The Commonwealth

THE COMMONWEALTH Published Weekly, in the best interest of the Community. OUR BUSINESS MEN. Baltimore Has some Good Material. Our man around town, from time to time, will have a word or so with respect to our business men. Such notice will be entirely gratuitous on our part. We want to help our business men, and we want the race to know more about such worthy men who are contributing so much to the mercantile welfare of our people. Captain George W. Brown is certainly one of the worthiest of the entire lot. It should be a most inspiring fact that a young unlettered and extremely poor boy, came to this city from North Carolina, only a few years since, with not enough money to pay a night's lodging. and who readily turned his hands to any thing he could find to do, as a common laborer, continually striving upward, until to-day he is the proud owner of a first class steamboat and a magnificent summer-resort, for our own people, which he has built up by his own untiring energy and effort. Here is a worthy object lesson for all our young men, who are honest and upright and industrious. There have been many factors entering into the success of Captain Brown, but not one of greater value than his unswerving integrity and uprightness of character. Arthur L. Macbeth is one of the best photographers anywhere in this country. Mr. Macbeth was personally known to the writer more than a score of years ago when we first made his acquaintance in his native state of South Carolina. From the same old state which gave us such splendid characters as Bishop Ferguson, the Grimkies, Kelly Miiler, and others of that same type, is Arthur L. Macbeth, of the same finish and quality. Baltimore is to be congratulated in possessing such a sterling citizen, who is not only a fine artist but a thououg-bred gentleman, of education and refinement. From time to time, we hope to keep before the mind of our people many of characters who are working so strenously and faithfully in creating better business conditions for the large army of colored boys and girls who are moving onto the places being created for them. We feel D. R. H. FREDERICK DOUGLASS The resistance we now meet is the proof of our progress. The resistance is not to the colored man as a slave, a servant or menial. It is aimed at the Negro as a Man and a Scholar. The Negro in ignorance and rags, meets no resistance, He is rather liked. He is thought to be in his place. It is on ly when he acquires education, property and influence, only when he attempts to rise and be a man among men that he invites repression. It is not the Negro but the quality in which he comes which makes him an offense or otherwise. From Mr. Douglass' last public address in Baltimore- The resistance we now meet The resistance is not to the co or menial. It is aimed at the ar. The Negro in ignorance s He is rather liked. He is thou lly when he acquires education when he attempts to rise and invites repression. It is not t which he comes which makes —From Mr, Douglass' las ```markdown ``` sure that all good business men will hasten to succor us in our efforts so that we may mightily help them in the good work. With men of such strong character, industry, experience and vision, the outlook for genuine success, in the advancement of the mercantile interests of the race, is exceedingly bright and encouraging. The race should use its whole strength in this most important direction. ONLY YOUR CARD. We would like to carry, from week to week, the card of every business man in Baltimore, however humble that business may be. If such will kindly visit our office, 414 W. Hoffman Street, they will learn from our Business Manager a proposition which we think they will be eager to accept. At any rate, call and see our Business Manager. --- it is the proof of our progress. Colored man as a slave, a servant Negro as a Man and a Schol- and rags, meets no resistance, right to be in his place. It is on property and influence, only be a man among men that he Negro but the quality in him an offense or otherwise. It public address in Baltimore- The Grand Lodge. Elsewhere will be found official notice of the convening of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons, in regular annual session. The creation of a number of new lodges, the reviving of some that were dormant, and a number of other happenings during the past year, will conspire to make the coming session one of the most important which has been held for many years. The general public will be favored in being permitted to be present, and participate, in the Memorial meeting Sunday night, and on Monday evening in connection with the public reception in honor of the Grand Lodge, at which time the Mayor of the town will deliver the address of welcome. Send your job printing to the office of the Commonwealth, 414 West Hoffman Street. The Howard County Fair Association. The Rev. William N, Holt, and others, have organized the Howard County Fair Association for the worthy purpose of conducting