The Afro-American

1918 A MOMENTOUS YEAR FOR THE NEGRO YOUNG WIDOW GETS $7,500 DAMAGES RED CROSS TREATS THOUSAND CHILDREN Maryland's Best. The Afro-American is the oldest, largest and newsiest weekly Newspaper in Maryland. VOL. XXVII. No. 16. 1918 A MO A REVIEW OF THE YEAR 1918 A REVIEW OF THE YEAR 1918 Shows Advance Made By Race Along Many Lines of Endeavor. SOLDIERS MAKE GOOD High Wages Bring Prosperity. Local Churches Ou tof Debt. Snowden Gets New Trial. Segregation Measure Killed. A review of the events, local and countrywide during the past twelve months shows remarkable progress along lines of material prosperity for colored people. High wages and the war have given the colored brother a chance and a push forward where he never expected it before. Keeping step with this material prosperity is the advance shown by numerous events during the year ward the bringing of European good will, and real Democracy for the oppressed peoples in the United States. WAR COMES FIRST Far and away ahead of everything else in interest and importance during the year looms the European War lately brought a successful conclusion to the timely and nearly too late entry of America and her million and half citizen army. All colored Americans glory in the fact that 300,000 of these troops were black and distinguished themselves beyond all that anyone had ever hoped. Worthy of special mention stand out above others the 15th New York Regiment, cited as a whole for gallantry in action, Sergeant Win Butler, who single handed put five Huns to and Neoseland and Haru Lahohn housed of 24 German men to speak of our own First Separate Company boys, Sergeants Terry and Pinkney who won French War Crosses for bravery in action. The loss of the services of Colonel Young, whom the War Department sidetracked much as it did General Wood, have been more than made up for by the showing of the one thousand and colored officers trained at Fort Des Moines and other camps, and by the selection of Mr. Emmett Scott as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War. Major General Ballou, commander of the 92nd Division has made his name infamous for all generations by his Bulletin number 32 enjoining colored soldiers and officers not to stand up for their legal rights. This together with the closed door policy of the Navy under Josephus Daniels constitutes part of the dark records of the year. PRESIDENT WILSON WRITES ON BOTH SIDES On the same black pages of the years record, Wilson wrote himself on page Four. W. B. & A. Still Insulting Negroes Mr. George Webster, a junior law student of Howard University, was assaulted by William J. Poplar, white, 1906 E. Fairmount Ave., an employee of the W. B. A. Terminal on last Saturday night when he attempted to board a train for Washington. Mr. Webster was ordered to the rear coach, which is reserved for colored people, by the conductor, and when he refused to go the station crier was called. He attempted to make the man comply with his orders by force. When Webster again refused to board the rear car, he was badly beaten up by the white man. Poplar was arraigned before the magistrate at the Central police station on Sunday morning and released on Saturday, December 28, when the trunk will be held. A charge or assault was against him. The affair Saturday night is Mr. Webster's second of complaint against the W. B. and A. He was on his way back to Washington from the law offices of his attorney, W. T. McGuinn, in this city, thru whom he is arranging to file a suit for damage against the company for a similar assault made several months ago. THE MILITARY CORPS OF THE UNION ARMY AT THE FIRST OF THE WEEK'S FESTIVALS. Gets $7.500 For Husband's Death Was Accidentally Swept Over board Judge Rose Awards Damages to Widow. "What would you do if you suddenly come into the possession of $7,500? This is the question that Mrs. William Boddle will have to answer when she receives this amount of money as damages from the Maryland Dredging and Contracting Company which was the responsible party in the case of her husband on August 11th last. The case of Mrs. Boddle versus the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, Maryland Dredging and Contracting Company, the Panapus Ship Coiling and Stevedore company, and the Empire Engineering Company, Incorporated was heard before Judge Rose in the United States Court on Tuesday. The opinion was filed in her favor for $7500 against the Maryland Dredging Company. Judge Rose held that this company was chiefly responsible for the death of William Boddle, a stevedore, who was shot off a launch here the harbor and drawn. However the court received the right to collect the damages from the other companies in case the Maryland Dredging Company did not pay them. When seen at her home, 806 McDonough street yesterday by a representative of the Afro-American, Mrs. Boddie, who is a trim little brown skinned woman apparently in her twenties, was anxious so talk but was restrained by her mother, who does not like publicity. Mrs. Boddie did say that her home was at Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and she had received the Maryland Dredging Company to settle without taking the case to the next higher court. She said she had asked for $10,000. Washington, December 22.—For the convenience of the press as well as the friends and relatives of the soldiers, General March today made Public a list of the Army Post Officers of the American Expeditionary Force. The 92nd Division is quartered at Marbacha, and Major general Charles H. Martin has succeeded Maj. General Ballou as Commander of the Division. THE WEEK CASUALTIES This week's casualty list shows that the old First Separate Company now the 372nd Infantry got into some of the thickest of the fighting before the signing of the armistice. Among those listed as wounded, are Renze Moore, 1048 Pennsylvania Avenue. Sergeant Ennis Turner, 1918 McCulloh St. Sergeant Arthur. Arthur 1132 Saratoga St. William R. Taylor, 1620 Etting St. Joshua Stockett, 1414 Brunt St. to Norman Pinn, 1244 Jefferson St. p THE GREAT WARS Right—Sergt. Rufus Pinckney. Left—Corporal Mack Watson. Two Old First Separate Company Boys now in 372nd Infantry. Note two stripes on Pinckney's right arm indicating two wounds, and stripe on left arm indicating six months service.—Most important Pinckney proudly wears the French War Cross and sports an automatic revolver captured from a German captain. BAKER ASKS SCOTT TO REMAIN R. W. Thompson All questions as to the tenure of Mr. Scott in his office as Special Assistant in the War Department are effectively set at rest by a recent letter, written to Mr. Scott by the Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, who makes plain his appreciation of the fine services rendered by Mr. Scott during the months that he has been at his side as a helper in the solution of some of the knotiest problems that the War Department has been called upon to face. In the communication referred to Secretary Baker expressed the hope that it will be possible for Mr. Scott to continue his work in the War Department through the period of the demobilization of the troops. The Secretary of War took the view that the problems ahead of us are just as numerous and perplexing as those that have been dealt with during the past year, and indicated that it would be most helpful to all concerned if he could have Mr. Scott's continued counsel and advice in connection with the important questions that are bound to arise in the adjustment of the issues of the future. Mr. George Creel, head of the Committee of Public Information also wrote to Mr. Scott commending the work of his department and added: "Not the least of the strength from the war purpose of America proceed from the courage and devotion of the ooedtred people." . PATTERSON MOVING PICTURE THEATRE. LABOR HEAD MAKES REPORT Jays Lynch Law. Causes Color- red Exodus and Makes Adjustment Diffi Washington, D. C., December 24.—The report of the Secretary of Labor has just come from the press and will soon be ready for distribution. The Secretary, Mr. Wilson says. "The appointment of a Negro as adviser to the Secretary on matters relating to the Negro race was right by many white persons as well as Negroes and was favorably recommended by the Advisory Council of the Department of Labor. After consultation with many persons of both races, the Secretary appointed Dr. George E. Haynes as his adviser, with the title—Director of Negro Economies. According to the Secretary's report, this step was taken not only because the advice of an expert was necessary but because it was generally felt that a race which makes up such a large share of our industrial army and has contributed so generously to our military and naval forces is certainly entitled to a seat at the Secretary's Council. The effect of its interests are being considered. DUTTES DEFINED. "The function of the Director of Negro Economies," says the Secretary, "is to advise the Secretary on matters affecting the Negro wage earners and to outline and direct plans toward greater productions in agriculture and other industries. The work of this Division since its establishment has simply justified its creation and my policy has been to refer to it for advice concerning administration of all problems peculiar to Negroes as wage earners." NEGRO MIGRATION OF -GREAT GREAT CONCERN Congress is informed by the report that a very extensive document on the migration of the Negro has been made by the Department of Labor under the supervision of Dr. James H. Dillard, President of the Jeanes and Slater Funds for Negro education in the South. The investigation was begun prior to the appointment of a Director of Negro Economics. However, the report was submitted to the Director of Negro Economics for final 814th INFANTRY HOME AGAIN First Colored Regiment Debarks In New York Wednesday from Liner Cedric New York, December 19.—The White Star Liner Celtic coming into New York harbor yesterday brought 1157 officers of the $814th Regiment. Nearly the same number of white troops of several regiments were on board. All the troops were glad to get home after the rough passage over, during which many suffered with son sickness. The $814th was in training camp in Winchester, England when the arristice was signed and were ordered home, without getting over to France. Five men from New York's colored regiment, the old 15th were also on board. All of the men were sent to Camp Mills. Songs of the men and the playing of their band could be heard all over the river and even up in the city. They were some glad to get home. THROWS FRIEND FROM THIRD STORY WINDOW Charged with having thrown his caller from the third story window in to the area way below, thereby causing almost instant death, Leohard Stevenson, who occupies the front apartment at 920 McCullah street was held at the Northwestern police station charged with murder. George Trott, whose home is with his family at 666 W. Hoffman street, is the dead man. About six-thirty a passing patrolman heard the sound of a body falling into the areaway among broken glass and other debris. Hearing groans he investigated and found Trott bleeding and apparently suffering from internal injuries. Taken to the hospital, the patient died Monday morning. His nose and skull were broken, and his face cut in several places. In a statement to the police, it is said, that Stevenson avows that Trott fell thru the window, but the broken sash and other convicting evidence in the room caused the police to hold him. Both men are employed at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. MOVING PICTURE picture house in Baltimore—Laure One thousand babies with their mothers, sisters and brothers were the guess of the Red Cross at McCoy Hall last Friday afternoon. For the past three years the Baby Milk Fund Branch of the Red Cross has treated the children under its care at Christmas time, and this year the gathering was a notable success. The entertainment started with a prayer by Dr. Strong, followed by patriotic music. Then moving pictures were shown. Then two women took each of their "Wild Animals House" and Mary Pickford in "Little Princess." After the pictures came the big surprise that the committee had in store for each one of its guests. Ice cream cones piled high with chocolate ice cream were served first; then in came Santa Claus laden with dolls, books, whistles, toy animals and other toys of every description. Along with his other presents each child received a box of candy and an orange. TOTS APPRECIATIVE The attention and conduct of the little tots during the program was indeed noticeable and worthy of comment. During the pictures they seem to know just when to applaud and just when to keep quiet. Then they were told the story of the toys betrayed the fact that the children realized what was being done in their behalf and for their entertainment. That the treat was such a notable success is due to the uniting efforts of Mrs. William Sailor, J. M. Jason Knox, Sr. Drs. John Baldwin and J. Mason Knox, the last two have just returned from France. Dr. John Baldwin was the Santa Claus who brought joy to so many of the little tots. The Baby's Milk Fund Association of which Miss Ecthburger is chairman, and Dr. J. Mason Knox, Jr. Dr. J. Mason Knox, Jr. mendable work among the babies of the city. The purpose of the association is to see that the baby is healthy and that it keeps healthy. To carry out this purpose the association has established through out the city twenty-three welfare clinics and through these clinics they have reached 11,000 babies during the past year. WHITE FOLK'S MUSIC NOT FOR COLORED FOLK Colored people were not wanted at the piano recital at the Lyric by Joseph Hoffman, white, with the New York Symphony Orchestra last Monday evening. No tickets could be bought at the ticket offices in the city before hand and courageous folk who ventured to go to the theatre for their tickets were sold "standing room only," although there were seventy or more seats in the balcony unoccupied. 372nd INFANTRY NOW ON GERMAN SOIL Musician Evans, 372 Infantry statied in a letter to the Editor of the Afro-American that the boys are now in a German town and were rapidly making friends with the Huns. He says that the resignment thanks the people on this side for their prayers and also the publishers of the Afro-American for the cheer the paper has brought them. Local Happenings of Interest.. COMMUNITY CELEBRATION IN PERKINS SQUARE 200 Children Sing Christmas Carols Before Appreciative Gathering. Under the angesies of the Community Christmas Tree Club, of which Miss Anita Williams is chairman, several hundred persons gathered in Perkins Square last Monday night. A large natural pine tree placed in the Square in memory of the daughter of Mrs. Frances King Carey, white, was decorated with sinsel and vari colored balls and illuminated by large electric lights. Around this some two hundred or more children gathered and sang Christmas carols. The Cosmopolitan Band, Mr. Harry Anderson, leader, aided in the music. The children were trained under Mrs. Theresa Stewart and Mr. Llewyn Wilson. Mr. Wilson has only recently been appointed头 of community singing among colored folk with headquarters at the War Camp Community Club. Dr. Charles Wesley, white is director in charge of all community singing in this section. Dean Wm. Pickens of Morgan College delivered a short address at the celebration and Dr. W. H. Waver gave the invocation. The program was as follows: "Star Spangled Banner." Invocation, band, address; carols, "Come All Ye Faithful," "Holy Night," "Night," "America Cursus," band, carols, "America the Beautiful," "First Noel," "Little Town of Bethlehem," "America," benediction, band. "TOO WEALTHY TO STEAL $64." So Says Judge to Plaintiff Jew When Miriam Whakites of 404 Hamburg St. was arranged before the magistrate at the Western police station on Monday morning for the larynx of $64.00 from an old German man, on last Saturday night, the case was dismissed. From testimony given at the hearing Whatkins was found to be the owner of considerable real estate; to have a bank account amounting to $500 and at the time of his arrest had $89.35 in his pocket. Then too, various witnesses testified that at the time that the robbery was committed. Whatkins was asleep. The old man who was robbed gave conflicting testimony and in addition to this was known to the police of the Western as a habitual drunkard who was often "robbed." His only witness a woman, had been arrested on a previous occasion for purity. ORPHANS CAMPAIGN STILL ON The persons in charge of the campaign to raise $10,000 for Colored Orphans announced this week that they have not abated their efforts to reach the goal set. The Campaign has been put in charge of a Committee of Citizens of which Wm. C. McCard is chairman. One of the movements to bring in funds and stimulate interest is the play "Over the Top" staged by Mr. the Albaugh's Theatre tonight. It is the Albaugh's Theatre tonight. It is expected to raise a large sum of money in this way. ST. NICK PAYS CALLS With 140 pounds of candy, 160 pounds of turkey, 50 leaves of bread, hundred forty-four handkerchiefs, 144 pairs of stockings, and hominy, apples and oranges in quantity wrapped well in his pack, old St. Nicholas came to town last Tuesday, and proceeded to hand out these presents to several Homes in the city. The Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children. St. Mary's Home for Little Boys, St. Katherine's Home for Little Girls, the Baptist's Home for Little Girls, the happy recipients of Saint Nick's bounty. In order to entice "the old man" to drop his pack in the above named places, a Committee of Citizens with W. C. McCard as chairman raised $167.04. Ninety-seven persons contributed from 25 cents to $5.00. CHRISTMAS OFFERING Don't forget the Donation for the Blind. Send contributions to Harry O. Wilson, Banker, N. E. corner of Fayette and Pearl St. CAPTAIN WATERS IN WITH BIG CARGO OF GOODS Captain Edward E. Waters of the barge-freight schooner E. V. Hendrickson, was in the city last week with a cargo of canned goods. After unloading the goods he loaded phosphate for Pocomoke City. Captain Waters will soon celebrate his 20th anniversary with a boat license, making him the only colored man in Maryland who holds both steam and sail boat license and is second to none as a marine officer. EMPTY STOCKING TREAT The Empty Stocking Circle of which Miss Ida Cummings is head, held its annual treat for children at Metropolitan Hall Tuesday at nine o'clock. In spite of the rainy weather a large number of children were present. Arrangements were made to treat 1000. MEMBER OF GRAND JURY Dr. R. Garland Chissell. 