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THIS PAPER IS NOW READ BY 10,000 COLORED PEOPLE WEEKLY THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. HOW DR. WRIGHT GOT CONTROL OF A PAPER Straw Vote For Member of Legislature VOTE YOUR CHOICE For Legislature From the First Legislative District If you have a vote fill in blank space above, whom you favor for Legislator, and either give to our agent or mail direct to The Courier office. Name Address VOL. III. NO. 12. J. McHenry Pulls Out Props and Exposes Eighteen-Hundred Dollar Deal. THE INSIDE WORK REVEALED Things are far from being in a satisfactory condition at the Publishing House of the A. M. E. Church in Philadelphia. The present managing editor, though a sociological student, was not even known generally as a member of the Church until after he was given the present position through the influence of the late Bishop Gaines. For three years he staid in Philadelphia, engaged in his work at the University of Penn, and never connected himself with any A. M. E. church, or was even an attendant upon any of the churches. It is felt that he was unwise in the step he took when assuming charge of his present field to put out of office nearly all the joind employees and putting in as bookkeeper, clerk and secretary three members of his own family, for his brother, sister and brother-in-law are now employed. This is nepistom with a vengeance. All the books and conference requisites that are sold around at the conferences pass only through the hands of the Wright family. But if such conduct of the business does not pay the Church, it certainly pays the manager, because he has been enabled within two years to purchase two homes and is now buying the third one. It has been often said that Dr. Wright was the only man in the Church who would accept the position and that only now are there others willing to take the place. Correspondence will show that there were at least a dozen other men who would have gladly assumed the editorship. Among those are: Drs. A. L. Gaines, C. M. Tanner, S. P. Hood, H. H. Pinkney, J. G. Robinson, Joshua Jones, D. J. Jordan, J. A. Jones and a number of others. All of these men, in years gone by have aspired to the place. Strange indeed, is it that when a vacancy occurred they would not have the place! But no, the change was made quietly and only a very few knew about it until it was over. These men have done the bidding of the Church upon every other occasion. It is a base libel on them to say, they would not have the work. No, they were refused. The shadow of death has fallen across this case, but more than once simony has been charged. That the concern was saved by this Daniel come to judgment, is again a slander upon such connective characters as Dr. Watson, Hurst, and Hawkins. Why can not men be content to rise by degrees without seeking to destroy all those with whom they are associated? Dr. Hurst was instructed by Bishop Gains to be in Philadelphia and redeem the concern, Des. Hurst, Watson, Thornton, Hawkins, and Bishop Hopin were there. Hurst would allow no one to act until he had made this grandstand plate of "saving the concern. Dr. Thornton, at Mathew Bethel was also on award. He was ready and worked accordingly. But no, it must be published to the world that all these men, whose work the Church well knows had suddenly turned traitors and there was but one man to redeem the Recorder. If this is true, then every one of them should be relegated to the traitor's place. But it is not true. For Dr. Wright charged the Church $106 for the use of $1.50 for about 48 hours and if Dr. John Hurst had not threatened him with a suit in (Continued on Page Eight.) CLEVELAND ATTORNEY VISITS PITTSBURGHERS The Hon. Thos. W. Fleming, attorney at law of Cleveland, O. and his bride spent Saturday and Sunday in Pittsburgh and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Starton. Mr. Fleming was married on February 21 to Miss Lethea Cousins of Tazewell, Va., who is always charming and cultured lady. Mrs. Fleming formerly taught school in Welsh. W. Va. Mr. Fleming is one of the leading lawyers of the Race in Cleveland and had the honor of serving two years in council. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming made a very favorable impression upon the Pittsburgh people who had the pleasure of meeting them during their short stay here. Loendi Symposium Featured By Stirring Address By Prominent Attorney. A large, interested audience greeted Attorney John Marron at the Loendi club on Sunday afternoon. He spoke on the much talked of Woman Suffrage question and thrashed put the real from the unreal in a logical way which caused much thought on the part of those who heard him. He said in part: "Woman suffrage stars with about one million votes. It is a common m.sunderstanding that suffrage is insisted upon for all women. They don't ask for the right to vote but insist upon the right to be given to them to do so. They have been robbed. People are never at a standstill, not even in religion. Politics reflect the politician. It isn't the politics but the politician who get us in the bad or good habits of voting. What is asked now is the politics without the politician. Where did men get the right to vote? King George did not give it to them. Then where did they get the right. Women are the underdog in the fight, but this is the day and time when the underdog turns over. In argument to the vote to vote. "I don't know that a woman according to law has a right to vote." It is the ignorance of man upon the subject, "Woman" is already in the constitution—"We the people of the United States, etc." so women are included. If not, this should be cut out of the document, as all to be for where do men get their right to vote? Natural right. All just government depends upon the consent of the people of that government. If this is denied women, government does not represent all the people. Without her the suffrage is not universal. The colored man with his wife, mother, daughter and sister, because he was denied this privilege, 71 years before the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments were adopted. I believe "women have the right to vote today." Woman! The meaning of the word. Spelling of the word "man is only part of the word. Woman means man and more. She is both. She is made of superior material. Race without its woman stops. If men have rights, why not women. Eighty per cent of the teachers in the school's of the country are women. No work is so important as the development of the mind. Mind without education rots. Sixteen per cent of those who attend school are females; two thirds of the teachers in colleges and high schools are women. She has almost exclusive rights of education. She is doing a great work making them over again, drawing out what is within. Now you say she can fight? How many men who vote can fight? The women can do 205 out of 300 things that a man can do. We can have as good a government as we deserve and as bad as we will permit. Again she can't fight? Don't put all the ends upon politicians for some go to the thick-headed citizen. isn't she the mother of fighters? On picket duty at the cradle? Quartermaster for 7, 8, 10 and some times 20 years? The fellow who says between drinks "She can't vote," can't vote himself as intelligently. Prejudice of men is the reason women don't vote. Hardest thing to cope with. No man would give his vote to woman. Why? Because we are "Lords" of creation. We forget about the early suffering or women. We leave them at home to take care of the children and fire. You let women clean up your homes and morals, why not let her have a chance at politics. You have been walking around with her vote in your pocket for about 100 years. A nation who will not give to all people equal rights is no government at all. Brake 'Em; Both. The society page tells us that the latest big wedding "beggared description." We have private advises that it did the same thing to the bride's father—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. NELSON SEES INBICATION OF EXODUS TO CUBA This Is Said To Be An Eden For Colored Americans. Room For Planters. Movement Headed by R. M. R. Nelson to Remove Thousands From the Southern States Said to Have Backing of Wealthy Capitalists—Plenty of Room For Trifty Planters. Havana, Cuba. — R. M. R. Nelson, whose address is Lista, Havana, came to Cuba in July, 1888, and opened Cuba's only gold mine for a company of white men (Americans), who have robbed him of his share. He has not sat down and whined over his losses. He was in New York in December last on business and was optimistic about Cuba and its future. He urged his friends to flee from the chilling blasts of the north to this Edenland. He said that Flagger's $40,000,000 bridge across the sea was proof of a movement to make Cuba the playground of the world's rich; that land values in Cuba would increase faster than in New York city. Mr. Nelson talked interestingly of this beautiful isle of the sea and expressed the opinion that when American Negroes came to know of the splendid opportunities which here await them they will begin to take a more lively interest in the opportunities which it offers to the farmer, the mechanic and skilled laborers with a little money to invest. After fourteen years of talking, writing and lecturing he said he was not surprised to find that every paper in Cuba is now discussing his plan, backed by millionaires, to bring from the south 10,000 Negro farmers who have money and place them in Cuba. Some of these newspapers are edited by southern white men, left over after the conquest of Spain by the United States, who perhaps naturally do not want to see the Negroes of the south enjoy better industrial opportunities than they now have. The Havana Telegraph, edited by a fair minded gentleman, in an editorial column and a half long takes an optimistic view of the proposed plan to place 10,000 Negro farmers from the south, who want to improve their condition politically and financially. It says: "Although we have lived in Cuba for more than a dozen years, we have never seen displayed blacker ingratitude than that shown during the last week by the organs of Cuban public opinion to the American Negro who played so large a part in winning Cuba's freedom. "Did American Negroes of the Ninth and Tenth United States cavalry and those of the Twenty-fourth infantry prove themselves inferior in the fighting about Santiago to the Cuban Negroes making up the army of Calixto Garcia? Was there ever as brave a deed done by Cuban Negroes as that of the American Negroes of the Twenty-fourth United States infantry who volunteered to do guard duty at the yellow fever hospital? And has any one a better right to come to Cuba than have the beethroon of those Negroes who fought so well in Cuba's cause?" Any American farmer who desires to migrate to Cuba and who has the means to do so and to support himself while getting established has as much right to change his residence as any American white man and as many American white men and doing constantly. A sugar plantation in Cuba will last ten years without replanting. There is fine pasture here and every variety of tropical fruits, with many species unknown to Americans. The climate conditions are ideal. Elendan it is as Mr. Nelson calls it, and he years for more American Negroes of the right stamp and class to locate in Cuba and grow up with the country. The plan is feasible and practical and offers a partial solution of the Negro problem in the United States. Prejudiced Americans who have come to Cuba to make their fortunes naturally do not want to see American Negroes here for objection reasons. Mr. Nelson will furnish any information desired by colored men in the United States who may be thinking of Cuba as a field for profitable labor. PITTSBURG PA., MARCH 9, 1912. MINISTER DISCOVERS BRAND NEW REMEDY Church Difficulties of This Ohio Divine Settled With An Ax. Bellefontaine, O.-With an ax. Rev. W. T. Watson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Urbana, broke into the church when he sound that the official board had placed a new look on the door to keep him out. He says he will exercise his prerogative and suspend the board of deacons and reorganize the official board of the church. STEUBENVILLE MOTHER SMOTHERS HER BABE Steubenville, O.—Although Flora Christian, a young colored woman of Smithfield, this county, is under arrest charged with killing her new-born babe today, much sympathy is felt for the woman because of her candid reason for putting the infant out of the way. After the child was born it suddenly disappeared and when questioned, the mother is said to have admitted she had smothered the baby because she did not want it to have as hard a time getting a living as she had. She said: "Victuals are getting dear a.1 the time, and I was afraid the poor thing might starve." SAYS HE WILL RESIGN IF LEWIS IS BARRED SAYS HE WILL RESIGN IF LEWIS IS BARRED Washington. — Attorney General Wickersham said today that he would resign from the American Bar association if that organization sustained the action of its executive committee in ousting William H. Lewis, a Negro, and an assistant attorney general from membership. The attorney general declared that he was not fighting for the admission of a Negro to the organization, but was wasting against the idea that the American Bar association could do a thing which he believes illegal. EVANGELIST ROBINSON TO GET THE BOUNCE Bellefontaine, O.—A petition asking the Bishop to remove Rev. J. G. Robinson as pastor of Grace African Methodist Episcopal church is being circulated. Rev Robinson came home last night to preach to his congregation and took occasion to endorse Roosevelt for President, saying, "With all that the Negro may have had against Theodore Roosevelt in the past, he today is the greatest friend of the common people." It will be recollected that Rev. Robinson has been conducting a series of highly successful evangelical meetings in Pittsburgh and winning many to the Christian life. The above incident will very likely be taken by his friends in Pitcheshur as proof of the Biblical saying to the effect that "a prophet is not without honor," etc. WOMAN'S HEAD CUT OFF; BURNED WITH BABIES WOMAN'S HEAD CUT OFF; BURNED WITH BABIES "Alberta Perdue and her two children came to their death by being burned to death in their home in Grove City by a parry or parties unlawful. There was also evidence of Mrs. Perdue's being, murdered, her head being severed from the body." This is the opinion of the coroner's jury that heard the testimony submitted when they acted on evidence submitted from the terrible tragedy which occurred on Thursday, February 15, at 6:30 a.m. to Mrs. Alberta Perdue and her two baby sons, Samuel Emery, aged three years, and Wendel, aged nine months, at their home. Mrs. Perdue and her babes were laid to rest on Monday, February 19, in Franklin cemetery. No trace has been found of the perpetrators of the suspected crime, nor has any motive been discovered. Mrs. Perdue was a young woman, aged 23 years, well known and well liked by all. Needless to state, her husband, family and many friends are grieved at her untimely death. There will be an unusual meeting Sunday afternoon, March 10, at Trinity Congregational church. Center ave. nue. a. o. clock to listen to Mrs. Idia Porter Bower, field secretary of Penn. Alabama state association. This address is under the auspices of Negro Women's Equal Peace League. A musical program will be conferred. Mrs. Bower is one of the most prominent speakers of the state. No one should use this opportunity to hear the question airily and squarely presented. The committee of ar- ting men's are Mrs. J. W. Wilfred Holmes, Mrs. K. A. Brown Mrs. Reeon Allridge and Mrs. L. J. president. Mrs. L. T. Temple secretary. 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. ADVANCE OF THE MASONIC ORDER IS NOTEWORTHY By Paying All Claims Promptly, Order Has Won the People's Confidence N. CAROLINA GREAT CENTER Story of Colonel James H. Young's Work as Secretary of the Endowment Department and Amount Paid to the Beneficiaries of Deceased Members During His Administration. By GEORGE F. KING. Raleigh, N. C.—The remarkable progress that the Afro-American folk are making in this state is largely due to their ability to co-operate along lines conducive to a growth that tends for the race's best interest. This fact is strikingly evidenced in fraternal circles. The Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina is one of the most progressive and intelligent bodies in the country. It is composed of the material element of the race is the state, and its tenets are such as have placed it upon so high a standard that COLONEL JAMES H. YOUNG. it is conceded by the officials of the state that it is a concrete ideal for other fraternal organizations. Bankers, farmers, professional men, educators and business men and other citizens who contribute substantially to civilization compose the rank and file of this powerful society; hence the spirit of abnegation of self for higher usefulness which takes this organization out of the category of the ordinary secret order. The endowment department of this fraternity is one of the features that show the Negro's ability to manage large affairs judiciously. The man who handled his forces wisely and brought prestige to the organization and race is Colonel James H. Young, grand secretary of the endowment department. He is possessed of such sterling qualities that he is regarded by both races in the south as an exceptional man. Colonel Young is a "real" colonel. He gained national distinction early in life and especially as colonel of the Third North Carolina volunteer infantry during the Spanish-American war. Colonel Young and a number of the leading men of the fraternity previous to 1902, at which time the endowment department was established, had been carefully considering plans that would place the organization upon a basis that would protect the beneficiaries of the deceased members of the craft. They appreciated the fact that large salaries and other heavy expenses if connected with the office would incumber the movement and the growth that was justifiable, so this effort was begun upon a comprehensive basis. Colonel Young has served his state in various capacities. As one of its most conservative and able legislators he has held for years and is still holding an important office in the internal revenue department of the government in this city and has put into his work for the craft those energies that have made him one of the leading public men of the race in the south. This department of the order has steadily grown under the management of the colonel. It has paid in death claims over $175,000. These claims have not held up and the beneficiaries derived of their claims for an indictable period, but they were paid as fast as they became due and without complaint or litigation. In religious movements Colonel Young leads the laby of the state. He is identified with every undemonstrational movement in North Carolina that is for the religious and general uprift of the race. He is president of the North Carolina undemonstrational Sunday school convention. He is one of the officials of the National Religious Training school in Durham. At a recent meeting of the advisory board of this noted institution, Judge Jeter C. Pritchard of the United States circuit court presiding, he subscribed a large amount to the endowment fund of the school and was followed by other prominent white and Afro-Americans attending the meeting. One can readily see why the Masons in North Carolina are doing such remarkable work for the race. WHITE WOMAN SCORES VILE RACE PREJUDICE WHITE JUDGE IS TRAVELING FOR NEGRO SCHOOLS P. C. Pridhard of Ashville, N. C., Working For National Religious School Springfield, Mass.,—Judge Peter C. Pritchard of Asheville, N. C., who was United States senator for eight years; for a number of years served as assistant Supreme court judge of the District of Columbia and was later appointed by President Roosevelt United States circuit judge for the Fourth judicial district, is making a tour of this section of the country in the interest of the National Religious Training school, Durham. He does not confine himself to speaking about the school, but also emphasizes the economic and conditions in the south and especially his state. After speaking about the enobling scope of the school and the effective plans that have made the chauantaq and summer school a potent force for good and showing the need of the great conference of negro ministers to be held at this institution for one week beginning July 6, 1912, the entertainment being free of charge, he in part said: "The American people by no means appreciate the importance of the conservation of manhood. After the Civil war we in the south were in a very bad condition. We had lost everything and had almost lost our ambition. The more earnest among us, though, went to work immediately to build up conditions, and we have succeeded in bettering the country remarkably. Right here I want to correct false impression that seems to be very widespread in all section of the country. The whites and the colored people in North Carolina are far from being at sword's points. On the contrary, I feel safe in saying that there is as good a feeling between races in North Carolina as in any state in the Union. "There is more racial prejudice in the north than in the south, and this can be attributed largely to the fact many of the negroes who come north are ignorant adventurers who think that they can better themselves in (Continued on Page Eight.) BEN AVON LODGE OF FICER HELD FOR COURT William P. Johnson, colored of Spruce Run, Ben Avon, treasurer of a secret society, was held for court yesterday by Alderman Samuel Abernathy. He was arrested Wednesday by Constable Martin Maloy, on a charge performed by George F. Crampton, secretary of the lodge. At the hearing, Johnson refused to testify. Crampton said that Johnson had been treasurer of the lodge since September, 1910, and that since that time he had deposited only $5 in the Bellevue bank, where the lodge deposits its funds. The sum of $170.07 additional, which should have been deposited there, he testified, was appropriated by the treasurer to his own use. Johnson was committed to jail in default of $500 ball. 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 denied politically, for the very plain reason, we are of no value. It is utter folly to boast of a Negro population of 16,000 when we have only about 9,600 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 and the services; it is the votes, nothing less. Get registered now. FIVE CENTS A COPY Detroit Missionary Gives Vivid Account of the Inhuman Southern Customs. Detroit, Mich.-Mrs. F. M. Hetherington of this city relates the following story of her experience on her first trip south: Being a white woman of the north to the extent that I was never south until recently, my business required my presence in the little town of Cuddo, in southern Oklahoma. I was greatly surprised at many things. In the first place, after leaving Kansas City en route I noticed classification of color began and continued. Being much interested in both home and foreign mission work, I became very observant and began investigating conditions along racial lines. Later as we reached McAlester and got off for breakfast I was attracted by a fine stone structure. Upon investigating I was informed that it was the state prison, where there were 1,170 prisoners, half white, the remaining half Negro and Mexican. When the train moved out I became engaged in conversation with a lady who was seated with me and lived in Durant, Okla. She related a recent incident that had happened in Durant, an outrage committed upon a white woman and the lynching of a colored man. This aroused the bolling blood of southern prejudice. Some white men, commonly called Night Riders, placed a bomb under a Negro's house, and while waiting in eager delight to see the explosion of the house occupied by a family of Negroes the Negro himself came out and shot the white man on his horse. The law protected the Negro in saving his own life and property, so again the whites were enraged and proceeded to banish all the Negroes from both Durant and Cadde. This was in September, 1911. The cotton was ready for picking, but while some of the white people of Caddo tried to protect the Negroes whom they had employed in their fields shots were continually fired among them while at work, and they were compelled to go, leaving some of their crops as they stood or accepting such a paltry sum as might be offered them, a mere pittance for their season's work. Business was dull with the merchants whom I called upon. The reason for this was attributed to the fact that a fit of race prejudice had arisen and the Negroes, numbering 300 in a town of 1,200 inhabitants, were banished — in southern phraseology, "they had driven all the old niggers off" — consequently there was no one to pick the cotton. This was keenly felt by the merchants, hotel keepers and housewives. No business for the merchants, no help for the hotels, and housewives were obliged to do their own work. Boys in knee pants waited upon the tables in hotels, and we waited upon ourselves most of the time. Remember, this was chiefly done by the illiterate white people. I was criticised for calling the black people "Negroes." The people said to me: "Don't be so polite. They are simply old niggers here in the south. You can call them 'Negroes' in the north, where you consider them on an equal with the white people." I meditated on these conditions when it affected the town commercially, which I was interested in, and concluded that the Negro must be a necessity, and the report went into the firm I represented "that the Negroes had been banked and no one to pick the cotton" was the cause of business being partially suspended. A boy of sixteen asked me if the "niggers" went to school with the whites in the north. When hearing that they did he became rebellious, but was somewhat convinced of the erroneousness of it, when I asked him if he did not sleep with his old black mammy and love to do it and he slept with her in a bed he could surely live in a schoolroom with two or three black children or exist outside in a playing ground. A traveler whom I was seated with going to Duncan, Oka, spoke of a Negro lawyer in Oklahoma City as being the "whitest" man in principles they had to deal with in their business or profession. Later at Comanche, Oka, a man came into the store where I was to purchase clothing for his children. He declared most emphatically that he was either going to move where colored people were permitted to live so he could get help or he would be compelled to break up his home, as he had an invalid wife and was compelled to go home from business to do housework. Going from Chickasha to Hobart, Oka, I observed that, while there was the most rigid classification of color existing everywhere—separate car, waiting rooms, toilet rooms for Negroes—dilhy, repulsive, half civilized Indians in savage garb came on the train at every station and were seated in coaches with the white people. I pointed this out to others on the train. Some of them admitted they would much prefer to be seated with a clean Negro than with an Indian. