The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOL. XXIV. NO. 32 WARNER T. McGUINN ON GOLDSBOROUGH His Vigorous Reply to the Letter of Alexander Williams. He Points out Specifically Wherein The Ex-Governor did not Safeguard our Interests. He Emphasizes the Lynching of Ideas, of Opportunities and of Aspirations, The letter of Mr. Alexander Williams to Chairman C. I. T. Gould of the Goldsborough Campaign Committee as published in the Afro-American of last week's issue attempts to establish two things: first, that former Governor Goldsborough forcefully guarded the civic rights of the colored people during his term of office and second, that he acted on the square with Ex-President Roosevelt in the National Convention of 1912. Since these two positions are stressed to the exclusion of others, the very rational inference is that they are vulnerable or at least questioned. With these two points settled to his satisfaction, Mr. Williams is of the very modest opinion that 80 per cent of the members of his race will give the Ex-Governor their loyal support. Usually now-a-days, colored leaders, when they espouse the cause of any candidate, never think of promising anything less than 90 per cent of the colored vote; so that when Mr. Williams gambles on 80 per cent, he is entitled to be considered quite modest in his estimate. The letter is cleverly written and timed and tempered to catch hundreds of gullible voters who, to most any plausible proposal, are apt to say "that's so." Now it is very true that Governor Goldsborough spent a goodly portion of the state's money in a futile effort to bring to justice the assasins who lynched a colored man at the Brooklyn Jail and that he publicly disagreed with Governor Blease of South Carolina, at a conference of Governors in Boston on the subject of lynching. We are inclined to give him the full meed of credit for his performances on these two occasions. Standing alone however, with full knowledge of the civic rights he has not only not guarded but has denied us, we find no compelling reason why he should receive any considerable portion of the colored vote of this state. In the Brooklyn case, he did only his sworn duty. Upon the receipt of information from responsible sources, had he done otherwise, he would have been recruit to the high public duty imposed upon him by his office and his oath. The writer begs to remind both Chairman Gould and Mr. Williams that during the incumbency of former Governor Frank Brown, in the year 1892, when eight colored men were sentenced to be hanged by the Circuit Court of Kent County for the murder of Dr. Hill, Governor Brown, having reached the conclusion to commute the sentence, to life imprisonment, of four of those prisoners, and feeling that the intense hostile sentiment in that community against them would probably result in the men being lynched, procured a steamer and went to Chestertown and took them away. He, a Democrat, performed a great public duty at a time when the lynching of Negroes was very much more popular than it is now, but no one ever heard of him coinining this public act into political capital. We see nothing especially heroic in his disagreement with the belicose Blease on the subject of lynching. Blease was at the time, already repudiated by his state and the country. A wave of popular sentiment against the barorous practice of lynching was apparent. Governor Goldsborough was simply sounding an accordant national note. But there are modes of lynching other than lynching men physically. There is the lynching of ideas, lynching of opportunities, lynching of aspirations. Civic rights include many things other than the right not to be lynched. They include the right to public office, the right to a reasonable public education and the right to public treatment and care especially of the very indigent and those mentally deranged. When Gov. Goldsborough told the men of Dorchester county, upon whose backs, he had been elevated to power that he had not appointed any colored men to office and did not intend to, he announced a settled policy in direct contravention of our civic rights; a policy in utter disregard of the loyalty we exhibited towards him and have uniformly exhibited towards the party he represented. When he treated a delegation headed by Wm. H. Howard of Annapolis, who went to memorialize him in reference to the miserable school system provided for the colored children of Anne Arundel and other Maryland counties, with little or no consideration, he was not safeguarding one of our dearest civic rights but, was acting in opposition to it. Had we not a right to petition a Republican Governor to use the power of his great office to remedy this great wrong and outrage upon our children? Is not the right of adequate public education a civic right? No institution except Bay View will open its doors to those of our race suffering from tubercular affliction. Gov. Goldsborough knew this. Did he make any effort to remedy this situation? COLORED MEN OF MARYLAND this is the way he has safe guarded our civic interests! He is again, as usual, a candidate for office. He is appearing for the first time before colored audiences. He is making a goat out of Democratic Legislatures. He is religiously laying his sins upon them. But how about those thousands of offices that need no confirmation by the Senate and in which competent representatives of the race could have been placed simply by a nod of his head? Although victimized, let us at least remember by whom the offense cometh. The writer holds no brief for the Progressives; they are capable and competent to care for themselves. In 1912 the writer was committed to the candidacy of Mr. Taft, but that adherence did not commit me to any political crimes of his managers. It is however a notorious fact that Mr. Goldsborough went to the Chicago Convention instructed to support the candidacy of Mr. Roosevelt. That mandate carried with it the direction to do every honorable thing to promote his candidacy. It is also a notorious fact that Mr. Goldsborough supported Mr. Root as BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1916. against Gov. McGovern, the Roosevelt candidate, for temporary chairman of that Convention thus aiding and abetting Roosevelt's enemies. It is also a notorious fact that he voted to seat two delegates from a California district in which the Roosevelt delegates had won by 6000 majority. The Hon. Robert Garrett said the deal was too raw and refused; not so Mr. Goldsborough. After his candidate had been butchered, he climbed upon a chair and shouted from Dan to Beersheba, "I vote for Roosevelt!" It is my earnest wish that the men of my race may patiently an earnestly examine Mr. Goldsborough's attitude towards us while Governor of this state and I am satisfied if this is done. they will record their verdict against his candidacy on May 1st. Let us loyally support Dr. Joseph I. France and thereby indorse the leadership of our National Committeeman, the Hon. William P. Jackson. Respectfully, WARNER T. McGUINN Published by authority of A. W. W. Woodcock, Treasurer. COLORED TROOPS ENTER MEXICO AFTER VILLA They Constitute One Of The Best Fighting Units In The United States Army HAVE MADE GOOD RECORDS Major Charles Young and Lieut. Henry O. Flipper Are With 10th Cavalry Columbus, N. M., March 30. With the Tenth Cavalry among the first to enter Mexico in pursuit of Villa, interest has been kindled in the worth of the colored regiments. There have been four in the army since the last Sixties and they have always given a good account of themselves. In the Indian wars and the Spanish-American the colored troops fought nobly. Major Charles Young, who was graduated from the West Point Military Academy in 1889, is with the Tenth Cavalry. and Capt. Benjamin O. Davis, the next colored officer of rank, is with him. Lieut. Henry O. Flipper, who is also a graduate of West Point, has lived in Mexico for some years, and is said to be the military expert of the Villa's troops. A PROUD REGIMENT The Twenty-fourth Infantry, which recently returned from a three-year stay in the Phillipines, arrived here Sunday. They are mighty proud of their organization and uniform. And they tell you with particular pride that theirs is the only regiment in the United States at the present time that is recruited up to full war strength—150 men to the company, four companies to the battalion. The only other regiment of black infantry, the Twenty-fifth, which is just now in Honolulu, is recruited a little beyond war strength. There is a spirit of rivalry between the two battalions of the black regiment that came here—the they are the second and third battalions, the first battalion having been sent to other points near the border—as to which will be the first to get in the other side of the wire fence that separates the United States and Mexico. Some of the men were absent from camp a little while today. They had slipped off to the fence to put one foot into Mexico, and so they did not go to the trouble of putting up their regular field tents. In the hope of being ordered cross the border tomorrow or so time very soon, they just throw little piles of hay down on he ground to the south of the older tent colony, and over these they slung their blankets and propped little bits of canvas about the size of an ordinary bedspread. Under each of these two black infantry men will sleep tonight. If the packmule don't get loose and eat up their beds. This might sound like somewhat of a hardship, but it is no hardship for these black soldiers. "Why, this here is a soldier's paradise," commended an old timer as he stretched out upon his hay this afternoon for his first rest since 1 A. M. "We had a few unpleasantnesses in the islands now and then, and so we deserve this vacation. Yes, Sir." They're all polite, and happy as a bunch of kids out of school. The white officers say the colored soldiers are wonderful fighters and excellent soldiers. It is a steady sort of a job, and it is said that 75 per cent. of them re-enlist. They like it. "Those Moro fellows didn't like us much and ran like the diekens," said one of the blacks, grinning. "I guess these Mexicos ain't going to be much worse." BANDMASTER A VETERAN The bandmaster looks as if he had been written by Thomas Dixon. He has just seen twenty-seven years of service, and will be retired after his thirtieth year. He quit grinning when he mentioned this fact today—said he would be so home-sick he would not know what to do with himself, but he guessed he would "go into music" somewhere up North. He could use any one of the instruments of the large brass band for a mirror, they are kept so shiny. The only thing the regiment has against this country is the dust. It has no respect for their shining brass band. A number of these men will be retained here, while the rest will be sent out to the border patrols and to swell the guards at important points along the line of communication. They have not had much rest in recent years. They were constantly moving about in the Philippines. On their return last September they landed at San Francisco, but remained there only long enough to get accustomed to the place before moving on to Cheyenne. It was from there that they came to the border, and they are living in hopes that they will not stay here long. Above all, they do not want to have to do garrison duty. "Field duty's always easier and more fun than garrison duty"—the old bandmaster is authority for it. N. Y. Times. S. W. GREEN LOSES SUIT AGAINST BAILROAD New Orleans, La., March 29.—The United States District Court decided against S. W. Green, supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, in his suit for $25,000 damages from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for alleged unlawful ejection from Pullman berth while passenger from Jacksonville, Fla., to this city in May 1913. His attorneys averred that as he was an interstate passenger he was not subject to the Florida "Jim Crow" car law. The case will be appealed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. While riding from Jacksonville to this city, he was taken off a train at Milton, Fla., and lodged in jail, charged with alleged violation of Florida's separate car law. He was fined $25 and costs for daring to ride in a Pullman coach. A mob gathered in the vicinity of the jail bent upon lynching him for daring to ride in a Pullman, but he disguised himself as a workman and rode to New Orleans in a "Jim Crow" coach. BISHOP MAKES APPOINTMENTS AT M.E. CONFERENCE Sessions Are Characterized By Complete Harmony. But Few Changes Made HOLMES QUITS METROPOLITAN M. Edythe Cooper Chosen Delegate. Revs. Curry And Lyon Defeated Richmond, Va., March 28.—The Fifty-third Annual Session of the Washington Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, concluded its sessions here last night with the reading of the appointments by Bishop Earl Cranston, D. D. The sessions of the conference were generally harmonious throughout. The most interesting features being the election of delegates to the General Conference of the church which meets the first Monday in May atSaratoga, N. Y. The election of Miss Edythe Cooper as a lay delegate was perhaps the most surprising feature of the session. So popular was she that she came near leading the lay delegation. That there were some disappointments goes without saying. It was thought the Dr. Lyons, from his prominence in the agitation for autonomy in his church would have been one of the delegates, if not the leader, but for some reason he fell far behind in the race. Dr. Curry was also a well spoken of but did not make it in the race. The conference was well taken care of and all expressed themselves as being much pleased with their entertainment. J. W. Waters; Koneverte and White Sulphur, J. N. Yearwood; Seebert, B. B. Martin; Sheuerstown, J. D. Browne; B. B. Miner; Washington, Pa. I. H. Carpenter; Wheeling, Joseph H. Jenkins; Williamsburg, to be supplied. W. A. C. Hughes, superintendent, Bowie, C E. Jones; Boyds, R. P. Lawson; Brandywine, J. F. King; Brookville, Lawrence Plata, (to be supplied); Laurel, L. E. S. Nash; Laytonsville, J. M. Beauc, Linden, R. A. Hart; Mount Vernon, N. Marion; Marion Virgil Carter; Oxen Hill, Victor Johnson; Plsgah, Walter Dorsey; Pomonkey, J. W. Deckett; Rockville, J. F. Merger; St. Ingles, Rockville, Sand Spring, J. W. Scotland (to be supplied); Sellman, J. C. Cole; Shiloh, J. T. Reld; Washington Grove, J. F. Merger; Washington, C. S. Cusburd, M. W. Clair; Beinnings, Virgil Carter; Central, R. A. Bolden; Deanwood (td be supplied); Ebeuerz, J. F. Merger; Fair Mount, Helgts, J. C. Johnson, J. Haven, W. H. Barnes; Ivy City (to be supplied); Mount Zion, Clarence; Shipman Mountain, W. S. Jackson; Stewarts Chapel (to be supplied); Tennalltown, L. E. Roberts. PORTRAIT UNVEILED In the presence of a large assemblage of Odd Fellows, a large portrait of the late Col. Alexander Hemsley was unveiled at Odd Fellows Hall, 549 W. Biddle street, Sunday afternoon. The exercises were given under the auspices of Baltimore Patriarchie No. 9, and Col. Hamilton N. Hayes presided. Addresses were delivered by Prof. S. H. Long, of Crisfield, Md. who delivered the oration; James F. Needham, of Philadelphia, grand secretary of the order; Henry P. Slaughter, of Washington, editor of the Odd Fellows Journal; William E. Fletcher, of Annapolis; Jesse L. Nicholas, grand secretary of Maryland; Louis H. Davenport, who spoke on behalf of the local lodges, and Joseph P. Evans. Mr. Hemsley, who died several years ago, was one of the most active Odd Fellows in the State serving as district grand master and in other capacities. He was for many years engaged in the undertaking business. ROBERT A. ELLIOTT DEAD Robert A. Elliott, one of the best known funeral directors in the city, died at his home, 506 East street, Friday after a lingering illness. He had been in declining health for sometime, but did not take to the bed until January. He was about sixty years of age and had been engaged in the undertaking business for years. He was connected with a number of fraternal organizations, and was noted for his unostenious deeds of charity. DIES AT THE AGE OF 121 YEARS Kansas City, Mo., March 29. — Louis Merriman is dead at his home here, aged 121 years. He was born in Virginia, while Washington was president. STEEL AND BOLLET PROOF HEAD Fort Worth, Tex., March 30. Scott Perkins, colored, certainly has a steel and bullet-proof skull. Two loads of shot were fired at close rage at his head, and physicians at the City-County Hospital found that he was uninjured. FINDS MONEY-IS BOBBED OF REWARD FINDS HONEY-IS ROBBED OF REWARD Louisville, Ky., March 30.—Miss Minnie McCurdy is an honest girl, so when she found $95 on the street she turned it over to the owner, receiving $15 reward. Bad luck overtook this honest girl, how- ever, when someone stole her pocket- book containing the $15 and some other money. PROF. CHARLES STEWART LECTURES COL. MIDNIGHT IN THE FAR SOUTH Jacksonville, Fa.