The Afro-American

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY THE AFRICAN AMERICAN SUMMER RATE: THREE MONTHS: 30 CENTS BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1916 PRICE THREE CENTS Resolutions Passed Scoring Absent And Delinquent Brethren S. S. CONVENTION FOLLOWS Trinity Held The Best School In The District. By A. G. C. Randall Sparks, Md., Aug. 16—The annual meeting of the Baltimore District Conference was held at St. Stevens A. M. E. Church, Wednesday and Thursday of last week. The presiding elder, Rev. D. G. Hill, was in charge and Rev. P. O. Bundick was the entertaining pastor. The session opened with the preaching of a sermon by Rev. J.W. Armstrong, after which Rev. J. D. Banks of Port Deposit, read a paper urging the necessity of African Methodist Churches maintaining an orphanage. Rev. J. O. Custis opened a general discussion on "Should Colored Methodist Churches Unite?" Rev. A. G. C. Rannall made an address strongly opposing the liquor traffic which he declared to be an evil of monumental proportions. The delegates present pledged themselves to work for the passage of the local option bill next November. Rev. J. R. Nelson brought fraternal greetings from the Easton District, which he asserted, was in a flourishing condition. G. Sumner Whyte was examined for ministerial orders and recommended to the annual conference. The problems of the rural church were discussed and plans suggested for helping some poor church each month. The proper observance of the Sabbath was advised. Among the many who took part in the program were Rev. S. M. Johnson, George L. Pendleton, Rev. E. N. Thomas and others. George L. Pendleton and G. E. Hall, of Catonsville, were elected lay delegates to the annual conference, with G. A. Mitchell of Havre de Grace and John Myers, of Sparks, as alternates. The failure of Rev. L. S. Flagg, T. R. Sinkfield, J. W. Powle, James H. Pritchett, S. E. Maloney, R. E. Ford and others to take their assigned parts in the program, as well as the failure of some of the absent ones to send in their assessments, resulted in the conference adopting a resolution urging the presiding elder to censure the delinquents. The repitation of the same may affect the standing of the delinquents in the annual conference. The Sunday School convention met The Sunday School convention met Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some of the important themes for discussion were as follows: "Organized Sunday School Work." "Educational Ideals in the Sunday School." "The Sunday School at Work." "Methods in Service." "Training for Service," and "Earnest Devotion." Trinity Sunday School won the banner which is awarded each year to the school attaining the highest standard of quality. The district officers for the year are G. Summer Whyte, superintendent; Mrs. E. N. Washington, first assistant superintendent; Mr. Thomas Holliday 2nd assistant superintendent; Mrs. Deborah Bond, treasurer; Miss Edna L. Waters, secretary; Mrs. Rebecca Palmer, superintendent of home department; Miss Mabel C. Bourne, superintendent of cradle roll; Mrs. Violet H. Whyte, superintendent temperance department. TENNIS IN PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 15-At the sixth annual Eastern Clay Court matches, which began at Strawberry Marion court, the following were the result of the singles. J. T. Wilkinson, Washington, defeated W. W. Walter, Patterson, 6-4, 6-3. S. J. Smith, Washington, defeated William Waller, 6-1, 6-1. W. B. Romeo, New York, defeated J. T. Howard, Philadelphia, 6-0, 6-3. S. W. Lewis, New York, defeated Warren Logan, New York, 4-6, 10-8, 6-3. CHARGE: CRUEL: TREATMENT Jenkins Orphanage Boys in Court Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 13—Eight youngsters, from 8 to 13 years of age, of the brass band or Jenkins' Orphan- age Asylum, Charleston, S. C., were arrested at nine o'clock last night, charged with playing instruments on the streets find them going into saloons for coins. They said they were glad because they had to work hard to support their institution; were undered and beaten when money did not come in. Rev. P. G. Daniels, vice president of the institution, plead not guilty, but Mrs. Bacon, in charge of the boys was held for the Special Reservoirs. Many Features Of Interest In 17th Annual Session--McMechen Probably Next Exalted Ruler. Philadelphia, Pa., August 18—One by one and two by two the vanguard of the large number of Elks who are expected here to attend the seventeenth annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, has begun to arrive. Rev. Dr. James E. Church man. of Orange, N. J., grand prelate of the order, will preach the annual sermon at Cherry Memorial Baptist Church Sunday. night. A public opening session will be held at the church Monday morning, at which time Mayor Smith, J. Frank Wheaton of New York, a past grand exalted ruler, and Harry W. Bass are expected to deliver addresses. Grand Exalted Ruler T. G. Nutter, of Charles-ton W. Va., will preside. ton, W. T. A big street parade will take place Tuesday ending at Point Breeze Park. Games, races and a baseball game between Monarch Lodge, New York City, and O. V. Cato Lodge, this city, will be among the features. A reception will be given, the visiting ladies by Phillis Wheatley Temple and Quaker City Temple at the Elk's Home, 1619 South street, Wednesday evening, next. ecoming here. The business sessions of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Peter Claver Hall, Lombard and 12th streets. Interest centres chiefly in the election of a grand exalted ruler to succeed T. Gillis Nutter, who will retire, Armand Scott, of Washington, of Washington; J. H. Randolph, of Virginia; City Councilman Thomas W. Fleming, of Cleveland, and George W. F. McMechen, of Baltimore, now esteemed leading knight, are among those mentioned for the position. According to leading Elks in Baltimore and New York, the sentiment will be strongly for Mr. McMechen and they are sanguine that he will land the honor. the theater. A big delegation is expected here to urge Mr. McMechen's candidacy. Headquarters will be maintained at 767 S. 15th street where cheer will be dispensed to all Elks and Mr. McMechen's praises sn. s. Lewis Williams, Raymond Contes, William Smith Joseph Matthews, Samuel P. Hemsley, William Lewis and William Johnson will represent the Baltimore lodge. The marching club will arrive from Baltimore Tuesday morning, headed by the Commonwealth Band of 22 pieces. The club will be attired in white flannel suits, white shoes, caps, purple socks and purple ties. It hopes to land one of the parade prizes. ```markdown ``` While the chauffeur of Dr. George W. Kennard was trying to turn the car around Wednesday, control of the machine was lost and the car ran itself through a store window at 703 Ensor street. The machine sustained damaged front and rear wheels. No one was injured. TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS TELEGRAPHING BRIES Pittsburgh, Pa.—Over two hundred men have enlisted within a week in the First Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. The enlistment was begun as soon as the regiment in New York proved a success. Chester, Pa.—Eighteen streets sweepers, compiling the new force for keeping the streets clean decided to strike unless the "ghost" wall promptly every Saturday night instead of every other Saturday night. Dallas, Texas. When Wm. Connor bought a home in the section known as Deer Park and refused to be moved by threats to enforce the segregation ordinance, a charge of dynamite was exploded beneath his home. Charleston, S. C.—The fishing industry of this city is conducted chiefly by colored men. Absolutely fearless these sailors are celebrated for their skill in managing a boat and are as happy on water as on land. When the boats are in, other vendors carry trays of fish on their heads for sale thru the city. Chicago, Ill.—Alderman Oscar DePriest is under fire from the chief of police for recommending to the mayor the reopening of ranama Cafe, a "black-in-tan" resort, after it had twice been closed. Orange, N. J.—When the city did not furnish a playground, Epiphany P. E. Church, G. M. Plaskett, priest, undertook this social work and erected on a lot beside the chapel what is known as its "Nursery Playground." Norfolk, Va.—The School Board of the city has offered $15,000 for the buildings and property of old Norfolk Mission College. Some time ago the trustees asked the price of $28,000 BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1916 Millionaire To Establish City Off Coast Of South Carolina----No Whites May Own Property There. Cincinnati, O., August 6—"I consider the enfranchisement of the Negro the greatest crime enacted in the history of the United States; it is an injustice to the white man," said John T. Patrick, North Carolina philanthropist, last night at Ninth Street Branch N. M. C. A. "I do not advocate social equality. I wish to place the Negro in a position to earn a good living and own a home that he may be proud of. I have never broken bread at a Negro's table and I never shall, and they respect and honor me for the stand I take." Mr. Patrick is financing a $2,000,000 project to establish a city for Negroes on an island off the coast of South Carolina. The city that will be established will cover 5000 acres of land. The charter will restrict the ownership of all property to those of African descent. A large school especially featuring the industries will be established, as well as a school of music. Large, modern hotels will be erected. One of these will be for white visitors and tourists exclusively. A factory is being planned to give employment for the residents. A sanitarium for the convalescent will be provided, where the benefit of pure mountain air, expert medical and surgical attention may be had. The board having charge of the arrangements consists of Dr. C. V. Roman, Nashville, Tenn., secretary-treasurer; John Patrick Turner, G. Edward Dickerson, Philadelphia, Penn.; Lester A. Walton, editor of the New York, Age, and A. E. Jackson, Philadelphia. Mr. Tupper will leave the latter part of this month to select the island and make final arrangements for establishing the city. WOMAN SHOOTS AND KILLS Husband Away, Cowardly White Prevented from Entering. Knoxville, Tenn., Aug. 14—When Mrs. Jessie O'Neil was accosted on her own porch by Roy Gilchrist, son of a white contractor, she fleed indoors and locked herself in. Knowing that Mr. O'Neil was away, Gilchrist forced his way thru a window. The white man did not fall at the first shot, so Mrs. O'Neil emptied the remaining barrels into him without stopping. She is held at $500 on the charge of murder, but will be acquitted. V. M. C. A. SECRETARY WEDS S. S. Booker Leads Miss Roberta Waring to the Atar. Camp Pleasant, D. C. Aug 16—Secretary S. S. Booker of the Baltimore Young Men's Christian Association was quietly married here today. The bride is Miss Roberta Waring, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. N. Waring, in charge of the Fresh Air Camp for Boys and Girls of the District. International Secretary J. E. Moorland performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by the members and friends of the contracting parties. The couple left immediately to spend their honeymoon at Sea Isle City, N. J., after which they will return to Baltimore and reside in 2045 Division street. Mrs. Booker is very well known in both Baltimore and Washington and has taught school in the former city for a number of years. The groom, a graduate of Cornell University and charter member of the Alpha Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, has been charge of the Baltimore Y. M. C. A. for the past three years and largely instrumental in the raising of the subscriptions for the proposed $100,000 new building. UNUSUAL EXCURSION The Steamer Starlight will leave Milner's Wharf at 5.30 p.m. September 2nd and go straight down the bay to Annapolis harbor, where its powerful searchlight will show the beauty of that city. The fare as usual will be 25 cents. Latter Part Of September Following Odd Fellow's Convention Is Probable Time—City Delegation Insited. Boston, Mass., August 17—The proposed National Colored Citizenship Rights Congress will be held in Washington the latter part of September. After a canvass of the situation and receiving suggestions from many race champions over the country, Rev. Byron Gunner, of Hillburn, N. Y., president of the National Equal Rights League, which proposes and calls the congress in lieu of its 9th annual meeting, announces the capital of the Nation as the consensus of opinion to hold this race congress on equality of rights. No place could be more fitting. So far the majority of opinions expressed as to the time favor the month of September, the latter part, possibly the week following the B. M. C. meeting, enabling many race patriots to be present at both gatherings on the same car fare. Such a date, it is argued, will also serve the convenience of delegates attending the National Baptist Conventions before they return home. AN OPEN CONGRESS This National Colored Congress is to be an open one, both to delegated persons and to individual representatives of the cause who attend on their own responsibility. It is to be free and open for race conference, action and declaration. The congress will organize itself independently. The Equal Rights League will call it to order and those assembly will create the Congress. Racial fraternizing, mutual acquaintance, unity of spirit and of program, exchange of notes on local conditions, race unity of feeling and a future national working together for rights, a united declaration to the country of colored Americans on color proscription, are among the purposes of the gathering. No move will impress the white American public on our presence, numbers, capacity and spirit for equal rights, like an actual national convention attended by large numbers or colored citizens from various states. MOSQUITOES ARE AS BIG AS YOUNG JACKASSES Letter from the Front Tells of Hard Times Being Experienced by The Soldiers The following letter comes to a correspondent of this paper from a member of the 10th Pennsylvania Infantry now at Camp Pershing. Our correspondent was so perturbed over the frightful condition of affairs in a camp of our National Guards that the good offices of this paper were at once invoked and the editor advised to communicate with President Wilson at once. It is worth noticing that the letter comes from one of the correspondence tents, under the direction of a Chaplain. Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, July 18th. FRIEND SKILLETS. Will drop you a few lines to let you know how things are down here. It is hotter than anything I know. Mosquitos are as big as little jackasses and snakes; no use to mention, they are too plentiful; and the slimiest lizards you ever saw. Horned toads are here by the thousands. But this is not the worst. These pesterling Mexican flies will fly away with your mess, if you don't watch them. Nothing of the liquid diet variety is within a mile, and then it is too hot to go that mile. If you take a chance on the heat and the desert, then the greasers will get you sure. Whoever heard of a country in the middle of the desert. The hottest day was last Saturday—114 in the shade. Of course we don't mind the heat. Well Skilletts, give my love to all the old friends, in case I don't get back out of this. Answer if you get time. Yours. Co. C. 10th Infantry. Pennsylvania Correspondence Tent. in charge of Chaplain. PARALYSIS GETS ANOTHER CHILD One Year Old, Succumbs To Attack Within Four Days Advice to Parents Worth Their Reading. The fight against infantile paralysis is being made by health officials all over the country. In the East, where the disease has caused alarm, rigid steps to stamp out the dread disease are being taken. New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland require permits for children who are under sixteen years of age. There has been only one death reported this week, but Health Commissioner Blake and the State Board of Health are leaving no stones unturned to prevent a spread of the disease. The only death reported this week was that of little Raymond Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winnam Reid, of 619 Greenwillow street. The little fellow who was fourteen months' old and apparently in good health, was taken ill Thursday of last week, dying Sunday morning. He was buried on Monday morning in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The home is now quarantined. While children are the ones who have been attacked by the disease, grown persons are by no means immune, as indicated by two deaths in New York City during the past week. Parents are advised to see that the milk is pure that they give babies, to keep their premises clean and to send for a physician should the little child be taken ill. The New York City Board of Health has sent out the following advise to parents: "The germ of infantile paralysis is present in discharges from the nose, throat, and bowels of those ill with infantile paralysis even in the cases that do not go on to paralysis. It may also be present in the nose and throat of healthy children from the same family. Do not let your children play with children who have just been sick or who have, or recently have had colds, summer complaint, etc. For this reason children from a family in which there is a case of infantile paralysis are forbidden to leave their homes. If you hear of their doing so, report it at once to the Department of Health. Local Ellis who expect to attend the session of the grand lodge in the city of Philadelphia next week, will not have to get permits from the local Health department, unless they come from homes that have been quarantined. HIGH MASONS TO MEET Chicago, August 17—Masons of high degree from all parts of the country will be here next week to attend the sessions of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the International Conference of Knights Templar, the Grand Master's Council, the Daughters of Isis and the Order of the Eastern Star. The Shriners will meet at the Masonic Temple, 4th and State streets, and on Monday, the opening day, George W. McKoin, of St. Louis, Imperial Potentate, will deliver his annual address. PLAYGROUND PICNIC The following program will be rendered by the children at the Druld Hill Park playground next Thursday. The games will commence at 9 o'clock in the morning and will continue until 5:20 in the afternoon. 10 to 12, Athletics, team games and social games 12 to 2, lunch. 2 to 3, athletics, races. 3 to 4, free play. 4 to 5. 