an Annual State Fair the proceeds to be devoted to the establishment of a business plant to offer employment for colored boys and girls. The first offort of the Association, will be a great State Bazaar and Caarival, at Ellicott City. Md., September 2nd and 3rd, 1915. The program includes such amusements as baseball, tennis, putting the shot etc. There will also be a great Automobile parade, participated in by Baitimore and Washington owners. There will be three Orations, on the progress of the race, one of which will be delivered by Rev. Dr, Lyon. Church and Community Work. The week of July 12, was an exceedingly interesting one in connection with the splendid play-ground of St. Paul's Church Saratoga St. The lawn fete was admirably conducted by the Brotherhood of the Church, the illuminations and decoration being especially attractive. The various auxiliaries of the Church King's Daughters, Ladies Aid, the Junior League, and the Choir all worked most earnestly for the success which crowned the affair. It is the purpose of the officers of the Church to make the play-ground, adjointing the Church, an ideal and attractive spot for social and other enjoyment. On Tuesday July 27th, the Sewing classes at St. Paul's will begin their attractive entertainment, with the smaller as well as the larger girls. The larger girls will make aprons and childrens' dresses. The District Conference is drawing near and reports are expected in full. The Stewards report last Sunday was most encouraging, and the work goes nobly on during the hot days of the summer. Bishop Benjamin F. Lee is now the senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and hence, is president of the Council of Bishops of that Church. Bishop John Hurst, of this city is secretary of that body. The Commonwealth. Published Every Saturday by The Commonwealth Publishing Company, at 414 W. HOFFMAN STREET, Subscription: One copy, one year, Seventy Five Cents, in advance. Single copy, Two Cents. The Commonwealth may be had at any of the branch offices, or sub-stations. SATURDAY JULY 24.1915. THE COMMONWEALTH. THE COMMONWEALTH in its initial issue makes its bow to the public in general and to the people of Maryland in particular, and asks respectfully that it be allowed to share their confidence in all that tends to the Religious, Social, Intellectual, Material and Political welfare and development of the Race. THE COMMONWEALTH is not insensible to the claims of others, and the magnificent work accomplished by them in advancing the interest of the Race in general, and inspired by these cogitations, the promoters have come forward to ask the privilege to share the responsibility of the task, and to aid the advancement of the good work so ably begun and continued by them. Its part, for some time yet, must be the minor's part until it reaches growth and strength; but it shall strive nevertheless to make up in quality of the service rendered what it lacks in age and experience. It promises to be the people's representative—and not the instrument of any individual or clique. The reputation and character of the men behind it are the guarantees of its integrity and permanency. THE COMMONWEALTH will aim to be clean—rejoicing in the virtues and accomplishments of the Race, along all lines of human endeavors, and while it will frown upon vice and immorality, it will in no sense exult over the overt acts of the unfortunate. It shall throw the mantle of charity over the erring ones, but it will stimulate and uphold the virtuous and the good. Its mission will not be that of a scandal monger—for a scandal monger journal is just as despicable in the sight of the community as a scandal monger individual. It shall aim to furnish the news—such news as will be of an elevating tendency—and leave others to make their choice as between these two classes of information. In politics, THE COMMONWEALTH is Republican. In Religion, it is non-sectarian. In Pedagogy, it stands for the education of the heart, the head and the hands. In Economics, it emphasizes thrift and material development along all lines. In social and moral uplift, it stands for total abstinence and the abolition of the saloon. With these professions, we beg that you admit us to membership in the family circle. Politics is to the fore. The nomination and election of a Governor, Attorney, Comptroller, Attorney-General, and other State officers must be made this fall. These elections will have an important bearing upon the Presidential nomination in 1916. Many candidates are in the field. The contests between the aspirants in both parties will be sharp and severe. The Republicans have a magnificent chance of succeeding themselves in the Gubernatorial chair if they would sacrifice personal ambition and private piques for the good of the party. THE COMMONWEALTH is of the opinion, after a careful survey of the political horizon, that O. E. Weller has the inside track and the popular ear. It would be suicidal for the present incumbent to seek to succeed himself, as