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. 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Made only by JACOBS PHARMACY ATLANTA, GA. AGENTS WANTED ..Notes From Our Correspondents.. ANNAPOLIS HAPPENINGS Annapolis, Md., Aug. 17—Absurry M. E. Church is being repaired and services are being held under a tent on Pleasant street. Miss Annie E. Green, of Baltimore was the guest of Miss Lottie Turner Monday. Mr. Aaron Kiah, of Cambridge, Md., visited his brother, Mr. William Eulay last week. Mr. 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 Maloney had a dinner for his young friends last week. Miss F. Parker and Miss E. Carr, of New Haven, Conn. Miss Mary Parker is spending some time at Green 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 speak Sunday in Baltimore. Mrs. Cecelia Parker who has 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 Baltimore. Messrs Dorsey Carver and William Darkins spent Sunday in Philadelphia. Mrs. Susie Scott and daughter Miss Ruth, are visiting her uncle, Mr. Matthew Brown, of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Mamie Parker, who has been spending some time in New York and Philadelphia, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Atwood, of Northwest street, who has been visiting relatives in the North has returned home. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS Pocomoke, Md., Aug. 17—Mr. Moses Tull, of Philadelphia, has been visiting friends here. Mrs. Joseph Bailey is spending some time in the city. Miss Esther Waters, of Philadelphia Wharton. Miss Annie Shörter is at home after spending some time in Ocean City. Md. Mr. Samuel Fields returned home Saturday from Hampton Institute and will spend some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Fields. Mrs. E. T. Addison spent a few days in Denton with her parents. Mr. John Wright is here to spend some time with relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarah Henderson, of Philadelphia, is the guest of Mrs. Esther Coston. Mrs. Thomas Mills, of Philadelphia is visiting friends here. Messrs Samuel Long, Isaac Collier, Oliver H. Bond, Jacob Brown, J. S. Collins, Lafayette Johnson, and Prof. S. H. Long were in Baltimore this week. Mrs. Georgia Barnes and daughter, of Baltimore, are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quinn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Terrell, of Baltimore are visiting Mrs. Julia Lampton, at Salisbury, Md., and motored to this city in company with Mrs. E. H. Butler, of Philadelphia; Mrs. J. U. Lampton and Mr. Samuel Morris on Thursday of last week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coston, of this city. Rev. E. T. Fields, of Berlin, is here on a visit to friends. Rev. E. T. Addison is attending the Allen League Convention in Winchester, Md. CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS Cambridge, Md. August 17—Bethel Church camp opened Sunday nearly one thousand persons being in attendance. Rev. John Wilson preached in the morning and Rev. Job Lane at night. The Choir Circle of Bethel Church tendered Mrs. E. G. Young a surprise party last Friday night. Mrs. Young was out and upon her return found a jolly band had entered her house and taken possession and were singing "Brighten the corner where you are." Fitting remarks were made by Mr. George Harris, president of the circle. Mr. Robert Boggs, Mrs. M. J. Henry, and others in commendation for services rendered as organist during the absence of the regular organist, Miss Lillian Coleman. Mrs. Young responded to the remarks in a happy vein, after which a collation was served. Mr. and Mrs. George Stanley, formerly of Bethel street have removed to their new home on Fine street, which they recently purchased. Edward Foster and Joseph F. Henry were in Baltimore and Washington last week. Miss Cora Matthews died last Sunday. She is survived by three boys. CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS Catonsville, Md., Aug 17—The funeral that was held from Grace A. M. E. 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 Margaret Duckett, of Philadelphia, were entertained at tea last week by Miss Edith Hall. Miss Sedonia Ray who has been confined to her 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 returned from Wilberforce last week where he was the guest of Misses Margaret and Coral Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. George Hal of Taylor avenue had as their guests to tea last Friday night Mrs. Carrie Tasco, Miss Margaret A. Duckett, of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Randall and Mrs. Bessie Brown. Mrs. Wm. Ridout and Miss Nellie Hall spent one week at Cambridge, as the guest of Mr. Stephen Trott. Mrs. Tda Torsell and Miss. Cora-Williams returned Sunday from attending the Sunday School convention at Quaker Botton. DAISY HAPPENING. 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 Dorsy. Mr. Theodore Dutton was in Frederick Sunday. Mr. Littleton Harrison motored to points in Pennsylvania Sunday. Mrs. Rebecca Harrison is on the sick list. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows celebrated their second anniversary at Poplar Springs Saturday. Addresses were delivered by Mr. L. Nennman, of Clover Leaf Lodge; Mr. Jos. Galther of Camp of Peace Lodge and Rev. David Keets. Music was furnished by the Woodville band. HAYRE DE GRACE JOTTINGS Havre de Grace, Md., Aug. 17—Rev. L. S. Flagg preached an interesting sermon on Sunday morning and Rev. C. E. Herbert had charge of the evening services. The camp is being well attended. S. J. Ennis, Henry Christy, Mrs. Laura Whitfield and W. A. Beently were in Towson last week. Miss Hazel Bowser, of Boston, is visiting her parents, Mr. and rMiss. W. Bowser, Mrs. Maggie Kelson, of Chester, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. B. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. William Galloway entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. L. E. Galloway, Miss Margorie Pott, of Chester, Pa.; Mr. Lewis Mitchell, Miss Anne Lee, of Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson, of Havre de Grace. Mr. Wesley Peaco is very ill at the hospital. Those on the slot list are: Mrs. Hester Durbin, Mrs. Frances Skinner and Mr. Moses Martin. Mr. Augustus Bishop has accepted a position in Philadelphia. Miss Frederick Holmes, of Philadelphia, is visiting her grand mother, Mrs. Harriet Richardson. Mr. William Simmons paid a flying visit to wife and children last week. Miss Esther Mitchell is visiting in Baltimore. Mr. George Mitchell attended the district conference at Quaker Bot- SNKESVILLE HAPPENINGS Sykesville, Md., Aug. 17—The parsonage rally was held Sunday. The total amount received from White Rock, Johnsville and Mt. Gregory churches amounted to $124. Mr. Wesley Broadus was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Broadus, of Lewisville Sunday. Mr. Garfield Dorsey, Mr. William Lewis, Mr. Geo. Whittaker attended the tournament at Cooksville Saturday. Rev. Moore was the dinner guest of Mrs. Dorsey Sunday. Mr. Viola Vanderpoll is spending the summer at Cape May. Mr. Wm. Greenwand will spend ten days in Cleveland. Ohio. Master Howard Collins who has been quite sick is imis visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rheebottom. Miss Lucile Gosnell will spend the summer in Catonsville. Mr. William Perkins spent the week-end in Baltimore. The Old Maids convention at White Rock last Thursday was largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. James Franel motorized to Baltimore Sunday. CHASE HAPPENINGS Chise, Md., August 17—Mrs. L. Jeffries and daughter, are 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. F. A. Gilbert and Harry E. Gilbert left Saturday for Virginia to visit relatives. Mrs. Susie Nyles has returned from a visit to friends in Havre de Grace and Perrymans. CENTERNILLE HAPPENINGS CENTERVILLE HAPPENINGS Centerville, Md., Aug. 17—The centennial session of the Easton District Conference and the Sunday School Convention was held in St. Paul A. M. E. Church from the 1st to the 8th inst., with Rev. S. H. Cooper and Prof. J. W. Woodhous, presiding, respectively. The pastor of the local church and the people had made great preparations for the event and the sessions were all well attended and the delegates well cared for. The presiding elder and former pastors were surprised to find that the church had been renovated and improvements added in such a short time. The whole interior had been kalsomined and an addition extended in the rear to make room for the choir, also the altar rail placed further back, which gave the place an appearance of a new auditorium. The 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 that some time in the near future the people will invite the conference here. Prominent among those present at the conference were Rev. and rMs. S. H. Cooper, Wortham, of Baltimore, by Mrs. Annie Forrester and family. Rev. S. E. Maloney, J. S. Callins and C. A. Murray, by Mrs. M. E. Gardner. Rev. E. T. Addison and wife, by Mrs. A. P. Gan, Dr. P. W. Wortham, Prof. J. W. Woodhous, Dove Bailey, Miss Ann Martin, Rev. W. W. Kirby, by Mrs. Theo. Pinder, Rev. C. E. Bailey, J. H. Pitchell, by Dr. Fenderson, Rev. J. Hammond, J. W. Ward, by Rev. D. A. Ridout, Rev. J. N. Waters, J. J. Baker, by Mrs. P. Berryman. The three sisters from aston, by Mrs. tonMrs. Charles Taylor, Dr. S. M. John, J. A. Young, Prof. Elmer Henderson, Rev. J. M. Boston, by Mrs. J. D. Jackson, parsonage. The recently secured parsonage on Main street was another pleasing attraction for the delegates. Thus closed one of the best conventions in the history of the Conference. J. D. Jackson, pastor. BARE HILL JOTTINGS Bare Hills, Md., August 17—Rev. Sylvester C. Blackledge, pastor of St. John's A. U. M. P. Church, opened a well-attended village camp meeting [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. on the church grounds Monday night. It will continue a month. The funeral of Matthew Yates, a well known resident, was held at St. John's Church Thursday of last week, Rev. S. C. Blackledge officiating. The Seven Wise Men, of which he was a member, conducted services at the grave. He was 75 years of age. A widow, one stepdaughter, three grand children and one great grandchild survive. CARROLL HAPPENINGS Carroll, Md., August 17—The picnic at Greenwood Electric Park by Evergreen Church and Sunday School was quite a success. Mr. Charles D. Gites of Philadelphia, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Robert Staple and his cousin, Mrs. Mutilda Tighman. Master Harry C. Robinson is spending the summer with Mrs. Powell. Miss Cazina Wilson spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Easkerville. Mrs. Agnes Thomas will leave Sunday to attend the Elk's convention in Philadelphia. Mrs. Ellen Eaker and Mrs. Bertha Roach spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Harriet Mathews, of Paradise. Master Oscar Holly, of Baltimore is spending two weeks with his aunt, Mrs. Mary Fulter, of 373 Ellamount. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis and Mrs. Agnes Thomas spent a delightful evening down the bay on last Wednesday. FREDERICK HAPPENLEY Frederick, Md. Aug. 17—Mrs. Lizzie Enny, of Philadelphia, Mrs. H. Jones, of East St. Louis, HI., and Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Williams, of Richmond, Va. are visiting Mrs. Elijah Davis. Rev. Horace Walker and Rev. Jos. G. Eryant preached at Braddock on Sunday. Prof. John W. Bruner is spending some time' in Burkittsville. Mrs. James Eaton and Miss Mae Howard, of Scranton, Pa., are the guests of Mrs. Belton's mother, Mrs. Mary J. Hall. Miss Dorothy Offutt is quite sick. Dr. Paul A. Diggs, of Baltimore, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Diggs last week. Mr. William Diggs and a party of friends motored to Baltimore Saturday night. Mrs. William Diggs and Miss Harriet Whenton, of West Chester, Pa., spent Sunday in Baltimore, from a trip to Baltimore. Mrs. Joseph G. Bryant has returned Dr. C. S. Brooks has moved from E. 5th street to East Allsaints street. Among those who visited Atlantic City recently were Misses Elsie Truman, Viola Brown, Georgia Wesley and Mr. Lewis Onley. Mr. J. Arthur Bryant sprained his ankle while playing ball and not fractured as was reported last week. TOWSON HAPPENINGS Towson, Md., August 17—Woman's Day will be observed at Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tucker spent the day with their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Manson Tucker before leaving for New York where Mr. Tucker has secured a lucrative position. Misses Mary and Stella Cromwell of Baltimore are visiting Mrs. Mary Cromwyll of Chesapeake Ave. Mrs. I. L. Thomas was recently the guest of Mrs. Rachel Parker of Fairmount avenue. Rev. A. G. C. Randall spent Saturday in Washington. Mr. Kenny Barnes. Towson's great worker in all good causes, is spending his vacation in St. Mary's County Mrs. Thomas Young entertained a number of friends at a croquet party on their beautiful lawn last Monday afternoon in honor of their husband. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society of Mt. Calvary Church had a pleasant meeting at the residence of Mrs. Ada Randall. Wednesday night. Mr. A. J. Stewart spent a few days at his home here last week. Mrs. Fannie Walker, of Jefferson avenue gave an enjoyable lawn fee, and automobile ride last Friday for the benefit of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Mr. J. W. Bond, who has been at the University Hospital is improving. MT. WASHINGTON NOTES: Mt. Washington, Md., August 17—Mr. Matthew Yates, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died here after a lingering illness last week. Rev. Erickleger officiated at the funeral. W. W. Scott has returned from Atlantic City after a ten day visit. Miss Lula Gross with Mrs. William Boston and Sarah Powell, of Baltimore, were recent guests of her sister, Mrs. Josephine Hall, of 39 Kelly avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Olie Cleary, celebrated the first anniversary of their marriage at their residence, 16 Kelly avenue last week. Plans are being drawn by Architect Beale for a hall and business establishment to be erected this fall on Kelly avenue. The Masons held their sessions here SNOW HILL HAPPENINGS Snow Hill, Md. August 17—Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson, of Philadel- mother, Mrs. Maggie Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. William Schoolfield, of Wil- mington are the guests of relatives here. Mrs. Mary Shockley and Miss Grace Tingle, of Wilmington are the guests of Mrs. Hester Tingle and Mr. Lewis Purnell. Miss Maggie Ward is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. William Spence of Philadelphia are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vineutley Barnes. Messrs. Bert Rumford and George A. Haller, of Devault, in are in the city. Mr. Samuel Morris, of Salisbury, Mr. and Mrs. John John Terrell of Baltimore, Mrs. Estella Eutler, of Philadelphia and Mrs. Julla Langston, of Salisbury, motored here Thursday and were the guests of Rev. and rMs. E. J. Henry. Miss Lydia Brown, of Salem, N. L. is the guest of Miss Harriet Woolford, who is a teacher at Lynchburg Seminary. Miss Woolford is now spending her vacation with her family. Miss Annie Handy, of Princess Anne, Md., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters last week. Mr. and Mrs. Mildreth Farwer are home for a short stay, the guests of Mrs. Jane Palmer, Mrs. Mary Nelson, and children of Philadelphia, who have been visiting her brothers here have returned home. The lecture at the M. E. Church Wednesday night on "Tuberculosis" was largely attended. EASTON HAPPENINGS EASTON HAPPENINGS Easton, Md., August 17—Rev. J. S. Collins preached Sunday morning and Rev. Charles H. Handy preached at night. Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Collins, Harry Dobson and Henry Thomas spent several days in Towson this week. Mrs. Henry Green spent Sunday as the guest of Mrs. Missouri Parson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Webb have returned home after spending a week in New York with her sick sister. Mr. John Walter Smith, of New York is visiting his aunt Mrs. William F. Webb. Mr. Charles Smith is improving. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Sallie Dobson and Mrs. Adelaide Douglass. Mrs. Lilian Johnson, of Wilmington, Mr. and Mrs. William Douglass of Chester, Pa., and Mr. A. Theodore Douglass, of Bosman, Md., are here visiting their sick mother. Miss Nannie Henry of Pennsylvania is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Magdalene Henry. Miss Bazie Griffin, of Crissfield is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Essex Floyd. Mrs. Emory Gibson has returned from Baltimore. Mr. W. H. Haig has gone to Atlantic City for ten days. Mr. Norman Raisin has returned from a three week stay in Atlantic City. Miss Mary Dobson has gone to Atlantic City for a few days. WATERBURY JOTTINGS Waterbury, Md., August 17—Rev Benjamin Gross is having great success with his meetings. Rev S. A. Virgil preached for him Sunday and people were present from Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia. Mr. John Jenkins, who was very badly cut by a saw is able to be at work again. Mr. Thomas Mason, of Philadelphia, spent the week-end with his parents. Mr. Thomas Bate of Baltimore, was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Martha Parker and Miss Carriapolis made a trip to Arnapolis this week. Mr. Charles Johnson is spending some time with