The Afro-American

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLAND'S BEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER --- HUGHES VICTORY SEEMS APPARENT Republicans Waging Fight and Not Considering Race Politicians. JOHNSON SCORES WILSON National Negro Democrats Trying to Boost Wilcon's New York, September 15.—It is decidedly more cheerful around the headquarters of the Republican National Committee, 511 Fifth avenue, since the sweeping G. O. P. victory in Maine Monday. It is the general belief that the prospects are bright for a final victory for Hughes and Fairbanks in November. The happiest men in New York seemed to be Candidate Charles E. Hughes, as he stepped off a train at Grand Central Station Wednesday, following a transcontinental tour. He had conferences and luncheon with a number of those who are making the fight for him, and all brought to him cheerful news. There have been pilgrimages made here by Republican leaders from all parts of the country, and each of the pilgrims was anxious for Republican success, and told of hostility in his section to Wilson. Gen. Felix Agnus, Republican State Chairman Galen L. Tait, Dr. Joseph I. France, Republican senatorial nominee, and National Committeeman W. P. Jackson were here the other day to tell the managers that there was much Hughes sentiment in Maryland. It is believed that the National Committee will render aid in trying to put Maryland in the Republican column. AS TO THE COLORED BROTHER With every breeze almost, waiting a return of the Republican party to power, there seems to be a waning influence of the colored leaders. The scene is one strangely different from the one four years ago. Then both the Republicans and Progressives had headquarters here. Colored men from all over the country visited both headquarters, their advice and influence being freely sought. The influence of the colored leader, then on the decline was but a negligible quantity at the last Republican National Convention. Today it is, apparently, much less. The white Republican leaders want the colored men's votes, especially in close States like Maryland and Indiana, but the plans for winning do not include the colored brother as having a part in the making. The fact that white Republican leaders all over the country are awaiting a "plum" and the added fact that Wilson removed every colored man holding a big federal appointment, save two, makes the lot of the colored leaders still harder. With practically no share in running things now there will be no rewards for the colored brother if victory ensues, and the jobs that Wilson took from colored leaders may be filled by white Republicans. AS TO MR. HUGHES. While the above represents the opinions of many, there are those who claim that Mr. Hughes as President will be as fair to the race and treat them as he would other classes of citizens. They point with pride to his address to colored citizens at Nashville on Monday of last week, in which he declared for a free and untrammeled ballot and further asserted: "I say to you all that I stand, if I stand for anything, for equal and exact justice to all. I stand for the maintenance of the rights of all classes of citizens, regardless of race or color. The one word I love above all others is the word 'justice.'***You want what is right and fair. I desire to see such fair and decent treatment as will make you proud of your manhood and womanhood." COLORED DEMMIES ACTIVE The dwindling band of national colored Democrats is getting active in behalf of Woodrow Wilson's candidacy for re-election. They evidently have not read the merciless scoring that Henry Lincoln Johnson gives the Wilson administration in the Republican Campaign Text Book for treatment accorded the Negro. Colonel Johnson pointed out that segregating, discriminating and the turning down of colored men from presidential appointments have been the cardinal principles upon which the present pro-Southern regime has dealt with the race. James A. Ross, who has evidently ceased weeping over the fact that a white man was appointed Recorder of Deeds at Washington after President Wilson had promised Bishop Walters that he would give it to a colored Democrat, was down in Philadelphia the other day singing the praises of the Wilsonites. Giles B. Jackson, head of the Hannibal Democratic league was also there to talk up the segregation party. The National Negro Democratic league, which was such a potent force four years, is booked to have a powwow at Buffalo--James A. Ross' home town--next Wednesday. There the scattered and thin hosts of Negro Wilson Democrats will foregather and renew their allegiance of four years ago. They will resurrect Mr. Wilson's promises of fairplay made four years ago and assert that they hold good. They will forget Secretary McAdoo, John Skelton Williams and others who are responsible for segregation and forget their own denial of husk corn from the patronage crib while they loudly sing: We are with you, Father Woodrow Because we love you so We forget that you against us did sin And are going to let you do it a'gin. Bishop Walters is still head of the League. Many of its members of four years ago have since declared that they will not again support the Democrats in o national election. This is especially true of the Tammany Hall element, one of the most forceful in the country. While Republican leaders in Maryland are working like trojans to get white men to support Hughes, very little is being done to arouse the interest of the big army of colored voters. At none of the conferences of the big leaders, as far as has been learned, has a colored man of influence been invited. The assumption is, according to some, that the white leaders assume that the colored vote will go solidly to Hughes. Recent elections in this State bear out the fact, however, that, like other elements of the electorate, colored voters must be aroused. Party ties are considered in looser vein than formerly, as has been shown in several elections, when a defection or indifference on the part of the colored voters resulted in the election of a Democrat. Mayor Preston owes his first election to this fact. There are murmurings in some sources against Dr. France, those opposed asserting that he should have used his efforts to have a colored man sent as a delegate to the last Republican National Convention, especially when he wanted the 45,000 colored voters of the State to aid him in his fight for the United States Senatorship. Then there are some who claim that they wanted David J. Lewis for the Senate, which means the taking away of votes from France. There has been a notable lack of colored leaders around the headquarters in the Calvert Building these days, but things may change between now and November. SOUTHERN WOMAN FOILED New York, Sept. 13.—To be both a Southerner and a delegate to the opening rally of the Women's City Committee of the Hughes Alliance in the college room of the Hotel Astor Monday afternoon proved to be too much for Mrs. Leon M. Polachek. When she entered the hall to assist in the welcome to 2,000 women who had joined the alliance she observed three colored women, representing an organization of 300 members. She promptly left the room, and in the hall told whoever cared to listen that her mother was Julia Lee, a great granddaughter of Robert E. Lee, so she couldn't possibly stay with Negro delegates. Some one persuaded her to try it for a minute, anyhow, and she went back in the meeting room, but presently she hurried out again, exclaiming: "No, I can't stand it. I'm not going to sit with Negroes. It's all right for them to do political work, and they can have their own organization and meet in their own clubrooms, but I'm not going to sit with them." "The Lord made the black man and he made the white man," remarked Mrs. E. S. Merry. "The war is over and settled now. I'm from Maine and I'm proud of it. I'm a Jim Elaine girl and I don't mind Negro delegates." But Mrs. Polachek insisted that she did until Miss Alice Carpenter, who presided at the meeting, hurried into the hall, exclaiming: "Not a word of this must be reported. Not a word. Why. I don't even know that this woman is a member." "Yes, I am a member," insisted the descendant of General Lee,"but I'm not going to sit with niggers." Mrs. Polachek didn't, but the meeting went on. SECRETARY BAKER FAVORS COLORED MEN IN ARMY Washington, September 14.—Secretary of War Baker, who recently ordered the discharge of all colored stewards connected with the white militia, has declared himself to be against a bill introduced in Congress to prevent the enlistment of colored men in the army. His announcement came in reply to a query from Senator Taggart, of Indiana, a Democrat, who announced his opposition to the bill. Secretary Baker replied: "Those who are familiar with the history of our country from the armies organized by George Washington, in the American revolution down to the present day, know that brave and often conspicuously gallant service has been rendered by colored troops. In the most recent instance, at Carrizal, in Mexico, these colored troops conducted themselves with the greatest intrepidity, and reflected nothing but honor upon the uniform they wore." BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1916 MORRIS FORCES CONTROL Bv D. H. M. Washington, Friday morning, Sept. 15—Over ten thousand visitors are in the city this week attending the eighteenth session of the Biennial Movable Committee of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, the Grand Patriarchic Council and the Grand Household of Ruth, the female department of the order. The sessions of the B. M. C. are being held at Convention hall and are presided over by Grand Master Edward H. Morris, of Chicago; the Patriarchic Council by Major General Lewis, while the Household of Ruth is presided over by Mrs. Mary A. Parker, Grand Worthy Superior. A joint session of the various departments was held on Monday morning when a number of addresses were delivered. District Commissioner Brownlow welcomed the visitors on behalf of the city government. He spoke of Washington as the metropolis of the race in this country and said they formed an integral part of the citizenship for which the city was proud. He also asserted that the new high school, now nearing completion will be the most advanced institution ever erected devoted exclusively to the secondary education of the race. Prof. Wm Pickens, dean of the college department of Morgan College, Baltimore, who responded to Commissioner Brownlow's address, vigorously attacked the "hyphenates," saying that the Negro in this country had always proved loyal and faithful. "I sometimes doubt," said Mr. Pickens, "whether the Negro's best friend are in the North or the South, but I am sure of one thing—that is, that the best friend the American white man has in all the world is the American Negro." Others who delivered addresses were Grand Master Morris, James Coleman, chairman of the local committee of arrangements; Mrs. Mary A. Parker, Mrs. Nora Taylor, of Chicago; Charles S. Hill, district grand master of the District of Columbia; Judge William R. Morris, of St. Paul, Minn.; Dr. I. L. Roberts, of Boston; Deputy Grand Master Julius C. Johnson, of Baltimore, and Jesse L. Nicholas, district grand secretary of Maryland. Dr. J. C. Norwood presided. Following the opening session, the B. M. C. got down to work. The opening session was devoted to the biennial address of the Grand Master, the reports of Grand Secretary James F. Needham, of Philadelphia and the Grand Treasurer, W. David Brown, as well as the report of the Grand Auditors, of which Rev. W. H. Mixon, of Alabama is chairman. The address of the Grand Master was a minute account of the activities of the order during the past two years. It showed that the membership of the order in the United States is four hundred thousand. The report of Secretary Needham showed that he had collected from various sources $56,241.28 during the past two years of which amount over fifty thousand dollars had been disbursed. It also showed that the total worth of the Sub Committee of Management was $169,194.53, of which $8,158.36 is in cash. The report of the auditors verified the accounts of the secretary and treasurer. MARYLAND FARES WELL The session on Tuesday was taken up with the appointment of committees. Charles S. Smith, of Chicago and James LaRoche, of Florida, were appointed secretaries of the convention; Rev. C. H. Pullett, of Maryland, was elected chaplain, while Jesse L. Nicholas, also of Maryland, was elected secretary to the Grand Master. W. E. Fletcher, of Annapolis, represented Maryland on the credentials committee and Prof. S. H. Long acted as the floor leader of the 109 Maryland delegates. The credentials committee reported nearly two thousand delegates present and entitled to vote. On Wednesday a number of propositions were voted upon, the most prominent being to increase the present per capita tax of six cents to ten cents, which was passed. Prominent among the delegates present is Mayor Ignacio Carballierio, of Bagannon, Porto Rico, who delivered an address and asked that the rituals and supplies for his district be printed in Spanish. His request was granted. A proposition was also passed empowering the Sub Committee of Management, to have the Odd. Fellows Journal printed monthly or bi-monthly. also to print the quarterly circular semi-annually. JONES TO GO. The closing session will take place this afternoon at which time the officers for the next two years will be elected. It is generally rumored that all the old officers will be elected with the probable exception of Rev. E. P. Jones, of Mississippi, grand director. It is said that his position will most likely be filled by R. E. Pharrow, of Atlanta, and leader of the Georgian delegation. DAVIS AND "LINK" ABSENT. To those who have visited many sessions of the B. M. C., the absence of Benjamin Davis and Henry Lincoln Johnson from the sessions caused more than passing comment. Davis, who in former years, was one of the most prominent figures in biennial sessions, was recently suspended for failing to obey the mandates of the Sub-Committee of Management. At the session held in Baltimore six years ago, he and Johnson were the "big cheese" when they succeeded in deposing Editor J. C. Ashbury of the Odd Fellows Journal. The names of these two big Georgians was only mentioned in the convention in an incidental way. Harry S. Cummings, of Baltimore, who was the right-hand man of Ben Davis in 1910 and was rewarded for his faithfulness by being elected attorney-general of the order from which he was shorn two years ago, was also noted among the "hasbeens." PROMINENT DELEGAAATES HERE Prominent among the delegates and visitors attending the convention are John C. Dancy, former Recorder of Deeds at Washington; Judge Robert H. Terrell, Joseph L. Jones, of Cincinnati; Lawyer Perry Howard, of Mississippi; Levi Williams, of Jersey City; Stephen H. Long, district grand master of Maryland; James H. Anderson, editor of the Amsterdam News; Editor J. H. Murphy, of the Afro-American; Prof. D. O. W. Holmes, of Baltimore; Mrs. Mary Talbert, of Buffalo, president of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs; Mrs. Annie R. Johnson and Mrs. Mary Burkett, of Maryland. FIGHT FOR MEETING PLACE The fight for the next biennial session has about narrowed down to two cities—New York and Chicago, and EDWARD H. MORRIS according to the wiseacres, the former city will get the next session. SOCIAL FEATURES A PLENTY There were social features galore, including many private receptions for the visiting host. A reception took place on the opening evening, followed by a pageant the following night. Moving pictures of the session in Boston two years ago caught the fancy of a large number of the delegates Wednesday night, while the big street parade of the Patriarchie regiments caught the fancy of the whole town Thursday. As the various regiments, resplendent in beautiful uniforms, marched through the streets, on the way to the American League Park, cheers went up after a regiment from some state passed groups of people from the same state Baltimore City Patriarchie, No. 9, made an imposing spectacle and was voiciferously applauded all along the route of the parade. A marching club of over three hundred Odd Fellows from Baltimore dressed in black coats white pants and cape, also received a great deal of applause from the nearly five thousand Marylanders who had come to the city to witness the parade. The line of march was crowded with thousands of people, and the American League Park, where the competitive drill took place, was crowded with persons anxious to see picking of the winners. HORSE DROPS DEAD Some excitement was caused by the of Robert Mahoney, dropping dead on Pennsylvania avenue near 7th street. Mahoney was thrown to the street and had one of his legs injured. The horse belonged to Rev. M. W. Clair, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church. The crowning social event was the ball at Convention hall last night, and the gorgeous costumes worn, by the ladies and the full dress uniforms of the men made the affair one long to be remembered. All of the leading Odd Fellows were there as well as the social leaders of this and other cities. The farewell event takes place tomorrow when the delegates will be taken on an excursion down the Potomac River. STATE BAPTISTS FARE WELL National Convention Gives to Maryland Pastors Important Posts. TO MEET IN MUSKOGEE Morris Faction Plans to Raise Large Sums for Various Purposes. Savannah, Ga., Sept. 14—After a largely largely attended session, the Original National Baptist Convention adjourned to meet at Muskogee, Oklahoma, next year. Baltimore was a formidable competitor and may get the 1918 session. Rev. W. J. Winston placed Baltimore in nomination. He was armed with invitations from Governor Harrington, of Maryland; Mayor Preston and the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association of Baltimore. The convention voted to raise $75,000 for education; $50,000 for foreign missions; $25,000 for domestic missions; $15,000 for the publishing house established last year after the split; $20,000 for general expenses; $10,000 for the Baptist Young People's Union and $5,000 for the benefit board. Rev. L. G. Jordan reported $29,000 collected for foreign missions. The proceedings went on as if there had been no division among the colored Baptists. Rev. E. C. Morris and the principal officers were reelected. MARYLAND'S REPRESENTATION Rev. J. H. Taylor was elected vice president for Maryland; Rev. W. J. Winston, member of the publishing board; Rev. P. Carter Neal, member of the B. Y. P. U. Board; Rev. Junius Gray, Board of Home Missions; Rev. R. T. Winn, Benefit Board; Revs. J. W. Jones and Jones Watkins, members of the Foreign Mission Board. All are Baltimoreans and constitute Maryland's representation. BOYD FACTION MEETS. Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 14—Apparently oblivious of the fact that a split occurred in Chicago in 1915, the National Baptist Convention, incorporated, met here at the same time their rivals were meeting in Savannah. This section is known as the Boyd faction. Mr. Boyd manages a large publishing house of the denomination at Nashville. Rev. E. P. Jones, of Vicksburg, Miss., made his first annual address as president. He eloquently portrayed conditions and asserted that his faction was the rightful one. Manager Boyd made a report for the publishing house, as did other officials. WHITE OFFICERS FOR HAITIAN CONSTABULARY Washington, Sept. 15—In keeping with its custom of excluding the Negro wherever possible, the government has ordered 35 officers of the United States Marine Corps to report for duty in the Haitian constabulary. The constabulary was organized under the treaty which this country secured from Haiti following the last revolution there. "BILLY" JOHNSON DEAD Chicago, Sept. 14—"Billy" Johnson of the original vaudeville team of Cole and Johnson, was killed by a fall from a second-story window of the Pioneer Club Monday night. GIRLS TO WORK IN MILLS. . . Hamburg, Pa., September 14.—At a meeting near here of the Pennsy-Association last Saturday, it was brought out that the scarcity of labor due to the European war had caused a number of mills in Philadelphia and New Jersey to give employment to colored girls from the South. It is said that knitting mill owners have found this class of help satisfactory and others may try the experiment. WILL REPAIR AT HOSPITAL Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 8.—Two white men and two colored men are in the hospital for repairs, the result of a mix up in the Western part of the city. Fists, knives, bullets etc. did the damage, all of which was the result of a free-for-all fight the cause of which the police have not yet found out. One innocent bysander is among the hospital patients. Springfield, Ill., September 15.—A big celebration of the 53rd anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will take place at Walnut Grove Park this Sunday, 120 aged colored people will be the guests of those behind the celebration. Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 14.—The annual excursion of the colored people from nearby points was given last Thursday, several thousand coming. The daily papers here commended the crowd on its orderliness. PRICE THREE CENTS "JIMCROW" CAMP FOR New York, Sept. 15—That only "Jim crow" accommodations are contemplated for colored volunteers who may want to enter the military training camp at Plattsburg, is indicated by correspondence passing between Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, and Major General Wood, commanding the Department of the East. Major General Wood's reply was in response to the following inquiry from Dr. DuBois: from Dr. DuBois: "The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People understands that colored men have been refused admittance to the training camp at Plattsburg. We write to ask if this has been done according to law and at your direction. If so, we ask what your future policy in the matter is going to be, and how far citizens of Negro descent are going to be discriminated against at this camp?" General Wood replied: "In response to inquiries concerning the camps for colored men, representatives of the race were informed early in the summer that if an attendance of 200 could be assured, a special camp would be established. The necessary number was not forthcoming, and the camp was not established." EPWORTH LEAGUERS Wayside, Md., Sept. 12—A large number of ministerial and lay workers attended the annual session of the Washington District Conference and Epworth League Convention at Shiloh M. E. Church, Rev. W. A. C. Hughez district superintendent, presided and Rev J. T. Reed was the entertaining pastor. The convention went on record, following the introduction of a resolution by Rev. D. D. Turpeau, as being opposed to a continuance of the liquor traffic in Prince Georges county. A number of discussions dealing with various phases of religious and uplift work took place during the session. Among those delivering addresses were: Rev. J. C. Sherill, of the Board of Foreign Missions; Rev. W. W. Lucas, assistant field secretary of the Epworth League; Rev. C. C. Jacobs, of the Board of Sunday Schools; Dr. J. O Spencer, president of Morgan College; Dr William Pickens, dean of the same school; Rev. C. A. Johnson, Dr. W. M. Clair, Rev W H. Dean and W. S. Jackson. The next session will be held at Sandy Springs, Md. ANNUAL MEETING OF MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY Easton, Md., Sept. 14—The 21st annual session of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society of the Baltimore A.M. E. Conference was held at Bethel A. M. E Church last Wednes, Thursday and Friday. Mrs. L. S. Flagg, who will be president for another year, presided. Missionary work in its various phases was discussed by a number of speakers. Mrs. J. H. Young, of Cambridge, made an effective plea for the cause of temperance. Among those who took part in the deliberations were: Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines, of Baltimore, in charge of the question box; Mrs. Smith, secretary of junior work; Mrs. J. A. Briscoe, of Annapolis; Mrs. C. H. Stepteau, of Washington; Mrs. I. N. Ross, wife of Bishop Ross; Mrs. Carson, of Denton; Mrs. Dora Murray, Mrs. R. A. Green, of Washington; Mrs. Fannie Sinims, of the same city and Miss M. I. Throckmorton, who made her annual report as secretary-treasurer. A tidy sum was distributed among the pastors with small charges. CHAPLAIN SCOTT WITH TENTH With the Tenth Cavalry, Mexico, Sept. 5—Chaplain O. J. W. Scott, who was recently transferred from the Twenty-fifth Infantry, is now with the Tenth Cavalry. He delivered a lecture to hundreds of white and colored soldiers Sunday night, advising them to be prepared when the Commander above calls on them for a final advance. BLUE RIDGE PASTOR ILL Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., Sept 14 Rev. Wilmore, pastor of the summer church here has been forced to return home on account of illness. WHITES ENTER NEGRO BLOCK Dallas, Tex., Sept. 13—The first complaint for alleged violation of the local housing segregation law was that filed last Wednesday by a colored family against whites, "invading" an block. HEROIC FIREMAN BURIED Washington, September 14—Mrs. James Henry Townsend, of Boston, widow of the heroic colored fireman who perished in the U. S. S. Memphis disaster, was here this week to attend the funeral of her husband. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery. Paterson, N. J., September 14—At its annual session here last week, the New Jersey Federation of Colored Women's Clubs condemned the labor unions for the exclusion of colored as-tisans. L2 Fate has indeed been unkind to us this summer, for what with the announcement of the enforced retirement of Howard Drew from the cinder path comes the news that Roye P. Morse, national junior 100 yard champion and senior 220 yard title holder has been shorn of his crown, thus leaving not a single man of color to claim the championship in any branch of field or track athletics. It happened in Newark, N. J., last Friday and Saturday, whehn the National Junior and Senior championships, of the Amateur Athletic Union were run. Morse did not take part in the junior runs on Friday, but entered the senior runs with the intention of retaining his honors in that division. He was second to the winner in the third heat of the 220 yard run, as was Irvin T. Howe, the former Colby college runner, but late of the Irish-American Athletic Club. But in the finals, however, Andy Ward, of Chicago ran Morse into submission and forced him again into second place. Howe finished fourth. In the century dash Morse was the victim of an adverse decision on the part of the judges, who often give the men of color "raw stuff" unless they win by a yard or more, for with Morse right behind the leader for the whole distance, by less than a half yard, his place was given to Alvah T. Meyer, and he (Morse) was eliminated entirely. It is hard enough to lose one's honors in a race of this kind, but to be kept out of a place entirely is certainly rubbing red pepper in an open sore. The bronzed-hued athletes were not left without some glory, however, for P. J. White, of the Salem-Crescents got third prize in the 220 yard junior run and the crack miller, Frank L. Jenkins, of the St. Christopher ran fourth in that event. In the hop-step and jump, L. LaBeet of the St. Christopher was fourth with a distance of nearly forty-four feet. In the half-mile event, another Salem-Crescent man in the person of Sandy Evans placed third. In the running broad jump; E. F. Jones of the Alpha Physical Club of New York took second place with a jump of 21 feet, 7 inches. BALTIMORE BOY IS CHAMPION Fighting Bob Cabrill, who lives at 220 East Street, this city, but who is at present with the 25th U. S. Infantry in Columbus, New Mexico, is still champion of the fighters of the Punitive Expedition sent into Mexico some time ago. Digger Smith, who held the championship of the 25th Infantry for the past two years, was put to sleep in the third round of what was scheduled to be a ten round bout, on Labor Day. As the referee counted the necessary ten seconds over the fallen gladiator, the 24th Infantry band played "Please go 'way and let me sleep." LOCAL TENNIS EXPERTS The Monumental City Tennis Club of this city will open its annual open-to-all National Tennis Tournament on the courts at Drudu Hill Park, this Monday, and continue every afternoon thereafter until Saturday. Players from Washington, Philadelphia and New York have been sent notification blanks and invited to enter the tourney. It is not unlikely that the national singles champion, Talley Holmes, of Washington, as well as the national mixed doubles champions, Miss Luce Slowe and Dr. John Wilkerson, the former of this city, will be seen in action here for the first-time this season. Of course all the local favorites will be on hand to contend for the honors to be shared, and naturally "Winnie" Braxston, Baltimore's own champion will be expected to make things 'interesting for the visitors. B. M. Rhetta, Ralph Reckling and L. N. Ross are also expected to take a leading part in the fight for championship honors. F. N. Cardozo, who will undergo an operation Sunday will be greatly missed from the local line-up. WINS SCHOLARSHIP Word has been received in this city that G. Raynar Browne, of Argyle avenue, has won a scholarship at the University, of Pittsburgh. Mr. Browne is the son of Mr. H. Grafton Browne, principal of a local school, and Mrs. Carrie Raynor Browne. Young Mr. Browne studied at the Colored High School here and was known as a bright student. PRIZE FIGHTER A HERO Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 8. —Christy Williams, a colored prize fighter saved the life of a three-year old white child when he dashed into the street and stopped a runaway horse. He threw the horse to the pavement and thereby saved the life of the child. WILL REPAIR AT HOSPITAL Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 8.—Two white men and two colored men are in the hospital for repairs, the result of a mix up in the Western part of the city. Fists, knives, bullets etc. did the damage, all of which was the result of a free-for-all fight the cause of which the police have not yet found out. One innocent bystander is among the hospital patients. MANY DELEGATES ATTEND SESSIONS The annual session of the Hagerstown District Conference was held at Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week. Ministers and laymen from all parts of the district, as well as a number of visitors, were in attendance. The presiding elder of the district, Rev. Dr. J. W. Norris, was in charge, and Rev. J. G. Martin was the entertaining pastor. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. J. G. Bryant, of Frederick. The following officers were elected: Secretaries, Revs. C. H. Young and C. H. Green; marshals, Rev. J. W. Armstrong and John Pleasants, and reporter, Rev. M. W. Traverse. An interest in debate on "Should Women Have Representation in the Annual and General Conferences" resulted in the women winning out. Those taking part in the discussion included: Rev. M. W. Traverse, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Rev. J. G. Bryant, Rev. J. H. Robinson, Rev. C. H. Murray, Rev. J. W. Norris and Rev. P. J. Jordan. In a discussion on the poor conditions of the colored county schools it was asserted that race newspapers and ministers must continually expose conditions. A committee was appointed to aid in the fight to make Maryland a "dry" State. Among others who took part in the proceedings were: J. W. Woodhous, J. Maxwell, S. W. Grunt, Elmer Henderson, M. Martin, Revs. A. L. Gaines, C. H. Stepteau, W. H. Manokoo, F. S. Dennis, C. E. Stewart, C. H. Harris, S. M. Johnson, J. C. McEaddy, J. O. Custis, A. B. Cillis, A. J. Mitchell, S. H. Cooper, R. A. Green, P. W. Wortham and John Jones. The Sunday School Convention Convened at Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, September 8, 9, and 10th. The sessions were largely attended, there being enrolled 107 delegates. Interesting papers relative to Sunday School work were discussed by representatives from the various schools. Fraternal greetings from the Baltimore, Easton and Potomac Districts were expressed by their respective superintendents—Messrs. G. S. Whyte, J. W. Woodhous and M. J. Keys. The reports from the schools showed 585 increases in enrollment, making a total of 2356 pupils in the Hagerstown District conversions, 189. Impressive Memorial services were held on Saturday afternoon for Geneva H. Butler, Advisory Council member, and Alverta L. Dorsey, superintendent Elliott City S. S. At night the normal course graduates held their exercises and received diplomas presented by the presiding elder, Rev. Norris. A special Centennial Celebration was observed on Sunday afternoon "African Methodism" being the subject. The officers follow: District Superintendent, E. A. Henderson; First Assistante Superintendent, Maude Belle; Second Assistant, Octavia Fisher; Third Assistant, J. E. Neal; Fourth Assistant, Daniel Garrett; Recording Secretary, M. Alice Johnson; Assistant Secretary, Bessie E. Taylor; Statistician, Ellin R. Ellisworth Hill; Pianist, Alma Thomas; Cradle Roll Supt, Ethel B. Johnson; Home Department, Eloise Pinder; Missionary Department Gertrude Johnson; Normal Course, Herbert M. Frisby, and Bible Class, Mary H. Smith. Elizabeth Jones, Elsie Truman, Vernon Scott, Matilda Matthews, James E. Waters, Bessie Greene, Clarence Blackeston, Nicholas Thornton, Bertha Soden and Lillie Fletcher are the other members of the council. REV. ALFRED YOUNG Rev. Alfred Young, author of the famous "Railroad Sermon," will preach a special sermon at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Duid H ll Ave., and Lanvale St., Sunday, Sept.-mber 17th, at 8.00 P. M. Subject: "The Old Ship of Zion" He will be acc. maniped by his chol and cong egatio . Everybody welcome. Revs. J. W. Sanders and Alfred Young, Pastors --- Rev. C. D. Hughes, pastor of the M. E. Church at Libertytown, Md., has returned from a visit to New York, Newark and Belair. At the latter place he attended the annual session of the Baltimore District Epworth League and Sunday School Convention. THE AFRO-AMERICAN DOC'S MEMORANDUM THE OPENING OF SCHOOL Well, skule are open once moar, and everybody are verry sorry, only a few beeing glad and they was glad jus wen the princepul was around, for after he left they was sorry jus like the rest of us. We opened up this morning with singing and the like, and Harry Orbs got to krying the first thing. The princepul wanted to know what the truble was, Harry saying he felt so happy to be back to school agen, but he told we boys that it was jus the other way. He was krying to think that for every day except Saturday he will have to wash his face and hands, coam his hair and the like and go to skule. It are kwite bad say we all. We wod like to maik the following announcement: That new fellow who are so ugly that none of the girls care much for him, maid a avirig of 9$ in his entrance x-aminashun, and the new fellow who are so good looking that the girls are crazy over him, maid a avirig of 28. -Indickitiv of the fack that bewy dont strenthen the intellect one bit. Hal Chaucer are that up a skeam bi which he won't have to go to skule this year if it wurks alrite. It are terry good say we all and we hope it will. He says he are been called to preach, and are going to tell his farther who are the preacher up to the church about it. If it wurks out alrite, Hal will preach instead of going to skule, for preachers dont go to skule say we all. We will wate, and if everything goes well, we will all get called to preach. Hal will tell him tomorrow, and will cummence getting his furst surmum reddy if his further says he can preach. The princepul sent Jack Betts out this morning after ten black gum switches, saying that he are reddy for battle. Every body says they are going to be berry good, so if he uses them he will use them on hisself. Dickey Hughes are having a little trouble with his shews, it beeing that they cry so loud. He are soaking them in cole oil. It is too bad and we are clad that it aint we. Pop, said I to pop tonight, are you good at mathematics? Mathematics, said pop, well I used to be called the Kelli Millur of the skule by my old skule mates. Alrite, said I, wurk this one for me please. Alrite said pop. A train, said I. Yes, said pop. Just a minit, said I. Dont get xsited pop. And dont you get smart, said pop. A train runs for ten hours. She makes the furst mile in twenty thousandths of a seckun. Great Skot, said pop. That aint reely so, said I. Its just in the example. She runs the next 100 miles in sixty millionths faster than she run the furst mile. Whoever hurd such talk, said pop. Sixty millionths of a seckun faster, I meen. Procede on, said pop. And for the rast of the journey she runs every other mile in. 119 of a minit, and every other mile in. 200 of an our. Wat is the avirig rate per mile, and how many miles does she run? Wat book are that xsample in, sed pop. The book that I thot up said I. Go to bed said pop. Wich I did.