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The Muskogee Cimeter. Battered Negro Trooper Describes How it Feels To Encounter A Massacre First Photograph From Battle Of Carrizal! O NO. 9 "JOKING AT CARRIZAL." "For forty-five minutes the men fought, joking among themselves all the while, even when they realized we had been trapped and had little chance of getting out alive." So Capt. Morey describes the conduct of his troopers at Carrizal, in the most serious predicament that any body of American soldiers has been in since the Spanish war. In tragic extremity, those men in khaki were true to the American tradition. It was not that they fought bravely—any race can do that, even Mexican. But they fought with smiles on their lips and burst into song while the lead sprayed around them from Mexican machine guns and enormously superior enemy forces charged their thin, unprotected line. That was characteristic. The American refuses to take danger seriously. He may be glum enough over trifles, but when real tragedy comes he sheds it as a duck sheds water, and he faces death with a grin. These men were Negroes, too. In fact, nearly all the American troops that have been mixed up in serious fighting in Mexico so far have been Negroes. And from the reports of their behavior, nobody would ever think of raising the color question. They acted just as we should have expected white Americans to act.—Tulsa Democrat. We are proud of our boys. They have made good, as they always do. IS TIED WITH NEGRO FOR AGEN- CY JUSTICE. Frank McFee and Ed Jefferson Deadlocked Over Justice of the Peace Frank McFee, white, and Ed Jefferson, negro, are tied in their race for the nomination on the democratic ticket for the office of justice of the peace of Agency township. Each received twenty-four votes in yesterday's primary election. Unless the tie is broken voters of the township are certain to have a republican justice, and should the negro candidate win it is conceded that the republican candidate has a good chance to get the place. Both the negro and the white man conducted warm campaigns and it was the even division of the two races among the voters of the township that caused the tie, as every negro voter cast his ballot for Jefferson. Bob Selby, former deputy sheriff under Bud Ledbetter, had no opposition in the primary for the democratic nomination for constable of the township. MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA. SATURDAY AUG. 5 1916 FOM TALLY TALLIED EVERY FIFTH TALLY? So One Man Concluded Negro Was Running Abend in Justice of Peace Race. That Tom Tally, negro candidate for the nomination for justice of the peace on the democratic ticket, was leading the list of fourteen candidates for the three offices was the startling rumor circulated by practical jokers yesterday. It was declared that Tally was getting nearly every fifth vote cast. "I know he is in my precinct at least," one man said, "because I over- GREETING. Dover, Okla., To the Officers and Members of the Most Worsh To the Officers and Members of the Most Worship Saint John Grand Know ye, that I, G. I. Currin, by virtue of vested, by the Constitutions and Landmarks of by call the Most Worshipful St. John Grand L. Oklahoma, to meet in its twenty-fifth Grand August the 8th, A. D. 1916, A. L. 5916, at 9: three days' session at Boley, Okla. Each and every Lodge is hereby notified and arrearages. G. I. Attest: Grand Ma --- ATTENTION The present employees in the engine, train and yard service on the Frisco Railroad, are being called upon by their Brotherhood Officials for a strike vote. It is hoped that the vote will be in the negative, but the conditions warrant this Railroad in making preparations to operate should these men strike. Applications will, therefore, be received from men competent for positions as Enginemen, Conductors, Firemen, Brakemen and Switchmen. Applications should be made to the undersigned, and should give experience with former employers and present address of applicant. These applications should be sent under personal cover and will be considered confidential, and the applicant, if his application is approved and his services are required, will be notified with instructions where and to whom he should report. E. D, LEVY, General Manager, Springfield, Mo. GO OVER M., O. & G. RY. All aboard for the Masonic Grand Lodge at Boley on the 8th of August. All delegates living in the locality around Muskogee should come here and purchase their tickets. The round trip is $3.70. Tickets on sale on the 7th. We expect a large attendance. At this writing it looks like we have beaten the literacy test. Many supposed to be intelligent Negroes voted for the test, claiming they forgot, but their intentions were good. "Hell is paved with such intentions." The Negro who forgot certainly was hypnotized by the candidate who paid him. The U. B. ■, Grand Lodge meets at Boley on Aug. 14th. Go over the M., O. & G. railway from Muskogee. There will be a "great crowd. Round trip tickets, $3.70. Come to Muskogee and start. heard the counters checking up the votes. They'd say, 'Wheeler, one, Wheeler two, Wheeler three, Wheeler four, Tally.' I heard them make that same count time after time and I don't believe Tally missed a single fifth vote."