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THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. GEORGIAN TRIED TO "JIM CROW" VETERANS Correspondents are requested to send notes for next week so they will reach this office not later than Tuesday afternoon, May 28 on account of Decoration Day. Paper will be issued earlier. VOL. III. NO. 23. GEORGIAN T "JIM CROW Congressman Makes An Unsuccessful Effort to Segregate Colored Soldiers A REPUBLICAN DEFENDS RACE Washington, in the month of October, Roddembery is the minister of Georgetown made on account of the need to ameliorate the Government to create him Cross's soldiers homes to provide the country in what America an veterans can be cared for. The horse had under consideration at the time the conference report on the Sherwood Pension bill, Roddembery offered an amendment, which provided that no pension shall be allowed images of national soldiers' homes unless white and blacks are cared for in separate domiciles and grounds. To support his concession Roddembery read a letter from an inmate of a Western soldiers' home who said he is compelled to live with "inmates." The name of the writer was withheld. Mr. Madden of Illinois, in reply to the Georgian, characterized the writer of the letter as a "oward." This brought Roddembery to his feet. His face flushed with anger. He replied that the letter was signed. The following is the text of the Roddembery amendment: Add at the bottom of page 15 of the all the following: "Provided. That after July 1, 1912 no pension under this act or under any other act, general or special, shall be paid to a pensioner of African descent until such time as all inmates of national soldiers' homes of African descent are consolidated, removed, and domiciled in a national soldier's home at a place separate and apart from any other such home occupied by any other soldiers and veterans of the Civil War or other wars. "I provided further. That after July 1, 1912 all inmates of national soldiers' homes of African descent shall be domiciled at a distinctly separate home maintained exclusively for such inmates." BISHOPS ARE ELECTED AT A. M. E. CONFERENCE Booker T. Washington, Noted Educator, Addressed the Conference and Public The new Bishops elected by the delegates of the A.M.E. General Conference at Kansas City, Missouri, Jessica H. Jones, Wilberforce, O. J. John Harper, Washington, D.C. J. M. Conner, Little Athlet, and W. D. Chappelle, Columbia, S.C. The ordination took place Wednesday, May 22. A result for endorsing the plan to hold a secular national celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the creation of the nation to the Natives in the United States was a popular bylaw of the A.M.E. Conference Secretary Attention. It was planned to hold the celebration soon thereafter in the south in 1870. The resolution was offered to the J. S. Johnson a delegate to the conference to attend the presentation. Booker T. Washington, the Negro educator, addressed the conference and attended the presentation. SPECIAL Correspondents send notes for next reach this office no day afternoon, May Decoration Day. P earlier. FLINN TELLS BEMANDS OF THE PEOPLE Outlines the Progressive Program Which Col. Theodore Roosevelt Represents ONLY BAR TO SOCIALISM PHILADELPHIA. May 13. - Former Senator William Finn today made his opening argument defending the Roosevelt principles. It will be printed in a local newspaper tomorrow and later the editor, George W. Tochs, who was challenged to debate by Finn, will answer. Finn, in part argues: The stand-patter is satisfied with present conditions. The prosecution is opposed to the present system—the influence of interests in government, the delay in court decisions, and the subservience of the judiciary to interests opposed to the people and opposed to law and justice. Nothing toward betterment, industrial or social life can be accomplished by the present system. There will be a change, and this will be brought about by the election of Theodore Rosevelt. Colonel Roosevelt represents a plan of government more than anybody else in the country. The Roosevelt Republicans seek most a fair deal and fair population of large corporations. The regulation of railroad one out one out of proper population and control. Another regulation that must be effected restricted of prices. Roosevelt on Socialism Suppose these regulations are not perfect. Then Socialism. It will once in this country in Roosevelt is not to be told. He will support it. The he all applies to police powers solely. It does not affect contractions between individuals. I should say that such laws are workingmen's compensation act, minimum wage scope. I should say, for instance, if the Legislature amended the laws to enlarge municipal power, and the Supreme Court said that the Legislature (continued on Page Five.) AFRO-AMERICANS IN CUBA HAVE WEALTH Promoter R. M. R. Nelson Busy With Inquiries From the Prospective Settlers Havana.-The interest taken in commercial and agricultural pursuits by colored Americans is causing some uneasiness among some of the white people from the southern states of America. The influence of Mr. George Davis and family, who recently arrived from Bessener, Ala., has given new impetus to the situation. Mr. Davis has already deposited $15,000 in the National Bank of Cuba. He has purchased eighty-three acres as the nucleus for other landholdings for the accommodation of fifteen families from his former home in Bessener. The aggregate wealth of the fifteen families is placed at $250,000. Arrangements are being made for their arrival, which is scheduled for the latter part of July. R. M. R. Nelson Lista, Havana, says his mail is large and growing; that he has over $20,000 worth of buyers promised and thirty-seven pledged excursionists to visit Havana this summer with a view of investing if the book overtly satisfies to them. Individuals point to an awakening of the thinking Negro. He is slowly seeing that there are riches in Cuba and great opportunities without color barriers. The Clerks' club of Havana, with one of the world's finest ballrooms, has 20,000 members, several of whom are colored. Any Afro-American who knows mules and horses has before him an opportunity in Cuba. Ten thousand Afro-American colonists will need many mules and horses. Young George Davis, late of Bessington, will take up the study of law at the University of Havana that he may be able to serve capably those who may need legal and. Young Davis has a working knowledge of the Spanish language already. Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. SUCCESS OF A FOREMOST AND ABLE ATTORNEY Case In Which J. Frank Wheaton, of New York, Has Proved His Ability WELL KNOWN AS STATESMAN BY CLEVELAND G. ALLEN New York. Among the foremost colored lawyers of this city is L. Frans Wheaton, who has made a excellent record for efficiency in handling many difficult cases. His recent victory in clearing William D. Simms of a murder charge in Scheectady, N. Y., has won for Mr. Wheaton new laurels Simms shot and killed one George Brodt in Scheectady in self defense. The murder of Brodt caused wide spread alarm, as both Simms and Brodt were well known men in the community. Fear fell upon the little town as the news of the tragedy beame known. Realizing that the keenest legal ability had to be exercised in the defense, Simms sent for his old friend Wheaton to take up the case in his defense. Mr. Wheaton, on taking charge of the case, made a complete and thorough investigation of the case and secured some of the most prominent white citizens, including the chief of police, as witnesses, who testified to the good character of Simms. Mr. Wheaton discovered from reliable persons that Simms shot Brodt as the last resort in self defense. With this evidence to work upon Attorney Wheaton set about with energy to clear his client. The trial lasted for three days. The little courtroom was crowded during the three days' session of the trial and the minds of the spectators centered upon the brilliant Negro lawyer who defended Simms. When Mr. ATTORNEY J. FRANK WHEATON. Wheaton made his address to the jury he was listened to with marked attention as he made a striking review of the case. When Judge Mayon, before whom the case was tried, made his charge to the jury eager cars waited the verdict. The jury retired and after a deliberation of seven and one half hours returned with a verdict of not guilty. Mr. Wheaton came in for a large share of praise for his victory. The winning of this case by Mr. Wheaton adds another star to the long and brilliant record of his legal career. He has long figured in the national life of the country, and few lawyers of the race can boast of a similar legal career. He is well educated and thoroughly prepared for his life's work. It was in the west, before taking up his practice in New York, that he made his start as a lawyer. Continued on Page Five. A PITTSBURGH BOY A PITTSBURGH BOY IT'S UP TO YOU. --- I love to work with children. I love to help other children. I love to be the laughter of the children. Your work is up to you. There's a goal for you to achieve. You must carry your efforts through. But you must got to work and not complain. PITTSBURG, PA., MAY 25, 1912. IS LYNCHING ACCIDENT? COURT:TO DECIDE POINT Baton Rouge La.—Whether to be blinded is the same thing as taking victim of an accident is a question which the courts of Louisiana have been called upon to tussle with. The point came up here today when the widow of Frank Miles, a Nezro wife was managed by a mob in Shreveport for writing an insulting note to a white woman, filed preliminary proceedings against an insurance company. The payment of a $100 a violent policy carried by the mob's victim is demanded. The position says Miles was found "that dog from the limb of three in the rear o' the baseball park with a rope tied around his neck." AN OLD PITTSBURGHER KILLED IN COAL MINE Roncake W. Scott, a form of resident of Pittsburgh, and prominent in its political life, was killed instantly on Monday by a fall of slate in the Magee mine at Yukon, Pa. Funeral services were held from the home of his children here on Friday afternoon. J. B. Scott, brother and Walter Frank Beuh and Ella, children, are the survivors living here. COLORED PEOPLE ALSO WANT BISHOP NAMED Methodist Episcopal membership embraces approximately 300,000 Negroes. This faction has demanded the appointment of a Negro bishop at Minneapolis. The General Conference has practically refused the demand, although no official action has been taken. Hundreds of pastors in the Methodist Episcopal Church declare their moral certainty of the fact that the Negroes, if thwarted in this ambition, will withdraw from the Methodist Episcopal church and ally themselves with one of the Negro branch denominations. Thus the way would be cleared for the eventual unification of the northern and southern branches of the church, estranged during reconstruction days over the Negro question. MARRIAGE LICENSES John Blackwell ..... Imgram, Pa. Rosie Bell Packer ..... Pittsburgh Early Randolph ..... Homewood, Pa. Fannie Acty ..... Pittsburgh William Parker ..... Pittsburgh Sara Mathews ..... Pittsburgh Ford Steeve ..... Pittsburgh Ellen Thomas ..... Pittsburgh Tate Hooper ..... Pittsburgh Alice Morgan ..... Pittsburgh Samuel Brooks ..... Pittsburgh Carrie Anderson ..... Pittsburgh GENERAL CONFERENCE AIDS FLOOD SUFFERERS GENERAL CONFERENCE AIDS FLOOD SUFFERERS Kansas City.-The African Methodist Conference today appropriated $0,000 for flood sufferers in the Mississippi valley. This will be augmented by $10,000 from the church extension society and a special effort will be made on the second Sunday in June to raise $25,000 more for this purpose. CHARITY CLUB WILL HOLD GARDEN PARTY The Charity club have issued invitations for a garden party for the benefit of Eastbrook Home for Destitute Colored Children at the residence of J. C. Writt in Sasquahanna street, East End, Thursday, May 30, from 10 p.m. The officers are Mrs. Eddie Johnson, president; Mrs. Geo. H. Wilson, secretary; Mrs. Wim. Toas, treasurer. This is to be one of the social events of the week and also given for a worthy cause and should receive the hearty support of all interested in this splendid organization of women. This club was organized by Mrs. W. N. Puse several years ago, and from the good work these young ladies have done they deserve encouragement in this fundable undertaking. THIRD WARD CLUB The proprietors of line has had several successful most successful made and the success in their work all the time and every year in those and have create a whole collection of light and dark lines These will be the best for the Trees this night. Many and many trees all the owners. Business of the owners. Will be the best B. owner of R. W. Ross. First owner. Then. Grant. More than Attention Agents Do you know advertisements are the life of any newspaper. If you have any of our people in business in your town see them at once and any of the white merchants that have trade with our people should patronize this paper. We have the readers. What more should an advertiser desire? Get busy. —(Manager.) THE RESEARCH SOCIETY HEARS DR. REIB'S STORY President of College of West Africa Gives Sketch of Life On Dark Continent NEW LIGHT ON WEST AFRICA Yonkers, N. Y.-The Negro Society For Historical Research and its friends were highly entertained at a recent meeting by Dr. J. H. Reid of Monrovia, Liberia, president of the College of West Africa and editor of Liberia and West Africa, who delivered an interesting and instructive address, in which he sketched the progress which has been made by the little republic since it was founded in 1847. The first emigrants, he said, sailed from New York in the ship Elizabeth Feb. 5, 1820, and numbered eighty-eight souls. This was later followed with another and smaller expedition in 1821, which settled in Sierra Leone (Fourrah bay), where they remained till January, 1822, when some of them were brought to Providence island, at the mouth of the Mesuardo river. Other expeditions followed so that now there is a native population of 2,000,000 representing many interior tribes, notably the Mandingoes, Pesehs, Greboes, Kroemen, Veys, etc. The recent aggressions of the French government in Liberia, which is seven degrees north of the equator, has brought that down from 45,000 to 3,000 square miles. The delimitation of the territory by a foreign power is still a subject of diplomatic correspondence, and, since Liberia is the last chance of the Negro to demonstrate his capacity for self government. It is sincerely hoped that no unfair advantage will be taken of the little struggling republic. There are 15,000 Americo-Liberians in Liberia, which means that they are the descendants of former emigrants from the United States, and they constitute a force in the social, religious and industrial life of the republic which cannot be ignored. This contact of the American Negro with the aborigines of Africa is doing more to bring Africa to the front than Dreadnoughts and Mauser rifles. The public school system of Liberia is under the direction of a board of nine members, one from each county in Liberia. While it has not reached the perfection desired, due to lack of sufficient funds, it is the aim of the board when the $60,000 fund will have become available to enlarge the scope of the present plans. The people of Liberia are still imbued with the thought expressed on the tomb of an early white missionary teacher who for many years devoted his life and his talents to the mental and moral unlift of the African people, "Let a thousand fall, but let not Africa be given up." The leading men of Africa today have, many of them, received the foundation of their education in the College of West Africa. Africans are not as is generally supposed in some quarters backward as students. Their minds are receptive, and they readily absorb knowledge. The natives are remarkably quick to learn. Particularly is this true of the Mandingoes Kroos, who are splendid mathematicians and linguists. They are fond of the study of abstruse problems, and their knowledge of astronomy is wonderfully accurate. There are many languages spoken in Liberia, due to the presence of various African tribes from the interior and of foreign races engaged in business among us. The Mandingoes are the most highly cultured tribesmen among us, and they speak and write Arabic with great fluency and precision. It is the testimony of all African travelers that the native Africans are the most hospitable of people. An African civilized or uncivilized will show the utmost courtesy to the stranger within their gate and give him the best they have without money and without price. He is the most grateful and the most spiritual and optimistic of all the races of mankind, and it may truly be said of us that we "write our benefits in marble and our injuries in dust." The ancients recognized these qualities and loved to descent on them. They seemed to regard the fear and love of God as the peculiar gift of the darker races. No one can accurately estimate the extent of the material resources of Africa. Its soil is practically virgin, and its possibilities are almost beyond human calculation. There are gold and silver and iron and precious stones and an infinite variety of every species of flora and fauna and live stock. Dr. Reid said that he was proud of the Negro Society For Historical Research, which is doing a needed work and a good work in bringing to public notice the achievements of Negroes throughout the world. When he returned to Africa he would cooperate with it gladly and interest some of the leaders of thought in the fatherland in its race uplifting work. There are sixteen or seventeen weekly and monthly newspapers published in Africa, among them West Africa and Liberia, edited by Dr. Reid and set up by the students of the College of West Africa. The Pittsburgh Courer is on file Carnegie Institute Periodical Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW. ADVANCEMENT OF RACE NOT SOLVED BY WEALTH Educational Page We Expect to Enlarge This Year On Our Third Educational Page Which Will Be Published June 22 We want the names of all graduates from Public Schools, High Schools and Colleges in territory covered by this paper. If you want your picture printed send photograph and $1.50 to cover cost of making plate. Anti-Lynching Society Questions Sincerity of the National Republican Party FOR JUSTICE AND PROTECTION Boston.—The Anti-lynching society, of which Mrs. M. C. Simpson is president, is not only working to create sentiment against the lynching of human beings as a substitute for punishment for offenders against the law instead of punishment according to law, but is wielding a potent influence along political lines. The society is taking a leading part with those persons and organizations which have for their aim the securing of the franchise to those of our male citizens who in many sections of the country are denied the exercise of their suffrage rights according to the amendments to the constitution of the United States. The members of the organization are in favor of a party of action rather than a party of promise—a political party that has the courage of its convictions, a party that will carry out as far as possible within the bounds of law its platform of principles in respect to securing just legislation for the benefit of the body politic and not simply as a means to personal ends for a few. Surely if this is the work which the women of the Anti-lynching society is endeavoring to do they deserve the hearty commendation and support of all persons of whatever race or political creed who favor equal justice and protection for all American citizens. In a recent circular letter issued by the society to Afro-American voters particularly attention is called to some of the unfulfilled pleasures made by the Republican national convention in its platform four years ago in Chicago. Portions of the platform alluded to are the following: "We demand equal justice for all men without regard to race or color. We declare again and without reservation for the enforcement in letter and spirit of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the constitution, which were designed for the protection and advancement of the Negro, and condemn all devices that have for their real aim his disfranchisement for reason of color alone as unfair, un-American and repugnant to the supreme law of the land "The Republican party has been for more than fifty years the consistent friend of the American Negro. It gave him freedom and citizenship. It wrote into the organic law the declarations that proclaim for his civil and political rights and believes today that his noteworthy progress in intelligence, industry and good citizenship has earned the encouragement of the nation." As the party has not enforced the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the constitution or condemned all devices (adversely) against the disfranchisement of colored citizens nor enforced or made laws to prevent their being lynched, the society asks for what purpose such declarations were made. HARRY SMITH IS STILL FIGHTING FOR THE RACE The colored people of Cradz O., were quick to recognize the efficient services of Major David Cunningham, member of the Ohio state constitutional convention, in his contention to have the word "white" stricken from the new constitution, which will come up for adoption at the fall election this year. Major Cunningham is a believer in equal rights and justice for all citizens without regard to race, color or race. His success in the contestion is the success of all Americans who believe in justice and equality according to law. How Harry C. Smith also deserves credit for the part which he has taken in opposing with Major Cunningham in matters of legislation. FIVE CENTS A COPY The Colored People Want Their Political and Civil Rights Protected. BROOKLYN - interest in the work of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People continues to grow in public, favor among both races. Besides the lectures by Dr. W. E. B. Du Rois in various sections of the country from time to time, mass meetings are regularly held in the large cities of the country, in which the organization maintains branch headquarters. Acting upon the initiative of the Equal suffrage league of this city, a committee of women, with Dr. V. Morton Jones as president, recently held an enthusiastic meeting in the Bridge Street A. M. E. church, famed as a former underground railroad station, which was largely attended. The Rev. Dr. C. P. Cole, pastor of the church, acted as temporary chairman. After the singing of Julia Ward, Howe's "Battle Brynn of the Republic" Dr. Cole introduced Mr. George E. Wibecan as master of ceremonies. The principal speakers were James F. Morton, lawyer and author; Professor J. N. Spingarn, president of the New York branch of the association, and Mr. Gilchrist Stewart of the vigilance committee Mr. Emory Jones was the solicitor of the evening, and Miss Eva Jackson was at the piano. Upon taking the chair Mr. Wibecan said: "These men who are to speak tonight are among the best citizens of this country. They are giving their time and money to aid in this movement to bring about a better understanding between the races in order that justice may be accorded to all alike. Personally, they gain nothing but their work for human rights, which benefits the nation." Lawyer Morton said that the national association is not theoretical, but eminently practical in its aim to create right and just conditions. Prejudice is not only in the south, but right here in our northern cities. Ours is an organization of enlightenment to save both races. One ounce of justice is worth a ton of charity. Segregation on account of race or color should have no place in the work for human advancement, but every man or race should be given a chance to earn an honest livelihood and enjoy the blessings of our free institutions. Professor J. N. Spingarn, who had just returned in time for the meeting from an extended trip south, said: "I feel now that the Americans need the organization more than any specific race. I wish I could tell you of the knowledge that I have gained by investigation. I have seen the colored people, from the medical college president down through nearly every form of business and the laborer, and have noted the marvelous progress made by them in forty-eight years against organized prejudice. I have noted the accumulation of money and property, but the accumulation of wealth alone will save no race, for all can be taken away in a minute if it has no political rights." Mr. Gillechrist Stewart, who with Professor Spingarn and other members of the vigilance committee secured the first conviction in New York city of a theatrical manager for violation of the civil rights law for refusing orchestra seats to an Afro-American, also made a strong plea for fairness and urged our people to stand by the organization and thereby show to the wealthy and influential white people who are working for the race through the national association as did the abolitionists for the freedom of the slaves. Congressman William M. Calder sent a letter of regret that he could not be present, but heartily approved of the work which the organization is doing for the advancement of American citizenship. Rev. George Frazier Miller, Dr. William L. Hunter and the Rev. J. Ernest Robinson also took part in the program. The officers in charge of the meeting were Dr. V. Morton-Jones, president; Mrs. A. W. Seay, vice president; Mrs. Lydia C. Smith, secretary; Mrs. M. C. Lawton, assistant secretary, and Mrs. Peter Harrison, treasurer. The committee has raised $100 for the association within the past three months. This sum was presented at a meeting held at the Bethany Baptist church on Tuesday evening, May 21. TWO ELIZABETH. (By Elizabeth F. Scott) Don't forget the True Reformers' sermon at 3 p. m., May 20, 1912, at the A. M. E. church. Walter Martin was elected delegate to represent the A. E. L. at the joint session of the Sunday school convention and Alien Endeavor league, which meets at Erle next July. R. E. Pangburn, A. T. Scott and F. E. H. Greene attended the sermon of the Knights of Pythias in McKeesport last Sunday. H. J. Walker and Jesse Green also attended the sermon of the Home-stead lodge of K. of P., who held their anniversary sermon at Duqueene, Pa. Mrs. Linnie B. Simmons was in Pittsburgh last week attending court as a witness in the Reed-Pollock case. Mrs. Lemuel Simmons, assisted by her daughter, Miss May Simmons, entertained last Sunday in honor of her husband's birthday. The occasion was made one of reunion of his family. Those present were: Mrs. and Mrs. S. B. Bryans, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Simmons, D. Matthews. The out of town guests were: P. C. Simmons and daughter, Miss Lelia, of Monongabee, Mr. and Mrs. Howe, and daughter, Miss Martha of Pittsburgh, Pa. The community was greatly shocked on Tuesday afternoon to hear of the death of Miss Nellie B. Scott of West Elizabeth. She was a bright young girl about 19 years old and dearly loved by all who know her. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in this vicinity. MEADVILLE MEADVILLE (By Charles A. Douglass) Rev. P. E. Paul preaches two eloquent sermons last Sunday. The Johnson and Thomas Service Company has procured the contract to repair and paint the fence around the first M. E. church. Mrs. Jackson and daughter, Mrs. Thomas, of Wilmington, N. C., are visiting Mrs. Carrie Kelley in East Henry street. Wesley Fitzhugh of Altoona, Pa., is a Meadville visitor. Miss Margaret Cox, who has been sick for nine months, is not expected to live but a few days. Master James Johnson, in Sidler avenue, is on the sick list. W. T. Young, the son of our former pastor, W. N. Young, was in town Saturday and Sunday, calling on his many friends, and took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Douglas and left Monday for his home in McKeesport, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Saegertown worshiped at Bethel last Sunday evening. Next Sunday is rally day at Bethel, and it is understood that the trustees are soliciting from the public to meet the last note on the parsonage. The May rally, given by the Strollers last Tuesday evening at Keyners hall, was a very fine affair. The out of town guests were Miss Effie Lawrence, Miss Belle Clark, Charles Lawrence, Mrs. H. Valentine, Ray Lawrence, Charles Thomas, Riley Baxter and Miss Edna Blackburn of Erie, Miss Carrie Butler and Charles Johnson of Sewickley, Miss Hazel Hall of Greenville. GREENSBURG (By Warrick Anderson) The K. of P. No. 11 annual service on Sunday, May 11, was all that the members wished. The sermon by Rev. Powell was one that will be long remembered by all who heard it. His text was selected from I chapter and first verse of Job. In commencing his discourse he said after listening to the address of the deputy, J. Leroy Grisley and able papers by G. Carl Holley and Lewis J. McCullough or no other subject to pass from. The largest congregation that has ever attended afternoon service in Bethel. Friends of the order attended from Blairstown, Latrobe, Monessen, Irwin, Penn, Hermine, Mt. Pleasant and Scottdale. Mrs. V. O. Logwood or Jeanneette attended the K. of P. service on Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Monroe and daughter, Hettie, spent Sunday with the family of her brother, W. F. Lewis. We had the pleasure of meeting J. E. Mansfield of Monessen, last Saturday, he being in the county seat on legal business. Mrs. W. A. Nicholls and Clarence Jackson led a party to the parapage last week with groceries to the value of about $12 and a purse containing $4, for Mrs. Powell. Mrs. Nicholas made the presentation speech on behalf of the party. The Reverend spoke the family's gratitude for those present, and the absent one whose donation was sent. Mrs. James T. Parris left on Sunday for Parkersburg, W. Va., to attend the commencement exercises of the High school from which her sister Rosa Lewis will graduate on May 25. Mrs. Josephine Hackney of Uniontown, is visiting her son, J. N. Hackney. Miss Margaret Ody of Monessen, spent Sunday with Mrs. Ida Williams. Mrs. Louisa Jackson of Latrobe, spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Demas. L. Anderson was a Pittsburgh visitor on Thursday of last week. Mrs. B. F. Holley is better so much that it is hoped she will not have to undergo an operation. Mrs. Rebecca Eatman of Newark, N. J., is on a two or three week's visit to her mother and brother, Mrs. Louise and Warwick Anderson. Mrs. Carrie Hunter of Washington, D. C., has accepted a position in our city and will remain with us. Sunday afternoon at the tabernacle over good men Evangelist Dr. Breder Wolf proach a sermon on "Booze." He said Greensburg was the worst place to booze he has ever visited in his travels, which extended from oak to oak. We have here about 250 of our people counting children. We must contigue a very large number of our men belong to the great organization known as the liquor traffic. Mrs. Julia Fleming was called to Steubenville, O. on account of the death of her nephew, Lawrence Allen. Born July 26, 1911; aged nine and half months. He was a bright and loving child and will be greatly missed in the home. Funeral services on Thursday, May 16, at 2 o'clock from house. The officers of Bethél A. M. E. church thank the K. of P. for the grand collection of $32.51, which was lifted at their service on Sunday afternoon. We were glad to have the whole McClellen family of Blairsville over to the K. of P. service on Sunday. Canonsburg, Pa Canonsburg, Pa (By Lewis A. McGeee) Wray Banks, District Superintendent of the C. E., was in town last Sunday evening and addressed the local society. Miss Lida Charlton and Mr. Mitchell of Washington, were the guests of Mrs. Sarah Dunlap on Sunday May 12. Joseph Sly has gone to Zanesville, O., to work. Mrs. M. E. Wheeler was in Rochester, Pa., last Friday and Saturday, visiting her son, Lee., who is still in a very critical condition. Mrs. Wheeler returned on Saturday evening. Miss Annie Dunlop of West Middletown, who is the S. S. district lecturer, paid a visit to the Payne Chapel S. S. on Sunday, May 12. While in town Miss Dunlop was the guest of her brother. Oliver Brown, who works on a motor oil field, was injured last Tuesday week, but was able to return to work the following Friday. Earl Dunzee is suffering with a painful cut on the hand, which was inflicted while he was at work in the Iron and Steel mill. James Dungee is now residing with his uncle, Robert Robinson, of Payne place. Mrs. Lottie Sluby with Mrs. T. J. Askew of Washington, were in Pittsburgh last Thursday, attending the fair at Wille avenue church. During the afternoon she was the guest of Mrs. Dodson. Alex Griffin of College street, was struck by an electric wire while at work in the coal mine the other day. He will be laid up for a few weeks as a result of injuries received. Mrs. Dessa Grooms of Payne street, visited Mrs. Thomas, wife of Rev. Thomas, who is in St. Margaret's Episcopal hospital, Pittsburgh, on last Tuesday. At 3:30 last Sunday afternoon, the annual thanksgiving sermon was preached to the members of the local K. of P. lodge by Rev. C. A. McGee, in Payne Chapel church. Rev. Fletcher Williams, pastor of the Baptist church also addressed the lodge. Misses Ray and Frances Vactor, Pearl and Blanche Walls and Neota Williams, were Pittsburgh shoppers last Monday. Among the Canonsburgers in Pittsburgh last Sunday were, Misses Bessie Wheeler and Annie Marshall. Johnstown, Pa. Johnstown, Pa. The first annual dance of the Stag Social club, given at the Coachmans' and Porters' hall, Locust street, on May 17, was a decided success. The hall was beautifully decorated in club colors. More than 100 persons were present. John Slaughter of Bedford street made the complimentary address. Andrew White and Richard Legions were floor managers. A dainty lunch was served at midnight. The Stag Social club has been formed very recently and they deserve great credit for their splendid start. The members are Gilbert Struggs, president; Herman F. Warks, chairman; Jesse Simms, secretary; William and Willis Burrell, James Hill, William Dorsey, Benjamin Reed, Andrew White, Will Roberts, St. Allen, Marshall Allen, Willie Steward and Mosey Allen. The Coachmans' and Porters' club will give their first summer outing in the Westmont grove Thursday, May 30. Special music will be had. There will be dancing afternoon and evening. J. H. Murphy, Fred Kennard and John Johnson, committee. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Evans of Myrtleside were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stewart last week. While there they were taken to all points of interest in Mr. Stewart's auto. Mrs. Rosa Hadden had as her guest Sunday afternoon the Misses Sarah Budden, Marjorie Wilson, Mary Jamison and Mary Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith entertained R. W. Pitman of Altoona at supper Thursday, May 16. Mr. Pitman lectured in the A. M. E. Haynes Street chapel in the evening, assisted by L. N. Peck, R. W. Pool and Sheldon Banks. A musical program was rendered during the evening and Miss Viola Hall sang. The band played "Nearer My God to Thee" as the ship went down. Miss Hall possesses a very sweet soprano voice and was recalled and heartily applauded. Mr. Pittman lectured in the interest of the Nr. B. A. of Washington, D. C. The play called "Jumbo Jum" given at the Mt. Olive Baptist church last Friday was well attended and heartily enjoyed. David Stevens and Mrs. Joe Davis as the hero and heroine, Robert Jackson, I. F. Carr - Henry Lynch, Bert Hawkins, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Fairfax, Mrs. Viola Carr and I. N. Peck as Jumbo, the servant, who kept the audience laughing from start to finish. David Stevens, the leading baritone soloist of Johnstown, sang "I'll Change the Thorns to Rosees" during the play. Major Anderson of Bedford street has gone to Virginia for his health, where he will remain for the summer. The Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samarita of St. Jacob's lodge No. 1 had their annual sermon preached at the Mt. Olive Baptist church by Rev. Coleman Sunday evening. G. W. Clark, W. W. grand chief of McKenna Pa. was present. The Uniform rank of K. of Pts. and Court of Calamtha had their annual sermon preached in the A. M. E. Zion church, Sunday afternoon, by Roy Oscar Waters, C. W. Johnson, captain, A. F. Duke, C. C. Page Hall, M. of C. Mrs. Harriet Ellis, who has been suffering with a severe cold, is somewhat improved. The A. M. E. church ladies will hold their lunar the first week in June. The M. Olive Baptist church will hold a the hundred dollar rally the first Sunday in June. Everybody and every man is welcome. Remember That every added sub- scriber helps to make this paper better for everybody FRANKLIN, PA. (By Annie B. Lawson) District No. II, Venango County Sunday School association, took a re- ligious census of Franklin and Rocky Grove on Saturday afternoon. Out of the 115 workers there were three from each of our colored churches, Mrs. Blanche Lyle, Miss Marion Pey- ton, Mrs. M. Slater, from the A. M. E. Zion church and Mrs. S. D. Moore, Mrs. A. B. Lawson and Mrs. Joseph Triplett from the A. M. E. Bethe. The parlor concert given by Harper W. C. T. U. at the home of Mrs. C. H. Williams, may promise to be one of the dates of the season. Rev. C. P. Huntington will go to Meadville on Saturday to assist Rev. Paul in his rally on the 26th. W. J. Jones fell last week and dis- solated his shoulder. Mrs. Nina Lawson who underwent an operation last week at the hospital is getting along nicely. Mrs. Joseph Triplett is visiting for a few days her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Myers of Sandy Lake. Seth Steven is gradually improving. Miss Jessie Myers of Jefferson, O., and Miss Amber Myers of Mercer, were guests of Mrs. Irene Harwaini Eugene Coates has returned to Franklin after spending the winter in Charleston W. Va. MONESSEN, PA. MONESSEN, PA. (By Mattie M. Scales.) Miss Scales visited her mother on Sunday after a few weeks absence. She is employed at McKeesport, Pa. John Spinier, an employee at the Pittsburgh Steel Company, met with an accident the past week, but is now able to be out again. Mrs. R. Gaskin and Miss Mabel Phillips were callers in Donora on Sunday. Goodfork was in Youngstown on business last Saturday. The K. of P. held their second annual sermon in the Wayman A. M. E. Chapel on Sunday. The services were well attended. J. E. Mansfield was in Greensburgh on Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Phillips received word from their son, John Phillips, who is a student at the Western Pennsylvania Institute for the Deaf, stating that he has the pneumonia, however, his case as yet is not reported as being a severe one. Dr. Jones and wife of Donora. Visited his mother and Mrs. F. Stamper last Sunday. Miss Florence Williams called on Dr. Harrison on Sunday. Mrs. Henry Jones entertained Mrs. H. Turner, Mrs. P. Woodford, Mrs. J. Fisher, Mrs. P. W. Jones, Mrs. R. Bell and Miss Mazle Fisher on Sunday. Rey, T. J. Johnson of the Mt. Olive Baptist church preached a wonderful sermon on "Mother" on Sunday morning. The Missionary Sisters of the Mt. Olive Baptist church rendered a fine program on Sunday afternoon. Miss Garnet Turner, who has ended a successful term of teaching at Madison, W. Va., returned home May 3. Mrs. Julia Turner, Hrs. A. James and Mrs. W. Fairfax were calling on Mrs. W. Peerman on Sunday afternoon. DONORA, PA. (By G. L. Gray) The K. of P. s had a great day in Donora on Sunday. The services were well attended and many were present from various towns in the valley. A band escorted the order from Castle hall to the church. Rev. Sandy Christian preached the sermon. The following program was rendered: Opening address; J. F. Crockett; response: Peter Sainder; solo. Miss Lizzie Davis; address in behalf of the order. W. H. Tolbin; music by the choir; G. L. Gray master of ceremonies. Mrs. J. C. Tailou, who has been confined to her bed for several days, is convalescing. Mrs. John Minnie, the pioneer of Donora, is slightly improved from a stroke. Mrs. Sandy Christian was taken to Pittsburgh to make her future home with her daughter, Mrs. Bell Ellis. For some time Mrs. Christian has suffered from the effects of rheumatism. We all wish her much happiness and hope that she may be greatly improved by the move. A surprise birthday party was given in behalf of Miss Daisy Perkins. Covers were laid for sixteen. Miss Perkins was the recipient of several costly presents. Miss Anna Bell Peas entertained the Four Leaf club and a dainty luncheon was served. CONNELLSVILLE. (By Myrtle Latney.) P. H. Scott of Uniontown spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds. Mrs. Mollie Gibson spent a few days in Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grasty are visiting their parents. Prof. E. B. Fuller was a business caller at Scottdale on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Renolds left on Monday for Youngstown, O., their future home. Mrs. Mary Jane Lewis celebrated her birthday on May 13. Mrs. M. B. McBee of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Winston of Uniontown, were the out-of-town guests. Miss Josephine Washington was visiting friends in Pittsburgh a few day last week. Miss Carrie Neal of Uniontown spent Sunday at Uniontown. Miss Marant Griesby of Spartan was the guest of Mrs. Marant Griesby. Arthur Davis, John Black of Brownville, West Guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Latney and family on Sunday. Allowing for papers will please set the table at once. Miss Catherine Barbar of Whitsett, spent a few days with Miss E. Warmack. Mrs. Russell Boxdale of Smithfield, spent a few days with Rev. and Mrs. Epps. Sherlock Holmes. "Drowned. Evidently the poor fellow couldn't swim." - Rita. THE COURIER McDonald, Pa. (By S. J. Carter.) Services at the First Baptist church were quite interesting last Sunday, the pulpit being filled morning and evening by the pastor. Rev. G. E. Sallie讲 Monday and Tuesday in the city. Robert, the young son of William Johnson, aged 14 months, died last Wednesday. He made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Berry of this place. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. E. Sallie. D. D. He was laid to rest at the Arlington cemetery. He leaves a father and one sister to mourn the loss. The Missionary circle held their weekly meeting at the home of the vice president, Mrs. H. Woods. Rev. Salston conducted services at Bulger, Pa., last Sunday. The Dixie Four, a local quartet, composed of Lee Lynch, Jr. Floyd Thornton, Thomas Holmes and Thomas as Browning, are ready to book dates for further information write to Lee Lynch, McDonald, Pa. Mrs. Margaree Harris is on the sick list. Monongahela (By Helen T. Batch.) ... Miss Lella Simmons was a visitor in Elizabeth on Sunday. Miss Mamie Minnie of Donora, is visiting Miss Fannie Washington of Sixth street. Mrs. Wm. Duncan and Mrs. John Bassett were business visitors in East Liverpool and Wellsville on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. John Bassett has gone to Sprague, W. Va., to bury one of his brothers, who was killed in a mine at that place. D. A. McPherson was in Pittsburgh on Friday. Miss Helen T. Batch accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Alvin Viverett and daughter, Sigmona, returned home on Friday evening. Mrs. Alvin Viverett is moving back to Nipponhela. Mrs. Annie Harris is very ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Catlin. Mrs. S. A. Batch and daughter, Helen, are visiting Mrs. C. A. Hartley of East End, Pittsburgh. Miss Helen expects to be gone for ten days. Mrs. James W. Mann, a daughter of Mrs. S. A. Batch, is very sick at her home in Pittsburgh. She will be taken to the East End hospital this week. Mrs. Thos. Viverett attended the Ringling Bros. circus at Charleroi on Saturday. Chas. Jackson and two sons, Clarence and Ralph, also Leonard Batch, attended the Ringling Bros. Circus at Charlerol on Saturday. Conrad B. Burke has purchased two houses in the Second ward. They are both in nice shape and have good tenants. BUTLER, PA. (By Grace J. Booth.) Ernest Greer of Grebston, was the guest of Miss Jean Waters on Monday. Mrs. Samuel Campbell and little daughter, Rosaline, have returned to their home in Allegheny, Pa., after a pleasant visit with the former's mother, Mrs. Rosa Jackson. Edward Austin of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday in Butler as the guest of Mrs. Jackson and family of St. Charles street. There will be a grand rally at Mt. Olive Baptist church, Grove City, May 27. An all day meeting will be held. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visiting presbyteries at other ins. churches will be from Butler. We have made a wonderful success since we started our church in Grove City. McKEESPORT Usual services prevailed at St. Paul on Sunday morning and evening with good spiritual and financial results. At the close of the evening service a solo entitled "Be Merciful Unto Us," was rendered with splendid feeling by Mrs. M. Cross, after which the installation of ushers took place. A grand time is anticipated at the rally on Sunday, June 26. Rev. T. A. J. West of Elizabeth, spent several days with his daughter, Mrs. R. B. Smith, last week, and we are glad to know that he is much improved in health. Mrs. McVail and daughter, Miss Bertha, of Randin, were guests at the home of Mrs. J. Coleman on Sunday. Wm. T. Young paid a flying trip to Meadville on Saturday, returning home on Monday. Annual thanksgiving service of Queen of the West Lodge No. 14, K. of P., was held at St. Paul church on Sunday afternoon at which time the sermon was delivered by Rev. J. R. Saunders. Addresses were delivered by Revs. W. N. Young and R. B. Johnson. Solos were rendered by Mrs. J. B. Walker, Jr., and Mrs. L. Ross and papers were read by Mrs. B. Howard and Mrs. C. Harker and Mrs. H. Parker of Elizabeth and Miss Helen Profit of New Castle, spent Sunday as the guests of Mrs. R. B. Smith. Rev. T. E. Wilson of Pittsburgh, was circulating among Friends in the city on Wednesday. S. Heeler of Youngstown, O., has opened a tonsorial parlor on Fifth avenue and with his family will occupy a residence at No. 115 Twentyth avenue. Miss Annie House of Elizabeth Miss P. Marshall, Louis Aster and Marshall Stewartson of Pittsburgh, were guests of Mrs. S. P. Marshall on Sunday. The stock visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cogman on Sunday and made them the proud parents of a daughter. Duke, a resident of this city for the past fourteen years, departed on Wednesday for the Old Soldiers at Dayton O., where he will reside permanently. Master Ciaragece Smith visited his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. West of Elizabeth last week, going by way of the new auto car. He reports it a delightful ride. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE COURIER SHARON, PA. (By R. N. Clopton.) Miss Sadie McKinnery and Miss Mamie Logan of South Sharon, attended the band concert on Saturday night at New Castle and were the guests of Mrs. Hattie Robinson over Sunday. Mrs. Owen of Pittsburgh is visiting her sister-in-law. Mrs. Russell Wayne of North Drarr avenue and attended services at the First Baptist church on Sunday morning. Rev. Dr. Dodd of Sandusky is visiting Rev. S. C. Coleman and preached two able sermons. Miss Lizzie Cuff attended the band concert at New Castle on Saturday evening, and on returning spent the night with Mrs. Mazzie Palm of Hubbard. O. Mrs. Barnette entertained Miss Edna Chinn, Miss Myrtie Van Camp, Ralph Van Camp, Forrest Redmon of Sharon, also Lester Roddy, Henry Sungee and Miss Nannie Scruggs of South Sharon. Mrs. M. L. L. Cuff entertained Mrs. Josephine Danks, M. Cockwell and Frank Wainright of Shagon, also Miss Nannie Scruggs of this place. Rev. Dr. H. L. Dodds of Sandusky O. preached three able and interesting sermons on Sunday morning, evening and Monday evening, also lectured on Tuesday evening at the First Baptist church. Sunday school convention of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, met at the Mahoning avenue church, Youngstown O. Sunday had a nice setting and one of the best lectures in the history of the convention by the noted lecturer, Miss Cora B. Annis. Mrs. Eliza Huffman, Mrs. S. C. Coleman, Mrs. Debbie Moseley, Mrs. Bell Coles, Milton Luck-Tucker Coles and Rev. P. N: Clopton all attended the convention in Youngstown. Mrs. Coles read a fine paper which was heartily enjoyed by all. Mrs. Emma Cooper also attended. John Turner of Washington, Pa., is visiting his brother, David Turner of 931 Emerson avenue. John Watson of 931 Emerson avenue, resigned his position as a heater in the tin mill today, after being called to Washington Pa., Thursday last, on account of the illness of his wife. The Gill Needle club met at Mrs. Jones on Thursday evening and will meet next Thursday at Mrs. H. R. Wayne, 1015 North Darr avenue. The ladies of the A. M. E. Zion Sewing circle wish to thank all those who helped to make this concert a success. Amount cleared $11.67. The ladies will give a lawn fete as soon as the weather will permit. Little Glenn Banks has been very sick all week. First Sunday in June will be trustees' meeting at A. M. E. Zion. Mrs. C. E. Brook of 931 West State street entertained the West Side Sewing club on Friday, May 17, at home. Lunch was served by the hostess. Miss May Banks called on Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brook on Sunday evening. Miss Myrtle Van Camp is now a member of the Bhul club of Sharon. BELLEVERNON (By Mrs. J. E. Goe.) At this writing Mrs. James Smith is very low. Miss Nannie Burrell and Mrs. Frank Carnet attended the K. of P. sermon in Charleroi on Sunday. Lucinda Robinson is improving from a severe snasm. Mr. Lindsay is all smiles since the new Mrs. Lindsay came. Rev. H. H. Hill delivered the communion sermon at West Newton and the Priedale chair rendered the music. Several members of the Priedale congregation also attended. The service was a spiritual and financial success. Rev. H. H. Hill preached the annual K. of P. sermon for the Ormea lodge at Monessen and the W. M. sermon at Charleroi on the 19th in his usual equestrian manner. Brownsville, Pa. (By Alice Hilton.) The third quarterly meeting will be held at the A. M. E. church next Sunday. At 10:45 will be love feast. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. at 3 p. m. communion service, conducted by Rev. Anderson of Uniontown. At 7:45 p. m. a sacred concert will be rendered by the choir. Mrs. Louisa Davis is very ill at her bedside. Louis Davis of Pittsburgh, spent a few days at home last week. An apron and necktie social was given by the Industrial club at the A.M. E. church on Thursday evening. Quite a number attended the Ringling Bros. show at Charlton last Saturday. But Lucinda Hamilton is suffering with paralysis at her home on High street. Wheeler Davis, who has been very ill, is slowly improving. JEANNETTE GEO. Preston is able to be out again after being confined to his bed over five months with rheumatism. Mrs. Ellen Thompson and daughter, Lucy of Penn station, have returned here to reside. Bert Thompson returned from Youngstown to his home in Penn station. Mrs. Virginia Nichols of Greensburg, spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. O. A. Logwood. Mrs. Amelia Townsend, formerly Bradiock, is employed as head cook at the Hotel Trimline. Mrs. Edward Barclay was visiting in Grapeville last week. Miss Jeannette Smith had her sons on our last Friday and is confined to her home. George Munsey of Greensburg visited his cousin, Mrs. Wm. R. Stevenson, on Monday. Rev. Frank Marshall is now a resident of this place, having moved his family here from Turtle Creek last week. Misses Susan and Elrona Dudley and brother William, of New Kensington, visited their brother, Thomas Dudley on Saturday, he returning with them to his home in New Kensington on Saturday evening. Misses Susan and Elnora Dudley and Josephine Smith and Thos. and Wm. Dudley spent a few hours with Miss Margaret Buggs of Irwin on Saturday. Myles Stevenson was in Greensburg on Sunday. Williamsport, Pa. Services at Betheli on Sunday were well attended. Rev. J. W. Hayes of Milton, Pa., delivering two excellent sermons. It seems as if Williamsport has been draped in mourning for the past two weeks, there being five deaths in this time. The funeral of Bert Blue was held on last Saturday at 3 o'clock from his home. The floral tribute was very beautiful. The death of Miss Flora Russell came with a great deal of sadness to her many friends, as she was much beloved by all who knew her. The funeral service took place from the home of her parents on Saturday at 3:30 p. m. The flowers were many and beautiful. Miss Katie Bryant is now in the Williamsport hospital, where she underwent an operation on last Friday. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Edward Carter is now very ill in the hospital. Rev. G. W. Williams will arrive from Kansas City this week and will fill the pulpit on Sunday. Mrs. Rebecca Jackson, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is now convalescing. Miss Brill Johnson fell down the cellar steps on Sunday evening and received several painful bruises. SCOTTDALE PA (By Blanche Moore.) Rev. T. Ford of Uniontown, Pa., was the guest of Mrs. J. Warmack. Mrs. O. Jones, who has been quite sick is slowly improving. Mrs. Nannie Hickman was a business visitor in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Mrs. Mitchell of Greensburg, Pa., worshiped at the Morning Star Baptist church on Sunday and was the guest of Mrs. E. Emales. Rev. Robert Brown attended the Odd Fellows sermon in Connellville, Pa., on Sunday. Mesdames H. Baker and L. Catlin and P. Fox of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., attended the rally of the Morning Star Baptist church and were dinner guests of Rev. Moore and family. Morning Star Baptist Church. The aged rally of the Morning Star Baptist Sunday school was quite a success, the children extending many thanks to their friends for helping them so nicely. The collection was $106. Rev. Carter of Dunbar, Pa. attended the rally of the Morning Star Baptist church on Sunday afternoon. Sunday was rally day and the services were very interesting. In the afternoon the services were held in the White Baptist church and were largely attended. Rev. J. T. Moore preached a good sermon. Rev H. H. Overton and members feel very much encouraged and wish to thank their many friends for their hearty support and will start to erect, their new church in the near future. The collection for the day was $7.46.0. BEAVER FALLS BEAVER FALLS The Magnons of Beaver valley will have their annual sermon delivered the third Sunday in June at the West Bridgewater A. M. E. church. Rev. P. A. Scott of the Wylie avenue church will be present and deliver the sermon. The members of the order will meet in their hall in Rochester and march in a body to the church, where the services will be held at 8 o'clock. Miss Norrine Webster of Rochester, is the guest of Miss Phoebe Perry of Wheeling, W. Va. A number from Rochester, Beaver and West Bridgewater, attended services at Wayman A. M. E. church on Sunday. Woman's Day was fittingly observed as Wayman A. M. E. church, New Brighton Sunday throughout the day with appropriate exercises, under the supervision of Mrs. Hattie Burgetts. Mrs. Reecea Aldridge of Pittsburgh, was the principal speaker. Beautiful soles were rendered during the day by the Misses Sarah Law, Leula Moss and Mrs. Daniel Miller. The exercises were complete in every detail. Four of our enterprising young men on the valley have opened up one of the finest markets in New Brighton and have worked up a fine trade. Starting in business in November with the assistance of Miss Mary Bean, clerk, they were able to hold their own and are continuing to do so. Miss Emma Howard is a clerk. George Gardner, Alexander Webster, Patrick Gales and Jerry Boulding are the members of the company. The last had rites over the body of Thomas Bell were held Sunday afternoon from the Wayman A. M. E. church at 2 p.m. Rev. Newman spoke touchingly of the young man and the services were very sad. Mr. Bell died at the New Brighton hospital of tuberculosis. The family of Joseph Bean were very devoted and attentive to Mr. Bell during his illness, and Mr. Keaton, his uncle, desires to thank them and others for their kindness. Selma Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson of Beaver Falls, died of pneumonia on Saturday and was buried on Monday afternoon from the family residence. Rev. Newman of New Brighton had charge of the services. Relatives from Bellevue and other places attended the funeral. Miss Emma Howard, who has been indisposed, is much better. She will spend Sunday at her home in Salem, Ohio. Mrs. Minnie Early of Rever Falls assisted in the program on Sunday at Wayman church. Mrs. Early read a fine paper. BELLEFONTE (By Leaile V. Blackburn.) Miss Florence Thompson, who underwent an operation at the hospital last week, is improving nicely. James Matthews, rather of James Matthews, SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1912 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. 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, Pa. FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMENT. 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The entertainment given by the Get Busy Rally club on Thursday evening was a grand success. The Plebes will give a house social at the home of A. V. Jackson on May 30. All are cordially invited to attend. Would like to hear from Edward Overton our former agent, at once. (Manager.) West Newton, Pa. (By Mrs. Elizabeth Green Sunday, May 12, was 1 quarter meeting, Rev. Taggairt, P. E. was present and preached at the morn- ing service. Rev. H. H. Hill of Pride- dale, preached at 3 o'clock. The com- munion sermon and Rev. Hill's choir rendered most excellent singing at this service. A large congregation was in attendance. On May 13 Rev. Taggairt held quarterly conference and all reports showed good work done. William Frazier and Miss Hildagard, Mr. Jordan and Master George Jordan of Pittsburgh, visited Rev. and Mrs. Frazier on Sunday and worshiped at St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mosby of Fitz Henry, a subur- b of West Newton, met with seri- ous misfortunes on Friday. Their home was partially destroyed by fire. They have the sympathy of all. APOLLO, PA. (By Thos. F. Tucker.) Sunday was a beautiful day and the services were nicely attended. Rev. Mason preached two interesting sermons, morning and evening. We hope the members and friends will attend Sabbath school and help make it one of the best in the country. The May fair will be given on Tuesday, May 25 and continue throughout the week. An excellent program will be tendered each evening. The Ladies of the Sewing circle are sparing no effort to make it a grand success. Kindly appreciate their work by a large attendance and a liberal patronage. A very nice surprise was tendered Mr. and Mrs. James Frye on May 14. Many very nice presents were received. Why They Give It. Some people are always giving good advice because they have no use for them. 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Music was recorded by the choir. Collection $10. At 1 p.m. the pastor praised an excellent sermon and one that will not soon be forgotten by his hearers. St. James, "Blessed is the Praemaker for they shall be called the children of God." John D. Winston, who was hurt by a knife at war, is reported imprisoned. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. St. Paul Archdiocese The service was on Sunday, the second of the spiritual bishop's duties, Kwai W. W. Anderson, D. D., praised intermittently in the meeting on "The Genuine Love of Ruth or a Mother-in-law Nichelle" Mrs. Emmitt Jones of Canesburg, sang a beautiful gold. The pastor had "The Sea Shall Give Up the Dead," a sermon of reflections from the Titanic disaster, in the evening. This was pronounced to be one of Dr. Anderson's great effects, the audience was held spell bound during the delivery of this most interesting discourse. The senior cloar sang most beautifully as this so vivid Mrs. Emmitt Jones and Phillip Johnson, Jr., sang a uplift. Rev. George W. Slater, Jr. D. D. of Clinton, Iowa. Coming. Rev. George W. Slater, Jr. D. D. of Clinton, Iowa, will arrive in our office on Saturday, May 26 and will oversee the pubilit at St. Paul Sunday, May 26 both morning and evening. Submit morning sermon. The Glory of the Cross: evening is Sunday. "The Modern Dance": Dr. Slater will lecture at St. Paul on Monday night, May 26. Courtship and Marriages: Dr. Slater is a great learner and great as a pulpit orator. He was pastor at Wilberforce University at one time and is a minister of the African Methodist Episcopal church. Don't fail to hear Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D. will hold by request of Rev. R. H. Bumry, P. E. Rev. M. A. Dyer's quarter meeting at the A. A. Dyer's brownville. Sunday, May 28 at 3 p.m. Dr. D. Anderson will preach and disperse the communion. Miss Elizabeth, Harris, Georgia Stubblefield and Carrie A. Horsly spent Saturday and Sunday in Scott- dale, Pa. Chas. H. Crable will preach his trial sermon at Mt. Olivet church on May Rev. Cruise Revere, Pa., was calling on friends in town on Sunday. Rev. Slater will deliver a lecture on the corner of Gaitatin and Main street, Saturday evening, May 25, in the interest of Socialism. Chas. Millar, Robert Hart and Miss Bortie Samuel of Connellville, Pa., Mack McDonald of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Miss Mack Mellah of Murray will be on Miss Mack Mellah this week. The Massouites of Mt. Rose church will hold a bazaar at the church beginning May no. and continuing threedays with program with evening. Many dainty things and quilts will be on hand for a great Fox or Scottsdale and Miss Johnson of Johnson, were visiting Mack M. Green of Murray avenue. This week. On Easter has returned from a six week trip in Los Angeles, Cul. W. W. Winston has resigned his position as headmaster at the McCellet and house. Chas. Hall of the Altruin succeeds him. The annual sermon of Star of Hope college No. 15, Knights of Perth, Vanderbilt, Pa., will be preached on Sunday, May 26, at St. Paul Baptist church. Mountain View lodge No. 6, Redstone lodge No. 11 and Garnes' band after past running special car from here. It looks nature to see Palmer Jenk ins at A. P. McCure's shop again. Tripping with her baby in her arms, Mrs. Rufus Finney so badly injured her 8-month-old baby that it died and was buried on Sunday from the home at 1:30 p.m. Services were conducted by R. P. W. Thompson. Memorial services will be observed Decoration day by Palmer's Guards and the four Sunday schools of this place, who will form on Morgantown street at 1:30 p.m. headed by Garris' Band and march to Cleaview cemetery where exercises appropriate to the occasion will be held. They will then march to Mc. Rose Baptist church where a program will be rendered by some of the leading people of this town. Miss Nandie R. Jordan, who has been attending the Virginia Seminary by accepted home this week. The executive board of the Youghiosheny Baptist association met on Monday, May 24, at Mc. Rose church and appointed R. J. H Robinson to act as field missionary till the association. Ed. Baxter is quite successful in his experiment of raising chickens squash, etc. The May Queen, under the management of Miss Madison White, to be given on at Mt. Rose church, May 20, is预定了 to be a success. The sermon delivered by Rev. Scott Woods, D. Dr. pastor of the Episcopal Mission church, North Side, Pittsburg, D. at the St. Peter's Episcopal church (Chikile) was well prepared well delivered and highly appreciated by a large and taskful audience. The Rev. Wood was met at the train by Dr. B. Anderson and after taking him to the parishhouse for supper, he accompanied him to St. Peters Episcopal church where he sat with him during the exercises. After services Dr. F. W. Beckman took charge of Dr. Wood and entertained him at the rectory. Very sorry more of our people do not present to hear this distinguished divine. FOR FIRST CLASS CLEANING AND PRESSING Go to DUFFINS Suits made for $100 Up. Clean and Press Suits.....17c Press Suits.....17c Press Pants.....17c SUGAR A HEART STIMULANT Experiments of An English Physician Show Cures of Cases of Muscle Dilation. Sugar has had its champions as well as its opponents. Its advocates have declared that, aside from its nourishing value, it carries with it a quick stimulation that is without perceptible reaction. On the other side, says the Fakers Weekly, "we have had radical utterances connecting sugar with some of the most incurable of organic diseases. But an English physician recently contended that cane sugar is almost a specific in the treatment of certain diseases of the heart. Emphasis is laid upon cane sugar." Dr. F. S. Locke of King's college, London, has kept the heart of a mammal beating for eighty to ninety hours after death of the animal simply by keeping the heart muscles sprinkled with powdered cane sugar. These later experiments with cane sugar, especially with reference to dilation of the heart muscles, show that in numerous cases cures have been effected that are of three or four years standing. wonderful imagination. If a girl has a figure like a clothes pin she imagines she is slender and graceful. The Brutes! "It would be a strange and wonderful man who would go for long without making a woman cry."—Mary E Mann. q for ation's oos e Morris Caring for the Nation's Horos by George Morris N DECORATION DAY thousands of men, women and children throughout the length and breadth of the land will gather in the various cemeteries and lay garlands upon the vast resting places of the soldiers that have laid down their lives in defense of their country. In practically every city hosts of veterans of the Civil War will gather and hold reunions to speak of the past, the anger and passion deadened by the lapse of time, while at ten national homes more than 20,000 men will usher in the day thankful that the United States, of all nations, is a republic that is not ungrateful for services at day. performed under its flag. The veterans of the various wars, notably the Civil and Spanish-American, who went through VETERAN AND HOLDING MEMORIAL SERVICE IMPOINING GATHERING TO THE SOLDIER'S HO VETERAN HOLDING IMPOLIING GREETWAY TO THE OLDER'S HOME by the federal offerings streamed upon their graves. But what about the veterans who remained from the front, torn by shot and shell, unable to resume their places in the ranks of the workers, without means of self-support and unwilling to trust themselves upon their kith and kin? At the close of the Civil War, when more than half a million men laid down their arms of war and, in a few months were transformed from soldiers to citizens, the question of what to do with those who were incapacitated arose. "Pensions are well enough in their way, but pensions are not sufficient," declared Congress. "We must do more," continued the members of both House and Senate. "We must establish a home for those who have no homes," and this sentiment crystallized into what is now one of the most important features with which the nation deals. The National Home for disabled volunteer soldiers is located in the District of Columbia. There are branches of the National Home at Corton O., Milwaukee, Wis.; Tegus, Mo.; Hampton, Va.; Leavenworth, Kan.; Santa Monica, Cal.; Marion Ind.; Danville, Ill.; Johnson City, Tenn., and Hot Springs, S. D. Hampton, Annapolis, Cali. City, Tenn. First, and all import the house. Exact ima- and army discipline men on the grounds sa as they pass, and thei- ing stated things, so lute order. There are state homes for disabled volunteer soldiers provided by the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Some idea of the extent of the properties supported by the Federal government may be had from the last report of the board of managers, in which the average of the homes is get down as 5,369, valued at $183,471.53. On this land are buildings aggregating a value of $10,513,645.42. To acquire this property, to maintain it and to care for the thousands of soldiers, the total outlay to the close of 1911 has been in the neighborhood of $80,000,000. When the first home, was established, within the year, there were 810 veterans cared for. Then each succeeding year increased at the rate of almost 1,000 per year until, in 1905, the greatest number, 34,849, were taken care of. At the same time the death rate among the veterans increased by year, and from 10.95 per 1,000 in 1907 it has advanced to 8.50 per 1,000. as they put state lute order. At 5:30 turn out their hair things in a room in the balier is must be at 9. While a leave may secure not only desires as but it lint practically own home. For the grounds of drive splendid books and perent par an amuse When the first home, was established, within the year, there were 810 veterans cared for. Then each succeeding year increased at the rate of almost 1,000 per year until, in 1908, the greatest number, 34,849, were taken care of. At the same time the death rate among the veterans increased year by year, and from 10.95 per 1,000 in 1907, it has advanced to $5.80 per 1,000. Yet, when one takes into consideration the physical condition of soldiers when admitted to the homes, and that it has been 47 years since the Civil War, the death rate is really low, for the average life of the old soldiers has been a trifle more than 70 years—a rife cause for the majority of men. Indeed, hits alone is a most notable tribute to the government for its excellent care of its wards. To visit one of these national homes is to have a treat, for nowhere will one find a more happy or contented set of men. Except for the difference in location and style of architecture of the "Long Time" is Defined "Long Time" is Defined droughtiness of the interval which made it seem long. In a prosecution for the illegal sale of whisky in Alabama, a witness testified that he had bought a pint of liquor of the accused "a short time" before the, grand jury returned the indictment against him. It was objected that this evidence did not show that the prosecution had been begun within 12 months after the sale of the whisky. --- Q the conflicts unscathed are constantly in mind. There are the Grand Army of the Republic, Loyal Legion and Army and Navy Union splendid organizations, to which many of the officers and men who fought in the Civil War belong, while the veteran association of the Spanish-American War holds the membership of many who went through that struggle. In the national cemeteries here and there, and in other burial grounds, are stones that mark the spots where lie the remains of those who participated in the conflicts and each succeeding Decoration Day their memory is kept alive Remark of Governor of North Carolina to Governor of South Carolina Brought Into Court The oft-quoted remark of the Governor of North Carolina to the Governor of South Carolina basst at last been brought into court, carefully construed, and found not to be so long as some other times. It is probable that it was the exceeding THE COURIER. for on's s orris NATIONAL SOLDIER'S HOME NEWPARK ING RY TO SOLDIER'S HOME for on's s orris NATIONAL SOLDIERS HOUSE NEAR WASHINGTON buildings, all of the homes are similar, for they are operated on the plafj of giving one and all the same. Some of the homes, like the one at Hampon, Va., are situated upon the banks of a stream, but then there is one in the mountains, another in the land of continual sunshine and flowers, California, while each possesses some natural characteristic to differ it from the other. That, however, is the immaterial side of the homes, for it is the comforts and conveniences afforded the inmates that draws the attention of visitors and sends them away filled with thoughts of kindness and proud of being citizens of a nation that is so lavish in its care of those who have upheld the honor of the flag in the face of the enemy. Amid parklike surroundings are the buildings, flanked with broad porches, on which are the setters, where, hasking in the sun, may be found those old soldiers who are more content to repose with pipe and paper than to join their comrades beneath the trees or strolling around the grounds. First, and all important, is the military side of the house. Each inmate is always in uniform and army discipline prevails. All able-bodied men on the grounds salute their superior officers as they pass, and there are stated times for doing stated things, so that there must be absolute order. First, and all important, is the military side of the house. Each inmate is always in uniform and army discipline prevails. All able-bodied men on the grounds salute their superior officers as they pass, and there are stated times for doing stated things, so that there must be absolute order. At 5:30 in summer and 5:45 in winter the men turn out. After breakfast the men return to their barracks, make up their beds and put their things in order. Then, unless assigned to duty as room orderly or on guard mount, at which all in the barracks have to take their turns, the soldier is at liberty until tattoo at 6:30, when he must be on hand to retire when taps are sounded at 9. While at liberty during the day the soldier may leave the grounds by applying for a pass. He may secure a pass to remain outside the grounds not only for a day, but even for 90 days. If he so desires and his behavior has been good. There is but little restraint upon the men and they are practically as free as though they lived in their own homes. For those who prefer to remain within the grounds of the home there is much with which to drive away either discontent or ennui. Besides splendid libraries, where may be found not only books and magazines, but daily papers from different parts of the country, there is at each home an amusement hall where there are billiard and pool tables and many small tables for cards, checkers and dominoes. Another diversion is the band concert each afternoon. Another amusement and an important one is the theater. Each of the homes is equipped with a hall large enough to seat practically every inmate and at the end is a stage of generous size. Theatrical companies playing in nearby cities are engaged to give a "one-night stand" at the hall and the performance usually proves a great treat. In the seating of the veterans there is system exercised for the deaf and the dim-eyed are giv- --- the time limited by statute for beginning a prosecution. In discussing this objection, the Supreme court, in Wilson versus State, 56 Southern Reporter, 114, after holding that "a short time" might be taken in the connection in which it was used to refer to a period less than 12 months, said, by way of illustration: "The expression 'a long time' would refer to a very different period of duration and have a widely different meaning in measuring time when used by an archaeologist having reference to the en the first rows, then follow those less afflicted, so that all are given equal advantages as far as it is possible to arrange. In the vast amount of work to be done at the homes the inmates take their part and thereby earn a little extra for themselves, for the government pays them according to what they can do. Some of the homes have farms attached on which the men do considerable of the work. At other homes the men look after grounds, while at all of the homes there are those who act as guards or guides. The money they receive for their work is all extra, for they receive their pensions just the same, and they are at liberty to either spend their funds for luxuries at the commissary or rudes on the other side his body is borne to the chapel, a minister of his religion says the last rites over him and then, in a casket borne upon a coisson and escorted by a squad of men under arms, accompanied by a life and drum corps playing a dirge, he is given full military honors, including the rattle of muskets over his grave. The cemeteryes by the homes are growing each year, but every stone is a monument to a brave heart who gave his best years in order that the nation might endure. Memorial customs, introduced at the close of the Civil war, in compliance with plans made by Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan, will be observed this year in thousands of cities, villages and hamlets, the surviving veterans still taking a leading part in the exercises. It is they who have made the arrangements for the ceremonies; they will go early to the cemeteries and place blossoms upon the graves of their brother soldiers; they will constitute a mathetic and inspiring feature of the parade. Some day they will not be here to plan and execute for Memorial day. Some day they all will have gone into camp on the plains and in the cities of the dead. Some day a grateful public will look in vain for any of them in the parade. Then, what? Will the day and its beautiful, patriotic customs that were so dear to them, cease to be remembered and observed? Were that question submitted to the people today it is certain that the votes against remembrance and observance would be too few for enumeration. Some day they will not be here to plan and execute for Memorial day. Some day they all will have gone into camp on the plains and in the cities of the dead. Some day a grateful public will look in vain for any of them in the parade. Then, what? Will the day and its beautiful, patriotic customs that were so dear to them, cease to be remembered and observed? Were that question submitted to the people today it is certain that the votes against remembrance and observance would be too few for enumeration. The soldiers have led the way; they have shown the people how to plan and execute for a successful observance of the day. There have been not a few but thousands of deeply interested participants. All of the patriotic societies that have grown out of the Civil war are among them, and their members are numbered by the tens of thousands. Then there are the societies which have come into existence as a result of the revolutionary war, the war of 1812, the war with Mexico, the Spanish-American war and the Philippine insurrection. And these are not all. Millions of men and women who have come from the schools, and other millions of boys and girls now in the schools, would forbid a suspension of Memorial day observances. Pass the word along the thinning ranks of every veteran parade in the country they served so well that the custom initiated by them and their sleeping associates shall not be abandoned; that it shall be handed on from generation to generation. Taking Their Measure. "Do those people who moved into the flat across the hall seem to be desirable neighbors?" asked the man. "No," replied the woman. "I watched everything that came out of the moving van. They haven't a thing that we would care to borrow." --- send checks to their relatives great trouble that the commandants of the various homes have had has been the control of the soldiers who persist in patronizing the saloons that are to be found just beyond the gates, but, by vigilance, the old men are kept from getting into any trouble. When a soldier is stricken with illness he is sent to the hospital, where every possible attention *is given him. His diet is specially prepared to suit his needs and there is nothing too good for him. It might be added that the hospital is always well occupied, for there are many who are failing in health and strength and are patiently waiting the setting of the sun. When the last day has come and the soldier has gone to join his com- The Day of Memories The Day of Memories Taking Their Measure period of existence of the Egyptian pyramids, than when used by Carolina Governors with reference to the time between drinks." The court may be right, but probably the Governor of North Carolina measured time as recommended by the post who said: "We live * * * * in feelings, not in figures on the dial."