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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ```markdown ``` VOL. XXIV. NO. 37 PREJUDICE IS THE RACE'S BURDEN In Address Before Methodist Conference Bishop Hamilton Says White Man's Prejudice is Race's Burden Saratoga Springs,N.Y., May 4.—The General Conference of the Methodist Church is in session here. The conference represents the largest body of Methodists in the United States. There are about one hundred colored ministerial and lay delegates in attendance, representing the various colored conferences throughout the country and Africa. In delivering the Episcopal address, Bishop Hamilton spoke of the progress made by the colored people in this country and the encouraging growth of Methodism among them. He said in part: The white man's prejudice is the colored man's burden. It is not always a conspiracy of the passions. Neither is it an "inherent baseness." It is more an inheritance or result of environment. "We inherit not life only," said an eminent Scotchman, "but all the garniture and form of life; and work and speak and even think and feel as our fathers and primeval grandfathers from the beginning have given to us." But come in whatever way it has come to many American people, it has come to be their own worst enemy; it has set itself as an insuperable hindrance to both their intelligence and integrity. Accompanied with contemptuous disdain, it has expressed itself in the persecution for the whole colored race. But the world has never witnessed such exhibition of patience under persecution as has been exhibited by the slaves and the sons of the slaves in this country. When reviled they reviled not again. With them patience has been a matter of religion. Driven from the State they have turned to the Church for recognition and encouragement. They have not been disappointed. In the Methodist Episcopal Church the colored members sustain precisely the same relation to the Church that the white members do. Both the laymen and the preachers share in all the rights and privileges including immunities and emoluments, guaranteed any other members, and we desire and expect them to continue in membership in our Church. "If we have respect of persons ye commit sin." The Christian Church shall make all races and all classes to be one in Christ Jesus. Aristides, "the Athenian philosopher" and first of the Church Fathers, tells us, "If one or the other of the Christians has bond-men and bond-women or children, through love toward them, they persuade them to become Christians and when they have done so they call them brethren without distinction." The fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the Colored Conferences occurred one year ago. Can any other fractional part of the Church show an equal record of achievement and advancement in fifty years? Remember, after three hundred years of unquited toil, the race began with no money and few friends. The report of 1866 shows that they had been able to get together thirty thousand three hundred and thirty-nine members and by various gifts and efforts to the own had secured two hundred and one churches, valued at three hundred and forty thousand three hundred and thirteen dollars. Just fifty years later they report three hundred and thirty-one thousand seven hundred PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. and sixty-two members, and three thousand five hundred and thirty-four thousand seven hundred and thirty-four churches, valued at six millions six hundred and eighty-one thousand seven hundred and one dollars. They had then but one parsonage valued at one thousand two hundred dollars; they have now one thousand three hundred and forty-four, valued at one million one hundred and thirty-eight thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven dollars. During the quadrennium just closed they have raised for pastoral and church support three millions five hundred and forty-four thousand one hundred and eighty-five dollars, which is an increase over the preceding four years of two hundred and twenty thousand one hundred and twenty-eight dollars. The increase for ministerial support alone is one hundred and thirteen thousand two hundred and seventy-nine dollars. They have raised for benevolences during the quadrennium two hundred and ninety-seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine dollars. Notwithstanding, they have lost by death one thousand four hundred and five preachers and one hundred and ninety-two thousand nine hundred and eighteen members, they have a net gain over the preceding years of nine thousand two hundred and five members which is not far from their proportion of the gain made by the whole Church. The nation owes this people, whom it made free, but left poor, hundred of millions of dollars. Let us put five million of what the Church owes into their religious care in the next quadrennium and two hundred dollars; they have now one thousand three hundred and forty Conference, none the less our heart and they will guarantee the return of other five talents of their Lord's money. GRAND JURYMEN HONOR J. H. MURPHY The Grand Jury for the January Term, ended its labors Friday morning after having been in session since the first week in January. Wednesday evening a dinner was served at the Rennert, at which time the foreman of the Jury, Mr. James R. Meyers, was presented a handsome silver fruit bowl. It was expressly stipulated that the gift was not a punch bowl, for it is well known that Mr. Myers is a full fledged temperance advocate. Presents were also given to Isaac C. Willer, assistant foreman; Phillip Volz, secretary, Jack Solomon, the stenographer and Oscar E. Cruse, special attendant to the jury. Toasts were drank to the absent members, among whom were Messrs. Adler, Hecht and Murphy. Mr. Warns, toastmaster complimented Mr. Murphy, very highly on his services on the jury. Thursday morning, Mr. Murphy was completely surprised by the presentation of a silver match box by the members of the grand jury, and a number of complimentary things were said about him. In reply, Mr. Murphy thanked the grand jury for its fairness in dealing with all but especially the members of his race; that he had nothing but praise and hoped that all future grand juries would be as fair as the present one. 132 GRADUATES AT MEHARRY Nashville, Tenn., May 4.—Diplomas were awarded to 152 graduates in the medical, dental and pharmaceutical departments of Mehairy Medical College a few days ago. Bishop C. H. Phillips, of the Colored M. E. Church, delivered the address to the graduates. Dr. George W. Hubbard, who served or 39 years as dean, rounded out his first year as president. BISHOP BENJAMIN F. LEE, D. D., LL. D. Who Presided at the Opening Session of the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church, in Bethel Church, Philadelphia, last Monday AFRICAN METHODISTS CELEBRATING ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY General Conference Opens Its Sessions in Philadelphia—Bethel Church Not Large Enough to Seat the Delegates—Lines Being Drawn in Race for the Bishopric. Fountain and Ross in the Lead. Philadelphia, Pa., May 5.—The General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is having some trouble in getting down to business. It is due to the fact that Bethel Church is not large enough to seat the delegates, and while they have gone through the preliminary exercises, and elected Rev. W. D. Johnson, of Georgia, secretary and appointed marshals, nothing else had been accomplished up to 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. ca, who, with 15 members, organized Bethel congregation and built the church now known as, the Cradle of African Methodism" 125 years ago. Holy Communion was administered by Bishop Evans Tyree assisted by Bishops W. D. Chappelle, C. T. Sheffer, J. Albert Johnson and J. M. Conner. When the conference met in the afternoon for organization there was a lively time, a many of the delegatess could not be seated, and There was a deal of interest manifested in the opening of the General Conference Wednesday morning. One of the features being the centennial march from the church covering several blocks then back to the church. This line was headed by the bishops, followed by the general officers, and the General Conference delegates, by districts. The exercises were opened by Bishop B. T. Tanner, who lined the first hymn, followed with prayer by Bishop B. F. Lee, scripture lesson by Bishop C. S. Smith; decalogue, Bishop Jonn Hurst, second scripture lesson, by Bishop J. H. Jones; second hymn by Bishop W. D. Chappelle. The sermon was preached by Bishop H. Blanton Parks, D. D., of Chicago, Ill. It was the centennial sermon. Bishop Parks, who discussed "The Miracle of Continuance," based his discourse on the words of the Apostle Paul: "Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day." He saip that the age was demanding a prepared ministry, and after 126 years of actual service, the church was furnished such men. He urged "preparedness" on the part of Negro ministry and laity in the great national crisis, and called upon them to do their part in the event of hostilites or other national demand. Bishop Parks also paid tribute to the memory of the Rev. Richard Allen, first Negro bishop in Ameri- ca, who, with 15 members, organized Bethel congregation and built the church now known as, the Cradle of African Methodism" 125 years ago. Holy Communion was administered by Bishop Evans Tyree assisted by Bishops W. D. Chappelle, C. T. Sheffer, J. Albert Johnson and J. M. Conner. When the conference met in the afternoon for organization there was a lively time, a many of the delegatess could not be seated, and the boy was thrown in a circus like uproar. It seemed that every man wanted to get in a nomination. Between the acts, Dr. William D. Johnns was elected secretry and authorized to select his assistants. It seems t be decided that they will be an election of bishops. Dr. W. A. Fountain, of Georgia, seems to be in the lead. The other favorites are Revs. I. N. Ross, R. B. Brooks, A. J. Carey, S. P. Felder, W. Sampson Brooks. Although there are several candidates for the poition of secretary of Church Extension, Dr. B. F. Watson will be continued. Rev. J. C. Caldwell has asked that his name be withdrawn for the episcopacy as he desires to further develop the work among the young people. He has given his church great service. GEORGIA DR.'S TO MEET Valdosta, Ga., May 5.—The annual session of the Georgia State Medical Association of Colored Physicians, Surgeon and Dentists will be held here May 16, 17 and 18. Dr. H. J. Wilson of Gordale, Ga., is president of the Association. MECHANICS BANK TO OPEN Savannah, Gu., May 4.—The Mechanics Savings Bank will open its doors for business next Monday. PRICE THREE CENTS PLEADS FOR FAIR PLAY FOR RACE PLEADS FOR FAIR PLAY FOR RACE Moorfield Storey Uurges Better Treatment and Larger Opportunities Along Industrial L Boston, Mass., May 3.—Speaking before the New England Dry Goods Association at the Boston City Club, Moorfield W. Storey urged fair play and greater opportunity for colored people along industrial lines. He declared the colored people are not shut out of such employment on account of racial prejudice. "They are Americans as we are," he said, "and they are Americans of much longer ancestry than some of us. The South owes them a debt, we as a people owe them the greatest debt one body of men can owe to another, for we brought them here against their will, kept them here as slaves and denied them the ordinary rights of human beings. "Colored men are cut off from the mechanical trades, from positions as stenographers, and from other occupations, so that wherever they come up they find a wall against them. In every corner of this land these people are subjected to the gravest injustice. "There should be a public opinion condemning that sort of thing, and every American is bound to help create that public opinion. You are bound to see that the colored people have an opportunity to live, work and to show what they can do. The purchasing power of the colored people in this community is very considerable. You will find that the prejudice you are afraid of does not exist, and that some of you could take colored salesmen into your employ." WOULD NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST COLORED TEACHERS Colored teachers in this city who have been having their checks cashed at The Leader, one of the principal department stores, on Lexington street, were surprised when, about three weeks ago they received notices that they would have to get their checks cashed in the basement in the future. This statement caused constenation among the female teachers, many of whom run accounts at the store; and a movement was at once inaugurated to boycott the institution because of the alleged discriminatory measure, in view of the fact that the white teachers had their checks cashed as before in the upstairs part of the store. The action was regarded by the teachers as a direct intimation from the management that their trade was not wanted and many of them at once made arrangements to deal elsewhere in the future. A reporter of the Afro-American called up Mr Coblens, one of the owners of the store and asked him why it was that the colored teachers had been discriminated against. The reporter was informed that no discrimination was intended, but that owing to the fact that improvements were being made by the addition of another story notices had been sent to the teachers that this arrangement had been made for the present in order to facilitate the work and the change would be only until the improvements were completed. Mr. Coblens also said that his store wanted the patronage of the teachers and if it was objectionable to them to go into the basement, those who cared to could have their checks cashed as before. He insisted that no discrimination was intended. BISHOP BRATTON LAUDS WASHINGTON Tells Graduates of Utica Normal School That Late Tuskegeean's Life Should Be An Inspiration To Them Utica Institute, Miss., May 4. Bishop Theodore D. Bratton, bishop of Mississippi, and a leader of educational and religious thought in the South, made a significant and strong address to an audience of more than a thousand white and colored people, when he delivered the commencement address at the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute Friday. It is significant that the voice and pen of Bishop Bratton, representing the white race and of Wm. H. Holtzclaw, principal of the Utica Institute, representing the colored race, were raised and employed by them to defeat the Stevens Bill, introduced into the General Assembly of Mississippi, which sought to prohibit white people from teaching in Negro schools. The Stevens Bill was defeated ignominiously in committee. "No people will come to a knowledge of themselves until they express themselves in something they have made," said Bishop Bratton. "I have no doubt that what was behind the life and soul of your great prophet, your Moses, Dr. Booker T. Washington was that his race would not come into a knowledge of themselves until they could interpret in themselves what they accomplished. I warrant that if the friends of Tuskegee that are here interpret him, it will be in some terms similar to that. "So what you have done here on the stage today is but the expression of the children of a new race, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Now the first thing that I want you to know is that until you begin to interpret yourselves by what you accomplish, you will never know yourselves. Until you measure your ability by your power to create, to accomplish you can never know what your abilities are." Other short talks were made by Emmet J. Scott, secretary and Major J. B. Ramsey, of Tuskegee Institute, and F. M. Coleman. Receiving diplomas from the academic department as well as certificates from the industrial divisions were: Mary Addie Vaughn, Natchez, Miss.; Edna Mae Harris, Utica, Miss.; Ruth E. Gettis, Hermanville, Miss.; Henry M. Hill, Tuskegee, Ala.; Anna Bell Alston, Gregory, Miss., and Ernest Garner, Carpenter, Miss. The commencement sermon was preached by Dr. E. R. Carter, of Atlanta, Ga. FIGHT OVER TURNER ESTATE AVERTED Atlanta, Ga., May 4.