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THE SOUTHERN INDICATOR VOL VIII At Charleston---Bishop L. J. Coppin Appointed to Fill Vacancy Resigned by Bishop Turner---Bishop Chappelle Fraternal Delegate to Gen'l. Con. M. E. Church, South---Other Notes. The Bishops Council of the A. M. E. church was held at Charleston, beginning last Friday and closed Monday of this week. All the bishops were present with the exceptions of Bishops Wm. B. Derrick, who was sick, and J. Albert Johnson, who is in South Africa. Many of the general officers and other prominent ministers from all sections of the country were in attendance. Much business of importance was transacted. Bishop W. D. Chap- e, of Columbia, was appoint- traternal delegate to the Gen- conference of the M. E. ich South. Bishop H. M. Turner, resigned bishop of South Carolina. Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D., of the 2nd Episcopal Dist., was given the oversight of the work in South Carolina, until the meeting of the Bishop's Council next time. At that council, the work will be given permanently to one bishop, to hold until the general Conference. Bishop Turner seemed to be visibly affective when he made his speech, rehearsed his work, and showed interest in the past turmoil which he had grown heavily upon him. Bishop Turner, is at present without a district, and he said to press reporters and others, that he will write, travel, lecture and preach. Bishop Coppin, who comes to South Carolina, is well known, and well liked throughout the State. Among the men of Bishop Chappelle's District, who attended the Bishops Council, and visited Columbia, were: Rev. Charles R. Tucker, D. D., pastor of the A. M. E. church at Oklahoma City,—Dr. Tucker is one of the foremost men in the Southwest, and is a prominent candidate for Episcopal honors; Dr. O. L. Moody, the president of Shorter College, Argenta, Ark., Dr. Moody is young, well educated and progressive, he addressed the student-body of Allen University last Tuesday morning to the delight of all who heard him; Dr. W. T. Pope, the Presiding Elder of the Sherrell District (Ark.) and editor of the Arkansas African Methodist—Dr. Pope is one of the ablest men in Arkansas, and Dr. J. G. Robinson, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Fort Smith, Ark. Dr. Robinson was the official reporter of the Bishops Council—he is one of the best known newspaper men in the country. The leading dailies in all parts of the country publish his articles without the changing of a sentence. Dr. Robinson is a candidate for the Editorship of the Southern Christian Recorder. Bishop Chappelle was the leading spirit at the Bishops Council, and it has been thoroughly demonstrated that he will be to the new church in power and influence what Bishop Grant was in other days. Mrs. R. O. Jeffers and her friend, Miss Daisy Jackson of Asheville, left for their mountain home last Thursday after a visit to Mrs. Jeffer's mother, Mrs. Henry Lindsey, Sr. COLUMBIA, S. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 15th, 1913 AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH "SOMETHING DROPPED" Mrs. Gracie Vincent, a former Columbian, but now of New York city, where she has resided a number of years, has set an example of church loyalty which other people who, by change of residence, are removed from the church in which their membership is, could well afford to follow. It was this way: The first of last December the Rev. Dr. R. W. Baylor, pastor of the Zion Baptist church, received an unsigned letter in which he was told that on the first Sunday in February 1913, "something would drop in Zion." Dr. Baylor's wildest imagination gave no clue to the source or the meaning of the letter. So, deciding that it was all a practical joke, he let the matter drop. It was all cleared up however when, during the last weeks in January, he received from Mrs. Gracie Vincent, whose membership is yet in Zion, a beautiful individual silver communion set, valued at $100, with the request that he present it to the church on the first Sunday in February, 1913 and that the time of presentation be made the occasion for the re-union of the older members of the church, those with whom she had been associated as a church worker. Acting on the suggestion, Dr. Baylor planned and carried out a great day at old Zion on the first Sunday in February. In the morning at 11:30 o'clock Dr. A. P. Dunbar preached an unusually strong sermon; at 1:30 Dr. R. B. Hall, "the young man eloquent" who leads the hosts at the Union Baptist church, even surpassed himself in a sermon appropriate to the occasion. Then the deacons from all the colored Baptist churches in Columbia entered from a rear room bearing the communion set, the gift of Mrs. Vincent. Dr. J. J. Durham then delivered an address in which he made plain the appropriateness of the gift. At night, Rev. Dr. Baylor himself preached, urging his congregation to "let us therefore go on to perfection." When it is stated that Mrs. Vincent is a widow, is poor and a working woman, her gift to her church is the more remarkable for it represents toil and sacrifice. And when it be stated—as her pastor does state—that, in all the years of her absence, she has regularly paid her church dues, her example becomes the more worthy of imitation and emulation. HAIR IS WOMAN'S GLORY MADAME ELSIE C. NELSON who lives at 718 W, Blanding St. is also engaged in Hair Dressing. She took lessons in Washington, D. C. in 1906 from an experienced Hair culturer. "Hair is woman's glory." Why not get it before it is too late," Mrs. Nelson says, her hair in 1906 was too short to braid and had been falling out for some time. She began to work on her hair and other folks' also. Now her hair is long and in the up-to-date style. She believes in improvement and is now taking lessons in Hair Culture from the Wonderful Hair Grower Madame C. J. Walker of Indiana. Anybody who wants hair grown on temples, bald heads, who needs shampooing, or desiring long hair, will please write or call on Mrs. E. C. Nelson, 718 W. Blanding St., Columbia, S. C. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. REV. J. H. JOHNSON, who was elected secretary of the Ministers' Federation, Chairman of the committee on reformatory for Negro juvenile criminals and elected secretary-treasurer of the proposed South Garolina Union Bank. SOUTH CAROLINA UNION BANK Has Opened Book of Subscription. An Enterprise Manned and Controlled by Negroes. At the recent session of the Race Conference held at Carroll's Auditorium Columbia, S C. E. J. Sawyer, Esq., Bishop W. D. Chappelle, Revs. Richard Carroll, C. C. Scott, J. H. Johnson and Messrs. A. Willia and J. W. Thomas, were appointed a committee to consider the matter of establishing a Banking institution in the State of South Carolina with headquarters at Columbia, S. C., and to formulate plans, etc., for the organization of same. The report of the committee was as follows: "Your committee beg leave to report that they have given the subject mature consideration and that they heartily endorse the establishment of such an institution, believing as they do that the effort will at once command the confidence and enlist the cooperation and support of a great number of our people in the various sections of our State who for years have been clamoring for an institution of this character, and, who are now looking forward to, and praying the enterprising, intelligent and progressive men of the race to give them a chance to show their interest and race-pride by rushing to their support." Your committee beg to recommend: First. That we associate ourselves together for the purpose of carrying on the business of banking under the laws of the State of South Carolina, and that we do subscribe for the stock of the association hereinafter named and that we do enter into the following articles of association: Second. The name of this association shall be THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNION BANK. Third. That the place where its banking house and office shall be located, and its operations of deposit and discount be carried on, and its general business conducted shall be at Columbia, S. C. Fourth. That the capital stock shall be $20,000.00 divided into 2000 shares of ten dollars each; Twenty (20) per cent of the amount subscribed for to be paid cash, or when called for, and shall constitute the first installment; and, 20 per cent to be paid Mr. Editor:— quarterly thereafter until the amount subscribed for is fully paid." The committee's report was unanimously adopted and the conference pledged itself to stand by the committee in its further efforts for the furtherance of the enterprise, and as an evidence of its determination 207 shares of stock were subscribed for. As this is to be the people's Bank the committee decided to make par value of the stock small and the payments easy in order to make small means may be at least one hundred in the South Carolina Union Bank. The people therefore, throughout the State are urged to unite themselves in this undertaking and write at once to Rev. J. H. Johnson, 2029 Marion street, Columbia, S. C. giving their name and address in full and tell him how many shares of stock they will take in order that they may have a part in this splendid enterprise. The men who constitute the committee and are asking your co-operation, are men who have achieved something and have character and standing in the social, religious and business world, and who are daily making sacrifices for the uplift of the race without thought of reward. And, now Mr. Editor, let me say for the encouragement of all that the committee on the 7th of February filed with the Hon. Secretary of State its declaration and petition for permission to open books of subscription to the capital stock of the association; that the commission was duly granted and books for subscription to the capital stock of the association have now been opened at the tailoring establishment of Mr. I. S. Leevy, 1221 Taylor street. All communications should be addressed to Rev. J. H. Johnson Sec.-Treas., 2029 Marion street, and prompt attention will be given. All newspapers as well as the ministers of all denominations and other persons of influence are requested to bring the matter to the notice of the people and urge their cooperation. Let those not in accord say nothing against it as this is an effort at union, harmony and cooperation. Yours for success, J. H. Johnson. Columbia, February 12th 1712. When you can't find who did it just lay it on the Negro. That's fashionable. DR. A. S. ORNE SPOKE TO BIG GATHERING Famous Slum Worker Made Appeal for Boys and Girls at Carroll's Auditorium. Dr. A. S. Orne, the "father of the juvenile courts" and one of the country's most famous "slum workers, addressed a large gathering at Carroll's Auditorium Sunday afternoon in the interest of his life's work—the betterment of living and working conditions for the young boys and girls of the nation. He is a most interesting talker and his work in many of the states has been productive of great good. In many places he has established homes for the boys and girls that were criminally inclined, and placing in these homes an environment foreign to that of the jail, in which the boy or girl of tender years not infrequently have as jail companions, the hardened criminal. The address in part is as follows: "At a meeting in Chicago J. T. Smith, London's greatest temperance orator, said 'I have discovered that the peril of your America today is a laxity of enforcing certain laws.' I replied that is not true and I know just what I am talking about, having carefully canvassed every class and condition of humanity from the humble home in the country to the time-honored White House at the capital and personally inspected every poorhouse and yet the most lawless age of history. The peril of our country today is a lack and laxity of parental control, care and culture of children or Christian homes. God did know what He was doing when He created men and women told them to multiply and replenish the earth, failing to follow Divine directions, Deut. 11, 18, 19, 21-29 has filled our otherwise fair land with charitable and correctional institutions. "One of the most startling crimes of the times was committed in New York city a few years ago. A young man of enormous wealth walked through a crowded assembly in an amusement resort, to a table at which a man was sitting, and, drawing a revolver from his pocket, shot three times, killing him instantly. So far as can be learned, not a word was spoken on either side nor was any gesture made by the victim that could have provoked the act. Rumors were current, however, that the dead man, who was a wealthy architect of some prominence, had been in former years a friend and patron of the lady whom his slayer afterward married. It is suggested by the friends of the murderer that the crime was committed to avenge her wrongs and to vindicate her from aspersions cast on her reputation. The principals in the affair may be dismissed with little consideration. The dead man's life is reputed to have been of a character that was likely sooner or later to bring him to death. The murderer inherited his father's millions, which he was squandering with utter recklessness, and was living a life of idle pleasure. Neither for the man who is dead nor for the man now in Matteawan is there need for sympathy. "The real cause for concern is the attitude of the public on the subject. It is reported that a Chicago lecturer, speaking in Kansas on the crime, said that the murderer should be acquitted and his remark was cheered by hundreds of women in his aunience. The same sentiments expressed in New York and Philadelphia society and in the press, show that there was a similar drift in public opinion elsewhere. That is the most ominous feature of the case. It is an indication of lawlessness that bodes ill for the future. "Who would be safe if young men of unregulated passions drew the inference, from the treatment of this criminal, that they might proceed to avenge some real or fancied wrongs by a pistol shot? To applaud an act so cowardly as to walk up to a man sitting peaceably in a public place and shoot him without remonstrance or warning, is to raise a criminal to the position of a hero. It is a step backward in our social progress, a disgrace to our civilization and an insult to Him who said, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.' "This crime reveals a condition of society that should give the patriotic citizen serious concern. History gives no warning so emphatic as that of the danger to a nation's life, that comes frpm depravity of this king among what are called its higher classes. It has been proved over and over agrin that the greatest peril to a nation is not its exterior enemies, but in wickedness and corruption in its own high places. When its aristocracy and its wealthy citizens devote their means to idle pleasures and the gratification of their lusts that nation is going to its fall. As the He prophet said, when he had to explain why a nation was swept out of existence. 