeting in Wayman chapel A. M. E. church, New Brighton, by Rev. Dr. Beattie. Frank Farmer of Rochester, who is in the hospital with typhoid fever, is improving nicely. Dr. Walter Sollars, has, gone to North Carolina on business. Mrs. North Harris was taken to the hospital suffering with typhoid fever. Mrs. Emma Lee was 'calling in beaver Falls last Saturday. W. Parker was a visitor in Union- W. Parker was a visitor-in Union- town last Sunday. Frank McDonald of Beaver, Falls one of the best known men of Beaver county, will soon open a hotel, which will be first class in every respect. Rev. W. M. Nelson and congregation are rejoicing. Last Sunday they had grand rally at their church and raised money to clear their church of its sluice debt. Rev. R. P. Salle, moderate minister of the service. Enchance Steward was a Pitts- burg visitor one day last week. Mrs. James Metoy has been con- fined at home with rheumatism. BUTLER, PA. (Strace J. Gant) Rev. J. A. G. club will hold a social in the basement of the A. M. E. and Friday March 21 for the ben- jamin Memorial church. Any one having notes that they wish to put in the Courier please maze them at 106 Cleveland street. Edward Jordan of Butler, attende- dent-Smart. March 20, at the Ex- Elks Bouth of Pittsburg was a Butte Easter Tuesday, March 21. William Hill, his colored trunks, and construction workers, came to kid West Street. and contractor, has moved into his new home on West street. Mr. Brent, our colored caterer, has moved to his new home on Cleveland street. Rev. Jones, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Butler, will preach at Kittanning, next Sabbath. Sunday School Lesson for Apr. 2, 1811 SPECIAL Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT-II Kings 5. Memory GOLDEN TEXT-"Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I God, and there is none else." B. 46 22 TIME-Most scholars place this event in the reign of Jehovah, the son of Joshua, who was regiued B. C. 994- Others argue that it occurred in the reign of Jehovah, B. C. 864-58 capital of Syria, the oldest city in the world, famed for its swords, "Damascus blades" and for its silk, "damask." Samaria, the capital of Israel, about 100 miles dis The miracle of Elisha were nearly all surracles of kindly helptness. What were some of these? Those immediately preceding and following our lesson: healing the unhealthful waters of a spring; bringing water into a dry valley; for the aid of the three kings; paying a poor widow's debts by increasing her oil supply; restoring to life, the son of the Shunamite woman, making healthy some potage info which a poisonous plant had been put; feeding a hundred men with 20 barley cakes and a few ears of corn—this and the preceding being in time of famine; healing Naaman; making a lost ax head return to the surface of the water. Who was Naaman? He was commander-in-chief under the king of Syria, Benhadad II. Benhadad, who had been wont in his youth and middle age to lead his armies into the field in person, seems now in his old age to have found it necessary to entrust the command to a general. Naaman had gained renown by freeing his country from a powerful foe, probably Assyria, for the black obelisk mentions wars of the Assyrians under Shalmanzei II. again Israel and Benhadad. Honored and powerful, what was the flaw in Naaman's fortune? He was a leper. Leprosy is of slow development, and as Naaman retained his military command his skills cannot have reached a very advanced stage. It is not likely any case, that the Syrians relied on the same strict rules regarding it as the Jews. Leprosy, or is a terrible disease, fully used throughout the Bible as the symbol of sin and death. The disease is contagious. It is most loathsome. It is incurable, at least in the present state of our knowledge. Sin is curable but not by man. Naaman was a great man, with a great need; and God prepared a great deliverance for him, as he has a great deliverance for all the great needs of his children. But it was brought about by four very simple agonies. Only inferior artists make a parade of complicated processes; the most skillful workers use few tools and unpertinent methods, and God is the most skillful of all artists. Why did Elisha bid Naaman to wash seven times in the river Jordan? To test and strengthen his faith. The journey would give him time for mediation, for the nearest point of the Jordan was 25 miles in a straight line, but much farther in distance to be traveled, from the river of the ravines down which it must be reached. Moreover, the simplicity of the act would turn Naaman's thoughts away from ourward forms to the true God. He would be sure that the water itself did not accomplish the cure, else there would be no leopers in Israel. And he would not, at the distance of 25 miles, be likely to ascribe the cure to the prophet. Why was Naaman angry at this message? How was he to tell that this man of God did not design to mock him by sending him on a fool's errand, so that he would come back a laughing-stock both to the laziness and to his own people? Naaman had expected the prophet himself to forth respectfully and "wave his hand over, the place, and go through some mystic ceremony there." The sting lay in the heart of the prophet himself-took in part in the cure; that instead of being proud to have so august a patient, he had calmly handed him over to one of his assistant physicians—to the medical skill of the waters of Jordan. As Naaman went away in a rage how was he put in a more sensible frame of mind? By one of his servants; Naaman seems a great fortune in his servants. My father, said he, with respectful affection, if the prophet had bid these do some great thing, wouldst thou not one it? Yes! Of course he would and the greater the better. What was the result of Naaman's obedience? The result that always comes when men obey God's commands, he was instantly and completely cleansed from his leprosy. It is a shame that this beautiful story must close with a rectal of Naaman's perfidy. We may be sure that it would never have been inserted if the tale were not a true one. Gehari is the Old Testament Judas, mirepresented from the religion to Naaman and through him to the entire Syrian mission. His punishment was not so great. Gehari had taken Naaman's gift; he should take with it his malady. He would entail the one upon his heirs; he should entail the other The story of Naaman has been said to be the best illustration in the Old Testament of salvation from sin. How is this? It indicates the hideousness of sin. Sin is like a leprosy, eating, insidious, defiling, mutilating, disgiving. It is the disease most to be beheaded. It indicates the universality of sin. No rank is exempt from the curse and no condition of life. It pictures false views regarding salvation from sin. Men seek the wrong means of salvation, as Naaman was sent to Jehovah instead of Elisha. Men entertain their own ideas of salvation and want it accomplished in their own way, as Naaman would dictate to Elisha the method of his cure. It shows the simplicity of the plan of salvation. The surprise of Christian revelation is always in the 'direction of simplicity. Choose the life that is most useful and habit will make it the most acceptable—Lord Bacon. CHURCH NOTICES. BETHEL A. M. R. E. CHUCH borner Wylie avenue and Elm street. services 10:30 A.M. and 1:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endearer, 6:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 P. M. Christian Meeting, 8 P. M. R. Frenchhurst, pastor. ST AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION. 219 Jackson St. N. S. Pbg. Sunday services, 10:45 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:30 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meet- ing, 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge. Sunday and weekly meetings of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church. No. 40 Arthur street. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school at 1:30 p. m.; Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m.; Wednesday evening, prayer meeting; Friday evening, class meeting. Trustee meeting first and third Mondays of each month. Rev. W. L. Lee. D. D. pastor. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. CHURCH. Corner Euclid avenue and Harvard street, Pittsburgh. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m., Sun- day. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Endeavor League, 6:30 p. m.; evening workship, 7:45 p. m., Sunday. C. J. POWELL, D. D., Pastor. Downtown, 414 Broad Street. Telephone, 1764-R Highland. RODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH East End, Pittsburgh, Pa. Communion, first Sunday in each month, 3 p. m. Pastor's Study at church from 12 to 2 p. m. Peaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Beats free. All are welcome. REV. O. S. SIMMS, D.D., Pastor, 620 Thompson street. Bell Phone, 3897-W Highland. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Wednesday night prayer meeting, S Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Henlock and Boyle streets North Side. Sundays—Morning service, 10:30; Sunday school, 2:00 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting $ p. m. REV. R. H. MORRIS. Pastor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston Avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 m. and $ p. m.; Sunday school, 10:40 m. Seats free. All welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesday at $ p. m. REV. F. A. SCOTT. Pastor. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1148-R Schenley Preaching, Sunda, 11 a. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. Epworth League, 6 p. m. Evening service, 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting, every Wednesday evening. Trustees - meeting the second and fourth Monday nights of each month. A. M. E. Zion Church. Services every Sunday at 11:30; evening 5:00. Sunday school 12:30; literary every Tuesday at 5:00 p. m. Rev. Ware, pastor. ALLEN CHAPEL, A. M. E. CHURCH North Side, Pittsburgh. