The Afro-American

Maryland's Best. The Afro-American is the oldest, largest and newsiest weekly Newspaper in Maryland. THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FIRST: IN NEWS IN CIRCULATION IN ADVERTIZING VOL. XXVI. No. 17. BALTIMORE, MD., SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1918. PRICE: 3 Cents in Maryland 5 Cents outside of Maryland SCENE AT TRIAL OF TWENTY-FOURTH INFANTRYMEN CHARGED WITH "SHOOTING UP" HOUSTON. TEXAS. These are the accused members of the 24th Infantry. Eight of the men hanged are shown in the photograph which was taken in the Post Chapel during the progress of the trial. No. 1 is Sergeant Nesht No. 2 is Corporal Larnon J. Brown, No. 3 is Corporal James Wheatley, No. 4 is Corporal Jesse Moore; No. 5 is Charles W. Baltimore, the erroneous report of whose killing started the trouble; No. 6 is Private William Brickengridge, No. 7 is Private Carlos Snodgrass and No. 8 is Private Risley W. Young. The other five are in the group but view of them is obscured by the intervening figures. N.A.A.C.P.TALES OF RACE WEATHER Work for Equal Rights Discussed at the Seventh Annual Meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. PRESIDENT STORY SPEAKS Declares That War Conditions Have Opened Up New Avenues for the Race. New York. January 2—The migration of the Negro northward, lynchings, race riots, the annulment of segregation laws, the Negro in the army and other questions of racial interest were discussed at the seventh annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which was i mission here from Thursday of last week until Sunday afternoon, when it came to an end with a big mass meeting at the Palace Casino. The sessions were attended by prominent men and women of both races. Among the many prominent speakers were Oscar Garrison Villard, editor of the New York Evening Post; Dr. DuBois editor of the Crisis; Miss Mary White Ovington, Mrs. Butler R. Wilson, of Boston; Dr. D. A. Gregg, of Jacksonville; Eugene Knickle Jones Moorefield W. Storey, the president of the association; George B. Vishon, who told of scenes he witnessed during the riots at East St. Louis, and Rev. George Prazier Miller of Brooklyn. A chart detailing lynchings during the past twenty years was on exhibition. THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED. The work of the association during the past year includes: The knocking out of race residential segregation laws through the decision of the United States Supreme Court abrogating the Louisville segregation ordinance. A successful night for the establishment of the officers' training camp at DesMoines, which resulted in more than 600 young colored men receiving commissions in the army. Aid to victims of the East St. Louis massacre. Investigation of the East St. Louis riots. Investigation of the horrible lynching of Eli Farrsons at Pennsaukee, Penn. An impartial investigation of what led to the erotic between members of the 24th Infantry and citizens of Houston. The starting of a probe into the recent horrible lynching at Dyersburg, Tennessee. Defense of individuals discriminated against, especially in the Civil Service. The annual address of President Storey was a plea for justice to the race. He said in part: "The year that has just past has witnessed much that is most encouraging, and out of the war that is devastating the world has come some good to Negro. To-day black and white like hold commissions; and the attempt to keep the Negro in mental positions has failed completely. In dealing with this question we owe much to Secretary Baker's courage and sense of fairness, and to his many stand against segregation among citizens who are glad to risk their lives for their country. "There are some who thought that black men white should serve indiscriminately in the same companies, but I never shared that view. The man who is fishing wishes to be sure that men at his side and behind him are his true comrades, who sympathize with him and believe in him without reserve. Thus, we have Scotch regiments, Irish regiments, Yorkshire, Pennsylvania and Alabama regiments, put together, because they speak the same language and think the same thoughts. For the same region we should have colored regiments and white regiments. "We all know that if a black man does wrong, the fault is bid at his ease; if the white man, the fault is bid to the individual. It is all the more important that in this war the representatives of the race should be able to win glover for their race, and with virtue quoted to the help of the white men. "The Negro is tried. Now he has been called on to fight for his country. In the future will it be possible under the unwritten law, or such laws as the grandfather clause, to impose upon the Negro the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, and deny him its privileges?" In a word, can we make him welcome to the bullet and deny him the bullet?" AS TO LYNCHINGS In regard to lynchings he said: "Until lynching is recognized as a crime, not only against the victim but among the state, a treason which shakes the very foundation of free government, this country of ours must rank as among the unicivilized nations of the world. We cannot imagine an English or a French mob burning out a man's eyes with hot irons, as a Negro man's were burned out at Dyersburg, and if we picture to ourselves our own horror, if we heard that a woman was burned to death in Trafalgar Square, and the authorities made no attempt to prevent it, nor to punish the offenders, we can guess how we stand before the bar of a civilized public opinion. "When no public opinion forces the officers o' the law to act, when grand juries refuse to indict, juries to convict, and witnesses to testify, the entire community is held guilty of the crime as properly as Germany is condemned for the barbarous atrocities." CHILD FATALLY BURNED While Mrs. Henry J. Anderson, of 1819 North Mount street, was in her earl fixing the furnace Wednesday night, the dress of her little two-year old daughter, Louise, caught fire from the gas range in the kitchen. When the mother reached the kitchen, the little one was a mass of flames. After smothering the flames, the mother found the child beyond human aid, and she died two hours later. About nine months ago a young son of Mrs. and Mrs. Angerson was struck and killed by an automobile at the corner of Fulton avenue and Presstman street. FIRE BURNS AUTOMOBILES In a fire in a garage on Hill street Thursday morning, the automobiles of Dr. J. Guy Boley and Rev. Charles E. Stewart, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church were destroyed. The loss is felt keenly by Dr. Stewart as he had been using the machine in the pest few days for carrying supplies to poor families. Dr. Boley hastened to the scene when he found out that the garage was on fire. A policeman ordered him away and, following some words, he was arrested and taken to the Southern Police Station. Despite his loss, he was fined one dollar and costs for alleged disorderly conduct. Camp Mendle, Md., January 4 — The Christmas holidays have gone, but it will be long remembered by the more than 6,000 colored men stationed here. Many did not know they had so many friends "back home" until the availance of Christmas gondies began to arrive. Both Y. M. C. A. buildings resembled baggage rooms during the few days preceding Christmas, so many were the packages that arrived for distribution. Dr. George W. Cabinab and his assistants at Y. M. C. A. D-33 were kept busy distributing packages that came from Pennsylvania, Tennessee and elsewhere. A similar scene was enacted at B-39. There was some gloom there, however, as so many Baltimore boys were in pouring on account of an outbreak of measles. The men are still talking about the fine concert that the Williams Singers gave at the auditorium last Saturday night. The concert was attended by a large number of the white and colored soldiers here. The concert of Washingtonians gave a concert to the Y. M. C. A. buildings Monday night. Those on the program included Dr. G. Summer Wormley, Harry Lungen, Scott Mayo, Chad Allers, Dr. Davis, Miss Mary Europe, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grant and Mrs. Lottie Wallace Murray. Edward H. Lawson was in charge. BALTIMOREANS VISIT CAMP Miss Ida R. Cummings, of Baltimore, headed a delegation from the woman's section of the Maryland Council of Defense Monday. The ladies presented an amusing Rite play, prepared by Mime, Annie Lee Slade. The participants included Mime, Slade, Miss Eda Ford, Miss, Louise Thompson. Miss Martha Booze and Mesdames O. Proult, Louise Mitchell, Rachel Tucker and Martha Thompson. The ladies also brought along a generous supply of fruits and dandelions which was left for distribution among the men confined to the hospital. On the Sunday before Christmas, Misses Mattie White, Mildred Bell, Alma Kelly, Nellie Gaskins, Florence A. Purvidence, Bessie Meymand and Messrs Thomas Smith, Hall and Linn gave a walk through a neighborhood brought along 5,000 cigarettes, which was greatly appreciated by the men. A WEEK OF WORK Notwithstanding the mot that the men were given a half holiday each day during the Christmas period and visitors were allowee each day, the men have been kept busy. Not only has preparation for actual army work been in progress, but the intense cold weather made it necessary for the men to gather, wood in order to keep the various barracks warm. The way in which the men faced the cold weather made many, think that the colored troops, from the United States would prove equal to any that are now on the firing line in Europe. "There seems to be some doubt. I believe, said an officer, "to whether or not colored troops can stand the rigors of an European winter. I believe that the American Negro can not only stand more cold than the colored troops from propelled cities who are fighting with other European nations, but that he can stand as rigorous a climate as the American white man. In fact, I believe that colored boys to be the superior of any, and that they will be able to give aline account of themselves in every way." CAMP MEADS, SIDELEIGHTS "The wood over yonder is so heavy that the men can't tote it," said a Tennessee soldier 'to Captain Peeks the other day. "Well, if one man can't carry a log, then get the whole company, as the barracks must be properly heated," was the reply. Sergeant Harvey Young, pharmacist of the hospital of the 351st Artillery, is grateful for the tobacco and other articles that the colored auxiliary of the Baltimore Chapter, Red Cross sent. William H. Craighead, who was at Y. M. C. A. D-39, has gone to France to engage in association work there. A. S. Helm, director of religious work at D-39 has been assigned to do Y. M. C. A. work with the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia, at Camp Stuart, Newport News, Va. The First Separate Company of Maryland will also be stationed there. The captains of the 368th Infantry are now regarding themselves as patricians, having been given separate barracks from the plobian heuemenets. The basketball teams of the 351st Artillery are hustling to win a piano offered by the Afro-American to the successful team. After pay day, B-39 Y. M. C. A., which is located in the zone of the 351st Field Artillery, wrote out $1451 in money orders for the boys to send home. The educational work in the 255st Field Artillery is moving along very smoothly. Classes for literate have been formed in each battery and the men are manifesting a great desire to learn to read and write. It is thought that these men will be able to sign the pay well in two months. These classes have a total enrollment of 341 men and 21 enlisted men are assisting in the teaching. During the coming week classes in advanced history and arithmetic will be organized. Persons wishing to become members will leave their names with Regimental Chaplain F. O. Woolfork or W. M. Bullock, educational secretary. Through the efforts of Lieutenant Curtis Carpenter, the men of Headquarters Company now have a piano in their barracks. Musician Jey Fisher, of Hampton, better known as "Sim Jim" is doing his best to make Thomas Edwards get up on time in the morning. Sergeant G. C. Widgeon is now a pupil of Musician Lawrence Hawkins, the well known trap drummer, of Washington. Supply Sergeant Newsome is having the time of his life trying to please the boys from Hampton with misfits. Continued on Page Five. 5 MORE SOLDIERS SENTENCED TO DIE Drastic Punishment Is Again Meted Out to 24th Infantrymen as Outcome of Houston Riots JAIL SENTENCE TO OTHERS President Wilson Likely To Review Cases Before Sentence Is Executed. San Antonio, Texas, January 3—Following closely upon the hunging of thirteen colored soldiers and the sentencing of 41 to 12 emplacement for alleged participation in the riots between soldiers and the police of Houston last August, five more troops have sentenced to be hung. They were of a batch of fifteen that have on trial for the past two weeks. Three of these were sentenced to Leavenworth prison ten years and seven given seven years each. The men sentenced to be hung are: Privates "Babe" Collier, Thomas McDonald, James Robinson, Joseph Smith and Albert D. Wright, all of Company L, 24th Infantry. The recent wholesale executions brought forth a storm of protest from all over the country, leading journals and race leaders taking exception to the secrecy with which the sentence was kept, and carried out. President Wilson is reported as having decreed that no more hangings take place in the army with out being reviewed by the War Department. As a result, the findings of the court will be submitted to him for approval. QUESTIONAIRES RECEIVED Practically all of the men of Baltimore of draft age have been miled the questionaire which is being read in determining whether or not the men are to be called, as well as for reference concerning the status of the draftsheets. Each man has seven days to lie his answers. Any unnecessary delay will result in the offender being immediately drafted for army service. LIBERTY BOND COUPONS The interest, coupons of Liberty Loan Bonds are payable to any Federal reserve bank or Subtreasury and at the Treasury Department in Washington, and any national bank which is a general depositary of Government funds is required to cash these coupons without charge. It is believed by the Treasury Department that no bank or trust company, which is a depositary of the proceeds of Liberty Bonds or Treasury certificates of indebtedness will make a charge for collecting the coupons, paying cash to the holder. The service rendered by banking institutions in cashing these interest coupons is a substantial one, but it is hoped that these, depositories will perform the service without charge as a patriotic duty. BISHOPS TO MEET The bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal; the African Methodist Episcopal Zion and the Colored Methodist Episcopal Churches will meet at Louisville on February 18th, to consider questions of common interest. Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 30.