The Afro-American

Maryland's Best. The Afro-American is the oldest, largest and newsiest weekly Newspaper in Maryland. VOL. XXVI. No. 16. CHRISTMAS AT CAMP MEADE Measeis Prevents Many Balti- Boys From Spending the Christmas Holidays At Home. DIGGING TRENCHES Soldiers at Camp Meade Are Being Taught How to Blind Enemy. At Home. Camp Mendez, Md. December 28.—The boys here are still rubbing their stomachs and thinking of the good Christmas dinner that Uncle Sam provided for their enjoyment. This was augmented by lacks of good things from the people "back home." Many of the men were unable to get forthought, but friends and relatives flocked to the camp, bringing along Christmas goodies. The men that were able to go home report having a good time. Christmas day was spent in various diversions, and the boys who will have to remain here on New Year's day are booking forward to a taste of some more of Uncle Sam's liberality. Lieutenant Roger has been receiving congratulations this week on having taken a Baltimore girl for his bride. He smiles as he receives the greetings and salutations. J. Logan denkins, of Baltimore, who is caterer at the base hospital, was surprised by the Christmas gift of a handsome watch from the waiters employed under him. HALITIMORE BOYS QUARANTINED had their Battery D. field artillery had their Christmas plans some what spoiled this week, when an epidemic of measles caused their being quarantined. A number had planned to spend their Christmas at home. They will be denied forthought until the ban has been lifted. The battery lost its company commander this week when Capt. W. E. Ostomeyer was transferred to another post. Several Teenammans were transferred with him. The boys of Battery D greatly regret the loss of Captain Ostomeyer as he was, considered a prince among them. They regarded his great interest as being largely responsible for their progress in drill work. It is said that the captain has never been in charge of a military unit which failed to capture the competition prize, and Battery D was no exception when it defeated the headquarters' company for the honors of the regiment. BAND BEING RECRUITED Through the influence of Bandmaster A. J. Thomas, have been transferred to the 363rd Infantry Band; Prince Venable, former bandmaster and director of the Blinging Pros; Church Band; Terfoy Williams, the trombonist, formerly with the Commonwealth Band; Baltimore. Charles Wolfe, formerly co-director with the Commonwealth Band, Baltimore. Ronald Payne, former trap drummer with the Sympathia Musical Organization, Baltimore. Leon McRae, of Baltimore, who sang bass with the Biddle University Quintet for four years and played bass violin in the orchestra of the University for two years. CAMP MEADE SIDELIGHTS Mrs. Hattie Wilson, of Baltimore, visited Drum Major G. C. Widgeon Wednesday of last week. Harold White, Chaude Blackman and Charles Wreen have received warrants as battalion sergeant majors. Sergt. Ericsson C. Brown and Corral "Al" Eabb are much out over the fact that they have been quarantined. J. Theodor Commodore has been transferred from the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia and assigned to the headquarters of the 368th Infantry as clerk and Lieut. Walter Webb was in Baltimore filling out his questionnaire for the selective draft. As he is already in "it was no use for his asking for to be out" as he put it: "Uncle Sam already has me." The men have been introduced to trench digging this week. Camp Meade. Dec. 21. 1917. Mr. William White, Hotel Emerson, Baltimore. Md. My dear Sir: In behalf of the Baltimore boys, the undersigned wish to thank you for your kindness of a few days ago in presenting us with the tobacco. There are several times the gifts are made to persons when the commercial value is nothing to be compared to the amount of pleasure derived from them. If anything is precious to a soldier, it is tobacco; and if the donors COMEORT COMMITTEE TO CARE FOR MARTYRED SOLDIERS' WIDOWS Washington, D. C. December 26.—The National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee, which has headquarters in this city, at 1105 You Street, and of which Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, is president, and J. C. Napier and Ralph W. Tyler, treasurer and secretary, respectively, has issued the following statement relative to the intention of providing relief for the families of the colored soldiers executed at Ft Sam Houston. "No entitlement in many years has so depressed the colored people of this country as the execution of the thirteen colored soldiers of the 24th U. S. Infantry at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and the sentencing of forty-one others to life imprisonment. It was a tragedy that could not help but cut deep into our hearts. "While, at this time, we are not questioning the right of the government to inflict so severe and summary punishment upon men who before had rendered valiant service to the country, while wearing the uniform of an American Soldier, and while we do not purpose to waver in our loyalty to the only country we know, we feel all that it is the innocent who must suffer most; that the families of those executed and imprisoned soldiers will soon be suffering for the necessities of life. "Informatively, and tragically unfortunate, the government that took from these families a support, has no provision for caring for the families left dependent; so it is up to the race to offer support in these bereaved families. The National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee has decided that out of the $2,000,000 being raised for the relief of dependents of colored soldiers, it will provide for the families of the men who were executed and imprisoned, under sentences in Fort Sam Houston last week, and we call upon the coloured people of the country to respond quickly to our appeal for contributions, giving what they can, if but the widow's mite. Those thirteen colored soldiers met death stolidly, as statically as John Brown at Harper's Ferry; those forty-one sentenced to imprisonment for life met their fate uninhunchingly, now let us cheerfully, loyally, and quickly respond to the appeal for funds to aid their bereaved and needy families. We owe this as a duty to the men who drank to the drums from the cup of bitterness. Let every colored man, woman, and child now show race loyalty by responding quickly." DR. DEMBY ELECTED BISHOP Is Chosen To Supervise Colored Epics Little Rock, Ark. December 26—At a special election of the white Episcopal Council of Arkansas, held this month, Archdeacon Edward T. Demby was elected suffragan bishop for Arkansas. The election was in accordance with the recently adopted policy of the Protestant Episcopal Church to allow such diocese as desired to elect suffragan bishops for colored parishes. Archdeacon Russell of Lawrenceville, Va., was chosen a few months ago be declared. Archdeacon Demby was at one time a minister in the A. M. E. Church and served as dean of the Theological department of Paul Quoin College in Waco, Texas. White pastoring at Memphis, Tennessee, he was ordained to the Episcopal Church. As a man of training, is considered his bishopman and has always outspoken for the rights of the race. The election of Dr. Demby will have to be ratified by a majority of the bishops as well as by a majority of the standing committee of the Protestant Episcopal Convention. could have been present to have seen the manner in which the gifts were received they would have been more than satisfied that they had done much towards lightening the hearts of those who are in the service of their country. There is no more appreciative person than a soldier; there is in fact, an unexplainable something in the life of the Army that softens the hardest of men when their finer instincts are arroused; and yet, hardens them so that exposure and suffering are two fold pleasures when endured for the land of their birth. If you will permit we will consider this a little Xmas gift with the hope that a few years hence when the Huns have been finally subdued, we will all enjoy one of those good old, time Christmas together and the bloody times of today will be scarcely remembered. Again in behalf of those for whom you have done more than you can at this time realize, we thank you and extend you an invitation to meet and when in our rough so farway we will try to repay you a roast in part. We wish you continued success and good health and we beg to remain. Yours sincerely. HARVEY W. YOUNG JAMES S. DAVIS BALTIMORE, MD., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 1917. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CHECK FROM US WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB EAC LRS ASK LOR 08F PAN Committee Tells Governor Harrington of Ueeds of Teachers in The Rural Com- That the pay of the county school teacher had not materially increased in the past 25 years, and in some instances had actually decreased, was the substance of an argument made by a committee from the Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association before Governor Emerson Harrington. The committee which was composed of Mosses, George L. Murphy, Walter W. Washington, Howard E. Young, Jesse L. Nicholas and Henry J. Lowers, waited on the Governor last Saturday in an effort to secure his interest and cooperation in raising the minimum wage scale of the colored teachers to $299. Howard E. Young, who acted as socksmith for the committee illuminated the Governor on the problems that confronting the colored teachers in the county counties of the Governor. He showed that the average monthly salary of the county teacher was only $28.08 as compared with $24.68, or an increase of $4.03. The monthly salary in one county, he said, was only $17.00, while in some of the counties, the pay of the school teacher had actually decreased in the past quarter of a century. Mr. Young declared that while the average cost of living had increased fully one hundred per cent during the past 25 years the average increase of the colored teacher had increased less than 17 per cent. "Such conditions," said the speaker, "are bound to drive from the ranks of colored county teachers those who are capable of imparting proper instructions to colored children, or else render those who remain inefficient by compelling them to supplement their measure pay in such ways as to make the work of teaching a mere incident in their daily lives." Bringing the average annual salary of the colored teachers (which is the minimum for white teachers of third grade, without experience) will require $75,000. Such a cann would be sufficient to bring the average monthly pay from $25.88 to $38.28, a small increase, when the tremendous increased cost of living is taken into account. The Governor seemed to be deeply impressed with the conditions as told Mr. Young and asked that the needs of the county be presented in writing. We are pleased to announce that Miss Edna West, of Amacosta, is the winner of our contest. Miss West caught the spirit of our slogan, which was to place the Afro-American in every home. She is a little girl of high school age and has shown the boys what a girl really can do. Miss West started with fifty copies and made an increase of 270 which brings her up to 220. Cambridge, Mr. J. B. Turner, agent, comes in second. Starting with 106, he increased 209, now selling 200 copies. Ellicott City also, has done exceptionally well increasing each week. Miss Jessie Scott started with 12 copies and increased 133 copies making her sale now 145 copies. Because Ellicott City has done so remarkable in the contest the Circulation Department decided to give Miss Scott the third prize which will be $2.50. The circulation manager found real pleasure waiting for returns each week. On our wall were large charts which kept tally for each agent and his increase. Our increase during the contest has netted over nine hundred. We wish to commend all our agents for their splendid work in the contest. The following is the number increased by the agents: Annecosis 270 Cambridge 200 Ellicott City 133 Millersville 90 Snailbury 55 Snow Hill 25 Wilmington 23 Euston 20 ```markdown ``` COLORED B ANCH OF RED CROSS GETS OVER 700 MEMBERS The Red Cross drive for membership, which came to a close Christmas day resulted in over 750 persons joining that organization through the colored branch and as all the books have not as yet been reported it is expected that the number will run near to one thousand. Never before has so much interest been shown in an organization and the way the colored people of Baltimore rallied to the call for ten million members was a surprise to all. The Colored Branch of the Maryland Council for Defense secured over 600 members, bringing the total up to 1500. When all reports are in it is confidently expected that the number will reach over 2,000. At the drug stores, the churches, in The Afro-American office, Red Cross nurses were stationed and people in all walks of life filled in and paid a yearly subscription. On the principal throughfarms, Red Crosses are disphased in many windows, indicating that some one in the house has joined. Of the churches, Rebel seems to be in the lead with, 45 paid-up subscriptions and The Afro-American was responsible for 63 subscriptions. The booth at the Afro-American was in charge of Mrs. Cyrus Marshall, aided by Miss Mable Fourne and Mr. H. Griffon brown. Almost the entire teaching force of the city lined up behind the Red Cross Movement, and the subscriptions reported through Miss Frances L. Murphy, who had been authorized to receive them amounted to $259. Of this amount the children in School 107, and 110 contributed $31. The schools reporting to Miss Murphy were Nos. 11, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 115, 116, 118, 119, 127 Night School and the Colored Training School. Several other schools reported to the Administration Building. Caffee, president of the colored school at Red Cross, was clated at the line showing by Baltimore's colored population and said it showed a fine spirit of patriotism. "The result not only justified the attempt, he said, "but is a splendid tribute to the patriotism of our citizens as well as an evidence of their willingness to do their "bit" in caring for the soldiers at the front." American Negro Academy Holds Annual Meeting in Washington Washington, December 28.—The twenty-first annual session of the American Negro Academy was at the Y. M. C. A., 1816 12th street northwest, next Thursday and Friday. The general theme was "The Migration of the Negro." At the opening session, Thursday morning, reports from officers were received, officers elected for the ensuing year and President Archibald H. Grimke made his annual address. At the afternoon session, Prof. John W. Cromwell will read a paper on "The Movement Before 1866," L. M. Barsaw, of this city, opened the discussion "Migration Since the Civil War" at the evening session. Rev. Dr. Matthew W. Anderson, of Philadelphia, will open the discussion "Some Phases of the Movement in Philadelphia. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, presented a "Statistical Study of the Northern Movement of the Negro from 1860 to 1916" at the Friday afternoon session. Rev. Robert W. Bagnall, of Cleveland, co., read a paper on "Some Results in the Middle West" at the concluding session in the evening. Discussions followed the reading of each paper. BALTIMORE BOYS TO LEAVE ANNISTON, ALA. That the First Separate Company, of Maryland, now stationed at Camp McClellan, Ala., may be sent "ever there" in the near future is indicated by orders for the company to pack up for Newport News, Va. First Lieutenant Henry Ryan, Second Lieutenant Harris, Sergeant Jerome Crediti and a number of other members of the company were in the city during the holidays, visiting relatives and friends here. Some of the men who arrived here late in the week with the intention of staying five days, received word to report to camp at once. HOSPITAL HAS GOOD REPORT MORE MONEY NEEDED The report of Provident Hospital which has just gone to press for the year 1917 shows that the institution has experienced the most successful year in its history. Institutions generally have commenced to realize the need of a first class hospital for the colored people and have called to the support of Provident Hospital in a commendable way. During the past year 170 medical cases, and 129 surgical cases were treated at the hospital and there were 90 operations. The average number of persons per day in the institution for the year was 14. In the dispensary, 225 persons received treatment, there were three-eight accident cases and 25 operations. The number of deaths resulting from all the cases treated during the year was only eleven. In connection with the hospital there is a training school for nurses and there are at present five students located there, receiving instruction under the following physicians: Desc. Wip, Cargill, W. H. Monument, J. G. McNaele, E. V. Fitzgerald, W. T. Carr, J. W. H. Wright, R. C. Chissell, S. B. Hughes, H. S. McCard, H. F. Brown and G. L. Hall. FINANCES GOOD The report also shows that the hospital received $1.5,00 from the State of Maryland. $2,390.82 from patients; $359.02 from donations; $452.46 from entertainments and $24.21 from miscellaneous sources. The amount paid out during the year amounted to $5,052.63. Of this amount $2,23.17 was paid on the mortgage debt and 149.78 in interest. The present mortgage indebtedness on the hospital is $1,820.24 with $266.15 for other expenses. The present condition of the hospital is due, in a very large measure to the efficient management of Dr. Harry F. Brown, the superintendent. Coming to the hospital two years ago, he entered enthusiastically upon the work of building up the institution. Under his direction new beds were added, the operating room put in first-class condition, floors varnished, and the affairs of the institution put on a business basis. Today a strict record is kept not only of every case that comes into the hospital for treatment, but their progress is recorded and filed. Visiting hours have been established and strictly adhered to, with the result that the hospital will compare favorably with other institutions of its kind in the city. The rooms are clean, sanitary and cheerful and large increasing number of patients are treated in a decent and efficient manner. OM US CLUB anker ts. TREET MEMBERS The Colored American has every reason to take courage. The past year may have taken something away, but it gave more than it took. From the Twenty-fourth Infantry we have lost three score of the best soldiers in the world, who up to the bear-baiting of Houston, had an enviable record for discipline and soldierly courtesy.