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Class 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. M. E. Chapel, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZER, Pastor. UNIONTOWN: Pa. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—Rev Thompson, pastor—Preaching at 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p. m; R. Y. U. at 6:30 p. m. and preaching at 8:45 p. m. Zion A. M. E. church—Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching. 1045 a. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m; C. E. society, 6:20 p. m; preaching, 7:45 p. m. Mt. Rose Baptist church—Rev Thomas Ford, pastor—Preaching, 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m; B. Y. P. U., 6:20 p. m; preaching, 7:45 p. m. St. Paul A. M. E. church Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D., pastor—Preaching, 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m; C. E. society, 6:20 p. m; preaching, 7:45 p. m. Plymouth Congregational Church Corner, Fulton and Gilmore streets Henry W. Porter, minister. Services: Sunday, 11 a. m. and 2 p. m.; Sunday school 12:45 p. Wednesday evening prayer meeting, & oclock. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tidga and Demernline Streets. B. F. Cornbah, B. D., Pastor. Services—Sabbath, 11 a. m. 8 p. Young People's meeting, 7 p. m. Sabbath school, 2:30 p. m. Prayer meet- ing on Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meet- ing Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. CHARLEROI St. James A. M. E. church—Sunday services, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. M. Sunday school, 2:30 p. Allen SATURDAY, APRIL 1 1971 Christian Endeaver, 7:30 p.m.; pray- meeting, Wednesday evening, 8 p.m. ; literary society, Thursday evening, 8 p.m.; chair, practice, Friday evening, 8 p.m. All are welcome Rev. L. V. Jones, pastor. Waymen A. M. E. Preston avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. Seats free. All welcome. Rev. F. A. Scott, pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. F. A. Scott, pastor. No. 126 Believe, Pa. Good Hope Baptist Church Services: Fifty-fourth and Penn Avenue. Sunday - school at 9:20 a.m. Prayer meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. B. Y. P. U. 8 p.m. Prayer meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Official meeting, Thursday, before second Sunday, s. p. m. Church meeting, Friday, before second Sunday, 5 p.m. Communication services every second Sunday at 3 p.m. Women's Missionary circle first Tuesday at 5 p.m. Sunday school teachers' meeting, every Tuesday from $ 9 p.m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Mesher, D. D. Pastor, residence, 5109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in this church. Hours. 12, to 2 p. m., Wednesday and Frida. CHARLEOI CHARLEOI (By Mabel J. Webster) William Brown of Black Diamond is visiting William Browh of Shady avenue this week. Charles Miller and Thomas Martin were callers in Dornum Sunday. The late Jacob R. Kelley of Ravena, who departed this life March 19 at 9:35 a.m., was laid to rest in the Ravena cemetery Tuesday, March 21 at 11 a.m. He was a home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Kelley. He suffered from a complication of diseases. The deceased was 71 years of age. He served with the Union army during the Civil war and was a member of the post of the Guard Army of the Republic of Ravena. He was the last Afro-American member of this organization. The surviving relatives in Ravena include B. F. B. S. six daughters, Mrs. John F. Wobster of Charlerol, Mrs. W. D. Steward of Lock Four, Pa.; Mrs. B. G. Gunn of Newcomerstown, O.; Mrs. Addison Benton of Cleveland, O.; Mrs. M. M. Moore of Alliance, O.; Mrs. Oliver Page of Hustonville, Pa.; three sons, H. K. Kelley of Washington, Pa.; H. K.eyle of Washington, Pa.; H. Kelley of Alliance, O.; one brother, William Kelley of Florence, Pa.; a half-brother and a half-sister. David Kelley and Mrs. Margaret Randalls of Oakdale, Pa.; thirty-six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Jessie Johnson and Stewart Brown of Charlerol. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kelley, and at 7 o'clock, and the remains were taken to Ravena Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Services were in charge of Rev. Jesse Bass, proceeded by the G. A. R. He also leaves a host of friends to mourn, his loss. Lizzie Taylor was a caller. NOTICE We are anxious to have The Courier placed with some good members of all colored churches. SATURDAY, APRIL 1r, 1911. SECRET SOCIETY NOTICES. GRAND LODGE OFF F. & A. M. Seventh Masonic district-Brother John C. Norton, R. W. G. Jr. Warden and District Lodge Grand Master, 16 Miller street, Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Cyrpus Bldg. No. 13—Stated meeting first Thursday each month. Lewis Googins, Jr. W. M.; Nelson J. Miles, secretary. King Solomon's No. 23, Canonsburg—Meeting fourth Tuesday each month. W. A. Griffin, W. M.; Carl McClelland, secretary. Mt. Moriah No. 26—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Frederic B. Lee, W. M. Edward W. Johnson, secretary. St. John's No. 59, Sewickley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Matthews, Jr. secretary. Monongheale No. 65, Monongheale— Stated meeting first Thursday each month, A. J. Hilton, W. M.; L. C. Garland, secretary. Star West No. 62—Stated meeting second Saturday each month, Samuel Scott, W. M.; Marton W. Hall, secretary. Victoria lodge No. 69, New Castle— Stated meeting first Wednesday each month-James H. Anderson, W. M.; L. L. Flighman, secretary. Alma lodge No. 63, New Castle— Stated meeting first Thursday each month, A.A. Almon, W. M.; Lennel D. Howard, secretary. Sheba lodge No. 64, N.S., Pittsburgh— Stated meeting first Thursday each month; Charles Henry, W. M.; Arthur G. Winston, secretary. Oriental No. 65, North Side—Stated meeting first Monday each month. J. O. Stephenson, W. M.; George W. Stephenson, secretary. Golden Shield Edge No. 69, East End—Stated meeting first Thursday each month. William S. Lewis, W. M.; W. S. Anderson, secretary. Morning Star No. 74, Carnegie—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Walter Miller, W. M.; R. H. Jones, secretary. Washington lodge No. 77, Washington, Pa.—Stated meeting fourth Saturday each month—James E. Toblas, W. M.; W. M. Joiner, secretary. King Solomon lodge No. 78, New Brighton—Stated meeting second Wednesday each month. Alexander Webster, W. M.; James W. Butler, secretary. Monessen No. 79, Monessen—Stated meeting second Thursday each month—Andrew Lawin, W. M.; Ashby Boyer, secretary. Eureka lodge No. 82, Bellevue- Stated meeting second Wednesday each month. George G. Crampton, se- cretary. Pride of West No. 94, McKeesport— Stated meeting first Tuesday each month. Lewis Hubbard, W. M.; William F. Davis, secretary. Elizabeth lodge No. 95, Elizabeth Pa.—Stated meeting fourth Tuesday each month. Joseph Holl, W. M.; Robert A. Batch, secretary. Prince Hall lodge No. 97, Beaver Falls—stated meeting third Saturday each month. Jeremiah Boulding, W. M.; Lewis Ewing, secretary. Lincoln lodge No. 98, McDonald, Pa. —Stated meeting first Monday each month. W. M.; Powell, W. M.; James Coley, secretary. Mt. Pisgah lodge No. 99, Unitown, Pa.—William Robinson, W. M.; W. L. Winston, secretary. Alpha lodge No. 52, Pittsburgh, Pa. —Meet third Tuesday each month. Dr. Frank F. Bishop, W. M.; John Clay, secretary. Alpha lodge, Connecticut—Meet night first and third Tuesday night in the month. Sandy McNeil, W. M.; James Strange, Dec. Emilent commander, George Cochran; generalismus, Samuel P. Buckner; captain general, David D. Richards; recorder, Charles Richardson; treasurer, Lewis W. Wagoner; senior warden, James C. Dews; junior warden, Charles Coy; standard bearer, John H. Thornton; sword bearer, Clarence Findley; warder, George Robinson; sentel, Joshua Lincoln; prelate, Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D.; assoc clate prelate, Rev. J. H. Dandridge. ODD FELLOWS. Meetings of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Odd Fellows' hall, Irwin avenue and Jackson street, North Side. Union Western Star Lodge, No. 1615, first and third Wednesday evenings. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stevenson, secretary, 54 McNaugher avenue. Allenheath Council, No. 222, fourth Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1937 Irwin avenue. Household of Ruth, No. 56, first and third Friday evenings. Household of Ruth, No. 1784, second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs Hyrdle Crankleton, secretary, 1116 Decatur street. Allenheath Parishchry, No. 11, fourth Monday evening. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. News items affecting these lodges please mail to The Pittsburg Courter. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Spoky City No. 29 Meeting first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Odd Fellows hall North Side. James Mason, C. C. T. A. Wilson, K. of R. R. North Side Lodge, No. 124, L. B. P. O. K. of W.—Meets at the Rest, B. Rosinson street, North Side, seconds and fourth Moths of each month. L. Walter Franzer, E. R.; Jesse W. Harris, F. S. Girl, J. B. Squirter Camp, No. 65, Sons of Veteran, L. S. A.—Meets at Memorial hall, Fifth avenue, on second and fourth Friday nights of each month. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31, K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Odd Fellows' hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. L. P. JACKSON, V. C. Swickley Star, No. 40, K. of P. ments first and third Tuesdays of each month on Beaver street, N. L. Young, C. C.; C. H. Pryor, K. of R. & S.; L. Alexander, M. of; Dunnon Lodge, M. of; P. ments first and third Tuesdays of each month on Delphine Hall, Corner Wylie and Denton, Frank R. Stewart, C. C.; James A. Baldwin, K. of R. & S.; Jesse W. Harris, M. of F. Household Star, No. 40, K. of P. ments first and third Fridays of each month on N. W. Cities City lodge, 4322, G. I. o. 41. F. Charleroi, Ma. Meets every first and third Tuesdays; Charleroi Wonzer, secretary. 