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THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. SEWICKLEY CHURCH SOON TO BE OPENED M. D. TION CHURCH, SHUICKY R. DA ST. MATHEWS A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, SEWICKLEY, PA. VOL. III. NO. 9. SEWICKLEY SOON TO Beautiful St. Mathews A. M. E. Zion Church, Pride of the Borough. WEEK'S SERVICE PLANNED Sewickley, Pa.—Opening services of the St. Mathews African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, Rev. Henry Durham pas. or. admitted to be the most beautiful church edifice in this community, will begin Sunday, March 3, and continue all that week. Great satisfaction is felt by Sewickley of the A.M. Episcopal church and in fact of all connections and of both in the successful compleation of this $15,000 structure, upon which the present indebtedness is only $2,500. Prominent Sewickley churchmen and prominent divines and laymen from the surrounding districts will take part in the exercises. Hosts of visitors are expected. REV. H. DUHAM, Pastor St. Mathews A. M. E. Zion Church, Sewickley, Pa. REV. H. DUHAM, Pastor St. Matthews A. M. Zlon Church, Sawickley, Pa. Presiding Elder W. A. Wickleigh of the Ohio district, will preach the Sunday morning sermon; Rev. D. F. Bradley, presiding elder of Allegheny district will deliver an address to the Sunday school at 2 p. m. and one hour later a great mass meeting will be held, presided over by Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of the Seventh Episcopal district. A brilliant array of local orators have been marshailed, each to deliver a short address at this hour, which includes Dr. W. L. Lee, Rev. P. A. Scott, Rev. A. Wakefield, Rev. Daniel Lash Marsh, A. M. L. T. B., Rev. R. B. Cobbs, Attorney J. Welford Holmes, Attorney R. L. Vann, Hon. Frank G. Paulson and Edward A. Woods. BISHOP J. S. CALDWELL, Philadelphia, Pa. At 7 o'clock p. m., on Sunday, the women will conduct a Missionary meeting addressed by some of the leading women missionary leaders in the Ohio and Allegheny district. At 8 p. m. Bishop J. S. Caldwell of Philadelphia, Pa. will preach. Special music, particularly that rendered by accomplished soloists such as Miss Edna Curtis, Miss Mazie Brown, Kelly Minor, Fletcher Brown and Quincy Adams, will be features of the meetings during the entire week. Participation of the other church denominations of Sewickley will characterize the St. Mathews A. (Continued on Page Six.) ```markdown ``` Wm. A. Thompson Has Much Wholesome Advice to Offer to His Constituency. It has been some time since I have said any thing, but I have been "on the job." What are you doing? Are you making any advancement of the Race? If you are, that is what God wants us to do. If not, see it that you get busy from now on. We can do and must do. When our boys and girls equip themselves in school; they have got nothing to encourage them to go through school. The doors have been closed against them. We must make an opening for our boys and girls. The lesson we have to learn is to leave off self. When we get puffed up with self we can not be of service to others nor to God. The most helpful lesson I have learned is not to grumble at anything. I don't worry at anything that may come upon me, as I put my trust in God and he helps me to conquer. By grumbling we never gain. The fellow that grumbles and finds fault at everything that any one else is doing well, always finds nothing himself but hinder the progress of others. We have God on our side. We will never be recognized until we come together and have representation in all public places. That is the only way we will come in trough with the better class of white people. Then they will have a chance to see the good qualities in us. I have great things to bring before the public in the future. Things look very bright for us in the future. I am going to call on every colored citizen to assist me in accomplishing better and greater things for the advancement of our race. We must urge our representative who is now coming as a candidate to legislature to assist us carrying out our plans. And we give him our heyday support. Four years ago we went to Seneca Wilbert asking him for a colored hospital in the Fifth ward and he promised us he was successful, but we were not active enough, therefore North Side won the prize. You see we were some help to North Side. (Signed.) W. H. THOMPSON. MURDER SUSPECT TO BE DEFENDED BY VANN Lancaster in his cell in the Alleghebency county jail, where he is being held without ball on the charge of murdering John Kelly, a companion, at Unity, Pa. August 23, 1897. Thomas Cash, colored, is eagerly waiting the moment when his trial will be begun. The prisoner denies his guilt, and declares he had never been north until two years ago. Upon the prisoner's request, Attorney Robert L. Vann of the Maeder building, 433 Fifth avenue, was appointed by Judge L. L Davis yesterday to defend him, and the trial will likely come up within the next few weeks. EXECUTION OF WOMAN POSTPONED BY TAFT Washington—Mattie Lomax, the murderess, will not hang on February 19. President Taft ordered that her execution be postponed until May 29. The action was taken on recommendation of Attorney General Wickersham, and was generally believed here to mean that the woman will subsequently be pardoned. Spokane, Wash—Dorothy Coates, colored, summoned for jury duty in the Superior Court here, is believed to be the first woman of the race in the United States to have the opportunity of serving on a jury. She owns considerable property here. PITTSBURG PA, FEBRUARY 17, 1912. Race Pride Without Arrogance Is Helpful, Asserts Noted Authority. Troy, O.-In concluding a philosophic and critical discussion of nature's answer to man's race problem Mr. Horace J. Rollin, humanitarian, author, scholar and long time friend of the colored race, says: Obviously the general advancement of the Caucasian is not due to racial integrity, but the contrary. The belief that he is a composite has within the past few years decidedly manifested itself. Mr. Burbank says in a personal letter that this is true of all the leading types today, while Professor Franz Boas holds, according to press reports, that the so called white race embodies not only the ancient Mongol, but the primitive Negro. Several able anthropologists at the recent first universal races congress, London, expressed radical, sweeping conclusions, which ten years ago would have been denounced as dangerously wrong. Concerning the universality of capacity under reasonable conditions the writer perceived and taught it a score of years ago. In all this—and it is only those of psychic paucity who have to be reminded—there is nothing which is directly humbling. The kind of pride of race which includes no arrogance or injustice is still humanly useful, as the truth of compensatory blending is humanly encouraging. What family is foolish as well as wicked which knowingly obstructs the developments of another family of any type. Alliance by consanguinity is impending. With the recognition of universal requirement; the sense of honor (walving the present local and temporary morbidity already mentioned) becomes more and more normally acute, and so this phase of the conduct of life is bound to be extended beyond the limit of existing association, for in truth it is an important feature of the present universal peace movement. Apropos of nature's varied centripetal and centrifugal action, of helpful alternating, divergence and convergence, it is an interesting speculative question whether or not after the present general movement is approximately completed extensive divergence will again take place. Cosmopolitan conditions and the assistance of science in both expedition and holding the desirable seem to forbid this, yet we may imagine it brought about by a series of so called accidents involving extensive retrogression or failure in securing the passing good, which may have to be offered again. The whole subject is not only interesting and important, but transcendent and infinite. What a boundless field for investigators of various talent! Here are countless values ready to be indicated. Normal fecundity, enlarging individuality, rising ideality—in brief, all the aspects and interests of ascending humanity—are facing this heaven touched horizon. For the nonacademic or independent seeker there is unoccupied room stairs. University scholarship is expected to produce a reasonable quota of textbooks and also bureaus of ethnology (by recording the overflow of their favorite subject, so to say). The Carnegie Institute of Research should illuminate many an obscure part of the way. Let us be ready when nature invites us for a rare journey. A quotation from the writer's book just mentioned affords the conclusion: "Man has been helped forward—always and in most if not all places—by a morgement in general nature which is more radical and more universally promising than any which springs from the political, social or religious systems of the world. These are not necessarily regulative. Sometimes they have to be modified or even overthrown because of their crudity and injustice, but the natural, spontaneous movement referred to is perpetual and regulative. It is always and everywhere encouraging and even pushing the growth of reason." Many Worthies Are In the Field For the Important Church Positions. Montgomery, Ala.-The approaching general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, which will be held in Charlotte, N. C., in May, opens up some interesting questions with reference to the elevation of prominent men to the bishopric and to other high positions in the church. To be sure, he that desireth the office of a bishop desireth a good thing, but from the point of influence and in the matter of gaining a place in the affections of the people no position is quite so desirable as the office of editor of one of the church organs. In the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church the publication that wields the greatest influence and whose appearance is looked forward to weekly with a great manifestation of interest is the Star of Zion, published in Charlotte, N. C., which has been so long and so ably edited by Dr. G. C. Clements, a prospective bishop. Out of the large number of aspirants in the field for the editorship there are a number of men whom the church could well afford to honor, but for special fitness for this particular place Dr. W. A. Blackwell, new pastor of the celebrated Old Ship A. M. E. Zion church in this city, seems to lead Dr. Blackwell has held a number of important places in the church and has been signally successful because of his fitness, ability and sterling qualities of honesty and integrity. He is every inch a Christian gentleman, a scholar, and has done considerable newspaper work of the class that stumbles him as the possessor of the keenest kind of newspaper instinct. While pastor at Little Rock he edited the Western Alarm and at Montgomery the Old Ship Visitor. He has served as a widely read correspondent for the Star of Zion, for the Boston Advocate, and has done considerable reportorial work as the Editor in well as serving as a correspondent for the Era, a weekly white paper in South Carolina. Dr. Blackwell is only forty-two years old, but he has done a large amount of work in the Zion church. He has been in the pastorate about twenty-four years, and besides serving a period as presiding elder, he has been the successful pastor of some of the largest churches in the connection. At Lancaster, S. C.; at John Wesley church, Washington; at the Little Rock church, in Arkansas; the Pennsylvania Avenue church, in Baltimore, and at Old Ship church, in Montgomery, he has established a record as a pastor that is country wide. In his work he is affable, congenial, yet firm, having but few superiorors either as a public speaker or preacher. At three points in particular in the ministry he has erected commodious and worthy structures. These places are Lancaster, S. C.; Statesville, N. C., and Wilmot, Ark. For sixteen years he taught in connection with his ministerial work. He has an unusual grasp of public questions and often discusses many live subjects from his pulpit here, which is peculiarly regarded as the most attractive in the city among our people. His speeches, addresses and sermons show careful preparation and are always delivered in a convincing and painstaking manner with a thoroughness not academic, but born of a kind of preparation that betrays the man of deep study and research. He is in great demand as a lecturer before schools in the south, and since coming to Montgomery, he has been placed on the annual lecture course at Phelps Hall Bible Training school, Tuskegee institute, and has delivered annual sermons or addresses at Tuskegee institute, Miles Memorial college, Corona institute, Lonax-Hanon High and Industrial school, Mount Meigs and the Calhoun Normal and Industrial institute. For the work of editor of the Star of Zion Dr. Blackwell is undoubtedly well qualified. He writes, as he speaks, with thoroughness of detail and candor and truthfulness of statement and is of such a high order of intelligence and dignity that he could easily satisfy the many sided and cosmopolitan readers of the Star of Zion. He thoroughly knows the colored man. He is deeply interested in his people, as his frequent participation in all kinds of beneficent movements will show. His standing in the church and with his fellow ministers is of gilt. edge variety, as can be seen in the fact that he has been a member of the general conference since 1892. He was educated at Albion academy and State Normal school of Franklinton, N.C. and Livingston college. He was ordained a deacon by Bishop Harris at Parksale, Ark., in 1891, and an elder by Bishop Walters in 1892 at Littie Rock. For the consideration of the delegates to the general conference and the members of the church at large Dr. Blackwell has erected a substantial platform upon which he rests his chances for elevation to the editorship of the Star of Zion. Overcoming the Grouch. A grouchy prospect doesn't seem half so grouchy when you stand right up to him and state your proposition in a fearless manner. Dr. G. C. Hall, of Chicago Is Notable Surgeon and a Race Benefactor. HE ACCUMULATED WEALTH Chicago.—Dr. George Cleveland Hall, surgeon, was born at Ypsilanti, Mich. in 1864. His father, a Baptist minister, moved to this city in 1869 and at once entered his children in the public schools. At fifteen years of age Dr. Hall was principal of a small school at Anx Vasse, Mo. From there he went to Lincoln university, Pennsylvania, graduating with honors in 1886. Immediately thereafter he entered Bennett Medical college, Chicago, finishing first in a class of fifty-four. Dr. Hall enjoys a reputation for surgery that brings to him patients from all parts of the United States. He has operated in nearly every large city in the east and middle west. Seeing the necessity of postgraduate work among the Negro physicians of the south, Dr. Hall began holding surgical clinics before the various state medical associations, conducting them in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia and Missouri. At these clinics he has performed hundreds of difficult surgical operations, bringing to the local physicians DR. GEORGE C. HALL. opportunities denied them in their home town, and has to his credit the establishment of ten infirmaries where none existed before and increased efficiency in the work of a number of others already established, whose work therefore had been in the hands of white surgeons. How this work has been appreciated can in a measure be understood by an extract from a letter written by Dr. D. H. C. Scott, president of the Alabama Medical association, in response to an invitation to attend a testimonial banquet given Dr. Hall by the citizens of Chicago, in which he said: "Dr. Hall has done no little in the south in general and Alabama in particular toward arousing the medical profession to greater effort in scientific investigation and practical application. He has been unselfish in this laudable endeavor and has lived to see his efforts bear fruit. "Aside from the enthusiasm he has created along the lines of professional achievement, he has brought to the people of this commonwealth the message of cheer and hope, born of a noble spirit and implanted in that effective way which gives immediate and permanent help. His manifest faith and sincere interest in the new south have demonstrated beyond question that we may yet be unfettered and soar to heights undreamed of. I congratulate Chicago in the possession of Dr. Hall." While standing at the head of his profession, this doctor does not lose sight of civic affairs. He organized the Civic League of the State of Illinois in 1895. He has been an active member of the board of trustees and attending surgeon at Provident hospital for the past fifteen years. Dr. Hall is a director and treasurer of Frederick Douglass center and a member of the Western Economic society. He is also chairman of the committee in charge of the erection of the $150,000 Y. M. C. A. building, a member of the Chicago Association of Commerce, organizer of the local medical association and an active worker in the national. In the financial world Dr. Hall is looked upon as one of Chicago's most substantial citizens, and his holdings are his by right of personal endeavor. International Conference Notes. Fifteen missionary organizations and seven foreign countries will be represented at the international conference on the Negro which begins at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute on Wednesday, April 17, to hold for three days. ALL VOTERS OUGHT TO GET REGISTERED Straw Vote For President VOTE YOUR CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT If you have a vote fill in black space above, whom you favor for President, and other items to our agenda of making improvements in your community. HAMPTON HONORS GEN. ARMSTRONG'S BIRTHDAY Early Struggles of the Great Educator Told By Many Intimate Friends At Celebration. Hampton. Va.—The recent observance of founders' day by the faculty and students of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural institute in this town was one of the most interesting and inspiring celebrations held for many years. The exercises were held in honor of the birthday of General & C. Armstrong, who founded the school in 1868 and who was its honored president for a quarter of a century. The principal speaker of the occasion was Dr. E. W. Schauffer of Kansas City, Mo., who told the story of his association with General Armstrong in the work of taking care of the colored people who came to the tidewater section of Virginia toward the close of the civil war. Dr. Schauffer was also a coworker with the general in the freedmen's bureau. After the war, said Dr. Schauffer, General Armstrong was put in charge of a district of the Freedmen's bureau, with headquarters at Hampton. His district embraced the counties of Elisabeth City, Warwick, York, James City, Charles City, New Kent, King and Queen, Gloucester and Mathews. The only way of traveling over this large domain was on horseback or by sailboat. His duties as superintendent were varied. A thousand questions came up as to the title to land, what disposition to make of the colored people massed in this region, how to secure employment for them and how to wean the colored people from the support of the government. General Armstrong also had to care for the supervision of the schools which had been started by the American Missionary association and the Quakers. During these three days General Armstrong showed his marvelous faculty of getting along with all sorts of people. Against the opinions of his friends General Armstrong made up his mind to organise a school for Negro youth where the elements of a practical and Christian education would be taught. The Hampton school is a monument to the man who followed his ideals and turned his back on selfish ends to work for others. Y. M. C. A. BRANCH HAS ITS FORMAL OPENING The formal opening of the branch occurred last Sunday. The first part of the program was carried out at Grace Memorial Presbyterian church. A crowded house lattened to the splendid addresses of Judge Joseph Buffington, Attorney Frank R. Steward and President Harbison. The latter very properly took occasion to express the hope that every one who had pledged money in the Y. M. C. A. building campaign two years ago, would make good his promise at once. The branch quartet, composed Walter Miller, Mellonton, Design and Ace, acquitted themselves creditably. The branch by the Braddock A. M. E. church choir were highly pleasing. Fully one hundred and fifty persons attended the dedicatory service at the building, conducted by Rector Scott Wood. Addresses were delivered here by Attorney William Stanton, T. J. Gillespie and Judge Buffington. Public inspection of the building followed. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Collins, Scott ... Pittsburgh Annie Gillard ... Pittsburgh Joseph Myers ... Sharon, Pa. Mary Ward ... Sharon, Pa. William Jordan ... Homestead, Pa. Mary Foreman ... Homestead, Pa. NOTICE ALL OUT-OF-TOWN NOTES MUST BE IN THIS OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY NOON. TO ALL AGENTS—WE FIND IT NECESSARY TO MAKE OBLIGATORY UPON ALL AGENTS TO SEND REMITTANCE WITH NOTES TO INSURE PUBLICATION. Straw Vote F VOTE YOU FOR PRESIDENT If you have a vote fill in you input for President, and smartly enter your vote. Wednesday, March 13, Is the Last Day to Qualify For April Primaries. VOTES TELL REAL POWER Soon the vote-getter will be active in the interest of his candidate for this or that office, and every man who has a vote will find himself a valuable asset in the eyes of the politician. Too, there may arise a necessity for a few votes in behalf of a Negro candidate, and certainly we do not wish to defeat ourselves by our own failure to secure the necessary qualifications. No one will probably realize the value of his vote until he is called upon for it; no one may hope to cast a vote who willfully neglects to provide himself with it. As long as we neglect to register, so long will we be ignored politically, for the very plain reason we have so far failed to boast of a Negro population of 16,000 when we have only about 9,000 actual voters. What we need is to register every Negro in the city and county, and then when we are approached for our ballot, we, like the Hebrews, may ask: What shall we receive, in return for our support. Numbers count for naught in politics; it is the votes, nothing less. Get registered now. Selling Cost Reduction and Personal Selection Considered. BY ALBON LEWIS HOLSEY. When the colored business man of the country realise that advertising reduces the selling cost of any article it will not only encourage more to go into business, but the companies that do the advertising will find a larger margin of profit at the end of the year's business. Advertising an article or a proposition is simply a "personal," introduction of the public, and the extent of the acquaintance is the same as our relationship with one another. When we meet, people day after day and find them in a straight-forward, businesslike attitude we unconsciously form an opinion of them which is inspired by confidence. When the public meets day after day, week after week, the advertisement of any company written in an honest, convincing manner, it forms an opinion of the merits of the company which is expressed in frequent orders and continued patronage. By knowing an advertised article the public saves time itself and the stores make quicker and more frequent sales, because the buyer does not have to examine a number of brands, but simply asks for Jones' or Smith's. The same principle applies to stores. People simply "get the habit" of shopping at stores that are truthfully advertised. Therefore the progressive merchant not only advertises his store, but he always keeps a supply of advertised, trademarked goods. PHILOMATHS SOON TO GIVE A COLLEGE PLAY Quite a treat is in store for the many friends of the Society of Philomaths on Friday, April 26, on which date the Philomatha will give their first play. This play has been talked of for quite a while, and the young men of the club are working hard and earnestly to make this eclipse in every way anything of its kind heretofore presented to the public in this city. There are all indications that it will do so. There is quite a bit of talent in the club, most of its members having had previous experience in this line, either in school or elsewhere. The play is well adapted to the players who are to snatch it. Bubbling over with mirth and true college spirit, full of action from beginning to end and containing those amusing and interesting portions of college life which are sure to interest and please the audience, the play could not be better suited to college students. The second act alone is worth the price of admission, for it combines both the humorous and she serious. It has a fine stage setting and the whole is enlivened with real college singing. April 26 is the date for the production of the play. MONESSEN, PA (By James Smith.) Sunday was quarterly meeting in the A. M. E. church. Rev. R. H. Bumery, presiding elder, was present all day. Rev. Bumery, nearly ninety percent of Sunday night. The reports of the different departments made good showings. Mr. and Mrs. William Jones were in Pittsburgh the past week shopping. While there Mr. and Mrs. Jones called on Mr. and Mrs. Ross and the Miss Lucy Ross. Rev. R. Wheeler of Belle Vernon, Pa., prescheduled in the Wayman A. M. E. church at 3 o'clock p. m., Sunday. Rev. L. V. Jones of Charleroi, visited the Wayman A. M. E. church the past week. Adderon of Braddock, Pa., attended the opening at the Mt. Olivet Baptist church on Sunday last. Miss Gwendyolndy Peyton of West Monessen, Grace Pitts and Blanche Carpenter of Monoghela and Mary Thomas attended quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church on Sunday. Miss Joetta and Master Stephen Bryans of Elizabeth, attended evening services at the Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church on Sunday. The Chaghati is the director of the A. M. church is progressing nicely. The principal features of the Endeavor on Sunday evening was the opening address by Mrs. Rose Garnes; response by Mrs. Clara Robinson and the closing address by Mrs. Anne L. Lennard. February 18, the opening address will be rendered by Miss Mabel Phillips. Officers for the ensuing year will also be elected on that day. It is requested that all members be present. To readers of papers handled by Julius W. Smith, agent: All papers sold by him must be paid for every two weeks. If paper bill is not paid at the end of two weeks we will not leave you any paper. This rule will be positively on exceptions to the rule. The Mt. Olive Baptist church was well attended on Sunday. Rev. Ford of Unhontown preached a wonderful sermon at 11 a. m. and also at 3 o'clock. The Monongahela choir sang at 11 a. m. at the afternoon service. Rev. A. J. Payne preached a wonderful sermon at 8 p. m. subject, "Church Outside the Church." Total collection of day, $60. Rev. A. J. Payne and Rev. and Mrs. Johnson and two sons took supper with Mr. and Mr. Peen. The church publix has also started their meeting, conducted by Rev. A. J. Payne. A small fire was discovered in the double frame dwelling house of Jack Crawford and Ashby Boyer on Thursday night, about 12 o'clock, but was extinguished by a neighbor before the fire. The I. N. W. G. will hold a bazar in the lecture room of the A. M. E. church; March 1, 2 and 4. Bear in mind that the first evening Madam Hwilr Pleasant will give a recital. The musical part of the program will be given by some of the Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perry of Charlerol, Elder R. Bumrey of Pittsburgh spent part of Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Spriggs. Charlerol A. M. E. choir, under the direction of Prof. Spriggs, furnished the music at the 3 o'clock service of the A. M. E. choir. Homestead spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Crawford of Sixth street. Brownsville, Pa, (Br Alice Hilton.) A social was given by Mr. and Mrs. 7. J. Mainning last Saturday evening for the benefit of the trustees. Mrs. Eva Carpenter of Monongahela was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Peyton, last week. Mrs. Linda Hamilton, Mrs. Emma Robinson are on the ack list. Misses Hattie and Rebecca Barker left on Wednesday evening for a visit to their "bister. Nella Nellie Aldridge at Uniontown! A birthday party was given at the home of Miss Camilla Smith on Saturday. Mrs. Hunt of Monongahela, a was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barker and family last week. Ms. Georgia Smathers of Uniontown, who died last week and brought her services held at the M. E. Church on Thursday, February 8, conducted by Rev. Anderson of Uniontown, assisted by Rev. M. A. Dyer. Interment in Green Lane cemetery. