The Afro-American

--- PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY VOL. XXV. No. 5 NEGRO BISHOPS A GREAT QUESTION Question to be Decided at Episcopal Convention to be held Next Month. WHAT IT WILL MEAN Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg Explains the Proposed Legis- There is a matter of great concern to the race which comes up at the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, which convenes in the city of St. Louis on the 11th of next month. It is frequently, and commonly referred to as "a Negro Bishop" for the colored people of the Episcopal Church. But such is far from being an accurate description of what is really proposed. There is no "plan of the Separate Racial District for Negroes in the South," which is proposed for adoption by the General Convention of the Church. Correctly stated, there is proposed legislation, specifying no particular race, but enabling the House of Eishops, and diocesan conventions, to provide adequate Episcopal supervision and give representative status to, such groups of people who are deprived of representation in the diocesan Church. The southern dioceses which most strenuously object to the proposed legislation, are really responsible for the introduction of the proposed measure. In such dioceses, while Negroes are received into the church, and given all spiritual privileges, they are not permitted to share in the government of the church. They are disfranchised. There are other dioceses, while not disfranchising Negroes, yet. Negroes practically, have no part in the conduct of affairs. If the legislation which is proposed is adopted, it is simply made possible upon the request of the Bishops and diocesan conventions concerned, to organize such territory, so far as the Negro is concerned into a Missionary District. This being accomplished a colored priest will be elected by the House of Bishops as Bishop of such district. The district will have its own convention, and its delegates will be members of the General Convention. Its Bishop having a seat and full privileges in the House of Bishops. There have been two distinct classes of persons who have opposed the legislation which is proposed. First, several of the dioceses where the Negro is now already disfranchised. They desire to keep him in disfranchisement. Second.—The extreme men in the North who oppose everything which has the least tendency to draw the color line. It has been hard to make this latter class understand that in this special case there is no drawing of the "color-line" by the National Church, but simply a merciful provision to take in such as are victims of the "color-line" in sections where it is difficult to make them conform to the spirit of the national law. But, instead of further attempting to describe what is proposed, we herewith annex a copy of the legislation which is proposed. The following is proposed by the majority of the special Commission on Racial Episcopate, as an amendment to the Constitution: "The House of Bishops may establish Missionary Districts upon racial lines, i. e., for a specified race or races, within the bounds of Dioceses and Missionary Districts, established, as authorized in Section 1, either severally or in such grouping as it may determine; provided that in case of a diocese such racial jurisdiction within the Diocesan borders shall be first ceded by the Bishops and Conventions of the Dioceses; provided further, that the Diocesan Bishops, who have ceded such jurisdiction for any such Missionary District, shall be a Council of Advice to that Missionary Bishop, with such rights and duties as shall be fixed by Canon. In the interpretation of the Constitution and Canons, the people and the Churches of such racial Missionary District shall occupy the same relationship to the General Convention as any other Domestic Missionary District. "No cession by a Diocese, or division of a Missionary District, shall carry with it members of the ceded race who may be or become members of congregations, not included in such Missionary District. "The House of Bishops may, from time to time, change, increase or diminish, the territory included in such Racial Missionary District in such manner as may be prescribed by Canon. Such racial jurisdiction within the borders of any Diocese may be retroceded to the Diocese by the House of Bishops, if the Bishop and Convention of such Diocese shall consent to receive it." If one should judge from the foregoing that all the Southern dioceses are opposed to the measure he would make a great-mistake. On the contrary a number of leading bishops of the South are among the bravest cham plions of the plan. For example, such as the Bishops of Florida, Mississippi, Texas, North Carolina and others. Among other things, in a recent article published in one of the church papers Bishop Cheshire, of North Carolina says: "To receive into its fold any race or people, and to exclude them from participation in the ordinary functions of the body, to keep them in a condition of separation, and of intended inferiority—this were to wound the real Catholicity of the Church in the very heart." MESSENGER FOR FORTY-NINE YEARS Washington, D. C., Sept. 18. Shepherd A. Harris, since 1867 employed as messenger for the Washington Bureau of the New York Times, was buried from his home, 995 Florida avenue, yesterday, the funeral taking place from the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, of which he was a member for many years. Mr. Harris was sixty-seven years old, and was one of the best known men in Washington, and highly respected by all. He had a wide acquaintance among newspaper and political men, and was well liked by all with whom he came in contact. He came to Washington, immediately after the war, having served as an attendant upon a captain of a Pennsylvania regiment, and took up the position as messenger in the New York Times office, where he remained until his death. MEMORIAL TO MRS. STOWE Jacksonvill. Fla., September 21.—A beautiful memorial window has been placed in the Church of Our Savior, at Mandarin, and dedicated to Harriett Beecher Stowe and Prof. Calvin E. Stowe. Among those giving subscriptions toward the memorial to the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin were several colored people. Whites residing here have started a movement to place a window for Thomas Dixon, author of books aimed at the Negro. They want Dixon clad as a night-rider in the Ku-Klux Klan, a striking contrast to the Stowe memorial ANTI-LYNCHING New York., September 22. -The Antllynching fund of $10,000 that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People started several months ago has been completed. It will be used in fereting out lynchings and trying to create sentiment against mob-law. Moorfield W. Stor-Boston each gave $1,000 toward the fund. JOHNSON SCORES WILSON Indianapolis, Ind., September 22- The anti-Negro policies, as well as others of the Wilson administration were sharply criticised by Henry Lincoln Johnson, former Recorder of Deeds, at Washington, in an address delivered here and elsewhere in the State. He denounced the segregation policy of the present regime, mentioned the general attitude of Southern conogressmen toward the Negro and urged the election of Hughes and Fadbanks. NO CHILDREN UNDER 13 In order to safeguard against a possible outbreak of an epidemic of infantile paralysis, Tealth Commissioner Blake has ordered that only pupils in the seventh, and eighth grades and those in the secondary schools be permitted to enroll pupils will be allowed to enter at the opening. Pupils must show satisfactory vaccination certificates before entering. No child under thirteen years of age will be allowed to attend any Sunday School this Sunday. NO LONGER EXPERIMENTAL Philadelphia, Pa., September 21-C. B Carter, of this city, secretary of the National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers has the following to say in favor of colored girls in Northern mills. "Negro help has been employed in hosiery mills in several sections of the South for many years says Mr Carter. "and therefore it is no longer an experiment. It is expected that with the enactment of the federal eighth-hour law there will be more demand than ever for Negro girls in the mills. "Just now a mill at Enfield N. C. is teaching a number of Negroes for the taking of permanent positions in the mill. It is stated by a representative of the company that as learners the Negro girls show more progress in attaining efficiency than does the average white girl. The management is greatly pleased with the prospect of having a more abundant supply of help. WORKING FOR THE DRY'S The womenof the 17th Ward met on Tuesday evening and have everything in line for a house to house canvass. The precinct chairman are: 1st Miss Ida R. Cummings; 2nd, Mrs. E. J. Wheatley; 3rd, Mrs. Laura Thompson; 4th, Mrs. Dailey; 5th, Miss Charlotte Davage; 6th, Mrs. J. A. Holmes; 7th, Mrs. Ida Boston; 8th, Mrs. Ida Hilton; 9th, Mrs. Sarah Lewis, 10th, Mrs. C. G. Cummings. Mrs. M C. Harvey, chairman BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1916 BITTERLY ASSAILS PRESIDENT WILSON "Has Preached 'The New Freedom" and Practiced The "New Bondage." Has Brought Unmerited Hardship on Thousands of American Citizens New York, Sept. 21—One of the most scathing criticism of President Wilson's segregation propaganda and his policy of placing white democrats in places formerly held by colored Republicans, that has appeared during the present campaign, was published under the signature of William R. Wilcox, chairman of the Republican National Committee, in the New York American this week. Mr. Wilcox does not mince words in handling the attitude of Mr. Wilson on the race question, but by a bare statement of facts shows that the President has preached the "New Freedom" and has practiced the "New Bondage." The following is the statement of Chairman Wilcox in full: "It required more than ordinary assurance for the man who has done more than any other president since the Civil War to fasten the shackles of bondage on the American freedman to stand at the humble log cabin at Hodginville, Ky., and pronounce a eulogy upon the great emancipator. "In the light of President Wilson's own contemptible treatment of the Negro, his praise of Lincoln, the plain man of the common people, the product of poverty and obscurity, was false and shallow." "Bringing to Washington all the prejudices of his Southern birth and rearing, surrounding himself with the men of the same inherited feelings, Mr. Wilson early gave to his administration, so far as the colored man was concerned, the stamp of snobbery, vindictiveness and ignorance, and these traits have characterized it from the time of the removal of J. C. Napier as Register of the Treasury, to the present day. "Not even the splendid heroism of the Tenth Cavalry, who went to their death at Carrizal, as the result of the President's policy of timidity and blundering in Mexico, sufficed to move him from his course of Negro bating. The colored man under Woodrow Wilson may die for his country, but he may not serve it in civilian life, save under the sign of the 'Jim Crow. REVE AUSE POSITICX "Beginning with Napier three years ago, President in his persistent pursued a policy of segregation that has brought unmerited hardship and shame to thousands of American citizens. Presidents Taft and Roosevelt encouraged deserving and intelligent Negroes by giving them positions in the Federal service, and President Cleveland had faithfully observed the traditions under which certain places of responsibility were awarded to the Negro race. "President Wilson quickly gave evidence of one of his most characteristic traits by surrendering to Southern Negro haters of the Vardaman type. In a matter of plain justice to his colored fellow-citizens, he was 'too proud to fight.' He did recognize the justice of the claim of the Negroes to the Treasury position which a colored man had held for more than twenty-five years and at first nominated an Oklahoma Negro; but he promptly withdrew it when notice was served upon him by the Democratic race fanatics in Congress that no Negroes would be confirmed. "Even the post of Minister to Hayti, always filled by a black man, went to a white man. If Mr. Wilson preached the 'New Freedom,' he practised the 'New Bondage.' "The new order of things at Washington quickly became apparent, and a systematic policy of segregation in the Executive departments was soon under way, instigated first by Secretary McAdoo and Postmaster-General Burleson, who had many imitators. By the summer of 1913 the segregation of Negro clerks in the Treasury Department and the Post Office was an accomplished fact. "At first denying that he had yielded to his own prejudices or to the importunities of Southern men in Congress and in the departments, and had discriminated against the colored employees, President Wilson finally, on November 12, 1914 a year after the first protests had been met with pronses that segregation was not intended, not only admitted that segregation was practised, but declared that the policy would be continued "He made his views thus clear when he received at the White House a delegation representing the National Independence Equal Rights League. The President in his best 'weasel' words said that the policy of segregation had been enforced 'for the comfort and best interests of both races." RACE CONFERENCE AT WASHINGTON Dr. W. H. Jernigan Pleads for A Wider Use of The EVENING SESSION LIVELY Dr. Garner Provokes Warm Discussion Among The Delegates. Washington, Sept. 18—"The Negro must take the place of a man in this country and no longer play the baby act," was the declaration made by the Rev. W. H. Jernigan in calling together a conference of representatives of the race to consider matters of racial interest. "Why sit down all the time and complain, when complaints and wallings never yet made a people and never will. Now is the time for us to do something. One of the greatest weapons in the hands of the people of this country is the ballot, and we must use it. No longer go around the kitchen door with your hands in your pockets and hats under your arms, but look every man right in the eye and tell him what you want. Ten million strong in the United States, we should play an important part." The conference met in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church last Thursday morning and while but few of the delegates were present at the opening, yet in the afternoon, a large crowd was present and took part. Rev. W. H. Jernigan was elected president; Rev. W. M. Alexander, of Baltimore, secretary; Rev. S. L. Carnuthers, treasurer; Rev. Dr. Norman, chairman of the executive committee; Rev. Dr. Taylor, corresponding secretary. There was a lively session in the evening. Following the delivery of an address by Rev. Jernigan, the Rev. Dr. Garner, declared that the work in electing officers and going on with the meeting in the day was all rot and did not amount to anything. At this many of the delegates waxed warm and proceeded to pour out their wrath on the good preacher. "I had to stand for the printing of the programs" said Dr. Garner, "and since you are going so far I wish you would just pay me." "Dr. Garner has insulted us," said Rev. Taylor. "I move that he be required to make an apology," said J. R. Carrouthers. After a likely discussion the motion passed. Dr. Carrier refused to retract anything he had said, and demanded the return of his enrollment fee. This was denied and a motion passed wishing the good elder God-speed. He left the meeting. During the session there were some strong addresses delivered and committees appointed on various phases of the racial life in this country. Lynching, mob violence, lawlessness of every kind, and the President's attitude toward the colored people of the United States were denounced. The race was called upon to express its disapproval of segregation inaugurated by President Wilson, in November at the ballot-box. Dr. J. Milton Waldron, of Shiloh Baptist Church delivered an address. Rev. J. T. Brown, of Miami, Fla., said that the Negroes in the North could do much to help the Negroes in the South if they would as their ballots counted for something. NOT TO ENDORSE CUMMINGS Claim He Was Named Without Their Being Consulted. The booze evil was forgotten Wednesday by the Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Meeting when a wrangle took place over whether or not the ministers should give their endorsement to the appointment of Rev. C. G. Cummings by the Home Defender's Association as the leader among the colored people of the local option campaign. It was the first meeting that the ministers have held since the summer recess, and when the question of endorsement came up verbal fireworks began to flow. Rev. M. J. Naylor opened the discussion, and declared that as the Home Defender's Association had not sought the co-operation and advice of colored ministers when Rev. Cummings was appointed, they should not now be asked to endorse his being named. Revs. A. J. Mitchell, G. A. Davis, J. H. Goodrich, Joseph Wheeler and S. R. Hughes were among the others who spoke in a similar vein, and the endorsement was not forthcoming. Rev. Mr. Hughes offered a resolution that the Home Defender's Association not limit the services to Baltimore of Rev. J. N. C. Coggins in behalf of the ratification of the local option bill. The resolution was tabled. LARGE CROWDS SEE TENNIS TOURNEY Best Players of the East Fighting for Championship at Courts in Druid Hill Park. What is undoubtedly the most successful tennis tournament ever held in this city, will come to a close this (Saturday) afternoon on th courts at Druid Hill Park, with the awarding of three handsome silver prize cups to the winners in the singles, and the doubles championship matches. The tournament is being held under the auspices of the oMumental City Tennis Club of this city and thirty of the best players in the East were entered in its lists. The tournament began onday with the contest in singles. Of the local players, Braxton alone reached the semi-finals, which were played Friday afternoon. Wilkerson and Holmes, Washington's two deadly rivals were again pitted against each other in this part of the tourney. These two players have met in nearly every tourney that has been playd this season and each time Holmes has emerged victorious. In the third round, Thursday afternoon, Holmes defeated Reckling 6-3, 6-3, while Monroe defeated Ross 6-0 4-6, 6-1. Wilkerson easily disposed of the veteran Ralph Cook, and Braxton as easily put down Fred Cook. In the doubles Wilkerson and Douglass defeated Jones and Pennington, Williams and Cook defeated the Annapolis team of Smith and Queen, Holmes and Smith, of Washington, overcame the veteran local players, D. Holmes and R. Cook, but not until the latter had made a spectacular ninth inning rally, which failed to stave off defeat. Reckling and Wright lost to onroe and little Harold Freeman. Wright's poor showing due to his lack of condition on account of loss of sleep the night before, was responsible for this result. He took the field after having only two hours rest and was unable to play his best Following are the results SINGLES Rhettia-Smith, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. cCard-Hillen, 6-3, 6-2. Holmes-Williams, 6-1, 6-0. Booker-Wilkerson, 1-6, 0-6. Ross-Pennington-6-0, 6-3. Monroe-Reid, 6-1, 6-3. McDaniels-Hawkins, 6-3, 6-4. Braxton-Howe, 6-3, 6-2. Douglass-Davis, 6-1, 6-0. SECOND ROUND Reckling-Rhetta, 7-5, 6-4. T.Holmes, McCard, 6-0, 6-4. R. Cook-Wright, 6-4, 6-3. Wilkerson.