Pittsburgh Courier

THIS PAPER IS NOW READ BY 10,000 COLORED PEOPLE WEEKLY THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. WHAT TAFT HAS DONE FOR COLORED PEOPLE Record of President Inquired Into By Members of the Race in Many Places LIST OF MEN IN HIGH OFFICE Washington.—Colored people throughout the country have been writing to friends and officials in this city making inquiry as President Taft's record in so far as concerns the race generally. Whenever a campaign is approaching the demand for records made in Washington increases. The many requests being received are burdened with the question, "How many colored men has Taft appointed?" and "How many colored men has Taft retained in office?" The average colored man, as the average German, Jew, Irish or whatever race, measures a president's regard and consideration for his race by the amount of official representation given. Knowing how much the colored people of the country are interested in the president's record in the way of representation given to the race, a systematic and tedious visit to the various departments and bureaus here discloses many interesting facts. Colored men holding office under this administration are placed under two heads—first, those appointed by President Taft and, secondly, those retained in office by him. Mr. S. L. Williams of Illinois, who holds the position of special assistant district attorney, in charge of naturalization at Chicago, by the refusal of congress to appropriate for such position was, at President Taft's request, appointed assistant United States district attorney at $2,000 per annum. But for the president's action in his case Mr. Williams would have been dropped from the government service. Made Room For Williams and Lewis. Mr. William H. Lewis of Massachusetts held a like position at Boston at a salary of $2,500. The failure of congress to appropriate for naturalization attorneys abolished his position; but, as in the case of Mr. Williams, the president caused him to be appointed assistant district attorney at Boston at the same salary formerly received, $2,500. Later, as many are aware, the president appointed Mr. Lewis assistant attorney general at a salary of $5,000 per annum, the highest place in the department of justice to which a member of our race has yet attained. Upon the resignation of John C. Daney of North Carolina as recorder of deeds Mr. Henry Lincoln Johnson was appointed to succeed him at $4,000 per annum. Mr. Emmett J. Scott of Alabama was appointed one of the three commissioners of Liberia to report upon the internal conditions and needs of that Negro republic. This position, though, while temporary, was one of great honor and requiring a very high order of intelligence, tact and constructive ability, and his selection evidences the president's confidence in the ability of the race to furnish equipped men for any position. Upon the resignation of Mr. Lyons as minister to Liberia Dr. W. D. Crumm of South Carolina was appointed to the vacancy at a salary of $2,000 per annum. Upon the resignation of Mr. Ellis as secretary of the Liberian legation Mr. Richard C. Dundy of Ohio was appointed to succeed him at $2,000 per annum. At the direction of Mr. Taff, Captain W. T. Anderson of Ohio, chapain of the Tenth civalry, was promoted to the rank of major at a salary of $3,000 per annum. Charles A. Cottrill of Ohio was appointed collector of internal revenue for Hawaii at a maximum salary of $4,000 per annum. Whitefield McKinley of Washington was appointed collector of customs for the District of Columbia at a maximum salary of $3,000 per annum. Mr. J. M. Alexander of California upon executive order was appointed deputy collector at Los Angeles, Cal. at $1,000 per annum. This position is under the civil service, and in making the executive order President Taft specifically stated that one of the reasons for making the appointment on executive order was that the colored people of California had not adequate representation in the government service. Pinchback and Vernon Remembered. Ex-Governor E. S. Pineback of Louisiana was appointed to a position in the internal revenue service at New York at a salary of $10 per day and later was covered in on the order of the president under the civil service, making his position permanent and not contingent in administration changes. Mr. W. T. Vernon of Kansas was appointed at the president's direction supervisor of Indian and Negro schools of Oklahoma. Mr. W. D. Johnson of Kentucky was appointed to a position in the department of agriculture at the direction of the president. Mrs. Boone was appointed postmistress at Mound Bayon, Miss., at $1,800 per annum. The positions to which Messrs. Lewis Cottill, McKinley, Alexander, Pinchback, Vernon and Johnson were appl RISING YOUNG ARTIST. HAS A PRECIOUS GIFT How Richard Lonsdale Brown Was Put On the Road To Success Richard Lonsdale Brown, the subject of this sketch, was born in Evansville Ind., Aug. 25, 1892. He graduated from the West Virginia institute, where he studied paint painting. From the time he was a little boy he began to paint, quite without instruction and without the opportunity of seeing good pictures. He had read of the famous pictures in New York, and having saved money for the journey he came to the city in the spring of 1911. After a few days among the pictures he had come so far to see he secured work at his trade. He had with him a number of water colors of the scenery in which he had been reared. Unsuccessful in his attempt to interest art dealers, he one day carried his sketches to the studio of Mr. George de Forest Brush. Mr. Brush saw their extraordinary originality and beauty and agreed to instruct the young artist. As a protege of the National Association For the Advancement of Col RICHARD L. BROWN. oired People he was enabled to pursue his studies without interruption. Through the courtesy of the Ovington Bros.' company, 314 Fifth avenue, New York, his pictures were on exhibition at their galleries from March 18 to 23. The work in this exhibition was painted in West Virginia and some among the hills of New Hampshire under the direction of Mr. Brush. About $800 worth of pictures were sold during the week of the exhibition. Mr. W. Rothenstein says of this young artist. "He has a very precious gift—a vision hull his own of nature which has a touching quality of beauty." The cover design of the Easter number of the Crisis is the work of this young artist. Doe in four colors, it required the acme of the printer's art to reproduce it successfully. The cover of the April Crisis is well worth the price of the magazine. INNOCENT MAN VICTIM OF BRUTAL SHOOTING A most brutal shooting occurred in in Jeanneau, Pa. Saturday night at the home of Rutus Easter. A small part of friends gathered to celebrate in honor of the visit of Mrs. Easter's sister, Mrs Gaines of Monessen, formerly of this place. All were enjoying themselves in a quiet way, when the husband one ople of the woman, who wanted his wife and family to go home, instead of asking them to do so went to the home of the constable and got him and four other white men to pill the house or disorderly conduct. All the men were arrested and accompanied the constable willingly. As they left the house a train was passing and Rutus Easter was walking in front and being told to wait, he did not hear the noise of the train, so the fellow who was about ten feet behind him shot him in the back. Then he was carried to the jail, thrown in and left without any attention whatever from 11 o'clock Saturday night till 7 o'clock Sunday morning, by which time he nearly died to death as none of the other prisoners could reach him. Mr. Easter was taken to the G. Greensburg hospital Sunday, and is not expected to live. At the present writing the fellow who did the shooting is not under arrest. It is time such horrific is stopped. If it had been a white man shot by a colored man he would have been punished right away. Mr. Easter is a quiet, portable man and is a member of the K. of P. lodge. It is reported that the fellow who did the shooting was not of in depressed. Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. EMANUEL JACKSON, AN NEGRO TURNED DOWN OLD CITIZEN IS DEAD BY ADMINISTRATION Preachers Who Frequent Clubs Or Elks' Rests Are Not Eligible To Membership Pittsburgh. Pa.—The leading colored Baptist ministers of this city and vicinity have organized a ministers' alliance, which has attracted more than ordinary attention because of some of the articles embodied in the constitution and by laws. One of the articles directs that any minister who frequents club rooms, Elks' rests or uses profane language cannot be admitted to membership. The preamble to the constitution and two of the articles in the by-laws follow: Whereas, the New Testament clearly teaches the value of Christian unity; and the sweetness of holy fellowship which is produced by meeting together. We, the colored ministers of Baptist churches of Pittsburgh and vicinity have united ourselves into an alliance for the purpose of exchanging thoughts and ideas of how best to conduct the work which the great Head of the church has committed to our hands. ARTICLE IV. A uniform rule of ministerial dignity, politeness and respect must at all times and under all circumstances govern the members of this alliance. Anyone who refuses to come to order when repeatedly requested to do so by the president, unless he is supported by the alliance, shall lose all rights and privileges as a member, until he shall have satisfied the body of his willingness to observe decorum. ARTICLE VU. No applicant's name will be considered for membership of this alliance who is known to use protane language, or to frequent club rooms, Elks' rests, etc., or is guilty of conduct unbecoming a minister. The officers of the new alliance are: Rev. J. H. Holder, president; Rev. Rodney C. Fox, secretary and treasurer. Rev. J. H. D. Welle, Rev. W. W. Boone and Rev. R. C. Fox are on the committee on constitution and by laws. DETECTIVE COLE WILL NOT RETIRE McQuaide Says Veteran Sleuth Is Too Valuable a Man For City To Lose Detective George W. Cole, whose application for retirement was accepted Monday by the police pension board, is not to leave the department. At a special meeting of the board Monday Cole's application was reconsidered and upon a motion made by Superintendent of Police Thomas A. McQuaide. Cole's application was ordered returned to the detective. After several conferences with both Director John M. Morin and Superintendent McQuaide, Cole decided to withdraw his application. Mr. Cole has been serving the city over 25 years as captainman and detective and was entitled to retire on half pay for the remained of his life, but at the earnest solicitation of his friend, Highestintendent of Police Thomas A. McQuaide, who realizes his value, notwithstanding he belongs to the Race, has persuaded him to remain which shows the high regard the brainiest man of the police department ever had thinks of Detective Cole. It is quite a compliment to George that he deserves it. Had he been retired he would only have transferred his services to the county as District Attorney Blakely would only have been too glad to add to the efficiency of his force by appointing him a county detective, long live Detective Cole. EMANUEL JACKSON, AN OLD CITIZEN IS DEAD One of our oldest and most respected citizens and business men died on Wednesday in Chicago of pneumonia, where he was conducting a large undertaking and literary establishment for the last ten years. He was born in the o. o. borough of Birmingham, South Side, and lived there nearly all his life. Many years ago he enclosed in the contracting and shipping business and handled some very big contracts for the city and street car companies and later established the undertaking business on Bingham street, which has been conducted by his sons Robert and Howard Jackson. He leaves a wife, daughter, one brother and three sons and a host of friends to mourn his loss. As no man was better known and more highly respected by both white and colored people. The community has lost a very useful member of the Race. He was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church angel will be buried from his late residence. Thirtieth and Bingham street, Sunday afternoon. A Kind Heart. "Who don't you get married, colo- colel?" I am not so cruel. It would make on happy and a hundred un- ter."—I'll go platter. PITTSBURG. PA., APRIL 6, 1912. F. R. STEWARD ENDORSED BY OLIVER WING Boss Wanted Steward, But AH legged Hon. T. P. Geary Refused to Run With Negro Since the Oliver wing of the Republican Organization endorsed Frank R. Steward for the Legislature from the First District, the Negroes have sworn an unprecedented loyalty to their candidate, and promise nothing less than a solid phalanx at the polls on April 13, the day of the Primary Election. Such an intelligent awakening among Negroes was never before witnessed in this section of the State. The complete record of "Tommy Geary and Stein, who represented this district two years ago is in the hands of these Negroes. It now develops that Geary is alleged to have refused to endorse any Negro for a position at Harrisburg two, years ago, although he went there at the expense of the Negro's vote; that he even want so far as to tell them that it was not their vote that elected him. As for Stein, his record is written indelibly upon the minds of the Negroes. It was Stein who, two years ago, failed to vote for the Bass Bill, giving as his reason that he did not know the bill was before the House for action. This is the way he attends to the business of his Negro constituency. He now asks that he be sent back to repeat his conduct of two years ago. The amazing presumption of Geary is amusing. He is asking the Negroes to vote for him this time because of what he did two years ago; forgetting that he had already said that it was not the Negro vote that elected him. In his desperation, he even forgets to say to the Negroes that he will vote for Steward, if they will vote for him. The Negroes are displaying more knowledge of political trickery than they have been credited with having, and their determination to have representation in Harrishburg next year can be read in their actions as well as their countenances. Geary might have been the choice of the Negroes if he had not given expression to this race prejudice, when he suffered himself to be quoted as saying that he would not run on the ticket with a Negro. That was the straw that broke the back of the camel. The Negroes are now telling him that if he could not run on the ticket with a Negro, he may rest assured that he will not be elected by their votes. GREAT PLAY "FROM CABIN TO CONGRESS" At Homestead A. M. E. Church On April 9th, 1912 This wonderful play "From Cabin to Congress Or Fifty Years' of Freed- don," in five acts, will be given under the direction of Mrs. C. W. Posey for the benefit of church, Tenth street. Homestead, Tuesday evening. April 9. Don't fail to see this beauti- ful drama. Doors open at 7:30 and entertainment will commence at 9 p.m. Come out early if you want a seat. The life of one of our colored boys will be portrayed from slavery to congress. Don't miss it. OLD FOLKS HOME FAIR PLANNED FOR MAY The board of managers for the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Women are at work on plans for the annual fair and dinner which will be held this year on Thursday, May 2, 1912, at the Old City hall, Market street, Pittsburgh, Pa. The management asks that all social and fraternal organizations hold this date open, so that the many friends and well wishers of the home might attend. NEGRO TURNED DOWN BY ADMINISTRATION At the regular meeting of the Homestead, Pa. borough council last night, an effort to place a colored man, Walter Gant, on the police force to take the place of Patrolman Elliott, who has resigned, was defeated by the administration by referring it to the police committee, on motion of Councilman Schooley. The motion to place Gant on the force was made by Council Jones of the Third ward. Schooley's substitute motion was carried by the follo- long vote. In favor of referring to police committee—Crouch, Jarzey Morgan, Pihmann, Schooley, Seebe Wilson and McGuire. Against referring to committee—Davies, Eicholz, Frankel, Joras, McGeever, Shea and Sullivan. bills to abridge on the sum of the dustri- improve new West $10,500 school state. for out p- school with rish I L Br is a Eckst huslizen a news graph is his The south school approach beguin the r its on $5,000 NOTICE ALL OUT-OF-TOWN NOTES MUST BE IN THIS OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY NOON. TO ALL AGENTS—WE FIND IT NECESSARY TO MAKE OBLIGATORY UPON ALL AGENTS TO SEND REMITTANCE WITH NOTES TO INSURE PUBLICATION. MUST HAVE CHURCH NEWS TUESDAY. THE NEGROES OF NEW YORK CITY GETTING BUSY Forced To Give Up Hall Used For Meetings Decide to Have Something of Their Own The negroes of New York city are at last waking up to the feasibility of having their own halls, meeting places, theaters, club rooms and so on, and there, is much talk of building going on these days. There are many sensible colored people here who have discussed this matter for many years, but nothing has ever resulted from their talks and suggestions. But at the present time, there seems to be a great awakening along this particular line. The fact is, our people here are being forced in a manner to do what they are about to do. The various lodges, societies and other social organizations pay every year to the white owners of halls and meeting rooms many thousands of dollars. Whereas, if there were one or two large buildings having meeting rooms and halls suitable for dances, receptions, etc., owned entirely by colored people, all of this money which is now being paid out could be saved to them, and the cost of their building could be repaid to them a few years. Our people here were all along depending on an old building on West Twenty-ninth street, called Association hall, for holding most of their meetings. This place was once owned by the colored people, and was then known as the Odd Fellows' hall, but by the usual bad management or something else, this place went into the control of the white people, and now, by reason of some other changes, all of the tenants of the building will have to vacate and the colored people are obliged to find new quarters for their meetings, hence this great awakening and much talk of building. The writer is very glad of this awakening and sorry it was so long in coming. Nearly all the big associations, clubs and lodges of every other race and nationality in this city, with the exception of the negro, have their own halls, theaters and club, rooms and now that this great activity is being manifested, we hope something tangible will be the result. Already the new theater is in progress, and plans for erecting in Harlem a new home building for the colored Y. M. C. A. are being formed. The Clet club, an organization of colored muscial people of this city, at a recent meeting announced their intention of building a home in the near future and some of the orders of Odd Fellows are trying to raise enough money to have a hall of their own. We hope that all of these projects will materialize so that the colored people here will be able to meet whenever they want to and can have their entertainments, receptions, picnics, balls, etc., without having to go to a white person and pay their good money and get places with very little accommodation. MUCH APPROPRIATED FOR COLORED SCHOOLS Kentucky Legislature Was Very Liberal in Dealing With Negro Institutions. Louisville, Ky. (Special)—The state legislature of Kentucky closed its business, and of the numerous bills passed, not one was aimed at the abridement of the negro's rights, but on the other hand the colored people have cause to rejoice in that quite a sum was appropriated for the education of the young men and women of the state. Frankfort Normal and Industrial Institute received $17,500 for improvements to be made in the two new buildings recently erected. The Western Industrial school was voted $10,500 for the erection of a small school in the western part of the state. The Kentucky Home Society for the caring of little children without parents was given $5,000. All the schools have been remembered each with appropriations. Dr. C. H. Parish is head of the home and Mr. Lee L. Brown is the secretary. Mr. Brown is a young man and is a graduate of Eckstein Norton University. He is a hustling and progressive young citizen and does splendid work in the newspaper field, also conducts a stenographic school and Miss Marie Streaty is his assistant. The finest school building in the south is that of the new Lincoln school. It was dedicated Feb. 12 with appropriate exercises. Its erection was begun about 22 months ago, during the regime of the old school board. Its original cost was estimated at $45,000. Various additions and improvements, added from time to time, brought the cost of the building to a much higher figure, and when the present board came into office it was found necessary to appropriatte still more for its completion. Its total cost amounts to $50,000. It is located at orphan and Bland streets and accommodates 4:00 pupils. It has every modern convenience and Prof. J. W. Bell is the principal. DURHAM SCHOOL TO HOLD A CONFERENCE Asks Its Members To Vote At Primaries For Candidates In His Interest HOPE LIES IN EX-PRESIDENT The Airo-American League of West- moreland county, Pennsylvania, has endorsed Theodore Roosevelt for President of the United States and asks its members to vote at the Republican Primaries to be held April 13, 1912, for the following candidates in his interest: For Delegates to the Republican National convention: First Legislative District. Dr. J. W. Shelar, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Second Legislative District. W. S. Wible, Greensburg, Pa. Geo. K. Kline, Alleghen, Township. J. Q. Waters, West Newton, Pa. G. H. Thomas, Monese, Pa. Elmer Henderson, Trafford, Pa. GEO. H. HOLLEY. President Afro-American League. E. E. Robbins for Congress, Danny C. Ogden for State Legislature. JOHN WESLEY A.M.E CHURCH RECEPTION The committee on the full dress leap year reception, gold watch and diamond ring contest, met on Wednesday evening. Other holdings $2.50 are given to the committee. Those are turned filed on Wednesday April 29, will permit the lady company to attend the grand concert in the auditorium and the banquet in the lecture room. The contestants on the gold watch are Mrs. L. H. Monroe. Estella Robinson, Ida Nelson, Amelia Campbell; on the diamond ring, Miss Mary Hamlin, Rebecca Mason, Pearl Hicks, Rosa Fisher and Mrs. Eliza Green. A splendid program has been arranged for Monday evening. Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. a special program has been arranged. Prominent laymen have been invited to speak. Charles A. Andedson is manager. He and his efficient co-workers are striving to make the Sabbath afternoon and Monday evening reception a grand financial success. W. H. THOMPSON TALKS ON "SCHOOL QUESTION" W. H. THOMPSON TALKS ON "SCHOOL QUESTION" It has been some time since I have said anything, but I have been thinking. I have been very busy in the last four weeks visiting schools of our ward. I find some things very favorable and some I will not make mention of till later. In Minorville school we have one colored boy, Walter Newman, who stands ahead and the principal acknowledges that he was the banner of the school. We have some very bright boys attending school in this ward. Now men, what are we doing for the advancement of our boys, when they finish school. We must come together and look after the interests of our own. Ask yourself why we have no colored teachers in this ward. We can only blame ourselves. All other races have been recognized. In the city of Pittsburgh there are one thousand Italian children in attendance at the Hancock school, they have six teachers. Two thousand Hebrew children in twenty-two teachers. You see we have been sleeping on our opportunity, let us wake up and get busy. We can accomplish great things in the future if we will look after the interest of our ownselves. Now we have one of our own in the field as a candidate for legislature. Frank R. Steward. Let us see and we cannot sacrifice a little of our time on April 16 to the polis and vote for our own candidate. See if every man can take one of his friends, every man get busy, do his duty, we will come out conquerors. As a race of people we will now be recognized until we get a representative in all city and county assemble. We must find finding fault with the other fellow and look after the welfare of our own race. Since I have been elected to my position I see the great mistake we have made in the past. Let us look forward to the future not at the past. We are holding meetings on Tuesday of each week in Thompson hall. 2635 Wylie avenue. I am sure any man attending these meetings if he has any race pride about him he will become interested. There are a great many things I would like to mention, but we must do more work not so much talking. The Pittsburgh Courier is on file Carnegie Institute Periodical Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW. FIVE CENTS A COPY Institution Afferds Opportunity For Pastors and Teaches To Prepare Themselves POTENT FACTOR IN EDUCATION BY GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Durham, N. C. Throughout this and other states the ministers of the race are manifesting an appreciable interest in the forthcoming ministers' conference to be held July 6 to 13, Inclusive, at the National Religious Training school in this city. This movement was born in the fertile mind of the Rev. Dr. James E. Sheard, the founder of the most essential educational and religious undertaking ever inaugurated for the wholesome uplift of the race. The plans of the conference are so comprehensive and farreaching that not only ministers of the race are sanguine over the needed results that will be gained from such a meeting, but leading white divines in many sections of the country are giving impetus to the effort by substantial encouragement. Dr. W. Y. Chapman, pastor of one of the richest Freshwater churches in the country, located in Newark, N. J., is an enthusiastic advocate of the conference. He says that the sociological problems of the race are largely to be solved by the Afro-American preachers. He has visited this famous institution several times since it opened for the reception of students and has carefully studied conditions. Such a force is as Dr. Chapman, who always contends for giving the Negro every right that is guaranteed an American citizen, will again this year give a series of lectures at the summer school and Chantanqua. Dr. Shepard is receiving applications from ministers in many sections of the country and the preachers in the rural district who need such inspiration and instruction as will be derived from such a conference. The progressive citizens of Durham of both races are preparing to make this meeting one of national import. The institution will entertain during the work of the conference all ministers without it. Such a response of divines, entirely undeniational, deliberating upon questions of vital import to the race and nation will be epocalyptic in character. After a careful investigation it has been found that there are 20,000 Afro-American preachers in this country and that only 3,000 are rightly prepared for the noble work they should accomplish; hence the need of such a conference is apparent. It will be a potent factor in reaching the masses of the race and turning the activities of thousands of them into channels of usefulness. Beginning July 3, the summer school and Chaucanqua of this well known educational and religious Mecca will be crowded with students and teachers and visitors. Dr. Johnson of Xenia, O., the noted Bible student and instructor, says that this effort has an influence and helpfulness analogous to the movements of the white race, and, although as one of its lecturers, he was greatly benefited. The musical features are away above the average. Noted singers and reciters are beard daily. Such lecturers as Professor Kelly Miller, Mr.D. Webster Davis, with his, wholesome wit and philosophy, and Professor Douglas. The program for the summer school and Xhautauqua as is now being arranged will be one of the greatest sources of inspiration, educational and with splendid social diversions, that have ever been accorded the race in the south. The splendid-achievements of the race along commercial and professional lines in Durham are "native ideals" for the visitors, so all who will attend the ministers' conference, summer school and Chautauqua will be encouraged by such concrete evidences of racial progress. OBITUARY Mrs. Maria Ringgold. Thursday, March 28. the funeral services of Mrs. Marie Ringgold were conducted by Dr. Lee. The deceased had been a member of John Wesley church for thirty years. She leaves two daughters, five sons, thirty-two grand children, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The church extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. Virginia Hunt Miller. Mrs. Virginia Hunt Miller, a member of Brown Chapel church, died on Thursday morning, March 28, 1912, after a long illness. The funeral services were held on Friday evening and interment on Saturday morning, Rev. Dr. Morris officiating. Hint to Editors If you are really eager to have something copied all over the state, often with credit given, print a piece about advertising—adiseve everyone to advertiser talk about the value of advertising. It won't take long to show how widely your paper is read. Another Battle For Liberty Another Battle For Liberty Mayor William A. Magee has declared that the people of the 43rd Senatorial District must accept his brother Charles J. Magee. Mayor Magee seeks to make the people of this district Political Slaves? Serve Notice On Magee That the Magee is using the policemen to drive the colored people into line for his brother. DO YOU APPROVE OF THESE METHODS? IF NOT Vote For Vote For HIS PLATFORM-A SQUARE DEAL TO EVERY MAN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE. CREED OR COLOR. BUTLER, PA. (By Grace J. Booth.) William Henry, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McDonald, Lyndora, Ile., died on Thursday; March 4, 1912. Walter Miller has returned to his home after spending a month's vacation visiting his father and relatives in Chase City, Va.; he also visited in Richmond, Va., and the banks of which Mr. Mitchell is the president. Mr. Mitchell showed him the difficult parts of the bank which was quite a treat. He left his father, who is 92 years of age, feeling much improved. Rev. Perry preached a very interesting sermon at Shiloh Baptist church on Sabbath. The offering for the day day, amounted to $17.56. Easter exercises will be observed at Shiloh on Sabbath evening. