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THIS PAPER IS NOW READ BY 10,000 COLORED PEOPLE WEEKLY THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. VOL. II. NO. 47. NEW YORK STATE BAPTISTS MEET Sixteenth Annual Convention Held In Day Star Church. MANY DELEGATES PRESENT. Thrifty Religious Organization Which Is Making Its Influence Felt Through- out the State in Bahalf of Education, Home and Foreign Missions—Dr. Timms Re-elected President. New York.—The sixteenth annual session of the New York colored Baptist state convention, which was re- cently held in the Day Star Baptist church in this city, of which the Rev. K. J. Brown is pastor, was largely atten- ted by delegates and visitors from the various churches of the denomina- tion in Greater New York and vicinity. Among the prominent visitors SKY, DR. & W. TIMB. from a distance were the Rev. Dr. E. W. Johnson of Philadelphia, president of the Pennsylvania Baptist state convention; W. Bishop Johnson, LL. D., founder of the Afro-American correspondence school in Washington; Mrs. Mary S. Tribbitt, Dr. W. G. Parks and W. F. Grapham of Philadelphia and Professor R. C. Woods, president of Virginia seminary and college, Lynchburg, Va. The reports and letters read by delegates from the different churches were both interesting and encouraging and showed an increase in membership, financial and general activity among the members. The convention is doing a large work among the churches of the state in the matter of creating greater interest in educational work and home missions. It is the opinion of the officers of the convention that a healthy, progressive and well managed state organization will prove to be exceedingly helpful to the larger work of the New England Baptist missionary convention, of which the churches of the state organization form an important part. President S. W. Timms delivered his annual address in a painstaking and forceful manner. He said in part as follows: "This is the fourth time I have had the distinguished honor of delivering an annual address as the president of your great convention. I beg to express to you as strongly as I can in words my sincere thanks for the repeated honors you have seen fit to con- M. for upon me and to say that no greater honor can come to any man from my source than that which you has repeatedly and so generously shown me. "Even though, I have striven on hard to bring our belief in convention to the day it now occupies in force the world, yet I feel that, I have not earned the honors which have come to me through you, and to him who shall succeed to this exalted position I will say, 'You shall have at your command all the influence that I can wield as well as my personal skill in pushing the righteous cause of the Baptists to further heights of efficient usefulness.'" "I most heartily congratulate this convention upon the wonderful progress it has made in the sixteen years just passed, a progress which cannot be fully realized unless care is taken to consider the great problem we have FIFTY LAWYERS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES FORM ORGANIZATION. Little Rock, Ark.—The organization of a National Negro Bar association was one of the features of the National Negro Business league meeting There were present 50 lawyers from all parts of the country, who took part in the organization. J. T. Settle of Memphis called the meeting to or der. He said he was pleased to see so many lawyers present, men who were making their way by looking after the interest of their people. The organization was perfected by electing the following officers: J. T. Settle, Memphis, president; J. Madison Vance, New Orleans, vice-president; P. W. Howard, Jackson, Miss. secretary; W. T. Andrews, Sumter, S. C. treasurer; J. Madison Vance, B. F. Booth, J. W. Brown, S. Laing Williams, W. T. Andrews, members of committee on constitution. L. J. Winston of Greenville, Miss, who is perhaps one of the oldest negro lawyers in the south, as well as most successful, addressed the association He said he thought it was a step for ward for the negro lawyers to get to gether in a great organization to meet each year with the Business league Winston is attorney for the Negro Ma-sons in Mississippi and several other organizations. P. W. Howard, who is attorney for the Order of Calanthe in Mississippi the women's auxiliary of the negrc Pythians, also spoke. Mr. Howard represents the successful young negrc lawyers.' Scipio Jones delivered, an address of welcome—Nashville Globe. Talks On Business is the colored merchant holding his own, or is he satisfied to stand still and merely elk out an existence? is the question. * It has been often asked, why many of the colored enterprises are not a success, and the query is, Why? Have you the goods and are you giving your patrons their money's worth, or do you expect them to patronize you irrespective of the service rendered? If so, the sober you awake from your dream the better. It is a survival of the fittest today, irrespective of the race; and it is the question of giving full value for a dollar. If you can't do this the sooner you get out of business the better. Stop whining, but deliver the goods. We have had several attempts of our people to run a grocery store on lower Wylie avenue. They start with a flourish—but they soon get on the edge—and close up. If they expect to make money from the start they must not expect it. It takes time to work up a trade, and it takes brains and stricthiveness to win. If you have not these three essential requirements you have missed your calling. There are certainly enough colored people below Fulton street to make an up-to-date grocery store a success. Mr. W. H. Thompson has conducted a very successful grocery store for years at 2635 Wylie avenue, and he recognizes the value not only of advertising, but of giving to worthy causes that redound to the benefit of his business. See the point? In trying to find a way to house the people. New York is now a great mission field. "Brothers of the convention, we must strive after progress. Warwick says: 'I will take heed of quenching the spark and strive to kindle a fire. He never was so good as he should be that doth not strive to be better than he is. He never will be better than he is that doth not fear to be worse than he was.'" "Holmes on spiritual progress says: 'I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail and not drift nor lie at anchor.'" "This is the day of progress.'" The educational sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the Abysmian Baptist church, New York. Dr. Powell's subject was "The Transforming Power of the Word of God." The sermon was timely and fraught with many helpful illustrations hearing upon the progress which our people are making in both religious and secular education. Fifty dollars was donated to the work of Virginia seminary and college. The receipts of the concession amounted to several hundred dollars. The newly elected officers were instilled by Dr. W. Bishop Johnson. They are as follows: President, Rev. Dr. S. W. Timms; vice president, Rev. R. J. Brown; second vice president, Rev. R. B. Page; third vice president, Rev. C. S. Palriss; recording secretary, Rev. N. S. Epix; editor of the New York Baptist Herald; assistant secretary, Rev. W. H. Slater; corresponding secretary, Rev. T. J. King; treasurer, Dr. Grantile Hunt. The executive board is composed of Rev. G. H. Sims, chairman; Rev. S. W. Griffin, L. J. Brown, Timothy White, J. C. Brown, H. A. Booker and H. Arthur Booker. Foreign mission board: Dr. A. Clayton Powell, J. W. Bright and U. B. Johnson. Home mission board: Rev. Dr. J. B. Boddle, chairman; Rev. P. C. James, J. W. Dukhrk, M. B. Huckleberry and H. E. Duers. Educational board: Rev. Dr. Grantile Hunt, chairman; Rev. Dr. Holland Powell, Dr. William M. Moss, Rea L. E. Kerser and T. J. King. Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. PITTSBURG-PA..NOVEMBER 11,1911. DISCRIMINATING LAWS DENOUNCED BY MINISTER Rev. W. E. Williams Interprets Aim of Class Legislation. Philadelphia.—Among the many important papers read at the eighteenth annual session of the Afro-American Presbyterian church, which was recently held at the Berean Presbyterian church in this city, was one by Rev. W. Edward Williams of Baltimore on the evils of jimcrow laws. Declaring at the outset of his address that jimcrow laws requiring separate accommodations for white and colored passengers in public convergences are the most degrading, humiliating and cruel of all the legislation affecting our people, the speaker traced the history of class legislation to the period directly after the BRY. W. EDWARD WILLIAMS. civil war, when many of the southern legislatures enacted laws against the race. After stating that the intelligent and law abiding men and women of the race were the ones aimed at by the enactment of separate car laws in North Carolina, after Senator Bacon of Georgia had raised a hullabaloo because Booker T. Washington and a party of friends had taken a meal in a dining car at Hamlet, N. C., Mr. Williams said: I hold that all the manifestations of prejudice—limcrow laws, disfranchisement and segregation—grow out of the determination to keep the cooped people in a place of inferiority. Nothing that we can do save to cease to struggle to be men will satisfy the element of the whites. All of them, including grandads being carried on to bring the rest of the white people to the same position. They are succeeding also to an alarming extent. They seem to have President Taft, the supreme court and the Democratic party, as well as many Republic They tell the rest of the whites to say to the Negro: "You are an American citizen. As such you desire your political privileges from the state where you reside. You have been the object of congressional salutude for fifty years, and you have been the object of people saying, the American people seem to be heeding this advice. They say: "Do not agitate this question. do not contend for your civil and political rights. Make friends with the southern white man. Get a good workman and all will be well after awhile." Some go so far as to say: "Two races cannot live side by side unless one is the acknowledged superior and the other the willing inferior. The inferior can never hope to rise to the equality of the white man." Thank God, many white and colored men refuse to accept this. We do not believe that there is any innate racial superiority and that it is not an eternal decree that the black race individually or collectively believes that it is possible and already obtains to some extent for white and colored men to live together on terms of civil and political equality. Let us deny racial superiority based on race or color alone. We must place or condition of inferiority as permanent on the ground of race, color or previous condition. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK J. Warren F. Butler ..... Pittsburgh C. L. L. Tarlton ..... Pittsburgh Gregory L. Linn ..... Homestead, Pa. W. W. Johnson ..... Homestead, Pa. Gregory Allen D. Collins ..... Pittsburgh John W. Vokes ..... Pittsburgh John R. Pearl ..... Pittsburgh C. W. L. Johnson ..... Pittsburgh William M. Moore ..... Pittsburgh C. W. Anderson ..... Pittsburgh James D. Park ..... Pittsburgh Anna W. Hall ..... Pittsburgh L. R. Mollery ..... Pittsburgh W. L. Miles ..... Pittsburgh William W. Larson ..... Pittsburgh M. H. Willis ..... Pittsburgh Gregory Thomas Cokes ..... Pittsburgh L. V. Virginia Christian ..... Pittsburgh B. V. David J. Williams ..... Pittsburgh L. L. Marquis ..... Pittsburgh When Wigs Were in Vogue. During the latter part of the reign of Louis IV of France for a man to wear his own hair or a small wig was almost an offense against good morals. Few. English Visit Newfoundland. Although Newfoundland was visited by 5,000 tourists and sportsmen last year, only about 100 were Englishmen. BIG DEDICATION---WEEK CARNIVAL AT COLORED MEN'S BRANCH Y. M. C. A. THE STREET CAFE COLORED MEN'S BRANCH, Y. M. C. A., 1847 CENTER AVENUE. The Gorgeous Baptismal Font In the Great Mormon Temple Copyright by Joseph F. Smith, trustee in trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1911. Copyright by Joseph F. Smith, trustee in trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1911. ONE of the most splendid structures in the United States is the Mormon temple in Salt Lake City. Begun in 1833, it was finished and dedicated in 1893. The building, with its furnishings, cost about $4,000,000. It is used for marriages, baptisms and all the secret rites and ceremonies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, to give the Mormon church its full corporate title. None but Mormons have been permitted to enter it since its dedication, and until recently no photographs of the interior, which is said to be more richly decorated than was Solomon's temple, have been published. The font shown in the picture is made after the pattern of the brushed font or laver, as the King James version (1 Kings vii, 25) his (t, which stood in) the court of the Jewish tabernacle and afterward in the temple and contained water for the ablutions of the priests and for the washing of the sacrifices in the temple service. Only the statues of the open supporting the Mormon font are overlaid with gold. A COLORED MEN'S BRANCH, Y. M PROGRAM FOR THE THREE DAYS, MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 14 AND 15, 1911. The program for the big dedication carnival week at the Colored Men's Branch of the Y. M. C. A at their headquarters at 1847 Center avenue, will be given under the special patronage and direction of the following women's clubs of Pittsburgh. The Aurora Reading club, who will have a Japanese tea room; the Ladies' Auxiliary, who will offer fruit, soft drinks, etc.; the Charity club, whose effort is styled the changing of the season; the Frances Harper league, and the Married Ladies' Culture club, who will conduct a women's exchange, and the Tuesday Evening Study club. Unexcelled lunches and dinners will be served each afternoon and evening. "It will pay you to board with us these three days," say the ladies. Three excellent entertainments have been arranged for the three evenings a special address by Counsellor Frank R. Stewart being the feature on Monday; a novel entertainment, by the Tuesday Evening Study club the attraction on Tuesday, and a stereocan entertainment, "Glimpses of Peasant Life in Europe," by H. C. McConnaughney, recently returned from abroad, the program for Wednes. Single admission is 15 cents and season tickets cost but 35 cents. Rejoicing over the work thus far accomplished, though the great work is merely begun, characterized the first annual members meeting and the first anniversary services of the branch last week. That annual members meeting was on Thursday, noember 2 and was largely attended. Twelve men were nominated for a committee of management for the ensuing year. They were Messrs. Hezekiah Anderson, P. L. Anderson, R. H. Logan, L. A. Hamilton, Robt L. Vann, Sam'l R. Rosemond, Wm. Mathews, D. M. Blair. Jno. O. Strother, George Gentry, C. W. Posey and W. H. Rodgers. W. Posey and W. H. Rodgers. The annual reports of the branch chairman and treasurer were offered and accepted. Anniversary Services. International Secretary J. E. Moorland was 'an unexpected visitor in the city over last Sunday and addressed an audience which comfortably filled Grace Memorial Presbyterian church at 3 p.m. Assistant City Solicitor Wm. M. Randolph delivered a snappy, and polished address on behalf of the branch confederation, that addressed the local Y. M. C. A. work. The anniversary sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. W. L. Lee, and a special quartet sang two enjoyable numbers. Branch Chairman Hezekiah Anderson and Branch Treasurer Robert H. Logan read their annual reports. Dedication Day. Sunday, November 12, however, will mark the beginning of the culminating events of the series of special X. M. C. A. services. The dedication of the site of the Colored Men's Branch at 1847 Center avenue, will be held on this day and carnival week will follow. Some unavoidable delay of the dedication has been caused by reason of an endeavor on the part of General Secretary Irman L. Pierce to secure Hon. Wm. Jennings Bryan as the principal speaker. Notice of the hour of dedication will be given in the various churches on Sunday morning and in the daily newspapers. The building committee met last Wednesday afternoon and passed on furnishings to the value of $2,500, which will be purchased at once, thus adding materially to the comfort and attractiveness of the Colored Men's Branch. Some men eat to live, some men live to eat, and some men eat merely for the pleasure they are going to have while smoking afterward. WHITE RACE LOSING GROUND IN AFRICA Statistics Revealed by Recent Censuses Show There Are Exceedingly Ominous N THE midst of the North African turmoil all England is discussing figures of the last South African census which seem to be prophetic of a "Black South Africa." Follow- N THE midst of the North African turmoil all England is discussing figures of the last South African census which seem to be prophetic of a "Black South Africa." Following is a frank discussion of the problem by the Johannesburg correspondent of the London Mail: Some of the statistics revealed by the census are ominous. Contrasted with the figures of the 1904 census they reveal tendencies which must cause the gravest anxiety. In the Cape Province—which is in area more than five times the size of England—the white male population has decreased by 16.825 in these seven years, a percentage decrease of 5.28. But the native and colored males increased by 54.346 in the same period. In 1904 the white population of the Cape formed 24.66 of the total population. Today it is only 22.75 per cent of the total population. And this after more than two centuries of white settlement. Taking the whole Union of South Africa the white population increased by only 161,219 in the last seven years. But the native and colored population increased by 621,456. In 1904 the black and brown races formed 78.42 per cent of the total population of the Union. Today they constitute 78.53 per cent of the total population. There are only 21,939 male whites more than there were seven years ago. But there are 336,039 more males in the native and colored population. These censuses are based on Botswana, Botswana, Botswana and Rhodesia, in which the black people far outnumber the white. Nor must it be forgotten that the death rate among the white people is much higher. Come their percentage increase will still grow more rapidly. The whites in South Africa are not holding their own today. They are back in the game. It is known which usually becomes more rapid the longer it lasts. Whu Whites Are Losing The whites are losing ground because the whole history of white volcanization in South Africa has been a record of a white attempt to build up a white nation upon a basis of colored labor. For generations a black labor policy has ruled. Today we are beginning to see the effects of that policy. Back in the 'fifties of the seventeenth century, Van Riebeck, the first Dutch Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, advocated the importation of Chinese labor for the gold mines of the Table Mountain. In all the records of Dutch administration one finds only one high official who pleaded for the importation of white settlers instead of colored settlers. The Dutch introduced the slaves. The English in Natal brought in. Anasatic cookies—so that today there are more British Indians than whites in the garden colony of South Africa. Chinese forces went into the mountains away larger numbers of imports from Morocco. The agents of South African employers still scour half a continent for black labor. Whenever a shortage occurs the cry goes up for more colored workers. One wonders what would happen in Lancashire if the millowners brought in, in dried thousands, to work for the company. But that has been South Africa's power for years. Color is the most desirable qualification for the worker. And the irony of it all is that the very men who are bolstering up the system are always talking largely about the Great White Nation which is being built up in South Africa. Great White is where white people will present methods last. Not white when the census returns read as they do today. A Curious Phase One of the most curious things in this land of curious arguments is that with all its "cheap" black labor it lives largely upon the foodstuffs produced by "expensive" white labor thousands of miles oversea. South Africans will be heard declaring that white farm laborers are immiters. And the very men who say so eat foodstuffs grown by white men in lands 6,000 miles across the sea. Black labor is actually encouraged by the laws of the land. The operation of the Pass daw in Transvaal, the terms of workforce training, the systems taxation all aim at giving the employer as much cheap and easily controlled black labor as possible. Naturally this policy, extending over generations, has had the effect of creating an independent manual labor. All rough work is "Kahir's work," degrading to the white artisocrat. Honorable poverty, a decent subsistence upon charity, is preferable. The objection is breaking down slowly, but for years it must help those who are fraught with coarse or coloured fur whatever the ultimate effect upon South Africa may be. Country Going Back Under this policy white South Africa is going back. Whole industries are drifting into the lands of the colored races. And unless the system which has obtained more than two centuries is altered South Africa must become a black man's land. It may support a nation. But it will be a black and brown nation—never a white nation. It may be that any effort now will come too late. But if the attempt be made it must follow upon these lines. I-The prohibition of the importation of I-The prohibition of the importation Union of South Africa. 