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THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY. "Entered as second-class matter July 24, 1915, at the post-office at Baltimore, Maryland, under the Act of March 3, 1879." VOLUME I. NO 5. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, SATURDAY AUG. 21. 1915, PRICE 2 CENTS A COPY, THE 67TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND LODGE. Al-Macbeth Photo The 67th annual session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. convened in Union M. E. Church, St. Michael's, Md., on last Monday morning. The Lodge was duly opened by Grand Master Evans, assisted by Grand Chaplain Alfred Young, the other Grand Officers, and the Masonic choir. The Grand Master's annual report and address was a magnificent paper and was most appreciatingly received by the Grand Lodge. The address showed that eight new lodges had been set apart, under Dispensation, comprising an increase of two hundred members. On Monday evening, there was a public session, and reception, at which time Attorney W. Ashbie Hawkins, of this city, a prominent Mason performed the honors of Master of Ceremonies. Mayor Thomas E. Harrison of the town gracefully welcomed the visitors, Prof. Stephen H. Long, of Pocomoke, made a fitting response. Other addresses were delivered by the following: Attorney W. D. Morris, Commissioner Ernest H. Burns, and Mrs. Annie E. Jones, all of St. Michael's; Mr. Isaiah Smith, of Baltimore, and Mr. John W. Williams, of Hagerstown. The music was by the Masonic choir, Miss Rachel Holt of this city being the soloist. On Sunday evening preceding, a beautiful memorial service was conducted, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Peck, chairman of the Committee on Obituary. The next annual meeting of the Grand Lodge will convene in Towson, Md., in 1916. JOSEPH P. EVANS, MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF THE JURISDICTION OF MARYLAND. The following is a list of the officers elected by the Grand Lodge: Grand Master, Joseph P. Evans, Baltimore. Deputy Grand Master, W. E. Fletcher, Annapolis. Senior Grand Warden, Prof, S. H. Long, Pocomoke. Junior Grand Warden, W. W. Allen, Baltimore. Grand Recorder, Hugh W. Simmons, Baltimore. Grand Treasurer, Alfred Nixon, Baltimore. Grand Secretary, George Thos Duppin, Baltimore. Mr. George W. Biddle has purchased store, stock and fixtures of the place corner of Winchester and Calhoun streets, and will conduit the business. THE FISHERMEN OF GALILEE. The eleventh annual session of the Fishermen of Galilee, of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, was held in Camden, N. J., August 9-10-11, Mr. E. E. Holland, of New York, grand master, presiding, assisted by Mr. William H. Garrett, of Baltimore, deputy grand master. The session was largely attended. There are in the order 37 adult lodges, 11 junior lodges, three degree houses, ar.1 three select past rulers' councils. The following officers were elected: Grand master, E. E. Holland, New York; deputy grand master, William H. Garrett, Baltimore; grand associate, Mrs. Annie Hammond, Baltimore; grand financial secretary, Mrs. Amanda DeBoys, New York; grand recording secretary, Mrs. Lillie Pratts, New York; grand treasurer, Mrs. Alverta Turner, New York; grand lecturer, A. B. Johnson, New York, grand chaplain, Henry Johnson, Camden, N. J.; grand inner guard, John Randalls, Va.; grand outer guard, R. C. Clerk, Kingston, New York; grand right conductor, Mrs. Virgia Gush, Washington, D. C. Among the delegates present from Baltimore were: Mrs. Maggie Sceney. Mrs. Josephine Hardy, Mrs. Emma Williams, Messrs. Henry Johnson, William G. Price and Alferd Nixon. The next session will be held at Kingston, New York. Mr. Joseph P. Evans, who has just been re-elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Masonic Fraternity of Maryland, is one of the most useful citizens of this State. A man, in early life, deprived of the advantages of a good common school education, but possessing uncommon common sense, has made good use of the opportunities for education in real practical life. He has a strong grip upon the common people, and he invariably uses the strong influence which he possesses with them, in every direction which makes for good citizenship. He is sternly set against all immoralities and disorder, which some times creep into fraternal and benevolent institutions, and it is his highest ambition to elevate and dignify the craft over which he so acceptably presides. A very great tribute to his unswerving honesty, and devotion to the best interests of Negro Masonry is indicated in the determination of his brethren that he shall continue to wear the hat, and remain a conspicuous luminary in the sanctorium of the Grand Lodge. Easton District Conference. The amount raised at the Easton District Conference was more than two hundred dollars. Rev. J. O. Custis, the conference evangelist, was among the many interested visitors. "Higher than the