120, singing games, folk dance and dramatization. Mrs. Adelia Green is the playleader, and Misses Deane Chambers and Hatie Hawkins are assistants. MARRIAGE L5W TESTED MARRIAGE LAW TESTED The validity of the mixed marriages of couples who leave the State to wed and then return here to reside was attacked by James L. Hitchens, Jr., the white adopted son of the late Jas. L. Hitchens, in the Circuit Court last Saturday. Attorney Warner T. McGuinn, who filed the complaint, says that Hitchens and Margaret Irbinger, white, went to Harrisburg, Pa., on October 28 last, where they were married. This marriage was contrary to the laws of Maryland, the petitioner states. The question involves the validity of Maryland's law, prohibiting such marriages. Attorneys Hunt, Campbell and McGuinn, who had been appointed administrators of the $100,000 estate, were appointed receivers for several pieces of real property, including that at 304 N. Holliday street, and one in Walbrook. They gave bond for $10-1000. Hitchen's white widow, who was only left a small share in the estate, filed a notice of caveate a few weeks ago, but later withdrew the same. Hitchen's three brothers, who were left $600, have filed a caveat. The white adopted son was left the bulk The trickle has widened to a stream and continuing at the present rate, the two million colored people throne the North will find that they have become four million by the end of 1917. By the thousands now instead of by the hundreds, railroads, contractors, and manufacturing firms are importing help from the South to fill the ranks depleted by the stoppage of immigration. Naturally enough, the leaving of colored labor in such large numbers is proving disadvantageous to the South so that the race desiring to leave in any considerable group finds itself in the position of the Children of Israel, whom Pharoah would not let go. When the question of the exodus of workmen came to the attention of Mayor Pierpont, of Savannah, Ga., last week, the mayor stated: "The Ocean Steamship Company, with three vessels in port today, could have used a hundred more men than it could get. There is work in Savannah every day for 5,000 Negroes, and it would not do to have them carried away from here." Jacksonville, Fla., lost 3,000 workmen recently and the mayor has ordered the chief of police to arrest; colored workmen in order to prevent their leaving for better positions. Here is his letter: Mr. F. C. Roach, Chief of Police, City. Dear Sir—My attention has been called on numerous occasions to the fact that there are hundreds of idlers in and around the old recruiting station in the vicinity of Broad street. In coming into the city this morning, I saw at least a dozen groups of from three to twenty Negroes standing on the corners and along the sidewalks, seeming to be in a deep discussion. There is plenty of work in this city for these Negroes and they are simply demoralized on account of what has been taking place in Jacksonville recently. You have my instructions; in fact, something I have not done in the past: strict orders, to detail a number of your force and to instruct those on the beat to arrest all these idlers and bring them before the courts for vagrancy. The time has come when something must be done to relieve conditions. Respectfully. PREVENTED FROM LEAVING Despite the fact that many arrests were made following out this order, recruiting went on, and with 500 men with suitcases, bags, sacks and bundles ready to leave the union depot last Thursday night, the three recruiting agents were arrested on a charge of violating the city ordinance, which makes it unlawful to recruit labor without a license. When the agents were found to have licenses, they were released but their 500 workmen had been told there would be no way to leave the city, and it would be best to return to their homes. They were dispersed by the police in good order, though many of them vowed they would "go away from here to stay." Although this is the kind of trouble the recruiting agents are going up against everywhere, in the South, the stream toward the North has not yet reached its greatest width. How urgent the need is can be gleaned from a statement issued by the Pennsylvania railroad to the effect that the "Greenburg and Fairchance Division has had no section hands for weeks." THIRTEEN UNLUCKY San Francisco. Aug. 4-Thirteen soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry of Hawaii, U. S. A., protested to the War Department today, when they weeer forcibly removed from a Phillman car at West Berkley and delegated to car where, they claimed, there were "accommodations unit for American soldiers." They walked back. Atlantic City, Aug. 17—The Artist Avenue Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association will hold a monster track meet at Bacharach Park, on Thursday afternoon, August 31st. Ferdinand Mouley, the interscholastic century champion of United States will meet Roye Morse, of New York on this occasion. Some Men I Have Known One has frequently seen in print discussions as to the relative merit of white blood in Negroes, silly arguments as to whether or not Negroes of mixed blood were superior to full blooded Negroes. I have always been more, or less disgusted with such arguments, depending upon whether the individual advancing the opinion was white or colored. If the author of such statements happened to be white, I was moved with profound pity. If a Negro, I was particularly disgusted and nauseated. I am quite sure that every sensible Negro has had something like the feelings I have-mentioned whenever such a subject was brought up in conversation or was seen in cold type. About the siliest thing the Negro has been found guilty of doing was in any way to promote or encourage a color line within his own ranks. For my own part, it has always been a source of much dissatisfaction to me that I was not a cold black Negro. I have at J. H. H. times hated that little strain of mixed blood in me that made me the so-called yellow Negro" for one must have feeling undefineable, for a parentage however remote, that one cannot respect The Rev. J. H. Eason, of Birmingham, Alabama, is a man who has never been harrassed with such feelings. Whenever I see him walking down the street, I am forced to admire him and to feel that if he were in Africa, he would be a tribal chieftain. In carriage, in appearance, in everything, he is a prince. He compels respect and admiration from his fellows by force of his magnetic presence and important and dignified carriage. He is easily the most forceful Negro minister in the State of Alabama. I know this statement is open to argument—particularly by other ministers—but where is his equal? If there are those persons at this late date who feel that one kind of colored person has any advantage over another; if there are those who now believe that the mulatto or an octooroan has inherent advantages over the black Negro, the success and ability of Rev. J. H. Eason would forever refute that belief. This fact is not dwelt upon for any particular reason—and an ensuing give-embarkation to anyone. I know for one, that Dr. Eason cannot be embarrassed by any such reference, else he would have given up the fight on me, for there are those would-be leaders among us, even in Alabama who lay much claim upon the accident of color. Dr. Eason once laughingly related to me in his study at Woodlawn, the meagre educational "advantages" he enjoyed as a boy. An old white man taught the school in the neighborhood of Sumterville, Alabama, where young Eason was born. The school term was one of three months length, and the school master made the boys repeat year after year the same books. The result was that young Eason entered Selma University in the fourth reader, finishing the Latin Normal course six years afterwards. I think he remained in the college department for a short while, but left to pursue theological studies at Richmond. In 1890 he graduated at the head of his class, thus duplicating his Selma University experience. As Negro preaching went in the early days, I hardly think Dr. Eason was much "shakes". I have never heard him mourn, and I have a right to think that there was not much success to that minister of my race in those days who was not given to that mournfulness in his sermons, which our people call "gray." He is a preacher now. He can drive a point home better than any other Negro minister I have ever heard, except perhaps D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, or C. T. Walker, of Augusta, Ga. Dr. Eason is really a great preacher. The most of his congregation would not consider him great because they can understand everything he says. That is one peculiarity about our people. I once heard a young minister in a welcome address in Atlanta repute to St. Paul, the Apostle this quotation: "I am not a mere eater. The rest of his sentence was drowned in an avalanche of applause. The audience remained on edge throughout the entire discourse, because he had begun his remarks with a Greek quotation which neither he nor any one else in the house understood. Such a man, to the laity, often, is accorded great acclaim as an orator. He is given out. He is given a great preschelter. That is as it used to be today. It takes a goodly amount of courage for a minister of the gospel to be content to give the true is some point in his sermon that he is particularly anxious to have find a lodging place. He ceeds in driving the house home, either with a spilt illustration or a home which every one, who runs may read. It would seem that such a leader would have an easy time building up a following. That would be true if it were always left to the followers, but there are other cooks in the barnyard often, who will dispute the sway of the real "boss." Dr. Eason has been opposed more vigorously during the ten or twelve years he has at the head of the Alabama Baptist preach, and if he is a little lengthy at times, it is possible, because the occasion is pleasant, or because there is particularly when he has to support himself and his family. I have never heard J. H. Eason make an address or preach a sermon that I did not thank God for such a leader. He makes no particular effort to State Convention than any other president the State has ever had, and yet he has accomplished more. He has welded that boasted freedom of Baptists into something that could be handled so that Selma University could have a degree of certain support and has really organized the Bap in benevolent work in that State until it has attained respectful proportions. To those who do not absolutely understand our people, it would seem that such a leader would command the undivided support of the strong men in the State. The reverse, however, is too often true. I am not going to be uncharitable enough to say that jealousy is often at the bottom of such opposition, but will give to every man the right to his opinion and to entertain manly acclaims. Often manly acclaims and conscientious believes that he can do much better at the head of a work than any other man. That man invariably tries to make others believe as he does There has been a hard fight on Dr. Eason among certain leaders in the denomination in Alabama. In many instances it has come above the surface, but more often it has been insidious and underground. That is, none of the leaders could be located in it, for a long time, and the president had the lip support of most of his fellow-officers. The actions of others, however, have often led to the belief that there was an insidious warfare not exactly to be expected in a religious organization. The split in the National Convention was gleefully used by many to embarrass President Eason in his state work, but with rare skill and diplomacy, he kept any reference to State issues from the convention both Amison and Eufaul. It is the big man maneuver a convention of Baptist ministers to suit himself. The meagre victory that they have now and then attained over him has more often turned to a victory for the work, and if ever any one is discomfited, it is rarely ever J. H. Eason. Dr. Eason seemed to have the people of Alabama with him. He has been confronted, often with the situation that was rather disquieting, in that he has not always felt that his cabinet, or the leading men of the State were with him, although they did not often show their hand. To carry his plans through, Dr. Eason has had to travel through the State speaking to the people, very often to the depriment of his own church work at home. In this work, he has had little help from his fellow officers who seemed to regard their places as so much ornament. Friends of Dr. Eason charge that the greatest opposition he has had to confront was that of three brothers-in-law on the board of trustees of Selma University, Prof. R. B. Hudson, the convener of C. L. Fisher, a prominent minister in the State, and Dr. L. Burwell a layman. I cannot touch for this, but I do know that Dr. Fisher has several times been a candidate for the presidency of the convention, and that during the past summer, was elected president of the university, his two other brothers-in-law voting for him. A rather unpopular series of articles two years ago caused Dr. Burwell's undoing at the Anniston convention, and he has been very quiet since. One of the most foolhardy agitations ever attempted by sensible men was the contention for 100 trustees for Selma University, which antidistribution forces sought to force upon the convention. How ever it was thought that 100 men could be assembled who would agree upon any one thing, no one has dared to explain. Dr. Fisher ran for president on this issue and was defeated. He ran again and was defeated, but singularly enough, the 100 trustee measure carried, being voted for largely by men who wanted to be on the board. Dr. Fisher turned against the measure after his second unsuccessful race for the presidency and spoke against it. When the president needed a show in the charter the signature of the Governor of the state failed to get the signature of that eminent official, Dr. Fisher's friends accused him of exerting influence with Governor Henderson to prevent him from signing the measure. It was a rather foolish and childish piece of business to carry before the governor or a state. Such an uneven fight cannot last all the time, however, and I suspect that soon Dr. Eason might do well to give up the work lest he wear himself out fighting people to help him. He has accomplished wonders with the organized Baptist work in the state of Alabama, and it is indeed a pity that he has not always had the cooperation of the whole state in doing so. An illustration of his administrative ability is further shown in the fact that for sixteen years he was pastor of the Galllee Baptist Church, of THE AFRO-AMERICAN Anniston, where before his time, the average tenure of a minister was six months. He began his work as minister at the Union Baptist Church, near Marion, Alabama, while professor of mathematics at Selma University. He continued as pastor of this church after giving up his work at the university, and remained there until called to Anniston. Here the congregation was built up from 150 to 700 members and a beautiful edifice erected at a cost of $25,000. SUMMER OPEN JULY 1. There is much difference of opinion among real students of race conditions with reference to church work among us. Many profess to feel that there is more good in the itinerant system, such as in in vogue among Methodist bodies, where a minister, as a rule, does not remain long in one church. Certainly by this system a church does not have to be with an undesirable minister very long. Others declare where the minister gets into the community and becomes a part of the life of the people, where in many instances he has had something to do with the family life of every member of his congregation, he comes in the course of time, to wield an influence among the people that can not be true to those ministers however brilliant or useful, who must, in a sense, take their departure in given time, and be regarded by the people as, if such a minister is undesirable, there are means of getting rid of him, and the people have been known to use them most effectively. Personally, I prefer the second system, and the success of Dr. Eason at Anniston and others that I know, point strongly to its efficiency. Quite naturally I may be prejudiced. I have known ministers who were a part of the titernant system to do good work and am making no particular argument against it. It does appear to me, however, that if there is much for the Negro minister out of his work, it must come largely from the great minister, the people he served, and often the titernant minister does not have the opportunity to place his parishioners under lasting obligations to him. I know that Dr. Eason and others like him must get a great deal of satisfaction out of the contemplation of the good results that have attended their work. I know often in 'the secret of his closet he has to thank God that he has lived to see satisfactory results from some of his labors—has lived to see some man and woman bloom into ripened maturity and become successful and useful in the work before them—often men and women who mite has guided in their early days. In 1894, Dr. Eason was married to Miss Phoebe A. Kign, of Selma, who has been a particular tower of strength to him in his work. They have one child living, who is now Mrs. Gladys Tramel, of Birmingham. Dr. Eason has twice been honored with the degree of Doctor of Divinity, once from Gaudalup College and again from Benedict. --- MISS ELIZABETH FREEMAN N. A. A. C. P. Lecturer for the Anti- Lynching Fund of $10,000. A GARDEN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sampson, of 426 W. Biddle street, gave a very beautiful garden party on Friday of last week, in honor of Mrs. Georgia Lucas of Philadelphia and Mrs. Ella Easey, of Washington. The garden, with its beautiful flowers and Japanese lanterns, along with the handsome costumes of the ladies presented a picturesque scene. The evening was spent in dancing after which an elaborate menu was served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Garner, Mesmedes Silas Enty, of Philadelphia, Lottie Peaker, Georgia Lucas, of Philadelphia; Dudley, Joel Owen, of Wilberforce, Joel Owen Easely, of Washington, Mildred Holland, Maryland, and Mrs. Friend; Misses Lydia Williams, Iolaargil Katie Jolley, Edith V. Lynch, Lenaor Carrington, A. Corinne Sampson, Hon. Walter F. Walker, of Liberia; Messrs. Hampton, Scott, C. S. Sanders, Owens, Howard Burrell, Hicks and others. BERKLEY HAPPENINGS Berkley, Md., Aug. 17—Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Hosanna Church. Rev. D. G. Hill had charge of the services throughout the day. Mr. Elisha Washington was called to the bedside of his sick daughter. Mr. and Mrs. William Bona, of Pennsylvania are visiting relatives here. Hosanna church was largely represented at the Sunday School convention at Quaker Bottom. Rev. R. E. Ford and conregregation are expecting a large crowd at the campmeeting Sunday. Many people from this place attended the Odd Fellows reunion at Muttonsburg Tuesday night. OPEN JULY 1. CLOSE SEPT. 10 1 THE OCEAN HOUSE Sea Isle City, N.J. This hotel is right on the ocean front. It has wide porches, large conservatory dining room, where one has a beautiful view of the sea while dining, and every room opens on the ocean. Special rates for July; Room and Board $8.00 per week. Personally managed [by Mrs, Lucy Lee, 5 Plains street Elmhurst, N. Y. Address after June 22, Ocean House, Sea Isle City, N. J. THE WHITE COTTAGE Mrs. Wm. White, of 1301 Etting St. has new opened her cottage at Ocean City and solicits the patronage of her many friends. Everything new and up-to-date. European plan. Prices moderate. tf. SUMMER BOARDERS THE DENNIS HOUSE The Dennis House was opened the first day of July to daily, weekly and monthly summer boarders. The resort is situted on the Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County, Md. 