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THIS PAPER IS NOW READ BY 10,000 COLORED PEOPLE WEEKLY IE PITTSBURGH COURIER. DECLARES TALK OF PEACE IS HYPOCRISY I. NO. 5. Rev. C. A. Magee Says This Nation Is Both Strongest and Weakest. HE REFERS TO LYNCHINGS Canonsburg, Pa., Jan. 20.—"The talk of this country concerning world peace is hypocrisy," declared the Rev. C. A. McGee in his sermon on "Peace," delivered last Sunday morning in the Payne African Methodist Episcopal church. The minister touched on the Negro question in America. Referencer wasm ade to the frequent lynchings, not alone in the South, but also in the North, and the affair at Coatesville was touched upon. "The talk of this country concerning world peace is hypocrisy. There can be no universal peace until there is universal brotherhood, and every citizen, of whatever creed or nationality, enjoys every right and protection guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. "The wrongs perpetrated against the negro are a blot on the fair name of the nation. The press is unfair to the Negro. You remember a short time ago the report was spread abroad that a young white woman, while returning to her home near Washington in an automobile, was attacked by Nexroes. The press published the incident in glaring headlines. About the same time in another town in this state a young woman reported that she had been attacked by a Negro, who took her watch. When the truth was learned, she had been given the watch by a young man, who took the watch from her after they had quarrelled. She had been molested by no one. In both of these cases it could easily have been inferred by the reading public that the motive of the attack was the usual crime charged against the Negro. "Nearly every Christmas, while the press and pulpit are preaching peace and good will the good white folks are somewhere engaged in a lynching bee. These lynchings are no longer confined to the South. The burning of Wells-Coatesville was one of the most revolting crimes ever committed in this or any other country. The facts in the case are too horrible to mention here. But I say that Coatesville ought to be held up before the world as the dark spot on the map of this great state. In fact it ought to be erased from the map of the state and on the map of hell. The judge of Chester county truthfully said that every man who marched approvingly with the mob was guilty of murder. "But with all of these discouragements let us not be disheartened or downcast. Let us practice peace, righteousness, and equity, keep our eyes upon the Star of Hope, work and pray for the coming of the kingdom of universal peace." Well Known Baptist Divine Accepted Call From the Central Baptist Church. Editor of the Courier: Dear Sir—Allow me to space in your paper to mention the long needed want of the public in this city that is to say, 30 or 60 days ago. The Central Baptist church, situated on Lawson street, at a regular meeting held for the purpose of calling a pastor to the said church with over 200 members present voted for Rev. Geo. Brown Howard, better known in this city as Rev. G. B. Howard of Petersburg, Va., who graduated from Hampton Agricultural Normal Institute in 1874, and from Storer college, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., and in 1886, enter- ed the Richmond Theological Seminary, graduating in 1879 with the degree of D. D. He is well known in this city as a Christian gentleman. He was called to the Ebeneze Baptist church when it was in its greatest financial struggle and labored with the said church until the mortgage of about $25,000 was reduced to about $14,000. During that time he was called to the Gillfield Baptist church of Petersburg, Va., of which he is yet pastoring with a membership of 1,500, with a large sylpy, but being a progressive minister large church and fine salaries do not count with him. After careful consideration and prayer he has agreed to accept the call of the Central Baptist church, although it be at a sacrifice, believing that God will direct and help him in the building up of this church and in the spreading of the gospel in Pittsburgh to sinners. The letter was read during the services on Sunday and the general public was much enforced to know it, as well as the church. Rev. Howard will be here on the fourth Sunday of this month, January 28, and will preach all day at Central Baptist church. Lawson street and the seating capacity of the church will be taxed to accommodate the members and friends of the church. He will take charge of the church as its pastor. (Signed.) GEORGE H. NEWMAN. MUCH DISCUSSION ON THE LYNCHING EVIL But Opinions Differ As To Best Way To Stop the Wholesale Outrage. There seems to be a decided difference in opinion relative to what is the most practical step for the negroes of the United States to take to put a stop to the lynching evil which is getting worse instead of diminishing. There are many negroes who believe that Federal interference is necessary, and that a special attorney be appointed to investigate lynchings, the argument being advanced that a special attorney was appointed to look into the dynamiting outrages with which the McNamaras were connected. Those who are advocating that five thousand negroes invade the capital city in the spring and demand that the president and congress take some action toward putting down lynchings are enthusiastic over the plan and claim that if the pilgrimage is made it will be productive of some very gratifying results. On the other hand, a number of white papers, particularly in the south, do not believe that an invasion of the capital city by negroes will tend to soothe the problem. It is contended that the lynching evil must be dealt with by the states. Under the caption "A Negro Protest League," the Houston Post says: "There is a negro league, located in the north, we believe, organized to protest against the lynching of members of the negro race; and the dispatches tell us that it is the purpose of the organization to invade Washington next spring 5000 strong for the purpose of demanding that President Taft put an end to lynching. We could fervently hope that such a mission might be entirely amenable as the lynching evil in the United States has become almost intolerable. As it is, however, there seems to be nothing in sight for this movement save considerable annoyance for the president. The lynching evil must be dealt with by states. Lynching is murder and an offense against the laws of the state wherein it is committed, and the president can do little more than sympathize with a sentiment that seeks to suppress it. "It occurs to the Post, however, that the negro protest league of the north is about one of the most useless organizations in the country, so far as the protection of negroes is concerned." The members of this league are men and women of more or less education, but what are they doing for the uplift of the race to which they belong? For the most part they were schooled at public expense, and yet they recognize no obligation to use their time or talents for the benefit of the vast mass of black ignorance in the south. They selfishly flock together in the northern cities and leave the millions of negroes who have lacked equal opportunities to grope as best they may out of the bondage of ignorance and crime. "Negro education is backward in the southern states because the school funds available for the education of negro children are not used for them. One reason why this is so is that there is a stupendous lack of negro teachers." Negroes who by reason of their education and opportunities might teach negro schools in the south do not like to associate with the poorer and more ignorant people of their race, so they flock to the north and discharge their obligations to the ignorant and shiftless members by doing something foolish. Just as this protest league is doing. Every negro of education in the country ought to be at work in the south aliding the faithful few who are trying to improve the conditions among the negro masses. The opportunity for service in this respect is almost without limit, and yet it is an opportunity that is for the most part wasted. There are in Texas probably 150,000 negro children of school age, and there is nearly $1,000,000 a year available for their instruction. Three-fifths of this sum is probably diverted to the education of white children because it is impossible to get the negro parents to send their children to school. "We mention the matter to show that one of the best ways to combat the lynching evils is to reduce crime and ignorance among the negroes themselves. We do not mean to say that the effort to suppress lynching should end there, but that the field for fruitful effort in that direction is almost without limit. The intelligent negroes who are flocking to the north to escape contact with the humble and ignorant members of their race are shirking a duty which would mean much if it were faithfully performed." No Cause for Hilarity. Sweet potatoes are exposed to the attacks of a dozen serious insects, says an exchange. We see nothing to laugh at, either. Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. BISHOPS MEET IN BALTIMORE FEBRUARY 8TH The High Official Methodist Church Council To Hold Interesting Session. The Coming Semiannual Meeting of Methodist Episcopal Bishops Will Be the Last Befold Before the General Conference, Which Convenes In Kansas City, Mo., In May. Baltimore.—The semiannual meeting of the bishops' council of the African Methodist Episcopal church will be held in this city beginning on Thursday, Feb. 8. The sessions will be held in Bethel A. M. E. church, of which the Rev. Dr. D. G. Hill is pastor. Special interest is manifested in the coming session, as it is the last to be held before the convening of the general conference in Kansas City, Mo., in May. Rev. Dr. Hill is busily engaged in making the necessary arrangements for entertainment of the bishops, other officials and visitors who are expected to be present in large numbers. Pastor Hill is a thoroughgoing race man and entertains some very decided views concerning the future well being of the race in the United States. In his recent sermon from the words, "The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad," Dr. Hill showed much earnestness. He said, among other things: "I think it is generally conceded by all fair minded people who have carefully studied the past and present life of our people that our growth since the landing of the first twenty slaves in Jamestown, Va., in 1620 has been extraordinary. The annals of human history do not record a people whose progress has been so marvelous as that of the colored American. "This is a great world, a world agitated by many varied conflicts of rivalry in church and in state. The rich are striving to become richer, and the poor are struggling for a living. And this condition of affairs can REV. DR. D. G. HILL. people are struggling to rise, even against a world of oppression, race prejudice and constitutional injustice. You therefore observe that we are hedged in on every side by seemingly insurmountable barriers and are yet destined to fill a most conspicuous place in the history of this country. Indeed, we are made more so because of our past and present environments, which have been always dissimilar to those of any other people in America." After giving census figures to show what progress the race has made along all lines since emancipation Dr. Hill continued: "Thus we stand at the open doorway of the twentieth century the wonder of progress. The friction has been intense and even now is acute. But the happy results that have accrued have been so beneficial that we are rather inclined to invite resistance than to oppose it. Because we do not know and often hear of the fearful violence of mob rule, of lynchings and disregard for the supremacy of the laws of our country by those who are inflamed by race hate and strong drink and because the perpetrators of mob violence are often set free we say that the cords are being more tightly drawn and that our lives are less secure now than in other days. "God allows the fires of wrath to blaze and the billows of hate to pass over us that the dross may be all the more consumed and the gold refined in us. God never forsakes his people, but the trouble is that the people often forsakes God." After paying a great tribute to John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, Sumner, Frederick Douglass, Daniel A. Payne, Henry Highland Garnett, Lovejoy, Garrison, Henry Ward Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stove and others conspicuous in the anti-slavery cause and tracing the history of the civil war the speaker-said the results of freedom are seen in our education, home life and religious growth. To Hold Joint Lincoln Celebration. The Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association and the Lexington avenue branch of the W. Y. C. A. in Brooklyn are arranging to hold a joint celebration of Lincoln's birthday Feb. 12. PITTSBURG. PA. JANUARY 20, 1912. PLANS FOR A REGIMENT ARE NOW COMPLETE Roster With Names of 980 Men Sent to Governor Dix, of New York. New York Equity Congress After Leng and Persistent Effort Succeeds In Forming Provisional Regiment of Colored Men For State National Guard—Colonel Fillmore's Record. BY CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. New York.—All plans have been completed for the formation of the first provisional regiment of colored men, the muster roll of which has been sent to Governor John A. Dix for his official signature. The regiment is composed of abledied men from the boroughs of Greater New York. Colonel Charles W. Fillmore, who is an experienced army man, has been chosen to head the new regiment. Many of the men in the organization are those who saw service in the Spanish-American war. Altogether there are 680 men. There are twelve companies, with sixty men to the company, and a regimental staff that reflects credit upon COLONEL CHARLES W. KILLMORR the men of whom it is composed. The regimental staff is made up as follows: Colonel, Charles W. Fillmore;刃tenant colonel, J. Frank Wheaton;major and surgeon, Gustavus Henderson; captain and adjutant, J. Albert Jaxon; captain and assistant surgeon, Eugene P. Roberts; captain and quartermaster, Paul H. Bray; captain and commissary, James C. Thomas; captain and inspector of rife practice, Virgil H. Parks; captain and signal officer, Lee A. Pollard; captain and ordnance officer, W. T. R. Richardson; captain and chaplain, Price S. James. Noncommissioned Officers—Sergeant major, Herbert E. Gee; chief trumpeter, Richard C. Wendel; quartermaster sergeant, Joseph Watts; commissary sergeant, Major Hart; senior color sergeant, Alfred Frye; junior color sergeant, Herbert Payne. Band—Chief musician, Edward B. Thompson; principal musician, Robert F. Doum; drum major, Moses Mimms; sergeants, Joseph Yearde, Antonio Rivera, Bunn Gilmore, Fred Coxcito; corporals, Frank Woodson, Major Jackson, Alfred T. Downs, Joseph Mahood, Numa A. G. Adams, John Burroughs, Henry H. Austin, Clyde D. Carter. Privates—James A. Allen, Charles Brooks, Benjamin Colbert, Arthur H. Jackson, Jerome D. Jones, W. Lee, George Nelson, William Riley, George E. Sharpe, George M. Smith, Henry Simmons, William A. Scott, William B. Tates, William H. Wiggins. First Battalion Staff.-Major, H. Herman Blount; first lieutenant and adjutant, Rudolph R. James; first lieutenant and quartermaster, Robert T. Brown; first lieutenant and commissary, Anthony R. DeComathere; first lieutenant and assistant surgeon, Allen B. Graves. Noncommissioned Staff.-Sergeant major, Harold E. Jenkins; quartermaster sergeant, Charles Harris; commissary sergeant, John Lee. Colonel Charles W. Fillmore is one of the most prominent men of the race in military and political circles. He has had a long and brilliant record as a soldier and army officer. He knows the soldier life from the ranks up. His military life begin at the age of ten, when he was marker in the Duquesne Blues of the Ohio national guard, in which capacity he served five years. He served as private and sergeant in the Bushnell guards of the Ninth battalion infantry and was also commissioned lieutenant of the Springfield cadets; in February, 1867, he was commissioned major of the Ninth battalion infantry, Ohio national guard, a white regiment. Colonel Fillmore is the only man of the race who has been so honored by a white regiment. House Repeals the Wilson Ballet Law. The Wilson ballot law, which has been in vogue in eleven counties of Maryland, has been repealed by the house of delegates at Annapolis and a substitute enacted in its stead. Each measure, however, was born to prevent colored men from exercising their right to vote. It is said that the Republicans in the house bitterly opposed the substitute on the ground that it was just its iniquitous as the Wilson law. FRONT RANK IS NOT CLOSED TO THE AMBITIOUS Room For Deserving Young Ministers In A. M. E. Church. Thrilling Story of the Upward Struggles of the Rev. Dr. H. P. Anderson From Obscurity to Prominence—He Is Urged by His Friends For Secretary of Missions. An GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Atlantic City, N. J.—The young men in the African Methodist Episcopal church to a marked degree have set the impress of their personality on the remarkable work of that denomination. One among this element is a young man who has come into close relationship with many great movements for the conservation of the best interest of the race. He has become influential in the denomination and is a precursor of what may be expected from the younger men. This story tells of a character which has the kind of initiative that causes one to build stronger by adhering to the rules which insure progress. There is an appreciable tendency on the part of molders of sentiment in the A. M. E. church to allow young men who can make their way by hard work to positions of great trust a chance to use their talent. Because of this peculiar ability to elevate himself from the position of chore boy on a farm, cheerfully toiling in a bricky, making a clean record for himself as coachman, waiter in hotels and on dining cars, the Rev. Dr. H. P. Anderson is much admired. The story of a struggle to support a mother and sister on a farm after the death of his father is strikingly exemplified in the early struggles of the Rev. Mr. Anderson. Having parents who endowed him with a strong Christian character, he had a righteous ambition and entered Wilberforce university in 1889. He was converted at this noted institution and completed with honor the college and theological courses of the university and then re- REV. DR. E. P. ANDERSON. turned to his native state and spent five successful years as pastor of the church at Morristown, N. J. He gradually became one of the strongest characters in the New Jersey conference and was sent to his present charge, St. James' A. M. E. church, this city. This is the largest church in the conference and stands among the leading churches in the connection. His executive ability was tested by many barriers in this field. The church had obligations to the amount of $28,000. He did not fall to accept the arduous task and has adjusted the affairs of the church so that it meets all of its obligations. His training has eminently fitted him for such service as the church needs. He has been conference secretary for six years. His church led the general conference in dollar money, breaking the record by raising $53 more than his predecessor. He represented his conference at the general conference at Norfolk, Vn. and will again represent the same at the quadrennial conference next May in Kaucasus City, Mo. For four years he was grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of New Jersey, during which he doubled the membership. As a preacher, pastor and scholar he exhibits remarkable ability, and several persons high in the councils of the church, with numerous others in most all sections of the country, have upon various occasions highly complimented him. His friends say that for a number of years he has had aspirations in the direction of the missionary secretaryship, having made a special study of the work. Through his many friends, after a conference with the leading spirits of the church, he decided to allow his name to be used as a candidate for that office. Other infinential members of his conference say this is the young man they want, not because he comes from any particular section, but because he is gifted and worthy of advancement. He was a poor boy, but he has worked his way through college from the most humble rank, plucked a branch from the tree of persistence and wrote his name high in the temples of the Lord. The New Jersey conference has indorsed him for the position of secretary of missions, and, judging from the attitude of other conferences over the country, he will surely be elected. WOULD BAR NEGROES FROM RELIGIOUS EXPO LET US FORGET JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY ETus forget. What matters it that we Once reigned over happy realms of long ago And talked of love, and let our voices low, And ruled for some brief sessions royally? What if we sung, or laughed, or wept maybe? It has availed not anything, and so Let it go by that we may better know How poor a thing is lost to you and me. But yesterday I kissed your lips, and yet Did thrill you not enough to shake the dew From your drenched lids—and missed, with no regret Your kiss shot back, with sharp breaths failing you: And so, today, while our worn eyes are wet With all this waste of tears, let us forget! COLORED MAN DEAD AT 94 LEAVES $90,000.00 Thomas Sorrell, Brownsville Cobler Serves Sentence, But Becomes Model Citizen. Brownsville, Pa.—Thomas Sorrell, aged 94 years, believed the oldest negro in this section and distinguished as having made the shoebox in which "Shoebox" Miller, a bank robber, was smuggled from the Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh more than 20 years ago, died at his home here Tuesday from pneumonia. Sorrell was a shoemaker in and out of the penitentiary, and during the early days in this section was an expert at his trade. He made shoes for many leading men in Pittsburgh, including Dr. Brashear and the father of Secretary of State Philander C. Knox. Sorrell was born in Virginia. In 1833 a family of abolitionist Quakers bought Sorrell, with his mother and three other children, who were slaves on the plantation of William Lotter in Norfolk, Va. With his relatives, Sorrell was brought here as a slave. After the Civil War Sorrell opened a cobbler shop. He lived peacefully and was making money, but one night about 25 years ago he became involved in a race fight and shot a white man to death. A party of young men from West Brownsville, a suburb, whose residents were hostile towards negroes, came here with the avowed intention of exterminating the negroes. (Continued on Page Eight.) FOUND IN CAR BARN WITH NECK BROKEN Frank Webster, colored, aged 40, of Carnegie, who was employed as an oiler at the West End car barns, of the Pittsburgh Railways Company. was found dead at the bottom of a pit in the barn at 5 o'clock Monday morning. His neck was broken. It is supposed the man was packing a journal, and that an iron bar which he used for the purpose slipped and struck him on the jaw, knocking him into the pit, where he was found by a car crew. This theory of the cause of the man's death is advanced by the position in which the body was found and by a bruise on the jaw, evidently made by the iron bar. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK James E. Williams.....Pittsburgh Elizabeth E. McGuire.....Pittsburgh John T. W. Bonnie.....Pittsburgh Mattie B. Johnson.....Pittsburgh Robert Gaddis.....Wilkinsburg, Pa. Phenobia E. Austin.....Pittsburgh George A. Grant.....Pittsburgh Edith A. Payne.....Pittsburgh Benjamin Holey. Greenbush Bill Brown. Greenbush, Pa. Robert Brooks.....Pittsburgh Olive Hunter.....Pittsburgh Albert Scott.....Pittsburgh Lottie Harris.....Pittsburgh John Trumble. W. Bridgewater, Pa. Liza McGinniss.....Oakdale, Pa. FIVE CENTS A COPY R NEGROES GIOUS EXPO Heated Controversy Caused By Effort to Draw the Color Line. STRONG PROTEST IS MADE Cincinnati.