question of our duration is the question of our deserving. Immortality will come to such as are fit for it, and he who would be a great soul in the future must be a great soul now." Mr. Evans is ever a great depository of the cares, anxieties and troubles of hundreds of his brethren who constantly seek his advice and guidance. They have confidence in him, for both his ear and his heart are always open to them, and in a practical and helpful manner he is ever wont to make the response. Mr. Evans is an honored member of the COMMONWEALTH Company, the National head of the order of Galilean Fishermen, and actively connected with a number of public interests for the betterment of the condition of his people. Every good cause for race amelioration appeals to him not in vain. "Nothing touches the soul but leaves its impress, and thus little by little we are fashioned into the image of all we have seen and heard, known and meditated. And if we learn to live with all that is fairest, purest, and best, the love of it all will in the end become our very life."—Selected. THE COMMONWEALTH: THE COMMONWEALTH: Published Every Saturday Company, at 414 W. HOFF ERNEST Subscription: One copy, Cents, in advance. Single copy The Commonwealth may or sub-stations. Published Every Saturday by The Commonwealth Publishing Company, at 414 W. HOFFMAN STREET, Baltimore, Md. ERNEST LYON, EDITOR. Subscription: One copy, one year, 75 Cents; Six months, 40 Cents, in advance, Single copy, Two Cents. The Commonwealth may be had at any of the branch offices, or sub-stations. SATURDAY AUGUST 21.1915. THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA. CONSULATE GENERAL IN THE UNITED STATES THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE 1911 periods: 1. Colonization. 2. Influence. 4. Loan of 1906. These five periods contain all t periods: 1. Colonization. 2. Independence. 3. Invasion of British Influence. 4. Loan of 1906. 5. The American Rapproachment. These five periods contain all the important events which have transpired during the life of the little republic, the only constitutional government, under the dominance of colored people on the West Coast of Africa. COLONIZATION. The first indications of an awakened conscience on the crime of slavery in America was the voluntary manumission of slaves by their humane masters. These, with other free Negroes formed a large class who longed to find an asylum in which they and their children might escape the dehumanizing influence of slavery. This feeling was fostered by philanthropic white men, who were constant in their devotion to the furtherance of the Negroes' cause. The most notable event in this direction was the emigration expedition of Paul Cuffee, a colored man from the State of Massachusetts, a navigator by profession, and a ship owner. He was born in 1719 in the city of New Bedford. He brooded over the wrongs of corporal bondage and consecrated himself to its relief, as he thought, by the peaceful method of colonization. Captain Cuffee's labors culminated in the expedition of 1815, when he sailed from Boston for Africa with forty of his countrymen to find a place where he and his people may enjoy civil and religious liberty, under institutions founded according to their own sense of justice. This same year the Sun of the Great Napoleon set upon the solitary Island of St. Helena to rise no more. The expenses of the trip which amounted to four thousand dollars were paid by Mr. Cuffee himself. He died the next year, however, before he could witness the success of his work; but in the midst of extensive plans for a greater exodus which was an inspiration to others who were to follow his example. The Kaiser has knocked the bottom out of Warsaw, the capital of the Polish nation, and his victorious army has made a mad rush for Petrograd, the national stronghold of the Czar. Territory thus acquired will not be relinquised easily. Sixty million of people, as aggressive and potential as the Germans, must have room for national expansion, greater than is afforded by the present limitations. If the Allies have succeeded in wresting from the Kaiser his African colonies—which relieved the natural congestion—then Europe must furnish the substitute. With the Belgian Kingdom, the Polish nation, a great slice of the Russian Empire—together with Alsace and Lorraine annexed to the Kaiser's domains—the future of Imperialism, at least so far as Europe is concerned is guaranteed, and all that the Lion and the Bear can do will be to roar and growl, the one in his insular den, and the other in his polar haunts. The COMMONWEALTH doffs its hat to the Kaiser, and joins in the universal admiration for the courage and heroism displayed by the men at the siege of Warsaw. Hoc der Kaiser. The Republic of Haiti has at last fallen a prey to the wiles of American diplomacy. These brave people who defied the martial intrigues of Napoleon, and the diplomatic subtlety of LeClerc, to reintroduce slavery upon their Island home, have