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Hattie Mills, who has been on the sick list, is much improved. Joseph and John-Wynn spent Sabbath in Pittsburgh. Pa. Easter exercises will be observed at the A. M. E. church on Sabbath evening. All are cordially invited to attend. The ladies of the A. M. E. church will hold an entertainment on Easter Monday. No news was sent to me last week to be published in our paper. Many of our customers were wondering why Butler did not have any notes. It was due to the fact that our people are too neglectful. Any one having notes leave them at 196 Cleveland street by 10 Monday night of each week. Mrs. Samuel Campbell and little daughter, Rosaline, have gone to Allegheny, Pa., where they intend to make their future home. Mrs. Anna Wynn of West-street, was a Sunday visitor in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Asa Warrick was a business caller in Butler the first part of the week. She was the guest of W. M. Hilt and family of Bluff street. We are very sorry to know that the colored people of Butler do not take more interest in the Courier. Every family should patronize the Courier. The paper of our race. SCOTTDALE PA (By Blanche Moore.) Prof. Puller, principal of the public school of Vanderbilt, Pa., was a business visitor in Scottdale, Pa., on Saturday. Mrs. P. Evans of Uniontown, Pa., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Evans last week. Miss Mary Smith of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., worshiped at the Morning Star Baptist church on Sunday. Misses Duncan, Jones and W. Boone, Mayna Byrd of Connellsville, Pa., were calling on Miss Edith Moore on Sunday. Mrs. Ida Muse has moved from Kiefertown to Second avenue. Mesdames Ida Muse, Nannie Hickman and Ella Hurt and Harvey Blanche Hickman and Stella Harvey were callers at the residence of the Misses Moore last week. Mrs. P. Gaines worship at the Morning Star Baptist church after several months of illness. Mrs. C. Webster, district president of the Baptist H. P. and M. society, was a welcome visitor of the Morning Star Baptist Missionary society on Thursday. Morning Star Baptist Church. Morning Star Baptist Church The members of the White Baptist church have kindly offered to the pastor, Rev. H. H. Overton and his members of the Morning Star Baptist church, their beautiful stone edifice to hold their grand rally on Sunday. April 14, at 3 p.m., at which hour Rev. P. H. Thompson of Uniontown, Pm. will preach one of his excellent sermons. The members are striving hard to make this rally a financial success and wish all the friends and well wishers to attend this service. The ladies of the Morning Star Baptist church gave an entertainment on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. James Warnack, which was a grand success. The Easter exercises of the Morning Star Baptist church promises to be one of the best which will be held at 3 p.m. Every person is cordially invited. The Pittsburgh Courier is on file Carnegie Institute Periodical Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW. Monongahela (By Helen F. Batch.) Mrs. Sarah E. Cater was the house guest of Mrs. Mary C. Harris last week. George E. Smith was a caller in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Mrs. James Brown of East Pittsburgh, was a week-end visitor with Mrs. Joseph Simmons. William Williams, Edward Taylor, Ernest and Waverly Clanton, Anthony Clatron were callers in Donora on Sunday. Mrs. George E. Smith is not improving very rapidly. Mrs. Turtley and Mrs. Melissa Fenderson were the guests of Mrs. Jacob Simmons on Sunday. Mrs. Robert Beane and her son, Malcourt Vincent, are visiting Mrs. Beane's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Batch of Railroad street. James Viverett was a caller in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Mrs. L. J. McPherson entertained Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Griffy at dinner on Sunday. Miss Mary Pangburn is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas Viverett, of Hancock street. The Magnolia Missionary society met on Thursday at the home of Mrs. McIntyre. After the routine of business a totohose repast was served by the hostess. Mrs. L. C. Garland, Mrs. John Bassett and Mrs. Mae McIntyre attended the union at Donora last week. Mrs. John Bassett, Mrs. Ed. Clark were in Pittsburgh on Sunday to visit Ed. Clark, who was hurt in the mines and taken to the West Peirn hospital last week. Jasper Sterling had his left arm taken off above the elbow in the mines last week. Sherman Brice, aged two and a half years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brice, was struck by an automobile on Sunday afternoon, while crossing the street in front of the A. M. E. church, West Main street. The Sunday school services were just dismissed, and the child darted across the street. The automobile was driving very fast and hurled the child to the ground. The child may be injured badly. S. B. Batch and Wm. Catin were college in Chandler on Sunday. The services of Bethel A. M. E. were well attuned on Sunday. Smothers preached a very interesting sermon at 10:45 on "Christ's Triumphant Ovation Into Jerusalem. Huston Davis and William Wood of Wheeling, W. Va. former parishers of Rev. Smothers worshiped with us on Sunday morning and heard some very encouraging remarks to the Sunday school. William Webster of Elwisworth, Pa., Mrs. X. D. Temple of North Side, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. L. V. Jones of Charlerol, were callers at the parsonage the past week. Easter Sunday will be a busy day in Bethel. The choir is preparing special music. The Sunday school will have quiet an elaborate program for 2:30 p.m. and the Christian Endeavor will have a special program for 7 p.m. WAYNESBURG (By Mary H. Workman.) The Easter program will be rendered on Sunday evening in the church, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Suttles delightfully entertained the Cosmopolitan club at their home on Grinee street, Friday evening. The evening was spent in cards and music. Wm. T. Baker and several others attended the funeral of Uncle Reuben Baker at Washington on last Sunday. Mrs. Anna Bruce is able to be out after a week of illness. Mrs. Louie Davis is much improved at this writing. Mrs. W. X. Tate spent Sunday in Pittsburgh. Mrs. John Bryans of Washington. Pa. spent Sunday here visiting relatives and friends. (BY Margaret J. Kittler). Foebach Court No. 15. H. of J., listened to its annual sermon delivered on Palm Sunday by Rev. J. N. Gibbs. His theme was "True Womanhood." He beautifully portrayed the lives of Ruth, Esther and Jetha's daughters, these being examples of true women; he also highly commended the court upon their general appearance and of the good work they are doing. A large audience was in attendance. Mother's Day will be observed at St. James A. M. E. church the first Sunday in May. Exaborate preparations are being made to make this a grand success. George Clark of North East. Pa., was a Sunday visitor with his family. Services every Sabbath at the St. James A. M. E. church. The sermons are spiritual and interesting. All persons are cordially invited to be present. Rev. J. N. Gibbs, pastor. Wilbur Sweatman is playing at the Colonial theater. He is causing no end of laughter by his comic singing. Miss Virginia Douglas of Meadville, Pa., was in the city last week. She being a member of Deborah Court, attended the annual sermon on Palm Sunday. Monday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lawson entertained at dinner in the evening the young folks an informal party in her honor. Among the guests were Miss Virginia Douglas, Isabell Valentine, Emma Dickson and Carleton Franklin, Caston Suel Walter Lawson. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Douglas is the house guest of Mrs. Alice Callens. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Waller and children of North East, Pa., were in the city last week, the guests of Mrs. Rosa Slow and mother. FRANKLIN, PA. (By Annie Burke Lawson) The annual sermon of Dorcas court was preached on Palm Sunday by Rev. C. P. Hurrington at the A. M. E. Bethel church. The ladies turned out in regalia and Rev. Hurrington preached an excellent sermon to an appreciative audience. The following friends from out of town attended the funeral of the late Nathaniel Lawson, who was buried on February 26: D. D. Enty, W. Wilkerson, Templeton; Joshua Enty, Brookville, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Brown, Neshannock Falls; Mrs. Etta Bailey, Erie; Mrs. James Grandison, Samuel Polk, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Polk, Stoneboro; Mrs. Dessie Jasper, Mrs. Nina Lawson, Miss Love Stewart, John Polk, New Castle, Pa.; Mrs. Marilah Hamilton and James Lawson, Jr. Youngstown, O.; Wesley Paul, T. Grey, Miss Laura Gant, Oil City; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Law, Miss Martha Law and Miss Armenta Lawson went to Ashtabula, O., this week to attend the funeral of Fred Burke. Miss Louise Hyatt, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Washington, has returned home to Windsor, Ontario. Jerry Allen, who had an operation performed last week at the Franklin hospital, is resting easy at this writing. Mrs. Mary E. West, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lucinda Stevens, owing to the improved condition of Seth Stevens, will leave Saturday for Philadelphia for a short visit with friends before she returns home to Winston, Va. Mrs. Irene Hawkins and Mrs. Annie Henderson are still on the sick list. Mrs. Bertha Carter, Misses Phoebe Allen, Arminta Lawson, Mary Rinehart attended the Elks' dance at Youngtown last week. Miss Minta Lawson and Miss Stewart were the guests of Mrs. Sarah Lucas of the Denver house while there. The regular Friday evening dance given by Samuel Smith at Pulaski hall was well attended on March 29. Miss Valerie Johnson of Oil City was pianist. OIL CITY, PA. OIL CITY, PA. (By Velera C. Johnson) The Sunday services were largely attended and two very interesting seminars were preached by the pastor, Rev. H. G. Payne, last Sunday. The Easter program by the children will be rendered Sunday evening. Next Sunday a week will be our quarterly meeting. The presiding elder, Rev. Temple, will only be here for the evening service, at which time the communion will be given. Frank Bell still continues on the sick list. Master Charles Bolden, who has been quite ill, is better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Skinner will spend Easter in Canonsburg, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Skinner will visit in Sharon, Pa. with Mrs. Melvin Clopton before returning home. J. Collins has returned to her home in Jamestown, N. Y., after a visit with Mrs. Fred Collins. Your agent wants more subscribers. Please hand in notes not later than Monday evening. George Melton was a caller in Franklin Friday evening. APOLLO, PA. (By Thos F. Tucker.) Last Sunday Rev. W. A. Mason preached a spiritual sermon from Luke 2.52. Our pastor was at his post of duty again at 12:00 and spoke from Luke 6-12, which was very instructive. May God bless him to continue to preach in the purity to those people. We are glad to report Mrs. William Hayden, who has been in the Allegheny General hospital for 12 weeks has returned home. Mrs. Bearman, formerly of Philadelphia, now of Apollo, worshiped with us on Sunday. We welcome her back again with us. Edward Lankins of Pittsburgh, visited his sister. Mrs. J. S.utherland of Vandergrift, last week. Rev. D. F. Praley, P. E. of Allegheny district. A. M. E. Zion church, preached a very interesting sermon last Sunday morning. Rev. N. B. N. Butler of Blairsville, made a business trip to Apollo on Monday. Claver Enty was in Tempelton last week to attend the funeral of his brother. Isaac Little of Pittsburgh, is visiting his sister. Mrs. Claver Enty of Vandergrift, this week. J. D. Gardner of Pittsburgh, made a business trip here last week. Harry Barrett of Pittsburgh, was in Apollo this week. The Pittsburgh Courier is on file Carnegie Institute Periodical Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW. For Congress M. THE COURIER For Co ISADOR Isador Sobel, of Erie, who is candidate before the Republican voters for the nomination of Congress, is one of the ablest and most consistent Republicans in Erie city. He is known in that city as a "doer of things." He is thoroughly well equipped and would make a worthy successor of Hon. Arthur L. Bates of Crawford county, who for the past twelve years has served the people of his district as well as of the state and nation so efficiently. It is freely predicted by those who have known Mr. Sobel well for more than 25 years that there is probably no other one citizen in the whole district who could take up the congressional work with so much suc- LEWISTOWN LEWISTOWN (By Elizabeth Jenkins.) Ia'm Sunday was observed at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Wright took for his text, twenty-first chapter of Matthew, ninth verse. "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord." At evening special services were rendered in the interest of the Sabbath school. The amount of $6 was raised for rally. The exercises consisting of papers and music. Saturday, March 30, Mrs. E. Russell's class gave a pie and cake social, the proceeds amounted to $3. Easter Sunday will be held with a special program by Sabbath school and choir. Sunday, April 14, Mother's Day will be held appropriately. A special program will be rendered. Miss Anna Smith is visiting friends at Huntingdon. The silver offering and a special program was arranged at the home of Mrs. E. Russell last Thursday. The proceeds for delegate to the district conference. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mary Lewis.) A birthday party was given in honor of Miss Reeves Eugene Beard, at the home of Mrs. Ellen Pool! last Monday evening. Miss Beard received many handsome gifts from her friends. A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Miss Mary Lewis at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Alexander, at 118 Catherine street. Miss Lewis received many gifts, among them being a handsome bedroom suite from her mother, and a set of table silver from C. W. Alexander and many pieces of jewelry, linens and flowers. The following were present: Misses Marjorie Wilson, Mary Burrell, Blanche Smith, Jeneyla Harrison, Myrtle Banks, Elsie and Alice Bryant. Mrs. Lucy Lewis, Charles O. Henderson, Willis O. Burrell, Herman F. Darks, William Burrell, Zack Carey, James Hill, Benjamin Reede, David H. Stevens, Joseph Sloeet, Hubert Saunders, George, Charles and Clarence Lewis, L. Taxier. Friends of Mrs. Mary Cooper will be glad to know that she has been moved from the Memorial hospital to her home on Railroad street. Willis O. Burrell is ill at his parent's home on Bedford street, with pneumonia. Miss Myrtle Banks entertained a number of young ladies at her home of young ladies at her home on Trent street, last Saturday, evening. A delicious oyster supper was served. Those present were: Misses Vola Hall, Blanche Smith, Majorie Wilson, Martha Pool, Mary Burrell, Elsie Brant, Geneva Harrison and Mary Lewis. Mrs. Armond Taylor has returned to Philadelphia and Chester and is making her home with Mrs. Mayne Keys at 439 Bedford street. John Dorsey has gone into business for himself at 439 Bedford street. Mr. Dorsey is a barber. We hope our people will patronize him and help him to successful: ELIZABETH ELIZABETH (By Elizabeth F. Scott) The services were well attended at Allen Chapel on last Sabbath and Rev. C. Adjison preached two very interesting sermons during the day. The Sunday school is preparing to render a grand Easter program. Exercises will begin at 5 p.m. Sabbath evening. Prof. Spriggs and his chorus composed of talent from Monessen and Charlerol, gave a grand musical concert at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on Monday evening, April 1. The entertainment was a classical one in every way and was highly ap- cess as could the Erie man. There is nothing narrow about Sobel. As everyone knows he is one of the most congenial of men and he is the hardest kind of a worker. He never leaves anything half done. He never forgets his friends and he is too big a man to be switched off onto any side issues for the sake of evening up old scores. He is a Republican of Republicans, but is tolerant of the views and opinions of others. Being a citizen of wide experience and having no end of determination, a man of unusual executive ability and always diplomatic, the Republicans of this district will make no mistake in selecting him to represent them in Congress. preclated by the audience. Rev. J. H. Pangburn was taken seriously ill with pneumonia on Tuesday of last week and for a few days his condition was very alarming but at this writing he is much better. H: J. Walker attended the election of the officers of the Uniform Rank at their headquarters in Pittsburgh last week. George and Charles Addison and Russell Jackson of Pittsburgh were visitors at the parsonage last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batch are moving to Baltimore. Md., this week. Their many friends here regret to see them go but wish them much success in their new home. Must have notes in our office Wednesday morning. —(Manager.) McDonald, Pa. McDonald, Pa. (By S. J. Carter.) W. A. Hawly had a narrow escape from having his home burned out last Thursday morning and only the heroic work of Mr. Harvey saved his home. The trustees of the First Baptist church, W. W. Edmonds, W. M. Michel and Sterling J. Carter will hold their first annual leap year supper on Monday, April 15. They are sparing no pains to make it a success. They expect to realize about $50. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows held their leap year supper and concert last Monday evening and every body seemed to enjoy the occasion. Many out-of-town people attended from Oakdale, Bulger and Burgetstown. The Booker T. Washington Literary society had a grand program last Monday, the subject resolved "that the navy has produced greater men than the army," was won by Edward Bush and Miss Bessie Lynch, 2 to 1. M. J. Wells and Walter Carter, when the bell rang were hustling for the navy. The local quartet sang one of their famous melodies. The Dixie Four, a local quartet, are ready to book vaudeville dates for further information write to Lee Arnold Lynch, McDonald, Pa. Mention the Courier when writing. Rev. G. E. Salle was asked Sunday to reach at Bulger, Pa. which he consented to go as much missionary work needs to be done there. He was accompanied by one of the faithful deacons of the church, Chas. Berry. The Sunday school will deliver their Easter program on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The music being under the direction of Prof. Redd, is something worth hearing. Every body is invited to come and listen to the children. Many of the colored miners of McDonald and velvity are out on a little suspicion which will not last long. They all seem to be enjoying the vacation. The colored voters of McDonald will vote as one in the next election. They are tired of voting and don't get no benefit. If a black man's vote will elect some white man why then can't a white man vote to elect a black man. Mr. and Mrs. John Ragland of the South Side spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Carter. Rev. G. E. Salliee was a business caller on Monday in Pittsburgh. Emmit Carter is spending a few days in Moundsville, W. Va., and also visited his sister in Welksville, O. The McDonald people seem to be very unfortunate in having to go to the hospital, no less than eight having gone there in a short while. Mrs. Sarah Johnson of West End, McDonald is slated to go there soon. We hope that her operation will prove successful. Word was received from Henry and Willard Harris who went to Portland, Ore. They send word back that they are in a prosperous city and enjoying good health. The Pittsburgh Courier is on file Carmesne Institute Periodical Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW. MRS. POPE-TURNBO. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. 4 Years ago my Hair was, only a finger length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. 4 Years ago my Hair just covered my sholder. Imitation is the sincerest flattery; and the fact that so many people of St. Louis and throughout the country think it worth while to imitate "PORO" HAIR GROWER is the best proof of the merits of "Poro." We were the first to engage in the business of growing the hair regardless of its condition and the condition of the scalp, and in our work have used the preparation which is known as "Poro." This is made and sold exclusively by myself. I have the exclusive right to that name; and I, alone, know the secret of the composition that bears that name. From its use in my treatment hundreds have received direct benefit. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "Poro" it will continue to so if only this the hair and scalp is kept clean. Many persons are constantly finding that is true: You cannot afford, by using mere imitations, to risk not attaining the result you desire. Be sure that the name "Poro" is on every box; not genuine without it. If you have a box with the name "Poro" on it, the faller, and starts the hair to grow at once. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO 3100 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. Bell Telephone, 2 COLES COOPERATIVE COMPANY An organization for promoting all race enterprises, including contract work, company stores, farming, etc. For information write or call on NOAH COLES, President STOCK NOW ON SALE AT 6317 BROAD STREET Board meetings every Monday evening. My friend, the only way you can do justice to the Race and yourself is to become a member of the Negro National Auditorium Association. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. Fail, and you job yourself of that united help due you in case of misfortune or distress. Once a member always a member. PETER Life membership $2.00; no monthly dues, no assessments. Address all communications to the Negro National Auditorium Association. Box 263, New York, NY 10017. A man wisely has said that teaching a child to be good is a serious problem, and he might have added that most of us find furnishing the example even harder. MEADVILLE Two able sermons were delivered by the pastor, Rev. P. E. Paul, on last Sunday. Clyde Manson left Monday for Atlantic City. Alfred Henderson has bought the Rogers farm on the Limber road, east of Allegheny college and is considered the best, real estate purchase among colored people here for ten or fifteen years. Miss Lucy Green and Marion Douglas visited the Miss Arters at Cambridge Springs last Sunday. Mrs. Samuel is still very sick and is not expected to recover. Miss Virginia Douglas is visiting friends at Erie. The social given at the parsonage Monday night by the Sewing circle was well attended and a neat sum was realized. The jubilee concert given at Bethel March 21. under the auspices of the Young Men's club was quite a success. $3.53 being realized. The pastor and members of the club take pleasure in thanking all who helped to make the concert a success. Chas. A. Douglas has been appointed a director on the Board of the Associate Charities. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1912. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. 4 Years ago my Hair just covered my shoilders. and the fact that so many people of think it worth while to imitate proof of the merits of "Poro." We less of growing the hair regardless of the scalp, and in our work have used "Poro." This is made and sold exclusive right to that name; and I alone, at bears that name. From its use had direct benefit. Our claim has to grow as the result of the use of this hair and scalp is kept clean that is true. You cannot afford, by training the result you desire, on every box; not genuine without it; and falling out—use "Poro." the hair to growing at once. OPE-TURNBO Nittsburg Office 6289 Frankstown Ave. Mrs. W. A. Clay First-Class Hotel Accommodations—Modern Rooms—Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dining Room, Second Floor. Hotel Sutton FRANK SUTTON, Propr. Bell Phone 9328 Grant. Cafe and Bar 518-520 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, Par. RACE ADJUSTMENT Essays on the Negro in America By Kelly Miller, Dean of the College of Art and Science Howard University, Washington. LARGE OCBAVO; $2.00, postpaid. 12 Cents. Orders taken by Courier. FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMEN. BUREAU Reliable Position Furnished Reliable Colored Help Our Specialty. 6321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa... Bell Phone 5927 Highland. The Pittsburgh Courier is the only Afro-American Newspaper published in Greater Pittsburgh Read it. It is your paper. The Courier is For Sale by the Following Agents Thos. H. Harrison, 1310 Wylie ave. E. 