The Afro-American

WHOLE COLORED REGIMENT CITED FOR BRAVERY Maryland's Best. The Afro-American is the oldest, largest and newsiest weekly Newspaper in Maryland. VOL. XXVI. No 49. WHOLE French Report Tells ed Troopers B Best Boche S THEIR IDENTITY NOT Were Probably Members York, Or Eighth Illinois Were Subjected T French Report Tells How Colored Troopers Beat Back Best Boche Soldiers Were Probably Members of 15th New York, Or Eighth Illinois Regiments. Were Subjected To Heavy Machine-Gun Fire WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN FRANCE, Aug. 12—One regiment of Negroes in the American army has had its baptism of fire on the fighting fields of France and acquitted itself so well that the French commander of the sector has cited the whole regiment as worthy of receiving the war cross. This regiment's repulse of the enemy attack on the early morning of June 12 (possibly at Belleau wood or Bousches) was briefly referred to in the official communique. drop forward from their gun positions. Eight Germans got so the wire in front of one of our positions and four others approached at another point. Besides these assault groups which reached our line, there were undoubtedly additional enemy forces in assaulting columns and supporting columns which were unable to enter the field. The special machine group under the command of Lieutant L. E. Shaw was in one of the most exposed centres of the fighting, being under terrific artillery fire and the fire of two German machine guns. The enemy barrage was so close that it was impossible to stand up and Lieutant A later and official report of the engagement brings out the details and gives credit to the officers and men for fine fighting qualities displayed in their initial experience under shell fire and machine gun fire. The French commander of that sector has given the regiment the finest possible commendation for the results accomplished and the splendid fighting spirit shown by the colored men. For several days preceding the attack there were evidences that the enemy was preparing to strike a blow. Every preparation had been made for meeting the move. It was 2:15 on the morning of the 12th that the order to "stand to" was given and all combat troops and the machine gun section took their fighting position. The enemy artillery now opened a violent bombardment, engaging in a box barrage five of our main groups and the special machine gun position. The lines of this box barrage are well defined on the ground, showing its outer circuit, with a considerable catering of hits inside. The shells were mostly 77s, with some 155s, gas shrapnel and high explosives. The artillery bombardment was extremely violent at the start and tapered off gradually until it stopped after thirty minutes. Meantine, under cover of the artillery, the enemy infantry began its operations, adopting the infiltrating process by which detached groups are thrust forward at a number of points instead of moving in mass formation. One group came on with two light machine guns, firing a rather intense fire into one of our positions. Another group was estimated to be about 25 or 30. At another point on our front a stationary enemy patrol took position, firing with two small machine guns. Now and then squads would Could You Answer The be built Could You Answer These Questions? By Gobert Macbeth. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 14—Baltimore boys in training at Atlanta University were given a final examination last week and all came out pretty well. Here are some of the questions: "How many tools on your bench? Name and tell the use of each." "What are you down here for?" "Who is the Governor of Georgia? Mayor of Atlanta? Baltimore?" "Name the present presidents of Hampton and Howard?" "What do you know about the Crisis magazine?" "Name the leading colored publication of Baltimore." "Give the reasons for this war." "How can you help to win this war?" "Where was the Star Spangled Banner written? Who wrote it? When? Why? etc. Rev. S. H. Proctor of First Congregational Church, presented the boys with a beautiful flag. Corporal Gobert Macbeth made a fitting response for the Baltimore lads. Rev. Proctor conducts services at the camp each Sunday and brings all of his pretty girls with him. The Reverend is some reverend. Three big gray government trucks, equipped with Liberty Motors, arrived this week. They are real war trucks the best that Uncle Sam could produce. The men of the mechanical division are masters of these trucks. They are now dissembling one, and go about it as if they were the designers themselves. Official announcement has been made of a second training detachment at Atlanta University. Barracks will drop forward from their gun positions. Eight Germans got so the wire in front of one of our positions and four others approached at another point, besides these assault groups which reached our line, there were undoubtedly additional enemy forces in assaulting columns and supporting columns which were unable to enter the field. The special machine group under the command of Lieutenant L. E. Shaw was in one of the most exposed centres of the fighting, being under terrific artillery fire and the fire of two German machine guns. The enemy burgage was so close that it was impossible to stand up and Lieutenant Shaw controlled his men and guns by rolling from one to the other. His two guns fired 5009 rounds. Under thi violent onslaught the men stuck to their posts, carried out every order without hesitation, often under galling fire, and showed a high degree of skill with their weapons and coolness and courage. Each machine gun jammed three times, was partly disassembled and cleaned under fire, continuing in action throughout the engagement. There were instances of individual bravery during the action. Private Howard Gillard, with a small rapid-fire gun, was unable to bear upon the advancing enemy groups, so he coolly and with entire disregard of danger, mounted the parapet, and while enemy bullets were firing around him fire this rapid-fire piece from the hip, first at one group and then at the other. Private Smithfield Jones and George Woods were especially mentioned for their coolness in the face of violent shelling when they dismounted the machine guns and then reassembled them and continuing firing until the close of the action. Lieutenant H. C. Grane was in command of the group which received the brunt of the enemy fire, which besides the barrage, added a heavy fire of large minenwerfers (minethrowers). There was no finching; the group always worked under perfect control, keeping all combat posts manned, the three men were knocked down by the explosion of shells. Others commended for bravery in the face of fire arc; Corporal-Frank Harden, Private H. D. Brown, Corporal Bean, Sergeant G. A. Morton and Private Sanders. Whatever may have been the object of the attack it, was successfully frustrated. No enemy party succeeded in getting within assaulting distance of any part of the line except at one point, and here they were very quickly pressed back and then driven off. be built on the outer portion of the grounds. Some few of the men now here will be detained to act as drill and hosp instructors for the new set. Foremen, and bosses in munition plants are not in it with real live agents of the Afro-American. Working only four days a week, between seven and eleven in the evening, one of our agents makes every week $40 selling Afros. This is ten dollars a day, and $2,000 a year. In addition to this he sells other papers and magazines, but the Afro-American is the best seller. In all sections of the State and city, the Afro-American is looking for live, hustling agents. This is essential war work. Many a business man got his start in life through the paper route. Boys and girls—Write or come to the office today. Your first and only chance to see it in Baltimore Friday and Saturday August 16th and 17th, 1918 PRICE 17 CTS. THE AFRO-AMERICAN, BALTIMROE, MD. - FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1918 'BOOTLEGGERS' BEAT THE LAW Thousands Engaged In The Carrying Trade Between Here and Washington SOME EARN $72 PER WEEK Yes, the very best time of all. The act of Congress establishing prohibition in the District of Columbia put out of business more than 250 saloons, and at the same time created the opportunity for two thousand "boot-leggers" to ply their trade in the Capitol City. White and colored, female and male, rich and poor utilize train, electric cars and automobiles during the day hours to get the precious "tiker" into Washington, where it is retailed during the night hours through various agencies to the thirsty individuals. W. E. & A. USUAL ROUTE. Alexandria, Va., or Annapolis, Md., would be the natural centre of the bootlegging trade with Washington, were it not for the fact that prohibition has struck them also. Baltimore is the nearest city and the saloons and wholesale houses on the edge of the city are more prosperous than ever before. Since the raising of the railroad rates between this city and Washington to $2.60 round trip, the W. B. & A. electric line, (round trip $1.62) is carrying the major portion of the intercity traffic. Every half hour during the day, two or three car trains disgorge hundreds of men and women with "yeller" suitcases and diallagated black bags, who as soon as they alight, seek the nearest saloon to load up for the trip back. Fifty-eight persons, mostly colored alighted from the W. E. & A. car reaching this city nine-thirty Monday morning. Thirty-six, staggering under bags they could barely manage, took the car leaving Baltimore for Washington at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. In many cases, the numbers observed are much larger, but those given above are the average. It is estimated that one thousand bootleggers use the electric line every day. Far from being gratified at this unusual rush of traffic, the W. E. & A. officials are mightly displeased and use every effort to make colored passengers, whether carrying whiskey or not, ride in rear coaches. Policemen stationed at car entrance in the Liberty street station aid the dispatchers and conductors in putting all colored people together. A colored passenger, who attempted to enter one of the forward cars was rudely pushed and forced into a back car. Another colored man, more belligerent, only succeeded in getting in the front coach by declaring his intention, and defying policeman and dispatcher