1343 Drulid Hill Ave. has been appointed on the Grand Jury for the January term which begins January 13. The Business Men's Exchange held their regular monthly meeting yesterday at 1130 Pennsylvania avenue. There was a social given in honor of Private Ralph M. Disney at his home 603 Sarah Ann street. December 19th. The evening was spent very pleasantly in dancing and the dinner was served consisting of salad, hot rolls, oysters, and fruit punch, with Mr. Levie Sewell. 506 Presstman street as caterer. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray. Mrs. Sarah Bailley. Mrs. Wilkie. Wilkie. Mrs. Joy Cooney. Mr. Edith Woodyard. a mkita Davens Miss Green. Miss Dorothy Sampson. Miss Susie Bundy. Miss Elizabeth Watts. Mrs. Earl Brown. Mrs. Eva Disney. Mrs. Louis Smith. Mr. Wamp Sampson. Mrs. Ivy Gee. Mr. Garrett. Mr. John Conyer. Mr. Alfred Conyer. Mr. Calvin Garrett. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association. At Home. New Year's Day, January 1, 1919 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the New Building. 1619 Drudl Hill avenue. An excellent program presented. The honor of your presence is requested. Refreshments available. Please contact the pertled person. APPLY 402 COLD ST Personal Notes R. H. Haskin and Robert Alexander of Richmond, Va., were callers at the Afro-American office this week. Mrs. Joseph Slater, of 126 Pine St., Cambridge, Md., is here now visiting her sister, Mrs. John C. Burke, at 631 Dolphin St. for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Turner, of 422 E. 23rd street left Monday for Richmond and Rutledge, Va. where they will spend the Christmas holidays with their relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Adams of 1620 Prescott street, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Howard in York, Pa. Mrs. Mary W. Owens, of Philadelphia, Pa. and Miss Georgia Jackson of Washington, D. C. spent a very pleasant Thanksgiving week with their sister, Mrs. Annie E. Langson, 720 W. Saratoga St. Mrs. Katie Braxton, 631 N. Eden street, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell, Hightailway, Md. Private James C. Whytra of the $220 Plover Infantry, of Camp Dix, N. J. was honorably discharged last Wednesday and returned to his home 140 W. Mulberry street. Mr. and Mrs. John Hall of 1343 West Preston street entertained at dinner on Sunday afternoon, Sergeant Barton of man who has been discharged and married and William Hammons of Camp Madele—Later they were joined by Private R. A. Cooper, also P. W. H. Bradley was married at his residence, 1349. Florence street, December 25th, 1918. Mr. Fred Cutch and son, of $59 Bloom street he used to use, December 24th for City street to spend the holidays with his sister and aunt. Mrs Lolissa Green. Mr. William Bradford of $35 1-2 W. Franklin street spent Christmas in Richmond street. Mr. Ida J. Toadwick of Myrtle avenue has gone to Atlantic City to spend the holidays with her children. Mrs. Mary Carpenter and son are spending the holidays in Newark, N.J. The Lady's Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association. At Home, New Year's day, January 16. At the Louisville Building, 1615 Louisville Avenue. An excellent program presented. The honor of your presence is requested. Refreshments available. Mr. and Mrs. William R. G. Bonds of 1691 North Calvert street, entertained at dinner on Christmas at Dorey. Md. the guest of Master Kelly Matthews. Mrs. Isaac C. Bannister is confined to her home under the care of Dr. Carr. Mrs. Mannie Lovett of East Carnegie Pa. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Winforth J. Brasston. Mrs. Wm. J. Almond, of U. S. S. South Carolina, spent Christmas in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. Alma Kelly is visiting Mrs. Geneva Prazee Norris, of Columbus, U. S. Misses Mary, Hughes and Alice Mitchell are spending the holidays visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. Misses Cora V. Murray, of 532 W. Biddle street spent the holidays with friends in Calvert County. Misses Elnora Johnson, of Philadelphia, has returned to her home from a visit to relatives and friends. She was accompanied by her niece, Miss Ida Brooks. Mr. James Smith, of Chester, Pa. was a recent guest of his brother at 532 W. Biddle street. Misses Mattie White, Corneila Cromwell, Grechen White of 532 W. Biddle street are visiting Miss Viola Nicholson of Jesupus, Md. Mr. William Butler, of Chester, Pa. is spending the holidays with his parents. Mr. Walter Smith, of Chester, Pa. is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Misses Eliza Holt, of 141 Lorman street is confined to her home. Miss Inez Credit of 467 Robert street is spending the holidays with her parents in Philadelphia. Miss Genevieve Holland, of 2234 Druld Hill avenue is spending the holidays in Philadelphia with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry, Elsay, of 1622 Druld Hill avenue are celebrating the 2nd anniversary of their marriage. Mrs. R. E. Bryant, of Memphis, Tenn., has returned to her home from a visit to relatives and friends here. Misses Ethel Cummings and Maye Thomas spent the holidays in Washington visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Chester Butler, of Chester, Pa., spent Christmas in Baltimore. Mr. F. E. Allen, of 1224 Division street who met with a painful accident by having his arm broken two weeks ago, is improving slowly. Prof. Mezt Lochard, graduate of the Universite de Paris, and at present professor of Presentation at Howard University, is the author of Edward Pearlier during the holidays. Mrs. Henry, of 1413 North Striker St. wishes to thank Mr. George B. Murphy principal and all of the faculty of Robert Brown Elliott School for their token of esteem and friendship in the handsome gift of the sum of $9.50 to Miss Henry on December 24th, 1918. Leitnant Robert E. Johnson, now in France wishes to extend to his relatives and many friends a Happy New Year. Leitnant Johnson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Board of 1311 Division street. Prof. and Mrs. George C. Dennis, of Princess Anne, Md., are spending the holidays in Baltimore with relatives. Mr. J. Evans Dunn, of 1413 Argyle avenue is spending the holidays in Philadelphia and Salem, N. J., visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Drewery are visiting for the holidays, their son and daughter-in-law. Prof. and Mrs. L. E. Drewery, of Lynchburg Seminary and College, Va. Mr. William J. Smit, and Miss Ada M. Wilkes were quietly married at the parsonage of Sharp Street Memorial Church by Rev. M. Naylor on Thursday evening. Mrs. Naylor is from Waynesboro, Pa., and is the son of Mrs. Isaac Harrison, also of Waynesboro, Pa. The bride is a resident of this city and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wilkes. The bride and groom are now reading at 509 W. AT GALIEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2, 1919 LISTEN FRIENDS: THE PRIVATE CHAUFFEURS WILL GIVE THEIR GRAND NEW YEAR'S DANCE ST. PETER CLAVER'S AUDITORIUM, Carey & Presstman St WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1919, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music by the Famous Commonwealth Band. Special: Concert by St. Peter Claver's School from 8:30 to 9 Richard Bonds' Pres. Frank Laws, Treas. Bradley Garner, Ch. Forest, Hill Vine Press, W. H. Diren Soeil. ADMISSION 25c. Refreshments on Sale. War Tax 3 Cents Howard Theatre WASHINGTON. D.C. Special New Year's Matinee 2-15 P.M. January 1st., 1919. The Musical Art Club and Toomey's Tronbadours PRICES 25c, 35c and 50c A NEW YEAR Under the auspices of AT FISHRMEN'S New Year's Night, Wednes- Doors open 8 P. M. ADMISSION A GRAND NEW YE By Cosmopolitan Band and A AT NEW LYCEUM HALL Tuesday Evening, December 3 Music by the Full H. J. Anderson. ADMISSION 25 CENTS A Happy New Year' SCOTT'S "4" Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 14 NO NIGH NEW YEAR'S DANCE the auspices of the Rose Lea T FISHRMEN'S AUDITORIUM Mr. Night, Wednesday, January 1 M. Edawd L. Slater ADMISSION 25 CENTS GRAND NEW YEAR'S EVE DAY Cosmopolitan Band and American Military NEW LYCEUM HALL, Biddle and Euta Evening, December 31st, from 8 p. m. Music by the Full Cosmopolitan Band H. Anderson, Director. N 25 CENTS PLUS By New Year's Day Mating SCOTT'S "400" SOCIETY Afternoon, Jan. 1st, 1919, 12:30 to NO NIGHT DANCE A NEW YEAR'S DANCE Under the auspices of the Rose Leaf Circle AT FISHRMEN'S AUDITORIUM New Year's Night, Wednesday, January 1st, 1918 Doors open 8 P. M. Edwaad L. Slater, Floor Manager ADMISSION 25 CENTS A GRAND NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE By Cosmopolitan Band and American Military Association AT NEW LYCEUM HALL, Biddle and Eutaw Sts. Tuesday Evening, December 31st, from 8 p. m. to 1 a. m. Music by the Full Cosmopolitan Band H. J. Anderson, Director. ADMISSION 25 CENTS PLUS WAR TAX A Happy New Year's Day Matinee Dance SCOTT'S "400" SOCIETY Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 1st, 1919, 12:30 to 7:45 P.M. NO NIGHT DANCE 7—SEVEN JAZZ BANDS—7 Ridgley's 400 Jazz, Reggie Hale Naomi, Alexander, Doc Perry Landin, 368th Infantry Ful- diers and Sailors D NO ADMISSION ADMISSION 25 CENTS MEET ME at the First LAST MONDAY in this year, Dec. 30th, srom by Joe Rochester's Orchee 400 Jazz Band. Direct ADMISSION 25 CENTS TUESDAY AND FRIDAY N At Pythian Castle, Pres One of the largest classes in the From 8 to 10 Direction of W. W. Robi Admission 20 Cents FIRST MONDAY NIGHT January 6th, 1919 At Fishermen Direction of W. W. Robi Rochester's Orchestra a Admission 25c. Merry Xmas Happy New Year PYTHIAN CASTLE 100 Jazz, Reggie Hamer and Faulkner Alexander, Doc Perry, of Washington and 368th Infantry Full Jazz Band with 20 Soldiers and Sailors Direct from France. NO ADMISSION MEET ME at the Fishermen's Hall, at 12 MONDAY NIGHT DANCE, Dec. 30th, srom '18, 7.30 to 1 o'clock. Rochester's Orchestra and John Ridley Jazz Band. Direction ef W. W. Robinson. IN 25 CENTS WAR TAX DAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING. Pythian Castle, Preston and McCullough largest classes in the city. Open all the From 8 to 12 P. M. Section of W. W. Robinson and James 100 Cents Before MONDAY NIGHT DANCE In The New 1919 At Fishermen's Hall, From 7.30. Section of W. W. Robinson and Milbert Cochester's Orchestra and Ridley's 400 Admission 25c. War Tax 3c. Ridgley's 400 Jazz, Reggie Hamer and Faulkner, Rochester, Naomi, Alexander, Doc Perry, of Washington and Sergt. Landin, 368th Infantry Full Jazz Band with 200 Sol- ADMISSION 25 CENTS WAR TAX 3 CENTS TUESDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING CLASS At Pythian Castle, Preston and McCulloh Sts..... One of the largest classes in the city. Open all the year round From 8 to 12 P. M. Direction of W. W. Robinson and James Wise Admission 20 Cents Before 9, 15 Cents FIRST MONDAY NIGHT DANCE In The New Year January 6th, 1919 At Fishermen's Hall, From 7.30 to 1 O'Clock Direction of W. W. Robinson and Milbert Clark Rochester's Orchestra and Ridgley's 400 Jazz Admission 25c. War Tax 3c. XMAS DAY AND NIGHT NEW YEAR'S DAY & NIGHT BREAKFAST DANCE, From 8 to 12 Morning. SUPPER DANCE, From 4 to 1:30 Night. THE DREXEL JAZZ SYNCOPATORS JOHNNY BEE'S JAZZ BAND PURVIANCE'S CLASSES ADMISSION 25 CENTS Attend the Magnate's Could I? ARMEN AUDITORIUM JANUARY 2, 1919 NAOMI'S JAZZ. PLUS WAR TAX Johnson, Clarence Green. PRIVATE CHAUFFEURS E THEIR. YEARS DANCE ORIUM, Carey & Presstman S 1, 1919, 7 p. m. to 2 a.m. Commonwealth Band. Maver's School from 8:30 to 9 sws, Treas. Bradley Garner, Ch Wm. H. Dixon, Sec'y. Ticket Agent. Us on Sale. War Tax 3 Cent. Theatre BUTON. D.C. Matinee 2-15 P.M. 1st., 1919. D'HOY And Toomey's Tronbadours. EAR'S DANCE in the Rose Leaf Circle AUDITORIUM Saturday, January 1st, 1918 Ecwaad L. Slater, Floor Manager 25 CENTS EAR'S EVE DANCE American Military Association L, Biddle and Eutaw Sts. 1st, from 8 p. m. to 1 a. m. Cosmopolitan Band Director. PLUS WAR TAX Day Matinee Dance 100" SOCIETY t, 1919, 12:30 to 7:45 P. M. AT DANCE Pomer and Faulkner, Rochester, W. of Washington and Sergt. Jazz Band with 200 Sol-direct from France. MISSION WAR TAX 3 CENTS Shermen's Hall, at the NIGHT DANCE 18, 7.30 to 1 o'clock. Music extra and John Ridgley's son ef W. W. Robinson WAR TAX 3 CENTS NIGHT DANCING CLASS Boston and McCulloh Sts. City. Open all the year round 2 P. M. Boston and James Wise Before 9, 15 Cents DANCE In The New Year's Hall, From 7.30 to 1 O'Clock Boston and Milbert Clark and Ridgley's 400 Jazz War Tax 3c. M. THE AFRO-AMERICAN THE MAGNATE'S EDITORIUM MAY 2, 1919 JAZZ. WAR TAX Marence Green. HAUFFEURS DANCE Ray & Presstman St. o. m. to 2 a.m. Health Band. School from 8:30 to 9 Bradley Garner, Ch. Dixon, Sec'y. War Tax 3 Cents THEATRE C. C. 1-15 P.M. DY Tronbadours. 50c DANCE The Leaf Circle DRIUM January 1st, 1918 L. Slater, Floor Manager S WE DANCE Military Association and Eutaw Sts. o. p. m. to 1 a.m. On Band PLUS WAR TAX Matinee Dance SOCIETY 3:30 to 7:45 P.M. 7 Boulkner, Rochester, ington and Sergt. with 200 Sol- France. WAR TAX 3 CENTS Hall, at the DANCE o clock. Music John Ridgley's L. Robinson WAR TAX 3 CENTS MICING CLASS Culloh Sts.---- all the year round James Wise Before 9, 15 Cents The New Year on 7:30 to 1 O'Clock Albert Clark s 400 Jazz 3c. Over the Top & Victory Dance Augmented Orchestra, W. Llewellyn Wilson, Director Campaign Committee: Charles Woodland, Chairman; C. Marcellus Dorsey, Secretary, Royal Addison, Assistant Secretary, Thomas A. Johnson, Treasurer. Citizens' Committee: Wm. C. McCard, Chairman, Carlos C. Jennings. Secretary, Dr. E. V Stokes, Publicity Agent. XMAS SALE OF MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S WEARING APPAREL At BURTON'S Universal Peace THE WORLD'S WAR ENDED when UNCLE SAM fired the fatal shot and FORCED Germany to sign the peace proposal. WOMEN'S TROUBLES ENDED when BISHOP placed his WONDERFUL hair preparations on the market and STOPPED their hair from falling and STARTED it GROWING. Are you having trouble with your hair? If so, you should get a FULL treatment AT ONCE and let your tronble end. 3-IN-1 HAIR GROWER 50c. TONIC 50c. The J. H. BISHOP HAIR GROWING Co. 1425 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore, Md. CITIZENS AND CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE TO RAISE $10,000 FOR COLORED ORPHANS With MURRAY, WHARTON AND EDWARDS 80 AN ALL-STAR CAST OF PEOPLE 80 Positively on Sale at All Drug Stores XMAS OF MEN WOMEN AND CH At BU AT AFTER - Do not wait until after Christmas come now and get the benefit of a full the garment that you may be contemplat- AT AFTER XMAS PRICES. I have a large and well selected line Men and Boys' Clothing, Suits, Overcoats that I am offering AT REDUCED PRICE LADIES' SUITS made in the latest style signed to your individuality. A rea Tailor's Art. Made from Serges, lours, Burella Broadcloth PRICES AT $19.50 UP LADIES AND MISSES COATS made of _Oxford, Pompom, Plush, Silvertone, Bro These coats are excellent values with ty collars and many of them are trimmed plush and genuine seal collars. PRICE FURS of Mink, Wolf, Raccoon, Fox, Sets and Neckpieces. Men and Boys' Suits and Overcoat the effect of the war conditions we have Suiting and Overcoating that we are of PRICES $10.50 UP. WE ARE OFFERING 150 SILK DRESSES A REDUCTION OF 25 per CHILDREN'S COATS—We have a limited Coats that we are selling at $ Prices are discounted 10% or more for cash ac MAS S WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S WEAR BURTON AT AFTER - HOLIDAY PRICE after Christmas to seek bargains, but the benefit of a full winter's wear out of may be contemplating buying after Xmas PRICES. Well selected line of Women, Misses, Suits, Overcoats, Raincoats, Sweaters REDUCED PRICES. In the latest style and most tastily deviality. A real demonstration of made from Serges, Gaberdines, Ve- urella Broadcloth, etc. PRICES AT $19.50 UP. COATS made of Velours, Noelty Cloth fish, Silvertone, Broadcloth, Velvet, etc. excellent values with roll, shawl or novel- if them are trimmed in seallets, coney cal collars. PRICES $8.50 UP. elf, Raccoon, Fox, Seal, Brazillian in- tits and Neckpieces. Suits and Overcoats.