'Pride, fullness of bread and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. They were haughty and committed abominytion; therefore, they were taken away.'" Concluded next week. THE BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. The Executive Committee of the Baptist State Convention met at Zion Baptist church, this city Wednesday Feb. 12. A very large number of the brethren were present and after transacting other routine matters the following program was arranged for the convention which meets at Sumter, S. C.. Wednesday before the first Sunday in June 1913, with the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Rev. E. W. Dick, pastor. Introductory Sermon: Dr. G. W. Raiford of Aiken, S. C. Doctrinal Sermon: Rev. D. F. Thompson of Greenwood. Educational Sermon: Dr. G. A. Goodwin of Springfield Baptist church, Greenville. Conventional Sermon: Rev. I. W. Williams of Cheraw. Saturday night: Dr. R. Kemp of Charleston. Missionary Sermon: Dr. J. D. Brooks of Chester. Sunday afternoon: Rev. A. L. Wilson of Society Hill. Sunday night: Rev. E. A. P. Cheek of Columbia, S. C. Rev. J. C. White of Union is Secretary of the Trustee Board of Morris College and reports that the affairs of the College are in good shape. Prof. Starks has made good from the very start and the Baptist brethren all over the State are rallying to his support. The Indicator is only $1 a year The Southern Indicator N. J. FREDERICK, EDITOR. W. AIKEN, NIX, CITY EDITOR. L. MORGAN MANAGER. Advertising Rates Made Known on Application. The Peabody Fund. We doubt very much whether Mr. Peabody would have left his millions just in the manner he did in 1866 if he could have foreseen the manner in which it has been handled. Not that the fund hasn't been honestly used but rather the manner. Although given for the help of the entire population of the South, the Negro, when the totals are considered, has been treated as though he was not a large part of that population. Furthermore there seems to have been certain members of the board whose chief object was to see just what plans they could carry through that would give as little to the Negro as possible. If there is any part of the South's population that needed the money of this Yankee philanthropist, it certainly is the Negro. There is not a real normal school in the whole South for the training of colored teachers maintained by any of the States, and yet that board never attempted to establish one. The idea seems seems to prevail that the Negro can just teach any how. But it is different when it comes to other races, training of the best is necessary. And now there is a quarrel in South Carolina ov this good yankee's money Carolina doesn't think she Civilization Upheld in Mississippi. A few days ago, an innocent Negro was lynched in that lawless State named Mississippi. The News Dispatch for once said that the Negro "would not confess." That was certainly wonderful, for who ever heard of a lynching before when the victim did not "confessf" The mob, which by the way seems to be the agency whereby civilization is now taught and upheld, was not satisfied, it wanted a Negro who would confess The victim was found and promptly bound to an, iron pump in the court yard. Wood, well saturated with kerosene, was piled around him, a lighted match applied and a thousand or more gentle, refined, cultured and religious spectators got a first class demonstration in the useful art of roasting. The officers of the law were interesting observers, they know who the chief cooks were for there was no attempt at disguise. No, nothing will be done; the coroner's jury will promptly find a verdict of "death caused by parties unknown to the jury." Of course that's all, must not civilization be upheld? And is not that the way to do it? Court houses are not made for any such thing as that. That's old fashion, the mob is the latest thing. Furthermore how can mobs learn to roast such high priced meats as beef, pork, lamb, etc, if they occasionally cannot practice on such cheap things as "niggers?" But Let the juries acquit; have they power to heal the field's black scorch? Can they banish memory of the wild-beast-maddened hour and the glare of the Obscene torch? Nay verily. The ghost of the slayer slain, escaping the fagot and cord, shall darken the face of the day; The verdict of man is in vain--- Hearken the voice of the Lord, "I will repay." The Black Touch. Legend tells us of a king who was so endowed that everything he touched turned to gold. Perhaps in many years to come, there may be a legend handed down to the generations yet to be telling of a people who once lived in a place called America which had what might be call the Black Touch. The peculiarity of the touch is that anyone not of that race coming in contact with it was forever undone. That certainly seems to be the case now. There is no white man in the State today who is in public or semi public life that dares stand out boldly for absolute fair and squire dealing with the Negro according to the privileges of an American citizen. There are many who believe i n such but they sing it low for fear of the "Black Touch." Most every legislator takes pains to see that he speaks and votes so that in after years the ghost of this spectre does not rise up against him. Especially will this be done now because of the character of the last campaign for governorship It is really amusing to see just how a recommendation for a little money for Negro education is couched, it seems that every line is all but an apology, Oh, if such conditions did not exist! How good would it be if things could just go on their merits. Who would not feel better? Who would not say that it would be better for all concerned? May the power of the "Black Touch" soon pass away and be forgotten. The "Hotel Jackson." While it is not our policy to advertise individuals in these columns, yet we must by way of commendation call attention to this splendid enterprise. It has long been a reproach to the colored population of this city that none seem to have business sagacity enough to open up a clean up to that place where there is no reproach lie for Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have provided a place where the most exacting may be satisfied. Nowhere can a better fitted cafe be found than that run in connection with the hotel. Neat, clean and well furnished is it and the service therein is first class in every particular. Now, let the colored people in other sections do likewise and some of the disadvantages of the colored traveler will at least be done away with. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jackson need to be congratulated. Prof. Robertson is Gratified. Laurens, S. C., Feb. 4, 1913. Prof. A. Robertson, Columbia, S. C. Dear Sir and Bro.: Please accept enclosed order $5.25 as a gift from the following namely: Prof. Thos. Sanders $1.00 Rev. T. W. Rice 1.00 St. Paul Baptist S. S. 2.00 J. W. Floyd .25 Jerry Eichelberger .25 E. P. McKinney .10 S. H. Garrett .10 Sallie Garlington .05 T. J. Garrett .25 W. P. Simpson .25 Hoping you a speedy recovery. Yours in Christ, T. J. Garrett. Supt. St. Paul Baptist S. S. JOB PRINTING. -- The Industrial Printing Company is turning out a number of very handsome jobs. People who know good printing when they see it, ask: "What white office did that work?" When informed that it was done by colored men, the rejoinder usually is that "the work does not look like that done by Negroes." We are it when it comes to job printing. Try us with a job. Industrial Printing Co., 916 Washington St., Phone 1732. BROOKLYN TABERNACLE BIBLE·STUDY·ON special favor, but entirely the poor of this world, rich in faith. But whoever concludes from this that God is prejudiced against the rich, or that all the rich are iniquitous and have gained their wealth through fraud, errs grievously. God is no respecter of persons. His estimation is from the standpoint of the heart. There are both good and bad rich men, just as there are both good and bad poor. Abraham, though Terah's youngest son, at the death of his father doubtless inherited all that remained of his possessions, including the share of Sarah, Abraham's wife and half-sister. Some have erred in the study of the chronology of the narrative. Abraham is mentioned first amongst his brethren because of his greater prominence, although he was the youngest son of Terah. "Not many great, rich or wise are called." After Abraham had accepted the Divine call and become a sojourner in Canaan, his flocks and herds increased greatly, under God's blessing. Others of God's servants in the past were greatly blessed with riches; for instance, Job. But the