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ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being lenient 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. PITTSBURGH COURIER PUB. CO. BELLEVERNON BELLEVERNON (By Mrs. J. E. Goe.) The basarar at the A. M. E. church will open on Monday. Rev. Wheeler preached an excellent sermon on Sunday morning and we are glad to learn that our church is growing both financially and spiritually. Without them we can do nothing. Monday proved to be quite successful. The rally for the day's collection was $25.18. Mrs. E. V. Marrie entertained at dinner Mrs. Mary, Ross and her mother, Mrs. Ross, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Brownville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Minnie over Sunday. Rev. Goe. Williams assisted at Charleston church on Sunday at the 3 o'clock service. sarees. APRIL 6. 1912 Brownsvillé, Pa. : es (By Alice Hilton) The concert and supper given by the Willing Workers’ club last Thurs- day evening was quite a success. Mrs. Pearl Smith was called to her home ingKentucky by the serious isi ness of her father. Miss Olive Frorence visited trends at Uniontown Saturday. Mrs. Ada Pettigrew has returned {rom an extended trip to Roanoke, Va. ‘Mrs. Mary Penton is erecting & storeroom in the rear of her home on High street. The bul:ding will be occupled by Russel Peyton, our well known butcher. ‘A special sermon will be preached by Rev. M. A. Dyer next Sundar at 11 a.m, Subject, “Our Victorious King.” At 2 p. mi. the Sunday school will render on Eastér program. At “7:45 p. m. an Easter oritorio will de Tendéred by the choir. All are cor- dially invited. ‘Mrs. Mary Drew left Monday for & visit at her home in Roanoke, Va. ‘Nathaniel English, who has been “quite ill at his home in West Browns- ville, Is able to be out again. ‘Phe infant of Mr. and Mrs. William Lanon died at their home in West Brownsville Sunday morning. Funer- al services were held Monday after- noon with interment in Green Lane cemetery. & . ‘At the big labor day demonitration here Monday, April 1. the South Brownsville Colored band made a very good impression on the pubilc- There were six bands in the parade and our own was third in line. This “band was materially strengthened by three’ members of Gaines’ K. of P. band, Uniontown, Pa. W. J. Stewart, the president of the organization, is to be commended for his untizing ef- forta in bringing the band up to its present efficiency. The citizens here Ate justly‘ proud of the:Souta Browns: Yille Colored band. (By Ethel M. Brown.) I wish to correct the statement in Yast week's paper about Bertha Wells being dedd, although quite sick, she in a little improved. Owing to the illness of Wm. Jehason’s two young. est boys, he was called home last week’ from Michigan where he was eanmployed. The younger boy re: maing very sick; the older one som improved. Mra. John Summera of the North Side, was a visitor on Sun- day at the home of Mrs. W. H. Brown.” Sunday at 3 o'clock ordina- tion services will be conducted at the New Hope Baptist church. Brother E. B. Hamlet will be ordained as dea- con of the above named church. Sev: erai distinguished minister’ of Pitts- aurgt are on the program, including Drs. Childs, Brown amd others. All are, invited.’ Easter exercises will begin promptly at 7:45 p.m ko! ex cellent program has been drtanged by Mrs. M. Hall. George Beattie, ‘Jrs, condition is unchanged. He still remains very low. - The choir of the New Hope Baptist church, at companied their pastor, Rev. D. H. Henderson, to the Carron Street church, Pittsburgh, Sunday afternoon. Under the direction of theiz chorister, Prof. R. F. Douglas furnished music for the mass meeting. Don't _forset the contgst rally for the first, Sunday in May. ¥ Rev. C. E. Ball, pastor. DONORA,; PA. See ee Se ee The Wgptist union met at Dopora tast SabMgh and ‘tisitors from’ far and near, present. Every street car brought strangers bunting for the First Baptist church, During the afternoon (services the church was filled to its uttermost capachy. The rostrum was:filled with noted minis- ters the entire day. Every church iA the union being well represented. Rev, Lomas Yrom Brownsville, occu- pied the pulpit at 11 o'clock a. m. and ipreached, a wonderful sermon, one that will long be remembered. by all who heard it. At 3 o'clock p. m., Rev. B. J. Wiley, from Elizabeth, was stationed in the pulpit and preached a fie. sermon one that reached the heart. It was a sermon second to none. Persons from nearly every town in the valley were pres ent. The Reverend spoke so-well he left no room for criticism. The un- ion will meet in Finleyville next June. .The good sisters of the church served and an old fasbion Virginia dinner, ‘one that we ail enjoyed. Collection, $134, Rev. L. C. Garland, pastor of the Second Baptist church from Mo- nongahela City. obtained permission from the First Baptist church of Do- nora to baptize his converts in the pool of the church on Easter at % orciock p.m. A farge number*is ex- pircting t0 be plunged under the Fycxrer at that hour. Immediately aft: cr baptizing a special Easter program Mil be rendered... Rev, J.-C, Taulton wil! organiz? an Adult Bible class the same day.” By request of the execu- tive board of the Allegheny General Vaptiet association of. Pennsylvania. oer pastor, Rev. J. C. Taultan. has een requested to appear at W2 Cos- agope itan Tabernacte Baptist caureh Norih Side, Pittsburzh, to receive the Moztee of Doctor of Divinity, The doatee is to te conferred by an insti tution in the State of Alabama. G. L. Gray |has been selected 4s one 0% ‘the Executive Committee of Wasiins- jon counts by the Emancipation Gom- mission of Pennsylvania. Singlpton Law. the popular ice cream man,|has entered ii the grocery business. Mrs. ‘Marearet Davis Mrs, Dugcan zroa"ypngesninias were Donora pis toze.e “Hery Primas from Pittsbureh. wab a Donora visitor. | Mrs. Hen:t eita Priest. Hattie Nealy. “Mr. [and Mire David Reynolds. were in Fitts burgh shopping. Blondy Farris rom California. Pz.. was a Donois caller. William Braxton is much tmproved after being dick! for sometime.’ Sigs Jessie Gray. who for some fime ‘has been in Crafton, Pa. has, returned Yo Donora.| Ed. “Sefferies an James ‘Gill, committee of the Carnation-c:ub. were in, Charierl. and - made | arr _Rungements with ‘the street! car com- pant to run a-late'car to Monongahela ater their receptions. | George Drake Strended a social afair in Washing fon. Dallas Jones’ ran a nail.in bis foot: at this wasing he is unable to yesume his position. © Mids Daiss Perkins entertained a few friends last Thursdsy. James Gills was a Wash ington, vigitor. _ Lemuel Gray was 2 Monongahela ‘aller. Fiforts are be ing made bw Peter Saunders to orsin- frean Ek lndge. Miss Emmz Blown Tisited. Mrs. fessie Jones fh Pitts Dues, Mes. 4. C. Tautzon and son from Homez:cid. is a Dazcrs Visiter Mire Witeze:, Tatura Wieser. Anns May Edearss and Dai-, #erkine 57 tended the Bryan and Shakespeare contest at the Castner schoo! audito- rium last Friday: G. L. Gray was a Caerlerol caller. i ' CHARLEROI | Ro ee ea Tks quarterly meeting at St. James A. sf. E& church on Sabbath was a success Spiritually and financially. At 2 p. m. Ret, H. G. Thomas of Sones. sen, deiivered en excellent discouse. At 7:45 Presiding Elder Rev. R. H. Bumry preached. Monday evening quarier.y conference wap ‘eld, :re- ports showing an increase of ten mmémberebip as we'l as a great financ- ial success. Lily B. Johnson was baptized and taken in Sabbath. Sam- vel Smith and William Thomas of California attended the Vernon Lit- erary on Thursday evening. “Miss Dorothy Anknm of Coal Center, re- turned home on Monday, Wilson Primas was home with his perents on Sunday, 8. P,. Traman and Mr. Ma- ‘son of Monessen, were Charleroi call. ers here recently. Miss Ethel Spin- her of Monessen, was the guest of Miss Mary Williams on Sunday. A goodly number from Monessen attend. 6 the services here on Sabbath, thei: choir rendering excel!ent music; also Geo. Williams of Belle Vernon and Rev. H. H. Hill of Pricedale. Miss ‘Juetta Bryans on Friday evening en- tertained the following: Sarah Johns, Rosabelie Drew, Chas. H. Lee, Ar- thur Rigeout and Nathan Goff, Mr. and Mp. Dale Davis and daughter were lers in Black Diamond re- cently... ‘he Adu!t Bible class will give a Dodsocial end egg rolling. You can't afford to miss it. Mrs. Isabelie T. Temple, president of the W. M. Missionary society of Pittsburgh con- ference, was a cailer at the parsonage jact week. f.: McKEESPORT Usual services prevailed at St. Paul A. M. E. church last Sunday with thé pastor, Rev. W. N. Young, occupying the pulpit all day. At the close of the ‘evening services very encourag- ing reports of the work for the quar- ter were remitted by Mrs, J. Pride, presideat of the Needle Guild_and Mrs. E. Prfor, president of the Stew: ‘ardess Board. These reports show- edthat the work excelled all previous efforts. ‘The Rainy Dasies also pre sented a receipt In full for the debt of renovating the church. * Mrs. Jno, Lee was the guest of friends in Pittsburgh for a few days last week. R. Clarkssgt Versailtes, has moved to 139 Penzoy_ street. Rev. W. H. Washington and B. B. Wright, Jr. of Irwin, were guests of Rev. W. N. Young and family on Sun- day. ‘Miss M. Burgess, the girl evange- list of Pittsburgh. held 2 very inter- esting service at St. Paul church on Wednesday evening. ‘A. Miner has moved to Greenoake. Sirs. M. Barber of Fineysville, was a guest at the home of Mrs. 0. L. Scott for a few days last week. ‘On last Friday night the wagon of Jno. Collins was struck by @ passing traig_aind totally demolished, but the team aad teamster escaped uninjured. J. Clarke of Versailles, has changed hig residence to 2102 Walnut street. The sige Spray circ'e will give a twinkling fegand ege roll at St. Paul church on Es¥ter Monday, April 8. NEW CASTLE Last Sunday betng-the third quar- torly meeting day, Rev. W. H. Truss preached a splendid sermon at 11 a. m., touching on the Palm Sunday. At 3:45 p.m. "Rev. James Frye of the Union. Baptist church delivered an able sermon which was bighly pléas- ing to all who heard him. .Many of bis members wefe present, and also ‘many from othet chuythes. At 7:45 Dr. Temple, the;P. E., was presept and deilvered a soul-stirring sermon and administered the Holy Commu- ‘nion, and on Monday night held the quarterly conference. He highly com- mended the pastor and officers for the work done the past quarter. The Allen club met also Monday night in the ‘tabernacie and had a splendid meeting. Fred Atderson was the guest} of his. mother, Mrs. Susan Anderson. on ‘Palm Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Dillard and daughter, Naomi, - of South Sharon were the guosts of Mr. dad Mrs. Jo- seph Williams on Sfinday. Mrs. Blanche Dillard, who bas been very ill, Is recovering, whick is good news to the friends. Mrs. Amanda Holm2s and George ‘Smith bre very sick. "Mrs. Bower has recovered and is jhome trom the hospital. Very interesting were the Palm Sunday services held by Nora court on Paim, Sunday. A grand program was rendered. Quite a large crowd attended the ‘benefit concert held in the Central Presbyterian church on April 2, for ‘St. Luke's A. M. B. church. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the ceiebrated elocu: ‘tionist, was the chief attraction aud delighted all who heard her. Rev. Vpnerman is to be hichly commended tor bringing Miss Brown before the people of the opposite race. W. J. Stritmater and Harry Enver. had o- /ferpd «io prizes “to ithe one selling thy largest nambe of Uckets. _ Isaac Rdétson recelved first prize and M-s. Lena Fletcher Second prize. “Mrs. Lydia Johnson, who bas been filling the position: temporarily as matron at Eastproors Home, has ac “cepted thé position for one year. hav: ing heen eiected at the board of mhn agers’ meeting in Braddock on sate? 29. The board mBmbers felt peased to hav Mrs. Johnson and her hus: band. Reims Johnson, who is a capa: bie farnier, tke charge of the home la aplenid meeting was held in the Corer Avenue A.M. E. church. Sich business was transacted. Mrs. Bessie Batch of Washington, Pa. was /made , chairmaa of a commitice to sefure 3 ,egw for the home. ‘Mrs. Williams { rreasurer. for the same. Ail who will | contribute communicate with Ms. J. |L. Xevels. 505 Corey avenue. Brad: ‘dock. Pa. The board was delightful | iy entertained by the Catharine Ham: I iitgn club with-a chicken dinner at jp m. The state president. firs, Ald ridge. was present and in tht evenins {gave a splendid talk on-womar suf Praca: 3 ap ‘Are You in ’ eusenreabeciption? Yeuksow : WE NEED THE MONEY ~ @ ALTOONA, PA. Snee th the Amtcons hospiiae tor ser" era! months is ost and much improy- ed_in health. Patrolman Samuel Powe!l. who bas deen sick fer several dafs with rheu- matism, is able to C2 out again. Mrs. MeGee, who has been sick is a ‘Ktle improved at this writing. Wiliam Chew and 8: B. Handy both waiters at the Logan house, are on the sick list. ‘Thoras Wagner, the genial porter at Colonial hotel, who bas be2n con- fined to his home with pneumonia, is convalescing. Mrs. James Ha!l, who has been sut- fering with a heavy cold, is much im- proved and. able to be out again. Daniel Gilchrist has returned to the city after spending several weeks at Brooklyn, N. ¥., Washington and Vir- sinia. Mrs. S. B. Handy of Johnstown, was the guest of Altoona friends several days iast week. ‘Saul Paul has returned after a brief yislt to Pittsburgh, called bythe sud- den death of his brother. While ther he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of East End. Mrs. Emma Plowden of Pittsburgh, spent several days in the city, but left for her home in Bedford on Monday, to spend some time, after which she wil go to Staten Island, N. Y., for the summer. Mr. and Srs..Ottoway Graves of Hollidaygburg, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Seward on Palm Sun- day: Miss Ida Howard of Lock Haven, who was visiting her sister, Mzs. B. Brecqenridge, has returned home. Her niece, Miss Charlotte, accompanied her. ‘Mrs. Georgiana Greene, former!y of this place but now a resident of Springfield, ©., is: visiting old triends in the city. James Downing has returned home after a business trip to Baltimore, Washington and Warrenton, Va. Sixteenth Street A. M. E. Church. Sunday was rally day and services were most inspiring and soul-uplitt- ing. Rev. C. W,Burnett preached to a large and appreciative congrega- tion, Six o'clock e2rvices will _be he!d Easter Sunday morning. «The Sunday school has prepared an elab- orate program for 2:30 p.m. Tae Masons will have their annual ser- mon preached 'in the evening and special music will be rendered by the ch ‘The chicken supper giv- en on SOnday evening under the new and energetic club called the Will- ing Workers, was well attended and a decided success. Mt. Zion Baptist. Rev. Brown, whogbelongs to Rod- man Street church in Pittsburgh, stopped in our city over Sunday and occupied Revs Dr. Caves pulpit. He Preached an e!egant sermon and in the evening collection was lifted for him as he ts on bis way to South Africa. Sunday was rally day aad it was a financial success. $123 being raised. A special sermon will be preached on Easter Sunday by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Cave and in the even- ‘ing special Easter program ,will be rendered. St: Barnabas. | The members of the St. Barnabas “Mission are making preparation to give a concert on April 15. Miss Childers, the celebrated contralto of Washington, D. C., bas kindly offered to assist. ‘There wil! also be well: known local talent. Social. Chas. Long of Sixteenth street, was given a birthday surffrise by his wife on April 1. Music and games was the chief amusement of the evening and at midnight a dainty lunchedn was served. Those present were; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dedford, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Charles -Long, Mrs.’ Cornelig. Jones, Miss Mattie E. Carl, Mrs/ B. J. Lewis, Mrs. Walter Sheffi, Mrs. Frank McGinty, Wm. Potts of Phila delphia. Garfield Banks and J! B. Lewis. 5 ‘A very pleasant time was had én Jast Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Peck, Sixteenth stréet, the occasion being’ his birth: day. Covers were laid. for-elght. The’ table was beastifully decorated and a elegant dinner served. Games were indulged in until a late hour. Those ‘present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ‘Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. George’ Peck. Miss Mattie E. Carl, Horace L. Tarlor, %.'B. Lewis and Charles Johnson of Philadelphia. Mr. Peck received many beautiful presents and a num- ber of post -tards. Joseph Brown of Wilkesbarre, Pa., and Miss Eudora Greene of this. city. were married at the Bethel parson- age, Wilkes-Barre. on Thursday after- noon, March 21, by the pastor, Rev. W. 0. Davis. ‘They will at onc> go zo housekeeping in a neat!y furnished home. The bride is a dauthter o¢ the fate Jacob Greene of Altoona. and resided here ail her Hfe until recent- ‘iy. Tuesday: preceding a kitchen “shower was given for her at the home of Miss Eva Williams ot Wilkes-Barre by the Household of Ruzk, of which the is a member. * = Benjamin Terris of Harrisbure, Pa., and Mrz. Mary J. White of Altooua. were married on Thursday evening, Marche2s, at the residence of the bride, 7} Washineton avenue, by th? Rev. i. E. @rmes. ° The bride was beautffeis attired in a pearl’ mesea- line id carried a larze. ot bridal] -72:8. The houseAras most Foautlirly decorated, anfl vie, bride was the recipient of manr beautiful sME COURIER. - ————— ‘and memberscmarched to the resi cence of Harry Logan, where a sump- tious suread bad been prepared for them. A.M. E. Zion Church, : Service was we'l attended on Sun- day at 11 a. m., theme, “Charatter of Christ.” Matt, 21, 19. Sunder school was wel attended and we are pre: paring an elaborate program for East- er. The Christian Endeavor society is in a proszerous condition at pres- ent. . MONESSEN, PA. (By Juilus Smith.) Rev. G. J. Johngon is at Morgan- town, W. Va, this week. Rev. Me- Phe'a filled his pulpit on Sunday. ‘The services of the Mt. Olive wad well attended on Sunday. Quite. a number of the Mt. Olive Baptist church congregation attended the union at Donora on Sunday. Isalah Porter was in McKeesport and Elizabeth on Saturday and Sunday. ‘Wm. Jackson was visiting in Van- vorbis on ‘Monday. Master Calvin Brooks, whé has been confined to the house for several weeks on account of sickness Is able to be out again. Mrs. Henty Jones, who has also ten sick for several weeks is out again. ‘Mrs. Thomas Bangor has left town and will make her home in Woodlawn where her husband is employed. Mr. and Mrs, Dennis Franklin have moved to the new home, Twelfta and Chestnut street. Mrs. Amanda Stanford and Mrs. E. Felts bav2 been sick for the past week. “ Rev. H. G.. Thomas and his con- gregation attended quarterly meeting at Charleroi on Sunday afternoon, St. James A. M. E. church. J. &. Mansfield attended Men's Day at the A. M. E. church, Belle Vernon, Pa, + Jce Allen is spending a few days on hisfarm In Michigan looking after his spring seeding. Don't forget Men's Dar. May 12, 1912, in the Wayman A. M. E. church. SPARKS AND FLASHES (By Nellie E. E. Grant) St. Paul A. M. E. hurcn. Paim Sunday was duly observed at St. Paul last Sunday. The church was decorated with palms and potted flowers. A fine and well dressed audi- ence filled the church at the morning service. The boys’ vested choir was out in full force and splendid trim: Rev. Dr. Anéerson, the popular pas- tor, delivered a most interesting ser- mon on ,"Christ's Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem.” At the close of the sermon five boys appeazed at the al- tar in white robes whep Dr. And2r- son walked down in the chancel and asked a blessing upon a large bunch of palms and presented them to the bors who distributed them among the people, giving everybody a piece. This was another great palm service held in Seiyraut for the second time and witnedsed by a great throng of some ‘of the best people in the city. Dr. “Anc2teon delivered an able sermon in the evening to a large and apprecta- tive audience on “Christ Using the Rod in the Temple.” Easter Sunday at St. Paul. ‘St. Paul's church and Sunday schoo) are ready to make the services and program on easter Sunes a memora- ble one. Rev. Dr. “Anderson wilt preach on the resurrection of Christ at 10:45 a. m. and administer’ the Holy communion, following with the baptism of several Infants at 3 p. m. The Sunday school will render a well arranged program. which will consist of recitations, solos, duets, dislogues yo concert singing. Don't miss this /ogram. Sacred Concert. The senior choir of St. Pau!, with relnforcement, will render a sacred concert at $ p. m., Easter Sunday. The new quartet of St. Paul wilh make their initial'bow in the evening at the sacred concert. Rev. H. J. Starke returned from Pittsburg Friday, finding his family. very much improved. Rey. Fraser left Friday morning for Pittsburg. . Charles Lawson received a beauti- ful Angora goat from Angora, Ill. Harvey Pangburn was at Elizabeth Sunday to see bis father, who ts vers: am. The Leap year supper given Wed- nesday, March 27, by I. T. of Saint Luke No. $10, was a grand social and financial Success. | Hansen Brown of Woodlawn was a visitor at the home of Mrs. ‘Mamie Harris on Sunday.) Mrs. Belle Tomkins and Miss Louie Palmer were visitors in Brownsvii:> on Sunday, " Ellsworth Callahan received a beau- tiful quilt awarded bim as a prize fon selling the ‘argest number of tickets for the entevtainment given by the Mit2 Missionary society last Thurs: day evening. ' Wa'ter Boiden was the guest of Mrs. M. Cury Sunday. Rev. John H. Trimble died at his heme in Bridgewater“March 25, aged 3 years, He leaves a wife and one davthter, Mrs. Laura B. Rowk, of Vriontown. and, a son, Hatry Trim b>, also of this city. > see! Se ee + FRESSING ao Go to. DUFFINS. Suits sade for $10.00 Up. Cizan and Press Suits.:......75¢ Press Suits j......eeeeeeee+ +2 A0€ Presé Pants s.u.0---+-++ +++ +190 6} North Galatin Avenue, opposite : "Galiatin Hotel. Beli Phone. “ UNIGNTOWN, PA. > (By Carrpll H, Stevenson.) , Henry Stevens is ate 'to be. out again? { Geo. Jenkins, Ed. Handy. . Myles Stevenson and Thos. Dudley . wer> Greensburg visitors last week. ‘Miss Hazel Stevenson-apent Sundar in Greensburz with ber sisters, Mes: dames E. Holley and M. Morris. WR. S:2vqnson and wife enjoyed a brief sojourh in fintontown. Mis. Emma| Simpson of Manor, spent Saturdat with her’sister, Mrs. Sara) Stevenson. Too Grjensiite’s heltes 101 ty on sor sity in our town sean, seers at iacfeh our “bame" 2 Gs arewer oops ater Sh OU Bios gst, * Mr. Voter 1% The time is short now until the primary election, when you will have another priceless opportunity to exercise your right of franchise and show to the orid that Pittsburgh and Allegheny County once again have gone on record scm Sian ad Wiceseodlal thay man enik saa 7 There are many things to be borne in mind. You shogld remember that Magee’s lieutenants are going about the streets asking for votes for their legisia- tive candidates and promising the regular law-breakers that in the next session of}. the assembly Magee will curtail the power of the councilinen and possibly make — it a bigger body. Magee is not for the present council and, on every occasion. where he dared, has shown contempt for it. Just remember that if it had not been for the present council there is no saying where Magee would haye-had the city by this time, You should bear in mind that under Magee your taxes have soared to a high rate and that he has virtually fulfilled none of the hundieds of promiges ‘he has made. As a starter, he is one of the greatest marvels of this’ age, but the most searching microscope cannot show where he has finished anything. - Do not forget that Magee and Flinhare in this combination. This does not spell anything alarmingly. good for Pittsburgh or the county. Flinn has not opened his hand as yet, but, when Hie does, it will be to reach for city contracts at his own figure. . Magee wants the use of Flinn’s’barrel to help rehabilitate his own political fortunes. Magee is a flat failure—the people grant that. His cabinet, long re- garded as being funny, has been attacked by the Voters Civic League, who. de- mand its dismissal. — , 4 The people want relief from Mageeism, ‘They put Flinn out several years ago, and this is their opportunity to set him down again and incidentally show Magee that he is through here. . | _The Time---Saturday, April 13, 2 to 8 P/M. — The Place---Your District Voting Booth — ae ~~ - The Weapon---Your Own Ballet 7 “X Vote for the Anti Magee-Flinn Geenibiesn sapeusuinn ad ia erat ye pax” forming your whole duty to yourself and your neighbor, 7 | Respectfully yours, : | 5 The Anti-Magee-Flinn Republican Committee | West Newton, Pa. (By Elizabeth Green) There is a wonderfur revivai spirit manifested in our midst, the Holy. Spirit is bringing in and saving souls. Mrs. Dorcas Butler and daughters of Mustard, Pa. are attending revival eervices at St. Paul this week. Miss Mary Miles, who has been confined to her home with rheumatism, was able to worship at & Paul on Sun- day. The Sunday school is preparing for the Easter exercises on Sunday and Sunday night. Rev. Patterson of the A. M. E. Zion church of Mt. Pleasant, Pa..’will preach. w. L. Green was calling on his aunt, Mrs. W. D. Mash of Suter, Pa., last Tues- day. A birthday party.was given at the home of- Bir. and Drs. Charles Weir, West Side, March 23, it being the twentieth birthday of their daugh- ter, Sadie. All present reported an excellent time. Must have notes Tuesday. (Manager.) Williamsport, Pa. The Rev. Dr. Williams filled his pu’- pit sundax morning and evening, al- though not fully recovered fom re- cent il!ness. His sermon in the evening on “The Sacredness of Mar- riage,” was well prepared and gave much food for earnest thought. Mc. Hattie Hall and Mrs. G. W. William) were able to worship at Bethel on Sunday, and thetr many friends were glad to se2 them. Faster Sunday morning the holy sacrament wiii be administered at Bethel and at 7:30 p. m. the Brother hood will hold an Easter praise meet- ing. A good program has been pre pared for the evening services. Sunday was a delightful day at Shilo, being the fifth Sunday. There was no preaching in the morning; but a delightful time was spent in, mis- Sionary prayer meeting, led’by Broth- er. Chas. Jones, who gave a very ap- propriate talk on the occasion. * ‘At 3 o'clock a missionary sermon was preached for the beriefit. of for eien mission by the Rev. G. W. Will tams ‘of Bethe! church,” Revs. Thompson and Blajock were also preeent and helped. B. Y. P. U. convened at 6:20 by order of the pres. ident, G. W. Fisher and a delightful address was delivered by Mr. Petk- faa of Ebenezer. The fifth lecture of the Categorical Star Course_was held at Ebeneaer Baptist clturch Last Thursday and 8 large and_appreciative audience wis present. the speaker was. the Rev. Clavton Powell of New‘York, his sub. ject, “John Brown.” was a wonderftt literary production. We were lifted to's sz of exw%arion ard thankful pose wis gioqenes that was man. Hosted ip Me popiat se "whieh seemed ta share vie ver! -72rCh. Mes to Seen Pe v'ngon has return: ej oss fee att ding the Bishops Pittsburgh, Pa., April 5, 1912 council at Baltimore. She visited at New York, Philadelphia, Long Branch and Asbury Park. There will be a grand pastoral re- ception given at Bethel A M. E church on Easter Monday night by the Gettogether club. Mrs. Annie Jones, captain. ‘There will also be a short lit- erary program. Mrs, Annie Fairfax club gave a night in Germany, April 1. John Cuff is improving slowly and Mrs, Esther Wilson is on the mend. Before the lecture by Rev. Powell a delightful program was well render- ed. Rev. Williams desires all who ex- pect to-attend district conference here to wend their names also the names of delegates to him at once. CONNELLSVILLE. The Ladies’ Missionary society con- ducted the devotionals Sunday morn- ing, _ It being Woman's Missionary Day, Rev. T. Taggairt of Payne's A. M. E. church preached. : Beesie and Carrie Myers, Virginia sartin and Rose Roe are on the sick ist. Highland Baptist Church. Sunday was a grand day at High- land Baptist church it being ra.ly das. Rev. Wells preached at 10:45. Brother C.