his parents. FLETON HAPPENINGS ELKTON BAY Elkton, Md. Aug. 17—Mr. Charles Bowser and family spent a few days here last week. Dr. S. E. Maloney and family motored to Winchester Friday. Wright's A. M. E. camp will open Sunday and close the first Sunday in September. Mrs. Lucy Wilson, Mr. Joseph Dorsay and Mrs. Mollie Wilson are on the sick list. Mrs. Tenniella Trusty and Mrs. Harriett Milburn, are reported convalescing. George Bowser spent a few days here last week. Mrs. Phoebe Hughes and daughter, Reba, have returned from a visit to Cecilton. A number of men from Tennessee are here working on the building next to the pulp mill. CHESTERTOWN HAPPENINGS Chestertown, Md., Aug. 17—Rev. W. H. Johns and Rev. C. E. Bailey exchanged pulpits last Sunday morning. Rev. Bailey was in Baltimore on special business last week and unexpected to the members of his congregation 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. H. Johns and Mrs. P. E. Demby. Mr. and Mrs. John Sheppard entertained on last Sunday the following persons: Mr. ans rMs. Henry A. Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. David Sheppard, of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Gordon, Mrs. Saphia Barber and little daughter, Millie, Mrs. P. E. Demby, and Mrs. David Blake. Dobyn and Mrs. Mrs. Martha Frisby, who recently underwent an operation at a hospital in Baltimore is home and gradually 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 spending sometime with relatives here. Mrs. P. E. Demby quietly celebrated her 82nd birthday this week at the home of her niece, Mrs. Mary Chambers. of her niece, Mrs. M. Henry Johnson, who for some time has been suffering with inward complaints, has gone to a hospital in Baltimore for treatmen. Mr. John Graves, of Baltimore, was in town for a few days last week. Mrs. Lizzie Brown and sister, Mattei of Wilmington, are guests of their mother, Mrs. Martha Robinson. 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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. umn is for you all. Write rews, your ideas, your in fact, anything you want ything in reason will be be want every woman to con- noun personal column. Any in house keeping, home ything that will make life asier, pass it along and let with you. club secretaries, dress- gathers, readers all, we appeal help make this column a Write what you have to say side of the paper only and as as possible. We invite you us and be one of us. LIST ONE CASE IN MANY planning over an evening paper any last week, this heading in Zine, headlines caught my at- tention. "Going to get married if it few years." article in question said: "Acta a telephone message Chief of On Tuesday afternoon appraised a colored couple who were their way to be married. The man is 16 years of age, and another objects on account of her ward because it is reported that man has tried the matrimonial three times. They were brought amerset, Pa., and locked up for two. When the clerk stepped in office adjoining the bastile the couple if he could do any other, the girl said: "We are going to get married." 'Yes in dear,' said the man, 'we are to get married if it takes fifty. The girl's mother came to set to take charge of her daugh- the girl in question happens to resident of Sonett and the only colored girl of that age in the M. of course, became interested, young girl in question lacks five as of being sixteen years of age. course I think it natural that a woman should not want her daughter marry at that age, but as she is the trouble to have them back, I'm wondering why she want the girl to stay in the night, when by one word she have taken the girl with her, asked if she wanted the girl to ib her, she said "No, let her here until morning." know their mothers, and neighbors, and teachers and people she has read for and all agree as to her a girl who is easily managed expedient, never before having given trouble. Her parents—step- and mother, are working people the poorer class. They us spend the summer away cook- big hotel. This girl was with one had charge of two smaller managed two years and six months actively. Her time was fully oce- with the children and most of them they were kept in the street. Don't blame any mother for try- present an elopement of a life that age, but I do think she should be made such, as lies in the parent's power, no young girl would want to go with the very first man that her. The girl's home conditions are not such as would encourage her to stay in it. In fact, I have her to remark that she was so of her home, that when she working, she wished she could here at night, as she would at the assured of a room to herself, and if mother would move into house where I could have a room myself. I would be so proud that I would do anything to her help her the rent and fix it up; it would matter how hard I had to work. Did you think she should have been As it stands, the home is a small room, affair two little tiny rooms, such, down stairs and one 12x18 stairs. The whole family of six lives in the upper room. Imagine if, in such sleeping conditions—no way at all—a girl past 15 years, a boy past 19, two children, mother and all in one room. Isn't it shocking? There is no excuse for living as the father makes good meals as hotel cook and the wife is helpful. The boy has a good job drying and cleaning establish, and when they are at home for winter the girl works in first-class hotels by the day. If conditions like they are in some large cities, I would think they could not any better, but it is not so here. There are many places where they get good homes for the small town of ten dollars per month, one about twenty minutes walk from the city, with plenty of grounds, out building, and an eight room house they could get for seven dollars a month. But like most of our people, their cry is that it is too far from