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Rev. Anderson of Uniontown, ever known here was held at the Monona-hola river last Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. A. L. Somax. Twenty-one were immersed at 11:30 a.m. at 3 p.m. communion services were held and a grand sermon was given. Fifty-one members were received into the church. Mrs. King, who has been very ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Florence, died Sunday morning of tuberculosis. Funeral祭堂 held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Bishop church on Tuesday at 2 p. m. Interment was made at Green Lane cemetery. **Lincoln Day** In Brownsville by Energic Company, No. 25, U. R. K. or P. of the anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln by an appropriate program of the best home and out-of-town talent procurable, attracted to the A. M. E. church on Monday evening an audience which despite the inclement weather, packed in, has deep interest in entertainments of the higher order, and judging from the size and enthusiasm of the audience the selection of such a program was judicious. The most anxiously awaited oration "This Man Lincoln," by Attorney Captain Frank Rard, who posed the official witness, Pittsburgh, rather than disappoint his hearers, was the special offering. No proper estimate can be placed upon such an address. Every word he uttered was an inspiration of his audience. Mrs. Frederick J. Johns and Cornelius Hinton, two of our most talented solitars, surried even the coldness of the evening. Mrs. Johns sang a sacred selection, "Be Merciful to me," Adams; and Mr. Hinton's soo was Solan's "Light House Bella." Harry Brooks, a famous young instrumentalist of Monteson, presided at the piano and his rendition of the xavier numbers was greeted with warm applause. It was Joseph Browns, who has shown special interest in Energic Company was unable to be present on account of illness. Major Winston, with his staff of off- flicers, came down from Uniontown, added much picturesequences to the occasion. Captain Freedk. L. Johns and his corps of officers deserve much credit for the success of the affair. ALTOONA. PA. ALTOONA. PA. (By Gertrude Dawson.) Sixteenth Street A. M. E. Services at the Sixteenth Street A. M. E. church were well attended on Sunday. M. Zion Baptist. The meetings at the M. Zion Baptist church are growing more in interest each evening and are well attended. W. W. Borne of Believe, is assisting this week. Mrs. Agnes Jackson is still seriously ill. Mrs. James Hooper, who has been very sick does not improve much. She has the best wishes of friends for a day. William Alexander who has been seriously ill for the past three weeks with the mumps, is able to be out again. Miss Ruth Alexander, who was quite ill on Friday, is much improved. S. B. Jones, who was stricken with a stroke of apoplexy last week, is slowly improving. Mrs. Cove Bennett, who sprained her knee several weeks ago, is able to be out again. seriously ill is little, imp. George, George is little, imp. Mr. and Mr. Mason Tillery, who has been ill with pneumonia, is improving. Saul Paul, who was suffering with a heavy cold is much improved and able to be out again. Alexander White, one of the penal waiters of the Looman, was one man meeting men Sunday night and is passing the cigars to his friends. The stork visited his home and left a ten pound baby boy. Social. Mrs. J. Gus Alexander, was called Pittsburgh on Thursday, by the inmate in the prison, Mrs. Ada Johnson. Alexander brought her sister home with her. Mrs. Johnson of New York, who was visiting Mrs. Eliza Benson, returned home on Saturday. Miss Deane and Elizabeth Brown of Pinhallbury, are visiting friends in Pinhallbury. Lewis Springs of Tyrone, was a visitor in the city last week. Mrs. Anna Hinks, formerly of this city, but now of Scranton, arrived in the city on Saturday evening to spend some time visiting friends. He accepted a positive Rhine Brothers. Mrs. S. B. Jones of Philadelphia, arrived here on Saturday, called by the serious illness of her husband, S. B. Jones. Mrs. Evelyn Vkerd and Mrs. Sue Vkerd of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. John Vkerd of Phillipsburg, Mrs. Blanche Stewart of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Gossett of Erie, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Measles of Huntington, Mrs. William Chaplin of Martinsburg and Miss Katie Crawley of Bedford, Mrs. Holmes Volkers Vkerd last Thursday morning. George Stoner of Holldaysburg, died at the home of his parents on Thursday morning after a long illness. He died very happy and left a beautiful testimony. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from his late home. Rev.nett, pastor of the Green Street Mr. church had charge of the services. He spoke of the beautiful life of the deceased and what a patient sufferer he was. He based his text on these words, "I will wait until my change shall come," words of the deceased. Randolph Brown sang a solo entitled "Peace Be To Thy Soul." Miss Malinda Garnett presiding at the piano. Interment was made in the funeral services of the late Holmes Vkerdk were held at his home last Thursday morning. Rev. Burnett had charge of the service and preached a most beautiful and touching sermon. Mr. Vkerdk was an old resident of this city and highly esteemed teacher. Rev. Burnett, Rev. Daniel Cane, D. D., pastor of the Mr. Zion Baptist church and Rev. O. T. Davis of Phillipsburg, officiated. Chambersburg (By Mary McGill) The "Ten Virgins" play was successfully recreated, at the John Wesley church last Wednesday evening. It was gotten up by Mrs. M. J. Clinton and it is said that it was one of the finest concerts ever seen in the burg. The house was crowded at the St. James Church last evening. There were two orations delivered on the life, character and death of Lincoln by C. P. Norris and Wm. Little, also a paper by Luther Richardson. Sunday the 15th, there will be quarter meeting, presiding in the morning, prescribing in the morning and evening by Presiding Elder J. H. Anderson, D. D.; afternoon Rev. J. T. Colbert, A. B.; of Hope Christian church. Mrs. William Wright of Mefcereburg, was in the city visiting her husband, who is a at the house, Mrs. Wright and they found the patient much improved. Mrs. Thomas is again in the hospital, also her son, Chester, both underwent surgical operations. We hope for them a speedy recovery. Fossett lodge 'United Order of Mary,' and marquette party on Wednesday evening at their hall. Mrs. Sarah Colbert met with a painful accident on Sunday night, her foot being caught in the carpet at the head of her stair steps and fell to the bottom. She is a little better now. We are pleased to know that the Avian orchestra, a suburban musical organization, Miss Eydh Johnson, pianist and instructor, filled an engagement in the city of Hacerstown, Md. the past week. It is said they enlisted the occasion with some of the late students of John Wesley Sunday school will give a Martha Washington tea party. There will be a poem read on the Hon. Frederick Douglass. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Page One and DO IT NOW. DO IT NOW Scherria for THIS PAPER SPARKS AND FLASHES (By Miss Nellie E. E. Grant) Echoes from the recent Union revival still floats in every part of the country. Men and women are still inquiring the way to Christ. While others are joining the churches each Sabbath. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Great was the spirit and temporal importance of the services in St. Paul last Sunday. A large audience greeted Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D. at the morning service. Everybody seemed to have come expecting a spiritual feast and they were not disappointed for the pastor preached wonderfully. The pastor-Brooks-Brown-Better Broksons; and he came to the first and en." text, "A certain man had two said, son, go work today in my vineyard. And he answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented and went." Matt. 21: 28, 29. A question to question most convincing and convicting listen to for a long time. At the close of this soul-saving gospel sermon Dr. Anderson opened the doors of the church and five persons joined, among them being Theodore White, a young man, and a splendid sermon by the pastor on "The Fall of Jericho." At the close of the sermon William A. Murry went forward and joined the church, making sir for the sermon. The pastor was saddened Paul is very much alive. Come and see for yourself. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Rev. P. H. Thompson, D. D., preached a good sermon on "Forgive Our Debts" to a good size audience last Sunday evening. Mrs. Nannle Jackson and her daughter, entertained Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Anderson at dinner one day last week. Mrs. John Smothers is full of smiles over the new arrival of her grandson, born to Mr. and Mrs. John Ward at 32 Stewart avenue, February 12. Miss L. Coston is on the sick list. Mrs. W. B. Cillon is able to be out again after a threatened attack of blood poison. Mrs. Robert Jackson of Milview street, was a visitor of Mrs. Green of Gilmore street, Pittsburgh, last week. Wanted To know the whereabouts of one, Mrs. Mary Mifem. Anyone know of her address? Communicate with Nellie E. G. Grant, 38 Morgantown street, Plouton, Pa. H. H. Austin, a prominent waiter at the Duquesne hotel, has accepted the position as headwaiter and is doing nicely. Mr. Austin comes from Shaw university where he has taken a course in the study of medicine. He is a graduate of Dewitt. The Ladies' Aid Society gave a turkey supper last Friday evening at parsonage, which was a grand success. Mrs. J. Page, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Lawson, secretary. Mrs. Jessie Payne visited her brother, Homer Jenkins of Pittsburgh, on Sunday. Mrs. Ed. Batties entertained Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson at dinner last Sunday. William H. Chilton of Pittsburgh one of the leading members of the show that played at the Dixie theater, visited his aunt, Mrs. W. B. Chilton, and his cousin, Mrs. J. W. Hallery. He was very sorry to leave on the 80th. Mrs. Doc Jones entertained to tea, Miss Bessie Johns and Mrs. Nellie and Nanie Aldridge on Friday. Garner's band is preparing to give a grand concert on February 24, at K. of P. hall. H. Robinson and W. Aldridge are getting up a fine program. All news for the Courier to 187 Morgantown street, or over Bell phone by 5 p. m. on Tuesday each week. Mr. and Mrs. Doc. Jones entertained Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Anderson at 5 o'clock tea at their residence on Ben Lomond street, last Tuesday afternoon. The Helping Hand Circle takes this the means of meaning the general public for their attendance at the K. P. hall, February 12. The entertainment was one long to be remembered. The program was styled "A Night With Noted Negroes" and was of a high audience of over two hundred people. The out-of-town guests were many. Madames Arthur *&* thorn and Theodore White sold the highest number of tickets. The Home for Destitute Negro Children was the beneficiary and $30 the amount raised. The children had badly hurt in the mines on Friday last. We hope for a speedy recovery. Tony Watkins and sister, Miss Baryle, Watkins of Pittsburgh, were visiting their sister, Mrs. Mary B. Settel who has been sick for quite a while. John H. Smith has returned home after a visit with relatives in McClelandland, Pa. Misses Elizabeth Harris, Georgia Pearson, Elizabeth Harris, E. Hasley and Jennie Watkins were calling on Miss Elizabeth Thomas Sunday last. John W. Settle was visiting in Oliphant recently. APOLLO, PA. (By Thos F. Tucker.) Sunday was a spiritual reday here, it being communion. At 11:30 a. m. we had an excellent covenant meeting. At 7:30 p. m. the pastor preached an instructive sermon. Two were received into the church thus far. In the funeral services of Mrs. P. A. Coles was conducted at Baptist church, the pastor preached the seremon. Sister Coles had endeared herself to the people here. The service was largely attended by the many friends. Prof. Coles has the sympathy of all. Contributions were grand. The office force of A. S. & T. P. Co., showed appreciation of the service of the husband by coming to his rescue in his hour of bereavement. Miss Leflai Coles his daughter from Virginia, is now停着课. Contributions Coles are visitors of Vandergrift. Norman Orms visited Momeness, Pa. his home, on Saturday. Mrs. Tyrr and daughter, are spending a few days in Washington, Pa. Mrs. Mamle Schyler of New Kennington gave a service to the guests at avenue Saturday, February 10. Among some of the guests were Miss Nancy Naler of GREENSBURG GREENSBURG (By Martha I. Dickson.) Mr. Spriggs, an old citizen of Greenburg for many years, is going to take up his residence in Cleveland, O., with his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Green. Mrs. McClaine and cousin. Mrs. Anderson, were visitors of Pittsburgh last week. Miss Nora Smith of Jeannette, has been quite ill with pneumonia. Joseph Dickson, Sr., was in Latrobe last Thursday on business. A surprise party was given on Misa Nannie Kenney, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nichol, on last Tuesday evening by the younger set. Those present were Belva Harris, Nellie Hackney, Katie Brown, Henrietta Anderson, Zella and Kathrine Lewis and Martha Dickson, Archie Swan of Jeanneette, Thomas Stokes, Lawrence Anderson and Joseph Dickson, Jr. Mrs. E. Wind has been very ill with a lair痛, but is much better at the present writing. Williams and brother, J. Nimmeyer, entertained at dinner on Sunday, R. L. Vann, attorney, of Pittsburgh and Misa Miss Anne Stokes. Misa Kathrine Lewis gave a six o'clock dinner last Wednesday in honor of her birthday. The invited guests were Misses Belva Harris, Nannie Kenney, Nellie Hackney, Martha Dickson, Mrs. Nichol, Mrs. Hackney and Walter Hewitt of Pittsburgh. Adelphia club will give a leap year nodal on February 29, when they will render a fine program. Miss Author of Jeannette, has returned after a ten days visit at Columbus, O. J. T. Moore and daughter, Miss Mammie Moore of Scottsdale, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nichols on Sunday. Lawrence Anderson and Herbert Jackson were in Scottdale last week. Sunday was a great day at Bethel in morning. I met him and prescheduled a lovely program. "Man's Work for God." The afternoon and evening was set aside for Men's Day and the men certainly rendered a lovely program. The program for the afternoon included singing by the Male quartet composed of John F. Kennedy, Frank F. Thomas, Stokes. The young men won great praise for their beautiful singing. Prayer by Rev. Powell, singing, quartet; scripture reading, B. F. Trueman; singing, quartet; opening address, J. C. Smith, which was short and fine, followed the oration of the evening. The money for Pittsburgh, then spoke on the subject, "What Progressivism Means to the Negro." He won the hearts of all who were so fortunate as to hear him and he certainly told us many things which as a race we should be proud of. He is a wonderful speaker. The money for Greenburg, Bethel will be crowder to hear him; singing by Male quartet, was followed by the closing address by Rev. J. T. Moore of Scottdale, which was so beautiful delivered that it brought tears to many eyes. The evening program was scripture reading, William Tyre; singing, quartet; opening address by Clarence Jackson; singing, quartet; paper, Geo. Holley, subject, "The Words to Success," which was a fine one; another selection by Male quartet and closing address by E. Wind. The money for fifty dollars and fifty-nine cents, the entire day. Our pastor was lifted up as we did not go to the public, but took the money of our own pockets. Watch the Courier next week all about the annual supper and bazaar in Robinson's hall, February 15 and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hacken entertained at dinner A. Swan of Jeanne-les-Bains and daughter Ethel on Sunday. Mrs. C. Dickson entertained at dinner on Sunday, Miss Laura Swan of Jeannette. FRANKLIN, PA. (Pr. Apple Burke Lawson.) (By Annis Burra) Royal College will continue at the A. M. E. Bethel church. Miss Bertha Jackson is seriously ill at her home in Fifthteen street extension. Mrs. Asle Butts has returned home from Millon, Pa. where she had gone to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Hector. Mrs. Carroll, who has been making her home with her brother, Marshall McClellan, has removed to Oll City. On Sunday, February 18, the A. M. E. Bethel Sunday school will observe Allen day. A good program will be rendered. E. Warren of Cleveland, O. was conquerer in town for a week demonstrator. Her headquarters was at the residence of Mrs. L. Stevens. Mrs. Florence Williams is recovering slowly from an attack of grip and rheumism. William Williams, who has been ill, is still under the care of Dr. Thompson. Mrs. Stevens is confined to the house with a severe cold. Mrs. Etta Johnson and Miss Agnes Randall entertained 19 of their friends with a sleighing party on last Thursday evening. The girls and they had supper. A fine time is reported with frosted feet thrown in. A sleighing party of twenty people came down from Oil City last Tuesday night and attended the concert given by Wilton A. M. E. Zion church. Miss Hilda-Patterson of Akron, O. is visiting Miss Mary Rhinehart. West Newton, Pa. (By Elizabeth Green). Glad to note that the pastor, Rev. W. H. Frazier was permitted to be a pastor. February 6 was the second quarterly conference held at A. M. E. church. Rev. R. H. Bumry, P. E. was in his same instructive way that made the conference a pleasant session. Statewide conference has a diaclerate shoulder was able to worship at St. Paul on Sunday. The social given by our Duty club at the residence of Alfred Hill was a decided success. Miss Bertha Wheeler of Suter, Pa., attended the sociat, Mrs. Robinson, of her boy with the rheumatism, William, L. Green attended Young People's Day in Sewickley on Sunday. OIL CITY, PA. Johnson (By Valera C. Johnson) On account of the condition of the church on the day of the service was held last Sunday. Rev. Orlando Rhinehart of Franklin, delivered an excellent sermon. The social given last Thursday by the Sunday school was successful, numbering 13 came up from Franklin and assisted in making the evening a pleasant one. A pleasant surprise part was tendered Miss Ruth Bolden on Tuesday evening the occasion being her fifteenth birthday, invited out for the evening and on returning home found the parlor well filled with friends. The evening was spent in music and games, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The hostess After a most pleasant time her friends left wishing her many happy returns of the day. Mrs. Ellen Green of Pittsburgh, is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Tempy Gray. George Henderson passed through the city and en route for his home in Tulliury. John Green of Erie is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Green. Charles Heeson, Jr., a former Oil City boy, has returned home. Joseph Purlouls of Titusville, spent Thursday evening in the city. The explosion caused one of the more intimate buildings on the corner of front and State street, last Thursday evening, we are pleased to state, did not cause the loss of any lives. While the damages did not effect us in any way whatever, the shock was felt by every resident of the town and caused considerable fright. Many attended the great mother play, Madame X, Monday evening. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Page One and DO IT NOW. McKEESPORT Revival services at St. Paul A. M. E. church are being continued under the aggressive leadership of Rev. C. A. James, with grand success. Many souls have been saved, most of whom have already joined the church. Sunday was also a great day, morning was joined by morning evening. His morning subject was "Secret Praver," his evening subject was "The Final Gathering." These were soul-stirring sermons, which resulted in one persons being reclaimed and others convicted. Monday evening there was a special discourse there will be a special discourse for women. The Stewardesses, under the presidency of Mrs. Elizabeth Pryor, are making elaborate preparations for a grand pennatecoral service all day, evening, pastors and their congregations are expected to be present. In the morning at 10:45, the pastor, Rev. W. N. Young, will preach; at 3 p. m. preaching by Rev. R. H. Morris of North Side, Pittsburgh, and at 7:45 p. m., by Rev. E. R. Bader, at 8:45 p. m. All are cordially invited. On Tuesday evening Rev. James will deliver a lecture on the subject, "The Progress of the Negro Race," variety from the day8 of Adam to the Present Time. On Wednesday J. W. West departed for his home last Thursday after spending several days here the guest of his daughter, Mrs. R. B. Smith. B. B. Wright, Jr., of Irwin, was the guest of J. W. Young on Sunday. Misses Grace Pride and Helena Pryor spent Sunday in Sewickley. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Smith and son were guests of relatives in Elizabeth on Sunday, returning home in the evening, and visiting Parker, bishop of Mrs. Smith. Chas. Enty is on the sick list. On last Wednesday evening St. Paul's A. M. E. parsonage was the scene of a grand donation which was tendered to Mrs. Smith, the members and friends of his congregation. They loaded the table with all the necessities of life. The reverend wishes to return many thanks for this bountiful remembrance. Hunter of Philadelphia, has accepted employment in this city and will reside here in future. SCOTTDALE PA SCOTTDALE PA (Bay. Blanche Moore.) Misses Annie Hill, Regina Connors, Maggie Grisby, Babel White, Ross Hill, William Hickman and Mrs. H. Connors called on Miss Florence Brown on Sunday. Bry. T. Moore and daughter, Miss Mamie attended the Men's rally at the A. M. E. church on Sunday in Greensburg, Pa. Those on the sick list are Mes- dames Jane Dally, Jennie Harvey and R. Smith. Miss Regina and H. Connors: Jr. enlisted the members of the Silver Hawk home on Friday evening. The following persons were elected as officers for the next three months: Miss Annie Hill, president; Mrs. Florence Brown, vice president; Miss Blanche Hickman, secretary, Miss Maggie Grisby, assistant secretary; H. Connors, Jr. treasurer. The club is progressing nielly. H. H. Overton of Vanderbilt. Pa. was calling on friends here on Sunday. Morning Star Baptist Church. The services were well attended at the Morning Star Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. H. H. Overton, preached sermons which every one enjoyed. The prayer meetings and Missionary meetings are largely attended each week at the Morning Star Baptist church. Every person is cordially invited to attend these meetings. The Pittsburg Counter is on site at Ornate Institute Periodical Room. WATCH THE COURSE GROW! Monongahela Monongahela S. B. Batch was a business caller in McKeesport on Monday. He gave Montrose a sick at her home in Geary street. Richard Kemper attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, Rev. Bowman Scott, in Homestead last Saturday. Miss Rosabella Drew of Charlerod, spent the day with Mrs. Pandora James on Monday. Her work called at 813 Coal street, Sunday, February 4, and left as his visiting card a bounding baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gobbe. Miss Helen Batch and Miss L. B. Newman were the guests of the Misses Grace and Mildred Lee of Charlerod. Dallas Herbubs James, the great grandmother of Richard Kemper, was tended a post card shower in honor of his first birthday, February 7, 1912. Mrs. Emma Brown of Donora, was a caller in town last Sunday. Edward Scales of Monessen, was the guest of Miss Grace Pitts on Sunday. Garvie Garland attended Monessen on Sunday and the choir of the Second Baptist church sang. Charles Cooley was a visitor in town on Sunday. Wm. Turner of Mönnessen, called on Gazel Pitts on Sunday. The presiding elder, Dr. Temple, presided over the sermon at the A. M. E. church on Sunday evening. Mrs. Charles Noel was out calling on her friends in town on Friday, after having been confined to the house since her return from the war. She was also time she contracted a severe cold while travel. She was the guest of Mrs. George Mickey for six o'clock dinner. James Mitchell of Corsopolis was a business caller in the city Friday with his cousin, George Wickey. Mrs. C. A. James was a caller in Charleroy last Sunday. Mr. George Smith returned Sunday after spending the past week with her husband in Youngtown, O. George Burke of Sharon, was a week-and visitor with his brother, Conrad Burke. Elizabeth Boyer entertained her friends on Sunday afternoon to dinner at the home of Mrs. James Jackson of Coal street. Those present were Misses Alice Wilkinson, Maria Clanton, Jean Scott, Susie Carpenter and Margarita Brother of Chas Davenport, returned home on Sunday after a two months' visit in Steubenville, O. and Wheeling, W. Va. Mrs. Isaac Davenport returned with her. Mrs. Zerble Turley and Miss Batha Bryan of Homestead, called at the residence of Richard Kemper on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Attached attended the funeral of Mrs. Bell of Homestead last week. We are glad to note that Roy Montgomery is still improving. Montgomery of McKeeport, caller on his mother, Mrs Jane Montgomery. Mrs. S. A. Batch was a business caller in Pittsburgh this week. A valentine social was held at the A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Euphrena Rolls entertained Miss Rita Scott and Lock Hughes on Sunday. Gibson of Monessen, was a caller in Monahaska on Sunday. A tag social was held at the Odd Fellows hall on Friday, February 16, 1912. A prize was given to the most ragged person. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mrs. Keys.) Mrs. Anne Flippo, aged 46, died at her home on Sunday evening, after a lingering illness. She was survived by five children and one grandson. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. Interment in Grandview cemetery. Mrs. Bryant of Pittsburgh, was visiting her daughters, Miss Elsie and Olive, over Sunday. She stopped at the residence of Mrs. Keys during her stay in the city. Mrs. Bessie Johnson of Westmont, has been on the sick list. Mrs. Cooper of Railroad street, has been over, McBride, for a number of years waited at the Crystal, has returned after two years' stay in the East, where he went for his health. George is a jolly good fellow and his many friends are glad to see him back. Mrs. Alexander is better after two weeks' illness. She is able to be around, but not out. Her two oldest sons visited her from Pittsburgh for several days during her sickness. Miss Jania Smith, who is maid for G. K. Kline left for South Carolina, where she will spend a month with relatives and friends. The ladies of the L. L. D. club held a supper at the home of Mrs. R. Page Hall on Friday night. The committee reopened the night. Fannie Long and Miss Rella Filipo left for Philadelphia. They have been employed as maids in the family of Lieutenant Governor R. R. Murphy for many years. BELLEFONTE BELLEFONTE Mr. and Mrs. Goen Thomas entertained at dinner on Sunday, Rev. T. J. Askew, Rev. P. J. Blackburn and family and their granddaughter, Helen Thomas. Mr. Jackson entertained Rev. Askew at supper on Monday evening. While here he was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Stewart. He left here on Tuesday morning en route to the Bishop's Council which met in Baltimore this week. The collar he wore all that could be decorated; the reports read by Wm. Mills and Emma Overton and Louisa Williams, showed careful preparation, and evidenced the fact that the church is moving on. Many good things were said in reference to the P. E. and pastor. This week has been spending a few weeks at State college, visited her parents a few days last week. Miss Kate Jackson has returned home after a brief sojourn at State college. The Emergency club will give a leafer year supper on the 22nd, at the church. Mrs. Pleasant of Philadelphia, was to have appeared at this church on the Rite unable to attend. She will be with us on the 22th. Don't fall to hear her. BEST LUNCH OF FIRST-CLASS MEMBER Dr. Robert Lewis Bestseller for the Classroom and Home. 1317 W. Avenue Filling, Pa. If you want 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. Bell Phone 3455-W Grant. RAGE ADJUSTMENT ESSAYS ON THE MEGACON AMERICA BY KELLY KILLER Bestseller of the College of Art and Science Broad University, Washington LARNE GOCAVO; GSA, postgraduate, IN CHINA Institute taught by Christian The Courier is For Sale by the Following Agents Thos. H. Harrison, 1210 Wylie ave. E. K. Thumman, 1600 Wylie ave. Jessie Harris, 360 Wylie ave. Mounts Old Book Store, 602 Wylie Mr. Ray Berry, 181 Chafonte s. Beltkaover. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 41 Arthur st. City. J. W. Dooley, 20th st., Homestead, Pa. Mrs. E. H. Brooks, 226 Burton ave., Washington, Pa. Stewart F. Cook, 201 North Seventh street, Steubenville, O. Mrs. Bva Holmes, 709 6th ave, Beaver Falls, Pa. Miss Marie Thornell, 222 Walnut st., Bellevue, Pa. Miss Eile Kennedy, 1033 Chapline st. Wheeling, W. Va. Miss Euth Alton, 116 Pulsaki st. Wheeling, W. Va. Miss Mary Broady, 40 Huburt st. Akton, O. Miss Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st. Butler, Pa. Miss Krake T. Tilghani, 116 Sheenau, New Castle, Pa. Marthie Dickson, No. 48 Mill street, Greensburg, Pa. We End up being lent with some of our agendas they are not setting their account - promptly. However it will be necessary for all agendas to settle their paper. We regret this action is necessary. WAYNESBURG (By Mary H. Workman.) The Franklin Street A. M. E. church was favorably reopened on Sunday with appropriate ceremonies. Dr. Butler of Washington, Pa., preached in the morning and afternoon the congregation splendid sermons. The collections amounted to $131. Mr. and Mrs. Philo. G. Smith very beautifully entertained a number of their friends on Thursday evening at their house, in honor of the congregation in honor of their house guest, Philo Foster of Ontario, Canada. The evening was spent in cards, music, etc. Small tables were set out through the different rooms and a delicious lunch was served. A retired to their homes, declaring Mr. and Mrs. Smith jolly entertainers. Mrs. Josephine Bruce entertained the Fancy Work club on Thursday afternoon at her house. When it was spent by the ladies in sewing, after which refreshments were served. BUTLER, PA. BUTLER, PA. (By Grace J. Booth.) Samuel Burke, who has spent some time in Butler at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson has gone to Homestead, Pa. to work. Harry Thompson is quite all. 'George Palmer has accepted a position at the Nixon hotel. Rev. Catherine A. Arnold, president of Pittsburgh, Pa., conducted revival services at the Second Baptist church, American avenue, last week. Rev. Graves of Pittsburgh, conducted services on Sabbath day. He preached a stirring sermon. Mrs. M. C. Smith of Cleveland street, had a very better fall. She is feeling some sick. Mrs. Ora Holmes is sick. We do not think she will be able to be out again. Mrs. Rosie Jackson is on the sick list. Mrs. Dora Loltridge has gone to Cleveland, O. Mrs. Huffman of Sharon, Pa. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. McDonnell of Lyndora, Pa. N. A. Arnold of West Lynn street, has been indisposed with a slight attack but is Rally service held at the Holy Baptist church on Sabbath, February 18. All are invited to be with us in all of our services. Mrs. Chas. Galloway of Youngstown, O. Miss M. Jackson of Bellevue, Pa. and Jess Harris of Butler, Pa. were entertained on Sunday at the home of A. Arnold of Sharon they spent the evening listening to select music. Mrs. Galloway and Miss M. Jackson were out-of-town guests. Are You in Arrears on your subscriptions? No matter WE NEED THE SCORE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1912 WASHINGTON (By E. H. Brooks.) Edward Gibson of South Side, Pittsburgh and Reese Jackson of Wilkinsburg, were guests of Clinton Skinner last Sunday. Mrs. George Dishroom of Parkersburg, W. Va., spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. Henry Comedy of East Chestnut street. Mrs. Heasie Fields of Chartiers street, was a Pittsburgh caller last Saturday. Mrs. Henry Frye and daughter were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frye the past week. Mrs. T. B. Banks of South College street, spent last Thursday in Pittsburgh. Rev. W. H. H. Butler of the St. Paul A. M. B. church left on Tuesday evening to attend the Bishop's council which convened at Baltimore on February 14. Mr. and Mrs. John Ringgold and two children and Mrs. Amanda Ringgold are visiting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Turner of Gibson avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Duntlap of Canonsburg, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Emma Charlton. The Sick. Samuel E. Brooks of Burton avenue, left on Tuesday morning for Williamsport. Md., called there by the critical illness of his mother, Mrs. Joanna Brooks. Wm. Grayson and Charles Morton, who are pneumonia victims remain about the same. Miss Sadie Bush is ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bush. Wm. Thomas of Ruple avenue, who has been ill for some time, continues in a critical condition. Mrs. Margaret Chatman of Highland avenue, is on the sick list. Master Willie Redman, who has been ill is able to return to school. At this writing Mrs. John Griffin of South College street, is seriously ill. Homer Williams, one of Washington's popular society young men, announces that on Tuesday evening, April 9, he will entertain his friends at a full dress reception at the Odd Fellows hall. Music to be furnished by the Vaught orchestra. Mrs. Geo. Fields of East Malden street, entertained at dinner last Sunday, evening Mrs. Henry Comedy of this city and her guest, Mrs. George Dishroom of Parkersburg, W. Va. Mabe! Robinson was very pleasantly surprised at her home last Friday evening, when a number of her little friends came to celebrate her tenth birthday. Games and songs were the features of the evening. At 9 o'clock they were called to the dining room where a delightful treat was awaiting them the place cards being little hearts. The following guesses were present: Mildred and Jeannette Wilson, Josette Harding, Hazel Henderson, Irene Fields, Sarah and Mabi Robinson. Theodore and Chas. Dillard, Bradford, Elmer and Vernon Henderson and Howard Robinson. Mrs. Margaret Chatman of Highland avenue, was agreeably surprised upon entering her home last Saturday evening to find a number of her friends gathered there in honor of her birthday. A six course dinner was served the decorations being pink and white. Covers were laid for 10. The affair was gotten up by Mrs. Wilkie Chatman and Miss Edna Briggs and the guests departed all wishing Mrs. Chatman many happy returns of the day. The leap year party and bazaar given by the Lucy Thurman club on Tuesday evening was a complete success. A pleasing program was rendered one of the most pleasing features being a solo by little Miss Olive Batch, who took the large audience by storm. As an encore she gang "Sugar Moon" again captivating her hearts. This little Miss possesses a voice of great strength and beauty and gives promise of a brilliant future. A piano duet by Master Leonard Honesty and his mother, Mrs. L. C. Honesty, was highly appreciated by the audience. The other numbers consisted of solos, recitations and papers by local talent. The different booths were handsomely draped in the club colors of blue and white and the postoffice also was well patronized. The large blue and white quilt was won by Mrs. Richard Thomas, who held the lucky number. A neat sum of money was realized and the committee wishes to thank the public for his patronage. for his patronage Nassauth Baptist Church. Nazareth Baptist Church Good services prevailed last Sunday Rev. Hoose occupying the pulpit in the morning and James E. Dungee in the evening: In the Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. interesting sessions were held, excellent papers being read by Misses Lillian Rolland and Octavia Winbush. The Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. Edward Caul and after regular business light refreshments were served. The Ladies' Aid recently organized has begun to do work for the church. Last Thursday Rev. Dr. McKee, a noted temperance lecturer, delivered an address on "Whisky" to a crowded house. Louis Wilson spent Sunday in Pittsburgh. All the sick of this congregation are improving except David Redman, who continues in the same condition. Frank Gamble, Sr., attended services at the Mr. Olive Baptist church at Canonsburg last Sunday. Rev. Hooe preached for Rev. Williams of Canonsburg last Friday evening. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. In the absence of Rev. Butler, who was in Warnesburg assisting Rev. Smith, the pulpit was occupied by Jas. E. Dungee, who gave an excellent address on "Character Building." Rev. Butler returned in time for evening service. Preparations are on foot for the annual spring rally which will occur the last Sunday in April. The leaders of the clubs are Alfred Crockett, Repubn H. Baker, Jr., and Thos. B. Banks. The presiding elders council will convene next Wednesday. A large attendance is expected. Wright's Chapel. Rev. T. H. Turner is at Waynesburg assisting Rev. Smith in a 10 days revival. Affairs at the local church are in splendid condition. A newly organised board of Stewardesses with Mrs. Letty Bryant, president, is doing good work; also new board of stuettes. During. the pastors absence the pulpit will be in the hands of Rev. Ellis and Mrs. E. Ramsey. Rev. Lloyd McCoy and Miss Susie Williams of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Turner. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Page One and DO IT NOW. THE GOLF CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF GOLF CLUBS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE ASSOCIATION OF GOLF CLUBS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Washington and Steuben at Valley Forge BETWEEN one and the year visit Valley Forge Everything possible the hills where Washington are now beautifully kept that meander through the trees. By train, auto, bicycle, motor but always in the spring, summer When snow falls fresh marsh feiw, save the fox hunters, ever see In many places the views do not memorable winter, 1777-78, when against cold and starvation. An troops even without shoes, poorly almost a miracle that any of those True Patronymic Not Washington, Is Claim Made BETWEEN one and two hundred thousand people every year visit Valley Forge. Everything possible has been done to attract them. On the hills where Washington's army suffered and bled there are now beautifully kept macadam roads and bridle paths that meander through the trees. By train, auto, bicycle, motorcycle and afoot the crowds come—but always in the spring, summer or autumn. When snow falls fresh marvels of beauty are revealed. But few, save the fox hunters, ever see them. In many places the views do not differ greatly from those of that memorable winter, 1777-78, when Washington and his men fought against cold and starvation. An army of ragamuffins, many of the troops even without shoes, poorly and insufficiently nourished, it was almost a miracle that any of those patriots survived. One Story of the Origin of the Name by Which Father of His Country Was Known THE real name of the first president of the United States was not Washington. His baptismal name was George, and he was both February 22 in the year 1732. The old colony of Virginia was his birthplace, but the true name of his male ancestors was not Washington. This may seem a sweeping statement in the light of generally accepted history, but careful research has established beyond doubt that the ancient founder of the family from which came the Father of our country was named William de Hertburn. The key to this apparent paradox lies in the fact that, in common with many noblemen and monarchs of Europe, the first president possessed an estate name and a real, or family name, the latter being known as the patronymic, or maternal name. The first Washingtons were of French, not English, origin, and were numbered among the powerful knights of the northern portion of France. When the duke of Normandy consolved the ambition of becoming king of England he called to his aid the Catholics of France, and among those who responded to his appeal was an ancestor of George Washington. The duke gathered his soldiers about him and announced that by right and promise he deserved and intended to be the new king of England. His spiritled address had the desired effect and the knights and their vassals thronged to the standard until there was soon gathered under the leadership of William, duke of Normany, the greatest army France had ever mustered, ready for the field and thirsting for the glories of conquest among the many banners thrown to the breeze appeared the shield of the multi-great-grandfather of our own George Washington. His name was William de Hertburn. His name was William de Hertburn. The 60,000 followers of the duke set sail in 3,000 vessels of war for the English coast and landed without opposition, because of the English King Harold's conflict with the Norwegians in another part of his invaded domains. On October 14, 1066, the rival armies met, and on the field of Hastings took place one of the most terrific battles in the history of England. William of Normandy was the victor, and King Harold, with tens of thousands of his English, was among the slain. The victorious French marched to London, and on Christmas day they proclaimed their dashing leader "William conqueror and king of England." King William, like all his French knights, loved the French ideas of government, church and home, and inured into the old English national and domestic life all the customs of his native land. Even the English language, which William never could learn, was gradually set aside, and among the loyal Prepach knights who assisted the conqueror in enforcing his reforms was the distant him of George Washington. This early encounter of two hundred thousand people every has been done to attract them. On Boston's army suffered and bled there not macadam roads and bridle paths cycle and afoot the crowds come or autumn. hels of beauty are revealed. But them. not differ greatly from those of that Washington and his men fought army of ragamuffins, many of the and insufficiently nourished, it was patriots survived. our first president was numbered among the intimates of the king, and was one of the leaders of the French conquest. In apportioning the estates of the Saxons to his followers the conqueror bestowed on William de Herburn the extensive estate known as Wessyngton, and entitled him to heraldic denomination of his choice. Historic records show him as one of the favorite knights of the king. As a further demonstration of the importance of the De Hertburns, or "Wessyngtons," history furnished the information that the estate in question was under the command of the bishop of Durham, and situated in a locality exposed to the attack of the Scots of northern England. On this border there was constant warfare, and the king naturally selected the bravest and most warlike of his adherents to hold lands in the disputed district. For nine years this country between Durham and York was laid waste, and for ten years it was practically a desert, no man having the courage to attempt cultivation of the blasted fields or inhabit the ruined towns. One hundred thousand people died in this debatable strip of land, and there, where active hostilities ever reigned, the De Hertburns, or Wesyngtans, were stationed. This record of the great family is absolutely authentic in every detail, having been proved by minute research and personal visits to the locality where its members were lords of the soil—a task which embraced fifteen years of heraldic investigation. Later the estate known as Wesyngton was spelled and entered officially as Wessington, the proprietors assuming the same name. Then it was recorded as Washington, and a natural change of the owner's name in accordance with that of his land followed. The proprietors became known as William, John, Lawrence, Robert and Nicholas De Washington. Finally the heraldic shields and French prefix of "De" was dropped, and the modern spelling of Was-h-k-n-g-t-on prevailed. The Washingtonss were very prominent in the military as well as the civic phases of English life. In the days of Henry the VIII., when that monarch was in conflict with the pope of Rome, Lawrence Washington sided with the king, and the latter confiscated the monasteries, convents and churches of the Roman Catholic church, giving to this Washington the Sulgrave estate, where for over a century the Washington family ruled supreme. A decline in their fortunes then appears to have taken place, for in 1620, the year the Pilgrims set sail for America, the Washingtonss were practically driven from the Sulgrave estate to take up residence at Brighton with minor manors and holdings. The loss of hundreds of acres of rich meadows and harvest fields was in a measure counteracted by the marriage of a Sir William Washington to a sister of George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham. This union brought about new alliances and affiliations which made Washingtonss possible in America, and ultimately led to the rearing of George Washington to be the military leader of the colonies and eventually our first chief executive. Table Worth Rendering Ox Good Mr. Wallapus stood at the window Sunday afternoon idly watching the bad little boys playing baseball on a vacant lot. "The Sabbath breaking little wretches," he said, "They ought to be arrested, every one of them. There should be a rigid ordinance against this desecration of the Sabbath." Then he rang for the chant fear. "Jim," he said, "get out the car and we'll take a little spin. It's a beautiful day and I'm tired of staying in the house." This table teemes. To Kate Clad Earliest Life Portrait of George Washington, by C. W. Peall, Painted in 1772 THE COURIER. The Vtrg Earliest Life Portrait of George Washington Washington, Stripped of Romance, Shown as a Man Not a Saint by Any Means, but One Who Will Ever Be Counted Foremost Among the First TO THE weakness of human nature, perhaps, may be attributed the fact that people are more likely to admire a brilliant failure than a solid substantial success. And to this, also, may be attributed the additional fact that, of all the heroes of the Revolutionary period, posterity has been inclined to dwarf the stature of Washington. Doubtful it is, nevertheless, if another of the great figures of anything like recent history stands out with such a record of unvarying success as that which was attained by "the father of his country." Virtually, he was one of the exceedingly small minority of men who never failed. All that he did bore evidence to his sound judgment and virility of mind. For a time his biographers tried to transform him into a saint. Obviously impossible, this; because, above all things else, he was a man among men, a figure in his time which, so far as obtained to his personality, was not unlike that of the late King Edward of England—prone to human weaknesses, but at the same time a gentleman of rare tact and dignity. The comparison may not be entirely inapt, because Edward was never tried as was Washington. After it became apparent that Washington was not a saint, the trend of opinion was to consider him a respectable numskull, a creature of circumstances, who managed by luck never to do the wrong thing. At the same time, men who, in his day, took minor parts were exalted into heroes of the first rank, largely because of their fondness for epigram and that further weakness of the general public, which would rather scent out a hero of its own than acknowledge to the greatness of the obvious, outstanding figure. All of which would indicate that the time has about arrived when Washington should be rescued from his biographers. Moderation and determination are the two dominant characteristics of which time has not robbed Washington. Of them, the first is the one which has deprived him of a great deal of the appreciation which has been lavished on less deserving characters. Whatever the vices of the man, they were always held within respectable restraint. Whatever his virtues, he never gave them undue prominence. So it is that, after more than a century, there has come a tendency to depreciate the ability of the one man who, more than any other, would naturally be exalted. For a long time it was held that his fame was tarnished because he swore real oaths at the battle of Monmouth. That was succeeded by the present epoch, which has chosen to regard him as a lovable gentleman, with enough horse sense not to make a fool of himself and, by a series of events over which he had no control, to become the father of his country. And yet it is doubtful if another character of the age is more to be admired for its many-sided excellences. As man, warrior and statesman, Washington yields to no figure of his time. What place Washington held, in his own day, must now become a matter of interest. Shortly after, his death, Felix Faulcon voiced the opinion of the French parliamentarians when he addressed the legislative assembly as follows: "The tomb has claimed him who was the model of republican perfection. This is not the time to trace all this truly great man has accomplished for the liberties of America, the generous inspirations which he imparted to the French who were attracted to his school of arms; the sublime act which will avert and add luster to his memory, when, after having exerted his talents in giving liberty to his country, he voluntarily relinquished supreme power to conceal his glory in the obscurity of private life." Naturally, Napoleon was attracted to the great general who led an army of ragamuffins to victory, after a long campaign of almost unparalleled victories, and whose power was attested by the fact that none of his generals, except Wayne, accomplished much after they left him. When the news of his death reached France, the first consul issued the following order: "Washington is no more! That great man fought against tyranny. He firmly established the liberty of his country. His memory will ever be dear to the French people, as it must be to every friend of freedom in two worlds, and especially to the French soldiers, who like him and the Americans, bravely fight for liberty and equality. The first consul, in consequence, orders that, for ten days black crepe shall be suspended to all the standards and flags of the republic." At almost the same time the Gazette de France said: "Washington is dead! This news in the time of the directory it would have been imprudent to announce. Now, the heart may with confidence abandon itself to all the generous emotions of the soul, and we may dare to weep at the tomb of a great man. A general funeral service has been ordered in America, and this will be observed by the citizens of every nation. No period has sustained a loss so irreparable as the end of the eighteenth century." This concluding sentence may be taken as generally expressing the estimation in which the great man was held. ASKED AID OF WASHINGTON Frenchman, In Financial Distress, Turned for Help to His Great Commander. A letter from the Chevallier de Lambert to George Washington, asking pecuniary aid, brought $10.50 recently. The letter is dated Philadelphia, May 26, 1789, and reads as follows: Honored Sir: I came into this country recommended to your excellency by the Marquis de La Fayette. I served in the American army two years in quality of lieutenant of artillery under the command of Colonel Porter. I have the honor to be of the Order of the Cincinnati. I am at present, disagreeably circumstanced, being in debt to my landlord. The favor I have to ask of your excellency is that you would lend me £100, for which I will give you a bill of exchange on the President Front de Ville at Rouen, and shall think myself forever obliged. I have remained in this country in hopes of serving it in a military quality, but, having now no prospect of that, my intention is to return to France. It is to pay my landlord for my bed and board and to defray the expenses of my passage that I want the money just mentioned. I have the honor to be, with the greatest esteem and respect, your excellency's most humble and obedient servant. CHEVALIER DE LAMBERT. P. S. I earnestly beg the favor of an answer as soon as your excellency conveniently can. My directions are at Mr. Pereton's at the Golden Swan, Third street. The letter is addressed to "His Excellency, Genl. Washington, President of the United States, New York." On the back is Washington's indorsement: "From the Chevir, de Lambert 26th May, 1789." Historic and Beautiful Ground. There is no more historic ground in the country than that around Valley Forge. The very mention of the revolution suggests Valley Forge, the scene of its greatest crisis. And the work of beautifying and improving it is continually progressing. But recently it was that congress was urged to pass a bill granting $100,000 for the erection of suitable memorial archee. Already a memorial chapel and a museum are under way, in addition to historic buildings that are maintained as nearly as possible in their original condition. THE MISSING MEN OF THE WORLD WERE REPORTED TO BE MISSING FROM THE WORLD BY THE MISSING MEN OF THE WORLD WERE REPORTED TO BE MISSING FROM THE WORLD BY THE MISSING MEN OF THE WORLD 4 Years ago my Hair was only a finger length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. 4 Years ago my Hair just covered my shoulders. 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 we 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 limitations, to risk not attaining the result you desire. Be sure that the name "Poro" is on every box; not genuine without it. If your hair is dry, harsh, brittle and failing out—use "Poro." It stops the falling and starts the hair to growing at once. St. Louis, Mo. Canonsburg, Pa (By Lewis A. McGee.) Quite a pleasant surprise was centered Mrs. Anna Wasler of Meadow Lands, on Wednesday evening, February 4, in-honor of her thirty-third birthday. A number of friends were present and the evening was spent in an enjoyable manner. A dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. Wasler was the recipient of many useful gifts. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Walls and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wallsae and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dersham, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wheeler and Frank Robinson. Miss Blanche Walls and Frank Robinson were Washington callers on Sabbath. The Elks lodge of Washington gave a supper at the E. Betts restaurant on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lizzie Smith was a caller in Washington and Meadow Lands last Friday. Henry Harris was injured while at work in the mine last Wednesday. He was caught between two cars and bruised about the body. Alex Griffin met with a similar accident Friday. Mrs. Mamle Wilson was called to Homestead last Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bell of that place. Miss Olle Howard of Pittsburgh, is visiting Miss Bessie Wheeler. Miss Howard is endeavoring to start a class in instrumental music. Mrs. Ezekiel Betts is on the sick list. Last Sunday was communion day at Mt. Olive Baptist church and the pastor, Rev. Williams, preached an able sermon to a large congregation. Revival services are still going on and the pastor is being assisted by Rev. Hoew of Washington. Miss Sadie and Miss Pearl Vactor attended the spring exhibition of fashion conducted under the auspices of the Le Mode Royal at Fort Pitt hotel. Pittsburgh, Friday, February 9, 1912. The lecture on styles and accessories and the demonstrations were of utmost importance to every dressmaker and woman of fashion. A magnificent assortment of imported gowns from Paquin, Francis. Drecol, Bernard, Redfern and others of like renown and also original creations from leading American makers were exhibited. Miss Hattie Walker of Buckhannon, W. Va., who has been recently attending school in Pittsburgh, was a guest at the parsonage on Sunday and Monday. Mrs. M. B. Wheeler entertained a number of friends on Thursday even Pittsburg Office 6289 Frankstown Ave. Mrs. W. A. Clay ing, February 8, in honor of her daughter Lida's birthday. CHARLEROI (By Mabel J. Webater.) Rev. John Lotterbury of West Middletown, on his way to Pike Run to visit a near friend, James Smith, who is very ill, stopped over a few hours in Charlerol. Mrs. Mary Johns is slowly improving. Mrs. Alice Morris and Mrs. Annabell Thompson were business callers in Washington last week. T. W. Primas of Pittsburgh, was the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Primas. Thomas Woodard of Connellvilleville, was a recent caller here. A. L. Bolling and Johnson Brown of Belle Vernon, worshipped at the A. M. E. church here Sabbath evening. Miss Rosella Thomas, 16 on the sick list. The Misses Lov, Florence and Grace Primas of Lock 4, called on Miss Mabel E. Womans on Monday. Russell Flood of Union town, was visiting relatives and friends here over Sabbath. Mrs. W. A. Rideout and Mrs. Grace Davis attended their parents' forty-first anniversary on Saturday, February 10. Miss Lillian Dudley of Pittsburgh called on Mr. and Mrs. Junius Harden recently. Rev. Geo. W. Webster was entertained at dinner at Dr. H. K. Smith. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Page One and DO IT NOW. Shewy: Footwear in Russia All Russians have a weakness for handsome footwear, and the result is that there are more showy boots worn in the czar's empire than anywhere else on earth. This preference extends to the women as well as the men. What a "Twister" is In life insurance parlance the "twister" is that smooth-tongued insurance who goes about trying to persuade you to surrender your policy in a company with which you are perfectly content on the ground that the rival company which he represents will surely yield better results. Are You in Arrears opportunity available? Vanguard WE NEED THE MONEY FOUR MAIN OFFICE: 1209 Wylie Avenue. 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All persons subscribing for the Courrier will kindly explain that he will have subscribed for further notice from us. An agent or official whose conduct is unbecoming or discourteous to our subscribers or advertiser will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courrier Publishing Company. Y. M. C. A. DEDICATED: Last Sunday dates an event which should loom large with significance for the social uplift and progress of the colored citizens of Greater Pittsburgh. We refer to the two-fold open性 exercises of the colored men's Branch of the Y. M. C. A. The occasion, aside from the place, in the history of the branch, organized September 29, 1910, and apart from the prominence of the speakers, was notable because of the impressive utterances made by the latter. We venture the suggestion, that the twelve men and the secretary, to whose direction the activities of the Branch have been entrusted, will make no mistake if they are mindful as one speaker counseled, "to stick to the Bible, to serve the three-fold need of our men, to keep in mind the evangelistic purpose of the association, and to look after the boys." The importance of looking after the boys was most impressively emphasized at the branch building by one of the speakers, who characterized the Negro boy as the "most pathetic object" he knew; and they must have a large place in the program of our Branch if it hopes to be able to do its greatest work in the most effective way. "Prevention," as was observed, is better than cure, even where social problems are concerned. We can not forego the hope that our people will increasingly merit the high complement paid them by Judge Joseph Buffington for their splendid part in helping make the Branch a reality. We, therefore, believe that they will struggle to have the grace to do "what." to quote the Judge, "the white people could not do." i.e. to bear up in spite the stings and bitterness of human prejudices, etc., and by fully using the tried and approved means of social betterment, as one speaker characterized the Y. M. C. A. will contribute markedly toward the social enrichment of the entire community. NEGRO EXPOSITION. Lincoln's natal day was fitting observed by the United States Senate by the favorable report on the bill pro- It is hoped that all Negroes will interest themselves generally in this our first attempt to celebrate our freedom. We have been given the credit of having made rapid strides since we have been citizens; and will be expected of us when we invite the world to behold the Exposition. Let us begin now to prepare for an Exposition that will meet the expectations of the most sanghee. UNION REVIVAL Rev. Scott of Bethel has demonstrated that he is familiar with the art of saving souls as well as that of raising money. Through the united efforts of John Wesley. Warren and Bethel a Union revival has been inaugurated for the salvation of our men and women throughout the city and county. That the effort has decided success is evidenced by the fact that more than 65 converts have declared for the new life. Such an invasion is much needed here; sin and satan have too much room in our city, and no better beginning of the year could be imagined than a complete resignation to the will and way of Him whose people we are. Bethel has long been an old landmark for good and all that tends to lift the people, and she is living up close to her reputation. Make Right Use of Money. Money is sublime or ridiculous, according to the man who has it. LOCAL NEWS Miss Catherine Brown of Holiday- burg was the guest of Miss Ella Bailley of Arthur street, the past week. Miss Georgia Johnson of East End, was the guest of Mrs. Gerie Hollen of Webster avenue, on Sunday. Miss Georgia Johnson after spending several "weeks" with her mother. Mrs. Lillian Johnson of Webster avenue, has returned to Columbus, O., to resume her studies at school. Mrs. Gerie Hollen and niece after a brief visit with the former's sister. Mrs. Blanche Butler of Columbus, O. have returned home they report having a fine day. Johnson, Jr., of Pittsburgh Pa. was the guest of his father. Frank M. Johnson, of Columbus, O. Another grand affair at the Bethel A. M. E. church, a fancy spectacular drill and musical, under the pieces of the E. Sunday school will be given on March 14, 1912. Some of the best musical and literary talent of Pittsburg has been secured to help make this the finest entertainment of the season. Don't fall to theeyes of the spectacular drill of Virginia Drill, the beautiful statue group and striking tableau with the colored light effects, is one of pleasing enchantment. See Traister-Brown Realty Company, for fire insurance on you house and household goods. Call in and get a rent from Penn avenue, 5927 Hiland. 5927 Hiland. Rev. J. E. Morris, pastor of the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church, Braddock, Pa., left Monday afternoon for the Bishop's Council which convenes at Baltimore, Md. Walker Stewart is visiting his daughter in low, Mr. and Mrs. Baldridge of Ackron, O. Rev. Carter, pastor of M. Aararat Baptist church, East End, conducted successful revival services at the Second Baptist church, Butler, Pa. last week. Bayleys — the place_to_eat — 1209 Wylie avenue. Rev. S. A. Vigil, pastor of Warren M. E. church read a very interesting and instructive paper before the White Methodist ministers at their regular week on meeting last Monday morning on the subject "The Work of the Church Among Colored People of Bristol." Of the many meetings held here last Monday in commemoration of 'the memory of the Great Emancipator, the Lincoln dinner of the General J. B. Swetzer Camp 48 Sons and Impressive, the 200 of the Sons of Veterans, heroes of the 60's, honored the gray Prominent among whom were F. B. Pulpress, S. A. Corbin, C. A. Nesbit, W. J. Jackson, Sr. W. J. Jackson, Jr., E. Goss, W. P. Browne, H. H. Hellix, G. H. Brown, T. M. Meekins, Wm. Barrett, Wm. Butler, John I. Kelly, Alfred Bradford, B. Wood, J. Howard, C. Underwood, P. Summerville, H. Holmes, W. Jackson and Edward N. Harlston. Orchestra of Camp 218 and Quintet of Queen of Music and stirring martial music befitting the occasion. Mrs. McClaine and her cousin, Mrs. Anderson, of Greensburg, Pa., were visiting in the city on Saturday. "Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses," "Albertus Magnus Long Lonely Friend," and "Old Book Sage" 602 Wylie avenue. Alexander L. Esplin and Gerald Winchester were distinguished visitors at the Episcopal church Sunday evening. Mr. Winchester gave an address on the subject "The Uplift of the Masses." Mr. Esplin spoke on "Paul's Earnestness as a Missionary." Both addresses were received with great John W. Ray, A. J. Borkins, Jackson Houston, James A. Blue, J. S. Patton, Joseph Herman, William Hambrick, Daniel Washington and Whit Coffield were appointed as the campaign committee of the Florida Democratic Campaign also liberally contributed to at a rousing meeting presided over by Cap. Frank B. Stewart, candidate for legislature from the First legislative district. Miss Ellen Green is guest of her sister, Mrs. Tempy Gray of Oil City. Miss Eibel Scott of Meyersdal is the guest of Miss Mary Cole while in the city. Miss Elizabeth Brown of Hollidaysburg is in the city, the guest of Miss Ella Bailey. Mrs. Charles Trusty wife of Rev. Chagall in the tribe of Grace Memorial church to be out again after a severe attack of la gripe. Col. John W. Anderson of the Secd. Patriarchal Regiment has appointed the following members of his staff for the year 1912: Adjutant, H. S. Brooks; quarterman, Charles Early of Wheeling, W. Va.; inspector, L. G. Moseby of Washington, Pa.; paymaster, W. L. Jones of Wheeling, W. Va.; chaplain, Charles Swaney; surgeon, P. L. Anderson; bugler, Grover Nelson. Strict orders are being sent out to each company, and the orders are at Wheeling, W. Va., in May; field day at Rock Springs Park in June, and the trip to Atlanta, Ga., in September. Mrs. Mary Bryant visited her daughters, Misses Ethel and Alice Bryant of Johnstown, Pa. Recently, she stopped over Sunday with Mrs. Keys. Safe—To place your insurance with the Thomas T. Jackson Agency, Bell Phone 9104-J Grant, 806 Wiley avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Miss Hatle-Garner left for Seattle, Brooks, Pa. Miss J. J. Coles of Sedgwick street, North Side, left on February 7, 1912, for Kensington, W. Va., where she was called to the bedside of her father. Carnation club wishes to thank their many friends for their assistance in making last week's entertainment a success. We regret to announce Frank Norris' Film street, continues to be quite fine. Loeudi club celebrated their Lincoln-Douglas evening "in a manner becoming the occasion." Madame-Azalea Hackley is taking the South by storm in her musical lecturer with that "highly cultivated voice and very pleasing personality." She will be in Vicksburg, Miss. February 21: Jackie Hale, February 22: Mae College, Tahasahae, Mae Sage A. & M. college, March 1 and in Cuba March 5 to 12. Baylea' — the place to eat — 1209 Wylie avenue. William Day of Cleveland, O. was the guest of his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. David Day and daughter, 649 Lowell street, en route to Wash- GAS ADMINISTERED Portland Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, purifies the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT Office Hour--Dally--9 a. m. to 2 p. m.; 5:30 p. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. ington, D. C. and Alexandra, Va. Joseph B. Knox, formerly of Pittsburgh, but now residing in Washington, D. C., in a recent letter to former home, wishes to be remembered to all friends and especially his brother, Mason. He is doing nicely and has hopes for a very bright future. Bayless'—the place to eat—1209 Wylie avenue. Attorney R. L. Vann spoke on "What Progress Means to the Men's Day exercises he last Sunday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. church, Greenburgh, Pa. Attorney Vann reports that Rev. Powell is doing good work there and is highly regarded by his members and the people in general. Rev. Powell is certainly a credit to the Pittsburgh conference. Rev. and Mrs. Nelson of Beaver Falls spent last Thursday in the city visiting friends. A meeting in Howard Alumnae in Pittsburgh was held at the home of Dr. Jas, A. Page in Wylie avenue on Wednesday afternoon. The Boosters club of McKeesport, Pa, held their second monthly banquet in the parlor of the Hotel Montgomery in Tenth avenue, Monday evening, February 12, 1912, to honor the memory of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, born there in the letter I, were adorned with cut flowers and covers were laid for thirty. The club is practically a new organization, the object of its members is for the uplift of the Negro socially, politically and if a business way. W. V. Carver speeches John W. Williams, Benjamin Duncan, S. D. Oliver, Frank Starky, Jos. H. Marshall, U. Davis and Colonel U. E. Montgomery. The Boosters club quartet composer of Messrs. Duncan, Marshall, Starky and Settlers unlightened the fire. The officers John W. Walker, Jr. acted as toastmaster. The officers of the club are W. E. Davis, president; John W. Walker, Jr., secretary; B. T. Duncan, treasurer. Banquet committee. E. M. Lysles, Dettlers and Colonel W. E. Montgomery. Those preset by Colonel J. W. Williams, Colonel W. E. Montgomery. B. T. Duncan, W. E. Davis, Daniel Letters. Frank Starky, Albert Mack, T. B. Moon, E. M. Lysles, Henry Cobb, C. W. Montgomery, Johnson, Jones, Benjamin Johnson, Taylor, Jackson, S. D. Oliver, M. C. White, Joseph Gibson, J. W. Walker, William Lingd and James Diggs. C. W. Montgomery spent Sunday in Monongahela City, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Montgomery, Miss Claire Mae Claybon of Pittsburgh, in visiting her aunt, Mrs. Carolyn Montgomery of Tenth street. Bayless' — the place to eat — 1209 Wylie avenue. The Monticello Athletic association has been re organized. The following are the officers and members: Howard E. Rickmond, president; George V. Cole Jr., vice president; Joseph Malabo, chairman; Joseph Secorey, Wilbur C. Douglass, treasurer; Cumberland Posey, captain basketball team; Dr. William M. Writt, Cesar D. Lowndes, William S. Rickmond, Seward Posey, James Dorssey, Israel Lee, Walter Clarke, Sellers Hall, John Hall, John Hall, N. Rickmond, Jesse Brown. In view of the fact that the Monticello Athletic association expects to bring the Howard University basketball team here for a game during March, a dance will be held at Arcade hall, February 15, 1919. In the after the expenses, invitations have been issued for this affair and it is hoped that friends of the M. A. A. will show their appreciation of their efforts by attending this function. The Courier is now on sale at the Liberty Pharmacy, 6319 Broad street, East End, city. News items left them on the courier's website each week will be telephoned into the main office for current issue. Votes on the choice for President should be sent in at once so that we can gain some idea of the preference of our readers. At the midwinter fair soon to be held at Rodman Street Baptist church, the Coles Co-Operative Company, who have charge of the entertainment for Friday, February 25, announce an evening devoted to business people. All members of the race engaged in any line of business are invited to be present and to give short talks on their lines. This is a new departure for the contemporary and judging from the widespread awakening among our people to the demands of this day of business a large crowd will attend. The approaching billiard tournament is causing great excitement at Loendi club. All lovers of the game are interested, because all players will have a chance to make a trophy. In order that everything will be perfectly satisfactory and enjoyable, the committee is now at work on rules to govern the series, and F. L. Steward, the former club champion, will referee the games. Entries close on May 14, the tournament last schedule of players and progress of the contest will be an nounced through these columns. Official handicappers and committee of arrangements. Geo. H. Wilson, Geo. W. Elliot, Edgar E. Truman. Epworth league of Warren M. E. church carried out a special program Sunday and through the efforts of this league nine were added to the church. The meeting was led by Mrs. M. F. Jones. Margaret Morrison school recently held a contest among the drawing and designing students which was won by Miss Emmett Topson, one of the two colored young women students in that well-known institution given to the citizens of Pittsburgh by Andrew Carnegie. very soon. Everybody is invited to attend the concert and supper at the Homewood A. M. E. Z. church, given by Mrs. William Morrison and Mrs. Fred Lee for the purpose of helping to raise the $250 indepenedness of the church, on admission 10 cents, supper 25 cents. Invitations are out for the firs. annual social given by the Boys' Gee club of Homewood to be held at the residence of Mrs. T. M. Sellers, 7391 Susquehanna street, Thursday evening, February 23, 1912. Admission 15 cents. Good music and refreshments The Boys Glee club, organized a little less than a year ago with a membership of fifteen boys and a collection of fifteen cents at the first meeting, at present there is a neat sum resting in the Homework room. The corner of Susquehanna and Dumfries streets, where the boys will meet for business and recreation. They have it in mind to organize a business company in the near future. None of the boys are over nineteen years of age, and Thomas Vaughan, the director he has taken in those boys in training them in business as well as urging them to stick to each other and teaching them the value of a good moral character. Mrs. Richard Queen of Tioga street was called very unexpectedly to Washington on account of the death of her father. A sacred concert was rendered at the Homewood A. M. E. Z church Sunday evening. The program was well rendered and listened to by a large and appreciative audience. John Lewis of Susquehanna street, who has been indisposed the greatest of the winner, is able to be out again. Mrs. Alice Charles, and family have moved from Renfrew street to 6922 Bennett street, and are now doing our best church workers and we are glad to have them nearer their church again. Mrs. Jennie Talbert, who has been very active time, is not proving as rapidly as her friends and relatives had hoped. BRADDOCK, PA Mrs. Naomi Fleet of East Sixth street, North Braddock, who has been confined to her room for the past week with a beating in her head, is some better. J. H. Richards of Roy street, North Braddock, who had his hands frosted along as well as it was hoped for. Rev. J. D. Wheelley, D. D., left on the 16th inst. for Philadelphia, Pa. The Tulip club of New Hope Baptist church gave a fine concert and supper on the 12th inst, in which quite a neat sum was realized. Miss Irene and Josephine Morris of Corby College last Sunday in Swickey,尔莱. Mrs. Tillman of New Castle, Pa., was in town looking up the interest of the Negro Women's Federation club. Mrs. Millie Nash was in town last Monday looking up old friends. The Corey Avenue A. M. E. choir sang at the Grace Memorial church of Pittsburgh, Pa., last Sunday afternoon for the Y. M. C. A. of that city. Why not Braddock have a Y. M. C. The Girl's Day, February 18, promises to be one of the best services ever held in the Corey Avenue A. M. E church, those who miss attending it will miss the service, and those who will be rendered. Morning services at 11 a.m., opening selection by the choir; prayer, by the pastor; selection, by the choir; scripture reading, Miss Booth Marshaw, Braddock; welcome address, Miss Marshaw; reception, Miss Marie Williams, McKeepsport; selection, by the choir. In the afternoon at 2:30 a special program has been arranged with recitations, piano selections, solos and you do not want to forget to hear the girl evangelist, Miss Martha Burgese, who will talk to children. In the evening at 7:45, the closing special program will be rendered comprising some of the best talent of the Monongahale Valley and a special sermon by the girl evangelist on the subject, "Glorifying God." Dinner supper will be served free to visitors. (BY Mary C. Hamilton). Bell phone 201. R.Bradock; P. & A. Phone 895-1. Bracken; P. & A. Stamps is confined to her room with grip and quinay. Samuel Fleming has returned from Louise county, Virginia, after a three weeks vacation. The best of all he brings with him a happy and a loving bride. They are at home with Mrs R. R. Wattle of Third avenue. Miss Louise of Third avenue has home from Virginia after a month's vacation. Mrs Eva Lee of Miller street, presented her husband with a fine baby boy about two weeks ago. Mrs J. Wylie of Fifth avenue, entertained at dinner on the eighth inst. Rev. T. H. Washington of Fourth avenue and Rev. A. H. Gunn of C. C. Mrs Manile Wilkins of Second avenue, presented her husband with a fine big bouncing baby girl. Miss Blanche Dooley, Frank Moore, William Ellar, Harrison Rucker and Jesse Brent callers on the Cole at Sunday. Miss Mary Jackson was a caller on her aunt in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Pea Jackson who has been in the company is humping. THE COURIER Y. M. C. A. Notes. Rev. P. A. A. Scott, D. D., pastor of Bethel church, will address the men's meeting on Sunday at 4 o'clock. On Friday, February 2, at 8 p.m., Mr. McConnaghain, who has later returned from North Carolina, opens stewardship. Lecture on "Slain Eric's Entertainment is open to the public. Admission will be ten cents. Members are admitted free, upon showing membership tickets. A monster men's meeting is planned for Sunday, February 25, at Bethel church. The big membership campaign begins Monday, February 25, with a men's meeting at the North Carolina Secretary J. E. Moorland garage from Nashville, Tennessee, to Washington, D. C., visited the branch between trains last Saturday evening. 60 BABIES WANTED. There will be 56's special baby week at John Wesley, A. M. E. Zion church on Tuesday evening, March 1912, under the asterisk for babies aged from 1 to 3 years. This will be a contest in weight. Each baby will receive a prize as there will be three grand prizes given in each category for the heaviest. For further particulars address C. E. Jones, 63 Arthur street, Pittsburgh. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! Fire insurance written on furniture and buildings at a reduced premium D. R. Lewis, agent, 1317 Wylie ave. Nell, phone 3455 W. Grant. OBITUARY Charles Hilton, a veteran of the war of the Rebellion and a member of Col. R. G. Sham Post No. 206, died on Tuesday, February 13, 1912, at the home of his niece, Mrs. Catherine Becketts, of 2168 Heman street, at the ripe old age of 93 years. The burial was in the Soldiers' plot in Alegheny cemetery. The old boys are going every day and their ranks are getting thin. Comrade C. T. Hilton died Tuesday night at residence of Wright Beckett, corner Kickpatrick and Heman street, and buried from the same place at 2 p. m. Thursday. Miss Bessie Pryor. Miss Bessie Pryor, 1307 Willem street, died suddenly Monday with pneumonia. Notice of funeral will apbeard later. Literary Clubs Leisure club of the East End, was first to respond to the Courler's invitation for news of their doings for the literary column, and a reporter was invited to a debate which they held recently. Much interest was gotten from the threadbare public Resolved, That charaterized the committee, the committee, upheld by Miss Madge Bowman, John Eckles. Joseph Hawkins and W. Scott, won. Miss Edith Carroll, Miss Helen Jackson, James Thomas and Harrison A. Bowman, spoke for "reputation." The Leisure club is composed of about forty young men and women who devote at least part of their leisure time to self-development. Permanent meetin parlors are engaged at the home of Mrs. Conway in Harvard street and Thursday is club night. Though the purpose of the organization is a serious one, personal meetings social held last. The meeting evening turned a jolly time for the members and many of their friends. Notice — Because of the great amount of good being accomplished by young people's literary societies and of the resultant increases of public interest and appreciation in the secretaries or reporters to send in condensed news of their doings each week for publication in the Literary Column on this page. Homewood Notes (By Cora L. Ross) Services were well attended at the A. M. E. Zion church, Homewood, on Sunday last. Our pastor, Rev. J. M. Davis, just returned from a ten days' visit to his sister and friends at Harburg, Pa., and he had lots to tell us of his trip and seemed well rested as he had just finished a series of things he had done every evening during the four weeks himself, except two evenings, when Rev. Ball of Coronapalli was with him. We are glad to report our church in better condition, both spiritually and financially than it has been for years. During the great revival there were thirty-two conversions, twenty-seven of whom were grown, men raised and grown up of families. The Sunday school and Christian Endeavor surpass all expectations. "Harry Johnson of Susquehanna street entertained the Boys' Glee club of Homewood on Wednesday evening. The regular business of the meeting was attended to, after which a dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Johnson and Misa Ruth. The boys rendered a famous vocal selection before adjourning. We are glad to say that Mrs. Gross of Tioga street is much improved and is able to be around in her room at this writing. Mrs. Robert Smith of Susquehanna street is yet on the sick list. We regret very much to say that little Flood Allen, the baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Allen, of Hamilton avenue still continues weak and ailing. The patient litle boy, two years and teaches older ones a lesson of patience and forbearance from the cheerful way that he bears his burden. Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Craft at dinner on Sunday. Misses Adeline and Nettle Williams entertained the Homewood Social and Literary club during the evening. The club well rendered and James Tyler proved himself quite a comedian by the way he rendered 'Tyler, the Hypnotizer.' The Misses Williams served a very tasty lunch which was enjoyed by all. The next meeting of the club will be held on Friday evening, February 16, at the home of Harry Draper of 7449 Finance street, that time the committee on the by-pass constitution will make their final report. Mrs. Loretta Bills of Tigua street, who underwent a serious operation at the St. Martin's hospital is getting along nicely and hopes to be home (By Mary C. Hamikon.) RANKIN, PA HOMESTEAD HOMESTEAD (By Blanche Dooley.) ness of the club was transected, Mr. Moss and Mr. Koger became members. A daffy luncheon was served by Miss Daisy Claughton and Miss Mindle Cole. Music and games brought to those present such joys that call to mind the warmth when time came for them to depart. Rev. Bowman F. Scott of New Homestead, who has been very ill for a long time, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 1912. He leaves one daughter, six sons and many friends to mourn his loss. He was a charter member of the G. Adenon A. M. E. Church and beloved friend of many stands today. He will be greatly missed by the whole church, as he was diva in his place. Rev. H. S. Thomas of Monmouth officiated at the funeral services. Rev. Smothers of Monmouth City, Rev. Goggin's brother, Tusker Clark of Homestead, made to see him. He will be in Homestead history. May we simulate his life by walking in his footsteps. Frank Carter, Brooks Robinson and O. Dunn of New York city, inside a flying visit to Pittsburgh and spent Monday evening at the residence of Dr. H. M. Hargrave. Music and games were played, and a dignity luncheon was served. The guests departed for the city well impressed with their first visit to Homestead. Mrs. Arche and C. R. Hargrave of East End, Miss Reed of Pittsburgh and Miss George Wayne of Homestead. Mrs. Bell of Eighteenth avenue, who has been confined to her bed for a number of months with a broken limb, died Tuesday, February 6. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, four sons and a host of friends. Her funeral sermon was watched by a crowd. Ten Avenue church. Interment was made in the Homestead cemetery. The services at the Gladden A. M. E. Chapel were attended by a large number of persons on Sunday. The pastor preached a most hefting sermon on "Bridling Out Tongues," and in the evening the congregation. Those who missed these services missed a rare treat. We are glad to see so many strangers and to invite them again. The Ladies' Aid club was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Jennie Cardwell. After the business was transacted a dainty lunchon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Gillam. Katherine澜华 of Bradford was a welcome visitor at the Gladden A. M. E. Church on Sunday. Watch for the Red Rose club's social. Fred Stevens of West Middletown, and Herman Stevens and wife of Courtney, attended the funeral of Mrs. Bell. While here they visited their sister, Mrs. L. Tate of Sixteenth street. Mrs. Goggins, Lucita Tate and Dorcas spent the day in Pittsburgh on Monday. There will be a debate at the Homestead A. M. E. church, February 20, between members of the Twentieth Century club, viz. Lloyd Fisher, L. J. Richardson, and Bert Jackson and the Homestead Politicians, viz. J. Joe Campbell, Pete Simpson and J. D. Lewis. Subject, Resolved. That education is of more benefit to our race than politics. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH North Side Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. R. A. Johnson had charge of the services last Sabbath, owing to the absence of the pastor, Dr. Morris, who was confined to his bed with a severe case of tonsilitis. Rev. A. Wakefield of Avery Mission church preached at 7:45 p. m., to a large and appreciative congregation. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Mite Missionary society was held on Friday afternoon, February 11, 2014. I Moore of Sandusky street, North Side. A very profitable meeting was held. There were twenty-five members present. The delegates for the coming convention were elected. They are Mrs. Jane Howard and Mrs. M. Washington. A very interesting program was rendered by Edwardorter, the assistant address of Mrs. M. Washington. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Georgiana Reed, Arch street extension, after all business had been transacted the hostess, Mrs. Moon, served a dainty luncheon which was enjoyed by all. The ladies gave the hostess a vote of thanks for her hostess. Ada Moore, the Mrs. Williams secretary of the organization. Mrs. Mary Roberts, who has been confined to her bed with tosilants, is reported better at this writing. Dr. R. H. Morris, pastor of Brown Chapel church, North Side, Pittsburgh, has been confined to his bed for the past week with a severe case of tonalitis, under the care of Dr. J. B. Shepard, who has hoped and hopes to be able to lift his pulpit this Sabbath. All the church clubs are requested to fall in line now and get ready for the financial part of the church work. Euclid Avenue A. M. E. Church (By Minnie Harris.) The Sunday School Teacher's Board met on Friday evening, February 10 and re-elected the following officers: M. B. Blair, superintendent; Edward Wilson, assistant superintendent; Edward Wilson, assistant superintendent; Elizabeth Venny, assistant secretary; Wilissa Hillary, treasurer; Mrs. Alice Goeins, pianist; Joseph Hawkins, librarian; Joshua Lincoln, assistant librarian; Mrs. W. S. Roll, superintendent of cradle roll; Alfred Moore, superintendent of cradle roll; and the Sunday school officers were re-elected for the Sunday school Missionary society: Miss Elizabeth Milton, president; Mrs. Ciave, Cice, vice president; Miss Mary, Wilson, secretary, and Mrs. Millie Lincoln, treasurer. Blair has been superintendent for the last few years. The school has increased since he has been superintendent from 10 members to 400. He is working very hard to increase the number to 500 this year. Miss Minnie Harris has earned eight years as secretary and Willissa Hillary, treasurer. All are invited to visit our school. Evangelistic meetings will begin Sunday, February 18, at Euclid Avenue, church and continue ten days. Dr. Robbins and other ministers city, city, city this coming campaign. The public is encouraged to attend. (Br Eva Holmes.) The pastor of St. John's A. M. M. church, West Bridgewater, Rv. Carter Wright, whiles to thank all who so kindly helped raise money for the church. II. The ladies who were deposited by the pastor, raised $63.79 which will be a great help toward the church debt. Mrs. James Batler and daughter, Mine Marcella of Beaver, were guests at dinner on Sunday of Mrs. Julia Bolden. The Wilfingham Workers society of St. John's A. M. church met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson of Mulberry street, on last Friday evening. Several new members were taken into the society. A fine musical and literary program was rendered. After that the hospice served the children. After the house will be held at the home of Mrs. Grace Craighead on the fourth Friday in February. Mrs. Maggie Lewis of Rochester, was at Salem, O., on last Saturday to attend the marriage of her daughter, Miss Celia, who is well known in the valley, to Paul Lacy of the above named city. Mr. Lacy is one of the most popular of the girls in the community life is the wish of their friends. Mrs. Fred. D. Molton and little son, Russell, of Rochester, will leave in a few days for Tarrytown, N. Y. where she will join her husband. Rev. Rosaz pastor of Second Baptist church. Rochester, preached two very interesting sermons on last Sunday morning and evening. He will deliver his instruc tion, February 13, at which time he wishes to meet the members and well wishers of his church. He thanks the Dr. Dr. Hooe of Washington, for the unfiring effort he put forth in his behalf in helping him secure the call of the Second Baptist church of Rochester. Rev. Chestam assisted the pastor of the church at Woodlawn pa. law. Sunday. There will be a musicale given at A. M. E. Zion church of West Bridgewater on February 26. All are cordially invited to attend. Miss Emma C. Howard of Salem O. who assisted the choir of St. John's A. M. E. church on last Sunday, returned to her home on Monday evening. Mrs. W. I. Loose of Rochester, attended services at A. M. E. church last Sunday evening. Mrs. J. H. Lee had for her guests last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. James Swan of New Brighton. Rev. H. E. Neuman, the popular young minister of the valley was in the city on last Monday to visit his house, which was quite ill, but is much improved. The entertainment given at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church, New Brighton, on last Wednesday evening, was quite a success. Carter Webb was a visitor of Miss Viola Mitchell last Sunday. Mrs. Ida Jackson, who has been a resident of New Brighton for a long time, has gone to Pittsburgh where she expects to make her future home. Mrs. Thomas Smith and son of Sisterville, have moved to New Brighton. The many friends of Miss Florence Lloyd, who recently made her home in the above-namedown own execl con her marriage for success to her on her marriage in Pittsburgh last week. Mr. Mitchell, after being in Youngtown, O. on business for a few weeks, has returned home. Hal Logan, who is about to leave New Brighton for the South, in the interest of his health, was a guest on Sunday at Newmarket New Loving. Hattie Burgett of Beaver Falls, is quite ill at her home. Mrs. Chas. Robinson of Beaver Falls, received the sad news of the death of Mr. Holmes Ukkerd last week at Altoona. Richard Wagner of Rochester, is again confined to his home with illness. W. G. Robinson of Beaver Falls, is spending a few days in Pittsburgh with his wife at Avery Mission Trade School. The Home Missionary society of Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls, held services at the church on Sunday, February 11. A fine program was rendered, also interesting sermon by Rev. Nelson. Ladder Sewing circle will give an entertainment at the home of Mrs. Frank Beellre in the near future. Mrs. Haskins called at the home of Mrs. Eary on last Friday. Rev. and Mrs. Neison spent last Thursday in Pittsburgh visiting friends. Agent would like to get notes from A. M. E Zion church. He is in arrears for papers please have money ready for carrier when he delivers paper. agent. Sourced of Her Cold. As papa didn't come home for lunch, mamma and little Katherine always ate a cold repas, which Katherine didn't like. One morning the little girl woke up with a very hoarse voice. Mamma and little Katherine cold dear" asked mamma. "I think it was from eating that cold meat yesterday, mamma." DAYTON, O. The Sewing circle of Eaker Street church met on Thursday afternoon at the church. The Y. P. A. will be entertained by Misee Gosena, Gelen Gordon and Mary Cannon at the latter's home on Monday evening. The Ladies Culture Club will teach a geek at Ms. Barlow on Frum Street, who will be observed at West Methodist church. A very interesting sermon was prescheduled by Rev. Wilson in the afternoon. Rev. Woodson of Columbus, O. was in the city on Sunday and preached for Euclid Avenue church at their anniversary rally. It proved to be very successful. Rev. Coleman of Lebanon, O. spent a few days at the last week. Mr. Mosed of Meadow Park, O. was ill. Mr. Bennett of Detroit, Mich., was here last week to see her brother, Robert Robinson, who is very sick. The young people of Eaker Street church are preparing for the play entitled "Jephthah's Danger," which will be rehearsed the first week in March. There will be a reunion rally at McKinley M. B. church on Sunday. The paper, Rev. Alaskander, will be up in the air. OCIETY SATURDAY, FEBRIARY 17, 1912 (SOC (EDITED BY ELIZABETH JONES.) Visitors Attend Wedding. A. W. Lloyd of Johnstown, Pa. went last week in Pittsburgh to be present at the marriage of his sister, Miss Florence Lloyd, formerly of Johnstown, to Charles Ligons. The marriage was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Lena Asbury Wheeler, Lake street, North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. Dinner for Washington Guest. Dinner for Washington The Misses Gladys E. Tibbs and Wilhelmina Talaferro, entertained at dinner on Sunday, Charles B. Fisher, William G. Haynes and their guest, Joseph B. Evans of Washington, D.C., at their home in Sandusky street, North Side. New York Guests Frank Carter. Brooks Robinson and O. Dum of New York city made a flying trip to this city and spent Monday evenings at the residence of Dr. H. M. Hargraves. Music and games were the diversions, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Dr. Archie and Dr. C. R. Hargraves. Miss Reed of the East End and Miss Georgia Wayne of Homestead were among the guests present. Catlin—Smith. James Cattin and May Smith were quietly married on Tuesday evening at Brown chapel church, Rev. Dr. Morris officiating. An evening of thorough enjoyment is promised those who attend the second annual home social for the benefit of St. Benedict's Colored Catholic church, to be given on Monday evening, February 19, at 20c Reed street. Lean Year Social. Leap Year Social A Leap year social will be given by Miss Christine Washington and Mrs. Carrie D. Bailey in the interest of the rally land o. Euclid Avenue A. M. E. church. February 22 at Mrs. Bailey's residence. 29 Carver street. The occasion promises to be an interesting affair. Ladies will bring their company with them, and enjoy an evening of amusement. Tri-City Owls. The Tri-City Owls held a meeting recently and the following officers were elected: Charles Johnson of Sewickley, president; Raymond Williams of New Castle, vice president; Charles Webster of Rochester, secretary; Clifford West of Rochester, treasurer; Carl Butter of Sewickley, George Collins of Pittsburg and Dr. William Writt of Rochester are also members. The Owls will give their next dance Easter week. Loendi Symposium W. D. Grimes, ex-district attorney of Allegheny county, will speak at Loendi club on Sunday, February 15. Subject, "The Spirit of Pittsburg." Miss Albertie Weaner and S. Griffin join the Married Ladies circle on Wednesday evening. February 12 at the residence of groom, Arthur street, Pittsburgh. Recital. A musical and literary recital will be rendered at Warren M. E. church, Tuesday evening. February 27. It will be a high-class entertainment and is under the direction of J. Edw. Arter, tenor, reader and cellist. By request, Mr. Arter will recite the dramatic collection "By the Rio Grande" and also sing the two compositions by Charles Cadman, the famous Pittsburgh writer of Indian songs, "The Moon Drops Low" and "From the Land of the Sky Blue Waters." These numbers have never been sung at local recitals. Miss Sarah B. Writt, Pittsburgh soprano, will sing the aria she used at Bethel church, recital. It will be well remembered that Miss ```markdown ``` OLOF C. COLLINS. Writt arose to such artistic heights of vocal power and sympathetic interpretation that the audience was taken by storm. The sweetness and purity of intonation, the power and range of her voice is well known to her legion of friends. Lemuel Brooks, mandolin virtuoso. Mr. Brooks is a musician that: Pittsburgh need well be proud of. On his repertoire is the "Prize Song" from the mastersinger's which will play from memory. Mrs. Grace Mahoney, formerly of Washington, D. C., is a pianist of rare attalment and her playing will prove a revelation to Pittsburgh musical circles. Her brilliance as a pianist can be appreciated for she has secured twenty weeks' engagement of a recital nature at one of the well known North Side white schools. Olof L. Collins, the artistic young baritone of Ocean, N. Y. has a wonderful sweet voice. He has been trained in the Italian method BARBER, HAIMDRESSING, AND MANICURING SCHOOLS By our method everybody can learn the trade in short time; expenses small, and you can save money while at school. Send for information. A special invitation is extendd to pro- spective colored students. NOSSOKOFF, 1406 PENN AVENUE. PITTSBURGH, PA. Artist Johnson SIGN PAINTER, DECORATOR AND CARTOONIST year party on Thursday evening. February 29, at the home of Miss Lillie Williams, of Mignonette street. An excellent program will be rendered. The Married Women's Culture club will hold their annual Martha Washington tea party at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Boyle, 218 N. Euclid avenue. Thursday evening, February 22, 1912. The ladies of the Deaconess Board of Euclid avenue church will give a tea Thursday afternoon, February 29, from 2 until 5 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Clara Veaney, 520 Borand street. CHIEF EVENT OF THE DAY Passing of the Milk Train, Not Charge of Bull, Caused Young Farmer's Haste. In rural New England the passing of a railway train is still a matter of public interest quite astonishing to visitors from the city. Last summer three ladies from Boston hired an abandoned farmhouse in northern New England, in a region devoted to dairying. One warm August day they walked through the rocky pastures to a farmhouse three miles' distant, in quest of a two weeks' supply of butter. On learning that they had come through the fields, the farmer's wife exclaimed: "Why, you can't go back that way alone! Our bull's out there in the back lot, and only day 'fore yist'd he treed my son-in-law on a stun for two hours. I'll have him go home with you." With some misgivings on the part of the women, the little procession started back under the guidance of the young man, the ladies carrying the butter. All went well till they had gone about a quarter of a mile, when the escort suddenly called, excitedly: "Come on!" and started on a run toward higher ground. Thinking that they understood the occasion of his activity, they needed no urging to follow him. On and on they sped, throwing away their butter as an impediment to their speed. Finally, bathed in perspiration and gasping for breath, they sank exhausted on a rocky ledge whither their guide had led them. Standing just above, he waved his arm in a dramatic gesture toward the valley below, where a freight train could be seen crawling slowly out from between a cleft in the hills, and shouted: "There she goes—the milk train!"—Youth's Companion. Mothers Might Learn Antidotes. A young mother, during the infancy of her first born, set herself the task of committing to memory antidotes for the commonest poisons known, especially those that it might be possible for children to come into contact with. In addition to this, she memorized methods of aiding drowning and injured persons. In fact, learned sort of a "first aid to the injured" set of rules. Would not this be an excellent plan for all mothers?—Good Housekeeping Magazine. To a counsel arguing before him at Clerkenwell (Eng.) county court, Judge Edge remarked: "Let me tell you a story of a case in which as counsel I appeal: 'before Mr. Justice Mellor. I had used my strongest arguments, and thinking I was not convincing him I used some weak arguments afterward. Mr. Justice Mellor said to me: 'Now Mr. Edge, don't put too much water in your brandy.'" The process of making salt at the springs in Salinas, Mexico, is very simple. The water, which contains 4 to 7 per cent. salt, is gumped into tanks; it is then evaporated to 25 to 28 per cent, beginning to crystallize at 18 per cent. The water is then drained off and the salt swept out. You cannot expect the working classes to see luxury, wealth and ease without longing for a share. which assures beauty of tone. The recital is given under the auspices of Warren Chapter, J. N. Peters, president: Rev. S. A. Virgil is pastor. Sacred Consert The monthly sacred concert at Grace Memorial church in Arthur street is always well attended and through the untiring efforts of W. S. Watts, have been kept before the public and furnishes splendid local talent for the same. The program for Sunday, February 18, the following numbers. Solo . . . Mrs. Halloway Recitation . . . Master James Tardy Solo . . . J. W. Phillips Recitation . . . Mrs. Lulu Alspol Solo . . . L. H. Walker Recitation . Miss Gladys Johnson Solo . Miss Lillian Dudley Recitation . Miss Elsie Gibbs Selection . Creation Quartet Cornet Solo . Wilter Miller Solo . Mrs. B. T. Wahoney Selection . Lemuel Brooks Selection . Auplion Quartet Women's Clubs The F. E. W. Harper league met recently at the residence of Mrs. Mary V. Brady of Wylie avenue. After the regular routine of business, memorial services were conducted by Mrs. A. L. Anderson in honor of Mrs. Francis Ellen Watkins Harper. Program included "Life of the Deceased," by Mrs. A. L. Anderson and remarks by Mrs. T. M. Moore and Mrs. Lavina Brown. Visitors present were: Mrs. P. A. Scott, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. McNeal, Miss Slogan and Mrs. Pearl of Erie, Pa., Rev. and Mrs. Robinson and Rev. P. A. Scott. The hostess served an elegant luncheon and a social hour was enjoyed by all present. This league will hold Frederick Douglas anniversary day at the home of the president, Mrs. Laura Brown, on February 21, 1912. The committee has selected a fine program; Good music will be enjoyed the entire evening. The speaker for the occasion will be attorney Randolph. A solo, address by Miss Elizabeth Jones, society editor of the Pittsburgh Courier; solo by Mrs. T. Canfelt; paper by Mrs. A. V. Brown, secretary, F. E. W. Harper league "Frederick Douglas," and an address by Mrs. Laura B. Stidum will comprise the program for the occasion. Refreshments will be sold. Admission 10 cents. The proceeds of the evening will be for the benefit of the Destitute Children's home, New Castle, Pa. --- The Womans Mite Missionary society of Brown's Chapel church, met at the residence of Mrs. Emma Moore of Sandusky street, last Friday afternoon. Quite an interesting meeting was held at this time, with 26 new members present. Mrs. Jane Howard and Miss Martha Washington were elected delegates to the annual convention which will meet in Washington, Pa., in July. Mrs. Josephine Porter sang a beautiful solo and quite a number of members discussed the Woman's Suffrage Movement. The next afternoon meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Georgie Reed, 1523 rear of Arch street, North Side. At the close of the meeting the hostess served a very elaborate repast. The Emma J. Moore Library and Art circle met at the residence of Mrs. Estela Franklin of Frankstown avenue, Wednesday, February 8. Business of much importance was transacted after which a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Next meeting is to be held at residence of Mrs. Andrew Jackson, February 21, 1912. No. 2614 Stockholm street, at which time the following officers will be installed by Mrs. Rebecca Aldridge, President State Federation: Mrs. Georgia Ralls, president; Mrs. Sarah Davenport, vice president; Mrs. Anna Alexander, secretary; Mrs. Betie Baskerville, assistant secretary; Mrs. Alice Simpson, treasurer; Mrs. L. N. Shorter, chapin; Mrs. B. Baskerville, property holder; Mrs. R. Evelyn Payne, corresponding secretary; Miss Elizabeth Reed, art instructor, special program. At a call of Mrs. Rebecca Aldridge a few ladies assembled at her home, February S. 1912, where an equal franchise league of colored women of Pittsburgh was affected. The following officers were elected: Mrs. I. S. Lee, president; Mrs. Rebecca Sutton, recording secretary; Mrs. Isabel Tanner Temple, correspondent, secretary; Mrs. Wilfred Holmes, treasurer. A Martha Washington tea party will be given at the home of Mrs. Lucy B. Simms of G357 Penn avenue. Thursday evening, February 22, under the direction of Ladies of Interest. The proceeds are for a charity benefit. The program will be quite unique and refreshments will be served. The whole affair will be managed by the ladies of F. E. W. Harper league. At the meeting of this club held recently at the home of Mrs. C. W. Possey, Mrs. Dimney read a paper teeming with good thoughts on "Friendship." The subject of deserved charities was discussed at some length also. An elaborate luncheon was served by the hostess The decorations were pink and green and a profusion of pink corations helped to carry out a beautiful color scheme. Miss Emma Tucker and Miss Marie Botts entertained the S. S. F. club at the residence of Mrs. Luther Dawson. Twenty-five members were present. After the business of the club was transacted a very elaborate luncheon was served. The Violet Art club gave a pink tea at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth McWhiters of Chauncey street, Wednesday afternoon from 2 until 5. An excellent program was rendered. The color scheme was pink and green, the club's colors. The ladies were attired in very elaborate gowns. The hostess served tea and refreshments. The following guests were present: Mrs. Bertha Burnett, Mrs. C. H. Woodruff, Mrs. J. S. Woodruff, Mrs. I. D. Fisher, Mrs. Eila Caves, Mrs. Luther Dawson, Mrs. Garner, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. India Schuman, Mrs. Bessle Ford, Mrs. Nettle Coy, Miss Minnie Harris, Mrs. Emma McPherson and Mrs. J. S. Davenport. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Coy, 331 Renfrew street East End, Friday afternoon, February 23. The S. S. F. club will give a leap **ECHOOLS** By our very body, you can learn the trade in short time: expense small, and you can earn money. You can also information. A special invitation is extended to prospective colored students. Advice to Lawyers. Easy Method of Making Salt Natural Longing 5 Washington Leaving Mount Vernon to Answer the Call of His Country From Historic Picture by Howard Pyle FROM his earliest boyhood George Washington's life was closely associated with the old Mount Vernon estate. When Lawrence Washington returned from the West Indian campaign, in which he had served under Admiral Vernon, he gave to his estate the name of that gallant commander. Soon after this he married the daughter of a retired Royal Governor of the Bermuda Islands. Into the refined and elegant associations of this home the boy George came as a favorite visitor. During these years the seeds of that love of the place which later led him to spend lavishly on its improvement were planted. THE COURIER Washington Leaving Mount Vernon From Historic Picture FROM his earliest boyhood closely associated with When Lawrence Was Indian campaign, in which Vernon, he gave to his commander. Soon after this he was Royal Governor of the Bermuda Is. Into the refined and elegant a George came as a favorite visitor. that love of the place which later improvement were planted. George Washington Once Lived in Old New York Great Statesman and Patriot Had Residence There, and Citizens Today Are Proud of the Fact INTIMATELY associated with the years 1789 and 1790, when Washington, as first president of the United States, was living in New York city, is the original Trumbull portrait of him, painted from life, the oldest portrait owned by the city, and now hanging in the governor's room of the New York city hall Flippant young Manhattanites make merry over the tiny watery blue eyes and red nose of that dignified gentleman and the enormous hand, which rests on the wooden horse, a caricature of the spirited war charger. In the background of the portrait is shown the old Kennedy house, now No. 1 Broadway, where Washington held his first headquarters during the earliest days of the Revolution. He then removed to the Richmond Hill mansion, at the corner of Varick and Charlton streets, afterward the home of Aaron Burr. It was during these days that his troops drilled in the City Hall park, then the "Fields," or "Commons," and here on July 9, 1776, on horseback, surrounded by patriotic soldiers, the general listened to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York city; for that one time New York was slower than Philadelphia. After the disastrous defeat of the Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776, Washington was forced to abandon the city. During the Battle of Harlem Heights, September 16, and for five weeks afterward the Jumel mansion, in One Hundred and Sixtieth street, near Amsterdam avenue, then known as the Roger Morris house, sheltered him. For seven years, until 1783, the British lion swallowed his proud tail and roared through our New York streets, but on November 25 of that year General Washington returned to his own. The previous Washington's State Coach. night the Van Cortlandt Manor house, in Van Cortlandt park, opened its hospitable doors to the victorious general, and you may see the room he occupied, the bed in which he slept. He entered the city on Evacuation day at the head of his ragged but triumphant soldiers after Lord Howe and his troops had sullenly departed. Quaint little-Framences tavern, at Broad and Pearl streets, then came in for its share of the glory, for that very night the patrons gave Washington a banquet, which ended with the toast, "May the remembrance of this day be a lesson to princess." Again, on December 4, a farewell dinner was given by Washington to his officers in the "Long Room," and here you may read the tablets describing the affecting scene on his departure to his home in Mount Vernon. But on April 30, 1789, little old New York went wild with joy when the idol of the nation returned to be its president, and the pomp and ceremony of that first inauguration took place in the old Federal hall, now marked by the Subtreasury building, in Wall street. Here you may see the very stone on which the president stood while taking the oath of office, and the Bible is owned by St. John's lodge, in the Masonle Temple. The fine mahogany furniture of Sheraton design used at that time is shown in the Governor's room of the city hall, the high-backed inaugural chairs, and the desks and armchairs used by the cabinet and the senators. The flag that wayed over all this rejoicing is carefully preserved in glass case. Two different houses were used by Washington during the year 1789 and 1790 as presidential mansions—the first, a beautiful colonial house belonging to Walter Franklin, a wealthy, merchant, that stood at No. 1 Cherry street, now shadowed by the gloomy Brooklyn bridge pier; the second was at No. 39 Broadway. Each day he drove in courtly style to the federal hall, in Wall street, and so thoroughly did he acquire the ```markdown ``` Washington's Heraldic Mirror. habit that he is everlastingly glued to the spot in the bronze statue on the subtreasury steps. On Sundays the president, worshipped at St. Paul's chapel, in the commodious box pew, as large as a room in our modern apartments, being of sufficient area to admit of the comfortable stretching of his long, dignified legs, and far enough removed from the pulpit to encourage a few yawns or a sly nap unheeded by the rector. "As we celebrate the birthday of Washington, patriotic New Yorkers will point with a pride that is pardonable to the four buildings still in fine preservation, which were honored by his presence—the Jumel mansion, the Van Cortlandt Manor house, St. Paul's chapel and Framées' tavern. Can proud Philadelphia or boastful Boston show more? Gets a Boll of Washington Gets a Hailie or Washington. The notes from which Washington delivered his farewell address are bequeathed to Miss Lixie C. Faxon of Dedham, Mass., by the will of her grandmother. Miss Faxon is a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and has a valuable collection of Jefferson letters and papers. Downfall of Venice It was December 28, 1805, that Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," was robbed of the crown that she had proudly worn for more than 1,200 years. By the terms of the treaty of Presburg, as dictated by that creator and destroyer of kings and kingdoms, Napoleon the Great, the ancient republic was annexed to Italy, and the glory of the city of the Dauga was no more. extends a cordial greeting to the ministers of the denominations to be members of the School for one week, beginning July 6, 1912, for the purpose of discussing the following and kindred questions: What is the moral condition of the people in your com- The Summer School and Chautauqua of the National Religious Training School will open July 3, 1912, and continue for six weeks. The most complete and most up-to-date Summer School for the Colored Race in the United States. 