-M. Gregory preached at p, m. Mrs, Fannie Gaither and brothers ~xere called to Washington, Pa., by the death of their father, Rev. Baker. Miss Minnie E. Brow and Chas Johnson were married on Saturday, March 30, 1912. ‘Bolden Manning of Uniontown. Pa.. was a Comnellaville visitor on Sunday. Miss Myrtle Latney was at Vander biit cn Monday. Mrs. Edith Strange attended the fu neral of the Rev. Baker on Sunday. Misses A. and Mamie Duncan, Lulu and Anna Jones, W. A. Boone, Marian Burd were the guests of Miss Nannie Hickman on Sunday. Miss Anna Walker of Vanderbilt atiended e2rvices at Baptist church ‘on Sunday. Harry McGee died on Wednesday. Mareh 27, at the home of bis parents. atter an illness of about three weeks. The deceased will be greatly missed by all bia friends. Payne A. M. E. The childrenjof Payne A.M. E. Sunvay schoo! are preparing an elab orate program to de rendered Sunds afternoon and they cordialls invite ‘avery one to be present with them and enjoy the exercises. ‘The members and friends of Parne A.M E. church wish to extend the!r sympathy to the bereaved family of Rev. Father Baker, who was burled in Washington, Pas last Sunday aft- ernoon. Mrs. Sydney Washington of Yan gerbils, Pa.. was a calfer at the A. M. 1 parsonaze Inst Monday. Rev. Jenkins of Biairsville. | Pa. Chactio MCs ef Whitson, Pa.. and Mrs. Sydney Washington of Vanderbilt, Pa, worshipped at Payne A. M. E church last Sunday. Mra. T. H. Brown of .Vanderbutt, who bas been indisposéd for the past two weeks, is much improved and was able to worakip at Payne A. M. church on Sunday evening. Rev. T. Tagsairt preached tle ser mon to the Women's Mite Missionary society at the Mt. Zion Baptist ‘church last Sunday afternoon. ee ‘By Martha 1 Dickson.) Zell, May Lewis, the fiftees year old dauanter of Mr. and Mra W, F. Lewis of Haititon street, died inst Saturday morning at 3 o'clock, She has been Ill wince January. © Mrs. Maude Brown and 3irs. Lilien Paris are golng to haw a play and & drill on May 7, to help to bay a fag for: K. of Bite Mr. and ‘Mrs. J. Monroe, Charles West of Pittsburgh and Rev. C. R Goggin and- wife, also son Leo, of Homestead, - attended the funeral of Zella M. Leyis. 7 ‘ain, 1508 has returned from Weat Wm. Stokes of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday evening with his sister. K. Lupton. ‘Miss Edith Moore and Margaret Gribsy of Scottdale, 1s visiting Mire Nellie Hackney. : ‘Miss Tuckér of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday with Mrs. Powell. Walter Hewitt of Pittsburg. was visiting our town. Mrs Simpson of Irwin, spent Sun- day with Mrs. Logwood. ‘ties Anna Stokes is very ill at her home with slight touch of pneumonia, ‘Mise Bessie Jaméa and Miss Beat- rice Author of Jeannette, attended Sunday evening church. ‘Mr. Douglass of Latrobe, took din- ner with Mra. Ida Willlams on Sun- das Choir Tehearsal was held at the home of Jno, Nimmzy, last. Thursday evening. After a Wot delisbefal practice the members -were given quite a treat by Mrs. E. 3. Williams. the sister of ‘our chotister. it being his birthday. Everybody enjoyed themselves and ‘some elegant. tonsts were made, after which the members wisbed Mr. Nimmey many more hap- py birthdars, The following mem- bers were present: Mrs. Ids Will- fams, Mrs. Safah Dickson. Mrs. EB. Holle, Miss Anna and Augusta Stokes. Miss Martha Dickson, Robert West aad Miss Zetta Dorsey. Mrs. Beatty Dowe of Hamilton street. Hemphill township, Is ill at Westmoreland hospital. The Pitteburgh District conference meets next week, April 9, 0, 11, at Bettel chureb. "A five program will be rendered D%: the Sunday schooi on Easter evening. rhe Adelpaia elub will give am ea jersaiument a7: Tuesday evening. C. W. POSEY, President. H. E. RICKMOND, Secretary. R. L. VANN, Treasurer. MAIN OFFICE: 1209 Wylie Avenue. Telephones: 2140 Grant and Hill 698 W. Published Every Saturday. 1200 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh. Subscription in advance, yearlyE$1.50 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. News, interesting to the public, will be published free if void of advertising matter. Local advertisements, 1 cent per word. All remittances should be made by check, post office or express money order, and sent to Pittsburgh Cooker Publishing Company, Inc., 1209 Wylie avenue. Incorporated under the laws of Pennsylvania, 1910. Entered as second class matter at the Pittsburgh Post Office, May 19, 1910, under the Act of March 2, 1879. SPECIAL NOTICE All matter intended for publication in the Courier must be written on one side of paper. Social, church and personal news will be freely published. Essays and poetry are only accepted for publication from our special correspondents. All persons subscribing for the Courier will kindly renew subscription when the same shall have expired without further notice from us. Any agent or official whose conduct is unbecoming or discourteous to our subscribers or advertisere will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. TOO MUCH SACRIFICE. The mysterious murder of twenty Negroes in Southwest Louisiana has been solved by the confession of one Clementine Barnabet, a Negro woman, who, it is alleged, is the leader of a cult known as the "Church of the Sarrifice." The woman's religion seems to have for its basic principle the killing of human beings; and her protection against the law appears to be a "hoodoo" which she claims to have procured from some preacher, who assured her and all of her band that the law "can't tech you flesh." if you but keep this "carm" renewed. That the race should find in its ranks members so far removed from modern Christianity is indeed alarming. On the other hand, if this so-called "cult" is but a band of murderers hiding behind an imaginary religion, the sooner they are arrested and punished according to law, the better for those of us who must bear the shame they have committed. New York will not likely have a Negro Regiment. Whether the Negroes would be considered mere soldiers or social eligibles seems to be the stumbling block. Ex Governor George H. White has announced himself a candidate for the National Congress. If he can get the support in Philadelphia that he enjoyed in Bertie county, North Carolina, he ought to have easy sailing. Colonel Roosevelt evidently needs nine Governors to pull his hat out of the ring. That Georgia Piagiarist who won a prize by stealing one-half of Dr. Du Bois' Article ought to, at least hand over part of the prize. The pose seems to have captured at least three of the Allen Outlaws, but as yet no mob has threatened to lynch any of them. Suppose they had been Nerroces suspicioned of having shot some one—but what is the use of speculating. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. W. A. H. Pringle of Lisbon, O. and sisper. Mrs. W. D. Clinton, and son, W. T. of Chambersburg, Pa., are visitors in the city and are the house guests of their mother. Mrs. Emily Wright, of Sheridan, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thompson of Susquanna street gave a birthday party in honor of their mother. Mrs. James Lewis, on last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lewis was very agreeably surprised and although in her fifty-seventh year, is far from being an old lady. She sang a few of her girlhood songs. A short program was rendered in which all present participated. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Harris, Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. James Mc Coy, Mrs. Samuel Johnson, Mrs. L. A. Thompson, Mrs. Alice Lee, Misses Cora Ross, Flora and Pearl Lee, Pauline Turner, Messrs. James and J. Kelly. The Negro Tuberculosis Hospital league will have their really Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at John Wesley church, Arthur Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. for the benefit of the league, at which time the program will be rendered and the Young Christian Musical club will make their first appearance in public. The league is doing a great work and will be able, with the help of the public, to enter the plan selected in the near future. Any one desiring to join may send notice to the assistant secretary, Mrs. W. S. Lewis, 5704 Broad street, East End, Pittsburgh, Pa. Almost here! What? The Ducks, of course. This will be the sweltest affair of the season. The hall, which has been remodeled, will be beautifully decorated with growing plants. The music will be the best. Don't forget, Arcade hall, April 12, 2012. Present invitation. Miss Mary Woman is visiting her presents in Connecticut this week. parents in Concord this week. Mrs. William Hawkins, who has been suffering with neuralgia the past week, is able to be out again. We are glad to say that John Lewis, who is now at the sanitarium at Mount Alto, Pa. in search of health, is much improved at this writing. Silas Christian is much improved and was able to be out on Saturday. Herbert Jackson of Greenburg was a visitor of Miss Rosa Draper's last week. Miss Rosa Draper and Herbert Jackson were callers on Miss Vivian Coats of the North Side on Friday. Miss Ida Belle Day of Culpeper. Va. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert Holiday, of Upland street. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gibnard Jennings on Sunday and left them a nine-pound baby boy. Misses Pauline and Mary Gordon entertained the Junior Missionary society on Friday. See Frazier & Brown's Employment Bureau to secure a position. Male and female help supplied. Frazier & Brown. 6231 Penn avenue. Bell phone 5927 Highland. Mrs. Midred Cook of Susquehanna street is leaving this week for Chicago, Ill., where she will make her home with her wife. Mrs. T. K. Thompson of 41 Nevada street, Swissville, Pa., has returned after spending four months in Bilen, New Mexico, with her son. She relates with much interest of the various habits and customs of the Mexicans and she visited the sandy deserts of Baden and many other places of interest. Many quaint scenes and the ad fashioned ways of the people there and in a radius of a hundred miles only about 10 American families could be heard of and many tokens of friendship were given her by the native Mexicans. She spent the winter as though it was mid-summer. Attorney R. L. Vann has been honored by the court for a second time. Judge Robert S. Frazier has appointed him to defend Emanuel White, now held for the murder of Minnie Glasso. The case will be tried next week. Mrs. Chas. Palmer, who has been conflated to her room for some time is improving. The many friends of Thos. H. Johnson will be glad to know he is convalescent after his serious illness. Stop! Look! Listen! The Ducks dance at Arcade hall, Friday, April 12, 1912. Money to loan. Houses to let. Fire insurance. See Frazier Brown, 6231 Penn avenue, city. Mrs. Florence Billows Simpson, who recently underwent an operation at the McKees Rocks hospital, is reported to be improving nicely. Mrs. Katherine Grey Caligan of Cincinnati, is expectant home on Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessica Camp street. Mrs. Katherine Robert George, of Washington, D. C. will be the house guest of Mrs. Dr. Page during the Easter vacation. Dr. and Mrs. Turfley are rejoicing over the arrival of another son. The doctor is all smiles and is passing cigars. See him. Captain C. W. Posey and wife, who attended the M. E. conference in Washington, D. C., have returned. Much social attention was shown them while there. Mrs. Jno. Lovett, who accompanied Mrs. Posey remained in Washington for an indefinite period. John Turner of Apollo, Pa., is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Gertrude Hollen of Webster avenue. Master George-Johnson of Webster avenue, is in the West Penn hospital where he underwent an operation on Tuesday. He is getting along nicely at present. Miss Gertrude Hollen and niece, Lillian Johnson, were visiting in Millvale on Thursday. The Tuesday Evening Study club will hold its annual election on next Tuesday evening and will also decide upon the subject for next year's study. Mark Willis, the successful caterer of Washington, Pa., has located in our city and is doing a large business. Clinton Skinner spent last Sunday in Washington, Pa., visiting his mother. Don't miss this. A grand sacred cantata will be given at the Avery Mission church, corner Avery and Nelson streets, Easter Monday night. This cantata is entitled "The Great Light." Solos, duets, and quartets will be intermingled with the choruses. Some of the best talent of the city will participate. Tickets are now on sale. Wm. H. Jefferies of Wade street, Mt. Washington, met with a painful accident on Monday. While driving a team for Minningsinger & Company, a fractious horse became frightened, starting forward, which the Mr. Jeffries to the ground. The wagon passed over his right leg near the ankle, resulting in a broken leg. the new pastor of the Warren M. E. church, Rev. C. Y. Trigg, met the Sabbath school on last Sunday and in a short address spoke very encouraging of the good condition he found it, and explained that if the. Sunday school is nurtured, our future church is provided for. We take this opportunity to announce to the general public that the Easter service of the children will be held next Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the usual Sunday school hour. All are cordially invited to attend. "Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses." "Albertus Magnus." "Long Lost Friend" at Mount's Old Book Shoppe, 626 Penn avenue. Oh, what do you think? Why, Henry Blackwell has opened a first class restaurant and ice cream parlor opposite Lawson street. Home cooking, quick service and courteous treatment. Open from six in the morning until one and two the next morning. Give him a call. John R. Puiress, one of our leading business men of Pittsburgh, spent Palm Sunday at the country residence of Charles James of Latrobe, Pa. Cyrene No. 9 and Malta No. 19, Commandies of Knights Templar, will hold their Easter services at Warren M. E. church, Center avenue, Easter Sunday evening at 8 o'clock 8 p.m. All Sir Knights assemble at hall, corner Roberts street and Wylie avenue at 7 p.m., full Templar uniform, with swords or gaiter tops. Semion will be preached by R. S. Lewis, Grand Presbyterian Commandary of Virginia. The officers of the Grand Commandery are: Jos. L. Thomas, eminent grand commander, Harrisburg; David L. Kelth, deputy Grand commander, Altoona; D. J. Addison, grand generellissimo, Pittsburgh; J. Wm. Walls, grand captain general, New Castle; P. H. Ed X Dr. Frank F. Bishop *Surgeon Dentist DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, purifies the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT. Office·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. wards, D. D., E. E. C. Philadelphia; John C. Morton, D. D. E. C. Pittsburgh. A meeting of the Colored voters of the Saventh, Eighth and Eleventh wards was held at Fraiser and Brown's hall, East End, Wednesday evening. The meeting was called to order by Howard C. Ball, after which the following speakers were introduced to the voters: T. Montgomery, T. A. Wilson, R. M. Booker, I. Ho, Hudson, S. Carpenter, B. Jetter, Wm. Coates, Howard Ball, and others. Another such meeting will be held this coming, Wednesday evening, at the same place. We ask all voters of the East End to attend. Committee: Howard Ball, Wm. Coates, Jas Dehoney, B. Jetter, Geo. Moss, Montgomery Johnson. If you have any news for the local column drop us a card or call up 120/ F. P. & A. or Hill 699-W. Bell phone. Miss Blanche and Pearl Wails of Canonsburg, was in the city on Monday the guest of Miss Maude Scott. On receiving the consent of County Controller R.J. Cunningham, the base ball team known as the Sewickley stars will hereafter be known as the R. J. Cunningham Stars. The management think they have a strong aggregation to support his name. Jos. Porter is manager and Dan Smith is Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Alice Neale will take pupils on form classes for teaching manicuring, 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, 2719 Webster avenue. Mrs. Geo. Arnett and daughter of Brownville, were visiting Mrs. Wm. Fox of Mahon street, for a few days last week. Miss Olive Arnett will attend the Mercedes dance and be the house guest at the Fox home. Be in business. The Thomas T. Jackson Agency, 806 Wylie avenue, wants agents throughout the state. HOUSEHOLD. In Penn avenue, 908, there is a furniture house known as the Household, and rightly called so, for it contains everything pertaining to the furnishing of a home from the smallest article to the most exquisite orientals and handsome furniture. "The Household" has not only the quality but has been able to put their exclusive stocks in the reach of all with their considerate terms. Give them a call while doing your spring buying. You will receive courteous attention, save money, and worry. UNION EASTER DANCE UNION. EASTER DANCE. The first Union Easter dance which includes the Turtle Social club, Lutheran Social club, Dixie Rose Social club, Wednesday evening dancing class will be given Wednesday evening, April 17, at Union Labor Temple, and is to be a grand affair. Invitations must be presented at the door. Friends receiving or who have received invitations are expected. Beauty's orchestra will furnish the music while Ross Crockett will look after the general management of the affair. The following persons are authorized to issue invitations for the dance: City district—GEO. Knox, Harvey Ayers, Mammie Sands, Eugene Coleman, Miss L. M. Diggs, Mrs. Chas, Gilbert, East Liberty District—Angus Blakely, Miss Alma Rodgers, Miss Louvana Howell, Miss M. M. Boyer, Miss M. Ward, John S. White. Homewood District—W. W. Watson. Raymond Sellers, James Rolls, Marion Black. Wilkinsburg District—Reese Jackson, Miss Maud Jackson, Henry Allen, Joseph Early, Miss L. L French, Robt. E. Ellam. Homestead District—Harrison Rusker, S. D. Moss. South Side District—Miss Charlotte Beverly, F. Buckett, M. S. Monroe. North Side District—Miss Elizabeth Hallway, Henry Wade, Miss Carrie*Robinson. Bellevue District—Miss Mammie Snoden, Mrs. H. D. Williams, Miss W. Young, Mrs. E. Stewart. Knoxville District—Miss E. Earbe, E. Bibson, Miss E. Pangburn. Duquesne District—Miss M. Thomas, Miss Saddle Phillips. Sharpburg, Pa. District—L. Crippens, Miss Mary Kilogre, Earl Howard, James Hammond. Washington, Pa. District—Miss Mammie Mull, Mr. Skinner. McKeesport District—Miss H. L. Williams, Charles Wilkins, John Lee. Braddock District—Miss Laney, Miss Norine Baker. Sewickley, Pa. District—Mrs. M. Bolden, Miss J. B. Mimms, Miss Eda Curtis, David Kirk, Rochester, Pa. District—Charles Morris, Union Laws, Charles Lewis, C. L. Butler. Admission 50 cents. BELLEVUE (By Marie Thornell.) Rev. W. W. Boone of M. Zion Baptist church, Bellevue, will hold his baptism at the Metropolitan Baptist church on Sunday, April 14, 1912, at 1 o'clock. The Sunday school has arranged for an eloquent program. Charles Steward departed this life on Tuesday evening, March 26, 1912. He was born in Carroll county, Maryland. He was born in the year 1850. Mr. Steward was 56 years of age. He leaves to mourn his loss, four children and three grandchildren: Mrs. Mayne Robinson of Beaver's Falls, Arthur Steward and Jesse Steward of Rochester, and John Steward of Bellevue. His last words were tell them all "I will see them again." Mrs. Daisy Gardner of Roseridge avenue, is improving very slowly. Katherine Pollard, the 14-year-old daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Jones, was taken to Bellevue Suburban hospital for critical condition. Mrs. Mary Robinson, who has been every ill for the last six weeks is now able to be up and around again. Mrs. William Jones, who has been confined to her home with the grip is better. Mrs. Ida Keys, who has been complaining for the last two weeks was THE COURIER. compelled to take to her bed last Saturday morning. Dr. Walker was summoned. Mrs. Keys is resting easy. Walter Grasty celebrated his twenty-sixth birthday dinner on last Sunday afternoon-March 31, 1912. Covers were laid for eight; James Grasty, Mertible Walker, Alexander Freeman, Alex Hill, Tillman Moore, John Cook and Misses Lydia and Edna Warfield. Miss Mary Cunningham of Howard street, the daughter of, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cunningham, celebrated her fourteenth birthday party on Wednesday evening, March 27, 1912. Covers were laid for 25 people. Miss Cunningham received a great many handsome presents. The evening was spent very pleasantly. BELTZHOOVER NOTES. (By Lila Leftridge ) By Lina LeRidge. The leap year party given by the Willing Workers of St. Paul's church was a brilliant affair and was largely attended. The children of the Sabbath school, under the direction of Mrs. Bessie Robinson have prepared a fine program at the church. It is hoped there will be a large turnout to hear the young folks. The Ladies Aid society met at the residence of Miss Jennie Smith, sixty and Sylvania street, Wednesday evening, March 19. After transacting important business they adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Emma Boyd. Social. Miss Flora Gibson of St. Vrain street, who has been very sick, is somewhat improved at this writing. The ladies' Aid society were entertained by Mrs. Emma Boyd at her residence in Chalfont street, last Tuesday evening. After transacting business of the club the ladies here taken to the dining room where an excellent supper followed by all the delicious delicacies of the season were served by the hostees. The ladies present were Mesdame lattice, Bowles, Jones, Robinson, Cheatane, Gatewood, Brown, Goodman and the Misses Smith and Estelia West. WEST END NOTES. Miss Ida Alien and Mesdames M. McGraw, W. Crawley, C. B. Anderson and J. Whiten, attended the 'Light Eternal' last week. Mrs. John Jenkins, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Toliver, has returned to her home in Dayton-Ohio. The Christian Endeavor choir will render a sacred concert on Easter Sunday night and a concert on Easter Monday night, under the direction of Mrs. C. B. Anderson. Supper will be served by the Stewardess Board on Monday evening. The program will consist of solos, tableaux and a pantomime. Don't miss it. Homewood Notes 一 Rev. Davis preached an able sermon on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock to a good-sized audience who seemed to fairly dring in the words uttered by their pastor which words went home and will serve as future thought and study to all who were present. Sunday school was well attended, a good number of old and young are regularly in attendance and the lesson topic is eagerly studied and discussed. Immediately after Sunday school the Daughters of Conference held their meeting. Rev. Lee of the John Wesley church and Mrs. Solomon were with us and each gave an excellent talk which was heartily enjoyed by all. Everybody was out to the evening services when we listened to another able sermon by our pastor. Club Notes. The Bovs' Glee club was favored with a splendid lecture on last Thursday night by Rev. Dallas Clay of Columbus, O. Rev. Williams also spoke on Friday night, April 5. The club will give a social at the residence of T. M. Sellers, 7301 Susquehanna street. Everybody invited. The Hawthorne Literary society was well attended on Tuesday night and quite an excellent program was rendered by home talent after which a lunch was served in the lecture room by the ladies of the church. The ladies of the Naomi Court No. 8 wishes to extend to three gentleman of the Homewood quarret. Andrew Rolls, Henry Clay and Leo Reys, a vote of thanks and congratulations for the beautiful selections they rendered on Palm Sunday, March 31, in the evening sat the Bethel A. M. E. church, which was very highly appreciated. Legislative Optimist A novel description of an optimist was given recently by a congressman who had suffered an onslaught of popular protest in "appeals" from his district. He insisted that, an optimist was a man who could make "nice, sweet, pink lemonade out of the yellow, sour things called 'lemons' that have been handed him." "That," he said, with a grimace, "is what I call an optimist." May it not also be true, as one of his companions suggested, that some of the sweetest things in life" owe much of their attractiveness to the subacid, aromatic influence of this same sour "lemon" which is so frequently "handed" political leaders? The joke was repeated in the presence of an attache of a foreign delegation, who thought it so good that he wanted to pass it on, but he failed to catch the full significance of the phrase "banded a lemon," so he changed the expression to "making nice, sweet, pink lemonade out of yellow added eggs thrown at him, you know," and when there was a smile he retorted hastily: "Oh—perhaps I've got the yellow eggs broke!"—National Magazine. Danger In Ambition The history of the past is useful only as used by one of America's purest patriots, Patrick Henry, as a light to guide us in our present path. The examples of ambition from Absalom down to our day are useful as indicating to us the characteristics of the ambition that is dangerous from that which is beneficial. The personal element too much emphasized is one of the most common notes of the ambition that is dangerous. Invention of Value. A chemist has invented a way to convert gasoline or petrol into a stiff white jelly. It is done by adding 1% per cent of stentite and alcohol. An economy of 30 per cent is claimed for the solid form. NO WEEK END VISIT FOR HIM NO WEEK END VISIT FOR HIM How O. Henry Diplomatically Evaded Trip That Was Not to His Liking. Wherever one goes, one hears a new story of O. Henry. Every one in magazine circle knows him, and most had had a personal experience of two. Somehow, every story illuminates the man. They are not merely humorous tales, but through them one catches a glimpse of his characteristics—his broad humanity, or his generosity, or his love of the city. Robert E. Davis, editor of the Munsey magazines, recalled the other day that one one occasion he went a visiting with O. Henry. down on Long Island. "It was a very hot day," said Davis. "We had climbed an everlasting hill. Another greater hill stretched before us. The sun was a disk of brass, and dust his heat and clicking insects rose from the ground. We sat on a fence to rest. "Is there anything else I can show you?" I asked him. "Yes," said Henry, wiping his forehead. "Show me a return ticket to New York." On one occasion he had promised to spend the week end with Gilman Hall at his country place in Jersey. Mr. Hall had invited him several times. When Henry finally accepted, Hall gave him the most precise directions. "Take the three o'clock train on Friday afternoon," said Mr. Hall, "and I will meet you with the carryall at the station." At 11 o'clock on Friday morning Mr. Hall was called to the telephone in his country home. The boy at the railroad station dromingly informed him that there was a telegram for him, signed "O. Henry." "Read it," commanded Mr. Hall, and the boy's sleepy voice buzzed over the wire. "New York." he read. "Twenty-third Street Substation, Western Union Telegraph. Company. 10:30 a.m. Addressed, Gilman Hall, Far Out, N. J.