—Threatened litigation over the estate of the late Laura Lemon Turner, widow of Bishop Henry M. Turner, was averted when the heirs, legatees and attorneys held a conference and decided not to pursue court action. Cornelious King, who was named executor in Mrs. Turner's will, was empowered to sell all the property, both real and personal. SEGREGATION CASE TO BE REHEARD Atlanta, Ga.. May 14.—The United States Supreme Court has ordered a rehearing before a full bench of the Louisville Segregation case. Moorfied W. Story, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, attacked the validity of the law before a few of the judges a few weeks ago. The case is one of far-reaching importance, as Baltimore, Richmond, St. Louis, Dallas, Tex., and other cities have similar laws. MIDNIGHT'S CHOICE FOR THE BISHOPRIC Mentions Revs. W. A. Fountain. I. N. Ross, G. W. Porter, A. J. Carey And Others For That High Office High Point, N. C.—As you read this letter, you will know already that the General Conference of the M. E. Church, the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church, and the General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church are all in session and they are now getting down to business. They are making new laws, of course for that is a part of the business. I would compare the General Conference with a legislature. When they meet there is always some man with his head full of laws that he must get off, and then he must get himself on record as having introduced something whether it be for good or evil, he introduced something. In the south, they want to introduce some kind of bill to "Keep the 'nigger' down," and then they can crow and hold this up as their passport to return to the legislature another term. But it is a little different with the preacher. He wants to do something to help the widows and orphans, the mission preachers and the superannuated ministers. This is the centennial of the A. M. E. Church, marking 100 years of organized existence. Those who are members of this General Conference will feel that they have an important place in history, and those who are elected to anything will feel that it will help them to fill an important place in the history of the church, and 100 years hence they will be gone, but the record will be here and those who live then will see what was done during this May. 1916. I do not blame men for wanting to be elected bishop. They can say just 100 years after Richard Allen was elected, I was elected. They will talk about this in great big shape, and I don't blame them. Who will be in this number? I am not prepared to say, but there will be an election as I see it now. The time demands it, and then it will be needed. Of course bring Dr. J. Albert Johnson home and let him serve his country for a while. He is a worthy bishop. Then put on the bench Rev. W. A. Fountain, D. D., president of Morris Brown University, and elect some other good man to take charge of the educational work. This can be done and a worthy man will be on the bench. I think it would be nice to put Rev. A. J. Carey, Dr. J. N. Ross and Rev. G. W. Porter, right by the side of Dr. Fountain. This is a good combination. The church should not think of changing Dr. B. F. Watson, although there are many who would like to have the place that he occupies in the church. Efficiency and preparedness should cause them to act. Dr. Watson is prepared to do the work and he should be given a chance. But then why talk about General Conference? I have so many other things that I would like to talk to you about this week. I have seen moving of course as I have been. I wrote to you last from Jacksonville, Fla. Miss Virginia Johnson met me at the stable with a full chicken for me to get on the outside of, and I certainly did do so. She shook hands with me and told me goodbye. I was in company with Secretary Watson, of the Y. M. C. A. Prof. Watson is doing a great work in this country. Charles H. Anderson, was at the head of the meeting. He is going to give to Jacksonville a Y. M. C. A. and it is much needed there. I would like to see a Y. M. C. A., a library, and other things to reach out for the young men who are going to the devil because they have no other place to go. When the meeting closed, I went to Atlanta, to witness the commencement exercises of Morris Brown University, which was the greatest in the history of the school, and now has been accomplished during the past year under President Eunice, from any other time in the last of the school. Getting through with the commencement, I left for Knoxville, Tenn., reaching there about 10:50 at night, I found Editor W. L. Porter, of the East Tennessee News waiting to tote me over in his automobile to his home. I enjoyed very much the ride to the place where I stopped over night. Bright and early the next morning I was up and on the go to see what I could see and how I could see it. Editor Porter was on hand and showed me,around. I met Rev, W. Augustus Jones, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is some pumpkins in the pulpit, and one of our finest preachers. I talked with him a while, met Dr H. M. Green, the great physician, and then met other people. It was a meeting day with me until I was informed by Editor Porter that he was ready to tote me in his automobile to Jefferson City where he had arranged for me to make a few remarks. It was just 32 miles from where we were, so I was in the car and ready to go. Mr. Porter turned a handle and that thing just grunted and snorted little bit and started out, but before we could get out of town I herd something like a gun fire. I thought the white folks were shooting at us, and I fell down in the car like I was dead and held my breath, but Porter told me it was a "blow out." He stopped the thing, jumped out, got some tools, put new stuffing in a wheel, used some wind blew it up, and we started again, making the trip in one hour and thirty minutes. At times it looked like we were up in the air, and I thought that almost any time I would be made an angel. The school was reached and then I talked with the people. A committee met us at the foot of the hill and escorted us up. I was pleased to be honored, but it was because I was with an editor. Them people get some fine treatment, and I like to get with them. I remember how we were all tooted round in Nashville last February. I am going to be with them every chance I can get. Now comes the school. It was at the Nelson Merry College where this meeting was held, or where Editor Porter toted me to make a speech. At the head of this school is Prof. J. M. Thompson, a worker, and next to him is Mrs. L A. Diggs, principal, and then there were the teachers, Mrs. C. A. Thompson, Mrs. Oliva Joiner, Misses M. Cordille Rice, Vandolia Simmons and Gertrude Talbott. I was glad to meet these workers. I had met Miss Rice when she was in Wilberforce and because I had been to Wilberforce, she made me extra welcome. She is a bright young woman, and of course I tried to have them all believe that I was some pumpkins in this education business, so I just said to them: "It is infinitus pleasurubus, that Ierbus, meetibus you allibus. I antickelus delimakumtus." Them teachers just looked at each other, and looked at me without saying a word. I don't know what they had in their minds, but they were unable to answer my big sounds. We remained over night, and then returned to Knoxville. I went from Knoxville to Lynchburg, Danville, Va., and to the place where I am today writing this letter. I will spend a few days in Philadelphia and then on to another part of the world. I think I have said enough for this week. I will tell you about the Afro-American in my next letter. 0 PRINCESS ANNE, MD. Princess Anne, Md., May 6.—Rev. King preached a strong and eloquent sermon Sunday morning. Mr. Hartley Smith of 1342 Division street, Baltimore, reported in behalf of the John A. Holmes Epworth League Chapter of Metropolitan M. E Church, the sum of $4.25 for the new dormitory of the Princess Anne Academy. This is an additional donation from this chapter. . . A literary and musical under the direction of Mrs. Annie R. King was given Friday evening at Metropolitan M.E. Church. Miss Eslander Thomas of Baltimore, Mr. John N. Waters of Fairmount, and Mrs. Cora Liles of Marion assisted in the program. The Annual Farmer's Conference was held at Princess Anne Academy Friday. Prominent speakers from the United States Bureau of Education, the Maryland Agriculture College and successful farmers of the community addressed the meetings. Saturday was devoted to teachers. The conference was a complete success. . . Mrs. Louisa King, formerly of Princess Anne, died in Baltimore. The body was accompanied here by Mr. and Mrs. Hartly Smith, Mrs. Bessie Nichols of Baltimore; William King of Philadelphia and Clinton King, her grandson. of U. S. ship Louisiana. Miss Eslander V. Thomas, preceptress of Morgan College Baltimore, was a guest of Mrs. Addie B. Jones during the Farmers Conference. Lloyd Taylor, a faithful employee of the N. Y. P. N. Railroad died Monday. . . Miss Lizzie Cottman left for Baltimore Monday. . . Misses Adella and Velma Nutter of Marion were in town. . . Mr. and Mrs. William Haymen have come home for the summer. Mr. Haymen taught school in Delaware the past session. . . Miss Carrie Horsey left for New York Saturday. THE AFRO-AMERICAN Cecilton, Md., May 4.—George Green of Wilmington, Del., spent a few days with his mother, Mrs. Indy Green. . . Mrs. Agnes Banks is spending some time in Baltimore. . . Miss Blanche Boyer, Mrs. Beulah Miller and Elmer Boyer are visiting their sick mother, Mrs. Sarah Boyer. . . Mrs. Lara Bacon is home after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Clark of Lincoln City, Del. . . Rev. Hammond and his family have moved to Crisfield to his new charge. . . Rev. Williams and family have moved here to his new charge. . . Miss Mabel Sisco is home from the hospital. R. Spencer, Benj. Harris, Mesdames Jane Boyer, Arbella Bailey, Harriet Bayard and Jack Viel are on the sick list. IMPORTANT EVENTS AT TRAINING SCHOOL Busy Period For Institution at Durham, N. C. Interest is at its height among the students and faculty of the National Training school, Durham, N. C. The oratory contest for the young women was held the latter part of April, and the contest between the young men is scheduled for Friday evening, May 5. On Monday, May S, the Play Athletic association will furnish the attractions for the day. The big event to which the school and the whole community are looking forward to is the commencement sermon, which is to be delivered on Sunday afternoon, May 14, at 2:30 in Avery auditorium by the Rev. P. James Bryant, D. D., who is the noted pastor of the Wheat Street Baptist church, Atlanta, Ga. 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Washington it would have paid for itself many times over. Recently the nation, especially the south, has been rejoicing that Major Moton, another distinguished graduate of Hampton, would soon take up Dr. Washington's heavy burden at Tuskegee. Today the friends of Hampton and of Negro education are rejoicing that another self made, Hampton trained man, Allen Washington, will become the commandant of cadets at Hampton, where he graduated in 1891, a product of the pioneer work of General Samuel Chapman Armstrong. Allen Washington came to the Hampton school, on the lower peninsula of Virginia, from Gloucester county, a PETER B. BURKE CAPTAIN WASHINGTON. county which is well known on account of the large percentage of colored people who own their farms and their homes, law abiding and charity. They have won the respect of the best white people because of their industry and good character. Mr. Washington entered the Hampton institute night school and became what is called a "work student"—that is, he worked by day at manual labor and then went to school for two hours on five nights of the week. In 1889 he finished the harness maker's trade and then spent two years in the Hampton day school, academic department. After his graduation he was employed by day in the harness making shop and at night in the commandant's department. During the next year his time was equally divided between the harness shop and the commandant's office. Little by little he became more active in the disciplinary work and soon found his full stride in handling boys and handling them with sympathy and still with firmness. How does a colored man handle his own people? To answer this question so far as Captain Washington is concerned is to say that here is a man who is ready to explain to boys why it is necessary for them to obey certain rules; here is a friend and adviser who with all his kindness cannot easily be hoodwinked; here is an administrative officer who is willing to explain with calmness what is what and is then prepared to insist that boys must do their part to maintain the high standards which have characterized Hampton institute for nearly fifty years. Captain Washington is indeed a big brother to the 500 Negro and Indian boys who are being trained at Hampton for leadership in school teaching, farming and mechanical industries. He is friendly, but emphatic, in his administration of discipline. He is willing to put the facts squarely to boys, and he expects them to do their best. Even when he has to send away an occasional boy he gives the best kind of advice and has in this way started many boys on a higher path. 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POCOMOKE CITY Pomonkey, Md., May 4.—The funeral services of William Carter were held here at Metropolitan Church on Tuesday. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss. . . McClinton Marshall, Miss Mayme Pansome and Miss Minnie Keys who were here on a short visit from the district were the guests of Miss F. G. Clarke on Sunday past. . . Miss Dora Luvenia was united in marriage to Mr. James Datcher on Thursday past and motored here on Friday where they will reside. . . W. F. Clarke with his wife and Miss L. Gran motorized to Washington on Sunday and attended morning service at Ebenezer Church there. . . Rev. J. W. Dockett spent the week in Hamilton, Va., visiting friends. Rev. Lineston of Howard University preached an inspiring sermon last Sunday at Metropolitan Church. The Japanese reception which was given by the Mother's Jewel Club under the direction of Mrs. Lucy Jackson was a credit to them and also a financial success. . . Edward Yates of Mt. Union, Pa., is spending the fortnight here with his wife. . . Alton Johnson from New Brunswick, N. J., spent the Easter holidays here with his relatives and friends. . . Little Helen M. Penny the six months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Penny was buried at St. Charles Catholic Church Friday morning. BERKLEY NOTES Berkley, Md., May 4.—Rev. John T. Bond preached at Hosanna A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning and evening. . Wm. H. Billingslea and daughter. Miss Helen Billingslea, both of Chester, Pa., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stump of Darlington last week. . Alexander Webster and Mrs.Hannah Webster were the guests of Mrs. Harriet Cain, of Darlington Sunday evening. The colored farmers of this section are busy preparing to plant their crops and gardens. . The Berkley Cornet Band held an entertainment in the Masonic Hall Friday and rendered some of the latest music. RIDERWOOD, MD. Riderwood, Md., May 3.—Mrs. Nellie Winder and Rev. W. T. Brown were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Proctor, Friday. Mrs. John Proctor entertained Mrs. Mattie Powell, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Annie Levere, of Warren at tea Sunday. . Mrs. L. M. Fowler and caught Miss E. E. Fowler, have returned home after spending sometime with their parents in Howard county. Md. . Mrs. George Mack, who died last Friday was taken to Westminster for burial. She is survived by husband and nine children. . Mr. John Proctor entertained Mr. J. F. Carter and Lenton Brown on Monday night. . Miss Agnes Johnson spent Sunday afternoon with her parents in Timonium. TOWN NECK ITEMS Town Neck. Md., May 4.