—They tell me that they are getting ready to hold several big elections—that is to say the general conferences of the several churches will meet and elect delegates, or elect bishops, and they are many to be or want to be elected, but all the men who have been called to be bishops will be disappointed. Then will follow the election for president of the United States. Of course they are going to elect one, and I am not prepared to tell you now who it will be. Speaking of the church, I have seen some of the men who are looking forward to the meeting of their General Conference. I am on the Lord's side myself. I think I told you when I wrote you last week, and I am going to repeat it again this week. I was in Macon, Ga., when I wrote and I saw a few things there, and more than this some of my money mysteriously disappeared. I can't see to save my life how your money can just get out from other money and leave and have manners enough to leave other money. Well, this is a mysterious age, and I am not surprised at anything that happens. In Macon, I was walking down the street one day, and a white man stopped me and said "Nigger, you look just like the nigger I owned in slavery." "Yes sir, and you look just like the white man who used to own me," I replied to him "and he shook hands with me, cried and gave me a dollar bill. Of course, I did not refuse to accept it, and then he told me to come around to his house and he was going to give me some old cloths. I have not had time to go there yet, but will go some day and talk with those good people. But that man did not own me, but if he wanted to think so. I had no objection to it. Leaving Macon, I went to Atlanta, and this is where the people are just full of prejudice, and it seems that they cannot help it, and I am not going to push the matter. They have been doing some fighting down here. They are so full of prejudice that they don't want to see a Negro a Knight of Pythias, a Mason or an Odd Fellow, and would wipe them all out with one sweep if they could. They are now after the colored Shriners, and have had a ruling from the court in their favor. I here this ruling will not last long. I trust that there is another court where there will be found real justice, and I say this without abusing the Georgia judges. Then we are making some real progress in Atlanta, as I observed as I passed around there among the people. They have some real sure 'nuf schools there and with those schools educating and turning out our people there must be some progress. I recall Atlanta University, Clark University, Gammon Theological Seminary, and Spellman with white presidents, and these last two men are pushing things. Prof. John Hope is president of Morehouse College. He was put in as an experiment. He was acting president for a long time, and then made the real thing, and no time in the history of the school has it been in such good condition. Prof. Hope is a man, every inch of him, and then he gives those associated with him the right to think and express their thoughts. Dean Brawley is right by his side. as will be found other men and women. I have been there and have heard them teaching Greek, so I think I will become a Greek scholar myself. I will get my vocabulary in shape, and give out a few of these big words myself. There is to be found nearly a hundred more students than were there last year or in any time in the history of the institution. The American Baptist Home Mission Society found that it paid to try Negro presidents, so Prof. Z. T. Hubert was placed at the head of Jackson College Jackson, Miss. He is making good. At Moorehouse they are getting a fund to erect a new building and Prof. Hope is working almost night and day. It was a real pleasure to talk with President Hope, his wife and sons. I went over to see the other president, Dr. W. A. Fountain, of Morris Brown University. He is a man well trained, and one of the best preachers in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He has made his way to the front, and I think the General Conference will reward him next May in Philadelphia. There are many others aspiring for the place, and some have good following. Among them are Revs. I. N. Ross, of Baltimore; R. B. Brooks of this place; S. P. Felder, of Mississippi; W. W. Beckett of South Carolina and M. W. Thornton, of Boston, Mass. A visit to the Odd Fellows Building brought me in touch with Dr. H. R. Butler, the grand master of Masons for Georgia, and I wanted to have a little talk with him and see if he would make me a clandestine Mason, or something like that. You perhaps thought that I had given this idea up, but I am coming back. May will bring to me another birthday. In the same building I had the pleasure of meeting Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, who was getting ready for the big State Republican Convention in April. He was talking and a little man just putting down what he said as fast as he said it. I have not left the building yet, for I had the pleasure of meeting C. C. Shanks, auditor of the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company, one of the largest in the country. He told me that his company had just been admitted to Arkansas, and a man was on his way there to fit up offices and appoint agents. A. F. Herndon is president of the company and T. K. Gibson, secretary. I did do some getting around in Atlanta, met some of the best people. W. J. Trent, was getting ready for the erection of the new building for the Y. M. C. A. It is going to be some building, believe me, honey. It will rank with the best in the country. Then from Atlanta, where I spent another day, and on to Jacksonville, and I will go down the East Coast line from here. HOME COMING AND RE-UNION. NOTICE—The Second Annual Home Coming and Reunion will be celebrated at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Long Green, Md., Sunday April 2, 1916. The members and friends of Mt. Zion are asking their relatives and friends who were formerly residents of Long Green, to join the pilgrimage to Mt. Zion and participate in this home coming and reunion celebration on the above date. ORDER OF SERVICES 10 A. M. to 12:30 P. M., Home Coming Testimonies conducted by Sisters Emma Jenkins and P. H. Wheatly of Baltimore. 2.00 P. M., Home Coming Sermon. We will meet the 9:22 and the 1:14 trains at Long Green to carry those who come to and from the church. We will also have a book of registry at the church so that you can register your names and amount of your home coming gifts. Those who cannot come please send something with your names and address so that your names can be enrolled. Send to any of the following committee or the pastor whose address is Glen Arm, Md., R. F. D. Albert Winder, Frederick Davage, John Hughes, Arthur Harris, L. J. Pennington, Elizabeth Proctor, Margaret J. Gwynn, Elizabeth Harvey, Ella Quickley, Mary Stokes, Andrew Gassoway, Elizabeth Galloway, Phoebe Hawkins. C. H. Cromwell, Long Green; Hattie E. Cromwell, Baldwin P. O.; Ella Chatman, Phenix, Md. Those who intend to come please notify the pastor not later than Saturday, March 25th, so that he can make provision for you. Laura Y. Hughes, John H. Proctor, Annie Levere, Robert Forrester, Nellie Winder, Wade H.; Levere, registers. Rev. W. T. Brown, pastor. PASTOR GLTS SUBPRISE Worton, Md., March 29.—Sunday was quarterly meeting day. Rev. H.S. Cooper presiding elder, preached two good sermons morning and afternoon. The young men of Butlertown gave a ministerial concert on Saturday evening of last week, for the benefit of stewards. Mr. William H. Hopkins is manager. Mr. Pennington Butler and Miss Viola Chase, a public school teacher of Cambridge, Md., were quietly married at the residence of Mrs. Carrie Phillips. Rev. I.N. Waters officiated. Members of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church gave a great surprise to pastor, Thursday evening, led by two local preachers, Walker and Dorsey. The choir excelled themselves Sunday. Mr. Tilghman chorister; Miss Ida Butler, organist. PHILARING FOR EASTER Delta, Pa., March 29.—The ladies of Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church gave their pastor, Rev. F.D. Smith and wife, a reception March 23, in honor of their marriage. Many were present and very useful presents were received. The Sabbath School is making extensive preparation for its Easter concert. Miss Laura Johnson is still sick but somewhat better. Mrs. Luella Gaines and Mrs. Margie Johnson are visiting relatives in York, Pa. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LATEST IN SPORTS BY SPORTSMAN Drew beat Duffey by the same margin, and was four-fifths of a second faster in the 220 yard dash, for which he (Drew) holds the world's title. To put a man like Duffey, whose records have been expunged from the A. A. U. books, on a level with Drew, who has made the century dash in 9 4:5 seconds no less than 17 times in his career, and holds the world's record at the 100 and 220 yard dashes, and a man who is conceded by the BEST sporting critics of the country to be the greatest sprinter that ever donned a running shoe, appears to us on its face to be a big piece of absurdity, and an attempt to discount the achievements of a colored man simply because of his color. DUNBAR DEFEATS HIGH SCHOOL AT BETHEL HALL The Dunbar red and white machine trampled the colors of the High School in the dust in a doubleheader at Bethel Hall Wednesday night, before a small but enthusiastic crowd. The little Dunbars led by "Chicken Little" Emory began the slaughter of their opponents, and the big Dunbars completed the scalping process with "Jawge" Howard taking the leading in scoring baskets. It was a sad and disappointing night for the followers of the Orange and Blue, for they had fully expected to retrieve their recent defeat at the hands of Dunbar and make another game necessary to decide the championship. But the Dunbar evidently had made other plans for they jumped on the backs of their opponents from the tap of the gong, and by the time the first half had ended were safely in the lead by a 12-3 score. The little Dunbars who previous to this half had trounced the second team of the High School in their first half 10-1, again took the floor and by hard playing garnered six more points while the High School made seven leaving the final score 14-8 in favor of the Dunbars The High School second team had the advantage of weight but that mattered not to "Chicken Little" the smallest man on either side who scored no less than 9 of the 14 points for his team. In the second half of the big game the High School started into determined to overcome the big lead of the Dunbar, but the latter were equally determined that this should not happen. Gee gave a fine ringer from mid floor and Tabby Lee score a foul. Gee scored another goal making a total of five points while the Dunbar had not scored at all. The Howard got busy and shot a foul followed by two field goals, and two more fouls, and the hopes of the High School for victory were forever lost. $ \textcircled{9} $ The best we can say for the High School is that they fought hard but lost. Lineup: High School—Lane and Gee, forwards; Lee, center; Lyles and Levi, guards. Dunbar Howard and Webb, forwards; Wilson, center; Dorsey and Haywood, guards. Chauncey, substitute. Final score: 19-9. GYMNASIUM EXHIBITION RENDERED AT HAMPTON The physical directors at Hampton Institute—Miss Frances E. Weston and Charles H. Williams—recently conducted a "Gymnasium Exhibition," which was as artistic and picturesque as it was creditable from the view point of physical training that makes sound, strong men and women. R. Nathaniel Dett, director of vocal music at Hampton Institute, served as pianist. The program included apparatus exercises, drills with dumbbells, Indian Clubs and Willow wands, an athletic dance, bar bells, playground demonstration, relay races, Indian Club race, human burden race, Kamarinskaia, the Russian national Folk Dance, and tumbling. The exercises were concluded with a dance "Cotton Needs Pickin" written by physical director Williams, in which an attempt has been made to interpret the songs sung by the field hands in the early plantation days, using steps and actions characteristic to Negro life. WAS THE "STAR" MISSED? Somebody said they didn't miss little "Willie" Harris from the High School line-up last Saturday night,'cause the other five regulars played so well. A "star" is no more missed in the basketball firmament than one in the heavenly skies, sometimes. HIGH SCHOOL VICTORS IN HARD FOUGHT GAME Thru forty minutes of the hardest fought and most bitterly contested struggle ever witnessed in this city, Armstrong Technical School of Washington and the High School of this city, battled to a finish last Saturday night at Bethel Hall. The Hall rang with the cheers of High School followers who yelled themselves hoarse as time after time the indomitable spirit of the High School five overcome the superior weight and fresh men substituted by the Washingtonians in order to turn the tide of victory their way. Every goal made by either side was gained only after a struggle. There was no signal, a pass here and there and then a goal. Sometimes the ball went up and down the floor half dozen consecutive times, before a player would emerge from beneath a crowd of surrounding, blocking opponents and shoot a basket, oftimes from the most difficult positions. It was their over anxiety to win, and save themselves the sting of defeat, that caused the men from the Capital city to foul repeatedly, and it was the cool and unerring aim of "Tabby" Lee that took advantage of the opportunity to make up in fouls for what they lost in field goals. "Tabby" was the real hero of the game for with three minutes to play and the Washingtonians one point in the lead and fighting like tigers, the tall lean form of "Tabby" toed the foul line and evened up the score for his teammates, and a few minutes later repeated the trick giving his school the victory. The Armstrong five displayed excellent team work time and again it seemed as if fate and chance had conspired to cheat them out of victory, for often after hard and consistent passing had brought them within striking distance of the baskets, their shots though well aimed, caromed off on the side or rolled agonizingly around the ring and fell off. Gee, of the locals played an excellent game, scoring a basket from the center of the floor during the second half and at a time when the points were most needed. The High School guards also did some noble work. MORSE AND DREW TO TOE THE SCRATCH F. Roy Morse of the Salem-Crescent A. C. and Howard P. Drew champion spinner of the world, will toe the scratch again in a 60 yard special race of the New York Post Office clerk's games at the Sixty-Ninth Regiment Armory, New York, tonight. This will be the fourth time this season these two men have run against each other, Drew, though not winning each race he entered, managing to beat Morse out by a few inches. SMART SET A. C. TO The Smart Set [A. C. of] New York will hold their annual games at the Thirteen Regiment Armory, New York, April 28. All the leading athletes of the country are expected to enter these games. E. W. Lattimore, of the above organization was recently elected a member of the registration committee of the Long Island Athletic League, which is a sinning honor for a member of the race. ST. MARY'S TEAM TO With the warming up of the weather, the ground hog of St. Mary's basketball team will emerge from his hiding place in St. Mary's Hall where he has reposed peacefully for the past four weeks, and stack his men up against a team in Harrisburg, the Easton Y. M. C. A. and doubtless the Dunbar and High School teams. TRYING TO LOWER THE STANDARD OF DREW A local contemporary in a recent issue under the caption "Who Gets the Title" tries to put Arthur Duffey, of Georgetown, on a plane with the peerless Howard Drew, as a sprinter. He gives the records of the two men at all the short distances, and the 220 yard dash. In the 75 yard dash Duffey ran the distance in 1-5 second less than Drew, while in the 105 yard dash MENTAL PARLORS Ma. 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The guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tasco, Mesdames Lloyd Smythe, Mabel Thompson, Irene Cromwell, Ella James, Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Wayman Christie, Misses Helen and Hilda Tasco, F. V. Traverse and Jessie Johnson, Messrs. Leo and Clifford Jones. Mrs. Durbin Jones, who has been ill, is convalescing. Mr. John Taylor, of Stewartsville, met with a painful accident and is in the Havre de Grace Hospital. Miss Anna B. Hooper, teacher at Sydney Park, was here last Wednesday. Mrs. Florence Lisby and Miss Alberta Ross, teacher at Stewartsville, called on Miss Jessie Johnson Saturday. The members of Manly Chapel held a leap year supper at True Reformers' Hall last Wednesday. COCKEYSVILLE NOTES Cockeysville, Md., March 29.—The fourth quarterly conference was held at Bazil Chapel Sunday, Dr. D. G. Hill, presiding. The funeral of Mr. Wm. Foote, who died in Baltimore, was held at Bazil Chapel on Tuesday last. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith entertained Mrs. Rachel Davis, Miss Margaret Coulter and Miss Agnes Smith of Mt. Washington. Sunday. Miss Agnes Smith, of Mt. Washington, has returned home after spending a few days with her sister, Mary E.Smith and Margaret Coulter. Miss Gertrude M. Cole and Mary E. Smith visited friends in Baltimore Thursday. Mrs. Emma Lee and her sons, Joseph and Zack, were the guests of Mrs. Carrie Winder Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor entertained Mrs. Edith Johnson and family Sunday. LUTHERVILLE NOTES Lutherville, Md., March 30. Mrs. Susan Brown and Mr. Elias Meredith have returned from the hospital. Mrs. Wilhelmina Waters conducted the Epworth League services Sunday. Mr. Hayward Floyd, Mrs. Mary L. Brown, Mrs. Martha Matthew and Mrs. Nannie Brooks attended the Annual Conference at Richmond, Va. Mr. James Brown visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Brown, of Fallston. Misses Alethia and Della Carroll, Mary E. Johnson, Mrs. Mary L. Brown, Messrs. James Brown, Jeremiah Johnson and Mrs. George Carroll attended a reunion supper at Govans. Miss Marie Ayers, of Provident Hospital, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ayers. Mrs. Larue Joseph, of Washington, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ayers. Rev. Albert Franklin filled the pulpit of Edgewood M. E. Church for Rev. Wm. Brown Sunday morning and Rev. Thomas Smith at night. Mrs. Rosetta Quickley, is quite sick with the asthma. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Scott, Sr., of West Roland Park, visited Mr. and Mrs. Lenox Johnson Sunday. UNDERWOOD MISSING Lorely, Md., March 28.—Henry Underwood walked away from home Wednesday of last week in a severe storm and has not been found yet. He was about 88 years old. The funeral of Albert Washington took place from John Wesley M. E. Church Tuesday. His home was at Abingdon. The Grand Council of Union Brothers and Sisters was held at Forges Asbury Hall, last week. Several officers were elected and an excellent dinner served. The grand chief is Mr. John Waters. Mr. Harvey Brown, of Bradshaw is sick at the home of his sister in Baltimore. CARROLL ITEMS Carroll, Md., March 27.—Sunday was Men's Rally Day here which was very successful. Among the speakers at the afternoon services were Messrs. George Sumner White and Thaddeus Copeland, both of Baltimore. Solos were rendered by Messrs. Samuel Thomas, of Catonsville, and Messrs. Robert Plato and William Wilson. Miss Esther M. Thomas, pianist. Collection for the day amounted to $21.15. Miss Esther M. Thomas presented the church and Sunday School $125.00 as part payment on a recently purchased piano. A committee of ladies consisting of Mesdames Barbara Hicks, Agnes M. Thomas, Matilda Blanks, Frances Hamilton and Ida Brown, has been formed to raise the necessary funds to complete the payments on the piano. ANNAPOLIS JOTTINGS Annapolis, Md., March 29.—The mock conference held at Asbury M. E. Church was quite a success. . . Sunday was Men's Day at Mt. Moriah Church. A very interesting sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. White to a large congregation. The annual sermon was preached to the Knights of Pythias Sunday night by Rev. J. A. Briscoe. . . Mrs. Hawkins, who has been visiting friends in Washington, has returned. . . Miss Ella Burgess is visiting Mrs. Harris in Baltimore. Mrs. Harriet A. Cully was in Baltimore on Tuesday attending the biennial meeting of the D. G. Household of Ruth. . . Mrs. Bulay is improving after another attack of grip. . . Mrs. Elizabeth Carter entertained at a card party and Dutch supper Tuesday evening. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Miss Annie Thompson, Miss May Redison, Mr. R. C. Celevestine, Mr. John King and Mr. Charles Stokes. . . Mrs. Ellen Johns, who has been some time in Washington at Freedmen's Hospital with her daughter, has returned home, the little girl is much improved. . . Mrs. Hester Johnson is still confined to her home sick. CUMBERLAND JOTTINGS Cumberland, Md., March 29.—There will be held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Sunday, April 22, a young men's meeting which promises to be an interesting meeting. . . The members and friends of McKendree A. M. E. Church are disappointed to learn of the change of their pastor, Rev. C. S. Briggs from Cumberland to Staunton, Va. Dr. G. W. M. Lucas preached to a large and appreciative congregation Sunday night in the Ebenezer Baptist Church at the anniversary of W. T. Sherman Lodge K. of P. "The Love for a Supreme Commander" engaged the attention of the Court of Calanthe also Sir Knights. Afterward the Pythian Glee Singers rendered "true Hearted, Whole Hearted." Collection and sermon were good. . . Mrs. Allie Burrell, wife of J. W. Burrell is still confined to bed but is improving. . . Mrs. Annie Edmonds returned to her work Monday morning. . . Mrs. Charlotte Anderson ex-president of Woman's Baptist Missionary Society remains in a serious condition. . . Mrs. Armina Casey has returned from the Allegany Hospital. . . Mrs. Lucy Ramsey of Goethe street is slowly regaining strength. All churches are beginning rehearsals for Easter. POCOMUKE NOTES Pocomoke City, Md., March 30.—Sunday was Trustee Day at St. John's Church. The pastor, Rev. E. T. Addison preached in the morning after the closing of the class meeting under the leadership of Brother Samuel Watson. . . Rev. Major Bailey filled the pulpic at night. . . Miss Ida Anderson is visiting friends in Salisbury, Md. Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Coulbourn of Wattsville, Va., were in this city Monday accompanied by Rev. Gillis and wife of Herntown, Va. . . Mr. James Bailey, Sr., spent a few days in Philadelphia last week. Mr. Daniel Archer lost the sight of one eye while at work at his trade as cooper in Florida. . . Mrs. Hannah Dickerson celebrated her 29th birthday Thursday last. A large number were present and a nice collection of valuable presents were received. . Rev. J.E.A.D. Griggsby, of Masonga Circuit, Va., was in this city on a shopping expedition. . . Mr. Anthony Archer, of New Ark, Md., arrived here Saturday last after spending the winter with his mother. The services at Mt. Zion Church Sunday morning was largely attended. The pastor Rev. J. W. Bond, preached to a large and appreciative congrega. THE AFRO-AMERICAN tion and also conducted] services in the afternoon at St. Mary's Church. Mr. and Mrs. Dutton entertained at supper on Monday the Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Bond and Rev. and Mrs. E T. Addison of this city. . . Mrs. Amanda Fields has been indisposed for the past week. . . Miss Emma Fields of Philadelphia, is spending sometime with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Fields. SNOW HILL Snow Hill, Md., March 30.--Rev. L. A. Faust, Mrs. Faust and Mrs. Priscila Warwick left here Tuesday to attend the Delaware Conference in Philadelphia. . . The Knights of Pythias had their Thanksgiving sermon preached Sunday afternoon at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the pastor, Rev. E.J. Henry. . Mrs. Adel Robins who has been staying in Wilmington, Del., for sometime, came home Saturday. . . The Leap Year Reception given at the Odd Fellows' Hall Wednesday night by the ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church was well attended. . . Miss Annie Clara Porter left here this week to spend sometime in Baltimore, with friends. . . Mrs. Sarah Holland, who has been quite sick is much improved. . . Mr. George Coston, left Saturday for Philadelphia, to attend the M. E. Conference. INDIAN HEAD NOTES Indian Head, Md., March 30.—M. Royal Browne, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brown was christened at St. Charles Catholic Church Sunday. . . Mr. Arthur Milburne was a visitor at the residence of Mrs. A. Browne. . . A special meeting of the Charles County Teachers's Association will be held at the La Plata School Friday morning. . . Miss Daisy Brooks is spending the week in Marshall Hall. . . Mrs. L. Brawner and little sister, spent the past fortnight in Pomfret visiting her parents. . . Mr. Frank Proctor and Mr. Alexander Queen visited Mr. Cornelius Butler during the past week. . . The St. Joseph Society will meet at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Thomas on Tuesday evening. . . The funeral services of little Albertha Brown, the daughter of Mr. Benjamin Browne were held at St. Charles Catholic Church Friday past. POMONKEY CLIPPINGS Pomonkey, Md., March 30.—Mr. W. F. Clarke and family motored to the District on Sunday. . . Mrs. Donzaletta Penny was the guest of Mrs. Clarke during the week. Regular service was held here at the Metropolitan Church by Mr. Bowman owing to the absence of our pastor who is attending conference. . . Mrs. Estelle Jackson was a visitor here Sunday. . . The funeral services of Mr. Samuel Smith were held at Pomfret Catholic Church Sunday. . . Mrs. Wm. Browne, Mr. Charles Ransom and Mr. W. F. Clarke were visitors at Glymont school during the past week. . . Mrs. Edward Yates is spending the week in the capitol city. . . Mrs. Nellie Jones, was a visitor here during the week WOODVILLE JOTTINGS Woodville, Md., March 30.—Rev. R. S. Hoagland, pastor of St. Phillip's P. E. Church, filled the pulpit of the P.E. Church at Croome, Md. on Sunday. . Mr. a. and Mrs. John Davis entertained the Village Social Club on Thursday last. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Glascoe, Mesdames Sarah Dent, Katie Douglass; Misses L. M. Dashield, M. F. Glascoe, R. P. Douglass, E. E. Magruder; Messrs. R. Magruder and M. Dent. . Miss Marian Ray of Poplar Hill, Md., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Gray, at Chalk Point. . Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Turner and little son Ben were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fowler and Mr. Walter Fowler on Sunday. . Mrs. R. F. Coates is visiting friends in Washington. . Mrs. Anna Glascoe is visiting her sister in Chillum, Md. Mr. Sherman Fowler spent Sunday at Carpenters'. . Little Misses Bertha, Fannie and Rebecca Fowler were entertained on Sunday by Misses Edna and Irene Wright. PRINCESS ANNE Princess Anne. Md., March 30.—Rev J. U. King preached Sunday morning, it was his last sermon before leaving for conference. The wishes of the people are for his return. In the evening Rev. T. H. Kiah filled the pulpit. He spoke on "Leadership". Mr. M.W. Niskey, chairman of the board of trustees, spoke on behalf of that body. Mr. Littleton Waters spoke for the stewards and Mr. Anthony Waters for the trustees. During the day the collections amounted to $148 .45. . Among those attending the conference in Philadelphia are Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Jones, Mrs. Florence Davis, Mrs. Addie Waters and Miss Edith Bacon. . Miss Carrie Horsey, of New York is visiting her father. . Mr. and Mrs. Benson and Mr. and Mrs. Layne of Oriole, spent Sunday in town. . Mr. Samuel Tull of Allen was a visitor in town Sunday. Captain E. N. Wilson, of Fairmount was in town Monday. . The Band and Dramatic Club of Princess Anne Academy gave a concert at Fairmount Friday night. . Mr. Henry Dennis and Prof. S. H. Dix of Princess Anne Academy are confined on account of illness. CRISFIELD JOTTINGS Crisi old, Md., March 30—Sunday was M. s Day at the Saint Paul A. M. J. Church, the pastor, Rev. C. H. William, preached to Saint John's Lodge No. 45 K. of P. and the Pride of Eastern Shore No. 35 Court of Calanthe at their thanksgiving sermon. Collection from the lodge was $23. Total collection for the y $91. A 8 p. m., Rev. J. T. Wallace, pastor of Shiloh M. E. Church preached his last sermon for this conference year to the Ushers of Union Club of which Mr. Pyeth Collins is president. The club donated to the church $46.0%. Our young folks are a strong factor in the church. Rev. J. T. Wallace left on Tuesday morning for Philadelphia where the conference is to be held with a full report with every department of the church paid up in full. The officers and members of Shiloh M. E. Church are now anxiously waiting his return for another year. Mrs. Cornelia B. Waters has returned home from Virginia. Mr. Henry Wise is visiting his mother, Mrs. Louisa Ewel in Pocomoke City. . Mrs. Mazie Brown and Miss Nellie L. Wilson are on the sick list. CATIONSVILLE BRIEFES Catonsville, Md., March 30. Mr. and Mrs. George White are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter. Mrs. White was Miss Ethel Washington. . . Mr. Charles Woodland and Mr. Jerome Holland attended services Sunday at the Billy Sunday Tabernacle. . Mr. James Lee, who has been confined to his bed for a week, is recovering. Mrs. Annie Williams, Misses Cora Williams, Sodonia Ray and Miss Martha Ray attended the concert of the Williams' Singers at Bethel Church Thursday night. . . The moving picture parlor of Mr. Arnold Waters is crowded every Monday, Thursday and Saturday nights. CHESTERTOWN JOTTINGS Chestertown, Md., March 30. Rev. R. H. Wallace, pastor of James M. E. Church accompanied by his wife and children left Monday for conference after closing a very successful year. The work showed progress along all lines and increases in all departments, more money being collected than any previous year. The people are very anxious for his return. . . The following trustees were elected at Bethel A. M. E. Church Friday night: Wm. Murray, Henry Murray, John Gillam, Emanuel Cann, Charles Wright, Jeff Jefferson, James Floyd, John Hollins, Charles Diggs. Rev. S. H. Cooper, presiding elder of Easton district, preached Sunday night and held fourth quarterly conference Monday night. The reports for the quarter and the year showed the church to be in excellent spiritual and financial condition. At the close of the session a reception was tendered the presiding elder and addresses were delivered commending him for his careful supervision and helpful services. There were also resolutions commending Rev. and Mrs. J.A. Young and the officers of the church for the accomplishments of the past six years. Friendship Lodge No. 29 K. of P. and Delphi Court of Calanthe held their annual thanksgiving services Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The sermon was delivered by Rev. J. A. Young after which short addresses were made by Messrs. Abraham Robinson, William Jenkins, Charles Hutchins, Mrs. Julia Hamilton and Maggie Graves, Mr. Wm. Jones is the chancellor commander. . . An automobile party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes, Miss Annie Oliver and Messrs. John Hollins and L. H. Chambers, spent Sunday in Wilmington, Del., as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Boardley. PRINCESS Price of Princess Comb, $1.00 Heater 50c. Extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order M. TREGOR & SONS Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md 1229 E Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. MRS. L. J. 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BALTIMORE, APRIL 11916 ‘A correspondent of the daily sun writes that colored people might prefer to worship by themselves, Jand in the interest of fair play, one day at the Tabernacle should be given over to them. Fortunately the question has been settle in ad- vance when the various churches thru their ministers declared against separate meetings. In electing Miss M. Edyth Cooper to. the General Conference of the 'M. E. Church, Baltimore sends its first woman delegate to represent her in the councils of the churches. A dialogue, without a moral “Dry?” “Wet.” “Dry?” “Wet.” “Let's have a drink.”’ Any one who watches the hun- dreds of children on the play- grounds and in the parks of the city could hardly help realizing that the thing needed to give those youngsters complete happiness was a swimming pool, ‘The city has thot about it, but has not taken the necessary steps to put it thru. Now is the time to get together and push in urder to have public swimming pools in service during the hot days. 7 a The colored soldiers, of the Twenty-fourth and Tenth are a part of the force first sent to the Mexican border and later into the fastness.of the Mexican hills in the wild chase and possibly a wild goose chase after the villian, Villa. No other soldiers did guard duty along the border with so much im- patience or so anxiously awaited the official word to take up the chase. Not that they objected to guard duty as one of them express- ed it, but that he was posted to protect a restaurant, which a few days before had refused to serve him. In the last issue of our local con- temporary, The Commonwealth, the following appears: “It is not out of place to say that former Collector William F, Stone has demonstrated his friendship for the Negro, both before .and after elections. It was largely through his influence that even one Negro from Mary- land was a member of the last Nationa! Republican Conven- tion.” Had cur contemporary stopped there, perhaps'this editorial3would not have been written, but if goes further on to say: “The sad plight of the Negro in Maryland, as it relates to his political status, is due to the fict that the Republican leaders have always been able to institute gome condition: that would put the Negroes to fighting among themselves at thé very time when their solidarity. was’ most im- ‘periative.’” Its contention is largely true, and who, pray tell us, has been the Republican leader in all these years in which this condition has existed, but our friend, Mr. William F. Stone, whom our contemporary lauds so very highly? But not satisfied with all this 1t asks the following question? “Will the Negro Republicans of Maryland ever wake up to their best interests?’” In reply we would say yes, and that pretty soon, for they are tired of the old regime and the old leaders and ere even now seeking new ones, and not only will they refuse to longer follow the old white leaders but the colored ones as well. It would be well for our contemporary to answer its own question and sit up and take notice. There are going to be new align- ments pretty soon and it would be well for the old ones now to do some tall thinking or be prepared to take to the tall timbers. WHO YELL BEFORE THEY ARE HURT The best story of the week comes from the New York Hippodrome, where the Ballet'‘Hip Hip Hooray’’ music by John Philip Sousa, is the attraction. One part of the Ballet ig the ‘‘March of the States.’" A group of girls representing Nevada dances forth clothed in wide flaring skirts, upon which are embroidered little figures of men in evening dress, ‘while from their fingers dan- gle from a cord the figures of three other men, With their ap- pearance the band plays “I am off to Reno in the Morning.”