to "lay a hand on me." A representative of the Afro-American, detailed a investigate, found the rear cars overcrowded, while the front car was comfortable and this lone colored passenger seated with the whites. $72 PER WEEK. One rather talkative hontleger, more friendly than several accosted by a representative of the Afro-American, said that he usually bought a case of 12 quart bottles of whiskey here for $24. At the usual retail price of one dollar a half pint, he earns $2 on each quart of whiskey sold. This man, so he said, makes trips on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from which he derives a gross profit of $72 a week. In order to throw the police authorities of Washington who are on the lookout for law breakers selling whiskey in the District, off the scent, he posed as a laborer in the day and sold his wares at night. His house has been raided on four occasions, but he never believed in selling in the day time, or in keeping stock in his house, so he escaped. He always found it safe, he said, to keep his "goods" concealed several squares from his home. BEATING THE SECRET SERVICE The experiences of this man are typical of the thousands of bootlegers doing business in the Capital City. Washington authorities are doing their best to prevent the sale of whiskey in the city, but can hardly succeed so long as it is possible to bring any amount of bottled goods into the city and lawful to have at most, a gallon for personal use. The failure of $100 and $500 fines to stop the trade caused municipal judges to impose the maximum sentence beginning last week, of two years imprisonment and $1000 fines on every violator of the law. Marked money is the usual method AT SPARROWS POINT BETHLEHEM STEEL CO. Spending $150,000,000 Here is the Greatest Opportunity for Colored Men who Work at this Great Plant EDGEMERE A DEVELOPMENT ON SPARROWS POINT ROAD JUST ABOVE BASEBALL GROUNDS EASY TERMS LOTS FROM $250 UP EASY TERMS Why not start now and buy a lot to erect your home. There are only 178 lots in the entire development. IF YOU STOP TO THINK a moment, it takes 3 hours a day to go and return from this plant on crowded cars, besides 30 Cents] carfare. YOU WOULD BUILD A HOME AT EDGEMERE and apply the 30 cents daily spent on carfare and work the 3 hours overtime which you lose riding to and from your work you would soon have your lot and home paid for. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18th, between 3 and 8 P. M. WATERMELON FEAST BAND CONCERT by International Jazz Invitations can be procured at Office or from Committee, at 9th and J Sta., Sparrows Point Free Auto Transportation to Edgemere For Fuller Particulars Write To EDGEMERE DEVELOPMENT 508 MUNSEY BUILDING BALTIMORE, MD. Negroes Candidates For Legislature Three Counties: Put Up Colored Republicans—One Practically Sure of Election. By J. C. GILMER. Charleston W. Va., August 112—In the state-wide primary held last Tuesday, three colored men were nominated on the Republican ticket in as many counties for member of the House of Delegates, the lower branch of the legislature. The nominees were J. V. Coleman, Kimberly, Payette county; Hary J. Capehart, Keystone; McDowell county and T. G. Nutter, Charleston, Kanwha county. Legislative candidates, in fact, members of that branch of the State government, are not novices in West Virginia, few terms having passed in the last twenty years without race representation. But at no time before have there been so many candidates, nor has Kanwha county before given a colored man a nomination though there were previous attempts. BUSINESS LEAGUE AT SEASIDE Atlantic City, August 15—The 19th annual session of the National Negro Business League will convene at Fitzgerald's Auditorium, this city, on Wednesday, August 21st and extend three days. Analysis of the subjects and speakers selected indicate not only the rapid advancement of the race, but also the efforts which the race is making to utilize its progress and accumulated experiences in helping our country in the great war. of trapping bootleggers. Down in Southwest Washington a gang of four men initiated a novel scheme to beat the law. The first man acted as the "lookout" for trade; the second was the "steerer" who led the victim to the "cashier" where he paid his dollar per half pint. The fourth man was the "bartender" and handed over the goods. In this way the man with the whiskey did not handle the marked money. HAVE SOMEBIG PATRONS. It is not only the little fish who are patrons of the whiskey sellers. Members of the House of Representatives are said to be heavy investors in the bootleggers' stock. The janitor of the House office building on one morning moved 258 empty quart bottles from the halls outside the legislator's rooms. All brands were found except "Wilson" whiskey, which showed, of course, that none of the whiskey drinkers were Democrats. PHILADELPHIA HAS MODERN MYSTERY Woman Claims To Be The Mother of Five White Children Philadelphia, August 16—What kind of a place is it that Mrs. Bessie Blackstone runs is a question the police authorities are attempting to solve. It is one of the most tangled cases on the records in years. Attention was drawn to the Blackstone home best week because of the frequent funerals. Investigation revealed that Mrs. Blackstone, who claimed herself to be the mother of five white children found in the house when it was raided, had been married to two colored men, both of whom are now dead. Authorities were unable also to find any record of the births of the white children to correspond with the dates given by Mrs. Blackstone. The children lack any general family resemblance. One of three infants found in the house has been claimed by a Mrs. Welsh. In her statement to the police, Mrs. Welsh said that in answer to a newspaper advertisement, she had made arrangements with "Miss Mills" (Mrs. Blackstone) to look after her child while she was out at work. Punctually, each week, she had gone to the house, was admitted only so far as the parlor and shown her infant, always clean and healthy. She had never gone to the upper floors, never seen a colored woman there and knew no other infants were in the house. An additional twist was given to the puzzle by finding 35 insurance policies taken off in the names of the children and naming Bessfe Blackstone as beneficiary. Several white and colored adult inmates of the house were grilled by the police and told a different story every time. The coroner has ordered the back yard dug up in the hope of solving the mystery. Almanacs by Banneker and Commission to Toussaint L'Ouverture Attract Throngs. New York, August 10—Under the direction of the Negro Liberty Association there was opened at the Carlton Avenue Branch of the Y. M. C. A. an exhibition representing the Negro's achievement in the fine arts and literature. Paintings, engravings, carvings and other art work of colored folk made a novel show. One of the interesting exhibits was loaned by the Antiquarian Society, of Worcester, Mass. It includes four almanacs by Benjamin Banneker, dated 1792, 1794 and 1796, and deal with the emotions of the sun and moon, the time, places and aspects of the planets, the rising and setting of the sun, and something of the moon, and the lunations, conjunctions and eclipses." Three engravings by Patrick Reason, a colored man, made in 1835 are considered by experts to be a fine example of hand engraving. An interesting exhibit is the medalation given by the late Abdul Hamid Sultan of Turkey, to Dr. Blyden, the African scholar, in recognition of his researches in the interest of Mohammedanism, while the book containing the narrative of the life and adventures of Henry Bibb, an American slave, written by himself and published in 1849, is worthy of attention, as proof that even curing slavery times Negroes entertained and encouraged a love of education which slavery could not eradicate. Among the rare documents of interest to the race shown in the exhibition is the original commission as general-in-chief, given Toussaint L'ouverture over the army in San Domingo. Gen L'Ouverture is known as the librator of Haiti. The exhibition will last ten days. San Antonio, Texas, August 12—The San Antonio Express offers $100,000 to supress lynching. It offers $500 for the indictment of any person connected with the lynching of a white man and $1,000 for any person connected with the lynching of a Negro. FIRST: IN NEWS IN CIRCULATION IN ADVERTIZING PRICE 5 CENTS RAVERY 75 PER CENT ARE ILLITERATE Camp Meade Soldiers Need Common School Training WHITE RIOTER SENTENCED Gets Three Years For Precipitation Ing Recent Race Riots. 10,000 To Sing Camp Meade Md., August 13th Since the departure of the 368th Tantry a larger number of illiterates appear to be coming here. Out of 500 men assembled at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium, 75 per cent signified their inability to read and write. Months thousands of soldiers pay the payout with an "x" or a cross. Dally thousands of men stare at the printed book like the cow stares at clover on the other side of a barbed wire fence. "This alarming condition aroused the Y. M. C. A. to send out Mr. Charlie H. Wesley, instructor in Howard University in Washington, with his large experience and special training to establish classes and instruct illiterates. In each company classes are being formed with "non coms" in charge of teachers. Well advanced privates are sometimes selected also. One captain sent his whole company of 30 men to school. In contrast another only sent five. Many of the draftees take to school work readily. Some are discouraged. One was heard to say: "Why hours learn to write. I have no one to write to? Why should I learn to read, never expect to be anything." Another, with a laugh, says to friend, "Say, boy, I'll never learn, write this stuff in nine years." With all their fun, and theirization of the difflercies in the learning, they are apt pupils, and are seen in their of hours serious names or writing letters in more less crude fashion. If the War Department could awakened from its lethargy in regard to illiteracy, greater results could accomplished. Its cooperation in Continued on Page Four. $150,000,000 TT a iad borne. SSeS ga) SAR A Pe Phone | V7] 49 fois . © [aes fore DEN ALL NIGHT sates ( i/hat’s Doing in Baltimore. | RORERT T. PARHAM ARRIED UNION SOLDIER Pris, charles Lawson, who. was puried-from Macedonia’ Chureh last fivesk: ‘met her husband as a Union Jécidier quartered ‘on: old