—The ladies of the M. E. Church, under the leadership of Mrs. Eliza Jennings, gave a pastoral reception in honor of the return of the pastor, Rev. J. H. Goodrich. It was a fine affair and was largely attended. Representatives were present from the other denominations. Rev. M. Jefferson on the part of the Baptist Church, and Rev. Mr. Jones, on the pastor of the African Methodist. Messrs. Robert Sye and J. L. Pack on the part of the M. E., and on the part of the young people of the public school, Miss Cora Hammond. The music was under the direction of Mr. James Brice, of Annapolis, and Mr. Nimrod Jennings. Mrs. Eliza Jenkins presented the pastor with a handsome purse of money. BROAD NECK BEILFS Broad Neck, Md., May 4.—Rev. C. G. Cummings, district superintendent preached at Asbury M. E. Church, Sunday, after which the first quarterly conference was held. The reports of the committees and officers showed that the charge was in good condition and that during the past year £1,440.80 had been raised. The estimating committee reported the pastor's salary at $950 that being what the charge would be able to pay, but not what he was worth. . . The ladies afterward served a very delightful dinner. LUTHERVILLE HAPPENINGS Lutherville. Md., May 4.—On last Wednesday-evening Rev. Wm. Brown was given a welcome reception by the members of the church. Greetings were extended from around the table while eating. around the table while eating. The dwellings of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas caught fire last Sunday but was soon extinguished by the Lutherville fire company. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. brown were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones. . Mrs. Janie Lee of Baltimore visited her sister, Mrs. Lina Frazier. . Henry Ayers, Jr., a student of State Normal School visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ayers last week. . The five month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pullman weighs twenty-two pounds. . Mrs Louisa Johnson and Mrs. Margaret Johnson visited Mrs. Mamie Tavlor last Sunday. . Miss Lale Matthews, daughter and Master John Lincoln, grandson of Mrs. Martha Matthews, spent Saturday and Sunday with her at Barre Hills. . Mrs. Elsie Matthews and children of Baltimore have moved here for the summer. HAVRE I E GRACE Havre De Grace, Md., May 4.—Rev. L. S. Flagg preached a fine sermon last Sunday morning at St. James A. M. E. Church. At 2 p.m. the funeral of Harold Davis Walter was held. He had been librarian of the Sunday school for five years. He leaves grand parents, one brother, two aunts and two uncles to mourn their loss. Mrs. Martha Anderson, Mr. William Waltier and Mr. William Anderson of Philadelphia attended the funeral. . . Misses Elizabeth Carey of Philadelphia is visiting friends here. . . Mrs. Sophronia Wallace has gone to Sparrows Point to visit her daughter who is very ill. Misses Emma Cole and Laura Richardson, of Philadelphia were the week-end guests of Mrs. Warfield. . . Mrs. Frances Brown will give a musical concert in the lecture room of St. James A. M. E. Church next Monday evening. Onota Penny Club will give a May Pole Drill in the lecture room next Friday evening. . Mrs. Laura B. Mitchel is suffering with a severe cold. . Mrs. Eliza Warfield will leave for Pittsburgh to spend sometime with her brother. Morning Star Cornish Lodge,806 Daughter of Samaria gave a grand musical and literary concert at the True Reformer's Hall last Friday. It was a success. TAPPAHANNOCK NEWSE Tappahannock, Va., May 4.—The public school closed Friday night. Exercises were held at Berean Baptist Church. It was well attended. . Miss Mary V. Jackson left for Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. M. C. Jones for Philadelphia. Several of our young men left for Wilmington, Del., a few days ago. . Rev. John Scott, the Episcopal minister of Millers, Va., lost his wife last week. Mrs. Lucy Scott, who died of pneumonia and at this writing Rev. Scott is ill with pneumonia. CATONSVILLE BRIEFES Catonsville, Md., May 4.—Rev. L. S. Flagg will preach at Grace A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. The holy Sacrament will be administered. assisted by Rev. Samuel Ebbs. Rev. Argo of the South Carolina Conference filled the pulpit at Grace Church at night. Mrs. Julia Miller, James Bennett and Samuel Torsell were delegates to the Grand Lodge of Wise Men and Household which held its biannual session Tuesday night in Baltimore. Mrs. Julia Billy, of Virginia, is spending two weeks here visiting her mother. Mrs. Cole. . . Mr. Alonza Scribble, of Pittsburgh, Pa., will spend the summer here. . . Mr. Howard Briscoe who last week fell from a third story window while working in the Mercy Hospital. . . A. E. Hall has purchased an automobile truck. . . Rev. C. H. Murray left Monday for Philadelphia. . . Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Harridy, Miss Effie Parker and Mr. Edward Holland moved to Lisbon, Howard county, last Sunday and was guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parker. . The united Order of Odd Fellows will have their annual sermon preached to them next Sunday evening at Grace A. M. E. Church. . . Mrs. Laura Wilson, daughter of Mr. Alex. Terrell, is ill at her home in Baltimore. SNOW HILL Snow Hill, Md., May 4.—Mr. Wm. Selby, Mr. Edward Allen left Monday to spend sometime in Delaware and Pennsylvania. . . Rev. N. N. Brown preached Sunday night at the M. E. Church to a large congregation. . . Rev. J. J. Baker of the A. M. E. Church preached Sunday night at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. . . Mr. and Mrs. Zadok Purnell entertained a HE AFRO-AMERICAN number of friends at dinner Sunday . . The trustee rally at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night was a success. . Mrs. Hattie Waters and Rev. E. J. Henry were in Berlin Saturday attending the funeral of Mrs. Bertha Molock. ANNAPOLIS HAPPENINGS Annapolis, Md., May 4.—Mrs. Atwood visited Baltimore Sunday. Mr. James Howard is quite sick at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Countee. . Mr. Ford of Norfolk. Va., is visiting his wife, Mrs. Marion Ford, who has been spending some time here with her parents . . Daniel Brice is very ill. . A special collection was asked for Sunday morning at Ashbury Church for Staunton public school. . Miss Hattie Johnson and Miss Francis Pinkney have returned home after spending the Easter holidays in Washington. Miss Louisa Hebron entertained at a party a number of her friends at her residence on Washington street. . . John King visited Baltimore Saturday. . . Thomas Queen is very ill. . . William Francis has returned to Hagerstown. . . Mrs. Cordelia Ridgley, of Washington, is visiting her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Ridgley. . . Mrs. Margaret Lane is visiting her sister. Mrs. Nannie Adams. PORT DEPOSIT JOTTINGS Port Deposit, Md., May 3. Saturday night of last week, Dr. Joseph l. France, candidate for the United States Senate, and Jeremiah Chester, of Baltimore addressed the colored voters of this section. A large number of persons were present to hear them. . . Revs, J. D. Banks, B. S. Brown, B. T. Parker, approved of the candidacy of Dr. France and urged the voters to support him. FAIRFIELD, MD. Fairfield, Md., May 4.—Messrs. Walter W. Brown and J. Wesley Jennings went to Annapolis, Md., today in interest of public school building. The county school board promised them to do all in their power to build a schoolhouse. Rev. O. B. Heavelow and Mrs. Nellie Johnson have returned from their Annual Conference at Norfolk. Mrs. Laura Wilson was out last week to see Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Deshields. . Mrs. Luey Jones was in Baltimore Monday. . Mrs. Lula Deshields spent two weeks in Fairfield. . Walter H. Brown. A. G. Faulkner and Miss Margaret went to Leadenhall St. Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Brown addressed the B. Y. P. U. LONG GR+FN HAPPENINGS Long Green, Md., May 4.—The second annual penny entertainment given by the choir of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church was a success. Mr. A. W. Gassoway was chairman. Mrs. Maggie M. Levere, who spent the fall and winter with her cousins Mrs. Carrie Cornish and Mrs. Phoebe Wheatley of 324 W. Hoffman street, Baltimore, has returned home to spend the remainder of the season with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winder. . . Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers.Jr. . . and Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers, Sr. of Summerfield entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes Sunday afternoon. . . Mrs. Phoebe Wheatley, of Baltimore was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins, Sunday. Mrs. Margaret J. Gwynn, Elijah Gwynn of Glenarm, and Miss Lizzie Hawkins attended the wedding of Miss Julia Boyd and Mr. Solomon Oliver Wing at Mt. Washington last Wednesday. Mrs. Birdie Fields of Hydes, Md., is spending a few weeks with her mother and sister, Mrs. Mary Harvey and Mrs. Mary V. Anderson, respectively. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Maria Gassoway, Mrs. Hanna Dockins, Mrs. Josephine Ayers, James Hawkins and Arch Smith. COCKFYSVILLE NOTES Cockeysville, Md., May 4.—The United Sons of the West Lodge No. 2342 will hold its annual thanksgiving services at Bazil Chapel, Sunday May 21, at 8 p. m. . Miss M. Ethel Hall and Miss Hattie Thomas, teachers at Sparks and Monkton, respectively, were the week-end guests of Miss Alberta S. Shaw at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Quickley. . Miss Blanche Allen visited friends in Texas, Md. . Mr. and Mrs. George H. Johnson visited Mrs. L. J. Pennington of Long Green, Md. CHURCHVILLE JOTTINGS Churchville, Md., May 4.—Misses Minnie King, Elizabeth Cooper, both of Baltimore, Bertha Cooper, of the Rocks, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. Kenton M. Presberry, of Berk- ley, Md., were the guests of Mrs. Hester C. Banks. . . Miss Mary E. Flemings, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Hannah M. Chase and family, of Fallston, spent Easter in Baltimore with relatives. . The Ladies' Aid Society and other organizations of Asbury M. E. Church joined in tendering the pastor, Rev. J. L. Brown, a reception in honor of his fifth return from conference as pastor of the church. An address of welcome was made by Mrs. Susie Cannon which was responded to by Rev. D. W. Hays, the district superintendent, and Rev. J. L. Brown. HARPERS FERRY CLIPPINGS Harpers Ferry, W. Va., May 4.—An additional fund of $21.79 was raised for the improvement of the cemetery on last Thursday night at Curtis Free Baptist Church. Miss Jaunita Arter had charge of the benefit. . Mrs. Warfield, wife of Dr. Warfield of Freedmen's Hospital was here visiting her sister, Mrs. Herrod during the Easter holidays. . Mrs. Esther Hill has returned to Philadelphia after a week at home. . Prof. Saunders of Storers College will preach at John Wesley M. E. Church next Sunday. . Mrs. Daniel Murray and son of Washington, were here visiting friends during the holidays. . Mrs. Sadie Crane and daughter Mildred, are visiting her husband, Mr. Paul Crane in Bloomfield, N. J. . The senior class of Storer College will take an excursion to Antietam battlefield on May 4, after which they will be entertained at the annual banquet of the junior class on May 5. Storer College commencement is on the 25th of May. . W. T. Willis of Harpers Ferry has just finished painting the beautiful home of D. S. S. Goodloe of the Maryland Normal School at Bowie, Md. Indian Head, Md., May 4.—Mrs. Alexandria Queen and little daughter were visitors at the residence of Mrs. J. Augustus Brown. Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins were the glad recipients of a baby boy. The dance given at Glymont school during the past week was financial success. . . Arthur Ross is spending the week in Towson visiting his daughter Myrtle, who has been sick. . . Mrs. Ellen Jones, Mrs. George W. Brooks and Mrs. Z. Johnson of Port Tobacco spent the week-end with their sister, Mrs. Wm. Brooks. . . Mrs. A. Brown was a visitor at the residence of her brother, Mr. George Gray on Sunday. . . Miss Etta Hawkins spent the week-end in the capital city. . . Mrs. Sylvester Dyson spent the past week with her mother, Mrs. Fletcher here. . . Mrs. William Thomas has been suffering from a severe attack of chills. Mrs. Philip Johnson was a visitor here during the past week. CHESTERTOWN, MD. Chestertown, Md., May 4.—Rev. C. B. Bailey, the new pastor of Pethel A. M. E. Church preached to large audiences Sunday morning and night. . . An elaborate course dinner was given by Mrs. Lizzie Sheppard at her home in Calvert street Thursday April 27. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Young and niece Hermoine Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Redding, Mrs. Lizzie Gordon and Miss Lottie Hynson. All the delicacies of the season were served and the guests departed at a late hour. . . John W. King met with a painful accident last week while working at the paper mill by having his face severely burned. . . Benjamin Bordley of Wilmington, Del., was a visitor in town this week. . . The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell on Cannon street is nearing completion. Alexander Chaney, Jr., who had been sick for quite while died Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bethel Church. Rev. C.B. Bailey officiating. . . Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Fletcher are mourning the loss of their little daughter Evelyn, who died Saturday and was buried Monday afternoon. . . Mrs. Annie Freeman is very ill at her home in Princess street. FUNERAL OF MR. JOHN W. JOHNSON Salisbury, Md., May 4.—The funeral of John Wesley Johnson was held at John Wesley M. E. Church last Friday. In the 63rd year of his age he was called from labor to reward on Tuesday morning, April 25th. He had been in the employ of Wm. H. Jackson for 42 years. He is survived by a widow, two daughters and three sons, Ernest T. Charles W., and Rev. C. W. Johnson, of the Delaware Conference. INDIAN HEAD, MD. PRINCESS Price of Princess Comb, $1.00 Heater 50c. Extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order M. TREGOR & SONS Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md 1229 E. Street, N. W. Washington, D. C MRS. 