? The allusion is clearly to the state, with the divorce centre Reno. ‘To the tune of ‘‘Marching thru Georgia’’ there follows a group of. girls, their dresses flowered with cotton blos- soms. This ballet represents Georgia ‘A Southerner. presumably colonel, says the New York Times, got the two ballets mixed, and carried the story back down home that ‘‘Hip Hip Horray"’ represented Georgia, the Empire state of the South, one of the thirteen original states, hang- ing men by the neck from trees. Georgia, lynch law; synonomous terms. The Macon Telegraph, com- menting upon the incident editorial- ly, speaks ‘‘of the sinister effect of this viciously eloquent tableau.’ When the coionel’s experience had gone the round of the Southern press, John Philip Sousa entered the lists and cleared up the error of the Southerner, needless to say he has quieted their suspicions, KU-KLUX URUSADERS The Hate of a Nation at Ford's represents the Ku Klux clad in white from head to foot. The white caparisons of the horses and the black cross on the bosom of the riders is clearly aimed to recall the Crusaders of the Middle Ages and their ‘‘Holy War’’ against the in- fidels for the sepulcher at Jerusa- lem, That-they were neither spot- less in character nor in dress is clearly the brief of the ‘‘National Tribune,’’ mouth piece of the Civil War Veterans in the national capi- tol: “The ‘‘dare-devil riders’ were merely a lot of worthless, charac- terless poor white trash of the South who delighted to torment the Negroes. No men of charac- ter or decency would join in these night raids to harrass and frighten in their homes the timid, ignorant blacks. It was as cowardly and infamous a per- secution a8 was ever imagined. The: talk about Negro supremacy was one of those miserable scares used by cheap demagogs to in- flame the poor whites against the Negroes and secure their votes. In every State in the South, ex- cept South Carolina and Missis- sippi, the whites out-numbered the blacks. The whites were educated and had all the wealth of the State in their hands, and were supposed to be eminently superior in every way to the colored population. No one, but a perverled brain that wanted to believe things that are not so, could give any credence to the inflammatory falsehoods about dangers of Negro supremacy, The Ku Klux was born inrage of slaveholders over losing theic property in Negroes, and, in the mean, cowardly hatred of the lower order of the whites against the Negroes, The whole Ku Klux chapter in our history is some- thing that makes every American blush and wish that it would be erased and forgotten."” Walkersville, Md., March 30,— “Maryland Day’’ program was rendered Friday afternoon at the schoolhvuse. The program consist- ed of recitations and songs, A very interesting and instructive ‘address was given by Mr, Edward Walker, of Frederick. Miss Amy Williams, of Hagerstown is the teacher. . Mr. John.Gray has. moved te North: of Walkerville, ‘HE asl sb ohlroieman le nay UNDER | DE AD M AN CL Of all the denominations, ©" Presbyterians have been most mod- est in the naming of their church- es, Whereas every other protest- ant denomination followed the lead of the Catholics in perpetuating the names of the Saints, giving us the Saint John’s, Saint George’s, Saint Augustine's, etc., Presby- terians with unvsual simplicity and severity have satisfied themselves with the name of the street upon which the church stands, or the still plainer designation, First, Second, and so on, The dedication of the Jethro Memorial Church in Atlantic City last week marks a new departure in the naming of Churches. Mr. John 1, Milholland, the philanthropist of New York, who was the principal speaker at the dedicatory services of the new church, which extezded over three days, himself asked and answered the question, who was Jethro? To Moses, the judge wasting his great powers as arbiter of the many petty disputes to be settled in Memphis, came Jethro, the Ethi- opian priest. of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law. Jethro told Moses in effect that one man was not able to listen to all of these cases, tnat it would be far better if able mer should be selected from the people and that these should be ‘‘rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties,and rulers of tens.” This says Mr. Milholland is dis tributing authority, decentralizing government. The foundation of self government of representative government, we owe not to Moses then, but to his Ethiopian father in-law Jethro. Jethro Memorial Presbyteriar Church stands as ‘a single monw ment in America, and possibly it the world, to the Ethiopian Pries' of Midian, proceptor of the grea Moses in his forty years of prepa ration for leading the children o! Israel out of Egypt. The Atlantic City people break a new path no only in electing to honor a colorec man, but as well in honoring < character of the old Testamen rather than the New. WOMEN’S DAY A SIILCESS Harpers Ferry, W. Va., March 29,—The Women’s Day at John Wesley M.E. Church was a financial success. A great many turned out too show their appreciation for the effort and the good work of the committees in charge, Mrs, A. L, Jenkins presided. A donation was given Rev. R. W. S. Thomas on the same night. A concert given at the Zion Baptist Church by Miss Nora Green netted the trustees about $17, The movement started a few weeks ago by some of our colored citizens to repair and beautify our cemetery, has become deep rooted in the minds of the people. Miss Jaunita Arter, the public school teacher here, has raised with the assistance of the children over $13, Miss Arter was commended by the special commit- tee. Those prominently interested are: Rey. M. C, Moore, president; Robert C. McDaniel, secretary; Prof, H. H. Winters, C, S. Arter, J. L. Weaver, J, E. Robinson, John A, Arter and many others, We hope that our people here will keep the movement up. Mrs. Mary Ross is still very sick. Aunt Mary Toler is out again after a very serious illness, Wateh out for a surprise to be given by the men of John Wesley M. B. Church in April. Men, if you don’t join with tiem in this party you are going to get April fooled. ‘The -girl students at Storer College gave their annual party to the young men on Friday, March 24th in Myrtle Hall which was well attended by many former ‘Students of Storer. | REY, 8. R, HUGHES RESIGNS The Washington Conference ha¥- ing failed to appropriate the necessary money to meet the press- ing debt at Whatcoat M. E. Chureh Rev, S. R. Hughes resign- ed in favor of Rev. John A. Holmes who has a large following that may help to secure the church. Rev. Hughes raised $1600 the past year and goes to Cahse at a salary of $800 per year. Oo ‘ ——- FUNERAL OF HRS. ELLA SCOTT: The funeral of Mrs. Ella Scott, who died on Tuesday of last week, was held at the home of her dauzh- ter, Mrs. William H. Thompson, of 752 Waesche street, last Thursday. Rev. Frank Williams officiated. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cem- tery. The deceased was the widow of Samuel Scott. Besides her daughter, two.sisters survive. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. : DEAD MAN CLAIMED BY TWO WOMEN Sister and Wife at Odds over dis- position of Remains—Deputy Sheriffs Called in Two deputy sherilis and @ COr don of police about the dwelling at 1201 Argyle avenue, where lay the remains of William H. Dozier, attracted a large crowd Wednesday evening of last week. The deputy: sheriffs were armed with a writ temporarily restraining Mrs, Catherine Smith, who lives at the Argyle avenue home, from’ in- terferring in any way with the dead man, Mrs. Florence Dozier, in taking charge of the body. Her agents, which included Funeral Director J. H. Owings, were also included in the order, which was signed bv Judge Carroll T. Bond, of Circuit Court No. 2, Wednesday afternoon, 7 Dozier died Monday night of last week following a short illness. It is said that his sister, Mrs. Sarah Foulks, engaged Undertaker Owens the same night. Mrs, Dozier, who had been separated from her husband for the past four years,did not hear of his death until the Tuesday morning. After making some inquiries regarding her legal rights, she telephoned Undertaker Owens, The latter informed her that he had been engaged, and ac- cording to Mrs, Dozier, did not speak in gentle tones. She then told him not to have anything further to do with the funeral, and engaged Charles B. Jones. | ‘The latter found out, however, that Mr. Owens had embalmed the body, made other arrangements for the funeral and had secured a burial permit from the Health Depart: ment, Attorney Solomon Rogers, who represented Mrs Dozier and Charles B. Jones, tried to secure from the Health Department another burial permit, but it wa: refused when the squabble became known. Owens offered to compro: mise and get out if he were pai¢ $65, but this was declined. The deputy sheriffs tried to get the two undertakers to agree upon ¢ settlement, but to no avail. Attorney Clarke L. Smith, whe represented Mr. Owens and th dead man’s sister, went before Judge Bond Thursday morning, tol¢ him of the circumstances, and the injunction proceedings were quash: ed. ‘The funeral, which had been first set for Thursday, was held Friday of last week, interment being ir Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Under. taker Owens had charge of the funeral arrangements, The widow did not attend the services. Mrs. Dozier told a representative of the Afro-American that she was willing to cooperate with Under- taker Owens, but he did not talk courteously to her over the tele- phone.”” 1 wanted to take my husband’s remains to Washington, our old home, for interment,’ she went on to say. Dozier belonged to Allen Lodge of Knights of Pythias and held < $50 policy in the Home Friendly Insurance Company. Mrs. Smith was made beneficiary of the’ in. surance policy, Teru TON AEEATIRS Cecilton, Md., March 30.—Miss Mary E. Spencer, elocutionist, of Philadelphia recited in Union Bethel Church Thursday evening of last week. . . Friday evening there was a spirited debate in the church hall, subject: Resolved: That the mother is more valuable to the child than the father. Disputants: ‘Affirmative—Mrs. Howard Grooms, Mrs. Emma L. Harris, Negative —Mr. Filmoore Beek, Mr. Fred Moore. Judges,Mr. Frank Wilson, Mr. William Tillison Jr., Mr. Phil. Henson, of Wilmington, Del. The decision was rendered in favor of the affirmative. The audience tas Jarge and music was furnished by the Francis Cornet Rand. . . Sun- day morning Happy Home Lodge 2867 G. U. 0. of 0, F. attended sefviees in Union Bethei Church. In thie afternoon Bishop L. J. Cop- pin paid a flying visit to Ceeilton motoring from Elkton, Sunday night Mr. Henry Miles delivered a lecture to a very large audience, subject: ‘The Unwritten History of the Past.’’ Hon, Henry McCul- louge ex-State Senator, spent a part of Friday as the guest of Rev. John Hammond. . Mrs. Annie Edwards, Mrs Sila Veal and Mrs. Ida Turner spent Tuesday in Elkton... Mis Jackson, principal of the public school in Warwick, Md., worshipped in Union Bethel Church Sunday. “GARVER—On February 21, 1916, Stary L. Garver. beloved mothe of Sismerera B. Quill, entered into rest at her late resi- lence, 745 George street. Funeral from he above address on Tuesday, February Yi, at 9 a.m. Interment Mt. Zion Ceme- ery, Rev. Curtis officiating. Dearest mother we have laid thee | In a peaceful grave’s embrace But thy memory will be cherished Till I see your smiling face | By her loving: Ag face IMPROVEMENT ASSO, WOULD BETTER COMMUNITY The Colored Citizens’ Equitable Improvement Association of Hast Baltimore held its regular monthly meeting at School No, 101, Jeffer- son and Spring streets last Saturday night. Avery lively discussion followed a most interesting paper by Mr. Luther C. Mitchell. The executive committee report- ed that the promoters of a moving picture theatre in the neighborhood had promised not to permit children of school age to appear on their stage on ‘‘amateur’’ nights or at any other time. This matter had been referred to the executive committee at a previous meeting. Steps were taken to prevent the renewal of license to one or more saloons in the immediate neighbor- hood of the new Dunbar School. The association is considering plans which can not now be divulg- ed, but which if successfully executed will make the neighbor- hood of Caroline, Jefferson, Spring and McElderry streets, one of the best in the city. ‘The next meeting will be held on April 22, Mrs. John L. Hitchens will be the principal speaker. TOWSON JOTTINGS Towson, Md.,March 31.—Friday and Sunday, March 24th and 26th were red letter days for Towson at Mt. Calvary Chureh. Lminent lay and clerical workers of the A. M. E. Church gave addresses and ser- mon, among whom were Bishop L. J. Coppin, Rev, Dr. Benjamin Tr. Watson, Secretary of the Church ‘Extension Society and Mr, G, Sum- ner White, Revs. D. G. Hill, 1. N. Ross, Joseph Gwynn and J. C. Ragusters shared in the program. The centennial hymn entitled ‘‘O ‘Allen Good! our God-erowned Allen Great!”’ was read by its author, Rev. A.C, Randall. The music was of Negro origin in plantation melodies, Violin solos by Messrs. Edward and George Foote, the choir sang immortal church hymns and Mesdames Bessie Batty and Rebecca Harris rendered inspiring solos. Rev. Dr. L. S. Flagg gave an in- teresting moving picture entertain- ment, Thursday evening at Mt. Calvary Church under the auspices of Mrs, Viola Brown, director of the junior choir, , .. A progressive supper was given by the Women’s Mite Missionary Society last. Mon- day evening at the residence of Mrs. Clara Smith with Mrs, Viola Brown as hostess,.. Mrs, Agnes L. Stewart served a special dinner last Sunday to aid her church, Bishop L. J. Coppin, Rev. D. G. ‘Hill, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. G. Sumner Whyte and Mrs. Nathaniel Jones were guests to dinner of Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Randall, Friday after- noon. Mesdames Lydia Dixon, Viola Brown, Sarah Holt, and Harriet Thomas, the church com- mittee, prepared and served menu. Rev. John A. Richardson preach- ed for Rey. Powell, pastor cf Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at 8 p, m. last Sunday Rev. Kenny Barnes presided, the pastor being absent. Thursday the Mt. Olivet Church choir held a leap year luncheon. Mrs. Jzetta Tyler and Mr. John E. Duffy have returned to their home at Rehoboth Beach after a ten-day visit to her mother, Mrs. Sarah Gray. . . Miss Hattie Preston, of Philadelphia, and her sister, Mrs. Hannah Johnson, of Baltimore at- tended the centennial celebration last week. . . Mrs. Emma Smith, representing Bishop Coppin in the celebration, made the best financial report, and will be awarded a prize. . . Mr. Charles Smith is ill. Mr. James Batty, who has been seriously ill, is rapidly improving. The Mother Jewell Organization met Sunday under the management of its organizer and instructor, Mrs. Ida E. Regusters, and carried out a very interesting program. ; HAGERSTOWN HAPPENINGS Hagerstown, Md., March 30.— The evangelistic campaign which was held in the Second Christian Church by Rev. R. L. Peters, of Winston-Salem, N. C., was very suecessful, fifteen persons having been added to thé church. . . Ser- ‘mons were preached to the Knights of Pythias and to the Court of Ca- lantixe Sunday afternonn and night at Ebenezer A.M.1.Church. . Wal- ter Goens and Charles Walker have accepted pos{tions at Leiter. . Rev. R, W. Stennett has béer returned to Williamsport for anottier year. Clarence Smith is still operating the elevator at the Arcade. . Hows ard Williams, better known a8 ‘Hunk’? continues to use Jonathai? street asa race track. . . Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Johnson, Mrs, Florence Smith, Mrs. Burney, Mrs. Bishop and others arrived home Tuesday from Richmond, Va., where they have been attending the Washing- ton Conference. . . Those on. the sick list are Mr. Harry Jones and Mrs, Z. B, Barnum, BERKLEY JOTTINGS. Berkley, Md., March 30.—The moving picture entertainment gives on Friday night by Rev. L. 8. Flagg drew a large audience and was a very fine affair. . . Miss Viola and Mr. Arnold Stump were the guest of Miss Celie Dorsey ef Thomas Run, Sunday; also of Mr. Raymond Lewis,of Bell Air on Sun- day night. . . Services were con- ducted at Hosannah Church Sunday morning. by Rev. F. S. Dennis. After the services little Lester Warfield and Evangeline Victer James were christened by Rev. Dennis... Mr. John W. Stump is expecting to return to the hos- pital in Philadelphia soon,and Miss Viola Stump will also go for throat treatment. Mr. George Smith, of Darlington, was a visitor here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Atkins and Miss Edith Bowser were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cain. Sun- day... Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Moore of Shures Landing, were the guests of Mr. George Pres- berry, Jr., and Miss Annie Jones Sunday at the residence of Mr. Presberry’s parents. . . Mr. Henry Smith and Mrs. Lydia Bond are still on the-sick list. . . Miss Re- becca Parker, who has been sick through the winter, is able to attend her business again, . . Mr, Daniel Webster of Stafford and Miss Mary Ashton, of Muttonsburg were quitely married Monday night of last week at the bride’s home, Rev. J. T. Bond officiating... Mr. Benjamin Cain of Port Deposit, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Harriet Cain, of Darlington. FLRTGR HAPPENINGS Elkton, Md., March 29,—The Penrose Pleasure Club gave a birth- day party in honor of its secretary, Mr. Howard Montgomery, xt the residence of Miss Elenore Braywood last week. Among those present were Mesdames Fannie Braywood and Sarah Harris, Misses Marion Hindman, Carrie Jordon, Mary Brayood, Elenore Braywood, Mary White, Messrs. Howard Montgom- ery, Oscar Saving, John Bowser, Arthur Jordon, James Braywood and John and Fletcher White. Miss Clara Thomas, Mias Eliza- beth Daniels and Florence Thomas visited in Wilmington, last week. The funeral of Miss Nora Nelson took place on Wednesday, Rev, §. E, Maloney officiating. Interment at Cedar Hill. . The Misses Flossie Gibson, Jennie Frances, Sarah Bow- ser and Messrs. Wilbert Freeman, Norman Hutchins, Walter Moore, and Leroy Smith spent Sunday in Wilmington, . . Mrs, Ella King, of Newark, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Robinson, . Miss Mary Dale and Miss Elizabeth Simpers, of Wilmington, visited here last week. . . Miss Alice Dutton, of Havre de Grace, is visiting here. Mr. William Starling was in Phila- delphia last week on business, WATERBURY NOTES Waterbury, Md., March 30.