—Phoenix, Aug. 2, 1916. The Colored/Clubs at Grayson, Kentiesville, Muskogee, Stone Bluff and elsewhere are to be congratulated. They had the sinews of war and ready to go into Court if need be after the primary and test the amendment known as the literary test. The funds on hand can be used for protective purposes along other lines. TING. Dover, Okla., June 12, 1916. Lodge A. F. & A. M., State of Oklahoma: n, by virtue of the authority in mea landmarks of Masonry, do here Know ye, that I, G. I. Currin, by virtue of the authority in mevested, by the Constitutions and Landmarks of Masonry, do hereby call the Most Worshipful St. John Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma, to meet in its twenty-fifth Grand Session on Tuesday, August the 8th, A. D. 1916, A. L. 5916, at 9:00 o'clock a. m., in a three days' session at Boley, Okla. Each and every Lodge is hereby notified to pay up all dues GREETING. Attest: F. F. BAILEY, Grand Secretary. PRICE $1.00 A YEAR "DO YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL A FRONT LINE SUNDAY SCHOOL?" "COME TO VICKSBURG, MISS., AND GET THE RECIPE, JUNE 14TH TO 19TH. ELEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS," Says, Rev. Henry A. Boyd, of Nashville, Tennessee, Secretary of the Congress movement, who declares that at this meeting there will be Sunday school workers from every walk of life. They will come from the rural districts, villages, towns, cities, from the university centers and noted churches and they will spend five days in actual Sunday School Methods, and will discuss the following subjects. 1. The Mission of the Sunday School Ongress. 2. The Sunday School—its Organization and Management. 3. The Essential Qualifications of the Sunday School Superintendent. 4. The Sunday School Teacher an Important Factor in Character-Building in the "Teen Age." 5. The Advantages Gained Through Teacher-Training Classes. 6. Is the Sunday School Congress Aiding the Rural Sunday Schools? If So. How? 7. Negro Doll Clubs—Their Racial Influence. 8. Winning to Christ—Its Place in the Sunday School. 9. What are the Principal Lessons Taught Through the A. F. Cadet Movement? 10. The Cradle Roll and Home Departments—Their Purpose and Results. 11. How May the Metokas and Galedas Assist the Pastor? 12. Amusements Among the Young People—Their Nature and Influence. Each morning there will be a general session where instructions will be given out, papers and addresses delivered; where enthusiasm will be very high and a desire for knowledge of the methods of Sunday school will be supreme. What is said and done at this meeting is taken down and compiled in a "Story of the Congress," which will be distributed to the messengers and representatives. All the papers on the different subjects either read in the general session or in the departmental meetings will appear in book form known as the "Thoughts and Sayings of the Sunday School Congress," which book will be one of the studies in the course on Sunday School Pedagogy. The Secretary of the Sunday School Congress, Rev. Henry A. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn., says that every morning of each day will be devoted to general sessions where all topics will be discussed and all representatives, workers and visitors will hear the papers read on the Sunday School Congress subjects. The afternoons will be devoted to departmental meetings, and the following departments under such conditions have been arranged for at the Vicksburg meeting A. F. Cadets. Metoka and Galeo. Superintendents. Advanced Teachers Missionary. Primary. Intermediate. Cradle Roll. Home. Negro Doll Club. Denominational Newspaper. Sociological. Bible Study. B. Y. P. U. In addition to this he also announces that round trip excursion rates from every part of the United States have been granted by the railroads and that the Sunday to visit the metropolis of the Delta State. Mr. B. W. Currie, the Corresponding Secretary for the Local Entertainment Committee at Vicksburg, Miss., will assist homes to those who will notify him in advance that they will be in attendance. A number of states, says the secretary, have already sent a list of their delegations. Those who write to Henry Allen Boyd, Secretary at 523 Second Avenue, North, Nashville, Tenn., for any information, including a 2 cent stamp, will be favored with a prompt response. 