41. O. F. 1413, Charleroi, Ma. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. I. O. OF ST. LUKES J. K. Minor counsel, No. 91, I. O. of St. Luke offsets first and third Thursdays days at Thirteenth and Butler No. 277. Eastern Star council, meets first, and third time, at nights at the Star Club. Elizabeth, No. 994, meets first and third Thursday nights at Old Fellows' hall, corner Wyhe avenue Richardson's White Rose, No. 755 hits second and fourth Thursday nights. Zebula, council, No. 756, meets first friday, Monday nights. Keystone council. No. 779, meets second and fourth Monday nights. Homestead council. No. 601, meets second and fourth Tuesday nights. Barton council. No. 634, Bradford meets first and third Tuesday nights. Gen. J. B. Swetzer camp meets on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at Soldiers Memorial hall. Fifth avenue. NOTICE Golden East Bldge, No. 22, Knights of Pirathes, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Malta hall, Sheshen street, East End. Hour of openam, S p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham. M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of P. and S. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T. Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Cona. Sir Samuel P. Backney, generalis- simo; Sir David D. Richards, Cap. Gau; Sir William S. Lewis, recorder Sir John T. Thornton, treasurer C. J. C. Powell, D. D. pres- Rev. J. H. Dandridge, presi- cret; Sir Herman Mersis, organist and musical director meets fourth Monday of each month at asylum, 90 Centre Avenue, East End. **IRON CITY, COUNCIL** Meets every first Monday at Odd Felphins' hall, Wylie and Blenn- street. J. W. Anderson, secretary; J. T. Dorkins, W. M. Ester chapter No 7. Order of the Eastern Star—Sated meeting third Thursday of each month at 6:00 C at the avenue. Rosa E. B. Hill, W. S. Lattille Lobis, secretary. M. Keesport, Pa. Glittering Dianaud Tabernacle, No. 37, Daughters of Tabor, meets second Tuesday night of each month at 1118 Market street. Lilly of the Valley Court of Cali- tha, No. 267, meets first Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Market street. ELIZABETH, PA. ELIZABETH H. PA. Walnut lodge, No. 45, K. of P. Brother A. T. Scott, C. C.: Brother Brench E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Burton, prelate Brother Wesley H. Stratton, M. of E.: Brother Charles S. Batch, M. of F.: Brother Stanley Simmons K. of R. and S.: Brother R. E. Pangurn, M. of A.: Brother Charles Henderson, I. G: Brother George E. Saunders, O. G.: Brother George B. Sandners, M. W.: Brother Charles, Preston, Brother French E. H. Greene, V. C.: Brother Simmons, trustees, Brother French E. H. Greene was elected delegate to the grand lodge. Advance lodge, No. 2999 of G. U. O. of O. F. election as follows: Guardian Hiram Simmons; warden, James Barb; nobile grandy, Oscar 'Goodrich' vice grand. Frank Sweeny, worthy chatain. Rev. John Lotterbury, worthy treasurer, Fred R. Batch. S. Ernest Moore; P. R. Batch. R. Scott. T. Scott. N. Burrell. P. N. E. French E. H. Grune; avocate, Jesse Grune-degree lecturers. Fred R. Batch and French E. H. Greene. WAYNESBURG, PA The most worshipful grand judge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Rice Masons of Pennsylvania officers: H. E. Workman, G. master; Joseph Washington, Dep. G. master; Jerry M. Lannon, G. sr. warrior; Richard Staples, G. Jr. warrior; Jas. Lethick Aik, G. grasurer; L. Royal Washin. G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Fowler grand chaplain; Rev. W. H. Tress. and lecturer. The officers of the grand commander of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania and the Knights Joseph L. Thomas M. E. grand commander; John W. Fisher M. E. deputy grand commander; John D. Addison M. E. grand generalissimo; J. William Walls, M. E. grand captain general; William H. Miller, M. E. grand secretary; Philip H. Edwards, M. E. grand treasurer. Have you read The Counter, the only Afro-American newspaper in Greater Pittsburgh? It is your paper. Read It. Agents wanted. ERICAN CULLINGS AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS SNAP SHOTS. Work honestly for what you get be satisfied with the same. We would not give the snap of our fingers for a man with manhood and without courage, and we would give less for a man with courage without manhood, the same as the young of old wending. There would be at least manicoid and opurage. In every Negro of this age, What we mean to say is staff the face should not be satisfied with the title of having an overall vitality, and they should not be satisfied with existing a dishonest or staining great phase of good great art of theirs. The staff and happy hours of man need not be shared. It would be so much to say that they would not be used to the contact with them by the young of the end not to be to be to be to be to be to help to be, the man's side is only to be to be to be to be, the part and to bring, and with no study, even to the his and to the tائين, down children and contest. It is a courage means by little to him and less to the community in which he lives. The raining races of this country rate because the administer as well as to control. The great mistake of the average Negro who has been put in a position to help his race has been to achieve his race, while we must admit as a rule that there is not enough reverence paid to the leaders of our race. We must confess that this is because of the ignorance and long years of no training when they were kept in slavery, and under oppression, and were taught that the Negro was an inferior race, unreliable, untrustworthy as a ruler, neither worthy of self-government. With all of this training and teaching, it is hoped to get him to think otherwise for his race than that it is inferior. Our best learned men who have gone through school look at their race with an eye of suspicion. Until the Negro makes up his mind to suppress dishonesty or the wickedness, we cannot expect the respect and comforts from other races. We have been alarmed at the little interest paid to our leading men, especially those who are doing something that can be seen. Negro leaders who have given life and love, in序情 themselves of happiness in their homes and other social places, have been less thought of that that class of men who escape in society and the teachers in the jail from end of from that to the open houses. They are as well thought of and sustained in denying the pilipit, as the man who preach. The real Negro preachers should stop themselves from tricticing the weaker members of their race and lend him his hand to make him a strong man instead of weakening him. Charleston Messenger. ```markdown ``` The Edmonton, Alaberta, Canada, Board of Trade has called the attention of the Interior Department to the infux of Negro settlers into the districts surrounding Edmonton, asserting that they are driving out white settlers. During the last three years there has been a steady infux into Edmonton of colored people from the south, principally from Oklahoma. This year they are starting to come in increasing numbers, and it is said that hundreds of them are heading northward. △ △ △ The Negro masses are making it very plaintly understood that they want no "west-pocket leadership." We can trust the "common sense of men" to give us臂ight. Let us have counsel together—Ekonda sentient. △ △ △ Wagina City, a town designated exclusively for Negroes, is being platted near Athletico, Ark. A local paper says it is believed a village of at least five population will be built up there within a year. Lots will be reserved for schools, churches, lodge halls, depot, and other public buildings. Adjoining the town site a half-mile race track is being graded and a grandstand and other buildings will be erected to hold an annual fair. ```markdown ``` The Rev. W. W. Landrum one of the most prominent white clergymen in the South, says: "I don't doubt that in the course of time—500 years, 1,000 years—the Negro may be absorbed. I believe in time that the race in America will be a composite one—African, Asiatic, European all combined. But what may be expected in a future so distant, does not affect the problem we have to deal with today. ▲▲▲ Let the teachers everywhere teach the Negro pupils how to think rather than to "ignite" and we will soon have a vigorous growth of colored Americans that will have to be reckoned with right—Western State. The colored citizens of Chicago are still buying property. The most thoughtful citizens are now considering plans to purchase a castle of their own. With the coming of Spring, indications are that this year will register a larger per cent. than ever in the number of homes bought by colored people—Illinois Chronicle. ```markdown ``` It is as true today as when recorded in the Great blood: "No man can have two masters"—Georgia Broad age. ```markdown ``` God, in the course of His providence, has never visited His wizard upon any race or nation without first giving them due warning through his prophets and ministering angels. Such is evident all through the history of Israel and Judea, even on down through the ages to the present. ```markdown ``` Tuskegee Institute denies the published story that that the late Henry Ruddings, a colored man of Iowa, bet Tuskegee $200 by the terms of his will. There was no mention of Tuskegee in the will. Race segregation is reaching St. Louis. These waves of proscription follow the lines of longitude. They start South, then heave, roaring and plashing, towards the North, like the breakers breaking themselves along our ocean coast. Richmond and Randmore and still farther south have been experimenting on having "Nigger streets and "white" streets, and "Nigger city districts." But in Baltimore it has fallen through and prevented unconstitutional. Now St. Louis, being somewhat afraid that it is lagen behind its southern selves, is going to try on this old rugged argument of segregation. The real estate exchange is making it up through