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The New York Age IS CLEAN. ONCE IT BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IT IS ALWAYS. LOOKED FOR AND WELCOME. --- VOL. XXIX No. 45 TO BE FACTOR IN PRIMARIES New Jersey Voters to Play Important Part in Selection of G.O.P. Nominees. Majority of Voters in State Have Come Out in Favor of His Candidacy for United States Senator. Had Made Bid for Negroes Support, But Found They Were Enthusiastic for Ex-State Senator-Race Has Narrowed Down to Frelinghuyen and Murphy (By Staff Correspondent of The Age.) Jersey City, N. J.—The colored voters of the State of New Jersey are playing the game of politics as it should be played. They have come to the conclusion that it is in the primaries where office-holders are made, not on election day when the nominees of the different parties are contesting for political honors. So with the knowledge that you must first help make a man if you expect to receive proper political recognition, the colored voters of New Jersey have set out to play an important part in the selection of the Republican nominees for the fall election. Why Negroes throughout the country have not paid more attention to the primaries in the past has always been a mystery to the colored politician in the South, who well knows from past experience that you obligate an aspiring office-seeker by nominating, not electing him. Until a few years ago the colored voters of the North grumbled because they did the voting and helped to elect a Presideut, but were always given small appointments, while the Negro in the South, although his vote never counted, invariably received the representative positions. Why Southern Negro Got Big Plums. For years the Negro in the South has known that real politics is played in nominating a man for office; that you are only influential when you are on the ground floor. Until this year the Negro delegate from the South was a strong factor in the selection of any candidate for the Presidency on the Republican ticket. After helping decide who the Republican nominee was to be he would go home and wait until the voters of the North did the rest. Then after election day he began working for one of the various big appointments, such as Register of the Treasury and Recorder of Deeds, firm in the belief of capturing them. For did he not make the election of the President possible by nominating him? In New Jersey the colored voters now realize that you do not get your just deserts by ignoring the primaries and then waiting until someone comes around with a carriage or automobile to take you to the polls on election day. And they have inaugurated another piece of political strategy which Negro voters in other states might emulate—that of putting the candidate on record as to what he thinks of the race question. Next to the Presidency the voters of New Jersey are concerned in the selection of a United States Senator to succeed Senator Martine, a Democrat. Even the Democrats concede that the next United States Senator from New Jersey stands an excellent chance of being a Republican, and there have been many Republican aspirants for the toga. Found Negroes for Frolinghuyssn. Announcement made last Saturday of the retirement of ex-Gov. Edward C. Stokes from the primaries, leaving two candidates—former State Senator Joseph S. Frelinghysen and ex-Gov. Franklin Murphy, for the sake of party harmony was significant. It can be said that one of the reasons Mr. Stokes retired was that he found nine-tenths of the college voters throughout the state were militantly for Mr. Frelinghysen, who had come out weeks ago in a long statement giving the Negroes of the State his views on the race question. Evidently his answers were satisfactory for he will receive the support of the majority of colored voters at the primaries. It was not until two weeks ago that ex-Gov. Stokes found out that Mr. Frelinghuysen had created an unusual interest among the colored voters in his candidacy, and then he proceeded to win over the Negro vote, but in most instances he found it committed to Mr. Frelinghuysen. With hundreds of colored voters espousing the ex-State-Senator's cause, and with many of the adroit politicians working openly for his nomination, Mr. Stokes suddenly decided to withdraw from the contest. Joseph H. Frelinghuysen is not new to the colored people of New Jersey, nor are they new to him. As head of the educational department of the State he has been very friendly to Bordentown School, which he wants to see an institution of great influence. Largely through his efforts it received from the state this year the largest appropriation in its history. Mr. Frelinghuysen was a great admirer of the late, Booker T. Washington and is familiar with the literary works of Washington, Dunbar and other Negro writers. Mr. Frelinghuysen is personally acquainted with Major R. R. Moton, the new principal of Tuskagee Institute, whose career as the head of the famous institution he is watching with much interest. While he believes colored men should fill political positions of honor and trust Mr. Frelinghuysen desires to see the Negro more and more directly interested in commercial pursuits and make himself an important factor in the business life of the community in which he lives. He thinks the race has made wonderful progress and predicts that within the next quarter of a century the Negro will do himself proud in many avenues of endeavor. Ex-State Senator Frelinghuysen is not the only Republican candidate the colored voters are giving their support, but as this office is the highest in the gift of the state, your correspondent points to the interest shown by the colored citizens in the Senatorial contest as an evidence of their new point of view—that it is in the primaries where the game of politics is effectively and successfully played. DR JETER LAUNCHES (Special to The New York Mail) NEWWRT, R. I.