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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30

ering of souls and wonderful the pay
ing of debts, even the canceling Of the
irst mortgage in years.
This young man has forged his way
TO the front in the affairs OF the moth
er conference and district. He IS the
treasurer of his conference. the high
est position of trust of this body. and
for the third time has been elected sue
cessively Il delegate to the general con-
ference His district has Endorsed him
for business manager Of the PUBLISH
ing house in Philadelphia. and from
the many expressions appearing daily
be not only enjoys the high esteem OF
his connection. but will receive a pop
ular election.
DR. Thornton is highly qualified for
The office Of business manager. He is
business man Of experience and sue
cess to begin with. He has the happy
faculty of ways and means in every
hing with which he is identified. He
mas built several churches. parsonages.
paid mortgages. built the first Camp
and is the director and secretary of
several racial enterprises.
The book room is the oldest depart
nent OF the A. NJ. Il. church. All the
church literature is printed by its
press: it's the home of the oldest pa
Der. the Christian Recorder; it's the
ride of the church in the east. In
historic importance 1t stands next to
be mother church itself. The centen-
NAL of African Methodism will be cele-
brated in Philadelphia in 1916. and her
children will assemble In this grand
old city Of liberty. not only to view
the sacred site where rest the bones
Of the illustrious Allen and to review
her progress Of the past century. but
to behold her Oldest offspring. the
book room, intact and prosperous.
To .his end the First district has
called forth one Of her brightest and
ablest sons in the person of the Rev.
Montrose William Thornton to take
charge of this work for the next four
years. and Its faith is that this young
man will prove to the world that the
glory Of the book department has moi
departed
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30
DR.. ". W.T.VERNON
up FOR BISHOP
EmInentIy Qualified to FIJI
Highest Church Office.
MAN OF NATIONAL REpU7E.

Popular Demand For the Services Of
the Loyal Churehman and Noted Edu-
eator~Subjsct For Serious consid-
GRAFTON by the A. M. e. Conference.
Western University His Monument.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30

cation. by training. by experience, by
ability and by religious fidelity to fill
any position with honor and dignity
that the church could confer upon
him That Is why his admirers are
making this country wide suggestion
OF his name-this. too, in spite Of the
fact that he has not announced his
candidacy.
His rise in the church has been by
those stages of development that be-
speak for preparedness. He received
his bachelors and masters degrees
from Lincoln institute. He studied at
Wilberforce, from whence he received
the degree Of doctor of divinity and
subsequently the degree of doctor OF
laws.
DIR. vernons greatest work is as an
educator. His greatest masterpiece Is
the Western university, at Quindaro.
Kan. 1t was Western university that
made him a national figure. for the
story Of how he went there and de-
veloped that school from its place Of
inslgnlficance to one of the greatest
schools in African MethodIsm touched
a responsive chord in the hearts Of
Lue AneIICdu pcOppo oAO AASAuS AAAAAs -,
national figure.
Here he went with his splendid
Christian wife. who is the daughter OF
the late Bishop Embry. She has been
a great helpmate to him. Side by side
they worked for the development OF
that school. and she has been by his
side in the accomplishment Of the sub
sequent work that has come to him
The high positions that he has held In
church and state. the excellent contact
that he has had with eminent men OF
all races. his great ability. the fact that
he Is in the prime of life. able to per
| form great services for the church and
| for humanity. the fact that he has
made good In the positions to which ne
has been called. made good as presi
| dent of Western university. represent
ed his church honorably In high gov.
ernmantal life and the culture and
bearing of true Christian gentleman
these are prominent reasons why his
friends throughout the country iook
with favor IN the idea of presenting
his name to TIE general conference fol
one Of the b Shoprics Of the great AZ
ricaD Methodist chc-ch.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30

