The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN --- VOL. XXIV. NO. 27 MAJOR YOUNG GETS SPINGARN MEDAL Governor McCall, of Massachusetts, Makes Presentation at Mass Meeting in Tremont Temple Boston, February 23.—Last night, at a great mass meeting held under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in Tremont Temple, Hon. Samuel W. McCall, Governor of Massachusetts, awarded the second Spingarn Medal to Major Charles Young, of the United States Army, for his work in organizing and training the constabulary of Liberia. This gold medal, valued at one hundred dollars, is the gift of Dr. J. E. Spingarn, of New York, chairman of the board of directors of the Association, and formerly professor of comparative literature in Columbia University, and is awarded annually to the man or woman of African descent and America citizenship who shall have made the highest achievement during the preceding year in any field of elevated or honorable human endeavor. The committee which decided the award consisted of ex-President William Taft and Oswald Garrison Villard, of the New York Evening Post; Dr. James H. Dillard of Virginia, director of the Slater and Jeanes Funds; President John Hope of Morehouse College, Atlanta, and Bishop John Hurst of Baltimore. Mr. Moorfield Storey, formerly president of the American Bar Association presided. Major Young was born in Kentucky in 1868, and was educated in the public schools of Ohio. He was appointed to the West Point Military Academy from Ohio in 1885, and since graduating in 1889 has served in the 7th, 9th and 10th Cavalry, and the 25th infantry of the United States Army. He was Major of an Ohio battalion during the Spanish War. Afterwards he was detailed as Superintendent of the Sequoia and Grant National Parks in California, here his "interest and ability were commended in formal resolutions by the Visalia Board of Trade, which declared that "by his energy and enthusiasm and business qualities displayed, the money set aside for improvements of the parks was most wisely and economically expended." In 1904 he was sent to Haiti, and thence twice to the Philippines, where in the absence of the Colonel he was in command of the regiment on several occasions. He was promoted to the rank of Major in 1912, and was then sent as military attache to Liberia. There he undertook the work of reorganizing and training the Liberian Constabulary, and it is especially for his brilliant work in this connection that he is receiving the Spingarn Medal. Ex-Secretary of War Garrison wrote on January 28th: "It is especially gratifying to me to learn that Major Charles Young, 10th Calvary, is to receive this recognition, for his services in Liberia have been of a high order. His service there has received the highest commendation from the President and Secretary of State of Liberia, as well as from our own Secretary of State and our Charge d'Affairs at Monrovia. I have directed the Commanding General, Eastern Department, to designate an officer to represent the War Department on the occasion of his receiving the medal." Major-General Leonard Wood writes: "I appreciate very much the good work which has been done by Major Young in Liberia. He was selected for this work because of PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. MAJOR CHARLES YOUNG his special qualifications, good judgment and ability. It is a great satisfaction to know he has so fully met the requirements of that difficult situation. His service in the Army has been highly creditable to his race from every standpoint, and I beg you to transmit to him my sincere congratulations on the good work which he has accomplished and the well-earned recognition which he has received." After the presentation of the medal to Major Young by Governor McCall, addresses were made by Bishop J. W. Hamilton of the M. E. Church, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Editor of The Crisis, and Dr. Alexander Mann, rector of Trinity Church. Dr. Horace Bumstead, formerly president of Atlanta University, and Major of the 43d Regiment of Colored Troops in the Civil War, described the work of the Negro as an American soldier. A large representation of officers from the army posts near Boston was also present, and the War Department was officially represented. PYTHIANS CELEBRATE 52ND ANNIVERSARY The fifty-second anniversary exercise of the Knights of Pythias of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, were held in Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday evening. The feature of the anniversary was an illustrated sermon by Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, pastor of Allen A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia. Dr. Carpenter is Brigadier General of the uniform rank of the Order. The sermon was earnestly delivered and made a deep impression on the audience. A large number of the members of the Order with the ladies of the Court of Calanthe, an auxiliary branch of the K. P., were present and the audience filled the great auditorium to the doors. Grand Chancellor, Sir Solomon Tripp, Grand Chancellor of Maryland and Delaware, was the moving spirit, and Past Chancellor, George A. Owens, master of ceremonies. Past Grand Chancellor, W. I. Butler, introduced the master of ceremonies. ANNUAL RECEPTION OF Nearly two hundred persons were present at the Elks Hall on Wednesday evening, in attendance upon the annual reception of St. Andrew's Male Beneficial Society. The affair was the most elaborate of any ever attempted by the society and was thoroughly enjoyable. Dancing was indulged in until midnight when a buffet luncheon was served. St. Andrew's is one of the strongest beneficial societies in the city, having been organized about twelve years ago. The officers are Mr. Charles Woodland, president; Mr. Samuel Mason, secretary and Mr. Fearless Williams, treasurer. Mr. Woodland has been president of the society since its inception. BUSINESS MEN HOLD BANQUET BUSINESS MEN HOLD BANQUET Over one hundred of the most prominent and successful business men of the city were present at Pythian Hall on last Monday night, the occasion being the first annual banquet of the Colored Business Men's Association of Baltimore City. Every line of business and professional endeavor was represented and it was generally remarked that the affair was an epoch in the life of business enterprise in the city. The following menu was served by J. Logan Jenkins: Roast Vermont Turkey Cranberry Sauce Green Peas Creamed Hominy Finger Rolls German Potato Salad Mayonnaise Chocolate Shrimp William H. Dodd, president of the exchange, warmly welcomed the visitors and said that the prime object of the organization was for the mutual betterment of the business men of the city. He said that from a small number of men banded together less than five years ago, the organization had grown to nearly one hundred members. W. L. Fitzgerald acted as toastmaster. The other speakers included Dr. A. L. Gaines, Harry T. Pratt, Harry S. Cumminge, Prof. William Pickens, Warner T. McGuillon, Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, J. H. Gibson, Dr. H. S. McCard, James W. Hughes, Julius C. Johnson and J. H. Murphy. Prominent among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dodd Miss Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Langley, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fennell, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. B. Day, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Caulk, Miss Roberta Waring, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Simmons. Messrs. Harvey R. Williams, J. H. Gibson, George Towson, George Tillman, James Winstard, Charles F. Kason, C. H. Conway, Josiah Diggs, R. W. Coleman, Levy V. Moore, W. W. Coleman, Samuel L. Burton, Harry T. Pratt, J. H. Murpyn, D. H. Murphy, R. H. Butler, Joseph Press, Roy Marshall, Charles Carroll, A. L. Macbeth, W. H. Layton, Charles Sanders, Isaae Hailstork, Thaddeus Copeland, S. S. Booker, H. S. Cummings, W. T. McGuinn, J. W. Hughes, J. C. Johnson, Doctors H. S. McCard, A. O. Reid, O. H. Arnold, L. H. Mayer. MAJOR MOTON IN JAMAICA Maj. R. R. Moton,principle-elect of Tuskegee Institute, accompanied by Mrs. Moton, sailed Thursday of this week on the steamer Tivives of the United Fruit Company for Kingston, Jamaica, where he will take a much needed rest. The new head of Tuskegee expects to return to New York about the middle of next month. APPOINTED POLICEMAN New Castle, Pa.—Andrew Wells, 1717 Pennsylvania avenue, has been appointed on the police force in this city. He is the first colored man to receive an appointment as a policeman. TUSKEGEE FUND GROWING FAST TUSKEGEE FUND GROWING FAST Country-wide Response to Appeal for $250,000 Memorial to the Late Dr. Booker T. Washington Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Feb. 19.—It would be extremely difficult to measure the value and service of life like that of the late Booker T. Washington because so much was crowded into it. So many influences radiated from Tuskegee Institute that there are few who did not in some way feel the effect of his forceful personality. This thought has been suggested by two letters which came to Tuskegee Institute almost the same day: one from Durham, North Carolina. The letter from Mr. C.H. Anderson, a well known business man of Jacksonville said, in part: "Since November 14th, I have hardly been able to transact my business for Dr. Washington was very largely responsible for such success as I now enjoy and his death has shocked and stunned me. For instance, when I was about to start my business, I could not see my way ahead in certain matters and wrote to him for advice. . . . The answer he sent helped me so much and doubled my determination to succeed." Mr. Anderson has personally subscribed $250 towards the Fund. The letter from Durham, North Carolina, was from Mr. C. C. Spaulding, General Manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association. After describing his own feeling of personal loss over the death of Dr. Washington, Mr. Spaulding announces that the executives of his company have decided to give a contribution of $250 in the name of the Association, and that an additional $250 has been subscribed by the citizens of Durham, with an additional $500 probably in sight. Among the other colored friends who have subscribed 100 or more are Mr. Charles Banks of Mound Bayou, Mississippi; Bishop George W. Clinton, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Madame C. J. Walker of Indianapolis, and Prof. George C. Carver and Mr. W. V. Chambliss of Tuskegee, each of whom has subscribed $500. The spirit shown by these representative friends is typical of the spirit being exhibited by colored people throughout the country, and if their example in giving is followed by business men, business organizations, and colored citizens generally, the Fund of $250,000 now being sought from the colored people, will be speedily raised. RAPS SUNDAY COMMITTEE Towson, Md., Feb. 24.—The Towson Improvement Association, Arthur Brooks, president, had its regular meeting Thursday 8 p. m., February 18th. The association sent the Billy Sunday committee of Baltimore a strong declaration of its unanimous opposition of the segregation services planned for colored people. FARMERS HOLD CO. FERENCE FARMERS HOLD GO TERENCE Savannah, Ga., February 21. The Eighteenth Annual Farmers' Conference of the Georgia State Industrial College, Dr. R. R. Wright is president, came to a close Friday night after three days of strenuous work, embracing studies of practical farming, fertilizers, boll weevil, dairying, poultry raising, animal husbandry, health, tuberculosis, pellarga and farm management. PRICE THREE CENTS WILL NOT ALLOW SEGREGATION Baptists and African Methodists Vote To Keep Out of Sunday Campaign—Methodists to Cooperate At a meeting of the Billy Sunday executive committee of the campaign on Tuesday a resolution was passed as follows: "A statement having appeared in one or more of the newspapers of this city, to the effect that colored people are to be excluded from the Tabernacle, this committee feels it to be due to itself to say that no such statement was made by the authority of this committee. Adequate provision has been made for meetings to be held for the colored people in their own churches, in accordance with the prevailing custom of the city. It is believed by the committee that this arrangement will be satisfactory to and will be preferred by both white and colored races residing in Baltimore." While the committee places itself no record as having made no statement denying the admission of colored people to the Tabernacle, the truth remains that they have not denied the statement that colored people are not especially wanted. As a matter of fact the resolution practically states that for the reason that separate meetings will be provided at the several colored churches who will open their doors to the members of the Sunday party. A special committee representing the Methodist and Baptist denominations was held in the Sharp Street Church on Wednesday. At this meeting it was decided by those who represented the Baptist denomination that they would take no part whatever in the Sunday meeting nor would any of their churches be opened to any member of the party. The Methodists however, decided to cooperate with the Sunday movement. None of the African Methodists were present at the meeting, but they had previously decided at their meeting on Monday not to have anything to do with the meeting, with the exception of the pastor of Bethel Church. Dr. Saunders stated that he did not think it the true Christian spirit to close the doors of the church to any agency which might do good. A number of communications have been received in the office of this paper denouncing the movement and urging that our people stay away from any meetings of any character with which the Sunday people have anything to do. The attitude of the local committee has been denounced on all sides, many feeling that the whole matter has been bungled by them, by catering to the so-called Southern prejudice in this community, and thus bringing the Christian religion into disrepute. ST. CHRISTOPHER TEAM AGAIN DEFEATED Hampton, Va., Feb. 22.—The St. Christopher "Red and Black Machine" again found its master in the Hampton Institute Five. The game played here, which was return game, had the first game in New York skinned for excitement and spectacular action. With Jeff Wetzler himself on hand, and a squad of at least 15 players ready and determined to pull the "Machine" through, the "Machine" still fell a victim to Physical Director William's squad. The final score was 37 to 28 in favor of Hampton. LOVE POINT FOR EXCURSIONS? Persistent Rumor That Captain George Brown Has Purchased Most Popular Excursion Resort in Maryland. Rumors have been circulated through the city that Captain George W. Brown, has purchased Love Point for the purpose of running his excursions there during the coming season. Love Point is one of the most famous excursion resorts on the Chesapeake Bay, the Steamer Westmorland running white excursions there for a number of years. It is situated on Kent Island with frontage on the Chesapeake Bay and the Chester River. It is also a terminal of the Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railroad. Everything is on the ground to make it an ideal excursion resort, CAPTAIN GEORGE BROWN including a hotel with about sixty rooms,a fine dining room, dancing-hall, amusement of all kinds, and the finest, bathing beach in the State. According to the rumor, Captain Brown made the purchase with the double intention of running excursions from Baltimore and Washington by way of Annapolis, over the W. B. and A. When seen by a reporter of the Afro-American, Captain Brown refused to state whether or not he had made the purchase, but admitted that such a purchase was not an impossibility. "If it is true," he said, "I will announce it in plenty of time for those who may care to book dates making necessary arrangements. At present, however, I do not wish to discuss the matter." EMPTY STOCKING CIRCLE COMPLETES $500 FUND The Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle held a great meeting last Sunday at Metropolitan M. E. Church when they finished raising the $500 which they pledged themselves to raise. Sometimes ago thru the efforts of Mrs. Kate Gwathney, the vice president, Miss Elizabeth and Sophia McLane became interested in the work, and gave $500 toward the erection of the new building and also interested the Maryland Jockey Club who gave $1000 Miss Carrie Batton, a member of the Executive Board gave $50 to help raise the Circle's $50. Miss Nannie Burroughs of Washington, delivered a fine address and congratulated the women on their magnificent work and paid a beautiful tribute to Miss Batton. The circle expects to build this spring and dedicate the building during the Convention of the National Association of Colored Women. Miss Ida R. Cummings is president of the