—Colliers. Howard—Do you know any one who is satisfied with his present position? Coward—Tep—our hired man—at any rate, he never moves—Life Mrs. Jane Jackson of Gibson avenue, and Mrs. Margaret Redman of Strawberry avenues were called to Waynesburg the past week by the death of their brother, Wm. Workman. Mrs. Chas. Cox has returned to her home on Alyceworth avenue, a pleasant visit of four weeks with relatives at Baltimore and Washington, D. C. Clinton Skinner, Ulysses Walton and L. Jennings of Pittsburgh, attended the dance at Odd Fellows hall last week. Mrs. Emma Sly of Forest avenue, was called to Ohio the past week on account of death of her aunt. Lorenza Butler of North Lincoln street, is a patient at the City hospital suffering with stomach trouble. Mrs. T. J. Askew of South Franklin street, was called to Williamsport, Pa., last Saturday by the death of her cousin, Mia Flora Russell. Mrs. Guy Jefferson of Terrace avenue, who was taken ill last week while visiting in Pittsburgh, returned home on Monday much improved. Miss Cornelia Lewis of Linn avenue, was a Pittsburgh visitor last Sunday. Edward Gibson and David Mellontrée of Pittsburgh, were Washington callers last week. Mrs. Mary F. Crockett of East Walnut street, is able to be out again after being confined to bed two days the past week. The Famous Baker's Big Four still continue to be the star attraction among Washington countians. The past week they filled two engagements at Marianna and Bentleyville to crowded houses and are booked for return trips to those places at an early date. Geo. W. Derham of South College street, has the honor of being placed on the dollar-a-day pension list as provided by a recent act of Congress. Mr. Derham served bravely during the War of the Rebellion and justly deserves this provision from Uncle Sam. Mr. Derham while wearing the button of the Grand Army of the Republic of Finland body] 292. G. U. O. O.F. P. G. M. council] 233 and Washington Patriarchie 139. He also owns considerable property around Washington and has roared a family of six children, all educated in Washington schools and some holding responsible positions and all being a credit to their parents. These are the kind of citizens that count. Mrs. Nesley Thomas of Railroad street, met with a painful accident the past week by a box falling against her ear and making a severe cut. Mr. Derham attending the University of Pittsburgh spent last Sunday with his parents of South College street. Mrs. Keziah Wright, aged 52 years, a well known citizen of Washington, was found dead in her bed at her home on Forest avine, last Tuesday, heart failure being the cause of her death. She was the last member of the well-known Bolden family and is survived by three children, Lucy Wright and Mrs. Alice Brown of Washington and Mrs. Ella Diver of Canton, O., also several grandchildren. Rock Mul, of the post office force, has been on the sick list the last week. Alice Miss Christine Howard, who has been on the sick list the past week, has resumed her studies at school. About sixty friends and members of Washington Patriarchicle No. 139 attended the regimental sermon at Wheeling last Sunday. They returned in their special car on Sunday evening full of praises for the hospitality of the Wheeling people. A very successful musical and literary entertainment was given last Monday evening at the St. Paul A. M. E. church by the Coleridge-Taylor Musical club, for the benefit of the May rainy. Piano solos were played by Misses Isabel Askew, Araminta Banks, Eva Brooks, Ola Kisner, Lillian Payne, Helen Bush and Leonard Honesty, Jr. Baker's Big Four gave two selections. Miss Cary a reading; pleasing soles were sung by Miss Edna Walters, Res. W. E. Jefferson, Geo. Wicks and Thornton Brown; Miss Mary McGill gave a reading and/Rev. H. G. Hoe made an interesting address on "Our Young People." The program concluded with "one-act drama entitled "The Wooing of Jane," Mrs. John Cordeck took the role of Jane, Miss Louise Tance, the Jane's Aunt, Harry Baker, Mr. Thurston, the topper, Samuel Brooks, Jr., college boy "Bobby." Refreshments were served and a nice sum realized. The affair was in charge of Mrs. L. C. Honesty and she wishes to thank all persons who helped to make it a success. Next Sunday will be Cleaning Day and all who did not contribute the last Sunday in April, are expected to show up then. Rev. Butter will be home from general conference and will occupy his pulpit. The regular meeting of the Mite Missionary society was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. L. E. Asbury. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. T. B. Banks. Nazareth Baptist Church. The May fair held here last week was a decided success, a large sum was realized and much credit is due the ladies having the affair in charge, also to Rev. Hoeo who is always interested after the best interest of his flock, his church also entertained the General Allegheny Sunday school association. Tuesday and Friday of this next Sunday morning Rev. C. A. Moeer of Caronsburg and Rev. Hoeo will exchange pulpits. Everything to Nazareth is moving along until will no seek members at pres- Mr. and Mrs. Win Green of Allys- worth avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Morton of Pittsburgh, the last week. Mrs. Grimes will have an her guest Frank Mrs. Blanche Dillard of New Castle, who is corresponding secretary of the Pennsylvania Federation of Negro Women's clubs. An Unclean Meal Mamma Bookworm—Willa, you come right here and get cleaned. I never saw you so dirty. You've been eating through the pages of that divorce testimony, haven't you?—Pearl. One Cause or Failure. The man who has an exaggerated idea of his own importance generally is a failure because of his inability to get other people to accept his own estimate of himself. C. W. POSEY, President. H. E. RICKMOND, Secretary. R. L. VANN, Treasurer. MAIN OFFICE: 1209 Wylie Avenue. Telephones: 2169-J Grant and Hill $99-W. Published Every Saturday. 1209 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh. 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Any agent or official whose conduct is unbecoming or discourteous to our subscribers or advertisers will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. WHAT NEXT? For the past fifty years we, as a race, have heard nothing from our white brother but the one exhortation, "buy property, own something," and following this suggestion the Negro has invested millions in the lands of the United States. In St. Louis, a Negro went forth to buy himself a home in his honest endeavor to elevate himself and his family, thereby measuring up to the requirements placed upon him by his white brother. He purchased a nice residence and took possession. Immediately his white neighbors began a tirade of abuse against him; and some one went so far as to place an internal bomb in the Negro's front yard, with the evident purpose of totally wrecking the home and its inmates. Another Negro, a physician, purchased a comfortable home in a desirable district and took possession. His white neighbors raised an objection to him, and some one proceeded to break into his house by smashing his front windows with stones. The purpose of this outrage is evident on its very face. In the face of the foregoing incidents, we ask what is the Negro expected to do? How is he to be expected to purchase property in accordance with the time worn injunction, when he has no protection in his rights to enjoy that property. How can we elevate ourselves, when the avenues to better and higher living are closed against us? The Negro who found the bomb in his front yard promptly reported to the police department of his city; the police took the machine and cast it in the nearby river, and thus ended the complaint of the Negro. The physician whose front windows were demolished has no redress. In each of these cases, the white man was the aggressor, drinking trouble to the very door of the Negro. Certainly we are not expected to submit to every insult without even asserting our rights as citizens. It is useless for these Negroes to attempt an adjustment of these insults by resorting to back yard quarrels; this method lowers the Negro to the level of his unlouch white neighbor. But something must be done. Even the smallest and weakest animal will fight when cornered, and the Negro may be expected to do likewise. The physician who used his revolver upon the fleeing miscreants found the little instrument decidedly effective. C. F. WELLER The loss of Mr. C. F. Weller from the work of the Associated Charities and city of Pittsburgh will be felt keenly by the Negroes generally. It is not often we have a white man who has the conviction of Mr. Weller and the manly courage to stand by those convictions. His services to the Associated Charities were felt even in the homes of the Negroes of Pittsburgh although no special department for us was created. More than once we have had expression from him on the race issue, and he has never deserted his first convictions that the Negro is entitled to his share of every agency created for the uplift of the whole people. We join in the high tribute recently paid him, and hope that his new field of labors will afford him an opportunity to continue his good work in our behalf. MORALS COMMISSION The City Councils has created what is known as the Morals Efficiency Commission, the duty of which is to investigate conditions and recommend remedies calculated to improve the city generally. The appointment of the members who are to serve on that Commission is with the Mayor, who, by the way, has already made his selection. In view of the fact that the Norroes pay more than a Million and Half Dollars in taxes right here in Pittsburgh, we feel that the Mayor might have given us some representation on so important a Commission. His failure to do so may be attributed to his personal opinion that the Norroes have advanced beyond the necessity of Commission work. If such is his opinion we beg to advise differently. We need help from every possible source, even from the Motors Commission. But the fact that there is no salary attached to the duties may lessen the ardor of our many friends who were aspiring for an appointment. For not even an expense account for postage is allowed: the Commission is a band of volunteers, whose time and means will allow them to enter into this gratuitous work without pay. Have we any Negro volunteers? WHAT OF OUR CLUBS? The various clubs operated by our good women throughout the city and county are to be reckoned among the many agencies for the uplift of the community, according to the classification of clubs as given in the Pittsburgh Spectator last week, when that publication issued what it proudly nominated The Club Number. Previous to the issue in question the Spectator announced that it would issue a Club Number which would contain a history of all the organizations of Allegheny county which were professionally working for the educational and civic uplift of the community. Not a Negro club was mentioned, nor was the good work being done by the Negro women even given attention; yet the issue was one giving the history of ALL ORGANIZATIONS of Allegheny county. Whether this failure to give us a place was an oversight, and we really do not care whether it was, one thing is certain, few persons acquainted with the organization work among the Negro women will take the Club Number of the Spectator seriously; for the limitation of the editor's information on the subject of clubs is too apparent for comment. Nor are we discouraged because we are not considered as an agency for good in this community. Our work will speak louder in the coming generations than the columns of the Spectator; and in the happiness of this thought, we shall plod right along. Every State is doing it now—voting for Roosevelt. Judging from the reports coming from the General Conference, those newly elected Bishops can truly sing: "Sure, I must fight to win the prize and sail through bloody seas." LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS H. A. Boyd of Nashville, Tenn. spent Thursday in this city on his way to Cincinnati. Mr. Boyd is a trusting young business man of Nashville and connected with a book concern there. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church will be home for Sunday and conduct services. Bishop Heard of Africa, will preach at 11 o'clock. Rev. A. Markland Taylor comes to us highly recommended and we wish for him every possible courtesy while he is in our city. Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly left on Saturday night for an extended visit in Maywood, Ill. The management of the Coleman Home have rented a house near the present Coleman. Home to be known as the Coleman Annex. The object of this annex is to be used for sick boys in the home and tuberculosis cases as they cannot secure proper permanent medical attention otherwise. They have a nurse in charge and when it is once in good running condition will be a Goose-send to the boys of this institution. Memorial sermon of the Camp 15, Sons of Veterans, will be preached by Rev. P. A. Scott at the Wylee avenue, on Sunday, May 26 at 7:45 p.m. The G. A. R. and the Clerks and the Ladies Auxiliary of the camp and the camp members are requested to meet in the Sunday school room of the church at 7:30 sharp. to attend the services and the public is invited to be present. Mr. S. A. Coleman of Coleman House, me with a painful accident while attempting to mount his bicycle. He fell and severely sprained his leg from which he is slowly recovering. Wm. Linear of Steubenville, O., visited his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Johnson. Irwin West was in Steubenville last week. "Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses," "Albertus Magnus," "Long Lost Friend" at Mount's Old Book Shoppe, 626 Penn avenue. No more up-to-date druz store, managed and financed by young colored men can be found, not only in Pittsburgh, but over the country in general, than the one "just opened" this week at corner of Wylie and Francis street, known as "Central Pharmacy." See their ad. Joseph H. Evans, son of Dr. Brush-Evans of Washington, D.C. is in the city guest of Chas. Fisher, Wylie avenue. Mr. Evans is a graduate of University of Michigan and has been elected to the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. Layon Morris of Edgeworth, were callers on the North Side last week. Mrs. Thomas Hicks and children of Edgeworth, Pa. called on their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Williamson of the North Side, last week. Mrs. John M. Palmer and sons were callers on the North Side last Sunday. Mrs. Katie Jenkins of Pittsburgh last last week for Chicago where she intends to spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Strothers and son Ellsworth of the North Side, left on Saturday for Chicago, where they will make their home. Joseph Mahoney was in New Castle attending the musicals given by Mrs. Dr. Frank F. Bishop Surgeon Dentist GAS ADMINISTERED Porcelain Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums. purifies the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT. Office 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. Bertha Godfrey-Mittchell. Miss Sara Writt, Neison Artis and Arthur Boyd took part in the program and were highly appreciated. John R. Gates was visiting relatives and friends in Phillipsburg, Pa., last week. Louis Davis spent a few days last week in Brownsville, Pa., his former home. D. A. McPherson of Monongahela spent Friday in this city. Mrs. Owen is visiting her sister, Mrs. Russell Wayne, in South Sharon, Pa. Be in business. The Thomas T. Jackson Agency, 806 Wylie avenue, wants agents throughout the state. Rev. T. E. Wilson was in McKeesport last Wednesday. Ernest Green spent Monday in Butler, Pa., visiting friends. Edward Austin is the guest of Mrs. Jackson and family in St. Charles street, Butler, Pa. Miss Adelia Harris was visiting Mrs. Reese of Scottdale, Pa., last week. Are you going to the annual Waiters' sermon at the Warren M. E. church, to be delivered by their new pastor, Rev. C. Y. Trigg, Sunday afternoon, May 20, at 2:29 o'clock. A music. program will be one of the features of the affair. Come one, come all. Money to loan. Houses to let Fire insurance. See Frazier & Brown, 6231 Penn avenue, city. Mrs. John Locks, Mrs. Wm. Ford, Mrs. John-Gray, Mrs. Albert Banks, Mrs. Mamle Freeman, Mrs. Christiana Brown, Randolph Gathrie, David Wright and John Curtis of this city, the house guests last Sunday of Mrs. Frank Coleman of Wheeling, W. Va. Rev. P. A. Scott will leave Kansas City, Mo., where he has been attending the A. M. E. General Conference for two weeks past, Wednesday night after the ordination of the four new bishops. If you want to help the race and the success of the Courier, by which we can give employment to more of our boys and girls, patronize our advertisers and tell them you read their ad in our paper. If this paper continues to grow and receives the loyal support of the race it deserves we expect to take steps within a year to place on the Hill a printing plant that will be a credit to our people. "Watch the Courier grow." Mrs. Lottie Sluby of Canonsburg. Ph. spent Thursday in the city attending the fair at Wylie avenue church. Mrs. Mollie Gibson of Connellville. The cent rally for the Negro Turbousos Hospital League of Western Pennsylvania. Sunday and Monday, June 9 and 10, at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, Arthur street. The president, Mrs. L. Gamble, and the Willing Workers of the league are making an effort to raise $100. The committee has arranged a grand program for the afternoon of the 8th of June 9 and 10, at John Wesley A. M. of June at said church. The public will be favored with a new feature, the Euclid A. M. E. church orchestra, on Sunday, 3 p.m. On Monday evening there will be a grand musicale, and Rev. Dr. G. B. Howard will be speaker of the evening. Mrs. Fannie E. Wing, a trained nurse o. Philadelphia, is in the city the guest of May M. Gatewood, 29-0 Vera street. See Frazier & Brown's Employment Bureau to secure a position. Mate's and female help supplied. Frazier & Brown, 6231 Penn avenue. Bell phone 5927 Highland. Mrs. Jennifer Ford of Midwood street, who underwent a very serious operation at the Homeopathic hospital, Center avenue, is doing as well as could be expected. The Hannibal Lodge No. 33 K. of P. initiated some new members last Saturday night. C. W. Cook was the Kop who installed them. Memorial services. May 26, at the Wyle avenue Church, 7:15 p. m. Gen. orders. No. 1: Gen. J. B. Swetzer Camp No. 25 S. of V. and Gen. Frank Sutton brigade and the Boys' Brigade are to report in line at 8:30 a.m. on May 30 to participate in the gen. parade. Line moves promptly at 9 o'clock from Federal and Stockton avenue, North Side. Reassemble at 12:30 p. m. at the North Side Odd Fellows held to complete the orders of the day. S. A. Corbitt, commander. George P. Johnson of 207 Hemlock street, North Side, is improving from a serious attack of pneumonia. He wishes to thank his many friends for their kindness during his illness. Five contests rally for the Negro Tuberculosis hospital league of Western Pennsylvania, Sunlay, June 6, 1912, at the John Wesley church, Arthur street. This is a worthy cause. Miss. Sidney J. Davis is spending Saturday and Sunday in Vanderbilt and will take an active part in religious services while there. David E. Ellis has returned life and has been out of the city for a few days owing to the death o. his sister Mae. Maze on Ellis, at Jeffersonville, Ind. Captain C. W. Posey hurt his foot the past week and is at present somewhat disabled. If we had more colored men in business like Mr. W. H. Thompson, who keeps a grocery store at 2005 Wylie Avenue, which is a credit to the race to advertize in the Courier, we could let our readers know what our people are doing. He carries a neatly ad and pays for it in advance, showing his faith and confidence in the man back of the Courier, who have all made good, and deserve your cooperation in giving to Pittsburgh a real newspaper, and nothing but an earthquake can stop its progress and the moulding of public sentiment for our betrayment. If you are knocking the Courier, it is useless, but give us a helping hand and we may be able to help you some day. Who can tell? Everybody is doing it. What? Why reading the Courier. Madame Azalia Hackley arrived in the city on Tuesday. She will remain here for some time arranging for her return concert which will likely O in greatest demand; but, to make a providing choice for every woman an avantage of this exceptional suit off suits from our stock, which we regu Creditable representatives of the both plain Street Suits and Dressy Suits Cutaway Jacket Suits and other styles. tractiveness of the varied types is more regular stock suits. Workmanship is s diversified, providing several exclusive m ly. This suit offer is most extraordinar it as such. BARGAINS—TUB DOUBLE "S. & H." GREEN STAMPS EVERY DAY. 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. JUST O Central R 2701 Wylie Avenue Everything in the Drug Line. tered Pharmaci UST OPENED Rural Pharmacy Ville Avenue, Cor. Francis St. The Drug Line. Store in charge of Regis- ered Pharmacists At All Hours Central Pharmacy W. L. Phillips, Ph. G., Mgr PHONES: Bell, 9125 and 9126 Schenley—P. & A. 2933 Main be given at Carnegie hall, Pittsburgh, the last week in June or first week in July. By advertising in the Courier the Household Furniture Store, 908 Penn avenue, has shown their liberal spirit and that they appreciate your trade. They have everything you need to furnish your house and at their prices offered and credit terms extended, are attracting many customers to their big six-story building. Give them a call and tell them you read their ad in our paper. John R. Pulpress was in Oberlin recently enjoying the sights. Wray Banks of University of Pittsburg spent Thursday evening as the guest of Miss Venzella Newom of Seickwik. Homewood. Miss Emily, L. president and directress, has hearsing the young ladies—for the past month, and great credit for the manner conducted the club and for patience. Boys' Glee Club. Hold their monthly last at the Mrs. T. M. Selers. The crowded and quite a neat realized. Boys' Brigade. Rev. J. T. Watt will preach sermon to the Boys' B. the Homewood A. M. E. Zion on Sunday, May 26. Gorald Jendings and family Master William Strange of 202 Hemlock street, North Side, has returned home from Store college to spend his four month's vacation with his parents and friends. Dr. C. H. Carroll will deliver a lecture at Brown's Chapel church, June 6, subject, "The essential elements of the home." Miss Josephine Washington of Connellsville, spent Sunday here visiting friends. THE GIANTS BEAT SPRING HILL The Giants continue to win. Banks Hall and Rea were the stars. In the fifth, after Walton had flied out, Watt- son gets a hit over short, then Banks delivers the ball to the fence for two bases, scoring Watson, and a moment later store third and on a wild heave stored the winning run. The pitching of Hall and Rea was gilt-edged, as was the fielding of Spring Hill. Score: Giants— R. H. P. A. E. Brown, m 0 0 1 0 Lee, 3 0 1 0 2 Russell, 2 0 1 1 0 Harris, 1 0 0 7 0 Walton, s 0 0 1 3 1 Watson, 1 1 1 2 0 Banks, p 1 1 1 0 0 S. Hail, p 0 0 3 0 H. Hail, c 0 0 11 0 OBITUARY R. H. P. A. E. Spring Hill— R. H. P. A. E. Gimper, c 0 1 6 2 1 Bever, r 0 0 1 0 0 Batmbach, s 0 0 2 5 1 Walk, r. 1 0 12 1 0 Sheeh, m 0 0 1 0 0 Meltz, 1 0 1 0 0 Becker, 1 0 1 2 0 Brown, 3 0 1 1 * Rea, p 1 1 4 4 0 Total 1 3 24 15 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 R. Giants 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Spring Hill 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Two base hits—Banks) Rea, Struck out—Hall, 14; Rea, 6. Base on balls —Hall, 1; Rea, 2. Stolen bases— Banks, Meltz. The Giants will play Sterling of Allegheny and Washington County league Saturday at Beau'ah park. Homewood Notes Miss Carrie Tertell is ill with tonsolitis. Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Draper, is ill with chicken pox. Mrs. Nora Calender is yet reported very ill. The Junior Missionary society will staze a 3-act drama on June 6, entitled "After the Game." Tickets are now on sale. Admission 15 cents; really worth 26 cents. This has promised to be the best drama ever staged in THE COURIER STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING --- SALE OF WOMEN'S SUITS in greatest demand; but, to make a full range of larger sizes thus providing choice for every woman and miss who desires to take advantage of this exceptional suit offer (we are adding about 200 suits from our stock, which we regularly retail at $20 and $25). Creditable representatives are the authentic Spring Tailormade in both plain Street Suits and Dressey Suits, including Norfolk. Straight and Cutaway Jacket Suits and other styles. Being simple the individual attractiveness of the varied types is more pronounced than is usual in the regular stock suits. Workmanship is superior, materials and colors are diversified, providing several exclusive models that you will like immensely. This suit offer is most extraordinary; come tomorrow, we will prove it as such. WHY PAY MORE We have bought a line of Spring and early Summer samples, embracing about 310 Suits. In this assortment are the ordinary sizes that are Women's, Misses' and young Girl's Washable Summer dresses—all popular in light and dark colors. Selected assortments in tailored and trimmed Dresses priced for tomorrow, Friday and Saturday. Homewood. Miss Emily Lewis, the president and directress, has been rehearsing the young ladies—a club for the past month, and deserves great credit for the manner she has conducted the club and for her time and patience. Boys' Glee Club. Held their monthly reception on Friday evening last at the home of Mrs M. Selcrs. The house was crowded and quite a neat sum was realized. Boys' Brigade. Rev. J. T. Wheat will preach the annual sermon to the Boy's Brigade at the Homewood A. M. E. Zion church on Sunday, May 26. Gerald Jennings and family moved to Latrobe, Pa. on Wednesday, where they have purchased a farm. Mrs. Lillian Parrish visited Mrs. Harry Draper on Tuesday, enroute to Cumberland, Md., where she will visit her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Norton visited friends in Wheeling, W. Va., on Sunday. Everybody is going to the Homewood A. M. E. Z church on Thursday night. May 24, to hear one of the best programs ever rendered in Homewood. Mrs. William Merrison has secured some of the best talent of Pittsburg for that evening. All who come will get a royal treat. Admission 15 cents. Proceeds for benefit of trustee board. The Warneias met at the home of Miss Nielie Holiday on Friday evening. The evening was spent in music. The hostess served a very elaborate luncheon. Mrs. Forbush and daughter, Miss Hazel Fogush, were visiting the at the home of Mrs. and Miss Lucie Saunders on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes had an elaborate six o'clock dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Lucie Saunders. Miss Ethel McDonills and George Holmes at their residence on Duquesne avenue. OBITUARY Jeffersonville, Ind. May 3, 1912. Now Mazelvita Ellis have left us. To mourn your loss with aching hearts. We bid you farewell, dear classmates. Although the pain is like a dart. We here to meet you in that blessed city. Where friends and loved ones never part. On Monday's morning, May 1 at 2 o'clock, our dear beloved classmate departed this line. Hawin finished her course in the high school in the year of 1910, she among others seemed to try to abide by and understand thoroughly her class motto. The Useful, Mazelvia has had only two years to make good the motto, but if God had been willing to spare her with us two more years we are all sure she would have shown her class, school and all with whom she was acquainted that our motto was her motto in every respect. We will miss Mazelvia here at home, also in our class at Normal. Yet knowing that God is just and he doeth all things for the best, we shall try to willingly give her up. Dearest Mazelvia thou hast left us and our loss we deeply feel. Inspire Upon Unharmedness. A Cincinnati man found nine pearls worth $100 each in a single oyster. But some folks will continue to kick about the high price of food.—Pittsburgh Gazette. THE BANK The Largest Colored Grocery, Meat and Provision Store in Pittsburgh. We Succeed Because We Strive To Please. NOW IS THE TIME NOW IS THE TIME To order your spring and summer garments. We have a well selected lot of over 5/6 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 cater to the more CONSERVATIVE DRESSERS. If you want anything in the line of tailoring, done by an experienced workman, time tried and proven, call or see. LADIES AND MENS TAILOR Phone 2891-J Schenley 2815 Wylie Ave. Cor. Hollace St. THE PULPIT SUPPLY P. REV. A. MARKLAND TAYLOR. Open for Engagements. Illustrated Sermons. Illustrated Lectures With the Stereopticon. mibles and Testaments on Sale Address 2062 Rose Street, Pittsburgh. S S GROCERY HAMPSON, PROP. THE AVENUE Meat and Provision Store in because We Strive To Please. right. atronize your own store THE TIME armments. We have a well selected lot how you, each one is guaranteed all ER clothes for the fastidious and we VE DRESSERS. e of tailoring, done by an experienced or see. Hendrickson MENS TAILOR 815 Wylie Ave. Cor. Hellace St. Pittsburgh. Courier Desirable Houses FOR Desirable Tenants Nicely furnished rooms for respectable men. Central y. located. 1012 Wylie avenue. Rates reasonable. Old established house. Mrs. Ada Palmer Proprietress. Rooming Centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great sacrifice. Inquire at once. 1012 Wylie avenue. Two 3-room summer camps on a farm; reasonable rent; garden produce, also milk and butter at reasonable prices. for information address Mrs. C. P. Wingh, Box 219 Parnassus, Pa. SOCIETY SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Foster entertained the "Just for fun" Whist club in their North Side home, Wednesday day evening. It was a smart affair. Six tables were in use. The first prize was won by Mrs. Wm. Price and Rush Daughterry. The decorations were beautiful, including tullis, pionies and bridal wreaths. A dainty appointed lounge was served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Price, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Truman, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lewis, Miss Mary Cole, Miss Ada Jones, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Brown, Miss Katherine Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart, Miss Elizabeth Jones, Miss Duckett, Miss F. Robiaqson, Mrs. Anna Vactor, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Jones, Anthony Perpener, Edgar Burthelomew, Rush Daughterry, Dr. Franklin, Pendleton Washington. One of the fashionable events for June will be the marriage on the 12th of Miss Ida Beil Tyler and James A. Milligan, to take place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Patton, 2866 Orbin street, Mrs. Patton, also Mrs. C. C. Taylor, are signers of Miss Tyler. A reception for Pastor. The members of Bethany Baptist church in Homewood gave a reception to Rev. G. W. Killige in honor of his formal reception into the church as their pastor. Rev. Ernest Hall was mester of ceremonies and made eloquent and spicy remarks throughout the affair. Attorney Hoimes made the address of welcome in a mastery manner. Miss Elizabeth Jones spoke by request, on "Phases of Settlement Work." An elaborate luncheon was served by the ladies of the church. The decorations were in green and plak, carried out in large bouquets of carnations, also palms and ferns. Musicale and Literary recital to be given at Grace Memorial Presbyterian church on Monday evening. May 27, under the auspices of the Westminster auxiliary, which promises to be a very enjoyable affair. The program includes Miss Katheleen Brown, reader, who will be well remembered for her fine renditions by all who attended the Girl's recital at Union Labor Temple last June; Miss Grace Pitts, soprano; Miss Leila Simmons, pianist; Miss Mary, Cole and Miss Cara; Phillips, accompanist. The Alpha String quartet, which is composed of Fred Hawkins, Harry Waters, Edgar Dickson and William Anderson, all well known, and Robert A. Lewis, baritone. Mrs. S. Scott, president; Mrs. Mayne Morgan, secretary; Rebel A. Lewis, manager, and Rev. C. H. Trusty, D. D., pastor. In Honor of Their Daughter Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Morris of Bradock, entertained in honor of their daughter, Miss Ireng, Wednesday evening, who graduated from the high school Friday evening. Music and games were the entertainment. Miss Morris received a number of beautiful and useful presents. A charity appointed lunch on was served. ```markdown ``` Miss Helen Brown the lyke soprano singer in the Presbyterian quartet at Grace Memorial church attracted no little attention by her sweet clear voice Sunday morning in the number "Consider the Lillies," so beautifully rendered by the entire quartet. They are working hard along musical ifoes and the singing reflects their work in a pleasing manner. North Side Choral Club The North Side Choral club will give a concert Tuesday evening, May 25, at Eurelh A. M. E church. Joseph Reger Waller, conductor. Garden Party. The garden party to be held at the residence of J. E. W. Wright, Susquehanna street, by the Charity club, is for a var. worthy purpose and it is hoped the public will respond Florentia to the fact that a great number of enrollment cards went as tray in the mails. They take this method in notifying the public, Mrs. E. W. Johnson, presiding. The music and literary relic to be given Monday evening, May 27 at Grace Memorial church in Arthur street, promises to be a biblical artifice as well as an intellectual treat. Miss Kathleen Brown is a talented and graceful artist. The following from the Christian Advocate speaks for her in no uncertain terms of praise: "Miss Brown who is a graduate of the Emerson college of Oxton, Bristol, Massachusetts, was programmed for two numbers. She was captured, however. She second and third time on each appearance. Her child impersonations were very fine. We have never heard a reel of who had more gifts and charm and rea. ability than Miss. brown. She early took the audience of its feet when she rowed from child impersonation and gave a dramatic sermon from 'Diespierre's 'Romeo and Juliet.' The people of New Orleans were all male charm with Miss Brown both because of her winsome persuasion and her grace talent. The ushers are George Gould, Wm. Lovitt, George Cole, Carol Read, Carol Lawnden, Jared Avery, Wm. Hickmond and Wm. Ferr. A lay entitled 'Who Will Be Queen of the May' will be given at the War ren M. E., cherh. May 11, by the young caris of the Sabbath school, under the direction of Misses N. Walker and N. Metard. A plaque evening with the young folks, in songs and rituals is anticipated. Mrs. L. Gamble, president of the Negro Tabernacles Hospital league begs to thank all persons who are assisting in the raid. The one selling the highest number of tickets over $5 will receive $5.00 in gold on Monday evening June 10 at John Wesley church in Arthur street. Lecture on "Courtship and Marriage." Miss Sidney J. Davis, in her popular lecture, "Courtship and Marriage" will be the attraction of the evening at the May fair in the Baptist church at Duqueene, Thursday night May 20. The program will be in charge of the Missionary circle. Fair and Musicale: The May and musical entertainment will be given at Ogden auditorium, Everett street, Thursday, May 30, for the benefit of Fairfax Babies' Home. Meals from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. m. Good music will be furnished. Ten hours of amusement for the young folks. Admission 25 cents. A. B. Jones, secretary; A. W. Reed, general manager. This is a cause that should appeal to every charitable disposed person in Pittsburg and vicinity. Entertained the Club. Mrs Arthur Tatler of White avenue entertained the So-Resilent club at the residence of Mrs. William Gatewood in Aiken avenue with an elaborate course dinner. Covers were laid for I2. Place cards were clover blossoms. The same color scheme of pink and green was carried out in the entire decorations, a large center piece with pink and white carnations was used. The honor guest was Mrs. Jackson. The dinner was the feature of a very pleasant social meeting of the club. Women's Clubs NOTICE. To all Woman's Clubs in Pittsburgh: Please send in a statement answering the following questions concerning your club: Name of club. Name of President. Object of club. Work accomplished by the club in a very short sketch. Address Miss Elizabeth Jones, 1290 Wylie avenue, care Courrier office. The So-ReLit club has taken up the work of assisting the Pittsburgh Maternity Dispensary. The club will give relief to the colored mother who need the service of the dispensary. To this end a benefit will be given at the Washington park in June at which time a number of folk dances will be given by sixteen little girls. The club asks the public to respond to this worthy cause. Orchestra in attendance. Tickets can be had from any of the club members for thirty-five cents. Besides this the club has assumed the work of clothing a girl of twelve, sent to Berean school at Philadelphia, by the Juvenile court of Pittsburgh. ★ ★ ★ The Idiewild Social club met at the residence of Mrs. M. Bookers, 619 Dum street. May 15, with the president, Mrs. R. Stewart presiding. After the usual transaction of business a very interesting paper was listened to by Miss E. G. Viney. Some very interesting remarks were listened to by Mrs. M. M. Broker, solo by Mrs. Parle Freen, select reading, tail of interest, by Mrs. A dainty book was served by the hostess. Next meeting at the residence of Mrs. M. P. Boyl, 5812 Harvard street, East End. . . . Cards have been issued for a strawberry social to be given at the residence of Miss Marian Nichols, 1924 Lincoln avenue, East End, by the senior class of St. Augustine's Episcopal Mission on Friday evening, May 21, for the benefit of the Mission Building fund. --- The Board of Managers of the Fond Home and Lay Nursery will hold their annual donation day on June 27, at which time they are trying to raise two hundred dollars to assist them in paying off the mortgage on their property. Donations of any kind will be thankfully received. All church clubs and religious organizations are requested to take part in this donation --- A grand military social head at the residence of Mrs. Beulah Adams, 43 Somers street, May 25 by the Ladies of the Missionary Circle of Macedonia Baptist church. The ladies are requested to bring hats and trimmings and the gentlemen are to dress the hats. This will let the ladies see what the men can do along the domestic line since women are so rapidly tasing their places, voting, publi- and civil offices, e.g. Admission to all 15 offices, including lunch. A whistle was given by the Misses Curtie and Elisie Glickerson on Monday evening, May 25, in honor of Leopold Williams, one of S wickwyn's most popular young men in view of his departure to the tree east. Six tables were in use and the honors were won by Miss Fisher and Mr. Bursch. Other features of the evening were instrumental suggestions by Mrs. Aina Banks and Miss Carie Glickerson; vocal selections by Miss Venezuela Newsom, James Reynolds and William Ball, Tico or schenze in the decorations very white and green. A well appointed lunch on was given. At the Mara's Baptist Church on Monday evening during the meeting of the families and any solicits a debate between Mrs. J. B. Bouchus and Penn avenue and Mrs. Carson of Frankstown Avenue, on the subject "Woman's Right to Vote" was won by Mrs. Bollinger. The Women's Missionary club of Rebel A. M. E. church met Thursday, May 16, at the residence of the secretary, Mrs. Jill Gibson, 1015 S. Savannah avenue. There was a solitary aid station, and one new member was added to the roll. Arrangements were competed for the peanut hunt and can race that is to take place at Betha A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Ola Club club. Tuesdays evening, June 6 also the rally, Sunday evening, June 12 be at which time Madame Opinia Bell will render several of her choirs' lessons. The hostess served an elegant lunch. The cong will meet Thursday, June 16, at the residence of Mrs. Virginia A. A. Suspension street. Homewood, East End. . . . Married Ladies' Autumn Leaf club met in the home of Mrs. Lucille Lewis, 1954 Broad street. Thursday and the visitors were highly entertained by the discussion on "Women's fashion." Over Men. A well appointed lunch was served. Historic Churches Gone The Church of the Madonna della Guardia at Genoa. Italy has collapsed as it in its fall, demolished the adjac- ent historical Church of San Stefano, where Christopher Columbus was baptised. Game A-Plenty If. as an American hunter of big game has demonstrated, half-bred mastiffs possess the courage to face and fight lions, why go all the way to Africa to hunt? There are plenty of dogs at home—Cincinnati Star-Star. DENTIST IS NOW LOCATED AT 6258 FRANKSTOWN AVE., E. E. Near Broad Street Bell Phone 1937-R. Higland. BARBER, HAPPINESS, AND MAKE-UP in Books By our method everybody can bear the trade in short time. expresses small, you can come up with the best send for information. A special invitation is extended to pres- sure color-shifts. BARBER, HAPPINESS, AND MANUFACTURING sHOULDS. It is hereby hereby canon the trade in short time exchanges small, and you can earn money while at school send for improvement to special post office colored students. NOSO KITT DEPENN AVENUE. HITTSBURG, PA. J. B. DAVIS FUNERAL DIRECTOR. 2154 Wylie Avenue. Open Day and Night. P. & A. Phone 4771-F. OUR SPECIAL CONTRACT. One hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00) Funeral for One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), consisting of Casket, Grave, Embalming, Shroud Hearse and Four Carriages with Crepe and Glove furnished. All for One Hundred Dollars. Shipping to all points a specialty. OUR SERVICE GUARANTEED. Learn to be a nice and graceful dancer. You are not too old. You are not too young. Prof. Crockett will teach you private. Address ROSS CROCKETT. 6-11-12 2154 Wyle Avtnune. WANTED A live Agent in Sewickley. Write for particulars. Manager TAXI AND TOURING CAR SERVICE Bell Phone 3397. New First Class House Large rooms by Day or Week, all Modern Improvements. S. W. THOMAS, Prop. 25 N. 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Lunch and meals at all hours. Give him a call. Suits Mark Prices Reasonable. James A. Blue UP TO DATE MERCHANT TAILOR. 1212 Wylie Avenue. Pittsburgh, Pa. P. & A. Phone 2132F Bridge. GET IT FROM W. L. Webber Druggist 2450 Wylie Avenue Corner Junilla Street Pittsburgh, Pa. THE COURIER. ```markdown ``` Of hundreds of beautiful Hats, In Milan, Chip and Fancy Braid, trimmed in Maline. Flowers and Fancy Ribbon. Bows. And your choice of great variety of newly and prettily trimmed Large, Medium and Small Hats, Sailors and Turbans for ladies, misses and children; regular price $1.50 to $30.00 at 50c only. Just the Hat for Dress and Outing wear ```markdown ``` Another lot of trimmed Derbies. Turbans and Sailors on sale tomorrow. 25c Hundreds have been sold in this great sale and others have been put in their places. Enterprise Millinery Nos. 28 and 30 FIFTH STREET. The House With the White and Blue Electric Sign. Store Open Until 10 o'clock Saturday Night. Walter Brown, well-known young man of the hill and lately employed by E. K. Thumm is advised by his doctor to go to the mountains for his health. We all wish good trip and perfect recovery. Charlie Cook, clerk at Thumms, was going to be an empire in the O. & P. league last Saturday, butths pass did not arrive and Chas, failed to report at Steubenville. K. of P. had a fine turnout Sunday, some well-known church members were among the Walkover shoe shiners. Mr. Moses Buford was in the parade and he says Dr. Holden of the North Side preached the best german he ever head. Moses ought to know. He knows the gospel off the heart. If you want to see Moses call at Thumm and ask for him. Charie Cook, the well-known K. of P. wishes to state in this column of the Courier. I could not attend to thanksgiving sermon at Bethel M. E. church Sunday. I had to work. Brother K. of P. you all did show up fine when you passed the store. Loris White is working every day. No Hump job for him. Walter Branch, the well-known bean man of the hill, was in one place to watch, but he moved last week, one again below. See Walters. Nel Brubaker is now in the restaurant Mushroom. He is doing fine. All kinds of outfits can be had at his place. Sterling Baseball team of the North Side will cross bats with the Clay Glans at Beulah park on Saturday. Game called at 3:30 p.m. Ogrand Smith is now working at E. K. Thumm's pool room. Harry Rubin, Sam Prelutsky, Jake Lewison, E. K. Thumm and Charles Cook had the new automobile out last Tuesday evening. They went out to see the Circus. What Rubes we were. If you want to get the ball daily of Sunday call 1507 Main, 9099 Grant, daily on Sunday. Alex Wasson is now head jan-Thumm's. If Nanny O'Toole is worth $2500, what is sell Half worth? Ask Garrison, it secretary of the Giants. BELLEVUE BELLEVUE (By Marie Thornell) The services were well attended at the Sunday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Simpson conducted the evening services. The Women's club of Mt. Zion Baptist church is arranging for a chicken dinner on May 10 at the residence of Mrs. John Scott for the benefit of the church. Sunday is Missionary day at the church. All are welcome. Mrs. Emma M. Moore was a pleasant Saturday afternoon in Bellevue. She called on Mrs. Elizabeth Thornell Mrs. Andrew Sweets and Mrs. Kaes. Mrs. Nantie Banks was also a pleasant giller in Beelvue last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Hargo of East End were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Thompson on Sunday. Mrs. Minnie Reed of Pacific Avenue Atlantic City is visiting friends in the city for a few weeks. Mrs. Amie Major, Miss Julia Lodge, Edward Elliot and Mr. Fair were treated at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Bennet. Andrew Sweets is home from the hospital. He is doing nicely. He reported that Mrs. David Keen is settling along as well as can be expected. Mrs. Mottarat Dillsworth has not been well for the last week. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH The great grand rally and forward movement now on at Central Baptist church, Dr. G. B. Howard, pastor, beating Sunday night, May 26, and opening Sunday, June 29. All corral invited. Sermons by the fellow ministers and music by their choirs. Dr. D. Patterson Dr. R. C. Fox Dr. L. Lee Dr. R. A. Scott, Dr. H. W. Lee and Dr. J. H. Holt, the choirs will agree, the choirs above mentioned. Ad. L. H. Hen, W. M. Randolph, W. M. Stanton, J. W. Ho mes, J. W. Hoon, M. D. and 'G. B. Bolling, M. D. Stanton, June 2. S. p. m. Dr. W. Hoon and choir; S. p. m. Hon. R. L. Vann. The pastor preaching each Sunday morning. Improvement in Circular Saw: Every other tooth in a new circular saw for cutting tool is a trifle longer than its neighbor, the long teeth making the center of the cut and the short ones, which are thicker, gouging cut the sides. FLINN TELLS DEMANDS OF PEOPLE Continued From First Page. had no such power, that would be an act for judicial recall. "First our work will be to pass the legislation outlined in the platform and intrust to the executive legislative committee. Submit will drive money out of politics and under this new condition bad organizations cannot live." "The use of money in politics is one of the greatest evils of the fast disappearing system. MADAME E. AZALIA HACKLEY "We propose to drive money out of politics. We will extend the direct primaries to the nomination of State officers and United States Senators. This can be done by the next Legislature and in 1914 the people can nominate a candidate for United States Senator in Pennsylvania. Not a Candidate for Senator "I have no political ambitions. I am not a candidate for United States Senator, but shall devote myself to the advancement of the legislation outlined in our platform. "I have nothing against Senator Penroe. If he can live under the new laws and be returned to the United States Senate I have no objections." "Ten or fifteen years ago there were mostly bosses in Pennsylvania politics. The difference between a boss and a leader is that the latter is responsive to public sentiment. The former is arbitrary and mostly sellish. Either position is a rather difficult one. The Western people are leaders. They used to be bosses. "The pioneer was senator La Follette. He made a model Commonwealth out of Wisconsin. The labor of Roosevelt as President in many ways was an inspiration for him in Government, and he will bring about a countrywide change in politics. Date, Place and Time Will Be Announced Later I want to make it plain that the Socialists demand regulation among other things, and it seems to me that they have a lot to complain of in this country. Roosevelt is the only man who can check the spread of Socialism by making the rules four in corporation matters and Government. Madame Hackley is not only the acknowledged leading artiste of the race, but she is the most highly educated woman in her profession that the race has produced. Low Wages for Women "Another matter which will force itself on the munds of the progressives is the low wages of women. Incomplete statistics show that in this country some 22,000 women are employed. These statistics show that 60 per cent are receiving 87 per week and less, and many as little as 20 per week. That all women working in shope and stores 50 per cent earn 83 a week and less. It does not take much ability to know that their wages are not sufficient for the necessities of life. In many instances they drive these women to seek other jobs to find money upon which to live. She will retire from the Concert Platform to open a Voice Culture Training Institute, and will devote her whole time and energies to the musical uplift of her people throughout the country. Hackley Retiring Recitals will only be given in cities where first class auditoriums can be secured. They are the most expensive entertainments attempted by any artist of the race. They are given without regard to expense or trouble as an object lesson to young musicians of the race. "Women without the ballot have little else than their heaven-sent influence with which to convince the politicians as to the needs of their sisters, who are doomed to the narrow life that the low-priced women wage-earners live. The demonstration in Voice Culture is considered the most original, valuable and enjoyable entertainment before our public. Madame Hackley has created a furore of enthusiasm and next season will repeat the Song Recital and Demonstration in Voice Culture all the way to Cuba. "We must have more regulation and information regarding the working of children. This is too important a question not to be fully understood. Surprised at Oliver's Vote "Nothing surprised me more than to find that Senator Oliver recently voted 'No' on the bill to create a child labor bureau. It is incompetentible to me that he should oppose this, in view of the fact that he will no doubt vote to appropriate money to furnish the Nation with full information as to our houses, cattle and hogs. It is a calamity that our United States Senators are not more responsive to public sentiment. "I believe in the Oklahoma law which limits the amount of money that can be bequeathed to less than $1,000,000 to that can be a widow very small indeed." Spring Millinery Showing Now On. : : RIBBONS VERY MUCH IN EVIDENCE : : "Imusmuch as the present era of individualism and capitalized civilization is lost a little over a century old, I have felt that the possession of great quantitatively rich people is inevitable outcome of our system that some resigned