1. THE MUSKOGEE CIMETER MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Mrs. Booker T. Washington president, holds its next bieni- al in Baltimore, Maryland, beginning Sunday, August 6th, with a mass meet- ing in Bethel A. M. E. Church and regular program August 7 to 10 inclusive. It is hoped this will be the most largely attended meeting in the history of the organization. The Cimeter is for Teddy Roosevelt for President because he is a sure winner. The Cimeter is the only Republican paper in the City of Muskogee. The daily Phoenix is sometimes Republican and sometimes independent but at the present time it claims to be independent, such a changing is not worth three whoops in h——l to any political party and yet Bixby, its editor, got rich at the Republican pie counter. What base ingratitude. SEGREGATION IN TEXAS CITIES ILLEGAL The fight on laws which discriminate against the colored people continues in various sections of the country. The latter part of March the Texas state supreme court in the case of Frank A. Spence versus W. H. Fenchler, on appeal from El Paso county, held that the cities of Texas have no authority to establish districts IMPROVED PASSENGER SERVICE ON M. O. & G. Effective Sunday, May 21st, the M. O. & G. Ry, established sleeping car service between Joplin, Miami, Wagoner, Muskogee, Henryetta and Oklahoma City, on trains 3 and 4. Train No. 3 leaves Joplin at 4:15 P. M.; Muskogee at 9:30 P. M. leaving at Oklahoma City at 6:15 A. the entire train running to Oklahoma City, via Duston and the Ft. S. & W. R. R. Northbound train leaves Oklahoma City at 11:00 P. M., reaching Muskogee at 7:30 A. M., and Joplin at 1:00 P. M. Parlor cars have been placed in service between Muskogee and Oklahoma City on trains 5 and 8, leaving Muskogee 9:30 A. M. arriving at Oklahoma City at 5:35 P. M. and leaving Oklahoma City at 9:30 A. M. arriving at Muskogee at 4:50 P. M. Luncheon is served enroute, and the convenient daylight service gives passengers a view of the bustling Henryetta-Dewar-Kusa smelting district—the plants being in full view from the car windows. Handsome brick depots have just been completed and occupied by the M. O. & G. Ry. at Deware and Kusa. Rock ballast is being installed as fast as possible, and the road-bed is being put in good condition. The Lane Undertaking Company at 321 North Second Street are asking the public for patronage when in need of anything in their line. Mr. Delancy, son of P. M. Delancy, Grand Master of the U. B. F. is a part of the Company. This company is entitled to the patronage of our people. Go and see them. They are worthy of your trade. A suit was brought in the District Court at Oklahoma City to test the validity of the Registration law passed by our last legislature for the purpose of disfranchising the Negro as we see it. The suit seems to us like bringing suit against the devil and trying the case in hell. EXELENTO CINEMATIC PRODUCTION The Hair who to the screen will embark on KINKY HAIR the way the RUB-MY-TISM Will cure your Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Colic, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used internally and externally. Price 25c KINKY HAIR ```markdown ``` Atlanta, Ga. Brownsville, Ga. My picture, shows you what your fine EXELENTO QUININE POMADE has done for my hair. 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Arrive Sapulpa 5:15 p. m. Leave Sapulpa 6:50 p. m. Arrive Oklahoma City 10:20 p. m. A parlor car is operated on this train Sapulpa to Oklahoma City. For complete schedules and additional information, see Frisco Agent. C. O. Jackson, Division Passenger Agent, Oklahoma City, Okla. R. H. Phinney, General Agent, Muskogee, Okla. Summer To Mountainand Round trip Summer Touri limit and stopover privilege y low fares. ell the Frisco Agent where you w bout in key your sleeping car re Summer Tourist Fares Round trip Summer Tourist tickets, with liberal return limit and stopover privileges are now on sale at etremen y low fares. ell the Frisco Agent where you want to go and let h m gure out in nukyour sleeping car reservations. Electric Bitters Mario A New Man Of Films. "I was sucking from a pot in a stomach, hood and back," writes H. T. Alston, atlantic, N. C., with his liver and kidneys. Can not work in four bottles of Electric Lotion made me