The Afro-American

BEST NEWS MOST NEWS MOST ADVS. THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MARYLAND'S BEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER --- LIEUTENANT-COLONEL YOUNG FAVORS SEGREGATED CAMP. Declares We Must "Stoop to Conquer", and That the Negro Will Finally Have Glorious Part In the Destiny of the Country. Urges Race To Prepare VOL. XXV No. 32 LIEUTENANT-COLONEL FAVORS Declares We Must "Stoop Negro Will Finally In the Destiny Urges Race While leading colored newspapers throughout the United States have, generally, opposed Dr. Spingarn's plan for a segregated military training camp, his plan has no means met with concerted opposition. A number of prominent men, including Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, Dean William Pickens, of Mergan College, and others have voiced approval to the plan. The latest advocate is Lieitemt-t-Colonel Charles Young, of the United States Army. Colonel Young is a graduate of West Point and in 1916 he received the Spingarn Medal for his work in organizing and training the constabulary in Liberia. The following is the text of a letter written to Harry C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland Gazette, in which Colonel Young voices approval of the segregated camp: Fort Huachuesa, Arizona, March 23 My dear Harry Smith:— I want first to thank you for the copies of the Gazette. . . . The thing that struck me most in your issue of March 10th was the controversy over Dr. Spingarn's plan for training colored officers for colored regiments in event of war. May I say I think you both are right? You are always contending for absolute right, absolute justice, absolute and unqualified equality of opportunity. These things, in this matter-of-fact world are ideals, limits to be driven for. From the Editor's view-point I can see how you must stand by your guns; but, my dear friend, I have deserved that one of the president has all the wants, not even the president of the United States (to whom may God give good guidance in this hour of our country's peril) let along the poor and lonely ones of work-a-day. We must all in actual practice at times stoop to conquer—not cringing, but with our eyes upon a star. I admit that a whole font is on a half; but the half beats none at all. Then we Negroes must have a part—a glorious one—in the destiny of this country—Our Country. The one where our fathers wrought mightily in spite of handicaps the most stupendous. The one whose soil is red with their blood freely spilled for American liberties and freedom in every war. We shall now in the face of the danger that seems looming largely before us play the baby-act and refuse every generous bounden duopy? Every generous instinct of your heart will tell you no. Two wrongs never make a right. Let us train and prepare ourselves in every way for the eventualities that appear to be heading our way. And the Almighty Hand that unneringly guides and directs the destinies of people and races will bring us a theism that imparts to us that is, where, as the Crisis people say, we shall be "physically free from disfranchisement, and socially free from insult." Dr. Spingarn is right in practice, you see; as you are in theory. We are going to need leaders for the colored regiments. It does not matter how they are made so that we have them in the hour of need. You are wrong when you say that the four colored regiments can furnish what we need. They can furnish what we will afford, furnish what they can; and they will be good ones; but they will not be a drop in the bucket for what is up the sleeve of the future. I fear. Let us do nothing to divide our people in this hour of our country's trials; neither let our work be negative or reactionary but constructive. PLAN OF DR. SPINGARN'S CONSTRIVE, AND I HOWE WILL MEET WITH THE BEST OF RESULTS. When the term is past we can take up the idealism of the cause. Besides what colored officers the National Guard and Regular Army ought to give us, let us not forget the number of graduates from Witberforce University who have had military training under U. S. Army officers, beginning with our deceased friend of the dead memory, the brilliant Lieut. John H. Alexander and running for 23 years up to the present instructor. Coach Curtis. Then I have observed the commendable efficiency of the Washington High School Cadets and those from the Armstrong manual Training School all of which should help to furnish good officers for the work of war. May there be in this case no Achilles salking in his tent. Such actions "cool his friends and heat our enemies," do be good, and are not in the line of strict loyalty to the flag. Yours for the country, CHAS. YOUNG Lieut. Colonel, Tenth Cavalry [Name] REV. MASON BURIED Was Senior Priest in the Diocese of St. Louis. Bishop Tuttle Conducts Funeral Services. The funeral of Father Cassius Mason, who died Wednesday of last week in St. Louis, after a short illness, took place from St. Mary's Church, this city Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rees. George A. Griffiths, pastor of the church, and Rev. Mr. Brown, rector of St. Luke Church, Washington. The pallbearers were Lawyer Burgess, of St. Louis; Dr. W. Winsley, Messrs. Ralph Cook, John J. Wheeler, Norman Bishop, and Fred Cook, of Washington. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. Father Cassius Mason was born in this city-seventy-two years ago and became pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church in 1878. He was the senior priest in the diocese of St. Louis in point of service. At the funeral services held in St. Louis, Saturday Bishop Tuttle conducted the services and he was assisted by thirty-five priests. He is survived by three daughters, Miss Anna A. Mason, Miss Edith R. Mason, of St. Louis; Miss Winifred C. Mason of this city, and a number of relatives. MRS. HOWNER DEAD Washington, March 28.—Mr. Laucer S. H. Horner, wife of Richard R. Horner, former member of the Board of Education, died here Monday. PROMINENT NAZARITE DEAD Funeral services for Allen Fields, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital Monday from injuries received by being struck by a Sparrows Point car, were held at Asbury M. E. Church Thursday afternoon. Revs. C. G. Cummings and G. E. Curry officiated. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Fields was struck by a Sparrows Point car on Monday, March 19 sustaining a fractured skull and a compound fracture of the leg. He never regained consciousness. He was a well known member of the Nazarev Order, having served as grand worthy shepherd. A detention from the order attended his funeral. He was also an official of Asbury Church. His wife, Mrs. Rebecca Fields, and an adopted son, Robert Lindsay, of Perth Amboy, N. J., are among the surviving relatives. VIVIAN CLARK BURIED The funeral of Vivian Carpenter Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Carpenter and wife of Malbert Clark, who departed this life on Sunday March 25, 1917, was held from Madison Street Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. L. Z. Johnson delivered the eulogy. He was assisst in the service by Rev. J. Twain. Interment at Laurel Cemetery. Resolutions were read from her class. The deceased was a member of the senior class of the Teacher Training School. Music was furnished by her Sunday School friends and her class mates. The honorary pall bearers were her classmates and friends. The active pall bearers were from her class and friends. Many floral designs were received among which was a blanket-robe which was rapped around her after the service by four girl friends. The robe was a gift of Mrs. Addison-Foster, of Philadelphia. Chicago Colored Man Wins Three Medals For Deeds Of Bravery In War GETS A SPY UNAIDED Singlehanded Captures Man Who Endeavors To Blow Up A Big Ship Paris, France, March 27.—Francis Kane, a powerful six foot colored man from Chicago, formerly a soldier in the 24th United States infantry, but now fighting in the French army, has arrived in Paris after many stirring experiences. He has been wounded five times, but is still undaunted. His adventures started immediately after he left America, when he caught a spy with three valises loaded with explosives with which the man was about to blow up the steamer. For this Kane received the red, white and blue salvage medal. WOUNDED IN REIMS BATTLE, Enlisting in the French army in August, 1914, Kane, whose Chicago home was at 1825 Fulton street, was in a battle four miles from Reims when a German rifle bullet peired his leg. He received another leg wound at Reims in March, 1915, when, exhausted and cold, he lay for eighteen hours on the ground with nothing to eat. Being sent to Algeria for convalescence he recovered his strength and then took part in the Dardanelles expedition under Gen. Couraud. The French advanced seven kilometers (4.2 miles) to Sedul-Bahr, where they were forced to entrench. There Kane was twice wounded, once by a bullet in the head and once by a shell fragment in the leg. He was attended by English doctors and his skull was trepanned. He was wounded the 6th time before Momisir, when the French attacked with the bargement, after a three hours' bombardment. At that place his arm was broken by a bullet, so that he was competed to remain a long time in hospital at Saloniki. At Salonfi he was visited by Gensurrail and was proposed for the military medal. He has three colonial medals for bravery and distinguished conduct. When fighting in the trenches in France, Kane's captain told him to take two men, cross "no man's land" and bring back a prisoner, as certain information was needed. Kane went alone at night and, covered by a heap of straw, lay quiet each time an illuminating rocket exploded. He advanced slowly until he finally jumped into the German trench, grabbed the first Testion he saw and rushed back. Kane, who was born in Baten Rouge, La., and is about to return to Salonfi, says: "I am seeking only to do my duty." Kelly Miller Urges Washington, March 27.—In an effort to have the colored youth of the city consecrate their lives to their lives to their country and to their race, Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the department of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, will distribute among the colored school children of the city an oath for them to sign. The Board of Education has given permission for the distribution, which will begin in a few days. The pledge, printed by the Armstrong Maud Training School printing shop, is as follows: "Outh of Afro-American Youth: I will never bring disgrace upon my race nil any unworthy deed or dishonorable act. I will live a clean, demeaned, respectful and defend the virtue and respect of womanhood; I will uphold and obey the just laws of my country and of the community in which I live and will encourage others to do likewise; I will not allow prejudice, injustice, insult or outrage to cover my spirit so the impulse of freedom will preserve the impulse of freedom of conscience; I will not allow myself to be overcome of evil, but will strive to overcome civil with good; I will endeavor to develop and exert the best powers within me for my own personal improvement and will strive unceasingly to quicken the sense of justice, responsibility, and in all these aims aim to uplift my race so that, to everyone bound to it by ties of blood, it shall become a bond of enoblement, and not a byword of reproach." WILL PRESENT PESOLUTIONS At a meeting of the committee in charge of the public testimonial to be tendered Rev. George A. Griffiths, pastor of St. Mary's Church, it was decided to present the guest of honor with a set of engrossed resolutions setting forth the esteem in which he is held by the colored people of this city, and endorsing the work he has done in their behalf. The resolutions will be signed by the two hundred or so guests of the present at the banquet. Those who contemplate subscribing have been asked to have their names in the hands of the chairman of the committee, Mr. A. A. Rehobt by April 3. COLORED TROOPS CALLED TO ARMS Washington, March 29.—Arrangements are being made today to get everything in readiness to muster the 1st Separate Colored Eattailion, N. G. D. C., into federal service tomorrow, so that it can take up the duty of guarding government and railroad properties in and about the city. Some confusion exists concerning just what steps must be taken before these troops can take up their active guard duties, and until explanation is received concerning some of the orders for mustering in the organization little can be done. Capt. Walter Krueger, U. S. A., the muster officer, today was in conference with War Department officials, and it was stated the points in doubt probably would soon be straightened out and the work could proceed. The men will all have to submit to physical examinations, it was stated, but whether the renewal of the path would be needed was 'still in doubt. Arrangements have been made to have the men quartered in the three armories get their meals in restaurants near by, and this will obviate the necessity of going to their homes three times a day. Drills are being held twice daily. Some of the men have not got received their woolen field uniforms, and an effort is being made to hasten the receipt of these so that the battalion will be uniformly attired when the time comes for it to take up the guard work. Members of the battalion who are working out of town are fast returning to the city and reporting for duty. Samuel Gaskins, who serves as butcher for the battalion, arrived here this morning from New York city. Applicants for enlistment in the battalion are still being received, but will not be acted upon until definite orders are in hand. At present the attention of the officers is being concentrated on the work of mastering into the federal service. This morning members of Company D received the certificates of service which have been provided by the citizens of Washington 101 every militiaman of the District who answered to the President's call last summer. Capt. Oliver C. Terry, commanding Company B, Signal Corps, N. G. D. C., is endeavoring to enlist twelve men who are expert telegraph operators. These men will receive the rank of corporal or sergeant, according to their ability. Five recruits were received when the company met Tuesday night, and the organization now is up to its required strength. Capt. Terry is anxious to enlist the telegraphers, however, and will see that positions are provided for them. AUTOMOBILE FOR THE The most popular teacher in the State of Maryland will be riding around in an automobile this time next year if the plans of the committee in charge of an automobile conference in the State Teachers Association carry the objective contest is to raise sufficient funds to wage a campaign for better salaries of the teachers in the State. It is the plan of the members of the State Teachers' Association to go before the next legislature and inform them as to the concerns confronting some of their number. The committee be told that there are at present teachers in some communities receiving less than $200 per year and that to order to secure and keep the highest class of teachers in these communities, the increase of salaries is imperative. The committee also sees some of the counties where the minimum salary for white teachers is $260, the maximum salary for colored teachers is only $200. It is hoped by means of the automobile contest for the most popular state that sufficient funds will be provided to data necessary to put this matter before the legislature in its proper light. FIRST SEPARATE COMPANY PREPARED FOR WAR The First Separate Company, the only colored company of militia in the State, is recruited up to its full peace strength and has on its waiting list 30 names of those who wish to enlist as soon as orders are received to recruit up to war strength. Captain Spencer, who commands the company, is the ranking captain in the Maryland National Guards. The company is being drilled every Friday evening at the Richmond Market Armory by Sergeant Hendrick of the regular army. The officers of the company are of the opinion that a whole colored regiment could easily be raised in this city within a few days. If necessary. MOB-LAW HOLDS SWAY IN MIAMI; THE REAL CAUSE OF MIGRATION Colonel Midnight Tells How Prosperous Celored Americans Were Treated in a Florida City. Appeals to City Officials and Police Officials Go Unheeded. While many thoughtful white Southerners are expressing alarm at the continued migration of thousands of colored people North, conditions for the Negro have not changed in many communities of that section of the country. Abuse by police, harsh treatment in the police courts and "cuffing about" continue. Even though the Atlanta Constitution has bewailed about the treatment of the Negro in Georgia, the state of oppression has not changed and in Florida a colored man is treated" in certain sections as if he were a cur. The following letter from "Col. J. O. Midnight," who is thoroughly conversant with conditions in the South as they affect the race, pictures actual conditions in many Southern communities at the present: went back and told Sheriff Morant that it was the man. He was told that he was the offender, inasmuch as he had attempted to strike the officers and they acted in self-defense. I wonder if he was duty of the officers to punish men in this country, and if Jenkins had committed a crime, why not arrest him before a judge and tell the judge about it and fine him? No this officer, or two saw a Negro and it was their right to beat him up and nothing to be said or done. He went to the present attorney, he was told an officer, and of course he could not commit a crime. "Eerd how long?" Now then the ether day, there was in this same town, a fair. Music was on the street, and B. J. Alexander, one of the best trained men of your race, a railway man, and a low-abiding clerk on the street to listen at the band play, and he was ordered to move or by an officer, who said to Miami, Fla.