— Rev. B, F. Meyers has been return- ed as pastor here for another year. ‘Mrs.’Sarah Johnson was in Wash- ington this week. . . Mrs. George W. Mackall, was in Baltimore this week on account of the illness of her daughter, Julia. . . Mr. R. F. Aulton was in Baltimore on busi- ness, . The funeral of Mrs, Eliza Pindell, took place from Mt. Tabor Church, and was conducted by Rev. Charles Stockett, interment in the cemetery, She was a member of Morning Star Lodge. She is sur- vived by a husband, mother and several sisters and brothers. 3 OXFORD HAPPENINGS Oxford, Md., March 28.—Not- withstanding the excellent meeting of the Easern Shore Ministerial Association held at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Wayman’s Memorial still holds the banner. Rev. J. R. Nelson preached three sermons Sunday at Faith A. M. E. Church, under the pastorate of Rev. J.2D. Molock, is still holding on well. Rev, Molock preached at Robinson A.M. E, Church at the morning and evening services, and at Ches- ter M. E. Church in the afternoon. EEG ERS (aie ROH aig 3. Pace ae ae lisse oe pee [SR OE 2 me Se Fo) es fee bp 8 Bee ah eet Meg Pete ay Settee ete Pe Ae maar eee en eae PSR Gai sah GFE as "4 Ge NE Te] Ue Bis! SE eS eho MISS M. EDYTH COOPER. CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS The Counts Club announces their highest appreciation with much due respect to the new officers elected for the ensuing year and most cordially introduce the same to our many friends and the public in general: George Gray, president; John Dowty, vice president; Bernard Barney, financial secretary; Morris Brown, recording secretary; William Ross, treasurer; Lester Fauntleroy, manager; Elmer Brown Chaplain. The officers are loyalty supported by these members who are intensely interested and tender their earnest support for the upbuilding of this noble body of young men. Members: Richard Bean, Richard Johnson, Wilbur Brown, Clarence Jennings, George Williams, Samuel Williams, Alexander Freeman, Herman Laws, Oliver Brown, Prue Jefferson. We also call your special attention and solicit your patronage to our excursion and Count's outing which will be positively announced later in this paper, which will be up-todate in every respect. Yours Respectively, COUNTS' CLUB Contributions to the Provident Hospital Campaign Fund as follows: Waiters $1063.65 Doctors 646.50 Teachers 630.83 Odd Fellows 358.93 Citizens 313.22 Pythians 308.10 Business Men 217.45 Children 161.44 Clergymen 158.15 Ladies 141.50 Elks 90.70 Board of Directors 78.35 Masons 62.40 Moses 55.00 Fishermen no report yet Good Hopes no report yet Nazarites no report yet Macedonia Baptist Church, Rev. D. G. Mack 39.22 Psalmist Baptist Church, Rev. Junius Gray 15.00 Union Baptist Church, Rev. Harvey Johnson 10.00 Send Remittance to H. M. BURKETT,chairman 37 St. Paul street. AN INTERESTING LECTURE A most interesting lecture was delivered at Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, Monday night, by the Rev. R. C. Ransom, D. D., editor of the A. M. E. Review, on "Racial Preparedness." The Doctor was at his best and gave his audience a very necessary and needful talk on the many shortcomings of the race and the things it needs to do to offset the prejudice which seems to gather force year by year against the progress of the race. The lecture was timely and it is a pity that a larger audience was not present to hear the speaker. Dr. Ransom is a fluent pithy speaker, and keeps his audience well in hand at all times. BIRTHDAY RECEPTION A birthday reception was given on the 26th of March at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Golden, 528 W. Lee street by Messrs. S. E. D. Johnson, of Port Antonio, Jamaica B. W. I. and W. Johnson of Port Antonio, Jamaica B. W. I. Those who attended were Mrs. Charles Golden, Misses A. Days, S. Deans, M. Wallace, N. White, M. Martin, I. Preston, and Miss L. William; Messrs. Charles Golden, A. Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica, E. Palmer, Jamaica, J. Burnett, Jamaica, B. Grey, R. Hall, D. Murray, Jamaica, C. Williams, Jamaica, C. Ball, Jam., G. Campbell, Jamaica; C. Brown, Panama; E. Spencer, Jamaica, D. Spencer, Jamaica, C. Black, Jamaica; W. Gilmor, M. Gilmor, S. Davis, B. Hylton, D. Clarke, Jamaica and E. Green. Series of Big Meetings conducted by the Colored Young Men's Christian Association—1916. 13 meetings 4280 attendance of men and boys 275 women at two meetings Speakers—The best to be secured in this section of the country. Teachers, Business men, Lawyers. Journalists, Preachers and Y. M. C. A. experts Result of the meeting Many of the men have decided to live better lives Many of the men have joined the Brotherhood. East New Market, Md., March 30.—Rev. J. W. Gillis is attending the Delaware Conference. . Mr. Charles A. Dockins, who has been sick for several days is able to be up and around. . The schools of Dorchester county will close April 14. Your Palms Reveal Your Entire Life Are you anxious to know any thing consult; LEO S. OSMAN DEAD W. OCTOBER SAY READ WHAT OTHERS SAY. "My hands have been read by many Palmists, but a reading from Osman, the celebrated Roumanian Palmist convinced me. He is the greatest and most correct of life readers." E. A. Lawson, Supt. The Siegel Cooper Co. "Oman's Readings are wonderfully good." G. Archibald, M. D. "Oman's Readings are accurate and reliable." Ren. Dr. Lock. "Osman, the celebrated Roumanian Palmist and Author, is no Fortune Teller but a man of Science, also gifted and well endorsed by press and public." Anton Silvie Great Musical Composer. "Your hands are open books to Osman. He is honest and frank and explains to you the true meanings of the lines and marks, and gives you good advice how to improve your character and all conditions of life." Ludorisi, the French Dramatic Author. "Osman read my imminent mind, was very wonderful." Count F. C. von Dubrowski. Consultation days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Hours 9 to 9. No readings by mail. Call at 1625 Pennsylvania Ave. MOORE'S RESTAURANT 1018 Druid Hill Ave. Prices Within Reach Of All REGULAR SUNDAY DINNER Oyster Cocktail Included SPECIAL DINNER EVERY DAY 12 M. to 8 P. M. 20 Cents SANDWICHES AND SOUPS 5 Cents, Up THIS AD AND 20 CENTS Will entitle you to our regular 25 Cent Breakfast CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mr Perry E. Pennington, acknowledged thanks the many kindnesses shown their father during his illness. They are also very grateful for the many kind communications of sympathy, floral designs and like, tendered the family during their bereavement. Boys wake up, now is your chance, grasp the opportunity. All those who wish to become military men now is the time to join the Calvary Organization and be instructed by military men. Ex-Calvary men are eligible to become members. President, C. H. Powell; secretary, C. B. Jones; treasurer, W Owens; drill instructor Sargeant Cragler; Sargeant first aid to injury, Nathaniel Weeks; recruiting officers, Clarence Tydings. Drill every Monday night Information freely given by any of the officers. To whom it may concern, Headquarters, 823 Linden avenue. Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Riddick Chapter Epworth League of Centennial M. E. Church, Sunday April 2, at 5 p.m. Special program by representatives of Bethel, Sharp Street Memorial, Trinity, Asbury and other Leagues. Music by Simpson Orchestra. Mme. Helen Cooper Dean, president; W. C. Wilbert Harris, 4th vice; Rev. N. M. C. arroll, D. D., pastor. Musical A cantata entitled JEPTHAHS' DAUGHTER (Dramatized) given at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Montgomery street near Charles street, Monday evening April 3, at 8:15 P. m. Cantata rendered by the famous Ebenezer M. E. Church choir of Washington, D. C. Tickets 15 cents. Come early as the curtain will rise at 8:30 p. m. sharp. Ebenezer A. M. E. Choir. Mrs. Mary H. Smith, president; Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., pastor. There will be a vesper service at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday April 9th at 5 p. m. under auspices of the Financial Committee of Y. W. C. A. and the W. M. Missionary Society of Bethel Church. Special program. Silver offering at the door. Mrs. B. K. Hurst, Mrs. J. W. Sanders, Committee. Rev. J. W. Sanders, pastor. GIBSON—Mrs. Louisa Gibson departed this life February 15, 1916 at ten minutes of 9 o'clock. She leaves two daughters and two sons, two sisters and four grandchildren, one great grandchild to mourn their loss. As a mother she was a good one; she loved her sisters and was loved by all who knew her. She bore her sickness with patience, having been converted in her youth and joined the M.E. Church. She was sick about fourteen months and was an old member of Jabeo Well, Daughters of Samaria Lodge No. 10. Sleep on mother we will see each other again some bright day. bright day. By her daughters and sons. 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The Fern Leaf Literary Social of Northeast Baltimore ....WILL GIVE THEIR .. FIRST GRAND SPRING BALL AT NAZARITE HALL :: MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1916 Music by the famous Commonwealth Band of Baltimore ADMISSION 25 CENTS All Clubs, Socials and Auxiliaries and the public are invited MONEY FOR HOUSEKEEPERS ' YOU CAN BORROW " $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 Other amounts in proportion You get full amount in CASH Northwestern Loan Company 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE YOU of $1.19 per month YOU of $1.43 per month YOU of $1.92 per month You get full amount in CASH Loan Company MANIA AVENUE MUSIC! ED CONCERT. Student M. E. Church Mania Avenue 2nd, at 8 P. M. Peerless Singing Associ'n Secure your seats FEFFERING AT THE DOOR. Rev. James L. Williams. Pastor ASTERS CLUB MORE UNIQUE MEETING METERS' CLUB OPENING OF APRIL 7th, 1916 BK SHARP EXTERIAN CHURCH School, Philadelphia, will deliver the address of and woman in the municipality, hence all are aged, nor collection taken. WILLIAM T. GREGS, Secretary ING & CHICKEN SUPPER M. E. CHURCH APRIL 10th, 1916, 8 o'clock BY A COMMITTEE OF LADIES SUPPER FREE Treas. Mrs. Mamie Wilkens, Secretary Workers, Pastor S' CONFERENCE. STIST CHURCH And Lanvale Street Baptist Sunday School APRIL 10th and 11th, 1916 Baptist Sunday School invites all Bible workers to come is to bring together every Bible School workable. Bible School management and methods and all Bible workers should avail himself of the general discussion. Mrs. D. G. Mack, Mr. Thomas F. Jones, R. L. Diggs, Dr. J. Milton Waldron, of Helen A. M. E. Sunday School E. Church Barlton Streets at the above named Church APRIL 10th, 1916 C. A., will be principal Speaker by Mesdames Annie Hazelton and Braxton. Does You Admission and seat at Table. Once caterer. Did to this big affair. BLE CLASSES Herer, No. 2, Bishop J. Albert Johnson, Mr. Archie J. Jordan, teacher, No. 4, Mrs. Rosa J. Martin, Mary F. Handy, Mrs. Clara Gray, teacher, No. 6, 7, Mrs. Fannie Coppin, Miss Alice Johnson, Rev. P. J Jordan, Pastor Mrs. Susie Stansbury, Sec. Monday, April 19th, 1616 E OPERETTA.. BRIKSANTHEMUM Madison Street Presbyterian Church Church, Madison St., near Park Av. L. 4, 1916, at 8 o'clock Enny Club after the Play .GRAND SACRED CONCERT. At the First Independent M. E. Church 709 Pennsylvania Avenue SUNDAY, APRIL 2nd, at 8 P. M. Under Auspices of Choir of Peerless Singing Associ'n Come early and secure your seats POSITIVELY A SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOR. Richard Johnson, Chorister Rev. James L. Williams. Pastor THE THIRD ANNUAL MEETING SCHOOLMASTERS' CLUB WILL BE HELD ON THE EVENING OF APRIL 7th, 1916 AT 8 O'CLOCK SHARP AT GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Prof. J. R. Paul Brock, Principal of the Durham School, Philadelphia, will deliver the address of the evening. Public education concerns every man and woman in the municipality, hence all are urged to be present. NO ADMISSION will be charged, nor collection taken. WILLIAM ANDERSON, President WILLIAM T. GREGGS, Secretary GRAND VILLIAGE WEDDING & CHICKEN SUPPER AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 10th, 1916, 8 o'clock FOR BENEFIT OF RALLY GIVEN BY A COMMITTEE OF LADIES ADMISSION 20 CENTS SUPPER FREE Mrs. Cora Johnson, President Mrs. Mary Lee, Treas. Mrs. Mamie Wilkens, Secretary Rev. J. W. Sanders, Pastor Under the auspices of Union Baptist Sunday School MONDAY AND TUESDAY, APRIL 10th and 11th, 1916 The officers, teachers and students of Union Baptist Sunday School invite all Bible workers to attend the conference. The aim of the Conference is to bring together Bible workers to for the purpose of studying and teaching the school management and methods. Prominent Speakers will address the meergings, and all Bible workers should avail himself of the All subjects open for general discussion. opportunity of attending. Some of the Speakers for the Conference: Mrs. D. G. Mack. Mr. Thomas F. Jones, Mr. S. B. Booker, Rev. Beal Elliott, Dr. J. R. L. Diggs, Dr. J. Milton Waldron, of Washington, D. C. The Adult Bible Classes of Allen A.M. E. Sunday School Will Give Their First Reception at the above named Church ON MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 10th, 1916 Mr. S. S. Booker, Secretary Y. M. C. A., will be principal Speaker Splendid solos will be rendered by Mesdames Annie Hazelton Lee. Carrie Craig and Mr. Winfred Braxton. Special Orchestra selections. The Subscription of 25 Cents gives You Admission and seat at Reception Table. The menu will be in charge of an experience caterer. All B ble classes and the public are invited to this big affair. THE ADULT BIBLE CLASSES No. 1, Bishop L. J. Coppin, Mr. Wn. Butler, teacher No. 2, Bishop J. Albert Johnson, Mr. Archie Grant, teacher No. 3, Mrs. Sarah Tanner, teacher No. 4, Mrs. Fary, Hand, Mrs. Clara Gray, teacher No. 6, Mrs. Annie Russell Frisby, teacher No. 7, Mrs. Fannie Coppin, Miss Alice Johnson, Mrs. Sarah Allen, Mrs. Geneva Butler, teacher No. 8, Mrs. Fannie Coppin, Miss Alice Johnson, Rev. Alice Johnson, Teacher Rev. P. J Jordan, Pastor Mr. Howard D. Brent, Supt. Mrs. Susie Stansbury, Sec. Don't forget the date, Monday, April 19th, 1616 ..A JAPANESE OPERETTA.. THE PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM Will be given under the auspices of Madison Street Presbyterian Church At Madison St. Presbyterian Church, Madison St. near Park Av. FRIDAY EVE-ING, APRIL 4th, 1916, at 8 o'clock ADMISSION 10 CENTS Come to the Spinsters Convention and see the Old Maids transformed into beautiful young maidens before your eyes at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Friday evening April 7. Admission 10 cents. Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor. HOLMES—Gone but not forgotten. In loving memory of our dear little daughter and sister Bertha R. Holmes, who departed this life twelve years ago April 2, 1904. Like unto the rose she who has gone Only a bud not yet half grown. Death's shears clipped her from life's vine Not our will oh Lord but thine. By her parents and sisters. BAILEY—In sad but loving remembrance of our aunt and sister, Sophia bailey, who died three years ago March 27th, 1913. Yes thou art gone thy much loved Our ears no longer hear And oft in hours of solitude Starts the unbidden tear. We would not wish to call thee back To such a world as this But trust that we one day shall join Thee in the realms above By her sisters, nieces and nephews. I wish to thank the many friends of my deceased mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, for their kindness during her illness and for their remembrance at her demise. Annie Thompson --- Come to the Spinsters Convention and see the Old Maids transformed into beautiful young maidens before your eyes at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Friday evening April 7. Admission 10 cents. Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor. HOLMES—Gone but not forgotten. In loving memory of our dear little daughter and sister Bertha R. Holmes, who departed this life twelve years ago April 2, 1904. Like unto the rose she who has gone Annie Thompson 3.30 p. m. Special sermon to Stewprds by Rea. George White of A.M.E. Zion Church his chair and congregation 4.30 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Class cal. intellectual and spiritual. 8 p. m. Special services and Communion. As this is the last Communion this Conference year. The pastor desires that all the members commune. We cordially invite all to worship with TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCE Linden Ave. and Biddle Street Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 6.30 a.m., Early Meeting Solomon Holmes, Leader. 11 a.m., Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p.m., Sunday School. 6.30 p.m. A. C. E. League. Special program. Peerlees Singing Association of Ebenezer Church will furnish music. 