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Made only by JACOBS PHARMACY ATLANTA, GA. AGENTS WANTED : 2 Ea Sg ome AR RO-AMERICAN 0-5 Es oe «Notes From Our Correspondents... 3a) Arthur L. Macbe ee ee fe | HOTO-ARTIST my amos | EN pe >, Annapolis. Md... AUG. 2 ¢——AgOUET IM. E. Church’ is being repaired and “services are being, held under a tent ‘on Pleasant street. Miss Annie #. Green, of Bultimore was the guest of uss Lottie Turner Monday. Mr. Auron Kiah, of Cambridge, Ma. visited’ his brother, Mr, William £Bu- Jay last week. SMe. ‘Thomas Kirby, who. has been sick in the Naval Hospital is out again. Mr, William Scott, of Washington. visited relatives and friends here last sunday. Master Berry Matoney had a dinner for his young friends last week, Miss ¥, Parker and Miss B. Carr, of New Haven, Conn. ‘ ‘Miss Mary Parker is spending some time ut Oceun Grove. N. J. Mr. Charles Oliver, district deputy of Maryland and also a delegate to ‘the Elk's convention to be held in Philadelphia, next week, visited that city Sunday to make arrangements for his lodge. Mrs. Sarah Boston spent Sunday in Baltimore. Mrs, Cecelia Parker who bas been -quite sick is. much improved. Mr. James Wilson, of Baltimore, was a visitor here Sunday. Misses Eva and Nancy Valentine are visiting their sister, Mrs. Marion Ford, of faltimere. ‘Messrs Dorsey Garver and Willliay Darkins spent Sunday in Philadelphia Mrs. Susig Scott and daughter, Mis Fiuth, ave visiting her uncle, Mr, Mat- thew frown, of Pennsylvania. Mrs, Mamie Parker, who has beer spending some time in New York and Philudelphia. hax returned hone. Mr. and Mrs. Atwood, of Northwesi street, who has been visiting relatives in the North hag returned home. pOCOMOKE HAPPENINGS Pocomoke, Md., Aug. 17—Mr. Moses Tull, of Philadelphia, nas been visit- ing friends here. Mrs, Joseph Bailey ix spending some time in the city. Miss Exther Waters. of Philadel- Wharton, Miss Annie Shorter is a home after xpending some time in Ocean City, Md. Mr. Samuel Fields returned home Saturday from Hamp- ton Institute and will spend some tine with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tsute Wields. Mrs. 2. T. Addison spent afew days In Dencon with her pa- rents. Mr. John Wright is here to spend some time with relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarzh Henderson, of Philadelphia, is tne suest of Mes. ‘esther Coston: Mrs. Thomas Mills, of Vhiladelphia is visiting friends here. Messrs Samuel Long, ste Collier, Oliver H. Bond, Jacob Brovwn, J. 3. Collins, Lafayette Johnson and Prot. S. H. Long were in Baltimore thts week. Mrs. Georgina Barnes and daushter, of Baitinore, are here visiting Mr, and Mrs. Frank Quinn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs, John ‘Terrell, of Bal: timore ave visiting Mrs. Julia Lamp: ton, at Salisbury, Md.. and motored + this city in company with Mrs. E. H Butler, of Philadeipain; Mrs. J. U Lampton and Me, Samuel Morris ox Thursday of lest week as che guest: of Mr. und Mrs. Charies Coston, 03 this city. Rev. f. ‘T. Fields, of Berlin, is her on a visit to friends. Rev, E, T. Addison ix attending the Allen League Convention in Win eheater, Sid, CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS Cambridge, Ma, August 17—Bethel Church camp opened Sunday nearly fone thousind persons being in atten- dance. Rev. John wilson preached in the morning and Rev. Job Lane at night. The Choir Circle éf Bethet Church tendered Mrs. E, G. Young a surprise party lust Friday night. Mrs. Young was out and upon her return found a folly band had entered her house and taken possession and were singing “Brighten the corner where you ave.” Fitting vemarks were made by Mr. ‘George Harris, president of the circle Mr. Robert Boggs, Mrs. M. J. Henry ‘and others in commendation for ser: vices rendered as organist during the ‘absence of the regular organist, Mise Lillian Coleman. Mrs. Young re: -sponded to the remarks in a happy ‘vein, after which a. collation wa! ‘served. ‘ Mr, and Mrs. “George Stanley, fovin- verly of Bethel street have removed tc their new home on Pine street, whict ‘they recently purchased. -* Edward Foster and Joseph F. Hen: “ryéiwere in Baltimore and Washing ton, last. week. _ “Miss Cora Matthews died last Sun: ‘day. She is survived by three boys CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS Catonsville, Md., Aug Li—the fue neral that was held from Grace A. M. 1B. Church last Tuesday was George ‘Smith, who was drowned and not William Smith, as was stated in last week's issue of this paper. Mrs. Carrie Tasco and Miss Mar- garet Duckett, of Philadelphia. were jentertained -at tea- last week by Miss Edith. Hall. Miss Sedonid: Ray who hag been’ confined to ner bed for one week, is slowly “improving, Miss Grace Turner,” of Trenton, N. J. is visiting. her” parents. Mr.and rMs. David Turner. Philip Lowman re. turned from. Wilberforce last..week ‘where he was the guest’of Misses Mai ‘garet,and Coral Johnson... Mr. an¢ ‘Mrs: George Hal of Taylor aveniie hac .as theri.guests to tea last Friday. night “Mrs;-Carrie Tasco, Miss Margaret: A Duckett, of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs Randolph’ Randall and «Mrs. “Bessie Brown. ae Mrs, Win. Ridout “and” Missi.Neni ‘Hall spent:orie week at Cambridge, as jthe ‘guest of Mr. Sigphen’ ‘Trott: ~: * yrs taarPorsell ard, Miss.Cora—Wil, liams, returned: Sunday from ‘attend ding: the Sunes School ; eonvervea i, Quaker Bote wigs tes ie NP: DAISY HAPPENINGS Daisy, Md. , August 17—Messrs Woodland and Briscoe, accompanied by Mr. Gough, of Baltimore, visited friends here Sunday. Mr. Edward Powell, of Baltimore spent’ Saturday night with his brother Mr. Walter Powell. Mr. Lewis Crawford, of Frederick. is visiting his grandmother Mrs. Annie Dorsey. Mr. Theodore Dutton was in Frederick Sunday, Mr. L&tleton Harriday motored to points in Pennsylvania Sunday. Mrs. Re- becea Harriday is on the sick list. The Grané United Order of Odd Fellows celebrated thelr second anniversary at Poplar Springs Saturday, Addresses ‘were delivered by Mr. L. Nenman, of Clover Leaf Lodge; Mr. Jos, Gaither of Camp of eace Lodge und Rev. David Keets, Music was furnished by the Woodville band. TARE DE CRACK JOTIINGS Havre de Grace, Md., Aug. 17—Kev. ES S. Flagg preached an interesting sermon on Sunduy morning and Rev. ©. E, Herbert hud charge of the even- ing services, The camp is being well attended. : S$. J, Ennis, Henry Christy, Mrs Laura Whitkeld and W. AL Bently were in Towson last week. Miss Hazel Bowser, of Boston, is visiting her parents, My. and rMss. W Rowser, Mrs. Maxuie Kelson, 01 Chester, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs EE. Mitchell. Mr and Mrs. Wiliam Galloway en. terttined at diner Sunday Mr. L. E Galloway, Miss Margorie Vou, 0: Chester. Mur Me. Lewis Mitchell. Mis Anmie Lee, of Philadelphic and Mr and Mrs. George Johnson, of Hav de Grace. Mr. Wesley Peaco is very ill at ths hospital. : ‘Those on the siex list ares. Mrs Hester Durbin, Mrs. Frances Skinne and Mr, Moses Martin, Mr. Augustus Bishop has uccepte a position in Philadelphia. Miss Frederick Molnies, of Phila. deiphin. is visiting her grand mother Mrs. Harriet Hieburdson, Mr. Will iain’ Simmons pald a flying visit « wife and childven last week. — Mis Esther Mitchell ts (visiting in Batti mere, Mr. George Mitchell attendee [the district conference nt Quaker Bot SYKESVILLE HAPPENINGS Sykesville, Md., Aug. 17—-The pur- somage rally was held. Sunday. The foul amount received from White Tock. Johnsville and Mt. Gregory churches amounted to-3124. Mr. Wesley Browdus was the gues of Mr and Mrs. Noah Broadus, vf Lewisville Sunday. Mr, Garfield Dorsey, Me. William Lewis, Mr, Geo. Whittuker attended the tournament at Cooksville Saturday. Rev. Moore wns the dinner guest of Mrs. Dorsey Sunday. Mrs, Viole Vanderpoil ix spendin: the summer at Cape May. Mr. Wn. Greenwaad will spend ten days in Cleveland. Ohio. Master Hownrd Col- jins whe bas been quite sick is im: is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mes Sumuel Rheubottom. — Miss Lucille Gosnell will spend tie summer in Ca tonsville, ~ Mr, William Perkins spem the week-end in Baltimore, ‘The Ole Maids convention at White Roel tas ‘Thursday wags largely attended. ; Mr. and Mrs. James Franel motor: ed to Baltimore Sunday. CUASE TAPPENINGS Chase, Md., August 17—Mrs. L. Jet Irie and daughter. ave spending their vacation at the home of Mrs, Octavia Branch. ¢ Messrs, Glendi Scott, Howard and Harvey Scott were guest of relatives last week, Mrs. Nannie Jones, of Germantown, Pa., is visiting relatives here. PF. A. Gilbert and Harry E. Gilbert Jeft Saturday for Virginia to visit relatives. Mrs, Susie Nyiles has returned from a visit to friends in Havre de Grace and Perrymans. CENTERVILLE HAPPENINGS Centreville, Md.. Aug fine cen~ tenniai session of the Easton District Conference and Sunday Schoo! Con- vention was held in St. Paul A. M. E. Church from the Ist to the 6th inst.. with Rev. S. H. Cooper and Prof. J. W. Woodhous, presiding, respectively. The pastor of the local church and the ‘people iad made great preparations for the event and the Sessions were all well attended and the delegates well Jearea for. The presiding elder and Hformer pastors were surprised to find that the church had yeen renovated and improvements added in such a [short time. The whole interior had ‘been kalsomined and an addition ex- ‘tended in the rear to make room for [the choir. also the altar rail placed jturther back; which gave the place an appearance of a new auditorium. [tae electric lights had been changed also. Compliments were heard on "all sides at the appearance of things ‘The singing of the new choir was fine. The sessions were equivalent to an annual conference and many think ties some time in the near future the people will invite the conference here | Prominent among those present at the jeonfrence were Rey. and rMs. S. H Cooper, Miss Wortham. of Baltimore by Mrs. Annie Forrester-ant family Revs. S. E. Maloney, J. S. Callins anc C. A. Murray, by Mrs. ME. Gardner Rev. E. 'T. Addison and wife, by Mrs ‘A. Pgan. Dr. B. W. Wortham, Prof J..W. Woodhous,. Dove Bailey, Mis ‘Annie Martin, Rev. W. W. Kirby, by Mis. Theo. Pinder. Rev, C. E."Bailey J. HK. Fitchell; by: Dr. Fenderson. Rev |5. Hammond, J. W: Ward, by Rqv. D {A. Ridout. ‘Rev. J.- N, Waters.4 3.3 Baker, by Mts. P. Berryman: Th threee sisters. from saston, by Mrs tonMrs. Chailes Taylor. Dr. SM John, J: A!"Young. Prof. Elmer Hend erson, Rev. J.M. Bostons:by-Mrs. J. D Jackson, parsonage; ic,The’ recent}; secured. parsonage on: Mainstreet wa | jancther.: Pleasing.” attraction for .thi [Gelegates. -:* Thus““cloged= one’ of, “th | best:conventions in: the thistony ith I Conference... 3D. Jacksons pastor. bo xd dt or Do co mall Fie 2a et Nee gre ony re a ee PSs A rT Ta mall TES 7:5 Ti gel { BARE HOt, JOTTINGS Bare’ Hills, Md:, August’ 17—Rev. Sylvester C. Blackledge. pastor of St. John's Ac, Gs M. P. Church,.opened a wPll-ltcended: village emp meeting, i Ce ae ee ay eae Cheese r eee es ns ee pe) ic aes Be | Oe a Nala ae SS: ae ee] eee Se REV. S.C. BLACKLEDGE. on the church grounds Menday night It will continue. a month, fhe fameral of, Sauthew Yates, 1 ‘welll known resident, was held at St John’s Chureh Thursday of last week, Rev, S.C. Blicktedye atfichiting. ‘The Seven Wike Men. of which he was a henther, conducted services at the grave. He was 15 years of age. A Widow, one stepdaughter, three grand children and one great grandehild survive. CARROLL DAPPENINGS Carroll, Md., August 17—The pienic at Greenwood Blectrie Mark by Byer: keen Chureh und Sunday School was aulite w success, Mr. Charles D. Giles bf Philudelphia, ix visiting, his sunt, Mrs, Kobert Stipely and his, cousin Mrs, Matilda Tilghman, Master Hur- ry C. Robinson it spending the sum- mer with Mrs. Powell, Miss Cuzina Wilson spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs. ‘Thomas “Baskerville. Mrs. Agnes Thomas will leave Sunday to Attend the Elk's convention in’ Phile- delphin. Mrs. Isilen Baker and Mrs, Bertha Roach spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs, Harriet sathews, of Fara- dise. Master Oseur Holly, of Bal- tire is spending two weeks with his aunt, Mrs. Mary Putter, of 873 Elk mount. Mr. and Mes. Elmer Davis und Mrs. Agnes Thomas spent a- de- lightfiel evening. down the bay on last Wednendas, FREDERICK BRAPPENINGS Vrederick, Md.. Aug [7—Mrs. Lizzie Enty, of Philadelphia, Mes, H. Jones. ui Hast st. Louis, ML, and Rev, and Mrs. Ko 3. Williams. of fiehmond, Va. are visiting Mrs: Eileth Davis liew, Horace, Waller iid Bev. Jox. G. Bryant preaehed at Braddock on Sinday. Prof, Johw W. Gruner is spending some time’ in Burkittvitle, Mrs. dames Geiton und Miks Mue Howard, of Scranton, Pa. are the guests of Mrs, Gelton’s iaother, Mrs, Mary J. Hall. Miss Dorothy Ofc is quite sick... Dr. Paul A, Dizzs, vi Rattimore, visited his parents. Mr. ang Mrs, William Diggs last week. Mr, William Diggs and a party 01 friends metured to Baltimore Satur. diy night. Mrs, William Digss anc Miss Harriet Wheaton, of West Ches ter, Pa.. spent Sunday in’ Baltimore from a trip ty Baltimore. Mes, Joseph G. Bryant has, recurne¢ Dis, OS. Breaks Is moved fron E, Sth street to Bast Allsaints street Among those who visited Auanti Ciy recently were Misses Elsie Tru man, Viola Brown, Georgia Wesley and Mr. Lewis Onley. Mr. J. Ar thur Bryant sprained ais ankle whil playing ball and not fractured ws wa reported last week. | TOWSON HAPPENINGS Towson, Md., August 17—Woman’s Day will be observed at Mt. Calvary ‘A. M. B. Church. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Tucker spent the day with their brother and sister, ‘Mr. und Mrs. Manson Tucker before leaving for New York where Mr. ‘Yueker has secured a lucrative po- sition, Misses Mary and Stella Crom well of Baltimore are visiting Mrs. Mary Cromwyell of Chesapeake Ave. Mrs. 1. L. Thomas was recently the guest of. Mrs. Rachel Parker of Fair: mount avenue. Rev. A. G. C. Ran- dal! spent Saturday :n Washington. Mr. Kenny Barnes. Towson’s great worker in all good cuuses, is spending his vaeation in St. Mary’s County Mrs. Thomas Young entertained number of friends at a croquet party on thelr beantifel lawn ast’ Monday afternoon in honor of their husband. ‘The Woman's Mite Missionary Society of Mt. Caivary Chureh. had a pleas: ant meeting at the residence of Mrs ‘Ada Randall, Wednestay night. Mr ‘A. J. Stewart spent a few days at his ome: here last week. Mrs, Fannie Walker. of. Jefferson avenue gave an enjoyable Itivn. tc:~ and automobile ride last Friday ‘for ue benef of Mt “Oliver Baptist Chureh. Mr. J. W. Bond. who has been at the-Cniversity Hospital is improving. : MT. WASHINGTON NOTES: (Mt. Washington, Md. August’/17— Mi. Matthew Yates, one of the oldes [abe of the county, died here af: ter a:lingering illness. last’ week.» Rev Brickledge officiated at the. funeral W. W. Scott has returned from At laniie City after:a ten day-visit.: Mis {Lata Gross with Mrs. William’ Bos ton dnd Sarah Powell, of Baltimore were recent guests of her sister, Mrs Josephine Hall, of 39 Kelly avenue Mr..and Mrs, Olie Cleary :celebratec the ‘first anniversary of their ‘mar riage at their residence, 16. Kell avenue last. week. — Plans.-dreabeini drawn.by Architect Beale; for!ia “hal land: business: “establishment. -40-.b Jerected this fall on. Kelly?avenue:2=: |. The: Masons held ‘their, sessions her | Arthur L. Machet eee PHOTO-ARTIST Ba ; ————ee Baad. as ees! oa See ey Tar z ie a T A) studio: 1030 Penna, Ave. Baltim ee age] ~~ FIRST CLASS PHOTO-WORK Ae ae) DAY OR Tus Thus st NIGH! eee Wee Hours 11 A. M.tollP.M. Sundays By Appoin Rapper akon a \ ara Nights: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Fate Nv, seen 8 ; Meare Cea! Studlo Equipped with the latest. ana. mos eee NER) perfect system” of Electric Photo Lightia area en es | SRR] "The Last Word” in Artificial Photo Light} Beene px] ing. Equal To Daylight. Epo Hee Try A Birthday Photo this. < Eee Eee ee] While You Are Still Good Lookti PHONE. MT. VERNON, HO0W.. +") sxow HILL :-HAPPENINGS Snow Hill, Md., August 17——Mr. and Mrs, Edward Jackson, of' Philadel- mother, Mrs. Maggie Jackson:’. Mr. and Mrs. William Schoolfield, of Wit- mington are the guests of relatives here. Mrs. Mary Shockley’ and Miss eee Tingle, of Wilmington are the gyests of Mrs, Hestet Tingle and Mr. ‘Lewis Purnell. Miss Magsie Ward is ‘quite sick. | Mr. and Mrs. William, Spence, of Philadetphia are the guests i Mr. and Ors. Wheatley Barnes. Messrs, Gert Rumfore and George A. Eailey. of Devault,. va, are in the eity, Myr Samuel Morris, of _Salis- buys. Mr. and Mrs. John John. Terrell ov Baltisore, Mrs. Estetln Butler. of Philadelphia and Mrs. Julia Langston, of Salisbury, motored here Thursday and were the guests of Key, and rMs. i. J. Henry. Miss Lydia Brown, of Satem, N. J. is. the suést of Miss Har- ret Woolford, who fsa teacher at Lynchburg Seminary. Miss’ Woolford is now spending her vacation with her family. Miss Annie Handy, of Prin- cess Anne, Md.,, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Charles Waters last weels. Mr. and Mrs. Mildreth Parwer are home for a short stay, the guests of Mrs. Jane Palmer, atts, Mary Nel- gon, and children; of —Phtladetphia, who have been visiting her brothers here have returned home, ‘The. lec- ture st the M, E. Church Wednesday night on “Tuberculosis” was largely ‘attended. cn ee ee ee ee ages Caeemae Rice neo ) MUTE FENNELL’S .PHARMACY / We use only Pure and Fresh D~ugs.and Chemicals in‘ all one 5 Compounding. That’s why we have the confidence of your ) Physician. fe you are ill, consult your Physician; and” ; let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. We will introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby weallow you'5 per cent on your spendings. In other words every , time you spend One Dollar with us you get back five: cents, Ask for . your SALE CHECKS for they are worth saving. * “ | wre WE WILL REDEEM CHECHS EVERY MONDAT be Be ‘e fe. ) “eestor MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER rf AENEE le, PEA BOK. 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W- - ‘Washington, D.| WATERBURY JOTTINGS Waterbury, Md. August 17—Rev. Henjamin Gross is having great sue- cess with his meetings. — Rev. SA. Virgil preached: for him, Sunday and people were present from Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia, * dir, Juli. Jenkins, who was. very badly cut by a saw is able to be a work again. Mr, ‘Tnontas Mason, ot Phildelphia. spent the week-end with his parents. Mr. Thomas Bel vf baltimoré, was a visitor here Sun- day. Mrs. Martha Parker and: Mid Carrie Hoardiey made a gip'to Ad ‘npolis this week. Mr, Charles Johi xon is spending some time with hi | parents. 