—Notwithstanding conditions we have a complete line of ing that we are offering at INVITING 150 SILK DRESSES AND SKIRTS AT BUCTION OF 25 percent. We have a limited number of Childrens we are selling at $4.95 up. or more for cash according to line of Mdse. AT AFTER - HOLIDAY PRICES Do not wait until after Christmas to seek bargains, but come now and get the benefit of a full winter's wear out of the garment that you may be contemplating buying after Xmas AT AFTER XMAS PRICES. I have a large and well selected line of Women, Misses, Men and Boys' Clothing, Suits, Overcoats, Raincoats, Sweaters that I am offering AT REDUCED PRICES. LADIES' SUITS made in the latest style and most tastily designed to your individuality. A real demonstration of Tailor's Art. Made from Serges, Gaberdines, Ve- LADIES AND MISSES COATS made of Velours, Noelty Cloth .Oxford, Pompom, Plush, Silvertone, Broadcloth, Velvet, etc... These coats are excellent values with roll, shawl or novelty collars and many of them are trimmed in sealetts, coney plush and genuine seal collars. PRICES $8.50 UP. Men and Boys' Suits and Overcoats—Notwithstanding the effect of the war conditions we have a complete line of Suiting and Overcoating that we are offering at INVITING PRICES $10.50 UP. WE ARE OFFERING 150 SILK DRESSES AND SKIRTS AT A REDUCTION OF 25 percent. CHILDREN'S COATS—We have a limited number of Childrens Coats that we are selling at $4.95 up. Prices are discounted 10% or more for cash according to line of Mdse. SAMUELL BURTON 1108 PENNA. AVE. near Hoffman St. CIAL XMAS Suits and Overco Dec., 27th, 1918 35, 50 and 75 CENTS 9 A Phone Mt. Vernon 3134-W. JUDGE GEORGE M. BROWN Judge George M. Brown died suddenly December 1st at 6:44 p.m. at his residence N. X. J. Mr. Brown was born in Petersburg, Va. 1867. When quite a young man he was baptized at the 2nd Baptist Church by Rev. Johnson. He was educated at the public school of Petersburg Howard University and afterward studied law under the late Judge James Bundy. Mr. Brown served as a special messenger for the War Department for several years as waiter in hotels at different resorts and was a noted literary worker. Judge Brown was united in marriage to Miss Miace Mundell, August 9, 1916 by Rev. George West, who was at that time a member of the Abbey Shrine Tark, N. X. J. While at Atlantic City Mr. Brown and wife connected them selves with the Union Baptist Church Rev. Jeremiah Gregory, pastor, and was elected to the office of Justice of the Court. He was filled with honor and credit to himself the race for he stood for a clean and better government. The home has lost a faithful and loving husband, the church a local citizen, the church the community a widow two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held from the late residence of Mrs. Liddle Young, 229 11th street, S. E., on Saturday, December 16, 2016. The funeral pastor of Eleanor Z. M. E. Church, officiating. Interment at Harmony Cemetery ** Notice to the Elders and Missionaries of the Evangelist Methodist Church: There will be a board meeting at St. Matthews Church, 22nd street, Monday night, December 29, 1918. All Missionaries and Elders will please attend. There will be the last memorial business in this year. Signed. WILLIAM G. ROSS, Tactor of M. Pisgah Church, Vine street between Fremont and Populus and chairman of Board of Makers. A NOTEN SOCIETY This is one of Baltimore's stars, the charming somoni soldier, a natural born singer, who is Mrs. Vinda M. Wooden, you will call it a soul-shining. She was born in Baltimore in 1832 and is a great credit to her races. For sacred concert in churches or halls, for such an occasion, or for any information, please contact 1266 Fulton street, Baltimore, MD. A. COLLECTION Sister Martina Planter, whose name was inadvertently omitted as Past Grand Lodge officer of Loisel Lodge, No. 11, G. U. of R. & S. of Chalkaups has been largely responsible for the success of said lodge as more than half of the membership of the Loisel Lodge Sister Martina Planter has been a past State Grand Conductress for several years. The lodge was organized in 1906 instead of 1916, at which time Sister Planter united herself with the order. Grand Conductress FRANCIA JOBES, W. L. PEARL, HOLMES, R. S. Wishing you a happy New Year. A STATEMENT I wish to say resarding the very unimportant reference to the death of Mrs. Phelan M. Wright, in last week's issue of the American magazine, a dignity beneath the surface of which the public has not been informed and which entirely exacerbate her husband from the charge made of having desigetted her. The well-wisher is painful beguiled moment, but the statement given out was due to the fact that the information was not gotten from those who are, in a position to know. Signed, (her mother) MRS. M. C. THORNTON. "It is more grateful to give than to receive." Help the Blind to Help Themselves An appeal from the Maryland Association for Colored Blind: We have appealed to the ministers, doctors, lawyers, dentists, real estate brokers, druggists, funeral directors, clerks, nurses, commercial business and secret orders to aid us in our Christmas drive. Those among the professional element, whom God has especially blest with a comfortable income are asked to make some contribution to this worthy cause. Do not fail to have your name registered in the printed list to be published in our list of contributors in the weekly newspapers which will appear on or about the 1st of February, 1919. All persons who are willing to cooperate with us in this effort will kindly send their contribution to the Treasurer, Harry O. Wilson, Banker, E. N. Cor, Fayeey, and Pearl, Sis; Wm. Laugly, President; J. Clarence Chambers, Secretary; Robt. W. Coleman, organiser and manager. FOUR CORNERED RALLY AT CAMBEDGE CHURCH Cambridge, Md. Dec. 25—Partial accounts of the Four Corner Bounded Bound Debt Rally Wanch M. E. Church have previously appeared in the columns of this paper. We are now publishing a detailed and final report. Captains and Corners reported as follows: Northeast Corner 1. Irene Jackson $100.00 2. Cynthia St. Charles, Jr. 86.50 3. Jessie Earle 81.60 4. John Matthews 58.60 Total for N. E. $226.27 North West Corner 1. Willie Bond $150.15 2. Mary F. Thompson 101.76 3. Jennie Griffin 82.00 4. Annie Camper 61.22 Total for N. W. 354.08 South West Corner 1. Elizabeth Deshields $100.00 2. Hattie Jackson 81.28 3. Emma Fisher 72.85 4. Ida Bail 69.28 Total for S. W. Total for four Corners $1299.74 Reported by Free Will Offering Club 217.76 Reported by Trobla Club 51.00 GRAND TOTAL $1668.50 The pastor and trustees of Waugh wish to thus praise the officers and members for their co-operation with the contains in making the rays a success and hope next year to wipe out the entire debt. REV. M. A. THOMPSON, Pastor. Mr. JOHN F. DRIVER, President of Trustee Board. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. D. Johnson, of 434 F. Federal St. motored to Calvert Coun- tries day to visit their parents. Mrs. Regina Dyson, of 703 Drudg Hill Avenue, spent Christmas in Washington, D. C. visiting her mother. DEDICATION OF THE $100,000 Y. M. C. A. BUILDING THE BANK OF NEW YORK Tuesday, January 31st, 8 P. M.: Association Night Reception to all past members, present members and prospective members of Druid Hill Avenue Branch. Addresses by visiting secretaries, including all former secretaries of the local branch. Special Watch Night Service led by Secretary P. A. Goines. Wednesday, January 1st, 3-6 P. M.: Ladies Reception Reception to the ladies of the city, with special invitation to the members of the Y. W. C. A. and other organizations of women. Addresses by Miss Edith Cooper, Mrs. John L. Hitchens and Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson of Wilmington, Del. Wednesday, January 1st, 8 P. M. Dedicatory Service Jas. W. Hughes, Chairman, Presiding Addresses by Mr. J. E. Moorland and others. Dedicatory Prayer, Dr. Wm. Alexander. Presentation of Keys, etc. Thursday, January 2nd, 8 P. M.: Chauffeurs Night. Reception to all the chauffeurs of the city and vicinity. Addresses by Dr. R. W. S. Thomas and Dr. W. Sampson Brooks. Fridzy, January 3rd, 8 P. M.: Organization Night. Lawyer Warner T. McGuinn, Presiding. Special address by one of our leading fraternal men. Greetings from the heads of civic and fraternal groups of the city. Saturday, January 4th, 8 P. M.: Boys Night Reception to all the boys of the city. Musical Concert, with a special address by one of the leading workers among boys. Sunday, January 5th, 8 P. M.: Patriotic Mass Meeting Lawyer C. C. Fitzgerald, Presiding. Special Reception to the soldiers and sailors of the city and the near by camps. Addresses by Messrs. Emmett J. Scott, Harry T. Pratt and one of the leading Jurists of the city. Special Music has been provided for all of the services. EVERY BODY IS INVITED TO THESE SERVICES GET WISE SAVE MONEY FOR NIFTY BOX BACK SUITS TRY HARRY, THE TAILOR Who knows how to make a Real;Box Back 7 SOUTH GREEN STREET DON'T BE MISLED Ready Nade Suits and Overcoats Our Eyeglass Service is a positive guarantee of dependable glasses. Experienced Optometrists for examination, Expert Workmen for producing the proper Lenses and a Skilled Optician for Frame Adjustment. A combined service of practical men. Including Examination of Your Eyes—Our Examination is Careful and Accurate Twelve Years Experience in Baltimore at Your Service OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK J. H. MURPHY CELEBRATES On Christmas day, John H. Murphy, managing editor of the Afro-American, celebrated his 78th birthday at his home 1220 Drudh Hill avenue. During the day many called to express their good wishes and at night the members of his family, their wives and a number of friends gathered in honor of the occasion. The Christmas gathering of Mr. Murphy's family is a custom that has followed for many years. Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Murphy is meeting the four-score mark, he is still hale and hearty and although he has given up the oneous duties of the management of which he is the head, he still comes to his office every morning and spends the larger part of the day. Among those who were present on Christmas night were: Mr. and Mrs. DEDICATION OF THE BUILD Tuesday, January 31st, 8 P.M. Reception to all past major prospective members of D. Addresses by visiting secretaries of the local brass Special Watch Night Se Goines. Wednesday, January 1st, 3-6 P.M. Reception to the ladies of to the members of the Y. Tions of women. Addresses by Miss Edith and Mrs. Alice Dunbar N. Wednesday, January 1st, 8 P.M. Jas. W. Hughes, Chairman Addresses by Mr. J. E. M. Dedicatory Prayer, Dr. W. Presentation of Keys, etc. Thursday, January 2nd, 8 P.M. Reception to all the chaul Addresses by Dr. R. W. S. Brooks. Mr. Howard Cassell, Pres. Friday, January 3rd, 8 P.M. Lawyer Warner T. McGu Special address by one of Greetings from the heads of the city. Saturday, January 4th, 8 P.M. Reception to all the boys Musical Concert, with a leading workers among boys. Sunday, January 5th, 8 P.M. Lawyer C. C. Fitzgerald, Special Reception to the and the near by camps. Addresses by Messus. Emm one of the leading Jurists. Monday, January 6th, 8 P.M. Mr. J. H. Murphy, Sr., Pre Reception to the pastors, the various denominations Addresses by Drs. M. J. N. Coy, P. C. Neal and Geo. I by Dr. William A. Creditt Special Music has been pro EVERY BODY IS INVITED GET WISE FOR NIFTY BEN TRY HARRY, Who knows how to m 7 SOUTH GREEN STREET Ready Nade Suit Our Eyeglass Service is a positive perienced Optometrists for examin the proper Lenses and a Skilled Opti bined service of practical men. Good Glasses As L Including Examination of Your L and A Alexander, Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Warner T. McGunn, Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Horn, Mrs. Henrietta Bourne, Dr. T. Price Hurst, Miss Mabel Bourne, Captain George W. Brown, Mr. George B. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Wrent Murphy, Mrs. George Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Murphy, Jr. Miss Frances L. Murphy, Mrs. Martha Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Hayward, Miss Alma McGunn, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Dr. and Mrs. W. Sampon Brooks and Daniel H. Murphy. WAR HISTORY WAR HISTORY Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people; everyone buys; a trem- ment seller; a great deal; or choice of other 250 pictures; agents making $7 to $28 per day. Send $2 quick for agent's com- pate outfit. **AUSTIN JENKINS CO.** $29 st. St., Washington, D. Q. Ames Memorial M. E. Church Wishes to extend to the public their hearty wish for A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR, and we wish further to thank the public for the most loyal support which it has given to us in the past which has enabled us to begin during this festal season a new era. Having concealed our church debt we launch upon a new future with a program of Social Service to the Community. .... The doors of the Church are open to you the year round and all of its comfortable arrangements, sacred and social services are arranged for you. We solicit continued interest. Sincerely PASTOR, OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF AMES MEMORIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets. Albert J. Mitchell Pastor. Wesley Raiff, See'y Official Board. Xmas Program St. John's A. M. E. Sunday School Special Music Augmented Orchestra Corner Caroline and McBiderry Streets. SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29th, 1918 at 8 o'clock. The program will consist of Songs and Recitations. A cordial Welcome is extended to all. ADMISSION FREE. Rob't. Thompson, Choir Director. W . A. Hall, Supt. Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D., Paston JOHN H. HARRIS Benefit Aged Rally of Old Sunday, Dec. 2 Under the auspices of the B Offort to pay off the entire indebted in the Home: Kindly ret Mrs. Bettie Bell, President Mrs. Elizabeth Custis, Vice Pres. Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, Fin. Sec. Refrehments will be Serve A Sho Christmas Cantata=== SUNDAY, DECEMBER AT PAYNE MEMORI Calhoun and Ragged Rally of Old Folk's Home, Aisle Sunday, Dec. 29th, at 3 P. M. The auspices of the Bishop Johnson Pen- sley off the entire indebtedness on the Heating Home: Kindly return all Envelopes on Cell, President Mrs. Annie Williams, Mell Custis, Vice Pres. Mrs. Fannie I. Johns, Harris, Fin. Sec. Mrs. M. F. Handay, ments will be Served Free to all A Short Program will be Tomas Cantata=== "BABE IN THE M SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29th, at 8 P. M. AT PAYNE MEMORIAL A. M. E. CHUR Calhoun and Laurens Street Benefit Aged Rally of Old Folk's Home, Aisquith St. Sunday, Dec. 29th, at 3 P.M. Under the auspices of the Bishop Johnson Penny Club Effort to pay off the entire indebtedness on the Heating Plant now in the Home: Kindly return all Envelopes on this day. Mrs. Bettie Bell, President Mrs. Annie Williams, Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Custis, Vice Pres. Mrs. Fannie I. Johnson, Treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, Fin. Sec. Mrs. M. F. Handay,, Matron Refreshments will be Served to all Christmas Cantata=== "BABE IN THE MANGER" POSITIVELY A SILVER OFFERING E. Neal, Supt. Miss Ella R. Browne, Directres ..Opening Pub Supt. Mrs. Alma Tho A. Browne, Directress. Rev. C. H. Mur Opening Public Receip J. E. Neal, Supt. Mrs. Alma Thomas, Pianist Miss Ella R. Browne, Directress. Rev. C. H. Murray, Pastor. ..Opening Public Reception.. AT THE FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E. CHURCH Biddle St. near Pennsylvania Avenue. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1919 at 8:30 Sharp SPEAKERS—S. S. BOOKER, Seey Y. M. C. A.; DR. E. MAYFIELD BOYLE, and CARL J. MURPHY, Editor Afro-American. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Refreshments and Supper on Sale. Louis Parsons, Leader. Mrs. B. Holliday, Sec. Rev. L. C. Curtis D.D., Pastor Great Indoor Carnival AT BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH Dec. 23rd to January 6th Musical and Literary Attractions each night. Handsomely Decorated Booths laden with merchandise at market prices Half hour Victrola Entertainment. 20th Century Fortune Telling, Up-to-date Lunches, Suppers and "Snacks," Ice Cream and confectionaries galore. Everything down to the minute. Here will be the place to meet you rfriends and enjoy a fine evening. Tickets for sale by any Bethel Member. MATTER OF PACT CONFERENCE, Robert Sorrell THOUSAND DOLLAR CONFERENCE, John T. Williams, SHIPWRECK CONFERENCE, Jacob Heath PAUPERS CONFERENCE, Edward F. Barnett EARTHQUAKE CONFERENCE, Theodore C. White ROUGH RIDERS CONFERENCE, William B. Hamer NIGHTGALE CONFERENCE, Daniel L. Lee ETHINGIAN CONFERENCE, John L. Hastie DEBT PAYERS CONFERENCE, William Watts LITTLE KID CONFERENCE, George Palmer TURN COAT CONFERENCE, Frederick Johns WIDOWS MITE CONFERENCE, Charles Monroe OVER THE TOP CONFERENCE, Samuel E. Dorsay WILL-BE-FORCEFUL UNIVERSITY, Wm. H. Proctor, GENERAL OFFICERS FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 7th Folk's Home, Aisquith St. 9th, at 3 P. M. Bishop Johnson Penny Club diness on the Heating Plant now turn all Envelopes on this day. Mrs. Annie Williams, Secretury Mrs. Fannie I. Johnson, Treasurer Mrs. M. F. Handay., Matron Free to all Art Program will be rendered "BABE IN THE MANGER" BR 29th, at 8 P. M. AL A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens Street 11 a. m., New Year's Sermon. 