—A canonflagged menu provided a puzzle and furnished entertainment at the banquet that closed the sessions of the Tenth Annual Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity tonight. The banquet as well as the business sessions of the convention was held in the Y. M. C. A. which threw open its doors and its privileges to the visiting college open. Trench Hens a la Francais was the first item on the menu, not occasioned quite a bit of discussion, until the waiters dispelled doubt by serving systems. Eggs Italia turned out to be helms. Helmut Soup a la Alpha Phi Alpha displayed its connection with the Chesapeake terrapins, before his real name could be discovered. Halibut a la Na, Sauce a la Rho, Turkey a la Poilard, Cramberries a la Reed, Potatoes a L'Alumni, a la Hinton, Lecture a la General were not sufficiently camouflaged to hide their Identity. There was trouble again with torpedoes and eggs, flaked sweet potatoes and butter), and nobody guessed that H2S a la Solid and Hard Tack a la Committee stood for cheese and crackers. Ice cream masqueraded under the head of Essence of Cow a la Arcelle. Gusses a la Compressed (Cigars and cigarettes), and Complaints from Headquarters (toasts) filled out the camouflaged menu. Annual reports of the general officers showed an enrollment of 21 chapters in various colleges throne the country for more than 709 members. Emory B. Smith, pastor of the Lincoln Temple Congressional Church in Washington, was elected to the newly created office of War Secretary. It will be his duty in travelling over the country to the various cantons and later to France, to collect the war records of the Fraternity members. Other general officers elected include Win. A. Pollard, Boston, president. Numa P. G. Adams, Washington, secretary. S. S. Booker, Baltimore, treasurer and Carl J. Murphy, Washington, editor of the Sphinx. THE SOLDIERS TAKING That the wise and beneficent law providing Government insurance for the military and naval forces of the United States is fully appreciated by the soldiers and sailors of the Nation is being every day evidenced. At Camp Wadsworth, Sportburg, S. C., during the month of November nearly 20,000 applications were sent to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance; 71 per cent of these was for the maximum amount of $10,000, 23 per cent was for $5,000, and 5 per cent was for lesser sums. In 16 companies every single man applied for insurance; in 5 units, 3 of them full companies, every man applied for the maximum of $10,000. A spirted campaign of education has been organized and is being conducted to furnish full and thorough information of the workings of the law to those coming under the provisions, and it is believed that the great benefits of this wise and humane provision for the soldiers and sailors of the United States and their dependents will be availed of by practically all of our fighting men. At the close of the business day of December 20, the Bureau of War Risk Insurance had received applications to the number of -72,122, aggregating 42,359,402.00 of insurance. Raimond I. V., Dec. 31.—Glen Jackson, a well-known character of this city has recently returned to a tour of northern cities, bringing the colored people to Detroit to the south, alleging that on account of the higher prices for cotton and other products they can make more money. Ray, James E. Gregg, of Pittsfield, Mass. has been elected principal of the Eippon Normal and Industrial Institute. He is a Congregational minister, a graduate of Harvard University and the Yale Divinity School. John L. Hubert, of Wilmington, Del. has been elected Grand Master of Masons for the District of Deleware. The National Negro Educational Congress which has been in session in Kansas City, Mo., for several days will begin a campaign for colored representatives to Congress from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Chicago. HOSPITAL BOARD REELECTED The annual election of the board of directors of President Hospital took place Monday night, all of the incumbents being returned to office. There is a vacancy, however, which will be filled later. Dr. Harry S. Brown re-elected superintendent. The personnel of the board in John W. tich, president; G. C. ATRCH gerald, vice president; H. Graves Browne, secretary and treasurer; Harold John A. Holmes, John H. Murphy, Ma-son A. Hawkins, Henry Hale, Dr. W. T. Carr, Jr., D. Grant Scott, Dr. C. H. Fowler and High M. Burkott Despite the fact that the election will not take place until April 1919, there are many aspirants for the absentee delegates' places from the Baltimore A. M. E. Annual Conference. The ministers are quietly conducting their campaigns, though none say they are merely "in the hands of their friends." Should the next federal Conference elect a bishop from the Baltimore Contiguous region may be counted upon to have several candidates. Among the ministers mentioned desirous of being delegates are: Revs. D. G. Hill, J. G. Martin, C. H. Murray, C. Harold Stepeau, A. L. Gaines, W. Sampson Brooks, John W. Norris P. W. Wortham, Charles E. Stew J. Jordan, S. M. Johnson, C. M. Tanner. Dr. Brooks, though a native of State, has only been a member of conference since last April. His success at Bethel Church has attracted wide attention. Dr. Tanner is pastor of Metropolitan Church, Washington, having transferred last April, from the Georgia Conference. BISHOPS TO LEET A number of the ministers may attend the semi-annual session of the Board of Bishops, which will be held in Louisville, Ky., on February 16th. The General Conference Commission will also meet the same time, and choose the next seat of this General Conference. St. Louis is said to be strong bidder for the honor. CELEBRATE.15th ANNIVERSARY Rev. and Mrs. C. Harold Steptueau celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage at their home, 1112 W. Lexington street, Thursday evening of last week. Their home was crowded from 8 to 11 P. M., a large number of their friends calling and wishing them a still longer voyage on the sea of matrimony. They were the recipients of a large number of presents, which included gifts from Washington and elsewhere. The DuBois Circle, with which Mrs. Steptueau is actively connected, sent a handsome-waste. Several organizations of Allen A. M. E. Church, of which Dr. Steptueau is pastor, also sent handsome tokens. The following ladies assisted in receiving: Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst, Mrs. Clara Harris, of Hagerstown; Mrs. Eiffe Young, of Cambridge; Mrs. E. T. Addison, of Crisfield; Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines, Mrs. Annie M. Wortham and Miss George Sheffey, of Washington. The ladies of Allen Church assisted in making the guests comfortable, while several young men from the church looked after the door and the wraps of the visitors. A supper was served the guests. Dr. Benoni Price Hurst, pathologist at Freedman's Hospital, Washington, spent New Year's Day with his parents, Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst. Dr. Hurst will take up his new duties next week as professor of hygiene and preventive medicine in the medical school of Howard University. Washington. He was recently elected to this position after its white incumbent had entered the medical corps of the army. Dr. Hurst is a graduate of the Baltimore Colored High School, Amherst College and the Harvard University Medical School. He then became an interne at Freedmen's Hospital. DR. GREGG VISITS CITY Rev. Dr. D. A. Gregg, president of Edward Waters College, Jacksonville. Fla. was the guest of Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst this week. Edward Waters College is supported by the A. M. E. Churches of Florida and has over 400 students. Dr. Gregg says that it is filling an important place in educational life of Florida. Despite the fact that the colored people of Jacksonville secured better public school facilities when the $11,000,000 bond issue was floated there several years ago, including a week in school, the college has increased in attendance. President Gregg is an alumnus of the University of Kansas. Dr. Gregg preached at Bethel Church Sunday night. BISHOP JOHNSON SUDDENLY HIL. An hour or so after the preaching of a forceful sermon at Trinity A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning, Bishop J. Albert Johnson was taken ill with a chill. Dr. W. T. Carr was summoned, and after prescribing for the prelate, the latter left for his home in Philadelphia. The effects of the chill having worn off early this week. NURSE STRUCK BY BULLET While standing in the door of Provident Hospital late Monday night, a bullet that had been fired by a street car running over it, grazed the face of Miss Alice V. Jackson, superintendent of nurses at the institution, making a flesh wound. The bullet was thought to have been a blank one. MR. CARTER ENTERTAINS Mr. Robert Carter, of 1813 Divilion street, gave an enjoyable party to a number of his friends last Sunday hit. JOLLY ODD FELLOWS FEAST the Jolly Odd Fellows held their final New Year's gathering and ban- et early Tuesday morning. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Thomas B. Sister, chief arkon, J. Henry Franklin, deputy arkon; R. J. Turner, assistant arkon; Carter Clarke, treasurer; L. J. Dawson, recording secretary; George Park, assistant recording secretary; John Rice, chaplain; M. Carey, chief inspector; F. Clark, assistant inspector; O. Priesty, assistant inspector; St. Garett, librarian; Augustus Franklin, doorkeeper; E. Hill, assistant doorkeeper; Rob. Dowell, marshal; James L. Franklin, organist; John H. Murphy, Jr., E. T. Smith and James Johnson, house committee. Samuel Weberly, founder of the organization, was present. T. IRONG AT BETHEL. In spite of the intense cold a great crowd was present at Bethel last Monday night to see the end of old "1917." Rev. Alfred Young was scheduled to preach his famous "Railroad" sermon, but was unable to do so because of a severe cold. Instead, Dr. Bergks, the pastor, preached. The services were conducted in a unique way, watchmen being stationed in various parts of the church to call out the hour and to announce that "all is well." Bishop John Turt, Dr. John A. cregg, president of Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Fla., and Rev. J. Arthur Young, secretary of the Baltimore Annual Conference were present and participated in the services. MORGAN COLLEGE REOPEN'S Classes were resumed at Morgan College. Wednesday, following the Christmas holiday period. Preparations are being made for the reception of a number of students from the branch of Lynchburg, Va., which was destroyed by fire recently. Will Deliver Address to Eva Jenifer At the regular monthly meeting of the Eva Jennifer, Neighborhood Club to be held at the residence of Mrs. Marshall, 2015 Drudt Hill avenue, next Tuesday evening, January 8th. an address on "Dormitories" will be delivered by Mrs. Sarah Collins Fennell, designee of the club, a series of deliveries before the club on practical social subjects by experienced social workers, and it is expected that a large number of the members will be pr sent. BAPTIST MASS MEETING The Baptist Young People's Union of the Cooperative Baptist Convention held a mass meeting to Shiloh Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon. Addresses were delivered by a number of speakers. GOODLOE BONORED D. S. K. Goodloe, principal of the State Normal School at Bowie, and former president of the Maryland State Teachers Association, was presented a solid gold jocket on last Friday evening at the residence of Mr. Walter A. Washington. The jocket was authorized by the association at its annual meeting in November as an appreciation for having started the association upon a career of usefulness. The presentation was made by President George B. Murphy. SHARON CHILDREN TREATED The Sunday School of Sharon Baptist Church was given its annual Christmas treat Thursday of last week in which time a special program was rendered under the direction of Mr. R. H. Miniphy. Mr. Otis Tyler, presided. MME. 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Those present included: Misses Consulelo Coleman, Gladys Holland, Mullard, Locks, Lucy Wortham, Jennie Smith, Pearl Fisher, Etta Smith, Nannie Gray, Margaret Thomas; Alma McGunn, Flossie James, Grace Hill, Alice Lockerman, Bertha James; Ann Lee, and Misses Mamie Johnson and Marguerite; Young of Washington, and Bertle Davis of Boston; Mesdanes Sadie Murphy and Mary Carpenter. Messrs. Howard Hughes, John Berry Howard Wilson; Harry Hunt, Howard Wright, Calvin LeCompte, Nethruth Murphy, Harriet Lieutenant, Camp Meade, Clancey Holmes, John Sampon, Lawrence Jackson and James Granada, all of Washington. Miss Novella. Bee of, 1424. Drudu Hill avenue, gave a very brilliant afternoon, reception at her apartment in honor of her guest, Mr. Lane and Mr. Colbert, of Hampion Institute. Among her guests were Mrs. Helen Phillips, Miss Gertrude Nanzl, Miss Dolly Connay, Miss Viola Nanzl. Miss Harrett Shorts, Mr. and Mrs. T. Hatton and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Daniels, Mr. J. Theo Jones, Mr. Louis Nash, Mr. Edward Williams, of New York, Mr. Wm. Spears. Refreshments of the afternoon were served by an experienced caterer. **CARD OF THANKS.** Mr. Charles A. Dixon and Miss Blanche I. Dixon wish to thank their many friends for their kindness, during the 'illness of their sister, Stella May Dixon, and for the beautiful floral designs and sympathy at 'Her death.** Miss Stoln May Dixon departed this life Thursday, December 27, 1917, after three weeks. Illness at 1339 N. Carey street. She had been in the employ of the Southern Life Insurance Co., for the last ten years. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and an active worker in the Sunday, School, Girls Club, B. Y. P. U. She was chaplain of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ushers' Union of the Funeral-services were held Sunday, December 30, 1917, at 2 P. M. Rev. Wm. Alexander, Rev. Gale and Prof. Elliott officiated. She is survived by a brother, Chas. A. Dixon and a sister, Blanche L. Dixon. Mrs. Alice F. Benson, of Newport, R. L. will spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Laura J. Blackwell of 573 W. Presston street. PERSONALS Mr. Leroy Spriggs, nageacker in St. Emma's Industrial and Agricultural School, Rock Castle, Va., visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Spriggs, of 1558 Argyle avenue, this week. Miss Nannie Brown, of Chicago, former Baltimore, was in the city this week. Lieut. Lewis Russell, who is stationed at Camp Upton, Yaphank, N. Y., visited relatives here this week. Mr. James A. Watty, of Atlantic City, was the guest of his brother, George A. Watty, grand chancellor of the Knights of Fythias this week. Rev. J. W. McCoy, pastor of the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, has returned from a visit to New Haven and New York city. Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of Philadelphia, recently filled the pulpit at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church. Miss Mildred Wayman gave a party II. honor of her cousin, Miss Marle Bailley, of Denton. Md., last Friday night. Mr. Harry P. Frisby, of 1605 E. Madison street, has returned after a ten-day stay in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Pauline Collick, of New York, was in the city this week visiting her parents. Mrs. Mary Custis, who has been ill at her home, 208 Myrtle avenue, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. William Jefferson have removed from 1106 Argyle avenue to 1103 McCulloh street. Rev. J. W. Winston has returned from Lynchburg, Va., where he was the guest of Rev. R. C. Woods, principal of the Virginia Baptist Seminary and Adolphus Humbles, the wealthiest colored resident of that city. Mr. Harry Frisby, of East Madison street, has returned from a visit to Philadelphia. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cole, of 955 N. Chapel street and left a bouncing baby boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Miss Irene Ware, assistant teacher at Bel Air school, spent the Christmas holidays visiting her sisters, Mrs. E. Montgomery and Mme. V. A. Metivier, also her niece, Mrs. A. Lewin, of New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Winslow D. Brown, of Wilmington, Det., spent last Thursday with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Brown, of 1916 Drudl Hill avenue. Miss Bessie Jewett and Mr. Sylvester Smith were quietly married at the residence of Mrs. Cora Banks, 1630 Drudl Hill avenue, Wednesday evening by Rev. P. H. Green, of the A. M. E. Church. J. Harrison Sykes, of Little Rock, Ark.: is in the city for the purpose of organizing the Mosque Templars of America, one of the strongest lodges in the United States. DENTON Denton, Md., Jan. 3—Among those spending the holidays here include Rev. Albert Jordan, of Philadelphia; Miss L. T. Kennard, Princess Anne, Md. Dr. W. S. Leigh, of Salisbury; Dr. D. M. Reed, Miss Susan Bailey, of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. E. T. Addison, of Pocomoke, Md. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Casson gave a finely arranged dinner on last Thursday in honor of her oldest brother, Rev. G. W. Bailey. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Fitchtle, Prof. and Mrs. J. F. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bailey, Miss Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lewis, Mr. O. G. Plamer and Rev. A. Jordan. Miss E. Chester, of Philadelphia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Emory. Miss Mary Williams of Washington, spent Christmas day with her cousin, Miss Anna C. Williams. Miss Caroline Bailey has returned home from Riverton, N. J. Mr. Robert Fountain is quite sick. After Brief Illness John W. Minness, custodian of the Good Hope Hall for the past eighteen years and long a prominent figure in the order, died Tuesday, following an illness of one week from pneumonia. Though he had been getting feeble for some months, Mr. Minness stuck to his duties until his last illness. He was widely known, not only among the many members of the order, but among the large number who frequented the hall. To young and old he was known as "Pap" Minness. The deceased was born in Richmond Va., 76 years ago. He was a member of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. He was also active, accompanied with order of Moses, the Fishermen of the Dales and the Chaldeans. He was a member of the board of directors of the Good Hope Joint Stock Association. A widow, Mrs. Maggie, Minness, six children and six grandchildren are among the surviving relatives. His funeral was held at Ebeneneer Church on Friday evening of this week, a large concourse of people attending. The services were conducted by Rev. Charles E. Stewart, pastor of the church. The various orders of which the deceased was connected conducted the last rites. The floral offerings were numerous and handsome. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. EVANS—In sad but loving remembrance of my mother, Margaret, who died three years ago today, January 5. Only those who have lost a mother Know the sadness I reel today For it's been three long and lonesome years Since mother passed away. But she is at rest with her Maker. Free from all sorrow and pain; And the that that cherish most is That we may most again. We lay her WALTER. IN MEMORIAM. RICH—In loving remembrance of my darling niece, who departed this life two years ago, December 20, 1915. Neath the lonely trees of Harmony In that cold and narrow bed Lies our only darling. Sleeping peacefully with the dead. Smiles may meet my face Tears may dim my eyes But no one knows my heartaches Since our darling passed away By her loving aunt, Mrs. Ella Satchell, and grandmother, Mrs. Rosa White. Mrs. Catherine Evelyn Campbell, beloved wife of Dr. David N. E. Campbell, died January 2nd, 1918, 5 P. M., at her mother's home, 300 South 14th street, Harrisburg, Pa., after a short illness. Funeral Saturday, January 5th from residence of her mother. WASHINGTON—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear brother, Edward Washington, who departed this life eight years ago. December 23, 1909, and our dear mother, Mary E. Cropper, January 4, 1910. Loved in life, in death remembered By her daughters Joseph H. Bailey died December 16, 1917, at his late residence, 7725 Baker street. Mr. Bally was well known throughout the city having been employed by Wm. Feast Son, the forlorn, for 18 years. He was also class leader of Ames Church, member of Ushers' Association, vice president of League and other church organizations. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Ellen Bailey, and one daughter, Mrs. Pauline Douglas, who wishes to thank the church organizations and friends for their beautiful floral designs and their prayerful attentions while sick. ALVERTA HYNSON MOORE—On Christmas night when all hearts were glad ours was sad at the sight of our loved one being taken from the Guilford Apartments to Johns Hopkins Hospital and linger until December 30 and passed away. She was a wife, mother and daughter indeed, and well preserved the name Her upright ways and walks in life none could point their finger of HER FAMILY. A devoted mother, infant daughter, Lillian Vasti Moore; brother and ever faithful sister. Aunt Alverta, you shall always be remembered Remembered In this weary world of strife And you shall never be forgotten As long as God gives us life. Her nephews and niece, Milton, Elmer, Charles and Grace Hypson. Tears may dim my eyes Smiles may meet my face, But no one knows how my heart aches Since my friend Alverta, died. A devoted friend, Lillie M. Comegys HANDY—in sad remembrance of my husband, Benjamin Handy, who departed this life July 11, 1915. You are not forgotten Nor ever shall you be As long as life and memory lasts We will remember thee. By his wife, Mollie Handy and family BOYER—In loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Mary E. J. Boyer, who died three years ago, January 6, 1915. I never can forget you, wife, While in this world I stay And my heart has never been the same Since the day you passed away. You shall always be remembered In this dreary world of strife And you shall never be rogoten As long as God gives me life. By her husband, A. L. Boyer Penceful be thy rest, dear mother; It is sweet to breathe thy name, In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same. Yes, we miss her, oh, how we miss he When we see her vacant chair Oh, how sad the room without her For there is no mother there. By her beloved children. --- MRS. MARY F. SUANDERS departed this life two years and seven months ago, January 1st, 1918. Loved in life, in death remembered. Husband, W. H. Saunders. DORAM—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear father, John Doram, who departed this life seven years ago, January 2, 1911. Gone but not forgotten Oh father could you speak to us And could you live again Your daughters' hearts would then be healed But this we wish in vain. By his daughters PRIDE—In loving remembrance of Samuel Pride, who departed this life eleven years ago Saturday, January 5, 1918. Sleep on dearest father and take your God took you home He thought it best 'Twas hard indeed to part from thee But God's strong arm supported me. I can never forget you father While in this world I stay And my heart has never been the same Since you passed away. You shall always be remembered In this weary world or strife And you shall never be forgotten As long as God gives me life. By his only and devoted daughter, Daisy P. Pride MUTCHELL—In loving remembrance of our dear father, William Mitchell, who fell asleep the 6th day of January, six years ago, 1912. Peaceful be thy rest, dear father, It is sweet to breathe thy name In life, we loved you nearly In death, we do the same. By his daughters, Emme Mitchell-Downs Your Can Rev. Dr. Jaunconer, 1821 St. Paul street, says "Noxzema surpasses anything I have ever used for burns and anastomosis." 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I have been down here for three weeks and have not laid off a day yet." Comment is unnecessary. There may be a coal shortage in the city but out at Camp Meade there is an simple supply of coal on hand and many volunteers to put a shovelful on the fire and 'rake her down' when the wind blows hard outside. City folks are worrying along on dark and light brown sugar, but there is plenty of good white sugar at the camp, and everybody helps himself although there is no want. This eliciting warm blennd, and good food, together with at least on hour's bike each day serve to keep ch soys at the camp in good shape. ries of meetings and services of the type given in Baltimore several years ago. The large tabernacle erected in front of Union Station was thrown open for dedicatory services last Monday, and because of the cold spell and the scarcity of coal, kept open for the rest of the week, well heated, and opened at the service of the public. Although colored churches and colored pastors of Washington were not asked to cooperate in contributing to the Sunday Fund and to the success of the meetings, colored people were the first to take advantage of the tabernacle as a shelter from the zero weather in the capital. So it happens that although the honorable Billy Sunday may not do much good to the colored folk by his coming, his tabernacle has been of genuine benefit to large crowds of them. DON'T APOLOGIZE TO "NIGGERS" "It makes no difference whether it is in North Carolina, Virginia or Maryland, it is an insult to ask a white man to apologize to a 'nigger' and I, myself, would never do it to a 'nigger' unless my conscience led me." Thus, in substance, spoke the learned (?) and upright (?) "judge" at the Central Police Station last Saturday morning in dismissing two white ruffians who had assaulted a colored man on a street car because he had suggested that they might at least apologize for insulting a colored woman passenger. In the higher courts of Baltimore, the judges average high in ability, character and in administration of justice, but it is singularly unfortunate that in the courts of first resort, men of this type should ever be permitted to make a mockery of justice and fairness. LEGISLATING AGAINST THE DEATH RATE There has been lots of talk in many cities as to the best means of getting rid of the high death rate among the poorer classes. Health campaigns have been able to reach many people but the conviction has been slowly gaining headway at the strong arm of the law must be invoked if anything asting is to be accomplished. One of the most drastic means of attacking the problem will be put into effect in Washington beginning July 1st, 1918. On that date, a law goes into effect closing all alleys in the District of Columbia. Twelve thousand persons, mostly colored, will be required to find homes in larger and more sanitary sections of the city. To be sure, it is not enough that the city pass a law closing all alleys and requiring persons residing there to find quarters elsewhere, but it will also be the task of the city to see that dwellings are constructed either at public expense or by individuals, with reals within the reach of those who now live in alley homes. With the scarcity of homes due to the influx of government workers to Washington, and the scarcity of workman, it appears that the city has no small task on its hands to get houses for the 12,000 who will be turned out of homes on daily list. The nation of the capital city in thus ridding itself of shams and unnecessary complications is unprotected. It knows that the city finds it impossible for the condition that has been broth the above already to be neglected, and that it is willing to shoulder the full burden. Social workers realize the truth of the old adage "you can take a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink," as applying in this case as in many others. They know that putting poor people into whole some homes does not mean that they are not necessarily going to live in the most sanitary way. Yet it is universally agreed that the closing of the alleys of Washington will prove a step toward decreasing the death rate to a point that is more comparable with the average death rate in other cities. Every person who pledged or contributed to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund will be glad to know that it is out of these contributions that the monument of the founder of Tuskegee will be erected. Contributions made by whites will be added to the endowment fund of school. Principal R. R. Moton is responsible for the above in his annual report of the work of the institution. He added "that the colored people have maintained a steady interest in the Memorial Fund, and while their individual contributions have not been large, the number of persons and organizations, who have contributed, is most encouraging." $20,073 represents the cash received in contributions to the fund, and reasonably reliable pledges are expected to bring this amount up to $25,000. More than 12,000 individuals and organizations contributed the sum already reported—an average of less than $2.00. Mr. Emmett Scott, who has charge of the fund, has suggested the site between the Office Building and the Carnegie Library as the location for the proposed memorial. The name of the site, suggests Mr. Scott, ought to be "Founder's Square" The possibility is that the Trustees will approve the steps already made, and go forward with the plans for selecting the sculptor, and thus complete the memorial. Many persons, not the few, can boast of having a share in the Washington Memorial. In no small sense is this a people's work. Dr. Moton, in his report, has this further word: "I can concieve of no finer way to demonstrate to the world the deep love and high regard the colored people of this country have shown for Dr. Washington than by the erection of a permanent memorial at Tuskegee Institute paid for by the small but not insignificant contributions coming from Negroes in every walk of life, not only in the cities and towns, but in remote hamlets, from obscure persons who have nevertheless wanted to have some share in perpetuating the life and work of Tuskegee's founder." In some quarters doubt is expressed as to the ability of black men to make good soldiers. Just why this should be is intolerable when it is remembered that in every war in which this country has engaged, the black man has bravely perished his duty. In no instance has he failed. Nor will he fail now. There are conditions prevailing in this country, which with most any other pace, would produce anarchists and other charismata of the worst type. But the black man is a condition. He is bound and diminished as the present anarchist and charismata do with a demilitarization to keep him from must come—for as was said in the days previous to the Civil War that this country could "not exist half free and half slave," so it can be said today that it cannot exist with a Democracy for the white man only. There must be democracy for all, and this lesson may as well be learned now as any other time. In making the world "safe for democracy," the United States must exemplify that democracy within its own borders. All forms of discrimination must go, and the black man must be as free in this country as any other man. The revival meeting which is to begin at Bethel Church next week under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association and Bethel A. M. E. Church, and which will be conducted by Dr. A. Clayton Powell, and Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, should be taken hold of by all with the sincere purpose of helping the city. The purpose of the meeting is to help all—not Bethel or the Y. M. C. A. in particular—but the city of Baltimore. It is therefore an open meeting in which all can help. It ought to be a big success and will be if all will help. It is modeled along lines broad enough for ever one to take a part. The food and coal situation is critical and someone is to blame. Whether it is the government or the producers, we do not know. As far as Baltimore is concerned, it looks very much like the authorities have blundered badly. If the Mayor could buy coal and sell it at a price that the poorest could buy certainly others should be able to do the same thing. With mines within two hundred miles and three railroads entering the city from the mining district, it seems that somebody ought to get busy and see that there is less suffering for the want of fuel during this severe spell. An Interesting Interview with Dr. Henry J. Brown Looking backward over an eventful life of 87 years, Dr. Henry J. Brown, of 425 N. Glimor street, gave an Afro-American reporter his impression of the world-war, religion and past and present day leaders of the race last Friday afternoon. The day before the physician, student of philosophy, traveler and erstwhile militant, figure in local politics had passed his 87 milestone. While talking with the reporter, Mrs. Brown, to whom the doctor has been abruled for the past 60 years, mentions in and out of the room an asian sixteen-year old girl. She stopped once to glance over the face of an ancient issue of the Afro-American and to pass over opinion on the present widespread acceptance of culture, condition and fashion. "Don't you put that in the paper about the 27 children," she said, "as people will think I am a curiosity." Her husband chucked and proceeded to talk. He denounced the worldwar as a wicked one, and said that back of it all was the lust of conquest. He paid his respects to the Kaiser in unmeasured terms and cynically spoke of the warring nations invoking divine aid in a war which had been started from unholy motives. "The truth is," he said, "people have not the faintest conception about God. We all realize that there is something about vastly superior to ourselves, but just exactly what that superior something is no one knows. Our