Federal Hill F'shie-aidea her husband when he sold Goat’ oll on the street, afterwards Fwhenhe- preached on the back lots, Swhere.later he founded the Macedonia Bapllst Church. Revs, Mack, Alex Sander and Callis conducted the funer- ‘al 'éeremonies, ee = 2 MR, CARPENTER BURIED S who ‘died from pneumonia: at Provi- aént Hospital on Wednesday of last peck, as held at his late hor 1719 EBakér-street, last Saturday afternoon. ’Rev. Alfred Young, an uncle of the ‘deceased officiated at the, funeral, 'NOT TO SLOP FXCCRSIONS Inquiry of Mr, Lynn R. Meekins, jseoretary of the Counell of National “Defense on the question: of stopping jee os: because employees of can- Phing factories laid off from work, In order to go down the bay, brought forth the following siatement: “Su"Phere ia no disposition or inten- ion on the part of the Committee to make any discrimination between ored excursions. and. white excur- fons. The prorbabillty Is that roth- i will be done 10 slop excursions.” Biche suggestion of the Atro-Ameri- ean. that the manufacturers reason with thelr, workmen was sud to be in Hine: with the policy of the Council. ae AUTO CARNIVATS. “Auto rides'at First Baptist, St. Luke Waters churches were largely at- fied ding the week and proved waneial sitceoss. as SENT TO MAINE. ofessor ‘Thomas Turner, of the ariment of Bioloky of Howard versity, Washington, has been sont the: government experiment sta in Maine for six weoks lo. carry periments with the ides of Im- ng. tho ‘comnion white potato of, Turner. was formerly a teach- In the local high school, ‘SUNDAY SCHOOL AT PARK Sunday School outing of the Ys Church held at Druid JUL Grove No. 4. lust Wednesday, fan enjoyable affair. The offleers ‘Nencher served all the children Patrons with iee.eream and cake I returned Home Jubilunt, ah SB MOME IN NEED reported in one of the’ city fs this woels that Jf Atrx. Mary Pray didnot purenase food out eFsonal funds, at vimes there fa be riothing to eat 1m the home hie aged on Aisquith siveet, One this week there were upward: of y inmates in the home and $2.50 ds to. feed them. EMOREANS AY BLUE RIDGE ji Chapel ut blue Ride Sums :y Rev. John Barnum of Ha- fn; pastor, has selected tho fol- Biiltimoreans as trustees: Isaac chairman; Wm, Hawkins, Win. John Wright, of Washington ‘other member. The Ladies the chapel have established a knitting braneh for the sol- st Sunday the congregation fiverai collection to wounded at France located at Walter lospital,, Washington, ‘SYGROUGND PICNIC. fayground work, of which Mrs Greon Js divector, holds sts fenic at the park Wednesday, sth, or the next duy in case ‘Phe program is: Team tory-telling, 9 to 12 a.m. to 2; kite flying, 2 to 8; s0- Jes, to 4; folk dance tour- Mo 5. Big folks are urgent- to come and bring the ehil- LX 2,000 "FO GO. loved men will be sent from to Cump Dix, Wrightstown, xt week. Vatious district Jards are now busy making tions. The 17th Ward will fe. largest. contingent—170 b./SE, JOHN CELEBRATE ighte of St. John of St. Bar- jolic Church recently’ cele- ir Arst anniversary with a ven at'the home of C.K. 560 Wilson streot, James a. he president. LDIER DIVORCED. ‘ut Bugene” Blike, stationed f Melienry, but whose home Is 85. Whatooat street, was granted pbsolute. divorce in. the. Civeult Saf Baltimore City, from his ¥iinie Fluke, on the ground of doniient. A final decree in the qwas\sisned “on. august 8. Ser- Blake’ Is expecting to embark vei There” within the fext few He .wits:represonted in his éase ‘yer Roy's. Bond. CARD OF THANKS, fis Wank the ‘many, triends iijeds husband,” Winfred ror expressions ot sympa- eath'and: for numerous me! floral: designs. epcesia BESoks Carpenter, PERSONALS sister-in-law at, Farmville, bh two weeks. Mrs, Chalmetta B. Banks and son, 527 Somerset street, is visiting friends at Farmville, Va, and her brother. Robert Green, for four weeks. Mrs. Mary Queen of Boston Is in our ‘cliy for a few weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. ‘Tighman Dyer. Mr, and Mrs. Harry 8, Boone have pought the three-story dwelling at 325 N. Schroeder strect. Mrs, Addie Fowler and Mr. and Mre. Charles Shipley have motored down to Atlantic City for a weeks Mt. Caroline Mitchell, of Now York is visiting hor daughter and son-in- law at 2213 Druld HsM avenue, Madam B. J. Nu proprictor of the Fast Baltimore Hairdressing Parlor 1403 Meklderry street, has gone to send her vacation in. Atlanti¢! City and New York. .There will be no Jn- terruption to her business. ‘Mrs. Florence Douglas of $10 Vine street, is spending two weeks in Fred- erielisburg, Va., as the guest of Mrs Fannie Baylor, 232 C street. Mrs, Rachel Jel, Monument St. neat Bond has gone to Cambridge for w few days, Mrs Louvenit Woingwst, of Me- lderry street, has ben quit iM sinee last Wednesday. ‘Mes, Crawley, 1508 1, Madison St who has been quite i $s out again. afe. Games Addison, who was sine moned to the city by the death of his mother, Mrs. Amanda Addison, has returned to Jacksonville, Fa, Miss Mary Allen, of 436 N. Fre- mont avenue, has returned from a visit 0 Pocomoke City and Atlantic city. Mr. and Mrs, Claybrook Carter, af ter pending their honeymoon here have returned to Lynhans, Vit. Golden Link Lodge of Knights of Pythias gave i enjoyable outing at Greenwood Blectric Park on Mon- day night, Ay, John IL. Murphy fs spending a fw days at Sen Isle, N. Ja, after which he will-attend the sessions of the Na- tional Negro Lusiness League at At- lantic. City, . Mr. and Mrs, Samui ‘Taeker, for- merly’ of this city, now of Springfield, Mass, have recenty! pitrehased the heautiful propertyitt 1215 Myrtle Ave. Mrs. Mawtie Quicktey has loft for a montizs stay with relatives and friends in Itichmond, Norfolle and Poters-- hurg, Va. Miss ituth HB Todgers was quietly iniciied to Mr: Robert Williams — on Wednesday, July 33, 1938 at _8:30 d'eloclk. Following the ceremony A re- ception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, 526 Gold street Me. and Mrs. Edgar Manns of 1505 N. Mount street, are rejoicing over 4 duughter weighing eight pounds, born August 30 at 4:20 a.m, Mother and baby are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs, Bantum of 425 J:den strect Jett the eity Thursday to spend a few days in Easton visiting xela- lives and friends. Miss Istbel Snowden of 3434 Ar- gyle avenue Is spending the summer at Pico Beach, Matiapoisett, Mass. ‘he Washington Smart Set, Bown's Grove, Purviance's Twilight, August 7th." Rochester, Mrs. Barton A. Morman, formerly Miss Flornee C. Corbin, of 345 West Preston street, left on Kriday for At- lanta, Ga., where she will spend the reminder of the summer and carly fall with her husband, Sergeant Bar- ton. Morman. Mra, Laura Brown of 924 N. Tov. ard, stvect is visiting relatives and friends in Calvert County, Md. Rey. Charles B. Stewart has return- ed to the city and wit continue on Sunday morning his series of sermons on the Twelve Tribes. Mrs. Mildred Murray, of Calvert county, is spending her vacation with her son and datighter-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. John Brooks, 1532 Brevurd St Me. James Washington, of the Haw- atian Islands, is spending a. few days with his sister.Miss Eaith Washington of 442 W. Biddle street. Miss Kate ‘Thompson, 9f Norfolk. Vi, is spending: few weeks in Bal- timore visiting relatives :tnd friends. Ars. Frances Brown, of West Ttiver did.. is spending a few weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. Florence Coies of 1637 Mount street. Miss Ciéély Sanderss of Lincoln, 34¢., is spending the summer with her’ sis- ter, Mrs. Louise Jones of 1449 ‘North Mount street. ' Ars. Alice Jolinson, of R.chmond, fs the guest of her sister, Mrs. Alice Johnson of Mount street. Mrs. Lottie Thompson: and children of 1704 Presstman: street are spending ere} OPEN ALL’ NIGHT” °° Sextet ROBERT L. PARHAM : Funeral Director and Embalmer 1 ——PRIVATE AMBULANCE——\~. Office and Residence ‘Assistant ls W. HAMBURG STREET ROBERT M; JOLLEY Mr. John Coxe of'422 Robert’ St. is speiding’ @ short yaeation’ with friends at Atlantic City. : Mrs. Mamie EB." Hill, 1817 Druid Hin avenue, left Friday for Peters- burg, Va. ae f Mrs. Marie Brooks ,of 1213 "¥in- chester street, has returned from a trip: to Calvert County, Xa. Miss Bling Matthews of 1233 Myrtle lavenue is spending the summer with friends at West Kiver,, 4d. Prof. Charles A. Lawson, head of the pablie schools at Sumpter, S. C. ig visiting relatives and friends In the city. Ales, Alverta Barnes, a former Balti- morean is spending a few days .in Baltimore visiting relatices. ‘Miss Margaret Tall and Mr. Jobn Hall of 1927 White street are visic- ing their. grandparents at Atlantic City, bd Miss Eenzenia Wilson, who Js spend ing the summer at ‘The Hermitase, hear Centreville, Md., has received letter from Sergeant Purnell Barnes of the 38ist Field Artillery, now some where in France. Sergeant Yarnes! letter is of w private chameter, but he tellis many interesting things’ of live “over there". He wishes to be re- membered to his snany relatives and friends, Tt Is rumored that Miss Wil son has captured the heart of Ser- geant Barnes cand they expect to be married as soon as he returns from overseas. Mrs, Upton Koberts of 1619 Divi- sion street is spending the summer in Keokuk, Towa, with her brother. W, W. Gross, a former Bultimorean, airs. V. 8. Prather, of Montreal Canada, enroute to Washington, stop- ped over in this eity to visit her husband, Dr. John W. Urather. She was accompanied by her daughter, who is cunnceted with the Training Hosplial at Kingston, Ontario. For the past two weeks, Mrs. Eliza Erown has been the guest of her @aughter, Mrs, Bertin Williams, and her cousin, Mrs. Jennie White, both of, Mount: street. ‘MrsiMlary Allen, grand sister of the 1G. 3.0. B. & S, 8. & D. of Job. has returned t0 her home 426 N. ‘Fre- mont avenue, after visiting friends at Focomoke City, Md. Mr. and Mrs, Eagar Stewart, of 2814 Simpson street eft Thursday for f three week stay’ with relatives and friends in Itichmond. Mr. 4. Anderson Jones hus veturn- ed from a few days visit to Athintc City. Mrs, Henrietta. Anderson, of New York, was the guest of Mis A. G. Mitehell at her home ox Mosher St during: this week. © Mr. Jahre Maekett ind her te daughters are visiting nee mother-h- law, Mrs. Ariel Hackett, and sisters inetaw, Mrs, Mane Robinson, Nas Sedonia Davis and Mrs. Ariel Will iams, 180 N. Maryland avenue, Athin Ue City, N. J. Mr, Jahue Tackett will visit his mother-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Chapinan, and aunt, Mrs, Hose Carne; of Have de Grace, Sunday. Mr. Joe Chapman spent the week end in Autuntic City. Sermon to Mary Magdalene Court of Calauthe ._ AT WATERS A. M. BE, CHURCH Sunday Evening, August 18th, 1918 At 7.30 o’clock In the interest of their Rally All Sir Knights and Calanthe are cardially invited. Rev. Baker, and Congrega- 7 tion will be present Lillie Robinson, W. Counselor. Charles Giles, Captatn Georgiana Alien, W. R.