the history of the State shows that no incumbent of this office—despite his popularity and public virtues—has ever succeeded himself within the recollection of the past forty or fifty years. The Republican party has a winning chance with Weller as its standard bearer and THE COMMONWEALTH announces to its friends its intention to support him for the nomination for Governor. The Grandfather Clause. The history of the elimination of the Grandfather Clause from the many political subterfuges to rob the Negro of his rights under the Constitution and its amendments possesses many interesting features and involves the sacrifice and service of some of the best men in both races. Confining our reference to the State of Maryland, the Suffrage League, of which the Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander was president, and his able supporters throughout the State, no man in the State contributed more by actual service and monetary consideration than William F. Stone, former Collector of the Port of Baltimore. The race must know in order to fully appreciate the willing and loving service of this friend of the race in making forever impossible disfranchisement on this unconstitutional ground. THE COMMONWEALTH regards Mr. Stone as one of our staunchest and sincerest friends, who does not wait until political campaigns are on to show his interest and friendship in the welfare of the race. The State's Attorney. William F. Broening has made a good and clever State's Attorney, and THE COMMONWEALTH is glad to know that his fellow citizens have thus recognized his services and have urged him to stand for reelection. His courteous and gentlemanly bearing, and that of his able and efficient corps of deputies have won for him and them the confidence and respect of all the people, without regard to political affiliations. Mr. Broening does not belong to that class of public officials, who not only forget but shun his friends after election. THE COMMONWEALTH finds the courtesies of his office extended to all without regard to race or partisan affiliation, and it pledges its influence to the popular effort to have Mr. Broening succeed himself. Upon His Death-Bed. At the last General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, which was held in the City of New York, during the fall of 1913, a special "Commission" was appointed to report on the question of "Negro Bishops" to the same body which meets next year, in the city of St. Louis. Among those appointed on that Commission was the late Rev. Dr. William Meade Clark, editor of the "Southern Churchman," Richmond, Va. For many years back Dr. Clark had been an ardent advocate of "Negro Bishops." The Doctor was taken sick, with a serious malady. He knew that soon he must die. However, he determined to discharge, as far as possible, the duty laid upon him by the General Convention. Forty-eight hours before his death he handed down his last "editorials" for the "Southern Churchman." These were a series of able arguments in favor of the proposition. The fact that they were written upon "his death-bed" invest them with a peculiar and pathetic value. With this short explanation, our readers will adequately appreciate one of these "arguments" which we present elsewhere in this issue. It is not simply a thing of interest to colored Episcopalians, but to Negroes everywhere. In a special sense, however, to the colored people of both the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Protestant Episcopal Church. Superintendent Koch. The new Superintendent of Public Instruction for Baltimore is Prof. Charles J. Koch, formerly First Assistant Superintendent. The choice of Professor Koch for this high and responsible position is fitting and excellent. Apart from the consideration of fitness and ability to conduct the position, he is a most estimable gentleman, open, frank and affable. No one experiences embarrassment in approaching him. He is a sincere sympathizer in the difficult problems of the race, and, upon every occasion, when practicable, has manifested keen interest in their solution. The Boy Scout Movement. The Scout movement among our boys and girls is worthy of more than a passing notice. The movement should be aided by all our pastors and the boys and girls encouraged and advised to join them. It is a great pity that prejudice in this State is so severe as to deny our boys the privilege of affiliation and recognition. Application was made at headquarters for affiliation, but we were told that no provision had been made and the matter had to be considered. Since then—some six months ago—nothing has been heard from the authorities. What a pity that such a state and condition should exist in a Christian country where brotherly love and Christian comity should be the prevailing features of our civilization. The young men at the head of the movement, notwithstanding this setback are organizing the boys into Scouts and the girls into Camp Fires, and they deserve encouragement and support. NO NEGROES