12 a. m., Undergrad under auspices of Nautilus. 10 a. m., Bibla Class. Mary H. Smith, Teacher. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. Charles Tolson, Superintendent. Home on campus. Thomas J. Jackson, President. 10 a. m., Align C. R. Leakey. Thomas J. Jackson, President. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. J. W. Woodhous, Supt. 6:06 p. m. Allen C. League. Hutchinson, Pres. 7:06 p. m. The Candle by the Calvert. The Men's Bible Class meets every Sunday morning at 10, 10 o'clock. Riczer, President. M. H. Davis, A. E., B. E., Instructor. THE HOLY LAND A CHRISTMAS CANTATA BY OAK STREET A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL Oak Street above 23rd. HAVE GOOD POSITIONS OPEN FOR TEN (10) BRIGHT GIRLS. To Count and Assort Family Wash. "NO WASHING, STARCHING OR SLOPPY WORK." Ask for Mr. Cousby, Manager. PARKSIDE CHURCH EBENZEER A. W. Montgomery S. Chase, E. St. 11 a. m., New Year's Sermon. 8 p. m., Cantata "Ruth" dramatized under 10 a. m., Bible Class, Mary H. Smith, 2:00 p. m., Sunday School, Charles home - coming and Celebration. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League, Thomas. ST. JOHN'S A. Lexington Rev. M. H. Da. 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor, and Tomorrow. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 6:06 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 7:06 p. m., by the C. The Men's Bible Class meets every S. Rexler, President. M. H. Davis, A. S. MADISON ST. PRESBYTERIAN CH. Maison St. near Park Avenue. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Thomas H. Lee, Ph. D. 3 p. m., Sunday School, George W. Anderson, Clerk Bernard Webb, Supt. AMES, MES, M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Streets. The Community Church with a Commu- 6:20 a. m. Class, Thomas Lane. 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor. 3:30 a. m. $ p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Carata. $ m. Mrs. Anne Thomas and Mrs. Carata by Sunday School, "The First Christie Dorie Dorie, directing, Monday, December 30th, Sunday School Treat Tuesday, December the 1st, Meeting Meetings Services beginning 9 a.m. Launching of the Centenary program. Every person who was formerly a mem ber of the church is invited to return. SHILOH A. M. E. CHURCH 28th and Simpson Streets. Rev. Henry Thomas, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by a Stranger. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. 2:30 p. m. Rev. W. H. Baker, of St. Luke U. A. M. E. Church and congregation. 6:30 A. C. E. League. 8 p. m. Rev. J. G. Martin, P. Watch Meeting night, Prayer Meeting from 9:30 to 10:30; Class 10:30 to 11:30 a short talk by the Pastor. Wednesday nights, Class, Bro. Max Dorsey, Leader. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Ensor street near Monument. M. Sterner, middle school. 11 a. m., M. Sterner, middle school. Washington. 2 p. m., M. Sternary School. 6 to 7 M. Sternary Service. 8 p. m., Sternary by the Pastor and gifts for the year. All are invited. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. R. T. Queen, 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., A.L. C. E. League. Program conducted 2:30 p. m., Mrs. and Mrs. Emma M. Woolford. 8 p. m., Christmas C. m. League, repeated. Come and see the Manger, looks much like the one built nearly two thousand years ago. This Manger will be built by Mr. Manger. The young men of the Manger, and the wigged the Wise Men, will be seen coming. Remember this strange visitor in the heavens, judged those Wise Men between the ages of 12 and 18. The preacher with a banner senior choir will lead the old year out marked, war and oppression leaving the Junior Choir dressed in the new year in, with a banner marked Peace and Freedom approach Victory. D. V. — The meeting will open. M. W. Waters, Superintendent M. Nance Athkins, Pres. League. Mr. J. W. — ooouso Secretary. OAK ST. A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. E. Ford, Pastor. 11 n. m. "Wonderful" Sermon by the Pastor at 2:30 p. m., Class Meeting. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 6:30 p. m., League. 8 p. m., Christmas C. m. Cataby at the Sunday School. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Cemetery Rev. C. Harold Stephan, D.D., Pastor 11 a.m. Special Sermon by the Pastor 2:20 p.m. Sunday School. 4:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Your attention is called to this hour. Your attention is called to this hour. Young people. 8 p.m. Sermon by the Pastor. We welcome all our friends to come to our church. Watch night services Tuesday night. Wm. H. Butler, Press, League. Howard D. Breast, Supt S. S. COME A THE HOLY LAND A C BY OAK STREET A. M. Oak Street SUNDAY, DECEMBER Beautiful and Inspiring SILVER OFFERING Miss Maggie O. Jones, Directeur Mrs. F. O. Frisby, Supt. 8 p. m., Sermon by "Sermon Preached by its Lesson." Watch Meeting Service Pastor will preach, su What of the Night." M. E. CHURCH St. near Charles Stewart, Pastor For auspices of Nautilus A. Teacher, Tolson, Superintendent. B. J. Jackson, President. M. E. CHURCH St. near Pine Davis, B. D., Pastor Project "The Teachings of Yer J. W. Woodhous, Supt. Samuel R. Rutherford, Rev. Choir of St. John's Church. Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. D. Instructor. Rev. Matthias, Williams 11 a.m., Sermon by the H. p.m., Sunday School, 3:30 mom by Rev. Joseph Henry, 11 a.m., Sunday School, 3:30 mom by the Pastor, Don't forget Rally, January 23rd, 1919. Rev. Dr. N. H. B. Cussell of the University of Liberia, at John Wesley. Methodist Church Sunday morning at the public is held. Dr. Ernest Lyon, H. CENTENNIAL METHODIST PAL CHURCH. 10 a.m., Junior School, 10 a.m., Pastor. Sunday School at 2 Epworth League, 5 p.m., 8 p. mom by Rev. Joseph Henry, Union Baptist Church. Monday from 6 p.m. to 9 p. mom day School Christmas Treat. Tuesday 9 p.m., Watch N. members and friends of the cl witness the Mortgage Burning gers are cordially invited to all PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHU Cor. Cathoum and Laurens Str. 8:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise: 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor Christmas at Church 8:30 p. Class Meeting Allen C. E. League. 8:30 p. m. Christmas Cantata "The Birth of Saviour." WEEKLY SERVICES 8:30 p. Monday 8:30 p. Tuesday, Classes 3. 8:30 p. Wednesday, Classes 3. 8:30 p. Friday, Prayer Meeting Official Board. J. R. Ayers, Seey? HOLY TEMPLE Rabors Street near Fremont: Rev. Ida H. Nelson, Pastor Residence 925 Pierce Street 11 p. Sunday School. 4 p. H. Monroe Whyte of the Southern G. Church, will preach, with his s ction. 8 p. Sermon by Pastor: Mrs. Rosa Irving, Church Clerk. THE PEOPLES CHURCH. COR. Orleans and Ann Sts. Rockefeller St. 5 a.m. Prayer Meeting led by M. E. Church and S. and P. Ban. 9 n. m. Class Meeting. 11 a. m. m. by Prayer. 1 a. m. S. m. School. 3:30 a. m. Reception. preach followed by Prayer Meeting by Asbury M. E. Church S. & P. Ban. of Annapolis, Md. 6:30 a. m. Y. League. 8 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor. 8 a. m. Watch Meeting service will begin at school. Clifford Perry, Church Clerk. CALDWELL W. M. D. ZION CHURCH. Spring Street, above Lanvale. W. Edmunds, Md. 11:30 a. m. Preaching. 12 m. Class Meeting. 2:30 p. m. Sunday School. 7:30 p. m. Preaching by the 'aster. Tuesday night, December 31st. Watch Meeting services. 10 p. m. Sermon by Valter. Everybody is welcome to this home-like church. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH R. C. B. Bishop, Pastor. 9:30 m. Union School. Israel Barnes, Joseph Barnes School Brown leaders. 1 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 3:30 p. m., Sermon to the Bands of Baltimore by Rev. Joseph Reason, D. D. Pastor of Zion Baptist Church, accompanied by Union and band, Robert Cornish, Certain. 8 p. m. Sermon by an able divin. P. S.-Union Prayer Meeting will follow the afternoon, sermon. Watch Night services will be held on Tuesday evening beginning at 9 p. m. Sermon at 10:30 p. m., Prayer Meeting following. AND SEE CHRISTMAS CANTATA M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL above 23rd. R 29th, 1918, 8 P. M. Service. Calcium Lights. BIG AT THE DOOR Mass. Miss Mildred Graves, Pianist Rev. R. E. Ford/Pastor. cit ae i ES 5 | a : a Fe ae ee 5 a ce eam KHE AFRO-AMERICAN SS every Saturday at the Afro-American Building, fiw Street, Baltimore, Md., by the Afro-Ameri- fof Baltimore City. J. H. Murphy, Manager. ee el RIPTION RATES—Payable in Advance. ne Year anennnnnnmnnnne-—-$1,50 ; ix Months --.---------------$ -86 a Mires Months ----.22--------9 60 ingle Copy. =----—------~----8 .08 f tho Postotice at Ballimore, Mad, us Becond-clase mattor f. Under the Act of March 2, 1879. ({ UFRIDAY, DEC. 27; 1918. {io your health and happiness, may you live long Lrro-American extends greetings to all, and wishes yand prosperous life. °, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL “you ever looked into a looking glass? “What a hestion,” you say. Perhaps so; but not near so fool- bly, as you might think, and maybe after you have reading this editorial, you will change your mind fooliskness of the question we have asked. ‘ourse you have looked into a luoking glass, so very es-you could not possibly count them, and always Same results. If you were cross, peevish, out-of-sorts pu. looked into the glass, there was the reflection of ssnéss, your peevishness, your out-of-sorts, On the con- you were glad, pleasant, well-pleased, smiling, the glass éll pleased with what you saw there. en you first looked into the glass, everybody was ; everybody was fault-finding; everybody. was cross; ing was going to the deminition bow-wows; nothing ght; everything was wrong. But when you logked the “time, everybody was pleased, everybody was cheerful; dy was bright, cheerful, smiling. Now this is just the F'the-world: you always get back what you give, either If you are bright, cheerful, smiling, the reflection comes to you in the same way. On the contrary, if you are tented, grouchy, ill-tempered, you will find the world xactly the same way. If you are kind and helpful to ; others will be kind and helpful to you; if you are and contemptible the world will look at you in the same ‘Now we are going to commence’ a New Year. Before fread this column again the New Year will be here. What is New Year going to mean to you? Is it going to be sant, agreable, smiling, helpful, promising, or is it going e grouchy, unkind, mean, discouraging? We answer the tion by saying, it is going to be just what you make it, within you to turn the dark, cloudy, dull, rainy days into ing, happy pleasant ones, You are going to get a great of sunshine and happiness out of it if you put a good deal shine and happiness into it, not only into your own lives, Into the lives of others. It is not what the other fellow does makes your world bright,happy and cheerful,but what you ‘And so with the coming of ‘the New Year the Afro- rican expresses the hope that-ail of the three-hundred sixty-five days that are to come to you in the year nine- m-nineteen may be the happiest, the brightest, the . most ‘opeful and encouraging of all the years that have passed, re- embering always that you are going to get out of it just what you put into it. So go now to your looking glass and see what it will reflect to you, and we are positively assured that if you go there smiling you will see the smile reflected in a most pleasing and a greater way. A Happy New Year to All. SHUBUTA MAKES CHRISTMAS GIFT Shubuta,, Mississippi, a little country town of less than 2500 persons lies 120 miles north of Jackson, the capital of the \state. In all of the surrounding Clark County, in which Shu- buta is situated, there are just ten thousand persons, and for “every ten white persons there are nine colored persons. Very few people in this section of the country have ever heard of Shubuta before or cared to learn. The Chickasaw river that is little more than a brook as it runs thru the town, waters’a valley in what is commonly known as the black belt. Like other portions of the South, this valley sends out its pro- duéts of cotton and corn, but as for intelligence, the white peo- “ple have so long held the colored people in the ditch, that as ‘Mi. Washington used to say, they. cannot get out themselves. So far is Shubuta from civilization that news of its happen- ‘ings has to travel 120 miles before it reaches the outside coun- “try. Such a community never hears of. présidential proclama- tions, or pays any attention to them when it does hear. There is only one argument that bears weight with them and that is force. They constitute our American Huns, to whom every- thing else is'a “scrap of paper” except cold steel. ‘What other then this could explain the lynching of two men and two women as a Christmas gift to this nation, what else explains the hanging of the four bodies from the bridge across the Chickasaw, and the terrorizing of innocent neigh- bors. , g Enough has been written against lynching in the press of this country to make the hearts of these men’burn with shame, had they a spark of patriotism, and love of fair play, which unfor- tunately they have not. Negroes in Shubuta are numerous enough to get the right thinking whites on their‘side and drive would be lynchers into the:Chickasaw river to stay until their "thirst for blood is satisfied. ‘n/'The case of the colored sergéant who Killed the motorman ‘and half killed the conductor of an: Anniston, Alabama street | car crew last: week; when they attempted to: Jim Crow him, is “the example‘of thetkinid of argument Southerners will listen to. |» Justa little stiffening of backbone plus organization might (gaakte: the next Shubute, lynching a.double.header in which Spine eR NG dent ee Reg na es Mcriithy ide vst ots aves gtk A GENERAL BALLOU REPLACED Major General Ballou, organizer and commander o* Ml 92nd Division, which includes the major portion of our boys in the army, has been replaced by Major General-------------- ‘As printed under the head of IN THE TRENCHES in last weeks issue‘of the Afro-American, General Ballou took leave of the Division by the memorandum route, in which he noted that his men had been in training only séven weeks before they were assigned a sector IN THE FRONT LINE, WHERE THEY WERE CONTINUOUSLY UNDER FIRE UNTIL THE SIGNING OF THE ARMISTICE. In the last battle of the war, General Ballou remarks that the 92nd boys took all. objectives in the first day’s struggle against rifle, machine gun and artillery fire. On the second day there was no decision, for the order to cease firing came at 11 a.m. He continues: i “The Division Commander, in taking leave of what he con- siders himself justly entitled to regard as his Division, feels that he has accomplished his mission. - His ‘work is, done and will endure. ‘The results have not always been brilliant, and many times were not encouraging, yet a well, organized, well disciplined, and well trained colored Division has been created and commanded by him to include even the last battle and the last shot of the great world war.” So far as the Afro-American has been able to gather from the word of officers and men trained under General Ballou, he had their respect; but never did have their confidence, General Ballow’s attitude on the race question was responsible for that, and Bulletin’ No, 5 always rankled in the hearts of the men under him: © - __Under such circumstances it is remarkable that our boys in spite of their lack of respect for the commander of their Division yet earned his approval in, thé'words, “well organized, well disciplined and well trained.” A REVIEW OF THE YEAR, 1918 See Eee ree re en meee a the 24th Infantry for the uprising a Houston, Over against it ho uttered fan official proclamation against 1yneh- ing, thru Mr. Emmett Seott called conference of altors to mieet in Washington end sent a Negro Corve- /spondent to France. Backing’ up the fine wofk of our oldiors, omeere and other executives, the folks at home distinguished them- selves in the Third and Fourth Liber- ty Loans, ‘The Red Cross Drive, and the War Savings Stamps Campaisn and wherever’ their contributions Wore kept separate from those of th whites, the records show that colored people did their share, A notable ex- Jample ig the local War Work Cam- paign where colored folk went seven teen” thousand dollars over the uote, IN THE INDUSTRIAL FIELD In the field of Industry the wat hag given the colored inan his chance jand the eolored man has made good, im many striking cases. Charles Knight and his gang of riveters dung up a world’s record for ship workers Not long after this came along a gang of pile drivers working at Hog Island fand hung up a pile eriving record. Detroit ‘gives an example of the Kind of change that has taken place dur- ing the year, when the city offical point to 16,000 colored workers nov employed in the shops and factories there at high wages, where before only a few hundred worked. ‘The continuation of te migration of colored folk from the Southland, had ag its sequel the appointment of Dr, George C, Haynes, as director of the Bureau of Negro Eeonomles, whe has applied himself to bringing. abou a hotter understanding between back: ‘and whites in Southern states. THE LEGAL SIDE In the Supreme Court of the land the villainous elty segregation meas: ures were given a Diack eye during the past year, and for good measur the Court of Appeals at Annapolis passed adversely on the same attempt: of white folks to elrcumseribe colored residents. In the state the trial ot John Snowden for murcer of a whit woman celled forth large endeavor on the part of people over the whol state and District of Columbla in orde to get his case botore the Court 0! Appeals where it now rests, ‘The right of the W. B. and A. rail- road to Jim crow colored passenger detwoen here and Washington wa called in question several times dur ing the year, and in the settlement 0 the cases now pending, it is expecte to deal a mighty blow for freedom. EDUCATIONAL OUTLOOK. IN STATE HOPEFUL In the state of Maryland, and thru out the country great strides hav been measured. by the schools. Thi astablishment of the governmen classes in several larger schools Ike Tuskegee, . Howard, Hampton and others, and the S. A. T. C. offering Vocational and college studies to al at government expense have added a impetus to higher education, that wil be felt for the next gencration. ‘The speech of Governor Harting: ton at Salisbury and the energetic 1a hors of State Superintendent Hoftin ton have done the same thing for ed uation in the state of Maryland. ‘Th opening -of high schools (pubile). 