2-New to away all the premium now upon the employment of colored 3-A vision of policy of white immigration and land settlement. tion and land settlement. This, remember, is the vital question before South Africa. It is not whether English will rule, which or Dutch rule English it is whether or not the black man with rule both. Uless there is a change of policy the most important is the careful mind of overseeing the rule. Each country it will enforce the preemptive clause of the black races. Reject the white man policies, and South Africa will become a black mainland. It will it the end be used now with Canada and Australia, but with males, Trinidad and South African territories. Few English Visit Newfoundland. Although Newfoundland was visited by 5,000 tourists and sportmen last year, only about 100 were Englishmen. PIVE CENTS A COPY HARRY C. SMITH'S NOTABLE RECORD Member o Ohio Legislature For Six Consecutive Years. HONORED BY SEMATOR FORAKER Interesting Account of Brilliant Cleveland Editor Who Has Boon a Conspicuous Figure In Republican Party Since 1894-Introduced Anti-lynching Bill In General Assembly. Cleveland, O. — The picture printed in this column is an excellent likeness of the Hon. Harry C. Smith, a self made man who has pushed his way to the front by indomitable will, energy and honest dealing. He has spent nearly thirty years in newspaper work, over twenty-eight of them as editor of the Cleveland (O.) Gazette, of which he has been sole proprietor about twenty-five years. He has served three terms in the Ohio legislature from 1894 to 1902. He won a fourth nomination as state representative on Sept. 7, 1905, the only Afro-American in the north and possibly in any other section of the country who has ever received such popular recognition. There were twenty-three candidates for seven places, three being Afro-Americans. He received the second highest vote and nearly as many as the two other Afro-American candidates combined. He received a higher vote than eighteen of the twenty white candidates. Eighteen thousand Republicans voted at the primary. There are about 60,000 in the county, only 3,500 of whom are Afro-Americans. Mr. Smith received the second highest vote in 1893 and 1899 and was fifth in 1895. He enjoys the distinction of editing what is generally acknowledged to be one of our leading race journals; also of having thirteen been elected over white opponents to the state legislature. On Nov. 7, 1896, when a candidate for re-election, Mr. Smith received about 3,000 votes more than the Re- HON. HARRY C. SMITH. publican candidate (white) on the same ticket for common pleas judge. On Sept. 7, 1890, Mr. Smith was a second time renominated for the legislature, receiving next to the highest vote. There were thirty candidates for the eight places. His plurality on election day, Nov. 7, 1890, was over 10,000. Mr. Smith's work, personal and newspaper, in the interest of the race and the Republican party for a period of more than twenty-eight years is well known throughout the state. Massures introduced by Mr. Smith. His most conspicuous work as a legislator in the interest of the race during his first term (in 1894) was the passage of the Ohio civil rights law. His "mob violence or anti-lynching law," which is now on the statute books of the grand old state, overshadows all his work in the general assembly of Ohio. For four years, during the time Senator Foraker was governor of Ohio and as a result of his favor, Mr. Smith was a deputy state ol' inspector. His bud of $5,000 was signed by three of Cleveland's oldest and most highly respected colored citizens. Though born in West Virginia (in 1833), he has lived since 1865 in Ohio at Cleveland, where he attended the public schools, graduating from the Central high school. No other Negro legislator the state has ever had has such a splendid record for work done, the kind that is of practical benefit to the race. No other is more highly respected in Ohio than Mr. Smith. Ohio has the only effective anti-lynching law in the country, and but one or two other states in the Union have anything at all like it. Indeed, he is the only Negro legislator who has ever accomplished such work for the race. Mr. Smith has always wielded a fearless and able pen for right and truth. He has fought squarely in behalf of his race, demanding for it recognition wherever denied. Though at times he has been severely criticised, he has never varied from what he considered his duty. His recent nomination as delegate to the state constitutional convention, which is to be held in 1912, was a most signal honor. GREENSBURG (By Nelhe v. Hackney) Mrs. E. J. Williams was the guest of Mrs. Freeman of Washington, Pa. on Sunday. Miss Anna C. Stokes of/Washington street has returned from a three months visit in the East. Rev. and Mrs. Goggins and Mrs. Wm. Lewis and son, Borand, spent Thursday in Latrobe, the guests of Mrs. Chas. James. The pulpit of Bethel A. M. E. church was filled on Sunday morning and evening by our newly appointed pastor, Rev. Gibbs, who gave us two soul-stirring sermons. We learned that he would not be with us after that day as he would be succeeded by Rev. C. E. Powell. Chas. Douglass of Latrobe, worshipped at Latrobe on Sunday. Miss Belva Harrison and Catherine Lewis spent Sunday in Jeannette the guests of Miss Daisy Swan. Mrs. E. B. Holley was visiting friends in Pittsburgh, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Annie Brown of Pittsburgh is visiting her brother's family this week. B. F. Turman has returned home after a few weeks sojourn in Unionandn and Brownsville. Mrs. Chas. Ellis has returned to our city after spending several months in Ohio visiting relatives. Mr. Pinkett, a former teacher of the band, is in our city again after spending the summer in Atlantic City. HOMESTEAD The, Carnation club held a Halloween social on Tuesday evening of last which proved to be quite an enjoyable one. Some were masked and gave much amusement to all that were present. The evening was spent in music and games, after which a dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Alice Hobson and Mrs. Wesley Cundiff. Covers were laid for sixteen and all were highly entertained. Those present were Misses Daisy Claughton, Pearl Cole, Estella Staunton, Madeline Cole, Jesse Cundiff, Marian Black, Mabel Black, Diana Winbush, Blance Winbush, Emma Hobson, Benl, Pase, Sunny Blake, Ornla Cardwell, Ralph Blackburn, L. J. Richardson and Robert Hobson. The club brings many thanks to Miss Emma Hobson, the president, for her hospitality in opening her doors to the pleasure and comfort of our club. John Sumner and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Sutton of Caulisbury, N. C., who have, been visiting Homestead for the past week, left for their home last Sunday/morning. While here they were the guests of Reuben Sumner, brother of John Sumner. They visited the steel works and other places of interest at Wilkinson McGraw of Wilkinson, was a Sunday and Monday guest of Mrs. J. R. Wilson of Twelfth avenue. J. R. Wilson made a business trip to Coal Center this week. Mrs. Wilson of Youngstown, is visiting Wilkinsburg friends this week. The social Few club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Tate, October 31, 1911. The following named members were present: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Castleman, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gant, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Tate, Mrs. Jerome Veney and Mrs. Harry Hobson. The evening was spent in enjoyable conversation and a splendid lunch was served by the ladies. The following officers were elected: Mary Gant, president; Dora Jackson, vice president; Amy Dorsey, secretary; Maggie Castleman, assistant secretary; Lucetta Tate, treasurer; Lawson Tate; chaplain, W. H. Gant, editor; reception committee—Mrs. Hose Hobson, Mrs. Elma Veney, Mrs. Maggie Castleman, Jesse Jackson and Abe Dorsey. This club was organized for the purpose of adding to the social life of the people of Homestead. This Being one of the many things needed to bring about good fellowship among the people of Western Pennsylvania. More additions will be added to the club shortly and an attempt will be made to spread the good tidings of such organizations far and wide. The club adjourned to meet about the middle of November. All people kindly leave notes at No. 240 Twentieth avenue, Homewood. OIL CITY, PA. (By Valera C. Johnson.) Last Sunday began a new conference year with our beloved pastor, Rev. H. C. Payne, with us again. We hope that beginning with this Sunday every one who possibly can will make an effort to attend Sunday services especially. It is up to no one person to make this year a success. It must come from united efforts. Please don't forget the Sunday school hour. The funeral services of Ray Hollenbeck, whose death occurred at Warren last Wednesday, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Samuel Scott on West Fourth street. The services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Payne, whose church the deceased was a member for several years. Several beautiful mourners were singing by the choir. The following acted as the bearers: Helen, Vanishin, Paul Collins, Chelsea Jones, William Johnson, Perey Lignes and Sally Rodsonne. Mr. H. Hoboken is survived by an only son, Mrs. Harriet Milton, and two stepchildren. He was a young man of good descent and well heaped by all who knew him. Miss Cana Poole is a visitor in Sharon Pa. Mrs. Kirk St. Savary and Mrs. Jesse Polly and Frank Thompson have even quite such. Robert Green and Miss Isma Green spent Sunday in Sandy Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benson, Miss Josie Davis of Titusville, Charles Jones, Don Leyland of Franklin, attended the funeral of the late Roy Hollenbeck on Sunday. Miss Matee Moore of Cleveland, and Canvass Henderson of Franklin, were the guests of Miss Edna Collins in Wednesday. John Milton of Pittsburgh, was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Wesley Milton, last week. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Langeter were in Warren on Thursday. John Jones left on Tuesday for Buffalo. Waynesburg, Pa. (By Mary H. Hickey Workman.) The work on the A. M. E. church is going along rapidly. Rev. J. S. Smith delivered quite an excellent sermon on Sunday evening to his congregation in the Independent hall. The Church Aid society will hold a social at the home of Mrs. Leva Clark on Thursday evening. Miss Lizzie Workman is still in the hospital and slowly improving. Mrs. Rebecca Jackson is very poorly at her home on West Lincoln street. Miss Ora Brown is also numbered with the sick. Miss Minerva Alfred left on the 11 o'clock train Monday for Pittsburgh, where she will take up the hair dressing business. We wish her much success. (By Blanche Moore.) Clearance Rideout and Archie Swan of Greensburg spent Halloween here. Miss Mary Smith of M. P. Pleasant. Pa. worshipped at the Morning Star Baptist church on Sunday. T. Brown is slowly recovering from his fall. Miss Annie Hill was calling on friends in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday. Morning Star Baptist Church. There were many commuters and the communion services Sunday. Rev J. T. Moore preached in the afternoon. MEADVILLE MEADVILLE Rev. P. E. Paul, the newly appointed pastor of Bethel, arrived in the city Saturday, and began his pulpit duties Sunday morning. He preached two straight yet forceful gospel seminars to large and appreciative audiences. His morning subject was "The Great Corner Stone," and his evening subject, "The First Commandment." November 12 will be our first quarterly conference at which time Dr. N. D. Temple, P. E. will be present. All persons are requested to hand their assessment to Mrs. J. R. Gordon. Mrs. C. Chinn entertained a number of friends at a Halloween party Tuesday evening. Rev. W. N. Young arrived Tuesday and reports having met a very congenial class of people in McKeesport. The Misses Gladys Vloia and Cecil Stevenson departed for Franklin on Friday. Rev. Young and family were entertained by Miss M. Denny on Thursday evening and by Mrs. J.R. Gordon on Friday evening. Wm. Chinl and wife left for Mercer on Saturday where they will spend sometime visiting the former's mother, Mrs. E. Lewis. Miss M. Golden Young and John W. Young, who have been members of the Reform church orchestra for some time past, resigned their positions Sunday, owing, to the change of their father and to another charge. They were given quite a farewell oitation and presented a written recommendation to the Reform church of McKeenport. Wm. Sims of Cambridge Springs, F. Jackson and Jao. Taylor of Erle, were calling on friends here Tuesday. FRANKLIN, PA. (By Annie Burke Lawson.) On Sunday a splendid congregation greeted our pastor, Rev. C. P. Hurlington, on his return. Men's Bible class was organized at the A. M. E. Bethel church on Sunday. With this organized Bible class along with the graded Sunday school course we have a front line Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Law entertained their son, Carl Law, on Thursday evening, in honor of his fifteenth birthday anniversary. Guests numbered 22. Out-of-town guests were Misses Edith and Gertrude McCurdy. Mrs. Washington of Windsor, Canada, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. I. S. Lawson of New street. Mr. and Mrs. John Perdue of Grove City, have moved back to Franklin for the winter. Mr. Smith of Titusville, was a Franklin visitor last week. Elmer Carter is on the sick list. SHARON, PA. (By Hazel Flemon) The Guild Needle circle was organized in South Sharon, and the following officers were elected: Mrs. R. Wayne, president; Mrs. Coleman, vice president; Miss Oldham, secretary, and Mrs. J. Christmann, treasurer. Meetings will be held every Thursday evening. The last meeting was held at the home of Rev. Coleman. Miss Oldham was presented with a scarf at this meeting. Mr. George is able to be at work again after several days' illness. Mrs. J. Matthews, of Union street, who has been seriously ill, is improving slowly. Rev. Winston was the guest of Rev. Clouton Thursday. Mrs. Johnson and children of Hamilton were returned home in his work in East Liverpool. Mrs. Charles Daniels is all at her home in Chicago with appendicitis. Mr. Josephson at the hospital has been invited to the home of Dr. J. H. R. Kellogg East State street, where she will enjoy dinner and is on the road to powery. The official board of the A. M. E. Zinn church will their first meeting Monday. After a pleasant break on the members were served a cake led by Mrs. West. Ever one seems a pleasant evening. Mrs. William Green and sons have returned to their home in Younas town after a two weeks' stay with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Dillard. Mrs. James Carroll entertained the Maple Leaf club on Halloween night. Fred Fitch of Dollarway avenue accidentally shot himself while celebrating Halloween. The wound, while painful, was serious. Stewardess board No. 1 will give an oyster supper Monday opening at the church. The Allen-Winston nurseries will take place on the 15th floor, at the home of A. Houston of Symes street. Mrs. Frances Houston is ill at her home in State road. Rev. West organized an adult Bible class Sunday with fifteen adult members and a teachers' training class of ten members will be given at the church. CONNELLSVILLE. Mrs. Thomas A. Ford was the hostess of a handsome 7 o'clock dinner last Wednesday evening in honor of her mother, Mrs. Bettie Ward, who left to spend the winter in New York, with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Saunders. Covers were laid for 18. Mrs. Sadie Taggart attended the forty-fourth session of the annual conference held in Canonsburg, Pa., last week and returned home with her father, Rev. T. Taggart, who was returned to this charge another year. Mrs. Oliver Gibson has returned home from her visit at Basic City and Saunton, Va., visiting relatives. Jim Blake left last Monday evening on a bear hunting trip to Centersville, Pa., and will be gone about three weeks. Mrs. John Byrd and Misses Annie Morrilla, Neda Hall, attended the masquerade ball in Uniontown, Pa. Mrs. R. W. Sanders spent Sunday in Scottdale the guest of Mrs. Mattle Evans. Edward Jones, who has been confined to his home for three weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. Frank Hick, who has been on the sick list for several weeks is much improved. At Mt. Zion Baptist church, Rev. R. D. Epps, D. D., pastor, last Sunday preached a very interesting sermon, subject, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The Holy Spirit filled every heart and our souls were edified by the word of encouragement from Him." The Pulpit Parsonage Progressive club of our church held a rally last week. They all turned in honor of the occasion. Mrs. A. C. Walker, their president, fully understands how to marshall our sisters for success. At p. m., Sunday, Rev. T. Taggairt, pastor of Payne A. M. E. church, filled the pulpit. He preached a sermon of his life in Connellsville, until men and women made known their joys aloud. Quite a few of his mercers accompanied. Our Young People's meeting was addressed by Master Andrew Coles, sublect, "Booker T. Washington as a Leader." At 8 p. m., the pastor again was greeted with a large congregation. He discussed the eleventh chapter of Judges and thirty-four verse; subject, "Vow Made by Jephthah." Prof. C. H. Rucker, the slight of hand performer, is moving among us and his advancing agent, Prof. L. C. Keen. They are entertaining our people highly and they have more invitations than they can fill. It is worth your while to go and see them. They have a return engagement to Mt. Zion Baptist church November 16. The Ladies' Missionary society was entertained last Thursday by Mrs. Willie Sherman of Eleventh street. Master Willie Gans has been confined to his home for several weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. Beulah Smith of Morgantown, W. Va., passed through our city last Tuesday on her way to college at Baltimore, Md. She spent a few hours at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Epps during her stop over here. Resolutions of the Mt. Zion Missionary Circle of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, West Side. Whereas, It has pleased the Armighty God to move from our circle our member and co-worker, Sister Hannah Gibson, whose death is keenly felt by us all; to God who doeth all things well, we humbly bow in submission to his will. Resolved. That by death we have lost a faithful and a conscientious member, one who we could confide in at all times. There is a link that is broken in our circle that cannot be adjusted until we reach the home beyond. Resolved. That death only claims his own, but her life was a life of light that shone around in our circle as a morning star. There is a vacant seat which never can be filled. The father daughters and son have our fellow sympathy in this, their hour of bereavement. We Resolve. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minutes to a copy sent to the family. Sleep on Sister Gibson, sleep, and take thy rest. We love the well, but Jesus loves the best. Good-by, good-by. Done by order of the Mt. Zion Missionary Circle Committee—Mrs. M. J. Epps, secretary; Mrs. Dorcas Richardson; Mrs. Sarah Sanders, chairman; Mrs. Emma Green, president. (By Florence E. Gross.) Rev. G. W. Williams arrived in our city from Canonsburg conference on Saturday last, to succeed Rev. W. D. Temple, who was transferred to presiding elder to the Northern district. Rev. W. D. Temple and family will reside at No. 20 Strauss street, North Side, Pittsburgh. Rev. G. W. Williams held general class on Sunday morning, taught the Adult Bible class at 5:00 p.m., follow the evening services at 7:30 p.m. at which he delivered an ementon and administered the holy communion to a large audience. The special board met Monday evening, made all armies for their pastor. The meeting was very pleasant and from the expression of the enthousiasm, they took that they were in the person of, Rev. G. W. W. Horns, the right person in the right place, and we believe that if the pants that have been laid by the new pants are followed out there is no reason why this should not be a hummer at Bristol A. M. E. church. Miss Elisha Sutherland and Frank Smith are inmates of the city hospital. Mrs. N. D. Tempel's has done to Chicago to attend a missionary convention. Bike on Bicycle Euma A Godamining working man named Olfren has discovered that an ordinary bicycle pump can be converted into a musical instrument. He took part recently in a concert at Godamining and gave bicycle pump selections, including "Killarnay," "The Holy City" and "The Liar Honeiard." The instrument sounds like a cross between a fute and a trombone and the motif of playing it suggests both instruments. THE COURIER Brownsville, Pa. Miss Katherine Carpenter of Mo nongahela, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Peyton. Wade Blair was called to his home in Tennessee last week by the illness of his mother. Mrs. Mary E. Brown has returned home after an extended visit with friends in Ohio. On her way home she attended conference. While in Canonsburg she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Donger. Rev. Samuel Honesty was an over Sunday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johns. Services were well attended all day Sunday and two excellent sermons was preached by Rev. M. A. Dyer. Next Sunday at 7:45 p. m., subject will be "The Vine and Its Branches." All are cordially invited. A grand reception was given on Monday evening in honor of Rev. and Mrs. M. A. Dyer. The evening was very pleasantly spent in music and addresses. Charles Smothers acted as master of ceremonies. The speakers of the evening were Rev. Leslie Florence, Mrs. Mary E. Brown, Leslie and Mrs. M. A. Dyer and Nevil Cushenberry. Some nice music was rendered by the band and a very nice luncheon was served by the ladies. The S. Brownville Cornet band will give a concert in the A. M. E. church Thursday evening, November 16. Mrs. Mary Smothers is visiting relatives at Connellville. Rev. A. M. Loma has returned home after a three weeks visit at Philadelphia and Washington, D. C. Under the leadership of Dewayne Florence and Joseph Black, the Brownville Hill Top Tigers football team defeated the Uniontown Tuff Muts in a 14 to 0 contest on Tuesday, October 30, 1911. Three of the boys were so impressed with the with the beauty of Uniontown that they did not return until four days later. Monongahela (Cont.) (By Grace J. Gant) Miss Fay Diggs of Parker, Pa., was the house guest of Mrs. Rosa Corbin of Miller street, last week. Mrs. Julia Mosby, the aged mother of Mrs. John Dixon of American avenue, had the misfortune to fall and sprain her hip. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. Mosbye of Cleveland, O., son of Mrs. Mosbye of American avenue, arrived in Butler Tuesday, to see his mother. John Dixon spent Saturday and Sunday in New Castle and Youngtown. He visited the A. M. E. church and reports quite an enjoyable visit. Rev. Jones has been appointed the Kittanning circuit charge for the third year. After leading conference he went to Hartnburg, Pa., and spent a few days here visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brent, who have had charge of the Butler Country club through the summer season, are now reading at their home on Cleveland street. Mrs. Sydney Long from the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Women, Lemington avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., spent a few days of last week visiting Mrs. Mary Gant of Cleveland street and Mrs. Fannie Robinson of Goff street. Raymond Baker, porter in Kemper's shop. Main street, is spending the week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ale. Baker, of Huntingdon, Pa. (By James Hilton.) Mr. Smothers left Tuesday for Chicago to attend the Mite Missionary society. The Household of Ruth will celebrate its twenty-fourth anniversary, November 22. ERIE NOTES ERIE NOTES (By Margaret J. Kittrell.) Carleton Franklin was visiting friends in Pittsburgh last week. He returned home on Thursday. The wedding bells are soon to ring and the contracting parties are well known. Watch this column. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Waller and children of North East, Pa., are in the city the guests of Mrs. Waller's mother. Mrs. S. Foster of Kane, Pa., is the guest of Mrs. Anna Collins. Master Harold Slow is suffering with a sprained ankle. The stork left a beautiful baby boy to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Caberon. Mrs. Cameron was formerly Miss Jennie Conway. Baby Ruth Peter is quite ill with pneumonia. We hope she will soon recover. The chicken pie supper that was given by the trustees of the St. James A. M. E. church last Thursday afternoon and evening was in every way a decided success and great credit given. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, who labored so diligently, make this success possible. Mrs. Jones proved herself in first-class cook and Mr. Jones himself sold seventy worth of tickets. The evening was on hand and the telephone dollars and tickets for which the trustees loved their thanks. An October of Elks is about to be set up in our city, another box of Williams Simms of Cambridge Springs is visiting his sister Mrs. Lorraine Hardy. Mrs. Jennie Clark of North East is visiting her mother Mrs. Josephine Fisher. Mrs. Resalia Slow and Mrs. Cather the Powers were elected delegates to the County Sunday school con- vention (white), which was held in North East, Thursday and Friday. Awkward. This is how "salvation" *wws* being brought about. A captain in the "Army," noted for his erudition and enthusiasm, said: "if you look to the bens they never so much as take a drink of water without raising their bills in token of gratitude. Oh, that we were all hens!" To which there was an unanimous response of "Amen!" CHARLEROI Rev. L. V. Jones preached Sabbath with a good congregation to greet his return to Charlefellow for another conference year. Their wish for him and his devoted wife is an abundant year both spiritually, socially and financially. Christopher Davis of Canonsburg, was a business caller here Monday, Bryans, Jr., of Elizabeth, was a recent visitor here. Geo. H. Webster of Detroit, Mich., is now home with his parents. Mrs. Maggie Moore of Alliance, O. recently visited her sister, Mrs. S. A. Webster. Mrs. Katherine Fredwood was a recent Pittsburgh caller. The young men of Charlerol are are ranging to organize a football team. For particulars see Walter Taylor. Rev. Geo. W. Webster was summoned to the bedside of his son, J. F. Webster, who is very ill. At this writing he is slightly improved. We are anxious to place the Courier in every Afro-American home. Help us to do this by your giving us your own subscription. Miss Della Simpson is slowly improving. Mrs. Jennie Wonzer was a recent Pittsburgh business caller. Mrs. Lucy Davis of Canonsburg and Mrs. Margaret Kelley of West Midtown, are visiting their brother, Jno. F. Webster, of this place. Miss Mabel J. Webster was an out-of-town caller this week. ELIZABETH. ELIZABETH. Rev. Charles Addison, the new pastor at Allen Chapel, took up his pastoral work on last Sabbath and delivered two soul-reviving sermons during the day. The people are very much pleased with their new minister and pray that God may crown his efforts with success both spiritually and financially. Miss Elizabeth F. Scott was the guest of Mrs. Emily Hilton of Monongahela for a few days last week. H. J. Walker was in Carnegie severl days last week. Mrs. Hannah Davison is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Hilton, of Monongahela. The Halloween party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. House on October 31, was quite enjoyable event. The affair was given in honor of Miss House, and was greatly attended by the young people of this place, who were masked in different costumes that were very comic. At a late hour a very toothsome luncheon was served. The missionary meeting that was held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on October 29, was well attended-by our home people and number of folks from other places in this valley. Canonsburg, Pa Canonsburg, Pa (By Lewis A. McGee) Mrs. A. W. Griffin went to Canton O., Monday morning. She was called to the bedside of her brother, who has been seriously ill for some time. Mrs. John Walls, her sister, Mrs. Emma Spires, and son, Earl Spires, spent the latter part of last week visiti ng relatives in Washington, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Houston entra tained a number of friends from Canonburg and Washington last Thursday evening in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Fletcher Williams. Rev. Williams recently came to Canon- burg as pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist church. Rev. S. C. Honesty spent several days last week as the guest of Rev. McGee and family. Mrs. Joe Fullum of West Middle- town is visiting Mrs. Lizzie Washington. Rev. Butler of Washington, on his way to Pittsburg, stopped over at the parsonage a short while Tuesday morning. Rev. C. A. McGee was a business caller in Pittsburgh Monday. A pleasant Halloween evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Durham of Pitt street. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Walls and family, Mrs. Emma Spires and son Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Wallace and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wheeler. Refreshments in keeping with the day were served and the guests departed in a very happy mood. Rev. and Mrs. C. A. McGee were entertained at dinner Wednesday by Mrs. Samson Collins. McKEESPORT (By James (Crawley) Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ran depth of Joanny Lind street—a sail. Her bar and daughter are dominantly. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Henry John son of Joanny Lind—a son. Mrs. W. Johnson c. Washington. Pau is the house guest of Mrs. G. M. Kelly c. Locust street. There will be a dance given at Chloe's and on Market street by the Bushnuts on Talbot on Thursday evening, November 16. The Married Ladies circle will be recurred by Mrs. Jane Brink at home in Jimmy Land street on Prairie November 24. Mrs. Mission Butch of Monong- hola has returned home after pres- ting a few days with Mrs. William Montgomery of Tenth avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Adams of Lyon away are visiting in Washington, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Easily of Irwin were recent visitors here. Mrs. W. A. Williams and daughter Alssa of Youngstown, O., who were the guests of Mrs. Montgomery, have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis of Randall spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of Bryon street. Mrs. James Brown of Derry, Pa. ```markdown ``` was the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. C. White. The parlor social given by the Queen of the West lodge was a success, both socially and financially. Miss Teresa Wray of Pittsburgh spent Sunday in McKeesport, Pa. Mrs. Ollie Christmas has returned home after spending two months visiting friends in Virginia. Miss Iva Randolph of Jenny Lind street is on the sick list. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Miss Anna May Crawley of Tube Works street is visiting in Martins Ferry, W. Va. Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Jeannece Taylor to John Davis, both of this city. Mrs. Cyrus Pryor of Twelfth street is visiting in West Newton this week. Rev. P. E. Nelson and family have moved to Pittsburgh where he was recently appointed to St. Paul's A. M. E. church South Slide. Ollie, the young son of Mr. Rush of Smith's Switch, does not improve as rapidly as friends would desire to see. Rev. J. R. Saunders has returned from Philadelphia and occupied his pulpit on Sunday, delivering a very powerful sermon on "Unshakeable Confidence in God." Rev. Saunders presided a stirring sermon to a well filled house. Bethlehem, certainly feels proud in obtaining such a God-sent man as Rev. Saunders. The Boys' Brigade will meet at Clark's hall on Market street on Friday evening. All members are requested to be present. S. D. Oliver is captain. Church Announcements. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Saunders, pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. church: Preaching at 11:30 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Christian Endeavor at 6 p. m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. Rev. W. N. Young, pastor. All are cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams of church street, enclosed a few of their houses at Halloween party on Halloween night in honor of Mrs. Williams' brother of Bristol, Tenn. and her cousin, Mrs. Willa Belt of Pittsburgh. The parlor was tastefully decorated with Halloween 120-cities. The evening was spent in games and Halloween pastimes. Every one had an enjoyable evening and at a late hour the hostess served a delightful lunch, covers being laid for 12. Mrs. R. H. Jackson was visiti p at Monongabee City the past week. BEAVER FALLS BEAVER FALLS (By Eva Holmes) Mrs. James Butler and daughter, Miss Marcella, of Beaver had for their guest last week Mrs. Edward Hayes of Washington, D. C. The oyster supper given by the ladies of the Willing Workers' society of West Bridgewater at the home of Mrs. Charles Cole was quite a success. All present had an enjoyable time. J. W. Harden of Pittsburg was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ford of Rochester last Sunday. There will be a musicale given at Bridgewater A. M. E. church November 15. All are cordially invited to attend. Miss Bernice Strowd of Beaver was the guest of friends in Beaver Falls last Sunday Mrs. Grace Craighead and son Earl were callers in Beaver Falls last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waldon of Pittsburgh are the guests of Mr. Waldon's mother, Mrs. Anthony Waldon, of New Brighton. Mrs. W. M. Brown and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, left last Friday for Frankfurt, Ky., where Miss Lazzie will resume her work as teacher at Howe Institute. Elder Temple held his first quarterly meeting at Wayman chapel A. M. E. church, New Brighton, last Sunday. Both services were well attended. Miss Madaline Matthews of New Brighton entertained a few friends at home on First avenue on last Tuesday evening at a Halloween social, Music and games were the features of the entertainment. Those present from out of town were. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford West, the Misses Sara and Carrie Law, Norine and Lina Webster of Rochester, Miss Georgia Buckles of Beaver, Miss Justie Buckles of Beaver Falls, Mossar. Beverly Carter of Beaver, Clyde Perry, Aaron Boulding, Lewis Dandridge and John Aghom. The hostess served a fine lunch, which was pleasing to all present. Miss Lula Moses has returned home after visiting friends in Washington. Rev. Lordie Wright, who spent a few days with his father and sister. Rev. Carlette Wright and Madam M. Opelia Bell, of Bridgewater, has returned to his home. John Coulindel of Beaver Falls has purchased a fine home, with all modern improvements, on Tenth street. Wyatt's Sunny South Company is playing at the Savoy vandelle house. Beaver Falls, to packed houses tails week. They are being accommodated at the Hotel Wilbur by the general proprietor. Frank McBernach. Daniel Dilber has returned to Beaver Falls after visiting attended the funeral of his son at Washington. Pa. He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Clara Moody. Demon rumor has it that a Rochester young lady is soon to be married to an Ohio gentleman. Miss Hattie Southall has returned to her home in East Evergreen, O. Mrs. H. Killow and Miss Julietta Burns of College, attended Sunday evening services. A reception was held in honor of our guest-pastor, Rev. Addison, on Saturday evening. After a dainty lunch was served, an enjoyable time was spent. The guests departed to their homes. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Minney entertained at 6 o'clock dinner, on Thursday, in honor of their exp pastor, Rev. Addison, his wife, and mother of Washington, D. C. Those present beside the honored guests were Mrs. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1911. First Class Hotel Accommodations—Modern Income-Ledger and Gentleman's Dining Room, 80 Flat. Hotel Sutton FRANK SUTTON, Freep's Bell Phone 555-666 Cafe and Bar 518-520 Wylie Avenue Pittsburg, Pa. SELLING A SPECIALTY FIRE INSURANCE MONEY LOADED ON FIRST-CLASS BETTINGS D. 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ATTENTION AGENTS ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being lent with some of our agents they are not settling their accounts promptly. Hereafter it will be necessary for all agents to settle weekly before we will send any more papers. We regret this action is necessary. By order, PITTSBURG COURIER PUB. 00. Everybody who reads magazines buys newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to reach the people of this community. C. Woodson, Mrs. M. Goe, Mrs. J. Smith and Miss N. Burrell. A very pleasant time was had. PRICEDALE (By L. Randolph.) Evangelist Martha Duncan of West Nelson, conducted two excellent serv- ices last Sunday at Pricedale. Mrs. Isaac Ross, entertained Miss Harriet Ross and Samuel Ross, Jr. and family at dinner, the 2d inst. Mrs. Harry Ross entertained the P. G. Guild, the 25th. Rev. H. H. Hill has returned to Pricedale A. M. E. church as pas- tor. To Stop Bleeding at the Nose. Introduce, by means of a probe a small piece of lint or soft cotton, previously dipped into some mild styptic, as a solution of alum, white vitri- ol, crocose, or even cold water. This will generally prove successful, but if it should fall, cold water may be snuffed up the nostrils. If these remedies fail, and if the bleeding be very profuse, medical advice should be obtained. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11. 1911. UNIONTOWN SPARKS AND FLASHES (By Clarence Johns.) Harry Fields, formerly of Union-town but now a resident of Marguerite, was calling on friends here a few days last week. Mrs. Spencer Pendleton, who has been quite ill with acute rheumatism for the past four weeks, is somewhat better at this writing. Miss Dora Austin is still confined to her home on Penn avenue suffering with a carbuncle at the base of her brain. The Womens' Mite Missionary society will give a poverty supper at St. Paul's A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening. November 14, 1911. There will be a program rendered which will be as follows: Invocation. Rev. W. B. Anderson; solo, Mrs. Miller; address, Julia Scott; solo, Mr. Steward; instrumental message, Messrs. McClure and Chapman; solo, Mrs. C. B. Logan; instrumental selections, Preston Alexander. Admission ten cents, including supper. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Sunday, November 5, was the first Sunday in the new conference year and appropriate services were held befitting the same. Rev. Dr. W. B. Anderson and his wife received a most cordial welcome from both sister and sinner. Indications are that St. Paul will be crowned with even greater success the ensuing year than that of last year. He has communion was administered by the pastor at the morning service. Dr. Anderson preached on the "Forward Movement" in the evening and the people were there to hear him. Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D., attended the preachers meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church in Pittsburgh last Monday, returning home in the evening. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Sunday was communion day at Mt. Olivet. In the afternoon Rev. P. H. Thompson preached a grand sermon to a large audience. In the evening Rev. Brown, of Pittsburgh. Pa., preached, taking for his text "What Will Thou Have Me to Do?" Mr. Jattie V.利率, entertained at lunch on last Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and daughter Louise. Quite an enjoyable afternoon was spent at the residence of Miss Monzella Hawkins of Grant street, Monday, October 29, at a prettily appointed dinner. The guests present were Miss Georgiana Stubblefield, Messrs. John Smith and Isaac Thomas. Misses Elizabeth and Annabelle Thomas were guests of Miss Carrie E. Horsley, Sunday afternoon. Among the out-of-town guests who worshipped with us last Sunday were Mrs. Charles Simmons of Republic, Pa., Mrs. Joseph Hickenbotham, James Smith and Joseph Thomas of McChellandown, Pa. Our pastor, Rev. P. H. Thompson, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Virginia for the past month, has returned home. Mrs. Constance D. Horsley entertained at dinner on last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Jennie Thomas, Messrs. Louis Griffith, Deacon T. Herrington and Jack Winston. Bell Phone 1094 William H. Miller. KINDLY FAVOR US WITH YOUR NEXT ORDER; REASONABLE PRICES. Bethel Notes. On Sunday, November 5, there was a spiritual feast at the tavernacle. Rev. W. H. Truss preached the first sermon of the conference year. He seemed full of the holy spirit and his sermon fairly overflowed with precious thoughts for spiritual food. At 1:15 he preached and administered the holy communion, and at 8 p.m. Rev. Dr. Temple, the new P. E., of the district, delighted all who heard him with his sermon on the subject, "Whatsoever He Saith 'Into You, Do It.'" Dr. Temple showed he was thoroughly home when discussing the Scriptures and proved also to the profound scholar and a deep thinker. Mrs. C. H. Staunton is spending some time with friends in Brownsville, Pa. Mr. Reims Johnson has taken charge of the Eastbrook Home for the winter. Her many friends wish her success. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Coleman, who have been in charge of the Eastbrook home for the past two years, have returned to their home in Shenango street. The work at the home was brought to a high plane under their hands, considering the limited means and the handicap of the work, and the Board of Managers feel grateful to them for the interest they have taken in the work. The chairman of the board of managers' hope all club women and friends will remember the annual donation day. November 29, 1908, the Eastbrook home. Mrs. M. L. Matthews is chairman. Sunday being our covenant and praise meeting we had a large attendance and a glorious meeting which will long be remembered. In the evening our pastor preached a wonderful sermon: His theme was "Heartfelt Religion." and it was a very practical one, full of advice and pleasing to a large congregation. Mrs. Bertha Johnson, who has been on the sick list is able to be out again. Geo. Taylor of Wampum, was a visi or at his home last week. Friends regret to learn that Mrs. Lotie Robinson was called to the bedside of her ill sister at St. Clairsville/O. Everybody who reads magazines bays newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to reach the people of this community. The Jeffries Mansion Was Besieged by Callers. The THIRD DEGREE A NARRATIVE OF METROPOLITAN LIFE BY CHARLES KLEIN AND ARTHUR HORNBLOW ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAY WALTER$ 8YNOF818 CHAPTER XI. Continued. "Not this lady," said the boy. "The other lady. I think she said Jeffries, or Jenkins, or something like that." The captain waved his hand toward The captain waved his-hand toward the door. "That's all right—go. We'll find her all right." The boy went out and the captain turned round to Annie. "I'll be rather a pity if it isn't you," he said, with a suggestive smile. "How so?" she demanded. The captain laughed. "Well, you see, a woman always gets the jury mixed up. Nothing fools a man like a pretty face, and 12 times 2 is 12. You see if they quarreled about you—your husband would stand some chance." Patronizingly he added, "Come, Mrs Jeffries, you'd better tell the truth and I can advise you who to go to." Annie drew herself up, and with dignity gold: "Thaska, I'm going to the best lawyer I can get. Not one of those courtroom politicians recommended by a police captain. I am going to Richard Frewster. He's the man. He'll soon get my husband out of the Tomba. Reflectively she added: "If my father had had Judge Frewster to defend him instead of a legal shark, he'd never have been railroaded to fail. He'd be alive today." Capt. Clinton guffawed loudly. The idea of ex-Judge Brewster taking the case seemed to amuse him hugely. "Brewster!" he hugged boisterously. "Toud never be able to get Brewster. Firstly, he's too expensive. Secondly, he's old man Jeffries, lawyer. He wouldn't touch your case with a ten-foot pole. Besides, he added in a tone of contempt. "Brewster's no good in a case of this kind. He's a constitution lawyer—one of their international fellows. He don't know nothing—" "He's the only lawyer I want," she retorted determinedly. Then she went on: "Howard's folk must come to his rescue. They must stand by him—They must—" The captain grinned. "From what I hear," he said, "old man Jeffries won't raise a finger to save his scapegrapes son from going to the chair. He's done with him for good and all." Chuckling slow and talking to him-self rather than to his vis-a-vis, by gruttered: "That alone will convince the furr. They'll argue that the boy can't be much good if his own go back on him." Annie's eye flashed. "Proclistly!" she exclaimed. "But his own won't go back on him. I'll pose to it that they don't." Rising and turning toward the door, she asked: "Have you anything more to say to me, captain!" "No," replied the captain hesitatingly. "You can go. Of course you'll be called later for the trial. You can see your husband in the Tome when you wish." No man is so hard that he has not a soft spot somewhere. At heart Capt. Clinton was not an unkind man. Long service in the police force and a mistaken notion of the proper method of procedure: in treating his prisoners, hardened him and made him brutal. Secretly he felt sorry for this plucky, energetic little woman who had such unbounded faith in her good-for-nothing husband, and was ready to fight all alone in his defense. Eying her with renewed interest, he demanded: "What are you going to do now?" Annie reached the door, and drawing herself up to her full height, turned and said: "I'm going to undo all you have done," Capt. Clinton. "I'm going to free my husband and prove his innocence before the whole world. I don't know how I'm going to do it, but I'll do it. I'll fight you, captain, to the last ditch, and I'll rescue my poor husband from your clutches if it takes everything I possess in the world." Quickly she opened the door and disappeared. CHAPTER XII. The American dearly loves a sensation, and the bigger and more blood-curdling it is the better. Nothing is more gratifying on arising in the morning and sitting down to partake of a dainty served breakfast than to glance hurriedly over the front page of one's favorite newspaper and see it covered with startling headlines. It matters little what has happened during the night to shock the community, so long as it satisfies one's appetite for sensational news. It can be a fatal confaguration, a fearful railroad wreck, a gigantic bank robbery, a horrible murder, or even a scandalous divorce case. All one asks is that it be something big, with column after column of harrowing details. The newspapers are fully alive to what is expected of them, but it is not always easy to supply the demand. There are times when the metropolis, languishes for news of any description. There are no disastrous fires, trains run without mishap, burglars go on a vacation, society leaders act with decorum—in a word the city is deadly dull. Further consideration of the tariff remains the most thrilling topic the newspapers can find to write about. The murder at the aristocratic Astruria, therefore, was hailed by the editors as an unmixed journalistic blessing, and they proceeded to play it up for all it was worth. All the features of a first-class sensation were present. The victim, Robert Underwood, was well known in society and a prominent art connoisseur. The place where the crime, was committed was one of the most fashionable of New York's hostelries. The presumed assassin was a college man and the son of one of the most wealthy and influential of New York's citizens. True, this Howard Jeffries, the son, was a black sheep. He had been mixed up in all kinds of scandals before. His own father had turned him out of doors, and he was married to a woman whose father died in prison. Could it better, combination of circumstances for a newspaper be conceived? The crime was discovered too late for the morning papers to make mention of it, but the afternoon papers fired a broadside, that shook the town. All the evening papers had big scare heads stretching across the entire front page, with pictures of the principals involved and long interviews with the coroner and Capt. Clinton. There seemed to be no doubt that the police had arrested the right ```markdown ``` Coin Something of a Freak MAN, and in all quarters of the city there was universal sympathy for Mr. Howard Jeffries, Sr. It was terrible to think that this splendid, upright man, whose whole career was without a single stain, who had served his country gallantly through the civil war, should have such disgraces brought upon him in his old age. Everything pointed to a speedy trial and quick conviction. Public indignation was aroused almost to a treason, and a loud clamor went up against the law's delay. Too many crimes of this nature, screamed the yellow press, had been allowed to sully the good name of the city. A fearful example must be made, no matter what the standing and influence of the prisoner's family. Thus guided on the courts acted with promptness. Taken before a magistrate, Howard was at once committed to the Tomee to await trial, and the district attorney set to work impaneling a jury. Justice, be promised, would be swift done. One newspaper stated positively that the family would not interfere, but would abandon the scapegrace son to his richly deserved fate. Judge Brewer, the famous lawyer, it was said, had already been approached by the prisoner's wife, but had declined to take the case. Banker Jeffries also was quoted as saying that the man under arrest was no longer a son of his. As one paper pointed out, it seemed a farce and a waste of money to have any trial at all. The assassin had not only been caught red-handed, but had actually confessed. Why waste time over a trial? True, one paper tidily suggested that it might have been a case of suicide. Robert Underwood's financial affairs, it went on to say, were in a critical condition, and the theory of suicide was borne out to some extent by an interview with Dr. Bernstein, professor of psychology at one of the universities, who stated that he was by no means convinced of the prisoner's guilt, and hinted that the alleged confession might have been forced from him by the police, while in a hypnotic state. This theory, belittling as it did their pet sensation, did not suit the policy of the yellow press, so the learned professor at once became the target for editorial attack. The sensation grew in importance as the day for the trial approached. All New York was agog with excitement. The handsome Jeffries mansion on Riverside drive was besieged by cilliers. The guides on the sightseeing coaches shouted through their megaphones: "That's the house where the murderer of Robert Underwood lived." The immediate vicinity of the house the day that the crime was made public was thronged with curious people. The blinds of the house were drawn down as if to shield the inmates from observation, but there were several cabs in front of the main entrance and passers by stopped on the sidewalk, pointing at the house. A number of newspaper men stood in a group, gathering fresh material for the next edition. A reporter approached rapidly from Broadway and joined his colleagues. "Well, boys," he said clearly. "Anything doing? Say, my paper is going to have a bully story to morrow! Complete account by Underwood's valet. He tells how he caught the murderer just as he was escaping from the apartment. We'll have pictures and everything. It's fine. Anything doing here!" he demanded. "Naw," grunted the others in disgruntled tones. "We saw the butler," said one reporter, "and tried to get a story from him, but he flatly refused to talk. All he would say was that Howard Jeffries was nothing to the family, that his father didn't care a straw what became of him." "That's pretty tough!" exclaimed another reporter. "He's his son, after all." "Oh, you don't know old Jeffries," chimed in a third. "When once he makes up his mind you might as well try to move a house." The afternoon was getting on; if their papers were to print anything more that day they must hasten downtown. "Let's make one more attempt to get a talk out of the old man," suggested one enterprising scribe. "All right," cried the others in chorus. "You go ahead. We'll follow in a body and back you up." Passing through the front gate, they rang the bell, and after a brief parley were admitted to the house. They had hardly disappeared when a car drove hurriedly up and stopped at the curb. A young woman, heavily veiled, descended, paid the driver, and walked quickly through the gates toward the house. Annie tried to feel brave, but her heart misgave her when she saw this splendid home with all its evidence of Atlantan the Possessor of Silver Dollar with Two Heads—its History. Hansel W. Compton has just returned from New Orleans, La. where he went upon a business trip, bringing with him the only genuine silver dollar with heads stamped on both sides ever seen in Atlanta. And thereby hangs a tale, relates the Atlantic Constitution. Mr. Compton got this silver dollar in change and did not not notice the unusual fact about it at the time. Some time later he was matching a friend for car fare, happening to use this silver dollar, when he noticed that the coin fell "heads" every time. He looked closer and saw that there was a head on each side of the dollar. Under one head were the figures "1906," the date of the initial stamping, and under the other "1909," the date of the second stamping. He showed it to several New Or- it was the first time she had ever entered its gates, although, in a measure, she was entitled to look upon it