feel like a new man. PRICE 50 C10. AT ALL ERAS GUILD. NOTICE The C. G. Lowe, who had the infomaus article printed in the "Liftum Dungo" paper that only lived one issue, has been arrested upon a liquor charge by the U.S. Government and is now under bond. It seems that Lowe had some liquor instead os embalming fluid. Such are the fellows that oppose the progress of Grand Master DeLaney. The craft will not be guided by such fellows as Lowe and his ils. WOMAN'S MISSIONARY STAR BOOK A brand new publication for women's organizations just issued by The Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention. Contains Parliamentary Rules of Order interspersed with hints and suggestions for women's societies. Names the various officers and their stations, gives higher inspiration to Home and Foreign Missionary work. Price, 25c a copy; $2.50 a dozen. Ten thousand Women's Missionary Societies all over the country, North and South, should be supplied. Address JOS. A BOOKER Corresponding Secretary Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention Little Rock. Arkansas Rev. S. M. Twine has been called to several fields of labor in the State. After a visit to several of them he will decide as to what he ourist Fares the Lake Resorts st tickets, with liberal retur s are now on sale at etremen want to go and let h m gure out servatious. HOW TOTS REGARD DOCTOR Reason for Sudden Affection Was Not at All Coellementary to Physiologist. A Chicago physician gracefully tells a child story as his own expense. The fire children of some faithful patients had messies, and during their rather long stay in the improvised home hospital they never failed to greet his daily visit with pleased acclamations. The good doctor felt duty flattered, but bashly pressed the children, in the days of convalescence, for the reason of this sudden affection. At last the youngest and most indisputet let slip the bitter truth. "We felt so sick that we wanted awfully to do something naughty, but we were afraid to be bad for fear you and the nurse would give us more horrid madness. So we were awfully glad to see you, always, 'cause you made us stick out our tongues. We stuck 'em out awful far!" Another laughable "doctor" story deals with little Edna, who played mother with such realistic enthusiasm that her immediate maternal anses or one day found the child weeping violently over a supposedly defunct soil. "My dear Annie has died and gone up to heaven," the child mourced, between sobs. "What was the matter with her? Inquired the sympathetic but some what perplexed listener. "She had the doctor dreadfully some the surprising reply. GREEK DISTRICT BAPTIST S. S. CONVENTION AND B. Y. P. U. HOLD SUCCESSFUL SESSIONS AT TULSA. Great Sermons, Splendid Addresses and Choice Music, the Best in Its History. Amidst the shifting scenes and many vicissitudes in the history of the Baptists of Creek district, the above named conventions convened with the Paradise Baptist Church July 20-24, 1916, and surpassed all other sessions of previous years, Rev. William Montgomery, pastor of Paradise Baptist Church, had all tullings in readiness and had the entire co-operation of Mount Zion and First Baptist Churches. President E. L. Barber of Red Bird called the convention to order at 9 a.m. Thursday and, after devotionals, appointed committees on enrollment and finance. An eloquent annual sermon was preached by Rev. S., H. Winston of Muskogee. Mrs. E. A. Wilson read a paper on the "Origin of the Sunday . R. H. Phinney General Agent, Muskogee, Okla. School," which was ably discussed by Vice President I. S. Warrior, S. W. Mcntosh, Prof. J. W. Mason, A. S. Perryman, Revs. W. R. Jackson, Whittaker, Kersh and others. Among the visitors of prominence introduced to the convention were Mr. William Lewis, the noted gospel singer of Texas; Mrs. William Lewis, Judge H. C. Reed, moderator of Greek district, and Hon. A. G. W. aSngo, all of whom made timely addresses. At night the addresses of welcome were delivered and eloquently responded to by Rev. W. R. Jackson, Taft. William Lewis rendered several selections, a ter which the educational sermon was delivered by Dr. E. Arlington Wilson of Muskogee. Friday was devoted mostly in the hearing of reports from various committees. Rev. Bro. Davis of Red Bird preached a soul-stirring sermon at 11 a. m. Splendid reports from the district superintendents, viz., A. S. Perryman, S. W. McIntosh and S. H. Reed and Prof. J. W. Mason, were given, and on motion ordered printed. President Barber being ill, Vice President Warrior presided and dispatched business in good and orderly time. Rev. C. S. Doyle, one of the rising