-Jones, 6-1, 6-1. Ross-Hubert, 6-3, 6-2. Braxton-Freeman, 6-2, 6-4. F. Cooks-Douglass, 6-4, 6-2. T. Holmes-Reckling, 6-3, 6-3. Wilkerson-K.Cooks, 6-0, 6-0. Monroe-Ross, 6-0, 4-6, 6-1. Braxton-F. Cook, 6-1, 6-0. DOUBLES Monroe, Reckling—Freeman, Wright 6-0, 4-6, 6-4. Williams, F. Cook—Smith, Queen, 2-6, 4-6. Booker, Hubert—Hawkins, Gregory 7-5, 6-1. T. Holmes-Smith—D. O. W.Holmes, Cook, 6-3, 6-4. Douglass Wilkerson—Jones Pennington, 6-4, 6-1. Monroe, Freeman—McDaniels, Ross 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. 6-1, 6-3. T. Holmes, Smith—Douglass, Wilkerson, 6-1, 6-2. MORGAN COLLEGE TO OPEN Present Indications Point to a Most Successful Year Morgan College, Fulton and Edmonson avenue, will open its doors on Monday morning for the term of 1916-17, and judging from the present indications, the enrollment, this year will far exceed the attendance of all previous years. Dean Pickens reports that the dormitories are already crowded, and it will not be possible to accommodate many more students in them. Of course most of the students residing at the college are non residents of the city, so that will not affect in any way the accommodations in the class rooms for the local students, who are expected to form a large proportion of the entire enrollment. Prof. M. L. Calloway, of the University of Illinois, will be the new professor of science this year, taking the place of Dr. R. V. Williams, white Mrs. William Pickens will be preceptress at the college, while J. H. Carter, who graduated from the college department last year, will be an instructor in the preparatory department. All of the studies carried in the previous curriculum will be taught this year, in addition to several new selective subjects. WHITE SOLDIERS OBJECT TO COLORED JUNGES San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 15.—A protest from enlisted men is to be filled with the War Department against the trial of white soldiers by the general court-martial, organized at Fort Sam Houston, because four Negro officers are members of the court, it was announced here today. Two captains and two first leutenants of the Eighth Illinois National Guard, are included in the personnel of the 12 officers of the court. The formal complaint alleges it is the first time white soldiers have been compelled to stand trial before a court including in its membership Negro officers. Further complaint is made because these are National Guard officers, although of course temporarily in the Federal service. PRICE THREE CENTS Raps Present Day Conditions Existing in the Colored Schools. KOCH MAKES ADDRESS Says Present Deficiency Can Be Remedied by Cooperation of Teachers. A strong address by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois on "The Attitude of the Negro Teacher to the Negro Child" and one by Superintendent of School Koch, dealing with conditions in coerced schools were the features of the gathering of 300 public school teachers at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Monday morning. Following the address of Dr. DuBois, Mr. Koch said that he had asked Mr. Mason A. Hawkins to suggest a suitable speaker for the occasion and that the latter had named: the editor. Mr. Koch told the teachers that he had remarked that he had read the Crisis and had sometimes thought Dr. DuBois a "firebrand." The address of Dr. DuBois, he went on to say, was an adroit presentation of truths many had thought, but had not dared to express. He said that there were certain race conditions here to be met and there was no use denying the fact. Speaking of the local public schools, Mr. Koch asserted that they had the same curriculum as those of the whites but that statistics showed that they were not up to the same standard. This condition, he declared, could be remedied by more earnest work on the part of the teachers. Dr. DuBois made a strong plea for knowledge about the race and said textbooks made only slighting references. He said that the Negro child faced a state of dual consciousness—one of being a child and the other of being a Negro child. Referring to a child in his own home, he said that the aim had been made to make him realize that he was a child long before becoming aware of the fact that he was a Negro child. He said that colored teachers, if they taught distorted views concerning the race may find their work pleasant, but if they taught the truth they may find it unpleasant. He gave a vivid picture of the race boy and girl being educated, only to find out that the barrier of race prejudice was against them in many lines. He urged not only a knowledge of the race question, but also the knowledge that other peoples had problems. The race could not successfully meet its problems by cajolery and flattery, but by looking actual facts in the face, he asserted. He plead for an interest in the problems of all peoples so that sympathies and interests would be worldwide. The European War, he asserted, has dispelled some of the illusions concerning the civilization of the white man. While in the city, Dr. DuBois was the guest of Mr. Mason A. Hawkins, who was instrumental in having him come here. He also visited the office of the Afro-American and was shown through the plant: "OLD GUARD" REELECTED AT B. M. C. LAST WEEK Washington, September 22. The eighteenth session of the biennial Movable Committee of Odd Fellows is now but a memory, the adjournment taking place last Friday night. Atlantic City, Pittsburgh, and Chicago were among the unsuccessful bidders for the 1918 sessions, but New York won the prize. The Morris forces were in absolute control and elected their ticket without trouble. The only contest for position was that of E. P. Jones, of Vicksburg, Miss, who desired to be reelected as a grand director. B. V. Barco, of Baton Rouge, La., succeeded him. J. Burke, of Savannah, Ga., succeeded Rev. W. H. Mixon, of Alabama as a grand auditor. The delegations from some of the States were much smaller than is usual Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia only had a small percentage of their usual representation. Maryland as usual made a good showing. The full list of officers follows: Edward H Moris, Chicago, grand master; Jullus C. Johnson, Baltimore, deputy grand master; James F. Needham, Philadelphia, grand secretary; W. David Brown, New York, grand treasurer. Grand directors. J. H. Johnson Salisbury, N. C.; George H. Mays Jacksonville, Fla., and B. V. Barco; grand auditors. J. H. Miller, New Jersey, and J. Burke, Savannah, Ga. TO PROTECT EMIGRANTS Philadelphia, September 22.-The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has started a movement to look after the interests of the young men and women who emigrate here from the South. THE COLONEL IN NATION'S CAPITAL Washington, D. C.-The National Baptist Convention has passed another session into history or some where else. It has met transacted business and gone, and now they are looking forward to going to Muskogee. Okla. next year. It was a big meeting, and I am told by those who have attended them all that it was one of the biggest in the history of the organization. Well at any rate appeared to me that it must have been the number that John saw or something like that, because I could not count them, and so orderly was the meeting that the people invited them to come again. When I wrote to you before I was up in Virginia taking a trip up the James river and the Nansemond river, in company with some big educators, and then I had the pleasure of telling you of my visit to Jamestown, Va., the place where the first slaves landed. It was a great place. Of course you know white folks got their names in history at this place. Some man by the name of John Smith had his life saved by a young Indian girl, an later on she was married to a man by the name of John something else from England. You know I have the names of the Johns at any rate, as they tell me it is put down in a book called history. The school children who are up to that history book can tell you about it. As old as I am, I can remember just a little something about it. I have heard people talk about it. But then I mean to say that there is something to mark the places that white people occupied and where they stood and the like, but there is nothing in that historic place about us. These educators there got to talking about that and decided to erect a monument there to show as near as possible where the feet of black men landed. The Negro Organization Society, with Dr. R. R. Moton president, Prof. J. M. Gandy, executive-secretary; Prof. W. T. B. Williams, recording secretary; Major Allen Washington, treasurer, decided to erect the monument, and will appoint a committee at the annual session in November to look after it. Speaking of the Negro Organization Society, it is one of the organizations among us that is doing a little more than talk. It is looking into things for the race as I have told you before and is trying to help out in needed places. I am real proud that we have such an organization in this country and I have the pleasure of knowing many of the members and all of the officers. When I left that party it was at Petersburg, Va., and I was only there a short time before I got myself together and started for the real down South. I rode to Raleigh and got off there and spent a night with Prof. Edwards, who is said to be the only registered architect of our race in North Carolina. He is a busy man and is kept busy all the time. He is one of the professors in Shaw University, and then he can put on paper and can put up any kind of building. Just as busy as he can be all the time. He has a lovely family, and two daughters. I shall have to tell you out them later. Bright and early the next morning, company with Dr. Turner, we left Atlanta, Ga. That old iron horse late and we had to ride late. It even the Seaboard Air Line. but to here congratulate them people in the good service given to our people. The officers on the carriages as polite as can be. The man called the conductor or something that tried to show how much pro- tection he could give us while riding with him. These little things count. We only see the heads of these com- panies through their employees, those with whom we come in tact, and if they are discourteous we usually say that if the road. We reached Atlanta, Saturday even- ing, and only looked around a few minutes and then started for Savannah over the Central of Georgia. It was indeed a nice ride from the city to the city. But I did not tarry there but went into Jacksonville, Fla. where I spent a few hours, and then returned to Savannah, Ga., to see them people come in. I wish you could have been there to have seen them coming to Savannah. They came in large numbers from all parts of the country. They were there old and young, rich and poor, high and low. They came to attend the National Baptist Convention. It was Wednesday morning, September 6 at 10 o'clock when President E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark., called the convention to order. There was not a place in Savannah, large enough to hold it, but they were there just the same, and those who could not get in stayed on the outside, and were counted in the number, or will be when it comes to getting notes for the next big convention for I am told that it is going to be still larger when they go to Muskegan, Ohio. I don't know what happened Monday night, because I left just before they closed, but I can tell you the sensation of Monday afternoon. Miss Ninnie H. Burroughs, who has for a long time been corresponding secretary of the convention of women—the only one they have ever had, and who is the founder and president of the National Training School for girls and women in Lincoln Heights in this city, benefited from all the positions. While the convention and the board did not accept of her resignation, she believed that they had just as well, because she is going to quit for keeps. They talked with her. Her friends, tried to persuade her, but she said blank "No." Now it is just about time for the opening of school, just time when everything should be put in order, but the president is about to quit cold. I don't know just what will be done in this matter. I am of the opinion that she should have resented the manner in which Prof. M. M. Rodgers said things and brought it about. He is auditor of the National Baptist Convention, and I don't know the meaning of that big word, but I do know that it strikes me that he should be general manager and general superintendent. Perhaps that's what auditor means. I am going to get some one to tell me when I go down South to school. He said that the title of the training school property, and the deed was in the name of Nannle H. Burroughs and Julia Layton, and while they held it in trust to the National Training School for Women and Girls, it did not connect the National Baptist Convention or the women's convention with it in any way and recommended that a change in the document be made at once. This displeased the secretary very much, and she did not fail to let him know. Then she showed up many errors in the report of the printed document which had been gotten out by the auditor and followed it with her resignation. An effort is being made even now to get her to withdraw her resignation and continue in the work. I do not know what the result will be, but I will let you know if I get hold of it first. I should all wait for me to 116 Wash. 'Send all mail for me to 1116 Washington Building, Kansas City BUSINESS MEN COMMEND GOOD WORK OF STUDENTS National Urban League Told Colored Boys Give Satisfaction. The following communication from the Connecticut Leaf Tobacco association, which is composed of practically all the tobacco growers in the Hartford valley, has been received at the office of the National Urban league: The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes 100th Seventh Avenue, New York. Gentlemen—I am glad to be able to write that upon every plantation where the colored students are now employed they are giving satisfaction, and plans are being made for their return to Connecticut at the end of the school term in 1917. These boys have proved to be efficient and conscientious workers, and they have won the approval of both the planters they have been working for and the members of the different communities in which they have lived. I believe it to be the duty of the association to send some letter of appreciation to the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes for their efforts in this movement and at the same time to mention the efficient and able manner in which they have handled this proposition. Very truly yours. CONNECTICUT LEAF TOBACCO ASSOCIATION This letter is in commendation of the work of the 500 students who were recruited from the southern schools and colleges as an experiment to fill the places of foreign laborers who had found more remunerative employment in the various munition factories of the north. 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While the Equal Rights league has taken the initiative in the movement by issuing the call, the congress will be absolutely free to perfect its own [Image of a man with a bald head and a mustache, wearing a suit and tie]. REV. DR. BYRON GUNNER, PRESIDENT OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE organization, rules and program for the two days allotted for the meeting. The league has very generously announced that its annual meeting will be held after the congress adjourns. The congress is to be composed first of regular accredited delegates chosen and sent by the various fraternal, religious, literary and political organizations from all sections of the country and of individuals who may enroll as members of the general body as soon as it is organized. The league again urges all such organizations as above named to see to it that from one to two delegates be elected by each body and sent to the congress. The fact that lynching is still rampant, particularly at the south, and in most of the other sections of the country segregation ordinances are still being introduced and enacted ought to be sufficient evidence of infringement upon the legal rights of the colored people to cause them to unite in a great movement like the proposed congress for self defense. The Apostle Paul boasted of his Roman citizenship and used it in defending himself from a mob in the temple at Jerusalem. He knew the law and was willing to stake his life on its being respected by those in authority. "Is it lawful to scourge a Roman uncondemned?" he asked. Would to God we had in this country officials who respected the law of the land and who valued human life highly enough to throw around uncondemned citizens the mantle and strong arm of the law. But there is still balm in Gilead; there is still left a remedy for unfairness and injustice. The ballot rightly used will remedy many of the things which now hinder the progress of the colored race. We must unite our forces as a race so as to make our numerical strength felt to better advantage. We must see the necessity of having our representatives in the municipal and national lawmaking departments of this country. When the congress convenes an outline of the questions to be discussed will be announced, and to such topics the delegates will address themselves. Committees will be appointed to draft all measures intended to be presented to the authorities in nation, state or municipality. It has been suggested that a campaign to create favorable sentiment on the questions presented be mapped out by states, and at the conclusion of a campaign of sentiment the representatives in the various states will meet and report on their work and recommend the kind of action to be taken. These state representatives will not for the congress between annual meetings. 