the city. What girl do you think, would hes- have a moment about running away after such conditions? She has been going to school, working among a writer class of people, coming in at night, with girls from good homes. by the man and though she re- sees to allow the girl to leave home to better herself she can't see she standing in the girl's way to a bet- What kind of mother love is it that women to keep a girl at home to stand buses which a step-father heaps her? , I am only sorry that the cannot get away from home or the authorities allow people to under such conditions without a worst. The girl did not stop to see the man is really a widower the claims; that part did not cross mind. He said "My wives are my mother has charge of my girl." Do you think you would your girl to marry under such conditions? Of course not; but why so she would not want to marry any man at that age? When we set such traps we must expect to catch some trouble. Why not make home so inviting that our girls and boys do not want to slope under such conditions? See that your children have proper training. Do not allow them to be of white blood in Negroes of mixed abused by anyone. Being poor is no excuse. When we send our children to school, do not let them grow beyond you. Try as best you know to improve the home, so that they will want to stay and help you make it a fit place for all to live in. When they object to unsanitary methods, do what you can to remedy them. Do not be dominated by any man to the extent of ruining your children. So many of our mothers need to be awakened. We should put ourselves in the position to be able to object and make demands of our children when they do wrong, and in such cases as this, have something to offer besides a life of which the children are ashamed. I pity the girl but the blame rests upon the mother. There are many of us with good homes; but we forget our children need something besides a place to sleep and something to eat and wear. Plenty of mothers with no education but lots of good common sense, will and do fill the bill. We can make ourselves so lovable, so thoughtful, so helpful, that no matter how much education we lack, our children will be proud of us. An uneducated mother is no excuse for being a poor mother. Do your best and the time may seem long it will eventually prove that it was certainly worth while, to have been A MOTHER. BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT NOTES Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Aug.16—A large crowd attended the services on Sunday night to hear the sermon delivered by Rev. Wilmore. Literary is still in progress. The choir is doing well through the interest of Mr. Wilmore. LORELEY NEWS Loreley, Md., Aug. 17—The camp meeting last Sunday was a success. The Lord was with us, had three converts and one mourner. Rev. Harris of Wilmington, Del., was with us and many of our friends from Baltimore. The camp will continue another week. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith and Miss Mabel Stewart, of 1146 Carrollton, avenue E. altimore, was the week and guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foster. CHARLOTTE HALL NOTES Charlotte Hall, Md., Aug. 117—The camp meeting at Mt. Calvary M. E. church is having great success. Rev. Dent, Rev. Mrs. Elimira Carter and Rev. John Whalen conducted services during the day. At Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Rev. W. H. Williams held services. Rev. Mrs. Diggs will assist Rev. Williams in the camp meeting to be held under the auspices of Ebenezer and commending Sunday. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., August 17—Lost Sunday was a big day at Cedar Grove Park as the 39th anniversary of the Shiloh M. E. Churen. Rev. J. R. Brown, of Philadelphia, preached at the morning and evening services. Rev. W. W. Curtis preached in the afternoon. Mr. Charles E. Hearn and wife, Mrs. W. J. Barkley and Mr. Herbert Elzoy were in Towson. Md., this week. From there Mr. and Mrs. Hearn will attend the session of the Eks in Philadelphia and visit friends in Atlantic City. NEXT WEEK-AUGUST 29 DON'T MISS BUYING A COPY OF OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY ...EDITION.... 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You can pick up any way you want to. Thousands of women have beautiful their hair with Excultate and you can do the same. You can ZSE by mail on request of stamp or post. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for particulars. EXELENT MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. Twentieth Annual Meeting OF THE Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention Will convene at Sharon Baptist Church of Baltimore, Stricker and Presstman streets, N. W. Baltimore August 30th, 10 a.m. Wednesday before the first Sunday in September 1916 Because of the high cost of living, delegates will be charged $1.00 per day paid where they register, and assigned homes by cards where they will stop during the Convention's session. The dollar will include meals served at the church, and pay for the lodging The indications are, that more delegates 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 delegates' stay while in Baltimore, pleasant. Delegates will add to their comfort by informing the pastor they will attend the Convention on or before August 20, 1916. Address the pastor, Rev. W. M. Alexander, D. D., 1525 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore. S. J. Mosby, church clerk. Delegates and visitors headed by President C. S. Brown, of Winston, N. C. and from all parts of the country will be present. Reports of the field in Africa, and Haiti will be made and discussed and plans made for future work. The special feature of the meeting will be a report of President Brown's visit last spring to Haiti, by order of the Convention 1915 to look over the field. Dr. A. M. Moore, of Durham, N. C. who accompanied President Brown, at his own expense will also make a report. The Woman's Auxiliary of the General Convention will bring together the largest 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. M. Alexander is corresponding secretary of the General Convention and has held the position during the Convention's history. The Convention promises to be an extra event among the colored Baptists of Balmore SMOKE DAVIS' HAND-MADE 5C. CIGAR IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother. Priscilla Jane Gray Barnes, who departed this life one year ago today, August 14. 