Circle; Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, recording secretary; Mrs. M. Thompson, treasurer. PROVIDENT HOSPITAL-WHAT IT IS-WHY IT NEEDS $10,000.00 7 |. ‘ 4 ’ SSS WAY 15 A HOSPITAL?) (Se occ TNS FO SI 00. What Provident Hospital Means| See ee eaeceele ; Showing Why The Money Asked tothe Ninety Thousand Col- a aa For by Provident Hospital is ored People of Balti- L OS) Go ee Ce Reena lo eee oe An Actual Necessity more City. | 7 Pee nae ne a, i ae) ee nT ee ee In the last half century civiliza- tion has made rapid progress along many. lines. But in no respect has this progress been greater than in the treatment and care of the sick; and nothing in this treatment and care of those whose health has been shattered has contributed so much towards restoration as have § the modern hospitals with which so many cities are now blessed. In them the physician gets that real practice which makes the diagnos- ing of diseases more than mere guesswork and“acquires a skill in surgery that justifies itself in the saving of. many lives outright, or in preventing much misery from painful anlictions, In them, too, the nurse in training acquires a skill and a sympathy in the hand- ling of the sick that go far toward alleviating suffering, brightening the dreary hours of illness and making the road to recovery far more easy and rapid, while the patient himself or herself gets the kind of attention that could not be had in one’s own home, no matter how well-fixed financially one might be. No longer is the hospital look- ed upon as a place to be dreaded and avoided, but rather as the one spot where’ all that it is possible to do to make human pain depart, or to render it less intense, will be done by the highly trained and mest earnest men and women who make up its staff. More than twenty years ago a group of far-seeing men recogniz- ing the need of an institution where the colored doctor might go and obtain the kind of experience ee a i ee fae NG were gs eo ae a ae har ae Y Ashe A Ao DR. HARRY F. BROWN and acquire the kind of skill that can only come through hospital practice; an institution in which the colored nurse, being in thorough sympathy with those she is to coax back to health, might receive that splendid nurse-training without “which the best medical skill avail them naught, and an instituttion where the colored patient would not only be tolerated, but gladly wel- comed, and where they would re- ceive not. only a high grade of medical skill, but courtesy, kind- hess and consideration as well. Out of these thoughts grew the Provident Hospital. And it can be said with truth that in spite of meager financial support, public indifference, false accusations and the many unfavorable conditions that have obtained from time to time the judgment of its founders has been fully justified. Each day brings to thoughtful colored people the fact that we sadly need an up- to-date colored hospital for all the reasons mentioned and for many more that need not be stated here, Ln the Provident Hospital we have the foundation for building up an institution that will in very way. prove a credit to our city and to the race it is intended to serve. A walk through its varioussick cham- bers and corridors, a peep into its operating room, 4 look at its new sterilizer, which is the last word in such a machine,a brief tallqwith its, energetic and thoroughly competent superintendent will serve to con vince anyone. of the possibilities that lie before us in the way of a great hospital, as well as to con- vince|us of the fact. that we already have a plant that is. not to be de spised.. WHAT THE HOSPITAL NEEDS Be it said to the credit of. the 90,000 colored. people that form so large: and important a part of. the population “of this: great city:that they.” have .come .to realize that no good :: work: can:be carried.on‘with:| Spr ee eet Sah a peg ere ees ee ieee Ser eee eae a ee ae Reo ea f ag cemecmae Bee ae Oe a ee f pee a arene 3 iter eat area ime) ral St Dena be fe ee Le bce ad ea aes a Fees) oe ae : He nate TO | ee eee armen nee Stemi So she eon Renae etapa ee a correct ep Bh Pa eee es Paine Met na oe pueC es ee eee ae perenne oe ee ae ae PROVIDENT HOSPITAL lout funds. And. better still, they |now know that, for the most part, they must thetfiSelves contribute these funds. ‘This is as it should be, for self-help is, after all, the best help, It is the only kind that develops that strength’ and experi- ence which come from the exercise of one’s own organs and faculties. The State of Maryland has been making a smal] donation annually \to. the hospital. As is well known our State is financially embarrass- ed. It owes the institution $1,500 for 1915, and $2000 for 1916, a total of $3,500. The property is worth more that $5,000. If we had to close our doors for lack of sup- port the immediate loss'would be more than $9,000. If we keep it open the State will pay. To pay offits present indebtedness,to make certain needed improvements, to obtain additional scientific instru- ments, hospital supplies, fuel, add more lights and to guarantee sufficient running expenses.a fund of Ten Thousand Dollars is needed. To obtain this comparatively insig- nificant. sum from the more than ninety thousand colored people the Board of Directors has anthorized and approved a plan for a ten day’s campaign for ‘raising the desired amount, Realizing that we are not a wealthy people the Committee is not asking for great sums from individuals, but is asking that each | pergon contribute something to this! most worthy cause, Certainly there must be in this , city of beautiful homes and fine churches |! 10 persons who will give $100 this year ($8.34 per month). 20 persons, who will give $50, this year ($4.17 per month). 40 persons who will give $25. this year ($2.50 per month). 50 persons who will give $20. this year ($1.67 per month). 70 persons who will give $15. | this year (1.25 per month). 80 persons who will give $12.50 this year (1.05 per month), 100 persons who will give $10. this year (84 cents per month.) 600 persons who will give $6. this year(50 cents per month.) 1000 person who will give $3. this year (25 cents per month). 5,000 who could spare from $.50 10 $2.. cash, > Upwards of 200 persons have undertaken the task of soliciting funds and pledges. Even with this large force, however, there isa possibility that many persons will be overlooked. In ease YOU are |}. not approached. about this all-|. mportant -matter please call upon, !, write or telephone Mr. H. M. Burkett, 307 St. Paul St., who “| he general chairman, and he will mmediately see to it that your lesire to contribute is gratified It may be of interest to know hat this movement to provide oper facilities has the endorse- nent of our able physicians, of our | ninisters, who are never. found ranting in any movement looking | oward race betterment, of our eserving men, of the heads of ecret orders, of our teaching force nd of men and women prominent. n many other walks of life. “The campaign’ for raising this und: of Ten Thousand Dollars’ be- ‘ing “Monday, . February 28th «and nds Friday, March 10th, 1916 feetings -will. be held nightly in k’s Hall, 414:W. Hoffman street, o: “which ‘admission “is absolutely. FREE. You are invited. ‘Time 8:30 to 10:30 p. m. Telephone, | HOSPITAL DIRECTORS | John W. Rich, president; H. Grafton Browne, secretary; H. M. Burkett, treasurer;John H. Murphy, Sr., Editor of Afro-American; C. C. | Fitzgerald, Attorney-at-law: W. T, Carr, M.D ; C. H. Fowler, M. D.; W. E. Harris, M.D.; D. Grant Scott, M. D.; John A. Holmes, D. D., pastor Metropolitar M. EB. Chureh; Mason A. Hawking, A. M.,_ principal Colored. High School ;Dr. Harry F, Brown, super- intendent. WHAT PROMINENT MEN SAY ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN Dr. Ernest Lyon: ‘1 must rais $1000 for my conference in a fev weeks, but everything will have t¢ wait until I have done my duty by Provident Hospital.”” * George A. Watty: ‘‘You wil have my whole-hearted support, anc ‘T believe that of every tru | Pythian.’” Mrs, Emma Truxon: ‘‘The women, as always, will give a goor account of ‘themselves. I will de the best I can,’’ Albert Johnsson: ‘‘I hate the idea of being a chairman, I would lrather follow, but I am going to give you my money and what time T shall be able to spare.” | Harry 0. Wilson: “You know I can not make speeches, but. after visiting several hospitals and not- ing the bad conditions in the color- ed wards Iam convinced that we need a first class colored hospital, and Iam willing to give my time and money to obtain it.”” Dr. J. Edward Fisher: ‘I am in line and so will be East Baltimore.”’ Wm. Lewis, P. G. 0. Elks: “I am glad of the opportunity to show the people of Baltimore that'the organizatien of Elks stand for up- lift along all helpful lines,’ = Wm. White, Headwaiter Emerson Hotel: ‘The waiters may not be able to givefas much as the business men, but they will reach as many people.”’ Dr. E. V. Stokes: ‘‘I have my penworkers ready and am only waiting for the gong to sound.’” Dr. Harry F. Brown? ‘‘l think the public should know that neither the superintendent, Board of Di- rectors or any officer connected with the hospital receives any pay for their services.’’ DOUGLASS HOSPITAL, PHILADELPHIA Sh a ge pie arene ois hed igo ce Ree ces is Reece es ee ME eaters (mee Ger Sima tape SES, ee eas) PRR G25) | eae eed Se Sees a Se eee eect THE AFRO-AMERICAN NEEDS FOR $10,000. Showing Why The Money Asked For by Provident Hospital is An Actual Necessity: ean fo those who have not 1ollowec the activities of Provident. Hospital since its inception, the following figures taken from the report of the hospital for 1896 will, no doubt, be interesting: There were 128 cases treated in the hospital and 2338 treated in the dispensary. Seventeen operations were perform- ed, Of the 123.cases, 74 were dis- charged cured, 22 improved, 4 not improved, 8 dead and 15 remaining in the institution January, 1897: From the above figures it will be seen that during the early years of the life of Provident Hospital, there was a larger degree of success and patronage than at present. It is true that the appropriation from the city and State were larger than at present, but on the other hand it is also evident that the financial ‘support from the public was not as [‘munificient as now. ‘The entire [amount of subscriptions received from individual sources during } 1896 was $159.50, while almost this amount was raised on ‘Hospital 'Sunday”’ a few weeks ago. The ‘combined appropriation from the city and State in 1896 amounted to over $3,000 as compared to $2,000 from the State at present and nothing from the city. | The dispensary has been discon- tinued, according to the Board of Directors because there have not been sufficient. funds to carry on-the work. This is deplorable because itis from this branch of hospital service that the largest number of people are directly benefitted. If the. ten thousand dollars asked for are raised, it,will be possible to fit out’ a free dispensary that will be capable of caring for thousands of citizens who are constantly in need of such treatment. In years gone by some of the best white and colored surgeons in the country have performed operations in Provident Hospital, In a nuta- ber of cases it has been necessary | for them to bring their own instru- ments, A completely equipped operating room is as necessary to a hospital as is the wheels of a wagon, The operating room at Provident Hospital is sadly in need of fixtures that would fit it up second to; none in the city. The ten thousands to be raised in the coming campaign will help largely with fitting up of a first-class operating room. From all the above it will be clearly seen that the ten thousand dollars asked for by those in charge of Provident Hospital is an actual necessity. Some idea of the enorm- ous expense attached to the running of a first class hospital can be leaned from the following excerpts from a letter sent to the Afro- American by Dr. N. F. Mossel, medical director and superintendent of the Frederick Douglass Hospital in Philadelphia: ; “During the past’ year, it has} ost us $17,572.74 to maintain Frederick Douglass Hospital. $10, )00 of this amount of money came ‘rom State appropriation; approxi- nately $4,000 has been received ‘rom the board of patients; the emaining $3500 has principally. ome through auxiliary entertain- nents and voluntary contributions. “Approximately 600 patients! ave been taken care of in the yard during the past year. The otal number of days of Hospital reatment for in-patients were 947. During this period 6,471 ut-patients were cared for. “The Pennsylvania State Board f Medical Education has divided jospitals. into classes known as.A, 3andC, The Douglass Hospital as the distinction of being placed n Class A.” What is true of Douglass Hos. ——$—$—$—————— | Daily Rane Sunday By Yam.to9 pm (EVE YELLS” Appointment TRE IDEAL DENTAL PARLORS N.W. Cor. Penna. 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Manufacturing Opticians—Optometrists 309- NORTHEUTAW sT. 309 A Few Doots Below the Colonial Theatre | your Siduen Ponses Duplicated rom the Seces CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY Between;Baltimore, York.River Landings and: Richmond Daily except Sunday. Fares—First claes $2.50 one way, $4.50 rdnnd trip, ~ ($2.00 Second Class All staterooms containing two berths, $1.60 | CHESAPEAKE LINE ‘between Baltimore, Norfolk, Portsmouth i" . and Old Point, Daily including Sunday Fares— First class $3.00 one way, $5.00 Bound ‘Trip... $2,00;eecond class pital in Philadelphia, is also true of Provident Hospital in this city: However liberal the appropriation may be, or however frequent the facilities of the hospital may be re- quisioned, the general public. must expect to bear a part of the burden in order not only that the institu- tion may be kept up to the very highest standard, but that it may manage to exist at all. No public hospital in the country has ever been’ known to have existed as a re- sult: of its own resources, and it cannot and must not be expected of Provident Hospital. The following chairmen will be in charge of teams in the coming campaign and have pledged them selves to raise. the ten thousand dollars: Business Men, Harry O. Wilson; Clergymen, Dr. Ernest Lyon; Waiters,Mr, William White; Doctors, Dr. J. E..Fisher; Teach- 2r8,Mrs. Mary E. Rodman; Ladies, Mrs. Emma J. Traxon; Odd Fel- ows,Jesse-L, Nichols; Masons, Dr. &. Very Stokes; Moses, Lewis H. Davenport ;Elks, William T. Lewis; Pythians, George A. Watty; Naza- ites’ Murray Thompson. MORE COMMENTS HLM, Burkett: “We have met to put Provident Hospital on the map. The campaign has not yet started, kind white friends have already sent us $200 by way of encouragement. Into this move- ment I am putting all the energy I possess, I am very grateful for your generous support and en- couragement.’? Howard £. Young: ‘‘A great educator believed that we learn to do by doing. It is a fine thought and here is a splendid chance for us to learn how to finance and to manage a needed institution, Call upon me without reserve for any service you think me capable ef rendering,’ Mrs. Marie Williams: “I am willing to work in any position you may. assign me and do ail I can to make the campaign a success,”’ L. H. Davenport: “Sorry I can not be present, but you can count on me and my untiring support.’” Rev. Dr. C, G. Cummings,super- intendent M. E. Church: ‘‘] am willing and ready to serve in any capacity to which.I may be assign~ ed.” Mrs. Mary E, Rodman: ‘‘I will cheerfully. perform my part in the campaign and know that the publie school teachers will do the same.’ - Harry S. Dummings: ‘‘I have read with much interest the effort being made among our people te raise sufficient. funds to properly maintain Provident Hospital. Heartily endorse the movement and shall aid the same in every possible way, “It would be a lasting reflec- tion upon our people to allow this most worthy and most useful insti- tation to fail for lack of interest and support on our part. Jesse L. Nicholas, D. G. S. Odd Fellows: ‘‘It would be an excellent thing if the Odd Fellows had ax Odd Fellow’s ward in the hospital, and my interest has been doubly increased in this institution because of the excellent treatment received there by Joseph Garrett, our Dis- trict Grand Treasurer, an inmate.’” Dr. Harvey Johnson, Pastor Uniox Baptist.Chureh: ‘‘I told my congre- gation that they should contrib ite to the Provident Hospital Fund, Inside of ten minutes they gave $10.00 and I told them it ought to have been ten more, You have my unqualified endorsement and sup- port of your plan and I will,my- self, make a personal contribu: tion.’ FULL DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS THE MOST WORSHIPFUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF F. & A. MASONS OF MARYLAND, INC. ET. AL. Appeal from Circuit Court No. 2 of Baltimore City. Hawkins & Mr. Mechen for appellant. Augustus C. Bianzwanger and Warner T. McQuinn for appellee. Argued before BOYD, C. J.; BRISCO, BURKE, THOMAS, PATTISON, CENER and STOCKBRIDGE, JJ. Beneficial Association — Jurisdiction — General Rule — A Member of a Beneficial Association Council, in the Absence of Court Order, When There is a By-Law or Rules in Force, Which Requires Him to Exhaust the Remedies Furnished By the Association — Where Plaintiff Was Suspended, Before Priority Trumann and Not Informed that at a Bearing Before Such Tribunal, Charges Made Against Him Would be Considered, As Required by Order and Be Thus Had No Opportunity to Defend Him Against Such Charges; Held: The Rules of the Order Establishing the Procedure Have Been Infused; Not Provided in the By-Laws or Rules of This Order Providing for an Appeal Within the Order, Not Providing Any Procedure by Which the Plaintiff Might Be Relieved and Proceed to Take Cognizance of Such Matters of the Organization, Where a Partly Charged With Infraction of Rules in Such Matters, Yet Where, as in Case of Case Bar, Processes With Rules of Procedure Prescribed, and Plaintiff Had No Opportunity to Appear and Defend Before the Tribunal Erected to Hear and Determine Charges, Or Organization Violated Such Rules; Courts Will Not Resist to Interfere in His Behalf Against the Invasion of His Rights. The bill of complaint in this case alleges in substance that in October, 1913, and prior thereto, the plaintiff, Milton R. Lee, was a member and master of Enterprise Lodge No. 3, an association of individuals, and one of the subordinate lodges of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Maryland, Inc. That on one occasion in the latter part of October, 1913, while the plaintiff was officiating as master in the Temple, he was requested by one of the defendants, Morris C. Burke, grand lecturer, a visitor of the Lodge in his official capacity, to follow a certain procedure in the matter of the initiation of a candidate who was present for the purpose of being made a member of such subordinate lodge; that neither the plaintiff nor those members present "were clear in their minds that the form of procedure recommended by said grand lecturer should be followed * * * and the lodge, after a discussion of the matter, requested further advice from the Grand Lodge or persons in authority; that the action taken at the time of the initiation of said candidate for membership was the action taken by said Enterprise Lodge No. 3 by a vote upon then and there present." That subsequently to said meeting the plaintiff was informed that the said grand lecturer had preferred charges against him for insubordination to a superior officer; Grand Lodge appointed a board of commissioners to investigate and hear the charges so preferred against him; in the latter part of January, 1914, the plaintiff, with his counsel, appeared before the board of commissioners and denied their jurisdiction to hear and determine the charges preferred against him, "alleging that under the laws of the order, the charges were improperly and imperfectly made by said grand lecturer; whereupon the said board of commissioners took this matter under advisement, and subsequently determined that they would continue to hear the charges, notwithstanding the jurisdictional objection raised," and that the plaintiff produced before them a number of witnesses, who testified in effect that the plaintiff "was guilty of no act violating the laws of the order, nor was he guilty of any matter of insubordination to his superior officer." That subsequent to these proceedings, without the knowledge of the plaintiff, or his counsel, "the Grand Lodge at the city of Hagerstown on August 17-18, 1914, proceeded to receive the report of said commissioners, and to determine the matter"; and that their determination was communicated to the plaintiff by letter of August 24, 1914, from the grand master, saying: "You are informed that the sixty-sixth annual communication of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge, held at Hagerstown, Md. August 17-18, 1914, you were suspended for six months and lose the honor of past master. This was the recommendation of the commissioners in the case-said recommendation approved by the Grand Lodge at the second session of the sixty-sixth annual communication, Monday, August 17, 1914." That on or about April 30, 1915, the plaintiff addressed a letter to Charles R. Smith, one of the defendants, secretary of the subordinate lodge, enclosing to him five dollars, the amount of dues payable by the plaintiff to such subordinate lodge from August 24, 1914, up to and inclusive of May, 1915; and on the same day the counsel of the plaintiff wrote to the Grand Lodge, its master and secretary by registered letter, which is filed as a part of the bill, in which the officials to whom it was addressed were asked that the matter be amicably adjusted by the reinstature of the plaintiff "as a member of the order by the revocation by the Grand Lodge of its action taken Monday, August 17." "Thereupon the plaintiff will still be past master of Enterprise Lodge No. 3, and will have removed the stigma which attaches to the suspension or other action of the Grand Lodge." In this letter it was stated that the entire proceeding resulting in the suspension of the plaintiff was absolutely void and of no effect. They were further asked to take up the matter immediately upon receipt of the letter, and let the counsel of the plaintiff know their "action in the premises," with the further request, however, that should they determine to allow the matter to stand, to let them know when it would be convenient for them, not later than Wednesday, May 5, 1915, at 3 P. M., at the house of said Grand Secretary, 1536 Argyle avenue, that he might obtain the papers in the case, or attested copies of such papers; and further gave notice to them that "if said request be refused, they would be obliged to bring appropriate proceedings to compel the production and inspection of the papers and proceedings and the minutes of the Grand Lodge, which are in the custody and possession of the said grand secretary." That Charles R. Smith, in reply to the letter to him, wrote the plaintiff saying, "I have been instructed to return communication and money order." But no reply was received to the letter addressed to the Grand Lodge, its grand master and grand secretary, either allowing or refusing the demands of the plaintiff. That the plaintiff, by the bylaws of the subordinate lodge, was required to pay 50 cents per month as dues, and the last of these he paid in the month of August, 1914, and "has since repeatedly tendered said dues to the secretary of the subordinate lodge. That by virtue of the payments of such dues he is entitled to all the rights and privileges incident to the membership in said order, including four dollars ($4.00) per week as wages for a period of 15 weeks in the event of sickness, and additional wages according to the best judgment of the subordinate lodge should the sickness continue beyond a period of 24 weeks in any one calendar year, and, moreover, in the event of * * * death, his legal representatives are entitled to receive from said order the sum of fifty dollars ($50) as a contribution by the lodge for his funeral expenses." The bill then alleges "That your Orator further avers that he has been guilty of no act of insubordination to any superior officer, and that he did or has done no act or thing in violation of any law or rule of the order; that the action taken by Enterprise Lodge No. 3 the latter part of October, 1913, was the action of the said subordinate lodge; that under the Constitution and By-Laws of the said Grand Lodge no charges were preferable by said grand lecturer, that the hearing had in the month of January, 1914, by said board of commissioners, and the action taken by the Grand Lodge in Hagerstown in the month of August, 1914, was without warrant in law or in fact; that the entire proceedings from beginning to end, to wit, from the latter part of October, 1913, purporting to be done by the Grand Lodge, or by its grand master and grand secretary, are wholly inoperative and void under the Constitution and By-Laws of the said Grand Lodge; that the acts of the officials of the Gerand Lodge have caused him great annoyance, inconvenience and damage in that his suspension, although wholly unwarranted, has resulted in him being avoided by his fellow Masonic brothers, and a stigma has been attached to him by virtue of the action of said Grand Lodge and its officials; that such action is not known to other members of the order to have been improper and unfounded; wherefore, your Orator has been greatly damaged and injured among his neighbors, friends, relatives and business associates, and otherwise grievously damaged and injured." Among the prayers of the bill are: 1st. That the defendants, the Grand Lodge, its master and secretary he required to produce for the inspection of the plaintiff and the Court, by a certain date, all books, papers, records and proceedings in the custody and possession of its secretary or other officials relating to the charges preferred against the plaintiff. 2nd. That all of the defendants, except Burke, may be required to show cause, if any they have, why the suspension of the said plaintiff should not be cancelled, and why he should not be reinstalled as a member and as a past master of said subordinate lodge. 3rd. That your Orator may be entitled to such other and further relief as the nature of his case may require. To this bill of complaint the defendant demurred, and the demurrier being overruled, the defendants have appealed from the order overrueling the same. The chief ground of the demurrier, as it appears from the record, is that the plaintiff did not exhaust the remedies afforded him by the constitution, laws and regulations of the order to which he belonged, before invoking the aid of a Court of Equity. This Court said, speaking through Chief Judge Boyd, in Camp No. 6 vs. Arrington, 107 Md., 323, that "although the decisions in some other jurisdictions are to the contrary, the general rule is thoroughly established in this State that a member of a beneficial association cannot, in the absence of fraud, resort to the Courts for relief, when there is a by-law or rule in force, which requires him to exhaust the remedies furnished by the association. Anacost Tribe vs. Murhach, 13, Md. 91; Osceola Tribe vs. Schmidt, 57 Md., 98; Triesler vs. Wilson, 89 Md., 177; Donnelly vs. Supreme Council Catholic Benevolent Legion, 106 Md., 425." In this case, however, our attention has not been called to, and we are unable to find, after careful examination of the by-laws, rules and constitution of the order any by-hate, rule or provision of its constitution affording to the plaintiff the remedy or relief sought by this bill. Section 2 of Article 5 of the Constitution provides: "It shall not be competent for a lodge to try its master. Any five members of the lodge or the district deputy grand master may, however, impeach him before the grand master, who sailh order an investigation of the charges; and, if in his opinion they are well founded and of a character to justify the proceeding, he may suspend the delinquent and summon him to appear at the ensuing meeting of the Grand Lodge, to show cause why he should not be dealt with according to the regulations and usages in such cases established." Article 6 of the Constitution is upon "Appeals and Restoration," but in this article there is found no provision furnishing the relief here sought by the plaintiff, and, as we have said, we have been unable to find any by-law, rule or provision of the Constitution of the order affording him such relief, and the appellant, in his brief, has cited none to us. The plaintiff at the time the charges were preferred against him was the master of the subordinate lodge. The grand lecturer, though not named as one au- THE AFRO-AMERICAN thorized to do so by the constitution of the order, preferred charges against him. These charges were made to the grand master and he appointed a committee to investigate them. This committee proceeded with its duties under such appointment and the plaintiff appeared before them, and after denying their right to hear and determine said charges, offered evidence in his behalf. This, as disclosed by the bill, was the last that he knew of these proceedings until informed by the master of the Grand Lodge that he had been suspended from the order and deprived of the honor of just master. The above quoted Section 2 of Article 5 of the Constitution provides that, if, after investigation the charges, in the opinion of the grand master, are well founded and of a character to justify the proceeding, "he may suspend the delinquent and summon him to appear at the ensuing meeting of the Grand Lodge, to show cause why he should not be dealt with according to the regulations and usages in such cases established." The notice to him of his suspension stated in substance that the commissioners appointed to investigate the charges had recommended his suspension, and that the Grand Lodge had approved of such recommendation. If in pursuance of the above provision the phaintiff was suspended by the grand master, he was not summoned to appear at the ensuing meeting of the Grand Lodge as required by such provisions, and was not informed that at such meeting of the Grand Lodge the charges so made against him would be considered by it, and thus had no opportunity to defend himself in that body, against such charges. This was in violation of the rules of the order in establishing the procedure to be followed by it in such cases. There is no provision in the lay-ways or rules of the order, so far as we have been able to find, providing for an appeal in a case like the one before us, nor is there any procedure pointed out by which he may be reinstated. In matter of discipline, doctrine and internal policy of the organization the rules by which the members have agreed to be governed constitute the charter of their rights and courts will decline to take cognizance of any matter arising under these rules. Whether the rules have been violated, or whether a member has been guilty of conduct which authorizes an investigation by the association, or the imposition of the penalty prescribed by it, is incumbently fit for the association itself to determine, and if the investigation is in accordance with its rules, the party charged has no ground of complaint, since it is but carrying into effect the agreement he made when he became a member of the association. Lawson vs. Hewell, 118 Cal., 619. But where, as in this case, it is shown that the proceedings instituted against him have not been conducted in accordance with the prescribed rules of procedure in such cases, and that in violation of such rules he has been given no opportunity to appear and defend himself before the tribunal which is to hear and determine the charges preferred against him, the Court when called upon will not hesitate to interfere in his behalf against the invasion of such rights. Zeliff vs. Grand Lodge, ee. 53 N. J. L., 537, and other cases cited in note to Volume 3, Page 211 of Amer. & Eng. Annotated Cases. The plaintiff is entitled, upon the allegation of the bill, to at least some of the relief sought by it, and we will therefore affirm the order of the lower Court in overruling the demurrer to the bill. Order affirmed and case remanded, with costs to the appellee. CRISFIELD NEWS Crisfield, Md., February 24.-- The women had charge of the services at both Shiloh M. E. and St. Paul A. M. E. Churchs. Mrs. M. P. Hill, of Baltimore, was present and spoke at both churches. The other speakers at Shiloh were Mrs. G. T. Towson, Mrs. W. S. Brown and Miss Ethel Clark. Mrs. H. Bivans and Mrs. Lydia Polk were the speakers at St. Paul. Mr. Martin Chase, of Baltimore, spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Samuel D. Wilson. Mrs. Cordelia Brown is visiting friends in Baltimore. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Beulah Wilson, Mrs. Mary White and Miss Ethel Horsey. HAGERSTOWN ITEMS Hagerstown, Md., Feb. 24.—As a result of the revival at Ebenenezer A. M. E. Church $120 was collected for the evangelist, Rev. McDuffie and 175 converts. A Bible Reading Class for all the converts meets at Ebenenezer A.M.E. Church every Monday afternoon. Baptism at the 2nd Christian Church was well attended. On Monday evening an entertainment was given at the church. Music was funished by Prof. Boyer on the zylophone and Mrs. Hattie Newman on the pipe organ. The fourth quarterly conference held at Asbury M. E. Church was presided over by Rev. D. W. Hayes Reports showed progress on all lines. Dr. Hayes preached Sunday evening to a large audience. The congregation unanimously voted for the return of the pastor. The Hagerstown Preachers' Alliance met at the Asbury parsonage on Monday. Rev. R. W. Stinnett, of Williamsport, read a paper on "How may the people be interested in the Sunday morning service." Revival at the Zion Baptist Church was quite successful and will be continued through the week Unattached players of the violin, mandolin, guitar, trombone, cornet and flute, double bass violin, who would like to become members of a concert orchestra now forming, must have two years experience at sight reading address H. J. care Afro-American. Denton, Md., Feb. 24.