—The controversy as to whether the colored people of this city are to be allowed representation at the "world in Cincinnati" missionary exposition proposed to be held in this city next spring is assuming wide proportions. The attempt to bar the churches of Afro-Americans has aroused the Rev. G. R. Robbins to righteous indignation. In an open letter the Rev. Mr. Robbins says concerning the matter: Is it not the hope of every prophet that these may be evangelized and educated and thousands of them sent across the waters of the sea to evangelize the dark continent? Is it possible that the boys in blue dresses the boys in gray and baptized the virgin soil of the fair southland with their blood for the liberation of the black slaves that they might have civil liberty we here in the Queen City of the West shall catch the Negroes and shaken the liberty to have a little booth in some nook or corner of Music hall to show some of the great things God has done for them? Great God forbid! Ministers, layman, citizens, Christians, Protestants, Catholics, Jews, stand and say, "No; this must be so. Otherwise we shall not be so. Otherwise we and God. Not only will the city be dishonored and the work of the churches refitted, but a backfill will be given to the work of worldwide evangelization. May no man get-up movements ever be allowed to hinder the divine kingdom movements of hastening the time when all the people shall become the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Behind Time "What is the matter with this railway?" asked one trate passenger. "This train is three or four hours overdue." "Think of me," said the stockholder, "and have patience. Its dividends are three or four years overdue." S FORGET HITCOMB RILEY What matters it that we agreed over happy salons of long ago close and let our TWO PRAISE FOR COL- ORED CITIZENS OF MILWAUKEE They Are Thrifty, Ambitious and Take Advantage of Opportunities. EVENING WISCONSIN SAYS THAT NEGROES ARE VERY DESIRABLE CITIZENS IN COMMUNITY. Milwankee, Wis—According to the Evening Wisconsin, the negroes of Milwaukee are ambitions, thrifty and very desirable citizens in the community. Many of them occupy representative positions and enjoy much success in the different branches of the professional world. An article appearing recently in the Wisconsin says: "A study of conditions among Milwaukee's colored population reveals the fact that the negro, as a rule, is inclined to work out his own salvation. The northern negro is not content merely to drift along, but is making a real effort to be of some use to his fellow men. "Among the negroes in this city are many who have attained positions of importance and a large number of them are property owners. There is a disposition on the part of the colored people to take advantage of the opportunities which are offered to them to educate their children so that they will not be compelled in the years to come to provide problems for sociologists. "The colored man in Milwaukee is ambitious to succeed," said a member of the race who has lived in this city for more than twenty years. "We love Milwaukee, and I must say that, considering the circumstances surrounding our race, we are well treated. But there is one thing I would like to emphasize. We don't like to feel that we must be treated as dependents. We are bringing up our children as well as we can afford. We are sending them to your public schools. Many of our children even attend the high schools, and I believe I may say without boating that our children rank high at graduation. "Of course when it comes to choosing professions or trades we are handicapped. We realize that white men are not very anxious to work with us and therefore we choose to take up some particular work which white men, as a rule, do not care to perform, mostly menial. For instance, many of the successful men in Milwaukee are railroad porters, dining-car waiters and the like. To be quite frank, our race is best qualified for service, and that is what we like to do." The percentage of crime committed by the colored race in Milwaukee compared with other nationalities is small. In recent years crime among colored people here is the exception rather than the rule. "There are some striking examples of success in the professions by negroes in Milwaukee. Dr. N. L. Herron, who has been practicing here since 1896, is a graduate of Howard university, Washington, D. C., and has a wide following not only among his own race, but among white people. "Dr. C. A. Johnson, also a graduate of Howard university, is a dentist. One of the features of the negro are his teeth, yet Dr. Johnson is not complaining about dull business. The newspaper profession is represented by J. D. Cooke, publisher of the Weekly Defender. "Five years ago Lucian Palmer, a negro, was elected to the Wisconsin assembly and made a fair record. William and Charles Johnson, employed at the Grant Marble Works, are considered among the best skilled masons in the city." "John A. Hall, while a porter at the Plantation house, stuplied during his square moments and last summer passed a civil service examination. He now holds a clerical position under Commissioner Harry E. Briggs. "Other representative men of the race who have lived here many years are Samuel Banks, Henry Blankenworker, Samuel Mathews, A. V. Ramer, Walter Hawkinson, Peter Clarke, Charles White, Gilbert Whitman and John Slaughter. "There are in this city branches of the colored Masons, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. They also have Catholic, Methodist and Lutheran churches." NEW PORTABLE CLOCK One of the season's novelties that is especially interesting to women is a portable clock that fits into the curved top of a light framework of plain or inlaid mahogany. The stand is about five inches in height and can easily be moved from one room to another. The round clock framed in mahogany has on one side an eight-day clock and on the other an aneroid barometer. Another clock novelty of the season is a four-sided one of silver. It is set in a cube frame with round openings on four sides, one side for the clock and the other side for a barometer, a calendar and a thermometer. This novelty is rather expensive, but will probably be cheaper when there is a greater demand. TOO MUCH IRON Doctor—Did you get that mixture of wine and iron that I ordered? Deacon Waters—Yes; it was first rate. Never enjoyed a bottle of medicine better in my life. Drank it up without takin' breath. But, Doctor, there was too much iron in it. Doctor—Him! So I should imagine Deacon Waters—Yes, the iron all went to my feet and made 'em, so heavy I could hardly walk—New York Weekly Brownsville, Pa. (By Alice-Hilton) Elizabetha, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Crabble, was painfully burned at the home of her parents last Saturday. Mrs. Rena Johns is on the sick list. Mrs. Olivia Jones, who has been very ill for several months, died at her home in High Street Friday, January 12. Funeral services were held at her home Tuesday morning, and her remains were taken to Monongahela for interment. She is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Eliza Banks; two brothers, Charles and Alfred Hamilton, of Braddock, and five children, Ernest and Campbell at home, Colvin, Raymond and Deward, of Pittsburg. Revival meeting began at the A. M. E. church last Sunday evening. Thomas Sorrels, one of the oldest colored citizens of Brownville, died at his home on High street Tuesday morning. He was a member of the A. M. E. church and had been sick but a short while. He was also an old soldier, having served in the Civil war. The revival meeting at the Mt. Lebanon. Baptist church is quite a success. Four candidates were taken to Uniontown for baptism last Sunday. Communion services were held last Sunday evening. Henry A. Payne left Wednesday morning for a visit to his home in Straitsville, Ohio. Mrs. Julia Florence fell and sustained a sprained ankle while on her way home from church Sunday evening. Quite a number from Uniontown attended the funeral of Mrs. Olivia Jones Tuesday morning. MERCER. PA. (By Miss E. N. Reed.) Our little church is still on the upward move. Our pastor has just organized a society for the moral and intellectual improvement of the race here. We wish the club Godspeed. Miss Alverta Lewis gave a successful social to pay for the gas. The full amount was raised. Miss Elizabeth Brown will hold a social for the presiding elder's assessment. Miss Josephine and Alverta Lewis entertained a party of young folks in honor of Miss Jennie Ford of Pittsburgh, who is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Mrs. Geo. Robinson has suffered several attacks of neuralgia. Mrs. John Ramsey, who has been ill for two weeks, is convalescent. Clarence, infant son of Mrs. Chas. Robinson, has been quite ill with stomach trouble. West Newton, Pa West Newton, Pa (By Mrs. Elizabeth Green.) St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Rev. Wil. H. Frazier is meeting with success as pastor. He preach two groups: Sunday morning and evening and the good people are looking forward for an ingathering of souls during the revival meeting which will soon begin. Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Mary Jordan and granddaughter, Mary Jordan, spent New Year's day in Uniontown. Miss Lucy Lyle, one of our good faithful members met with an accident on Friday by falling and also catting her shoulder. She is doing nicely at this writing. SEWICKLEY SEWICKLEY (Teddy) David Anderson, formerly of this place but now of East End, Pittsburgh, was a Sunday visitor in Sewickley, among relatives and friends. He looked quite prosperous, wearing his new fur-lined coat and fur hat. Edward Turner of Coraopolis was a Sunday visitor to the home of his mother, sister and brothers. In the meantime he was taking lessons from "Teddy" on lullaby singing. On being quizzed as to why he wanted to learn these particular airs, he admitted that the stork had left a bouncing young girl at his residence Sunday morning. Mrs. Turner, who was formerly Miss Evelyn Kissner, and infant are doing nicely. John Turner was the host of a seven course dinner party Sunday afternoon. The parlor was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns. Music was the principal form of amusement. Selections were played on the piano by Miss Gilkerson, Mr. Belt and Mr. Butler. Miss Newsome sang a few selections. At about four thirty the parlor sat down to the table, which was beautiful with its well arranged fruit centerpiece. There were ferns also in the dining room. Those present were: Mrs. Sarah Turner, as chaperon; Misses Reba Vance, Ada Everett, Eva Anderson, Venzella Newsome, Pearl Minns, Elsie Gilkerson, Carrie Gilkerson, Mimno Floyd, Martha Turner, Mary Turner, George Collins, Howard Brown, Henry Gordon, James Butler, Frank Belt and George Cooper of Pittsburg, "Teddy" and John Turner. All had an enjoyable time. The colored boys of Swickeyle who have been attempting for some time to organize, have been brought together by James Rose into a club, which has been named The Query club. The election of officers was the last meetings' work. The results were: Howard Brown, president; George Parker, vice president; William Curtis, secretary; Elijah Brown, assistant secretary; Clarence Reese, treasurer; James Reese entertained with a small luncheon after the meeting. We offer an invitation to all the colored boys of Swickeyle to join us for we hope to make it a success. Ellis Williams of Centennial avenue underwent a painful operation Monday for a tumor on the nose. He is able to be around and do nicely. Love of Nature It is a mistake to conclude that men are insensitive to those beauties which they are not continually talking about and analyzing—that the love of Nature is a new feeling because the taste for the pictureque is a modern taste. When the mountaineer descends into the plain, he soon begins to pine for his native hills, and many have been known to fall sick—nay, even to die, of that love. Yet had he never left the hills, you would never have heard him prate about them—Jullus Charles Hare. ERIE NOTES ERIE NOTES (By Margaret Kittrell.) The special call meeting of Deborah Court No. 15. H. of F., met at the residence of Mrs. Rosalia Slow and completed arrangements for an entertainment that is to be given by the Court on February 12. Jackson's orchestra has been secured for that evening. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Slow invited the guests to the dining room and served a dainty, toothsome repast. A very pleasant evening was spent. The St. James A. M. E. church are being well attended, Rev J. N. Gibbs is delivering excellent sermons and the choir renders very acceptable music. All persons are invited to attend services. Clarence Kittrell, the well known horseshoe, who made an extensive trip to the South and Southwest, visited his home in Nashville, Tenn. He also visited Bristol, Columbia and Knoxville, Tenn: St. Louis, Mo., and many other places of interest. He spent a great deal of his time in the interest of his business, as well as pleasure. He visited some of the largest industrial school's and finds that the Southern Negro is on the upward march. Many social functions were given in his honor at each place he visited, and the week's home last Friday. The subscription dance that was given on Tuesday evening by Carleton Franklin, Robert Baxter, Jr., and Charles Lawrence, was the leading social function of the season. Full account will appear in next week's issue of the Courier. SHARON, PA. SHARON, PA. (By Hazel Fleenon) Sunday will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. W. H. Pringle, presiding elder, will be here. Mrs. Flaankan of Warren; Ohio, visited her daughter, Mrs. William Danks, of Ohio street last week. Mrs. Leroy Fowler returned to her home in Cleveland, O., after a three weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. Davis Busel, of Symes street. Mrs. H. Johnson of South Sharon is in Oil City, Pa., attending her son, who is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. William Banks of Erie street entertained the Maple Leaf club Thursday afternoon. A pleasant surprise party was given on Miss Martha Turner at her home in Wheatland. The guests carried well filled lunch baskets with them and an appetizing lunch was served at a late hour. Games and music were the diversions of the evening. Those present were: Misses Alvena Oldham, Sadie McKinney, Hazel Flemon, Mamie Logan, Ella Thorne and Frances Flemon Martha Turner, Wainbridge, H. McKinney, H. Dungee, J. Long, E. Wainwright, E. Coleman, L. Roddy and Mr. Starks Chambersburg Chambersburg (By Mary McGill) We are now experiencing the coldest weather recoded here in the last hundred years, says Wm. Anderson. There was a very small congregation out at the churches on Sunday owing to the weather and the John Wesley people were compelled to worship in the lecture room. The St James A. M. e church is in mourning owing to the sad news of the death of their presiding bishop, Rt. Rev. Wesley Gains, D. D., of Atlanta, Ga. The coming event of this year will be the leap year party which will take place on Thursday night at the Euk's hall. It is expected that after this party a great many will leave their bachelor residence and take on marriage blessness. We will give a list of them soon. There is not much sickness in the town now. There has been very little suffering among the poor people. Rev. W. D. Clinton received a telegram on Tuesday from Rt. Rev. G. M. Clinton informing him of the death of his sister, Ruth Satterwhite at Lansing. ELIZABETH (By Elizabeth F. Scott) Revival services will continue at the A. M. E., church throughout this week. The pastor, Rev. C. Addison, and the members have been praying earnestly for an outpouring of God's spirit, and their efforts have not been in vain. Many have been reclaimed and others brought to Christ. George Addison of Elizabeth and Miss Florence Williams of Belle Vernon were united in marriage on January 8 at the residence of George Williams in Belle Vernon. Rev. C. Addison, father of the bridegroom, officiated. Hiram J. Walker was, in Pittsburg last week and called at the True Reformers' hall and met the new chief, S. W. Hall. Canonsburg, Pa (By Lewis A. McGee) Mrs. Garnet Praal was in Pittsburgh last Monday, called there by the death of Mrs. Ann Davis. Mrs. M. E. Wheeler, Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Lou Cattin and Mrs. J. B. Anderson attended the deaconsesses union at Old Avenue church last week. They report that the meeting was a real spiritual feast. The union adjourned to meet at Canonsburg the second week in April, at which time the three presiding elders of the Pittsburgh conference are to meet with the deaconsesses. Miss Emma Charlton of Washington ton visited Mrs. John Dunlap Sunday Mrs. Emma Burgess and Joseph Burress of Houston visited Mrs. Mary Duke of Washington last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Dyke was a caller at the home of her dauchters, the Miss Funnie and Flora Praal, last Monday. Miss Cindy Snowden of Believe, who has been visiting relatives here for several weeks, left for her home on Sunday, January 7. Rev. and Mrs. McGee are in receipt of an invitation to attend the teacher trainz banquet to be held in Uniontown, January 20, in connection with the district convention. William Hunter of Colorado, a former resident of this city, was the guest of Lath Robinson for several days. Mr. Hunter returned to his home this week. Mrs. Maud Woods was taken to the Washington hospital Wednesday THE COURIER. morning. Mrs. Woods has been seriously ill for some time. A very pleasant time was spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Griffin of Iron street. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Griffin. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Batch, Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffin of this place. ALTOONA PA ALTOONA PA (By Gertrude Dawson.) Services at the Sixteenth Street A. M. E. church were well attended on Sunday in spite of the extremely cold wave that holds the city in its grip. Rev. Burnett preached as usual in his eloquent manner. Mrs. Aaron Rose, who has been seriously ill for the past week, is slowly recovering. Mrs. James Thomas of Washington avenue, who has been confined to her home for several weeks with rheumatism, left Saturday night for Covington, Va., to spend sometime with her brother and sister. S. B. Handy received word from the hospital in Boston, Mass., where his wife recently underwent an operation, that she is on the road to recovery and expects to be here in a couple of weeks. This will be good news for her many friends. Mrs. Samuel Powell of Fourth avenue, is on the sick list. John Bell of Brank's row, left for Pittsburgh last week where he expects to remain for some time. Mrs. William Lewis, Mrs. William Seward and Mrs. Harry Corrigan were the guests of Mrs. George Washington of East Altoona last Thursday evening. Miss Mattie E. Carl, matron of P. R. R. passenger station, was confined to her home on Sunday, suffering with a cold. Mrs. Ealey Johnson spent Saturday in Johnstown. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eifsworth Jones and left a fine young lady to reside permanently. Mrs. Cora Boykin, who has been in Williamsport attending the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Newark, stopped off and was the guest of Mrs. Mattie Cori. The grand musical and ribbon entertainment held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Wednesday evening, was well attended and a decided success. There will be given an old folks concert on Wednesday evening, January 17, under the auspices of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mrs. Keys.) The Buds of Promise held its monthly meeting on Sunday and rendered a splendid program under the direction of the Superintendent, Miss Viola Hall: The E. L. Davis club held a social hour at the home of the president, Mrs. William Banks, on Thursday. Mrs. Lena Harris of Grant street, entertained Friday in honor of Miss Mary Ethel Hall of Philadelphia. The house was tastefully decorated with palms and flowers. Those present were: Mrs. Mary Lewell, Mrs. Hattie Lewelle, Mrs. Chester Stevens, Mrs. Grace Moore, Mrs. Joseph Davle, Mrs. Victoria Duke, Mrs. Emma Williams, Mrs. Ethel Hall, Mrs. Page Hall, Miss Lucy Coleman, Mrs. Viola Hall, Berthe Coleman, Mrs. Jenice afternoon was spent in laughs and music after which a dainty lunch was served. Mrs. Ida Minor, who has been confined to her home is out, much to the delight of her friends. Mrs. Lena Harris returned Saturday from a two weeks visit to New York and Philadelphia. In the latter city she was the host guest of Mrs. J. S. Jackson. Edward Betters, the well known cook for the Uncle Tom's Cabin show, spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keys. Mr. Betters is an old friend of the family. Mrs. Lucy Coopney and children, Spencer and Miss Loess and Mrs. Jonnie Patterson, returned home on Monday from Williamsport. Pa. where they spent the holidays with Mrs. Coopney's mother. At 12:30 Sunday afternoon, Miss Martha Poole entertained at lunchon Miss Elsie Bryant, Miss Myrtle Banks, Lawrence Anderson, Herbert Jackson and Thomas Stokes of Greenburg, Pa. were guests of Miss Elsie Bryant and Miss Myrtle Banks of Johnstown. Miss Myrtle Banks entertained at 5 o'clock dinner on Sunday, Miss Elsie Bryant, L. Anderson and H. Jackson of Greensburg, Pa. All members of St. Clair Lodge, No. 79, of Good Samaritan, will please be present at the first meeting held Monday, January 15, 1912, at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. B. F. St. Clair, No. 718 Main street, Johnstown, Pa. McKEESPORT Rev. W. H. Washington of Irwin, occupied the pulpit of St. Paul A. M. E. church last Sunday at 11 a.m. delivering a very interesting sermon upon the subject, "True Worship." In the evening the pastor, Rev. W. N. Young, preached from the subject, "I am Resolved What to Do." This sermon was strong and well directed. At the close of the service one united with the church. Revival services will begin Monday evening at which time Rev. W. H. Frazier of West Newton, will be present and assist in the work. Elizabeth Henderson and Cyrus Pryor, who have been on the sick list, are much improved. R B. W. Wright Jr. of Young, was the guest Helena Pryor of Twelfth avenue, rested in Homestead on Monday evening. Mrs. Allen Duke, who underwent an operation last Saturday, is improving slowly. Revival services are being carried on at Bethel Baptist church, the pastor being assisted by Rev. Washington of Washington, D. C. Are You in Arrears on your subscription? You know WE NEED THE MONEY SCRANTON, PA SCRANTON, PA (Br Frederick E. Smith.) (By Frederick E. Smith.) Last Sunday was the occasion of the second quarterly meeting at Bethea A. M. e. church. There was large attendance all day. Dr. T. J. Askew presided and Dr. W. O. Davis of Wilkes-Barre, pastor of Bethea A. M. e. church, there preached and evening, and Dr. W. O. Davis of Wilkes-Barre, pastor of Bethea A. M. e. church, there preached at 3 p. m. It was indeed a high day in Zion. The choir under the leadership of Mrs. Logan Smith, rendered sweetest music. The people turned out and packed the house to hear Dr. Askew at night. Collection for the day was $75.30. The second quarterly conference convened on Tuesday night and the reports from every department showed great progress in every part of the church. The P. E. made a statement at the conference relative to the pastor's work. He attended a meeting of the committee appointed by the Ministerial association of Scranton on Tuesday, the 12th inst., and saw and heard what was done. He expressed himself as being highly pleased with the outlook. Mrs. Offord, Mrs. M. Mcant, Mrs. Caling and 'Auro Dorsey are on the sick list. Dr. Thos. Payne of the Universalist church, agreed to give every afternoon for two weeks to go around and solicit for the building fund for the new institution A. M. E. church with Dr. Smith. This is something new under the sun. The Independent Order of True Reformers will begin life in Scranton on Tuesday. A charter has been secured. E. G. W. Brown entertained at dinner Rev. T. J. Askew, Rev. G. T. Smith and wife. E. E. Johnson called at the parsonage with his auto to take the party to dinner at Mrs. Brown's and brought them home at about 11 p. m. Though it was extremely cold, yet we had a delightful time. The mass meeting to be held January 28, at Elm Park M. E. church, one of the largest in the city, in the interest of the colored people of Scranton in general and the A. M. E. church in particular, is a wonderful achievement for Dr. G. T. Smith. CONNELLSVILLE (By M. L. Washington.) Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Sunday was our first communion of the New Year. At 11 o'clock many were found in Zion for covenant and praise services. The Holy Spirit seemed to have filled every heart and they could say it was good to be there. The Sunday school was largely attended and it is hoped that there will be many more out next Sunday. At 3 p. m. rev. P. H. Thompson of the Mt. Olivet Baptist church of Uniontown, preached on the subject, "Two Birds." He assisted our pastor in administering the Lord's supper. Our pastor preached at 8 p. m. from Acts xv. 5. We are holding a week of prayer that is being led by the sisterhood of our church. The Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Ella Winfred on Thurs- Payne A. M. E. Sunday school will hold the election of officers next Sunday and ask all to be present J. W. Stange, president of the A. C. E. wishes to see all members and friends at the meeting on Sunday evening at 6:30 p. m. Please come out and rally. Coming Events. The Allen Christian Endeavor of Payne A. M. E. church is making preparations for a leap year supper to be held some time in February. We will ask the members and friends of Payne A. M. E. church not to forget the trustees rally to be held January 28. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnston and left a bouncing baby girl. Mrs. Johnston was formerly Miss Mills. Mrs. Spencer Campbell, the house guest of Mrs. Marilla, returned to her home in Homestead, Pa., last Wednesday. Mrs. Nellie Marilla of Brookvale, entertained the Church Aid Society at her home last Thursday. After the meeting an elaborate luncheon was served. Miss Sade Taggnirt is rapidly improving, but yet still confined to her home. Little Ethel Baker is confined to her home under the care of the doctor, suffering from bronchitis. Mrs. Ella Hurt of Scottdale, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Saraain Burrell. Mrs. Louise Smith has been spending several days in Ohioyle. Miss Helen Taylor spent Sunday in Scottdale. Mrs. T. H. Browne of Vanderbilt, worshipped at the Payne A. M. E. church on Sunday. Miss Fannie Price of East Radford, Va. will be the guest of Mrs. Amanda Wade and son, Charles, next week. The Young Ladies' organized a club which will be called the Creole Belles of 1912. The following are the officers: Miss Beatrice Taylor, president; Miss Jean Washington. vice president; Miss Helen Taylor, secretary; Miss Leila Miller, assistant secretary; Miss Myrtle Latney, treasurer; Committee on Rules, Miss Josephine Washington, Miss Naolim Hilton. Mrs. Luvada Byrd has returned with her son, Mayno, who had to return from school on account of sickness. The quarterly and annually elected officers of Youshiogheny Lodge No. 3219, G. 1, U. O. of F. were installed January 4, 1912, by M. V. P., Jas. W. Strange. There was a large attendance, and all enjoyed a pleasant session. Brother R. B. D. Fint is going to organize a Past Most Noble Fathers club, so the brothers may have an opportunity to drill and later join the Patrarchy. All brothers expressed a desire to join and are very anxious to begin drilling. BUTLER, PA. By Grace J. Booth Mrs. Joseph, mother of Mrs. John Dixon or American avenue, is now able to be down stairs, after having been confined to her room for three months, due to a fall from her bed. Samuel Williams, while at work in the steel car wheel plant, was so fortunate as to have his broken Wednesday, he hopes that he will soon be able to resume his work again. Communication services were observed at the Bishop Baptist church last Sunday. One new member was taken into the church. James H. Gant of Cleveland street is among the sick, suffering with a very bad cold. OIL CITY, PA. OIL CITY, PA. (By Valera C. Johnson.) There was no service Sunday a.m. owing to the poor heating of the church. Rev. Payne preached a very interesting sermon Sunday evening that was quiet helpful to those present. The Juvenile choir under the direction of Miss Valera Johnson, is preparing for a concert, to be given in the near future. A dialogue entitled "Wanted, a Servant," will given by six of the little ladies and they promise to make it very interesting. Tickets at the price of 15 cents, will be in the hands of the members and we hope no one will fall to purchase them to encourage the children in their efforts. The proceeds will be partly to the choir and Sunday school. Mrs. Charles Skinner is on the slick list. Mrs. Charles Jackson was the guest recently of Mrs. Baxter of Sugar Grove. Mrs. John Randall of Olean, N. Y., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Collins. Josephine Saxton and her five colored songsters played at the Orpheum last week and gave a very pleasing act. SCOTTDALE PA (By Blanche Moore.) Rev. Robert Brown has been suffering the past week with a sprained ankle, and is being looked after by his brother Odd Fellows. We wish for him a speedy recovery. H. Jenkins worshipped at the A. M. E. Zion in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday evening. Rev. J. T. Moore was entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lantz of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., on Sunday. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Jane Daley and P. Dovall. Miss Mamie Moore, G. L., attended the public installation of the Evening Star Court of Calanthe No. 266 in Uniontown, Pa., and reported having a fine time. She was the guest of Mrs. Ella Muncey and Mrs. Dord Minnor on Thursday evening. Morning Star Baptist Church. The services at the Morning Star Baptist church were well attended all day. The pastor, B. H. H. Everton, preached soul-siilling sermons and even one was filled with the Holy Spirit. Rev. J. T. Moore of Scottdale, Pa. is assisting Rev. Patterson, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. in revivals. They are meeting with glorious success, the Lord is wonderfully pouring out his blessing upon them and believers are being strengthened, back sliders are being reclaimed, sinners being convicted, mourners are happily converted. MONESSEN, PA (By Juliana Smith.) John R. Lucas of Salina, O., was in town during the past week on business. William Bell, formerly of Monessen, died at the Beaver Falls hospital on Friday morning, January 12, and was taken to his home. Mr. Bell was well known here, and was well liked by every one that he knew. He leaves a loving mother and father, one sister and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. T. Johnson. The trustees of the Wayan A. M. E. church desire to thank he I. N. W. G. for $45 received Sunday past. Look for the W. G. parlor social. He will be given later. His name Ross and Mabel Phillips attended quarterly meeting at Charlcoel on Sunday. Edward Ody of Morgan avenue, returned home from Cleveland, O., after a three weeks' visit there. Mrs. Finten Stamper was visiting friends in Pittsburgh during the past week. FRANKLIN, PA --- (By Annie Burke Lawson.) On Wednesday evening, January 17, after the regular prayer meeting service at the A. M. E. Bethe church, a Ladies Church Aid will be January 17, J. H. Bellamy will preach his trial sermon. On January 10 the Woman's Mite Missionary society observed Mary A. Campbell day. An interesting program was rendered and a silver offering was lifted by Mrs. Florence Williams. The Woman's Mite Missionary held their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, January 16, with an addition of five new members. This society is one of the most active auxiliaryes of the church and is doing fine missionary work at home and abroad. Through the efforts of A. C. Coates, president of the Allen C. E. league, we have nearly forty new Bibles with good print for use in the A. C. E. L. and the Sabbath school. Let us use them. Miss Edna Brown of New street, was called to Youngtown, O. last week on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Ann Saunders. W. Rolla Wilson was up from Pittsburgh monday to attend the funeral of Grove city, Mrs. W. Robinson of Grove city, Mrs. Ari Butts left on Sunday night for Milton, Pa., where her mother, Mrs. Hector, was seriously ill. After Mrs. Butts had left word came that her mother had died at 11 a.m. Monday. The remains of Nettie Wilson Robinson, who died in Grove City last week were brought to Franklin and funeral services conducted at the A. M. E. Zion church. Monday afternoon Mrs. Robinson leaves a father, has land and three small children, the youngest five days old. Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Rhinehart of Fifteenth street extension, has issued invitation for the marriage of their daughter, Irene, to Adalale Hawkins, January 18 at 1 p.m. Mrs. Florence Williams has returned from Pittsburgh, where she visited her aunt, Mrs. Bryant of Herman street, who is sick. On Thursday, the 11th inst., kitchen show was given by the young people at the home of Mrs. Douglas Fields in honor of Miss Irene Rhinehart. Must sell more papers or cut down notes. (Manager) SELLING A SPECIALTY MONEY LOADED ON FIRST-D. D. Robert Lewis Real Estate and Insurance. 1317 Wylie Avenue Pinkburg, Pa. If you are thinking of buying this summer call and see my list before deciding, and if I haven't what you want I'll get it for you. Ball, Phone 3455-W Grant. RAGE ADJUSTMENT ESSAYS on the NEGRO IN AMERICA The Courier is For Sale by the Following Agents Thos. H. Harrison, 1510 Wylie ave. E. K. Thumm, 1400 Wylie ave. Jesie Harris, 909 Wylie ave. Mounts Old Book Store, 602 Wythe ave. Mr. John Peterson, 1613 Franklin st. N. S. Clay & Wilson, 10 East Park Way, North Bide, City. Miss Gertrude Belt, 563 Francis street, City. Howard Holland, 157 Winslow street, City. Frank Scott, 2529 Mahon street, City. Mr. Ray Berry, 131 Chalfonte st., Belthoover. BROWN W. Jones, 2642 Wylie ave. Mr. John Woods, 315 Jackson st. N. B. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 41 Arthur st. City. Frazier & Brown, Frankstown ave. near Pann. Miss Minnie Harris, 6106 Kirkwood st. city. Mrs. Thos. Lloyd, 7657 MuHord st. city. J. W. Pooley, 20th st. Homestead, Pa. Mr. William Ormes, 3205Market st. East Liverpool, O. Mrs. E. H. Brooks, 226 Burton ave. Washington, Pa. Stewart F. Cook, 201 North Seventh street, Steubenville, O. Mrs. Eva Holmes, 709 6th ave. Beaver Falls, Pa. Miss Marie Thornell, 222 Walnut st. Bellevue, Pa. Miss Ella Kennedy, 1033 Chaplin st, Wheeling, W. Va. Clarence Johns, 187 Morgantown st. Uniontown, Pa. Miss Ruth Alston, 116 Pulaski st. Dayton, O. Mrs. Mary Broady, 40 Hulburt st. Akron, O. Miss Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st. Butler, Pa. Mrs. Krebs T. T. Thighman, 116 Sbenango st. New Castle, Pa. Ethel Rice, 5221 Broad street, East End, City. ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being lenient with some of our agents they are not settling their accounts promptly. However 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, PITTABURG COURIER PUB. CO. Monongahela (By Helen I. Batch. Mr. Gibson of Indiana, was a business caller in Monongabela on Sunday. Revival service are still in progress at the Baptist and A. M. E. churches. Mrs. J. Winbush and her daughter, Bertha, were entertained at dinner at Mrs. King's last Sunday. Edward Scales was the guest of Miss Grace Pitta last Sunday. Mrs. Ida called on friends in Monongahela on Monday. Mrs. Clato returned to her home in Cleveland last week, after appending Christmas with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Williams of Monongahela. C. D. Batch of Waynesburg, has returned to his work in Monongahela after being sick for four days. Charles Hilton is ill and is confined to his home. George Smith of Cleveland, O. formerly of Aurora, gaeshea, was visiting Mrs. M. B. Jones last Sunday. Harry Brooks worshipped at the Second Baptist church on Sunday. Mr. Hill of Pricedale, Pa. preached an excellent sermon at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. He was visiting relatives in Elizabeth on Sunday. Rev. Wylie of Elizabeth, is conducting services at the Second Baptist church this week. Friends of Monongahela having any notes for the Court please leave them at the Second Baptist church and the A. M. E. church on Sundays with the pastor. W. J. Hilton, who was defeated in the fall election (or constable, received an appointment from the Washington county courts, on Monday, for private constable. Mrs. Brown of Donora, was a caller in Monongahela on Sunday. Miss Olive Jones of West Brownsville, was buried from the chapel at Monongahela on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. DO IT NOW Subscriptions for THIS PAPER (2) SATURDAY JANUARY 28, 1912 UNIONTOWN SPARKS AND FLASHES (By Roy U. Plummer. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The services held at St. Paul last Sunday were everything but pleasing to satan. At the morning service Mrs. W. B. Anderson sang a beautiful solo entitled "Nothing Between My Soul and My Savior," which was followed by a brief but heart-stirring and soul-reviving sermon by the pastor. Rev. Dr. W. B. Anderson. After the morning services a grand prayer meeting was held. Rev. Dr. Goo C. Campson of Richmond, Ind. an expasor of St. Paul conducted the evening services and will long remember the winners and backsplitters to be praved for. All the services were well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Garnes entertained Rev. Dr. Goo C. Campson of Richmond, Ind. and Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Anderson at a splendid turkey dinner at their home in Berkley street, last Monday. Mrs. Mary Chapman, Mrs. E. H. Trisley, Mrs. E. J. Scott, Mrs. Redman and Mrs. Ollie Smith attended the funeral of Mrs. Ollie Jones at Brownsville, Pa., last Tuesday. Williamsport, Pa. Williamsport, Pa. (By Miss J. R. Fair(ax.) The Rev. Mr. Hawkins, who has been preaching every night at the Union revival meeting being held at Bethel E. church, concluded his last Sunday night. Much good has been done by these meetings, nearly thirty souls having been brought to the saving knowledge of Christ. The movement was the greatest of its kind ever held in the city. Rev. Hawkins will return to Williamsport for next Sunday. January 21, and will preach a baptismal sermon in the afternoon at Shiloh Baptist church. Communion will be administered and the new members receive the right hand of fellowship. Dufing the stay of the evangelist, with the ministers in union, were entertained by Mrs. Rebecca Robinson. Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Lane. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Strothers, Mrs. Amanda Mrs. R. Murrells and sister and Miss J. Oxford. On Sunday dined with the Rev. Mr. Winkelson. The officers of the baptismal services were Rev. G. W. Williams, president; Rev. M. L. Bailor, treasurer; Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, secretary. Great credit is due these three ministers for a plan of action which has brought us so much good. Rev. Williams has secured the services of Bishop Heard to preach on Sunday, January 21. The bishop will also lecture on Monday night on "Africa" under the auspices of the Young Men's Categorical club. Miss Elizabeth Parker left for Organge, N. J., on Monday. Miss Parker is one of our trained nurses, being graduated from the Douglass hospital of Washington, D. C. She is also a graduate of the Williamsport Commercial college. She will be missed by her many friends who all wish hbr well. Mrs. Hattie Hall is seriously ill at her home. Miss Ellen Thornton, another of our trained nurses, is confined to her home by illness. The marriage of Miss Pearl Hunter to William Fairfax was solemnized on January 11, at 4 p. m. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abbert Hunter in First street. The bride was beautifully attired in pink silk trimmed with pink satin and cream lace. Miss Edith Hunter, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She was dressed in blue silk. Fred Oxford of Toledo, O., was best man. The Rev. Dr. Blalock of the A.M.E. Zion church, performed the ceremony. Only the immediate relatives and friends were present at the wedding, but in the presence a reception was given at the home of the bride's partner to which a large number of friends were invited. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. Mrs Emma Pleasant, who has been effected, is improving. The very severe weather is bringing to light some very pathetic cases of suffering and sorrow, one among the many is the case of Mr. and Mrs. Bastian of Chatham street. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Bastian and five children, also the aged mother of Mr. Bastian. All of the children have whooping-cough, two of whom contracted pneumonia. God in his mercy has taken the baby of its suffering and want, and now another lies at death's door. The father works from 3 in the morning till 7 at night but only earns $25 a month. The little ones had not sufficient food to nourish their little bodies. In spite of poverty, sickness and death, faithful wife kept things as clean and tidy as could be for the circumstances, and even in her sorrow thanks God, that the baby is out of its awful suffering. O we who have our warm homes and happy, bright, healthy children, let us help the needy at our door. We brief as possible.—(Manager.) CHARLEROI CHARLEROI And I Wishstor (By Mabel L) The quarterly meeting at the St James' A. M. E. church was well attended last week. Rev Benjamin Wheeler of Belle Vernon delivered a very excellent discourse. The ministers present were P. E. R. H. Bumry, Rev H. G. Thomas of Mosson, Rev Sandy Christian and Brother George Williams. Monday evening the first quarterly conference was held. The reports showed that the church in general is progressing nicely. Howard Minnie of Belle Vernon joined the Adult Bible class here. Mr and Mrs James Harden were visiting cafes Sunday. The Lennon club, under the auspices of the sowards, reproduced the play entitled Fifty Years of Freedom, at Belle Vernon Thursday evening, January 11. The house was crowded and a very neat little sum was realized. Mrs. Mary Gauldin has been on the sick list. Rev G. W. Webster is visiting his daughter, Mrs. S. A. Webster. Sunday was the beginning of our ritual. We are looking forward to a great ingathering. Alexander Pangburn of Monessen was a caller at the parsonage. William Pangburn of Pittsburg was a recent Charleroi caller. 5. The Pittsburgh Courier to an Site of Carnegie Institute Periodical Rooms WATCH THE COURRIER GROW! T. E. H. CHAPTER XVII.—Continued. "That's our object, isn't it, Mr. Jeffries—to find out?" he said sarcastically. "What's the name of this mysterious witness?" exclaimed the banker testily. "If the police haven't been able to find her why should Howard's wife be able to do so? There was a report that she herself was—" He paused and added, "Did she tell you who it was?" "No," said the judge dryly, "she will tell us to-night." The banker bounded in his seat. "You'll see," he cried. "Another dash in the pan. I don't like being mixed up in this matter—it's disagreeable—most disagreeable." Dr. Bernetala puffed a thick cloud of smoke into the air and said quietly: "Yes, sir; it is disagreeable—but—fortunately it is life." Suddenly the door opened and Capt. Clinton appeared, followed by his Adus Achates, Detective Sergeant Maloney. Both men were in plain clothes. The captain's manner was condescendingly polite, the attitude of a man so sure of his own position that he had little respect for the opinion of any one else. With an effort at amiability he began: "Got your message, judge—came as soon as I could. Excuse my bringing the sergeant with me. Sit over there, Maloney." Half apologetically, he added "He keeps his eyes open and his mouth shut, so he won't interfere. How do, doctor?" Maloney took a position at the far end of the room, while Dr. Bernstein introduced the captain to Mr. Jeffries. "Yes, I know the gentleman. How do sk?" The banker nodded stiffly. He did not relish having to hobbin in this way with such a vulgarian as a grafting police captain. Capt. Clinton turned to Judge Brewster. "Now, judge, explode your bomb! But I warn you I've made up my mind." "I've made up my mind, too," retorted the judge, "so at least we start even." "Yes," growled the other. "As I stated in my letter, captain," went on the judge coolly, "I don't want to use your own methods in this matter. I don't want to spread reports about you, or accuse you in the papers. That's why I asked you to come over and discuss the matter informally with me. I want to give you a chance to change your attitude." "Don't want any chance," growled the policeman. "You mean," said the judge, peering at his vis a vis over his spectacles, "that you don't want to change your attitude." Capt. Clinton settled himself more firmly in his chair, as if getting ready for hostilities. Defiantly he replied: "That's about what I mean, I suppose." "In other words," went on Judge Brewster calmly, "you have found this—this boy guilty and you refuse to consider evidence which may tend to prove otherwise." "It tain't my business to consider evidence, snapped the chief. That's up to the prosecuting attorney." "It will be," replied the lawyer sharply, "but at present it's up to you." "Me?" exclaimed the other in genuine surprise. "Yes," went on Judge Brewster calmly, "you were instrumental in obtaining a confession from him. I'm raising a question as to the truth of that confession." Capt. Clinton showed signs of impatience. Shrugging his massive shoulders depressingly, he said: "Are we going over all that? What's the use? A confession is a confession and that settles it. I suppose the doctor has been working his pet theory off on you and it's beginning to sprout." "Yes." retorted the judge quickly, "it's beginning to sprout, captain." "There was a sudden interruption THIRD DEGREE " "You Have Besmirched Her Character with Stories of Scandal." caused by the entrance of the butler, who approached his master and whispered something to him. Aloud the judge said: "Ask her to wait till we are ready." The servant retired and Capt. Clinton turned to the judge. With mock deference, he said: "Say, Mr. Brewster, you're a great constitutional lawyer—the greatest in this country—and I take off my hat to you, but I don't think criminal law is in your line." Judge Brewster parsed his lips and his eyes flashed as he retorted quickly: "I don't think its constitutional to take a man's mind away from him and substitute your own, Capt. Clinton." "What do you mean?" demanded the chief. papers speak of you as the grievous living chief—the greatest publicicial—oh, you know the political of that sort of thing as well as The captain shrugged his show. "I can't help what they say me," he growled. "They might add that you are the richest," added the judge quip "but I won't go into that." Again Capt. Clinton reddened shifted restlessly on his chair. I not relish the trend of the condition. "I don't like all this, Judge ster—taint fair—I ain't on tris." Judge Brewster picked up sons pers from his desk and read fro of them. "Captain, in the case of the I against Creedon—after plying the fendant with questions for six "I mean that instead of bringing out of this man his own true thoughts of innocence, you have forced into his consciousness your own false thoughts of his guilt." The judge spoke slowly and deliberately, making each word tell. The police bully squirmed uneasily on his chair. "I don't follow you, judge. Better stick to international law. This police court work is beneath you." "Perhaps it is," replied the lawyer quickly without losing his temper. Then he asked: "Captain, will you answer a few questions?" "It all depends," replied the other insolently. "If you don't," cried the judge sharply. "I'll ask them through the medium of your own weapon—the press. Only my press will not consist of the one or two yellow journals you inspire, but the independent, dignified press of the United States." The captain reddened. "I don't like the insinuation, judge." "I don't like the insinuation, judge." "I don't insinuate, Capt. Clinton," went on the lawyer severely. "I accuse you of giving an untruthful version of this matter to two sensational papers in this city. These scurrilous sheets have tried this young man in their columns and found him guilty, thus prejudicing the whole community against him before he comes to trial. In no other country in the civilized world would this be tolerated, except in a country overburdened with freedom." Capt. Clinton laughed bolsterously. "The early bird catches the worm." he grinned. "They asked me for information and got it." Judge Brewster went on: "You have so prejudiced the community against him that there is scarcely a man who doesn't believe him guilty. If this matter ever comes to trial how can we pick an unprejudiced jury? Added to this foul injustice you have branded this young man's wife with every stigma that can be put on womanhood. You have hinted that she is the mysterious female who visited Underwood on the night of the shooting and openly suggested that she is the cause of the crime." "Well, it's just possible," said the policeman with effrontery. Judge Brewster was fast losing his temper. The man's insolent demeanor was intolerable. Half rising from his chair and pointing his finger at him, he continued: "You have besmirched her character with stories of scandal. You have linked her name with that of Underwood. The whole country rings with falsities about her. In my opinion, Capt. Clinton, your direct object is to destroy the value of any evidence she may give in her husband's favor. The chief looked aggrieved. "Why, I haven't a word." Turning to his sergeant, he asked: "Have I, Maloney?" "But these sensation-mongers have!" cried the judge angrily. "You are the only source from whom they could obtain the information." "But what do I gain?" demanded the captain with affected innocence. "Advertisement—promotion," replied the judge eternally. "These same THE COURIER A NARRATIVE OF METROPOLITAN LIFE DEGREE CIN RNBLOW BY WALTERS character with Stories of Scandal." papers speak of you as the greatest living chief—the greatest public official—oh, you know the political value of that sort of thing as well as I do." The captain shrugged his shoulders. "I can't help what they say about me," he growled. "They might add that you are also the richest," added the judge quickly, "but I won't go into that." Again Capt. Clinton reddened and shifted restlessly on his chair. He did not relish the trend of the conversation. "I don't like all this, Judge Brewster—tain't fair—I can't on trial." Judge Brewster picked up some papers from his desk and read from one of them. "Captain, in the case of the People against Creedon—after plying the defendant with questions for six hours you obtained a confession from him?" "Yes, he told me he set the place on fire." "Exactly—but it afterward developed that he was never near the place." "Well, he told me." "Yes. He told you, but it turned out that he was mistaken." "Yes," admitted the captain reluctantly. The judge took another document, and read: "In the case of the People against Bentley." "That was BenKay's own fault—I didn't ask him," interrupted the captain. "He owned up himself." Turning to the sergeant, he said: "You were there. Maloney." "But you believed him guilty," interposed Judge Brewster quickly. "Yes." "You thought him guilty and after a five-hour session you impressed this thought on his mind and he—he confessed." "I didn't impress anything—I just simply—" "You just simply convinced him that he was guilty—though as it turned out he was in prison at the time he was supposed to have committed the burglary—" "It wasn't burglary," corrected the captain sullyen. Judge Brewster again consulted the papers in his hand. "You're quite right, captain—my mistake—it was homicide, but—it was an untrue confession." "Yes." "It was the same thing in the Callahan case," went on the judge, picking up another document. "In the case of the People against Tuthill—and Cosgrove—Tuthill confessed and died in prison, and Cosgrove afterward acknowledged that he and not Tuthill was the gullity man." "Well," growled the captain, "mistakes sometimes happen." Judge Brewster stopped and laid down his eyeglasses. "Ah, that is precisely the point of view we take in this matter! Now, captain, in the present case, on the night of the confession did you show young Mr. Jeffries the pistol with which he was supposed to have shot Robert Underwood?" Capt. Clinton screwed up his eyes as it thinking hard. Then, turning to his sergeant, he said: "Yes. I think I did. Didn't I, Maloney?" "Your word is sufficient," said the judge quickly. "Did you hold it up?" "Think I did?" "Do you know if there was a light shining on it?" asked the judge quickly. At this point, Dr. Bernstein, who had been an attentive listener, bent eagerly forward. Much depended on Capt. Clinton's answer—perhaps a man's life. "Don't know—might have been," replied the chief carelessly. Judge Brewster turned to Dr Bernstein. "Were there electric lights on the wall?" "What difference does that make? demanded the policeman. "Quite a little," replied the judge quietly. "The barrel of the revolver was bright—shining steel. From the moment that Howard Jeffries' eyes rested on the shining steel barrel of that revolver he was no longer a conscious personality. As he himself said to his wife: 'They said I did it—and I knew I didn't, but after I looked at that shining pistol I don't know what I said or did—everything became a blur and a blank.' Now, I may tell you, captain, that this condition fits in every detail the clinical experiences of nerve specialists and the medical experiences of the psychologists. After five hours, constant cross-questioning while in a semi-dazed condition, you impressed on him your own ideas—you extracted from him not the thoughts that were in his own consciousness, but those that were in yours. Is that the scientific fact, doctor?" "Yes," replied Dr. Bernstein, "the optical captivation of Howard Jefries' attention makes the whole case complete and clear to the physician." Capt. Clinton laughed loudly. "Optical captivation is good!" Turning to his servant he asked: "What do you think of that, Maloney?" Sergt. Maloney chuckled. "It's a new one, eh?" "No, captain—it's a very old one," interrupted the lawyer sternly, "but it's new to us. We're barely on the threshold of the discovery. It certainly explains these other cases, doesn't it?" "I don't know that it does," objected the captain, shaking his head. "I don't acknowledge—" Judge.Brewster sat down. Looking the policeman squarely in the face, he said slowly and deliberately: "Capt. Clinton, whether you acknowledge it or not, I can prove that you obtained these confessions by means of hypnotic suggestion, and that is a greater crime against society than any the state punishes or pays you to prevent." The captain laughed and shrugged his shoulders. Indifferently he said: "I guess the boys up at Albany can deal with that question." "The boys up at Albany," retorted the lawyer, "know as little about the laws of psychology as you do. This will be dealt with at Washington!" The captain yawned. "I didn't come here to hear about that—you were going to produce the woman who called on Underwood the night of the murder—that was what I came here for—not to hear my methods criticised—where is she?" "One thing at a time," replied the judge. "First, I wanted to show you that we know Howard Jeffries' confession is untrue. Now we'll take up the other question." Striking a bell on his desk, he added: "This woman can prove that Robert Underwood committed suicide." "She can, eh?" exclaimed the captain sarcastically. "Maybe she did it herself. Some one did it, that's sure!" The library door opened and the butler entered "Yes, some one did it!" retorted the judge; "we agree there!" To the servant he said: "Ask Mrs. Jeffries, Jr., to come here." The servant left the room and the captain turned to the judge with a laugh: "Is she the one? Ha! ha!—that's easy—" The judge nodded. "She has promised to produce the missing witness to night." "She has, eh?" exclaimed the captain. Rising quickly from his chair, he crossed the room and talked in an undertone with his sergeant. This new turn in the case seemed to interest him. Meantime Mr. Jeffries, who had followed every phase of the questioning with close attention, left his seat and went over to Judge Brewster. "Is it possible," he exclaimed, "is it possible that Underwood shot himself? I never dreamed of doubting Howard's confession!" More cordially he went on: "Brewster, if this is true, I owe you a debt of gratitude—you've done splendid work—I'm afraid I've been just a trifle obstinate." "Just a trifle," said the judge dryly. Sergeant Maloney took his hat. "Hurry up!" said the captain, "you can telephone from the corner drug store." "All right, cap." Dr. Bernstein also rose to depart. "I must go, Mr. Brewster; I have an appointment at the hospital." The judge gushed his hand warmly. "Thank you, doctor!" he exclaimed; "I don't know what I should have done without you." s "Thank you, sir!" chimed in the banker; "I am greatly indebted to you." "Don't mention it." replied the psychologist almost ironically. He went out and the banker impatiently took out his watch. "It's getting late!" he exclaimed; "where is this girl. I have no faith in her promise!" As he spoke the library door opened and Annie appeared. Had No Opinion An attorney said to an Irishman, his client: "Why don't you pay me that money, Mr. Mulrooney?" "Why, faith, because I do not owe it to you." "Not owe it to me? Yes, you do. It's for the opinion you had of me." "That's a good un, indeed," rejoined Pet. "when I never had any opinions of you in all of my life." 1. 