become victims to their own spleen—so that what neither Napoleon, nor LeClerc, nor Grant, could do, have been done by them—and now St. Mole Island, long desired by the Washington Government, as a coaling station, and which the Haitians refused to grant, is now practically assured. A man's greatest enemy is one of his own household. Haiti's greatest enemy is Haiti. The United States would never have landed an armed force upon the territory of a friendly nation, at peace with her, The Commonwealth Publishing AN STREET, Baltimore, Md. VON, EDITOR. year, 75 Cents; Six months, 40 Two Cents. had at any of the branch offices, Liberia is not the only independent black nationality in the world. Neither is it the only English Speaking Community on the West Coast of Africa, but it is the only independent black nationality of English speaking people in the world, and as such occupies undoubtedly a unique place in the family of nations; in the consideration of mankind generally, and particularly the people and government of the United States, whose legitimate offspring it is. Its history is divided into five dependence. 3. Invasion of British. The American Rapproachment. important events which have tranre republic, the only constitutional WARSAW HAITI. unless that nation permitted it. Haiti made it possible by continual revolutions—which are a disgrace to civilization. We can sympathize with a brave people struggling against a foreign foe, but we can have no sympathy for fractriciders. The moral of this international incident is easy of application to the Negro race in the United States. The greatest enemy of the Negro in the United States is the Negro himself. Are we really going to war with Mexico? If journalistic and diplomatic indications count for anything the COMMONWEALTH is inclined to answer in the affirmative. What a pity that the Monroe Doctrine should bring this government of the United States into so many international entanglements. Mexico is not Haiti. The experiment will be more than a cake-walk. There is not a bit of doubt as to the outcome, but the experiment will be a costly one, in life and property. Let us hope that diplomacy will prove effective, and that intervention, which is war, will be unnecessary. BISHOP CRANSTON Bishop Earl Cranston is the Episcopal Church. In many respects men of his day. His religious are have won the admiration of the cause general reaction against theence in automatically retiring the. Such a practice may be applied while all men may be created ed in physical and mental qualities. Hartzell belong to a class by the their activities upon the Episcopal human practice, which, while no wisdom of a great body, may be divine wisdom. These men are and no practice as such should parties. The COMMONWEALTH report Zion's Herald, as an evidence of it such utterances should be in the "I favored the plan adopted by method was a harrowing process.—to this veteran at least. I shall gl sponsibilities of the office, hoping still should it please God to continue yet to think that my day of wearing tol. What I see is the welcome radiance soul's eternal tomorrows of service years do not take toll of strength, effective service. Immortals never The editor of the COMMONWEALTH conference, which retired Bishop more pathetic scene than that of human study. Some of the men were foremost in wishing to bring an anomaly. He is capable of p the Afro-American is not only a Shop Earl Cranston is the senior bishop of the General Church. In many respects he is one of the most of this day. His religious zeal and mental activity are on the admiration of the whole church so much general reaction against the rule of the last General automatically retiring the bishops at the age of seven practice may be applicable in the case of many men may be created equal—all men are not critical and mental qualities. Bishops Cranston, Hamilton belong to a class by themselves, and it is unfortunate activities upon the Episcopal bench should be regular practice, which, while representing the consensus of a great body, may be utterly out of harmony and wisdom. These men are still vigorous in body and practice as such should place a limitation upon the Commonwealth reproduces Bishop Cranston's herald, as an evidence of its contention that a mindlessferences should be in the fore and not in the rear. I favored the plan adopted by the last General Conference was a harrowing process. The age limit seems better to a veteran at least. I shall gladly accept freedom from the duties of the office, hoping still to serve the church in some place God to continue years and strength. Indeed, it is that my day of wearing toil i declining, for I see no need is the welcome radiance o sunset prefiguring the glorious tomorrows of service without weariness, where there do not take toll of strength, and where there is therefore a service. Immortals never retire." The editor of the Commonwealth was present at the last place, which retired Bishops Moore, Neeley