5 ; ELKTOX WAPPENINGS Elkton, Md., Aug. 17—Mr.. Churies Bowser and family spent a few days here last week. Dr. -S. EB, Maloney and family motored to Winchester Friday, Wright's A, M. OE. camp will open Sunday ang close the first Sunday in September. Mrs. ‘Lucy Wilson, Mr. Joseph Dorsey jand Mrs Mollie Wilson are on the {sick list Mrs, Tenrietta Trusty and Mrs. Har. riett Milburn, are reported donvalesc: ing. George Bowser’ speiit'a fev days here Inst week.,, Mrs, Phoebe Hughes and daughter, Reba,‘have re turned from a visit to Cecilton. 4 number of men from. Tennessee are here working on the building next tc the pulp mill. SVEVEVEVYVTUTTUTT VT y Tye : C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 J. ' JamesF. Hall -- Mt. Auburn Marble Cu Special Prices On Hit Ciuron’ Work : : Interior Had Exterior Work...» a es F Monuments and ‘Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing. 2 Cemetery ‘Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. ‘Mantles. Wes b Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue. . |; PoAAAAABSALAALAAAAAASAAAAAA @. ; : : —THE— ee BALTIMORE LIFEINSURANCE & ¥ F. S, STROBRIDGE, President = ia ‘Bome Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., The Leading Lifé Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 7! Premiums collected v. eekly from the homes of theinsu M4 Issues The Best Contracts 33 The OldReliable OE CHESTERTOWN HAPPENINGS Chestertown, Md., Aug. Li-~hev. W, H. Johns and Rev. C. B. Bailey exchanged pulpits last Sunday morn- ing, Rev. Bailey. was in. Baltimore on special business last week and un- expected to the memyers of his con- gregation returned with a bride. rMs. Bailey before her marriage was Miss ‘Edith Williams, daughter of Mrs. Mamie Williams, of: Baltimore. ‘They were married Saturday morning at the residence of Rev. S. T. Crawford, who performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs., Elijah. Stricklin entertained at dinner last Thursday evening Rev. and Mrs, W. K. Johns and Mrs. P. E. Dem- by.” Mr. and Mrs. John Sheppard en- tertained on tast Sunday the: follow- ing persons: Mr anasrMis. Heney, ay Sheppard, Mr. and. Mrs, David Shep- ‘pard, of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Gordon. Mrs. Saphia. Barber and little daughter, Millie, drs. P.-E. Demby and Mrs. David Blake. Mrs, Martha Frisby, who recently underwent an operation ata hospital in Baltimore is home. and. gradusily improving. Mr. and. Mrs. David Sheppard and Mrs.. Mit Berry, - of | Washington are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, William Barrett... Mr. Joseph Davis has returned home after spend- ing sometime with relatives here. Mrs. P. E, Demby. quietly celebrated. her 82nd birthday this week at the home of her niece, Mrs. Mary Chambers. Mr. Henry Johnson, who for some time has been: suffering with. inward complaints, has.gone to a hospital ir Baltimore for treatmen.’ . Mr: Johr Graves, of Baltimore, was, in fown fo! Ja few days last’ week... Mrs., Lizzic Brown: and’ sister,’ Maitie, of Wilming ton, are guests of ‘their mother,. 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All articles sent to this office for publication must have the writer's signature. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to ensure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communications in the office by noon on Wednesdays. Advertising rates made known on application. All Checks. Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to the AFRO-AMERICAN IO. BALTIMORE, AUG. 19, 1916 The South is thinking harder than it ever thought on the question of colored labor. Never appreciated them until they started to go. Delegates to the N. A. C. W. who went down the bay as the guests of the pity recently, say that the name of the iceboat might be LATROBE but it ought to be FURNACE. "Two Bishops forced out of Pulgran," "Mrs. Muton ejected," and "Soldiers of 25th Infantry forced to walk" are some headings telling of Jimcrow arrangements in the South. Minister educator or soldier all look alike if they are colored. Just when the medical world had come to feel chesty about its victories over small-pox and yellow fever, and congratulate itself upon the crimp in the death rate, comes a plague like infantile paralysis to show them how very little they know after all. It is not out of the way in this connection to remember that tuberculosis is with us yet, and no remedy has yet been devised to render us immune to the common cold. "We are for a colored regiment with colored officers or no regiment," says the Pittsburgh Courier, and adds, "It may not be military usage but it is common sense." It is certainly good to find some one who is "sick and tired" of the way Uncle Sam creates his soldiers. The Afro-American is willing to go the step further and say, no colored regiments until they are permitted to fight side by side in the same regiment with the other races that make up the army, Indians, Walawis, Japanese and whites. No colored regiments for us. American nothing. Aiming too high is it? All, "hitch your wagon to a star." Baltimore is noted for two things: good homes and a hospitable people. Someone has said that when one goes to Boston one is asked "How much do you know," in New York, "How much are you worth?" in Philadelphia, "Who was your father?" and in Baltimore, "Have you been to dinners?" Baltimore has many good homes, many Baltimore is still hospitable, but it has remained for some of Baltimore's people to create an impression that is not at all palatable either to Baltimoreans, or to outsiders, by their treatment of some of the delegates to the National Association of Colored Women, who graced our city last week. There were any number of homes which had prepared to entertain the guests of the city, and some had even gone so far as to lay in a supply of food, as a number were expected on Sunday. These were disappointed, while others had their houses full and some to overflowing, while the entertainment was of the poorest quality. It is to be hoped that the next convention which comes to our city will not have the same things to complain of that the ladies who have left our city, seemingly were justified in complaining of. of the prohibition people expect to make much headway in the coming campaign to prohibit the sale of liquor in Baltimore. It would be well to them to show a little more activity in preparing the voters of this city to vote the right way. So far, such little activity is being shown, that nearly one-fourth of the people know that there is a real fight on hand. On the other hand the foes of profection are working early and late not only to keep the drinking people in line, but to add to their vote by lining up the so-called "Personal Liberty" people with them—as if there were ever such a thing as personal liberty in a great city like this. Why we are encircled on every hand like "I thus shalt not" and thousands of polite men and other officials on every road to see to it that we keep AWS, and what are laws for maintain personal liberty. accuse, haped that the dry folk He is a bit and, to use the great street get a hustle on DOUGLASS HOME It is a matter of public rejoicing that the National Association of Colored Women has taken charge of the Frederick Douglass Home in Anacostia, and will make there a National Headquarters. For several years the board of trustees in charge of the place have endeavored through public subscription to lift a mortgage of $4,000, and improve the house and premises in order to make the home a Mecca for the thousands of persons who visit Washington yearly. When the attempt through public subscription lagged. Booker T. Washington took up the cause and promised to lend his aid toward the desired end. This year, after Dr. Washington's death, Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the District of Columbia bench volunteered his services without remuneration, to tour the country, beginning where the great educator left off. Since the problem was more than merely clearing the mortgage and included the raising of an endowment fund sufficient to maintain the home as it ought to be, the trustees felt that the proper solution lay in offering it as headquarters to some national body. Both the colored Odd Fellows and the National Association of Colored Women made bids for the home and these were under consideration. The latter organization won out simply because the scope of its membership is broader. The home, said the trustees, ought to remain the property of the public athe control is in private hands. The Home is valued at $67,000, and the terms under which it passes into new hands could hardly be more grudious. The National Association of Women is to assume the mortgage, and to appoint as its representatives three members of the Board of Trustees. At the present, the Board consists of six eminent men, among them the Hon. Archibald Grimke, Rev. J. Francis Grimke, Dr. J. C. Moorland, and Dr. W. H. Crogman. As natives of Frederick Douglass' own birthplace, Marylanders are heartily interested in the disposition of his homestead, and although we feel as the trustees did, that this is not the best that ought to be done, we cannot but concur in their judgment that this is the best under the circumstances that could be done. --- "I do not advocate social equality says John T. Patrick, a misguided philanthropist of North Carolina. He need not. For himself the American Negro advocates and will one day fight even more valiantly than he is, for every equality under the law—social, political and economic. --- The acquisition of 25,000 colored people of the Danish West Indies can only effect the situation on the continent in one way, the more the merrier. POLITICAL SITUATION DEMANDS RACE CONGRESS Sometimes ago it it was suggested that we were talking too much and doing too little; that it would be better if we would talk less and do more. It seems of late we are doing neither. Certainly, judging from conditions as they presently exist, we are not going ahead at all, rather we are going back. There was a time, even in Maryland when colored voters were consulted. He was found in large numbers in national and other conventions, and an effort was made, feeble though it was to help him in some way. Now he is totally ignored, and "Jimcrowism" and segregation go hand in hand, and there is no one to say them nay. In Maryland and Baltimore, the Negro leader is of such infinitisimal proportions that no one takes any notion of him whatever. At the last National Republican Convention, the first one perhaps since the Negro has been a voter in the State, there was no representative, and the thing for which Mr. "Billy" Stone and those who train with him, have been working for for many years, has come to pass, and the Negro has been entirely eliminated, at least as far as leadership goes. The Republican party is now a "illy-white" party. This could not possibly have happened twenty-five years ago when we had leadership among the colored people who were leaders indeed. We have degenerated to that extend that we have no leaders at all. True, we have a few so-called leaders, who are put on campaign committees and other places, just for a show, but what do they amount to? Just nothing at all, and what is worse, they are not expected to amount to anything, or else they would not be selected for these various committees. We used to hold mass meetings and meetings of other kinds and at least make a noise if we did not do much, now we are not even making a noise. There is to assemble in Washington the latter part of next month a national get-together meeting of Colored Americans from all sections of the country. The object is to take a stand once more against prescription, race prejudice and all other forms and forces that are now arrayed against WHY THEY DIE (From Public Ownership) The Afro-American reports the speech of Dr. H. H. Proctor made last week in Atlanta on the death rate of the colored people in that city. The speaker cited figures to show that the death rate of colored people was unabated. Nearly per cent of the Negro population die annually against eleven per cent of the white population. The figures are given as printed in the Afro-American, and we have no means at hand to verify them but the accompanying statements is sufficient for the morals we intend to point. The speaker named as the contributing causes the following: One, unsanitary streets in colored localities; 2, congested residential sections; 3, defective housing conditions; 4, absence of recreation centres; 5, failure of recreation centres; 6, colored red-light district; 7, inadequate hospital facilities; 8, impractical type of church life. To the Socialist the whole thing would be clear. The short statement above simply shows that the colored people of Atlanta are very poor, and they are the victims of capitalist politics in their city and State; and that the difference between the death rates of the whites and the blacks exists simply because the blacks, as a rule, are poorer than the whites in the community in question. Recent investigations by the United States Government has demonstrated that similar conditions to those complained of among the colored people of Athens exist among the working people in great cities, and that the South generally, the colored persons comprise the majority of the working class. That colored people suffer most under the same conditions may be true, but this only shows that the Negroes are less fitted to survive under capitalist conditions than their white brethren. Dr. Proc- the political and civil rights of the Negro. This meeting ought to be largely attended, and by not a few from this city and State. Perhaps we might get a little stiffening of back-bone that might help us greatly. Let Baltimore send a large delegation. No credentials save those of having a purpose to stand for the right, is needed. Everybody will be welcome and everybody is asked to go and let us once more show our colors and stand for that which will help the race to start on a new lease of life. THE FORUM. A CORRECTION. Dear Editor—Please correct for the sake of the boys. Your account of the pugnant held at Oriole Park, Monday, August 7th, referring to the drill, you failed to state that Troop No. 14. Boy Scouts, of Ames Memorial M. E. Church, the best drilled scout company of Baltimore and vicinity, gave an exhibition drill. Troop No. 14 delights to serve when it is called upon to assist other Boy Scout companies to keep order, but upon this occasion they were invited by the committee of art organizations in an exhibition will which they die and were awarded a silver loving cup, which was presented to them Sunday night, August 13. We know you will cheerfully make this correction. CHARLES PATTerson Dear Sir—I received your letter relative to the need of a swimming pool for colored youth to be located in the northwestern section of the city and the steps already taken by the Afro-American, and your suggestion that the Public Health Association take the matter up with the Board of Estimates at its September meeting. I beg to say that I shall be very pleased to bring your letter to the attention of the Association at the next meeting of the Executive Committee and I am quite sure the Association will take favorable action in the matter. Please accept my congratulations upon the splendid efforts already put forth by the Editors of the Afro-American towards securing this needed recreation for our youth. COLONIAL THEATRE TO REOPEN The fun loving people must have been satisfied with the brand of shows given by the Quality Amusement Corporation to enable them to entertain the Nation's capital, and the first time in their own opportunity was given to witness the best Broadway productions as presented by colored performers, it is no more than just that we should join in denouncing the attitude taken by some of the race hating white people with whom we are cursed. It is very fortunate the amusement company met the segregationists with the only thing that breaks down all barriers: money that can employ the best legal talent. Within the next few weeks Bultimoer in the vicinity of Eutaw street will take on a more spirited gait, for the best that Broadway can produce along the line of theatrical offerings will be sent here by the Quality Amusement Company and the public should support the organization that faithfully stands up and fights an issue that will eventually benefit a large number of our people. Up to a year ago not even the optomists could see the possibilities of the Negro in the crama, but when one of the world's leading actors, Sir Beerbohm Tree, and no less a personage than the British Ambassador; Sir Cecil Spring Rice journeyed to the corporation's New York, theatre to witness a Shakespearean drama; we can well afford to look to the future with great possibilities. It goes without saying that the better class of Baltimoreans will support the new venture in our midst. tor's remedies in the light of the above seems hardly sufficient to meet the necessary conditions. He says: The remedy of the whole situation lies in the expansion of the Atlanta spirit to the colored people and its acceptance by them; the cultivation of a more practical type of church life resulting in sobriety, home owning, business enterprise and higher living; the encouragement of the movement of co-operation between the races and the development of the spirit of business with the race, such feeling that he is his brother's keeper. So far, so good, but Brother, the problem will never be solved from the standpoint of race alone, or even by co-operation between the races as such. The problem can be solved only as a working class problem. Whites and blacks have the same problem to meet, only the colored people as the greatest victims of the system need the remedy more and need it sooner. Poverty must be abolished, and to do this means the abolition of capitalism. The substitution of public ownership for private ownership in the great means of production. The guarantee of employment to all, and the living of what the rich now take as profits to the workers in addition to the miserable wage they now receive, but this means socialism and implies voting the socialist ticket, while the colored worker, no wiser than his white brother, keeps on voting the ticket of those who wax fat on the conditions complained of by D. Proctor. Yet we are not dismayed, we know that sooner or later the colored people of America will learn to thrill to that magnificent message of Mark to the workers of all lands: WORKERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE. BUT YOUR CHAINS, AND YOU HAVE A WHOLE WORLD TO GAIN. RENARD THEATRE 1220 Pennsylvania Avenue Near Lanvale Street The only house in the city conducted, operated and owned strictly by and for colored people. Clinton T. Johnson, Prop. Singleton Wilson, Manager. Monday, August 21—Knickerbocker All Star Feature, 3 reels, present Daniel Gilleather and Marguerite Nichols in "AN OLD MAN'S FOL- LY." Two Comedies "Some Duet and "Losing Weight." Laugh, nothing but Laugh. Tuesday, Aug. 22—Faith presents Jackie Sanders and Roland Bottomley in the "GRIP OF EVIL." Here every Tuesday, with our Heroine, HELEN GIBSON, better known as Railroad Helen. Also a good comedy. Wednesday, Aug. 23—Fatty presents "WHO'S GUILTY," the last episode "THE IRONY OF JUSTICE" featuring Anna Nilsson and Tom Moore Some picture. Don't miss this. Also very strong Comedy-Drama. Thursday, August. 