age Book Coneern-Suceessful Pastor
and Able Leader.
Philadelphia. of the greatest
distinctions In the ministry of the
great A. NJ. E. church is the pastorate
Of Mother Bethel. Philadelphia This
is the Oldest church site in the connec-
ton and the first piece of ground pur-
chased by a Negro Bishop Richard
Allen was the builder of the first
church, the BLACKSMITH shop" be-
came its first pastor and the first Ne
gro bishop to be consecrated in the
western world From Bethel's center
have radiated the influences. more
largely than any other. that have
nodded race in character and
thought, the wonder of the ages.
For 125 years the attention of the
race has been directed to this historic
spot. where religious liberty and indie
pendence We're first won by the
courage of the ilustrious Allen. Since
that day history records the remarka-
Dle ElSc VI lue allltdb tHlil I'll
and it's stalwart leaders. Some of the
ablest leaders. scholars and preachers
have succeeded Allen in the mother
church. Jacob Tapisco, William Cor
nish. Henry Young. William d.
r. f. Wayman and George
c. Whitfield form list of the able
preachers. while Morris Brown. WILLS
Nazery j. p. Campbell. G. T. Schaf-
fer. l.. ]. Coppin and William H.
Heard were pastors that attained the
bishopric.
Some of these pastors have enjoyed
the distinction of serving the mother
pulpit for the second time. some for
two and some for three years. but none
has the honor of serving this historic
church as long as the present pastor.
five successive years. in the person OF
the Rev. Montrose William Thornton
To his credit the old mother has push
ed ahead as never before under his
ministry. Great has been the ingath-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30


Western University His Monument.
| So powerful has become the influence
for good wrought by the great religious
denominations among our people that
they are now looked upon as potent
agencies that play an important part
in promoting the general uplift of the
people as well as in the mere building
| up of strong denominational organiza-
tons. More and more as the years so
by the annual meetings Of the Baptists
and the euadrennial meetings Of the
Methodists are becoming to be occa-
sions of national as well as Of demon
national significance. The same Is
true Of the other denominations with
which the race is identified.
One of the great denominational bod
les. the African Methodist Episcopal
church. convenes in general confer
ence session in Kansas City. Mo-, in
May. The eyes of the whole race will
be turned upon that great religious
body as it shall proceed in the transac-
ton OF the large duties that are to be
NJ tlutStioil tldt eit NOhiti-
ence shall undertake will be fraught
with greater interest to the African
Methodists than the personnel OF the
men who shall be elevated to the bisb-
ops bench.
A number of men have been men
toned who. if selected. would certain
ly bring honor to the church and re
feet credit upon the whole race
Among those names has been meD-
toned that of Or. William L.
Vernon. From no particular section.
but from all sections: from no one
source but from many. does this 81
lent but insIstent suggestion OF his
name come His admirers all over
the country would be pleased to have
his name presented to that great body.
DR. Vernon commands a following the
possession of which is compliment
to any man.
Throughout the country 1t Is known
that he is pre-eminently fitted by edo-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30
MOTHER BETHEL'S
PROUD HISTORY
Erected on Spot Where Richard
Allen Founded MethodIsm
pAsTOREO BY MANY HOTABlEs

Birthplace Of Religious Liberty to Be
Mecca For Pilgrimage Four Years
henee-Dr. M. w. Thornton to Man
ago Book coneern-SucesssfuI Pastor
and Able Leader.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30
Rae. Want. No Color Lin. officials.

Race Wants No Color Line Officials.
Just as the colored people protested
against the appointment OF man to
The supreme court who was known to
hnrInr prejudice against them in the
mnttpr Of legal and civic rights. in
like mnnner VIII the voting citizens Of
the race conduct themselves in the
coming natiOuni election.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30
2641 wELToN STREET
Odd Fellow. pr.p.r. For Fu.ur. Work

Odd Follows Prepare For Future Work
Pittsburgh Odd Fellows have begun
active preparation for the annual ser
mon to the fraternity. which will be
held In Wheeling. w. Va. in May. and
field day exercises. which will occur
at Rock Springs park in June. and the
trip to Atlanta. Ga. in September.
Colonel John w. Anderson has recent
ly named his official stan for the en-
suing year.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-30
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06
poeslblv Reorested Enthusiasm.