—But we have gained the unprecedented total of 700 commissioned officers in the United States Army and have an equal status for service in the ranks. We have heard the greatest Court in the land by an obiter dictum, reaffirm its approval of ordinary "Jim-Crowism."—But the same Court at the same time wiped out the very worst form of "Jim-Crowism" in the segregation ordinance and removed from us the threat of an American Chetto. We had in East St. Louis a supremely savage effort to beat us back industrially.—But far from being beaten back, we have broken down the industrial wall that hemmed us in the Southeast, and have sent our hardy cohorts to every industrial centre of the greatest industrial nation. We have Chester in Pennsylvania, and Memphis in Tennessee! O yes, Memphis with all the savage instincts that still infest its purue.—But we also have Detroit in Michigan, and we still have and have still better the Harlem in New York City; The Harlem! We have to pay more for our butter and eggs.—But we have more to pay with. What boots it to the colored man if eggs be a dime a dozen and his wages so low and his chance to work so slim that he cannot spare the ten cents? It were far better, for him that eggs should sell at fifty cents a dozen, if he can earn from three to five dollars a day. We are still stalked by the shadow of government-departmental segregation.—But in substance we are represented in every department of government service, and have a high civil officer in the War Department. As a racial element in the World War we have earned the hate of Germany.—But we have deepened the love of France. And one of the acknowledged assets of America is our loyalty and magnanimity. Like all the gentler folk of the world we stand horrified and aghast at this World War and world murder.—But the Colored American has gained, in both material and immaterial goods, and will gain proportionately more from this world conflict, perhaps, than any other single element in the world. "THY WILL BE DONE." double role of Superintendent of Nurses and chief clerk, has worked wonders with the departments under her, and her presence on the staff of the hospital has done much to make the work successful. HOSPITAL NEEDS SPACE The greatest need of the hospital at present is space. Every available room has been used for beds, and frequently prospective patients have been turned away for lack of space to accommodate them. During the past nine beds have been added, a second ward having twenty occupied. There is also need for a nurses home. At present the quarters of the nurses are located in the hospital, which means that the nurses have no place to indulge in the executive side of the after long hours in the sick room. They cannot even have a graphophone, as it would, poss MR. JOHN W. RICH sibly annoy the patients in the nearby rooms has the past year itself was since the same appropriated by the state more pleasure when compared to the great need and the monsoon work the hospital is engaged. Then the contributions from public, while showing a growth previous years, could easily be mounted. There are several organizations connected directly with the hosp and their work has been推广 of much good. These include: T. Lady Board of Managers, Ms. S. Marshall president, The Lydia library and the Citizens Committee which Dr H. Stanton McDard is president. The latter organize though having done little little caring the past year, has been responsible for large number of improvements. Due to the efforts of the president of the Board of Directors, Mr. J. W. Rich, the hospital has not move the effects of the coal shortage. A cartoon of coal was purchased end in the fall and this supply with sufficient for the needs of the in- tention for several months. The officers of the Board of Di- rectors are: John W. Rich president; Grafton Brown, secretary; resum- W. Jefferson Moore, financial agent. Washington, December 8—An additional battalion, to be composed colored men will be organized in District of Columbia, National Cap- inder Colonel T. A. Dainray. Attending in the interest of the battalion he held at Python's Castle, 12th U. streets, this Sunday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock, when addresses will be delivered by Judge Robert Terre Col. Arthur' Brooks, Colonial Dapr. and others. More than 600 poor children of the city had their hearts gluddened in the Sunday School, room of Metropolitan M. E. Church Monday, when the annual Christmas treat of the Coloured Empty Stucking and Fresh Air Circle took place. Owing to war conditions the circle was not able to treat so many kiddies his formerly. The little ones came from all parts of the city and were chaperoned by teachers and others. One little boy, who lacked carfare, brought his four-year old brother all the way from Madera street on his back. Miss Tad A. Cunningham, president of the circle, made the opening address, welcoming the youngsters. Miss Anna Lee Slade amused the children by her humorous recitals. Miss Martha Boozes recited one of Dumbar's poems, Master Edilard Carroll sang "Old San Clause, and his brother, Julius Carroll, gave two recitations. Addresses to the boys and girls were delivered to the boys and girls of H. Cafeton Elementary School, and William Lay. The little kids received stockings filled with candies, nuts, toys and a number were given shoes and cloths. WILSON-KOGER NUPTIALS Miss Ruth E. Wilson and Lieutenant Linwood L. Koger were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Wilson, 1800 McCulloh street, Monday at 5 p. m. The wedding was a quiet one, only the immediate families of the contracting parties being present. Chapain Edgar A. Love, officiated. As Lieutenant Koger is stationed at Camp Mende, the bride will make her home with her parents for the time being. XMAS DAY AT AMES CHURCH The largest number of people that have ever assembled at Ames Mem. M. E. Church for an early Christmas service, gathered there early Tuesday morning to listen to the vested choir sing its Christmas carols and to hear the pastor preach the Christmas sermon from the theme "Christ in His world." The people began to gather before five o'clock and by six o'clock the hour programmed, for the service to begin, the main auditorium was Rowded. The chair opened the service with the processional "Silent night." Miss Ardella Hawkins and Mr. H. A. Roberts sang solos. The pastor, in his sermon, pointed out the changes that have taken place in all fields of human endeavor and in society since Christ came into the world. Miss Choir is under the direction of Frances P. Smith. Under the program of the choir, Christmas and festive will be made a feature of special interest from year to year and the Christmas carols will be sung each year at the early service. CANTATA DRAWS BIG CROWD A crowd of nearly fifteen hundred passengers packed Jethiel A. M. E. Church last Sunday night to witness the production of the cantata "Bethlehem, or Midnight on the Hills of Idea," rendered by the Sunday school. The musical program consisted of choruses, male quartettes, beets and solos rendered by sixty pieces on costume. The tableau; aerod and his attendants, Angels, shepherds, Shepherdess and Labe in the Manger were presented in a very pleasing manner. The whole play was illuminated by calcium lights. The staging, musical direction and management were under the direction of Mr. Andrew Gassaway, Miss Sarah R. Jackson and Mr. Edward F. Barnett. CANTATA TO BE REPEATED The cantata "Queen Esther," presented at Allen A. M. E. Church, on Thursday evening of last week, was widely presented before a large audience. Mrs. Phoebe Porter and Dr. Fred Young were the soloists. So enthusiastic was the reception of the cantata that there has been a general demand for its reittion. The cantata will be repeated some time in January. Mrs. M. E. Collins, State Deputy of the Independent Order of St. Luke, was in the city this week and attend- of Washington, has just become Pastor Baptist Church. Rev. Juniqray, the pastor is doing much to spread the work. A death chap of $30 was paid recently for a member of the Juvenile Circle, having died within six months of becoming a member. THE LADY OF THE WEST MRS. ANANDA DOCKINS After years of careful study under some of the most noted teachers, Mrs. AnanDA Dockins has opened a studio other home. 1139 N. Carey street, and police, those who are, deserving of moving now, to sing correctly, to play the studio and give her method the guarantees perfect satisfaction. more probable. E. B. N. C. XMAS TREAT WILLIAM L.FITZGERALD REAL ESTATE, FIRE INSURANCE, NOTARY PUBLIC A MESSAGE TO EVERYBODY The East Baltimore Neighborhood Club did its "bit" Christmas morning when thirty children of the neighborhood were given a treat. They assembled at the home of Mr. Bernard Harris, 436 North Eden street, and after rendering an impromptu program of patriotic songs and recitations were wished a Merry Christmas by each member of the club, and went away with arms laden with goodies. The members of the organization are: Misses Mary Allen, Julia Woosting, Lavaleite Witten, Evelyn Henderson, Eanna Westcott and Eddie Levy. Leroy Dauge, Bradford James, Calvin Stewart, Bernard Harris, Otho Keys, Calvin LeCompte and George Mitchell. The officers are: Mr. Luther Mitchell, president; Agnes Mack, vice president; Alice Waring, secretary; Ethel Travers, treasurer. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Price, of Albany, N. Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sara Naomi to Dr. Warren Hale Collie, of West Beach, Fla. The wedding will take place in the near future. Miss Price is a graduate of the Albany High School '13, the Albany Business College '14 and for the past two and a half years has been an employee of the State Civil Service Commission. Dr. Collie is a graduate of the Jacksonville Boys' Academy '14, the University of Pennsylvania '17, and at present is a practicing surgeon dentist in the city of Philadelphia, Pa. MUSICALE AND WHIST PARTY One of the most enjoyable musical and whistle parties of the season was given by Mrs. Musetta Diggs at her residence, 643 N. Pucua street on last Monday evening, December 17. The proceeds were for the benefit of the Tobacco Fund for the soldier boys at Camp Mende. The affair was largely attended and quite a large number of cigarettes, cigars, and packages of tobacco were donated. After an enjoyable evening at the tables, refreshments were served and the guests departed with a distinct feeling of having, done, a charitable act to the soldier boys and themselves. A SUCCESSFUL SUPPER The Women's Section of the Council of Defense, colored section, hold a very successful supper at Nazarite Hall on Wednesday, December 19th, for the purpose of raising funds to remember the soldiers of Frederick County now at Camp Meade on Christmas. The supper was a success in every particular the net proceeds being $5.75. Inspiring addresses were delivered by Rev. J. W. Townes, Dr. U. G. Bourne, Rev. J. S. Flagg and Mrs. C. J. Flagg. On Sunday, December 23rd, Mrs. C. J. Flagg, president; Mrs. M. P. Butler, secretary; Mrs. Florence Diggs Mrs. Emma Makel and Mrs. Alice Davis, of the Council, visited Camp Meade and carried gifts of gloves, cigarettes, cigars, candies and other articles to every Frederick boy in the camp. LEWIS H. DAVENPORT Wishing our friends and patrons a happy and Prosperous New Year. NEW AND SECOND-HAND FURNITURE PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL 1006 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CIGARS, CIGARETTES AND NOTIONS-OF ALL KINDS 1004 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE HIS MARRIAGE A SURPRISE The recent marriage of Norris R. Johnson to Miss Burradine Marshall of Washington. has just became one of his Friends and relatives in this city. To all my friends and patrons a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY SUCCESSOR TO ALEXANDER HEMSLEY UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER CARRIAGES TO HIRE PHONE MR. VERNON 2578 578 WEST BIDDLE STREET The groom came down to this city from New Haven, Conn., about Thanks giving, and spent a few days with his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Johnson, of 1627 W. Lexington street. He left for Washington saying that important business called him there. The marriage followed. On his return to New Haven, Mr. Johnson stopped in the city, but informed one that he had taken unto himself a spouse: That You May have the Happiest Christmas and the Most Prosperous New Year is the wish of JOHN CALDWELL INJURED Mr. John Caldwell, of 1333 North Carney street, was seriously injured on last Saturday evening when an electric car collided with a wagon he was driving, throwin' ghim to the ground. The wagon was completely demolished and the horse so badly hurt that it and to be killed. He received a number of severe bruises and was rushed to the University Hospital, where he now lies in a serious condition. The injured man is the eldest son of Mr. William Caldwell and a brother of Mrs. Annie Caldwell, Smith Mass Edith Caldwell and Mr. Frank Caldwell. 435-437-4371½ DRUID HILL AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD. EXCELLENT SERVICE SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL CABARET DURING THE HOLIDAYS Thanking the Generous Public for their Patronage and Hoping for a Continance of the Same we extend to all A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR W A LONES Perscriptinos a Specialty, Drugs, Toilet Articles Etc. If You Can't Get it at Fennell's, You Can't Get it at all. DRUID HILL AVENUE AND BIDDLE STREET PROVIDENT HOSPITAL BENEFIT As the result of a benefit for Provident Hospital at the Dunbar Theatre his Sunday evening, $22.13 was realized. The affair was under the auspices of the Mid-Week Art Club of which Mrs. Mary Robinson is president and Miss Bertha Camphor, secretary. The ladies presented the money to Dr. Harry F. Brown, superintendent of the hospital on Christmas day. DRUID HILL AVENUE AT OXFORD STREET WISH THEIR PATRONS A MERRY CHRISEMAS AND A HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR Our sincere wish is that you may have every Christmas Joy possible and a Bright, Prosperous and Healthy New Year. MME. M. A. HUNTER QUIETLY MARRIED Miss Deatrice Jones, niece of Mary L. and the late Nate Jones of Riderwood, Md. and Mr. Edward Johns, the son of Rev. E. A. J. Johns, pastor of St. John's Church, Newark, N. J., were quietly married December 19, 1617. Owing to the recent death of the bride's uncle the marriage ceremony was performed at the home of a friend in the presence of the imminent death. ELECTRIC BEAUTY PARLOR & SCHOOL of INSTRUCTION PILLOWS AWARDED 1324 DRUID HILL AVENUE Phone Madison 1642 M May our Suds and Blue Bring Happiness to You. Not because it is an honored custom, but because of the sincerity of our appreciation we take this opportunity to thank you for the part you have played in inourbusiness prosperity the past 12 months and we wish you a good old MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR mediate family and a few friends. The bride was very becomingly gowned, her jewels were a pure old brooch, a gift of Miss Maggie Harper, an heirloom of her family, and her grandmother's wedding bracelet. The visiting friends from Baltimore and vicinity were: Mrs. Cassie Dorssey, Charlotte Dorssey, Mary F. Jones, Mary Sue and Mr. Walter Jones, who went up to give the wedding bracelet. THE AFRO-AMERICAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 1917. Christmas & New Year Greetings Rev. Dr. Branconder, 1821 St. Paul street, says: "Noxosaemia supposes anything I have ever used for burns and any irritation of the flesh." Our business is the handling of property and the writing of Fire Insurance. We have had years of special training and many years of experience in our work. We know how and have the will to do business. Our organization is complete and efficient and our equipment is the most modern. Start the New Year right by placing your business with us. WE CHARGE 5 PER CENT FOR COLLECTING TENTS Noxema Skin Cream is a new discovery for skin troubles; It's not greasy and many people declare it has no effect. Noxema cream eczema, and ladies tell us it keeps their hands free from chaps, and roughness. WILLIAM L. FITZGERALD, 1206 DRUID HILL AVE. Noxema is sold at most drug and department stores in 25c and 50c and $1.00 sizes. A postal will bring you a Noxema-paint book; for children, NOXEMA, CHEMICAL, CO., 1817 North, Charles St., Baltimore, Md. Ad. I wish to thank my friends and patrons for their patronage during the year and hope to merit a continuance of the same. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. MME. KING HAIR DRESSING, MANICURING & MASSAGING PARLORS 1510 PENNA AVE Phone Mad. 3728 M COMBINGS MADE UP MME. M. L. GRAY HAIRDRESSING Electric Massage and Manicuring 1213 PARK AVENUE PHONE. MADISON 4757-W I wish to thank my friends and patrons for their patronage during the during the past year and ask a continuation of the same. WISHING YOU A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR SAMUEL L. BURTON CASH OR CREDIT DEALER IN LADIES AND GENTS' CLOTHING 1108 PENNA AVE., near Hoffman St. Mt. Vernon 3134 Y TO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS:—I wish to thank you for your patronage during the past year. JOHN H. TOADVIN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER WISHING YOU A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 142 WEST HILL STREET 826 DRIVED HILL AVENUE Phones South 422 422-396-X Phone Mt. Vernon 5238 CLARK L. SMITH Attorney & Counsellor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. Residence: 1698 Druid Hill Avenue Phone: Madison 312-W I take this opportunity to thank my friends and patrons for their patronage during the pastyear and solicit your patronage for the future. WISHING YOU A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ARTHUR L. JOHNSON—REAL ESTATE ROY S. BOND Houses for Sale on Easy Terms. See me first. Phone Madison 3864 W 1415 MYRTLE AVENUE LAWYER RESIDENCE: 1411 DRUID HILL AVE Phone: Madison 368-W Hoa every night? To o'clock Office: 328 Courtland Street Milwaukee, WI TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS: We desire to thank you for your patronage; during the year and ask for a continuance of the saponics journey in aerry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Phone Matlson 2981 W. THE HAIRDOM 1228 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE We are out for big business. We have a full line of Household Goods Roll Top Truck, Hall Packs, Bed Steads, Springs and Mattress. WM, H. DODD THE IDEAL DENTAL PARLORS Dealer; in New; and Second-Hand Furniture; Stoves; On Clofts; Mattings; Carpets; Etc.; Packing and Shipping to any part of the city or SEND5 GREETINGS OF A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ITS MANY PATRONS Your patronage has been sincerely appreciated and we are SURE your work is satisfactory, because we have used the BEST professional and business methods to make it so. Our Motto: A pleased Patient. Result: Increased Business O. H. Arnold D. D. S. L. H. Mayer, D. D. S. country. Auto truck for hire. 1131 Pennsylvania Av., Baltimore. C. r. d. Phone. Mt. Venon 4010-J PROF. J. W. ALLEN TONSGRIAL ARTIST Electric Massage Shampooing 420DRUID HILL AVENUE Texarkana, Tex., March 6, 1917. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. Sir: Chicago, Illinois. When I began the use of your pomade, my hair was 15 inches long. After, assist it one year, my hair was $ 1 inches long. It itched and hurt that we have to cut it. It is hard to thick. We need a pomade. I need: Nicole A. Nelson HAIR CUTTING AND SHAVING THAT PLEASES 1417 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Phone 212 Local & Long Dix. 1305 W. Elm Gc This is what Ford's Hair Pomade did for Mrs. Nelson. Who could ask for more? FORD'S HAIR POMADE Guaranteed to contain no vapid, petroleum or any mineral oils or poisonous drugs. The Natural Oil Product FOR HARSH, KINKY, KNAPPY AND UNRULY HAIR, MAKES THE HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE, EASIER TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE, THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT? SOLD FOR FIFTY-NINE YEARS We have thousands of letters praising Ford's Hair Pomade and we would like for you to try it. We believe that you will just ask what these people do after you try it. Just stop for a moment and think—an article sold on the market for fifty-nine years must have marital in order to stand this long and have such enthusiastic users and agents as Mrs. Nelson and many others. GO TO YOUR DRUGSTUD CR AGENT TODAY AND AVOID A 5544-STAR RATIOT AND BUY A 25C TRIAL BOTTLE Then if you like it, you can buy the regular 50c size bottle, which has more than twice the amount there is in a 25c bottle. If you cannot get Ford's Hair-Portade in your own town, we will send it to you upon receipt of price. Twenty five cents for a 25c bottle, or fifty cents for a 50c bottle, in sending money direct to us, send by post office, express money order or registered letter, or it is given to sending money loosely through the mail. OPEN DAILY 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. THE IDE N.W. CO. GUARANTEE NO. PAIN Expert Plate, Crowe GAS ADMIN We are specialists To Out of town Dr. O. H. THE IDEAL DENTAL N.W. Cor. Penna. Ave. and GUARANTEED FIRST-CLASS DE AT MODERATE PRICE NO. PAIN NO. HI Expert Plate, Crown and Bridge Operator GAS ADMINISTERED PAINLESS We are specialists in treatment of nervou To Out-of-town Patrons: Mail us your Dr. O. H. Arnold Dr. Phone Mad. 1197- THE IDEAL DENTAL PARLORS N.W. Cor. Penna. Ave. and Dolphin St. GUARANTEED FIRST-CLASS DENTAL SERVICE AT MODERATE PRICES NO PAIN NO HIGH PRICES Expert Plate, Crown and Bridge Operator (18 yrs. experience) GAS ADMINISTERED PAINLESS EXTRACTING We are specialists in treatment of nervous women and children To Out-of-town Patrons: Mail us your Plate for Repair Dr. O. H. Arnold Dr. L. H. Mayer NU-LIFE Guaranteed to Make the Hair Grow 25c Per Box By Mail 30c FOR SALE AT THE FOLLOWING DRUGGISTS: Fennell's Pharmacy, Drudl Hill Ave. & Biddle St. Stokes & Derry, 106 Drudl Hill Ave. Stokes & Derry, 106 Drudl Hill Ave. & McMochan St. Dick's Modern Pharmacy, Drudl Hill Ave. & Pressman St. Terrell's Drug Store, Penna Ave. at Wilson St. Theodic Smith, Pharmacy, Penna. & Lilayette Ave. or write ...MME. ESTEL NO-LIFE COLLEGE OF HAIR AND BE 72 West 133rd Street, New York City ...MME. ESTELA NU-LIFE COLLEGE OR HAIR AND BE 72 West 133rd Street New York City ...MME. ESTELLE... NO LIFE COLLEGE OF HAIR AND BEAUTY CULTURE 72 West 133rd Street. Tel. Harlem 1569 New York City SEND TWO-CENT STAMP FOR BOOKLET en Up Your Dark or Sallow Skin, try Black and White Ointment. 25 Cents by Mail. Have Soft, Fair, Clear, Bright Complexion Just try Black and White Ointment (for white or colored folks.) Apply as directed on label, to face, neck, arms or hands. It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or biotchy skin, cleaning the skin of rings, bumps, pimples, blackheads, tan or freckels—giving you a clear, clean, bright complexion, making you the envy of everybody. You might as well be attractive with clear, bright complexion by Using Black and White Ointment. Black and White Soap is especially prepared for use in connection with the ointment. Price 25c. each by mail. Or send $1 and receive five boxes of Black and White Ointment or Soap, or assorted (as three boxes ointment and two cakes of soap.) Sold on a money-back guarantee. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. C, Memphis, Tenn. AGENTS WANTED—WRITE FOR SPECIAL DEAL Don't miss this opportunity. No experience required. You can make an easy living representing us. Write now—Today. Hundreds of Race men and women sell Black and White preparations. Don't forget the address. PLOUGH CHEMICAL C. Dept. C., Memphis, Tenn McNeill's Progressive Pharmacy. Carey and Pressman Sts., Baltimore, Md. PURE DRUGS, CIGARS SODAS and SUNDAES PRESCRIPTIONS Carefully Compounded Full line of Christmas and New Year Cards. One of the Best Assortments in the city. See me first before buying elsewhere. [Name] PERSONALS Mrs. Hattie Butler, of Washington, D. C. is visiting her cousins, Mrs. M. Kelson and Mrs. L. Jones, of 1510 Presman street. Mrs. Thos. P. Kelson, 1510 Presman street, who has been confined at home with the grip and pneumonia, is much improved. Midnight Dance at St. Mary's Hall New Year's Eve from 12 to 5 o'clock. Purvince, Rochester's Orchestra. Mr. Asbury Henry, of North Carey street, is spending the holidays with his parents in Bozeman, Md., and his grandfather in Easton, Md. Miss Evelyn Mackall, first vice president of the Young Women's Christian Association, is visiting in Anston, Ala., and will be there for some time. Madince Dance. St. Mary's Hall New Year's Day from 2 to 6 o'clock. Purvince—Rochester's Orchestra. John Myers, of Sparks, Md., was fined $28.00 and costs for unlawfully killing a dog belonging to Mrs. Mary Harris on November 10th, 1917. *** Mr. T. W. Gordy, principal of the Gay Street School, West Chester, Pa., is spending the holidays visiting his friends in the city. William H. Garrett, grand master of the Fishermen of Gaines and Thos. W. Turner, deputy grand master, and Amanda J. B. Davys, grand financial secretary, of New York, were in Asbury Park, N. J., December 8, 1917, and set up a new Tabernacle of Fishermen of Galilee, E.W. New Year's Night. St. Mary's Hall, from 8 to 2. Purvance and Rochester's Orchestra. Mrs. Lydia S. Fisher and grand-daughter are spending the holidays in Jersey City with her daughter, Mrs. Daisy M. Dashields. Before returning home she will spend some time with her son, Mr Arthur E. Fisher at Princeton, N. J. Mr. Edward Green of 750 Waeche street, has enlisted in the U. E. Naval Reserve service, and is now in training at Norfolk, Va. Mr. Henry Clark, who has been spending the holidays with his daughter, Mrs. D. Arnett, sturphy, of 748 Waeche street, has returned to Norfolk, Va. where he is in the Naval Reserve service. Master Noah Murphy Thompson, of Somerset, Pa. is in the city, visiting his grandfather, J. H. Murphy, of 1820 Druid Hill avenue. Miss Mary E. Barnes. 620 Dolphin street, wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during her recent illness. Mr. Abraham White, of 824 West Saratoga street, is able to be out after undergoing an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Mrs. Henrietta Ganner, of Ironsides, Md., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Booth of 149 Ryan street. Mrs. Maitland, who has been fl. at her home, 744 Dover street, is improving. Mr. William Douglass is back in the city following a lengthy stay in New Jersey. Prof. Dwight O. W. Holmes, formerly a teacher in the local High School but now engaged in the Dunbar High School, Washington, was in the city this week, visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. John W. Holmes and friends. S. S. Booker, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., is in Philadelphia this week attending the annual session of a Greek letter society, of which he is treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Pratt, after spending the Christmas holidays visiting relatives and friends at Staunton, Va., the home of Mrs. Pratt, returned to the city on Saturday the 29th. Mr. Louis Lawrence of 1109 North Currey street, is confined to his home by illness. Mrs. George Gallery, of Lorman street, who recently lost her husband. Mr. George Gallery, left the city is dead, with her mother in Charleston, Va. RETRIBUTION No oon-old curse foredooms perpetual wrong Or forges gyoes Omnipotence may daunt. Concentric woes and ancient hurts may throng. May poison worlds with hatred, fibe, and taunt. Yet, at His word, the shackles, broken, fall. The wrong lies dead, the prating tongues are dumb; The studied hurts which long did man enthall And all the depths of woe and misery plumb Shall Calvary climb, without a hope in God, And explate, upon the cross, a felon's deed,— While they who finched beneath the scourging rod. Thrice-damned for aye, by color, race, or creed. Abysses bridge, by pain and deep travail, And enter,—free,—beyond the inner vall! TILFORD DAVIS, Jr. Mrs. Manile R. Bruce, principal of the Catonsville public school, turned over to Mrs. R. W. S. Thomas, one of the supervisors of the Colored Red Cross Branch, four sweaters and six wristlets for the soldier boys from Catonville, who are members of the 381 Field Artillery. The work was done by the following pupils of the school: Fannie Brooks, two wristlets; Gladys Green, two wristlets; Pauline Nickens, two wristlets; Jeanette Richardson, sweater; Eda Boston, sweater; Dorothy Richardson, sweater; [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. JONES—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear husband and uncle, Nace Jones, who departed this life six months ago, December 24, 1917. We cannot think of him as dead Who walks with us no more; Along the path of life we tread He hath but gone before. The Father's house is mansioned fair Beyond our visions dim; All souls are his, and here or there Are living unto him. And still his silent ministry Within our heart hath place As when on earth he walked with us And met us face to face. His life is made forever ours; What he to us has been Hath left henceforth its seal and sign Engraved deep within. Ours is He by ownership Nor time nor death can free; For God hath given to love to keep Its own eternally. By his beloved wife, Mary F. Jones, and his devoted nieces, Beatrice and Mary Sye Jones. JACKSON—In memoriam of my dear friend. Hiram Jackson, who departed this life one year ago today, and whose rest you rest in Jesus, forever bear, Jesus. KELLER—In sad but loving memory of my dear mother, Ellen Keller, who denared this life one year ago today, December 24th, 1916. Gone but not forgotten Our hearts, deep in sorrow, return to this day. As memory recalls how death bore her away And left us in tears, in grief and in woe. When we stood by her grave one year ago. Lovingly and tenderly we laid her to rest. Away from the earth's sorrow and care. And now she is waiting to welcome us home. With the blessing of heaven to share. By her devoted daughter and sons. Poppy Arnold, Amelia Benty, Douglass and Ernest Keller, and grandmother of James Walker. WILSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Charles S., who departed this life six years ago today. December 30, 1911. Oh, how sad I am today. For the one I loved so dearly. Was so suddenly called away. He sleeps, but so young and fair. He slumbers sweet but knows no care. His heart was kind, his life was young. Yet not my will, but God's be doe. He will never be forgotten. Never shall his memory fade. Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger. Round the grave where he is laid. By his wife, Lena E. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Jane Williams wish to thank their many friends and relatives for their sympathy and the beautiful floral designs at the bereavement of their dear son, Bennie H. Williams and especially to those members who was so devoted at his bedside in the last moments of death. BROOKS—In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Charles E. A. L. Brooks, who entered into rest two years ago, December 29th, 1915. Two sad years with all its changes Since death did bade us part Some have helped me while others vexed me But precious Jesus never left me. Friends may thik I have forgot you And my wounded heart is healed But they little know the sorrow That lies within my heart concealed TERRILL—In loving remembrance of our dear sister, and aunt, Sallie A. D. Terrill, who died one year ago, December 28, 1916. She is sleeping so free from all pain Oh, wake her not, sweet spirit, to suffer again; She slumbers so sweetly, oh let her sleep on; Her troubles all ended, her sorrows all gone. By her sister, Robinett and nieces, Fannie and Bessie. HUNT—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear friend, Oscar Hunt, who departed this life, December 28, 1917. A precious friend from me has gone, A voice I loved is still A place is vacant in my home Which never can be filled. Dearest loved one, I have laid three In the peaceful grave's embrace But my memories will be cherished $10,000 ASKED FOR NEGROES Negro churches of the Methodist Episcopal denomination have been asked to give $10,000 by December 30 toward the $250,000 fund that the Methodist Episcopal Board of Home Missions and Church Extension is raising for an amplification of its war work. There are eighteen Negro conferences in American Methodism, including 2463 churches and possibly 50,000 communicants. The $10,000 will be to provide equipment for Negro chaplains, to support volunteer chaplains in officers' camps, to make more efficient Negro churches situated near the camps and to minister to Negro soldiers.—Philadelphia Public Ledger. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Carrie B. Johnson and family wish to extend many thanks and much gratitude to Rev. M. J. Naylor, Rev. Alfred Young, Madam Alexander and many friends for their kindness and sympathy also for the beautiful floral designs which were extended to her during the illness and death of her husband, James W. Johnson. Why is it, that this business has increased over 50 per cent in the last twelve months. The answer is, be- they DO THE WORK. Each and every one is sold under an iron-clad guarantee. Put all foolish skepticism, doubt and scorn out of your head. DO NOT BREAK THE KIDNEY ROOT AND HERB REMEDIES which are the RICHEST and CHOICEST blessings that "NATURE" offers to man. EVERY DAY we are curing all kinds of skin descares, foul sores and ulcers, and we are treating weakness, debility, chronic back-ache, incontinence of urine, headache, windy bile, fatulane, chronic indigestion, kidney, liver, stomach and bladder troubles; male and female irregularities. EVERY DAY we are curing all kinds of health and strength, men and women who have become "PHYSICAL WRECKS" and "OLD BEFORE THEIR TIME" on account of neglecting colds, overwork, overstrain, folly, living a fast life, of which DESTROY THE KIDNEYS, and the result is that the body is robbed of that VITAL FLUID the loss of which causes that Tired WEARY FEELING, backache, drowsiness and decline, which is not stopped and becoming a "PHYSICAL WRECK and finally ends in death. Walsh's, Famous Root and Herb Remedies are what nature intended man to use. They are Honest, they are Genuine, they DO THE WORK, they have cured thousands in the past, they are cured people now, and THEY WILL CURSE YOU. Be wise, be kind to your self, TRY THE GOOD DLD ROOTS AND HERBS, you will be glad the day you do so. We offer you the GLAD HAND OF WELCOME AND HONEST ADVISE FREE OF CHARGE FROM 10 A. M. WALSH'S, FAMOUS OLD HED SHOP, HOME OF THE CHOICEST ROOT AND HERB REMEDIES. We have been making Root and Herb Remedies for over 100 years. 924 Pennsylvania Avenue, near Biddie street. WALSHS' HERBALIST FOR OVER 90 YEARS. The bible records the sayings of the wisest men of olden times through their Angel Guides who came to them in the sacred Spirit Power of God. All prophets were great Angels. All verses of God" "Man of God" Power Guides, seer all means mediumship and refer to spirit messages. Abraham was a medium and Moses was a Medium acknowledged by the people, saying, Let God speak to Moses and you (Moses) speak to us and we will obey" Deborah a Medium acknowledged by Balanced Medium (Numbers 22:9-13, 24:3) Gad and Nathan were Mediums and regularly employed as such by King David. Jeremiah too, was employed by a King as a Medium (Jeremiah 37:17). His mediumship may be seen from 1:5-9. People experienced him go on a journey affirmed by his psychic impressions are fully sufficient and that his prophecies are true. Isasla was a good Medium, read Isasla 50:4, 5. Moses desired all people to become Mediums. Numbers 11:29. Kanzz was a Medium (Judges 3:9:10) Daniel was a great Medium (Judges 3:9:11) John the Baptist Samuel, John the Baptist, Paul and a host of other biblical wise men, they have developed and used the blessed Power of Mediumship to commune with the Highest Angels and God for the benefit of humanity. A Medium is one who stands at the Divine Gateway of mortal and spirit life. Receives and uses helpful messages between the unseen and seen world. Let Osman unfold your life to you. His spirit guides will reveal to you the things you are anxious to know, and be guided out of your difficulties is friendship, love, marital relationships, and difficult problems. Enlighten darken your life? Call to raa seance and let his guides enlighten you. Thousands satisfied and benefitted. Osman also teaches you the great secrets of Personal Magnetism that enables you to win and hold friends, helps in happiness, successful and popular man or woman has acquired and is using Personal Magnetism secrets. Why not you? Enter course with Osman and advance others do. Do your dreams truce to Osman. Let Osman you like to develop mediumship? Osman is Licensed as a Theomonistic Spiritual Minister, to give Mediumistically received messages from angels and to teach and preach the New Religion. Osman goes to Develop and train Mediums. Come in with us the world needs your good work. Meetings every day. Developments and seances private. Are you anxious to know anything? Improve your conditions, gain experience. Be happier, more successful, consult this cited Medium. Oman wishes all a happy New Year closed on Sunday, Monday and Tues- day! On the other days. Made to order. Also ready made suits. Skirts. Dresses. Waists etc. Your patronage solicited. Phone Mt. Ver 3134-W Uncle Sum requires keen eyesight, and it is your duty to take care of your eyes so that you will be ready, to do your best—whether on the firing line or at home. Be ready for the best that is in you—and to that end you must TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR EYES. This organization is thoroughly equipped and for twelve years has devoted its entire energies to the examination of the eye and production of the proper glasses at one and a reasonable price. We Offer You the Result of 12 Years' Experience as Practical Optometrists and Opticians. SUCCESSOR Cut-Rate Optical Company 309 - N. Eutaw St. Good Glasses Up From One L C. TOLSON REAL AND INSURANCE SOLUTION OFFICES: 506 EAKIR ST. AND FAMILY FOR SALE SPECIAL INDUCTION 12 Pretty suburban cottages, $900; g. $300 sale at Wilson's Park, four squares above curfure. Lot 25x114 for $300. After y your lot I will loan you the money to pay My automobile at your service. Madison's Pollson. Also a few more city homes for sale. Postal will be sent to your home. Address Home Office Madison 1813-2 I am desirous of taking this opportunity of a and patrons of my father, the late SAMUEL W. CHASE promotion and to announce that the business will be SAMUEL W. CHASE and that I promise to give all calls my personal most polite and courteous service at all times, when most reasonable charges. Thanking you all again and asking for a continuance of the same, I remember Yours respectfully P. MORTON CH N. Eutaw Street Good Glasses Up From One Dollar BOLSON REALTY AND INSURANCE SOLICITOR MAKER ST. AND FAYETTE A FOR SALE FINAL INDUCEMEN can contages. $800; m. r. $886; Sopos's Park. four squares above Guilf $251144 for $300. After you ha will loan you the money to pay for a site in your service. Madison 61513 few more city homes for sale up to your home. Address 500 1613 3 I am taking this opportunity of thank you the late SAMUEL W. CHASE since that the business will be carried BUEL W. CHASE & CO. to give all calls my personal an ous service at all times, whether in urges. Thanking you all again for attendance of the same. I remb Yours respectfully MORTON CHA New Street - 309 From One Dollar. REALTY CO. ANCE SOLICITORS AND FAVETTE AND PEARL ST SALE REDUCEMENTS For $36. also 200 lots for squares above Guilford. 