The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOL. XXIV. NO. 33 Jeremiah Hawkins For Says Colored People Should Give Goldsborough. Says He Solemn Duty To S "Aside from endorsing the car Phillips Lee Goldsborough on the gr respected ability to fill the office wh a member of a race of people that is to pay a personal tribute to him, for my people" said Jeremiah Hawkins o County. "If the colored voters of the other those in Baltimore city, feel as gratef for his kindness to the colored race, George County, Mr. Goldsborough w majorities that was ever given to the history of the State of Maryland. "I have always looked forward race would have a champion in the S the colored man's rights, who was no but from a feeling of honesty and from the heart and is only inspi weary. To my mind Governor Golds a man of the type I have longed for colored man earnestly, honestly, and feel that I was doing my duty if I borough, and thus pay back a just do has done for my people. "I feel it a solemn duty to supp Do my fellow men feel the same forget the man who has so nobly defe to do everything in his power to pro our people? I feel that the color time will show their gratitude and when we are treated as fairly as a treated us, that we are loyal enough our debt of gratitude." Published by authority of C. Wii Hon. Phillips Lee Iah Hawkins For Goldsborough And People Should Give Vote On Goldsborough. Says He Feels It So Solemn Duty To Support Him from endorsing the candidacy of foe Goldsborough on the ground of his ability to fill the office which he seeks, a race of people that is gratified at the final tribute to him, for his heroic wield Jeremiah Hawkins of Brentwood. colored voters of the other counties in more city, feel as grateful to Governor access to the colored race, as my people, Mr. Goldsborough will receive one that was ever given to a Senator of the State of Maryland." always looked forward to the day we have a champion in the State of Mary, man's rights, who was not moved by my feeling of honesty and justice that art and is only inspired to help the my mind Governor Goldsborough has type I have longed for. He has la- earnestly, honestly, and kindly, and is doing my duty if I did not sup- thus pay back a just debt of gratitude my people. a solemn duty to support Governor new men feel the same responsibility who has so nobly defended us and being in his power to promote the gov- I feel that the colored people at know their gratitude and prove to treated as fairly as Governor Gold that we are loyal enough to pay back gratitude." by authority of C. Wilbur Miller. Phillips Lee Goldsborough Jeremiah Hawkins For Goldsborough Says Colored People Should Give Vote Of Thanks To Goldsborough. Says He Feels It Sense Of Solemn Duty To Support Him. "Aside from endorsing the candidacy of former Governor Phillips Lee Goldsborough on the ground of his well known and respected ability to fill the office which he seeks, I feel that I am a member of a race of people that is gratified at the opportunity to pay a personal tribute to him, for his heroic work in behalf of my people" said Jeremiah Hawkins of Brentwood, Prince George County. "If the colored voters of the other counties in Maryland and those in Baltimore city, feel as grateful to Governor Goldsborough for his kindness to the colored race, as my people feel in Prince George County, Mr. Goldsborough will receive one of the largest majorities that was ever given to a Senatorial candidate in the history of the State of Maryland." "I have always looked forward to the day when the colored race would have a champion in the State of Maryland to fight for the colored man's rights, who was not moved by political reasons but from a feeling of honesty and justice that comes directly from the heart and is only inspired to help the burdened and weary. To my mind Governor Goldsborough has come nearest to a man of the type I have longed for. He has labored with the colored man earnestly, honestly, and kindly, and I would not feel that I was doing my duty if I did not support Mr. Goldsborough, and thus pay back a just debt of gratitude for what he has done for my people. "I feel it a solemn duty to support Governor Goldsborough. Do my fellow men feel the same responsibility? Are we to forget the man who has so nobly defended us and who endeavored to do everything in his power to promote the general welfare of our people? I feel that the colored people at this particular time will show their gratitude and prove to the world that when we are treated as fairly as Governor Goldsborough has treated us, that we are loyal enough to pay back with kindness our debt of gratitude." Published by authority of C. Wilbur Miller. Treasurer. Hon. Phillips Lee Goldsborough Hon. Phillips Lee Goldsborough C The Republicans cannot elect a inate a man who is unknown to the voters of the State. A Republican Candidate to be States Senate must be in a positio in Independents and Democrats. Phillips Lee Goldsborough can tried out in the political arena; he h shown his strength; he mea ures u ubicans cannot elect and cannot who is unknown to the great m State. American Candidate to be elected t must be in a positio n to enlist t and Democrats. See Goldsborough can do this. He political arena; he has met ad length; he mea ures up to high s extent and este n; only o The Repub'icans cannot elect and cannot afford to nominate a man who is unknown to the great majority' of the voters of the State. A Republican Candidate to be elected to the United States Senate must be in a position to enlist the support of Independents and Democrats. Phillips Lee Goldsborough can do this. He has been tried out in the political arena; he has met adversaries and shown his strength; he meaures up to high standards; he commands the respect and esteem. only of Republicans but of the entire independent element. As Senator he would be able to speak with force and effect upon the great national problems. A vote for Goldsborough will be a vote for a man who is big enough for the job and who can win in the general election. Published by authority of C. Wilbar Miller Treasurer. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. 3 BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1916. P. CONFERENCE VOTES FOR RACE BISHOP CONFERENCE VOTES FOR RACE BISHOP Bishop Cooke Announces Appointments On Closing Day Of Philadelphia Conference MANY PASTORATES CHANGED Prominent Pastors Compose Fraternal Delegation From Washington Conference Philadelphia, April 5.—The fifty-third annual session of the Delaware M. E. Conference came to an end at East Calvary M. E. Church with the announcement of the appointments by Bishop R. J. Cooke Monday. Nearly half of the pastors of smaller churches were changed. The next session will be held at Berlin, Md. The conference on record as favoring the amendment providing for race bishops. The following General Conference delegates were elected: Ministerial, C. A. Tindley, J. H. Scott and T. H. Kiah; lay, Herbert S. Wilson, George L. Waters and H. W. Jones. Revs. W. A. C. Hughes, Ernest Lyon, C. G. Cummings, William Brown, I. L. Thomas, S. A. Virgil, W. H. Dean, D. D. Turpeau, C. E. Queen and C. E. Hodges composed a fraternal delegation from the Washington Conference. The appointments follow: Cambridge District — C. W. Pullet, district superintendent, Aireys, Md. J. Angulo, Breckwith, Md.; R. R. Robinson, Box Iron, Md.; D. W. Henry, Bridgeville, Del.; E. H. Nichols, Bridgeville circuit; D. H. Hays, Cambridge; W. D. Matthews, Cambridge circuit; E. Showell, Church Creek; Q. H. Dreden, Cropo; D. S. Quillen, East New Market; C. H. Spencer, East New Market circuit; L. H. Martin, Frankford; S. W. Hooper, Golden Hill; Solomon Hammer, Harrington, Del.; B. F. Nichols, Hoopers Island; W. J. Helmer, Hurlock, Md.; C. W. Downs, Laurel, Del.; C. W. H Briddell, Lewes, Del.; M. W. Clark, Lincoln, Del.; J. T. Nichols, Linwood, Md.; W. E. Hilton, Milford, Del.; L. Zipplie, Milton, Del.; W. J. Cox, Nassau, Del.; T. H. Woodley, North Berlin; Sylvester Lankford, Queponco, Md.; J. C. Bantom, Seaford, Del.; J. H. Russen, Sineupex, Md.; J. A. F. Foust, Snow Hill, Md.; N. M. Brown, Snow Hill circuit; G. F. Fields, South Berlin; J. W. Parker, Stockton, Md.; L. F. Robbin, Trinity, Del.; L. H. Harman, Vienna, Md.; R. W. Thomas, Whaleyville, Md.; J. N. Whitten, Stockton circuit. Centerville District—J. W. Fenderson, district superintendent. J. N. Bullen, St. Michael's Md.; D. A. Rideout, Centerville, Md.; J. H. Grinage, Centerville Circuit; W. H. Johns, Ch-stertown, Md.; C. J. Hall, Cordova, Md.; I. D. Paine, Church Hill, Md.; M. V. Walters, D-ton, Md.; J. H. Cooper, superintendent of Denton Mission; J. R. Holland, Easton, Md.; S. A. Earle, superintendent Easton circuit; C. W. Winder, Fairlee, Md.; F. F. Johnson, Federalalsburg, Md.; J. M. Dickerson, Greensboro, Md.; H. R. Purnell, Longwood, Md.; M. P. Sterling McDaniel, Md.; J. O. Lokerman, Melitota, Md. Centerville District—W. T. Parker, Oxford; W. C. West, Pomona; D. J. Waters, Preston; J. W. Gillis, Ridgely, Md.; S. J. Horsey, Royal Oak; R. H. Cleman, Rock Hall, H. J. Blake, St. Michaes; C. A. Norwood, Stevensville; A. Chase Trappe; W. H. Hogman, Williston; J. O. Stanley, Witt- man; G. W. Downs, Woodland. Salisbury District—W.J. Hughes district superintendent. Roswell Waters, Chincoteague Island; A. McDowell, superintendent Cottage Grove, Md.; J. F. Wallace, Crisfield, Md.; W. H. Turner, Dames Quarter; S. J. Gacos, Deals Island; H. C. Smead, superintendent, Exmore, Va.; G. R. Hollis, Fairmount, Centennial; J. A. Kiah, St. Andrew's Fairmount; L. J. Waters, Fruitland; T. E. Rundall, Greenwood; G. S. Townsend, Hopewell; Frederick Gillis, Horntown; T. B. H. Coleman, Jametown, Md.; I. H. Bevens, superintendent, Kingston, Md.; T. W. Cooper, Lawsonia; E. E. Rogers, Leemont, Va.; C. F. Covington, Liberia, Md.; C. L. Anderson, Mardella, Md.; J. H. Netter, Marion Station; R. C. Hughes, Mount Vernon; S. F. Parker, Nanticoke; J. W. Waters, superintendent, Oriole; J. T. Davis, Parsonburg, Md.; J. W. Bond, Pocomoke City; J. U. King, Princess Anne; J. J. Harris, Princess Anne, Md.; L. B. Buckhanan, Guantico, Md.; W. E. Waters, John Wesley, Salisbury; L.D. Bertham, White Chapel, Salisbury; G. B. Coleman, Salisbury circuit; T. A. Johnson, Sharptown, Md.; W. F. Spellman, Unionville; J. R. Purnell, Wachapreague; J. S. Coulbourne, Wattsville, Va.; W. Lober, Wettiquinn; J. E. A. D. Grisby, Withams; R. G. Boggs, superintendent, West Dover Mission. Wilmington District—W. A. Hubbard, district superintendent. C. W. Johnson, Barclay, Md.; J. L. Taylor, Cheswold, Md.; H. T. G. Jennings, Cokesbury; M. C. Jennings, Coleman; M. J. McBride, Crumpton, Md.; O. P. Dickerson, Delaware City, Del.; L. S. Moore, Dover, Del.; I. J. Brittinpain, Dover Circuit, L. E. Tontson, Galena, Md.; I. D. Pitts, Marydel, Md.; M. A. Thompson, Middletown, Del.; C. W. Moore, Millington, Md.; W. C. Bolland, Newcastle, Del.; J. H. Stevenson, Newport, Del.; T. W. Deakens, Odessa, Del.; B. C. F. Parker, Port Deposit, Md.; L. T. Robbins, Port Penn, Del.; R. S. Johns, Sassafras, Md.; M. H. Murphy, Simprina, Del.; P. W. Price, Stillpond, Md.; M. Rasin Townsend, Del.; W. T. Hemsley, Ezron, Wilmington; C. S. Sprigg, Wilmington Haven; J. A. Jewett, Mt. Joy, Wilmington. Philadelphia District—Rev, J. H. Scott, district superintendent. Atlantic City, N. J., A. L. Martin; Bridgeton, N. J., J. E. Cook; Bridgeton circuit, A. H. Hill; Brooklyn, N. Y., W. J. Bridgeman; Burlington, N. J., J. H. Backiston; Camden, N. J., E. O. Parker; Camden Mission, B W. Berry; Cape May, N. J., H. T. Chester; Siloam, I. G. Penn, Jr.; Engewood, N. J., F. D. McQueen; Delair, N. J., W. J. Moore; Egg Harbor, N. J., J. T. Shaw; supply Grenlock and Rhodes, Pa.; Sydney CHILDREN COMMEMORATE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY Montgomery, Ala., April 6. Coosa County Training School, of which Robert W. Taylor is principal, celebrated Booker T. Washington birthday anniversary on Tuesday April 5th. An excellent program had been arranged and carried out with a great deal of detail. A number of the students reciting some part of Dr. Washington's life and achievements. This school, situated way back in a far away district of this state, twelve miles from any railroad, was among the first to respond to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund, sending in a contribution of $3.50. A large part of this contribution came from the sale of eggs donated by the children who were too poor to give anything it cash. A spirit like this throughout the country would soon swell the fund to enormous proportions. 700 STUDENTS AT HOWARD GO ON A STRIKE 700 STUDENTS AT HOWARD GO ON A STRIKE Quick Action Follows Suspension Of The Senior Class By The Board Of Deans. PRESIDENT UNDER FIRE Washington, D. C., April 7. Seven hundred students of the College of Arts and Science, Teachers' College, Academy and Commercial College went on a strick Wednesday at 12 o'clock. No disorder, but peaceful resistance that they will not return to work until their demands have been met. The students ask that the senior class suspended by the Board of Deans on Monday be immediately reinstated and that they themselves be allowed to return to work without incurring any penalty. Monday was frivolity day for Seniors, when they put on children's colts, carried doll nabies, played tops, and engaged in other childish pranks. In spite of the dean's ruling that the "gym" would not be allowed for dancing the class dispossessed the athletic exercises of the gym instructor, Miss G. Washington and took possession of the gym where they danced. For this they were immediately suspended pending investigation. The whole student body asked that suspension be lifted in order to allow the triangular debate with Fiske and Atlanta to go on, and when this was not granted, immediately went on a strike to force the deans to reinstate the Seniors. When the debate scheduled for Friday night was formally called off the students stuck to the stand that Seniors must be reinstated before any further negotiations could be entered into. The Board of Deans composed of the heads of the departments on the hill refused to reinstate the Seniors until they had disavowed their action on Monday and recognized the proper authority of the deans. The deadlock still continues as we go to press. There has been no session in classes since Wednesday noon. There have been seyeral expressions that the failure of the President to wield strong executive authority and interfere with the action of the Board of Deans is the cause of the whole affair and that a younger man in touch with the student life and well versed in University education should succeed President Newman. Dr. J. H. N. Waring, former principal of High School this city, and Hon. Archibald H. Grimke, president of Washington branch of N. A. A. C. P. have been prominently mentioned as successor to President Newman. EVENING SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT The annual commencement of the Colored Evening High School took place on Friday evening of last week in Sharp Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. The number of certificates awarded was the largest in the history of the school. Normal training, history and principals of education, embroidery, dressmaking, typewriting, stenography and elementary English courses were among the subjects for which certificates were awarded. The address to the graduates was delivered by Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis of New York, and was a masterly effort. Mr. Mason Hawkins is the principal of the school. PRICE THREE CENTS Danville, Ky., April 5.—Before one of the largest audiences that ever greeted a speaker in this section, Roscoe C. Simmons, of Louisville, spoke here Sunday. Almost one-third of the audience was composed of white people, led by Mayor J. M. Wallace. Making a plea for "white and black Americans to stand side by side agains the world," the speaker's eloquence moved the audience to repeated demonstrations. "God placed us here," he said "to be friends and not foes; to hope ard pray and toil together, and together to make this continent the home of the only true Republic history ever saw. We were friends in slavery, friends in war, and we are friends in peace. And when the braggart comes to assault the flag that floats above us all my people will stand with the white man until the last foe has been driven to his grave." "The Negro has a hard time," he said at one time, with that catching humor, "but he has better time here than anywhere else in the world." "Judge me" he said, "judge me and mine by my best, not by my worst. Gaze upon the canyas of Tanner's masterpiece; listen to the harp of Dunbar; follow the philosophy and catch that golden phrase from the lips of Douglass. Come on off Walnut Street, I don't live there." No speech has ever done more good in this section, and it would be hard to get a place big enough to hold an audience if Col. Simmons should come here again. The ninety-ninth annual session of the Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Church will begin at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, next Wednesday, Bishop L. J. Coppin will preside and Rev. C. H. Stepteaul will be the entertaining pastor. The session is regarded as an important one, as it immediately precedes the General Conference, which meets in Philadelphia next month. There will be some change in appointments, probably in one or two of the larger charges. No delegates to the General Conference are to be elected, the same having been chosen last year. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination; Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of Church Extension; Rev. B. J. W. Rankin, secretary of missions; Rev. J. I. Lowe, manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern; Dr. R. R. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder;Dr. R. C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Review; Dr. George F. Woodson, dean of Payne Theological Seminary, and A. S Jackson, commissioner of education are among the prominent churchmen expected to attend. EXERCISES OF BLIND SCHOOL The annual exercises of the pupils of the Maryland School for the Blind which takes place next Tuesday at the Albaugh's Theatre, should be well attended, as a matter of fact the house should be filled from top to bottom. The work this school is doing for this particularly unfortunate part of our community is almost incomprehensible. One should see what is being done in order to fully comprehend what it really means to this almost helpless class. Mr. John F. Bledsoe, superintendent of the school, has his heart and soul in the work, and it is marvelous what has been accomplished. The community can do a great oak, both by way of encouragement and help by attending these exercises. Miami, Fla.—I am a citizen of the United States, and for that reason it is not my duty to have anything to say about our president, for he is ours and will be until his successor is elected and qualified, and of course that will be less than a year from now. I think I will have my say then, but perhaps many of our men will be dead. In this country of ours, men are shot down like wild dumb brutes and nothing said about it. We have actually had a human barbacue, and no arrests made. Men guil y and men innocent have been lynched without judge or jury, and now the president will summon a whole army to go after one man in a foreign country. It strikes me if I were a statesman I would contend that nations should deal with nations and not with individuals. If Villa killed Americans in Mexico, and even shot them in America, and escaped into Mexico, then I would demand that Mexico hunt him down, punish him or report to me and my country the reason why. I would not take my army and invade another country hunting an individual. It strikes me when this happens then we lose our dignity as a nation, and the whole civilized world looks upon us as play children, and believe me, if Mexico turns on us it will have some help. For there are those who will say we went too far. I am not in the cabinet and have no say, and will not discuss this matter but will turn my attention to other things. I have not heard from Atlanta, Ga., since I left there. I found a big law suit there to break the will of the late Bishop Turner, also the will of Mrs. Laura Lemon Turner. What this will accomplish I am not prepared to say just now, but will let you know as soon as I can get hold of the information. There will be something doing in this matter later. I wrote to you last week from Jacksonville, Fla., and that is one of the hustling towns. There lives in Jacksonville, one of the leading young men of this race, Charles H. Anderson, treasurer of the National Negro Business League, and a man of worth as well as a man of thought. Mr. Anderson is a banker and then he deals in fish, oysters and everything else that lives in the water that you can eat. He is kept busy all the time. With all of this he finds time to give to his church, and is at the head of the Allen Christian Endeavor League. He is a member of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, and is in love with his church. Could you but look into the city and see the educational institutions, look at, the able men who are looking after the work you would feel as much like shouting as I do right now. But then I must not shout, but turn my attention to the business affairs. Dr. John E. Gregg is president of Edward Waters College. Bishop John Hurst is in charge of the work in this part of the country and he has accomplished something for God and his race, and I tell you he has a monument right here in this state, in all of the places where he has a church. I went down to St. Augustine to spend a day with Rev. R.B. Brooks, the pastor of the A. M. E. Church there in that ancient city, and I am glad that I had the pleasure of going there. He has made a place for himself as well as a place for his race. Dr. Brooks will go to the General Conference with Florida behind him for the highest position in his church—he will want to be a bishop. He is an able man and will have many votes for this place. I made a flying trip to Palatka, found Rev. C. S. Long, and others over there. I have told you about this city before and it is not necessary for me to tell you any more about it just now. From there to Daytona, Fla., and I am now away from there, and down here in Miami. This is just about the stepping off place, for there is but little south of here except the Gulf and the Florida Strait, and the many keys. I came on an invitation from Rev. Dr. J. T. Brown, one of the leaders in the National Baptist convention and one of the best trained men in the whole Baptist church of America. He took his time and fitted himself for his work. He got on his finishing touch at Lincoln, and now he is out in the world making things happen, and believe me honey they are actually happening. He sits down in his home and reads the Bible in Greek, Hebrew and anything else that takes on the form of original. With all of his training he finds time to give to his people. I took the pains to say a few big words to him myself, and tried to impress him that I had been to school. I thought I would try him on Greek, so I just said, Doctorious, Brownnorious, "Boulouriousnuckutilum." I wish you could have seen him look at me, without saying a single word, and I thought I had puzzled him. I thought I had talked out of his reach, and was just about to shout myself, when he said something, and what that man said I don't know, and I have not stopped getting out of his way yet. Dr. Brown came here a long time ago, found the church down at the heel. I mean something less than five years ago. He took hold with all the earnestness of a man of God. The church has not been still, but has outgrown itself. They had to push out the end last week and add forty feet to try to accommodate the large number of people who seek to hear this wonderful preacher. He is some preacher. They are doing some business in this part of the country. I looked at them work, and tried to get into some of it myself. R. E. S. Toomie of Washington is right down here and he is some lawyer down here, and then he is some poet. He has entertained James Whitcomb Riley, and they are now chummy. Mr. Riley says that Toomie has in him the elements of a great writer and then he is getting it out in great shape. I had the pleasure of meeting Israel Jones, who owns some of them Florida Keys. He is some man. He has been here a long time but he owns his own boat, and other things. I had the pleasure of meeting, W. M. Sulcer, general manager of the Miami Industrial Mutual Benefit and Savings Association. This company has a capital stock of $10,000. It is a busy business place. H. S. Bragg is president, E. B. Carter, secretary; C. S. Thompson, vice president; H. P. Green, treasurer. That Sulcer is some busy man, and then he is making friends and the people seem to love him. He came here from Arkansas. I met him there once myself. Mrs. E. A. Hill, is one of the active agents of the company. I met her myself. She is a worker, well educated and knows how to win people. I think I will have to bring this letter to a stop for a little while. But I must tell you that I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. McBeath, who is the druggist here. I met many others. There are many people here from Nassau, and it is worth something to hear them. They are constantly fighting among themselves. Two sisters got into it while I was here and one salted the other down, just like you would salt fresh pork. I hope she will keep. Wait for my letter next week. LUTHERVILLE NOTES Lutherville, Md., April 6.—Rev. Wm. Brown has been returned here for another year. . . The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Judge Robinson and left a fine baby boy. . . The first quarterly conference of Edgewood M.E. Church was held Thursday night. . . Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Brown were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Carroll Monday evening. . . Rev. J. Purnell of Berlin, Md. and Miss Lena Carroll of Lutherville, were quietly married in Philadelphia last week. Miss Emma V. Carroll, of Lutherville visited Philadelphia last week. Mr. John Taylor was in Baltimore last Monday. . . Mrs. Mary L. Brown and Mrs. Emma Jones visited friends in Riderwood Monday. PRINCESS ANNE Princess Anne, Md., April 6.—Metropolitan M. E. Church is rejoicing over the return of its pastor, Rev. J. U. King for an other year. In the absence of the pastor John Bell filled the pulpit in the morning and Woodland James in the evening. . . Mrs. Ore Tyler and sister left for Cambridge to spend a few days with relatives. Among those who attended the Delaware Conference in Philadelphia were Mrs. Mary Elzy, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Waters, Mrs. Marcellus Niskey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hitch, Mrs. Charles Dennis and Miss Mayme James. . Prof. S. H. Dix, of Princess Anne Academy, is able to attend to his duties after a short illness. . . Miss Nellie Furniss and son Harry were in town Friday. The public school of Princess Anne will hold an industrial exhibit next Tuesday afternoon. . . The Dunbar Reading Circle met Thursday evening. . . Mr. John Tindley of Widgeon, Md., was a visitor here. Mr. Roy Pinkett, of Mt. Vernon, was a visitor here. . . Mr. and Mrs. William Nutter were here LATEST IN SPORTS BY SPORTSMAN TO BE OR NOT TO BE THAT THE QUESTION Not entirely satisfied with the interest shown by athletes of this and other cities in the Marathon Race of last year, the management of the Afro-American has been somewhat dubious about staging another race this year, and before making any preparation or arrangements for same is taking this method of putting out a sort of "feeler" to sound the situation and get a line on the real interest that might be centered in the race. While it does not discount the enthusiasm and general interest of the boys who did run in previous races, the management feels that a greater interest should be shown by the large number of boys in this and other cities who are athletically inclined, an interest that would in some measure justify the efforts put forth to run off a race of this character. We should not create the impression that we desire the race to be a money making proposition in any form, but far from that idea we wish to instill into the minds of our boys a love of, and desire for clean, manly competition in athletics as well as in every other line of human endeavor. In New York, where there are no more people of our race, but probably many more athletically inclined, an organization known as the Harlem Athletic League holds a weekly road run of from five to six miles, in which as many as half a hundred men and boys compete. Now it appears to us that if 50 or more boys and men in the city of New York can run five or six miles every week for a month or more, there certainly ought to be more than 30 or 40 boys and men in the cities of Washington and Baltimore who are willing, for the sake of healthy sport and clean competition to enter into a five-mile race held ONCE A YEAR. The Afro-American is perfectly willing and in fact desirous of staging a Marathon Race this and other years, but it will do so, only on condition that 50 or more boys on men express themselves in writing, their willingness to enter such a race. If you want a Marathon Race this year fill out the blank and mail to the Sporting Editor of the Afro- American by the 15th of this month. Date...... To the Management of the Afro- American Gentlemen: I hereby express my desire for a Marathon Race to be staged by your paper, and in support of that desire wish you to take this as a declaration of my willingness to enter same. Yours for athletics Signed..... School, Club or organization, Unattached. ST. MARY'S DEFEATED BY SPEEDY HARRISBURG TEAM After more than a month's idleness the S. Mary's speedboys, speeded to Harrisburg last Thursday night and encountered a speedier team on the speediest floor they have never played on and the grand result was the defeat of the Speedboys by the score of 24-13. While the Speedboys do not hold lightly the ability of the Harrisburgers they claim that the slippery floor was the cause to a large degree of their defeat, and that their opponents being shod with suction shoes had a handicap, that no amount of good playing by them (S. Mary's) could overcome. The S. Mary's boys promise, however to revenge themselves completely when they bring the men from the Keystone State to this city. THE DUNBAR VICTORS AT BETHEL HALL The Dunbar red and white machine bowled over the Easton Y. M. A. C. at Bethel Hall last Friday night before a large audience by the overwhelming score of 38-7. The Eastonsho' men were never in it with the local five, but they put up a game fight to the end of the game. It was some little time before the Dunbars could get their combinations in working order, but when they did it was goodbye Molly darling for the Eastonites. Howard of the locals literally played rings around the Easton guards, and was equally as good at shooting fouls, accepting most of his chances without a slip-up. Joseph Walker, brother of the new-famous blind-referee Warren Walker, played a good game for the Easton five scoring four of their seven points, both of them being field goals from the centre of the floor. The game was marked for the loud applause received by players of both sides after making good plays. Considering the fact that this is the first year in basketball for all but one of the Easton players, the showing they have made against the teams they played can be considered almost remarkable. Mr. Walker deserves much credit for his efforts in organizing the men on his team into an athletic club and for the general interest as created in athletics in Easton. LINCOLN SCORES WALKOVER On Thursday evening of last week, the Lincoln University basketball team defeated the All-Stars of northern New Jersey by the overwhelming score of 53-27, at the new auditorium of Newark. The game was played before a crowd of more than 2000 rooters, and the first ball was tossed up by the king of sprinters, Howard P. Drew. The game was marked by the poor team work of the All-Stars, and the brilliant playing of Berkley Butler, of Baltimore, who made his first appearance this season with the "Big Five." Another feature of the game was the appearance in the line-up of the All-Stars, of a Masked Marvel, who was unmasked early in the game when a foul was called on him, and he proved, to be none other than Robert Otey. The desire on the part of the members of the All-Stars to carry out the letter of their name was the cause of their downfall. TRINITY A. G. ORGANIZED The Crack Trinity Athletic Club has organized and expects to have a banner season. 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Church. . Mrs. William Gordon, Mrs. Flossie Pinkney, Miss Anita Deshields. Miss Ellen Wells. Miss Fannie Pennington and Mr. Howard Cromwell, all of Baltimore; Mrs. Edith West of York, Pa., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Crowmell, Sr., and family of Baldwin, Md. . Mrs. Ella Nelson Chatman, a well known resident here departed this life at her late home, Phoenix, early last Sunday morning and was buried from Mt. Zion Church on last Wednesday. Her funeral was largely attended. Rev. Brown and Albert Winder and Rev. Joseph Gwynn officiated. She leaves to mourn their loss a devoted husband, Mr. W. Irvin Chatman; two daughters, Misses Mamie and Violette; three sons, Messrs. Avo, Everett and Edwin Chatman, and a lot of relatives and friends. . Mrs. Carrie Cornish and daughter, of 324 W. Hoffman street, Baltimore, paid a brief visit to her parents, Mr. and Mr. James Hawkins on last Sunday and also attended the home coming at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. . Mrs. Maggie M. Levere of Baltimore was the week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winder. . Miss Grace Robinson of Baltimore spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barum Robinson of Summerfield. . The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Stokes was buried from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church in last Saturday. Rev. W. T. Brown officiated. . Miss Aurilia Ayers is suffering with a severe sore throat. Mrs. Maggie Cromwell is very much indisposed. Others on the suck list are Mrs. Hannah Dockins, Mrs. Marie Gassoway, Mrs. Josephine Ayers, Mr. Arch Smith, Mr. James Hawkins. CAMBRIDGE F JGTTTINGS Gambridge, Md., April 5.—The funeral of Mr. Alonzo M. Long, took place from Waugh M. E. Church, Wednesday of last week, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Manookoo, of Bentnel A. M. H. Church. Mr. Long was supervisor of schools for Dorchester county and was well known and well liked by all who came in contact with him. Many eulogistic remarks were made by the several speakers, among whom were Prof. A. R. Spaid, principal of schools. The church services were well attended Sunday, as was also the Sunday schools and leagues. The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at 224 Cedar street and was presided over by the president, Mrs. Annie Turner. Meetings are held regularly every Thursday night. Daiy's Theatre is doing a good business, the plays are well selected and the attendance is good. Mr. Jacob Cornish died at his residence Tuesday of last week, aged 74 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Manokoo. . . The Ushers of Bethel Church gave an old time promenade at the church hall and it was attended by a large audience. . . Mrs. Robert Jones and children visited Baltimore Sunday for a short time. With her husband, mother, father and brother they will return Saturday. SYKESVILLE NEWS Sykesville, Md., April 4.