—Dear Hall: I have missed the three o'clock train, Signed, O. Henry." Neither Henry nor Hall ever referred to the telegram or the evaded visit in their subsequent talks. Mother of Twenty-one Grown Sons. At a recent performance in a Kensington, South London, England, theater, 22 of the 33 seats representing the third row of the dress circle were bespoken for the occasion by a Lincolnshire lady and her 21 stalwart sons, the eldest of whom is a man of forty-eight, who recently arrived from Australia. The mother and this son, who were the first to arrive, were soon joined by a succession of finely built fellows, who filled along at short intervals, in twos and threes, and took their seats alongside their mother. The family resemblance soon became apparent to those in the vicinity. Some of the men were bearded, some wore moustaches, and others were clean-shaven, but all bore a marked resemblance to the gentle little widow. The further arrival in the dress circle of four splendid men wearing the King's uniform, representing the Lancers, the Army Service Corps, and other branches of the service, kindled a still livelier interest. Two more men were a moment later added to the party, having freshly landed from their fruit farm in Western Canada. The mother is a native of the Orkneys. All her children are alive—all boys, and eight of them are in the King's service. The sons had arrived from all parts of the Colonies to celebrate their mother's birthday. Collecting Horse Hair a Fad. There was a somewhat unpleasant incident at the Yarmouth race meeting caused by a curious hobby which is growing increasingly popular among lovers of race horses. A horse suddenly lashed out with its heels, and a man who was behind it narrowly escaped injury. The trainer spoke to the man angrily, and when asked to explain the incident the trainer said that the man had been trying to pull hairs from the horse's tail. He added that many people made collections of the hairs from famous horses. Ordinarily they wrote to the owner or trainer for them, but there were a certain number of men who tried to make money by plucking them from the horses at different meetings. It appears that there are many such collections, and one of them recently changed hands for $100. Such a price is above the average, but this collection contained sixty hairs, three from each of the tells of twenty winners of classic races, among them being Galopin, Ormandle, Flying Fox, Scepter, Ard Patrick, Rock Sand, Pretty Polly and Spearmint, the gentuliness being vouched for by letters from the various owners and trainers.—London Standard. Social Centers In Milwaukee the establishment of social centers is coming to be taken as part of the municipality's concerns. A faculty for such an institution has been appointed by the appointment committee of the school board, and as soon as the matter has been experimented with a little further, three more social centers will be opened, all three having been recently authorized by the board. Miss Julia Welch has been chosen as assistant director of the Fourth Street institution. A great deal of public interest has been enlisted in the social center idea, not only in Milwaukee, but all over the country. Club women particularly have become keen over the possibilities that are opening up along this line. Wetness Insured: Against Fire Water insurance. Harold Peeler, manager of the Domestic Water Company of Coalinga, holds the distinction of carrying the most unique fire insurance policy ever issued. The policy covers the storage tank and contents of water which is shipped in here from Lemore for domestic use. The policy was issued after considerable correspondence. According to the agent of the company, the policy is the only one of its kind issued in the United States, namely, to cover the loss of water in case of fire. The tank covered by the insurance holds 250 barrels of water.—Los Angeles Examiner. THE NEW YORKER THOMPSON'S GROCERY WM. H. THOMPSON. PROP. 2635 WYLIE AVENUE The Largest Colored Grocery, Meat and Prevision Store in Pittsburgh. We Succeed Because We Strive To Please. Prices and goods are always right. Atronize your own store Desirable Houses FOR Desirable Tenants WANTED A GIRL between the ages of 8 and 14, with a good disposition. One who would be interested in my home. A Nicely furnished rooms for respectable men. Centrally located, 1012 Wylie avenue. Rates reasonable. Old established house. Mrs. Ada Palmer Proprietress. TO LET—Three and fourroom houses. See T. Griffin, 2842 Wylie avenue. Bell phone 774-L. Schenley. FOR RENT—Suite of two nice rooms with all conveniences. Best of reference required. Inquire Brighton Cafe, 1704 Wylie avenue. 2445 Wylie Ave, facing Upfold St. 3 rooms modern apartment & bath; $14.00. 69 Crawford St.—8 rooms, gas & water; $28.00. 79 Crawford St.—5 rooms, gas & water; $18.00. 2443 Forbes St.—3 rooms, gas & water; 7. 1540 Webster Ave.—5 rooms & bath; $22.00. 5 Fulton St.—3 rooms; $12.00. 42 Crawford St.—6 rooms brick; $20.00. 1504 Webster Ave.—5 room house; $18.50. 1402 Wilson St.&b rooms, gas & water; $18.00. Many others—Call for our Rent List. FRIEDMAN REALTY CO., 402 Grant Street. RENT LIST. FRAZIER-BROWN REALTY CO., 6231 Penn Avenue. 5381 Aurelia St., 6 rooms. 25 Nimick St., 4 rooms. 5161 Bread St., 5 rooms. 514 Culver St., 6 rooms. ONE MONTH'S RENT FREE. 1514 Colwell St., 5 rooms. 1514 Colwell St., (apartments), 4 rooms. VACANT MAY 1, 1912. 6227 Franktown Ave., 5 rooms. 1514 Colwell St., 5 rooms, 1st floor. 231 Renfrew St., 3 rooms. 303 Renfrew St., 3 rooms. FOR RENT Three Room Flat. All Conveniences. Inquire 1711 Wylie Ave. 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 S N A M I A N REALTY COMPANY 1004 FIFTH AVENUE. IF YOU HAVE anything to Rent, call at the Largest Real Estate Office in the hill district. We guarantee satisfaction. Guarantee Real Estate Co. 1822 Center Avenue. BELL PHONE 1325 GRANT Rooming House Centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great sacrifice. Inquire at once. 1012 Wylie avenue. A. Blenth. Police Office—In order that the villain who caught and kissed you in the dark may be tracked, we must set our police dog after him. Be to trace the scent you must give Nero a him. SATURDAY. APRIL 8, 1912 S GROCERY JIMPSON, PROP. THE AVENUE Meat and Prevision Store in because We Strive To Please. Right. atronize your own store WANTED A GIRL between the ages of 8 and 14, with a good disposition. One who would be interested in my home. A Good home to the right party. Address, Mrs. Linnie B. Simmons, Elizabeth, Pa. WANTED. Twenty-five young ladies to secure subscriptions for the Courier. Wylie, 1209 Wylie avenue or call Page, Court 3580, or Hill C99-W. NOTICE. WANTED—50 boys from Greater Pittsburgh to sell the Courier Friday and Saturday of each week. Come Friday evening to 1209 Wylie avenue for papers. R. L. S. IN THE ADIRONDACKS Stevenson. While Fighting Off Disease There, Seemed Indifferent to the Laws of Health. Robert Louis Stevenson, for so wise a man, seems to have been singularly unaware of, or indifferent to, the laws of health, but of his wisdom. He spent the winter of 1887 in the Adriadondacks struggling against the disease which was not to subdue him for seven years. He lived in a little cottage that was much overheated and from which all ventilation was carefully excluded. The smoke of his incessant cigarettes obscured the atmosphere and perhaps helped to drive away the visitors who came to gaze upon him as one gazes at a lion in a den. Fashionable callers were specially unwelcome and Stevenson once remarked, according to an account in the Medical Record, that "it isn't the great unwashed which I dread, but the great washed." But whoever else was unwelcome there was always a greeting for Richard Mansfield. It is an impressive, almost a tremendous picture, that of the clouded room fitfully lit by the flames of the log fire and Stevenson huddled close to the warmth while Mansfield at the other end of the room gave his weird impersonation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It must have been like God looking upon his handwork and finding it good. Perfume Compounding an Art. The compounding of perfumes is a distinct, branch of chemistry—a perfume maker may be regarded as an artist of chemistry, blending his ingredients with the care of one and the taste and skill of the other profession. Almost all perfumes have as a basis ambergris or clivet, and while these materials are most necessary, great care must be exercised in their use, for a grain too much will make the perfume distressingly irritating to the user. The same is true of many combinations of scents, such combinations even producing, hysteria in a mild or severe form. If indulged in at all but one distinct scent should be used. Graceful East Indiana. Describing the woman of India, a writer says: "Even the most withered toll-worn bag has a dignity of carriage and a grace of motion that the western woman might envy. The 'nart' is draped in an easy flowing style and adjusted as it slips back with a graceful turn of the silver bangles arm, the skinny legs move rhythmically, and the small feet fall with a silent and panthethike tread. It is the beauty of natural and untraumaed motion, and says much in favor of the abolition of the correct, for the Indian women retain their uprightness and suppleness of figure till bowed with age. "The commonest type is the coolie woman, who undertakes all sorts of rough work, carrying heavy burdens on her head, and she is, perhaps, the least attractive, for her workday garments are usually faded and dirty; yet, even among this poor class of burden bearers, we see many with handsome straight features and sapple well proportioned figures. "No matter how poor their garments, jewelry of some sort is worn; necklaces of gold or beads; colored glass or silver bangles and heavy silver anklets." SOCIETY NOW IS THE TIME To order your spring and summer garments. We have a well selected lot of over 500 patterns and designs to show you, each one is guaranteed all wool, but the prices are very reasonable. We make the NIFTY and SWAGGER clothes for the fastidious and we also order to the more CONSERVATIVE DRESSERS. SATURD V. APRIL 6. 1912. (EDITED BY ELIZABETH JONES.) Smart Affairs for Easter Week. Mercedes dance for Tuesday evening. April 9, at Union Labor Temple, will be one of the events of the week, followed on Friday evening, the 12th, by the "Ducks" affair at Arcade hall. In Honor of Gee, C. Collins At the home of Miss Annabel Gibson in Sylvania avenue, Monday evening, a party was given in honor of George C. Collins, who expects to leave the city soon from an extended time. Whist, music and dancing were enjoyed, also a cell appointed lunchon. The cues were Misses Nellie Curry o. Sewickley, Beatrice Turner, Laura Dunn, Lila Leffridge, Maude Scott, Annabel and Hazel Gibson, George Collins, L. Jennings, Clarence Trueman, Herman Socks, Edward Gibson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gibson. While in the city Miss Curry was the house guest of Miss Maude anomattox Day At Memorial Hall, April 11 Appointment will be observed in celebrating the seventh anniversary of the surremer of General Lee and the Confederate Army, under the auspices of the Union Veteran Section and of the Allegheny County Grand Trim Association. The public general is cordially invited. The soldiers and their friends are looking forward to a fine time. Alice the participant in the Saturday evening dances at Washington Park Field House. Aside from being enjoyable they are also instructive. Their popularity seems to increase with each affair. Jonas Caitman entertained a company of friends at his home on Main Street, Turtle Creek, Pa., on Thursday evening, March 25, whist and other games were indulged in. A dainty linencheon was served. Covers were hid for eight. Center piece was Easter Blouse. Those present were: Mrs. Lizzie L. White, Mrs. Rita Davis, Miss Lottie Crosky, Miss Jennie Burges, Lee Banks, John Johnson, E. J. Moore and John E. Jones. Peanut Hunt. The peanut hunt held at Mrs. J. H. Robinson's residence on Friday night, March 26, proved a social success. Late in the evening the hunt beehad, and our young people certainly enjoyed it. Peanuts were hidden in every nook and corner, in the least expected places. Miss Robinson proved winner, with Mr. Giyens as a close second. Mrs. Robinson is captain of the Young People's club. Musicale. The musical given at St. James A. M. E. church on Thursday evening March 25, under the direction of Jack Banks, was a rare treat to East End music dovers, all an star program Miss Sara Writt, soprano; Mme Ophelia Bell, reader; Dr. Wm. Frank lin, tenor; Miss Ruth Barks, pianist; Ilof Collins, baritone; Wilbur McDan- iels, basso; and Frederick Hawkins, vioinist, with S. Nelson Arter, accom- panist. Mr. Banks desires to return thanks to all who contributed in any way to make the affair a success. In Honor of John Writt: John T. Writt, the well known caterer of Homewood, was given a surprise by his many friends Monday evening in honor of his sixty-fourth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Writt received their friends in the rooms in Fourth avenue, where a committee of ladies had arranged for the receiving of the guests. This committee included Misses Grace Lowndes, Carrie Lovett, Virginia Proctor, Margaret Goins, Frances and Ginda Brown. During the evening Mr. Writt was presented with a beautiful and useful chair in a few well chosen words by Mrs. A. B. Stidum. Speeches followed by Attorney William Stanton, J. W. Holmes. Attorney Frank Steward, Rev. L. S. Lee Rev. P. A. Scott, Rev. Charles Trusty, Dr. James Page, S. A. Morel- and others. Hefreshments were served during the evening. Wit and expressions of the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Writ were held was evidenced in the large number of writ evidenced in spite of the inclement weather, and the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. William Writt brother of Mr. Writt, and his daughters; Mr. and Mrs. William Tocas, Mr. and Mrs. David Richardson Mrs. A. B. Stidum, Miss Grace Lowindes, Miss Margaret Goins, Miss Carrie Lovett, Miss Jenny Proctor, Misses Frances and Cinda Brown, Mr. and Mrs. William Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steward, Rev. and Mrs. I. S. Lee, Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Scott, Rev. and Mrs. Charles Trusty, S. A. Morsell, Dr. William Franklin and mother, Dr. and Mrs. James Pase, Dr. W. A. Cuts, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hamilton, Mrs. Mary Bond, Miss Sadie Bond, Mrs. Jesse Grey, Mr. and Mrs. William N. Page, Mr. and Mrs. John Pulpress and daughter, Miss Elnore; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forrest, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Jones, Mrs. Daniel E. Todd, Miss Elizabeth Jones, Mrs. Sandy Washington, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hill, Mrs Mary Johnson, William Lovett, Richard Fowler, Walter Harrison, D. R. Lewis, Caesar D. Lownees, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilfred Homes, Miss Birdie Mahoney. Trinity Fair and Bazaar. Last week marked a period in the year's work of Trinity Congregational Church, Center avenue, in the fair andazar helse there from the 25th to 25th. The decorations were artistic and the booths contained many beautiful and useful articles. The art booth contained the beautiful water colors, painting, etc., the product of the brush of Mrs. Carrie Bowman Dr. C. N. 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See Marshall Anderson All kinds of seasonable flowers. Cheapest and, best in city. We send flowers to all parts of the country. Bell Phone 724 Grant, P. & A. 593 Main. TAXI AND TOURING CAR SERVICE Large rooms by Day or Week, all Modern Improvements. Spencer and Free Libraries. Ruskin's dislike for public libraries was shared to the full by Herbert Spencer. When the trustees of the British Library of Political Science asked Spencer to present his works to the library, he replied: "From time to time I have had various applications akin to the one you make, and have in all cases declined compliance. I disapprove of free libraries altogether, the British museum included, believing that in the long run they are mischievous rather than beneficial; as we see clearly in the case of local and municipal free libraries which, instead of being places for study, have become places for reading trashy novels, worthless papers, and learning the odds. I no more approve of free libraries than I approve of free bakeries." ALL AUTHORS ARE TALKATIVE If You Know One, Be Tactful and Let Him Converse About His Work. I know nothing about really great authors, but I think I speak for a large number of the followers of the trade when I say that they like to talk about their work, one great reason being that writing is a lonely profession. If you write, as a rule you must do it by yourself; or if you do attempt it in company, you or the company will be sorry. Therefore, when the writing is done, and a sympathetic listener offers the writer is glad to wipe out some of the lonely hours with a little conversation. So, if you know an author, don't be too breathless about his calling; treat him like a human being. Let him talk a little, and do not be shocked if he marages to keep the tears back when he tells you about his last short story. Only be tacful. Do not say, as an eager acquaintance once said to me: "Oh. I do think it is so interesting to write. It must be just fascinating when your manuscripts come back!" I discovered afterward that she meant proofs instead of manuscripts, but the mistake of just that single word made me, who am usually so garrulous about my trade, feel for the time being that I really did not care ever to speak of it again. So I repeat, let the poor author talk, but be tactful.—Atlantic Monthly. Smith, attracted no little attention. The evenings always assured an intellectual treat in the speakers, among whom were Chancelor S. B. McCormick, Mrs. Enoch Rauh, Dean C. B. Cohnley, and the introduction of these speakers by William M. Randolp, Eaq. Assistant City Solicitor; Attorney/F. R. Steward and Mr. Weller of the Associated Charities. Loendi Club. Sunday afternoon Dr. A. L. Lewin addressed the symposium at Loendi club. It was a splendid instructive paper on educational work. Easter Sunday there will be a fine musical program. Dinner at Girard, O. Misses Lenora and Leona Jackson gave a 6 o'clock dinner for Miss Lucille Williams of Erie. Covers were laid for eight. Millionaires Election. The Millionaires held their annual election of officers on last Wednesday evening at the home of Eugene Coleman, Harry Washington was reelected president and Eugene Coleman, vice president, Charles Dolls, second vice president; David Mellott, secretary, Harold Butler, treasurer. The club will have a certain number of members and the new applicants will be considered by the next meeting watch will be at the home of William Huzies. Much regret was expressed for absence o. George Pee, who has been made an honorary member. The club will hold their annual banquet sometime in May. Lean Year Affair The Smart Set of the John Wesley A. M. E. Z. church were out in full bloom in attendance at the leap year reception given by the Daughters of Conference on Thursday evening, March 28, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilliam of Miller street. The gentleman were elated over the honors bestowed upon them by the ladies. Sewickley Reception. One of the swelliest affairs of the season was the impromptu given by William Ball of Washington, D. C. on Friday evening. March 29, at his apartment in Glenosborn. The flowers in the den were pink carnations. There a delightful evening was spent by call present and at a reasonable hour the guests assembled in the dining hall where the prevailing colors were yellow and green and an elaborate menu was served. Those present were Mrs. Aida Banks, as chaparron, in black satin with turquoise; Miss Venzella Newsom in cream lace and pink roses; Miss Elsie Gilkeron in eru messaline and violets; Miss Aida Everett in white crepe de chine, embroidered in gold; Miss Carrie Gilkeron in blue chiffon with red roses, and Spencer P. Banks, Henry Jordon, Carl Butler, Charles Johnson and Larry Williams. Women's Clubs So.Re.Lit .Club. The So-Re-Lit club held a very interesting business meeting at the residence of Mrs. Owens, Knoxville, on Tuesday afternoon, April 2. A paper by Mrs. Abby Snyder of a historical nature, was exceedingly interesting as well as one by Mrs. D' Gantt. Synopsis of Poets and by Mrs. Gatewood. "Current Events. After a delightful repast the club adjourned. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Abby Snyder, I Carber street, East End. Donkey Party The Donkey social held at the residence of Mrs. Beulah Adams. Somer street, on March 18, benefit of Macedonia Baptist church, was a success. Over $16 was realized. This money goes to Mrs. Adams' club of which she is captain. The donkey proved a freak of nature, having tails growing every place conceivable. We thank our friends for their heavy support. The Homewood Social and Literary club were entertained on Friday evening by Miss Ella Allen of Finance street. Owing to the fact that Friday, April 5, will be Good Friday, the whist plan planned for that date will be held on the 9th. The next meetings of the club will be held at the residence of Harry E. Draper, 7449 Finance street. dinner at New Castle. dinner at New Mrs. Bertha Godrey Mitchell was hostess at a six o'clock dinner in honor of the members of the U. T. D. club on Wednesday evening. The table was decorated in spring flowers and place cards to matte. After dinner a few games of whist were played. The club considered Mitchell's charming hostess. The members of the club that attended were: Miss Jeanette Jones, president: Misses Fannie Howard, Viola Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Huff, Messers. Leonard Howard, Walter Robinson, Mrs. Robert Donaldson and Miss Virginia Carter of Franklin, Pa., Miss Wells's guest for a week, and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. The club will meet at Leonard Howard's next Wednesday. The Busy Bee club of the East End met at the residence of Mrs. G. M. Guywus, Deniston avenue, March 28, and transacted business, after which the hostess served the club elaborately. Musical selections given by Miss Pauline Williams. The club will meet at the residence of Mrs. M. H. Huddle, Gouls Kirkwood street, on April 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. How Many Words in the Bible? The English language contains some 200,000 words. Shakespeare used 21,400. Bacon 11,4000. Milton 7,000. How many words does the Bible use? DENTIST BARBER, RAINDRESSING, AND MANICURING SCHOOLS By our method we can cook for short time, expenses small, and you can earn money while at school, send for college is extended to prospective colored students. OUR SERVICE GUARANTEED. Bell Phone 3397. The Marrelle New First Class House S. W. THOMAS. Prop. Spencer and Free Libraries. THE COURIER. The ONLOOKER BY WILBUR D. NESBIT The DELINQUENI RABBIT They said last year when Easter was, 'an me' an brother John Got lots o' eggs with names an' lots o' l pictures on mook, 'a' wood Was a wood egret all roundabout, an 'a' rabbit, 'a' round As if they's glad their Easter eggs by little boys was found. An' so I got a bunny now! I had it for a week. An' it can't cackle none at all, although I go an' peek Inside its little house an' look if I can find some eggs— But it just sits up when I come, an' begs an' begs an' begs For it to kick an' cabbage leaf, an' shivers with its nose— I wonder if a rabbit flaps its wings some when it crows! I'm tryin' to encur-ridge it! I give it to you! But it don't build a nest at all, it wants to sit an' gnaw T'h cabbage leaves, an' hop around an' scare at dogs an' cats An' turn an' jump a foot or two when I look the puppet's nails An' whist it's night' the rabbit won't get up there on th' roost, An' doesn't like it when I try to help it with a boost. Then let them drop an' looked at me as if to say it knew Just what I meant—but still it's mighty queer; It hasn't laid an egg at all, an' Easter's nearly here. cat, an **threwed** it in. An 'told my rabbit that it's time egg-lay- in should begin. I go in my nest egg an' I've put it in 'th nest An 'told my rabbit to sail in 'an' do its level best. Polar Privations Mr. Amundsen tells of his winter quarters in the antarctic regions having been equipped with a plain bath and a steam bath. It is evident that hunting poles isn't much more trouble nowadays than going riding on one of the fast trains. We do hope that Amundsen had in his party one of those people who are always telling about taking their cold plunge every morning. It would reconcile us to climbing over ice mountains, eating pemmican and things like that, just to hear him object to any one wanting a steam bath with the temperature at the nice, stimulating point of 140 below. Some wonder having been expressed at Amundsen's reaching the pole so quickly, we hasten to point out that as there are no Eskimo in the antarctic regions he did not have to carry a car load of gumdrops. Among other questions his records are expected to settle is the vexing one of whether it is "antarctic" or "antarctic." Want a Tip on Monapoly. Migg—Several of the railroads are going to abolish train newsboys. Triggs—I suppose the newsboys didn't leave enough money for the porters. Raw's Explanation. Little Johnnie—Paw, what is a stage fright? Paw—One o' those soubrettes when she's not made up. A New Excuse. "You never loved me," exclaimed the bride of a week. "True. I did not answered the brutal bridegroom, with a sneer, as he wrote an order for the expressman to come for her baggage. "Then why did you marry me?" she moaned, gazing tearfully into the mirror to see if her hat was straight. "I did it." he answered boarsely, "to pay an election bet." Pana's Deductions. "Why, what do you mean?" demanded the Ford mamma. "He seems to be full of high bawls," explained the proud gaga, whose knowledge of acoustics was thus shown to be equal to his information as to intoxicants. Extra Dry. Robbs—I liked that champagne at Nobbs' dinner. Robbs—Was it dry? Robbs—Not as dry as I was. HON. THOS. P. GEARY LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE Hon. Thomas P. Geary and his work in the last legislature of Pennsylvania, representing the first legislative district, of Allegheny county. To the Colored Voters of the First Legislative District of Allegheny County, Pa.: We think it is fair and befitting as Mr. Geary is a candidate and seeking re-nomination that the voters and citizens of said legislative district should thoroughly and truthfully be informed as to his faithfulness, accomplishment during the session just ended in 1911, before they act in the way of renominating him. A man who has been tried and proven faithful can be trusted, and that man if he proves faithful, should be allowed a second trial, other than to try a man that is a perfect stranger and who has not been testen. During his administration he labored and worked and voted for the following appropriations and caused the Committee on Appropriations to visit the same, being colored institutions: Avery College Trade School, Pitts burgh, Pa. 190,000. Home for Aved and Inform Colored Women, Pittsburgh, Pa. $1,000. Colored Women's Relief Association of Western Pennsylvania, Pa., $1,000. Coleman Home for Colored Boys. Pittsburgh, Pa., $2,000. Davis Temporary Home for Colored Children. Pittsburgh, Pa., $1,000. Home for Colored Working Girls, Pittsburgh, Pa., $2,000. Agricultural and Mechanical Industrial School for Colored Girls and Boys, of Jumonville, Fayette County, $10,000. These figures can be found in the acts of the last legislature. This is not political speculation, but facts acted into law. These appropriations are the largest and most numerous ever passed in any previous legislature. We feel that we ought not to burn the bridge that we have just crossed. The Hon. Mr. Geary is a man that the poor colored man and woman can meet. He will listen and hear them, and the colored people and voters ought to appreciate such a legislator. He has always proven true and we believe given with a chance will, prove to be true blue, to the principles of Lincoln. If there is any doubt as to his action and fairness toward the colored people in Pittsburgh, or during his term in the legislature, there are colored friends who can be depended upon to testify to the above, among whom is Mr. Rice. These gentlemen's testimony with others can be depended upon in Western Pennsylvania. PUPIL OF THE MASTERS. Critics Praise Musical Ability of Miss Helen Elise Smith. By ALBON LEWIS HOLSEY. In the world of aesthetics genius is creative and art interpretative. Shakespeare was a genius, and he left us Hamlet and a Shylock. Dickens created and bequeathed to the fiction world such characters as Micawber, Uriah Heap and Mr. Pickwick. But it remains for the artist on the stage to interpret these characters and reveal to us the deeper meaning of these authors. The compositions of Mendelssohn, Beethoven and the other masters are but lines and dots until the artist touches the plano. Then, through a labyrinth of marvelously blended tones and rich melodies, his interpretation and expression lead us on until the 1 real soul strivings of the master mind behind the dots and lines are disclosed for our joyous appreciation. The, genius, being creative, is sufficient unto himself, but the artist is a happy composition of native ability and superior training. Miss Helen Elise Smith of New York is an artist. As a little child she evinced a remarkable aptitude for music and at eleven was regarded a very promising piano student. When her musical education had got beyond the ordinary instructor she easily passed the very rigid entrance requirements for the Institute of Musical Art of New York and after studying there for seven years graduated with honor. Sigismund Stojowski, the favorite pupil of Paderewski, was her piano teacher, and her instructors in harmony, theory and composition are recognized authorities in their particular lines. Mr. H. E. Krebblel, formerly music critic for the New York Tribune, and other well known critics have emphatically expressed their appreciation of her interpretation of difficult compositions. Aside from her regular students, Miss Smith teaches the piano at the Music Settlement For Colored Children. Miss Smith is modest and more inclined to converse on any subject than her training and ability. However, a glorious future awaits this young woman, so devoted to and proficient in her chosen profession. LONGRIDGE EVERMORE RENTAL The University of London London buildings is £43,000,000, while that of all the agricultural land in England and Wales is under £27,000,000. The National Religious Training School and Chautauqua 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? What is the sanitary condition? What effort, if any, has been made to improve the sanitary condition? Is the death rate increasing? To what extent do you co-operate with the Civic Improvement Leagues? Has settlement work been conducted to any extent in your community, and with what results? To what extent has the work of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. been effective in your community? Do you approve them? What is the general fitness of the city and country school teacher? What has been the attitude of the day-school teacher toward the Church and Sunday School? What is the real religious condition of your people? Revivals, how conducted? All ministers who intend attending this Conference should make it known at an early date, addressing the President, so that reservation can be made for them. 