5 other ities of the state outside of Bal timore is anv evidence of large pro sresa By contrast. the local schoot syste suffers, The clementary eduicatior | while-sptendla in kind is not attract Jing the number of pupiis that i | should, and the “policy carried ou | with reforence to the -high school «i |perhaps largely résponsible for th% |The high ‘sctiool’ itseif-Is a neglecte institution. : joe CHURCHES IN’ FRONT |. ‘The wnexampied material prospicr ity has manifested ftealt nowhere els | so noticeably ‘as, in the churches. ‘Th ALE Church announced the drive £5 a (Cantenidty Fund. Three colored de ominations, A. MB, A.M. BZ, PREG ha ie ah aaa ee ate and C. M. DB, held meetings looking toward organic union. ‘The Southern Baptists still attempt to come to an agreement and heal the wounds caused by the split a year ago. ‘Asbury, Ames, Sharp St.St Jobn's and Ebenezer Churches freed thom- selves from all indebtedness, and look forward to larger social service. ‘The Independent A. M. E. Church entered its new building. ‘The church tito among Catholles has been enriched by the appointment of Father J. H. Dor- sey, one of the four colored priests in the country to the parish of St. Mon- ica. Boginning with the $12,000 rally of Bethel Church last Spring church rallies entered a new phase. The out- come of the $33,000 effort is being watched with more than local interest. ELKS SHOW UP WELL In the Fraternai_world, the year has scen the eplit of the Odd Pellows, the second largest organization among colored. people, the settlement of difference between white and colored ike, and the adverse decision render- ed against colored Shriners by Georgia Courts, : "Worthy of special notice ocaly i the progress shown by the Pythians ana ike In dhelr new homes, This latter organization in ite annual con Yention in Baltimore last. summer fade an unusually favorable Impres- sion. ' PERSONAL MENTION ‘he selection of two colored men ais assistants to cabinet omcers, the re flection of Judge Terrell to the Mun ‘elpal bench in the Distrlet of Colum- bia, the election of Negroes tothe legislature in several states and tho offer to Di. DuBois of the Captain's Commission indleate tho large. valve that is put on personal worth, "We fre rising” there 1s no doubt about Jt Surely and slowiy headway is made, and the work goes on. ‘Under the neading “In Memoriam," the ety Is the poorer for the loss of sterling cltizens like. Wm, 3. Daly Rev. D. P. Seuton, W. IL Bishop, Dr RH, Johnson, Rev. P. W. Worthan and Alfred #. Pitts. Smiles and Chuckles. INFORMATION WANTED By Capt. Ray W. Berdeav, Co. D., 220th Eng, Camp: Humphrey, Va. ‘White officer (to colored non-com.) —What ix that soldier's designation, private or private first, class? Colored non-com. (to offleer)—| Does you mean his name, sah, or what T thinks he is? Short Tether—wWite—Oh, Doctor, Benjamin seems to be wandering in his mind, Doctor (who knows Benjamin— Don’t trouble abouth tat—he can't Bo far—Medical Pickwick. HARDLY THE THING “Bridget, make some noodle soup for dunch.” “How do you make it?” “Don't you know how to make noodle soup? Use your head.” Sald_ tho Other Girl—"Hasn't she beauti€ul hair?" ea ‘How light it is, It dazzled me." “ell, she can switeh it off.’—Bos- ton ‘Transcript. DANGEROUS KNOWLEDGE Sergeant—The Meutenant seems to treat you better than the rest of the platoon. : “Private—Yes) I used to know hisa! in ‘clvil dite—end he was henpecksd. That's Diffcrent—Lawyer—I cannot take your, case. Circumstantial. evl- dence ts so strong against you that i would be impossible to prove your in- nocense. 3 Prigoner'—But {I am’ not ‘innioeen(; ramigulie FO? : Lawyer--Oh! ‘Then maybe I can clear you.—Washington Star. New Forh—"Now, gentlemen of the jury." began the old lawyer. Hearing a cough trom his. partner, he stopped’ abruptly. “I bes pardon. Now, ladies and gontlenien ofthe jury!"—Kaiisas City Journal, | LIEUT. GEQRGE A. GRIFFITHS Formerly Paso ofS, Many Fscapal Church whe acgave! © TRENCH NEWS. #8. 2 Pyne er MAKES REPORT. preparation and revision. This re- port is now in press and,will:be avail- able for distribution inthe’ near fu- ture. ‘LYNCHING cAmone, the, ireumtances ais. closed by Dr, Dillard's investigation,” says the Secretary, “was the fact that ule exodus of Negro workers had been the largest where lynchings and other forms of race friction had been the greatest.” | Later reports from | the field indicate that such evils are r2- tarding the efforts of the ‘Department of Labor to allay iabor unrest and to aisetibute properly the labor supply throughout he South. — - “While the functions of the Da- partment do not extend to recom- mendation of specific means for deal- ing with this menace, and while its correction lies wholly with the sevo:- al states, it seems proper to point out that it is a constant cause of unrest and that itis making harder the work ‘of the Department oF Labor to In- ‘erease the efficiency of Negro wage- earners by improving thelr conditions, It is a duty to polut out the effects of such evils and to state that only its total abolition will serve to replace unrest with contentment. In the ful- filiment of this duty me Department urges universal assistance in pro- moting cooperation between tho races for the harmonizing of thelr relations ‘and for the vigorous and unfailing en- forcement of the law.” Subscribers to Red Cross Memberships ‘The following persons subseribed to ined Crovs memberships at the Afro-At erican bout whlch sag In barge of Mlss ‘Bona, Wesiington: ae. truly Hacehott, 28% WP. Zim wee, Me, Je LL Aurpisy Bilge 2. Mackall Mrs, ‘Tlbert, Bi Mary. Osborne Catherine Johnsen, Miss Lsart Johnson, Miss trone Jotinson, Mrs. Plorevee Bet pelt, 10n Lane, Ales Anita. 1. Wiki ie Georo Murphy, Are Virgina foned,"atrs, Comelia Crees, Hoe, Ra. Green, The AcrorAmerican Co, irs, Bes lop, ates, Jol W. Duvage, Mc. George ttomter, ire, Pearl White, ny Eda Washington, Biss Blable €. Bourne Airs ary F Handy, Ne Mary Wks, ie Danlel W, Lee, Airs, Henrietta, Davage, fh ‘Theodore White, Me. George Coop- . Sty Misw Geneviove Guynh, Ar’ Wat- cr Everson, Dr. albert 0, Rell Bf. Hobert. "Thompson, Mr. Goorge L. ule bum, Ars, Lucinda Foote, De. W. Wine ses, Rev. For, Mev. Mr Hl, Davis, Mt. Whim ©. MeCard, 38f. Willa 2eoberts, Sir James W. Hughes, Ba. STughes, Ar Warner ‘T. BeGulnn, Mra Warnar ‘7. MeGuinn; Prot. John W, allen, ale, dsaae jiaesiiine: By Corp. Robert H. Ratiitt, Hdars. tnd Prov. Rest, Camp Hancock, Ga. ‘A Nezro yoldier, desiring a "pase, spied the teutenant in tho: orderly tent and going in saluted him. “Suh, ean I have a pass to Augusta tonigit?” Before tho lieutenant could answer, the top sorgeant put in, "Say, don't you know enough to speak to your top sergeant before you address tho Heutenant?” The soldier turned around to the top with “Good mawning, sergoant:” Miss E, Mason, of 1607 Division St. Ws spending the holidays in’ Wilmington, Del Mz. and Mrs. Jas. Alford, of 444 W. Bidille “St, motored to Calvert County, Christmas day’ to visit their father ‘and mother. MAKES $655 GIFT TO “x” St. Louis, Mo. Dec. 24.—In’ the rally for funds for the new Y. M. C. A., Mrs. A. E. Malone of Poro College sent ‘her personal check for $655. This together. with the $5000 previous- ly given by the Malones makes a totel of nearly six thousand dollars. : fo fee H NO ENTANGLING ALLIANCES By Pvt. B. Larz Newton, 8th Co, 162 D. B., Camp Upton, N. ¥. ‘A colored recruit who was being! mastered in Wwas’asked jokingly by an officer i¢ he was jnarried, The reply. Wak "No." ‘Then the officer ‘queried: “Js your wife married?” es! “Nob-to: me,” mister,’ A MESSAGE TO THE PHARAOHS ("Loose him and Jet him g0.”— Tobn 11.44.) By Lucian B. Watkins Behold, you trample, as you plod, Beneath your heel hate-iron-shod, ‘A man—whose sorrow troubles God— “Let him go!" There will be plagues, wars will not coase,— There will be no eternal peace “rill he you hold has found, retease— “Let him go!” Rach ddomful kingdom—throne and crown— Built’ on the lowly, fettered down, "Let him go!” Naught but a name is Liberty, Naught but a name—Democracy, Till love has made each mortal freo— “Let ima go!" “Loose him! He has his part to play In Life's Great Drama, aay by day— He has his mission, God's own way.— “Let him go!” “Loose him!" such is your master role, Such js your trlumpn and your goal: Such is the saving of your soul— “Let him go!” LUCIAN B. WATKINS, Former Sergeant. First. Cinss, Med. Dept, U.S, A. BOYS OF 808 FOUGHT LIKE DEMONS ‘Sgt. Maj. John M. Johnson, head- quarters Co.” 808. Pioneer Infantry writes to his mother, Mrs. Julius C. Johnson, 1234 iting St, that he ts in the best of health and still having some wonderful experiences. He hnas been close enough to the battle Tine not 10. need newspapers to tet him that the boys fought like demons. He asks his mother to write as often as possible as lotters from home al- ways bring rays of sunshine. CLOTHES. ARE PLEN'- FUL IN FRANCE Prvt, Howard Miler, Supply Co. 808 Ploneer Infantry, in a letter to his mother, Mrs. Sarah Biller, 108 Perry’ St, says that the boys are en- oving ali the comforts as they have Plenty of elothes and good shoes and boots. He sends his regards to all of his friends and says that he hopes ty eq them real soon, HAS RECOVERED PROM WOUNDS Mrs. Jane Rasin, 1815 MeCulloh St. recoived a letter from her son, Sort Levi B. Rasin of Company 3,” s72na Infantry dated November "36, in which he atated that he had entivaly recovered from the wound in his neck, which he roceived in tho big Grive in Soptember. He sends. is regards to Capt. Spencer of the old First Separate Co. and t0 all of his friends. 92nd DIVISION FIRES 1AST S08 IN GREAT War Vice President Pickens of Morgan College has recently received a. letter from B. Bverett Lane Co. B 325 Field Signal Corns, in which he said ‘that the boys were just boginning to rea‘: that the great war is over and tat they made a wonderful triumph. The 42nd Division were among those who fired-the last shot and were advaue- ing when the hostilities ceased. He further staftd that droves ‘of ‘Allied prisoners were fling back fro: the frontier and many were thin ard broken from being underfed wate working under the hard Hun tas’ ‘masters. Prt. Lane says that the hoys are asking on all sides, ‘when are we £9- ing home?” He clams that the bry Who did not see oversea duty his missed a wonderful experience, In h:s letter to the Viee President Prvt. Laie enclosed a contribution to the Morgan Fund, HAS CROIX DEGUERRE, TWO ‘WOUND CHEVRONS AND ONE SERVICE CHEVRONS Sergt. Pinckney, 372 Infantry writes to the Bditor of the Afro-American siving advice to the. girls the boys left. behind. Be “says that the gir's ‘who--have ‘other fellows.-had. better look as ‘the “boys, inay(bo'-higimeyjany: day now. He says; in’ addition ‘thst the girls had better learn Fréngh It they desire to converse with the boys on thelr return, as’the: boys speak the language very fuentiy. Sergt. Pinckney has won the Cfolx de Guerre with Palm, two wound @hevrons. and one chevron. for “six shonthé pversesservite.”.-” ‘Continued from Page One, ‘LYNCHING GREETING JFRIDAYs:DEC./27, A918. 2" ‘WEBB In sua but Joving remembrance ote eear husband soln i Wend. Jt; oy ater life. six month ago June 19. 1918." Gone but not forgotten. June 19, U)gem on whien Tr tesled Jago longer at my se Fae eeejce 7 love to follow Bre cre shall be my guide When the ano of death shalt call me Wien tet dour huswand on the. ay. Se ing wife: MARY WEBB, aap withnington be Camden, X. J. WANTED 70 RENT—A_ couple. dee giro to rent first or second floor flat, te SOSEPKE, Pave street between 6 and 7p. m, any day. Bring this advertise mane th ou. .JOHNSON—In loving. remembrance o¢ a Seen stele Hohmann, ho d= Porotttnis ie gis Seam a, De Eigis. Pat fot sco ner cle | f Peould noe say good-bye ag eetloving sistel BLORENCE BAR. ay MINNESS—in loving remembrance of my beloved husband and our father, Joli WW. Blinnes, Who passed away one year ago today Januery 1, 1918. Beer ig the grave where my husband Is ‘Sweet 1s the momory which never shalt fade Sleep on dear husband and tale your rest God rook you home He thot It Best. On the hillside: softly sleeping Far away from care and pain Father rest In Jesus keeping ‘TIM the day we meet again. i Raiso him Jesus to Thy bosom From this world of sin and woos g Let him felel ‘Thy arms about him Let his soul Mind sweet repose, CAUTIONS—In foving remembrance of my dear husband, Perry Cautions, who en- tered ho rest six months Ago, Jone 18 1918, [fear no foe with Thee at hand to less is have no weight and tears no bitterness wwnere Is death's sting? Where grave thy victory? [ trlumph still If Thou abide with me, Hold then Thy cross before my closing eyes sing Cows tho gloom and point me to Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows’ flee In life, n death, O Lord, abide with me, ‘By his wife, Mrs, MAMIE CAUTIONS ‘MASKIN—In remembrance of my dcar uncle, J, W. Maskin, who departed this Iife, October 11, 1916, We: miss lslm, our homme fy vaeant without tim, words ean not express. Wo misy Uice from thy place Acshadow o'r our life iy cast. We miss the sunshine of thy face We miss thy kind and willing band Thy fond and earnest care Our home i dark without thee We miss thee everywhere, By hig nephew, JAMES £, GRANT, St. North East, Md: FORTUNE—In foving remembrance of my dear father, Richard Fortune, who departed this life Decomber zich, 1910 nino years #60. Happy. hiome we ouce enjoyed How sweet the inemory still Bue deuth tw loft a vacant chair. Thiy world can never All, Roses may whither, leaves fade und die Guers may forget you dear Lather But never will L ‘ils daughter, DAISY FORTUNE, ASELLER—in loving remembrance of our deat mother, Ellen Keller who de parted this lif two years ago, Decem- ber 25th, 1935. ‘The month of Decgmber once more ix here ‘the saddest month of all the yeur Because It took from us away ‘Our dear mnotlier two yeurs ayo tolay. ‘Thore ts a land tar away Wwuere moter hes gone to dvoll Wiel all the blessed sainty of heaven She vald to us carewell OF course we miss our mother dear Bue slie was Uou's own cholco Bue Wo can go to her some day And 4a heaven with her relolee By her devoted children FLORENCE GOSNELL ANNIE BENTLY SOUN KELLER ERNEST KELLER ‘and grandmother, JANE WALKER, TERRELL—In sad but loving remetn- brance of my sister, Sullle A. D. Terrell. who departed this life two years ago, Dev ceinber 28, 1918, “Tis not the tears at. the moment shed When wie cold earth has just been thrown o'er her. 