as her own home. Perhaps never so much as now she realized what a deep gulf lay between her husband's family and herself. This was a world she had never known—a world of opulence and luxury. She did not know how she had summoned up courage enough to come. Yet there was no time to be lost. Immediate action was necessary. Howard must have the best lawyers that money could procure. Judge Brewster had been deaf to her entreaties. He had declined to take the case. She had no money. Howard's father must come to his assistance. She would plead with him and insist that it was his duty to stand by his son. She wondered how he would receive her, if he would put her out or be rude to her. He might tell the servants to shut the door in her face. Timely she rang the bell. The butter opened the door, and summoning up all her courage, she asked: 'To Mr. Leaf's office.' To her better assessment the butler offered no objection to her entering. Mistaking her for a woman reporter, several of whom had already called that morning, he said: "Go right in the library, madam; the other newspaper folk are there." She passed through the splendid reception hall, marveling inwardly at the beautiful statuary and pictures, no little intimidated at finding herself amid such splendid surroundings. On the left there was a door draped with handsome tapestry. "Right in there, miss," said the butler. She went in, and found herself in a room of noble proportions, the walls of which were lined with bookhouses filled with tomes in rich bindings. The light that entered through the stained-glass windows cast a subdued half light, warm and rich in color, on the crimson plush furnishings. Near the heavy flat desk in the center of the room a fall, distinguished man was standing listening, depreciating to the half dozen reporters who were bombarding him with questions. As Annie entered the room she caught the words of his reply: "The young man who has inherited my name has chosen his own path in life. I am grieved to say that his conduct at college, his marriage, has completely separated him from his family, and I have quite made up my mind that in no way or manner can his family become identified with any steps he may take to escape the penalty of his mad act. I am his father, and I suppose, under the circumstances, I ought to say something. But I have decided not to in. I don't wish to give the American public any excuse to think that I am palliating or condoning his crime. Gentlemen, I wish you good day." Annie, who had been listening intently, at once saw her opportunity, Mr. Jeffries had taken no notice of her presence, believing her to be a newspaper writer like the others. As the reporters took their departure and filed out of the room, she remained behind. As the last one disappeared she turned to the banker and said: "May I speak to you a moment?" He turned quickly and looked at her in surprise. For the first time he was conscious of her presence. Bowing courteously, he shook his head: "I am afraid I can do nothing for you madam—as I've just explained to your confessor of the press." Annie looked up at him, and said boldly: "I am not a reporter, Mr. Jeffries. I am your son's wife." The banker started back in amusement. This woman, whom he had taken for a newspaper reporter, was an interloper, an imposter, the very last woman in the world whom he would have permitted to be admitted to his house. He considered that she, as much as anybody else, had contributed to his son's ruin. Yet what could he do? She was there, and he was too much of a gentleman to have her turned out bodily. Wondering at his silence, she repeated sortly: "I'm your son's wife, Mr. Jeffries." The banker looked at her a moment, as if taking her in from head to foot. Then he said coldly: "Madam, I have no son." He had tated, and added: "I don't recognize—" She looked at him pleadingly. "But I want to speak to you, sir." Mr. Jeffries shook his head, and moved toward the door. "I repeat, I have nothing to say." Annie planted herself directly in his path. He could not reach the door unless he removed her forestry. "Mr. Jeffries," she said earnestly, "please don't refuse to hear me please—" (TO BE CONTINUED.) leans men, who offered him various premiums the highest being $10, all of which he refused. 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Entered as second class caiel at the Pittsburep Post Office, May lv. 1910, under the Act of March 3, 1879. SPECIAL NOTICE. = = AN maner Satended for publication in the Courier must be written on one side of paper. Social, church and per- sonal ‘news will be freely, published. Essays and poctry are only accepted for publication from our ‘special cor- respondents. Ail persons’ subscribing for the Courier ‘ili kindly renew sub- scription when the same shall have ex- .pired without forther notice from us. ‘Any agent or official whose conduct is "unbecoming or discourteous to @ir subscribers or advertisete will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. = 3 WHrre OR BLACK AFRICA? Wheiher the white man or the darker races will ,eventualis occupy Southera’ Africa iS the one subject now holding she attention of all Eng- land, and especially since the return of the'fast census. The figures show conclusively that the coloted races are on the increase and the white on a corresponding decrease, all to the alarm: ofthe English who are opps’ ing any and all importation ‘of coior- ed labor from outside the Union of Sourh Affica ! Pre fear aries from the fact that the colored races seem to ve Abgreas- ing at an alarming’ rate while thé whjees are decreasing constantly un- “yet a Ykorous policy of waite Imm gration and white settlement. The fact that within the last seven years the pative ani colored population has increased by over 620,000, ‘while the white population jbas increased UF only a lifde over’ 160,000 gives ample reason for the present apprehensions. ‘Then too, od pressing demand for colored iabor comes as additional’evi- ‘dence uf the ascendancy, of the color. ‘ed popitiation. Reliable reports syow that whole industries are ied in- to the hands of colored labor; and predictions are not wanting that un- ess the present system 4s altered tbe whote of Southern Africa aust, svon become te Mud o: tie black mani and ence’a nation. These indications jeud enpbasis and sicaiticance to sis ots of a Syaness statesman who péceutly ask- Ade why shoud she wen wia white -taces rule the world to the ek clusion of every one eise7” The an- swe: Hes th the future’ development of the races of the earth and the axeney of-time:* WHITE POLICEMEN GET 30-DAYS. An exceptional incident transpired ia the Criminal Court Bere last week when “three white policemey” were Jiven jail sentences for violatihic the law by the excessive use of their guns and maces. Two of she officers had beaten up white men; while the other one had shox a Negro. The judge “cho imposed the semiences commented upon the too frequent use of’ maces’ and guns by" officers, and concluged by saying that examples must be made of these mén in“ques: tion for the béuefit of the others who flo not exercise the required’ dismre tion in the use of their weapons. sat the conclusion; a Whisper Of ap proval passed over the court room: ‘and the judge was'commented for the undaunted attizude hé took in we in- terest of the people. The cases are of interest to the Nezrovs. tor (be reason (hit iC reguites an excepton al case to even pass the grand jury, not to mentions a conviefion: ytere are similar cases happening in 08: city aimést daily. WASHINGTON-ULRICH CASE. Comment upon the much discuss. Washington-Ulrich case is now ia or- der, as the final dispositidn bas deen made by the court. There are many who will look at the case as @ Vic tory for the white man tecause” be weems [fo have furnished sufficient eyidence to warrafit his acquittal! There are. others who will criticise the case blasly “because of the jer- verted reports of biased papers. Whatever be the several ‘opinions of ‘his critics, the universal opinion will probably be tbat the whole affair was a frost, with Dr. Washington on the receiving end. The acquittal o the defendant does not prove the od charitable reports concerning the mis- sion of the educator in that ilifated street, bat {t does tend to Show that the circumstances In which’ Wasbins- ton was placed were unfortunate, to say the least. That the whdte af: fair will tend to weaken confidence in the educator. can not be ‘doubted, lund he may expect’ bis enemies to take 2¥ely advantage possible of tae situation, in which the case places him. He may rejoice.that it'did not happen 20 years ago. Tae Ntgro.is in everything. Among those siaughiered at Tripoli were found two- Negroes. This, with the invention of am airebin by a Pitts burgh Negro, brings our history xsbt up co the minute. 5 | Hon, John F. Cox, ‘speaker of ths Fenneyivania House of “Representa- tives, is dead” His place as a jl uifiaa wit be exceedingly bard to fii. He was known by ali of his con- stituents, and a great number of His fellow countrymen... He was easily nrproacted, courteous and gentie- maniy to every man, The Negroes of this covaty, out of iuspect 10 the deceased .uemier of the Emancipation Committee, should petition the Caveror to name dis successor from the ranks of the, many Negroes of this'end of the Siate. THEY. MC A Tomorrow, th: i2th of. Novemver, will bring to us the .gccabion of che Uedication the site of the Colozed Men's Branch of tee Younz Men's Christian association, to be followed ‘itn, a- three! diy and nigat ca:aivai for fae iencSt of she Bronce. The ‘ustitut!On is a blessing ta the cagrmunity, and should receive tie pnhiased support of every rac-ioving Negro in‘the chy and county. The value of the quant is suficient within tse: to stimulate as to Lecerte the sends of our inmilies. Amp.e javistt! ation aa5 been maade by ake zealous committe in chargé, and the interest manifest¢d by the various organ'ze- tions of ‘the, city Indigates a irayner creek fof the Branch. The se:v2 tary el his very acceptabie com: panion dre in charge of the plant. and certainly visitors will be made welcome and comfortable. This is the realization of a long cherished hope; tet us shgre ie with a spirit of appreciation and pride. The Upion bainoet t the Warren, (ME. chpreh will Ye a hew departure irom the! usual line of thureh enter- teinment| and promises <Q ve of unu- ‘sual intefest.” The tables will be set {n parties of from 10 to 26 and) those who, wisi{ to be together Are asked t0 notify Rév. Virgil or apy of the of Acers’ off the church, / ach table WE] be known by lettey{ so as to make sure that there will Ye no interrup- tion or mistake maké. The price per plate!is 0 cents, ibcluding every- thing, "Toasts br three of the ‘best Kterary ents of the city. Ment—Olives, cold slaw, pickles. celery, rdast turkey, cranberry sauce. mashed potatoes, mew corn; dessert of ice cfeam, cake and fruits; Vlack coffee angi cheese. ‘Sunday next will mark the besin- ning of a ceries of spiritual meetings kngwn ag the November Gospel ieast and revival at the Christian and Mos- siorary Alilance, Branch No. 2, ‘at 1528 Wrlle avenue. Rev. E. M. Col- tett of North Cagolina, the friend: and co-workes of the late Rev. Peter Rod- inson, wil have charge and will be assisted by Rev. H. M. Smimaa o: Washing:on, Pa., and Miss Grace Ken- neds, missionary of Africa and otker workers ns speakers and by R. Wilk jams and! others who have made tant- ous the song services at the C. SE. A. chapel. Misfortune visited Airs. White of 220 Cente: avenue, whos new piano while veins moved was dropped fom the secotd story window of the uv0ve address and smashéd to pieces, Tae plano hati been raisod to the window ands placed on the sill, successtully, but the rvilers used by the piano mov: ers reversed at, this point and leit it Suspended in the alr. Here it hus for about five minutes before :#lling “while the fruitless efforts weve made to save it. Pedestirians were warn- ed of their danger and the streets be- ‘neath kept’ clear of people, so no one was injured. * AN are cofdially invited to attend the Girl's day services to be held at ate Warfen M. E. church, Center and "Watt street. Sunday afternoon and j evening, Sunday, November 12, 1911. ‘The programs are-as follows. After- ‘noon. organ’ voluntary, | Miss Rida Johncon; prayer. Rev. S.A. Virgil: recitation, Miss Esther Gunn: solo, ‘ Miss Blennie -Evans; ‘recitation, Miss Gladys Myers: instrumental selection. Miss Elva Evby; recitation, Miss Geor- ziana Médier: solo Mrs. Delilah Hore well; selection, ' Epworth Quartet: collection, followed . by remarks -bs the pastor: “Miss, Nellie McCard, mis. tress of ceremonies. Evening serv: figes: voluntary. Miss Jobnson: paper. Miss Nellie McCard: Instrumental se- cetion. Miss: Esther Monroe: recita wtion. Migs Lillie Mason: instrumentai selection, Miss Louise Johnson: solo. Mrs, Jeiinie Dobbins: reeltation. Miss Emma’ Marshall: solo. Nzs, Stella Richmond? paper, Miss Gerifude Me Cain: sdlo, Miss Helen Miles: recita ction, Miss Hilda Herkert: selection 1.8, Caldwell Quartet. John Wesies | church: | instrumental selection, Miss j Laura Roach: solo, Mrs." Willella | Knott: instrumental selection. Miss Nannie Waiker: sole. Mrs. Mattie | Hawsing-Wilson: recitation. Mrs, Al bert Knott: solo, Miss Mary Johnson: coizection; remarks. report for dey. Invitations have been issued ‘0: the holiday dance of the Hesperia Social club to be held at Union Labor Temple. on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 30, and judging from the sentiment already express. ed, it will be a large arfd representa uve gathertug, Mrs. Emma C. Renfro of Webster avenve, is convalescing. having un jergone’ a. successful operation per Armed by Dr. Wm. E. Franklin and Dr. G. A. Lay. Mrs. Renfro wishes to thank Ler many friends for theit Yeatiifu! Hloral remembrances for the mazy dainty, delicacies received dur ing her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gardner anu son. Harold. of New Castle. Pa., were pig the city this Week visiting thei: friends. \ | Rev. ©. J. Powell, D. D.. has been jessiened to Greensburg, Pa., instead Coe, SS ‘ | Bs I 2 a i: eee | - ete a \ ig Wal, BR Ee Te EE ; We See \ ‘. 6| ee aa: ~. ee a.) i | ie Se z os cama q : , . Sa a r HOME FOR AGED AND INFIRal CO LORED'WOMEN, LEMINGTON AVE. Ca Peale org get ence year. There WE] be much clos- er to tthis city, where he wor hosis of friends in the five. years pastorate at Buclid Avenue A. M. E. church. J. E. Mooreiznd, Interaational Sec- retary of ¥. Mi. 'C. A. was the guest o! Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Morsell over ‘Sunday. Dr. John Brown leit Weanes¢ay for a hunting wip in Michigan. Barong Willams 07 Nex. Caste spent Sunday in tee city, the guest of friends. Rev. and Mrs, Chas. Trusty have re turned irom the Presbyteriaa meet- tag a: Philadelphia. They also vis Red New York and repert a Gvlight{a! ns s+ !'as instructive tip. ‘The Hawthorn Literary society of the Hemewood A. M. E. Zion churc® will have a grand-coacert and turkey dinner on Tuesday evening. Novem: er 14. ier the rainy which will te the fourth Tveeday in November. All iriends and weil wishers are invited to attend. Mizs, Thos. Lloyd and N. Ricimond wil have charge of th: srogiam cad! dinger. Thos, Yaughn, president: Rev. Davis, paster. Mr, Benjcinim of Boston. was the ques Tis week Of Captain upd irs. Fiank Stewart of Milwaukee bvenue. Wanted—An agent In Homewood, 43 ou present agent is going away. Flease inquire at the Couries office at once. : These coimns are always open for news. Diep is a cord wad let us bnow what vou are doins. Hosuid, Puikdelphta and Droos isn tezms sox may depend apo that He Birs'aich Leve su Le able ts sel tieis Gen wil any visiting toma otis Cambirhind Pegev. eno soy SM Seusoned yiaver and hr few ‘mark deinccion fy ae dasione Ae WIR the teat Comet at High shoo! Aro mecttg of Gay evtereg site sents, of “He VEweriiy 0, Paiertret Bet Wer ch (realest G2 wee form doand Conoetland igsey vas elect I oprayes Oliee Fieker ©. Wael: maton, Uy see presidarr, Seon Wools, f.. spoon. aad Mr smal ez Nee gion D.C. trinacter, You Eas exe a heus Ge Mire young gris a some isrm wan their piers have een ide wormed owt." 2 Tare wes a basket hall ras :ovm: ed at the % OM. C. A. lust, nigat and Fecret.cy Morrell has about com: pleted gitangements to bring some elaes trams here irom the East. Geo. Rudv. ove oF ihe niost pro gressive Uusiness mon of the Hill Sho couduets the Colonial ow’. Wy: He sid logan, have, added a first class iunch counter? and, caa now quench sour thirst and sdtisfy your huazer on the first loo There were a coterie of heave sreights composed of a leading poli fticlan and som® business men pass: ing a social hour over the clico brand at the famous Coloniai hotei last Wednesday evening, and seemed: to ve in the best of birtes. Thanks, | don't drink. ™ If you xnow any news o% interest to the wubiic and want the same pub- lisbed ‘Grop vs a card or call us on phone Rell ¢o9-W Hil, 2140 Grant, or PD & A. 1N6L-PL We want our good friends to know we dent palish programs over three or four numbers. free. It costs money ‘to Yun a newspaper and pro: giams must be paid for.to be run in local column. The annua! conation day of the Home ior Aged and Infirm Colored Women. Lemington avenvte, East End, Pittsoarzh, Pa. will be ‘celebrated Wednesday and Thursday. November 1h and 16, 1911, in the usual man ner of welcoming friends with their donations and by. serving’ reffesh- visitors from 11 o'clock a. m. to 10 ments. The homme, will be open to o'ejock p. m each day. First evening. a concert consisting of the talent of the old ladies of the home, will be an interesting feature of the evening Program. Second evening, tbe boys orchestg of the MeCurdy Presbyter- jan mission of Avalon, W. P. Branson. ‘superintendent. Luncheon willbe served during the day and‘evening of each ay. \The bazaar hall will aiso afford pleasing and useful attrac: tions. The niinagement would not conceal ‘rom fiends the fact that the increased cost of living, and no addi- tional staze aid demands our closest financial effgits. Believing in the joralty of fends we again spread our thives and jook for the guests. Ad. infesion fres, lunch Bh-cents. Take Tre F. BW, Harper league will seleirate #18 seventeeyga, anniversary November 14. at Brown Chapel Gases, corner o: Hemlock and Borie siveet, North gide., The proceads dire ic the hene‘it of Eastoraos Home hear New Castle. The pub:ie s most cordially iPvited to come and help us Unchis effort. The annual vaarky feir for Ue benifit of the Davis Fempavazy Home and Pay Kureery for Children, wil he given this year 2¢ Old Calvars church, corner Penn avenye and Sta- tion sizeet, at the same glace_at whten 't wag held last year. . The Rezaar will continue tarc>. nights from December 3 to :7. inclusive. Mrs. Geo. Cole is chairman, Mrs. E. W. Johnson, secretary and Mrs. W. H Stanton, treasurer. Meogings will be beld every Wednesday night, to pertect arrangements for this affatr. Et the resideace of Mrs. W. H. Stan- ton, 5312 Claybourne street, at $ p. m.. and all workers are urged to at- tend these meetings. Soticiting books, season and single tickets are now in the hands of the committee. This home is located at G16 Simon- ton street. It is doing a grand work and deserves the hearty co-oration of thé generous public: From the Success of las year. the management \xere able to purchase their presept Dr. Frank F. Bishop’ (“QQ : Surgeon Dentist GAS ADMINISTERED Porealain Crown and : Bridge Work a Specia'ty Bridge Work a Speciaty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the cums, pus rifles the mouth and assists in arrest: ing the prdgress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT. Office Houre—Daily—9 a. ma. to 2 p. m.; 5:30 p. m. to 9 p. m Sunday 2p. m. to 4p. m. 2170 CENTER AVENUE |, Pittsburg, Pa. home and make a good payment upor it, aud ikey Lope to realize a good stn this year 10 the same purpose. we lggusscee Aged Sisters Lay man ffure have recently purchased i home it so Monroe avenue, Belte Yue, and wre now occupying It. Thes will hold a c2dleatory service on thé fouith Sunday of this month and wT te pleased to see their many ‘riends poesent to help this worthy institu don ant Mrs, 0. B. Chambers has jist. tgimed from a visit to ber relatives fhe Gardied ny Way of Huntington. W. Vato Asaiand, Gy. then to Roan. ole, Va. Bediord “City, where the owas rise 19 a keighs of 3.390 feet abeve :ea evel, Noviolk., Va. Washing.on, D.C. Philadelphia, At is Cis aa New York. She was celed Laéy 19 wien) the BakeSelt fade g Mbs get salug hes ngiee jog: Sen v.s reports a roval dime Phern to Me and Nits. Aikens ot Fane » evr 2t, oa Sunday, November Bou bocksdng uaby sith. Themas fii ¢. Olive sirer. was sinous'y inured by.2 street car on Jimaay, Noverec? 6. at Py a. mH Was mbes v9 ie Ausp.tal. hush fean rent of Oi0, 1s the sues gi @, Mia Diggs of Wat The fiant som, Lawrence, of Me and Mite, Sdear Bo 9! Tarver stre Ae ee pond very aieke 2 the last inoatn past. We hope far 3 Feds T2c0vers. Mis. Hopains, Mrs, Bel: and Mrs Highzates ef Piltedurgh, white at tendina the confereges in Canonsbur: of. Sunday visited |Wesbinston, Pa. and ‘erp the eues:s of Mrs. Cooper Mis. Crockett, Mrs, Geléea and Mrs | Moser. jr aud Mrs, H, A. Hall of Hemas | strest, are nw visiting im Darling jton, Ta,, the guests of Mrs. Hail! [sisterfadaw, Mrs. J. Brane. | Gied—Claude Welb, infant “son 0 Mr. and Mrs. Welb of Wylie avenue fon Wednesday morning at 2a. m He eaves bis parents, relations and host of friends to mourn his untimel demise. : Mra, Chas P. Stinson wishes to ex tend her thanks, to. her niany friend: “fo the'r expressions of _sympath| during "her recent bereavement. The Women’s Charity club of Beth el A. M. B. chureh desire through thi paper to thank Mrs. Fannie Belt 0 Francis street, for the very generous donation ‘of shoes made to the clut the,past week. Any person baving ‘dorfations of “old clotaes for men Wwormen of childzen will Kindly nou the president, Mary M. Gatewood “. (Courtesy “Pittsburg Frees.) some as re oe ee : | a feast | a . i aa fe - saad i LORED'WOMEN, LEMINGTON AVE. Lingoin avenue cars and get off at Lemington avenue. Mrs. M. A, Rich- ards. president: Mrs. M, V. Brady, secretary: Mrs. T. M. Tate, ebair- man, a ‘A Gausical and literary program will be renfezed at the Aged Wo- mans’ home on Lemington avenue. on Wednesday, November 15. at 8 o’clocx sharp. The iadies =f the home will take part and the public fs codialls invized to attend. © Program: 1—Opening hymn, “Savior More Than Life to Me: 2—Invocation.” pastor; Opening address, Mrs. Tucker; 4 “Singing by the inmates: 5—Recita- Uon, “Invocation.” Mrs. Dungee: 6— Select reading, svbject, “Wise,” Mrs. M. Mahoney; 7—Singing, “Over the River.” Mis. Ross: S—Recitation, “Mary of the Wild Moor.” Mrs, Still: s—Se.ect reading, “Grumbling,”. Mrs. Nerris; “1u—Reeitation, "The _ O'd Man,” Mss. Mary Lawson: 11—Sing: Ing, “The Bridecroom.” “Mrs. Ross: qlcsinging. “Auld Lang Syne." Mrs. Nancy Williams: 13—Duet, judi- ee song, Mrs. Banks and Mrs. Cole ce 2806 Vera street. or ‘cals Beli phone Schenles 4741. or the cectetaryy Mis, J. Gibson, 115 Syivenia avenue. Peitthoover, Pittsbureb, ” The Fighting Tenzh team 0) Wash: ington, Pa., ‘would like to arsange for a game with any st pound team for Thankseiying day away or at bome desired. Pitzburgh. | Connelisville Younsstown or any cther team de- sited. For Arrangements address Herman Banas. 225 5. Coftyze street of Manager Harz: Baler{@" North Main strezt, Wazhington, [PD Miss Ciristine Washinezon of Winsuow street, Eest End. Pi:tsourgb. fias returned :som her home in Will- iamsport. Pa.. where she vsited ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wash: ington. She speaks highly ,of the royal entertainment shown her by her friends while there. Miss Wasb- ington while in Williamsport payed a visit"to the public schoo! and met several of her teachers whom she studied under. They were pleased to see her.’ She arrived back home in time to attend the annua! confer ence. in, Canoasbu7s. Friday, Novembe> 2. the Delaney’s Rifles Board of Management an- nounced the obtaining of a hail for their dance following,Ahe _ :cotbal! game with Wilberforce University. The color scheme will include the wF A cole c EPEC. | senGJerrPtss, A F771 Vig ALWAYS IN THELEAD WITH NEW erviss ie ae ena rena jee HSE T 2 1 WITH WORLDS FASHIONS. 20 LION SZ + p.@ A PHONE 3562 F, , PITTSBURGH, PA. and souvenir dance program. will be worthy of the occasion. Souvenir score books ‘with pictures and_his- tory of the contestants will be. made ready ‘or the game. The plarers Will be numbered toto enable the Epectaozs to follow the play and everything that will tend to the/con- femience of the spectators wil be wered cit. Today the Delaj-n’s vii] pray the fast Superior team from the Norch Side. vetween one -and three o'clock, and their triends. will te able.to size up. the loca! boys’ chances. Full accoznt of the game will be found in next week's issue. For Rent—A seven-room house, gas and water, batYwgnd toilet, hall, back yard, side entrance. $27." 