blessing of the Lord very rarely makes wealthy His saintly people during this Gospel Age. It may be asked. Why this change in God's dealings? The reply of the Scriptures is that up to the time of Christ, God's blessings were to men as men; but since then God's saints are "New Creatures in Christ." The terms of discipleship are that they sacrifice their claims to all earthly riches and blessings, to become heirs of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ to the Heavenly inheritance. God dealt with Abraham as a friend and promised him earthly blessings. But He accepts Jesus and His followers as sons, and promises them Heavenly things. Abraham's Friends Not Joint-Heirs. Lot was a man nearly Abraham's age, the son of Haran. God did not call Lot, nor any other of Abraham's relatives, but merely himself, to be the recipient of the promises. This did not hinder Lot from being with his uncle but permitted him to share the blessings of Divine providence, which guided Abraham's affairs. Similarly, the spiritual children of Abraham above are to the have a reflex blessing of spiritual influence through association with them. These spiritual children of Abraham Christ and His consecrated followers, are particularly specified as the heirs of the Abrahamic Promise, (Galatians 3:29). They All have a faith and a spirit of obedience similar to Abraham's. Jesus is their Head, as well as their Redeemer; and they become His disciples by a covenant of sacrifice, similar to His own. Riches Often Bring Trouble. Riches Often Bring Trouble. His blessing upon Abraham, shared by Lot, brought strife between their servants. Abraham perceived that the two families had better port. Lot assented. Abraham gave him his choice of country, and Lot chose the most fertile—the Plain of Sodom. Lot made his home in Sodom, while his flocks and herds were pastured in the region surrounding. Doubtless Lot's wife had to do with the choice. The family lived there three years. The riches of the country had a debasing effect upon the people. Lot's righteous soul was vexed—this more than offsetting the charm of country, which his wife loved Looking back with longing heart at the time of its destruction. she lost her life effect upon the people. Lot's righteous soul was vexed—this more than offsetting the charm of country, which his wife loved Looking back with longing heart at the time of its destruction, she lost her life. Abraham fixed his heart upon God's promises, which appertained to the future life. Sarah was a real helpmate and co-labored faithfully with him for their accomplishment. In these two families, both well intentioned, we see illustrated the difference between seeking chiefly the Divine approval and seeking chiefly earthly welfare. "Lot chose the plain of Sodom." Many Christian people today make mistakes similar to Lot's. They allow conflicting earthly interests to separate them from God's favor. Thus they involve themselves and their families in the share of the wicked. The Master's advice should be remembered—"Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness." God's Blessing Makes Rich. Whoever has God's blessing is rich indeed, regardless of the amount of earthly prosperity. Those whom the Lord makes rich with His promises and His favor have the joy which others vainly seek. These true riches are obtainable by all who learn of God's favor in Jesus Christ. God's Covenant with Abraham was not Heavenly, but earthly, and to an earthly people. But the seed is two fold—an earthly and a Heavenly Seed. The promises of God appertaining to these two seeds are very different as our next Study will show. MADAME C. J. WALKER IN CITY MADAME C. J. WALKER IN CITY Will be in Columbia till Saturday, February 15th. Madam C. J. Walker, the noted hair-culturist of Innianapolis, Ind. attended the South Carolina Race conference. She has decided to remain in Columbia until February 15th. She will then go to Orangeburg, Charleston and points in Florida before returning to Indianapolis. It will be well for as many of our colored people as possible, to meet this wonderful woman while she is in the South. Madam Walker has moved her head-quarters from 916 Washington street to the home of Rev. R. W. Baylor, 805 Washington street, on account of the need for more spacious quarters. It will be well to call and see her while she is in Columbia, Charleston and Florida. Madam Walker teaches the art of hairgrowing and guarantees to grow hair or refund your money. All persons desirous of taking treatment must bring comb, brush, and two (2) towels. For further information address Madam C. J. Walker, 805 Washington St., Columbia, S. C. Adv. Carl Ditan, the eminent pianist passed through the city this week while en route to Winston-Salem. SOUTHERN RAILWAY PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH COLUMBIA, B. C. Arrival and Departure of Trains. Corrected December 20, 1911. M. B.—The following schedule figures published only as information and not guiding. LEAVING FOR 18. Perry, Blackville, Barnwell, Allendale, Savannah, Jack- sonville 19. Kingville, Allendale and Savannah, local 16. Kingville, Orangeburg, Branchville, Savannah, Charleston 20. Kingville, Winnsboro, Chester, Rock Hill, Char- te and Northern points 18. Union, Spartanburg, Atlan- Ashville, Knoxville 18. Newbury, Knoxville, Ab- breville, Fulton, St. Louis 17. Kingville, Orangeburg, Branchville, Savannah, Charleston 18. Blackville, Savannah, Jack- sonville and Florida points 18. Batesburg, Trenton, Edg- elden, Alken, Augusta 14. Kingville, Savannah, Cam- den, Lancaster, Yorkville, Marlon, N. C. 27. "Carolina Special," Union, Spartanburg, Asheville, Knoxville, Lincoln 19. Newbury, Greenwood, Ab- breville, Anderson, Green- ville 18. Union, Spartanburg, Saluda, Dendersonville, Asheville 12. Winningsburg, Chester, Rock Hill, Charlotte 18. Perry, Blackville, Barnwell, Allendale, local 18. Hopkins, Gadsden, King- ville, Camden, Kersham, Lancaster, Yorkville, (daily except Sunday) 14. Kingville, Orangeburg, Summerville, Charleston 14. Cunningham, Spartanburg, Branchville, Savannah, Charleston 7. Lexington, Batesburg, Edfielden, Trenton, Aug- gusta (local) 12. Chester, Rock Hill, Char- lotte, Washington, New York 4. Union and Spartanburg 4.00pm NO. 14 INVIVING FROM 24. Savannah, Ville, Perry, Jack- sonville 15. Charleston, Savannerville, Branchville, Blackville 10. Savannerville, local 31. New York, Washington, Lynchburg, Charlotte 12. Spartanburg, Union, local 14. Cunningham, Rock Hill, Winnsboro, Ridgeway 8. Augusta, Edfielden, Trenton, Alken, Batesburg, Lex- ington 10.50am 14. Alken, Barnwell, Black- ville, Perry 11.25am 17. Yorkville, Rock Hill, Lan- caster, Camden, Sumter, Kingville, (daily except Sunday) 12.25pm 14. Charleston, Savannerville, Branchville, Orangeburg, Kingville 12.40pm 17. Carolina Special, Char- leston, Sumter, Ville, Branchville, Orangeburg 12.50pm 14. Greenville, Anderson, Bel- ton, Greenwood Newber- 14. Memphis, Knoxville, Ashe- ville, Spartanburg, Union 14. Lancaster, Kersham, Cam- den, Sumter, Kingville 14. Carolina Special, Cline- nville, Spartanburg, Ashe- ville, Spartanburg 14. Augusta, Edfielden, Trent- on, Batesburg 16.40pm 14. Tomes, Jacksonville, Sav- annerville, Allendale, Black- ville, Alken 16.50pm 11. Charleston, Savannerville, Branchville, Knoxville 10.20am 10.40pm 10. Knoyville, Asheville, Hen- dersonville, Startanburg, Nos. 51 and 52 the Southern's Southern's Southern's Southern's solid through trains Jacksonville, to Washington, carrying through Pullman shearing cars and sliding cars between Jacksonville and York. Nos. 5 and 10 carry Pullman Bushflet shearing cars, which run between Jacksonville and Chennai. Nos. 15 and 16 carry Pullman sleeping cars between Charleston and Greenville. Complete information as to all schedules, etc., gladly furnished upon application to City Ticket office, 1613 Main St., Columbia, S. C. 