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DAISY NEWS Mr. David Johnson has. returned home after visiting. friends in the Rocky Mountains. Mr. David Harrison was in Baltimore last Friday. Mr. James Prettyman has returned home after visiting his father, Mr. Philip Prettyman, of Baltimore. Rev. L. A. Williams has returned home after attending the district conference which was held at Shiloh, Va. Mrs. Fannie Dorsey, of Washington, visited Mrs. Annie Dorsey Sunday. Miss Emma Harriay was in Baltimore last Wednesday and visited Miss Sarah Harris who is at the Maryland General Hospital. General Treasurer Mr. Lewis Crawford, of Frederick, is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Dorsey. Miss Cora Hall, of Catonsville, and Miss Leola Christian were the guests of Mrs. Surah Robinson last Thursday. Mrs. Elizabeth Harriday was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Lewis Worthington last Thursday. A rally was held at Daisy last Sunday. Rev. Williams filled the pulpit all day. Mr. Zacariah Dotson with his chair from Mt. Alry furnished the music. ??11.5 was raised. WOODVILLE JOTTINGS Woodville, Md., Sept. 20—Rev. R. F. Coates preached at Brooks M. E. Church at 11 a. m. on Sunday. Rev. Davis, of Anacostia. D. C., accompanied by a large number of his preached at John Wesley M. E. Church at 1 a. m. on Sunday. Mrs. James Coates Miss Berdina Coates and Mr. Henry Coates have returned to Washington after a pleasant stay at Coutesville, the guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Coates. Mrs. Aline Davis and little daughter, of Brentwood, Md., are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tolson. Medames Anna Glascoe, Katie Douglass and William Contee were delegates to the District Conference at Shiloh, Va., last week. Mr. Webster Douglass and son, Author, spent the week-end in Washington, visiting his little son, Samuel who is sick at a hospital there. SNOW HILL NEWS Snow Hill, Md. . Sept. 21.—Miss Laurie Purnell was in Washington last week attending the B. M. C. Mr. Ennails Dashield last week for Philadelphia, after spending two weeks with his parents. Mr. Samuel Collins has returned to Dewault, Pa., after visiting his family. Mrs. Helen Henry Allen, of Philadelphia, is here visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Henry. Mr. Samuel Tingle is home from Ocean City. Rev. E. J. Henry attended the B. M. C. in Washington, and spent a few days in Philadelphia with his sister before returning home. Mrs. Jennie Purnell and Miss Maggie Purnell, of Philadelphia, are here visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Lewis Purnell and Mrs. M. Q. Henry were at the Salisbury fair last week. The musical given at the M. E. Church last Wednesday evening was largely attended. Miss Mabel T. Jones left last Friday for Baltimore to resume her studies at the High School. Messrs. Peter L and W. E. Henry left last Thursday for the Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va. Mr. Sidney Armstrong has gone to Baltimore for the winter. Mrs. Clay and Miss Vivian Hughes have returned to Philadelphia after visiting friends here. Mr. P. L. Henry filled the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday evening in the absence of his father. ELKTON HAPPENINGS Elkton, Md. Sept. 21.—Rev. P. E. Robinson of "Baltimore, president of the A. U. M. P. Church, was in town Monday. Rev. S. J. Mills, of Havre De Grace, visited Elkton Monday. Dr. S. E. Maloney and eighteen of his people, visited Cedar Hill Church last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mollie Gibson went to Philadelphia Sunday and brought home her mother, Mrs. Harrietta Milburn. Th stork visited Mr. and Mrs. James Milburn last Monday and left a baby boy. Mr. Samuel J. Clark spent the week in Atlantic City. Mrs. Hannah Clark has returned home after spending three months in Atlantic City. BERKLEY NEWS Berkley Md. Sept. 21.—Sunday was the last day of Hosanna camp. Rev. R. E. Ford preached in the morning. Messrs. T. N. Norton, George Smith, Horace Prigg, Mrs. E. N. Washington and daughter motored to Washington last week to attend the B. M. C. They were entertained by Mrs. Phoebe Warfield. Mr. Philip Spriggs, of Philadelphia, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Hazzard Presberry. Mr. Lewis Prigg, of Ardmore, Pa., spent the week-end with his father, Mr. Horace Prigg. Miss Benjamin Wilson, of Centerville, Md., spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilson. Mrs. David Brown, of Philadelphia, is visiting relatives here. Mr. Henry Wilson, of Ardmore. Pa., spent the week-end with relatives here. Mrs. Annie Webster and Miss Gertrude Webster are on the sick list. Mr. George Ashton of Muttonburg, was buried form Hosanna Church Thursday afternoon. He is survived by a wife, three daughters, one son and many relatives. Mr. Stephen Jamison had charge of the services. DENTON HAPPENINGS Denton, Md., Sept. 21.—Rev. S. H. Cooper, presiding elder of the EASTon District, held his second quarterly conference at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday night. Ten auxiliaries rendered reports, over $400.00 being this quarter. Revs. S. H. Cooper and J. H. Fitchett were entertained at supper Monday evening by Mrs.Anna V. and Miss Anna C. Williams. The Misses Olivia Tribbett and Cornelia Fountain motored to Salisbury, Md., on last Thursday. While there they attended the colored fair. Mr. W. W. Thomas has returned home from Washington. Mrs. Elsie Ross, of Baltimore, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Robert Fountain. Rumor has it that the colored schools of the county will reopen on October 2 with Miss L. T. Kennard, supervisor and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Walker, of Virginia, teachers at the Kennard High and Industrial School. CHARLOTTE HALL NEWS Charlotte Hall, Md., Sept. 21—Dr. D. P. Seaton held his second quarterly conference at St. John's A. M. E. Church Saturday. He preached Sunday morning. Dr. Seaton and Rev. W. H. Williams were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell Saturday and Sunday. The camp meeting closed at John Wesley Sunday. There was a Communion service at St. Mary's P. E. Church Sunday morning. Rev. Cedwick of Copsons, Md., had charge. Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Mr. Abraham Butler, Mrs. M. Curtis and Mrs. W. H. Williams were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Handy Sunday. Mrs. E. M. Dent was the guest of friends at Buds Creek Sunday. Patrick P. Doughless who has charge of the work at Gross A. M. E. Mission, was able to raise the presiding elder's assessment for the first time in many years. ROMONKEY HAPPENINGS Pomonkey, Md., Sept. 21.-Regular services were held here at Metropolitan Church Sunday. Rev. J. W. Dockett is pastor. Misses Mary and Gertrude Ransome, who have been spending their vacation here have returned to Washington. Mrs. J. H. Griffin and daughter Ella of Baltimore, are visiting her daughters, Mrs. J. M. Datcher and Mrs. J. T. Slater here. Miss Irre Reynolds, of Washington, spent Sunday here. SYKESVILLE NEWS Sykesville, Md., Sept. 21.—Mrs. Maria Washington died last Thursday at her home in Atlantic City. She was buried at White Rock on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Berry, of Cutonsville, is the house guest of Mrs. Dora Costly. Rev. W. A. English, of Frederick, was the guest of Rev. Moore during the week. Miss Ornetta Washington has been appointed principal of the Sykesville school. Mrs. Laura Squirrell, of Cutonsville, was the guest of Mrs. Allie Rheubottom. Mrs. Tinny Rheubottom was here on Tuesday attending the Tuneral of Mrs. Washington. LUTHERVILLE JOTTINGS Lutherville, Md., Sept. 21.—Tribe No. 3 of Edgewood M. E. Church of which Mr. George Quigley is captain, held a lawn party last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sembly, of Annapolis, visited his brother, Mr. Edward Sembly and his sister, Mrs. Eva Carroll, Sunday. Mr Herbert Sembly and Mr. Henry Ayers have returned home after a pleasant stay at Atlantic City. Mr John Combs of La Plata, visited his sister, Mrs. Emma Jones, last week. Misses Louisa and Jeannette Johnson have gone to Harford county for a week. Miss Helen Mack. of Riderwood, visited Miss Emma V. Carroll last Sun day. Mr. Randolph Matthews has returned to his occupation after a pleasant vacation. Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor are rejoicing over the birth of a fine boy. Mr. Thomas Page has returned home after being at the Mountains during the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Johnson were married one year ago last Monday. Mr. David Kurtz Taylor and Miss Clara Virginia Harris, both of Texas, Md., were married at the residence of Mr. Edward Patterson, at Texas, Md. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. Chas. W. Johnson. CHASE JOTTINGS Chase, Md. Sept. 21—Mr. Jos. W. Harvey, Md. Charles Green and cousin. Miss M. Alma Kelly, visited Mrs. M. E. Green recently. Mr. Glendi Scott visited his mother, Mrs. Rosa Scott, Sunday. Mrs. Alice Harris and daughter, have returned to Baltimore, after spending a pleasant vacation at the home of Mrs. E. J. Purnell. Mr. Harry Gilbert visited his parents at Chase. Md. Miss Mamie A. Patterson, the assistant teacher has returned to take up her duties. Mr. Moses Green, of Govanstown, Pa., visited his brother and sister, Mr. Thomas Green and Mr. Amelia Brown, here. COOKSVILLE NEWS Cooksville, Md., Sept. 21.—Rev. Edward Moore filled the pulpit Sunday morning and gave an able sermon. The afternoon was given to Madam Bruce of Oklahoma and Mrs. Lovett, who delighted a fine audience. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, of Rover. Mrs. Marie Forrester of New York, Mrs. Mary Gassaway of Bushy Park, and Mr. Andrew Dorsey of Rover were THE AFRO-AMERICAN the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Parker of Woodstock on Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Howard returned on Tuesday after spending several days in Baltimore and Washington visiting relatives and friends. Miss Christine Parker, the daughter of Mrs. Hattie L. Parker left Tuesday in company with her brother, Mr. Joseph Parker to enter Storer College at Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Miss Hallie Dorsey, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Prince A. Dorsey; left Wednesday to enter the State Normal School at Bowle, Md., in company with Mr. Joseph Parker, who is a senior student in the same school. Mr. John H. Howard and son, J. Howell Howard attended the horse show at Jonestown, Howard county on September 14. Mr. Howell Howard was in Sandy Springs on business Monday. Howard county schools will open October 2nd. Mr. Henry Nelson, of Roxbury Mills is seriously ill at his home. Mrs. Vinnie Randall, her son and daughter have returned to Ealtimore after spending several weeks with her father, Mr. Tobias Dorsey. CARROLL ITEMS Carroll, Md., Sept. 21—Mr. Benjamin Swanson of Baker street and his friend, Mr. Elijah Williams, of Philadelphia, were the guest of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Tyre Sunday, of Ellamount street. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Holly, of 10 Metavail street, entertained Sunday as their guests: Mr. and Mrs. Woods and his mother of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Blanks, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Holly, Miss Lucy Diggs, of Philadelphia, spent a few days with her friend, Mrs. Mabel Johnson, of Leeds street. POCOMOKE CITY ITEMS Pocomoke City, Md., Sept. 21. An all day meeting was held at the Georgetown Circuit Sunday and over one thousand persons were present. Rev. J. W. Bond preached in the morning and Rev. J. J. Baker led in the experience meeting in the afternoon. Rev. Thomas Wheatley filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion Church in the morning and Rev. Whittington at the night service. A spiritual service was held at St. John Church Sunday. Rev. J. S. Collins, an ex-pastor, preached morning and night. In the afternoon the Rev. J. D. Johnson, of Berlin, motored here with his family, and had charge of the service. Mr. Thomas Allen and Miss Martha Parker, of Tasley, Va., were married here Wednesday at the residence of Mr. John E. Gunby, by Rev. George W. Marshall. Rev. E. T. Addison has returned from spending a few days in Washington. Mr. Elvi Foulks, of Suffolk, Va. spent Sunday here as the guest of Mrs Esther Coston Mrs Julia Warner and daughter, of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Stirling, of Cape Charles, Miss Eoulah Quinn, of Ocean City, Mr. London Quinn of Cape Charles are all visiting their mother Mrs Cassie Quinn. Miss Christina Quinn, of New Jersey arrived home and will spend a few days with relatives before leaving to resume her studies at Lawrenceville. Miss Maud Watson is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Kate Brittingham. Mr. Asbury Marshall left Monday for Baltimore where he will visit his relatives. Mrs. Fannie Spears, of Baltimore, who was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. James Baker has returned home. TOWSON JOTTINGS Towson, Md., Sept. 20—The aged grandmother of Mrs. A. G. C. Randall died last Sunday at Columbus, Ga. Participants in the King's Rally Mt. Calvary Church Friday, held an enjoyable practice at the Twenty odd singers of the bands of Waters, Asbury and Eastern Churches greatly enlivened the services at Mt. Calvary Church Sunday. Rev. L. C. Nixon preached. Miss Credello Ames, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jennings Ames is quite ill. Mrs. Hattie Blake, who has been quite sick is out again. Miss Annie'Diggs left for Boston Sunday to enter the Girl's Trade School. The Towson Eand gave an entertainment at Eudowood Park last week. Mesdames Thomas Young and Mary Burnett gave a delightful entertainment Monday afternoon and night to benefit the Baby Rally. Last Saturday night, was made memorable in the lives of Rev. and Mrs. Arthur G. C. Randall by a purity of members and friends who brought them baskets of beautiful dishes, cooking utensils, and groceries. Dainty refreshments were served before the joy-makers left. A host of young ladies were the guests of Miss Evelyn Brown, who entertained in honor of her birthday. Many valuable presents were received. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams was buried last Sunday. Messrs. Alexander Frazier, Clarreturned from Selou Lake, Pa. Mrs. Annie Daniels, of Baltimore, visited her sister Sunday, Mrs. Luvenia Young. Mrs. Wesley Smith visited Gettysburg last week; and her daughter, Miss Ruth, has returned from Belair. The Baltimore A. M. E. District holds its first rural extension church conference all day Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Church, September 27th. ANNAPOLIS HAPPENINGS Annapolis, Md., Sept. 20—Much credit is due Mr. Charles Stokes, who a few weeks ago organized the Volunteer Relief Association. Dr. Garcia was elected chairman; Mr. William S. Brown, vice chairman; Mrs. M. Kint treasurer; Mrs. C. Conner, manager; and Mr. Stokess, general manager. The association has raised $22.50 for the relief fund by subscriptions and the money was sent to the relief headquarters in New York. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Brown, of Calvert street, spent the week end in Washington. The Misses Arenette Sampson and Lavinia Plummer, of Washington, spent their vacation visiting Miss Marie Scott of this city. Messrs Wm. Boston and Calvin LeCompe, of Baltimore, were guests of Mr. George Boston Sunday. Mrs. Hester Carver, a prominent member of St. Philip's Church, returned home this week. Miss Mamie Green, of Calvert street has returned from Cape May. Mrs. Manie Davis, Mrs. M. Scott, and Mrs. E. Brown have returned home from Sherwood Forest. Mrs. Mattle Travis, who has been visiting Rev. and Mrs. Travis, of Washington, has returned home. FREDERICK HAPPENINGS Frederick, Md., Sept. 20—Men's Day was observed at Asbury Church Sunday with special svices morning and afternoon. The collection for the day amounted to $74. Among those who delivered addresses were Prof. J. W. Bruner, supervisor of schools and Rev. Shipley, Rev. W. A. English is pastor of the church. Mrs. Beatrice Jenkins spent Sunday in Washington. Mrs. William Diggs is spending some time in Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. William Wansell, Mr. Earlston Wansell and Miss Della Jenkins have returned from Washington where they attended the B. M] C. Mr. Bernard Eriggs is teaching at Woodville. Alonza Milberry left Sunday for the Hampton Institute to resume his work. Roy Walker will attend Storer College this winter. WINCHERST HAPPENINGS Winchester, Va., Sept. 21—The Parlor social held by Miss Emma Parks Monday and Tuesday evening of last week, were a success in every way. The Misses Parker and Mrs. Augustus held a social at the parsonage of the M. E. Church Presbyterian. Woman's day was celebrated at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday evening, was a great success. The chair of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church rendered music. A number of out-of-town people were present and took part in the program. Miss Lucy Parker acted as president. Mrs. Emma Gilbert and mother have returned to their home in Harrisburg after visiting the Misses Parker. Mrs. Cora Brown of Charlottesville, Va., has returned home after visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Reynolds. Mr. Lewis Cook, of Carfield, D. C., has returned home after a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Robert Gray. Mrs. Bennett White and daughter, of Harrisburg are visiting Misses Clara and Lucy Parker. Miss Kate Gathers is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter. Miss Mary Johnson, of Baltimore is at the bedside of her sister, Miss Beatrice Johnson, who is quite ill. Miss Mabel Young has received an appointment as teacher in the public school at Charleston, W. Va., and Miss Alice Johnson at Stephen City. CAMBRIDGE NEWS Cambridge, Md. Sept. 21.—Mr. and Mrs. John Jones entertained Friday night in honor of Mrs. Della Green of Washington and Mr. Breckinridge of Baltimore, Rev, and Mrs. D. H. Hargis, Rev, and Mrs. J. A. Young and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas. Rev. J. W. Armstrong, who has been visiting his parents returned home Saturday Mrs. Susie Gale, of Philadelphia, returned home after visiting her mother, Mrs. Mattle Derry. Mrs. Mary Webb, of Muir street, who was taken suddenly on last Saturday, is somewhat improved. Mrs. Jessie L. Nichols, of Govanstown returned home Sunday, after a pleasant stay here. Mrs. Della Green, of Washington and charming little daughter Dorothy, who were visiting Rev, and Mrs. J. A. Young has returned home. While here she was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Lennuel Woolford, Mr. and Mrs. George Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson. The first services since the close of the camp meeting were held Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The pastor, Rev. J. A. 