24—Selig presents Otis Harlan, King of American Comedians in Hoy's funniest comedy "A TEMPERANCE TOWN" also Hiam and Bud and Plump and Runt. Friday, August 25—Vitagraph Broadway All Star production in 3 acts, "A STRANGE CASE" very strong drama, featuring Harry Morey and Adèle Kelly. With a rip roaring comedy "THE FOXY TROTTERS" Saturday, August 20—Biograph presents Blanch Sweet, our favorite in "A SAILOR'S HEART" 3 reels, also Rose McMilleva as "SIS HOPKINS" in "HER GREAT INVENTION" with another good comedy. LOOK WHAT'S COMING TO THE The only show run by the Carey Theatre for two days. You can judge for yourself when the Carey runs it two days. --The most wonderful motion picture ever written by a Negro, produced by Negroes and acted by Negroes. It portrays the progress of the Negro from the depths of poverty and ignorance to the heights of prosperity and education. An answer to all vicious photo-plays designed to incite race prejudice. Produced by the Frederick Douglass Film Company, Jersey City, N. J. Written by Dr. W. S. Smith. Matinees 5c. Nights, 10c The Republican State Central Committee is preparing to wage an active campaign to carry Maryland's electoral vote for Hughes and Fairbanks. Dr. Joseph I. France, the Republican senatorial candidate is waging an aggressive campaign. Rev. Ernest Lyon, Rev. W. M. Alexander; Warner T. McGuinn and Remus Dorsey are the colored members of the Advisory Mrs. Vashti L. Murphy, Mrs. Nettle D. Gilbert and Mrs. Selen Murphy, were the guests of Mrs. Bettie Cornish on guests of trip through the Green Spring Valley Thursday afternoon. PATAPSO-PARK Residents using Space Gardens. Cooper City, Colorado There is nothing like seeing, for yourself, so when the very affable agent, Mr. Fisher, of the Patapsco Park Land Company invited representatives of the Afro-American to talk over the site where the more than seven hundred and fifty suburban lots have already been sold to the colored people of Baltimore, no time was lost in taking advantage of the offer. Eleven minutes on the Annapolis Short Line 'brings one to the Pumphries station, and from 'there to the Park is a stone's throw. Perhaps the choicest lots in the whole site are those on the hill, which gives a splendid view of the river and the city distant four miles, and these with few exceptions were the first to be sold. Quite as desirable from the point of view and open space are those lots surrounding the spring which has been erected in the middle of the Park. The spring of pure, cool water, is one of the assets of the place. According to Mr. Fisher, the company plans to keep the spring upon which the spring stands and thus preserve this ornament and utility to the residents. Already several owners have erected permanent or summer homes on lawn and enjoy all the pleasures and comforts of suburban residents. Some owners, who have found themselves unable to build as yet, have cultivated truck gardens on their plots from which they are gathering fresh vegetables for the table. Although the park lots run down to the water front, and the new section recently purchased gives an opening on the Patapsco river, none of the company's lots are swampy and waterlogged. Those lots near the water were (and remain) on the hills since the whole site is natural rather than made ground, and there is never any danger from that source. There has been some talk of the United Railways running a spur from the Curtis Bay line through to Brooklyn Park, a white suburb, just above Patapsco Park. If this is done and it will be as soon as there is sufficient traffic to warrant it, residents at Patapsco will enjoy services of the United's lines, rather than the interurban. Mr. Fisher states that buyers have been attracted by the easy terms his company is offering. Already several have been allowed to suspend payments during sickness, and three heirs have been presented with free deeds to lots because of the death of the buyer. VISIT APRO-AMERICAN OFFICE. Among the recent visitors to the Afro-American office were Mrs. Elizabeth N. Elliott of the Pittsburg Courier; Mrs. P. E. Young, wife of the publisher of the Norfolk Journal and Guide; Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Ward and Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Stirling, of Crisfield, Md. CHILDREN WORK FOR CHARITY The following children presented $8.76 to the Fresh Air fund as the Result of a street carnival held on Laurens street in few weeks ago: Misses Rosa Cole, Mattie Bishop, Sallie Bishop, Elise Turner, Margaret Cole, Emma Bishop was chathurst, Grace Whiting, secretary and Clementine Murphy, treasurer. CANDIDATE FOR PRIESTHOOD CANDIDATE FOR PRIESTHOOD Mr. Gustave H. Caution, who graduated from the high school last June will study for the Episcopal priesthood. Mr. Caution when a baby, was baptized by Rev. Dr. Bragg, rector of St. James Church, and ever since he was five or six years of age has served Dr. Bragg at the altar. When Lincoln University opens next month, Mr. Caution will begin his collegiate preparation, which he will probably go to the General Theological Seminary. New York, for training as a priest. Rev. Dr. Bragg left the city this week on a vacation, and during his absence. Mr. Caution as lay reader will conduct the services at St. James Church. Mrs. Ada Taylor, her sister, Miss Alice Hill and aunt, entertained their cousin and friends from Philadelphia last Sunday. The day was spent in singing old familiar hymns. The dining room and parlor was decorated with cut flowers and plants. Those present were Mrs. Carrie Watson and Miss Meryle Younger, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Garrett of this city and Mr. Charles Hurt, of Laurel. Mr. J. J. Miller, head barber and business representative of Sanders' Barber Shop, is spending a week's vacation at Cambridge, Md., and other points on the Eastern Shore. Mr. Miller is one of Baltimore's most progressive young tonsillectals, having received his course at the A. B. Moler Barber College, New York, and connected with Sanders' Barber Show for more than a year. SPECIAL NOTICE We invite everybody to be with us to an old time Daws' Meeting. Dinner served free to all at Handy Mem. A. M. E. Church, corner 'Laker and Bruce streets, Sunday, August 20th. Services conducted by Revs. Rachel Wicks, B. Spriggs, S. C. Love, Mrs. Amanda Dockins, Miss Clara Stanley, damn Lizzie Brown Dinner Rev. B. Spriggs chairdry of committee. Rev. L. R. Groome, presiding. Rev. E. N. Thomas, Pastor This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. Ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. II. Timothy 5 chapter 1. to 7th verses FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms, front and back. Suitable for young married couple or middle-aged persons. In care of Afro-American Office AGENTS WANTED! For our new book, *Progress and Achievements* o. the *Colorful People*. Showing the wonderful doings and new opportunities of our race, low price, many pictures, lightning hours, 80 per day for asks, term wraps, quick. *Jenkins Co.*, 8th St. Washington, D. C. Wm. Reddick, of Washington, was in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. John N. Fortune, of 2216 Druid Hill avenue are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine son. During the absence of Secretary S. S. Booker, Mr. Walter P. Stanley is in charge of Y. M. C. A. By request, Purvidence's Twilight repeated. Saturday, Sept. 9, 7 p. m. Rev. J. D. Jackson, of Centreville, and Rev. J. J. Baker, of Pocomoke City, were in the city a few days ago. Mrs. Annie Smith of New York is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Copeland, of 1922 Druid Hill avenue. Dr. Annie Cooper, a social settlement worker of Richmond, was in the city a few days ago. Mrs. Malvina Lively has returned to Chicago after visiting her son Mr. William Lively, of 558 Pressman St. Dancing in the Garden. $10 in prizes. Free Souvenirs. Labor Day. Miss Bertha V. Kilson, of Chester, Pa. was in the city last week attending the sessions of the National Federation of Colored Women. Mrs. Lillian Cole Crawford, of Chester, Pa. attended the N. F. of C. W. this week. She was accompanied by her husband. Mr. John R. Rice, of 1222 Etting street has gone to Atlantic City for two weeks. Mrs. Rice is spending ten days in Albany. S. N. Francks, a newsdeal- poet, of Philadelphia, was a caller at the Afro-American office a few days ago. Mrs. Lillie Comegys, of 902 N. Dallas street, and Mrs. Mamie Hynson, of Maryland and North avenue, leave today for Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Rev. Dr. D. W. Hays, superintendent of the Baltimore District is at home after having undergone an operation at the hospital. Messrs Wesley Howard and Ernest Hays, graduates of the New England Conservatory, are in the city on a visit. Mrs. Ida Builey, of 1431 Jefferson street, and Mrs. Mary L. Lee, of 413 N. Spring street, are spending the week visiting relatives and friends at Atlantic City. Rev. J. Henry Dorsey, one of the four colored Catholic priests in the country, is spending his vacation in this city. During the vacation trip of Rev. C. A. Evers, he has been assisting in the services at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Miss Bertha Bromley, Mr. W. Cate Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alston will spend ten days in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mrs. Estelle C. Young, of 1821 Druid Hill avenue, is spending her vacation in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Matthews will leave Sunday to attend the Elk's convention after which they will go to Atlantic City. Mrs. Charles Tolson, and son, James of 506 Baker street, left Wednesday to spend two weeks at Atlantic City. Will meet her husband at Philadelphia to the Elk's convention and there to Niagara Falls. Sept. 4. Purriance's Droxel Japanese Indoor, Outdoor Garden Party, Python Hall from 6 to 2. 500 Japanese beauties. Mrs. Fannie Deshields and daughter, of 221 W. Chase Street, have opened their cottage at Woodville, Md., for boarders. For further particulars apply at above address or phone to M. Vernon 2553 W. Ady Mrs. Marie Carter, of 2141 Division street, and Mrs. Annette B. Simms, of 130 Richmond street, are visiting in Virginia, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Banks, of Dunnsville, Essex county. Mr. Harry Jones and Miss Estella Gunn were quietly married Wednesday August 14, 1960. George County by the Rev. Charles Nelson, brother of the groom. They are now spending a short time in Howard County, Md. Departed this life in the full triumph of faith on Monday, August 7th, 1916, at 9:40 P. M. Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 10th, 1916, at 2 P. M. from her late residence, 517 Oxford street where she has resided for 42 years. Rev. F. R. Williams, of Perkins Square Baptist Church officiating. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. In sad but loving remembrance of my devoted husband, Isiah Raiff, who departed this life one year ago today, August 18, 1916. Oh how sad was the parting On that day one year ago When the Lord dispatched an angel To take you to live forever. Jesus while our hearts are bleeding O'er the spoils that death has won We would at this solemn parting Calm say, Thy will be done. By his wife and children. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Maria Carter, who departed this life one year ago today July 15, 1915. We wish to thank our friends and acquaintances for their condolence and floral designs in the hour of our bereavement over the loss of our devoted mother, and over the loss of our late Charles W. Garratt; and mother of Charles W., Samuel, Robert, Grace and Minnie Garrett and Mrs. Birtie-Lee Payne, after a brief illness. SR gaan (ERE esac ster ah aera Te ee Nee - rie pe: foe : : THE AFRO-AMERICAN, *: : pincgne Pe Sat ar sats ae BO eh aS eee ea ee eee aeee + ree = rz Hale wl Yes: Sa ee ‘ymen Readers: ss /“umavis-for you all, . Write iviews,’ your ideas, your : ia tact, anything you want i ‘ytaing in- reason will be want every woman to con- ‘wn personal column, Any in house keeping, — home % Qthing that wil make lite i asier, pass it along and let gwith you. ji club. secretaries, dress- /* sfithes, readers all, we appeal “help make this column a dWekte what you have to say Ag of the paper only and as Sinn’ bangs COACTS IN: MANS. wes “Going to set married Mit aOR sears” ‘Aghicle in question said: “Act- J a-tetephone message Chiet vf won Tuesday atternoon appre: ‘a’ colored couple who were Pekx way to be married. ‘The Han-be is 16 years of age, and Feather objects on account of her Hand because it is reported that ouu has wied the matrimonial Pzhive times. They were brought erset. Va. and locked up for yr. When the clerk stepped 2s office adjoining the bustite “¥rhe couple if he could do any Aor them, the girl said: ‘We are “Saving to yet married. “Yes in- Boar’ said the man, “we are ne get married if it tikes fifty he girl's mother came to aot to take charge of her dugh- “be giel in question happens to cexiGent of Somerset «nd the only 2 yolored girl of that age In the (q-of course, became interested, cung girl in question lacks five ny.of being sixteen yeurs of axe. jeburse J think it natural chat a ser should not want her daugh- céamarry at that axe, DL fx she Suse. the wouble ty have ther He back, I'm wondering why she J) want “The girl to stay in the Puight, when by one word she have taken théygir) with her. Jasied if she wanted the girl to By her, she said “No, let her Aoore uncil’ morning.” sauon the ebild, and neighbors, Biavachers and people she has Soa for and all agree as tw her 3 4 girl who is casily maniged Ayedient, never before having giv- iyy trouble. Her parents—step- sy unk mother, are working peo- At the paoger nies, ‘They us- fj spend the Summer away Cook Jacnig hotel. This gir-was whh Gane Rat charge of two smaller Be cozed We years and six months Setively. Her thine was fully oc- a with the children and mos. of Sine They Were Kept in the strest, Jex't blame any mother for wy dv pew’ an elupement of a 22° teas, wee, but F do think To tae sien We wade sueh, 4 Bron lies tn tae parent's power, yo young ght would | want to .owith the very fest san that per. The xirl's home conditions oare not such as would encourage wy stay in ft. in fact, | have Weer terennek that she was 40 <8 ef her homie, chat when, she oP warking, she wished she could fore ta lent. ae she would So assured vf a room co herseit faie “i? merher would move into enge: Where 1 could. have a room eseté,, 1 would be so proud thar J 24 de anything to her help her she ¢ent and Ax it up: it would mmarter how bard T had to work.” m you think she snould have beer someon? ‘i = ix stands, the home is a smal scroom affair.two litte ting rooms eggeh, down stars and one 12x1i airs. The whole family of sis Sr. the. upper-reom. — Imagine 1 rea.-such sleening conditions—ne mec at-ali—a gird past 15.¥ears, 6 woust 19 two children, mother anc ee, vain one room. Isn't Skiag? ‘There is no excuse fo living as the father makes g00% pscine hotel cook and the wife | helper. ‘The boy has’a good jo! = .ayeing and cleaning, establish st, and. when they are at home fo ‘painter the girl works in first-clas ities by the day. If condition m lke they are in some larg cs, T would think they could no any better, but“it is not ‘so hers ee are many places where the , get good homes. for the smal mcof ten dollars per month, on “3 about twenty minutes wal se xhe city, with: pienty of ground! rut building, and an eight roor ae they could get for seven dollat month, But like ‘most of our ped Saheir ery is that it is too fa mx the city. Sbat girl do you think, would hes a moment: about running awa ner‘isuch conditions? She he x going-to school. working amon serie’ class of people, coming i mact with girls from good: home Sat has made. her want to do bette Zxpan makes promises of & g00 Se aiid ‘naturally she jumps ¢ ehance. Her step-father has 1 efor the two, older children (ni wg. his) and what cares he? Th cher,.2. poor, weak woman. is dom eG by the nian and though she ¥ ys.to allow. the. gitl-to leave ho Speiter. herself she. can't seee sh standing in the. gitl’s way to 2 be ite. shat-kind of mother love is it: thi Jnes.to keep a girl at homie to star sgiouses Which. @ step-father heal ca hier? ; 1 am only. sorry: that-tl £-eannot, get away from home-\ the: authorities allow. people: = muider: such :conditions: without. est: <The. girl didnot 'stop..t0. s nother. the mantis really:a widow the bh opt ape die a ttl go She! Would not want to marry: any, man at-that-age? When we set. such’ traps. we thust: expect to eaieh -some, troubie:. Why-not make home so in viting, that our-gitis-and boys do not want to-elope ‘under, sitch conditions? See that your children have proper. training. Do snotsallow them to be of white bloood ‘in Negroes of mixed abused by anyone. | Being ‘poor: is no excuse, When we send out children to school, do not let them grow be- yond you. . Try us best you know’ to improve the home, so that’ they will want to stay and heip you make it a fit pluce for all to live in. When they object to. unsanitary: methods, do what you can to temedy then. Do not be dominated by-any man to the extent of ruining your children, So mang of our mothers need to be istakened, We should put ourselves in the position. to be able to object ind inake demands of our children Aehen they do wrong, and in such [casek as this, have something to offer yesides a life of which the children ave ashamed, J pity the girl bur the plume rests upon the mother. ‘here ure mang of us with good homes; but we forget our children need something besides a place to sicep and something to eat and wear, Henty ef tnothers with no education but lots of goo’ common sense, will and do fill. the bili, We can make ourselves $6 lovable, so thoughtful, xo heipittl, that no matter how much education we. lack, our children will be proud of ux, An uneducated mother is no excuse for being « poor motier, Do your best and the the ume may seont long it will eventually prove ihut it. wax certainiy worth Wille. to have. been A MOTHER. BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT NOTES | Hine Ridge Summit, Pa. Aug.16— A large crowd attended the services bn Sunday night to hear the sermon. Qelivered by Tews Wilmore. Literary: is Milf in progress, The choir is do- ing ivell through the interest of Mr. Wilmore. 