—Louis Dorsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dorsey, was buried from Woodford M. E Church, Sunday March 19, Rev. A. Wheeler conducted the services. . . The funeral of Agnes Genevie Costly, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Costley, took place from White Rock, Thursday of last week, Rev. Reuben Thomas officiating. . . The Ladies Aid Society of St. Luke's A. M. E. Church gave an Old Folks' Concert last Thursday. . . Mr. Allen Collins is in Baltimore spending some time with Mr. W. T. Greenwood, Mrs. Mary Dorsey is visiting friends in the city. . . Mr. James France will spend several weeks with his mother, Mrs. Florence France of Baltimore. . . Mr. Frank Dorsey is home from the conference at Richmond, Va. . . Mrs. Esther Lewis was the guest of Miss Ella Rhen- bottom, Sunday. . . Mrs. Mary Rheubottom is home from the Mercy Hospital where she underwent an operation. . . Mrs. Amanda Perkins was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Dorsey, Sunday. . . Miss Lucille Gosnell is visiting her father, Mr. John Gosnell. The Afro-American is a welcome visitor here, and Masters Willie Talbott and Howard Collins are kept busy Saturdays distributing the papers. Secure your paper as early as possible for the demand is increasing. . Mr. and Mrs. John Tablott, Mr. and Mrs. George Talbott and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Talbott spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Talbott. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bushanan spent several days with her daughter, Miss Gerrtude Thompson. . Mrs. Emma Talbott and Mias Belle Rheubottom spent the week-end in Catonsville. MONKTON NOTES Monkton, Md., April 6.—The Ladies' Aid of St. Luke's Church met at the home of Miss Laura Brown, 2821 Reese street, Baltimore, last Thursday. The ladies went down in a bus from Hereford. Quite a number of visitors were present, among them Rev. E. W. S. Peck, Mrs. William Holmes and Mrs. James Williams. Given by the visitors after which little Elizabeth Williams rendered a solo. Miss Nellie Watkins is improving after an operation at the Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore. Millard Sturtte, son of Mr. Joshua Sturtte is very ill. . . The first quarterly conference of Hereford charge will be held at Pine Grove Saturday. WOODVILLE JOTTINGS Woodville. Md., April 6.—Services were held at St. Philip P.E. Church on Sunday at 11 a.m. conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.S. Hoagland. Rev. R. F. Coates, pastor of the Woodville charge, has been returned for another year. . . Mr. Mason Banks has returned from Richmond, where he attended the annual conference. . . Mrs. Lucy E. Adams was suddenly called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Wright, in Chilum, Md. Miss Lillian M. Dashields spent the week with Miss Marian Ray at Poplar Hill. Md. . . Misses Estelle Magruda and Fannie Davis were the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Gray at Chalk Point, Md. . . Mrs. Anna Glascoe has returned after visiting in Whington and Chillum. Md. . . Mrs. Clarence Turner is on the sick list. Mrs. Matilda Monroe is visiting in Baltimore. MONKEY CLIPPINGS Pomonkey, Md., April 8.—Rev. J. W. Dockett much to our delight has been returned here for another year. He preached Sunday morning and administered Communion. Miss Mayme Ransome and Mis Carrie Griffin were the guests of Miss F. G. Clarke during the week. Miss Dora Griffin and Mrs. Joseph Henson are spending the week in Washington. The public schools of Charles county will close Tuesday April 4th. Although various schools will be open longer by patron subscription. Cupid has announced the coming wedding of Miss Laura Dockett and Mr. Robert Henson in the near future. . Mrs. Laura Tyler who has been here attending her father, Mr. Sydney Thompson who has now improved, has returned home in Washington. . Mr. George Thompson motored to Leonardtown on Sunday past. . Mr. Edward Yates who spent the week here with his family has returned to Mount Union, Pa. . Miss Dora Griffin, Mrs. Joseph Henson, Mr. Irving King and Mr. James Campbell were among the visitors in Washington during the week. . The funeral service of Master Magruder Thomas the four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas, was held here at Metropolitan Chuerch Sunday at 2 o'clock. INDIAN HEAD NOTES Indian Head, Md. April 6. Mr. Wm Brooks and little daughter Dorothy are spending the week in Baltimore visiting his sister. Mrs. Z. Johnson of Port Tobacco is here visiting her son, Mr Wm. Brooks. Mr. James M. Datcher. Mrs. G. G. Butter, Mr. George Bush and Mr. John Coffer were visitors in Washington on Saturday past. Mrs. Annie Swann and little daughter Agnes spent the week-end in Pomonkey at the home of Mrs. E. King. Mr. and Mrs. E. Alexander spent the week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Alexander in Pomonkey. THE AFRO-AMERICAN Oxford, Md., April 5.—The eagle mock conference held at Wayman Memorial A. M. E. Church Thursday night last was a grand success. Those who participated played their parts well. . Mrs. Helen Turner, principle of the public school has had an attack of grip. She is much improved. . Mrs. F. J. Turpin, one of our public school teachers is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dyer. Mrs. Ella Small, teacher of the Screemersville school was the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Thompson a few days ago. . Sunday at Waym's Memorial A. M. E. Church the pastor, Rev. Molock preached at 3 p. m. MCDANIELS ITEMS McDaniels, Md., April 5.—The usual services were held all dav, altho the pastor was at conference. The funeral of Mrs. Mamie Goldsborough, wife of Moses Goldsborough took place here Tuesday, Rev. J. Turner, of St. Michaels officiating. She was an active member of the church until her health failed. She is survived by a husband, three children, three brothers and two sisters. The Ladies' Aid Society sent resolutions which were read by the secretary, Mrs. Mary Webber. Other expressions of sympathy were read by Mrs. S. Trott, and Mrs. M. Angello of Whittmans. Mrs. Carrie Adams and John R. Cooper are on the sick list. NEWS FROM FREDERICK Frederick, Md., April 6.—The Women's Church Temperance Union met on Sunday in Asbury M. E. Church. Quite an interest was manifested. The next meeting will be in the First Baptist Church, May 7. . The First Baptist Church has organized a Baptist Young Peoples' Union Mr. E. W. Walker, president; Mrs. Madeline Barbour, vice president; Miss Katie Dean, secretary; Mr. Clifford Holland, treasurer; Mrs. Nancy Green, chairman program committee. . Prof. E. J. Young of Montclair, N. J. who is visiting in this city preached Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church. . The Booker T. Washington Literary Society of Quinn A. M. E. Church held an interesting debate on Thursday evening, subject: Resolved that the condition of the man is a greater hindrance than the color of the skin. Affirmative. Prof. J. M. Weedon and Mr. J. A. Bryant. Negative, Mr. E. W. Walker and Prof. J. W. Bruner. The debate was won by the negative. . Rev. W. A. English has returned from conference. CFCILTON NOTES Cecilton, Md., April 6.—The fourth quarterly meeting held in this church Saturday evening was largely attended and the congregation wishes the return of their pastor for the sixth year. Rev. S. H. Cooper, presiding elder of the Easton district, preached here Sunday morning. . . The funeral of little Maurice Fowell took place Tuesday evening of last week, interment at Cecilton Cemetery. . . Wednesday evening of last week a drama "Dr. Cure All" was rendered in Union Bethel A. M. E. Church under the management of Mrs. Helen Tillison and Mr. Howard Young. Mr. Verb Peaker and Miss Helen Peaker of Galena. Md., were the guests of their sister, Mrs. Emma Bover of Wilson street. Miss Blanch Boyer of Philadelphia has returned home after spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Boyer. . Mrs. Mollie Wilson and Mrs. Lottie Moore are on the sick list. PPCOMDKE NOTES Pocomoke City, April 6 — A grand leap year supper was given at St. John's Church last Thursday evening. . . Mr. John Schoolfield died Friday last of asthma from which he suffered greatly. Funeral services was held Sunday afternoon at Mt. Zion Church. Rev. E. T. Addison and Rev. Thomas Wheatley conducted the services. Among those who were at the funeral of Mrs Schoolfield were Mesdames Martha Dixon. Lizzie Pullett, Hennie Pitts, Mary Taten, Cynthia Jones, all of Salisbury, Md., and Mr. William Schoolfield, of Philadelphia. . . Rev. S. T. Drummond, of Fruitland, Md., is visiting friends here . . Revs. J. W. Bond and Lora Waters returned from conference Tuesday. . . Miss Lelia Tull, ot Snow Hill, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Tull. . . Mr. Leven Henry, of Centerville, is here on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Alverta Galen and his brother, John Henry. Millersville, Md., April 6.—Mrs. Johnson Hawkins, sister of Mr. Elisha Wilson, who died in Washington was buried from Mt. Tabor Church on Sunday. Rev. B. F. Myers officiated. Many citizens attended the Republican meeting in Annapolis on Monday night and heard Thomas Parron say why they should support Mr. Goldsborough for the United State Senate. Mr. John H. Johnson visited friends here on Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Hall was called to Baltimore this week on account of the illness of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Waters Hall. Mrs. Addie Gray visited friends here last week. CATONSVILLE BRIEFES Catonsville, April 6.—Prof. P. P. Bowman visited the Sunday School Sunday and led the singing, and also rehearsed the Easter music with the school. . . The funeral of Mrs. Alexina Harris, aged 79, was held at Grace A. M. E. Church Wednesday. . . Mr. George White, who received painful injuries last week while at work in Baltimore, rapidly recovering. . . Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce addressed the League Sunday on the "Consecration of Time." . . A pastoral reception will be given Monday night, April 10. . . Mr. Wm. Philip, the leader of the junior choir of Grace Church who has been confined to his bed, is improving. COCKFYSVILLE NOTES Cockeysville, Md., April 5.—The entertainment and debate held at Odd Fellows Hall on March 30th, was a success. The debate on Which is the most destructive, fire or water, was won by the negative. Mr. Arthur Rogers and Mr. Wright of Mt Washington with Mr. Rufus Tucker and Mr. Paxton for the affirmative. . Rev. W. S. Bailey will preach h's farewell sermon this Sunday at Bazil Chapel. . Mr. Moses Winder and Miss Agnes Smith of Mt Washington attended the homecoming services at Long Green Sunday. . Mrs. Clara Winder and Miss Augustus Quickly of Sunnybrook visited their aunt, Mrs. Robert Winder last week. . Master Melvin Tucker caught in one hour last Saturday 23 Mullets that weighed over 25 pounds. He is the champion fisher of this town. Havre de Grace, Md., April 6. Rev. L S. Flagg preached a very interesting sermon at 11 a. m., at St. James A. M. E. Church. He preached for Rev. Wing at Stewartville. The Literary Society of St. James A. M. E. Church gave a concert Friday evening. Miss Charlotte Slowe, of Elkton, gave an address full of sound and wholesome advice. At the same time the Onota Penny Club was organized with officers as follows: President, Miss Jessie Johnson; vice president, Mr. Thomas Wise; secretary, Miss Ethel Richardson; treasurer, Mr. Leo Jones; librarian, Beatrice Curtis. The object of this club to encourage reading by the young people and secure suitabe literature for them. A reading class will be held once a month with Mrs. Laura Mitchel as chaperon. Mrs. Caroline Lae has an injured hand. Mrs. Annie Brown keeps quite poorly. 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Thomas Fortune, at one time, editor and owner of the New York Age, now contributing editor of the Philadelphia Tribune, gently chides the Review for its view of Mr. Washington as the immediate successor of Frederick Douglass. According to Mr. Fortune, Mr. Douglass was a leader from 1841, when he made his first speech until 1884, when his influence declined thru his marriage with a white woman. Mr. Washington's leadership dates not from 1895, when the Atlanta speech was made, but from 1904 when Mr. Fortune's health began to fail, eventually causing him to retire from public life. To this period, left a blank between 1884 and 1904, Mr. Fortune himself modestly lays the calim of leadership. Both as an editor and as an organizer Mr. Fortune's influence in the early struggles for civil and political rights gave him more than local or state prominence. But contemporaneous with him was the great abolitionist, who until his death easily commanded the position of the spokesmen of his people. Douglas' marriage affected his hold upon the masses of the colored people, not however to the extent that Mr. Fortune thinks. In 1895 with the death of Douglass, the colossus of a Washington begins to ride to fame. Neither as a speaker or as a writer did the Age Editor attain the power and prominence of the two men whom we recognized as leaders. While it is not denied Mr. Fortune and Mr. Roosevelt to call themselves heroes, it is left to others to say how much of a hero they are. TO SALUTE OR NOT TO SALUTE Clarkson School, Des Moines, Iowa, was unable to convince eleven year old Hubert Evans that he was wrong in refusing to salute the flag. Arrested and brought into the Juvenile Court by the truant officer, District Judge Dudley ordered the boy to return to school and obey orders. Whether or not the youngster should obey the ruling of the court is an interesting question upon which light may be thrown from two sources. The Chicago Broad Ax has this to say: The parents of Hubert Evans, should teach him to salute the American flag at all times, that being born and raised in the United States, he knows nothing about the flag of any other country, neither is he, subject to the laws of any other country on earth, with all of the rampant race prejudice against the Negro in this country, he has advanced farther and made more substantial progress in it than those belonging to his race have, in any other country in the civilized world. Therefore, the parents of all Negro children, that is, if they claim to be citizens of the United States, must and should instruct them to salute the American flag. The argument is not all on the one side for a white paper the Columbus, Ohio State Journal states: It is perfectly absurd to punish a person for an act of that kind. Saluting the flag is a sinecre act, if it has any merit, and tocompel one to do it tends to make one hate the flag. We had supposed the story of William Tell had so far imbued public sentiment in this country that forced patriotism was out of the question. That mulatto boy's case was much like William Tell's. It would have been best to ask that mulatto boy why he did not love the flag enough to salute it, and if his reason was good to endeavor to make the flag the object of his sinecre love. What a miserable education is that which makes a boy salute the flag when he has no heart in it! Maybe the colored boy had a good reason. Maybe the flag was not the same to him as it was to the accusers. Anyhow, whatever the reason, one loses his patriotism if he is forced to be patriotic. The school regulations of Des Moines require that every school child shall salute the flag. If Evans were the child of parents holding a allegiance to a foreign country, very naturally he would not be expected to salute the American flag. A similar position is taken by the boy Evans and his parents who claim that they have no country, and are not citizens of this country. Even the born in America, following Rousseau's theory of government as a contract between individuals, the Evans' have a right to renounce their citizenship when and where they please. Their case is weak only in so far that they have not sworn allegiance to another government in order to protect themselves against the use of force by the United States. Young Evans is well within his rights in refusing to salute the flag, and when brought back into court last week on the charge of refusing to obey the courts' ruling, is said to have stated: "I will not salute the flag, no matter what Judge Dudley does to me." Certainly there is nothing more encouraging in the history of this century, than this birth of a new spirit of pluck and determination. THE WASHINGTON IN MOTON Speaking at the Springfield, Massachusetts Y. M. C. A. before an audience of some four thousand people, Major Moton, principal-elect of Tuskegee likened the white and colored races to a group of mountain climbers held together by a rope. The white race is in the lead and has a better footing; the colored race must depend upon them until they have reached a surer level. Major Moton asked his audience not to cut the rope. This is the same use of effective figurative language that made Booker Washington the first speaker for his people and the new principal of Tuskegee shows that he has drawn around him the mantle of the fallen leader, whom he succeeds. Mr. Washington's constant appeal to the better side of both races shines thru the following utterance of his successor, who terms it the prayer of an old colored preacher: "O God, of all races, will you please Sir, come in and take charge of de min's of all dese yer white people and fix dem so dat dey'll know an' understand' dat all of us colored folks is not lazy, dirty dishones' an' no count an' help dem, Lord, to see dat most of us is prayin', workin' and strivin' to get some land, some houses and some ed'cation for ourselves an' our chillun an' get true' lignion, an' dat most ev'ry Negro in Northampton county is don' his bel bes' to make freen' an' get' along with de white folks Help dese yere white folks, O Lord, to