7.45 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Let each member be in their place. Sunday, last sacrament this Conference year Robt. H. Gross, Supt W. L. Wilson, president A. C. E. League. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, subject "Conservation" 3.30 p. m. Sunday School 3.30 p. m. Rev. McDuffie 6 p. m. League 8 p. m. Communion service and ser mon by the pastor. All are invited. Chas. Oliver, Supt. Rosa J. Richardson, Pres. of A.C.E.L. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. OHURCH Calhoun and Laurens Streets Rev J. G. Martin, Pastor Residence: 1342 Calhoun Street Sunday April 2, 1916 Last Communion for this Conference year. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Aquilla W. Brooks and Communin. 5.30 p. m. Class, H. C. Edelin, leader. 6.30 Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m. Boy Scouts, sermon by pastor J. E. Neal, Supt. S.S. Nehemish Haughton, Pres. A.C.E.L. Wm. M. Harrison, Sec. of Trustee Board. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. FIRST INDIVIDUAL CHURCH Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor Parsonage: 1239 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. Class. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor and Communion. Wednesday night. Class. All are invited to attend. Frederick Dabney, Sec'y. C. H. Hanley, Treas. ST. LUKES U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring Street near McElderry Rev. Luther F. Smith, Pastor Address: 123 W. 20th Street 1 a. m. Preaching. 2 p. m. Sabbath School. 7 p. m. Spencer C. E. League. 8 p. m. Special sermon by pastor, subject, "The Wine Press." Communion following: Class Meeting Tuesday night. Prayer meeting Friday night. All welcome. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Mrs. Boardley. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Dr. W. Kennard, pastor. All are invited. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street Rev B. H. Knight, Pastor KING'S DA! GHTERS DAY Mrs. Carrie Williams, Pres. 10 a. m. Claes. Bro. James Wood, Leader. 11 a. m. Pastor. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Pastor and Communion. Mrs. Battie Woods, Pres. C. D. L. H. McIwan, Sup. 8RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIS Druid Hill Ave. and Rober St. G. P. Rodgers, Past. Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a m Preaching Service 11.30 a m. Vesper Service 3.30 p. m. Special sermon Sunday night April 8 p. m., subject, "Christ, His Glorious Existence as Creator before His Birth as the Ledeemer." 7 to 8 p. m. Y. 1'. V. M. Program. All are invited to be present! SPECIAL NOTICE Trinity A. M. E. Church will have special A. C. E. league service. The Peerless singing Association of Ebenezer A. M. E. church will furnish music accompanied by Mr Thomas Mitchell, organit of said church. Many prominent speakers on the program. Mr. w. L. Wilson President Miss Minnie Duickley, Sec'y. EASTERN M.E. FIRE AND HOME GHOST CHURCH McElderry Street and Patterson Park Avenue Rev. Alfred Young. Pastor Residence: 618 Dolphin Street 11 p.m. Pastor. Just from Conference. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Pastor and Holy Communion Revival next week, everybody welcome. ST. MATHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 38rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching. 2.30 p. m. Sunday school. 3 p. m. The choir and congregation will visit Ebenezer Baptist Church. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by the pastor. Mr. H. M. Washington, Supt. Mrs. E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid. Mrs. Elsie Hall, Pres. E. L. Miss Ida Williams, Supt. Jr. Epworth League. ASSBURY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexington Sts. Rev, George E. Curry, Pastor. Residence: 1830 E. Eager St. 11 a. m. Rev, D. W. Hayes will have charge of the services all day in the absence of the pastor. 12.30 p. m. Sunday School. Mr. O. T. Stewart, Supt. 8 p. m. Rev, D. w. Hayes. Brooks. Everyone cordially invited to all of these services. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Streets Rev, N. M. Carroll, D. D. Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching by the pastor. Holy Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Eoworth League. 8 p. m. Preaching by the pastor and Boly Communion. Evern member and friend invited. All are welcome. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURC Carey and Baker Streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St. The church where you will receive a hearty welcome especially if you are a stranger 6.30 a. m., Class. Thomas Laue, Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, Henry Johnson, Supt. 5 p. m. Epworth League, Mr. W. A. Mason, Tres. 7.80 p. m. Pastor. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURC Rev. M. J. Naytor, D. D., Pastor 10 a. m., Bible Class. T. H. Smith Instructor. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor and Communion. 2 p. m., Sunday School. M. Q. Dorsey, Supt. pastor. Bible Class. p. m. Blue Class Prof. J. H. Lockerman, Instructor 5 p. m. Epworth League 7.30 p. m. Pastor and Communion. MT. CALVARY FIRST INDEPENDENT M. E. CHURCH 709 pennsylvania Avenue near Orchard Street Rev James L. Williams, Pastor Residence: 614 W. Biddle St. 11 a. m. Special Sermon by pastor or stranger. 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m. Young People's Meeting. 8 p. m. Sacred concert by choir and company, director, Prof. Richard Johnson. Good music and inspiring songs. Come early. AGNES MEM. BAPTIST CHURCH Maryland Ave near Lafayette Rev. C. O. Carter, Pastor Sunday April 2, 1916 11 a. M. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 3 p. m. Rev. Nobel Toy. 3 p. m. B. Y. B. Union. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. H. G. Douglas, the "Old War Horse." COLORED YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION DAY Address. Miss Kirk, teacher of Bible Study at Central Association. Solos by Mrs. L. S. Goldman and others. Mrs. H. C. Smith, General Secretary will preside. Miss Charlotte Davage, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y H. C. Smith, General sec'y. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Orleans and Ann Streets Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor Res. 1611 McEldery st. QUARTERLY MEETING DAY 6 a.m. Consecration service and Love Feast. 9 a.m. Union Class 11 a.m. Sermon by the pastor and Communion. 2 30 p.m. Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Supt. 3 30 p.m. Special sermon to the Stewardess Boards. 4 p.m. Class 6 p.m. League. Estella Butler, Pres. 8 p.m. Sermon by the pastor and Communion. All are welcome. Tuesday and Wednesday nights Class Friday night. Prayer Meeting. Clifford Perry, Church Clerk THE COLCRED BAPTIST CURCH Freedman near Alliance Street Havre de Grace Md. Rev. L. W. F. Dickinson, D. D., Pastor Sunday April 2, 1916 11 a.m. Preaching 2 p.m. Sunday School 3 30 p.m. Sermon by Rev. Mills, 8 p.m. Preaching and communion. The pastor will preach morning and at night. Is. M. S. Johnson, C hurck Clerk. SEVENTY YEARS AGO AND NOW Patriotism Was Then Whipped Out Of The Negro, And Now It Is Segregated And Jim Crowed Out Of Him. 1846-1916. When it is considered that patriotism varies directly with the opportunity for happiness within the fatherland the conclusion is not long in obtruding itself that a part of America, and an increasing numerical part is unpatriotic. The fault lies to be sure not with the colored people themselves, for history in every age shows them unswerving in loyalty to the things that they love. The fault does lie with the country. "America will not allow her children to love her," wrote Frederick Douglass in 1846, and it is not very different in 1916, seventy years later. If Mr. Douglass possessed patriotism, he admitted that it was whipped out of him long before 1846 with the lash of the American Soul-drivers, in much the same way that it is being segregated and jim-crowed out of the colored people in the new slavery. The splendid thing about Frederick Douglass was that the case never seemed to him utterly hopeless. Writing from Ireland to William Lloyd Garrison of his impressions in the old country, where the burden of having a dark skin fell off, like the albatross from the neck of the ancient mariner, and he was accepted for what he was humanly worth, Mr. Douglass said, "I will continue to pray, labor and wait, believing that she cannot always be insensible to the dictates of justice, or deaf to the voice of humanity." For a copy of the Douglass letter to Garrison, we are indebted to the Cincinnati Union, which reprints it from the Albany Journal of February 11, 1846. Mr. Garrison terms Mr. Douglass' rebuke to America scarcely less glowing than that addressed by Paul to king Agrippa. My Dear Friend Garrison: I am now about to take leave of the Emerald Isle for Glasgow, Scotland. I have been here a little more than four months. Up to this time I have given no direct expression of the views, feelings and opinions which I have formed, respecting the character and condition of the people of this land. I have refrained thus purposely. I wish to speak advisedly, and in order to do this I have waited till I trust experience has brought my opinions to an intelligent maturity. I have been thus careful, not because I think what I may say will have much effect in shaping the opinions of the world, but because whatever of influence I may possess, whether little or much, I wish it to go in the right direction, and according to truth. I hardly need say that in speaking of Ireland I shall be influenced by no prejudices in favor of America. I think my circumstances all forbid that. I have no end to serve, no creed to uphold, no government to defend and as nation, I belong to none. I have no protection at home or resting place abroad. The land of my birth welcomes me to her shores only as a slave, and spurs with contempt the idea of treating me differently. So that I am an outcast from the society of my childhood, and an outlaw in the land of my birth. "I am a sojourner as all my fathers were." That men should be patriotic is to me perfectly natural; and as a philosophical fact I am able to give it an intellectual recognition. But no further can I go. If ever I had any patriotism, or any capacity for the feeling, it was whipt out of me long since by the lash of the American soul-drivers. In thinking of America, I sometimes find myself admiring her bright blue sky—her grand old woods—her fertile fields—her beautiful rivers—her mighty lakes and star crowned mountains. But my rapture is soon checked, my joy is soon turned to mourning. When I remember that all is cursed with the infernal spirit of shareholding, robbery and wrong—when I remember that with the waters of her noblest rivers, the tears of my brethren are borne to the ocean, disregarded and forgotten, and that her most fertile fields drink daily of the warm blood of my outraged sisters, I am filled with unutterable loathing, and led to reproach myself that anything could fall from my lips in praise of such a land. America will not allow her children to love her. She seems bent on compelling those who would be her warmest friends to be her worst enemies. May God give her repentance before it is too late, is the ardent prayer of my heart. I will continue to pray, labor and wait, believing that she cannot always be insensible to the dictates of justice, or deaf to the voice of humanity. My opportunities for learning the character and condition of the people of this land have been very great. I have traveled almost from the hill of "Howth" to the Giant's Causeway, and from the Giant's Causeway to Cape Clear. During these travels I have met with much in the character and condition of the people to approve and much to condemn—much that has thrilled me with pleasure and very much that has filled mes with pain. I will not in this letter attempt to give any description of those scenes which have given me pain. This I will do hereafter. I have enough, and more than your subscribers will be disposed to read at one time, of the bright side of the picture. I can truly say, I have spent some of the happiest moments of my life since landing in this The Kind of Hair You Want Is the kind that keeps smooth and keeps growing; and to keep growing the roots must be properly nourished —otherwise they dry up. Vaseline Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. HAIR TONIC keeps the little hair sacs from drying up. It keeps the hair smooth and glossy and is an excellent remedy for dandruff. 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The warm and generous co-operation extended to me by the friends of my despised race—the prompt and liberal manner with which the press has rendered me its aid—the glorious enthusiasm with which thousands have flocked to hear the cruel wrongs of my downtrodden and long-enslaved fellow countrynen portrayed—the deep sympathy of the slave, and the strong abhorrence of the slaveholder everywhere evinced—the cordiality with which members and ministers of various religious bodies and of various shades of religious opinion have embraced me and lent me their aid—the kind hospitality constantly proffered to me by persons of the highest rank in society—the spirit of freedom that seems to animate all with whom I come in contact—and the entire absence of everything that looked like prejudice against me on account of the color of my skin—contrasting so strongly with my long and bitter experience in the United States, that I look with wonder and admiration on the transition. In the southern part of the United States I was a slave, thought of and spoken of as property. In the language of the law, "held, taken, reputed and adjudged to be chattel in the hands of my owners and possessors, and their executors, administrators and assigns, to all intents, instructions and purposes whatsoever."—Brev. Digest. 224. In the Northern States, a fugitive slave, liable to be hurled into terrible jaws of slavery—doomed by an inveterate prejudice against color to insult and outrage on every hand. (Massachusetts out of the question)—denied the privileges and courtesies common to others in the use of the most humble of conveyances—shut out from the cabins, on steamboats—refused admission to respectable hotels, caricatured, scorned, scoffed, mocked and maltreated with impunity by anyone (no matter how black his heart), so he has a white skin. But now behold the change! Eleven days and a half gone, and I have crossed three thousand miles of the perilous deep. Instead of a democratic government, I am under a monarchical government. Instead of the bright blue sky of America, I am covered with the soft grey fog of the Emerald Isle. I breathe, and lo! the chatel becomes a man. I gaze around in vain for one who will question my equal humanity, claim me as his slave, or offer me an insult. I employ a cab—I am seated beside white people—I reach the hotel—I enter the same door—I dine at the same table—and no one is offended. No delicate nose grows deformed in my presence. I find no difficulty here in obtaining admission into any place of worship, instruction or amusement, on equal terms with people as white as any I ever saw in the United States. I meet nothing to remind me of my complexion. I find myself regarded and treated at every turn with the kindness and deference paid to white people. When I go to church I am met by no upturned nose and scorned lip to tell me, "We don't allow Niggers in here!" I remember about two years ago there was in Boston, near the southwest corner of Boston Common, a menagerie. I had long desired to see such a collection as I understood was being exhibited there. Never having had an opportunity while a slave, I resolved to seize this, my first, since my escape. I went, and as I approached the entrance to gain admission, I was met and told by the doorkeeper in a harsh and contemptuous tone, "We don't allow Niggers in here!" I also remember attending a revival meeting in the Rev. Henry Jackson's meeting house, at New Bedford, and going up the broad isle to find a seat. I was met by a good deacon, who told me, in a pious tone, "We don't allow Niggers here!" Soon after my arrival in New Bedford from the South I had a strong THE AFRO-AMERICAN desire to attend the Lyceum, but was told, "We don't allow Niggers in here!" told, "We don't allow Niggers in here." While passing from New York to Boston on the steamer Massachusetts on the night of the 9th of December, 1843, when chilled almost through with the cold, I went into the cabin to get a little warm. I was soon touched upon the shoulder and told, "We don't allow Niggers in here!" On arriving in Boston from an anti-slavery tour, hungry and tired I went into an eating house near my friend Mr. Campbell's, to get some refreshments. I was met by a lad in a white apron, "We don't allow Niggers in here." A week or two before leaving the United States, I had a meeting appointed at Weymouth, the home of that glorious band of true abolitionists, the Weston family and others. On attempting to take a seat in the omnibus to that place, I was told by the driver (and I never shall forget the fendish haste), "I don't allow Niggers in here!" Thank heaven for the respite I now enjoy! I had been in Dublin but a few days when a gentleman of great respectability kindly offered to conduct me through all the public buildings of that beautiful city; and a little afterwards I found myself dining with the Lord Mayor of Dublin. What a pity there was not some American Democratic Christian at the door of his splendid mansion, to bark out at my approach, "They don't allow Niggers in here!" The truth is, the people here know nothing of the Republican Negro hate prevalent in our glorious land. They measure and esteem men according to their moral and intellectual worth, and not according to the color of their skin. Whatever may be said of the aristocracy here, there is none based on the color of a man's skin. This species of aristocracy belongs preeminently to "the land of the free, and the home of the brave." I have never found it abroad, in any but Americans. It sticks to them wherever they go. They find it almost as hard to get rid of as to get rid of their skins. The second day after my arrival at Liverpool, in company with my friend Bufnum, and several other of my friends, I went to Eaton Hall, the residence of the Marquis of Westminster, one of the most splendid buildings in England. On approaching the door, I found several of our American passengers who came out with us in the Cambria, waiting at the door for admission, as but one party was allowed in the house at a time. We all had to wait till the company within came out. And of all the faces, expressive of chagrin, those of the Americans were pre-eminent. They looked as sour as vinegar, and as bitter as gall, when they found I was to be admitted on equal terms with themselves. When the door was opened I walked in on an equal footing with my white fellow-citizens, and from all I could see I had as much attention paid me by the servants as any with a paler skin. As I walked through the building, the statuary did not fall down, the pictures did not leap from their places, the doors did not refuse to open, and the servants did not say, "We don't allow Niggers in here." A happy new year to you and all the friends of freedom. friends of freedom. Excuse this imperfect scrawl, and believe me to be ever and always yours, FREDERICK DOUGLASS The above magnificent letter, still true of man's parts of America, was loaned to us by our old friend, John E. Bruce, of New York, better known as "Bruce Grit," the famous newspaper correspondent. Prof. S. H. Long, supervisor of colored schools of Worcester county Md., was in the city last week attending a special meeting of the Odd Fellows. He was a guest of Mr. John R. Martin, 410 W. Hoffman street. BUSINESS DIRECTORY... JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embal 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 854 W. A. RILEY ... Shaving Parlor ... Styles of Hair Cutting 15c. Children's Hair Cutting,10c. 