1ORELEY NEWS | Lureley.. Ma., Aug. 17.—The camp meeting last Sunday was a success. Fhe Lord was with us, hud three con- verts and one mourner. Rev. Harris of Wihaington, Del.. was with us and huang of our friends from. Baltimore. ‘The camp will continue another week. Mr,.and Mrs. Theodore Smith and Miss Mubel Stewart, of 149 Carroil- ton, avenue aitimore, was the. week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foster. CHARLOTTE HAL NOTES Charlorte Hall, Md, Aug. 117—The camp meeting wt ML Caivery MB. churei: is having. great stecess. Rev, Dent, Rev, Mrs, Elmira Carter ané Kev, John Whalen contdycted services Jaring the duy. At Ebenezer a. 3b. E. Chureb, Rev, W. A. Wiitams betd services. Hew dns, Diggs wil assist Rev, WH linn in the camp meeting tw be heist titer the auspices of Ebenezer and commencing Sunday. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS: Cristietd, Md@., August 11——Last Sune duy wus A big day wt Cedar Grove Park ox the 3y¢ch anniverstry of the Shilon M. E. Churen. Rev. J. 2 Brown. of Philadelphia. preached ac the morning and evening services. Teex. We W. Curtis preached in the afternoon. Mr, Charles E, Hearn and.wite, Mes. W. J. Barkiey and Mr. Herbert Elzoy were In Towson, Md. this week. From there Mr. and Mrs. Hearn wii atcend the session of the Eiks in Philadel. pie and visit friends iy Atlantic City. + ebsete | NEXT WEEK-AUGUST 29: , ! DON'T MISS" BUYING A COPY OF OUR DN EDITION... 16 PAGES Containing The Following | FEATURES; i, Baltimore 15 years ago. 2 The Last Sale of Slaves 3, The Greatest of Mary- Jand’s Galaxy of Great Men '4, . When Joe Gans and Jack ~ Johnson met:in Balto. 5. Early ‘Colored: N ews- | papers... 32 |g, What, Booker T. 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Ottoway Crostaa, who departed this life two. years ago today, August 20, 1984 Goze but not torgottan | Nor ever shail you be While life and memory last TIL always think of thee. By his loving sister, : Cecelia V. Taylor BROWN-—In sad’ but foving remem brance of our dear mother, Annie Joseph- ine Beown, who departed this life one year ago, August 16, 1915, ’ ‘One vear ago, dear mother “You leit us from our home Where we lived so long together Now we are all alone. By her daughter, Mary Lizzie Brown Death has robbed us of our mother | Whom we loved and cherished here It was mother, yes. dear mother Can we help but shed a-tear? By her daughter, Emma C. Jones You ask do we miss her ‘Yes, it fills our hearts with pain But her spirit softly whispers “(Weep not in Heaven we'll meet again” By her daughter, Annie M Brown Though art gone, but not forgotten In this great world of strife Thou shall always, be remembered ’as long as God gives me life. ‘By her daughter, Nora B. Phillips CARD OF THANKS Me. and Sirs. Walter Jones thank their friends for their sympathy and letters. of condolence and also Allen A, M. E. Sunday School cradle roll and the friends’ who sent floral de- signs in their sad bereavement at the death of their little darling daughter, Julin E. Jones, who departed this life Sunday, August.6th at 8.15 p.m. and was buried Monday, August 7th at 10.30 a. m, ‘A precious one from us has gone Who's place can never de filled Sleep on our little daughter, sleep For thou art at rest we know. _By Father, . Mother, Brothers and = {2 Colored 5 omen, Our LES weston. ASG hme We are. the fSeANee D9 larcost man- Ge oP cect st Ve eoAe et, ‘colored W9- SS AURCARSIATES men's alr, Pee M and in order Sram ateonees 10 introduce Smear aay Or S003 9 AS Rees are “sendin arieNatane® tee our la | Veneer © cst | book, Behe Shoming | eweang stvles fOr Seine colored wo- Sea men, inthe ee Tatest "hair wy ae dressing. ' »_ Every col ored woman should have one. We | guarantee. every article we sell or Sronag.-retunded.. “All hair will posi- ively stand combing and washing the sammie as your own. ‘SW manufacture a STRAIGHTEN. EWG COMB of solid brass,. with ex. tra heavy back, absolutely the best And most seticeable made, fully Buaranteed. “With each comb we s2il Ei'the low price'of a8 cents we give B lamp cup freo.” Send your order for this straightening comb: today. fone ioe ee BTN - Seat pontpa 5 ERIIREETIID Se void for 8% *-a FULL GINS :of ‘Hair Brushes, Nets and Toilet Articles {s Mustrated ‘and-can' be bought. for less than of nd two-cent etamp for > sok toda: Se AGENTS WANTL :: Si daLaaT Park Bow,, New Fore ° DEPARTMENT 117, ey ©..& P.; Phone, Madison 692 i Se SRS GEORGE H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for tle Late Alexander Hemsley P Funeral Director & Embalmer : 517 ROBERT STREET od Will furnish danerals at « price that will : it you. Polite Court id Expert saps i rE ag Carriages for hive for all oevassions ¢ Open Day and Night. . TO THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE LATE ALEXANDER T. HEMSLEY. sigh to announce to the gener#l public that Ihave taken up the business” of my tate father and will endeavor to-svetain the reputation he bore s¢.an aBictent undertaker and Bmbalmer. Thanking the public for sil past favors and hoping for a continuance of thesame, | em respectfully yours. SAMUEL T, HEMSLEY Fy o 2 : eB TE en ee WL ent ta PY Be NS a ee OS a : pe ee Se Ais Koa GiaN TE: ARDEA Verein en. Mi asim oe sei eae eae Roe : Si ees | Soaches to bire tor ali occasions Funerals trom $75.00 Up ; WAIN OPFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST, ‘Phone Mt vernon 2578 FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. 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Sourh 422 or South'396-Y 42 OY, HIN Stggt and Mount Vernon 5438 ' $26 Druid Hilf Ave. Tam’ desirous of taking this opportunity of thenking my mane friends an’ patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for thelr past patronage and to announce that the business will be cazried on in the name of SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SON and that I promise to give all’calls my personal attention, guarantee ing most polite and courteous services at alltimes, whether in. city or suburbs, and most reasonable charges. © TaanBirg you all again for your past patronage and asking a continuance of the Same, 1 remain ‘Yours respectfully P.MORTON CHASE — 1400 MOSHER STREET: . Braneb ‘Telephone Madison 1990 811 | STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent Jobn H, Bolland, Agent 433 N. Gilmor St Phone Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361.M Twentieth Annual Heeting OF THE Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention Will convene at.Sharon Sap tist Vaurch: of Baltimore, Stricker and. Presstman streets, N. W. Baltimore August sth, 10 ‘a m, Wednesday before the first Sunday in September 1916 Because of the high cost of living, del- egates will be charged $1.00 per day paid where they register, and assigned homes | by cards where thev will stop during the Convention's session. The dollar will. in- clude meals served at the church, and pay for the lodging ‘The indicatious are, that more dele- gates will be present than at any previous annual meeting of the Convention. The pastor, officers and members. will do everything they can do to make the dele- gates’ stay while in Baltimore, pleasant: Delegates will add to their comfort by in- forming the pastor they will attend the Convention on or before August 20, 1916. ~ Address the pastor, Rev. W. M. Alex- ander, D. D., 1525 Druid Hill, avenue, Baltimore. S.J. Mosby, church clerk. Delegates and visitors headed by Presi- dent C, S. Brown, of Winston, N.C. and from all parts of the country will be pres- ent.. Reports of the field in Africa, and Haiti will be rade and discussed and plans made for future work. The'speciul feature of the meeting will | be:a report of President Brown's visit last | spring to Haiti, by order of. the. Conven- tion 1915 to look over the field. Dri. A. iM. Moore, of Durham, N. C. who accom- | panied President Brown, at his own ex- |B: | Pense will also make a report. ‘The Woman's Auxiliary of the General Convention will bring together the la-gest body of most. active’ women in Baptist churches in affiliation with the. General Convention. * Mrs. A. L. McGuinn is: corresponding secretary of the Auxiliary, and Rev. ‘W. Bl. Alexander is correspondicg secretary ofthe General. Convention. and has held the position during the Convention's his tory. * The Convention promises to be an extr event among the colored Baptists of Bal ‘more. ‘ - Mrs. Robert A. Elliott Successor To Taw ate Rosent A. Exitorr FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER 506 ROGERS AVE. 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Bunday Certificate from Maryland State Board of Chiropody Examiners 1623 DRUID HILL AVENUE The Druid Hill Avenue Chiropodist 'TIS A FEAT TO FIX THE FEET ANNAPOLIS BY SEARCHLIGHT ON STEAMER STARLIGHT Miller will positively leave Miller's Wharf at 5.30 p. m. share light DOWN THE BAY TO THE HARBOR OF ANNAPOLIS the powerful searchlight will show you the beauties of this Anch Saturday, September 2 THE ROUND TRIP - 25 CENT MUSIC BY THE METROPOLITAN CONCERT ORCHESTRA Prof Harrison Watts, Leader Six and One-Half Hours on the Water 12:30 Tickets on sale at Afro-American Office only. FOR SALE SALE—A Beautiful 2 story the 500 block of Dolphin St. was and bath; sewered; will first class condition. Marble yard; rooms private. See JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. e Madison 3664 W. SALE—A Three story house in Gilmore street. 8 rooms ; all private. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. SALE—Three story house in Berk North Carey Street; in first addition. Terms, $100 cash, as rent. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. COME Spend the Evening of Plea ...WITH THE.... GAS & ELECTRIC PORTER' ON THEIR MOONLIGHT To Greater Brown's G THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST Music by the Commonwealth I Charles Harris, Leader TICKETS 25 GET IT AT..... Popular Price STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS Oh! For HILL BROTHERS AND CO AND GRAND MOONLIGHT OF THE SEA STEAMER BROWN'S GROVE on the PALATIAL STEAMER STARLIGHT TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 22nd, 1916 OLDFIELD ORCHESTRA OF 10 PIECES WILL BE ON THE L. H. Hill, Director KETS 25 CENT In Wilburn, of 409 Druid Hill Avenue will have charge of the Culinary Depa Boat leaves Miller's Wharf. foot of Caroline Street at 8.30 P. M. C-ANNAPOLIS-C BY SEARCHLIGHT ON ..STEAMER STARLIGHT. The Steamer will positively leave Miller's Wharf at 5.30 p. m. sharp and go straight DOWN THE BAY TO THE HARBOR OF ANNAPOLIS where the powerful searchlight will show you the beauties of this Ancient City. MUSIC BY THE METROPOLITAN CONCERT ORCHESTRA Prof Harrison Watis, Leader 5.30 Six and One-Half Hours on the Water 12.00 Tickets on sale at Afro-American Office only. FOR SALE FOR SALE—A Beautiful 2 story house in the 500 block of Dolphin St. Six rooms and bath; sewered; will put in first class condition. Marble steps, long yard; rooms private. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. or Phone Madison 3664 W. FOR SALE—A Three story house 400 block Gilmore street. 8 rooms and bath; all private. A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. FOR SALE—Three story house in 1300 block North Carey Street; in first class condition. Terms, $100 cash, balance as rent. A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. COME COME Spend the Evening of Pleasure ...WITH THE... GAS & ELECTRIC PORTER'S CLUB ON THEIR MOONLIGHT To Greater Brown's Grove THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 1916 Music by the Commonwealth Band Charles Harris, Leader TICKETS 25 CENTS GET IT AT..... Popular Prices SECOND GRAND MOONLIGHT OF THE SEASON To GREATER BROWN'S GROVE on the PALATIAL STEAMER STARLIGHT TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 22nd, 1916 THE GOLDFIELD ORCHESTRA OF 10 PIECES WILL BE ON THE JOB L. H. Hill, Director TICKETS 25 CENTS Mr. John Wilburn, of 409 Druid Hill Avenue will have charge of the Culinary Department Boat leaves Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline Street at 8.30 P. M. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete ```markdown ``` fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel, gray, or white, holished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tire, back, gray or white, to match casket, as desired five heated c up-to-date; fine burlal robe, embalming, opening grave, a six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucif drugs, chairs, etc., all of the latest designs. this funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 y prices $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 nmerals as low as $25, $25, $40, $50. Higher Grade $1.00, $1 Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete DIVISION ST., BET. DOLPHIN AND LANV Bison 4067 PHONES Madison 492 PREPARED! PREPARED! in it May Concern: You are Invited to come with the Boys and s Day of Pleasure and Sightseeing ED BOY SCOUTS OF BALTIMORE AND ANNAN WILL HOLD THEIR A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel, gray, or white plush, highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs, etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere..... $136.00 My prices $73.00.....$75.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25,$35,$40,$50. Higher Grade $1.00,$150,$175 Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete 1222 DIVISION ST., BET. DOLPHIN AND LANVALE Madison 4067 PHONES Madison 4921-J PREPARED! PREPARED! To Whom it May Concern: You are invited to come with the Boys and spend a Day of Pleasure and Sightseeing ANNUAL EXCURSION TO THE COLONIAL, ANNAPOLIS OVER THE W. B. AND A. ELECTRIC RAILROAD NDAY, SEPT. 4TH, 19 LABOR DAY MUSIC IN ABUNDANCE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS Jason, Chairman; Benjamin Grant, Secretary; Louis Holly, Charles Pattern; E. Davis, Treasurer; Charles Proctor, Oliver Jones, John Williams Cornellus Thompson, Chas. A. Carey, Chief Scout Master Round Trip : 85 0 leave Station, Park Avenue and Liberty Streets: 9 A. M., 12 M., 2. 0 P. Tickets good for two days and return on any train COME GO WITH US AGAIN TO GREATER BROWN'S GROVE IN OUR FAMILY OUTING Brotherhood, Asson, Female Ushers & Minnie L. Gaines Sunshine G OF TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH SESDAY, AUGUST 29, 19 BY COMMONWEALTH BAND Plenty of Dinner and Refreshments on Bottle leaves at 6.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. D-TRIP : 25 OE Committee of each Association in ciarge. Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor MONDAY, SEPT. 4TH, 1916 LABOR DAY Fare Round Trip : : : : 85 Cents Trains leave Station, Park Avenue and Liberty Streets: 9 A. M., 12 M., 2.0 P. M. Tickets good for two days and return on any train ...ON OUR FAMILY OUTING... With Brotherhood. Asson, Female Ushers & Minnie L. Gaines Sunshine Circle OF TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1916 MUSIC BY COMMONWEALTH BAND Plenty of Dinner and Refreshments on Sale Boat leaves at 5.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. GREAT CAMP MEETING Under the Auspices of T. ZION M. E. CHURCH. PARKWOOD GROVE. REV. MATTHIAS WILLIAMS, PASTOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TH. AT 3 & 8 P. M. M. J J Barnes Rev. J. N Coggins, D. D , from Atlanta, G. I., Secretary I ity of the M. E Church. Rev A B Calls, of the Laurens St. Baptist Church CAMP PAROLE BAND See this great grove with its towering oaks and sparkling water. It is wi ryone. Only 8 s. cans car. fare. Take any cross line car and transfer to Be at Valley View Avenue an walk square West MT. ZION M. E. CHURCH. PARKWOOD GROVE REV. MATTHIAS WILLIAMS, PASTOR 3 P. M. Rev. J. N. Cuggins, D. D., from Atlanta, G. A., Secretary Temperance Society of th. M. E. Church. 8 r. M. Rev. A B Callis, of the Laurens St. Baptist Church CAMP PAROLE BAND Come see this great grove with its towering oaks and sparkling water. It is within easy reach of everyone. Only 5 cents car fare. Take any cross line car and transfer to Belair Road Line. Get off at Valley View Avenue an walk one square West. Able speakers each Sunday. See Afro-American. All Singing and Praying Bands are Invited. MARCATO ORCHESTA, Prof. Eubie Blake, Dir. NUFF SED Delicious Fish Dinners & Sandwiches. Refreshments in Abundance OLD MAN WALSH'S FAMOUS ROOT AND HERB Pet all foolish sketchness, doubt ard scorn out of your head, DO NOT DESPIE these GRAND OLD TIMES AND HERB REMEDIES which are the KICHEST and CHOOSEST EVERY DAY we are caring all kinds of skin disease, foul sores, and ulcers, impure blood, bloody urine, sexual weakness, gelatine, chronic back-ache, incurrence of urine, headache, wind, bile, fatulence, chronic indigestion, kidney, liver, stomach and bladder troubles; male and female irregularities; EVERY DAY we are caring all kinds of skin disease, gelatine, chronic back-ache, and OLD BFORE THEIR THERE'T on account of neglected cows, overwork, overstrain, folly, living a fast life, using alcohol to excess, any of which DESTROY THE KIDNESY and the result is that the body is robbed of that VITAL FLUID the loss of which causes that TIRED WEARY FEELING, backache, drowsiness, and decline, which if not stopped results in the person becoming a PHYSICAL WRECK and finally ends in death. Famous examples of this include the friend of the author, they are HONEYING THE ENUNE, they DO THE WORK; they have cured thousands in the past, they are curing people now, and they WILL CURE YOU. P. H. PRATT 1322 Argyle Ave. Real Estate and Investments One Three Story 1100 block Argyle Ave. 1 Three Story 700 block Mosher G R-860 " " " " 1200 block Argyle Ave. " " " " 1100 block N. Carey St. " " " " 1300 block Argyle Ave. " " " 1300 block N. Carey SI Three, 3 Story 800 block George St., one with large stable in the rear. One Two Story 1400 block of Winchester St., a bargain if sold at once. Also a large number of others on large desirable streets. Postal or phone Madison 4880-W, will bring me to you FIRST SEPARATE CO. National Guard of the United States, and of the State of Maryland TO Highland Park YORK, PA. VIA W. M. R. R. Monday, August 21st, 1916 FARE ROUND Children Special train will leave Tickets on sale at Captain, Wm R. Spencer BROWN CIRCLE EXCURSION On the Palatial Steamer on S. Mrs. Mollie Giles, Pres. Boat leaves 9.30 A. M. FARE ROUND T MOUNT ZION LODGE .ON THE THUR All Society of Wise Men TICKETS Boat leaves Miller's Bro. James Wood. H. K. Don't ANNUAL MEET OF THE BAY WILL Wednesday, Th. Instead of September. TRINITY A. M. E. .SUNDAY Trinity Church M Arrangements are being made Round Trip A short service will be held Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor We have empl ment. Learners a under instruction time. We are also operators. FARE ROUND TRIP Children under 12 years 65 Cent Special train will leave Hillen Station 8:30 A. M., stopping at Union Tickets on sale at Hillen Station Saturday and Sunday, August 19 GOOD ORDER Captain, Wm R. Spencer First Lieut. Henry Ryan Second BROWN CIRCLE NO. 1. OF EAST BAY ...WILL GIVE THEIR ANNUAL... EXCURSION TO GREATER BROWN'S On the Palatial Steamer Starlight Marcato Orchestra, Prof. Eubin ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20th, 1916 Mrs. Mollie Giles, Pres. Miss Ella Woolford, Recording Sec'y Mrs. Laure Boat leaves 9.