The Afro-American

NEGRO FOLK-SONG FESTIVAL 200 VOICES TO SING EN MASSE PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY VOL. XXV No. 29 HALF CENTURY OF PROGRESS AT HOWARD One Of The Most Notable Events In The History Of The Race. MANY ALUMNAE THERE Come From All Sections Of Country To Pay Homage To Alma Mater. (Special Correspondence) Washington, D. C., March 3.—The Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Howard University, which closed with today's program, was easily one of the most notable events in the history of the Negro people since emancipation. This was shown by the character of those who came back from their various fields of work to take part in the celebration of their Alma Mater's good old age, and in the character of the great men and women who took part in the proceedings in principal. The first two days of the Celebration, notably the most far-reaching interest, were devoted to the discussion of sociological problems, which confront the Negro people. It was called the "Sociological Conference." The Conference was opened by President S. M. Newman of the University, outlining the purpose and scope of the Conference, followed by the discussion of the subject "Ownership of Rural and Urban Homes" by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, President N. B. Young of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College, Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. Editor of the Christian Recorder, and by the discussion of "Business Enterprises" Dean Kelly Miller presided. The paper was read by Mr. Monroe N. Work, rof of the Division of Records and Research at Tuskegee State, and was discussed by Mr. William Anthony Aery of Hampton Institute and Mr. Fred R. Moore, Editor of the New York Age. On the second day the subject of discussion was "Education." Dean Lewis B. Moore presided. The paper was read by Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools for the District of Columbia, and was discussed by Dean Benjamin C. Brawley of Morehouse College and others. "Health and Sanitation" was by far the most important paper discussed at the Conference, and the paper was read by Dr. C. V. Roman, A. M., of Nashville. It was not only eloquent in its word-painting, but luminous and conclusive in its facts. Miss Mary W. Ovington and Mr. Eugene Kincick Jones of New York, participated in the discussion. In the afternoon "Race Co-operation after Fifty Years" was discussed by Prof. A. M. Truwick and others. The Mass Meeting at the Convention Hall was presided over by Ex-Chief Justice Stanton Judkins Pelle, LL.D. Addresses on "The Significance of the Fifty Years of History of Howard University and of the Advance of the Colored Race with which it is Connected" were delivered by the Honorable Franklin Knight Lane, Secretary of the Interior, Prof. Carl Kelsey, Ph.D. of the University of Pennsylvania, President H. T. Kealing, D. D., of Western University and Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield. The music under the leadership of Prof. Roy W. Tibbs was excellent. The music festival at the Dunbar High School was held on Thursday, March 1. The mass meeting at the First Congregational Church, presided over by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, was a meeting to commemorate the birth of the University and the signing of the Charter, March 2, 1867. It was one of the most sourishing of gatherings because all those who participated were identified with the life and fortunes of the University. Notable addresses were delivered by Prof. Richard T. Greeron, Judge George W. Atkinson, and Dr. W. A. Sinclair. On Saturday, the third and last day of the celebration, there were reunions by departments and classes and a General Alumni Rally, the latter being presided over by Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, the president of the General Alumni Association, who delivered an address welcome. Addresses were also delivered by members of Philadelphia and Rev. George Frazier Miller, of New York. Presidents of visiting colleges were equipped luncheon Saturday night. *Trueman* Travels. Howard University owes its existence to the devotion and self-sacrifice of General Oliver O. Howard, a soldier of the Union and a lover of all the race, without distinction of color, and who denied himself that others more needful might have advantages which he had enjoyed of opportunity, and education. The results of fifty years of work done by the university, as shown in its results, more than justifies the faith of its name-sake and benefactor, who has "passed beyond the bar where we all hope for him there was no mourning when he went Interest Aroused for Folk-Song Festival Over Two Hundred Voices Being Trained by Madame Hackley for the Event. No event in recent years has caused as much favorable discussion and interest in musical circles as the First Negro Folk Song Festival which will be given under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. at Albaugh's Theatre next Friday night. A chorus of two hundred voices is being trained by Madam E. Azalia Hackley, of Chicago, in which are most of the leading soloists of the city. The mixed rehearsals at Grace Presbyterian Church are being enthusiastically attended by over two hundred singers and though scheduled time for rehearsals is 8.30 oclock, most of the singers are in their places an hour before that time. The female voices also receive training on Wednesday afternoons at the Y. M. C. A., while the male voices have their innings at night. Mme. Hackley is without a peer as a director of large choruses, having given all of her time in recent years to that work. It is her ambition to give to the world the proper interpretation of the Negro folk-songs as it finds its expression in the minds of master musicians. At the concert next Friday night, only the compositions of colored musicians will be used and the works of such famed writers as J. Coleridge Taylor, Harry T. Burleigh and J. Rosamond Johnson will appear on the program. Aside from the interest among the colored people, a number of white music lovers have expressed their intention of being present and have purchased tickets. The movement to have a permanent body to foster the folk-songs and "spirituals" of the race, received an impetus at the rehearsal Thursday night when the members decided to make the chorus a permanent organization and elected Rev. C. E. Stewart, president; Miss Thompson, secretary and Mason A. Hawkins, treasurer. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution for the newly organized body. PREPARING FOR BABY WEEK At a meeting of a number of women, held at the office of the Afro-American Wednesday afternoon, plans for holding a "Baby Week" in Baltimore more considered. It is the purpose to make the event a notable one, and a committee of 100 ladies will be formed to plan for the occasion. Lectures on the care of babies, an exhibition of infants and the giving of several prizes to babies will be on the program. Mothers all over the city will be urged to boost "Baby Week." A letter from "Margaret Black," editor of the woman's column of the Afro-American, endorsing the movement, was read. Mrs. Annie Simms Johnson was elected temporary president and Mrs. D. G. Mack, secretary. Other ladies present included: Mesdames Mary F. Handy, Sarah C. Fernandis, Alexander Williams, John W. Rich, A. B. Turner and Nettie Gilbert. The next meeting will be held at the Afro-American building Wednesday of next week at 8 o'clock p. m. said to be shocking. HOUSING CONDITIONS ACUTE Philadelphia. March 8.—The recent coming here of thousands of colored people from the South has caused the housing situation to become acute. Along Bainbridge and nearby streets, east of Thirteenth a large number of these emigrants have secured quarters, and the over-crowded conditions are said to be shocking. Conferences have been held to consider the bad housing conditions. Model tenements were discussed as a partial solution of relieving the congestion caused by so many people coming from the South on the account of the big demand here for labor. J. R. Paul Brock, John T. Emlen, Rev. W. A. Harrod and Mrs. S. W. Layton were among the colored people in attendance. The Philadelphia Academy of Medicine, composed of colored doctors, dentists and pharmacists, is making a study of the problem, and has already taken up the question of housing, sanitation, education and medical attention for these immigrants. Dr. John P. Turner, president of the academy, says his colleagues are willing to aid in plans bettering conditions. WOULD PREVENT SEGREGATION Harrisburg, Pa., March 8.—Representative Glass, of Philadelphia, has introduced a bill in the State Legislature preventing places of public resort or amusement from discriminating against persons on account of race or religion. A penalty of from $100 to $600 is provided for violations, to go to the aggrieved persons and a similar one to the counties where the violations occur. The bill, if enacted, will strengthen the civil rights law of 1887. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1917 Fifty-Fourth Session to Convene at Ames Memorial Church Next Week. NOT MANY CHANGES? Rumored That Rev. N. M. Carroll, Only Surviving Charter Member of Conference Will Retire. Methodist ministers from all parts of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia will gather in the city next week to attend the fifty-fourth session of the Washington Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which will begin its sessions at Ames Memorial Church, Carey and Eaker streets, Tuesday. Bishop William F. McDowell will preside. Rev Albert J. Mitchell is the entertaining pastor. The anniversary of the Epworth League will be held on Tuesday night and the principal address will be delivered by Rev. W. W. Lucas. The formal opening of the conference will be held Wednesday morning when following the organization and administration of the Holy Sacrament, addresses of welcome will be delivered by Mayor Preston, Mrs. Mamie E. Jones and Rev. D. W. Hays. Responses will be delivered by Bishop McDowell and Rev. C. E. Hodges. Wednesday evening will be the anniversary of the Board of Education and Freedmen's Aid Society and the principal address will be delivered by Dr. I. Garland Penn, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society. Thursday afternoon Rev. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; and Rev. N. M. Carroll will deliver addresses. In the evening, Daniel W. Howell, secretary of the General Deaconess Board and Rev. Clarence True Wilson will deliver addresses. The missionary sermon will be preached by Rev. G. A. Davis. In the evening Rev. S. E. Taylor, secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions and Rev. Joseph B. Hingley, secretary of the Board of Conference Claimants will deliver addresses. Mrs. Daisy L. Bullsley, field secretary of colored work of the Home Mission and Church Extension Board will deliver an address. On Sunday morning Bishop, McDowell will occupy the pulpit at Ames Church, and the visiting ministers will be assigned to the various churches in the city. The Bishop will also or dain the deacons and elders at the afternoon service and Rev. J. W. E. Bowen will deliver the sermon. At night the sermon will be delivered by Rev. E. A. Haynes. Dr. C. A. Tindley, the newly elected field agent of the Board of Temperance, will deliver an address on Thursday evening. As usual, interest will center in the reading of the appointments by Bishop McDowell on Monday morning. Appointments are always more or less uncertain and it is not known, of course, what changes, if any will be made. It would not be surprising, though, should the Bishop decide to make some important shiftings. Dr. I. L. Thomas, formerly pastor of Sharp Street Church, will come back to the conference for appointment. It is rumored that Dr. N. M. Carroll, for over fifty years, a member of the Conference, will resign from active pastoral work. Dr. Carroll has pastored some of the most important charges in the conference, and has been active in all moral uplift movements in Maryland for the past half century. He is the only surviving charter member of the Washington Conference. ANDERSON WINS NOMINATION Chicago, March 7—In a five-cornered race, Louis B. Anderson, assistant corporation counsel, won the Republican nomination for alderman in the Second ward last Tuesday having over 2700 votes to spare. William Anderson, William R. Cowan, Ferdinand L. Barnett and Louis Lettiere were the unsuccessful opponents. He will place in April, and as the Second ward is overwhelmingly Republican, Mr. Anderson seems reasonably sure of election. He will take the place of Oscar DePriest, who has been indicted for alleged connection with the graft ring. The position pays $3,000 a year. A $50,000 HOSPITAL Durham, N. C., March 8.—A $50,000 hospital for colored people will be built here in the near future. Another Fraternal Squabble Ended Ruler Evans Fails to Secure Control of Fishermen Funds From Mr. J. Macauley Dorsey. The culmination of another of the many fraternal cases in court came on Tuesday when Judge Duffy, sitting in Circuit Court No. 2, rendered a decision in favor of J. Macauley Dorsey in the case of The Supreme Tabernacle, Order of Galilean Fishermen vs. J. Macauley Dorsey, treasurer of the organization. The bill of complaint filed by the Supreme Tabernacle alleged that Mr. Dorsey had failed to turn over to the banking committee the funds of the order as required by a recommendation of the supreme ruler, J. P. Evans, at the last session of the order. Mr. Dorsey in his answer held that the Supreme Ruler was not authorized to institute suit as the affairs of the order when the Supreme Tubercle was not in session was in the hands of 12 trustees. He also claimed that Ruler Evans made no reference to the appointment of a banking committee in his annual report. The trial of the case lasted several days and the testimony was conflicting as to whether Ruler Evans had made the alleged recommendation. Witnesses for Mr. Dorsey, it is said, testified that a number of the delegates who testified to having heard the resolution read, were on their way to their respective homes at the time the alleged resolution was supposed to have been read. Judge Duffy in rendering his decision stated in substance that while there was a doubt as to the authority of Ruler Evans to institute the proceedings and which he had failed to show vested in him, the main point was that the complainant had failed to prove its case because even if Ruler Evans' report did contain the alleged recommendation it was not an amendment of the constitution. As there was no proof that such a resolution had been introduced the Court dismissed the bill the complainants to pay the costs of the suit. HOLD RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE Jackson, Miss., March 8.—Successful religious institute has just closed at Jackson College. Among, those who took part were Dr. R. A. Venable, Rev. J. E. Briggs, W. A. Cheslom, Rev. R. A. Scott, Rev. E. B. Topp, Dr. Clifton C. Gray, Rev. Curtis Lee Laws, Dr. D. G. Barabrant and Rev. A. A. Cosey. The college is under the control of the Baptists and is headed by Rev. Dr. Z. T. Hubert. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., March 8. Among the visitors at Tuskegee Institute last week were Dr. Jesse E. Moorland, senior international secretary of the Y. M. C. A.; and Mr. C. H. Tobias and Mr. M. W. Johnson, both secretaries of the Y. M. C. A. student work. Messrs. Moorland and Johnson were in the South attending the fiftieth anniversary celebration at Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga., and while in this section took advantage of the opportunity to visit Tuskegee Institute in company with their co-worker, Mr. Tobias. Addresses were delivered by each. MEMORIAL TO BISHOP WALTERS Washington, March 9. —Memorial services for the late Bishop Alexander Walters will be held at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday evening of next week. Prominent men of both races will deliver addresses. It is the purpose to begin the raising of a memorial to the dead prelate. WOMAN ACCUSES MINISTER Hagerstown, Md., March 7—Rev. N. D. Cothran, pastor of the Second Christian Church, has been held in $500 bail for alleged bastardy, preferred by Miss Eva Carter, a 22-year old colored girl. The minister denies the charges and has an allfault from the girl denying his responsibility, the pastor says. The case, which created a sensation here, will be tried at the next term of court. DOUGLASS COMMITTEE TO The committee that arranged for the recent celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass will meet at the office of the Afro-American, 628 N. Eutaw street, next Wednesday afternoon to effect a permanent organization. The organization purposes holding an annual celebration for the distinguished native Marylander, urging the study of the biographies of distinguished Negroes and erecting a suitable memorial here to Frederick Douglass. A. M. E. STATISTICIAN Nashville, Tenn., March 8.—William D. Jennifer, of the United States Census Bureau, has been here for the past two weeks collecting religious statistics. At the recent semi-annual session of the Bishops of the A. M. B. Church, he was appointed statistician for the denomination. DEAN PICKENS FOR TRAINING CAMP Favors Dr. Spingarn's Plan For A Separate Training Camp At Plattsbury SEPARATION LOGICAL Dr. Spingarn Believes Race Opinion In End Will Realize He Is Right. The letter written by Dr. Joel E. Spingarn, of New York, and published in papers throughout the country, advocating a "Military Camp for Colored Men" at Plattsburg, has caused a great deal of discussion. While a number of persons have criticised the plan as "un-American" and refused to lend their support to the movement, others favor the establishment of the camp even though it be a segregated one. An editorial in the Afro-American the issue of February 14th said, among other things: "There are many colored educated men who would like to attend the summer camps for the discipline and the contacts they afford. But to go to a Jimcrow Plattsburg to learn how to lead Jimcrow regiments is too much. For three hundred and fifty years the white man has been advising the Negro as to 'what were best to be done'. His present condition is due to the fact that up to the time of Frederick Douglas the advice was always blindly followed. The 'one thing' for the colored people not to do is to volunteer. If opinions and principles cannot be discussed now, it is we who can wait until they can be." Prominent among those who favor the proposed camp, is Dean William Pickens of Morgan College. In a letter to the Afro-American, Mr. Pickens says in part: "I see almost everything relating to the interest of the colored people just about as the Afro-American sees it—but the matter of the training camp, proposed by Mr. Spingarn to prepare colored officers for the U. S. army strikes me somewhat different as to its wisdom and expediency from the way in which it struck the editors of the Afro-American. I accordingly wrote Mr. Spingarn a letter stating my view, and received from him a reply. This letter and the reply contain the best that I could give as a reason for taking the position which I take." The two letters follow: / February 27, 1917 Dr. J. E. Spingarn. 