pretenses of doing God's bidding and acting otherwise shows agnosticism. Man is a weak individual and knows it," he went on to say. "This world is one of strife and life is hardly worth the battle. I am sitting here awaiting the summons of death, for beyond it strife probably ceases." Supporting his theories of life, he discussed Schopenhauer's pessimistic philosophy and the optimistic opinions of Liebricht. When asked did he, have many visitors, Dr. Brown said: "Victors? Why when you are old, broken in health and off the line of battle people forget that you once lived. "Sometimes when I read in the Afro-American about men, women and movements I wish I were on the battle line," he said, "as his eyes glistened with the old time fire. "But rheumatism has kept me out of active life for the past three years. "You young people do not know anything about real fighting," he went on to say. "Why the leaders now only live and fuss and then fall in love with the white man's program. In the old days we sought inch by inch and any white man who opposed us was depressed at a big indignation meeting." The耳孔 of Bishop Waggen, A. W. Hirsch, John C. Porter, Jared Benton, "Humboldt Jones," "Hill" Eddie, William E. Taylor and other officers of the Humboldt boys, who helped lay the foundation, 60 years ago, and cared for the families and other relatives. "Why some folks hereabouts claim they were the originals in the fight for colored schools, exxity years ago, just after I returned from the North, I began to fight for schools. I was intensely radical then, and some white men would rather give what I asked for than risk denunciation. He sketched the opening of the first colored schools and told of his appointment to a position in the customs service, appointed surveyor of the port. "Well I am old now, and incapacitated by rheumatism. My wife and children do all that is possible for me, and there is joy for me in that. In fact my daughter (Mrs. Constipita Reckling) always seems as if she cannot do too much for me." When told Mr. John H. Murphy was 77 years of age on Christmas Day, Dr. Brown said: "Tell him that he is only a boy yet, as I am 77." WEEKLY REVIEW AND COMMENTS WELCOME YEAR 1918 The New Year 1918 has been ushered in with the ringing of bells, the blowing of whistles and horns, the shouts, songs, and laughter of many; and we trust with the prayers of many more. At first thought it seems strange, that with gladness, we should witness the departure of the old year, and with delight greet and welcome the New Year. And yet it is but natural that we should so act, if we are cheerer on by hope encouraged by faith, and inspired by love. The flight of time is, in a sense, a serious thing to think upon; for each passing hour brings us nearer and nearer to our earthly life's close; with the sundering of all human ties, the breaking up of all relations and associations, the end of all activities, efforts, and endeavors, of which we have any conscious intimate knowledge, and to the speedier approach of our departure to that bourne from which no traveller returns. The 'contemplation of the things and facts, which through of the flight of years brings, naturally begets seriousness and solemnity; but the hope that with the passing of the old will depart many of the cares, worries, troubles, sorrows, disappointments, and losses experienced in the depa- gone by, occurs in with the expecta- tion and anticipation of brighter days, richer in joys, more abundant in gratitude, and present with blessing, through increased opportunities for usefulness and service. And so it is, that we can bid the old a gladsema farewell, and greet the new year with a joyous welcome. Not that we are unmindful of what of blessing and profit the old year afforded us, but that we hope and believe, that by the strength and development derived from them, we may be able to so order our lives as to deserve a continuation of such, and receive larger and richer ones in the future. Amid all the struggles which go on among us in this country for material success, amid the controverses of politics, the hard competition of men with men for selfish power; there is fixed in the consciousness of the American people the belief, that God's hand is in all human affairs, and that in His way and time, He will bring to pass, in our national life, as well as in the lives of individuals, that which will be for His glory and man's good. Grateful for the past, and for all its experiences, with hope and faith and love, we, therefore, should enter upon the New Year with thanksgiving and praise; thereby showing the very soul of our affection. Many of the experiences of the past year, even the unpleasant and sad ones, have had their beneficial effect. They have served to make us grow and develop, been the means of educating us, moulding us into a truer and nobler manhood and womanhood, and causing our energies to flow out in channels of new activities, and thus keeping the currents of our lives pure and sweet. As Americans we can welcome the New Year of 1918 with happy greetings notwithstanding the fact we are participants in the terrible war, now downstating the greater part of Europe parts of other lands, and making such in awful drain upon our own land; by calling away so many of our men of might and strength—the stay of the family and the prop of the nation. With untold natural resources, now being remarkably developed and utilized, with food sufficient for ourselves, and almost enough to feed the rest of the world, if we are able to get it where needed, with our whole people bound together in patriotism and love as never before, the New Year may be faced by us with no special alarm, but with courage and faith. In spite of sometimes happening, that are shamefully wrong and unjust, as well as discouraging, we enter this New Year with the humouristic a quality and skill more apparent and manifest among the people, an promised national and friendly spirit, to some degree and extent, taking the place of unreasonable prejudices and animosities. A calmer consideration is given to great public questions, and there is an aroused public conscience, and a quickened agitation for purity and impartial justice. We enter the New Year with a more unyielding devotion to the highest ideals, with vice giving away in many places, to the heroic efforts of consecrated men and women for purer homes and cleaner cities, with wonderful improvement in the councils of cities—the legislatures of states, and in the National Congress, to both the honesty and patriotism of the men who compose these bodies. In view of present conditions we should greet the New Year 1918 and enter upon it with promise and There are evils still remaining in this God favored land, to be met and subdued by us as citizens. There are dangers, besides those of the war, which confront us, and menace the material and moral welfare of the country. The tendency to disregard law, the want of respect for the established institutions of government, under which the brutish passions of men assert themselves, vengeance takes the place of justice, the mob supplants the court, and human beings are tortured and put to death for real or suspected crimes, in defiance of the ordained institutions of justice. All these offenses must be handled in such a way that they shall be caused to cease. For wherever they exist, they are a menace to peace and order, an attack on government, subversive of justice, and an assault on the supremacy of law. The person not obedient to law, not submissive to authority, who renders no right service to State or Country, has no rights that either the State or nation is bound to respect or defend. The strongest safeguard of American society in human hands and control is the law, which is the crystallization of the popular will, and this, necessarily stands as the final authority in all matters, until it is modified or repealed. All who commit lawless acts—whatever or individuals, and those who uphold and sustain them in such acts are alike guilty and恶劣 to country and assassinate from the integrity of government, and we should enter this New Year with the determination that no act of lawlessness by whomsover committed, shall go without our strongest protest and greatest denunciation. In this year, of grace 1918, may it be the effort of all to make our beloved country and all nation all that we claim for it: The most favored of Providence—Watched over by the God of Nations, who has been especially kind and bountiful to us in all our wonderful progress and development, and guided us in all our great career; composed of a people happy and blessed, whose God is the Lord. The land of the free and the home of the brave. A nation having respect for God and man. Change of Rule in The Execution of Death Penalties In our comments of last week referring to the last letter written to his brother on the night before his execution by Corporal Baltimore, of the 24th Infantry, executed at Fort Travis, Texas, for participation in the Houston riot last August, we said that the more we read and learned of the Houston riot, and what has been its outcome, the more we were inclined to think and feel that there was seemingly undue haste in carrying out the sentence of the court martial, affording, but little, if any opportunity to appeal to any power or powers for leniency or clemency. From the following which we quote from one of our leading Sunday papers, it is apparent that the President of our Nation, Woodrow Wilson, has come to view and see the execution of the sentence of the court martial, in the same light that we have and do, and that the like will not occur again: "Washington, D. C., Dec. 29'17. "President Wilson has prohibited the execution of any more American soldiers, except in General Pershing's forces abroad, before the sentences of the court's martial have been reviewed in Washington. Herefore this has not been necessary in war time, but the President has made the rule, that it may be made doubly sure that no injustice is done. Thirteen Negro troopers of the 24th Infantry were recently executed for the rioting at Houston, Texas, without review at Washington. "No fault has been found. In the verdict of their court, or their sentence, but it has been felt advisable to have death penalties reviewed by the War Department, before execution." We cannot but feel that if there had been less hate in carrying out the sentence, and a review of the court's findings by the War Department as Washington, in the case of these troopers there may have been some leniency or clemency shown, in view of the great provocations under which their offenses were committed. We are now the more confirmed in the opinion that there was undue haste in executing the convicted troopers, and that advantage was taken by the commander in charge of the execution of what was permissible in war time, simply to meet the demands of Southern prejudice and hatred against Negroes in the uniform of our Federal Government. It is always wise and safe in dealing with law violators, and with all men to "make it doubly sure that no injustice is done." The Negress of our country are to be commended for the manner in --- of the thirteen troopers of the 24th Infantry, if it must not be thought, that they are not smarting and greaving under what seems to them a strange mixture of haste and hate with the execution of the verdict and sentence, which many have agreed was a fair and just one, of the court which tried them. We are glad that it is now "felt advisable to have death penalties reviewed by the War Department before execution." In the hanging of these troopers, who were too manly, not to resist and resent mistreatment heaped upon them, because their skins were black, by city officials and others at Houston, has brought about this feeling and caused the President to make the rule prohibiting "the execution of any more American soldiers, except in General Pershing's forces abroad, before the sentences of the course martial have been reviewed in Washton"—then they have not died in vain, and out of the evil man has come to them—to their families, and to their race, a great good has come to all of our soldiers here, and fuller assurance that those who are in authority, and have the power, will see that "it is made doubly sure that no injustice is done." CAMBRIDGE Cambridge, Md., Jan. 4—Miss Janetette S. Willis, of Philadelphia, and Mr. J. Lorraine Coleman, of Cambridge, Md., were married Christmas day at the M. E. parsonage, Rev. C W. Pullatt officiating. The bride was becoming attired in a traveling suit of blice. The wedding was a quiet one only members of the immediate families of the contracting parties being present. The groom is a member of Company H. 326th Infantry and is stationed at Camp Segde. The lide will make her home with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus St. Clair are in Baltimore. Mr. Wm. T. Turner is home from Chester, Pa., to spend the winter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Turner. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Young are home from Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson have a nice home on Washington street. A fire on Washington street burned down a store and dwelling house. Mrs. Ida Taylor and Miss Hattie Jackson are visiting friends and relatives in Baltimore. CHESTERTOWN Chestertown, Md., Jan. 4.—Sunday was presiding elder's day at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Presiding elder S. H. Cooper preached at night. Mr. John Miles, of Camp Meade, spent the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Honely. Mr. Elijah Strickling, Sr. spent a few days, in Philadelphia. Mrs. Irene Cronwell of Hagerstown, spent several days here, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Elijah Stricklin, Sr. Mr. Walter Nichols is spending some time with his grandmother, Mrs. Sallie Nichols. Miss Mamie Johnson, of Baltimore, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cann. Old Kris visited the Bethel A. M. E. School and left the children plenty of goodies. Mrs. Mary Murray of Philadelphia, Mrs. Jessie Makel, of Suddenlyville, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Cann. Mrs. Harry Davis, of Philadelphia, returned home after visiting friends here. Mr. Louis Smith, of Camp Meade, spent the week—and with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stuart. The funeral of Hattie Lindsay was held, at James M. E. Church Tuesday. Mr. Alexander Hynson, a war veteran, died last Sunday. The following persons were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes Sunday. Mrs. Jannie Smith, Mrs. Ada Folz, Miss Sarah Harmon and Mrs. Rosie Davis, of Philadelphia, Fa. The K. of P. gave a ball at the G. A. R. Hall Christmas night. The junior boy scouts gave a banquet Wednesday night. DAISY Daisy, Md., Jan. 4.—Mr. John Dutton spon the holidays with his son, Mr. T. Dutton. Miss Catherine Butler, of Baltimore, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Snowden. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dorsey were the guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dorsey, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Woodard has been visiting friends in this neighborhood. Miss Maggie Dutton is very sick at her home. William William Powell and Mrs. Robert Powell spent Wednesday of last week with Mrs. Mary S. Dorsey. Mr. Theodore Dutton spent Sunday with Mr. Henry Stanton. Mrs. Hattie Dorsay and others spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Maggie Dutton. Mr. Moses and Mr. Augustus Dorsy were in Glenwood last week. LONGGREEN Longgreen, Md. Jan. 4.