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Walker's Preparations Used RESULT GUARANTEED WALKER'S PREPARATIONS ON SALE OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter... ..And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue Madison 1029 House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling Floors Stained-- Varnished or Waxed, Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Madison 1104. Y DR. W. O. WILSON PAINLESS CHIROPODY 2009 DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD. Office hours 5 to 9 P. M. Sundays by Appointment Ad No. 357 Want d keeps e roots herwise TO THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE LATE ALEXANDER T. HEMSLEY I wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. I am respectfully yours SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE: 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $73.00 Up 'Phone Mt. Vernon 2578 Phone. Mt. Vernon 3603 C. & P. Phone, Madison 692 Formerly Manager for the Late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Direct 517 ROBE al Director & Emb 17 ROBERT STREET Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite Courteous and Expert attention guaranteed. Carriages for hire for all occassions Open Day and Night. ...JOHN H. 142 W. HILL THE UP-TO-DATE Who can armish a funeral for $10 He can furnish you carriages for Fun- ate., from his own stables at the m come to see JOHN H. TOADVIN. 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN. In a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parti- nown stables at the most reasonable rates. come to see him, just call 8th 396-Y. 142 W. 826 D. Susirious of taking this opportunity of thank- ing you of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE and to announce that the business will be ca- lled. SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SO Promise to give all calls my personal attention. Use and courteous services at all times, whether most reasonable charges. Thanking you al- terance and asking a continuance of the same, Yours respectfully. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone M. NET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon Genes- t. Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor Barrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 If you Are Sick YOU CAN SAVE Bills, Nurse Bills, Medicin- and Dollars--By Going to Provident Hospice 413-15 W. BIDDLE ST. Good, medicine, attention o- r, and doctors day and m per week. Dr. Harry F. Brown, Superinten- tor the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 4356 ...JOHN H. TOADVIN.... 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, rate., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call I am desirous of taking this friends, and patrons of my father the past patronage and to announce tha the name of SAMUEL W. C. and that I promise to give all calls ing most polite and courteous servi- suburbs, and most reasonable chan- your past patronage and asking a Yours respi P.MORTO 1400 M Branch Z 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT John H. Holland, Agent Phone Sparrows Point 232 R When you Are YOU CAN Doctors' Bills, Nurses and Dollars- Provident 413-15 W. I Bed, tood, medicin- ed nurses, and doctor tor $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. Harry F. At the Hospital I am desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking my many friends and patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their past patronage and to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of and that I promise to give all calls my personal attention, guaranteeing most polite and courteous services at all times, whether in city or suburbs, and most reasonable charges. Thanking you all again for your past patronage and asking a continuance of the same, I remain Youra respectfully When you Are Sick YOU CAN SAVE Bed, tood, medicine, attention of trained nurses, and doctors day and night, all tor $5.60 per week. Apply to Dr. Harry F. Brown, Superintendent At the Hospital. Mt. Ver. 4356 SINGER machine. The question has been as that we have not gotten all the color in all particulars. Don't forget our bring this advertisement to our office R. H. BUTLER Pheen e question has been asked by the Singer Compa not gotten all the colored trade. We absolutely tr urs. Don't forget our prices. When purchasing ertisement to our office. Repairing a Specialty. BUTLER 1211 Druid Hill Pheadison 84 w ```markdown ``` South 422 or South 396-X. Mount Vernon 5138 HOLLAND or & Embalmer RT STREET TOADVIN.... AL STREET, THE UNLERTAKER .00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up; merals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, most reasonable rates. You need not him, just call opportunity of thanking my many late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their at the business will be carried on in CHASE @ SON my personal attention. guarantee-ces at all times, whether in city or ages. Thanking you all again for continuance of the same, I remain perfectly N CHASE MOSHER STREET Telephone Madison 1990 Alfred Nixon General Agent 433 N. Gilmor St. Phone Gilmor 3361 M Sick N SAVE Bills, Medicine Bills -By Going to Hospital BIDDLE ST: e, attention of train-ors day and night, all Brown, Superintendent l. Mt. Ver. 4356 For 1916 our motto in business will be a great change for the interest of the general public; changes in prices and monthly payments. Our payments on Singer Sewing Machines will be from $1.00, $1.50 to $2.00 per month. If you don't deal with us we both lose. We still retain our office at 1211 Druid Hill Ave. There should be no reason why every person should not have a sewing machine in their home. An undeniable fact that this is the right place for you to purchase your ked by the Singer Company, why is it ed trade. We absolutely treat you better prices. When purchasing a machine Repairing a Specialty. 1211 Druid Hill Ave. Mason 484w 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. ~WOMAN’S COLUMN. BY MARGARET BLACE HUMAN DRIFTWOOD | But the things which meant a curse There he goes, the man who if he is caught will occupy a felon’s cell. There she is right beside you the woman, who if she was treated as she deserved would be banished from your homes. Who are they, you ask—why human driftwood, people who allow them- selves to drift with the tide, side- stepping or not seeing the rough places. just preying upon everyone they meet, with not a thought of tomorrow only as it may serve to help them to drift the easier way. ‘The man or woman who uses your friendship to abuse it, the man or woman who becomes a pest to use others in any way they can, so their way may be the easy way is driftwood. ‘The man who monopolizes a wo- man to the exclusion of all others, or dangles around and keeps all other young men nneertain as to where they stand or until a girl stands a chance of losing her good name is a piece of —human drift- wood. The girl who knows no will but her own, who flits from one thing to another without a thought or care as to consequences, making a pretense of friendship, game of the real things of life is—driftwood. The married woman who is too TIRED to care for her little chil- dren or to try and make home com- fortable, whose time is spent in an easy chair or on a comfortable lounge clothed in an old kimona or wrapper, with a ten cent novel in her hand to while away the time orfplaying solitarie with an old deck of cards, while her husband toils from 9 a. m, to 5 p. m. from Sp. m. to 10 p. m. and in between those hours comes home, bathes, then comes fhome and has to put the children to bed is—driftwood. The man whose wife is a model wife, whose meals are always on time, whose home is a model of neatness, but she cares not for the society he loves—he eats his meals jollies her awhile, then has to spend his evenings attending to business for the firm he works for or to attend lodge meeting or sit up with a sick member, when in reality his evening was spent with another woman, sometimes a drifting single woman, but more often a married woman, he is— DRIFTWOOD of the worst kind. The woman, who would rather spend her evening in the dance halls, tangoing or clinking glasses with some man who has more money than brains, is—driftwood. Some- times this driftwood bumps against arock, and is awakened as from a tranee and tho tarnished is given a chance to become a real man or woman, then again some of it is thrown high and dry upsn the sand, but it is only a slight jolt, and it is allowed to rest for a short time, when the tide comes in again and proves too strong for it and it is carried out again by the tide to become driftwood for time and eternity. I think most people mean well, but some of them have never been taught that the only things that are ,worth while in life, are the true,the real and the honest things. They do not know the meaning of one little word —REALITY—hence they become the least desirable. of all citizens— HUMAN DRIFT- Woop, THE BABE OF FATE (Contributed) Unwanted, unweleome, lay a babe, With its head on its mother’s breast As she, with the shame of an sinful heart, Held it closer with an ardent caress. As innocent as a babe could be, ‘There were people who were ready to hate; ‘The very name of this infant one: And many ‘‘knocks’? they’d antici- pate, Though we’re not responsible for our being; There are shames that are cast on us By the deeds and lives of our ancestors; But who bears the pain, the scorn, we must. Regardless of the hates and our dislikes, The babe grew healthy and strong; And as time and tide went switfly on, He began to realize right from wrong. As’a little child he was kind and gentle With a heart which was eager to obey; Regarding the kindly actions of his friends, Possessing a fervent hope to repay. From childhood up, he tried to do, What he knew to be the right, But the things which meant a curse to him He’d shun with all his might. On up to manheod this youth grew, With nobler deeds which inspire; The child born in the lower ten, To do something the world could admire. [Each day he undertook something new, Each night something new he | thought; And in the fading eve’n of a worthy life, ‘He saw the noble deeds he had | wrought. He wasn't pleased with fame alone, No’ his kind. heart was too good ‘To only want a selfish fame, And let those suffer who would. ‘He desired to aid those people, | Who hated him when a child, He forgave them and went forward ‘To help them with a smile. ‘So many of you boast of you /* ancestors, “Who have striven and reached the goal, | While you’re not worthy of theit name, If the secret of your life were told. You are what you make yourself, Though your father were a cur, Your mother may have been as 2 sweet Madonna, ‘Phen, press forward, and remember |__ her. So few of you stop to consider, ‘That if you throw an unjust stone, That same stone will some day re- | bound, And cause you to suffer and groan. | You know that ‘‘to err is human’* ' And ’tis only ‘‘divine to forgive’’ But how few people notice that ‘And desire to “‘live and let live.’” | As you pass this life but once Endeavor to treat all men right, ‘For YOU are often the cause o! | their pain, By holding from them the light. Each life can stand as a lighthouse, Casting light o’er life’s dark sea !And thereby saving shipwreckec | __ souls, Who were doomed to die, then se |" free, | Your life influences some other, As God has so intended; |Pray that it serves to guide mei |. upward, : And save souls ere the strife i | ended. Jerome J. Brooks WOMEN'S DAY AT TRINTY ALM. E. CHURCH ‘The annual Women’s Day service was held last Sunday at Trinity A M. E. Church. Rev. Dr. R. C Ransom of New York, editor of th A. M. E, Review, delivered specia sermons at 11 a, m. and 8 p. m. te large audiences, He also lecturec Monday evening on ‘‘Racial Pre- paredness in the Light of Present Day Perils’’ setting forth the need of preparing along the lines of education, morality, wealth and in business, The following program was ren- dered on Sunday morning, with Mrs. Cornelius Anderson, presiding; Opening hymn, Mrs. Lydia Jarvis; prayer, Mrs. Emma Tyler, and decalogue,Mrs, S. M. Johnson. At 3p: m. Mrs, Cora Johnson, presid- jpg; prayer, Mrs. Laura Banks; welcome address, Miss Gladys Wash- ington; response, Mrs, Edna Reid; paper, Mrs. Mary J. Camphor; addresses, Mrs, Anna Hitchens, Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines, Mrs, Carroll and Mrs, Sarah Ferdnandis;violin selec- tion by Miss Milbourne; recitation, Miss Mary Briscoe. At 8 p. m., Mrs. Lavinia S. Henry, presiding: prayer, Mrs, Cor- nelia Anderson; seripture lesson, Miss Gertrude Fisher. The collec- tions were in charge of Mrs. Mary F. Handy and Mrs. M. P. Hill. Excellent music was rendered at each service by the Female-choir, Mme, Maude Gross, directress, The following roll of Group {Leaders was called at each service, making. good reports: Mrs. Martha ‘Thompsdn, Mrs, Aria Hawkins, Mrs. Maggie Tucker, Mrs. Rachel Pen- dleton, Miss Annie L. Martin, Miss Mary Cephas, Mrs. Ellen Johnson, ‘Mrs. Nellie Johnson, Mrs, Florence Dorsey, Mrs. Emma Henson, Miss Lossie Smith, Mrs. Phoebie Black- well;Mrs. Annie Waters, Mrs.. Mary Diggs, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, Mrs. Lydia Jar- vis, Mrs, ‘Lavinia S. Henry, Miss Gertrude Fisher,Miss Emma Lyles, ‘Mrs, Cora Johnson, Mrs. Sallie ‘Baskerville, -Mrs. Emma Washing- ton, Mrs, Laura Banks,Mra, Annie Scott, Mrs. Bertha Parker, Miss Alverta Sewell, Mrs. Minnie Gar- diner, Mrs, Mary J. Brown, The collection for the day $240 10. i THE AFRO-AMERICAN en ———— gossuenesecetes IN MEMORIAM & OBITOARY|2 excuusivay t ns 3 p STINNETT In ead bt loving remem. 8 MME. KI ance of my dear daughter, Elsie V. Stin nel ho depted the ile three ven) HAIR DRESSING, ago April 2, 1913. 