-After many years as pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, during which time he has done valuable and far-reaching work for the upbuilding of the race, the Rev. Henry N. Jeter has resigned that charge to take up the work of the Pastors and Laymen's Humane and Reform Association, an organization which he has projected, and which has for its object work in the interest of the young people of the cities. His resignation will be effective at the end of September. Dr. Jeter's interest in this special work was engendered during a visit to New York last fall, when he took note of conditions prevailing in the Harlem section of that city with regard to the temptations and pitfalls existing for the thousands of young people of the race who have come to the city from the country, many of whom are idle and wasting their lives in sin. In speaking of this phase of his idea, Dr. Jeter says: "Every idler who comes in a community who has no means of livelihood adds to the crime of that community." At a meeting held at Shiloh Church recently, the association was launched and letters of commendation were read from Judge Robt. H. Terrell of the Municipal Court, Washington, D. C.; Dr. H. M. K. of Providence, Dr. O.; P. Gifford of Brookline, Mass.; Senator Clark Burdick, Bishop Rhinelander of Pennsylvania and Bishop Perry of Rhode Island. Among the speayers were Dr. Puller of Boston and Watt Terry of Brockton, Mass. ATLANTA INSURANCE (Special to The New York Ack.) PHILADELPHIA, PA.—It is reported in financial circles that the entire new issue of $25.00 stock of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Atlanta, Ga., is to be underwritten by a syndicate composed of Brown & Stevens, bankers, of this city, and W. H. C. Brown, investment banker, Washington, D.C. The company's original stockholder of $100,000 was taken by individual stockholders in various parts of the south and by the Georgia Old Fallows' organization. New stock represents an increase of the capital stock to $125,000. Standard Life is the largest insurance company in the world controlled and operated by Negroes and this will be the first time that Negro financiers have handled the underwriting of so large a stock issue. ROUGHKEEPSIE DAILY (Special to THE NEW POUGHKEEPES, N. Y. "The Evening Star" of this city makes itself obnoxious to the Negroes here by its persistent display in large type on its front page and first column in yellow journalistic language whatever unfortunate occurrence may be accredited to members of the race, while incidents of a far graver nature by white perpetrators are relegated to the rear, in choice language and small type. Tl. Edgite News is commended for its much fairer publication and presentation of such news items. OHIO'S FAVORITE SONS IN RACE FOR SENATE OHIO'S FAVORITE SONS IN RACE FOR SENATE Contest Between Dick, Daugherty, Herrick, Casselle and Probasco. DICK APPEARS THE FAVORITE It Is Really a Triangular Contest Between the First Three, as the Other Two are Practically Unknown-Ex-Senator Dick Is Only One with Pro-Negro Plank in His Platform. (Special to TN 'New York Ace') COLUMBUS, O.—Ohio is now right in the midst of one of the hottest senatorial contests ever waged in this old Euckeye State. There are five Republican senatorial candidates who will face the electors of this state in the primary election to be held Tuesday, August 8. The candidates are E. E. Cassell, Harry M. Daugherty, former U. S. Senator Dick, former Governor Myrk T. Hickey and Harry R. Probuso. The first and last unnamed candidates are practically in the unknown-class, and their running is regarded more as a joke than a serious proposition. The fight is really between Daugherty, Dick and Herrick, and these three have been plowing and harrowing Ohio's political field quite紧凑ly for the past thirty days. Daugherty was the first to formally enter the list of candidates, followed by Governor Herrick. Senator Dick being the last to qualify. Primaries are an uncertain political institution, and no one can absolutely tell in advance who will ring the bell. All the candidates have expressed a sort of streotyped love for and interest in the Negro, but ex-Senator Dick is the only one of the five who was courageous enough to incorporate a plank in his platform favoring the Negro, and his splendid record when in Congress, on every question viably effecting the race, is the guarantee that if re-elected he will continue to champion the cause of the race. In his platform, printed and distributed by the tens of thousands all over Ohio, he had the following strong plank: "I am not so much interested in the appeal of the Democratic national platform in behalf