9 W. 73rd Street, New York City My dear Mr. Spingarn: Your circular calling for colored men to volunteer for a training camp for colored officers in the volunteer service of the United States, has been received. I recommend it to our students and will recommend it to others, because I believe in the wisdom of it. With separate colored military units, like those that already exist in the United States army, a distinct training camp for colored officers would be logical, and what is more than logical it would be a decided advantage to the promotion and rise of colored men in the army. As mere scattered individuals in a white training camp, any white man could be easily jumped over their heads. With a separate and distinct proposition, such as the one you mention, this species of discrimination would hardly be possible and would at least be much less of a temptation. I hope the thing will succeed. I can see no more possible menace in it than I can see in the existence of the Tenth Cavalry. Yours truly, WILLIAM PICKENS Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. February 28, 1917 J. E. Spingarn 9 W. 73rd street, New York City Dean William Pickens Baltimore, Md. Dear Dean Pickens: I am delighted with your letter, and I shall use it in the way you suggest. It is good to meet common sense in a courageous fighter. I should like to think that I have both qualities too. You cannot imagine what anxiety and thought I have given to this question of a training camp for colored officers. I hate segregation; I believe it un- American and wrong. But if there is war, there is likely to be conscription of all able-bodied men; and I felt that I could not forgive myself if I saw black millions serving in the ranks and had not lifted a finger to help them to positions of leadership. It seems to me that at this critical moment there is no service greater than fitting the best colored men for leadership in the event of war. When the colored regiment was formed here in New York, I did all I could to have as many colored men made commissioned officers as pos- sible. But the answer in most cases was irrefutable; there are not, any Theatre, s and Melodies. BEN 75. and 50c. men who have had sufficient training to be commissioned. There and then I determined that if there were war, the military authorities would not have the same excuse; there and then I determined that the colored men must have the training at all hazards and in any effective and speedy way possible. With one hundred properly trained officers, we can make a fight for a wide-open army; we can fight against segregation itself if we only have the men to put forward to fight it with. I am proud that the first reaction of some of the colored papers is unfavorable to my proposal, for I should like to think that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Crisis had something to do with the bold and manly way in which colored opinion is now beginning to express itself. But I know that in the end they will realize I am right. In any event, they may be sure that I shall never desert their cause until I am dead. Faithfully yours, J. E. SPINGARN BUSINESS MEN BANQUET The second annual banquet of the Colored Business Men's Exchange was held in Bethel Hall Wednesday night and was well attended, both sexes being represented. Dr. Joseph B. Mason was toastmaster. President W. H. Dodd made an address, in which he called attention to some of the things accomplished by the organization. City Councilman Cummings, who was to have responded to the toast "Our City" sent a letter regretting his absence on account of sickness. Mr. Harry O. Wilson spoke of the "Essentials of Success of a Business Man." Mr. John H. Kadolff spoke on "Practical Business Training." Mr. Alfred H. Pitts on "The Negro in Insurance," and Captain George W. Brown on the "Negro in Navigation." Captain Brown gave a graphic account of how he had made steamboating a success, and urged on the young men the necessity of going into business, and the elements necessary to success. Massey's orchestra furnished the music for the occasion. Madum E. Azalia Hackley, who was present, was introduced and made a neat little sneech congratulating the Exchange on its success. Mr. Samuel Burton introduced the toastmaster and started the fun by his use of a number of big words. It was well done. J. Logan Jenkins, a member of the Exchange was the caterer. "AFRO" DECLARES DIVIDEND The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Afro-American Company was held at the office of the Company Thursday evening of last week. The president read the report for the year, which showed the company to be in first class condition. He recommended a dividend of five per cent be declared. The report was unanimously approved and the recommendation carried. After the election of a full board of directors the board elected the following officers: J. H. Murphy, president; Wm. H. Only, vice president; Lavinia S. Henry, secretary; D. A. Murphy, treasurer. FAVORS "JIM CROW" CAMP New York, March 9.—Major Gen. Leonard Wood has announced that a military training camp will be established for colored men next summer, should 200 apply. The men will be trained by army officers and noncommissioned officers from the colored regiments. The "Jim Crow" camp idea has met with considerable opposition from leading colored men, they believing that in a time of national peril race lines should not be drawn. In an editorial approving the proposal of Dr. J. E. Spingarn that a military training camp be established for colored men, the Richmond (Va.) Times Dispatch says: "With the plan to establish training camps for Negroes, all who are familiar with their potential and actual value as fighting men will heartily agree. Properly trained and officered, the Negro is a fine soldier. Courage and physique are his in a marked degree, and when he is properly led he is a dangerous opponent. Carrizal—to go no further back—tested and established the fighting quality of the Negro soldier. European battlefields, too, bear witness to the bravery of his kith. "From the economic viewpoint as well, the training camps would help to solve a problem. As discipline, exercise, schooling and the habit of obedience are infinitely helpful to the white PASTOR CLOSES YEAR I saw ranks to help It mo- than lead- was all I men s pos- cases t. any Huntington, W. Va., March 9.—Rev. A. Hall Whitfield has wound.up a most successful first year as pastor of Ebenezer M. E. Church. The church has sold the old property at Sixteenth street and Eighth avenue and has purchased a lot nearby on Eighth avenue. Rev. M. Whitfield is a native of Jamaica, where he received his collegiate training. He was educated in theology, at Howard. University. He will attend the sessions of the Washington M. E. Conference in Baltimore next week. March 16th BENEFIT Y. M. C. A. FUND, Gallery 25c. MIDNIGHT TELLS OE MOUND BAYOU Aberdeen. Miss.—They have been having some good times down in Mississippi, especially in Mound Bayou, which is perhaps the oldest exclusive town in the country, and the best known, because of the noted characters who live there, and those who have figured so prominently in the affairs of Mississippi at any rate. To mention Mississippi brings up Hiram Reed, B. K. Bruce, John K. Lynch, Edward W. Lampton; Thomas W. Stringer, and I. T. Montgomery, Charles Banks, James Hill, and a field full of others. Only a few of the men whose names I have mentioned are still here in this world, but their names will ever remain here. John R. Lynch is now in the city of Chicago, I. T. Montgomery, and Charles Banks are citizens of Mound Bayou. Too many big men cannot live in the same town at the same time, and this has been demonstrated in many instances, and will continue to claim the attention of men who are contending for the mastery. It has always been so and always will be so. Hence it is not surprising to find the affairs of Mound Bayou before the public and the governor and courts called upon to step in and bring about a settlement. I remember when Hood was mayor of Mound Bayou, and he was succeeded by Mayor Creswell, and it is a good thing and when a fellow gets in there he likes to stay. Hood died, Creswell has been holding on, and doing his duty in good shape, but there were others who wanted the place, and have it they must, at any cost. They went about to get it. I am told that Hon. L. T. Montgomery with others went before the Governor accompanied by a lawyer and declared that the mayor of Mound Bayou and the other city officials had so fixed themselves in office that it impossibly threatened to and after some talk the Governor handed down the palm to Montgomery's son-in-law, Eugene P. Booze, and told him to succeed H. C. Creswell as mayor, and appointed George Moore marshal; H. H. Powell, R. W. Hood, Edward Thrundgill, R. M. McCorkle and Ruben Brooks, aldermen. But believe me honey, them old officers refused to turn loose so easily, declaring that the Governor had heard only one side of the question, and was unfair, and then they thought that as Mr. Montgomery's daughter was post master, and he had honors from time to time from the people, he should be satisfied, and not try to put his whole family in office. I do not know much about these things, but I do know that it is now in court, and the court alone will have to oust the old officers of Mound Bayou. I don't know just where the affair will end, but I do know that affairs are pretty warm in in and about Mound Bayou, and some of the most prominent people there are figuring in divorce proceedings. It is way up in "G" and common people like me can not dabble in it. They can get divorces, get married again or go on through the world singing "No one to Welcome Me Home," and it will not touch me. This love business is awful, and when it comes to families people on the outside must keep still, and let the family fight it out, and if you get mixed up all will jump on you and there you will be. I know in the Bible there was some fellow who said it was not good for man to be alone. I think it was Paul or Jacob, or Peter, or John or Luke. I don't know who said it but it was said, and if a man puts away one wife should he get another one. I have been doing some getting around in Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, Missouri and other places, and now you see I am right here in this Mississippi, have stopped at Holly Springs for a few hours, spending one night there, and visiting Mississippi Industrial College in the morning, meeting such men as Dr. Frank H. Rodgers, president; DeWitt C. Potts, George S. Goodman, and many others. I am sure you will remember Goodman, because he has been grand secretary of the masons a number of years, and continues to hold the place. Prof. Goodman is one of our leading school men, and is a man well trained, and he is to be found right by the side of President Rodgers, who takes his place with the leading college presidents in America. I was so pleased to look in and see all these students, until I could hardly keep from shouting. Bishop Cleaves is now in charge of the district, and this institution was brought into life under the administration of Bishop E. Cottrell, and it has now taken on new life and is doing, a great work for the training of our young people. I failed to tell you that I passed through Memphis, and had the pleasure of meeting some big men there, and spending a few hours with Under-taker Thomas H. Hayes, and then I went to Clarksdale, and had there the pleasure of seeing some of the big people there. I met Mrs. Alice Carter-Oliver, who is the author of a southern text book for beginners and one of the best teachers in the state. She is a native of Frankfort, Ky., where I am told. Charles Stewart was born, and she is a cousin to him. At any rate she is a busy woman, and is now supervisor of Economics of Coaham county with 85 schools under her charge. It is interesting to talk with her, and I am proud to present her to the readers. Her husband is principal of the schools of Clarksdale. Now you note that I am in Aberdeen, and there is nothing particular about this place, except many of our people have left here and gone to the North to make things better. There are others to leave. The white people are trying to get them to remain, and the only way they are going to get them to stay down here is to make life and property safe, and pay a man what he earns, provide good schools for the children, and if they fail to do that, they will find their plantations depopulated, and the farms growing up in weeds. Now is the time for Mr. White Man to lay aside so much Jim Crowism, and turn his attention to the real things of life. Long, before these few new fellows came on the scene the two races have lived together in peace and, harmony, and will continue to do so if they are left alone. But you hear now segregation, Jim crowism, and all other kind ofisms. The white people are having night mares or something else, and they had better wake up and go to thinking. We have been willing to die by him and to die for him and to die with him. If we should be called on to fight German, we will give up our lives like other Amer- and there is no getting around this. I must now bring this letter to a ston. In Aberdeen, I have had the pleasure of meeting one of our leading merchants, T. E. Sykes, who is grand master of the Mosales of Mississippi, and a busy man. He has been kept on the go all the time and will continue to go. His wife is right by his side, and her sister his some teacher, believe me. It is Miss Mabel Roy Clopton, who got her finishing touch in Chicago, and now Mr. and Mrs. Sykes have two daughters in the public schools of Chicago. Mrs. Louise Willis, is secretary of the burial fund for the order of Mosales, and she is considered one of the finest dressmakers in the country. I wish you could see some of her fine work. I shall tell you about her in another letter. J. O. MIDNIGHT EASTERN M. E. CHERCH EASTERN M. E. Church has had a year of success, the pastor paid out, increase in benevolences and church out of debt. The fourth quarterly conference asks for the return of the pastor. Rev. A. Young for another conference year. Some Facts About Satan Taking it for granted that all will look up these references, we will begin to show reasons for Satan's ceaseless toll, or his endeavor to entrap the sons of men. Deeper are his reasons than just to burn them in a fiery pit, for to tell the truth he is just as much afraid of fire as sinful men. It is not Satan's plan to burn men, he wants recruits in his army to help him to regain a lost position. Let us read Isaiah 14: 12-14. He Satan is called by his original name, Lucifer, the day star or shining one, and the oath of his heart is recorded. He has sworn not to burn up his sympathizers, but to ascend into heaven to be like God, to exalt his throne above the stars of God, etc. He has been cast out of heaven. Revelation 12: 9 and naturally he fell bad about it. It is agreed that one-third of the angels have took side with him in his belfellow, two-thirds standing loyal to the right. In the tight then, Revelation, 12, 7; there is a struggle, two against one, and the result is clear for ed from heaven. He will again marshal a host against the Saviour, Revelation 20; 7-9, but when he does he Revelation 12, 9; the devil is expelbut all the wicked of this earth, a number countless as the sands of the sea. 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Full size treatment by mail $1.55 every month. Send the order. Agents wanted everywhere. Chance to make money, ready sellers. A little money will start you. Ave., Baltimore, Md. Please mention this paper. IN HAIR, POMADE COMPANY New York School of Chiropody State Board of Chiropody Examiners Mark O. Fax ON CHIROPODIST bet, bet. Stricker and Gilmor Sts. CARLY 1156 CALHOUN ST.) Ging Nails Treated. Painless Method. Practice Aidrosis and Rheumatitis... Up-to-date Visits. Advice Free. ME A POSTAL AND BY APPOINTMENT ..STATE CORRESPONDENCE.. FASTON HAPPENINGS Easton. Md.. March 8.—Rev. Chas. Handy preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and the pastor. Rev. John S. Collins, delivered a short talk at night. Mrs. Mattie Hazlem, Miss Gertrude Johson, Mrs. Rosa E. Johns and sister. Mrs. Louisa V. Johnson motored to Cambridge Sunday, where they were the guests of Mrs. John Mathews and Mrs. Lillie Jones. Mrs. Eliza G. Williams, Atlantic City and Mrs. Nannie Henry, of Sewickley. Pa. have returned to their respective homes after attending the funeral of Mrs. Susie E. Webb. Wellington Johnson and Elwood Webb left for Ealtimore Monday. J. Wayman has gone to Philadelphia. Miss Nettie Jenkins has returned after a visit to Ealtimore. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Daisy Dolson. Mrs. William Webb and nephew, John Walter Smith, are recovering from a short illness. Isaac Blake of Hammondtown; James and Tolman are on the list. Mrs. Frank Price has gone to Philadelphia. The funeral of Mr. John Blake was held a few days ago. SALISBURY JOTTINGS Silsbury, Md., March 8—Rev. J. T. Watson was shot Saturday night by Billie Pitts. Our city needs better police protection. Mrs. Mary Jackson, of South Salisbury, was quite sick Sunday. Rev. G. H. Ethridge, of Berlin, spent several days here recently. He returned home Monday morning. While here he helped conduct a successful rally at the Baptist Church. Louis Black, near Fruitland, was arrested and fined $11 and costs because he refused to send his child to the public school. Dr. J. W. Roberts spent several days at Howard University. Prof. S. H. Long spent Thursday in this city. Rev. T. P. Wilson and Mr. Ellijah have returned from Chester, Pa., where they have spent part of the winter. Miss Pinkett, assistant teacher at Delmar was in town Saturday and Sunday. The teachers and pupils of the Industrial School are holding a bazar this week for the benefit of the piano fund. Mr. Lee Griffin is visiting his home town. ANNAPOLIS NEWS Annapolis, Md., March 8.—The queens' rally held at Asbury M. E. Church was quite a success. Mrs. S. E. D. Hyman has returned home after a very pleasant visit to Boston, Mass. Mrs. Summer has returned from New York after attending the funeral of her sister. Mr. John Hyde met with a horrible death. His neck was broken while crossing the track of the Short Line Railroad. Mr. Francis Smith, of Baltimore, met with a painful death Sunday afternoon by receiving an electric shock while cleaning an electric lamp at Carvel Hall. Mr. William Davis died at his residence on Cathedral street. Tuesday evening. Mrs. Jennie Butler, who has been quite sick at her residence on Market street, is improving. CHARLOTTE HALL: ITEMS Charlotte Hall, Md., March 8. There were no services Sunday at any of the churches owing to the inclement weather. Mr. Henry Garnor, of Mechanicsville, is very sick at his home. Miss Blunch Dent was the week-end guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Dent. Rev. W. H. Williams will preach at St. John's A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. Rev. E. M. Dent will leave next week for the Washington Annual Conference. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Virginia Thomas, Mrs. Mollie Thomas, Mrs. Charles Blaxton and Miss Bertha Briscuus. Mrs. T. A. Moak, Mr. and Mrs. Corrallons Martin left last Thursday for Temple, N. H. Earfield, Md., March S.—Rev. John Pounder, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and his father-in-law, Mr. Henry Tatum, of Winston-Salem, N.C., are here spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brown. The choir of Israel Baptist Church rendered an excellent program to a well filled house at the C. M. E. Church last night. Mr. Wesley Johnson was manager. Receiving the news that her brother was dead, Mrs. Hattie Cannon left Sunday morning for Salisbury, N.C. Mr. Worthy, of Salisbury, N.C., and Mr. John Dillard, of Mocksville, N.C. arrived here last week. Mrs. John Bailey, of 7th street, is seriously ill. Her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes, was here several times last week. Miss Zelia Tucker, who has been suffering with a blood poisoned foot, is much better. Mrs. Nellie Johnson is very much indisposed. Mr. Benjamin Green and Mrs. Annie Carson were in Baltimore today. BERELEY HAPPENINGS Berkley, Md., March S.