—I don't like to be insulting to any one, but the devil is in me this week as big as a house, and I hope that he will not "buse" out, for it would prove disastrous to some one. Now, I do not blame our people for leaving the South, for in many cases this thing you call have some sections of our land that is a disgrace and a play thing, especially if a member of our race is involved. I have been forced to lay my religion on the shelf for a little while, and the "cussing" I have been doing would be sufficient to put the devil to shame and make him take in his sign. I have out "cussed the man" vented his anger why, and if I would tell you all you would feel like doing a little of it yourself. If you recall when I was down here last year I told you about the segregation business and what it was doing for our people. This is perhaps next to the place where the devil lives, and perhaps that place where the devil is improving on this town, and you will agree with me. Now in this place there is a white town and a colored town, and I am of the opinion that they would try to make you take white air and colored air if they could consistently do so, white water and colored water) to drink. In the post office there is a white desk and a colored desk, a white desk and a colored desk, every day to collect my people, and if the whole lot of them would leave this town I would short for joy. But I must not take too much time laying a foundation for what I am going to say. I have said something about the town and about law down here, and let me tell you why. I am not going to say anything in facts. In the colored town, our people are doing business, and I have in mind now two young men. Osborne Jenkins and W. E. Sampen. They put their little money together and went into the soda making business in a colored town in a building owned by our people. They are doing well, and I am glad that the gentlemen, attending strictly to business, do not interfere with any one. A few days ago,—in fact it was on Saturday night, after they had put out all of their soda orders, closed up business Mr. Jenkins in his wagon, and Mr. Sampson in his buggy went down to the store where they traded the Saturday night shopping. You see they bought the outside of the city limits. They had purchased their goods, and were yet in the store, when Mrs. Jenkins told her husband that some one was plumbing through his wagon and the buggy. Sampson, in the lead went out, and found his seat turned up, and when asked Mrs. Jenkins who had done it, a white man spoke up and Sampson did it, "don't you like, it?" Sampson did it, "looked back and saw Jenkins standing looking, and not saying a word to anyone. POLICE AS LAWBREAKERS But he was standing and that was crime enough, for the man asked him why he was standing there with his hands in his pockets, and ordered him to take them out, which order was obeyed, because this man flashed his revolver in the face of this harmless law-abiding citizen, and before Jenkins could open his mouth to make any kind of explanation, the other man landed his gun over his head, less than the again. Tenkins fell helpless to the ground and was assisted up by a friend. He offered to leave town immediately, but the asked permission to get his groceries, and this was denied him. Now what happened? Jenkins was laid up for two days, and when he was able to get down town, he humbly appealed to the Mayor, and was informed by the official of the city that it was none of his men, and he was helpless. One of the county officers, or more. He appealed to the Sheriff of the town, who said that he did not think it was his men. He talked it over and told the citizen that he was sorry, and if he heard of anything he would send for as he was hurt, bowed out, and just as the officer who had made the assault, or who held the revolver in his face while the other man beat him. He PRICE THREE CENTS WAY IN MIAMI; CAUSE OF MIGRATION How Prosperous Colored eated in a Florida City. Officials and Police So Unheeded. He was told that he was the offender, inasmuch as he had attempted to strike the officers and they acted in self-defense. I wonder if it is the duty of the officers to punish men in this country, and if Jenkins had committed a crime, why not arrest and take him before a judge and tell the judge about it and fine him? No this officer, or two saw a Negro and it was their right to arrest him up and nothing to be right or done about it. He went to the prosecuting attorney, he was told that he was powerless for it, an officer, and of course he could not commit a crime. "Hard how long?" Now then the other day, there was in this same town, a fair. Music was on the street, and B. J. Alexander, one of the best trained men of a railway mail mail on a how-bailing at the band play, and he was ordered to move or by an officer, who said to him, "Niggers are not allowed to stand on the street and to move you move you." I will look you up, or out of you." God is not dead. The next thing, a few weeks ago in Fort Pierce, a smart officer, went to the home or a man named Dorsey, at night ordered him, to get up, dress and consider him, under arrest. "For what did Dorsey asked, and was insulted that it was now, and his linessness." This citizen of dressed, and while he told the officer he was sick, yet he kept him standing around on the street for a long time, and then carried him a few blocks from his home and began clubbing him. I don't know what happened, but I think he felt his threat on a piece of glass. I mean the officer. Dorsey, at night was tried for his life, and it will hustle him hard to stay out the pen. The officer did not With this kind of treatment in the South, you blame the people for housing? This is a town that has deceived that a Negro cannot drive a car, and you will recall the young man from Roanoke, Va., who had to run for his life, to keep from being lynched, because he dared to run. Mr. Stones' car. If you want to ride in a car down here, a white man must drive it. Now you will not blame me, and I have only told these things in part. I shall have more to say in another letter. J. O. MIDNIGHT CHOIRS IN UNION CONCERT An appreciative audience listened to a sacred concert of unusual merit at Ebenezer A. M. E. Chureh, last Sunday night. The choirs of Sharp Street, Memorial Church, John Wesley M. E. Church and Ebenezer Church were represented under the direction of their leaders. CALANTHANS HEAR SERMON The Order of Calanthe, the female department of the Knights of Pythias had a sermon preached to them at Ames Memorial M. E. Church last Sunday evening by the pastor of the church, Rev. A. J. Mitchell. ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO MEET IN FREDERICK Frederick, Md., March 29—The 100th session of the Baltimore Annual Conference will convene in Quinn A. M. E. Church April 18th, 1917. On Tuesday, April 17th, there will be a special service commemorating the 100th session of the Conference. Rev. A. L. Gaines will deliver an address on "The Social Environments of the Negro of the United States"; Rev. C. Stewart, "The Advantage of a Social Development the Race"; Mrs. Ruth Collett, "Woman's Place in the Development of the Race," and Rev. J. W. Norris, "The Growth of the A. M. E. Church in its First Century." The session of the Conference will open 8:30 a. m., Rev. M. H. Davis will preach the annual sermon; the meeting the report will be read by Rev. William Chew, the missionary sermon by the Rev. John Hammond. Rev. J. G. Bryant and his good people are sparing no efforts to entertain the conference. The church also has been painted and beautifully frescoed, a new roof put on, and a cement side walk put down. Quinn is one of the oldest churches of the conference and has a devious wood. Among her many good expiations we find the late Rt. Rev. A. W. Wayman and also Bishop Tunner, D. D., two general officers and seven presiding elders. She has also entertained the Annual Conference twice before. Within the last three years she has doubled her energy along all lines of church work. Under the present pastor's leadership Quinn has raised $6,000; there has been 257 convictions, 40 marriages, 26 baptisms, the membership of the church more than doubled, the Sunday School, has increased from 80 to 165 and its collections are 50 per cent ahead of previous years. Rev. Dr. Bryant, who is a graduate of Lincoln University and the P. E. Divinity School, Philadelphia, Pa., is a financier and an energetic pastor. This is his third year at Quinn Church. That there will be a deluge of migration from the South and that the coming of thousands of Negroes to the North during the past twelve months is as a 'sprinkle before the downpour' when compared with spring is a 'sprinkle' with Dr. R. C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. B. Review, who was in the city this week as the guest of Rev. S. M. Johnson. Dr. Ransom has only recently returned from a two-month trip thru the South, stopping at many ports in Florida, Mississippi and Carolina, where he made a thorng's study of conditions in many of the Southern commonwealths. "Wherever and whenever two or three colored people are gathered together—on the street corners, in the stores, in the homes, in the churches—there seems to be but one topic for conversation: Going Norta in April, and were I to attempt to put in figures the number of people I believe find their way to Norta. During the next four months, the number of extravagant. Several meetings in Florida, at which I spoke, not only were the churches crowded to the doors, but five or six hundred people were in the streets unable to gain admission. They were there to hear what was said concerning their chances in the North. I advised them not to sell their homes, not to go North until they had secured employment." It was suggested to Dr. Ranson that those who had come North during a first rush of migration had seen in a large measure of the "undesirable" or shiftless class and that reason, a number of both the white and colored people had felt rather apprehensive concerning the "spring drive." "It is doubtless, true," said Dr. Ransom, "that the first persons to leave the South were those who had the smallest ties—those who had to put in their hands and coats, so to say." But those who will come this spring are composed mostly of the great middle class—hard-working, church-going, upright, sober citizens. They have considered the question from many angles and are of the opinion that conditions can certainly be no worse in the North than they are in the South. "I see no cause for alarm," continued Dr. Ransom. This is the first WOMEN'S DAY AT TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH The Annual Women's Day service was healed on last Sunday at Trinity A. M. E. Church. At 11 a. m. Rev. R. C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Review of low Yorks. She attended a large audience, Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, who is the founder of Women's Day, and held the first in this church, presided. At the afternoon service Mrs. Mary F. Handy, presided over one of the best women's platform meetings ever held at the church. Mrs. were delivered by the following ladies: Mrs. M. L. Gaines, Mrs. Margaret P. Hfll. Mrs. Melissor Miner, Mrs. Jennie H. Ross. Mrs. Annie Wortham, Miss Ida R. Cummings. The welcome address was by Mrs. Charenda Fendler, reading by Mrs. Walter Eanks solo, Mrs. Robert Fendler special music by the female choir. The closing address by Mrs. Dr. Ransom. Mrs. S. M. Johnson presided at the evening service. After the sermon the roll of Link Lenders was called by the President, Mrs. Martha Thompson, to whom the following links made their reports of their collection; from their respective chains: Mesdames S. M. Johnson, Martha Thompson, Frances Bell, Rachel Pendleton, Margie Tucker, Annie Scott, Harriet Passsey, Amy Johnson, Rosie Hart, Emma Tyler, Rebecca Robinson, Ellen Johnson, Ari Hawkins, Mary Brown, Down Banks, L. S. Henry, Nellie Johnson, Elizabeth Brown, Anne Waters, E. Washington, Mary Wright, Kate Jackson, Cora Johnson, Bertha Parker, Julia Thornton, Carrie Yates, Wm. Cephas, Estelle Cephas, C. Anderson, Robert Anderson, Norris, Cussie Vass, Minnie Butler, Elizabeth Custis, Ellen Glives; Miss A. Sewell and Miss Lossie Smith. The result of all the links wound up into one chain of the sum of $266.05. The committee in charge wishes to thank their leaders for the noble effort put forth to make it possible to the various organizations from the churches that were present and the participants on the program; last, but not least, to all the female ushers that rendered such excellent service all day, the chair under direction of Mme. Gross and W. L. Wilson, organizer. The committee in charge was as follows: Mrs. Muggie Tucker, vice president; Mrs. Aria Hawkins, second vice president; Mrs. Lavinia Henry, secretary; Miss Gertrude Fisher, assistant secretary; Mrs. Rachel Pendleton, treasurer; finance committee, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, Mrs. Vivioria Smith, Rev. S. M. Johnson, pastor. At the close of the night service one long chain was linked around the church while the hymn "Elest be the Thie That Binds" was sung. The church was beautifully decorated with palms. THE WEEKLY SERMON How Much of the Bible is True? In the first place the gospel is not something new in the New Testament, for "Unto us was the gospel preached as well as unto them, but the word preached did not profit them not being mixed with the gospel. In them that Hearthrows 4:2-3 we prompted to think that the Old Testament lost its value during the