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Fifty Cents Three Months..... Forty Cents Single Copy..... Three Cents Entered at the Baltimore Post Office as second-class matter. We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communications in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AFRO-AMERICAN, 628 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made know on application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, MAY 6, 1916 We are wondering whether the proprietors of Ford's Opera House have fumigated the house since the so-called "Birth of a Nation" left? If not, they certainly owe it to the community to do so and do so at once. It is a pity that the sanitary committee of the Grand Jury did not look after it with all the other unsanitary affairs that came under its notice. $A^2$ Democratic organization of this city has taken the name of the Ku Klux Klan. If it has no better object in view than had the organization from which it takes its name, it will not be worth much to the community. But what can be expected from a Democratic organization that would be cursed with such a name? 1 A great many people find fault with Mr. Sunday because he emphasizes his sermon with a considerable amount of what is generally known as slang. The whole amount of it is that Mr. Sunday talks to people in a language they understand? We are no advocate of slang, but in daily conversation, there are very few people who do not use slang, and in the course of time the constant use of words make them so familiar to all that they become incorporated in the general language of the people, and thus they become common words. We would not for a moment countenance the general use of slang in the pulpit, but if some of our preachers would preach in plainer language than they do perhaps their congregations would understand them better. The time has passed when, like the old preacher who heard for the first time the word "Sylogism," big words must be used to give the people an idea of one's profundity. Plain truths plainly expressed is the need of the hour. There was a time when the printing trade demanded all sorts of fancy letters, now the plainer the letter the better united the work in to the need of the community. What is true of the printers art is also true of the spoken word, the plainer the better. WELCOME TO PILGRIMS Let everybody turn out and give the pilgrims from the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which comes to Bethel A. M. E. Church, next Monday. Bethel Church is a twinsister to the Bethel Church in Philadelphia, in which the Centennial Conference is being held, and, had it not been for the aid given to the organization by Bethel Church in the beginning there is every reason to believe that such an organization would hardly now be in existence. While it is true that Bishop Allen was the first bishop ordained, it is equally true that the first Bishop elected was Daniel Coker, the pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Baltimore. His name should be indisolably connected with this organization, for it was largely through his influence and help that the organization was perfected. Bethel Church, ever since its organization has always stood for the best there was in the Negro, and it has been for generations an open forum where the people of the city regardless of denomination could assemble and organize for any object the purpose of which was the betterment of the conditions of the race. More than one conference of race leaders took place in this old church. It was in Bethel church that the first meeting was held that had to do with securing the necessary legislation to put colored teachers in colored schools. This was not the only outgrowth of the activities within its walls, and the people of this city, yes, the people of the whole State owe to Mother Bethel a debt of gratitude that will be hard to fill. It ought to be the feeling of every right thinking man, woman and child, that the heavy debt now resting on this Old Forum of the people should be lifted as speedily as possible, thus to aid the old church in a new neighborhood, not only to renew its youth, but to step out again in advance and lead the people on to higher and nobler principals. It is to be hoped that the General Conference pilgrims, having seen and heard of the good things that this grand old church has done, will be so enthused that they will return to the conference fully made up in mind that the half has not yet been told, and that Old Mother Bethel shall be assisted to nobler and better things. THE HIGHER DUTY There are many occasions in the life of the average Afro-American when his most sanguinary aspirations for himself and for his race are clouded in the deepest pessimism. Restricted and hemmed in from the fullest and freest development of his powers, he has the feeling that the hand of the world and the hand of God surely must be raised against him. It is then that he is most tempted to give in to the opposing circumstances and let them work their will upon him. Or perhaps here flits across his mind the resolve to leave this land of his birth and seek his fortune where manhood is the only index to recognition. Like the Pilgrim Fathers see and find some new land wherein to worship his own Gods without persecution. Brought to America without his consent and now against his will to leave it. These things he thinks and his heart is filled with bitterness. After the dark hours choked with feeling, come sober thot and reason. Despatches from Turkey tell of the latest massacre of the hated Armenians; the Jews in New York raise three million dollars for the homeless and destitute in Poland; Japan delivers to China an ultimatum, in effect, submit to our exploitation or fight; and British soldiers charge the Irish Nationalists in the streets of Dublin, the rebels are dispersed, and the recruiting goes on. In the face of this evidence can anyone feel that the world is against him, and merely because his skin is black? As he thinks the atmosphere becomes clear, wherever there is weakness, there you will find oppression and persecution. This is the law of civilization. For the average Afro-American desertion is easy—and cowardly. What of his weaker brother who cannot escape, and who would not, shall he be let to die? No, for the stronger there is the higher duty: God give me the strength to fight. Lieutenant Joseph Martin graduated from the M Street High School in Washington as lieutenant of his company. After a brief service in the District Guards, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and came under the eye of Major Young, when the latter was seeking an aid for his work in the Liberian service. The Lieutenant's story of crossing the Sangwin river during the flood season illustrates the native Liberian character, and at the same time gives some idea of the difficulties that the American party had to face. Ropes attached to arrows had been shot to the opposite bank but gave way under the force of the current when a boatman attempted to cross holding on to them. Rafts too had been tried and the two natives who manned it were carried away down stream and drowned. A consultation of the guides who had exhausted their ingenuity brought forth the information that their medicine was not strong enough, and that a sacrifice must be made to the river god. Accordingly on the next day a piece of white cloth, a white egg and a white chicken were placed in a circle on the bank, and the guides standing within the circle swore to stick to it until a crossing was effected. Another rope was shot across, two other natives manned the raft, and the water was higher than the day before, the crossing was made in safety. ..WEDDING WING-BY-BY One of the prettiest the season took place on evening when Miss J. Ellicott City, Md., bride of Mr. Solomon Mt. Washington. The ceremony was p Rev. A. A Murray at Liberian natives aver, of course, that the crossing was successful because of the strong medicine used and because the river god favored them. The more enlightened among us know that the white cloth, the white chicken and the white egg had as much to do with the crossing of the river as so many straws. The fundamentals of success lay in the resolve to stick to it until it was done. They might have cried aloud to the river god all day as did the prophets of Baal on one occasion, but unless there had resulted the will to do, Major Young's party would have been compelled to spend the night in a shelterless spot. This native and elemental faith of the native Liberian might move us to laughter, were it not for the pathos in it. After all this is his faith, his religion. God, he does not know, and he worships the devil, in order that the devil may do him no ill. To him the good spirit in the world is good, and he cannot conceive that a good spirit would do him harm. Hence the sacrifices to the devil, and his belief that his charms together with sacrifices will bring him success, by propitiating the forces of evil. Blind, ignorant, in short a heathen; these are the epithets applied to the African believer in charms. But Africans are not the only people who believe such things. Americans who might pass upon the white chicken charm as simon pure nonsense, carry their rabbit foot, hail with joy the finding of a horse-shoe, or seek diligently for a four leaf clover. When failure results in an undertaking, like the Liberian the fault is not in them, but "the medicine has not been strong enough", and the palmist or the soothe sayer are invoked for stronger medicine. Superstition rules the world. If not simple like that of the Liberian then sophisticated like that of civilized Americans. Inherited it has persisted and come down thru the ages from the savage fathers who dwelt in the forests of Germany, the American hills or the deserts of Africa. Today as in former years we attribute to heaven the powers that lie within the self, and wish by our charms and hope, when the simple thing is to "Swear to stick to it until a crossing is affected." The Maryland Grand Council G. U. O. O. B. and S. of Job with the Subordinate Houses will have their Annual Sermon preached at First Baptist Church Sunday, May 14, 1916, corner of Caroline and McElderry streets. All members are kindly requested to be present as we desire to make a favorable showing on the occasion. P. G.; officers requested in white. Other members the regular society dress. Kindly meet in lecture room at 6.30 p. m. By order of R. W. G. M., Wm. H. Saunders R. W. G. Sec., Charles Folks Regular session May 26. The Cadillac Chauffeurs wish to thank the many friends who made the May Ball a success. With us Prof. James Wise, William Roberson, Ernest Purviance and Edward Slater. We hope a continuance of the same in the future. CADILLAC SFANDARD OF THE WORLD Desmond Lynch, Pres. TARRYTOWN ITEMS Tarrytown, N. Y., May 3.—The regular monthly platform meeting was held at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday afternoon, April 30. Singing by the choir; prayer by Rev. C. Kingsland, the 39th Psalms by Mr. I. N. Crispbell. The program was in charge of Mr. L. Davis and Rev. M. Valentine. Those taking part were Mrs. E. Hunt, solo; Mr. and Mrs. Crispbell, duette; Miss R. Philips, paper. Rev. Nelson of Pocantico Hill gave a very interesting talk, subject "Hidden Treasures." Mr. Holland, poem; Misses Hazel and Marion Harris, duett; Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Folks, duett; Mrs. Jannie Hughes, paper; Mrs. W. Belcher and Mr. J. Robinson, duett. The Daughters of Conference presented the president, Mr. L. Davis, with a gold head cane Presentation address by Rev. W. Kingsland. Closing remarks by the pastor. Benediction, Rev. Nelson. Rev. J. W. McCoy, pastor; Mr. L. Davis, president and secretary ..WEDDINGS.. WING--BYRD One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place on Wednesday evening when Miss Julia Boyd of Ellicott City, Md., became the bride of Mr. Solomon O. Wing of Mt. Washington. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. A Murray at 14 Kelly avenue, the home of the groom. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown of white satin with white pearls and silver trimmings. She carried brides' roses. Mr. Elijah Gwynn, uncle of the groom was best man. Mr. Thomas Boyd, Jr., and Mr. Clyde Garnes were attendants. Mrs. J. T. Williams, Miss Mamie Patterson and Miss Ruth Wicks were bridesmaids. Three hundred guests were present. Prof. Walter Washington, played the wedding march. The couple were the recipients of many handsome presents including a quantity of cut glass, linen and silver. The ceremony was followed by a reception. BOND--GRANT A pretty home wedding was solemnized Wednesday, April 12 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis R. Grant, when their daughter Isabella Grant, became the bride of Mr. James E. Bond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bond, of Rossville, Baltimore county. The ceremony was performed at 8:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, 1834 E. Eager street by the Rev. Dr. P. Carter Neal, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev. George Curry, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church. The bride entered the parlor with her father, by whom she was given in marriage, and was met by the groom, attended by his best man, Mr. Wm. Jarvis. She wore a lovely gown of white silk poplin combined with Georgie crete and lace, and a garland of pearl beads. Her veil which was arranged in the form of a Duchess cap, was of fine net, caught up with bride roses. She carried a shower bouquet of the same flowers. Her only ornament was a necklace of pearls. She was attended by Miss Harriet Bailey as bridesmaid, who wore a charming gown of white net over white silk, prettily trimmed with white satin ribbon. She carried a handsome bouquet of pink carnations. The wedding march was played by Prof. Rusk. The ceremony was followed by a reception of the immediate families and the many friends who were invited. The table was decorated with fruit and a handsome bride's cake. Mr. and Mrs. Bond are now residing at 921 Rutland avenue. The bride was a member of the class of 1908. She is also an active worker in the First Baptist Church and Sunday School. THOMPSON--LYLES The marriage of Miss Mary Lyles, daughter of Mrs. Ellen Bell, to Mr. Clarence Allan Thompson, son of Mrs Catharine Thompson, took place at noon, April 26th at Bethel A.M.E. Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. Sanders, pastor of the church in the presence of the members of the two families and friends. The bride, who was given in marriage by Mr. John Gassaway, wore a smart traveling costume of midnight blue, with a large picture hat to match and a corsage bouquet of sweet peas. The maid of honor, was Miss Mary Barclay, who wore a dark blue Frisco serge suit and large black picture hat and carried a large bouquet of pink roses. Little Miss Monzella A. Mitchell was flower girl. Walter Brown was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are spending their honeymoon at Atlantic City. On their return will stop in Philadelphia visiting relatives and friends, will be at home 181 E. 20th street after July 1st. The wedding march was played by Prof. Dungee, organist of the church. MR. AND MRS. QUEEN HONORED Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Queen, .. 420 Robert street gave a jollification. It was Mr. Queen's birthday and their many friends who were present had a jolly time. They had a very elaborate spread. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Denmark, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Hayden, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Foote, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Amie, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Goates, Mr. George Matthews, Miss Louise Burley, Abraham Clark, Miss Turner, Miss Roy, Mrs. Charley Harrison. CELEBRATED FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. J. Enoch Rice, of 1007 N. Calhoun street celebrated the first anniversary of their wedding on Friday evening, April 28, 1910. A large number of their friends were present and spent a delightful evening with music and playing games. Those presen were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Enoch Rice, and Mrs. W. H. Thompson, Rev. Henry M. Thompson, Mrs. Helen Thomas, Miss Glady Rollins, Miss Fannie Garnes, Miss Ruth Wicks, Miss Louise Bell, Miss Frances Powers, Miss Rhoda Gordan, Miss Ethel Gleed, Miss Sabinia Gleed, Miss Addie Thompson, Messrs. A. Hall, Robert Hutton. J. Whittle, Roy Thompson, John Bruce, Abram Antley, Daniel Harcum, J. A. Thompson, E. Thomas. Mrs. Rice was charmingly attired in a pale pink taffeta gown under silver lace with rhinestone trimmings, and wore a large bouquet of pink sweet peas. At a late hour the guests was ushered to the dining room which was beautifully decorated and lighted by pink shades and silver candlesticks, where a sumptuous repast was served by the caterer, Mr. J. E. Dougherty, consisting of chicken salad, finger rolls, olives, punch, ice cream, fancy cakes, salted nuts and mints. Mr. and Mrs. Rice received many handsome presents. W. DAVID'BROWN ON BUSINESS TRIP W. David Brown, Worthy Grand Treasurer of the G. U. O. F. was in Washington, last week on business in connection with the Journal Office and stopped over in Baltimore on his return and in company with Julius C. Johnson, Worthy Dep. Grand Master of the G. U. O. F. paid a visit to the Jolly Odd Fellows of which they are both honorary members. The Chief Arkon promptly called the house to order and the distinguished visitors given honors according to their rank and in a few [well] chosen words the Chief Arkon bade them thrice] welcome to the social and the response of Brother Brown gave abundant evidence that he was glad to be with the brothers and to bring them greetings from the great Empire State. He was responded to in a fitting manner but the Clerk of the Social, Bro. L.T. Dawson. The remarks of Brother J. C. Johnson were listened to with wrap attention. The visitors having other engagements awaiting them bade the Social adjieu. T. B. Slater, Chief Arkon; L. T. Dawson, Clerk of Finance. MRS IDA. M. HILTON CONVALESCENT Mrs. Ida M. Hilton, of 554 Dolphin street, after a three-week illness is greatly improved under the care of Dr. H.S. McCard and wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness and also for the beautiful flowers sent by the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Metropolitan Church and of Madison Street Church Penny Club and many other beautiful flowers and other tokens of kindness shown her. WANTS:SUBSCRIPTION RENEWED Clarksburg, W.Va., April 29th. Afro-American Co. Sirs:—Please find enclosed $1.00 for renewal of my subscription, pardon delay, send it along, can't do without it. The Afro-American is a powerful agency for good. Yours, R. French Hurley, 282 S. Chestnut street. A young lady wishes a clerical position in office or business. Call Madison 2999 J. FOR SALE: 3 story house in the 700 block Mosher street, 8 rooms and bath sewered, cement pavement. Price $1650, terms $100 cash; balance as rent. See A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle avenue. Three, 3 story houses in the 2000 block Druid Hill avenue. G. R. $100. Suitable for apartments. Will be put in first class condition. Terms to suit. See A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle avenue. Phone Madison, 3664 W. For sale a large coal yard in fee, Hoffman street near Druid Hill avenue. Will be used condition, very cheap. Price $1500 Can be bought on easy terms. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue. For sale a good investment or suitable for a home. Two 2 story houses in the 1900 block White street in first class condition. Long yards, large rooms, marble steps. G. R. $65.00 each. Price $65.00. Will be used condition. Per week pays all expenses; Write, call or phone A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle avenue. 3 story house 2100 block Druid Hill avenue. G. R. $6.00. Price $1650. Now being put in first class condition. Terms to suit. See A. L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle avenue. For sale two 3 story houses 1300 block of North Carson for $12,000. 1 room, 2 baths. 9 rooms and 2 baths. 6 rooms. G. R. $7,800. Price $180 each. Terms $100 cash, balance as rent. Apt. A. J. Lemon. 141 Myrtle avenue. SPORTS & ATHLETICS Who said MARATHON! We did, and we meant it, too, with a "feelin'." Everybody out for June 8rd. That's going to be the biggest Saturday in the year 1916. More boys will run this year than in and previous year, if present indications of interest count for anything. Such fast men as John Cromwell, who was second in the first Marathon, Earl Johnson, who won last year's race and James Finney, who came in third have already signified their intention of running and are now in training. Many new elbs plan to have representatives, especially the local "Y". Who will represent the "Y"? An opportunity for some young man? Secretary Booker, an old track man himself, will aid in training the representatives of the Triangle, and will leave no stone unturned to bring his men up with the leaders at the finish of the race. Every large city has some means of promoting out-door sports which after all, is the best form of preserving health. So be sure to get next week's paper for an entry blank or call at the Afro-American office or the Y. M. C. A., 1C19 Druid Hill avenue and get one. Let's make this the biggest outdoor event ever held in Baltimore both in point of number of entries and general enthusiasm. HOWARD DEFEATS HAMPTON By Charles H. Williams By Charles H. Williams Victory came as sweet revenge Saturday, April 24, when the fast baseball team of Howard defeated Hampton in 4 to 2. Joy reigned supreme in the Howard camp as that was the first time this season that a Howard team has won from Hampton. Living up to traditions the game was the best seen here in years. The capital' city boys had a more seasoned team and excelled in batting and base running. Both teams did superb fielding. The pitching of both Hill for Howard and Howard and Wright for Hampton was good, each being equal to the occasion in critical moments. *Hampton: Owl, If.; Harvey, 3b.;* *Ournoe, cf.; Carter, lb.; Gayle, r.f.;* *Hill, 2b.; Patterson, c.; Wright,* *p.; Palmer, ss.; White.* Howard: Avery, rf.; Hill, c, Cox, 2b.; Brice, 6f.; Teabeau, ss. Coleman, 3b.; Stone, 1f.; Davis, lb. S. Hill, p.; Green, 3b. Summary: One* base hit, Owl, Wright, Coleman, Stone, and Green; two base hits, Avery, Brice, and Teabeau. Struck cut by Wright 5. Hill 7. Hit by pitcher, Wright 1, Hill 8. Left on bases, Hampton 6, Howard 7. Score, Howard 4, Hampton 2. Umpire, Dr. J. Lattimore. Y. M. C. A. OPENS SEASON Princeton, N. J.—The local Y. M. C. A. opened its baseball season here last Saturday by defeating the string New Brunswick team 17 to 9. Both teams put up a first class article of ball playing, while the heavy batting of the "Ys" featured. LOCAL TEAM REFEATED Pocomoke, Md.,—In a closely played and nerve-racking game the local baseball team was defeated by the baseball team from Snow Hill Monday afternoon by the score of 9-8. A minstrel show was given by the local team at Odd Fellows Hall at night. DREW BREAKS OWN RECORD New York, N. Y. -With a terrific burst of speed at the Spring carnival of the Smart Set Athletic Club, held last Friday night at the Thirteenth Reigniment Armory, Brooklyn, Howard P. Drew, the champion sprint king, broke his own world's record by doing the 90-yard dash in nine seconds flat. Drew's previous record, made in 1914, was 9 1-5 seconds. The crowd which packed the big armory and was composed almost entirely of colored people, went wild as Drew flashed across the tape, winner by a yard and a half, from Frank L. Stephenson. The other feature event of the evening was the J. B. Taylor, quarter mile special which was won by Irvin T. Howe, the crack colored runner of Boston. Howe led from the start, finishing two yards in front of Homer Baker, unattached, the English and former American half-mile champion. Roy Morse came in third. Baker made the mistake of staying back too far and too long. He was content to trail Howe and Morse, the other starters, for the first-half of the race. Then he sported, passed Morse almost as if the latter, were standing still, and set sail for the flying Howe. The tardy speedburner made up several yards, but could not quite catch up. Howe, next to Drew the popular favorite of the crowd, was wildly cheered as he broke the win-string. Drew was carried on the shoulders of the crowd after his great performance, and the cheering lasted several minutes. "Drew has come back! Drew has come back!," they shouted. Four watches caught the time of nine seconds, while two registered just a fraction of a second slower. After the race the track was remeasured with a, steel tape and found to be two inches longer than the required distance. Harry M. Martin, formerly of Howard University and primer hurdler was forced to take second place in the 75 yard hurdle race. Baltimore, May 2, 1916. To the Ministers of the city: The session of the General Conference of the A. M. E. Churches opened Wednesday morning in Philadelphia. The session has been looked forward to with great interest because this is the 100th year of African Methodism. Monday May 8th has been set aside as Baltimore Day—a day in which a pilgrimage will be made from the General Conference to this city. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Baltimore, ranks with Mother Bethel A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia in age. She is the mother of African Methodism in this city and stands as a landmark to the denomination. For this reason, we are anxious that the visitors to this city will be well received. We believe that the colored churches of our city will be a grand sight for them to behold. We desire also to have all denominations unite with us in our celebration and we cordially invite all the ministers of the city and their congregations to hold joint services with us on Baltimore Day, May 8th. We trust that each minister will feel that he and his congregation play a great part in making the Centennial Anniversary of African Methodism just what it should be. Bethel Church will be open to receive all visiting ministers, laymen and friends on that day. We invite you to come in. The A. M. E. Ministers, Rev. J. W. Sanders, Pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D. P. E. Baltimore Distr'ct. Rev. L. J. Coppin, D. D., Presiding Bishop. RUN TO PATAPSCO PARK GROVE The best, nearest and cheapest suburban summer resort. PURE AIR, Spring Water, ample shade. Restore your health, save your children, open from June to October to Churches, Lodges and all Societies. Pastors of churches, officers of organizations will be given tickets and luncheon free on day of opening. Latest amusements for young and old. Special trains and autos every half hour. Only 25 cents the round trip. Book your dates at once. For free tickets and dates apply to Mrs. Bertina Demand, of 539 W. Lanvale street, is grateful to her many friends for the many kindnesses shown her during the illness of her grandson, Alfred O. Upshur and also for the floral designs at the time of his death. WANTED 75 colored laborers about 17 years of age. Good wages. Steady wo k. Apply Burns and Russell Company, Dundalk Junction. Take the Sparrows Point car. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Wilson, 1134 W. Lexington street announce the marriage of their daughter Veda to Mr. Robert Henson, Jr., of Taylors Island. April 12, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Henson are residing at Taylors Island. p From the entertainment which was given on February 28, at St. Mary's Hall by a Committee of Ladies, Mrs. Ida Hilton as chairman, the sum of $10.00 was presented to the Women's Federation. Dr. J. O. Spencer of Morgan College, also the students will be present at Whatcoat M. E. Church, Pine and Franklin street, on Sunday May 7, at the League service at 5 p.m. Rev. J. A. Holmes, pastor; Mr. Thomas H. Johnson, president of League. In Memoriam CARROLL—Blanche White, born in Baltimore City, July 19th 1884, died in Washington, D. C., April 19th, 1916 at the residence of her mother. Called from this world for a peaceful rest, Called by God who knows best; Sweet in our memory she will always remain, Until in heaven we meet again. By her devoted Grandmother, Mrs. Laura Hill, and her Aunt, Mrs. Carrie Bibbs. SAMPSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear friend, Mary Elizabeth, who neparted this life 4 years ago, May 9, 1919. All I have is fond remembrance of the happy days of oure. But looking forward with rejoicing, When we meet to part no more. By her devoted friend, Annie T. Jester. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mary Elizabeth Simpson, who departed this life May 9th, 1912. There is one who still will linger, To the spot where you are laid; Who will come and scatter flowers, On the grave that Christ has made. By her loving daughter, Wyeollia S. Carr. CUSTIS—In sad but loving remembrance of our darling daughter, Elva May who departed this life two years ago, May 1st, 1914. Gone but not forgotten. Sleep on dear Elva sweetly rest. We needed you but God knew best; God's will be done, He doeth well, But how we miss you no tongue can tell. By her mother and father, Maggie and George Custis. Her last words, Angels watch me while I slumber. FREDERICKS—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear daughter Catherine E., who departed this life three years ago, May 9, 1913. Peaceful be thy rest, dear one It is sweet to breathe thy name; In life I loved you dearly, In death I do the same. By her devoted Mother. In sad but loving remembrance of our mother Jane Wilson, who fell sweetly asleep May 5, 1911. Five long years you have slept dear mother Uder the sod now green; Fondly loved and remembered, tho long unseen; On you dear mother I could always depend. And know I had one sincere friend, And of all the hours on earth you spent Your heart to me was always bent. By her daughter, Elizabeth A. Hall. WILSON—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Sara J. Wilson who departed this life May 4, 1911. Oh! May, thou month of birds and blossoms, What loads of joy you joy bring: Could'st thou but know the sadness, Your zephyrs to us sing. Five years ago your breezes bore An angel to the earth; Its message we can neer forget For mother took her flight. Since then our brother was torn away Our cup of grief o'flowers; But trust to meet on that blissful shore, Where the trees bloom ever as in May. JOHNSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear Aunt Florence, who departed this life six months ago, October 30, 1915. Rest in peace dear aunt Six long months have passed away Thou art gone but not forgotten I think of the day by day. Ollie Johnson. NELSON—In sad but loving remembrance of our beloved daughter, Rosella Nelson nee Johnson who fell peacefully asleep two years ago May 5, 1914. Our hearts have been crushed and wounded Our lives have been lonely and sad For only the presenne of our dear daughter Could make us glad. Rest in peace dear daughter Two years have passed away We have not forgotten you We think of you every day. By her sorrowing parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson 1612 Druid Hill Avenue. BROWN—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Lydia Brown, who departed this life May 8, 1899, seventeen years ago. When you were so suddenly called away Without time to say goodbye We know your thoughts were with us When you were called to die. Nobly at her post she stood Our mother dear so kind and true Beloved by all her friends so well And kind to all she knew. By her children, George, Eyline, Sadie and cousin Rev. C. Gurry. —SUMMER BOARD— At Mrs. Williams L. Passey. Boarding for the summer by day or week. Five minutes walk from St. George Station or the Western Maryland Railroad. Short walk from Emory Grove car line. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Pennsylvania Ave. near Hoffman St. Rev. G. White, Pastor Sunday May 7, 1516 11 a. m. Preaching and Communion by Rev. C, H, Lowery assisted (by the elder. 8 p. m. Preaching by Rev. C. H. Lowery, subject, "God's Promise To Those Who Keep His Commandments", You are welcome to these meetings. FOR RENT—A beautiful six room cottage with electric fixtures, furnace, broad porch, fruit trees, good water. Situated on Fairmount avenue near Pennsylvania avenue, Towson, Md. Key next door. THE AFRO-AMERICAN .NOTARY PUBLISH WM. L. FITZGER OFFICE: 1206 DRUID HILL RESIDENCE: 1208 DRUID HILL .NOTARY PUBLIC. WM. L. FITZGERAL OFFICE: 1206 DRUID HILL AVEN RESIDENCE: 1208 DRUID HILL AVEN WM. L. | FITZGERALD RESIDENCE: 1208 DRUID HILL AVENUE Office: Madison 1979 Residence: Madison 1,400 M1. and M This is your last ch ory porch front, brick ented cellars, electric ed on Kelley Ave., a title guaranteed by Titl Open Sun Apply to U. G. TYL easy terms. MONEY FOR M1. and Mrs. HOMESEEKER this is your last chance to purchase one of the re- sults 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. by to U. G. TYLER & ARTHUR N. ROGERS ms. 21 EAST SARATOGA ST. 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ROGERS Easy terms. 21 EAST SARATOGA STREET Phone: St. Paul 6275 MONEY FOR HOUSEKEEPERS "YOU CAN BORROW" $10.00 at a total $25.00 at a total $50.00 at a total Other amounts in pr Northwest 0.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.19 per m 5.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.48 per m 0.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.92 per m amounts in proportion You get full amount Northwestern Loan Company $10.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.19 per month $25.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.43 per month $50.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.92 per month Other amounts in proportion You get full amount in CASH Northwestern Loan Company 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE MONDAY, MAY 30TH, S.P. M. The Contest is open to all local Organizations Three Medals Are Offered The names of Contestants must be handed in not later than May 15th An opportunity to represent your organization. DO IT. INFORMATION: S. S. BOOKER, Madison 11 Let each Queen try to wear the Golden Crown Mrs. Ida Hilton, Chairman Mrs. Mary F. Handy, President. Mrs. Martha Thompson, Chairman of Finance Committee Miss Ida Cummings, Chairman of Committee of Arrangements Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, Directresses At the Good Hope Hall, 628 W. Lexington Street Punch, Soft Drinks and Refreshments on Sale Admission 25c. Mrs. Mary Young, Chairlady, J. Christian, W. S. Miss Bertha Manns, Treasurer O. T. Parker, F. S. A new opening with Spring at Northern Park. Only 5 cents carfare. Twenty minutes from City Hall. Twenty-five 6 and 7-room houses, all modern conveniences, for sale or rent. Gas, sewerage connection, hot and cold water, cement sidewalks, shade trees, etc. With a small cash payment will finance the transaction for you. Ground rent $42.00, water rent, $11.00, taxes. $12 00. Size of lots 40x120 and 40x200 feet. Call or phone St. Paul 6275. Come On! Come All! Hit the Trail With THE PHOENIX SOCIAL, INC. AT THEIR MAY BALL ... GALILEAN FISHERMEN HALL MONDAY EVENING, MAY 8th, 1916 All Socials and Auxiliaries are cordially invited. Music by the Famous Marcato Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS Refreshments on Sale MESSRS. CHARLES HENRY AND THOMAS FRANKLIN, DIRECTORS Rev. I. N. Ross, Pastor Ebenezer Church Rev. S. R. Virgil, Pastor St. Paul Church POLITE AND COURTEOUS USHERS WILL WELCOME YOU. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24.1912. Of Afro-American published weekly at 628 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. for April 1.1916. for April 1, 1916. State of Maryland, City of Baltimore. Before me, a notary public in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared John H. Murphy, who having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the managing editor of the Afro- American. 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business manager are: **u**blisher, Afro-American Co., 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md; Editor, Carl M. Murphy, Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Managing Editor, John M. Murphy, 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md; Business Manager, David Wett Murphy, 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md; Daniel H. Murphy, 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md. street, Baltimore, Md. 2. That the owners are: The Afro-American Co., John H. Murphy, George B. Murphy, Daniel H. Murphy David A. Murphy, Mrs. Rose M. Oliver, John H. Murphy L. Murphy Wn. H. Daly, James Ward. Jr., Carl J. Murphy, Wm. H. Daly, James Ward, 3. That the known bonholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities John H. Murphy, Managing Editor ASBURY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexington Sts. Bev, George E. Curry, Pastor. Residence: 1830 E. Eager St. 5.15 p. m. Epworth League. Program by the Young Men's Progressive Social of East Baltimore. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. The Holy Communion will be administered after the morning service. Members who have not already done, are requested to hand in their pledge cards. Everyone cordially invited to all of these services. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St The church where you will receive a hearty welcome especially if you are a stranger. 6.30 a. m., Class, Thomas Lane, Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School and Teachers Training Class. Henry Johnson, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Sermon by pastor to Jolly Odd Fellows. 5.30 p. m. Epworth League. Wm. A. Mason, Pres. 8 p. m. Good music. Sermon by Rev. B. M. Thompson. The Children's Church and Children's Savings Fund every Friday at 4.30. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Streets Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Pastor and Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5.30 p. Epworth League. 8 p.m. Sermon Bro W. Goldsboro. CHASE CHARGE S. R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor Res: 1209 Harlem Avenue 10 a. m. At Chase Sunday School. 11 a. m. At Asbury the pastor, "The Greatest Church Builder." 3 p. m. At Asbury. Young People's Song and Praise Service. Quarterly Conference at Chase Frid day May.12. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH McElderry St. and Patterson Park Ave Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolphin Street 11 a. m. Pastor, choir and congrega tion will visit Waters A. M. E. Church Aisquith Street. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7.30 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by that disciple Jesus loved. Do not fail to attend Eastern'M. E. Church. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m. Rev. W. H. Cuse. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School. 7 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Pastor. A reception will be given to the membirs and frldls who help in the Queen' Rally. All are welcome. 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 Brotherhood. 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 pastor, subject. 'Christ our Passover, Faith the Sign.' Communion. ST. MARKS INDEPENDENT M. E CHURCH Come and see the great illustrated Gospel Chart. Special weekly evangelistic services at which time D. Webb Johne will speak and sing. Tuesday night. Signs of the Time. Wednesday night. Christian Baptism Thursday night. The Seven Churches Rev. 2. Friday night. Where are the Dead. Song service 7 20. Biblical questions answered. All invited. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Oreans and Ann Streets Rev. G. Ed. Browne, Pastor Res. 161 McEldery St. 9 a. m. Class meeting 11 a. m. Sermon and Communion. 2 80 p. m. Sunday School. Moses Johnson, Supt 3 20 p. m. Special sermon to senior and junior stewardesses boards by the pastor. 4 p. m. Class. 6 p. m. Joint League senior and jr. Estella Butler, Pres. of sr. Florena Bromen, Pres. of Jr. MT. (ALVARY FIRST INDEPENDENT DENT M. E. CHURCH 709 Pennsylvania Avenue near Orchard Street Rev James L. Williams, Pastor Residence 614 W. Biddle St. 11 a.m. Special Sermon subject "Man Sleep in a Storm." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m. Young People's Meeting. 3.30 p. m. Rev. Gaines and congregation of the Baptist Church accompanied by the Young Baptist Ministers Union. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor. Grand Musical Concert by the Alphian Glee Club Monday May 8, 1916. Admission ten cents. Come early and get a seat. Wm Robinson, manager Raymond Carter, Sec'y Official Board. Married couple desires to locate in a flat in N. W. section. Preference to parties owning the house. Address B. E. L. care Afro-American Co. --- Lexington Street near Pine Rev. P. W. Wortham. Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. A. Wilson D. D., of Wilmington, N. C. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. League. 8 p. m. A Stranger. All are invited. Chas. Oliver, Supt. Rosa J. Richardson, Pres. of A.C.E.L. PAYNE MEM. A, M. E. OHURCH Calhoun and Laurens Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor Residence: 1155 N. Carey Street Sunday May 7, 1916 First Communion of this Conference Year. Every member is expected to be present. Strangers and friends are all ways welcome to our church. 6 a. m. Song and Praise Service, Bro. J. F. Randall, leader 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. -2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m. Class, Bro. H.C. Edelin. 6.30 p' m. A. C. E. League, Consecration service. Come early to get seats. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor and Communion. J. E. Neal, Supt. S.S. Nehemiah Haughton, Pres. A.C.E Wm. M. Harrison, Sec. y of Trustee Board. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. B. CHURCH Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor Parsonage: 1239 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. Class. 8 p. m. Sermon by pastor and Lord'a Supper. Wednesday night. Class. All are invited to attend, H. F. Baynes, Supt Frederick Dabney, Sec'y. EBENEZER A. M. E. OHURCH Montgomery St., near Charles Rev. I. N. Ross, D.D., Pastor. 7 a. m. Class. 10 a. m. Bible Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. R. F. Lee of Tenn. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Mr. C. Tolson, Supt. 6.30 p. m. Endeavor League. Mr. J. Murray, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. R. F. Lee. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by delegate from the General Conference. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. All are cordially invited. 4.30 p. m. Allen C. E. League. Special Consecration Service. 8 p.m. Sermon and Communion. As this is the first Communion this Conference Year, the pastor requests all members to be present. We cordially invite all to attend. William Butter Pres. A. C. E. L. Howard D. Drent, Supt. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kenard, Pastor 11 a.m. Rev. Jones. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 8 p.m. Communion service. Sermon by the pastor. All are invited. 8RD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Druid Hill Ave. and Robert Street G. P. Rodgers, Pastor Sabbath (Saturday) Service Sabbath School 10 a.m. Preaching Service 11.30 a.m. Vesper Service 3.30 p.m. % Sunday night May 7th, 7 to 8 p.m. Young People's Program. 8 p.m. Preaching service, subject, "The Mark of the Beast." GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor Ministers. Stewards and King Daughters Day. 10 a. m. Class. James Wood, leader 11 a. m. Pastor. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Rev. C. Handy and congregation. 6.30 p. m. Closing of the C. E. L. 8 p. m. Sermon to the Palm Leaf Association by pastor. Mrs. ,Carrie Wood, Pres. King Daughters. Wm. Wood, Ministers and Stewards. Address: 123 W. 20th Street Evangelistic Conference now going on services night and day. 11 a. m. Preaching by Sister Wheatley. 2 p. m. Sabbath School. 3 p. m. Preaching by Sis. Greoms. 7 p. m. Spencers C. E. League. 8 p. m. Sermon, Rev. Alice Thomas pastor of Union Mission. Communion following special services next week, Everybody welcome to these meetings Robert Carter, Church Clerk Sunday, May 14, 1914, 9 p.m. Come and worship with us, Mrs. Levi Moore, p. presiding. Science reading, Mrs. Elizabeth Crockett, Recitation, Miss Beulah Evans. Instrumental solo, Miss Milred McMechen, Recitation, Miss Heien Truxon, Instrumental solo, Baby Georgia McMechen, and others. Mrs. Hunton of Brooklyn, N. Y. is expected to speak' Miss Charlotte Davage, Pres. Miss Emma Bright, Secretary. Rev. Alfred Young will deliver a sermon subject, "The Gospel Ship" at Waters A. M. F. Church, Asonith Street near Jefferson, Sunday May 7th, at 11 a. m., accompanied by his chair and congregation, "At the Jewel lights he burning." Rev. A. L. Gaines and A. Young. Pastors: OAK STREET A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. C. McBaddy, Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by pastor. 2.80 p.m. Sunday School. 6 30 p.m. Allan C. E. League. 8 n.m. Preaching and Holy Communion. Special sermon to a club. All are invited IT KEEPS THE HAIR SOFT AND SMOOTH ASELINE HAIR V TONIC is the | ‘ natural remedy for q iy coarse and falling hair i ase ine and dry scalp. It puts bee Baise new life into.the very ——— oo of ae hair and | makes it soft, glossy HAIR TONIC and healthy Tosa ° fi VASELINE HAIR <a TONIC invigorates the A Pill scalp and keeps it clean. ; i= It is the natural treat- —~\ ment for falling hair, Sea, dandruff, etc. onal : ea In 25c and 50c bottles, a | at drug and department : fe stores, iy (ee i | eos) | Illustrated booklet on pe) “‘Vaseline’’ products — "mailed free on request. CHESEBROUGH MANUFACTURING CO. State: Street os New York <> CAMBRIDGE JGTTINGS "Cambridge, Md., May 4.—Miss “Daisy. Davenport died last week, following a year’s illness. . . The “funeral of Mra, Mary L. Parker was held from the home of her son, Charles Rayfield. . . The funeral “of. Joseph Marine was held here a few days ago. . . Mrs. Julia Lock- man has returned to. New Jersey after visiting relatives here. . Rev. and Mrs, J:A, Young were tender- eda: surprise reception by the stewards and stewardesses of Bethel ‘A, M, E. Chureh. . . A sermon to the Boy Scouts will be preached by Rev. J. A. Young on Sunday, May 14. Isaiah B. Turner is scout mas- ter and Kinnard Wilson, patrol jeader... . E. F. Burton has open- ed a drugstore at Pine and Cedar streets. .. Rev. D. H. Hargis preached a special sermon to local ‘pranches of the Knights of Pythias Sunday. MOSKTON, MD, Monkton, Md., May 4.--Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cheatham, of Hereford, gave a dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Cockey, Mr. and Mrs, Tom Johnson, Edward Swann and Samuel Williams. . . Mr. and Mrs, William Johnson, of Parkton, gave a dinner in honor of Mescames Jane and Sarah Stevenson. Mr. ‘and Mrs. Calvin Cheatham and Mrs. Elizabeth Darton were among those present. . . Mrs, Louisa Whyte, of ‘Hereford, who has been confined to her, home’ by. an affection of the stomach, is improving. . . Mrs, Harry Myers and children have re- turned. from a visit to Baltimore. Miss ‘Nellie Watkins. has resumed her studies at Morgan College, Baltimore, “after undergoing an operation. . . Miss Sophia Banks ig ‘recovering from her recent ill- hess, . . Miss Clara Smith is re- hovering from a sprained ankle. ‘The. funeral of Mrs. Lucy Myers was held at Stevenson Chapel last ednesday. . . Mrs. Elizabeth }d, of White Hall, is improving. SYKESVILLE. MD, f Sykesville, Md., May 1.—Mrs, 'Georgie Loman aged 20 years de- et this life on last Saturday afternoon, also her grandmother, -Mrs.-Moriah Costly died just a few hours. later. Both were buried fiom Fairview Church on last Mon- day. . . Mrs. Jennie Grooms spent Easter in Philadelphia, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Helen Arnold and Mrs: Margie Duckett. . . Mr. and Mrs. Charles William and daughter have gone to Atlantic City. . .-Mrs, Susie Norris spent “fhe: week-end as the guest of her arents, Rev. and Mrs. Ayers. Mr. Weston Moore has gone to ‘Wilmington, Del. . . Mrs. Maggie Hackett of Baltimore spent the Easter holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Talbott. . . Rev. D. ‘W.- Hayes was here this week. Mrs. Lewis of Marriottsville spent the week-end with her daughter, Mrs, Mary Ellen Talbott... . Mrs. Lily. France, who has been quite ‘sick'is mproving. . . Earl Grooms of Westminister was here Sunday. ‘Mr. and Mrs, Lee Puchannan were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry:Nelson. . . Mrs. Viola Van- derpool of New York has returned home after visiting her relatives and friends. .. The Old Folks Coneert at White Rock as well at- “ended. . . The Ladies’ Aid So. ciety of Johnsville will hold a meeting during next week. . Mrs. Lottie Collins will attend _ the “General Conference. . . Miss Elsie Buchannan has returned home. “Miss. Nellie Hall will spend the summer at Asbury Park. . . There ‘will be a Fishing Concert at St, Luke’s Church on next Friday ‘night. FREDERICK ITFMS Frederick, Md., May 4.—Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Truman died April 95, at the home of her mother. ‘She leaves three children, two sis- teis and her mother. Her funeral “was held at Quinn A.M.E. Church -Jast Thursday, Rev. Bryant officiat- jg. . . Miss V., Robinson who has ‘peen attending school in Washing- ‘ton was home to see his parents last week,has returned. . . Leonard A. Butler. is the agent for this paper jn Frederick, If you like to have a-paper call,to 111 East 5th street. fs COKESVILLE NOTES “Cooksville,"-Md., May 4:—The “first quarterly conference convened ‘at Mt. Gregory April 197: District “Superintendent, . Dr. -D..W. Hayes “presided, who. found-the work .in a “prosperous -condition. $227 had “pen: collected this-quarter. Dr. “Hays preached Sunday morning and “afternoon: .'. Mrs. - Harriet Jones “Gg convalescing. ': Her-eon, ‘Herman 4 ie oereeeee weer Jones of Elmira, N. Y., and three daughters, Mrs, Vinnie Bright and Mrs, Lee Pugh of Alba, Pa. and Mrs. Carrie Jackson of Baltimore returned to their homes Tuesday. Mr, Richard Milner is i}! at the Maryland University Hospital, Raltimore, suffering from typhoid pneumonia. . . Mr. Gassoway Par- ker is confined to his bed with a severe attack of grip... Wm. Powell, Mrs. Catherine Dorsey, Mrs. Sarah Dorsey and J. H. Howard are all convalescing. . . Mrs, John Worthington of Baltimore, paid a brief visit to her mother, Mrs, Franees Dobson of Glenwood, Md. Page Harrison on April 30th enter- tained at a birthday reception Misses Carrie Dobson, Lena Dorsey, Lily Dorsey, Nannetta Snowden, Viola Washington and Messrs. Milton Snowden, Clemment Cook, William Cook and Isaac Dorsey. Mrs, Littleton Harriday called to see her mother, Mrs. Susie Worth- ington a few days ago from Balti- more. . . Joseph L. Parker, of State Normal School at Bowie, is home for afew days visiting his mother. “ CARROLL, MD. Carroll, Md., May 8.