FIT FOR THE POSITION OF BISHOP. "There has been a difficulty raised to which the Southern Churchman wishes to refer with more respect even than to any that has been mentioned. It has been said openly, publicly, and with the appearance of knowledge on the part of the men that said it, that one great difficulty about this Racial Episcopate is that there are no Negroes in the Church fit for the position of Bishop. Now, if this be true, we have come to the one unanswerable argument in favor of a Racial jurisdiction: that is to say, that with all the tremendous progress made by the Negro race in the last 40 years in this country, and with all of the excellent and admirable work accomplished by members of this race in educational institutions, in the professions, in public life, and in the ministry of other churches, this Church has so far failed to produce one single Negro who measures up to her own standard of excellence. Whoever is willing to pass this condemnation upon the Church's work among the Negroes may do so on his own responsibility, but the Southern Churchman absolutely repudiates the idea and denies the justice and fairness of the statement. The men who have been raised by this Church and taught for her ministry among the Negroes are not inferior to those raised by other Churches and for other causes, and to say that not one of these men would be fit for the Episcopate is to make a statement for which the Southern Churchman has no sympathy whatsoever. How can we ever find men's capacity unless we trust them and put responsibility upon them? We do not wait for a white man to prove that he is a capable and efficient Bishop before we elect him Bishop, but we elect him to that high office and then ask God's blessing upon his efforts in the office, and pray God to fill him with wisdom and judgment and a sound mind, and trust the man then to measure up to the high position in which he has been placed. Possibly when this Church sees fit to trust her Negro clergy as she trusts her white clergy, she will find that her Negro clergy are as honest and as true and as faithful and as efficient in their place and work as their white brethren."—The late Rev. Dr. William Meade Clark. "No white man can work effectively or satisfactorily among a race that he cannot visit socially. A large part of a Bishop's influence and success comes through social contact with his people. How, then, can he represent a race or understand their needs unless he can enter their homes, and come into personal contact with them?"—The Bishop of South Carolina. We can not too earnestly impress upon all persons, the real purpose for the existence of every Parish—Spiritual Growth, and the preparation for Death. There may be other uses made of a Parish, but none can cloud this thought.—Selected. BRANCH OFFICES. 141 West Hill Street. 427 Aisquith Street. 408 W. Hoffman St. 623 W. Lanvale St. 507 W. Lanvale St. 1629 W. Lexington St. 1016 Druid Hill Avenue 106 West Biddle St. 1133 Park Avenue. 7 Winters Avenue, Catonsville SUB STATIONS All permanent Advertisers. LOCAL DEPARTMENT. ARTHUR M. BRAGG City Editor and Assist Business Manager. There is no charge for the publication of local news, personals, and the simple announcement of special features of the Sunday services in our city churches. Such matter left at any of our branch offices, or sent directly to the City Editor, will receive prompt attention. Mrs. Henry M. Armstead, of 1548 North Carey street, met with a very painful accident by falling down her stairway. She is at the Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Nellie G. Bragg, of 1133 Park avenue, and Miss Edgeleaner Fessenton, of 918 Cathedral street, have left the city for Petersburg, Va. Mrs. Bragg is to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Kate D. Colson, and Miss Fessenton, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. B. Holmes. At the time of the writing of this note, the eloquent Rev. Dr. M. C. B. Mason, one of the most prominent divines of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is lying at the point of death, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The funeral of the late Mrs. Ella Hutton, a prominent member of Water's A. M. E. Church, took place from that church on Thursday of last week. The remains were forwarded to Dorchester county for interment. The members and friends of Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, are arranging a magnificent and elaborate reception to their pastor, Rev. Dr. C. H. Murray, on the third of August, his birthday. The vestry of St. James' Church has given out the contract for the installation, in that church, of a pipe organ with electric motor attached. The work is to be completed by the first of September next. M. P. Moller, of Hagerstown, Md., was awarded the contract. Anything which is honorable to our people, in the acquisition of property, going into business, or otherwise, we purpose chronicling in these columns. We do not charge for publishing the news. Send in