An enthusiastic member Of the anti
tobacco party was a guest at a din
ner at q house on the upper West
side recently, where he allowed
course to go untouched while he
spoke Of me tobacco nuisance" con-
cluding BY saying that he hoped that
all the men present would agree, Il
they could do no more, to refrain from
smoking III public places and IN the
presence OF women. In telling OF the
incident the host said: I'VE all
agreed without further argument
and our friend seemed to be elated
over bic victory until he learned that
there via only one smoker IL the
NOISE and that was my daughter,
whose husband Is going to learn Il
order to keep her company. New
York Tribune
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06


Genevieve's husband was there on
time, and so was Genevieye, with the
three suit cases, the hat, the flowers
and triumph at really getting Of after
all. Even her husband melted under
her cheerfulness. :
After they had rolled along for an
hour be admitted that little rest and
change from the Office was good
thing and that hereally should enjoy
the wedding and seeing all the rela-
tives. Then Genevieve got out some
cards and they played penuchle. Then
they read a story and had dinner. The
train was due at 7:45, Genevieve said.
Strange to say, It was on time. They
rushed out Of the car with all their
hand luggage and ran for a cab.
eve can make the house in ten
minutes and get dressed in twenty"
Geneyieve said. "We-my goodness,
Arthur, what's happened to the placer
Why why"
She grabbed passing native.
isn't this springheld?" she shrieked.
"Yessnm." ne said, in surprise.
"sprlngaeld it Is. Springfield, Ind.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06
MIlfon,a SUMMING un.

Wise men have said many books
are wearisome; who reads necessarily
and to his reading brings not a spirit
and judgment equal Of superior, I'M
certain and unsettled still remains
deep versed in books. and shallow In
hlmaelf.-Milton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06
Completely Spoiled.

What's the trouble with that prima
donna?" asked the manager @She
used to be very pleasant and consider
ate" yes" replied the stage man.
ager. but she has gotten So she be-
Iieves all the press agent writes about
herr
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06

The tobacco consumption Of China
is very large and mostly homegrown.
The finer grade Of leaf comes from
the Philippines. but the whole situa.
ton ID controlled By the tobacco
trust
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06

GeneYieve engineered her car
through the perilous way to the rail-
road station and there waited for her
husband. AS the big clock pointed
TO one minute past train time he came
rushing up, red and breathless. His
street car had been blocked. They
had, indeed, missed the train.
II was sad ride home. Genevieve's
husband had to so along to drive the
car, in consequence Of Gepevieve's be-
Ing dissolved in tears over the fiasco.
Her grief seemed to be equally d.
vided between sorrow at missing the
wedding and woe over not being able
to show off her new evening gown.
when she grew tired Of telling her
husband that it was his faults he told
her that it was hers, until she grew
rested and could resume the theme.
BY the time Genevieve reached
home she had revived somewhat.
Rushing to the telephone. she called
up three railroad offices, sent two tele-
grams and got Sprlngneid On tne ioAs
distance phone. Then, just as her
husband reached his office, she
phoned him.
There's train on different road
going at $780," she informed him,
"Pve phoned for tickets to be ready
and have made all arrangements. AT
you've got to do is-"
Il WON'T" her husband interrupted
lin the loud determined tone that men
use when they are mortally afraid
they are going to give in. 7 wouldn't
20 through all that agony and fuss
again for"
"And I'll meet you right by the big
gate, Genevieve ended as calmly az
though he had not spoken.
But yelled her husband.
"And If We miss the wedding Wei
be there In time for the reception,
added Genevieve, sweetly. "Goodby'
dear. At 2:15, remember!"
"But-' roared her husband as she
hung up the receiver.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06

Lakeland Chapter, R. A. NJ. No,
20 meets the first Thursday night in
each month In Masonic Hall. Visit
ing companions welcomed, G. G..
ArendeIi, secretary; ]. +. Love, H. p.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06

Lakeland Camp No. rs. w. Q. WI,
meets every second and fourth Thurs
day night. Woodmen Circle first
and third Thursdays. G. F. KEN
nedy, Council Ccmmapder, Mrs. SAL
lie Skipper, Guardian OF Circle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06

Palm Chapter, o. e. s. meets every
second and fourth Thursday nights
Of each month at 1880 p. n. Mrs.
Flora Keen, w. NJ; Lucie F. p,
Eaton, secy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06
CT a. 3 B. q ], ..