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AFRO HAS NEW DEPARTM'THEAD Several Changes in Afro For New John H. Murphy, Jr., for the past eleven years teacher of machine practice and woodturning in the Colored High School, has resigned to accept the position as head of the Job Printing and Publishing Department of the Afro-American. Mr. Murphy begins his new duties with the first of the year. For some time the unusual volume of business connected with the job printing and publishing side of the Afro-American Company has demanded the separation of this phase of the work into another part of the plant where it will have rooms to itself. In their own direction it has expected that this will be accomplished in space for the expansion of the news paper work and job work, that is so badly needed. With the addition of a new Model S linotype machine at the cost of $2800, the Afro-American Company now has two linotype machines. The new one was installed two weeks ago, and already is in full operation. One of these machines will be available part of the time for job composition. This new arrangement will give Baltimore the largest and best equipped colored printing plant in the whole United States, managed by private capital. As a further evidence on the part of the "Afro" to render the best possible service, and as a forerunner to a ten page newspaper that is to come, beginning shortly the Afro-American will begin column to its pages, making eight columns on each page instead of seven columns. This means that the Afro will be able to print each week 41 columns of news instead of 56, and is equivalent to the addition of a whole new page of printed matter. In size and make-up it will remind our readers of the Washington Herald and the Boston Herald, white dailies. How much of an improvement this will be, readers of the "Afro" will judge for themselves. All of these additions and changes are aimed to render better and quicker service for the thousands of patrons who give the Afro-American the privilege of serving them. GETTING READY TO WEL- The committee appointed by Governor Harrison to supervise the arrangement of welcoming the soldiers on their return from France met at Mosses Park on North Eutaw street, last Friday and appointed sub-committees to carry on the work. Preparations were also made for a public meeting after the holidays at which the governor will make the principal address. The executive committee consists of the following: L. Gaines, George P. Breese, Mason S. 14a, James Fitzcaird, Mason A. Hawkins, M. J. Say, Juniper Gray, Charles E. Stewart, H. M. gross, secretary; George A. Watty, E. H. Cambridge, J. H. Nutter, Kondieke; E. H. Antipolis and F. E. Clemens, Cumberland. SANTA AT PROVIDEST Mysteriously equipped with a real rubber tired motor truck instead of his famous reindeers and sleigh, Santa Chase drove into town from Ancra Armed County and stopped at Provident Hospital Monday. Where he came from nobody knows, but the Afro-American man in looking at the good things that were taken from the truck into the Hospital got a glimpse of vegetables, and what looked like preserves and jellies. The truck had Annapolis mud on the wheels, but other than this the old gentleman was sufficiently camouflaged to avoid detection. ```markdown ``` Little Lloyd Butler, who is the quietest of youngsters except when he is out on the streets at the end of the week calling Afros, is the winner of the Afro-American Christmas Contest for boys and girls between the ages of six and sixteen. As the result of this contest Lloyd becomes the proud possessor of a pair of ball bearing roller skates of the equivalent. Besides this he takes down in cash, the tidy sum of $3.35 in exchange for the coupons he has accumulated in the past seven weeks. These coums predicted last week that the contest would be close and I was for right in the heels of Lloyd came Leroy Wilson with 558 coupons, 17 less than the Churnon Mallory made a great effort and stood third with 558 coupons. Among the girls little Nell Johnson, another quiet but very active newseller cushed in 180 coupons with Allegra Mussenden second with 175. John Chase made the best show among the adults, who wished to take advantage of the issuance of coupons for extra papers sold and cashed in 1175 coupons. Many of the newsies, who wanted their money for Christmas came in last Monday and redeemed their coupons. Money for the others is waiting for them, and it is expected that between this and the annual treat that will be announced next week, all will have drawn their money. A full list of contestants will be 'Over the Top' to Be Fine Affair --- "Over the Top," to be given at Al-Laugh's Theatre Friday, December 27th, for the benefit of the orphans being cared for in the Church, this certain to be the greatest social event of the season as well as the biggest charitable event. Already boxes and orchestra seats have been secured by the church, and an interested in interest, and endorsed whatever has been for the social and charitable uplift of institutions doing the work as this institution just mentioned, institution, located on the corner of Cause and Forest streets, he would find over two hundred tots ranging from 5 to 15 years, happy, well, and in the best of spirits, reflecting what is and must be the nature of the campaign. The Campaign Committee and the Citizens' Committee handed together for the success of the campaign to raise $10,000 in material for the cause, to raise this amount and to be congratulated in securing the efforts and so of means a musical play as this breezy, funnelful and sparkling program will raise the Wilson building the orchestra. "Over the Top" is an up-to-the-minute musical play which is produced with a cast of $0 persons headed by Richard E. Watkins, the late comedian of the Rufus Rustus Company; Mr. Lewis Murray, Sergeant Ernest I. Johnson of the Howard University Radio Detachment Unit; Miss Alice Wilson, Miss Alice Wilson; Prominent in the supporting cast of $0 persons are Misses Bessie Jefferson, Misses Caroline Cromwell, Misses Cecilia Conner, Theresa Hicks, Misses Brown and Mrs. Irene Wilson. Mosses, Cornelius Levi, Cliffon Cross, Henry Thomas, Maxen Bernard, Theodore Bernard, Musses Bertha James, Vivian Hall, Mary Williams, Benzie Lane, Rachel Crowner, Alma Crowner, Ethel Travers, Mildred Miller, Alma Francis, Gladys Honderson, Gladys Holliday, Musses Whitney, Anderson and Gray. Mosses, Clark, Fenwick and Peck. Many boxes have already been secured prominent among whom are Mr. and Mrs. Levi K. Murray, Mira Labaster, The Charles Woodland, Mr. Carles Jennings. A 'feature of the 'over the Top' performance will be a victory dance at the Lyric which begins at 11.30 p. m. and continues until 2:30 a. m. Extra tickets will be sold a theatrical at a reduced rate for those attending the performance. Music furnished by the Regent Orchestra under Prof. Paul Harris. DEEDS Emma Bartels to Ernest Frome & wife n s. Cross St. near Leadenhall. Gr. 42. Jessie Dudley to William C. McCardell n w s. Laurens St. near Division, 1353 McCardell. Gr. $4.59. Joshua Northern and wife have bought from Adolph Kres the property at 1403 McElderry St. MORTGAGES Henry Dubois to Mutual Benefit D. & S. A. $1200. J. Logan Thomas to Thomas K. Smith. $1500. Same to Tile Guar SHORT RELEASE OF MORTGAGES Alcace Hooper true to Trustees of Sentenint M. E. Church of Balto. --- Mrs. Madelaes Thornton and Mrs. Bertha Mae Fuller, both of Williamsport, have been in the city for the past year. Mrs. Mae Fuller, a laughter and sister, respectively, Mrs. Ela B. Thomas of Huntington, W. Va., also been in the city attending the memorial of W. Wright, Mrs. Ela B. Wright, Mrs. W. Wright. They were the guests of Mrs. Edward E. S. Wright, 1237 Division street. Mrs.艾 Campbell, formerly of Chicago, now of this city, and Mrs. Minnie Barnett of Division street have just returned from New York where they attended the welding of Mrs. Martin McKenny. THE ROCOLIA EMPLOYMENT AGENCY V. M. Weeden, Manager C. M. Cornish, Business Manager 1206 Etting St. Baltimore, Md Help Furnished Private and Public Cooks, house maids, waiters, waitresses, nurses, parlor maids, laudresses and day work. Office hours: 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. Saturday: 9 to 12 noon 1 DAY AND NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY 1651 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Modern and Scientific Equipment together with expert workmanship enables us to produce finished pictures by day or night that cannot be equalled. Thoroughly satisfied customers are brought us repeat orders every day. Special attention to enlarging and artistic framing. Open daily from 8 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Miss Hilda F. Tutunan, Receptionist F. Victor Wright, Operator F. G. Lane, Prepistr. THE AFRO-AMERICAN The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association. At Home, New Year's Day, January 1, 1919, from 3 to 6 p. m., at the New Building, 1619. An excellent program presented. The honor of your presence is requested. Refreshments available. Perry and Blake PORO BEAUTY PARLOR Hair Culture and Fascial Massage. We specialize on short and stubborn hair. We are also prepared to teach the system at our Parlor. 336 ROBERT STREET. Phone: 1102-J. Don't wait until your cold develops Spanish Influenza or pneumonia. Kill it quick. HILLS CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form—sale, sure, no opiates—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Money in 10 days. The gentleest hose Red tow with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Telephone Mad. 2276 or 22705 A LMOSUNE CAR FOR HIRE Carey and Callumn Garage BROOKS PARKER MILE, JENNIEFORD BEAUTY PARLOR Hair Dressing, Manicuring and Mass- saging. Hours 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. 1000 N. CAREX STREET. ICE CREAM PLAIN $1.10 PER GALLON 24 BLOCKS HARLEQUIN $1.40 HICKS IOE CREAM CO., 1305 ARGXLE AVENUE 538 CREENWILLOW STREET Baltimore, Md NURSE MRS. K. EMMIEZE, Registered Mid-wife and Nurse 1024 E. Fayette St. Prompt Service. Phone Wolfe 3143-3. October 19th. 3mo Phone Wolfe 5967-J. MRS. JOSEPH G. LOCKS, JR. Funeral Directress and Embalmer 1302 Jefferson St. near Central Ave. Will give the best and most neat tous service will furnish prices for you. Will carry gifts for all occasions. Not connected with any other firm. Immediate service, day or night. JOHN A. BISHOP Funeral Director & Embalmer 1197 DRUID HILL AVE. O. 4 1 Phone Mt. Vernon 854 W. A. RILEY ... Shaving Parlor ... 1537 Penna. Av., near Mechen PRICES REASONABLE Don't forget to Visit 616 Laureus St., near Drudr Hill Ave. Fine confectionaries, cigars and chocolate, soft drinks, and everything good to eat. Open all night. Phone Mad. 8398-J. CHARLES A. CHASE 942 DRUID HILL AVE Confectionery and Ice Cream Partier Dealer in Gardiner's Best Ice Cream. All Flavors, Harriquil Blocks, Sodas and Sundes, Fancies, Finger Pies, Soft Puffies, Cigarettes, Parties and Entertainment served. Phone, M. Vernon 465-8. CHARLES W. WESLEY PIANOS AND ORGANS Tuned Repaired and Polished THE OLD RELIABLE 20 Years Experience 1316 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Madison 465-8. TRY MRS. PRESS' ORIENTAL FACE POWDER DANDY HAIR POMADE DANDY FOOT EASE Course given in Hair Work and Diploma Verified MRS. A. M. PRESS, HILL AV 440W Guaranteed First Class Work...Save a dollar by buying at Wilkins' old reliable shoe store. I guarantee to sell you strictly all leather shoes. ELITE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Terms $1.00 to $2.00 in advance. Mrs. Estelle Mason, proprietress 526 W. Lee St. Phone St. Paul 7493. Cooks, Waitresses, Nurses and General House Work, White and Colored, Male and Female Days Work. MME. JENNIE FORD BEAUTY PATIOR Hair Dressing, Manicuring and Mani- After having your hair treated with Madam C. J. Walker's wonderful hair grower which is guaranteed to make your hair grow and stop it from falling out I will teach you the course of Hair Growing. Madison 7552-J. Hair Culture and Fuscal Massage We specialize on short and stubborn hair. We are also prepared to teach the system. To make big money selling lacassian Pertumes, High der, Cold Cream, Spices, Extracts, Medicines, etc. Terms and der, Cold Cream, Spices, Extracts, Medicines, etc. Terms and LACASSIAN CO., DEPT. 507, ST. LOUIS ...JOHN H. TOADV. 142 W. HILL STREET The Up -To-Date Undertak Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and can cooks for $3.00 can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates not come to see him, just call South 422 or South 396 Y. Mt. Verpon 5138 or 5968 142 W. I. 826 Dru PORO BEAUTY PARLOR 536 Robert St. Madison 1102 J. MADAM M. C. JENKINS Scientific Hair Culturist PORO SYSTEM used exclusively Hair Growing a Specialty 614 PITCHER STREET Your business solicited. SATISFYING RELIEF FROM LUMBAGO SATISFYING RELIEF FROM LUMBAGO 1303 PRESSMAN ST. Is it the quantity, no it is the quality at the most prices. Money, or no money see me first. Bodies tra from Hospitals to Homes, and from Homes to any place either by Rail or Water, free of charge. Baby funes Carriages or Limousines, complete with Casket for $10 forget, Money or No Money, see me first. Limousines and Carriages for weddings, parties and Phone Madison 1934 Sloan's Liniment has the punch that relieves rheumatic twinges This warmth-giving, congestion scattering circulation-stimulating remedy penetrates without rubbing right to the aching spot and brings quick relief, surely, cleanly. A wonderful help for external pains, sprains, strains, stiffness, headache, lumbago, bruises. Is it the quantity, no it is the quality at the most reprices. Money, or no money see me first. Bodies try from Hospitals to Homes, and from Homes to any place either by Rail or Water, free of charge. Baby funes Carriages or Limousines, complete with Casket for $10 forget, Money or No Money, see me first. Limousines and Carriages for weddings, parties and Phone Madison 1084 Phone: Madison 5361 EDWARD RINGGOLD NEVER EDWARD RINGGOLD With James H. Dennis for the past eight years. William to announce that he has entered the business of FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALME And will give to all best and most courteous service to Carriages to Hire for All Occasions. 1463 NORTH CAREY NEAR GOLD Get your bottle today-costs little means much. Ask your druggist for it by name. Keep it handy for the whole family. The big bottle is economy. Sloan's Liniment Kills Pain. WHAT DID SHE DO? MRS.ROBERT A. ELLIOT Funeral Directress and Embalmer 506 ROGERS AVENUE, NEAR HILLEN BRANCH OFFICE: 2109 DRUID HILL AVENUE Phone Mt. Vernon 4528 IMMEDIATE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT I a msole proprietor of this business and am not in partne with anyone. NOAH'S HAIR DRESSING Price Me. If your dealer can supply you send to us. Products substitutes. Manufactured by NOAH PRODUCTS CORP, RICHMOND, VA. Mine. M. A. HUNTER'S Modern Electrical Hair Dressing Parlors and School of Prompt Service Day and Night FUNERALS FROM $75.00 UP CARRIAGES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Office and Residence, 578 W. Biddle Street Phone: Mt. Vernon 2578 1324 DRUID HILL AVE. Try my Hair Grower and Straightener 25c. per Box. Manicuring, Straightening, Combines made up. Diplomas Awarded. Phone: Madison 4640-W. GRAYSON'S ..Beauty Parlor.. 1828 Penna. Ave. Hairdressing, Massaging, Manicuring' Etc. Hours 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Phone: Madison 3708-W. 1631 DRUID HILL AVENUE Will furnish funerals at a price that will suit you. Polite Courteous and Expert attention guaranteed Carriages for all occasions Open day and ni THE WHITE SWAN HAIR-DRESSING ROOMS Mme. GEORGE H. CARTEER Bacup treatment, Shampooing, Hairpuffs, braids made to order, Facial Massaging and Manturing—Hair straightening a specialty. My master service is with my McTreaty Studio. I am also the Madame Walker's. I will treat you with the same. Hair goods on sale. QUALITY BALL SOME PEOPLE PREFER QUALITY, OTHERS LOOK AT PRICES. I CAN SUT YOU. MY PRICES MAKE IT EXPENSIVE TO GO ELSEWHERE WHEN IN NEED OF AN UNDERTAKE. 