-of D, Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor THE YOUNG MEN'S. PLEASURE CLUB 1 ( im ANNUAL TOURNAMENT and DANCE Wednesday, August 21st, 1918 2 AT TOWSON, MD., at 8 P. M. Admission, Adults 25¢. Children 15¢. War Tax 5¢ Refreshments and Meals on Sale Music by Towson Band B, WESLEY DAVAGE, Secretary Pee eas A RAINBOW QUEENS RALLY Will be given by the | RAINBOW CIRCLE, inthe interest of the $5000 Rally. Society Section No. 1 _ At Waters A. M. E. Church Aisquith Street, near Jefferson THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29th, 18 Mrs. L. Stta Wilson, Capt. Mrs. Margaret Purviance. Directress Miss Marie Keene, Pees, . Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor -* No Postponement on Account of the Weather: | The Rosalind Sewing Circle No. 1 ——Will Give A Big Excursion TO—— ea Grove Sunday, August 25th, 1918 Mrs. Annie Jolley, Pres Mary Palmer and Lillie Lane, Secretaries » Don’t Miss [t! Everybody Welcome. Fare, Round ‘Trip, 25c. Oe ee ee ee Stop! Look! ~ Listen! | j Sermon by Rev. Aquilla Brooks To the Stevedores of Local No. 808 AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Caroline and McElderry Sts. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1918, 8 P.M. All other Long Shoremen and Stevedorcs are cordially invited to ‘attend. Please meet in the Lecture Room at 7.30 W.F. Dunaway and other Officers‘wll be present, MORRIS MYERS, Church Clerk REV. P. C. NEAL, Pastor Liberty Bell It's Time To Ring Again! Palm Beach Pleasure Social \o. 1 OND ANNUAL MOONLIGHT ON STEAMER STARLIGHT Brown’s Grove, ,Friday, August 23rd,°18 ‘All Fraternal Orders, Socials, Auxiliaries are invited (0 ‘enjoy an evening of pleasure) Boat leaves foot of Broadway 8.30 p. m. Lunch and Refreshments ‘Music will be furnished by The Southern Star Band, Prof. Fred Pinder, Leader FARE, ROUND TRIP, 2% CENTS —COMMITTEE——- Laura J. Roberts, Chair. Florence Brooks, Sec, , 1, es 5 os > fees BFF oe ae . Se gee Se Lo eae | ee oe ois ee . : eae Sg cs ats To be prudent | deem it too warm to fist uc Boe te 62824 | worry you with a_wordy and tedious ap lh 3 | advertisement. 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Green was presented a purse of $10,45.55 delivered an address thanking the members and said he would spend a pleasant vacation. Collection was served by a committee of tellies headed by Mrs. Sarah Stenson, Mrs. Lizzie Jones and Miss Joseph Jeffries. PASTOR REKLIMBERED. Rev. B. H. Knight was tendered a reception by the members of Gillis M. P. Church. Addresses were delivered by a number of local pastors. The tasteful decorations and excellent music were features of the occasion. The pastor was the recipient of a well filled purse from the members of his congregation. Mrs. Minnie Fouher was the chairlady. REV. DIGGS, GETS PURSE. The leadership of the Penny the organizatios and members of Baptist Church gave the Rev. J. R. L. Diggs, and wife, son purse of $127.00. Rev. and Diggs will join their children for Forestville home and then trip North, visiting friends. IN FASTOR AND WIEE members and friends of Pere re Baptist Church tendered Dr. F. R. Williams, and beautiful reception last Taurus sett. A purse of $100 was given fastor. Mrs. Beulah Johnson make presentation. Mrs. Williams given a purse of $35. Mr. Addi 兰ans making the presentation. Susie Harrison was chairman of fair, and John F. Jones, secre IT CAREY BAPTIST OREIGN MISSION CONVENTION 2nd Annual Meeting AT Rocky Mount, N. C. Opening Session August 28th, 10 A. M. at First Baptist Church Rev. M. A. Talley, D. D., Pastor. R. S. Brown, D.D., will preside RAILROAD SERVICE Montic Coast Line leaves Union on. Charles Street, Baltimore at M. and Washington, D. C. at atm. NO REDUCED FARE. Megalates' will add to their comfort writing to Dr. Tally. Major R. R. Moton, president of George Institute and other speakers national reputation will address the mention. 0,000 needed to support employed dominies in Africa and Haiti. Send ring the money. M. ALEXANDER, Corresponding Secretary Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md. MEMORIAM GULLEY—In sad but loving re-缠ance of our dear mother Rea G. Culley, who departed this ten years ago August 15, 1908, we forget? No, my heart there lies secret place where hid from mortal eyes its strong and true a love that never dies, can forget. feelful be thy rest dear mother sweet to breathe thy name life we loved you dearly death we do the same. golden gates were opened gentle voice said "Come" with farewell unspoken our calmly entered home. loving sons and daughter. Wil. Culley, Clen and Martha R. Sims, Boston, Mass. BROWN—In sad but loving re-缠ance of our dear mother, An-Josephine Brown, who departed life three years ago August 16, has crossed the shining river has gained that radiant shore are no nars with grief can quiver all misusing scenes are o'er. the daughter, Mary L. Brown are is who still will linger the spot where you are laid will come and scatter flowers the grave that Christ has made her daughter, Emma C. Jones. her you don't know how I miss you you more than words can tell my hour and day that passes gms me nearer with you to dwell. her daughter Annie M. Brown. will soon pass on to meet her make whole the broken band her just across the river, he happy golden land. BURTON—In sad but loving reburance of my dear husband, fath-grandfather and brother, Levi L. Lion, who departed this life two years ago, August 18th, 1916. I sad years with all its changes to death strangely bade us part, dear husband and father all the changes not take you from our hearts. We cannot forget you dear husband and father. Though long may seem two years and often in the lonely hours. We wipe away our tears. ROBERTS—In memory of Alexander Roberts, who departed this life in the full triumph of faith five years ago, August 14th, 1913. By his sister, Cinderella Larkins. Owing to the congestion of the mails, it is only possible to get the papers to our agents by mailing them at an earlier hour than usual. We must therefore request advertisers and Father, we who linger, only, know How much was lost two years ago But why repine—a few more years A few more broken sighs and tears. By his sons John and Jeremiah. My heart in deep sorrow returns to this day As memory recalls how death bore you away And left us in tears, in grief and woe When we stood by your bedside two years ago. By his daughter, Lucy Eowen, and granddaughter, Elanch E. Jackson. SOLEYS—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son Dr. James S. Soyles, who departed this life one year ago today, August 17, 1917. Dear is the grave where my dear son is laid. Sweet is the memory which never shall fade. shall take Roses may wither, leaves fade and die Others may forget you, but never shall I. By his loving mother, brother and grandmother. COATES—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear father, Robert who departed this life 17 years ago, August 16th. I do not know the pain you bore I did not see you die But only knew you slept away Without bidding us good-bye. I often sit and think of you When I am all alone For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own By his loving wife and children, Martha, Margaret and Emma Coates. MAGRUDER—Sacred to the memory of our beloved wife and mother, Rebecca A. Magruder, who departed this life two years ago, August 16, 1816. We miss thy kind and willing hand Thy fond and earnest care Our home is sad without thee We miss thee everywhere. In the home of fadeless beauty She is now a shining star Dwelling in the holy city With the Golden gate ajar Called from this world for peaceful rest Called by God who always knows best Dear to our memory you will remain Until in heaven we meet again. Husband and Children. Aquasco, Md. BURK BURKETT'S What We Do For You (1) Sell your property in any section of the city. (2) Sell your property cheaper than anybody else. (4) Sell your property in other States. (5) Get you a larger loan than you have. (6) Give you your choice of a number of houses. (7) Exchange the property you now own for better property. (8) Make your expenses lighter. (9) Pay off your mortgage. (10) Rent your property to best advantage. (12) Let you have your rent money promptly. (13) Insure your property or your furniture. (14) Represent you at Auction Sales. (15) Create a Ground Rent for you. (16) Do your repairs cheaper than you can. (17) Build you a home on your vacant lot. (18) Act as your Executor, Administrator or Guardian. (19) Arrange your property in case of death. (20) Show you how to make money by investing. 514 ST. I C. & P. 9 A, M. BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN. R Blemishes. Have Soft, Fair, Bright Sk NER. 25c a jar. BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN. Remove Freckles. Ton. Bumps Pimples Blemishes. Have Soft, Fair, Bright Skin by using RESTORIN SKIN WHITE NER. 25c a jar. Restorin TRADE MARK 4 REASONS WHY You should use RESTORIN H 1. 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AGENTS WANTED ROBERTS—In memory of Alexander Roberts, who departed this life in the full triumph of faith five years ago, August 14th, 1913. By his sister, Cinderella Larkins. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Board, Master Conley Willis, left last Friday to visit their parents in Ware Neck, Gloucester Co., Va. They will return in September. JONES—In loving remembrance of our little daughter, Julia Edmona Jones, aged one year, 11 months and 24 days, who departed this life two years ago, August th. d woe two n. and s. son. There's a sacred grave that is dear to me. Though over it no willow weeps for underneath this grassy mound My darling daughter sleeps. Sleep on my loved one and take thy rest We loved thee well but God loved thee best; Death often enters, for it is God's will But it left a vacant place which never can be filled. Dear is the grave where thy body lay Sweet is the memory which never shall sweet Roses may wither, leaves fade and die Others may forget thee, but never will L. By sir devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Jones, 1104 W. Lexington/street. ag, bore HARBAUCH—In loving remembrance of my wife and mother, Margaret S. Harbaugh, who departed this life 18 years ago, August 19, 1905. Each hour has come to us anew With bitter sense of loss O God in mercy pity us, And help us bear the cross. But our God shall guide us Thru this world of grief and pain Until we meet again in heaven Never, dear to part again. By her husband and daughter, Violetta. JOHNSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Jane Johnson, who departed this life 23 years ago, August 9th. The golden gates were opened And a gentle voice said "Come" Then I was left heartbroken For God called my mother home to rest. By her daughters, Mina Brewer Annie Manne and granddaughter, Mary Cassell. HOWARD—In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mary Ellen Howacefulard, who departed this life three years years ago today, August 14, 1915. I best I do not know the pain you bore remain I did not see you die; in. But only know you slipped away from. Without bidding me good-bye. By her devoted son, Wm. Leggins. T. PAUL ST. &P. PHONE 5 P. M. N. Remove Freckles. Tan. Bumps Pimples. Light Skin by using RESTORIN SKIN WHITE 4 REASONS WHY IN Hair Grower & Dry Shampoo composed of the BEST Ingredients & HAIR trouble. Guaranteed non- DRY, LIFELESS, BRITTLE. Hair be- b, BEAUTIFUL and STRAIGHT with comb. STORE your SCALP and HAIR to OR. 5 and DANDRUFF are en- ir USE. 5 AND 25 CENTS. GUARANTEE at your Druggist, Hair id by RESTORIN DRUG Co. NT ST., BALTIMORE, MD. Dair, Don't Use Dyes; These Are 5 P. M. Owing to the congestion of the mails, it is only possible to get the papers to our agents by mailing them at an earlier hour than usual. We must therefore request advertisers and agents to have matter at this office by Wednesday morning. We cannot insure the publication of reading matter coming in later than noon on Wednesday. ```markdown ``` Lincoln University, Penna. Offers full courses in Arts, Sciences and Theology. The Students' Army Training Corps provides opportunity for probable completion of College course, and at the same time for preparation to meet the needs of the Army for highly trained men as officers. TWO-IN-ONE By Makers Picnic and Beneath Grace A. M, E. Church, Catonsville, BURKSDAY, AUGUST 22nd, WOOD ELECTRIC PARK, II A. M. Plenty of Music. Two Bands SHERN'STAR AND INTERNATIONAL Direction of Wise and Woodland 22c War Tax 3c Colored Men Attention The Bethlehem Steel At Sparrows Point, Me SLLING YOU FOR YOUR COUNTRY SERVICE Others are Proving Themselves Heroes You Can Be Heroes "Over-Here" by Produce Essentials To Supply Their Needs DID THESE FACTS AND THEN DESTROY THE BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY Provides steady employment the year round good wages. May promptly and often: Provides excellent quarters and meals at low cost. Is located convenient to Baltimore. Has frequent train service on both Stead Electric Roads. You will find friends here from every Southern here are excellent churches and schools here as well as comfortable club rooms, showers over these reasons for working here and "Come At Honest. Earnest, Able Bodied Men are, Turned Down Colored Men Attention! The Bethlehem Steel Co. At Sparrows Point, Md. IS CALLING YOU FOR YOUR COUNTRY'S SERVICE Your Brothers are Proving Thermselves Heroes "OverThere"; You Can Be Heroes "Over-Here" by Helping To Produce Essentials To Supply Their Needs. READ THESE FACTS AND THEN DECIDE. 6 You will find friends here from every Southern State. 7 There are excellent churches and schools here, as well as comfortable club rooms, shower baths. Think over these reasons for working here and "Come At Once." No Honest. Earnest, Able Bodied Men are Turned Down Here. 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Cases For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARE FENNELL'S BUSY CORNER DRUID HILL AT BID FE SATISFACTO SIGHT SERVICE Glass Wearers and Those Who Ship Them--SAFE and SATISFACTO SERVICE Means Everything Us With All Confidence—And Depend Up Will Have No Cause for Complaint. Water to the Eye, and Its Needs Exclude —if needed—cost $1.00 or more depending selected and character of lenses. GLASSES UP FROM ONE DO BIG UNION CAMP MEETING In the Beautiful Grove at HULLVILLE, MD. SHARP ST. M.E. CH., Hullville, Md., & THE PEOPLES CH., Balto. Md. SUNDAYS, AUGUST 11, 18, & 25, 1918 Preaching 11 A.M., 3 30 and 7 30 P. M. Prayer Meeting: Afternoon and Night ADMISSION FREE. Directions: Westport Car to Farmers Rest; walk to the right to The Grove. REVS. I. M. BARNES and C. E. BROWN, Pastors We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price. We Are Agents For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER k Never Fails. Per Box 50c. Walker's Shampoo 50c. Glossine 35c We Are Agents For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS FENNELL'S THE BUSY CORNER DRUID HILL AVE. AT BIDDLE ST SAFE SATISFACTORY ..SIGHT SERVICE... To Eyeglass Wearers and Those Who Should Be Wearing Them--SAFE and SATISFACTORY SERVICE Means Everything Come to Us With All Confidence—And Depend Upon It You Will Have No Cause for Complaint. We Cater to the Eye and Its Needs Exclusively Glasses—if needed—cost $1.00 or more depending on mounting selected and character of lenses advised. GOOD GLASSES UP FROM ONE DOLLAR ESTABLISHED 1905 MUEL BERMA petrist SUCCESSOR Cut-Rate Optical Company N Eutaw Street A. Few Doors Above, Saratoga Street Years Experience in Baltimore at You A. Few Doors Above, Saratoga Street Twelve Years Experience in Baltimore at Your Service 10 a. m., Bible Class, Mary H. Smith, teacher. 11 a. m., The Twelve Tribes continued by the Pastor. 2.50 p. m., Sunday School, Chas. To lson, Sept. $ p. m., Special Illustrated pictures. SPECIAL SERVICES MORNING AND EVENING. 2.30 p. 8 p. m. Preaching by Pastor, subject "The Burden of Life" On last Thursday evening, the Ribbon o'Drill given by the Jr. Mite Missionary Society was quite a success in every way led by Mrs. Ellen Goodwin Mr. Samuel Hutchinson, Press. A.C.E.L. THE CHURCH BEENEZER A. W. Montgomery S. Chas. E. St. 10 a. m., Bible Class, Mary H. Smith. 11 a. m., The Twelve Tribes contine 2.50 p. m., Sunday School, Chas. To 8 p. m., Special Illustrated pictures. SPECIAL SERVICES MORNING A. ST. JOHN'S A. Lexington Rev. M. H. Daw. 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. S. H. C. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Preaching by Pastor, subject On last Thursday evening, the Rib- sionary Society was quite a success in ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. E. Hodges, Pastor Pursonage 1830 E. Eager street. 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor. Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 to 6 p. m., Vesper Service. CENTENNIAL M.-E. CHURCH Caroline and Bank Streets Rev. Julius Carroll, Pastor, B. D. 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor, followed by the reception of the Class of Preparatory Members into church. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School, 5 p. m., Open air service in Dallas street. 8 p. m., Pastor. Every pastor is requested to be Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. A matter of grave importance to be presented by the pastor to the membership and congregation. You cannot afford to miss this. Carnival Wednesday and Thursday evenings for benefit of the Epworth League. AMES MEMORIAL M.E. CHURCH Carey and M.E. streets The carey to go in the summer is the church. The coolest church in Baltimore is Ames. Conne and see. A warm hearted people. Rev. Albert J. Mitchell, Pastor 6:30 a.m. m. Class, m. lector. 5:30 a.m. Sunday School, 1 a.m. Sermon, 8 a.m. Sermon. Music by the rotherhood. Choir during the month of August. 7th DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Druld Hill Ave. and Robert St. Elder M. S. Strachan, Pastor. Sunday School (Sunday) Services. Subhath School 10 a.m. Preaching 11:30 a.m. Young People, 4 P.M. Special Open Air Lectures, every night in the big quart on Division St. Lanuve. Orchestra and choir assist the congregation in singing. All are welcome. Comfortable seats and electric lights. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Louis Opher. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3:30 Rev. H. J. Hughes will preach to the Original Arrow Pleasure Club, Jennie Brown. Chair. Prayer meeting every Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Class Meeting on Wednesday at 8 p. m. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Dr. C. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m., Rev. Aquila Brooks. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Rev. John H. Smith. GALLILEE C. M. E. CHURCH Cor. N. Mount and Baker streets Rev. L. W. Gowdy, Pastor Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday School at 2:30 p. m., Class Meeting every Tuesday night at 8:30 o'clock. Prayer Meeting Monday night and Friday night at 8:30 o'clock. All cordially invited. C-W. Titus, secretary WAYMAN MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Carroll Street near Carey. Rev. J. R. Nelson, Pator. Men's Day Rally. Preaching all day by, Strangers at 11:30 a. m., 3:30 and 8 p. m., 2:30 p. m., Sunday School, Asbury Johnson superintendent 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday *school*. 8:30 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. Prayer Meeting every Friday night Class Meeting every Thursday night. Mrs. Rosa Irving, Church Clerk. Rev. C. H. Brown, Pastor 9 a. Classroom, a. M. Sermon by the Pastor, 2. p. m. Sunday School, 3:30 and 8 p. m., we worship at the camp ground at Hulls- leigh, where our car on Park Av. to Farmers' Red Barn you within a short walk of groves. Clifford Perry, Church Clerk. Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Class Meeting. Friday night, Prayer Meeting. All are welcome. TRINITY M. P. CHURCH Seminary Ave. W., of Penna. H. R. Lutherville, Md. Rev. Dr. Thompson, Pastor. 10:45 a. m., Lovefeast conducted by Rev. Thomas Scott. 11:15 Sermon. 