your items, and cooperate with us in having a newsy variety of such matter each week. The ladies of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Maryland Home for Friendless Colored Children have planned a delightful "outing" for the benefit of that institution at Brown's Grove, on Friday, July 30th. An excellent Literary program was rendered at Green Spring M. E. Church, last Wednesday night, by the Pikesville Literary Society. Mr. Hawthorne Smith, a graduate of Hampton Institute, is the industrious president of this organization, and most of its members are graduates of other schools and colleges. The program rendered was commensurate with the training and culture of the members. The Pythians Annual Meeting. Last Monday the Baltimore delegation of the Knights of Pythians left Baltimore for Hagerstown. The delegates were escorted to the station by the Pythians, the two brass bands furnishing the music for the occasion. Messrs. Watty, McMechen, Fowler, Murphy and others, were seen in the line-up. --- Society. During the middle of July many people left the city for the seashore, mountains and the country. The city looks like a deserted village, and there is no one home but the clock, and that's going. Atlantic City is running Virginia and New York hard for first place, while Arundel on the Bay, The Mountain View House, Harper's Ferry, W. Va., and Dale's Hotel, Cape May, have a goodly portion of Baltimore guests. The Exposition in Richmond seems quite a factor in drawing people that way for their vacation, and many will, no doubt, stop by Buck Roe Beach on their way down, or, when they return. Those of us who because of business, or other reasons, cannot go that far from base, will content ourselves with spending Saturday and Sunday at Brown's Grove, Catonsville, or some other place, in reach of the United Railway. Mrs. Gertrude Manokoo, of Cambridge. Md., is in the city, the guest of Miss Edna M. Bunday. Miss Lena Daniels, of Druid Hill avenue, is at Wildwood, N. L. Miss Helen Gordon, Messrs. Murrill Curtis and Lewis Brown spent Sunday the 18th in this city. Mr. Lewis H. Murray, of this city, is teaching the modern dance at Fitzgerald's Auditorium, Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Ambey, entertained a number of friends at their home, 532 Laurens street, Thursday, July 15. Among those present were: Mrs. James Jackson, Mrs. Jessie Gwathney, Mr. and Mrs. H. Newton, Mrs. Clara Dow, Mrs. Herbert P. Newton and Mrs. Sarah P. Mills, of York, Pa., Mrs. Helen F. Newton and Miss Eva Page, of Catonsville. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. Caulk are spending the summer at Severn, Md. Miss Irene Corbin is in Atlantic City for the summer. Miss Bessie Gaither has returned to the city from a visit to Severn, Md. Miss Teresa Murray, of North Howard street, is visiting her brother, Mr. Joseph Murray, 829 15th street, Philadelphia. Miss Marcella Jolly is at Frostburg, Md., the guest of the Misses Susie and Julia Bunday. Miss Fannie Williams, of West Lanvale street, leaves shortly for Falls Church, Va. Mrs. Bartley J. Walker and daughter are summering at Kellar, Va., visiting parents and friends. Mrs. J. Allen Major, of the twenty hundred block Druid Hill avenue, is at Naduay, Va., visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Edward Thomas spent a week at Arundel on the Bay. Mrs. Irene Gregory Wescott has recovered from her recent illness. Messrs. Thomas R. Smith, John Terrell, Robert Goodloe, and S. H. Dudley, who motored to Richmond, Va., to attend the Exposition, have returned to the city after a most delightful trip. Miss Olive Brown is spending awhile at Asbury Park, N. J. Misses Alice and Anita Williams, of George street, are spending the warm months in Onterio, Me. Miss Ruth Cornell, has been sojourning for awhile at the Brighton Hotel, Atlantic City. Miss Francenia Foote is at Cape May, N. J., for the summer. Messrs. Harry T. Pratt and T. Wallace Lansey, spent the week-end of July 10th, at Atlantic City, N. J. Madison St. Presbyterian Church, and Sunday School, gave a very delightful picnic on last Wednesday, July 21st, at Cherry Hill Park. Mrs. Mildred Holland, of 431 West Biddle street, is spending the summer near Dorsey, Md. Miss Florence Matthews, one of our valued school teachers, left the city this week for Washington, where she expects to spend some time with friends. The daily Bible Vacation School, for small children, being conducted by Miss Mary Bragg, at St. James' Church. is well attended, and most interesting and helpful to the little ones. Rev. Shelton H. Bishop, who has a number of relatives in this city, was recently ordained to the Priesthood in Chicago by Bishop Ousboune. Rev. Mr. Bishop is assistant to the Rev. Mr. Massiah, rector of St. Thomas Church. The Rev. Dr. Hutchens C. Bishop, his father, and Rev. Mr. Massiah, were classmates in the Episcopal General Theological Seminary, New York. Mrs. Nellie Reese, of Park avenue, is spending some weeks in Easton, Md., and Atlantic City. Miss