—Owing to the severe winter weather there, has been no services at M. Zion A. M. E. Church for the past four weeks. Miss Sarah Hawkins, of Philadelphia, spent the Christmas holiday visiting relatives in Longgreen and Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Winder held a family reunion on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. John Bouldin entertained at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Winder and Miss Viola Bush on Christmas day. Mr. Wm. Ayers of Towson, Md., spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Winder entertained at dinner on last Sunday. Mr. Wm. Ayers, Mrs. Maggie M. Levere both of Towson, Md., and their nieces and nephews, Mrs. Margaret Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Masters George and Albert Smith. Mr. Isaac Snowden, of Baltimore, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers, Sr. and family, Mrs. Margaret Hawkins and her granddaughter, little 'Miss Magaret Wells, are spending the winter in Baltimore at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Cornish, of 1208 Harlem avenue. Miss Elizabeth Cromwell, a student at the Colored High School, Baltimore, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. SIMPLIFY MANAGEMENT Washington, January 2—More because of the failure of the railroads to speed the movement of coal than for any other reason, the President, by proclamation, took over, on Thursday, their operation and control. It has been time and again shown from all authoritative sources that the shortage of coal in the various markets was due almost entirely to industrialization and the move to move the product. Time and opportunity was given the railroad authorities to improve a condition from which the country has suffered. In the preface of his proclamation, the President gives credit to the railway executives for having done their utmost, in patriotic fashion, to improve transportation conditions. But "there were difficulties that they could neither escape nor neutralize." The President therefore deemed it "imperatively necessary" that the Government should take over and exercise control over all the railroads and organize them under "a single authority and a simplified method of coordination which have not prevailed possible under private management and control." William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, was named as Director General of Railroads, and there is granted to him all the authority heretofore vested in the President and the Interstate Commerce Commission, so far as he may wish to exercise it. His orders will also have precedence over the statutes and regulating commissions of the various States. ! NEW PLANS OF ADMINISTRATION The Fuel Administration is looking to governmental control of the railroads for immediate improvement in the movement of coal. For some time it has been known that Dr. Garfield held the view that such action on the part of the Government would become necessary before the country's coal problems could approach a satisfactory solution. Suiting himself to this new order of things, Dr. Garfield has planned and will put into effect at once two new and important orders: one respecting the distribution of coal by a system of deputy distributors, and one regulating the making of contracts by operators, producers, jobbers, and retailers of coal and coal. Under this later order all contracts must be subject to approval by the Fuel Administration. Contracts may not run longer than one year; and such period of one year shall terminate at a date not more than eighteen months from the date of actual execution of contract. All contracts for coal and coke shall be at a price not to exceed the Government price at the mines at the date of shipment. The Administrator may cancel any contract and neither party shall be liable to the Government shall have any further liability because of such cancellation. No contract may be made, or will be recognized as valid, which involves railroad crosshailing of coal, except in case of gas or by-product coal. Oral contracts are not permitted. With the Government's control of transportation and the working out of the new orders respecting contracts and distribution, the Fuel Administration will be able to devote its attention to the task of seeing that all essential industries are provided with fuel and that by voluntary arrangements with less essential industries coal requirements will be curtailed. Special attention will be given to enlarging the production and suppressing needless consumption, so that the supply and the demand may be brought closer to their natural meeting point. BRAXTON AGAIN HEADS MONUMENTAL TENNIS CLUB At a meeting of two Monumental Tennis Club held at the residence of Dr. Harry S. McCardy on Tuesday evening, Winfort Braxton was reelected president and Ralph W. Reckling, secretary-treasurer. Carlos Jennings was elected assistant secretary. A report of the executive committee was read and an auspicious program for the coming season arranged. H. S. McCardy is chairman of the executive committee. The other members are Dr. Frank Cardozo, Thomas F. Jones and Dr. B. N. Rheta. Following the meeting a collation was served. A beautiful reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gaines December 26, 1047, at 1410 Myrtle avenue, in honor of Miss Jane S. Gaines, Tappan-hannock, Essex county, Va. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. J. R. Young, Mrs. Susan Garnet, Mrs. Linbury, Mrs. G. Booker, Mrs. M. Gent, Mrs. C. Hill, Mrs. Turner, Miss Tucker, Miss Waters, Mr. H. Custus, Mr. J. Hassleton. ANNAPOLIS Annapolis, Me. Jan. 4.—Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Cole. and Mr. and Mrs. A. Ford and little daughter. of Baltimore, spent Christmas day with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. Valentine. Mr. J. A. Jackson. of Washington, spent Christmas with his family. The advance classes of the Stanton public school gave a dance. committed by her sonners. Following the graphic recital by George B. Vashon of the East St. Louis affair, Rev. George Vashon Miller said if anybody can injustice to our people it be the President of the United States or somebody else, we must not be afraid to speak; we must fight. We have been the victims of a false philosophy that we should think less about our rights and more about our duties. For several years I have been a student of moral law, and I can see no difference between right and duty. "We nee dto look duty squarely in the face and throw consequences to the winds. It matters not what the state of the country is, whether at war or otherwise; when wrongs are committed against our men, our children and our women, we must continue earnestly to keep up our fight against it." Just out of the hospital after a severe illness, Major Joel E. Spingarn was given a warm welcome by the delegates. Strong resolutions dealing with racial conditions were presented by a committee composed of Rev. E. A. Daniel, of this city; L. M. Hershaw, of Washington; W. T. Andrews, W. A. Hawkins and John H. Murphy, all of Baltimore. A conference dinner was held at the Lyhia last Saturday night. Toasts dealing with various phases of racial conditions were responded to by Prof. George William Cook of Washington; John E. Nail, Mrs. Butler R. Wilson; Miss Mary White Ovington, Rev. L. J. Jordan, of Philadelphia, Mme. C. J. Walker, Rev. Robert Bengnall, of Cleve land, and J. H. Murphy, of Baltimore. Continued from Page One. ---- The members of the band wish to thank Miss Eliza Howard of 106 S. Baton Rouge avenue, Vernon, N. J. for the delicious cake she sent them. Thomas Brawner (better known as Silas Green) has drummed his way into the Infantry band, but is on trial for refusing to help bring in wood to keep the fire going. James Hunter, of Baltimore, head-waiter at base hospital, was presented a handsome traveling bag by his men. Albert Peek was treasurer of the fund raised to secure the gift. Mrs. Lewis Fingg recently came down from Frederick, m.a., and gave greetings from Frederick county. The Philadelphia contingent were made happy during the holidays, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Club of West Philadelphia, sending down a load of good things. Mrs. C. Adams is president; Miss E. Tyson; secretary and Mrs. F. E. Antoine, treasurer. VMCA TO OPEN BUILDING FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS The Young Men's Christian Association has rented the building at the corner of McMechen street and Drudr Hill avenue, and the same will be open to the public as soon as improvements can be made and the building vacated. The association will use the building until the new building is completed. Y. M. C. A. cots will be used in the rooms for sleeping and, every, possible convenience will be provided, for the man from the cantonments who wish to stay in town over night. On the first floor will be the office, public reading and writing room with checkers, chess and a victrola. The rooms will be open day and night. WATCH MEETING AT AMES Large crowds attended the watch night services at Ames Memorial M. E. Church Tuesday night. The pastor, Rev. A. J. Mitchell, preached from the subject "The Last Night of Sodom." At the close of the service a collection of $0.00 was taken for the advancement of Colored People for the defense fund of Dr. Leroy Bunday in East St. Louis. Y. M. P. S. TH YOUNG MEN'S PR WILL GO First United Rail For the Benefit of THURSDAY EVENING, At Galilean Fisher We earnestly solicit the patronage of There will be three prizes awarded to the 2nd prize $5.00 in gold; 3rd prize $2.50 in At Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium We earnestly solicit the patronage of all organizations and the public in general There will be three prizes awarded to the Contesting socials: 1st prize $10.00 in gold; 2nd prize $5.00 in gold; 3rd prize $2.50 in gold. The following Socials will Contest: The Cheerful Sewing Circle—Mrs. Alice M. Williams; President; Mrs. Fannie M. Lingday, Secrelay The Cheerful Sewing Circle—Mrs. Alice Lindsay, Secretary The Past Officers' Circle—Mrs. Rachel The Rosalind Sewing Circle—Mrs. Ann The Fluor-Dis Sewing Circle—Mrs. Dennis, Secretary. The Swaggar Pleasure Social. Miss Els MUSIC BY PROF. JOE ROGHST THEO. UPSHER, CA COMMITTEE OF Luther Jarvis. Henry P. Dorsey Rap OFF Oliver Cooper. President Martin Thor Josiah Wilson, Fin. Sec. Geo. Garris, Thomas Kane, Sergeant.Lt.Arms Tick Admission. 25 Cents The Past Officers' Circle—Mrs. Rachel Bell, President; Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Sec. The Rosalind Sewing Circle—Mrs. Annie Jolly, President; Mrs. Lillie Lane, Sec. The Fluer-d-Lis Sewing Circle—Mrs. Georgie Jones, President; Miss Hattie Dennis, Secretary. The Swagger Pleasure Social. Miss Elsie Green. Pres; Miss Irene Green. Sec. MUSIC BY PAGE. JEHROCHE SYNCOCED OGSTHESB Luther Jarvis Henry P. Dorsey Raphael Barrett Thos. Kane Milburn Bell OFFICERS: Oliver Cooper, President Martin Thomas, Vice-Pres. Milburn Bell Rec. Sec. Josiah Wilson, Fin. Sec. Geo. Davis, Treasurer Luther Jarvis, Chaplain Thomas Kane, bergent. Lt. Arms Ticket Agent, Simon Bell, 617 N. Caroline St. SOLDIER BOYS DR. C. H. STEPTEAU Says He Is Opposed To Ring Politics in Church Matters Rev. C. H. Stepteau says that he does not aspire to be the boss of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference, but on the contrary, has been opposed to the bossism that has existed within the conference for more than a decade. His declaration was made in response to a query from a representative of the Afro-American regarding an article clipped from the Washington Eagle and published in a local paper, which carried a cut of Dr. Stepteau under which the following appeared: "Rev. C. H. Stepteau, D. D. who, according to the Washington Eagle, is to dictate the Baltimore Conference delegates to the next A. M. E. General Conference. The use of the; wording; under the cut was regarded by a number of the ministers as being intended to prejudice the chances of Dr. Stepteaui being elected delegate to the next General Conference. Otherwise, the reprinted article was regarded as highly laudatory. Dr. Stepteaui is in the race for delicacy, and says that he is against bossiness that be what is now allied to exist or through the creation of another machine. This, he asserts, ridicules any idea that he would be the conference dictator. 50 NEWSIES AT ANNUAL XMAS TREAT. More than a half hundred of the boys and girls who sell the Afro-American each week gathered at the Afro-American Building on Wednesday afternoon, the occasion being the annual treat to the little merchants whose hustling has enabled the circulation to increase over two thousand during the past year. Addresses teeming with advice, as well as congratulation for the newses were delivered by Dr. William H. Weaver, Dr. W. Simpson Brooks, S. Booker, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Howard E. Young and Editor J. H. Murphy. Mr. Booker made the hearts of the boys glad by promising that the one showing the most substantial increase during the coming year would be given a year's membership in the new Y. M. C. A. Ice cream, cake, candy and apples were served to the boys and girls after which they left for their respective hons, declaring that they would strive harder than ever to increase their sales during 1918. 56 ATTEND DRILL FOR ROOKIES Fifty-six men attended the drill for the home defense guard at Richmond Market Armory Thursday evening, Captain W. D. Peeks was the instructor. The drill place was changed from the old First Separate Company quarters because of the lack of room. The third drill will be given at the Richmond Market Armory Thursday evening gof next week and a larger attendance of men is solicited. INCREASED PAY FQ RTEACHERS It is apparent that the visit of the committee of the Maryland State Colored Teachers' Association to the Governor a few days ago, in the interest of an increase in the minimum salary paid to our colored teachers in the counties, has already begun to bear good fruit. In the outline of the Governor's message to the Legislature on Wednesday of this week there was a recommended an increase in the pay of colored teachers in the counties of the State. This is in keepink with the manifest interest and sympathy of the Governor in the strong and urgent plea made by the committee through its statistician and spokesman, Mr. Howard E. Young. It is still up to this efficient committee of the association to see that the necessary provision for the increased pay of colored teachers in the counties is included in the bill which will be presented to the Legislature for larger appropriations for school purposes. THE Y. M. P. S. PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL LIVE THEIR Lily and LaFrance their Building Fund JANUARY 10th, 1918 hermen's Auditorium all organizations and the public in general Contesting Socials: 1st prize $10.00 in gold. Face M. Williams: President; Mrs. Fannie M. Bell, President; Mrs. Sarah Lews, Sec. Jolly Jolly, President; Mrs. Lillie Lane, Sec. George Jones, President; Miss Hattie Green, Pres; Miss Irene Green, Sec. ENTER'S SYNCHRONATED ORCHESTRA BABET ENTERTAINER F A RANGEMENTS Michael Barrett Thos. Kane Milburn Bell ICERS: James, Vice-Pres: Milburn Bell Rec. Sec. Treasurer: Luther Jarvis, Chaplain Net Agent, Simon Bell, 617 N. Caroline St. War Tax 3 Cents THE AFRO-AMERICAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1918. UNION EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN DR. A. CLAYTON POWELL, of New York The Noted Preacher and Evangelist Assisted by Dr. Sampson Brooks 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 Pelite Ushers will greet you every night and 500 Meh 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. All subordinate Lodges are commanded to be present on this occasion with jewels and full Masonic dress. By order M. W. Jos. P. Evans, Grand Master Attcast: Geo. T. Duppin, Grand Secretary GRAND BAZAR & CARNIVAL LADY ELKS of the GREAT SOUTHERN TEMPLE No. 30 ELK'S HOME, 414 W. HOFFMAN ST. Wk. beginning Mon. Eve. Jan. 14th, ending Fri. Eve: Jan. 18th Special Attraction each night. Don't miss the Great Auction the last night. COMMITT E: MRS. BERTHA W. WILLIAMS. Chr. MRS. HENRY DUNCAN The Progressive Association of Baltimore In interest of our Boys at Camp Meade Thursday Evening, January 17th, 1918 AT FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM Gold Prizes awarded. Rochester's Orchestra "Do your Fit" Admission, 25 Cents No War Tax Tickets on Sale at all Drug Stores and the Afro. FEET HURT? MANY HAVE BEEN RELIEVED WHY NOT YOU? VISIT DR. MASON Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Teenails Treated Painlessly. DO YOU HAVE ARCH TROUBLES? HAVE YOUR ARCHES TREATED FREE OF CHARGE. 8 to 9 Every Evening. 6 to 8:30 Sunday Evenings. 1623 DRUID HILL AVENUE Graduate of Dr. Bunday. 25 COLORED LABORERS Steady Work. Good Pay Time and a Half for Overtime Sundays and Holidays. Piers: Light and Donaldson Streets The Western Maryland Railway Co. M ANNUAL SERMON AT PENEZER A.M.E. CHURCH. Montgomery St. near Sha WANTED! BETHEL, AFRICAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH W. Sampson Brooks, D. 11 a. m., Dr. Brooks, will preach Sub. "The Crimson Stein Removed." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School service. 3.30 p. m., Workers Meeting and Prayer Service. 6.30 p. m., Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m., Dr. Brooks, will preach Sub. "The Holy City, Jerusalem The Golden." Special Notice: The Great Revival will begin Monday night, January 7th. 2:30 p. m., Sunday; School; Chas, Tolson, Supt. Bible Class 10 a. m., Mary H. Smith, teacher 6 p. m., A. C. E. League, Murray, President. 7:45 p. m., Sermon and Sacred Concert by the Mary Blind Nautilus Literary Society. Silver Offering. Special exercises. For Watch Meeting Night. ST. JOHN'S. A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. P. W. Worthham, Pastor Loxington Street near Pins. 11 n. m., Preaching by pastor, administration of the Holy Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School, J. W. Woodhous, Supt. 6 p. m., Allen Christian Endeavor League, Samuel Hutchinson, president. 8 p. m. An illustrated sermon, subject "The Wayward Eoy." SHLOH A. M. E. CHURCH 23th and Simpson Sts. Rev. Henry Thomas, Pastor 11 a. m., Pastor will preach. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. League. 8 p. m., Teaching by pastor and the Lord's Supper. CALDWELL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Spring St. Move II. Rev. V. N. Ebert. D. D. Pastor 11 a.m. New Year sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. V. C. E. Rev. E. C. Green, pastor. 8 p. m. Sermon pastor. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Lexington and Carlts School. Rev. C. Harold Stepteaul. D. D. Pastor 6 to 7 a. m. Prayer service: 11 a. m. Praeching. Special sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Please let the children see. 4.30 p. m. Allen, Carnot. Good singing and consecration services. 8 p. m. Praeching service. We include all of the people all of the time to our services. H. D. Brent. Supt. S' S. Mr. Wm. Butler. Pres. A. C. E. L. The Christmas Committee of Allen, the direction and co- operation of the pastor. Rev. C. Har- old Stepteau. D. D., also the members and a number of friends of the church contributed enough in money and material to gladden the hearts of a number of people who were not able to provide in this respect 25 baskets were distributed to the needy. Much suffering was relieved and joy and happiness provalled instead. We thank Him who made it possible for us to do so. We proudly thank the participants and the public at large for their pres- ence and cooperation December 20th 2016. ALEXANDER at the new Queen Esther Cantata, released by the members of the Sons and Daughters of Allen at the church. Pavonable comments from every- where was received so much so that a general' demand for the repeating' of the same cantata has been accepted and shall be repeated the latter part of the month. We again solicit your presence. THE PEOPLES CHURCH Cor. Orleans in 4 Ann St. Rev. C. Ed. Browne, Pastor 9 a. m. Class Meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor and Holy Communion. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. General New Year Experience Meeting, led by the pastor. 8.30 p. m. Y. P. League concession service, led by Mrs. E. S. and Mrs. P. Browne, led by the pastor, Sermon by the Holy Communion. Revival services every night next week. Clifford Perry, church clerk. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. S. M. Johnson, Pastor 11 a. m. Class meetings of squares by the pastor, subject "From This World of Trouble to a Mansion in Heaven." 2.30 p. m. Sabbath School. 4.30 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m. Sermon by the pastor, second of a series of sermons, subject: "Make No Mistake in the Road You Take." The reviver will continue during the week. J. O. Ewell, assistant Supt. Mr. W. L. Wilson, Pres. A. C. E. L. ST. LUKES U. A. M. E. CHURCH Spring St. near McBildery Rev. W. B. Winger, Rev. 11 m., Preaching and administration of the Holy Communion. 2 p.m. Regular session of the S. 7 p.m. Reorganization and concession of Spencer League. 8 p.m., Special sermon to the Silver Spring Social with their Ladies' Auxiliary and Literary Society. Revival services now going on. Different speakers each evening. Meetings growing more effective every evening. Able workers assisting. Singing Bands from neighboring W. H. Bishop, church clerk. FOR SALE FOR SALE—2 Story, House 1000 block: White street, 6 rooms and bath. G. R. $49.; Terms $100 cash, balance same, as rent. See Arthur L. Johnson; 1415 Myrtle avenue. FOR SALE—Two 3-story houses in 1300 Block Myrtle Avenue. See A. L. Johnson; 1415 Myrtle Avenue. FOR SALE—Two 3-story houses 2000 McCulloh street. G. R. $72; Price $1800. Terms $500 cash, Balance by Building Association Mortgage. See A. L. JOHNSON; 1415 Myrtle Ave. FOR SALE—One 3-story house 2000 Block McCulloh street. 9 rooms and bath. Furnace, cemented cellar. Long yard, no basement kitchen. G. R. $75. See A. L. JOHNSON; 1415 Myrtle Avenue. FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished rooms; modern conveniences, quiet family in a suitable location in N. W. section of the city. Apply or call (C) 212-262-2622. AMES MEM. M. E. CRURCH Carey and Baker Street Albert, Abbott A happy and prosperous New Year to all. 6.30 a.m. Class, Thos. Lane leader 11 a.m. M. sermon by the Pastor subject "The Evangelistic Methods of Jesus." 2.30 p.m. Sunday School -5.15 p.m. Baltimore Lyric School Mrs. Hazelton Lee sermon by the Pastor E. Bozeo slootment under the guidance Choir, Miss Frances P. Smith, directress. Silver Offering 6.15 p.m. Fpworth Leisure, Class Pulley, Pres. A in session by pastor, Evangelistic service. Murray right, Jan. The Wayward Boy in pictures by follow. Offering at the 6:30 p.m. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Rev. M. J. Naylor, pastor 11 a. m., Sacrament by the pastor Supper, administered by the pastor with a special sermon. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School, special, all teachers and children of school are required to be present. 4:30 p. m. Epworth League. Year exercises. Don't be late. 8 p. m. Evanglistic service sermon by Rev. W. N. Holt, pastor and singing evangelist. All invited. Start the New Year well. Come bring somebody to the church and to Christ. CENTENNIAL Rev. Nilson Carroll, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor Junior Church, subject: A Child in the Midst" 11 a. m. Sermon by bassador, subject: An Altar Erected God at New Year" Holly Commission 1:30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Spworth League. Program in chap- le of Mr. Andrew Choster. The Peer- lings of Baltimore will appear, the program. 8 p. m. Sermon by bassador to the Dunbar Social Ma- tery is Yorkman, president, and Waters, financial secretary. Mr. Nellie Bennett, recording secretary and Miss Rachel Goldsborough,监 iner. Junior League Prayer Monday Friday 4 p. m. Adult Service. 8 p. m. Strangers are cordially invited to all services. Rev. A. Yeung, Pastor 11 a. 9, Sermon by pastor: 2 a. 3, n., Sunday School. 7 p. 9, Epworth League. 8 p. 9, Pastor, Holy Communion will be 6 a. 11 hristmas 8 a. 11. n. Everybody welcome. Mrs. Annie Hammond, Supt. D. J. Fowler, Pres. of League CHRISTIST INSTITUTION CHRIST OF CHRIST CHRIST INSTITUTION Rev. G. W. Kennard, D. 11 a.m. Sermon-by-sbay H: 2.30 p. m. Sun 7.30 p. m. Special serm and communion service. 7th DAY ADVENTIST DEP. V.E. Cor. Druld IIIl Ays A. A. B. Elder G. P. Rodgers, 1st Sabbath (Saturday) Sabbath 1.0 a. m. presenct. 1.11 m. presenct. services 2.30 Sunday night, January, 6th special program by the Y. P. M. Society. Preaching by the pastor. p. m. subject "Will the Jews ever Re- turn to Jerusalem?" All invited bring a friend. SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CIRCLE Raborg St. near Fremont, 11 a. m., Sermon by 'Rev. Goodbye Johnson, 2 p. m., School, Schab, p. m., Sermon by Rev. Joseph Reason $ p. m., Sermon by Rev. Frank Young GILLIS MEMORIAL M. F. CHURCH Stockton Street B. H. Knight, Pastor King's Daughters' Day, Mrs. Sarah Williams, President 10 n. m., Class. 11 a. m., practicing by pastor, subject "Lee, leonic Lead" 2 p. m., S. S. "Consecration service, 2 p. m., Pastor, subject "My Grace, Sufficient." Wood, minister's steward 4.30 P. M. Association Day Mrs. L. S. Goode, chairman of affiliated committee, will bring u New Year's Message. Good-mor Miss C. Davage, Press, Presiding Miss E. E. Bright, secretary Mrs. S. E. Davis, Gen. Sec. As a result of the Red Cross Bene- fit at the Richmond Market Armory Friday evening of last week, $115 was called. Mrs. Julia Wood has returned to New York after spending the holidays with her daughter Mra. Charles Lail of 1507 Drudg Hill avenue It is requested of our church tisors, that in order that they, in properly classified that they, be office not later, than noon on W ACHVILLE Md. Dr. 34—Rev. D. was confined to his days last week, suffering old. On Saturday, he con- tinued the funeral service of David Hilton at Green Spring, M. E. Church. He preached at Asbury M. Church Sunday morning and in the afternoon held the funeral service of the two young sons of Mr. D. Wildford, who were killed by a train; Mr. William Thomas of Washington gave a part of the holidays at home. Mr. Hazzard Harris, or Camp Meade was home several days during the holidays. Mr. Philip Turner is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Hall. Mrs. Martha Cooper has returned from Level, where she spent some time with her sister, Mrs. Mary Bond. Mrs. Zillian Triggs is quite sick. Miss Nollie Glosson, who has been sick, is able to be out again. Bahir, Md., Jan. 2—M. Augustus Loone, of Laurel Brook, died, Friday after a short illness. His funeral took place Sunday, the services being con- duced by Jesse Tales and Scott. Several of the younger people, who were away attending school and follow- ing other pursuits, came home to spend the holidays. Among them were, Miss. Mimie Taff, Miss. Tolk Matthews, Miss. Oshie Oshie, Miss. Graft, and Mr. Tobias James. Dwyer M. E. S. Sunday school held its Christmas exercises Sunday night and the affair was well attended. Quite a number of Iel Air Friends remembered the occupants of Ames Church parsonage, and in an individual way played old Santa Claus by bringing and sending such things as go a long way toward making all happy. Messrs. Collins Brown, Anuilla Prisby, James Howard are still on the slick list. Mr. William S. Tilden, of Perryman spent a part of last Thursday here. Union Chapel has been taken over by the government and after 65 years the people find themselves without a church. SNOWHILL Snow Hill, Md. January 2—Mr. and Mrs. William Glinn, who have seen visiting their daughter, Mrs. orence Mason, of Philadelphia, came last week. Queen's rally at M. Zion Baptist Church was a success, the collection amounting to $387. The rally is directed by Mrs. Mamie Williams. Mr. Andrew Collins and Miss Beau Taylor were married Tuesday at Taylor's Gate by Rev. L. H. Stevenson. Mr. Erric J. Waters and Miss Willie B. Young were married Wednesday night at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. E. J. Henry. Mrs. Helen R. Allen, of Philadelphia, as home for a short stay with her parents. Mr. Dewey Waters and Mr. Quine Waters left here Tuesday to resume their studies. Mrs. Princess Anne Academy. Mr. Peter L. Henry and Mr. Willie Henry, of Virginia Union University, who have been spending the holidays with their parents, left Wednesday for the University. Prof. McCoy of Lynchburg, Seminary, Lynchburg, Va., is the guest of Miss Harriett Woolford. Mr. Zadok Purnell entertained a number of friends at dinner Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith entertained a few friends for dinner Saturday. Keuben Jones, while attending, the furnace in Mr. Zadok Powell's residence was scaled by the bursting of the hot water pipes. He is doing very well after being treated by Dr. Riley. Mr. Ocho Castell, of Washington, Del. 'came home Saturday to spend a few days with his and friends. They revival met at the M. Zion Baptist Church was opened by a sergeon de by Peter L. Henry, of Virginia University. Mr. Leslie Ginn, of Okin University, returned Monday to examine his studies in the Divinityartment. Mr. Louis Hayward is fill on the sick list. LUTHERVILLE Lutherville, Md. Jan. 2—The little boy of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Scott, Jr. of West Island Park, was baptized at Edgewood M. E. Church Sunday by Rev. William Brown. The fourth quarterly conference of Seedwood M. E. Church was successfully carried on last Monday, night with Dr. D. W. Hays presiding. Mrs. Eliza Carter, entertained at dinner last Sunday, Mr. Richard W. Burke of Atlantic City, Miss Mary E. Johnson and Mr. George Diggs. Mr. Henry Taylor, who is at Camp Meade, is spending a few days at home, with his wife Mrs. Mary Taylor. BARCLAY Darclay, Md. Jan. 4—Miss Ida Rochester left Tuesday for Princess Anne Academy, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rochester, of Ingleside, Md. A beautiful Christmas program was rendered by the Sunday School of Friendship M. E. Church Thursday, December 27th under the auspices of the Sunday School committee, Mrs. Martha Washington is superintendent. Mrs. Carrie O. Hutchins will speak at the Woman's Day service which will be observed in St. Daniel's M. E. Church, Jan. 6th at 3 P.M. Mrs. Mayne Dickerson has been on the sick list for several weeks. double wedding was solemnized on New Year's Eve. The contracting writers were George Collaboro and Dinnece Queen, and Fred Cooper and Miss Henrietta Mall. In January 26 Robert W. Brown and Berry were married, Coach W. Johnson so-called. N. From Md. Jan. 3—Rev. J. T. oc. delivered a very interesting sermon last Sunday. Among the visitors here for the holidays were Miss Blanche Amos, Baltimore, also Attorney Roy S. Bond. Mrs. Georgeann Murry, Holland, of Federal Hill, died Sunday morning after a long illness. WOODVILLE Woodville, Md. Jan. 2.—Rev R. F. Coates holds his regular service at John Wesley M. E. Church on Monday and watch night services on Monday night. The pupils of John Wesley M. E. School did not have annual Christmas tree. They will donate the cost of it for the benefit of the soldiers. Miss Ross Cheley, of Baltimore, spent the holidays with relatives here. The pupils of St. Philippe T. E. Smith School held their annual Christmas tree services on Wednesday evening. Miss, Clara Wright, of Children visited relatives here. Mr. Albert Dent is visiting his daughter at Catsonsville, Md. Messrs. John Glassee and Clinton Holland have visited relatives and friends in Newark and New York. Mr. Bowyer left here to spend the Christmas Day at Montpelier, N.J. Mr. Prescott Banks is visiting Baltimore. Mrs. Cassie Adams and children, Frerette and Catherine of Washington, spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Theresa. Misses Florence and Marvin Adams spent the holidays in Washington the guests of their sister. Mrs. Gertrude Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks of Croone, Md. were visitors here this week. Mr. McNeil Adams is visiting relatives and friends in Washington. WHITE PLAINS White Plain, Mt., Jan. 5.