ministry of Christ but this is a mistake. The Old Testament as well as the New contains the 'plan of salvation for we find Jesus preaching from the book of Isaiah, from a chapter of the book of Luke, and points to Luke 4:16-18. After his resurrection HE still refers to Moses and the prophets and the book of Psalms (Luke 24:27 and 44) telling the disciples of the prophecies referring to HIS sufferings and death and the work HE would enter upon after HIS ascension. He preached but Christ and HIM crucified, preached a clear, convincing message, but listen as to where he got it. Acts 26:23—"Having therefore obtained help of GOD, I continue unto 2 REV. R. C. RANSOM year in the past eighteen years that a million immigrants, speaking every country but the English, have not come to these shores. These various aliens have been able to secure work and have been assimilated and become a part of this nation without the change of any of its existing laws. Why, then, should there be there when a few hundred thousand English speaking American citizens decide to move from one section of the country to another. Dr. Ransom said that little or nothing was being done by the colored people in the North to better the condition of those coming from the South but that the colored people could be impaired. He advised that the laymen, by the forming of brotherhoods wherein the immigrant would be made to feel welcome, and the establishment of open forums where they could have a chance to be heard, could do much toward the making of first-class citizens of the North coming North because of the incolorable conditions existing in the South. this day, witnessing both to small and great saying SONE OTHER THINGS THAN THOSE WHICH THE PROPHETS AND MOSSES DID SAY SHOULD COME." The Apostle Peter in 2 Peter 3:2 says "be mindful of the words of the holy prophets e.g. to the need of placing stress upon the Old Testament, but I wish to establish you upon a WHOLE BIBLE, inspired, certain, spirit filled from Genesis to Revelation. Holy men of GOD spake the words recorded, not of their own will but they were moved by the HOLY GHOST, 2 Peter I:21. The Old Testament tells of the工作的, of the gospel before Christ, and the new, of the same gospel after Christ. The Old Testament it was preached in, of the gospel before Christ, gospel lessons, taught every day to weak mankind; but in the New Testament it is preached in all its fulness, for the light of the cross has made everything clear. Advt. TELEGRAPHIC TICKS The Board of Education of Dallas Tex. has recently installed domestic and manual training in the colored schools of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodley, of Indianapolis, Ind. celebrated the fifth anniversary of their marriage Monday night. They have eleven children living. Charles W. Anderson, a supervisor of agriculture for New York, is nursing a broken left arm received in a fall. Rev. Charles S. Morris, of Norfolk, Va. has given up the Baptist ministry and joined the Holiness Church. He was recently mentioned to take charge of the Haitian work of the Lotc Caret Baptist Foriegn Mission Convention. The cornerstone of Anderson Anatomical Hall, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, was laid last Friday with appropriate exercises. 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Church, Towson, Md., his chair and congregation worshipped at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Longcree, insst. ordained, Mrs. David R. Powell, orcertained Mrs. David R. Powell, Baltimore, just Thursday. Mrs. Cusse Nelson, of Newport, R. I., sister Messrs. Irvin and George Chatman worshipped at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday. Mr. Elm-Hawkins and Miss Margaret Harden, Harlem, Baltimore, visited here Sunday. Mrs. Maggis Levere who has been q lie sick for the past three weeks, is able to be out. Mrs. Ellen Boll is still on the sick list. CHASE HAPPENINGS Chase, Md., March 29.—Mr. J. W. Purnell, of Bengles, was in the city attending the M. E. Conference. Rev. J. L. Brown preached his first sermon Sunday. Miss Gladys Washington visited her cousin, Mrs. Johanna Johns, at her home in Bengles, Md. Miss Emma Pulley and Mr. Wm. Pulley visited their home in Bengles, Wm. Pulley, was been ill. Mrs. Carrie Logan was in the city attending the E. Conference. Mrs. Susie Jones was in Baltimore recently. Mr. B. Green was the recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Green. Miss M. A. Patterson spent the weekend at her home, St. Denis, Md. FASTON HAPPENINGS Easton, M.D., March 29.—Mrs. Minele Hiaig was awarded an absolute difference from her husband, Dr. William H. Haig, a few days ago. He was ordered to pay her $15 a month alimony. Dr. Hiaig, the colonel-colonel physician in Kent county. The teachers' Association of the Centerville district of the Delaware M. E. Conference held their monthly meeting at Ashbury M. E. Church, Rev. J. E. Holland, justor. Henry Johnson; of Chicago, is here visiting relatives. The funeror of the late Dr. Hiaig M. E. Church Thursday of last week. She was found dead by her stepdaughter, Mrs. Joseph Johnson. Miss Maggie Downs, of Cardova, was here Saturday. James Smith is able to be out after a three-week illness. Thomas Lockes, of Bristol and Arthur Davidson are able to be out again. Henry Gibbs, of Philadelphia, was in Easton Monday. CROOM JOTTINGS Croen, Md., March 22.—Robert Tolson, the son of Mrs. Eliza Tolson, and grandson of Jerry Douglas, died last week. Mr. Wm. H. Chew was in Washington on business. Mr. Boston Stewart visited Mr. Joseph; Chapman at Waldbell last week. Mr. John T. Henson, while cutting wood got a piece of bark in his eye, from which he suffered very much. PERRYMAN NEWS Perryman, Md., March 29.—Rev W. H. Gaines, the new pastor of the Michaelsville charge, preached an interesting sermon at Sydney Park Church yesterday morning. Prof. Walter C. Jones, principal of Centenon, will speak. William Tilden attended the service Mr. Robert Hart's, of Chester, Pa., spent Sunday here with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Christy, Sr., have moved from Spesula Island to their new home, near Aberdeen. Miss Aunia B. Hooper spent Sunday in Paris, Miss Justine Guest of Prof. and Mrs. Abel Cromwell. Rev. flaines, will move here from Harrisburg, Pa., within the next few days. CATONSVILLE ITEMS Cattonsville, Md., March 29—Rev. W. A. Harris, of Washington, filled the pulpit Sunday morning at Grace A. M. E. Church and Rev. J. O. Custis at night. The Junior Mit Missionary Society will give a concert at Grace Church on April 10. Mr. William Green confined to his bedroom in Baltimore, with a heavy cold. The boy scouts attended services Sunday evening at Amca Church, Baltimore. Rev. C. H. Murray has requested each and every one to help to make Grace Church beautiful on Easter Day. Mrs. Martha J. Ebbis is confined to her home by her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Harper,aylor New Jersey, who gave her Sunday, and Mrs. Harrison Gray, of Alpha, Howard county, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pye have moved into their beautiful home they recently purchased on Edmondson avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Green, entertained at tea: Rev. P. H. Green, Berl. Allen Green and Dr. Vince Green, Mr. Wesley Green and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loyd Miss Marsette Hall, who spent part of the winter in New York, has returned home. Mr. Alexander Ridout, Baltimore, was a visitor here Sunday. He sampled Equine was confined to hospital for illness or two weeks, has returned to school. SUCCESSFUL BALLY Cecilton, Md., March 29.—A successful pwr rally was held at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Harris. The pastor, Rev. C. A. Williams, preached in the morning and in the afternoon a platform once was held. A sacred concert was the direction of Mrs. Helen Tillison. The pew captains were: Eva Harris, Virginia Williams, L. Bailley and M. T. Harris. CENTERVILLE NOTES Conterville, Md., March 29.—The last quarterly conference was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church recently. Reports submitted to the presiding elder, Rev. S. H. Cooper, showed that the congregation is in a flourishing emptiness in John P. Forrester, Customhouse, spent three days here this week. Rev. J. D. Jackson was in Baltimore this week. Rev. D. A. Ridout is winding up a successful year at Charles Wesley M. E. Church, and leave Tuesday for Berlin, Md., where he will attend a annual session of Delaware University will be held. Mrs. Priscilla Berryman is in Pecomoke City. A contest rally for the conference claims of St. Paul A. E. Church will be held at Nazarite Hall on Monday night. Mrs. Henrietta Frieber and Mrs. Rebecca will contest for the prize. Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Annie Forrester are convalescing. Mrs. Emma Berryman and family have moved to Chester. Pa. Grillin were married by Mr. John Jackson. Pa. James T. Sheppard spent Sunday here. Mrs. Sheppard was in Baltimore this week. Sykesville, Md., March 29.—Mrs. Martha Whittaker departed this life on last Sunday evening at the residence of her daughter, Miss Margaret Whittaker in Baltimore. She lived his community for a number of years. Her funeral will be held White Rock. Mr. Henry Jackson is beloved husband of Mrs. Harriet Jackson, died in the full triumph of faith on last Monday after a lingering illness. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His funeral was held at White Rock. Rev. Katherine will be held day School of Johnsville will hold Easter services Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Smith was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. James France. Denton, Md., March 29—Rev. L. H. Stevens, of Thomastown, Md., filled the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Sunday. Rev. James H. Mitchell, pastor of Bethel Church, is患了神经病, were also attacked of neurologia. The funeral of Mrs. Gusta Cook was held at Bethel Church on last Monday afternoon. Mrs. Cook was near her 85th year. She was a member of the above organization for 85 years. M. V. Waters officiated, assisted by Rev. G. W. Bailley. Over $40. was realized at the young people's meeting held at Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Sunday. A well defined rumor is that Miss Ida M. Bailley and Mr. Tufus Mitchell n the city on April 7th. Miss Bailley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bailley of this city, and is very popular among the young people here. They will spend their honeymoon at Atlantic City, N. J. The Junior Mite Missionary Society of Bethel A. M. E. Church held a very up-to-date, long year social fine program was rendered. Miss Helen Fountain is on the sock list. Mrs. Mary E. Truxon has returned home from Baltimore and reports her son Elijah's condition much improved. Mrs. Adeline Lewis addressed the ladies at their annual Wowan's Day at Bells A. M. E. Church on last Sunday. A interesting paper, Prof. R. H. Walker and Miss L. T. Kennard addressed the young people at Bethel Church on last Sunday night. Snow Hill, Md., March 23—Mr. Hosee Marshall of Wilmington, Del., spent a few days home with his family last week. Mr. Willie Hayward and Mrs. Carrie Hayward of Wilmington came home Saturday to attend the funeral of Miss Elma who has been taken to the Peninsula Hospital is improving. Miss Elma Woolford of New York was brought home very ill a few weeks ago, and was taken to the Peninsula Hospital where she died Thursday night. Her funeral took place Monday, Rev. R. Dr. officiating, Miss Woolford of Woolford matron in the Mochungburg Seminary, Nun., came home Saturday to attend the funeral of her sister, Miss Elma Woolford. Mr. John Spence, Jr., of Wilmington, came home Saturday to attend the funeral of his cousin, Miss Woolford. Rev. B. J. Henry was called to Baltimore to attend the funeral of his son-in-law, David Williams. The public school gave a concert at South Berlin Wednesday night which was largely attended. Woodville, Md., March 29.—Re. Robert F. Coates, pastor of the Woodville Charge has returned for this conference year. Services were held at John Wesley M. E. Church on Sunday at 11 a. m. and at St. Thomas M. E. Church at 3 p. m. Services were well attended. Services were held at St. Phillips P. E. Church on Sunday at 4 p. m. conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. S. Honglain. Funeral service of Mr. Lemuel Douglass was held at St. M. E. Church on Friday, March 23 at 11 a. m. Mr. Douglass was the oldest member of this church and a trustee of his death. Rev. R. F. Coates officiated. Mrs. Gertrude Tyler of Washington, D. C., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adams. Fairfield, Md., March 29—Germany was victorious, at least in the queens' rally held at the Colored M. B. Church Monday night. Mrs. Hattie Cannon, who represented Germany raised the highest amount, $4.78, and was crowned queen. American and the Allies were hard to beat "Germany," Mrs. Cannon succeeded in convincing everybody that she had efficiency and monetaric plans when her report showed that she had beat the "Allies." The other queens said that "Germany submarine" methods were responsible for their defeat, but they all agreed to a treaty which resulted in the treaty of peace taking the form of refreshments beerved. The total amount raised foreseeable at $200. Rev. J. E. Widggo, of the First Baptist Church, has started a savings association. Miss Pauline Heath, of North Carolina, is visiting here. BARE HILLS ITEMS Dare Hills, Md., March 29. —The work of St. John's Church, Ruxton, Md., under the pastorate of Rev. S. C. Blackledge is progressing nicely. The pastor preached both morning and night. Mr. William Walter Scott was removed to John Hopkins Hospital where an operation was performed, and is now in an improved condition. Mrs. Priscila Moore is also in the hospital; the operation is improving. Rev. Blakeidge visited the house of Mr. Mrs. Winfield Richardson in the city last Sunday and afterwards Enon Baptist Church where he preached to the women auxiliaries at 3 p. m. 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I., has returned after spending a week with her brothers, Messrs. W. I. and G. E. Chatman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Greval Hall, of Corbett, entertained Mrs. Nelson, Mr. W. I. Chatman and Mrs. Chatman to dinner. Mrs. Chatman has improved his home by adding gas lights, Mrs. Noble Jones, of Baltimore, is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jones. POMONKEY NOTES Pomonkey, Md., March 29—Regular services were held at the Metropolitan M. E. Church Sunday conducted by Rev. F. F. King. There was a very large attendance to see the new pastor. Services were held at the Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. J. E. Robbins. Special thanks were turned home after several months stay in Washington with her grandfather, Mr. Nicholas Matthews, who has been very sick. The son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Marbury, was presented a fine baby boy. Many congratulations are extended them. Miss Elnora Key spent the week-end at her guest of her sister, Mrs. A. R. Slater, Sunday, Mrs. Lucy Jackson and Mrs. Bessie Jenkins, who have been very sick, are improving rapidly. Mrs. Mary E. Key spent Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Carrie Wilkerson, Mrs. Caroline Mack, Mrs. Roberta Mack, Mrs. mobile and bicycle season is now opening up here. J. W. Keys is the place where you can buy your new bicycle and repairs. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS Crisfield, Md., March 23.