2635 WYLIE AVENUE The Largest Colored Grocery, Meat and Provision Store in Pittsburgh We Succeed Because We Strive to Please WM. H. THOMPSON. Pre The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale background with no discernible features. Imitation is the sincerest flattery; and the fact that so many people of St. Louis and throughout the country think it worth while to imitate "PORO" HAIR GROWER is the best proof of the merits of "Poro." We were the first to engage in the business of growing the hair regardless of its condition and the condition of the scalp, and in our work have used the preparation which is known as "Poro." This is made and sold exclusively by myself. I have the exclusive right to that name; and I, alone, know the secret of the composition that bears that name. From its use in my treatment hundreds have received direct benefit. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "Poro" it will continue to so, if only this the hair and scalp is kept clean. Many persons are constantly finding that is true. You cannot afford, by using mere imitations, to risk not attaining the result you desire. Be sure that the "Poro" is on every box; be genuine without it. If your hair is dry, harsh, brittle and it will deteriorate, tie the hair in growing-at once. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO 3100 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. BEAVER FALLS (Bu Eva Holmes.) Rev. Lodric Wright, who was the guest of his father, Rev. Carter Wright of West Bridgewater, returned to his home at Lewistown on last Saturday. Mrs. Lee Wheeler of Rochester, called on friends in Bridgewater on last Tuesday. Miss Helen Redmond, who is studying vocal music under Prof. Klinger of Beaver Falls, is getting along nicely and is said to possess a fine voice. The Willing M. E. church society of St. John A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Howell. A fine musical program was rendered. The excellent numbers rendered by Rev. Lodric Wright were much enjoyed by all. We wish Wright could always be with us. Rev. J. H. Trimble, pastor of Zion A. M. E. church has been holding two weeks of prayer. Quite a number of persons attended services on last Sunday evening. Mrs. Jessie Wilt still continues in Mrs. Caroline Ford, widow of the late William Ford, is making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lee Belmont of Rochester. Mr. White, chef of the Hotel Lincoln, is quite ill at Rochester hospital. Andrew Tanner of Rochester, has not been quite so well for the last week. Mrs. R. J. Webster of Rochester, attended the musical at Wayman Chapel. A. M. E. church on last Friday evening. Mrs. Emma B. Walon, aged 59 years, widow of the late Rev. A. E. Walton, one of the best known ministers of the Pittsburgh A. M. E. conference, died Sunday afternoon about half past two o'clock at her home, 1023 Sill Avenue, New Brighton. Her sudden death was a great shock to her family and friends. It was caused by organic heart trouble. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church and a friend of Kentucky. She is a survivor by two sons and one daughter. George, the well-known barber of Boaver: Charles of Pittsburgh, Aura B., and member of the senior class of New Brighton High school, and other relatives. Rev. H. E. Newman was calling on Beaver Falls friends last Monday. The musicale given by the ladies of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church on last Friday evening was a decided success. An excellent program was rendered. The recitations by Misses Marle Cobbs and Susie Bolden were Pittsburg Office 6289 Frankstown Ave. Mrs. W. A. Clay fine manner. The trombone solo by much enjoyed. Instrumental solo by Prof. Robt. Brown was rendered in a Mr. Johnson was excellent and the solo by Miss Emma Howard of Salem, O. was very well received. Miss Howard was kept by her slag right on last Monday evening. Chas Robinson of Beaver Fails, att tended the entertainment at New Brighton on last Friday evening. Mesdames Hattle Burgott and Ida Washington entertained Miss Emma Howard at dinner on last Saturday evening. Mrs. Henry Johnson and Miss Anna Murray of Beaver Falls attended the musicale on last Friday evening at New Brighton. Mrs. Henry Moody of Morudo, had for her guest on last Sunday her niece, Mrs. W. M. Washington, of Beaver Falls. Aaron Walker and Miss Susie Harris were married last week. They have gone to house keeping in their own home. May they have a long and happy life. Mr. and Mrs. John Copland had for their guests on last Sunday at dinner the following persons: Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mills of Chester. W. Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Bolding and Mr. and Mrs. Grimlys of Eastvaie; the Misses Emma Smith of Freedom and Catherine Drew of Monaca; Stephen Avalon and William Armstrong of Derry, Pa. After spending a pleasant evening with the host and hostess all attended services at A. M. E. Zion church, West Bridgegate. A few of the young people of the valley assembled at the home of Miss Mary Bean in New Brighton, where a pleasant evening was spent in music and cards, the event being in honor of Miss Emma Howard of Salem, O. Those present were Misses Nolme Webster of Rochester, Hattie Gardner, Give Perry, Mayion Griffin, John Anhon, Tommy Bell, Ralph Ford, Dr. Wm. Writt and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bean. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Remember That every added subscriber helps to make this paper better for everybody a ; Ucles a decided dinposttion 1s shows | Dr. Frank F. Bishop [pine of receiving payment 0 “THE fo 0 to extrecies fa the art 68 “DIE subscribed, Exersbody we! 2 | * «| Surgeon Dentist ‘Mr. Reed of Duff street. —=—_——___| > } tire painting.” A poor artist, must ; quite a loss in a fire on Wei ©. W. POBEY, President. | paint 2 poor picture. I | which partially destroyed bis E. W. JOHNSON, Secretary. ‘We suggest that the gentlemen. GASADMINISTERED | Mr. and Mrs. e S Ceasn reanur ‘ i | . sof Paris, UL VANN, Treasurer, spend more time developing a real Roreelain Crown and [each roel ot Per MAIN OFFICE: vie ay il ASMEEF WhO cam Tick some of these | Bridge Work @ Specia'ty ‘over in Pittsburgh eo route Telephones: 2140 Grant anc ‘Negro pugilists, and in this way they | te Tuesday” evening, was the 3 sei se miny be able to eniertain their read: DR. BISHOPS | MOUTH | AND. Mr and, rs, Jacob 1 Brad Sa : a es ie on, Be “TOOTH WASH hardens the cums, pv-; Kirkpatrick street, also Miss Pa ee ar ee ae eae eme not. hes the mouth and acsists in arvest-/ and Sties Price. also of Par 120) Walle Avenue, PRUSDEFED, ., 'a sport If you can: if you have mot Ie tye rogrean of decal | After spending a pieasant nig gutweription in advance, yearl¥FS1-32, ihe blood in you, then try to be a! pory pHONE 251k GRANT. ‘departed at 9:15” Wednesda Six months veeeee--rseceo-7"772 1S) man, at least. EO ne a ee ya ae BS Se eats aliscccecseeees is @ Hou .m, to 2 = F cieisesenestrssereee OS p.@iz 5:30 p.m. (09 p.m. Sunday Saar ae Siggle copy scone ye peattie, Slokes, Richeson, Pats? p.m. to 4 p.m Siecle ee ay ‘all gommunications, must WE at cefson and McFarland crimes may 2170 CENTER AVENUE _Lorersville, near Cupids Landi aressed to the Piusburgh COUTIS furnish interesting reading for the Pittiburg, Pa. tured a won by the Baste. p signed by the eae — lovers of scandal; but they constitute ___" EUS Mahoney. at Thums Emporis ‘Wednesday fan awtety ators : weex and made bim cat he elt TEA een ate ee Household of Ruth cadets are re John Mahoney. Jack wants Tigh cape advewuorments acsrpied the white man’s ciilzation reached quoted io meet ot Janaa'y 21 A insnds to log 07 2 new Job at resonable rates upon applicatic2. “the stage of diminishing recurus? —thesr aii, at Ue corner of Irwin ave-ias he has SR@a up the sand ———— wo ithe publi. ait" eee — nue and Jackson street, North Side. dowa to hard work, In case yo: Tews interesting to the public." Me, Roosevelt is now eaving that ¢ "A staunch supzorier of those move’ wante a nian, call up. Jack. 1 eeStianed frou HC voll. Of AGNETUN noe vefune what has no: been /Menis which tend. to rome FOE- be waiting at Thumm’ for be ing matzer. Local advertisements, 1+ 077 0°12 "president Taft thinks f€#8 among colored peope has EK, | Two of the best and most | cent per word. ; eee aie ig be, THUMM, (he wellkrown newsleader; drug clerks on tbe Hill. you a ee or Sim eT he wy Is $8 BE oy the Hill, proved himself to be. His at Brown's Drug store, 1405. Til remittances sbould be made DY paving just,before the cpavention. check ior 349, the second fOr that ‘avenue, They ate alvars. wil eat nic or express one a Sr Poe lane teuse_ ae Une Sie nie wake wa Gruen, and seut to Pittsburgh Courier; Exsenator Flinn has set to rest the gratefully received at the ¥. M. C- Crampton and Wilson for you Publisbing Compans, Inc. 1209 Wl” yeport thar he was forming aw al'-"A- last Wednesday. | At his store at prescription. ea avenue. ce wi State zation, ‘he corner ‘of Wylie avenue and Alex. Washington, the heat cee ne ee tne ilextects from the ToDsend street, he bas enjosed such at &. K. Thumm's Emporium, Tarorporsied under the laws of, Now if some one will extract from the Fomarkable success because his COM Of the most populat med 00 1 Penneyivania, 1910. \ GaSenator the exact location of Mayor stant aim is (0 give the people what Alex. bas made a. bunch of ————— rs aattor at, Magee with respect to the Flin | they want. Tateltigent, Courteous ‘since. be invaded our city. Hi Entered as sécond class Matter 3°| 3 hore will be a general relaxa- ; SeTvice is his watchword. A full stock ‘ways attending strict'y to b ane Pittabargh Post Office, May 10.) camps ine of first class goods in his line is al-j and he Is always on the Job. the Pinder the Act of March 3, 3879.| tion all-around, avs on band. “Nothing.” says an old Clmberland, Md., nex Pa PPE is eee OG Bend. = RNS Mere bn OM Comberiane. Se. De! ‘SPECIAL NOTICE. [AML matter intended for publication ‘an ‘tte Courier must be written ob one side of paper. Secial, ‘chureb and per- onal news will be freely published. Gouass and poetry are only accepted pe eolleation, from our special, cor fer Badents.. All persons subscribing Teer Courier will kindly renew <u> {er ption when the same shall bave ex Sera Mienout further notice {rom Us wy agent oF official whose conduct A Tiabecoming oF discourteous to OUF is Meribere of advertisere will kindly saGet in writing to Pitteyargh Courier Poblishing Company. AN-IDEAL OF OUR OWN. Fifty years ago when the Neto ©" ect free and thrust untutored i9%o Tite's great etrugzle, tt Was a blessing for hen that he found all around bim tnriving civilization. » Had he been Teft to drift about until be found bis own bearings, it is just possible that the race would have gone backwaid even unto a relapsé{nto barbarism. ‘The fitty year a ost and com petition have meant the salvation of The Negro from a socia!, moral and in: tellectual view point: aiid some credit js due bim for the ready manner in which he has agjusted himself to con- Gitions and kep: pace with the times. Jt whs but natura! for him to follow the ideals he found coptronting bim when he begime a free man: for tt Bas the requirements of Bis white Brower he bad to meet in order 0 survive, How well he has mé& the Gemands is best aemonstrated by the statistical showing made. Dot conditions have changed. Therm is a vast_dffference between the present civilization of the white nan and the civilization that com fronted the Nezro fifty years ago, A balef review of thé bappenings Jn igh life among the whites leads (0 the conclusion that the white man's {deal is no longer a safe guide, for fan iofant Race, Tike dally. papers and magazines of the country are fired with echoes of crime and immor- dui hractices. Recent cases reveal that intelligence is being harnessed fas an agency for crime, both in Its Commission and concealment. Wealth, too, Is playing its part with telling ef feet upon American society. The home of the rich and poor alike com tains the proverbial ekeleton. ‘With such flagrant examples Of moral degeneracy. as are being drought to light as a warning, the Ne gro should turn to Ideals of his o¥n, Ht be hopes to maintain bis self re spect av a Race. As long’as the fdea's of the white man were whole: nome and safe, we made no mistake fn emulating them: but when he Je- parts from the.very besten paths in Rhien be persists we must walk, We ‘are morally bound to turn to our own short history for moral courage and Jeave the white man to his own folly. ‘The time is at band when we mUSt, set up our own“idea's; and to do this by the process of elimiation would not be a dangerous method. Let us use whatever of goo! is left in our white brother, and then proceed to supply the deficiency from our own And other sources. Let all men and fil races fall;“but let the Nesro “sai! on ani én WHAT THEY CALL US. We think it a safe presumption 0 aay tat the Ndgro bas ben In chi country ons enough to tcone Known; yet. judging from the com: ments appearing in our local papers. piped im the “sporting” columns. ere remains some doubt az to 80 and whut the Negro is in this coun ur. ‘The Pittsburgh Press has a write? who passed unser the name of “Jim Jad.” This man seems to be minus A suficlent vocabulary whet! writ tng concerning Negroes, For esau ple, he sjsaks of a Negro prize siebt: er as “the Slack." oF the “smoke” or the “cinder.” This kind of sportorial parlance seems to be con:agious: for the humbie sckibe of the Chronicle Teleztaph has gone into the colains business and the best he can say of Jack Johnson is “Big Cinder.” If these sports (1) entertain’ any Goubt as to the Identity of fhe Negro fighters they might tnsert thelr pho- tographs, then thelr readers could et a more exact conception of the fishter jn question. Aside from the unsports- mionl'ke spirit exhibited in these ar- ee 8 decided disposition is shows $o go to extrenies in the art of “plc- ‘ture painting.” A poor artist must ‘paint a poor picture. ‘We suggest that the gentlemen spend more time developing a real fighter who can lick some of these Negro pugilists, and in this way they lay be able to entertain their read- ers more to their gratification. Be fa sport if you can; if you bave not the blood in you, then try to be a man, at least. ‘The Beattie, Stokes, Richeson, Pat- tefson and McFarland crimes may furnish inceresting reading for the lovers of scandal; but they constitute an awfully black page in history. Has the white man’s civilization reached the stage of diminising re:urus? Mr. Roosevelt is now saying that & man can not refuse what Has nox been offered him. President Taft thinks it simply awful the way Teddy is be having just.before the convention. es Ex-Senator Flinn has set to rest the report that he was forming ab al: ance with the State Organization. Now if some one will extract from the cx-Senator the exact location of Mayor Magee with respect to the Flinn camp, there will be a general relaxa- ‘don allarecad, Eusene Philips, colored, Zor mans pean copy? Conable, assem Teast ete cornuoe toe sect on churges ot aggravated as mertieag haters ascuultaed battery Stulvaluceg arearee Clare Roy a Bisave bisortss colored. were: tt | prosecutors on two charzes. The Rartcomaa said Philips atacked be But her home in Kilbuck street, North Sate” "When claus: biiworth wen Sit aueeaace Butvipe street oP ad i teboteer acd shoved eigllant et side, savings “1 hav i akton'ca blow sont heat out Po fice tnepescor te Sty Bartley was the proseeulor fa tke oiber cnarge, tet Pring ibet when na officer atvempted Gree ge Phillie be drew bs revolce oh the fier an told a io es | ‘ries of "murder" attracted the at seston of Pelice Lieutenant, Thomas See Peiday “aight, while he ia panting ‘the Star theater, Il Wauavente. entering, he obser" eu putin Cole adie Se Seen eso a Stevch anste, enensed ce ical saute onthe singe ac Xe dig te te oticers teatinony be fore Sfagitrete Louie Alpern. at the Eitrer Steuue police suaion: sester day. Upon promising to do better, tats were discharged, The aght was sete rie wvaieeed by che bupband’ flirting with a woman in te audi- SSE Great exckement, prevatie [ae tbeetuers tor atin, Wealpn Bales of Quebec, in waiting ruh Hence, Trawan of Joni see SSS Hallie Jones of Tyrone, Pa. is the tuet ot sire lonoeh Carter dnd ef tr “Anabeies etree Sehenier Here. TEE maar committee of the Davis parr corsery cuteade thanks to the Pahecser tease and public for the Toneroun support im_pattonizing the Feeeuy bameert need ie Calvary church in Decetnber ne Mhurice! social club was re celal crowited amen some of te Sean eee tue city ith the fallow euro TB Sodents Rove Crock Ioe Ove president, Bernard aslo’ Seager, Harvey iy avers: creasur eaten Larilae Wm, Bank Sha Er Betta are algo members Pees 'sh andereoe, entertained a party of friends at an elaborate din. a gre of (igh at Soachern byte! Washingion, D = C, last ‘Sat eee ae’ dee’ ot mie de andes, Sor bie" home In Pittsburgh BietWsacraog te very popuiar amoug ae eee raet la Warhtogton and Bi poente'wit be noted wile sorrow. wi goa’ thcee who. enloyed bin hoe Atuone these cetadion ere Mette seer Meta rank C. Calle, ARE o closons day We. Cox, Nathan See Soe P. Cansler, The Saati, A eered. in obven surnes ianer srthoroeghiy"eefoyed. by. al proses suet ou, sormetiy of Atoooe, Pa, arnt BeTeuety fecently and wil arake hia howe here, ate ere Nora, while. vistog net tac Sire: Geo, Lanie, ot Mercer ber aunt tuer goeat at @ pally give Eb sivas Jonepbive and Albert tele “TIE ‘Florence Willams of Frank vin Ba Tretersed home from a vil te ant, Mes, Brant of Herman eet he’ Nas been i Tere Fe a NBeenner of Monessen wat iaeine riende ee during te past week Ii and tencent social wil be sidfa bythe fast Bod cub for the Se "the Segre | Tuberculosis weet be the Rldence of sir, 2m Mafton is Julius street, Baa ST itreuay evenings Sanuary End oot eS, E Wasbtagton iresidens and hia, Saran Taser see esrrof tule organteaton, tat, setae Paberaacte, No, 16 of rigtte preteaed itn ausie Del phfa. the G. H. P. of Ohio jurisdiction, Tam the CO Mecndome alter ane basket as a token of theiy affection. See ae eavded the eine neta lation of the Ladies of the G. A. R.. Iagh ore, 36 and Camp 9% cdon8 Aatate Ne cently held at Soldiers S{oneutal Walt despite the bitter cold Serta er eared on tae ween ae ere Teo crowded bal ot Ue eee erat head pared sue het martist mote. and eapecta fons were more than (filed in the Wan dolvered. wogramy. "A. treat ls a eeertaaion Tanoary 26 at the ale ee Sace t pce ere Nema aad in boner of desess ft ateaets ot Poet a, Gk. Wetcme sit , Seo Tet Praul of” Canonsburg was in Pittsburg last Monday, “alled | waint deuih of Aira Ant Davies seat ect sown, ities st 1 eee, anion eecting held at A rey A. Be charts est week were Mrs. M. E. Wheeler, Mrs. { Soe Seles Star’ Low Catli’ and a eee enderaon, all of Canons: urg. The union will Meet next at “anoasburg the second week in April. , ame tUTE be ue three. prevsing ders of the Pitteburg conference are | see! tik the deepened | nats J Walker of Bllsabeih, Pa. ras a Pittsburg visitor during the | rasa Fit | De. Frank F. Bishop Surgeon Dentist GAS ADMINISTERED Porcelain Crown and Bridge Work « Specia'ty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, pl Pes the mouth and assists In arrest Ing the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 225-R GRANT. Office Hours—Daily—2 a.m. to 2 pedis 5:30 p.m. to9 p.m. Sunday Pp.m.to4 p.m 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. queted io meet ou January 24 at thest hal, au the corner of Train ave: he and. Jaekson treet, North Side. '{ Stunseh suppotier ef ihose move ments which tend, (0, promowe Prof ress among covorca (weope has Ea Ke Thumm tee well kaown newsleader Or the Tis, proved bimeett to be. His check 107 #15, the second. for chat moun: for the same. cause, Was gratefully received at the ¥. if. C Re gst Wednesday. "At his store a the Mtornce of Write avenue and Townsend street, Ne has enjosed uct Femarkable ‘success. because bis CoD: Sant sim is to give the people: what they want. Inteljigent, ‘courteous service ig his watchword. A fall tock of ast clase goods in his line fe. al Sate on band. “"Norhing” saya Thumm, is too food for my patrons.” "Sypeviors of mii S03 sutdgt Pennsyivauia” met atte Fealdente of J. 0. Tavlor of Webster Beene January i110 arrange. thelr ‘ork for the coming Year. After bus- Iness was fiatened ‘a plensant. after: toon was enjoyed. the hostess serv: ing rerreamaens fhucir Piltaburg {tends were ied to welcome Mrs and re. Junius Hay. tien "ot Charlcrol, Who visited. the cy on tnst Sunda Sires Walter © Edwards and Miss Vitgisia Clarke, whe have been the fuckte of ars. Howard Pulls. of Rtebneer avenue, have. returned (0 their home im Philadelphia, Pa. Mra We Av Clay, hairdresser, after tne unfortunate resent fire at her rew {dence, has moved back into remodel a quarters at 0829 Fraukstown ave Suet She wishes to thank the public for thelr pironaze in the past and 50 [eis thew continved patronage. Mrs Clay hae “Lorain halrgrower on the markets a preparation of her ow. Took for her ad Tater. itivou have apy news, tell Thos. H. Harrloon, the walanovin newsdealer or io10 Wylie avenue and well get Resolved, That mixed Schools do got promote the best interests of the Negro at large, ssjthe subject of the debate to be held before the Fifth Ward Progressive club at thelr Devt Permancut mecting, quarters, Odd Fellows hall, “corners Wyle. and Benton. streeia, Tuesday. even: Ing, January. 28, 1912, Re A. Darke: date and 3.8. Patton will debate In the affirmative wije B. H, Graves and Bee Scott wil detend the negative tiger “Captain FR. Stewart will preside. “AN members and. friends Fre cordlally invited, to be present. Frasier & Brown, Realty Compan’, 251 Peun avenue, have:for Tent two fveroom apartment houees, witb all conveniences, aloo sixroom "house, Sith ail modera conveniences. "Rent Feduced to Say ty ast wer Svs. Wm. Lee visited ner elster, Mee. Jobn Cordeck, who 18 IMat her home in Waahiogton, Pa. MeSigese ‘Merritt and. Clinton Skin- ner af Little Washinston, cal‘ed ob IMienis in the velty last Sunday "Thomes Baker of Washington, Pa. wana recent vieltor in the <i, "ise Persie Spurlock of he East Bud, bas. returned. home. after (wo reeks visit trom Yonungetown, (0. There she way very well entertained Dyn host of frends and relatives. ‘The Women's Charigy club of Beth- el Ae 31°F" chore metsat the Tesh Sexe of the president, Mary M. Gate: Sood, 2600, Vera street. The club spend. with devotional exercises. Reve Dr. Robinson of Bellefonte, 0. Accompanied by Her, Dr. Scott, pas: tor of Bethel church, attended the meeting. Rev. Dr./Robinson was in- ited by tie president to addrews the tive whieh he aid in a highly pleasio manver. He commended tte mem ere for the grad and noble work ther ‘were doing sand. encouraged them to go on with this great serv" tee. ‘A ‘ote of thanke was. given Kev. Robingon for is very taspiring remarks. He presented with one of the club pins. Rev. Scott are the ooly (wo mete’ members that are Identifed with'the club. One new member Was faved to the role, The hosteas ser¥- eda ight luncheon after which the ciub adjourned to meet Thursday aft ernoon, January 25, at the residence of airs. Lou Sands, $696, Eva. street, Xi This meeting a full attendance of ai ihe meniefs ta expected an the tiection ‘of officers for the ensuing Sear wil take: place. XL atlard the wellknown un- dertaken of East End, has been quite i rith fa erippe during the ‘ast mech bul is Hor conralescent. ‘Was¥ington A. C. Basketball team went downto defeat pefore the fast Rerstone "A, A. of Homestead. ‘ast Bia sich. "here are only (wo colored ‘beakerball teams. tn this ce: tion of the state, the ¥. M. C. A. and {he Washington Av'A, wlth few ex ceptions thereare. eleanne up for ccersihing ia sient. "Anvone desir fos to see any of our bore plas should roms to rar Washingion Field houte tvere Friday as fm, Admission ro ‘ail eames te free “ny team de sirink eames write Captain Wm, Bradiess eave Piusoursh Courier. Sirs. Florence Brownsot.Hlazris pure is Siege her mother, Mra Georze Parr of Webster avenue. { W. Rollo Wilson of Brown's Pharm: ' scr. was called to Frank Saturday is ihe death OF bl sister. Bursting. of a rubter cas Nose Is supposed to have caused the fre that mainly desteosed. the. residence. of rindison, 650 Morgan street. Wed eed non THe entire. thicd jpor of the beavtiful furniabed brick gee eas eattvetr destroxed, the ocfalling io, and water completine | he damage. "A number of oc fuables had been stored on the ra'uables had been stored on the Pose of receiving payment on stock subscribed. Everybody welcome. Mr. Reed of Duff street. suffered quite a joss in a fire on Wednesday which partially destroyed his home. ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Crawford and daughter, formerly of Paris, Ky.. but later of Washington, D. C., stopped over in Picisburgh €D route hem>-oz Tuesday" evening, Was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Bradfo-d of Kirkpatrick street, also Miss Kenon and Miss Price. also of Paris, Ky. After spending a pieasant night ther departed; at 9:15 Wednesday for Paris, Ky. aaa Cane Bessie Williams, a little miss from Lorersville, near-Cupids Landing. cap- tured a man by the name gf Jack Mahoney at Thummi’s Emporium iast week and made bim ca‘ ber Mes. Jobn Mahoney. Jack wants alt his iriends to look for new job for him. as he has Sn up the stand to £0 dowa to hard work. In case your boss wants a man, call up Jack. He wil: be waiting at Thumm’s for she job. Two of the best and most popular drug ¢lerks on the Hill, you can Sud at Brown's Drug store, 1405 Wylie avenue. They are always willing to aive the public their service. See Crampton and Wilson for your next prescription. ‘Alex, Washington, the head janitor at E. K. Thumm’s Emporium, is one of the most popuiar men on the iil. -dlex, has made a bunch of friends ‘Since. he invaded our city. He is al- ways attending strict!y to business and he Is always on the fob. Alex. is an old Cumberland, Md., newspaper man and he understands how to give the public the news all the time. See Alex, (you want to knew anything about dirt. Frankie Hegerle, the well-known bartender at M. J. Farrell's, ghve a large dinner on Sanday at his home ig Webster avenue in honor of bis sot. Raymond. The Lindsey quartet was there and they Were paving all the time, Little Raymond was congratu- lated quite ofen by the guests that were coming and going all day long. ‘See Frankie, the. little fellow at E. K. Thumm's, for a cigar. ‘Andrew Hurst, the well-known clerk at E. K. Thumm's, has got two Dits, 1G years old, and’ would like to get rid of it. $0, if you are looking for fa rare pocket piece, come im and con- Bult the-kid. He ig always on the job. , ‘Artist Johnson, better known as “Artist.” is going to Phiiade:phia next week. to. accept a position us sign writer with a large firm sn that city. He will leave with bis wife on Sun. day night. for Phi'adelphia. Artist says that will be the first job be has tnd in 10 years. vy M.C. A. NOTES. ‘The capacity of the assembly room at the branch last Sunday afternoon Was taxed to its fullest by the meu who came to hear the address by Ed ward Young of the Real Bstate Sav Ings & Trust Company. The speak, ers theme Was "Sin and Salvation. So deeply impressed were the fellows, that thes,’of thelr own accord, voted to ask the Religious Work Commit tee, to secure an early date for a0: other address by Mr. Young. Rev. J. H, Delle, D. Ds of Brad: dock, is to be fhe speaker this Sun- day at 4pm. This will be an oc casion of which many men are cer- tain to take advantage, aa the speaker js 20 welf-qualified to dea) with yhe Ereat life, problems which concbrn men more particularly. ‘The Bubding Fund Collection Com: mittee held its regular weekly meet ing last Monday night, and heard re porte from all the men present. Next Monday at 7:20 the Membership Com inittee thas been called to meet by Chairman. Earl, and the Col‘ection Committed will meet at § o'clock. Hot cakes and eyrup will be served to the committees, Every man shuld be present. y = ‘The daily attendance at the rodins fo very gratifying. The , Member ship. Committee that sent out letters urging Immediate renewals where such are due and calling upon each man to begin now" to, secure new members. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! Fire ingurance written on furniture and buildings at a teduced premium. D.R Lewis, agent, 1917 Write ave nue, Bell phone 3436-W Grant. 50 BABIES WANTED. |_ There will be # special baby week a Joho Wesley A. M. B. Zion chuxeh on Tuesday evening, March 5, «19%, lnder the auspices of the Church Ex: tension Board for babies aged from 1 to3 years. ‘This will be a contest in weight. Each baby will receive a prize as there will be three grand prizes given in each clase to the one that proves to be the heltlest. For further particulars address CE. Jones, 63 Arthur street, Pittsburgb. HOMEWOOD NOTES. Mrs, James Tbomas of Susquehan- na street, was called to Canada be- cause of the sudden death of her cou- sin, Miss Grace Morton. Mrs. Claude Worth of Cleveland, ©, formerly of Homewood, is) the house guest of Miss Ella Allen of Finance. street. ‘John Lewis of Susquehanna street. fs coafined to his heme with rheuma: tism. ‘Mra, Samuel Johnson of Susque- hanna street. ertertained Mrs, C'aude Worth of Cleveland, 0., at dinner on Tuesday evening. ‘The Boys’ Glee club of Homewood, will meet at the home of Carl Bolver of Tioga street. January 17. The club will give their annual reception on February 14. at'the residence of Mrs. Isaae Watson of Tioza street. Fuil account will appear later. Edward Jefferies of Donora, was a Sundar visitor of Miss Cora Ross Revival services ate sui! soing. at Zion. There has eek three conver: tions gmi the addition of two mem berarte the chureh. Serciers Gill continue throushout the week. | QRUSHTON NOTES. Mrs, Nelson Johnson of Oakwood street, will entertain Miss Alberta Weaver with @ kitchen shower on Thursday afternoon for which invita- tions have been sent out. Miss Amanda Vaughos of Nimic street, Is giving a birthday party which’ promises to be one of the ezents of the season. Tt is under consideration that Bethany Baptist Sundar school be changed from morning to the after- noon, which may benefit the church. ‘The Simpson Literary society has elected officers for this year, Ther are as follows: President. Thomas Vanghns; vice president. Thomas Sutton; secretary, Miss Viola Coles: corresponding secretary, Miss Stella p> ee WF Pee ae roUOM CoE: Ee Rers a ER) SS [Se oa” oh FP siwavem ruc .eapwitu new srvise ~4 74 e PALL AND WINTER. ae Se Annee Puce rou ousen ar ai vee Pia a See sisi aod Workawemshle Cos = COPUMON SZ * Pp. @ A PHONE 3562 F. . PITTSBURGH, PA. Armistead; treasurer, Harry Carpen ter: critic, Miss Jessie Payne; jour nalist, Miss Rosalie Pare; organist Miss Estelle Sellers: chap'ain, J. S. Payne, and Miss Ruth Flood, choir director. The society wishes to ren der a play in the lattér part of Feb ruary and would like as many volun teers ax possibi@ for parts in the pay. We are glad to see that Rev. Edwards is quite a frequent visitor to our church. There will be 9 valentine social at Bethany on_ February 14, given by Miss Ruth Flood and others. Harry Carpenter has recently re turned after attending the wedding of his sister. Miss Ruth Carpenter, and Sidney Yager, which took place in Virginia. Mr. Carpenter spent 2 great part of his time in Washington, D. C., Where his brother, A!bert Car pencer and John Jordan, formerly young men of Brushton, are attend ing Howard University. + ‘Misses Jessie and Rosalie Payne attended’ dinner last Sunday at_the home of Mrs. Willis Harvel of East End. The evening was spent in mu. ic. | OBITUARY | Samuel ©. Sparkeman. Samuel O. Sparksman, aged 15 years, died Saturday, January 13, 1912, ‘at 10:45 @ m., of pneumonia at the home of bis daughter, Mra. Mary ©. Dorsey of 1225 Wylle avenue. He ie survived by his wife, four daughters and many friends. Funeral services Were held Tuesday afternoon, from Shitoh Baptist church, Lawrenceville, Rev. Samuel Smith officiating. In: terment at Uniondale cemetery. Mrs, Olivia Jones, mother of Col- vin, Raymoatl and Seward Jones, atl of this city, died at her home In Brownsville Friday after several months’ iliness. Fungral_ services were held Tuesday morning dnd her remains were taken to Monongahela City for interment. Mra. Jessie White. ‘Mrs. Jessie White died on Sunday, January 14, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Thos. Lloyd, 7637 Mulford street, Brushtor, ‘She sras buried on Tues: day from Homewood A. M. E. Zion chureb, Rev. J. W. Davis officiating. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery. She ig surived by one sister, Mrv. Thos, Lloyd, who lovingly cared for her during her long illness, also a son is bereaved by her death. fa James Deary, aged 102." died Mon- day night at the residence of hfs daughter, Mrs, Rebecca Miller, 3615 Eva street. ‘Throughout his entire life Dears used tobacco, but suffered Uttle from sickness. He died of old age. He came to Pittsburgh last fall from Monessen, where he lived with another ddughter. Previous to that he"owned and lived on a farm near Monessen. He was born in Believernon, Westmorefind county, ‘and passed early all his life in that vicinity. Geo. Robertson. Geo. Robertson, aged 28, died Wed- nesday at 10 p. m., of pneumonia at the Allegheny General hospital. Mr. Robertson was employed at the Colonial hotel and had a large num- Der of friends and acquaintances who deeply regret his unexpected de- mise. eR sg, Ste on regi Arana sae A ~ A club entitled the Leap Year 6's was organized last week, the mem- ees: are as follows: Misses Daisy Claughton, Erma Hobson, Ida. Wint- bush, Pear! Cole, Madelene Coleman /and Blanche - Dooiey. They gave [the doe a very ice sleigh riding party last Monday eveving. After their trip around! the world they re ‘bined to the residence of Mr. and Mrs, W. E. Cole of Twelfth avenue, where a dainty luncheon was served, ater, this enjoyable evening was Spent in music.” Watch for oUr next outing. "Ob, you leap year.” ‘Mrs. 1. G. Boyan ge Twelfth ave nue, mio hat been On (he sick lst for the past two weeks Is Improving slows. ‘Mr. Jones of Pittsburgh, was a call- er in Homestead on Sunday. Mrs. J.C. Tauiton of ‘Nineteenth avenue, Was a caller in Pittaburgh on Saturdas. ‘lise Gertrude Jackson of | Nine- teenth avenue, fs on the sick 1st. Mrs. ‘Spencer Campbell bas re turned home. trom most pleasant two weeks" stay in Connelritle with her cousins, Are. Nellie F. Merril, Mig. R. D. pe and other frieuds. Sirs. J. sfigdieton, ‘Mrs. S. Spiner, Mra. A. J. Banks and Mrs, Geo. Sims feturned home from Harrisonburg, Va, Sunday, after the burial of thelr brother, Heary Francis. Miss Jessie Cund:a was a caller on Miss Blanche "Dooley on Monday evening. ‘The “Misses Mary and Ellen Alls: erry called.on. their cousin, Jessle Jackson of Twelfth avenue, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Atbert Jackson, Jesse Jones, Mr. Butier, Sirs. G.W. Wilk fame, and. sone were callers on Mr end Mra, Jesse Jackson om Sunday. ‘Sirs. Castleman wae ‘visitiag ber cister, Mre- ‘Simmons of Mosonge | hela, who bas been on the sick lst | “J Moore bas been on the sick list for the past. week. C.'T. Hamilton of Braddock, buried | bis sister last week. | Henry Sink, bo bas deen called nome from college on account of the | illness of his father, was a Home| stead caller on Sunday. ; On Thursday evening, January 11, | ino Carnation club met at the bome | of the president, Orale Cardwell. A very interesting business session was neld. All members are requested 10 pe present at the nati stated mectiNg which will be held on Febreary 8, 1912, at 136 Tweifth avenue. A nice luncheon was se:ved‘by Miss Eva and Mrs, Ornie Cardwell. ‘Those present were: Miss Erma Hobson, Mise Ida Winbush, Miss Daisy Claughton. Miss Madelene Cole, L. J. Richedson, L. Sampson and L. L. Fisher. (By Mary C. Hamilton.) Bell Phone 20:-R, P. and A. Phone ‘895-1, & = The Rev. Dr. Jackin of Philade!: pola‘Pas i conducting revival ser. Kes at tie New Hope Baptist church tnvsixin siren fs meeting with uc cess. " ‘Mrs, Amelia Towns of Sixth street, sho bad an operation. performed. on Ter ere and a,tty removed fn not get ting elong #0 well, having taken 4 ight cold in it during the Ditter cold weather Dre Hargrave of Eighth Qvenver” Homestead, Pe, performed the operation. Chas. Harris of Sixth street? ¥ho was hurt conte time ago by a atreet car, was taken home by his mother to Richmond, Va. fast Tueadas. The Dest ‘wishes of his many” friends 0 with Mr. Harris for bls speeds recov. fry and safe retorg” to.” bie. famll. Sits Harris would have accompanie her husband Dut owing to the col tinued ilness of her eon, Joseph Flor. fence, Jr. ane can not leave at. this time. esl ‘Alwine Purgason of Pittsburgh, Pa, wan the guest of his father, All Fud: Eason of Cores avenue, last Sunday. ‘Mre. Martha Murphy of | Sixth street, entertained at dinner on Fri day Ree. and Mra. T. H. Washington ot Rankion Pa. and fev. and Mrs. C, D. Patterson of the North Side, Pitts Durem, Pa Seward G. Jones of Fourth street, BradJock, Ba. Colvin, Jouea_and ‘pedeng) H. Jones of East Pitts- urgh, Pa.. left for Brownsville, Pa., on Fridaysto attend the funeral of thelr motter, Mrs. Olfsio H. Jones of High street. ‘The services. wera held at the residence on Tuesday at Toe me and we tnterement was In ibe amily fot nthe cemetery at Mo- nongahela, Pa., Mrs. Jones leaves to mgurn her last four boys one girl nd two brothers. The three Dove, Colvin, Seward and Raymond’ will re: toain at home this week ‘Mies Bather Anurony who-has been in the Braddock. General hospital bince before the bolldars tx still con: fined to her bed, but is improving slowly. Sire. Hannah Jackson, 3irs. Hatlo Frasier of Sixth street, "Braddock, thd Mr. and Mra Nf, Velor and Mie. LaceatBrowa. of ‘Bast. Pitts: burgh, Pas attended the funeral “of Mrw Olwit 1. Jones of ‘Brownsville, Pa., on Tuesday, January 16. Wier, Geo. C. Suimpnon of Richmond. Ind.. was the guest of the Rev. Dr. J. B. Morris of Corey avenue, on Tues- dag and ‘Wednesdas. €. "Ts Hamilton “ot Corey avenve, ond’ Ary. Hamilton, Ire and wife, ae fended the funersi of thelr sister, Miro Olwin H. Jones ot High street, Brownerilie, Pa, om Tueades, anu: ary 16 ‘The K. of P. lodge of Braddock held a. pubile installadon ot thelr officers tn the Corey Avenue A S. E. church on Monday night, January 15, after whlch they setted a tuncieon in the Teetare room of the church end an e0- Jorable time was spent throughout pee tee See sree RANKIN, PA. iy Mary C. Hamfiton.) Bell Phone 201-R, Braddock: P. & A. Phone §95-1, Braddock, Little John Edwards, wo has teen confined to the house with chickenpox is Improving’ nicely. Rev. D. Hall has just completed very successful services of revival at the Good Hope Baptist church of Plusburgh, Pa, for Rev. Dr. 0. 5. Messer. red ad's DB Slevenon Wf Rennes ave , attended the funeral services of Mrs, Alivia H. Jones of Brownsville, Pa, on Tuesday. Interment wae {p the cemetery at Monongahela, Pa. Little Gladys Wylie of Fifth ave nue, celebrated her third birthday an niversary on Monday, January 15. Covers were laid for elght and the tee folks had a elapions good me, Frank Ambrose, af the corner of Fourth avenue and Hawkine street is erecting a fine business building. Mr. and Mra. Jos. Batler of Swiss: vale. were making canvassing calle ia Rankin last week, inviting. evers- Body to.come out to Ferival services. ‘Mr. and Mrs, Wm: Parnell of Fifth avenue, have moved to East End, Pittabureh, Pa: ‘The ten day revival services at the Mt. Olive, Baptist church in Fourth avenue, wAlch Is delng conducted by the Res. Dr. C.D. Patterson of fhe North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa.. will elése next Friday night. Refined Torture. The oft-recurring question of the meanest man had found {ts way into the conversation. The meanest man on earth.” al leged Jones, “lives in Philadelphis— City of Brotherly Love. He resides in an apartment hotel. His bedroom win- dow gives upon a court which is poe sessed of terrific acoustic properties This meanest ‘man snores. With the coming of spring sleepers tn the court opened wider thelr windows, 80 did the mean man—the accomplished snorer. His fellow-tenants suffered. They begxed him to desist. Now what do you think he did Nobody guessed. “He rigged up » megaphone, causec It to project into the open court, and mored into it all night” lam Gakaee, ‘The people of this world are divided sty two clastes—those who are able 9 beve drawing-room when they icrt on thelr wedding journeys aad nem: he ath Sek RACE SLANDERED BY O1L-PAINTING Painting Which is at Head of East Senate Stairway, Por- trays Black Seamen « # Cowards, ~ THEIR AbravERY RECALLED REV, REVERDY C. RANSOM TELLS, hee Or BLACK SEAMEN” IN DAYS GONE BY. » ‘Washington.—Sice the mutilation of Powell's “The Battle af Lake. Erie.” which is regarded as one of the most ‘valuable paintings at the head of the east senate stajrway in Washington, many negroes have been heard to de- clare that the painting bas always typ ss cere. intelligent ne 8, and that it 1s looked upon by ‘them’ aa a slander onthe negro to the United States navy” Among. those sharing such an opinion is the Rev. Reverdy C. Raiisom, pastor of Bethe? ‘A.M. E, church, who speaks of the painting{as follows: . “The Battie of Lake Erie,’ by W. H. Powell, which was “mutilated by an act of vandalism in’ Washfhgton Inst week, cals attention to a fact, that has long been an offense to many lovers of truth. This painting. described as ‘one of the largest and most valuable paintings,” is on the walls of the rotunda of the capitol at Columbus, O., as well as in the east senate stairway at Washlagton. It has, for a generation, been an eyesore to intelligent negroes. Whatever may be its nierits as a work of art, it = a painted lo which mistakes the facts of biytory. This painting repre- sents the white man as standing uP in the boat in a bold and fearless at- titude while the négro’ seamen arf portrayed as cowering in fear. “In the summer of 1813 Captain (atterwards Commodore): Perry wrote a letter to Commodore Chauncey, im which he comleingt ‘that an indiffer- ent lot of men deen sent him. Among other things, he sald: “The men that came by Mr. Champlin are a motley set of blacks, soldiers ané Doys. I.cannot think you saw them before they were selected.’ Comme. dore Chauncey replied in part as fol lows: ‘T regret that you are not pleased with the-mew sent you by Messrs, Champlain and Forrest, for, to. my iiowledge, a part of them are not surpassed by any seamen we have in our fleet; and I have yet to Tearn that .the color of the skin, or the cut and trimmings of tbe cost, can affect a man’s qualification or use fulness. I bare fittglblacks on board of this ship and many of them are among my bebt men.” ‘Crime of Vandallem Not Excused” “Perry's former prejudice did not prevent him from speaking highly of the bravery and good conduct of the negroes who formed a considersble part of bis crew. “They seemed to be absolutely: insenable to danger, be said. “Ntthan Shaler, commander of the piivatearmed schooner ‘Gov. Tom- Kina,’ wrote to his agent in New York & letter dated: Fat Sea, January 1, 1813. “Before i could get our light salle in, and. almost before I could turn round, whe under the guns. not of = transport, but of @ large frigate! « . g -Herdirst broadside killed two men ‘and wounded six others. The name of one of my poor fellows who was killed ougif to be registered in = book of fame and ‘remembered with reverence as. long as bravery is con- sidered & virtue. He was x black man by the name of John Jotnecs.- fy ievound sot srack th i the Ip and took away sll the lower part of his botly. In this state the poor brave felfow lay on deck and servers? times exclaimed to his sbipmates: “Fire away, boys; no haul = color down.” The other waPalso a black man by the name of John Davis, and was struck In much the sme way- He fell near me, and sevéral times requried tobe. trons overtean saying be was cooly {n the way of others.” "Nothing we have sald must be constroed as excusing or pelliating the erlme of vandalism. I sincerely hope that the vandal in: question wilt be apprehended and sultably pam fsbed. But the fact. remains that Powell's ‘Battle of {ake Erie’ with ita terrorstricken negro tars, 9 am offense to intelligent negroes. and ® slander upon the negro in the United, States navy.” . F Undosbtediy. - rhe man who tn woever at Ma best cuul"be' tars foe oaks fa wa must be very poor st other times— Broken Country’ Farming Popsiation. camel tccording to cle there are sGiseT ani tutors a ie ame by ane sity ciber . ot Be, Certain species of spiders are cuitt wad by scleotiste on mecouat of the Gne but durable ‘thread they weave, the thread belsg whedon - Gaileate astronomical {astrements: ria AMONG THE CHURCHES 1x ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER TH18 HEAD. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Harmony lodge No. 6500, G. U. O. of F. held their anniversary services at 3 p. m. Sunday. The exercises were commensurate to the occasion. The instrumental solos by Prof. Kelly, violin; Mr. Snider, clarinet, and Mr. Meyers, cornet, were greatly enjoyed. The Arion quartet rendered two selections. Mr. Wilson and Miss Helen Brown each sang a solo. The addresses were short and to the point. Special mention should be made of the address by Dr. Morsel, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., subject, "A Pair of Spectacles." Such food for thought in the ords spoken. Meyers orchestra enlivened the occasion with some choice selections. Prof. S. Wilson Snider was an ideal man of ceremonies. The Households Ruth and brother lodges were well represented. The missionary, societies of the church have many appeals for assistance during this severe weather. The V. C. E. choir will have a Leap Party at the residence of Mrs. Eliza Green, 612 Vine street, Tuesday evening, January 30. Miss Carrie Robinson, president; Miss Della Dorse, secretary; L. McCoy, treasurer. The W. H. and Foreign Missionary society will have a three cent rally Sunday, February 25, at 2 p. m. This will be quite a unique affair. Enter your baby for the big baby show, March 5, under the auspices of the Church Extension society. Mrs. Louisa Hubbard, president; Charles E. Jones, manager. The church services, Sunday school and Christian Endeavor society were well attended last Sunday, although the thermometer was hugging zero. The quarterly missionary mass meeting will be held in Scottsdale A. M. E. church, Tuesday, February 27, 1912. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH North Side Pittsburg, Pa. (By C. N. Collins) The services at Brown chapel church were well attended all day last Sunday, regardless of the inclement weather. The pastor, Dr. Morris, preached morning and evening. The revival is now in progress' and many souls are desirous of coming to Christ. Miss Martha Burgess, the little girl evangelist, is assisting Dr. Morris with the meetings; and she is 'reading excellent service'. The children's prayer meeting is conducted every afternoon at four o'clock by Miss Burgess. Quite a number of seekers are now at the altar for her. All the meetings are largely attended and interest amabilizing. Miss Burgess will present all the week, and Sunday will speak morning and evening. You are most cordially invited to attend the services, for they are certainly reviving. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Mite Missionary society of Brown chapel church was held last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Eva Williams. of Ridgewood avenue, North Side. Quite a large number of ladies were present. After the routine business, the day was observed as Mary A. Campbell day. A program was rendered. Mrs. Adela Murry spoke on the "Life of Our Deceased One." After a solo by Miss Mamie Frazier, "Instrumental selection by Miss Olive Howard and a paper by Mrs. E. J. Moore. An offering was lifted for the special fund. The hostess. Mrs. Williams served a delicious luncheon, which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Adela Murry is president and Mrs. Eva Williams is secretary. All the various clubs of Brown chapel church have ceased from work during the revival services. George, Howard, who was seriously injured a few days ago, is improving. Mrs. Georgetta Collins has been confined to her room for the past week, but at this writing is somewhat better. Trinity Baptist Church (By David Duvall.) The chilly winds of winter affected our congregation at the Trinity Baptist church but a very little to say the least, on last Sunday. The people have learned that the pastor, Dr. Ernest Hall, has a message for them at 11:15 every Sunday morning and are not going to stay at home and miss it because the weather is cold. The sermon for that hour was based upon the last three verses of the eleventh chapter of Matthew, and the subject of the sermon was "The Gracious invitation." Many strangers were in attendance upon the morning service, and all of them expressed great delight for having had the opportunity to hear Dr. Hall and all said they were certainly back to hear him brain. All departments of the church are improving rapidly, and people are being added to the church every week. Our Sunday school work is taking on new life and our teachers meeting is becoming a popular influence for good among all of our communicants. Every Tuesday night Dr. Hall lectures on one of the passions. These lectures are becoming very popular and the number of people who come to hear them increasing. He also lectures every Sunday night at 6:30 upon baptist history, designating his lectures as 'quiet Talks on Baptist History.' They are certainly interesting from every point of view. Rev. E. G. Hiley preached very acceptably at the evening service on 'Immorality.' He is a very fluent speaker as well as a religious thinker and deserves much credit for his noble efforts. He has a standing invitation to our church, as our pastor is a broad minded man and takes great pleasure in having cultured men in preach to his people. Dr. William Beckenfield, assent of the National Baptist Publishing Board, located at Nashville, Tenn. will speak at the Trinity Baptist church next Sunday morning. He is a personal friend of the pastor, Dr. Hall, and is the first man to be hon- ored with the privilege of speaking on Sunday morning since Dr. Hall has been pastor of our church, and that fact alone means that we expect an overflowing crowd to hear the best informed man on present day Baptist history among Negroes in the world. He is as full of information on his subject as any man living, and is a full of knowledge of Nye or Mark Twain's dared tobe. Come bear this marvel of a man. Mrs. Price and Mr. Hudley are the sick members of our church and both are improving. Bethel A. M. E. Church Bethel A. M. E. Church Last Sabbath was a most gorgeous one at dear old Bethel. Rev. Geenn Robinson, the alue and earnest evangelist, occupied the pulpit at both the morning and evening service and delivered two most powerful, practical and soul-stirring sermons. Many souls have been saved. The revival spirit has taken possession of the church. Christians are being reconsecrated. Backsliders are returning with penitent hearts and sinners are being relieved of their cumbersome burdens of sin. The special Men's meeting was well attended and uplifting. The Sabbath school is doing a great work. Last Sabbath many dear hearts were touched and given to God. The Teacher Training class is well attended and marvelous interest is shown. The young people have the spirit of work and are rallying round our devout, earnest, scholarly pastor, who is certainly giving them special attention and is proving that he is the young people's friend. On Tuesday, January 20, 1912, a grand all-star musical recital will be given in the spacious auditorium under the management of Mrs. William Wood and Dr. W. E. Franklin. This promises to surpass any event of its kind given hitherto. Proceeds for benefit of church. Don't forget the class leaders' rally the last Sabbath of this month. Let each one make a special sacrifice and help them rehearse theark. Recital will continue definitely, it will do you good to attend these meetings. Any and all are welcome. The members and friends are manifesting great interest in the present administration and we trust and pray and believe that same will flow up with increasing volume. WARREN M. E. CHURCH The Epworth league of the above named church will give its first annual banquet on Friday evening, January 26, 1912. Rev. S. A. Virgil will give one of his lectures that he has never given before in Pittsburgh. His subject, "Spanish and British West Indies, Life, Habits and Language." Special music will be rendered by the Epworth league choir of which Joseph Meekins is chorister, and the Warren church chair, Jos. Boone, chorister. All members of the Epworth league will be admitted to the dining room. All churches and friends are invited to attend. The admission is free. MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH (By Mrs. Tabb.) Sabbath was a very cold day yet quite a number found their way to the house worship. The rostrum was filled in the morning by Rev. A. J. Mitchell. He took for his text Eph. iv. subject, "Love." We felt much benefited from his sermon. In the evening he preached from Heb. xii. 1, and made our hearts feel glad in the salvation of our souls. We can only say, come again Rev. Mitchell. A reunion of the Missionary circle of Mt.avatar Baptist church will be held on Friday evening, January 26, 1912, at 8 o'clock, at the church. All the members are requested to be presett. A lunchoon will be served. The first regular meeting of the year of Naomi Tabernacle No. 28, District of Tabor, had a real spiritual meeting. Each one spoke as the spirit directed them, and we pray that the Lord will direct us for success is our, Julia Tabb. H. P. Mary D. Davis, C. R. We are glad to note that Dt. yours are better. Look out. We expect to have a lecture by Scott Walker in the near future. Subject. "The World Is Money Crazy." St. Paul A.M.E. Church St. Paul A.M.E. Church South Side. By Anna Gibson.) First quarterly meeting held Sunday, January 21, 1912, at St. Paul by Rev. R. H. Bumry, D. D., presiding elder, with quite a number of the city pastors will be present at the 3 p. m. service. Pastors and members of all city churches are cordially invited to be present. Rev. R. H. Morris of Brown's Chapel, will preach the sacramental sermon. There are revival meetings going on at St. Paul all week. We would like to have a great number of souls saved. The St. Paul Sabbath school is doing very well. Miss Lilia Leffrens has a fine class. We are doing fine and would like "you to come in and visit us some Sunday. Miss Melrose Dickson was a visitor at the home of Miss Anna Gibson. Bethany Baptist Church TIOGA ST., BRUSHTON. We must admit that she is more than Bethany, of old for she broke her record financially for this season on last Sunday under the plans of our new pastor. The church collections were more than $50. We have known it to be less than $20 on the same date in former years. We hope the time is here that members will see to it that the great plans are carried out. We know by doing we have the sympathy and support of the many friends of church and pastor. Let every one do his full share in carrying out the plans, then if we feel short of success, we can throughfully say "Lord it isn't." We are desirous of recognizing all our sister churches in our installation services which will take place in the near future. Our pastor being a stranger in the city and fearing he might omit some, would be very grateful to the pastors if they would accent this as an invitation to take part in said services and acknowledge the same by addressing a card of acceptance to the Bethany Baptist church. Address No. 9 Mohier street, Brushton, Pa. A notification of the reception of your card will contain the date and hour of said series and the part you will be requested to take on said program. WEST END A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (By Ozella Barnaby) Rev. Sils Williams, pastor of the West End A. M. E. Z. church, preached an able sermon Sunday morning, January 14, from Psalm 7:23. His text was "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord." He was at his best. Quarterly meeting will be held at West End Sunday, January 21. Rev. Ware of Mt. Washington will preach at 2 o'clock. The baby of Rev. and Mrs. Williams will be baptized. All are welcome to come. Misses Edith Butler Bessie Streets and Silvia Dodson will give a Leap Year party on Thursday, January 25. Don't forget the rally on the fourth Sunday. Corner Colwell and Miller streets, Fittsburgh, Pa. Rev. W. W. Brown, D. D. pastor; W. G. Thornton, church clerk. January 1, 1912. Report of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Year 1911. Received. January ... $ 444 80 February ... 