Orange Blossom Div. No. 499.
G. /. A. to B. Of l. r. meets every
second and fourth Wednesdays OF
each month at 2:sO p, "a. Visiting
Sisters always welcome.
MRS. J. c. BROWN sec'y,
Mrs. j. B. HOGAN, Pres.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06

Lakeland Lodge No. 81 F. & a. M.
meets In Masonic Hall every Second
and Fourth Monday nights. A cor
dial invitation to visiting brethren.
e. G. Arendell, secretary; J. I, Love,
w. M.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06
/. 8. 0. =.

Meets every Friday night at 1880
at /. o. o. F. Hall corner Main and
Tennessee. Visiting brothers cor
daily invited ] Q. FRENCH,
Noble Grand
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06
<. OF 2.

Regular meeting every Tuesday
at 1880 at Odd Fellows Han. VISIT
ing members always welcome.
F. d. BRYAN,
Chancellor Commander.
A. M. JACKSON, Secretary
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06
Getting Started

Genevieve. is always in a hurry.
The only possible thing that, accord
ing to her friends, could prevent her
from hurrying would be state Of
general paralysis.
One Of the contributory causes to
her normal state Of being In hurry
| Is that She does not make up her mind
until the last possible minute That
was why it was not until her husband
had pushed back his chair from the
breakfast table that she suddenly ex-
claimed Z think Wen go down to
+ Springfield, H.. to Cousin Netties
wedding today, after all The train
leaves at IL O'Clock and we'll get in
/ with plenty OF time to rest and dress,
for the wedding is not till eight
i o'clock
i San right, said her husband.
You'd better drive down in the cleo
trio and pick me up at the Office. I'll
have 10y from the Office get the
car at the station and take it home.
Geneyieye started from the house
| with plenty Of time and with three
suit cases blocking up all the interior
Of the electric that she did not oc-
cupy herself To be sure, she lad q
few errands. such as stopping at the
milliner's for her latest hat, getting
a Bracelet at the jewelers. and picking
out some flowers to wear that night
but she knew that she could do these
errands in hurry When she arrived
at her husbands Office he was Just
able to see the tip Of her, nose above
the luggage and the boxes beneath
which she was apparently buried,
Drive on!n he ordered. "I'll take
a street car. Why didn't you bring
along a truck to carry all that stuff?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-06
@. A. R.

Meets first Saturday In every
month at G. e. Dayton's. South Ten
nessee. r. TALLEY. Adit.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-21
Betty's visit.
BY Fern Thornton. asv 10 years, Fair
bury. Neb.. lal2 Fifth street. Blue side.

BY Fern Thornton. agv 10 years. Fair.
bury. Neb.. lal2 Fifth street. Blue side.
Betty was little giri who lived In the
city. Her father was a wealthy banker
who had lost his wife but a short time
ago.
fietty's father had sister who had
lately been living IN the city. but had
moved TO the country. Betty received
letter from her aunt inviting Betty
10 visit her a month. Betty was de-
lighted with tho Invitation.
Her father consented to let her go,
Betty had her clothes packed and took
the doll she liked best. When she ar
rived at the station, her aunt was there
TO meet her in buggy.
As soon as she arrived at her aunt s
home she ate dinner. After dinner she
went out with the hired man 20 water
the horses. There was one pony named
Dixie. which was to be hers during her
visit She rode for some time on Dixie.
but she wanted TO see the rest of the
pets so she left Dixie in his stable
She next went with her aunt to hunt
eggs and she soon knew every neat so
she could hunt the eggs all by herself.
As she was going TO the shed 70 get
some wood for her aunt next day she
saw a dog with three little puppies lying
together Betty thought these dogs we're
very cute.
When Betty's visit was over she prom
lsed her aunt she would come back and
see her again for she never had enjoyed
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-21
A New Years Birthday Party.