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 terms address President JAMES E. SHEPARD DURHAM, N. C. Spring Millinery Showing Now On. RIBBONS VERY MUCH IN EVIDENCE : : 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 patience and forelight 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 Imperial Auto Employment and News Stand 1310]WylieAvenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 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Some of these are decidedly silvery. Others incline to a blue cast which is most pronounced in the globe thistles and sea hollies. Such colors are so unusual in nature that it is easy to overdo them in gardens—Country Life in America. Or take mugs out. Tank steamers taking oil the world around may in time be a thing of the past. Now, they have got a solid oil, and they declare it is almost pure petroleum. Flight pressure, such as pressing a cake of it in the hand, causes the oil to ooze out. The cake of petroleum, perhaps packed into a wooden case lined with thintol, thus preventing waste or evaporation, may be shipped all around the world. Seema Profitable Investment. Seems Profitable Investment. It is estimated that at a cost of $200,000 fully 100,000 acres of good land within a reasonable distance of Savannah can be drained and made productive of cotton to the annual value of more than $2,000,000. AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. Palm Sunday was fittingly observed. The morning service was largely attended, also the Sabbath bank and V. C. E. society. At 8 p.m. the auditorium was crowded. The choirs gave a splendid Sabbath evening concert, the first of the program consisted of the solos, dances and recitations, the second part was selections from the cantata of "Joseph Mondage." The large chorus rendered splendid music. The collection amounted to $57.28. April 2 the Church Extension and Benevolent Boards each gave a chicken and waffle supper; both were well attended. Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Gillam. No 6 Miller street, the Daughters of Conference gave a leap year reception. The ladies were present in reception attire. The gentlemen in full dress. The social committee will have a Queen social on April 11, at the residence of Mr. Bobbins. 36 Charles Easter Sunday will be quarterly meeting day; also Dr. Bafley, P. E., will preach in the morning. - Sunday school children will entertain in the evening. A program of unusual interest, has been arranged. C. A. Anderson, manager of the grand year reception, Monday evening, April 29, is putting forth every effort to make this affair one of financial success. The ladies are choosing their company for the evening, but there, are a few gentlemen whose company has not been engaged yet. The following program has been arranged: Ander, Ander, Ander, the orchestra engaged to assist the V. C. E. choir in the musical selections; Attorney Vann and Randolph will make addresses, subjects announced later. Mrs. Cora Boykin, the song bird, will be heard in soo. The matrons of honor are Madames Julia Marle Craig, Anne Strotherbys Lillie Jefferson, Tda and Apne Hartis, the contestors on the gold watch and diamond ring connoisseurs working diligently. As the pastor, Dr. Lee, leaves the next morning, April 20, for general conference, Carlotte, N. C. Any little remembrance will be thankfully received. The V. C. E. choir will take part in the mock coronation at the Calvary Baptist church. Thursday evening, April 11. They have also been invited to give a concert and the beautiful presentation of the "Ten Virgins," for the benefit of the A. M. E. Zion church, Oakdale, Pa. Rev. J. H. Hodge, pastor. The date to be announced later, will be their response. Bethel A. M. E. Church Holy week was opened with great solemnity. The entry of Christ into Jerusalem was commemorated on last Sabbath with appropriate services in sermon and song. Rev. Scott's discourse on the triumphal entry was great and intelligently presented. The Heroines of Jericho held an intersting service in the evening and gave a rich sacred cone, including a scholarly address by our pastor. The choir troubled sweet music, giving us a toastaste of the glorious musical service to be rendered Easter Interesting features will characterize the Easter services next Sabbath. Extensive preparations have been perfected and a bright and glorious Resurrection day is anticipated. A special sermon will be preached by the pastor closing with the administering of the holy sacrament in the morning. At 3:30 the order of St. Luke's will hold a novel service. Rev. G. B. Howard will attend. A sacred concert at 4:00 will close the services on the day. A recent church conference the pastor launched plans for a Colonial rally to be given three months hence. Three thousand dollars is the mark to be reached and fifteen persons have volunteered to serve as captains. The Sunday school held an interesting review of the quarter's work on last Sabbath under the direction of Wm. Neal. superintendent. The classes taught by Mrs. Bowie Page, Misses Mary Mary and Estelle Wells, working to install a new piano in the Sunday school room at early date. On April 16 the auditorium will be the scene of a first-class musical and literary recital to be given by Revs. W. L. Lee and P. A. Scott. These pastors are desirous of attending the general conference in May, and are anxious to raise transportation through the audium. A handsome uncle will be given the pastor selling the highest number of tickets. The Washington, Pa. boys, members of the Pearl orchestra, will maze their first appearance in our church sometime, in May, and will give a high-class entertainment. The girls are to serve as nads. Beginning the month the church will hear the hearth hears, recitals and dramas will be given, in tribute to the great rabies. Do not forget the soloist since concert on Sunday, April 14. (By Martha Williamson) There were special services at the church Palm Sunday. The church was beautifully and artistically, decorated with palms and plants. The "Three in One" concert and hat contest was a grand success. Over $188.55 was taken in. Avery took $88.50. Rev. A. Wakefield was the successful contestant, as the most popular pastor on this side. The captains are getting ready, for their great rally the second Sunday in April. The allied officers of the church are looking forward to the spring fair which opens April 16 and closes April 20. Sunday, Easter, Friday will be baptizing of the children in all a.m. and song service in the church. The Great Lighthouse a special concert, will be given at the church, Easter Monday night. April. We are glad to hear Thomas. We are glad to hear Jennson and Mrs. Amanda Ware who have been on the sick list are on the road to recovery. Mrs. James Wash- ington and daughter are on the sick list. Rev. Trimble. exp pastor of Averys. died last week. WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH Services were well attended last Sunday night. Rev. Thomas was at his best and preached an inspiring sermon from Mark ii. 25. Easter will be celebrated in a fitting manner. Morning and evening program given by choir in morning and by choir and Sunday school in evening. Sunday, April 14, will be grand rally day. Program: 10:45 a.m. service; 10:55 p.m. choir; 3 p.m. m. organ prelude, chant by choir; opening hymn announced by Dr. Lee of John Wesley, or Pittsburgh; rev. R. H. M. Harris of Brown Chapel of North Side, Pittsburgh; selection, choir; Scripture lesson by Rev. E. R. Bazier of Allen Chapel; selection, choir; sermon by Rev. P. A. Scott of Bethel Wylie avenue; anthem by bethel fering; benediction 15; sacred concert given best local and city talent will appear on program of concert to be given by North Carolina club of Allen A. M. E. church, North Side. Mrs. M. Gaither of Ben Avon, captain, Monday evening, April S. The club promises us all a good time. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH North Side Pittaburg, Pa. Holy work was ushered in with special Palm Sunday services at Brown Chapel church. The pastor delivered an excellent sermon for the occasion, making the triumphal entry of Christ in Jerusalem. It was observed with deep solemnity. A very large crowd was in attendance at both morning and evening services. At the conclusion of the morning services the newly elected trustees and the ushers board was introduced. Among the many outstretched arms of the Mrs. E. J. Scott of Uniontown, Pa., and Mrs. Lizzie Jackson and mother, Mrs. Johnson of Mount Oliver, and James Terry of Salem, O., and Rev. Dungee of Washington, Pa. The Christian Endeavor society was conducted by Miss Martha Washington. The pastor and officers of Brown Chapel church desire to thank their friends for their generosity on last Sabbath, the collection for the day Easter, will be as fittingly held on Sunday, arrangement has been completed in making it very impressive. Symbolic of the resurrection the rising sun will be greeted Sunday morning at a sunrise meeting of members at a sunrise meeting. North Side. Easter services will begin at 6 o'clock and continue at various hours through the day. The Sabbath school will render a program at 2 p. m. and on Monday evening "The beautiful City," a sacred canta by twenty-five years old, will be rendered. Mrs. Robert Jackson and Mrs. Johnson of Mount Oliver, and Mrs. E. J. Scott of Uniontown, Pa., were the guests of Rev. and R. H. Morris on Sabbath. The various club of Brown Chapel church are busily engaged in raising money to pay for the painting of the interior of the wails of the church. The work was begun on Monday of the day the church is completed there will be a ceremony for a week or ten days. Watch the Courier. A special effort is being made now in raising funds for the renovating of the church. Many are subscribing and paying up in full. Among those who have paid is Mrs. E. J. Scott of Uniontown, Pa., a former member of Dr. Morris. Many thanks to Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Collins is still on the slick list. The hat contest at Brown Chapel church was a decided success, socially and financially, the large auditorium and gallery supported. The door price was $182.75. We desire to congratulate Rev. A. Wakefield on being the winner of the six dollar hat, he having turned in the largest amount of money for tickets soid, being $78.50. Trinity Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church (By: David Duvall.) Our church is moving along splendidly with increased interest as the weeks go by. We have on the sick list Dean Samuel Trent, Rev. J. L. Rodgers, Mrs A. G. Hundley, All are convalescent. Smith Minor and Mrs. J. H. Taylor were elected delegates to the Sunday school convention which meets with the Nazareth Baptist church of Washington. A. Scott Woodson president of the Allegheny Baptist Sunday school convention, made a splendid effort last Sunday in addressing our Sunday school. Rev. Woodson is a young man with high ideals and will certainly make good in his field of labor. On Easter Sunday our pastor, Dr. Earnest Hall, will deliver a sermon entitled *Work of Saint Baptism*. This sermon will be delivered before a white state convention not long since, and was pronounced by many learned men as a masterpiece of thought and presentation. The sermon will be delivered at little o'clock in the afternoon, preceding the communion service and those who hope to hear it will certainly have to come. If they wish to get to the church, Woodson will hear something worth while on the resurrection of Christ to come out early next Sunday. Our Easter program will be rendered in the morning at the regular preceding hour. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH SCOTTDALE, Pa. An excellent sermon was delivered Sunday night at 8 o'clock by Rev. R. Bell and throughout the day the services were uplifting and helpful. The Sunday school convened at 8 o'clock and after a splendid session the practice for the Easter exercises were taken up under the direction of our worthy superintendent and the organist, Blair the Ill-smart. Our Sunday school is taking on new life and we hope to make our Easter program the best we have ever had. The Young People's program under the direction of Joan Dillen is in Sunday night, for it was full of expression and power. We are proud to say our young people are taking an active part in church work. Our pastor received a nice donation from members and friends, Saturday evening. Zion members do not forget the pastor while he is struggling so hard to pay off the church debt. He is a Christian man and deserves much credit for the work he has done and is still doing. The Kiolet club gave a nice entertainment on Saturday night and it was well attended. Our band is doing nicely under the management of Andrew Griggs, and we hope they will be at their best on Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murray and son, Edward, were Pittsburgh visitors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Maggie Griggs was in Greensburg on Monday afternoon attending the funeral of Miss Zeila Lewis. Mrs. Mary Connors has been on the sick list, but was able to be at Zion last Sunday. Misses Lula and Anna Jones of Em Grove, Misses Manie and Annie Buncan, Misses Stone and Mayno Connellville she calls on friends on Sunday. (By Bertha Carroll.) Rev. E. R. Bazier preached a very interesting sermon on Sunday morning, subject, "The Palm." At 3 o'clock in the afternoon Rev. P. A. Scott of Wylie avenue, preached a very spirited sermon. At Tapisco of Squirrel street, gave a breakfast in honor of Willie E. Hall of Rochester, N. Y. The members of the Stewardess Board of Allen Chapel, extend deep sympathy to the bereaved family of Mrs. Clarence Brown, who departed this life on March 31, 1912. Her funeral was preached by her pastor, Rev. E. R. Bazier, assistant Elder R. H. Munson, Mrs. Minnie Johnson of 1517 Sedgwick street, North Side, who has been quite ill and was in the Presbyterian hospital for two weeks is able to be at home again. Mrs Mary Johnson of Hamill street, has been on the slick list for three weeks, is much improved at this writing. There will be a grand concert at the Chapel, Mary Johnson and Fulton streets, North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. on Easter Monday evening, April 8, 1912, given by the North Carolina club of the above named church. Proceeds for the $500 rally for the said church. Euclid Avenue A. M.-E. CHurch (Br. M. Louis Harris.) The services last Sabbath were well attended. Dr. D. S. Bentley presented the grapep in a clear and practical manner. All who attended the services received a piece of palm. Easter promises to be an occasion of great interest. The auditorium will be beautifully decorated. The Junior choir trained by Mrs. D. M. Blair will appear for the next time. The Sunday school and Alien Endeavor league will render special programs, the Sunday school in the afternoon and the league in the evening. Thursday evening a brilliant success was scored in the musical recital which was the grandest of the history, grandest of the history of Euclid Avenue church. Too much cannot be said of the untiring effort of Jack Banks to bring about the success which was certainly flattering both as well as getting together a large audience. It was a rare treat to the music lovers as well as those of literary inclined. Miss Sara B. Writt. Mme. Cantwell. Miss Ruth Banka. Mme. Mopelia Bell, Nelson Arter. Wilbert McDaniels, Olof C. Collins, Dr. W. E. Franklin and Fred D. Hawkhs for a warm applause from the audience. A large committee of ladies served dinner and refreshments in the lecture room. Jack Banks was assisted by Miss Minkle Harris, secretary. Wilber McDaniel's appeared on the program of the fifth annual closing exercises of the Pittsburgh Evening High school Friday evening, March 29, which was held in the chapel of the General school school with a singer delighted all who heard him and who from the audience, which was composed of nearly all of the other races, a warm applause. Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church There were 27 persons who were publicly received into the church and two were baptized. The Grace church membership has been, greatly strengthened by the large numbers who have been received into the church. They have brought into the work a new spirit and life. The Sabbath school was out in large numbers in the interest "Temperature". Splendid teachers were deferred and was Jones, Samuel Pierson and Mr. Hezekiah Anderson, the superintendent. Easter services will be observed at the Grace church. There will be special decoration, music and a special offering. The pastor will deliver a special sermon on the "Reservation." The Sabbath school has prepared a special program which will be rendered after the morning services. There will be a special address at night by Mrs. M. R. Manley on the subject. "The Christian Women, Her Worth and Place." Blamarck and Coffee. Among the coffee drinkers a high place must be given to Bismarck says the London Chronicle. He liked coffee unadulterated. While with the Prussian army in France he one day entered a country inn and asked the host if he had any chicory in the house. He had, Bismarck said. "Well, bring it to me, all you have." The man obeyed and handed Bismarck a canister full of chicory. "Are you sure this is all you have been demanded the chancellor, You may be a grain." "Then," said Bismarck, "the canister by him, you must make me a pot of coffee." THE COURIER INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Director of Event Education of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago). LESSON FOR APRIL 7. EASTER LESSON. LESSON TEXT I- Cor. 15:1-11 GOLDEN TEXT — This Jesus did God reason whereof we all are witnesses.”—Acts 2:28. St. Paul may not make direct reference to the virgin birth of our Lord, though he certainly knew of the prophecy that a “Virgin shall conceive,” (Isa. 7-14), but what does it matter? It is not greater miracle to be born than to rise triumphant over death. That Paul assumes the is evident from this lesson. Ideally he begins by saying, “Now I make known the gospel which I preached unto you at Corinth, where you are saved and what must always reaffirm that Christ, who came fulfilling all that was promised in the Scripture, died for our sins and rose again.” Paul goes on to tell explicitly of many who had seen Jesus after the resurrection and, most important of all, how he, himself, had seen the Christ. "Last of all he was seen of me also. Though I am least of all the saints in that I persecuted the church, yet I am what I am, and his grace was not bestowed upon me in vain." Paul was not such a "bad man" from the accepted moral standards of his time, yet he felt the truth of what Christ said, viz. that the essence of sin is that "they believe not on me," hence Paul, once he gave his life to Jesus, "labored more abundantly," yet he says, for fear someone would unisu-derand him, "not that I did the work, but God was with me." The fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the best proven fact of history. In the first place the disciples themselves did not expect Jesus to die (John 12:34), hence, of course, they never even thought of the resurrection (Mark 9:10). In the third place when on that Easter morn Mary reported the empty tomb and of having seen the Lord, the apostles thought it "dile talk" (Luke 24:11). When the women reported having actually seen him, the men, and how many men like to take instruction from a woman, were unconvinced and rather doubted those who had conversed with him on the road to Emmaus. Again, when seen by the ten, Thomas would not accept the report till he had seen his hands and his feet. It would have been easy for the Jew to have disproved the story of the physical resurrection; all that would have been needed would be to have shown the body and said: "Here he is, see these hands and these feet, the pierced side and scarred brow, this is the body of the young prophet." Arguments Based on Unbelief All arguments to convince us that Jesus did not rise are based upon unbelief and the answer of countless millions, throughout nearly twenty centuries has been the words of Paul (verse 20) but "Now is Christ risen from the dead." To deny is to lose in the fog, our preaching vail, and we have no ground of faith. See verses 12-14. To accept is to place a firm foundation underneath our whole Christian scheme, to set the seal of authority and purity upon the life of him whom all men, Jew and Gentile alike, say was good, and opens a vista of hope for all who die in the Lord. Paul goes on to show that the resurrection of Jesus is the beginning of a plan whereby all the human race who are related to Christ shall likewise be resurrected. Even as through the transgression of one man sin came upon the whole human race, in like manner by the perfect life of obedience upon the part of one man we may all be made alive. Paul makes a strong contrast between the death of the believer and that of the non-believer. "If I fight with beasts at Ephesus what advantage does that have? Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." Not so however, with the Christian, hence he exhorts the Christians to be awake to righteousness and to sin not. A suggested outline for the study of this subject would be as follows: I. The Fact. II. Its Significance. Proof of Christ's deity. Rom. 1:4. Type of our resurrection. Phil. 3:21. A victory over the devil. Heb. 2:14. 15. A fundamental basis of Christianity. II. Its Application. He is our risen, everlasting King. We shall recognize our dead. He left us to establish his king- dom. Only Frienda Saw Him. For the younger classes this story of the first Easter is a most fascinating one, dramatic, tender, inspiring. For the older pupils we may well discuss. How Easter would be observed. Have we fully realized that we are "risen with Christ"? Remember he showed himself only to his friends, not to Plate nor to the Sandhedn. Are you his friend? Have you seen the risen Lord? A description of "Holy Fire" of the Greek Christians who gathered each with his taper in the church at Jerusalem on Easter Sabbath, and how each passes the fire on to another or carries it sacriply back to his home church, would be appropriate in order to illustrate the fact that each one of us must appropriate Christ in his resurrection power and having appropriated his life we are in duty bound to pass on this knowledge to others. Paul showed his gratitude by "abbreviating more abundantly." By Rev. J. H. Ralston, Secretary Correspondence Course, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago TEXT—My peace I give unto you— John 14:27. Jesus never spoke an apole or unneded word. He knew the restlessness of men in his day, and knew that such restlessness would characterize all days, and in accordance with the promptings of his own loving heart sought to dissipate it. In only one way could this be done—he must ```markdown ``` Never in all the history of the race were the appliances for physical well being so numerous and well adapted to the end sought as today. Home making, notwithstanding the passing of the single dwelling as home, was never so perfect; sanitation is far and away superior to any period of the past; medical and surgical skill defy many diseases that were formerly fatal; institutions for the care and cure of defections of various kinds are found even in small places; provision is lavishly made for the education of the young in literature, science, and art as never before; and millions of money are being poured out, and great conferences are being held in advance of universal peace—but the cry is yet heard. "O, where can not be found, Best for the weary soul." We may ask, Why is this, when the things just enumerated are undeniable facts? We may have partial answer in the consideration of the things that stand out as an offset to these things, facts undeniable as they. If we consider the conditions which characterise all activities we are given pause. If we look at men in business life, whether in commerce, finance, manufacturing, or even agriculture, the elements of competition and chance keep the nerves stretched; if we consider the professions, law, medicine, or theology, the rivalry, however inercusable, proves a nervracking experience; and if we enter the spheres of politics, the game at first pleasant, at last comes to effort to overcome opponents sometimes by chicanery or even the use of corrupt practices. To such men the modern conveniences and appliances bring little relief. Even that which was possible ten years ago, the getting beyond the reach of the mails or the telegraph by an ocean voyage, is no longer possible. And so it is that men are crying for the lodge in the wilderness, the man of sixty seeks his chicken farm, in a few years to find disappointment. Just at this point the Christian religion, by its head, Jesus Christ, appears with a solution of this problem. He says: "Peace, I give unto you," and all that man needs, of rest, quiet contentment and move, is offered. Loyalty what Jesus meant compels us to say that the peace here offered rests on another peace. This peace belongs to experience, the thing men and women are crying for. Peace refers to the right relationship with God, the lack of which is the true explanation of the unrest from which we would escape. That peace is a status or condition secured by trusting or resting on Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only mediator between God and man. We have peace with God through faith, and are placed in a position where we can have the peace of God, that Jesus speaks of in the text. In no case can a man have the peace of God without the peace with God, emphasis being on the prepositions. The world gives to the baset part of our being, to the part that relates us to the brute creation, and only in exceptional cases to the intellectual. If so how ephemeral is its offering—for today with no promise of tomorrow! How quickly the body gives way, and soon after middle life the pleasure is no more. The world never gives, it demand's its pound of flesh without failure or diminution. For one dollar's worth of pleasure given it demands one hundred cents of disgust and bitter dregs. The world never satisfies. It satisfies, but, as Ruakin has said, "There are no pangs so sickening as the satieties of pleasure." Jesus Parallels This Giving. He gives to the highest part of our being, the spirit. His invitation to men as followers is not to a Mohammedan heaven, or a modern clubhouse, but to physical hardship and suffering—but it is to the spirit, which is to live forever and whose requirements are lasting. He gives really, and the man or woman who by any chance seeks the peace because of conscious worth is doomed to disappointment. He gives satisfies. It is deep, quiet, strong. It took away the fears of the early martyrs. It enabled a McKinley to die calmly and gladly and to sing "Nearer, My God, to Thee," and today enables Chinese and other Christian martyrs to face death without fear. This peace was tested by Jesus himself and sustained him all the way to the cross, and who is the peace of him who was God and who said to the waves on Gallilee, "Peace, be still." What a guardian, "My peace," tested and proven adequate, and that of the infinite God himself! Go out and see whether the hills are there yet. before you conclude that the world of God has failed. If the Lord gives us much to do or bear, he will also give us the grace needed for its accomplishment CHURCH NOTICES CHURCH NOTICES Bethle A. M. E. Church. Corner Wylie avenue and Elm street Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 1:45 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm Street. Bell phone 2987 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson St. N, S. N. Pittsburgh— Sunday services, 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 12:30 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting 7:45 p. m. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Varrick C. E. Society, 6:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; class meeting, Friday evening; communication services every first Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293 R Grant, 40 Arthur street. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. Church, Corner Eulenburg avenue and Harvard street, Pittsburgh—Morning worship, 10:45 a. m., Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Endeavor League, 6:30 p. m.; Hours of study, 7 a. m. D. S. Bentley, D. D. pastor, 324 Meadow street, Hours of study, 10 to 12 m., daily except Monday. Residence phone 1385 J. Highland. RODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHUCH. East End, Pittsburgh, Pa.—Communion, first Sunday in each month, 3 p. m.; pastor's study at church from 12 to 2 p. m.; preaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. 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.; Alen Endeavor league, 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Sunday, 8. p. m.; Mt. Zion Baptist—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; communion second Sunday in each month; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m.; Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor. Highland Baptist church—Sunday services in each month; munion 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 Sunday night in month. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTEIAN CHURCH Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. Young people's Christian Endeavor, 7 p. Wednesday night prayer meeting, 8 p. REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY, D. D. Pastor Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Hemlock and Boyle streets, North Side. Sundays—Morning service, 10.30; Sunday school, 2:00 p. m.; Christian Edeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; even ing service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p. m. REV. R. H. MORRIS, Pastor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston, Avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome Praver meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. REV. E. N. THOMAS, Pastor. 535 Mott avenue, Belgrade, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. B. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1148-R Schenley Preaching, Sunday, 11 a. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. Epworth League, 6 p. m. Evening service, 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Trustees' meeting the second and fourth Monday nights of each month A. M. E. Zion Church. Services every Sunday at 11:30. evening 8:00, Sunday school 12:30. literary every Tuesday at 8:00 p. m. Rev. Ware, pastor. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH North Side, Pittsburg. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Class 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZIER, Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tioga and Dumferline Streets. Rev. J. M. Davis, Pastor. Service Sabbath 11 a. m.; 7:45 p. m. Young People's meeting, 7 p. m. Sabbath school; 2:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m.; class meeting, Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. UNIONTOWN, PA MT. OLIVET BAPSTEH CHURCH. Rev. Thompson, pastor—Preaching. 1:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. p. 6:00 p. m. and preaching. 7:45 p. m. ZION A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching. 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:00 p. m. C. E. society, 6:30 p. m. preaching. 7:45 p. m. MT. 20SE BART1&T CHURCH. Rev. Thomas Ford, pastor - preaching 19:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. W. B. 19:45 a. m.; D. E. pastor - preaching 19:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. Fifty-four and Penn Avenue. Sunday school at 9:20 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1918 Prayer meeting, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Wednesday. Official meeting, Thursday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. Church meeting, Friday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. Communion services every second Sunday at 3 p. m. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Sunday school teachers' meeting, every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Meisser, D. D. Pastor, residence, 5109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in the church. Hours, 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., Wednesday and Friday. Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church, McKeesport, Pa. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sabbath school at 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Saunders, pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, McKeesport. Preaching at 11 a. m., sunday school at 2 p. m. Allen's Christian Endeavor at 6 p. m. and preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Young, pastor. Gladden A. M. E. Church, Homestead, Pa. C. R. Gobgins, pastor—Services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening; literary Thursday evening. The People's Mission, Wilkinsonburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p., the Juvenile Missionary band at 3:20, the Wednesday evening prayer meet. AVERY MISSION. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Avery Mission A. M. E. Zion church, corner Avery and Nelson streets, North Side—Sunday services. 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; class meeting. 1 p. m. ; Sunday school. 2 p. m.; Christian Eudeavor, 7 p. m.; Sunday school teachers meeting every day at 8 p. m. ; Sunday Wednesday. 8 p. m. Literary Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. Wakefield, pastor, residence 225 East Jefferson street, North Side. MONONGAHELA. PA. Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. A. Smothers, pastor-Services, preaching, 10:45 a. m; class, 11:30 a. m; Sunday school, 20 p. m; Entrance. Entrance. Entrance. 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.; Monday school, 2:35 p. m.; H. B. Clemons superintendent, Enworth leage, 6:40 p.m.; Wayman A. M. E. church, Market street, Rev. J. T. Fgrity, pastor—Sunday services, 10:45 class meeting, 12; Sunday school, 2:30; Christian Endeavor, 6:45; preaching, 7:45 Mother Home, Mother A. Johnson, Sheperdess—Regular 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 Ottertman street, Bell phone 387J. PAID TO PLAY W.TH JIMMY Lad Explains How He and His Little Mates Earned Ten Cents The Higgins family was gathered about the upper table, and Mr. Higgins was en, ged in serving the cold ham on the pile of waiting plates. He interrupted that process long enough to address ore of his young sona. "Edward," he said, "didn't I hear you say that Jimmy Fanning was so disagreeable and quarrelsome that you were not going to play with him any more." "Yes, father." "And didn't you say that all the boys at your school said the same thing." "Yes, father." "How did it happen, then, that when I came home tonight I saw you and Billy and John Heald and a lot more youngsters over in the Fannings yard." "Well, you see, father, we were all over to the Bacons," and Mr. Fanning came over and said he knew we didn't like to play with Jimmy, but he would give us ten cents apley if we would go over there this afternoon and play. He says he'll give any of us a dime any time we'll come over and spend the afternoon with Jimmy." Mr. Higgins looked incredulous till his son dug into his pocket and produced a bright, new ten-cent piece as corroborative evidence. Then he looked at his wife and smiled. "It's a good thing Jimmy's father is well-to-do," he said. "Did you have a pleasant afternoon, Edward?" "Well, we earned the money, all right," said Edward.—Youth's Companion. Expensive Tree We do not think much of trees in the United States, and let several million acres of them burn without getting excited, but in England small forests, and even individual trees are maintained at great expense. If here is not actually an outlay of money, the trees occupy land that could otherwise be profitably employed. Probably the most noteworthy tree in the world, so far as expensiveness is concerned, is a plane tree which grows in Wood street, in the city which houses two couples lot which would bring in ground-rent to the amount of 5,300 per annum. It says much for the nature-loving qualities, and, incidentally, for the fortune, of the owner of that lot that the ancient tree Wourishes safely year after year. Mother—The king was in the sitting house, counting up his money, the queen was in the kitchen, mating bread and honey. Modern Child—Must be a story, the sook would let. —Harper's Bear. --- SATURDAY. APRIL 6. 1912 NEWS FROM ALL OHIO CORRESPONDENTS MUST REACH THIS-OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY NOON OF EACH WEEK. MANAGER. Smithfield, Ohio Smithfield, Ohio (By Viola Carter) By Vibia Carter Miss Minnie Beall, the proficient minnie, will celebrate Arbor day on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Harris of McIntyre, are repol- ing over the arrival of a new son at their home. Mother and son are do- ing fine. Earnest Smith of Boston has moved his family to McIntyre, Mrs. Abe Dorsey and son, Albert, of Homestead, are the guests of Mrs. Casy Hargrave. Rev. W. H. Veney is slowly improving. Mrs. E. Powell and Miss E. Carrie Fitzgerald are coelegant. Mrs. E. Carrie Fitzgerald slipped and sprained her ankle. Ed. West, Jr. Dave Freeman and Joseph Beall, Miss Lien Thomas, Mattie West and Virgie Smith spent Sunday afternoon as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith. Miss Thelma West of Hopedale, was the guest of Misses Marguerite and Anna May Lewis on Sunday. Geo. W. Veney made a business tripo to Steubenville on Monday. Miss Ilene Washington spent day weekly at the church. Hestings Giles of Mr. Pleasant was the guest of friends here on Sunday and attended church here. Gerald Blinn and Misses Minnie and Eile Beall were the guests of Ross and Fred and Miss Alice Faithful on Sunday. Mrs. Maud Gill was the guest of 'Miss Mayne Smith on Wednesday night. Chas. Bigaby has moved his family on Wood street, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Guy of Steubenville spent Sunday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Veney. The Sunday school here is progressing. Mrs. Martha Smith and son, Harry of Emerson, were the guests of Mrs. E. A. Powell on Wednesday. AKRON O (By Mary Broady.) The revival conducted by Rev. Turner of Washington, Pa., at the A. M. E. Z. was of a great spiritual benefit to the church. Rev. R. A. Jones and Deacon Wm. Anderson attended the dedicatory services at the Hillman Street Baptist church at Youngstown on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Black of Warren, O., and Miss Blanche Johnson of Cleveland, were the guests of Mrs. Black on Sunday. Eugene Douglas and Robert Dempst spent Sunday in New York. In the morning by Rev. Jones the Second Baptist pulpit was ably filled in the morning by Rev. Bent Sales and in the evening by Rev. O. Singleton of Louisville, Ky. Rev. Singleton is traveling in the interest of the National Home of Colored Children at Louisville and after preaching an excellent sermon spoke of the necessity or such a moment, receives without the city and receives a good collection and large number of subscriptions at the above named church. Rev. Sales and Miss F. Ranielman attended services at the Baptist church of Wadsworth on Sunday evening. Rev. Sales preached there. Baptizing and ceremonies at the Second Baptist church on Sunday at 10 o'clock. Services at the 4th April the K. of P.'s of Cleveland and this city will hold union services at one of the larger churches in the central part of the city. SALEM O. (By Raymond Logan) The Stewards of the A. M. E. church gave a very successful chicken slipper last Saturday night with a very large attendance. Quite a large crowd from Alliance was present. The A. M. E. Zion church will give a canvast easter Sunday and wish all to be present and hear the children speak and sing. Rev. H. H. Uptgrove of Alliance, who has been conducting a series of revivals with over a hundred converts and is very much indisposed at his home in Alliance. Fred Howard and Miss Sidli Dillard were made man and wife last week. We all hope them a successful life. Isaac Oliver of Ravenna, is visiting his niece, Mrs. Annie Fordon of Wilson street. George Freeman left for Oberlin on business. Miss Cynthia Cyrus left for Pittsburgh where she will live with James Brown and family. Miss Sara Cyrus to Cleveland to visit her aunt. Mrs. Allen during the spring vacation. Misses Georgia Wallace and Mac Scott were Salem visions last Sunday. The K. of P. lodge held a social at the hall with a large attendance. Must receive notes Tuesday morning. (Manager.) Steubenville, O. (By L. F. Cook.) The Tyllis Wheatley club, an organization of young girls with their boy friends, met at Mrs. A. J. Guy's. Theip superintendent, Mrs. Guy, is training the girls in cooking and sewing. Some of the girls have worn dresses that they have made which shows good taste. The club is an auxiliary of the W. R. club. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. R. Grasson are the proud parents of a daughter. The Ladies' Aid society was entertained by Mrs. Edge Goode on Monday evening. After the conclusion of the meeting, the hostess served an elegant repast. James Howard attended the conference at Columbus. Chas. Porter is on the sidelines. Mrs. Elizabeth Burke was visiting her mother-in-law of Flushing. The Court of Clamieu gave a very fine saper at the home of Miss Gayner on Monday evening, which was quite a success. James Bridges has accepted a post The concert and chicken supper last Friday night, under the management of Mrs. Mendel Slidow, was a grand success. Mrs. L. A. Anderson was called to Atlanta, Ga., where her daughter, Eugenia, is seriously ill. Necklace was seized with a Saturday morning. Mrs. A. E. Kent has returned from Cadiz where she has been visiting a few days. W. M. Brown, who has been sick for quite a longe time died at his home on Adams street on Saturday night. March 20. He was a laval and faithful friend of Simpson M. E. church. The funeral took place from the church on Tuesday afternoon. He was a member of the lodge of Odd Fellows. The church was crowded with sympathizing friends. Rev. Pownell prescheduled at Simpson church on Sunday night. Samuel Thomas and wife attended conference at Columbus and report a grand time. Laurence Moses was in Cleveland on a business trip. W. Morgan Brown died at his home on Adams street, Saturday evening at 8:30 o'clock. He had been sick for about eighteen months. Nelson Howard is very sick at this writing. The funeral of Mrs. Wilbur Scipio was held on Saturday evening at 7:30. Rev. D. W. Butler officiated. Her remains were taken to Bellaire, Ohio. CADIZ. OHIO CADIZ. OHIO (By Ira Wallace.) By Ira Wawalt. Henry Wallace was called to Wilkinsburg by his son of his sohn, Herman. Algeron Carter and Harry Wallace employed in the pipe mills of Coshocton, spent a few days at home. Mrs. A. E. Kent of Steubenville, is visiting her mother and sisters. James Green left for Zanesville on Thursday. Mrs. Flora Lucas is very sick. The Y. M. L. club celebrated the fourth anniversary of the club on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Lee. The house was decorated with the color colors, pink and white. The main feature of the program was the cover on "The Negro of Ohio," by Prof. Lucas. The gown worn by the ladies were beautiful. The menu was well served and quite delicious. The guests numbered sixty-five. The out-of-town guests being Miss Granison of Wheeling, Attorney John White of Steubenville and Griffin Lucas of Coshoctoine. O. Miss Bertha Ramsley has returned to Hodale. Griffin Lucas of Chillicothe, O., is the guest of Archile L. Strother and six Miss Hazel Jean Lucas. O. Miss Johnson is treated with the Colorful pupils and several other young people in honor of Griffin Lucas of Chillicothe, O., Monday evening. Light refreshments were served. Those present were Noble Marie, Wallace, Ira Wallace, Douglas Williams, Francis Tysler, Griffin Lucas, Misses Leola Mason, Reba West Lucille Johnson, Ver Redmond, Beatrice Tyler, Hattie Lucas and Georgia Dulling. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ramsey, who formerly lived in Hopeville, have moved to Chicago, Reba Davis, have moved to Chicago, Mrs. Davis of Terra Haut. Ind. Mrs. Minna Smith of Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Ann Richardson of Erie, Pa. Mr. Mitchell Mitchell, wife and daughter of Mt. Pleasant, were called home by the serious illness and death of their mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Archile L. Strother entertained at Sunday dinner Misses Jean Lucas, Ver Redmond, Hattie Lucas and Griffin Lucas and Ira Wallace. Must receive notes in our office Tuesday morning. -(Manager.) Youngstown, O. (By William Saunders) The funeral services of Phoebe Stewart, wife of Charles L. Stewart, 627 Burke street, were held Monday afternoon. Rev. Youcurrate of St. John's Episcopal church had charge of the sermon. Mrs. Belle Walker and John Perry of this city were the guests of Miss Nellie Robinson of New Castle, Pa., on Sunday, M. Lonedome her 470 Edward street and her 470笔illary store and she invites the public to visit her place of business. Buckeye灯 of Eiks, No. 73, are preparing to take a large delegation to Dayton, Ohio, in August to the grand session. The funeral of Mrs. Paul Robinson was held last Saturday at 188 McKinnis street. She leaves a number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Arche Thomas is now the stewart of Mahoning club. He received the position April first. Must have notes in our office Tues. day to be published. (Manager.) WOULDN'T CHARGE FOR AID But Good Samaritan Farmer Would Seil His Team to the Stalled Automobilist. "Hi, there, mister," said Witherbee, to a passing farmer, as his car stuck in the mud. "What'll you charge me for the mud of your team to pull this car out of the mud?" "Why," returned the farmer, scratching a head in a puzzled sort of fashion, "im not the kind of a felter as would charge a sufferin' fellerbein' anything at all for helpin' him out of trouble." "That's mighty nice of you," said Witherbee. "No, sir," said the farmer. "My conscience couldn't never rest if I done a think like that. Just couldn't look my wife or the parson in the face if I took pay for beld a good Samaritan." "By George!" said Witherbee. "It does my heart good to hear a man talk that way these days." "Wa-l, it 't been a rule o' mine ever since I was a boy," said the old man. "I wish there were more people like you," said Witherbee. "Pity there aren't," said the farmer; "but I don't take any pride to myself becau of it. Giddap!" "But I say," said Witherbee. "where are you going? You haven't helped me out of the mud yet?" "Why," said the old man, "you hain't made me any offer." "What for?" demanded Witherbee. "For the team," said the farmer. "I can't charge ye nothin' for helpin' ye, but I'll sell ye the houses for $50 a head!" -Harper's Bazar. Are You in Arrears on your subscription? You know WE NEED THE MONEY AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS During the meeting of the Trustee Board of Tuskegee Institute, at Tuskegee, when a large number of influential people of the north and west interested in southern education, were present, nothing more significant was said, as reported in The Tuskegee Student, than the short address of Mr. Bruce Payne, of the Peabody Normal college at Nashville, a white institution which "does not cater for colored trade," who said: "I never was quite as proud of being a southerner as right now. I have never been to Tuskegee before and I cannot express to you the various and sundry emotions that have come to me in these few busy hours I have been here "We understand something of the in heritance that is back of us all and it is difficult to analyze it, but perhaps one thing that you and I know most about is the sacrifice and the suffering and the toil that is back of this generation. In that is a spirit of consecration which you see in your father and in your mother and which I have seen in my father and my mother and which any man of my age in the south has seen in his father and his mother, which we must through all time respect. That spirit of consecration is a fine asset to have behind one. It is a fine idea to live to and it takes courage to practice it and prove the need we have of such a priceless heritage. It is a great day to live in the south. "I was thinking a minute ago of the little schoolhouse which was over in the mountains of North Carolina, which because it was the best, my father sent me to; but it was so poorly ventilated and heated that it took ten years of my life afterwards to recover from the ill effects upon my own constitution. These poor school houses are passing away and every boy and girl in the south is getting a better chance. I say it is a great day to live in the south. Even I wish I could go back ten years and make a new start so that I might have the privileges you are enjoying. It is a great day to be true to all the good things 'of your past, of your father's and mother's past. It is a great day to sacrifice and toil and suffer and if need be to die for such a country, for such a land as this from which you sprang." "It is a great day to live in the south, measuring the distance from 1865 to 1912 a period of 47 years, and measuring the conditions of both races at the beginning and at the ending of that period. The white south, which had education of hand and head for moral restraint and civil government and a basis in financial credit, with home and church life firmly fixed in tradition and practice, has gained more in education and wealth in the 47 years of free labor and opportunity than it enjoyed under slave labor and restricted opportunity during the 245 years prior to 1865; but the gain of the black south has been vastly greater and more creditable, as it had no foundation whatsoever to build upon. It has now reduced its agony of illiteracy by quite one-half, has built itself a home and school life and a creditable labor and business position, has laid itself a good foundation in all these upon which it is industriously and persistently building, so that the rounded century of freedom and opportunity promises it unprecedented results. If it but holds fast the metaphysical and cultural as it gathers the material things of life, the martyrts of freedom will not have lived in vain." The United States Commissioner of Education gives the following statistics as to the illiteracy among the whites: The illiteracy among the native white population (1900 census) was five in a thousand in Washington, six in South Dakota, six in Montana, six in Nevada, seven in Wyoming, six in Massachusetts, eight in Minnesota, eight in Nebraska, eight in Connecticut, eight in Oregon, eight in the District of Columbia, nine in North Dakota, nine in Idaho, ten in California, twelve in New York, twelve in Iowa, thirteen in Wisconsin, thirteen in Kansas, fifteen in New Hampshire, seventeen in Michigan, seventeen in New Jersey, eighteen in Rhode Island, twenty-one in Illinois, twenty-three in Pennsylvania, twenty-four in Ohio, twenty-four in Maine, twenty-five in Oklahoma, twenty-seven in Colorado, twenty-nine in Illinois, twenty-three in Indiana, forty-one in Maryland, forty-eight in Missouri, fifty-six in Delaware, fifty-one in Texas, sixty-two in Arizona, eighty in Mississippi, eighty-six in Florida, 100 in West Virginia, 111 in Virginia, 116 in Arkansas, 119 in Virginia, 128 in Kentucky, 136 in South Carolina, 142 in Tennessee, 148 in Alabama, 173 in Louisiana, 195 in North Carolina and 294 in Mexico. Emmett J. Scott, who for several years has been the private secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, at the annual meeting of the trustees two weeks ago was elected secretary of the Tuskegee Institute. His friends throughout the country are congratulating him. The Alabian rises to offer its congratulations. He is efficient and worthy—Colored Alabian. Certainly it is right that the colored people give support to their enterprises, etc., and the colored people, generally speaking, will if they are treated right. It cannot be expected that every colored person will toe the mark in giving support to race enterprises, for this is a new age where many people live with a spirit of must be served, and color is not considered like it has been, for competition is keener and the whites are catering to colored people more than ever in many sections of the country. THE COURIER Equal justice to all in the southern states will bring about an earthly paradise between the white and black man of the south. The negro has never had a better friend than the southern white man, neither has he had a more bitter enemy than he, and this is the question that is puzzling the world, when they hear rumors of wars rumors of lynch and mob law. A colored woman was funeralized at one of the largest colored churches in this city a few weeks ago and a southern white man, a banker, attended the funeral in company with his wife and others. He was so much impressed by the sermon delivered by the colored clergyman that he inquired of us his name. In the course of our conversation he said that he was very much impressed with the sermon and that he was not only glad to attend the funeral of this colored woman, but that he would have gladly acted as a pall-bearer had he been asked to do so and he meant every word he said. The affection and sympathy found in his bosom for this colored servant of his, are found in the bosoms of thousands of southern white men who would shed their blood in the defense of the orderly and upright negro. The negroes who know their places and stay in them, who work honestly and faithfully and attend to their own business are never without friends. The friction between the black and white man grows out of the spirit of equal rights. The white man in his attempt to destroy the spirit of social equality between the negro and himself, becomes too passionate and instead of waiting on the justice of the law he resorts to anarchy, mob and lynch law which breeds and increases crime among his own race like the springing up of the gourd vine of Nineveh. Equal rights and justice to all men in the courts will destroy mob and lynch law and rid the country of murderers and assassins. The statistics of crime show a study increase of murderers in the United States and the majority of them are white. Why should there be any among them with all the law in their own hands, is the question. We answer, they have misused the law. Equal rights and justice have no eyes to see, no color lines to draw. Charleston Messenger. We called on Jack Johnson in his dressing room at the Century theater in Kansas City. We said: "Jack, they say you are drinking and dissipating so much that you won't be able to hold the championship very long." "You tell them when I quit the ring I will still have the championship." "Well, Jack, they say you are spending your money fast; that you spent all you had on the European trip?" "Just say to them that I won't suffer. I am well supplied with cash. Now you see, I am drawing $2,500 per week, and here are telegraphs and letters begging me to accept engagements for several months at $2,500 per week. Now, if I was broke they wouldn't be offering me such money, for I would be glad to work for much less rather than to miss out." He said he liked the French people. They have no prejudice. The Americans hated in France, but don't get very far with it. Johnson is a very intelligent man and is full of business, always looking ahead for breakers. His brother is travelling with him and books after his wardrobe, and is his general all-around man. His wife is traveling with him. They stopped over the Century theater. He also has a man who travels as his representative. We asked Jack if that was his manager. He said, "No, I am my own manager."