—An educational rally was held at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Sunday. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins delivered the educational address. Mr. H. Smith, principal of the Kenard High School presided. The M. E. Church at Bearau, Md., was totally destroyed by fire on last Sunday night. Allen Day was celebrated at Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Sunday night. Mrs. Adeline Lewis was the principle speaker of the evening, assisted by others. Miss Olivia Tribbett has accepted a position as one of the public school teachers at Centerville. The leap year social given by the leaders of Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Tuesday night was a decided success. Mrs J. H. Fitchett attended church Sunday. She has been suffering from an attack of grip. Miss Holliday of Cambridge was the guest of Mrs. Mary E. Jones on last Sunday. A social by the conference claim committee will be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church on next Wednesday night. Mrs. Bessie Ross is on the sick list. Prof. M. H. Hawkins while in town was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Moore. Catonsville Md., February 24. Messrs. Abraham Hall, Samuel Nelson and Misses Dora, Laura, Leonia and Oliver Hall visited Mrs. John Neal of Baltimore Sunday. Mr. Daniel Harris after returning home from church Sunday night fell in a fainting spell and received several bruises about the face at his home. Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, who is confined to her home on Taylor's avenue by illness, is improving. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Alexena Harris and Mrs. Mary Benson. The ushers of Grace A. M. E. Church attended a sermon at Allen's A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Mr. William Washington was elected general manager for Greenwood Electric Park for this coming season. The garage of Mr. Arnold Waters on Edmonson avenue near Winters avenue is now open for business. Sparks, Md., February 24.—The 100th anniversary of the Stevens A. M. E. Church was closed Sunday by an interesting program rendered by the Sunday School. The exercises were much appreciated by the large audience present. CHARLOTTE HALL ITEMS Charlotte Hall, Md., Feb. 24. A valentine reception was held at the residence of Rev. W. H. Williams Monday night. Mrs. Annie Sparks departed this life last Friday after a long illness Mrs. Louisa Butler has returned to her home from the hospital after a successful operation. Miss Grace Whalen has returned to her home from Philadelphia. Miss Sadie Shorter visited her parents last week and has returned to Washington. AANAPOLIS HAPPENINGS Annapolis, Md., February 23. Dr. Garcia has been quite ill but is much better. The play, "Colloquy of Nations" presented at Mt. Moriah Church under the direction of Mrs. Briscoe was quite a success. The pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, Rev. E. S. Williams, was able to conduct his services Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Holden and Miss Louisa Venning of Philadelphia spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. Mrs. Mary F. King has returned to Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Simms of Franklin street, gave a reception in honor of Miss Mattie Henigan of Washington. Those present: Mr and Mrs. Paul Lawson, of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Miss Annie Thompson, Miss Fudolph, Mr. A. Sims and Mr. John King, Mrs. Thomas Queen died at her residence on Market street Wednesday. Funeral services were held Friday at Mt. Moriah Church, Rev. Briscoe officiating. Ames Church choir of Baltimore, rendered excellent music at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday. A patriotic entertainment will be given at Mt. Moriah Church for the benefit of the church debt on Tuesday evening, February 29th. 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All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, FEB. 26, 1916 "PAN TOTING" If the measure passed by the council of Dawson, Georgia and signed by Mayor J. M. Bell be stricty enforced, the long established custom of "pan-toting" will soon become a thing of the past. The ordinance reads: "It shall be unlawful for any cook, servant or employee to carry from the dwelling, or residence, or premises of his or her employer any basket, tin-pan, or plate, or any other pan, plate, or vessel, filled with foodstuffs provisions of any description whatever, without first having obtained the written permission of his or her employer. "Pan-toting" has been the custom among workers in private families in this country for so long a time that the mind of man can not recall the contrary. Slaves who worked the week long went home at the end with provisions and clothing for the entire family. Provision constituted the pay enope, and there has been very le change up to the present day. could be an utter impossibility one million of Negroes en- spind soul together, if this were not the case. The result is seen in the oft noted fact that when the head of the family is en gaged as a worker in a Southern home his wife is employed by the same family. An independent existence is not to be that of on the miserably low wage—six dollars a month up—common in the South. The employer usually states that the wages of the new servant shall be six dollars a month and keep. For his own self preservation, the Negro has always interpreted these" to include his family. Because such "pan-toting" has been a necessity, the Negro has never regarded it as stealing. That it is stealing, that it is grafting no one will deny, grafting tho, that is on the same level with using the employer's stationery for private purposes, employing the firm's name in order to get reduction on a private purchase from other firms, taking advantages of a public office for individual favoritism—not a whit better or worse. That Dawson, Georgia, has been compelled to resort to municipal legislation in order to put a stop to "pan-toting" is a confession that the practice had gotten beyond the control of the housekeepers, and that such housekeepers felt their servants getting more than they earned. At the same time with all chance of graft obliterated, wages cannot be expected to remain at their present level. Paying him money, instead of provisions and money, cannot help raising wages to the level where the workers can live an independent existence in a home of his own outside "the big house." Here is a long step to avoid placing domestic servants or the same plane with other workers in the world, and it is significant that the white people of the South, whether knowingly or unknowingly, make the beginning. STATE TEACHERS' REPORT In a message to the legislature just one month ago, Governor Goldaborough, asked that body for state wide legislation fixing the school year at one hundred days (5 months), raising the compulsory school age from 8 to 12 t, 8 to 14 years, and a redistribution of the fund for colored schools, whereby a larger sum shall be allowed to those sections of the state where the race is proportionally largest. Three weeks ago the State Board of Education and the county superintendents' meeting together in Annapolis agreed upon a program of education to be laid before the legislature which included as one of its chief features a proposal of a seven month school year for colored schools. The report on colored schools in the state by a committee of the Association of State Colored Teachers, which was laid before the members of the legislature last week throws considerable light on the conditions in the county schools outside of Baltimore already touched upon by the two previous reports. Whereas the chief features of the two previous reports were the recommendations, the last reports show in detail the basis of these recommendations, especially with reference to expenditures. The last report shows the state of Maryland expending on the average $13.80 per white child of school age, and not quite half that amount, $6.13 per colored child. If this expenditure were made according to the needs, it is clear that the colored child needs twice as much training as the other. St. Mary's county spends $3.20 per Negro child, while Baltimore and Allegheny counties spend something over $17. The salary for teachers in Dorchester county is $81, and in Prince George $175. To ask for anything less than a "square deal" in the apportionment of the school fund, a state regulation making the per capita expenditure the same in every county and raising the qualifications and pay of colored teachers, likewise making these the same for all counties, would be little less than criminal. It is difficult to see why the children of one county are entitled to better opportunities or education than another, especially since the taxes are the same, or why it should be worth twice as much money to teach in one county than another. It is time that the matter of education be taken out of the hands of the several counties and made to conform, at least on general lines to state control. SUNDAYISM There is not the slightest tinge of the sour grape philosophy in the welcome extended to the Reverdent William Sunday when he comes to Baltimore today. The Afro-American does express its qualified welcome to the chief apostle of Sundavism in America. If the meetings of the sensational evangelist were open to both races alike, as they are not going to be opened, the thinking man would yet cherish a scepticism as to the amount of permanent good accomplish'd by Sunday methods. Added to this in the case of Baltimore is Sunday's suggestion for separate evangelical service for colored people in their own churches. The best possible interpretation placed upon Mr. Sunday's compliance with the wishes of the local committee from the churches makes it plain that he shares their views that God is best pleased when he is approached by his white and black children in differ nt places, the perchance at the same time. Maybe Mr. Sunday would offer as a consolation to the darker brethren: the they worship apart, black and white, when they die and go to heaven all will be white. Samuel Ward, the great abolitionist would have replied to "Billy" Sunday: "If I cannot go to heaven as black as God made me, let me go on to hell, and dwell with the devils forever." In greeting the evangelist, it is well to take into account that we are welcoming "Sundayism" to Baltimore and not Christianity. Our welcome means that we hope it will do as much good as it can, but we are certain that it can't do much. "Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association" is the title of the organization of the colored teachers in this State. From this it would appear that the state is colored rather than the teachers. In the interest of accuracy of expression, should not the title be changed to "Maryland State Colored Teachers' Association." THE AFRO-AMERICAN THE FORUM During the past two or three weeks, there has been received at this office,letters for "The Forum" which have not had appended the name of the sender, as a result of which, these letters have not been used. We must insist protection that any article intended for this paper be signed by the senders, name, not necessarily for publication, but for our protection. THE EDITOR Please to allow me space in your valuable paper to say that I hope the coming of Billy Sunday in Maryland will be productive of great good and that it may cause awakening among the people that the people may say "Wherein I was once blind I now see." "We perceive of a truth that out of one blood God created all people to dwell on all the earth." Then let a man be measured by his worth to the community in which he lives and not be his color. The schools will then be better and open for longer terms in the counties and Maryland will produce a better class of citizens. My God let it come then we will say "Pra'se God from whom all blessings flow." I hope that Billy Sunday will get an invitation from Georgia saying "Come down and help us" and I hope that he will be an instrument in the hands of God that a tidal wave of civilization will take hold of the minds and hearts of the people and that the people may realize that "Whatsoever a man soweth that will he also reap." Yours for a man's chance, W. H. PATES, Annapolis, Md. Why should we worry about Billy Sunday when we have good preachers of our own race? We are perfectly satisfied about Billy Sunday not wanting the colored people in his Tabernacle. For we have preachers just as good as Billy Sunday. Not saying that Billy Sunday is not right, but he is preaching to the rich, who are perfectly able to support him. And I think if we go to hear our own preachers and try to support our own churches we will find that as much as we can do. What we colored people want to do is to pull together more and stay in our own class. We can't be white, don't care how white we may be, we see the white people don't want us and still there are just as good and respectable colored people as there are white. But if we stay in our own class and pull together and try to help one another more, the white people I do think, will think more of us and wont be always ready to fight against us. AGNES JOHNS Green Spring Valley, Md: To the Afro-American Mr. Editor:—Please allow me space in your columns to express my sincere thanks to the members and friends of the association who have helped to make the work of the branch a success during the last year. All that I have done or tried to do have met with your approval and assistance and I assure you that with such cooperation we will break all records during the coming year. I have tried to do my duty both to the work and to the community. Many thanks to the Board of Directors for their token of respect to me. I am yours for a better and bigger community, S. S. BOOKE ENTERTAINS A Few FRIENDS Mr. Andrew L. Jackson leader of class No. 13 of Trinity A. M. E. Church, delightfully entertained his class and a few friends. Wednesday night February 16, at 630 Carlton street. Rev. S. M. Johnson, Rev. D G. Hill and some of his members spoke. Then the guests were served with a very pleasing luncheon, were given floral tokens (carnations) and dismissed singing "God be With You Till We Meet Again." p TENDFRED AN AT HOME On Thursday evening of last week, Mrs. Elizabeth Victor of 416 N. Fremont Avenue was at home to a few of her friends. The evening was spent in the giving of a number of musical selections, vocal and instrumental, after which the guests were bountifully served with buffet supper. UNDERTAKER ON THE MEND. Mr. Robert A. Elliott, the well known undertaker, who for the past five weeks has been very sick, is slowly improving. He wishes to say that though sick his business is going on as usual, managed by his son-in-law, Charles B. Jon-s, and his wife Mrs. R A. Elliott, thanking the public for their past favors and hoping a continuation of the Members and Friends of Trinity A.M.E. Church Turn Out at Novel Entertainment A successful Queen's Rally was held at Trinity A. M. E. Church on last Friday night under the auspices of the Minnie L. Gaines Sunshine Circle. It was the fourth annual affair and it surpassed all previous records, raising the amount of $334 70. The church was filled to overflowing. The bugle call was sounded by Mr. Clarence Bowman and the grand march of the various countries played by Mr. Llewellyn Wilson. Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, the directress, heralded the arrival of each country. One of the new features was the presentation of the President and his cabinet with Mr. Wilbert J. Henry as president and Mrs. Ida Shipley as the first lady of the land; Mr. Robert L. Henson as secretary, accompanied by their special guests. Mrs. Anna McMechen presented the report of each country. Mrs. Martha Thompson having raised the highest amount was crowned by Mrs. Jennie Ross, who also thanked the other queens for raising the amounts they had reported. The Female Ushers, Miss Gertrude Fisher, president, rendered excellent service. On Monday night a reception was tendered the participants under the direction of Mrs. Annie L. Waters, chairman; Mesdames Emma Holiday, S: Briscoe, H. Peck, Nellie Grant, Ellen Gleaves, Miss Julia Thornton and others. The officers of the circle are Mrs. Martha Thompson, president; Mrs. Laura Banks, vice president; Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce; financial secretary; Mrs. Rachel Pendleton, treasurer; Mrs. Maggie Tucker, secretary; Mrs. Lavinia Henry, chairman of the executive committee and secretary of the rally. Finance committee, Miss Eina Waters, Mrs. Anna L. McMechen and officers of the Circle. Rev. S. M. Johnson is pastor of the church. STAR THEATRE DRAWS RECORD AUDIENCES The large crowds that are in attendance nightly at the Star Theatre, Monument street, near Bond, are good evidences of the high class motion pictures and vaudeville exhibited in that house. Mr. E. C. Berger, the congenial manager of the theatre has secured all the big serial pictures that are so popular now which with the other feature pictures and vaudeville performance make it a regular 10 cent show for 5 cents. For the coming week they have secured Buzzin Burton, and Vaughan Wayne, the buzzer and singer, in a classy comedy and singing act. "The Dock Rats" in thir ereels and Lieut. Ros in "Stolen Bullion" are a few of the other features of the week. ARE YOU GOING Pre-lenten dance at St. Mary's Parish Hall Monday, March 6th. Kerr's Orchestra. Enbie Blake at the piano donated by Knabe March 1. Kerr's Orchestra S. Mary's Monday. March 6. Boost your favorite at Basket ball game Fifth Regiment Armory, March 1. LATEST IN SPORTS BY SPORTSMAN White Champion Seven Yards Behind Chicago's Colored Speed King at Knights of St. Anthony Meet New York, Feb. 23.