1914 BRUID HILL AVENUE Mad. 2602-W. Will call if you desire OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHER Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker In Prices JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER HIGH CLASS--COMPLETE ..HAIR DRESSERS.. BUT ONLY ONE ..POINDEXTER.. EXPERT MANICURING AND MASSAGING 833 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone: Mt. Vernon 522 M. JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER HIGH CLASS- COMPLETE $75-FUNERALS-$75 Including handsome hearse and five carriages. Also beautif ket, any shade, outside case, embalming the body, advertising funeral, opening grave. six pairs of gloves, door creep, superb obe, chairs, podestals, candles, cannelabra, oil for 538 Dolphin St., Bet; Division St., and Penna. av SHIPPING FUNERALS COMPLETE $25.90 and $59.90 CHAPEL MORGUE NEVER CLOSE D Including handsome hearse and five carriages. Also beautiful casket, any shade, outside case, embalming the body, advertising funeral, opening grave, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, superb obe, chairs, podestas, candles, candelabra, all for 538 Dolphin St., Bet, Division St., and Penna, aveo. SHIPPING FUNERALS COMPLETE $25.90 and $59.90 CHAPEL MORGUE NEVER CLOSED There are so many so-called hair growers on the market, a large number of which are nothing more than perfumed grease. It is no wonder people get discouraged and lose faith in all hair tonics. In hair tonics, you need to be sure and get a remedy of proven merit. Soeby Quinade is a highly medicated poudde that has stood the test of time. It is a real scalp food; it stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long hair. UNCLE SAM NEEDS OUR MEN FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY PORTS SYSTEM BY LONDON MIDL Quinade is the invention of an expert chemist and is made under the supervision of an experienced registered pharmacist. It makes the hair soft and smooth and easy to put up in the style desired. Quinade is used from the use of Quinade it is necessary to shampoo the scalp about every two weeks with Seeby's Quinaseap. Quinaseap is made entirely out of pure vegetable oils, principally coconut oil, and is a thorough cleanser. Quinaseap lathers very freely. It leaves the hair soft and fuzzy and imparts a refreshing feeling to the scalp unequalled by any other shampoo. Do not accept any substitute, but insist on gettin' Seeby's Quinade and Seeby's Quinaseap, asking for them by the full name. Price is 25 cents each. If your drugstore or articles ask him to obtain them, for you from his wholesaler or send us the price and we will mail them to you. Write to Seeby Drug Co. 79 East 130th street, New York City. Let the Poro System TAKE CARE OF YOU --- RD HAPPENINGS Dec. 22—A grand rally Waters A. M. E. Church Considering the inclement the services were largely our pastor preached inspiring sermon in His Name he called as usual, went with $115.71 for the day. joseph-Waters, Robert Bent- toll-Butler have been muster- are home again. as Bentley and Mrs. Eliza- ware quietly married on last day. a Green had the pleasure of red visit from three of her Annie Illuills, of Philadel- Lula Furnis and daughter, baby Joseph, of Chester, and Johnson, of Fairmount, Mrs. two sons in France in the George Bentson and Oscar Benton from home in Salem, N. J., for days. Mrs. Sara S. Stiles is also spend the holidays with her par and Mrs. L. D. Bantum. Mrs. Arts spent the week-end in Prof. M. D. Earle, to represent the School, gave a brief tour of the Easton High School and girls. He has promanother visit as we are anxious more of this great undertaking us so much to Maryland, especial County. Josephine Stepping and William are on the sick list. WS FROM CAMBRIDGE Bridge, M. Dec. 22—The Odd Pete and the School have celebrated their 50th anniversary, at the Samaritan Hall, on December 18th. Addresses delivered by Prof. Stephen H. Long, of Maryland, who is also superintendent of schools in Worcester county. Dr. Thompson, and Mr. N. K. Holey, H. M. St.Clair acted as banquet guests. The banquet was an elaborate, entertaining. John Driver is spending the hole with his daughter, Maggie T. Morgan, Ms. of the University of Chicago. Charles Chase, a student superintendent, received his honorable degree and is now at his home in this city, and Mrs. Emory Brown, of Salisbury, spent the holidays with their daughter, Mrs. George St. Clair. Lawrence Cooper, U. S. Navy, spent a days with the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of High Street. Mrs. Ida Taylor, of High street entered at dinner Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Ella Nutter, of Philadelphia, Rev. and Mrs. M. A. Thompson. Nellie Gillis, Miss Ella Hill and Mrs. Jackson. Miss Hattle Jackson of Pine street entrained at dinner Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Ella Nutter of Philadelphia, Rev. and Mr. M. A. Thompson, Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Sockley and Mrs. Taylor. Christmas Day services were held at Vaughn M. E. Church at 5 o'clock Christmas morning conducted by Rev. Josiah Sutter. A beautiful cantata will be rendered by the children of Waugh Sunday School on December 24th. Mr. Joseph Slater and Mr. Leon Henry of Dover State College are home for the holidays. The Free Will Offering Club of Waugh Church gave a birthday reception at the church Thursday evening which was very largely attended. They made their annual report Sunday evening. Mrs. Ileen Sampson presented the trustees $3. Messrs. John P. Driver, W. B. Water and Benjamin Jennifer made responses to behalf of the church. The band filled four large engagements this week at Dover, Del. Seaford, Del. Salisbury and Berlin. Mrs. Emma Johnson, who was called home on account of the illness of her sister, Mamie Allen, after a four week stay has returned to Philadelphia. ST. MICHAELS ITEMS St. Michaels, Md. Dec. 23—Sunday was Woman's Day at Union M. E. Church. In the morning Sister Georgette Young presided over the meeting and in the afternoon Sister Josephine Bond. At night, Sister Agnes - colloquium in the Notwithstanding the heavy day the people were heavy. The chair was though they were entering into Zion Mrs. Helen Turner was the queen of the day. We all drank in the things she gave us, which were very hot. We also felt the outpouring of the Spirit. The collection for the day amounted to $55.55. A company of ladies entered the parsonage Saturday night. December 21 and indented a table with groceries $50 in money. Delmar, Del. Dec. 23—The Dilistrict Superintendent held the third quarterly conference on December 21, and the reports show improvement along all lines. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance was poor as to numbers but the collection was good. The Busy Bees met at the residence of Mrs. B. E. Green and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Fannie Williams, president; Mrs. Rosal Holloway, secretary; Miss Jessica Schoen, secretary; Duffy, treasurer. The following Thursday night a social was given at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Williams. An appreciative number were present and the social was successful. The Christmas Cantata and tea shaking were held on Christmas night. The Odd Fellows gave a Turkey Supper Thursday night. Mrs. E. A. Gordy is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ella Selby. ELKTON JOTTINGS Elkton, Md. Dec. 25—Christmas exercises "Come and Worship" will be re-Sunday evening. Mr. George Anderson has returned after spending a few days with friends in Conowingo. Miss Gleander Moore and Mrs Galena Wilson spent Friday in Philadelphia. Miss Helen Hindman, a student of Cheyenne Training School is home for the holidays. Mr. White, Homer Jones and John McCabe have been honorably discharged from the army. Mr. and Mrs Elbert Carroll and son spent Thursday in Philadelphia. spent Thursday in Philadelphia. Privates Frank Robinson. Edward M. White and Willie Brown spent the week- end with friends. NOTES FROM BERKLEY Berkley, Mayland, December 24th. A $100 raid was given at the Hosanna School. The funds were the viscible Association. Collections totaled one,100rd dollars. Mrs. L. Johnson and Miss Dickson, of Baltimore were the guests of Mrs. E. N. Washington Sunday of last week. A purse of $46 was given by E. N. Thomas, a professor and friends of the Church for erecting the concrete porch and steps at the church. Miss Bertha Cain and Mr. George F. Kenny, of Philadelphia and Mr. Leigh White, of Muttonbury, were guests of Mrs. Harriet Cain Sunday of last week. Asbury Park, N. J. is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hazzard Presbury. Miss E. M. W. Davis, the assistant teacher here spent the week-end with her mother Oxford Pa. A number of people from the neighborhood of Minstrel Show at Muttonbury Hall Tuesday night. The public school closed for the holidays on December 22 and will open Jan. 2. DEALS ISLAND Deals Island, Md., Dec. 23—Sunday was appointed for Woman's Day, but on account of the rain it was postponed until a later date. We are now looking forward to the 29th of December which will be Layman's Day. The stewards for that day are O. H. Spence is preparing for a grand entertainment during the holidays for the benefit of the school. The ladies of our church are preparing to have a fine Christmas tree which will allow the folk a chance to make each other happy by placing a gift on the tree for each child to say those on the sick list, are improving. The funeral of Mrs. Zeppie Robinson, wife of Levi Robinson was held on Dec. 11, the pastor officiating. We are proud to welcome Mr. Hermon Green home. He is one of our soldier boys, with the lenient Camp Meade with the lenient discharge. Miss Nora Tarker, Miss Portia Jones, Mr. O'Connell Milburn and Miss Gladys Milburn have returned from Princess Anne Academy to spend the holidays. Sister Etta Anderson has returned to Look out. What mother's baby will get the high chair on Baby Rally Day? The one who gets the highest amount over $4.00. Mrs. Esther Milburn has been entertained by her sister from Nantucket, Md. SPARKS HAPPENINGS Sparks, Md., Dec. 23—Last Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Stephenson A. M. E. Church. Rev. James G. Martin was ill at the parsonage and Rev. W. H. Williams presided. Miss E.B. Elliott Hall and his school children were given a grand entertainment at the ball last Friday night, which was largely attended and was a fine success. On Tuesday night, at the board meeting Miss Cora Peri and John Sevier, presented the memoir of the department's Rev. W.H. Williams, presented for Rev. J. D. Jackson on Sunday night and held his conference. Miss Sadana Causon, of Morgan College is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Mary Harrie. Miss Georgia A., and Mr. Leroy Smith were mentioned at the church Sunday by Rev. W. H. Williams. Miss Ula Baylor, of the city high school is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Lonnie Baylor. Mrs. Edith Sparrow was in the city this week on business. Mrs. Sarah Daymon, been ill with the cancer, weeks is improving. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Williams were in the city last week on business. CAYONSVILLE NEWS Cottonville, Md., Dec. 23—An entertainment will be given at Grace Church on Monday night to be known as, the Soldier's Carnival. Lieutenant Wm. A. Avery, of Cannon Grant, Illinois, spent the Christmas holidays with his parents M. and A. E. Hall, Mrs. George R. Hall has resigned from the day visit to Ohio. Miss Mary E. Robinson of Virginia, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson of Roverts avenue. Mrs. Martha Sugus was found in the woods last Friday paralyzed, by confined to her room in J. finned to her home in the serious condition. Mr. Abraham Hall, Jr. has returned Mrs. Dorothy Haynes of Northumberland Co. Va., is spending a white wifh her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harris, Mr. Samuel Jones, William Washington and Thomas Ashton, who have been doing government work in Virginia, have returned home. Mrs. Daniel Harris entertained a few friends at a birthday dinner on Tuesday, those present were Mrs. Frank Burton, Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Lillian Boe and Mrs. Dorothy Haynes. Mrs. Margaret M. Dorsey, meant to her bed by illness, received gift of Oklahoma is spending the holidays with his comrade, Mr. Edgar Coe. They are students at Lincoln University. EASTON PERSONALS Easton, Md. Dec. 22 - A very interesting Christmas sermon was prescheduled first Sunday morning at Bethel Church by the pastor, Rev. J. S. Collins, Mrs. W. E. Webb and Mrs. J. H. Webb on last Monday at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Mr. and Mrs. James Penington have removed to their new home on Higgins street. The program ran at the school by the children under the direction of Mrs. E. G. Bartle, Mrs. Sadie Jones and Miss Davenport. The program was well reinforced and enjoyed by all present. A Christmas cantata will be given at the church Sunday night by the choir. Mr. Charles H. Johnson, of Chicago, is visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. Charles Miller is on his tour of the army and is spending the holidays at his home here with relatives. Misses Subena Banks, Gabrella Sewell, of Princess Anne Academy, John Dobson, Russell Balley, Muriel Holland, Chrence Brooks, John Smith, Misses Helen Holland, Misses Amy College, are spending the holidays at home with their parents. Mrs. W. E. Webb, of South St. was in New York this week. CHESTERTOWN Chestertown, Md., Dec. 27—Sunday morning Rev. Bailley preached a fine Christmas sermon. At 7 o'clock the Christian Endeavor was held under the leadership of Mr. Charles Wright. Mr. Perce Barrett read a fine paper. The Church improvement Club of Belfast held a birth of the church on Sunday and raised one hundred dollars. Mr. Henry Lyrten, one of the oldest residents of this city, has gone to New York, where he will reside in the future. Henry Bailley, son of the late William Bailey, died Wednesday night. Mrs. Mary Nichols spent a few days in Baltimore last week. Peter Dent of Philadelphia, is the ghost of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Ringgold are visiting friends in Baltimore. Quite a few of our good friends from the cities are visiting folk here for the holidays. AT ANNAPOLIS, M.D. Annapolis, Md., Dec. 27—There will be a New Year's dance given at the Assembly Rooms matinee and evening. 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Never Falls. REAL ESTATE. Restokin TRADE MARK SEWING MACHINE Phone: Mad. 3485 FIRST CLASS PHOTOS Sunshine or Cloudy the Work Goes On. Hours 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Daily Sundays by Appointment THURSDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS UNTIL TEN L. H. MAYER D. D. S. How A Colored Man Made Fannie Brice A Broadway Star It was not so very long ago that Fannie Brice, now one of the most popular graduates of the Ziegfeld Folies, was unknown beyond the struggling masses that haunt the booking agencies on the Great White Way. It was due to a Negro, the incomparable Joe Jordan, musician, composer and at present a Chicago business man, that she achieved her first great success. Jordan, who was at that time the author of a hundred popular successes, had just finished the manuscript of "Lovey Joe," which has since been classified as the best of all the bordan songs. He was wondering where he would take it when a friend casually remarked: "I know a little white girl who is trying to break into the "Follies." If she can get the proper song I think there will be a chance for her to get an engagement. I will take the song to her myself. I think it will just suit her." The friend did as he promised, Pannie liked it exceedingly well, and said that she would try it on the gods immediately. The answer was favorable. The booking agent was wild with joy; so was the Ziegfeld representative. "A clever girl," remarked the Ziegfeld envoy. "But not half as clever as the song. That song would make the reputation of a Hottentot." The great day came. The New York Roof Garden was the stage set for the trial. Now it is peculiar that in New York City a colored man may purchase a ticket but so far as the Roof Gardens are concerned a man with a dark complexion can not purchase admission with even a million dollars. Under no circumstances, whatever, will the manager of a roof garden on Broadway let a Negro grace his place. Jordan did not know this; or if he did he felt that an exception would be made for him as composer of one of the songs to be sung on its stage. Dressed neatly and with the appearance of an intelligent man of affairs, Jordan, on the evening of the tryout, went to the New York Theatre and rode up to the door of the Roof. A bribed attendant blocked the door and with a cold glance demanded his answer. "We come to hear Miss Brice sing," replied Jordan. "We don't忍iglyngers in here," flashed the attendant with a haughty shriek of his shoulders. "But I wrote the song Miss Brice is using" "the composer remonstrated. "I don't give a continental what you did, the Roof is for whites only and you will have to change the color of your skin to get it here." It was of no avail; call the protests Jordan might make; he was forced to stand outside while his own song, the child of his imagination, was making its bid for popularity. No CHESTER PA., GETS A SOCIAL WORKER Mrs. C. Fernandis Steps Into Her New Position Under Happy Auspices --- Chester, Pa., December 24th.