—The annual sermon St. John's Lodge of Knights of Pythias and the Court of Calanthe was preached by Rev. T. B. Cooper, of Union Asbury Church, Lawsonia, Sunday. Crisfield Pride Lodge of Elks and the Daughters of Elks will hold joint memorial services on Sunday. April 5. Mr. Harley Whittington has returned to Cleveland, O., after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Whittington. FIRST FIREMAN DEAD Washington, March 28—The funeral of John S. Brent, the first color member of the fire department of the District of Columbia, and the fifth Massachusetts Cavalry, was held here Tuesday. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery. Mr. Brent was born in this city 73 years ago. When the late Benjamin F. Tracy was Secretary of the Navy during Harrison's administration, he distinguished himself by turning in the alarm and sifting away the firefighters' fraternity. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. ANNAPOLIS JOTTINGS Annapolis, Md., and the March 29—The K of P, and the Court of Calhoun held their annual services Sunday. Rev. J. A. Briscoe preached the sermon. Mr. Edward Bell and sister and friends, of New York, visited their father, Mr. Joseph Bell Sunday. Mrs. Kate Colbert, who died very suddenly M. E. week, was buried in M. E. week, was buried in Rev. S. W. Williams produced the services. Mr. William Green, who has been very ill, is improving. Mrs. Viola Thomas, of Baltimore, visited Mrs. Bell Sunday. Mr. Charles Walker, better known as Pattie, is very ill at his residence. Mrs. Norwood is visiting her mother and other friends in Washington. The fair held at the First Baptist Church in very very very very very night. Rev. Jones in charge. Mrs. Robert Brown, who has been quite sick is improving. Mr. Dorsey Carver is confined to his home with the grip. Mr. Charles Stokes has been visiting friends in Baltimore. Miss Florence Thomas entertained a few of her friends Sunday evening her residence on Brooklyn. N. Y., is visiting Mr. Lauren Bulley of Calvert our treasured grocery merchant, was in Baltimore last week. While there he visited the Afro-American Office. FREDERICK NOTES Frederick, Md., March 29.—Misses Evelyn and Thela Mention spent the week-end in Philadelphia the guests of Mrs. Sidney Purnell and Miss Carrie Sumby. Miss Delta Jonkins, who was operated on at a bachelor's hospital, Mrs. Ruth A. Johnson died at her late residence on East street on Thursday. 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All articles sent to this office for publication must have the writer's signature. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. We clip the following editorial from the Chicago Evening Post and carefully recommend it to all and every one who has the rue American spirit at heart: "ALL AMERICAN REGIMENTS" "Men who are or who have assumed to be spokesmen for the different 'original nationalities' which go to make up our America, like have offered to cruise regiments composed of volunteers of German-Americans, Swedish-Americans, Irish-Americans to serve this country in time of need. "This is all very well as showing a proper spirit of willingness to defend the Country, but the good of the future of the land demands that regiments be composed of men of all origins. What the United States wants to get rid of the American canism has some other kind in common coupled with it." "It will make for real Americanism if info all the regiments which, unhappy, may have to be raised there shall enter all the elements of American life. There is no melting pot like the army camp kettle; and there is no democracies of the dog font. Solves in the life get to go on another. Their lives are the same and their life becomes the same. They carry back home the democracy and the comradeship which they learned to understand and to love in the field. "We never will get rid of hyphenated Americanism if we have hyphenated regiments in the Men of English, Irish, German, Swedish, Scandinavian or any other ex-merchant would serve together when the cause is that of the country which they have made their own." We heartily commend every sentiment expressed above, and moreover hope that those in authority will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. If there is to be war and the citizenship of the country is called upon to defend the country and the country's flag, then all should be on the same footing, and no distinction made as to race, color or previous condition. If men are called upon to fight, bleed and die for the country, why should there be any distinction made as to color. The blood that will be shed will betray no color save that of red, and there should be no distinction as to the man who shall be called on to shed it. Let us all be Americans, and no one will more gladly get rid of the hyphen, than will the Afro-American. America for Americans, all, white, black, red, or any other color. ON COMPROMISERS A letter from a native of the British West Indies seeing service with English troopers in the war gives us some idea of the way proud England is treating her colored citizens: "I am in active service, and have been in the ranks nearly a year. I came over here with the 91st Battalion from St. Thomas. I was the only colored soldier in the Battalion. I have met several colored boys over here and two other sergeants, who came over with white Battalions. The opportunity to set up in the ranks and fares as well as his white comrade. This war has thrown all British subjects in mutual companionship, regardless of race or color. We hear that colored Battalion is coming from Canada. After there will be war in Canada." be no doubt. Nations are very much like human beings when they find themselves in need: an autoist stranded on a lonely country read at night will accept "tow" from the first passer-by whether he is white or red; and a drowning bather will accept aid from a lifeguard regardless of race, color or previous condition. Like death, necessity and war are great leavers. They continually remind the forgetful ones in the world that all men are born and die equal. England has come to the place that France has come, and to the place to which our own country must come—to the blotting out of the color line. Frenchmen intermarry with their darker citizens, blackmen sit in the French national assembly and as Pastor Charles Edward Russell remarked to a Philadelphia audience, "Frenchmen live their national motto of Liberty, equality and fraternity," to them it is no heylo mokery, no empty dream. To the colored brother who is waitin- and anxious to offer himself for his country, the cry should go out all over America, "Wait until your country needs you." As long as the Department of War draws about separation in the army, segregated West Point and Annapolis Training School, or as long as friends and those who should lead advocate Jim Crow Training Camps for Colored Officers, the country does not need its colored men. When it does, it will forget that they are colored. It will remember that they are citizens and men. Every colored man that goes to Dr. Spingarn's camp or volunteers for service in the National Guards gives a boost to our present government policy of segregation. The reasoning is simple, and Dean Pickens and Dr. Spingarn in their recent arguments for the camp before the students of Howard University failed to keep this in mind. If colored people in good grace chose to fight and train by themselves, why should they object when the whites chose to have them live to themselves, ride by themselves, worship by themselves. Every man who helps to make such an enterprise a success, at the same time makes it easier for Jim Crow and segregation laws to be passed in Maryland and enforced in Baltimore. He compromises himself, and worse than this he compromises his race. "From the world, the flesh, the devil and compromisers, good Lord deliver us." WHY THIS PARTICULAR HONOR? Washington, D. C. has assumed a rather war-like aspect thru the calling out of the National Guards to keep an eye on the railway bridges in and around the city, the public buildings, and the water and lighting systems. Strangely enough the First Separate Battalion of colored troopers were muzzled in to perform this service, and by this time have perhaps taken the oath, which will incorporate than into the ranks of the regulars. In answer to this question of why such an honor should be conferred upon the colored troopers, when the white national guards of the same city are more nearly prepared—the Separate Battalion is still wearing its old blue uniforms—many proposals have been heard in the capital city. There are some who have in mind President Wilson's statement that great care should be exercised in calling out the Guardsmen, and every precaution taken that the industrial plants of the country might not suffer by premature loss of workers belonging to the Guards. Should this be the explanation of the government's move in Washington, then Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois might also expect that their colored troopers will be the first to be called into service. However there is also another whisper going the rounds in the capital of the nation, to the effect that the white regiments of the National Guards have so many foreigners and especially Germans belonging that the government was afraid to entrust to them the task of watching over governmental buildings of such immense importance as the capitol, white house and the houses where the various departments transact their business. It is said, that a white trooper on guard at some strategic point might be a German-American and be persuaded to let pass a German confederate armed with dynamite to blow up the capitol. On the other hand the colored troopers are known to be loyal Americans, and the army officials are certain that no one can pass their lines, not even the commanding General, unless he has the pass word. For loyalty of this kind our country ought to be willing to pay something. It ought to be willing to pay the price of having its loyal colored men educated for commissioned officers in the very best schools in the nation; it ought to be willing to pay the price of having these citizens enjoy every right and privilege that German-Americans or any others enjoy; it ought even to be willing to have trustworthy colored officers command regiments of white men, which may not be regarded as quite so trustworthy. Our government will do these things, if the Negro will regard his loyalty as an asset, to be sold at the price of citizenship. "The Afro-American is the only hyphenate, we believe, who has not been suspected of a divided alliage" -Baltimore Evening Sun. This is true, and to his credit, and yet there is a well defined feeling that the United States at present has no particular desire that he shall be called to the colors, or has any particular use for his services, unless it shall be when the troops get to moving that he may be employed to drive a mule wagon, as was much in evidence in the recent flasco in Mexico. And again, notwithstanding the assertion of the Sun intimating the loyalty of the black man he is treated with for less respect as to his right and liberties than many of these other hypherates who today are coexisting. THE AFRO-AMERICAN against the country in which they have recently made their homes. What with Jim Crow cars, segregation, disfranchisement and a tendency to keep him out of the war, would it be surprising, after all, if he too would in the end develop a different spirit from that he now posses? The Afro-American has always been true to this country, and in all possibility, always will be, but it is a mighty hard matter to develop patriotism under conditions such as exist even in the Government buildings in Washington under President Wilson's administration. Lift these bands and break these bonds and no man living will be a truer and more patriotic American, than the Americans of black faces. AN OPEN LETTER "Whom-so-over it may concern" Editor of the Afro-American. Sir—In the issue of February 17th, A. E. W, asked, “Queens Rallies and Public Affairs in Churches,” are they right or wrong? Have been some what surprised that among the many Christian ministers, who are regular readers of your well filled pages none were apparently interested enough to attempt to answer. I am dogmatic in sometimes and old-fashioned touch the standard set by St. Paul, for the individual Christian and therefore binding on the church), has never been abrogated. See 2 Cor. 6: 14-18. All games of chance and affairs of pecunary speculation, per se, should be tabooed by the church in to: 1st, Because the principle is wrong, Christ said, “Seek first the righteousness of God’s wisdom, then all needful pecunary guesses (whether for pleasure or profit) will be added thereto; for He knoweth your need and huth promised to provide. Isn; 33: 15-17. Let God and Christ have a chance to care for the modern church, even as they did for Israel in the wilderness (Exo. 16:) and for Elijah—1 King’s 17: 1-6; Depended upon these Queens’ Rallies, Sacred Concerts, Oyster Suppers and Entertainment (Questionable otherwise) to meet his current and incidental expenses is unprofitable to the church, dishonoring to God and displeasing to Christ. 2nd. Because every church community should be self-supporting (Pam, $4; 11. Mal. 3; $-10) and the above mentioned things rob the members of the opportunity and privilege of doing duty in this particular. I have had those praying members raise $800.00 in cold cash in 30 days, just by prayer and Godly grace. Those who can afford should offered us (no interest charged) without solicitation. The miracle of the fish (Matt. 17: 24-27 can be duplicated by any honest, earnest church—Matt. 21.22, Heb. 13.8. 3rd. This is wrong because it destroys the difference in methods between the world and the church (James. 4:4; I John 2: 15-17.) The spiritual life of no church is helped by its grab bags, raffles, etc., and ministers ought to teach live the church and live by free-will contributions alone. It can be doe. It should be done. St. John 2: 13-16. I noted with keen interest the attitude of the Afro-American, on Dr. Spingarn's "Jim Crow Volunteers' Training Camp" in issue of Feb. 14th and greatly admired the stand of Dean Pickens and explanation of Dr. Spingarn in current issue March 10th. The Dr. is right in one particular, we ought to do anything and everything (honorable) to remove race discrimination. We know Crowism ourselves] politically—hence the A. M. Colored Baptist Churches; we did this also for education sake—NEGRO schools for Negro children taught by Negroes became a race necessity—it has done much good. Now I am not for stressing race variety, I am opposed to "legal race segregation" as practiced in Baltimore and Washington, D. C., but it seems to the wiser policy (in the Negro community) to see under the Stars and remove the barrister, to his full recognition as "a man and an American soldier," by any and all means possible. We do know some who volunteer" but are bandied off by prejudice and precedent from attaining the rank and position won merit in the general army. But Crow volunteer Training Camp cannot harm the rank more than we have been trained in the past by unification race discrimination and national proscription. This may be the opening wedge to higher and better things in race efficiency and national preparedness—we sometimes have "to stoop, to conquer." What says the Afro-American? The教科书 Sermon by Elder G. P. Hodgson literary gems—unpolished, but valuable. They are marvels of joyful consciousness and bidiety but Elder why did you ignore the plain facts of the Gospel, to jump into the mystery of Eschatology? In both sermons (March 3rd and 10th) you do violence (unwittingly I believe) to the Word of God, viz. "The purpose of Christ's sacrifice was (not) to this world out of the hand of the enemy" his purpose was to "save his people from the sins." 2nd to prepare a people who, as overcomers of God, as their father and third to bring both parties to gather as one. 1 Peter 3-13. If Christ's sacrifice was to "redeem the world" we would have no need of a promise of a new heaven and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness." Christ redeems his people from the corruption of the earth, grave and bondage sin and in consequence therein. He 13-14, a physical change which will follow the spiritual nature which the "Kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdom of our God and his Christ" Isn. 65-8, 16. The restitution of the millionth is not the New Creation and has not being to do with "the new heaven and the new earth, except the separation for the purpose of the ages to come. The first is before the judgment, the other comes after the judgment. Ditto in his "facts about Satan" (who never was a holy angel of—Ezek. 38:1-16) he has confused things. The Devil is God testing instrument for his moral creation, he they angelic, Seraphic, cubis or philosophical, and material is covering cherub! he has made "prince of the powers of orcesses" and only as "lighting" does he ever appear in disguise among "the sons of the light." More anon. GEORGE WILSON BRENT 49 SHORE Ave. Madison, N. J. LOCAL ITEMS ENTERTAINED FRIENDS Messra. Roland Johnson and Patrick Tillmond, of 308 N. Bond street, extensively entertained a number of their friends on Thursday evening, March 22. The guests spent the evening in dancing and card playing until night at which hour they were ushered into the dining room, where the table shook with all the delicacies of the season. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tillmond, Joseph Husketh, Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Sadie Gray, Addie Washington, Mary E. Wipin, Bertha Comadore, Josephine Johnson, Elvira Crawford, Esther Johnson, Lean Brown, Della Delson; Misses Dora Roy, Isabel Plater, Misses Johnson, Dora Jones, Vivian Test, Vibia Jones, Irene Johnson, Mabel Rosine, Irene Green; Messra Satterfield, J. Lipschomb, D. Washington, G. I. Davis, Ewyn Dorsey, Harry Sunket, Harry Hillard, Milton Furgison, Harry Slacum, J. H. Furgison, Hosey Crawley, Andrew Johnson, Harry Johnson. Prof. Walter Fox, musician for the evening and Master Elmar Hillard, songster. TENDERED A SURPRISE The Loyal Legion or Asbury M. E. Sunday School gave a surprise reception in the honor of Mrs. Frances Morton Curry, wife of Rev. George E. Curry, last Tuesday night. The members met at the home of Miss Florence Gilmon and went in a body to the parsonage. A beautiful sweet sewing machine was presented to Mrs. The presentation address was made by the president, Mrs. Edna Maddox, Mrs. Curry is held in the highest esteem by the members of this organization and it is with the deepest regret that they part with her. CHORAL SOCIETY ORGANIZED A large number of persons who took part in the recent concert given by E. Azalia Hackley at Grace Presbyterian Church on Monday night and organized the Cosmopolitan Choral Society. It is planned to immediately organize a chorus of 400 voices drawn from all parts of the city. Mme. Hackley called the singers together and arousing much enthusiasm by her helpful address. She will be invited to the meeting of the choir which will be held about the time that she gives her recital here on Easter Monday night. A concert in Washington will close the spring program. QUIETLY MARRIED Miss Clairborne E. Askins, of 316 W. Hoffman street, was quietly married to Mr. Authur K. Williams, of 1236 Jefferson street last Saturday at noon at the parapage of the Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, of Metropolitan M. E. Church and returned to their present home, 407 W. Hoffman street. Funeral of Mr. Arlington Harris More than 3,000 people crowded in and around Ames Memorial M. E. Church last Sunday to attend the funeral of Arlington Harris, a well known young business man of West Baltimore who choreographed the "The deceased, who was known as "Bill Harris," was a wholesale and retail dealer in produce and coal. Temperature Union Holds Meeting The second quarterly meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held at Leadenhall Street Baptist Church last Friday afternoon. Among the speakers were Mrs. P. Hill, who told of attending the last national W. C. T. U. meeting; Mrs. Violet Hwite and Rev. C. G. Cummings. Quarterly Conference at Ames The first quarterly conference of Amos Memorial M. E. Church was held Wednesday night. Reports submitted showed that the church had netted over $250 through the entertainment of the recent session of the Washington Conference. The pastor, Rev. A. J. Mitchell, was voted an increase in salary. District Superintendent D. W. Hays presided. SPRING BALL OF ARCH SOCIAL The Arch Social gave its second annual spring Ball at the New Odd Fellow's Hall Monday evening, a large crowd attending. Dancing and a large crowd occupied the attention of the chore present. Richard Mossell is president of the club; Charles Tibbs, vice president; Walter Baton, financial secretary; Fred Crosby, recording secretary; the musical director; the musical; Samuel T. Hensley, chainlain, and Raymond Coates, chairman of the house committee. Making Survey Of High School Work Making Survey, Of High School Work Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Colored High School, is making a survey of the work of the pupils who have attended the survey taken in the work done in each subject, and is being done with a view toward improving results. The work is one of infinite labor and will take some weeks. The deductions drawn therefrom will show how many pupils who is up to the quality of that being done in 1910. The investigation so far; it is said show an improvement. S. MARYS TO RENDER CANTATA On Palm Sunday night at 9 o'clock, the sacred cantata, "Penitence, Purdon and Peace" will be given at S. Mary's Church. The regular choir will be augmented by a 'chorus and several well-known sobists. Miss Mary Hurst is the well-known organist and choir director. The preacher is ordained invited to the Three Hours Service at St. Mary's Church on Good Friday from twelve to three. The preacher will be the Very Rev. W. C. Rodgers, D. D., president of Saint Stephen's College, New York. HIS VISIT APPRECIATED "Its the best in the country" was the option expressed by Jay Gould, when he made his annual priligiment to the Afro-American office last Friday and inspected the establishment. "Jay" had only been in town a few days and, as is always his custom, dropped into the office to pay his respects to the members of the Afro-American Feree. He will leave in a few days for his home in Kansas to visit friends and relatives. A Picture that thrills and grips. SEE IT. Benefit of the Masonic Queens' Rally Auspices of Jos. L. H. Smith Lodge, No. 54, F. & A. M. SILVER OFFERING THIRD HEALTH CONFERENCE AUSPICES MARYLAND COLORED PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE In Collaboration with the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Marylans AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. & Lanvale St. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APRIL 12th and 13th, 1917 Beginning at 7:30 P. M. MOVING PICTURE SHOWS AND HEALTH LECTURES SPEAKERS: Judge Robt. Terrell, Prof. R. C. Seinlock, Dr. Henry B. Jasely Dr. John D. Blake, Mayer James H Preston, Dr. E. M. Bayl and Dr. Edward Short. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, Chair. Miss Anne Smith, Sir's Rev. J. W. Sanders, Pastor Mrs. G. R. Waller, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Wilson, the wife and daughter of Rev. G. R. Waller, D. D., of Springfield, Mass., was the guest at dinner of Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Mack, of Druid Hill avenue. Annual Dance Easter Monday night by Kerr's Orchestra. Fishermen Hall. Mrs. Laura V. Ryan, of 920 Vine street, was married on March 22, 1917 to Mr. John Vesley Brown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Nash. The happy couple will reside at the above address. Easter Monday night, Fish Hall Kerr's Orchestra's Dance Easter Monday night. Easter Monday Matteie and night, St. Mary's Hall, Purvance' Drexel, Rochester, Upsher, Jack Nelson, Duke Serenade and Music Fest. Mr. Charles Wesley, who has been ill at his home, 1302 Pennsylvania avenue, is improving: Mrs. Mary Hack, of 1362 N. Calhoun street, is spending a week in Atlantic City visiting relatives and friends. Fishernen Hall, Easter Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Sheffey, of 685 W. Mulherby street, had a son born to them a few days ago. Mrs. Lillie Arlington has returned from a visit to Washington. Mrs. J. H. N. Waring is spending the week with her daughter, Mrs. S. S. Pooker, 2045 Division street. The Empty Stocking Circle of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church gave a banquet on Monday evening of last week. A musical and literary program was rendered, interspersed with selections by the Southern Star Band. Miss Nettie Wright is president of the circle. Easter Monday Matinee and night. St. Mary's Hall, Purviance' Drexel, Rochester, Upsher. Jack Nelson. Duke Serenade and Music Fest. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mason, of Jefferson street, are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son. DR HARRY BROWN HONORED Word has been received in this city from W. G. Alexander, general secretary of the National Medical Association that Dr. Harry F. Brown has been appointed vice president for the State of Maryland. Dr. Brown is superintendent of Provident Hospital. CAPT WATERS IN PORT Capt. Edward Waters, captain of the large freight schooner E. V. Henderson brought to this port and very valuable a lot of tomato pulp. The schooner had 1,400 cases and valued at $12 per case which amounted to over $1,600. The cargo was stored at the Terminal Warehouse, foot of the dock to discharge this cargo will load on cargo for Denton, Md. Capt. Waters reports business good. IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son, Charles Edward Gregerson, who denoted this life three years ago today, March 27, 1914. Gone but not forgotten Nor will you ever be. For as long as life and memory lasts I will ever remember thee. BENNETT—In sad and loving remembrance of our dear mother, Sarah J. Bennett, who denoted this life one year ago, March 27, 1916. The month of March once more is here To us the saddest of the year Because it took from us away Our dear mother we went to today, Our dear forest you mother While in this world we cry When the form of death overcomes us Meet us mother on the way --- SAUNDERS—In sad but loving memory of my dear wife, Mary F. Saunders, who departed this life one year and ten months today, April 1, 1915. Gone but not forgotten Her memory is as dear today as the one that the outward away I did best, God only knew. To save her life I could not do. By her devoted husband. W. H. Saunders, and children. The family of the late Mrs. Emma Conquest, 1320 Henniman street takes this means of thinking their many friends for their kind sympathy and beautiful floral designs by the Baltimore Conference W. A. M. Sop利. WANTED—A TAILOR to do altering and pressing. Permanent employment. Also a SALESLADY wanted. A knowledge of book-keeping unpleasured. Apply to SAM'L E. L. BURTON, "95 Proprietor of Ladies and Gents Clothing. Store now open at 1108 Pennsylvania Avenue, near Hoffman street. Phone: Mt. Vernon 4525- C. Y. W. C. A. PROGRAM Association Day, April 1, 1917. Paper Mrs. E. J. Truus Solo Miss Nannie L. Gaskin Rev. R. A. Adams, D. D., the evangelist of Kansas City, will be present Miss C. Davage, President Miss E. E. Bright, Secretary Y. M. C. A. BIBLE SCHOOL Every Sunday from 4 to 5.30 P. M. SUBJECTS "Miracles" taught by Dr. Thos. H. Lee. "Life " Jesus" taught by Dr. J. R. Lig "Dig " Who Dared" taught by Secre tary M. S. Bober. MY ENERGY INHERED SACRED CANTATA At Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington street and Rogers avenue. Easter Sunday evening, April 8, 1917. Under direction of Mrs. Ida Bailey, Mrs. Collins, accompanist; Rev. C. E. Hodges, pastor. FREE-WILL OFFERING. Notice—There will be a Grand Salad Supper given by a committee of ladies Thursday evening, April 5, 1917. For the benefit of the Masonic Queen Rally at 1323 N. Calhoun street. Admission fee. Good free. Refreshments to miss. Mary Bentley, chairman; Mr. Charles Wilson, Doorkeeper. A SPECIAL APPEAL To the men and women of Northwest Baltimore, especially are invited to join the Bishop James A. Hasky Adult Bible Class of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church. Meets every Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the lecture room. Calhoun street entrance. Mr. Wilbert Waters, instructor. WANTED—A girl who is desirous of learning the trade of Dressmaking. Apply 221 W. Chase Street. WANTED—Dancing Teacher, answer by letter only. EDW. JONES care of V. A. McFadden. 1892 10th street, N. W., Washington, D. C. ...NOTICE—There will be a Candle Rally given by P. W. C. Circle of Amateur Court No. 10 O. O. C at at least M. E. Church, Lexington St. and Carlton street. Wednesday evening. April 1st at 9 o'clock. All are invited. Admission free. Mrs. Elizabeth White, president: C. T. Brooks vice president: Clara Scott, secretary Rev. P. J. Jordan, pastor. SUMMER COTTAGE FOR RENT with nine rooms and all conveniences. Suitable for a large family or boarders. This house is located near the Arundel and on the Water edge. Full information apply to H. M. BURKETT, 514 St. Paul S. Helping Hand Circle of Ashbury M. E. Church entertained the aged folks on Drudk Hill avenue last Sunday, March 25 by giving lunch and bread and cheese. The dinner was no long to be remembered. The menu was as follows: Chicken, ham, potatoes, peas and tomatoes and salad. The guests were Mrs. G. E. Curry and her niece; the new pastor, Rev Hodges, of Ashbury M. E. Church and many friends of the circle. The Helping Hand Circle wishes to thank Guy Post and Corp, the Star Theatre and Doctors' Coachmen and many friends for the donations that were given to them for the dinner to the guests. Mrs. Emma Hail, president Mrs. Edna Maddox, secretary CARR OF THANKS The family of the late Vivian Carpenter Clark wishes to express their appreciation of the kindness of their friends during her illness and the many floral tributes at her death. NOTICE—A. Grant, 2628 Boone St. agent for the Horolina Hair Pomade. Orders solicited. Price 25 cents. HELP WANTED—Colorado Men and Women for all kinds of general work. Apply to 308 N. Eutaw street. Corsets Priceed to Reduce the High Cost of Dressing SPLRELLA The world's standard of correct sorretry. Made to measure and fit in the privacy of your own home. We lead the world for Style, Durability, Healthfulness, Conforts and Economy. Spirely corsets launder beautifully without rusting or losing shape. Make an appointment with our Professional Trained Corsetiere MRS. MARK 2929 W. LENINGTON ST. MRS. E. J. TRUNON, Associate Agent, J. MIDLUNN 4214 To Organize a Volunteer Regiment Clarence H. Powell, of $23 Linden avenue, wishes to inform the public that he has received notice to organize a volunteer regiment to organize in the city and state. He is an officer of the Baltimore Brigade served under Captain George M. Mathers and also organized the Colored Brigade. I sincerely hope all citizens will respond to the call them being a good opportunity of getting colored regiment in the city. Ages from 16 to 55 years. C. H. Jones, President. C. H. Jones, Secretary. Headquarters: $22 Linden avenue, for the present. --- EASTER MONDAY EVG., APRIL 9, 1917 Under the Auspices of Nautilus Literary Society ADMISSION, 25 CENTS CHARLES E. STEWART, Pastor 100 VOICES EASTER SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 8TH, 1917 BY THE CHOIRS OF M.T. CALVARY A. M. CHURCH, TOWSON, AND M.T. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH, LONG GREEN Prof. Gassaway ormer director of Payne Memorial Choir Baltimore has entire charge of Cantata. SILVER OFFERING AT THE DOOR REV. W. T. BROWN, Pastor of M. Zion. REV. R. H. GROSS, Pastor of M. Calvary By The MARYLAND FEDERATION OF CHRISTIAN WOMEN METROPOLITAN M. E. CHURCH 12-3 P.M. Every organization of women and the entire public are welcome. Bring your friends. Miss Ida R. Cummings, President Mrs. Sarah A. Lewis, Chairman 30 TRAINED MUSICIANS 30 TRAINED MUSICIANS THE SYMPHIA MUSICAL ASSO. Mr. Ambrose Briscoe, Director WILL GIVE A SACRED CONCERT AT WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 1st, AT 8 O'CLOCK The Musical Program which has been especially designed for this occasion will consist of selectors both sacred and classical of standard composers. The selections will be interspersed by numbers from local talent. Silver Offering At The Door Luther C. Mitchell, President of Association Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 1st, 1917 AT LINCOLN THEATRE, 937 Penna. Avenue, From 10 A. M. to 11:30 P. M. Benefit of Masonic Queens' Rally Under Direction of Federal Lodge, No. 9. F. & A. M. Mrs. Emma Lord. Queen, Mr. H. W. Simmons, Master, Collection at the Door FIRST QUEENS' RALLY Given by the Women's Convention Auxiliary to the Mt. Bethel Baptist Asso. And The Women's Educational Convention AT ENON BAPTIST CHURCH, Park Avenue near Dolphin Street THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 5th, 1917 EASTER SUNDAY EVENING, April 18, 1917, AT 7:30 O'CLOCK Orations by Mr. Isaiah Smith of Baltimore, Md.; and Bro. Rev. James S. Chapman, of Wash- ington, D. C., District Deputy of District of Columbia, J. B. P. O. Elks of the World. Appropriate Instrumental Music by the Elks' own Orchestra, Bro. Prof. Isaiah N. Thompson, Director. At 11 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor. Subject, "The Resurrection." 8 P. M., Special Program and Rendition of the Cantata, "The Story of Easter," by the Choir. The Processional and Recessional at the opening and closing of the Morning and Evening Services. PROF. EDWARD BROWN, Organist ROBERT THOMPSON, Director REV. P. C. NEAL, D. D., Pastor EASTER SOCIETY FROLIC DIRECTION OF MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE SOME MUSIC: The Duke Serenaders, Prof. Ambrose Smith, Director. M. Reid, Soloist Drexel Ragtime Syncopaters, Prof. J. Rochester, Director. T. Upsher, Soloist Jack Nelson Furtreue's Orchestra. J. Nelson. Soloist MATINEE BEFORE 3 O'CLOCK, 15 CENTS NIGHT BEFORE 9 O'CLOCK, 20 CENTS ... GRAND EASTER CELEBRATION ... AUSPICES EBENEZER A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL Mrs. Gertrude Hill, Musical Directress Mr. Charles Henry, Accompanist Mr. Chas. Tolson, Superintendent Rev. Chas. E. Stewart. Pastor Don't fail to come and hear Mme. Hackley, Easter Monday Night, April 9th. SUNDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 1st, 1917, at 3:30 O'clock Meeting held under auspices of Women's Temperance League DR. R. A. ADAMS, of Kansas City, will deliver a Special Address MR. S. 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Finished by Joe Rochester's Ragtime Syncopated Orche Cabaret Singing by Theodore Upshur ADMISSION 20 CENTS Tuesday and Friday Night Dancing Class At PYTHIAN CASTLE HALL Mc Cullah 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." ...WANTED... Experienced Pressers on Middy Blouses. Four Dollars per week. Paid while learning. Steady Employment Guaranteed. Apply at once. AMES MEMORIAL M. E. CHUBCH Carey and Baker Streets. A. J. Mitchell, D. D. Pastor. Palm Sunday Palm branches will be given to all who worship with us during the day. 6.30 a. m., Class, Thomas Lane, leader. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor subject "From Obscurity to Royalty." p. m., funeral of Lewis Gross. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon. Passion week will be observed. Short sermon by pastor every afternoon 4.30 to children and young people. Every night 8.15 to the adults. Every member of the church is asked to give attention to this special week of services. EASTERN M. E. FIRE AND HOLY GHOST CHUBCH. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a.m., sermon by the pastor. Distribution of Palm. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Rev. J. M. Barnes. Good Friday 8 p. m., Sinners' Love Feast. Don't fail to come. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH East 23rd Street. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. Bench Rally Day. 11 a. m., preaching by Rev. Wm. H. Pitt. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., sermon by Rev. J. G. Martin, of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, his choir and congregation. 8 p. m., sermon by the pastor to the queens. Epworth League 7 p. m. E. Fuller, president Ladies' Aid; Mr. N. Thompson, Supt. Junior League; Mr. K. D. Raghnd; Mrs. Sarah E. Ragland, president League. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Streets M. J. Naylor, D. O., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. John W. Hancher, D. D., LL. D., associated secretary of the Board of Education of the M. E. Church. A great message for the officers of young people in our city churches. Do not miss Sacrament atastere; Distributon 2:30 p. m.; Sunday School. 4:30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m. Anniversary Services of the Heroines of Jericho. Sermon by Rev. N. M. Carroll. Great occasion. Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor. 11 a. m., Class Meeting. 11 a. m., sermon by the pastor and holy communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., sermon by Rev. A. B. Callis. 4 p. m., Class Meeting. 6.30 p. m., League Consecration service. 8 p. m., sermon by the pastor and holy communion. Palm will be distributed at the morning service. Holy week will be observed with special services every night $ 8 o'clock. Moses Johnson, Supt.; Estella Butler, president League; Clifford Perry, church clerk. Everybody's church, everybody welcome. HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH Pierce Street near Fremont Ave. Rev. Ida H. Nelson, Pastor. 1010 Argyle Avenue 11 a. m., sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., sermon by pastor. Communion services and Waving of Palm. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH John T. Colbert, Pastor GRACE PRESIDENT Rev. John T. Colbert, Pastor Divine worship at 11 a. m., sermon by pastor, subject "Things That Alone Count." Sunday School at 3 o'clock. At 8 p. m., sermon by pastor. All are cordially invited to attend these services. Hear the new choir, lead by Mrs. Eulalia Fortune. PERKINS SQUARE BAPT. CHURCH DEN, E. R. WILLIAMS, FOSTER Rev. F. R. Williams, Pastor Special Palm Sunday service. 11 a. m pastor and distribution of Palm to all present. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Special program. 3 p. m., sermon by Rev. B. Elliott. 7.30 p. m., Special program by Juvenile Choir and short sermon by pastor. ST. LUKE U. A. M. E. CHURCH St. Spring st. near McElderry Rev. John Jas. Parker, Pastor 11 a. m., sermon by stranger. 2.30 p. m. m. Sunday School. 5 to 6 p. m., Bible Class. 7 p. m., Spen er League. 8 p. m. pastor and communion service. Tuesday night, Class, William Price, leader. Friday night, Prayer Meeting. Robert Carter, church clerk. GILLIS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Kig's Daughters' Day, Mrs. Carrie Williams, president. 10 a. m., class, James Wood, leader. 11 a. m., stranger. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. C. E. League, Wm. E. Honagans, president. 8 p. m., pastor and communion. Wm. Wood, minister's steward. T. H. McGowan, superintendent. 11 a. m. preaching by pastor, subject: "The Test of Love." 3 p. m. Bible School. 7 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m. subject: "Three Characters of the Old Testament." W. F. Allen, pastor. Edgar Stevenson. 3rd SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Druid Hill Ave. and Robert St. Elder P. G. Rogers, Pastor. Sabbath (Saturday) Service. Sabbath School 10 a. m. Preaching service 11.30 a. m. Vesper service 3.30 p. m. Sunday night, April 1st. 7 to 8 o'clock, excellent young people's program. 8 o'clock preaching by the pastor, subject: "What Does the Bible Say About the Colored Man?" Everybody should hear this encouraging sermon. SOCIAL ROOF BASESTER CHURCH SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Rabborg St. near Freinston Ave. Rev. John H. Cornish. Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by Rev. T. W. Lane, D. D. 2.30 Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Rev. John Reson. 8 p. m., sermon by the pastor. CALANDAR OF TRINITY A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR APRIL AND MAY, 1917. 1st. Sunday, April 1st—Special Literary and musical program, Mr. Wm. Martin, directing. 2nd. Sunday, April 8th—2.45. Primary Easter services, Miss Gertrude Fisher, directing. 7.45. Cantata "The Resurrection," Howard E. Young, directing. 3rd. Sunday, April 15th—Prayer and Praise service. Adult Christians especially invited. 4th. Sunday, April 22nd—Missionary service to help the needy at home. 5th. Sunday, April 29th—Temperance Day, "Be Temperate in All Things." 1st. Sunday, May 6th—Special Literary and musical program, Mr. Wm. Martin, directing. 2nd. Sunday, May 13th—Prayer and Praise service. 3rd. Sunday, May 29th—"Prodigal Day." All who have been members of Trinity Sunday School are invited to visit us, or, if distant, write us. 4th. Sunday, May 27th—Missionary service. To help the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. Trinity Sunday School extends a cordial welcome to all who enjoy studying God's word. Howard E. Young, acting Sgt. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Porter. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington street near Pine P. W. Wortham, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., sermon by the pastor and distribution of Palm. 2:30 Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by the pastor and communion service. Thomas Hardy, secretary. Charles E. Stewart, B. D. Pastor, 11 a. m., preaching and holy communion. 3.30 p. m., Special Sermon by the Rev. B. H. Knight, pastor. Gillis Memorial M. P. Church, assisted by his choir and congregation. Stewards Auxiliary in charge. Brother John M. Roberts, president. 7.30 p. m., special Candle Lighting service conducted by Mrs. Annie R. Jones. One of the special services preparatory to closing the year's work. 10.00 a. m., Bible Class taught by Mrs. Mary H. Smith. 2.30 Sunday School, Chas. Tolscn, Supt. 6 p. m., A. C. E. League, John Murray, president. Mock trial given by the Usher's Board Monday evening. Come. Join us and help us build Rev. E. N. Thomas, Pastor Come to help us. 11 a.m., preaching by pastor, subject "Learn of Me" Matt. XI 29. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Dr. George Gravos will render a great Bible contest, unanimous in favor. 24 p. m., and hear this wonderful man of God. See him handle 24 texts at once. Preaching at 8 p. m. by this great preacher. Come one, come all. Seats free. Woman's Day under the direction of the chairman of the stewardesses, Mrs. C. Sanders, was a success, and enjoyable. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets I. G. Martin, Pastor. Palm Sunday. Early Sunday morning service conducted by Rev J. H. Douglass. 11 a. m., preaching by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School and rehearsal for Easter. 6 p. m., League. Special program. 8 p. m., Communion service. Last communion this conference year. Dollar money day. J. N. Neal, Supt. S. S. Nehemiah Houghton, president League. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor. Palm Sunday, 11 a.m., m.sermon by Rev. B. F. Watson, D. D., Financial Secretary of A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Please let your children attend these helpful services. 2.30 p. m., special sermon to the Auxiliary Board of Stewardesses by Rev. W. C. Hughes, D. D., Field Secretary of the M. E. Church, Miss Mattie Green, president. 4.30 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Specially arranged program in charge of Miss Ella May Le Musical, intellectual and spiritual. p. m., sermon and farewell comm. All members and friends cordially invited to be present at this service. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S.; Wm. H. Butler, president A. C. E. League. Dr. J. A. S. Cole, Pastor. 11 a. m., preaching by pastor, "A Voice Out of the Wilderness." 2.36 p. Sabbath School, W. W. Brown, Supt. 3 p. m., preaching by pastor to the Queen of the East Lodge No. 1, Progressive Order Knights and Daughters of Samaria for the State of South Carolina, Mrs. Charlotte Cornish, captain. 6.30 p. m., V. C. E., Mrs. Cora Aulkins, president. 7.45 p. m., preaching by pastor. They know not what they do. You all may freely come. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Blddle St. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, Distribution of Palms. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School, Special Program. 6:30 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 7:30 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. Howard B. Young School, W. L. W. son, president of League. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. G. W. Kennard Pastor 11 m. sermon, S. Pey. B. Hill. 2.30 p. m., S. S. 8 p. m. sermon by pastor and communion ser- vice. 6.30 to 8 p. m., Christian League. NOTICE! The A. M. E. Preachers' Meeting, City of Baltimore and Vicinity, at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Drudl Hill avenue and Lanvale street, Monday, April 2, 1917, at 11 a. m. "Field Day Reports." Rev. P. W. Wortham, pres- ident; Rev. John Offer Custis, secre- tary. The public is invited. H. M. Burkett HOUSES FOR SALE RENTS COLLECTED FIRE INSURANCE PLACED In his New Office Building: 514 ST. PAUL ST. Above Franklin CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney & Counsellor at La Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2367 Residence: 1805 Druid Hill Ave. Phone: Madison 3178-W Practice in all Courts COME AND VISIT THE NEW RADCLIFF GROCERY Co. 1303 Pennsylvania Ave. Near Lanvale Street First our conditions here are sanitary, Stock fresh and firstclass. Everything in the Grocery and Provision line. Quick Service. Orders solicited and promptly delivered G. U. O. of St. Luke Public Meeting Attention: To the members of the Order of St. Luke of Baltimore Ct. and State of Maryland, and the publ- in general. Arrangements are in being made for the coming of the Grand Worthy Chief, and President the Joint Stock Association of Bem- more City, of Hampton, Va., who address two large public meetings. Watch this paper. Go to the photos of making it possible. By order of Grand Daggs. Tuesday, December 10, 1918 M. A. T. 100 acres univ al and publ. WATERS CHURCH NOT TO BE SOLD Rev. A. L. Gaines and Officers of the Church Have Made Arrangements to Carry the Indebtedness. Through the efforts of Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines and a number of his influential members, the threatened sale of Waters A. M. E. Chrigh in order to satisfy the Hitchens estate, which holds a mortgage on the property, has been averted. The publication in the Afro-American last week that the property of the church had been advertised for sale caused condenation among well-versed congregation. Dr. Gaines and his members had been assured, it is said, by the white legates that the congregation would be given until April 5 to adjust the mortgage. Negotiations were underway for the transferring of the mortgage when the "For Sale" signs were posted in front of the church. The congregation not only succeeded in getting one man to take over the entire mortgage, but could have had the same assistance from other sources. Dr. Gaines has received many congratulations on the successful termination of the matter. That none of