'Phone 99. L. D. Robinson, C. P. and T. A.; J. McLean, D. P. A. Columbia, S. C.; John A. A. G. A. Atlanta Ge. B. H. Coapam, V. P. & M. W. H. For Hot or Cold Soda, Ice Cream, Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionaries and Stationery. II05 Washington Street. P. R. REESE, Prop. Phone -: 2820 THE NEW TAILOR SHOP Suits Made to Order At Reasonable Prices. Cleaning, Pressing and Altering. Work Called For And Delivered On Short Notice Ladies' Work A Specialty. M. L. SEWELL, Prop. 1128 Gates St., Columbia, S.C. Near Cor. Gervais AUTO TRANSFER Service at any hour-Day or Night Prompt service. Special rates by the hour. I am the reliable TRANSFER MAN. Wm. L. NEAL PHONES 1769 and 2445 1411 Pine Street SEABOARD AIR LINE. Schedules effective Jan. 5, 1913. (Subject to change without notice.) Not guaranteed. NORTHBOUND. No 66—Lv. Columbia. No 68—Lv. Columbia. No 84—Lv. Columbia. No 98—Lv. Columbia. SOUTHBOUND. No 99—Lv. Columbia. No 69—Lv. Columbia. No 81—Lv. Columbia. No 61—Lv. Columbia. No 43—Lv. Columbia. Trans 98, Columbia, seaboard FL Limited; 81 and 84, Florida, Cuba Special; 43 and 66, Seaboard Fast Mail; 58, local to Hamlet; 69 and 61, local to Savannah. TICKET OFFICE, 1225 MAIN ST. Phone 574. C. E. Boisseau, Jr., city ticket agent, Columbia, S. C. J. J. S. Etchberger, travelling companion, Columbia, C. C. C.W. Small division passenger OFFICE HOURS: PHONE 1833 8 TO 9 A.M. 1 TO 3 P.M. 5 TO 7 P.M. DR. C. E. STEPHENSON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE, N. C. Mutual Building. Cor. Washington and Park Sts. COLUMBIA, S. C. L.W. Wilson Desires to thank everybody for the patronage given him last year and he begs the public to continue to continue to call on him. Besides a full line of choice Groceries, Fruit, Cigars and Tobacco. He handles wood and vegetables Don't fail to call on him for anything. L. W. Wilson Cor., Assembly and Devine Sts. Columbia S. C. DAVID SMITH AUTO Transfer SPECIAL RATES BY THE HOUR Prompt and Polite Service at Any Hour—Day or Night. Your Patronage Respectfully Solicited. Price 25c to Any Part of the City. Phone 3073 1120 BLOSSOM ST. C. A. FERGUSON A. B. CASKET, COFFIN, ROBE, BOX Embalming I have lately added Landaus, etc., to my Undertaking Establishment. When in need of Landaus for special occasions call at Office or Phone 1488. Prompt Attention Given Every Call. OFFICE: 1017 LADY STREET COLUMBIA, S. C. EXPERIENCED UNDERTAKER AND LICENSED EMBALMER CALL AND SEE MANIGAULT & KEESE Dispensers of Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Shoes, Hats Suit Cases Trunks and Jewelry Ladies' and Gents Suits Made to Order. Cleaning and Pressing Attached. Jewelry Repaired. 1107 Washington Street Phone 1659 Columbia, -- South Carolina DR. M. A. EVANS, Physician & Surgeon DR. RUTH B. CARROI Specialist, Diseases of the Chest. Office & Residence, 1007 Lady St. Phone 744 D. T. Tindal THE TAILOR, stands ready at all times to Clean, Press, Repair and Dye your Suits on the shortest possible notice. Our Tailoring Depart is complete. Give me a trial and be convinced. D. T. TINDALL, Tail 1118 1-2 Washington St For Tailoring Expert Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing CALL ON W. H. Young 1118 1-2 Washington Street PHONE - - - - - - 5 One of the FINED Cafes in the South for Colored. AMERICAN and EUROPEAN PLAN. HOT and COLD EATHS EVERYTHING SANITARY. Ice Cream and Soda Water Attached. MADAM L. C. JACKSON, Prop. Phone 2059 1018 Washington St. EDISTO FISH HOUSE F. W. Williams, Proprietor Dealer in all kinds of fresh FISH OYSTERS, GAME CHICK- ENS, EGGS and VEGE TABLES. Phones 892 and 141 1121-23 Washington Street B. DIFTLAR WATCH MAKER & JEWELER Dealer in WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELRY ALL WORK GUARANTEED Old GOLD & SILVER Bought. 1104 Washington Street. We Have $20,000 To Loan On Real Estate. We also offer the Laboring Man the best guaranteed income in case of sickness accident and death. For further information apply to Life & Casual Ins. Co. of Tennessee. G. L. HICK, Supt. Dist. Office: 1623 Main St. Columbia, S. C. When You Build, See Us A good house may be spoiled by its trimmings. Come here and get the right kind of building materials. Glass also needs attention. We offer special prices on glass to merchants, factories, etc. For your doors---closing them without the slam---use the Blount Door Check. Let us demonstrate it to you. Yes, we have a good many things you want for completing your home. We sell the best of paints---all colors many good makes. Come to us for what you want. Lorick & Lowrance, Inc. Phones 78,79,166,366. FROST PROOF CABB GUARANTEED TO SATIRE FROM THE ORIGINAL CABBAGE EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. CHARLESTON LARGETYPE. SUCCESSSTORE. The Exhibition. Chicago Glenn. St. Alphond. TRADE MARK COPYRINT Established 1868. Paid in Capital. We grow the first FROST PROOF PLANTS in 1868. fed cattle, hay, corn and sold more cabbage p. States combined. WHY? Occasion of plants must be it is time to set these plants in your section to get sell for the most money. WE SOW THREE TONS OF Earn Your Plants for a Slight Service. Postage Paid 20 cents per 100 plants. By express, buye special rates, vary over 4,000 for $1.00; 1,000 to 4,000 $1 thousands; 10,000 and over $1.00 per thousand. WM. C. GERATY, CO., Box 182 1525-27 Main St., Columbia, S.C. FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY CUSTOMERS FROM THE ORIGINAL CABBAGE PLANT GROWERS EARLY ZENZER WAKEFIELD, CHARLESTON LARGESTYE WAKEFIELD, Al St. Louis SUCCESSION, The Excelsior The Excelsior AUGUSTA TRUCKER, A little later shannon Succession, SHORES FEMINED PLAT BUTTON, Largest and latest Cabbage TRADE MARK COPYRIGHTED Established 1868. Paid in Capital Stock $30,000.00 We grow the first FROST PROOF PLANTS in 1868. Now have over twenty thousand satisfied customers. We have grown and sold more cabbage plants than all other persons in the Southern States combined. WILL HAVE PLANTS to sell your money back. Order now. It is time to set these plants in your section to get early cabbage, and they are those that sell for the most money. WE SOW THREE TONS OF CABBAGE SEED PER SEASON. Earn Your Plants for a Slight Service—Ask Us How Prices on Cabbage plants by mail Postage Paid 30 cents per 100 plants. By express, buyer paying express charges, which under special rate is very low, 500 for $1.00; 1,000 to 4,000 $1.50 per thousand; 5000 to 8000, $1.25 per thousand; 10,000 and over $1.00 per thousand. WM. C. GERATY, CO., Box 182 Yonges Island, S. C. COLUMBIA, NEWBERRY & LAURENS R. R. Schedule in effect October 6, 1910. Subject to change without notice. Schedules indicated are not guaranteed. A. C. L. 52 53. Lv. Charleston 6:10am 10:00pm Lv. Sumter 9:41am 6:20pm Lv. Columbia C. N. & N. 11:15am 4:55pm Lv. Prosperity 12:42pm 3:34pm Lv. Newberry 12:56pm 2:36pm Lv. Clinton 1:50pm 2:36pm Lv. Laurens 1:55pm 2:12pm Ar. Greenville 4:00pm 12:20pm Ar. Spartanburg 4:06pm 12:20pm S. A. L. Ar. Abbeville 8:55pm 1:02pm Ar. Greenwood 8:27pm 1:33pm Ar. Athens 6:06pm 10:30pm Ar. Atlanta 8:45pm 8:00pm Lv. Columbia C. L. 9:00pm 11:15pm Lv. Greerville 6:26pm 9:60pm Lv. Berry 6:44pm 9:32pm Lv. Clinton 7:35pm 8:44pm Lv. Laurens 7:66pm 8:20pm Ar. Greenville 9:30pm 7:00am S. A. L. Ar. Abbeville 2:66am 3:05am Ar. Athens 1:55am 11:59pm Ar. Atlanta 1:55am 11:59pm Nos. 52 and 53 arrive and depart Comm Union Station, Columbia, daily, and run through between Charleston and Greenville. Nos. 54 and 55 arrive and depart Charleston street, Columbia, daily, exert Sunday, and run through between Columbia and Greenville. For information ask agent or write W. J. C. CHAPMAN P. T. M. Wilmington, N. C. Quickly and Neatly Done by The Industrial Printing Company. 