—Mrs. Hat- tie Anderson of New York, is visit- ing her cousin, Mrs, Matilda Tilgh- man, . . The stork visited Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Basterville and left them a fine daughter. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely. Miss Sarah Simms, Mr. William Johnson and Mr. Jordan Jackson were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs, Louis H. Green Sunday. . . Miss Julia Summerville, Miss Mag- gie Bailey, Mrs. Elizabeth and Mary Jackson were the guests of Mr, and Mrs, Baskerville Sunday. WOODVILLE JOTTINGS Woodville, Md., May 4.—services were held at St. Phillip P. E. Church Sunday at 11a. m. and 8 p. m., Rev. R.S. Hoagland, pastor. Services were held at John Wesley M. E, Church Sunday at 3 p. m., Rey, R. F. Coates, pastor. . . The second annual fair of St. Philip P. E. Church closed on Thursday last. The proceeds were $43... Mes- dames Bliza Talley and Priscilla Fisher, Messrs, Michael and Wm. Greene of Baltimore, visited their father, Mr. Michael, Greene who is sick at his home here. . . Thomas Greene of Baltimore visited his father,Mr. Upton Greene. .. . Miss Carrie Gross, who has been’ spend- ing the winter with her father, left for New York on Monday. .. Mrs. Charlotte Dimes and children of Washington are spending some time with her father, Mr. Henry Gross, . . Closing exercises of the putlic school here will be held on Saturday afternoon. a Spec. No; 1144 THE AFRO-AMERICAN a TOWSON JOTTINGS " penicee [ Towson, Md., May 4.— Mrs. Emma May Mack died at her late residence at Riderwood, Thursday. Interment took place. at Winches- ter,Md.. She was a devout member of Mt. Calvary Church. . « Charles Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, has not improved since his return from Pennsylvania. ... The committee recently appointed by the Colored Improvement Associa- ton to petition the County Com- missioners for improvements is ask- ing for lights and water mains for the unsur plied sections where color- ed citizens live. . .. Rev. D. R. Powell, pastor of Mt. Olivet Bap- tist Church is increasing the in- terest of his loyal congregation. The sewing circle of St. James A. U. M. P. Chureh met: last Mon- day night at Mr. Ada Young. Chesa- peake avenue and was very well attended and Mrs. Young served a very fine collation to the circle. Mrs. Mary J.. Williams and Mrs. Sarah Davis j attended the Federa- tion meeting at Grace Presbyterian Church last. Friday evening “in Baltimore. . . Rev. Mr. Edwards preached a very interesting sermon to the Davghters. of Conference of /St. James A. U. M. P. Church last Sunday night... Mrs. Della B. Myers was elected by the Sunday School of St. James Church as a delegate to the Sunday School Con- vention whici will convene at Elic ton, Md., May 12th. . . There will Jbe.‘a_members’ rally held at St. James Church Sunday night. Rev. | Edwards will preach his closing sermon. for his conference year. Rev. Edwards will leave for his conference, which convenes in Providence A. U. M. P. Church Wednesday morning. . Mrs. Maud Adams of Baltimore, spent a few days with Mrs, Annie Diggs of Fairmount avenue last week. Mrs. Annie W. Reeder and chil- dren of Washington were week-end Jguests of Rev. and Mrs, Randall last week... Mrs, Ada Randall entertained the Women’s Mite ‘Missionary Society Monday night ‘Rev.Randall is visiting the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church. = TMILLERSVILLE NEWS Millersville, Md., May 4.—Miss A. Carroll will be married to Mr. Urbin Parker on May 7th at Mace- donia Chureh by Rev. Gross at 7 o'clock p. m. ‘There will be a thanksgiving sermon preached at John Wesley Church on May 14th at 3 o'clock p. m. by Rev. Gross. RALPH TYLER DEFEATED Columbus, O.—Ralph Tyler, former auditor of the Navy, was defeated in his candidacy for dele- gate-at-large to the Republican National Convention in the pri- maries jast week. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embal' 1107 DRUID HILL AVE: C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 854 W. A. RILEY «. Shaving Parlor ... Styles of Hair Cutting 5c. _ Children’s Hair Cutting.10c. Electric massage Electric Shampooing: 1587 Penna. Ave., near Mechen U. & PL ehone Frank A. Simmons HOUSE PAINTER 1932 Druid Ifill 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 Phone: Madison 3672 M; C. T. CHAMBERS CONFECTIONERY Ise Cream Soda, all Flavors Soft Drinks. ‘Cigars and Tobacco Notions ‘526 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} Mme. Flora E, Banks 1629 Druid Hill Ave. MANICURING AND HAIRDRESSING Mme. Walker's Preparations Used ‘Will call to vour residence it desired. Scalp Treatment Hair Improvement MRS. REBECCA COOPER 1107 Carrollton Avenue Mme, C. J. Walker's Preparations Used RESULT GUARANTEED WALKER’S PREPARATIONS ON SALE Phone: Madison 3263 J DR.!W. O. WILSON PAINLESS CHIROPODY 2009 DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD. Office hours § to 9 P. M. Sundays by Appointment New Se, Keystone Grocery Co. W. S. MILES, Manager 1330 Presstman Street ‘New and Fresh Stock of Groceries, Meats and Provisions, Orders Promptly Served....6-22 Phone, Madison 2875 J. DR. JOHN C, ROBINSON Formerly of 6ll N. Caroline Street has moved to 1520 E. Monument Street cor- ner Dalias Street, ©. and P. Phone Wolfe 3071: Madame V. Best HAIR CULTURE SCALP TREATMENT MANICTRING MASSAGING 744 Pennsylvania Avenue MT. VERNON 286) 5 TO THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE LATE ALEXANDER T. HEMSLEY I wish to announce'to the general public that Ihave taken up the busines of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation be bore as an efficient undertaker and Embalmer. Thanbing:the public for sll past favors, ‘and hoping for a continuance of the same. 1 em respectfully yours. Anta EOS eRe LRT, ee | Ray EE SESE Se IN SRS ee ee ery eer ee BOSON LEC Ia aN, tac i ee ee Ce Ger a ee a MESS (Onan Ee REN Oceano ‘po eee : SSN Coaches to hite forall occasions Funerals from $75.00 Up MAIN: OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. "Phone Mt vernon 2878 FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry Street Funeral Director and Embalmer Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 ——— C. & P. Phone, Madison 692 GEORGE H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for the Late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Director & Embalmer 517 ROBERT STREET 2 SEES Carriages for hire for all occassions Open Day and Night. ...JOHN H, TOADVIN.... 142 W. HILL STREET, PAE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who ea urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3,00 and 2) ‘Ag rein faraigh you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions ate., fom nis own stables at the most reasonakle rates. You need 22° come'to see him, just call Saute 422 or South 396-%. ‘M42 W. Hill Streets Meant Vernon 533% 996 Droid Hil) Ase ae en I am desirous of taking this opportunity of tearing Py many friends‘an3 ‘patrons of my father the late SAMUEL.W. CHASE for their past patronage and to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of EB SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SON and that I promise to give all calls my personal attention. guarantee: ing most polite and courisous services at alltimes, whether in city or suburbs, and most reasonable ckarges, ‘Thanking you all, again for your past patronage and asking a continuance of the same, I remain ‘Yours respectfully P.MORTON CHASE 14CO MOSHER STREET Branch ‘Telephone Madison:1990 < 8IL L STREET; SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent Jobn H. Holland, Agent 433.N. Gilmor St. Phone Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 M. Ad; No. 358 When you Are Sick —=> YOU:CAN SAVE Doctors’ Bills, Nurse Bills, Medicine Bills oer and Dollars--By Going to Provident Hospital -. 45... 413-15 W. BIDDLE ST. Bed, tood, medicine, attention of train- ednurses, and doctors day and night, all for $5.00 per week. Apply to Dr. Harry F. Brown, Superintendent | At the Hospital, Mt. Ver: 4356 - | rR RA. BUTLER = . eee THE Yi * Pon ee a Cae Sewing Machine Man of Today EN Ee) “ARHIESE Whie handling the Singer Ma- es y chine in all designs we also © SEER 3 have second hand machines Ban a in various makes. Prices ranging from Four to Fifteen Dollars ‘We have terms of payment to suit. Most equipped repair shop uptown. 1211. Druid Hill Avenue Phone Madison 4984 W. nen eee nee arenes WOMAN'S COLUMN BY MARGARET BLACK ONE DRINK "I'll marry him or die trying" said Alice Cook. "But, my dear," said her mother "do listen to reason. A young man like Lawrence never amounts to anything. First of all he is mean to his parents, he drinks and he gambles and does not stick to any one thing. He and work are not good friends. I would not tell you to do any thing that would injure you, then why should I give my consent to you marrying a man that I think will only make you trouble. "But mother" said Alice, "Lawrence is not a drunkard and he never takes more than one drink a day and he says he'll give it up after we are married." "Don't trust to that my child," said her mother, "such promises are easily broken and if he wont give it up before, he'll not give it up after marriage. I don't want my girl to be unhappy." But Alice, like thousands of other young girls thought she knew best, and married Lawrence Hay. I've seen her come out on her porch at her dinner hour—5 p. m.—and watch for him by the hour. She would pace the porch until she couldn't stand it any longer, then she'd come down on the pavement and look up the street, sometimes walk a little way, then back again, sick at heart and nearly crazy from uncertainty, and among it all shame that she should be humiliated in such a way. Some times you would see her run to meet him, a smile on her face, then again you'd see her bow her face, then again you'd see her bow her head in shame and enter the house her feelings depending on the condition in which she saw him coming. Sometimes he would come staggering and reeling down the street with a drunken song on his lips, other times a string of oaths falling from his lips and once in a very long while he would come sober. A drunkard, yes and a gambler also with not one whit of self-respect left for any one. A man who came from a family of people who had made good. His father, a banker and a philanthropist, who supported his son and family rather than see them public charges. Just a few short days ago and Alice paid the penalty of her folly in death, leaving behind her three small children. She died as she had lived watching for his coming, but this time he came too late. She lay on her death-bed loving him and calling him to the last, her waiting now until eternity. "Why didn't he go to her," you ask? "Yes why? Because he preferred the club with its drinks and its cards to his wife." "Perhaps he did not know she was dying" you say. Oh, but he did. He knew she was so ill the doctors held out no hopes. When his brother came to the club for him he said "Wait until I finish this game," and then wanted to fight when the men refused to play longer with him, and helped his brother drag him out of that hell-hole to his wife's bedside only to find, she had gone to rest. When the minister saw him the next day pacing the floor and raving like a demented man, he was brave enough to say, "Young man, your wife was a christian and a good wife despite your abuse and neglect, and many has been the prayers she has made for you. My heart has often ached for her. The grief you display now amounts to nothing as you are to blame for it all. She made the mistake of marrying you, and stuck to you thru a life of hell without one word of complaint to any one. Get down on your knees and thank God—as we have done—that she is at rest, and let us hope that her death will be the means of your salvation. Such grief as you display now is a mockery and a disgrace to her memory after the treatment you accorded her." And so it goes my dear readers to the end of time. I think sometimes if there were more Mirandy's in the world—who—when their better half—or worse—came home drunk to abuse them, would settle the matter the rolling pin way, the women would have less abuse to stand for from them. Don't marry a man to reform him. It is a risky job and nine times out of ten fails. Don't marry a man who drinks if you know it. It is all well enough to say a man who only takes a drink once in awhile is alright and it doesn't hurt him. It might not be hurting him any that you can see just then. But one drink leads to two and two creates an appetite for many more until towards the end there is no satisfying his appetite. There are many married women today that have cause to regret in more ways than one, her condoling of the one drink. All one drink men are not drunkards, nor do they become drunkards you say; true enough but why run the risk. Would you put your foot on a railroad track, to find out whether a train running over it would crush it enough to make you a cripple for life. No! Then why cripple all your life, thinking you can reform some one man. This girl's life is only one of many that we could cite, and tho' a true incident, there are others still worse and no one in the back ground to help out. Avoid the man—who only takes drink once in a while—as much as you would the drunkard and you, will be the gainer in the end. WORTH A TRIAL In making fudge put a tablespoonful of cornstarch to every 2 cups of sugar. EMERGENCY CAKE 1 cup sugar, 4 tablespoonsful of melted butter, 1 cup of milk, 2 scant cups of flour, 2 eggs beat all together and add last 3 level teaspoonsful of yeast powder. Bake in a hot oven 5 minutes. This batter will be very thin, but will be alright. Enough to make four layers. Put together with any kind of filling. LATE LITERARY NEWS Washington, May 4.—Howard University has just published with the alumni number of the Howard University Record for the General Alumni Association. Special effort has been made in this number to set forth the activities of the alumni both at home, in the university and abroad. The definite aim and purpose of this issue is to lay a foundation for an accurate and complete record of the Alumni, now numbering between 2,500 and 3,000, for the semi-centennial publication in 1917, when Howard University, which was chartered in 1867, will reach its fiftieth year of service and usefulness in the higher education of the colored youth. This edition of the university record will be limited and will be sent out, first to the alumni whose addresses have been verified as accurate and afterwards an attempt will be made to supply the demand which is found after the issue has appeared. In order, therefore, that every alumnus may receive a copy and if necessary, that the edition be increased, it is requested that every graduate of Howard University in each and every department verify his address immediately at the offices of the Alumni, 639 F street northwest, Washington, D.C. Preparations have already been begun for the annual reunion and Alumni Day, June 7. The committee of arrangements will be an ounced in a few days. The quennium feature, which has proved so popular for the past three or four years on account of its rotation in series of five years of those participating and having charge, will be used in the coming reunion. The list of those who will start this year as quinquenniums will contain some of the most notable, successful, and distinguished graduates of the university, representing men and women who have stood foremost for advanced thought and action in every sphere of activity. WASHINGTON CHOIR RENDERS "CRUCIFIXION" "Stainer's Crucifixion," an oratori, was well rendered last Sunday night at the Sharp Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church by the Berean Baptist Church choir of Washington, D. C. The soloists were tenor, Messrs. Thomas Heathman and James Lomack, basso Messrs. Claude Amos and Frederick Johnson. J. T. Beason is the director and Louis N. Brown the organist. The solos were well received and the choruses were of the highest order showing special training by a competent director. It is generally conceded that this was one of the best renditions of this well known oratorio that has been heard for sometime. Miss Marie Thomas, of 742 Waesche street, has returned to Morristown, N. J., after visiting relatives here. Miss Sarah