5 cem 300. After you have paid for money to pay for your home Madison 1013-25 Charles names for sale Address: Mt. Baker 114 portunity of thinking my many tri- naments AMUEL W CHASE for their use mess will be carried on in the same CHASE & SON on my personal attention guarantee all times whether in city or suburb you all again for your past paym name 1 remb successfully CHASE PHONE MADISON 1990 SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS 12 Pretty suburban cottages, $900; g. r. $836, also 200 lots for sale at Wilson's Park, four squares above Guilford, 5 cent carriage. Lots 2x114 for $300. After you have paid for your lot I will loan you the money to pay, for your home. My automobile at your service. Madison 1013-24 Charles I am desirous of taking this opportunity of thinking my many friends and patrons of my father, the late SAMUEL W. CHASE, for their good promise and to announce that the business will be carried on in the name of SAMUEL W. CHASE & SON and that I promise to give all calls my personal attention guarantee most polite and courteous service at all times, whether in city or suburb and most reasonable charges. Thanking you all again for your past付費 and asking for a continuance of the same. I remb. P. MORTON CHASE Branch: 811 I. Street. Sparrows Point Elijah Johnson, Agent. Phone Sparrows Point 232 ALFRED NEXON, General Agent 423 N. GILMOR STREET Phone Gilmor 3261-M Of Music HILL AVENUE Bands of Teaching. DUBLE BASS, TROMBONE MANDOLIN, education, including Elementary, Intermediate ED FOR ALL OCCASIONS a Specialty. BRINGOLD, Directr ss. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO HAIR STRAIGHTENER The Drier of Merit, Price $1.00 Postage extra. Magic Formula price.....50 cts. Magic Heater.....50 cts. Agents wanted. Write for literature MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY Miscellaneous Hits. AIR GROWER Dressing and Grower The Baltimore School of Music 1627 DRUID HILL AVE. The Best and M. st Modern Methods of Teaching PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, DOUBLE-BASS, DUM S and VOICE CULTURE. A Complete System of Vocal Education, including and Advanced Departments. ORCH-STRAS PROVIDED FOR ALL The Training of Church Orchestras a Specialty, MME. LOTTIE A. RINGGOLD, D. Heating Bar THE MAGIC 15 910 LONDON SHWOOO DIER FELD CO The Drier of Po Magic Formula Magic Heater Agente wante MAGIC SHWOOO THE STAR HAIR G A Wonderful Hair Dressing THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC DRUID HILL AVE. First Modern Methods of Teaching. N. CORNET, DOUBLE-BASS, TROU- CULTURE. System of Vocal Education, including Elem- ents. STRAS PROVIDED FOR ALL OCCA- Church Orchestras a Specialty. ME. LOTTIE A. RINGGOLD, Directr- THE MAGIC 15 IN LOND POO DRIVER FUEL CO. 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HEMSLEY Funeral Director & Embalme Prompt Service Day and Night FUNERALS FROM $75.00 UP CARRIAGES FOR ALL OCCASION Office and Residence, 578 W. Biddle St Phone: Mt. Vernon 2578 STAR HAIR GROWER MFR. P. O. BOX 812 GREELNSBORO, N. C. BNE SAEs ee EY Sey cre Nee pS St APRO-AMERICAN es 22 Loliahed . every’ -Saturaey at the ‘ee UPEO AMERICAN BUILDING, 628 LN [7 Butaw street by the APRO-AMBR- FM CAN COMPANY. Pash 6S sa MURPHY! Manager oe eet Keg ef) SUBSCKINiivN RATES pe PAYABLE IN ADVANCE re ides 4 pp Omo Wear... 2. si 0cececenee----81.80 ae : Six Months. s..........--------8.85 Beer cao) 6 Meee, Moth. -—--p nnn econnn OD =) SATURDAY, DECI29, 1917 See 2+" OUR ADVANCE 'IN PRICE seit 2 “= For‘quite’a Jong time: te Afro-American hha been’ the on- “iy One Dollar Negro journal in the United States, and the only ‘one of any consequence selling for three cents. the copy. Tf has been our purpose to keep the price down to the same old level, and-we have tried in every way to do so, but with poor Feuccess. Recently we installed a, new web perfecting press "ata cost of $4,000, hoping. that the mite saved in. printing fhe “paper would overcome the other increased: costs of labor “and: whitepaper, .but we found it.was. impossible to do so; {and so, after the first of Jandary, 1918, we will be compelled “to, inerease ‘the price of the yearly subscriptions to $1.50 per year, and).the price to newspaper agents, out-of-town, to 8 gents per copy. The price for the present, to Maryland and | Delaware’ corresponding agents, will be the same as formerly. Hit is hoped that the increased sales to our agents in these two = States will be such as will enable us to keep the paper at its “present price of three cents. Ee “Tt is to be cemembered that we are now giving our read- gers an eight page seven-column paper, one-fourth larger than “formerly. This, of course, means an increase in the amount et , “of paper. used for which we have to pay more. Our new ma- chine requires a better grade of paper. So it can. be seen at a glance that we'are under much rore expense then ever “Yefore.. If we are to keep the price at throe cents, 2 large in- “crease in sales must result, for which we shall look to oxr “agents. Suvely with, 1 ie Dats we such. to “fealize ‘our highest expecia.ions. : ‘A happy and prosperous New Year to all of our readers. Sane eames “Ibis all vety well for agitators to call upon poor people toobserve/ineatless Wednesdays, but.if the nation is to win he waryhy not impose some hardship that will strike every ivet’—rich and poor alike. Rich folk can afford to have at, fast’ two, meatless days every week. Turkey, chicken, and| [her fowl, fish: and terrapin are well within their pockets, end! e-not wonsideréd meat. If you take fish out of the above! amed, what can the. poor person eat on his meatless day? ‘3 fv Wheaties days, many avs the families where corn bread is ths usual bread end wheat bread the exception. | }?. THe, exemption board of Fulton County, Georgia is no fave. \President-Wilson discharged them bag and baggage. eir tecords: show that of the 618 white men called, 526 ‘re exempted and that of 202 colored men called only 6 e exempted on any charge, including physical unfitness and hendencies. . THE PLATFORM FOR 1918. “The colored people of the country need to have but a Bicle ‘plank in their resolution platform for the New Year, yamely WORK. 1 NOT the old kind of work of the slave, who toiled from fun-up to sun-down under the shadow of the master’s whip. > NOT the work of the freedman, who labored to keep the if of starvation from the door, and who saw himself doom- '= 6, serve forever in une place and under one employer, be- wise he, the freedman, lacked the initiative and push to go jewhere, atid because’ jobs were scarce and hard to get. Ei. BUT to work with the consciousness that the colored la- yorer is needed and sought after all over the country Any- where from Maine to Texas, positions are open for steady, so- jr and sensible colored folk. This applies not only to men ut also to women. Colored women are beginning to appear ‘elevator gitls and as workers in big stores of cities. ‘Ty- ists,clerks and assistants are entering the government scr- ioe, in many cases without examination. Ptejudice, as usual, ex {dygome out of high positions, but no woman, who is anx- ar x¢ work, in these days needs to be out of employment, meat \more ways, than one,'this war is the colored man’s op- ycuic,\. Will:he take it? Will he make the best of it? eNttec de? By working with the knowledge that war con- <A" "1 war wages allow him to earn money, which should “Teeeaagy carefully and cautiously. Pianos, fine houses, vie- {ep @47and good times must’ be scratched from his list. There “\¥ Se time for them when the war ends, when. wages fall, || thousands will be out of employment. (“Live within sis income,” isa good motto. “Live below your income” is i: one. 2. Fcery mah can work these days with the full conscious- le thet. the fruits of his lake. Uéicay to Mm, aud ae alone, AF he does not succeed, it will be lazgely nis own fault, and if pis dows not accumulate and save now, post war conditions will. Gfowd him back into.,the old conditions will crowd him eback into the oldiconditions from which he so recently arose. \ | (Work: is the fist and great commandinent, and the see- bnd-is like.unto it “save the fruits of your labor”). yore in Saint. Louis, colored folk are asking white folk his question: “You don't object to our, company in cabarets, i fact, you eroivd us oat of our own cabarets because you like br dancing’ and inusic, why is it that you object to aitting be- de tis in respectable theatres? Thus far no one has attempt- Ht5-make rently. a pe Pia Ce ee 2! “@OLONIAL TROOPS FAIL. Oficial German news. dispatches state that America ‘pro- aes eee oR FET Gt nee a opie pe EU Aes Lee io DRGs ee ay onan nee Om BE On /% eee THE AFRO-AMERICAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22.1917. eS ‘poses to send Negro soldiers abroad in large numbers, s0 that} : he whites may be-able to save the sacrifice, and that “Ameri- ‘ca may rid herself of the gréater part of her colored citizens, The object of this publication is to reassure the German peo-| © ple, who have gotten word that black men will be sent to . France. Thé black colonial troops from ‘French and British fi colonies have not been equal to the climate change, and the; : German troops no’ fonger fear them. Cold, raw: and damp THE CLOS) weather have made these black colonials unable to withstand) 1,,, ‘ ey : closing day a winter campaign. mentous year, are Unfortunately for Germany, colored men from Northern] respects of the m parts of the United States are accustomed to the kind’ of)! the meniory of weather they have in-Northern France, and will be able tojrowans in. me stand the rigors of the winter weather as ‘well asthe whites.|", inany dononds ee OVER THERE— Johnson, of Nashvile, Tennessee jber of one of the stevedore regi anding on the dock, looking over h as he had never seen in Nashvil sation: ‘ " n, Christopher Columbus must h m pale from my trip over yet. I my life but-until the Atlazitic | body builds 2 railroad back to T nv life.” r, the scenery on the ocean was p a thing on my stomach, but a my mark on the enlistment shee water in the Atlantic Ocean. | in Nashville, Tennessee,. U. S. A.” it not? Yet.this is the only kine | Press dispatches will care to p ow in France. Everybody know National guardsmen are now in F ing camps, but possibly, too, at th 52 The only way we can find o correspondent to France. Sylvester Johnson, of Nashvile, Tennessee, says'a news dispatch, member of one of the stevedore regiments sent to France, was’standing on the dock, looking over an expanse of salt water, such as he had never seen in Nashville. He start- ed the conversation: ‘ an s “Man, man, Christopher Columbus must have’ had’ some stomach. I am pale from my trip over yet. I have been an American all my life but-until the Atlatitie Ocean freezes over and somebody builds a railroad back to Tennessee, I am a European for life.” “Moreover, the scenery on the ocean was rotten, and I could not keep a thing on my stomach, but a life preserver. When I made my mark on the enlistment sheet, no one told me about the water in the Atlantic Ocean. If they had, 1 would still be in Nashville, Tennessee, U. 5. A.” és Comic, is it not? Yet.this is the only kind of word that the Associated Press dispatches will care to print about the colored men now in France. Everybody knows that colored regulars and National guardsmen are now in France, certain- wy in the training comps, but possibly, too, at the front. What wre they deiig? The only way we can find out is by send- mg a coloxed correspondent to France. WRITE THE HISTORY NOW uence of the United States using s, itis very hard at times to disti ‘om the whites. Again, the whi In consequence of the United States using’ numerals in- stead of names, it is very hard at times to. distinguish the col- ored troops from the whites. Again, the white newspapers concern themselves almost altogether to news about the white soldiers, and only mention the colored soldiers in a humorous way, or, when they are guilty of violating the rules‘and regu- lations, It is, seemingly, the ‘purpose ‘of the Associated Press, as well as other press services, ‘to have as little to say about the colored soldier—to his credit—as possible. * If, therefore, anything, worth while is to be said of the colored goldiers’ activities, it must come through the colored press. Unfortunately it has been impossible to get th ecol- ored newspapers to unite in perfecting a news service that would be worth while, consequently, the only source by which news of any value can reach the public is by way of the col- ored soldiers themselves. Fortunately we have a large number of colored officers and others in the army of sufficient intelligence and compre- hension to furnish this class of news to the colored press, and they owe it to themselves to see that all news of the sevtice, not prohibitive, is sent to the colored newspapers so that an intelligent conception of what they are doing can be presented to the reading public. This war is making history, and like the Civil War, and other conflicts in which colored men have taken an active part, little will be written of their activities unless the’ men write it themselves. The black men in this war owe it to themselves and to their posterity to see that they ge a hear- ing, both now and in the history that is to come. The Afro-American as well as other Negro newspapers will be glad to get news of this kind and will give it the prom- inence it deserves. It will be from the files of the Negro news: papers, and not from the files of the white papers that the history of the black men in this war will be written—and that history must be written now while it is in the making. RINE, Rea Aue EA we THE 3 © AFRO-AMERICAN - Wishes For Its Readers All the Joys and Blessings’ of a _ Happy and Prosperous New Year rion wa ve WEEKLY REVIEW AND COMMENTS ‘THE CLOSING YEAR Se ee RES ery ag mentous year, are upon us, Ia some respects of the most important year in the meniory of those now living, Perhaps in no single year of the world’s history, have there been ‘made so fnany demands upon the thought, energies and activities of men. And never, before has there been such 2 response in answering the roquire- ments made, This response has overtopnied all the provious efforts of men. Those unusual demands: and most Iberal responses are undoubied- iy due to the fact, that never before, as now, ha the greiter part’ of thc world of mankind been engaged in Such @ War, as now rages; a war which our President Woodrow Wilson says Gormany has thrust on us—a war “€or the sacred rights. of humanity.” This war has demanded the best thought of the wisest statesmen, the ingonulty of the most subtle inventors, the skill of the greatest mechanicians, the Adelity, loyalty, devotion, and sac- tifice of the millions of many lands and of many races. In our own fair country, now an active participant in this war, the prossure of these de- manda has beén felt with 9 forep as never before; und our response as heen most cordial, and generous, in meeting what has been asked of us. in aid of the Allies aprond, who are helping to win,the war, and’in provid- ing what our,nation requires, “At the call of the Federal Government we have placed: at its disposal sums. of money in totals, that many of us nev- or before thought of, and for our Allics sums that aro. staggering to contemplate. Our wixeststatesmen, most gifted men and women, as well as our humblest citizens, and even our childron have’ in 2 wonderfully surprising way contributed thelr bit towards.careying on, what we all :0% holfeve to be a.righteous war, agains those who would destroy our democ- racy and deprive us of our liberty. As at (his year's close’ we look bac upon that through which, as a nation we have passed and are still passing all fs not bright and pleasing. And yet, notwithstanaing, the heatt ache and yuttering caused by the tak ing from us. of, loved: ones—loyal— prothers—the mischief and evil don by traitorous, and unpatriotic men and the unfair, unjust, and wieke’ profiting of conscienceless men, by the advantage they have’ taken, because of the necessities naturally growins out of the war, still a8 we look for ward to what the future may bring us, we see no need for discourage ‘ment, oF for taking any backwar steps. ae ‘That the people of the countiy art back of ‘the Federal Governsient’ it its, determination to win this war, £0 the preservation of our own right find for the eslablishment and main tenance, everywhere, and for alt peo ple “the sacred rights of humanity” was evidenced