understand' dis thing. Lord, while you is takin' charge of de min's of dese white people don' pass by de colored folks, for dey is not perfect'—dey needs you as much as de white folks does. Open de Negro's blin' eyes dat he may see dat all of de white folks is not mean an' dishones' an' prejudiced ag' inst de colored folks, dat dere is hones' hard-workin' jus' and God-fearin' white folks in dis community who is tryin' de bes' dey know how, wid de circumstances ag' inst dem, to be fair in der dealin' his wid de colored folks, an' help dem to be 'spectable men an' women. Help us, Lord, black an' white to understand' each other more ev'ry day." A reception was tendered Dr. Lyon, pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church last Monday night. He was the recipient of several gifts, including a purse. LITTLE HAITI AND HER PEOPLE Conditions Are Such That The Country Could Be Made A Paradise-American Occupation Will Help Mr. Editor: As I was leaving the States for a visit to the "black republic", southeast of our shores, you did me the honor to open your columns for any communication which I desired to make concerning the result of my investigation. I beg to say that the trip has been made and every opportunity was given me by the kind people of Haiti, who have charge of things there, and the officers of the "occupation," and clergy generally to obtain definite facts about Haitian affairs, civil, political, social, and ecclesiastical. Every minute of our time was fully occupied and help was voluntarily offered to facilitate the investigation. We shall be able in this brief note to mention but one or two interesting facts about this wonderful "island of opportunity." where the black man is "king of all he surveys." Haiti is extremely mountainous and especially near the coasts; the mountains seem to rise out of the sea, leaving only here and there a small plain for the location of a city or seaport. The entire island, including San Domingo, is about the size of Maryland with a population of more than two millions. It is exceedingly rich in natural resources, and oranges, bananas, lemons, pineapples, cocoanuts, coffee, and cotton grow wild, and the forests abound in logwood and mahogany. No attempt is made by the people at farming. Nature has blessed them so abundantly that they have no need to take thought of tomorrow "what they shall eat or what they shall drink or where with all they shall be clothed." If modern methods were employed in the improvement of farms, Haiti would be a veritable paradise. On investigation, we found the people to be divided into two classes: those who have something and those who have nothing—those who know something and those who know nothing—the ruling class and the laboring class—the masters and the servants. It is estimated that the former class number about ten thousand in Haiti, and the latter about a million. The upper class Haitian is exceeding proud, intelligent, and courteous, very French-like in his ways. Why should he not be? For a hundred years he has been tutored in the schools of France, fashioned his laws and institutions after the French models, and speaks only the French language. This class constitutes the officeholders, the merchants, and professional men. They look with severe contempt upon manual labor, or any occupation that will soil the hands. In this aristocracy are found all grades of color from pure white to jet black. There is here no color line—white and black, German, French, English and Haitian marry and inter-marry; white men and black women; black men and white women. There is a peculiar law here that a foreigner can not buy land in Haiti; so hundreds of white foreigners have married Haitian women so that they can buy property in the name of their wives. The lower class are veritable slaves to the upper class. To see them in rags, filth, poverty—bare-footed, bareheaded, sometimes practically nude—thousands in every town, is to arouse the deepest pity and sympathy. They do the work, the drudery, receiving for the same from ten to twenty cents a day. The average wage for a good hand is "one gourd," or twenty cents a day. A mechanic or brick-mason gets about sixty cents a day. It is claimed by those who know that the people can not earn any more; they do not know how to work. On inquiry we learned that it took four Haitian brick masons five days to lay one thousand bricks. We saw a building going up, and inquired of the builder how many brick could the mason lay in a wall a day, and imagine my astonishment when I was informed that he averaged a hundred a day. These poor wretches need to be taught how to work; but who is to teach them? The upper class will never stop to do this work. An Englishman who had erected several school buildings informed me that he tried to teach them how to use a wheel-barrow; they carry everything on their heads. He left them for a short while, and when he returned, he found his hands carrying the loaded wheel-barrows on their heads and playing with the wheels. These people are "the beasts of Haiti—they are the tools of the politicians and grafters. In the north they are "the cacoas" that are hired to shoot out one president and put in another. To save Haiti, these people must be reached. Words can convey no idea of their primitive wretchedness. They live in mud huts, covered with grass; their beds are grass mats. The heart of Haiti is Port Au Prince, the capital city, situated on a beautiful harbor. A view of the city from the deck of an incoming steamer is beautiful indeed, reminding a traveler so much of Naples. The city itself is beautiful, containing hundreds of splendid homes, excelled only by few cities in our own land. But think of the tragedies here enacted by politicians in the name of liberty! Ambition for office, greed, and graft have completely paralized the prosperity of this goodly land. The universal verdict by high and how, with possibly the exception of a class of grafters, is that American intervention was Haiti's only salvation. She had to be rescued from the relentless ravages of her own politicians. We invariably inquired of every prominent Haitian we met what he thought of American occupation, and the invariable answer was favorable. Some feared that it might mean oppression and the introduction of American race prejudice or the saerrife of their political freedom; but otherwise it was timely. Who blames the Haitians for jealously guarding the integrity of their nation? We too, trust that nothing will be done to destroy Haitian independence. We looked in vain for a monument to that noble chieftain, so well-known in America—Touissaint L'Overture; but we found that the Haitian does not honor him as the noblest representative of his country, but Desalanes who formulated the government. Back to "the occupation" the people generally approve it; and for the most part, the soldiers sent there have not been brutal or oppressive, as reported, but seem disposed to exercise the most friendly interest in the welfare of the people. The officers in command assured us that strict orders are given to all soldiers to avoid unnecessary harshness and cruelty, and that those who violate civil law are punished without mercy. We had several conferences with Admiral Caperton who gave us the information that everything was being done to assure the Haitian people of the friendly intentions of the American government. The Admiral is held in high esteem by the leaders throughout the island. Perhaps in a later letter we shall be able to give you additional facts about this wonderful island. Yours truly, C. S. BROWN, Winston, N. C. ST. LUKE MEETING AT ALLEN The public campaign meeting of the Independent Order of St. Luke, of which Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond, Va., is the secretary-treasurer, held at Allen A. M. E. Churvh, last Thursday, was one of the most successful held thus far. 152 new members being added to their ranks. After devotional services conducted by the pastor, Rev. P. J. Jordon, himself an enthusiastic member of the order, addresses were made by the Right Worthy Grand Chief, Dr. A. C. Garner of Washington. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker of Richmond, Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson, state deputy, of the District of Columbia, and others. Mrs. Mary Collins, state deputy for Maryland, presided. The refreshments were in charge of the Golden Link Social of the church, Mrs. M. Grayson, president. Closing remarks and benediction by Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, and also an ardent member of the order. A good collection was taken and presented to the church. SNOW HILL Snow Hill, Md., April 6.—Mr. Charles Waters, Mrs. Hattie Waters Miss Ann Handy, Miss Mabel Mollock and Miss Helen L. Yeager were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mrs. Georgana Purnell at her home. Miss Mary Hudson died Friday and was buried Sunday in the M. E. Cemetery. In the absence of the pastor, (Rev. Downs) Rev. E. J. Henry officiated. . Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson have a fine baby girl. . Mr and Mrs. L. V. Hughes and Mrs. Sadgwar, all of Philadelphia are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roxborough and were entertained at supper Thursday night by Mrs. Queen Henry and husband. . Mrs. Sadie Marshall left here Saturday to spend sometime in Wilmington, Del., with her husband. . Rev. J. A. F. Faust has returned for another year as pastor of the M. E. Church. Mr. Harry Schoolfield died Monday and was buried Wednesday in the Mt. Wesley Cemetery, Rev. E. J. Henry officiated. -FUNERAL OF ROBERT ELLIOTT One of the largest attended funerals ever held in this city was that of Mr. Robert A. Elliott, one of Baltimore's leading colored undertakers who died at his late residence Friday morning March 31, at 6.30. His funeral services were held at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon. The vicinity of the home of the deceased undertaker was lined with hundreds of his frends and acquaintances. Mr. Elliott learned the undertaking business under the late John Jordan, who was one of the most prominent colorel funeral directors here forty years ago. For thirteen years he worked for the late Undertaker William Hickman. He started in business for himself 20 years ago, and soon had the reputation of being the busiest colored undertaker in Baltimore. His wife worked indefatigably in helping him to build up his business, and he always gave her great praise for the deep interest she took. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ida Elliott Jones and Miss Alice R. Elliott. Mr. Elliott was noted for his many quiet charitable acts, no case of need failing to rouse his sympathy and aid. He was a member of many fraternal and social organizations, each of which had large delegations at the funeral. He was a member of the Elks, which had charge of his body; the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Nazarites, Jobs, Good Hopes, Moses, Queen Elizabeth Court of Calanthe, Doctor's Coachmen Junior Association, Coachmen's Union, Silver Spring Social, Linden Beneficial Association, Nonpariel, Tea Rose Circle, Public Waiter's Association and St. Johns Court. The colored undertakers acted as honorary pallbearers, among whom were Mr. John A. Toadwin, Charles G. Bailey, Theo. White, George Hooper, Alfred Freeland, George Holland, Leon Hall, Clarence Wright, Wilbert Brown and Chris. H. Johnson. The floral tributes were many and large and crowds of people followed the funeral to the cemetery. Interment was at Laurel Cemetery. Mr. Charles B. Jones and Edward A. Pye had charge of the funeral. QUEEN THEATER WELL ATTENDED The New Queen Theater. Lexington street, near Pine, is being well patronized under the management of Charles Mosely. In a desire to cater to the whims of the public, Mr. Mosely has engaged a stock company which will give good vaudeville, along with the latest motion pictures. HARPE3S FEBRY NOTES Harpers Perry, W. Va., April 5. — Prof. P. W Gibson and a number of his school pupils gave a very interesting entertainment at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church last week. A very attractive play entitled "Home Ties" was given at St. Carmel First Baptist Church for the benefit of the graded school piano fund, of which Emma Gaskins president. . . The county school teachers meeting was held at the school building, and was attended by the teachers of Clark and Jefferson counties. . . Rev. C. E. Green has been returned to the pastorate of John Mann M.E. Church. Revs. J. R. Augustus and wife, C. P. Baker and wife J. L. Martin and Mrs. Mary Leakins, who attended the conference at Richmond have returned home. . . Robert Parker has gone to Canada, where he expects to spend sometime. . . Mr. and Mr. Charles Meyers are rejoicing over a fine daughter. The funeral of Eugene Fortie, who died Sunday after a lingering illness, was held at St. John's A. M.E. Church Wednesday afternoon. Rev. P. W. Wortham officiated. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Fortie; his parents, Lloyd and Celia Fortie; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Jackson and Mrs. Cecilia Starkes, and two brothers, Lloyd and John Fortie. We wish to thank the many friends of Eugene Fortie for their kindness during his illness for their remembrances at his demise. By the family. --- Philadelphia, April 4.—Mr. Wm. Henry Wright, well known all throughout Maryland, died at his home, 2316 Jefferson street, Philadelphia on Monday, March 27, after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at Haven Memorial Church, where he was a member of the Trustee Board. Rev. J.R. Brown officiated, assisted by Revs. W. T. Hemsley and W. S. King. Interment was at Soldiers Cemetery. He leaves a wife and several children. HAMILTON—In sad but loving memory of our dear mother, Georgeana, who departed teis life one year ago April 3rd, 1915. A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. Dearest mother we have laid thee In the peaceful grave's embrace; But thy memory will be cheerished 'Till we see thy heavenly face. Sleep on dear mother and take your rest God called you home, he thought it best; He saw your suffering here so great, And opened wide His golden gates. By her loving daughters, Mrs. Ella Ellis, Miss Estella Hamilton MYERS—In loving remembrance of my brother James, who departed this life three years ago April 4th, 1913. But one that comes to me in my sadness He is free from all sickness and pain; And I trust when my journey is ended, I will meet my brother again. By his devoted sister, Lillian Myers! COTTMAN—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear daughter and sister, Sadie Clara, who departed this life one year ago April 5th, 1915. Others may forgetful prove, Endless is a mother's love; Mother, cease thy weeping, Angels around me smile, We are only parted, Just for a little while. By her loving mother. What grief and pain she suffered here None of us will ever know; For Jesus took her home with Him Where no tears will ever flow. We saw her sufferings, heard her sighs, With throbbing heart and streaming eyes; But now she calmly sleeps at last All pain, all grief, all sorrows past. By her sisters Amelia and Emma. Asleep in Jesus, precious thought With peace and life eternal fraught; He said whose palm upholds the sky, Believing, ye shall never die. By her sister, Annie. Kind hands tried to save her Sighs and tears were all in vain; Happy angels came and bore her, From this weary world of pain. By her devoted grandmother Amelia Logan. Oh tee misery of that dread evening When I stood around her bed; Till death stole upon her sottily And I knew her soul had fled. By her aunt, Minnie Holmes. We cannot understand why we must part From those we love so dear; But God, Who beth all things well, Will sometimes make us laugh. By her uncle Harry Logan SYE—In sad and loving remembrance of our dear son, Elmer, who died two years ago, April 5th, 1914. Two sad and lonely years have passed Since our darling son breathed his last; Oh how we miss the voice we loved so well. Only a mother's heart can tell. Dearest son, how we miss you Since from earth you went away; Farewell, dear son, is an awful word, Which pierces a mother's heart; But, oh it is the will of God— Our dearest ones must part. By Mother and Father. My heart in deep sorrow returns to the day As memory recalls how death bore thee away And left me in tears, in grief and in pains Wheu I stood at your bedside two years ago. WHITING—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband. Lewis Whiting, who departed this life eight years ago April 4, 1908. Gone but not forgotten now and never will be. Dear husband thou hast left me In this sad and lonely world They may I have forg't, you No my darling I never will When tears are streaming I often think of you Who did love and cherish me, Though grief is the only thing Life cannot call its own. By his loving wife, J. M. Whiting --- LEATHERBURY—Annie M., below mother of J. C. Westcott and Mary S. Ware. Funeral at her late residence, 438 East twenty-third street Friday April 7th, at 2 p. m. Relatives and friends were respectfully Invented. Interment In Mount Auburn Cemetery. A CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Florence McDowell Clash who died at her home, 1409 Myrtle avenue on March 28th, after a brief illness, for her kindness, for her kindness during her illness, and for the beautiful floral tributes after death. Anthony Clash, Susie A. Wright, Baxter McDowell, Andrew McDowell. Miss Eliza Ward, of New York, spend a few days visiting friends at home in Mt. Winans this week. Bethel A.M.E. Sunday School Miss Alice Sampson, Teacher WILL REND AN INTERESTING PROGRAM Sunday, April 9th, 1916 3.30 to 4.30 O'CLOCK PROGRAM Recitation, Solo Paper Recitation Solo Overture, Solo Draft, Solo Estelle Carroll and Estelle Langley Solo Mandolin Solo Solo Remark, by Supt. Miss Edith Myers Miss Bestrice Russell Mrs. Fearar Miss Elaine Grace Mr. George Van Hockey Mrs. Nellie Wedge Mrs. Carroll Mr. Oliver Nichols Mr. Albert Cheesley Mr. Howard Tolley Mr. Thaddeus Geoffrey Your Palms Reveal Your Entire Life Are you anxious to know anything consult; LEO S OSMAN 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. A. Archibald, M. D. "Osman's Readings are accurate and reliable." Rev. 