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE GOURIER. ELIZABETH. (By Elizabeth F. Scott.) Rev. C. E. Wheeler will hold his quarterly meeting at Ciaison on March 17. The Welling Workers club will hold a concert at the A. M. E. church on Monday evening, March 11, 1912. The Little Busy Bee club will meet at the home of Mrs. Belle Greene this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. H. R. Batch will represent the Advance lodge at the reception given O. H. Feldman, O. of Old Fellows of McKeeport in honor of G. M. J. P. Hayden. Of the Advance lodge will hold a social at their hall on March 18, 1912. Mrs. Anna Rosemond visited her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Batch last week. T. E. H. Green was a Pittsburgh visitor on last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith and son McKeeport spent last Sabbath at Wewksley. The following was clipped from a New Castle paper: Mrs. Kelly Profit entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. Julia Fitzhuhe of West Falls street, when she honored her sister, Mrs. Margaret Parker of West Elizabeth, Pa. About fifteen were in attendance and a delicious dessert was served. The evening was the tendering of the guest a linen shower which brought a great surprise. Mrs. Parker feels very grateful to her friends in New Castle for their useful gifts and for the many pleasures shown her during her visit here. Brownsville, Pa. (By Alice Hilton.) Mrs. A. S. Lomax and Mrs. Mary E. Drew were business callers at Unionnond last week and while there attended the Davis Mills meeting. Miss Dorothy Ankrum of Coal Center, was the over Sunday guest of Mattie Florence. I. L. Drew was called to his home in Ronoakea, Va., by the death of his father. We are glad to hear that Prof. Chas. M. Florence of Grafton, W. Va., who has been confined to his bed for sometime with quinns, is able to be at his school again. The loop year reception given by the Good Samaritans at Odd-Fellows hall was well attended. A very nice program as served and an inter-address was made by Rev. H. I. Starks of Uniontown. Music was furnished by the S. B. band. Harry Robinson and Mrs. Louise Davis are on the sick list. Miss Anna Manning gave a birthday surprise party in honor of her sister, Miss Nannie last Saturday. The evening was pleasantly spent in games. Covers were laid for twenty-six. The Violet Art club was entertained last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Maud Striblin. A pleasant afternoon was spent after which a dainty room was served. Next Sunday Rev. M. A. Dyer will begin a series of sermons at 11:45. The object, will be to teach the prayer meeting and, Bible school, is growing. George and Aaron Hackett attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Ellen Carter at Monongahela City last Tuesday. MONESSEN, PA. MONESSEN, PA. (By Julius Smith) Rev. S. A. Smith of Sewickley, was visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mansfield the past week. Mrs. Louise Cheatham of Grant avenue, was in Monongahela the past week on business. At the Mt. Olive Baptist church on every Monday during the Teacher's Training and Bible Study class will be meeting and the pastor will have charge. Young men and women are especially invited. As a result of the public installation on officers which took place in Charleston during the past week, the Magic City Lodge K. P. No. 53 has received seven applications for membership. Rev. H. S. Thomas preached to two good size congregations at Wayman church last Sunday. On February 26, 1912, the Allen Christian Endeavor League of the Valuam. Chapel A. M. E. church elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Hoe Jackson; vice president, Mrs. R. G. Garnes; secretary, Miss Mabel Phillips; assistant secretary, Mattie Scales; treasurer, Miss Naomi Roes; organist, Master Eddie Carter; assistant organist, Mrs. D. R. Scott; reported R. G. Garnes; chister, D. R. Scott; librarians, Master William Scales and Master Harold Ligatow. Mrs. Minnie Jackson of Grant avenue, took six o'clock tea at the home of Mrs. H. W. Peerman of Summit avenue, recently. Mrs. Stella Jackson spent Sunday evening in Charleroi. The Mount Olive Baptist church was well attended on Sunday, being communion Sunday. Three recesses the right hand of three Mrs. Minnie Jackson, James Burke and Robert Payne. The visitors present were Rev. L. C. Garland of Monongahela and Rev. C. H. McPhail Mrs. Amanda Stamper, Mrs. Lottie Porter and Mrs. Henry Jones are on the board. Mrs. Charles Franklin was visiting in Pittsburgh the past week. SCRANTON, PA. (By Frederick E. Smith) Services at Bethel A. M. E. church were most interesting last Sunday. The pastor, Geo. T. Smith, preached two powerful sermons morning and evening, to lage and appreciative audiences. At the close of the evening sermon Prof. Alexander representing the National Religious Training Good Shepard, took up Rev. James G. Shepard in principal, arose and announced a lecture to be delivered by himself at Bethel church on Monday night and spoke in the highest terms of the Rev. G. T. Smith. An announcement of a concert by Coontown Glee club, on the 14th of March, was halled with delight by all present. Mr. Alexander Patterson in the head of the church, Sunday the 17th, will be given over to the Young Womens Industrial association who will conduct the services the entire day. Mrs. G. W. Brown is the efficient matron of this department. The revival just closed was a great upift to the church as well as the means of bringing nine precious souls to Christ. Rev. H. L. Hughes of Pitton, Isle of Wight, served the institution, Browne J. W. Walker, who has been ill for a long time last away on the 5th, and was buried on Sunday from the church of which he had been a member for many years, as well as local preacher. The Odd Fellows turned out in great numbers. The forces of Bethel are lining up for active work on the institutional institution and every club in number, are clamoring for dates to give entertainments to raise money for the building fund. Everybody is up and at it, and they bid fair to eclipse all previous records in the great work set in motion by the pastor, Rev. G. T. Smith. The Shining Star club is preparing for an up-to-date event, Mrs. and Mrs. Crump entertained Prof. Alexander at tea Sunday evening. Williamsport, Pa. Sunday was a glorious day at Beehal. The regular monthly general class was held and sacrament was administered both morning and evening. At 7 o'clock in the evening the broomroom meeting was held with the following officers: President, John W. Fairax, Jr.; Vice president, Harry Andrews, treasurer, James Willis; secretary, Albert Dockins. The following officers were elected at the meeting of the Mothers association, last week: President, Mrs. Mary T. Russell; president, Mrs. C. Willis; secretary, Elizabeth Cross. After the meeting light refreshments were served by Mrs. Willis. Mrs. G. W. has recovered sufficiently to be brought home from the hospital to her home. The Ugly club is making great preparations for a entertainment to be held in the near future. Isabel White is on the slick list. Mrs. Charlotte Goings of South Side, who was taken ill in church Sunday night, is confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hunter gave a grand surprise March 1. Services last Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist church were especially interesting all day. Congregations larger, Pastor Rev. R. R. Reed, reached out and evening. The church is thoroughly organized and doing excellent work. At the Sunday school meet held at the Y. M. C. A. on Monday evening Ebenezer school won the shield given on the Y. M. C. A. to the school gaining the highest number of polites. Rev Dr. A. Chishon is booked under Ebenezer on the 28th last under the auspices of the Young Men's Catacolical club. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hunter gave a grand surprise on March 1, in honor of the birthday of their son, Fredrick, the fine lunch at the press conference Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. William Fairfax, Mrs. Twella Mason, Mrs. Fredrick Barton, Mrs. Sarah Nash, Missie Edith Huntur, Lulu Burly, Ela Lyons, Helen Sanders Ruth Gings, Mr. Fredrick and Ruth Gings, Mr. Fredrick and Ordie Sanders, Joseph Ghans, Franklin Butler of Pittsburgh and Fredrick Ocard. Monongahela By Helen I. Batch.) The Hallie I. Brown club met at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Jackson of Railroad street, last week. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school is preparing for Easter services. Mrs. Joseph Simmons and daughter Miss Alverda, were callers at the home of Mrs. Mahar of Donora, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Randolph were guests of Miss Mayre Jefferson on Sunday. They attended Sunday evening services at the church. Mrs. Alvyne Viverett and her daughter, Miss Cignona, arrived in Monongahela last Sunday evening to spend a few weeks with Mrs. Viverett's parents, mrs. and Mrs. S. A. Batch. Sunday morning at her home in Forward township, occurred the death of Mrs. Ellen Smith, widow of the late Samuel Smith. Her death was due to a complication of diseases and advanced age. The deceased was 69 years of age and is survived by one stepson, George Smith, her husband, Samuel Smith, died a number of years ago. The funeral services will held on Tuesday and afternoon from the late home and interment will be made in the Monongabela cemetery. Porter Simmons and his daughter, Miss Lella, were callers at the home of Mrs. Edward Bailey of Pittsburgh, Sunday. They visited the Loendi club. Miss Anna Goggin and Marshall Swapson of Donora, were Sunday visitors here. Mrs. A. J. Hilton entertained Mr. and Mrs. D. A. A. McPherson and her brother, Austin Ormer. Percie Law, Rotand Dennis, James Wilson and Robt. Law of Donora, were callers here last Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Viverett returned home last week after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pangburn of Elizabeth. Mrs. L. J. McPherson and Mrs. D. W. Griffy were visitors with Mrs. Clem Hall of Homestead last Friday. Oscar McGrudder was a business caller in Pittsburgh on Monday and Tuesday. Everybody who reads magazines bays newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to speak the people of this community. OIL CITY, PA. OIL CITY, PA. (By Valera C. Johnson) Sunday was rally day, which marked the last effort in raising funds to meet the expenses of the church repairs. Rev. Payne preached a splendid sermon in the morning. The Missionary society held its monthly meeting in the afternoon and the program, which was in charge of No. 4, was much appreciated. In the evening the services were conducted by Sister Storm Pittsburg, who is present in the revival effort in Franklin. Her subject was "The glory of the latter house shall be greater than the former." The total amount raised during this campaign was $905. The solicitors, Rev. Payne, Messrs. Wesley Paul and Charles Jackson, are to be congratulated on their splendid work throughout the city and wish to thank all those who contributed in the rally on Sunday. Jack Chambers was a Pittsburg visitor last Sunday. Wesley Pilam E. Franklin of Pittsburg spent a day in the city and at the evening service rendered a beautiful solo, entitled 'Heard the Voice of Jesus Say.' The Five Byron Brothers, in a very refined musical act, played at the Orpheum and were highly appreciated. After their last performance, Wednesday evening, they were delightfully entertained at staged by the young men. Mrs. Andy Bolden and family spent a few days last week with Mrs. Joseph Rowlings of Titusville. Larry Lester was a visitor in Titusville Thursday. Miss Della Jackson was visiting friends in Franklin last week. Mrs. Fred Collins and children spent a few days last week with Mrs. Deyroth or Titusville. CONNELLSVILLE. Payne A. M. E. church was filled at the union mass meeting of M. Zion Baptist Sunday school and Payne A. M. E. Sunday school last Sunday afternoon. An excellent program was rendered under the direction of F. Johnson, president of the organization. The visiting ministers present at M. Zion Baptist church, and Rev E. Brooks Fuller. A very dainty luncheon was served at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Taggart last Sunday evening at 5:30 o'clock by Mesames Strange, Marilia and Polindexter. Covers were laid for 12. namely, Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Tipps, Rev. E. Brooks Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. R. W. Sunders and on Mrs. Cicael Neal, J. W. Strange and Rev. and Mrs. Taggart. Mount Zion Baptist The half hour devotional services were conducted by Sisters Mamie Simmie and Nanny Stout. At 11 a.m. by R.R. E.D. Ephesus preached. A. Brooks Fuller joined the Bible class of young men. After study hour the school, in full body, formed a line and visited the union mass meeting at Payne A. M. E. Sunday school. We are pleased to see the united effort of these superintendents to train our children to assist each other. The B. Y. P. U. was conducted by Brother William Johnson. The pastor preached again at 8 p.m. from Acts 2:23; subject, A Manifestation of the Grace of God." The ladies' Church Aid society held a grand meeting at the home of Mrs. Minnie Jackson Friday afternoon. The Pulpit, Parsonage and Progressive club is successfully led by Mrs. A. C. Walker. The Elite Embroidery club held its regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. M. J. Epps. After a business hour a luncheon was served by the George Pope of Uniontown was calling on Mrs. Mattie Pope Sunday. The missionary societies of Rocky Mountain Baptist church and Highland Baptist church met in joint session at the Mount Zion Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 9:30 o'clock. Mrs. Georgiannn Payza and children visiting her sister, Mrs. M. W. Bridges. Miss Lucy Washington is visiting her sister, Mrs. Duncan, of Uniontown, Pa. Mrs. R. D. Fint spent Thursday in Pittsburgh calling on Mrs. Sandy McNeal and other friends. Mrs. Bessie Baker and Miss Jessie Ferrese were visiting in Scottsdale, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Jones and son spent Sunday in Uniontown, Pa. with his parents. Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Bessie Baker and daughter, Miss Ethel, were visiting William Buchanan of Uniontown, Pa. Friday. William Campbell of Steubenville, Ohio, was the guest of Mrs. Bessie Baker last week. Mrs. T. J. Jefferson was tendered a pleasant surprise party at her home in honor of her birthday on Monday evening. The evening was spent in games, and at a late hour a delicious luncheon was served. And to see that Mayo Byd is able to be out after an illness of thirteen weeks. Terrell Duncan was a business caller for her Tuesday. West Newton, Pa. West Newton, Pa. ( Rx Mrs Elizabeth (size: ) ) By Mrs. Elizabeth Green. The Youngiophenb river which overflowing banks with ice and water came in to our church last Tuesday and by the persistent efforts of the pastor, Rev. Prazer and memorial men, Mrs. William Jordan and memorial men, Mrs. Wiles and son, Harry, moved (ppm their West Side home, caused by the ice and water which leaves it very damp for occupancy). Mrs. Lock wood is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mary Jordan, and Mrs. William Hill and little daughter Blanche and Mrs. Mary West of McKeesport, were Sunday visitors at the home of their father, Alfred Hill Clyde Ross and Howard Bowman of Pricedale, worship at St. Paul Sunday evening. Walter Singleton of East End, Pittsburgh, was visiting his cousin, W. L. Green. Are You in Arrears on your administration? You know WE NEED THE MONEY THE COURIER. BUTLER, PA. BUTLER, PA. --- Mrs. Harvey Robinson has returned to his home after spending some time in Pittsburgh. Pa. Mrs. Minnie Campoil was a week-end visitor in Elwood City, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Arnold have changed their residence from 111 West Wayne street to 226 South Bluff street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lowe entertained quite a number of friends at their home on Negley avenue on Tuesday the event gave him honor of the first birthday of Mr. William Wynn. Among the out-of-town guests present were Mrs. J. C. White and Miss Josephine White of Parker. Pa. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hill entertained last Wednesday evening at their home on Bluff street. Miss Jean Waters, Miss Georgia Waters, Miss Josephine White, Messrs. Raymond Baker and Earnest. Brown. A delightful time was reported by Mrs. Sid Barbunch was served. Mrs. Sid Barbunch has returned home after spending one hour visiting in Pittsburgh. Robert McCurdy, one of our torsional artists, spent Sunday visiting Ms. parents, Mr. and Mrs. McCurdy, Shannon avenue, Washington, Pa. Frank Johnston has returned from Pittsburgh and is now working at the Hotel Nixon. Mrs. Dora Leckridge has returned to her home street, after spending a pleasant time in Sharon, Pa. M. Marshall and sister, M. Waters, the entire family have last Sunday and the friends in honor of David and George Jones. Their birthdays being one of the first on the 3rd of March. All present enjoyed the event very highly. A sacred concert was held at the Sniper Baptist church on Sabbat evening. March 1, 1912. The program consisted of different sections of hymns rendered by the congregation and choir. Miss Guenn Lowe recited a well-known little recitation while she was enjoyed by all. Miss Lowe rendered a solo Musaustus Lowe recited "The Minister's Daughter." A solo "Never My God to Tree," was rendered by Hudson Dade, the choirister of the choir. Master Harold Mills read from Cor. 13th chap. Short addresses were given by Charles Banks, Arthur Lewis and Rev. D. B. Dade. The Rev. Dade's subject was "United We Stand Divided We Fall." Miss Lilian Hill had a reading of our best torsional artists, has made improvements to his barber shop on South Main street. A birthday surprise party was given to Mrs. S. Liggens at her home on Mullberry street, on her sixty-second birthday. Covers were laid for fifteen. All present had a delightful time. Mrs. Sarah Barnhart is on the sock list. SCOTTDALE PA SCOTTDALE PA (By Blanche Moore) Rev. T. Moore and daughter, Miss Marianne T. M. Pleasant, Pa., on Monday attending the funeral of Willis Coles. Rev. J. T. Moore officiated. The Missionary mass meeting was held in the A. M. E. Zion church on Tuesday and was quite a success. Quite a number of the presidents of the different missionary societies of the white churches made bery interesting remarks. Those out-of town were Mrs. A. L. Anderson of Pittsburgh, president of Mrs. Johnstone of Johnstone, superintendent of Mrs. Jennie Doblin of Pittsburgh, president of the Young Woman's society; Mrs. Mollie King of M. Pleasant, Pa., a member of the church in the district sent delegates. The society presented Rev. D. P. Bradley, P. E., was the recipient of a sum of money. Mrs. Mary Johnson of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Carter of Connellville, Pa., were the guests of Mrs. P. Gaines for a day, the Mrs. and Mrs. Harper of Scotland, the Mrs. and Mrs. Harper of New Castle, the Mrs. and Mrs. Harper of the morning services of the Rocky Mt. baptist church on Sunday. Quite a number of the leap year society set at the Second Baptist church in Mt. Pa., on Thursday evening. Mrs. Lena Clarke of Johnstone, Pa., organized the Lena Clarke Federation of which Mrs. Nance Hillman is president and Mrs. Hickman, secretary and Mrs. Hill Sr., quite a number of whom were rev. J. P. Moore and daughter, Miss Blanche, were visiting in Uniontown, Pa., on Sunday. The Young People of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. have organized a social club and are preparing to have a banquet in the near future. The following officers were elected: Howard Jenkins of Scotdale, Pa.; president Bern Gorvice president; Blanche Lanier, secretary; Goldie the corresponding secretary; all of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. James Warmack has taken up work in Greensburg, Pa. The P. H. P. club No. 20, met at the home of the president, Miss Ashley Evans, on Saturday evening. All members were present. Games and music were the chief features after the session. The club is progressing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Evans of Uniontown, Pa., are meeting on Sunday. The Missing Circle of the Morning Star Baptist church met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wright on Broadway. After the meeting a most delicious lunch was served by the hosts. ERIE NOTES --- (By: Margaret J. Killner) Miss Florence Douglas is quite ill in the Hamoe hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Jefferson of Kane, Pa. were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel White during the past week. Miss George Beanister of New York are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Russell. William Pannalin is still quite ill. James L. Harris, who has been in Canton, Ohio, has returned home. Miss Bertie Long of Messenon, Pa. who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Cooper, left the city last Friday for Sharon, Pa. Little Eleanor Peters is quite ill. We hope for her a speed recovery. Mrs. Florence Turner entertained elaborate the choir of St. M. E. church. B. P. Phillips and William Cain being the honor guest of delicious lunch, was served at a late hour. All spent an enjoyable evening. The Embroidery and Art club will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Alice Collins. Business of importance. Parker Szel departed from this life. Monday and was buried Thursday afternoon, from the chapel of the Soldiers' home, where he resided for a number of years. Mr. Suel had been in ill health for some time. He leaves a devoted wife, two sons, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. A masquerade party will be given a masquerade ball at Messrs. Carleton Franklin, Charles Lawrence and Robert Baxter. Invitations are to be issued soon. McKEESPORT --- At Bethlehem Baptist Sunday morning, Rev. J. W. Saunders delivered a touching discourse on the "Christian Hope." At 2 p.m. the women of Bethlehem club held a rally at which a neat sum was realized. Sev. Talatero of Philadelphia, delivered an excellent speech at 7:45 p.m. The Literary society will meet on Tuesday evening and there will be a backstage and school hours more beneficial than separate. The affirmative side will be discussed by Miss Katie Hermmons and BenJ. Duncan, the negative by Miss Iva Randolph and Carroll Lee. Sunday, March 10, is quarterly meeting at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Rev. Dr. Morris of Braddock, will preach at 3 p.m. and music will be furnished by the famous Corey Avenue. M. E. choir. At 7:45 p.m. m. Dr. A. M. Tree. p. preach. Reb. W. Rendell, the funeral service of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mm. Sims of Braddock on Saturday afternoon. He was accompanied to Braddock by his daughter, Miss M. Golden Young. On last Tuesday evening Mrs. L. V. Jones, superintendent of the North Pittsburgh district of the W. M. society gave a very interesting lecture at St. Paul A. M. E. church on the Missionary work. While in the city she was the manager and Miss the M. M. fargans of Pittsburgh, visited Mrs. L. Golden on Sunday, Mrs. David Taylor of Christy park, who has been quite sick is convalescent. Mrs. M. Bolar of Locust street, will entertain the Sewing circle on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mason, solicitor for the Resistance Mission, a home Rev. Saunders on Sunday, Mrs. L. Jones and Mrs. J. Pade enter, by the women on Wednesday by Mrs. Marshall in Jenny Lind street, Mrs. Joo. Lee was the guest of relatives in Pittsburgh for a few days this week. Mrs. Lida Kuhn and family departed for Franklin, Pa. on location, where they will reside in the future. Walter Geer of East End, Pittsburgh, arrived in the city some days ago to make his future home with his aunt, Mrs. A. C. Dohman. APOLLO, PA. Services at Baptist church were well attended and one person was received for membership. Sunday school convened at 2:30 p.m. with Superintendent Jackson and teachers at their post of duty and was addressed by Rev. Butler, pastor of A. M. E. church, Jackson and Prof. A. P. Coles were revived the prayers church. Our revival starts on the 10th inst. and we are looking for a spiritual feast. Mrs. Ada M. Tucker was a visitor to the Smoky City. She reports a lovely time, Mesdames Parks and Robinson and Prof. A. P. Coles were visitors to the Allegheny hospital and reports Mrs. Hayden improving after another operation. Rev. Mosson was in the city on business and visited his mother. Mrs. Carter of Morgan street. Mrs. M. Jackson was in our midst on Sunday after a brief illness. Clever Enter of Vandergrift, made a business trip to Pittsburgh last week. William Coles was in Pittsburgh last week. Mrs. Lottie Sutherland is spending a day in Greenbush parks. Rev. B. Patterson preached an interesting sermon in the A. M. Ezion church last Sunday morning and evening. Rev. and Mrs. Butler spent a pleasant Sunday afternoon at the home of the agent. Thomas Watson is visiting his mother in Lewiston, Pa. Mrs. Ella Matthews of New Eagle, Pa., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Patterson. Watson is entertained quite a number of their friends at their home on Saturday evening. The out-of-town guest was Frank Dick of Vandergrift. The boys of Apollo are frequent callers in North Vandergrift. Wonder what the attraction? WAYNESBURG (By Mary H. Worwman.) Miss Lizzie Workman was baptized and also taken in the church as a full member of Sunday. Mrs. Louise pervision is much improved at this writing. Miss Paline Bruce is able to be out after a week of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beckwith of Bentleyville. Pa. is visiting the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris street. The Pancy work is full. I entertained this year by Mrs. John Costen. Leap year social in independent hall on Wednesday evening. CHARLEROI CHARLEROI (By Mabe, J Webster.) T. J. Wooard of Connellsville, was a Carliner caller on Sabbath. Samuel Smith of California was in the city on Sunday, Howard Kelley of 187 West Ely street, Alliance, O., was visiting his sister, Mrs. S. A. Webster over Sunday. Jacob F. Webster his nephew, returned home with him an extended visit in May. S. Brown attended his sister in attending the sister in Marietta, Pa. Rev. L. V. Jones, Rev. G. W. Webster, Marn. Garnet Johnson, Beau H. Lee, and Mabel J. Webster attended quarterly meeting at Donora on Sabbatt. The Misses Sarah and Mattle John called on Miss Mabel E. Wonzer recently. Mrs. Rose Harden and Tazqlar were called on Miss Tazqlar forget Girl's Miss March. Allen Griffy and Miss Middred Burrell worshiped here on Sunday. J. W. Bolling, R. H. Hawkins and A. L. Bolling called recently on Mrs. and Mrs. Daniel Johns. Mrs. Mahala Hall of Alexander, Va. is visiting her son, Chas. Wonzer, Nathan Goff was a Elizabthra caller. Sunday. Dale and Jacqueline Moore are in Irwin and Greenbury. Juetta Bryans was visiting her parents last week. Miss Ellen Johnson is not much improved. Mrs. L. V. Jones in on her missionary work. Chas. Hilton is very low. CORAOPOLIS A. W. Winston was called to Comorn, Va., last week by the serious illness of his brother, who passed away a few hours after his arrival. Mrs. E. V. Bucy of Sharon, Pa., was a Sunday visitor at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Crockett. Mrs. O. J. Douglas is on the sick list. Rev. C. E. Ball took a goodly crowd with him to Sewickley on Sunday to the dedication of the new St. Matthew's church. Mrs. Belle Bowman Johnson and little daughter Margaret of Cleveland, were called home to the funeral of the former's brother. Johnson will remain with her mother the rest of the winter. Edna, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed, is threatened with pneumonia. George Barbson of South Sharon, was visiting friends in town on Sunday. Wm. Winston of Chicago, en route to Virginia, stopped in town a few hours on Friday to see relatives. Michael and Rush Bowman of Saginaw, Mich., arrived in town on Thursday. Thos. Gordon left yesterday for St Albans, W. Va., to visit parents and friends. Little Leonard Ginn is 12 with tonsilitis. ALTOONA PA ALTOONA PA (By Gertrude M. Dawson.) Sixteenth Street A. M. E. Church. On Sunday Presiding Elder Askew was present and preached a very interesting and inspiring sermon. It was Missionary Sunday. Very interesting talks were given by D. H. W. Keith, superintendent, Dr. Askew and Rev. Burnett. Dr. Askew preached to a full house. Sick L. C. Taylor continues to improve. The three little sons of Mrs. Carrie Ormes, who have been quite sick, suffering with measles, are convalescent. Mrs. May Ukkeld has been very sick, but is slowly improving. Mrs. Charles Dawson was taken suddenly last Monday evening. She is slightly improved at this writing. Mrs. James Downing of Fourteenth avenue, has been bery sick. She has the best wishes of friends for a speedy recovery. Frank McGinity is again confined to his home with illnesses. G. H. Peck was quite indisposed all last week. He is suffering greatly with neuralgia in the head. Alma Hollinger, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Festus Hollinger, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is much improved and was able to go to school on Monday. Samuel Williams, porter in the Pullman services spent Tuesday in Huntington with his cousin, Mr. Marshall, who is in the hospital in that place, recovering from an accident sustained in the wreck of February 18. Mr. Williams also spent several days in this city circulating among old friends. He left on Wednesday for his home in Philadelphia. Mrs. S. B. Handy of Johnstown, is guest this week of her husband, S. B. Handy. Miss Regina B. Briscoe, a member of Carolina Jubilee Singers, spent a few days in the city with her parents, Mrs. Corena B. Moore, Mrs. Corena Taylor and Mrs. Anna Molson of Bellwood were visitors in the city on Friday. James Bolyar, who has been visiting for some months in New York state, arrived home and is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bolyar. Charles Long, Deputy of Grand Lodge of K. of P., was the guest of Johnstown lodge last Thursday night and was royally received. R. A. Hunter arrived from Pittsburgh on Monday to work for the Logan Valley R. R. He formerly had been a boss for the Tune Company some years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sheffl have opened up an up-to-date cafe on Sixteenth street between Tenth and Eleventh avenue. Rev. Buck was in the city last Tuesday to Harrisburg and Wellington, where he is engaged in writing a "Universal History." His work is to see all the business men of each city in order to collect material for this great history. Advertisements of business concerns are not published free.—(Manager.) Chambersburg Chambersburg (By Mary McGill.) The yearly bazaar of the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church opened on Monday evening and from the beginning it bids fair for success. The executive committee of the Concochague Island campmeeting met at the parsonage on Monday evening. The members are Rev J. C. Newman, D. D. Hagerstown, Md.; Rev W. J. P. Fisher, D. D. Winchester, Md.; Rev B. J. F. Lee, S. D. St. Burch, R. W. Paul, S. D. Cordar, D. D. Carlisle, S. D. W. Clinton, D. D. Chambersburg, P. All were present except Rev Lee and owing to a funeral he was detained. This campmeeting is the largest gathering of the Race in the state. Mrs. Mattie Norris paid a visit to her father, sister and friends at Hagerstown and she enjoyed the trip. There was quite an animated and eloquent debate at the State Normal at Shippinsburg, the week and our own townwomen, one of the coming grandparents as a part. Miss Edwin Uphur upheld her a part. Rev S. G. Dorce, D. D. was very much pleased after reading the valedictory of Rt. Rev Evans Tylee D. D. at the ministers meeting last Monday in Philadelphia. The leap year party which was to have been held at St. James' A. M. E. church on the 6th instit. has been chanced until the 10th. Rev J. T. Colbert, A. B. pastor of Hope Presbyterian church, visited Harrisburg and Sunset. There was a birthday party at the residence of Edith Johnson, B. M. Ward, A. M. exporter of Hope Presbyterian church, now pastor of the Presbyterian church at last week, looking the picture of health. He is progressing nicely in his new field. While here he is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cager. The Pittbury Courier is on file at Carnegie Institute Periodical Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW! SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1922 Parkside Hotel Automatonte-Underlie Rosemary Lafay' and Guestman's Dining Room, 26 Flames Hotel Sutton FRANK SUTTON, Prop. v. Bell Phone 522 Grant Cafe and Bar 518-520 Wyke Avenue Fitzburg, Pa. 