by the over subserip tion’ of our first and second “Libert Loans—the many millions raised fo ¥. M,C. Ay for the Red Cross, an the generous support of missions i foreign folds; by larger gifts, thal heretofore, made necessary by wi eonditions. ‘The doing of these things together with other things, by far to numerous to bo mentioned, aro ind cations that the people of the U. § are willing and ready to fact, wha the coming year, or, years may brin; to them, requiring-enduranco,. suffer Ing and sacrifice, with courage, hop and faith. Although pace may a yet bo far out of sight, wo can se some beneficial offocts of the war. Th unprecedented humanitariailsm, th i development of tho spirit of unselfish ness—the constantly growing feelin: of a fraternal democracy among. th people, and the way, our soldiers, i cantonments and across the water are given thought and heed, and turh ing to the religion of the ‘Nazaron for their comfort, cheer, and inspira tion, will be of incalculable value an blessing, and will bring mankind t the full realization and appreciatio of what is human brotherhood. | In some way, although in a wa unknown to most of us, but certain! not unknown to God—tor it will be 4 Ils way, we belleve’ that this wai here in this world the spirit of Jesus Christ our Lord shall rule in the hearts and be practiced and exempll- fled in the lives of men, so to the fast departing year of 1917 we. say good bye old yenr—and an end to all the heartaches and sorrows you have brought us; and Inspired by. hope and faith we courageously face the future, and. with. cheerful hearts and ready hands, and God helping us, we will enter the fast approaching New Year, willing to. do whatsoever Mes before us, even at the cost of our lives. THE CALY OF TRE NATIONAL +» REP GROSS SOCIETY ‘The call for ten million now mem- bers for the National Red Cross So- elety by Christmas Day—met with a most hearty response from our people In this clty as well as from citizens of all classes throughout the country. The canvassers for members were energetic and active in most of our churches, schools, and in many places of business. The result .of their efforts were such as must be tost gratifying to.themselves, as weil 2s most heipful and encouraging to the Society which Is doing so great and blessed a work for suffering humanity among all peoples and in all-countries. That: our people, in this city, ere deeply interested in everything that has for its object the welfare of hu- manity, aud concerned about all things pertaining to our itational progress and development cannot be question- ed in view of their enthusiastic sup- port of every righteous cause and edehycobiect, We read recently a let- ter from Coporal Baitimore of the ‘24th Infantry, written to his brother ‘the night before his execution at Fort eavis, Texas, for participation ia the Houston tragedy last August. The letter contained a statement, that the coporal was presont in Heuston with the men charged and” convicted of mob violence, but thac Re himsett had Gone no violence or committed ‘mur: dor, ‘That he sus fully resignoa tc the fale which under military diseip- tine would be moted out to him’ on the morning of December 12, 1917. He [would go to his execution with trust in God, and in Jesus Christ his Suv- Hour, i. the, Joyful expectation. of crossed the Mystic River betore Lim ana those whe were to follow. Cor poral Baltimore, we learn, was onls 24 years of age at the time of his death, and had been in the sevvie of the county for-thres years. Th more we read and learn of this Hous: ton riot and whut has been its oul come, up to this time, the more we are inclined to think und feel, tha! these convicted and executed - men eommitted. the lawless acts -cherge ‘and proved agains: them unde “righty great” provocations; .an that there was seemingly undue hast in eavrying out the sontonee of th court attording but Jittle, if any op portunity to appeal to any power 0 powers for lentency or clemency. TEACHERS BEFORE GOVERNOR. ‘The Legislative Comuntitee of the State Colored ‘Teachers: Association called upon Governor’ Einerson C. Hareiugton at the executive offiess on ast Saturday in behalr ox the color- ‘ed ‘schools of the State, and of an in- ‘creased appropriation to raise tho sal- aries of the cofored teachers of the ee ‘The committee was cordially re- ceived by the Governor, who mani- fested doop interest in their presen - tation of the matter, so deeply aftect- Ing the educational welfare of our people in tho State, and that of the teachers in our county schools, who are doing such an excellent work at great personal sacrifice, for the prop- er training of our youth. ‘The Governor scemed surprised at the information furnished kim by the committee, that the average annual ‘salary paid to the colored teachers in the counties wes only $186, and the average monty sry but #8808. will require about eighty thousand dollars to raise. the minimum wage of our.colored tewchers in county sehvols to $300 per annum, and this way the burden of the committee's recommendation and plea. * The com initteo was impressed -not, only with the Governor's manifest interest, but with hls apparent. sympathy. We learn, thut the committee, whicl I" composed ‘of Mostra Coorue 1 Murphy, president; Jesso 1. Nicholus secretary Honty J. Lowers, trennures [of tie Asiockution, Watter A. Wash- ington and Howard B. Young, secre tary and statisticlun to the committee who made the plea before the Gover itor, is prevaring'u pomphlet, setting forth the condition and needs of thc coiored schools inthe counties, and is having &, bill drawn embodying poaching Session of he Lealtatue I This is a step in: the rigltt, rec: ‘ton, aiid’ s¢pi¢ pleasing to know that Jout-State- eavhers’ Association: ~is Swale to tie needs of the ‘people err well as to those jot the teachers, and fe bending “its enerdtes to have. both apd) A number of our soldier boys from camp Meade were in’ “the city this weeks, on holidey Jeave, to visit rela~ tives and friends. All of then: show- ed the marked improvement and ben- efit which come’ from military train- ing and-discipline: In tetks with some whomt we know, we-lsarned that they aro well treatéd at the cmp, and that fine opportunities are given for self Smprovement and betterment. There is no question:that the stay of the boys'at Camp Meade will attord many helps and advantages, for them to grow and measiire up. to the bigh- est type of the strongést and . best menhooa. : . ‘Tho people of Baltimore, rogurdiess” of denomination, . are most hishly pleased at the: greet. success with which Rev. Dr. W. Sampson, Brooks is meoting li his ministry at our be~ loved Bethel A.M. B, Church, He is not only attracting largo audiences at overy service to hear his eminently penetieal gospel sermons, but leading and directing his people in 2. way that will certainly result in greatly xedue- ing their mortgage indebtedness. EDITORIAL -GOMMERT ‘Bridgesort has recently witnessed two crimes committed by Negroes cither one, of which, if staged in the Southland, would’ have’ precipitated race rots and lynching. In one instance, a Negro, crazed with drink, shot and killeé a white’ inan, In the other instance a group pt Negroes held the police - depart- inent at bay for sevéral Tours. In this case white men were wounded. That they were not killea was simply due to chance. It was a battle to the death. Tn both instances the culprits will he deait with according to the law. ‘A race. tlot is as remote from us to- day ay it was a month ago. We see hiere a difference between the people of Ure North and of the south in thelr consideration of the plack man, ‘It is e-difterence greater than the dittering qualities of Inww en- Hoveement. ‘The southern machinery of the law may not be as-prompt xs shat of the North, but the South docs not riot when.u Negro commits evime simply because it feoly that its courts of law will not deat strictly: with Une erimninal, No, the difference Hes in the eduen- tion of tho people. Not that we ean geet of more civilization in the Nerth, Dut we have @ different fecling to- ward the Negro. We try to main- tain equality before the law. for all Jour people, It iy aeldom ov never that prejudice plays any part in tho set- {lng of cases hefore Northern courts. if there is any: prejudice whatever in [the minds of tho: people st is rarely [against the prisoner at the bar. "he North looky upon the Negro‘as ia man, while the South counts hin |still an animal, an aninial to be shot or Iynehed, upon the evidence. of the slighiest,erino, on the theory that the ‘aw {s made for ‘man and not for Beasts ‘Yo us in the North a Nésro ic as irresponsible when he {s drunk as a white man, a Negro 2 as arrogant with power as a white man. It $s not the color but tac human nature of us all. In the chic case cited, the Negroes in question were simpiy zoois of white men who stood behind. In the one case it was the contemptible man who sold this Negro a dilution of fusel oil and called it whiskey. 1m tho caso of “Baby Doll” Thomas, it is. tho yoll- ticians who encouraged him, to arro- gato to himself: the powei's ot” the Haw, and place himselt above them, | —Bridgeport (Conn) Telegram. Thirteen colored men have been hanged for eomplieity in the Houston tHols. ‘They were members of | the United States Army. ‘They violated military rule and they paid the peual- ‘But was she fault nll on the side of the colored men? Did they do what they did simply ont of devil, oF wore they harransed and annoyed by chivalrous” Southern white men titi hhuman nature, Weak ‘at best, broke down under tho strain and they wook the law into their own hands? There fy a question here that ean be answered only be strict -lega! in- quiry into the happenings which pre- ceded the outbreak of the soldiers. Fair play demands-that it’ white maz tucated the Negroes badly they should be pualshed. The white ant the Diack soldier cat the same uniform and each is ciititled to the respect of the ‘people they have sworn to defend and for whom they are going forth to risk their lives, Morrisburg Telegraph - Thitteen Negroes hanged, forty-one sontenced to life” smprlsoriment, and threo to shorter terms isthe final verdiet in the JTouston rlot eases, It was probably the most drastic military punishment In the history or our army, ‘The inen were guilty: of plotting to shoot uy Houston, and guilty of put- Ung tholr plot into execution. ‘The fact that there hid been great provo- cation, that the colored men hud been persistently hounded by the policemen of Houston, did not in any way alti- gale the crimes for which thoy: were punished. ‘Théy plotted a general massacre of whites, In violation ot military and civil lay’, and they have paid the full price. It was a fearful necessity, the hanging of these thir~ teen soldiers, Now that they hve paid the: prieé lot’ the govarniient sce to ‘ft that’ colored. men. wearing the uniform of the United States are giv- en the same treatment that is accord- ed to white ren ‘of vimilar position. The government can not’ do-less than this. —Schenectady,: N- ¥;, Union. SOLDIER GETS 3 YEARS FOR KILLING TRESPASSER Washington, December 26—Private Jerry Ward, of the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to dishonorable discharge from the service and three years' imprisonment at hard labor for killing Andrew Carpenter, a white carpenter at the quermaster's training camp last October. Ward had been assigned to do patrol duty at the camp. Cooper tried to enter the camp by a short cut. Ward ordered him to halt, and upon his neglecting to stop, shoved the man down an embankment. Cooper eliminated the embezzler and armed him a second time, is alleged to have put his hand to his hippock. As then that Ward raised his gun and fired, killing the white man. The shooting caused quite a hullabaloo among the whites here and the colored guards were withdrawn from the camp. The killing of the man was held to be an act of involuntary manslaughter, under the articles of war. Brigadier General Eil D. Hoyle, com manding the Eastern Department, disapproved the findings of the court martial which tried Ward, saying the man should have been punished more severely. The court refused to agree with him, and the general finally gave in saying that Ward should not "escape well deserved punishment." The First Separate Battalion was the first of the militia to be called out when war was declared, and the men were assigned to guard duty all over the District. Philadelphia, Dec. 26.—The Tenth Annual Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity held its meeting at the seat of Rho Chapter in this city beginning today and lasting until Saturday. The sessions were held in at the Y. M. C. A. on Christian street, where a number of the delegates were quartered. A smoker at O'Neil Hall on Wednesday evening, a formal reception at New Carrick Hall on Thursday, an opening meeting at the Zion Baptist Church on Friday, and the annual banquet on Saturday evening were prominent features on the program. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the best known and oldest of the organizations of Negro College men, was organized at Cornell University eleven years ago. Since that time it has established twenty branches at colleges in the United States and Canada, numbering among its members more than a thousand college students and graduates. The fraternity aims at closer cooperation of college men of the country. Of the sixty-five Alpha Phil Alpha men, who responded to call for training at Fort Des Moines, five received commissions as captains, twenty-five as first lieutenants, ten as second lieutenants in the Medical Reserve Corps. National officers of the convention in attendance include W. A. Pollard, Boston, president; V. E. Daniel, Richmond, Editor of the "Sphinx." LEARNING TO DRILL AT HOME The first drill of the course that is offered colored men to learn the drill regulations of the United States army was held at the Richmond Market Army on Wednesday evening. Nearly 50 young men attended. Those who are in charge are anxious that a larger number of men be present at the next meeting which will be held at the old army of the First Separate Company, corner Proston and Morris streets, next Wednesday evening. The lessons will be especially helpful to those who expected to be called in the next draft, as those who show the effects of previous military training are sure to get warrants as non-commissioned officers. Captain William D. Peeks, an old regular army man, who is stationed at Camp Meade, is conducting the drill at present. MR. MURPHY 77 YEARS OLD J. H. Murphy, editor of the Afro-American, celebrated his 77th birthday Christmas day. As has been a custom for many years, his family and a few friends gathered at his residence, 1320 Druil Hill avenue, in honor of the event. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John H. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. D. Arnett Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. G. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Wrenner T. C. Diefulph, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wrennan, Dr. and Mrs. W. Gilbert, Brooks, Mrs. Genesis Jenkins, T. ss F. L. Murphy, Messrs. G. E. Murphy, Harry Gilbert, Samuel D. Hayward and Carl J. Murphy, of Washington. 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BY SPECIAL REQUEST and in order to accommodate hundreds who were unable to gain admittance. BETHEL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOO WILL REPRODUCE THE CANTATA OR "MIDNIGHT O'ER T E HILLS OF JUDEA" A DOUBLE SACRED CANTATA FULLY DRAMATIZED AND RENDERED BY CHARACTERS: King Herod, Wise Men, Mary and Joseph, Shepherds, Eabe in the Manger, Herodians, Angels, The Wonderful Star in the East and other features. Miss Sarah R. Jackson & Mr. Andrew Gassaway, Instructors Mr. Edward Bavnett, Musical Director. Mrs. Annie Nichols, Accompanist. Mr. Wm. H. Proctor, Supt. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, Pastor UNION EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN DR. A. CLAYTON POWELL, of New York The Noted Preacher and Evangelist The Campaign will be conducted under auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Colored Branch and Bethel A. M. E. Church. Slogan: "Baltimore for Christ" 100 Persons will sing in the Gospel Chorus, 100 Personal Workers will canvass the city, 100 Polite Ushers will greet you every night and 500 Men and Women will make you welcome. Song Service at 7.45 P. M. Preaching at 8 P. M. A cordial invitation, is hereby extended to the members and friends of all churches and denominations. Y. M. C. A. Membership Meeting THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 3rd, 1912, 8 O'clock AT TEMPORARY QUARTERS, 1627 DRUID HILL AVE. Special Business—Election of five members to Committee of Management. Every active member of the association should be present. We shall look for you. JAS. W. HUGHES, President New Year's Eve, 12 AT NIGHT TIL 5 IN THE MORNING PROF. JOE ROCHESTER'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION 20c before 1 o'clock We wish to thank our patrons and friends for their patronage during the year, and wish you all a Bright, Happy and Prosperous New Year. JOHNSON'S BARBER SHOP 544 West Lanvale Street I wish to thank my many friends and patrous for their support and patronage during the past year and wish you all a Bright, Prosperous New Year. Yours very truly. GREAT PATRIOTIC AND NEW YEAR DANCE Given by the WILLING WORKERS SOCIAL OF CENTRAL BALTIMORE TUESDAY EVENING ANUARY 1st, 1918 AT FISHERMEN'S HALL ADMISSION 25 CENTS Kerr's Orchestra Playing continuously Mr. Edward Slater, Director of Dancing NEW YEAR GREETINGS At the closing of the Old and at the threshold of the New Year it is a pleasant privilege to extend to all my friends both Old and New the Season's Greetings and Hearty Wishes for Unbounded Happiness and Prosperity JOHN H. OWENS, UNDERTAKER 538 DOLPHIN STREET BISHOP J. ALBERT JOHNSON, D. D. Of the Second Episcopal District, will preach a Special Sermon at 11 A. M. At 3:30 O'clock, Dean Lewis B. Moore, Educator and Lecturer of Howard University, Washington, will deliver one of his notable Lecture Sermons, "The Outlook for the Kingdom of God After the War." The Y. M. C. A. with Mr. S. S. Booker, will preside at this meeting. The Alphian Glee Club will render several selections. At 7.30 P. M. Rev. J. Arthur Young, B. D., of Cambridge, Md., will preach the Closing Sermon. Subj. "Stronger Than Sampson." Everybody welcome. Don't forget the Early Morning Preaching Service at 6 A. M. Watch and wait for this great day, Sunday, December 80th, 1917. ROBERT L. HENSON, President H. BERGY WHITTINGTON, V. President THOMAS WELCH, Asst. Secretary CHARLES TURNER, Treasurer CHARLES HANDY, Marshall REV. S. M. JOHNSON, Pastor WOMAN'S DAY 3 P. M. and 8 P. M. Addresses by Miss Edyth Cooper, Mrs. A. R. H. Miller, Mrs. Harriett A. Hilliard, Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, Mrs. A. L. Gaines, Mrs. S. A. Virgil and other prominent women. SOPRANOS—Mrs. E. Henson, Miss G. McAhee, Miss L. Groops, Miss B. Calloway ALTOS—Mrs. Smith, Mrs. G. Linberry, Miss J. Smith, Mrs. C. Smith, Mrs. C. Butter, TENOR—Mr. J. Colbert, Mr. J. N. Fortune, Mr. Davage B. Neal, Neal A. Hawkins SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRIMARY DEPARTMENT MRS. HATTIE WASHINGTON, Directress 8 P.M. Cantata: "The Messiah" Under the direction of Mrs. Ida Coston Beautiful Music Calcium Lights REV. P. W. WORTHAM, Pastor J. W. WOODHOUS, Supt. SILVER OFFERING C: Y. W. C. A. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1917 ASSOCIATION DAY---Vesper Services 4.30 P. M.-A Good Program has been arranged Speaker: REV. C. E. HODGES Mrs. S. B. Davis, will preside Y, DECEMBER 30TH INCIPIATION DAY---Vesper S. M.-A Good Program has been arr speaker: REV. C. E. HODGES Mrs. S. B. Davis, will preside requested to bring in the ANN OF OFFICERS. THURSDAY, JANUARY are urged to be present. Social hour at c business meeting. P. Pres. Mrs. S. B. Davis, Gen'l See'y Miss. Yum! Yum! WHAT! Aftermath Christmas Dinner. WHAT DO YOU THINK WAS LEFT? Mrs. Mary Jane Camper. The Hon. Rev. S. H. Norwod of not least, served in up-to-date first Inspired Evangelist and Song. REV. MRS. DORA KELLY new, Just Out, Made at Alleghany ed, Pa., Oct. 3, 1917 by Bishop will speak for itself at St. Paul M MBER 30th, at 10:30, Morning S e and see that the Lord is good. PIC: "A CALL TO WOMEN" 11th chapter 19th verse 11th chapter 19th verse Wishing All a M Members are requested to bring in their ANNUAL DUES ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1918, 8 P. M. All Members are urged to be present. Social hour at close of the business meeting. Miss Charlotte Davage, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Secly It was an Aftermath Christmas Dinner. Well! Well! WHAT DO YOU THINK WAS LEFT? First Dish: Mrs. Mary Jane Camper. Second Dish, the Hon. Rev. S. H. Norwed of Ellicott City Last but not least, served in up-to-date style The Latest Inspired Evangelist and Song Writer. REV. MRS. DORA KELLY Somethink New, Just Out, Made at Alleghany Conference Homewood, Pa., Oct. 3, 1917 by Bishop Caldwell Found in John 11th chapter Matthew 26th chapter, 10th verse Mark 21st chapter and 22th verse John 11th chapter and 25th verse Mark 14th chapter, 6th verse Wishing All a Merry New Year. WANTED! 25 COLORED LABORERS 25 COLORED LABORERS Piers: Light and Donaldson Streets The Western Maryland Railway Co. 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor: 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, Chasol, Tuspin, Supt. 6 p. m. A. C. E. League, John Murrur, President. Bible Chass 10 a. m. Mary H. Smith, teacher. 7.45 p. m. BIBICAL DAMA in five acts, "Joseph Nautilus Literary Society: Silver Offering. Bible Meeting Night. PARKSIDE Rev. a. m. "Preaching by the pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School, 3 p. m. pastor will preach at Green Spring Church Invited. 4.30 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Preaching. Monday night Watch Night. Services beginning at 6 p. m. "clock ser- vice" aeropolitan picture story subject "Home" by Mr. Onley and Evangelist Burrell, who illustrated the "Wondering Boy" with such mark- ed success a few weeks ago which res- ulted in a number of conversions. Collection at the door. CHRISTIAN CHURCH W. Hoffman Street 11 a. m. Preaching by the pastor. 2 p. m. E Bible School, 7 p. m. Christian Envoyor. 8 p. m. E Bible School Monday evening 9 o'clock Watch Meeting. All welcome. PERKINS SQUARE EAPT CHURCH Rev. F. K. Williams, D. D. Pastor George, and Ogston Sts. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor, subject "Dry Routes," school "Dry Routes," special Nams service 11 a. m., Sermon by Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D. D. 2.30 p. m., Sabbath School. 3 p. m., Platform Meeting, speakers: Dr. Lewis B. Moore, Dean of Hymns, Dr. James C. Moore, Sister of the Y. M. C. A. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. Arthur Young, of Cambridge, Md., Mr. J. L. Cewell, assistant Supt. Mr. W. L. Wilson, Pres. A. C. E. L. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. H. Murray, Pastor Sunday, Dec. 30th, Steward's Day 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Class Era. H. C. Edelin, leader. 6 p. m., Special program by the A. C. E. League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Bishop J. Albert Johnson. Monday, Dec. 1st, Special Watch Meeting beginning at 9 p. m. Every member and friend are cordially invited to be present. Jamiee E. Noale, Supt. Nehemiah Jamiee E. Noale, Supt. Nehemiah Jamiee E. Noale, Supt. Nehemiah William M. Harrison, Sect. MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford St. near Penna. Ave. W. P. Dickinson, D. D. Pastor 11 a.m. Preaching, 2 p.m. Sunday School. 8 p.m. Sermon by pastor. Monday night. December 31. Watch Meeting starts at 2:30 o'clock. Prayer and Praise Meeting at 11 p.m. Sermon by pastor, subject "Tickling of the Clock." Come. CENTENNIAL M. B. CHURCH Rev. Julius Carroll, Pastor 10 a.m. Praise Meeting to Junior Church. 11 a.m. Sermon by pastor, subject Sixth Commandment. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School; Miss Lilian Robinson, Supt. 5 p.m. Epworth League, H. C. Dean, presided by Pastor. Watch Night services Monday night 9 o'clock. Strangers are cordially invited. LEADENHALL ST. BAPT. CHURCH Lendenhall near Cross St. Dr. A. Brown. Pastor Every true and sincere member of Old Leadenhall should spend this Christmas Sunday at your old Leadenhall son, Philip Andrew Brown, will preside at the 11 n. m. and $ p. m. services Sunday. December 30, 1917. Sunday School at 2.30 p. m. E. Y. P. U. at 5 p. m. Watch night service will be held the pastor's son delivering the sermon. The strangers within our city looking for a church Home are cordially invited. The Fremont avenue, Fort avenue and Harford avenue car lines run within one block of this church. CALDWELL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Spring St. above Lanvale 11 a.m. Preaching by the pastor. 2:30 Sunday School, Mrs. Mary J. Williams, Suzanne, Vickie C. Pearson, G. Green, president. 7:44 p.m. sermon by pastor. Everybody is welcome to this warm church that is heated by the very best gas heaters Rev. W. N. Edwards, D. D. pastor. Pastor's address, 4 Virginia avenue, Towson, Md. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Rev. A. Young, Pastor 11 a.m. "Railroad Sermon" at Alen A. M. E. Church, Lexington street near Carrollton avenue. 2:30 p.m. Sunday School. 7 p.m. Epworth League. S. p.m. Rev. C. Beauty. Watch Night services Monday p.m. BETHEL AFRICAN METHODI EPSICOPAL CHURCH W. Sampson Brooks, D. D. Pastor 11. a. m., Dr. Brooks will presach; Sub. "Burying the Old Year" Rubbish" 4 p. m., Sacred Tableaux 6 p. m., Special Exercises by Christian Endeavor Society. 8 p. m., Se.mon by Dr. John Gregg of Jacksonville, Fln. Watch Night Services; Monday, Dec. 31st, 9 P. M. Famous Railroad Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young... Dr. Brooks will conduct Watch Services. First watchman--William Watts Second watchman--William H. Proctor Third watchman--William B. Ham- er. A. M. E. CHURCH By St. near Charles Stewart, Pastor By Miss Tolson, Supt. Murray, President. Smith, teacher. A in five acts, "Joseph in Egypt" by the Offering. Eating Night. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev C. Harold Stepten, D. Rev Stepten, 11 a. to 7 a. m., Pastor, Rev Stepten, 11 a. to 7 a. m., Pastor, the pastor subject, "Run For Your Life", 2.30 a. m., Sunday School. You are cordially invited to come with the children, 4.30 p. m., Allen C. E. League, splendid program reminiscent of Star Circle, Miss Alice Russell, chalisman, 7.30 p. m., Sermon and General Experience Meeting. Watch meeting night services begin at 9.30 with prayer and praise service. All are welcome to the H. W. S. S.; Mr. Wm. Butler, A. C. D. L. SHILHOH A. M. E. CHURCH 28th and Simpson Sts. Rev Henry Thomas, Pastor 11 a. m., Pastor will preach, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, 6.30 p. m., C. E. League, 8 p. m., Preaching by Ero. Max Dorsay. SACRED CONCERT AND XMAS CAROLS Sunday, December June, October, graduates of the Colored High School: Prof. Harry Carroll, of Howard University; Messrs. Frank Saunders, Joseph Saunders, Lewis Wilson, Miss Eleanor Harris, William Miss, Eleanor Harris, Mubel Williams, Lillian Stewart, Georgia Anderson, Ruby Anderson, Mrs. Beaulah West Johnson, Mrs. Theresa Nickens Hampton, Miss Drumelo Owens, Mrs. Graduates, Misses Stewart, Margurie Williams, Gludys Stewart. Violin solo, Mr. John' Thompson; solo, Mr. Herman Breckledge, Ex- ercises begin 8 o'clock. Dinner, Mr. W. H. Rootsess. P. H. Williams, D. D., Poster. ST. LUCIUS G. A. M. B. CHURCH Spring St. near McLiderry Rev. W. H. Baker, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching by the pastor. Meeting of the pastor's class, following. 2 p. m., S. M. S. Orford, Supt. 3 p. m., Preaching by the wend. 4 p. m., Preaching by the wend. Lukes Band assisted by visiting bands Bru. Richard Porter, captain, 7 p. m. Spencer League. Special program. The pastor's wife will assist in Lea- service, 8 p. m. sermon. Has on the last Sunday in the old year. · Monday evening, Dec. 31 Old Fash- loned Watch Service, beginning at 8 o'clock. Able Christian workers will be present and help make the meet- ing a blessing. Silver offering at the door. W. H. Bishop, church clerk. COLUMBUS MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH B. H. Knight, Pastor Missionary Day, President, E. W. Scott will be with us all day. 10 n. m., Class. 11 a. m., Teaching. 2 n. m., Sunday School, 6.30 p. m. C. E. Lenge, 8 p. m., Preaching. Wm. E. Henlaugh, Supt. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Rev. G. W. Kennard, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. John H. Smith, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 7.30 p. m., Sunday School, sub- jected Crown, Tobes and Gifts." THE PROPHESIS CHURCH Cor. Orleans and Ann Sts. Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor 9 a. m., Class Meeting, 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. Geo. W. Johnson, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, Wes- tern Street, Minal, Baptist Church in a Union Service. Browne will preach, 6.30 p. m., Y. P. Lenge, 8 p. m., A Sacred Concern assisted by Mine. E. L. Bruce. Monday Night 8.30 our Watch ing service begins which opens nationally, church clerk. Cliffard Perry, church clerk. SPECIAL NOTICE Rev. A. Young will deliver the famous "Railroad Sermon" at Allen's A. M. E. Church, Lexington street near Carrollton avenue this Sunday, December 30th at 11 a.m., accompanied by his congregation and a select choir of Baltimore's best singers. Jacob C. Stogoup and A. Young pastors. Don't miss the train for heaven. Washington, December 23—Colored people throughout the country are being given an opportunity to show how deep is their regret over the tragic hanging of thirteen colored soldiers and the life imprisonment of forty-one others at Fort Houston, and how deep is their sympathy for their beheaded and needy families, for the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee, is sending out one hundred thousand pledge cards with an urgent appeal to respond with contributions. Relief for these sorrowing and needy families is urgent. They need sympathy now in the form of financial help, and need it quick. The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee has secured the resident address of the dependents of those thirteen hung and forty-one imprisoned for life, in order to reach them with relief. Al. street p. in world ty. p.nt WANTED—For a young, married couple a three, or four room apartment with modern, convenient. First or second floor. Apply to Mrs. N. in care of Afro-American Co. 828 N. Eutaw street Out-of-Town Correspondence Wilmington, Del. 27.—The Christmas services at Eizon m. E. Church Sunday were unusually interesting all day. The pastor, Dr. J. U. King, preached the Christmas sermon in the morning to a crowded house, using as his subject "Heaven's Christmas Gift." At the Sunday School services, Sunt. C. G. Laws, made some very helpful remarks upon the lesson: At 6.45 p.m. the grum was rendered at the Epworth program with Mrs. Clara Cork presiding. At 8 o'clock the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held sway. With Mrs. M. E. Jackson presiding, the program was rendered as follows: With the lights all turned out, the vested choir entered the main auditorium by way of the pastor's room with lighted candles singing impressively "Silent Night, Holy Night." Prayer was offered by Mrs. Victoria Starling, G. Chief of I. O. of Luke, sermon by the pastor, said remarks by Dr. J. H. McCoy, A. M. principal of Virginia College and Special Institute of Lynchburg, Va. All of these numbers were interspersed with inspiring music by the choir. The choir was indeed at its best all day. Miss Emelyne J. Tindley, the leading contratto solist of Philadelphia, appeared in concert at Bison, Church on Thursday night last. Miss Tindley simply charmed the splendid and appreciative audience which turned out to hear her. All agree that she is an artist of unusual talent. Mr. Edwin C. Matthews, of Philadelphia, a stained glass worker is repairing the large windows and putting in new ones in the Sunday School room of Eston M. E. Church. Mr. Matthews is a Negro with wite men working under him. We desire to recommend him to any church, large or small. His work is first class. In addition to his regular work, Reev, E. W. Cobert is doing a work of uplift for our friends from the South land for which we should all be grateful. Mrs. C. G. Laws, of 411 Taylor St., has her two nieces from Milford, Del., visiting her for the Christmas holidays. Dr. J. W. Bond, of Mt. Jay M. E. Church, preached a very strong Christmas sermon last Sunday morning to a large and appreciative audience. Proof, L. H. McCoyprincipal of Virginia Institute and Industrial Institute and Miss Helen Wolfford, teacher in the same Institution, spent Sunday night with Dr. and Mrs. J. U. King en route to Snow Hill, Md. Rev. C. S. Sprig is preparing for a fine Christmas cantata to be given at his church December 27th. WOODVILLE Woodville, Md., Dec. 27.—Regular services were held at John Wesley M. E. Church on Sunday conducted by Rev. Coates. Services were held at Dr. Phillips I. E. Church on Sunday at 4 P. M. conducted by Rev. R. S. Hoagland. Messrs Arthur and Thos. Greene, of Philadelphia and Baltimore, respectively, are spending the holidays with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Greene, Mr. Adam Decuglass and Mrs. Benjamin Browning Washington, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas' Adams. Mr. Herbert' Davis is spending the holidays in Washington. Mr. Thomas Adams is on the sick list. CHURCHVILLE Churchville, Md. Dec. 27.—Miss Virginia Brown has returned home after spending a month in Massachusetts, visiting her sisters. Miss Leen Walker has returned to Baltimore. Mrs. Lillian Prigg and Mrs. Hester C. Banks are on the sick list. Mr. John Smith and daughters spent the weekend in Baltimore. Miss Hattie Grant has gone to Baltimore to spend the holidays. Mr. Harry Nichols, of Philadelphia, is the guest of Mr. Edward Cooper. Mr. Thomas Pike spent time with the children of Mr. Brown, of Philadelphia, was the Sunday guest of his brother, Mr. John Brown. Miss Coren Cooper, of West Philadelphia, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Susie Cooper. Miss Myrtle Bond was over Sunday guest of Miss Bertha Smith. BELAIR Del Air, Md., Dec. 27—The Harford county colored teachers' institute convened in Del Air December 13, 14 and 15, and was well attended by the county teachers. They are doing what they can to get an increase in salary commensurate with the high cost of living, thus insuring better service. Mr. Irvine A. Matthews has been appointed principal of the public school at Summerfield, Battimore county. Succeeding Miss Lizzie Hawkins, who has been granted a leave of absence by the School Board, after many years of faithful and efficient service. Miss Hawkins goes on a trip to California. A committee representing the Harford county patriotic meeting held in the Bet Air Armory December 6th composed of the following named gentlemen: Rev. C. H. Matthews, Messrs. Oliver Brown, Wm. O. Moore, T. A. Whittington, Irvine A. Matthews and Rev. C. G. Cummings, of Baltimore, went to Camp Mende Wednesday, December 19th and presented our 17 young men drafted from Harford county, comfort kits valued at $10.00 each. We found them quarantined with the measles and Private Benjamin Barnes Cooper in the hospital, affected with spinal trouble. He will be honorably discharged as soon as his condition will permit, and sent home. Mr. Collins Brown and Mr. Aquilla Frisby are on the sick list, Mrs. Emma V. Ford, of Darlington, visited Rew and Mrs. C. H. Matthews December 13th. Ames M. E. Sunday School will observe its Christmas excuses Sunday night, December 30th. Miss Cornelia F. Run will have charge of the musical program. If you want the Ato-American telltion Mathews ANACOSTIA Annecosta, D. C., Dec. 27. The atmosphere about Annecosta seems to be surcharged with the spirit of Xmas. Rich and poor, employer and employee are living with each other endearing to make the other fellow happy. At 11:30 P. M., Christmas Eve night choirs and musical organizations begin serenading their friends and the older members of the churches, finally ending up at 5 A. M. at Campbell A. M. E. Church where a full Christmas service was held, the pastor, Rev. G. H. West, preaching his famous Christmas season entitled "Wonderful." Last Sunday the spirit of long cheer, good will, joy and glory filled the churches of Annecosta. At Campbell A. M. E. Church, Rev. West preached at 11 A. M. to a large audience, at 8:39 P. M. Rev. Win. A. Taylor, Florida Avenue, Baptist Church preached to the Men's Club. Non-Sectarian Home, and at 8 P. M. the choir rendered a Christmas cantata assisted by Lawyer Wilson. Everyone expressed himself as having enjoyed the program immensely. Thirty new chairs are purchased for the Sunday, Sepulchral last week to accommodate the increasing numbers attended by R. L. Penn is the superintendent. Next Sunday evening at 6 o'clock Dr. P. J. Jordan will preach to the Sons and Daughters of Campbell. Watch-night services will be observed next Monday night beginning at 9:30 P. M. Mrs. Butler, 2603 Nichols avenue, Mr. Daniel Webster, of Pomeroy road, Mr. Esquire Harrod, Elvans road; Mrs. George Thomas, 727 Howard avenue, are on the sick list. Many dinners, luncheons and socials are on during the holidays. Rev. West was entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Hansbrough, of Bowen road, just Sunday. The members and friends gave a liberal donation towards the Christmas basket of Rev. West last Sunday. Winchester Winchester, Va., Dec. 27. —The home of Rev. and Mrs. G. O. Wing is filled with joy because of the advent of another son. Both mother and son are doing well. A son also blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Stephenson. The most brilliant social affair of the season took place at the M. Currel Free Baptist Church on the evening of the 20th when Miss Jessie, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Emily Morrison, became the bride of Mr. James Golins, Marjorie burgess, with gracefully decorated with gains and potted plants. A large number of both white and colored people were present and many beautiful gifts were received. The largest sum of money ever raised at a Men's Day service in Winchester was raised at John Mann M. E. Church on the Sunday of last week. More than fifty dollars lying the sum raised. Rev. John O. Custis, the evangelist of Baltimore, closed as very successful meeting, on the 15th. A number of members were added to the church. The pastor, Rev. G. O. Wing is much pleased with the spiritual condition that now prevails. Local Lodge of the K. of P. held a public installation of the officers at the M. Carmel Free Baptist Church on the opening of the 18th. The lodges of Strasburg, Va., and Berryville, Va., assisted in the ceremonies. A high class musical program was rendered. CECILTON Cecilton, Md., Dec. 27—The Christmas entertainment given by the public school children in Union Bathol A. M. E. Church on December 14th under the management of Miss L. J. Richardson and Miss Hallie Boyer, was a splendid affair. On Sunday morning 10 o'clock a large number tugged out to hear the sermon on the "Birth of Christ" by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Williams. After the sermon the pastor spoke on the Mission of the Red Cross, Mrs. Leonis Bailey. Howard Young, S. T. Young, Miss Laura. Young were among those who joined, at 7.10 M. a beautiful program was rendered by the A. C. E. L. Music by the League choir, Mr. Walter P. Riley, organist. Carroll, Md. Dec. 27.