1915. Gone, but not forgotten. CROXTON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear brother, Rev. Ottoway Croxton, who d-parted this life two years ago today, August 20, 1914 Gone but, not forgotten Nor ever shall you be While life and memory last I'll always think of thee. BROWN—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Annie Josephine Brown, who departed this life one year ago, August 16, 1915. One year ago dear mother 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 CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. 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 designs in their sad bereavement at the death of their little darling daughter, Julia 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 be filled Sleep on our little daughter, sleep For thou art at rest we know. By Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters. Free to Colored Women, Our 1915 Style Book We are the largest manufacturers of colored women, hat, and in order to introduce our goods we are sending free our latest book, showing activity of colored women, in the latest hair dressing. For col. We are the largest man-cave colored women's hair, and in order to introduce our customers are sending free our lates look, we stock styles for colored women, in the latest hair-dressing. 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Thanking and hoping for a continuance of the same. 1 SAMUEL T. HE Funeral Director THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE EXANDER T. HEMSLEY once to the general public that I have taken up taker and will endeavor to sustain the reputation taker and Embalmer. Thanking the public for a continuance of the same, I am respectfully AMUEL T. HEMSLEY alDirector & Emb PATRONS OF THE LATE T. HEMSLEY public that I have taken up the business to sustain the reputation he bore as an Thanking the public for all past favors same. I am respectfully yours. T. HEMSLEY tor & Embalmer TO THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF THE LATE ALEXANDER T. HEMSLEY wish to announce to the general public that I have taken up the business of my late father and will endeavor to sustain the reputation he bore as an efficient undertaker and Embainer. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same, I am respectfully yours. Coaches to hire for all occasions MAIN OFFICE; 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Funerals from $75.00 'Phone Mt. vernon 252 B. PYE, Sr. Alberry Street Vitor and Embalmer Vernon 3603 I. TOADVIN.... HILL STREET ATE UNDERTAKER $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, the most reasonable rates. You need not see him, just call FELIX B. H. 102 E. Mulbern Funeral Director a Phone, Mt. Vernon ....JOHN H. TO 142 W. HILL S THE UP-TO-DATE U Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 an He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, etc., from his own stables at the most rea come to see him, j FILIX B. PYE, 202 E. Mulberry Street Royal Director and Emb Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 JOHN H. TOADVIN 142 W. HILL STREET THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN fish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for which you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties own stables at the most reasonable rates. come to see him, just call South 396-Y 142 W. 438 826 Desirous of taking this opportunity of thankin- patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE age and to announce that the business will be c SAMUEL W. CHASE @ S promise to give all calls my personal attention write and courteous services at all times, whether and most reasonable charges. Thanking you a atronage and asking a continuance of the same. Yours respectfully MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone SEET, SPABROWS POINT Alfred Nixon Gen- H. Holland, Agent 433 N. Gilmore sparrows Point 233 R Phone Gilmore 33 Robert A. E FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry Street ...JOHN H. TOADVIN... 142 W. HILL STREET THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who can furnish a furneral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call this opportunity of thanking my many the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their that the business will be carried on in CHASE @ SON makes my personal attention, guarantee services at all times, whether in city or charges. Thanking you all again for a continuance of the same, I remain respectfully SON CHASE O MOSHER STREET Telephone Madison 1980 ENT Alfred Nixon General Agent 433 N. Gilmor St Phone Gilmor 3361 M I am desirous of taking this opportune friends and patrons of my father the late past patronage and to announce that the be the name of SAMUEL W. CHA and that I promise to give all calls my paying most polite and courteous services at suburbs, and most reasonable charges, your past patronage and asking a continuance. P. MORTON 1400 MOSH Branch 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alf John H. Holland, Agent Phone Sparrows Point 283 R Mrs. Robert I am desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking my many friends and patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their