person should control the surplus wealth of the Nation. His fitness for this owner-in-the under the present system is what makes the trustee fully competent. As is usually the case they must have a strong sentimental lines. The trustee thus nominated must in the business world of life prove his competency. "People are looking ahead in all matters of interest to themselves and the country. I have no harsh criticism on many of the things that are under consideration. With intelligent criticism they will be settled." We have three first-class cars to use in teaching you. Cars taken to pieces and assembled again. We teach you the art of adjusting and setting carhurters, innertubes and castings, and magnetos; repairing, driving and operating. SUCCESS OF FOREMOST (Continued From Page One.) Fifty Chauffeurs Placed Last Year In Minnesota he was one of the most notable and interesting figures in the state. He won his spurs when a student in the State University of Minnesota, of which school he is a graduate in law, class of 1894. He was class professor and the first colored graduate of the school. His rise in the prominence of the state was rapid. He was appointed reading clerk in the state legislature in 1855. He was elected a member of the state legislature in Minnesota from the wealthiest district in the state and where but few colored voters resided. This testified to the wide influence of Mr. Wheaton among the white voters of the state. Some people will help you that you can't get a position. Don't pay any attention to them. They told me ten years ago that I couldn't make the news business so, but I have more than made good. We place more colored people in good positions all others com- We place more colored people in good positions than all others combined. AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE, GASOLINE AND GREASES FOR SALE, AND REPAIRING DONE. General Agents For The Pittsburgh Courier Subscriptions Received Here Imperial Auto Employment and News Stand He is a prominent judge man, being especially prominent as an Elk, of which he is grand exalted ruler. In the courts of New York Mr. Wheaton is considered one of the most brilliant lawyers at the bar, and his record in criminal cases is especially fine. Mr. Wheaton is a man of pleasing address and has a forceful personality. He easily makes friends and has a wide circle of friends among the business and professional class. His present activity in New York includes the presidency of the equity congress, a civil organization that is doing much good for the civic betterment of the race. 1310 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 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MAGIC HAIR POMADE FREE. For 30 days; one half ounce box of "MAGIC," our wonderful Hair Pomade, with one of our 9 inch, Heavy, Brass, Nickel plated Shampoo Drier and Hair straightening Comba. Sold often by agents for $1.50 and $2.00. We mail one to any address postpaid, for $1.00. Jones Mfg. Co., 13 Green St, Pittsburgh, Pa. Bell Phone Grant 878J. Wanted—An experienced dressmaker, one that knows how to be foreman in addition and up-to-date cut office in addition. Pitch for an office in 1209 Willie,ville, city. AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL •CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. (Br Alma.) The morning and evening services were well attended. Local Preacher J. W. Tows occupied the pulpit and preached two good sermons. Among the many visitors present at the V. C. E. society was Mr. Silas of Brown Chapel, North Side, Miss Williams, Avery Mission, North Side. W. H. Johnson, leader, the subject, "Pleasing Christ," was discussed by the many present. Sunday, May 26. is Missionary, topic, leader. Mrs. Ella Jones. The missionary subjects are always interesting and cause lively discussions. It is requested that the members be present at prompt 6:55 p.m. The Little Builders gave a pleasing entertainment on Thursday evening at the Bellevue A. M. E. Zinn church. The mo. orphanate under the auspices of the V. C. E. on Tuesday evening, May 28, program begins at 9:10. Among the distinguished guests expected will be Speaker Champ Clark (P. D. M. Washington), Lord Churchill, Eyland (C. E. Jones), Governor of the Oregon Canyon, Lord Teos, Washington, St. James, Prince of Concord, the Spanish Princess (Jessie Gore Johnson), Sitting Bld. (Wm. Lester), A post of Congress will house on the President of the United States. This will be the firstpoin to be ordained given by the Junie, chief and premier to be queen at a military affair. Come early and get a good seat. June 2. Monday evening, the social committee will give a musicale in the church. Mrs. Katie Knox is improving. Mr. Hardy, one of the aged members of the church, is in St. Francis hospital, cute ill. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH North Side Pittsburg, Pa. (By C. N. Collins Services were well attended last Sunday, considering the pastor beinz absent / Rev. Robt. A. Johnson, the local preacher of the said church, preached a good sermon in the morning and the Senior chorus rendered a musical concert in the evening, which was highly appreciated by all. Rev. A. Morris on his return from the general conference water met in Kansas City, Mo. will stop over in Belleportine, Qc. to visit his relatives and will be home in time to fill his jungle May 25. Baptizing on Sunday morning in the Allegheny river at 6 o'clock, at the usual place. The Women's Missionsary society will have their annual sermon and program on Sunday at 3 p.m. All invited invited to attend. Sunday, June 2, will be a big day at NPR Chapel. The reopening and quarterly meeting complined. Services as follows: Sunday, morning. Preliminary by Rev. E. R. Bazier of Nikon Chapel, North Side, 2 p.m., Rev. E. A. Scott of Botherch church, will promise, N. T. p.m., Rev. T. E. Wilson of S. Pan church, South Side, will deliver the sermon, on Monday, celebrating an art fashion love-tea, will be held, on Tuesday evening a workshop will begin and continue for two weeks. Sunday, June 3, Rev. Dr. Walter S. Lawson will preach in the morning and 1 p.m. on Rev. Holder of the Metropolitan church will preach, in 1:15 p.m. Dr. C. Patterson or the Cosmooping Baptist will preach. The presbyterian Rev. N. T. Orem- tion will be presbyter and act as master of the congregation. You are carefully invited to the service and enjoy a spi T. The business and Stewardess are the only individuals will serve the media on Sundays for the special Benefit of their families from a distance. Roy, R. H. M. Moore, S. D. D. pastor, and minister, have spared no patience in arranging to make this a grand epiphany. The church has been replaced and repolished. Mrs. Grace this Cottage reunions quitl. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH SCOTTDALE E. Pa. R. R. R. Red had been with us two years, Sunday, "Services at 11 a.m. and 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. Hedy bishop has a very nice son on Sunday evening, subject "Faithfulness to God and to the Church." Reports were read of the two years work and showed the church to be in a good financial condition. Encouraging remarks were made by several of the members. The pastor and members are making every effort to make the rabble, the sixth of May, a success. The reception held last Tuesday evening by the Carnation club under the leadership of James Lace, was very nice and even one reported having a nice time. Proceeds are for dole of church, "Bowl Captain of Viola club," gave Chicago and basil supper at the residence of Mrs. A. G. Rosezas Thursday evening. The entertainment was lastly attended and was a grand success. James Lace is very sick at his home. Miss Barbara Connors is attained on a Sunday in honor of Miss Corbin or Cornhillville. Corrs were hired for six and an appalling dinner was served. The young people press out Miss Miss Annie Hill. Rose Hill, William Hookman and Harrison Connors. Rev. Robert Brown was in Connellville on Sunday attending the thanksgiving services of the G. U. O. of O. F. which he is a member. Miss Adela Harris of Pittsburgh spent a few days here last week visiting Mrs. Reese and calling on friends. Thomas Salsbury has returned from Charlotte, N. Y. We are glad to see him back in our town again. Tickets and cards are out for the entertainment to be given by the Lena Harris club. We are praying for progress. Mrs. Nannie Hickman was calling on friends in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday. A birthday party was given on Saturday evening, by Mr. and Mrs. Major Brown in honor of their son, Ralph. Misses Harris and Stubblefield of Union town, were present. He received many beautiful and serviceable presents. The young people departed wishing him many more happy birthdays. The Lena Harris club was entertained at Rev. R. R. Bell's on Monday, evening. A pleasant evening was spent. Eucld Avenue A. M. E. CHURCH (By Minane Harris.) The services at Euclid avenue church were well-attended last sabbath. Rev. W. S. Lewis preached a very interesting sermon morning and evening. His subject in the morning was "The Christian's Reward" and at the evening service "The Eloquence of Jesus." On Tuesday evening, May 25, the North Side Choral club will sing at Euclid. Do not fail to hear them. They will render the "Song of Miriam," Opus 126, Franz Schubert and "St. Cecilia Mass," Ch. Francois Council. The annual thanksgiving sermon to the Daughters of Isis will be preached on Satbath evening, May 26, at the church. Dr. D. S. Bentley will deliver the earmon. The public is cordially invited to attend. The ladies of the Altar Guild will kindly meet in the ladies' parlor on Tuesday evening, June 4. The Altar Guild will give a sack social at the residence of Mrs. Maria Lawson, org. However street. Thursday evening, June 6. The S. S. F. club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Cary Branscombs's in Carton street. Wednesday evening, June 5. AVERY MISSION NOTES (By Martha J. Williamson.) Services we will attended on Sunday at which time Miss Amanda Henderson occupied the pulpit, Rev. A. Wakefield, our pastor, will be with us on Sunday. There will be baptizing at the river on Sunday at 7 a.m. Rev. R. H. Morris and Rev. W. A. Wakefield will have charge of the baptizing. A very pleasant surprise was tendered Mrs. Wakefield last week. Quite a number of members and friends were present. After a dainty repast was served Miss Amanda Henderson presented her with a purse. The Imperial Literary society will give a sacred concert on Sunday. Mrs. Louis Cyle, nee Davis of Wellsville, O., worshiped with us on Sunday. The sacred concert held last Sunday was a grand success. At this time I wish to thank the participants. Don't forget the festival of days. WAYMAN A; M. E. CHURCH BELLEVUE. In point of attendance, program and finance, Womans' Day exceeded our wildest expectation. One feature of the afternoon program especially worthy of mention was a sacred recitation by little Gertrude Whalen of North Side, Pittsburgh. The masterful way in which it was recited made the rendition a veritable sermon. She hold her audience spell bound. The receipts of the day, $305, were paid to Don Avon Lumber Company on main debt of church. Our choir will read music for quarterly services at Allen A. M. E. church on Sunday, 10th. On June 7, the Apollo mixed quartet will appear at our church in concert. High class music and dramatic reading will feature the program. Admission 25 cents. Reservations will succeed program. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Our pastor attended the General conference which met in Kansas City and left his work in the hands of Rev. L. Jeffrey, who certainly proved himself equal to the task. Our minds are concentrated on the great rally which will occur on the second Sunday in June. The church will be a organized into 15 colonies with a governor at the head of each everybody is real busy and can not fail in success shining most brilliant in the distance. Several congregations have reported monies if they fail to be kept intact until concert to the $500 rally the treasury meeting will hold a balancer next Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday evenings. No Wednesday and no Thursday. The concert will be beautifully decorated, an event arranged a the class program has been arranged each evening, one special feature being Madame Carrière's work. Tickets are now on purchase one. The Ohio colony will give a novel entertainment and support the first week in June. This colony works quietly with wondrous results. The New York and Georgia and Alabama colonies are about ready to make their final report. We trust the other colonies will be stimulated by the noble efforts put forth by the colonies named. The time is short and demands immediate action. Get in touch. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH BRADDOCK, PA. Sunday, 9th March, was an excellent day at Brackley. The pastor, Rev. R. Barker, is involved in Haitian education Rev. Rey procured to the social leaders of Kikwit of Petrars. The discourse was all that could be desired on such an anxious occasion. "In the evening Rev. A. Macland Taylor, the 'Pulpit Supply,' delivered to the audience one of his exeunelle themes, Jno. C. subject, 'Individuality, Equipment and Opportunity,' taken from the 'Lad with five loaves and two fishes.' This was a practical object lesson from every day life, filled with home truths. This week the pastor will celebrate this third anniversary and every night a program will be rendered. winding up with supper in the lecture room. Rev. R. T. Bruce, pastor. Sunday was a beautiful day. Superintendent Harry Smith was at his post of duty for Sunday school at 10 a.m., which was well attended. This Sunday school is arranging a program for children's day and we hope them a great success. At 7:30 p.m. the pastor preached from the subject, "The Value of a Man's Life," text Matt. 16:26, and all seemed to enjoy it. This church outlook seems to be bright and we hope it will get brighter and brighter. Sunday we are going to Turtle Creek to spend the time with Rev. T. J. Brooks in his rally and I hope it will be a great success. Thursday evening. May 16, literary was well attended under the leadership of W. M. Allen, president. Rev. R. T. Brace was taken ill on Sunday afternoon, but attended church on Sunday evening and is now confined to his bed. PAYNE A. M. E. CHURCH The marriage of William L. Clayter and Mrs. Mary Ruebottom was solemnized at the home of Rev. Taggart at 11 p.m. The bride was attended by her maid of honor Miss Lucy Robinson, the groom by his best man, Clifford Robinson. Those present were John Burd, son-in-law of the bride, Mrs. Julia Meld of Mt. Braddock, Pa., sister of the groom, Ben Cherry and Arthur Smith on photographer. Those white present were Herbert and Edward Duggan, Charles Ritchit and M. McDonald, photographer. After the wedding ceremony the bridal party went into the church and had their pictures taken by flash light by Photographer Mt. Donald and Arthur Smith. The wedding party then went to the home of Mrs. John Burd or North Seventh street, daughter of the bride, where an elaborate funeral was served. Mr. and Mrs. Clayter are well known residents of Connellville and will reside of their home on North Seventh street. Patine A. M. E. church was filled to her almost capacity to hear the services of the Younghong Odd Fellow Lodge No. 2213 last Sunday afternoon. The annual address was delivered by Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church. Church. Baptized Paul Westley, the inaugural son of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, last Sunday afternoon. Dr. De Linden of Baltimore, Md., was a business caller on Rev. T. Taggaar and family last Monday. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH The B. Y. U. U. of the Metropolitan Baptist church will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m. On Monday, May 27, they will have their banquet, which promises to be one or the grandest occasion ever held on the North Side. Rev. H. G. Hoeo of Washington, Pa. will preach the anniversary sermon. Rev. Hoeo is a pupil orator. On Monday evening the B. Y. U. U. will hold a grand reception. We have engaged some very able and prominent speakers, such as Representative Ohio and Attorney Frank R. Stewart (Ohio) and many other speakers. The committee no paints in making it pleasant for all of these who attend. Please come early as the program begins promptly at No. Mrs. J. R. Crawford, president; J. B. Mason, vice president; Mrs. Jessie Keyes, treasurer; Miss H. Andleson, secretary; Rev. J. H. Holder, D. D. pastor. GENUINE TRIBUTE TO WOMAN Robert G. Ingersoll's Eloquent Appreciation of the Qualities of the Gentler Sex. It takes 100 men to make an encampment, but one woman can make a home. I not only admire woman as the most beautiful object ever created, but I reverence her as the redeeming glory of humanity, the sanctuary of all virtues, the pledge of all perfect qualities of heart and head. It is not just nor right to lay the sins of men at the feet of women. It is because women are so much better than men that their faults are considered greater. A mag's desire is the foundation of his love, but a woman's desire is born of her love. The one thing in this world that is constant, the one peak that rises above all clouds, the one window in which the light forever burns, the one star that darkness cannot quench is woman's love. It rises to the greatest heights, it stinks to the lowest depths. It forgives the most cruel injuries. It is perennial of life and grows in every climate. Neither coldness nor neglect, harshness nor cruelty can extinguish it. A woman's love is the perfume of the heart. This is the real love that subdues the earth; the love that has wronged all miracles of art; that gives us music all the way from the cradle song to the grand closing symphony that bears the soul away on wings of fire. A love that is greener than power, sweeter than life and stronger than death—Robert G. Ingersoll. ONE TRICK OF THE TRADE Old Meat Dealer's Method of Getting a Reputation for Giving Very Good Weight The very latest, trick of the trade was taught to the young butcher by the marksmart who gave him his first employment. The old dealer pointed to trays of beef, lamb and pork triminations beneath the counter. "When customers ask to have all the waste that has been cut from their own most wrapped up with their order be sure to pay in a few of these trimmings besides," he said. "Most always they want the serps sent home so they can weigh the whole business and I find out whether they are getting full weight or not. Enough extra pieces to tip the scales half an ounce beyond the supposed weight won't hurt anybody and will give us a good name." Shortly after that the new clerk heard one frugal housewife say to another: "Oh, why don't you trade at Blanks? He gives such good measure; often almost an ounce more than you pay for." The clerk smiled. Use for Coal Dust 'Coal dust, found in, every bin, is usually wasted. Have it brought in a scuttle and add sufficient water, to make it moist. Bank it upon the fire and you will have no fault to find with the result for hours. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS THE COURIER This is among some of the great mistakes our girls are making (some of them) as they seemingly try to have all the sweetheart in the town, from a "flunkie" down. We will say its a shame to see them, intelligent in some instances, strolling and palarving in leisure with these "beauts," when they could have demanded higher social privileges had they kept themselves from this class of gentlemen. (7) Some of these, of which we speak, their parents, whose history is without a blemish, to them they are a disgrace and a shame to the entire race. The most of them think they are pretty and the smartest of all human beings, when they are nothing but fools in human form. Of course some are bribed in this kind of society by their escorts, as many among them think that the beauty of a man is his highheel shoes and 30 or 40-inch coat and those beautiful peg-top pants. Clothes, dear girls, do not make a man; it is principle, ability and such other things that are honorable and manly that constitutes men of real service and benefit to his people and the country. Call yourself to a standstill and consider that you are making the mistake of your life and will never be of any service to those dear parents who sacrificed all but their lives for you and would have sacrificed their lives had it been necessary. How can you allow yourself to disgrace those who are so dear to you? This is a very important thing that all-parents should try to observe—the company in which your daughters are associated, for associations, whatever they may be, will be inherited by them. Draw in your reins, girls, and be a better exponent of the race. By doing this you will add many stars to the crowns that await us in the future. This rowdy and unpromising class among us should have no charms for any respectable person who is trying to hold their heads above the waves of the sin-tiny world—Palestine (Tex.) Plaindealer. Is it not a disheartening thing to go through life under the harrow of debt, struggling to get release under circumstances that give no hope of relief? is it not unfortunate to feel that we can never lift the mortgage from the home, that in spite of all our efforts it must finally be sold over the heads of those dearer to us than life itself? But all this is nothing compared with the mortgage of vice upon the character which bights the life. Many a man has died without being able to lift a mortgage from his home, yet has been a real success, for he has kept his manhood clean, his integrity unstained, and, although he lacked no material wealth he has enriched the lives of all who knew him. The nicotine mortgage upon your vitality, the alcohol mortgage which gardens your nerve fiber, benumbs the brain cells, paralyzes the power to achieve and makes you a slave instead of a king, are encumbrances compared with which the mere mortgage upon your home is a blessing. If you are mortgaged to the cigarette habit, which demoralizes your habilom, poisons your blood, benumbs your nerves and vitilizes your aim; if you have a whisky mortgage, an immortality mortgage on your character which you have been trying for years o lift, this is infinitely worse than your chattel mortgage or real estate mortgage. The mortgage on your home may not touch your real self. In spite of it, you may be a man, respected, looked up to, admired. If your life has been clean you may have made every piece of land in your vicinity worth more. But if your character is mortgaged to a demoralizing habit, if you are the victim of a degrading vice that holds you down, cripples your advance this is a thousand times worse. It loses you not only your respect, but also the respect of those who know you—Success Megazine. Another prophet has arisen, who confidently claims that the immigration of foreigners into the south will solve the Negro problem. Just how this is to come is not made as clear as one could desire. It is certain that the Negro problem is not going to be solved by increasing the competition which the Negro now has unless Negro efficiency is going to be increased out of proportion to his competitors. Of course this is impossible because every foreign element admitted to our citizenship is going to get better school advantages than those accorded the Negro. In this respect the introduction of foreigners to the south means the curtailment of employment for Negroes and the corresponding neglect of those facilities which are designed to better fit and prepare a people for the fuller life of our civilization. All of the benefits which the negro may hope to derive from foreign emmigration are indirect rather than otherwise. The increase of the population of the south will diminish the social and political importance of the Negro and in this way the race may drop from public discussion. This will be an indirect benefit and one too that may A bill appropriating $25,000 for an exposition commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the emancipation of the American Negro has been reported favorably by the United States senate. The bill empowers the president to appoint a commission to decide upon the location and conduct of the exposition. It is possible that the place for the exposition will be somewhere within the slave holding territory and will be designed to show the history and progress of the Negro race since emancipation. The law makers of the mean public neglect. Of course the Negro is not in position just now to be left to himself. He needs help now and will need it for the next four or five generations. We are of the opinion that emigration will not solve the Negro problem but may create new problems that will take the place of the old and may be more intolerable. Three hundred hotel waiters were discharged in New York last year and their places given to foreigners. Among other objections urged against the retention of Negro waiters was that they presented too great a variety in color. That is to say, if twenty-five men were employed at a place they ranged in color all the way from that of the darkest to the lightest races of mankind and this is supposed to have had a queer effect on something or somebody. It is not at all improbable that in the course of time the colored man will find difficulty in getting a job in town unless it is furnished him by another Negro. And this can be possible only on the theory that the Negro becomes to be a factor in the industrial and commercial affairs of this country. At present we are practically a jobless race, dependent in large measure on other folias for jobs ranging all the way from blacking boots to representing this government abroad. Therefore the man who is doing anything looking to the creation of a job first for himself and then for others is attacking the "problem" at its most important point. This position must be conquered or the field is practically lost. Instead of being a jobless race, we've got to become more largely a race with innumerable jobs that are ours inainably. Few people who amuse themselves by singing or whistling the popular song "Casey Jones" are aware of the fact that the song was first originated by a negro. A writer in a recent issue of the Railroad Man's Magazine, signing himself "Red Mac," gives the following history of the origin of the song: "As to the origin of the song, it was started by an old negro named Geo. Crockett, who was employed around the shop and roundhouse at Water Valley. Miss. Like many other old time darkies, if they admire anything, particularly some person, you will often hear them hum something about that person. Casey was admired by all the colored firemen and brakemen, who were always singing about big ability to get over the road. Of course, old Uncle George could not help sing Casey's praise, so he collected a few scattering words in real negro fashion. With the help of the colored firemen, switchmen, etc., he got together two short verses and composed an air for the words. From time to time more words were added and the song's popularity grew. After Casey's death, Mrs. Jones endeavored to stop the publishing of the song, but was unsuccessful, as there was no copyright."