Annie E. Smith, the popular ecretary of the Pennsylvania Avenue High School, this city, has recently purchased an attractive dwelling in the 1200 Block Harlem avenue. Mrs. Mascelia J. Smith, of 1729 McCulloh street, who has been quite sick, is very much improved. Mrs. Emma Jones, of 128 W. Hoffman street, is at the Johns Hopkins Hospital undergoing an operation. A number of our physicians, dentists and doctors of pharmacy were at Buck Roe Beach, Va., last week attending the annual meeting of their professional association. The Sunday School Picnic of St. James' Church occurs next Tuesday at Druid Hill Park. Death Of A Prominent South Baltimore. Mr. John W. Brown, a most prominent citizen of South Baltimore, a class leader and officer, in John Wesley M. E. Church, departed this life on Friday, July 16th; his funeral took place from John Wesley Church, on Monday, July 19th, the Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, pastor, officiating. The people of the congregation, as well as those of South Baltimore generally, lament the passing of such a noble character. Mr. Upshur Ill. Mr. Alfred Upshur, of West Lanvale street, who has been in charge of St. Mary's Summer Home, near Tolchester, Md., has returned to the city seriously ill. A New Barbershop. Mr. Alexander Williams, of 1032 Druid Hill avenue, a former employee of the Custom House, has opened a first-class barbershop on Pennsylvania avenue, between Hoffman and Dolphin streets. Mr. Williams is a veteran barber and has a wide circle of friends and admirers in Baltimore, and there is no reason why he should not meet with success. The Solid Rock Man The District Attorney's office has received word of the arrest in Chicago of William R. Parker, forty-five years of age, a well known real estate dealer of this city, on an indictment filed in this city May, 1915. Parker is charged with absconding with nearly $900 belonging to stockholders of the Solid Rock Building Association. The police officials of Chicago are holding in custody a man whom they believe to be Parker. Since May, 1915, the police have been looking for him to answer a charge of grand larceny, but it was not until two weeks ago that traces were found of Parker in Pittsburgh. From there he was traced to Chicago, and the police arrested him Friday of last week in that city. Death of Prominent Men Mr. George Jolly, the janitor of the Franklin Building, a steward, and prominent worker in Water's Church, departed this life, on last Wednesday. Mr. Jolly was an active member in all of the higher branches of Masonry, and his funeral, which promises to be an imposing one, will take place from Water's Church, Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, pastor, at two o'clock on Sunday, July 25th. Mr. Alfred Mitchell, of 423 Somerset street, passed away on last Thursday. His funeral will be from Centennial Church, Rev. Dr. N. M. Carroll, pastor, at two o'clock on Sunday next. Mr. Mitchell was the father of Mr. Luther Mitchell, a teacher in our public schools, and also of Mr. George Mitchell, a teacher in the Wilmington, Delaware, Industrial School. For the summer months, Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith street, has changed its evening service to a "Twilight Service," lasting from 6 P. M. to 7 P. M. SHARP ST, MEMORIAL and ST. PAUL'S CHURCHES In Union Excursion to Brown's Grove Union means everybody of each Church. Tickets 25 Cents. Rev. M, J. Naylor, and Rev. S, A. Virgil, Pastors AMONG THE CHURCHES. The spring rally of Asbury M. E. Church, Rev. G. E. Curry, pastor, will have its closing on Sunday next. Vesper Service, 6 P. M. Rev. Dr. S. M. Johnson, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church, and his congregation, are engaged in a ten-days crusade, ending August 1st. Services are held nightly. The funeral of the late Dr. J. M. Carghill, which took place on Friday of last week, from St. John's A. M. E. Church, Rev. Dr. P. W. Wortham, pastor, was attended by a large number of ministers, including Bishop Hurst. Rev. P. C. Neal, pastor of First Baptist Church, is conducting his accustomed services all through the summer. The rector of St. James' Church, Park avenue and Preston street, will give forth a special discourse on Sunday morning, on "The First Families of Virginia." "The Witch at Endor and Saul," will be the subject of the Rev. S. A. Virgil. St. Paul's Church, Saratoga street near Carey, on Sunday morning next; at the evening service, the subject will be, "St. Paul with the Romans." Rev. Dr. Navlor in Paradise. The good pastor of Sharp Street Memorial Church had the delightful experience of being in "Paradise" Grove, last Sunday, where he delivered an excellent and eloquent sermon. At 3 P. M., at the same place, on next Sunday, Preacher Alfred Young, of railroad-sermon fame, will hold forth, while the Metropolitan Singing Band, under the direction of Captain Noble Thomas, will conduct the prayer meeting. "Paradise," with a pavilion seating fifteen hundred persons, is most attractive and