3 p. m., subject "The Sea of Glass-mingled with fire." Service cut doors under 'the tent every night except Saturday. A welcome to all. The General Committee of the Y. W. C. A. denies that colored hostess houses are not conducted as well as whites, but admits there is a shortage of trained colored workers. A hostess house is very badly needed at Camp Meade. Miss Amanda McDowell Clash, who has been the guest of Miss June Carroll, of Lutherville, Md., after a delightful stay of two weeks has returned home. 11 a. m., Sermon by Dr. Brooks "Kissing His Beloved to Sleep" 3:30 p. m., Sunday 3:30 p. m., Sunday Platform Meeting under the auspices of the W. M. M. S. 8 p. m., Sermon by Dr. Brooks "What do you want in Hell?" M. M. E. CHURCH St. near Charles Stewart, Pastor Wh, teacher. Annued by the Pastor. No Ison, Supt. AND EVENING. M. M. E. CHURCH St. near Pine Avis, B. D., Pastor C ooper, Presiding Elder. Mr. J. W. Woodhous, Supt. "The Blenen of Life" bon bob ODill given by the Jr. Mite Miss- en every way led by Mrs. Ellen Goodwin Mr. Samuel Hutchinson, Pres. A.C.E.L. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. Harold Steppeu, D.D., Pastor Lexington and Carroll 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D. Persidis Elyder of the Hogestown District 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. 3:30 p. m. Sermon. Sister Mary Harris, Governor Alaska, with her counties Wm. Butler, Pres. Allen League, Won. Butler, Pres. Allen League, Won. Butler, Pres. Allen League, Waters A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor for Rally.. Mrs. Davis, Captain, subject, "The New Heavens and New Earth." 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 3:30 p. m. Sermon to Sister Giles' Company, Quarterly Meeting. 8 p. m., sermon by Rev. S. H. Cooper, presiding elder. Rev. W. H. Baker, choir and congregation will be present. For the rally Mr. J. F. Waters, Supt. Miss Mamie Woodhouse, Pres. Mr. J. W. Woodhouse, Sec. CALDWELL A. M. E. ZION CHUCH Spring St. above Lavalv W. N. Edwarcs, D. D., Pastor 4' Virginia Ave., Towson, Md. Rev. E. C. Greene, assistant pastor 11 a. m. Sermon, by the pastor. 2.30 m. Sermon, Mrs. Mary J. Williams. 8 p. m. Special sermon by the assistant pastor. Rev. E. C. Green Everybody is welcome to this home like church. B. H. Knight, Pastor 10 a. m., Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by Stranger, 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by Stranger. SHILOH A. M. E. CHURCH 23rd and Simpson Streets 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., A special sermon by the pastor. Washington, Amherst. 21, Rev. A Wednesday, August, I, Rev. A Brooks will preach a special sermon. Rev Henry, Thomas, Pastor Bro, Max Dorsey, Class Leader. CHIRSTIAN CHURCH Rev. Wm. F. Allen. Pastor 1 a.m. M., Preaching by the pastor. 3 p.m. E. Bible School. 6:30 p.m. Preaching. All are invited. A Johnson, Church clerk. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH. Pitterson Park Ave. and McEldery St. Rev. C. E. Bishop. Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by the Pastor, sub ject "Vestments." 2:350 p.m., Sunday School, Mrs. Annie Hammond. Supt. Vesper Services. 7:30 p.m. Sermon by the Pastor. P. S. All vested choirs are invited to worship with us on this occasion. This will like the first public appearance of the choir in its vestments. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH 23rd Street. Rev. R. A. Green. Pastor. 11 a.m. Rev. J. Fuller. 2:30 p.m. m, Sunday School. 8 p.m. Rev. E. W. S. Peck followed by communion. Other service as usual. Saratoga Street near Carey 11 a. m., Rev. Benj. Gross pastor Fallston charge. 8 p. m., the Pas- tor will preach. Friday, August 22, the young me who have enlisted in the army we be represented by companies with on of the young ladies of the church a leutenants. All the families of the enlisted men will pease be present. Thos. Franklin, Commanding General Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. The owners of the Hotel Braddock 128th street and Eighth avenue, New York, one of the alleged disorder hotels at which the Police Department has for weeks maintained uniform police巾ewen to police prospective guest that a raid may be made at any time treaten that unless the police surveillance is stopped the hotel may not only be turned into a hotel for me only, but that it may cater exclusively to colored men. An American stevedore in France, according to Life, was admonished by his sweetheart at home that his rival also in France had written that he had captured two Germans and killed three more all by himself. He replied in this fashion: "Dear Sue" The battle is going on. You would faint if I told you the full details. I am up my knees in blood, and every time I move I step on. dead German. We are, too close to use our riffes, an dwe are biting and gouging them. At one time and two other fellows were hand onto the crown prince, with our old papa, kaiser beats, on the rail until palms are spared!" Published every Saturday at the Afro-American Building, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md., by the Afro-American Company of Baltimore City. J. H. Murphy, Manager. UNDER FIRE. One of Baltimore's leading ministers recently remarked to a small circle, that the more intelligent people become, the wealthier they become, the less active interest they take in the church. He explained his statement by remarking that twenty years ago it was easy to get the cooperation of whole family groups, but that in the present day the family that goes to church in a body and occupies its pew Sunday after Sunday is a parity. Granted that this is so, where is the trouble, with the church, that is, with the persons directing the policy of the church—the ministry, or with the people, who refuse to occupy the pews? Light is thrown on this subject from two sources. One of them a letter from J. S. McCulloh, of Washington, D. C., in support of his contention that the clergy are not qualified for leadership in modern America. and the second from two chaplains writing from the front. They are placed here side by side for the sake of comparison: The clergy today persist in the use of the methods that were adapted to that period immediately following the reformation. In the church the ministry of the clergy is to pray, to teach Scripture and administer the Sacraments. In the home the minister persists in reading scripture and praying, and he does little else. But today everybody read, everybody can erect the Scriptures for oneself, everybody can pray when occasion demands. The clergy have failed to properly use the trust funds placed in their hands. Billions of dollars are tied up in church property in this country, and used about one-twentieth of the time. No other business or profession could use its capital and property so little without going bankrupt in a month. Of all buildings, the churches should be used most. But these buildings cannot be used as they now stand except for worship and Sunday School and like functions. In scholarship and teaching the clergy has fallen from the place of supremacy that once belonged to this profession. That is understood by every high school student in America. Singing, praying and preaching are important, but they are not the most important work of the church. They are preliminary and preparatory to the real work of the church. If a soldier insists that his duty ended with eating, sleeping and drilling, he would hardly become an officer. We might say that a chaplain's work in the Army or Navy at this time is measured largely by its social expression. The government and the military consider the chaplain valuable in proportion as his work bears visible fruit in deepening the morality of the men. The army chaplain has charge of one thousand soldiers—about the size of a large congregation. He directs their religious exercises, but the greater part of his time is spent in providing recreation and education. He is the baseball umbrella and the boxing instructor, the lecturer on hygiene and the teacher of illiterates. These are the things he emphasizes. We wonder would the same change of emphasis in our city churches fill up the old family pews again? GRAFT AND THE WAR CAMP COMMUNITY SERVICE I name these two things together in type because that is out the only way on earth to connect them, under present conditions. They are like the two ends of the equatorial diameter: they are the farthest things apart on the face of the obe. But there are so much graft and rumor of graft in circles high and low that the following word is timely. The War Camp Community Service is for the benefit of men in uniform—to provide the soldier and sailor, when they strangers within our gates, with clean lodging, a bath and wholesome entertainment, at the most moderate prices. In it, all that the service charges the colored soldier in Baltimore, is twenty-five cents per night for lodging. All other privileges are free. The men can buy their food where they all it convenient, but a wholesome kitchen and convenient room provided in the quarters. The sole object of this article is to make the people of Baltimore understand that this is really and truly a "community service" to the soldier and the nation. It is no scheme of profit or graft or individual aggrandizement. The work for colored soldiers is paralleling the work that is being done for white soldiers. The Rockefeller Foundation has given money to pay absolutely necessary bills. Everything costs; the rich can give money; the rest of us can give time and service, which are really more precious than money. The executive committee of colored men is headed by Bish- john Hurst. That one name is sufficient guarantee to the people of Baltimore who know. No fictitious bills will be paid to Bishop and his colleagues are GIVING their time and money. He pays for his own gasolene and they J. S. McCULLOH . . . ```markdown ``` ARMY CHAPLAINS IN FRANCE The duties of a military chaplain, while mainly religious—and this in manifold ways—cover more phases of life than the routine of an ayeage minister's work would ever dream of. It is not unusual for the chaplain abroad to have a special building or a lent in which his religious or social work is housed. The same auditorium serves as a meeting house and a moving picture hall; the same platform as a pulpit and a minstrel stage the same office as information headquarters and confidential counsel room. One of the chaplains in the service of the American army has erected five such buildings at a place convenient to his scattered groups of men. In several camps the chaplain lectures on social hygiene, and when he becomes acquainted with army life lectures on discipline, giving talks to new men with suggestions as to how they must best fit into the service. We might say that a chaplain's work in the Army or Navy at this time is measured largely by its social expression. The government and the military