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 Seilde 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." Lundovisi, the French Dramatic Author. "Osman read my inmost mind, was very wonderful." Count F. C. von Dumbrowski. Consultation days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, Hours 9 to 9. No readings by mail. Call at 1625 Pennsylvania Ave. Twenty-five Thousand Dollars as Easter Loans on Real Estate. Your loan made in thirty minutes time. All you will have to do try it. G. L. PENDLETON, Atty. 118 E. Lexington St. (opposite court house) Phone: Office St. Paul 3746; Residence Mad 1723 J. (cut this out) FOR SALE—Three 3-story houses 2000 block Druid Hill avenue, sewer connected; gr. rents $100. each; price $1,800 can be bought to terms. Apply to A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle avenue. FOR SALE—Three story house in the 500 block Mosher street in fee in first class condition. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. ORGANIST OF TRINITY A. M. BY LOCAL TALENT A RECITAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH M. THE PUBLIC INVITED ALL GAME.. April 5, to THURSDAY, APRIL 13 BETHEL CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL Second Team FOR GIRLS [High School] Come early and see the fun MUSICAL TREAT AND W. HAYES CHURCH FRIDAY, MAY 5th, 1916 At 8:30 o'clock Parker, Sec'y. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor 25 CENTS CEE to the persons selling the high- lights over 25, for the BIRY BENEFIT... MARKET ARMORY ING, MAY 10th, 1916 of the Advisory Board Can be secured at 217 Division St.: 1826 Druid Hill MARGATO ORCHESTRA MAKE, DIRECTOR 25 CENTS Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, President Day Nursery committee of Arrangements STATEMENT CONDITION OF THE Association, Inc. HINGTON, D. C. AT THE MADISON STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 9th, at 4 P. M. THE PUBLIC INVITED A RARE MUSICAL TREAT BY MR. ROWLAND W. HAYES AT SHARP ST. MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH FRIDAY, MAY 5th, 1916 Under the auspices of the Choir. At 8:30 o'clock Mrs. Annie H. Lee, Chairman Mrs. M. S. Parker, Sec'y. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor ADMISSION 25 CENTS Two Handsome Prizes given FREE to the persons selling the highest number of tickets over 25, for the WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 10th, 1916 Under the auspices of the Advisory Board First prize: a $12,990 Parker Lamp, donated by H. Wels & Son, 891 Pennsylvania Avenue; second prize: a Coal, donated by Mr. Artur E. Poultry, 411 N. Charles Street. No tickets reserved after April 18th. Tickets can be secured at 2147 Division St., 1826 Druid Hill Ave.; 515 Mlsher St., and the Day Nursery Building. ADMISSION 25 CENTS D.: W. T. Carr, President Advisory Board Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, President Day Nursery T. H. Waters, Chairman Committee of Arrangements Total Income during the year Total Disbursements during the year Real Estate owned by Company $41,488.68 Mortgage Loans on Real Estate $137 Bonds & Stocks owned by Co. (book value) $160,646.15 Cash in Office, in Banks and Trust Co.'s $1258.61 Bills Agents Balance $1886.80 Market Value of Real Estate over book value $9,808.88 Premiums and Assessments collected not $4700.41 - $41,438.68 - $137 book value) $160,646.15 best Co.'s $1258.61 - $1886.10 book value $9,808.88 noted not n $4700.41 - $219,876.53 months due $1880.50 warrant value $20,082.15 turned over to the Association Gross Assets Agents Balance more than three months due $1880.50 Book value Bonds, Stocks over market value $20,082.15 1915. $5,656,558.49 1915. Ind. $373,513.50 Material $35,497.18 Material $2,503.56 Industrial $2,606.56 State Insurance Department, Baltimore. Md. The above is a true abstract, taken from the Association, Inc. of Washington, D. C. for on file in this Department. SHEHAN, Insurance Commissioner. Amount at risk in U. S. Dec. 31, 1915 $5 Amount written in Md. during 1915. Ind. $ Premiums in Md. in 1915, Industrial Losses paid in Md. in 1915, Industrial Losses incurred in Md. in 1915, Industrial State of Maryland, Office of the State Insurance Department, Baltimore, Md., March 29, 1916. I hereby certify that the above is a true abstract, taken from the Annual Statement of the National Benefit Association, Inc. of Washington, D. C. for the year ending December 31, 1915, now on file in this Department. NM. MASON SHEHAN, Insurance Commissioner. SPECIAL NOTICE MY FRIEND, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? If we teach you FREE, will you take a COURSE? We will meet you half way. OUR COMBINED SYLLABUS METHOD of teaching makes everything as plain as day. Nothing like it ever offered before. Teach you without leaving home. English branches, Bible, Training Course, Complete Theological, Civil Service Course, Shorthand, etc. Send stamp to HOME INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT, 1513 E. Monument street, Baltimore, Md. Two 3 story houses 1700 block McCulloh street, in first class condition; will sell on easy terms. Apply 1115 Myrtle avenue. SPECIAL NOTICE The public in general is cordially invited to witness the first grand mock conference to be held at Mt. Calvary First Independent M. E. Church, 709 Pennsylvania avenue near Orchard street, Friday April 14th. Admission 10 cents. Do not miss this rare treat. Full of laughter, inspiration and helpful to all that shall attend. Miss Lizzie Johnson, presiding bishop; James L. Williams, Pastor. FOR SALE CHEAP—A bargain two 2 story houses in the 1900 block White street; long yards; sewer connections; marble steps. Will sell for $650.00 each. Terms $250.00 cash, balance $3.50 per week pays all expenses. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle avenue. Phone: Mad. 3664 W. FOR SALE—Beautiful 2 story house in the 1800 block Division street; six rooms and bath; long yard; rooms private in excellent condition See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle avenue. PROF. LLEWELLYN WILSON CHURCH, ASSISTED WILL GIVE AT THE MADISON STREET SUNDAY, APRIL 9th, at 4 P. M. ..BASKET BALL Postponed from Wednesday, April IN THE CHAPEL OF DUNBAR Vs. Second Team JUNIOR GIRLS Vs. SENIOR Two Games for 10 Cents A RARE MUSIC BY MR. ROWLAND AT SHARP ST. MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Under the auspices of the Choir. Mrs. Annie H. Lee, Chairman Mrs. M. S. ADMISSION Two Handsome Prizes given FREE est number of tickets DAY NURSE AT THE RICHMOND WEDNESDAY EVENT Under the auspices of First prize: a $12.00 Parlor Lamp, donated by the prize, half-ton of Coal, donated by Mr. Arthur E. No tickets reserved after April 15th. Tickets Ave. $15 Mosher St., and the Day Nursery Building MUSIC BY THE FULL FIELD PROF. EUBIE BURKE ADMISSION D. W. T. Carr, President Advisory Board T. H. Waters, Chairman CONDENSED SHOWING THE C National Benefit OF WASHING December 31st, 1915. Total Income during the year Total Disbursements during the year Real Estate owned by Company Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Bonds & Stocks owned by Co. (bo Cash in Office, in Banks and Tru Bills Agents Balance Market Value of Real Estate over Premiums and Assessments colle turned over to the Associatic Gross Assests Agents Balance more than three Book value Bonds, Stocks over ma BY NEGOTIATION $272,767.66 $248,566.51 $21,968.95 $197,907.58 $2.518 $7,251.17 $357.63 $10,106.80 TO Mr. and Mrs. HOMESEEKER this is your last chance to purchase one of the re- arch front, brick houses, six rooms and bath, cellars, electric lights, sewerage connection, Kelley Ave., at Dixon Park Station, in Mt. guaranteed by Title Guarantee and Trust Compa- Open Sunday from 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. ly to U. G. TYLER & ARTHUR N. ROGERS rooms. 21 EAST SARATOGA ST. HONEY FOR HOUSEKEEP This is your last chance to purchase one of the remaining two-story porch front, brick houses, six rooms and bath, furnace, cemented cellars, electric lights, sewerage connection, etc. Situated on Kelley Ave., at Dixon Park Station, in Mt. Washington. Title guaranteed by Title Guarantee and Trust Company. Open Sunday from 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. Apply to U. G. TYLER & ARTHUR N. ROGERS Easy terms. 21 EAST SARATOGA STREET MONEY FOR HOUSEKEEPERS "YOU CAN BORROW" 10.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.19 per m. 25.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.43 per m. 50.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.92 per m. or amounts in proportion. You get full amount. Northwestern Loan Company 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE D VILLIAGE WEDDING & CHICKEN AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 10th, 1916, 8:00 FOR BENEFIT OF RALLY GIVEN BY A COMMITTEE OF LA ADMISSION 20 CENTS SUPPER FREE Johnson, President Mrs. Mary Lee, Treas. Rev. J. W. Sanders, Pastor BLE WORKERS' CONFERENCE AT UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street Over the auspices of Union Baptist Sunday DAY AND TUESDAY, APRIL 10th and 11th Teachers, teachers and students of Union Baptist Sunday School invite the Conference. The aim of the Conference is to bring together every purpose of studying and improving, if possible, Bible School manag- er. Speakers will address the meetings and all Bible workers should attend. All subjects for general discussion. Of the Speakers for the Conference: Mrs. D. G. Mack. Mr. T. Booker, Rev. Beal Elliott, Dr. J. R. L. Diggs, Dr. J. Min- dale, D. C. Cult Bible Classes of Allen A. M. E. Sum- Of Allen A. M. E. Church Lexington and Carlton Streets Sive Their First Reception at the above name ON MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 10th, 1916 S. Booker, Secretary Y. M. C. A., will be print- ed solos will be rendered by Mesdames An- nie Craig and Mr. Winfred Braxton. Special Orchestra selections. Subscription of 25 Cents gives You Admission and Reception Table. You will be in charge of an experience caterer. The classes and the public are invited to this big affair. THE ADULT BIBLE CLASSES Shop L. J. Coppin, Mr. Wm. Butter, teacher; No. 2, Bishop J. Albert J. Taylor, No. 3, Sarah Tanner, Mrs. L. A. Jordan, teacher; No. 4, Russell Prisby, teacher; No. 5, Mrs. Mary Y. Handy, Mrs. Clara Allen, Mrs. Geneva Butler, teacher; No. 7, Fannie Coppin, M. Alice Johnson, Teacher Rev. P. J Jor- Howard D. Brent, Supt. Mrs. Susie St. Don't forget the date, Monday, April 10th, ...A JAPANESE OPERETY THE PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM Be given under the auspices of Madison Street Presbyterian Mison St. Presbyterian Church, Madison SRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 14th, 1916, at 8 o'clock Japanese Social by the Penny Club after the Play. $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 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. Rev. L. W. Sanders, Pastor Mrs. Mamie Wilkens, Secretary 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 invites all Bible workers to attend this Conference. The aim of the Conference is to bring together every Bible Schooler for the purpose of studying and improving, and managing the materials, methods, Prominent Speakers and all Bible workers should avail himself of the conference. All subjects open for general discussion. Some of the Speakers for the Conference: Mrs. D. G. Mack. Mr. Thomas F. Jones, Mr. S. S. 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. The menu will be in charge of an experience caterer. All Bible classes and the public are invited to this big affair. THE ADULT BIBLE CLASSES No. 1, Bishop L. J. Coppin, Mr. Wn, Butter teacher; No. 2, Bishop J. Albert Johnson, Mr. Archie Gray, teacher; No. 3, Mrs. Twn, Teacher; Mrs. L. A. Jordan, teacher; No. 4, Mrs. Rosa J. Martin, Mrs. Annie Russel Friby, teacher; No. 5, Mrs. Fary. Handy, Mrs. Clara Gray, teacher; No. 6, Mrs. Sarah Allen, Geneva Butler, teacher; No. 7, Mrs. Fannie Coppin, Miss Alice Johnson, Miss Alice Johnson, Teacher Rev. P. J Jordan, Pastor Mr. Howard D. Brent, Supt. Mrs. Susie Stansbury, Sec. Don't forget the date, Monday, April 10th, 1916 Will be given under the auspices of Madison Street Presbyterian Church At Madison St. Presbyterian Church, Madison St., near Park Av FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 14th, 1916, at 8 o'clock Japanese Social by the Penny Club after the Play ADMISSION 10 CENTS W. Lawson, Pianist Mr. Roscue Mitchell, Supt. Rev. L. Z. PASTORAL RECEPTION WILL BE GIVEN AT ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. Lexington Street, near Pine Evening, April 11, 1916 .. Under the auspices of Mr. of the Chur ICHETS 15 CENTS Refreshments Maria Contes, President Tara Sample, Secretary Mrs. Rachel Chaney Rev. P. W. Worthen HEAR THE HINDOO PRINCE REV. RAM SINGH DER PASTORAL RECEPTION WILL BE GIVEN AT ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street, near Pine Tuesday Evening, April 11, 1916 Under the auspices of Members and Friend of the Church TICKETS 15 CENTS Refreshments Free Mrs. Lizzie Coates, President Miss Dora Sample, Secretary Mrs. Rachel Chaney, Vice President Rev. P. W. Worthum, Pastor AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH TUESDAY EVEN'G, APRIL 11, 1916, AT 8:30 O'CLOCK His thrilling experiences in the present European war and his stories of the part played by colored men (the East Indian and the African) in his native people. His father a ruler of 31,000 black people and "How and Why He Forsook His Country for Christianity." This is an opportunity you should not miss. GRAND RECITAL BY THE ALPHIAN SINGING ASSOCIATION At Whatcoat M. E. Church, Pine and Franklin Streets Monday Evening, April 10th, 1916 For benefit of Sunday School ADMISSION 10 CENTS REFRESHMENTS ON SALE Rev. J. A. Holmes, Pastor Miss M. Edyth Cooper, Secretary ..VESPER SERVICES.. The following grant music program: Piano selection by little Miss Georgia McMechen, Girls Glee Club of the High School; violin solo by Miss Bertha Milbourne; tenor solo by Mr. Rush; piano solo by Miss Eliza Wilson; vocal solo by Miss Jennie Smith; vii din solo by Miss Heyward; recitation, "Hagar," by Miss Alma Kelly; Boys Glee Club of High School; U.A. G. Uygul; vocal solo by Macey; violin solo by Club M. C. Pritchard; solo solo by Miss Virginia Berry; organ solo by Mr. Liewellyn Wilson; vocal solo by Mrs. Ruth McAbee. SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOR Committee: Mrs. Bertha K. Hurst and Mrs. J. W. Sandra. Rev. J. W. Sanders, Pastor AMES MEMORIAL M.E. CHURC Carey and Baker Streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1863 N. Calhoun St. The church where you will receive a heart welcome especially if you are a stranger 6.30 a. m., Olass. Thomas Lane, Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject, "Riches Meeting Poverty." 2.30 p.m., Sunday School and Teachers Training Class. 3.45 p. m. Ames congregation at Payne Memorial, Laurens and Calhoun streets. Children's church meets every Friday Banking department begins this week. BASURY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexington Sts. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor. Residence: 1830 E. Eager St. 11 a. m. Sarmon by the pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Mr. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.15 p. m. Eworth League. Mrs Cora Mary Jones, President. Splendid programme. Morgan College Glee Club 8 p. m. Sermon. 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. "The Four Beasts and the Throne" 2.20 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Memorial services of the Council of Clubs, consisting of the Nonpareil, Linen and Doctor's Coachmen's Associations. Special program. Every member and friend invited. EASTEKN M. E. FIRE AND BOL. GHOST CHURCH McElderry Street and Patterson Park Avenue Rev Alfred Young Pastor Residence: 619 Tulchin Street 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Thos, H. Lee 2 30 p. m.. Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 n. m. Pastor Revival during the week. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green Pastor 11 a. m. Preaching. 2.30 p. m. Sunday school. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Communion. 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. Mr. K. D. Ragland, Pres. of Brother hood. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURC? Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., Pastor 10 a. m., Bible Class. T. H. Smith Instructor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. Communion. 2 p. m., Sunday School. M. Q. Dorsey. Supt. pastor. 4 p. m. Bible Class Prof. J. H. Lockerman, Instructor 5 p. m. Epworth League 7.30 p. m. The pastor, choir and congregation will visit Bethel A. M. E. Church. Residence: 614 W. Middle St. 11 a. m. Special Sermon by pastor subject, "Can two walk together except they be agreed. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 4.30 p. m. Young People's Meeting. 8 p. m. Special Sermon by pastor SPECIAL All capains and mem bers are requested to report envelopes and tickets as this is the close of navy Class Tuesday, James Moore, leader. RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTS Brud Hill Ave. and Robert St. G. P. Rodgers, Pastor Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a. m. Freaching Service 11.30 a. m. Vesper Service 3.30 p. m. Special sermon Sunday night April 9 p. m., subject, "Four Angels old- ing the Four Wings of the Lath." All are invited to be present. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street Rev B. H. Knight, Pastor STEWARDS DAY Bro. John Mitchell, President 10 a. m. Class. Bro. James Wood. Leader. 