8 ‘You are gone but not forgotten g AND MASSAGE From this great sad world of pain | But youl always be remembered s Dermal Tre laughter till we meet again. i | IS her smother; Eliza atinnett, |© 1510 Pennsy!vat SAMPSON—In sad but loving remem- brance ot my husband. and father, Mr: Wm. H. Sampson, who departed this life two years and eight months ago today March 31, 1916. ‘More more each day 1 miss you Friends may think the wound is healed But they little know the sorrow That lies within my heart concealed. By his loving wife and children, Mrs. Mary Sampson, Mrs. Mary Dorsey, Mrs. Fannie Davis, Mrs. Lilly B. Yorker. COVINGTON—Thomas E. Covington, the beloved son of Victoria Covington, who was burnt on March 2, and died at ‘the Franklin Square Hospital on March 29, and was buried from his residence 105 'N. Carlton street, Sunday, March 26th at 2pm 4 T.CARTER—In foving remembrance of our dear mother. Martha A. Carter. who departed this life five years ago, March 30, 19, | We miss you from around us dear mother We miss you from your plaae A shadow o'er our life is cast ‘We miss the sunshine in your face We miss your kind and willing hands Your fond and earnest care Our home is dark without you mother We miss you everywhere. By her loving children, Leona, Carence and Morris. STEWART—In sad but loving remem- brance of our dear mother, Laura V. Stew- art, who departed this life four years ago today, March 31, 1912. A light from our household has gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our hearts + Which never can be filled. It is not death to close “The eye long dimmed by tears ‘And awake in glorious repose | To spend eternal years. By her loving husband and daughter, Wm. H. and M. Alice Stewart, JONES—In sad and loving remem brance of my dear husband, John W, Jones, who departed this life five years ago ‘March 16, 1911. Gone but not forgotten. Sleep or dear husband and take your Tes\ ao We will meet again where the wicked cease from troubling And our weary souls be at rest. By his wife. Emma Jones, 1403 Mount Street WARNER—William H. Warner, be loved hisband of Mrs. Helen Warner, en tered into rest March 25, at his late resi dence, 526 Oxford street. ‘Funeral from th above address, Tuesday March 28, 10 a, m Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Fathe Chas. E. Evers, officiating. He was sur vived by one sister and two brothers, Death has robbed me of a husband More than human hearts can tell Friends may think I'll soon forget him But Jesus doeth all things well. By his loving wife. TRIPP—David Tripp, on March 23, be loved husband of Mrs. Louisa Trips. enter ed into rest at his late residence, 614 Sarah Ann street. Funeral service from the above address, thence to Sharp Stree! M. E. Church on Sunday Marc h 26, at 2 p m. Rev. Watson officiated. O’er the river the boatman haste I could hear the sad dip of his oar David's sou! was anchored deep in Chris |” And Janded on the blissful shore. LYLES—On March 28th, Pinkney F Lyles, beloved son of Rev. W. O. and Mrs Hannah J, Lyles, and aevoted- husband o Mrs. Rachel A. Lyles, and brother of the Iste Miss Hannah J. Lyles, entered into res! at his late residence 231 Myrtle avenue. Funeral from the above address, thence to Mt, Zion M. E. Church, Mt. Airy, Md. on March 30, 11 a.m, Service was conduct ed by Rev. Henry Holland. Interment in the church cemetery. He was formerly a member of Asbury Church, Gettysburg, Rev. L. H. Revel, pastor. and was found faithfal in the performance of his ‘Christian luty. Dearest loved one, we have laid thee Ina peaceful grave's embrace But your memory we shall cherish Till we see your smiling face. By his faithful wife and parents. GARVER-—-On February 21, 1916, Mary L, Garver, beloved mother of Sisminera B. Quill, entered into rest at her late resi- dence, 745 George street. Funeral from the above address on Tuesday, February 24, at 9 a.m, Interment Mt, Zion Ceme- tery, Rev. Curtis officiating. Dearest mother we have laid thee In a peaceful grave's embrace But thy memory will be cherished Till I see your smiling face By her loving daughter, Miss Lyles was a member of the Ladies Aid Society. She was'a graduate of the Gettyburg High School in 1909, under- Prof. I. W. Booke, also receiaed her Bach- or of Arts from Morgan College in 1913. She taught in Valley Institute at Front Royal, Va:, January 1914. She was a dele See eee e ee | $ EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES | ° ‘ ¢ MME. 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They were accompanied by Mrs. Anna Lewis, of New York. wr“SW"“STUSKEGEE INSTITUTE - SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS ' SEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION, June 21 to July 23, 1916 Over 400Teachers PresentLast Session = ead aaa sd Is f fa for hel _ a 5 pens relief fror 2 in i jana staple alow : in oe ‘ a oe) cumini eee aa of fused ths ine alts st ts : rie | Hindle ress call or help herb — to ly ar Sthand’ ae = : whether i penal rane eS Le poley = “ogaed ‘out wo oe - =o Ci Rat eed rings arou a the dull ‘ sre = = eS pains, cma ato aay a ree Puja ie ponent, Tass of af tet crass 2a rine se : - Specialist 4 gicagts rere Bera dizziness and enn seis Shrunk or as = icine 3 Oe conta ‘idney inert a oe te eihca boot ie already ex ae = Z has mac to cu a : a : a ae care ou of YoU py ct ne ie its his praticg to ee ia tm route fore yo jis treatm Bid disc eh es : you become event vil see ie Bie a rie CaN seem 1034 Wi LTIMORE ee a aa ee ion FREE. ica . on We ee De OFFICE. 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It have town 10 inches within 4 months, and it does do what you claim it will, ‘Yours, a WILLIE JEFFERSON. Considerable indignation seems to have been manifested on the part of the ministerial forces in this city at some remarks made at the Health Conference held week before last in Bethel A. M. E. Church by one of the speakers, a well known business man. The offending remarks were made at the close of the conference, when the speaker alleged that the D. D.'s and LL. D.'s were no good; that they had not cooperated in the Provident Hospital Campaign, and that the people could do without churches but could not do without hospitals and orphanages. The Ministerial Alliance at its monthly meeting at Grace Presbyterian Church, on Monday of last week adopted a series of resolutions declaring the remarks as slander upon the ministers and their churches, and regretting the fact, that in view of what the ministers and the churches have done for the hospital and other elemenosenary institutions, such remarks should have been made by anyone, more especially when the meeting was held in a church, which was practically given free for the meeting. FINE EXERCISES AT SCHOOL 113 On Tuesday night, March 28, 1916 a committee of night school pupils under the leadership of Mr. Thomas Wilson, chairman, gave exercises at Schoo 118, Federal and Carter streets for the purpose of emphasizing the growth and development of the school and its service to the Northern section of the city. In the presence of about sixty night school students, Mr. Thomas Wilson delivered the welcome address. Mr. H. T. Pratt, principal of the day school and Mr. J. P. Forrester, of the Custom House, made fitting responses. After some time spent in social enjoyment when the guests were given the opportunity to admire the work of the pupils,Mr. J. E. Maxwell, principal of the night school made a few closing remarks appropriate to the occasion. The closing exercises of School 113 were held Wednesday night, March 29, 1916 at S o'clock. Eighttv pupils received certificates of promotion. Mrs. Rowena E. Meads was promoted to the Colored Evening High School. About three hundred persons listened to a splendid address by Dean Pickens of Morgan College and viewed the exhibits of the classes in carpentry and sewing. The teachers of School 113 are J. E. Maxwell, principal; C. H. Johnston and Mrs. L. M. Cummings, elementary assistants; Miss L. M. Dunlap and J. C. Briscoe, vocational assistants. TESTIMONIAL TO MR. DUNGEE Notwithstanding the inclement weather, quite a large audience of music lovers and friends attended the Musicale Testimonial given in honor of Professor Charles E. Dungee, organist, at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Monday evening, March 27th. Among those who took part were: Miss Asenath Lawson, Prof. H. Y. Johnson, Prof. Edw. Peck, Prof. Thomas Mitchell, Prof. L. E. Toomey, Madam Helen Cooper Dean, Prof. Rusk, the celebrated Lyric Quartette, and a large chorus made up of members of different choirs. Rev. A. L. Gaines made the presentation address, and Professor J. W. Brown arranged and directed the program. Professor Brown still has his old time vim and vigor as an inspiring director and one can always feel sure of a musical treat under his direction. Come on, Professor, and "brighten the musical corners where you are." At the close of the program Professor Brown and wife presented Professor Dungee with a large basket of cut flowers as a token of friendship. The committee was Mr. Morton Chase, Mrs. Theo. White, Mrs. Edward Barnett. TENDERED A RECEPTION Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, of 1018 Linden avenue, gave a fine reception on last Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Wagoner, who were quietly married on March 19th at the home of the bride's parents, 1606 Carlisle Terrace, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Board. A very pleasant evening was spent. The table was beautifully decorated, the colors being pink, white and green. A sumptuous repast was served. p Mrs. Mamie B. Washington, of Saratoga Springs, N. Y., has returned home after spending a while with her sister, Mrs. Jane Gaines of Tappahannock, Essax county, Va. p COMING! TO THE LYRIC MT. ROYAL AVENUE WEEK OF APRIL 10th THE WALSH'S FAMOUS BLOOD P A safe and certain CURE for Chronic Indigestion. Sour Stomach. Slugish Liver. Wind, Bile. Acidity. Heartburn and Loss of Appetite. Purifies the Blood and Liver in a wonderful manner. Pimples and Balls disappear after a few uses. 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Anne Owings, of 2105 Druid Hill avenue, who has been confined to her bed for three weeks, is improving. p Mrs. Truly Hatchett, of 2026 Druid Hill avenue, who was operated on by Dr. Howard Kelly at the Johns Hopkins Hospital last Monday is steadily improving. p Mrs. Rhoda Mason, of 1819 Division street, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia for seven weeks, is improving and able to be up. She wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during her illness. Miss Edna V. Cole, formerly of 1915 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, now residing in New York, was quietly married to Emmett Dillard, of Cincinnati, O., on March 27, 1916. At home to her many friends at 53 W. 140th street, New York, where she has taken a beautiful apartment. p Mr. John S. H. Cook, who was stricken in the Baltimore City Lodge on Friday evening, March 3rd at Odd Fellows Hall, is still confined to his home, 1226 Division street. Mr. Cook is the well known Horse Shoer and Blacksmith at 610 West Biddle street. p Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray is visiting the city as guests of his sister, Mrs. James Morgan, 1642 Argyle avenue. p The beautiful Spring Bazar at Perkins' Square Baptist Church will be continued another week. REV. HARVEY JOHNSON IMPRGVING Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor of Union Baptist Church, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is improving. His illness, though not serious, has caused much anxiety among his numerous friends. He is 72 years of age and has been pastor of Union Baptist Church since 1872. JOHNS-JACKSON NUPTIALS A quiet wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Webb D. Johns at which time their daughter Mary L. was married to Mr. Edw. Jackson of Marley, Md. The bride wore white chiffon over blue crepe de chine and carried white carnations. The bridesmaid, Miss Fannie Sanders wore pink crepe de chine, carrying pink carnations. Quite a number of guests were present. Those from out of the city were Mrs. Carrie Johnson of Lincoln, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Jackson, of Marley, Md; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson. WEEK OF Smart Set ROY S. BOND Attorney and Counsellor-At-Law Office: 238 Courtland Street Residence 1411 Druid Hill avenue Practice in all the Courts HOUSES BOUGHT & SOLD Rents Collected Quick returns made CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 406 I resistman St. Phone: Madison 4180 Y Practice in all the Courts, Special attention to Real Estate Transactions THE AFRO-AMERICAN THE STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND BURNS & CO. NEW ACT, NEW JOKES AND NEW COSTUMES MONDAY, THE IRON CLAW Open 6 p. m. TUESDAY—Wild Jim, Reformer (Western)J WEDNESDAY, Billie Ritchie (a real comedy THURSDAY, EXCUSE ME (Five reels Pathe Gold rooster play FRIDAY THE GIRL AND THE GAME 6 P. M. SATURDAY, The War of the World (war) Special Saturday Matinee including vaudeville, 2 to 7 P.M. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures ADMISSION 5 CENTS ...NEW QUEEN THEATRE... LEXINGTON STREET, NEAR PINE Presenting high-class Photo Plays Including all the leading features Program Week Commencing Monday, April 3rd to see. TUESDAY and the Game," with that s, Helen Homes FRIDAY "The Solution of the very pleasing drama ment, Two funny com SATURDAY Tuesday, The Girl and the Game. Every Friday. The Iron ADMISSION DAY AND NIGHT 5 CTST. CHARLES MOSLEY, M. FENNELL'S PHARMA Only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals bounding. That's why we have the confidentician. If you are ill, consult your Physician. If you are ill, consult your physician at a reasonable price. Introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM. You 5 per cent on your spendings. In other ways, spend One Dollar with us you get back five cents. CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY. For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR HILLS. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLUE FOR OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATE. 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Secretary Mrs. Octavia Washington, District Deputy of Maryland ```markdown ``` "Curley," a sensational Drama. Don't fail to see it. Three reels full of thrilling events. FRIDAY "The Solution of the Mystery," a very pleasing drama full of excitement. Two funny comedies. SATURDAY "In the Sunset Country," a big Western featuring. Brimming over with action; something everybody likes. and the Game. Every Friday. The Iron Claw. AND NIGHT 5 CTS. TES MOSLEY, MANAGER S PHARMACY drugs and Chemicals in all our we have the confidence of your consult your Physician and description at a reasonable price. DFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby spendings. In other words every you get back five cents. Ask for worth saving. BECKS EVERY MONDAY WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER BAKER'S SHAMPOO 50G. GLOSSINE 35G. HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS made: the famous hair grower, 15 and 35c per excellent hair grower, 10 & 25c per jar. Try their High Brown FACE POWDERS bents a box. Art of the country. 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No disorderly person need apply for passage. The management will reserve the right to reject all who have in the past proven to be in any way objectionable. Will be at home especially on Saturday evenings and Sunday from now until the first of May. Be sure to give your committee authority to secure dates when application is made as positively no dates will be held in reserve. Madison 2669;J The Following Dates Have Been Booked 24-Boy Scouts of First Baptist. 25-St John U M P and Mt Calvary A M E and Church of Towson 26-Trinity A. M. B. S. S. 27-Sharon Baptist S. S. 28-Maryland Home for Friendless Cotored Children. 29-Dorsey Venus Star House, No. 9, G. U. and Job. 30-St Barrington Church ..CAREY THEATRE. THE STREET CAFE MONDAY—Special attraction, The Dancer and the King in 5 parts, presenting the favorite Broadway star Cecil Spooner. The story of how a dancer initiates the King and by kind pleadings stops a great Revolutionary War. Thrilling battle scenes, daring riding and fancy dances are a few novels of this great show, also a funny comedy. TUESDAY—The Red Circle. The twelfth episode entitled, Like A Rat in A Trap, featuring Ruth Roland and Faank Mayo. A powerful Western thriller in 2 parts; also a funny comedy. WEDNESDAY—The Strange Case of Mary Page, the fourth episode with Henry Walthall and Edna Mayo in the lead. Tillie's Tomatee Surprise with Marie Dressler in the lead, the latest comedy with this comedian who made popular in Tillie's Punctured Romance. Don't miss this great show. THURSDAY—Girl and the Game. Episode thirteen entitled. The Fight For A Fortune, presenting the fearless film star Helen Holmes. The Tom Boy a thrilling Western in 2 parts, also a comedy. FRIDAY—The Adventures of a Madcap, a beautiful photo-play production in 4 parts of Pathe color with every scene in natural colors, featuring Jackie Saunders; also a comedy and others. SATURDAY—For the Honor of Old Gloyry or the Stars and Stripe in Mexico with every scene taken in Mexico with the exact story to date on the United States trouble with Mexico. In 4 reels of realistic scenes depicting the heroic deeds and the life of our brave boys on the frontier. Don't fail to see this picture as the management has gone to large expense to please their patrons in showing this production. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convir. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street Dr. B. F. BROWNE SURGEON DENTIST 1380 N. CAREY ST. Gas Administered Baltimore, Md. GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford 1 Ebenezer A M E S S 2 St Peter Claver Com. No 4, K of St Johns 3 Ebenezer Baptist S S 4 Federal Employees 5 Jolly Five 6 Waters A M E S S 7 Fountain Bay Church and SS 8 Hewlett Bay A M E Church and SS. 9 Brown's Circle 10 Silver Spring Social! 11 Hill Brothers Moonlight 1- El Chaptan. 2. Columbia Fund Asso. and Rosalind Sewing Circle 5- Enterprise Social, No. 1. 6- Original Tea Rose. 8- I. O. C. 9. Colored Women's Industrial Exchange 10- Execsior, No. 6, K. of P. 11. St. Mary's Bible Class of Jehovah 15- Issue Myers Bible Class of Bethel A. 16- M. Church. 17- Bethel Drill Corps, Calanthe, K. of O. 18- International Musical Circle 19- Stuart. 20- Drill Corps, No. 9, O. F. 21- Doctors' Coachmen Jr. Assectation. 22- Brown's Circle 23- JULY. 3. Elkridge Pleasure Social 4. John Senior Choir and Ushers 5. Dorcs Court No 11, Nazarites 6. Elkridge Pleasure Social. 7. Baltimore Bargain Housa Athletic Asso- lation. 8. Daughters of Isls. 9. Adult Bible Class of Metropolitan. 10. Doctors Coachmen Auxiliary 11. Baltimore W M S of Perkins Square Baptist Church. 12. Young Men's Progressive Social. 13. Crushshell Association. 14. Silver Spring Social Baptist Church.