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C. & oe yeu; EDN Gee Dots Et Ring "= Fomey Cos POLIT Lae aa ‘Brtered 2 the Bebimore Por Ofice a3 ST We are-o reapreible for the, remo ot gonervation oh wuathiched execcTeias 00 2 1H extiches vest go tk ice lox pabicatioa oll Se Etna Carcies 2A cess ting gees 3 (Jgid ple sae have the cae is the CBee oy TimEe fg le i ere seine ta tne wos Se od tere 28h ‘ peetieeas I ition Wedoeston. x: ‘Advertzing rates made ews. on sppkice ea. = "Ail Charis, vores Orders 206 Dratts seni Bp made erie 1B THE APRO-AMERICAS ————— BALTIMORE, SEPT. 23, 1916 “The man who whispers down 3.welt S about the things be hax wo sell Doesn't make as many shining dolters “ga the man who climbs ree and nol- Jers. ‘A prominem barber of Omabz, Ne Qprasua, in-an open letter to the mere “pera of his profession tells them “You ‘are more imjnreant to your corm ‘nity than 2 banker.” People can get along without bankers, but they must visit tae barbers.” We wovid not venture to saz which fe the more important, 7% there is ‘opty an “hn” of difference between them. One saves and the other abaves. REWRITING OLD HYMNS ‘Dyea-in-the-wool Christians of this later day whe have been shocked be- yond iramedicie regaining. of thelr composure by the proposal of the Episcopal Commitee of the P. E. ‘Church to make changes in the form ‘of the Ten Commandments and the Marriage Ritual, will. suffer faval re- Japse if perchance @ copy of “Advent Bongs” by Profesor Patien should Zall into their’ hands. Har a recent baccsulaureate service the large audience after listening 9 @ ‘convincing peace sermon, sang ener- getically without @ qualm of con- acience, ‘The Son of God goes Forth to ‘War’ " To avoid such inconsisten- cies in our Feligious life, “to avoid the expressions of war, nature, Inve and @epravity upon which the emotional walue of the earlier hymns depends,” ‘gays the Profensor ia his preface caus- 4 him to attempt to rewrite these Bymns. ‘With this in view Wesley's consol- ing hymn, the first stanza of which reads: _ "gesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly While the nearer waters roll, Sahile the tempest still is high Hide me; © my Savior, hide, 2DiN the store of Iifg be pasts, *Bafe into the haven guide, “Oh, receive my soul at last.” takes this form after the rewriting: “Jesus, Lover of my soul, Brother, Friend and Comrade dear. "No temptation can control, AWhile thy spirit hovers near. “AN! I treasure from Thee came: ‘Thy kind deeds ail people bless.” “Lead Kimdly Light." “A Mighty ‘Fortress is our God," "The Son of God goes Forth to War." “From Green- Yand’s Icy Mountains” and other of ‘ahe great hymns that have been sung 4m the church for centuries appear in ‘Professor. Patten’s book suitably hanged to read in harmony with the sGorninant ideals of the present day. Fortunately enough, the author of ‘this radical hymnal Is not expecting ‘his book to oceate unusual enthusi- ‘asm. And he will: not bo. dissappoint- 28. The old versions are too well fix- ef. to yield to any rapid change, yet “‘Abis proposal of Professor Patten like ‘the proposals of the Episcopal com- “mittee simply indicate that all of our great ‘human doctrines and documents are subject to revision and rewriting. ‘he substance remains but the form ebanges. ‘SCHOOL IS WORTH $9 A DAY. _-“Every day spent in school the chil- Gren earn $0." So says the state sup- -erintendent, C.P; Cary, of the Wiston- ‘ein schools, aud this is how he figures a out: ‘“Gneducated laborers earn on. the average $500.0 year for 40 years, a :dotal of $20,080. : “"Hligh school graduates'earn on thé “average $1000 a year for forty years, <a wial of $49,000. “this education” requires twelve spears’ 6f" school’ of 480: days each, a ‘Hotal of 2169. days, “It 2160 days ‘at -ehoo!' add $20,00.in the income. for ‘alte. “hen ‘each’day ‘school ‘adds $9.02.” “sqm.af to afd force to. the summary “Superimendsnt’ Carey ‘states that: the “@inelal tecords-of the Bureau‘ of:Eau- ‘cation torm the basis of this estimate gach 2.starement 25 this ought w mile any quesion of money ‘value fn the minds of those Who contemplate leeving school before Soishing the High School, Few scholirs qui ‘gehool because of sickness, perhaps 2 larger member on eccount of Indo- ence, but the larger: number of those ‘pho lop by the wey are infiuenesd ‘by the desire to earn money iramedi- lately. ‘These last are the ones who telieve thay are. Tosing, time in the school, and that by leaving @ few years vaztler, they are geting ebead of those who graduate lever. Faolty reason: ing--eceoréing v4 Superintendent Car- ey they carn on the average of 16 pat week and love for every week they miss school on the average 345. ‘As meiking ox this whole presenta- on ix, efter all i is but one side—the rauney side. The high school gredu- ate not only arn more than Bis unsd- ceated brother, Dut Be gee more out of lite, He hes more improved sand- ards of ifving, ne Is more intelligent more progressive, oH ie all a better . CONVENTIONS |) “Orgenizs, seuces, Se ored men trom many sutes that met in Washingon lar week. At [dente cally the sume time Grand Master E. #. Morris of the Odd Fellows at their BU. C. took up various phases of the race question and showed bow his was the motte of a convention of eol- order wes elding in the solution of tas disfieuls problems contronting the col cred people. “Enter business and forget any other problem” wes the 4- vice of the Business League, meeting in Kanses Chiy, while the Naxtonat Ed- vestlons! Congress which met in Wasaingion two weeks ago offered the very simple advice of “quit how!- ing and work” es the panacea of all evils, Gewober 4th and Ste the Ne~ Honal Race Congress of the Equal Rights League will mest and efter due Qeiiveration ad consideration edd its dicturn to the diewms of the many congresses chd conventions that have gone before. ‘Where will & allend? ‘it ig not @ bad sign to see all of thesé38gencies putting a shoulder +0 the wheel In order to lift the race ut of the mud hole of segregation, Iyneh- ing and disfranchisement. On the iiher hand it ie a very good sign. It is «n evidence thet the leaders in var~ ious organizations !x co-operation arith their constituents are in a fair way to rid themssives of the timidity, ignorance and biindness—qualities of Inertia within the race, Yet this is but tae beginning. 0 far cach one of these organiza~ tions in working by tself, Without thought of what others are doing or have done it dives in and Anaily re~ ports ts independent findings. If other bodies agree with thera, all right i not, all right too. ‘The convention adjourns to mest the next year when similar or different resolutions will be brought in deliberated upon in the ane nual sesiion, passed, etc, ete, ad Moitum. Meanwhile the people avait 2 pol- icy and & platform from acknowl edged leaders that can command coun- try-wide and not mers sectional or fraternal support. Great things were expected In just this way from the N. AL A.C. P., which has succeeded in doing wonderful things but which has not succeeded In reaching and unit- ing the masses into @ solid phalanx ‘The split in the National Baptist Convention, and the dissention in the ranks of the Odd Fellows may £0 shake the confidence of the people’in their leaders as to delay the coming of a real National Cooperative Assem- bly another decade, During the latter part of last month many. eyes were turned to Amenia, N. Y., where fifty represeniatives of the race from every section of the coun- try met with leading white men to discuss freely and frankly vital ques- tions confronting the race in the hope of finding some advanced ground up- on which all would agree. Beyond a program of the various speakers no report of the proceedings could be obtained for publication, ’ Attendants at the meeting agreed upon inviolable privacy of all the deliberations and the public had to be content with the statements that the results of all the deliberations were amicable. ‘With the convening of the Race Congress next month, conventions for the year will come to-an end. Still with each succeeding congress and ‘HUGHES IMPERSONATES WASH. INGTON ‘Mr. Charles Evans Hughes, a Re- publican candidate for the presidency made his initial bow to-@ colored av: dienée in Nashville, Tennessee, re cently when he spoke to a crowd es- timated between two and three thous- and It is said. that the efforts of the presidential nominee, especially wher he declared his firm stand for equal and exact justice for all regardless of race of color, met with. gratifying ap- plause. Yet considered. as a whole, there is nothing to causes any thought- ful person to throw his:hat in. the als and’yéll “Hurrah for Hughes.” ~ | Possibly because he’was addressing |2 colored: audience, “Mr. Hughes. was [lent:2s 10 polities and jp ¢, Stteen- minute elk: thet wes one-fourzh praise lof the progress of the race and three: tours tatheri advise Ur. Hustes wound up oy saying: Sth f pave frequently said there.ts no ‘enlor Hine in good work. Do. good work Be thrifts; be honest, Never Jet anyone bave the right to doubt your word. Be diligent, Weich overs opportunity to improve your zaind. Do every task thoroughir. Never slize anything because someone is Bor looz- ing. Be thorough, b+ honorable end you 7ill Ronor american ciizezship.” “Sorely, Mr. Hughes bas clipped 2 page from the nore-book of the late ‘Dr. Washington, vom he quoted in bis Neshville speech, and strangely ‘enough, Dr. Mon, successor of Dr. Washington was making the seme speteh at simom the seme me be fore the National Bepti Convention in Savannah, Georgie. 3k seems that the colored people are atwess hearing how they may honor American citizenship, yet no one speak ith euthority as wo how Amer jean citizenship ill honor them. Tha: ig what was expected of Mr. Hughes. and insued of seying how American citizenship could honor end proxec: its thrifty and lex-eblding citizens, who without this protection ere being dis honorably Iynehed, sseregated and iz- ‘nored, be engaged In empty phrases of Mauery and advice. “Lam told," “I understand.” end “I believe” preface every speciiie refer- ence to the position of the colored pe- ple in Mr. Hughes’ specen, It seems thgt he knows nothing from bis own experlencs about them, except thet they have votes end these votes he ts determined to yet even If he has to impereonae Booker T. Washington to get then, : Those Evtaw street merchants who stem to have been Rricken with @ gec- oned attack of color-phobia made another attempt to have thelr distri: quarantined by the remove! of color- ad players from the Colonial Theatre, and again they sought the aid of Dr. Mayor Preston in thelr neferious work. The good: Doctor et the City Hall advised ther that he had no serum for thelr disease, and that they had better see the cours that had given the order allowing the management of the theatre to proceed. with their colored players. ‘While the daily newspapers mention no nares, it fs alleged that the firms mom prominent in the agitation ‘against the theatre cre Gorprecht and Eenegohe and A. A. Brager, the others following sheir lead. If this be true— and the Afro-American will make ef- forts to find out for a certainty—then all we have to do Is to remember how our people {n Philadelphia boycotted the Jew merchants who had colored policemen removed from beats around thelr stores. Gur patronage is our cudgel, and we can wield it with good- ly effect over the heads of these Ju- dases who would not have a theatre patronized by colored people in hele neighborhood, but who will welcome us to their counters and bow and grin for our money. It is reported to the honor of sever- al patrons of one of these firas that they not only refuse to deal further with them, but have cancelled sever- al orders, one of which amounted to $200. ‘We have reason to believe that the other theatres are backing this pro- Ject to have the Colonial closed, be- cause this new venture cuts the pa- tronage of their galleries, which means the loss of hundreds of dollars to them The application of the boycotting an- uidote should again prove effective in ‘thls case: [It ts to be hoped that. thestigma of defeating the proposed Prohibition ee Lt a ees ae fored people. It is stated in some ‘quarters that the colored people have but very little Interest in thf very im- portant question, and that if it fails the favit will be with them. As to just how much interest the colored people have in this important fight, ‘up to the present, we have no means ‘of knowing, but we do know it is of much importance to them, perhaps more than to anyone else. The s2- Joon is doing us more harm than any other one thing we know. No matter ‘what the other fellow may think or do It {a of the greatest importance to us asa race that the saloon be put out of ‘business, and the sooner the better. ‘As far as the business men are con- ‘cerned it is an economic question with sehich they are greatly concerned, and ‘up to the present it is the business men who have fought the saloon the hardest. Now if the church and the chureh people will only do their part the fight will be won. We delleve we can safely say that it is the church people to whom we will have to look for the: siiccessful conclusion of this ght. If they will only work with all thelr. forces, we feel that’ the: battle sill be won, and Baltimore will be a dry town . ¥ ““TOADVIN ON GRAND JURY: John: H. “‘Toadyin. the ‘well-known funeral director#is a. member of. the Grand ‘Jury for the September term: ‘The Forum. pair. Editors; = “Auweratie government may de al [ast for Bessie, Jepan, China <2d countries of thet ‘Kind, bat for more jiban a bundred Fears & more popula: [form of government bas prevailed fs {hese United States — America, 0: [rather the United States of Amertce [deciated for 2 representative govern [meat over = bundred and fore: veers |azo, and since thet time bos held thet He is che right of ail citizens of every {form and kind, in social as weil as f2 | political affairs, to be governed fn iaecorsance “ith tbe principals led domn by the fathers Tt $$ mo: sup- {posed thet at this lee day, that men fn ,socla! oganizations, no wore then fo [governmental affairs shall be under ithe goverament of an curocrat, and \ths leeds me 10 call the attention to lan organization ir this city, wich for he pest four or Sve: years bas been fader such government w fuch an ‘ement the: within ibe past to years he Courts have been called upon 10 Vermonize the differences between jhe members and beads of che orgen!- zation | Not less than 2 thousand or Siveen ‘hundred doliers have been spent fn Cour: fees, simply dscause of this ‘autocratic government. Men are not jallowed wo speak their sentiments, and irhen they do they are uneeremontous- Hip hauled up before a irfouna!, elreary (packed by the adherents of the £0- ‘called edminisretion, and ralirsaded jour of the organization. The result of ‘which men wih any sense of fairness jai ail In them, have deen toreed into Courts of lam in order zo proveet thetr ‘righis es members of the organization ‘and thus required to spend large sums ‘ot money which they cannot well afford to ds. “Lem eware thet the need of chi ‘particular organization nes anrocratic lpowers to @ certain extent, but from \may knowledge of the intents and pur- | poses of the inetiution, these powers i Rere never given with the {dea that they ould be vsed to carry om propaganda which would drive somé jot the dest men our of the Order. wes given for an encirsly different ‘purpose, and only here end tnsre for ‘the hundreds of veers that this organ- ‘eation has Ween in exisvance, hes this Order fallen into the kind of hands ‘spoken of above. "Because of the perticuler high Sanding of this Order the country lover the members have reirained trom making their grievances puviie, but ‘unless conditions change. end that ‘yere soun some one will have to come to the frost and. fn order tn correc: | thea conditions make pubife the mode and menner how affairs are conduct- ed. Of course this will not be et ai pleesans to air grievances in, the pub- Ie press, bus if there ts no other way ‘ip correct these evils then this sep | will have <0 be taken, es self prezer- ‘vation is the frst law of nature, UNCLE HIRAM TWO MORE. VICIDIS OF ae TIXFANTILE PARA Fe oo at ae fh wea en Ae Lute Susie Bruce, 2 vears ag@ 8 months old,, and Tonsiall Snowden: £7 monins old, voth ling at 1724 Me- Culion sirest, have contracted the Gresded infantiie paraivsis. The Tonstail child was the frst to be taken sick and the Broes baby contracted the iliness shortly afterwards. ‘The family physician was called and up- on diagnosing the cases, immediately foviied the health deparcment. The chiidren were carried to the Chil dren's Hopital on Greenspring avenue and their parents and residents of the house put under the ban of quaran- tine. A cal) at the hospital Thers- Gay morning clicked the information that both children were In an im- prayed condition. : EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS Sime 3A. Hunter, the heauwy and hair specialise of 1324 Druid BM Ave. fs making extensive improvements at her parlors, whieh include the instal tation of modern electrical appliances for the mors efficient treatment of her patrons. When the improvements are complete. Madam Hunter will have one of the most modern estab- lishments of its kind in the city. i: bce ae “Little Peggy. O'Moore” is the of- fering at the Auditorium next week. The play is an American comedy- Grama, the scene being laid in the of- fice of the mayor of a large. city and a country home nearby. little Trish girl, Peggy O'More, js the central fig- ‘ure. She is an orphan and is sweet, sympathetic and humerous Coming to America in search of her guardian, the mayor and his political rival fai in love with the girl. Between a love and political ‘fight between the two men and 2 big run on a bank, interests shifts to the love of a crooked political boss for a sister of the mayor and of the love of a newspaper reporter for the niece of the mayor. HOME COMING SOCIAL The management of the colored braach of the ¥.AL CA. will hold « big open house and Home Coming So- ciai at the Association building: next Thursday evening from 8.30 to 11.30 p.m. ‘The enure imewbersnip will be present and the fall activities will be on in full. Many repairs have been made and some new features have been added to the physical and edu- cational departments, ‘Some new data will be given in ref- erence to the. progress and develop- ment of the work as well as some im- portant facts about cuture prospects. The building will be thrown open from top to bottom with the various recre- ative features at the disposal of the membership. A special program has been arranged with many interesting talks bytassociation men. ‘The build- ing will be open to both men. and women. HOLD POLITICAL MEETING A meeting was held at the resi- dence.of J. C. Short, 28 Kelly avenue, Mt. Washington, Afonday, September 18th and was attended by 2 large num ber of colored. voters, A committee was formed: to arouse interest in be- half of the Republican candidates in the county and’ J.C. Short was elect- ed chairman while Isaiah Johnson was aliatal. aanrdlacwrcs one. fA STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION - 3 The Colored Business Men's Exchange realizes the need of i 3 ‘20 active and progressive compsiga to, awaken and crystiice 2 spirit of tnodem methods of doing bosiness. a % With that end in view the Exchange is going tb have 2 g gare" $ series of papers on. subjects of vital importance by people, who = § ae prepared to instruc. ry $ "On Thursday; September 25th, Mr. John H. Marpiy.Editor 3 of The Airo-Americon, will read at the rooms of the Exchanges 1210 Peaosyivania Ave, St 9 ocdock P.M. 2 : SUBJECT: “ADVERTISING.” ; $ WILLIAM L. FD2GERALD, . 