the colored heirs of the late James L. Hitchens were concerned in the plan to foreclose the $16,000 mortgage is indicated by a letter from Ernest Letchner brother of the deceased. Mr. Hitchens and other relatives caveed the will. The letter reads: "I saw in the last issue of the Afro-American an article in reference to Waters A. M. E. Church. I want it understood by the public that I knew nothing of this forclosure until I saw it in your paper. I wish to state that we are endeavoring to show all leniency to this church, as I have been connected with said congregation since childhood." James L. Hitchens died last summer, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Jacksonville, Fla., March 28—Even a reservation for Pullman accommodations made by a representative of the passenger department of the Pennsylvania Railroad will not be honored by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, if the reservation is for the use of a Negro passenger. This fact was demonstrated here last week, when a derermined effort was made by C. E. Howard, president, and George W. Fowell, secretary of the National Negro Travelers' Protective Association, to have a reservation honored, which was made from Philadelphia in favor of Mrs. W. N. White. Mrs. White is the wife of a messenger in the passenger department of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia, and came South early in January on transportation furnished by the Pennsylvania Company. Her reservation returning to Philadelphia was made by the passenger department of the Pennsylvania Railroad, but the representatives of the Atlantic Coast Line, the initial company out of Jacksonville, used one subterfuge after another to prevent her using a Pullman out of Jacksonville. When she applied for her ticket, presenting the telegraphic memorandum, the clerk not only refused to accommodate her, but threw the memorandum in the waste basket. Mrs. White grew indignant, as only a woman can, and forced the clerk to dig the memorandum out of the office trush. Another effort made by Mrs. White failed to receive any consideration, when through a friend, she applied to C. E. Howard, president of the National Negro Travelers' Protective Association for assistance. Mr. Howard telephoned the city ticket office, only to be referred to the Pullman office. The Pullman office referred him again to the Atlantic Coast Line. After several attempts to get an acknowledgment, the city ticket office finally stated that the reservation was there. Accompanied by George W. Powell, secretary of the Association, Mr. Howard called at the city ticket office and was informed that the diagram had been sent to the Pullman office at the Union Station, but that "Mr. Clarke there would fix you up." Driving to the Union Station, they went into the Pullman office without knocking, and walked upon the agent there in a telephone conversation, evidently, with the city ticket office about this reservation. Finishing the conversation, the Pullman agent flatly refused to sell the ticket, advising that the conductor would have to be seen. This incident, more than anything else, shows just what need exists for a strong association for the protection of Negro travelers. Unless Mrs. White was able to secure accommodations after boarding the train, she was forced to make the long ride from Jacksonville to Washington, with her infant in a day coach. Mr. Howard states that if the National Negro Traveler Protective Association can gain Mrs. White's consent, suit will be instituted against the Atlantic Coast Line and the Pullman Company. Berlin, Md., March 31.--Ministers and laymen from the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and pars of New York State will be here to attend the thirty-fourth annual session of the Delaware M. E. Conference, which will begin at St. Paul M. E. Church on Wednesday, April 4. Bishop Joseph Berry will preside and Rev. T. H. Browder will be the entertaining pastor. A number of the pasture report most successful Years. Among those 102 8400 Rev. 0193 Cindley at Calvary 8979 Philadelphia; Rev. D. H. Harrington at High Church; Cambridge, L. R. Ernestson at Makenin, Atlantic City; Rev. W. H. Johnson Ghostetown, Md.; 8979 8400 ed. Johnny Hammie, N. J., and Rev. F. Foster, Soar Church, Philadelphia; 8979 8400 ed. O. Church, Philadelphia; 8979 8400 ed. Herman pastor of Zion 8979 8400 ed. Herman pastor of Zion 8979 8400 ed. Died Juring idude 8979 8400 ed. O'Connell was in charge of Cork Church, Cleveland BROWN- In sad but loving remembrance of our dear and devoted father, Ezekiel Brown, who departed this life one year ago. March 30th, 1916. Just one year ago we laid you to rest. And folded our cold hands upon your breast. In silence you suffered, in patience you bore. Until God called you home to suffer no more. By his daughter, Mary L. Brown. Yes, we miss him; oh how we miss him When we see his vacant chair; But how sad the room without him. For there is no father there. By his daughter, Emma C. Jones. Farewell, dear father, thou art at rest, And shall forever be, You could not stay on earth with us. But we can come to thee. By his daughter, Annie M. Brown. His memory is as dear today. As in the hour he passed away; We did our best. Go only, view. To save his life, we could not do. By his daughter, Nora B. Phillips. If we could only see behind the stars That which is hidden from us. We would behold our brother there. Tenderly watching for us. By his brother, Mr. Isaac Brown, and sisters, Mrs. Harriett Dunn and Mrs. Lizzie Jackson, of Chestertown, Md. JONES—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear brother, Louis Jones, who died one year ago, April 8th, 1916. All the years we've spent together. All the happy, golden hours. Shame the cherished in remembrance. Fragrant sweets from memory's flowers. By his Sisters and Brothers. JONES—In sad, but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Eliza Jones, who departed this life, one year ago, April 1st, 1916. Oh, the sorrow of that morning. As we stood with aching hearts. Sorrow we one so dearly. Pierced by death's most evil dart. Home is sad, O Lord how dreary, Lonesome some even spot; Listening for the voice of mother, Silent, for we hear her not. Sleep on, dear mother, and take thy rest. God took you home. He thought it best. It was hard, indeed, to part with them. But God's strong arm supported them. By her Children. CHATMAN…In sad but loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother. Ella Nelson Chatman, who departed this life one year ago, March 26th, 1916. Lovingly and tenderly, we laid mother to rest, Away from earth's sorrows and cares; And now she is waiting to welcome us home, With the blessings of heaven to share. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. ELLIOTT…In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Robert A. Elliott, who departed this life one year ago today, March 31st, 1916. My heart in deep sorrow, returns to the day. As memory recalls how death bore you away; And left me in tears, in grief and in woe. When I stood by your bedside one year ago. How hard we tried to save you. Pravers and tears were all in vain; Happy angels can take you. From this world of toll and pain. We can not forget you dear husband, Though long it seems, one year. And oft in the lonely hours, We wipe away our tears. Gone, but never will be forgotten. By his Wife. We miss thee from our home dear father. We miss thee from thy place; A shadow o'er our life is cast. We miss the sunshine of thy face. And our hearts are ever aching. Although we smile, she dances. For our life are with our dear father. Whom God has taken away. Home is sad, O God, how dreary. Lonesome, lonesome, every spot; Listening for the voice of father. Silent, for we hear him not. Gone, but not forgotten. DODSON...In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Alice Dodson, who departed this life one year ago, March 29th, 1916. Gune, but not forgotten. One year has passed, my heart still sore, As time pass on, I miss her more; Ged called her home, it was His will But in my heart he still sat. His memory is as dear today As in the hour she passed away. By her devoted daughter. Florence Dodson. HARRIIS...In sad and loving remembrance of my dear sister-in-law, Alexine Harris, and aunt, who died one year ago, March 31st, 1916. You are not forgotten. Nor will you ever be; As long as life and memory last. We will remember thee. By Ella Fountain and sons. 62 Winters Ave., Catonsville, Md. CARROLL...In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father, Chas. H. Carroll, who departed this life, six years ago, March 191. Dear is the grave where father lies. Sweet is memory, which never shall fade. Rosus may whither, leaves fade and die. Others may have forgotten you, But shall By his devoted daughter. Mrs. Lillie May Jackson, Little Rock, Ark WANTED! 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I've been thinking of the ladies who are enthusiastically contemplating lot gardening this summer and as I have been pretty successful with my gardening in an amateurish way I came to the conclusion that some of the things I have found out after years of hard work, may help to make some one else's row a little easier to hoe. As we know constant 'or only' is productive of good results—often after weeks of hard work our garden is almost a failure. A drought is hard to fight, but only good drainage can overcome a too wet season. overcome I have found in making garden with only a small plot allowed to get the best results and to have salads and vegetables in succession is to plant the earliest seed obtainable. It is alright to plant crops for Fall when you have plenty of space, but with only a small space. I get the earliest seeds that can be bought. my first seeds planted are lettuce, peas, carrots, parsnips, beets, spinach, onion sets, and one row of early cabbage. My bed is spaded and thoroughly raked and levled. Soil enriched the year before with natural fertilizer—I find gives best results, as its use the same year for such vegetables as beets, carrots, parsnips often causes uneven or seraggy roots instead of smooth solid roots. Stable fertilizer is one of the best materials to furnish both organic matter and fertility to the lot garden reinforced by the use of commercial fertilizers. If you find your plot very clayey it can be greatly improved by an application of coal ashes, it helps to keep the ground from hardening. There is no fertility in coal ashes, but it makes clay soil more productive and easier cultivated. Ground so treated and with the help of the help of fertilizers soon becomes good and loamy. From now on it will not hurt the vegetables. You may need, only a hard freeze will effect any of them and they can all be planted from April first to August. Radish, beets and peas can be planted the last of March. Spinach is one of the most healthful of vegetables used as greens. It can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. Two rows 12 feet in length is enough to plant at one time in a small garden. It is a crop that must be used in as little pickings as it soon develops flower spikes when it is not at its best for table use. It should be sown every two weeks, and the plants kept well thinned out. Parsipin seed is sown in rows 18 inches apart, so as early as ground can be worked. As I never hove my parsipin only pull the weeds from among them and loosen the soil a little with a small hand weeder, and it is a vegetable that is not usable until fall. I transplant lettuce between the rows with excellent results and often I sow rudish seed in the same row with the parsipin seed to break the crust of the soil so the parsipin plant can get thru. I use the small round or turnip radish and prefer the white tipped early scarlet as it matures quickly and does not go to seed so quickly as some sorts, and the tops are not very large. Radish tops make excellent greens. If you do not use rudish seed to break the ground take the soil gently a couple of times during the germination of seed. This often means the plants to the center of the plants to 4 to 5 inches apart in the rows. Seed must not be old. Parsipins may be left in the ground all winter freezing improves their quality and gives them a delicious sweet taste. I never use parsipins out of my garden until after the ground freezes. During the winter I dig a few for use when warm days loosen up the frozen ground but I leave the most of them until the last of March, when the snow is nearly gone and the ground has been loosened by the warm weather they are then delicious. The Early Round or Hollow Crown are both good varieties, but around here the Hollow Crown is preferred. Roots prefer a rich soil. They can either be sown in rows and then thinned to about four inches apart or be stuck one seed each 5 inches apart. Plants pulled can be transplanted and will make a second crop. Carrots should be planted in a good soil in 5 inches apart. Plants will come up in 5 inches apart. Plants thickly as soon as soil can be worked and thin out about two to three inches between plants. I usually plant the early Spring Horn. My early garden plot is a piece of ground about thirty feet long and eighteen feet wide. After preparing the soil—I usually plant about two quarts of onion sets in rows just ten inches apart. Next two rows of carrots, and two rows of parsnips and four rows of peas each one of these rows are 16 feet long. There is a foot space at each end of the row. The peas used are the American Wonder and Little Gem, which require no staking or brush and are prolific bearers and fine quality. Two rows of spinach, two rows of early cabbage plants one foot apart each way. I plant radishes with my parsnips in the same rows and scatter a paper of seed bread cast thru my onion bed. Along the edge in the space left vacant—I sow a plot of parsley the seed of which should be soaked over night in lukewarm water. The plot is usually a foot wide and two feet long. Starting from the edge of my parsley plot I proceed to stick bees for fences apart. Just pick one seed at a time with the first finger and thumb and push it down about 2 inches one 10 cent package will make two rows all around the entire bed along the sides of my bed I sow my lettuce seed sowing first the early Grand Rapids lettuce which I've found to be the best of the loose leaf lettuce. In a couple of days I sow the Soliummanden lettuce which stands the extreme heat well and the Big Boston lettuce both excellent head lettuce which insures lettuce for use until July. The last of July I sow again and have lettuce until the last of October. Where it is used in quantities it can be sowed with excellent quality. ment results every two weeks. In May, when all danger of frosts are past, when the rest of my early bed in three rows of beds, I usually the Sure Crop string waxed beans and three to five hills of cucumbers. My cucumbers I sow in hills two feet apart each way, and put over them when planted boxes covered with netting to protect from bugs, and which are allowed to stay until the plants touch the top of the netting which is eight inches high when they are removed and cucumbers hilled up. They should be hoed at the least every five days until they start to run. For table use the Early White Spine is the best. For pickling the White Spine or Henderson's Cove and Crisp sown the 21st day of June gives excellent results. To the amateur gardener I advise the buying of tomato, cabbage, pepper and cauliflower plants. Tomato plants can be bought for 20 to 25c a dozen; cabbage plants from 40 to 50c a hundred and cauliflower and pepper plants, the former 80c a dozen and the latter 10 to 15c each. I am hoping some one thing in the above article may help the gardeners in their efforts to get results. THE WOMAN'S PART IN THE PRESENT CRISIS As I read the