11 a. m. Rev. C. G. toleman. 2 p. m. Sunday school 6.30 p. m. C. E. L. 8 p. m. Preaching by Rev. G. W. Foulte. Mrs. Hattie Woods, Pres. O. D. L. H. McCowan, Sup. T. E. PLEY LEE CHURCH Orioles and Ann streets Rev C. K. ed. browne, Pastor Res. 1611 Mulderry St. 9 a. m. Union Class 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor sub Lesson From the Act. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School. Muses Johnson, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. G. L. Hooper or Pilgrim Baptist Church. 4 p. m. Class 6 p. m. League. Estella Butler, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. G. W. Johnson All are welcome. Tuesday and Wednesday nights Class Friday night. Prayer Meeting. Clifton D Perry, Church Clerk GRACE PRESBYERIAN CHURCH S. W. Cor. Diphin and Litting Sts. Rev Thomas H. Lee, D. D. Acting Pastor, Res. 552 Dolphin St. 11 a. m. resching by the pastor, sunject, "The Precious Seed." 3 p. m. Sunday School W. G. Thomas, Supt resching by the pastor. 8 p. m. Pleading, and passed, subject, "Sufficient grace." Free seats and a cordial welcome. Every possible attention given to visitors and strangers, TRINITY A. M. E. CHURC 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. 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. George L. White, D. D., Pastor Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church, choir and congregation. 6 p. m., A C E. League. 7.45 p. m. Parting words by pastor. Tuesday night April 11th, last Love-feast. Come and hear the Dollar Money Roll. Robt. H. Gross, Supt. W. L. Wilson, president A. C. E. League. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. ORCHCH Cailhoun and Laurens Streets Rev J. G. Martin, Pastor Residence: 1342 Calhoun Street Sunday April 9, 1916 Class Leaders rally. A handsome Bible will be presented to the leader reporting the largest amount 11 a.m. Sermon D. Dr. G, Hill, D.D. 2 p.m. Sunday school 3.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. A. J. Mitchell of Ames Mem. M. E. Church 5.30 p.m. Class. H. C. Edelin, leader 6.30 Allen C. E. League will be conducted by the president, officers and members of the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church's League. Come early to secure seats. 8 p.m. Sermon by Rev. Matthias Williams of Mt. Zion M. E. Church. Dollar Money Roll will be called on Monday April 10th, Pastoral reception Mrs. Eliza Queen, President of the Stewardess Board. Let every member be present. Tuesday 8 p.m. entertainment by the ushers; Prince Herman the great magician will be present Chas. E. Tilghman, Pres. of Ushers. J. E. Neal, Supt. S.N. Nehemish Haughton, Pres. A.C.E.L. Wm. M. Harrison, Sec.y of Trustee Board MT. MORIAH A. M. E. CHUICH An apolis, Md. Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor Sunday April 9, 1916 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Briscoe. 3 p.m. Sermon by Rev. A. Dennis of Eastport, his chair and congregation 8 p.m. Memorial service of the Elks All of the good friends are invited to be with us on this finishing day. Trust God. Dear editor of the greatest Negro informer in the world I desire to say to the readers that Men's Day at Mt. Moriah A. M. E Church raised $165.36. Jas. A. Bri.coe, Pastor ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Special sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. The sup- erintendent desires to see parents and scholars. 8.30 p. m. Sermon to St. Mary's Household No. 8, of the United Ordea of Seven Wise Men. 4 30 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Good music and excellent program. 8 p. m. Special Farewell Sermon by pastor. All members are expected to be present We welcome strangers. Willism Butler Pres. A. C. E. L. Howard D.贤. Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. OHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles Rev. I. N. Hoss, D.D., Pastor. 7 a. m. Class 10 a. m. Bible Class. Closing service of the Conference Year 11 a. m. Preaching by pastor and the installation of the officers Sunday School and Teachers Board. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School r. C. Tolton, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Preaching to the Empty Stocking Association. Invitation has been extended to more than 15 or 20 clubs to be present. Mrs. Nettie Wight, pres., Mrs Mahala Wilson, seev. Mr. J. Murray, Press 8 p.m. Services under his auspices of the Church Aid society, sermon by the postor, Mrs. Mary L. Crew press, Miss Liais Thompson, secy. E. Every member who have not paid their dollar money will please report. The dollar roll will be called Tuesday night. Some and hear our name. HANDY MEM. A M E. H I R C H Baker and Bruce Streets Rev J. M. Boston, Pastor Personage: 519 Gold Street Sunday will be Men's Day Rally 11 a.m. Sermon by a stranger. 2.30 p.m. Su day school 3.30 p.m. Men's Day service will open and we will have addresses by some of the best speakers in this city. 8 p.m. The pastor will deliver his cloing address. Others will be presen- t. to speak. FIRST INDEPENDENT A.M.R 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 30 p.m. Sunday School. 4 p.m. Class. 8 p.m. Sermon by pastor. Wednesday night. Class. All are invited to attend. Frederick Debney, Secy C. H. Hanley, Treas George & Ogston Sta. F. R. Wiliams D. D. Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor and Baptizing, subj ct, "Christian Character." 2.30 p. m. Sunda School. 3 p. m. Communion Service. 8 p. m. Special sermon, to young convert and evangelistic services. Mr. E. S. Sharp, East New Market, R. F. D. No. 1, colored, WANTS A LADY TO KEEP HOUSE for him on a farm, between 35 and 45 years of age. I will give good pay. Dorchester county, Md. Mr. Baxter McDowell, of Buxton Iowa and Mr. Andrew McDowell of Walker Minnesota are in the city having been called to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Florence McDowell Clash, p --- FT —e—r ee a e oe ee Ee i mL Gt A Eee PEN Ee ee RET Ry eto a us Ce Py Mtr tae rious Ga Ee WAL na Pe ee ee ee Pe eee ne EEN Ce ERI OU Ceres A ee See gee SUPT aN : eS : THE AFRO-AMERICAN Bema - SUE ote eed SEC IIO arene bata et nase todas a oe ae a <a En Se Se if | IT KEEPS THE HAIR SOFT ij AND SMOOTH | ASELINE HAIR \/ TONIC is the . natural remedy for ¥ coarse and falling hair ase Ine and dry scalp. It puts ee new life into the very al oS of hair_ and makes it soft, glossy | HAIR TONIC and healthy Jooking. zi ; VASELINE HAIR ‘ Ga TONIC invigorates the | ‘ I il scalp and keeps it clean. | =m It is the zatural treat- | ———\\ ment for falling hair, re dandruff, etc. ea peng In 25¢ and 50c bottles, ie at drug and department oe | stores, / fers) | Ulustrated - booklet on eo | “Vaseline’’ products —= mailed free on request. - CHESEBROUGH MANUFACTURING CO. (Consolidated) State ‘Street New York AN MEMORIAM & OBITUARY pamarch 30, ida mM. waere a masitrly oe Zion was preached by Rev. Henry Holland. Jaterment in the church cemetery. “Miss. Lyles was a member of the Ladies “Aid:Soctety.. She was a graduate of the Gettyburg High School in 1909, under- Prot. 1. W, aoke, also received her Bach ‘lor of Arts from Morgan College in 19:3, She taught: in Valley Institute at Front “Royal, Va., January 1914. She was a dele vate to the Epworth League and _Sunday “School Conventicm September 1915,at Met- ‘zopolitan M,,£ Church. She leaves to mourn toeir loss a host of relatives and friends. "Death has robbed us of a loved one =) More than human hearts can tel! ©. Friends may think we'll svon forget her =. Jesus doeth all things well. © By Kev. W. U. and Mrs. Hanna J. Lyles. ge CARD OF THANK> "5 Mrs. Lear Taylor wishes to thank her many friends and visitors during the: briet “illness of her devoted niece Miss Hanna J. “Lyles, and also for floral contributions. -* CURTIS—In sad but loving memory of <cmy dear husband Mr. Rovert Curtis, who = departed this fe three years ago April 2, 1915 at 4 p.m. “<< That voice: in the afternoon came he “<2 started up here "A mortal arrow pierced his frame, he : fell'bnt felt no pain "The, pains of death are past, labor and ©... sorrow cease “And life's long warfare closed at Jast, his soul is found in peace By his wile and daughter Mrs. Beulah: Harvey. 2 TRUSTY—Mrs Jane Trusty on March 28, beloved wife of the late Abraham ‘Trusty and mother of Abraham Jr, and Thomas H.. Trusty, ‘and the late ‘Sara Hemsley, entered into rest_at her late ‘residence, 741: Dover street. Funeral (rom ‘the above audress, Friday, March 31st, at 2 p.m, Rev. J. H. Holmes officiated. The “ decease:: was. barn in, Cambridge, Md., 89 years and was a descendant of the late “Thomas Winston -family. Her maiden name was June Allen. CARDS OF THANKS © Messr ‘Thomas H. and Abraham Trusty ‘wish to thunk their many friends for their “kindness during the brief illness of their mother and for flowers contributed ar her -death, Me. George W. Henson wishes to thank Riis many friends for thelr kindness toward This father during his illness and for the ‘Alvwers contributed at his death, = CARTER—Emily Carter, on: April 2, beloved mother of Mrs. Alice Parker and -devoted daughter of Mrs, Ollie D. Robin- gon, ‘and’ friend of Mrs. Julia Blue and °Mis¢’Annie Bunton, entered into rest at Shervlate’ ‘residence, 1533 Division street. Funeral from Perkins Square Baptist Church’ on Tuesday, April 3, at 2p. 1. Rev, F. R..Williams officiated; interment in Laurel Cemetery. “Death has robbed us of a loved one ‘More than human hearts can tell ~“Frlenids may think we'll soon forgzt her “Jesus doeth all things well. !Mrs, Alice Parker wishes to thank her ‘many frienus for their kind: ess during the fllness of her mother and tur the fioral contributions at death. < BENNETT--On March 27, Mrs: Sarah J. Bennelt, beloved wife of the late Stephen Bennett und devoted mother of -Mr...James, Misses Rosie and Alverta ‘Smith, Piss Eleonora Smith and: Frank ‘Bennett, enterca into rest at her late resi- dence, 1633 S. 2Ist street, Philadelphia, “Pa:' Funeral from the residence of her “son, Mr. Char-es H. Bennett of 329 West Preston street, Baltimore, Friday March Bist al 2p m. <“Death has robbed us’ of a mother Mare than human hearts can tell “ja Friends may think we'll soon forget her “<2, Jesus doeth ail things well. “<: Mr, Charles -H. Bennett wishes to thank his many friends for their kindness during “the: illness of his mother, and for the “floral contributions at her death. ‘ CARD OF THANKS “Mrs: Octavia Shelton 1526 Ashland ave- ‘nue, who has been confined to her home for the past eight weeks suffering from ‘bronchitis is able to be. out again, She ‘desires to thank Rev. Dr. P. C. Neal pas- ‘for-of First Baptist Church; Mrs, Annie ‘Thompson, Mrs. Annie Spicer, Mr. Green, ‘members of Brothers and Sisters of Moses ‘No.5. for thetr hearty sympathy and kind- ‘ness during her illness, ‘and attending ‘physician Dr. Charles H. Fowler for his. -generous treatment, SMITH—Joseph H. Smith, son’ of nel Smith, pastor of Salem Baptist Church hoon ted ‘this life on March 27, 1916. God has called him oh how sad | © Sand he listened to the call ! ‘{:Hastening to his home in Heaven “= Though he had to'leave us all. | 5We do not know the pains you bore = | We did not: see you die But only know you slept away "Without saying goodbye. “0h how hard we tried to save him G-sPrayers and tears were all in vain 2) Happy angels came and bore him ees From this world ‘of teil and pain. "eRarewell dear Joseph, aysad farewell The last hours no tongue can tell “Your stay on earth was short but sweet We hope In Heaven some day to meet. <5), By the members of the church. Br PRESENTED HANDSOME FLORAL DESIGN ‘The North Baltimore Social presented a ‘beautiful floral design at the funeral of a "deceased sister.of the Order of Good Hope "and. Queen of Sheba: Court No. 38, Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, who departed this life April'2, at her. late'residence 1715 Latrobe zstreet, "The officers and members of the ‘social: are’.as ‘follows: Naymon Hyman, resident; Noah’ S.. Hill, vice president; E}2Cole, assistant secretary; James A: Saun- ders, treasurers: Will: Topman, . secretary; ‘and’ Joseph T, Robinson, sergeant-at-arms. fembers: Jobin Gallon, John snalth, James SWinston; ‘Rugene Cohen, Joseph Hil. (JamesiC? Stalth, Charles Diggs, Thorton ‘Youngs John TRonas, - Herbert Robinson, ore Reed,” Nathan). Roltins,: and Nor. PAGE—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Alexander Page, who denarted this life seven yeats ago, April 3. 1909. Gone but not forgotten. Lord thy word has made me bold Let thy.will my future mold Let thy love my life enfold ‘Ill I reach the gates of gold. By his loving wife, Carrie V. Page. . HAGERSTOWN NOTES |. Hagerstown, Md ,April 6,—Kev. -H. A. Johnson, pastor of Asbury M. E, Chureh was congratulated on his return. A reception was ten- dered him and family by the Ladies’ Aid Society. Words of welcome were given by Rev. and Mrs J. C. Newman, Rev. and Mrs. R S. Ford, R. W. Stennet and Mr. Jerry Dorsey. . . The young peo- ple’s social rendered a fine program Sunday evening. . . The young men of the ‘Dramatic: Club enter- tained the ladies of the Freewill Baptist Chureh in a social. The waiters in full dress were Mr. Brown, Mr. Smith,Mr. Frank Balis, Clifford Balis, John Reed, Paul Hipkin, Emanuel Hill and Mr. Stevenson. . . A very successful candle rally was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Hubert Schelow died Thursday March 30, of pneumonia. He was buried from the home of dr. and Mrs. R. C. Barnum. . . Mrs. [Caroline Banum is quite ill. . Mr. Earl Douglass left fur Johnstown, Pa, . . Mrs. Marion Harris paid a visit to Baltimore. . , Lawyer J. R. Clifford of Martinsburg, W.Va., paid a visit here. . . Mrs. Hannah Harris and daughter paid a visit to Harrisburg, Pa. . . Miss Bessie Williams is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Collins, of Mercersburg,. Pa. CRISFIELD JOTTINGS Crisfield, Md.. April 6.—Danie! J. Water filled the pulpit at 10:48 at Shiloh M. E. Church and E. C. Miles at ‘night... Mrs. Heler Brickhouse, of Baltimore, is making her home with her brother-in-law, Mr, James E. Coulbourn, . . The exercises of the commencement week of ‘the Crisfield public schoo! will be held on the following dates; Annual Sermon, Sunday Apri! 9; debate, Marion vs. Crisfield, Tues: day, April 11; closing exercises, Thursday, April 13, H, T. Me Bride is the principal. , EASTON ITEMS Easton, Md., April 6.—A.sue- cessful contest rally was held at Bethel A, M. E. Church Sunday. Over $10 was raised. Mrs. James Copper and Mrs. Bertha Miller were in charge. . . The funeral of Albert Thomas was held at Asbury M, E, Church Tuesday. . . Mis. Mary Gooley is spending a few weeks in Washington. Spec. No. 1144 FUNERAL OF PROMINENT SCHOOL TEACHER Cambridge, Md., April 6.— Funeral services for Prof. Alonzo H. Long, supervisor of colored schools in. Dorchester county, who died on Tuesday of last week, were | held the following day in Waugh | M. E. Church, Rev. W. H. Mano- kov, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church officiated in the absence of Rev. D.: HB. Hargis, who was in Philadelphia attending the sessions of the Delaware M. E. Conference, Prof. Arthur R, Spaid, superin- tendent of schools for the courty, paid a splendid tribute to the life and services of the deceased. Resolutions were read from the teachers of the county and the choir of Waugh. Church, of which he was amember The remains were tak- en to Cape May, N. J., for inter- ment. Prof. Long was one of the most active members of the Mary- land State Colored Teachers’ Asso- ciation. ANNAPOLIS:JOTTINGS Annapolis, April 6.—Rev. E. 8. Williams, pastor of Asbury Church who was in Philadelphia, has re- turned home. . . Mr. Chase, of Eastport is quite ill at the Emerg- ency Hospital. . . The entertain- ment given by the teachers Thurs- day night at Asbury Chureh was largely attended. . . Rev. J. A. Briscoe is making preparation for conference. . . Miss Catherine Fazier has gone to New York to reside, . . Mrs. Mamie. Parker and son have gone to Philadelphia to res:de. ‘The Legis‘ature during its closing hours passed the bill providing a minimum term of seven months of or colored schools. The bill had the endorsement of the State Board of Education, former Governor Goldsborough, State Superintendent of Education Stephens, the Mary- land Colured State Teachers’ Asso- ciation and other agencies. Appro- priations were also given to Prin- ceas Anne Academy, the Colored State Normal School and other in- scitutions. a IO f We Lead—Others Follows | ! wal carry a fall line of Human Hat Combings made in Puffs ] and Braids. ] MADAME J. CREDITP’S ( Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors $440 DRUID HILL AVENUE \ Entrance on Dolphin St. 2nd‘floor * De a Ni al | TO THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE LATE ALEXANDER T. HEMSLEY L wish to announce to the general public that Ibave taken ap the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an edicient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for all past favors ‘and hoping for s:continuance of the same, J em respectfully yours SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Ce a an eM bes sos Lunes nina 2) ae ER ea NES chord oni ad oA une a ae eras ECT iene eg oS ha ai ores MONET Sei eR RRO TREO to Bee ee BS POF coxcgipecntay cure. Cane Bec hiner Seies ate Gtk ev gia eh Pe eee er Os a Basa Line et eae nee ON eee nN ERY Coaches to hire for ali occasious Funerals from $75.00 Up MalIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST, ‘Phone mt vernon 2578 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 15¢. Children’s Hair Cutting 10c. Electric massage Electric Shampooing 1537 Penna. Ave., near Mechen C. & P. Phone Frank A. Simmons HOUSE PAINTER 1932 Druid Hill Avenue Work Guaranteed GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 PENNA. AVENUE Opp. N. W. Police Station SHOE REPAIRING While YOU WAIT “My work has no‘equal. My Price can’t be beat" ‘Work called for and delivered «.32i2 Phone: Madison 3672 M C. T. CHAMBERS CONFECTIONERY Tce Cream Soda, all Flavors Soft Drinks Cigars and Tobacco Notions ‘826 DOLPHIN sT_ BALTIMORE, ‘MD. _ Pianos and Organs Tuned, Polished and Re paired. ALL WORK GUARANTEED Mail Orders Promptly Attended To JOSEPH A. HAYES Graduate Piano Tuner 705 Ensor St.. Baltimore, Md. FELIX B. PYE Sr. 102 E. Mulberry Street Funeral Director and Embalmer Phone, Mt, Vernon 3603 eg Bt _ HAIRDRESSING MADAN FANNIE DORSEY §{28 ARGYLE AVE. Just completed course of study under __ skeerpbeernset aati Mme, Flora E, Banks 1629 Druid Hill Ave. MANICURING AND HAIRDRESSING Mime. Walker's Preparations Used Will call to vour residence if desired. C. & P. Phone, Madison 692 GEORGE H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for the Late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Director & Embalmer 517 ROBERT STREET will fire funerals at a Bree thet will suit you, Polite Courteous and Expert se Open Day and Night. Scalp Treatment. Hair Improvement MRS. REBECCA COOPER 1107 Carrollton Avenue Mme. C. J. Walker's Preparations Used RESULT GUARANTEED WALKER'S PREPARATIONS ON SALE. SE ULIVER J. CAULK «House Painter.. . And Paper Aanger.,. 