3 $ . Chairman of Progrem Committee. ; 8 000000000008S0CCOOOCOOSEESESSESOOISSSSODOSESSODOSON 1900200000000000 08 Mra..R. E. Sherwood, of Brookisa, who bas been visiting ber brother, Mr. Wiliam Thomas, bes returned home Mire, Sadie Jackson, of Govens, #2 ts having serious eye trouble, fs said zo be improving under ihe carcro! Se7- eral poysiclans end @ speciatict. Mr, and Mrs. Charles P. Meson and daughters, the Misses Martha, L8- ian end Ince, of 1139 N. Casey swrest mouored 1 Washington last Therstar and wirnessed the parade of the Ode Fellows and attended the competitive grill et american League Perk. Mrs. George W. Bowser and Miss pachel E. Clarke, of New York, Mr. Jonn E. P. Young, district grand se- rexary of the G. U. 0. of O42 Fellows of New Jersey. who auended the 2. St. C. at Washingwon wert the guess of Mrs. Martha L. Dorsey, urs. Box- Servs mother, of 1724 Division surest, for the ‘weeiicend, pEeY JOHN H. WILSON DEAD. Rev. Jona H. Wilson died at bis nome, 1724 Muillkin street lesw Fri- day following en iliness from. com: plication of diseases. He was born fh this chy 87 years ago. “gev. Wilson as a mininer of the ‘Washingvon M. E. Conference ané had ANed appoinzments in Virginia. Be ree connscred whh the Masonic end Pythien freterniies. His widow Mrs Reenel 4. Wilson. sureives Fuaera? serviess were held et the “asbury 3 E., Church Monday, Rev. Geores C Curry. officiating, eseisted by a number of ministers 3 ANNUAL CONFERENCE The first annuel conference of the Firs Indapendent {. E, Chureh iil convene Friday, September 22nd ond continue until September 27th at ME Calvary First. independent M. E. Church. 792 Pennsylvania avenue, near Orchard srect. An excellent program wil he rendered each even- ing. Sessions open at .20 p.m. al ministers of sister churches end che public in general are cordigliy in- yited to attend a grand reception on Wednesday. September 27, admission 45. Cents. 3 Bro, James L. Williams, President William W. Hoy, Secretary. QUIETLY MARRIED Miss Ida May Mason wes quietly marcied on Wednesday evening of thls week to Mr. Oscar J, Christmas at the home of her parents, 629 Brune St Per. MJ. Naylor, orielazed. A PRETTY WEDDING On Wednesday evening, September 20th, @ very quiee but prety wedding seas performed at 217 W. Biddle streei by Rev. L. C. Curtis, the contracting parties being Miss Edna G. Monroe and Mr. Charles E, Gross. Owing to the recent death of the bride's fazher, Mr. Samuel A. Monroe, the wedding was quiet, only @ few friends of the family being present. A number ot handsome presents wete received. Mr. and Mrs. Gross will be at home at their future residence, 217 W. Bid: dle street on September 2ith from 3 to 6.39 p.m. A-RECEPTION On Tuesday September 18th. Mr and Mrs. Charles Tolson, of 565 Ba- ker street gave a reception in honor of. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baden, of An- napolis. The evening was spent in musical renditions by Mrs. Estelle Tolson end Mr. Robert. Burke, after which the guests were invited: to. the dining room where the table was 12- den with the delicacies of the season, Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ran- dolph Tjams, of Boston; Mr. and Mrs William Wyatte of St. Louls; Mrs. Georgie Carter; Mr. and Mrs. Emory Newman, Mrs. Pauline. Burke, Mr. Robert Burke, Mrs. Estella Tolson and Mr. James Tolson. a RIRPHDAY RECEPTION Xr. Anthony Hicks a well-known resident of South Baltimore, and a veteran of the Civil War, was tender- ed 2 birthday reception by his daugh- ter, Mrs. Sadie E. Bowman, of 2835 Division street on last | Tuesday, September 12th, the occasion —be- ing the 8ist anniversary of bis birth. Mr. Hicks was very much impressed at the event in his honor. In a neat speech he: portrayed very interesting facts in reference to. the war and al- 50 outlined the policy he has followed to which he attributes his advanced age. Responses were made by Mr. John Pyson, Mr. Ernest: Purviance Mr. Wright ‘and others. One of the features was the presentation of 2 birthday cake by his daughter, Mrs. Bowman, which contained eighty-one candles burning brightly. and added zest 10 the occasion. The music which was rendered by the Crescent Concer! Orchestra, inspired the guests with patriotic airs and secular. setections During the playing ‘of the Star Span- gled Banner, the invited guests were ushered ‘into the dining room: where a repast consisting of the delicacies o! the season was fittingly served. Ow- ing-to the recent death of Mrs. Hick: only-the immediate family and a few friends were ‘present. Eek ATIIANCE RESUMES MEETINGS. The Ministerie! alliaoe resumed its monthly sessions at Grace Presbystr- fan Chureh Monday. Rev. Coas. & Young was the esseyist. Bishop W. W. Becket, who has charge of the A.M. E, Chureb tn South Atrica, d¢- Hrered < brief eddrise. The altiaxce voted to aid in every way posible the fght for the retlceslon of the local option bu PROMINENT ODD FELLOW HERE Mr. J. ©. Baylor, one of the eseis- tent seorsaries of ike Sob Comminiee of Management of the Grand United Gréer of O44 Fellows was @ caller et the ofce of the Afr-Americen chis week, He wes enroute w Ble home in Philadetphla. Tae “Count” es he fs affectionately called ty Bis ae sociazes, was the guest Of Mr. Jultus . Johnson, depery grand maser of rhe order: | tne season ax Brorns Grant Be practicaily closed and Manager George W. Brown is already conem- plating big improvements for 2432 season. Tae steamer Stariigh: carried 378,000 excursionisce last suramer, an fnereess of 23,400 over the 1315 S<- son. This is regarded as remarkable in view of the fact tha: the Suamer was laid up'a whole week in the midst of the season on account of @ broken shaft. * a . [ wenemeven cwapTi Tors: A TOROS. SR TERINC BEC: Ete? ance chatequa has just closed at Han @y aM E. Church, Rav EL N. ‘Thomes, pastor. During the sessions the congregations were advised to use erry efor: wo have Maryland go ér at the coming election. ‘Among those who lampooned the saloon were Mrs. J.C. Love, Rav. E. N. Thomas. Rev. W. H. Douglass, Urs. Virginie. Lawson, Rev. D.G. El, Miss Fannie E, Gilbert, Hist Ada Cole, Rev Sohn Offer Custis, was the manager of the ehataqua. | LOCAL OPTION FAVORED Saloon Evil Sharply Attacked at. an Enthusiastic Meeting. | an enthuslasle meeting against the saloon was heid &t the Union Baptist Church Monéay acterincon. ‘The meeting was called to order by Rev. C. G. Cummings. who is in charge of the local option fight among the col- ored people, Lloyé Wilkinson, former spaker of the House of Delegates, de Hivered a strong address in whieh he Hleyed the liguer critic and urged sup- port of the loca! option bill in Novern- ber. Dr. 7. M. Hare, head of the an- ti-saioon League ‘of Maryland, urged aid in the fight and Rev. J. N. C. Coz- gins, of Georgia, made an eloquent at- tack against thé Mquor evil. He de- ciared that the Hquor traifle impov- erished the home, debauched its users and made for an undermining of so- ciewy. WHY STEWART DIDN'T SPEAK oe ee ee ee ee : Liwle “Tammie” -......- harles Stewart the well known news- paper correspondent and globe trotter, ‘who Is better known to the readers of the Afro-American as “Col. J. 0. Mid- night” went down to the Colonial ‘Theatre Tuesday night to see how things were going on with the colored players. He went back of the scenes to shake hands and have a chat with §, Tutt Whitney, J. Homer Tut ‘and others connected with the Smart Set company. | _J.¥,N, Stith, publicity man for the ‘theatre, spied shim, and it was not 2 moment before he had Mr. Stewart [cornered and invited him to make a ‘speech before the footlights,—but he didn’t speak. Mr, Stewart Is known to be very ac- commodating and it was not the fauit fof his will that the speech was not jmade. ° His will was good but his favolrdupols was too much. As every- ‘body knows Mr. Stewart has eaten s0 [much chicken and hot Diseults during his constant travels around the coun- ty that he has a stomach about the size of a baby elepfiant’s He tried to squeeze between the wings to ad- ance to the footlights but his little “cummle" refused to ylelé an inch. He pushed hard while those behind the scenes between bursts of laughter applauded his herculean efforts, but his 300 pounds would not go through. Mr, Stith smiled but took the situation philosophically. During the entire performance, the audience sat in bliss- ful ignorance of th fact that behind the scenes the journalist had. pulled loft an act that would make Bert Will- liana: took ike a “piker.” | VAUDEVILLE ACT OMITTED One of the vaudeville acts at the Regent Theatre was inadvertently omitted from their advertisement in Jast Week's issue of the Afro-American. ‘The act was that. of Lovejoy and Thomas,*trom the “Sunny South.” ‘who have been making quite’a hit all of this week at the above-named the- sue” IN MEMORIAM JOHNSON—Entered into rest Septem ber 15th, 1916, age forty-four. Randolph, beloved husband of Marla Johnson, died in full triumph of faith. Funeral took place from his late residence, 575 Oxford et. on Thursday morning at 11 a. m. Mt. Auburn, Cemetery. BROWN—Entered Into rest September 16th, 1916, age forty years. William R. Brown, beloved husband of Mamie Brown and father of Clifford Brown, died in full triumph of faith. Funeral took place from his late residence, 1507 W. Saratoga St. Wednesday, September 30th, at 1.30 p. m., then to Allen A. M. E. Church, corner Lexington and Carlton Sts. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Charles B. Jones, funeral director. MUSE—In sad but loving memory of our dear daughter, Lillian Augusta, who departed this life two years ago, September 18th, 1914. Sleep, sweetly sleep. On that blissful shore. Where none can ever wake to weep. Where sin can be no more. Her devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Muse AYERS—In ead and loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, Edna, who departed this life, ten years ago, September 16th, 1906. Ten years ago you left us, You are free from all sickness and pain, And we trust when our journey is over We will meet in Heaven again. By her parents, Jane and David Ayers. Ten years ago, dear sister, Your voice was forever stilled. With aching hearts we were consoled That it was God's own will. WHITE-In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Laura, who departed this life eight years ago, September 20th, 1908. The month of September, once more is here To me, the saddest of the year, Because it took my mother away, Whom I loved so dear. How much I miss her kind advice, In this great struggle of life. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Carter wish to announce to their relatives and friends that they were married on May 3rd, 1916, in Alexander, Va. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alex. Truett. The couple have kept their marriage a secret up to the present time. Before the marriage the bride was known as Miss Ethel B. Byrd, of West Baltimore. FOR RENT $2.00 PER WEEK Five dwellings in the 1900 block Booth St., near Baltimore and Monroe Sts. Good condition, All conveniences. Will make any repairs. T. DONALD ELLIOTT, 11 E. Lexington St. A young woman would like a position as maid or companion in a home with refined settled persons. Willing to do anything in the family. Small family preferred. Address B. C Afro-American office ROOFS FOR RENT—2101 Drudid Hill avenue. Furnished or Unfurnished. ROOFS FOR RENT—2102. Drudid Hill avenue. Furnished or unfurnished. FURNISHED ROOFS for rent— with or without board, at 1805 McCulloh Street. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnished room. Apply to 1355 North Carey street. FOR RENT—Furnished room suitable for two young ladies or a seted person. Apply to Afro-American office care O. R. WANTED—At once, an experienced man to do tailor work and pressing. Steady work. Good pay. Apply at 697 W. Mulberry street. WANTED—An experienced man on Stove work and Tinning. Good wages Apply to H. Williams, 944 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore. Those wishing seats even in the gallery of Ames Memorial M. E. Church next Thursday night, to the Queen's Rally, are advised to come early. The thirty queens and their six hundred maids and attendants will nearly fill the main auditorium. Silver offering at the door—Adv. HELP WANTED MALE Boy about eighteen or twenty, as bootblack in pool parlor. Must be able to shine shoes. $5.00 and tips. Apply after 2 P. Π. 609 N. Fremont Ave. Special Evangelistic Services every night at 8 p. m., except Saturday. Good Singing. Live Sermons. HOME BAPTIST CHURCH 200 block S. Bethel Street. Sunrise prayermeeting, 6 a. m. Preaching, 11.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday School at 9.30 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at 5.15 p. m. Wed. Prayer Meeting at 7.30 p. m. Fri. Prayer Meeting at 7.30 p. m. A hearty welcome. S. Monroe, Clerk. Rev. Samuel H. Nelson, Sr. Pastor. A. P. CORRESPONDENT HERE Charles Stewart, the well-known Associated Press correspondent, of Chicago, was in the city this week. While here he was the guest of D. H. Murphy. Mr. Stewart left Wednesday for Chicago. ORGANIZED CONFERENCES Rev. Roy B. Mohr has returned from Pennsylvania and New Jersey where he organized two conferences of the Colored Methodist Protestant Church. SCMART SET AT COLONIAL The Smart Company playing "How Newton Prepared" has played to S. R. O. houses at nearly every performances at the Colonial Theatre this week. The play is a new musical comedy in two acts and eight scenes, featuring the immitable S. Tutt Whitney, Homer Tutt and Blanche Thompson. The beautiful senis effects, the appropriate and tasteful costuming, together with the delightful chorus work are some of the features that help the new play to "get over" the footlights and stamps it as one of the best ever produced by any colored company. Moving pictures are interspersed with good effect and help to carry along the theme in a way that would be impossible otherwise. The songs are of the variety that set one's shoulders to moving and feet to shuffling unconsciously and when Tutt Whitney sing "If I could make the sun stand still" the house breaks out in one spontaneous burst of applause that characterizes the piece a decided "hit." There is no doubt but that Whitney is one of the cleverest comedians on the stage today. He does not depen on a lot of harum-scarum smutty burlesque to get his jokes over but his wit is spontaneous and his humor of the natural and intelligent kind while Homer Tutt's acting is almost par excellent. Blanch Thompson, one of Baltimore's home products, is the continual admiration of the audience. Her winsome figure, pleasing style and grace together with excellent singing and dancing make her the cynosure of all eyes. Julia Costello, who takes the dual role of suffragette and Turk, deserves special mention for his able portrayal of two difficult characters. His dancing in the latter character is marvelous. Others who may be mentioned for their good work are Al Watts, Hattie Lewis, Billy Young, sweetie May, Ora Dunlay and Stella Cash. GEN. WILLIAMS HONORED Following the regular meeting of Sweet Beulah of Allen Court, of Calantha, Knights of Pythias, on Wednesday night, Gen. Lewis E. Williams was presented a past chancellor's jewel and Mrs. Mary Ruff a past councilor's jewel. Addresses of felicitation were delivered by Mrs. Rosa Richardson, John Hudson and John R. Scott. Gen. Williams responded to the encomium into fitting manner. The officers of the court are: Rosela Butler, worthy council; Mary Ganit, worthy inspectrix; Annie Emory, worthy orator; Alice Gatch, worthy inspector; Elizabeth Wilson, worthy register of dees; Mary Allen, worthy receiver of accounts; Tilghan man dyer, worthy receiver of deposits; Manie Ray, worthy senior directress; Garnetta Key, worthy junior directress; Louisa Eurton, worthy conductress; Henrietta Masson, worthy assistant conductress; Ionla Reddy, worthy herald; Eva Scott, worthy protector and Eva Freeman worthw es corf. TO TEACH AT TUSKEGEE Edward Frazier has gone to Tuskegee to resume his studies as an instructor in mathematics. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Collier of Philadelphia, motored here from Washington last Saturday enroute to his home and spent the night as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Truly Hatchett. Mr Collier is grand chancellor of the Knights of Fythias of his State. KING OF CLAIRVOYANTS Prof. Levanus 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 luck. HOURS 1 TO 9 DAILY AND SUNDAY By my advice I remove bad 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. Now friends, common sense teaches you that man has more power than woman to pull you through the troubles of this life. Remember Prof. Levanus transacts all business at his office. I also sell the Sixth and Seventh Book of Moses, Book of Egyptian Secrets and the Witches Dream Books. 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. THE ART CLUB —OF THE— C. Y. W. C. A. WILL OPEN TUESDAY, OCT. 4, 8 P.M. Courses will be given in Embroidery, Crotcheting, Knitting, Tatting, and Stenciling. RATES--FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH Instructors: Mrs. R. M. J. Hall Mrs. R. Brown Miss F. L. Murphy Miss E. R. Bright METROPOLITAN LUNCH ROOMS 512 Druid Hill Ave. Meals at All Hours Boarding by the Day o' Week Rachel R. Collins, proprietress. Home Made Bread on Sale THE AFRO-AMERICAN 'TIS A FEAT TO FIX THE FEET GET THE HABIT OF HAVING Chiropody is the most reasonable stantaneously beneficial professional DR. JOESEPH SURGEON OF Graduate of Dr. Certificate from Maryland State 1623 DRUID H The Druid Hill A 'TIS A FEAT TO THERE W GRAND QUEEN At Whatcoat Pine and Fr Given by the Members a FRIDAY EVENING, S 8 O'CLOCK Beautifully dressed queens representing the ports. The queen bringing in the highest Queen of America, Mrs. Julia E. Bowers, O Mrs. Sarah Mitchell. Spain, Mrs. Julia Miller, O Egypt, Mrs. Lucy Brown. Africa, Mrs. Battey, MRS. IDA HILTON, Pres. MRS. JULIA BO REV. JOHN A. ..DAY NURSE AT ALBAUCH NORTH CHA FRIDAY EVENING, "WHO IS SHE MUSICAL FIFTY BEAUTIFUL General Admission 25c TICKETS ON SALE AT NANNIE B. GR MRS. JENNIE ROSS, Pres. MRS. JULIA BO GET IT AT..... STOKES and 1016 Druid Hill A YOUR LAST Only one more left. A b Mt. Washington. 6 rooms and ment cellar, flush toilet. 