editorials in the last issue of the Afro-American, I could not help but wonder now many of our women realize how much days upon them. In the article in which the Editor says "Sooner or later the majority of the colored people are going to learn how not to be sanctified, and good and puppy like" I could not help but wish that the time would be "Sooner" and not later and that the women would cause the awakening. The sooner our people realize that because a man's skin is white, he is only a man, and that the can be any man's equal if he tries, and not only develops a bump of opinion of his own, but lets the white man see that he has as much to that opinion as he has, the better it will be for all concerned. I don't doubt for one minute that Mr. Spingarn, Dean Pickens and all the others who are supporting them think they are perfectly right in sanctioning the Jim Crow Camp for preparedness, but I can't for the life of me see the use of it. If the men who now hold commissions in the army are not worthy of promotion in service after such services as they rendered in Mexico and Cuba then all the preparedness in the world will not make the government recognize him any more or any quicker than he already has. With me my love of race is greater than any love of the government, and I believe in the things my race has stood for and the great men of my race has fought and died for. Race is a thing to be reckoned with and a nation progresses as its race dictates. We women are human beings and our color is not making us any the less such—and we are struggling along with other human beings to make a living and be happy. I've got a feeling that I want to help make this whole thing a success for our race. I want to have a hand in it, not only for myself, but for everyone else. To me—if I thought or knew my husband or brothers were among the same thing to help make that camp a lasting disgrace. And I think any woman who stands for that kind of a disgrace, and keeps still while her husband, brothers or father is being trained to be used as a cat's paw or a doormat for the white race or albums or whatever they choose to call themselves, excres more for the locks of the men in Uncle Sam's uniform than she does for her race. It is no use for us to shilly-shilly about it, we need to begin now and fight, fight for all that is in us for the better way. I believe that just as soon as a man loses his sense of race and nationality he loses a lot of his social force. He needs the sense for his propelling power. Love of race—when a man or woman lacks that or hasn't it he backs something very fine, like family pride and honor. Our sense of race is the keynote to our character. And just so much as the Negroes have lost that sense, have they lost the grip on the trend of the nation. We are the type that can't do without it. What are the women going to do about it? Are you going to sanction your men joining the army and be sergeated—separate camps, separate orders, separate place to fight. President Wilson and all his aides will be only too glad to avail themselves of your help if the other nations call his bluff and when it comes to a show down will forget all about your color, if you make him forget. But being willing to submit to sergeated camps for training will not bring you the recognition you demand. And do you think for one minute that you will receive the same training the white camp gets? If you do you are mis-taken. It will be just like the white woman who had classes for hair dressing and manicuring the morning class for colored girls and the afternoon class for white girls. There was two sisters and one being very fair and the other brown, one attended the morning class and the other the white class and atheo they were guaranteed the white class, would come from the white class, would come from the white class and would to teach the one, and morning class things about the work that was not so much as hinted at in the morning class, and so it would be with the separate camp. "But they are compelled by law to give them the same instruction" you say—Law—what law? The white man makes no law except to break it. And his honor—noooh—he will steal any woman he wants whether she be maid, wife or widow—black or white. He will steal his own people's money, he will lie, he will cheat. Where he is not afraid, he has no honor, only when he is afraid—does he discover he has any honor. And as for the law—Bat—what does he care. He is a law unto himself. Wake up women and help to fight for your rights and don't submit to your men folks making door mats and cat's paws of themselves. NIGHT SCHOOLS CLOSED The public night schools closed for the season this week. While the attendance has been somewhat smaller this year than usual, the principals report effective work as having been done. The closing exercises of the Colored Evening High School were held at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Tuesday evening, Rev. Dr. J. A. S. Cole delivering the address to the students. Certificates were awarded 200 pupils. An exhibition of the work done in manual training on braunshoe work at the school Wednesday night. Mason A. Hawkins is head of the school. At the other night schools exercises marked the closing. Messrs. George A. Owens, William H. Lee, Joshua Maxwell and Henry J. Browne were the principals of the other night schools. The colored people of Nashville, Tenn., placed 59 of their automobiles at the disposal of the Tennessee Legislature recently, so that they could visit the Agricultural and Industrial State School for Negroes. IF IT IS A CARPENTER OR A CABINET MAKER YOU ARE LOOK- ING FOR, BY ALL MEANS SEE GILBERT FIRST 1320 Drulil Hill Avenue Phone Mad. 842. 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. 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KONGO AGENTS & BARBERS CAN MAKE $10 A DAY! 1000 AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR INFORMATION. C. PITTSBURGH, PA. 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. _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 W They can be had for cash or only payments or have your old RUID HILL AVE. SON 4984 W ENFIELD PILNER'S SKIN WHITENER A SHELLY STREET MARKET CLEVELAND, OHIO, COMMUNITY SALON OF SKIN MADE BY JACOB WINCY CO. ALANTA, OH SKIN WHITENER SHELLY STREET MARKET CLEVELAND, OHIO, COMMUNITY SALON OF SKIN MADE BY JACOB WINCY CO. ALANTA, OH Quality Picture Corporation Presents Francis X. Breshman and Beverly Bayne Sweetest Stars in "The Great Secret" Featuring Pearl White, Ralph Kellard Theodore Freebus and Marie Wayne, after Pearl's disappearance, Major Brent was summoned to Bertha Bonns apartments. He does not know that the locket containing her signed photograph, Bertha Bonns" one hold upon him as been stolen from the Silent Menace. Episode 3 "THE HIDDEN HAND" Universal Presents L. C. Schumway and Fred Helsey in "BRUTE FORCE" Featuring Jane Bernoudy and Geo. Pierce. Big U Production. "THE CALL FOR HELP" Featuring Bettie Schade, Maire Wal- camp and Val Paul. 2nd Episode of Vitagraph Romantic Serial. Nestor Comedy "THE SECRET KINGDOM" ENTITLED With Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, Edith Roberts, Priscilla Dean. "ROYALTY AT RED WING" Tells how after twenty years, Philip Barr, the rightful king of Alania, but entirely in ignorance of the fact, ing been raised on Red Wing's branch, Arizona, by Peter Barr, whom he believes to be his father, rescues from the clutches of a frontier and man Julia Slamond, who is in reality Princess Julia, only daughter of Samond. Pathe Presents Geraldine O'Brien in "A WOMAN'S FIGHT" Out of the night shadows into the bright lights of the city emerged the frail girl grown cynical by the never ending struggle for an existence on the only path left open to her. A puppet of rich men's pleasures, buffeted about by man-made laws, why couldn't she accept the veiled offer made as a wager, to act as maid? MR. FULLER PEP He goes to the country for a rest. A Gold Seal Feature "SOULS UNITED" Featuring Violet Mersereau and Harry Benham, both Universal Stars. By great request we are going to show "THE JOCKEY OF DEATH" the most daring rides, which you all know who have seen it. One of the greatest shows that the Carey has ever shown in 5 reels. It is a show that everyone should see. on Friday, April 6th. Don't miss the Colored Comedy. All Colored Actors and Actresses. SATURDAY Mutual presents one of the most wonderful serials being shown in the city Featuring Marie Walcamp, with Eddie Polo, Jack Hott, G. Raymond Nye and Bertram Grassby. "THE VAMPIRES" Chapter 8 Universal's big serial "PURPLE MASK" The great international serial of romance, adventure and patriotism, released by Pathe, with Mrs. Vernon Castle as star, was shown in the grand ball room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New York. This was arranged for members of literary, art and dramatic circles of the city. Featuring Grace Cunard and Francis Ford The next morning Kelly returns Mrs. VanNuysegwels and meeting Pat remarks on 'er likeness to the Apache girl. So se time later Mrs. VanNuyse loses her fortune. Pat comforts her aunt and promises help. Universal presents Allen Houban with Little Zoe Rae in theaters this summer. Imp Dramatic Feature Agnes Wilson with M. K. Wilson in "A SLAVE OF FEAR" R If it is quality, see it at the Dunbar Central Ave. near Monument St. WEEK OF APRIL 2ND Monday: "A Woman's Fight" A Red Feather Feature. "GHOST HOUNDS" by Ham and Bud. "THE DAWN OF WISDOM" Tuesday: Triangle presents "BETWEEN MEN" Featuring WM. S. HART, better known as "Two Gun Hicks" Admission 5c A Keystone, "DIZZY HEIGHTS AND DARING HEARTS" THURSDAY—William Fox presents Ormi Hawley in "WHERE LOVE LEADS." Fox Comedy "SOCIAL PIRATES" Friday: Pathe Presents "Patria," 5th episode Featuring Mrs. Vernon Castle. Also a Five Reel Red Feather. SATURDAY: LIBERTY Serial, Universal, Episode 20 "FAT AND FICKLE" "THE WAY OF PATIENCE" Coming THE SECRET KINGDOM "The Double Cross Mystery" 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 WEEK OF APRIL 2nd --- Admission only 10c. FIRST APPEARANCE IN BALTIMORE SMITH AND KING THE BIG FEATURE ACT DIRECT FROM THE WEST 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 . Regent Theatre Pennsylvania avenue Opp. Pitcher St. CLINTON T. JOHNSON, MANAGER THOMPSON'S ORCHESTRA COMING FOR WEEK BEGINNING APRIL 2nd Vaudeville: Afternoon 3.30 Evenings 7.30 and 9 o'clock SUPPER SHOW 5 TO 7.30. Photo Plays Only The High Brown Girls A FASCINATING MEDLEY OF MIRTH AND SONG The Phenomenal PRIMMA DONNA, The Great De ROSE THE OCTOROON ELTINGE Two Black Dots THE ECCENTRIC PAIR PHOTO PLAY MONDAY—Kalem presents Marin Sais and True Boardman in "THE GIRL FROM 'FRISCO" Episode No 25, the last chapter of this great serial and 1st chapter of "THE AMERICAN GIRL" Featuring our same favorite in "The Black Rider of Tasajara" A Screaming Ham and Bud Comedy TUESDAY- Vitagraph Presents Charles Richmond & Dorothy Kelly in "THE SECRET KINGDOM" 5th Episode "CARRIAGE CALL 101" Black Cat Feature entitled "THREE WAYS OUT" George Larkins & Ollie Kirby in "THE TRAP" Grant Police Reporter Vim Comedy "POKES AND JABS" WEDNESDAY---The Regent Presents another Big Ivan Production "A FOOL'S PARADISE' In 6 Reels featuring Chrystina Mayo, Joseph Burke and Paula Shay and all-star cast. Dont miss this day. A good Comedy. THURSDAY: OUR SPECIAL FEATURE DAY. !SELIG OFFERS TOM SANTSCHI, supported by an All-star Cast including Mary Charlson in. "THE COUNTRY THAT GOD FORGOT" This being a Red Seal Play we advise our many friends and patrons to take advantage of this big smashing story of the West, showing a man's love for a woman. This being another of our classy production. Don't miss Thursday at The Regent. FRIDAY---Pathe presents Pearl White in the Military Mystery Drama "PEARL OF THE ARMY" Episode No. 9 "THE MONROE DOCTRINE" A two-reel Essanay Drama, IS MARRIAGE SACRED, entitled "DESERTION AND NON-SUPPORT." Featuring Marguerite Clayton, Edward Arnold and Lillian Drew, and our great railroad favorite, Helen Gibson, in "THE SIDE-TRACKED SLEEPER." Also Vim Comedy. SATURDAY---Regent Presents the Great War Picture in five massive parts, "DEFENSE OR TRIBUTE." The spectacle of the hour. Now while the whole country from end to end is adamde with patriotism come and see this mighty production. It is of tremendous value. Naval scenes, submarines, European battlefields, etc. See this and the impression will never be forgotten. Also an extra Comedy. COMING-The sensation of the Picture World, "ARE PASSIONS IN-HERITED." For every man, woman and child. STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET. NEAR BOND If Its GOOD See It At The STAR TOM AND ELSIE RELANEY In their Singing and Comedy Act Extra Added Attraction Lawrence & Lawrence DIRECT FROM NEW YORK Monday: Pearl of the Army No. 9. Open 2 P.M. Tuesday, The Phantom, featuring Frank Keenan Also Two reel Keystone Comedy Open 6 P.M. Wednesday: Vampires, No. 8 Open 6 P.M. Thursday: "Children in the House" Open 6 p.m. Also a 2 Reel Keystone Comedy. FRIDAY, "PURPLE MASK," Episode 12. Open 6 P.M. ALSO AN EBONY COMEDY All Colored Actors Saturday: The Great Secret, No. 4, Featuring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne MONDAY AND SATURDAY, MATINEE 2 p.m. MOTION PICTURES AND VAUDEVILLE Admission 5 c. Special Colored Pictures Every Friday. All Colored Actors THE NEW PASTIME MOTION PICTURE THEATRE 407 W. Lexington St., near Eutaw Now open under New Management. Vaudeville Evenings at 7 VAUDEVILLE ROCK PILE AND DOLLAR BILL Comedy, Singing, Dancing and Talking SPECIAL PICTURES Monday: "A RACE WITH DEATH," featuring Helen Gibson. Tuesday: Ending of "THE SHIELDING SHADOW" and beginning of "THE SECRET KINGDOM." Wednesday: "Pearl of the Army," 5th Episode Thursday: "THE GIRL FROM FRISCO." 15th Episode Friday: Knickerbocker 3-reel feature, "Master of Her Soul." Saturday: "PATRIA," 3rd Episode. Featuring Mrs. Vernon Castle. "A Journey to Nowhere." Coming "DOUBLE CROSS MYSTERY" and Comedy, "THE SHOOTEN- EST MAN IN TOWN." ADMISSION 5 CENTS TO ALL Open 2.30 to 11 P. M. J. THOMAS PITTS, Manager STARLIGHT BOOKS NOW OPEN FOR DATES STEAMER STARLIGHT & BROWN'S GROVE All persons desiring choice dates are hereby notified to make application at once. Do not forget the usual demand for good order. No objectionable organization need apply for dates. 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. QUEEN THEATRE HENRY H. LEE, Manager D. C. LEE, Operator WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 2nd Monday, Crimson Stain Mystery, episode No. 7 "Little Partner" "Two Small Town Romeos" Open at 4 P. M. Tuesday, Liberty Serial, episode No. 11 "Their Dark Secret" "Circle of Death" Open 2 P. M. Wednesday, Helen Gibson In a Great Railroad Serial "Shooting His Art Out" "Scratched" Open 4 P. M. Thursday, Pearl of the Army, episode No. 7 "Ivy and the Oak" "So this is Paris" Weekly No. 49 Open 4 P. M. SPECIAL--FOR GOOD FRIDAY Friday, Mary Magdalene, 10 Reels IN 3 PARTS "In the dead of Night" "Its Great to be Married" "Green Eyes" 4 P. M. Admission this day only, 2 to 5 P. M., 5c. 5 to 11 P. M., 10c. to A! Saturday, Patria, No. 4, Mrs. Vernon Castle "Fighting Joe" "It Sounds Like a Kiss" "Sammy Johnson and the Wonderful Lamp" Open 2 P. M. Coming--The American Girl, The Daughter of Daring, by Helen Gibson ADMISSION 5 CENTS FOR SALE New Suburban Homes THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY EVER OFFERED IN THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SUBURBAN SECTION THE STREETS OF THE CITY Park Heights & Belvedere Aves. We have over 50 New 2-Story houses for sale on terms to suit you. Cheap Expenses, County Taxes, large Porch Fronts, Artesian Well Water, 5 cent carfare 18 minutes ride from City Hall 1415 Myrtle Ave. Phone, Mad. 3664-W. Or write me and I will cheerfully give you all particulars. 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