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Mrs. Mary Broady, 40 Hulburt st, Akron, O. Miss Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st, Butler, Pa. Mrs. Kreba T. Tilghman, 116 Sbango n. st, New Castle, Pa. Martha Dickson, No. 48-Mill street, Greensburg, Pa. ATTENTION AGENTS We find by beingindent with some of our agents they are not setting their accounts promptly. Hereafter it will be necessary for all agents to settle weekly before we will send any more papers. We regret this action is necessary. By order, FITTSBURG COURIER PUR. CO. IEANNETTE (By Carroll H. Stevenson). Mrs. Ellen Thompson of Penn station, gave a leap year party on February 29, in honor of the fifteenth birthday of her daughter, Miss Lucy, entertaining eighteen guests. After a joyous evening spent in games, music and dancing a dainty luncheon was served and the company departed for home about midnight. Mrs. Mary Morrison, a spending a week to visit with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Stevenson of Gaaskill avenue, while her home in Greenburg, which was destroyed by fire, is being repaired. It is reported that two of Greensburg's bellies were "souting" in our town last Saturday. Now fellows. I suppose you are aware that this is still leap year. Nuf Ced. Miss Georgia Davis was a Smoky City visitor last week. The Honey Boy club of Irwin gave a dance in Lafayette hall on Tuesday, February 27, having a good crowd and a good time. Miss Bealey returned to her home in Pittsburgh after spending a few days with Miss Daly Swann. A baseball meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Ellen Thompson of Penn station and the Jeannette (colored) A. C. was organized, electing the following officers: Joseph J. Preston, manager; Thomas Dudley, captain; Carroll H. Stevenson, corresponding secretary; Harrison D. Johnson, assistant secretary and Chas A. treasurer, Jeannette A. C. could like to book with the following teams preferred, McKeesport, Homeetown, Unfortown, Connellsville, Scottsdale and Greensburg, or any other first-class colored team. Address C. H. Stevenson at 918 Gaillk avenue. Look out, Greenburg, you're it. Chas. Davis spent Sunday with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura B. Smith. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mra Keya.) Mr. Wren of Kentucky is visiting his friend, Capt. Furgeson, also from the Blue Grass State. Johnstown Lodge No. 21. Knights of Pythias, held their public installation on Thursday evening and nine officers installed. Deputy of Army of Ohio. After the program had been very nicely rendered a fine lunch was served. The menu consisted of chicken salad, tongue, ham, slaw, olives, pickles, coffee, hot rolls, butter, ice cream. The evening was enjoyed by many. Harry Spriggs of Tyrone, was visiting in the city week. He attended the dinner given at the Coachman and Porter's club. "Jasper's Troubles" is the title of a play that was given at the Mount Olive Baptist church on Monday evening, under the direction of the Young Men's Working class. David Stevens, barrione, was manager of sketch. After the program a chicken was served in the basement by the ladies in charge. The twenty-ninth anniversary of Lodge No. 242 Colored Odd Fellows was celebrated in the Coachman and Porter's club room last Wednesday evening. A fine program was rendered. R. W. Poole was master of ceremonies. The address of welcome by C. W. Cook, district supervisor S. Banks gave a brief history of the order. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. LAND OF RUBBER Valley of the Amazon Produces Best in the World. Industry, Now One of the Greatest, Practically Dates Back to 1823, Though Product First Came Here in 1800. The best rubber in the world comes from the valley of the Amazon, and is known as Parisso called after the city which is the principal gateway of export. This region is densely forested and intersected by a myriad of rivers. It has a soil of incomparable richness, is watered by never-falling rains and warmed by the equatorial sun. The first cost of crude rubber is about 75 cents a pound. By the time it reaches the world's markets it is worth about $2.50 a pound. In Brazil it is called "black gold." Then there are the lower grades of rubber. That which comes from the far east costs on the average about 25 cents a pound and sells for $1.75 a pound. Of late years a great deal of this low grade rubber has come from the guayule plant, a shrub which grows in the desert uplands of Mexico. Its thick bark contains about 10 per cent. of rubber. Certain German s and Americans after many experiments, have perfected machinery to extract this rubber gum, and have succeeded in adding about 22,000,000 pounds to the world's product of crude rubber. There are ten "rubber trusts" in the world. Five of them are in the United States, three in Germany, one in Russia and one in Italy. They represent allegations of some fifty of the rubber factories of the world. There are still about 450 that are not amalgamated. India rubber first came to the United States in 1800, but although a patient is recorded as early as 1813 for making an elastic varnish out of the strange new product, nothing seems to have come of it until 1823, when a Boston sea captain brought back with him from South America a pair of fantastically glided rubber boots. On his next voyage he returned with more, which he sold at 45 a pair. It On a Rubber Plantation. was not until Charles Goodyear discovered how to vulcanize rubber that the rubber industry amounted to anything. The impression that a visitor to a rubber goods factory carries away with him is one of a lot of rollers that seem to be doing nothing but tearing to pieces and rolling up into shape, over and over again, the rubber as it develops from its crude to its final composition. Some rollers are cold, some are hot; some are wet, some are dry; some fitted with calenders that impress a pattern on the finished sheets, and others seem little more than laundry machines. Crude rubber has to be cleaned. It is softened in boiling water for an hour or so and then run between two rolls, one of which revolves a little faster than the other. Over both of these there plays a steady stream of water. The rubber comes out in long, flat sheets and is carried into drying rooms, where the air is kept in constant motion by fans. Every bit of moisture must be removed, and this takes sometimes as much as two weeks. When throughly dried the rough sheets go to other machines, from which they emerge soft and smooth. After having been thoroughly rolled the rubber is compounded with various ingredients, litharge and whiting being the two commonest. Then it is sent under still other rollers and kneaded and worked together into a homogeneous mass. If the rubber is combined with a textile fabric the rubber and cotton cloth go through, another series of rollers, entering separately, but coming out as one. Wolves Startle Town Palmyra, Mo.—Armed men and snapping dogs pursued a large gray wolf through the streets the other day. After a long chase the animal was shot and killed by Louis Nelson, deputy game warden, where it stood at bay in front of a hedge row. The wolf was captured when it was a cub with six others, in the Salt river hills of Ralls county. County Assessor Milton Phillips took it home. When it grew older it killed all the cats on Phillips' farm. He then turned it over to a Palmyra resident. Yesterday the wolf broke its chain and ran out on the street. It was pursued to the open country. Nelson claimed the $5-bounty paid by the state for pelts. Protection for Fifth Avenue Protection for Fifth Avenue. New York—Pollice protection on fashionable Fifth avenue being inadequate, the Fifth Avenue association now has a nice little uniformed police force all its own to guard the thoroughfare. Must Stay Home at Night. Philadelphia.—Before Mrs. Mary Pope, 60, married twice and experienced, would sign her name to an application for a license to marry Robert Aspinall, 70, she made him promise to stay home at night. המשתמש המשתמש המשתמש "She Is Gone, Then?" Gasped the Boy. The R and the M WITH DELAT By C SYNOPSIS. The RING and the MAN WITH SOME INCIDENTAL DELATION TO THE WOMAN By CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY ILLUSTRATIONS BY DEARBORN MELVILL COPYRIGHT 1904 BY HOPKINS, FIND A COMPANY A foolish young tenderfoot, becomes fascinated with the bold, artful wife of a drunken prospector in a western mining town. They prepare to elope in a blinding blizzard but are confronted by the maudlin husband. He is shot* by the wife, but the chivalrous boy pnis a note to the body taking the crime upon himself. PROLOGUE—Continued. The Storm Without- The wman's first thought when she stepped/outside the door was that at all hazards they must go back. The wind almost swept her away; only the steadying grasp of the boy, better prepared than she for the attack of the storm, enabled her to keep her feet. Yet the presence of that ghastly thing on the floor which was affecting even her iron nerve, prevented their return. Whatever happened they must go on! The door of that shelter was closed to them forever by the dead of dying tenant. She realized however, that their chances of escaping freezing to death in this mad endeavor were so small as to be practically none. Well, fate had forced her into this position. She would follow the path she had chosen, whatever might be at the end of the way. Speech was well nigh impossible. The boy staggered on past the window, and she followed until the lee of the house was reached. Between a great drift and the wall, in a little open space the horses were tied. The boy was a natural horseman. He had picked out the best two broncos in the camp. If any animals could take them to safety, these could. Not yet chilled by the fierce cold, they untied the shivering, reluctant, terrified horses from the wooden pins driven into the chinks between the log walls of the house to which they had been hitched, mounted them, and threading their way round the drift started southward on their awful ride. They left death behind them—and lo! death loomed before and on either hand. Except where the storm was broken by houses, drifts had not yet formed. The wind was too terrific; it swept the level prairie clean. But away from the shelter of the house they got the full force of it. Although they were thickly clad in wool and fur, the pressure of the storm drove their garments against their bodies, and soon filled them with icy cold. There was no help fqr it, no relief from it. They had to bear it. They could only bend their backs to it and keep on, trusting to the endurance of their horses. The woman judged that it had been about one in the morning when they had started. The Overland Limited ran through the station at three. No horses that lived could have made that 15 miles in two hours under those conditions. It was more than probable, however, that the limited would be greatly delayed by the storm, and if they kept going steadily they would be likely to catch it. At any rate, when they reached the station, they would find food, fire and shelter. If their horses did not give out, if they were not turned adrift on foot in the storm and snow, and left to plod on until they fell and slept, and froze, and died, they would perhaps get away. More experienced than the boy, all these possibilities were present to her. She did not pray, she could ask nothing of God; but she went warily and carefully, helping the horse where she could. As for her companion, he did not give these matters very much consideration. He kept going toward the south to the railroad station because that was the only thing to be done. Another, however, rode with him, if not with her, before his eyes was ING IAN SOME INCIDENTAL RISON TO THE WOMAN YBUS TOWNSEND BRADY INSTITUTIONS BY DEARBOURN MELVILL COPYRIGHT 1899 BY MAPLE, TARD & COMPANY ever present that gory, grizzly spectacle of a human form, the red blood swelling from its breast, redder still from the white snow with which he was surrounded. That awful figure beckoned him on. He was younger, finer, better, than she. He was more fool than knave; she was all knave. Her thoughts went forward to what was before her; but his went backward to what was behind. After a long time it seemed to them that the fierceness of the storm was somewhat abated. The wind was certainly falling; but the drifts were steadily rising, and their progress was more difficult every moment for that cause. Their very souls were numb with the awful cold. Still they went forward, slower now, and more slowly ever. How far they had come, what time it was, where they were, neither he nor she could tell. It seemed to them both that they had been hours on the way. The woman was sure that they must have compassed the greater part of the journey, when her horse suddenly stumbled and fell. Her broncho's matchless endurance had at last been exhausted by the terrible struggle of their journey. He lay dying where he fell, and nothing she could do could get him up again. The boy had stopped, of course, when her, horse had fallen. He had dismounted and helped her to rise. He had assisted her vain efforts to get her own played out horse on its feet. The two now stood staring at each other in dismay. "You must take my horse," said the boy at last. The woman nodded. With his assistance she climbed slowly and painfully into the saddle, took the reins from the boy, and started on. Her companion caught hold of the stirrup leather and staggered forward by her side. The going was now infinitely harder for the remaining horse. The woman immediately realized that with this almost dead weight plunging through the deep drifts and dragging heavily at the stirrup leather, the remaining bronco would soon be exhausted. She had meant to play fair with him but it could not be. And so for a long time the trio plodded on in this way, the woman nerving herself to a frightful action as best she could. She hissated to do it. She was reluctant— But no horse that ever lived could stand such a strain. She knew that it would be a matter of minutes now when the animal she rode on would also fall, and lie when he had fallen like his dead brother back on the trail, and then she and the boy would inevitably perish. Well, it was his life or hers! The decision was forced upon her. And perhaps after all it was just as well to get rid of them both and have done with it. She reached over, and before the boy realized what was happening she caught his hand, tore his fingers from the saddle strap, and thrust him violently backward. Unprepared, unsuspecting, half-dazed, he could offer no adequate resistance. He reeled and fell supine in a deep and overwhelming drift. She struck the horse heavily with the whip that hung from the saddle bow, and the animal plunged forward wildly. She knew that she was safe unless he should try to shoot her; for he was too weak and too exhausted to catch her. The boy's senses were quickened into instant action by her conduct. After the first moment of surprise, he knew at once that she was deliberately abandoning him to die in the snow. A hot rush of blood, in spite of the cold, swept over him. He thrust his hand within his coat and dragged out a weapon. He raised it and trained it on the woman's back, and for the ```markdown ``` Home Making Woman's Art moment his hand did not tremble. Then there rose before him that other gory, figure. Though he had lived some months on the wild frontier and had seen more than one man killed there, he had never been connected with the murder before, even as an accessory after the fact, and the horror of it was still upon him. He lowered the pistol, though he could easily have shot her dead. Such treachery on the part of a woman would have killed some men; not so this boy. In that moment he became a man. He saw himself a fool; he determined that he would not also see himself a coward. Clenching his fists and summoning his strength, he followed southward afoot in the woman's wake. He walked—if that be the word for his progress—with his head down and his body bent lower and lower. He took long rests between the steps. By and by he fell forward on his face. The sensation of delicious rest and drowsiness that swept over him wooed him to lie still and die, but there were still sparks and remnants of manhood and courage in him. He shook off his desire to sleep at last and strove frantically to rise. Finding that he could not, he crawled forward on his hands and knees, slowly working himself over the snow covered ground, round the drifts like a great animal. There was no use. Humanity could not stand the strain any longer. One more movement he made, and just as he was about to sink down forever he heard a long, deep hollow, mournful sound. He stopped, interested, dimly wondering what it could be. Whatever it was, it meant life of some kind. It came from directly in front of him. It nerved him to further effort. Summoning the last vestige of his strength, he advanced a little farther. He knew what it was now. It was a locomotive. He lifted his head and saw lights faintly. He divined that it was the station, the train, the Overland Limited. She would get on it and go away! What mattered it? And what of himself? There was help; there was life! He actually rose to his feet and wavered on. By happy chance the contour of the ground had caused the space between him and the lights to be swept comparatively bare of snow. It was not now difficult walking, yet he staggered like a drunken man. Ah! the lights were moving before his eyes, they danced and flickered. The train was going! He broke into a reeling run, hoarse whispers on his frozen lips. Too late! He stumbled and fell across the car tracks, dimly conscious of the lights, of the departing train. He had just sense enough and strength enough to cry out as he did so. Some one on the station platform heard his voice. Men came toward him; he was lifted up and carried into a warm room. Something burning yet deliciously reviving was poured down his throat. "The woman!" he gasped out, looking up in the faces of the station agent and his helper bending over him. "She took the limited not five minutes ago," said the man staring at him curiously. "The train was two hours and a half late or she'd never have got it." "She's gone then?" gasped the boy. "Yes." "Thank God she got away!" he murmured as he lapsed into complete unconsciousness. There was good stuff in the boy. He was glad the woman had escaped in spite of all. He did not want another human being's life on his hands. CHAPTER I. The Longlines of Mr. Gormly. The Loneliness of Mr. Gormly. To his great surprise, George Gormly sometimes found himself feeling lonely, and the offender so as he grew older. Every man who has a natural liking for women—and what true man has not?—yet who has no intimate friendships with or relations to the other sex, is likely to find himself in that state of mind sooner or later. Gormly was sufficiently aged; he was forty-four although he locked much younger. He was sufficiently experienced; he had dealt with women for a straight quarter of a century although he had neither lived nor married one. He was sufficiently self reliant; he had built up by his own unadled efforts the greatest retail merchandise business of his day and generation. He was sufficiently independent—for he had done it alone—to have She Can Add to Husband's Comfort by Having the House Attractive and Hospitable The birds find sources of exultation in the building of their nests, and you can discover that they are house furnishing by the joy of their songs. It is the natural instinct of love and life to make a place to dwell in. To the woman who can devise a beautiful gown, the arrangement and decoration of a room is the expansion and tenfold higher use of her art. To the woman who would endear herself to her husband, a guarantee might be offered that if she can keep within the limit of his means and yet make for him a lovely, comfortable, appropriate abiding place, in which he has room for the development of his own tastes and opportunity to bring about him his friends in hospitable fashion, she will have endeared herself inexpressibly to him and increased his pride in her tenfold. Let the good order and beauty and contravances for his individual comfort be sufficient to make his friends envious, and ready to say that his home tempts them to marry, and the wife becomes lovely in his eyes, in a far more flattering way than because she is pretty and well dressed. To become the source of a husband's comfort and rest is to have placed been above the ordinary feeling of longiness. Nevertheless, he was temperamentally lonely, and at this particular moment desperately so. He had drifted into New York some 25 years before, utterly unheralded, unnoticed. He had begun by filling a small clerkship in a little dry goods store. He kept at it until he owned the store, and after that a larger store on a better street. He had developed a genius for trade, and an executive ability in accord, until the original little shop had expanded into a 15-story building covering a block on the principal thoroughfare of New York city, and its owner had become a power in finance,—a merchant-prince. Such was George Gormly. He was, too, a scrupulously honest man. He sold good goods, without deceit. Things were as he represented them. He established principles of accommodation in his dealings that were unique when they were first instituted in New York. He made no dishonest dollars. His money was good everywhere because it was untainted. He prospered exceedingly, one expansion following another. Eschewing speculation of any kind and devoting himself strictly to the business, he found himself in middle life the head, the foot, the sole owner, of the greatest enterprise of the kind that the world had ever seen. This had not been achieved lightly. He had brought it about because, with absolute singleness of heart, he had put every ounce of strength and time and talent, which in him amounted to genius, at the service of his affairs. Time, talent, and genius do not always produce such results; fortune still must be considered in the game. Opportunity had favored Gormly. He had succeeded in everything beyond his own or anyone's wildest dreams. He might have gone on indefinitely in his mercantile operations without attracting special attention to himself personally, had it not been for one fact. That momentous happening was his meeting with Miss Haldane. It had come about in a commonplace way enough. Miss Haldane, deeply interested in social settlement work and being brought in contact thereby with some of the poorer employees of the great Gormly establishment, had concluded to call on the proprietor thereof to see, if she could not induce him to make some adequate contribution to the work she had so much at heart. Like every other business man in New York, Gormly was overwhelmed by charitable demands. His business was one thing: his charity another. He employed a special secretary to look after the eleemosynary end of his affairs. There were two reasons why the secretary felt himself unequal to deal with Miss Haldane and her demands. The first reason was Miss Haldane herself. She was a member of the oldest and most exclusive circle in New York society. Her family was one of the richest and most esteemed in that hive of multi-millionaires, would-be-sos, also-rans, and other people. The second was the magnitude of Miss Haldane's demand. She wanted something like a million dollars. This amount appalled the secretary. She realized that a man like Gormly, indeed most men if they had the power, would much rather give a million than a dime to an undertaking that appealed to them. Still, Gormly, having devoted his attention so exclusively to his business heretofore, was rather staggered by the magnitude of the amounts. He would have been more staggered by it had he been less so by Miss Haldane herself. Miss Haldane had beauty. Thousands of people—women, that is, and some few men—have that. She had more; she had presence and personality. Hundreds of men, and some few women, have these. Those who have all three in either sex are rare and come to view infrequently. Whether it was Miss Haldane's undoubted beauty, or Miss Haldane's exquisite breeding and manner, or Miss Haldane's force of character and determination, that most impressed him, or whether his instant subjugation was due to the influence of all three. Gormly could not tell. He was given to self-analysis, as lonely people usually are. By analyzing himself he learned to analyze others. Introspection and observation had been great factors in his success. Here again his experience was at fault; for Miss Haldane defied analysis, as the breath of summer compounded of a thousand balmy scents cannot be resolved into its elements, save by the hard scientist who is insensible to its fragrance. (TO BE CONTINUED.) yourself beyond the fear of losing your complexion or ceasing to be his ideal of a pretty girl. It is also to rise from the position of a dear pet to a useful, important partner, without whose clever brains and wise direction his life would cease to be a success. Home-making is not easy work, but the married woman who sets aside her kingdom for lack of courage and energy to rule it, is but a disinherited princess who has lost the greatest joy of life when she-abdicated her throne. The Wonders About Us. Let not care and humdrum deaden us to the wonders and mysteries amid which we live, nor to the splendid and glories. We need not translate ourselves in imagination to some other sphere or state of being to find the marvellous, the divine, the transcendent; we need not postpone our day of wonder and appreciation to some future, time and condition. The true inwardness of this gross visible world hanging like an apple on the bough of the great cosmic tree, and swelling with all the fulces and potencies of life, tranacends anything we have dreamed of superterrestrial abodes.—John Burroughs. A little too much learning is a dangerous thing ```markdown ``` Imitation is the sincerest flattery; and the fact that so many people of St. Louis and throughout the country think it worth while to imitate "PORO" HAIR GROWER is the best proof of the merits of "Poro." We were the first to engage in the business of growing the hair regardless of its condition and the condition of the scalp, and in our work have used the preparation which is known as "Poro." This is made and sold exclusively by myself. I have the exclusive right to that name; and I, alone, know the secret of the composition that bears that name. From its use in my treatment hundreds have received direct benefit. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "Poro" it will continue to so if only this the hair and scalp is kept clean. Many persons are constantly finding that is true. You cannot afford, by using more imitations, 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 falling out—use "Poro." It stocks the falling and starts the hair to growing at once. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO 4 Years ago my Hair was only a finger length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. Imitation is the sincerest flattery St. Louis and throughout the country "PORO" HAIR GROWER is the best were the first to engage in the busin of its condition and the condition of the preparation which is known as "sively by myself. I have the exclusive know the secret of the composition th in my treatment hundreds have receive always been that when the hair begin "Poro" it will continue to so if only Many persons are constantly finding using mere imitations, to risk not at Be sure that the name "Poro" is If your hair is dry, harsh, brittle It stops the falling and starts the MRS. A. M. P 3100 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. SpeCIAL House for "High Brow" Apes. The "high brow" apes in the New York Zoological park are to have a house to themselves in the near future. The board of estimate and apportionment will soon be asked for an appropriation necessary to cover the expenses for such a structure. At present the erudite chimpanzees and orangutangs are in the house with their less intelligent sisters and brothers. The intelligent specimens now number four chimpanzees and five orangoutangs. Baldy is the leader of the social elect, and Susie, recently sold to the society by Professor Garner, is another inmate who stands aloof. The proposed structure is necessary to the continued health of the valuable specimens, as well as to give proper facilities for their exhibition to the public. An Eskimo's Dwelling. We do not look for any great amount of inventive genius among the Esquimaua, but for years they have employed a rather complete respirator, used in the preparation and taking of a vapor bath, as a means of protection from the dense smoke. This Esquimau respirator is a little basket woves of twisted strands of fine grass. It is placed with its shallow side against the mouth, and a wooden peg, which arises from the center of the basket, is held between the teeth. For this purpose water is evaporated over a big fire in a very low hut, which is tightly closed to keep in the heat. In this stifling atmosphere the employment of a respirator is absolutely necessary. To Prevent Bird Extermination. A law has been passed in Australia and New Guinea to prevent plumes, skins or eggs of birds being sent out of the country. The bird of paradise in New Guinea and the lovely lyrie bird in Australia have been threatened with extermination by the petty bird murderers after money. So Sudden! Bleecker — Daisy Headliner has promised to give me my answer tonight. She— Baxter—(showing evening paper)— The press agent and the reporters have got ahead of you, old top; it's "Yat"—Puck. Hungry Boy Mercy on us, hungry boy, what a blessing you enjoy with your sturdy little tum always eager for a crumb. What a privilege is yours, taking care of apple cores, carbohydrates starches, ple, anything a fire can fry, an protet at all, so they make it in a ball, in a dumpling or a cake such as mother used to make. May your stomach give you joy! I was once a hungry boy. Consequently, little man, do your feeding while you can. Eat your fill and sleep your sleep while your apparatus keeps smooth and working and your dreams: contiples the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, are not frazzed at the seams. Not for long is that great boy, so go to it, hungry boy. MADE SOME GRAVE BLUNDERS Embezzling Banker Admits He Overlooked Missionary Fund and Property of Orphan Child. The embezzling banker's friends were congratulating him "How in the world did you keep it up so long without being discovered?" they asked, breathlessly. "My friends," came an anguished voice from the other side of the barra. "I am unworthy of this laudation. I have been guilty of grave tactical blunders. I failed to have myself elected Sunday school superintendent; and I did not show myself at prayer meeting more than once a month. I could have landed a $700 missionary fund, but beadlessly I allowed it to slip through my fingers and go to another. "Besides, I might have become the guardian of some poor, dead millionaire's child. I am ill-deserving of your well-meant, but misdirected, praise. My work has been coarse and amateurish, indeed, or I could be free this evening to join you in our tri-weekly poker fest. Woe, woe is me!" And they left him weeping bitterly. —H. M. Silvers, in The Sunday Magazine. Pittsburg Office 6289 Frankstown Ave. Mrs. W.! A. Clay Izaak Walton. The customer had waited fifteen minutes for the fish he had ordered. He was very quiet as he sat there, but internally there was a soothing. At the end of the sixteenth minute the waiter, who had been in total eclipse for fifteen minutes and a half, bustled up. "That fish will be here, sir, in five minutes." Five minutes elapsed three times. Then the waiter bustled up again. "The fish will be here, sir, in a minute." The customer turned to him. "Tell me," he said quietly, but with a certain emphasis, "what bait are you using?" Death the Great Democrat "The man willing to die becomes the master of the world. This is an overture of universal emancipation; it excludes no one. The beginning of liberty is the discovery of the beautifulness and the infinite succor of death. There can be no freedom among men who are afraid to die; and a people to whom success is necessary cannot build a city that is great. The cities of the world—New York, London, Paris—are provincial; we have yet to build a metropolis—a city of the soul—a city whose citizens are not afraid of death—a capital of democracy. Death is the revealer of the soul; therefore death is the great democrat."