and other aesthetic scene than that one could hardly be reproach study. Some of the men who were weeping over the most in wishing to bring it about. The Anglo-Arctic. He is capable of performing many queer and American is not only a close student but a faithful Bishop Earl Cranston is the senior bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In many respects he is one of the most wonderful men of his day. His religious zeal and mental activity at his age have won the admiration of the whole church so much so as to cause general reaction against the rule of the last General Conference in automatically retiring the bishops at the age of seventy-five. Such a practice may be applicable in the case of many men—for while all men may be created equal—all men are not created alike in physical and mental qualities. Bishops Cranston, Hamilton and Hartzell belong to a class by themselves, and it is unfortunate that their activities upon the Episcopal bench should be regulated by a human practice, which, while representing the consensus of the wisdom of a great body, may be utterly out of harmony with the divine wisdom. These men are still vigorous in body and in mind and no practice as such should place a limitation upon their activities. The COMMONWEALTH reproduces Bishop Cranston's letter to Zion's Herald, as an evidence of its contention that a mind capable of such utterances should be in the fore and not in the rear. "I favored the plan adopted by the last General Conference. The old method was a harrowing process. The age limit seems better to a bishop—to this veteran at least. I shall gladly accept freedom from the graver responsibilities of the office, hoping still to serve the church in some capacity should it please God to continue years and strength. Indeed, it is pleasant to think that my day of wearing toil is declining, for I see no night ahead. What I see is the welcome radiance o sunset prefiguring the glory of the soul's eternal tomorrows of service without weariness, where the uncounted years do not take toll of strength, and where there is therefore no limit to effective service. Immortals never retire." The editor of the COMMONWEALTH was present at the last general conference, which retired Bishops Moore, Neeley and others, and a more pathetic scene than that one could hardly be reproduced for human study. Some of the men who were weeping over the scene were foremost in wishing to bring it about. The Anglo-American is an anomaly. He is capable of performing many queer antics, and the Afro-American is not only a close student but a faithful imitator. THE LANDING OF HAM AT JAMESTOWN. On Tuesday, August 31, one of the COMMONWEALTH, in the air in Paradise Grove, a fitting celebration the landing of our forebears at important historical event in the his lessons, should have due accentuation being arranged and due notice prominent speakers will be present. When we pause sufficiently to the group of "black mankind," planters at Jamestown, and then has been crowded into 296 years, group, amid all the horrors, shame people during all these years, it thing for the race to close this large popular gathering, rehearsing gathering inspiraton for a well when, in a more imposing way, niversary of the landing of the p James. Tuesday, August 31, under the presidency of Edi COMMONWEALTH, in the afternoon and evening, will rise Grove, a fitting celebration of the 296th anniversary of our forebears at Jamestown, Virginia. Such historical event in the history of the race, with the man should have due accentuation. A rich and worthy arranged and due notice will be given of the same. That speakers will be present to deliver appropriate a speech we pause sufficiently long to note the pitiful comedy of "black mankind," sold by the Dutch trader at Jamestown, and then, think what tremendous crowded into 296 years, by the descendants of the mid all the horrors, shame and degradation visited us during all these years, it would, indeed, be a most of the race to close this memorable month of August. Popular gathering, rehearsing the mercies of Providing inspiraton for a well sustained effort, four years after a more imposing way, we should celebrate the day of the landing of the people of Ham on the bank. On Tuesday, August 31, under the presidency of Editor Lyon, of the COMMONWEALTH, in the afternoon and evening, will be held in Paradise Grove, a fitting celebration of the 296th anniversary of the landing of our forebears at Jamestown, Virginia. Such an important historical event in the history of the race, with the necessary lessons, should have due accentuation. A rich and worthy program is being arranged and due notice will be given of the same. Several prominent speakers will be present to deliver appropriate addresses. When we pause sufficiently long to note the pitiable condition of the group of "black mankind," sold by the Dutch traders, to the planters at Jamestown, and then, think what tremendous progress has been crowded into 