—Indictikity of the fact that when skule starts, your troubles starts. So I are finishing this in bed. DANIEL S. RIDOUT RELEASED ON HABEAS CORPUS Had Been Charged With Exerting Undue Influence Over His White Employer. An attempt to keep a colored man in the House of Correction for a year for "alleged exercise of an undue influence over a white man was frustrated last Friday, when Judge Dawkins, of the City Court, released John Fisher from custody on a writ of habeas corpus, sued out by Attorney George L. Pendleton. The commitment was decided to be illegal, as the colored man was only stated to "be found guilty of the offence of being a public nuisance and a disturber of the public peace." It appears that Fisher, who had been a farm hand employed by Frank Johnson, of Somerset county, was arrested on August 23, and charged by Mollie Johnson, the employer's wife, with exercising undue influence over her husband. Johnson was arrested at the same time on a charge of alleged disturbance of the peace preferred by his wife. He was taken to Princess Anne, Md., where he was tried later, thus preventing him from appearing in behalf of Fisher, who was tried and sentenced at Crisfield. Johnson was acquitted. It was made to appear that the colored man exercised undue influence the employee desired "social equality" over Johnson, that they ate together, had slept in the same room and that. The facts are, according to those who know: Both men were kept out rather late sometimes by their farm work, that, as farmers do many times, they sometimes ate at the same table; and that they both belonged to the same religious sect—the Church of Brethren. Fisher had been baptized in the white church of the seet, but had joined the colored church. Johnson had later joined the white church. Mrs. Fisher, it is said, thought Johnson might meddle in her affairs as The official from the sheriff's office, who came after the men, is said to have manacied both together and talked grumly to them. When Fisher was taken to the House of Correction, some of the officials, it is claimed; sneered that he would never "exercise undue influence over them." It is also said that they refused to let Attorney Pendleton to have a copy of the commitment, but the attorney's insistence made them. G. B. Timanus, a brother of the former Mayor, is superintendent there. 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Mr. Horace Fitchett is on the sick list. Quarterly conference will be held at Bethel Church Sunday and Monday. Rev. S. H. Cooper will be in charge. Woman's Day services will be held the second Sunday in October. TOWSON HAPPENINGS Towson, Md., Sept. 14—More than a dozen babies are at work in the Mt. Calvary Church baby rally. Mrs. Sarah Holt is spending the week in Harford county. Rev. Randall was the principal speaker at the Labor Day celebration at Mt. Zoar A. M. E. Church. He spoke on National Preparedness and the Negro. Mrs. Mary Rodman and her mother Mrs. Taylor, who spent the summer at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, have returned to Baltimore. Mrs. Annie Dolman, who has been summering at Slasconect, Mass., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Dolman. Mr. Vernie Jackson and Miss B. Polson, of Long Green, Md., were married at the residence of Rev. Randall last Saturday. A score of local Odd Fellows left today to participate in the parade in Washington. Mr. Benjamin Johnson and Mrs. Matilda Augins represent the local lodges at the convention. The public school here opens on Monday. Mrs. Ada Young has been to visit her mother Mrs. Harriet Barker, of Martinsburg. Her mother returned with her. Mrs. Mary Wise, of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs. H. L. Ames. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coleman entertained Rev. Randall at dinner Thursday evening. Mr. William Rogers, of New Orleans, is visiting his nice, Mrs. Clara Smith, of Lennox avenue. Mrs. Josephine Williams of Baltimore, is also Mrs. Smith's guest. Mrs. Rachel Parker was called to Prospect. Va., on account of the serious illness of her father. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS Pocomoke, City, Mr., Sept. 14—Mrs. Margaret Morse and Mrs. Evelyn Everett, of Norfolk, V.A., spent Sunday here as the guest of Mrs. Thomas W. Philip on their way to Philadelphia. Mrs. Laura Selby, of Philadelphia is visiting Mrs. Mary and Esther Coston. Prof. and Mrs. S. H. Long are spend ing sometime in Washington. Mr. Mack Hall, of Onancock, Va., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ashbury Marshall. Mr. Frazier Wharton, of Accomac, Va., passed thru here Monday enroute to Girdletree. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Tull entertained at supper on Monday night, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Bond, Prof. and Mrs. Oliver H. Bond and Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Gunby. Mrs. Amanda Fleids left Saturday for Baltimore and Washington. MMs. Margaret Kealing returned home Monday after spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Hannah Dix. Rev. Addison and Mr. Issac Collier are attending the Odd Fellows' convention in Washington. Mrs. Surah Ballard is confined to her home on account of sickness. Mr. James Shorter returned home Monday after spending the summer at Ocean Clyt. at Ocean City. Mr. Raymond Gunby who has been sick for several weeks on account of sickness is able to be out again. Mrs. Mamie Myers and daughter, Mrs. Lena Travers, of Baltimore, are visitors in the city. CHARLOTTE HALL NEWS Charlotte Hall, Md., Sept. 14.—The camp meeting at John Wesley was well attended Sunday. Rev. R. S. Hoagland and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dent Sunday. Church in the morning. Rev. W. H. Williams was in Charles county Sunday morning. The Misses Briscoe were the guest of Miss Harris Sunday. Mr. John L. Butler, Miss Gladys and Beatrice Butler and Mr. Hyde Wade, of Washington, were the guests of Miss Mary A. Mack. Mrs. Rachel Gross has returned home after a pleasant visit to her mother, Mrs. Ellen Brooks. Mrs. Willis Tolson and Mr. Spencer Thomas has returned to their homes in Baltimore. LETHERVILLE NEWS Lutherville, Md. Sept. 14.—Mr.Garrett and Mr. Johnson, of Govans, were here Sunday and assisted Mr. J.Carroll with his class service. Mrs. Addie Taylor has returned home after visiting her parents in Virginia. Miss Julia Carroll has returned home after a pleasant stay with her sisters, Mrs. Lena Purnell, of Watch Preague, Va. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Brown attended the convention at Belair. Mr. Henry T. Ayers attended the B. M. C. at Washington. Mr. Lenox Johnson, Mrs. Emerline Winder and Master Purnell Johnson attended the camp at Fallston last Sunday. Mrs. Janle Lee and two children, visited her sister, Mrs. Lina Frazier, Sunday. Miss Mary E. Johnson has returned after visiting friends in Hagerstown. Mrs. Mary Johnson, Mrs. Eliza Carter and Miss Mary E. Johnson spent four days with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Waters, of Harford county. DAISY HAPPENINGS Daisy, Md., Sept. 14.-Miss Elsie May Robinson, grandmother of Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, died at her home last Saturday. She was a member of the Epworth League and Sunday School at Daisy. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. David Keets at Daisy M. E. Church Monday. Rev. Nicholas Snowden, a retired preacher of Mt. Zion Church, filled the pulpit at Daisy last Sunday. week with Mrs. Joseph Gather. Mr. Joseph Galither is attending the B. M. C. at Washington. Mr. David T. Johnson is visiting friends in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Va. Miss Leolia Christian, of Frederick, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Catherine Dutton. Mr. Savoy Jones, of Cleveland, O., visited Mrs. Annie Dorsey last Saturday. Mr. Lewis Crawford, of Frederick, attended the funeral of Miss Elsie Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Harriday and Mr. and Mrs. Sedrick, of Baltimore, visited Mrs. Rebecca Harriday last Sunday. Miss Anna Jenkins, of Baltimore, visited her grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Hackett Sunday. Mr. Lloyd Andrew Jane and Herbert Prettyman, Mr. John Williams and Albert Howard, of Baltimore were here Sunday. Mrs. Julia Powell returned home daughters. Mrs. Anna Williams and Mrs. Carrie Marlowe, of Baltimore. Mr. John Fornece has returned home to Frederick after spending four weeks with Mrs. Anna Dorsey. BERKLEY HAPPENINGS Berkley, Md., Sept. 14.—Mrs. Nora Bradford of Chester, Pa., was buried from Hosanna Church Wednesday morning. She was 27 years old and is survived by a husband, Mr. Maurice Bradford, and a host of relatives. She was an active member of the A. M. E. Church in Chester and beloved by all. Rev. Williams of Philadelphia had charge of the services, assisted by Rev. Drummond of Chester and Rev. Ford of Berkley. Hosanna camp will end Sunday, September 17. Rev. R. E. Ford preached in the morning and Rev. Mc. Farland of Aberdeen preached in the afternoon. Mr. Oscar Bowser of Govanstown, Md., is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Keziah Presberry is spending some time with her son, Mr. Horace Presberry of Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. Susan A. Presberry is on the sick list. Mr. Benjamin Cain, of Cecil county spent Sunday with his mother. Mr. John Wilson, of Philadelphia, is visiting relatives here. Mr. Thomas Prigg, of Philadelphia, recently visited relatives here. SYKESVILLE HAPPENINGS Sykesville, Md., Sept. 14.—Dr. and Mrs. D. Grant Scott, Miss Lavinia Watkins, Mrs. Manie Smith, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Davis and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Squirrell and family motored here from Baltimore and were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Talbott. Rev. M. Williams preached at Johnsville and White Rock Sunday. Mrs. Mannie Talbott is visiting her mother, Mrs. Muggle Hackett. Mrs. Lottie Collins has returned home after a delightful stay at Belair, attending the Epworth League and Sunday School Convention. The tournament was largely attended last Saturday. Rev. Lewis, of New Market, preached at White Rock on Thursday evening. The Sunday School of Johnsville Church will hold its annual picnic Saturday afternoon. Mrs. W. T. Greenwood and her granddaughters are visitors here. Mr. Augustus Rheubottom will hold a lawn fete this Saturday. M. and Mrs. Oliver Norris have moved to Baltimore. The schools will reopen on the 25th of September. Mrs. E. L. Bruce the noted singer, will sing at Mt. Gregory Church next Sunday, also at St. Lukes Church. ELKTON NEWS Elkton, Md., Sept. 14.—A large number of Cedar Hill folks visited Bethel camp last Sunday. Brother William Tolbert preached Sunday afternoon and Presiding Elder D. G. Hill at night. Mrs. Susan Wilson is still very ill. Mrs. Harriette Trusty is able to be out again. Mrs. Harriette Milburn is in Philadelphia visiting her grandson. Thomas Holland is very sick with the typhoid fever. Miss Estella Simpers is convalescing. Miss Rachel Simpers has returned to her home from Ocean City. Mrs. Adelia Young has returned to her home at Cecilton, Md. Mrs. Matilda Ward is very ill. HARPERS FERRY HAPPENINGS Harpers Ferry. W. Va. Sept. 14.—Rev. and Mrs. G. W. W. Jenkins have returned from a two-week vacation. Rev. Dotson of Leesburg, Va., is spending a few days with friends in Charlestown, W. Va. Miss Mamie and Harry Shellton, after a delightful vacation with their parents here have returned to Pittsburgh and Braddock, Pa. Storer College will re-open next Tuesday. Mrs. Robinson has been appointed teacher at Knoxville, Md. CRISFTELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., September 14.—Rev. C. A. Tindley, of Philadelphia, preached at Cedar Grove Park last Thursday evening. Mrs. Mary L. Stirling and her sister, Miss Annie Showell, have returned to Wilmington and Philadelphia. Miss Lottie Huggins has returned from Philadelphia. Mrs. Maggie Keeling, of Philadelphia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Marie Wicks. Rev. C. S. Spriggs and Mr. Waters, of Wilmington, were entertained at supper by Mr. and Mrs. W. Wicks, Monday evening. A jolly bunch motored here from Pocomoke City last Thursday. They included: Mrs. Georgie Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Lorie Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Gunby. They were the guests of Mr. Wethewis Wicks. ANNAPOLIS HAPPENINGS Annapolis, Md., September 14. Dr. D. P. Seaton preached an able sermon at Mt. Moriah Church Sunday evening. Mrs. Susan Brown and Mrs. Susie Scott, of Baltimore, spent a few days with Mrs. Laura Bulay. Master Warren Scott, who has been spending the summer here, has returned to Baltimore. The funeral of Mr. Benjamin Little, a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows, was held last Thursday at Asbury M. E. Church. Rev. E. S. Williams officiated. L. Ellsworth Toomey, manager of the Troubadours, will be here at the Assembly Rooms on October 2. Miss Marie Brighton, of Frederick, Md., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Garcia. The funeral of Mr. Joseph Williams, a well known barber here, was held at Mt. Moriah Church Inst Wednesday. Rev. J. A. Eriscoe officiated. Mrs. C. Parker, who has been quite sick, is improving. Mr. Thomas Kirby is visiting his daughter in Cape MAY, N. J. The First Baptist Church is holding its annual carnival. CHASE HAPPENINGS Chase, Md., September 14.—Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown gave their friends an outing at the residence of Mrs. Mollie Brown, of Bengues, Md. The guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown, Mrs. W. C. Harris, Miss V. E. Harris, Mrs. Hester Douglass, Miss Ada E. Davis, Mrs. Robert Lewis, Mrs. Thomas Green and nephew. Mrs. Robert Lewis and son are visiting Mrs. Thomas Green; also Mr. Robert Lewis and sister, Miss Geneva Lewis. Mrs. Hester Douglass is visiting Mrs. N. C. Harris at Bengues, Md., also Mr. and Mrs. G. Jackson of Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alexander, of Chester, Pa., motored down to the home of Mrs. James Berry to spend the week-end. CHESTERTOWN NEWS Chestertown, Md., September 14.—A very interesting literary program was rendered last Sunday evening at James M. E. Church, under the direction of Mrs. Annie Bell. The junior choir rendered music for the occasion. Miss Elizabeth Frisby presided at the organ. Rev. W. H. H. John has organized a record committee to help keep tab on the number in attendance for the day. They are the following: Mrs. Hattie Jones. Mrs. Rachel Cann. Messrs. Walter Banton and John Thomas. The officers of Bethel A. M. E. Church had their annual excursion to Brown's Grove Monday, 590 went. Those visiting here are: Mrs. Elsie Clayton, of Chester, Pa., Mrs. Frances Blake, Mr. Thomas Cooper, of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. Janie Stevens and son Bertle, of New Jersey. Those who attended the W. M. Missionary Convention at Easton were: Mrs. Edith Bailey, Rachel Johnson, Maggie Graves and Miss Annie E. Oliver. FREDERICK HAPPENINGS Frederick, Md., September 14.—Miss Blanche Beane, of Laytonville, spent the week-end as guest of Dr. and Mrs. U. G. Bourne. Mrs. Robert Atkins has returned from a visit to New York where she was the guest of Mrs. Annie Nichols. Miss Delta Jenkins, Ermeine Wansell and Rebecca Chambers attended the Epworth League and S. S. Convention which convened in Bel Air. Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Bryant have returned from Baltimore. Rev. and Mrs. W. A. English are in Baltimore. Messrs. Roger and Bernard Williams and Miss Amy Williams, of Hagerstown, were the guests of Mrs. John Makel on Sunday. Mrs. Mary Matthews, of Baltimore, was the guest of Mrs. Addle McCormick, of North Bentz street Sunday, September 3. The public schools opened on Monday, September 4th with a large enrollment. Miss Elsie Trueman has returned from Baltimore where she was a delegate to the Hagerstown District S. S. Convention. The Olympia Orchestra, of Hagerstown, gave a shirt waist dance at the Nazarite Hall on Tuesday night. A large crowd attended. Quite a number of persons expect to attend the B. M. C. in Washington on Thursday. Miss Rebecca Chambers was sent as a delegate from Abary M. E. Church S. S. to the convention at Belair, has returned home. Miss Ermeine Wansel also has returned home. Ignatius Snowden was the guest of Rev. Johns of Baltimore. CARROLL HAPPENINGS Carroll, Md., September 14.—Miss Esther Thomas, who was the guest of Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Georgia Jones, has returned home in company with Miss Florence Trusty, of Philadelphia. Mrs. John W. Thomas and Mr. Herbert Robinson, who were the guests of Mrs. Missouri Palmer, of Philadelphia have returned home from the Elks' Convention. Miss Florence Trusty, of Philadelphia, spent a delightful evening in Gettetsburg, and was the guest of Mr. Asbury Neil, of Washington on Thursday. The lawn fete held on Leeds street by the C. D. Social, was quite a success. Mr. George Davis, of Philadelphia, was delayed in his trip to Baltimore by the death of Miss Louise Davis, a relative. LONGGREEN JOTTINGS Longgreen, Md., September 14.—On last Sunday Rev. Thomas Hammond filled the pulpit at the afternoon and evening services of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church camp. FASTON HAPPENINGS Easton, Md., Sept. 14—Mrs. Amanda Dockins, and daughters, of Baltimore, were recent guests of relatives here. Miss Artie and Nettle Roberts are here from New York, visiting their mother. Mrs. Annie Cause and daughter, Gladys, are visiting Mrs. Emily Dobson. Mrs. R. H. Gibson and daughter, Emma have gone to Arkansas City, Mo. Mr. Wm. J. Bently, of Baltimore, and Miss L. Bentley, of Annapolis, were called here on account of the serious illness of their father. Miss Nina Gibson is home after spending some time with friends in Denton. Miss Ethel Raisin is here visiting friends. Messrs. Arthur and William Bailey are home from Atlantic City. Miss Lena Pinkett has returned from a trip to Atlantic City. Mrs. Adalie Doughess is improving from a serious illness. Mr. Elwood Raisin is on the sick list. ```markdown ``` COOKSVILLE NEWS Cooksville, Md., September 14.—Rev. S. D. Snoden and Mrs. Mary D. Parker rae in Washington as delegates to the B. M. C. and Household of Ruth. Prof. Owens spent the week-end with Prof. Howard and Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Dorsey. Miss Mildred Bell is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Dorsey. Miss Lemas has returned to Washington, after visiting her sister, Mrs. Howard. John, Howell and Maxwell Howard have gone to Washington to attend school. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Parker, Mr. Dennis Parker and Mrs. Wright motored from Chester, Pa., Sunday and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jones. Miss Hattie Smith, of Catonsville, Md., spent the week-end with her cousin, Miss Lucille Jones. CATONSYILLE HAPPENINGS Miss Margaret Moore, of Baltimore, visited Miss Josephine Squirrell last week. Mrs. Ethel White left Tuesday for Havre de Grace, where she, her husband and daughter will spend two weeks. Mr. Levi Dorsey who spent the summer at Spring Lake has returned to Catonsville. The public school will open Monday. Miss Gertrude Snowden gave a beautifully arranged dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Mary Scott and Mr. Purnell Scott who spent the summer in New Jersey. Miss Annie Snowden is confined to her bed by illness. 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Showing the wonderful doins and new opportunities of the Colored People, a seller, $10.00 per day, ask for terms, write quick. Austin Jenkins Co., 8th St., Washington, D. C. ```markdown ``` The Afro-American Published every Saturday at the AFRO- AMERICAN BUILDING, 628 N. Eutaw Street, by the AFRO-AMERICAN COMPANY. J. H. MURPHY, MANAGER We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication must have the writer's signature. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. In changing the marriage ritual from "love, honor and obey" to "love, honor and keep" the Episcopal church will not only meet the objections of the modern prospective bride but add a necessary blow against the divorce evil. BACK TO SCHOOL. The extraordinary success of German methods in the battles of the present war are attributable says the Crown Prince to the Wille zum Siege animating the German people. Whether this is true or not it is remarkable how avowed determination to do will affect any effort to accomplish. Parents and children are agreed that if they can get safely over the first weeks of a school term, the remainder will be comparatively easy. The awkwardness experienced by many children in accommodating themselves to new teachers and new playmates is a real difficulty in their lives. For those children who are off to school for the first time this difficulty is many times magnified because it is the first separation from home and mother. Nevertheless this awkwardness and homesickness in children have got to be faced and overcome and it is the attitude of the parent often that makes the task light or hard. If the parents face all of the little trials that come up in the school lives of their youngsters with the determination to have the child "stick it out and win" that is the attitude that the child will speedily gain toward its work. Such an attitude of pluck and determination is one that is needed not only in school work but in the work of life, and whether this simple expression or the more intellectual "Willie zum Siege" is employed, it does not take a scholar to recognize that stick-to-it-iveness is necessary to success. COLORED PLAYERS AT COLONIAL Toward the end of last year, when the Afro-American severely arraigned the promoters of such plays as "Dark-town Pollies," "Broadway Bastus," and "Darkydom," because these names suggested a type of low Negro minstrelsy that should be thrown into the discard, many of our readers will recall the reply of Mr. Lester Walton dramatic critic and play promoter, printed in our issue of December 11, 1915. In defence of the New York play promoters, Mr. Walton said: "When you go to the men who control the剧院 and circuits, one of the first questions asked is 'What is the name of your show?' Tell him some name that is not distinctly Negro and he would promptly tell you that the public would not know that it was a colored show by such a title. And when the manager refers to the publis, he has in mind white theatre goers, for no colored show can be supported any length of time by colored patronage only. But the Afro-American was not convinced that the public would not support a better type of show. "Broadway Rastus" and the rest might have been good burlesques, but should it be said that this was the only kind of dramatic effort of which colored people were capable? Commenting on Mr. Walton's reply in the same issue, these columns continued: "To white audiences, Broadway Rastus" possibly may stand for the simple, childish and therefore blundering Negro in the new civilization. The position of the race in the United States is too critical for the average Negro to appreciate a burlesque of this kind. He is too busy developing another side, and getting that side before the people of the country. When play promoters like Mr. Walton and others realize this striving for better things in the heart of the new generation, and use their genius in putting it on the stage, audiences and colored theatres will be at their disposal for the new message." The support given the colored players of the Quality Amusement Company in New York, Philadelphia and Washington during the past year is good evidence that colored shows can be maintained by colored patronage. And the appreciation attendant upon the reopening of the Colonial Theatre this city, during the past week is further indication that the public has been awaiting for just this kind of play that "instructs as well as amuses." "When the colored theatrical public is big enough to support colored shows and the patronage of white theatre goers is not needed; when cities of large colored population, Baltimore in particular, can furnish large colored theatres under colored management, conditions will be such that the friendly consideration of white managers will not be necessary," said Mr. Walton just nine months ago, and lo, that time is already here. The successful presentation of the standard American drama by colored players to colored audiences means the loosening of the strangle hold that ragtime has kept around the throat of a naturally theatre-loving people. It means too that from the standard drama as model plays dealing specifically with race life in America will find their way upon the stage and into the hearts of the theatre public. Eventually the demand for race plays will exceed the demand for standard plays, and the effort to supply this demand will bring out writers of greater and greater dramatic genius until in the language of the stage the colored dramatist will be said to have "arrived" PAPER SHORTAGE High price of labor and serious shortage of raw materials for the manufacture of paper, including rags and old papers were two of the reasons given for the high price of print paper by the officials of the American Paper Manufacturers when they were called into conference with President Wilson recently. How this effect the cost of producing this newspaper can be seen from the following: One year ago print paper of the kind used in the Afro-American cost $3\frac{1}{2}$ cents per pound. Today it costs $6\frac{1}{2}$ cents per pound, nearly double the price last year, and it is constantly rising. Whereas the paper in one Afro-American was worth one-third of a cent, it is worth today over two-thirds of a cent and is fast approaching the value of one cent. This means that very soon $1\frac{1}{2}$ cent per copy shall cover the cost of printing the paper, because the wholesale price of the Afro to agents is only $1\frac{1}{2}$ cents. Many of the daily and weekly papers in the country, unable to weather this sharp price in the cost of producing their publications have been forced to suspend issue. Others have met the situation by increasing the subscription price or by decreasing the number of pages. A combination of the smaller newspapers is asking Congress to legislate to prevent further raise in paper that will put them out of business. When the unprecedented rise in paper prices was imminent the Afro-American hid in an enormous pile of print paper, enough to last for several months. If when this store is exhausted, paper is still high, our subscribers may be cared upon to bear a part of the increase. But in the meantime, the Afro is still three cents a copy and one dollar per year. AGITATING NOT COMPLAENSING When Dr. Moton speaking to the people of Virginia last week advised them to "boost themselves" and quit complaining about being a downtrodden race, it was accepted as very good advice. It does seem like going a bit too far when J. Silas Harris, president of the National Negro Educational Congress has the following to say in the Washington Post: "If the professional Negro agitator will put in as much time in honest endeavor to prove himself worthy of the rights that he now has, and less time in 'howling' about those denied him, the day is not far distant when the race will be recorded every same consideration for which it contends." To quit complaining and get to work is one thing and to stop agitating for rights is another. For any one who would be willing to follow the advice of J. Silas Harris, this letter of a white woman in the same issue of the Post is enlightening. "It is not complimentary to the white woman of the Southern states to deny them representation in government on pretense of the fear of the colored women, when white men have so arranged the voting restrictions that in the south, white supremacy is complete." The stand of Secretary of War Baker against the bill introduced in Congress to prohibit the enlistment of colored troopers and the appointment of the wife of Bishop Walters to a hundred dollars a month federal position look like eleventh hour concessions of the Democrats in the effort to move the colored vote in its direction. Nothing doing. The voice of Maine is the voice of the country. Dean Pickens is not far wrong in his doubt as to whether the Negro's best friend is in the South or in the North. "Of only one thing we are certain," says the Dean, "the best friend the American white man has in all the world is the American Negro." When a fusillade of bullets whistled over the heads of the First Separate Eatallion at Warren, Arizona, last week, four companies turned out immediately to repulse this newest indignity upon the victims of the watch- ful waiting policy. But such is the life of the border militiaman, the expected Mexicans proved to be ranchmen firing at stray dogs and using repeating rifles. AT THE CLOSED GATE OF JUSTICE Betrayed, like him whose woe-dim- med eyes gave bliss. Still must one succor thoses who brought one low; a nag Which is to us white freedom's em- phasis. Ah! one must love when truth and justice lag, To be a Negro in a day like this. To be a Negro in a day like this. Demands rare patience—patience that can wait In utter darkness. 'Tis the path to miss, And knock, unheeled, at an iron gate, To be a Negro in a day like this. To be a Negro in a day like this— Alas! Lord God, what evil have we done? Still shines the gate, all gold and ame- thyst, But I pass by, the glorious goal un- kissed, "Merely a Negro"—in a day like this won. James D. Corrothers in the Century WHAT OTHERS SAY TWENTY-FIVE YEARS FOR THE AURO-AMERICAN. The Afro-American, a wide awake, ably edited weekly paper of Baltimore, Md., owned and published by Mr. John H. Murphy, recently celebrated its twenty-fifth year as a race journal. To keep a paper going twenty-five years consecutively, especially one of the character of our confere, is no small Job. Congratulations to Mr. Murphy. Congratulations to the homes into which the Afro-American makes weekly visits. —Christian Index. GOOD APPEARING NUMBER The twenty-fifth anniversary of the "Afo-American" of Baltimore, the issue of last week, was a good appearing number. A whole page was devoted to the educational progress of a quarter of a century, and which has to do with the schools of Baltimore. Other valuable information was given much of which was illustrated by the likeness of individuals and places. In all respects the number was a worthy effort and a right effort if we would keep in line with the march of civilization. —Indianapolis Freeman UPSETTING THE TRADITIONS OF THE SOUTH All that we have been taught is upset by reports of arrests of Negroes for attempting to leave the South and work in the North. If it had not been for the black man, the South would be a paradise. Why not, then, speed him on his way, and thus avoid having to deport him? Yet some stupid officer of the law has arrested the manager of the Savannah, Ga., Tribune for sending labor out of the State and seventeen Negro boys for trying to go. These particular youths were headed for the tobacco fields of Connecticut. Obviously, they should have been encouraged to carry out their intention, and at the same time the North should have been invited to watch and see how undesirable they would prove as laborers. Here was a great chance for getting the North to understand at last the Southern point of view. But it will be lost if Georgians are not stopped. The manager of the Savannah Tribune was allowed to depart, but at another point, Negroes were arrested. Of course, the Sheriffs are only following the letter of the law against sending labor out of the State, but who will believe that such a law was ever meant to include Negroes? One would think that the Mayor of the city like Savannah would know better than to discourage a movement that would solve the South's chief problem at a stroke. New York Evening Post THE DEPARTURE OF A STRONG FRIEND OF THE RACE To the Editor of the Afro-American: Sometimes I greatly fear that the great body of Negro people are either ignorant of, or fail in appreciation of the noble service constantly rendered our race by many conspicuousleaders of the white race. There has recently passed into eternal life one of the most valliant and true of the illustrious number of white men, who, during the past half century, have wrought most bravely for the perfect and absolute equality of the Negro with all the other races of the earth, the late Rev. Dr. William Hayes Ward, for such a long while, Editor of the "Independent." I shall not attempt a tribute to Dr. Ward. Especially, after reading the beautiful words of Dr. W. S. Scarborough, of Wilberforce, do I feel my utter incapacity for such a task. And, hence, for the benefit of your readers, I quote the following from the admirable tribute of Dr. Scarborough: "He has virtually devoted his life to the interests of the race, to its emancipation, to its education, to its struggles, to its ambitions, to its possible future, without a particle of prejudice. Believing that God made mankind all of one blood and that the Negro should have free enjoyment of the rights and privileges of any human being and of any American citizen. Dr. Ward arrayed himself always on that platform and fearlessly fought the battles of a weak and defenseless people. "Prescription, segregation, mob violence, lynchings, denial of vote, all race distinctions, all the thousand and one Indignities, persecutions and cruelties and crimes against the Negro wherever practised, have found in him one who denounced vigorously and unsparingly all such as unlawful, unjust, unchristian and inhuman. His work did not stop with his strenuous endeavors to right the wrongs done the Negro, but he maintained that the education of the race should be of the highest type; declared and demonstrated its intellectual capacity thru many Negro contributions to the Independent on all lines of thought; and he never wavered in his alligiance. Public opinion never caused him to swerve from the course he deemed right in regard to the race" LATE LITERARY NEWS THE CHAMPION MAGAZINE THE CHAMPION MAGAZINE The Champion Magazine, a survey of Negro Achievement, edited by Fenton Johnson, the poet, and published in Chicago is the latest addition to the increasing number of monthly publications. The initial number gives the mission of the magazine as one of reconciliation of the races, a striving to produce a better feeling between black and white. At the same time it states: "The Champion Magazine will do all in its power to impress upon the world that it is not a disgrace to be a Negro, but a privilege." The editors feel that their task will be a new one in that "this is the first magazine to recognize the importance of theatricals, music and athletics." Following this policy "Journey to the World of Stage and Music" by Scrip, and "Champions I Have Known" by Binga Dismond, the athlete, ar two of the feature articles of the September number. "Colored Citizens and the Campaign" by George W. Harris, "Carriazal" by Wm. Pickens, "Inauguration of Dr. Moton" by John Felton, "The Outlook of the Negro in Literature" by George W. Ellis, "Waco Horror Stirs to Action" by Roy Nash, together with a short story, poetry, pictorial review of recent events of interest and timely editorials make up a readable magazine of a very high order. The experiment of a monthly publication appealing for popular support and offering reviews of the songs, music and athletics as special inducements in addition to the other features, will be watched with interest. The best selling magazine of the present is the Cosmopolitan, which features short stories. This is not saying that the Champion ought to go and do likewise, for the soil in its selected field, is virgin, and the initial number has the carmacks of success. DRYE HOLD MEETING An enthusiastic meeting of women supporters of the Local Option Dill was held at the residence of Mrs. Minnie Harvey, 630 W. Lafayette avenue, Tuesday evening, and it was decided to work ardently for the success of the "drys." The Seventeenth ward was organized, and a chairman appointed for each precinct. The following officers were selected: Mrs. Minnie Harvey, chairman; Miss Ida K. Cummings, secretary and Mrs. Laura Thomas, treasurer. Mrs. Mary F. Handy, is president of the women's auxiliary aiding the temperance cause. DEACONS ILL Mr. Henry P. Waters, who has been ill at his home, 116 W. Henrietta St. for the past four months, suffering from paralysis, remains in a practically unchanged condition. He is the senior deacon at Union Baptist Church Mr. E. H. Fisher, another deacon of the church is convalescing at his home 1143 Park avenue, from a recent operation. TO REMODEL CHURCH A number of improvements are contemplated for the St. Paul M. E. Church this fall, which will make it one of the prottest structures in the city. A committee, known as the four-twenty-siders, has been organized to secure the necessary funds for the improvements, and several hundred dollars has already been secured toward this end. The members are co-operating with