well lighted. The Knights of Pythias. At the annual meeting of the Knights of Pythias, which took place in Hagerstown this week, the following annual officers were elected: Grand Chancellor—Geo. A. Watty. Vice Grand Chancellor—J. Edward Smith. Grand Keeper of Records and Seals Josiah Diggs. Grand Master of Exchequer—H. M. St. Clair. Grand Prelate—Rev. Charles Bishop. Grand Lecturer—Lonnie Branch. Grand Medical Director—Dr. Chas. D. Fowler. Grand Master of Arms—John Pratt. Supreme Representatives—Gen. Geo. E. Lewis and John Henderson. The next annual session will be held at Crisfield. Md. The session was largely attended. On the first day there was an imposing parade, which broke at the baseball park, where there was a prize drill, and a game of ball. The Grand Court elected Mrs. Katharine Bruton Grand Worthy Counselor in the room of Mrs. Rosie J. Richardson. A number of distinguished members of the order passed through the city enroute for home. In Durance Vile Three well known young gentlemen, of Baltimore, visited Atlantic City on the second Sunday in July to spend a few days. Having reached the city by the sea, they procured lodging at what was thought to be a respectable hotel. They had hardly dropped their bags, and made themselves comfortable when they were shocked to find the place filled with police and plain clothes men. Unfortunately, they were forced to accompany the officers to the lock-up, and were later lodged in the May's Landing Jail. Although they only went to Atlantic City to spend a few days, it is more than likely that they will now remain over for the fall session of the court. Some few weeks ago, the "Age" of New York, published the following extract taken from the "Independent," Elizabeth City, N. C., Mr. W. O. Saunders, Editor: "I have no apologies to make for anything I have said about the unfair treatment of the Negro by my race. The great white race has never been fair to any of its darker hued brothers. The whole history of the white race has been one of a ruthless exploitation and oppression of weaker peoples. We must adopt a different policy. Christianity is not helping things much. A Christianity that promises a people social equality in a world to come and denies them even a brotherly co-operation in this world is a cheap farce that can not mislead even a Hottentot very long. "I say, we have got to adopt a different policy in our dealings with all Colored races. Retribution is waiting for us just around the corner, with a terrible club. I have been wanting to say for some time that we may have attempted to exploit one race of Colored people too many times and we are beginning to find out our mistake. Not satisfied with our extermination of the red man and subjection of the black man, we set in to despoil the yellow man. The yellow man is beginning to bother us. "The whole history of our dealings with the Colored people of the world is a hideous phantasmagoria of colossal errors. In the name of Christianity and civilization we have conquered and oppressed them, and a few of our wealthy class have reaped rich financial reward in the process. But for the dirty dollars a few of our rich manufacturers, exporters, bankers, and railroad men have made from this oppression and exploitation, the bone-headed mass of us have inherited a world of trouble." COMMUNICATED. The undersigned, on behalf of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, of Masons, of the Jurisdiction of Maryland, feel that they owe a duty to the public, generally, in making a statement with respect to a recent action of the Grand Lodge in protecting itself, and preserving its honor and good name. With much reluctance, after due investigation, the Grand Lodge was constrained to expel from membership in the Masonic Fraternity, Mr. John H. Murphy, who, for a number of years past has not only been a member of the same, but has enjoyed many high honors of the Fraternity. Without going into details, it is sufficient to state that Mr. Murphy, while a member of the Order suffered himself to become guilty of conduct unbecoming a Mason, being contumacious towards the Grand Lodge. Whereupon the Grand Master, exercising the authority of his office, placed him under suspension, and cited him to appear before the Grand Lodge at its annual meeting. Following such suspension, in violation of the honor and respect due said Grand Lodge, said John H. Murphy appealed to the civil court, requesting that said civil court interfere and compel the lifting of the suspension placed upon him by due authority. When, therefore, such action was taken upon the part of said John H. Murphy, the Grand Lodge was convoked in Extraordinary Session, the Grand Master preferring his charges against the said John H. Murphy, a Commission was thereupon constituted to investigate and try John H. Murphy, and report back their findings to the Grand Lodge. The Commission being ready to report, the Grand Lodge was re-assembled on Friday, July 16, 1915, and, said Commission submitting its report