—Dallas Express. Colenel G. M. Quinnis, a tobacco planter in Christian County, Ky., had a dark man servant named Mose. Mose was driving his boss into town one day, when he suddenly remarked: "Marse Cornett, dey sad me up beafh my church has 'night 'or dancin'." "I don't suppose you were guilty--were汗, Mose?" asked the colonel. "Was, suis; yes, suis," said Mose. "I was guilty of dancin' and dey proved hit on me too; but I come clear. My friends stuck to me close, and after dem other niggers had done testified against me, my friends all got up and testified dat, though it was true I caned. I was so drunk at de time I didn't know what I was doin'. So I come clear—and the preacher scused me!"—Ex. --- Rev. John Peterson of Arnagall, Illinois, knowing that it is not good for man to live alone, decided to take unto himself a better half. The date was fixed and a fellow minister was engaged to tie the maplest-knot, but when the hour arrived, the invited minister was nowhere to be seen. Bro. Peterson rose to the emergency by calming performing the marriage ceremony himself—for himself. We think that in the matter of nerve the good brother not only takes the cake, but walks away with the bakery. It is always easier to be a ritualist than a sincere Christian, a pretender rather than a thorough-going contender of the faith, but if religion is worth anything, it is worth everything, and God will reject all pretences, while He will crown all true observers and servants in His name. It is impossible to deceive God, who reads the hearts of Pharisees, Sadhites and Problemists.—N. Y. Observed. Don't find so many reasons for refusing to patronize institutions operated by your own people. Take a lesson from your white neighbor. He trying to build up his white brother, consider your children and build something for them.—The Dallas Express. country deserve much credit for the interest they have thus taken in the welfare of the Negro and it is safe to say that should the matter be properly canvassed and representative data gotten together the country will doubtless be favorably impressed by the marvelous exhibition of race progress. The senate did a nice thing when it did that.—Durham Reformer. When a man marries, he puts on a vanishing halo; with the woman, someone else puts it on, and it grows CHURCH NOTICES Bethel A. M. E. Church. Corner Wiley avenue and Elm street. Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 P. M. Class meeting, Friday, 8 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 2987 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson St., N. S., 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. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION 40 Arthur Street. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Varrick C. E. Society, 6:20 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; class meeting, Friday evening; communion services every first Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L. Lee. pastor. Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. Church, Corner Euclid avenue and Harvard street, Pittsburgh—Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Endeavor League, 6:20 p. m.; evening worship, 7:45 p. m. D. S. Bentley, D. D. pastor. 224 Meadow street. Hours of study, 10 to 12 m., daily except Monday. Presidence phone 1355-J Highland. RODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHUCH. East End, Pittsburgh, Pa.— Communion, first Sunday, in each month, 2 p. m.; pastor's study at church from 12 to 2 p. m.; preaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m.; 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:20 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Seats free. All are welcome. Rev. O. S. Simms, D. d. pastor, 620 Thompson street, Bell phone 97-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, Wednesday, 8. p. m. Rev. T. Taggart, pastor. Mt. Zion Baptist—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; communion second Sunday in each month; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor. Highland Baptist church—Sunday service, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; communion fourth Sunday; month, Sunday school 2 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Rev. C. J. Wells, pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday night; communion every third Sunday in month. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. Young people's Christian Endeavor. 7 p. m. Wednesday night prayer meeting, 8 p. m. REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY, D. D. Pastor Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Hemlock and Boyle streets, North Side. Sunday's Morning service, 10:20; Sunday's Morning service, p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston Avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and 5 p. m.; Sunday 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome Prayer meeting Wednesday at 5 p. m. REV. E. N. THOMAS, Pastor. 335 Monte avenue, Bellevue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. C. W. Trigg, Pastor Telephone: 114S 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. F. 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 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, 1 p.m. meeting, 2 p.m. meeting, Wednesday, 9 p.m. class meeting. Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. UNIONTOWN PA MT. OLIVET BAPSTAT CHURCH. Rev. Thompson, pastor—learning. 10:45 p.m. Sunday school, 12:00 p.m. B. Y. P. U. 6:00 p.m. and learning. 1:15 p.m. ZION A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. W. Polk. pastor—Preaching. 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school. 2:30 p. m.; C. E. society. 6:39 p. m.; preaching. 7:45 p. m. MT. ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Thomas Ford, pastor - Preaching, 19.45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:20 p. m.; preach- ing, 7:45 p. m. St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. W. B. Anderson, A. D. pastor—preaching 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; preach ing 7:48 p. m. Good Hope Baptist Church Services Fifty-fourth and Penn Avenue. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:38 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1912 Prayer meeting. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Sunday school teachers' meeting, every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Messer, D. D. Pastor, residence, 5109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in the church. Hours, 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., Wednesday and Friday. Metropolitan Baptist church. North Side, City, Rev. Dr. J. H. Holder, pasto-At 10:45 a. m., preaching by the pastor; 1:30 p. m., Sunday school; 6:30 p. m., B. Y. P. U.; 1:30 p. m., preaching, subject, "The Man and Money." Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church McKeesport, Pa. Preaching at; 11 a. m. and 5 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, McKeenport. Preaching at 11 a. m.; sunday school at 2 p. m. Allen's Christian Endeavor at 6 p. m and preaching at 9 p. m. Rev. W. W. Young, pastor. Gladden A. M. E. Church, Homestead, Pa. C. R. Goggins, pastor—Services 11 a. m. 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening; literary Thursday evening. The Peoples' Mission. Wilkinsburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m. the Juvenile Missionary band at 3:30 p. m. preaching at 7:45 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting. AVERY MISSION A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Avery Mission A. M. E. Zion church, corner 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 Endeavor, 7 p. m.; Sunday school teachers, 7 p. m.; prior meeting Wednesday, 8 p. p.; 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, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Christian Endeavor, 7:45 p. m.; preaching, 7:45 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wed nesday evening, 7:45 p. m. WHEELING, W. VA. Simpson M. E. Church, Boff street; Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. d. pastor—Sunday services, 10:45 a.m. m: Sunday school, 2:05 p.m. H. B. Clemens superintendent; Eworth leage, 6:40; preaching, 7:45. Wayman A. M. E. church, Market street, Rev. J. T. Farity, pastor—Sunday services, 10:45; class meeting, 12; Sunday school, 2:30; Christian Endeavor, 6:45; preaching, 7.45. House of Prayer Resume 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.; praver meeting, Wednesday, 8 p.m. Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D. pastor, No. 212 West Otterman street, Bell phone 387J. JOHNSTOWN, PA R. M. E. Zion church, corner Haynes and Grant street, Rev. C. O. Waters, pastor.—Services, preaching, 11 a.m.; class noon: Sunday school, 5 p.m.; Christian Endavor, 5 p.m.; preaching at s.p.m. Weekly prayer meeting, Wednesday, s.p.m.; Literary, Thursday, s.p.m. ALL AUTHORS ARE TALKATIVE If You Know One, Be Tactful and Let Him Converse About His 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 hoops 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 manages to keep the tears back when he tells you about his last short story. Only be tactful. 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. One's Real Country Country is not a mere zone of territory. The true country is the ideal to which it gives birth; it is the thought of love, the sense of communion, which unites in one all sons of the territory. Joseph Marxini. Turn Over a New Leaf By subscribing for THIS PAPER SATURDAY, MAY. 25, 1912 GRAND LODGE OF F. & A. M. Seventh Masonic District. Brother John C. Morton, R. W. G. Warden and District Deputy Grand Master. 16 Miller street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mt. Moriah No. 30—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Frederic B. Lee, W. M. Edward W. Johnson, secretary. St. John's No. 50, Sewickley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Harstock, W. M., J. G. Matthews, Jr., secretary. Star West No. 62—Stated meeting second Saturday each month. Samuel Scott, W. M.; Marion W. Hall, secretary. King Solomon Lodge No. 78, New Brighton — Stated meeting second Wednesday each month. Alexander Webster, W. M.; James W. Butler, secretary. Prince Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Falls—Stated meeting third Saturday each month. Jereriah Boulding, W. M.; Lewis Ewing, secretary. Washington, No. 77. Washington- C. A. Strawthers, W. M.; C. W. Jones secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Monessen No. 79. Monessen—Julius Smith, W. M.; Ashby Boyer, secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Eureka No. 83. Bellevue—Stated communication second Wednesday each month. Mt. Pissah No. 91. Unlontown, Pa. A. P. McClure, W. M.; J. H. Robinson, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Alpha Lodge No. 92. Pittsburg— Frank R. Steward, W. M.; Herman Socks, secretary. Stated meeting third Tuesday. Progress Lodge No. 95—John Williams, W. M.; Wm. Washington, secretary. Stated meeting second Friday. Little's hall, corner Wylie ave- dure and Robert street. Asaph Lodge, Connellville—Meeting night first and third Tuesday night in the month. Renner Shade, W. M. Robt. W. Sanders, secretary, Box 224, Connellville, Pa. Iron City Lodge No. 17, I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets second and fourth Thursday, Elk Rest, 29 Fulton street. Chas, Gannt, E. R.; E. H. E. Brooks, F. Sec. North Side Lodge No. 124, I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets second and fourth Tuesday, Odd Fellows hall, corner Jackson and Irwin avenue, North Side. P. E. R. Carl Hardy, E. R.; Jesse Harris, F. Sec. Greater Pittsburgh Lodge 115, I. B. P. E. W.-Meets first and third Monday at Elk Rest, 618 Frankstown avenue, East End. Leme Paxton, E. R.; B. L. Rose, F. Sec. Ramishe Lodge 129, I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets second and fourth Wednesday at Elk Rest, 706 Wood, street. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Chas. Boone, E. R. H. Humphries, F. Sec. Summit Lodge No. 115. B. P. O. E. W—Meets first and third Friday at Mt. Hite hall, corner Main and Morgan town avenue, Unionton, Pa. W. L. Winstown, E. R.; Geo. Brown, F. Sec. Ooze City Lodge No. 126. Connellsville, Pa—Meets first and third Tuesday at Elk Rest, 132 E. Main street, Fenton Jackson, F. Sec. Tuna Valley Lodge No. 156, Bradford, Pa—Meets first and third Thursday, 15 Chambers street. Rev. P. H. Williams, E. R.; E. J. Enty, F. Sec. Esther Chapter No. 7. Order of the Eastern Star. Stated meeting third Thursday each month at 6004 Center avenue. Rosa E. Hill, W. M.; Blanche D. Hill, secretary, 2911 Wylie avenue. Chosen Friends Chapter No. 6. Order of the Eastern Star, stated meeting fourth Wednesday of each month at Little hall, Wylie avenue and Roberts street. Jennie Granville, W. M.; Helen Turner, secretary. ODD PELLOWS. Meetings of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Odd Fellows' hall, Iwain avenue and Jackson street, North Side. Union Western Star Lodge No. 1515—First and Third Wednesday evenings. P. L. Anderson, secretry, 506 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge No. 2514—First and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stevenson, secretry, 54 McNaughther- Alleney Council No. 232—Fourth Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1837 Iwain avenue. Household of Ruth No. 56—First and third Friday evenings. Household of Ruth No. 1754—Second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs. Byrdie Crunkleton, secretary. 1156 Decatur street. Allegheny Patricarch No. 11—Fourth Monday evening. P. L. Anderson, secretary. 505 West Jefferson street. News means affecting the so lodges please mail to the Pittsburgh Courter. KNIGTHS OF PYTHIAS Meeting first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Odd Pools had. North Side lodge No. 124. J. B. P. O. E. of W.-Meets at the Rest, 200 Robinson tstreet, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of each month. J. Walter Frasier, E. B.; Jesse W. Harris, F. W. Gen. J. B. Swetler Camp, No. 98. Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.—Meets at Memorial hall, Fifth Night, on second and fourth Friday nights of each month. New Castle Lodge No. 28. K. of P. meets first and third Friday of each month. Alexander Williams, C. C.; Commodore Tilden, K. of R. S. Damon Lodge No. 28. K. of P. meets first and third Thursday each month at Odd Fellows' hall, Wylie and Benton. Frederick C. Gould, C. C.; Jas. A. Baldwin, K. of P. & S.; Jesse Harris, M. of F. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31. K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at Odd Fellows' hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. I. F. JACKSON, V. C. Damon Lodge, K. of P. No. 28. Meetings first and second Thursday. Jas. A. Baldwin, K. of R. and S.; Jas. G. Morris, C. E. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31. K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at Odd Fellows' hall. Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. P. JACKSON, V. C. Jericho Lodge, U. D.-Stated meetings, every second Friday. R. L. Vann, W. M.; J. W. Morgan, secretary. Sewickley Star, No. 40, K. of P. meets first and third Tuesdays of each month on Beaver street. N. L. Young, C. C.; C. H. Pryor, K. of R. & S.; L. Alexander, M. of F. Damon Lodge, No 28, K. of P. meets first and third Thursdays of each month at Odd Fellows Hall, corner Wylie and Benton. Frank R. Stewart, C. C.; James A. Baldwin, K. of R. & S.; Jesse W. Harris, M. of F. Household of Ruth. No. 56-Meets first and third Fridays in each month N. S. Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Mattle Sutton, W. R. Glass City lodge, 4392, G. U. of O. F.. Charleroi, Pa. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H. O'f. 1413, Charleroi, Pa. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. L O O F ST. LUKE S The Liberty Chapter, Order of Eastern ern Star, meets on first and third Mondays of each mouth at their lodge room, Reformers building, at 8 o'clock p.m. Mrs. R. E. Payne, Worthy Matron, 134 Flavel street, East End; Miss Sog, Booker, Worthy Recorder, 511 Lenge street, East End. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge, No. 22, Knights of Pythias, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Malta hall, Sheraden street, East End. Hour of opening, S. p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and S. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T.-Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.; Sir Samuel P. Buckner, generalissimo; Sir David D. Richards, Capt. Gen.; Sir William S. Lewis, recorder; Sir John T. Thornton, treasurer; Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D., prelate; Rev. J. H. Dandridge, assistant prelate; Sir Herman Socks, organist and musical director—Meets fourth Monday of each month at ayulum, 6004 Center avenue, East End. The Major Martin R. Delaney Circle, No. 122, Ladies of the G. A. R. meet every second and fourth Friday of each month at Odd Fellows hall, corner Irwin avenue and Jarvella street, North Side, Pittsburgh. IRON CITY COUNCIL Meets every first Monday at Old Fellows' hall, Wylie and Benton street, J. W. Anderson, secretary; J. T. Dorkins, W. M. Naomi Tabernacle No. 39, Daughters of Taber-Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month at Re- formers' hall, Franktown avenue. East End, Julia Tabb, H. P., 12 Mayflower street, East End; Maggie Moore, V. R., 6828 Upland street, East End. Auxiliary No. 98, Sons of Veterans, meets on the third Friday in the month at Soldiers' Memorial hall. Fifth avenue. McKESSPORT, Pa. Glittering Diamond Tabernacle, No. 57. Daughters of Tabor—Meets second Tuesday night of each month at 111s Market street. Lily of the Valley Court of Calantha, No. 26—Meets first Thursday evening of each month at 111s Market street. ELIZABETH, PA. Watkinson lodge, No. 45, K. of P. Brother A. T. Scott, C. C.; Brother French E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Burton, prelate; Brother Wesley H. Stratton, M. of E. Brother Charles S. Batch, M. of F.; Brother Sandy Simmons, K. of R. and S. Brother R. E. Pangburn, M. of A. Brother Charles Henderson, I. G. Brother George E. Saunders, O. G. Brother George B. Saunders, M. W. Brother Charles Preston, Brother French E. H. Greene, V. C.; Brother Simmons, trustees. Brother French E. G. Greene was elected delegate to the grand lodge. Advance lodge, No. 2299 of G. U. O or O. F. election as guardian Hiram Simmons; warden, James Barber; noole grand, Oscar Goodrich; vice grand, Frenk Sweeny; worthy chaplain, Rev. John Lotterbury; worthy treasurer, Fred R. Batch; E. S. Ernest Moore; P. S., Fred R. Batch; P. N. G., A. T. Scot; N. F. Batch; P. N. G., N. F. Scot; N. F. Batch; E. H. Greene; advocate, Jesse Greene; degree lecturers, Fred R. Batch and French E. H. Greene. WAYNESBURG, PA The most worshipful grand lodge by Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons of Pennsylvania officers: H. E. Workman, G. master; Joseph Washington, Dep. G. master; Jerry M. Lannon, G. S. sr. warden; Richard Staples, G. Jr. warden; Jas. Lethwick, G. treasurer; La Royal Wilson, G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford, grand chaplain; Rev. W. H. Truss, grand lecturer. The officers of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania are: Sir Knights Joseph L. Thomas, M. E. grand commander; D. H. W. Keith, M. E. deputy grand commander; John D. Addison, M. E. grand generalissimo; J. Willis M. Wall, M. E. capital general; William H. Miller, M. E. grand secretary; Philip H. Edwards, M. E. grand treasurer Deborah Tabernacle No. 41. I. O. of T. Daughters of Tabo; meet second and fourth Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall, corner Beaver and Broad street, Swickley, Pa. Mrs. Mattle F. Bowden, H. P.; Mrs. Martha Anderson, v. P.; Mrs. G. H. Hallard, C. R.; Mrs. R. H. Lee, V. R.; Mrs Lucy Blackson, C T. Queen Ester, Tabernacle No. 516 O. O. of F. Daughters of Tabor meet the third Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall, 2207 Wylie avenue. Mrs. S. T. Wilkinson, H. P.; Mrs. L. Wilkinson, V. P.; Mrs. D. Childs, C. R.; Mrs. E. Masley, C. T. New Castle, Pa. New Castle Lodge, 3725 G. U. O. o. O. F. meet every other Thursday O.兰olo Fitzhugh, P. S. New Castle, Pa. Lodge notices McDONALD. PA. The Lilly of the Valley Lodge No. 20 meets the first and third Friday night of each month at 7 o'clock on Valley street. W. M. Powell, C. C.; Salston, K. of R. S.; R. Haskins, V. C.; W. M. Pour, M. of F.; Charles Berry, M. of E.; R. E. Tweedy, M. W. Thomas Beard, M. of A. Henry Berry, P., Chas, Gathrigh, O. G. Carrie Loun U. G., trustees, Sterling Carter, W. M. Powell and Manuel Berger. The Jewel lodge No. 4611, G. V. O. of Odd Fellows of McDonald, mees first and third Thursday night of each month on Valley street: A. J. Alston, W. G. W. M. Powell, P. S. NOTICE NEWS FROM ALL OHIO CORRESPONDENTS MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY NOON OF EACH WEEK. MANAGER. CADIZ, OHIO (By Ira Wallace) Mrs. Mary Taylor is very ill. The Busy Bees met at the home of B. S. Lee on Sunday. Miss Bertha Ramsey of Hopedale, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Ola Brown and Miss Myrtle Ramsey. Miss Verl Redmond is spending a few days at Mr. Pleasant and Wheeling. Miss Daisy Davis of Stembenville, is visiting her mother. Mrs. Jennie Davis. Mrs. Rainbow of Wheeling, is the guest of Mrs. Linda Timbers. Alice Carter and Jean Thompson left for Coshooton last week. The sad news of the accident drowning on Sunday of Jean Thompson and Harry Wallace in Tiscarawas river near Coshooton, where they had immortalized the cause caused immortalized family grief and sadness to their many friends. Sampson Corssey is seriously ill. Mrs. Edward Gross of Wheeling, is the guest of Mrs. Charles Gross. Miss Katherine Bolden of Toledo, is visiting relatives of this city. Miss Reba West entertained the H. H. club Friday evening. Mr. Williams of Detroit, is visiting at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Susie White. Alliance, Ohio (By Cyrus Garner.) Thomas Cyrus was an Alliance caller this week. Frank Howard of Salem, was in the city on Wednesday. C. C. Martin of Alliance, was visiting in Salem on Sunday. Miss Edna Ford of Damascus, was an Alliance visitor on Sunday. Mrs. Henrietta Moore was elected delegate to the S. S. Institute to be held in Cleveland in July. Wm. Johnson has returned home from McDonald where he buried his son, Robert, last week. Steubenville, O. (BY S. F. COOK.) Miss Daily and Mary Gouder were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Jefferson on Sunday at Wheeling, W. Va., and they also attended the O. O. P. session at the Court theater. Mrs. Carrence Bennett of M. Phas. and was joined her husband in this office, and the have gone to浸渡 on North Eighth street. The State Club contemned a party to the city club. Mrs. Emma Blankford and Mrs. Vgill, Mrs. Josephine M. McInnion, from West of Pittsburgh and G. O. Cummins of Columbus, were visitors on Sunday at the beside of Miss Gouelo in Thomas, who is certainly ill at the residence of her grandmother, Mrs. Kate Bowman. Linear of Fernwood, was in Pittsburgh last week to see this daughter, Mrs. George E. Johnson. George Johnson spent last Sunday in Pittsburgh with his wife. The Nimble Thimble club will meet at the residence of Mrs. French Wel- THE COURIER If anyone fails to get their paper please call at the Women's Exchange, 217 North Fourth street. East Liverpool, O. East Liverpool, O. (By Izetta Dorsey.) The financial rally at the Second Baptist church on Sunday, May 19 was quite a success, the sum of $471 having been raised. Mrs. Ira Brown's club led with $215, followed by Mrs. William Vaughn with $167, Mrs. W. T. Thomas $9 and Mrs. Porter $60. This church is taking on new life under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Hall. At the afternoon service Rev. Tate of the A. M. E. church preached to a very large appreciative audience. The choir of the Wellsville and Liverpool A. M. E. churches and East End Baptist church furnished excellent music. At the evening service Rev. Dr. Hall preached an excellent sermon to another church. Some Sunday services visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Southall of Ross Meadows. Allyn Viverette's family of Chester, W. W., has moved to Monongahela, Pa., where they will reside in the future. Mr. Viverette will join his family in about two weeks. Winfrey Smith has purchased the barber shop of Mr. Viverette and has moved his family to Chester, W. W. Smithfield, Ohio (By Viola Carter.) Quite a number from here attended the baptizing at Emerson on Sunday, Miss Eva Smith of Fernwood, is the guest of Mrs. Abbie Palmer. D. W. Biggley visited Melntyre on Sunday, John Christian and wife visited their sister at Portland a few days last week. Ed. West, Jr., visited Steubenville on Saturday, Wesley Ford of Steubenville, spent Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Veney, Miss Sallie Harris is indisposed. Gerald Binns and Miss Minnie Beall were the guests of friends in Steubenville on Saturday, Mrs. E. H. Harris and daughter, Mrs. E. H. Harris, guises Mrs. Henry Smith of Steubenville on Thursday and Friday, Mrs. Ed. West spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Steubenville, Mrs. E. H. Harris visited her daughter in Bradley on Monday. Youngstown, O. (By William Saunders.) Mrs. Henry Johnson of Hogue street, was taken to the hospital on Tuesday morning. Mr. Bryant of Boggets street, is very There will be a general meeting at the Mahoning avenue Baptist church on Monday evening, May 27. All members are requested to be present. The following members of Buckeye lodge No. 175, attended the sixth anniversary of Guyhua lodge No. 95, Cleveland on Sunday: J. H. Bobson, Archie Thomas; Gus Green, Thad Wilson, Wm. Saunders, Geo Davis, Gzo Stanup and Clifford Ridley. The memoirs of Logan lodge K. of P. U. R. and courts will hold their memorial exercises on Sunday, May 26, at the Oak Hill avenue A. M. E. church, at 2 p. m. A special program has been set up by Logan lodge meet in lodge room on Saturday evening at 1:00 in special session. All members be present. Mrs. Terrell of Caldwell street, is ill. Dr. C. A. Pettiford was called to Franklin ind. Saturday on account of the illness of his father. Mr. and Mrs. Young of East Front street are rejoicing. It's a boy. Loan lodge of K. P. will give a musical entertainment in Excelsior parlor on Tuesday evening. May 26. Each paid admission will entitle you to a private gold watch. Master Robert Ward is visiting relatives in Cleveland, O. Wheeling, W. Va. (B: Anna J. Gaines) The Y. M. C. A. will hold their meeting at Simpson M. E. church at 4 p. m. Sunday. A very interesting program has been arranged for the occasion. Judge Nesbitt will deliver the address to the men. Dr. E. K. Kennedy, who was a delegate to the A. M. E. general conference that met in Kansas City, has returned Miss Norline Webster, who was the guest of Miss Phoebe Perry for a few days, returned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Attorney Butler were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Huston Davis Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Fairmont, W. Va. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell Sunday. Mrs. William Wood gave a juvenile literary and musical entertainment last Thursday for the benefit of Wayman A. M. E. church. It was a decided success. Rev. C. A. Mills of South America gave a very interesting lecture on the "Nogroes of South America" at Wayman A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones of Washington, Pa. were the guests' of Mr. and Mrs. James Moe on Sunday. Lee Gray of Pittsburg, Pa. formerly of Wheeling, was in the city, the guest of the Misses McMechan. Mr. and Mrs. Guy and son of Steubenville, Ohio, who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Dolan of Eoff street, have returned home. The Second regiment held their regimental sermon at the Court theater last Sunday. Rev. G. W. Jenkins delivered a very eloquent sermon to the court. After the sermon General Anderson of Pittsburg, Pa. delivered a well-placed address. Earl Jones sang a song which was appreciated by all. And last, but not least, House of Rufus also was top-seded in the sermon of Miss Erie Stanford with praise which was very interesting. The Holy Sunday personal workers still doing a cool work at Simpson M. E. church resulting in six concerts in the next week. C.A. Webster of Pittsburg, Pa., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mason on Sunday. Capt. George Stevenson and wife of Pittsburg were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Branson. Walter Norris, Harry Hall and Charles Webster, Jr. of Pittsburg, Pa., were the guests of Miss Clara Steele of Chапли street. Conjured Somebody done put a spell on me! When I shoots craps I dess th'ows three, Er twelve er two—onull I lose. Er what weds me all to tear. En what dess bruck me all to smash I dlose lose eighty cents in cash! I woadish of his' ol' man Green dat live By de bruck-down mill! Is he gone an give A me powdow mix in dat possum roa! Dat' make me fade till 'i's dess a ghost! Oh! he head to tell. Whah I got de spell. But de one dame hit done hit well! Somebody done gone en conjud me! I crump as sof or sof' could be Ter de chicken coop wha de pullets stay~ stay- En do white man come wid his dog en gun- come day! En do white man come wid his dog en gun- Thoo de bahbwiah fence, dat's whah I run! I wondah ef-hit's oll, Mis' Liza Smiff Dat am bent en bowed en lame en stiff. En nent mum'le so when she say 'How'wah? Is she mix dem yubs till dey strike me thoo? Oh, hit's haud ter tell Wha' I got not de spell, But de one dat done hit done well! Somebody lay dain a spell on me! I went dis mawn at a-naf-pas' three Ter de smokehouse dess fer ter gitt a- s spell En a bod 'fell down ker-blim! ker-blam! De end white man's gun scathe shot so wide Dat he speckle me-ev'ry inch er hide! W i wondah e hit's ol' Sis' usy Pratt Wid de three-legged de en d cross-eye cat Is she lay some stuff at mah front do step Fum i bagg er spells dat dey sai she kep? Oh, hit's hahd ter tell Johnny—Paw? Mr. Wise—What, my son? "What is diplomacy?" "Diplomacy, my son, between great powers is termed the exercise of statesmanship, but between individuals it is generally described as lying, with one or two warm adjectives to add to the description of the same." How to Use Them. "We need just a stickyul to fill this column," says the make-up man, "and there isn't a thing to use except that old chestnut of a pointless joke which you said to leave out last week." "All right," decides the editor. "Run it, with a line preceding it saying: 'A highly amusing anecdote was told by Senator Glmph.' and conclude with another line: 'The senator's hearty laugh rolled along the corridors.'" Grin of the Habit "She is so generous," said the first deaf mute, speaking of a friend who was similarly affected. "Is that so?" "Yes. Why, do you know, when no one is around for her to talk to she makes her right hand talk to her left." A Serious Objection. Mrs. Wunder—What is all this labor trouble about, dear? Mr. Wunder—Why, the workmen are demanding an eight-hour day. Mrs. Wunder—How foolish. That would be so absurd. Mr. Wunder—I don't see anything absurd about it. Mrs. Wunder—You don't? Why, that would mean twenty-one days in the week. Would Make a Concession. "No, indeed," says the beauteous creature. "I will not give you a kiss. To me a kiss is a sacred thing." "All right," offers the sincere young man. "Come along. We'll go down to the church and stand on the steps while I kiss you." Local Pride Visitor—I understand that your local millionaire has been given a great many degrees from different colleges. Native—Yep. He's got so many degrees now that we call him the human thermometer. A. L. Ballard Shipping to All Points a Specialty Advertising Pointers The Pittsburg Gourier Has not yet reached the 25,000 circulation class, but it has a circulation of the kind that pays. The Courier readers are loyal patrons of the "standpat" variety. They read the paper through, advertisements and all, and then give it to their friends. They are interested in our steady growth and are helping us grow stronger each week. They read the ads and patronize OUR ADVERTISERS. This confidence of the readers in the Courier is its strongest asset as an advertising medium. MAY WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NUMBER YOU AMONG OUR SATISFIED ADVERTISERS? 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B The favorite preparation of one of Pi Ricallie Agents Wanted Everywhere, Ricallie Agents Wanted Everywhere, MOLDING OF A CHARACTER Matter of the Greatest Moment to Which Too Little Thought Is Directed. To nothing in life, perhaps, is there directed so little thought as to the shaping of a career—the molding of a character. Thousands of men and women around us live their indifferent lives, and pass away without doing anything really worth while, failing to get out of life its best and most beautiful. We need not achieve wonderful things or become great personages high in the esteem of the world; it matters not whether we are king or peasant, the stamp of merit is placed on those who give their whole-hearted attention to whatever they undertake. Whether it be the making on an intricate marvel of workmanship or the execution of everyday duties. Whatever is assigned to us should call forth the best that is in us. Let us not be afraid to examine our faults. It requires courage, certainly, to weigh our own defects and look them bravely in the face; but it is only by so doing that we may overcome them and cast them aside. Shall we be content to drift along without striving to rise above the level of those who do not care? Our character lies in our own hands. There is no one else in the world who can make or mar it. We may be influenced, of course, by good or evil associates, but with ourselves lies the uniform molding of our career. We are the sculptors, our life is the clay. We can make it an indistinguishable mass of material or the masterpiece of a Michelangelo. Which shall we choose? Street Car Repartee. Mrs. Genthrie, a ladylike lady, was seated in the trolley car by the side of a perfect stranger (an almost perfectly perfect stranger), who was getting even by sitting by her side. And so Mrs. Genthrie, that ladylike imitation, she says to that stranger, says she: "What time is it by your watch, please?" And the stranger, says he: "I don't know." "But you just looked at it," pursued our heroine. "I did that." returned the stranger. "But I didn't look at it to see what time it was. Bless you, no. I looked to see if the watch was still there." You can never tell who you're taking next to—Cleveland Plain Dealer Only a Few Hours' Ride. Church—Here's an advertisement of a railroad's night trains. It says "You go to sleep in Philadelphia and wake up in New York." Gotham—Well, I don't generally take stock in railroad advertisements, but I guess that one's true, all right. —Yonkers Stateman. SEVEN Branch Office 920 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE P. & A. Phone 459 North ing Pointers Burg Courier 25,000 circulation class, but of the kind that pays. ral patrons of the "standpat" variety. advertisements and all, and then give interested in our steady, growth and are week. They read the ads and patron- sidence of the readers in the an advertising medium. THE OPPORTUNITY U AMONG OUR SAT- SERS? BURG COURIER My Colored Paper ue, Pittsburg, Pa. Laundry Office HUMM AND STATIONER illiard Parlor On the Hill PITTSBURGH, PA. HAIR GROWER at, June 3, 1906, Serial No. 41302. DAY, 6289 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE Cell Phone 2940-R Hiland. Pittsburgh's most successful hair spec- We make up hair of all kinds. OVERWORK IS, GREAT FOLLY Words of Two Prominent Men That Should be Considered by Every Busy Person. Woman can rail at the folly of overwork and she gets scant heed. Here is what two prominent men have to say about it. Whether they prac- tice as they preach is best known to themselves, but the sentiment is all right. Chauncey Depew has said: "I do not believe in overwork, and the body can not endure it." Kirkham, in his "Resources," writes: "If we do not play enough it is because we are overdood of business and because the modern ideal is, not a well-rounded man of elevated mind, healthy body and divers resources, but a rich man, a man of property—one resource only. Another reason is, play implies leisure, and leisure is the cardinal heresy against the religion of trade, the dogma of business. The orthodox view is a life of constant effort, followed by retirement and rest. The fruit of that doctrine is a host of prematurely old men, symrical, dyspeptic, nervously depleted, without resources, but with money; that is to say, dead men." If instead of nagging, the worrying wife or mother has those two paragraphs stuck in the mirror of the man whose overwork is rankest folly, she may make an impression before the overstrain has earned its sure penalty of a bad breakdown. $nuf$ as an $Exe$ Limmen Snuff as an Eye Limiment. Snuff was once used as an eye limiment, "The Compleat Housewife, or Accomplished Gentlewoman's Companion, which had run into 16 editions by 1758, extols its virtues. Accomplished gentlewomen who find their sight falling with advancing years are advised to rub "the right sort of Portugal snuff into the eyes night and morning and take it also through the nose" This treatment, it is asserted, "cured Sir Edward Beymour, Sir John Houblon and Judge Ayres, so that they could read without precacles after they had used them many years." In Classic Boston. Sims seen in Boston, according to the 'transcript: Placard at a moving picture show: "Young children must have parents." In a barber shop window: "Daring alterations patrons will be shaved in the back." Sign in a Tremont street store: "Empty boxes—suitable for Christmas gifts." In a tailor's shop: "We dye for others, why not let us dye for you." In a clothing store: "These pants will look better on your legs than on our hands." A silvermith has a place next door to a restaurant. The former having put up a placard: "Jewelry of all kinds plated." The restaurant keeper followed with this: "Oysters and little neck clams plated." --- A boy and an old man sit in a chair. Of the THIRD GENERATION HY did they want to kill one an- other, grandpa? It was the eve before Memorial day. The tousted head of my boy nested contentedly beside my lath- WHY did they want to kill one another grandpa? was the eve before Memorial day. The toasted head of my boy nestled contentedly beside my father's grizzled beard. The veteran had been chatting reminiscently of the old Homeric Civil war days, of bronze, forced march and battle field. He had taken from his closet the dusty blue boat, with the bronze star in its buttothole, and had furnished it up and tried it on, to see if it would pass muster for the stress and glory of one more Memorial day parade on the morrow. The lad was a good listener and a good questioner. Snuggled there on the patriarch's knee, he playfully twirled the bronze star in the lapel of the blue coat. He had been absorbing a lesson in his country's history. The veteran ran his guarded fingers through the boy's hair fondly as he heard the question, but the old man had grown thoughtfully silent. "Why did you have to shoot' each other, grandpa?" An indulgent smile mellowed the deep lined face as the soldier made answer: "Ah, laddle, boy, that's a question that has puzzled many an older head than yours. But, you see, the country was divided about some very important matters. The north and the south couldn't seem to see things alike. Well, they tried to fix it up one way and another, but finally it came down to this question—whether the United States of America was to be one country or more than one. Both sides thought they were right, no doubt. They couldn't agree about it, and both sides were so sure they were right that they were willing to die for their belief. So in the end they just had to fight it out and settle it. Maybe we'll find a better way to settle these differences some day, but that won't be in my time and perhaps not in yours either, laddle, boy." "Well, your side won, didn't it, grandpa?" "Yes, my boy, there's only one country here now," said the old man simply. "Your side was the bravest, wasn't it, grandpa." "No, son; we used to think so once. I suppose. The other fellows thought they were the bravest, too, but we all got better acquainted at lull Run and Chancellorsville and Geitysburg and Spotsylvania County House, and some of those other military societies, and I guess we're all content to call quits on the question of bravery. Our side had the most men and the most money—what they call resources, you know—but I wouldn't like to say today that we had the better soldiers." "How many men were on your side?" was the lad's next question. "Oh, more than you could possibly imagine, my little man. Those were big armies, but my old friend General Boynton had it figured out that under President Lincoln's nine different calls for troops there were about 2,500,000 northern soldiers called in to the field during the four years the war lasted. That included the men who only served a short time and the old coders like me, who weren't fit much else and who enlisted for the whole war." ```markdown ``` The boy's eyes were big with wonder as he strove to comprehend the figures. Then in a voice of childish awe he whispered: "How many of all those men got killed?" that for sure, laddie key," said the veteran socially. "You see, there were hundreds and hundreds of them just buried in trenches after the big battles, and in all the national centuries there are long rows of graves even now with no names over them. But I was taking about it with our loss commander the other day, and he told me the last shares in the pension of of show that the Union armies lost to death from all�s arising the war about 30000 men. There were about 106,000 of those who were other killed current battle or else die of other wounds. The rest due to them diseased. He was were one wounded-brought some lead seekers home with 'em to eat Moses' Choice. On being asked which manner of death he thought was preferable, being killed in a railroad wreck or drowned. Moses the colored servant, promptly replied: "Railroad wreck." We asked him why he preferred railroad wreck and he made the following rejoinder: "If you is killed on de railroad, dar yo' is, but if you is drowned in de fubber, what is yo' F"—Mack's National Monthly. their days, or left an arm, like me, at Petersburg or somewhere else—I really couldn't say. There must have been hundreds of thousands crippled like that." The boy fondled the empty sleeve of the old blue coat thoughtfully and nestled closer as he murmured: "I'm sorry they got you, grandpa, but you never ran away from them, did you?" he added proudly. This in a tone of confidence, rather than imply. ```markdown ``` "I didn't I thought," laughed the old man. "You'd n't thought I was one of those — what do you call you — Marathones, the w. y. I ran down there at Manahasas, ladder boy. But, there was plenty of others of us in that scramble. Why we never stopped and ti we got across the Potomac and into Washington, we were so keen in that sprint. But then, added the veteran, apologetically, "there were times afterward when the 'Johnies' had to run, too, for that matter." "How many soldiers did the 'Johnies' have, grandpa?" The old soldier stroked his beard contemptively with his one remaining hand. "Well, son, we have to admit nowadays that we outnumbered the Johnies." Their records are not so complete as ours are—got lost somewhere in the shuffle, I guess—but during the four years they mustered somewhere above a million men altogether. Toward the end their recruiting officers fairly robbed the cradle and the grave for soldiers, as we used to say. After February of 64 Old Jen Davis forced all the "white men—or boys—between seventeen and fifty years old, to go into the army and stay in until the end of the war. And we Yankees may as well admit to their credit that most of 'em didn't need to be forced, either." "Lots of them got killed, I suppose?" said the child. "Yes, indeed, laddle boy. Their losses were as big as ours in proportion to numbers engaged—heavier, I dare say—but they don't know just how many were killed and wounded on their side. And, besides all the loss of life and the sorrow and suffering, their homes and their farms were ruined, so that they haven't recovered from it yet, and the war cost us in money hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars." The big, wondering eyes of the little chap were dropping in. I bedtime had come for the little men of the third generation since Appointatox. He sighed with a sleepy but comfortable sense of perfect security and content. "Anyhow, grandpa," he murmured, "it settled all right now, isn't it?" "Yes, laddle boy, it's all settled and settled right, I guess. It's only one country here now and there are no shaves in it, and it's growing bigger and stronger and grander every minute." The tousled head snuggled closer to the empty coat sleeve. I glanced up from my desk, where I had been listening to their warlike dialogue. The boy's eyes had closed in slumber. Soon the old soldier, too, had settled back into the sleepy hollow chair and was off to the land of Nod, the lad well launched on the dreamless current of childhood sleep, the veteran perchance to live again in visions through youthful days of camp and trench and battle carnage. Let him sleep. I thought; he will need all his remaining strength for the short trump tomorrow with the remnant of the boys in blue.—New York Herald. The Old Flag. I come with a full heart and a steady hand to salute the flag that flours above me—my flag and your flag—the flag of the Union—the flag of the free hearts' hope and home—the star-spangled banner of our fathers—the flag that, splitted triumphantly over a few brave men, has never been observed; destined by the god of the umpirese to waff on its sample folds the eternal song of freedom to all mankind, emblem of the power on earth which is to exceed that of which it was said the sun never went down—Col. Henry Waterson. In passing the Grand Army of the the world shortly before he died, President McKinley said: "The circle is narrowing. One matter another is crossed out by the black pencil of grim death. Day after day until and we hear of veterans who are not present but accompany us. They have gone to the great impiety of our comrades who might beneath the low green tree whose curains never swing Earned It. At a country school in the Midlands the head master said: "Now boys, I will give a penny to the first lad who can ask me a question which I cannot answer." Several tried unsuccessfully until one boy asked him: "Please, sir, if you stood up to your neck in soft mud and I threw a stone at your head, would you duck?" The question remained unanswered. - Ideas. HOMESTEAD HOMESTEAD Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the church. P. E. N. D. Temple preached two soul-stirring sermons Sunday morning and evening. At 4 o'clock Rev. Wilson of St. Paul A. M. Church. South Side, delivered a sermon that shall be long remembered by all who heard him. After the collection was taken Rec. C. R. Goggins gave the counter reporter the opportunity to speak in behalf of the Court. After the reporter had taken his seat Rev. Dr. Temple spoke some wise encouraging words concerning the Court and advised every Negro to read the Court. R. E. R. Goggins, who has been to Minnesota,印 on account of the illness of his father-in-law, is back home and reports that his father-in-law is soon improved. There will be a grand entertainment at the church on May 26 for the benefit of the trustees. Mrs. Trene Veney, who has been seriously ill is improving nicely. Miss Rosse Cundiff was a Terrace visitor last Monday. The Q. E. chapter met last Friday evening in Vaunders hall on Seventh avenue. Mrs. Jesse Jackson, so far,. The Harmony club was entertained by Mrs. Harry Hobson at the home of Mrs. Staunton of Menhall terrace. Miss Mabel Winbush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Winbush, has returned home from the hospital where she has been canned for more than seven months. Miss Winbush received severe burns about her body and was taken to the hospital where she remained until last Monday. Miss Winbush is a dutiful member of Clark Memorial Baptist Sunday school. She has been missed very much since her thirtieth. Miss Rachel Bell was a Mongessen visitor last Sunday and attended the K. of P. sermon at the Wayman A. M. E. church. Miss Georgette Jackson, was a caller on Miss Matilda Taylor last Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Hake of Rankin, is very much improved. Mrs. Jeffressa was a caller on Mr. and Mrs. Chambers last Friday. Mrs. J. M. Blake is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Sixteenth street. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs. Gibson of East End, were callers on Mr. and Mrs. Crutchfield last Sunday evening. Mrs. Crampton of Thirteenth avenue, worshiped with Warren last Sunday morning and spent the remainder of the day visiting friends in East End. Mrs. Georgie Marks, a former resident of Homestead, was brought from her later home in Youngstown, O., last Sunday, seriously ill. Mrs. Marks is at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charleston of Glenstreet. William Lipscomb, a former child of this house, was missed his course of pharmacy, which he undertook some time at the U. of P. Mr. Lipscomb has opened a fine drug store in Braddock and expects the patronage of his many friends of Homestead. Mr. Lipscomb is the grandson of Tucker Clark, a well-known citizen of Homestead. Another Homestead dad who is making good is Bud Brown, who is known for his hard hitting in the ring. Brown is not only a hard-hitting pugilist, but he is also a hard hitting baseball magnet. Brown is playing good ball for the Pitsburg Giants and is making for himself an unimpeachable record. Miss Eva Cardwell was a caller on Miss Mabel Cardwell on Sunday. The Social Few will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kerns on the first Saturday in June. Mrs. Jesse Jackson was a Pittsburgh visitor last week. Mrs. A. P. Hady was a McKeesport visitor on Sunday. The Homestead Male quartet and the Queen quartet (female), have combined themselves into what is known as the Homestead Choral club. The club will be in Sewickley on Thursday night. They have made arrangements for the Baptist church of Sewickley and have been working faithfully, for the past two weeks. Clark's Memorial Baptist Church. Mary of the outtown visitors that were in Homestead on Sunday worshiped with the Clark Memorial Baptist church. Among those present were Rev. Scroeter and wife, who met with the B. Y. P. U., and both gave a very interesting and soul-sounding talk. The B. Y. P. U. is doing great work and all are invited to attend. Those present last Sabbath were highly entertained spiritually, as well as literally. Mrs. Swan of Pittsburg, our church organist, gave us quite a musical treat by playing a piano selection. The choir quarrel awakened us with their sweet melodic, while Miss Gussie Sagardes, another patient, made it applauded to a that we present. The May fair last week was a success. We are glad to have friend visitors to attend all services. We did all welcome. Drts for an Earthquake An old lady was straying at a hotel at Nice at the time of the earthquake. "My dear," she was wont to say, "was simply tumbled out of bed and the ceiling cracked. I threw on a fur cloak and unconceously pulled on one long black suede glove, and when I got down to the hall and found all the other guests—my dear, I was the best dressed woman there." Chivalry. Chivalry has never been shown to all women, but only to a few women of the upper classes, particularly the pretty ones.—Mrs. Zangwill. 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. 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