—Binga Dismond, the colored sprinter from the University of Chicago, handed out a stunning surprise to the Eastern cracks when he won the suburban quarter mile at the Knights of St. Anthony games in the Forty-seventh Regiment Armory last night. There was no question of the superiority of the dusky flier, for though there was a little crowding in the earlier stages of the race he was not to blame for it and at the finish he was going away from Ted Meredith, the Olympic champion, who was forced to the limit to beat Billy Moore of Princeton by six inches for the place. The time of 51 seconds constituted a new armory record, which is sufficient indication of the winner, as for several years the best middle distance men have competed for this special, the first of its kind instituted. In addition to Meredith, who won the trephy last year, there finished behind Dismond, Tom Halpin of Bos on, who also has a leg on the cup; Billy Moore, the best middle distance man at Prineeton, and Tom Lennon, who caused a sensation by his great running in the 300 yard handicap at the New York A. C. games. Dismond, who holds the Western Conference championship at a quarter mile, recorded the fast time of 51 seconds in defeating Meredith who had no excuse to offer, inasmuch as he predicted before the race that he would win, for he seldom felt in better shape. Dismond seemed to have some difficulty at the start, and during the first 220 yards he was straggling behind the bunch. In the meantime the stalwart colored runner was forging ahead. By the end of the eighth he shot past Lennon, closely trailed by Meredith. Moore at this point also showed a burst of speed but the University of Chicago man had the greater endurance. His brown legs pounded the floor with the rhythm of machinery and he seemed to glide ahead of the two Pennsylvania boys. As they rounded the last turn to come into the stretch it was plain that the race belonged to the colored runner. He was going easily as he moved up to the tape, while Meredith and Moore were calling upon every ounce of vitality that was in them. That the colored quarter-mile is capable of some more startling performances was demonstrated by the ease with which he finished last night. He was hardly wined at the finish. Followers of track athletics look to him to become the Drew for the 440-yard event. Dismond's victory, while surprising, one of the biggest gatherings that ever with-sused a track event in Brooklyn, was not wholly unexpected, for he has been preparing for the race far weeks. ALPHA WINS FROM ST. CRISTOPHER Special to the Afro-American By Cee Vee Bee New York, Feb. 23.—Alpha "Big Five" recently crushed the St. Christopher machine, and put herself back into the good graces of the New York faus by gaining a double victory at Manhattan Casino Washington's Birthday. In their first win, Alpha disposed of the crack Alpine A. C. of New Jersey, 44-10 and then turned around and trimmed the fast Howard University five 28-19: a performance not alone remarkable for the double victories, but also for the number of points totaled by the Alphas-72. The game with the Alpines was a rather one-sided affair, the Jersey city five rarely displaying any form that would seem dangerous to the New Yorkers. The second fray however was one of the hardest and most spectacular of the season. The first half ended 17-7 in favor of Alpha. Howard tri-d vainly to overcome this lead in the second period and scored 12 points to their opponents 11. Holland starred for Howard while Dash and Goode were the "high lights" of Alpha. --- DUNBAR SHOWS FORM IN FIRST GAME OF SEASON Before an enthusiastic crowd of rooters Dunbar A. A. of this city defeated the Y. M. A. C. of Easton, Md., last Monday night, by the score of 17-11. This was the first time the Dunbar had a chance to test their team work and fighting ability this season, and they gave evidence of becoming one of the best, if not the best the club has ever produced. Dunbar drew first blood with a foul by Webb; the Y. M. A. C. following this up with several fouls. Dunbar showed some form and succeeded in scoring several difficult field goals, while Webb put across three more fouls. Several of the referee's decision in this half so irritated the Dunbar men that they did not play up to their usual form. This half ended 10-6 in their favor. The second half found the Dunbar playing a cool and steady game, with occasional flashes of superior passing which netted them three field goals by Howard. When one of the Easton forwards scored a field goal during the last ten minutes of play there was such an uproar of enthusiasm among the Easton fans that the Dunbar was threatened to be swept away by the sudden rush of their opponents. But the Batimoreans tightened their lines and preventd any further damage. Lineup: Easton Y. M. C. A., R. Poney, and R. Porey, forwards; Gibson, centre; Walker and Morris, guards. Dunbar: Webb and Howard, forwards;Wilson, centre;Haywood and Brooks, guard. Walker, of Armstrong, referee? Go to St. Mary's Hall, February 29. Don't miss it. Dunbar and Hing School. With apologies to our contemporary "The Commonwealth." Everybody out for the opening game at Bethel Hall Saturday night (to-night) between the second and fourth year classes of the High School. The admission will only be 10 cents, and everyone should show their appreciation of the efforts of the management to open a public indoor recreation center for our boys and girls. With Drew champion at the century run. Morse king of the 220 runners, and Dismond premier among men of the 440 class, there will be little for the runners of the favored race to hope for in the way of championship laurels. From what we have heard and seen of one Warren Walker, as a referee of basketball contests, we are more and more convinced that he is the king of "undesirables." When it comes to handing out raw deals, and fake decisions, he is there with both feet. Walker hails from Washington, Armstrong High School, and he certainly lives up to the unenviable name gained by referees of all kinds, who inhabit the capital city. Taking two teams into camp in the course of one evening is no mean performance. The Alpha "Big Five" of New York accomplished this Washington's Birthday-night by whipping the Alpine A. C. of New Jersey, and the Howard University. Five. Too bad Howard had to be in on this doubleloses. Now that Bethel Hall is opened to the public let's see Baltimore take on renewed activity in Athletic lines. With St. Mary's and Bethel Halls running full tilt there ought to be something for Baltimoreans to do besides dance. The Dunbar A. A. showed up well in their initial game this season against the Y. M. C. A. of Easton. Their real mettle will be tested, however in the game Monday night with the High School. The Dunbar A. A. will meet the Morgan College five at the Fourth Regiment Armory Wednesday night, and will go to Washington on the 11th to play the Y. M. C. A. team of that city. Basket ball game at Bethel Hall, Saturday night promptly at o'clock, between the 2nd and fourth year teams of Colored High School. Admission 10 cents. "Something Red Hot" THE SPARTAN VICTORIOUS IN A SENSATIONAL GAME THE SPARTAN VICTORIOUS IN A SENSATIONAL GAME New York—In one of the most sensational games seen here this season, the hitherto unbeatable Vandal A. C. of Atlantic City, conquerors of the champion "Incorporators," went down to defeat before the irresistible onslaught of the Spartan "green and gold machine" on this city, at the Palace Casino, last Thursday evening. The easy manner in which the Spartans disposed of their famous opponents was as much a surprise to the New Yorkers as to the Atlantic City contingent, who traveled to Gotham with the expectation that their champions would return undefeated. Mike Briscoe, and Howard, the Vandals forwards could not get away from the Spartan guards, while the Spartan forwards scored almost at will. Tish, Ross, G. Abbot, Douglas and Phillips composed the Spartan's lineup, and Freeman, Sawyer, McClain, Howard and Briscoe, constituted the Vandal five. Jeff Wetzler, famous as St. Christopher's coach refereed the games. In the preliminary the Spartan "Hornets" defeated the St. Augustine Tigers of Brooklyn 19-16. A MARVELOUS FEAT BY ONE LEGGED JUMPER We have heard of many remarkable things being performed by persons not so favored by the hand of fate, but the feat of Ernest J. Ferber, a one legged jumper, clearing the bar at the height of 5 feet 8 inches, is one of the most incredible. To substantiate its statements of Ferber's performance the Philadelphia Public Ledger publishes a page of illustrations showing Ferber in the act of clearing the bar, when he is "just over" and "almost up." "Ol' men" Webb and Wilson "came back." Sam Langford and Sam McVey did their usual ten round fiasco in New York last Friday night. As usual the bout was declared a draw, neither one of the fighters being willing to lose their bread ticket by landing a knockout. The great Vandals of Atlantic City have at last met their Waterloo. They were completely outclassed by the Spartan Green and Gold Machine of New York last Thursday evening. "Tis a long road that has no turning." The Maryland Grand Council: In connection with the Subordinate House of the G. U. O. O. B. and S. of Job will have their memorial service at John Wesley M.E. Church corner Sharp and Montgomery street on Sunday, February 27, 1916. All members are kindly requested to be present on this occasion in memory of our deceased members. Please meet in the lecture room at 6:30 p. m. in society dress for the occasion. By order W. H. S. Saunders, G. M.; W. H. Burk, secretary. Ad. TOWSON JOTTINGS Last Sunday was Organization Day at Mt. Calvary Church. Rev. J. C. Reguesters, pastor and several other visitors delivered strong addresses on Sunday School work in churches. Mrs. Burgess Quickley sang and spoke as president of the Loyal Temperance Legion, and Rev. D. R. Powell, pastor of Mt. Olivet Church, mad; a practical address on Benefits of Organizations in Church Work. Mt. Calvary Church an ounces a centennial Celebration with a Mock Conference. Centennial addresses and centennial sermons. The literary entertainment given at Odd Fellow's Hall, Thursday February 17th, by St. Paul M. P. Church, proved quite a success. Mrs. Addie Robinson gave a chocolate sip for benefit S. Paul's Church Thursday, February 24. Sunday, February 27, will be the b pinning of a week of prayer and praise at St. Paul Church. The Mother's Jewel Organization of St. Paul Church will meet under the direction of its organizer and instructor, Mrs. Ida F. Reguesters. Rev. Powell preached on Jonah's Mission at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church last Sunday evening. Mr. William Watts was elected a delegate to represent the St. James Church at its annual conference in May. To whom it may concern:— The management of the benefit at Richmond Market Armory on February 2nd. inst., desires any person who lost any article that was checked to please call at the Afro-Amrican office Saturday or Monday between 3 and 5 p. m., and identify their property. PHILADELPHIA HAPPENINGS Special to The Afro-American Ledger Philadelphia, February 23.—Mr. Charles Clark, of 4635 Mulberry street, fell heir last week to $6,250 in cash, and a 75 acre farm in Matthews County, Va., from a relative. A reception will be tendered Dr. C. A. Tindley by his congregation at East Calvary M. E. Church Broad and Fitzwater streets on Thursday evening. March 16th. The Misses Helen Lloyd Milton and Mildred Fowler were graduates from the West Philadelphia High School on Thursday. Mr. Adolph Ohl Hodge graduated from the school of Pedagogy on Thursday evening. He was also awarded the Alumni prize made for his essay entithd: “Retardation Among Negro Children.” Friday upon the return of Chris J. Perry, editor of the Philadelphia Tribune from Nashville, Tenn., he found his desk in his office literally covered with flowers which were placed there by the employees. Entwined among the flowers were silk ribbons upon which were printed in gold “Presiden. of N. N. P. A.” the relaxation of Editor Perry’s countenance showed that the scene touched a tender spot and his voice faltered as he thanked his donors who crowded around him to extend their congratulations. Wm. Asher, a Negro special policeman at 12th and Pine street station 19th district, received a $10. reward Thursday from the Jeweler’s Security alliance for arresting a thief who stole $5,000 worth of jewelry from Kennedy Bros. store, 13th and Oney streets. Mr. George O. Price in organ solos, assisted by the Miller Memorial Baptist choir, will give a sacred concert at Hann Memorial M. E. Church, 23rd and Oxford streets on Sunday February 27th at 4:15 p. m. Rev. J. R. Brown, pastor. MR. AND MRS. STORRS TENDERED SURPRISE Mr. and Mrs. Storrs were the guests of honor at a surprise party tender-d them by the Misses Dyson, L. Coy and Estella Bland at her residence, 926 Bolton street Wednesday evening, February 16. Those present included: Misses Mabel Prettyman, Adn Augusta, Sarah Neal, Beatrice Mullen, Louise Webb, Louise Jackson, Isabelle, Elmer Hall, Lillie Dillard, Adelena Obsorne, Alezxenia Branch, Alice Williams; Messers. James Pettigrew, James Fisher, Johnie Young, Jessie Pettigrew, Walter Fresham, Joseph Evans, Frank Phillips, James Hall, Marshall Forrest, Willie Forrest, Gilmore Dillard Booker Page, Herbert Biddle, Wayman Augusta, Alterbia Tibbs, Franklin Kerr, William Brady, Jonie McKay, pianist, Louie Williams, and Mr. Petis. LITERARY CIRGLE INSTALLS OFFICERS The public installation of officers of Royal Oak Art and Literary Circle by Dean Pickens of Morgan College, was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus C. Hailstork, 633 W. Mulberry street. A fine program was rendered after which the following officers were installed: Florence Williams, president; Mabel Moore, vice president; Edna I. Patterson, secretary; Maud Jones, assistant secretary; Laura B. Hailstork, treasurer; Adolphus C. Hailstork, critic. p MASON—In sad but loving remembrance of James Hamilton Mason, who died February 20th, 1913. Anniversary masses were read February 20, St. Aliosius Church, Leonardtown Md. and February 21, St. Peters Clavers, Baltimore. Three years in eternity dear father thou hast been Three years has eternity's own portals shut back the sound of sin. H:s devoted daughter. Mrs. Mattie Mason Locks. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Benjamin Quigley 209 W. Hoffman street is able to be out again and wishes to thank her friends for their kindness also the members of the Independent A. M. E. Church. Brooklyn M E. Church, the pastor, Rev. E. W. S. Peck being in New York the services will be in charge of Rev. Charles H. Lowry at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Residence 539 Robert street, Rev. F. D. Smith, the pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church, Delta, Pennsylvania., will preach at Wayman's Memorial A. M. E. Church, Carey street near Bayard street on March 1st. at 8 p. m. Rev. P. H. Green, pastor. An Elaborate Oyster Supper the following night. Concert and Supper by the Dockins Family and Stewardesses of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Monday evening February 28th. Admission 15 cents, refreshments free. J. W. Dockins, manager. Rev. J. W. Sander, pastor. THE AFRO-AMERICAN MEN'S DAY AT ST. JOHN A. M. E. C. Lexington street near Pine Sunday, February 27, 1916 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor, Rev. P. W. 3 p. m., Special sermon to the men by Rev. D. ington D. C. 8 p. m. Bishop Coppin will preach. All congregations and their pastors are Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor Thomas Hardy, C. ..ANNUAL MEN'S DAY Trinity A. M. E. Church Sunday, May Rev. W. A. T. Miles the noted divine of the Delaware Camden, N. J. will preach at the 11 a. m. and 3 p. m. Platform meeting at 3 p. m. Address Mr. S. S. Booth Y. M. C. A., subject: "Hush, Hush, You Grumblers." F. McMechen and other prominent speakers. At preside. Every member and friend is requested to Wilbert J. Henry, Pres. H. A. Whittington, V. Pres. Emanuel Duc Henson, Sect. John Barnes, Treas. S. M. JOHN WATCH AND WAIT! The Greatest BALL given by the Pink and White Ribbon Social At Good Goldfield Orchestra Lexington Tues Day, February 29th, 1916, Leap Year Night Miss Elizabeth Gant, Pres. Miss Emma Dashields, Sec. Mrs. THE BEAUTIFUL CANTATA "ELEGANT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE POPULAR CHOIR OF SCHOOL" West Saratoga Street Thursday and Friday Even'gs, March 2nd-3rd Miss Frances Chambers, Pianist Rev. S. A. Viigil, Pastor S DAY M. M. E. CHURCH street near Pine February 27, 1916 or, Rev. P. W. Wortham. men by Rev. D. P. Seaton of Wash. ch. their pastors are invited. Thomas Hardy, Chairman of Men's Day MEN'S DAY.. Sunday, February 27 1916 one of the Delaware Conference, and the 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. services. ss Mr. S. S. Booker, Genl. Sec. of the You Grumblers." Attorney George W. speakers. Atty. Roy S. Bond will end is requested to give $1.00 P. Pres. Emanuel Dudley, 2nd V Pres. Robert L. mas. S. M. JOHNSON, Pastor ALL ever given by the Wizards of Ball Givers Social At Good Hope Hall Lexington St., near Pine Seap Year Night Admission 25 Cts. Dashields, Sec. Mrs. Leonia Stewart, Treas. SANTATA "ESTHER" PULAR CHOIR OF ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Patoga Street March 2nd-3rd Tickets 20 Cts. Vigil, Pastor Thomas H. Franklin, Director 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor, Rev. P. W. Wortham. 3 p. m., Special sermon to the men by Rev. D. P. Seaton of Washington D. C. 8 p. m. Bishop Coppin will preach. ..ANNUAL MEN'S DAY.. Trinity A. M. E. Church Sunday, February 27 1916 Rev. W. A. T. Miles the noted divine of the Delaware Conference, and Camden, N. J. will preach at the 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. services. Platform meeting at 3 p. m. Address Mr. S. S. Booker, Genl. Sec. of the Y. M.C. A., subject: "Hush, Hush, You Grumblers." Attorney George W. F. McMechen and other prominent speakers. Atty, Roy S. Bond will preside. Every member and friend is requested to give $1.00 premier Birmingham, England Wilbert J. Henry, Pres. H. A. Whittington, V. Pres. Emanuel Dudley, 2nd V Pres. Robert L. Henson, Sect. John Barnes, Treas. S. M. JOHNSON, Pastor WATCH AND WAIT! The Greatest BALL ever given by the Wizards of Ball Givers Pink and White Ribbon Social At Good Hope Hall Goldfield Orchestra Lexington St., near Pine Tues Day, February 29th, 1916, Leap Year Night Admission 25 Cts. Miss Elizabeth Gant, Pres. Miss Emma Dashields, Sec. Mrs. Leonia Stewart, Treas. THE BEAUTIFUL CANTATA "ESTHER" Thursday and Friday Even'gs, March 2nd-3rd Tickets 20 Cts. Miss Frances Chambers, Pianist Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor Thomas H. Franklin, Director 500 Men Wanted at. St. Paul M. E. Church Sunday, February 27th 11 A. M., The Pastor. 3.30 P. M., Rev. Dr. Wagner, th. 8 P. M., Rev. Aquilla Brooks, the Silver Tongue. Several Organizations will be attendance Under auspices of Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor MOCK CONFERENCE~Come and spend an evening at SECOND ANNUAL MOCK CONFERENCE ...OF THE... F. A. M. E. CHURCH THURSDAY EVENING At the above named Church, Corner Tessier and Orch At which time Sister Lewis Wylie, one of the Missionary Sisters, w on paper ADMISSION 10 CEN Brother Sarah Johnson, Presiding Bishop Bro Bro. Ella Hanley, Treasurer Dr. ..THE MINUTE M OF GRACE PRESBYTERIAN WILL GIVE THEIR ANNUAL At the the Church, Dolphin and Etting S Friday Evening, March 10th, 1916, at 8 P. M. Wm. H. McAbce, President W. A. Jon THE LYRIC QUARTET CO Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee and Teresa Briscoe Stev Tunstall, Maurice T. Butler and H. Y. Job WILL APPEAR IN A SONG RECORD BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY, MARC SILVER OFFERING February 27th Great Mortgage Rally L. Rev. Dr. Wagner, the noted Orator books, the Silver Tongued Orator Under auspices of the Men of the Church Virgil, Pastor Spend an evening of enjoyment at the MOCK CONFERENCE AT THE... DAY EVENING, MARCH 2nd, 1916 Corner Tessier and Orchard Streets Missionary Sisters, will demonstrate fancy work ADMISSION 10 CENTS Bro. Hattie Titty, Secretary Dr. L. C. Curris, Pastor NUTE MEN.. OF PETERIAN CHURCH FOR ANNUAL SUPPER Dalphin and Eiting Streets 1916, at 8 P. M. Tickets 25 Cents W. A. Jones, Secretary ARTET COMPANY Peresa Briscoe Stewart: Profs. Nelson Her and H. Y. Johnson, Pianist A SONG RECITAL AT SUNDAY, MARCH 5th, 1916, 5 P. M. OFFERING St. Paul M. E. Church Sunday, February 27th Great Mortgage Rally 11 A. M., The Pastor. 3.30 P. M. Rev. Dr. Wagner, the noted Orator 8 P. M., Rev. Aquilla Brooks, the Silver Tongued Orator Several Organizations will be attendance Under auspices of the Men of the Church Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor MOCK CONFERENCE~Come and spend an evening of enjoyment at the SECOND ANNUAL MOCK CONFERENCE At the above named Church, Corner Tessier and Orchard Streets At which time Sister Lewis Wylie, one of the Missionary Sisters, will demonstrate fancy work on paper ADMISSION 10 Brother Sarah Johnson, treasurer Bro. Kia Hanyl, treasurer Bro. Hattie Tyler, Secretary Dr. L. C. Curtis, Pastor ..THE MINUTE MEN.. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WILL GIVE THEIR ANNUAL SUPPER At the the Church, Dolphin and Etting Streets Friday Evening, March 10th, 1916, at 8 P. M. Tickets 25 Cents Wm. H. McAbce, President W. A. Jones, Secretary THE LYRIC QUARTET COMPANY Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee and Teresa Briscoe Stewart: Profs. Nelson Tunstall, Maurice T. Butler and H. Y. Johnson, Pianist WILL APPEAR IN A SONG RECITAL AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY, MARCH 5th, 1916, 5 P. M. J. QUEENS' RALLY SUMMER OF JUNIOR CHOIR OF h Tuesday, Feb. 29, 1916 ington Street, near Pine and attendants, under direction of Janie H. Ross Mrs. Maggie Johnson, Secretary Wortham, Pastor HOUSEKEEPERS BORROW" to YOU of $1.19 per month to YOU of $1.43 per month to YOU of $1.92 per month You get full amount in CASH Loan Company VANIA AVENUE QUEENS' RALLY ... QUEENS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF JUNIOR CH St. John's A: M. E. Church Tuesday At the Church, Lexington Street, near Come and see the beautiful Queens and attendants, u Mrs. Jennie H. Ross James P. Brown, Director of Choir Mrs. Magg Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor MONEY FOR HOUSEKE "YOU CAN BORROW $10.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.19 $25.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.49 $50.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.99 Other amounts in proportion You get full a Northwestern Loan Com 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE QUEENS' RALLY ... QUEENS' RALLY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF JUNIOR CHOIR OF St. John's A: M. E. Church Tuesday, Feb. 29, 1916 At the Church, Lexington Street, near Pine Come and see the beautiful Queens and attendants, under direction of Mrs. Jennie H. Ross James P. Brown, Director of Choir Mrs. Maggie Johnson, Secretary Rev. P. W. Worthham, Pastor $10.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.19 per month $25.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.43 per month $50.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.92 per month The committee of the Queen's Raly at Trinity A. v. E. Courier wish to thank those who took part in this effort in helping to keep it a success also to Col. George Carter for his able and护 addre s, and for the present uniform staff, which added the occasion. Special sermon will be preach at the First Baptist Church, come Caroline and McElderry street, Sunday February 27th, at 8 o'clock by Rev. George Proctor Howard University. All are welcome. Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D. pastor. YEA BO YEA BO Jack's Big Feature DANCE YEA BO YEA BO Jack's Big Feature DANCE JUST BEFORE LENT FISHERMEN HALL Biddle Street, Near McCulloh Monday Even'g, Feb. 28th 8.30 P. M. to 1.30 A. M. Kerr's Orchestra with special Music during Intermission as the feature Very best of Refreshments on Sale Check room in charge of Experienced men ADMISSION 25 CENTS] Just think of the good time you had before. FOR RENT—A four-room flat, bath, hot and cold water and toilet. Apply to 414 N. Gilmor street. WANTED—An experienced sales man for an Installment House. Salary and commission. Write address H, care of Afro-American Co., 628 N. Eutaw street. . Helping Hand Day Miss Emma Mitchell, chairman. Rev. A. C. Randall will make an address; reelections by Mrs. Hannah Bishop; solo by Madam Helen Cooper-Dean. Mrs Gilmore Cummings will preside. ST. LUKE'S U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring Street near MEdlery Rev. Luther F. Smith, Pastor 10 a. m. Class Meeting. 11 a. m. Preaching by pastor. 2 p. m. Sabbath School. 7 p. m. Spencers C. E. League 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Cornish. Class Meeting Tuesday night. Prayer meeting Friday night. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D., Pastor 634 George Street MEN'S DAY & STATE RALLY 11 a. m. Pastor or visitor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 3 p. m. sharp. Rev. D. P. Seaton, D. D. of Washington. 6 p. m. Special program A C E L. Mrs. Rosa Richardson, Press. 8 p. m. Bishop L. J. Coppin. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor WOMEN'S DAY, All Day Sermon by Mrs. Helen Lee Williams. Service conducted by women. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Parents the school needs your presence. 3.30 p. m., Mrs. Edith Brooks presiding. Song and Praise Service and platform Meetiing. Excellent papers and addresses. Music by St. John's Junior Choir. Good music a d program 8 p.m. Platform service, Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, presiding, Addresses, solos and papers by prominent women. William Butler Prs. A. C. E. L Howard D. drent. Supt. GREAT DAY AT EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St., near Charles Rev. I. N. Ross, Pastor. 7 a. m. Class. 10 a. m. Bible Class. 11 a. m. Bishop L. J. Coppin will make his first visit to us this Conference yea. and preach. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Mr. C. Tolson, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Preaching by Dr. B. F. Watson, Secretary of the Church Extension Society; the noted songster. 6 p. m. Endeavor League. Mr. J. Murray, Pres. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. These services are under the auspices of Hanley Circle, Mrs Beckett Pres. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle Street Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor ANNUAL MEN'S DAY 6.30 a. m., Early Meeting Solomon Holmes, Leader 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. W. A. T. Miles, Ph. D. of the Delaware Co-ference, stationed at Camenu, N. J. Dr Finlay says he preached the greatest sermon he ever heard. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8.30 p. m. Platform meeting. Atty. Roy Bond will preside: speakers, Mr. S. S. Booker of Y M. C. A., Mr. Geo. F McMechen attorney and other pro- minent speakers. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. W.A.T. Miles, Ph D. Every man is requested to give one dollar. Robt. H. Gross, Supt. W. L. Wilson, president A. C. E. League. FIRST INDEPENDENT A M CHURCH Cor. Orchard and Tessier Street Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pasto- Parsonage 1232 Argyle Ave 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. J. M. Ivy. 8.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. class. 7.30 p. m. Preaching by Rev. Jos. Bell. Wednesday night. Class Thursday at 8 p.m Mock Conference all are invited to attend. MT. VERNO BAPIST C! URCH Oxford S reet near l'enna >ve Rev I W. E. jackinson D. P. Poster 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor to Women's Mission Society, Lottie Fryor, Dres. F. Floyd, Se retary. Revival continues. All are welcome. Mrs. Lena Fryor, Church Chork PERKINS SQ BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. F. R. Williams, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School 8 p. m. Sacred Concert by the S. S. Orchestra, Prof. Garrison, director, Silver Offering 3RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTURE Drunk 11 a. m. Ave. and Robert G. L. Rodgers, Pastor Saturday Service Sabbata School 10 a. m. Preaching Service 1:30 a. m. Vesper Service 3:30 p. m. Sunday February 27 1916 7 to 8 p. m. Program by the brotherhood of the church 7 to 8 p. m. sermon by the pastor, subject. The ropetic Fall of the United States." All are invited. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton street Rev. K. Wright Pastor 10 a. m. Class Bro. James Word. Leader 1 a. m. Rv. oughas. 2 p. m. un. school 8 p. m. C. 8 p. m. on the West and Drill Ran. in schools will be present mrs. h. h. h. TH EOLE C Ornus n ne u P l ts 6 d n Clar 1 b n 2 p m u 4 C l e 6 p m m m m C f CHRIST IN Dr G V 1 b r furry 2 w r the n gets to ASBURY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexington Sts. Fev. George E. Curry, Pastor. Residence: 1880 E. Eager St. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. subject, "Self Conservation." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Mr. C. T. Stewart, Sept. 9 p. m. Benevolent Rally by the Ladies Aid, Mrs. Emma Jenkins, Pres. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. Charles G. Cummings B. D., former pastor, and now District Superintendent of the Annapolis District. 5.15 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. Cora Mary Jones, Pres. 9 p. m., Special services. Everyone cordially invited to all of these services. Something new every Sunday 11 a. m. Pastor. Subject, "Next Door to Hell." 2 p. m., Sunday School. Miss Edyth Cooper, Supt. W. C. Tongue, Suit. Emeritus 5 p. m. Epworth League. 7.30 p. m. Prayer and Praise Service. 8 p. m. Pastor, subject "No Death- bed Renertance." CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Streets Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching by the Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Preaching by the pastor. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 23rd Street Rev. N. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. Hon. W. F. Greenwood will address the League, subject, "The Test." 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. John Carter. Mr. H. M. Washington, Supt. Mrs. E. D. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid. Mrs. Elsie Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. Epworth League. Mr. K. D. Ragland, Pres. of Brotherhood. Union Men's Rally at ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga Street, near Carey Rev. S. A. Virgil, D. D., Pastor Sunday February 27, 1916 11 a. m. Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m. Sermon, Dr. Dr. Wagnor pastor First Baptist Church, North avenue. 8 p. m. Rev. Aquilla Brooks. All men please report. Please report. The Quarterly Conference will be Monday February 20th. Queen Esther Cantata rendition Thursday and Friday March 2 and 3. EASTERN H. E. FIRE AND HOLE GHOST CHURCH McDerry Street and Patterson Park Avenue Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Lolphin Street 11 s.m. Sermon by Rev. R. Robinson of Sharon Baptist Church. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 7.80 p. m. Railroad Sermon at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church. Choir and congregation invited. Rev. Edw Brown of the People's Church will hold revival beginning next Tuesday night, four nights. Everybody welcome. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Rev M I Navor D D. Pastor 10 a.m. Bible Class. T. H. Smith Instructor 11 a.m. Dr. L. P. Weiderman. 2 p.m. Sunday School. M. Q. Dorsey Suet. 4 p.m. Bible Class. Prof. I. H. Lockerman, Instructor 4.80 n. m. Eoworth League, Mrs Musz. Pres. 8 p. m. Railroad Sermon by R. Alfred Young MT. CALVARY FIRST INDEPENDENCE 8 p. m. Railroad Sermon by R Alfred Young Rev, James L. Williams, Pastor Residence: 614 W. Hiddle St. 11 a, m Sermon by the pastor or stranger 2.0 p m. Sabbath School Joshua Duvall, Supt. 4.30 p m. Young Peoples Meeting. Tuesday night. Class, James Moore, Lead-r. 8 p.m. Special sermon by pastor Good music. Esperanto audio. Good music. Everybody will me. Monday February 28th, 1916. Great Indian Concert. the Indian Wigwam Encampment under the management of Rev. I. Nelson. Admission 10 cents, refr. t-shirt on sale. Wednesday night, Prayer Meeting. Bru Walter Howard Church Clerk. Ir. around Carter. secretary of the First Church. HOLY TEMPLE UNIVERSAL URBACH Prince Street near Fortmont Ave, Rev. Ida H. Nelson Pasto. 