296 years, by the descendants of this ancient group, amid all the horrors, shame and degradation visited upon black people during all these years, it would, indeed, be a most gracious thing for the race to close this memorable month of August with a large popular gathering, rehearsing the mercies of Providence, and gathering inspiraton for a well sustained effort, four years hence, when, in a more imposing way, we should celebrate the 300th anniversary of the landing of the people of Ham on the banks of the James. THE BLACK MAN—SUI GENERIS. All forces are united against the black man. His skin is against him in every community in the United States. As a scholar, as an orator, and as a genius, he commands admiration until his face is seen, when his admirers shrink back, to withhold what the merit of the situation would accord to any other one with a white face. Color in American society seems to be the standard of merit and the passport to recognition. ```markdown ``` --- the senior bishop of the Methodist sects he is one of the most wonderful real and mental activity at his age the whole church so much so as to the rule of the last General Conference bishops at the age of seventy-five able in the case of many men—for equal—all men are not created alike. Bishops Cranston, Hamilton and themselves, and it is unfortunate that a real bench should be regulated by a representing the consensus of the the utterly out of harmony with the still vigorous in body and in mind place a limitation upon their activi- produces Bishop Cranston's letter to his contention that a mind capable of fore and not in the rear. The last General Conference. The old The age limit seems better to a bishop and accept freedom from the graver rea- to serve the church in some capacity arts and strength. Indeed, it is pleasant i declining, for I see no night ahead o sunset prefiguring the glory of the without weariness, where the uncounted and where there is therefore no limit to retire." HEALTH was present at the last general as Moore, Neeley and others, and a he could hardly be reproduced for who were weeping over the scene it about. The Anglo-American is performing many queer antics, and close student but a faithful imitator. After the presidency of Editor Lyon, afternoon and evening, will be held ereation of the 296th anniversary of Jamestown, Virginia. Such an imory of the race, with the necessary institution. A rich and worthy program will be given of the same. Several intent to deliver appropriate addresses, long to note the pitiable condition of sold by the Dutch traders, to the, think what tremendous progress by the descendants of this ancient and degradation visited upon black would, indeed, be a most gracious memorable month of August with a long the mercies of Providence, and sustained effort, four years hence, we should celebrate the 300th an-people of Ham on the banks of the How long will this condition last—in a democratic community with a population noted for its hetero-geniety—unlike any other community in the world. Does this condition exist because the black man is sui-generis? Not altogether so. The situation is influenced by the traditional relation of the black man to the white man in the United States. His relation to this same black man is quite different in any other country other than the United States, notably the West Indies, Central and South America, Europe and Africa. In these coun- 1 MEXICO tries color is no barrier to social intellectual and commercial recognition, and miscengenation is unknown. ARTHUR M. BRAG6 City Editor and Assist Business Manager. BRANCH OFFICES. BRANCH OFFICES. 141 West Hill Street. 427 Aisquith Street. 408 West Hoffman Street. 623 West Lanvale Street. 507 West Lanvale Street. 1629 West Lexington Street. 1016 Druid Hill Avenue. 106 West Biddle Street. 1133 Park Avenue. 67 Winters Avenue, Catonsville. The Bishop of Hard Work. The above title, in truth, applies to our townsman, Bishop John Hurst, who, just now, is enjoying a breathing spell, having just returned from Bermuda, whither he has been holding Conference. At the last General Conference Bishop Hurst was assigned to the Florida District, a large and exacting responsibility. Upon the death of the late Bishop Derrick, he had added the care of the work in Bermuda and in South America. When the Bishops' Council last met, it still further increased the load upon Bishop Hurst by electing him the Secretary of its Council, which vacancy was occasioned by the succession of Bishop Lee to the primacy among his brethren. Despite the fact of such heavy work, Bishop Hurst is peculiarly and specially fitted for the post of secretary of the Episcopal Council. All ecclesiastical correspondence, international, as well as inter-denominational, together with other matters of general and race interests, fall very heavily upon the occupant of the office of Secretary of the Bishops' Council. No doubt, Bishop Hurst is the hardest worked of all his Episcopal brethren. However, The