young ministers of the district, delivered a strong sermon at 8 p. m. to an overflow congregation. On Saturday at 9 a. m. the B. Y. P. followed by acclamation. Resolutions were passed praising Pastor Montgomery and people for excellent care and treatment during the convention. Special resolutions were passed condemning the Tulsa Star for its hasty actions in misrepresentation of the convention because of local troubles in Tulsa church circles. The resolutions met the approval of the entire delegation and comments and amendments were made by Revs. R. A. Whittaker, S. H. Winston, J. W. Perkins, Dr. M. W. Bryant, S. W. McIntosh, Judge Als W. Sango, D. Dixon, Rev. L. W. Sango and T. B. Flannigan. Aftermath of the sermon. N. Aftermath of the S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention. The young Christian workers at both conventions raised over $300 for missions and education. Revs. T. J. Hale and T. T. Love were valuable adjuncts to the convention. Rev. I. S. Powell, State Missionary, preached a most acceptable sermon #. Rev. H. C. Reed, the venerable Moderator, delivered a powerful sermon on Sunday morning. Revs. E. S. Jacobs and T. B. Flannigan, the postmaster; I. Flannigan, the gospel veterans; L. W. Sange, William Warrior, C. E. Bailey, C. Dearman, deasons, Menitee of Clarksville, P. B. J. Hudson of Porter and W. E. McIntosh of Tullahasse were towers of strength in the convention. Prof. J. W. McKinney, Muskogee, attracted a great deal of attention because of a fine speech. Deacon W. E. Mcintosh of Yahola and S. W. two brothers made a mighty team in the Master's cause. The Misses Hayes, Gordon, Richardson and Weiley are among the active young women workers. Mrs. S. H. Winston, State Organizer, was on hand and made the M. Y. P. U. work most interesting. Her addresses were good. Rev. P. C. Dandridge of Jackson Grove Baptist Church was the statesman of the convention. O Dependable Train Service These are features that will appeal to you if you make your next trip via MKT 5.3 The Roosekne Baptist church of Hot Springs, Ark. entered their new edifice a few Sundays ago. It was a great occasion. This edifice is modern and cost $3,500. Dr. J. H. Henderson is the cultured pastor. THE GALLANT TENTH CAVALRY —HATS OFF! (This editorial closes Isaac Fisher's work on Tuskese Farmer.) work on Tuskegee Island. Somewhere in the wilds of Mexico, without Christian burial but with bodies cold and stark upon the ground—bodies pierced by bullets of steel—under the withering heat by day and watched by the resilient moon and stars by night, unpitiled out there, save by a merciful God—somewhere in strife-torn Mexico, there rest in death the flower of the gallant Tenth Cavalry—Negro soldiers, who wore the uniform of the United States of America. The Story of a Battle. We have not all the facts (June 26); but on June 21, 1916, General Frederick Funston reported that "There was a clash this morning at Carrizal, near Villa Ahumada, between Carranza and American troops in which General Gomez and others were killed, the number unknown. The number of American killed or wounded unknown." The report further stated that the Americans were decoyed into a trap by a flag of truce; and that it was believed that the American troops were the Tenth Cavalry. On June 22, it became definitely known that troops C and K of the Tenth Cavalry, colored, were the American soldiers in the engagement and that they "held the field for five hours before retreating, although they were outnumbered 5 to 1." On June 23, seven survivors of those engaged in the battle at Carrizal straggled into the American headquarters and General Pershing reported to our Government "that the American cavalry command engaged at Carrizal was the object of a treacherous attack by Carranza soldiers and virtually was wiped out." The manner and cause of this "wiping out" is pertinent: Reaching a point within one mile of Carrizal on the morning of June 21, Captain Boyd, senior officer in command of troops C and K, sent a note to General Gomez, Mexican commander, asking permission to pass through the town, general Gomez requested a concession with Captain Boyd before planning the request; and a flag of color was raised while the two sides conferred. Mark, now; although the truce should have prevented this, just as the conference concluded, a terrible Mexican machine gun began pouring a hail of bullets into the ranks of the Tenth Cavalry. Let the Associated Press finish the story: "Captain Boyd had ordered his men to dismount as the machine gun opened fire, and the combined effort of the Mexican charge, the machine gun fire and the rifle fire from the