F. Woodland, 2207 Druid Hill avenue, is confined to his home. THE AFRO-AMERICAN SUCCESSFULL MEETING OF EQUITABLE ASSOCIATION Mrs. John L. Hitchens delivered an excellent address before the Equitable Improvement Association of East Baltimore on last Saturday night. The largest attendance of any of the regular meetings of the Association was recorded, and everyone present manifested the deepest interest in the helpful and inspiring words of the speaker. Mrs. Hitchens is certainly a valuable addition to East Baltimore's "real women." She is a teacher of experience, having for sometime been connected with the Norfolk schools, is a wonderful speaker and withal, one whose sincereity is never doubted by those who hear her. A company of young ladies, former pupils of School No. 101, and headed by Misses Malvina Waring and Ethel Travers, practically completed the fund for the name plate for Dunbark School, by presenting the Association with more than twelve dollars. This same group will present the new school its first flag. The chairman of the School Committee reported that while the school was now completed, it had yet to be accepted by the city, and then furnished, making it appear that the dedication would hardly take place before next fall. The Association plans to make the dedication of this school a memorable occasion. THE URGENT NEED OF BETTER SCHOOLS If we mistake not the last legislature passed a law authorizing the city to issue a million dollars loan for the purpose of building new school houses. We need a new high school, and we need several other new schools. These were promised us when the million and a half dollar loan was before the people, and we were urged to vote for it on the ground that we were to get two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for new school buildings. Did we get them? Not much. We will in all probability be asked to go to the polls next fall and again vote for a school loan. What are we going to get out of it? We are taxed to pay all the other loans, and will be taxed to pay this, then why should we not get a part of it for new school buildings. We cannot do this unless we are going to make up our minds that we want it and then go after it. The condition of some of our school building are simply awful, and that is saying very little. In some of them old fashioned stoves are in general use, and if a fire would get loose in some of them the holocaust would be simply awful. Most of the school houses occupied by colored children are out-of-date and ought to be torn down and rebuilt. They are not only a menace to life by fire, but a positive menace to the health of the community by the dirt and filthiness of the school rooms themselves. One school we have in mind the walls have had nothing done to them since the building has been used for school purposes, and nobody knows how long before. Another school a block away has only been whitewashed twice in thirteen years and painted only once in that time. We are the sufferers and we are doing nothing about it. We have a number of so-called civic societies. It should be the duty of these societies to get busy, stay busy until something is done for our school children along these lines. If the School Board will not promise to give us something out of this building fund, then let us go to the polls and register a vigorous protest against it. ANNUAL SERMON TO ALPHA COUNCIL F. & A. M. The annual sermon to Alpha Council No. 1, Royal and Select Masters, a Masonic organization, was delivered on Sunday evening at Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church, by the pastor, Rev. P. J. Jordon. A large congregation was present to witness the services and to see this particular order of the Masonic fraternity, which is so seldom seen in public. Companion J. Edward Smith is the Thrice Illustrious Grand Master; George P. Lankford, Deputy grand master; Patrick M. Turner, treasurer; John H. Murphy Jr., secretary; William B. Westcott, chaplain; Alexander Queen, conductor of council; David E. Green, principal conductor of work. The WISE Man- Dermal Treatment 1510 Pennsylvania Aveune. NEAR SMITH STREET Phone Madison 3782 M. "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY" OF COURSE THERE ARE:Others ..HAIR DRESSERS BUT ONLY ONE ..POINDEXTER... EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Mt. Vernon 582 M OUR MOTTO MARSHALL'S Grocery to them we cling To them your daily custom bring Matchless Flour you'll find there Prices always just and fail Almonds, Macaroni, Syrup new Coffee, Sugar and Oatmeal to Rice and Buckwheat, fragrant Tea They are the best that you could Superior Canned Goods, also Cheese Prices Low on all of thes Hgh Grade Dried Fruit you'll you'll get here None are better far or near Allspice, Crackers, a full supply Let our Fine Cakes catch your Lrd and Meats in this line. Prices Low, Quality Fin Look at our motto: "We aim to please" In selling the best of Groceries MARSHALL'S GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 535 DOLPHIN STREET, COR. DIVISION BALTIMORE, MD. A. Old East Indian Hair Treatment The Old East Indian Hair Treatment is what you should have been using all of this time that you have been fooling about spending money for fake treatments---get the treatment that's real. The one that has proven its results not only on one scalp, but on thousands of women for 15 years and is yet doing its wonderful work. If your scalp is dry, full of dandruff, hair is off on the temple, short and will not grow, just get an East Indian Hair Treatment. Price $1.65 by mail: $1.45 at drugstores. Pomade 15 and 35 cents at all drugstores or $1.20 per doz. to agents. Guaranteed and reg.. East Indian Hair. Pomade Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Send letters to 1827 Addison Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention this paper. GOOD NEWS TO ALL George Blackburn, of the Royal Scotish Guard writes from Artois, France: "The constant roar of guns and vigilance in the trenches so shattered my nerves that I grew weed 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 sure 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 pillets, 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 TABLES, one before meals, 25 cents per bottle, sealed. Rub your Pains, Aches and Rheumatism with RUBINO which gives instant reief, 25 cents per bottle. Get from agents, or at leading drugists, or write to Longevity Medical Co., Baltimore, Md We Lead—Others Follows ...I carry a full line of Human Hair... Combings made in Puffs and Braids. MADAME J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Partors 1140 DRUID HILL AVENUE Entrance on Dolphin St. 2nd floor -reads the "AFRO" THE IDEAL DENTAL PARLORS N.W. Cor. Penna. 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DISEASE IS A CRIME, and should be pre vented, 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 no whee you become incurable. Consultation and examination FREE. A. B. ```markdown ``` 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 "dragged out" feeling and its associate ills—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, catarral diseases of all organs, kidney pain and bladder troubles, weak spells THE AFRO-AMERICAN Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sterrett have returned to their home in Vardan Valley after spending sometime with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Marshall, 924 N. Eutaw street. Richard E. West of the U. S. S. South Carolina U. S. N. is visiting in the city while on leave of absence. p Mr. James Collins and Mrs. Hannah Matthews were quietly married at their home, 580 N. Central avenue on May 2, 1196 at 8 p. m. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Winston of Wayland Baptist Church. p Miss Mary A. Tackett, of 906 Brevard street, was the best dressed lady at the Smart Set Society dance on last Wednesday evening, May 8, at the Fishermen's auditorium. She also is a member of the Saturday night dancing class of Dr. T. Henderson Kerr. p Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Allen, of Laurens street have left the city for the summer and are now at Narragansett Pier, R. I. Mr. John W. Treveman, of Washington, announces the marriage of his daughter, Syvella to Mr. Gordon Boyd of Baltimore, which took place on April 12, 1916. Mr. Ernest Purviance and Mr. W. Leroy Ellis and a party of friends motored over to Washington Sunday. The trip was very de lightful. p Don't forget the Teachers' Concert and. Reception at St. Mary's Hall Thursday evening, May 11, 1916. Kerr's Orchestra in attendance. Secure your tickets of any teacher. Mrs. Charles Dockins of Sparrows Point and Miss Gertrude Galloway had a; delightful stay in Philadelphia and Camden, N. J., visiting her sister and friends. p Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Henry spent Sunday in Washington last week the guests of Mrs. B. B. Anderson of 1987-13th street northwest. Mr. Michael Green, Jr., of 1028 Argyle avenue and his brother, Mr. Wm. Green of 1316 Argyle avenue, was suddenly called home to see their sick father, Mr. Michael Green Sr., of Aquasco, Md., who is very ill. p By all means attend the Teachers' Concert and Reception, St. Mary's Hall May 11, Kerr's full orchestra. Make it a point to be there. CLARKE L. SMITH Real Estate, Loan and Fire Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 406 Presstman St. Phone: Madison 4180 Y Practice in all Courts. ROY S. BOND Attorney and Counsellor-At-Law Office: 238 Courtland Street Residence 1411 Druid Hill avenue Practice in all the Courts HOUSES BOUGHT & SOLD Rents Collected Quick returns made Large house in 1200 block Argyle avenue. ALBAUGH'S THEATRE, Charles Street Near Preston MONDAY EVENING, MAY 8th, 1916. TICKETS 25c., 35c., 50c., 75c., $1.00 and $1.50 Now on sale at Stokes and Derry's, 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. J. W. Sanders, at 7.30 P. M. All Samaritans are requested to be present. We cordially invite our many friends and the public to worship with us on this occasion BRO. JOHN ROBINSON, R. W. G. Chief SISTER SUSIE E. ROSS, R. W. G. Treas. SISTER P. F. BRENT, R. W. G. Secretary BRO. DELAWARE JAMES, P. R. W. G. C. The Pupils of Prof. C. J. Rusk WILL GIVE A MUSICAL RECITAL AT THE GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 11th, 1916, 8 P. M. Prof. Rusk will be assisted by Mr. Bennett, tenor; Mr. George Wesley, basso, and Mr. Leroy Davage, violinist. Concert and Reception. THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 11th, 1916 AT 8 P. M. MUSIC BY KERR'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 35 CENTS GREAT MAY COTILLION AT FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM. 411 W. Biddle St. Benefit of the Day Nursery Under auspices of the Advisory Board WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY 10th, 1916: Benefit of the Day Nursery Upper Carpenter of the Advisory Board WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 10th, 1916; Special program will be rendered. Address by Mr. Wm. Pickens, dean of Morgan College. Music by the College Glee Club, assisted by the Orchestra. Cotillion led by Mr. Albert J. Hamilton, of Washington, D.C. Mr. E. Waters, Chairman Dr. Wm. T. Carr. Pres. of the Board Mrs. Jennie H. Ross. Pres. of the Day Nursery Under direction of Edward L. Slater, Gilbert R. Dorsey, Anthony Goodwin, Cecil Johnson, Emory Duffin, Joseph M. Smith and Benjamin F. Jones Two dollars and fifty cents in gold to the lady wearing the prettiest modern shirtwaist 11 P. M., Candy Party to the Ladies THE STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND LOCKHART & MULE MONDAY, THE IRON CLAW Open 6 p. m. TUESDAY—Midnight Express WEDNESDAY, Stingare Series No. 5 THURSDAY, Stolen Hearts and Nickels L. Ko. Comedy FRIDAY. THE GIRL AND THE GAME 6 P. M. SATURDAY, Her Vindication Indian Picture Open 2 P. M. Special Saturday Matinee at 2 P. M. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures ADMISSION 5 CENTS COMING Who's Guilty. Pathe Serial—14 Episodes. The Secret of Submarine. Mutual Serial—15 Episodes. ...NEW QUEEN THEATRE... LEXINGTON STREET, NEAR PINE SPECIAL VAUDEVILLE AND FEATURE PICTURES Tuesday, The Girl and the Game Every Friday, The Black Triangle MONDAY A Voice from the Sea. Billy's Waterloo. New Professor—Chaplin. TUESDAY The Frame Up. When You and I was Young. Musical Career. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY The Foster Brother. Resourceful Billy. Smuggler's Sister. FRIDAY Prejudice Conquered. Bray Made Good. Komic Kartoon. When the Fiddler came to Big Horn. One Night-Winter Resort. Poor Little Rich Man. When the Fiddler came to Big Horn. One Night-Winter Resort. Poor Little Rich Man. The Secret Formula. A Terrible Tragedy Getting Acquainted. ADMISSION 5 CTS. CHAS. MOSLEY. 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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 The Following Dates Have Been Booked. Jolly Five Waters A M E S S Maryland Church and S S Independent A M E Church and Golden Key Social No. I, O of M. Centennial M. E. S S. National Benefit Agents Club. Maryland Church & S S. Brown's Circle Silver Social Spring Philanthropy Social 10 St Luke No. 773 Lane Excelsior 10 Helping land Social of St. John A M ESS 8 Choral Symphony Oratorio Society 10 Fresh Air and Empty Stocking, 10 Dunnas Circle. 1—El Chaptan. 2 Columbia Fund Asso. and Rosalind Sewing Corry. 3—Enterprise Social, No. 1. 4—Original Tea Rose. 5— 9—Colored Women's Industrial Exchange 12—Excelsior, No. 6, K. of P. 15—Issue of Jehroon 15—Issue Class of Bethel A. M. E. Church. 13—Bethel Drill Corp. Calanthe, K. of O. [ ] 3 Elkridge Pleasure Social 4 Morning Star Lodge No. 3, K of P 5 St John Senior Choir and Ushers 6 Eureka Tabernacle No. 50, Moses 10-Baltimore Bargain House Athletic Association 11-Dorcas Court No. 11, Nazarite 12-Daughters of Isls. 13-Adult Bible Class of Metropolitan. 14-Doctors CoachemAuxiliary 19-Ushers Conference Aid, Sharp St. Mem. 20-Pastor's Aid and W M Perkins Square Baptist Church 24-Young Men's Progressive Social 25-Crushell Association 31-Silver Spring Soclal. AUGUST 3. St. Joseph's Pasture 17, G U O of Nazarites 14. Bell Flowers Pleasure Club 15. Cleff Club 17. M. Nebo Lodge 1366, G U O of O F 18. Jolly Odd Fellows Children 30—Dorsey Venus Stir House, No. 9, G. U. R. B. and S. of Job. 31 St Barnabas Church AUGUST AUGUST 3 St. Joseph's Pasture 17, G U O of Nazarites 1 Ebenzer A M E S S 14 Bell Flowers Pleasure Club 2 St Peter Claver Com. No. 4, K of St Johns 17 Mt. Nebo Lodge 1366, G U O of O F 3 Ebenzer Baptist S S 1 Jolly Odd Pellows 4 Federal Employees EVERYBODY'S GOING MAYING, Sunday May 7th. The Steamer Starlight to Brown's Grove leaves Miller's Wharf 2.30 p. m. every Sunday during the month of May. ..CAREY THEATRE. THE STREET CENTER Carey Street, Near Presstman MONDAY—Triangle Day. The Martyrs of the Alamo in five parts. Powerful War picture with many stirring scenes. Her Painted Hero, Keystone comedy with many laughs, featuring Hale and Hamilton. TUESDAY—Triangle Day. William S. Hart in The Desciple, a five-part Western thriller with Hart as the Shootin Iron Parson of the West, and believe me, he converts the worst bad man of the West, also the worse town of bad people you ever saw. A picture made popular the country over, Saved by Wireless. Keystone Comedy with the famous comedians Chester Conklin and Mack Swain. WEDNESDAY—The Strange Case of Mary Page, chapter 9, with Henry Wathall and Edna Mayo. A Bait in the Trap, a three part feature different from the rest, Also a comedy. THURSDAY—When the Light Came. A three part Mutual master-picture of the West wilt plenty excitement, presenting Jack Richardson. At the End of the Rope, a screaming comedy, also other pictures. FRIDAY—The Battle Cry of Peace in nine parts. showing the fall of New York, our forts destroyed, our fleet in action, the sinking of battleships and many more thrilling scenes. Positively the greatest picture ever produced. Admission 10 cents afternoon and night. SAUURDAY...The Iron Claw; chapter 2, of the most romantic adventure serial since Robin Hood with Pearl White and Creighton Hales. Also other pictures. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convin. scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PI ARMAC Drud Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street Dr. B.F. BROWNE SURGEON DENTIST 1380 N. CAREY ST. Gas Administered Baltimore, Md.