—Topeka Plain Dealer. The negro's poverty and unorganized resources are greater barriers in his path of progress than the color of his skin. He must learn to get down to real practical business; to concentrate his industrial and commercial agencies and develop the resources of this great country, and thereby work out his own industrial, moral and intellectual salvation. The white men in business in Oakland, Cal., put on foot last month a great display of their different business enterprises. A procession figured as one of the principal features, and The Local Negro Business league was invited to take part and was given a conspicuous place in the procession. Let us have more upright dealings with one another as well as honest living. We need more men and women of trustworthiness and reliability. The man and woman who can be depended on now is a great asset to progress. There is no substitute for wisdom. When you are not informed look wise and be silent. When we succeed, we boast of our prows, when we fail we blame providence—The Home Protective Record. You might get along a little better if in the background and consider that someone else has rights that are entitled to consideration—The Interstate Reporter. Let the negro unite his forces in business, profession and trade and show improvement along these lines through organization. So get together and exert the power and influence that you have that the recognition may be given the race—The Nashville Clarion. If the average man were to imitate the crack baseball player and make a home run as soon as he gets his week's pay, the saloons would be obliged to go out of business—The Caddis Informer. WASHINGTON (By E. H. Brooks.) Clinton Skinner and Ulysses Walters of Pittsburgh, visited their parents at this place last Sunday. Mrs. Birdie Custer has returned home from a visit to friends at South Brownville, Pa. Mrs. Anna King was a Pittsburgh called the past week. Attorney W. N. Butler and son, Wm. F. spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Butler of Beaver. Mrs. T. J. Askew was a Canonsburg caller last Sunday. Mrs. Anna W. Wheeler spent last Saturday in Pittsburgh. Miss Edna Briggs has returned to her home in Columbus, O. after several months with Mrs. Margaret Cummins of Highland avenue. Mrs. Mildred Pearl of Pittsburgh, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lions of Ponol街长 Wray Banks, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, spent the past week with his parents, spent the past T. B. Banks of South College street. Mrs. John Cordeck has returned from a three weeks visit to relatives at L. E. Ashbury ex-Grand Master Pennsylvania district. No. 1, G. U. O. O. F, has returned from attending the executive meeting of the district at Marletta, Pa. While east Mr. Asbury visited friends at Harriburg and also his brother, John C. Asbury, at Philadelphia. Mrs. Wm. Lee of Pittsburgh, spent last week with her sister, Mrs. John Cordeck, and her brother George Brown of Cherry avenue, was called to Steubenville last Saturday on account of the death of his uncle. Mrs. Brown attended the funeral Tuesday. Mrs. Jane McCurdy and Mrs. Ida Patterson attended the funeral of Mrs. Betts at Canonsburg last Monday. The funeral of Lucille Johnson, who died last Sunday evening took place Tuesday afternoon, interment in the Washington cemetery. Funeral of Rev. R. H. Baker. Funeral of Rev. H. H. Baker The St. Paul A. M. E. church was crowded and encamped last Sunday, March 31, when loving friends both white and colored, gathered to pay their last respects to all that was mortal of the late Reuben H. Baker. Pa Baker, as he was known to every one, had spent almost his entire lift in Washington only leaving it to answer his country's call in the war of the Rebellion. He was pastor of the A. M. E. church at St. Paul for seven years, but only retired from active service a short time. By special request of the deceased, his body lay in state for two days at the church, in front of the altar where only two weeks before. Sunday, March 17, he had offered prayer. After an illness of one week at the City hospital, surrounded by his children, he passed into the Great Beyond March 27, at 10 p.m. The tumeal service was conducted by Rev. H. H. Jefferson and Rev. H. G. Hoee, after which the encasements in a beautiful casket and covered with the American Flag and magnificent floral emblems, were tenderly borne to their last resting place in the Washington cemetery by his six sons. At this writing word has just been received of the death of Mrs. Isabella Freedman, who has been ill for more than a year. Mrs. Freeman was the widow of Thos. P. Freeman, who several years ago, with the charm of household of Ruth 603 and a member of the St. Paul A. M. E. church. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Regular services prevailed last Sunday. The musicale given last Thursday, the musicale given last Sunday, the financial success, Many visitors were present from Canonsburg, also special choruses rendered by Canonsburg singers and local talent. If you owe our agent pay her she don't allow her to trust—(Manager) Nazareth Baptist Church. Excellent services prevailed all day last Sunday. The Sunday school was given the quarterly review by the pastor. Rev. H. G. Hoe preached two fine sermons at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The B. Y. P. U. made a good showing with its program. The missionary entertainment last week was a concert by Circle Mclee at the home of Mrs. Ida McAfee on last Thursday and worked on the famous quilt which will contain over 200 names when finished. There will be a ham and egg supper on Saturday, April 6, under the auspices of the Deacronesses. Mother Hoe spent the last two weeks in the nursery per father who underwent an operation recently, but is now improving. Henry Merritt is on the sick list. The Coleridge-Taylor club entertained on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. L. C. Honesty in honor of Miss Alma Lightfoot of Wheeeling. The evening was spent in music and games. Miss Lightfoot rendering several vocal and instrumental selections. Grand musical concert, "Minstrel Effect," under the direction of Prof. W. Haynes Smith, the newly organized band of twenty four pieces will give their first concert in the Odd Fellow's hall, on Walnut street, Friday night, April 12. Songs, dance, jokes and all up-to-date minelists, concluded with the cake walk. Hear R. H. Barbour on the trombone and Miss Simmons of the Poughkeepsie noted singer, of the famous quartet Curtis, on the Centennial Song," composed by Prof. Smith. Thirty characters with nine-piece orchestra. Street parade by the band at 7 o'clock p. m. Curtis rises at 8:30 p. m. sharp. General admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents. Primogeniture The law of primogeniture sends back its roots to the most ancient times. Away back in the pariarchal ages the first-born son had a supportory over all his brethren, and in the absence of his father was in every important sense the head of the house. Upon the death of the father he became, by the unwritten law, which could not be questioned, the priest and lord of the family, and naturally to him fell the property as well as the honors of the household. Primogeniture, wherever it is found today, is the lingering remnant of the ancient custom—a custom which common sense and justice pronounce to be, as unfair as it is superstitious. BEAVER FALLS Rev. J. H. Trimble, of the best known and most able divines of the A. M. E. Zion church, received the Death Angel's sudden call on last Thursday morning, which was a shock to his many friends in Beaver Valley. He leaves a wife, one daughter and one son to mourn his loss. The members of the A. M. E. Zion church have lost a wife, one daughter of the best pastor who ever came to Beaver county and his place will be hard to fill. The sorrowing wife and children have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends and may their loss be his great gain. Funeral services were conducted on Friday evening over his remains by Rev. Dr. Lee. His remains were taken to Oakdale for burial on last Saturday morning. To his church—you have been long together, through pleasant and through difficult times, when friends are dear; may not good night, but in some brighter clime, hid him good morning. Attorney W. N. Butler and little son, William, were the guests on Sunday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Butler of Beaver. They returned to their name in Washington on Sunday evening. The local Markers society of Bethel A. M. E. church, West Bridgewater, were royally entertained on last Friday evening by Mrs. Toone of Rochester. This society is one of the largest in the valley and they deserve much credit for the excellent support they render to the church. The hostess served an appetizing lunch on the next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. Ed. Palm on Fourth street, Beaver, on Friday evening, April 12. Mrs. Elizabeth Redmond was in the city one day last week, the guest of her nephew. George Waldon, the popular barber of Beaver, has had his shop papered and painted and it presents a neat appearance. The musician the musicie to be given on April 18 at Second Baptist church, Rochester, the treat of the season. There were quite a few of the Beaver Valley gentlemen attending a reception given at Salem, O., on last Thursday evening: M. Griffon, E. W. Achorn of Beaver, C. H. Butler and Leonard Law of Rochester, Washington and James horts of Rochester. Miss Mary Bean has returned to her home in New Brighton after spending a week visiting relatives and friends in Pittsburgh. Quarterly meeting services was well attended at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church. New Brighton, on last Sunday. Rev. Dr. Temple delivered an interesting sermon at the afternoon. Mrs. Eliza Cross of Marion, Hill, New Brighton, is on the sck list. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Curtis of Beaver Falls, had for their guests over Sunday the Misses Minnie and Mammie Curtis of Marietta, O. Miss Mammie Curtis is head nurse at Avery Mission Trade school at North Side, Pittsburgh. Rehearsals are being continued for the "Jepta's Daughter," to be given at Armory Hall, New Brighton, on April 26. Last Sunday was grand rally day at Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls. At morning services Rev. Nelson, the pastor, preached a soul stirring sermon. In the afternoon he was assisted by Rev. Maurice of a gospel church, Rochester. His choir furnished music for the afternoon services, which was highly appreciated by all present. The rally was formed by clubs as follows. The Pastor and Deacon's club. Rev. Nelson, chairman, reported $81, the Silver Star club reported $28, the Sewing circle reported $24, the trustees including public collection was $206.50. Madames Nelson, chairman of Silver Star club, Minnie Early, chaffman of Sewing club, and I. C. Cobb, chairman of trustees club. Rev. and Mrs. Nelson entertained Mrs. Janie White and Allen Jeffry of Duquesne on last Sunday. The university of Geneva college, is the guest of his sister at Wheeling, W. Va. Raymond Wooten of Oakdale, a graduate last year of University of Pittsburgh, Pa., clerk in the treasury department of Allegheny county, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. J. H. Trimble of West Bridgewater. Miss Mary Bean had for her callers on last Sunday evening, Miss Mamie Curtis and George Wadlon and J. S. Anborn, also Miss Hattle Gardner. Canonsburg, Pa . (Lewis A. McGee.) Mrs. Yancey and daughter of Pittsburgh, were the guests of Mrs. Ida Vactor last Sunday. Mrs. Josephine Walls and the Misses Josephine Livington and Florence Carter of North Side, Pittsburgh, were the guests over Sabbath of Mrs. John Walls. Miss Roella Bush of R. D. 2, has been visiting Mrs. Lee Durham for a few days. Julius Davis of R. D. 2, was a Washington caller on Sabbath. Mrs. Irene Askew of Washington, was the guest of Mrs. Lottie Sluby over Sunday. Wray Banks and Miss Nellie Jefferson of Washington, were Canonsburg visitors last Sabbath. They attended Sunday school and remained for the evening service. A jolly crowd of the young folks of town, with Mr. Banks and Miss Jefferson, took advantage of the excellent weather last Sabbath afternoon and made an expedition afoot beyond Cevan. Several people were met along the way bringing beautiful carvations from the green house at Van Evan station and it was suggested that the walkers continue their jaunt to that point. Several of the fair ones objected and the company returned, tired out, but well pleased with the afternoon's march of Washington. Visited the Miss Blanche and Pearl Walls on Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Durham, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wheeler, Antoinette McGee and Mabel Byrd were among those who attended the musical and recital at Washington last Thursday. Little Leona Dunlop is suffering from a broken arm. Samuel Brooks of Washington, called on friends in town last Sabbath afternoon. Misses Bianche and Pearl Walls SEVEN MRS. EAJONES Dealer and Manufacturer of HUMAN HAIR GOODS. Switches, Puffs, Transformations. Straightening Combs and Hackels. Artistic Wig Making a Specialty. 905 WYLIE AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA. Bell Phone, Court 4602 Union Printing Company J. T. CORT, PROPRIETOR, 428 FQURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. Funeral Director FINE CARRIAGES FOR OPERA PARTIES, 1209 Wylie Avenue, and 1308-1310 Bingham St., &. Telephones: Bell, 9015 Hemlock. P. & A., 1301-F. The oldest undertaker in Pittsburgh and a member of the Undertaker's Association. Norman P. Socks, Manager. Charles W. Bocks. P. & A. Phone 1301-F. M. W. MOUNTS OLD BOOK EXCHANGE. Law, School, Medical, Mechanic and Religious Books, Bought, Sold and Exchanged. 628 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURGH, PA. were Pittsburgh callers on Monday. were Pittsburgh callers on Monday. The funeral of Mrs. Ezekiel Betta, who died on Friday, night of last week, was on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. McGee, assisted by Rev. Riley and Rev. T. E. Wilson. The funeral was very largely attended. Rev. Fletcher Williams, pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist church, is confined in his home. Miss Catherine Rewt. Baker of Washington on Sabbath. Mrs. Ida Bush and Mr. and Mrs. Jane McCurdy of Washington, were callers at the home of Mrs. Lee Durham on Thursday. Byrd is visiting friends in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. George Spiller of Washington, were Canonsburg visitors on Sunday. Miss Cornelia Lewis was a parsonage caller over Sunday. Rev. John Riley of West Elizabeth, is making the parsonage his home for the guest of Rev. McGee and family. Must have notes in office by Wed nesday morning—(Manager.) Buffalo, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. (By Mrs. Charity A. Nesbit Parker). At the Vine Street A. M. E. church last Thursday evening a very fine concert was given for the carpet fund. It proved to be a success in every way. St. Luke A. M. E. church, Michigan street, held a concert and supper last Thursday evening for the benefit of the church. Those who attended were delighted. Cottage prayer meetings have been held by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Nash and members of the Michigan Street Baptist church, for the past two weeks with great success. They will close this week at the church. Palm was distributed at the St. Phillips P. E. church last Sunday morning by the pastor, Rev. M. L. Ingleton. At the Potter Street Ind. Congregational church on Sunday morning, the pastor, Rev. W. H. Barker, distributed palm to the members and friends. There was a luncheon held at the Colored Social Center for women last Thursday afternoon and 100 women were present. The speaker of the afternoon was Mrs. Alfred Hancestin White, also other Mrs. Mabel Wilcox, Mrs. Bernard Connolly, Miss McEldroy, Alice White and Susan C. Evans. Manager of the Social Center, tea was served, the white members of Board of Control serving at the urs. Last Sunday afternoon F. N. White spoke to the Boys' club of the Social Center. His subject was "Success." He gave the boys to understand success meant hard work of Mr. and Mrs. D. U. Smith, Market street, last Friday) night, another teenen fish supper was given for the benefit of Potter Street M. D. Congregational church. Mrs. F. Howard of Williams street, underwent a severe operation last Tuesday at her home. She is slowly improving. Mrs. Rush, Mark street, who has been the Marine hospital for two weeks, is able to be home again. 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Campbell is on the sick list. Mrs. Gillam and Mrs. E. Talton were callers on Mrs. Campbell on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch of McKeesport, were callers on Mrs. Good of Twelfth avenue, on Sunday. James Hunter of McKeesport, was a caller on his sister. Mrs. Goode of Twelfth avenue on Sunday. Miss Bessie Chewsaw of McKeesport, spent Friday evening of last F R E E $15 9x12 Brussels Rugs $8.50 $22 Velvet Rugs 9x12 $12.25 $1.00 Brussels Carpets Only 55c $35 Exminster Rugs 9x12 $17.75 week with the Misses Wayne of Sixteenth avenue. The pastor of Clark's Memorial Baptist church, Rev. R. R. Jones, and his choir, were with Rev. Saunders in McKeport last Sunday. Mrs. Susie Odey served an elaborate birthday dinner on last Sunday. Those present were Mrs. Lawson Tate, Mrs. Travis Jones, Mrs. Leo Foindexter, her sister and nieces, Mrs. Berthin Wayne and the Misses Waynes of Sixteenth avenue. Mrs. Walter Gant has returned home from Columbus, O., after spending a few days visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Dosey. She also attended the Lexington annual conference which was in session. She reports having had an enjoyable time. The Red Rose club will give a fine play next Tuesday night entitled "From Cabin to Congress." under the direction of Mrs. C. W. Posty. Don't miss it. Serious. s35.75 From a city apartment little Jack was going for the first time to spend Christmas at his grandfather's farm. As he ran up the steps of the old house his grandmother caught him up in her arms and put him down, rosy and laughing, before the great log fire in the living room. "Isn't that fine, Jackie, boy?" she said. "You don't have big log fires like that in New York, do you?" The boy looked with wide-eyed delight at the huge logs as they blazed and crackled in the generous old fireplace, but he was stanchily loyal to his six rooms and bath. "It's nice, grandma, but it's only an imitation gas log, isn't it? We have real ones in my house." - Lippincott's. Honesty and Affluence "But," protested the plain citizen, "don't you consider honesty a good thing?" "Sure," replied the politician, "but it's like every other good thing—you've got to make money before you can afford it."—Catholic Standard and Times. "Our Beauty" Special Gas Range Only . . . . $14.75 No store has ever produced a gas range that will compete with our famous Beauty Range as a Beauty in Name, Style and Quality — it surpasses all others, it's $1 Cash; $2 Monthly the best range ever built, solid cast iron top and front. one piece hand drilled burners, needle point valves, heavy oven plate, a small gas consumer; absolutely guaranteed by the maker to you. THE COURIER is an eye on this store. 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The cause of the fatality remained shrouded in mystery, for a long time, but at length the true cause was discovered that whilst the swimmer was almost stationary in the rapid stream a huge eel would seize him by the foot or leg and drag him down beneath the surface. Not to Avoid Debt One way to avoid publicity and attention is to become a bridegroom.— Fowler Capital. Walter. (to aviator who has fallen in the roof of a hotel)—Want a room, sir? WHAT TAFT HAS DONE FOR COLORED PEOPLE. (Continued from Page One.) pointed are positions not filled before by men of our race, they constituting new places opened to the race by President Taft. Not only has President Taft dealt generously with the race during the short three years he has been in office in the matter of new appointments, but in the matter of retaining in the service efficient colored officials whom he found in office when he became president. The following list of colored officials retained by him attests to his fixed determination to deal justly with the race in the matter of representation: R. H. Terrell, judge of the municipal court, at $2,500 per annum; James A. Cobb, special district attorney for the District of Columbia; Ralph W. Tyler of Ohio, as auditor for the navy department, at $4,000 per annum; Charles W. Anderson of New York, as internal revenue collector at New York, at $4,500 per annum; Cyrus Field Adams of Illinois, as assistant register of the treasury, at $2,500 per annum; Nathan Alexander of Alabama, as register of the land office at Montgomery, Ala., at $1,500 per annum; General Robert Smalls of South Carolina, as collector of customs at Beaufort, N. C., at $1,200 per annum; Joseph E. Lee of Florida, as collector of internal revenue at Jacksonville, Fla., at $4,500 and Dr. Henry Furniss of Indiana, as minister to Haiti, at $10,000 per annum. Retained Eight in Consular Service. The eight colored men in the consular service, filling consular positions in foreign countries, were also retained by the president. The salaries of the above enumerated positions, held by colored men under the Taft administration, total $90,000 per annum. Now, in the matter of evincing a deep interest in the progress of the masses of the race and contributing to that progress by encouraging words, attention is called to the fact that in the three years Mr. Taft has been president he has delivered no less than a dozen public addresses urging in strongest language the most varied and the best education for the colored race and demanding that the educational opportunities of the race shall be equal to those enjoyed by the dominant race. Attention has also been called to the fact that when President Taft discovered that the appropriation estimates for the colored schools of Washington were unjustly low and many per cent below that for the whites he wrote the District commissioners that the colored schools must be dealt with equitably in the matter of appropriation, and the result is that this year the estimates for the colored schools are equal to one-third of the total estimates, which is a fair division based upon school population. POLITICS IN LOUIS!ANA. Effective Work of the W. L. Cohen Faculty of Primary Electing Faction of Primary Election New Orleans. -The recent primary election in this city was fraught with many exciting incidents. The able and manly contention for their legal manhood rights by the colored citizens was a feature of the battle which will not J. MADIBON VANCE, ESQ. soon be forgotten by those acquainted with political methods in this section of the country. The W. L. Cohen faction, known as the "Black and Tans," gave the so called "Lilly White" Republicans such a severe jolt that it will no doubt be a long time before they recover from the surprising shock. It was a battle for the free and lawful exercise of the constitutional right of qualified American citizens the ballot. The use of money had no influence with the colored citizens. As the time drew nigh for the primary election to be held the Lily White Republicans began to grow restless. When they saw the colored men registering they were convinced that they had a hard fight on their hands. It is said that prominent colored men were invited by the whites to call at headquarters. In the majority of such cases the colored men reported this action to W. L. Cohen before holding any conferences with any one. Mr. Cohen gave them full instructions how to proceed with Lily Whites in order to win out. The Cohen faction was loyal to their leader. The following well known colored citizens were elected: Hon. W. L. Cohen, J. Madison Vance, Esq., E. J. Le Branche, J. Touchard, W. E. Robinson, Colonel James Lewis, B. V. Baranco, J. W. Cooke and S. W. Green. The man who got the information about the methods used by the Lily Wilkes to win Notes was Mr. John A. Tholmer. He has the whole story and can give it exactly as it is, word for word. Helium in Mount Vesuvius Hellium, the "sun metal," thus named because it was found in the coin by spectroscopic observation, before it was known to exist on the earth, appears to exist in perceptible quantities in a number of minerals exuded from Vesusius, and also in the air about Naples. Wife Badly Needed An excited papa almost broke up a woman suffrage request by rushing in and calling for his wife to hurry home because the baby had the colic and he couldn't find the colic cure. A. L. Balla ery and Under Shipping to All Points a Spe ate Carriages and Pleasure Vehicles 30 Penn Avenue, Pittsbu A. 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Her attention was called to this and the small bully was told that he should have a feeling of pity for the unfortunate. The next day he found all the chairs filled, one by a new pupil. He went to him and aid: "Have you a home?" "Yes." "A good home?" "Yes." "Father and mother?" "Yes." "Have you always had a father and mother?" "Yes." "Well, get out of my chair," and the intruder was hurled against the wall—Chic. Evening Post. Trinidad's Rubber Industry. Trinidad expects to have a million rubber trees in a few years.