Mexican garrison at Carrizal, which had almost surrounded the little American force under cover of the parley sought by General Gomez, stamped the horses. "With their mounts gone, caught without means of escape, ringed about on three sides with the fire of an overwhelming force the fate of the little detachment is believed by officers here to have been sealed. "It is thought that only the most stupendous luck backed by desperate valor could have extricated Captain Boyd's men from the trap." Since these reports, we have had very little real news as to how many of our boys were massacred; but we know that the flower of the command have been sent to their death or disabled. How Did They Die? How Fight? How Did They Die? How Fight? How did these soldiers die? They died as they had lived since they put on the uniform—like brave men. They have been praised again and again for their bravery, soldierly qualities and great value to the service of the United States. But let's read the record: "General Pershing (leading the expedition into Mexico) reported that the troops under Captain Boyd and Captain Morey showed the greatest courage and exhibited the most sterling fighting qualities." Said another message from the American field headquarters: "Trapped and fighting against heavy odds, the troops of the Tenth Cavalry, engaged at Carrizal on Wednesday, charged twice directly into the jaws of the ambush which the Mexicans had laid for them." But there is still another tribute, which we must preserve for all times. Speaking of the bloody battle of the Alamo and the brave Americans who, trapped like rats, gave their lives there for their country, the editor of the Atlanta Constitution declares that the stand those white Americans mads at that bloody place "will ever be recorded as one of the most notable heroic incidents of world history." Now mark the following tribute from that writer: "And so it seems that Carrizal is to become another Alamo! With the same trap, the same heroic defense, the same display of American heroism and, no doubt—the same outcome! Unwept? No! Unhonored? No! Upsune? No!" This is my last editorial on The Negro Farmer and Messenger and, under a high sense of obligation to those who shall live after me, of my own race, I am devoting these lines to the duty of recording the race's sense of appreciation of the deeds of these colored soldiers whose death and bravery have conferred distinction and honor upon their race. The bodies of our soldier dead are ferring where they fell in an alien land; but I serve notice upon the world that those dead are not unwept. The news of their massacre laid hold upon the hearts of the colored people of this country. I spoke of their passing to a colored man, and the lines about his mouth tightened and he turned away from me that I might not see the tears that stole down his face. I spoke to a colored matron of my pride in the fact that since they had to die, they died like men; and this gentle woman could find no words, amidst her tears, except these: "And the pity of it all is that they died in the service of a country which does not care and whose injustice to their race must ever be the reproach of the United States!" I asked the Dean of Women here to call three girls into the parlor of the building that I might get them to pose for the picture on the front cover of this paper; and when I talked to them and told them that it was our duty to remember the patriotism of these soldier dead, all the smiles left their faces and in their hearts they were shedding tears for their heroes dead out in storm-crossed Mexico. We colored people weep for the gallant death of the Tenth Cavalry for we loved them and the record they have made. What Honors? Somewhere in this broad land there ought to be a monument erected to the memory of these men. Their death has reflected glory upon us. We must not and we will not forget them. The story of how they died and the country for which they died should be told in every colored school-house, in every church, in every secret order, in every colored newspaper. They have honored us. We must honor them. We Shall Sing Their Glory. Around the beautiful city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, are monuments that have been erected by the different States whose troops fought and died there in the memorable siege of Vicksburg. There are none there for the Negro patriots who fell; and there are few anywhere. Certainly, few, if any States will erect monuments to the patriots of my race—it is the humor of the world not to do so, so much the worse for the world. But we colored men and women must sing the praises