—Messrs. Hazzard Presberry and Horace Prigg spent the week-end in Baltimore where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alcide Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Presberry and daughter, Catherine, who recently resided in Berkley are now residing in Ardmore, Pa. A conference rally will be held at Hosanna Church March 25. Miss Rachel Gordon, of Port Deposit, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon. SYKESVILLE NEWS Mr. Henry Jackson is improving. Miss Bessie Gosnell has returned home after a delightful visit to her relatives. Mr. Clarence Costly was a visitor here on last Sunday. Rev. Edward Moore will leave for conference during next week. LONGGREEN ITEMS Longgreen, Md. March 8.—Owing to the stormy weather there was no service at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Mr. John Cromwell, Sr., of Baldwin, Md. met with quite an accident last week. He is now confined to his home. Mrs. Maggie M. Levee is now confined to her bed with the grip. Mrs. Lydia Dixon, of Towson, spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers, Sr. and family, of Summerfield. Mr. Wm. Ayers, of Towson, Md., spent last Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers, Sr. Messrs. Charles Anderson and John Young motored from Towson to Summerfield. While here they were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers, Sr. and family. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Eliza Bell and Mr. Gregg, who is still at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, unable to be removed to his own home. POMONKEY NOTES Pomonkey, Md., March 8.—Regular services were held at Metropolitan M. M. church, Sunday although the weather was very inclement. Collection was $26.25. There was a grand social given at the Metropolitan M. E. Church, February 22 by the committee on finance which was a success. Mrs. Helen Brown died an Tuesday and was buried Thursday at St. Charles Catholic Church. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Caroline Mack, Mrs. Wm. Brooks, Mrs. Bessie Jenkins, Miss Charlotte Martin. COOKSYILLE JOTTINGS Cooksville, Md., March 9.—Rev Edw. J. Moore filled the pulpit Sunday after which he spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jones and with Mrs. Joseph Jones, Miss Elizabeth Short, attended the teachers' meeting held at Ellicott City Tuesday. They visited Baltimore after the meeting. Hagerstown, Md., March 9.—Asbury M. E. Church has enjoyed a year of peace and prosperity under the leadership of Rev. H. A. Johnson, who is now closing his third year. All collections are in advance of any previous year. Hagerstown promises to be one of the best charges in Western Maryland. The Mite Missionary Society gave a successful oyster supper at the residence of Mrs. Matilda Matthews last Thursday evening. The senior choir of Ebenezer Church will render a sacred concert this Sunday night. Rev. F. L. Hertzfeld, of Baltimore, preached at Ebenezer Church last Sunday, the pastor being unable to fill the pulpit on account of illness. Rev. G. H. West, the pastor of Ebenezer Church, was able to sit in the church at the morning service last Sunday. STEWARDSKILLE NOTES Stewardsville, Md., March 8.—Mr. Winfield Presbytery, of Chester, Pa. spent the week end with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Miller. Mr. Harry Bond has returned from Wilmington, Del. Miss Ida Jones, of Havre de Grace, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones. Mr. Clarence Presbytery, of Wilmington, Del, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Presbury. Rev. J. B. Cordell has been sick, but is better now. Mrs. Mary Presbytery has the grip. A class leader supper will be held at the St. James A. M. E. Church, March 15th. Mr. Jerry Miller, who has been sick is better. Mesdames Moore and Young are now at Sidney Park. Mrs. Robert Presbury and Mr. Geo. Bond are on the sick list. CRISFIELD JOTTINGS Crisfield. Md. March S.—Last Sunday being Stewards' Day at Shiloh M. E. Church a collection of $47. was taken. The congregation was small on account of the bad weather. On March 11th Rev. J. T. Wallace and Rev. J. Hammond will exchange pulpits. Large attendance is expected at both churches. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Mary S. Wilson and Mrs. Rosy Roberts. For a shave stop at Mr. Henry Coulbourn's, and for a quick lunch stop at the Virginia House on S. 4th St. DENTON HAPPENINGS Denton. Md., March 8.—Mrs. Adeline Lewis and Mrs. Anna E. Fitchell were the principal speakers at Federalburg M. E. Church on Sunday, February 25th the occasion being Woman's Day which resulted in two conversions. The amount raised was $91.43. Rev. Jas. H. Fitchell, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, preached an interesting sermon to the Ladies' Aid at Thomasastown. Md., on Sunday, Feb. 25 when over $15 was raised. Prof. R. H. Walker, principal of the Kennard High and Industrial School, with Miss L. T. Kennard, our supervisor, invited the patrons of the school to visit the school on last Friday afternoon. Some very fine work was on exhibition which was accomplished by the pupils. Mrs. Eliza Chester, who has been spending some time here visiting her daughter, has returned to Philadelphia. The Young People's Progressive Circle is planning for a unique social on next Thursday night. March 8. Mr. Robert Fountain, who has been playing for several days, is now. SCHWENKELT Mrs. Amanda Boston is on the sick list. Mrs. Nina Thomas has been visiting friends at Easton, Md. Men's Day will be observed at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church on Sunday, March 18. Rev. Mrs. J. H. Fitchett has received the news of her father being very ill. He resides in Eastville, Va. The Junior Mites of Bethel Church are preparing for a mock leap year entertainment to be given in the near future. Mr. W. W. Moore is able to be out after being confined to his home for several days by illness. The Afro can be purchased every Saturday afternoon from Mrs. O. G. Flamer, High street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN TOWSON HAPPENINGS Towson, Md., March 8—Rev. D. R. Powell preached a special sermon at 8 p. m. last Sunday at the Baptist Church to the Busy Bee Social Club. Music was rendered by the junior choir. Because of the .inclement weather there was no service held at M. Olivet Baptist Church at 8 p. m. The service at Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church was fairly well attended as it was communion day. The revival was quite a success and was very well attended. Attendees feel to be benefited spiritually. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill, who has been sick are much improved. The services last Sunday morning at St. James A. U. M. P. Church was far beyond Pastor Edward's expectation in attendance. It was about the largest morning congregation that had attended the morning service this winter, and the service was indeed a spiritual treat. The pastor preached a short and inspiring sermon from the Sunday School lesson as he does every Sunday morning. At 7 p. m. the Y. P. S. L. was well attended and quite a number of the young people took part in the league service. At 8 p. m. Dr. Edwards preached a short sermon and administered communion to the faithful few who were present. Rev. Dr. Edwards spent Monday in Washington. While there he was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Green of Ache Street. The evening circle was held last Monday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Young, Chesapeake avenue. Mrs. Clara Stepp and her son, George are on the sick list. Mrs. Cora Johnson, who was sick with the grip, is able to be out again. QUEENS RALLY IN FREDERICK Frederick, Md., March 8—The Liliputian Queens' Rally held at Quinn A. M. E. Church Sunday, March 4th was quite a success. Despite the inclement weather a large congregation was present and a good collection was taken. Miss Nannie M. Sewell, who died in Philadelphia last week was buried from Asbury M. E. Church on Friday, Rev W. A. English officiating. Miss Emily Taylor and Miss Alice Larkins spent the week-end at Point of Rocks, the guests of Mrs. Nannie C. Whalen. Miss Louisa Sewell is on the sick list. Mrs. Paige Ivory of Waltonsville, is visiting in Frederick. Union revival services are being held at the City Opera House. The reporter of this paper was told it was for white people only. Echo meetings are being held at Asbury M. E. Church where white ministers will preach each Sunday afternoon. Miss Nannle M. Sowell was buried from Asbury Church Friday. She was a willing member and a faithful worker. Ignatius Snowden conducted three nights' revival services at Pleasant View M. E. Church where quite a number of persons professed religion. The services been held throughout the country. Among those on the sick list are: Mr. Eleven Leakins, Mrs. Sarah Tonehwell, and Mr. Wm. Rollins. CHESTERTOWN NEWS Chestertown, Md., March 8.—The Knights of Pythias of Chestertown and members of the A. M. E. Church will hold a joint entertainment at Bethel Church, March 22. This affair promises to be unique in music, oratory, poetry and reception. Mrs. Henry Sheppard entertained a number of her friends at dinner on last Thursday evening. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. Bailey, Rev. and Mrs. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Butler, Mr. and Mrs. David Blake, Mr. Richard Barber and family, Misses Sarah and Lotte Hynson; Messrs. Wm. McQuay, Clarence Sheppard, Mr. Geo. Graves. All the delicacies of the season were served. Mr. and Mrs. John Sheppard and Mrs. Martha Gland were also present. Mrs. August Stewart, who was taken suddenly ill last week is much improved. Mr. Richard Barrol who has been sick for sometime and went to a Baltimore hospital for treatment, died Saturday. His remains were brought here and funeral services held in Bethel Church of which he was a member. He was also a member of Lodge No. $645. G. U. O. of O. F. The remains of Mrs. Minnie Snowden were brought here from Coatsville, Pa. and buried in Bethel Church. Quite a number of folks have been sick with the grip. Miss Anna L. Jones, who was critically ill with typhoid fever, died Tuesday evening. POCOMOKE CITY ITEMS Pocomoke City, Md., March 8.—The inclementity of the weather prevented a large number of worshippers attending the services at all the churches here Sunday. Mr. William Addison was taken suddenly ill the past week, it was thought at first that his case was a serious one, but he is much improved. The Snow Hill public school gave an interesting entertainment at Mr. Zion Church Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Fields, of Shrodsburg, Pa., spent a few days with his brother, Mr. Isaac Fields, and while here he was married at the office of Prof. and Mrs. Stephen H. Long, at supper Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Arnold Roberson, of Johnson's Neck, died Monday. Funeral services were held at Georgetown Mission, conducted by Rey, J. J. Baker. Cambridge, Md., March 8—Bethel A. M. E. Church observed the Holy Communion on last Sunday at 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. James A. Young, the pastor. The church asks the return of Rev. Young and his wife for another year. Mrs. Maggie Molora died very suddenly a few days ago. Mr. Joseph F. Waters and Miss Minnie C. Kiah, both of Cambridge, were quietly married at the St. Luke's parsonage Monday, February 19th at 8 p. m. Rev. D. R. Shockley officiating. After which they left for Atlantic City where they will spend the summer. Mrs. Mary Jones has returned from her recent visit. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Chambers and son George, Messrs. Jas. Ritby, John Mays, of Chestertown and Miss Gretchen Teneyck, of New York, motored to Cambridge Sunday as the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Young. CAMBRIDGE NEWS Sparrows Point, Md., March 8.—Nowwithstanding bad weather 'on Thursday night, March 1, the Knights of Phyllas and their wives and lady friends turned out in force to the banquet provided for the occasion by the entertainment committee of Ironside Lodge No. 18, assisted by a number of ladies from Sharon Court of Calanthe. They were first entertained with a musical program of which Mr. George W. Dockins, was chairman and also acted as master of ceremonies. The invited guests were made welcome my Walter Jones. Speeches were made by Rev. Nathan Ross, Mr. Geo. A Watty, grand chancellor, and Mr. J. Edw. Smith, grand chancellor, which they retired from the main building of the public school to the manual training building where the banquet was served by the committee. Covers were laid for $5. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pollard, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Flippins, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Dockins, Mr. and Mrs. Townsend Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Peyton R. Newby, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Dockins, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Green. Mesdames George Egleston, Wm. Marshall, Priscilla Evans, Pauline Oliver, Hester Derby, Clara Brinkley, Geo. T. Robinson and Sadie Reede. Misses Maggie Oliver and Irene Oliver. Messrs Jas Booker, Kyle Lewis, John W. McCulley, Walter Ross, Wesley McGee, Taylor Davenport, M. J. Outland, Sherman Johnson, Lafayette Johnson, John A. Murray and Morris Scott, Revs Ross and Parker, of Sparrows Point, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Plummer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Jones, Mrs. Wm. Hurt, Miss Lillian Johns, Miss Gertrude Thomas, Mr. J. E. Smith and Mr. George A. Wattley, of Baltimore; Mr. Wm. Grant, Sparrows Point; Miss Nora Keene and Mr. Jos. Keene. Baltimore. 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We have no one who calls at every house where there is a death asking for a card of thanks or a memorial notice to be published in the Afro-American, and anyone claiming to have death notices published in the Afro-American in consideration of the purchasing of Memorial Cards is not employed by us. .5. All memorials, obituary notices, cards of thanks, weddings, anniversaries, parties, dances, entertainments, and the like, should be mailed or brought to the Afro-American office, 628 N. Eutaw street. By keeping these facts in mind you will save yourself being imposed on by men of ill repute and dishonest traits. "We do not respect here or discriminate"— Henry Ford Everybody who knew of Henry Ford's practical mind as evidenced in his development and management of the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan, was rather astonished at the attempt of the great inventor and millionaire to end the European War about a year ago. Mr. Ford's trip to the warring nations under the slogan "every man out of the trenches by Christmas 1915" astonished Americans as much as it did Europeans. That the war was not stopped by Mr. Ford was not his fault; he did all that was humanly possible, but then and now it is not humanly possible to stop the carriage. A recent biography of the millionaire reminds us that Mr. Ford has had far greater success in the carrying out of industrial reforms in his own works that seemed rather visionary at the time of their inauguration: He studied relief-plans, methods of factory management in Germany, welfare-work of all kinds. When he had finished his consideration of those reports, he threw overboard all the plans other people had made and announced his own "Every man who works for me is going to get enough for a comfortable living," he said. "If an able-bodied man can't earn that, he's either lazy or ignorant. If he's lazy, he's sick. We'll have a hospital. If he's ignorant, he wants to learn. We'll have a school. Meantime, figure out in the accounting bureau a scale of profit-sharing that will make every man's earning at least five dollars a day. The man that gets the smallest wages gets the biggest share of the profits. He needs it most." When he launched his five dollar a day wage scale, there were other factory managers on hand to call him crazy and idealistic. They told him, "you can't run a business that way," and that "those dirty, ignorant foreigners are not worth half that amount." Six weeks after the plan went into effect in his factory a comparison was made between the production for January, 1914, and January, 1913. In 1913, with 16,000 men working on the actual production of cars for ten hours a day, 16,000 cars were made and shipped. Under the new plan 15,800 men working eight hours a day made and shipped 26,000 cars. These results indicate how the plan succeeded. As Mr. Ford put it, he wanted to prove to other employers that the policy of trying to get everything good for your self hurts you in the end, and that helping the other fellow helps you. The Afro-American was anxious to know if Mr. Ford's interest in the man who is down was limited to foreigners or not. In Detroit there are 5,700 colored people, some of whom might be counted as igncrant, and sometimes dirty. If they got a chance to work at good wages it would not be very long before both ignorance and dirt would be lacking in the Michigan city. In answer to the query of the Afro-American as to his policy toward colored working men in his shops, Mr. Ford has the following to say: We give it without comment. "We acknowledge with sincere and hearty thanks your very kind letter. nearly thanks you. "We do not respect here, nor discriminate, one man above another, and have no regard in our dealing or dandling of men for color, nationality, religious belief, or fraternal orders, brotherhoods or associations of any kind. We endear to treat men as individuals, straight forwardly man fashion, and as you have observed from the article you mention, we have been reasonably successful and gotten results." At the executive meeting of the state federation of women's clubs of Georgia, a resolution, strongly denouncing the mobs, which have made Georgia conspicuous among the states, was adopted. While it is recognized to be a good thing to have the women of the state opposed to mob law, it is worth noting that the aim is not to save Georgia's character but Georgia's reputation. Speaking of flags, the late Bishop Turner of the A. M. E. Church is reported to have said at Chicago in 1904, that the American flag should stand as the defender of all the Americans, and unless that flag did wave for all alike, regardless of creed and color, it must be looked upon as nothing less than a dirty rag. BOSTON SHOWS THE WAX All over the country the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass was celebrated in a befitting manner, but it remained for the city of Boston in Massachusetts to give the rest of the larger cities a good example. In fact one of the large Boston dullies complained that Douglass was "put above Lincoln." On the day before the anniversary, Mayor Curley issued a proclamation calling upon the people to observe Frederick Douglass Day. The proclamation referred to Douglass as "one of the great men this country has produced," and the mayor continued: "The citizens of Boston are justified in honoring such a man and in perpetuating his memory for all time by dedicating a public square in his name. It is eminently fitting that the name of Frederick Douglas should be attached to the soil of Boston, a city which has been the birthplace of so many men of character, ideals and deeds. "As an additional mark of respect, I have ordered that the national flag be displayed on all public buildings during the entire day, and urge upon all citizens of Boston generally the propriety of displaying the national flag on their homes." On February 14th, the junction of Tremont, Hammond and Cabot streets, Roxbury, was officially dedicated as Frederick Douglass Square, while the school children furnished a chorus, and the public buildings and private dwellings were decorated for the occasion. --- According to some theorists of political economy the relation between the citizen and the state is that of a contract. In return for protection the state gives, the individual pledges himself to give up willingly life, limb or property to defend the state when necessary. In case the state breaks its part of the agreement, why of course, the citizen is justified too in failing to live up to what was formerly expected. It is too bad that the European situation becomes darker every moment, and that the breaking of diplomatic relations with Germany is likely to be followed by a break with Austria, and eventually war. With the arming of American ships, the danger only becomes more acute, for the sinking of such a vessel by a submarine after a sea fight, might conceivably arouse the nation to the pitch of madness that followed the sinking of the Maine. It would then be impossible for the president or congress to avoid entering the war with ships and men. The situation is bad for in that event all able, bodied men would be called for a useless sacrifice on European battle fields when their services could be used to a greater advantage here at home. The solution of the problems that confront the colored people, especially those South of the Mason and Dixon's line would be postponed for the duration of the war, and by the loss of some of our best men, perhaps thrown back a decade. Jack Johnson, single handed, subdued the Austrian captain of a submarine and blew up his vessel. He was rescued, after drifting three days by a Spanish freighter and landed in Barcelona, Spain: says a news report of the erstwhile heaveyweight champion, who as head of the World's Advertising Corporation has just returned from a tour of the continent—naturally all of that part of the continent not now at war with the Germans—where he cornered all important advertising rights on steamboats, railroads, and hotels. Evidently the THE AFRO-AMERICAN Austrian commander was more to Jack's picking than Jess Willard, or it may be that Jack has come back. It needs to be born in mind however that Jack has thrown away pugilism for business, and perhaps the above report is a part of his advertising campaign. "SPRING DRIVE" STARTED "SPRING DRIVE" STARTED From all sources the war in Europe is assigned as the first cause of the Negro migration, in so much as it has employed all of Europe's able bodies at home, and allowed but few to come to the United States. The passage of the new immigration act by congress over the veto of the president indicates that even when war is over, foreign laborers will be prevented by the literacy clause from entering in as large numbers as formerly. Without the new law with its literacy clause, it appears that the frightful casualties upon the battlefields will make impossible any overflow of men from Europe to America for at least five years. All of these facts point to the same thing. The North in field and factory is going to be shorthanded for sometime to come, and until the supply of laborers become steady again, will draw on the South with its superabundance of workers for several hundred thousand more hands. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Traveler's Aid Association estimates that as many as 25,000 Southern Negroes, lured by higher wages, have flocked into the city during the past few weeks. Most of these men are working in the munitions factories. Massachusetts and other Northern states are short of farm laborers. Hampden county is willing to solve the problem by bringing in intelligent Negro workers from the South, and the Improvement Leagues of that place has put the question up to the farmers of that vicinity. Tuskegee resolutions to the contrary, it looks as if the "Spring Drive" of colored workers from the South will exceed in size and importance any similar movement since the opening up of the great Western plains for settlement in the middle of the last century. It is a good thing for the colored man, and a good thing for the country. Following the example of New York and Washington, the Appoinatox Club, one of the most influential organizations among the men of Chicago, is a work in the effort to get a colored representative on the Board of School Commissioners. Politics are also brought into the question, for the candidates for city council are being asked whether they would confirm a colored person as a member of the board, if he were appointed by the mayor. It is clearly a misnomer to speak of the West as wild and wooly. According to the Baltimore Sun: "If the Negroes can be further segregated, and their housing conditions improved the death rate of the city would take a considerable drop." To take up the latter part of the statement first, it is axiomatic that if the living conditions of a people be improved, the health and finally the death rate can be improved, at least up to a certain point. By improving the living conditions in Baltimore, the death rate for the whites might be lowered to that of Detroit, Minneapolis or Springfield, O. Baltimore is not the healthiest city if the Union by any means, and it goes without saying that living conditions can be improved. It does seem to be unfortunate that more rigid segregation should be advanced by the city authorities as a possible means of lowering the death rate. The thirteen cities that have segregation ordinances, our own among them, have adopted them since 1911, so that the effect of segregation upon health cannot be noted from the last tables of the U. S. Census. By taking cities that have tacitly agreed upon segregation before passing laws, and comparing the death rate with the death rate in cities where the people live where they please, might give us some idea of the effect of segregation upon health. Segregated Cities Death rate per thousand 1910 White Colored Baltimore Md. 17.2 30.6 Richmond, Va. 18.1 30.2 Atlanta, Ga. 15.5 25.4 Louisville, Ky. 14.4 26.7 St. Louis, Mo. 15.0 16.0 Average 16.0 27.8 Non Segregated Cities Death rate per Thousand 1910 White Colored Boston, Mass. 17 23 Indianapolis, Ind. 15 25 New-York City 15.8 25.9 Washington, D. C. 15.8 29.1 Pittsburgh, Pa. 16.8 26.9 Average 16.1 25.5 Average If such figures count for anything, they show that segregation does not help the whites, but on the other hand does hurt the colored people. The colored people, who earn enough money to eat nourishing food and live in comfortable homes can be shown to have the same death rate as the corresponding class among the whites. It is the poorer classes of both races who cannot keep well, or employ adequate treatment when they are ill. It seems just about as sensible and democratic to pass a law segregating all the poorer people as to pass one segregating the colored people. THE FORUM 41 George St. Providence, R. I. March 7, 1917 To the Editor Dear Sir: Dear Sir, Allow, me space in the paper which is still-championing the cause of our race, The Afro-American, to comment upon an editorial which appeared in a recent edition, and which clearly proves the white man's inconsistency. sisterly. Referring to the editorial, I use this means of expressing that I am more than surprised to learn that the man to whom the $^{2}$ comment refers advocates setting aside the rights of citizens thru whose veins flows the noblest blood of Africa: It is a wonder that he would even condescend to accommodate the military needs of this country by cutting off our rights, even the war should necessitate the voluntary enlistment of colored men. If one of the honorable promoters of jim crowism and other forms of race discrimination had resolved himself into suggesting a separate military training camp for colored citizens we would not have been half so surprised as we are now, since we expect no more from them. However, it is hardly conceivable that a man who has been pleading so hard for the rights of colored citizens; one who has always as we thought, believed in "all up and none down," should as suddenly as you blow out the light of a candle come out in the broad daylight of American prejudice, and offer as a suggestion that we ignore our rights, our ib-rities, in the meantime segregate ourselves in order that we might prepare to defend a race-hating nation. We are more than surprised, we are more than shocked. We did not anticipate any approval of race discrimination from the Doctor. However, Mr. Editor I am glad to note and I do hereby congratulate you in thus holding up the hands of colored America, as you have always done, and further, if we can't enter military training without being discriminated against then it is well that we do no enlisting at all. Our white brother has and still continues suggesting what we should do. Our present condition is as you have observed, "due to advice blindly followed." It is true we should cease to follow the white man's advice, and especially in the case of one willingly advising segregation, by not volunteering, and any colored man who advocates a segregated training camp approves of selling his privileges. If rights of Afro-Americans cannot be considered upon at the present critical stage of American affairs, then it is we in general who can, and who should wait until they are given consideration. J. FRANKLIN JOHNSON, Providence, R. I. LATE LITERARY NEWS "Life and Work of Phillis Wheatley," containing her complete poetical works, numerous letters and a complete biography of this famous poet of a century and a half ago, by G. Herbert Renfro, also a sketch of the life of Mr. Renfro by Mrs. Leila Pendleton, has just been issued. It is a de luxe edition and is well worth a place in every Negro library. More and more, if we would inspire the younger generation with true race pride, must we have just such tables and in our public and private libraries where they can be in reach of those we wish to inspire. The publishers of this book are entitled to considerable praise for the Price—publication in its taken pains $1.50. Published by R. L. Pendleton, 1216 You street, N. W., Washington. --- "The Story of Slavery," by Booker T. Washington, is no. 286 of the Instructor Literature Series, published jointly by F. A. Owen Publishing Company of Dansville, N. Y., and Hall and McCreany, Chicago, Ill. This little pamphlet of only 32 pages might be called a history in miniature, and is exactly what its name applies. It is one of those pamphlets which ought to be in the hands of every Negro school teacher in the land. The price is so small that no one need be without a copy.—5 cents the copy, one cent additional for postage. Sixty cents a dozen or $5.00 per hundred. Order by number. STREETS TO BE PAVED A number of streets in colored neighborhoods are going to get improved streets within the next two months. Among the streets where the city has placed signs notifying the propertyowners and public service corporations that the improvements will soon begin are: Pine, Orchard, St. Mary, Preston and Hoffman streets. "MELE" COMEDIAN—DEAD James E. Arrington, better known as "Mule," died Moncay of last week, following a four-month illness. He was 31 years old, and was well known as a comedian, having appeared at theatres in this and other cities. His wife, Mrs. Lillie Arrington, and two children are among the surviving relatives. BIRTHDAY RECEPTION A birthday reception was given in honor of Mr. Lucius T. Harris by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wallace, at 1203 Winchester street on Thursday evening the occasion being his 21st birthday. He was presented with a gold watch by Mrs. Ida Wallace, Mrs. Cornelia Squirrell and Mrs. Rebecca Strother, his aunts. Mr. Richard Wallace presented him with a purse of $100. Mr. Harris was the recipient of many other useful presents. A PROMINENT CITIZEN EXPIRES Mr. Nicholas Gibson, son of the late Nicholas Gibson, Sr., and the late Phebe Ann Gibson, expired at his late home, Mt. Gibson, Baltimore county, Monday, February 19, 1917. Mr. Gibson was a local minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was widely known and esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lydia Gibson, who before her marriage was Miss Hall, daughter of the late Rev. Caleb Hall; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Gibson Brown; one grandson and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Ross, of Baltimore city. The funeral was held on Thursday, E. February 19, 1917. A Murray officiating, assisted by Rev. J. W. Norrls, Rev E. W. S. Peck, Rev D. G. Hill, Rev A. J. Briscoe, Rev C. H. Murray, Rev C. H. Greene and Rev James Pritchett. The funeral is said to have been the largest held in this church for a number of years. Miss Nellie H. Roberts and Master Garford Young, of Baldwin were visiting their aunts of Washington last week and have now returned home. Major Charles E. Gladden is confined to his home with the grip. Mr. Howard C. Coleman, formerly of Robert street, but now residing in Philadelphia, paid a flying visit to the city last Sunday, visiting members of his family. Mamie E. Jackson, of New York is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph C. Hamer, of 647 W. Lafayette Ave. Margarette Bruce, granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Chance, of Roslyn, Md., who was so ill at the death of her mother, is much improved. Mr. James Watty, of Atlantic City, was the guest of his brother, Mr. George A. Watty during their past week. He was in Washington attending the inauguration Monday. Mrs. Sophia Smith, of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of this city, has returned home after spending a week visiting old friends. CHOCOLATE SIP at the Metropolitan S. S. Parlors. Benefit of Masonic queens' rally March 21st. Mrs. Ida Hilton, queen. 2t. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Ramsey, of Kansas City Mo., who have been visiting in Philadelphia and Washington, are now visiting in the city the guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Robinson, of 1520 E. Monument street. Mrs. Manie E. Jackson, of New York, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph C. Humer, of 647 W. Lafayette Ave. Chocolate Sip Metropolitan S. S. Parlors. Benefit Masonic Queens' Rally Master J. Edward Weaver, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Weaver, is seriously ill with pleural pneumonia, and is under the care of Dr. J. C. Stewart. News has been received in Belfast more of the death of the infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Weaver, of Cleveland, Ohio, on March 6, 1917, aged eleven months. Dr. Weaver is a brother of Mr. J. Edward Weaver, of 1009 Argyle avenue. Miss Lelia H. Lightfoot, of Culpeper, Va.; Mrs. Hattie E. Troy, of Harrisburg, Pa., and Lawyer A. W. E. Bassette, of Hampton, Va., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. MacCauley Dorsey, of W. Lafayette avenue, Tuesday. Mrs. Maggie Carroll, the daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. William Carroll, of Taylors Lane, Catonsville, is spending sometime at Ocala, Florida. QUIETLY MARRIED On Monday evening, March 5, 1917 at 7 p. m., Mr. Truman H. Blake of Philadelphia and Miss Helen Cummings were quietly married at the parsonage of Waters A. M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. A. L. Gaines. The couple will reside at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. James Bassette 424 N. Eden street. Mrs. Braxton and Mrs. Perry, of 1316 Druid Hill avenue on Saturday, March 3, 1917 made a special preparation for the comfort and pleasure of their guests. The supper consisted of all the viands of the season. The guests were entertained with vocal and instrumental music furnished by the Historian Literary Social. The following were among those present: Miss M. Johnson and Dr. A. B. Bryant, of Providence, R. I.; Mrs. Thomas Anderson, and Mr. Thomas Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Tyler entertained at dinner Wednesday evening, March 7th at their home, 517 W. Lanvale street. Covers were laid for twelve guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Ames, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jennings Ames, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wise, Miss Bessie Jones, Miss Rebecca Pack, Mr. Raymond Evans and Mr. William Blake A. RECEPTION Miss May Bell Brown, of 1103 E. Monument street, entertained a few friends at a musical recital and a reception on Thursday evening. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William H. Griffin, Mr. Ernest Walters, Miss Mary Griffin, Mr. Russell Griffin, Mr. George Carroll Johnson and Miss Ada Johnson. OLD RESIDENT DEAD Mr. Wm. H. Patterson, one of the old residents of East Baltimore, died at his late residence, 127 East street, on last Thursday after a short illness. He bore his suffering with great Christian fortitude and died in the full trumph of faith. The funeral took place on last Sunday from the First Baptist Church. Rev. P. C. Neale officiating. He leaves to mourn their loss five sons and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Hill, Mrs. Susan Dixon, Mr. Wm. Patterson Jr., Sergeant Jas. E. Patterson, of the 10th Cavalry, Messrs. Robert, Howard and Walter Patterson also 17 grandchildren and hosts of friends. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Funeral director, Mr. Gray. OFFICERS ELECTED Meeting Held at Y. W. C. A., 1200 Draud Hill Avenue At the regular monthly meeting of the Oliver Christian Relief Society the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. George B. Murphy, president; Mr. Julius Thompson, vice president; Mrs. Lavinia S. Henry, secretary; Mrs. Annie Williams, Treasurer. Board of managers—Mrs. Priscilla Nichols, chairman; Mrs. M. White, Mrs. Emma Rohbott, Mrs. J. Thompson, Mrs. J. Rohbott, Mrs. Mary Laine, Messrs. J. Murphy, Jr. and W. J. Henry. The auditing committee made their report which showed the society in an excellent condition. This is one of the best beneficial societies in the city. Persons desiring to become members may inform the president or any officer of the association. JOSEPH BANKS DEAD Joseph Banks, on February 27, beloved brother of William and Kate Banks, departed this life in full triumph of faith at 3004 Harlem avenue, Calverton, Md. Funeral took place from above address on Friday, March 2, at 2 p. m. Interment at-Odd Fellows' Cemetery, Calverton. Services were conducted by Edward Ringgold, funeral director, 1463 N. Carey street, which met with the approval and satisfaction of the public. By his brother, William Banks Orders "Copper" to Eject Director Ross From Bethel Hall Thursday Evening 'COPPER' HAS COLD FEET Team Leaders will ask Director. Burdick For Referee Who Has Some Idea as to How Gentlemen Should Be Treated. As a sequel to an argument recently between Physical Director Ross and Jiro Morita, the Japanese referee, placed in charged of Bethel Hall by the P.A.L., the latter attempted to prevent Director Ross from entering the Hall Thursday night, and when Director Ross refused to listen to Maureto, the officious "Cop" who continually noses around the hall in an effort to help some one to the station house, was called and told by Jiro to order Director Ross from the Hall, and if he refused again, to arrest him. The ignorant and bull-dozing "copper" told Ross to "go" and whereupon the latter asserted that he (the "copper") had no right to order him from the hall or to arrest him. The "copper" knowing full well the limit of his rights and what he was up against, subsided and permitted Director Ross to remain, to the discomfort of the officious Maureto. As if this were not enough, the same "guy" approached the sporting editor of the Afro-American who was standing peacefully on the platform watching the game, and ordered him to "move back against the wall" in such a rough and uncouth fashion as to arouse the ire of the usually peaceful editor. The editor demonstrated with him, and stood his ground, the efforts and orders of said Jiro notwithstanding. A formal demand will be made upon the officials of the P. A. L. for the removal of Maureto, by the several managers of the league teams, and if their demands are not considered they have threatened to withdraw their teams from the league. BASKET BALL NEWS Two hard games of basketball were played last Saturday night at Bethel Hall, the first between Dunbar and the Y. M. C. A. and the second between Morgan College and the "B" team of the High School. The men of Dunbar got the jump on their opponents in the first half of their game and by fast playing forged to the lead. They had little difficulty in maintaining their advantage altho the Y. M. C. A. contested every minute of the time, and put up a hard but losing fight. Howard did excellent work for the Dunbar scoring several beautiful shots from difficult angles. Jones made good of most of the opportunities given the Y. M. C. A. for free throws. In the second half Dunbar gave a good exhibition of passing, and special mention should be made of the good guarding of Haywood and Dorsey. Will scored frequently in this half for Dunbar. The game was clean and free from any sort of "bad feeling", and plum full of hard fighting. Score Dunbar 25 Y. M. C. A. 10. Had the "B" team of the H. S. played the "A" team last Saturday night as hard as they did Morgan the score would have doubtless been changed a little. The little fellows got right on the necks of the "Hillmet" and before the end of the game had Capt. Williams calling out his reserves. The youngsters played hard and fast right from the sound of the whistle and kept going till time was called out. The score 14-6 is sufficient evidence of the good guarding of the H. S. when it becomes known that nearly half of the 14 points scored by Morgan were "free" throws by the unerring Lane. Johnson of the H. S. netted Capt. Williams of Morgan by the way he followed him refusing to allow the leader of the Morganians to get a single basket. Final score Morgan 14, High School 6. PERSONAL COMMENT By - Gum With the season drawing to a close several of the teams in the league are aspiring for championship honors. Just now Morgan, Dunbar and H. S. are deadlocked for first place, each having lost only one game and won three. H. S. plays Y. M. C. A. this week while Dunbar opposes Morgan H. S. should have no difficulty in disposing of the Y. M. C. A. while the game between Morgan and Dunbar promises to be a corker. Whichever team wins will have to play H. S. for the championship—the team winning two out of three to carry off the crown. The best games of the season are yet to be played. The refereeing of the diminutive Oriental Arbiter, seems to be meeting with the general disfavor among the players and fans at Bethel Hall. He is like a a "cactus under the saddle" and his removal would take a bad taste from the mouths of many of the followers of the game who stand for reason and fair play first, last and forever. We fail to notice the names of any colored runners entered in the big indoor meet in New York scheduled for tonight. How different from the games this time last year, when we could look for the names of such as Drew, Morse, P. White, and other lesser lights among the names of those competing for the honors. The Vandals have their Briscoe and Howard; Howard had its "Cracker" Holland and Gilmore. Hampton its irresistible "Gale" and Lincoln their "Young Brothers." All of these men have kept their teams. In the front rank of basket ball teams of the country: Hampton lost Gale and Howard lost Gilmore and Holland. 4TH ANNIVERSARY & RECEPTION Under the auspices of the Advisory Council, Hagerstown District Sunday Schools AT PAYNE MEMORIAL A. M. E. CHURCH Both have lost much of their prestige in this line of sport. Can it be that Lincoln will follow the same trail when the Young brothers leave, or the Vandals when Briscoe and Howard are compelled to quit. Maybe—then maybe not—let us hope not. The sporting editor of the evening Sun seems to be a bit nettled at the News sporting editor having the temerity to call the sporting page of the latter paper the "Best Sporting Page in Baltimore," if one can judge from the sarcastic and caustic references from time to time to statements made in the columns of the "B. S. P. I. E." Dont get sore "Abe" simply because you didn't have sense enough to put that at the top of your page first. As a constant reader of both papers and unbiased judge we would say that for papers the size of yours the sporting pages should be headed (W. S. P. I. W.) "Worst sporting pages in the world" as we frequently get better accounts of local sporting events from the New York papers. Our good friend Romeo Dougherty of the New York News seems to be "in bad" if we can rightly interpret the musings of the sporting scribes of the other New York weeklies. It was claimed that "Romey" repeatedly advertised the famous Pollard to play with a New England team against the champion? Incorporators last week, in face of the definite knowledge that said Pollard could not play and having apprised said "Romey" of that fact. It was further argued that the whole game from beginning to end was a scheme of "Romey's" to put a few extra "berries" in Romey's jeans. If there is any truth in the charges and we have reason to believe that there is, the incident is regrettable and one that can only besmirch the fair name of sport with the slime of "personal aggrandizement." PRESTON—In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Rebecca Preston, who departed this life in Sull triumph of faith March 7, 1916. One year has gone since you were laid away Years roll on but it seems but yesterday. By her daughters, Hattie V. Preston, Mrs. J. H. Johnson SPECIAL NOTICE To whom it may concern: One thousand (1000) Christian workers are wanted at once to give special volunteer services in advancing the interest of soul-saving during this LENT season. Kind Christian: Will you help to save one precious soul? Will you work in the City and Vicinity Wide Movement in the Evangelistic Campaign for conversions? We will be very busy D. V. from March 11 to 28, 1917. Baltimore and vicinity will welcome a big revival. There are many anxious souls who are willing to be saved. Write at once to the Baltimore Annual Conference A. M. F. Church Evangelist. REV. JOHN OFFER CUSTIS, 1514 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, Md. Corsets Priced to Reduce the High Cost of Dressing SPIRELLA The world’s standard of correct corstery. Made to measure and fitted in the privacy of your own home. We lead the world for Style, Durability, Healthfulness, Comforts and Economy. Spirella corsets launder beautifully without rusting or losing shape. Make an appointment with our Professionally Trained Corsetiere MRS. MARY VIRGIL 1629 W. LEXINGTON ST. Phone Glimor 276 MRS. E. J. TRUXON, Associate Agent, Madison 4214 FOR SALE—Two story house, 600 Block Pitcher street, six rooms and bath. All private. G. R. $45.00. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. Phone Mad. 3664-W FOR SALE--Two-story house 300 Block of Bloom street. Rooms private. G. R. $50.00. Excellent condition. See A. L. JOHNSON. 1415 Myrtle Ave. Phone Mad. 3664-W FOR SALE--Three-story house 1900 Block White street. A bargain if sold at once. Rooms private. Marble steps. Long yard. Good neighborhood. Easy terms. Apply to A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. Phone Mad. 3664-W FOR SALE—A first class three story house 600 Block Mosher street. $ rooms and bath. G. R. $53.00, in good condition. See A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. Phone Mad. 3664-W FOR RENT—Two 2-story houses out at Denmore avenue. They rent for $4.25 per week. Apply to A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. Phone Mad. 3664-W FOR SALE—Beautiful three-story house 600 Block W. Lanvale street, near Argyle avenue. 8 rooms and bath. All private. In first class condition. G. R. $62.00. For further particulars Apply to A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle Ave. Phone Mad. 3664-W FOR SALE—Grocery store, stock and fixtures. In fine locality. The receipts average over $200 per week. Apply 1415 Myrtle Avenue Phone Mad. 3664-W WANTED—Colored women of good appearance to sell articles that will take at sight. 514 American Building Neat, experienced and intelligent mid-wife desires employment in her profession in city or county. Best of references. Licensed by the State. Address MRS. THERESA HOY. 184 Falls Road, W. Roland Park. Phone: Tuxedo 700-J. REPORT OF QUEEN'S RALLY The following report of the Queen's Rally held at the Madison Street Presbyterian Church, February 19, 1917 is correct to March 5, 1917. America, Mrs. D. G. Scott $73.43 England, Mrs. H. S. Cummings 21.29 Germany, Mrs. Geo. R. Smith 26.40 Spain, Mrs. Floence Chester 33.20 Japan, Mrs. James Hunter 61.60 Door receipts 5.65 Sale of refreshments 11.05 The A. M. E. Preachers' Meeting, City of Baltimore and vicinity at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill avenue and Lanville street, Monday, March 12, 1917, at 11 a. m. Paper by Rev. J. W. Sanders, subject "Is the Book of Genesis Inspired or a Complication of Ancient Legends." The public is cordially invited. Rev. P. W. Wortham, president Rev. John Offer Custis, secretary. The Star of East Juvenile Council No. 4 K. of P. hold their first Parents' Meeting, February 28, 1917, at their regular place of meeting. P. W. C., Sister Rosa J. Richardson, was present and gave the Juveniles a grand lecture which was very helpful concerning their future life; also a paper was read and remarks of appreciation from parents, after which those present were refreshed. ALEXANDER DAVIS 85 On March 4 Alexander Davis, an old resident of Green Spring Valley, gave his annual birthday dinner party of his wife, daughter, Mrs. Sadie Hunter. The invited guests consisted of his nearest relatives and friends, who not only enjoyed the elaborate menu served by the host, but also the interesting talk of his past life. --- JONES—In loving remembrance of my dear wife, Annie Jones, who departed this life February 23, 1917. Do I miss her, yes, every day and night Sleep on dear wife and take thy rest Thy loving head upon the Saviour's LEWIS—In loving remembrance of my dear son, Louis E. Lewis, who departed this life one year ago, March 11, 1916. Although one year has passed Since from me you have gone Yet Louis I miss you every day And still for you I mourn. You have gone from earth to heaven Deep sorrow shades my brow The sacred tie is broken I have no Louis now. By his devoted mother, Susie A. Lewis The Auxiliary Board of the A. M. E. Conference Home wishes to thank the Nonpariable Social, 254 S. Dallas street, for the splendid donation sent to the Home. Mrs. M. F. Handy, president; Mrs. A. M. Wortham, secretary. I wish to thank my many friends for their kindness during the 5 weeks I have been confined to my room by sickness. H. E. Jordan, 525 Dolphin street. Mr. and Mrs. William Payne, of 521 W. Lanvale street, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during his illness... H. M. Burkett HOUSES FOR SALE RENTS COLLECTED FIRE INSURANCE PLACED In his New Office Building: 514 ST. PAUL ST. Above Franklin COME AND VISIT THE NEW RADCLIFF GROCERY ..COMPANY.. AT 1303 PENNA. AVE. First our conditions here are sanitary, Stock fresh and first-class. Everything in the Grocery and Provision line. Quick Service. Orders solicited and promptly delivered. Phone: Madison 3431 J. Just call and be convinced. 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 AN APPEAL Mr. John S. H. Cook, of 1226 Division street, is ill and in a serious condition and is in need of the attention of the different lodges of which he is a member. He is on the cold charity of the world. He is in need of some one to sit up at night. KEE LESSONS MESS VIOLINIST Inn Too Hard, Come to see me. to methods of teaching will interest you. TER MASON Mt. Vernon 4128 J RY & RECEPTION Bacill, Hagerstown District Sunday Schools CAL A. M. E. CHURCH In Sts., Baltimore, Md. CHURCH 15th, 1917, 8 O'CLOCK ORCHESTRA MUSIC. BSCRIPTION, 15 CENTS In D. D. Pastor, Rev. J. W. Norris, Presiding Elder THE AFRO-AMERICAN ANNUAL DAY PROFIT SHARING FEBRUARY 9, 1916 1917, Membership ---- 1916, Membership ---- Gains for the 1917, Mortgage Loans 1916, Mortgage Loans Gain for the 1917, Total Receipts---- 1916, Total Receipts---- Gain for the 1917, Total Assets---- 1916, Total Assets---- Gain for the Total Assets ---- Total Liabilities ---- For the year Surplus and OFFICERS A C. L. Smith, President W. H. J. Wheeler, T. Jas. E. Dougherty Leonard C. OFFICE 514 $1.00 FREE $1.00 THIS IS Presented at the office during the month of M. p. m. Will positively b adult person. No childs Candle Light Service At Sharp St. Me Sunday Night, M. CONDUCTED BY MRS. Each person attending will be p Beautiful service. Everbody welc SILVER OFFICE Under the auspices REV. M. J. R. Tuesday and Friday At PYTHIAN CAS Conducted by Prof. Wm. W. DRAWS LARGE CROWDS. I PROF. WISE, The "Shime she Wai Music furnished by Joe Roche Cabaret Singing ADMISSION ..ANNUAL Q AT EBENEZER MONDAY EVENING, M. Come and see the george maids and handsome court splendor will represent the na MUSIC SUITE MRS. ANNIE R. JONES, Chairman REV. C. E. ..A GREAT The REV. D. Pastor of Mt. Vernan M. E. Ch "SOME MEN AT METROPOLI Druid Hill Ave MONDAY EVEN Dr. Ferris is a noted speaker and a large our Editors, all pastors, teachers, pro- and women in all walks of life to hear this Special organ and piano selections will Lawson, and Metropolitan Choir. ADMISSION Doors open at 7.30 P. M. ANNUAL REPORT OF PROFIT SHARING BLDG. & L FEBRUARY 9, 1916 TO FEBRUARY 1917, Membership 1916, Membership Gains for the year 1917, Mortgage Loans 1916, Mortgage Loans Gain for the year 1917, Total Receipts 1916, Total Receipts Gain for the year 1917, Total Assets 1916, Total Assets Gain for the year Total Assets Total Liabilities for the year Surplus and Dividends. OFFICERS AND DIRECTOR L. Smith, President H. M. Butler W. H. J. Wheeler, Treasurer as. E. Dougherty Wm. C. Mc Leonard C. Johnson, Ag OFFICE 514 St. PAUL ST. $1.00 FREE $1.00 FREE THIS COUPON Presented at the office, 514 St. Parking the month of March between 10 a.m. Will positively be worth one adult person. No children. Belle Light Service & Experiences At Sharp St. Memorial M. P. Sunday Night, March 11th at CONDUCTED BY MRS. E. S. WILLIAM person attending will be presented with a service. Everbody welcome. The last s SILVER OFFERING AT THE Under the auspices of the Baby Asst. REV. M. J. NAYLOR, PASTOR Tuesday and Friday Night In AT PYTHIAN CASTLE HALL Detected by Prof. Wm. W. Robinson and S LARGE CROWDS. LATEST DANCE ISE, The "Shime she Wabble She." He furnished by Joe Rochester's Ragtime S Cabaret Singing by Theodore U. ADMISSION 20. CLEAR ANNUAL QUEENS' HALL AT EBENEZER A. M. E. C. DAY EVENING, MARCH 12th, June and see the georgecusly dresses and handsome court attendants. A will represent the nations of the world. MUSIC SUITED FOR THE OCCASION NIE R. JONES, Chairman MRS. REV. C. E. STEWART, Pastor GREAT LEON The REV. DR. L. A. P. Director of Mt. Vernon M. E. Church, Will Deliver "SOME MEN OF THE METROPOLITAN M. E. Druid Hill Avenue and Orchard St. MONDAY EVENING, MAY Merris is a noted speaker and a great man, and all of its editors, all pastors, teachers, professional men, business in all walks of life to hear this foremost lecture before organ and piano selections will be rendered by Pro Metropolitan Choir. MISSION 19 open at 7.30 P. M. REV. R. PROFIT SHARING BLDG. & LOAN ASSO. The Profit Sharing Building & Loah Association 1917, Membership 403 1916, Membership 181 Gains for the year 222 1917, Mortgage Loans $3,054.99 1916, Mortgage Loans 2,823.40 Gain for the year $ 231.59 1917, Total Receipts $10,774.68 1916, Total Receipts 7,003.55 Gain for the year $ 3,771.13 1917, Total Assets $7,449.62 1916, Total Assets 5,836.75 Gain for the year $ 1,612.87 Total Assets $7,449.62 Total Liabilities 7,169.67 For the year Surplus and Dividends $ 279.95 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS C. L. Smith, President H. M. Burkett, Secretary W. H. J. Wheeler, Treasurer A. E. Anderson Jas. E. Dougherty Wm. C. McCard, Attorney Leonard C. Johnson, Agent OFFICE 514 St. PAUL STREET Presented at the office, 514 St. Paul St. any day during the month of March between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. Will positively be worth one dollar to any adult person. No children. Tuesday and Friday Night Dancing Class At PYTHIAN CASTLE HALL Mc Culloh and Preston Streets Conducted by Prof. Wm. W. Robinson and Prof. James Wise DRAWS LARGE CROWDS. LATEST DANCES DEMONSTRATED by PROF. WISE, The "Shime she Wabble She." Music furnished by Joe Rochester's Ragtime Syncopated Orchestra. Cabaret Singing by Theodore Upshur ADMISSION 20 CENTS MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 12th, '17, at 8 O'CLOCK Come and see the georgecusly dressed Queens, with their maids and handsome court attendants. A scene of beauty and splendor will represent the nations of the world. MUSIC SUITED FOR THE OCCASION MRS. ANNIE R. JONES, Chairman MRS. JENNIE H. ROSS, Herald. REV. C. E. STEWART, Pastor Dr. Ferris is a noted speaker and a great man, and all of our people should hear him. We urge our Editors, all pastors, teachers, professional men, business men, school children and men and women in all walks of life to hear this foremost lecture before American people today. Special organ and piano sel setitions will be reedited by Prof. H. Y. Johnson, Miss Asenath Lawson and Mr. Choir. ADMISSION 15 and 10 CENTS Doors open at 7:30 P. M. REV. R. W. S. THOMAS. Minister A. E. Tuskegee Institute FOR TEACHERS June 11 thru July 20th, 1917 KEEGEE INSTITUTE SUMMER FOR TEACHERS Eighth X thru July 20th, 1917 Extensive Co Tuskegee Institute Summer School FOR TEACHERS Eighth Annual Session June 11 thru July 20th, 1917 Extensive Courses Splendid Faculty REPORT OF THE BLDG. & LOAN ASSO. TO FEBRUARY 9, 1917 403 181 222 $3,054.99 2,823.40 $231.59 $10,774.68 7,003.55 $3,771.13 $7,449.62 5,836.75 $1,612.87 $7,449.62 7,169.67 $279.95 AND DIRECTORS H. M. Burkett, Secretary Measurer A. E. Anderson Wm. C. McCard, Attorney Johnson, Agent St. PAUL STREET FREE $1.00 FREE COUPON 514 St. Paul St. any day between 9 a.m. and 5 worth one dollar to any man. & Experience Meeting Memorial M. E. Church March 11th at 8 o'clock S. WILLIAMS, of Annapolis presented with a Candle to take part in this me. The last service before Conference ING AT THE DOOR of the Baby Association TAYLOR, PASTOR Night Dancing Class TITLE HALL Mc Culloh and Robinson and Prof. James Wise TEST DANCES DEMONSTRATED by Mile She." Her Ragtime Syncopated Orchestra. by Theodore Upshur 20 CENTS QUEENS' RALLY... A. M. E. CHURCH March 12th, '17, at 8 O'CLOCK occasionally dressed Queens, with their attendants. A scene of beauty and tions of the world. FOR THE OCCASION MRS. JENNIE H. ROSS, Herald TEWART, Pastor LECTURE... R. L. A. FERRIS Church. Will Deliver His Famous Lecture OF THE HILLS" STAN M. E. CHURCH Stone and Orchard Street NING, MARCH 12 man, and all of our people should hear him. W essional men, business men, school children and me most lecture before American people today, referred by Prof. H. Y. Johnson, Miss Assenal 15 and 10 CENTS REV. R. W. S. THOMAS, Minister Are You a Man If you are you are urgently invited to attend a great MASS MEETING BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY MARCH 11, at 3.30 p. m. And hear the great address on "EXALTED MANHOOD" BY REV. R. A. ADAMS D.D. Of Kansas City, Kan. Evangelist, Lecturer on Social Purity Sex Hygiene, Higher Eugenics" and kindred topics. The motto "Come and Bring Another" A.Y. M. C. A., Brotherhoods, Men's Bible Slasses and other Men's Organizations are urged to attend all Men's Services, collectively and help in the fight for men. Rev. J. W. Sanders, Pastor ate Summer School Eighth Annual Session Extensive Courses Splendid Faculty Mrs. Helen Muse. President 8 p. m., Candle Rally and Expression Meeting. Candles served at the door to be extinguished when expression is given. Conducted by Rev. Mrs. E. S. Williams. Collection tokens at the Door. Monday night, March 12th, King's Carnival and Fair Closes. Admission 5 and 10 Cents. Wednesday, 4:30 p. m., Children's Church. THE PEOPLE'S CHURCH Orleans and Ann Streets. Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor. Res. 1611 McEderry St. 9 a. m., Class Meeting. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor Holy Communion. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 3:30 p. m., Sermon to the Midweek Art Club by Rev. Aquilina Brooks 4:00 p. m., Class Meeting. 6 p. m., Young People's League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor and Communion Moses Johnson, S. S. Supt. Estella Butler, President League Everybody's church, everybody welcome. Clifford Perry, Church Clerk. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Dr. J. A. S. Cole, Pastor. Residence: 1124 Penna. Avenue 11 a. m., Preaching by Pastor. "David and Jonathan." 2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. W. W. Brown, Supt. 6.30 p. m., V. C. E. League Mrs. J. B. Alkins, President 7.45 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor. to Sweet Beulah of Allen Court, No. 26. O. O. C., Knights of Pythias. Monday night, preaching by Dr. A. B. Callis, accompanied by choir and congregation. Anna Callaman, Capt. State of New Mexico. All Courts and Lodges of K. of P. of N. A. S., A. E., A. A., A. A., are invited to turn out with Sweet Beulah of Allen Court, No. 26 of Chantheat at Zion A. M. E. Church, Penna. Ave., near Dolphin street, Sunday night, March 11th, at 7 o'clock. A wonderful sermon by the pastor. Sister Mary Gantt, W. C. Sister Mary Allen, W. R. of D. Dr. J. A. S. Cole, Pastor. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Rev. B. H Knight, Pastor. S. Stockton Street. Steward's Day. 10 a. m., Class: James Wood, Leader 11 a. m., Pastor. 2 p. m., Sunday School. T. H. McGowan, Supt. 6.30 p. m., C. E. D. Wm E. Henigen, Supt. 8 p. m., Stranger. 9.30 p. m. A visit to St. Paul's M. E. Church, Saratoga street. William Wood, Steward. CHRISTIAN CHURCH Hoffman street near Division 1 a. m. Preaching by the Pastor subject "Representative of Christ. Bible School at 3 o'clock. 7 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m. Platform Meeting. Prof. William Anderson, principal of Dunbar School will speak. Recitations and singing. John Luccetti will preside W. F. Allen, Pastor. Edgar Stevenson, church clerk. All especially invited at $ p. m. An Agrc Rally at Pilgrim F. B. Church, Calvoun and Smith streets on Sunday, March 11th. Order of the day: 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Samuel Chester. All friends and well-wishers are invited to attend and hear the biblical lectures on "The Life of Man." "JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE" Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School cordially invites you to hear this beautiful lesson especially treated by Mr. Howard E. Young. Acting Superintendent. There will be a half hour devoted to prayer and song. Stirring singing and a fine orchestra. Come 2:30. FORUM AT NEW DUNBAR THEATRE 6000 Block N. Central Avenue Sunday, March 11th, 1917, 4 P. M. J. STEWARD DAVIS. Speaker. Mr. EDDY WILLIAMS. Soloist Open discussion. Everyone welcome ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Young people are invited. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 3:30 p. m., Special Sermon by Rev. J. R. Williams for the benefit of the Queen's Rally. Mrs. William Hutchins, Chairman. 4:30 p. m., Allen Endeavor League An excellent program under the auspices of Mr. Robert Fields. Good music and singing. 8 p. m., Spengal Sermon by Rev. William E. Parran. You are cordially invited to attend these services. After 8 o'clock service we will go around to St. Paul's M. E. Church. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. Wm. Butler, President of League TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor Linden Ave. and Biddle St. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. A. A. Murray. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. V. K. Stokes, B. D. 6.30 p. m., A. C. A. League 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Howard E. Young, Act. Supt. W. L. Wilson, Pres. A. C. E, L. HANDY A. M. E. CHURCH Bruce and Baker Streets Rev. E. N. Thomas, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Georg. W. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Platform Meeting. Addresses by prominent speakers. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. E. W. Ellis. We want 250 men present. March 25th, Woman's Day. All are welcome to any of our services Class meeting Tuesday evening. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Montgomery St. near Charles. Charles E. Stewart, B. D. Pastor. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday School at 2:30, Charles Tolson, superintendent. A. C. E. League Exercises at 6 p. m. John Murray, President Bible Class at 10 a. m., Mary H. Smith, teacher. Charles S. Henry, Chorister. Come and bring your friends. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington street near Pine P. W. Wortham, D. D., Pastor Parsonage 634 George Street 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. H. L. Hertzfeld. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Charles Oliver, Superintendent 6 p. m., Allen' Christian Endeavor Mr. Samuel Hutchinson, President 8 p. m., Sermon to the G. A. R. and Women's Relief Corps by Pastor. Thomas A. Hardy, Secretary. ST. LUKE U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St. near McElderry Rev. John Jas. Parker, Pastor 1701 N. Dallas Street 6 a. m. Prayer Meeting. Sermon by Rev. Nixon 9:30 a. m., Class, Robert Carter, leader 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5 to 6 p. m., Bible Class 7 p. m., Spencer League 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Tuesday night, Class, William Price Lender. Friday night, Prayer Meetin. Robert.Carter, Church Clerk. HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH Pierce Street near Fremont Ave. K. Wilson, Bostor. Rev. H. Day at 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Cornish of the rFee Will Baptist church, choir and congregation. 8:30 p. m., Special Service and Flag Holsting Celebration. Rev. C. C. Scott, of Philadelphia, Pa., will preach at Wayland Baytist Church, Lexington street near Aisquith, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock for the benefit of the Queen's Rally. FREE FOR EVERYBODY Come with us next Sunday at 10 a. m. The Bishop James A. Handy Adult Bible Class of Payne Memoris. A. M. E. Church meets in the lecture room every Sunday; entrance on Calhoun street. Lesson for March 11th will be presented by Mr. Wilbert Waters, Instructor. 3:30 p. m., Preaching and Communion. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Tuesday evening, March 13, Annie Herman will render an entertainment "A Wonder Comit." W. F. Dickinson, D. D., Pastor. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 23rd Street. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor-To- lowed by Communion. All are welcome to the last service before con- ference. 3rd SEVENTH CHAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Sunday night, March 11, 8 p. m. Preaching by the Pastor, subject "Inside" and in the side. Ever lover of deep themes should be present. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard. Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. A. Hill. 2:30 p. m, Sunday School. 6:30 to 8 p. m., Christian League 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. John H. Smith. Revival service druing week. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Preaching 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6:30 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Preaching. Rev. S. B.Johnson, president Mrs. Lillie Prater, Chair, Com. Arr. Class Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 p. m. Y. W. C. A. King's Daughters Day March 11, 1917 Scripture Reading Mrs. M. Francis Solo Mrs. M. Tilghman Address Mrs. Carrie Johnson Select Poen Miss Bethea Edden Mrs. S. K. Turner, Chairman Miss Charlotte Davage, president Miss E. E. Bright, secretary SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Raborg St. near Fremont Ave. Rev. H. H. Cornish, Pastor. Residence 313 Dover Street. 10 a. m., Class Meeting. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 3:30 p. m., The pastor and congregation will go to Holy 3 Temple Church Pierce St. near Fremont, Rev. Ida Nelson, Pastor. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Communion. Wednesday night, Class Meeting. Prayer Meeting - Thursday night. SUCCESS OF REV. A. J. MITCHELL The Rev. Albert J. Mitchell, the entertaining pastor of the session of the Washington Annual Conference, was born in a methodist parsonage. His father, Rev. Robert Mitchell, was a member of both the South Carolina and Florida Conferences. His father died when the subject of this sketch was six years old, leaving a large family. A loyal, loving Christian mother watched over this family with her tears and prayers until they all grew to manhood and womanhood. This Christian mother died in April 1906 while her son Albert was a student at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta. Ga. Upon graduating from Gammon in 1908 Rev. Mitchell joined the Washington Conference, and was given an appointment at Motley's, Va., where he labored for two years with much success. His next appointment was Bedford City, Va., the county seat of Bedford county. It was there that he gave proof of his ability to handle a difficult problem with a small congregation, a new church, a debt of three thousand dollars. In three years of service to this charge he reduced the debt to eight hundred dollars and made advances in all of the benevolences. His next appointment was at Sykesville, Md. At this appointment he had a well arranged rural program, suited to rural conditions and was meeting the demands of rural life. So pronounced was his leadership in Carroll county that he was given opportunity before the temperance committee of the Maryland Legislature to present the closing argument for the submission of the question of local option to the voters of Carroll county, the committee reporting favorably upon the petition. It was while he was prosecuting his work at Sykesville, Md. that a vacancy at Ames Memorial through the illness and subsequent resignation of Dr. D. W. Shaw, whose appointment at Ames was at the same time that Rev. Mitchell was sent to Sykesville. For several weeks this appointment remained open with many applicants. Bishop Cranston and Dr. D. W. Hays, district superintendent, appointed Rev. Mitchell to this charge on September 1, 1914. The success that has attended the appointment is a proof that the appetitive power made no mistake. With characteristic zeal, intelligent and persevering labor Rev. Mitchell has impressed himself upon the public of Baltimore as being an energetic and safe leader. The work of Ames Memorial has grown phenomenally, both spiritually, socially and financially under his leadership. The Washington Annual Conference has in Rev. Mitchell a genial and hospitable host. The members of Ames Memorial Church are delighted to have the conference as their guest and they are working in splendid co-operation with their pastor inspite of the exceeding high cost of living to make this session of the Washington Annual Conference one of the best ever held. TEACHERS WANT RAISE Ellicott City, Md., March 9.—The teachers of Howard county met at Ellicott City. Tuesday and went before the Board of Education and asked for a raise in salary. Mr. J. Howell Howard had been elected as spokesman for the teachers. After putting the matter up to the Board the latter played "broke," but promised to do the best they could. Mr Howard made it clear that it was necessary for the teachers to resort to other means in order to keep starvation from the door, that the colored teachers of the state have taught for years for the love of the work, but that love has now failed to provide food and not be surprised of a change. The minimum salary for white teachers per year is $400 and they complain of starvation staring them in the face. What are we to do when we receive less than one half the minimum of white teachers at the present cost of living? We are ready to lay down arms and walk out. IN MEMORIAM. BLACK-In sad and loving memory of my mother, Elizabeth Black, who departed this life March 5th, 1916 Gone but not forgotten. Daughter, Mary J. Lee, New York City, N. Y. STEVENS—In loving remembrance of my dear son and our dear brother, Earl Snead, Stevens, who departed this life, February 28, 1914, three years ago. Peaceful be thy life, dear son. It is sweet to breathe thy name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. By his mother, sisters and brother. Miss Ada B. Johnson is ill at her home, 1627 W. Lexington street. Some day we'll meet around the throne. Her husband, William Jones. Sleep on dear mother and sweetly rest. I needed you, but God knew best. God's will be done He doeth well. But how I miss you no tongue can tell. By her sons, and daughter. PITTS—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Sarah E. Pitts, who departed this life six years ago, March 7, 1911. We cannot forget you, dear mother, Though long may seem the years And often in the lonely hours We wipe away our tears. And we often sit and wonder At what you would say If you only knew the changes That have happened since that day. Farewell mother, may your slumber Be as peaceful as your love And when God shall call us homeward May we meet in heaven above. By her loving daughters, Bertye Williams and Daisy Nolan The month of March once more is here To me the saddest of the year. Because, it took from me away My dear aunt, six years ago today. By her loving niece, Alice M. Cole ...The Cut Rate Funeral Director... JAMES H. DENNIS Is it the quantity, no it is the quality at the most reasonable prices. Money, or no money see me first. Bodies transferred from Hospitals to Homes, and from Homes to any place named either by Reil cr Water, free of charge. Baby funerals with Carriages or Lmousines, complete with Casket for $10. Don't forget, Money or No Money, see me first. Some people prefer QUALITY, others look at PRICES. I can suit you. My prices make it expensive to go elsewhere when in need of an UNDERTAKER. Is still doing business at the same old stand. Day or Night. Order promptly Served in First-Class Style. Carriages for Hire for Weddings and Receptions. Call or Phone, Wolfe 1857-J. I wish to announce that Charles B. Jones has never been connected in any way with my late husband nor myself in this business. I am absolutely alone and have no partnership connection with any one. Funeral Directress and Embalmer 506 ROGERS AVENUE, NEAR HILLEN ST. BRANCH OFFICE: 2109 DRUID HILL AVENUE PHONE: MT. VERNON 4528 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, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call South 422 or South 396-Y 142 W. Hill Street and Mount Vernon 5438 826 Druid Hill Avenue HAMMOND—In loving remembrance of my beloved grandmother, Ann Maria Hammond, who tell asleep in Jesus five years ago today, March 11, 1912. There is a wideness in God's mercy Like the wideness of the sea There is kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. By her loving granddaughter, Stanley V. Young WILMER—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son, Paul A. Wilmer, who departed this life four years ago today, March 7, 1913. Pealeful be thy rest dear son It is sweet to breathe thy name In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same By his mother, Mrs. Clara J. Wilmer, and his sister, Annie M. Marchall Belair, Md. JOYNES—In remembrance of my dear sister, Margaret E. Joynes, who departed this life one year ago, March 11, 1916. Gone but not forgotten. Her sister, Elizabeth Wise. MARY RIDGLEY, who departed this life four years ago. March 1, 1913. Our loss and heaven's gain. By her daughter. Mary L. Boardley COOPER—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear god mother, Francis Cooper, who departed this life March 12, 1912. I miss your kind words and tender care Your memory I'll never forget But God new best, your work was done ```markdown ``` In heaven we will meet by and by. By her devoted god child and adopted sons, Cora Mae Jones, Archie and Nathan Cooper. GLADDEN—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Martha Ann Gladden, who departed this life four years ago. March 2, 1913. but not forgotten— Gone but not forgotten Home is sad, O God how dreary Lonesome, lonesome every day Listening for the voice of mother Which was hushed four years ago today. The Wright Quality We never can forget you mother While in this world we stay And when the form of death over- comes us Mother, meet us on the way, By her sons, Arthur J., Frank E. and Maj. Chas. E. Gladden BISHOP—In sad but loving remembrance of John J. and William T. Bishop, who departed this life April 4, 1906, and March 7, 1913. Just beyond the river Jordan Just across the chilling tide There’s a land of life eternal Through its vale sweet waters glide. We shall meet them some bright morning Watching by that river fair They are waiting for our coming In the upper garden there. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Simms EYLER—In sad and loving remembrance of our dear mother, Eliza Eyler, who departed this life two years ago, March 7, 1915. Dear mother could you speak to us Or could you lived once more Our longing hearts would then be healed. But this we wish in vain. Our hearts are sad and lonely now Our grief too deep to tell; But time comes to us so soon That we may with you dwell. By her daughters, Sarah Powell and Hattie Armstrong. REYNOLDS—In loving memory of my brother, Jacob H., who departed this life February 13, 1917. Dear brother, your going I cannot forget get It really leaves me in deep sorrow yet But still I must wait 'till our Father above. above: Calls me to rejoin you in that Land of True By his sister, Mrs. Jheresa Hoy, 184 Falls Road, W. Roland Park. COTTMAN—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son and our only brother, Joseph W. Cottman, who departed this life four years ago, March 5, 1913. Sleep on dear son and take your rest God took you home He thought it best It was hard indeed to part from thee But God's strong arm has supported me. We will soon pass on to meet you, brother. And make whole the broken band Meet you just across the river In that happy spirit land. O that meeting in the morning Over on the other shore Won't that be a happy meeting When we meet to part no more. By his mother and sisters Why should we wish him back again To this world of sorrow and care When we know he is safe with Jesus And has no sorrow there. By his grandmother. TAYLOR—In sad but fond remembrance of my dear mother, Mrs. Clara Taylor, who departed this life two years ago today, March 10, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pa. You are not forgotten mother dear Nor shall you ever be For as long as life and memory last I shall always think of thee. By her daughter, Mrs. Estella Lowery, 539 Robert St., Baltimore Mrs. Laura Eailley and Mrs. Annie Nichols, mother and sister of the late Sadie Bishop, who was recently killed at Atlantic City, by an automobile. February 23rd, wish to thank their many friends for their sympathy and beautiful floral designs. The family of the late Avon E. Wailce, of 1603 Division street, wish to thank his many friends and Success Lodge No. 25 of K. of P. for their kindness during his ten months' kindness; also we thank Metropolitan Sunday School, League and the Lodge for the beautiful floral designs and words of sympathy during the recovery. By his family, his wife, Mrs. Anna Cassell Wallace, his sister, Grace Wallace, and his aunt, Miss Emma Wallace. Just asleep, his soul immortal Dwelling now beyond life's woes Free from care, from pain and sorrow In sweet and undisturbed repose. By his only sister, Grace Wallace THE AFRO-AMERICAN Samuel T. Hems Successor to the late ALEX. HEMSLEY General Director and Embalmer Prompt Service Day and Night CARRIAGES FROM $75. UP CARRIAGES FOR ALL OVER and Residence: 578 W. Biddle Phone: Mt. Vernon 2578 Cut Rate Funeral Director JAMES H. DENNIS 38 PRESSTMAN ST BALTO., the quantity, no it is the quality at the most. Money, or no money see me first. Bodie hospitals to Homes, and from Homes to any point. Rail or Water, free of charge. Baby funeral or Limoousines, complete with Casket for money or No Money, see me first. Businesses and Carriages for weddings, parties and PHONE. MADISON 1084. Long Distance Phone, Madison 4464 Carriages for all. CLARENCE C. WRIGE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER 1303 PRESSTMAN ST BALTO., MD. get, Money or No Money, see me in the Limousines and Carriages for weddings, parties and funerals. PHONE. MADISON 1084. 