346 72 March ... 711 75 April ... 692 75 May ... 2,383 93 June ... 429 26 July ... 657 54 August ... 290 13 September ... 337 02 October ... 489 83 November ... 356 57 December ... 437 07 Total ... $7,577 37 Paid Out. January ... $ 344 95 February ... 551 00 March ... 647 45 April ... 501 98 May ... 319 64 June ... 1,190 74 July ... 1,954 06 August ... 342 76 September ... 534 45 October ... 406 13 November ... 374 69 December ... 481 95 Total ..... $7,079 80 Summary. Total received with 1910 balance ..... $7.748 36 Total paid out during 1911 ..... 7.679 80 Balance brought forward to 1912 ..... $ 68 56 Disbursements itemized. Pastor's salary $1,510,000 Pastor's donations 120 10 Pastor's Aid 125 44 Organist's salary 120 00 Chorister's salary 120 00 Church missionary's salary 120 00 Clerk's salary 120 00 Treasurer's salary 60 00 Organ pumper's salary 30 00 Sexton's salary 480 00 Gas for heat 124 72 Gas for light 132 38 Visiting preachers 142 62 Plumbing 175 50 Printing 67 50 Beulah Baptist church property 547 00 Education 165 00 Foreign mission 617 20 Repairs on church and parsonage 71 60 Evangelical service 162 00 Communion set 149 00 Paid on six lots (Addison street) 2,000 00 Church supplies 38 48 Convention and association work 30 10 City and county taxes 86 11 Cleaning church 141 00 Hauling 5 00 Special officers 3 10 Books for choir 14 10 Attorney service 69 50 Miscellaneous 134 85 Total ..... $7,679 80 Grand Total Received by Church Auxiliaries. Received by church ..... $7,577 37 Received by Woman's Missionary circle ..... 762 90 Received by B. Y. P. A ..... 370 55 Received by Sunday school ..... 260 74 Received by Little Builders ..... 42 83 Received by Early Morning prayer meeting ..... 14 57 Grand Total ..... $9,028 96 Membership. Re-registration ..... 975 Received by letter ..... 11 Received by experience ..... 95 Received by restoration ..... 4 Received by baptism ..... 49 — 1134 Lost by letter ..... 18 Lost by death ..... 9 — 27 Present Membership 1,107. Respectfully submitted. GEO. RICHARDSON. Treasurer: W. G. THORNTON. Church Clerk. W. A. JOHNSON. Secretary T. B. Not Beautiful to Modern Eyes. The famous beauties of the world are wise when they leave no portraits of themselves, says a writer. Take Marguerite of Valdez. She was an amoral, dishonourable, criminal, scholing, unscrupulous, villainous, but she was dowered with such charm that there was not a jailer or an enemy she could not charm if she tried. No, nor a woman—even the wives of her lovers. Men came from every country, taking year-long journeys, only to see her, and went away after a little glimpse saving they had "seef loveliness itself." Then one sees her portraits. Too much forehead, not enough eyebrow; a straight nose and expressive mouth (in one picture a lovely mouth)—and that is all. Mary Queen of Scots was lovely—three kinedoms battled because of her beauty—and yet her pictures leave one cold. Fouche said her portrait showed every trait of the lowest criminal type. That was before he knew whose picture he criticised. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS THE COURIER A race without a history is not unlike "the Man Without a Country," whose desolate life Dr. Edward Everett Hale has so graphically pictured in his book of that title. So, a race with no written history—no background, no great characters, no great achievements in war and peace, for hope and inspiration of itself and of its children—is poor indeed. Even savage races, before and since "we have the letters Cadmus gave," one of the most priceless possessions mankind possesses, have invented all sorts of devices to perpetuate the memory of their own existence, and what they said and what they did. From this same sentiment has grown that high and noble characteristic of mankind only among living creatures of reverential care and treatment of the old and infirm of the family, of the tribe, of the nation, and which has given us the soulful maxim, "old men for counsel; young men for war." Standing in the dark shadows after Joab, the Captain of the Host, had finally murdered Abner, King David said: "Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel!" It is natural for great men to appreciate great men. So we as a race sorrowed over the death of Daniel Alexander Payne and of Frederick Douglass; so we as a nation sorrowed over the death of Lincoln, of Sumner and of Grant. In speaking of the great success of the fifth annual Georgia State Fair at Macon, last November, in a personal letter to our Mr. Fortune, President R. R.'Wright said, among other things, of the collection of photographs of distinguished negroes, made a feature of the exhibits. I want to get you to come to our fair next year and speak upon the distinguished men the negro race has produced. We had a great many responses and a great many pictures. It was the first time in the history of negro fairs that three denominations of currency, signed by the four negro registers—Bruce, Lyons, Vernon and Napler—have been exhibited. I feel that this is a step in the direction of calling the world to the prominent men of the race." It is a step in the right direction; there should be more steps taken like it. For instance, we have no history of the reconstruction period from the negro viewpoint, other than that given by George W. Williams in his "History of the Negro Race in America." Senator B. K. Bruce loomed large in that period, which the story of his life would cover. His distinguished son, Prof. R. C. Bruce, may tell it, for us some day—New York Age. It is interesting to note that the white waiters are busying themselves with a petition to the American Federation of Labor asking for recognition as a labor organization. The opinion of the head waiter at Hotel Schenley is worth consideration. He says that the waiters want a wage of $10 per week and a ten per cent. commission on all his sales. This, he adds, would relieve the patron of his moral obligation to tip, and at the same time act as a stimulus to the waiter to serve as many patrons as possible and serve them as well as possible. We suggest that negro waiters get awake to this idea, and find some way to organize and join the American Federation, which will welcome them as members and afford them an impartial protection. Gifted as they are with the innate sense of what constitutes service, the negro waiter should easily hold his own in the field of competition. It requires but little effort to secure the needed protection at the hands of the Federation; so let the colored man take the white while it serves.—Pittsburgh Courier. When, some young and thoughtful man comes forward with honest criticism with respect to the business methods in use in many of our churches, instead of crying him down and discouraging all effort in throwing the light upon present methods, those responsible for present methods should be foremost in welcoming the criticism, and in turning on all the light possible, that the sanity and efficiency of their methods may be made thoroughly manifest. When it is contended that the quality of moral and spiritual leadership in those who dominate affairs in our churches and societies is not what it should be, no man should be more interested in a full and thorough investigation of affairs than the men serving in such capacities of leadership—Baltimore Afro-American Ledger. John Arthur Johnson, champion heavyweight of the world, is back in his native land once more, returning recently from Europe, where he appeared with great success in the leading variety houses. The champion is in excellent health and one of the first things he did upon reaching New York was to deny the rumor that he had retired from the ring. Johnson says he has no idea of retiring and is willing to meet all corners, his only stipulation being that he dictate terms as to what (end of the purse he is to receive. The champion is in Chicago, where he is spending the holidays with his mother. The International Hotel Workers' union, a white organization, are protesting against the tipping system and demanding what is equivalent to a salary of $30 per week. It has become fashionable for New York hotels to advertise the fact that they employ none but "white waiters" and the fashion, it is probable, will spread to other large cities. The negro hotel men of New York should hold a convention and seek a remedy for the desperate condition that confronts them.—New York Age The merciless money sharks are devouring their prey in a most greedy way and are putting their victims under a lifetime burden. Our people, mostly those who are ignorant, are falling in the hands of their usury dealers and they are being robbed in an unlimited manner. Several days ago a negro went to the office of one of these sharks to pay up. He entered the cash on his book and asserted to the negro that he did not give receipts for money and made him understand that hereafter do not ask for any more receipts. They are loaning their money at 100 per cent. We know of a case where a negro borrowed $15 and paid $15 interest. These traps are set for people of our race and they are getting the money out of them. We advise the people of our race who are obliged to borrow, borrow from a bank and let the shark alone. They take the advantage of your ignorance and rob you; and as long as you deal with them your nose will be "on the grinding stone," a hewer of wood and a drawer of water.—Palesine Plaindealer. Gordon Isham, an East Tennessee negro farmer, raised 187 hogs this year which averaged 380 pounds in weight and were the best marketed so far this year at Morristown. Isham realized $4,618.30 from his hogs at the wholesale price of 6½ cents a pound. It is safe to bet that negro has no trouble with his white neighbors. It is also safe to bet that he enjoys the respect of every one of them. A man who raises corn enough to fatten that many hogs hasn't any time to get into trouble. And now that his hogs are marketed he is doubtless busy fixing up his fences, repairing his sheds, caring for his cattle, fertilizing his land and preparing for next year's crops. He has learned the secret of thrift and happiness. Work has solved the life problem with him, and it lies within the reach of thousands of other negroes to make similar successes if they will but resist the lure of idleness and shiftlessness and devote themselves to a fixed task with a white man's constancy.—Nashville Tennesseean. Fisk University is receiving subscriptions toward a $300,000.00 endowment fund for improvements. No college or institute in America is worthier of support than this school. Long ago it has proved its value to the colored race. The record of Fisk is known throughout the world. It deserves every dollar that will be sent and more. There are hundreds of graduates in various professions all over this country that have been benefited by Fisk and this would be a splendid time to pay a debt of graduates by sending a mite toward meeting the $300,000. Men of our race, wishing to do something tangible for education and uplift of the race; the training of young men and women for the higher walks of life, could do nothing better than to contribute to this deserving college. Fisk College believes in the broad education of men and women and puts a premium on the highest development of a student. Again we say, Fisk is worthy of a donation, no matter how small or large. Illinois Chronicle. A great many people do not have anything to eat today because they ate it all up yesterday. We once owned a beautiful chrome-colored dog that had more sense than his master. That dog was never hungry. The rise in the price of meats never worried him. How did he manage it? Simply enough. He never sandered or threw one away. When he was fed he would eat his fill and then gather up the fragments, dig a small hole in the yard some place and bury them. He knew every place in the yard where his food was buried. When he was hungry and there was nothing doing at the kitchen, he would dig up some of his food and eat it. He would never disturb his reserved food as long as his portion went to him from the kitchen when he wanted it. Prof. Franklin H. Gladding, of Columbia university, said in a recent address, that "one of the possibilities of human betterment is that all the people in the world should have enough to eat." Very true; but it will never be until people learn to save the fragments.—New York Age. No man can be a good leader who is not a good follower. No man who is self-centered, narrow and jealous can ever make a successful leader. There are few men capable of real leadership and it is quite amazing that such a few who aspire to leadership are not cognizant of that fact. "Leaders are born not made." The people choose their leaders and they know the man who is capable of leadership without his labelling himself as such. True leadership is recognized without much sir on the part of him possessed with that great quality and will burst forth despite all of the attempts to crush it out. True leadership cannot be imprisoned—Charleston (W. Va.) Mountain Leader. The thinking members of the race should see the necessity of greater opportunities given our young physicians to secure hospital practice. To think of how great the advantages of the white doctor to practice on both white and colored in all hospitals and the door closed against our own, is a serious question, more anon- Illinois Chronicle. It is not too early for farmers to begin making preparations for farming next year, in order to make banner crops. BETHLEHEM, A. M. B. CHURCHER, Jonner Wylie avenue and Hine street Sunday services 10:30 A.M. 7:48 P.M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 P. M. Class meeting, Friday, 8 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 2987 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPSICOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson St. N. 5. Pg. Sunday services, 10:45 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:30 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meet- ing, 7:45 P. M. mg. 7:46 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 40 Arthur Street. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Varrick C. E. Society, 6:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; class meeting, Friday evening; communion services every first Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. CHURCH. Corner Euclid avenue and Harvard street, Pittsburg. 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. Parsonage, 5714 Broad street. Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 M. lally except Monday. BODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH EAST Bldd, Pittsburg, Pa. Pastor's Study at church from 12 to 8 p. m. Peaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. Beats free. All are welcome. REV. O. S. SIMMS, D.D., Pastor, 620 Thompson street. Bell Phone, 3897-W Highland. Payne A. M. E. Church. Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Alien 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. Epsa pastor. Highland Baptist church—Sunday service, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.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. Wells, pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church—Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p.m.; prayer meeting Wednesday night; 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. Wednesday night prayer meeting, 8 p.m. REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY, D. D., Pastor. Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's Chapel A. M. B. church, Henslock and Boyle streets North Side Sundays—Morning service, 10:30; Sunday school, 8:00 p. m.; Christian Endevor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p. m. REV. R. H. MORRIS. Pastor. 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. E. N. THOMAS, Pastor. 51 Monroe avenue, Bellevue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. G. 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 fourth 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 Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZIER, Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tioga and Dumferline Streets. Rev. J. M. Davis, Pastor. Service Sabbath 11 a. m. 7:45 p. m. Young People's meeting, 7 p. m. Sabbath bath 2:30 p. m. Prayer meetings. Wednesday, 5 p. m. Class meeting. Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. UNIONTOWN. Pa. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—Rev Thompson, pastor—Preaching at 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school at 2:20 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:20 p. m., and preaching at 7:45 p. m. Zion A. M. E. church—Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching. 1045 m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. R. soctly, 6:30 p. m., preaching, 7:45 p. m. Mt. Rose Baptist church—Rev Thomas Ford, pastor—Preaching 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; preaching, 7:45 p. m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1922 St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D. pastor-preserving 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 3:30 p. m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; prescribing 7:45 p. m. Waymen A. M. E., Preston avenue, Services every Lord's day at 10:40 m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 16 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 Belletue, Pa. Good Hope Baptist Church Service. Fifty-fourth and Penn Avenue. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 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, 6109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in the church. Hours, 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. Wednesday and Friday. Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church, McKeesport, PA. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sabbath school at 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Salminders, pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, McKeenport. Preaching at 11 a. m., sunday school at 2 p. m. Allen's Christian Endeavor at 6 p. m. and preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Young, pastor. Gladden A. M. E. Church, Homestead, Pa. C. R. Goggins, pastor—Services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening; literary Thursday evening. The Peoples' Mission, Wilkinsburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m., the Juvenile Missionary hand at 3:30 p. m., preaching at 7:45 p. m., Wednesday evening prayer meeting. FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Reliable Positions Furnished Reliable Colored Help Our Specialty Bell Phone 5937 Highland. 6321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa... RESULTS YOU can get them by advertising in this paper. It reaches the best class of people in this community. Use this paper if you want some of their business. Use This Paper The Pittsburgh Courier is the only Afro-American Newspaper published in Greater Pittsburgh Read it. It is your paper. GREENSBURG (By Nellie Hackney) Lawrence Anderson, Thomas Stokes and Herbert Jackson spent Sunday in Unlontown. Frank Stokes has been very ill with pneumonia at his home in Washington street, but is improving. Mrs. Anna Swan entertained Mrs. and Mrs. J. H. Hackney, son and daughter at dinner on Sunday. Miss Laura Swan of Jeanneette, worshiped at Bethel on Sunday morning. Rev. G. C. Sampson of Richmond, Ind., was the guest of his sister-law, Mrs. J. N. Hackney, on Tuesday. A congregational meeting was held on Wednesday evening at Bethel church to make plans for their annual supper which is to be held in February. Rev. Powell officiated at the funeral services of Homer Bamjan of Irwin on Monday. Mrs. B. B. Wright of Irwin passed through our city last week en route from Philadelphia. Mrs. Minnie Bowman of Beaufort, S.C., is the guest of her sister. Mrs. C. We regret to lose the services of Miss Hackley as our correspondent on account of her heavy school duties, but she has secured for us, another agent in the person of Miss-Martha Dickson, 352 Mill street, and we wish our readers to extend to our new agent all courtesies. (Manager.) Are You in Arrears on your subscription? You know WE NEED THE MONEY SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1912 SECRET SOCIETY NOTICES GRAND LODGE OF F. & A. M. Seventh Mennonite district—Brother John C. Morton, R. W. G. Jr. Warden and District Deputy Grand Master, 16 Miller street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mt. Moriah No. 36—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Frederic E. Lee, W. M.; Edward W. Johnson, secretary. St. John's No. 50, Sewickley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Mattes, Jr., secretary. Star West No. 62—Stated meeting second Saturday each month. Samuel Scott, 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. King Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Falls—Stated meeting third Saturday each month. Jewelrich Boulding, W. M.; Lewis Ewing, secretary. St. Cypress No. 18—Wm. A. Morrison, W. M.; Nelson J. Miller, secretary. Stated meeting first Thursday. Washington. No. 77. Washington- C. A. Strawthers, W. M.; C. W. Jones- secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Monessen No. 79. Monessen—Julius Smith. W. M.; Ashby Boyer, secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Eureia No. 83. Bellevue—Stated communication second Wednesday each 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. Patsburg—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, Connellville—Mositing night first and third Tuesday night in the month. Sandy McNeal, W. M.; James Strange, sec. Iron City Lodge No. 17. 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. Lema Paxton, E. R.; B. L. Rose, 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 McCure hall, corner Main and Morgantown avenue, Uniontown, Pa. W. L. Winstown, E. R.; Geo. Brown, F. Sec. Coke 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. 156, Bradford, Pa—Meets first and third Thursday, 18 Chambers street. Rev. P. H. Williams, E. R.: E. J. Enty, F. Sec. matta Commandary Eminent commander, George Cochran; generalissimo, Samuel P. Buckner; captain general, David D. Richards; recorder, Charles Richardson; treasurer, Lewis W. Wagoner; senior warden, James C. Dews; junior warden, Charles Coy; standard bearer, John H. Thornton; sword bearer, Clarence Findley; warder, George Robinson; sen-zel, Joshua Lincoln; prelate, Res. C. J. Powell, D. D.; associate prelate, Jey. J. H. Dandridge. ODD FELLOWS Meetings of Grand United Order of Odd Kellows in Odd Fellows' hall, Irwin avenue and Jackson street, North Side. Union Western Star Lodge, No. 1516, first and third Wednesday evening. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stevenson, secretary, 54 McNaugher avenue. Allegheny Council, No. 232, fourth Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1937 Irwin avenue. Household of Ruth, No. 56, first and third Friday evenings. Household of Ruth, No. 1784, second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs Byrdle Crankleton, secretary, 1116 Decatur street. Allegheny Patrarchly, No. 11, fourth Monday evening. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. News items affecting these lodges please mail to The Pittsburg Courier. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Smoky City Cities No. 29. Meeting first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Odd Fellows hall. North Side. James Mason, C. C. T. A. Wilson, K. of R. B. North Bide Lodge, No. 124, L B P, O. E of W.—Meets at the Best, 206 Robinson street, North Bide, second and fourth Mondays of each month. J. Walter Frasier, E. R.; Jesse W. Harris, F. B. Gen. J. B. Swetzer Camp, No. 98, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.—Meets at Memorial hall, Fifth avenue, on second and fourth Friday nights of each month. New Castle Lodge No. 38, K. of P., meets first and third Friday of each month. Alexander Williams, C. C.; Commodore Tilden, K. of R. S. Damon Lodge No. 28, K. of P. meets first and third Thursday each month at Odd Fellows hall, Wylie and Benton. Frederick C. Gould, C. C.; Jas. A. Baldwin, K. of P. & S.; Jesse Harris, M. of F. ROYAL GRAND NO. 81, A. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Odd Fellows' hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. G. I. 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. Pryor, 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. Mattie 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, Charlerol, Fa. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. L O, OE 8T, 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 Butler street 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 council, 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. Swetzer camp meets on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at Soldiers' Memorial hall, Fifth avenue. The Liberty Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, meets on first and third Mondays of each month at their lodge room, Reformers building, at 8 o'clock p.m. Mrs. R. E. Payne, Worthy Matron, 134 Flavel street, East End; Miss Sog. Booker, Worthy Recorder, 511 Lennon street, East End. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge. No. 22, Knights of Pythias, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Melta hall, Sheridan street, East End. Hour of opening, 8 p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and S. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T.—Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.; Sir Samuel P. Buckner, generalissimo; Sir David D. Richards, Capt. Gen.; Sir William S. Lewis, recorder; Sir John T. Thornton, treasurer; Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D., prelate; Rev. J. H. Dandridge, assistant 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. Esther chapter No. 7, Order of the Eastern Star—Stated meeting third Thursday of each month at 6004 Center avenue. Rosa E. Hill, W. M.; Luccile Lewis, secretary. Naomi Tabernacle No. 39, Daughters of Tabor—Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month at Re- formers hail. Frankstown avenue. East End. Julia Tabb. H. P., 12 Mayflower street, East End; Maggie Moore, V. R., 6828 Upland street, East End. McKeesport, Pa. Giffering Diamond Tabernacle, No. 37, Daughters of Tabor, meets second Tuesday night of each month at 1118 Market street. Lily of the Valley Court of Calla tha. No. 367, meets Frat Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Market street. ELIZABETH, PA Walnwright lodge, No. 45, K. of P. Brother A. T. Scott, C. C.; Brother French E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Burton, prelate; Brother Wesley H. Stratton, M. of E.; Brother Charles S. Batch, M. of F.; Brother Stanley Simmons, K. of R and S; Brother R. E. Pangburn, M. of A; Brother Charles Henderson, M. I. G Brother George E. Saunders, O. G; Brother George B. Saunders, M. W; Brother Charles Preston, Brother French E. H. Greene, V. C.; Brother Simmons, trustees, Brother French E H. Greene was elected delegate to grand lodge. Advance lodge, No. 2995 of G. U. O of O. F. election as follows: Guardian Hiram Simmons; warden, James Bar; nobile grand, Oscar Goodrich; vice grand, Frenk Sweeny; worthy chaplain, Rev. John, Lotterbury; worthy treasurer, Fred R. Batch; E. Ernest Moore; P. S.; Fred R Batch; P. N. G.; A. T. Scott, N. F. Joseph K. Burges; P. N. F., French E. H. Greene; advocate, Jesse Greene; degree lecturers, Fred R. Batch and French E. H. Greene. WAYNE'SBURG, PA The most worshipful grand lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Blite Masons of Pennsylvania officers: H. R. Workman, G. master; Joseph Washington, Dep. G. master; Jerry M. Lannon, G. S. 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. Deborah Tabernacle No. 41. I. O. of T. Daughters of Tabor, meets second and fourth Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall, corner Beaver and Broad street, Swickley, Pa. Mrs. Mattle F. Bowden, H. P.; Mrs. Martha Anderson, v. P.; Mrs. G. H. Hallard, C. R.; Mrs. R. H. Lee, V. H.; Mrs Lucy Blackson, C T. NEWS FROM ALL OHIO COR-RESPONDENTS MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NO LATBR THAN TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK. MANAGER. Steubenville, O. Steubenville, O. (By S. F. Cook.) Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at Quinn A. M. E. church. Geo. Smith of North High street, who had his leg dislocated at the High Shaft mine is improving. W. M. Brown of Adam street, is not so well at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ormes of East Liverpool, O., spent Sunday the guests of the Messrs. Guyder of Court street. Miss Eva Simms left for Buckhannon, W. Va., where she expects to make her home. Chas. Garret of South street, left for his former home at High Point, N. C. W. K. Braddon, with the assistance of R. L. Johnson and H. C. Davis, gave a stag dinner on Sunday. Rev. Garner and Rev. Cosby were the guests of W. H. Greene while in the city. Paul Howard has been added to the choir of the Simpson church. His voice is surprisingly heavy and he is taking voice culture. We hope for a bright future for this young man. The choir under the direction of Miss Gertie Howard is in an excellent condition. Miss Gladys Brown is organist. Rev. Garner of St. Clairville and Rev. Crosby of Wheeling, were in the city last week helping with the revival at the Baptist church which closed on Sunday night. The revival meetings began on Sunday night at Simpson church. L. D. Howard is confined at his home with a badly sprained limb. There are quite a number of sick folks at present in the city. Mrs. Goldie Watkins and little daughter, Bertha Catherine, of Bridgeport, were the girl of Miss Martha Washburn. Everett Gregory entertained some of his friends at the Santan Social club last Thursday. Quinn A. M. E. church is moving forward financially and spiritually. The church is out of debt and carrying a splendid bank account. The delegates to the Third Episcopal District held their convention at the church last Thursday and much business of interest pertaining the general conference was accomplished. Rev. Dr. J. H. Jones. presiding elder, held quarterly meeting last Sunday and preached an able and instructive sermon. Dr. J. H. Jones. bishop from the Third Episcopal District. There is not a more competent man in the A. M. E. church than Rev. J. H. Jones for the high and sacred office. He would reflect with much credit to the Race and church. AKRON O AKRON O (By Mary Broaday.) Dr. Wm. Beckham, the noted evangelist and missionary, lectured to a large congregation at the Second Baptist church on Thursday evening. No one can be more enthusiastically received than he is here. Mrs. Rosa Johnson, the evangelist from Cleveland, O., who has been conducting the revival at the Bethel A. M. E. church since New Years' will be there the greater part of this week. G. T. Gross, one of the most influential members of the Second Baptist church, who has been ill is slightly improved. His many friends hope he will soon be entirely well. Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor served a delicious dinner Sunday and had for their guests Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Ruth and Leonard Anderson, Chas. Stepp and sister, Fannie. Mrs. Tom Anderson attended the funeral of Jos. Wilkins at Painesville, Ohio. Must have notes Tuesday.—(Manager.) DAYTON, O. (By Ruth Alston.) The Union Ministerial association met last Monday morning at the Esker Street A. M. E. church parsonage. There was eight present. Arrangements were finished for carrying on the Union revival services. The services starred at the Westerlan Methodist church on Monday evening, January 15, 1912. Mrs. Julia Bond and Miss Laura McOee of Lima, were the guests of Mrs. Mary Waters on Hawthorne street over Sunday. Miss Ruth Aston entertained Miss Laura McOee of Lima at dinner on Monday evening. Messas, Marvian and Lewis and Banks of Willforce Varsity, were in the city on Monday. Rev. C. D. Young of Wren, O., was the guest of Rev. Alston last week. The cantata "Jeptha's Daughters," which will be THE COURIER given by, the choir of Eaker Street church, will be rendered February 14. Mrs. J. G. Robinson of Bellefontaine, was in the city on Sunday the guest of Mrs. Lillie Mitchell. Mrs. Katie Smith of Fitch street, has been quite ill. The Sewing circle of Eaker Street church met at the church last Thursday. Mrs. Omega. Mitchell has been on the sick list. The Sunday school of Eaker Street church elected the following officers for the ecuising year. Superintendent, Miss Mamie Banks; assistant superintendent, Alonzo Wade; secretary, Miss Almeda Farrow; assistant secretary, Miss Dorena Hedgepath; treasurer, Mrs. Arca Lee; organist, Miss Verna Thomas; assistant organist, Miss Ruth Alston; chorister, Miss Sadie Alston; pastor, Rev. P. Alston. The same teacher of each class was elected. Carl Powell is in the Miami Valley hospital. Mrs. Mirah Gaines spent last Sunday visiting her mother at Washington. Miss Bertha Tamms and Tom Payne are to be joined in marriage next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. Mattie Anderson entertained the Ladies' Friday Afternoon club at her home in Euclid avenue, last Friday afternoon, in a pleasing manner. After program was rendered a delicate luncheon was served. Smithfield, Ohio Smithfield, Ohio (By Viola Carter.) The protracted meeting is going on here at the A. M. e. church, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Beall were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith of McIntyre on Sunday. David Freeman of McIntyre, attended church here on Sunday night. John Little of Richmond, was the guest of D. W. Bigsby and family on Monday. Mr. Gill and wife were entertained at Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Harris, Mrs. Cary Hargrave has returned home from Homestead. Mrs. C. H. Thomas, Miss Florence Christian and Miss Ilene Washington are convalescing. Gerald Binns and Joseph Beall and Miss Virginia Smith and Eiffle Beall attended the party of Miss Alice Fairfield of Harrisville on Saturday night. Miss Louisa Thomas of Mansfield, is the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Thomas. Prof. Chas. Reynolds was the guest of Mrs. Jas. Carter and family on Friday. John Christian and wife, Gerald Binns and Norman Bigsby and Miss Stella Smith were guests/of Ed. Washington's family on Monday night. Prof. Chas. Reynolds was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pearl on Sunday. Miss Alice Faithful of Harrisville, is the guest of Mrs. Hays Harris. Festus Castle is the guest of friends here. Jas. Beall and C. H. Thomas visited Dillonville on Saturday. Mrs. Earnest Freeman was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Veney on Sunday. Wheeling, W. Va. (By Ella Kennedy.) Mr. Blair, who has been in the city for some time, has moved his family also and are settled in their new residence on the corner of Eoff and Alley Seven. The promoters of the Y. M. C. A. met at the Lincoln school last Monday evening to complete arrangements for that organization. We are convinced that all citizens of Wheeling who are interested in the welfare of the Race and of humanity, will feel it is one of the best ways by which our young men can be brought to become an honor to themselves and the Race. By thus supporting a good cause as this we throw open the doors of opportunity and enable the young men to protect himself from his own disadvantages. The entertainment given at the residence of Mrs. Cora Cora last week was very successful, financially speaking. Owing to the delay on the part of the members in the reporting of tickets that club will not announce until the next issue who the fortunate one was to receive the prize now on exhibition in Dr. Gray's drug store window. Mrs. 'Back of South Huron street, on the Island, is on the sick list. The members of the A. M. E. church of Martins Ferry, are making great headway toward the new church to be erected there. We believe that under the guidance of such a leader as Rev. Randall's nothing but success could follow it. He has won the confidence of some of the most influential men in Martins Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Freeman of Eoff street, closed the holiday season last week when she entertained a few of her friends in honor of her house guest, Mrs. Plumer of Unlontown. The house decorations, which were in keeping with the season, were a display of much tassel on the part of the decorations. The diversions of the evening were music and various games, after which a very elaborate dance was performed by the hostess. Those who aided in bidding the holiday season a farewell were Mrs. C. H. Plumer, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Taplett, Miss Krager, Miss Murry, Elsworth Plumer, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman. the musical and Literary club meet at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Davis last Monday evening at which time it was shown that great things seem be expected of this club in the near future. Miss Clara Yannoy and Miss Helen Patterson and Lindolph Pearl of Washington, Pa. were the guests of Miss Charlotte Gray on Sunday. Mrs. C. H. Phimer and son, Ellis worth, of Uniontown, Pa. have returned home after having spent a few days in the city as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Freeman. The opening of the new pipe organ in the Simpson M. E. church last Tuesday evening was a very interesting as well as profitable event and none failed to appreciate the rare talent they have produced. The super given at the residence of Mrs. Lottie Carpenter last Thursday evening by the Pastor's Aid Society of the Wayman A. M. E. church was one worthy of favorable commendation. Rev. R. R. Downs, P. E., preached two excellent sermons in the Wayman A. M. E. church on Sunday after which he administered the holy sermon. Mrs. S. J. Davis, who was summoned to Chicago by the death of her aunt, carried with her a felt tart system many friends. Daniel Pieper was called to Xenia O. owing to the serious illness of his father. The many friends of Mrs. Edward Rice will be glad to learn that she is improving so rapidly. Little Wilma Gains is on the sick list at this writing. Her many friends are looking for a speedy recovery. William Jones of Twelfth street, who has been confined to his bed for some time, is convalescent. Mrs. J. W. Hughes, who has been on the sick list suffering from la gripe, is much improved. Wilma, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harris, who passed away on Monday evening at her home at Pipe Creek, was brought to Wheeling on Thursday and was laid to rest from the Wayman A. M. E. church by the Rev. J. T. Farley. Interment at Stone cemetery. MEADVILLE (By Virginia M. Douglass.) Miss Gains is leading a revival at Bethel this week. Mrs. Charles Valentine returned to Erie on Saturday. A number of persons from Meadville attended the serenade and reception on Monday evening in Sagertown in honor of the marriage of Frank Jackson and Mrs. Edith Reed of Erie. A number of persons were present from Pittsburgh and Youngtown. They were also serenaded by the Sagertown orchestra. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Jackson much happiness. Misses Edith Douglass and Bessie Johnson were Sagertown visitors on Sunday. Miss Margaret Cox wishes to thank the persons who assisted in the donation given her last week. Miss Cox is improving rapidly. Miss Isabel' Valentine and Virginia Douglass were delegates at the First Baptist church convention of this city. "STICK" WAS BIG BLACKSNAKE Writer Tells of His Narrow Escape From the Deadly Reptile of the Australian Bush. The.blacksnake is the danger of the Australian bush, and a deadly reptile he is, whose bite will kill any one in about eight minutes. Yet, notwithstanding all the warnings I was given, I never could remember to be on the lookout for snakes nor to avoid doing such foolish things as sitting on old dead tree trunks, which are their favorite hiding places. I had just fired two barrels at a rabbit when just in front of me I saw a long, gnarled, black stick, a charred branch of a dead gum, as I thought. Another moment I should carelessly have stepped either across or on it, when one of the ladies of the party, who was walking with us, seized my arm and pulled me backward, calling out in a voice of terror: "Take care, it's a snake!" Roused by her voice, my "stick" woke up and a long black snake wriggled away in front of us. The snake had got to its hole, but my rescuer gilantly bellowed it with her stick, while my other companion rushed up and blew the tail off at a shot. Then of the men dashed away for a snake, with which it was dug out, when we loosened our 20 bores to make sure of killing it. It was a big s-gake and measured well over three f. et. We were far more pleased with our one black snake than if we had shot a hidded rabbits.—Westminster Gazette. MEASURES 100,000TH OF INCH New Apparatus of English Invention That Will Determine Extremely Minute Distances. The extreme delicacy of scientific measurement is shown by an appara- tus of English invention for com- paring officals' standards of length. its action depends upon the interfe- rence of light waves, causing shadow bands, the width of which is half the wave length of the light employed. The red radiation from hydrogen or cadmium is used, and its wave length is, say, the 60,1-1000th of an inch. The machine carries two mites, one of which is attached to one of the glass plates reflecting the light and producing the interference bands. First, the recognized standard rod—say the imperial standard yard—is placed under the two microscopes, and one of its terminal marks is brought under the spier lines of each. Then the rod to be tested is substituted, and one of its terminals is accurately adjusted. If it varies from the length of the standard, the other microscope, carrying the reflector, must be shifted until coincidence is obtained. The number of bands that move past during the shifting, multiplied by the half wave-lengths of the light, gives the difference in length of the rods.—Scientific American. Awful Inquisition. A little colored girl, deeply insulted by her playmate, who had pushed her "off'n de stoop," took her case before the justice of the peace. He inquired into the circumstances and said, turning to the injured one: "The plaintiff is allowed to ask the defendant a question, in regard to the assault." "Wha'a dat yo' say, sah?" "I say that you may ask the defendant a question." "Wh-what'll Ab ask her, sah?" "Any question you like." The child studied the floor a moment. Then, with the politest of smiles, she inquired, "Sally, am you mamma well?"—Everybody's Magazine. Napoleon in the Sepulcher. When, after the Battle of Jena, Napoleon invaded Prussia, he visited Potsdam, which contains the mortal remains of the Prussian kings. The sepulcher of Frederick the Great occupied a prominent site in the mausoleum. When entering the latter, Napoleon uncovered his head, and went directly up to the sarcophagus of the poted warrior. For a moment the conqueror stood still, seemingly absorbed in deep thought. Then with the forefinger of his right hand he wrote the word "Napoleon" in the dust of the huge stone casket, and turning to his marshals said: "Gentlemen, if he were living I would not be here."—Youth's Companion. Macon, Ga.—President Wright has just figured out the expense in holding the Colored State Fair at Macon Nov. 8-18. It amounts to $10,986.27. Of this $2,891.06 was given for premiums for agricultural and industrial exhibits. The agricultural exhibits came from about twenty counties and the industrial exhibits from about forty counties. There were exhibits of one kind or another from eighty-three counties. The area from which exhibits came has increased from year to year. The colored people both in agricultural and industrial lines are gradually being awakened to the importance of improving their agricultural and industrial output. In order to interest them the fair association spent for labor $3,448.14 in the employment of about ninety persons throughout the state and at the fair. The employees spent two or three months traveling by railway or private conveyance in order that they might arouse and instruct the people along the lines which the fair association is striving to emphasize. In addition to this the fair put out in advertising paper $715.45, and in newspaper advertising $501.21. The expense for free attractions, decorations, water, taxes and rent, etc., was $2,424.40. The association has up to date been able to meet all of its expenses and pay all of its debts. It has not sought to be a money making affair, but merely an educational enterprise. It brought to the fair association this year some of the ablest colored men and white men in the country such as Dr. John E. White, Judge George Hilyer of Atlanta, Dr. James H. Dillard of New Orleans, Dr. J. D. Hammond of Augusta, United States Register of the Treasurer J. C. Napler and former Register W. T. Vernon. All of these men and others made addresses. In addition to this, there was brought a large and interesting government exhibit representing the most interesting exhibit shown at fairs and expositions by the government. This was the first time in the history of colored fairs that such an exhibit has been sent by the general government and the securing of the exhibit was regarded as a tribute to the reputation of the fair association. Among the interesting features of the fair was the fact that the Central railroad, through Vice President Winburn and J. F. Jackson, agricultural agent, offered premiums for the best corn exhibits by colored boys in the counties along the Central lines. There were two premiums this year. The $100 premium was won by J. L. Reddick of Bibb county, who raised 112 bushels to the acre, and the boy's prize, a $60 scholarship in the Georgia State Industrial College, was won by Lawrence James of Houston county. Since then clubs have been organized in Putnam, Lee, Polk, Laurens, Taylor, Washington, Upson, Meriwether, Jefferson. Early, Bullock, Morgan, Bibb, Effingham, Wilkinson, Henry, Screyen, Chatham, Randolph, Richmond, Sumter, Emahuel, Dougherty, Terrell and Burke counties. These will take part in the exhibits at the colored state fair next year. Perhaps among the most interesting agricultural exhibits were those made by M. L. Yopp and E. D. Ashley, who won the premiums offered by the Macon, Dublin and Savannah railway through J. T. Wright, vice president and general manager. The first prize of $75 was won by Moses L. Yopp of Dublin and the second was won by E. D. Ashley of Bullards. Yopp's exhibit from Laureens was unique. His cotton attracted the attention of everyone who visited the fair. President Wright and his associates in the Colored State Fair are greatly gratified with the aid that has been given them by the Central and Macon, Dublin and Savannah railways. He claims to have been inspired in this by J. F. Jackson, agricultural agent of the Central railroad, who is taking great interest in the corn clubs in the state. The next fair will likely be held in Macon about the same time next November. HOWARD IS PRESIDENT OF LIBERIAN REPUBLIC HE SUCCEEDS ANOTHER NEGRO NAMED BARCLAY IN OFFICE. Monrovia, Liberia—Daniel Howard was inaugurated as president of the republic of Liberia, succeeding another negro named Barclay, who for eight years had occupied the office. A procession headed by the members of the legislature, led by the speaker of the senate and the house of representatives, escorted Howard to the chamber of representatives. Here the new president, after taking the oath, read his inaugural address, in which he set forth his ideas on reform and advanced several schemes for the development of the country. He made special reference to the present political situation of Liberia and its relations to the great powers and said that the uncertainty of the past had given way to the positive assurance that Liberia's integrity would remain intact. FISHHAWKS MAKE PLAY. Turks around the Bosporus amuse themselves by playing pitch and catch with the burger fishhawks. They throw high in the air a lump of raw meat, and the bawks pounce upon the meat before it strikes the ground, and make away with it to the little ones. NEW BREW OF TEA. An excellent tea can be brewed from the common species of fern, called the "maiden hair." 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Rates reasonable. Old established house. Mrs. Ada Palmer, Proprietress. centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great condition. Inquire at once. 1012 Wylie Avenue Turn Over a New Leaf By subscribing for THIS PAPER EIGHT SUNSHINE A Sermon But unto you who fear my name shall the Son of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings.—Malachi. We are told in the Declaration of Independence that it is a self-evident truth that all men are created equal, yet it must be admitted that there are distinctions among men which may be due to their wealth, their birth, their education or their rank and station. These distinctions are not inherent, but are the outcome of our social laws and customs, and are entirely outward or extraneous and do not change men in the least, so far as their nature is concerned. However, there are men and men, and if created equal, they soon differ from each other in character, disposition and apparently nature, and this difference comes about by their "faith" in God, which converts, regenerates and makes anew the man who possesses it. Our Lord told Nicodemus (the wealthy aristocrat of the Jewish Sanhedrin) this truth when he said, "Ye must be born again." The more faith a man has the greater will be the difference between him and other men, for faith changes the entire being, and without it no one can please God. So the real difference in men is not a distinction which is the result of cult, but it is their faith; this unites them to God and makes them Christlike. Consequently, a poor man with faith is superior to a rich man who does not possess it, and the newly in life who have an active faith are greater than the most famous of men who fail to believe. The prophet Malachi, who announced the truth, made it very plain that the advent of the Messiah would prove to be either a calamity or blessing to men according to the faith they exercised toward him. To the unbeliever Christ would be as an "oven," while to the believer he would be as a "sun," the former was an illustration of destruction and the latter an illustration of healing. Christ is the sun of the spiritual world just as truly as the solar sun is of the material world. He is the center of attraction. The entire system of theology and the doctrines of grace revolve around Christ, even as the planets and stars revolve around the solar sun. From Genesis to Revelation the various books of the Bible either prophesy of him or record many events of his wonderful life and teachings. Christ as a sun is the source-of life. There is very little sun in the arctic regions, and as a result of it everything is barren, cold and dead, for light and heat are absolutely necessary for life and vegetation; and it perchance, the sun should be blotted out, what gloom and death would be upon the earth! So, If there were no COST OF LIVING INCREASING. The government bureau of labor officially corroborates the fact that it costs more to live now than it ever did before. If anybody has had any doubt about that fact the labor bureau's report just issued ought to convince him. The bureau has compiled statistics covering the prices of 257 commodities in 1910, as compared with 1909, and with the twenty-one year period from 1890 to 1910. Its inquiry is based on wholesale prices. There was an average 2.28 cent. in price of clothes and clothing. WHY MEAT IS HIGH-PRICED. While the statistics issued by the census bureau are published much too late to be considered as news, some of the facts given are important in a news sense. For instance, it is shown that the cattle population of continental America has decreased 6,493,619 head in the decade covered by the report. Hogs have decreased 4,867,409, and sheep 9,694,645 head, making a total decrease of 21,055,673 head of meat-producing animals. During this period the population of the country has been increasing at the rate of a million or more a year, most of whom are consumers of meat in some form and quantity. It is not argued that this can be assigned as the only reason why meat prices are high, nor is it claimed that the figures given are absolutely accurate, but it may be asserted that the condition represented by these figures is one of the contributing causes for the ever-increasing price of meat 'foods - Kansas Farmer. FOOTBALL ITEM. He stood on the bridge of twilight, as the game drew near its close Twas a pensive mood in which he stood on the bridge of the half-back's nose — Louisville Courier Journal. "I shall never ask him for his ad vice again." "What's the matter?" "He never thinks that what I have made up my mind to do is right." Detroit Free Press. Christ, what a barren waste would religion be! But Christ is the sunshine of the world and scatters to the outermost part of the earth the light of knowledge concerning God. We know very little about God apart from the teachings of Christ, but he has brought life and immortality to light. and by his wisdom our mental questionings are set at rest. It is the sunshine of Christ that gives warmth to the world. We live in a selfish, cold and callous world, but Christ scatters the warmth of sunshine and men sympathize, help and love one another. All of the joy we have in this life is simply the radiance of the Sun of Righteousness, for joy without Jesus is no joy at all and is like a sun that gives no light. The wounded feelings of men, those whose spirits have been broken and hearts that ache are healed by the rays of Christ's sunshine, for he who believes the Sun of Righteousness arises with healing in his wings. These things being true, the followers of Christ should carry with them the sunshine of their Lord. They should carry it in the home. It is getting to be a serious matter, the dwindling of the home life of our people. The father should take time to put a little sunshine in his home and not allow his business to become, so great as to keep him from petting his loved ones now and then. The mother should not be out on the streets too much, attending clubs, orders and societies, to the exclusion of her duties at home. To take the sunshine out of a home, so far as the man is concerned, all that is necessary is for the wife or mother to be away from home every evening when the husband or son comes from his office or place of business. If we do not carry the sunshine of Christ in our homes, we need not be surprised to find our children seeking the gas light of our streets as a substitute. Not only in the home, but in our hearts also there should be sunshine. If we carry sunshine in our own hearts, it will be reflected in the hearts of others. The sun is free to all and the Sun of Righteousness may be had by simple faith, and to carry sunshine in our hearts and homes and in the lives of others is not expensive, for we do not have to buy a sun, nor do we have to make a sun, nor do we have to move a sun, but step right in the sunshine of Christ by an active and living faith, knowing that God will take care of us, whatte'er betide. The arctic is moderated by the little sun that it has, and all the coldness of life may be moderated by even a little sunshine of Christ. The advantage that a believer has over the unbeliever is that he has two suns that shines on the last and the unjust shike, and the Sun of Righteousness, which arises for him with healing in his wigs. Let the blessed sunshine in. Clear the darkened windows, Oren wide the doors. Let a little sunshine in. —Walter Rhodes. ON THE CONDUCTOR. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler was talking, in the saloon of the Kaiser Wilhelm II., about American honesty, according to the New York Times. "For all our muckraking writers," he said, "I think the American people are the most honest people in the world." Is an American ever subjected at home to the petty cheats and extortions to which he is subjected in Europe?" Then apropos of foreign honesty, Dr. Butler told a railroad story. "On a foreign railroad," he said, "a commuter had a vow with the conductor. At the end of the row the commuter turned to a friend and said: "Well, the P. D. R. will never see another cent of my money after this." The conductor, who was departing, insisted back and grasped: iooK! what do you what will do? Walk? "Oh, no." said the commuter. "I'll stop buying tickets and pay my fare to you." DIET FOR MILCH COWS. Best silage and alfalfa, with roots and molasses, form an extraordinarily good diet for cows in milk. Molasses with alfalfa is also a good ration for all kinds of cattle and makes a cheap feed. Sugar beet pulp is also good and cheaper than roots, but should be used with care because of the unsanitary condition which its use often brings about in the stable. As to grain, corn is always the best thing on earth when not expensive. A limited amount may be used with alfalfa with excellent results. Barley is all right, but is not so palatable as corn and occasionally a cow may be found that will refuse it. Oats are a good dairy feed when cheap enough to use, but they are out of the question in this short season. Bran is the old stand-by for dairy feeding, but is not so necessary for the reason that alfalfa is similar in compound and is a farm crop that can be produced cheaper than anything else, ton for ton—Field and Farm. PRAIRIE DOG POISON. The Colorado station uses the following poison for prairie dogs and other grain-eating pests, and gets excellent results. Be sure to shut out the chickens and young stock: To 16 quarts of corn or other grain is added one ounce of strychnine sulphate, one teaspoon of syrup and one quart of boiling water. Mix until the grain is all moistened, and then distribute in the proper places. FEMININE EPICUREANISM. "How do you know Mr. Meekton is under the domination of his wife?" "By the way he pretends," replied Miss Cayenne, "to thoroughly enjoy olives and mayonnaise dressing."—Washington Star. "This is a peculiar world," sighed Harry, the hobo. "I've always noticed that the poorer cook a woman is the more liker she is to have some cold vittles for me when I ask her for them?"—Toledo Blade. Where the Acorns Grow By CARL JENKINS (Copyright 1911 by Associated Literary Press) "Just in time for the acorns, my dear!" added Miss Molly Durham to her welcome to her school chum, Miss Cathy Dalton, of the city, as the latter reached the railroad depot at Ravensrest. "Oh, are there acorns?" "Pecks and pecks of them—nice acorns—sweet acorns—acorns falling on your head as you kick around in the dead leaves!" "And I never saw one, except in a picture!" "And there's a man!" "You can't mean it!" "But I do. He's a young man!" "Better and better!" "He's a mysterious young man, with black eyes and curly hair." "Oh, Molly! I'm so glad I came! Go on, quick!" "I don't know his name. He appeared a week ago in a very mysterious manner." "I was up on the hill after acorns. There's a stream there. I was carrying my hat in my hand and whistling 'Yankee Doodle,' and I had just jumped over a log, and my hair was down, and I know I looked my very worst, when—" "Yes, when—" "When I ran right on bim—the man—the young man—the mysterious young man." "And he was gathering acorns." "And he was gathering acorns?" "No, he wasn't. He was fishing. Yes, he just sat on a log fishing, and I couldn't see that he had caught a thing." "And you screamed?" "Not a scream! Cathy Dalton, do you think I'm a child?" "Well, he raised his cap to you?" "No, he didn't. I don't believe he even raised his eyes, though he must have heard me. He just sat there A like a chump and bobbed his fishline, and he paid no more attention to me than as if I were a goose on the other bank." "And everybody says you are so handsome!" "Yes." "He must be so near-sighted that he can't see the end of his nose. And you had to walk off alone?" "Yes, but I broke down bushes and clubbed trees to show how I felt about it. Since he was a trespasser on mother's property he might have had the manners to ask me if farmers didn't feed pigs acorns to fatten them. I looked back four times before the bushes hid him, but he sat there humped up just the same." "And wasn't looking after you?" "Not a look. There is surely a mystery about him." "There surely is, but we'll get to the bottom of it. We'll go after acorns this very afternoon, and we'll see if he ignores both of us. He may be suffering from unrequited love, but he needn't be a cad about it. Just wait till we march up to him!" Dwight Pelham had graduated as an M. D. at Columbia. His health was not of the best, and he had had a hard time to pull through. Then a friend had said to him: "Go up the country and find a quiet place to rest. Fish, hunt and loaf. Don't think of hanging out your shingle for weeks yet, and don't fall in love." And the bearer of the new sheepskin had taken the advice. That is, he had hunted without shooting anything, fished without catching anything, and had escaped the snares of Cupid for two whole weeks when discovered sitting on the log among the acorn trees. Oh, yes, he had seen and heard the whistling girl, but Dr. Drham was shy—very shy. He hoped to remain unnoticed himself, and he flattered himself that he had. He vis- TIME THAT HE HAD WASTED New Yorker Figured He Lost Five Hours In 25 Years, Never to be Brought Back. "You don't remember, I reckon," said the sour-faced man, putting his arms on the showcase, "that I bought a clock of you 25 years ago." "I certainly do not," answered the elderly jeweler, "but I'll take your word for it if you say you did." "Well, I did. It was 25 years ago last Monday." "It's a pretty good clock, then, isn't it? "Oh, yes; the clock's all right. But I've found out something about it that you didn't tell me." "So?" "Yes. When I bought it I asked you how often I'd have to wind it. You said once a week." "Well?" "Well, I've just found out that it'll go eight days without winding." never forgot to wind it; sir. Reg- "Oh, are there acorns?" "And there's a man!" "How delicious!" "And you screamed?" THE COURIER ★ ★ ★ ited the hill a second time, not in the hope of seeing the same girl, but really to catch a fish or two. He enjoyed the chatter of the squirrels, the voices of the bluejays and the murmur of the stream, and he felt annoyed when the laughter of two girls suddenly reached his ears. He arose to go away, but they were in the path he must take, and he sat down again. Two minutes later two young ladies appeared on the bank at his left. One whistled and the other sang. Then the whistler sang and the singer whistled. Then they threw sticks into the water! Then they threw clubs at the chipmunks! minke: Then one of them asked tramps were ever seen in those woods. Then the other replied that they hadn't better be seen there if they knew what was good for them. Then both giggled and kicked up the dead leaves and walked away. Dr. Pelham smiled. He was, shy, but he knew their actions were girl-like. Ten minutes had passed, and he was smiling indulently when a fish took his book. Then a squirrel who had miscalculated his leaping distance fell short and came plump down on his head. He was in the midst of trouble when he heard a scream, and before he could locate it one of the girls came tearing through the bushes and halted before him to exclaim: "Oh, sir, right out there!" "Yes. What is it?" "She—she climbed a tree!" "Well?" "I—I told her not to, but she would do it." "Yes, she climbed?" "And she'd got up I don't know how many hundred feet high when she thought you were cbming and—and—" "Lost her hold and fell?" "Yes, yes. She's crying and laughing, and I think she has broken her arm. We giggled at you, but we want you to come." It was Miss Cathy Dalton who sat with her back to the bak she had climbed, though there was a bushel of acorns on the ground around her. Yes, it was her right arm that was broken, and that wasn't the worst of it—not with her—not with a good-looking girl. In making her descent she had passed through several scraggly branches, broken down the hazel bushes and hit the ground with a great jolt. Her hair was hanging—her garments torn—face and hands scratched and one pink ear bleeding from a cut. Even her limpid tears were leaving streaks down her cheeks. "I'll have to run for help, but I won't be gone long," said Dr. Pelham when he had assured himself of the nature of the injury. And then to Miss Molly, who was also weeping in sympathy: "Wet your handkerchief in the creek and rub it over her face and forehead and don't get excited over this thing." In twenty minutes the doctor was back with first aid, and in thirty there was a farmer with his wagon there to convey the patient to the Durham homestead. There was considerable trouble before that broken arm was set and strapped, and so it was three or four hours after the accident when Miss Molly had opportunity to say to the girl in bed: "Think you're awfully smart, don't you!" "What do you mean?" "To go and climb that tree." "But you dared me to." "Yes, but I didn't dare you to fall head over heels and break your arm and have a doctor and all that. I'm sorry if it hurts, but I can see your little game." "Game? Game?" "Yes, Miss innocence. You are going to marry the doctor!" And a year later when Miss Cathy told Miss Molly that she and Dr. Pelham were engaged, there was a "humph!" followed by the words: "Of course you are! Don't I know you 'fell out of' that tree on purpose! Well, I don't like doctors, so you can have him!" Easily Fixed. "John," exclaimed the inebriated printer's wife, "when you come home in that condition at this unseemly hour I hardly know what to call you!" "At's awright, m'dear," caplied the printer. "Jus' put me in the 'too late to classify department." Slight Difference. "Walter," said the guest, "you have brought me tea." "No, sir," said the waiter; "that's coffee, sir." "Well," said the guest, "I ordered cocoa." Augusta Chronicle. ularly every Monday morning for 25 years I've wounded that clock. That makes 25 times a year. If I had known it would go eight days I would have wound it up on the eighth day, and I would have had to wind it only 46 times a year. It takes me two minutes to wind it up. I've wasted 12 minutes every year on the thing. See? In 25 years I've put in 300 minutes, or five hours, the half of a man's working day, standing on a chair winding up that blamed old clock when it didn't need winding!" "Well, said the stupefied jeweler, "what do you want me to do about it?" "Nothing, sir. I only wanted you to know it; that's all. When you sell an eight-day clock to a man you ought to tell him it's an eight-day clock. Good day, sir!" Straightening himself up and pulling his hat brim in front, he turned on his heel and stalked out of the shop with the air of a man with a grievance who had freed his mind. (Continued from Page One.) During a fight that seemed to be for his life, Sorrell wrested a revolver from his assistant and shot him fatally. Sorrell was convicted of manslaughter and sent to the Western Penitentiary for seven years. He was placed in the shoe department there. Here he came in contact with Miller, a bank robber of much notoriety. Miller was placed in a shoebox and sent from the penitentiary as a consignment of shoes. He was captured in Columbus, O. At the expiration of his sentence Sorrell resumed here and resumed his old trade. He entered politics and 10 years ago was defeated as a candidate for jury commissioner. However, he became a model citizen, and was worth $90,000 at his death. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Sorrell was commissioned by the government to muster a company of negro-soldiers. This company entered the Twelfth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Sorrell is survived by his wife, aged 89 years, and four children. Six grandchildren, also survive. WASHINGTON (By E. H. Brooks.) Mrs. Nathan Thomas and Mrs. Henderson Smith are home from a visit of several weeks at Cleveland, O. Calvin Strawthers of West Walnut street, was a recent caller on relatives at Wheeling, W. Va. Mrs. Harvey Blake and little daughter, Alice, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Mosebay. Mrs. Win. Lee of Pittsburgh, was a Washington visitor the past week with her sister, Mrs. John Corddeck, who has been quite ill. Mrs. Samuel Bush of R. D. 2, spent Saturday to Monday last with her sister, Mrs. Guy Jefferson, of Terrace avenue. Mrs. T. B. Banks of South College street, was a Pittsburgh shopper last Saturday. Oliver and Robert Storms, who have even visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Thomas of Forest avenue, have returned to their home at Charleroi. Randolph Pearl, Misses Clara Yancy and Helen Patterson were last Sunday guests of Miss Charlotte Gray of Wheeling. Eugene Merritt and Clinton Skinner were each calling on Pittsburgh friends last Sunday. Jean Comedy of Wheeling, W. Va., was a Washington visitor last Sunday. Miss Edua Briggs of Highland avenue, visited her mother at Columbus, O., the past week. Mrs. Emma Charlton was a Sunday afternoon caller on friends at Canonsburg. James E. Moe, Ashby Jeffries and Mr. Newsome of Wheeling, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cox. Washington's popular young women. Washington's popular young women, but more recently of New York City, is spending the winter at Norfolk, Conn. Mrs. Thomas is a loyal supporter of the Courier and wishes this valuable paper sent to her last address. word received this week by your correspondent from Miss Anna Baxter, who is living in New York is that she missed this paper so much that she began to have it sent to her each week. Too much praise cannot be given the management of this paper for its remarkable growth and success. It is so entwined in the hearts of our Washington readers that wherever they go the Courier must follow. Thomas Baker was a recent Pittsburgh caller. Harry Thomas spent last Sunday at Monongahela. Mrs. John P. Hayden and Master James Hayden of Hall avenue, spent Sunday with Mrs. Hayden's sister, Mrs. Annie Gaines of Wheeling. Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin app children and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bash and children were at Canonsburg last Sunday attending a family dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Griffin in honor of Mrs. Albert Griffin, a recently married couple of that city. Earl Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thomas, who has been quite ill, is slightly improved. Mrs. Mattie Walters, wife of S. G. Walters of Erie street, met with a very-painful accident last Friday while walking down College street, she slipped and in some way so injured her left limb that she had to be taken home in a carriage and at this writing is confined to her bed. Dr. L. C. Honesty is the attending physician. Mrs. Walters has a host of friends who are sorry to learn of her accident and wish for her a speedy recovery. Misses Edna Walters and Anna B. King have both been confined to their homes by illness the past week. Mrs. Alfred Stewart of Central avenue, has been quite ill the past week or two. Her daughter, Miss Phoebe is taking care of her. Miss Sarah Brooks has been confined to the house with an attack of neuralgia. Mrs. Prisby, mother of Mrs. T. A. Cordeck, is ill at her home on Baltimore avenue. Rv. W. E. Jefferson and wife of Poplar street, left on Monday for Washington, D. C., called there by the death of Mrs. Jefferson's father. The sudden death of Alfred Moseby, last Wednesday evening or Thursday morning was a shock to his relatives and many friends. Mr. Moseby was last seen alive on Wednesday evening, standing at his chicken coop and was found in the same position on Thursday morning by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Moseby, death having occurred in the interim from heart trouble. Mr. Moseby was a highly respected citizen of Washington and could always interest one with his tales of early stage-coach travel between Washington and Pittsburgh, having been staze driver on that route. He is survived by three brothers, viz. Louis G. assistant minister of the Washington State House; Robert B. messenger of the First National bank and of Pittsburgh. The funeral took place on Saturday at 3 p.m. the Rev. W. H. Butler, officiating. The interment was in the family lot in the Washington cemetery. Mrs. Fay Marsh, a well-known woman of Washington, died the past week at the county home. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Rev. Butler preached two excellent sermons last Sunday at home and in the afternoon held communion at McGovern, Pa. At 3 p. m. a large attendance was enrolled in the Sunday A. L. Ballard Shipping to All Points a Specialty Private Carriages and Pleasure Vehicles For Hire 5630 Penn Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Has not yet reached the 25,000 circulation class, but it has a circulation of the kind that pays. The Courier readers are loyal patrons of the "standpat" variety. They read the paper through, advertisements and all, and then give it to their friends. They are interested in our steady growth and are helping us grow stronger each week. They read the ads and patronize OUR ADVERTISERS. This confidence of the readers in the Courier is its strongest asset as an advertising medium. MAY WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NUMBER YOU AMONG OUR SATISFIED ADVERTISERS? THE PITTSBURG COURIER Pittsburg's Only Colored Paper 1209 Wylle Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Has It Ever Occurred To You That information along any line of Life Insurance can be had FREE. Call or write Suite 1-2-3-4 Smith Bldg., 806 Wylie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. BELL PHONE 9104-J GRANT. Our Company Incorporated in Penna., May 9, 1870. Has Paid Out Millions. Agents Wanted in Every Part of Penna. PHONES: Bell, 3364-J Highland P. & A., 891-X Advertising The Pittsburg Has not yet reached the city it has a circulation of The Courier readers are loyal. They read the paper through, advice it to their friends. They are in touch helping us grow stronger each week. Our ADVERTISERS. This Courier is its strongest asset as MAY WE HAVE TO NUMBER YOU ISFIED ADVERTISING THE PITTSBURG Pittsburg's Only 1209 Wylie Avenue Has It Ever Out That information along can be had FREE The Thomas T. Suite 1-2-3-4 Smith Bldg., 88 BELL PHONE Our Company Incorporated Has Paid O Is Examined by the Insurer We Pay Liberally Our Record: 41 Get Particular Agents Wanted in B school and after a short study of the lesson an interesting missionary program was rendered. Revival services continue through the week. One accession was made to the membership last Sunday. At a recent election the following Sunday school officers were chosen. Superintendent Elmer H. Jones; assistant, Henry D. Howard; secretary, Miss Edna Walters; assistant, Miss Ola Kisner; pianist, Miss Arminta Banks; assistant, Miss Eva Brooks; librarian, Samuel L. Brooks; assistant, Wm. Frazier and Clarence Patterson. Nazareth Baptist Church. Rev. H. G. Hoop delivered 'two grandmasters last Sunday. His mourning subject was "United of the church" or "Is Christ Divided." Being unable to finish this discourse at this service, he concluded it before a crowded house at night at which time two new members were received. Several visitors were present and the day's collection was $2.1.16. Revival services, conducted by \Rev. C. M. Ross of Pittsburgh, and the pastor, have been largely attended and much good accomplished. It is expected to close Wednesday evening. The Sunday school is largely attended and much interest has been aroused by the officers chosen for this year, viz.: Superintendent, S. A. Wheeler; viz.: John R. Campbell, secretary, Miss Romaine Thomas; treasurer, Edward Cail; organist, Miss Octavia Winbush. The Junior, Primary and Home departments have Louis Wilson, Frank Dumble, Chas, treasurer, Rebecca Ransom; and Mrs. Mary Cail in charge of the cradle roll. The B. Y. P. U. elected its officers the first of January as follows: President, Jas. H. Wilson; vice president, J. R. Campbell; secretary, Rebecca Ransom; treasurer A. C. Winbush. Mother Hooe addressed the union last Sunday and, gave some very encouraging remarks to the officers and members. Mesdames S. A. Wheeler and Edmonds, who are patients at the City hospital are improving. Rev. Hooe was presented a fine cap by Rev. Rose and the officers last Wednesday evening. Frank Gamble, Louis Wilson and Oscar Winnbush attended communion service at the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Canonburg, Olive Sunday. Deacon J. M. Taylor was selected over three white men to be the deacon of the Miners convention of the United States which convened at Minneapolis last week. Mr. Taylor will spend several days in that section of the country and is allowed $5 per day over expenses. Mr. Taylor is employed at the Meadowland coal mines. It has been well said "There isn't anything under the sun, but there's a Negro in it."—(Correspond.) Social. Miss Bertha and Alvin Adams of Houston street, entertained on Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Stella Livingston of Jacksonville, Fla. The evening was spent in games until a late hour, after which a dainty luncheon was served. 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Ella Anderson, Lilly Smith, Gladys Sheffy, Elizabeth Malone and Earnest Christian, Harry Baker, Elarce Bradford, Bedford Webb, Wilson Hill and Wm. Cox of Uniontown. Music was rendered by Margaret Pointer of Pittsburgh, Edw. Lee, Frank Smith and Vincent Bruce. WOMAN'S COURAGE IS HIGH English Sociologist Advances the Theory, That This Is Due to the Maternal Instinct. In high police circles woman's trait of courage that exceeds their physical strength is regarded as no new manifestation in the proverbially weaker sex. "Ever since I became associated with police work," said one experienced officer. "I have noticed that women seen, always ready to help any one in apparent difficulties. Perhaps because they are weak themselves they are disposed, readily to help the weaker side without thought of consequences to themselves." A highly interesting explanation of this undoubted bravery in women was vouchsafed by J. W. Daugherty, the eminent English sociologist, who assigned female courage largely to the maternal instinct. "Nothing on earth can be more ferocious, more dangerous and more courageous than the female animal defending her young. The maternal instinct in woman is in itself an instruction to courage. You will never see a woman on the edge of a crowd taking the side of the upper dog. Women, moreover, act more directly than men. They are more impulsive and less calm eating. "We are accus: to think of women as afraid, or that, but it is because they have not really had experience. Course is, after all, a matter of experience. One is not afraid of things one is used to or knows how to deal with. Delusions of the Ear There is a cure, it seems, for so-called delusions of the ear in deaf people who think they hear sounds like the whistling of wind, the rustling of leaves, the crackling noises of a telephone, thunder, organ pipes or shouting. Such sounds are remembered, says Doctor Marage, a French aurist, and are caused by persistent excitation of the auditory nerve centers. He has invented an apparatus for studying these really inaudible but none the less tormenting noises, which are apt to take the form in time of a persistent delusion, and he has succeeded in relieving many sufferers by applications of electric alternating currents of very high frequency or by electric massage. Naturally So. "All the parts in this play are five parts." "They have to be when the play itself is laid in Greece."