of these of our race who give "the last full measure of devotion" to their country. We can sing; we must sing until our children learn that we are not ungrateful. Once More—How Did They Die? I believe that the Negro must answer his country's call; but I do not forget the evergrowing number of colored people who are beginning to waver in their loyalty to this Government—the number who keep asking—Why? to what end? what's the use? I am sorry that my country—yes, this is my country, I have no other—I am sorry that my country regards so lightly the fidelity and patriotism of the black man; and there is too much bitterness and resentment growing in the hearts of Negroes against American injustices for me to say that the country may always count upon the loyalty of the Negro. I am glad that the Tenth Cavalry has cheerfully carried the brunt of the work being done in Mexico; I am glad that when serious work was to be done, the Tenth was usually sent to do it; I am glad that they proved themselves patriots, not grumbling malecontents, but patriots and true soldiers; and I am glad that when they looked death in the fact the last time at Carrizal, they were still thinking of their country, my country, our country, and if any thought of American caste, American prescription, American bitterness toward them flitted across their minds, it was lost in the higher, finer, nobler, more patriotic thought that they were serving their country. It is hinted that somebody blundered— "Their's not to reason why, Their's but to do and die." They were soldiers. They fought like soldiers, they obeyed like soldiers, they died like soldiers. The Last Word. 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EXELONITE MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. HIGH EFFICIENCY IN CHURCH WORK Success of Abyssinian Baptist In New York. UNIQUE FINANCIAL SYSTEM. Ably Conducted Religious Corporation Founded 106 Years Ago Celebrates Anniversary With Series of Public Exercises and Raises $2,640—Results of Intelligent Leadership. By N. BARNATE BORDON. New York.-The Abayamian Baptist church in this city, of which the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Bowen is the capable and highly esteemed pastor, recently closed a ten days' celebration of its one hundred and sixth anniversary. Some of the most able clergymen and laymen of the race took part in the annualy exercises. Inspiring and scholarly seminars were delivered by Revs. H. H. Warring, W. J. Lucas, W. M. Moss, W. H. Brooks, W. P. Hayes, W. H. Harrod and S. W. Timms. Mr. Watt Tarry, the young real estate operator of Brockton, Mass., who is reported to be worth nearly a million dollars, and Hon. Fred R. Moore urged the race to save money and go into business. One of the features of the celebration was a recital of sacred music by an orchestra of fifty members from the Martin-Smith music school. Never before was a sacred concert held on so large a scale seen in a church among our people in this city. The pastor and officers asked for $2,000 during the celebration. Up to the fourth Sunday in November $2,040 had been reported, and some auxiliary were to be heard from. This church has a unique and admirable method of conducting its activities. The prayer meetings, revival services and financial rallies are conducted by the eleven auxiliaries. It is the business of two of these auxiliaries to help 10 REV. DR. A CLAYTON POWELL. NEWS AND NOTES. Madam Mae Caesar Porter, prima donna and character (child) singer appeared in Muskoxee and cantivated her audience. Madam Porter is an artist and shines as a star of the first magnitude. A large appreciative audience greeted her at First Baptist church last Thursday night and repeatedly encored her. WOMAN'S MISSIONARY STAR BOOK A brand new publication for women's organizations just issued by The Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention. Contains Parliamentary Rules of Order interpersed with hints and suggestions for women's societies. Names the various officers and their stations, gives higher inspiration to Home and Foreign Missionary work. Price, 25c a copy; $2.50 a dozen. Ten thousand Women's Missionary Societies all over the country, North and South, should be supplied. Address JOS. A BOOKER Corresponding Secretary Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention National Baptist Convention Little Rock. Arkansas ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE BAPTISTS HOLD PEACE MEETING CAUSE OF THE SEPARATION Largest Organization of the Denomination Split at Convention Held in Chicago In 1915 Over Management of Material Enterprises—Harmony Between the Leaders Is