1364 NORTH CAREY STREET BALTIMORE, MD. One people prefer QUALITY, other CES. I can suit you. My price sensitive to go elsewhere when UNDERTAKER. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED M. THEODORE WHITE 113 S. WOLFE STREET SUCCESSFUL UNDERTAKEN will doing business at the same old sta- t. Order promptly Served in H. Carriages for Hire for Weddings and Call or Phone, Wolfe 1857-J. THE PUBLIC, ALSO MY MANY FRIEN- AND PATRONS To announce that Charles B. Jones has h well in any way with my late husband nor less. I am absolutely alone and have no p m with any one. Respectfully, MRS. ROBERT A. ELLIOT Funeral Directress and Embalmer ROGERS AVENUE, NEAR HILLE BACH OFFICE: 2109 DRUID HILL AVENUE PHONE: MT. VERNON 4528 IMMEDIATE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT ...JOHN H. TOADVIN. 142 W. HILL STREET THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKEN Furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 fish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. not come to see him, just call R South 396-Y 142 W. H. Bach 5438 826 Drum From desirous of taking this opportunity of thanksgiving, and patrons of my father the late SAMUEL W. CHAS enrage and to announce that the business will be care of SAMUEL W. CHASE & SO I promise to give all calls my personal attention. polite and courteous services at all times, whether and most reasonable charges. Thanking you all at patronage and asking a continuance of the same, Yours respectfully P. MORTON CHASSE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch STREET, SPARROWS POINT JUJAH JOHNSON, Agent, e-parrows' Point 232 R Telephone M Alfred Nixon Gener 433 N. Gilmor Phone Gilmor 3361 One, Madison 692 GORGE H. HOLLA ERLY MANAGER FOR THE LATE ALEXANDER General Director & Embra 517 ROBERT STREET A SUCCESSFUL UNDERTAKER TO THE PUBLIC, ALSO MY MANY FRIENDS AND PATRONS THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER 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 SAMUEL W. CHASE @ SON and that I promise to give all calls my personal attention, guaranteeing most polite and courteous services at all times, whether in city or suburbs, and most reasonable clauses. Thanking you all again for your past patronage and asking a continuance of the same, I remain You're respectful! P. MORTON CHASE P. MORTON CHASE 1400 MOSHER STREET Branch Telephone Madison 19t 811 1 STREET, SPARROWS POINT Alfred Nixon General Agent ELIJAH JOHNSON, Agent, Phone sparrows Point 232 R 433 N. Gilmor St Phone Gilmor 3361 M 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. FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER And will give to all the best and most courteous service possible 1463 N. CAREY STREET, near Gold Carriages To Hire For All Occasions 3- story in 1300 block Druid Hill Av. 2- story in 600 block George street. 1- story in 200 block Dolphin St. 1- story in 1400 block Myrtle Ave. 1- story in 1200 block Harlem Av. 1- story in 500 block Laurens Ave. 1- story in 1200 block Riggs Ave. 1- story in 2200 block Druid Hill Ave. 1- story in 500 block Lanvale St. 1- story in 700 block Mosher St. 1- story in 1200 block Riggs avenue. 2- story in 800 block Franklin St. 1- story in 1900 block McCulloh St. 1- story in 600 block Mulberry St. Most of the houses can be bought on a small deposit and rental basis also furnish you money to connect your sewers, 6 percent. Postal will bring me to your home. Address 506 Baker St. SPECIAL- 7 2- story houses, furnace, sewer connected. 7 rooms and bath, gas and electricity. Park Heights & Belvedere Ave. SPECIAL INDUCEMENT $100 down, balance as rent. PRICE $1200 ground rents redemable, Three squares from Druid Hill Park. 5 cents carfare. 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Will teach you the course of hair growing. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRIER NEE CO MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.A. 100 POSTAGE PAID Agents Wanted. Write for Literature Magic Shampoo Drier Co Minneapolis, Minn. MEN! WHY NOT IMPROVE YOUR APPEARANCE. USE KONGOLENE AGENTS & BARBERS THE VERIGEST HAD STRAIGHTENER GROODLER 254 GROODL QUALIFIED IN THE ANCLES OF GRIFFINES 1000 AGENTS IDENTIFIED FOR ACTALLY STRAIGHTENED HARD FLOWERS ON LATE SPREAD ON LATE BUTTER ON LATE KONGOLENE THE VERGINE STRENGTHS KONGOLENE-999 EVERGOD GROODL CO. KONGOLENE PRODUCTS CO. 1215 WYLIE INE. 1215 WYLIE INE. PITTSBURGH, PA. I KNOW HERBS! I SELL HERBS! I make herb remedies from fresh, clean, properly gathered herbs. Hundreds of cured persons are spreading the news to their friends of my dependable remedies. If you need a tonic, if you want strength and cheer, you can obtain an herb remedy made for your special ailment. remoey made for your special occasion FEEL FINE! ENJOY LIFE! Don't stay Bilious, Sick Headaches, Constipate INDIGESTION no longer a terror. BANNISH RHEUMATISM. OVER SOME CHEWS AND COLDS. CONQUER CORNS. COME COUGHS AND CROUGS WITH CONTROL STUBBORN NEGLECTED HAIR by using my herbal hair pomade. All Dandruff Goes, Hair Stops Coming Out and becomes beautiful, soft, wavy abundant and glossy after a few treatments. HAIR VIM Never Fails to promote the Growth of Hair If used as Directed FREE! WE ISSUE TICKETS FOR FEEF HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENTS EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. Treatments other days 25c and 50c; '4 for $1.00. Two Shampoos Free We match any color hair. Prices reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. BISHOP'S HAIR COLOR RESTORER has no equal for turning Gray Hair Black, does not harm hair or scalp. Price per bottle $1.00. BISHOP'S HAIR TONIC Promotes and invigorates the hair, relieves itching, removes dandruff and restores hair to a healthy condition, 25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. THE BISHOP MFG CO. AND HAIR-VIM PARLOR 1425 PENN A AVE . Woman's Department.. BY MARGARET BLACK The enterprising house wife in these days when food is so high is often at a mess what to cook or how to cook that she has for a change: she wants things simple and diaphanous and at the same time endearer have the same fare so arranged that she need not spend an entire morning in her housewives in many instances, will find—as I have—that it is advantageous to cook enough cereal at one time to last two or three days. This results in a saving of time, labor and material. If correctly boiled and cooled the cereal can be cut into h.If inch slices and fried as corn meal soup is fried; or good luncheon soup can be made from the left over cereal. with lots of grown-ups do not like either honey grits, cream of wheat or oat meal boiled and served with milk, but if it is allowed to get cold, sliced into one half inch slices dipped in beaten egg and cracker crumbs or plainly browned on both sides and served hot with maple or ordinary table syrup it will make a delicious breakfast. Juhenche dish: or when the cereal batter is nearly empty but you always stick to the sides to put a little milk and water in the boiler and close it. Let it steam, or boil until the contents can be scraped together, or make the boil immediately and put it at the back of the stove until lunch time. Seasoning and flavoring can be added before serving time. Another suggestion is to put in a few raisins, seedless, or prunes that have been put thru the food chopper, or a little peanut butter, seasoning and flavoring to taste. Now that potatoes have grown to be a millionaire's dish only, there is the ever money saving rice cereal—plain or fancy it matters not how cooked it is a dainty dish fit for any man's table. It can be plain boiled or steamed or baked either way it is palatable as the following recipes will testify if tried. Plain Boiled with Maple Sugar or Syrup or a Lemon Sauce. 1 teaspoon butter Boil the rice as usual, drain and blanch; till into custard cups which have been brushed with the melted butter; set aside to get cold. When ready to serve turn out on on sauce dish cover with maple sugar and put 1 tablespoon whipped cream on each, or use the syrup from any preserved fruit you may have on hand instead of the maple sugar. Either way is delicious. For Lemon Sauce 1 cup boiling water 2 teaspoonful corn starch 1 tablespoonful sugar 1 lemon, grated rind and juice 1 tablespoonful caramel Add to the boiling water the corn-starch which has been mixed with cold water, boil 3 minutes, add the lemon, sugar, caramel and a pinch of salt. Sometimes your corn starch will not thicken as well as you think then you should add a little more. There is a difference in corn starch. You can use flour as well as corn starch but your sauce will not be so clear. Do not get any of the white of the lemon in your sauce or it will be bitter. Wash rice thoroughly, then put in to double boiler with the salt and boiling water, cover and let it cook over the boiling water until rice is tender. All the water should be absorbed when rice is done. Serve ice cold in ice cream glasses with 1 tablespoonful of honey or maple syrup over top. A few finely chopped nuts sprinkled over top adds much to the taste; or add a tablespoonful of preserved peaches or pineapple or any kind of preserved berries or fruit you may save. Wash, boil, blanch the rice as usual; spread on agate pan evenly, sprinkle with salt. Wash, pare and quarter the apples and lay over top of rice cut side down. Sprinkle with sugar, dust with cinnamon; divide the butter over the top; put 2 tablespoons water or bottom, place in moderate oven and bake until apples are tender. Serve in pan in which they are baked. A deep pie pan is just right for baking. Bannanas, peaches or pears can be used in the same way. Cut into quarters prunes that have been slowly stewed with sugar and a little grated lemon peel and pour over the fruit when cold the following: Soak a cupful of tapioca in a pint of water for two hours, then cover with rich milk and cook until tender, stirring in. just before removing from the fire the yolks of two eggs well beaten, a heaping tablespoonful of sugar and a pinch of grated nutmeg. Cover all with a meringue made from the whites of the eggs and serve cold with a sauce made from the prune syrup. WORTH A TRIAL Sew the buttonholes shut before washing a sweater or anything in which the buttons are liable to stretch. When making biscuits try rolling them thinner and using two cuscs for one biscuits, laying one on top of the other. Made in this way they will break evenly and are much dainter. A good substitute for whipped cream is the white of one egg beaten stiff, one apple grated fine and sugar to taste. When putting bbrass hooks in hard wood, use a clothes pin to turn them. This will save your fingers from aching. To stiffen children's hair ribbons and make them look like new, dip in slightly sweet sugar and water and iron. This gives just enough body to the ribbons to make them look well. 1 cup whipped cream 2 cup maple sugar 3 cup unified butter Steamed Rice 1. cup pool salt 2. salt, hot water Rice and Baked Fruit Prune Tapioca Narrow Edging.—Make a chain a little longer than the desired length, to allow for taking up in making. 1st row. Turn, miss 3 ch. 1 tr in each ch to end. 2nd row—Turn, in 4th st 2 tr, then 3 ch. 2 tr in same place, repeat in every 4th st. 3rd row—Turn, 4d, 4 ch. 4 d, in first ring, sl st between rings. Work in each ring to end. 4th row—Turn, sl st up to st. 4d, fasten with sl st in 3rd p; repeat to end. Work in 5th row—Turn, 4d, 4 ch. 4 d, sl d over 8 ch, fasten with sl st between: repeat to end. HINTS TO MOTHERS While your children are very young accustom them it possible to sleep without a pillow. If they must have one let it be pute a tiny one, just enough to support the neck and head only. A large feather pillow interferes with the proper growth of the spine besides making the head uncomfortably hot. It is a penal offenes in France to give any form of solid food to babies under a year old, unless a written prescription is given bby a qualified medical man. Nurses are also forbidden to give such food unless ordered by the attending physician. Dear Editor of the Afro American: I am heartily sorry that I cannot be present at the conference of ladies tomorrow as I don't know of anything I would enjoy more than helping you make "Baby Week" a success. I think that "Baby Week"—or the "Better Babies" question is as much our work as it is the work of a Government Bureau. It is time that we started to look after our own—and there can be no better time than the present. There are hundreds, nay, thousands of Negro mothers and fathers in Baltimore who have never read an article of any kind on the Better Babies question and I'm afraid never will—yet I think it our duty to get together literature of various kinds on the Better Babies question and give talks in different sections of the city at stated times and distribute this literature among them, and to be sure that it would reach the masses, it should be distributed free, and each colored business place should have a quantity of it lying on a stand or counter where customers could see it, iwth a sign above it reading—"Take one and help us to have better babies." The U. S. Children's Bureau Department tells us then every State Board of Health should secure what only six states have presented—a special division of child hygiene—so as to provide instructive nursing service and to pay constant heed to the problem of hygiene and sanitation—of proper housing and recreation spaces, since all these especially effect the welfare of infants. It is a well-known fact, that if such a division was established in Baltimore, the Negro babies would not get the attention nor the mothers the instruction that would be given the whites, and as I read the other day, the insurance companies claim that the Negroes have shorter lives than the white people—they say the average is 34 years for a man and 37 for a woman. If this is true why can't we increase the present average so it will surpass the average for the whites which is 43 years for the man and 53 for a woman. We need first to fight for better housing—hetter sanitation, and there is no better way than starting a plan for establishing a "health-teaching centre, for examining babies and older children and for furnishing expert advice in keeping them well. In fact, I think, it is something the Negro doctors should foster and help along also take Nurses' Association, as it would give them experience they would not get among their patients, in fact nowhere outside a hospital. A Negro baby that for white baby. My idea would be to ask all the clubs among us to co-operate in establishing "A Health Teaching Center." We could organize in every church, Sunday School and day school little mother's classes among our girls and have some doctor or trained nurse give free instruction, or appoint a committee for each district and have public meetings held in all churches and baby clubs organized for the special nursing and instruction for mothers and prospective mothers. The field is wide and the opportunity to do good is unlimited, and there is no end to the good that can be accomplished. Wishing I could be with you and that you may have unqualified success with this the second Baby Week in the history of our city, I am A PRELIMINARY HEALTH MEETING AT ST. MARY'S HALL The Health Meeting arranged by Rev. George A. Griffiths to be held at St. Mary's Hall Wednesday evening. March 14 at 8 o'clock, is of great community interest. There will be a new photo-play "The Great Truth," which has not been exhibited at any of the previous meetings of this nature. The meeting will be presided over by Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs, president of the Maryland Anti-tuberculosis Society. Addresses will be delivered by Dr. Kruse, director of the Piphs Dispensary. Johns Hopkins Hospital: Dr. B. M. Rhetta, Dr. Boyle and Dr. McCard, leading physicians of our city, and Mrs. S. C. Fernandis, executive secretary of civic and social work. The meeting in its nature will furnish a preliminary to the Public Health Conference which will be held in this city in April under the auspices of the Colored Public Health Association of Maryland and which coincides with the Health Week plan of the late Booker T. Washington that is to be perpetuated throughout the country this year. April 21-27. The Maryland Medical Association; the Colored Maryland Association of Physicians and Dentists and the Women's Co-operative Civic League, are lending their assistance to the sessions of this meeting. The public generally is urged to co-operate by attending in large numbers. February 27th, 1917. 105 S. Main Cross St. Somerset, Pa. Yours for the cause. EVA S. PURDY (Margaret Black) THE AFRO-AMERICAN AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY AFRO-AMERICAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY IF IT IS A CARPENTER OR A JABINET MAKER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. BY ALL MEANS SEE GILBERT FIRST 1320 Druld Hill Avenue Phone Mad. 342. JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director & Embalmer 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. Av., near Mechen C. & P. Phone Frank A. Simmons HOUSE PAINTING 1932 Druid Hill Avenue Work Guaranteed GEO. F. BLACKISTONE 1216 PENNA. AVENUE Opp. N. W. Police Station ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING while YOU WAIT My Work has no equal. My Prices Can't be beat. Worked called for and Delivered Phone: Madison 2360-W PIANOS ORGANS TUNED POLISHED REPAIRED ALL WORK GUARANTEED Mail Orders Prompt! Attended to JOSEPH A. HAYES GRADUATE PIANO TUNER 705 ENSOR ST. BALTIMORE, MD. Phone: Wolfe 1542-J References if desired Mme. Bernice L. Williams HAIR CULTURIST AND SCALP SPECIALIST Mme. C. J. Walker's Treatment SANITARY PARLOKS 1141 N. CAREY STREET Madison 1572-W OYSTERS IN ALL STYLES By the Pint, Quart or Gallon Fruit, Confectionery, Fancy Cakes Ice Cream, all flavors, Soft Drinks Cigars and Tobacco C. T. CHAMBERS 942 DRUID HILL AVE Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor Gardner's Harlequin, Sodas and Suns. s. Ward's Cakes, Pies, Cigarettes, etc. Phone. Mt. Vernon 453-W. Bradshaw's Emplymt We always have positions for good Cooks Chambermaids, Waitresses, Waiters, Porters and Janitors. Call any time. SPECIAL RATES MONDAYS Phone, Mad. 5059-W and 2549-J. THE NORTHWESTERN LICENSED EMPLOYMENT OFFICE 1409 PENNA. AVENUE We have positions for first class Cooks, Chambermaids, Waitresses, Waiters. Porters, etc. MRS. OLLIE PAGE, Proprietor COLORED WOMEN'S INDUSTRIAL EXCHANGE 508 W. Hoffman Street New and Second Hand Clothing Rummage Sale Also Shoes for Men, Women & Children Hats for Men and Women Phone: Mt. Vernon 445-W. HARRISON WATTS Teacher of the Violin and Flute 1607 RIGGS AVENUE Phone: South 1845-J MRS. CARRIE CRAIG FORMERLY OF I.E. SARATOGA ST. -HAS OPENED A- ...HAIRDRESSING PARLOR... At 1374 N. STRICKER ST. And Solicits the Patronage of Old and New Customers Phone: Med. 3576-Y PHONE: ST. PAUL 6580 ..CHARLES B. JONES.. FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER CARRIAGES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Main Office: 235 N. Pine St. Baltimore, Md. Smoke DAVIS' HAND-MADE 5C. CI GAR HAIR grows 28 inches long says May Gilbert whose picture is shown here. Every one can have nice long hair by using EXELENTO QUININE POMADE which is a Hair Grower, not a kinky hair remover. It feeds the scalp and roots of hair, cleans dandruff and stops falling hair at once, and after using several times you can see the results. Try a box. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars. EXELETO MEDICINE CO., ATLANTA, GA. 9077214 A. B. C. THE WHITE SWAN HAIR-DRESSING ROOMS. Mme. GEORGE H. CARTER Scalp treatment, Shampooing, Hair-puffs, brands made to order, Facial Massing and manicuring. Hair straightening a speciality. My mas-service is with my WtwanheSrewter service is with my White Swann Hair Grower. If you desire Madame Walker's I will treat you with the same. Hair goods on sale. 1914 DRUID HILL AVENUE Mad. 2602-w...Will call if you desire "HAIRDRESSER TO SOCIETY" OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHERS ..HAIR DRESSERS BUT ONLY ONE ..POINDEXTER.. EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Mt. Vernon 582 M EXCLUSIVELY FOR LADIES MME. KING'S HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING AND MASSAGE PARLORS Dermal Treatment 1510 Pennsylvaia Aveune. NEAR SMITH STREET Phone Madison 3782 M. Mme. M. A. HUNTER'S Modern Electrical Hair Dressing Parlors and School of Instruction. 1324 DRUID HILL AVE. Try my Hair Grower and Straightner 25c. per Box. Manicuring, Straightening, Combings made up. Diplomas Awarded. PHONE: MADISON 4640-W WOMEN AND GIRLS ...MAKE YOUR HAIR GROW... BY USING THE GREAT SANITARY HAIR DRESSING Before Uncle Sam could build the great Panama Canal he had to make the place healthy by using Sanitary means. Before you can grow hair you must make your scalp healthy by using a Sanitary Hair Dressing HER-TRU-LINE is the only Sanitary Hair Dressing. It removes Dandruff, Itching, Tetter, Ringworm. It stops Falling, Breaking, Splitting and makes Course, Stubborn, Kinky, Nappy hair, Soft and Easy to manage. Its perfume is the best, its results are the best. It keeps the hair young. It's fine, everybody's using it. Large Jars, 50c. post paid. Trial Box-10c. stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED SOUTHERN MEDICINE CO. 80X 754 ATLANTA, GA. WANTED Seventy-five colored laborers over 16 years of age to work in Brickyard. Good pay. Apply to Burns & Russell's Brickyard DUNDALK JUNCTION Take Sparrows Point electric car OUR MOTTO HARSHALL'S Grocery to them we clin To them your daily custom brin Matchless Flour you'll find there Prices always just and fail Almonds, Macaroni, Syrup new Coffee, Sugar and Oatmeal to Rice and Buckwheat, fragrant Tea They are the best that you could Superior Canned Goods, also Cheese Prices Low on all of the Hgb 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 Lard 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, GOR. DIVISION BALTIMORE, MD. ```markdown ``` OPEN DAILY 9 a.m. to 9 p. m. THE IDEAL DEN N.W. Cor. Penna. Ave. Entrance on Do GUARANTEED FIRST-CLAS AT MODERAL NO PAIN Expert Plate, Crown and Bridge C GAS ADMINISTERED We are specialists in treatment of Our Offices are Perfectly Sanit Dr. O. H. Arnold Phone Ma SEND YOUR OLD RAGS, PARK Eastern Iron and 610 N. MADE We buy all kinds of old Rags and Pa or out of City. Just drop a Card to. W.M. C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 J. James K. Mt. Auburn Residence: 1216 SPECIAL PRICES ON A INTERIOR AND EX MONUMENTS AND THUMBSTON CURBING, CEMETERY WORK, MA ...MONEY FOR H "YOU CAN" $10.00 at a total expense to $25.00 at a total expense to $50.00 at a total expense to Other amounts in prop amount NORTHWESTERN 1310 PENNSYLVAN OFFICE HOURS: 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. PHONE: MA DEAL DENTAL PARK S. Cor. Penna. Ave. and Dolphin Entrance on Dolphin Street MANTEED FIRST-CLASS DENTAL SEAT AT MODERATE PRICES PAIN NO HIGH PRICE Crown and Bridge Operator. (15 yrs) MINISTERED PAINLESS EXTRA alists in treatment of nervous women. Offices are Perfectly Sanitary Lady Attend. H. H. Arnold Dr. L. H. M. Phone Mad. 1197 FOR OLD RAGS, PAPER OR SCRAPE Burn Iron and Metal N. MADERIA STREET All kinds of old Rags and Paper Stock. We solicit just drop a Card to. WM. E. FOWLER, Pro- phone Madison 3224 J. James F. Hall Auburn Marble Residence: 1216 Argyle Ave. SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL CHURCH WORK INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WORK ARTS AND THUMBSTONES, CORNER PO- CEMETERY WORK, MARBLE WORK OF A ONEY FOR HOUSEKEEPER "YOU CAN BORROW" at a total expense to YOU of $1.19 p. at a total expense to YOU of $1.43 p. at a total expense to YOU of $1.92 p. other amounts in proportion. You get amount in cash. THWESTERN LOAN COMP 310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE RS: 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. SATURDAY EVENING PHONE: MADISON 2948 DENTAL PARLORS Banna. Ave. and Dolphin St. France on Dolphin Street FIRST-CLASS DENTAL SERVICE MODERATE PRICES NO HIGH PRICES and Bridge Operator_ (15 yrs. experience) RED PAINLESS EXTRACTING treatment of nervous women and children fectly Sanitary Lady Attendants Gold Dr. L. H. Mayer Phone Mad. 1197 RAGS, PAPER OR SCRAP IRON to the Iron and Metal Co. MADERIA STREET Rags and Paper Stock. We solicit your order for in d to WM. E. FOWLER, Proprietor. On 3224 J. James F. Hall Turn Marble Co. Address: 1216 Argyle Avenue RIGES ON ALL CHURCH WORK. AND EXTERIOR WORK. BUMBSTONES, CORNER POSTS AND WORK, MARBLE WORK OF ALL KINDS. FOR HOUSEKEEPERS... "CAN BORROW" expense to YOU of $1.19 per month expense to YOU of $1.43 per month expense to YOU of $1.92 per month ents in proportion. You get full amount in cash. TERN LOAN COMPANY INNSYLVANIA AVENUE P. M. SATURDAY EVENINGS: 9 O'CLOCK PHONE: MADISON 2948 THE IDEAL DENTAL PARLORS 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 treatment of nervous women and children Our Offices are Perfectly Sanitary Lady Attendants SEND YOUR OLD RAGS, PAPER OR SCRAP IRON to the Eastern Iron and Metal Co. 610 N. MADERIA STREET We buy all kinds of old Rags and Paper Stock. We solicit your order for in out of City. (just drop a Card to, WM. E. FOWLER, Proprietor. James F. Hall Mt. Auburn Marble Co. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL CHURCH WORK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WORK. MONUMENTS AND TIOMBSTONES, CORNER POSTS AND CURBING. CEMETERY WORK. MARBLE WORK OF ALL KINDS. $10.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.19 per month $25.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.43 per month $50.00 at a total expense to YOU of $1.92 per month Other amounts in proportion. You get full amount in cash. NORTHWESTERN L0AN COMPANY 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE _The Singer Sewing Machine_ Man Says: Good News to the General Public for 1917. We are allowing from $10.00 up on your Old Sewing Machine. See us first. We have a large stock of old machines at 50 cents weekly. Why not let a new Singer Sewing Machine one of the five types easure. They can be had for cash or able monthly payments or have your old 1211 DRUID HILL AVE. bring you honor and pleasure. They can be had for cash or credit at smallest possible monthly payments or have your old machine renewed at bring you honor and pleasure. T credit at smallest possible month machine renewed at BUTLER'S, 1211'D nior and pleasure. They can be had the smallest possible monthly payments or haveed at LER'S, 1211 DRUID HILL A BUTLER'S, 1211 DRUID HILL AVE. PHONE: MADISON 4984 W DO YOU BELIEVE REMEMBER THAT PALMER'S SKIN SUG when looking for the ORIGINA plexion Brightner. In successful millions of boxes sold all over the BEWARE of all substitutes. Sub dangerous. Insist upon getting wh "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment and YOU BELIEVE IN S REMEMBER THIS ONE ER'S SKIN SUCCESS OINTMENT ing for the ORIGINAL Skin Ointment tner. In successful use over eighty y boxes sold all over the country to sa all substitutes. Substitutes may be h assist upon getting what you want - the CESS" Ointment and Soap. BELIEVE IN SIGNS? MEMBER THIS ONE SKIN SUCCESS OINTMENT ORIGINAL Skin Ointment and Com- successful use over eighty years. Many all over the country to satisfied users. utes. Substitutes may be harmful; even getting what you want - the old, reliabl tment and Soap. PALMER'S SKIN SUCCESS OINTMENT when looking for the ORIGINAL Skin Ointment and Complexion Brightner. In successful use over eighty years. Many millions of boxes sold all over the country to satisfied users. BEWARE of all substitutes. Substitutes may be harmful; even dangerous. Insist upon getting what you want - the old, reliable "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment and Soap. MADE ONLY BY The Morgan Drug C 1512 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Write for a sample of Palmer's "Hair-Success" Dressing, the best hair pomade on the market. Brooklyn, N. Y. Palmer's "Hair-Success" Dressing, the pomade on the market. Write for a sample of Palmer's best hair pomade Write for a sample of Palmer's "Hair-Success" Dressing, the best hair pomade on the market. ```markdown ``` THE STAR HAIR GROWER One thousand agents wanted: Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c. per box—one 25c. box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c. 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 24c. for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00; and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by money order to MRS. L. J. PECK introduce to you the superiority of the L. The more you use the Walker M. you will be drawn irresistibly to the use of to give the treatment or teach the m Walkers' Preparations For Sale A 521 MOSHER STREET Made Up Phone, Madison L. J PECK to you the superiority of the Walker more you use the Walker Method, the drawn irrestibly to the use of it. I am the treatment or teach the method. Preparations For Sale At OSHER STREET Phone, Madison 3238 W MRS. L. J Wishes to introduce to you the method. The more you u more you will be drawn irre prepared to give the treatme Walkers' Preparat 521 MOSHER Ccmbings Made Up MRS. L. J PECK Wishes to introduce to you the superiority of the Walker method. The more you use the Walker Method, the more you will be drawn irresistibly to the use of it. I am prepared to give the treatment or teach the method. Walkers' Preparations For Sale At 521 MOSHER STREET Ccombings Made Up Phone, Madison 3238 W 1512 Atlantic Ave. SHOP THE STA HAIR GROWER MFR. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. SUNDAY By Appointment The Carey Theatre Thursday, March 22nd, first episode of The Great Secret; two of the most famous actors, Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Also first episode of The Purple Mask, March 24th THURSDAY Signal Film Corporation Announces Helon Holmes, the Fearless Film Star Featuring Pearl White, Ralph Kellard, Theo. Fretbus and Marie Wayne. We have seen screen pictures depicting war and unpreparedness on a lavish magnitude, but here in "Pearl of the Army," it enters in serial form with all the adventure, mystery and thrill of the South American Revolution. The early episodes treat of the country infested with spies commonly known as foreign alliance, who are representing foreign governments. At their head is the Silent Menace, a master mind who dictates their entire policy Chapter 15 "RETRIBUTION" Don't fail to see this last chapter of "The Lass of the Lumberlands. 101 Bison Feature "GIANTS POWDER" Featuring Edith Johnson and Fred Church Joker Comedy "THE TACKLE OF A TRUCK" Gale Henry and William Franey Mutuals Famous Cub Comedy George Ovey in "JERRY AND THE OUTLAWS" Rex Dramatic Feature Frances Ford, Roberta Wilson and Jack Holt in "MR. VAMPIRE" L-Ko Comedy "PEARLS OF A PLUMBER" Featuring Dan Russell FRIDAY Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature Featuring "THE LAST MAN" William Duncan and Mary Anderson His home ruined because his faithless wife loved another, this brawny army surgeon scaught soul's happiness by self-forgetful voice in the Philippines. Her outposts of civilization attacked by the Moros, he as last man, breasting the attack alone stands majestically heroic over the man who blasted his home. It is a double victory. Now he wifes his little ward, a bandit's daughter and takes her into his life as a wife. This is a great Western in five long reels. TUESDAY TRIANGLE PRESENTS Douglass Fairbanks in one of his best plays "THE GOOD BAD MAN" When Douglass Fairbanks arrives he knows at once a welcoming committee composed almost entirely of cowboys who have played at sometime or other with him gathered from all the studios in and gave him a Wild West reception that was lurid ot say the least. Old Jim kid dean of the punchers, rode his pony up to the train as it pulled in the station and lassed Fairbanks off the platform. Everybody with a gun fired it. Then Dug was carried on the shoulders of nineteen men and the great work began and Dug takes the leading part in "Good Bad Man." Gold Seal Special Feature "AN OLD SOLDIER'S ROMANCE" Featuring William Mong Under his own direction in a masterpiece of sunshine and tears. 3 parts SATURDAY "HER ARMBLE HEART" Don't Miss This Big Day. Mutual presents one of the most wonderful serial being shown in the city "THE VAMPIRES" George Baldwin, a Chicago millionaire, has been robbed of $2,000,000 by his cashier Morton. Baldwin advertised in the United States and Europe that the person apprehending Morton would be entitled to all the stealing that might remain. Enrique Moreno is an ex-vampire with the enemies of that organization to be revenged on. Featuring Marie Walcamp, with Eddie Polo, Jack Holt, G. Raymond Nye and Bertram Grassby. KALEM PRESENTS Marin Sais and True Boardman in 24th Episode of "THE GIRL FROM FRISCO" Serial Vitagraph Feature Gertrude Astor and Wallace Beecy "THE WOMAN WHO LEARNED" Featuring "GOOD MORNING JUDGE" Featuring Omina Cunard and Ernest Shields R WEEK OF MARCH 12TH Monday: A Lass of the Lumberland. Serial 14th Episode "RIVAL ROMEOS" Featuring Ham and Bud. "IN THE HOUSE OF THE CHIEF" Tuesday: Triangle presents "Jordan is a Hard Road" 5 Reel Feature. Comedy: "FATTY AND BROADWAY STARS" 2 reels Wednesday: Pearl of the Army. Silent Menace. Fifth episode of this thrilling Serial, featuring Pearl White, Ralph Kellard, Theodore Frebus and Marie Wayne. THURSDAY-William Fox presents his $100,000 star William Farnum in "THE BATTLE OF HEARTS" SATURDAY: LIBERTY Serial, Universal, Episode 17 Comedy "Hubby's Chicken." Drama "A Woman Always Pays." Coming THE SECRET KINGDOM The Trooper of Company K, featuring Noble Johnson. The realization of a Negro's ambition. All Star Colored Cast When we began our weekly feature shows we stated that we would give the best in the movie world. The Dunbar Theatre is the only exclusive colored house throughout the breadth of the land showing such stars as Olga Petrova, Theda Bara June Caprice, & Wm. Farnum Continuous Performance 2.15 to 11 P. M. ADMISSION 5 CENTS ..PATAPSCO PARK.. The SUBURB DE LUXE FOR COLORED PEOPLE BUY NOW Don't Delay We will take you and your friends to the Park anytime convenient to you FREE OF CHARGE Tel. St.Paul 3119 PATAPSCO PARK LAND COMPANY 106 LAW BUILDING BALTO., MD. Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher St. CLINTON T. JOHNSON, MANAGER THOMPSON'S ORCHESTRA COMING FOR WEEK BEGINNING MARCH 12th Vaudville: Afternoons 3.30 Evenings 7.30 and 9 o'clock SUPPER SHOW 5 TO 7.30. Photo Plays Only VAUDEVILLE THE REGENT'S ALL STAR ACTS Bledseaux & Byrd A NOVELTY,PAIR OF DISTINCTION MAJESTIC THREE IN A BOMBARDMENT OF LAUGHTER AND SO NG MONDAY—Kalem presents Marin Sais and True Boardman in "THE GIRL FROM 'FRISCO" THE RESURRECTION OF GOLD BAR Star Feature Drama" "THE ROOM OF MYSTERY THE QUEST OF THE GOLDEN GOAT Featuring Ethel Teare and Henry Murdoch A Screaming Ham and Bud Comedy TUESDAY—Vitagraph Presents Charles Richmond & Dorothy Kelly in "THE SECRET KINGDOM" 2nd Episode "ROYALTY AT RED WING" Black Cat Feature entitled "AMONG THOSE PRESENT" George Larkins in "BLACK CIRCLE." Grant Police Reporter Picture Vim Comedy "POKES AND JABS" WEDNESDAY---The Regent Triangle Feature presents William Desmond and Bessie Barriscale with all-star cast in Two Reel Keystone Comedy "BATH TUB PERILS" Presenting Fred. Mace with Popular Favorites THURSDAY---The Great Lincoln Photo Play "The Realization of a Negro's Ambition" Featuring Noble Johnson with an All Star Negro Cast Two reel Essanay Drama "IS MARRIAGE SACRED?" Featuring Lillian Drew and Edward Arnold in "The Sinful Marriage" A VIM COMEDY Episode 6. MAJOR BRENT'S PERFIDY We also present the most talked of Colored Show "REALIZATION OF A NEGRO'S AMBITION" A SIDNEY DREW COMEDY SATURDAY—A KNICKERBOCKER 3 REEL DRAMA. For the last time we will show the greatest picture ever screened "Realization of a Negro's Ambition" AND A GREAT COMEDY. ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY THE REGENT ANNOUNCES that in addition to its regular program of Pictures on NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, the great Feature Picture "THE REALIZATION OF A NEGRO'S AMBITION" will be shown, with an All-Star Negro Cast. This Picture was shown at the Lafayette Theatre, New York for three weeks, drawing large crowds. 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No disorderly person need apply for passage. The management will reserve the right to reject all who have in the past proven to be in any way objectionable. 2103 Druid Hill Ave Phone Madison 3507 W. Will be at home especially on Saturday evenings 7 to 10 P. M. and Sunday 8 to 11 A. M. and 1 to 3 P. M. from now until the first of May. Be sure to give your committee authority to secure dates when application is made as positively no dates will be held in reserve. New Lincoln Theatre Pennsylvania Ave. near Greenwillow St. THE HOME OF REAL TALENT WEEK OF MARCH 12th---Admission only 10 c. Best Show of the Season Frank Montgomery AND HIS ALL-STAR COMPANY —IN A— ...Minature Musical Comedy... The High Priced Show for 10c Only Come Early and Avoid the Rush. Special features Matinees only. Open 2.30 to 11.30 P. M. Continuous Performance. PROF. CHARLES HARRIS' ORCHESTRA ADMISSION ONLY 10 CENTS WHY PAY MORE STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND If Its GOOD See It At The STAR JESSE BROWN & CO. 7---PEOPLE---7 Pretty Girls and Funny Comedian, featuring JESSE BROWN, THE INCUBATOR OF FUN. Monday: Pearl of the Army. No. 6. Open 4 P. M. THE TROOPER OF COMPANY K ALL STAR COLORED CAST Tuesday, "Not My Sister," Featuring Bessie Barriscale and Open 6 P. M. Snow Cure. Wednesday: Vampires, No. 5 Open 6 P. M. THE TROOPER OF COMPANY K ALL STAR COLORED CAST Thursday: "No-Good Guy," Featuring Willie Collier and "His Pride and Shame." Open 6 P. M. FRIDAY, "PURPLE MASK," Episode 9. Open 6 P. M Saturday: The Great Secret, No. 1, Featuring Francis X. Bushman Open 2 P. M. Special Added Attraction, Monday and Wednesday, "The Trooper of Company K" Featuring NOBLE M. JOHNSON, America's Premier Afro-American Screen Star. Matinee: Monday at 4 P. M. Saturday at 2 P. M. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures. ADMISSION, 5 CENTS THE NEW PASTIME Now open under New Management. Vaudeville Evenings at 7.15 WEEK OF MARCH 12TH VAUDEVILLE MUSICAL WONDERS SAM-WASHINGTON & JACKSON-WILL Playing all the Instruments and those of their own make. SPECIAL PICTURES Monday: HAZARDS OF HELEN. A Railroad Picture. Tuesday: THE SHIELDING SHADOW. 12th episode Wednesday: "Pearl of the Army," 2nd Episode Thursday: "THE GIRL FROM FRISCO." THURSDAY: THE GIRL FROM FRISCO. Friday: "HARBOR OF HAPPINESS," in 8 Reels Saturday: "SHERIFF'S BLUNDER," "HOT DOGS" COMING—March 24, "PATRIA," Mrs. Vernon Castle Watch this space for date of the Great Serial, "THE SECRET KINGDOM" ADMISSION 5 CENTS TO ALL. Open 2.30 to 11 P. M. J. THOMAS PITTS, Manager