African Methodist Episcopal Church is certainly worthy of congratulation in possessing as one of its Bishops a man of such mental and moral culture, and such thorough business training as so beautifully blend in John Hurst. Words of Praise. The Rev. Dr. W. J. Winston, President of the Lee and Hayes University, of this city, writes to our Editor, in part, as follows: "I take this opportunity of congratulating you on the most splendid, clean and up-to-date journal you are giving the reading public, and assure you that I am deeply interested in any praiseworthy enterprise that may be started by my race. Having known you as long as I have, I feel quite sure that your paper will be conducted on a cosmopolitan plan rather than on a selfish one which has been the course of so many of our editors. The people in East Baltimore seem delighted with this splendid journal." Society. Rev. E. T. Bailey, of Durham, N. C., preached at Water's Church, on last Sunday morning. Mrs. P. W. Wortham, of 634 George street, and Mrs. J. W. Woodhouse, of 537 Presstman street, are spending some time in Atlantic City. Mrs. Harriet A. Hilliard, the Old Town merchant, is erecting a very commodious store and dwelling at the corner of Orleans and Spring streets. The uniformed rank of Pythians will attend divine service at Water's Church, on Sunday afternoon, August 29th, where the annual sermon will be delivered. Mr. Charles J. Harris, a pianist of Boston, has been in the city, visiting Miss Mattie F. White, of 434 W. Biddle street. Miss Helen Fisher, of the COMMONWEALTH office, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Read, of Princess Anne. Md. Mrs. J. W. Young, of 903 Madison avenue, and Mrs. Mary Honor, of 342 W. Biddle street, are visiting Cape May, Stone Harbor, Wildwood and Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. Hattie Bayton, of Essex County, Va., passed through the city this week enroute to Atlantic City. Her husband there met with a serious accident. Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Wheaton, of Macon, Ga., were in the city last week the guest of Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Gaines. They were enroute to Boston to attend the Business League. Before going to Boston they will spend a few days in Philadelphia and New York. Rev. C. H. Murray, of Catonsville, and Rev. A. L. Gaines, spent a few days last week in Philadelphia. Rev. R. E. Ford, pastor A. M. E. Church, Hagerstown, was in Baltimore last week, a guest at Water's A. M. E. parsonage. Rev. Dr. W. A. Creditt, of Philadelphia, has been spending some time in the city with friends and relatives. Mr. John H. Hampton is spending some time in and near Bridgeport, Conn. Mr. Arthur L. Macbeth, the official photographer of the Lincoln Jubilee Exposition, conducted in Chicago, left for that city during the present week. The Observer, monthly magazine, for August is out, and it is rich in good reading matter in all its departments. Its monthly publication is a decided acquisition to our literature. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fowman, and Miss Bertie L. Valentine, organist of St. James' Church, left this week for Montgomery County, where they will spend the remaining portion of the month of August. Mrs. Eliza Queen, of northwest Baltimore, has returned to the city from her country place. Miss Ella R. Brown has returned to the city after a pleasing sojourn at Earl Height, Md. Mrs. Hilda Evans has returned to the city from Clear Springs, Md., where she has been visiting her parents. The Stewardess of Roland Park Methodist Protestant Church gave a very successful carnival on Wednesday of last week. The Rev. J. C. McEaddy, of Cumberland, Md., was in the city last week the guest of Rev. John G. Martin. Rev. J. O. Custis, the evangelist of the Baltimore Conference, is to preach at Payne Church next Sunday evening. Ground has been broken for the erection of six modern houses, on Kelly avenue, Mount Washington. Cards of "thanks" are not news. All such cost five cents for each line. The news we publish free, advertisements are not free. Miss Sarah R. Jackson, of 618 N. Caroline St., has returned from a most dellightful visit to her sister, Mrs. Chas. B. Spriggs, of Kent County, Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews Veney are visiting in Tidewater, Va. Mrs. Carrie Jones and sister are on a two weeks' visit to Virginia. Mrs. Mary L. Stewart is visiting in Richmond, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pinn recently enjoyed a dellightful trip to the country. Rev. Dr. E. W. Scott, President of the Methodist Protestant Conference, conducted a very successful rally at Lutherville Church on last Sunday. There is now one "Hill" less, since Miss Estella B., daughter of Rev. Dr. D. G. Hill, was united in holy wedlock to Rev. John B. St. Felix Isaac, by Bishop Coppin, at the summer residence of the bride's parents, Petersville, Md., on the 20th of last July. Mrs. Lizzie Blake, of 507 Hoffman