president, M. A. O. Rule, and friends to the council the passing of a law preventing Negroes from moving into blocks, where whites are more numerous than Negroes. However, if the experiment of race segregation is tried in St. Louis they will find, like in Baltimore, that real estate men will be the first to cry against it—St. Louis Advance. ▲▲▲ Because of the present tendency of this age towards the wholesale practice of unkindnessness the warning of the Prophet Isaiah to Judah on account of its unholy alliance with Da-macus can be quite appropriately called to the attention of the people to day. He hear him learn a lesson and be wise. Because then has forgotten the God of the salvation. And hast not been mindful of the Rock of thy strength. Therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants. And shalt set it with strange ships; In the day shalt then make the plant to grow. And in the morning shalt thou make thy seed to flourish; But the harvest shall be a heap it the days of grief And of desperate sorrow, *Isiah 17:16-17* God severely rebuked national Israel for entangling itself with strange nations. He seemed all along to taunt race unity—Western Star. ▲▲▲ D. L. Jackson (popularly known as "dead" Jackson, the first bale man) has raised, ginned, and marketed the first bale of cotton for thirteen consecutive years. He has in one year raised and marketed as many as five tales of cotton before any other farmer east of the Mississippi river jaded one bale. He has, by his own efforts in farming become the third of fourth wealthiest, than in his county and in a county, ten, which before the war had the distinction of being the third or fourth wealthiest county, in the United States per capita of white population. Mr. Jackson lives five miles out from Albany in the county of Dougherty, Georgia. He has 2,000 acres of land, for which he has refilled $2,000 per acre. He personally cultivates 1,000 acres and rent the other half to members of his own race, who pay him two bales to the plow, notting him $7,000 years. He having for the past thirteen years been successful in delivering the first bale on the market, has decided to pass the glory on to some one else. Mr. Jackson, doubtless, tools that he has accustomed enough for one man. He is now about sixty-six years old well provided for, his life insured for $100,000 and has to his credit in the bank $200,000. ```markdown ``` Although we spend our lives looking for results, but few of us realize that tomorrow results are more vital than these of yesterday. "Perhan you are in school and the cariesness got a zero yesterday in your less is that any reason for so brooding over your failure today that to morrow's marks will also fall down. Forget it, determining that never again will you slip up in your average. Learn to let yesterday alone in your youth and you will have a hapier life. There is nothing more miserable than to be perpetually saving a parade of yesterday's misdiones. Countermarching is never satisfactory; even the things we felt passable at first sight are disappointing when rehashed. If you have things to reget do it once for all. You realize you could be sorry forever after what the acts of your life; but what the use? Far better is it to hold you high, with your eyes so tightly glued to a bright future than there is no time for mournful, backward glances. Don't spend your energy and ruin your peace of mind over what cannot be undone, don't reach your yesterday, give them a decent burial. Don't envy any man for his progress, for some men have more pluck than others. As we grow older, every line of our faces should tell a story of lovings deeds, for we are making for ourselves in your eyes the masks that we shall wear to the end. Many people argue the scripture is random because they do not know its real meaning. The consciences of men urge them to turn a listening ear to the cry of and help the outcast and helpless children. If a man would care for his wife as he does himself, there would be more happy homes. The neighbors are taking your photograph, look pleasant. CADIZ, OHIO Youngstcwn, O. By William Saunders) Mrs. Charles Jackson, Mrs. Hattie Jennerson and Mrs. Charles Lunen- coln are in the courtroom. Mrs. W. Stewart and daughter, Miss Hattie Coil Ls., were in Pittsburgh last week. Mr. and Mrs. William Saunders have moved from West Raven avenae to its Edward street. Clifford Davis and Mrs. Albert Ed- dwards of Struthers are on the sick list. The mock divorce case that was tried in the A. M. E. church Thursday beginning, March 23, was a great sunrise. George W. Lacey was con- sulted on the plaintiff and Rev. Jesse H. Smith was counsel to the defense and then very seriously conducted their respective sides of the trial, while Ar- tigerno Thomas E. Greene, an abol- ished humann as an abolished im- patient judge. At the conclusion of the case, Attorney Greene render- ed a very lengthy decision in which he found the defense for the plaintiff on the ground of extreme cruelty, and certainly of the children, as prayed for by the plaintiff's petition. James Lewis and, Miss Edith Hollman, have a birthday party last week. The funeral of Miss Myrtie Smith was held in Struthers, O. last Friday. Miss Smith died at her home in Struthers on Tuesday evening after a short illness, where she was born. She was a graduate from the Mayen school was a member of the A. M. E. Church and took an active part in the work. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Washington, Misses Colin and Litha, George Charles and James. The funeral was attended by a large number of Youngstown, Inwood in Pound commemorate. Rev. Taylor was called to Prussia's last week on a account of an excursion on her sister, Mrs. Anderson who is doing nicely. The anniversary services held in the O.K. Hill Avenue, M. E. church Sunday afternoon last by the members of Lenaun louge, No. L. K. of P. told leaf company D. F. L. Louis. Edwards Court of Caitlinne, No. C. Connion Stewart's court of Caitlinne, No. N. Warren, and the Warren, were largely attended and very interesting. They were escorted from the hall by the Maoning Valleys band, U. R. of K. P. to the church. Attorney E. Groene was master of ceremonies and presided at the services. An address on Pythianism was delivered by G. Williams, C. C. Other addresses were made by Miss Rhodie Holmes, Major J. A. Jones and Mrs. J. A. Smith preached the annual cermon. Special music was rendered by the choir. At the conclusion of the services Miss Lenaun Holmes sang a solo. DAYTON, O. (BY Ruth E. Alston) Rev. J. W. Robinson, D. D., lectured at the McKinley M. E. churc Monday evening to an interesting audien tence. Mrs. Marian James, on the dea donation of the street, the street church. The Colored Y. M. C. hurch, having a $15,000 campaign for one week for the purpose of a new Y. M. C. A The Ladies Friday A ternity Culture club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Matilda Dunb ar, the mother of the famous Paul La nunte Dunbair. A most excellent pro gram was rendered. The following of lords were directed for the ensu nment. President, Mrs. J. Rasland, vice president, Mrs. Ella Woodson; vice president, Mrs. Mamie Thomas; tre sident, Mrs. Devie Grant; organist, Mrs Susie Horns; program com- mander, Mrs. Aeson chairman; the Ladies Wed day. The afternoon club was very re entered last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Lotton. Robert Mahory one of Dayton's business men who kept a hotel and saloon on Hollow street, died Thursday night at his home on West Fifth street. His funeral was held Monday morning at his late residence and was buried by the Knights of Pythias. The Wilber force basket ball team played the Dillon Y. M. C. A, boys a game at the Armory hall last Friday evening and the score was Dayton over Perk in. Messrs Burt and Perkins in the city Sat. night. The Y. P. A. of Aker Street church will be entertained Monday evening by the Misses Luella and Mrs. Martie Alston. Rev. Holder of Wilber force University was the guest of Bev Hogan last week. Mrs. King and son Burt of Lima, Mrs. were here last week to see the former's daughter, Miss Letter King, who is ill. The Unique Study club was entertained royally last week by Mrs. Hansell on Short Wilshire street, Charles Scott of Lena was in the city Sunday, Eaker Street A.M. B. church is preparing for a school rally in May, Bisho W. B. Berrick, D. D. will lecture at Eker Street church next Thursday evening. Everybody come. Miss Edith Nesbitt who has been taking lessons in manicure in Cincinnati, has returned. The K. of P. held their annual cormon at Eker Street church last Saturday, which was preached by Rev. Pimus Mison. A collection of six in the morning and $2 in the afternoon was taken up. Miss Striking was in Springfield recently. Shawn was on his coat last Rev. Zekler and who left Tuesday for their congratulate in Springfield, Ohio. The Davies Machine Company preached at Maker Street church's sewing with a new machine. The kindred of this city gave a hand gesture at the Armory hall Tuesday Saturday. Roe W. B. Coleman of Johnson is closing his family this week. The Spring circle of Aber Street church met Tuesday at the Church. PETER H. HARRIS A. W. Holmes. The man who is now the cynosure of thieves of those interested in traite: and commercial movements of Negroes, the present head of the Order of True Reformers. New Appointees to Soon Move to Washington—Vernon Undecided As to Future. Washington—(Special.)