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. No postponement on account of FARE ROUND TRIP IN GOD WE TRUST LOOK! LOOK, HERE WE GO! WHO? MOUNT ZION LODGE, NO. 4, UNITED ORDER OF SEVEN ...ON THEIR FIRST FAMILY EXCURSION TO GREATER BROWN'S GROVE THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1916 All Societies of Wise Men and other Societies and Associations are invited to spend a day of Pleasure at the Beach TICKETS Boat leaves Miller's Wharf 8:30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. Go early and and bro. James Wood. H. K. bro. William Wood, V. K. bro. Will Don't forget the date Thursday, August 24, 1916. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE W. M. OF THE BALTIMORE CONFERENCE BR WILL BE HELD AT EASTON, MD. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 4, stead of September. By order of the Executive Board. M. I. Throod TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH TO BAPTIZE MEMBER .SUNDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 1916 Trinity Church will have baptizing in the beautiful Lake MT. ZION CEMETERY Arrangements are being made with an Auto Bus Company to leave the church Only a certain number can go Round Trip A short service will be held at the Lake before Baptizing. ticket and be sure of the trip Apply at once dev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor John W. M. FARE ROUND TRIP $1.25 Children under 12 years 65 Cents Special train will leave Hillen Station 8:30 A. M., stopping at Union Station only Tickets on sale at Hillen Station Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20, 1916. GOOD ORDER Captain, Wm R. Spencer First Lieut. Henry Ryan Second Lieut. E. Mossell BROWN CIRCLE NO. 1. OF EAST BALTIMORE ...WILL GIVE THEIR ANNUAL.... EXCURSION TO GREATER BROWN'S GROVE On the Palatial Steamer Starlight Marcato Orchestra, Prof. Eubie Blake, Director ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20th, 1916 Mrs. Mollie Giles, Pres. Miss Elia Woolford, Recording Sec'y Mrs. Laura Roberson, Treas. Boat leaves 9.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. No postponement on account of the weather. FARE ROUND TRIP 25 CENTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1916. All Societies of Wise Men and other Societies and Associations are invited to go with us to spend a day of Pleasure at the Beach TICKETS Boat leaves Miller's Wharf 8.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M. Bro. James Wood. H. K. Bro. William Wood. V. K. Don't forget the date Thursday, August 24, 1916. 25 CENTS Go early and avoid rush Bro. William Henigen. R. S. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 4, 5, 6, 1916 Instead of September. By order of the Executive Board. M. I. Throckmorton. Secretary TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH TO BAPTIZE MEMBERS IN RIVER We have employment for girls in our pressin ment. Learners are paid not less than $4.00 per w under instruction. Excellent wages made in a v time. We are also arranging for additional sewing operators. We have employment for girls in our pressing department. Learners are paid not less than $4.00 per week while under instruction. Excellent wages made in a very short time. We are also arranging for additional sewing machine operators: Applications should be made at once. THE VINDEX SHIRT FACTORY Corner Pulaski and McHenry Streets LOOK! WATCH AND WAIT FOR THE FIRST AIR ON THE BEAUT.FU TUESDAY Given by t THE STAR CLUB, WILLI At which time the MUSIC BY THE TOWS FIRST ANNUAL EXCURSION ON THE BEAUTIFUL'S EAGER STARLIGHT TO BROWN TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1919 Given by the Three Clubs of Towson, Name THE STAR CLUB, WILEING WORKERS AND YOUNG MEN'S P At which time the committee will do all in their power to m Pleasant day to all USIC BY THE TOWSON CORNET BAND: Prof Albert Refreshments and Dinner will be in charge of a Committee of La THE STAR CLUB, WILEING WORKERS AND YOUNG MEN'S PLFAUSEUKE CLUB At which time the committee will do all in their power to make it a Pleasant day to all MUSIC BY THE TOWSON CORNER BAND. Prof Albert Wilson, Leader Refreshments and Dinner will be in charge of a Committee of Ladies Mr. William Barnett, Chairman Mrs. Mary Fields, Treasurer Mrs. Della Myers, Secretary TICKETS: ROUND TRIP 25 CENTS MIDLAND RAILWAY .WANTED. Monday, August 21st, 1916 ST. MATTHEWS M.E. CHURCH East 283rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a.m. Preaching 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 8 p.m. Sermon by Rev. H. M. Washington. Mrs. E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid. Mr. H. M. Washington, Supt. Mrs. A. Thompson, Supt. Jr. League. Mrs. hlsie Hall, Pres. E. L. Mr. K. D. Ragland, Pres. of Brother- hood. Baltimore's Coolest Church AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURC Carey and Baker Streets Rev. A. J. Mitchell, D. D., Pasto Parsonage 1303 N. Calhoun St. 6.30 a. m., Class. Thomas Lane. Leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2 45 p. m. Sunday School. One hour Henry Johnson, Supt. 3.30 p. m. Pastor will preach at Reisterstown Camp. 8.15 p. m. Sermon. Young People's Meeting. Spiritual singing led by young people. A summer evening with the young people at church Come and see them worship and sing. CHASE M. E. CHARGE Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M. Pastor 1209 Harlem Avenue Big Campmeeting opens Sunday at Chase 11 a.m. Communion. Sermon by the pastor. 3 p.m. Special sermon by the pastor Subj. "Grafty Preachers." 4 p.m. Prayer meeting, Whatcoat Band. 5 p.m. Experience meeting, Rev. Boyer. 8 p.m. Song service Take train from Union Station 8.40 and 10.00 A. M. or Trolley from Baiti more and Holiday Sts., to Middle River and Jinney to Church. The Camp closes Sunday at Loreley. Sermons by Rev. Iyy and Rev. Harris. The Ladies' Aid of Chase] met Wednesday and gave reception to pastor and presented him a purse for trip to Atlantic City. Mrs Cooper, Pres. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH McElderry St. and Patterson Park Ave Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor Residence: 618 Dolphin Street STEWARD'S BALLY DAY 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. D. I. Powier. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J.N. Barnes Everybody welcome. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH East and Lexington Sts. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor. Residence: 1830 E Eager St. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Samuel Chester. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Mr. C. T. Stewart, Supt. 5.30 p. m., Vesper Services. 8 p. m. Preaching. Everyone cordially invited to all of these services. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor 10 a. m. Sunday School. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. C.G. Cummings. B (1). Supt. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Orleans and Ann Streets Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor Res. 1811 McElderry St. 9.30 a. m. Union Class Meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Geo. W. Johnson. 6 p. m. Class Meeting. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Geo W. Johnson. Tuesday and Wednesday nights Class Meeting. Thursday night, Rev. Alfred Young will preach Subj. "The Devil's Telephone Number." Friday night, Prayer Meeting. EAST BALMORE 1128 Orleans St nr. Aesquith Services: Saturday (sabbath) 10 a. m. Sabbath School. 11 a. m. Preaching. Wednesday, Friday. Saturday and Su day nights at 7.30. Come and hear pure Bible doctrine, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism- Keep the Commandments of God, ne be baptised by immersion, which is the faith one delivered to the saints J. B. Stewart, D. W. Johns, J. B. Watkins in charge. Short services, good singing, cool church. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street Rev B. H. Knight Pastor STEWARD'S DAY 10 a. m. Glass James Wood leader 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. G. W. Fowler. 2 p. m. Sunday School. 7.50 p. m. Song Service. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Butler. Minnie Fowler, Pres. L. H. McCordan, Sup SOCIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Waberg St. near Fremont Ave Rev. John H. Cornish, Pastor Rev. John H. Cornish, Pastor Res. 3.3 Hover Street 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday school. 8 p. m. Preaching. everybody is welcome Meeting every Thursday right. Mary Bail, Sec. LEADENHALL ST. BAPTIST HURH Leadenhall St. between Hamburg and Cross Sts. Elder A. Brown, D. D., Pastor Sunday, August 20th, 1916 GIRL'S DAY 11 a. m. & 3 30 p. m. Special ser- mon to the girls by noted Evangel- ists of Baltimore and Washington. 8 p. m. special program by girls of Baltimore and Annapolis. Come to the feast of Love. Mrs. A. H. land, Manager George W. Lottier, Church Clerk TRINITY A. M. E. CH Linden Ave. and Biddle Rev. S. M. Johnson. D. D. 1016 118 Avenue 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev Bailey, D. D., of Durhair 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Dr. Bailey, of N. Come and hear this wong pounder of the gospel. Robt. H. Gross, Suss. ALLEN A. M. E. C. Lexington and Carlto Rev. P. J. Jordan. D. 11 a. m. Sermon by the 2 30 p. m. Sunday invite children and pay everywhere. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pa. Mr. Howard D. Grant. Supt. Sunday, August 20, 1916 STAR OF BETHELHEM A. A. CHURCH Ridgely St., Mt. Winans, Balm. Co. Rev. Sam'l C. Crawford, B D..Pas. 10.30 a. m. Class. 11 a. m. A. stranger. 2 30 p. m. Sunday School. 3 p. m. Special sermon by the to the Hodcarriers Union I of America 8 p. m. Sermon by the war Rev. Wm. H. Argro.D.D., o ST. LUKES U. A. M. E. CHU Spring Street near McElderr. dev. J. J. Parker, Pastor 1701 N. Dallas Street. 9 a. m. class Meetic. g. Bro. R. Carter, leader. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pal. Subject: "Amen" 2.30 p. m. Subbah School. 7 p. m. Spencers c. I. Lea. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. "Noon." FIRST INDEPENDENT CHURCH Cor. Orchard and Tessier Street Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D. Past- Parsonage* 1233 Argyle Ave 11 a. m. Freaching by the Past- 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4 p. m. Class. 7 p. m. Independent League. Mrs Ethel Ford, Pres. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor Wednesday night. Class. H. F. Baynes, Supt Frederick Dabney, Sec'v. Dr. J. A. S. Cole, Past Residence; 1124 Penn. A. Short Services During Augu 11 a.m. Preaching by pastor, tiring from the Conne Counsel of Bishops, held at tic City, N. J. "In the Same Hour Came Fingers of a Man's Hand." 2:30 p. m. Sunday School, W. W. Brown. 8 p. m. Preaching by pastor. "He cried aloud, and sai down the tree, let the bes away from under it, and the from its branches." Cone only and secure your seat. All are welcome to these services Preaching every Friday evening visiting brothe's. Mrs. J. B. Aukies, Church Cle GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHUR S. W. Cor. Dolphin and Etting St Rev. Thos. H. Lee, Ph. D. Minister in Charge Residence, 552 Dolphin St. 11 a.m. Preaching by Rev. A. ship Molack, S. T. D. Associate Institute Coll 12 30 p. m. Sunday School 8 p. m. Special sermon by H. Lowery, City Missic M. E. Church. Cool Church. Choice Music. A cordial welcome C. Y. W. C. A. Sunday, August 20, 1916 Willing Worker's Day Address Mrs. Edith Brooks Good Music Scripture Lesson Mrs. Sadie Peck Mrs. Milton White will preside Mrs. Midsa Minor, Chairman Miss Charlotte Davage, President Miss E. E. Bright, secretary Come and bring a friend. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr G W Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Smith. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 n. m. Sacred Concert, by the 8 p.m. sacred Concert by the Junior Circle, with Mrs. Speed and Mrs. Cora Jones, pianist. Silver Offering at the door. FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms in the Northwest section of the city. Terms reasonable Telephone Madison 3539-W FOR RENT—Third floor apartment. Apply to 2226 Druid Hill avenue. All modern convenience. H. M. Burkett HOUSES FOR SALE RENTS COLLECTED FIRE INSURANCE PLACED In his New Office Building: 514 ST. PAUL ST. CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counselor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 1805 Druld Hill Ave. Phone: Madison 3128 W. Practice-n all Courts. COL. MIDNIGHT AMONG PYTHIANS Mexico. Mo.-I have been to Decatur, Ala., and it has been a long time since I was there before. I was there to visit the Grand Court of Calanthe. I was invited by one of the greatest women of the race, Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle, of Birmingham. I went by Birmingham to get with her and the crowd, going to that town. Now what happened? Well, Mrs. Tuggle looked me right into my blue eyes and said "Son I am glad that you are here, and we want you to enjoy yourself. You are my guest." I thanked her. I was assigned to stay at the home of Rev. McKinzie, the pastor of the C. M. E. Church. His wife was out of town. I just went right on to his home and found that everything was in apple pie order. A short session of the Court of Calanthe was held in the afternoon and then I went out to see the town. Mrs. Tuggle's daughter carried me to an entertainment, and was disgusted to find that I had gone to sleep right at the entertainment, but it was my sleep and I thought no one should have a thing to say about it. The opening was held the next day. I certainly did enjoy seeing how Mrs. Tuggle presided over them women and seeing how she had their love and confidence. Perhaps it would be of interest for you to know that I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. F. M. Cosby, who is some kind of register of the doings of the order. She is a woman who has had the benefit of some good training and we are all proud of her. Miss A. O. Jackson is another important personage in the meeting and she is the clerk to Mrs. Tuggle. Then I met Mrs. Mary Butler, Mrs. Bettie Glass, Mrs. Pauline Jackson and so many others whose names I do not remember. I had the pleasure of meeting all these big folks and then shook the hands of Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, of New Orleans, who is a natural leader of men, and one of the finest men I have ever met in this country. When there he taught me the Cooking Nashville, the tenor, and a woman of much learning and ability. At night I had the pleasure of being at the public meeting which was presided over by J. J. Sykes, one of the leaders in Decatur. He said that the mayor was to be present, but could not and presented H. V. Cashin who represented this high official of the town. Mr. Cashin read a letter from the mayor, told why he could not be present, then told how they were welcome. He made a nice speech. Prof. W. J. Echols, had long ago been appointed to respond to the mayor, and had a fixed set speech. It was on his constitution and he had to pull it off or die. So he expressed his regrets that the real mayor was not present and instead of responding to the good things Mr. Cashin had said, he proceeded to let it fly right and left, telling the white people of the community that the mayor that was on his mind and when he was through Brother Cashin came back in Jack Johnson style, and it was a come back believe me. He declared that the Negro was a coward, and that the world did not have any love or respect for a coward, that the Negro should learn how to tute an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. He told them to wipe their tears and go to work. His address the second time was full of fire, but no one got burnt. Well then the speaking was broke up because they did not get through. The two men took most of the time and then came the second speeches and the others and the others. Dr W. E. Steers certainly did roll it out. He is one of the rollingest speakers I have ever heard. Then others, and I have never heard, gle declared that they had been snubbed on the program, for women were to do some speaking. She left and this closed the meaung. The next day all was patched up, and they went right on in love, harmony and protection or something like that. They held another joint meeting and the Knights were all there. Dr. U. G. Mason, the groom, was treasurer of the endowment department and they had whispered it around that he was short. They thought that the money was only on paper and not in the bank. They all stood around and talked, and when he reported, they asked so many questions until some one moved that a committee be appointed to confer with the banks where Dr. Mason told them the money was, to see if it was really there. The committee thought once of going to Birmingham, but decided to try the wire first. The money was placed in three banks, and that night three telegrams, were sent to see if the money was there, and all the banks answered not only showing every cent Dr. Mason said was, but he even had more than he reported, and not any shortage to be found. They shook his hands, and elected him without any opposition. Suppose the money had not been there? He had been able to keep every cent of their money, because Dr. Mason has some money and property of his own. He is really worth more in actual cash and property than all the grand lodge. Now then the other step was in the joint meeting held, it was decided to purchase the building which was at one time owned by the Alabama Penny-Prudential Savings Bank. The bank closed its doors a long time ago with some money belonging to many of our people. The Pythians had some in it too, but they were protected in having Dr. Mason. The building cost them just $75,000 and is now worth about $139,000. But it in all, kept in the race. I went to one social function, and I had to look. They were doing some dancing and just in the middle of the floor was a white man with his hat on. He looked and looked as they danced. He was not dancing himself but he was seeing it done. I spoke to him myself, and he told me that he was an officer. "You see they have two classes of people here in your race. I tell you these people are trying to have a good club, and I am here to keep the bad darkies away from the good darkies. They will come around, and I am going to see to it that they don't impose on the darkey Knights." I thanked him for the information and soon left. I am told that everything is in readiness for the meeting of the National Baptist Convention in Savannah, Ga. I am going to tell you about the meeting of the National Negro Business League next week. I am now headed for that place. If you want to send me a letter, send it to 348 Holbrook street, Danville, Va. LOCAL MENTION. Mr. and Mrs. Perry, of 1316 Druid Hill avenue, has gone to Ningara Falls and Denver, Colorado, to spend their vacation. Mrs. Estelle Dixon, 129 N. Schroeder street, left Wednesday for a ten day visit to Atlantic City, where she will be the guest of her sister. Miss Frances Murphy, is in Brazil, Ind., visiting her sister, Mrs. Rose M. Oliver. Mr. Archie Williams, of 1113 Argyle avenue has returned hom enater a ten day visit with his sister in Crew, Va. Mrs. Annie E. Hammond, of 709 George street, the G. A. R. of the P. of G., has returned home from Kingston, N. Y., where she attended the Fishermen convention. S. E. Turner and W. T. Turner, of 547 Lurens street will leave the city Saturday for Ankleton, Va., to visit relatives. Miss America E. Lake, of 1031 Angle avenue, is spending two weeks of her vacation at Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Mildred E. McCormick, of 820 Kutland avenue, is visiting her daughters, of Washington and Seat Pleasant, MD. Mr. and Mrs. Mack D. Washington spent the week-end with their parents Mr. and Mrs John C. Cromwell, of Boldwin, Md. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cromwell were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mayers at Glon Arm, Monday. Mrs. William Enty and Mrs. Chas. Jones, of Poori, 111, are visiting Mrs. Henry C. Chase, 502 Bloom street. Mrs. Elnora Winston and family, of 1017 N. Durham street, are spending the summer visiting their relatives at Richmond, Ma. Rev. P. C. Neal and family are spending the remainder of the month at Jessups, Md. Arnett Murphy, business manager of the Afro-American, is home again from his vacation and is at his desk to resume duties. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Griffin, of 1061 Argyle avenue, have returned from a pleasant vacation in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mrs. Sydney K. Turner, of 2009 Draud Hill avenue will leave August 16th, for Fredericksburg, Va. Mrs. Edward Lockett and her sister, Mrs. Charles Jolley, of 1216 Etting street, are visiting relatives at Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. Eliza Cox, of 1129 Division street, toured to Tarrytown, N. Y., to visit friends. Misses Clara R. Wilson, Anna Saunders and Mrs. Susie Taylor-Fountain, of Washington, were the guests of Mrs. Carrie M. Cray, 1418 Harford avenue, while in the city attending the convention of women. Miss M. E. Denny, of 1915 Division street has returned home after enjoying a pleasant visit to her cousins, Mrs. Florence Mossell Nicholson, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Ella Mossell Lee, of Gallipolis, Ohio, and a sojourn of a day or two with friends in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Clarn Lee, of 343 Preston St., is visiting her mother in Boston, Mass. The Misses Florence Matthews, Ethel Thompson, Amelia Lake, Maud and Estelle Peaker left last Friday for a fifteen day trip to Niagara Falls. Mrs. George W. Howard and her grandson, Musters James and Raymond Howard. Mah have returned home after a delightful stay of three weeks as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. John W. Nelson, in Asbury Park, N. J. Dean Pickens, of Morgan College will attend the "Armenia Conference" on race situation at Troutbeck, the summer home of Mr. Joel E. Spingarn, Dean Pickens will also deliver the response to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia at the B. M. C. opening, September 1th. Mrs. Michael Gunn, of 1028 Angle avenue, had her house guest during the convention of National Association of Colored Women, her sister, Mrs. Arthur Dennis, of St. Michaels, Md., and on Wednesday evening entertained Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jenkins, of New York City. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Turner, of 2009 Druid Hill avenue, gave an at home on Friday, August 11, from 3 to 4, to the delegates of the National Association of Colored Women. Those present were Mrs. Thomas M. Fleming, wife of Attorney Thomas W. Fleming, counselman in Cleveland, O. Miss Elinor Alexandria of the State of Ohio; Mrs. Frank Kitzmiller, also of Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Thomas and Mrs. Pauline M. Burke, of Bali AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY Advertisements Of Baltimore's Best Business Men IF IT IS A CARPENTER OR A CABINET MAKER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, BY ALL MEANS SEE GILBERT FIRST 1320 Druld Hill Avenue Phone Mad. 342. JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embal 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. OUR MCG MARSHALL'S Grocery To them your matchless Flour you'll find Prices at Almonds, Macaroni, Syrup, Coffee, Sugar Rice and Buckwheat, fragile They are the best Superior Canned Goods, alice Grade Dried Fruit you None at Alpice, Crackers, a full suit Let our Fine C rd and Meats in this line Price Look at our motto: "We are Shaving Parlor Styles of Hair Cutting 15c. Children's Hair Cutting 10c. Electric massage Electric Shampooing Frank A. 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Mrs. Georgine Spencer, of Baltimore is visiting Mr. and rMs. Adams of Timonium. Mrs. Eva Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sembly and two daughters, Gladys and Marquette, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Sembly of Annapolis last week. Mrs. Susan Brown spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Adams. Mr. William Robinson of Pittsburg, visited his sister, Mrs. Lavinia Reid last week. Mr. Clarence Pullman, who works in Chester, Pn., spent Saturday and Sunday here with his family. Mrs. Clara Holiday, Mrs. Irene Cockey and son, were in Baltimore last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Bond visited Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Cockey Sunday. Miss Marie Brown spent Sunday in Baltimore, with Mrs. Figgs. Miss Carmen Coombs, of La Plata, Md., is visiting her aunt Mrs. William Jones. Mr. Louis Foote has gone on a month's pleasure trip. Mrs. Susan Cornish, of Washington, Mrs. Ethel Robinson, of Anne Arundel Co., were recent guests of Mrs. Sylvester Foote and Julia Chaney. Mr. L. Meredith is visiting relatives here. The Seventh Day Adventists are expected here this Sunday. OUR MOTTO MARSHALL'S Grocery to them we clin To them your daily custom brin Matchless Flour you'll find there Prices always just and fa 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 these Hah Grade Dried Fruit you'll you'll get here None are better far or nea 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 Grocerie MARSHALL'S GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 535 DOLPHIN STREET, COR. DIVISION BALTIMORE, MD. EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES MME. KING'S HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS Dermal Treatment 1510 Pennsylvaia Aveune. NEAR SMITH STREET Phone Madison 3782 M. "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY" OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHERS ..HAIR DRESSERS BUT ONLY ONE ..POINDEXTER.. 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In answer, please me DEPRECIATING PROPERTY IN THE CITY The Patapsco Park Land Co., Inc. --- 12 bank of it, $90.00 to $400.00 for one of these paints and on long-time payments. At time by the forelock. Don't lose this wonder- fulunity to secure one or more of these beautiful pots, as they are selling fast. REMEMBER! EAPSCO PARK is the only suburb strictly for reforced citizens. Over 700 of these beautiful villa sites have been built of, to the very best and most prominent people of Baltimore City. Our prices are the lowest, terms the easiest, loca- tion highest and healthiest, and railway facilities the best. Our contract is the most liberal ever offered land buyers before. The Patapsco Pa 106 LAW BUILDING GROUND FLOOR Today (Saturday) 5 P.M. CHURCHMEN'S CLUB OF GROUND FLOOR ST. JAMES P. E. CHURCH BROWN'S GROVE BLAKE'S ORCHESTRA EY THEATRE Street near Presstman Street GRAPH COMPANY PRESENTS WLIAMS, America's Greatest Comedian IN THE TWO REEL COMEDY Natural Born Gambler e SEPTEMBER 5th with our regular show ADMISSION 5 CENTS Much older than herself to save her father from financial ruin. She loves Tom Mercer. Her life with her husband finally becomes unbearable, and she follows Tom to a distant town where she is granted a divorce and marries the man she loves. There are years of happiness and husband number one turns up and tells her that her divorce was not legal. This furnished the groundwork for a drama that builds up remarkable two recs. "PEG 'O THE RING" Episode No. 5, entitled the "House of Mystery," the end of the fifth episode Peg is seen slowly sinking through the secret cell in the floor operated as an elevator by the gang of counterfeiters who spy the ramshackle building where Dr. Lund, Jr., is held prisoner. In endeavor to rescue Peg, whom he has seen through the doorway, Young Lund has been knocked out by a blow on the head from Marcas and the counterfeiters. A GOOD COMEDY ALSO. TUESDAY TRIANGLE DAY. "DON QUIXOTE." Don Quixote, an aged gentleman of Spain, becomes crazed by reading romances about chivalry. Thinking himself a knight, he dons armour, mounts an old gray horse named Rosinate and sets off seeking adventures. He laso aids in the love affairs of two beautiful ladies, Lucinda and Doretha and foils a gentleman vanish, Don Fernando. Also a thrilling story of the Keystone "HIS PRIDE AND SHAME" as well as a good Comedy. WEDNESDAY—THE SECRET OF THE SUBMARINE. Chapter 9. This chapter of the unusually popular novel, which has an important bearing on the story follows: Cleo is kidnapped by Olga and Morton. They demand she divulge the secret of the submarine. She tells them the paper she found in the book was a prescription. They refuse to believe her. Dropping from a speeding arcoplane hundreds of feet in the air I na parachute and a perilous climb along a cable, suspended high above a chasm, one of the thrilling incidents presented in chapter 9. "THE CODE OF HIS ANCESTORS." Dorothy Belmore, a Southern beauty is loved by two men, Stephen Carter and Preston Moore, and a reconciliation is brought about between husband and wife and the picture fades out. WITH A GOOD COMEDY. THURSDAY—"THE MYSTERIES OF MYRNA." 9th Episode. Have out had really happened? Have you ever read a friends thoughts without his having said a single word? Have you ever wondered at the existence of the strange happening and, wondering, have felt that back of it there is an unexplainable something? For the first time in history, these mysterious events of every day life, the strange phenomena of phychics and the latest discoveries of science have been written into an enthralling story and then visualized. "A$LIAS JANE JONES." Lacernile 2-reel Detective drama written by William Mong and produced by Coe Madison. COMEDY. FRIDAY—Triangle Day. BESSIE BARRISCALE in "THE LAST ACT" Ethel Duprey (Bessie Barriscale) discouraged and out of a position as an actress, sits down in the park. Mrs. Hale, the charitable wife of a prominent lawyer, slips a bill in Ethel's bug, when the girl refuses aid. Ethel gets a small part in a stage production. The star injures her ankle, which leads to Ethel's promotion to stellar rank. She makes a bit at the supper given in her honor. Ethel meets Ernest Hale, husband of the woman who had befriended her. Ernest makes love to Ethel and persuades her to close with him. Ethel removes the vell and sees with a shock the friend in need. Ethel dresses Mrs. Hale in her clothes making her look like she did when she was married. In this garb she meets and wins back her husband. Also a good Keystone Comedy, entitled "CINDERS OF LOVE." "THE CAGE MEN'S Bison 2 reel underworld drama. Story by Harold C. Burr. SATURDAY—THE IRON CLAW, Episode 18, entitled "THE GREEN EXED GOD." The detective employed by Enoch Golden, to track down the iron Claw and his enemy The Laughing Mask, assures Golden that his charged secretary is the wrong righter. Margery Golden does not believe this but because of reports that the Laughing Mask, whom she loves, has been seen to kiss another girl, decides jealously to help track down her defender and settle his identity once for all. "THE MELODY OF YOVE" Gold Seal 3 reel mountain story of a Western troubadour, who wins a fortune of and a sweetheart with his music. Young miner pals with the father of the love not knowing of their relationship, only to find the old man dy- from a recent assault, when the younger man had been lured away dance ALSO A GOOD COMEDY. THE AFRO-AMERICAN BUY OPERTY IN THE CITY When The Patapsco Park Land Company Offers You Suburban lots At A Ridiculously Low figure. Payments cease during sickness or if out of employment. Free deed, in the event of death. Title guaranteed. We have over 100 satisfied customers, who are the proud possessors of these beautiful water front to hill top villa sites. Send for 1st. Patapsco Park is situated at Pumphrey's, on the Annapolis State Road and Brooklyn Avenue, five miles from the City Hall. Eleven minutes' ride on the Annapolis and Baltimore Electric R. R. from Camden Station, and sixteen minutes' ride on the W. R. and A. Electric R. R. from Liberty St. Station. Grand free excursion from Camden Station 1.45 and 2.45 P. M., daily or at any time by appointment. Sundays from 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. Free tickets and all information cheerly given upon application at our city office. rk Land Co., Inc. BALTIMORE, MD. PHONE, ST. PAUL 3119 THE STAR THEATRE THE STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND EASTON & EASTON "THE AOT" Singing, Dancing and Talking Duo. MONDAY, The Grip of Evil TUESDAY, Blind Man's Bluff WEDNESDAY, The Secret of the Submarine. Mutt & Jeff THURSDAY, They Wouldn't Take Him Seriously FRIDAY, The Mysteries of Mura Special Saturday Matinee 5 Cents. Night 10 Cents This Saturday, Aug. 19th, Shadowed by the Devil, a three reel picture with an entire cast of colored actors. ..New Regent Theatre.. Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher Street PROGRAM Week of August 21st ... Subject to Change VAUDEVILLE DE LUXE MISS MARGARET JACKSON, The Philadelphia Nightingale Rendering Classy Selections JOHNSON & BAYLOR, Royal Entertainers direct from N. Y. MONDAY (Fathe) Hazel Girls, the story of a beautiful girl of the Kentucky Hills. In five acts featuring Pearl White. "A Bird of Prey", a powerful Drama of retribution in five parts Some Comedy to follow. TUESDAY (Vitagraph) "The Price for Folly", a five reel Drama, dealing with the intatuation of a youth for a beautiful woman,which soon sweeps away his fortune. Don't wise it. FRIDAY A Bluebird feature. The Magnificent Dramatic Spectacle, "Undine", featuring Ida Schnall, said to be the greatest Photo sensation of modern times and a picture true to nature. WEDNESDAY (World) The World film Corporation presents "Sunday" in five acts. Sunday is a young girl who is left by a dying father in charge of four rough, but noble-hearted lumbermen, who raised her as a boy. A picture worth going milks to see young girl who is left by a dying man in charge of four rough, but noble-hearted lumbermen, who raised her as a boy. A picture worth going milks to see A Big Variety of Thrilling Western Drama and Comedy guaranteed to please everybody. Watch for next week's Program, Bert Williams in "A Natural Born Gambler", will be shown here Monday, August 28th Positively the first time in Baltimore City. Batman (2013) - The Three Big Serials, "The Grip of Evil", "Beatrice Fairfax" and "The Girl From Fri50". If You Desire to Spend a Pleasant Evening Come and Go With he JO JOLLY ODD FELLOWS TO GREATER BROWN'S GROVE Boat leaves Miller's Wharf at 8:30 o'clock FRANKLIN, Chairman SAMUEL GARRETT, Ticket Agent FARE ROUND TRIP 25 CENTS STEAMER STARLIGHT & BROWN'S GROVE STARLIGHT The Following Dates Have Been Booked 19-St. James P. E. Church 20-Brown Circle 21-St. Peter Claver's Church 22-St. Club of Towson 23-Morning Star Drill, K. P. 24-Mt. Zion No. 4, 7 Wise Men 26-St. John's A. M. E. Church 27-Silver Spring School 28-Citizen Club of Baltimore. 29-Brotherhood Asso, and Female Ushers of Trinity A. M. E. Church 30-Juvenile Council No. 4, K. of P. 31-Choral Symphony Oriatico Society 21 Jolly Old Fellows 22 Hill Brothers. 23 Jolly Boys Social. 24 Gas and Electric Porters Club. 25 Colonel W. W.'s Exchange. 26 "Simon" Pickaninny Band. 27 Flaming Arrow Social. 28 Willing Workers of Ames M. E. Church 29 Imperial Association. SEPTEMBER 1-Mt. Zion M. E. Church 2-Hiawatha Social 3-Queen of Sheba No. 28 4-Colored Catholic Club 5-Trustees Aux. St. M. E. Church 6-Jackson Catholic Club 7-Myrtle Lodge No. 16, K. of P. 8-omerset Pleasure Social 9-Annapolis St. Women's Home Miss. Soc 2 C-Annapolis Harbor by Searchlight-C 4-Hiwatha Social 3-Excelsocial Sir 5 Queen of Sheba No. 28 4-Doctors' Coachman Junior Association. 6-Colored Catholic Club 5-Centennial and Whatcoat M. E. Churches 7-Trustees St. Paul M. E. Church 10-Colored Women's Industrial Exchange 8 Belmier's School 11 M. E. Church of Chestertown 12 Myths Lodge No. 16, K of P. 17-Electa Chapter 14-omeset Pleasure Social 18 Jolly Five 15-Annapolis Dist. Woman's Home Miss. Society B!G DANCING CLASS In Fishermen Hall, 411 W. Biddle St. every Thursday night. Admission 20 Cents. Mr. James Wise, director. Music furnish by The Club, Ilo Rochester, leader. A BEAUTY TEST and BARN DANCE In St. Mary's Parish Hall. Sept. 14th, 1916. $10.00 given to the prettiest colored girl in the State of Maryland. Photograph box at Fennell's Drug Store, Druid Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Blake's Orchestra. Matinee 2 o'clock. Night until 2 o'clock A. M. Admission 25 Cents UNDER DIRECTION OF MR. JAMES WISE. MASTER OF DANCES ...A GRAND EXCURSION... ON ACCOUNT OF THE 18th = B. M. C. = 18th AT WASHINGTON, D. C. BY THE AFFILIATED BODIES OF THE G. U. O. OF ODD FELLOWS OF BALTIMORE, MD. THURSDAY, SEPTMBER 14TH, 1916 On the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad Grand Street Parade to the American League Baseball Park, where the Competitive Drill will take place for Prizes aggregating $300.00 Dollars. Full Dress Reception at Convention Hall at 8:30 P. M. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS Major George L. Dent, Chairman R J. Turner, Vice Chairman Chas. T. Mason John S. Hardy Wm. Green James M. Allen J. W. Tilghman Samuel Garrett and Carter Clark, Ticket Agents Chas. T. Mason J. W. Tilghman ROUND TRIP TICKETS $1.25 First train will start 6.30 A. M. from 'Terminal Station, Park Avenue, near Pasyette St. or the morning of the Excursion and will leave every 30 minutes thereafter until 12 noon. Last Excursion train will leave 10 A. M. sharp. Tickets good for two days. DON'T FORGET THE DATE. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14 RAIN OR SHINE. . Colonial Theatre. Eutaw St., near Saratoga Quality Amusement Corp. PRESENTS Within The Law The Most Sensational Drama Of The Century. In 4 Acts Week Beginning SEPT. 4. An All Star Cast Of Colored Artists SEATS NOW ON SALE AT Stokes and Derry's Pharmacy Druid Hill Avenue and Oxford Street ALSO BOX OFFICE Matinees: Mon. Thurs. & Sat. Best Seats 20 Cents NIGHT PRICES 10,20,30c COMING" SMART SET" WEEK OF SEPT.18