—Charles Ferguson. Wonderful Artificial Man A Berlin inventor has succeeded, after years of toil, in making an artificial man who can walk, make all movements, speak, sing, laugh and whistle. It is a life-size figure, and so natural an imitation as to be completely deceptive a yard away. "Occultus" as the figure is named, obeys words of command, such as "march" and "halt" and he answers any questions put to him. It is not an illusion or a trick. It is a piece of pure mechanical work Point of Wisdom. Don't spend your money first and count the cost afterward. You may experience unpleasant surprises. The Lengthy Lobbies "Why do they call Washington the city of magnificent distances?" "Because," answered the office-seeker, "it such a long way between what you o after and what you get." An Immense Flower The largest of all the flowers of the world is said to be the Rafflesia, a native of Sumatra, so called after Sir Stamford Rafflesa. This immense flower is composed of five round petals of a brickish color, each measuring a foot across. These are covered with numerous irregular yellowish white swellings. The petals surround a cup nearly a foot wide, the margin of which bears the stamens. The cup of the Rafflesia is filled with a fleshy disk, the upper surface of which is covered with projections like miniature cows' horns. The cup when free from its contents will hold about twelve pints. The flower weighs about fifteen pounds and is very thick, the petals being three-quarters of an inch—Scientific American. Don't Want 'Em Book. An economical young man who was much bored by the requests of sickle young women to return their photographs decided upon desperate measures to put a stop to the unnecessary expenditure of time and postage. He announced his intention of starting a Venus collection to contain the pictures of the 100 most beautiful women in the world, and now the girls never ask for their pictures. Ten. The earliest mention of tea by an English-speaking writer is probably that contained in a letter from Wickham, an agent of the East India company, written from Firando, Japan, on June 27, 1615, to Eaton, another agent of the company, resident at Macao, asking for a pot of the "best sort of chaw." It was not tijl 1650, or thereabouts, that the English began to use tea to any considerable extent—and with reason, the price of tea in England ranging from $20 to $50 per pound. C. W. POSEY, President. H. E. RICKMOND, Secretary. R. L. VANN, Treasurer. MAIN OFFICE: 1209 Wylie Avenue. Telephones: 2140 Grant and Hill 693-W. Published Every Saturday. 1209 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh Subscription in advance, yearlyEXL.50 Six months 1.00 Three months .50 Single copy .05 All communications must be addressed to the Pittsburgh Courier, signed by the author, not later than Wednesday of each week. High class advertisements accepted at reasonable rates upon application. 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WICKERSHAW FOR LEWIS. Hon. Wm. H. Lewis. Assistant Attorney General, because of the fact that he is a Negro has stirred the hatred of the American Bar Association to its depths, and nothing less than his expulsion will satisfy members who oppose any Negro becoming a member of the exclusive body. Attorney General Wickersham has declared himself for Lewis, and he is reported as having said that he will resign membership if Lewis is put out because of his color. And the Attorney General goes further and says that it is not a question of defending a Negro, but the question of the illegality of the proceedings. The whole matter seems to have arisen in the bosoms of some of the Southern members of the association. They object to the membership of a Negro, and they propose to draw the color line as sharp as possible, and the indications are that Negroes will not be admitted hereafter, if they can prevent. The stand taken by Mr. Winkerham, if the reports are correct, is the right one, regardless of the opinions of the Southern members to the contrary. There could arise no better opportunity to thresh the situation out than this particular case. We shall watch the result with interest. THE LINCOLN GLEE CLUB. The Oliver Baptist church, a white congregation of West Chester, Pa., engaged the Lincoln Glee club, composed of Negro students at Lincoln University, to appear at the Y. M. C. A. of West Chester in a musical entertainment. That the young men composing the Glee club are musicians is a generally conceded fact everywhere they are known. Their name alone is sufficient to advertise them. The Oliver church advertised the event in the following manner by hand bills scattered over the town. "You Must Hear Dem Darlings Sing." The boys appeared in the little village on schedule time. There at enation was called to the hand bills and that immediately took a train for Lincoln University. And no one in West Chester got the chance to hear "Dem Durkies Sine" Think of it, the chant actually thought those University students were so ignorant that they would not know an insult when they saw it. --- CAPTAIN CHARLES YOUNG. The promotion of Captain Charles Young from the rank of Captain to Major in the United States Army forsufficient encouragement to the struggling black man to warrant him in concluding his fight for recognition and advancement. First of all we must show actual worth, and coupled with this we must observe all the rules and requirements governing a worthy manhood. We rejoice that this product of West Point is a Negro, and that he has shown himself worthy of each advancement. These are the men who must mould sentiment in our faces, and we look to Major Young as one of the assets of the Race. If what Mr. Jackson McEllery says is true, there will be another kidding of Dr. Wright's relations with the Recorder. Now, brethren, what we need is a live church organ edited by a man who will enjoy the cooperation of all the brethren. Let us think on these things before we get too far in. to battle. But, if fight we must, then fight to a finish. With Attorney Wm. M. Randolph named as an alternate State Delegate, and Frank R. Steward running strong for the Legislature, the Negroes of Pittsburgh are booked for a fight this spring. Negro Vice' Presidents were in the minority the other night at the roosevelt meeting at Od City hall. We wonder if Teddy had anything to do with the making of the list. LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS ONLY ONE EMPLOYED. The following pathetic protest was brought to the Courier office by one of the Civil War veterans. "The old war veterans of Colonel R. G. Shaw Post, G. A. R. are much discouraged and have been for some time, as to the small per centage they represent as employees in this large city and county. Only one soldier of Post 206 is employed. Several of the old boys have made application for something that they can do, but there is nothing for you old man, you have had your day and helped to save this government and it is ours." The Y. M. C. A. Bulletins every Saturday and Sunday en E. R. Titmann's window. In order to secure a more convenient location and engage in a larger business, W. W. Mounts, for a quarter of a century proprietor of the Olde Booke Shop at 602 Wylie avenue, has leased a stopover in the Dupuy building, at 620 Penn avenue. He has plans under way for making his new store the best of its kind in the city. The lease was drawn by Charles C. Wager. Mark King or 19 Crawford street, has moved his family to Youngstown. O. where he has purchased property on the South Side. Ten days revival at the Christian Missionary Alliance Chapel Branch No. 2, 1538 Wylie avenue, city, beginning March 15 to 25, 191. Special call to salvation and the deeper spiritual life in Jesus. Speaker, Rev. P. W. Cox; Rev. Collette, superintendent; Geo. Turner, secretary; B. W. Jenkins, assistant superintendent; Thomas Turner, treasurer. Good singing. M. H. Garland is serving on the turn in Common Pleas Court. Mrs. Florence Billows Simpson of Ingram, Pa. who has been seriously ill is getting better. Sandy Washington and John Henry and Wm. N. Page are doing jury duty this week in Common Pleas Court. Prof. F. R. Davis, principal of Sherman Industrial Institute, Huntsville, N. is in the city in the interest of his school. He reports that the benefactors, of the institute are responding nicely to the needs of the Southern school. Don't forget to buy your ice cream at Singes. You might secure one of those gold bricks with a 5 or 10 dollar gold piece. See ad in this paper. If you are looking for a bargain in house in Bellevue, read ad in this paper. If you have any news for the local county drop us a card or call up 301-824-6411 or Hill 641-824-6411. Miss Mary Johnson attended her father's funeral at Uniontown, Pa. last Tuesday. Mrs. Chas. Franklin of Beaver Falls was visiting in Pittsburgh last week. Mrs. Ada M. Tucker of Apollo, visited friends in the city, returning home recently. She reports a very engaged time during her stay. Mrs. Evelyn of Vandergrift was a business visitor here during the past week. Madame Walker is the only living woman who has ever donated $1,000 to a Colored Y. M. C. A. She is very amiable and a pleasant person to intermingle with socially. Mme. Walker is represented in this city by her daughter, Mrs. Lella Walker Robinson, who is a very energetic young woman and a fac slimie of her mother in everything of a business nature. She manages the business end of all the executive ability of a commercial expert to the entire satisfaction of her mother and in concord and estimation of her many agents and patrons who hold her in the highs and lows. She is a very shrewd and brilliant talker and impresses one possibly that she is destined to follow her mother's footsteps to fame and fortune. Mrs. Robinson leaves on March 17 for Jacksonville, Fla., via New York down the Atlantic to be gone one month her health. Wm. Coles of Apollo, was in the city during the past week. Special Notice—All of the members of Auxiliary No. 9, Sons of Veterans, are asked to be present at Soldiers Memorial hall on Friday evening March 15 to attend to important business. Mrs. Hattie Sanders is president. On 'ast Tuesday evening Mrs. L. V. Jones, superintendent of the North Pittsburgh district or the Women's Mite Missionary society, gave a very interesting lecture at St. Paul's M. E. Church, Homestead, on Missionary work. While in Homestead, Mrs. Jop & was entertained by Mrs. Jas Wheeler. All tickets to the Howard Monticello basketball game must be purchased prior to the game or at some of theencies, for no tickets will be sold at the hall and no one will be admitted without a ticket. Mrs. Elizabeth Redmond of Bridgewater, was the guest of relatives in Pittsburgh one day last week. Miss Mary Beaner, Miss Hattie Elder of East End. Miss Pearl Silver, Wilma Gee and William Cippon of Sharpstrokes and Addie Banks were callers of Miss Neilie Donahue of Webster on a trip to Garmon and Donaghue on Duquesne Garden. When When? When? Fridays. March 22, 1912, afternoon and evening, an industrial exhibition of crafts and arts. Mrs. F. G. Winston of Prenton, N. J. is the house guest of her girl, Mrs. J. N. Byers, 137 Charles street, North Sid. Mrs. R. D. Flint, of Connellysville, Thursday in Pitchur calling on Mrs. Sandy c. McNeal and other friends. Mrs. L. Bullard and Miss A. M. Fagans of Pitschur visited Mrs. C. 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 2251R GRANT. Office Hours—Daily—9 a. m. to 2 p. m.; 5:30 p. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. John Lee of Homestead, was the guest of relatives in the city for a few days last week. Every Past Master, W. Master of cash subordinate lodge, and all wards are requested to meet at Little hall, corner Roberts and Wylie, Sunday afternoon, March 10, 1912, at 2 o'clock. By order John C. Morton, 1704 Wayle avenue, D. D. G. Master. Among the out-of-town visitors at the Second quarterly conference held last Sunday at Brown Chapel church, North Side, were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Laugher of Franklin, Pa., Miss Vaugn of Old City, Mrs. L. V. Jones of Charerol and Mrs. Carty of Urbana, Ohio R. A. Hunter went to Altoona on Monday to go to work for the Logan Valley of that place. The regular Thursday night meetings of the Leisure club of Easl. Lee continue to grow in interest and all friends are invited to attend at 5634 Harvard street. Members are notified that the election of officers will take place Thursday evening. Attorney Thos. Fennings and wife of Cleveland, O. were week end visitors in the city. Oscar McGudden of Monongahela City, was a business caller in the city on last Monday and Tuesday. The dance for the basketball teams will be given in Continental hall, owing to repairs at Arcade hall. Mrs. Thomas Hicks and children Robert and Louis of Edgeworth, were visitors at the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Willamson, last week. Miss Florence Jones and Andrew Rolls of Homewood, and E. G. Johnston, spent a pleasant evening last week on the North Side. Monroe Blake of Homestead, was a caller on the North Side last week. Porter Simmons and his daughter, Miss Leia, were callers at the home of Mrs. Edward Bailey last Sunday. They visited the Loeni club here. Safe—To place your insurance with the Thomas T. Jackson Agency. Bell Phone 9104-J Grant, 806 Wylie avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Leave your Courrier notes at Jones' Wylie and Francis's on sale at the bookstore, 10955, 10955. Quite a treat is in store for the many friends of the Society of Philomaths on Friday, April 26, on which the Philomaths 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 its kind heretofore presented to the public in this city. There are all indications that will do so. There is quite a lot of talent in the club of its members having had various experience on this line, either in school or elsewhere. The play is well adapted to the players who are to enact 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 cannot be better suited to college students. The second alone is worth the price of admission, for it combines both the humorous and the serious. It has a fine stage setting and the whole is enlivened with true college singing. April 26 is the date for the production of the play. "Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses," "Albertus Magnus," "Long Lost Friend" at Mount's Old Book Shoppe, 602 Wylie avenue. The Arcade hall of East End will be remodeled with a new stairway and reception hall. It will be closed for two weeks. A. G. Robinson has leased the hall for another 60 years. Watch for the grand opening on March 21. Don't forget to register on March 14. See Jones at the "Cabin." See Frazier-Brown Realty Company, for Fire insurance on you house and household goods. Call in and get a rent list. 6321 Penn avenue, East End, 5927 Hiland. Tuesday evening the Pittsburgh Giants held a banquet at the Colonial hotel for the players of last season. Cafe Noit was handsomely decorated. The tables being set for 20 and 20 Bayless was toastmaster. Menu: Stuffed olives. Gorkins, banlion in cups, oyster pattie in cascasses, fruit salads, chicken croquettes, citrus jellies, larded fillet of meat, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, nepholium ice cream, assorted bakes. The Glays expect to have a very successful season, practically the same team as last season. John Wiley is president; William Clay, manager and Dick Grasson, secretary. A mass meeting in the interest of Attorney Frank R. Steward will be held at Rose street school, Fifth ward, on Monday evening, March 11. Every Negro voter in the first legislative district is most cordially invited to be present. Every man with a spark of Race pride in him will be there in interest of his own candidate. Good speaking is assured. Brethren, if you love your race, for God's sake come out and work for it. WANTED—Good reliable, young men or women to take up a sick, accident and death benefit agency. A good opportunity for an energetic hustling individual. The Labors' Aid Union is one of the best sick and accident societies in the city. An opportunity for reliable, young workers. Apply. Smith Building, 806 Wylie Avenue, City. Ms. Sarah Prishie of Morzantza, PA, visited relatives and friends in the city last Saturday and Sunday. Ms. Prishie while in the city called on Mrs. E. J. Washington of Brushston Avenue, End End. On Sunday, March 3, E. J. Washington, having looked over Saturday's Courier, found that one of his old home friends was in the city and in company with E. Rogerson of 2014 Wylie avenue, they called on the visit THE COURIER tor, Dr. Jack F. Johnson, D. D., M. D. of Gordenville, Fla., and spent a pleasant day together. Thomas Louglass of Greensburg, was visiting in Pittsburgh last Saturday. Miss Rosa Draper of this city, who is visiting in ticencburg, was informally entertained last Thursday by Miss Augus a. Stokes. The dedication exercises of Liberty Chapter No. 5. Order of Eastern star, was indeed impressive and interesting. All present enjoyed a delightful evening. The chapter room at 621 Frankstown avenue, was dedicated by Mrs. Leng Harris, Grand Royal Matron of Pennsylvania, assisted by Worthy Grand Patron H. C. Broades of Homes end and Mrs. Kidd of Duquesne. Other members of state grand chapter present were: Mrs. Delig Kildg, W. A. M.; Mrs. Eta Good, Mrs. Maggie Pulam, Mrs. Marie Jackson and Mrs. Ida Johnson. After a well arranged program was rendered refreshments were served to all. Benedicton was pronounced Rev. Ernest Hail, D. D. Decorations for the occasion were flowers and draping. The annual sermon of Liberty Chapter No. 5, O. E. S. will be preached by Dr. I. S. scead at Trinity Congregational School, Palm Sunday. Mrs. Burgess of Bradford, Fa. is the guest guest of her sister, Mrs. T. Wallace McKenzie, of Monticello street. She will remain during the tenen Mrs. Alice Neale will take pupils on form classes for teaching masticating, scalp treatment and facial and body massage. Mrs. Neale is fully competent to do this work successfully, being a student of a graduate of Dr. Parker Pray of New York. She was also among the first women to introduce this work here. For rates consult Mrs. Alice Neale. 2179 Webster avenue. The Columbia Coal Company of Pittsburgh, has recently been chartered under the laws of the state of Delaware with offices in Pittsburgh. This is an organization composed of colored men who cooperate with a mine. Forward teamship, this county, members are Daniel Edwards, John T. Henderson and Alexander M. Williams Seven hundred members of the National Benefit association assembled in the spacious auditorium of Warren M. E. church on Tuesday evening as guess at the reception and banquet tendered Hon. S. W. Rutherford by the Pittsburgh Underwriters' club. This body comprises the moist successful agents on the Pittsburgh field. There were 210 communicants at Brown Chapel quarterly meeting last Sunday, the largest number in the history of the church. V. M. C. A. NOTES. The regular men's meeting was addressed last abach by Rev. J. E. Morris of Braddock, Pa., who congratulated the members upon the spiendid opportunities which the present building and facilities the branch offered. His address was very helpful. This Sunday at 4 o'clock, Attorney Robert L. Vatm, who is on the Committee, is on Management, will meet the men upon "The Young Man and His Temptations." A large attendance is expected. The membership campaign has been extended until Tuesday, March 12. At present the "Hustler" team under Captain Logan, are leading, but closely followed by J. N. Harris and his "Boosters." Newman is being closely watched and is expected to spike a surprise from the "Booster" camp soon. The follow-up joined the field with the ten days: Jos. G. Evans, Daniel H. Thomas, John Banner, John H. Cox, Newton M. Simmons, John W. Smith, James W. Turner, Moses Graham, Lenwood Kenney, Moses Skates, John S. Harris, Rev. Geo B. Howard, D. D., Richard Pleasant. Thos. Granger, Corbitt, Albert F. Carroll, Daniel C. Ruffin, John Brice, J. W. Jones, John Goss, Wm. G. Smith Herber, John Goss, gar. Robinson, Troy Patterson, Troy Robinson, James K. Lewis, James H. Lewis, Andrew Rolls, Thos. Haywood, Wm. W. Lee, Timothy Miller, Warren Willis, Henry C. Johnson, *Cerence Graves*, Jno. Ray, Ed. Triplett, Charles S. Graves, Chas. E. Gilbert and G. Butler. OBITUARY Henry Robinson. Henry Robinson of Melwood avenue, one of the oldest colored waiters in the city, who has been employed at the Monongahela house, died at his home on Monday. Mrs. Anna Jolly. Mrs. Anna Jolly, aged 24 years, wife of Levin Jolly, died at her home in 1908 Webster avenue, on February 29. Mrs. Jolly had been ill of pneumonia. Husband and relatives and hosts of sorrowing friends survive. Interment was made at Uniondale cemetery. Herman Hancock. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hancock, who was aged 8 months died recently and was buried from the home in 2015 Fifth avenue. Interment was made at Uniondale cemetery. Francis Wells. Frances Wells, aged 20 years, died March 6, after a lingering illness. She was a member of the art Historic church and interment was made in Allegheny cemetery Luvasia Walker. Javada Walker, at and 27, died on February 25 at Allegheny General hospital and the body was shipped to her father's home, Rocky Mount, Va. for inpatient wilt took place on March BELLEVUE BELLEVUE *By Marie Thornell,* Sunday, March 17, 1922 is Mite Missionary day at Wayman, A. E. Church, Bellevue, Mrs. L. V. Jones of Charleroi, Pa. Northwestern district lecturer, is to have service during the quarter day. There will be a special event at night. All are invited in missions are cordially invited to the present on that day. The following Sunday, March 17, will be grand day. There will be special services all day. All prominent divines from the city are expected to be present in the afternoon. A sermon will be preached by Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor of Bethel church. The choir will render special music at night. *Miss Marie Thornell* of 222 Walnut street, Bellevue, visited her aunt, Mrs. Ida May Brown, who is in the Passavant hospital, last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Brown, who had undergone a serious operation contracted pneumonia has not been expected to live. She is now of danger and is getting along nicely. Mrs. Elizabeth Thornell, the mother of Mrs. Marie Thornell is at home from the Eve and Ear hospital. She is as well as can be expected at the present time. The little four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones of Bellevue has undergone an operation for appendicitis at St. John's hospital is getting along nicely. Mrs. Mary Robinson was taken very sick on a Last Sunday evening at her home Dr. Joseph Donaldson was summoned at once. Mrs. Robinson is not much better. The stork brought a little baby boy to the home of and Mrs. Hall of 10 Clover Street, Bellevue. They call him Hunter, Arthur Lewis Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Cat en of McKeesport, visited her mother, Mrs. Frances Wind and also Mrs. Elzabeth Thorne and her sister, Mrs. W. Bone. Homewood Notes (By Cora L. Ross.) Sunday was the day set apart for the and rally of the Homewood A. M. E. Zion church to raise $250 to pay off a church debt. Many were disappointed when Rev. Fenderson of Shippensburg failed to arrive on account of sickness in his family. Rev. J. M. Davis, the pastor, was at his best and preached ably. Our rally was a fine success, nearly all of the captains reported the required amount requested of them. Some doubled the amount. All worked earnestly for the purpose and we raised $222 and on Sunday will be the greater report by which we are sure of swelling the amount far beyond the amount requested. The Boys Glee club held their regular business meeting on Wednesday night and was afterward given a lecture by Rev. White. Many visitors were present. The boys have the cooperation of the community in their little club. Thos. Vaughn, the organizer, and chief adviser, deserves great credit in his noble aim and way the young men of the club to him and his business, and moral standards are admitted Monday, Friday and Sunday evenings. Parents of the boys are invited any evening in the week. Club room 7330 Susquehanna street. The Hawthorne Literary society enjoyed a special program on Tuesday evening. Dr. Christian read a paper on "Urem Aiming." A duet by Mrs. William Brown and Miss Adine followed and was much complimented. The solo "When the Autumn Leaves Are Falling," as rendered by Miss Ross was unusually sweet and inspiring. Miss Marcia recessed "Apple" with humorous recollection of a splendid manner. Mrs. Fred. favored us with "Home, Mother and Heaven." Mrs. Lee has a fine trained voice for reading and is always loudly applauded. Miss Scott revered one of Dunbar's poems, in a charming manner. Rev. Davis never spoke better. He delivered the closing address which was highly appreciated by all. Among other speakers were J. Carpenter, our vice president, who always has thing different than Mr. and Mr. a successful president who gave us a useful opening address. The ladies served refreshments in the lecture room after the meeting. The church birthday party given by Mrs. Alen and Mrs. Brown was quite a social affair. The seats were all taken long before the program was started and Miss Ida Allen and Estella Holly showed themselves' quite efficient ushers. Many were served an excellent luncheon in connection with the splendid program. Every one seemed well pleased. A fine sum was realized and many have been the congratulations showered upon Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Allen upon their successes. Miss Laciel Saunders of West View, North Side, accompanied by Mrs. A. Witte, were Sunday visitors of Misses Cora and Hattie Ross. Mrs. Smith of Suequahanna street, who has been sick for several weeks, is able to be around again. Mrs. Tobert, who has been quite ill, is improving slowly. Miss Stella Armsted was taken violently ill on Friday and had to be taken to her home. Mrs. Nora Calander is very ill and confined to bed at the present writing. Walter Tyman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Waltace Tyman, of Copeland street, is sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Creed Williams of Chatham street, is spending the months of February and March in Virginia, trying to regain her health. Out-Bomancing Romance The river prowls over the ocean bed bearing a water-tight searchlight and a water gun, one shot from which will blow the river out of an octopus. His helmet telephone (more convenient and clear than yours) keeps him in constant communication with the surface and directs his boat. Science has equipped him with a kit of deepen tools, operated by pneumatic pressure, with which he can manipulate prodigious amounts of work. Altogether, he has a very comfortable and interesting time of it. And to think that Jones' case was considered a hair-raising disaster! Unimaginative romance! How weak and short are threads of our fancy.—Woman's World. A. Present Duty. However good you may be you have faults; however dull you may be, you can find out what some of them are; and however slight they may be, you had better make some effort to get rid of them.—Colton. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Thomas W. Gantz, Youngstown O. Jena E. B. Williams, Washington, Pa. James Boose, Pittsburgh Lutcha Gurns, Pittsburgh Fred T. Lloyd, Pittsburgh Mamie Jones, Pittsburgh Charley W. Burton, Pittsburgh Annie Maude Jeffries, Pittsburgh Henry Walker, Pittsburgh Sadie J. Washington, Pittsburgh Philip Gatewood, Pittsburgh Sallie E. Ellott, Pittsburgh THE STREET CENTER The Largest Colored Grocery, Meat and Provision Store in Pittsburgh. We Succeed Because We Strive To Please. Prices and goods are always right. Patronize your own store HOMESTEAD (B) B. Kahn Missie Bowie Walker and Theresa Claggitt and Halward Logan and Thomas Brown were callers on the Dooley sisters on Sunday afternoon. Seward Posey is on the sick list. Charles Rickmond spent Sunday evening in Homestead. Robert Baker of Lincoln Park, spent Monday evening at the home of his nephew, E. E. Baker. Mrs. J. W. Batch and daughter of Elizabeth, were visitors on Monday. Little Miss Alice Blake, who has been on the sick list in improving. Mrs. and Mrs. E. E. Baker are entaining some of the Howard basketball players while in the city. Miss Lydia Bell and brother Edward, were Homestead callers on Monday. Miss Natalie Jones and Miss Phoebe Perry of Wheeling, are visiting Mrs. E. E. Baker having come to witness the Howard Monticello basketball game. Brown B. Jackson, L. Fisher, S. Smith, A. Hunt and R. Burrell were callers on A. L. J. Richard on Monday evening. The concert given by the Williams family at the Gladstone A. M. E. church for the benefit of the Red Rose club was a success, both financially and socially. The attendance was the largest ever witnessed in that church. Mrs. W. H. Saunder, of 219 West Fourteenth avenue, is on the sick list, but is improving. Miss Agusta Galney of Hazelwood, Miss Agusta Saunders, Walter Lee. of New Homestead, Ernest Carter and Samuel Smith of Munhall, were callers on Miss Majorie Baltimore and Miss Marion Black. A very pleasant evening was spent in music and singing. Miss Agusta Galney was a caller on Miss Madeline Cole. Miss Pearl Cole is on the sick list. Miss Madeline is visiting the Mines Madeline and Pearl Cole of Twelfth avenue. Mrs. Walker of West Homestead, is very ill. On Thursday evening, February 29, the Carnation club held their social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cole, who were the owners of which give pleasure all present. An enjoyable program was rendered. Mr. Moss was master of ceremonies. BRADDOCK, PA. BRADDOCK, PA. Mrs. P. H. Holmes of Washington avenue, is confined to her bed. Mrs. Cutter of Hawkins avenue, is confined to her bed with a heavy cold. Jas. Harrison and J. E. Sockwell were appointed by Rev. J. E. Morris of the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church to meet the committee of men which mees at the First Presbyterian church in library street, ask at 3 p.m., to be brought for the revival campaign he held in this city by Mills, during March and April. J. E. Sockwell was appointed on the finance committee. We desire to correct the m'sake made in last week's issue stating that the Catherine Hamilton embroidery club would entertain the State Executive Board of the Negro Women's Federation club on the 15th inst. It is the board of managers that they will entertain and the date is Friday, 29.12. 1972. Rebecca the little dancer of Mr. and Mrs. Wilm Simmons of Corey avenue died on February 29 and was buried on March 2. Interment was made in the Monongahela cemetery. Mr. Proctor was a visitor at the Colored Men's branch of the Y. M. C. A. in Pittsburgh last Sunday. C. T. Hamilton of Corey avenue and Mrs. Hannah Jackson on Sixth street spent last Sunday in Brooksville, Pa. W. T. Velar has announced himself as a candidate to the legislature subject to the primary election. In view of this fact let every Nero voter of this Teenth legislative district bury all party personal dferences and show to our brother politicians of the other Desirable Houses FOR Desirable Tenants FOR RENT ROOMING HOUSE Nobly furnished rooms for respec- sible men. Centrally located. 2002 Wyle avenue. Rates reasonable. 600 established house. Mrs. Ada Palmer, Proprietress TO LET—Three and four-room houses. Sée T. Griffin. 2842 Wyle avenue. Bell phone 774-7. Schenley. FOR RENT—Suite of two nice rooms with all conveniences. Best of reference required. Inquire Brighton Cafe, 1704 Wyle avenue. centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great price. Inquire at once. 1012 Wylie Avenue. FOR SALE $15.00 per month will buy new, modern, four room house, lot 25x110, near street car. No cash needed. See owner, 569 Forest avenue, Bellevue, Pa. FOR RENT Desirable Rooms, Apartments and Dwellings, For DESIRABLE COLORED TENANTS GET OUR BIG LIST. OR SEND US A LETTER TELLING US WHAT YOU WANT race that we as Negro citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can and will have another representative in the Legislature at Harrisburg. We can only do this by our votes and influence with other voters. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Andrew Darwin, the newly wedded couple, gave an at home in their new home on a nue. Pa. the 8th inst., which the Row. Dr. Morris and family were present. Covers were laid for thirty or more and the evening was spent in social facilitation. Miss Iven O. Morra of Corey avenue, attended the dedication of the St. Matthew A. M. E. church of Sewickley, Pa. last Sunday. Mrs. Bettie Richardson of Corey avenue, received a teogram on the 8th inst., announcing the death of her sister. Mrs. Emma Peyton of Durham, N. C. Mrs. Peyton was here in December and January. Her many friends were much shocked as grieved to learn of her death. Mrs. Peyton was a great friend of the Courer. BANKIN PA Mrs. Fannie B. Holmes and children of Third Avenue, were visitors in Braddock 'ast week. Mrs. Sarah Thornton of Monongahela, Pa. was the guest of Mrs. Bell Price of Third Avenue on February 29. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards of Harriet street, are both on the sick list. Mrs. Fannie B. Holmes of Third avenue, was a visitor at the Rankin school on Mother's day. Loucheon was served in the school building by the scholars. P. Reeche, the tailor of Hawkins street, is raffling an Easter suit of the winners own choice. Who is the one? Reassuring. Terrified Rider (in hired motor car): I say I say -you're getting much too fast. Chauffeur-Oh, you'll right, sir. We always insure our passengers. Modern Contradiction. Occasionally, when a man is getting down in the world, the police justifies thinks it will help him to him use him. SOCIETY 4 SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. SOC (EDITED BY ELIZABETH JONES.) Sunday: Symposium Sunday Symposium Sunday, June 10, at the F. W. Wear- ar, of the Associated Chapites, will speak at the Joondal club at 4 o'clock on a live subject! The Bethel A. M. E. Adult Bible class has made every effort to make the Vestial Virgin drill and miscellate to be given on Thursday evening, March 4, an affair affording rare enjoyment. The drill is very beautiful, interspersed with beautiful statue groupings, graceful poses and striking tableaux with colored shade effects, it proves to be one of pleasing enchantment. The program is as follows, Part one—Overture or orchestra; selection, Blue Ribbon quartet; violin solo, Wm. Marshall; soprano solo, Jeane by Bailey, Miss Sara B. Writt; reading, selected, Dr. James A; Page, selection, Blue Ribbon quartet; soprano soo, Miss Sara B. Writt. Part two, The Vestial Virgins Drill. Overture or orchestra; the Vestial Virgins enter the temple; statue groupings, a Liberty, B. Goodfellowship; offering and benediction; gallery of the muses. Representatives of the Muses—Calliople, Muse of Epics; Clio, Muse of history; Melpomene, Muse of Traugt; Euterpe, Muse of Lyrics; Erato, Muse of Love Songs; Psalmo, Muse of Dancing; Urana, Muse of Astronomy; Thalia, Muse of Comedy; Pollymphine, Muse of Sacred Things; Exeunt, Postade, orchestra. The Howard Basketball team will not entertain by the home team at Continental hall, Center avenue, Saturday evening; all hoarding ini tations to the Game are expected on Saturday evening. So:Be:Lit The Spike Lit club meet on Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Gantt in Euclid avenue, East End. After the regular business Mrs. Lena Harris, state organizer of the State Federation made an excellent address and invited the club to join the State Federation. During her talk she said that every person should have her heart and hand fixed on the same purpose to make a success. The very first funds given for the present work was given by Homestead club, which was also. The home now at Eastbrook Park, for Destination Childrens cost $1,300. It consists of five rooms and is really the work of a wonderful lot of exertion on the part of the women who so badly supported it now and in its incipiency. The president, of So Reli Lit club, Mrs I. S. Lee, was one of the real promoters of the idea of this home, lending herself in every way possible to its advancement. She is heart and soul in all that is for the welfare of the betterment and split of the Race. After a daintily appointed luncheon, prepared and served by the hostess, the evening was spent in a social, way. Mrs. Harris was accompanied by her hostess, Mrs. Wrish, of East End. The club will meet next at the residence of Mrs. George Elliott, 215 Center avenue. Dinner in, Honor of Captain Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lewis entertained at dinner on Sunday in honor of Captain Frank Stewart's birtal day. The decorations were red and white and American beauty roses. Coven were laid for seven. The guests were Nz. and Mrs. Geo. Eiffot, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart and Ira Lewis. Birthday. Mrs. Catherine Phillips of Chaundon street, gave in honor of her husband's fifty second birthday on Monday evening, March 4, a smoker, music and cards being the feature of the evening. Gree Greene acting as toast- master. At 11:30 o'clock a ver- too late reast was served in the dining room, the floral decorations being pink and white carnations and ferna. Mr. Phillips received a num- ber beautiful and useful presents. These gifts were Messrs. Rowkin, J. Morihei, Thos. Mounre, A. Dixon, Wm. Jackson, E. Greene, Wm. Fenton, Jenkins, Croft, H. Brooks, Gree Greene and captives. All wished Mr. Phillips many happy recesses of his natural day. Entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Ruther- Ellis Harrison Graves, son of the Pittsburgh Underwater Club of the National Bank association, entertained at dinner on Thursday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Rutherford of Washington, D. C. Covers were sold for Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Graves, Mr. E. Graves and Miss Lucy T. West. Request was served by E. H. Graves recent bride sister, Nellie Potter, music being a feature of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford left on route for Altoona on Friday. Mrs. B. F. Simpson of Thorn street, was hostess at one of the most de- lightful afternoon gatherings of the week. After two hours of embroidery work an impromptu program was ended which was greatly enjoyed. Luncheon was serbed where covers were laid for five. The center piece was one of beauty and artistic design, the work of Mrs. Simpson. Those present were Miss Elsie Christian of McDonald, Pa., formerly of this city. Mr. Belle Simpson of Homestead, mesdames Bertha Burnett, Mayme L. Jordan and B. F. Simpson. Luncheon. A dainty luncheon was served in honor of Mrs. Alice Eldrege Houston by the members of Trinity Congregational choir of which she is a member, on Friday evening, February 23, 1912. Mrs. Houston will leave for Vicksburg, Miss. on Monday night, accompanied by her little son, Wilbert C. Houston, to visit relatives. Covers were laid for sixteen. The table decorations were pink and white carnations. Entertained Homewood Guests. Miss Laura Williamson of 1406 Creighton street, North Side, entertained in honor of Miss Florence Jones and Andrew Roils of Homestead, last Friday evening, March 1. The features of the evening were music and dancing, followed by a dainty tapest. On Thursday afternoon Miss Florence Jones of Finance street, Homewood, gave a luncheon in honor of Miss Laura Williamson of North Side. Covers were laid for six. Colors were carried out, in red and green. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Rideout and Mr. and Mrs. Sawyers of Frankstown avenue; Andrew and James Rolls of Homewood. The afternoon was spent in playing whist, followed by music and dancing. Misses Mary L. and Martha D. Scott of Wyle avenue, were honored guests last week at a reception in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wade of Rabbitin, Pa. Mrs. Wade and daughter, Marion Verner, received in the drawing room which was banked with spring flowers and ferns. Pink satin sachets with the initials of the honored guests were favors. Attorney Thos. Fleming and bride of Cleveland, D. were in the city on Saturday and Sunday and were the recipients of much social attention. Saturday a dinner and dance was given at Locust's club in their honor which was arranged for by Wm. Cousins, brother in law of Mr. Fleming. Charity Club Last Thursday evening the Charity club met at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Page, Summit street. This meeting was for the entertainment of the husbands of the members. Music and cards were the amusements. A delicious appetizer was served by the hostess. Card Part% An informal whist party was given by Mrs. Robert L. Jackson of Chicago on Friday evening. Four tables were in use. Mrs. Gene. Lewis and Anthony Perpener won first prizes. A delicious luncheon was served. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Goe. El iott, Anthony, Perpener, Mr. and Mrs. Goe, Truman, Miss Catherine Jones, Mrs. Clas, Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Price, Mrs. Gerridge Cain, Henry, Lewis, Mrs. John Green, Howard Rickmond. Burton-Jefferies Charlie Burto and Miss Annie Maude Jeffries were married March 8 at the home of the bride's father in Wake St. street, Mt. Washington, Rev. Wilson of St. Paul A. M. E. church officiating. After the ceremony the birthday party went to the future home of the couple where a delightful wedding supper was served. Regrives and friends of both families were in at endance. On Thursday, February 25, the Sunshine club of Mr. Washington A. M. E. Zion church gave the inside a surprise miscellaneous show. Miss Mabel Gehlon of 1972 Bennet street, entertained the Homewood Society and Literary club on Friday evening. Church L. Four new members invited to the club and the station and to laws were adopted. Last meeting will be held at residence of the Misses William, Lloyd Failor street. Way of Weak Humanity. I see the right and I approve it, too; condemn the wrong and yet the pursue —Schuel Ga. How True It sometimes happeneth that a thing of no intrinsic value may lend value to its environment like the unobstructive rock in a load of hay.— Shacobac. Dr. C. W. Butler DENTIST IS NOW LOCATED AT 6258 FRANKSTOWN AVE., E. E. Near Broad Street Bell Phone 1937 B. Richland. BARBER, HAIRDRESSING, AND WASHING SCHOOLS. By our method everybody can learn the trades in short time; expenses small, have you; can earn money while you eat school; send for information. A special institution is extended to prosecute colored students. NOSSOKOFF, 100 PENN AVENUE. PITT SLEUGH, VA. Artist Johnson SIGN PAINTER, DECORATOR AND CARTOONIST Teacher of Sign and China Painting CALL OR WRITE, 1400 WYLIE AVENUE, BOTH PHONES, AT E. K. THUMM. J. B. DAVIS FUNERAL RECTOR, 2154 Wylie Avenue. Open Day and Night. OUR SPECIAL CONTRACT OUR SPECIAL CARE One hundred and twenty-five dollars ($155.00). Funeral for One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), consisting of Caset, Grave, Embalming, Shroud, Horse and Four Carriages with Crepe and G'ows furnished. All for One Hundred Dollars. Shipping to all points a speciality. OUR SERVICE GUARANTEED. WANTED A live Agent in Wheeling. Write for particulars. Manager (Lewis A. McGee). Mrs. K. Letwitch paid a flying visit to Mrs. R. Byrd en route to Wheeling, W. Va. A surprise party was given to William Wheeler of Payne Place, last Wednesday, February 25, in honor of his twenty-sixth birthday. A number of his many friends were present and the evening was spent in an enjoyable manner. Mrs. Kate Williams, who has been quite sick for several weeks is improving. The regular weekly meeting of the Sewing circle was held in the parsonage last Tuesday evening. Much credit is due the Dorcas Bible class, composed of young ladies of the church, which is now conducting a sewing class in Payne's hall. The course is to cover six weeks, the class meeting every Tuesday and Friday from half past seven to half past eight. Several machines have been placed in the hall and the instructors are Miss Sadie Vactor, Miss Pearl Vactor, Miss Viola Byrd, Mrs. Walter Griffin, Mrs. Gay McGee and Mrs. May Bush. Mrs. May Bush and Misses Emma Chambers and Phoebe Vactor, all of Canonsburg, spent Wednesday evening the guest of Mrs. John Griffin of Washington, Pa. The regular monthly meeting of the Young Ladies Bible class taught by Mrs. C. A. McGee, was in session at 5 p.m., Monday evening at the home of Miss. Emma Chambers, 210 Jefferson avenue. After the business hour the ladies spent the remaining time in a pleasant social way. Mrs. Ella Wright Pleasant, a noted elocutionist of Philadelphia, Pa. will appear in a recital in behalf of the class Thursday evening, March 7. The class adjourned to meet at the home of Miss Pearl Vactor, April 1, 1912. Mrs. R. Byrd and daughter, Miss Edith, wege Pittsburgh visitors on Tuesday. The funeral services of Mrs. Triphine Patterson, who died on Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Burgess of Houston, Pa. were held in Payne Chapel on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mrs. Patterson had been sick for a long time and was a patient; in the Washington hospital several weeks. The funeral was largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Banks of Washington, Pa. were visitors at the service of Payne Chapel last Sunday evening. William Smith is confined to his bed with a serious illness. Mr. and Mrs. Smith recently moved into the house of Robert Robinson, just next the church. The services at Payne Chapel last Sabath were of a high spiritual nature. General class was held in the morning. During the day there were three additions to the church. Captain Nevel's of Bittock, Pa. was in the city on business on Monday afternoon and stopped at the parsonage for a short while. Mrs. Ezekiel Betts, Mrs. Floyd Rose, Miss Lida Wheeler and the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harper are numbered among the sick. Notice—Scaip treated and hair grown by the application of Madame Walker's hair grower. Mrs. W. Truman 220 Elm stree, Caningsbury, Pa. Nature Always True. Nature never did betray the heart that loved her; 'tis her privilege, through all the years of our life, to lead from joy to joy—Wordsworth. Tact and Talent. Tact is the life of the five senses. It is the open eye, the quick ear, the judging taste, the keen smell and the lively touch. Talent is power, tact is skill, talent is weight, tact is momentum; talent is wealth, tact is much money. THE COURIER BEAVER FALLS Miss Macella Butler of Beaver, is on the sick list. Quite a number of the young folks of the valley attended the leap year party at the home of Miss Georgia Tucker in West Birdgewater on last Tuesday evening. The evening was spent in music and games and a fine lunch was served. Mrs. James Goens of Massillon, O., is a guest of her mother, Mrs. Burreis of West Bridgewater. Lee Wheeler of Rochester, is quite ill at his home. An item in nearby news concerning the addition of new members to the Tri City Owl club erroneously published the name of Dr. Wm. Writt as a member of said club. Dr. Writt is not a member of the club and desires the article to be corrected. Richard Wagner of Rochester, who has been quite ill, is reported to be slightly better. Miss Helen Redmond sang a solo at the Christian-church of Beaver on last Friday evening which was much enjoyed by all present. Miss Lula Moses of Beaver: was a Beaver Falls visitor on last Thursday. Services at the Second Baptist church of Rochester were largely attended on last Sabbath. Rev. Dr. Ross delivered two able and instructive sermons, which were appreciated by his congregation. Dr. Ross is doing a great work in the valley, making friends among all denominations. May God give him success in his work in Rochester. Robert Vauhnn of East Liverpool, O., formerly of Beaver Falls, was calling on his friends in Beaver Falls and New Brighton on Sunday. Preparations are being completed for the cantata "Jeptaht and His Daughter," to be given by the young folks of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church in April at the Armory in New BZrighton. Full particulars later. Miss Mary Bean had for her callers on Sunday Miss Norine Webster of Rochester and Clyde Perry of Beaver Falls and Robert Vauhnn of East Liverpool. W. M. Stratton is wearing a broad smile. The stork paid a visit and left a fine daughter to gladden the hearts of mother and father. Mrs. Kate Fleming was calling on friends in Beaver Falls on last Friday evening. Prof. C. A. Butler of Rochester, the noted pennan, is doing some excellent cartooning which is worthy of appreciation by any editor who partizes his work. See his sketch on society page. Miss Emma Howard had for her callers on last Monday Miss Mary Bean of New Brighton and also Prof. Robert Brown of the same place. The entertainment: given at Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls, was well attended. A fine program was rendered. The ladies served an appetizing supper as they only can do. The Mesamas Hattie Alfred and M. Loving accompanied by Misses Helen Loving, Georgia and Lacy Crawford and Marie Washington of New Brighton, attended the dedication service of the new A. M. E. Zion church of Sewickie: on last Sunday. Arthur Howard of Salem, O.. was the guest of Beaver Falls friends on last Wednesday. Mrs. Elizabeth Redmond of Bridgewater, was the guest of relatives in Pittsburgh one day last week. WASHINGTON (By T. H. Brooks.) Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Adams of McKeesport, spent Sunday with Mrs. Adams' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dean. Misses. Laura and Estella Wassler spent Saturday and Sunday at Sewickley the guests of Miss Carrie Gilkerson. They also attended the dedication of the new St. Matthew's A. M. E. Zion church. Mrs. Robert Mosebay visited her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Blake at Homestead the past week. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Banks attended services at Payne A. M. E. church. Canonsburg, last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gould of Pittsburgh, were last unSday guests at the home of Mrs. T. J. Askew. Mrs. Samuel Wilson, Mrs. Mary Bush, Miss Viola Byrd and Emma Chambers of Canonsburg, were callers on Mrs. John Griffin during the past week. Mrs. Griffin, who has been very ill is much improved. Misses Grace Kelly and Eva Brooks and Wray Thomas visited Miss Sadie Bush of R. D. 5, last Sunday. Miss Bush is somewhat impured. Mrs. T. B. Banks was a business caller in Pittsburgh last Thursday. Mrs. Rachel Glessner of Ewing street, was critically ill of acute indigestion the past week, but at this writing is much better. Mrs.-H. D. Howard of Gibson avenue, is a patient at the Washington hospital, where she underwent a serious operation last Monday. At this writing she is getting along nicely. Clinton Skinner left last Sunday for Pittsburgh where he has secured employment. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morton entertained Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Owens and little son at dinner last Sunday. Mrs. Brydie Gordon of Washington, D. C. arrived here last Thursday, called here by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. G. W. Derham. Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Beckwith were in Washington on Monday en route to their home at Bentleyville from a visit to Waynesburg. The famous Baker's Big Four, composed of Rouben H. Baker, Jr. James Carroll, Todd Baker and Norton Miner, are one of the greatest musical attractions in this vicinity at present and are considered the best made quartet in Western Pennsylvania by all who hear them. For the past two weeks they have been engaged each evening and they have engagements booked for several weeks ahead. Last Friday they appeared before a crowded house at the Jefferson Avenue A. M. E. church (white), this being their second engagement this winter at this church. They are accompanied by Mrs. L. C. Honesty, a highly accomplished pianist and a product of the Michigan Conservatory of Music. The local press is loud in its praise of this famous "Big Four" and of the high class of music they render. The Coloridee Taylor music club met at the home of Mrs. L. C. Honesty on Wednesday evening, the subject for the evening being "The Fisk Jubilee Singers." The Juniors of the St. Paul A. M. E. church will again appear on Thursday evening, March 14. This entertainment will consist of music and recitations, dialogues and a Tom Thumb wedding. These little folks are working under the direction of Miss Eba Brooks for the rally fund and the public is invited to attend and see what "our children" can do. A pleasant evening's entertainment is promised all who attend. Refreshments will be served by these little ladies and gentlemen. Mrs. W. H. Butler spent last Thursday and Friday in P. t. st.burgh. Rev. T. T. Askew - presiding elder of the East Pittsburgh district is visiting his family at this place. Miss He'en Butler, who has been confined to the house by illness is much better at this time. David Redman of East Walnut street, one of Washington's older residents is at this writing critically ill. Mrs. Martha Patterson and Mrs. George Brown attended the funeral of Mrs. Tryphine Patterson at Canonsburg last Sunday. Mrs. T. J. Askew has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. Lily Myers, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baker, has returned to her home at Columbus. George Anderson has gone to Santiago to visit his grandmother. GREENSBURG (By Martha I. Dickson.) Mr. and Mrs. Ellis have gone to housekeeping on Depo: street, after rooming a while with Mrs. K. Lupon. The Westmoreland Lodge No. 35, K. of P. will assemble in the Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday afternoon, March 10, at 2:30 o'clock, at which time the pastor, Rev. C. J. Powell will preach a special sermon to the lodge, J. E. Smith, C. C. Don't forget rally day on Sunday, March 10. Every member or friend are to try and give $1. On April 9 to 11 the South Pittsburgh District Conference will be held here. B. F. Trueman is our delegate to this meeting. Rev. C. J. Powell preached a fine sermon Sunday morning on "The Leading of the Spirit." In the evening the attendance was very good and Rev. C. J. Powell preached on the subject, "The Glory of the Son." Must have notes in our office by Wednesday moon—(Manager.) Thomas Stokes of Freshman class, recited an original poem dealing with the Greensburg High school football team on last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Abe Morris and sister, Miss Hazel Stevenson, attended the party given in Penn last Thursday evening. Miss Dorothy Mason is visiting relatives in Latrobe a few days. Mrs. Logwood of Jeanette, attended Sunday morning church. Miss Augusta Stokes entertained informally on Thursday in honor of Miss Rosa Draper of Pittsburgh. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Parris, Miss Anna Stokes, Miss Belva Harris, Miss Eva Stevens, Miss Myrle Williams and Major Woods, Lawrence Anderson and Boyd tokes. The evening was spent in music and singing. Miss Sara Quarrels and Wm. Wright attended Sunday evening church at Mt. Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Holley entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hackney, Nellie and Raymond at dinner on Sunday. Thomas Douglas was visiting Pittsburg last Saturday. W. S. Catlin and Mrs. Nellie Phillips formerly members of Greensburg Bethe; choir stopped off in Greensburg on Sunday while on their way for Atlantic City where they will join the Metropolitan orchestra in that city. A theater party composed of Miss Rosa Draper of Pittsburgh, Miss Henrietta Anderson, Miss Katie Brown, Lawrence Anderson, Thomas Stokes, Archie Swan, Alex. Jackson and Raymond Hackney witnessed "The Gamblers" on Monday evening at the St. Cair theater. Mrs. Harris, Mrs. M. Brown and Miss Rosa Draper were visiting Uni- versity over Sunday. Mrs. Michols entertained Mrs. E. Morris last Thursday at dinner. Mrs. E. B. Holley and sisters. Mrs. Abe Morris and Miss Hazel Stevenson took dinner at the Crystal cafe on Monday afternoon. G. W. Brown's residence in South street, was slightly damaged by fire last Tuesday evening. The damage was fully covered with insurance. Elton Simpson of Irwin and Messrs. Davis of Charleroi were Greensburg bystores on Sunday. Mrs. Mary Clayborne of Davisville, Va., arrived in our city on Monday evening on a visit to her son, B. W. Clayborne. Carl and Harley Stevens of Jeanette worship Sunday evening evening at Bethel. "The Smart Set" is booked for Greensburg on March 11. The Adelphia club gave their first entertainment last Tuesday evening which was quite a success. Mustache Makes for Health. Dr. Paul Kruger, a well-known physician of Vienna, affirms that the mustache has a distinct value for the health. He believes that its utility lies in protecting the nose against the invasion of dust and bacteria. Recording 500 cases, of severe headache and throat and nose trouble among his men patients, he found that 420 of them had their upper lip clean shaven. Just Ecya. "I inquired once," says Mr. Arthur D. Dean in the "English Work," of a group of teaches what they taught. One is a mathematics, another replied "English," still another, "science, but the fourth—Goub bless the little prophetess—rely said: 'Please, sir; just boys.'" Dandelion Is Unkillable A new and unnamed bug has made its appearance in Chicago and threatened the life of all vegetation. All but the dandelion, we guess. "Why, you absent-minded man! Why are you starting out with an umbrella on such a sunshiny day?" "I am bound for the art gallery." "But you cannot exhibit an umbrella!" "Of course not. But a notice on the catalogue says that one must leave his cane or umbrella outside before he can enter."—Puck extends a cordial greeting to the ministers of all denominations to be guests 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 community? Is crime on the increase? If not, what was the cause of its reduction? 