—J. C. Napier is in Washington to take charge of the office of the register of the treasury after being banqueted in Nashville and along the route to this city. He will occupy with his family the Langton residence adopting the Howard University campus. Mr. Lewis will come down permanently from Boston about the same time, but will not remove his family from Boston at the present. Hon. W. T. Vernon, the retiring register, has not as yet determined on the course which he will pursue after leaving the Treasury. While he will engage in business if the proper opportunity offers, he will more probably go on the lecture platform for a time continuing his residence at Washington in preference to returning to Kansas. Eldridge Hawkins, a young colored man of Washington, recently received an appointment at Monrovia, Liberia as assistant secretary of the legation there. He is a graduate of the Business High school of this city and his appointment was greatly assisted by the faculty of that institution. He will be the second graduate of this institution at the Liberian legation, Lieutenant Benjamin Oliver Davis being the other, Mr. Hawkins will receive $1,600 salary. Prof. R. R. Wright of College, Ga. is expected at Washington within a few weeks in interest of some form of semi-centennial celebration of the enunciation of Negro slaves in 1863. The capital city has been thoroughly organized for the local celebration and committee composed of members of various colored citizens, associations are conferring weekly on the plan which must be matured at this early date. The leaders in this movement have made a careful study of the recent semi-centennial of the emancipation of the serfs in Russia and have about come to the conclusion that a similar form of jubilee is the most desirable for the colored citizens of America to hold throughout the nation during one week in the fall of 1913. SIXTEENTH NEGRO "COLORED". According to Kentucky Court Term Colored Applies to Any one With Negro Blood. Frankfort, Ky.—(Special.)—That the term "colored" includes all persons wholly of Negro blood or having any appreciable admixture thereof, "was the way in which the court of appeals of Kentucky construed the state school down here. Suit was brought by one Troy Mullins against the school trustees of a district in Pike county, demanding the admittance of some children of whom he acted as guardian. The Pike county court denied the children admittance to the school holding that they were "colored," being of one sixteenth Negro blood and under the state law prohibiting "colored children" from attending a white school, were there ore 'debarred. The case was carried to the court of appeals and the decision of that court has the effect of upholding the Pike county court and the school trustee who refused to enroll the children as pupils. BEVEN Twenty-five young ladies to secure subscriptions for the Courier, Wylie 1209 Wylie avenue or call Page, Court 3380, or Hill 699-W. 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Harris, 3319 Penn avenue, city, Mr. Nelson Arter, 1241 Day street, North Side, city, Miss Ann Dorsey, 452 Irving ave- gence, Serraton, Pa. Miss Lakava Burd, 221 Prospect street, Cannellisville, Pa. Miss Marie Thorned, 222 Walnut street, Bellevue, Pa. Mc Evan Baker, 195 Mifflin street, Hornshead, Pa. Mrs. Lizie Spurlock, 6419 Frank's town avenue. Anderson & Moody, 6221 Penn Ave. Mrs. Ida G. Howard, 1106 Main street, Sharpsburg, Pa. Cain's Tensional Parlor, 1106 Oakland avenue. E. K. Thumm, 1102 Wylie avenue. Thomas H. Harrison, 1310 Wylie avenue. Frazier and Brown, 6221 Penn ave. 1106 Mounts Old Book Store, 502 Wylie avenue. The Corner is on sale at Frazier's Tonsioral Parlers, East Park way, North Side Parson's Drug Store, Harrisburg, Pa. Don't forget. If you are looking for cheap reading matter for the winter, that Mount's Old Book Store, 502 Wylie avenue; can furnish anything you want. EIGHT (B: Mrs. Jennie Bettle) Services at Pavne's chapel here well attended Sunday. Rev. C. A. McGee preached two able sermons. He was assisted at the evening service by Rev. G. G. Skimmer. Misses Ethel McDaniels and Julia Horne of Pittsburgh and Messrs. Robert Lovett and Charles Aston of Carnegie spent Sunday with Misses Lydia and Bessie Wheeler. Mrs. I. B. Henderson was called to Donora on account of the illness of her son; John Henderson was entertained in honor of Mrs. L. Harris and Miss Neora Williams Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Redman were Pittsburg callers Thursday. Miss Flora Prawl attended the dance at McDonald Monday night. Quite disastrous was the accident at P. & B. Co. mine Wednesday in which nine men were killed. The morterman was a Negro, and at the inquest, which was held Monday, the jury recommended that he be held for involuntary manslaughter. In their estimation, the evidence warranted it, as he was exceeding the speed limit for motors. The inquest of the Mite Missionary society will hold a supper at the hall Friday evening. There was a joint meeting of the Dorcas class, taught by Mrs. C. A. McGee, and the young men's Bible class, taught by Rev. McGee, Monday evening at the church. They are arranging for a banquet in the near future. Misses Rebecca and Little Asbury were Pittsburg callers Friday. Mrs. Sarah C. C. included the drama Night in London" at the Old Fellows' hall in Washington on Tuesday evening. Misses Lydia and Dessie Wheeler in Washington the guests of Mrs. Blanche Thomas Monday, and attended the party given by Mrs. Thomas in honor of her son Monday evening. The members of Pavie's chapel tendered their pastor, Rev. C. A. McGee, a donation Friday evening. Quite a number were present. Mrs. McGee was in Washington Monday calling on Mrs. Askew, who has been ill. The Courier will be delivered to subscribers Saturday morning. Please be ready to receive the agent, as she has to settle every week for the pa (Grant Henderson, the natural born artist of Canonsburg, has been doing some fine work lately. Before the old building of Payne's chapel A. M. E. church was torn down Mr. Henderson succeeded in drawing a picture of it, which has recently been presented to the church. A picture of the cabin in which Abraham Lincoln was born was also presented to him. A. M. McGee, Mr. Henderson has quite a collection of pictures in his room, and is always pleased to show them to any one interested. He is a son of the late Aaron and Margaret Henderson of Canonsburg. His work is all done in crayon. FRANKLIN, PA. **By Helen C. Lawson** Last Sunday evening the congregation of the A. M. E. Bethesda church listened to the second special service by the pastor. Subject: Our love serve Force." Both this sermon and the sermon, "Ideal Husband and Ideal Wife," delivered the previous Sunday evening; were excellent and full of practical truths that can be applied to the everyday life. After the sermon Sunday evening Sister Care of the Sister, Ont. an evangelist, a short talk which can treat and was a special benefit to everyone. Service for Sunday, April will be as follows: Sermon, 11 a.m.; by Rev. C. P. Hurrington; general class at the close of the morning service. The S. M. Missionary society will render program at 8 p.m.; Allen C. E. 7 p. m., A. C. Cotes, leader, the Woman's Mite Missionary society will hold a bazaar Monday, evening. April 8. at the residence of Mrs. Naffey Nesbat on buestrain church of O'Rourke church must be attended Thursday evening April 6. The best local talent will appear on the program. Miss Emma Simms is visiting friends, in Jamestown, N. Y. John Ashby of Oil City was a Franklin visitor on Sunday. Donald and Frederick Rhinehart, some of Kennedy Rhinehart, were taken to the Children's Home at New Caledonia last week. They were here and Mary Larson, who returned home on Saturday. Miss Florence Simms was the guest of Miss Laura Gant of Oil City on Sunday. Mrs. Cary of Windsor, Ont., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. S. Lawson, for a few days. The Harper W. C. T. U. will hold a regular meeting Friday afternoon, April 7. at A. M. E. Bethel church, once it noon. Mrs. Larson will return the will locate. Mrs. Hattie Enty of Brownlea ville was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Lawson on Monday. She left Tuesday for Meadville, where she will visit her brother. John Gloen Mrs. Maril Lawson is on the sick list this week. Miss-Nannie Stevens is ill. Jacobson with the grief. Jacobson has returned to Cleveland. O'Rourke who was very ill there is visibly improving. Donald G. Leland and Canvas Henderson attended the "Smar Set" in Pittsburgh on Saturday day evening. ERIE NOTES (B. M. Kittrell) Henry Davis, formerly of Erie but now of Pittsburgh, was in the city last Sunday, the guest of his grandmother. The annual thanksgiving sermon of Deborah court No. 15, O. E. S., will be proclaimed Palm Sunday at the St. James A. M. E. church at 7:45 p.m. by the Rev. Joseph N. Gibbs, the court will turn out to the public. Special music will be performed. All persons are cordially invited. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Parker Suel was partially destroyed by fire early Monday morning. The family had a narrow escape. Mrs. Catherine Powers Mrs. Catherine Lawson, Parker Suel and son Catston and Mrs. Marie Hill are among the slick. The exhibition of living pictures will be shown Monday evening, May 5 in Macabbe hall, for the benefit of Deborah court. Jackson's orchestra will turn up. Whistley Study club held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. John Drew Thursday, March 22. At the close of the meeting the hostess served dainty refreshments. The stewardess board of the St. James church will give a supper Wednesday evening, April 5, for the benefit of the April rally, Mrs. Louisa Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dickson of French street will leave the city for Cleveland, where they will make their future home. The members of Bay City lodge No. 1, the tendered Mr. Henry a surprise Wednesday evening at his residence, it being his birthday anniversary. KANE, PA. Last Wednesday morning our little mountain city was shocked from center to circumference at the startlingness of the very sudden death of one or our most highly esteemed citizens. Howard Augustus Ray. Acute indigestion had distressed him the Sunday previous and he had complained of the same troublingness in his attack he was unable to rally. Mr. Ray was born in Philadelphia, Pa. 1872. He graduated from Mrs. Fannie Jackson's (now Mrs. Bishop Coppin) famous school. He was a barber by trade and came from Boston, Mass. 19 Kane, September, 1905, and entered the employ of a carpenter until the following spring, then entering the employ of C. W. Jefferson, where he remained till his death. He is survived by his wife, little daughter, grandmother, mother, two sisters and a brother and a large circle of friends in Boston, Philadelphia and Burlington. He was praised to pauper his loss. He was seen at Mount City City Fountain No. 2600. True Reformers, this city; captain of the Sons of Veterans, Campden, N.L. and leader of the drum and file corps, Hide Park, Mass. camp No. 156. BELLEVERNON (B) Mrs. J. E. Goe Frank Cornet met with an accident on Friday evening, but is getting along well. Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. Harry Robinson were callers Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Frank Cornet, Mrs. Ross, and Mrs. Sick, is not improving but is still trusting in the Lord. She requests the members of the choir to render her some hymns. Sunday was the first meeting they had at Pleasant Green church for some time, owing to the amount of sickness. Miss Nancy Burrel has been invited to attend the entertainment at the Monessen church. Miss Mabel Webster of Charleroi attended the social held at the church Saturday. A birthday dinner was served on Sunday in honor of Kenneth and Paul Goe. Over the lockley and Arthu Williams attended the skating ring at Monongabella City on Tuesday evening. GREENSBURG (by Edu B. Holley) Miss Anna C. Stokes was calling on Mrs. Maud Brown Tuesday afternoon. George H. Holley left the burea Wednesday to seek employment in some other town. The farewell reception given Tuesday evening by the band and choir to members on the eve of departure was quite a success. There were about thirty persons in attendance, among whom were: Messrs. Clara Dixon, Nella Phillips, E. J. Williams, E. B. Holley, Jennifer Jackson, Nette Wright, Misses Anna Stokes, Mary and Hazel Stevenson, Misses Clarence Jackson, W. H. Griffin, Gray Catilla, B. F. Holley, G. H. Holley, George Bawra, Elder Stokes, John Nimney, Herbert Jackson, Brigham Morris, Ambrose King, P. Claymore and others. The table was arranged in the shape of an Landmark. The delivery of the snowy linen-and-with the delicacies of the season. A sparkling silver, and richly overladen for having spent a pleasant evening together the guests dispersed to their Mrs. E. J. Williams was the dinner guest of Mrs. G. Holley on Sunday. Mrs. Mand Brown is still confined to bed, after having suffered a relapse last Sunday. Her friends with her a speedy recovery. LEETSBURG (B) Rose Howard Mr. and Mrs. John Williams entertained Mrs. A. H. King of Greenburg in honor of her 72nd birthday on Tuesday evening, March 28. Covers were laid for Mrs. A. The evening was spent very peacefully by all present. Mrs Martin Morehead is able to attend after an severe attack on the grieving Miss Emma Key of Bellevue spent Sunday with her relatives here. Howard Jackson is back among his uncle after an absence of several months. The next entertainment at Choral Hall takes place April 5. The committee is arranging for a very enjoyable evening. Don't miss it. TYRONE, PA. TYRONE, PA. The University of New York Mr. Fletcher, who has been employed her for some time as head cook in the Ward Honong left last week for his home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Dorsey Williams was on the sick last last week, but is now able to be among us again. We are glad to note that Mrs. Lanckester is recovering from her seventh illness. Superior given by the trustees was a grand success. It was patronized by both races and the net proceeds were indeed good. Mrs. Krogerz is confined to her home with a severe attack of grief. The conceit given by the little folks Tuesday evening all was well arranged and their presence pleased and dearest all present. Refreshments were afterwards sold and a meat lift the sum was realized. Steubenville, O. (By Stewart F. Cook) Communion at Quinn A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Company will give very successful guest presentation Friday night. Miss Ruby Pettiford give several selections. She is a very pleasant reader. THE COURIER The Young People's Christian and Ligurian society met in regular session Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church. At this meeting they changed the meeting night from Tuesday to Friday. A number of the members of the Y. P. P. L. of East Liverpool were present. A short program was rindered after the business of the club was completed. A two course dinner was served. This club will meet next time at Mrs. J. Narboni's, April 11, and Mrs. Edward Smith and daughter Edith of Sharon, Pa., made a short stay with friends in our city and returned home Sunday evening. William Payne was in St. Benville Friday evening. William Molbroun spent his six vacations in St. Carsville, O. w., relatives and the latter part of the week will be spent in New York. Cornelia Lewis spent a few days in Wellsburg, W. Va., with his brother. Bushnell Johnson of St. Benville, O. w., in our city Sunday. Wheeling, W. Va. Key, A. Jenkins, formerly of Alexandra will occupy the position of the A. M. E. church on Ecff street for the ensuing year. Charming Star Lodge No. 2, Kendall of Pythias observed their regular inversary services last Sunday. Warmman, A M. E. church will occupy the down the patio. Rey, Dr. J. H. Parley, praised a most beautiful and eloquent sermon from the House of Proveris, which was well served to the occasion. Taoe present said it was the best title had happened to many a year, and the order were dressed and issued on the occasion. Dr. Parley is doing a well work in Wheeling for sermons as well as saints, and is held in the highest esteem by all. Mrs. Joshua Miller co-professional with a five course dinner on Friday. Dr. Prouty, the lady physician who has recently taken up her residence The Little daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Chester Thomas, who has been under the care of Dr. Proury for some time suffering with scarlet fever, is comma- lent. Mrs. Achilles Jenkins of this place in the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mara the Dinges of Parkersburg, W. Va. Holy communion services were observed in the Wainman A. W. E. church Sunday, Rev. Thomas P. E. preached both morning and evening sermons. One of our single doctors of this place made preparations for a event. We hope for him great or success in the future. Mrs. Jennie Wood was elected delegate to represent the Allen Christian Endeavor society of Wheeling in the convention in July. Henry Bailey pleasantly entertained his sisters, Miss Maggie Bailey, Mrs. Samuel Roach, and mother of Pittsburg, with other relatives and friends. though young in her profession. We predict for her a bright future. Mrs. A. J. Guy is captain of Company A. Mrs. Toney of Boston was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Guyder Wednesday. W. E. Viney of Indianapolis was the guest of his cousin. Mrs. A. J. Guy. Tuesday. Eli Guyder attended the K' or P. Mr. and Mrs. Edward West of Smithfield entertained at their home Sunday the following: Mr. and Mrs. Harris of Pittsburg, Mrs. John Christian, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jackson Miss Grace Christian and David Madson and Miss Jessie Braxton and Thomas Christian. Hugh Davis made a trip to Pittsburg burg to the "Smart Set." The tickets are out for Company B's April entertainment. William Bradden was the guest of Pittsburgh friends Sunday. Toussaint lodge No. 51 attended the annual sermon of Twin City, Oakland and, in addition, had their sermon preached altogether, and which was largely attended. The D. F. Loudon has a very large court of Calanthe. East Liverpool, O. William Ormsby By William Vernon Probably the most prominent event within colored tractor this year was the vicinity training of this year was the captain's attendant upon the observance of the anniversary of the colored Knights of Pythias lodge, held in the Lake theater in this city yesterday afternoon. The anniversary was jointly celebrated by members of P. J. Loudin lodge No. 50 of this city. Twin City lodge No. 18 of Wellsville, Oak land lodge No. 25 of East End, and Company C, uniform rank, K. of P. of Steubenville. The lodge men met at the colored K. of P. hall in the Citizens' national bank building 2 o'clock p.m. They were beaded by the Steubenville Union rank and marched in a box to the theater where the officers took place. The course also attended by the senior courses of East Liverpool, Wellsville and East End. Apparently in the best of health Will Pace, aged 26 years, and a colored resident of Dresden avenue, walked into S. E. Gamble's meat market on Dresden avenue Saturday afternoon. A moment later, his corpse, a victim of heart failure, Pace's body was dressed and soon taken to his home. His wife was completely prostrated when told of her husband's unexpected demise. Pace was employed as a janitor in one of the upstown business buildings. Coming to this city from Danville, Va. nine years ago, Pace was known as an industrial and gal member of his railroad, survived by his wife also relatives at Danville where the body was shipped for mortuary. Mrs. Harriet Phillips and Mrs. Cassie Howard and David Southall attended the funeral, of Mrs. Nancy Reed on Wednesday at Roscoe, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bone of Rochester spent Sunday visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Grace Bone spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Reed of Ross Meadows. The Young People's Progressive league has purchased a new piano. The league held a very interesting meeting Monday evening. William Hatcher of Rochester spent Sunday, with his friends. By Fila Kentucky last week. Mrs. Jennie Wood entertained with a tea Sunday evening Miss Lucas of Martins Ferry and Rev. Thomas, P. E. Elder McNeil of the Church of God and Saints of Christ spoke to a large assembly at Bellhill Saturday evening. Miss Perry and Miss Hemmings teachers in the Lincoln high school are spending their vacation with the latter's parents in