734 Franklin Street Sunday February 27th 1916 and School! Rep. Sermon by Rev. A. L. pastor of Waters A. M. E. Church hi congregation and hair Night service conducted by Rev. M. R. suke Rev. Mrs. M. R. Burkett. Presiding Pastor ILLUSTRATION FOR BRIGHT GLORY Rev. Young will deliver the first Railroad at Sharp St. Memorial M. B. Chu c., Dolphin and string street ext uday February 27th at pm.; co-panied by his dairy and congregation. Don't miss the trout!! Rev. J. Naylor and Young. pastor. MIDNIGHT’ S MUSINGS Attends Conference and Sees Dr. Fountain Endorsed for the Bishopric by Georgia Ministers. tee oe ee large one, and 1 have repeatedly called. upon the young educated people to join with me in making a new world, but since I have looked over it. I have decided that this one is enough, if I can only get the people to use it, an that is what. I am going to spend the rest of my days in doing. I do not know how many days I have spent already, hence.cannot say how many more J am to spend here. I could sit down and perhaps count up the years, months, days, hours minutes and seconds I have been in this world, yet it would not be possible for me to tell just how many more Tam going to remain here,so I will not discuss this matter at all. Some m2n are getting ready to live in higher thought realm and some are not going to live so high, hence I must talk to them all. I have been to many colleges, and you will see that I have made some improvement, yet 1 owe this to my private secretary, and I want to raise her salary before | leave this world, She has been one good patient self-sacrificing woman, During the past fall and winter she has not been well, but she has been trying to do her pirt to make me a thinker, and if I am not then jt is not her fault. 1 wish I eould tell -you just how much she has suffered. It matters not how hard man may work the world continues to move and unless: he is up and do- ing it will run away from him. This is what I have been able to observe from time to time. I tell you it would take a whole paper for me to tell you where I have been since I wrote you the last letter and since this is impossible I will just go right along talk about afew things and bring this letter toa close: Iwas present in the Georgia primaries and heard them do some talking. They met, organized and then put up the men who wanted to be elected to some position in the next General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. They would hear all he had to say, applaud him to the highest, and then let the next one come forth, They all received the same kind of applauses, and from that you would have thought that all would be elected. I tell you it js not to be trusted this hand clap- ping business, The people may want to make you feel good and clap their hands to the extent that they will make you feel that you are cleaning up, but when you get through, then if you could only hear what they say to others, After all the speaking was over gen the ballots were prepared and yre were some surprises, because , W. A, Fountain, was indorsed ¢ delegates for the episcopacy, ‘je Rev. Dr. J, A. Barman Southern Christian Record- ~er>Dr, Fountain is a-sure shot, if the general cunference elects any bishops; and while it is understood that the bishops will recommend that, there will not be any more bishops, yet the men will have something to say about it. Tam ‘not going’ to attempt to tell you what will be done. _ 1 failed to tell you that the meet. ing was held in Macon, Ga., and as I'am going back'to Macon, I wil save my say about the town until J go back. Next found me in Jack- sonville, Fla., then. on to Mobile, Ala,, where I spent only a few hours. I should say, I was there Sunday and had the pleasure of meeting: Rev. J. W. Sexton, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Dr. Sexton has made some good friends in this world and J was proud tc have had the pleasure of meetine him and talking with him while passing that way. He is one of the men, who ought to have any place that. he wants in this world or an} “other world, because he has made | good. & I need not tell you about H. Roger Williams, M. D., who stand: way up in his profession, and Kno» Brothers the human planters. | some of all. A committee. served a banquet after I had visited. the school, talked to the people. I then left for Mobile Montgomery, Selma, and Uniontown, Ala, I had never been to this place be- fore, and I could hardly keep from shouting right out in church there, Because I'saw so many things, The {finest store in the town is operated by aman of our race or men, At the head is Mr. Eldridge, who is some man beieve me. I visited the public school met the teachers, the leading people of the town. I spent the night atthe home of Mrs. Fitts Back to Selma, where I spent several days.with that great educator, Prof, R. B, Hudson. You know he was a friend of Dr. Booker ‘T. Washington, and a man who was worth {while. He is secretary “of the National Baptist Convention, and 1 am real proud of him. It was in Birmingham, where 1 had the pleasure of talking with Mrs. Carrie A, Tuggle. Mrs. Tuggle is woman who is. giving her life for her people. She was a number of young people at Tuggle Institute, ‘and is at the head of several so- cities, Rut at any rate if you use them in your cuss words put them there for me and you will have my approval,for he shot into ‘the house of Mrs, Tuggle and tried to kill her or some of her children, Had a long talk with Dr. J. S. Jackson, of the A. M. E. Zion Chureh, Believe me, Ur, Jackson ‘has_one of the best women in this country, Mrs, Pauline Jackson, She isa wife. Now I pulled out from there to the meeting of the Nation- al Negro Press Association. ‘They elected C, J Perry, of the Phila- delphia Tribune, president: Send letters to 1116 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Kans, TOLSON——Annie, on February 20th, beloved mother of Mrs. Mary Carter enter: ed into rest at her late residence 401 Perry street, Funeral from the ahove address at 2 p.m. Rev Joseph Dixon offcated. In- terment in Mt. Aubuin Cemetery, MARSHALL=In sad but loving remem brance of my dear mother, Laura W. Mar- shall, who departed this life two year ago, February 27, 1914. Gone but not forgotten. The flower that was the dearest and ‘rarest, with love that was the purest and fairest, was the one [ lost. On you dear mother I could always de - “pend, And know that I had one sincere friend And of all the hours on earth which you spent, Your heart to me was always bent. But with me you could not. always stay, For oh so sudden you were called away, Rest on dear mother thy labor is o'er Thy willing hands will toil no more, You ask do I miss her Yes it fills my heart with pain But her spirit softly whispers ‘Weep nut in Heaven we'll meet agair By her loving daughter, Dora W. Cordery, Lincoln Ridge, Ky morning February 22 at 8.30 o'clock. Low mass of requiem at St, Barnabas Catholia Church, corner Argyle avenue and Biddle ‘street at 9 o'clock. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. WILLIS—Emma, entered into rest, Feb ruary 15, 1916, 5.15 p. m.; beloved mother of Rosa Earle, died in full triumph of faith Funeral took place from her late residence, 311 N, Gilmor street, Friday at 2p.m. Rev. ack officiated, "Interment in Slt. Auburn: Cemetery. She leaves to mourn their loss, two daughters, Mrs. Maggie and Mrs, Lewis Upshur. Death has robbed us of our loved one ‘More than human hearts can tell Friends may think we'll soon forget her Jesus doeth all things well, By her beloved daugh‘e:. GREEN—On February 15, Mollie, at her late residence, 219 Myrtie avenue. Funeral took place Saturday at 10 a. m. from the above residence. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Dearest loved one, I have laid thee In-a peaceful grave to dwell ~ For a closer walk with God ‘Who doeth all things well. By her beloved husband, David H. Green GRAY—In sacred remembrance to our dear mother‘and wife, Mrs. Fannie Gray, who departed this life two months ago, December 22, 1915. ‘A precious ode from us has gone A.voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our hearts ‘That never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled The boon his love had given And though her body mouider here Her soul is safe in Heaven. By her children and husband Geo. Gray. DIXON—In loving retnembrance of our dear husband and father, Sherman Dixon, who departed this life February 15, 1910, six years ago. ‘Gone but not forgotten As long as life and memory last. we ‘will remember thee. Mrs. Sarah Dixon, ‘Mr, Wm, Dixon. Ses 2 WILLIAMS—In loving remembrance’ of out dear father, Asbury Williams, who died February. 26, 1908, eight years ago. .. Reston dear father, thy labors o'er. ‘Thy willing hands will toil no more A faithful father both kind ana true A better father we could not find, | Gone but not forgotten "* By bis loving children. THE AFRO-AMERICAN : a CORNISH—In loving remembrance of my dear ‘wife. Eliza D,, who cied four years ago, February 21, 1912. ‘ Life is sad oh, God how dreary A A Lonely is my heart today | JOHN A. B For the one I loved so dearly Puneral Director ~ Flas forever passed away. UID i Sleep on deat wile and take your rs 1107 DI cal you home he thought it t He saw your suiferings was 50 great | C+ & P. Phone} He opened wide the golden gate. / wr, A. | on dovoted husband,” w.A.R : William Comish| ,,, Shaving] ee Styles of Hair Cutting 1 HAWKINS- John W., on February 11, Cutting te, Elect beloved husband of Mrs. Emma, entered Electric Sbamp into rest at his late residence 1368 Stock-| 1537 Penna. Ave., ton street. Funeral services took place from the above address February 13, at 2 EPP p.m, Rev. Alexander officiated. Inter. s PR team Cemetery. Heissur| Frank A. uve by thee brothers Albert, Eta and HOUSE PA’ Ellsworth. i Death has robbed us of our loved one © | 1932 Druid H More than human hearts can tell Work Guara Friends may think Til soon forget him |) —————~———— But Jesus doeth all things well. GEO. F. BLat By his loving wife. ie PENNA: Opp. N. W. Polic CRAWFORD—Brother Chas. H. Craw- ford departed this life Eebruary U, 1916, eloved husband of Ellen N. Crawford. Funeral took place at Grace A. M. E. Church February. 1th, at 2p. m. Death has robbed us of our leader and husband More than human hearts can tell But Jesus does all things well God called him home it was his will But in. our hearts we love him still, CONWAY—On February 18th; 1916, Mary R,, at her late residence, 1222 Ed- ward street, departed this life in the full triumph of faith. She leaves to. mourn their loss two sisters and one brother, Mrs Emma Stanley, Victoria Conway ’ and Samuel Conway Funeral. took place from the above resi dence on Tuesday Febuary 22, at 8 a. m. thence to St, Francis Church, Calvert and Pleasant streets. where a mass was offer ed for the repose of her soul at 9 o'clock. Interment in Mt. Auburn-Cemetery. WILLIAMS.-In sad but loving remem: brance offmy dear friend, Miss Clara Wil liams, who departed this life two years ago February 27, 1914. Peaceful be thy rest dear Clara Tt is sweet to breathe thy name In life I loved you so dearly In death I do the same. ‘By Miss Lillie M. Williams. HILLIARD In sad but loving memory, | of my dear husband, Thomas J. Hilliard) who departed this life two years ago to- day February 26, 1914. Nobly at his past he fell Husband and father dear so kind and true, Beloved by ail his friends so well ‘And kind to all he knew. By his wife and daughters. Gone but uot forgotten, By his grandchildren. SPEARS—In sad but loving remem- brance of my deat husband James Spears, who departed this life seven years ago, February 22, 1909. The oes ‘of February once more is ere ‘To me the saddest of the year For his memory is as dear today | - "Asin the hour he passed away. By his wife, Fannie Spears. * WASHINGTON—=Marie Washington departed this life two years ago, February 28, 1914. Lifetis sad oh God how dreary Lgnely is my heart today For the one I loved so dearly Has forever passed away. Sleep on dear Marie and take your rest God called you eome he thought. best He saw your sufferings here so great ‘And opened wide the Golden Gate. By her moter and father. , SAUNDERS -In sad_but Joving mem ‘ory of my dear wife Mary F. Saunders. who departed this life 10 months ago March 1, 1915. Gone but not forgotten, Her loving husband. W. H. Saunders CARD OF THANKS: iene Mrs. Ellen N Crawford wishes to thank her many friends for their tender sym- pathy at the death of her husband, and for the beantifut floral designs. 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BUTLER 1211 Druid Hill Ave. wah ght rea Soyt a 2 Plone Ree ce SRS WHO ARE THE ADVENTISTS? What Is The Basis of Their Belief and Teachings? By Rev. Harvey Johnson, D.D. Pastor Union Baptist Church. They are the followers of William Miller, who believed that Christ would immediately appear and set up a kingdom on earth, and reign a thousand years before the final judgment; so Miller, and Hines his associate, told their followers that Christ was coming in the year 1843. But that has been seventy-three years ago, and yet He has not come. But the Millerites (as they are best known) so excited their disciples, that many of them are said to have given up their work and business; dressed themselves in white, and stood about the streets looking to Heaven for Christ to come, and still He has not come. Many of them are said to have gotten upon the roofs of their houses and watched all night for His coming, but He still delays His coming. But what was it that so excited those people to believe that Christ was so soon to come? It was their misconception of the words of Jesus, spoken in Revelation, where He says, "Behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give to every man according as his work shall be." But they lose sight of the fact that Peter says a thousand years is as one day with the Lord, and one day is as a thousand years; so are being misled by certain dates and figures found in the book of Daniel. Mr. Miller worked the problem to mean that Christ would be here in 1843, and as I have said, that was seventy-three years ago, and He is not here yet. Turning to the Book of Daniel, second chapter and 44th read, it thus: "In the days of these kings shall the God of Heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed." Daniel says the kingdom of which he speaks is to be set up while the kings that ruled them still lived, and he said it should stand forever, and should never be left to another people. Yet the Seventh Day Adventists are looking for Christ to come and set up His Kingdom, which they say was the Kingdom Daniel saw, and was symbolic and typical of the Messiah's Kingdom, which Miller and his disciples expected to have been set up in 1843; and this they do in the face of the fact that Daniel tells them that the Kingdom he saw in his vision was to be set up by God, and not by Christ; and it was to be done in the lifetime of the four Kings who were then reigning over the four kingdoms which he saw. And again, Daniel said it was never to be destroyed. Not only that, but he said it should never be given to another people. Now these four kingdoms, according to most writers, were Babylon, Persia, Assyria and Rome; but it is a well-known fact that the peoples of the present day are altogether other peoples, and that not a vestige of any of those kingdoms can be found anywhere on the earth; for the image Daniel saw, represented the four kingdoms of which he spoke, and the stone he saw cut out of the mountain without hands, rolled against that image, broke it down, and ground it to powder. the kingdom which the God of Heaven set up still stands; how can Christ, when He comes, set up a kingdom among nations that have gone out of existence long centuries ago? For Babylon is gone; Persia has ceased to be; Assyria is perished and has ceased to those Adventists who hold church service on the seventh day cannot be true Christian worshippers, but are rather Jewish worshippers, for that is the Jews' day of religious service, and the Adventists who follow them are still under the Jewish law and are not true disciples of Christ, who said: "I am the end of the law." He also said: "I came to fulfill the law," and that not one jot or little pass away until all be fulfilled. That is a positive statement from Jesus that when He had fulfilled the law it should pass away. Yes, I mean the whole law, for there is no such thing as moral and ceremonial law in the Bible—it is simply the law. The terms moral and ceremonial are used by Bible writers to set forth what they are pleased to call moral law, and declare that the moral still remains in force, regardless of the fact that Jesus said He came to fulfill the whole law. And having fulfilled the old law He made a code of laws for Christians to be governed by, namely, the Beatitudes, or highest blessings, found in the fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. This Christian law established by Christ Himself is stronger by five-fold than anything in the old law. Let me again say that those who observe the seventh day Sabbath are keeping the law which Christ fulfilled, and thereby abolished nearly two thousand years ago, for turning to Hebrews 10:9; it reads: "He takek away the first law that he may establish the second." The Adventists say that we are now living in the very dawn of the Millennium. This conclusion they seem to draw from certain dates found in the Book of Daniel, which causes them to have to deal with one of the most uncertain things known to ancient history. For beginning with Hebrew chronology, as to its correctness, it is absolutely uncertain, incorrect and untrustworthy. In the first place, it is positively contradictory, in that the Hebrew chronology and the Septuagint (the Greek translation from the Old Testament) differ in their time reckoning of periods, eras, epoches, etc., hundreds of years. Especially as to the birth and lives of the Patriarchs. According to the Hebrew, the Deluge occurred in the year of the world 1658; according to the Septuagint, 2242, a difference of 586 years. According to the Hebrew, Abraham was born in the year of the world 2008; according to the Septuagint, in the year 3334, a difference of 1326 years. According to the Hebrew, our Saviour was born in the year of the world 4000, or thereabouts; according to the Septuagint, in the year 5426, a difference of 1426 years."