past patronage and to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of and that I promise to give all calls my personal attention, guaranteeing most polite and courteous services at all times, whether in city or suburbs, and most reasonable charges. Thanking you all again for your past patronage and asking a continuance of the same, I remain Yours respectfully P.MORTON CHASE Mrs. Robert A. Elliott SUCCESSOR TO THE LATE ROBERT A. ELLIOTT FUNERAL DIRECTOR 506 ROGERS AVE. N Branch Office 2109 Druid Hill Ave. IMMEDIATE SERVICE D In regards to the report that I have state that I am absolutely alone, and have anyone. Respectfully, MRS. ROBE TAKES THE MINKS OUT PLOUGH'S Hair Dressing RAL DIRECTOR & EMBASSY 206 ROGERS AVE. Near Hillen- le 2109 Druid Hill Ave. Phone M IMMEDIATE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT wards to the report that I have formed a partner on absolutely alone, and have no partnership Respectfully, MRS. ROBERT A. ELLIOT ECTOR & EMBALMER HAVE. Near Hillen St. Ave. Phone Mt. Vernon 4528 SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT That I have formed a partnership, I wish to and have no partnership connection with S. ROBERT A. ELLIOTT. FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Branch Office 2109 Druid Hill Ave. Phone Mt. Vernon 4528 IMMEDIATE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT In regards to the report that I have formed a partnership. I wish to state that I am absolutely alone, and have no partnership connection with anyone. Respectfully, MRS. ROBERT A. FLUOTT. BEFORE AFTER KINKY HAIR STRAIGHT HAIR Does the Trick Every Time No matter what other preparations have failed, you have been judged you have been. Plough's Hair Dressing, applied to hair and scalp, straightens out your kinky, coarse hair and makes your hair soft, smooth and easily combed and brushed. Plough's Hair Dressing is delightfully perfumed. money order in advance for $1.75 and we will cans of Plough's Hair Dressing that will well like hot enkes, you will soon be buy- want to be our agent, send money order dlt at these prices. Free sample sent to pays for packing. Plough's Hair Dress- MENT PREPAIL. ICAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. Agents Attention: Send money order in advance for $1.75 and we will send you prepaid 12 large 25c packs of Plough's Hair Dressing that bring you when sold $3; as it sells like hot cakes you buy 12 dozen at a time. If you want an agent, send money order on credit at these prices. Free sample sent to you prepaid for 5c, which only pays for packing. Plough's Hair Dressing is sold all over the world. Agents Attention: Send money order send you prepaid 12 large 25c cans of P bring you when sold $3; as it sells like bring 12 dozen at a time; if you want to buy at we cannot sell on credit at the you prepaid for 5c, which only pays for ing is sold all over the world. SENT PREPA PLOUGH CHEMICAL Attention: Send money order in advance for $1.00 per penid 12 large 25c cans of Plough's Hair Dye, when sold $3; as it sells the best takes, you will earn at a threepenid. If you want to be our agent, send a cannot sell on credit at these prices. Free credit for 5c, which only pays for packing. Plough all over the world. SENT PREPAY. HIGH CHEMICAL CO., Memphis PLOUGH CHEMICAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. Sourb 422 or South: 396-Y Mount Vernon 5438 Funerals from $75.00 Up *Phone At verson 2578* 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. GET THE HABIT OF HAVING YOUR FEET TREATED Chiropody is the most reasonable and at the same time the most instantaneously beneficial professional service rendered the public. DR. JOESEPH B. MASON SURGEON CHIROPODIST Graduate of Dr. R. N. 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. Simmons HOUSE PAINTER 1932 Druid Hill Avenue Work Guaranteed Opp. N, W: Police Station SHOE REPAIRING While YOU WAIT My work has no equal. My Price can't be beat Work called for and delivered Pianos and Organs Tuned. Polished and Repaired. ALL WORK GUARANTEED Mail Orders Promptly Attended To JOSEPH A HAYES FOR SALE THE ETHIOPIANS PLACE IN HISTORY And His Contribution to the World's THE ETHIOPIANS PLACE IN HISTORY And His Contribution to the World's Civilization. The Negro-The Hamite, The Stock, The Stem and the Branches of the Hamite People. BY REV. J. W. NORIS, 1437 N. Calhoun Street Price 15 Cents Per Copy. Ire Cream Soda, all Flavors Soft Drinks Cigars and Tobacco Notions 529 DOLPHIN ST CHARLES W. WESLEY PIANOS AND ORGANS Tuned, Repaired and Polished THE OLD RELIABLE 20 Years' Experience 1302 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. BALTIMORE, MD DR. JOHN C. ROBINSON Formerly of 611 N. Caroline Street has moved to 1520 E Monument Street corner Dallas Street. Charles B. Jones FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Main Office: 235 N. Pine St. BALTIMORE, MD. MD. Phone: St. Paul 6580 BranchOffice: 2829 Remington Avenue Carriages for all Occasions DRESSMAKING MRS. SARAH MORGAN Residence: Notchcliff, Md. One hair on the head is worth ten in the brush. HAIR VIM HAIR-VIM Makes the hair grow, stops it from breaking off and falling out. Stops itching, curses tetter, dandruff, ring worms and itching. For sale at all drug stores. 250 For sale at all drug stores 25c By Mail 30 Cents To further introduce HAIR-VIM, we are making this unusual offer. For 30 days we will treat the hair four times including two shampoo for small squats of 30 MK. We also teach the HAIR-VIM Method of growing hair for $5.00. Give Diploma and $5.00 worth of HAIR-VIM goods free. The Hair Vim Hair Growing Parlor Branch, 1614 Pennsylvania Avenue Baltimore, Md. LUTHERVILLE HAPPENINGS Lutherville, Md., August 17—Communion services were held—Sunday and Rev. Scott preached an able sermon. 