By Eta Faier. Aged 1s Years. 5ll South
Tenth street, Omaha. Red Side.
One day DR.. Burke came in the sitting
room where Sammy was playing with
his toys, saying very slowly. as IL weigh
Ing each word. and looking very grave.
Il hope my little son will not forget his
own age
Sammy stared at his father, not know
ing what al this meant.
A while after DIR. Burke said, Sammy,
didn't you know Monday is your birthday
and you will be years old?'
When Sammy heard this he jumped
for JOY. for he knew that his father would
let him have a party. Sunday. at dinner
Mrs. Burke made some OF the prepare
tions. After dinner she said to Sammy
he could invite as many friends as he
wanted
At O'Clock Monday afternoon fourteen
children arrived. They played a few
games and sang songs.
Mrs. Burke called the children down TO
luncheon. When they were through Dr.
Burke came with new $ bill. saying.
Which child is the oldest?''
A boy whose name was Edward John
son spoke up and DR.. Burke gave him
the money for the theater.
The children were wrapped warmly by
Mrs. Burke. 1t was about o'clock
when they went home They declared
they had lovely time
This is true story.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-21
Richest Baby in the world.

Vincent Walsh Mclean of Washington.
d. c.. is heir TO a good deal more than
! sl,oOo,ooo; in fact. the title of million
dollar baby has been given him merely
for short On both his fathers side and
his mothers he is heir to vast fortunes.
and in spite Of the oppressive fact, he is
as cheerful and plump and frolicsome as
any baby in an everyday home might be.
Two private detectives watch him night
and day. Moreover. two trained nurses
guard him from the encroachments OF
measles. whooping-eough. and the horde
of baby enemies. A room In the mag
nificent Mclean house-a Variable palace
lis dedicated to his toys Ponies.
donkeys and miniature automobile i'm
ported from France are his to command.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-21
The Winning of a Busy Bee.

BY Il. Robert Frady, oakdale, Neb.
10, Joe! going to the Busy Bee pic
nle?"
The speaker was n bright, brown-eyed
boy Of summers. His name was Ken
meth Wilder, The one spoken to is a
boy OF the same age. but not what you
would call bright. nor pleasant.
Dunno. Might" was the surly
answer.
The boys parted. one In careless
mood. the other In a thoughtful mood
Joe Miller Will go II there is any
possibility OF getting him." muttered
Kenneth. He stopped and poised in a
thoughtful way Il know" he said. ne
likes Ruth Houston pretty well and Ill
sec her"
So he turned and walked back down the
street until he found Ruth.
Hello, Miss Ruth" he said. you're
going to the picnic SUPPOSE"
Sure" was the answer
Good. Now YOU go to Joe and ask
him to come with YOU lie won't GO
with me"
IAN right"
So Ruth did and so Joe was at the pic
ME.
I've Joined this hive and vote we
make Ruth queen and Kenneth king. "
he said. <h
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-21
Nv Adventure,

BY Esther Zalkovitch, Aged 12 Years. Il-
South Tenth Street. Omaha.
II was summer and went out in the
country for few weeks vacation. When
had this adventure. which you will
soon know. i was IN Oakland. Cal. and
the little country town where took my
vacation was Smithville.
There were two or three girls with me
and we were going up the hill TO pick
some wild flowers. We were having a
gay time going down that hill. when sud-
denly We saw a bull coming up the road
about ten yards away from W. and had
on red dress. Imagine, IL YOU can my
horror.
l began to lose courage. but that
would not save my life. so I made up my
mind 10 be brave l ran swiftly TO the
house and got there in a minute. II
seemed SO TO me. | never did go up that
hill again.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-21
A Little School.

BY Rolande Estey. age II years, Yutan.
Neb. Red side.
The other day we went TO school There
we're only eight pupils and the teacher
there
That day We played fox-and-geese and
snow ball and We walked on snow drifts.
Oh. my, we had lots of fun.
Ny playmate, Elmer Zaugy, and I made
a snow man and We snow-balled it and
knocked it all to pieces.
When noon came my dinner was frozen
so that l had to thaw 1t out.
This Is my first story. l hope you
will like ii. l have read stories of the
Busy Bees and / like them very well.