2143 Druid Hill Avenue Madison 1029 House Painting. Glazing, Graining Enameling Floors Siained-~ Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Madison 1104--Y.. »JOHN H, TOADVIN... {42 W, HILL STREET, cE UP-TO-DATE UNVERTAKER Hho caw urnish & funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 ase 23 enn furvie you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Recepti ate., Fon. iw own etables at the most reasonakle rates. You need mn" come to see him, just call ott 422 or Seuth 398-2, 442 W. Hill Streev 40 Sisont Vernon 3335 896 Droid Hill Aes Phone: Madison 3263 J DR. W. 0. WILSON PAINLESS CHIROPODY 2009 DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE. MD. Office hours Sto 9 P. M. Sundays by Appointment. [om desirous of teking this opportunity of thanking my many friends en* patrone cf my futher the lace SAMUEL W. CHASE for thelr past patronage und to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of SAMUEL W. CHASE ® SON and that | promise to give all calls my personal attention, guarantee- ing most polite and courteous services at altimes, whether in city or suburbs, und most resonable ckarges. ‘Thanking. you all again for your past patronage ano asking @ continuance of the same, I remain Yours respectfully ) = MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch ‘Telephone Madison 1990 81i 1 SYBEET; SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent Jobn B. Bolland, Agent 433.N. Gilmor St. Phone Sparrows Point 282 R, Phone Gilmor 3361 M SS [ts R SOFT ft Be acl When you Are Sick _= YOU CAN SAVE Doctors’ Bills, Nurse Bills, Medicine Bills and Dollars--By Going to Provident Hospital 413-15 W. BIDDLE’ ST. Bed; tood, medicine, attention of train- ed nurses, and doctors day and night, all tor $5.00 per week. : Apply to Dr. Harry F. Brown, Superintendent At the Hospital, Mt. Ver. 4356 See ee ee ee ee ee es ; f if : Po) For 1916 our motto in business will E sees ys be a great change. for the interest of ¢ ert. the general public; changes in prices : aces * 1d monthly payments, ‘Our payments, , Psu ieee: i + Finger serine Diachiaes ll be i Faery \ i Bes ‘vom $1.00, $1.50 to $2.00 per mon! : a emote Messe If you don't deal with us we both ES Mmitero} icte. We still retain our office at (211 : “i Pay Druid Hill Ave. There shouldbe no : : s ii feison why. every person. should ‘not : GARR te) have a sewing machine in their home. : ees An undeniable. fact that this is the : right place for you to purchase your machine, The question has been asked by. the Singer Company, why is it that we have not gotten all the colored trade, We absolutely treat’ you better : in-all perticulars, “Don’t forget" our. prices. When. parepasing a, machine : bring this advertisement to our office, Repairing a rect } Rv H. BUTLER.) 120U:Druid:Hill Ave. ste PSterae te YG 3 Uae Dhondiggn 400d wate eicstincnehe Roe ee BY MARGARET BLACK Money-people—It takes many kinds of people to make a world and some of them we think would be better off out of it; but then we didn't have the making of the world, or the people in it and they are all here for some purpose, especially the mothers. Did you ever love anyone so much that you felt as tho' you wanted to be doing something for them all the time, so as to show them how much you love them? Well, that is the way some people love their children, some men their wives, some women their husbands. People are alike the world over, and the woman who has that kind of love for a man, usually spends her evenings at home alone, as he tires of her company and is seeking pleasure elsewhere. The woman calls a man—who has that kind of love for her—"soft" and you hear this remark quite often, "he makes me tired." Don't you want her love, don't you need his love? "Yes, oh, yes" but it is like a child and candy; too much sweet makes it sick. Love each other, yes, but think some times of self. People want what they haven't got, and few appreciate what is theirs without the asking. Variety is the spice of life; your love is wanted, but it is appreciated more when it must be sought for, and not paraded constantly before them. Some mother's love their children the same way; they wait upon them hand and foot, from morning until night, until the child expects and thinks it is due him. They would rather do the work than see "my children work hard like I have had to do." Their hands must not be soiled or their clothes be stained, mother'll do it. If son brings up the coal, splits the wood, tends the furnace or turns the washer, it might hurt his back or he gets tired so quick, she doesn't think of her own back, or how tired she must be. She will scrub, sweep, dust, wash, iron, anything to save daughter's hands and keep them soft and pretty, but how about mother's hands? Wake up mothers and make your boys and girls help you; if any body's hands must be saved, let it be mother's or father's. Don't raise your boy or girl with so much love and consideration for them that they'll have none for you, and don't mind telling you to go look after the furnace, it is getting cold up here in the library, or your daughter will tell you to be sure to have the parlor and dining room clean this evening and her white dress done up and darn that little hole in the heel of her white silk stocking till she gets home. See that your children wait on you sometimes, and help you to get ready to pay visits or receive calls, or let you rest sometimes, while they do the work they can do while they are young and you are young and when they are grown and you are old and can't do any work, they wont want to send you to the old folks home, or the poor house because you are too much trouble or in the way nor will they be like the man who not only sent his mother to the poor house to end her days, but when he was notified she was dead and that he must see to burying her, went to the undertaker's rooms and asked for the cheapest coffin he had and when he looked at it wanted to know "if those lace and fixings were removed, how much would it cost then?" "The same, I can't use that if I take it out" replied the undertaker, and there he stood for nearly an hour trying to make the undertaker take less for the coffin, when the body was brought in he walked to the cemetery to save carriage hire and yet he had a beautiful home, plenty of money, but none for you mother, living or dead. And they wont be like the woman who has plenty of money, and a fine big home, but no money to spend on mother and no room for her; mother had to go to the poor house, because she was too much bother. She has to pay ten dollars a month to keep mother there and every month there is growling and fussing, b cause that ten dollars must be paid; but the law respects no one's feelings and if you are able you must pay. Don't you think they were the mothers who loved their children too well? I once heard an old lady say "It takes a lazy woman to make a good mother, she'll have the smoothest the best and the most lovable children." I asked her "What made her say that" and she said, "Because it is true." She said, "A smart woman has no patience she would rather do things MOTHERS herself than be worried teaching the children to do them or if she leaves a child to do something she hasn't the patience to wait until the child does it before it is half finished she pushes the child aside and does it herself; but the lazy mother will take all kind of time and has patience to spare; she'll sit and read or lie down and sleep and leave the children to do the work as best they can; sometimes she'll go calling or shopping and leave them alone to get thru and get the meals as best they may: the children may storm or cry or be hours doing the task allotted them, but do it they must, because mother refuses to help out, the result is the work is done, the children are no worse off and they idolize mother "on the other hand the smart woman's children love mother, but not to the extent of putting them selves out to help her no matter how tired she may be." I said, "Well. I think there is a medium way, but if I must choose between the mothers I think the lazy mother as the old lady called her, has the best of the bargain. Don't you?" THINGS WORTH TRYING A wine glass of strong borax water in a pint of raw starch will make collar and cuffs stiff and glossy. Put camphor gum with your new silverware and it will never tarnish as long as the gum is there. PEACHES Cook a quarter of a pound of rice in three cupfuls of milk, with the grated rind of a lemon and a pinch of salt. When tender and while very moist add a tablespoonful of gelatine dissolved in two tablespoonsful of boiling water, and three tablespoonsful of sugar. When cooled and beginning to stiffen stir in a cupful of whipped cream. Mould in a ring, serve with canned peaches in center. LYRIC THEATRE. COMING WEEK PRICES 15c, 25c, 50c, 75c. APRIL 10th The Smart Set In The Greatest of All Musical Comedies GEORGE WASHINGTON BULLION ABROAD A Riot of Fun and Dancing 15th Season of Unqualified Success and Satisfaction Featuring the Following Premier Performers S. TUTT WHITNEY HOMER TUTT BLANCHETHOMPSON ORA DUNLAP, SAM GRAY HATTIE AKERS, LUKE SCOTT AND THE BIG Dancing Chorus One Week (Except Friday Night) Starting, MONDAY, APRIL 10th Matinee, Monday, Tues., Thurs., and Satur. Seats on Sale Fennells Drug Store, Druid Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Stokes and Derry, Druid Hill Ave. and Oxford St. Pope's Pharmacy, Druid Hill Ave. and Prestman St. Box Office open at Theatre, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can order seats in advance by mail. Be sure to enclose Money Order. PEACHES DANDRUF TCHING SCALP TEATER FALLINGOUT BREAKING OFF SPLITTING ENDS COARSE STUBBORN KINKY HAIR None of these can exist while using HER-TRU-LINE. IT'S FINE. HER-TRU-LINE grows Hair, Long Hair, Soft Hair, Beautiful Hair, Hair that can be fixed up in any style. 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"The constant rousal of guns and vigilance in the trenches so shattered my nerves that I grew weak and nervous. I sent for two bottles of STRENGTH & LIFE, a medicine I took before the war broke out. It was long in coming, but it came, and after I took it, my sight and vigor improved so much that I am now among the sharpshooter. That's a medicine sore enough." As 97 per cent of all bodily diseases are caused from constipation, then remedy this evil by taking the NATIONAL CONSTIPATION PILLETS which correct the most stubborn constipation. Chocolate candy pillens, 1 or 2 at bedtime, 25 cents per bottle, sealed. Acute indigestion is a dangerous thing. Prevent it and eat without fear of any Stomach disturbance by taking the KING'S INDIGESTION TABLETS, one before meals, 25 cents per bottle, sealed. Rub your Pains, Aches and Rheumatism with RUBINO which gives instant relief, 25 cents per bottle. Get from agents, or at leading drugists, or write to Longevity Medical Co., Bahimore. Md. ADVERTISE THE CRY OF NATURE is for help and relief from the burdens imposed upon her by people not satisfied to allow their systems to perform their functions of life in a natural way, but must crowd and push and lay extra burdens upon their bodies until Nature in dire distress calls for help! If then help is refused then comes the weakening and undermining of the body and health and the man and women begin to pay the penalty of their indiscretion and excess whether in their work or pleasure, and experience that "dragged out" feeling and its associative ill—the dark rings around the dull eye, the loss of memory, dragging pains, emaciation, tired feeling, nervous, weak dependent, loss of appetite, vitality and energy, wastings in urine from diseased special organs, blood infections, discharges from shrunken organs and swollen glands from excess or indiscretion, catarrhal diseases of all organs, kidney pain and bladder troubles, weak spells and should be pre- dizziness and other complaints. DISEASE IS A CRIME, and should be prevented, or, where it already exist, should be eradicated. There is no one better qualified to cure you of your diseases than the Baltimore Specialist who has made this and all special diseases of men and women a life study, and limits his practice to those diseases which he has proven by years of experience that his treatment will CURE TO STAY CURED. Consult him now before you become incurable. Consultation and examination FREE. dizziness and other complaints. DIS vented, or, where it already exist, sho her qualified to cure you of your disease has made this and all special diseases limits his practice to those diseases w ence that his treatment will CURE T fore you become incurable. Consult THE BALTIMORE 1034 West Fayette Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Su Rupture Permanently and SEE BY PRIVATE COMPANY THE GREATEST HAIL complaints. DISEASE IS A CRIME, and should be pre- cared. Exist, should be eradicated. 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COLORED WOMEN TO MEET Efforts are now being put forth for the entertaining of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, of which Mrs. Booker T. Washington is president, and which meets in this city, beginning Monday morning. August 10th. Not only is the Baltimore committee at work, but all the standing committees of the association as well. It is the plan to bring this meeting all the activities in which women are engaged throughout the country. The last meeting was held in Wilberforce, Ohio, August 1914, and was the most largely attended meeting in the history of the association. It is expected that the Baltimore meeting will be even more largely attended. PREPAIRNG FOR A CAMPAIGN Bishop John Hurst, chairman of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund, of this city and state, is busy preparing the list of committees and outlining a plan whereby the portion expected of Maryland may be raised at an early date. The announcement of the committees will be made shortly. Bishop Hurst, just now is a very busy man, the general conference of his church will open in Philadelphia the first Wednesday in next month, but he is very anxious that the committees be named and that some constructive work be done before he goes to the conference. REPORT OF PORTERS' ASSOCIATION The Rank Porters and Janitors' Association held their first annual report and banquet at 216 Dolphin street on Thursday evening, March 30th. The financial condition of the association is very good and the prospect for the development of the association is very encouraging. Among the members present at the banquet were: John Albert, president; John Carter, vice president; Jesse Ireland, secretary; William G. Thomas, assistant secretary; Milton N. White, Chaplain; Landon O. Grigg, treasurer; John Squirrel, Daniel Julius, Nathan Harris, James Brown, Augustus Scott, Alexander Date, Alfred G. Keen, James M. Saunders, Clarence Bright, James E. Green, James D. Butler, Harry Ames, Charles Richardson, John W. Johnson, C. W. Jone, William H. Frances, Nelson Walley, Harry S. Patterson, Joseph Parker, William G. Holland, John Minskey, James Minskey, George Weeks, Henderson B. Martin, William F. Johns, Charles Robinson, Frank Stewart, Louis Smith, Horace Tingle, Harry Band, James T. Ireland. Adv. RECEPTION WELL ATTENDED The Y. M. C. A. membership social and reception was well attended last Thursday evening. The social was held in the basement of Grace Presbyterian church and every seat was taken with men sitting on the rear rostrum. A spicy program was rendered and the program and policy of the work was presented by Secretary Booker after which the men received their membership cards. Men who have not gotten cards will see Secretary Booker or the men who vouched for you. The big Sunday meetings have closed, but the life problem and community club will meet every Sunday afternoon at the association building at 5 p.m. to which all men and boys are invited. Secretary Booker has organized a boys club which will form a nucleus of the boys' department. In all probability, the boys will have a baseball team, tennis team and they will take many hkes during the spring and summer months. ST. LURe UFFICERS ENTERTAINFD Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, R. W. G. Secretary-Treasurer of the I. O. of St. Luke of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson, State Deputy of Washington; Mrs Mary E. Collins, State Deputy of Maryland and Mr. Alonzo Collins of Washington, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert J. Henry, of 1108 N. Carey street last week. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph assisted the hostess in entertaining the guests. REV. BOLMES WELL RECEIVED Overflowing congregations greeted. Dr. John A. Holmes, the new pastor of Whatcoat M. E. Church Sunday. He has just been sent to the church after a nineteen years' pastorate at Metropolitan Church. Whatcoat Church has a debt approximating $12.000. Large congregations also greeted Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, the new pastor of Metropolitan Church. Mr. William A. Randall, of Chaney Calvert county, Md., was in the city Monday and visit d the Afro-American office. Mr. Randall was so well pleased with what he saw that he left his subscription for one year. A safe and certain CURE for FAMOUS INjuries, Sour Stomach, Sluggish Liver, Wind, Bile, Acidity, Heartburn and Loss of Appetite. Purifies the Blood and Liver in a wonderful manner, Pimples and Boils disappear after a few days' use. Price 50 Cents. Sufficient for 10 days. A positive and certain CURE for all troubles arising from Weak, Kidneys and Bloody Urine, such as Sexual Weakness, Impotence, Nervous Debility, Chronic Backache and taint tired weary feeling that comes from loss of vital fluid. This is truly a Heaven sent gift. One of nature's choicest remedies. We can CURE many thousands of Weak and Sickly Men and Women (many of whom had given up all hope) with a course of the Blood Purifier, Tonic and Kidney Cure. It will CURE you A fine sasket worth $65.00, in black cloak h steel gray or white, highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber treads; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired five decorated riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening, give advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, sifx when desired, rings, chain etc., all of the latest designs. ..PERSONAL NOTES.. Purviance Easter Monday, April 24th. Adv. Mrs. William Curtis, of 1930 Druid Hill avenue, announces the marriage of her neice, Alverta Goode, to Mr. David B. Craig on Friday, March 31,1916. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. G. Hill at the parsonage. p Hamer, Faulkner, Kerr's and Blake's orchestra. Adv. Mrs. Louisa Stewart, of 625 Archer street, who has been quite ill at her home for the past two weeks, is slowly improving. p Matinee and night S. Mary's Hall. Adv. Mrs. Mary Edwards, of 1708 Mullikin street is recovering from a severe illness. p Dr. James A. Jackson, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Miss Nellie Carroll, of Annapolis, Md., motored from Washington Sunday to spend the day with Mrs. J. W. Nelson, of 1802 McCulloh street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Griffin, of Philadelphia, formerly of Baltimore were in the city recently visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gates of Washington are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Copeland, of 1922 Druid Hill avenue. BIRTHDAY RECEPTION Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thomas gave a birthday reception last Friday evening in honor of their aunt, Mrs. Cora L. S. Hunt, 206 N. Schroeder street. The evening was delightfully spent. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Alice Ganaway, Mrs. Lucy Thomas, Mrs. Chanie Thomas, Mrs. Sarah Hunt, Mrs. Alice Smith, Mrs. Oscar Hall, Mrs. Laura Dyson, Miss Mollie Dyson, Miss Christina Brown, Mr. Howard Jackson. A beautiful repast was served. AFRO-AMERIGAN NEWSY HURT Arthur Holland, age nine years, 562 Dolphin street, was knocked down by an automobile corner Dolphin and Pennsylvania avenue Sunday, April 2nd. Received several bruises about the head and back. His costomers to whom he serves the Afro-American will get their paper just the same. PLAY RENDERED BY CLASS A The Junior A Class of the Teacher Training School rendered an original playlet, entitled "Nature's Triumph", written by Mr. Harry J. Hunt, member of the class on Arbor Day, Friday, April 7. The play brought out the purpose of Arbor Day Birds and trees were impersonated. The birds and trees laid their troubles before mother Nature, who summoned man and told him the results, should birds and trees be entirely destroyed. Man saw his error and repented. The characters were Mother Nature, Man, Spring, Rain, Sun, Trees and Birds. The exercises closed with the planting of a tree. Many guests were present. SMART SET COMING After a successful week's engagement at the Standard Theater, Philadelphia, the Smart Set Company will appear at the Lyric next week in "George Washington Bullion Abroad." This play was built upon the original George Washington Bullion, created by that clever comedian, the late Ernest Hogan. Fine costumes, catchy songs and loads of fun will greet those attending. A big dancing chorus will be a feature. Such artist as S. Tutt Whitney, Homer Tutt, Ora Dunlap, Hattie Akers, Luke Scott, Blanche Thompson and Sam Gray will be on the boards. The last-named two are Baltimoreans. Seats will be available in all parts of the house. Mr. George Wiley, of 348 W. Biddle street, who has been confined to his home for nine weeks, much better and tender thanks to the manys friend for their kindness during his illness. p ROY S. BOND CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 406 | resstman St. Phone: Madison 4180 Y Practice in the Real Estate Special attention to Real Estate Traveller. THE STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND John Henry Mule and Pauline Hardy SINGING AND DANCING MONDAY, THE IRON CLAW Open 6 p. m. TUESDAY—The Law of Life. (Featuring King Baggot) WEDNESDAY, Stingare Series No. 1 THURSDAY, MADAME X (Pathe Gold rooster play)] FRIDAY THE GIRL AND THE GAME 6 P. M. SATURDAY, Treasure Island (Special) Open 2 P.M. Special Saturday Matinee including vaudeville, 2 to 7 P.M., Vaudeville and Motion Pictures ADMISSION 5 CENTS MONDAY The Ace of Death Keeping up With the Joneses. See America First TUESDAY The Girl and the Game. The Bankhurst Mystery. Mutual Weekly No. 50. A Musical Mixup. WEDNESDAY The Arabs' Vengeance. Two Hearts of a Thief. Spider Barlows Soft Spot. Every Tuesday, The Girl a E ADMISSION DAY CHARL ...THE SEVENTH ANNUAL OF THE GREAT SOUTH I. B. P. O. ELK ...WILL AT AMES MEMORIAL Carey and B SUNDAY, APRIL 9th All members are requested to be present at Mrs. Jane Roberts, Daughter Ruler Mrs. Octavia Washington, REV. E. J. MITC ONLY THE FENNELL'S BEST AT We use only Pure and Fresh D Compounding. That's why Physician. If you are ill, let us compound your pres We will introduce our NEW PR we allow you 5 per cent on your time you spend One Dollar with us your SALE CHECKS for they are w WE WILL REDEEM CH We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 50C. WA We Are Agents For OVERTON'S H ON SALE the Old East Indian Hair Po box. Also Fennell's Eureka Hair Pomade an Which we are selling in large quantities, It's fine 25 and We send goods by PARCEL POST to any with us and be con FENN THE BUSY CORP OLD MAN WALK ROOT AND REME Tuesday, The Girl and the Game. Every Friday. The In- ADMISSION DAY AND NIGHT 5 CT. CHARLES MOSLEY, SEVENTH ANNUAL MEMORIAL SHOW GREAT SOUTHERN TEMPLE. I. B. P. O. Elks of the World ...WILL BE HELD... HAMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHU Carey and Baker Streets NDAY, APRIL 9th, 1916, AT 7.30 P. are requested to be present at 7:30 o'clock attired in their Roberts, Daughter Ruler Miss Blanche Anderson, First Mrs. Octavia Washington, District Deputy of Maryland REV. E. J. MITCHELL, PAST OR FENNELL'S PHARMA By Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemical Funding. That's why we have the confidence. If you are ill, consult your Pharma compound your prescription at a reason. Introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARIN 4 SYS. 15 per cent on your spendings. In other end One Dollar with us you will be given five cent CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY FOR MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR S. PER BOX. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREP. In the Old East Indian Hair Pomade; the famous hair grower Fell's Eureka Hair Pomade an excellent hair grower, 10 & selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FA- sine is fine 25 and 50 cents a box. by PARCEL POST to any part of the country. We invi- with us and be convinced of our prices. FENNELL'S HOUSY CORNER Druid Hair at 1 OLD MAN WALSH'S FAMOUS NOT AND HEY REMEDIES Every Tuesday, The Girl and the Game. Every Friday. The Iron Claw. ADMISSION DAY AND NIGHT 5 CTS. CHARLES MOSLEY, MANAGER ...THE SEVENTH ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICES... OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN TEMPLE, No. 30 I. B. P. O. Ellks of the World ...WILL BE HELD.... AT AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets SUNDAY, APRIL 9th, 1916, AT 7.30 P. M. All members are requested to be present at 7:30 o'clock attired in their regular regalia Mrs. Jane Roberta, Daughter Ruler Miss Blanche Anderson, Fin. Secretary Mrs. Octavia Washington, District Deputy of Maryland REV. E. J. MITCHELL, PAST OR ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. We will introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARIN + SYSTEM whereby we allow you 5 per cent on your spendings. In other words every time you spend One Dollar with us you get back five cents. Ask for your SALE CHECKS for they are worth saving. WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER IT NEVER FAILS. PER 90X. 50C. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50C. GLOSSINE 35C. We Are Agents For OVERTON'S HIGH GROWN PREPARATIONS ON SALE the Old East Indian Hair Pomade: the famous hair grower, 15 and 35c per box. Also Feminel's Eureka Hair Pomade an excellent hair grower, 10 & 25c per jar. Which we are selling in large quantities. For the High Brown FACE POWDERS We send goods by PARCEL POST to any part of the country. We invite you to deal with us and be convinced of our prices. OLD MAN WALSH'S FAMOUS ROOT AND HERB WALSHI'S FAMOUS BLOOD PURIFIER AND TONIC A safe and certain CURE for Chronic Indication, Sour Stomach, Slugsig Acidity, Heartburn and Loss of Appetite, Purifies the Blood and Liver in a Pimples and Boils disappear after a few days' use. Price 50 Cents. Sufficient for WALSHI'S FAMOUS KIDNEY CURE A positive and certain CURE for all troubles arising from Kidney used in Sacral and Femoral Joints. Improves the Milkiness Backache a feeling that comes from loss of vital fluid. This is truly a Heaven sent gift choicest and best gifts to man. Price 50 cents. We have CURED many thousands of Weak and Sickly Men and Women given up all hope) with a course of the Blood Purifier, Tonic and Kidney Cure. I will let it. We CURE all kinds of Skin Diseases, Foul Sores and Ulcers, Ringworms, Famous Curesore Ointment and Wash. Price 25 and 50 cent. If Your body is covered with sores from the crown of your head to the sores CURE for Chronic Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Sluggish and Loss of Appetite, Purifies the Blood and Liver in a appear after a few days of Chronic Indigestion. Sufficient to treat HOSPITAL KIDNEY CURE the CURE for all troubles arising from Weak Kidney, Impotence, Nervous Debility, Chronic Backache in mum loss of vital fluid. This is truly a Heaven sent gift to man. For 50 years, I have managed thousands of Weak and Sickly Men and Women with a course of the Blood Purifier, Tonic and Kidney Cure. Arms of Skin Diseases, Foul Sores and Ulcers, Ringworms, Cures Oreum Gintment and Wash. 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The Clean Up. Billy Bunks, the Bandit. Cissy's Innocent Wink, SATURDAY The Pitch of Chance. The Hold Up. The Necklace of Pearl. And the Game. Every Friday. The Iron Claw. AND NIGHT 5 CTS. ISS MOSLEY, MANAGER MEMORIAL SERVICES... HERN TEMPLE, No. 30 of the World HELD.... BAL M. E. CHURCH Baker Streets 1916, AT 7.80 P. M. 2:30 o'clock attired in their regular regalia Miss Blanche Anderson, Fin. Secretary District Deputy of Maryland BELL, PAST OR S PHARMACY Drugs and Chemicals in all our ave have the confidence of your consult your Physician and description at a reasonable price. FIT SHARIN'S SYSTEM whereby expendings. In other words every you get back five cents. Ask for earth saving. BICKS EVERY MONDAY WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER HER'S SHAMPOO 50G. GLOSSINE 35G. HIGH GROWN PREPARATIONS side: the famous hair grower, 15 and 35c per excellent hair grower, 10 & 25c per jar. Try their High Brown FACE POWDERS cents a box. of the country. We invite you to deal season of our prices. BELL'S ER Druid Hill Ave. at Biddle St. SITS FAMOUS D HERB DIES Nour, Stomach. Slugging Liver, Wind, Bile, the Blood and Liver in a wonderful manner, Price 50 Cure. Sufficient for 10 days. KIDNEY CURSE. Missing from Weak Kidneys and Bloody Urine Chronic Backache and taint tired weary truly a Heaven sent gift. It one of nature's Quickly Men and Women (many of whom had Tonic and Kidney Cure. It will CURE you and Ulcers. Wormworms, etc., with our Tash. Price 25 and 50 cem each own of your head to the soles of your feet ```markdown ``` STARLIGHT BOOKS NOW OPEN FOR DATES FOR STEAMER STARLIGHT & BROWN'S GROVE All persons desiring choice dates are hereby notified to make application at once. Do not forget the usual demand for good order. No objectionable organization need apply for dates. 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 May 30—St. Peter Claver's Church. JUNE. 1—Morton Club Church's Association. 1 O I S Luke, No. 733 Lane Excelsior 2 Helping Hand Social of St. John A M E S S 3 Choral Symphony Oratorio Society. 10—Fresh Air and Empty Stocking. 15 St Paul M E S S 15 K. Kline, N. S. S. 16 Perkins Square Baptist SS 17-Y. M. C. A. 18—Banner Lodge, No. 42, Good Hope. 19-M. Debo Lodge, No. 303, G. U. O. F. 20-President School of East Balto. 21 Fountain bapist Church S. 22-M. C. U. B. A. of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 23-Starlight Social. 28-Barnabas Church. 29-Willing Workers of Ames M. E. Church. JULY. 1—Fresh Air and Empty Stocking. 2—Imperial Association. 3—Principal Men Association. 4—Ladies' Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 5—Aledonia Circle. 6—Fence and Mature Circle. 11-Aubrey A. M. S. S. 12-Bethel A. M. E. S. S. 13-Union Baptist S. S. 14-Prov. Hospital Lady Board of Managers 15-Golden Crown Social No 1 16-Poetelion Church S. 17-John Wesley S. S. 18-Emon Baptist Church and S. S. 19-Macedonia Baptist Church and S. S. 20-Boy Scouts of First Baptist. 21-St John U M P and Mt Calvary A M E and Mt Olive Baptist Churches of Towson 23-Trinity A. M. E. S. S. 25-Shawley Baptist S. 28-Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children. 30-Dorsey Yenus St House, No. 9, G. U. 30-D. B. and S. of Job. ..CAREY THEATRE CAREY & PRESSTMAN STS. MONDAY—A special Gold Rooster Play, Via Wireless thrilling story or the sea, showing the wreck of a big ocean line sage for help by wireless. Extraordinary good picture feature way stars Gail Kane and Bruce McRae, also a funny comedy. TUESDAY—The Red Circle. The thirteenth episode of detective serial featuring Frank Mayo and Ruth Roland. A th MONDAY—A special Gold Rooster Play, Via Wireless in 5 parts, a thrilling story or the sea, showing the wreck of a big ocean liner and the message for help by wireless. Extraordinary good picture featuring the Broad way stars Gil Kane and Bruce McRae, also a funny comedy. TUESDAY—The Red Circle. The thirteenth episode or that thrilling detective serial featuring Frank Mayo and Ruth Roland. A thrilling Western production in 2 parts. Joaco the Love Sick Monk, cartoon comedy better than ever with a laugh. WEDNESDAY—The Strange Case of Mary Page. The fifth episode of that mysterious serial presenting the well known stars, Henry Walthall and Edna Mayo. The Ringtailed Rhinoceros, a special comedy production in 2 parts with the great comedian of the stage Raymond Hitchcock. Don't miss your opportunity of seeing this special comedy with a laugh in every foot of film. Also a Western and others. THURSDAY—Girl and the Game. The fourteenth episode of that exciting railroad serial presenting the fearless film star Helen Holmes. When Ciderville Went Dry, funny comedy, also a thrilling 2 part feature. FRIDAY—A special show; a Lubin feature in 6 parts, The Eagle's Nest. The picture stands alone as the foremost photo play of Western frontier life since it has been taken in the heart of Colorado. It abounds in thrills and tells the real story of the West in a most exciting way. Also a comedy. SATURDAY—World's Film Corporation presents Across the Pacific in 5 acts. A film that spans the ocean from America to the Phillipines. A thrilling Western and Philippine war picture with exciting battles between the Indians and settlers; also the daring bravery of the Americans in our war with Spain. A picture that all will enjoy, also a funny comedy. Special acts in davidville. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convir. scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY 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 Joey Free 7 Waters A M E S S 8 Fountain Baptist Church and S S 10 Independent A M E Church and SS 20 Brown's Circle 27 Silver Spring Social 31 Hill Brothers Moonlight JUNE. 1—El Chaptun. 2 Columbia Fund Asso. and Rosalind Sewing Circle 3—Enterprise Social, No. 1. 4—Original Tea Rose. 5—I. A. L. 6—Colored Women's Ind ustrial Exchange 7—Excellor, No. 6, K of P 8—St John's Court, Heroes of Jehroiz 9—Isaac Myers Bible Class of Bethel A. 10—Bottel Drill Corps, Calanthe, K. of O. 11—Shriners. 12—Drill Corps, No. 9, O. F. 13—Doctors' Coachmen Jr. Association. 14—Brown's Circle. 15—JULY. 2 Elkridge Pleasure Social 3 St John Senior Choir and Ushers 12 Dorcas Court No 11, Nazarites 13-Ekridge Pleasure Social. 14-Bottelmore Bargain House Athletic Asso- Baptist Church Manhattan Progressive Social 25-Crushell Association. Silver Spring Social 31-Silver Spring Social. HEATRE. SSTMAN STS. boster Play, Via Wireless in 5 parts, a week of a big ocean liner and the mesy good picture featuring the Broad also a funny comedy. the thirteenth episode or that thrilling and Ruth Roland. A thrilling Western Moonlight