2605 Wr- fie avenue. D. Robert Lewis, 1917 Wylie avenue. * ‘A hanisome heme at a sacrifice. « six-room,inick house with alt modern mmprevementa, convenient io streed car Tine, on ew Fisth ward. Tha olwne: desires id sell to ‘eave the city. See D. Robert Lewis, 1317 Wylie avenue. For Rent—Brick hours. five rooms fad finished attic, two kitchens, back rard, Potter street; $29.0), D. Robert Lewis, 1:17 Wile avenue. “FOR RENT—Two five:oa7 apart: mente: ail modern conveniences, gas, bat, with Ule fioor, stacouary taumt ery ws. Inquire Frazier — Brown 221 Penn avenue. The Union Lanier at Warren M. Ej churea to be given by the officers on November 6. promises to ve a verd enjoyable-etent. The banquet com} mittee of which P. H. Vaughen ig ‘president: Mrs Martha Pryor, secre: tary, and Chas. MCard, treasurer, ‘ail jgeue invitadon§, soon. Ererg -possit#e effort is new being put forti to raise wioney on Warren's mortgag ‘claim, which the officers have unt} the second Sunday in December t pay. “Another happehing of interes} at Warren will be Girl's Day on th ‘second Sunday in November, wit | Misses Liilie Mason and Helen Bro and Nellie McCard as: the movin | characters. | | Dr. C. Vorie Butler, the popalat | young dentist, who has established a rexcellent practice in une East En will remove on November 1, to 625} | Frankstown avenue, just across tht i street from his old location over the Liberty Pharmacy. Dr.. Butler hap | ftted up a larger and nicely-appolnt ed office in his new location and i vites his patrons and friends to ‘ial him there. The Wilberforce, Delaney Riffet football game which is to be played Thanksgiving day as announced ib ‘last week's issue of this: paper, hak created a hitherto unknown: interest | in athletic competition between teams | of color in this district. | Since tht | announcement, @ distinct effort is be jing made to make the meeting ont | Wordiysof longmemory. “A move | ment headed by Dr. E, P. Brown & ‘on foct to secure a loving cup as trophy. Some moneys have beech collected and are.in the hands of Mt Fowler at Thomson and. Archeal' | pool réoms. Another evidence. d | the prevailing spirit is tHe organize | rooting effort, this is being headed bs jtwo of -our sport-loving ,young dot ;torg and 2n invitation fo join wil -probabl:: come with next week's. ip “sue. - As fax the Delaney boys, Ek position park hay len secured an | Will be.the scené of the contest. ! suitab:e dance hall is being obtained | ¥y_ the dance committee, which by ithe way is made up of some wel i known eciertainers and everything that will tend to make the stay ¢ | the visitors enjoyable is being. ‘ork led out. The squad now numbers 33 mea and goes through two houts : gruehing practice every evening dur | ing the past week. Geo. Woode was ‘ elected captain and, as the first move. {took in the Carlisle game to study the play of the Indians. Ex-Captain | Locus and-O. Hall were seen at the 'Gollins-Fulton game measuring ‘the strength of the team the Delaney’s | will -meet election day at Washington | park. | On Sunday afternoon, November 12, at 3 o'clock, the members of Majdr | Martin R. Delaney Circle 122; Ladids lof G. A. R. will assemble at Odd | Fellows ha'l, corner Irwin and Jack | gon street, North Side, at which time their anzual sermon will be delivered | by the Rev. Holder. pastor of Metro politan Baptist church. An interest. | in3 program witl be rendered. Music : by the Metropolitan choir. . All sister circles, G. A. R., Veterans, Sons of Veterans, thelr Ladies Auxilliary and the general public are invited to at tend. The annual inspection of the circle wil! be heid at te hall on Fri day evening, November 10, at S o'clock shfzp. All are urgently requested tc attend. ° The Ladies’ Cadets of East End and the North Side will hold a reunion azd contest drill at Odd Fellows ball corner jarmin avenue and Jackson street, Nort® Side, Thursday evening, Novemder 22, Ali are cordially in viteé to come and spend a pleasant vevening with us. Drilling and goo¢ * music. The Fairfax Home has moved to ite rew quarters, 2447 Fifth avenue. The institution, now occupies a fine and commodicus dwelling with all modern improvements and is especially adapt ‘ed for the needs of the work. The removai of the home. has been occa sioned by want of room to accommo date the little walfs for whom appl i cation has been constantly made. The ‘new home will afford accomodation eee ee Ce ee A eee 0 th cine : : a a i a? i : ; s ia : eer ig ries DRY GOODS STORE —————WE D0 ‘NOT STING/ANYONE”?————— 6442 Frankstown Ave. Between Park and Lincoin Aves. eran SOTO nn Some 1-3 Off Specials This Saturday: Men's Heavy Fleeced Lined Underwear, 38¢, a gatment, or 78c a suit; regular 90c and $1.00 grades. 6% Schoo! Ginghame, Sc and 10c per yard; geod value at 12e and 15¢. Why pay more elsewhere? Table Linens worth 50c pay us 35¢; 35¢ quality pay 28, and for 30c quality pay 20¢. . Boys’ 25c Blouses, slightly soiled, for 12> i 10c Off On Every Dotiart $5.00 - $5.00 This Cguzan entitles the bearer to a 10 Per Cent Discount on all pur “chases made and is redeemable when ® | $5.00 has been spent. $5.00 $5.00 "our prices are as low as you can get anywhere. a The auality'of cur goods [a ae gopd au you can Ang anywhere, ' ‘And we give you 10 Per Cent Digcount on all goods purchased. This you cannot get ANYWHERE. ——_— Line Complete. Quality Unexcetled | Ask Yiefor anything in drgyoods. We have it or can get it-for you on short. jttom prices and Save You the 10 Per Cent Discount. | Hosiery, Mes ‘ishii Notions, Etc. duties of his office. Rev. L. H. C. Messer, general manager and founder of the home, will gratefully acknow!- edge the receipt of any donations sent in the interest of the same, For fur- ther information address Rev. L. H. C. Messer,-6109 Broad street, Bast End, Pittsburg, Pa. ‘The, Charity club met at the home of Mra, W. N. Page, on the 9th inst. A business session was held and the {cllowing officers e:ected for the en- suing year: ° Mrs. E. W. Joba, presi: dent; Mrs. R..L. Vann, vige’ presi: Gent; Mrs. SR. Morsell, xgeictary: Mrs. W, Tocas, treasurer ‘The ministerial conference of Bap- Ust preachers will qpatinue to con- vene as usual at Good Hope Bapiist church each Monday morning at 12 o'clock. Dr. John Brown has consented to give his eervices to the Fairfax Baby and Children’s home free of charge owing to the fact that the home is named after bls sainted mother. ‘The ‘Negro Tuyerculosis Hospital ieague of Pittsburgn and Western rennsylvania held their first annual convention at Rodman Street Baptist churca, East End, Tuesday, Octove: 24, 1911, which’ was a grand success Owing to late gathering the morning session Was taken up in a discussion cf “Quantity end Qualits,” afterngon Sescion wag president's addcess dnd election of officers as follows: Mrs. Lavinia Gamble, president; Mrs. Sa- tab Smith, vice president; Mrs. Edie Hendrickson, recording secretary of the state: Mrs/“Lucille Lewis, assist- ant seczctary: Mrs. Lottie irvin, cor- responding secretary; Mrs. Jenny Johnson, stat2 treasurer; Mrs. Hattie Thompkins. sinking fund state treas. urer; Mrs. Louise Bethel, chairman of sinking fund; Mrs. Rachel Smith, chairman of current expenses, Evening sessign was opened at 9:50 music furnished by Rodman Street church jvnior cholr-and the Blue Rib- bon quartet and Mrs. Rachel Smith of John Wesley church choir. Next was calling in voting contestants. Mrs, Esther Wood turned in $49, Mrs. M.F. Dillard $8. Next was report from clubs as fol: lows: Willing Workers club, Mrs. Loulsa Bethe, president, $25; Han- over club, Mrs. Mary, Johnson, secre- tary, $16; Ruth club, Mrs. Goodloe, president, $6; Ran Taulton club, Mrs. M. J. Dillard, president $9:55: Cot glun, Mins Esther” Wood, president. 47.75," Ne#@was personal donations as follows:' “Mrs. Levina Garble $5. Mrs, Sarah Smith $3, Mrs. Luciie Lewis $2, Mrs. M. J. Dillard $2, Mrs. Good Loe $2, Mrs. Rendell $2, Mrs. Effie Hendrickson §1. Chas, Bell $1. Mra. Louisa Bathe! $2, Mrs. Lottie Ir en $1, Mrs. Virginia Fieher $1, _W. M. White $3, MisD. B. Jewel 50c; Mrs, G. T. Banks $2. T. R. Wilkinson 1, Mrs. Pannie Edwards $1, Mrs. Brightwell $1. makng a total from all sources $112.79. Mrs. Levinia Gam- ble, president: Mrs. Etie Hendrick- gon, secretary. WILKINSBURG. Mrs. Amanda Hairston gave a three cent supper last Friday even.ng. It was quite a success. Mrs, E. Parker has beea very sick But she is improving. Misa Esther Shelton died in the Co- lombia hospital last Thursday and was buried op Sunday. Their many frends eympatbize with the bereaved ones. ‘Mrs, M. Ellis and Miss C. A. Lytch attended Woman's cay at. Central Baptist church on Sunday afternoon. ‘Mra. Lizzie Cradler gave an enjos- able supper on Thursday and Friday evenings, All who were present had a jolly time. ~ ‘Migs Davis was a Wilk:nsburg call- ervwo see us iast week. Mra, Meca Banks is sezlogs?: Wbe=- ‘The bazaar and supper given dy the ladies of the Second Presbstenan ‘church’ on Thursday evening was @ splendid success. An attractive feature was the country store, where the women did their week-end shop- ping. The church {s noted for its suppers and the women planned a special menu for the night. George Walker is now on the sick ust. Rev. A. 3. Patterson was entertain- ed at a sumptuous dinner ai the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Martin last Thursday evening. \ (By Eilzabeth A. Jones.) Aged Women's Home’ Concert. Aged Women’s Home on Jemington avenue, whose concert wiil be given next week. is looked forward to by quite a number of their friends. It is to Le hoped that many will attend this affair. The Presbyterian week ended aiter a very successful aiiair. The attendance on the whoie Was very good and two concerts with. weil rendered programs were given. Weddinn ta MoKecenert: The marriage of Miss Margaret Enty and William Cross took place at the heme of the bride's parents. River street, Tuesday evening. The Rev. P. A. Scott ‘officiated. The bridge wore a white embroidered gown and carried a large bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Miss Cath- erine Bowman of West Newton. Pa., was bridesmaid and James A. Holly was best man. After the ceremony an elaborate luncheon was served. ‘Those in attendatce were. Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wheeler, out of town guests, Mrs. Robert P. Thompson and daughter. The bappy couple will be at®home tq their many friends at 706 Beech street: after November 15. Charity Club Meets.> Mre. William Page of Summit street was hostess during the meet- jug of the Charity club which met at her home Wednesday afternoon. The regular businees of the cub was dis- posed of after which the hostess serv: ed a well. appointed luncheon. Five new members have been added to this club. East End Wedding Pretty appointments marked the wedding of Mies Martha Ann Dotson on October the 25th, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.. Crawford of McDoo- ald street, Eas End. to Irvin H. Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. MePherson of the North Side. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. -Thepbride, unattended. wore white batiste and Irish lace and carried white roses. Elder R. Bumry of the North Side performed the cere mony at 8:20 p.m. Miss L.. Swann ot Jeannette, Pa., played the wedding march. Mr. and Mrs. Black will be at home after November 15th at No. 1 Joseph street. East End. The out of town guests were: Miss Laura Swann of Jeannette, Pa; Mrs. W. H. Roots and Miss M. Gardner of New Castle, Pa_ The bride received many deautifal and costly presats. 2 a! Marriage at Sethe! Parsonage. ‘William Edward Price, a city em- ploye, and Mise Vallle Allen, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen of East Liberty, were united In mar riage at Bethei parsonsge, Wednes- day afternoon, Rev. P. A. Scott off!- ciating. Mr. and Mrs. Price are Leth well known and will have the very best wishes of a host of frends ‘and acquaintances. : (Continued on Pase Five.) AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. (By Alma.) Two hundred persons took communion Sunday. Rev Eustace B. Wells, evangelist of North Carolina, preached in the morning on subject "Home." The subject of home and mothers is always an appealing tender one. At the conclusion of the sermon seven persons came forward for the Rev. Dr. W. L. Lee preached at the h.m. service to a large audience. The collection for the day was $56.11. The Sunday school was favored with the presence of Rev. Cook and Rev. Wills. The V. C. E. consecration meeting was enjoyed by the many present. Quarterly conference Tuesday evening. Presiding Elder D. F. Bentley in the chair. The reports were enquiries. All the societies and boards of the church are planning large things for the year. W. H. Johnson and L. W. McCoy were granted deacon's licenses. The meeting was a pleasant and harmonious one. The Howard Female Cadets, Wednesday evening, the Ribbon Exchange at 20 Logan street and the chicken-opsum supper at the parsonage, were the entertainments of the week, each having a good attendance and good food. Missionary Notes. The assessment rally, 3 p. m. Sunday, November 12. Splendid program arranged. Madam Pleasant of Philadelphia, Pa., the entertainer and reader, November 7. under the auspices of the Young Woman's Missionary society. Mrs. K. C. Stuart represented John Wesley society at the mass meeting November 9. Coming Events. The spelling bee November 28. Get in line for your Thanksgiving turkey. Dinner for the aged members of the church Thanksgiving day at noon. The solos, duets and quartets are well rehearsed for the grand concert, Thursday evening, November 30. Personal Mention Mrs. Emma Lewiston at the Mercy hospital and Mrs. Marie Parung at the Passavant hospital, are doing well. On Monday evening at the home of her mother, Mrs. L. Robinson of Logan street, Mrs. Helen Yates was united in marriage to Geo. Alan Perkins, Dr. W. L. Lee officiating. Congratulations. Mrs. M. J. Simmons of Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Blanche Dillard of New Castle, Mrs. Lena Harris of Johns town, were the guests of Mrs. A. L. Anderson for several days this week. North Side Pittsburg, Pa. Quite a large and appreciative audience greeted Dr. Rev. R. H. Morris on last Sunday. The doctor and Mrs. Morris received a very warm and hearty welcome. He preached morning and evening. Communion meetings to over one hundred persons. One man united with the church. Among the many visitors present were Miss Duffa of Chambersburg and Mrs. Rebecca Waters Gleen and daughter, formerly of the North Side. but now of the far west. Miss Glenn is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Williams of Perryville avenue, North Side: Superintendent Coleman of the Coleman Industrial Home for Colored Boys, of Wylie avenue, accompanied by twenty of the little boys from that institution, worshipped at Brown chapel on last Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Skinner, the former the son of the late G. Skinner of Canonsburg, attended services at Brown chapel on Sunday. Rev. Dr. Morris is still receiving compliments on his powerful and wonderful grave he preached at the white E. church on Sunday afternoon in Canonsburg during the conference. The pastor of the M. E. church gave Doctor Morris a special invitation to come and preach for him in the near future. The ladies of the conference branch held a missionary meeting on Saturday afternoon during conference at Canonsburg, Mrs. Isabella Tanner Temple, the president, occupied the chair. Quite an interesting program was rendered by the ladies. Papers were, read on missionary work by Mrs. Askew, Mrs. Brooks of Washington, Pa.; Mrs. L. C. Norris of Braddock, Pa., and others. Miss Eva Brooks of Washington, Pa., gave a lovely talk to the Juniors. The president urged the members to work with more zeal and inspiration than ever for the cause of missions. The Christian Endeavor society was very largely attended last Sunday, which was conservation day. The meeting was conducted by Miss Vivian Coates. The various clubs of the church held a meeting this week to arrange their work for the year. Bethel A. M. E. Church Several hundred people thronged old Bethel last Sunday to greet the pastor. Dr. Scott, whose return for the new conference year was halted with great joy. Dr. Scott delivered an eloquent and impressive discourse on "Life's Real Victory," choosing for his text the words in I Cor. 15:57 and John 1: 54. "Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ," and "This is the victory which overcometh the world, even our faith." At the close of the sermon five persons joined the church. This was followed by the administration of the holy communion by Dr. R. H. Bunny, P. E. of the South Pittsburgh district. Nearly 150 persons communed. At 5 o'clock p. m. Rev. Dr. Wells of Chicago delivered a very instructive sermon on the subject, "The Christian Home," which was appreciatively received by the large audience. Two persons came to the altar and desired to be praised for. The attendance at the Sunday school at 1 o'clock was unusually large and the lesson very instructive. Superintendent W. S. Neal and the pastor have arranged for the organization of several new classes and departments, beginning with next Sunday, and an opportunity will be given to every one who is imbued with the spirit of Christian work, to exercise his and her gifts in the gathering of neglected children and forming them into classes and becoming their teacher. And there are hundreds of children in the vicinity of Bethel church who do not belong to any school. They should be gathered in. The services next Sabbath will be of especial interest to the public throughout the day. The pastor will preach on special subject at 10:45 a.m. at 1 o'clock there will be a grand sacred concert under the management of Misses Estella Wells and Mary V. Turner. They will be assisted by some of the finest talent in Greater Pittsburgh. There will be special services at this church Wednesday evening at which time Prof. C. W. Rodgers of Iowa, will deliver an instructive address on "The Power of Knowledge." The admission is free and the general public is cordially invited. The Stewardesses and Deaconesses are making great preparations for the grand Thanksgiving dinner and supper. Nobody should miss this great day. November 26, will be a special rally day, and the services will be under the auspices of the Women's Charity club and the proceeds will be for the church indebtedness. The pastor will preach in the morning and most delightful variety service will be held in the evening. Dr. Scott spent Tuesday of this week in Oil City, attending to some important business and greeting his many old friends. He was pastor in that city for five years and while there was editor of the Oil City Herald. Mrs. Powell. Bumry. Wells and Evangelist Young are among the distinguished persons who worshiped at Bethel last Sunday. Dr. Scott will conduct services at the Aged Colored Womens' Home on Lemming avenue, East End, Sunday at 9 o'clock p.m. St. John Baptist Church (Dr. P. Richardson, pastor.) (Dr. P. Richardson, pastor) Last Sunday was another eight day in Zion, it being Woman's day. The sisters came from all parts of the city and represented themselves well. The pastor was alluded to rest and not press all, but the sisters asked church at 11 a. m. and said they wanted to hear the doctor and he at once ascended the rostrum and preached one of the greatest sermons we ever listened to from the subject, "In the Spirit on the Lord's Day," Rev. 1: 10. At 2 p. m. prof. W. H. Moseley took charge of the Sunday school and everybody had good lessons. At 3 p. m the sisters took full charge, and it seems that everybody was preaching for a while. The names of some of the leaders and those who took an active part in the program: Mrs. B. E. Mason, Mrs. Mary Jackson, Mrs. Mary Mason, Mrs. Bailley, Mrs. Callwell, Mrs. J. R. Smith, Mrs. Gamble, Mrs. Irvin, Walker, Mrs. Brandon, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. P. Richardson, there were others whose names we did not get. Mrs. Mary Jackson manager, deserves great credit for the intelligent way in which she managed the large women At 6:30 p.m. the B. Y. P. V. met with a large number present. At 8 p.m. the children came from all parts of the city and packed the house. At this time Dr. Richardson preached the sermon of his life from the subject, "Queen Esther Pleading for Her People." If you want to have a good spiritual time come to St. John. Our services of meetings will start next Sunday night. All unsaved persons are asked to come and get right with God. Rev. Jones of Belzhoover will assist us. Pray for us. METHODIST MINISTERIAL MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1911. The Pittsburgh Methodist Ministers' association held a most pleasant and profitable meeting in the parlor of Bethel church. Monday morning at 11 o'clock, with President A. Wakefield presiding. Devotional exercises were led by Rev. F. W. Collins. After the roll call and the approval of the minutes, a motion prevailed that Dr. Wakefield, the former vice president, be elected to the presidency, which was made vacant by the departure from the city of President Blackburn and Dr. R. H. Morris was elected to the vice presidency. The order of the day was the reading of a paper on "Christian Education in the home," by Rev. S. A. Virgil. This was a most instructive and masterly production and was heartily received and commended by oil the ministers present. The association will be addressed next Monday morning by Dr. H. H. Butler of Washington, Pa., his subject being "The Lord's Supper. Its Design and Qualifications and What is Received in the Lord's Supper." This is a very important subject, and must be heard by every minister in this section. The matter of a series of great union evangelistic services in this dutiful the present winter, was favorably considered with a view to take in definite action in the near future. Dr. Virgil presented the work of the Men's Religious Movement, and a committee consisting of Rows, Virgil, Scott and Wakefield, was instructed to get the movement before the people. P. A. Scott, secretary. Rev. G. A. McGee and His Good Peo- conservative Commended Rev W. B. Anderson, D. D., Uniontown was in the city last Monday attending the ministers' meeting at Bethel church, 110 Avenue Dr. Anderson, who is the official reporter for the Pittsburg conference, said in an interview to Courier representative, Monday at Rev C. A. McGee, of Fayette A. M. E. church. Canonsbush deserves special mention on the splendid entertainment given the Pittsburg conference and at such little expense to the conference. Herofore it has not been so. and the whole credit belongs to Rev. McGee for his excellent generalship and to his good people for their undivided efforts in assisting him. THREE EXCUSES A SERMON. And they all with one consent began to make excuse—St. Luke, 15:18. An excuse is a reason for an act, intended to justify it. Each of the invited guests in the parable of the Great Supper gave a reason intended to show that it was not unwillingness, but necessity that kept him away. Now, an excuse is very often an untruth. It pretends to be the real reason, whereas it is only a reason. It is too often an invention and a subterfuge. It is not always consciously and deliberately untrue. Men often deceive themselves. "A bad excuse, we lightly say sometimes, 'is better than none.' Rather we should say, 'Make no excuse rather than make a bad one.'" Excuses are dangerous. Often they tend to make bad appear good, or at least not so very bad. When one has done wrong it is well to face the fact squarely, to see it in all its blackness, that we may hate it and set our wills strongly against it for the future. An excuse may soothe our self-respect, quiet our self-reproach, enable one to feel comfortable; but it makes it much easier to do the wrong thing again. Excuses are often lies, are apt to be lies, and lies are of the devil and hateful to every honest man and woman. We must live in truth. There are three excuses which people often make, deceiving themselves. They are false and ahard but very common and subtle hindrances to the growth of noble character. The first is "only this once." There is something which it is not right for me to do. Conscience says "No," but I want to do it. It is not a very glaring offense. Perhaps no human being will ever know (so it seems) whether I do it or not. I long to do it, but I know I ought not. It is wrong. Then comes this excuse: "Only this once; just once. It can't be so very bad to do it once only." And so we beguile ourselves, do the wrong and despise ourselves ever afterward. Now there are two wrong and foolish things about this excuse. (1) If a thing is wrong it can't be right for me to do it even once. Is it wrong? Then that settles it. No choice is left. If you do it you commit sin and bring trouble. In a sum in arithmetic one mistake in calculation, one wrong figure substituted carelessly, will make the answer incorrect and just as worthless as if there were six mistakes. One careless move at chess, and the game is lost. A switchman may neglect his duty only once. That does not make the resulting accident any less serious. A sentry gives way to drowsiness only once, but the enemy pours in and makes the fortress, the key of the position, just as if he had habitually done it. We, never know how much depends on a trifle, and sin is sin even if it be only once. (2) Who ever stopped at only once? Only once is almost certain to become "only once again," then still more, probably a third time and a fourth, until the conscience grows leaf and a bad habit is formed. How many a drunkard this excuse has runned? "Only this once," he says, "Just one glass." But one glass is just sufficient to exhilarate him so far that prudence seems absurd, and so he cannot resist a second, then a