—Miss L. Briscoe has returned from a six week's visit to relatives and friends in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Williams of Baltimore, spent the holidays with his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Hawkins, of Walderf. There will be an entertainment at Walderf school on Friday, January 4. Miss Laura Hawkins, teacher, Miss Watson, the county canning demonstrator, will deliver an address. Mr. Charles Hawkins and sister and their friend, Mr. Williams, spent the evening with Miss L. Briscoe last Friday. Mrs. Carrie Marshall and little on Charles, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Myles, Mrs. Celia Conner spent sometime with her brothers, Mr. Steven and Thomas Myles, of Washington, Miss Helen Marshall is at home for the holidays. Miss Sallie M. Briscoe entertained Mrs. Mollie Marshall, of White Plain, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Marshall, Miss Jinfred Briewner, the teacher of Willettown school is spending Christmas with her parents. Miss Jenneta Clause, of Baltimore, spent New Jersey. Miss Lancelle Myles is spending New years with her parent in Washington. Mr. Wilbert L. Smallwood spent the week-end, with his gater-in-law, Miss Leen Briscoe. POCOMOKE CITY Pomoke City, Md., Jan. 4, Mrs. Hannah Dix went to Philadelphia last week to visit her daughter, Miss Taylor, who is confined to home on account of sickness. Mrs. Victoria Long is visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mr. Joseph Dorman of Saunton, Va., is visiting friends in this city. The Misses Russell and Susie Jester, of Stockton, Md., were here visiting his family friends. Mr. Anthony James, of Pittsburgh, was in Unionville last week. Mrs. Marcie Stevene Baird of Philadelphia, is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Clement Winslow. Mr. James Gale, of Philadelphia, spent Christmas Day here. Mrs. Flushee Spink of Pittsburgh, Pa., is visiting friends. Herbert Waters, of Camp Maude is here on a visit to friends. Megdanes Married Dickerson, Jane Waters, and Maria Ellen Gale spent the holidays in Philadelphia. Mrs. Rosea Johannen spent the holidays with her daughter, McMullen at Port Dauphin, Md. Prof. Stephen H. Hibbert spent the holidays at Atlanta. Mr. Joseph, Connellan is an Andrea Smith were quietly married at the home of Mrs. Mary Married on Sunday evening of last week. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. T. Addison. Mr. Red Lane is visiting his sister, Mrs. John E. Gillett. Mr. Andrew McDowell, of Camp Lee, Mt., spent several days here last week. Miss Lottie Gunter, of Parksley, Va., and Mr. Henry West, of Crap Leap, Va., were united in marriage on Tuesday afternoon by Addison. Mr. Lloyd Victor, an aged resident of this city, died at his home after a "hilting illness on Monday evening." He was a member of the G. U. Q. of Old Follows. Funeral was held at Mt. Zion Church. Dr. Pather obituary. The tri-county institute congratulated in this city Wednesday. The show of the three women present at the call. Miss Millie Matthews and Mr. Wilson Allen of this city were quietly married at the home of the bride Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lavinia Manuel returned after spending sometime with friends in Baltimore. Her daughter Julia accompanied her home. Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 4.—Christmas excercises were held at the Christian Church Christmas eve night when every child was given a treat. Christmas excercises were held at Ebbenzer A. M. E. Church Christmas night. Rev. C. W. West and son Harold, spent Christmas day here visiting friends. Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Harris spent Thursday and Friday in Baltimore visiting Dr. and Mrs. Teopten. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Broom entertained Rev. and Mrs. Harris at dinner Christmas day. Mrs. Jessie Dorsey gave a dinner dinner in honor of her husband. Mr. Charles Dorsey. Friday night. Among those present were Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Harris Miss. Bostrife Harris. Sister of Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Bostrife Harris. Mr. Richard Barnum. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dibsey Mrs. Olivia Crow. Louis Edmoney Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Richard Barnum. The Young Men's Social Club gave a banquet Friday at the Samaritan Hall. The Social Relief Club through its president. Mrs. M. J Matthews, gave baskets to the sick for Christmas. Mrs. Clara E. Harris, and Mrs. Ann B. Bean secured twenty-three members "for the Red Cross drive. Misses Rosetta Robinson, Coleine Thirionn, Mr. Charles Bairnum, Walter Harmon, Robert Jones, Seauford, students at Storer College, and Miss Gertrude Johnson, of the State Normal School at Bowies M. spent the holidays at home. Ghs. Ushers' Board of Ebenecer A.M. M. P. Church gave their pastor and family a press for Christmas. They also had special exercises Sunday night, when they raised the assessment for the Old Folks' Home. Rev. W. H. Bean, pastor of the Second Christian Church, has been compelled to go to Indiana for a few days owing to a nervous breakdown. Miss Amy Bean, who has been visiting her brother, Rev. W. J. Bean, has returned to her home in Kentucky. Caucasville, Md., Jan. 1, 1914. Watch night services were largely attended Monday night. Revival services will begin this week. Mrs. Nellie Jones of Herborn, Md., spent two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Washington. She returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Nicholls, Md., where they spent Christmas with Mr. Peter Garner. Mrs. Scott is spending the winter in New York, Md. Edward Jackson, of Annapolis Junction, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Johns, Scott, Mr. Kelly Miller, Jr., who spent part of the Christmas holidays with Rev. and Mrs. D. G. Hill addressed the Sunday school Sunday. He is the son of Prof. Kelly Miller, Dean of Art and Science Department of Howard University. Washington, Mr. Granger Field was in a happy mood all this week relating his good times he spent in Philadelphia last week. Mr. Ecal Jackson to Washington, has returned to his home after spending Christmas with Mr. and James Jackson. Mr. Florence Gross, in company with his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mr. Chas, Gross, was the guest at dinner of Mr. and Mrs. Olona Laws on Drum Avenue, near the University. Mrs. Esther Howers, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jo. Thomas, New Years, Mrs. Lillian an American Dora spent a few days during the Christmas holiday with their grandmother, Mrs. Armini Hurris, also Master Oliver, McCulloch. Mr. Winter Terrill, who enlisted two months in the Navy has not been beyond from since. relatives are nationally waiting to hear from him. Chase, Md., Jan. 4—Miss Carli Louna and daughter has returned after spending their holidays in Philadelphia. Mrs. Rosa Scott has returned from Washington visiting relatives. Mrs. Lottie Collins visited Mrs. N. C. Harris and daughter. Miss V. E. H. Harris of Bengles. Miss M. A. Patterson spent the week-end visiting Miss V. I. Harris of Bengles, and friends here. Miss C. Russell; visited Mr. Thomas Green, of Closse, Mr. arr. B. Gilbert and Miss Grace Rollin. Mrs. B. Gilbert and Miss Elizabeth Welch spent the week-end with her cousin. Miss Lilith Gilless. Miss Emma Jitt and mother Mrs. Quin Pitt, visited Felicity in Harford, Md., Mrs. Annies Quickle and Miss Priscilla, Parks visited Mrs. Colin Parks. ST. MICHAELS "St. Michaels, Md., Jan. 4 — The Sunday School of Union N.J., Cipriani Hall is Christmas "excelsior" Sunday Ecginean, December 23rd. A beautiful program "shifted" "Cojarade" was rendered Thursday evening, December 27th. The Sunday School children were delighted to see old Santa Claus who gave them each a box of gandy Mr. Thomas Caldwell, the oldest member of the Sunday School, rendered a to Santa Claus. Miss Lenn Miller, who is attending Howard High School in Wilmington, Dek, Mrs Mossein Denghely, who is attending school in Baltimore, and Mr. Bentley Dennis, of Princess, Anna Academy were all home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Carol Bond of Brooklyn N.J. were home during the holidays visiting their parents. Miss Marie Moody was in Chester, Perry for Christmas. Mr. Robert Bond has gone to Philadelphia, for a short stay. The entertainment given for the benefit of the school fund was well attended. Under the management of Mrs. Emma Meyer she well rendered, as consisted of choruses duets, solos and reading Miss Reba Brooks, of Washington, visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks, Mrs. Emma Jelly is in Vienna spending a few days. Mr. Charles Perry was called suddenly to Chester. Pa. on account of the death of his son. Rev. C. W. H. Biddell, of McDaniel called at the parsonage last Monday. BERKLEY Berkley, Md. Jan. 4.—A concert was given by Hosanna Sunday School December 22. A supper was given by the stewardies and trustees of Hosanna Church December 25 and 27. Miss Donnells Wilson of Baltimore, and Mrs. Mary Hutchins, of Philadelphia, sent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilson. Miss Julia Washington, of Baltimore, sent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Washington. Miss E. Wavis, the assistant teacher of Berkley, sent Christmas with her sister, Oxford, Pa. Miss Jey Presbory of Philadelphia, is the host of all of Mrs. George Presbory of Burlington, Mr. Marvin Webster and Mrs. Tortoise Smith were the host of Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Presbory, Tridy devin, E. E. Pord, Mr. Wm. Smith and first Classic Archer are on the list. last Sunday which was a marked success. Andrew Watson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Watson, deparated this December 21, at the Emergency Hospital, Easton, Md. The following boys of Camp Meade spent, Christmas home were: Purnell Jarnes, Perry Trusty, Perry Handy, William Smith, Raymond Smith, Theodore James, Lieut. Robert Cheers and John Truson, Elizabeth Deedon and Daniel Ridout are home from Princess Anne Academy to spend the holidays with their parents. Mrs. Ann Jarnes, who has been quite sick is able to be out after a severe attack of grip. COWDENSVILLE Cowdsville, Md. Jan. 4. —Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fleetcher, pres. Christmas with her 'daughter', Miss Viola Pletcher, Baltimore. Miss Agnes Fleetcher, and company, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fleetcher, Mrs. Bertha Garrett will close her house until spring. "The funeral of Mr. Richard O. Matthews was held at Cowdsville A. M. E. Church Decennial night of Western Star Conference of Cottonville. Mrs. Dae Bushner, of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting Mrs. Hattie Matthews, Mrs. Eina Matthews, of Cottonville, spent Thursday, as the guest of her parent. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Ferron, "Miss" Lind Parron, of Baltimore, spent the holidays home with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parron, Mrs. Pamie Wilkens, of Petersburg, Vd. visited her cousin, Mrs. Mary Fleetcher, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Plyne, of Green Spring, Valley, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jamie Hawkins, Mr. Louis Hawkins as returned to Camp Meade after presiding the holiday with his sister, Mrs. Julia Matthews, Miss Julia Williams and brother, Mr. Herbert are the guests of Miss Ethel and Van Parron, Friday night. In sad and loving remembrance of her dear uncle, Richard Matthews he departed this life December 23 2017. did his hands in silent shimmer or his work on earth is done. his dreams he saw the Saviour and he became him to come. on dear uncle, the lion's ear y writing he will tell no more Litha, once both true and third his pieces. Maude I. Dear Harro his pieces. Maude I. Dear Harro EASTON Easton, Md. Jan. 4, Rev. J. J. prescribed at vernon Sunday. Htt. Christmas exercises were had. Astbury M. E. Church Sunday Htt. Louise V. Johnson left Philadelphia Monday afternoon. Robbins Lowmans is hope visiting lives and friends. Mrs. Rose E. Johns, who was taken sick Christmas Htt. is much improved. Mrs. Lewis Whaley of New Brunswick, N. is home visiting relatives and lives and friends during night in 2:40 Monday night at Bethel M. E. Church. Miss Octavia books left for Wilmington, Del. died today after spending the ballet with relatives and friends here. The household of truth was get apart are last week. Among those who issued were Mrs. Minnie Martin, of oxford. SMYRNA Smyrna, Del., Jan. 4.—The Christmas ecrekces of Centennial M. E. and School which was postponed, was held Sunday evening with much success. The teachers of the school have the scholars their annual treat on Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jarbs entertained a few friends Saturday evening in honor of their guest Mrs. Joseph Harris, of Providence, K. 44; Thos. President, Mr. and Mrs. Corbard-Kibley, Mrs. and Mrs. Corbard-Kibley, Mrs. Sarah Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harris mentioned Mr. Winner Friday evening at, and Mrs. Aylhren Sigger, Mrs. Vranda Ciffé, Mr. Thos. Harris, Jr., is visiting, subtitles in, Philadelphia, Mrs. Sarah Caldwell, who has been a Absingler. Her daughter Mrs. Gundry, has returned home, Mr. and Mrs. Corbard-Kibley will spend the winter with Mrs. Telle's parents; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edge spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nachter, Mrs. Miss Babie Cooper is visiting, her mother's, Mrs. Ayda Cooper, Mr. William Kibley has returned home after a visit to Wilmington. The concert was held at Miss. strat. Brown and Miss. Nangle Moore cajoed, Friday evening with success,遥遥 the church 2135. The first prize was awarded to Miss Brown and the second to Miss Moore. TOWSON Towson, Kd., Jan. 4. — The M. Calvary Sunday School gave the children their annual Christmas, treat Sunday morning. The presiding elder of the Baltimore District, Rev. J. G. Martin, preached and also held his third quarterly conference of Mt. Calvary M. A. E. Church Sunday morning. Watch night services were held in all the churches in Towson. They were all crowded and the services were very impressive. 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Discouraged at the outset by finding that my plan of war relief for our Negro soldiers was the only charity of this war that failed to prove fashionable, I had begun to wonder if the American people really understood the great necessity and importance of such work," said Mrs. Emilie Bigolow Hanggood in telling of the purpose of the Circle for Negro War Relief, Inc. of which she is president. "But I am glad to say that as the mobilization of the Negro troops proceeded there has been an awakening to the need of help for these patriotic men and their families. "Since Secretary Baker has announced that the first draft musterearly 85,000 Negroes, and that six regiments had volunteered before the draft and that there were already four regiments in the regular standin army, it has dawned upon us that there are now more than 100,000 Negro soldiers armed and equipped for the service. Many of these soldiers have already gone to the trenches with Gen. Pershing. A great many troops are still in the cantonments, mainly the central and Western States. "It is reasonable to assume that there is going to be any suffering from the absence of soldiers from their homes in this great war, that suffering will fall first and most heavily upon the Negroes who go to war and their dependents left at home." "While it is true that many of the in the large cities have worked their way to lucrative positions, it is nevertheless true that the great majority of the Nero soldiers come from the MARGARET BLACK'S HELPS AND MINTS FOR WOMEN FOLKS ```markdown ``` Dear Readers:—Many of you may be wondering what the New Year holds for you. We know what has pressed but the future lies viled in obscurity. At present the war waxes more furious and many of us have failed to realize that, we have been fighting from the very beginning. Some claim it is a white man's war; but they have not been able to win a war yet with only the white man and they will not win this one alone. They need our help and this is our country. Our great great grandparents were brought against their wills, and made to stay whether they wished to or not. We, their children, were born and reared here. We know no other home. It has been a fight for existence from the very beginning and this will mean much to us. Before the beginning of the end it will be a death struggle, for the right to do a man's work when we will and where we will the fight for the right to travel through God's country like human beings and not like cattle. And now that they tell us we must give our men for the sake of our country. I hope none of us will forget that the fight is as much for justice, fair play and the right to live as it is for our country. We have never needed to do our duty, we have never there may be a few stackers among us, thank God we have no traitors. We have been walking, moving, fact living, in a fog—somewhat we get bewildered, we know not which way to move. At times it seems heavier than others; but it is commencing to lift. It has been stationary a long, long time. We have contains, lieutenants, first, and second ones; servicemen and a major, before the war is over we'll have a major general. May the New Year lift for us the fog entirely, that our sky may be clear and blue, the stars shine bright