—Mrs. S. C. Fernaldis, formerly active in social and welfare work in this city and connected with the Day Nursery is now occupying the position of Executive Secretary in the War Workers Community Service in Chester, Pennsylvania. This movement will do the same thing for War Workers that the War Camp Community Club is doing for soldiers and sailors. The Chester, Pennsylvania, Morning Republic had the following to say recently about the beginning of her work there: Colored leaders, men and women, met Monday afternoon at the call of War Workers Community Service in Room 202, Crozer Building. The meeting was called by Mrs. Sarah Collins Fernandes, the colored member of the staff of War Workers Community Service. Charles F. Weller, National Representative, presided at the meeting. William B. Kelsey, Community Soig Leader and Organizer, described his plan for training a group of volunteer song leaders, with whose help he hopes to set the whole community to sing popular songs. In introducing Mrs. Fernandes, K. Weller, National Representative, said Mrs. Fernandes taught school in Baltimore, about fifteen years ago, when he called her to establish a colored social settlement in "Bloomfield," a very needy neighborhood in Washington, D.C. There Mrs. Fernandes and her husband had served with little or no compensation, had developed a day nursery for colored babies while their mothers went out to service, had organized the first colored playground Life Insurance will take the Mortgage out of the Liability Column In Today's Prosperity the Wise Man Prepares for Tomorrow's Adversity father will desert his child, for almost any performance at a theatre; Jordan was a true father to his creations. Standing on the stairway, shut out on account of silly prejudice from the world that he was serving, re gripped tightly the rolling as he heard the first notes of "Lovey Joe" burst from the throat of little Fannie Brice. Could it be that he had written such a wonderful song? The audience was in a stampede of joy. He could hear their braves, their shouts of "Great! Great! Call her back!" and his heart was filled with a holy satisfaction. It was not the end of Jordan's career. A few months later while Fannie Brice was the rage of Broadway and all the habitues of the gay life and the theatrical journalists on Park Row were toasting "Lovey Joe" Jordan sailed for England, blinding farewell to America and her prejudices. London received the composer with open arms. Nothing was too good for him. He was welcomed in the homes of the nobility and whenever he walked down the Strand great crowds followed him. There was no place in the kingdom that would dream of barring Jordan because he was a little different in complexion. Jordan had not been in London such a long time before he became the manager of the Garrick theatre. The theatre is the rendezvous of London's most fashionable element. The King of England himself is fond of attending this theatre and former Premier Asquith was at that time a frequent habitue. It was inspiring to see this colored American in his evening dress, extending the courtesy of his house to this Dame. He was also quite a climb from the twenty-five dollar a week musician that at one time played in the pit of the Pelkin Theatre in Chicago to the manager of one of London's leading theatres. Although he was now at the zenith of success Jordan could not forget the humiliations he suffered the night he made Pannie Bricar a star. It was with him, night and day, a living memory, a scar that all the surgery in the world could not remove. Whenever he Heard the name of America it brought before him the stairway to the New York Roof and the figure of listening eagerly to a success that had made but could not share. By chance one evening as he was standing in the doorway of his theatre, chatting with a prominent member of Parliament, a brusque American stepped up with his wife and daughter. "Are you the manager?" asked the American. "I am." Jordan answered. "I am," Jordan answered. "Well, I'm one of the owners of the New York Theatre," handling his tickets to the bronze manager. Jordan torc the tickets and threw them on the floor. "I'm sorry, sir, but you can't come in here. Your complexion is different from mine." in the National Capital and many other constructive activities which had helped to change the whole character and reputation of a neglected, undeveloped section or Washington. Called from Washington to East Greenwich, Rhode Island; Mrs. Fernandis had established a social settlement for the colored people in "Scalop Town." She was next called back to Baltimore, where for some years she has served as a social service organizer for colored groups in cooperation with white people. She established the Red Cross movement among the colored people of Baltimore, also penny lunches in the public schools for underfed children and an extensive movement for back yard gardening and beautification. Everyone present at the meeting last night pledged hearty support to the Community? Service movement, Mr. Weller announced that a committee of leading colored people would soon be appointed under the commanding committee of War Workers' Community Service. This committee will under-develop wholesome, constructive leisure-time activities for the colored population of Chester and vicinity. OLD PETER JACKSON A GREAT FIGHTER There have been many arguments as to whether 'Peter Jackson', the wonderfully, clever Negro fighter of three decades ago, was a greater fighter than John F. Kennedy, the champion, but as Peter never fought John L. it was never settled as far as the American was concerned. There has never been Favorite Magazine. any doubt, however, about the gentlemanly conduct of the famous Negro fighter, who was always considered a slave, and how much he was born in the West, India. MADE TO SUFFER THROUGH A TENDER ACT OF MERCY The Afro American in a recent issue called the public attention to Mrs. Ethel Butler in connection with the death of Mrs. Ethel Maria Wright. I wish to say as the pastor of this highly respected family, that every one of them is a credit to our community. Two of the family somewhere in France and another member of the family battle the minds of our future citizens in the public schools, the mother a devout Christian woman, nothing could be more impossible than the very thought of Mrs. Ethel Butler having anything more than a mereful and charitable relation with Mrs. Ethel Maria Wright's death which was so clearly shown at the inquest. The only relation which Mrs. Ethel Butler had with Mrs. Ethel Maria Wright, during her illness was to pay her a visit for another member of her family whom Mrs. Wright has sent for and upon her visit prepare some food for her as an amount to a sick child being none the reason to do this service. Mrs. Ethel Butler, herself the wife of Mr. William S. Butler has been married for five years and is the proud mother of two children. And they are a very happy family. John L. 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Ebony Comedy Presents All "COLORED ACTORS" in A Fine One Act Comedy Big V Comedy "COUNTS AND NO ACCOUNTS". Showing the American soldiers in action driving the Germans back. This picture is better than "To Hell With The Kaiser." Adults 17 cents. Children 11 cents. Episode 14 "ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE" HELEN CHADWICK in a thrilling and sensational 2 act drama "THE HONEST THIEF" LONESOME LUKE in "AN OZARK ROMANCE" Also Another 2 Act Picture THursday—Open from 2-6 and 7-11:15. Antonio Moreno and Carrol Holloway in "THE IRON TEST" Episode 2 "THE VAN OF DISASTER" MADGE KENNEDY in "BABY MINE" 7 acts. This is a comedy drama revolving around a misunderstood young wife who got tangled up in the mashies of her own gunless deceptions and has no end of trouble in extricating herself. Come and see how she again wins the love of her husband. FRIDAY—Open from 2 to 6 and 7 to 11:15 Bluebird Photo Plays Presents MONROE SALISBURY in "THE EAGLE" in 5 acts. This is a great picture in which a man dresses as an eagle to disguise himself and determines to take back all the money that has been stolen from his mother. Positively a fine Western Picture. Twoe Dau in another funny 2 Act Comedy SATURDAY—Open 2 till 11.15 continuously EDDIE POLO AND NOBLE JOHNSON in "THE LURE OF THE CIRCUS" Episode 4 "THE MESSAGE ON THE CUFF" HELEN GIBSON in another great Western 2 Acts "THE ROBBER" FATTY ARBUCKLE in another good COMEDY Nestor Comedy "THEIR SPORTING BLOOD." Also Another One Act Drama COMING: Pearl White in "THE LIGHTNING RAIDER." Carmel Myers in "THE CITY OF TEARS." Madge Kennedy in "NEARLY MARRIED." This is a comedy drama revolving around a misunderstood young wife who got tangled up in the meshes of her own guileless deceptions and has no end of trouble in extricating herself. Come and see how she again wins the love of her husband. THIS IS A GREAT PICTURE in which a man dresses as an eagle to disguise himself and determines to take back all the money that has been stolen from his mother. Positively a fine Western Picture. Two Dau in another funny 2 Act Comedy SATURDAY - Open 2 till 11.15 continuously EDDIE POLO AND NOBLE JOHNSON in "THE LURE OF THE CIRCUS" Episode 4 "THE MESSAGE ON THE CFF" HELEN GIHSON in another great Western 2 Acts "THE ROBBER" FATTY ARBUCKLE in another good COMEDY Nestor Comedy "THEIR SPORTING BLOOD." Also Another One Act Drama. COMING: Pearl White in "THE LIGHTNING RAIDER." Carmel Myers in "THE CITY OF TEARS." Madge Kennedy in "NEARLY MARRIED." UNBA If it is Quality, see it at the Dunbar Central Ave. near Monument St. JOSIAH DIGGS Proprietors HENRY S. TRIMBLE PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK MONDAY—WOLVES OF KULTUR—Episode 6 Facinating Drama and Good Western SCREEN MAGAZINE No. 94 Real Comic Comedy OUR COLORED FIGHTERS—Only Official Picture of Colored Troops. Don't fail to see it. TUESDAY—“PANTHIA” 5 reel drama Featuring Nora Talmadge the facinating Screen Star Pathe Comedy. Ford Reel, Educational and Instructive. SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SHOW 10.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. OUR COLORED FIGHTERS—Only Official Picture of Colored Troops. Don't fail to see it. WEDNESDAY—“THE BELGIAN” Sidney Olcott's Historic Masterpiece. Gripping Story 8 parts "HANDS UP" Episode 13 "ALL FOR GOLD" Triangle Comedy THURSDAY—“THE IRON TEST” 2nd Episode That thrilling serial you cannot afford to miss. A 5-reel Triangle Feature Star Comedy FIRDAY—"LURE OF THE CIRCUS" Episode 3 Drama "BEYOND THE SHADOWS" featuring Roy Stewart 5 reels Current Events No. 14 Nestor Comedy—"LOVE CRAZE" DOUBLE SERIAL DAY SATURDAY—"BRASS BULLET" Episode 14. "EAGLE'S EXE" the Great Secret Service Picture. Episode 2 Weekly No. 49 L-Ko Comedy "BALLONATICS" WEDNESDAY—"THE BELGIAN" Sidney Olcott's Historic Masterpiece. Gripping Story 8 parts "HANDS UP" Episode 13 "ALL FOR GOLD" Triangle Comedy THURSDAY—"THE IRON TEST" 2nd Episode That thrilling serial you cannot afford to miss. A 5-reel Triangle Feature Star Comedy FIRDAY—"LURE OF THE CIRCUS" Episode 3 Drama "BEYOND THE SHADOWS" featuring Roy Stewart 5 reels Current Events No. 14 Nestor Comedy—"LOVE CRAZE" DOUBLE SERIAL DAY SATURDAY—"BRASS BULLET": Episode 14. "EAGLE'S EYE" the Great Secret Service Picture. Episodes 2 Weekly No. 49 L-Ko Comedy "BALLONATICS" Lincoln Theatre PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK Home of Real Vaudeville and Feature Pictures Always Worth While BIG COLORED MUSICAL REVIEW SANDY BURNS 15 PEOPLE 15 BRIMFUL OF COMEDY A BIG SHOW FOR LITTLE MONEY BIG MUSICAL KNOCKOUT PLENTY GIRLIES A SHOW THAT'S HARD TO BEAT A GUARANTEE ATTRACTION ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAM THURSDAY Come to our Famous Metinee. Plenty Room. Extra Features A guaranteed attraction. Come early and avoid the Rush. OPEN 2:30 to 11:30 P. M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE Regent Theatre SPECIAL FEATURE—THE RECENT CONCERT ORCHESTRA PROGRAM— 1...March ..... "After You've Cone" 2...Kentucky Dream ..... Henry and Orivas 3...Reverie, "Wings of Love" ..... Bendix 4.Selection, "Furs and Prills" ..... Hein 5."Forget Me Not Waltz" ..... McKee 6.Intermezzo Kisses ..... Cowan 7."Adoration" ..... Borowski 8.Songs—(a) "Smites" ..... Roberts (h) "Long, Long, Trail" ..... Elliott 9.Vaise Parisienne ..... Roberts 10.March, "General Pershing" ..... Vandersloot Paul J. Harris, Violin Rivers D. D. Chambers, Pianist Little Jack, Bells, Tympain, Drums etc. HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE Montgomery and McElrin In an Original Sketch Comedy Rastus Brown, —World's Champion Dance— Williams and Williams Singing and Dancing SUPERIOR PICTURE PROGRAM MONDAY—TRIANGLE PRODUCTION M. Wilson in "LAW OF GREAT NORTHWEST" TRIANGLE COMEDY TUESDAY—Pathe Western Serial. Sheldon Lewis and Leah Baird in "WOLVES OF CULTURE" episode 6 Also 2 I-reel Drama and Star Comedy TUESDAY—Pathe Western Serial. Sheldon Lewis and Leah Baird in "WOLVES OF CULTURE" episode 6 Also 2 1-reel Drama and Star Comedy WEDNESDAY—A PARAMOUNT PICTURE "THE GREAT LOVE" featuring PAULINE FREDERICK Also a Comedy THURSDAY—Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature. EDWARD EARLE AGNES AYRES FLORENCE DESHON Three great Stars are featuring this photoplay "One Thousand Dollars" BIG V COMEDY FRIDAY—Pathe Serial PEARL WHITE with WARMER OLAND in "The Lightning Raider" episode 1 THE EBONY BLOCK Western Humon Tiger in 2 reels "Her Whirlwind Wedding" a 2-reel comedy SATURDAY—Greater Vitagraph Serial, Antonio Moreno and Sarol Holloway in "THE IRON TEST" Episode No. 5 "The Tide of Death" Universal Serial featuring Eddie Polo in The LURE OF THE CIRCUS GOOD COMEDY STAR THEATRE FRIDAY - Pathe Serial PEARL WHITE with WARMER OLAND in "The Lightning Raider" episode 1 THE EBONY BLOCK Western Humon Tiger In 2 reels "Her Whirlwind Wedding" a 2-reel comedy STAR THEATRE MONUMENT STREET NEAR BOND If Its GOOD See It At The STAR PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK VAUDEVILLE Parker Stock Co. MONDAY—Very Good Western Comedy LONESOME LUKE AND MUTUAL COMEDY TUESDAY—Pearl White in "HOUSE OF HATE" No. 17 A PARAMOUNT COMEDY WEDNESDAY—Special Matinee New Year's Day 2.15 "WILD LIEE" 5-reel Triangle Must be seen to be appreciated THURSDAY—"THE IRON TEST" No. 3 With Antonio Moreno and Carol Holloway FOX COMEDY FRIDAY—Thrilling 3-reel Western. Full of excitement Tweede Dan Comedy SATURDAY—Leah Baird in WOLVES OF KULTUR 4 A PATHE WEEKLY MACK SENNETT COMEDY MATINEE: Monday and Saturday at 2 P.M. Motion Pictures and Vaudeville FRIDAY—Thrilling 3-reel Western. Full of excitement Twede Dan Comedy SATURDAY—Leah Baird in WOLVES OF KULTUR 4 A PATHE WEEKLY MACK SENNETT COMEDY Trains Every 30 Minutes. 2 Minutes Walk From The Station To PATAPSCO PARK. 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NOW! THE BEST IN TOWN In Cold Water and every convenience. $1.75 per man. (ek) $2.25 (at) $2.75 , .75 per night to the Secretary NOW. LOOKER RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW! THE BEST IN TOWN Heat, Light, Hot and Cold Water and every modern convenience. RATES:— Double Room, $1.75 per man. Single Room, (back) $2.25 Single Room (Front) $2.75 Transient Roomers, .75 per night Make Your Application to the Secretary NOW. S. S. BOOKER Office Phone Madison 1120 MAY THE SPIRIT OF YULETIDE REIGN WITH BOTH PATRONS AND FRIENDS Morgan Park Realty Company Agents For Realty Company ents For MORGAN PARK TRULY HATCHETT, MANAGER Real Estate Insurance Notary Public 900-902 N. EUTAW ST., Corner Biddle Street. FOR SALE!! :: FOR SALE! FOR SALE!! . . . FOR SALE! ANOTHER BIG DEVELOPMENT IN WILSON PARK WILSON PARK Open to our race. Nineteen acres, 250 lots The smallest lots are 25xll2 feet; owned by one of ourleading 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 is 400 feet above sea level overlooking Baltimore City. Five-cent carfare, 10 minutes' ride from City Hall. The prices of lots range from $300 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 on easy terms: FIVE DOLLARS DOWN AND SMALL WEEKLY PAYMENTS. Any one can begin buying a lot with Five Dollars. To think that the same size lot on Druid Hill Avenue or McCulloh street costs $4000.00, and here is a site that in a few years will be worth as much or more. AGENTS ALWAYS ON THE GROUNDS. GET IT AT POPULAR PRICES STOKES & DERRY' 1016 Druid Bill Ave.,Cor. Oxford St. DRUGS POPULAR PRICES & DERRY' ve .Cor. Oxford St G S GET IT AT POPULAR PRICES STOKES & DERRY' 1016 Druld Bill Ave..Cor. Oxford SL DRUGS TO LET. Offices with all conveniences and janitor service; also a large room with hot and cold water, steam heat etc. suitable for high class barber shop, restaurant or auto accessories. Located in thickly settled colored section. For Rent—A two room apartment on South Eutaw Street. For Sale—A modern suburban cottage with garden and fruit trees. This property is in fee and an one carefare. Real Estate Agent in all Sections. Rents Collected. Modern and Attractive Hull for Rent Insurance in all its branches. Notary Public. MORGAN REALTY COMPANY 900-902 North Eutaw St. cor. Biddle TRULY HATCHETT, Mgr. FOR SALE HOUSES FOR SALE BY ARTURH L. JOHNSON, 2016 McCULLOH ST. Phone Madison 7170-W. FOR SALE—Two story house 1100. block Argyle avenue. All modern- conveniences, in first class condition. See Arthurs Johnson commercial 3215W. See Arthur L. Johnson. FOR SALE - Beautiful 3 story. House 1500 block McCullah street, West side. In First Class condition. 1 three story house in 280 block Mount street. Gr. $79. 2 two story house in 300 block Mount street. Gr. $75.50. 2 three story houses in 1300 block Riggs avenue. Gr. $60. 1 three story house in 1300 block Stricker St. Gr. $85. 1 three story house in 1300 block Crayton street. Gr. $85. 1 two story house in 500 block Laurens St. Gr. $50. 1 three story, store front in 1800 block Druld Hill avenue. Gr. $98. 3 four story houses 200 block Federal St. Gr. $80. H. M. BURKETT 514 ST. PAUL ST. Phone: Mt. Vernon 2111 ONLINE FOR SALE 2000 block Madison Avenue 2300 block McCaddon St. 2300 block Riggs Ave. 2000 block Mount St. 1000 block Mount St. 500 block Cross St. 2031 DIVISION ST. Madison 4133 J. Apply to GEORGE, WINGATE 1722 DRUID HILLI AVE. Baltimore, MD. Phone, Madison 1474 J. WANTED—FIRST CLASS BARBER Steady work. Good pay. Apply to W. A. Rilley's Shaving Parlor. 1537 Penna. Ave. near McMchen Street. J.HOWARD PAYNE Attorney and Counsellor at Law OFFICE: 514 ST. PAUL ST. Mt. Vernon 2171 RESIDENCE: 1006 Linden Avenue Mt. Vernon 3019 J. ROY S. BOND LAWYER Residence: 1411 DRUID HILL AVE. Home Hours 7 to 9 Every Night Office: 215 COURTLAND ST. Rooms 49-51 Third Floor C. & P. Phone Baltimore, Md CLARKE L. SMITH Attorney & Counsellor at Law Office: 21 E./Saratoga St. Phone: St. Paul 2067 Residence: 1605 Druid Hill Avenue Phone: Madison 7066 WILLARD W. ALLEN REAL ESTATE BROKER Houses for Sale on Reasonable Terma, Rents Collected, Loans Negotiated. 1117 N. CAREY ST. Phone Madison 1856 J. A MONEY GETTER FOR SALE Used Ford Ton Truck, body 9 ft x 4 ft. Rear attachment, solid Firestone tires Almost new. Price. & bargain. Splendid for city or country light and heavy hauling. Apply M. G. G. Box 6, care Afro-American, 628 N. Eutaw street. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER FOR SALE. $49.00. A good up-to-date modern machine with cover, in the best condition. Also a large roll top desk and chair. $22.00. Apply J. ADLER 2007 FREDERICK AVENUE FOR EENT—Two nicely furnished rooms, furnace heat, plenty of hot water. 2129 McCULLOH STREET FORD. 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