5 cent day Sunday for inspection. A Saratoga Street. Phone 6275 St MOVING PICTURE FOR Apply Mr. Arnold Waters CATONSV 1000 ...WO AT Monster Ma Under auspices of the the Home Defe Wednesday, Sept AT 8 Metropolitan Orchard Street ne SPEAKERS: MRS. E. J. T MR. ART REV. J. MRS. MARY F. HANDY, Pres. .WAN Pressers on Middy Blouses. learning. Steady em Apply MICHAEL HON 113 Hanc 5th Floor IS A FEAT TO FIX THE F THE HABIT OF HAVING YOUR FEET Body is the most reasonable and at the same time the most beneficial professional service rendered the JOESEPH B. MAH SURGEON CHIROPODIST Graduate of Dr. R. N. Bunday State from Maryland State Board of Chiropody 1623 DRUID HILL AVENUE The Druid Hill Avenue Chiropodist IS A FEAT TO FIX THE F THERE WILL BE A AND QUEEN'S H At Whatcoat M. E. Chu Pine and Franklin Streets by the Members and Friends of the EVENING, SEPTEMBER 8 O'CLOCK SHARP ed queens representing the nations of the world bringing in the highest amount will be crowned Africa, Mrs. Julia E. Bowers, Queen of England, Mrs. Spain, Mrs. Julia Miller, Japan, Mrs. Olivia Tho crowned, Africa, Mrs. Battery. MY NURSERY BENEFIT ALBAUGH'S THEATRE NORTH CHARLES STREET MY EVENING, OCTOBER 26 HO IS SHE IN OLD S MUSICAL REVUE BY ITY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG L Admission 25c Reserved TICKETS ON SALE AT 1311 DIVISION 2 NANNIE B. GROOMS, Chairman THE ROSS, Pres. MRS. S. A. FERNANDI AT AT..... POPULAR TOKES and DERRY 1623 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. O. DRUGS YOUR LAST CHANGE One more left. A beautiful brick h ington. 6 rooms and 2 bath. Sewera flush toilet. 5 cent carfare from the for inspection. Apply to Arthur street. Phone 6275 St. Paul. ING PICTURE OF FOR SALE Arrold Waters, 63 W CATONSVILLE, MD. ...WOMEN..... AT THE Master Mass Me uspices of the Woman's A the Home Defenders Assoc sday, September 26 AT 8 P. M. Metropolitan M. E. Ch Orchard Street near Druid Hill Ave. S: MRS. E. J. TRUXON MR. ARTHUR E. WA REV. J. N. C. COGG HANDY, Pres. MRS. MA .WANTED. In Middy Blouses. $4.00 per week warning. Steady employment guarara Apply at once MICHAEL HOLZMAN @ 113 Hanover Street 5th Floor (Take Elevator) 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. GRAND QUEEN'S RALLY At Whatcoat M. E. Church FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 29th, 1916 8 O'CLOCK SHARP Queen of America, Mrs. Julia E. Bowers, Queen of England, Mrs. Ida M. Hilton. Germany, Mrs. Sarah Mitchell. Spain, Mrs. Julia Miller. Japan, Mrs. Olivia Thomas. Italy, Mrs. Dorsey Egypt, Mrs. Lucy Brown. Africa, Mrs. Battey. MRS. IDA HILTON, Pres. MRS. JULIA BOWERS, Chr. MRS. JENNIE ROSS, Directress REV. JOHN A. HOLMES, Pastor ..DAY NURSERY BENEFIT.. AT ALBAUGH'S THEATRE NORTH CHARLES STREET FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 20th, 1916 "WHO IS SHE IN OLD SIAM" MUSICAL REVUE BY YOUR LAST CHANCE!!! Only one more left. A beautiful brick house on corner at Mt. Washington. 6 rooms and tath. Sewerage connection, cement cellar, flush toilet. 5 cent carfare from the city. Open all day Sunday for inspection. Apply to Arthur M. Rogers, 21 E. Saratoga Street. Phone 6275 St. Paul. Apply Mr. Arnold Waters, 63 Winters Avenue CATONSVILLE, MD. Monster Mass Meeting Under auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Home Defenders Association Wednesday, September 27th, 1916 AT 8 P.M. WANTED. Pressers on Middy Blouses. $4.00 per week. Paid while learning. Steady employment guaranteed. Apply at once MICHAEL HOLZMAN @ Co, 113 Hanover Street 5th Floor (Take Elevator) Mrs. Robert Caldwell of 5 E. Lee street and Miss Hill spent a pleasant stay in Washington last week during the B. M. C convention. Mrs. Wm. R. Carr and Mrs. Samuel Crawford were the guests at luncheon of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Contee, of Philadelphia, last Sunday. Dr. F. N. Cardozo, who underwent an operation Sunday, at his home Drudid Hill avenue, is improving nicely. The operation was performed Dr. Carson, of Freedman's Hospit Washington FOR RENT—A Modern Flat with h suitable for a small family at 511 Mos Misses Bessie and Vonzella Jefferson have returned from spending the summer with reatives in Asbury Park. FIRST CLASS LAUNDRESS wishes Family or Men's Washes at Home. Apply 933 Drudl Hill Avenue. FIX THE FEET BING YOUR FEET TREATED and at the same time the most in- service rendered the public. H B. MASON CHIROPODIST R. N. Bunday Board of Chiropody Examiners HILL AVENUE Avenue Chiropodist FIX THE FEET WILL BE A WEN'S RALLY M. E. Church Franklin Streets and Friends of the Church SEPTEMBER 29th, 1916 SK SHARP The nations of the world will make their re- mount will be crowned with a gold crown. Queen of England, Mrs. Ida M. Hilton. Germany. Japan, Mrs. Olivia Thomas. Italy, Mrs. Dorsey WERS, Chr. MRS. JENNIE ROSS, Directress OLMES, Pastor RY BENEFIT.. W'S THEATRE ARLES STREET OCTOBER 20th, 1916 IN OLD SIAM" REVUE BY L. YOUNG LADIES Reserved Seats 50c 1311 DIVISION STREET DOOMS, Chairman S. S. A. FERNANDIS, Executive Sec'y Popular Prices D DERRY'S Avenue, Cor. Oxford BUGS T CHANCE!!! beautiful brick house on corner at path. Sewerage connection, ce- carfare from the city. Open all apply to Arthur M. Rogers, 21 E. Paul. FUTURE OUTFIT SALE 63 Winters Avenue VILLE, MD. MEN... 1000 Class Meeting A Woman's Auxiliary of Funders Association September 27th, 1916 P. M. M. E. Church Dr. Druid Hill Ave. RUXON THUR E. WARNER N. C. COGGIN, D. D. MRS. MAMIE THOMAS, Sec'y TED. $4.00 per week. Paid while employment guaranteed. at once LZMAN & Co, Over Street (Take Elevator) Dr. F. N. Cardozo, who underwent an operation Sunday, at his home on Druid Hill avenue, is improving nicely. The operation was performed by Dr. Carson, of Freedman's Hospital, Washington FOR RENT- A Modern Flat with heat suitable for a small family at 511 Mosher street. Do What The Other Fellows Are Doing ADVERTISE ASBURY M. E. CHURCH East. and Lexington streets. Rev. George E. Curry, Pastor. Residence: 1830 E. Eager St. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Subject "Grieving the Spirit." 3 p. m., Sunday School, Mr. C. T. Stewart, Supt Only scholars-13 years old or over may attend 8 p.m., Sermon to the Willing Workers. Alle are cordially invited to come. 3 p. m., Rev. J. H. Cargan, subject "Submarine Attack of the Devil." 8 p. m., Rev. A. W. Brooks. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Carey and Balter Streets. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Children of all ages come. 3.30 p. m., Special sermon by Pastor to Queens. Maids, Court Attendants of Queen's Rally. 8 p. m., Missionary address by Mrs. A. P. Camphor, wife of Bishop Camphor, of Africa. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School for adults 8 p. m., Inspirational Service. Invited Speakers: Mrs. E. J. Truxon, Miss Edythe Cooper, Dr. W. A. C. Hughes and Dr. I. L. Thomas. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHURCH. 3 p. m. Railroad Sermon at St. Paul M. E. Church. 8 p. m., Opening, of the Village Camp Revival. Services every night. All candidates for hell are invited to come and be saved. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH N. M. Carroll, D. D. Pastor. 11 a. m., Rev. John M. Barnes 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. George Custis. Mrs S J. C. Ralph, Supt. ZION WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Mullikin and Bethel Streets. Rev. C. H. Lowery, Pastor. Residence 539 Robert Street. 11 a. m., Preaching by Pastor. 8 p. m., Preaching by Rev. Wm. J. Robinson, A. B., subject "The Blps." Prayer and Praise Meeting from 7 to 8 p. m. MT. CALVARY 1st INDEPENDENT M. E. CHURCH. dent in special sermon to the Lougues, jr. Bex, William W. Bov. Leagues by Rev. William W. Hoy. 8 p.m. Educational Sermon by Rev. A. M. Molock, D. D., president of the Institute College followed with ordination. Monday, Sept. 25, Missionary Sermon by Rev. Jos. L. Butier. The public in general cordially invited. Reception, Sept. 27th, Wednesday. Admission, 15 Cents. James L. Williams, Pastor. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Orleans and Ann Streets. Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor. Res. 161 McElderry St. 9 a. m., Class. 11 a. m. Sermon by Pastor. 3 p. m. Sermon by able divine followed by prayer meeting. lowed by prayer meeting. 6 p. m., Junior League, F. T. Brown president. 8 p. m., Union service at Waters A. M. E. Church. Sermon by the People's preacher every night next week. Everybody's church. Everybody welcome. Clifford Perry, Church Clerk. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street. Rev. B. H. Knighth, Pastor. Steward's Day, Mrs. Minnie Fowler, President. 10 a. m., Class; John Wood, Leader. 11 a. m., Rev. Charles Warren. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Rev. Dr. i. B. Mohr of Roland Park, his choir and congregation. 6.30 p. m., Song Service by Madam Browne. 6.30 p. m., Song Service 8 p. m., Sermon to the Grand Pasture of Nazarites. Wm. Wood, Minister's Steward. T. H. McGowan, Supt. GRACE PRESEBYTERIAN CHURCH S. W. Cor. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Thos. H. Lee, Ph.D. Minister in charge Residence 552 Dolphin St. 11 a. m., sermon by minister in charge, sub: "Salvation Ark." 8 p. m., subject: "The Unbidden Christ." CAMPMEETING AT HALL'S M. E. CHURCH, A. A. Co., MD. Sundays, Sept. 17th and 24th. How to get to Marley Neck Camp- meeting. Take Curtis Bay Car, get off at Beach and Curtis avenues. Busses leave every hour. Rev. J. C. Love, Pastor. H. M. Burkett HOUSES FOR SALE RENTS COLLECTED FIRE INSURANCE PLACED In his New Office Building: 514 ST. PAUL ST. CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney and Counselor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 1805 Druid Hill Ave. Phone: Madison 3128W Practice in all Courts Wanted Position, Bass Singer for Church Work, fair salary. Appy 1209 Harlem Ave. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles. Charles E. Stewart B. D. Pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. by Rev. J. W Norris, P. E. of the Hagerstown District. Sunday Morning Bible Class at 16 o'clock. Mrs. Mary H. Smith, Teacher Sunday School at 2.30 p. m., Charles Tolson, Superintendent. Regular weekly Services. All are invited. Best music all day. Bring your friends with you. 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 8. p. m., Special Service. Visitors always welcome. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. Dr. J. A. S. Cole, Pastor. Residence: 1124 Penna. Avenue 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor. "For this day is holy unto the Lord; neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength." 2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. Pupils over 13 years of agel. 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. The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. "Behold the half was not told to me." You are invited to go me through the great temple of Solomon. Come early. Speak to all owl. Come for Cor. Orchard and Tessler Streets. L. C. Curtis, D. D., Pastor. Parsonage: 1233 Argyle Ave. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 4. m. Class. 630 p. m., League. 7.30 p. m., Sacred Concert under direction of Mine. E. Howard. Wednesday night: Class. H. F. Baynes, Secretary. Frederick Danney, Secretary. ST. LUKE'S U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St. near McEldery Rev. John James Parker, Pastor. 9 a. m., Class, Robt. Carter, Leader. 11 a. m., Rev. Soomon Bedford. 2 p. m., Sabbath School. 7 p. m., Spencer's C. E. League. 8 p. m., Solomon Bedford. *Also will preach during the week. Everybody welcome to our church. Robert Carter, Church Clerk. ST. PAUL M. P. CHURCH Lennox Ave., Towson, Md. Sunday, September 24th. 11 a. m., "The Necessity of a Full Pardon." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., "Warned and Sent." The publis invited. Joseph L. Butler, Pastor. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermmon by Rev. Smith. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Rev. A. Hill will deliver a spiritual sermon. C. Y. W. C. A. HELPING HAND DAY Sunday September 24th, 1916, 5 p. m. Address, Miss M. Edyth, Cooper; Solo, Miss Bessie Anderson; Recitation, Mrs. H. Bishop, Mrs. Emma L. Truxon, presiding. Miss Emma Mitchell, Chairman. Miss Charlotte Davage, President. Miss Emma Bright, Secretary. RAILROAD SERMON At ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH. Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous Railroad Sermon at St. Paul M. E. Church, Saratoga street near Carey this Sunday, September 24th at 3 p. m., accompanied with his choir and congregation. Don't miss the train for heaven. Revs. S. A. Virgil and A. Young, Pastors. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. Elder P. G. Rogers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service. 10 a. m., Sabbath School. Service. 11.80 a. m., Praaching Sunday. sermon subject: "The desire of all nations." Everybody should see and hear. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS OF EAST BALTIMORE 1128 Orleans Street near Alsquith Services Saturday (Sabbath) 10 a. m. Sabbath School. 11 a. m. Preaching. 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. B. Stewart, D. W. Johns, J. B. Watkins in charge. SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Raborg St. near Fremont Ave. Rev. John H. Cornish, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Rev. J. Reason and Bond. Robert Cornish. VILLAGE AND CHURCH CAMP in grove at St. Stephen's A. M. E. Church, Middle River, Md., Sunday... 11 a. m., 8 and 8 p. m., Preaching by Pastor, evangelists and singing bands. Rev. P. H. Green, Pastor. Transfer to Middle River car get off at Joshua's corner. Church on the corner. 7th WOMEN'S DAY SERVICE at Eastern M. E. Church, Sunday Oct. 1. Prominent women speakers at each service and Special Platform Meeting at 8 p. m. Music by the Choir. Mrs. Josephine Kier, President. Rev A. Young, Pastor. 2t NOTICE—Rev. Louisa R. Groomes holding a week's preparedness meeting of the gospel; from 18th to 24th of September at the Galllee C. M. E. Church, Mount street near Baker. Sunday, Big Day Platform Meeting, 3.30 o'clock. Rev. W. F. Jones, Pastor. All are welcome. I wish to thank the many friends of my deceased husband, Rev. John H. Wilson as well as Hannibal Lodge of Knights of Pythas, and the Meons for their kindness during his illness and for floral tributes. BY MARGARET BLACK Dear Women, Readers: This column is for you all. Write me your views, your ideas, your thoughts, in fact, anything you want to say. Anything in reason will be printed. 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 it share it with you. Teachers, club secretaries, dress- makers, methes, readers all, we apreal 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. TO MY MOTHER By Claudia Crunston. I do not build a monument Of carved white marble for your sake That only those who pass may read And only those memorial make. My life must be the monument I consecrate in your behalf. My charity must carve your name My gentleness your epitaph. Above this record I engrave No drooping figure there must be; Straight shouldered, courage, stary- eyed, Must mark this scroll of destiny. And may some fragment of your strength By God's great mystery fall on me, That through this monument of mine May shine your immortality. —From September Good House- keeping Magazine. CARE OF OUR CHILDREN She is the mother, and like some mother's, thinks she knows best what to do for the children. No one else knows the children like she does—she does not need to attend mother's meetings to learn how to take care of her children, nor does she care to read magazine or newspaper articles on the care of children. She says "the most of them are written by people who have no children of their own to care for and they don't know anything at all about it." The children have clothes, nice clothes and plenty of them, and they are always clean and dainty looking. Such lovely, lacey fine underwear, such dainty little dresses, such beautiful short socks; Oh you poor mother, and not one sensible pair of long stockings, good common-sense shoes or plain underwear and dresses among them. The girl or boy with short socks and thin dainty clothes is alright for the right place, but not for ordinary everyday wear. I don't mean to dress your children to look like a doll or a freak, but dress it sensibly. For the little girl who loves to romp and ride her brother's bicycle or Irish mail, give her either a pair of rompers or a pair of overalls, long stockings and plain shoes and let her go; and she will be as happy as the days are long. Why dress her in dainty little bloomers and then scold her when they are torn; let her have a good time while she can. The exercise is as good for the girl as the boy and she will lose none of her loveliness by the good, healthy exercise. We are so apt to think she must not race and climb and romp because she is a girl. At night we dress her up in dainty little night-gowns when plain sensible night drawers would be more comfortable and ten times less bother. To my idea, night gowns on girls before they are fourteen or fifteen years of age are a nuisance. When mother's little girl reaches the age of from four to six she is usually given a room to herself or with an older sister if she has one. Mother sees that she is in bed and covered up for the night; but does she stay covered up? Nine times out of ten she does not. Often she is restless and as often as not she throws off the cover and is as liable to finish the night not only uncovered, but her little gown all doubles up under her arms, results —A COLD. Then we wonder how the children catch cold for us. We have marble steps and they are allowed to play up and down the street and then when worn out and tired and over-heated sit on the cold marble steps without a cushion or any thing between them and the cold marble but their very thin clothes. Do you ever stop to think, of these things? It is such little things that count in the care of our children. Dress them with the weather. When the weather is cool and damp we hunt a heavier dress or put on a heavier coat when we go out. Don't you think the child is as sensitive to the different changes as you are? If it must wear thin clothes then see to it that its wraps are sufficiently warm to make up for the lack of warmth in its dress and under wear. I don't believe in making a hot-house plant of a child, but I do not think it necessary that we see that it is dressed comfortably in all seasons of the year. A many a child fills an early grave, because its parent fails to dress it sensibly and because it is pretty and must be dressed like a doll regardless of the weather. When we realize that our children and their health is of more importance than the demands of society and that it is better to have them plainly and sensibly dressed than to have them dressed like dolls or angels, then and not until then will we have children who are not subject to colds everytime a little wind strikes, them and the weather changes. It is all up to us mothers and we should see to it that we prove worthy of the trust imposed upon us. Torn. Then how to think and how to win. And come to Morgan on Fulton St. Come with a good will, come with a call. DOG'S MEMORANDUM. Notis: Uggly contest to day at reess. All uggly pursons can talk part, including the princepul, cause he are the ugggliest one that we no. Tewsday. Uggly contest yestidday. Princepul got furst prize for beeing the ugggliest purson that ever lived. No moar prizes was gaiw out, every body beeing as uggly as every body else, and every body beeing mily uggly at that. Hal Chaucer are now preeching, but the rest of us wont say we all. We dont think so. Hal preeched a fine symmon this morning in Pete Carpenters henhouse this