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The running will be announced in this paper from time. THER THERE IS NO ICE CREAM LIKE USE IT AND GET GOLD DOLLARS Here you will find a complete line of important post cards and notions of all kinds. Novelties for every holiday. Reymer's candles, laundry, magazines, papers of all kind, leading colored churches of postcards. Eleven years in one block on Wylie avenue, is our record. General Agents For The Pittsburgh Courier Subscriptions Received Here Imperial Auto Employment and News Stand 1310 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. There Is Gold In Snigo's Ice Cream and Ices On all orders of our Ice Cream of one-half gallon and over there will be given one ticket for each quart purchased. On the run of the reel of every 2000 tickets there will be TWO RUNNING NUMBERS drawn, one calling for FIVE DOLLARS and one calling for TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD. The running numbers will be announced in this paper from time to time. The Drawback. The nage who remarked that "every cloud has a silver lining" might have gone on to explain that the lining isn't visible from the position which the majority of us have to view the clouds. Costly Knowledge. Every tailor knows a lot of promising young men—New York Tribune. My knowledge knows a list of people —New York Tribune. Burden Stories It is the day of an ear in our burden. Note line of important post cards and notions every holiday. Reymer's candles, laundry leading colored churches off postcards Wylie avenue, is our record. For The Pittsburgh Courier News Received Here Auto Employment News Stand Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa Snigo's m and Ices If our Ice Cream of one-half gall- here will be given one ticket for purchased. On the run of the reel 10 tickets there will be TWO NUMBERS drawn, one calling for CARS and one calling for TEN GOLD. The running numbers ceased in this paper from time to NO ICE CREAM LIKE SNIGO'S GET GOLD DOLLARS 607-11 FIFTH AVE., PITTSBURG Every have don't with the schools. Very similar. Mrs. Ercu—Rithough I have been school and college and am suppe to be educated. I always mix up the two countries—Rocco and Marco —Maggendorfer Bluestar. AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (B. Aima.) How to obtain eternal life, John 17. 2, was the subject selected by Dr. W. L. Lee for the Sunday morning discourse and "The Wages of Sin us Death" for the evening. Four persons joined the church one man came forward for prayer. The Sabbath school Bible class occupied the auditorium on Sunday. Many men members were present. Preparations are in progress for the Easter exercises. The V. C. Endeavor society was crowded at 6:30 p. m. Consecration Sunday was observed February 18. The V. C. E. choir will give a praise and song service at 6:30 p. m. Mrs. Luille Green has the arranged an excellent program. Among the members will be a recitation by Mrs. Kate Knox, Dusty, Miss Carrie Robinson and Eda Bennett, soos by Miss Mary Ham in and Mrs. A. L. Anderer, several numbers by the choir. son, special guest. Sunday, evening, February 18. Rev. J. G. Robinson, the noted evangelist of Ohio, will preach a special sermon. Rev. Robinson has been the principal speaker at the Union revival meetings held in Bethlehem church the past two weeks. Missionary Notes. You are invited to attend the first anniversary of the pew rally on Sunday, February 25, at three o'clock Deacon Ross of the Calvary Baptist church, the "program in charge. The "Deacon" is well known and a high class program will be given. The W. H. and F. Missionary society wishes to raise $50 at this service. The quarterly mass meeting, Scottdale, Pa., Tuesday, February 27, will be attended by all the officers of the district. The response to the welcome addresses will be given by Mrs. M. E. Terrell, district treasurer, Rev. J. W. Starks of Unionniss, will read a paper on the subject, "The Power of the united effort of the Evangelical churches of the world." Mrs. Mary Coy of Mt. Pleasant, will lead the noontide prayer. Reports from all the department is expected. Coaching Events. The late contest, March 5, under the auspices of the Church Extension Board, Mrs. Louisa Hubbard, presi- The Trustees' rally on Sunday, March 17, wanted 20,000 dimes ($2,000) instead of $20,000 in dimes as was published last Sunday. Every effort is being made to make this rally a grand financial success. Personal Mention. Mrs. Minnie Hines. Mrs. Lottie Bogus, both of Duff street, are on the slick list. Mrs. Ada Parker, 413 Frankstown avenue, who has been ill for a couple of weeks, was taken to holidaysburg by her sister, Mrs. Clara Alexander. It is reported that J. R. Smith was in the West Penn hospital to undergo an operation. L. McCoy was a visitor in Washington, Pa., last Sunday. Mrs. Cora Brown of St. Louis, Mo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson for a few days last week. Mrs. Brown was en route to Washington, D. C. Miss Susie Williams visited Mrs. Rosa Turner in Washington, Pa., last Sunday. Dr. Galines, pastor of the Varrick Memorial church, Philadelphia, is expected in the city next week. Bethel A. M. E. Church Bethel church is the place of the great union revival. As the days of services decrease the interest in the community increases. Rev. J. G. Robinson is preaching a full-bedded gospel and it is sharper than any two-edged record, cutting sin upon the right and left. Sunday was a high day in Zion. The man of God spoke and there was a shaking up of dry bones in the valley. Rev. Robinson will be with us this week and Sunday. Come and hear him, and he will thee good. Last Sunday the trustees' report, covering three months, was read and met with three approval. This policy was adopted so that the people might know how the money is spent. As a result, the trustees look to a greater increase in funds. Our Sunday night congregations are increasing. Last Sunday is equaled the morning congregation. We hope it will continue. Mrs. Charlotte Austin is improving slowly. Her many friends are hoping that she will soon be with us again. Owing to the revivals, the Teacher Training class held no meeting, but will continue their sessions next Friday evening. The Adult Bible class is preparing for a high class concert. Look out for the date later. The young ladies who held such a successful girls' day rally are preparing to entertain the public on Easter Monday night. Don't forget the sacred concert on the second Sunday of each month. A hearty welcome to attend our services is extended by the pastor. He is glad to meet all strangers. (By Bertha Carroll.) An old fashioned Martha Washington tea party will be given at Allen Chapel under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society, Thursday evening. February 22. A fine program will be rendered under the direction of Mrs. Bertie Crunkelton. Admission is 15 cents, with a unique lunch included. Don't forget the date. Mrs. S. R. Bazier, president, Harry McGinnes and sister have returned home again. They were called out of the city to attend the funeral of their youngest sister in Winston, Va. On Monday night of this week the members of the We Hope society rendered an excellent program which was entertaining. The members of the same society had secured the service of Rev. F. R. Purley, D. D., to lecture. He lectured on the subject "What Was Abraham Lincoln's Attitude Toward Havery." He spoke very interestingly and had his subject well in hand. The series of meetings closed on Sunday night, with the result of forty conversions. The second quarterly meeting of this conference year will be held on February 25. All aster congregations are cordially invited to worship with us at 3 p.m. of the above date. Rev. W. N. Young, D.D. of McKeesport, will preach the communion sermon: Special service of each Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 5. will be set apart for all children. Parents are requested to see that their children are brought. J. R. Jacob of Magnolia street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary White of Lake street is on the sick list. AVERY MISSION NOTES Rev. Sanders of West View, preached for us last Sunday at 11 a.m. We had a very good congregation. Rev. Wakefield closed his church at 5 p.m. and preached for Rev. R. H. Morris at Brown Chapel. Our last quarterly meeting was a great success. Rev. J. M. Davis of Homewood, Pa. gave us a good sermon at 3 p.m. A good number of his people came with him. Rev. R. H. Morris, D. D. of Brown Chapel, was P. E. Rev. T. E. Wilson of St. Paul and Rev. E. R. Bazier of Alen, and a good number of their members were present indeed. We had a good meaning and joined the church. February 4 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stevenson had their infant Sam, baptized at 11 a.m. Mrs. C. A. Hardy stood god mother for the child. Mr. and Mrs. C. Waters received a letter informing them that Charlie Waters, Jr., whom they thought was out of all danger and would soon be home, was worse. He is still in trolley. Mrs. Amanda Wace of Sandusky street, is quite ill and Mrs. Synder is still confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Masan both were on the sick list, but they are out again. The ladies of the W. H. & F. M. society presented to the president, Mrs. Mary E. Wakefield, a pair of fine blankets. She tenders her thanks to them. The Lincoln's birthday concert was alright and a success. aright and thank the depart- The trustees thank the depart- men's for the help received. *All are invited to the Washington birthday musicale, February 22, by the choir. G. W. Johnson, president; Mrs. Kate Holt, secretary. MT. CAVARY BAPTIST CHURCH MARKETING, Pa Rev. R. T. Bruce, pastor.) Sunday school at 10 a.m., superintendent Harry Smith was at his post and the Sunday school was well attended. The Sunday school is organizing a choir. At 7:30 p.m., pastor preached from subject, the "Luke Warm" text Revelation 3: 15.16. We have five sick folks in our town. James Williams, 1312 Montier street, is very ill, and Mrs. Lea Jalan Becker is up on her feet again. The Sunday school will give a George Washington tea party on February 22, 1912, and we invite all that will come. MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH (By Mrs. Tabb.) I last Sabbath morning the service were indeed inspiring. Rev. G. W. Boyd, pastor of Highland Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo., preached a very interesting sermon. Everyone enjoyed it. In the evening the pastor, Rev. W. J. Carter, preached a sonless sermon. On the first Sunday in March Rev. Daily of Virginia, will conduct revival services on moth at the Mt. Ararat Baptist church. Come and hear him, it will do you good. Thursday night, February 8, the entertainment given by the Willing Workers of the Mt. Ararat church, was quite a success. Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, 1912, the Missionary circle of the Mt. Ararat church will have a consecrated meeting. All circles are cordially invited. Mrs. Tabb is president: Mrs. Long, secretary, Sister R. A. Franklin is improving. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH North Side, Pittsburg, Pa. (Rev. James H. Holder, D. D. Pastor) An exceedingly high spiritual tide was witnessed in the old mother church all day last Sunday. The spiritual atmosphere seemed to have registered one hundred above zero. There was a great coming together and a rejoicing of the decides of Christ. Pastor Holder seemed to have been at his best. He ascended the rostrum in the morning at the usual hour of service, selected for a text Isaiah 57:14, from which he painted in vivid colors the problems in Christian life, and how to solve them. The audience was completely captivated and charmed to give expressions in tears and shouts of praise. In the evening the discourse was drawn from Psalms 69:6, from which he painted in the most sublime pictures the importance of patience and confidence in the God of heaven as one of the great and essential principalds of success in this great Christian life. The spirit of God was witnessed in our presence to as great a degree as in the morning service. The Sunday school is showing much evidence of an increase both in the classes and in the school in general. Class No. 5, taught by Brother James Walker, is about outgrown its quarters. The collection in that class alone is over $1 per Sunday. All other classes are increasing gradually. Mrs. Gertrude Hardy, superintendent; Hattie Wiley, secretary. B. Y. P. V. is holding lively programs each Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Next Sunday evening a special program will be rendered. All invited: Mrs. Lulu Crawford, president; Miss-Helen Anderson, secretary. W. H. F. M. society holds its monthly meeting Sunday afternoon. Some lively methods and arrangements were adopted to raise funds for the missionary work. See announcement later. Mrs. Josephine president; Mrs. Dr. J. H. Holder, secretary. The Junior band also had an excellent meeting. The children seem to be in good spirits. Quite aprominent index to a bright future is manifested. Mr. G. P. Hill, senior mother: Mrs. John Johnson, junior mother: Joseph the Livingston, secretary. The Church Ad. society is preparing to pull off one of the grandest and most up-to-date Valentine soclals ever held on the North Side, Wednesday evening, February 14, 1912, at the church. Mrs. A. A. R. Carrington, president; Miss Bell Harper, secretary. The Carnation club realized excellent results in their entertainment held at the home of Mrs. Lee Hendricks in Hemlock street last Friday nigh a week. Nelson Johnson, president; Mrs. Alta Hendricks, secretary. This club is furnishing coal for our church. All should help them. Willing Workers' club, Mrs. Josephine Walls, president. Club No. 5. B. F. "Tern," captain. The Young Ladies' Improvement club meets at the parsonage, 213 East Jefferson street, North Side, Saturday afternoon and literary and musical entertainment at the church. Friday evening. March 22, 1912, for the Easter rally. Next Sunday, February 13, every member is expected to be at the communion services. Baptismal services will be held at 2:30. Candidates be present. A grand rally will be held on Easter Sunday. All clubs get together for the race. Mrs. Green Manchester, North Side; Mr. Mitchell on First and Mrs. Griggs on First street, North Side, are improving. Choir meeting each Friday evening. Services open Sunday morning at 10:20 sharp. Subject, "The Evidence of Sound Faith." Neison Johnson, Reporter. WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH The recent revival conducted by Sister Rosa Washington was a spiritual success. Not only has our church been keenly aroused to a sense of duty but surrounding ones as well. Nine turned their faces heavenward and claimed Jesus as their Savior. God bless Sister Washington. All auxiliaries of church tool; on new Llyceum, which was closed during revival, held revival, held on Monday/February 12, with an excellent program managed by Miss Ethel Power; it will meet every Monday at church. The public is cordially invited to attend. Good music will be a special feature of next Monday evening's session. Admission free. The church is thriving. MT. ZION CHURCH Last Sunday was communion day at M. Zion. Everybody was very much benefited. Rev. Fox and many were present and a very large crowd was out, in spite of the snow. Mr. and Mrs. Atchison have returned from their old home in Virginia and their many friends were delighted to see them back again. Mr. Dickerson was at his post as clerk, as usasu. Rev. Coles had charge of all evening services. A attended meeting of the missionary society was held on Monday evening. Things seem to be moving in Zion. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH. Baltimore Congregation Honors Dr. Alexander as Pastor and Founder. Baltimore.—One of the very best known pastors and workers for the advancement of the race along other than religious lines in this section of the country is the Rev. Dr. William M. Alexander, the founder and successful pastor of the Sharon Baptist church in this city. In recognition of his twenty-seventh anniversary as pastor and founder the event was fittingly celebrated by the members and congregation on Thursday evening, Feb. 15. From an initial membership of nine persons twenty-seven years ago and a place of worship not altogether suitable the church has grown in both influence and members. It is now located in a splendid church edifice on Carey and Preston streets, with a flourishing membership of not less than 1,200. Dr. Alexander is a native of Virginia and a graduate of Wayland seminary, which is now the Virginia Union university, in Richmond, Va. Upon his graduation from Wayland Dr. Alexander was appointed state missionary for Maryland and has been the correspondent secretary for the Lott Cure Bap P. BVV. DR. W. M. ALKANDER. first convention since its inception. In this capacity he has succeeded in raising $40,000 for the work. He has served as president of the Maryland Suffrage league with much zeal and statemanlike diplomacy. It was during his incumbency that the three great victories were won against the disfranchisement of the colored citizens of the state. Dr. Alexander is president of the People's Beneficial and Fraternal society and has been prominent in civic movements in the interest of the race and the community at large for over a quarter of a century. Many well known ministers and public spirited citizens attended the anniversary exercises and also took part in the program. The work of the pastor as minister and citizen was commended by the speaker. A feeling of good fellowship and appreciation for the success of the church under Dr. Alexander's pastorate seemed to pervade every heart. THE COURIER. SEWICKLEY CHURCH SOON TO BE OPENED (Continued From Page One) M. E. Zion church opening services Tuesday. March 5. is Episcopal Evening, when Rev. A. C. Howell will preach on "The Shadow of a Rock." Father Damon will also speak on "Martin Luther," and Hon. F. G. Paulson will give a short talk. The following evening, Wednesday, will be known as United Presbyterian Evening, when Rev. E. M. Milligan will deliver the sermon on "The Christ Who Saves," from Heb. xil. S. and J. C. C reed will offer a few remarks. "Making the Negro of the South," is the attractive subject upon which Rev. Hugh Lenox Hodge is the talk on Thursday. March 7. is Presbyterian Evening. Bayard H. Christ will so speak on this evening. Methodist Evening, Friday, March 7. will close the stage of services. Remarks by Diel will conclude a program upon which Rev. Daniel Lash March will appear as the central figure. Subject for Rev. March's sermon will be "The Church of the Living God." Refreshments to be served each evening in the dining room constitutes one other phase of the good things planned. Cordial welcome has been extended to all. BUILDING COMMITTEE. LOUIS HAILSTOCK, Chairman. HORACE BLOCKSON. JOSEPH CARRINGTON. Bishop, J. S. Caldwell, Philadelphia, Pa.; presiding elder, Rev. W. A. H. Pringle, Lisbon, O.; pastor, Henry Durham, Sewickley. Pa.; trustees, James Parker, Horace Blockson, Lewis A. Hallstock, Joseph Carrington, Benjamin Blockson, James Matthews, William Mossett. **Heads of Departments.** Stewards, Horace Blockson, Lewis Hallstock; class leaders, James Parker, Benjamin Blockson; Sunday school, Lewis A. Hallstock, superintendent; stewardesses, Mrs. Mahon Wilson, Mrs. Minnie Hallstock; Pastor's Ald Society, Mrs. Martha Gibson, president; W. H. and F. Missionary society, Mrs. Carrie Mossett, president; Y. W. Missionary society, Miss Mazie Brown, president; Bud Promise, Mrs. Minnie Hallstock, president; Query club, James Reese, president; Daughters of the Seven Great Friends, Mrs. L. A. Durham, sewing guild, Mrs. L. A. Durham, president; organist, Mrs. H. Brown. **Finance Committee.** Finance Committee Edward A. Woods, chairman, B. H. Christy, secretary, Hon. Frank G. Paulson, treasurer. Attractive to Men. No woman has been heard to rave over the beauties of millinery, but men must have found something alluring in the shapes and colors, especially those samples that are displayed in One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street shops, for one milliner on that thoroughfare has considered it expedient to decorate her window, with this sign: "Men are requested not to lounge against these windows."—New York Times. Pride in Saving. Only well-bred trained people who are used to having trained take pride in saving. They who have never had breeding or training and have never been used to having anything know nothing of saving. Most menials and beggars and spendt fits believe squandering and big tiping and wide spending are a sign of big folk; aye, even of decency. Trouble Forecast "My wife says women ought to vote," said Mr. Meekton. "Well, have you any objection?" "No. But there's going to be a terrible row if the women of our community get the vote and then try to vote for anyone except her." INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON BY Rev. William Bram, D. D. Director Bible Course Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 18. MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPSTIST. LESSON TEXT-Mark 1:1:8; Luke 3:1-8 MEMORY VERSES-Luke 3:9 or 18. GOLDEN TEXT-Text ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand-Matt. 3:2. The story of John the Baptist's ministry, opening as it does with a prophetic reference, connects the Old and the New Testaments, showing the New to be the fulfillment of the Old. Thus we say: The Old is in the New contained, the New is in the Old explained; the Old is in the New concealed, the New is in the Old revealed. Christ is the theme and unifier of both Testaments. If he had not been coming, the Old would not have been written; if he had not come, the New would not have been written. What a strange impression this fiery preacher of the wilderness. John, must have made upon his hearers! His dress, as his message, bore the marks of the wild. Strange, is it not, that such a one should be chosen to prepare the way for the Messiah? We might have chosen a different instrument—a well dressed, polished, eloquent, silver-tongued orator. We might have desiplied such a man as John. But God uses the weak things of the world to confound the mighty; the foolish, to silence, the wise; a worm, to thrash a mountain, that no flesh should glory in his sight. How rugged, fearless, searching, was the message of this solitary man! Just such a prophet is needed to be in the midst of so much kid glove preaching today. The Baptist's message had its basis in the word of God—"The word of God came unto John in the wilderness." That is where every pulpit message ought to come from. The business of the preacher and teacher of Christ is not to invent a gospel, but to proclaim one already provided. The Bible is the final critic of the message. John's ministry was preparatory; it looked forward to the coming of something better. Just as John himself gave way to Christ, so his message of repentance made room for faith in Christ. John baptized with water unto repentance. The Baptist's ministry went no farther than that. Jesus Christ turned the water of John's baptism into steam by the fire of the Holy Ghost. John prepared; Jesus regenerated. The necessity for repentance cannot be overlooked in this lesson. In a sense, it is the first step into the Kingdom. Both John and Jesus began their ministry with a call to repentance. Repentance is clearly defined in this lesson as a turning from a life of sin to a life of righteousness. There are three elements in repentance: First, the intellect is involved—it is a change of mind or viewpoint; second, the emotions are involved—it means to have a care regarding the thing in question, so we find the words "sigh." "grief" substituted for repentance; third, the will plays a prominent part in repentance, for there is included in the word the idea of an after-thought, resulting in a change in one's course of action. Repentance is not only a heart broken for sin, but also from sin. We must make what we would have God remit. No amount of knowledge that a thing is wrong, and no amount of weeping over that wrong, constitutes repentance, unless in addition to this there is a definite turning away from the thing that causes the sorrow. That this is John's meaning of repentance is clear from his exhortation to those who asked him the meaning of his call to repentance—exact no more; do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; bring forth, therefore, fruits worthy of repentance. A little boy, was once asked the meaning of repentance. He replied: "It means being sorry enough for a thing so as not to do it again." Fine pedigree, a magnificent ancestry, good social and religious standing, did not, in the mind of the Baptist, exempt his hearers from the necessity of his hearers from the necessity of the flesh—no matter how fine, cultured and educated it may be—is still flesh. A man must be born again, he must receive a new nature before he can enter into the Kingdom. If a man is born but once, he dies twice—physically and spiritually; if born twice—once of the death, and once of the spirit—he dies but once, physically, the second death has no power over him. our death has not come. John preached the wrath to come. Evidently he believed in future punishment. He did not believe that the desire to escape future punishment was sufficient or the best reason why men should receive Jesus Christ. And it may be that no man really becomes a Christian who seeks to be one only that he may escape the results of his sin. We are saved that we may glorify God in the Life that now is as well as to be delivered from the wrath to come. He who does not serve Christ here will not dwell with him in heaven. The fact of wrath and future punishment is not an invention of modern theology. Christ believed in it and taught it when he referred to the "worm that deth not, and the fire that is not quenched," and pictured the ungody being cast into "everiating fire." We should have to blot out a large part of the Bible if we were to blot out all the Scriptures which teach future retribution for sin. When we consider the fearful atrocities perpetrated upon the sons of men, the frightful iniquities practiced upon helpless women and children, and then see the case and luxury and splendor in which the perpetrators of these crimes live, we would be very sorry to be assured that there is no future retribution for the perpetrators of such deeds. Give the justice of heaven the same degree of common sense consideration that you give to the justice of earth, and somewhere in the other world you must place a persistent. CHURCH NOTICES Bethel A. M. E. Church. Corner Wylie avenue and Elm street Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 1:45 Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 P. M. Craze meeting, Friday, 8 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 2887 Grant ST. AUGUSTINES MINORAL MISSION. 819 Jackson St. N. B. Peg. service, 10:45 ▲ M. and 7:46 A. M. Sunday School, 12:30 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meeting, 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge. John Wesley A. M. E. Zon 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 week. Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. CHURCH. Corner Builcid 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. Paragon巷, 1714 Broad street. Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 M. lally except Monday. Telephone, 1764-B Highland. RODMAN ST. BAPISTI CHURCH East End, Pittsburgh, Pa. Communion, first Sunday in each month, $ p. m. Pastor's Study at church from 18 to $ p. m. Peaching every Sunday, 19:45 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. Q. 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.; Amen Endeavor league, 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8. p. m. Rev. T. Taggart, pastor. Mt. Zion Baptist—Sunday service, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; communion second Sunday in each month; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor. Highland Baptist church—Sunday service, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; 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.; C. J. Walls pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church—Sunday service, 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. E. church, Hemlock and Boyle streets, North Side. Sundays—Morning service. 10:30; Sunday school. 2:00 p. m.; Christian Eaveador, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; even ing service. 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p. m. 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. PRAYER. THOMAS Pastor. REV. E. N. THOMAS, Pastor. 535 Monroe avenue, Belvue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1148-R Schenley Preaching, Sunday, 11 a.m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. Epworth League, 5 p. m. Epworth 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 North Side, Pittsburg. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Class 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZHER, 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. Toing People's meeting, 7 p. m. bath school, 2:30 p. m. Prayer meetings, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Close meeting, Friday evening. Visitors certainly welcome. UNIONTOWN, Pa Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—Rev. Thompson, pastor—Preaching at 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.; R. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. and preaching at 7:45 p. m. Zion A. M. R. church—Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching, 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. R. society, 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.; R. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; preaching, 7:45 p. m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1912 3t. Paul A. M. B. church Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D. pastor-president 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 8:00 p. m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. 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. Sunday school teachers' meeting, every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Meeser, D. D. Pastor, residence 5109 Daupin 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. Saunders, pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, McKeesport. 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, 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 prayer meeting. WHEELING, W. VA. Simpson M. E. Church, Eoff street, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. D., pastor—Sunday services, 10:45 a. m.; M. Sunday school, 2:35 p. m.; H. B. Clemens superintendent; Eworth leage, 6:40; preaching, 7:45. Wayman A. M. E. church, Marked street, Rev. J. T. Farity, pastor—Sunday services, 10:45; class meeting, 12; Sunday school, 2:30; Christian Endeavor, 6:45; preaching, 7.45. House of Prayer Rescue Home, Mother A. Johnson, Sheperdess—Regular services Sunday, Tuesday. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Pennsylvania street—Sunday school, 9.45 a.m.; morning services, 10:45 a.m.; evening services, 7:45 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D. pastor, No. 213 West Otterman street, Bell phone 387 J. FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Bellable Positions Furnished Bellable Colored Help Our Specialty Bell Phone 5927 Highland. 6321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Pittsburgh Courier is the only Afro-American Newspaper published in Greater Pittsburgh Read It. It is your paper. M'KEESPORT ENTERPRISE My friend, the only way you can do justice to the Race and yourself is to become a member, of the Negro National Auditorium Association. JOHN E. HUDSON, President. Fall, ask your job yourself of that united help due you in case of misfortune or distress. Once a member always a member. JAMES M. JOHNSON. Life membership $2.00; no monthly dues, no assignments. Address all complaints to the Negro National Auditorium Association, Suite 228, 400 Kearny Blvd., New York, NY 10022. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1912. SECRET SOCIETY • NOTICES GRAND LODGE OF F. & A. M. Seventh Magnetic district—Brother Sohn a. Morton, R. G. Warden Dillen b. Grand Guest, 16 Miller street, Pittsburgh, Pa. St. John's No. 50, Sewickley-Stated meeting first Monday each month, Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Matt 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. Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Falls—Stated meeting third Saturday each month. Javieriah Building, W. M.; Lewis Ewing, secretary. Monongahela No. 56 Monongahela- Wm. Richardson, W. M.; S. E. Mo- Pherson, secretary. Stated meeting first Thursday. Victoria No. 60, New Castle—Rev. G. S. Smith, W. M.; W. F. Barbour, secretary. Judge No. 63, New Castle— L. D. Howard, W. M.; E. J. Dillard, secretary. Stated meeting first Mon- day. Sheba Lodge No. 64, North Side Charles Wright, W. M.; Angusutus L. Smith, secretary. Stated meetings first and third Thursday. Oriental Lodge No. 65, North Edge—James R. William, W. M.; Geo. W. Stephenson, secretary. Stated meeting, first Monday. Golden Shield No. 69. East End- David D. Richards, W. M.; Wm. S. Lewis, secretary. Sated meeting first Thursday. Morning Star No. 71. Carnegie- John A. Miles, W. M.; D. P. Townes, secretary. Sated meeting first Monday each month. Washington, No. 77. Washington- C. A. Strawhers, W. M.; C. W. Jones, secretary. Sated meeting second Monday each month. Monessen No. 79. Monessen—Julius Smith, W. M.; Ashby Boyer, secretary. Sated meeting second Thursday each month. Eureka No. 83. Bellevue—Sated communication second, Wednesday each month. Elizabeth No. 88. Elizabeth—Joseph Bell, W. M.; Robert A. Batch, secretary. Sated meeting fourth Tuesday. M. Plasab No. 91. Uniontown, Pa.—A. P. McClare, W. M.; J. H. Robinson, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday, each month. Alpha Lodge No. 92, Pittsburgh- Frank R. Steward, W. M.; Herman Socks, secretary. Stated meeting third Tuesday. Progress Lodge, U. D—W. S. Jenkins, W. M.; Wm. Washington, secretary. Stated meeting second Friday. Auxiliary No. 98 meets third Friday night of each month. Asaph Lodge, Connellsville—Meeting first night and third Tuesday sight 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, Knoll Hall, hall corner Jacob and Irwin avenue. North Side. P. E. R., Carl Hardy, E. R.; Jesse Hardy, F. Sec. Greater Pittsburgh Lodge 115. I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets first and third Monday at Elks Rest. 6487 Frankstown avenue. East End. Leme Paxton, E. R.; B. L. Rose, F. Sec. Ramesh Lodge 120. I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets second and fourth Wednesday at Elk Rest. 706 Wood street. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Chas. Boone, E. R.; H. Edmunds, F. Sec. Summitt Lodge No. 115. I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets first and third Friday at McClure hall, corner Main and Morgantown avenue, Uniontown, Pa. W. L. Winston, 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. Eather chapter No. 7. Order of the Eastern Star. Stated meeting third Thursday each month at 6004 Center avenue. Rosa E. Hill, W. M.; Blanche D. Hill, secretary, 2911 Wylie avenue. Chosen Friends Chapter No. 6. Order of the Eastern Star, stated meeting fourth Wednesday of each month at Little hall. Wylie avenue and Robbers street. Jennie Grantville, W. M.; Helen Turner, secretary. ODD FELLOWS. Meetings of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Odd Fellows hall, Irwin avenue and Jackson street, North Side. Union Western Star Lodge, No. 1515, first and third Wednesday evenings. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 905 West Jefferson street. Bond of Loya Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stevenson, secretary, 54 McNaughter avenue. Allegheny Council, No. 232, fourth Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1987 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 Patriarchy, No. 11, fourth Monday evening. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. News items affecting these lodges please mail to The Pittsburgh Courier. Meeting first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Odd Fellows hall North Side. James Mason, C. O. T. A. Wilson, K. of R. B. North Side Lodge, No. 124. I. B. P. O. E. of W.-Meets at the Rest, 206 Robinson street, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of each month. J. Walter Frazier, E. R.; Jesse W. Harris, F. B. Gen. J. B. Swetler Campa 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. 31. K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.at Odd Fellows' hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. I. F. JACKSON, V. C. ROYAL GRAND NO. 81. O OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Odd Fellows hall. Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. L. P. JACKSON, V. C. Jericho Lodge, U. D.—Stated meetings, every second Friday. R. L. Vann, W. M.; J. W. Morgan, secretary. 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. Mattle Sutton, W. R. Glass City lodge, 4392, G. U. of O. F., Charlerol, Pa. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H. of R., 413, Charlerol, Pa. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. L O O F ST. A U K E S Gen. J. B./Switzer 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 Matrpn, 134 Flavel street, East End; Miss Sog, Booker, Worthy Recorder, 511 Lennox street, East End. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge, No. 22. Knights of Pythias, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Mellah hall, Sheraden street, East Hour. Hour of opening, 8 p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and B. 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 each month at asylum, 600% 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. W. Naomi Tabernacle No. 39, Daughters of Tabor—Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month at Reformers hall, Frankstown avenue. East End. Julia Tabh. H. P., 12 Mayflower street, East End; Maggie Moore, V. R., 6828 Upland street, East End. McKeesport, Pa. Glittering Diamond Tabernacle, No. 87, Daughters of Tabor, meets second Tuesday night of each month at 1118 Market street. Lily of the Valley Court of Calla-tha, No. 267, meets first Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Market street. ELIZABETH, PA. Wainwright 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, I. G Brother George E. Saunders, O. G. Brother George B. Saunders, M. Brother Charles Preston, Brother French E. H. Greene, W. C. Brother Simmons, trustees. Brother French E. H. Greene was elected delegate to the grand lodge. Advance lodge, No. 2099 of G. U. O. o. O. Fiction as follows: Guardian H. Hirsch Simmons; warden. James Bar bar noble grand. Oscar Goodrich; fice grand, Frenk Sweeny; worthy chaplain, Rev. John Litterbury; 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. WAYNESBURG, PA The most worshipful grand lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons of Pennsylvania officers: H. E. Workman, G. master; Joseph Washington, Dep. G. master; Jerry M. Lannon, G. Sr. warden; Richard Staples, G., Jr. warden; Jas. Lethwick, G. treasurer; La Royal Wilson, G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford, grand chaplain; Rev. W. H. Truss, grand lecturer. The officers of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania are: Sir Knights Joseph L. Thomas, M. E. grand commander; John W. Fisher, M. E. deputy grand commander; John D. Addison, M. E. grand generalissimo; J. William Walls, M. E. grand captain general; William H. Miller, M. E. grand secretary; Philip H. Edwards, M. E. grand treasurer. Deborah Tabernacle No. 41, I. O. of T. Daughters of Tabor, meet second and fourth Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall, corner Beaver and Broad street, Swickley, Pa. Mrs. Mattie F. Bowden, H. P.; Mrs. Martha Anderson, v. P.; Mrs. G. H. Hallard, C. R.; Mrs. R. H. Lee, V.; Mrs Lucy Blackson, C. T. Queen Ester Tabernacle No. 516 O O. of E. Daughters of Tabor meet the third Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall. 2207 Wylie avnue. Mrs. S. T. Wilkinson, H. P.; Mrs. L. Wilkinson, V. P.; Mrs. D. Childs, C. R.; Mrs. E. Masley, C. T. NOTICE NEWS FROM ALL OHIO CORRESPONDENTS MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK. MANAGER. AKRON O AKRON O (By Mary Broady.) By request Christopher Pollard, superintendent of the Second Baptist Sunday school, addressed the Mr. John A. M. E. Sunday school of Cleveland, O., Sunday morning and sang a solo at the evening service of that church. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Houston of Columbus, O., who are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Brown, may locate here permanently, as they are favorably impressed with our city. Walker Stewart of Pittsburgh, Pa., is visiting his daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Haleen, who have been quite sick is much improved. Mrs. Chas. Halnes, who was taken suddenly ill at her home last week, has been removed to the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. H. Halnes. The Jr. B. Y. P. U. will observe Washington's Birthday with an interesting program at the Second Baptist church, February 23. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed alip on Page One and DO IT NOW. East Liverpool, O. (By Izetta Dorsey.) Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Allen and family were guests of Mrs. Dillard on Sunday afternoon in Lisbon, O. Mrs. Maude L. Goode and Mrs. Mary Dorsey Mite Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Spires of Wellsville, O. Luncheon was served. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Hannah Smith, Mrs. F. D. Curtis of Chester, W. Va. Mrs. Mrs. E. Brown, Mrs. J. Mate, Mrs. J. C. Dorsey, Alfred McEntree of Sharon, Pa. visited his family here Sunday afternoon. Rev. Hall of the Second Baptist church addressed the men on Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. Alfred, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mate is still on the sick list. P. T. Brown was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Curtis on Sunday. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Susan Breedlove of Pennsylvania avenue, East End, met with a very painful accident in lighting the gas. She was badly burned. She died Monday morning. The funeral services took place Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Robert Jackson of Burford street is very ill. Mrs. Winfrey Smith is suffering with tonsillitis. W. N. Dibble of Lectonia, O., visited Mr. and Mrs. John Veney on Sunday. John Heath of this city underwent an operation last week and will be able to leave the hospital within a few days. Leonard Jones of Wellsville, O., is still in a critical condition. His recovery is doubtful. Mrs. Jackson of East End, entertained the Sewing circle last Thursday. Smithfield, Ohio (By Viola Carter.) Rev. S. W. White preacceded a soustirring sermon here on Sunday night to an appreciative audience. We are sorry to say that Mrs. Jordan Powell was taken seriously ill on Saturday morning. At this writing she is some better. Rev. R. R. Cooper and daughter. Mrs. Alfonso Towrig of Boston, was the guest of Mrs. Ed. Washington of Maine street, on Tuesday. Gerald Binns and Miss Minnie Beall were the guests of Fred and Alice Faithful of Harriville, Saturday and Sunday. Finley Davis, one of Pittsburgh's accomplished young men, was the guest of Miss Julia Mae Veney on Saturday and Sunday. A sleighing party visited the homes of friends in Hopedale Tuesday night. The party was composed of the following persons: Rev. and Mrs. W. White, Fred Carter, Norman Bigsby, Miss Virginia Smith, Julia Veney, Vola Carter and Mrs. Maggie Jones, Edward Jenkins and Mrs. Janet friends in interest on Sunday. Don't forget to attend the Sewing circle. Mrs. F. H. Harries, Mrs. John Harris and their son John were guests of Mrs. Earnest Freeman on Monday. John Carter of Unionville, was the guest of friends here on Friday. We are glad to say that Rev. D. D. Lewis is convulsive. C. H. Thomas visited friends in Hopedale on Monday. Fred Carter was the guest of friends in Steubenville Saturday. Mrs. Dave West: and daughter. Thelma, and Mrs. Fred Christian, were guests of friends THE COURIER. here on Thursday. Ed. West, Sr. made a business trip to Cadiz on Friday. James Harris of Richville, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. E. H. Harris. Youngstown, O. Youngstown, O. (By Wm. Saunders. Elks. Invitations for the seventh annual bail and reception of Buckeye lodge No. 73, March 20, in Excelsior parlor, will be out next week. The Elks say they have received word from all Elk lodges within a hundred miles of Youngstown that they will be represented. Mrs. Robert Kerr, Miss Thelma Lucas, Mrs. Rev. Taylor, Mrs. Robert Mackey, Mrs. Joseph Hill, Mr. and Mrs. David Brannock and children and Miss Minnie Atkins, are all able to be about the house after their illness. The members of the Aviation Dramatic club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Green on Wednesday evening in regular session. The Heart and Hand Rose Bud Nursery met in St. Mary's A. M. E. Zion church on Saturday in regular session. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kelley and Miss Hodge of Alliance, were the guests of relatives last week. Thad. Wilson, who was hurt at the Sheet and Tube works, was able to leave the hospital on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dudley were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Berry last week. Mrs. Dr. P. H. Simpson, who underwent an operation at City hospital, is doing nicely. Edward Leece is getting along nicely with his sprained ankle. Paris Hall, after ten weeks illness is cut calling on friends The Smart Set company playing "Dr. Beans from Boston," last week was a grand success and each performance was well attended. The funeral of the late Moees Bell, who died on Tuesday evening in City hospital, was held from the Mahonling Avenue Baptist church on Thursday afternoon. Rev. Wilson of Zion church officiated. Interment was made in Belmont Park cemetery. Pallbearers, members of the Barbers union, were M. M. Pennington, Frank Curtis, Clifford Ridley, J. H. Canada, William Vactor and Fred Anderson. The funeral of Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Simpson of 725 Burke street, was held on Thursday from the home. Interment in Belmont cemetery, Rev. A. L. Fraser of the St. John Episcopal church officiating. The pallbearers were four little children. Mrs. Emma Law of Franklin, Pa., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson a week. The leap year social at the Oak Hill Avenue A. M. E. church on Monday evening, under the direction of the Sewing circle, was a treat and a grand success. The lecture room was crowded and was well enjoyed by young and old. The circle received great praise. At the joint installation of K. P. Deputy G. C., Samuel Boggess, installed the officers of Logan lodge No. 4, and Mrs. Hannah Loggess, District Deputy G. W. C., installed the officers of Louisa Edwards Court No. 30 and Consuella Stewart's Court of Calantha No. 53, and Major James installed the officers of Gold Leaf Company D. U. R. A few remarks by the officers and prayer by prelate Mathew Logan were offered and the members sat down to the banquet table which had been prepared by a committee from each department. The affair will be long remembered. OUR WIDE-AWAKE REAL ESTATE AGENT HAS HOMES FOR ALL. After being in the real estate business in Youngstown for two months, I came to one conclusion, and that is, that the housing facilities for the colony population has taken a radical change. I have had the head of 20 or more families come to me for a better house, or a house with better surroundings, and not being familiar with the preinduced landlords, and noticing houses in both of the daily papers for rent. I called them up, they not knowing for whom they were wanted, gave me an affirmative answer until I presented myself with the cash. I then asked them to apply to the house is rented, "or" I have decided not to rent it at all. After striving under these difficulties for more than five months, I came to the conclusion that I would try some other avenue. I got busy with the best of my ability, and after striving for sometime, was fortunate enough to secure a plot of land in the most desirable section of the city, which is nicely filling up with a good class of people of both races, principally white, and through the efforts of Mr. Schiller, whom I deem a true friend, and myself, I am sure the problem is solved to an extent, and all the people who have not a home, can easily have one regardless of his or her financial condition. I will have 250 lots ranging from $100 to $300 according to their location, and have fixed the terms so that they can reach all regardless of income. Up to date I have had 55 put down their names to secure one of these lots and will gladly take any persons name who has foresight enough to see the benefit. There will not be any money required before the first of April. I will soon have a similar plot in Akron, as the people in that city meet with the same disadvantages as they do in our city. W. J. JEFFERSON: Real Estate, Loans and Insurance Maloney Bock Wick Avenue Steubenville, O. The Staunton social club, a very prosperous organization of our leading colored men, are making very extensive preparations for a recital at the Wells High school auditorium on February 16. The features will be Miss Sara B. Writt and the Miss John Poinn and the Miss Quarries of Pittsburgh. The will be able assisted by Earl Jones, premier baritone of Wheeling, L. Sutton Murray, lyric tenor and Prof. Isaac N. McCullough. bass profundo of this city. The affair is entirely under the management of the club, and judging from the success and class of all their previous entertainments, this one will be an event long to be remembered in musical circles. There will be guests from all the neighboring towns, and the Wheeling people are already planning to come up in a special car, stopping en route to pick up a number from Wellsburg, who de- sire to attend. East Liverpool and Wellsville have sent requests for seats and it is safe to presume that the capacity of the auditorium will be taxed. Miss Writt and the Xenorphica Quartet have given entire satisfaction wherever either have appeared, and as this is the initial appearance in this city, we predict for them a very enthusiastic reception. William Green of Martins Ferry was called here by the death of his nephew. William McCullough. David Hayes is steadily growing weaker. W. H. Green met with a painful accident on last Friday by running a nail in his foot. Mrs. S. C. Green has been indisposed for a few days. Mrs. Annie Smith of Vanderbilt, Pa. was in the city attending the funeral of her nephew, William McCulloch. Carter Smith is ill at his home in South Ninth street. The services at Simpson church are growing in interest spiritually. The Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Sarah Johnson on Thursday afternoon. After the ladies completed their serving a light luncheon was served. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed alip on Page One and DO IT NOW. ELIZABETH (By Ella beth F. Scott.) Last Sabbath was quarterly meeting Allen Chapel. P. E., Rev. N. D. Temple preached an excellent sermon at the morning service, the theme of his discourse being "Draw Nigh to God" and he will draw night to you." At the 3 o'clock Rev. C. E. Wheeler preached from the same text without any knowledge of the previous sermon. Dr. Temple said this was a divine inspiration for during all his ministry this coincidence had never happened before. Rev. C. Addison preached one of his best sermons at the evening service. Quarterly conference was held on Monday evening. Rev. C. E. Wheeler will hold his quarterly meeting at West Elizabeth this coming Sabbath. George Addison of Belle Vernon, and Charles Addison of Pittsburgh, visited their parents on last Sabbath. Mrs. Howard Parker of West Elizabeth, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Proffet of New Castle, Pa. A number of people from West Elizabeth and Clairmatt attended quarterly meeting last Sabbath. Mrs. Eliza Bell died at her home in Homestead on February 6. Mrs. Bell was the mother of Mrs. J. W. Batch of this city, who has been with her constantly during her illness. The funeral-was on Friday afternoon and was attended by a number of people from Elizabeth. The bereft family have the sympathy of 'their many friends in this vicinity. Mrs. E'iza Ramer is still sick. She is imporing slowly. Mrs. M. J. House, who has been sick for some time, is improving. CHILDREN A RECENT FIND Not Before the Nineteenth Century Were They Truthfully Portrayed In Literature. Children were only found yesterday. Before the nineteenth century the child mind and the child heart were not supposed to have enough in them to interest the majestic adult. It is true that you find a delightful baby in Homer; that in Virgil there is the prettiest glimpse of a little girl, and up and down in the classics you may meet half a dozen other pleasant shadows of children. But they are only shadows, only at the most charming pictures. They give you much as if they were painting or sculpture—for in children's bodies art has always had interest enough—only what a child looks like, the pretty weakness, the instinct for play, the naive gesture and movement. Not till the "return to nature," not till the spirit of romance moved on the waters at the end of the eighteenth century, do you find poets beginning to tell of the thought and faith in a child's mind, the mysteries of the child's heart, the fancies that are dreams and the fancies that are visions. You may think that they have gone too far, that they read into childhood the laborious philosophizing and sometimes the labored sentimentality of the adult. But no one who loves children will deny that the best of the children in nineteenth century books have a far rich reality, a far fuller life than any that were born in early works. And some of the best are in Dickens—London Telegraph. Advice From Kindly Body Body. "Oh, my! Your house has an odor of burning milk. Don't you know how to avoid that?" asked the K. B. B. "I didn't think it was so terrible. I'm sure. Everybody has accidents of that kind," said the woman she was visiting rather irritably. "Now it's all right, of course, I don't mind it, my dear, but next time just sprinkle some salt on the stove at once after the milk is spilled and you will avoid that unpleasant odor." Rev. Gude—"I can't there some one here, who will help us to keep up interest in the church?" Deacon Tightwad (suddenly awakening)—"I, for one, am prepared to raise the rates to 8 percent. on real estate loans and 10 percent. on chattel mortgages, if the other money lenders in the congregation will co-operate."—Puck. Raising the Wind "There ain't a dollar in the town treasury," said the mayor of Billville to the town marshal. "and you'll get no salary this month." "Never believe it," said the cheerful marshal. "There are six automobiles headed this way. Just make out the dines for exceedin' the speed Limit, an' leave the rest to me!" - Atlanta Constitution. Busy Embroiderer As early as 1773 oler 6,000 women were engaged in stitching the fine embroideries which made St. Gall famous even in those early days. The number had increased by the beginning of 1800 to 30,000, the industry having extended to Baden, Württemberg, Bavaria, western Austria and all the country about Lake Constance. WIT AND HUMOR THE POINT OF VIEW. The well-dressed man runs into the celebrated criminal lawyer's office. "Well, air?" asks Mr. Leatherbound, "I have an important case which I wish you to handle for me." "Ah, indeed. Do you wish to keep out of jail or put some one else in jail." "Does it matter which?" "Not at all—only I do not wish to commit myself until I know." "Well, I'll tell you then I'm crazy—I've just robbed a house." "Unfortunately, your fee will be double that of the other side. Have you the accidental pelf on your person?" "Oh, yes—the police will be in to nab me in a minute. I left them on the next block." "Ah—I'll put it in my safe—for safe-keeping, you know." "In exchange—here take this little brochure. 'How to Be Really Crazy—In Six Spasma.' My allyst will examine you. From this moment you are Little Boy Blue; every one else is Bo-Peep. Now that bag, please." "One more question: When do I become sane again?" "The moment your fee and the contents of the bag become equal. For I cling to the Golden Rule in matters of professional probity, sir. Ah, thank you. Has a pleasant fingle. Let me assure you, you are no more a robber than I am." "No better one, at least." "Sir, you jest. Beware, I am averse to jests—they're not logical. One moment now and I'll 'phone for the police." "Thank you. You have been very kind." "What's this? What's this—you're a d—rober. A thief! A cut-throat, you're as sane as I am. You crook, I'll have you sent up for ten years for this!" "Why—why—what's the matter now?" "Why, you heartless criminal! These are my sleeve links, watch and money. You've robbed my house!" Whereupon, he summons the police!-Satire. A SOLAR PLEXUS PUNCH. "The late Kyrle Belle would have appreciated this punch," said a member of the Lamb's club, with a sigh. "He liked a mild punch, with a faint cinnamon flavor. "I remember a story he used to tell about a New Year punch in Australia—a very strong, powerful punch wherewith they used to ring out the old year in the bush—a solar plexus punch, Bellew called it. "One bowl, he said, was all two men would take as a rule; but an Australian host, on a New Year eve, brought in a second bowl to his guest as soon as the first was finished. "His guest looked at the fragrant brew, and, rising, held out his hand. "Good night, Joe," he said. "But the host pushed him back into his chair." "Oh, no, he said. 