ing of others, is that, on the average, the Negro professional man
is not amply qualified for the pursuit of his profession. I would have
Negro professional men spend much time in the study of their
professions both before and after entrance thereupon. I should like to
know that the average Negro preacher, physician, lawyer, etc., is
better equipped for his work than the average professional man,
whether white or black, who is now receiving the patronage of Negroes.

Finally, the business or professional man must be of the people and
for the people, interested in their welfare of whatever sort, and
promotive of the same as far as he is able. He must not be "seeking
only what he may devour," but must give himself unreservedly to the
people for their uplift in every good cause. I do not mean that there
should be any "let-down" along moral lines, but I do mean to imply
that a great many failures are due to the exclusive separation of not
a few Negro professional men from the people unless when pecuniary
gain is the sole purpose.

These principles have made others successful. They are but natural
laws deducible from the philosophy of history. Therefore, if two and
two make four, why should not an application of these laws induce,
nay, compel Negroes to rally to the support of Negro enterprises and
their own professional men?

THIRD PAPER.

HOW CAN THE NEGROES BE INDUCED TO RALLY MORE TO NEGRO ENTERPRISES AND
TO THEIR PROFESSIONAL MEN?

BY J. R. PORTER, D. D. S.

[Illustration: Dr. J. R. Porter]

J. R. PORTER, D. D. S.

Dr. J. R. Porter was born and reared in Savannah, Ga., among
very pleasant home influences. He is the son of the late
Rev. James Porter, of that city, well remembered as educator
and musician, as one who loved his fellow man, and was eager
to serve his race in any capacity. The son has partaken of
these better qualities, and is earnestly following the
father's footsteps.

J. R. Porter received his primary education in the West
Broad Street Public School of his native city, and through
assiduous application while a pupil of the public school,
was enabled to enter Atlanta University on a two-year
scholarship won in competitive examination. He graduated in
1886 with the degree of A. B., and after a year entered the
Dental Department of Walden University, at that time Central
Tennessee College. He recei