Pittsburgh. Loveeast, and quarterly; conference was held in the Wayman A. M. E. church-Friday evening, at which time M. Freeman was granted an exhorter's license. The White Rose club of Bellaire is preparing to render an instructive and interesting literary and musical stream to the public Thursday evening, April 6. in Rev. B. Snelson's church. Mrs. R. N. Strange entertained with a dinner Sunday. Those present were: Mesdames Annies Williams of Washington, D. C.; Ada Hawkins of Baltimore, Lella McCullough and Mollie Henderson of Wheeling and Ashleigh Henderson of Washington served Chicken mashed potatoes, peas, celeriac, hot rolls, eggs, salad, tomatoes with mayonnaise dressing, ice cream, cake, coffee. Mrs. Ada Hawkins of Baltimore will render some selections in the Simpson M. E. church April 4. This is her first appearance, in Wheeling and owing to her ability as an elocutionist, we can assure you, she will participate. At the missionary meeting held in the Warman A. E. church last week Mrs. E. S. Kennedy was elected delegate to the convention which convenes at Huntington, W. Va., in July. Mrs. Barley and Miss Eliza Hurry both or Wheeling, were quietly married Tuesday evening, March 25. Miss Lillian Berry will give a spring class recital in the Simpson M.E. church, Thursday evening, April 6. Miss Berry, a graduate from the Boston Conservatory of Music, who has previously shown herself as a most graceful race can look for armless, most muscular people, the unplitting of those around her, compels us to expect something that can not be excelled by any race. FORTUNE FOR-CHEROKEE FREEDMEN Money. Chicago — (Special) — "Attorney Henry D. Laughlin, together with Attorney Robert M. F. Hern of St. Louis All-receive a fee of $1,000 as a result of a decision just rendered by the United States court of claims in Washington in the Cherokee land state, which have been in litigation for twenty years, accounting to recent dispatches. The successful outcome of the suit revealed the strange story of the enrichment of Negroes former slaves of the Cherokee Indians as a result of this Pigeon, and of the rise of President Grant's former body servant to riches and his equally sudden descent again into poverty. Mr. Laughlin went at once to Washington, on learning of the outcome of the suit. It gives large tracts of land in Oklahoma and elsewhere, formerly held by the Cherokees, to the Negroes who once were their slaves. As oil has been discovered in these fields the amount of the awards runs into many millions of dollars. "In the absence of Mr. Laughlin his son, Randolph Laughlin, told the story of these remarkable claims. There is no truth in the dispatch that my father would receive a $1,000 fee, said he. The amount is greatly exaggerated the litigation, however, is important and this decision means much to discuss from Negroes. The beginning of the story is in general Grants terms as president he had an old body servant, Milton Turner, who was the son of a prince in Morocco and a Negro of great dignity and ability, who had been stolen in infancy and sold into slavery. He appointed this Negro minister of the Liberian republican in Africa. "He found that the courts had resided that the freed Negro slaves of the Cherokee Indians were entitled to the same rights as the Indians, and this litigation, which my father conceived for twenty years, was to establish that the rights were not only political, but material—in other words that the freed Negro slaves of the Cherokee were entitled to their share in the Cherokee lands. The court of claims has just decided in the affair native." NEGRO COMMISSIONER WANTED Washington Public Schools May Have Commissioner of Washington, D.C.—(Special)—H congress considers favorably the suggestion of President Taft that a commissioner of education be appointed to assume charge of the public schools of the District of Columbia and control them without the chance of a board of education, as now constituted, the several colored members of the board could be affected by such a charge. In considering the question of economy in the business administration of the schools, complaint is now being made through the public press of the heavy expense due to the existence of a dual system of schools here composed of white and colored criminals from the assistant superintendent down. There are many persons who believe that congress is about to make legislation which will do away with several of the colored official positions and that the colored people of the capital are about to lose much of their prestige in educational circles. Others think that the legislation through the press at press is but to prepare the public in a measure for some few slight but important changes. Wise Belgian Legislation. Belgium has enacted a law throwing many of its citizens into the use of masks containing white lead. Afro-American Voters Are Especially Interested In the Councilmaniac Contests In The Fifth and Seventeenth Wards, Where Two of Their Number Are Up For Nomination. BY FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON Baltimore—One of the most important primary campaigns ever held here will take place the first Tuesday in April, when candidates of both of the leading political parties will be selected by the voters at a direct primary. In the Democratic party Mayor Mahool is the anti-organization candidate, while James H. Preston is the ring's choice. Mahool owes his election four years ago in part to the fact that uncolored voters refused to support E. Clay Timanus, the Republican standard bearer, who was regarded as inimical to the interests of the race. Should Mahool again be nominated he cannot rely on much colored support, as he has favored disfranchisement and the proposed law segregating the race to certain residence districts. The Republican machine is again supporting Timanus for the nomination, but he is not making any active campaign. He met a number of leading colored residents at the home of City Councilman Harry S. Cummings a few weeks ago, when he made some rosette promises to the colored people should he be elected. Since then his stock has declined among the colored voters somewhat because of the fact that he caused the arrest of the man who asked him to change a fifty dollar bill. The man was turned loose, however, by the authorities, as they found that the money belonged to him. Timanus is being opposed for the nomination by Charles H. Torsch, one of the most successful business men in the city. Mr. Torsch is making an energetic campaign of a high-order. He is a ready letter writer, and each day something from his pen has appeared in the papers. He rendered signal service to the race in both of his anti-amendment campaigns, when he paid the newspapers of the city to place his views against the iniquitous measures in their advertising columns. Theights of deepest interest to the race are the compulsive ones in the Seventeenth and Fifth wards. William F. Allen, a contractor and builder, is running against a white Republican for the nomination from the latter ward. He is fifty-seven years of age and has been interested in politics for years. In the Seventeenth ward Louis H. Davenport is contesting with Harry S. Cummings for the nomination. Mr. Davenport was born in Virginia in 1854. He removed to Kentucky at an early age and was educated in the public schools of that state. He has been a resident of this city since 1877 and has been active in business and political circles. He started out in the grocery business, was for a number of years engaged in the produce business and is now running a successful new and secondhand furniture establishment. He is also a large stockholder in a local insurance company, as well as being chief paymaster for the same. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows, the Nazarites, the Order of Moses, of which he is the grand orator, and other societies. He is a trustee of the Union Baptist church. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson pastor. He has long been interested in politics and is a familiar figure at conventions. During the four years he served as a member of the Republican state central committee he made a successful fight for colored men as election officials by continuing to send up the times of colored men for the same until the Democratic officials accepted to the same accepted. Four years ago he was a candidate for the councilman nomination. He is credited with raising the largest amount with but one exception that any colored man raised help fight the distranchisement propaganda and is also one of the contributors to the recent money raised by the colored people here to test the "grandfather clause" in the United States supreme court. Harry S. Cummings was born in this city in 1856. He was educated in the public schools of the city, Lincoln university and the law school of the University of Maryland, being one of the two colored members of the class of 1850. He was first elected to the city council in 1850. It was on a councilman's junket to Boston that he gained favor by delivering one of the best speeches at a banquet in that city to Baltimore's solos. He was the author of the law which established the old Colored Polytechnic institute. He delivered one of the speeches nominating President Roosevelt at the Chicago convention in 1900 and in a number of national campaigns has spoken in various sections of the country. He is attorney general for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and a member of the board of governors of the Maryland Colored House of Reformation. His latest efforts in this city have been directed in opposition to the passage of the iniquitous segregation measure. The Wall of True Art All who have seen the newly erected statue to Sir Henry Irying, by Mr. Prock, R. A., have spoken of it in the highest praise. The pose is splendid and the facial expression is lifelike, and yet from the tailor's point of view there are one or two points that call for thought. Is there one law for the artist and sculptor and another for the tailor?