'You're not going till we tackle this.'" "Oh, I know that,' said the guest. 'I only wanted to shake hands with you, Joe, while I could see you.'"—New York Times. NO JOKE. Edith—Can you tell me the reason for the high cost of living, Mr. Mushley? Mr. Mushley—Ob—aw—I suppose it's because there is considerable demand faw it, you know.—Puck. Scraps A heavenly expression can come on a girl's face from ice cream. A miss is worth the going for a while. A cheap gift is as dear as the giver thinks it is. An engaging manner has never of itself won a solitaire. A cyclone in petticoats would be a devastation in a frock coat. Take a bunch of men; then listen if they don't talk all at once, some of the time. A generous heart takes no suspicion. Two hearts that beat as one can beat anything at suspecting the other half. When love lets his arrows fly, they seem to go to one direction simultaneously. Conversion is only publicly acknowledging what one has secretly believed all along. When a girl wants to weary a man, she can pretend that she's madly in love with him. The most ill wind can't blow everybody rheumatism. A man's self-respect can stand the rebuffs of the unrespecting. The woman who wagers is sure she's the winner. A wife always gets suspicious when her husband pays her bills with pleasure. MRS. E. JONES Dealer and Manufacturer of HUMAN HAIR GOODS Switches, Puffs, Transformations. Straightening Combs and Hackels. 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WANTED Twenty-five young lakers to receive subscriptions for the Courter. Wyke 1590 Wyke avenues or call Page, Grace 2828, or Bill 683-W. WASHED-50 boys from Greensburg Filiburg to sell the Courier Picks and Saturday of each week. Come day evening to 1209 Wylie avenue for papers. FOR RENT ROOMING HOUSE Nicely furnished rooms for respec- tible men. Centrally located. 1899 Wyle ave. Rates reasonable. 666 established house. Mm. Ada Palmer, Proprietress. Rooming House centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great seri- ence. Inquire as enso. 1012 Wyle Ave. Buffalo. N. Y. (By Charity A. Nesbit Parker). A memorial service was recently held in memory of the late Rt. Rev. Wesley J. Galnes, D. D. Bishop of the First E. D. of the A. M. E. church at the Vine Street A. M. E. church, Rev. A. C. Sanders, pastor. The pastor spoke feelingly on the life and character of the bishop. The senior and junior rested choir both took part. Those who spoke were R. Jolly and W. Campbell. Four revival service held at the A. M. E. Zon church, Rev. J. C. Taylor, pastor, a spiritual success. W. J. Loyd, one of Buffalo's oldest citizens, is quite ill at his home in Potter street. Rev. W. H. Parkes has been conducting two weeks revival services at Ebenezer, N. Y., for the Rev. R. F. Halst (white). R. Lane, F. S., of the A. O. O. F. is suffering with la grip. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall! of Lacka wanna, were the guests of Mrs. S. Tracy on Sunday. LEETSDALE, PA Rev. Taylor, who has been conducting the Taylor meetings at Rew. Oblib church in Swickley for the past two weeks, preached a splendid sermon to a large and appreciative congregation last Sabbath afternoon in the Leedstale Baptist church. Quite a number from here are attending the meetings in Swickley. Herbert Whitley died in the Swickley Valley hospital last Friday of plurpneumonia. While he had been ill for some time, pneumonia developed just a few days previous to his death. He was 33 years old and leaves a mother and several brothers and sisters in Sparrow's Point, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Clement Lee and Mjss Volma Williams spent last Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Dickinson and family of Bensworth. 'EIGHT CONNELLSVILLE. (By Mrs. M. C. Washington.) Payne A. M. E. Church. Last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Mills, the infant daughter, Mary Louisa of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson was baptized by Rev. T. Taggairt. After the baptism uncles, James. John and Thomas Johnson presented the baby with a gold locket and chain and a one dollar bill each. The locket was presented by James Johnson and the money by Thomas and John. Mrs. Edward Johnson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mills. M+ Zion Baptist Church. We have suspended our revival services for a few days that our members and friends may rest a little while. Rev. W. L. Jenkins has done much good among us during his stay. He reached on Sunday morning upon the subject, of baptism, after which our pastor, Rev. Epps, baptized two; there are more candidates to follow. Sisters Alice Myers and Rhoda Carter-Johnson conducted devotional services. At 5 p. m. Rev. Jenkins led us in word and doctrine, Rev. Epps gave right hand of fellowship to five new members and communed the church. The Ladies' Missionary society had a grand meeting at the home of Mrs. Katie Johnson last Thursday afternoon, and one conversion during their meeting. The Ladies' Church Aid society had an interesting meeting at the home of Mary L. Cobbin. Rev. A. J. Tyler of Washington, D.C. is expected to be with us and spend a week or more in assisting our pastor in a ten-day meeting. Mrs. A. C. Walker and Wm. Motley led a very large number of members and friends in a donation party to the residence of our pastor. They left the pantry and table full with groceries. The ladies of the Pulpit Parsonage Progressive club and the very eldest presented Rev. Epps and all of these kind. Rev. Epps and family desire to thank the members and friends also for the purse presented at the same time. Mrs. M. J. Epps and Mrs. Mary Johnston were visiting Mrs. Samuel Bardsdale of Smithfield last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Robinson returned from Bellaire, O. where they were called by the illness of her brother, Rev. Hogan. Mrs. Rev. H. Huntress of Pittsburgh, was the guest of Rev. T. Taggart and family from Monday evening until Tuesday evening last week. The leap year social given by Mrs. 122 Hick was quite a success. Deacon J. T. Stout is on the sick list. Mrs. Sadie Smith and son are in inharmony. Mc., having been called there to the bedside of her sick mother. Howard Jenkins of Scottdale, Pa., was calling on the Misses Mamie and Sadie Targalgril last Sunday. Little Martha Branson is on the sick list. Mrs. Mack and James Washington left on Sunday evening for Winchester, Va., were they were called by the illness of their father. Mrs. A. J. Smith and son returned Saturday after spending several weeks with parents in Meadville, Pa. Her brother, John Green, returned with her. Mrs. Martha Nelson is sick at the home of her son, Frank Robinson. Later, Cobles has been visiting his mother, Mrs. P. C. Bolding, for several days. Henry Bowe had a severe fall on Monday evening and fractured his collar bone. Mrs. Terrill Duncan returned home on Monday after spending two weeks with her parents. Miss Lucy Washington, her sister, returned with her. Rev. and Mrs. Tagairtair entertained Rev. R. H. Bumry and Rev. Jeankins of Bairville, Pa., at a dinner on last Tuesday. Mrs. Johnston entertained Thursday evening in honor of her niece, D. C. who was here visiting. Various games were the amusements of the evening, after which a dainty repast was served. The out-of-town guest was Miss Carrie Cogan of Tonkowntown, the guests present other than the honor guest were Mrs.Geo. Bennett, Mrs. Mattie Cogan, Mrs. Nora Rose, Mrs. Mamie Massey, Mr. and Mrs. R. Platt, Mr. and Mrs. M. Wingington, A. R. Jackson, C. Mitchell, C. Golden, B. Latney, J. Bake, C. Crump, H. Baker, H. Latney, T. J. Mr. and Mrs. Moses W. Bridges entertained from 2 until 5 in honor of Prof. Pryor, Misses White and Oregon or New York, Mrs. Jordan of Florida and Mrs. Georgia Payne of Villanova, Misses Mollie and Martha Latney and A. J. Smith. The color scheme was carried out in pink and white. Miss Florence Young left for her home in Washington, D. C. on Friday morning. SEWICKLEY SEWICKLEY (By Teddy.) The performance to be given by the reorganized Colored Aristocracy Minstrels bids fair to be a success as rehearsal's are well attended and each one shows an improvement over the previous one. Up to date catch music and new features will make it an enjoyable performance. The young people's day he'd at St. John's A. M. E. church last Sabbath, was a success in every respect. The services were well attended and the programs were fine. The young people deserve much credit for their noble and successful effort. A lovely two hundred dollar furniture was donated to St. John church by T. H. Dunn. Sunday, February 25, will be Men's Day and a day of interest is promised. Rehearsal's are being held for two plays to be given soon, for the benefit of the St. John's church. Rev. and Mrs. Mewsom were entertained at dinner last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lacton Morris. Men's Day will be observed at st. Matthew A. M. E. Zion church on Sunday, February 18. A very elaborate program will be rendered. Vocal and instrumental solos as well as perons on interesting topics will be read. An orchestra will be in attendance. James Parker is chairman of the committee. George Day is improving rapidly from his operation for appendicitis and will soon be able to leave the hospital. Ones in Awhite. A little music, new and then, is furnished by the little haired men... Judge The NARRATIVE OF METROPOLITAN LIFE THIRD DEGREE BY CHARLES KLEIN AND ARTHUR HORNBLOW ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAY WALTERS SYNOPSIS. CHAPTER XIX.—Continued. He waited and looked at her curiously as if wondering what her answer would be. He waited some time, and then slowly she said: "I think—you had better go!" "You don't mean that!" he explained, in genuine surprise. She shook her head affirmatively. "Yes, I do," she said; "your father wants you to take your position in the world, the position you are entitled to, the position your association with me prevents you from taking—" Howard drummed his fingers on the tablecloth and looked out of the window. It seemed to her that his voice no longer had the same candidid ring as he replied: "Yes, father has spoken to me about it. He wants to be friends, and I—" He paused awkwardly, and then added: "I admit I've—I've promised to consider it, but—" Annie finished his sentence for him: "You're going to accept his offer, Howard. You owe it to yourself, to your family, and to—" She laughed as she added: "I was going to say to millions of anxious readers." Howard looked at her curiously. He did not know if she was jesting or in earnest. Almost impatiently he ek-claimed: "Why do you talk in this way against your own interests? You know I'd like to be friendly with my family, and all that. But it wouldn't be fair to you." "I'm not talking against myself, Howard. I want you to be happy, and you're not happy. You can't be happy under these conditions. Now be honest with me—can you?" "Can you?" he demanded. "No." she answered, frankly, "not unless you are." Slowly she wean on: "Whatever happiness I've had in life I owe to you, and God knows you've had nothing but trouble from me. I did wrong to marry you, and I'm willing to pay the penalty. I've even matters up with your family; now let me try and square up with you." "Evened up matters with my family?" he exclaimed in surprise. "What do you mean?" With a smile she replied ambiguously: "Oh, that's a little private matter of my own!" He stared at her/unable to comprehend, and she went on, gravely: "Howard, you must do what's best for yourself. I'll pack your things. You can go when you please—" He shaped gloomily out of the window without replying. After all, he thought to himself, it was perhaps for the best. Shackled as he was now, he would never be able to accomplish anything. If they separated, his father would take him into his business. Life would begin for him all over again. It would be better for her, too. Of course, he would never forget her. He would provide for her comfort. His father would help him arrange for that. Lighting a cigarette, he said, carelessly: "Well—perhaps you're right. May be a little trip through Europe won't do me any harm." "Of course not," she said, simply. Busy with an obstinate match, he did not hear the sigh that accompanied her words or see the look of agony that crossed her face. "But what are you going to do?" he enquired, after a silence. With an effort, she controlled her voice. Not for all the world would she betray the fact that her heart was breaking. With affected indifference, she replied: "Oh, I shall be all right. I shall go and live somewhere in the country for a few months. I'm tired of the city." "So am I," he rejoined, with a gesture of disgust. "But I hate like the deuce to leave you alone." "That's nothing," she said, heatily. "A trip abroad is just what you A "Then Why Do You Leave Her Here to Fight the Battl. Alone" need." Looking up at him, she added: "Your face has brightened up already!" He stared at her, unable to understand. "I wish you could go with me." She smiled. "Your father's society doesn't make quite such an appeal to me as it does to you." Carelessly, she added: "Where are you going—Paris or London?" He sent a thick cloud of smoke curling to the ceiling. A European trip was something he had long looked forward to. "London—Vienna—Paris," he replied, gaily. With a laugh, he went on: "No, I think I'll cut Paris. I'm a married man. I mustn't forget that!" Annie looked up at him quickly. "You've forgotten it already," she said, quietly. There was reproach in her voice as she continued: "Ah, Howard, you're such a boy! A little pleasure trip and the past is forgotten!" A look of perplexity came over his face. Being only a man, he did not grasp quickly the finer shades of her meaning. With some irritation, he de manded: "Didn't you say you wanted me to go and forget?" She nodded. "Yes, I do. Howard. You've made me happy. I want you to be happy." He looked puzzled. "You say you love me?" he said, "Then Why Do You Leave Her "and yet you're happy because I'm going away. I don't follow that line of reasoning." "It isn't reason," she said with a smile, "it's what I feel. I guess a man wants to have what he loves and a woman is satisfied to love just what she wants. Anyway, I'm glad I'm glad you're going. Go and tell your father." Taking his hat, he said: "I'll telephone him." "Yes, that's right," she replied. "Where's my cane?" he asked, looking round the room. She found it for him, and as he opened the door, she said: "Don't be long, will you?" He laughed. "I'll come right back. By George!" he exclaimed, "I feel quite excited at the prospect of this trip!" Regarding her fondly, he went on: "It's awfully good of you, old girl, to let me go. I don't think there are many women like you." Annie averted her head. "Now, don't spoil me," she said, lifting the tray as if to go into the kitchen. "Wait till I kiss you good-by," he said, effusively. Taking the tray from her, he placed it on the table, and folding her in his arms, he pressed his lips to hers. "Good-by." he murmured; "I won't be long." As soon as he disappeared she gave way completely, and sinking into a chair, leaned her head on the table and sobbed as if her / heart would break. This, then, was the end! He would go away and soon forget her. She would never see him again! But what was the use of crying? It was the way of the world. She couldn't blame him. He loved her—she was sure of that. But the call of his family and friends was too strong to resist. Alternately laughing and crying hysterically, she picked up the tray, and carrying it into the kitchen, began washing the dishes. Suddenly there was a ring at the bell. Hastily putting on a clean apron, she opened the door. Judge Brewster stood smiling on the threshold. Annie uttered a cry of pleasure. Greeting the old lawyer affectionately, she invited him in. As he entered, he looked questioningly at her red eyes, but made no remark. "I'm delighted to see you, judge," she stammered. As he took a seat in the little parlor, "Your husband passed me on the stairs and didn't know me." THE END THE COURIER. "The passage is so dark!" she explained, apologetically. He looked at her for a moment without speaking, and for a moment there was awkward pause. He then said: "When does Howard leave you?" Annie stared in surprise. "How do you know that?" she explained. "We lawyers know everything," he smiled. Gravely he went on: "His father's attorneys have asked me for all the evidence I have. They want to use it against him. The idea is that he shall go abroad with his father, and that the proceedings will be begun during his absence." "Howard knows nothing about it," said Annie, confidently. "Are you sure?" demanded the lawyer, skeptically. "Quite sure," she answered, positively. "But he is going away?" persisted the index. "Yes, I want him to go—I am sending him away," she replied. The lawyer was allent. He sat and looked at her as if trying to read her thoughts. Then quietly he said: "Do you know they intend to make Robert Underwood the ground for the application for divorce, and to use your own perjured testimony as a weapon against you? You see what a lie leads to. There's no end to it, and you are compelled to go on lying to support the original lie, and that's precisely what I won't permit." Annie nodded acquiescence. "I knew you were going to scold me," she smiled. "Sold you?" he said, kindly. "No—it's myself I'm scolding. You did what you thought was right, and I allowed you to do what I knew was wrong." "You made two miserable women happy," she said, quietly. The lawyer tried to suppress a smile. "I try to excuse myself on that ground," he said, "but it won't work. I violated my oath as a lawyer, my integrity as a man, my honor, my self-respect, all upset, all gone. I've been a very unpleasant companion for my Here to Fight the Battl. Alone! self lately." Rising impatiently, he strode up and down the room. Then turning on her, he said, angrily: "But I'll have no more lies. That's what brings me here this morning. The first move they make against you and I'll tell the whole truth!" Annie gazed pensively out of the window without making reply. "Did you hear?" he said, raising his voice. "I shall let the world know that you sacrificed yourself for that woman." She turned and shook her head. "No, judge," she said, "I do not wish it. If they do succeed in influencing Howard to bring suit against me I shall not defend it." Judge Brewster was not a patient man, and if there was anything that angered him it was rank injustice. he had no patience with this young woman who allowed herself to be traplied on in this outrageous way. Yet he could not be angry with her. She had qualities which compelled his admiration and respect, and not the least of these was her willingness to shield others at her own expense. "Perhaps not," he retorted, "but I will. It isn't unjust, it's unirritable, it's impossible!" "But you don't understand," she said, gently, "I am to blame." "You're too ready to blame yourself," he said, testily. Annie went up to him and laid her hand affectionately on his shoulder. With tears in her eyes, she said: "Let me tell you something, judge. His father was right when he said I Should Take the Tip. "Yes, John," remarked Mrs. Stubb, who was glancing over the sporting page out of curiosity, "when the baseball players start to practice they go hundreds of miles from home." "Oh, if the piano players would only do the same!" sighed Mr. Stubb, as the young woman in the next flat started to hammer out the latest walts for the twentieth time that day. Points of View. "Does your wife object to late dinners?" "It all depends," said Mr. Mechtom, "on whether the cause is a baseball game or a matinee." took advantage of him. I did. I saw that he was sentimental and self-willed, and all that. I started out to attract him. I was tired of the life I was living, the hard work, the loneliness, and all the rest of it, and I made up my mind to catch him if I could. I didn't think it was wrong then, but I do now. Besides," she went on. "The older than he is—five years younger, and that he's protecting me from the world. I took advantage of his ignorance of life." Judge Brewster shrugged his shoulders impatiently. "If boys of 25 are not men they never will be." Looking down at her kindly, he went on: "Pon 'm my word! if I was 25, I'd let this divorce go through and marry you myself." That was all she could say, but there was gratitude in the girl's eyes. These were the first kind words any one had yet spoken to her. It was nice to know that some one saw some good in her. She was trying to think of something to say, when suddenly there was the click of a key being inserted in a safe lock. The front door opened, and Howard appeared. "Well, judge!" he exclaimed, "this is a surprise!" The lawyer looked at him gravely. "How do you do, young man?" he said. Guizzingly he added: "You look very pleased with yourself!" "This is the first opportunity I've had to thank you for your kindness," said Howard, cordially. "You can thank your wife, my boy, not me!" Changing the topic, he said: "So you're going abroad, eh?" "Yes, did Annie tell you? It's only for a few months." The lawyer frowned. Tapping the floor impatiently with his cane, he said: "Why are you going away?" Taken aback at the question, How ard stammered: "Because—because—" "Because I want him to go," interrupted Annie quickly. The lawyer shook his head, and looking steadily at Howard, he said sternly: "I'll tell you, Howard, my boy. You're going to escape from the scandalmongers and the googling busybodies. Forgive me for speaking plainly, but you're going away because your wife's conduct is a topic of conversation among your friends—" Howard interrupted him. "You're mistaken, judge; I don't care a hang what people say—" "Then why do you leave her here to fight the battle alone?" demanded the judge, angrily. Annie advanced, and raised her hand deprecatingly. Howard looked at her as if now for the first time he realized the truth. "To fight the battle alone?" he echoed. "Yes," sald the judge, "you are giving the world a weapon with which to strike at your wife!" Howard was silent. The lawyer's words had struck home. Slowly he said: "I never thought of that. You're right! I wanted to get away from it all. Father offered me the chance and Annie told me to go-" Annie turned to the judge. "Please, judge," she said, "don't say any more." Addressing her husband, she went on: "He didn't mean what he said, Howard." Howard hung his head. "He's quite right, Annie," he said, shamefacedly. "I never should have consealed that." Prowster advanced, and pat Judge Brewster advanced and patted him kindly on the back. "Good boy!" he said. "Now, Mrs. Jeffries, I'll tell your husband the truth." "Not!" she cried. "Then I'll tell him without your permission," he retorted. Turning to the young man, he went on: "Howard, your wife is an angel! She's too good a woman for this world. She has not hesitated to sacrifice her good name, her happiness, to shield another woman. And that woman—the woman who called at Underwood's room that night—was Mrs. Jeffries, my stepmother!" Howard stared back in amazement. "It's true, then, I did recognize her voice!" he cried. Turning to his wife, he said: "Oh, Annie, why didn't you tell me? You saved my stepmother from disgrace, you spared my father! Oh, that was noble of you!" In a low tone he whispered: "Don't send me away from you, Annie! Let me stay and prove that I'm worthy of you!" To the young wife it all seemed like a dream, almost too good to be real. The dark, troubled days were ended. A long life, bright with its promise of happiness, was before them. "But what of the future, Howard?" she demanded, gently. Judge Brewster answered the question. "I've thought of that," he said. "Howard, will you come into my office and study law? You can show your father what you can do with a good wife to second your e'orts." Howard grasped his outstretched hand. "Thanks, judge, I accept," he replied, heartily. Turning to his wife, he took her in his arms. Her head, fell on his shoulder. Looking up at him shyly and ambling through her tears, she murmured, softly: "I am happy now—at last!" We saw with our own sober eye on Wednesday of last week the double-headed young rattlesnake caught a couple of weeks ago on an island in Buck Creek swamp by Mesra. Hair and Hartzog. It was a sure-enough rattlesnake, some six or seven inches long, about the size of the largest part of the body of a pipestem and beautifully marked. One head was a little larger than the other, but both were fully developed. There was a little button on the tail, showing that the age was about a year. For a sight of this great curiosity we thank W. R. Lard—Brunel People. 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 the 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? That information along any line of Life Insurance can be had FREE. Call or write SHARON, PA. (By Haze) Flemon.) The revival service is in progress at the First Baptist church at South Sharon. Neil Miller, who was burned at the Carnegie Steel mill several weeks ago, is improving nicely. Mrs. Henry Sawyer, who has been sick for several weeks remains about the same. H. Young of Emerson avenue, was taken to the Buhl hospital on the 5th from the American Steel works. Mrs. Coleman, wife of Rev. Coleman, has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. Rev. S. C. Coleman was pleasantly surprised on February 5, by a large gathering of young people, arranged for by Miss Avena Odham and Miss Sadie McKinney. Mrs. Grant Steele of Eile street, who has been sick for the past three weeks, is able to be about her home again. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dillard and daughter visited relatives in New Lisbon over Sunday. Mrs. Brooks and daughter, Mrs. Laura Brooks Smitha of New Castle, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Dillard last week. Mrs. Mary Burns and Miss Myrtle Van Camp visited. Enos Van Camp at New Castle last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Danks visited Mr. and Mrs. Baleett of Youngstown, O., on Sunday. Mrs. Dillard of New Lisbon, O., is spending the week at the home of her son, Mr. T. H. Dillard. Will Danks, who was hurt last week by a piece of iron falling on him is able to return to work again. The Jackson band will give their concert on March 2 instead of February 19, as previously mentioned. Mrs. Eliza Hulman is visiting relatives in Butler, Pa. The Sharon Giants baseball team are looking for two good catchers for 19 line-up. They are to have a strong team will take many good catchers over the country. Only good catchers wishing to fill the vacancy please write to D. S. Phillips, 69 Vine street, Sharon, Pa. Thomas Moore and family are in Merrietta, Ga., attending the funeral of much interest was taken in the question box at the A. M. Klenk Liter- aryq. Next Tuesday a spelling bee will be the attraction, also a question box. All good spellers should enter this contest. Superficial. There are some people who keep their morality in the piece; it is a stuff of which they never cut themselves a coat—Joubert. Their Vision Dimmed. How many learned men are working at the forge of science—laborious, ardent, tireless Cyclops, but one oered!—Joubert. THREE BUILDERS OF NATIONS Cavour, William the Silent and George Washington Never Yielded to Despotic Ideals. As a nation-maker Cavour stands with William the Silent and George Washington. Each of these men fought through the agony of a war of liberation, yet never yielded for a moment to the militarist, or despotic ideals so liable to be bred in time of crisis; each loved free institutions with his whole heart; each could have said as truly as William the Silent, "I was always on the side of the people." yet each avoided the special faults of the demagogue as completely as Wellington or Peel; each planted justice and mercy and the chaos of wrath and revolution; each kept an archer equalness of temper toward all their supporters, even toward the fobish and the false who had fair to rule their work; finally, each died leaving as his handwork a nation whose every merit is symbolized in the life of the man who made it, whose every defect is due to the tradition which he started being too lofty for initiation. If Americans can boast that America is more true to the traditions of Washington than Italy is true to the traditions of Cavour, they may be sure that their country is reaping the benefit in due proportion. Memories and policies and constitutions must change with changing time, but the spirit that inspires a just policy in the same in the same, the hope of the tooth, and the truth of the conscience must be unshaken.