third, until he is started on a debauch that shall leave its mark on him forever. "Only this once," says the young clerk as he stakes a small sum on the acres. But the pleasure of winning and the excitement is too much for him, and he is being betting constantly, associating with all kinds of bad company, living a life of unhealthy excitement and laying himself open to temptations, to dishonesty, which his human nature cannot reasonably hope to withstand. "Only this once," one says after a hard day's work, when sleepy and tired he creeps prayerless to bed. Will the only once? How easy it will be to neglect prayer again and for less cause. Every time it is neglected the habit of prayer is weakened and the likelihood of becoming a good man, a good woman, is diminished. The second traitorous excuse is "Everybody does it." This is a lie on the face of it and also utterly absurd. Everybody does not do it; only some people do it; perhaps not nearly so many as we like to think. And what if everybody did do it? What was that got to do with me? Yet we seem to think so often that going with the crowd is the inevitably sensible thing to do. If a thing is wrong, ten thousand other people doing it cannot make it SCOTCH GENEROSITY. Robbie met a neighbor who was smoking some fine, fragrant tobacco sent by his son in America, says Success. He took out his own pipe ostensitiously. "Ha you a match, Sandie?" he queried. The match was forthcoming—but nothing more. "I do believe," said Rebbie, "I have left me tubaco at home." "Then," said Sandie, after a silence, "ye might as well gie me back me patch." IN THE DAYS OF OLD. Having become flush with wine, the Baron Fitz Anstarts uttered treas- sible words at the banqueting table. Count De Coyne sprang to his feet and emptied the contents of his wine-cup in the baron's face. Other noble coisteries followed the example. The baron wiped his eyes and wring his wiskers. "Gentlemen," he stammered, "I apologize. The drinks are on me." Which was the origin of the expression. THE COURIER. right for me to do it. Remember the words of Athanasius: "Though no one else believe, I'll hold my faith, I. Athanasius, against the world." There are certain practices in business which are not exactly honest, not perfectly square and upright. Misrepresenting goods—taking advantage of other persons' ignorance or foolishness, bribing in various ways the man whose good will is useful, grinding the faces of employees, trying to get as much wages for as little work as possible—all the "tricks of the trade." How often is it urged, "Everybody does it." It is not true; but if it were it would mean that "everybody" is wrong, and you and I will be wrong if we do these things. When a boy begins to go out into the world from a godly home and a clean school he is disgusted and sickened by the foul language he often hears. It troubles him. But by and by he gets more used to it, and finally, perhaps, he begins to swear himself. He doesn't approve of it. But "Everybody does it" is the excuse with which he quels his conscience. My friend, if everybody does it (which is not true), all the more reason why you should not do it. The decision of majorities may be a practical way of governing a nation, but history shows emphatically that minorities are very often in the right. The third hindering excuse is "By and by." Some duty appeals to us. It is a duty, I ought to do it. But I don't want to. It is distasteful. I am not bad enough to say deliberately, "I won't do it," so I merely put it off. "By and by. Tomorrow. Next week. Some other time. No hurry." And the chances are the duty is never done. Sometimes an impulse comes to a man or woman to lead a better life. Some sermon or book or friendly invitation or serious trouble calls to repentance. "I ought to take a stand for the right and make my profession of religion before the world." Then comes the soothing excuse, "By and by. Not just now. Some other time." How many, therefore, die unconfirmed? They put it off until next year. Then they are prevented. They are sick at the time or they have moved away or there is a new minister. What do we know about the future? Now is the accepted time. Remember now the Creator. Don't say "By and by." Thus we see that these three excuses, which look at first so harmless and friendly, are really very dangerous enemies. If we look at them more closely we may see that they are instruments of the three great foes against whom we are pledged to fight—the world, the flesh and the devil. The first is especially the suggestion of Satan, who is "a liar from the beginning and the father of it." How speciously he whispers, "Only this once;" as he said to Eve, "Ye shall not surely die." "Everybody does it" is the temptation of the world, which has always martyred the prophets and them that were sent unto it, which dislikes nothing so much as a man who does differently from itself. It hates alike the great saint and the great sinner, and bestows praise upon the superficial, everyday people who are satisfied to have things as they are and do not try to alter them much for either better or worse. "Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God." And it is the lazy, slothful, lusting flesh that drowsily murmurs "By and by." What different counsel does the example of Jesus Christ give? Can you imagine him saying "Only this once?" "Get the behind me, Satan," was his reply to the tempter. And how opposed was the life of Jesus to this excuse of the world, "Everybody does it." How little he cared for popularity. He said to Pontius Pilate: "To this end was I born and for this cause I came into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. And at the end he said: "Ye shall leave me alone; and yet I am not alone because the Father is with me." Let us remember that one with God is a majority! And, finally, can you imagine Jesus postponing a plain duty and saying "By and by?" It is true he was never in a hurry; that he waited 30 years before he began his public ministry. But there is a great difference between bidding one's time and procrastinating. Often he said, "Mine hour is not yet come"; but when the hour was come, how prepared he was to meet it with manliness, gentleness and dignity. How he warned his disciples to be always ready with loins cirt and lights burning. Let us, then, beware of these three excuses. They will meet each reader, no doubt, during the coming week. Whenever one comes pretending to be a friend let us know it for an enemy and let us crush it with all our might, as we would a rattlesnake or a wild tar. PERCY FOSTER HALL DOING HER BEST. A lady went to see, for the first time, a new baby. While she sat in the drawing room the little daughter of the house, aged four, came in. "I've come for the baby now," remarked the visitor. "But you can't have it," replied the child. "Oh, Molly, I've come on purpose. You must give it to me." "We can't spare it at all," said the little one seriously. "But I'll bring you a piece of paper, and you can cut out a pattern." SIGHT UNSEEN. Suitor—I would like to see the photo of the lady with the $50,000 dowry. Matrimonial Agent—We don't show photos with the large dowrites. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS. "The barber told me very interesting story as he shaped me." "Iindeed." "Yes; and also illustrated it with cuts." POETRY of and by Our People A COLORED WOMAN'S POEM. A well-known member of the Nashville, Tenn., bar, who withholds his name from publication, sends the following to the Banner: To the Editor of the Nashville Banner, "Recently for a short time I had a cook, a colored womans, by the name of Linda, and I was devoting a considerable part of her time and money to the uplifting of her race and the founding of a home near Brentwood for the orphans, the aged and disabled, and she has been seeking to enlarge its sphere, and to this end to organize clubs at various points. She wrote worse of more merit than one would expect, and she has been able to pany in his house at that time, but they went in the parlor and there he offered a prayer for the success of her mission, and she says that she has enabled him to attain such success as has come her way. "She has never thought of having this or any other poem of hers published, but I thought that the above incident and this poem might be of sufficient interest to warrant you in publishing it. I send you the original manuscript, which is in her hand." THE END. In the lives of God and small There'll come sorrow, that May seem too hard to bear; They're designed to bring to us Joy tomorrow. In a world that's free from care. When our toils and cares on earth Shall be ended. We'll go home to live with Thee; May our voices with the angels Then be blended. And from sorrows 'e'r be free. With our loved ones we will then Be in Glory, In our Father's house above. Then forever more we'll tell The swear. Of dear Jesus and His love. —Mary Virginia Thomas. "LITTLE BODY." Little body loves a body Then that body knows. Though divided "his affection" Seemingly it grows; Worthy love it can't expire Which that body knows. Little body seems so lonely. Not nobody knows; He's the happiest living body. With his scores of woes. Though he must desire his darling As he daily mows. Life is sweet to little body. He's a hustling bard; Ever humming "always trying To prevent retard." While the world around him grumbles And proclaim its hard. Little body wonders daily, Why did envious fate; Who unkindly made division Twist himself and mate. Be taught how and bliss contentment To a lonely state. So ambitious, full of music. Little body tries. Spending every moment wisely Maught up with wight sights. Hence the world with little body Alms to hold allies. Jas. P. Magwood. THE SHADOW OF BEAUTY. I know you are not fair; no thousand ships Moved forth to search you in a foreign land; Nor did a hero bow to kiss your hand, Nor gods come down to touch your honey Until in unknown worlds it naked stands A thousand shadows cird you, all I Know Or ever dreamed dilights in your deep eyes. Over the waters haunted breezes blow. Hear you the music?... The slow day light files. I only feel a joy that never dies And mists of dreams forever die. And Darton, Flicks. CHILDLESS. Last night, when slow the mooncast shadows crept And warmly wrapped upon my couch I slept. A vision came to me—a dream so fair That in my heart its memory I bear. I held upon my breast a little child When seeing me, looked in my eyes and smiled. The little body, soft and sweet and warm, I closely pressed to mine to shield from harm. The dark ringed head upon my shoulder pressed And soft the dimpled head my cheek While dainty garments made with love and care The dream-child on my bosom seemed to wear. I bless the vision, for it made me glad- The vision of the child I never had. Harry A SONG OF HELOISE. Go send thee peace, alh, great, unhappy heart— A world away I pray that thou mayst rest Softly as on the Walk-bewold's breast, Whenever in her wistful dreams thou art. At down my prayer is all for thee, at noon My every heart and, oh, at night my tears, For all we walk alone the empty years Nor most weath any sun—neath any moone Yet must my love go with thee—all apart From this the life I lend to lesser things; Go send to thee this night beneath its wings A little place, alh, great, unhappy heart. —Theodore Garrison in Ainslee's Magazine. AN IDEAL When I see you waiting there Not a smile not a tear. Not a tremor, not a fear. Calm to judge, bad to dare. With those eyes that pierce the gloom Like a silent northern doom . . . When I see you, then my heart Lopes to live, falls to break. Fears to give, pleads to take. In its anguish dwells apart— Touch me with those silent eyes! Lift me into Paradise! —Scriboer'a CHURCH NOTICES BETHEL, A. M. E. CHURCH, Norner Wylie avenue and Elm street Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 1:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endearment, 4:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 3 P. M. Class meeting, Friday, 8 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 2987 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION. 119 Jackson St. N. S. Pbg. Sunday services, 10:45 A. M. and 1:45 P. M. Sunday School, 3:00 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meet- 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge Sunday and weekly meetings of John Wesley A. M. E. Kion 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., Sunday; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m.; Allen Endeavor League, 6:30 p.m.; evening worship, 7:45 p.m., Sunday. D. S. BENTLEY, D. D., Pastor. Parnamore, 5714 Broad street. Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 M. lally except Monday. 2024 A. H. Highland Communion, first Sunday in each month, 3 p. m. Pastor's Study at church from 12 to 3 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. B. SIMMS, D.D., Pastor, 630 Thompson street Bell Phone, 2397-W Highland. Payne A. M. E. Church. Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Auen Endeavor league, 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8. p. m. Rev. T. Taggart, pastor. Mt. Zion Baptist—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; communion second Sunday in each month. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor. Highland Baptist: church-Sunday service, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m; m; communion fourth Sunday in each month; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. m.; Rev. C. J. Walls pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church -Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday day; communion every third Sunday in month. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. Young people's Christian Endeavor 7 p. m. Wednqsday night prayer meeting, 8 p. m. REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY, D. D. Pastor. Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Heimlock and Boyle streeta North Side. Sundays—Morning service, 10:30; Sunday school, 8:00 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p. m. REV. R. H. MORRIS. Pasor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. 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. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. REV. F. A. SOOTT, Pastor. 126 Walnut street, Bellevue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1148-R Schenley Preaching, Sunday, 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 lourd Monday nights of each month. A. M. E. Zion Church. Services every Sunday at 11:30; evening 8:00, Sunday school 12:30; literary every Tuesday at 8:00 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. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night prayer meeting. All invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZIER, Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tlga and Damfarnline Street B. P. Cornbush, B. D., Pastor. Services—Sabbath, 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Young People's meeting, 7 p. m. Sabbath school, 2:20 p. m. Prayer meetings, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meeting, Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. The Pittsburgh Courier is on file at Carnegie Institute Periodical Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW! A physician announces that he has discovered a serum that will cure laxiness.' The present cost of living is curing it fast enough—Detroit Free Press. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER: 11, 1911 m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m. Allen Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening, 8 p. m.; literary society, Thursday evening, 8 p. m.; coorl practice, Friday evening, 8 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. L. V. Jones, pastor. UNIONTOWN, P2 Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—Rav. Thompson pastor—Preaching at 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p.m; R. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p.m., and preaching at 7:45 p.m. Zion A. M. E. church—Rav. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching 1045 a.m. Sunday school; 2:30 p.m.; C. R. secty. 6:30 p.m.; preaching; 7:45 p.m. Rice Baptist church—Rav. Thomas, Ford, pastor—Preaching 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school; 2:30 p.m; R. Y. P. U. 6:30 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, 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. Waymen A. M. E. Preston avenue, Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. & 8:40 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 Bellevue, Pa. Good Hope Baptist Church Services Fifty-fourth and Penn Avenue. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preschool, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Prayer meeting, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Wednesday. Official meeting, Thursday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. Church meeting, Friday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. Communion services every second Sunday at 3 p. m. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Sunday school teachers' meeting, every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Messer, D. D. Pastor, residence, 5109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in the church. Hours, 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., Wednesday and Friday. 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Turn Over a New Leaf By subscribing for THIS PAPER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1911 GRAND LODGE OF P. & A. M. Seventh Mansion - district—Brother John. G. Morton, R. W. G. Jr. Warden and District Deputy Grand Master, 16 Miller street, Pittsburgh. Pa. Mt. Moriah No. 38—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Frederic B. Lee, W. M. Edward W. Johnson, secretary. St./John's No. 50. Swackley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Matters, Jr., secretary. Star West No. 62—State meeting second Saturday each month. Samuel cott, W. M.; Marlon W. Hall, secretary. King Solomon Lodge No. 78, New Brighton — Stated meeting, second Wednesday each month. Alexander Webster, W. M.; James W. Butler, secretary. *Prince Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Falls*—Stated meeting, third Saturday each month. Jerez.iah Boulding, W. M.; Lewis Ewling, secretary. S. McMahon, A. Morrison, W. Nelson J. Miles, secretart. Stated meeting first Thursday. Monessen No. 79, Monessen—Jullus Smith, W. M.: Ashby Boyer, secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Eureka No. 83, Bellevue—Stated communication second Wednesday month. Elizabeth No. 88, Elizabeth—Joseph Bell, W. M.; Robert A. Batch, secretary. Stated meeting fourth Tuesday. Mt. Pisgah No. 91, Uniontown, Pa.—A. P. McClure, W. M.; J. H. Robinson, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Alpha Lodge No. 92, Pittsburg—Frank R. Steward, W. M.; Herman Socks, secretary. Stated meeting third Tuesday. Progress Lodge, U. D.—W. S. Jenkins, W. M.; Wm. Washington, secretary. Stated meeting second Friday. Auxiliary No. 98 meets third Friday night of each month. Asaph Lodge, Connellsville—Meeting night first and third Tuesday night in the month. Sandy McNeal, W. M.; James Strange, sec. Iron City Lodge No. 1, I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets second and fourth Thursday, Elk Rest, 29 Fulton street. Chas. Gantt, E. R.; H. E. Brooks, F. Sec. North Side Lodge No. 124, I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets second and fourth Tuesday, Odd Fellows, hall, corner Jackson and Irwin avenue. North Side. P. E. R.; Carl Hardy, E. R.; Jesse Harris, F. Sec. Greater Pittsburgh Lodge 115, I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets first and third Monday at Elks Rest, 6487 Frankstown avenue. East End. Leme Paxton. E. B. R.; L. E. F. Sec. Ramesis Lodge 120, I. B. P. O. E—W meets second and fourth Wednesday at Elk Rest, 706 Wood street, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Chas. Boone, E. R.; H. Edmunds, F. Sec. "Summitt Lodge No. 115, I. B. P. O. E—W meets first and third Friday at McClure hall, corner Main and Morgantown avenue, Uptown, Pa. W. L. Winstone, E. R.; Geo Brown, F. Sec. Council City Lodge No. 126, Connellsville, Pa. Meets first and third Tuesday at Elk Rest, 132 E. Main street, Fenton Jackson, F. Sec. Tuna Valley Lodge No. 165, Bradford, Pa. Meets first and third Thursday, 18 Chambers street. Rev. P. H. Williams, E. R.; E. J. Enty, F. Sec. maith Commandary. Emilien commander, George Coechan; generalissimo, Samuel P. Buckner; captain general, David B. 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; sentelel, Joshua Lincoln; prelate, Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D.; prelate 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. 1515, first and third Wednesday evenings, P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2314, first and third Tuesday evenings, George W. Stevenson, secretary, 54 McNaugher avenue. Alleghany Council, No. 232, fourth Thursday evening, W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1827 Irwin avenue. Household of Ruth, No. 56, first and third Friday evenings. Household of Ruth, No. 1734, second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs. Byrdle Crankleton, secretary, 1116 Decatur street. News items affecting these lodges please mail to The Pittsburgh Courier. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Meeting first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Odd Fellows hall, North Side. Jaxies Mason, C. C. T. A. Wilson, K. of R. R. North Side Lodge, No. 124, L. B P. O. E. of W.—Meets at the Rest, 206 Robinson street, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of each month. J. Walter Frazier, E. R.; Jesse W. Harris, F. S. Gen, J. B. Swetitzer Camp, No. 98. Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.—Meets at Memorial ball, Fifth avenue, on second and fourth Friday nights of each month. New Castle Castle No. 38, K. of P. meets first and third Friday of each month. Alexander Williams, C. C.; Commodore Tilden, K. of R. S. ROYAL GRAND NO. 81. K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Odd Fellows' hall Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. O. L. P. JACKSON, V. C. Sewickley Star, No. 40, K. of P. meets first and third Tuesdays of each month on Beaver street. N. L. Young, C. C.; C. H. Fryor, K. of R. & S.; L. Alexander, M. of F. Damon Lodge, No. 28, K. of P. meets first and third Thursdays of each month at Odd Fellows Hall, corner Wylie and Benton. Frank R. Steward, C. C.; James A. Baldwin, K. of R. & S.; Jesse W. Harris, M. of F. Household of Ruth, No. 56—Meets first and third Fridays in each month N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Mattle Sutton, W. R. Glass City lodge, 4392, G. U. of O. F., Charlerel, Pa. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H. of R. 1413, Charlerel, Pa. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. I. O. OF ST. LUKES J. K. Minor council, No. 91) I. O. of St. Luke meets first and third Thursday nights at Thirty-sixth and Butler streets. No. 257, Eastern Star council, meets first and third Monday nights, at Thirty-sixth and Father streets. St. Elizabeth, No. 504, meets first and third Thursday nights at Odd Fellows' hall, corner Wylie avenue and Benton street. Richardson's White Rose, No. 725 meets second and fourth Thursday nights. Zenobia council, No. 766, meets first and third Monday nights. Keystone councell, No. 779, meets second and fourth Monday nights. Homestead council, No. 601, meets second and fourth Tuesday nights. Barton council, No. 694, Braddock, meets first and third Tuesday nights. Gen. J. B. Sweltzer camp meets on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at Soldiers' Memorial ball. Fifth avenue. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge, No. 22, Knights of Pythias, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Malta hall, Sheraden street, East End. Hour of opening, $ p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and H. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T.—Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.; Sir Samuel P. Buckner, genialisimo; Sir David D. Richards, Capt. Sir William S. Lewis, recorder; Sir John F. Theton, treasurer; J. H. Dandridge, D. D., prelate; Sir Herman Socks, organist and musical director—Meets fourth Monday of each month at asylum, 6004 Center avenue, East End. IRON CITY COUNCIL Meets every first Monday at Odd Fellows' hall, Wylie and Benton street. J. W. Anderson, secretary; J. T. Dorkins, W. M. Eether chapter No. 7, Order of the Eastern Star—Stated meeting third Thursday of each month at 6004 Center avenue. Rosa E. H. Hill, W. M.; Lucille Lewis, secretary. Naomi Tabernacle No. 39, Daughters of Tabor—Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month at Reformers hall, Frankstown avenue. East End. Julia Tabb, H. P., 12 Mayflower street, East End; Maggie Moore; V. R., 6828 Upland street, East End. McKessport, Pa. Glittering Diamond Tabernacle, No. 87, Daughters of Tabor, meets second Tuesday night of each month at 1118 Market street. Lily of the Valley Court of Callaitha, No. 267, meets first Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Market street. ELIZABETH PA Wainburn lodge, No. 48, K. of F. Brother A. T, Scott, C. C.; Brother French E. H, Greane, Brother Stanley Young B, Burron, 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, E. Paupurn, M. of A. Brothers Charles H. Henderson, I. G. Brother George E. Sunderers, O. G. Brother George B. Sunderers, M. W. Brother Charles Preston; Brother French E. H, Greene, V. C.; Brother Simmons, prelate; Brother French E. H. Greene was elected delegate to the caucus. Attn: Joseph, No. 200 of G. F. O. O. F. election as follows: Guardian Hamilton Simmons; watchman, James B. Bar bord; inside guard, Oscar Goodchild two guard, Frank Sweeny; worthy chairman, Rev. John Lottie; worthy treasurer, Paul R. Batch, E. S.