morning—his trilt it was. Every body desired it was the rite time for us all to get kalleded to preech so when Hal said The saim voice are kalling you all, who will anger, Harry Orbs said glori hallyluah. Whee said Billy Price. No noun skule said Dinkey Lewis. We will all preech, said I. I fell the spurst said Bobby Jones, and we gess you did Bobby, the way Mrs. Carpenter soked you with a bucket of warter. Get out of hear you skamps, said she. —Wich we did. Showing that when you tri to do rite, you get no thanks for it. Hal are a mity good preecher the say we all, and we wish it was we. If the skream about everybody getting kalled to preech dont wurk, Bobby Jones are that up another one whc are better than that, and we no t will. It are that every body are to run around and skreem, making out they are crazzy. Very good Bobby, say we all, cause crazzy people aint got no blizzniss in skule. Everybody shod be thankful says the princepul for their lives beeing spored all thru the sumir. No body having dide but Jim Paines sick cat wich always had poor heilh, she ding with the kittenfantile parralysis. Pop said I to pop about three oclock this morning. O pop. Dont bother me said pop. Im just turning over for my seekun map. O pop. Better go said mam. Mite be a thee. Go yourself said pop then. Yore a pretty luking man aint you said mam. Cant even protect your fambly. Alrite then said pop. What is it boy. I have sumthing to tell you pop. said I. None of your foosness said pop. None whatever. Go ahed said pop. Rite ahed said I. What do you want David, said pop. Oh pop. I hate to tell you said I. Are you ding David, said mam. Not xzactly said I. Well what the matter said pop. Promalligat what you have got to say. Not too much Webstir pop said I, or I wont be abble to. Say, pop, said I. Whats the meening of that word promolligat said I. Shodnt you have said promul-gate said I. No pop said. Dont dispuit me, I am a seekun Webstir, I am. Beg pardon pop, said I. Get your dixiyounary said pop. Wich I did. Lookit up said pop. Wich I did. Show it to me said pop. Wich I did. You little bbugger said pop. Wich I ae. "AT BAY" AT THE COLONIAL NEXT WEEK. If it were necessary to pick out one outstanding feature from the many elements of greatness that the production "At Eay" embodies, it would unhesitatingly be the emotional power of Miss inex' Clough's acting. In this play which comes here as the attention at the Colonial Theatre next week, Miss Clough has a splendid opportunity for appearing at her best and how well she handles the part assigned her is evidenced by the praise of the New York critics when she so successfully appeared at the Lafayette theatre a few weeks ago. In "At Eay" there is nothing in the entire production that is suggestive or leans toward cheap sensationalism. It concerns itself with powerful emotions which are in the main, of the better sort. Those elements of love and goodness, which go to make life the better, are here the final mainspring upon which the superb presentation is built. The story as it is unfurled is whole some and big and develops through breathless suspense to one of the most thrilling climaxes ever attained. As Captain Lawrence Holbrook, Mr. Andrew Bishop, son of one of New York's most prominent ministers, is not only doing the part justice; but himself, by the masterful way in which he handles his lines and his general stage deportment. Among the other characters that will come here in one of the best productions of the Quality Amusement Corporation are J. Francis Mores, who is taking with much credit, the part of Gordon Graham, a U. S. District Attorney; Luke Scott, Will A. Cook, H. L. Pryor, Marie Young, Carlotta Freeman, Charles Taylor, George (Eddie) Brown, Ruth Carr and Arthur Wilkes. We are the largest manufacturers of colored women's hair, and are to introduce our goods we are sending free our latest book, a stylish styles for colored women, in the latest hair dressing. Every colored woman should have one. We guarantee every and every well or money-remitted. All hair will positively stand combing and washing the same as your own. We manufacture a STRAIGHTENING COMB of solid brass, the best and most serviceable made, fully guaranteed. With each comb we soak it in a solution with a lamp cup free. Send your order for this straightening comb today. A FULL LINE of Hair Brushes, Nets and Toilet Articles is illustrated and can be bought for less than or equal to the regular price. Send two-cent stamp for look today. THE AFRO-AMERICAN OPENING, ROOM THE MEMBER M.T. ZION LONG GREEN, MD. congratulating them their church. SATDAY, OCT which time we invite all Long Green, also near Long Green and references will meet us in Baltimore to convey St Station near N FOR THE ROUND TR M. Reopening Serr Long Green, now past ches can be secured at awards the occasion, o address is Glen Arm, M. The Great ES MEMOR CAREY Saturday Night thing of beauty and kids and court at of their countries w ved with a golden wealth of thirty room of Ames. Bring, Reunion & Commence THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF MIZION A. M. E. CHURCH, GREEN, MD., REV. W. T. BROWN, relating themselves over the new church. The reopening day was DAY, OCTOBER 15th. We invite all persons who were once member of Green, also our many friends of Baltimore or visiting Green and participate in the reopening exe- tence will meet the 9.22 A. M. and 1.14 P. M. there to convey those who come to and from the church near North Ave. 8.30 A. M. and 12.30 ROUND TRIP. Opening Sermon by Rev. Charles H. Youen, now pastor of Randallstown Circuit, Baltimore is secured at the church. Those who cannot the occasion, can do so by sending their contributions to Glen Arm, Md., and he will credit you with Great Queen's Bene- MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH CAREY & BAKER STREETS Day Night, September 21 8.15 O'CLOCK of beauty and a blaze of glory. This and court attendants finely dressed countries will be present. The rich in a golden crown and given a purse of thirty countries will be used for Ames. Reopening, Reunion & Communion THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF LONG GREEN, MD., REV. W. T. BROWN, Pastor Are congratulating themselves over the renovation of their church. The reopening day will be SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 1916 At which time we invite all persons who were once members of Mt. Zion, or residents of Long Green, also our many friends of Balti, ore or elsewhere, to join the pilgrimage to Long Green and participate in the reopening exercises on the above date. Conveyances will meet the 9 22 A. M. and 1.14 P. M. trains at Long Green Station from Baltimore to convey those who come to and from the church Trains leave Oak St Station near North Ave. 8.30 A. M. and 12.30 noon. TWENTY CENTS FOR THE ROUND TRIP. 11 A M. Reopening Fermon by Rev. Charles H. 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A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel, gray, or white pla highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hea either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired five heated carri new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advert funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix wh 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,$1 Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete 1222 DIVISION ST., BET. DOLPHIN AND LANVAL Madison 4067 PHONES Madison 4921-J C. & P. Phone, Madison 692 GEORGE H. HOLLAND Formerly Manager for the Late Alexander Hemsley Funeral Dire 517 ROE al Director & Emb 17 ROBERT STREET Funeral Director & Embalmer Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite Courteous and Expert attention guaranteed. Carriages for hire for all occassions Open Day and Night. FELIX H 102 E. Mu Funeral Direct Phone, M ...JOHN H 142 W. THE UP-TO-D Who can furnish a funeral for He can furnish you carriages for etc., from his own stables at the come to ALEX B. PYE, 142 E. Mulberry Street Senial Director and Embracer Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 JOHN H. TOADVINSON 142 W. HILL STREET UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN With a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, own stables at the most reasonable rates. You come to see him, just call Phone 396-Y 142 W. 88 826 D Sensious of taking this opportunity of thanking allrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE and to announce that the business will be called SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SOUTH Promise to give all calls my personal attention. Give and courteous services at all times, whether most reasonable charges. Thanking you all courage and asking a continuance of the same, Yours respectfully. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone M ET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon Geneva L. Holland. Agent 433 N. Gilmon Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 Robert A. ELLIOTT Successor to the late ROBERT A. ELLIOTT ROGERS AVE. Near Hillen S 2109 Druid Hill Ave. Phone Mt. IMMEDIATE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT To the report that I have formed a partnership absolutely alone, and have no partnership corespectfully, MRS. ROBERT A. ELLIOTT Funeral Director and Embalmer Phone, Mt. Vernon 3603 Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Reception etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call 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 ing most polite and courteous suburbs, and most reasonable your past patronage and asking P.MORT 1400 Branch 811 I STREET, SPARROWS PO John H. Holland. Agent Phone Sparrows Point 233 B Mrs. Robe Successor to the 506 ROGERS Branch Office 2109 Druid Hill IMMEDIATE SERVICE In regards to the report the state that I am absolutely alone, anyone. Respectfully, MRS. I am desirous of taking this opportunity of thanking my many friends and patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their past patronage and to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of and that I promise to give all calls my personal attention, guarantee ing most polite and courteous services at all times, whether in city or suburbs, and most reasonable charges. Thanking you all again for your past patronage and asking a continuance of the same, I remain Yours respectfull; P.MORTON CHASE 811 I STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent John H. Holland. Agent 433 N. Gilmor St. Phone Sparrows Point 232 R Phone Gilmor 3361 M Mrs. Robert A. Elliott In regards to the report that I have formed a partnership, I wish 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. UT CARRIAGES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Prompt Service, Day or Night ```markdown ``` Sourh 422 or South 396-Y Mount Vernon 5438 ector & Embalmer BERT STREET B. PYE, Sr. Mulberry Street ector and Embalmer Mt. Vernon 3603 H. TOADVIN.... 7. HILL STREET -DATE UNDERTAKER for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions at the most reasonable rates. You need not to see him, just call giving this opportunity of thanking my many fathers the late SAMUEL W. CHASE for their service that the business will be carried on in W. CHASE @ SON All calls my personal attention. guarantee services at all times, whether in city or state charges. Thanking you all again for being a continuance of the same, I remain respectfully. BUTTON CHASE 400 MOSHER STREET Telephone Madison 1980 POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent ent 433 N. Gilmor St. 23 R Phone Gilmor 3361 M Robert A. Elliott THE LATE ROBERT A. ELLIOTT S AVE. Near Hillen St. Hill Ave. Phone Mt. Vernon 452 SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT that I have formed a partnership, I wish me, and have no partnership connection with MRS. ROBERT A. ELLIOTT. THE STREET CENTER E, Sr. street Embalmer IN.... TAKER tickets for $3.00 and up Parties, Receptiones. You need not 142 W. Hill Street as 826 Druid Hill Ave banking my many W. CHASE for their we be carried on in M. SON ention. guarantee whether in city or you all again for same, I remain BASE EET Phone Madison 1980 General Agent Gilmor St. Imor 3361 M Elliott IOTT Hen St. The Mt. Vernon 452 RIGHT partnership, I wish ship connection with Elliott. ...PERSONALS AND LOCAL NOTES... Mr. and Mrs. Hattie Baden of Annapolis, Md., were the guests of Mrs. Isabella Hall Sye, of 620 George St. Messrs. Charles W. Harrison and Philip Taylor were the guests of Miss Nelle Danbridge, of Washington, Thursday. Mrs. Winifred St. George, of Waterbury, Conn., was in the city this week visiting Mrs. M. Butler, of 1325 North Calhoun street. Dr. Solomon H. Proctor, of 1531 Jefferson street, has gone to Pittsburg for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Josepe Sibley, of 626 Archer street, have recently purchased a fine home on Market street, Mt. Winans, Md., where they now reside. Miss Harriet Wheaton, of West Chester, Pa., has returned home after spending some time as the guest of Mrs. Ida Hilton of Dolphin street. Mrs. Fannie C. Braxton, of 1316 Drudg Hill avenue, is visiting her cousin in Brooklyn, N. Y., will also visit friends in Shelton and New Haven, Conn. Mrs. J. Ringgold and Misses May and Lula Ringgold, of Chester, Pa., were the guests of Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. McComas, of 16 E. Lexington street, last week. Mrs. A. S. Johnson, of New York is spending a few days as the guest of Mrs. Ida Hilton, of Dolphin street. Mrs. Emma Shaffer, of New York who spent some time here as the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Minnie Garnett, of Division street, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. White, of 7225 S. 17th street, Philadelphia, Pa., called in the office of the Afro-American this week, while enroute home from the B. M. C. held in Washington last week. Mrs. Dora Wilson, of 1119 Park avenue, is visiting Mrs. Elonor Peace Keys, of Pittsburgh, Pa. After leaving Pittsburgh she will visit Mrs. Alice Glenn, of Newburgh, N. Y. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, formerly of 3100 Barchay street, who has been quite sick for the past ten months is now convalescent. Her little daughter, Marjorie is now confined in the Mercy Hospital. Mrs. rBown is now stopping at 510 N. Eden street. Mr. Harold T. Derry, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Mattle Derry, has left for New York, where he expects to enter the University of New York. Dr. Alvin M. Morrison, of Wheeling, W. Va., and Prof. J. O. Morrison of the University of Louisiana were in the city Saturday and Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Burke, 1237 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. J. Edward Fisher, wife of the prominent East Baltimore physician, is confined to Provident Hospital, suffering with typhoid fever and undr the care of E. V. Fitzgerald. Madam Josephine Gross of 540 Dolphin street, has returned from a visit to Atlantic City. Mrs. Bertha Thomas, wife of Lawyer Wm. Thomas, who was injured in a street car accident during the recent session of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, has recovered sufficiently to be removed from Provident Hospital, where she was carried following the accident. Mrs. Lucille Yeatman, of Yorktown, Va., has been appointed head nurse at Provident Hospital to succeed Miss Magnolia Diggs, who recently resigned to take up Red Cross work in the United States Army. Mrs. Louise Coffield, of 608 Warner street, has returned from a visit to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mrs. Edward Jenkins, of 918 Warner street, has returned from a visit to relatives in Virginia. Rev. Junius Gray motored to Washington Thursday of last week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Gray, Miss Ruth E. Gray and Mrs. Annie Estep. Miss Mabel Roberts, of 17 Penn street, has returned from a month's stay in Asbury Park. Mrs. Orrie Sears has returned from Washington, where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Braxton. Mr. A. V. Jackson, of Bellefonte, Pa., was the guest of his son, J. A. Jackson, of Drudid Hill avenue, this week. OFFICERS ELECTED FOR NEXT TERM At the meeting of the Monumental Lodge of Elks last Tuesday the following officers were elected: E. R., Thos. H. Buckingham; E. Lead K., Wm Harris, No. 1; E. Loyal K., Harrison Watts; E. Lec. K., John Proctor; Chaplain, Samuel T. Hemsley; Esquire, John Jenkins; Inner Guard, Philip Chapman; Outer Guard, Wm. Owens; Sec., Nelson Price; Assistant Secretary, Chas. Dorsey; Treasurer, Lawson N. Duffin; Medical Examiner, Dr. Harry F. Brown; Master of Social Session, Jerome S. Robinson; Organist, Perry Leonard. Asa Porter and Thos. Buckingham, new members of Board of Directors. BALTIMOREANS AT B. M. C. Baltimore was largely represented at the B. M. C. Reception held in Convention Hall, Washington, last Thursday night. The reception was the most successful in point of numbers in the history of the Order, the big hall being filled to its capacity. Prominent among those present from Baltimore were: Dr. and Mrs. O. D. Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. McCard, Mr. and Mrs. Julius C. Johnson, Dr and Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Nicholas, Mrs. J. H. Logan, Mrs. Ellen Tingle, Mrs. Daniel H. Murphy, Mrs. George D. Gilbert, Mrs. Lottie Spriggs, Mrs. Michael Green, Mrs. Mary Adams, Mrs. Roberta P. Jones, Mrs. S. H. Logan, Miss Leonora Bailey, Messrs. Clarke L. Smith, Samuel D. Hayward, Ernest Purviance and many others. Rev. Junius Gray, D. D.; pastor of the Psalmist Baptist Church, corresponding secretary of the Mt. Bethel Baptist Association, has returned from Savannah, Ga., where he has been attending as a delegate to the National Baptist Convention. He is in town and will continue his street preaching in the alleys and lanes. Sunday, September 24 at 3 p. m. a special sermon to stevedores at Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue and Woodyear street. All are invited. Among the many visitors seen in Washington during the week of the B. M. C. was Mrs. Michael Green, of 1028 Arglee avenue. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freeman and daughter, of 1609 3rd street N. W. Mr. and Mrs. Buster Burke entertained at their home, 1987 Druid Hill avenue on Tuesday evening, a few friends in honor of Mrs. A. C. McKerd. The D. P. M. N W. Councillor who also had the honor of bringing greetings from the Grand Household to the B. M. C. which was delivered with great credit. Mr. J. Anderson Jones gave an after theatre supper on Friday night at his home. 421 Mosher street the guest of honor being Miss Agnes Johns, of Green Spring Valley. Among those seated were: Miss Connie Taylor, Miss Mildred Hamilton, Mr. Garfield Mason. Mr. Thomas Blake and Charles Carroll were in Washington last week. While there were the guests of Mrs. J. Smith, of 1630 Church street N. W. TENDERED A RECEPTION Mrs. Carrie Crawford tendered her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca Crawford, a reception on her 22nd birthday at their residence, 516 Bloom street, last Friday evening. After the usual enjoyments an excellent repast was served. Those precent were: Mr. and Mrs. Barbour, Mr. and Mrs. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Gwathney, Mrs. Kellum, Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Snoden, Misses Marjorie Gertrude, and Cora Stanley, Misses Edna Owens, Edith Jones, Lydia Jones, Estelle Brown, Laura Brown; Messrs. Grafton Johnson, Wyman Smith, David Carroll, Jerome Marine, Dolbert Brown,The odore Upsher, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Rebecca Crawford, and Mrs. Grace Stanley and son. --- Last Sunday was a great spiritual day at Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church. Camp meeting at Jonestown. Rev. Mrs. Grace A. M. Giggs was with us all day and preached at 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. Her sermons were soul-reviving as well as her songs that reached the hearts of both white and colored. You ought to hear her. Camp continued. Rev. M. W. Traverse, pastor. PROMINENT MASON BURIED Robert Delaney, who had reached his thirty second degree in the Masonic Order, son of Mrs. Mary A. Baker, and who had been ill for several months, died Friday, September 15, 1916, at his home in Chicago. He leaves a wife, three brothers, respectively. Daniel W., James J., Joseph P. Baker and one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Byrd. Funeral services were held form his mother's residence, 1071 Argyle avenue, Baltimore, September 20th. The deceased was also a member of Arabic Temple, No. 44 A. E. A. O. Noble Mystic Shrine, of Chicago, Ill. COLONIAL MANAGER RETURNS Mr. Robert Levy, who made a trip to New York last week, returned to Baltimore Sunday. Mr. Levy is the general manager of the Quality Amuse ment Corporation and is highly spoken of by his hosts of friends in the "Big City." Upon his arrival in Baltimore he announced that he had secured some of the highest priced productions which will be staged at the Colonial in the near future. HEALTH COMMISSIONER ORD- Health Commissioner Blake announced today that no children will be permitted to enter the public schools when they reopen unless they show certificates of successful vaccination. "I desire to call attention to this fact now," said Dr. Blake, "because it will be necessary for the children to be vaccinated at once. "It may be done by the family physician or one of the city health wardens, all of whom are available for the purpose, with a supply of fresh virus. Children should be vaccinated at once, because it will be a week or ten days before the physician is sure that if it has taken successfully. No certificates will be issued unless the vaccinations are successful." BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT Blue Ridge Summit, Md. Sept. 21. Our service will close on Sunday night for the season. The money which has been raised during the summer will be turned over to Mr. Jenkins for our new church which we expect to go in next spring. CATONSVILLE HAPPENINGS Catonsville, Md., Sept. 21—Miss Cassie Smith has returned to Altoona, Pa., after spending three weeks with Mrs. Josephine Bacon. Mrs. Josephine Jenison will spend sometime visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Powell, of Brighton, Montgomery County. Catonsville Concert Band is making rapid progress under the leadership of Prof. A. Williams. Mrs. Ethel White and little daughter have returned from Havre de Grace and are now spending some time with her relatives in Somerset county. 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 Drulc Hill Avenue Phone Mad. 842. 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 1537 Penna. Ave., near Mechen C. & P. Phone Frank A. Simmons HOUSE PAINTER 1932 Druid Hill Avenue Work Guaranteed GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 PENNA AVENUE Opp. N. W. Police Station SHOE REPAIRING While YOU WAIT My work has no equal. My Price can't be beat Work called for and delivered Pianos and Organs Tuned, Polished and Repaired. ALL WORK GUARANTEED Mail Orders Promptly Attended To JOSEPH A. HAYES Graduate Piano Tuner 705 Emsor St.. Baltimore, Md CHARLES W. WESLEY CHARLES W. WESLEY PIANOS AND ORGANS Tuned, Repaired and Polished THE OLD RELIABLE 20 Years' Experience 1302 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. BALTIMORE, MD DR. JOHN C. ROBINSON Formerly of 611 N. Caroline Street has moved to 1520 E. Monument Street corner Dallas Street. C. and P. Phone Wolfe 3071. Residence: 1118 W. Saratoga St. Charles B. Jones FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER Main Office: 235 N. Pine St. BALTIMORE, MD. Phone: St. Paul 6580 Branch Office: 2829 Remington Avenue Carriages for all Oc casions J. R. ASKEW HAIR CUTTING KING Is back at his old stand with Basil Lowery, 746 Penna Ave. CALL AND SEE HIM Sept. 1 mo. Phone: Madison 3672 M C. T. CHAMBERS CONFECTIONERY Ice Cream Soda, all Flavors Soft Drinks Cigars and Tobacco Notions 529 DOLPHIN ST Charles A. Chase Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor Gardner's Harlequin, Sodas and Sundaes Ward's Cakes, Pies, Cigars, Cigaretts, etc. HARRISON WATTS Teacher of the Violin and Flute 1607 Riggs Avenue Phone: South 1845 J One hair on the head is worth ten in the brush. HAIR-VIM HAIR-VIM Makes the hair grow, stops it from breaking off and falling out. Stops itching, cures tetter, dandruff, ring-worms and restores the hair to a healthy condition. For sale at all drug stores 25c By Mail 30 Cents To further introduce HAIR-VIM, we are making this unusual offer. For 30 days we will treat the hair four times including two shampoos for the small sum of $15.00. We also teach the HAIR-Vim Method of growing hair for $15.00. Give Diploma and $5.00 worth of HAIR-VIM goods free. The Hair Vim Hair Growing Parlor Branch, 1425 Pennsylvania Avenue Baltimore, Md. KINKY has done for my hair. Before I used it my hair was short and coarse, and long, and so soft and silky that I can do it up any way. Yours truly. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can's straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what. EXELENTO QUININE POMADE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and strong. It also helps with itching, the difference and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to mit you. If Exelento don't do as we claim, we will give your money back. 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Particular. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. MARY MAY MAY OUR MOTTO MARSHALL'S Grocery to them we clin To them your daily custom brin Matchless Flour you'll find there Prices always just and fair Almonds, Macaroni, Syrup new Coffee, Sugar and Oatmeal to Rice and Buckwheat, fragant Tea They are the best that you could Superior Canned Goods, also Cheese Prices Low on all of thes High Grade Dried Fruit you'll you'll get here None are better far or near Allspice, Crackers, a full supply Let our Fine Cakes catch your Lrd and Meats in this line. Prices Low, Quality Fin Look at our motto: "We aim to please" In selling the best of Grocerie MARSHALL'S GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 535 DOLPHIN STREET, COR. DIVISION BALTIMORE, MD. EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES MME. KING'S HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS Dermal Treatment 1510 Pennsylvaia Aveune. NEAR SMITH STREET Phone Madison 3782 M. "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY" OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHERS ..POINDEXTER.. EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Mt. Vernon 582 M ..CHIROPODIST Miss Mary Lewis Hours: 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. Phone: Madison 3971 J. We Lead—Others Follows ...I carry a full line of Human Hair.. Combings made in Puffs and Braids. JME. J. CREDITT JONES Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 550 PRESSTMAN STREET [Illustration of a woman with long hair.] The old East Indian Hair Pomades, Shampoo and Tonics are the treatments that are making the greatest hit among women, and a great many men use them for the improvement of their hair you don't use them your hair will be blessing and blessing your real worth, you would not hesitate one moment. Everybody is satisfied when they get an East Indian Hair Treatment, because they know that they are on the road to success and plenty of long, beautiful and wavy hair, regardless of the Texture or Cut. You will not get the sides and will not grow, get an East Indian Hair Treatment. You will be convinced at once. Go to your Druggist today and get one. A small size Pomade and Shampoo will convince you. Only 15 cents each at Druggist or Grocery, or send Bents to the office, or buy a large bottle by mail. Price of full treatment $1.45 at druggists, or $1.55 by mail. Dr. Fennell's, Reads, all the Robinson cut-rase Druggists, or any Druggist you may go. Send stamps when less than a dollar. Phone: 2378 J Madison Agents wanted everywhere, good terms for cash_only. MISS MARY'S RESTAURANT MISS MARY J. SMITH. Prop. 642 Josephine Street Headquarters for Steaks, Chops and Sea Food OPEN ALL NIGHT Advertising Brings Results Don't Take Our Word For It Ask The Man Who Does. D. Cor. Penna. Ave. and Dolphin St. Entrance on Dolphin Street MANTEED FIRST-CLASS DENTAL SERVICE AT MODERATE PRICES AIN NO HIGH PRICES e, Crown and Bridge Operator (15 yrs. experience) MINISTERED PAINLESS EXTRACTING lists in the treatment of nervous women and children Offices are Perfectly Sanitary Lady Attendants D. H. Arnold Dr. L. H. Mayer N.W. Cor. Penna. Ave. and Dolphin St. Entrance on Dolphin Street GUARANTEED FIRST-CLASS DENTAL SERVICE AT MODERATE PRICES NO PAIN NO HIGH PRICES Expert Plate, Crown and Bridge Operator (15 yrs. experience) GAS ADMINISTERED PAINLESS EXTRACTING We are specialists in the treatment of nervous women and children. Our Offices are Perfectly Sanitary Lady Attendants Dr. O. H. Arnold Dr. L. H. Mayer Phone Mad. 1197 C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 J. James F. Hall Auburn Marble Co. Special Prices On All Church Work Interior And Exterior Work.... Events and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Cubin g y Work. Marble Work of All Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue THE MORE LIFE INSURANCE CO. F. S. STROBRIDGE, President ce: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., M. Reading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable PEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY YORK RIVER LINE Baltimore, York River Landings and Richmond Daily except Sunday t class $2.50 one way, $4.50 round trip. $2.00 Second Class All staterooms containing two berths, $1.60 KE LINE between Baltimore, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Old Point. Daily including Sunday t class $3.00 one way, $5.00 Round Trip. $2.00 second class E. M. A. HUNTER'S Electrical Hair Dressing Parlors And School Of Instruction HILL AVENUE Phone Madison 4640 W Counter's Hair Grower and Straightener 25c. per box g your hair or growing prematurely gray, come and see Electrical Massage, Manicuring. Straightening a Special Up. My School is Open for the above work. Diplomas Award Yung's Hair Food The Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the calp. One 25-cent can will convince you. 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Walkers' Preparations For Sale At 521 MOSHER STREET Made Up Phone, Madison 3236 W Mme. Martha Thompson CULTURIST AND FACIAL MASSAGE Using your hair treated with Mme. C. J. Walker's and Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make grow and keep out dandruff, stop and have your ghed. In 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 o. hair growing. 2143 DIVISION ST. Call to See Me or Phone Madison 3464 J. THE STAR HAIR GROWER OPEN DAILY 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. THE DENTAL N.W. Cor. H Enu GUARANTEED AT NO PAIN Expert Plate, Crown & GAS ADMINISTER We are specialists in th Our Offices are Dr. O. H. Ar C. & P. Phone Mad Mt. 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One 25 cent box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25-cent box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE 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 The Star Hair Grower Mfr. Northern Branch Southern Branch 1113 Clark St. P.O. Box 812. Envanston, N.C. 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. The love story of a brave man who laughs at danger and who never falters in his steadfast devotion to a beautiful girl whose life has been nearly ruined by deceit of one unworthy. HOW THE NEW YORK CRITICS APPLAUD THIS GENUINE ROMATIC HIT: "Real Suspense—Sure Success," Adolph Klauber, New York Times. "Replete with Stirring Situation," New York Herald. "Thrills Worth While," Louis V. De Foe, New York World. "Thrills Its Audience," Lawrence Reamer, New York New Lincoln Theatre WEEK OF SEPT. 25 The Management announces Fall Opening with ALL STAR VAUDEVILLE ACTS BURNS AND BURNS SURE TO MAKE YOU LAUGH TEVENS AND PURCELL SOMETHING NEW WATCH FOR THE BIG SURPRISE There Pictures for Matinee with regular TO 11, 80. CONTINUOUS PERFOR- Admission Only 10 Cents TORIUM WEEK BEGIN Monday, Se nines—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Producing Co., Presents HALTON POWELL'S B LITTLE PEGGIE O'MOORE AN IRISH GIRL'S ADVENTURE IN AMERICA WITH Morgan and Oscar O'Shea and a Cap Supporting Cast Passive Sets of Beautiful Scenery Startling Electrical S huilful Transformation Scene of the Famous River Shannon GALLERY 15 CENTS ND MUSICAL FR TOOMEY'S ROUBADOURS WATCH FOR THE BIG SURPRISE Special Feature Pictures for Matinee with regular Vaudeville OPEN 1,30 TO 11,30. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE Admission Only 10 Cents WEEK BEGINNING Monday, Sept. 25th Matinees—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Acme Producing Co., Presents HALTON POWELL'S Production "LITTLE PECCIE O'MOORE" AN IRISH GIRL'S ADVENTURE IN AMERICA WITH Hila Morgan and Oscar O'Shea and a Capable Supporting Cast Four Massive Sets of Beautiful Scenery Startling Electrical Scenery Beautiful Transformation Scene of the Famous River Shannon GALLERY 15 CENTS AT THE LYRIC M.T. ROYAL AVENUE RECTION OF MR. L. ELLSWOR tesday Evening, September 27th THE AFRO-AMERICAN EATRE Saratoga PRESENT COMEDY DRAMA BY GEORGE SCHWARTZ ALL-STAR C who laughs at breakfast devo- been nearly LAUD THIS Klauber, New York Herald. Foe, New York mer, New York PRICES - Matinee Nights 10 THE STAR MONUMENT STREET TRIMBLE AND AS SAMBO MONDAY, The Grip TUESDAY, Ond WEDNESDAY, The Sec THURSDAY, The FRIDAY, The Mysteries SATURDAY, Po COMING. Beatrice Fairfax SPECIAL SATURDAY Motion Pictures and Vaudeville FOLLOW THE C ..New Rege Pennsylvania avenue CHARLES MOS PROGRAM FOR W POLITE VA WATTS AND The King and Queen of Com Also a Big Novelty. Act direct OTHER ACTS PHOTO MONDAY TRE oga ROBER PRESENTS BY DRAMA OF'S GEORGE SCARBO STAR COLO RICES - Matinee Best Seats Nights 10c. 15c. 25 E STAR ★ TH UMENT STREET JMBLE AND ST AS SAMBO & DIE MONDAY, The Grip of Evil Open TUESDAY, Onda of the Ori EDNESDAY, The Secret of the S THURSDAY, The Marriage B IDAY, The Mysteries of Myra O SATURDAY, Peg O' the Ri G. Beatrice Fairfax. The Yel SPECIAL SATURDAY - Matinee at pictures and Vaudeville FOLLOW THE CROWD TO New Regent T Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher St. CHARLES MOSELY, Manager GRAM FOR WEEK OF S POLITE VAUDEVILLE WATTS AND WIL King and Queen of Comedy and Origi big Novelty. Act direct from Broa OTHER ACTS TO FOLLOW PHOTO PLAYS PRICES Matinee Best Seats 25c. Nights 10c.15c.25c.35c. SPECIAL SATURDAY-Matinee at 2 P.M. Motion Pictures and Vaudeville Admission 5 Cents The Sand Lark, featuring Henry King. Ham and Bud supported by Ethel Teare in THE HEART MENDERS. TUESDAY Not Guilty, a powerful five reel feature, full of gripping sensations. An all absorbing dramatic tale of love and devotion. Don't miss it. WEDNESDAY The Man Who Eound Himself. An interesting drama in five big acts. With that emotional actor, Robert Warwick in the title role. A play that must be seen to be appreciated. Then some Comedy. THURSDAY The great and only Beatrice Fairfax. (First Episode.) In the COMING SOON. The Crimson S Watch our next week's program for a --- Week Begin MATINEES: M Quality ROBERT LEVY, General Ma ENTS BA' A OF SOCIETY CARBOROUGH COLORED COLONIAL MISS Best Seats 25c. c. 15c. 25c. 35c. Stok Your THEATRE NEAR BOND BUND STOKES D & DINAH of Evil Open 6 P. M. a of the Orient secret of the Submarine Marriage Broker of Myra Open 2 P. M. g O' the Ring The Yellow Menace. —Matinee at 2 P. M. Admission 5 Cents CROWD TO THE nt Theatre.. Opp. Pitcher Street ELLY, Manager SEEK OF SEPT. 25th UDEVILLE D WILLIS Ready and Originators of Fun from Broadway, New York TO FOLLOW PLAYS Week Beginning MONDAY SEPT. 25 MATINEES: MONDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY Quality Amusement Corp. ROBERT LEVY, General Manager ROBERT J. YOUNG, Res. Manager Story of the Missing Watchman, featuring Grace Darling the famous Moving Picture Star, who plays the part of Beatrice Fairfax. Repentanee, a drama in three acts, featuring Annie Leigh and John Lorenz. FRIDAY The Grip of Fivil, (Third Episode.) This chapter is full of heart thrills and excitement, holding you spell-bound throughout the entire show. A two reel drama and a screaming Comedy make up the balance of this interesting program for she day. SATURDAY The Scratch Clue, featuring Frances X. Bushman, also E. K. Lincoln and Octavia Hansworth in Expiation. Some Comedy to follow. ain Mystery and The Girl From Frisco. big surprise Nuff Sed. 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 STEAMER STARLIGHT & BROWN'S GROVE The Following Dates Have Been Booked SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 1 Empty Stocking Club Program Week of September 25th. MONDAY—"Peg O The Ring," 10th Episode. "Flames of Vengeance," Drama. "Jerry Big Lark," Comedy. "Henry," Little Kid," Comedy. "Heartbreaker's Drama. TUESDAY—"Lion," Nemesis Drama. "Thinnier Stout," Comedy. Reel Life No. 6. "Ignatz's Icy Injury," Comedy. "A Conflicting Conscience," Drama. Weekly No. 25, William S. Hart. WEDNESDAY—"The Secret of The Submarine," Chapter 14. Helen Holmes "In Judith of Cumberland." "No. 16 Martin St." Drama. THURSDAY— "Mysteries of Myra," 14 Episode. "Little Grey Mouse," Drama. "Sports of The Rajah in India." "Base Ball Bill." No. 1 Comedy. FRIDAY—"Human Pendulum," Drama "Bashful Charlie's Proposal," Comedy. "His Masterpiece," Drama. "Counterfeit Love," Comedy. "Number Please," Drama. SATURDAY—"The Grip of Evil," 4th Episode, entitled "The Looters." "Crystal 's Warning," Drama. An all-around Cure Comedy. Notice this space for coming attraction. Girl From Frisco, Oct. 4. Yellow Menace Oct. 9. Jaffery, the talk of the day, Oct. 12. Fartomas, the great detective Serial, Oct. 19. Watson Comedies, Oct. 25. William S. Hart, Sept. 26. Starting this Friday, Sept. 29, Mr. Gilbert J. Tarment, the man that composed that famous melody, "There is a Land Beyond the Rainbow," will sing his latest illustrated solos on the said date, and every Frida