the pastor, Rev. S. A. Virgil, and the trustees in the undertaking. Following the completion of the improvements in November, a big reopening will be heid. MENLIARRY HOLDS MEETING The auxiliary to the Home Defender's Association, held a meeting Wednesday night at the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Mary F. Handy, the president, presided. A large number of women, prominent in Christian work were present. Addresses were delivered by Dr. J. C. Croggins, held secretary for colored work and Dr. E. M. Boyle; Dr. C. G. Cummings, who gave the women, who have been appointed ward executives much information outlining their specific work. The organization is now in splendid working order and the women are evincing a determination to cooperate with the Home Defender's Association in helping to make Baltimore dry. Remarks were also made by Mr. George L. Simns and Mr. Bryant, ward executives. The next meeting will be held next Wednesday at 8 o'clock at Leadenhall Street Baptist Church. PICNIC OF GILLIS M. P. S. S. Acting in accordance with our annual custom, the annual outing of the Sunday School of Gillis Memorial M. C. Church was carried out successfully in Druid Hill Park. Many boys and girls were made happy. Three automobiles conveved the party to Grove No. 2. Upon reaching there the little ones entered into the day with delight. From all accounts it was the largest and the most successful financial one in the history of the church. The superintendent and teachers worked cheerfully accomplishing the one great purpose of making the day a glorious one. The sum of $30 was ealized. T. H. McGowan is superintendent. Carlyle Moore was certainly in a humorous mood, with not the slightest trace of worry on his mind, when he composed the three act force comedy entitled "Stop Thief," which is on the program at the Colonial Theatre this week. "Every minute a laugh" might well be substituted for the present title of the play for there is scarcely a moment when there is not sufficient humor in the play to keep the audience in an uproar. The entire scene of the play is laid in the Carr home at Providence, R. L., and takes place within the space of 24 hours. It deals with the difficulties of a thief, or specifically speaking, two thieves, who enter the Carr home, the one as a maid, whose character is portrayed by Abbie Mitchell, and the other, an ordinary second-story man, whose part is exceptionally cast with "Babe" Townsend, for the purpose of making their "last haul;" and then getting married and "go straight." The maid succeeds in getting her lower thief into the apartments but he is caught by a detective who is summoned to watch a supposed kleptomaniac who is engaged to one of Carr's daughters. How he deftly palms himself off on the detective for the real Mr. Carr and later on the Carr family as a friend of kleptomaniac affords a laughable mix-up of situations that only end when he is discovered. As Mr. Carr, Tom Brown is a delightful character. His nasal drawl and natural absentmindedness are the subject of much fun-making. Laura Bowman, as Mrs. Curr, and her daughters Madge and Joan, in the persons of Misses Alice Gorgus and Iris Hall, are all well suited to their parts. "Babe" Townsend as the thief, is exceedingly funny and keeps the house continually in an uproar. Others who take their parts well are E. E. Abrams, Walker Thompson, Nathaniel Guy, Joe Manning, Charles Lane, Henry Williams and Tom Walker. AT THE REGENT Brandon and Taylor, and Easton and Easton are playing to crowded houses at the Regent Theatre this week. The former is a vaudeville team of white actors, the first of the opposite race to play at the Recent. The electrical effects used in connection with their act add marvelously to its strength. The latter team have a great singing and monologue act. A special five-piece orchestra furnishes music for the acts. Mr. Charles Mosley, the efficient manager, is trying to secure the best acts on the vaudeville stage and the best motion pictures attainable for his patrons, and thus far he has been more than successful. THE CAREY THEATRE "Standing room only" continues to be the slogan for those who come late at the Carce Theatre. On last Saturday night the house was packed from the time it opened until it closed to see the closing of the great serial "The Iron Chaw" and the opening of the most talked of photo play of the age, "The Grip of Evil." Manager Cremen has promised a program of unusual merit for the coming week and those who attend will be sure as they are always, of getting a little more than their money's worth. PROMINENT WOMAN HERE Mrs. Victoria Chy Haley, a prominent worker in the Order of Eastern Star, was in the city this week, the ghost of Mrs. S. A. Virgil, of 1629 W. Lexington street. Mrs. Haley was elected national grand organizer of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, at its recent meeting here. Mrs. Haley lives in St. Louis, where she is engaged in manufacturing hair preparations. TEACHERS CONFERENCE The colored public school teachers hold conferences at the respective buildings Thursday morning. The faculty of the High School meet to discuss plans for the ensuing year Friday morning. There will be a general meeting of all the teachers at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. . . E. Zion Church next Monday morning. The schools will open Monday, September 25th. CHURCH EXTENSION TO MEET A rural district church extension conference will be given under the auspices of the Baltimore District at Mr. Calvary A. M. E. Church, Towson, Wednesday. September 27th. A series of institutes will be conducted during the day, each church being given a purt. Several addresses and a sermon will be given at night. PERSONALS Purviance's Last Twilight Xcursion Saturday, Sept. 16. 2 o'clock. Miss Minnie Alston, of 905 Rutland avenue has returned from Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Cape May, Jersey City and Palmyra, N J., visiting relatives and friends. Miss Mary C. Bentley has returned to her home, 1332 N. Calhoun street after a pleasant seven week visit to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tilghman of Wye Mille, Md. Mrs. Ida Crawley and children, of New York, are spending two weeks with Mrs. William H. Green, 1358 Whatcoat street. Mr. Louis H. Holland, who has been living in Boston, Mass., for over 25 years, attended the B. M. C. at Washington, after which time he will spend a few days with his brother and niece William D. and Marie V. Holland at 515 W. Lanvale street. A CORRECTION In the report of the election of the Daughters of Isis in Chicago, Mrs. M. Brown, of Virginia, was named as inner spy. This was an error of our Chicago correspondent, and should have been Mrs. Josephine Dixon, of Baltimore, instead of Mrs. Brown. THE NEGRO YEAR BOOK The Negro Year Book for 1916-17, the fourth annual edition, has been enlarged and improved. There are 60 more pages of matter than in the last edition which contained 417 pages. This new edition has over 100 pages of new matter. The information contained in previous volumes has been revised and brought down to date; 75 pages are devoted to a review of the events of 1914-1915 as they effect the interests and indicate the progress of the race. Among the topics of interest considered are: "The Negro, Cotton and the European War." "Fashion bars Negroes from Positions in some sections and opens positions for them in others." "The substitution of White Waltresses for Negro Dining Car waiters." "The Anti-Saloon League and the Negro." "The Negro and Prohibition." "Rural School Improvement for Negroes." "The literature of the year as it relates to Negroes." "President Wilson and the Negro." "The Negro and Jim Crow cars." "The use of black soldiers in the European war." "The race problem in South Africa." Other new features of interest are a list of Negroes who have made Phil Beta Kappa, and an extended review of Negro suffrage from ecoclonial days to the present. The success of the previous editions has encouraged the publishers to believe that the Negro Year Book is filling the need of a publication which impartially gives a review of current events as they relate to the Negro and at the same time provides a compact but comprehensive statement of historical and statistical facts arranged for ready reference. In its 475 pages one finds in a succinct form not only the important facts of the history of the Negro, but also a great mass of detailed information concerning present conditions and the progress of the race. It is now the standard authority on matters pertaining to the Negro. Price 35 cents postpaid. Address The Negro Year Book Co., Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. TO CONSULT SPECIALIST Mr. D. Arnett Murphy, business manager of the Afro-American is in Philadelphia this week, consulting a specialist about his eyes. Unless an operation is deemed advisable, he will return to Baltimore early next week. A CORRECTION The account of contributions to the Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle should have read: The Misses Sophia and Elizabeth McLane, thru Mrs. Kate Gwathney, $29. Ebensezer, Baptist Sunday School thru Mrs. A. B. Turner, $4.23. Miss Laura Hoolks, $1.50. COOKSVILLE HAPPENINGS Cooksville, Md. Sept. 14—Miss Marrueice Lemos, of Washington is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mand Lemos. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook, Messrs. Israel and Aaron Cook, Glassway Parker and J. H. Howard attended the picnic held at M. Zion on the 2nd. Messrs. Joseph Jones, Win. Powell, Win. H. Savoy, J. H. Howard and Dr. John Smith were in Elliott City on school business last Tuesday. They succeeded in getting the Board of Education to repair school property, and the same will be done as soon as Mr. Howard can secure bids for the work. Messrs Jones and Savoy were also appointed trustees for the Mt. Gregory School. Mrs. Frances Powell has returned to Camden, N. J., after a short stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Fisher. Fisher. Mrs Ellie Thomas has returned to Baltimore after spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Foulder. Mr. Richard Milner and Miss Olive Fisher were quietly married a few days ago. JOHN COLEMAN BURIED Mr. John Colman died at his home, 865 Pleasure street. Tuesday of last week, following a four-month illness. He was born in Staunton, Va. 53 years ago. For the past 25 years he had been an active member of St. Paul M. E. Church, being a trustee at the time of his death. His widow, Mrs. Alice Lloyd Colman, serves. For children and two grand children by a former marriage also survive. Funeral services were held at St. Paul Church last Friday, Rev. S. A. Virgil officiating. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. --- The public night schools will resume sessions the first week in October. Thee principals will be: Colored Hawkins; Carey Street, William H. Lee; School 113, Joshua E. Maxwell; Jefferson and Caroline, H. Grafton Browne, and Hill Street, George A. Owens. Cooking will be given also at the Colored High, Carey Street and Hill Street Schools. Mr. and Mrs. John McKim, of 1124 Druid Hill avenue have returned home after spending the summer at Newport, R. L. Mr. Louis H. Holland was in the city this week enroute to Washington to attend the B. M. C. He was a former resident of this city, but has resided in Boston for the past 25 years. He will stop here on his way home to renew old acquaintances. While here he will be the guest of his brother, William D., and his niece, Miss Marie V. Holland, of 515 W. Lanvale street. Miss Sophie Billups, of 1204 Argyle avenue, is visiting friends in Philadelphia and Jersey City. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sibley have moved from 626 Archer street to Market street, Mt. Winans, where they have purchased a nice home. IN MEMORIAM HARDEN—In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Julia Jackson Harden, who departed this life six years ago, September 11th, 1910. On you dear mother, we could depend, And know we had one dear friend, And all the hours with you spent, Your heart to us was always bent. More and more each day we miss you, Friends may think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow That lies within our hearts concealed. Peaceful be thy rest, dear mother, It is sweet to breath thy name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. By her husband and children PRATT—In loving remembrance of my dear wife, Alverta E. Pratt, who departed this life one year ago, September 13, 1915. How sadly I've counted the hours, That measured one sorrowful year Since they laid neath a mantle of flowers, My wife I loved so dear. I loved her so dearly I listen and wait, For one sound of her footsteps and glimpse of her dear face. glimps of her dear face, In heaven she is waiting for me to come When life's work is ended and God says, Well Done. By her husband, Allen L. Pratt. BRIEN-In memory of Eva Brien, departed this life four years ago, Sept. 16th, 1912. The darling little one from us is gone, Whom we never can recall A vacance in our home, Which never can be filled. Tis hard, so hard to depart, Tho' it was the Master's will. Gone, but not forgotten. By her mother, Ida Brien. MURRAY—On September 6th, 1916, Helen J., age 2 years, the little daugh ter of Henry and Lottie Murray, of Colgate Creek, Baltimore Co., Md God needed one more angel child Amidst his shining band, So He bent with loving smile. And clasped our Helen's hand. Jesus sent a tiny flower Down into this world of sin, Then He thought it best to take it Back to heaven to dwell with him. By her mother. CARDS OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. George Brown wishes to thank their friends for the kindness shown during their daughter's illness and also wishes to thank their friends, the M. Kilm Club, and the September M. p. for the beautiful flowers sent at her death Rev. and Mrs. J. B. B. Johnson of 1917 Division - L., wishes to thank their many friends and neighbors for their kindness towards him during his recent illness, also through the mercies of God and the skillful treatment of Dr. S. B. Highes, and after spending twelve weeks at Locust Cottage, Glendon, Md., is able to be out again attending to his daily duties. Mrs. John son, who also spent a fortnight at Atlantic City, N. J., is home again. Key Johnson is a member of the Baltimore A. M. E. I teacher's Meeting. I wish to thank the many friends of my deceased husband, John Coleman, as well as the officials and members of St. Paul M. E. Church, for their many acts of kindness during his last illness, and for floral tokens at his funeral. Rev. Mrs. Grace A. Diggs, conference evangelist, wishes to express her hearty thanks to all pastors for their hearty cooperation in the past during her work in their churches for the salvation of souls. Mrs. Diggs can be secured for all day meetings, revivals and women's day services. Address 803 S. Sharp street, Baltimore, Md. The Minister's Alliance will meet at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Dolphin and Eiting Sis., Monday, September 18th, 1916, at 11 A. M. The Rev C.H. Young will read a paper, Subject, "Vacation Echoes." Business of importance to be transcribed. Ministers of all denominations and friends urged to be present. Rev. Thos. H. Lee, Ph.D., See'y. ROOMS FOR RENT—2101 Druid Hill avenue. Purnished or Unfurnished. WANTED—An experienced man on Stove work and Timing, Good wages Apply to H. Williams, 944 Druld Hill avenue, Baltimore. ...PURVIANCE'S LAST T SATURDAY, SE The Great O AMES MEMORIA CAREY & BAH Thursday Night, S 8.15 O A thing of beauty and a bl their maids and court attendan wealth of their countries will be be crowned with a golden crown The wealth of thirty coun lecture room of Ames. ...PURVIANCE'S LAST TWILIGHT EXCURSION... SATURDAY, SEPT. 16th, 7 P.M. The Great Queen's Rally AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH CAREY & BAKER STREETS Thursday Night, September 28th, 1916 8.15 O'CLOCK A thing of beauty and a blaze of glory. Thirty queens with their maids and court attendants finely dressed and with the wealth of their countries will be present. The richest queen will be crowned with a golden crown and given a purse of gold. The wealth of thirty countries will be used to improve the lecture room of Ames. SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOR Sermon to the Queens and Maids MRS. MAUD KELSON, President REV. ALBERT J. M JUBILANT! The So Ae coming again with Plantation panied with Uncle Raspus to East and Latterson Lark Ave, Thursd benefit of the Stewarts! Admis Rev. A Fred Sermon to the Queens and Maids Sunday September 24. 3.30 P. M. MRS. MAUD KELSON, President MRS. MAMIE E. JONES, Directress REV. ALBERT J. MITCHELL, Pastor JUBILANT! The Southern Jubilee Singers A e coming again with Plantation Melodies and Monologues accom panied with Uncle Raepus to Eastern M. E Church, McDerry St. and Patterson Park Ave Thursday evening, September 2 19. 6. heenef of the Stewarts! Admission, 10 cents. J Kier, Manager. Rv. A Fred Young, Pastor. --- OLD NORTH STATE BAPTISTS. Sunday School Convention Commends Work of Dr. James E. Shepard. The North Carolina State Baptist Sunday school convention is among the largest and most progressive religious organizations in that section of the south. The annual meeting of the convention recently held at Oxford was largely attended, and the reports from schools throughout the state showed that a great religious work is being done for our young people. The Baptist denomination in North Carolina has made remarkable progress in numbers and efficient church, Sunday school and missionary workers within the past five years. The colored Baptists of the state now number over 200,000. The increase in church membership is largely due to the efforts of a better educated ministry than is true of the recent past and to the fact that a larger number of schoolteachers and parents are taking a more active interest in the children of the urban and rural communities. The convention showed its interest in the splendid efforts which Dr. James E. Shepard is putting forth as president of the National Training school, Durham, N. C., by adopting resolutions commending the work of this noted institution and pledging confidence and support in and for Dr. Shepard's able leadership. The leaders of the convention are all loyal supporters of race thrift. Therefore it is not surprising to the public that this large and influential body of Christian men and women should recognize and encourage an institution like the National Training school and the constructive work of Dr. Shepard in preparing trained workers for better service. SPECIAL NOTICE Y. M. C. A. Tennis Tournament will hold its 2nd Annual Tennis Tournament, September 20, 21, 22, 1916, on the Courts at Drud Hill Park. The tournament is opened to members of the Y. M. C. A. only. The first ten players rated in the Monumental Club, will not be admitted, the object is to arouse a greater interest among the weaker group of players. Two medals will be awarded. Reads your life from cradle to the grave, without asking a question. The greatest born and most gifted medium the world has ever known. Even greater than the greatest of Egypt, India and the Far East. Can be consulted daily on all matters of business, courtship, love and marriage. Changes buck. HOURS 9 TO 9 DAILY AND SUNDAY By my advice I remove had influence and unite the separated. NEVER FAIL. No matter what your troubles may be, or what you wish to know Prof. Levanus can help you, no matter if you are hundreds of miles away. Readings and advice are acknowledged by both the press and public to be of the highest order. If you are going to see a medium, why not see the best? Prof. Levanus' advice is sought by people of all walks of life. All invited. None slighted. In writing send 2 cent stamp for reply. FEES MODERATE Bring this card with you. No sign Look for number. Use side entrance. 