—An extract from Pond's History of the Church. We also insert a statement from The Bible Encyclopedia, with reference to the uncertainty and untrustworthiness of "Usher's Chronology", which chronology is found in the margin of our English Bibles, and are the figures and dates by which Adventists are governed in their reckoning: "Usher's System of Chronol- ogy is founded on the authority of the Hebrew text of the Bible, and is now rejected by all scholars as far too contracted, inconsistent with the records and monuments of other nations, and even with the history of the Jews. It was introduced into our English Bibles, but by whose authority is not known" We now call attention to what, for the sake of a better name, we term conventional or historical chronology. It all had its origin in mythical ages. So the starting point from that time to the present day is pure myth. Take for example the Greek and Roman, both of which are the basis of the present. We quote from the "World's Progress" the following paragraph: "The most authentic chronology, to which all Europe gives credit, is the Jewish, but owing to the negligence of the Jews have created abundance of difficulties in this science, and very little certainty can be arrived at as to the exact time of many memorable events." This quotation shows plainly the contradictory nature of chronology in general. But we have said all chronology, whether ancient, modern, Christian or civil, had its beginning in mythical ages. In proof of this we quote again from "World's Progress:" "The Roman calendar, which has in great part been adopted by almost all nations, was introduced by Romulus, who divided the year into ten months, comprising 304 days, A. D. 738 B. C. Numa Pompilus, 713 B. C. corrected this calendar by adding two months; and Julius Caesar, desirous to make it more correct, fixed the solar year as being 365 days and six hours, 45 B. C. This arrangement was denominated the Julian style, and prevailed generally throughout the Christian world till the time of Pope Gregory XIII. The calendar of Julius Caesar was defective in this particular that the solar year consisted of 365 days, five hours and forty-nine minutes and not of 365 days, six hours. This difference, at the time of Gregory XIII, had amounted to ten entire days . . . . To obviate this error Gregory ordained, in 1582, that year should consist of 365 days only." Now to show how entirely fictitious this whole matter of chronology is as to persons, things, dates, times and seasons, I quote from two more standard works: Lippincott's Dictionary of Biography and Mythology and Chambers' Encyclopedia. For instance, take the history of Romulus, the reputed founder of Rome: "A semi-fabulous personage, supposed to have lived about 750 B.C. According to tradition, Romulus and Remus were the twin sons of Mars and Rhea Silvia, who was a daughter of Numitor, King of Alba. Amulius dethroned Numitor and ordered the young twins to be exposed to destruction; but they were suckled by a belfy and educated by Faustulus, a shepherd of the king. After they were grown up and informed of the secret of their birth they killed Amulius; restored Numitor and founded the city of Rome." "Numa Pompilius, in the mythic history of Rome, was the successor of Romulus, the founder of the city. He was a native of Cures, in the Sabine country, and was universally reverenced for his wisdom and piety. Unanimously elected king by the Roman people, he soon justified by his conduct the wisdom of their choice. After dividing the lands which Romulus had conquered, he proceeded, with the assistance of the sacred nymph Egeria, to draw up religious institutions for his subjects, and thus stands out in the primitive legend as the author of the Roman ceremonial law. His reign lasted for 39 years, and was a golden age of peace and happiness. The only feature in the myth of Numa Pompilius which we can regard as probably historical is that which indicates the infusion of a Sabine religious element into Roman history at some remote period." Let us here point out the utter worthlessness of the quotations just made from Chambers and Lippincott, for they are neither chronology nor history because they are pure mythology. We may ask, as a matter of fact, by whom was Rome built? The mythical story is that it was Romulus, whose mother was Rhea. Her father was Numitor, the king, but the god Mars was the father of Romulus and a she wolf is said to have nursed him on the banks of the river Tiber, where he, with his brother Remus, were placed, to be washed away by the tide, but a merciful shepherd heard their cries and rescued them. Now this trashy stuff is what all the ages and nations have been teaching us for history and chronology down to the present day. But what is chronology, and what is it designed to teach? It is supposed to teach the place where, and the time when, historical incidences took place. The term chronology is made up out of the combination of two Greek words, nancy, chronos and logos: chronos, time, and logos, talk. Put the two words together and they mean "talk about time;" and that is absolutely what they do mean, for there has been nothing but talk about time from the imputed age of Numa, which is said to be 750 B. C., nearly 3000 years ago, and yet, by the quotations made in this article, we know absolutely nothing correctly about the early days of the world's history. Now a word of advice to the Seventh Day Adventists, if they will allow us. It is that after they have read this article (presuming that they will do so), with its many quotations from the various authors and the Bible, when they sit and listen to their teachers and other instructors telling them when this thing, and the other thing occurred; that they pay strict attention to how the said teachers harmonize the many mythical dates and periods brought out in this article. If they do so, they will be better prepared to see, that God has not intended that man should know the "times and seasons" that He has kept in His own power; for Jesus said: "No man knows the time of His second coming but the Father." No, not even the Son Himself. HARVEY JOHNSON. February 18, 1916. MT. WASHINGTON Mt. Washington,Md., Feb. 24. Mrs. Emma Smith entertained Mrs. Anne Rolback of Baltimore, Saturday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Johnson on Sunday evening. Miss Agnes Smith had as her guest, Miss Emily Miller of Baltimore Thursday evening. 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We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue Parrish's Never. Hair Hair Food is absolutely one of the best hair preparations or the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. G. PARRISH. 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R Tremont. KONG PRODUC CO., [ 31 1215 WYLIE AVE PITTSBURG, PA. ELKS' MINSTRELS. Monday Evening, March 6th, 1916 BY MEMBERS OF Monumental Lodge, No. 3, I. B. P. O. of Elks ADMISSION 25c., 35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 Notice! Boxes auctioned off Thursday, March 2nd, at 8.30 P.M., at Elks' Hall, 414 W. Hoffman St. PRE-LENTEN RECEPTION AND BASKET BALL CONTEST... MORGAN COLLEGE VS. DUNBAR A. A. Music by Marcato Orchestra, Eubie Blake, Director ADMISSION 25_CENTS Mrs. A. B. Turner, Chairman Miss Ida R. Cummings, President Mrs. K. Gnathney, Vice Pres. Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, Sec'y. Mrs. Martha Thompson,'Treas PRE-LENTEN DANCE HARLEY- DAVIDSON HILLIES 40 WAIT FOR THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 1916 Dancing from 8.30 P. M. to 1.30 A. M. PROF. EUBIE BLAKE'S FULL MARCATO ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 25,CENTS Ernest Davis, President Wm. Dickerson, Manage OLD MAN WALSH'S FAMOUS ROOT AND HERB A safe and certain CURE for Chronic Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Sluggish Liver, Wind. Bile, Acidity, Heartburn and Loss of Appetite. Purinis the Blood and Liver in a wonderful manner, Pimples and Eos disappear after treatment, sufficient for 10 days. WALSH'S FAMOUS KIDNEY CURE A positive and certain CURE for all troubles arising from Weak Kidneys and Bloody Urine such as Sexual Weakness, Impotence, Nervous Debility, Chronic Backache and that tired weary person. This is true. Heaven sent gift. One of nature's choosest and best gifts to man. Price 50 cents. We have CURED many thousands of Week and Sickly Men and Women (many of whom had been sick) with a course of the Blood Pulsifier, Tonic and Kidney Cure. It will CURE you if you will let it. We CUKE all kinds of skin Diseases, Peaul Forens and Ulcers, Ringworms, etc., with our Famous Cursure Ointment and Wash. Price 25 and 10 cents each INSTITUTE OF NURTURES TENDERED A RECEPTION: Mrs. Blanch Leakins gave a dinner on Sunday evening, February 20, in honor of Mrs. Jennette Foy, of Atlantic City. Those invited were: Mrs. Tyson Boston, Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkins, Mrs. Minnie Beale, Mrs. William Leakins and Mrs. Robert Fisher; Miss Fannie Lee, Annie Collins, Viola Hill and Irene Henson; Messrs. James Milbourn, Frank Shipley, George Walker, Murray Barton, Jacob Thomas, Charles Carroll and Oscar Thomas. p A reception was given Thursday evening, February 17th, by Miss Victoria Richerson and Miss Bessie Stephenson at 1616 N.Dallas street in honor of the P. W. C. C of Amazon Court, No. i 0, K. of P. An enjoyable evening was spent. At a late hour the guests were ushered into the dining room where they were served with the season's greetings. The dining room and table was beautifully decorated. Those present were: Mrs. Carrie L. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Snowden, Mrs. Elizabeth White, Mrs. Clara Scott, Mrs. Annie Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Curtis, Mrs. Amanda Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Hughe Clark and Miss Emma Gray. Those who could not attend on account of other engagements were Mrs. Sarah Spriggs, Mrs. Isabella Young and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Williams. p Miss Mary E. Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Johnson was quietly married to Mr. Otto Jones at the parsonage by Rev. W. M. Alexander, Wednesday evening. February 16th, at 8 p.m. The bride's mother and father and two sisters of the groom witnessed the ceremony. p The Last Big Night Before Lent PALM BEACH DANCE AND DEMONSTRATION Given in the Gallilean Fishermea Hall, 41 W. Biddle St. REV. AND MRS. CARTER HONORED The Ladies' Aid Society of Jackson M. E. Church on the Mariboro Charge gave a reception on Thursday evening, February 10. at the residence of Mrs. Emily Countee, in. Forrestville, in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Virgil Carter. It was a most unique affair. Rev. Mr. Carter is closing out the fifth year as pastor of the charge. p Monday, March 6, 8 P.M. to l.10 A.M. M Music furnished by Prof. T. Henderson Kerr Under direction of Mr. James Wise ADMISSION 25 CENTS ROY S. BOND MR. AND MRS. HALL ENTERTAINED I will sell you a house in any section you desire on the Easy Payment Plan Will collect your rent for 5 per cent and make quick returns to you Mr. and Mrs. William Gunby gave a reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall of Philadelphia, Pa., on Friday February 4. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sedgrick, Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Burrell, Mr. John P. Foster of Centreville, Md. p CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 406 1 resstman St. Phone: Madison 4180 Practice in all Special attention to Real Estate Transactions THE AFRO-AMERICAN THE STAR THEATRE MONDAY.NEAL OF THE NAVY TUESDAY-LIEUT. ROSE IN STOLEN BULLIONS WEDNESDAY--DECTECTIVE WEBB SERIES SPECIAL THURSDAY--THE DOCK RATS THREE REELS' FRIDAY-THE GIRL AND THE GAME-6 P. M. SATURDAY-MILLER BROS. 101 RANCH PICTURE-5 P. M. THREE Big Glee Clubs in Musical Contest Monday Evening, Feb. 28th Corner Biddle St. and Linden Ave. THE AMPHIONS, of Washington, 14 years old with some of the best male voices in the Capital City. Twenty voices in the Club. THE ALPHIANS, of Baltimore, five years with a wonderful record, having sung in every church in the city. The Club has made special preparation for this event, the greatest in their history. Twenty-two men compose the Club. THE MORGAN COLLEGE GLEE CLUB will share the honors of the evening. The college boys will be in the ranks and they must be considered. MRS. EMMA LEE WILLIAMS, the reader, will give several selections. Program will commence at 8.15 P. M. sharp. So to get the first number you must be on time. The Y. M. C. A. Committee ask your patronage in this event. Show you interest by your presence. 25 Cents CHILDREN 15 CENTS GET YOUR TICKETS NOW ..NINTH BIG MEN'S MEETING.. SUNDAY, FEB. 27th, 4 P. M. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SPEAKER: REV. M. J. NAYLOR, D. D. PASTOR SHARP ST. MEMORIAL CHURCH SPECIAL MUSIC BLIND MEN'S GLEE CLUB Hear the Big Whistling Chorus Membership Campaign Committee will make its first report. BIG BASEBALL SERIES FOR MEN. ARE YOU A FAN? 500 MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN The Y. M. C. A. workers are going for 500 members. The campaign commenced Thursday February 24, and will end March 13th. The membership organization is modeled after the National Past-Time "World Series." There are sixteen teams, eight in the American League and eight in the National League. Twenty four men are in each league and interest is keen. The American League under the management of Dr. Joseph B. Mason, is in shape and the following men have been signed for the series—W. H. Langley, Joseph L. Press, James W. Hughes, George Brent, Wilbert J. Henry, C. W. Simms, Fearless Williams, Floyd W. Williams, William Roberson, George V. Lottier, George Hunter, Roy C. Callis, William Young, Dr. Luther McNeill, S. M. Carter, M. A. Hawkins, S. L. Burton, Thomas J. Smith, W. L. Goodridge, George Wigate, Dr. Jesse Willems, Benjamin P. Dixon, Irwing Williams. The National League under the management of Dr. A. O. Reid, is in shape and the following men have been signed: D. J. Lewis, George Walker, Lloyd Clark, Thos. H. Smith, Irving Hughes. Wm. Butler, J. W. S. Emerson, L. H. Thomas, J. E. Pitts, Lewis Russell, J. C. Calwell, J. Henry Hale, H. T. Pratt. J. W. Woodhouse, W. T. Bell William Taylor, Dennis Hall, W. A. Jones, H. A Blackwell, William Butler, Solomon DeCoursey, Geo. B. Murphy, Wilson Brown. The commission—Jas. A. B. Callis, Dr. A. O. Reid, Dr. Jos. B. Mason. The first report will be made Friday evening at the association building. Every member new or renewal will count a run. Now is the time to get in the game. Root for your favorite team and help your favorite player. Pitchers for the first day, Alexander—vs. James. James F. Hall Mt. Auburn Marble C.. Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work..... 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The second thrilling adventures of the dar- Protea, a complete story in 5 parts. This the most mysterious and thrilling production ever screened. The Wrong Flat, a screaming comedy. TUESDAY—The Red Circle. The seventh episode of that interesting detective serial entitled, "The Third Decreed" featuring Ruth Roland. All Dolled Up, presenting the famous comedians Hienie and Louie. Tinkering Trouble, funny comedy. WEDNESDAY—An all star attraction of Salambo, a spectacular pro- duction in 5 reels presenting one of the most talented colored actors on tne American stage in the role of "Spendius" supported by a cast of over 100 0 people. Don't miss your opportunity of seeing this masterpiece of wonder r. Ready Made Family, a comedy with a new ideal of mirth. THURSDAY—Girl and the Game. The eighth chapter of that thrill, ing serial entitled "The Race for the Right of Way," presenting the fearless film star Helen Holmes. 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