and clear, and that we follow the path of duty cheerfully, willingly, and whether we be on land or sea, in America or France. God is our refuge as He is, of all that we are oppressed. With His help we may keep a clear head, a steady hand, and be ready for whatever comes our way, to do whatever it may be without fear. May God be with you all my dear readers on your mission of manhood, and womanhood, and sain your path from failures all the way—even to the end of your journey, is my wish to you for the year of 1918. Centerpiece For Little Tot's Table Are you giving the kiddies a party during the holidays? Is it Allie or Teddy's, birthday and are you wishing you, had money enough to have an elaborate centerpiece? If you are then don't bother another moment but try this plan. Take a shallow glass dish, and pour in melted parchment. It is still soft, stick in enough 'candles' to represent the number of years old the kiddie is, when the parthull hardens, your candies will be standing up very tall. Put some water in the dish, and fill it with flowers and greens. caribins of the cotton belt, where their condition for years as tenants or wage earners has been a kind of hand to mouth struggle for existence. Scarcely a Negro tenant in the cotton belt owns any property, and t he should be in possession of a cow or a mule the poor animals are weighted down with mortgages in nearly every case, which would be jeopardized by the Negro going off from his family o war. "It doesn't seem debatable. I cannot see how anybody who has anything to give for relief in the war and as the heart to give it can fail to appreciate the palpable fact that the 00,000 Negro soldiers now in service and the 75,000 Negro soldiers expected to be drifted on the second call and the dependent families of those soldiers, will be the ones most in need of charity. I believe every person who is charitably inclined will see the point when the Negro soldiers in Europe are ordered to charge and they repeat their valorous achievements at Santiago when under a sage and murderous fire they brought to white flag from the Spanifards twenty minutes before any other soldiers reached the summit of San Juan Hill. "Until our financial status warrants we cannot reach out and cover the round as broadly as we might be, but it is gratifying to know that ready the Negro women of the city are organizing units to help we do no more than keep those women busy knitting and all through the cotton belt during the winter between crop seasons, then they would be otherwise idle, we will have accomplished something. "Here in New York our service headquarters have been established at the Music School Settlement. 6 West First street, and one can find there almost any hour of the day and still late in the evening Negroes of if ages stitching and knitting or in one other way producing something at will promote the comfort of the zero troops in the camps or in the ranches. "We have reched an agreement 1 cups washed seeded raisins 1 cup dates Put raisins and dates thru food chopper juices. Add the lemon juice, peanut butter and salt. Put in a bowl and work until well mixed and smooth. 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One can have an assortment of colors in celluloid thimbles and thus match the fancy work of the moment. * Next Day Turkey or Chicken Take some cold cooked turkey or chicken, four tablespoonfuls of batter substitute, one half cupful of flour, two and one half cupful of milk, one hard cooked egg, one tablespoonful of chopped parsley, one half teaspoonful of salt, and one fourth teaspoonful of pepper. Remove the fowl from the bones, and cut it into large dice. Melt the butter substitute, stir in the flour, and when smooth add the milk, stirring until it thickens. Milk for five minutes, add the parsley, the egg chopped, the seasonings and the chicken. Cook in a double boiler for twenty minutes. BOOK MARKERS In a large family, where there are many readers, there sometimes occurs small unpleasantnesses because of some one's picking up the book or magazine that another had temporarily laid down; but was still reading. The following plan will be found quite a help. Let each member of the family choose a certain color of ribbon as their own, and a small bow of baby ribbon of the hue selected by each one—be tied to a "clip" for holding papers. By common consent, the book marked by one of these accented clips will be the property of the one chosen color it bears and the other one removed. The clip will also be unlabeled. The clip will also be unlabeled. THE AFRO-AMERICAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1917, THE WOMAN with the officers of the Red Cross by which the Circle for Negro War Relief will be greatly aided in the fulfilment of its mission and by which in turn the Red Cross will secure great help from the colored folk of the country which they might not otherwise have rendered. "Think of the millions of dollars that Americans have given to the war victims of Europe! Why, the suffering German people at home raped a cool million at a single fair given in Madison Square Garden. We have given millions to the French sufferers, millions to the Belgians, and we have unstintedly given to our cousins in England, to the Italians and the Armenians. In fact war charity has been a fad in America ever since the trouble began. Can it be possible that we will send nearly 200,000 black soldiers from their humble homes without directing our consideration and our fortunes to helping the needy ones of our most impoverished race? "Now it is going to be one of our special tasks to keep the home fires burning and the fires of patriotism burning in the cabin homes of the Negro soldiers. We are already in communication at our executive headquarters, 480 Fifth avenue, with the pastors of colored churches and the teachers of colored schools in all sections of the country, striving to get them to organize their congregations and their school bodies for the work of supplying extra comforts to the black soldiers." The vice-presidents of the Circle for Negro War Rifle are Gov. Charles S. Whitman, Dr. W. E. Burghardt Du Bois, editor of the Negro organ, the Crisis; Dr. Robert R. Moton, president of the Tuskegee Institute and successor of the late Booker T. Washington; Col. Charles Young and Ray Stannard Baker, the novelist. Among the directors are George Foster Peabody, Mrs. Amos Pinchot and Charles S. Peabody, and on the general committee are Gov. Lowden of Illinois and Mrs. Frank Lowden. The organization has been chartered by the State authorities at Albany as one of the regular war relief institutions of the city. Carroll, Md. Jan. 4.—Miss Maggie Gourdley, of 805 Leidenhall street, Baltimore, and Mr. Charles Hayes of 10 Winters avenue, Catonsville, won the prize waltz at the New Year's ball given by the Carroll West-end Society. The prize was a silver cake basket. Miss Maggie Briggs, of 535 the street, spent last Wednesday with Miss Ester Thomas, of 3115 Leeds street. 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NORTHWESTERN LOAN COMPANY 1310 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 1310 NEAR LANVALE ST. of the Commissioners will convene Wednesday, January 16th, 1918 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 Goldeborehough will be present. The County Commissioners are instructed to meet and elect one of their body to represent them at the confluence. This does not exclude any other member who may desire to attend. The names and addresses of the Commissioner are elected must be sent to the Secretary, H. M. Gros, Esg., at 421 David 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 reconfirm 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. NER SPRING SOCIAL HOSTS all the day after Christmas was a gain one at the club house of the Silver Spring Social, 1219 Mulligan street, when 22 soldiers were guests, who could not go to their homes because of the great distance. They were all served a real old-fashioned dinner and were given two cigars and cigarettes as they could use. The mom- bies of the social met them at the station and escorted them to the club house. The dinner was directly under the charge of Mrs. A. B. Turner, chairman of the Social and Welfare Department of aht women's section of the Maryland Council of Defense. She was assisted by Mrs. Robert Ehlott, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Copeland. The committee of the Silver Spring Social was Messra, Sam Turner, D. H. Stevenson, Stephen Edwards, Charles Lee, George Beverly, Elsworth Gould, Henry Hill, William Walker, Joseph Bell, John B. Albert, Alex. Harris and Samue Rarnell. The Indies, of the Council present were Mice Ida R. Cummings, Mrs. M. L. Gaines, Mrs. M. Thompson, Mrs. R. Tucker and Mrs. F. K. Owens. Mr J. Anderson Davis has returned to his home in Norfolk, Va., having been entertained as the Christmas guest of Miss Ruth E. Blackwell, 573 W. Preston street. CLARK L. SMITH Attorney & Courusellor at Law Office: 21 E. Saratoga St. phone: 21 E. Paul 235 Residence: 1865 Drudgill Hill Avenue Phone: w adsl 3122-W Carey and School Streets PROGRAM WEEK OF JAN. 7th BEST IN PHOTO PLAYS Open Daily from 2-6 & 7-11.15 DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE LAST EPISODE OF THE FATAL RING AND SEVEN PEARLS THIS WEEK Called "THE LAIR OF THE BEAST" Our old friend, Noble Johnson, rescued the Hero and Heroine last week and he will save her from the runaway horse this week. Triangle Keystone Comedies present Mack Swain and Polly Moran in HIS 'NAUGHTY' THOUGHT Called "THE END OF THE IRAD" Doris Kenyon, Sheldon Lewis, Arline Pretty and Mahon Hamilton in the 1st Episode, of the "HIDDEN HAND" entitled THE GAUNLET OF DEATH. This is the first serial that featured Four Stars. WEDNESDAY, GREIGHTON HALE, AND MOLLIE KING In the LAST EPISODE of the "THE SEVEN PEARLS" Called "THE SEVENTH PEARL" Who do you think gets ILMA? Katleen Clifford in the 3rd episode of "WHO IS NUMBER ONE" Called THE SEA CRAWLER In a desperate battle at the bottom of the sea, Tomy Hale is captured and imprisoned in the treasure ship with the xxx plans to dynamite. Featuring that brilliant star, Sessin Hayawaka. The Broadway sensation that created a new standard for spectacular productions, showing the eruption of a volcano, and the destruction of an entire village. ALSO A VERY GOOD COMEDY. FRIDAY—Helen Holmes in the 14th episode of "THE LOST EXPRESS" Called "UNMASKED" Metro Film Corporation presents in 5 Acts Madam Petroya In "THE RETURN OF EVE" This is the first presentation of this popular Star at this theatre and we feel sure you will be pleased. SATURDAY—Eddie Pole, Priscilla Dean and Harry Carter In the 10th episode of "THE GREY GHOST" Called "SHADOWS" Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber and Kingsley Benedict in 4th episode of "THE MYSTERY SHIP" Called THE SECRET OF THE TOMB Eddie Lyons, Lee Moran and Edith Roberts in a good Comedy Called CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT Current Events No. 24, showing latest happenings of today EVELYN NESBIT TH W. JAN INDEMPTION JAN. 17th Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in THE WALL BETWEEN, Jan 18 WM. S. HART, Jan. 24th VENGEANCE AND TAK WOMAN, Feb. 7 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 caotime convenient to you FREE OF CHARGE. S. BURTON 139. GOODPARK LAND COMPANY Regent Theatre Pennsylvania Ave. at Pitcher WEEK COMMENCING MON. JAN. 7th QUALITY VAUDEVILLE AN ALL-GIRLIE SHOW HATTIE JAMES THE SUNSHINE GIRL 'A Hometown Girl Who Has Made Good RUSSELL & FOX A SISTER TEAM OF MERIT THE HIGH-BROWN TRIO THREE BROWNS WHO SING, DANCE & TALK X—BUTTERFLY PICTURES presents RUTH STONEHOUSE in "FOLLOW THE GIRL" WITH ROY STEWART AY----14th Chapter of "THE SEVEN PEARLS" Featuring Mollie King and Greighton Hale Also an Extraordinary Drama of the letter kind "THE VULTURES" An absorbing tale of an human bird of prey "THE RED ACE" Episode 5. "IN MID-AIR" See the Negro Star Noble Johnson at his best With a Big U Masterpiece and an Universal Comedy THURSEAY—(Feature day) Mary Anderson & Antonio Moreno in "BY RIGHT OF POSSESSION" A Western Drama, in which a plucky little girl wins every battle she fights, except the one with Cupid. Vitagraph Frolickers in a Roaring Comedy FRIDAY----"THE DEATH WEIGHT" 17th Episode of "THE FATAL RING" Exploiting daring Pearl White and an O'HENRY NOVEL in Two Parts Selig World Library... Burns and Stull SATURDAY----Vitagraphs Serial of the Great Out-doors, Last Adventure No. 15 of "THE FIGHTING TRAIL" "OUT OF THE FLAME" "Fable in Slang" by George Ade in 2 parts A DEAL IN BONDS, featuring George Larkin and Ollie Kirby An adventure of Grant, Police Reporter Vaudeville, afternoons 4 o'clock, evenings 7.30 and 9.30. Those coming at 10 o'clock will be enabled to see the feature picture. THOMPSON'S ORCHESTRA PLAYING ANY POPULAR NUMBER REQUESTED. STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND If Its GOOD See It At The STAR WEEK OF JAN. 7th DEAS and PARKER IN THE GOOFER DUST MAN Assisted by the Dancing Belles MISSES PIZARRO and FLEMING Real Singing, Real Dancing, Real Comedy and Real Wardrobe Monday: "The Fatal Ring" Last Episode First Episode of "HIDDEN HAND" Also Loucome Lake Comedy Tuesday: Mollie King & Creighton's Seven Pearls" No.11 Hale in Wm. S. Hart in LAST HAUL Also Lou Marks Comedy Wednesday: E. K. Lincoln or "LITTLEST REBEL" Gray Seal in A GREAT 5-REEL DRAMA ALSO A SPARKLING COMEDY Thursday: "THE LOST EXPRESS" LAST EPISODE ALSO GEO. OVEY.COMEDY Friday: O'HENRY WESTERN DRAMA Saturday: MARVELOUS MARISTE Monday and Saturday Matinee at 2 P. 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 --- If it is Quality, see it at the Dunbar Central Ave. near Monument St. MONDAY---"GALLIGHER" 3-Reel feature SUNLIGHT'S LAST RAY" A Vitagraph Screen Magazine 44 TUESDAY: WM. S. HART, "2 Gun Hicks" in "A COLD DECK" 5 reels A thrilling Western worth seeing ALSO A KEYSTONE COMEDY WEDNESDAY:"The Mystery Ship" Episode 2 "SPINDLE OF LIFE" a 5-reel Butterfly Thursday: "FATAL RING" 18th Episode FEATURING PEARL WHITE "HAVILAND HICK" A Keystone Comedy FRIDAY: "Grey Ghost" 15th Episode featuring Eddie Polo "STRIKE ONE" A Nestor Comedy "Current Events No. 28" "Musty Suffers" a Comedy SATURDAY: "THE RED ACE" 10th Episode "Th: Joy Riders" "Weekiy No. 97" Coming—"WHO IS NUMBER ONE" A Paramount Serial "Vengeance and the Woman" Wm. S. Hart in "Cold Deck" ADMISSION 5 & 10 CENTS THE NEW LINCOLN THEATRE Pennsylvania Ave. pear Greenwillow St. THE HOME OF REAL VAUDEVILLE THE MOST EXPENSIVE VAUDEVILLE BILL OF THE SEASON. EVERY ACT A STAR FEATURE. THE TWO BLACK STARS THE WORLD'S GREATEST DANCERS RUSSELL and FOX TWO CLEVER GIRLIES THE DEWEY'S PIANO FIENDS OF NOTE STOVALL and COMPANY In His Latest Comedy Sketch A SCREAM Matinee 10 Cents only. Open 2.30 to 11.30 CONTINUOUS SHOW For Sale! For Sale! ANOTHER BIG DEVELOPMENT IN ..Wilson Park.. For Sale! Open to our race. Nineteen acre, 200 lots, 6 new cottages with all conveniencies; hot water heat, electric lights; large porch fronts. The smallest lots are 25 ft x 112ft; owned by one of our Leading Business Men of Baltimore City, MR. HARRY O. WILSON. This beautiful site is located 3 squares east of the beautiful Guilford on the York Road. There is no low or marsh land on this magnificent site; it 400 feet abovs sea level overlooking Baltimore City. Five-cent carfare, 10 minutes' ride from City Hall. The prices of lots range from $300 up; Cottages from $1600 up. Take York Road Car and get off at Arlington 'Avenue and York Road; go east 3 squares and you will find the beautiful site on the left upon the hill. You may secure any of these lots, or cottages on easy terms from the following agents authorized by Mr. Harry O. PHILIP KRATI 1322 Argyle Avenue Madison 4850-W CHARLEE3 TOLSON 506 Baker Street Madison 1613-J GROSS-GRANT COMPANY 2031 Division Street Madison 4138-J GEORGE R. PARRON 1900 White Street Gilmore 2185-W CHAR. E. WILLIAMS 1429 Argyle Avenue Madison 396 -W NELSON WILLIAMS 1429 Argyl Avenue Madiso 9-W SAMUEL E. ROBINSON 1721 Baker Street Madison 3657-J G. RUSSELL WALLER, Jr. 1800 McCulloh Street Madison 2418-J ARTHUR L. JOHNSON 1415 Myrtle Avenue Madison 3664-W ALLEN & TIBBS, Real Estate Brokers 1117 N. Carey St. Madison 1856 -J 403 N. Mount J. Howard Tolson, 1057 Argyle Avenue, St. Paul 7346 Isaiah Smith, 1128 Russell Street, Phone St. Paul 7348 STOKES & DERRY 1016 Druid Pill Ave.,Cor. Oxford St.