Sought. Washington. At a meeting held at the Mount Carmel Baptist church in this city in February steps were taken by a group of members of the nation's Baptist convention, which split at its annual convention held in Chicago 1915, to bring about a reunion of warring factions. A peace movement was organized, with the Rev. Dr. W. H. Jernagin, minister of the above named church, as president and Miss Namile H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School For Women and Girls at Lincoln heights in this city, as secretary. Two decades ago Negro Baptists in session in Atlanta, Ga., by uniting the Baptist foreign mission convention of the United States, the national Baptist convention and the national Baptist educational convention, took at one stride a longer step forward in the right direction than any race group of similar size has perhaps ever taken P. E. MISS N. H. BURROUGHS. This advanced step was taken by the fathers that we might be able to do more effectively mission work in America, in Africa and elsewhere abroad, to foster the cause of education and to promote the publication and circulation of religious literature. Prominent Baptists now say: HOW TOTS REGARD DOCTOR Reason for Budden Affection Was Not at All Co-ordinative to Physician. A Chicago physician gracefully tells a child story as his own suspense. The five children of some faithful patients had messes, and during their rather long stay in the imprisoned home have pitted they never failed to greet his daily visit with pleased acclamations. The good doctor felt dully flattered, but mashly pressed the children, in the days of convalescence, for the reasons of this sudden affection. At last the youngest and most indiesest let ally the bitter truth. "We felt so sick that we wanted awfully to do something naughty, but we were afraid to be bad for fear you and the nurse would give us more horrid medication. So we were awfully glad to see you, always, cause you made us stick out our tongue. We stuck 'em out awful far!" Another laughable "doctor" story feels with little Edna, who played mother with such realistic enthusiasm that her immediate maternal anges or one day found the child weeping violently ever a supposedly defunct toll. "M/ dear Annie has died and gone up to heaven," the child mourned, be ween sobs. "What was the matter with her? I enquired the sympathotic but some what perplexed listener. "She had the doctor dreastfully come the surprising reply." CONSUMPTION Religion and the White Plague. Sin's Relationship to Sickness and Death—"The Wages of Sin Is Death." Man's Battle Against the Curse a Losing One—"In God Is Thy Help." The Result Will Be Glorious. New York, December 7.—Pastor Russell, speaking from the platform of the new City Temple to a crowded house, announced his text from Leviticus 26:16: "I will even appoint ever you terror, consumption, and the burning plague, that shall consume theforet PASIOR RUSSELL New York, December 7.—Pastor Russell, speaking from the platform of the new City Temple to a crowd ed house, announced his text from Leviticus 26:16: "I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning plague, that shall consume [before] the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart." His topic was chosen in harmony with the movement against consumption, the white plague, which he declared is annually sweeping more millions into the grave than are all the world's wars. While the Pastor's commission is to preach the Gospel, nevertheless, since it is the Divine arrangement for recovery from sin and death, he considered it ordinarily proper to call attention to the ravages of the white plague as part of sin's penalty. He would not be understood as meaning that all consumptives are especially sinners, for some of God's most salutary people have died of consumption and other ailments. The Redeemer Himself died of a ruptured heart, a disease not known to medical practice. The speaker declared that much confusion prevails amongst Christians ... specting sickness and health. True we have the Bible instruction ... sickness is a part of the death penalty inherited from our first parents or count of their disobedience. It seems natural to think that after have turned from sin and have created our lives to God, He would store us fully to everlasting life ... happy conditions. When we find the some of God's best people, including the Savior, the Apostles and the Prophets, have suffered, even unto death, and that none are immune from this penalty, a perplexity arises that only the Bible sets straight. The Old Covenant and the New. 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