street, a prominent member of the Household of Ruth, will leave tomorrow for Alexandria, Va., to be present at "Field Day" of the Patriarchie Regiment of Odd Fellows. From thence Mrs. Blake will go to Warrenton, Va., for a few days, and finally will spend some time at Cape May. Payne Memorial Church has recently fitted up its new parsonage, 1342 N. Calhoun street. Rev. J. G. Martin is the much beloved pastor of this church. The "house-warming" and reception occurs August 25. The Bible vacation school conducted at St. Andrew's, Mount Washington by Mrs. Estella Hall. Mrs. Susan F. Williams, and Miss Ada M. Wright, has closed after a most successful session. Sewing, drawing and chair-caning were included in the branches taught. Little Emma Macbeth. On the fifth of the present month, while at an outing at Santa Monica Canyon, Cal., Little Emma Macbeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Macbeth, Los Angeles, Cal., formerly of this city, was killed by an auto. The funeral which took place from the Wesley M. E. Church was exceedingly sad and impressive, and many were the floral designs. The pastor of the church, the Rev. E. M. Kitchen, was assisted in the services by the following: Rev. W. T. Cleghorn, Episcopal Church, Rev. J. J. Byers, A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. J. T. Hill, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and Rev N. P. Gregg, A. M. E. Church. Little Emma was the grand-daughter of Mr. A. L. Macbeth, of this city. To the Editor of the COMMONWEALTH: On October 28, 1910, the late Hon. Judge Thomas Morris, of the Maryland United States Circuit Court, handed down an elaborate opinion, which abrogated the Maryland "Grandfather Disfranchising Law," and rendered them null and void, on the ground that such disfranchising schemes were in direct conflict with the 15th Amendment of the United States Constitution, which is the Supreme Law of the land. The defeated litigants appealed from this decision of the learned and distinguished jurist, and the subject of political "Grandfatherism" was brought legally before the United States Supreme Court, which upheld and sustained Judge Morris of Maryland, jointly with the Oklahoma case, that political "Grandfatherism" was unconstitutional. This far-reaching and important decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court, June 21. 1915. Thus, by the trenchant pen of that illustrious judge, our whole country was healed from the "Grandfather's" chronic cancer, which was extremely odious in the nostrils, revulsive to the mind and repellant to the sight of all fair-minded and decent suffragists. For when the highest Federal Tribunal of America handed down its decision, which sustained Judge Morris's opinion, then the strong fettering chain of political "Grandfatherism" was snapped asunder into links. Hurrah for the great Maryland judge! Long may his NAME and MEMORY last! Like Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which did not only liberate 4,000,000 colored people from the thraldom of slavery, but also prevented 35,000,000 white slave holders from continuing in their heinous iniquity of traffic in human flesh and blood, so Judge Morris's legal opinion set right, not only those upon whom the clever schemes of "Grandfatherism" were practised, but also those who shrewdly operated the fraud games, for said Dante, the renown thinker, "Slavery is the sum of all evils. And the greatest wrong which it inflicts upon a people is not upon the slaves, but UPON THE SLAVE-HOLDERS." In appreciation, therefore, for the inestimable services the Hon. Judge Thomas John Morris has rendered the colored race, in the restoration of their political rights, and the Republican party in its numerical gains, also the "despoilers" from continuing in their perverted course, it seems to me fitting and appropriate that the NAME and MEMORY of Judge Morris should be perpetuated. Erect for him a suitable memorial, that others might emulate his example and uplift all classes of American citizens regardless of creed, color or position. D. N. E. Campbell, B. S., M. D. Political Advertisements. Gentlemen and Fellow Citizens, of Baltimore County, are you going to vote for O. E. Weller for governor? If not, then, you do not believe in the Republican form of government, a business administration, protective principles, a high standard of efficiency, and good roads, and the support of a candidate of good sterling qualities from our own home county. Then you believe in turning the state entirely over to the Democrats, the slandering of the people's money, annexation of the suburban towns of Baltimore, a higher tax-rate, shorter school terms for the counties, and last, but not least, the spills system. A vote for Mr. Weller means that you are awake and progressive A vote for Mr. Warburton means that you are asleep, and a re-actionist; that you are aiding Mr. Harrington or Mr. Lee for Governor. Tell this to your friends. Think for yourself and act accordingly. By Order of the Colored Republican League of Baltimore County. ARTHUR N. ROGERS. Chairman. 