520 S. First St., Near Eastern Ave. Baltimore, Md. Take Roland Park Car to Eastern Avenue and First Street. WILL OPEN TUESDAY, OCT 4, 8 P. Courses will be given in Embroidery; Crocheting, Knitting, Tatting, and Stenciling. RATES-FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH Instructors: Mrs. R. M. J. Hall Mrs. K. Brown Miss F. L. Murphy Miss E. E. Brigh Do What The Other Fellows Are Doing ADVERTISE TWILIGHT EXCURSION... SEPT. 16th, 7 P. M. Queen's Rally AL M. E. CHURCH BARKER STREETS september 28th, 1916 CLOCK aze of glory. Thirty queens with ants finely dressed and with the present. The richest queen will and given a purse of gold. attries will be used to improve the Sunday September 24, 3.30 P. M. MRS MAMIE E. JONES, Directress MITCHELL, Pastor Southern Jubilee Singers In Melodias and Monologues accom tern M E Church, McLiderry St. day evening, September 2 st, 19'6. vision, 10 cents. J Kier, Manager. Young, Pastor. C. Y. W. C. A. THE AFRO-AMERICAN IS A FEAT TO FIX THE FEET THE HABIT OF HAVING YOUR FEET TREAT Body is the most reasonable and at the same time the most beneficial professional service rendered the public. JOESEPH B. MASON URGEON CHIROPODIST Graduate of Dr. R. N. Bunday State from Maryland State Board of Chiropody Examinee 623 DRUID HILL AVENUE The Druld Hill Avenue Chiropodist IS A FEAT TO FIX THE FEET 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. 'TIS A FEAT TO FIX THE FEET .WANTED. have employment for girls in our pressing warners are paid not less than $4.00 per week production. Excellent wages made in a very are also arranging for additional sewing m ations should be made at once. THE VINDEX SHIRT FACTORY Corner Pulaski and McHenry Streets Menominational Meet Active Committee of the Home Defenders Ass FOR A DRY BALTIMORE States all Ministers of Baltimore and Vicinity to Meet At UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Y, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1916, 2.3 ing will be addressed by Rev. J. N. C. Cop a. the great temperance orator. It is h a full attendance. 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 ...Interdenominational Meeting... The Executive Committee of the Home Defenders Association FOR A DRY BALTIMORE The meeting will be addressed by Rev. J. N. C. Coggin, D.D. of Atlanta, Ga. the great temperance orator. It is hoped that there will be a full attendance. REV. C. G. CUMMINGS, Chairman REV. W. J. WINSTON, Secretary NOTICE QUEEN'S RALLY OF PAYNE A. M. E. CHURCH BKE PLACE AT MOTHER BETHEL A. M. E. CH Druid Hill Avenue & Lanvale Street SUNDAY, SEPT. 21ST, Promptly At 8 O'clock Will be 250 Maids, Guards, Lord Chamberlain, countries uniforms. Come early and get an VELY SILVER OFFERING AT DAY SUSPENDED MRS. President MRS. JENNIE H. R. DORA JONES, Pianist MRS. BESSIE HAMMOND, Secretor QUEEN'S COSTUME DANCE At Fishermen's Auditorium 441 W. Biddle Street DAY EVENING. -- SEPTEMBER M. L. Slater, Gilbert R. Dorser, Anthony Goodwin, Jos. M. Smith DR. KERR'S ORCHESTRA Size of $2,50 to the person wearing the prettiest costume. Miss Reva Gray in charge of Refreshments 25 O'C the opening of Kerr's Wednesday Night Dancing Club 441 W. Biddle St., Wednesday Evening, September CHAPTER, No. 1, ORDER OF EASTER ...WILL GIVE A... KAPIN HUNT to Brown's O SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1916 Inner Starlight Sacred Concert by the Marrate Orch OUND TRIP 25 O' Boat leaves 9:50 A. M. and 2:30 P. M. Chairman Mrs. Marcelena Dursey, Treas. Mrs. Katie Dixon, Asat, Ciruir Hangah M. Dodd, Roy George Lankford, Royal Fatton NOTICE! SPECIAL DAY DAY SEPTEMBER 1 Paradise Grove marks the closing of the annual camp meet John Wesley M. E. Church WILL TAKE PLACE AT MOTHER BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Avenue & Lanvale Street THURSDAY, SEPT. 21ST, 1916 Promptly At 8 O'clock There will be 250 Maids, Guards, Lord Chamberlains dressed in the foreign countries uniforms. Come early and get a good seat. DUKE'S COSTUME DANCE ON MONDAY EVENING, -- SEPTEMBER 18th, 1916 Under direction Edw. L. Slater, Gilbert R. Dorsey, Anthony Goodwin, Jos. M. Smith, Cecil Johnson DR. KERK'S ORCHETRA ADMISSION 25 CENTS We announce the opening of Kerr's Wednesday Night Dancing Class at Fishermen Auditorium, 411 W Biddle St., Wednesday Evening, September 20th, 1916. ELECTA CHAPTER, No. 1, ORDER OF EASTERN STAR On Steamer Starlight Sacred Concert by the Marcato Orchestra FARE, ROUND TRIP 25 CENTS Boat leaves 9.50 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. Mrs. Annie S. Banks, Chairman Mrs. Marcelena Dorsey, Treas. Mrs. Katie Pitts, Secretary Mrs. Josephine Dixon, Asst. Circuit Hannah M. Dodd, Royal Marion George Lankford, Royal Farton GREAT SERMONS —Sermon by Rev. N. . Carroll the great entenna: M. E. Church. —Sermon by Dr. Pisarall O'Connell, of life. —All the Rands of the different church in a grand march seven times around the Grove, led by Dr. Ernest Lyon, as listed el Anderson. Special Cars to accommodate all Boyer, President. Robert Nickens. Bung, Treas Isaiah P Brown, G Rev. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 3 p. m.—Sermon by Rev. N. . Carroll the great theologian of Centennia; M. E. Church. 7.30 p. m.—Sermon by Dr. Pisar, ll O'Connell, of the Delaware oefence. 8.30 p. m.—All the Fands of the different churches will participate in a grand match seven times around the walls of Paradise Grove, led by Dr. Ernest Lyon, as listed by captain Samuel Anderson. Special Cars to accommodate all Henry L. Boyer, President. Robert Nickens, Secretary Henson Young, Treas Isaiah P. Brown, G. M. Mar Rev. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Smith. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. MADISON ST. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH L. Z. Johnson, D. D. Pastor, Sunday, September 17th. 11 a. m., Special Sermon on "Present Day Conditions. All cordially welcomed. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. P. J. Jordan, Pastor. P. J. Jordan, D. D. Pastor. 11 a. m., Special Sermon by the Pastor, subject "Jesus is Passing By" 3.30 p. m., Special Sermon to the Helping Hand Social. We welcome all auxiliaries. Mrs. Martha Plater, President. 8 p. m., Sermon and Gospel Service. Good Singing. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets. A. J. Mitchell, D. D. Pastor. Parsonage: 1363 N. Calhoun St. 6.30 a. m., Class. Thos. Lane, Leader 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Tuesday, Sept. 10, Supper and Methodist Bull. Queen's Rally, Sept. 28th. Beginning Monday night, Oct. 2, the Official Board will ender receptions to each Class closing on Friday night, October 7th, with a reception to the Queen's and Maids. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School for adults 8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Subject "A Willing Follower." EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH. McElderry St. & Patterson Park Ave. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Residence: 618 Dolphin St. 11 a. m., preaching by member of the District Conference. 8 p. m., Pastor, choir and congregation will visit Ethel A. M. E. Church, subject "Old Ship of Zion." Don't fail to come. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11 a. m., Rev. J. H. Carter 3 p. m., Rev. J. H. Cargan, subject "Submarine Attack of the Devil." 8 p. m., Pastor or Stranger. Mr. H. M. Washington, Supt. Mrs. E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies Aid Mrs. Eisle Hail, President E. L. K. D. England, Pres. Brotherhood. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. Elder P. G. Rogers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service. 10 a. m., Sabbath School. 11.30 a. m., Preaching service Special service Sunday night, Sept. 17th at 8 p. m. Sermon, subject: "Seven reasons for Baptism," Public baptism after sermon. All Invited. CHASE M. E. CHURCH S. I. Hughes, A. M. Pastor 1209 Harlem Avenue. 11 a. m., at Magnolia, the Pastor. 3 p. m., Chase, subject "Life and Death" There will be a grand sermon preached at Gillis Memorial M. P. Church, Stockton street, south of Baltimore, by Rev. Charles E. Stewart, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church; also his choir and congregation; September 20th, 1916. Everybody is welcome. Mrs. E. Brown, Chairman Rev. B. H Knight, Pastor The Colored Workingmen's Celebration Day at the Fair Ground, Easton, Md., Thursday, Sept. 21st, 1916. Big street parade at 2 P. M. Lyric Concert Band, of Easton and Merry Concert Band of Cambridge Admission, Adults 25 Cents Children from 8 to 12. 10 Cents Chas. Jenkins, Pres. PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR TEACHING IN PREPARATION FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE IN PREPARATION FOR BUSINESS FOR BACKWARD PUPILS INDIVIDUALLY AND IN SMALL CLASSES INTERVIEWS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY HOWARD EDWARD YOUNG 600 DALPHIN STREET HOUSES FOR SALE RENTS COLLECTED FIRE INSURANCE PAID Lake Hiawatha Office building PAUL ST. v. Franklin PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Dr. J. A. S. Cole. Pastor. Residence: 1124 Nena. Avenue 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor. "Who is this that cometh from Edom with dyd garments from Bozah?" 2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. Epiphany of carol of agrel. 3 p. m., preaching by Rev. James Pritchett, D. D., pastor of Carroll Circuit A. M. E. Church, choir and congregation. 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor, "Gold tried in Fire." ST. PAUL M. P. CHURCH Lennox Ave., Towson, Md. Sunday, September 17th. 11 a. m., "The Courageous Warrior" 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., "Strength out of Weakness" The publs invited. Joseph L. Butler, Pastor. FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH. Cor. Orchard and Tessler Streets, L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. Parsonage: 1232 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Class. 630 p. m., League. 7.30 p. m., Brotherhood of Church, Special Sermon. EBENZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles Charles E. Stewart, B. D. Pastor. Preaching at 11:30, m. and 8:1 Peddening at 11 a. m., and 2 p. m. O'clock, Mrs. Mary H. H. Teacher o'clock, Mrs. Mary H. H. Teacher Sunday School at 2.30 p. m., Charles Tolson, Superintendent. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S. W. Cor. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Thos. H. Lee. Ph.D. Minister in charge Berkley, 551. Durbin St. Residence 552 Doplin St. Rev. John T. Colbert, of Chambersburg, 1a., will preach at 11 a. m., and $ p. m. 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Thos. Pits, A. B. 3 p. m., Rev. C O. Carter, pastor of Agnes Memorial Bapsist Church, his chair and congregation. 8 p. m., Pastor. Prayer and Praise Meeting from 7 to 8 p. m. WAYLAND BAPSTEST CHURCH Lexington St. Apt. Allison. Lexington St. near Alsquith. The Invincible Company, U. R., K. of P. will attend divine service at this church on Sunday, September 17 at 3 p. m., also the Enterprise Co. No. 1 has been invited underd the leadership of Captain Richard Coutts and Lieut. John H. Mitchell. All are welcome. William Parker, Captain of Invincible. CAMPAIGNING: Attn: AUS M. E. CAMPMEETING AT HALL'S M. E. CHURCH, A. A. CO., MD. CHURCH, A. N. CO., MD. Sundays, Sept. 19th and 20th. How to go to Malibu, North. Meeting. Take Curtis Bay Car, get off at Beach and Curtis avenues. Busses leave every hour. Rev. J. C. Love, Pastor. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Oriental and Ann Streets. Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor. Its. 1611 McElderry St. 9 a. m., Chass. 11 a. m., Session by Pastor. 3 p. m., Rev. J. D. Braun, D. D. of Canada, will preach. 6 p. m., Junior League, F. T. Brown president. 8 p. m., The auxiliary to the Doctors Coachmen, Jr., will turn out in a body connection with the female organization of the church. Sermon by the Pastor. Special services each night next week. Everybody's church. Everybody welcome. Clifford Perry, Church Clerk. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stoeckton Street. Rev. B. H. Knighth, Pastor. Steward's Day, Mrs. Minnie Fowler, President. 10 a. m., Class; John Wood, Leader. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2 a. m., Sunday School. 0.39 p. m., Song Service. 4 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Win Wood, Minister's Steward. T. H. McDowan, Sup. Thursday night sermon by Rev. Aquila Brooks. ST. LUKE'S U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St. near McDerry. Rev. John James Parker, Pastor. 9 a. m., Class, Robt. Carter, Leader. 11 a. m., Sermon, Pastor or Stranger 2 p. m., Sabbath School. 7 p. m., Spencer's C. E. League. 8 p. m., Sermon, Pastor or Stranger Everybody welcome to our church. Robert Carter, Church Clerk. GEORGE C. CURRY, FASLOR. Residence: 1839 E. Eager St. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 3 p. a. Sunday School, Mr. C. T. Stewart, Nurse. Only scholars 15 years old or over may attend 8 p. a. M. Sermon. All members are requested to pass in their envelopes as the Quarter will close with the last Sunday in this month. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS OF EAST BALTIMORE 1128 Orleans Street near Aisquith Services Saturday (Sabbath) 10 a. m. Sabbath School. 11 a. m. Freaching. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at 7.30. Come and hear pure Bible doctrine, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, Keep the Commandments of God, be baptized by immersion, which is the faith once delivered to the saints. J. E. Stewart, D. W. Johns, J. B. Watkins in charge. WE. THE MEMBERS OF Lincoln, Logan and Guy Woman's Relief Corps Choir Extend an invitation to the G. A. R. Posts, Woman's Relief Corps and the public in general to attend a platform Meet- eion, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1916, at 3 a. Logan Post Unit, Tees- and Orchard Street Mrs. Jenne Hurn, Chairlady Miss Helen Brown, Mrs. Marianne Wyett, Asst. Sec'y, Issani M. Brown, Treas. . Woman's Department.. BY MARGARET BLACK she soon began to receive invitations to lecture here and there over the country until her work was established and the battle on. A the beginning of her public life she had no definite design as to how she might accomplish the most good, but it soon became her desire to bring about the establishment by the United States of a colony somewhere in the West for the colored people where they might become self-supporting. This desire was never realized, however, yet her labors resulted, perhaps, in rendering far greater good to both her own and the white race. "She freely cast her bread upon the waters and after many days found it again; and not she alone, but all the members of her race were sustained and strengthened by its return." Sojourner Truth was a strong advocate of the reform movements of her day. She addressed the Woman's Rights Convention in Ankron, Ohioan address which won roars of applause from the audience and words of appreciation and commendation from the president and members. She was a radical reformer on the question of dress, accepting for herself the simple Quaker style, and in the temperance cause she was also an active worker. During the Civil War she spent the greater part of her time as a nurse in the Freedman's Hospital in Washington where her services were valuable. She made her home, for the last twenty years of her life, in Battle Creek, Michigan, and from there went out to fill her engagements. She carried with her photographs of herself to sell with the quaint inscription, "I sell the shadow to support the substance" and a large autograph album which contains the names of nearly all the leading characters of her day, many of them accompanied by tender expressions of esteem and friendship. Among them are to be found testimonials of presidents Lincoln and Grant. Her impulsive nature, overflowing with affection, her enthusiasm, perseverance, the courage of her convictions and true self-respect were marked traits which, together with her distinctive personality, helped to win her great success. It was in Eattle Creek that she died on November 26, 1883, and as one of her admirers has said, "No more unique character ever stamped itself upon the history of any age. As geologists discover now and then in the fossils remains certain rare and peculiar specimens which, far surpassing all others of the same class, exhibit the highest development possible under the once existing conditions of their formation, so students of history will find in the records of Sojourner Truth a phenomenal production of the days of slavery." Dear Readers. The above article was contributed for our anniversary number, but was too late for publication. It is too good, however, to remain in the back ground so we print it for the benefit of the readers of this column and those who have no knowledge of this good woman of our race. There should be a Sojourner Truth Club among us in every city, town and village. We want to thank Mrs. Thompson for her timely article and wish her continued success in the literary field in which she has already achieved wonderful success as a magazine and scenario writer. IS HE WHITE OR COLORED? Kansas City, Mo., September 14.