—Mrs. Edward Brown's father, of Whiteford, Md., is a visitor here. The Peerless Singers of Baltimore rendered a grand program at Evergreen A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Master Leon Savoy of Paradise, successfully passed the examination for clerk in the U. S. Post Office. He is now a special delivery boy at A. M. E. Station. Miss A. G. Office Station, then appointed principal or Charles Street School, Westminster, is spending the holidays home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Green. The Carroll West-end Social will appear in Catonsville New Years night. SNOWHILL Snow Hill, Md. Dec. 27—Dewey Waters, Quincy Waters and Owing Long came home Friday from Princess Anne Academy to spend the holidays with their parents. Miss Rella S. Hackett, Miss Bethel Ford, and Miss Carrie Lee Dennits, teachers in the public school here left for their home Sunday to spend the holidays with their parents. Miss Hackett will spend a part of her time in Wilmington, Del. Nathan Roxborough of Camp Dix, is home for four days visiting his parents. Peter L. Henry and Willie Henry, of Virginia Union University, came home. Saturday to spend the holidays with their parents. pros Saturday met with a serious accident having cut his ankle with an axe. Mr. George Dave is visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Wharton, of Crissfield, Md. Miss Harriett Woolford and Miss.Viettie Hayward, both of Lynch Miss. Seminary, are home for the winter as the school is burned. Mr. Louie J. Purnell, of this city and Miss Matilda Rayfield of Cape May, N. J. were quietly married at Stockton, Midd. Wednesday by Rev. Helm, pastor of the M. E. Church at Snow Hill, Tev. Noah M. Brown, preached an excellent sermon, Sunday at Friendship M. E. Church at which time the members presented him a the turkey for his Christmas dinner. Who made the presentation were Messrs. Walter Duncan and Harmon. Mr. George Bishop, or Camp Meade is home fro a few days. DENTON Denton, Md., Dec. 27.—Hew. James H. Flickett, pastor of Union Ballet A. M. E. Church, preached a spiritual sermon on last Sunday morning to the delight of his congregation. The contest held at Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Thursday night was a marked success, $35.46 was collected by the contestants. Miss Lucile Toma won the first prize which was a very handsome silver fruit basket. Mr. and Mrs. George Dyer, of Philadelphia are spending the holidays with Mr. Dyer's mother, Mrs. Lydia Dyer. A Christmas tree and treat will be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Christmas night in honor to the Sunday School, Mrs. M. A. Lush, evangelist of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference, held services at Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Sunday night. Muslims Mary A. Binks, Emma O. Stanford and daughter Eloise, and Mr. Walter Ranks, of Atlantic City, N. J., are visitors to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bailer, Prof. and Mrs. J. F. Walker are now occupying their俩 home on East Gay street. Miss Marie Bailie is spending the holidays in Baltimore, the quest of her sister, Mrs. F. Duke, Mr. W. W. Horner, of Chester, Pa., is spending the holidays at home with his family. Mr. Clifford Bailie, of Chester, Pa., will spend the holidays with his mother. Mrs. H. Scott. LUTHERVILLE Lutherville, Md., Dec. 27.—The services at Edgeworth, Md. E. Church were well attended Sunday. The Sunday School pupils remained a program entitled "Lord of Adl" at S. P. M. in the drive for twenty thousand Red Cross members in Baltimore county, Rev Wm. Brown was placed on the staff with Judge Frank I. Duncan, and he succeeded well with his people. He was assisted by Mr. George* E. Fry. The members and friends of Zion M. E. Church, Govans, presented to the parsonage of Edgewood and Zion Charches a purse for Christmas gift, They came singing and it was a surprise to the pastor and his wife. The following committee, namely: Mrs. Sarah Matthews, Mrs. Ann Matthews, Mrs. Rachel Laws, Mrs. Eliza Baston, Mrs. Bessie Smith, Misses Ebola Carter, Mrs. Amie Louis, Misses Mary Johnson, Elliara Carroll, Lousia Jones, Mrs. Elizabeth Carrett, Messrs. Robert Smith, Philip Boston, Robert Carrett, John Laws, Zacharia Grimer, Charlie Carrett, Wm. Hitchens and John Carter. Miss Emma V. Carroll, a teacher of a New Market is spending the holidays home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll, Mrs. Simon Scott, Jr., and son Roland, of Holkau are spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lenox Johnson. Miss Emily Ayers, a student of State Normal School, is home spending the holidays. LONGGREEN Longgreen, Md. Dec. 27. —Rev W. T. Brown, pastor of M. Zion A. M. E. Church, who has been very much indisposed during the past week, was unable to attend his church on last Sunday. Rev. Alfred Winder, a local minister of the above named church, had charge of the services. Easton, Md., Dec. 27.—Rev. J. S. Collins preached a Christmas sermon Sunday, morning at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Christmas exercises were held at Bethel Church Tuesday under direction of Miss Nettie Jenkins and Mrs. Daisy Dobson. The meeting of the Colored Division Maryland Council of Defense was quite a success. The speakers were J. R. Holland, J. S. Collins and Rev. Wilson. The following boys of Camp Meade who spent Christmas home were John Canner, Russell Toney, Peary Perkins. Miss Marie Jenkins, of Dover State College, spent Christmas home with her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jenkins, Mr. Samuel H. Gibbs, of Philadelphia, spent Christmas with his sister and aged mother, Mrs. Martha Jenkins and Nacy Gibbs, Mrs. Elmer Gorman of Wilmington, accompanied by her husband, Miss Brooks, is the guest of her, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dongluss, Mr. and Mrs. Holland, of Dover State College, spent Christmas home. Miss Bailin Deckins, from Baltimore, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. James Johns, an entertainment was held at thecolored school Friday night. The children received the treat during the day. There was a shaking of the tree at night. All those holding tickets received cled presents, Mr. John Harris, of Washington, D. C., and Mr. Elmer Harris spent the Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, Sr. Mr. Luther Wilson died suddenly at the residence of Alez. Sullivan Monday. The funeral of Mr. Henry Johnson took place at Asbury M. E. Church Saturday. Miss Eva Gibson is on the sick list. Mr. John Henington and Mr. Wm. H. Harris of Downingtown, Pa., spent Christmas with their family. CATONSVILLE Catonsville, Md., Dec. 27—The League will render the sacred play Sunday night, called "The New Born King," at 8 o'clock. Mr. William Crawford, who was buried last week in Baltimore, was widely known here. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Crawford, Mr. George Copeland, of Lakensville, Montgomery county, spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George King, Tev. and Mrs. D. G. Hill were remembroned the congregation and Mrs. Tuesdays night when he went to the parsonage by Miss Edith Hull and presented him with a large basket and a purse, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bond have moved from Harristown to Speed town and are occupying the house of Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson. Mr. James Lee, Jr., a student of Dunbar school, Washington, spent Xmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lee, Sr. Miss May Ester Coe had as her guest Xmas, Miss Irene Minor, of Baltimore. Mrs. Ella Fountain and little Miss Maxey Eriscoe was returned from Newark, N. J., where they attended the funeral of Maxey's mother, Mrs. Mamie Eriscoe. Mrs. Henry who has been congratulated on her bed-suffering, Mrs. Martha Gripp was tendered a party Sunday night by a number of friends, headed by Mrs. James Lee, Mrs. Ellen Hardy, Floria Terrell, Chas. Terrell and Miss Dora Dey attended the annual family reunion of Mrs. Mandy Mason, of Baltimore, Christmas night. Mr. Alexander Terrell was the guest at dinner Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Torsell. CAMBRIDGE Cambridge, Md., Dec. 27—Rev. Mr. Robert Boggs, of Farmmount, Md., filled the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. Special music was furnished by the choir. The pastor, Rev. A. J. Young, was in Baltimore, having been summoned by the serious illness or one of his brothers. Rev. C. W. Pullett, who has been ill, is reported to be in an improved condition. Miss Hilda Roberts and Mr. Geo. Winder were married by Rev. D. J. Shockley a few days ago. A prayer meeting of white and colored people was held at the Courthouse a few days ago. An enjoyable old folk' concert was given at Waugh M. E. Church. Rev. J. H. Nutter, of Marion, Md., filled the pulpit at St. Luke's M. E. Church. Sunday, Misses Bertha Pinkett, Mildred Stewart, Elizabeth Jones, Mabel Conway and Annie Jackson, raised $33 in a little girls rally at the church. Mr. Lewis Henry, a student of Howard University, Washington, is spending the holidays here with his students at Camp Mendez spent the holidays here. Miss Fannie J. Jones and James H. Glidden were married on Christmas eve. Rev. D. K. Shockley officiated. Cambridge, Md., Dec. 27. —The public school has organized a war savings society, the officers of which vice president, Mr. James Maddox; secretary, Mr. John E. Douglass; treasurer, Mr. Robert S. Taylor; clampin; Mr. John R. Woolford; sergeant-at-arms, Mr. Kenned Wilson. The program rendered was as follows: Song, "America"; oration, Mr. J. E. Douglass; duet, Miss H. Camper and V. Wilson; recitation, Mr. E. Waters; recitation, Mr. L. Williams; quartette, K. G. Wilson, etc; paper, Mr. J. L. Woolford; song, "Angels Adore Him," fourth grade; recitation, H. Coralis; recitation, Mr. V. Jackson; song, fifth grade; dialogue, "A Christmas Doll" Miss Ross Water and company; recitation, Miss J. Waters; recitation, Miss M. Barley; land; reading, Miss J. Green; closing address, Miss A. Keez; resolutions, Mr. J. Maddox. Some of our visiting friends were Rev. Mr. Young, who spoke a few encouraging words to us. Misses Harris, L. M. Wilson and a few others. The pupils gave each teacher a Christmas present and they enjoyed themselves candy and nuts from their Christmas tree. Ellicott City Elliott City, Md., Dec. 28. — Mr. Samuel Dent, of Ohio, and Mrs. Fannie Brown and daughter of Washington, spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. George Presco, Mrs. Martha Fuller spent Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Muggle Queen of Baltimore. Mr. Stephen Joyce spent Christmas in Washington with his brother, Mr. Charles Joyce. Miss Eesie Scott and Miss Lauren Brown visited Miss Lillian Wiley of Baltimore, a oChristmas day. A few of the boys at Camp McAde spent Christmas a their homes here, Mr. Daniel Green, one of the Civil War veterans, died Christmas night, Mrs. Josie Jones, who has been on the sick list for quite awhile is able to be out again. Mrs. Annie Clifford is still on the sick list. POMONKEY Pomonkey, Md., Dec. 28. Services were held at the Metropolitan M. E. Church Christmas morning at 5 a. m. Rev. and Mrs. P. F. King motored to Washington on Saturday accompanied by Mr. Kiah one of the teachers here. Miss Estelle Butler and Miss Elinora King and Miss Anteneta Hawkins are spending their holidays at the home of their parents. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Natha Thomas a few days agn odn theft them a fine baby boy. Christmas day passed very quietly, and the fact is accredited to Charles and Prince Georges counties being dry. Jentesse Wilkerson, one of the draft men from here is said to be very sick at Camp P Meade. Be quick to kick If things gowrong; But kick to us And make it strong. 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MASON rey ave’ spent most of the fallin | RS fee Pee, poldodets = <M ON. . : gh Gecree acute] Ey eee or Soft-—-SHMY F ., nusions and. ngrowing cH TROUBLES? — goo in Gincoin, Z met a remerkable| (aA Bae oe) OU Fiotly Soft HY Fr Bain snd troy shen ues ai Hee Soe eta te cS ee eee H Une Herolin I HAVE: YOUR ARCHES TREATED FREE ( nday “Event ‘ ina fe erro, CE ee as Oo |eUsing Wited We ; vening. . —«6 ‘to 8:30'S wing we Fig For [Sages ar i tene CFOMA) ve x cee Uncle Sam. |that. She !s one of the very 1S aprathecpet aaedt sh aecad Mae: stave beon trusticating, but IT como forth to toll you that 1 am going to do better the next time, und furnish you more. Snformation than your heads ean hold. ‘etore I tell you anything that v4 be serious this week, I want to take oft my wig, hat and halr to the afro- American, und congratulate Mditer Murphy ‘nd all others concerned up- fon that great machine thoy have in their office. T have loolted and 1vok- ed at tho picture of that big thing Which they have added to tho office and. they tell me it: onc great big press, and (hat all they havo to do is to start the press, and we paper rolls off of a. spooy like, prints, eoumts and folds the papers at Uie rato of 2.006 an ‘hour. "Eno Lora hath éont great things for us whereor we ure glad.” John U1, 3urphy, isan wsgrosnive newpaper mam, and ne belloves. in getting the news, saying nothing bout the cost since (Us Yeatly nev He has a modern up-to-date ows paper ‘omleei? one. of the bast fn this Country among out ‘people. Just like the oflice of the other biz pavers of Baltimore. 33is editorial rooms. are up stairs, where you will find the edltor-in-ehlet, the managing editor. city editor,” and reporters. Ht up there that brains are put all. over paper and then disted ‘out. tothe peuple. Great ideas are In the kewl Df that editor and tien he is conserva tive, and full of good things. T have told you about this start be- fore, and how well they Work to- gether Mv L.'S. Hei has been Eonnecued with the paper ever since the woods were burwed. and then there 8 t0.be found her desk and her Work, She fas astant now. {Misa Mabel Rowene, and ken thers fteo Arnett Murpiie, the business swan D.-H. Murphy, the foreman, soiin Murphy, dr George Murpiy. Punk Jin Johnson, and others whose names To net recall, L must not forget me ja my rfenda, 1 bave been siting every since Z maried, aud {xin zi Sling away Wl sunre Titers, Veriaps you bavy rourd whet 1 ave hwurd recently, nod T oye it ds hoe tray, and iE IL is, 1 bunably. ote pngaeit 18 President Woodrow Wilson, fand the United Suites army to cle Ht T'don'e- kill others, zor say .countey. ‘They tell me that those Geramans.'and rrurks sind! Auatelans ave trying G do something-to ov people. Te thes do they will have a happy: me about 5. \wer we, are some fighters, We have ‘Avhipped exei other, aad then we have een eens becwuse there wore hone otsieha or us Lo walp. int, we-are going to Gey up them tears now ne vo must meet One fighting foe. Jt fs arease of man to kan, and thal other Fellow Is trained to Kil and mat get rates. Tlie progeess ‘of the war, and the movement of affsirs conneeted there- with have been brought to your notice Throwel he Afro-Amerieasl, and It ts the nim ‘of the editor to Keep you posted, as 1 aun sure you want Le be Dosted on what is going on in this Ycorld, I huvonever seen stich names since T have beon in tho world and Some of them I nover try 10 call, bat Jas Took at thent and go on «bout my dusiness Ikea Tle men. {have not_been saying much to your fouders this pay, buras tie’ year Doses Tam searing the piuce of iuming over a new Inat and then will toll you fust what 1 ant soins to Uo tien and if possible get yuu to 0 with me from time 10 tine, ‘Chous- ands nt miles Inve been covered, sings I wrote to you last, but then! That s ait righ for te to ride, and J} fun-not going to be here when Fou oad this Teiter, but will be in Boston or some otter point where you will tiot be able to fee me. ork, ssid pechaps go to Boston, Bl, tiniore. Washington, and then 3imp| Gown in the sunsy South as T seo it) how. We must look back over the| post seat and in doing so we, wil tina many interesting events. A. few; things have happened iat pertaps| Wi never happen sacin. jy als world Diagurthe word to come, ahd we ars! expobting move this year, nite by! fieue we Rnd the race coming dato 33] own, nd Tam et prepared to say] Ii the things, that will come (0 Us Gus stroag mien ase belng .pushed tol tho front mel ‘ss to war, we think well of ours ‘own, ane se hope to see each maw do} Ine part. Now: there will be Coll Yank A. Denigon, and ,C-eur muck! through the “Black Dispa:eh” about! itn aud his position. “soine’ sey that] ho wilt not. head hig. regiment, and} ther things, Dut ss for me and mine See eine to ale rem Sts] Einnett dh Seott fhe position. Yam the. time. ‘De you exniet to heip to win the war? OF conve yoo. We are proud of the great work being done at Eunogce Inge: wider De ober R, Moton, “He is not making much fuss but he 1s doing some. reat good Juaed common sense work. We all 2 Jolce that he wey selected to wueceed eee et an like Der Booker, Wesh<| A. Booker has*made his way. He is one of the great race men. Miss Car- rie I, Booker, his talented daughter is giving t0 the world some real music Some of the leading -muste publishers in the country are getting out her work, ‘and sheeis some day to hold a big_place among the composers of T have spent most of the fall in the South, visiting Lincoln, Neb., Topeka, Kunsas City, and I am now in Chica- go. In Lincoln, I met a remarkable woman, Mrs. ‘Burkhardt, Many” of the race dq not know her, but ahe Is making a place for nerselt and race. She hay a studio wherein the teaches painting ‘on china or something Ike that. She fe one of the vory beat in Amorice, and she is not drawing the color line, fot she hus 56 white pupils and 8 of us. ‘They are all: working side by side. :Well such %s Nebraska, for there Is not gny color line in the schools out thore any way. Human holngs are but human beings, und they’ must all be edueated has declar- eG the state and a-wise declaration. 