恩es; Moore, P. N. F. E.恩es; A. T.唐, N. F. E.恩es; K. Burass; P. N. F. French E. H.恩es; advocate, Jesse Grede- degree lecturers, Fred R. Batch and French E. H. Grede. WAYNESBURG, PA The most worshipful grand lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Missions of Pennsylvania officers: H E, Workman, M. master; Joseph Washington, Dep. G. master; Jerry M, Lannon, G. Sr. warden; Richard Staples, G. Jr. warden; Jas. Lethwick, G. treasurer; La Royal Wilson, G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford grand chaplain; Rev. W. H. Truss, grand lecturer. The officers of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania are: Sir 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. DAYTON, O. DAYTON, O. (By Ruth Alston.) Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at Euclid Avenue A. M. E. church. Preacher Gilme preached in the morning. Miss Rita Higgins, who has been quite ill, is improving slowly. Mrs. Henrietta Payton and daughter, Beniah, who have been in Columbus, have returned to this city. Prof. Simpson of Wilberforce, O., was in the city Monday and called on Rev. and Mrs. Alston. At the A. M. E. church parsonage Sunday afternoon Joohua Burdett and Miss Marie Marshall, both of Boston, were united in marriage. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas while in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green celebrated their fifth marriage anniversary at their home on Cline street, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. McKinley, entertained at dinner on Thursday, Rev. and Mrs. Alston and Mamie Banks. Mrs. Beck of Kansas City, lectured at Bethel Baptist church on Monday evening. Mrs. Beck was the guest of Mrs. Bradford Aldridge while here. The Young Colored Peoples' High School club are preparing to render the Shakespearean comedy "A mid-Summer Night's Dream." Died at the home of her daughter on Homestead avenue, Mrs. Fanom, on Sunday morning, aged 80. She leaves two children, James Harrow of this city, who is a mail carrier, and Mrs. Kendall. Her funeral was held Tuesday. Mrs. Farrow was a member of Eaker Street church, and Rev. Alston conducted the funeral from the house. The members of the Wesleyan church gave their pastor, Rev. Bass, a donation at his home on Meade street, on Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served and the evening was very pleasantly spent. The baby contest to be given at Eaker Street church promises to be a very interesting affair. There are between 15 and 20 babies in the contest. The mock congress held at A. M. E. Zion church last week on Eaton avenue, was a success. The members of Euclid avenue church gave their pastor, Rev. Chas. Aenger, a donation at his home last Thursday evening. A larger number were present. The Enoch Steady club met on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Sherman on Norwood avenue. Mrs. Logan died at her home on Sunday. Funeral was held at Bethel Baptist church of which she was a member. The Parsonage Aid society of Eaker Street church; was entertained, by Mrs. and Mrs. J. B. Brown on Fitch street. Last Thursday evening. WELLSVILLE (By R. A. Bane.) The Woman's M. C. Missionary society will meet this week with Mrs. Machawn. The Sulleto club will meet at Palmer street. The Pennsylvania shops will be shaded give a few more colored boys employment if they have in their possession reliable recommendations or reference. MT. PLEASANT --- There was a pumpkin contest given by the high school boys. Eugene Neuby, one of the members of the sophomore team, had the largest pumpkin, which measured 4 feet and 4 inches in around and weighed 69 pounds. Fred Carter of Smithfield and Misses Elsie Newsome and Lillian Morton were the guests of Miss Sadie Wyatt Sunday evening. Elmer Cousin of Dillovale and Henry Richman were the guests of Eugene Neuby Sunday afternoon. Misses Octavie Betts, Minnie Betts, Pearl Newsome and Messrs. Moton Powell, John Field and Walter Ferguson spent Halloween in Wheeling. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, both of Emerson, were in town Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. David Spotswood and son Lepard were the guests of Mrs. Spotswood's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Betts. Messrs. Harvey Newsome, Hastings Jiles and Vinton Moore were the guests of Misses Minnie Betts and her cousin, Amelia Betts, Monday evening. Misses Minnie Betts and Octavo Betts went to Wheeling Saturday to meet their cousin, Miss Amelia Betts of Canonsburg, who is now visiting relatives in town. Misses Viola Newsome, Pearl Newsome and Leota Moore were the guests of Mrs. Alma Spotswood Sunday evening. Oliver Newsome was in Martins Ferry and Wheeling on business Monday. Mrs. Alice Toney of Smithfield is visiting relatives in Emerson. Ohio. Mrs. Lourania Brown and son Wilson of Emerson are visiting in Carlsbad. Mrs. Anne Jackson and grandchildren are visiting relatives in Pleasant. There was a six clock dinner given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Prune Friday evening, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Youngstown, O. Youngstown, O. (By William Sandsher) Mr. and Mrs. Ars. At the Turner of Business are the ghosts of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McSoy. Mr. W. C. Clark of West Federal College and J. H. Henson of West Lincoln are able to be our alumni. Ars. Anna Gaffney has opened a bakery home and restaurant in the South Waltham street. Mr. Elisha Green of West Madison Avenue is able to be our aunt's illness. Mrs. Rachel Green and daughter Rebecca are in the city pool after her daughter who was hit by the street our three weeks ago and is in the City hospital. Their home in Bradford, Pa. Miss Gerrittie Scales and George Brown are visiting in Braddock this week. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington, D. C., honorary president of the National Colored Women's clubs, lectured on the Race Problem here and gave a very entertaining lecture indeed. Piano solos by Miss Cleon THE COURIER. Johnson and also vocal solos by Miss Margaret Hembrick and Mrs. Mattle Clover were rendered on this occaplae. Edward Smiley left Sunday evening for Clinton, Miss., to attend the funeral of his mother who died Saturday, aged 73 years. The musicale which was to have been given at the St. John's church Tuesday evening by the Coleridge Taylor Choral society, under the auspices of the St. Augustine Episcopal miss on, has been postponed until Thursday evening, November 16. Steubenville, O. (By Stewart Cook) Miss Bessie Lyons is improving slowly from the effects of a broken arm. Miss Grace Christian has returned home from Pittsburgh. Eugene Bowman is sick at his home on Adams street. Mrs. Ell Guyder held a few days in Smithfield with her sister, Mrs. E. Harris. The Misses Guyder entertained a few of their friends Friday. The rally at the Second Baptist church last Sunday was a grand success. The sum raised was $100.25. Rev. Buston preached an excellent sermon in the afternoon, as did Rev. Hardacher at night. Rev. Grandison feels very grateful to all who took part in this rally. The concert which was given last Thursday night at Simpson church, under the direction of Mrs. Mamie Sedge, for the benefit of the Baptist church was a decided success in every detail. There was a very large audience in attendance. The program was rich and beautifully rendered. Mrs. Sedge deserves much credit. We are g'ad to know that Mrs. N. J. Howard is getting along nicely. Howard I is given Mrs. Nare Johnston of Washington W was visiting her brother, W. M. Brown of Adams street. District Superintendent Rev. Joseph Courtney held quarterly conference on Monday night at Simpson church and on Tuesday night administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. East Liverpool, O. (By Wm. Ormer.) David Broome will visit the Rev. William Blackburn at Sharon on Sunday. Mrs. T. M. Barnes of Pittsburgh, is the guest of Mrs. E. E. Foster of Third street. Daniel Carter of Wellsville, member of F. J. Jardin lodge of this city, died Saturday, October 28, and was buried Tuesday, October 31, at Spring Hill cemetery, Wellsville. The lodge attended in a body. Grant Livermore of Marketta, O., was in this city two days last week. Mrs. Charley Brown of Darlington, is visiting James Brown and wife of 411 Sixteenth street, Wellsville. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Poindexter, Saturday, October 28, a fine baby girl. Mother and child are doing nicely. Mrs. White of Cadiz, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Winfrey Smith. At the meeting last night of the Y. P. P. league Miss Izetta Dorsey was elected to fill the unexpired term of President Thomas Monroe. The league has recently purchased a new piano and in order to raise some money to partly pay for it will give an extraordinary entertainment at their hall on Grant street, Monday night, November 20. A fine program is in preparation by the committee after which an oyster supper will be served. The price of admission has not as yet been agreed upon but it will be small and price of admission entitles you to oysters free. Look for the program in next week's Courier. Smithfield, Ohio Smithfield, Ohio (By Vloa Carter.) Rally was observed here Sunday for the parsonage at which a nice sum was realized. Rev. D. D. L. Lewis of St. Clairsville, and Rev. R. R. Cooper of McIntyre, filled the pulpit here Sunday night for Rev. S. W. White. Wm. Anderson and wife of Akron, O. were the guests of John Bigsby and wife from Saturday until Monday. Norman Bigsby was the guest of his wife in Hopedale on Monday. Cary Hargrave and wife spent from Thursday until Sunday with friends in adiz. Mrs. Jordan Powell spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Steubenville the guests of Mrs. A. J. Guy of Rose street. Miss Minnie Beall entertained at Sunday dinner Miss Alice Faithful and Gerald Binns and Fred Faithful. Hays Harris and family and Mrs. E. H. Harris attended church at McIntyre on Sunday. John Christian and wife of Steubenville, were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Ed. West from Thursday until Saturday. Miss Julia Veney is on the sick list. A surprise birthday party was given Mrs. Ed. West on Halloween. The gifts were useful and the evening was spent unforgettable. Mr. Siocum and friends and Miss Grey, were the honour guests. Fred Fahdah and Gerald Binns and Miss Minnie Beall and Alice Fahdah were the guests of Friends in Hopeville Sunday evening. Mrs. June Smith of McIntyre is indulged. Mr. Smith of Smithville is invites ing. S. Smith of Smithville was the guest of Mrs. Mathill K and Mary Carter on Sunday. Quite a little fun was attended by Mrs. McIntyre on Sunday. Harry and Mrs. Leslie Lekesie Alexander, the guests of Hopeville Sunday. Mr. Christian of Slover was the guest of his other, Deborah on Sunday. Home of Hines and wife and Ginny Dewan and who were the guests of Sir and Mrs. Christian on Sunday. Mr. Christian took up a niece's share in Tanner street. Give him a fare. Proverbs and Phrases When a man is no longer anxious to do better than well he is done for. —B. R. Haydon. An Exception. A pretty girl is a charming sight anywhere. except on the back of a motorcycle -Detroit Free Press. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS At the Grand opera house in this city, the people of Texarkana will have the opportunity of listening to one of the leading negro educators of the world. Booker T. Washington, president and founder of the Tuskegee Industrial Institute at Tuskegee, Ala., is beyond any kind of cavil or doubt, today, the foremost man of his race, not only in the United States, but in the world. He is known throughout the United States and is well liked by the leading men of all creeds and political parties because of his real worth among the people of his race along lines which, if followed, certainly stand for the moral and industrial uplift of the American negro. He believes in education for the negro in the United States, but qualifies this belief with the suggestion that the education must be practical and in such way that it will prepare the negro for a life of usefulness in the community in which he lives. There are certain people in various parts of the country who differ with the distinguished colored man, in this respect, but their number, never large, is constantly decreasing. Booker Washington would eliminate every particle of idleness among the members of his race, by inculcating energy, morality and industrious habits through the medium of industrial schools and colleges. Albeit he is not encouraging the colored people to enter politics. He has seen enough of this to know that there is very little in it for the white man and nothing for the negro. To be industrious, honest and attentive to business, whatever that business is, seems to be the great vital text upon which the career of Washington centers, and it is a most worthy one. It took Washington a long time to prove to the people—the white people of the south—that he is sincere, but he succeeded in doing so and now he has the satisfaction of knowing that throughout the nation, institutes like his beloved Tuskegee, are being established and that great and lasting results for good are flowing there from. It is sincerely hoped that his visit to Texarkana will be productive of good things. Not that the white and colored people are not on good terms, for it can be stated here that the races are on excellent terms, there is no point of conflict and the colored people as a rule are industrious and law-abiding; but simply because his discussion of the principal features of the race problem, from an industrial viewpoint, will be beneficial to the entire citizenship—Editorial; Texarkana ('Tex.) Courier. A quaint or homely way of expressing a truth is often the most forceful. A minister, possessing an irrepretable sense of humor, has been lecturing us as to the best way to get along in the world. He said one need know merely how to "tickle the world" to get from it a measure of what may be wanted. These are his illustrations: He tickled an old sow with a stick, on one occasion, and she edged over toward him to be tickled some more. The tickling was repeated several times, and soon she was flat on her back enjoying the flattery to the highest. Tickle the ground, said he, and it will yield in comparative abundance. Some young men put up the wall that young women will not accept their attentions. These fellows are green on the "tickling process." "Tickling the world" is another way of saying that success with the public depends principally on the way people are approached—on the tact a person shows in his daily dealings with his fellows. Carry a cheerful "expression, smile often, and people will smile back and give you a respectful hearing. It is the hard-headed, close-cropped person going with an air of "I know everything you know-nothing," who is continually grumbling about this being a "hard old world." Get it into your head that you are merely a part of this great big piece of world machinery; and that each person you meet is as much a part of it as you are. Turn yourself aloose to learn something from every one with whom you come in contact. Try the plan of "tickling the world," and you will experience better results in all your affairs.—Southern Life Magazine. If we were called upon to name the two worst enemies of the negro in America we would not hesitate to answer, "whisky and pistols." The bane of the race is the reckless, irresponsible young negro who fears neither God nor man, and whose degradation can be traced directly to the two evils, whisky drinking and pistol "toting." When an ignorant youth falls up on mean whisky and has a gun in his hip pocket he at once becomes a menace to the public peace. White ethers than negro's are equally as guilty of the evils mentioned, we are concerned just now in helping to lift our own burden. —Star of Zion. --- Wealth and education must be broadened in the negro's affairs. These are the 'principles of race building, which will create harmony between the two races. We urge every negro family to read some good negro newspaper. The negro paper gives encouragement to your boys and girls, and it is the only source of negro literature that reaches you directly. There is no excuse for any child being out of school. If they have time to walk the streets all day, they certainly have time to spend a few hours in school, each day, for five days in the week. They are missing opportunities that will cause regret in the future. Youths, what are you living this life for? Have you planned anything for your future; or are you traveling the ordinary rut of life, looking for nothing but existence alone, without any of its worthy or attainable ambitions? You should consider these questions and awake from that sleepyness and reach out for higher ideals. The avenues of education are open to you. Much of the employment is given you, and vast opportunities await you who make the best of it. Stay out of the north and remain in the southland, where myriads of chances await you who will prepare yourselves. The southern negro is branching out into every available business. He is becoming wealthy and is preparing the way for our young men, if they will prepare themselves for the positions. Morality and Christianity must be practiced extensively among the young men. They must organise Bible classes, libraries, debating societies, gymnasiums, etc., which tend to develop the individual morally, mentally and physically and lead him to follow a quiet, beneficial and intelligent life. There must be some training along these lines to the extent that it may become hereditary in generations to come. When we follow these principles, we are following good factors of benefit to the race in every respect. We will diminish the number of our boys in the chain gang, put a ban on excessive immorality and renovate into intelligent action, uncultured minds. There are many young men who, by misfortune, are thrown into poor circumstances, and have not the chance to acquire an education. This is a pitiful case and should be remedied, and the only remedy to his condition is compact association which brings about sympathy and aid for him and awaken the spirit and manhood in him to acquire some knowledge of a course of learning. Take heed, help your fellow man and build stronger men intellectually, physically and morally.—Palestine Plaindealer. ____ "The Chronicle is glad to welcome Booker T. Washington to Houston and feels that he will be extended a courteous and befitting greeting by men of all races. "He has, by his own unaided efforts, risen from a position of poverty and humility to one of commanding influence. He has wrought a great work for the people of his race, and has, by both precept and example, sought to lead them into the paths of nobles and more useful living. "He has recognized that to train the young negro properly he must train not only his head and his memory, but his hands and his heart. There are many worthy people of the negro race in Houston, and they will give the great representative of their race a welcome befitting his worth. "Mayor Rice, by participating in the ceremonies of the evening-in his capacity of chief executive of the city, does a graceful and commendable act. It will show to those who seem so greatly to misunderstand the feeling of the southern people towards the negro that under all proper circumstances and to the limits which social propriety permits the southern man is always ready to help the negro and to encourage him in his efforts to rise in the world."—Editorial, Houston (ex.) Chronicle. Out at Bobby, the all-negro Oklahoma ma town, an old-time barbecue was given a few weeks ago in order to promote good feeling and good will generally. Indians from the surrounding country were invited, and came in large numbers. After dinner had been served the speaking began or the part of Indian and negro oratrics. One Indian seemed to voice the sentiment of his people towards negroes in a speech which follows: "Indian always friend to black man Red man and black man get well to gether. Red man he owns much land Colored man he make big field make much cotton, much corn. Red man gets his share without law suit, no trouble with black man. He good to work to pay lease. Red man has plenty to land, he want colored man to work his land, Indian man he wants to sell land. White man he wants to buy Indians' land. Make big bargain take land way from Red man. Indian wants colored man to work his land and make big field for squaw and papoose. "Rich man he get behind Red man and the Red man he make way for him. Red man he lead black man he follow, and Red man take him through all right." Hishop George blackwell, one of Zion's able bishops, is very prominent against a growing evil in the ministry amongst us, that of spurious titles from spurious and take schools. He neither decries the prevailing practice and thinks the time has come to nounce the schools and the men. To which we add our neatest emphatic Amelia. Away with takers in every profession amongst us!—Mobile Press Plant that small plot of land in think next year and realize something It is somewhat digesting to see some of our young men so extreme. We saw two youths, dudes you may say, walking down the streets with enough cloth in their trousers to make a Roman gladiator a suit. There is a class of our people who go to the extreme in every respect. Boys, clothes don't make me. It takes something in your head and the dough, dough—Palestine Phlaidealer. Strive to attain something in a life's time commendable to your people to be recorded in their annals. MRS. E. JONES Dealer and Manufacturer of HUMAN HAIR GOODS Switches, Puffs, Transformations. Straightening Combs and Hackels. Artistic Wig Making Specialty. 905 WYLIE AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA. COLES CO-OPERATIVE CO. 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Come day evening to 1200 Wylie avenue for papers. $ COLORED AGENTS WANTED: In Pittsburgh, McKeesport, Braddock, Homestead, Canonsburg and Washington, Pa., to represent the largest Colored sick and accident insurance in the state; liberal contracts to good agents. For terms apply by letter or in person at the office, G315 Broad street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Keystone Aid society, F. R. Clark, manager. FOR RENT ROOMING HOUSE Mostly furnished rooms for respec- tion also men. Centrally located. 1928 Wythe avenue. Rates reasonable. GIS established house. Mon. Ada Palmer. Proprietors. FOR SALE Houses and lots and farms and business locations. Write T. H. Payne. Will give all particulars and will sell on the best of terms, with small payment down, Thomas H. Payne, 125 East Federal street, Youngtown, Ohio, Bell phone 3126, new phone 1428 Main. FOR SALE Two building lots worth $600; for quick sale will sell at $200 each; easy terms, North Side. Please address F. W., 3652 Evergreen Ave., N. 8. centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great sacrifice. Inquire at once. 1012 Wylie Avenue. Go After Business In a business way—the advertising way. An ad in this paper offers the maximum service at the minimum cost. It reaches the people of the town and vicinity you want to reach. Try It—It Pays Privilege of the Mighty. Some men become so prominent and highly regarded that even their fish stories are received with respectful attention.—Washington Star. Privilege of the Mighty. Some men become so prominent and highly regarded that even their fish stories are received with respectful attention.—Washington Star WASHINGTON (By E. H. Brooks.) Miss. Corr. Drew, little granddaughter of Rev. R. H. Baker, who has been spending the past summer with her grandfather, returned home this week in company with Rev. Baker, who expects to spend the winter with relatives in Fayette county. Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Adams of McKeesport, visited, Mrs. Adams' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dean, the past week. Miss Annabel Lovett of Carnegie, was the guest of Miss Clara B. Vancy the past week. Mrs. Calvin Strawthers was home from Wheeling, W. Va., two days last week. Jean Comedy, who has been at Youngstown for some time has returned to Washington. Robert E. Baker of the Vowell Drug store is a patient at the City hospital. Albert Smith, who has been at Wheeling, W. Va., the past two months has returned to Washington. Miss Mamie; Mull was a Sunday caller in Pittsburgh. Messrs. Wilson and Henry Primrose and sister, Miss Lily of Charrol, were last Sunday guests of Miss Grace Kelly and Miss Nelle Jefferson. Rev. T. J. Askew was in town the past week assisting his family in their moving. They will reside at South Franklin street. Joseph Bryant, who was accidentally shot while on a hunting trip last week and taken to the Washington hospital, is improving and it is thought his sight can be saved. Little Helen Walls, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Walls of Woodland avenue, is at the City hospital suffering with typhoid fever. Harry Lawrence of Duquesne, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guilletton the last week. Mrs. J. Wash. Patterson and Mrs. J. G. Patterson spent last Sunday in Pittsburgh and attended services at Avery Mission church. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. A large crowd was present last Sunday to hear Rev. W. H. H. Butler, the new pastor of St. Paul. Rev. Butler delivered two excellent formals which were enjoyed by all in the afternoon Missionary day was observed and a pleasing program memorized. Monday evening a meeting of the military was held, all departments being well represented. Tuesday evening the Women's Mite Missionary society held its regular meeting at which time officers for the year were elected. Plans are being made for the annual Thanksgiving dinner under the auspices of the Stewardess Board. On last Wednesday evening shemen and friends of this church broke the ground for the foundation for the new church on Central avenue. After this was done an elaborate dinner was served which was much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Mattle Minor gave a social for the benefit of the building fund, a doll and cushion contest being the features of the evening. The doll contestants were Elizabeth Harris, Mary Jefferson and Ivan Patterson. Elizabeth Harris was the lucky one. In the cushion contest Mrs. Dangerfield having the largest amount of money was awarded the prize. John Ware, Sr., and son George, who have been visiting in Virginia, are owned home in a few days. are expected home on Last Monday evening the members of John Wesley met at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Jefferson and gave them a surprise pound party. Tuesday evening the Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. Mary Dangerfield. After routine business an impromptu program was rendered as follows: Address, Harvey Harris; solo, Rev. W. E. Jefferson; recitation, Miss Etta L. Washington. Light ornaments were served by the hostess and a very enjoyable time was spent. Wright's Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church. An all day meeting was held at this Church last Sabbath. At 11 o'clock Mrs. Rachel White, the evangelist, preached a soul-stirring sermon. At 2 o'clock a song service led by Rev. A. D. Brown of John Weyley Zion church of Pittsburgh was held and this was followed by a stirring sermon by the pastor, Rev. T. H. Tura, from the subject, "How to Conquer." Another song service was held at 7 p. m. after which Mrs. Wilshire delivered a grand sermon. The past week house to house prayer meetings have been held preparatory to the revival proper which will be held next week during which time the pastor will be assisted by several evangelists. Rally day which was to have been held, the second Sabbath of November, is posponed until the fourth Sabbath on account of the revival. Social. Mrs. John P. Hayden was hostess last Wednesday at a 5 o'clock dinner, three persons being Mrs. D. S. Bentley, Mrs. Elizabeth Jeffries, Mrs. Grace P. Offer, Mrs. Cameron Pittburgh and Mrs. Nancy Tanner of Washington. A charitable surprise was tendered by Mrs. Welks last Monday evening when 10 of his friends gathered in the family residence on Earle school in honor of his twentieth birthday. The latter was gathered in his residence. Mrs. S. G. Walters, who was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. L. E. Sibley, Mrs. L. C. Honesty, Mrs. L. Mesher and Mrs. G. Goo. Walters Gaines and music were hourly enjoyed by the young folks, the members of the Plant orchestra of william Mr. Walters is the efficient plantender caring and popular entertainer arrangements were served by the hostess. Mr. Walters who is ex- cellent popular with both young and old in Wash. nation, was the re- petition of many handsome and useful dresses. The regular meeting of the Lily Thurman club will be held at the residence of Mrs. John P. Gillin, m Tuesday evening. Each member is asked to come prepared to sew. A program will also be conducted. Ama V. Pankis, president: Ella H. Brooks, secretary. Boyd Wilson, Mrs. Charlette Brown, and G. G. Anderson, saw last Sunday with friends at Wheeling. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ric- hard Gardner has been under the care of physician the past few days. The wedding of Miss Edith Phillips of Carlsberg and Elza Adams of Washington, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents last Thursday. Funeral of Wm. Miller. The funeral of Wm. Miller, the 17- wraced son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller, who was accidentally killed on October 26, was laid Tuesday afternoon at Wright's Chapel, A. M. E. Zion churca. The pastor, Rev. T. H. Turner, was assisted by Rev. H. G. Hoepe of the Nazareth Baptist church, Rev. W. E. Jefferson of the John Wesley M. E. church and Mrs. M. E. Ramssey, the evangelist, a lifelong friend of the family. All spoke of the commendable traits of the deceased young man and also gave words of comfort to the bereaved parents. A quartet composed of Jesdames Ela Miner, Margaret Miner, Tille Dillard and John Dillard, with Mrs. Georgia Lewis as accompanist, rendered favorite hymns of the deceased in an impressive manner. The palestebers were associates who tenured the church, and a friend to its last resting place in the Washington cemetery. The floral of terlings were many and beautiful, Mr and Mrs. Miller wish this thank you to every one who assisted them in their bereavement and for the many expressions of sympathy from their neighbors and friends. SEWICKLEY (By Teddy.) The lecture held at the Triumph Baptist church was well attended by an appreciative audience. The lecture was delivered by Rev. W. W. Brown or Pittsburgh, whose oratorical ability is well known. The subject discussed was "The Hoodoo." His discourse abounded with both humor and pathos. William Kirk of Centennial avenue, who has been suffering with an attack of acute indulgence, is able to be out in the street again. We hope he may continue to improve. Mrs. Kate Hawkins has been continued to the house with a severe cold, but is now convalescing. This week was a busy one with the colored politicians of this place. The colored vote was much divided between the Republican and Keystone tickets. The work on the new St. Mathews church is still rapidly progressing and new interest is shown nearly every day by gifts from generous friends. Art windows, carpeting for the entire church and a bell are among the latest gifts. Last but not least a handsome pipe organ by Mr. Carnegie. The musical entertainment given by Joseph Carrion for the purpose of purchasing extra fixtures for the new church promises to be a very enjoyable affair. Mr. Carrion has secured some of the best musical talent in the valley to perform. November 15 is the date set for this concert. In the week of November 20 the county fair will be held in the tree old St. Mathews church, three nights. On each night there will be a different form of entertainment. The first night will be held mock conference, with delegates from the different states and some foreign countries, such as, Haiti, Liberia and South Africa. The second night the Swickley Baseball club will stage a new and novel entertainment of their own origin. The third night the drama "The Old Folks," will be presented by a capable company under the direction of Mrs. Martha Gibbs and Miss Maze Brown. St. Mathews quarterly meeting will be held Sunday, November 12. Special sermons all day. At 3 p. m. rev. C. E. Ball, pastor at Corcopolis, will preach. His congregation will accompany him and a large gathering is expected. Rev. Henry Durham, Mrs. Carrie Hossett, Miss Martha Gibson, Miss Minnie Hallstock and Miss Catherine Mathews attended the mass meeting of the Womans' Home and Foreign Missionary society at Mt. Washington on Thursday. Mrs. Mary Madison Hatched of Freedom, was a visitor to Sewickley, her former home, this week. On Friday evening, November 3, fourteen of the members of Wilson's Cornet band journeyed over across the river to Coroapolis in the big amphitheatre of the Sewickley Automobile Company to serenade Eward Turner, one of the band's former members, who resides and runs a poolroom in that borough. He and his bride, of a little over two months had retired for the night when they were awakened by strains of music underneath their window. They were obliged to come down and sit at the theatrical and jazz evening was spent. Messrs. Charles Mossett, Wm. Holland, and John Turned presided at the piano to enliven the occasion. After which the "boy's" indulged in a feast at the expense of Mr. Turner. Mrs. Eli Bowler of Leetsdale, and daughter Mrs. Charles Mossett and daughter, have returned from their several weeks' visit to relatives in Virginia. Miss Lucy Ama, daughter of Mappon C. and Clara Wison, celebrated his first years' birthday on Monday, the 6th. She was the recipient of many hand-ome presents. LEETSDALE. PA (Ch. Rose Howard Lee.) Born. This is preached a highly noticeable to a large appa- tance of the congregation on Saturday in the church. Loved to her and her family at the inn and in Am- phithea. Mrs. Frank. She then attended a beautifully appointed dinner on Saturday in 900s. Mrs. Marina Jones and her Mrs. Delta Vance. Wife of Orsay. Loved to her and the confe- rence consisted of hailome silver loss in fruit and powers. Saved in the army. Wife of others were saved and Benedict. Resided in the countryside. Mrs. James Griffin. Mrs. and Mrs. Luke Lewis and Mrs. Misses 12 and 1991 Emma Key of Bolbeene, a com- mander by the settlement friends and the masses. Lives at 500 with afternoon. Office Hours Daily—8 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5 p.m. 7 to 5 p.m. Sunday by appointment only. DR. LOUIS McDOWELL, D. M. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Treatment of Chronic and Neurop Diseases. Bell Phone 2779J. Grant. 5:50 Sixth Ave. Corner Webster Ave MONESSEN, PA. (B. by Julius Smith.) W. F. Jones was a Pittsburgh visit this week. O. P. Jones of Pittsburgh, visited his brother here over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jones visited friends in Donora on Sunday. Mrs. Anna Butler of Knox avenue, is visiting in Uniontown and Brownsville for two weeks. Mrs. Mary Wells of Fourteenth street, was baptized on Sunday by Rey, Washington of Rankin, Pa. The Misses Primas and Miss Juetta Bryans of Charleroi, and Miss Mabel Phillips of Monessen, called on Miss Mattie Scales of McMahan avenue, Sunday. Miss Naomi Ross, who spent two weeks with relatives in Pittsburgh, has returned to her home in Grant avenue. Rev. H. G. Thomas filled the pulpit Sunday morning and evening in the A. M. E. church with the same good spirit he has had every Sanbath for the last two years, he has been our pastor. Last Sabbath was the first one of this new conference year, being also the first Sunday in the month, it was general class day. A good number of the members were present and strong testimonies. On Monday, evening, October 30, the Monumental orchestra entertained and rendered selections for the evening which was greatly enjoyed. On Tuesday evening/the orchestra met as usual and engage a program, the evening being George Larner's composition entitled "Cross Turkey." Moneysen is widely known as one of the wealthiest and most industrious towns of its size in the United States. Its vast wine mills, tool mills, hoop mills, tin mills and foundry gives employment to between three and four hundred men, all of whom earn from two to six dollars a day. There is in this little city about twelve hundred colored people and many visitors every week. 7 Yet we are sorry to note that there is not a grocery store, meat shop or a restaurant in town owned by our people. There are two barber shops and two nice confectionary stores. You can be one or the three towns in the Monongales Valley for a good sober business man to start a restaurant or a kind of business. For five years post the leading restaurant of the town was owned by a cooled gentleman, but he moved away on account of his wife's ill health and now there is no place for a colored lady or gentleman to get a night's lodging or a good meal. The most of the restaurants here are owned by Greeks who do not care for cooled patronage. Wheeling, W. Va. (By Ella Kennedy.) The Sewing Circle and Ladies' Missionary society met in a joint meeting at the home of Mrs. Nellie Barbar on Tuesday evening. After transacting the regular business a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Thomas Sanders, one of our prominent business young men of this place, was more than surprised on Friday evening when he learned after a few of his friends to help embellied that wagon to help celebrate his twentieth birthday, anniversary, with a five course dinner which had been quietly prepared, by his wife. Those who had the pleasure to help make this surprise a success were Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Tapley, Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Coffman, Mrs. Anna Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Chas. Howy and Grandville? Bell. The store visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Heath of Bridgeport, last week, leaving a fine big boy. Mother and boy doing well. Dr. E. S. Kennedy, the attending physician, reports. Eleventh street was the scene of a quiet but a very pretty house wedding last Thursday evening when Mrs. Alice Jordon and Wm. Majors were united with the holy band of matrimony by the Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins of the Simpson M. E. Church. After the ceremony a very elaborate dinner was tendered the bride and groom at the home of Walker Majors, brother of the groom. The bride and groom will reside at 70 Eleventh street. Both are prominent and well known citizens of Wheeling and have the best wishes for future happiness from all. Miss Eva Newby of Bridgeport entertained at her home last Saturday a number of her friends with a very carefully prepared dinner. The guests of honor were Mrs. Wm. Lightfoot and her daughter, Mrs. Richardson of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Butler. Mrs. Mamie Coffman entertained at dinner on Sunday afternoon at 2 Anderson, Dr. Wilson of Washington, Pa. Miss Ethel Sinkfort, Attorney oclock, Mrs. Hopper, Mrs. Florence Graham and Mr. McGill of Wheeling, Henry Harris of Pittsburgh, was the guest of his brother, Wm. Harris. Wm. Lovett of Pittsburgh, was a visitor among friends in the city on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Iven Baker of Pittsburgh are the guests of Miss Nathalie Jones. Mrs. Gladys Johnson, who has made Wwii her home for four years, returned Tuesday to her former home, Pittsburgh. The Ladies Bible and Literary club attends on the residence of Mrs. Gordon in Morton street last Friday even- ner. After a thorough study from the fourth chapter o. Residence, a very testing program was rendered and treatments were served by the number o. the hostess, Mrs. Lu- c. Cooper. Mrs. C. C. Powlswik of Wheeling, who ma- ses visiting in New Yer- sia for some time, returned home Sunday. Mrs. L. C. Davis but. Wellesley's night for Springfield, O. where she saw o. a few days. Miss Marie Powles left last Mon- day for Flint, O. BAU ROAD IS ISSUE Joseph W. W. and Adda J. B. Burke of the Elizabeth, entered suit against the Pittsburgh, McKesson or YouTube, Railroad Company, assuming $200 damages for alleged damage done the property of the plaintiffs to the defendant company. The plaintiffs allegant, the ink and company has occupied First Street, Elizabeth, to the exclusion of the plaintiffs and the public, and also that their property has been damaged, owing to the operation of trains. THE AIRPLANE Wesley Peters, the first negro aviator in the world, gave his first public exhibition at the colored fair recently held in Macon, Ga. He built his first aeroplane in Pittsburgh, Pa., a year ago, and has had considerable experience in flying. THE COURIER THE FIRST NE Wesley Peters, the first negro avi exhibition at the colored fair recently aeroplane in Pittsburgh, Pa., a year a ence in flying. COLORED EMPLOYES WILL NOT BE DISMISSED EMPLOYES IN SUPERVISING ARCHITECTS' OFFICE SLATED TO GO NOVEMBER 30 WILL BE RETAINED, THANKS TO SECRETARY MACVEAGH — CABINET OFFICIAL ISSUES ORDER. Washington.—A number of colored employees of the supervising architect's office, which is under the treasury department, had a cause to feel grateful to Secretary MacVeagh of the treasury department for not being dropped from the pay roll. Because of a reported insufficient appropriation, a number of employees of the architect's office, most of them draughtsmen and superintendents of construction, were notified of their dismissal on November 30. Those marked for decapitation included all of the colored draughtsmen, three in number, and all the colored superintendents of construction, two in number, and two or three messengers. The including of all the colored high grade employees of the architect's office in the list of those to be dismissed, on the face, appeared to the colored people like a policy of elimination of colored employees from that bureau, and it has always been suspected that the colored employees, no matter how efficient, was persona non grata in that office. However, when the eagle eye of Secretary MacVeagh scanned the list and found all the colored employees included to be dismissed, "for lack of appropriation," he gave instructions that none of the colored employees should be dismissed. Secretary MacVeagh's order 'not only carried joy to the hearts of those colored men who had been picked to go, but it has been most pleasing to colored men throughout the country who have always sized up Secretary MacVeagh as one cabinet officer who will not stand for color discrimination in his department. Incidentally it might be mentioned that Secretary MacVeagh has more negroes-employed in his department at high salaries than any other department of the government service, and early in his administration he announced that there would not be any less while he was secretary. The fact is there are now more under him than there were when he made this statement, Emmett J. Scott, Chas. Cottrill, internal revenue collector at Honolulu, and Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback being new places under Mr. McVeagh. KNOCKING THE HEAD TRICK. Do you desire me, ladies, to teach you my secret for making impromptu verses? It is to rub your forehead well, not with the hand as Horace did of old, but by giving your head some good sound blows against the wall. Then proceed to knock your head three or four times, against a door and put your hand to your forehead as if to deaden the pain produced by the violence of the blows. But you must do something more than merely touch the door with your head. At the same moment that you make the movements as if knocking yourself, you ward off the blow by the aid of the left hand held to the door about the spot which you appear to strike, while the closed right hand, concealed from the audience, strikes on the other side of the door. The correspondence of the movements of the head with the noise of the blows given by the clinched fist produces a perfect illusion on the minds of the spectators. NEAR-SIGHTED. "Good morning, Mrs. Simpkins," said a suburban lady who is very short-sighted. Your husband must be very fond of gardening. I see him the first thing every morning down at the bottom of the garden. And how well he looks, to be sure!" Mrs. Simpkins slammed the door in her neighbor's face. The latter went to tell her daughter. "And you said, mother, that the thing in the onion bed was her husband?" "I did." "Ah, well, that explains the matter! What you took for Mr. Simpkins is a scarrow!"—Tt-Bits. A CAT-NIP. Harold had resued the family cat from the well. Covered with green moss and water, he rushed to his mother with the declaration: "Ma, I got the cat out by the stem!"—Christian Advocate. IN THE DOG WATCH. Objection is made in New York to drowning stray dogs, for fear so many barks may obstruct navigation. Christian Advocate. New York—Was it Jack Johnson's pompous ways in England and the flashiness the colored champion displayed with his white wife that caused such a reversal of feeling, in the land of King George against the man who defeated Jim Jeffries? Heretofore England has been a paradise for colored boxers, for in that country the black man has been given almost as much consideration as his white opponent; in fact, some of the blacks have been made a great deal of. Colored boxers always liked to visit England, because they were placed almost on an equality with the Briton. Jack Johnson has suddenly changed this order of things. It is given out pretty straight that it was not the fact that Johnson was to box Bombardier Wells that caused the great outcry, although it had considerable to do with it, but simply the forward methods adopted by the champion and putting himself on too high a pedestal to suit even the mild-tempered Britons. According to a letter recently received from a close follower of the situation in London, Johnson is "in bad" with the sporting fraternity over there. Johnson's manners, which gained him so much animosity in America, a feeling that was never held toward such men as Peter Jackson, George Dixon, Joe Gans and other colored boxes, have evidently caused a similar feeling in England. This is all the more remarkable in view of the fact that colored boxes have heretofore been treated with almost as much courtesy as white boxers. In spite of the strong feeling against negroes in many quarters, Johnson would never have been as unpopular in America as he is now if it were not for his actions outside of the ring, since he won the championship. Johnson has drawn upon himself more animosity by his actions in public life than he did when he defeated a big favorite in the ring at Reno. NO TAINTED MONEY FOR HIM. Congressman Lafferty of Oregon, who has gained notoriety as a letter writer and who was described the other day by a fellow representative as "a young man who spoke himself into congress and who has written himself into oblivion," usually eats his breakfast at a certain Washington hotel every morning. Mr. Lafferty has introduced a new custom which is of great interest to the waiters. He is always served with a finger bowl at the end of his meals, but he does not use it for the purpose of rinsing the tips of his fingers. He waits until his check has been paid and the waiter returns with the change. He then selects whatever coin is to be given as a tip and hands it to the man with the apron. After that he takes the remaining coins, carefully washes them in the finger bowl, dries them on his napkin and puts them in his pocket. Mr. Laferty's friends say that he never did take any tainted money and never will. He won't stand for germs. SHE WOULDN'T OVERWORK. She had the reputation of being a good servant, the employment agent said, but a terrible stickler for her rights, says the New York Sun. Work that she considered a part of her legitimate duties she did well; work that properly belonged to somebody else she wouldn't do at all. "And quite right," said the new employer. "There will be no imposition in our house. Nobody's duties will overlap." "So she hired the girl. At the end of their first day together the maid was instructed to mount the stepladder and wind the tall 14-day clock. "You have to turn the key 14 times to it clear up," said the mistress. "Once for each day the clock runs." The maid turned the key seven times, then stepped down. "Why didn't you finish?" her mistress asked. "Because," said the girl, "I am not sure I shall be here longer than one week, and I am not going to do the next girl's work." THAT BOY. The mother heard a great commotion as of cyclones mixed up with battering rams, and she hurried upstairs to discover what was the matter. There she found Tommie sitting in the middle of the floog with a broad smile on his face. "Oh, mamma," said he delightedly, "I've locked grandpa and Uncle George in the cupboard, and when they get a little angrier I am going to play Daniel in the lion's den."—Lipphncott'a. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1911. The National Religious Training School Durham, N. C. Offers the Following Special Courses: I Religious Training It is especially adapted to those who desire training as Workers, Deaconesses, Y. M. C. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. Training For Christian Ministry Itment will train young men especially in practical Theo- t of reaching and saving meh. This course will be very Workers, Deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. II Department of Music Vocal and instrumental. National Training School Bham, N. C. Following Special Courses: Vigorous Training adapted to those who desire training as uses, Y. M. C. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. For Christian Ministry young men especially in practical Theo- living mech. This course will be very useful, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. Department of Music Instrumental. The National ReligiousTrainingSchool Durham, N. C. I Religious Training This course is especially adapted to those who desire training as Settlement Workers, Deaconesses, Y. M. C. and W. W. C. A. Secretaries. II Training For Christian Ministry This Department will train young men especially in practical Theology, the art of reaching and saving mech. 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