—Because of the belief in some quarters that he had Negro blood in his veins, A. C. Couillette has been forced to resign as instructor in physical culture at the Linwood School. The teacher is dark in complexion and claims to be a descendant of Louis XIV, of France. His father has all appearances of a white man, and is a Knights Templar. Mrs. William H. Lee and children, of 2225 Druid Hill avenue, have returned from several weeks' stay in Virginia. 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It tells your disposition, good qualities,your faults, business and marriage partners, and many other things. Cloth, 180 pages, $1 per copy. Special offer to agents. Address D. Newton E. Campbell, B. S., M. D., 1369 N. Carey St, Baltimore, Md. --- Dear Wohla, This column is for you all. Write me you, views, your ideas, your thoughts, in fact, anything you want to say. Anything in reason will be addressed. I want every woman to consider it her own personal column. Any little kink in house keeping, home making—anything that will make life and work easier, pass it along and let share it with you. as share it with Teachers, club secretaries, dress- makers, mothers, readers all, we appeal to you to help make this column a success. Write what you have to say on one side of the paper only and as plainly as possible. We invite you to join us and be one of us. SOJOURNER TRUTH In Ulster County, New York, sometime during the eighteenth century, Sojourner Truth was born. A slave from her birth until her mature womanhood, she rose after that by her own unlaid efforts to a position commanding respect and esteem from all those familiar with her life work. Sojourner was taken from her mother and sold away at the age of nine years. Though the surroundings of the slaves were such as to keep them in dense ignorance and no chance them in dense ignorance and no chance for enlightenment and advancement were allowed them, her remarkable active mind always reached out to grasp every particle of knowledge that accidentally came her way. Sojourner was endowed with anextrordinary memory, so that even though burdened with endless tasks, these treasurers never slipped from her and her conversation was a surprise to all with whom she came in contact. She possessed a strong imaginative nature which was offset by her shrewd sense. She obeyed most explicitly the voice of her own conscience and once convinced of what was right regarding any matter she could not be induced to swerve from that side. All the religious instruction she received was given her by her mother in her ninth year. This instruction consisted of one fact repeated over and over again, that God, who lived up among the stars, would hear and help her if she would call upon Him in time of trouble. Sojourner accepted this statement with implicit faith and in her last years said she never remembered asking for help when she did not receive it. There is doubt as to the exact year Sojourner Truth obtained her freedom, though it is most probable that it occurred in 1817 at which time New York liberated all the slaves within her borders who were forty years of age. After the slaves were set fire in New York, Sojourner and her husband, who was many years older than she, began to have bright dreams of making a little home for themselves and their two younger children, the three older ones having ben sold out of the state. But their dreams were never realized. Bitter disappointment and more hard times awaited them. Work was hard to obtain and after striving vainly for months to provide for their life family they were obliged to separate. Sojourner taking the children and going to New York, where she obtained employment. Her husband after wandering here and there, occasionally getting a little work to do, was at last taken to an almshouse, where after a brief time he died. Later the daughter married and the son went to sea. In presence of her new surroundings so different from those of former years Sojourner's alert mind r apidly developed. She saw the majority of the colored people ignorant, needy and somewhat slothful, she saw too, the injustices done them and those who were trying to push ahead and help their les fortunate brothers, she saw their oppression and the many obstacles they must overcome and she began to have visions of a great mission to be accomplished for the people of her race. Somebody must rouse them to the efforts of self-reliance and co-operation; somebody must rouse the white people to extend to them justice and a helping hand. Gradually it dawned upon her that she was especially called to help in this work and she decided to enter upon her mission. Until this period in her life, she had not ben known as Sojourner Truth Isabel, prefixed successively to the successively to the sur-names of her different masters, had been the name to which she responded Onentering this new stage of her life, she wished no reminders of her old hard life she was leaving and so she decided she would have a new name end, and as was always the case when any problem came before her, she went to God for it. She said, "Well de Lord gave it to me. It came jes' like a telegraph dispatch to de brain, dat de name was to he Sojourner." According to the impression she received she journeyed eastward from New York and on the first day of her journey she was asked by a Quaker lady at whose house she had stopped for some water, "What is my name." She answered, "Sojourner." "Sojourner what?" Sojourner had not thought of the custom of having two names and plodding on she prayed, "Oh God, give me another name." "An' it came in dat moment like a voice jes as true as God is true--Sojourner Truth.' An' I leaped for joy. 'Why' said I, 'that is indeed a good name. Thou art my last master and Thy name is Truth; and Truth shall be my abiding' name till I die." The hardships of her career were many. Whenever and wherever opportunity offered, she zealously presented her cause. If she could only once get an audience, the originality of her manner and discourse and her magnetic personality held it deeply interested until the close of her address. Reports of these meetings circulated freely among both races and IS THIS TRUE? THE AFRO-AMERICAN THE HISTORY OF THE UNION OF THE UNION OF THE UNION OF THE SALEM TUTT WHITNEY AND HOMER TUTT SMART SET HERE NEXT WEEK. Colonial Theatre The latest move of the "Jimcrow" managers of several of the theatres of this city in opening their balconies to members of the race, to forestall the success of the Colonial Theatre has met with its well deserved failure for crowds continue nightly in their attendance at this playhouse. The colored populace of this city was not long in showing its appreciation of the efforts of the Quality Amusement Company to give them first-class drama played by capable colored artists in a first class house any and all parts of which they may have access to, as was shown by the well-fitted houses that saw every performance of "Within the Law" and the equally good response this week to see the best farce-comedy of the year "Stop Thief." If the people here will just continue to show the managers of the "Jim-crow" theatres of this city that they must bid a little higher—or lower—for their patronage than the balconies and galleries, the time will not be far distant when these same prejudiced managers will be compelled to open their entire house if they desire the patronage of colored theatre-goers. Fresh from a remarkable success at theth Standard Theatre, Philadelphia, the "Smart Set" company will open at the Colonial next week, presenting a roaring comedy, "How Newton Fared and Billion Prepared." A synopsis of the play shows Newton celebrating a reunion of the Grand Old Veterans of the U. S. A. The young people are for preparedness but the veterans and old heads believe in the efficiency of a volunteer army or peace at any price. Bullion is at the head of the older element of the town and they visit his plantation to be instructed by him just what stand to take. While there news reaches them of the battle of Carrizal and the gallant fight made by the Tenth Cavalry. After a dramatic recital of the conflict they are unanimously for preparedness. A spy in the employ of the Mexican Government makes his appearance and tries to discourage the preparations and urges them to fight on the side of Mexico. Failing in this he manages to get the entire regiment under Bullion, who has been made Colonel, aboard a boat controlled by Papers that used to call McKinley a crook and Roosevelt a tyrant are scandalized now that anybody should breathe a whisper against our high and holy Woodrow. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded—Telephone Orders Promptly Attended To and Goods Sent To all Parts of the Country Fennell's Pharmacy Druid Hill Avenue & Biddle Street BALTIMORE, MD. Telephone: C. & P. Mt. Vernon 1590: Mt. Vernon 1925 One Two Story, Six Rooms and Bath. All private. 500 block W. Lanvale St. One Store Front, 9 Rooms and Bath. G. 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When the fact becomes known, the boat is far from its original destination; encounters a gale and is blown to pieces. Those on board are rescued by a foreign warship. When this vessel lands the Bullion party finds itself in one of the Turkish possessions where they are forced to take sides with the Turks in their war against the Allies. After many vissitudes the company is rescued by the troops of an American man-of-war, and all ends happily. TO STUDY FOR MINISTRY Mr. Walter Payne Stanley will leave Monday to enter the Western Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, Pa., where he will prepare for the Presbyterian ministry. Mr. Stanley is a graduate of the local High School and Lincoln University. During the summer he has been engaged in mission work at Mt. Hermon Mission in East Baltimore. CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS Cambridge, Md. Sept. 14—Lemuel Carr, of Cedar street, has been sick for the last 20 years, but is only now confined to his bed. The successful camp meeting of Bethel A. M. E. Church, will continue this Sunday. Large crowds are attending. Rev. R. A. Young is the pastor. Roger Thomas is very sick in the hospital with typhoid fever. Mr. Spencer Nash is home from Chester, Pa., for a short stay. Mr. I. B. Turner was hurt very seriously in the Waddell canning factory by a falling trap door. Miss Annie Holley is home for a few days. Mr. William Waters has built two good houses on Fairmount avenue. Mr. William Turner was home one day last week, from New Jersey, to see his parents and friends. HAGERSTOWN NEWS Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 14—Mr. F. Latney has moved back to this city after a long absence. Rev. G. W. West is out after an illness of several weeks. A week's preaching will be held at Second Christian Church during this week. A number of students will leave here for Storer College Monday. The President says that he is above all things else "an American citizen." Fortunately for him, nothing has taken him to Europe or Mexico during the past few years. Papers that used to call McKinley a crook and Roosevelt a tyrant are scandalized now that anybody should breathe a whisper against our high and holy Woodrow. 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 C. & P. Phone, Madison 692 GEORGE H. 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He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not sirious of taking this opportunity of thanking my many attractions of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their ease and to announce that the business will be carried on in SAMUEL W. CHASE & SON Promise to give all calls my personal attention. guarantee me and courteous services at all times, whether in city or most reasonable charges. Thanking you all again for protection and asking a continuance of the same, I remain Yours respectfully MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone Madison 1990 ET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent L. Holland. Agent 433 N. Gilmor St. Barrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 M Robert A. Elliott I am desirous of taking the friends and patrons of my father past patronage and to announce the name of SAMUEL W. and that I promise to give all of ing most polite and courteous suburbs, and most reasonable your past patronage and asking Yours P.MORT 1400 Branch 811 I STREET, SPARROWS PO John H. Holland. Agent Phone Sparrows Point 282 B Mrs. Robe I am'desirious 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 SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SON 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 P.MORTON CHASE Mrs. Robert A. Elliott SUCCESSOR TO THE LATE ROBERT A. ELLIOTT 506 ROGERS Branch Office 2109 Druid Hill IMMEDIATE SEE In regards to the report the state that I am absolutely alone, anyone. Respectfully, MR ROGERS AVE. Near Hillen St. 2109 Druid Hill Ave. Phone Mt. Vernon 4528 IMMEDIATE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT s to the report that I have formed a partnership. I wish to absolutely alone, and have no partnership connection with successfully. 506 ROGERS AVE. Near Hillen St. 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. ELLIOTT. SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Successor to the late ALEX. HEMSLEY FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR Office and Residence 578 W. Biddle St. Phone: Mt. Vernon 2478 FUNERALS FROM $75. UP CARRIAGES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Prompt Service, Day or Night --- ```markdown ``` # Sourh 422 or South 396-Y Mount Vernon 5438 ```markdown ``` 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. MRS. ROBERT A. ELLIOTT. --- ...PERSONALS AND LOCAL NOTES... Rev. C. N. Grandison, a well known lecturer, was in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Lawson, of 545 W. West street, have returned from a brief visit to Atlantic City. Mrs. Agnes Williams was the week-end guest of her daughter. Mrs. John C. Cromwell, of Baldwin, Md. Charles E. Gladden has returned from a visit to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Louis H. Holland, of Boston, a resident here a quarter of a century ago, is renewing old acquaintances here. Mrs. J. Edward Fisher, wife of Dr. Fisher, of East Monument street is confined to Provident Hospital. Mr. A. L. Macbeth and Miss H. A. Macbeth spent the week in Washington. Robert Chew, of Pittsburgh, Pa., a former Baltimore, was in the city renewing old acquaintances this week. Mrs. Douring is spending her vacation with her nephew, Emanuel Jackson, 947 Union street, Newark, N. J. Miss Mabel Herbert is visiting friends in Washington and Hyattsville. James Garner, of 605 George street, has been ill with the rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Brown, former Bultimoreans, but residents of El Paso, Tex. for the past 25 years, were in the city this week. S. H. Long, of Pocomoke City, district grand master of the Maryland Odd Fellows, was in the city this week, enroute to the meeting of the Biennial Movable Committee at Washington. The Argyle Avenue Baths had 4,447 patrons during August, as against 4,448 for the corresponding month last year. Of these, 1,598 were women and girls. George A. Watty, grand chancellor of the Maryland Knights of Pythias, has returned from a brief rest trip to the Eastern Shore. Revs. W. J. Winston, John W. Jones and John Taylor have returned from Savannah, Ga., where they attended the sessions of the National Baptist Convention. Mrs. James E. Nottingham, 524 W. Hoffman street has return after a visit to her sister in Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Miss Priscilla L. Truman, of Washington, is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Bradley Garner, of 1101 Etting street. Miss Edna Upsher, of Philadelphia, spent ten days in the city the guest of Mrs. William Cornish, of 1138 Druid Hill avenue. Miss Margaret Flagg, Mrs. Lewis S. Flagg, Jr., and Lewis S. Flagg, 3rd, have returned from a pleasant stay with Rev. and Mrs. L. S. Flagg, of Havre de Grace. Miss Nannie Scott, of Florence, S. C., was in the city a few days ago, en route home from a visit to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Mrs. Ella Carrington and daughter, Mrs. Modene Carter and children, of 304 N. Mount street, has returned home from a visit to Fredericksburg, Va. Mrs. Emma Nichols, of 1106 N. Carey street, left the city this week to make her future home with her sister, Miss Matilda Myer on Catherine street, Philadelphia. Dr. Harry F. Brown, superintendent of Provident Hospital, who broke his arm recently, is improving and will be able to attend to his duties in about ten days. Mrs. W. C. Leakins is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ella Thomas, of 1924 N. Warwood street, Philadelphia; also the guest of Miss Mattie Thompson, Shern Hill, Pa., and having had a short trip visiting friends in Atlantic City, will return home next week. Mrs. Marie Carter, of 2141 Division street and Mrs. Annetta B. Simms, of 130 Richmond street after spending a delightful trip visiting friends and relatives in Essex county, Va. have returned home. Mrs. Thomas Hall, of Millersville, has just returned home after spending a week in Baltimore as the guest of Mrs. Frank Bogle, 1123 Druid Hill avenue and spending a day in York, Pa. Mrs. Hester Douglass, of 612 George street, has been confined to bed for the past five weeks, is improving rapidly, and has gone to spend a short while in Chases to regain her strength. Mrs. Annie R. Madden, of 1041 Cathedral street, who has been quite ill is now convalescent and desires to thank her many friends for their kindness shown during her illness. Miss Edith M. Macbeth, a charming young lady of Jacksonville, Fla., was the guest of her uncle, A. L. Macbeth, the photographer, the past two weeks. She met for the first time her cousins, Gobert and Kenneth and Misses Hazel Margaret and Lois Macbeth. Mrs. Carrie Cottman, of 1119 Druid Hill avenue, has returned home from Nova Scotia, Canada, and a pleasant visit to Cambridge, Mass. While en route home was entertained by Mrs. Boom Gardiner. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Emily Johnson. Miss Julla Johnson, of 587 Lanvale street, who has been spending the month of August at Atlantic City, accompanied by her niece and nephew, Gussie Holt and James Johnson has returned home greatly benefitted by her trip. While there she was joined by her sister, Miss Mary E. Johnson, of Washington who spent two weeks with her. MARYLAND NORMAL SCHOOL The'Maryland Normal School, located at Bowie, will resume sessions next Monday. It is expected that the enrollment will exceed that of last year, and an additional instructor has been named. Dr. D. S. S. Goodloe is principal of the school and John W. Williams, vice principal. Mr. Benjamin Davis spent the weekend in the District. Mrs. Alex. Day and Miss Etta Hawkins are on the sick list. Mrs. W. A. C. Hughes and family, who have been spending the summer here will return home soon. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Slater and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Caroline Mack. Mrs. Orrie Sears is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Braxton of Washington for a few days. Mrs. Sarah Davis was a visitor to Washington this week. Miss Marie Milburn, who has been here with her aunt, has returned to her school at Malvern, Pa. Mr. Henry Washington had a dangerous smash-up with his car near here but no one was seriously injured. Rev. Dr. D. G. Mack, of Macedonia Baptist Church, has returned from a month's stay at Atlantic City. Miss Bernice Sanders, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Sanders, left for Wilberforce University Monday where she will take up her work as an instructor in mathematics. Miss Nellie B. Gaskins, of McCullom street, who has been summering at Oak Bluffs, Mass., has returned to the city to take up her duties in the public schools. Mrs. Lucy Jackson and other members of Metropolitan Church here carried a hundred children to Glymont Woods on a picnic last week. Mr. C. H. Hanly, of W. Biddle St., who is spending the summer at Spring Lake Beach, N. J., wishes to thank the members and friends for their generous support during their rally of which he was the captain and chairman of the effort. The amount raised was $150. The rally was held in Spring Lake Beach, N. J. ELKS WANT MORE MEMBERS Monumental Lodge of Elks has started a movement to increase its membership to 500. It will be the aim to carry a big delegation to the session of the Grand Lodge at Cleveland next year, and this was one of the reasons that prompted the campaign. The semi-annual election of officers for the lodge will take place next Tuesday night. Oliver N. Duffin, who is winding up his second term as esteemed leading knight, will probably oppose Exalted Ruler T. H. Buckingham for re-election. A VETERAN ACTOR Charles Moore, who was one of the players in the "Within the Law" company at the Colonial last week, is one of the oldest colored actors in the business. Before leaving for New York, he talked interestingly of his experiences during the past thirty years. "I have everything in the business from call-boy to acrobat in the circus," he said and I feel just as young now as I did thirty years ago, when I started on the stage. Mr. Moore has played with the Georgia Minstrels. Williams and Walker, Nashville Students Jubilee Singers and Sells Brothers circus. Before starting on the stage, he was a school teacher in St. Louis. ODD FELLOWS' CONVENTION Several train loads of Odd Fellows and their friends left the city Sunday on the W. B. & A. R. R. to attend the biennial sessions of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, which is holding its session in Washington this week. Prominent among them were Julius C. Johnson, deputy grand master of the order, Col. William C. McCard, Jesse L. Nicholas, district grand secretary of the Maryland district grand lodge, Col. Harry Franklin and Col. Thomas Slater. Those who left Sunday were the vanguard of the hundreds of Odd Fellows and visitors of this city who visited Washington during the week. A number of special trains left Thursday to carry over the marching company and the crack Baltimore City Patriarchie Company, to participate in the parade. TO START A BIG INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL stitution After Tuskegee. A big industrial school modeled on the plan of Tuskegee Institute is the project that the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention is fostering. It is the outcome of a recent visit to Haiti by Dr. C. S. Brown, of Winton, N. C., president of the convention; Dr. A. M. Moore, of Durham, N. C., and R. B. McRary. While these men found many educated Haitians, it was also learned that the great majority of the inhabitants there had practically no educational advantages and were in the poorest circumstances. "Our convention will try to raise $20,000 in order to inaugurate this most needed work." Dr. Brown says. "The fact that the United States is now exercising a protectorate there and that Americans are investing their capital there make it imperative that the peasant Haitian should have a good training in the academic and industrial branches in order to take part in the expansion that will surely take place in that beautiful and naturally-productive republic." The Lott Carey Convention, at its recent annual session in Baltimore, appointed a committee to draft plans for the raising of the money necessary to establish the school. This committee includes President Brown, Rev. W. M. Alexander, corresponding secretary; Rev. W. T. Johnson, Rev. W. J. Howard and Dr. A. M. Moore, and will meet in Washington to plan the cam- THE AFRO-AMERICAN AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY Advertisements of Baltimore's Best Business Men IF IT IS A CARPENTER OR A CABINET MAKER YOU ARE LOOK- ING FOR, BY ALL MEANS SEE GILBERT FIRST 1320 Draul Hill Avenue Phone Mad. 342. JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director and Embal- 1107 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 854 W. A. RILEY ... Shaving Parlor ... Styles of Hair Cutting 15c. Children's Hair Cutting 10c. Electric massage Electric Shampooing Frank A. Simmons HOUSE PAINTER 1932 Druid Hill Avenue Work Guaranteed GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 PENNA AVENUE Opp. N. W. 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If your hair is harsh and stubborn on the sides and will not grow, get an East Indian Hair Pomade because you know that they wear the Drugstress today and get a small Size Pomade and Shampoo will convince you. Only 15 cents each at Drugstress or Grocery, or send them to your Drugstress today. Go to Baltimore, Md. it will come by mail. Price of full treatment $1.45 at Drugstress, or $1.65 by mail. Dr. Fennell's, Reads, the Robinson cut-rate Drugstress, or any Drugstress you may go. Send stamps when less than a dollar. THE EAST INDIAN HAIR POMADE CO. LOCAL OFFICE: 1514 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. BALTIMORE, MD. Phone: 2728 J Madison. Agents wanted everywhere, good terms for cash only. HARRISON WATTS Teacher of the Violin and Flute 1607 Riggs Avenue Phone: South 1845 J MISS MARY'S RESTAURANT MISS MARY J, SMITH, Prop. 642 Josephine Street Headquarters for. Steaks, Chops and Sea Food OPEN ALL NIGHT Cor. Penna. 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Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work..... Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Cubing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE CO F. S. STROBRIDGE, President Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Mc The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY YORK RIVER LINE Between,Baltimore, York River Landings and Richmond. Daily except Sunday Fares—First class $2.50 one way, $4.50 round trip. $2.00 Second Class All stateroom containing two berths, $1.60 CHESAPEAKE LINE between Baltimore, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Old Point. Daily including Sunday Dr. B. F. BROWNE SURGEON DENTIST 1380 N. CAREY ST. Gas Administered Baltimore, Md. Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25-cent can will convince you. Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMACY 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 Cembings Made Up Phone,Madison 3236 W! introduce to you the superiority of the Walker. The more you use the Walker Method, the will be drawn irresistibly to the use of it. I am to give the treatment or teach the method. Walkers' Preparations For Sale At 21 MOSHER STREET Male Up Phone, Madison 3236 W! Mme. Martha Thompson TURIST AND FACIAL MASSAGE g your hair treated with Mme. C. J. Walker's Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make new and keep our dandruff, stop and have your d. you the course o; hair growing. 2143 DIVISION ST. Call to See Me or Phone Madison 3464 J. STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower Mme. Martha Thompson HAIR CULTURIST AND FACIAL MASSAGE After having your hair treated with Mme. C. J. Walker's Methods and Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make your hair grow and keep out dandruff, stop and have your ace massaged. Will teach you the course of hair growing. 2143 DIVISION ST. Call to See Me or Phone Madison 3464 J. THE STAR HAIR GROWER ize-those who-Advertise Patronize-those who-Advertise OPEN DAILY 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. THE DENTAL N.W. Cor. P. GUARANTEED AT NO PAIN Expert Plate, Crown GAS ADMINISTERED We are specialists in the Our Offices are Dr. O. H. A. C. & P. Phone Made Jam Mt. Auburn Specialty Interior Monuments and Cemetery Work. Residen BALTIMORE F. S. Home Office: Cor. The Leading L Life Insurance Premiums collected CHESAPEAKE YORK Between, Baltimore Fares—First class $2.50 All states CHESAPEAKE LINE Fares—First class $3.00 Office Hours. 9 A. Sundays by Appoint Dr. B. SURGEON DE Gas Administered Young Makes the Hair Lo scalp. One Sc MR. Wishes to introduce method. 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Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25 cents per box. One 25 cent box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25 cent box, will be o'vinced. No matter what has failed to grow you hir, just give HE' STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25 cents for a full size box. If you wish to be an agent, send $1 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work at once; also Agent's terms. Send all money by Money Order to NOTE.—Persons living in the South can get their goods three days earlier if they will order from THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFR., P. O. Box 812, GREENSBORO, N. C. ```markdown ``` THE "THE SMART SET" EVERYTHING NEW AND AHEAD OF THE TIMES COMING WEEK OF SEPT. 25 "AT BAY" A Great Criminal Drama in Four Acts The Smashing Success of New York ```markdown ``` New Lincoln Theatre.. THE HOUSE THEY ARE ALL TALKING ABOUT. Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow St. Management of this Theatre has a great surprise for his Patrons for the WEEK OF SEPT. 18 MR. JOE SIMMS me direct from Chicago, with a Company of twelve people Great Minstrel Show. Beautiful Girls and Clever Boys. Change Shows Monday and Thursday Also PROF. ALSTON with his Great Orchestra. Admission Only 10 Cents Feature Pictures for Matinee only. Open 2.30 to 11.30 Continuous Performance st vaudeville house in the city. Only high class performers and feature pictures M. FLAKS, Manager northwestern Theatre. ..New Lincoln Theatre.. THE HOUSE THEY ARE ALL TALKING ABOUT. THE STATION Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow St. The Management of this Theatre has a great surprise for his Patrons for the WEEK OF SEPT. 18 MR. JOE SIMMS Will come direct from Chicago, with a Company of twelve people in a Great Minstrel Show. Beautiful Girls and Clever Boys. Change Shows Monday and Thursday Also PROF. ALSTON with his Great Orchestra. Admission Only 10 Cents Special Feature Pictures for Matinee only. Open 2.30 to 11.30 Continuous Performance The best vaudeville house in the city. Only high class performers and feature pictures M. FLAKS, Manager Northwestern Theatre. Pennsylvania Ave and Hoffman St. BEST 5 CENT PICTURE HOUSE IN THE CITY ALWAYS A WESTERN SHOW mning Tuesday Sept. 19, 1st episode Beatrice Fairfax THE YELLOW MENACE starts October 5th. second episode of "Tom and Jerry" comedy serial shown day in addition to our regular show. new serial "LIBERTY" coming soon. First appearance In any Colored House in Baltimore Six Reels Every Day For 5 Cents OPEN 1.30 TO 11.30 CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE GET IT AT.... Popular Prices GET IT AT..... Popular Prices STOKES and DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford DRUGS THE AFRO-AMERICAN THEATRE Saratoga PRES SMA ATEST COLOR PREPAREDNESS NEWTO CTS HEAD WHITNEY BLANCH TS OF MELO ND AHEAD ES EATRE Saratoga Week Beg Qualit PRESENTS SMART TEST COLORED SHOW ON IN A PREPAREDNESS MUSICAL CO NEWTOWN PRE TS HEADED BY WHITNEY BLANCHE THOM S OF MELODIOUS BOM ND AHEAD ES PRETTY GIRL CHORU EL PRICES- Matinee Best Seats 25c. Nights 10c. 15c. 25c. 35c. --- THE STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET HATCH A Classy E MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND HATCH AND HATCH Classy Entertainers MONDAY, The Grip of Evil Open 6 P. M. TUESDAY, The Circular Room WEDNESDAY, The Secret of the Submarine THURSDAY, Who Pulled the Trigger FRIDAY, The Mysteries of Myra Open 2 P. M. SATURDAY, Peg of the Ring SPECIAL SATURDAY Motion Pictures and Vaudeville ..New Rege Pennsylvania avenue PROGRAM FOR W POLITE VA SMITH AND A High Class Singing and Really SPECIAL SATURDAY-Matinee at 2 P. M. Motion Pictures and Vaudeville Admission 5 Cent New Regent Theatre. Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher Street PROGRAM FOR WEEK OF SEPT. 18th POLITE VAUDEVILLE SMITH AND MILLS A High Class Singing and Dancing Act That has Really Got Em SPECIAL SATURDAY-Matinee at 2 P. M. Motion Pictures and Vaudeville Admission 5 Cents ..New Regent Theatre.. Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher Street PROGRAM FOR WEEK OF SEPT. 18th POLITE VAUDEVILLE SMITH AND MILLS A High Class Singing and Dancing Act That has Really Got Em PHOTO PLAYS MONDAY My Country 'tis of Thee, featuring Richard Travers and Lillian Drew. The Rough Necks, a big 3 reel feature full of thrill and sensation. An Angel in attitude, a roaring comedy. TUESDAY Sealed Lips, the intensely dramatic photo play in which America's leading emotional actor, William Coortenay, appears as the star. Fine powerful acts which appeal to every phase of human feeling. ing but cruelty at the hands of his fellow creatures. Joe tries to burglarize the house of John Burton, now a titled millionaire, but is caught. Burton hears his story, sympathizes with him and offers him in exchange for some tips on the correct society things, a position as secretary. Joe is reaccented by an old pal. Joe accidently kills the crook and contesses all to Burton, who shields him from the police. How can you miss this one? SATURDAY. The World Film Corporation presents Fine Feathers, a big 5 reel-feature drama dealing with the love and devotion of a woman, a picture that should reach the heart of everyone. Don't miss seeing it. A Keystone Comedy. Nuff Sed. THURSDAY The War Bride of Plumville, featuring Nell Craig, Ernest Maupain and Edmond F. Cobb in 3 reels. Their mother, an interesting drama in 2 reels. Then some comedy. FRIDAY The Grip of Evil, second chapter, entitled The Underworld. The Underworld tells of Gentleman Joe an ex-convict who has tried to regenerate, but who has met with noth- --- Week Beg M Qualits PRESENTS ART ED SHOW ON IN A MUSICAL CON OWN PRE EIGHT DED BY KE THOMPSON SADIOUS BOM PRETTY GIRL CHORUS EL PRETTY GIRLS, CATCHY MUSIC, DANCING CHORUS, SPECIAL SCENES AND ELECTRICAL EFFECTS 1 NEAR BOND ND HATCH tertainers Y-Matinee at 2 P. M. Admission 5 Cents ent Theatre... Opp. Pitcher Street WEEK OF SEPT. 18th UDEVILLE ND MILLS d Dancing Act That has Got Em ing but cruelly at the hands of his fellow creatures. Joe tries to burglarize the house of John Burton, now a titified millionaire, but is caught. Burton hears his story, sympathizes with him and offers him in exchange for some tips on the correct society things, a position as secretary. Joe is recognized by an old pal. Joe accidently kills the crook and contesses all to Burton, who shields him from the police. How can you miss this one? SATURDAY A Big Variety Program full of surprises presenting such favorites as Mary-Picford, Blanch Sweet, Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh and otter screen stars. So you see this day will have a treat in store for everybody. Last but not Least—Everybody, that is anybody, goes to the Regent, where there is a big five piece orchestra to disperse sweet music at all times during the pictures, playing all the latest selections from the best authors in the country. The orchestra is under the leadership of Prof. Chas. Addison, cornet; Chas. Collins, violin; Thomas Reed, trombone; Clarence Parson; piano Son Christie, drums. COMING—The Crimson Stain Mystery, and The Girl From Frisco. SEATS NOW ON SALE AT Stokes & Derry's Pharmacy Druld Hill Avenue and Oxford St. Young's East End Pharmacy Cor. Eden and Jefferson Streets ALSO BOX OFFICE STEAMER STARLIGHT & BROWN'S GROVE The Following Dates Have Been Booked SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 17-Electa Chapter 24 Jolly Five 1 Empty Stocking Club THE CAREY THEATRE Carey Street near Presstman Street Program For Week of September 18th. MONDAY—"Peg O The Ring," Episode 9th, featuring Grace Cunard and Francis Ford. "Head of the Family," concerning an errant wife, and a modern cave man. "The Young Sleuth," a juvenile detective comedy. "The Trail of the Thief." "Shy Thirty Cents." "Behind the Veil," dramatic story of a love swindler. "The Janitor," power comedy. Weekly No. 25. "Repaid," love drama. "Chinatown William," "Adjusting His Claims." TUESDAY A Great Big Special Feature Picture Also A Good Comedy WEDNESDAY--"The Secret of the Submarine," chapter 13. "The Sting of Conscience," a vivid drama of the great Northwest. "The Brown See The Fair," a comedy of curious complications. THURSDAY—"Mysteries of Myra" 13th Episode. "The Man Across The Street," King Baggot playing two parts at one time. "The Wish- T & BROWN'S GROVE s Have Been Booked OCTOBER 1 Empty Stocking Club ing Lamp," the story of two discontented boys. "The Rogue with a Heart," a drama of the Northwest. FRIDAY—"The Committee on Credentials," a 101 Bison feature. "His Picture," the beautiful screen actress, Violet Merseteen with Wm. Garwood. "The Romance of Hollow Tree." "Knockins Out Knock Out Kelly." "Penants and Powder." SATURDAY—"The Grip of Evil," Entitled "The Underworld," featuring Jackie Saunders and Roland Bottomley. "Double Crossing, The Dean," a Nestor Comedy. "The War. Ridden Mexico," a patriotic spectable. "Muggins" a drama of intense heart interest. Watch this space for coming serials. Grip of Evil, which started last Saturday. Yellow Menace, September 25. Helen Holmes in Judith of Cumberland, Sept. 27. Coning The Girl From Frisco and Fortomas, that great series of detective stories based on the exploits of the most notorious criminal in the annals of French detective history. ---