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.. EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Mt. Vernon 582 M ..CHIROPODIST .. Miss Mary Lewis Hours: 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. Phone: Madison 3971 J. ...I carry a full line of Human Hair Combings made in Puffs and Braids. MME. J. CREDITT JONES' Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 550 PRESSTMAN STREET A. The old East Indian Hair Pomades, Shampoo and Tonics are the treatments that are making the greatest hit among women, and a great many men use them for the improvement of their hair and if you don't use them you are missing a great blessing. If you only knew their real worth, you would not hesitate one moment. Everybody is satisfied when they get an East Indian Hair Treatment, because they know that they are on the road to success and plenty of long, beautiful and wavy hair, regardless to the Texture or Condition. If your hair is harsh and stubborn on the sides and will not grow, get an East Indian Hair Treatment. You will be convinced at once. Go to your Druggist today and get one. A small size Pomade and Shampoo will convince you. Only 15 cents each at Drugstore or, Grocery, or send 35 cents to the office, 1514 Pennsylvania Avenue, Balto, Md., it will come by mail, Price of, full treatment $1.45 at Drugstores, or $1.65 by mail. Dr. Fennell's, Reads, all the Robinson cut-rate Drugstores, or any Drugstore you may go. Send stamps when less than a dollar. EAST INDIAN HAIR POMADE CO. LOCAL OFFICE: 1514 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. BALTIMORE, MD. Phone: 2787 J Madison Agents wanted everywhere, good terms for cash only. Established 1898 Phene: Mad, 4558 Y ..OLIVER J. CAULK.. Practical House Painter 2143 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Gold St. Paper Hanging, Brick Fronts And Roof Work ...Signs a Specialty... If Your Business Is Not Worth Advertising Give It Away. N.W. Cor. Penna. Ave. and Dolphin St. Entrance on Dolphin Street GUARANTEED FIRST-CLASS DENTAL SERVICE AT MODERATE PRICES NO PAIN NO HIGH PRICES Expert Plate, Crown and Bridge Operator (15 yrs. experie GAS ADMINISTERED PAINLESS EXTRACT We are specialists in the treatment of nervous women Our Offices are Perfectly Sanitary Lady Attic MME. M. A. HUN Beauty Parlors, Hair Emporium & Sch 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE Ph Try Mme. Hunter's Hair Grower and Straight If you are losing your hair or growing prematurely Scalp Treatment, Facial Massage, Manicuring. St. Combings Made Up. My School is Open for the above wo Dr. B. F. BROWN SURGEON DENTIST 1380 N. CAR Gas Administered Baltimore Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 28-cent can will convince you. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY Druid Hill Ave. and Hoffman St. MRS. L. J. PECK Wishes to introduce to you the superiority of the Walker method. The more you use the Walker Method, the more you will be drawn irresistibly to the use of it. I am prepared to give the treatment or teach the method. Walkers' Preparations For Sale At 521 MOSHER STREET Combings Made Up Phone, Madison 3236 Vr HAIR CULTURIST AND FACIAL MASSA After having your hair treated with Mme. C. J. Walker Methods and Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make your hair grow and keep out dandruff, stop and have a ace massaged. REMOVES DANDRUFF SEMO. FOR SAMPLE QUINASOAP THE IDEAL SHAMPOO 50AP THOROUGHLY RELEASES THE SOAP QUINACOMB HAIR. STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER QUINASE 25¢ QUINACOMB 50¢ QUINASOAP 25¢ AT ALL DRUG COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY, M.Y. SEEBY DRUG COMPANY. NEW YORK CITY, M.Y. OPEN DAILY 9 a.m. to 9 p. m. THE DENTAL N.W. Cor. Penna. Entrance on GUARANTEED FIRST- AT MODER NO PAIN Expert Plate; Crown and Bridle GAS ADMINISTERED We are specialists in the treatment. Our Offices are Perfectly S Dr. O. H. Arnold Phone MME. M. A. Beauty Parlors, Hair Emp 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE Try Mme. Hunter's Hair Grow If you are losing your hair or-grow- Scalp Treatment, Facial Massage, Combings Made Up. My School is Open Office Hours. 9 A.M. to 8 P. Sundays by Appointment Dr. B. F. H. SURGEON DENTIST Gas Administered Young's Hair Makes the Hair Long, gives scalp. One 25-cent Scientifically YOU D MRS. L. Wishes to introduce to your method. The more you more you will be drawn in prepared to give the treat Walkers' Prepar 521 MOSH Combings Made Up Mme. Martin HAIR CULTURIST A After having your hair treat Methods and Hair Grower, your hair grow and keep out ace massaged. Will teach you the course 2 143 DIV Call to See Me or H QUIN GROWS REMOVES SEND FOR QUINA THE IDEAL S THOROUGHLY QUINA HAIR, STR SHAMP QUINAGE 25¢ SEEBY DRUG COMPANY SHANDOO DRER HEE CO EVELYN HORTON SYSTEM IS OF UNSUR Get A Diploma from Eureka School of Hair Beauty Culture. Learn to Grow Hair and be independent. USE MOR-TON-A [Trade Mark] Madame Evelyn Borton, President It is the height of every woman's ambition to possess long thick hair and a beautiful complexion. Wendy Evelyn Horton has made it possible for every woman to attain this ambition by the use of HOP-TON-A, a wonderful hair grower and face garments. If your hair is short, tough stubby, thin, breaking off, or falling, if you have dry-tetter or eczema HOR-TON-A hair grower will successfully cure them and start your hair medially to growing. Price $9 per box. If you have a bad complaint and want a beautiful one, use HOR-TON-A hair grower will successfully. A six week trial treatment for hair and face preparations sent anywhere for $1.60. Our preparations are prepared anteceded if used as directed or made funded. Agents make good, careful handling HOR-TON-A preparations. Write for our libera, offer delay, Address and make all orders papable to Madam Evelyn Horton. 4188 W. Belle Place, St. Mo. 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