916 Washington Street TRAVEL VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY In all Parts of the UNITED STATES Winter Tourist Tickets Now on Sale. Low Round Trip Fares Attractive Train Service Convenient Schedules For detailed information apply to any Representative or Ticket Agent of this Company. , Columbia, S.C. CABBAGE PLANTS SATISFY CUSTOMERS CABBAGE PLANT GROWERS ACCESSION. BUSTA TRUCKER, the New York land Variety. than Succession. SHORT STEMMED LAUNDRY. Largest and Latest Cabbage. COPYRIGHTED Capital Stock $30,000.00 $ in 1883. Now have over twenty thousand satis- charge plants than all other persons. In the Southern discus or so send your money back. Order now. Please call or e-mail your orders that ONS OF CABBAGE SEED PER SEASON. Service—Ask Us How Prices on Cabbage plants—By mail, buyer paying express charges, which under $4,000 $1.50 per thousand; $500 to $800; $1.25 per 182 Yonges Island, S. C. SPIRITISM SAID TO BE DEMONISM. A most interesting little brochure has recently come off the press setting forth with Bible proofs that the com- Hist Mediums is of Demon origin. The writer traces his subject through the Scriptures from the time when certain of the holy angels became disobedient. He proves from the Scriptures that these fallen spirits personate the human dead, with whose past history, spirits, though invisible are thoroughly acquainted. He shows that they also frequently personate the Creator and the Redeemer, commanding their deceived ones to pray, do penance, etc. This, however, is merely to lead them on and to bring them more thoroughly under demonical control. Sometimes by breaking down the natural barrier, the human will, they possess their victim, and rule him more or less to his ruin—frequently sending such to the mad-house. Numerous illustrations, Scriptural and otherwise, are given. The price of the little book is but ten cents; it should be in the hands of all interested in Spiritism or who have friends interested therein. Enclose five two-cent stamps to the Bible and Tract Society, 17 Hicks street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Rev. D. F. Thompson of Green- wood was in the city this week. ABRAHAM, THE HEBREW. Genesis 12:1-9—Feb. 16. "I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing."—Verse 2. BRAHAM is one of the greatest characters in history. God's promises made to him constitute the foundation of faith for Jews. Christians and Mohammedans, although many of them are not aware of the fact. The Jews are Abraham's descendants through Isaac and Jacob; while Mohammedans represent especially Ishmael and Esau. Christians profess to have become belts to the chiefest blessings promised to Abraham's Seed, by becoming Joint-heirs with Christ Jesus, whom they consider the antitype of Isaac. The New Testament claim is that the Church of Christ is the antitype of Rebecca, Isaac's wife and joint-heir; and that Christ and the Church as the Spiritual Seed of Abraham, will be God's agency in blessing the nations. But much of the New Testament teachings was lost during the Dark Ages. Christians forget that they were called to be joint- Spiritual seed of Abraham, will be God's agency in blessing the nations. But much of the New Testament teachings was lost during the Dark Ages. Christians forgot that they were called to be joint-heirs in Messiah's Kingdom, to bless all the families of the earth. Instead, they got the narrow view that merely the Elect would be saved, who to all eternity would look over the battleships of Heaven and see all others of mankind in torture, and hear their groans to all eternity. Only now are Bible students getting back to the teachings of Scripture Only now are we learning the true import of St. Paul's words. "If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's Seed, and heirs according to the promise." God's Call to Abraham. Abraham's birthplace was Ur, one hundred twenty miles north of the Persian Gulf. His father Terah was a heathen. Polytheism prevailed—the worshiping of many gods. From Ur, the family migrated to Haran, about five hundred miles in the direction of Palestine. There Abraham remained until Terah's death. God's dealings with Abraham, according to St. Stephen (Acts 7:2, 3), began while he was in Ur. God called him out of his evil surroundings, to be the founder of a new nation, holy and obedient to God. The migration from Ur to Haran took the family away from the idolatrous scenes of the tropics to pastoral life. In harmony with the Divine call, Abraham, then seventy-five years old, his wife Sarah, and his nephew Ios, with their flocks and herds, moved to Canaan after the death of Terah. Abraham's Great Faith In God. Abraham was full of faith. This feature of his character especially endeared him to the Almighty, who, because of it, styled him His friend. The Bible does not claim that Abraham was perfect. The reverse of this is declared—"There is none righteous [perfect], no, not one." (Romans 3:10). None measure up to the glorious image of God represented by Adam. Abraham was not the friend of God because of his great education, nor for his wonderful intellectual powers. Nevertheless, he had intellectual powers. The fact that he was very rich indicates that he was a good manager. His skill as a leader was shown when Lot and the wealthy Sodomites were taken captive by Chedorlaner. Abraham promptly armed three hundred and eleighteen of his servants, pursued the victors and recovered the spoils. But it was not for his skill as a general that God loved Abraham. The special quality that God esteemed in him is repentedly mentioned in the Bible as having been his faith. "Abraham believed God." Children of Abraham. Abraham's children, from God's standpoint, include only those who have faith in God. The original evil en, from God's enly those who The original evidence of this faith and obedience was circumcision of the flesh, figuratively representing a turning away from sin to obedience to God. Circumcision has become largely a ceremony with the Jews. Such faithless circumcision entitles them to no spe THE LORD cial Divine favor. But all Jews who still trust in the promises made to Abraham will soon be recipients of marked evidences of Divine blessing through Messiah, who soon is to set up God's Kingdom. St. Paul explains that all true Christians become the Spiritual Seed of Abraham—heirs of certain spiritual promises, as the natural seed are heirs of certain earthly promises, not yet full filled. As the natural seed must maintain circumcision to mark their separation from the Gentiles, so the Spiritual Seed must have circumcision of the heart—separating them from the world and from sin, marking them as "peculiar people, zealous of good works." We exhort both Jews and Christians to honesty and faithfulness—obedience to God: the one class, that they may inherit the Heavenly promises; the other, that they may be ready for the inheritance which will be theirs as soon as the Heavenly, Spiritual Seed of Abraham shall have been completed by the First Resurrection. Headed by SALEM TUTT WHITNEY HOMER TUTT and BLANCHE THOMPSON IN A DAZZLING NEW PRODUCTION Book and Lyrics by Salem Tutt Whitney Music by T. L. Corwell, Whitney, Tutt and Watterson THE DIXIELAND DRILL THE DANCING CONTESTS RAG TIME JUBILEE THE SPECTACULAR BATTLE SCENE SEATS ON SALE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14. Special invitation to our Lady customers to call and examine our Bargain Counter. You can save one third of ACTUAL COST. Watch the growth of the big c. All mail orders promptly filled. Phone 1766 M. JAMES Shoe Repair Shop. I repair, half sole, whole sole and heel shoes on short notice and at prices in keeping with the cost of Leather. All work guaranteed. Send your shoes to me, M. JAMES 716 Assembly St. Columbia. The attention of our readers is called to the advertisement of the special service at Wesley M. E. church, Sunday Feb. 9 th, which appears in another column. THE MALE AND FEMALE OCTETTE THE GRAND ENSEMBLE SINGING THE SONG HITS OF THAT FAMOUS COMEDIAN, SALEM TUTT WHITNEY N. H. COLLINS 1125 Washington St., Columbia, S. C. Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry or Anything of Value Bargains in Unredeemed Diamonds, Watches Jewelry, Sporting Goods, Etc. Our Specialty—Trunks and Suit Cases. It Place in the City for Quick and Polite Ser- We also Carry a Full Line of Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccoes. H. Reeves, Phelix Pagan Manager Foreman S. Washington St. OK FOR THE SIGN. Bridge Work a Special Gas Administered Hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 1429 Washington Street Coming back to add new laurels those already gained in past seasons, "The Smart Set," is announced for the Columbia Theatre on Monday night Feb. 17. "This season the management of that justly popular attraction announces an entire new production, keeping only the title and that clever comedian, Salem Tutt Whitney and his able companion in the production of continuous laughs, Homer Tutt, and of course, a chorus of dark-skinned beauties in keeping with the well-established policy of having the niftiest chorus of any musical show on tour. The scenic production is new and more elaborate than ever, the costumes are superb creations of a master mind, and the story is built to display the best abilities of the army of entertainers with that show. The music is by T. L. Corwell, whose work is well known throughout the breadth of the country, the story is by the comedian himself and in originality is rivelled only by the ability, the author as an entertainer, and must therefore be the scene of excellence. The company claims to carry the best singing and dancing chorus in America and having held that place unchallenged in past seasons, it is safe to say that this season the reputation will be more firmly established than heretofore.—Adv. THE WONDERFUL KNOWLEDGE TO CURE DISEASES BY HYGIENE. KNOWLEDGE COMES FROM UNDERSTANDING. SO GET UNDERSTANDING. IT IS THE GREAT WELL SPRING OF BETTER HEALTH TO HIM OR HER WHO HATH IT. I will be in Columbia, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15, and will be in the Carroll building from 11 a. m., to 1:30 p. m., each day of the conference, and at my office in the Carroll building, 916 Washington Street from 10 a. m., to 10:30 a. m., and from 7 p. m., to 9 p. m. Get ready and bring your money with you if you want to leave feeling good. Tell your sick friends of my coming. Have it announced in your church, Sunday and public schools—and in that way do a little mission work for the sick and afflicted in your community by simply speaking of me. Prices run from $7.50 to $20.00 according to your troubles and long standing. Special troubles cost $5 and $10 extra. All you need to do in writing me is just to state how your troubles affect you, and how long and I will send you the price. If you cannot read well it will pay you to come and see me. And I will do you just like I have done and am still doing Bishops, leading white and colored ministers, lawyers, bankers, mayors, chiefs of police, clerks of court, merchants, conductors, farmers, etc. My suffering friend of either sex, if you can afford to recognize what the above class of people have tried and are endorsing after one month to twenty year's experience, See or, write me today. The Hygienic Man, 27 Clingman Ave. Asheville, N C. (Call Telephone 290.) —Adve. tisement. Do as you think best not as others think. Rea. C. F. Whittenburg of Spartanburg was in the city this week. Dr. Henry Hardy of Spartanbnrg spent awhile in the city this week. The commercial field is the great unknown so far as the Negro is concerned. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Simklns Jr. of Sumter, S. C. attended the Corn Show last week. When the Negro learns how to ool his money, there will be more successful business enterprises. Mrs. Nell Simkins was called to Spartanburg last week on account of the death of her grandmother. Miss Sallie Mae Watson of Ridge Springs, S. C.; is visiting her sister Mrs. J. A. Howard on Lumber street. Mr. J, M. Nix of the Mayesville, S. C. Industrial Institute attended the Farmer's conference here last week. The Globe Theatre will be open Monday Feb. 17 from 3 p. m. to 8 p. m. on account of "Smart Set's" Musical Comedy. Books of subscription for the S C. Union Bank, by colored people are open. Have you subscribed? See notice of same in another column. Mrs. J. D. Barnes after a month's visit to her parents, Rev. and Mrs. M. G. Johnson of Waverley, left Friday morning for her home in Portsmouth, Va. At Saint Luke's Church last Sunday night Miss Daisy Jackson sang as the offertory. "I'm a Pilgrim" by Herbert Johnson. Her accompanist was Mrs. Jeffers. The chief rendered Martin's Magnificat and Nunc Dimitis. Mr. H. N. Vincent the popular and very efficient P. O. clerk has succeeded in getting a transfer to the carrier force. He has been assigned to route 6 and will go on about the first. Henry has made a "cracker-jack" clerk, and we believe the same will be said of him as a carrier. MISS OLIVE C. SHELTON has completed the course of hair growing under Mme. C. J. Walker of Indianapolis, Indiana and will begin giving treatments Monday Feb. 17th at 2 o'clock 1424 Park St. All persons desiring their scalp treated will be welcome. Mr. Tandy Williams, the popular porter of the Gresham hotel at Spartanburg made a flying trip to Columbia Tuesday. He was in such a big hurry that he could not find time to look up the Indicator man, but snatched time enough to stop at Pinckney's torsorial parlor to get John Twitty to shape his hair and also to send Mr. Twitty whizzing diagonally across the street. Mr. Williams is an all-round good fellow and his many admirers were delighted to have him for a few hours in the capital city. Down at the Union Baptist church a few nights ago, the members tendered a reception to Mrs. Lilla B. Hall, the charming, vivacious wife of the Rev. Dr.R. B Hall, the wide-awake and justly popular pastor of that church. Quite a crowd had assembled. After remarks suited to the occasion, by Deacon Wilson and Mrs. Fields, Prof. John R. Wilson, formally presented Mrs. Hall to the waiting friends. It was the wife of their own esteemed pastor. Mrs. Hall was received and treated as such. The delicacies which caused the tables to groan were too numerous to mention. In the short address Mrs. Hall made, acknowledging courtesies received she gave additional evidence of her superb, innate refinement and charming manners. She may well be regarded as a distinctive addition to Columbia's colored religious and social life. The Social Corner The season of Lent has cast a gloom over social affairs, but still there were a few small entertainments both this week and last. Miss Jackson of Asheville and Mrs. Robert Jeffers, who was Miss Zenobia Lindsey, were the honored guests of several functions. Mrs. Hipp was hostess to them on Thursday afternoon of last week, and Mrs. Henry Vincent gave in their honor a small whist party of four tables on Friday evening. Mrs. Vincent serbed an elaborate buffet supper. The prize winners were Mrs. Jeffers, Miss Sylvia Pryor and Miss Daisy Jackson and d Messrs. Monroe Lindsey and E. H. Wiley. One of the most enjoyable affairs of the week was Wednesday afternoon when Mrs. John Cornwell and Miss Cornwell were "at home" informally to their friends. The entire first floor was thrown en suite. Five games were played, the winners being Mrs. Vincent, Miss Ethelind Thompson and Messrs. R. H. Paul and Henry Wallace. After the games a delightful repast of two courses was served. Among those present were Mesdames E. M. Levy, N. Jerome Frederick, R. O. Jeffers, Aiken Nix, H. E. Williams, Alonza Hardy, H. N. Vincent, David Meens, Misses Fannie and Olive Shelton, Ethelind Thompson, S. B. Gantt J. O. Poinsette, Estelle Perrin, Sylvia Pryor, Evelyn Naudin, Rosalie Johnson, Kate Lindsey, Daisy Jackson and Daisy Myers. Doctors Henry Cooper, B. F. Thomas, Messrs. Louis Gaten, M. Lindsey, Henry Wallace, T. L. Owens, R. H. Paul and Joseph F. Bomar of Spartanburg. Mrs. Spencer Barre entertained Wednesday night after the recital of Mme. Booker. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Barre's hospitality were Mme. Booker, Mrs. Jeffers, Mrs. Frederick, Misses Daisy Jackson and Kate Lindsey, Dr. Hardy, Messrs. H. Wallace, M. Lindsey, J. Bomar. Misses Ruby Bolden, Nellie Barre and Coral Smith served deliciously brewed punch. At midnight the hostess served a tempting supper a la buffet of several courses. MADAM BOOKER READS AT SIDNEY PARK. Columbia has seldom had the pleasure of hearing a reader of the calibre of Madam Dayse Booker, who gave a recital at Sidney Park church iast Wednesday evening. The four selections that the reader gave showed her versatility and were as follows: The Blacksmith's Story, Dunbar's Encouragement, a selection depicting a little mischievous girl, and the dramatic poem of Italian life called the Confessional, The histrionic ability displayed by Madam Booker was markedly apparent in each selection. Perhaps her Negro dialect did not always ring true but any deficiency along this line was more than made up by the delightfully humorous activity. In the "Confessional," the character Nina runs the gamut of the emotions, love, jealousy, hatred, fear, revenge, contition all of which the artist portrayed most convincingly. Mrs. Jeffers assisted by Miss Daisy Jackson and Dr. Henry Hardy of Spartanburg rendered several musical numbers that received hearty applause. SPECIAL SERVICES AT WESLEY. Last Sunday was a memorable day for Wesley's congregation and friends, because of the two interesting and unusual services that were held in the beautiful edifice on Garvais street. In the morning Rev. C. C. Scott, the pastor, preached a special sermon, the theme of which was "Housebuilding and House-keeping" based on the text "Set thine house in order, for thou shalt die and not live," II Kings 20-1. The sermon was replete with wholesome advice presented HARDY, PINCKNEY -&- BIGGS. COLUMBIA'S LEADING COLORED UNDER TAKERS & PRACTICAL LICENSED EMBALMERS [Image of three men in formal attire, with the central figure wearing a suit and bow tie, flanked by two others in similar formal wear. The background is plain, with no additional details.]] HARDY, PINCKNEY & BIGGS 1006 WASHINGTON ST., PHONE 1695 with the literary finish for which the discourses of Rev. Scott are noted. Prof. F H. Thomas had charge of the music, which statement is sufficient to convince one of the excellence of that part of the service At night an unusually large congregation, consisting of representatives of all denominations was present. Among the ministers taking part were Revs. W. D. King, J. H. Johnson, A. P: Hill, I. Keitt and John Simmons o f Camden. Speaker M. L. Smith failed to appear, but in lieu of him, Mrs. Dayse Booker made the principal address. This lady has been heard so often in lectures and readings during the past three weeks that it is really superfluous to speak in terms of praise of her masterful discourse last Sunday night. It was the topic of conversation in Columbia next morning. The offering for the day amounted to $34. A worn as to Rev. Scott. During his incumbency as pastor of Wesley M. E. church, the attendance has more than trebled. Perhaps this may be accounted for, in that this gentleman is so well knifwn in this community particularly to the Columbians of an elder day and their descendants. Widely read, and broad in views, Rev. Scott has a mission to young men. Neqt Sunday will be a great day also. Rev. C. C. Jacobs field worker for the Board of Sunday schools will preach at the 11 o'c'ock service in the morning and address the Sunday school in the afternoon. Rev. E. B. Burrows, D. D. District Supt. will preach at night. The pasror extends a cordial welcome to the public. Notice of Opening Books of Subscription of the South Carolina Union Bank. Pursnant to the commission issued by Hon. R. M. McCown, Secretary of State, dated February 7, 1913, notice is hereby given that books of subscription to the capital stock of the South Carolina Union Bank at I, S. Leevy's establishment, 1221 Taylor St., Columbia, S C., on Monday February 10. 1913, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. The corporation proposes to do a general banking business and to have each, all and every power necessary or usual for the conduct of said business, etc., etc. The capital stock is $20,000, divided into 2 000 shares of the par value of ten dollars each, and the principal place of business will be Columbia, S. C. All persons who attended the race conference will take notice and at once write Rev. J. H. Bodies PREPARED for SHIPMENT to any part of the World. Just received the FINEST Funeral CAR, (hearse) in this State for COLORED people at a cost of $2.500.00. All work receive our prompt and personal attention NOTICE Rev. Richard Carroll will con lectures at 916 Washington street 16th, he will lecture on "Letter to Sunday the doors will be open to Everybody can come Sunday. " have been attending these lectu daps, is very anxious to have the Hear The Lect "Burn Tha Carroll will continue his Washington street. Next week he on "Letter Burning" will be open to women, one Sunday. The larger group these lectures for theious to have the lecture the Lecture ON in That L Rev. Richard Carroll will continue his Sunday afternoon lectures at 916 Washington street. Next Sunday, February 16th, he will lecture on "Letter Burning or Burn This Letter" Sunday the doors will be open to women, men, boys and girls. Everybody can come Sunday. The large crowd of men who have been attending these lectures for the past three Sundaps, is very anxious to have the lectures continued. Hear The Lecture Sunday, "Burn That Letter" "IN MEMORY." Prof. J. D. Baldwin departs weeks ago and by his death he but we feel our loss is his gain. His place is vacant to Which never can His smiling face we Until we meet on We know thou art p Abel, sleep and ta We loved thee dearly But Jesus loved th Peaceful be thy sile Peaceful in thy g Thou no more will j Thou no more our Dearest friend you Thy loss we deeply But 'tis God that ha He can all our son Yet again we hope When our work o Then in heaven with And with Jesus f Baldwin departed from by his death his friends, loss is his gain. ace is vacant in his home which never can be filled, shilling face we see no need we meet on the golden show thou art peacefully, sleep and take thy revered thee dear, Jesus loved the best. ful be thy silent slumber, weeful in thy grave so loot no more will join our ness no more our sorrow be best friend you have left, loss we deeply feel, is God that hath bereft can all our sorrows hear again we hope to meet you en our work on earth is in heaven with joy to go with Jesus forever dw Prof. J. D. Baldwin departed from this world a few weeks ago and by his death his friends feel a great loss, but we feel our loss is his gain. Greenville, S. C, Feb. 12. Johnson, 2029 Marion St., advising him of the number of shares desired. Dated at Columbia, S. C. February 7, 1913. E. J. SAWYER, W. D. CHAPPELLE, C. C. SCOTT, T. A. WILLIAMS, J. H. JOHNSON, Corporators. LADIES' AND MISSES' SHOES. A Specialty for Comfort. We have a full line of all styles of the best qualities for the season. Our shoes are good. Our prices reasonable. E. P. & F. A. DAVIS, COLUMBIA, S. C. continue his Sunday afternoon eet. Next Sunday, February or Burning or Burn This Letter" to women, men, boys and girls. The large crowd of men who fures for the past three Sun- the lectures continued. ture Sunday, at Letter" MEMORY." parted from this world a few his friends feel a great loss, ain. t in his home n be filled, we see no more in the golden shore. peacefully sleeping, take thy rest. the best. ident slumber, grave so low, join our number, sorrow know. have left us here ply feel, math bereft us, borrows heal. to meet you on earth is done. with joy to greet you, forever dwell. A FRIEND. SAM KING'S LUNCH ROOM Home made Bread, Rolls and Pies. Excellent meals. Prompt Service. SAM KING, Proprietor. Moved to I318 Park Street. Telephone 2831.