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. For particulars and teems address THE IMPERIAL EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE AND AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL I believe you will agree with me readers that it is a wise man who knows enough to come in out of the wet. If you haven't the prudence and foresight to take advantage of a good clean well-paid trade and raise a roof for your family that will protect them when the storm comes it will be up to them to find shelter where best they may. The wisdom of learning automobiling in all its branches and laying by something for a rainy day was never better exemplified than it is at present, and if that something is properly invested in automobile engineering your children some day will rise up and call you blessed. How much better off are you than you were last year or the year before, and how much have you actually got doing janitor, porter and common work? I have helped others and can help you. Cut this add out. It's worth three dollars cash to prospective students. Monday, road lessons. Special course to advanced students. General Agents For The Pittsburgh Courier Subscriptions Received Here 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. Both Phones Speaking at a Llangollen meeting, the bishop of St. Asaph recalled that he held his first church appointment at Llangollen. The music to accompany the choir was then supplied by a barrel organ. As a boy he churned it out by regularly turning the handle — Westminster Gasteffe. NOT AVENUE OF ME "Dear little fellow, how full of life he is!" gushed the visitor who lured to shake the mischievous small son of her child-ridden hostess. "I wonder if he is always no playful?" "Not outdoors," the uncle replied glibly. "The kids wouldn't stand for no such doorkit, but—me will!" AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. JOHN WESLEY L. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. Geo. W. Gaines, pastor, of the Philadelphia, after two weeks of successful revival services returned home Saturday. Rev. Gaines was entertained by many of the members of the church. Sunday was the monthly communion services. A very audience was present at morning and evening services. The Sunday gathering has no large an attendance that the senior classes occupy the auditorium. The collections are the best in the history of the school. Easter exercises are in progress. The children will be prepared to entertain with gestation and sons. The three-cent rally under the roof of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society. February 25 was quiet. The officers and members desire to thank all those who assisted on the program and in the paws. Mrs. Eliza Grown, 612 Vine street, won the gold medal. The sum of $25 was collected. Quite a number of cards have not been reported. The Young Woman's Missionary society he'd a very pleased lee year partner on February 75, the residence of Mrs. Hines, 705 Vine street. Quit a number of John Wesley members attended the opening of the A. M. E. Zion church, Swickley on Sunday afternoon. The Daughters of Conference meet at the residence of Mrs. Gillim, No. 4 Miller street, on Thursday afternoon. Sunday, March 17, will be the trussers rally. Bishops J. S. Caldwell will get凳凳 and preach. Mrs. Henrietta Webster has moved from No. 12 Beind街 to 2041 Center avenue. Jos. Moon, No. 9 Paach alley, a member of the V. C. E. choir, who has been ill for several weeks is slowly improving. $^a$ The choir sent him a large bunch of carmine also some more suburban offerings. $^a$ The stork took time to visit $^a$ the parsonage on Monday evening at about 9 o'clock. Mother and daughter both doing well. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH (By C. N. Collins) Last Sunday was the second quarterly meeting of this conference year. The presiding elder, Rev. N. D. Temple, preached in the morning and evening. At three o'clock Rev. T. E. Wilson of St. Paul's church. South Side, preached a powerful sermon to a vast audience. Fourteen ministers were present, accompanied by their members and friends. St. Paul's church was visited by Madam Corinne Cornish furnished the singing, which was uplifting and soul-stirring. Among the many visitors at Brown chapel last; Sunday were Miss Daisy Adams of the East End, a niece of Rev. and Mrs. N. D. Temple, and Mr. Lampkins of the East End, Mr. and Mrs. Dorel Leland of Franklin, Pa.; Miss Vaughn of O'City, Mrs. L. V. Jones of Charerol and Mrs. Carry of Urbana, I. lowest on Monday evening was very largely attended and a spiritual feast was manifested. The pastor and presiding elder and stewards of Brown chapel church desire to thank their many friends for their presence and assistance rendered last Sunday in making success spiritually and financially. The receipts of the day verb one hundred and fifty dollars. Hurgath, for Brown chapel! For they were certainly in the spirit on the Lord's day. Mrs. Pearl Crankleton of the North Side left the city on last Saturday evening to visit her parents in St. John's. Mrs. Olivia Howard, the organist of the Senior Christian Endeavor society, has started a class in music in Canonsburg, Pa., and owing to the musical talent the prospect seems to be very bright for her. Mrs. Georgia Thomas is still quite nervous many thanks to Miss Julia Washington for the beautiful tribute. The Ladies' Bible class of Brown chapel church is arranging to give a musicale on Monday evening, March 15. The ladies and Mrs. R. H. Morris as teacher are sparing no palms to make this a grand success. They have sourced some of the best talent in the city and neglected the troops. The students wear in the decorations will be green, each one attending will provide a green souvenir. Do not miss this grand entertainment, for it will be a novelty. Trinity Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church A high standard was set last Sunday at Trinity Baptist church when Dr. Ernest Hall preached on the subject, "Will God Hear Sinners Pray?" The sermon was a grand treat to the Large congregation that overflowed Trinity church and listened to the speaker for two hours. The street was black with people desiring a chance to get to hear Dr. Hall, but who were unable to get into the crowded church. Many fervent compliments were given to the speaker upon his master's effort. "A woman in congregation said, 'May God keep you until you die.' Batsburg needs you, we all love you; please don't think of leaving.'" She voiced the sentiment of old. Few sermons have raised so much favorable comment in Lawrenceville. St. Paul A.M.E. Church South Side. Rev. Wilson preached the sacramental sermon at Brown Chapel last Sunday afternoon. R. K. Morr. attended, and a great meeting, largely attended. Miss Jennie Smith, organist at St. Paul church, returned from the burial of her grandma at Peru, Ind. St. Paul's choir sang at communion of Brown Chapel. A number of clubs have been organized preparation to a rally some time in the early spring. The Ladies' Aid is preparing for an early entertainment for the benefit of the church. Monthly communal at St. Paul next Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. Wm. S. Lewis or Emilil avenue church will preach. MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH (By Mrs. Tabb.) Last Sabbath morning and evening services were well attended. Rev. Daily of Virginia, is here and he held a very spiritual service. He is carrying on revival services. Man have come forward for prayer. He will be meeting with meetings. It will do you good. Come and hear this God sent man. In the afternoon at 6 p.m. Rev. Dr. J. W. Carter, pastor of Mt. Ararat, accompanied by his excellent choir and by Deacon Tabb. went to Central Baptist church to preach a sermon of welcome to Rev. G. W. Howard, who has taken charge of Central Baptist church. Dr. Howard, in the future, We sorry to note that Sister Francis Henderson, in 1926 Ea street, is quite ill at this writing. We hope her a speedy recovery. AVERY MISSION NOTES (By Martha J. Williamson) The services at Avery mission last Sunday were very interesting and insuring. There was one conversion and two joined the church. The chairman of the trustee board, Thomas Ayves, and quite a number of the members of the church attended the opening of the Sewickley church last Sunday. The captains for the April rally are in line and are expecting support of all members of the church the second Sunday. April. There are members of March song and a doll drill at the church on March 19. Rev. A. Wakefield attended the quarterly meeting at Brown chapel church last week. The Sunday evening sacred concerts are proving quite an attraction and are well appreciated, as evidenced by the number of regular attendants. The following program will be rendered this Sunday and under the auspices of the helping Hand society, evening chorus: Helping Hand society; duet, Mrs. Shouts. John Peters; address, H. C. Carroll, D. D.; solo, Mrs. George Wimms; instrumental selection. Miss Olivio Howard; soo. Luther Gaffney; instrumental selection, Mrs. Burd Robinson; closing chorus. Young People's choir. Every possible effort is being put forth to make the cantata, "The Great Light" which is to be played. Easter Monday night, a great event. Recepticon from the Annotation will be shown. Rehearsals every Monday evening. We regret to learn that John Peterson, S. H. Kelly and Mrs. Thornton are on the sick list. They have the prayers of all members for their speedy recovery. Euclid Avenue A. M. E. CHURCH (By Minnie L. Harris.) The services at Euclid last Sabbath were very interesting and were largely attended. Dr. Bentley preached morning and evening. The music was uplifting and the preaching impressive. Dr. J. G. Robinson was to his home in Ohio to remain over Sabbath and returned to us Monday and conducted the revival during the week. Produced during the week. This Sabbath is quarterly meeting and a great refreshing season is anticipated. The presiding elder, Rev. T. J. Askew, will preach morning and evening. The holy communion will be administered at 3 p.m. Dr. S. R. Bazier, pastor of Allen Chapel, North Side, will preach the sermon. Monday will be love feast. Last Sabbath will be sermonary day in the Sunday school. Two hundred and eighty members were present. Class B Mrs. Clara presented another rendered an excellent program. The meeting of the Altar Guild and the S. S. Flower club were postponed because the revival services were continued during the week. The Altar Guild will meet in the ladies parlor on Tuesday evening. March 12 at 8 p.m. The S. S. F. club will meet at the residence street. Wednesday, March 15. Our presiding Mary will preside for the last three weeks. We trust she will be able to be present at the meeting. The Rev. H. E. Newman of New Brighton, Mr. and Mrs. William Williams of Bellevue, and Mrs. Rogers of Pittsburgh, were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Dawson. 6025. Hoover street. The members of the Violet. Art club were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Elizabeth Coy of 531 Renfrew street. Bend. End. Friday afternoon. February 25. After the usual transaction of business a short time was devoted to fancy work. An excellent musical and theater. An excellent was rendered by the hostess in a dainty luncheon. The ties then adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Ida Fisher. 531 Morgan street. Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church Rev. C. H. Trusty discussed last Sunday morning before a large and appreciative audience from John 4:19. The special feature of the service was the exceptional good singing which is taking its place to the joy and delight of the people. We feel that the talented, worked the quartet, the quality and ardee of singing in the church. The Bible class last Sunday was well attended and the interest is on the increase. The Sunday school rooms were filled with young people. This part of the church work is growing and the outlook is very encouraging and promising. We organized and prepared to do efficient teachers' meeting every Wednesday evening. The Westminster auxiliary was well attended last Monday evening and they had a very interesting meeting. Mrs. Garwood was appointed to take charge of the Easter decorations in the active and the major for Refreshments were served to all, and were enjoyed. The deacons board met last Monday night and took active steps to reach the stocked and the widows of the church. Sunday night there will be special services in the interest of our young people. There will be a special sermon. The boys from the McCarthy mission will take part. The pastor will preach Sunday morning on the subject, "The Sin of Complaining." The quartet will render some of its finest selections. MT. CAVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Wilkinsburg, Pa. MT. CAVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Wilkinsburg, Pa. Rev. R. T. Bruce, pastor. Harry Smith, superintendent, conducted Sunday school at the regular time last Sunday and the service was well attended. The Sunday school is spiritually alive. At the close of the lesson the pastor catches the school on the question of "Christ's disciples" and that desire to be Christ disciples stood up. "There were twelve that stood that were unsaved. At 3 p. m. communion. The pastor preached from the subject, "Self Denial." The disciples seemed higher than the before. At 4 p. m., "The Power of the Gospel," was the subject of the pastor's message. Bethel A. M. E. Church (By Martha V. Turner.) The worshipers at Bethel' church were edified and lifted up last Sabbath by the wonderful sermon of the Pastor, Rev. Dr. P. A. Scott, delivered in his most eloquent style. His subject was "He that convert a sinner saveth a sinner's worth." After hearing a discourse it is sate to reason that every one asked in their hearts "am I doing my duty." The service at night was not so well attended owing to the snow furry in the afternoon, but those who did come out heard a stirring sermon from pastor on Who is He? Lord's sermon. The story of Moses and the children of Israel was interesting and instructive. Next Sunday night is the regular second Sunday in the month sacred concert. The program is as follows: Instrumental, Miss Gussie Scroogins; selection, Blue Ribbon quartet; solo, Mr. Lacy; violin solo, John Kell; miss Miss Beetle, Scroogins; Heil Monroe; solo, Miss Susie Fowler; Clarinet solo, George Snyder; solo, Dave Melonent; harp selection, Wm. Anderson; piano solo, Sam Snyder. Come out and enjoy the service with us. On Monday evening a donation was given to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Smith, members of Bethlehem, received the tokens of friendship with hearts overflowing, Mrs. Lucy Maxley and Miss Lizzie Jones were the promoters of the donation party. Thursday evening is the anniversary of the Charity club. A pleasing service will be held in the church. A silver offering will be taken at the door and refreshments will be sold in the lecture room. July 17. is quarterly meeting. Presiding Elder T. J. Asshew will be with us. The vestal virgins are getting more nearly perfect at each rehearsal in the drill they are giving to present to the public soon. Be sure to see it. Mrs. Maggie Brown was reported lit at the last board meeting. We hope to see her up and around again soon. Wm. Neal, our well-liked Sunday school superintendent, was absent from our midst last Sunday. He was attending to some business at his home in ville, Pa. A little bird chirped that it was a house that is built which called him. If he has the cage, how soon he will catch the bird is being conjectured among his many friends. Our district superintendent was with us last Sunday and encouraged the school with a few remarks. WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH Last Sabbath evening services were well attended. Mrs. Rosa Washington preached an inspiring sermon. March 10 is to be Mite Missionary day. Mrs. V. L. Jones, North Pittsburgh district lecturer, is to have charge the entire day. Those interested in the subject will be invited. The following Sabbath, March 17, is to be grandly day. Special services the entire day. Sermon, 10:45, by Rev. F. A. Scott, our former pastor. Seamon at 3 p.m. Several noted divines and their congregations will be present. Excellent music by choir at 7:45 p. m. Mrs. Rachel Palm has been quite ill all上午 is how improving at this writing. Social given at residence of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Palm was quite a financial and social success. House was crowded. WEST END A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (By Ozella Barnaby) Francis Williams and daughter of North Star, Pa, and M. and Mrs. Williams of Sheridan, worshiped at the A. M. E. Zion church on Sunday. Miss Virgis of East End, preached a soul-stirring sermon on Sunday night, choosing Mat. v. 10, as her text. A club was formed for the honor or vice chair to assist in raising funds for the new church which will be erected. Mrs. C. H. Anderson is president and Miss Carrie Wilson; secretary. Mrs. Walker of Mansfield street, who has been sick for some time, is very low at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. James McGraw of Mansfield street, attended the funeral of his nephew. Emmeth Bowman, on Friday. William, Shy of Carnesie, attended the services at Zion on Sunday. Clarence Henderson of Mansfield street, entertained Misses Ora and Hampton Washington, Alonzo Cook, Charles McGraw, Walter Washington and Charles Crowly. A dainty choir was present. Quite a few of young folks of West End attended a party given by the Misses Blanche and Marakare Greene and End. They were well entertained. Are You Glad You Tip? Two Chicago waiters, who have been thrifty and saved the humble tips, are about to take a trip of a month to Europe. They will tip in turn, but "no vulgar display" is their motto. Up to the Bachelors If every bachelor would contribute 50 to a common fund there would be to dependent children. THE COURIER BAPTIST MINISTERS' CONFERENCE OF PITTSBURGH AND VIGINITY BAPTIST MINISTERS' CONFERENCE OF PITTSBURGH AND VIGINITY The conference was largely attended last Monday. Interest was very high along all lines. Many encouraging reports were made by the passors, showing a decided increase in all of the churches represented by them. Dr. A. M. Patterson reported six baptized for the Bethlehem church, also twelve fellowship-in to the church. Dr. Patterson is in charge of the church, possible. He is a clean Christian gentleman, and we predict for him an abundant success. Antloch reports a splendid on Tuesday, night of last week at the tea party, when 110 persons were invited to one of the best prepared luncheons ever served in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Martha Heinemann in charge of head waitress. Many persons responded to their invitations, and an enjoyable evening was spent by all. Trinity church spent a busy week getting ready for spring work. All of the services of the week were well attended. Much interest was manifested in preparing for the birthday anniversary of the aaptist, which place on Wednesday night of this week. Sunday was a record-breaker at Trinity. More people were turned away from the communion service than there were in the house. Dr. O. S. Sinims and W. H. Smith, both of whom had been absent for three weeks were present on Monday and lent much aid to the prosecution of the conference. Dr. Sinims reported $150 raised at last Sunday's service. Dr. Smith has a theological school in operation, and much encouragement was given him by members of the conference. Good Hope church enjoyed a good rally last Sunday. Dr. Tallierford of Philadelphia, preached for Dr. Measle and his good people was manifested in him and the people really enjoyed his presence and instruction. Emmanuel Baptist church at Rankin, Pa. of which Dr. I. R. Hall is pastor, is preparing to raise $500 on the third Sunday in this month. Licentiate, J. D. Morton, of Clark Memorial Baptist church, became a member. March 11, the B. Y. P. I. work in our churches (criticism), Ernest Hall; March 15, What I have seen, in the slum work. Mrs. J. H. Morton; March 25, Church ventilation in relation to health. Dr. G. Winstead; April 1, Are our Sunday schools doing real religious educational work? (criticism), Dr. A. M. Patterson; April 5, What can be done to make for a minister in the church. Dr. R. J. Robot; April 15, What can be done to establish a standard in receiving members from other churches (criticism), Dr. O. S. Simmons; April 22, What can be done to establish a standard of ordaining men to the gospel ministry? (criticism), Dr. T. H. Messer; April 29, Certain forms of the law that every minister should know, Attorney R. L. Vann; May 6, The care and care of a minister. Dr. J. G. Curt; May 15, How to revive a head church (criticism), Dr. H. W. Childs; May 20, Church choirs, should they be paid? (criticism) Dr. J. C. Tauction; May 27, Should churches advertise their work? (criticism), Rev. J. R. Saunders; June 12, Ministerial vacations and how to use them, Dr. J. W. Webb; June 10, Are our licentiates helpful to our churches? (criticism), Ministerial decor in the pulv. Rev. G. E. Riley; June 24, How to conduct a successful Sunday school, Josiah Phillips. DIDN'T TRUST HIS LAWYER Shrewd Client Paid Fee in Advance to Learn If He Had Reasonable Chance of Winning. It was told at luncheon at the Lawyers' club the day before the Equitable building burned down. A group of legal luminaries, were gathered about a table discussing the apparent impossibility of insuring the honesty of any man, and it was contended that there was no remedy for it save to pick out your man and trust him absolutely. No matter what safeguards you might hedge him about with, if he was dishonest he would contrain to cheat somehow. One of the lawyers told this story to emphasize his power. A client went into a lawyer's office in Fulton street and said that he had a grievance with his neighbor and wanted to go to law. He stated all the circumstances of the case and counsel listened attentively. The case fully stated, the client asked:— "Well, those are the facts. Do you think I'm in the right safe enough to win if I go to law with him?" "If the facts are as stated you certainly have got a case. If I were in your case I should begin suit," answered the lawyer. "And how much would you fee you for taking the case and pushing it clear through?" "Oh, I see it through for you for a hundred dollars." The shrewd client produced from an inside pocket a well worn wallet, from which he took a roll of bills and peeled off one hundred dollars. "There," said he, "that's yours. It's your fee. That's all you'd get if you tried the case. Now, without doing any work on it at all, just tell me, honestly, whether I've any chance of winning the case." Beware of Cousins! Cousins are not as simple as they seem. The very fact of being a cousin, or having a cousin, is—complicated. The laissez-faire of cousinship is both eluding and deluding—cousins will be cousins, even if you did not choose them. They can borrow money from you, visit you without being asked, tell people they belong to your family, contest your will, even fall in love with you—and a cousin once removed is twice as apt-to. Never completed your homework, never given any help not doing any of these things. Never take him for granted. The "corsively kiss" may or may not mean what it means. And cousins always do kiss—its part of being cousins. Not that cousins need necessarily prove pervious. Once in a blue moon they invite you to Europe, or leave you money, but that almost always takes an aunt or an uncle.)—Atlantic The second quarterly missionary mass meeting was held in A. M. E. Zion church, Scottdale, Pa., on Tuesday, February 27. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, district president, presiding. The morning session opened with devotional exercises led by Rev. T. J. Wynn of Myersdale, the Scripture lesson was read by Dr. D. F. Bradley, P. E. of the district. The roil was called, committees appointed. Mrs. Mamie Hickman gave the welcome Address, Mrs. Jenneke Jennie Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. Julia Hannock prayed a solo, the noon-tide prayer and praise service was led by the president, in the absence of Mrs. Mary Coy, who was detained by the cars. This spiritual service will be long remembered by those for the Holy Spirit was the midst that to bless. Adjournment for lunch. At 2:00 prompt, the session opened with the devotional exercises led by Rev. R. R. Bell of Scottsdale: minutes of the morning session read and approved. The committee on courtesy introduced Mrs. Georgia Payne, recording secretary of the State Federation of Negro Womans' clubs, who made a few remarks. Rev. Tennison, director of the A.E. E. which葱葱 and brought greetings from his church. The following Missionary societies (white) sent greetings and attended in a body: From the Presbyterian, United Brethren, Methodist Episcopal and Baptist, also the W. C. T. U. The words of greeting and good cheer was listened to with rapt attention and interest. The speakers assured us their rocodies were doing what they could help fallen humanity by bringing the Christ. They were willing to work side by side with the women of the A. M. E. Zion Missionary societies in the great problems of the day, evangelizing the world and stamping out the great evil, intemperance. [Mrs. Lena Harris, district superinfident of the Buds of Promise, Johnstown, responded in an able manner. Mrs. Harris was at her best. If ever the district felt proud of her women it was at this time when the speaker thrived by her eloquence, being a great friend. Mrs. Harris was able to tell the needs of missionary work in different parts of the United States. Mrs. Jennie Dobblins sang "Who Could It Be But Jesus." Then followed the mission study class, Mrs. M. M. J. Simmons, M. E. Dockett, Jennie Dobbins, Leena Harris, A. L. Anderson, teacher. This proved a very interesting and instructive feature. The map of Africa with the A. M. E. Zion mission schools was shown explained, Reporte of the societies showed projections of the missionary work of the district. Adjournment: At 8:15 the session opened with singing by the choir; prayer. Rev. Tiger; selection by the choir. An excellent paper by Mrs. Nannie Hickman, subject, "Missionary work in our church and its needs"; solo. Miss Connors; recitation, Miss Mary Johnson, Uniontown; address. Rev. J. W. Starks, which was fun of logic and good humor; solo Mrs. Mary Anderson. The Missionary Miss Shumak; solo, Mrs. Georgia Payne; recitation, Mrs. M. Dockett, who recited three selections before the audience would be satisfied. The W. H. and F. Missionary was reorganized with a splendid cor of officers. A good offering was taken. Rev. R. B. Bell and his good people are to be congratulated on the splendid entertainment of the officers, delegates and visiting friends. The sum of $50.07 was collected during the day. The woman was quite an attraction. Mrs. Julia Hannock was a saleslady. A large delegation attended the mass meeting from Uniontown. My friend, the only way you can'd justice to the Race and yourself is to become a member of the Negro National Auditorium Association. JOHN E. HUDSON, President. Fail, and you rob yourself of that united help due you in case of misfortune or distress. Once a member always a member. S. D. OLIVER, Secretary. Life membership $2.00; no monthly dues. no assessments. Address all communications to the Negro National Auditorium Association, Box 253, McKEESPORT, PA. Advertisement. CHURCH NOTICES Bethel A. M. E. Church. Corner Wille avenue and Elm street. Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott. bell residence, 95 Elm street. bell phone 2387 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINES EPSCOPAL MISSION 319 Jackson St. N. B. Pkg. Sunday services, 10:45 A. M. 7:45 P. M. M. Sunday School, 13:30 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meet ng, 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Chure, 40 Arthur Street. Preaching Sunday. 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Verrick C. E. Society. 6:30 p. m. Sunday school. 1:30 p. m.; pray meeting, Wednesday evening; class meeting, Friday evening; communion services on first Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 49 Arthur street. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. CHURCH Corner Euclid avenue and Harvard street. Pittsburgh. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Sunday; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Endeavor League, 8:30 p. m.; evening worship, 1:45 p. m., Sunday. D. S. BENTLEY, D. D., Pastor, 324 Meadow street. Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 M., lally except Monday. Residence phone 1385-J Highland, Pastor's Study at church at 18 to 8 p. m. Peaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. Beats free. All are welcome. REV. O. S. SIMMS, D.D., Pastor, 620 Thompson street. Bell Phone, 3897-W Highland. Payne A. M. E. Church. Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Alien Endeavor league, 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 5. p. m. Rev. T. Taggart, pastor. Mt. Zion Baptist—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; communion second Sunday service, B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 5. 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.; Rev. C. J. Wells, pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday night; communion every third Sunday in month. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school at 1 p. m. Young people's Christian Endeavor, 7 p. m. d. on Wednesday night prayer meeting. p. in REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUST. D. D. Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Hemlock and Boyle streets, North Side. Sunday mongering service, 10.30; Sunday school, 2:00 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p. m. REV. R. H. MORSTER. Pastor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston, Avonet. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. REV. E. N. THOMAS, Pastor. 535 Monroe avenue, Belvue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1143-R Schenley Preaching, Sunday, 11 a. m. Sunday school, 5 p. m. Epiphone League, 5 p. m. Evening service, 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Trustees' meeting the second and fourth Monday nights of each month. A. M. E. Zion Church. Services every Sunday at 11:30 evening 8:00. Sunday school 12:30 literary every Tuesday at 3:00 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. C. E. Leagles: 6 p.m. Bengal Express: 7:45 p.m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. BAZIER. Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church. Tilga and Dufferin Streets. I. M. Day's. Pastor. Service Sabbath 11 a. m. 7:45 p. m. Young People's meeting 7 p. m. Sabbath Sabbath 2:30 p. m. Prayer meet- ings. Wednesday 8 p. m. Class meet- ing. Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. UNIONTOWN, PA Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—Rav Thompson, pastor—Preaching at 10:45 a m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m., and preaching at 7:45 p. m. Zion A. M. E. church—Rav. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching 1045 a m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. E. no clay, 6:30 p. m.; preaching, 7:45 p. m. Mt. Rose Baptist church—Rav Thomas Ford, pastor—Preaching 10:45 a m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. SCHOOL HISTORY St. Paul A. M. E. church Rev. W. M. Anderson, D. D., pastor - presiding. 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; pres- ching 7:45 p. m. Good Hope Baptist Church Services. Fifty-fourth and Penn Awake. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Presching, 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, & p.m. Church meeting, Friday, before after Sunday, 8 p. m. Communication services every second Sunday at $ . P. M. Sunday at 4. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Sunday school teachers' meeting, every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Messer, D. De Pastor, residence, 5109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in the church. Hours 11 a. 2 to 2 p. m. Wednesday and Fri- day. Services at Bathlehem Baptist Church, McKeesport, Pa. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 5 p. m.; Sabbath school at 1 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Saunders, pastor. St. Paul's A. M. J. Church, McKeesport. Preaching at 11 a. m., Sunday school at 2 p. m. Allen's Christian Devor at 6 p. m. preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Young pastor. Gladden A. M. E. Church, Homestead, Pa. C. R. Goggins, pastor—Services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school 2:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening; literary Thursday evening. The Peoples' Mission, Wilkinsburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m., the Juvenile Missionary band at 3:30 p. m., preaching at 7:45 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting. AVERY MISSION A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Avery Mission A. M. E. Zion'church corner Avey and Neppel, Nelson streets, North Side-Sunday services, 11 a.m. m. and 8 p.m. class meeting, 1 p.m. : Sunday school, 2 p.m.; Christian Endeavor, 7 p.m.; Sunday school teach- ers meeting every Wednesday, 8 p.m. : Literary Thursday, 8 p.m. Rev. A. Wakefield, pastor, residence 225 East Jefferson street, North Side. MONONGAHELA. PA. Bachelal A. M. E. church. Rev. Smothers, pastor-Services, preaching, 10:45 a. m; class, 11:50 a. m; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m; prayer meeting, 4:30 p. m; preaching, 7:45 p. m; prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7:45 p. m. WHEELING. W. VA. Simpson M. E. Church, Eoff street, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. d. pastor— Sunday services, 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:35 p. m.; H. B. Clemens super- independent; Eworth leage, 6:40; presentation; Wayman A. M. E. church, Market street, Rev. J. T. Farity, pastor—Sunday services, 10:45; class meeting, 12: Sunday school, 2:30; Christian Ender- son, 6:40; Prayer Home, 6:40; Prayer Rescue Home, Mother A. Johnson, Sheperdess—Regi- gular services Sunday, Tuesday. GREENSBURG, PA. 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 357 J. FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMENT. BUREAU Reliable Positions Furnished Reliable 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. Valuable Gold Nugget At Balkat, Australia, has been found a nugget of gold weighing a life less than 30 pounds, and experts say it will 'turn out at least 15 pounds if pure gold.' That Wooling Ham. Ham, it has always seemed to us, varied more, than any other articles over which blessings are mumbled in degree to palatability, fragrance and invitation. The variation is due to the manner of approach. If a person is off his appetite, ham does the best when served as an Arizona breakfast—something else for the man and the ham for the dog. But supposing you have been hunting, rising early and staying late. You have lost your lunch. You have to trade home over a hard road. You pass a farmhouse, and from its open door there comes the sound of sizzling hair and the heaven's breath of its perfume. It matters not if that ham sprang from a razorback hog in the wilds of Arkansas, you recognise that that ham is the most glorious flower that grows, the world's desire, the inner fountain of Eden, the pillar of fire by night, the sweet influences of the Pleiades and the deliverance from envy, hatred and malice and all uncharitableness. For the next threep milies you can't say a word to your companion because of a watering mouth. Just to Cheer. Young Hub—There's no need to further parley; the next war that comes along fluids me joins— Young-Wife—Oh. George. George. don't! Young Hub—In the cheers of the mary. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912 SEGREL SOCIETY NOTICES GRAIL LODGE OF F. & A. M. Seventh Masonic district—Brother John C. Morton, R. W. G. Jr. Warden and District Deputy Grand Master, 16, Mt. Morrish No. 36—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Fredric B. Lee, W. M. Edward W. Johnson, secretary. St. John's No. 50. Sewickley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Mattson, Jr. secretary. Star West No. 62—Stated meeting second Saturday each month. Samuel W. M.; Marian W. Hall, secretary. King Solomon Lodge No. 78, New Brighton—Stated meeting second Wednesday each month. Alexander Webster, W. M.; James W. Butler, secretary. Prince Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Falls—Stated meeting third Saturday each month. Sherlock Boulding, W. S. Secretary. St. Gypress No. 13—Wm. A. Morrison, W. M.; Nelson J. Miles, secretary. Stated meeting first Thursday. Moneessen No. 79, Moneessen-Jullus Smith. W. M.; Ashby Boyer, secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Eureka No. 83, Bellevue-Stated communication second Wednesday each month. Elizabeth No. 88, Elizabeth-Joseph Bell, W. M.; Robert, Batch, secretary. Stated meeting fourth Tuesday. H. Pisgah No. 91, Uniontown, Pa. A. P. McClure, W. M.; J. H. Robinson, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Alpha Lodge No. 92, Pittsburg- Frank R. Stewart, W. M.; Herman Socks, secretary. Stated meeting third Tuesday. Progress Lodge No. 95-John. Williams, W. M.; W. m. Washington, secretary. Stated meeting second Friday. Little's hall, corner Wylie avenue and Robert street. Asaph Lodge, Connellsville-Meeting night first and third Tuesday night in the month. Rennier Slade. W. M.; Robt. W. Sanders, secretary. Box 224, Connellsville, Pa. 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. Pec. Esther 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 Roberts street. Jennie Graville, 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, 506 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stevenson, secretary, 54 McNaughar avenue. Allegheny Council, No. 232, fourth Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, secr- tary, 1837 Irwin avenue. Household of Ruth, No. 56, first and Third Friday evenings. Household of Ruth, No. 1784, second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs. Dyrie Crankleton, secretary, 1116 Decatur street. Allegheny Patricary, No. 11, fourth Monday evening. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. News items affecting these lodges phone mail to The Pittsburgh Courier. Meeting first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Odd Fellows hall, North Side. James Mason, C. f. T. A. Wilson, K. of R. B. North Side Lodge, No. 124. L. B. P. O. E. of W.-Meets at the Rest, 206 Robinson street, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of each month. J. Walter Frazier, E. R.; Jesse W. Harris, F. E. Gen. J. B. Sweltzer Camp, No. 98. Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.—Meets at Memorial hall, Fifth avenue, on second and fourth Friday nights of each month. New Castle Lodge No. 38. K. of P., meets first and third Friday, of each month. Alexander Williams, C. C.; Commodore Tilden, K. of R. S. Damon Lodge No. 28. K. of P., meets first and third Thursday each month at Odd Fellows hall, Wylie and Benton. Frederick C. Gould, C. C.; Jag. A. Baldwin, K. of P. & S. Jesse Harris, M. of P. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31. K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at Odd Fellows hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. I. F. JACKSON, V. C. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31. K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednes days of each month, at Odd Fellows ball. Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. L. E. 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 at Benton Hall, L. Young, C. H. Pryor, K. of R. & S. D. Alexander, M. of F. Dunlodge 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.; 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., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Mattle Sutton, W. R. Glass City lodge, 432, G. U. of O. P. Bentherel, Pa. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H. of R. 1413, Charlerol, Pa. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. L. O. OF ST. LUKES J. K. Minor council, No. 91. I. O. of St. Luke meets first and third Thursday nights at Thirty-sixth and Butler streets. No. 257. Eastern Star council, meets first and third Monday nights, at Thirty-sixth and Butler streets. St. Elizabeth, No. 504, meets first and third Thursday nights at Odd Fellows' hall, corner Wylie avenue and Benton street. Richardson's White Rose, No. 725 meets second and fourth Thursday nights. Zenobia council, No. 766 meets first and third Monday nights. Keystone council, No. 779, meets second and fourth Monday nights. Homestead council, No. 601, meets second and fourth Tuesday nights. Barton council, No. 694, Braddock meets first and third Tuesday nights. Gen. J. B. Swetzer camp meets on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at Soldiers' Memorial hall, Fifth avenue. The Liberty Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, meets on first and third Mondays at their lodge pool. Reofresh building, at 8 o'clock p.m. Mrs. R. E. Payne, Worthy Matron, 134 Plavel street, East End; Miss Sog, Booker, Worthy Recorder, 11 Lenogre street, East End. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge, No. 22, Knights of Fythias, meets the first and third wednesdays of each month at Malta hall, Sheraden street, East End. Hour of opening, 8 p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and H. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T. Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.; Sir Samuel P. Bucknet, generalissimo; Sir David D. Richards, Capt. Gen.; Sir William S. Lewis, recorder; Sir John W. Thornton, superer; Sir J. H. Powell D. D. prelate; Rev. J. H. Dandridge, assistant prelate; Sir Herman Socks, organist and musical director—Meets fourth Monday of each month at asylum, 6004 Center avenue, East End. IRON CITY COUNCIL Meets every first Monday at Old Fellows' hall, Wylie and Benton street. J. W. Anderson, secretary; J. T. Dorkins, W. M. Naomi Tabernacle No. 39, Daughters of Tabor - Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month at Formers' hall. Wylie, Avenue. End. Julia Tabb. H. P. 12 Mayflower street. East End; Maggie Moore. R. 682S Upland street, East End. McKeesport, Pa. Glittering Diamond Tabernacle, No. 37, Daughters of Tabor, meet 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. Walker lodge, No. 48. 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. B. Brother Charles S. Match, M. of F. B. Brother Stammon, M. of K. B. Brother B. Burton, Pangburn, M. of A. Brother Charles Henderson, I. G. Brother George E. Saunards, O. G. Brother George E. Saunards, M. W. Brother Charles, Preston, Brother French E. H. Greene, V. C.; Brother Simmons, trustees, Brother French E. H. Greene was elected delegate to the grand lodge. Advance lodge, No. 2995 of G. U. of O. F. election as follows: Guardian Oiram Simmons; James Bar James noble; Oscar Goodrich; treasurer Frank Sweeny; worthy charlain. Rev. John Lotterbury; worthy treasurer. R. B. Batch; E. Ernest Moore; P. S.; Fred R. Batch; P. N. G., A. T. Scott. N. F. Joseph K. Burges; A. F. N. French S. H. Greene advocate; Jesse Greene; French R. Batch and French H. 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; Joseph M. Lannon, G. S. warrend; Richard Staples, G. Jr. warrend; Jas. Lethwick, G. treasurer; La Royal Wilson, G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford, grand chaplain; Rev. W. H. Trus, grand lecturer. The officers of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania are: Sir Knigts Gobia Joseph L. Thomas are: Sir Knigts Gobia commander; John W. Fisher are: M. E. dep. 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, H. P.; Mrs. Martha Anderson, v. P.; Mrs. G. H. Hallard, C. R.; Mrs. R. H. Lee, V. R.; Mrs Lucy Blackson, C T. Queen Ester Tabernacle No. 516 O. O. of F. Daughters of Taber meet the third Tuesday each month at Odd Fellows hall, 2307 Wyle avenue, Mrs. S. T. Wilkinson, H. P.; Mrs. L. Wilkinson, V. P.; Mrs. D. Childs, C. R.; Mrs. E. Masley, C T. NEWS FROM ALL OHIO CORRESPONDENTS MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY NOON OF EACH WEEK. MANAGER. Smithfield, Ohio Smithfield, Ohio (By Vlo'a Carfér.) The Sunday school here is progressing very nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Freeman were the guests of Mrs. E. H. Harris on Sunday. Mrs. Cary Hargrave, Mrs. Georgia Beall and Mrs. D. D. Lewis were the guests of Mrs. Abbie Palmer on Sunday. James Harris of Cadiz, spent from Wednesday until Monday with his mother, Mrs. T. H. Harris, Lewis and wife were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed West from Wednesday until Saturday. G. W. Veney was re-elected janitor of the cemetery after serving four years, successfully. Mrs. Henry Smith was the guest of friends here on Saturday. Mrs. Russell Foutz of Steubenville, was the guest of friends here last week. Mrs. Florence Christian is ill. M. A. Washington has purchased property on Wood street and will move in the near Miss Annela McInnery, who was the guest of Mrs. Jas. Carter on Sunday. Miss Julia Mae Veney has tiltissis. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Harris spent Sunday in Hopedale. Festus Castle was the guest of Homer Harris on Friday night. Mrs. E. A. Powell is consalecent. Rev. R. R. Cooper spent from Tuesday until Friday with friends in Wheeling. Rev. Akey of McIntyre, close his series of meetings on Sunday night. Five accessions were added to the church. McIntyre Washington, Mrs. Chas Thomas and N. Mitchell are indisposed. Dave Freeman was calling on friends in Canton on Sunday. Emmet Beall of Dayton is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Beall. Steubenville, O. Steubenville, O. (By S. F. Cook.) Mrs. John Harris and son Robert and Miss Alice Harris were the guests of their auit, Mrs. Eli Gudyer on Saturday. Miss-Wilma Gudyer of Youngstown, is the other parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ell Gudyer. Mrs. Cox of Acme street, is on the sick list. Miss Sarah Porter spent Friday with her cousin in Burgetstown, Pa. Mrs. Julia Harris of O. O. returned home with day after spend- ing a brunch with her brother, W. M. Brown of Adams street. Mrs. S. L. Jackson and grandson, Samuel Wilson, who have been visiting her daughter, Miss Harry Jackson, have returned. Mrs. Alice Washington, who is in the hospital at Pittsburgh and was operated on is improving. Geo. Johnson of Green Street, visited this wife who is in the hospital at Pittsburgh on Sunday, March 3, 1912. The Ladies' Aid society of Simpson church met at the home of Mrs. S. C. Green on Thursday evening. After the transaction of business the hostess served refreshments. Mrs. Anna Thomas greatly surprised her husband on Friday evening by giving him a birthday party. Quite a number of their friends were invited, the occasion was a happy one indeed. The leading feature of the evening was some beautiful selections of music from the new piano which has lately been installed. We wish Mr. Thomas many more happy birthdays. Miss Beatrice Simpsons of Martins Perry is the house guest of her sister, Mrs. Walter Goode of Edgar Rev. Burton returned home on Saturday after a three days' visit with friends in Wheeling, Bridgeport and Wastins Ferry. Mrs. A. E. Ken; is still confined to the house. Mrs. Geneva Ford was in Wheeling on business last Saturday. Tallie Stark, who has been in Chicago or quite a while, is here visiting his mother. Miss Greenshaw B'Anchard, former resident of Steubenville and granddaughter of Mrs. Kate Bowman, was quaint married at the residence of her mother; Mrs. Emma Bianchard; Erin street, Pittsburgh, to Thos. E West on Wednesday, February 28. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vaughn attended the recital at Well's auditorium as guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Viney. Miss Gwendoline Thomas, who has THE COURIER. been quite ill with typhoid fever, is on fair road to recovery. The two weeks' meeting at Quinn A. M. E. church closed Sunday evening. Mrs. Rosa Johnson of Cleveland, the missionary evangelist, assisted Rev Butler. She is an able speaker. The meeting was a success. The church was as greatly revived, the professed faith in Christ. Mrs. Wright Pleasant will give an entertainment here on Thursday, March 14. East Liverpool, O. East Liverpool, O. (By Izetta Dorsey.) Company A met at the home of Mrs. Anna Forney on Burford street, Monday. The Eureka company met at the home Mrs. J. M. Tate on Tuesday night. Lunch was served. Company A will give an entertainment at Smith's hall, March, arch. man's hall, society society met at home of Mrs. Foster, entertained by Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Tate, Mrs. W. W. Allan, president; Miss I. V. Upshaw, secretary; Miss Reah Wilson Mrs. Emma Keys, William Brookens, Miss Eva Payne and George Pain were guests of Miss Bessle McCurren on Sunday. Elijah Jordon of Steubenville O., was the guest of Mrs. Hamm, Miss Emma Keys, William Smith of Dury Lane, is able to be out again. Mrs. Foster, Daniel Southall, who has been quite ill is somewhat improved. Alfred Tate is able to be out again. Mrs. Alfred McEntree is improving in health. W. P. Ormes is suffering with a severe cold. The mass meeting was held by the Negro citizens of Wellsville and the Negro church of Wellsville avenue A. M. Episcopal church on Thursday evening. Rev. Cotton of Wellsville, delivered a fine address after which the committee on by-laws and constitution made a partial report. The organization will be known as the Negro Advancement association. The object of the organization will be to create a among the people in the community held at E. Chapel, Wellsville O., will appoint a committee and the organization will begin work. Mrs. S. Brewlove of East End, is very ill. Mr. Logan of Oakland, is on the sick list. Mrs. George Lawson of Wellsville, O., is very ill. F. D. Curtiss of Cheater, W. Va., gave a very interesting address to the young people of Wellsville, O., spent Sunday with Miss Emma Cornellus and Roland Lewis spent Sunday with Miss Alma Mason. Aggie Tanner is ill with typhoid fever at the home of Mrs. John Bush. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lewis have returned to their home after a pleasant visit. Mrs. James Manly and family have returned home after an eight weeks visit. Miss Cafecelle O., is ill with typhoid fever. Frank Strawthers spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. G. E. Lawson. Mrs. Lettie Williams is suffering with an ulcerated eye. SALEM. O. (B: B. L. Logan.) Rev. T. B. Clayton, pastor of the A. M. Zion church is carrying on a revival and wants all that possibly can to attend. Mrs. Josephine Beeler had a prayer meeting last Tuesday afternoon at her home in West Main street. The Young Men's Bible class, organized by Rev. Robertton, is being splendidly and splendidly to join its meetings. The Twentieth Century club will give a dance on the 28th of this month. Invitations were given last week. Mrs. Anna King of Sydney, O., who has been visiting Mrs. Culpher, has returned home after a long and pleasant vacation. Mrs. Culpher was visiting in Alliance. At the home of Charles Johnson fire broke out, but was checked without causing serious results. A social was given by Mrs. E. Greene at her home in East Decy street, which was well attended. Music and recitations were the principal festivities of the evening. The society of the St. James church will meet at the home of Mrs. Bell Evans in Wilson street, March 29. Raymond Robinson of this city is visiting friends and relatives in Alliance. Youngstown, O. (By Wm. Saunders.) The Old Maids concert of the Oak Hill Avenue A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening was a grand success. Mrs. William Saunders is on the sick list. Louise Edwards Court of Calanthe No. 30: have completed all arrangements for their entertainment in Forster hall on Wednesday evening, March 13. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lonesome entertained about 15 of their friends in honor of their seventh anniversary at their home on Thursday afternoon and evening. The evening was an enjoyable one. Music, social talk being the features. A number of very fine and useful presents were received. Luncheon was served at a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. Pink Ward are rejoicing. It's a girl. First place is Lace of Mercrest street, is on the sick list. The Holmes reception on Friday at their home, 512 Erwards street, was largely attended. DAYTON, O. The Young People's Auxiliary of Eaker Street A. M. E. church will hold a sacred concert at the church next Sunday evening. A very extensive program has been prepared. James Guy and Elmer Simmons of Wilberforce, spent last Sunday as guests at the home of Sadie and Ruth Alston. Mrs. Milla has been quite ill. Mrs. John Miller, who for some time has been foreayed at the cigar factory is indisposed. Mrs. Elizabeth Alston has been quite ill. The Young People's Auxiliary was very beautifully entertained by Earl Rollins at his home on Monday evening. An interesting program was offered with a parliamentary drill by Sadie Alston. Little's Navdeen Mitchell, who has been quite ill is connaisec. Mrs. Green, the grand organizer of the Elks from Cleveland, was in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. Emma Jackson. Mrs. J. C. Collins, who has been the guest of Mrs. Alston, left on Thursday (or Cleveland where she will be the guest of her daughter. The remains of Mrs. Wallace, a for mer resident of Dayton, were brought from Cleveland for interment. Funeral on Saturday p. m. Rev. P. Alston was a Delaware visitor a few days last week. The Just-a-Few club gave a very fine banquet at the Elks hall. Zion Baptist Church has closed a wonderful revival. Miss Maggie Beckley left on Tuesday for Kentucky, where she will visit her mother. Mrs. Pete Miller who got severely burned just before Thanksgiving has just returned home. The Sabbath school of Eaker Street church is making extensive preparations for Easter. A unique love feast was given by the Odd Fellows to the Household sisters at the tall in Washington and streets. Many compliments were passed on the ladies in their evening attire. Frank Tarrow has been quite ill. Mrs. Mirah Gaines has returned from Lebanon, where she has been assisting in the revival meetings. AKRON O (By Mary Broad) On Sunday, March 3, 1912, large crowds attended the three services at the Second Baptist church, here, he was in honor of the nineteenth and A.V.s. ary of the pastorate of Rev. R. Jones. The first was spent in eulogizing the pastor, beginning in the Sunday school. Every one that spoke seemed so sincere and we are thankful beyond expression that we are favored with such a pastor and citizen. Reb. Jones' review of his 19 years of service as pastor at the morning service touched the hearts of his heirs and deepened welcoming love and respect for him and his wife. His subject was "What shall render to my God at all his kindness shown." For all he was R.L. Thomas, pastor of the Hillman Street Baptist church, preached the anniversary sermon and in a very impressive manner told the church how to show to Rev. Jones and wife their appreciation of his services as he had proved himself to be a true shepherd. At 7 p.m. Rev. Thomas preached against vices in and out of the churches. His two sermons were both so good and so helpful that we feel that Rev. Jones was led by the Holy Spirit in selecting him. Days of collection $142.62. Some of the visitors from out-of-town and the ministers took some part on the program were: Rev. R. L. Thomas, and son, Deacons Hirt, Wm. Guen and family. Youngstown, O., Rev. Runn, Mrs. Holt from Ravenna, Mrs. Evans, Alliance, Rev. Page and a large delegation from Wadsworth, also Rev. Bell and con-gregation of the A. M. E. Zion church, city. Ex-Deacon D. Johnson, Daughter. Miss Blanchard, and Brown of Cleveland, Mrs. Kate Rolls, and New�. Watson, O., sister of Mrs. R. A. Jones. The continuation of the anniversary will be as follows: Tuesday night, preaching by Rev. Jas. Green, Cambridge, O.; Wednesday night, reception by the church in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Jones; Friday night, B. Y. P. U. Entertainment. Miss Ida Douglas soent Sunday in Cleveland. Mr. Lancaster, grand deputy of the state of Ohio, visited the Deacon Lodge I. B. P. O. L. W. Sunda after re-moon. Re-moon Beverly Mann, with a group of Mrs. Mary Thomas are very sick with the grippiness of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown. Both are boys. Tom Lyons and Miss Marie Chapman were quietly married last week. Must receive notes by Tuesday. (Manager.) Zanesville, Ohio The funeral of Earnest Williamson was held on Sunday from the Baptist church. M. Kendal of Columbus, O. was in the city on Sunday. Mrs. Eva Bush of Columbus, is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Eather Brady. Mrs. Grant Busby spent Thursday in Newark, O. Mr. Wade of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting in the city. Jackson Carter of Ferman Hill continues ill. Mrs. Goden of St. Mary's street, is ill with a gripe. Rice Barnett is not much improved. Dr. M. C. B. Mason will lecture at the Memorial hall, March 11, 1912. Mrs. Martha Cooper of Willow street, is quite ill. Remember That every added subscriber helps to make this paper better for everybody New Castle, Pa. At 11 a. m. last Sunday Rev. W. H. Truss gave a short discourse and administered the holy communion. After a very pleasant general class the S. S. Missionary society held a session and the members received an excellent program. At 7:45 p. m. Rev. H. Truss delivered his second sermon from the Ten Commandments, taking the second commandment as his text. It was a splendid discourse and enjoyed by all who listened to it. Mrs. F. D. Wilkes and Mrs. A. Welfre were joint hostesses of Allen club, March 5. After the business of the club was transacted delicous refreshments were served at the home of Mrs. F. D. Wilkes. Mr. and Mrs. Cass. Lawson have rented to their home in Grant avenue, after an absence of several months. Mr. and Mrs. Sir Paul Jasper, recent bride and groom, are at home to their friends on West Fails street. Mrs. Green C. Ward is able to be out again after her long illness. Miss Minnie Ellis, who has been so ill is reported somewhat better at this time. Mrs. Emma Smith is very ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Franklin. Mrs. Jno. Reed of Mercer, was an evening guest of Mrs. Olando Fitzhush. She left for Youngstown on February 29. Mrs. B. Dillard, Mrs. Stannard, Miss M. Stannard, Mrs. J. Brown, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. K. B. Fletcher and Mrs. C. Hackett and others attended the mass meeting in Youngstown O., on February 29. Mrs. Dillard, Miss C. Brown and M. Thodes attended the opening of St. Mary A. M. E. Zion church, Swickey, last Sabbath. Jas. Elliott was called to Concord, Va. by the *Beath of his mother*, Mrs. Susan Elliott, which occurred on Sunday last. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON By E. O. SELLERR. Director of Evan- by College. Moye Bible Evan- by College of Chicago.) LESSON FOR MARCH 10. JESUS THE HEALER. LESSON TEXT-Mark 123-4. GOLDEN TEXT-"Himself took infirmities, and bare our diseases."