consider the chaplain valuable in proportion as his work bears visible fruit in deepening the morality of the men. age of one thousand soldiers—engagement. He directs their rear part of his time is spent in action. He is the baseball umbrella lecturer on hygiene and the ```markdown ``` --- pay their own car fares when they come to committee meetings. There are definite hierd people to do the continuous and heavy work. The executive secretary is Dr. Wm. H. Weaver. He is assisted by another secretary for night service; a stenographer; a janitor; and two women who care for the linen and the rooms. A building of twice the size of old St. Mary's Hall could be utilized. Three score soldiers had to be turned away in one night, for lack of room, after others had occupied all the cots and the spaces where they could sleep on the floor. And now I come to THE point. Our people are being asked by Secretary Weaver and the committee to help to entertain these men,—not to give cash but to give precious time and service—to give what the committee are giving, though they are among the busiest men in Baltimore. We want musicians and musical organizations and other high grade entertainers to take turns in tsaging their performances in this hall. Services must be given. There are no funds to pay with, and it would be a disgrace to mention pay. It may be a great opportunity for some. Many a man to whom you will sing or speak in this hall, will give his life for the securiyt of us all, andyou areasked to give him a moment of pleasure and a bit of encouragement. The world is fast learning that the colored soldier is no coward: let it see also that the colored citizen is no grafter or slacker. Our numberless church choirs and organizations should take turns on Sundays for religious and patriotic services at tiths War Camp station. Bring a minimum of speech and a maximum of song and music. Leave our pessimism at home, and stay at home with it, unless you can shed sunshine. Let the courage and cheer of a hundred thousand people stream through these halls. Now, don't be bashful; these are no times for bashfulness or false modesty. The Kaiser is a very bold enemy. You cannot make yourself too forwrd or too prominent in this service. Don't wait to be invited, not to mention being coaxed. Write or phone at once and VOLUNTEER your services or the services of your organization, fixing upon a definite day and hour with the War Camp Community Service, 406 Orchard street. And when you make the engagement, regard it as a most sacred obligation and be punctual, and do not compel a chagrined official to announce to a disappointed audience of the soldiers of liberty that "Mr. So-and-So, who has promised to entertain you tonight, for some unknown reason has not yet put in his appearance." This is no child's play. This is world war. And such service as this is a fair test of our right to survive. C. J. G.'s COLUMN BY CEE JAY CEE. Harry Keelan, or is it Captain Harry Keelan, U. S. A. Ordinance? When it street last Several years ago when Harry was in Harvard, specializing in Chemistry, his college-mates were rather skeptical of his ever succeeding in the line of work he had picked out for himself. But he did, and has had, especially since the war, unusual opportunities to serve as chemist for plants making explosives for the United States army and navy. Most recently he was offered a position as special chemist with the Dupont Powder Company, but he had another bee in his bonnet. The deadly explosive T. N. T., now used by the Ailies has three nitrate groups in it. (The more nitrate groups a body has, the deadlier it acts as an explosive.) Captain Harry in his investigations, thinks he has found a way to make an explosive with six nitrate groups in it. This means twice as powerful in our explosives we now use. His firm was so impressed that they sent him to the Ordinance Department with the request that they commission him and allow him to proceed with his experiments. A card from him just received at this office stating that he had been successful in his quest, and is now permanently in Washington. The young captain is barely 26. He married last year Miss Sarah May Talbert, daughter of the well known president of the Colored Women's Clubs of America. The Bethlehem Steel Company in its advertisement in local street cars appealing for colored labor, uses the word "colored" for the first time that it has ever appeared on any street car advertisement. Here it is "Colored men who make history. If you can't man up for Old Glory, you can help to lift it on high by helping to make materials for war and make you now. We pay well and the nation, will honor you. Bethlehem Steel Co." SOME OF THE NEW YORK REGIMENT CITED FOR BRAVERY ON FRENCH FRONT. When it started to rain on Howard street last Friday, a young white woman coming out of Hydes restaurant raised her umbrella. In the act a heavy silver object disengaged itself and jungled on the concrete sidewalls. Stooping and restoring her property, I received the very much embarrassed "It can't mine, perhaps the lady in front dropped it." Likewise the lady in front refused to admit herself the owner of the silver object. They passed on down the street leaving me in a rather puzzled state of mind examining the thing in my hand. Then the light broke in on me, and if the proprietors of Hydes restaurant will call at the Afro-American they may recover one of their very best silver knives. Some days ago a reporter of the Philadelphia North American was sent around to various leading colored folk to get their opinion of the riot which had just terrorized the city. He saw many persons, including an arch deacon of the Episcopal church and the editor of the Philadelphia Tribune. These people gave him their views alright but they never appeared in the North American, no indeed. They would not make comfortable reading for white readers. And that reminds me: When the question of the Y. M. C. A. locating its new building on McCulloh street was the talk of the city, the local Sunpaper sent a reporter around to the home of Rev. William Alexander to get the views of the leading minister on segregation. Rev. Alexander began by saying: "Segregation is inhuman. Instead of passing ordinances, the city ought to be proud of the colored people, who can afford to live in respectable homes, etc." The reporter wrote, and wrote as the Reverend warmed to the interview. But Rev. Mr. Alexander's statement never appeared in the Sunpaper. Why? Well, that paper and Mayor Presion are only looking for people who favor segregation. So to paraphrase the Good Book, much is written but little is printed." --- To the Editor of the Afro-American: Dear Sir, Dear Sir, Enclosed you will find check for the renewal of my subscription for another year. You will also find six month's subscription for a Mr. Oren O. Manley, a white man who found me reading the Afro-American one day. We got in conversation and I showed him some things in its columns that the white papers were silent about concerning our folks. It so impressed him that it was not hard for me to convince him that he should take the paper and he did so. The check speaks for itself. Keep the good work going. 75 PER CENT. ARE ILLITERATE Continued from Page One. compulsory educational scheme with the voluntary efforts of the Y. M. C. A. would mean much to the morale of the American army and more especially to the intelligence of the man lowest down. MOTER SENTENCED RIOTIER SENTENCE One of the white soldiers, who precipitated the recent riot by throwing a soda bottle at a colored soldier has been sentenced to three years hard labor at the New York Barracks. The trial was by court martial. General Gaston has promised to punish all connected with the riot without regard. "Darrell" Smith of the Lincoln Temple Congregational Church, of Washington, is rendering voluntary service in the Y. M. C. A., "D" but during his vacation. A "bib" sing by 10,000 colored soldiers is now planned for August 20 by Max Weinstein, a Jew, who has charge of the singing among the colored troops in all the camps. He is teaching the old Negro melodies. Wonder of wonders—a Jew teaching Negroes their own music. IMPRISONED SOLDIER PLEADS INNOCEENCE Washington, August 12.—The National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee is in receipt of the following letter from Douglas Eolden, one of the soldiers of the 24th infantry who was sent to prison for life because of the Houston (Tex.) riot: "I am in receipt of a letter from my dear old mother in which she informs me of your kind and timely assistance rendered her through me, I am greatly indebted to you, and again must thank you. I am actually innocent of the charge that I am accused of, and I am anxious to be placed in a condition that will enable me to support my dear old mother, who needs my help. Won't you help me?—not for my sake, but out of sympathy for my dear mother." Last week the National Soldier's Comfort Committee, complying with its motto "Deeds not words," sent to Bolden's mother another check for a generous amount to help provide her with relief. --- HAVE ANSWERED CALL TO DO THEIR BIT. John Elmer Keene, of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Keene is at Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C. Charlie Young is at Camp Meade, Md. Both of these young men were formerly members of the Keene family. McLull Keene being the treasurer. Mall has been received from both of them at 1618 Mulligan street. FREEMAN HOWARD DEAD. Unity, Md., August 16—Freeman Howard, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Howard, of this place, died Wednesday at his home, following a long illness. Young Howard, who was regarded as an exceptionally bright boy, attended school in Baltimore last winter and it was while in that city that he was stricken with the illness that proved fatal. He was a member of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School and was a regular attendant while he was in Baltimore. Mrs. Eiffle Green Young, daughter of Rev. P. H. Green, and wife of Rev. J. A. Young, of Cambridge, Md., who has been critically ill is improving somewhat. ST. MICHAELS JOTTINGS St. Michaels, Md., Aug. 12—Sunday services at the U. M. E. Church were well attended. Rev. Waters preached in the morning. In the afternoon a large number of our members went to McDaniel to attend the funeral of Mr. John Webb. At night Rev. Tolson, of Hurlock, preached. Collection for the day amounted to $31.10. Mr. and Mrs. John Field are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ianis Chaney. Mrs. Annie Kayfield and son Wardell, are visiting relatives in Baltimore. Mrs. Edna Hynson and Lavinia Hynson are visiting their parents. Storer College has 43 graduates in in the national service, including a chaplain, a medical reserve officer and a second lieutenant. Cows, Oxen, Chickens And People, All Living Together Local Lads in France Clean up French —Towns—Are Trented Fine by the Inhabitants. We have reached our destination for the time being in a village in France. We arrived at a post, went to a rest camp not far from port, stayed there four or five days then boarded a train for the temporary homes and training. It took us four days to get here on the train, stopping once in a while on the road, being side tracked, of course; also stopping at stations on the way. at stations on or off. I don't know whether you have seen a French coach or no. They have four sections, reminding one of a carriage. These sections seat four to eight persons. They have no dressing rooms, no air brakes, or springs and are on very high wheels. The towns or villages are many, each having a church, one main, road and about sixty houses arranged in a sort of triangle. Houses are very old and quite dirty. Some houses have owen, chickens and people living together. The scenery in the country about is beautiful, the grass being beautiful and green on the hills and farms. We are billeted—that is, living in houses with the people—both soldiers and officers. I am in a very nice home with other officers. It is very much like rooming. We have hot and cold water, and high soft beds with lovely white bed clothing. The floor is covered, with carpet. We. (Co. D.) are in a village alone, and are attempting to clean up the town, rid the folks of habits two hundred or more years old. I hear we are not far from the firing line, but I have heard no firing yet. July 14, '18 Today is a French holiday like our Fourth of July. We had a short parade this morning and were viewed by our former colonel, who is now a Brigadier General. There are some French nurses at the house, also an English nurse. They treat us fine, fix the table with fruit etc. There is no difference made here because of color. We are living in the same house with the French. We are kept busy drilling, studying, maneuvering etc. We have a fifty minute walk to the drill ground and of course after we reach we drill. Don't worry about me. I am well and doing fine. Remember me to the folk I know in Baltimore. July 17th. We are now having imaginary war. We uss most of the departments of the Division. Old Sol is some hot, every one is tanned very dark, and a few, including myself have been burnt badly enough to cause dry skin to peel off. They make us drill in coats, which is awful. There is very little rain. We had a short storm on the ocean and one rain in the evening since we landed. We are expecting a rainy season. There are quite a number of cherry trees here. I have eaten my full of them every evening for the past week. Sometimes I am quite busy and can't write. "No news is good news," so be cheerful. 1st. Lieut. HAROLD QUIVERS. Co. D. 368th Infantry. MADAM WALKER DELEGATES Give Sound Advice on Entering Business by Wealthiest Women. Chicago. Aug. 12—The second annual convention of Mme. C. J. Walker's Hair Culturist's Union was held at Olivet Baptist Church August 1, 2 and 3. Nearly three hundred delegates were present representing every State in the Union. In point of enthusiasm, interest and good work accomplished, it surpassed the first convention which was held in Philadelphia last year. In her annual address Mme. Walker said: "I have conducted my business this year at a loss, owing to the unusual cost of material, heavy taxes etc. I have not raised the price because I did not want my agents to suffer. You have been loyal to me and by the help of God I am trying to be loyal to you. I want you to know what I have accomplished in life I have paid for it. If you expect to go in business you must make up your mind to work, and work hard. My advice to every one expecting to go in business is to hit and hit hard, in other words strike and with all your might." Mrs. Mary Talbert, of Buffalo, N. Y., president of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, delivered a fine address as did also R. S. Abbott of the Defender. SMILES AND CHUCKLES. If you don't feel just right If you can sleep at night If you mean the sign If your throat is dry. If you can't smoke or drink, If your grub tastes like ink, If your heart doesn't beat, If you've got cold feet; If your head's in a whirl— WHY DON'T YOU MARRY THE GIRL—Tiger "How long has Splinter been a member of Congress?" I imagining quite a little while. He told me confidentially the other day that if he had to earn his living in the open market he could not make $10 a week. Do you think the office ought to seek the man and not the man the office?" "No," replied Senator Sorghum; "before undertaking to fill any office a man ought to prove his capabilities as a hustler." - Washington Star. "I thought you said you knew something about cooking," said the stenget; "I did say go," said Mr. Erastus Pinkney. "Well, how do you make hash?" "You don't make it. It just accumulates." Washington Star. Mrs. Sara Murphy and her children, Clementine and John III are spending few weeks in Montgomery county; Md. Cambria, Ma., Aug. 12—The Harriett Tubman Bald, Auxiliary had their first annual sermon prescheduled to them by Rev. M. A. Thompson, at Waugh M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. The auxiliaries from Ariye, and Bucktown were also represented. The collection was $20 and was given for Red Cross purposes. The membership of this auxiliary now number 90. The officers are Mrs. M. J. Henry chairman, Mrs. Bertha mural, Sec.; and Mrs. Nellie Gillis, Treas. Mr. Edward Lewis, of Washington paid a flying visit to Cambridge last week. Mrs. Sarah Smith, Misses Mary C. and Annu Nixon, of Baltimore are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus St. Clair, of High Street. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cornish, of Philadelphia spent the week in Cambridge. Mrs. Gertrude Styles and son, Guy are visiting Mrs. Etta Chase, of High street. Mrs. Willie Jenifer of Baltimore is spending the month in Cambridge. Mrs. Beatrice D. Fisher and her children of Norristown, Pa., are visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. Arthur Webb is spending the rest of the summer in Baltimore. The Ushers Board of Waugh presented silver collection plates to the church. The Trustees Freewill Offering Club of Waugh Chapel Park, which was a great financial success. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman and baby daughter, of Delphia are visiting their sister, Nellie Gillis of High street. Lt. from Sorgeant Gordon Green Mr. Kiah and Will String at Campier have been received by robe and friends here. Sergt. Vaughn, Corporal Jews, Sergean Waters of Camp Mead flying visits to Cambridge this Mr. W. Lawrence Cooner, of S. S. Ontario was at home for day visit to friends. The A. Church Meting of Botel A. M. Church began Sunday. A very ing love feast was held in the morn and in the afternoon Rev. Wit preached and at night Rev. S. Cooper, presiding elder preached. spiritual feast ran high all day. William J. Mitchell who had his broken sometime ago is very much improved at this time. The sce quarterly conference of Bethel A. E. Church was held on Monday. ports showed the church to be -xa sum satis upon unjuppoo pressed for the illness of the wife the pastor, Mrs. J. A. Young. John O. Henry, son of Mr. M. Henry of Hurlock, was drowned Sunday at Denton, from the steer Tangier. The funeral was held Denton Monday. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many frien for their kindness and also the bea tiful floral tokens at the sudden dea of our dear husband and father, M Milton Barnes. Gratefully Wife, Laura Barnes, daughter, Bie Barnes and son, Frank Barnes. For assaulting a colored girl at co, Texas, a white draftee has been executed by the military authorities. A Camden, N. J. woman has been arrested by the officers of the service. Thirteen men at her he were under treatment entailing use of "draft powders." These pders inflamed eyes, and caused rejection of the victim by the grboard. Letters from applicants' treatment were found in her session. From all over the United States. The New York City marriage cense bureau reports a rush of m between 32 and 45 to get marriar Fear of Secretary Baker's proposal of th draft age has work wonders in bringing engaged coup to the altar. James Butler, of K street, Washington, after being shadowed by the police for several days, was arrest for bootlegging last week. He he attracted attention by the fact he returned from Baltimore day with several suit cases. American colored soldiers are many vellous fighters with the bayonet. officers returning from France state that they excel French veterans in pill up German dead in front of the French officers are asking for more colored Americans. Rev. John E. Hill, formerly a member of the A. M. E. Zion and Congregational connections, was arrest recently. in Great Barrington, Mass for failure to comply with the ant-leafing law. Recently he has not been preaching but writing scenarios for the movies. A letter just sent out by Prof. E. J. Blackshear, of the Negro Extensive work in Texas says Negroes are being offered cheap and often worthless goods with the assurance that the savings stamps and liberty bonds are not of par value and will not be in several years. It is then commonly suggested by the salesmen that Negroes may be dead before his holding reach par value and emphasis is lax on the enjoyment he would get if the immediate purchase of the goods, possibly cheap trunks, a sewing machine or worthless musical instrument. Mrs. Adelia, Bond, whose resident in a mostly neighborhood par capitulated a riot two weeks ago, turned home last Friday to find I front door smashed and the home locked o fehina, clothing, linen and silve Mrs. Bond is a probation officer. A officer, of the law now, stands guard before the premises. More recent cleaning of Harlem streets, establishment of a playground erection of a bath house, and more colored policeman, are some of the things Assemblymen A. E. Johns of New York is promising his tello colored constituents, who recently se him to the legislature.