recommended the expulsion of John H. Murphy from the Masonic Fraternity, and said report was adopted by seventy-five per cent. of those present. It is wholly unnecessary for us to state with what extreme reluctance the Grand Lodge, stimulated by a sense of duty, both to itself, as well as to the public at large, was forced to place beyond the pale of Masonry one so extensively known throughout the country, and one advanced in years. All of these circumstances bat increased the weight of responsibility of the Grand Lodge in vindicating the integrity of Masonry and the honor and fidelity of the Brotherhood who affectionately cherish the name and character of our illustrious Father and founder, Prince Hall, and his family, spread from pole to pole. On behalf of the Maryland Grand Lodge. JOSEPH P EVANS, Grand Master. GEORGE T. DUPPIN. Grand Secretary. Baltimore, Md., July 20, 1915. ANNUAL STATE BAZAAR AND CARNIVAL. You are invited to the first Great Annual State Bazaar and Carnival on the beautiful farm of Mr. Stephen Watkins, Ellicott City, Md., Thursday, September 2, 1915, by the Howard County L. P. I. League, and the Atholton M. E. Church. Features: Automobile Show, Grand Horse and Colt Show, Baseball and Tennis, Beauty and Health Contest, Marathon Race, Grand Parade, Orations on the Progress of the Race, Grand Concert and Display of Firework at Night. Awarding of prizes. Tickets 25 cents. Mr. Stephen Watkins, president, Ellicott City; Mr. James Carter, secretary, Guilford, Md.; Rev. Wm. N. Holt, manager, 1711 Lorman street, Baltimore, Md. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Saratoga St. near Carey. Rev. S. A, Virgil, Pastor, Sunday July 25. 1Ja.m. The Pastor will preach the fifth sermon on David the Shepherd Boy. Subject; "The Witch at Endor and Saul." 8 p.m. 'St. Paul with the Romans.' We have good singing and a splendid service. All Welceme. Sunday July 25, 8 p, m. special Soug Service rendered by the Church Choir. Silver Offering at the door. The trolley ride to Green Spring Church is the most beautiful and refreshing of all the out of town trips. Take Emory Grove Car, and get off at Tobins. Masonic Notice. Masonic Notice. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: hereby given that the Most Worshipful United & A. M. in and for the State of Maryland and convene in Sixty-seventh Annual Communication on Md., Monday and Tuesday, August 16 a.d 17, General Lodges throughout the State are informed to full representation at this Communication. Nations of the 67th Annual Communication will be E Church. Rev, J, H. Blake. Pastor. beginn Service Sunday night, by the Committee on O E. S. Peck, Chairman. By Order of the Most Worshipful JOSEPH P. EVANS, At: Grand Ma E T. DUPPIN. Grand Secretary. Notice is hereby given that the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. in and for the State of Maryland and Jurisdiction, will convene in Sixty-seventh Annual Communication at Saint Michael's, Md., Monday and Tuesday, August 16 a.d 17, 1915. The several Lodges throughout the State are informed that they must have full representation at this Communication. The sessions of the 67th Annual Communication will be held in Union M. E Church. Rev. J, H. Blake. Pastor. beginning with Memorial Service Sunday night, by the Committee on Obituary, Rev. E. W. S. Peck, Chairman. Attest: Grand Master. GEORGE T. DUPPIN. Grand Secretary. CONSULT WITH WILLIAM L. FITGERALD 1206 DRUID HILL AVENUE, have a House For Sale or For Rent, or desire OR FIRST CLASS DENTAL WORK GO DR. OSCARD. JONES EON DENTIST. 1405 DRUID HILL AVENUE If you have a House For Sale or For Rent, or desire to buy FOR FIRST CLASS DENTAL WORK GO TO DR. OSCARD. JONES SURGEON DENTIST. 1405 DRUID HILL AVENUE. ANYTHING IN THE DRUG LINE, -: AT:- STOKES & DERRY armacy, 1016 Druid Hill Aven JOSEPH P. EVANS, 106 W. BIDDLE STREET, Hair Cutting and Shaving JOB PRINTING; Your Work To The Or of THE COMMONWEALTH WEST HOFFMAN STR IEN OF MARYLAND, Pharmacy, 1016 Druid Hill Avenue. JOSEPH P. EVANS. 106 W. BIDDLE STREET. Hair Cutting and Shaving. JOB PRINTING; Bring Your Work To The Office Of THE COMMONWEALTH 414 WEST HOFFMAN STREET. MEN OF MARYLAND. By THE REV. GEORGE F. BRAGG, D. D. Rector of St. James' Church, Baltimore, Md., and Editor of The Church Advocate. "ME V OF MARYLAND," One Dollar per copy. Address the Author 1133 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. OTHER WORKS BY SAME AUTHOR. The Colored Harvest in the Old Undivided Diocese Virginia. Old St. Stephen's, Petersburg, Va. Afro-American Church Work and Workers. The First Negro Priest on Southern Soil. The Birth and History of the Missionary District Pls A Bond Slave of Christ. Negro Ordinations From 1795 to 1906. 1. The Colored Harvest in the Old Undivided Diocese of Virginia. 2. Old St. Stephen's, Petersburg, Va. 3. Afro-American Church Work and Workers. 4. The First Negro Priest on Southern Soil. 5. The Birth and History of the Missionary District Plr 6. A Bond Slave of Christ. 7. Negro Ordinations From 1795 to 1906.