—Tailor and Cutter. The Beginning. Children learn to creep are they can learn to go.—Heywood. STEADY ADVANCE IN EDUCATION School Founded Forty-four Years Ago and Named For Major H. J. Biddle Offers Superior Help For the Education of Colored Youth—Dr. H. L. McCrony's Splendid Career. BY GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Charlotte, N. C.—Because of an eminent life being offered upon the altar of sacrifice for a cause espoused by a righteous people a glowing tribute was paid Major Henry J. Biddle, who gave up his life upon the battlefield of Antietam, by Mrs. Mary D. Biddle of Philadelphia, who was imbued by the same spirit of the patriot. This tribute was one which is manifested in the activities of hundreds of Afro-Americans, because she contributed the first funds for the founding of Biddle university in memory of the gallant soldier. This fine institution, which has been such a great factor in the development of the race, was founded by Reva. S. S. Murkland, S. C. Alexander and W. C. Miller, members of the Catawba baptismary, April 1967, which was later chartered by the legislature of North Carolina. The growth of the institution was material and daily gained friends until it entered a higher educational field by a change in its charter in the year 1833 from Biddle Memorial institute to Biddle university. The property is vested in a board of able trustees for the Presbyterian church, in the United States. A clause in this instrument, which is in connection with the Presbyterian church, made the university a lasting heritage of the people for whom Major Biddle and his kind fought and died for their freedom. The campus covers about twenty acres of ground, perimeter situated where one can view this city, which is the diverging point for seven railroads which俯面 the south. This city serves for the Piedmont section of the southern states and where the steady stock of Scotland Irish Presbyterians settled and contributed largely to the educational development of the Afro-American people by regarding Biddle university with unusual favor. This is an active Presbyterian center among colored people. Within a radius of thirty miles there are forty PRESIDENT H. L. M'CROKY. colored Presbyterian churches disseminating a wholesome influence for the uplift of their people. The university is near the boundary line between the synods of Atlantic and Catawba, and its Christian activities are evidenced strongly in the synods and the entire south, because of its picturesque location and highly efficient work. The campus, which is shaded by hundreds of stately trees, is inspiring. Upon it one will find thirteen buildings. The main building is devoted to recitation rooms, chapel and other public purposes. It is a fine piece of architecture and is a massive brick structure of four stories. For its purpose it is considered the best in the south Atlantic states and is valued at $60,000. Logan hall is a part brick and part frame structure of two stories, with attic and basement. In this building will be found a dormitory and boarding department. McNamee hall, which is a two story frame structure, has sixteen rooms and is the home of the students of the School of Theology. Carter hall is a substantial brick dormitory of four stories, with eighty-four rooms. The other buildings are commodious and have appointments peculiar to the needs of a student. Among them will be found the School of Industries, which is a veritable beehive. There are seven two story buildings for the professors' homes. They are well appointed. A heating plant furnishes best for the various buildings. The valuation of the property is $200,000, and kind white friends of the north have made this great work possible. There are four departments with seven professors who consult the facade, the interior, and selections department, and four professors constitute the faculty of the seminary. The School of Theology is organized on the ordinary plans of the seminaries of the Presbyterian church. Decision Against Pythians. Decision Agents Montgomery, (Special) — About Pope Negre Pythians in Alabama will either be to change their name, emblems and rituals or quit business under a decree issued out of the court sustaining a bill filed by the gland todder, Knights of Pythians, of Alabama (white), declaring that the Negro lodges were infringing against the white Pythians in adopting a similar name, emblems, etc. The Negro or organization is the Knights Pythiae of Europe, Asia Africa and North and South America. SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1911. Race Progress As Reported by the National Negro James Leech of Passaic, N.J., has just invented an improvement on the photograph which is said to have needed him a fortune. He is an expert mechanic and had been employed in a handkerchief mill in Passaic. Mr. Leech believed he could improve the tone of the phonograph, and set to work to making experiments. The Edison company heard of his efforts, and invited him to their works where he successfully demonstrated the feasibility of his new idea. The company was so impressed with the commercial value of Leech's invention that it is said, they gave him $5,000 for it. He is very fortunate to make money out of his invention, for it is usually the rule that the man who invents does not get financial profit from his invention. Mr. Edison himself is a rare exception to this, for he has always been wise enough to obtain enough stock in the companies that manufactured his inventions to make him rich. The constant preaching to the farmers of the annual Tuskegee Negro conference that they should own homes and raise their foodstuff is beginning to produce excellent results. An example of this is S. P. Simmons of Luverne, Crenshaw county, Alabama who owns one hundred and eighty acres of land. He made this year one hundred and fifty bushels of potatoes, six hundred bushels of corn thirty-five hundred bundles of fodder will kill fourteen hundred pounds of meat. He also raised thirty bushels of peanuts, thirty bushels of peas and sold fifty dollars' worth of peaches and apples. He has a garden full of turnips, rutabagas, rags and collard. He has made ten dollars or vegetables since September. Mr. Simmons is looking ahead and is a great hustler. Reben Gaines, Sr., Hamilton, Iowa is not bothered very much by what is called the "Race Problem," so far as it concerns himself, for during the last ten years he has been quietly forging ahead, until he has accumulated farm lands and city property, the value of which is from $50,000 to $60,000. Ten years ago, Mr. Gaines was digging coal in the Buxton maines, while his wife ran a restaurant near the scene of his labor. By economy, frugality and industry they were enabled to buy land, upon which they have had built a row of houses, for business and residences three and a half blocks in length. In other words he has built a community known as Gainstown Notwithstanding their great personal wealth they have time to give to the settlement of the settlement; for both Mr. and Mrs. Gaines are active in fraternal, business and social life besides giving largely to charity. Not every colored farmer believes in living all his life in a one room log cabin, even if his fores parents were disposed to do so, Zachary Simmons, who is not only a farmer but a preacher, living in Mt. Gilead, N. C. has recently built a house with twelve rooms and has, also, purchased a small truck farm of six acres. Mr. Simmons is fortunate in having a wife who truly a help-mate and at the same time interested in everything that makes for the higher life of the community. Through their influence the colored people in that neighborhood have within the past five or six years bought land and therpen built bomes to the value of $6,000. His wife is the principal of the public school in Mt. Gilead, and Mr. Simmons is a graduate of Hampton Institute. The Alabama Business League is one of the youngest of the state organizations; but it is gradually taking its place among the first in rank because of the increasing interest in the league, which is in evidence when the Negroes in business gathers from the different sections of the state on such occasions as this one. The president elected by the convention for the ensuing year is Mr. Victor H. Tulane of Montgomery, a successful merchant and carrier of the savings bank, opened last the year in that city. The outgoing president was Prig. W. J. Echols of Birmingham, principal of one of the city schools and a successful funeral director. Echols was elected as delegate to represent the State League at the twelfth annual session of the National Negro Business League to be held in Little Rock, Ark. next August. The other officer elected are: A. J. W. Will, Tupkegee, first vice-president; A. M. Pope, Calera secretary; Rev H. N. Newsome, Mobile treasurer. The fourth annual session will take place in the month of February, 1912 at Tuskegee Institute. "Back to the farm" appeals to some of our people quite effectively. Thirty years ago, John W. Thomas landed in Hutchinson, Kan., almost penniless. For a while he eked out a meagre existence by doing odd jobs here and there in the city. Being unwilling however, to rely together upon such a precarious chance for support, he went to the country and engaged in farming for a livelihood. Today, Mr. Mohmas by hard work is the owner of two large farms and some valuable city property, the total value of which is said to be about $50,000. Messra, W. P. Billups, and W. N. Nesbitt of Birmingham, Ala., are regarded as two of its most substantial resident citizens. Each owns a few acres of land (fifteen and twenty acres respectively) within the city limits upon which he conducts a prosperous truck grazen and fruit growing business. Real estate in this locality is very desirable for residential purposes for the whites, consequently they have been offered a high price for their holdings. Mr. Nesbitt has lately been offered $45,000 for his tract of land. But he, like Mr. Billups, won't sell.