1 was the guest of Kev. J. 8. Payne, and spent fust a little time with Rov. E. Hillman. Wil talk about 4. Now 1 will bring, these seattering remarks to close, but you may expect to hear from mo often during 1918. ‘The office Is now in better shupe, BAPTIST CONGRESS MEETS IN GALVESTON At a recent session of the Bxecutive Committee of the National B. ¥. ¥. V. and Sunday School Conzress held in Memphis, ‘Tenn, st was agreed to change the time of meeting of the Congros to June 19-22, 1918: ‘this change was mide because tho public sehools: and colleges ave closing the frst wook in tune ané many B. X, P. COUNT SRM Senet “worikara” are propibited from attending for thst reavon, ‘The expert Tecturers. and ministers to preach the annual ser- mons were selected ang the committee cruanived, for the’ purpose of thoroughly: advertising the | Congress The commiites was informed — thal hot only’ Galveston but. the whole State of Tesus iy bent on. making the Congress the best that fas ever assen- bled angwhere athe United States. Pastor’ Harvour is enshusiestic and tegis the epllste to eons in grt numbers wo he ext show them how to citertain strangers, Rov. D. Ax Soot cnperintengeat nf Sunday Scoot mis sire, hits aticed for a ‘Texas Day on Wiileh he. promfsex to. put the ‘Texas Foople on eeord us the soost bers? and eathnsaacie supporters of the Cangrozs Bovement. Chestertown | Chestertown, Md. Dee, 2S.—-Hev. Yuletide holidays have grought many eral weeks, Afr. Charles ‘Tighman fof Baltimore, who nos been visiting Feu aman tien, ton, Ya., and Pxuline Stricklin, of ents, Mr. and Mrs. Etijah Siriciclin epee Se oak ee ee meas ate i cota a es ee ee ae oe ace a ee a git aint of Camp Dix, N. J, spent the holidays re eon ae ae scent cry omer sna a 8 a Se eS Senge Se eas pee re TOWSON Miss Mary E. Wyene was the gues! of her adopted sister, Brg. Burges Gutettey, last Friday” and Saturday Sn route to Potersburz, Va. from the Suate Normal Sckooi ut Bewle. Nd., to Spend the hotidays with wer: varents Sho is cleo the cousin of Strs. Daize Tracer. Mra, ertie Johnson, 0 Chesapeake avenue, wito hes been sil for the past two months, fs able to be ot ‘nga Annapolis Annapolis, Sid., Dée! 271—On “De- comber 28, 1917, ihe one hundred ard Steen anon who. tte now st Camp Meade from Annapolis. Md, and. ann ‘Arundel eoims, were given "smuzes” dts Christmas tokens by” the: comunittes Of the Red. Cross Benet Tiie committer was xecompanted by nev. B.S Willian, partor of Asbiry MB. Chuveh, who inade the presen tion adévess:, Kev. Brisco, pastor 0 srt Marien A. af 35, eauch, a fom friends and Jobn H. King, chairnu oF the conniaites. » Captatr: Loving 9 rs company nd Sergeunt Stoke wore very cordial to the felends ant cominitees, : On January 2. 1918, there willbe ¢ dance given at Annapolia, 2, by th Stenographers of Washington, D. C ‘This dance taker place at tho Assets diy Toomey where’ tho musi. Yall © furnlstied by the "Doe Peas Jas j Bene” from Washington. John ® Pres int pane pea genie aetna ee ee Ee es ee as one BBE SN ee eR ee ee oe ee bes ee oe ee ee ee 2 ee oe [eS Se AB eae at Oni Ree eae Ea Be ee Pe ee ane Co eee ee Nery retin tte ee MRS. ANNIE E. BROWN, Evangelist. Who is very ill at the residence of her son, Dr. Harry F, Brown 1501 Presstman street. She wishes ail her converts and Friends 2 Happy New Year. a pee SiPacdscea aN A eB aa tcc (PDN GOLENE) / ene CSGENEGS) | eA ¢ POSITIVERY, al SS te A Se) ee hee 8 ra ‘Charictte Hali | Charlotte Hull, Me, Dec, 27.—The fours quarterly eonferonce seas held fae it: Cabeaty ME, Church, Wednoe- Sis December 19. rf Thomas rede, engl ners rete eld AUB Sfry's PB. Church Sunday norning at JL o'etocks. Rev. Hoagland, the pastor, deilyerea 9 sormon. Ree. Dei prdéied at John Woaley M. i Cente) Sundiy wucnlag to 8 fo0d eatisring. Among the guests fore {for the hota are: atlsa Hitzeet olson ant ir. George Dent, both of sonra Convesr die Spenest Waren, Ot Ruttigore, aon of Me. slates Gourae Beacons -3itm Cora Tol:on, toute of tur, Weumer "olvon at Mee slames Jones, ising Wis grestt Inoiinns atin Bien stvoors. Stew A, A Seatracy unstor of Bhenater A 3 EE Gaurahy pasion to a teres argo Sunday night. Howes, 2.0 bret, Gere Tonen Tost eileen Dinka nt Lis Lioyaz atl oF Gabe motefed lo AL Calvary ME, Church Weeresuas’ to attend che “quarterly conference, Med. alfred Busi was ‘eallal to Washington Pucsday- 10 the hedeste of le deaugicer ssi ts 207 ously fi 33nq Maenacct Went and dangiter Ruth, jefe Chvistnias suorn- ng Zor Washington co spend the Yl daze with har children and friends ‘Mr. Samuel Murray, of Bakimere leh Schoo!, ss spending tho hoildays eich is parents. ev. and Stes A Burvay.. ston. Susle Breciand, of Bat fala, Nev ts the just oF hor Yrozner. Afr. Wm. Marshall, airs. Mell Thomay wow the einer Mose of re, Nellie ‘Dont Christmas Pas. Christ ras iartices were obsnrved at tho ner tral chierekey a follows: Morning sorvive et 6 o'eloel at Ienerae A 3 Be. Church, Rev. A. Av Murra, prator: Rov. JB 32. Dont Sireaened at fon West:y at i1 o'ctovi:; communion and sormon at S 3farys P. E, Chapst Admisotered by the pastor, Father Fe TT ereaelicnd . eige | Bead THE OX-BAY of LIFE ‘the book which reveals the se- ‘eret of success. It tells yout ‘disposition, good qualities, your auits, business and narriege partuers, and many ote things. Cloth, 120 pages, $2 ver copy. Special offer to agents, Address B. Newton 5. [Compbell, B.S, M. D.,.1969 IN. Corey Sty Beltimore, id. For otners win donot know the teuih and are muftering as 1 suffored, {avian to state that aboot to ara T had’ a torsiole cous, entnesn amd fos of fein. “Our-ovn physician Dr Mace ettented me for some Une, and ald: { hhod. euberepiosis "I, as’ went ie the Jonne opine, and they work: aon tie for some time amd wanted tne. to en to Bayview, but aa I got trots all tho time, 1 s010 it sas vest tortie at my own home as anywhere tieo. i" went down until 1 weighed only 96 the. Someono told me to tty Dr. Campbell, the Lung” Specialist 13a. N. Carey etrect, Ballorore, dx ag ho wes the best out on lungs. i went to htm in company ‘with my’ aise ter, welgblng less then 86 Iba. He cenmined ma and told ime the. truth fie pat me en the hung Base Treat tment, aud T.eeurteg & chase Cor the otter immediately. ‘thank od am living. gad on November 37,3927, weighed and tip the sento-a¢ 148 Tbs No ‘one wilt believe now that 1 ever teas loko sn my lifer “know sovernt others .Dr.. Campbell cured of the! ama toate, cand those who are aut foving with ike same trovile showte iinow where they eam best be helped. rw, Bortha J. Sivith, | ee ether Ttesvibte 2.0. ad FEIDENAT TION OFAN CURRUTGNS SL ile, and Slee. D. V. A. Hears, | Branele 21. Warren, a prominent at- cr. J. H. Murphy. ve Tatas sane! LAIR DPRESNERS.. : .POIRDERTER.. EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. | EXCHUSLVEEY FOR LADIES _ MME. 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Will teack-you the course of hair growiigi. ca DAIS GANDA -5e.: CIGAR of the Commissioners will convene Wednesday, January 16th, 1917 in the auditorium of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, corner Dolphin and Etting Street, Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor, at 11 a. m. There will be three sessions of the Council. The men will meet in the forenoon at 11 o'clock; the women's division at 3:30 in the afternoon and at 8 p. m., at Albaugh's Theatre, will be held a general public meeting and patriotic demonstration. The guest of honor and speaker of the occasion will be the Hon. Emmet J. Scott, Special Assistant Secretary of the War Department and the personal representative of Mr. Baker. Accompanying Mr. Scott, will be a representative of the War Department, who has seen life at the front. There will be a detachment from the National army at Camp Meade to lend patriotic inspiration to the occasion. His Excellency Governor Emerson C. Harrington, Governor of the State of Maryland, General Waters, President of the Maryland Council of Defense, the Hon. Francis M. Jencks, president of the National League of Defense and Former Governor Goldsboreau will be present. The County Commissioners are instructed to meet and elect one of their body to represent them at the conference. This does not exclude any other member who may desire to attend. The names and addresses of the Commissioners so elected must be sent to the Secretary, H. M. Gross, Esq. at 421 Drud Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. by the tenth of January. It is desired that each Commissioner will have a short report of the condition of his county for the Council's record. It is hoped that each county in the State will send a representative. The Council will look after his railroad fare. This public effort of the Council is intended to reaffirm the colored man's LOYALTY and PATRIOTISM and to IMPRESS the country at large as well as those in this immediate vicinity that no sacrifice is too great for him to make when his country needs his time and service. Crowd the theatre,therefore, on the night of the sixteenth and give the distinguished visitors a rousing welcome. Mrs. Carrie Brown spent Christmas visiting relatives in Baltimore, Mr. Douglass and Leroy Williams are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Williams. Members and friends of Shiloh A. M. E. Church, 28th and Simpson Sts. surpriSED their pastor and family on December 24th with a. large turkey and many other good things for which they wish to thank them. The Frederick Douglas Civio League composed of patrons of the Frederick Douglas School. Mount and Saratoga street, met at the school Thursday night of last week. Addresses were delivered by Charles J. Koehler, intendant of the school, Joseph Dr. C. A. A. Miller, assistant superintendents. Harry T. Pratt played a violin solo and Wm. H. Mcabes sang a solo. Myrtle Savage; Ralph Lockerman and Richard Campbell were the winners in the ticket selling contest conducted by the Frederick; Douglass School with which to buy Liberty Bonds. PRESS—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear little daughter, Myrtle A. Press, who departed this life one year ago; December 24th, 1916 Friends may think we will soon forget her And our wounded hearts he healed But they little know the sorrow; That's within our hearts concealed. Sleep, dear Myrile, take your rest. God took you home He thought it bore We did not know the pain you bore We did not see you die We only know you passed away Without bidding us goodbye. May her soul rest in peace. By her father, mother, sister and CAREY THEATRE PROGRAM WEEK OF DEC. 31st BEST IN PHOTO PLAYS. Open Daily from 2-6 & 7-11.15 MONDAY - MARIE WALCAMP in the 7th Episode of the "RED ACE" Called "THE LION'S CLAWS" Triangle Keystone Comedy presents, "A MAIDEN'S TRUST" In 2 acts, featuring some of Keystone's funniest actors. Dove Morris and Gladys Tennison in L Ko Komedy called "FAST AND FURIOUS" Screen Magazine No. 41. Also a good single reel drama They stacked the cards on "Two Gun Hicks" but stuired by the love of two good women he beat them in the game of death, 5 parts. Also, a comedy. BRODY B. BRIDLEWHITE is in 19th Roleside of Called THE CRYSTAL MALE Miss Billie Rhodes. in Strano Comedy. "TWO OR A KIND" Wm. Franey and ale Henry in comedy "WHEN LIZ LET LOOSE" Screen Magazine No. 93. Art - Industry War WEDNESDAY—GREIGHTON HALE AND MOLLIE KING "THE SEVEN PEARLS" called "THE FLYING FORTRESS" The Mystery of Who Is Number One thickens. The Hales, aided by Almee, use against the TTT a Flying Fortress, a man made mammoth that plunges like the Tanks of Europe mercilessly. thru steel and stone THE GET AWAY, in 2 acts with Fred Church and Eileen Sedgwick MAGIC JAZZ BO, a clever single reel-comedy. THURSDAY TOLD AT TWII LIGHT In 5 acts, featuring baby Marie Osborne and a Little Colored Boy Actor. This picture is pronounced by cr拭es as one of the best pictures of today. The acting of this little colored boy is wonderful. Don't fall to see it. Wm Franey and Gale Hale in Joker Comedy "who Doe It." IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE A stirring story of love and international politics in 5 parts SATURDAY—Eddie Polo, Priscilla Dean and Harry Carter "THE GREY GHOST" 8th episode called "THE PEARL NECKLACE" Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber and Kingsley Benedict in 3rd episode of "THE MYSTERY SHIP" called "ADRIFT" Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran-in "Bad Little Good Boy" Current Events No. 231 George Ovey in Jerry's Victory COMING "WRATH OF THE GODS "THE HIDDEN HAND" EVELYN NESBIT THAW in REDEMPTION THE M. K. I. HAIR POMADE At last something has been discovered to make Colored People's Hair Grow. Don't take other people's word for it. Buy one Box 50c at your Drug Store and prove for yourself the truth of this statement. The M. K. I. Hair Pomade never fails to do what it claims to do. It makes the Hair Grow. Makes it soft, silky and glossy. Every Box used makes a man or woman happy, because it does all it claims to do. Everybody wants Pretty Hair and M. K. I. Hair Pomade will give it to you. Ask anyone who used it Buy a box and try it. The truth goes with every box. TRY THE M. K. I. CAMEO BROWN FACE POWDER Price, 50c. & $1.00 Per Box. Face Rouge, 25c Per Box. Also M. K. I. SHAMPOO, 50c per bottle On Sale at All Drug Stores THE M. K. I. CO. Baltimore, Md. START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT BUY A LOT AT PATAPSCO PARK. Commutation Tickets less than 11 cents per round trip. 12 MINUTES RIDE FROM CAMDEN STATION SOLD ON EASY TERMS. We will take you and your friends to the Park anytime convenient to you FREE OF CHARGE. St. Paul 3119. PATAPSCO PARK LAND COMPANY Regent Theatre Pennsylvania Ave. opposite Pitcher St. WEEK COMMENCING MON. DEC. 31st QUALITY VAUDEVILLE The Goopher Dust Trust With Bobbie Kemp, Laurence Deas and a Bevy of PRETTY GIRLS A big time attraction direct from New York City. PICTURE PROGRAM MONDAY— BUTTERFLY PICTURES presents The Photo Play Supreme NEW YEARS DAY---13th Chapter of "THE SEVEN PEARLS" Featuring Mollie King and Greighton Hale Also another Popular Falcon Feature From 12 M. to 2 A. M. "THE BAR SINSTER" in 8 Parts A Red Blooded Drama of Race Equality The Greatest Race Drama ever filmed. A novel treatment of the race question, by a well balanced, cast of colored and white stars, providing a drama of powerful appeal to every Negro in America. Note: For the benefit of those who are unable to gain admittance to the Midnight Show. THE BAR SINSTER will be shown on New Years Day from 12 to 2p. m WEDNESDAY... "THE RED ACE" Episode 4. "THE UNDERCURRENT" Presenting Noble Johnson, Maric Walcamp and others A Big U Drama and a Universal Comedy THURSDAY—(Feature day) "THE COURAGE OF SILENCE" With Allee Joyce and Harry Morey A Vitagraph Blue-Ribbon Masterpiece Big V Frolickers in the roaring Comedy-"PLANS & PAJAMAS" FRIDAY----"THE DOUBLE DISGUISE" 16th Episode of Another of the famous O'Henry Stories featuring Chet Ryan & W. L. Rogers Jaxon Comedy Solg World Library SATURDAY---Vitegraphs Melodramatic Serial "THE FIGHTING TRAIL" Adventure 15 A New George Ade 'Fable in Slang' Sparkle Comedy. American War News. Featuring -Stearns Hits: -Rooster Rag, That Creepy, Weepy Feeling, Hy, Shine Some day Somebodys Gonna Get You, Yah-De-Day. STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND If Its GOOD See It At The STAR WEEK OF DEC 31st VIRGINIA LISTON The Queen Blue Songstress CYCLONIC BABE LEWIS IN HIS LATEST SONGS CLARKE & KINKEY SINGING, DANCING AND TALKING Monday: Pearl White in "The Fatal Ring" No. 19. Also Lonesome Lake Comedy Tuesday: Mollie King & Creighton, "Seven Pearls" No.10 Hale in Also JESSE JAMES, the Great Outlaw, Also a Comedy Wednesday: "THE FIGHTING TRAIL" No.15 THE LAST EPISODE ALSO A SPARKLING COMEDY Thursday: "THE LOST EXPRESS" Episode 13 Featuring HELEN HOLMES ALSO GEO. OVEY COMEDY Friday; "STINGAREE" No. 15 LAST EPISODE ALSO POKEES & JABBS COMEDY Saturday: "NE'ER DO WELL" 7 Reels ALSO STRAND COMEDY SPECIAL MATINEE: NEW YEAR'S DAY. Open 2 F. M. Motion Pictures and Vaudeville IMPORTANT NOTICE All matter for Publication should be in the office not later than Wednesday of each week. Advestisements received uy until Thursday noon. THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE OF THE 'AFRO' IS $1.50 PER YEAR MONDAY--"THE SEVEN PEARLS" Last Episode "ROARING CAMP" A Superb Drama by Kline Edison TUESDAY: "THE WITCHING HOUR" in 6 reels New Years The most fascinating, Hypnotic, Telepathic Drama ever Day screened. Must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO A UNIVERSAL COMEDY WEDNESDAY: "The Mystery Ship" 1st Episode Big Double Unquestionably the biggest thriller ever staged in the Snow history of serial pictures. Wm. S. Hart (2 Gun Hicks) in "SQUARE DEAL" Thursday: "FATAL RING" 17th Episode FEATURING ALSO A 2 REEL DRAMA & A 1 REEL COMEDY FRIDAY: "Grey Ghost" 14th Episode featuring Eddie Polo "WHEN THE DANCE CRAZE-STRUCK DARKTOWN" With an All-Star Colored Cast featuring the best talent in the city SATURDAY: "THE RED ACE" 9th Episode "THE IRON CLAW" Last Episode Also a Rip Roaring-Comedy BIG MIDNIGHT SHOW, NEW YEARS EVE, 12 M. TO 2:30 A.M. "THE DEVIL'S PRAYER BOOK" A 5-Reel Feature. Thrilling and exciting, it will hold you spellbound from beginning to end. Coming—"WHO IS NUMBER ONE" A Parumunt Seriat "Vengeance and the Woman" Wmi. S. Hart in "Cold Deck" ADMISSION 5 & 10 CENTS. 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