-Matt. 8:11. Forty-one times St. Mark makes use of what is a distinguishing word in his gospel, "straightway," or its equivalent, "forthwith," "immediately," etc. Jesus, as was his custom, had been worshiping in the synagogue, and while there he had performed a great work of healing insomuch that his fame spread throughout the Galilee country; and forthwith as they enter Peter's house there is presented another difficult case, "Simon Peter's wife mother being sick of a great fever." It is a noticeable fact in the life of Jesus that he had his own particular intimate circle of friends with whom he loved to hold fellowship, the home in Bethany, and this home belonging to Simon Peter; are illustrations Why does God permit sickness and sorrow to come to those who are manifestly his most intimate friends? To those who love him most? Why Peter's wife's mother so greatly sick? Why allow Lazarus to die? These are heart-searching questions. Surely all, suffering is not caused by sin directly, for many innocent ones suffer for the sins of the guilty; much is allowed "to manifest God's glory"; some suffering is to test our faith, refusing us as by fire; and some be left to God's inestable wisdom. God can allow him to do some things without explaining his acts to men. Note, however, that Jesus' compassion caused him at once to show forth a beautiful example of the sort of personal work he would have us do. What the Act Teaches What the Act Teaches. Now note that the evidence of the cure is here also for "she ministered unto them." It must have been a complete cure, else how could she at once about her household duties? This act teaches us not only the fact of the cure but also the other lesson spoken of, the fact in his epilogue, of the most method of showing our faith is by our works. God justifies the believer through faith in his Son, but we are judged righteous before the world by our works. By her loving ministrations to those of her household, and to Jesus who was their guest, this ancient mother-in-law showed her gratitude and love for this act of compassion on the part of God's Son. God bless the mothers-in-law and stop our rossa. At the close of this busy day we can in our imaginations see the crowd of the city gathered about Peter's door. "At even, when the sun did set they brought unto him all, etc." One of the most charming and wonderful things about the Scriptures is that it says so much in so few words. One can feel himself a part of the crowd gathered at the close of that day, eager and anxious to see this new healer, and urgently, eagerly, presenting their loved ones that he may perform his healing ministrations are the shades of night shut him from their sight, or perchance he begin a journey on the morrow. The record significant in the second is the word all" in verse 32 and the word 34, the plain interference is that not all who were healed. Many are called but few chosen. God's call is to "whoseowher," but man by belief or by umbel does the choosing; and further, even in Christ's day it is plain that he did not banish nor heal all disease. The next morning, "a great white before day," Jesus goes apart for prayer. How much we need God's presence and wisdom which can be obtained only by "going apart" to the place of secret communion, especially in the day of our greatest success and popularity. The danger of material or other success is to turn man's thoughts away from God. As man contemplates the prowess of his own arm or the achievements of his own brain the temptation is to trust himself and not to trust God. Jesus knew the tests of service before Him and the need of vital contact with his Father. Having gained this through this early morning watch, he was ready to reply to Peter's unconscious test when he referred to Christ's popularity by saying that others had need of him. I must preach to them also, for this came I into the world. Chief endearment. The compulsion of a great mission gave Christ no time to consider the popular acclaim, or longer to pause at Capernaum, though there were doubters others who needed his minimaion. He healing of the body and the relief of human distress is not the chief end of Christ's ministry. He came to establish a kingdom and not preach the good tidings, for "therefore was I sent." Social service is indeed God-like, but Jesus tells us plainly that the soul is of more value than the body. (Matt. 8:33.) But everywhere he went Jesus found opportunity for service, for in another city there came to him a man full of leprosy, that loathes plague of the east. At this point some reference should be made to medical missions, to the work being done to relieve suffering in your own home town, and upon the foreign field. Refer to Isaiah's prophecy that Jesus was to bear our infirmities and our diseases, and emphasize that we are to follow in his steps. Contrast the human side as shown in verse 40 with the divine side manifest in verse 41, and call attention again to Christ's personal touch in verse 41, with the result that having broken the ceremonial law with regards to leprosy Jesus dare no more openly enter the city but dwell without in desert places (v. 45). Even there, however, he could not escape the people who resorted to him from every quarter. MRS. F. JONES Dedler and Manufacturer of HUMAN HAIR GOODS Switches, Puffs, Transformations, Straightening Combe and Hackle. 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NOTICE WASHED—50 boys from Grosse Pointe to sell the Courier Bridges and Saturday of each week. Come Friday evening to 1300 Wyle avenue for papers. Buffalo. N. Y. (By Mrs. Charity A. Neabit Parker). Rapahoe Lodge 3886, G. U. O. of O. F. and H. of K. No. 10, held their anniversary, service in honor of Peter Obden, the founder of G. U. O. of O. F. in America on Sunday evening, March 3 at Potter Street, Ind. Congregational church. The pastor, Beveral H. Parker, gave a spiritual address. During the lenten season Reb. F. Fosbrooks of St. Andrews. P. E. church (white) will preach every Sunday night at St. Phillip P. E. church. The Choir Guild of St. Phillip gave a fish supper, which was quite a success. Katie Hopkins, who has been in the hospital for some time, is able to be out again and is resting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. U. Smith in Market street. Mrs. Fanny Williams of Union street, is on the sick list; also is the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Copland of Clinton street. Mrs. Lillian Young has been indisposed for a few days. Mrs. Lillian was enforced to his bed again. His many Forester friends hope for his recovery. Mrs. E. J. Spencer of Market street, Mrs. L. E. J. Spencer of Clinton street, Mrs. M. Lacey of Clinton street. FRANKLIN, PA. The A. M. E. Zion church has closed their protracted meetings. Rev. Mrs. Viola Stout, who assisted Rev. Walters in his meetings, has returned to Coropolis. Mrs. Nate Lawson of New street has been called a habitata this week on account of the serious illness of Percy Blake, her son-in-law. Jerry Allen of Fifthth street is very ill. Mrs. Irene Hawkins is very ill at her home in Ninth street. The funeral services of Mrs. Perdue and her baby sons were conducted by Rev. P. P. Perry of Butler, Ph. assisted by Rev. C. P. Hurrington. The funeral was largely attended and a great many mourners present were many who knew the deceased from childhood. Mrs. Perdue leaves a humband, John Perdue, and two brothers, Samuel Scott of Franklin and William Scott of New York city, one sister, and a Lemonville stepfather. Thomas Newman of Franklin. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Eliza Patterson, New Castle; Mrs. Lucy Perdue and four children and William Robinson of Gove. Dus has the sympathy of friends and allusions in Franklin and Gove City. (By Nelle E. E. Grant.) That the Union revival has been prostrating of great good is plainly seen in church circles here. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, of Mt. Olivet, is deeply entrenched in Mt. Olivet, is deeply entrenched in the hearts of his people, who delight to follow him. Last Sunday was a busy day at Mt. Olivet. Dr. Thompson preached and baptised twelve persons at the morning service. At 3 p. m. Rev. H. J. Starks, D. D., of the A. M. E. Zion church, delivered the message to a large congregation. Rva. Drs. W. B. Anderson and Thomas Rord were present with many of their people rendering excellent assistance. Chas. H. Cratle has assumed his position as superintendent of the Sunday school. The collection during the day was a success, seventy dollars being real- Quite a number of the younger set gentsample attending the Sunday school mass meeting to be held on Sunday in Vanderblit, Pa. Frederick Robinson has accepted a place in the choir as cornetist. Mrs. Mary Jane Butler entertained at dinner Mrs. Laura Johnson of Coffee street and Miss Katie Williams of Campbellville, Pa. Quite a number of tickets have been sold for the grand musicale to be held on Monday, March 11, under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Ruben Settles is going to the Homeopathic hospital in Pittsburgh for an operation. 14 Augustus Thomas is on the sick list. Mrs. Walter Walter who has been ill some time is convalescent. Alexander Lewis who has been ill, is improving. Gen Little and Mary Williams were elected delegates to go from the Mt. Olivet Baptist church to attend the mass meeting in Vanderbilt. The home of James Butler was totally destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. "Mr. Butler resided at Cool Spring, three miles north of Uniontown. The loss being $3,000, covered by $2,000 insurance. Twenty persons were added to Mt. Olivet as a result of the recent union festival. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. St. Paul A. M. E. Church St. Paul church enjoyed another feast of spiritual good things last Sunday. People flocked to this church both morning and evening. Rev. Dr. Anderson baptized three men during the day. Rev. Moon of Fairchance, occupied the pulpit at the evening service delivering an acceptable sermon. Program for Quarterly Meeting at St. Paul Church, Sunday, March 70. 10:45 a.m. sermon and communion, 1 p.m. Sunday school and Bible class, 3 p.m. Union service by the four Atro-American churches, Rev. H. J. Church, will deliver the sermon, Rev. D. H. Thompson, D. D., of Mt. Olivet Baptist church will act as master of ceremonies, Rev. Thomas Ford, D. D., of Mt. Rose Baptist church, will have charge of lifting the collection, Rev. M. A. Dyer, D. D., of Brownville, will be present to cheer the good work a'eng. 7:45 p.m. sermon by Rev. R. H. Hunny, P. E. John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. H. J. Starks, D. D. is gradually making good at John Wesley. The good people of this church are learning to think more and more of their good pastor, who received 11 persons into the church as a result of the revival. The sacred concert given a John Wesley last Sunday was very fine as well as being very entertaining. Some of the best talent of the city participated. Mrs. H. J. Starks was called to Pittsburgh last week to the bed side of her sick daughter. Rev. H. J. Starks, D. D., by invitation went to Brownsville last Tuesday evening and delivered a sermon to the Good Samaritans. Continuing his trip to Pittsburgh the next day to join his wife. He will return home birthday the 23rd. James H. Johnson, aged 62, died suddenly on Friday night, March 1, and was buried from John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church last Tuesday. Rev. H. J. Stokes officiated being assisted by Rev. Dr. P. R. Thompson and Dr. Anderson. Miss Mary Johnson of Pittsburgh, attended her father's funeral there last Tuesday. Mt. Rose Baptist church. Mt. Rose Baptist church. Rev. Thomas Ford, D. D., received 17 persons into his church as a result of the union revival. They had a good day last Sunday. The Executive Board of the Youngbloods Baptist Association was in session at Mt.-Rose Baptist church this week. T. J. Woodward is bisiting relatives in Ohio. He will return the latter part of the week. T. R. Elicott of Connellsville, is a visitor in the city for this week. Miss Bertha Clopton of Vanderbilt, was a visitor of Miss Bertha Scott of Cleveland avenue, over Sunday. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympa- ty shown us during the illness and disease of our beloved daughter, Pearl. Mrs. Lency Hairston and family. Do not forget the banquet to be given by the Ladies' Church Aid soc- cies on March 25, at John Wesley A. M. E. church. Mrs. Laura B. Roult of Middle street, is on the sick list as the result of injuries received from a fall. The Uniform Rank of the K. of P. and of C. of C are preparing to give a grand banquet on March 20. The Brownville lodge will also attend. Admission will be 25 cents. See Fred. Hallow for tickets. Send all notes for the Courier. 187 Morganown street, or phone B. 111-R by 5 p. m. Tuesday of each week. Miss Julia Scott of the East End of town, left one day last week for Washington, D.C. where she has accepted a position with the N. B. association. She was accompanied to Connellsville by her father, P. M. Scott and Miss Frazier. Rev. Moore of Scrodtale and daughter, Miss Blanche Moore, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Thomas on Sunday last who has been discharged Miss J. Frazier of Middle street, is on the sick list. Quite a number of the Missionary workers of this place left here on Tuesday to attend the mass meeting held in Scottdale in the interest of Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the A. M. E. Zion church, among whom were Mesdames Trent, Darla and Johnson. Mrs. C. Empty Payne was the guest of Mrs. N. K. Hickman of Scottsdale last week and was also quite active in the mass meeting. Miss Lea Harris or Johnatown. Rg., who is the state organizer for the Pennsylvania State Federation and one of the officers of the mass meet- ing in Scottdale, reorganized the Lea Harris club of that town with the assistance of Mrs. C. Emory Payne. Jamior Reed spent Monday end Suit made for $10.00. Op. * Clean and Press Suits.....75c Press Suits.....40c Press Pants.....15c 61 North Gallatin Avenue, opposite Gallatin Hotel. Bell Phone. UNIONTOWN, PA. What They Both Said. Horace Greeley once wrote a note to a brother editor in New York, whose writing was as illegible as his own. The recipient of the note, not being able to read it, sent it back by the same messenger to Mr. Greeley for elucidation. Supposing it to be the answer to his own note, Mr. Greeley looked over it, but likewise was unable to read it, and said to the boy: "Go take it back. What does the hammed fool mean?" "Yes, sir," said the boy; "that is just what he says." To Remove Paint From Windows. In the spring of the year when there is so much painting done many people are annoyed by having their window-panes flacked and smeared with paint. If you rub briskly with hot acid vinegar you will find this effectual in removing paint—Harper's Bazar. SHARON, PA. (By Hazel Elemon) (By Hazeer Monessen. Miss Birdie Long of Monessen, Pa. who has been making extensive visits for the last three weeks, is visiting her brother, James Long and Mrs. Rev. A. J. Iring of South Shaton, Pa. A well filled house and an appreciative audience greeted the Jackson Concert band on Saturday night when they made their first public appearance. Praise was heard on all sides for their good playing and the rapid progress they have made in seven weeks. Friends from Youngstown and Hubbard, O. and New Castle, Pa., were present. The committee wishes to thank their friends for making it a grand success. Frank Walnwright attended the opening of the new church at Sewickley on Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. E. C. West attended the mass missionary meeting held in Youngstown on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Busey visited friends in Coraopolis and Sewickley on Sunday. The officers for the next three months were elected on Tuesday day night as follows: President U. S. Bray; vice president, Frances Flemon, secretary, Mary Burke; assistant secretary, M. E. Flemon; treasurer, Mrs. T. Busy; critic, Rev. West; budg, Hazel Flemon; sergeant-at-arms, Frank Walright. The Sharon Giants met at 69 Vine street on March 3 and had a very successful meeting. Captain Phillips requested all candidates for the 1912 team to be at the meeting to be held at 69, Vine street on Sunday, March 10, 1912. Mrs. T. H. Dillard has returned home after a week's visit with her sister. Mrs. Wm. Green of Youngstown. Ohio. Richard Pate'le of New Castle, Pa. was a Sharon caller on Saturday. Miss Bessie Kidd of Youngstown, O. visited Sharon friends on Saturday. Miss Henrietta Parm and M. Parm were guests of Sharon friends on Saturday. Peter Clopton of South, accidentally fall from his wagon and sustained a badly sprained wrist. The A. M. E. Zion Sewing circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. E. C. West on Friday afternoon. An enjoyable party was held at the home of Rev. S. Coleman on Monday evening in honor of their house guest, Miss Stella Langdon of Wheeling, W. Va., who will leave for her home on Wednesday. The evening was spent in playing games. Luncheon was served by the hostess, Miss Oldham. Those present were Misses Stella Langdon, Ella Thurston, Sadie McKinney. Mamie Logan, Frances and Hazel Flemon and Elmer Matthews Elgin Wainright, Thomas Cope and James Long and Brooks Ford. MEADVILLE (By Henry Smart.) Many of the colored men who work at the Erie shops have been recently on the sick list, especially those working in the brass moulding department. Their friends are anxious about them. Tuesday, 27th, a very interesting discussion took place at the Bethel Literary, subject. Resolved, that the color and not the condition is the great hindrance to the Negro. Chief speakers were Richard Johnson on the affirmative and Wm. Hudson on the negative. The latter ably defended his side and won. On the same evening at the A. M. E. Parsonage was organized a Young People's club named "La Bijou" Miss Carrie Kelley, president; Miss May Gillieside, vice president; Miss Winnfred Paul, secretary. Success to the young folks. On Friday evening, Martha I. the Stewardesses of Bethel A. M. E. church served a splendid in course lunchroom at the parsonage. It was well attended and the financial result was good. Amene good arrivals in this city are Miss Family Jackson of Olean N. N. Who is visiting her uncle, Will Stewart. A surprise party entertained the young lady on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henderson of Detroit, are here at the home of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Henderson. We are told that they will reside here and enter business. They have the good will of their townfolks. Mrs. Butler and daughter. Miss Byrd, are still visiting relatives at Sewickley. They are expected home at the end of the-week. Must 25 papers weekly to have notes published weekly even of this amount and must receive notes on Wednesday—(Manager.) 10 DARK green cloth with reverses side in blue and green plaid is used for this very useful coat. The large collar, which is pointed on sleeves and, center back, has the plaid outside, so have the turn-up cuffs. Horn buttons form fastening below collar. Hat of dark green straw, trimmed with spotted ribbon. Mater- rials required for the coat: 5 yards 50 inches wide, 4 buttons, 4 1/4 yards satin 22 inches wide for lining to hips. Cloth Costume.—Almond-colored cloth makes up well in this style. The skirt is quite plain-and short. The Will Announce Coming Marriage to Her Friends at a Typical Cupid's Luncheon. A charming malden who has yielded to Cupid's earnest pleading is to announce the fact to her friends in this pretty way: Eight of her nearest and dearest girl chums are to be bidden to a luncheon. The table is to be done in pure white, the centerpiece of bride roses, the candies white with white silken shades. At each plate a pink bridesmaid rose, except that of the hostess, where a pure bride rose will tell you the story. The place cards are to represent brides, the face being a photograph of the real bride. The favors are to be white suede card cases containing the cards of the happy girl and the lucky man. Can you imagine anything sweeter? In the evening the girl's mother is to issue cards for a dance to which all the gay circle of young people will be asked, and the cotillon figures are to be symbolic of the good patron saint who presides untringly over "afaires de coeur." There will be necklaces and fobs of tiny silver and gilt hearts. Hearts will be represented in fans, cups, aprons and cushions. One figure will be especially attractive: Red fencing hearts for the girls, bows and arrows for the men. The ices and cakes will all be hearts, with a plentiful supply of gift Cupids with arrows. CHEAP TONIC FOR THE HAIR Preparation That Will Increase the Growth and Impart Beautiful Sheen to Tresses. Eagerly the eyes of a woman will scan the pages of papers and magazines for the thousand and one little helps, especially those that are for beautifying the complexion or hair, or to remedy some physical defect. It sounds very good, and so it is, but when one mentally calculates the price of the much desired, it is with a sigh that the article is cast aside. There is nothing more beautiful than a woman's hair. It fulfills a mission when ugly features are beyond repair, for angularity and sharpness is softened with a delicate frame of beautiful hair around one's face. It is not possible to change the color without injurious results, and nature provides the shade of hair which best suits your complexion. But when it is dead looking, dusty appearing, broken, not properly arranged it destroys the best appearance in the world. Let the hair be ever so tawdry, broken or dull of appearance this prepara- Dollies as thin as gossamer are now being used with crystal glasses and jainty china. The latest importations of these are find as cofwebbs. Each disk is embroidered with the finest linen floss, and while the pattern seems to cover the bit of tissue it by no means gives it a thick look. The finger bowl set which expresses the newest style in the perfectly appointed table is of sheer holding cloth finished on the edge with a tiny embroidered scallop and garland of microscopic flowers worked in a trellis design. China Silk for Petticoats Women in increasing numbers are furling to china silk as the solution to the present petticoat problem. It outwears the usual petticoat silks and satins by far, and if of an ordinarily good quality, will launder without the damaging effect. Not the smaller of its advantages is its light, supple nature, which does not permit the tiniest suggestion of clumbsiness, and moreover, it can be had in any suit or dress shade. coat is one of the newest designs, cut like a man's morning coat, the collar and turn-up cuffs being faced with black satin. The double-breasted waistcoat is also of the black satin; a black satin button with simulated buttonhole trim each side front of coat. The toque has a crown of folded almond-colored silk with brim of black satin. A bow of black ribbon trims the side. Materials required for the costume: 5 yards 46 inches wide, 1 yard black satin 22 inches wide, 4½ yards satin 22 inches wide for lining coat. tion will increase its growth, impart a beautiful aseen and change its dull dead appearance. Boil a double handful of sage with one-half teaspoonful of salt and sulphur in one quart of water. Use leaf sage. Strain it into a large bottle, add as much quinine as you can hold on the end of a knife blade and put into the mixture 5 cents' worth of bay rum and 5 cents' worth of witchhazel. Apply it to the scalp with a medicine dropper. If the scalp is dry use a very little vaseline on the hair. The liquid will "cut" the grease. This is good. ONE OF THE NEWEST BLOUSES 1 Lovely Work Possible When Care Is Taken to Secure Properly Suitable Colors. Very lovely work can be done with ribbon, wide and narrow, self-colored or shaded, on some of the very pretty lace canvases so easily procurable in most fancy shops. The sort of articles best suited for this work are sachets, cushion covers, table centers, night-dress cases, etc. The lace canvases on which many examples has been worked is ecru in color and somewhat stiff. Care should be taken never to let your ribbon, be it wide or narrow, get twisted. Especially if the whole of the canvas is not threaded with cross lines of ribbon, it is necessary to line your work with a suitable color to show under it. Baby caps made in one piece are most attractive and also convenient, as they can be ironed flat and thus kept fresh and dainty. They are cut with a straight edge and a semicircular edge, very much the shape of one side of a tea cozy. The straight-edge is fitted to the face and the semicircular edge drawn into shape by means of eyelets worked along the edge, through which ribbon is run. Rosettes at each side are also formed of the ribbon. White ribbon, with blue scallops and forget-me-nots embroidered over it, would certainly make a lovely cap for the baby. A cap of this kind for winter wear should have a lining of thin wadding and silk. Novel Pendant. An unusual charm for the neck or bracelet is a pendant about an inch in diameter, gold rimmed and with double crystal sides. This frames the brilliant wings of a tropical butterfly, one facing each crystal. The coloring is vivid and beautiful and the marking odd. HOW DR. WRIGHT GOT CONTROL OF A PAPER. court, he would not have turned over the judgment of Mrs. Collett to the Financial Department of the Church, but would have carried out his original plan to hold the balance of the judgment over the Church as the sword of Damocles. I believe that this is the first time the real inside of the Napoleonic move in Church finance has ever been disclosed. Drs. Hurst, Hawkins, Watson and Thornton are all candidates for place. They have kept silent and endured this fa's accusation rather than be drawn into a controversy. But I am not a candidate and can speak. How far short, too did the editor come when in his obituary notice of the late Bishop Gaines he declared that he was an uneducated man and never mastered his mother tongue. This might have been said by some reporter, but by the editor or our official paper and a servant of the Church in a formal resume of the life of one of the Bishops never. How many men are there in America who have mastered the English language? Few, if any. Certainly not Dr. Wright. But consider the work Bishop Gaines did: Morris Brown College founded and scores of churches established. Still he is to be measured and judged by a man who has never spent two years in the pastorate. More Anon. JACKSON McHENRY. Delegate to General Conference. WHITE JUDGE TRAVELING FOR NEGRO SCHOOLS. (Continued from Page One.) this section of the country without working. There has never been a time in the south when the white people were not willing to help the negroes, and that is especially true today. The school which Doctor Shepard has founded is not a denominational one in any sense of the word. His idea has been that the people can best be reached through the ministers of their own race. I am a firm believer in foreign missions, but I don't think that they are as important as converting the Americans at home to the Christian religion." In touching upon the qualification for citizenship, as he did in the beginning of his address, he aroused pronounced enthusiasm. He said: "The negro can make a first-class citizen and a patriotic citizen. He is as thoroughly American as anyone. I am not a pessimist or an alarmist. But I am afraid that if we don't do something to alleviate our citizenship, the government will be in grave danger. The man who loves his God loves his country, and it is pretty well proved that the negro loves his God: It is well known that even the best educated people in the south at one time wanted to keep the negro in slavery, and my purpose in coming north is to let the people here know that the south realizes that it is important to educate the negro and to make a good citizen out of him. There are many undesirable negroes in North Carolina, but we believe that we can make good citizens out of them and we are going to do it. The problem that we have to face in the south is the same that you have to face in this state. There was a time when people in the south felt that their interests were entirely separate from the interests of the people in any other section of the country, but now we all feel that it is just as important to the people of Massachusetts to have good citizenship in North Carolina as it is to the people of that state, and that it is as important to the people of North Carolina to have good citizenship in Massachusetts as it is to the people here. The flood of foreign immigration that is pouring into the country is the good thing, but we must always keep the people who know and can sympathize with our government in as good condition as possible and that is why the training school at Durham has been founded. We must see to it that the homes are in good condition. When I was on the bench I had names on the criminal dockel of every race except one and that was the Jew. I attribute this to the fact that the Jews are more careful in home life and they are more particular in the training of their boys and girls at home. In North Carolina we are doing everything we can now to stone for any neglect we may have shown in the past. I firmly believe that we have made more advancement in legislation for education and for the building of roads during the past ten years than any other state in the Union. We realize that legislation cannot make a good man out of a bad man, but we can by legislating do away with liquor, gambling and thus remove the evil influences or at least minimize them. Ninety-five per cent. of all the criminal cases which come before me can be traced in their origin back to the barroom and by removing the barroom we remove a large part of the evil. scheme it seemed to me tremendous. it has succeeded, though; it is surely going a great work. The negro is an emotional man, especially in matters of religion, and illiterate preachers of their own race do them more harm than good in teaching them the wrong kind of religion. What we want to teach them above everything else is practical religion and good citizenship. We want to show them that they cannot become good business men or succeed in any branch of life unless they have the real kind of religion." Dr. James E. Shepard, founder and president of this movement, accompanied Judge Pritchard, who is chairman of the advisory board of the school, and spoke of its needs and the forthcoming ministers' conference of his race at his institution, which will discuss and study the social problems and the ways of solving them. He said that invitations have been extended the ministers of his race. Circultous Retribution. "Did you help elect that man because of his personal popularity?" "No." replied Farmer Corntossel. "I had my suspicions of him for a long time and wanted to shove him along to where the muckraker could get a good go at him."—Washington Star. Shipping to All Points a Specialty Advertising Point The Pittsburg County vet reached the 25,000 circulation as a circulation of the kind that p rrier readers are loyal patrons of the "stand the paper. through, a advertisements and all, a ende. They are in terested in our steady g row stronger each week. They read the ad ADVERTISERS. 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