21 E. Saratoga, St., Baltimore. Notice. The Officers of John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church invite the public, in general, to go with them on their annual outing to Brown's Grove, on Wednesday August 25. I. P. BROWN, General Manager. ALL DAY IN PARADISE GROVE. No service at John Wesley Church Sunday Aug. 22. At the Grove, 9 a. m. Old-fashioned Class-meeting: 11 a.m. ser- mon by Dr. Lyon. 3 p.m. ser- mon by Rev. N. M. Carroll. 8 p. m. Old-fashioned Love- feast led by Rev. W. T. Harris. Annual Camp Meeting, In the Grove of St. Luke's M, E, Church, Bond Ave, Reisterstown, Md. Preaching on Sunday 11 a. m., 3 and 8 p. m. Also during the week. Tuesday and Thursday nights. Transfer to Emory Grove car and get off at Bond Avenue. Three minutes walk to the Grove. Mount Bethel Association. The Mount Bethel Association will hold its 39th annual Session August 24-25-26, at Mt Olive Baptist Church Towson, Md. Dr Ernest Lyon of John Wesley M. E. Church will deliver the welcome address on behalf of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. David R. Powell Pastor. L Moten. Secretary. TYSON M. P. CHURCH Roland Park. Sunday August 22, is President's Rally Day. 10 a.m. Union Class. 11a. m. preaching by President E. W. Scott. 2; 30 p. m. preaching by Rev. Dr. R. B. Robinson, Washington, D. C. 8 p. m. Service and Sermon by Rev. Dr. G. F. Bragg, rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Rev. R.B.Moore, Pastor, WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. A L. Gaines. D. D. Pastor, 11 A. M. Sermon by the Pastor. 8 P. M. Sermon by Presiding Elder, Rev. S. H. Cooper. J. F. Waters, Superintendent J. W. Woodhouse, Secretary. ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, BARBER, 1127 Pennsylvania Avenue. S. A. ROBERTSON. Hauling of all Kinds. 228 W. Biddle St. 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. Program for the Month of August Paradise Grove. Sunday, Aug. 22-All meetings will be conducted at the Grove. 11 A. M.-The pastor, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon. 3 P. M.-Rev. Nathaniel Carroll, pastor of Centennial. 8 P. M.-Rev. Wm. T. Harris will have charge of the Union Love Feast. All Christian people of every denomination are cordially invited to join in this service. Monday, Aug. 23-Encampment of the Boy Scouts at the Grove. All Scouts are cordially invited to join the John Wesley Scout Boys in making this a great occasion. Sunday, Aug. 29, at 11 A. M.—Sermon by Dr. Ernest Lyon. 3 P. M.—Dr. W. Edward Williams, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church. 8 P. M.—Beginning of the first march around the walls of Jericho, led by all the Singing Bands of the city. Samuel T. Anderson, captain. Magothy Band, John Hall, captain, in charge of Prayer Meeting. JAMES WILSON & CO. Dealers in Diamonds, Jewelry, Ladies' and Gents' Clothing, and Furniture of all kinds. Cash or Credit. Office. 403 N. Eden St. Phone, Wolfe 1577-Y. James Wilson, President; B. H. Harris, Treasurer, and R. P. Green, Manager. 906 Druid Hill Ave. Dealers in Blankets, Comforts, Spreads, etc. Spring Mattresses and General Housefurnishing Goods. Window Shades Made to Order. Cash or Credit. MOORE'S RESTAURANT George C. Moore, Proprietor FIRST-CLASS SERVICE 1018 Druid Hill Ave. At Oxford St. BALTIMORE, MD. Phone, Mt. Vernon 1823 Ice Cream and Light Lunches. MRS. E. A. JOHNS, 1136 W. Lexington St. First-Class Service. Phone, Gilmor 3700-M. We Lead—Others Follow I carry a Full Line of Human Hair Combings made in Puffs and Braids MADAME J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 4140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 2nd Floor. JOSEPH A. MARSHALL The Afro-American Marble & Granite Worker All Kinds of Marble and Granite Work Solicited 1033 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md. CHARLES CARROLL 1134 Druid Hill Avenue. G. W. F. McMechen. McMechen ors at Law. BALTIMORE MD. 13966. WORK GO TO JONES DID HILL AVENUE BUG LINE. Popular Prices Hawkins & McMechen Attorneys and Councellors at Law 21 E. SARATOGA STREET, BALTIMORE MD. Phone' St. Paul 3966. FOR FIRST CLASS DENTAL WORK GO TO DR. 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E CONFERENCE, Lots may be purchased on installment. Payments weekly or monthly. Buss runs every Sunday for the benefit of the patrons. Good employment for energetic persons. EMETERY CONFERENCE, st. Payments week the benefit of the pay ment for energetic pe offman St. Office ves. A. L. GAINES, MOUNT ZION CEMETERY, OF THE BALTIMORE A. M. E CONFERENCE. Lots may be purchased on installment. Payments weekly or monthly. Buss runs every Sunday for the benefit of the patrons. Fare, each way, 5 cents. Good employment for energetic persons, ale or female. City Office: 414 W, Hoffman St. Office hours m m 9 a.m. to 3 p. m. D. G. HILL, Pres. A. L. GAINES, sec. BRING YOUR JOB PRINTING; TO THIS OFFICE, 414 W, HOFFMAN ST.