of the 'warring nations of Europe,' that in Europe 'all men must enjoy equality of right' and freedom from segregation, as I am in seeing these rights where in those states of this country where the Democratic party suppresses the colored vote. I have always favored the STRICT enforcement of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, with their guarantees of the equal protection of the law, and that the right to vote shall not be abridged by ANY state on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude." This plank in General Dick's platform, backed up by his splendid past record on the race questions, will cause, it is believed, the large majority of colored voters in Ohio to vote for Dick for senator. Anti-race men, throughout the country, deeply interested in seeing men sent to the United States Senate who have a courageous record with respect to championing the cause of the race, are writing their friends in Ohio to vote and work for General Dick. WOMEN OF NATIONAL (Special to The New York Ag.) BALTIMORE, Md.-The tenth biennial session of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs will be royally received by the women of this town when it is opened Sunday, August 6, at Bethel A. M. E. Church, with Mrs Booker T. Washington, the president, in the chair. The vanguard of the large number of women who are expected from various parts of the country has begun to arrive. Many of the delegates will occupy local pulps Sunday morning and in the afternoon there will be a big mass-meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church with the president, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, presiding. The didid program has been arranged by Miss Anna Jones of Kansas City, Mo. chairman of the program committee, and many of the most prominent women of the race will be present and assist in the deliberations. Among the members of the younger set of women who will appear on the program are Miss Sarah Mae Talbert, of Buffalo; Miss Alberta Bell, of St. Paul, and Mrs Naom Stevens, of Covington, Ky. At the formal opening at Bethel Church Monday morning, Mayor Presson, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. Jennie Ross and the Rev. R. W. S. Thomas are on the program for welcoming addresses. Mrs. Washington will make the response. In the afternoon, a pageant, "The Vindication of Womanhood," will be staged at Oak Park, the president of her local annual address the evening session and direction of "Community. Work" will follow. Among the social features will be a trip down the Cheapeake Bay. The election of officers will take place next Thursday. Miss Idia R. Cummings heads the local committee of arrangements. The association will remain in session until Thursday, August 10, and many matters of importance to the race in general will be considered. Dr. Mary Fitzbutter Waring has compiled a little pamphlet, "Prophylactic Topics," a series of common-sense subjects for use of homemakers, which she will have at the association. An effort will be made to have the next president of the national body to come from the Empire State. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1916. We renew our pledge to the ancient ideals of individual liberty, of opportunity desired to none because of race or color, of unwarying loyalty. We have a vision of America proposed and secure; strong and just equal to her tasks; an example of the capacity and efficiency of its free people. I inscribe the platform adopted by the convention and accept its nomination—(From Chaz, E. Hughes' speech of acceptance.) KINGS CO. REP.COM INDORSES HUGHES At the regular meeting on July 25, of the Colored Republican Committee of Kings County, Steve B. May, secretary, 440 Cleveland street, Brooklyn, the following resolutions were adopted: "Whereens, At the National Convention of the Republican party held at Chicago from the sixth to the ninth of June, 1816, that eminent jurist and renowned statesman, Hon. Charles Evans Hughes, was nominated as the candidate of the Republican party for president of the United States, and that experienced man of affairs, long a figure of prominence in our national life, Hon. Charles Warren Furlbanks, was made candidate for vice president. Whereens, The candidates aforesaid stand for a proper and progressive conservation of the conduct of the country, for a wise regulation of business, for rigorous exposition of moral policy, unified by the weakness and vacillation which has marked the hapachard diplomacy of the present administration and above, all for a due reposition of the ten million colored citizens of this four beloved republic. We, the colored committee of the Republican Kings County, do most heartily command and indorse the actions taken by the convention at Chicago, and pledge the united support of ourselves and of four constituents to these, the nominee of the Republican party for the highest offices within the gift of the nation, knowing as we do that they stand upon a platform of unadulterated Americanism and tried and true Republicanism. Colored Republican committee of Kings County, FOR BUSINESS LEAGUE (Special to The York Am.) Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements are practically complete, the reception and entertainment of the National Negro Business League which is to meet here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 16, 17 and 18, 1916. Kansas City boasts a large Negro population. They have been making plans for several months to receive the delegates of the organization. A banquet to the officers and delegates of the Business League, and an automobile ride through the city's parks and over its boulevards are among the entertainment features assured the visitors. Arrangements are being made to care for the delegates in the homes of the representative people of Kansas City. According to the various delegates from the several states and sections, the county will meet at St. Louis, Mo. the morning of August 15 and leave from that point over the Missouri Pacific railroad at 9 o'clock. At St. Louis a special Negro Business League train will be made up of the various Pullman cars which bring the delegates to St. Louis. Delegates intending to be present during the sessions of the National Negro Business League are urged to write J. H. Simmons, chairman housing committee, 1516 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo. so that proper arrangements for home accommodations, etc., may be made in advance. Mail intended for delegates may be addressed to them, care of League Headquarters, 1516 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo. (Special to The New York Acm) KANSAS City, Mo.—T. J. Elliott, the dry goods merchant of Muskogee, Okla., has written to the representatives of the Kansas City Negro Business League, advising that an overland trip will be made from Oklahoma to Kansas City. The Negro businessmen own automobiles. All the automobiles are owned by Oklahoma Negro business men and their wives. It will be a notable demonstration of Negro business success when these breezy Oklahomaans roll into Kansas City in their own motors cars. GALILEAN FISHERMEN (Special to THE NEW YORK ACK.) NORFOLK, Vo.—The sixteenth annual session of the Supreme Grand Tabernacle of the Galilean Fishermen opened Tuesday at Bank Street Baptist Church with a delegation from a number of States in attendance. The report, the supreme grand ruler John P. Evans, of Baltimore, showed satisfactory progress: 'The Most Excellent Grand Encampment, a branch, opened Wednesday with Columbus Gordon presiding. IEALOUS HUSBAND (Special to THE NEW York Age.) CAPE MAV, N. J.-When his wife returned to her home after spending a night and day with another man, William Archer shot her through the head and breast, killing her instantly. He then-shot himself through the head and is in the Copper Hospital, Camden, with slim chance for recovery. ELKS GIVE UNIFORM ORDER TO WHITE FIRM RACE LEADERS RESPONSIBLE Officers, Delegates and Members of Manhattan Ledge Comprise Negro Newspaper Men, Doctors, Undertakers and Men Prominent in Various Lines of Business that Ask for Race Trade. Much unfavorable criticism has been aroused in Harlem, especially among those people who have been agitating the question of Negro patronage for Negro business men, by the action of Manhattan Lodge, No. 45, I. B. P. O. E., one of the largest and strongest fraternal organizations in New York, in giving a large order for uniforms to a haberdashery conducted by white men, and ignoring entirely the establishment conducted on West 135th street by R. E. Nicholas under the trade name of Nick's Toggery. Some of the leading business and professional men of the race are members of Manhattan Lodge, and some of them are included in the roster of officers. The uniforms are to be worn by delegates to the forthcoming grand lodge of Elks at Philadelphia, August 20 to 25, the delegation of six being headed by James H. Audredson, editor of the Amsterdam News. The other members are Dr. A. H. Kellogg, D. W. Parker, C. H. Joell, M. B. Sterret, Jr. and Dr. James S. Williams. Gave Order to White Firm. Not only was the order placed with a white firm in Harlem, but Mr. Nicholas is authority for the statement that he was not even given a chance to bid on the uniforms. The question is being asked by the people, "Why did the men who had this matter in hand fail to give a colored man even a chance at the business?" There seems to be no doubt but that Nick's Toggery could have handled the order as satisfactorily and, perhaps, at a lower price, than was charged. Certainly Mr. Nicholas could have at least given the same price. Among the officers of Manhattan Lodge are E. W. Parker, Charles T Carter, James H. Jones, Winifred H. Carr, Norman L. Sterrett, Robert Mendighall and Chas. H. Joell. Some of the business and professional men are catering to race patronage entirely, and consistency, the people say, should have moved them to spend some of the lodge's money with a Negro business man, or at least give the Negro business man a charge to try for it. As an instance of the way in which the white business men, mostly Jews, stuck together in Harlem, the Age was told the following incident by Mr. Nicholas. When he opened his establishment, he gave it the euphonious name of "Nick's Toggery." Many people, through lack of knowledge, got the idea that "Toggery" was Mr. Nicholas's last name, and he was frequently called "Mr. Toggery" by people he met on the street. For a long while he had carried an advertising slide on the screen at a theatre on Lenox avenue. Some time ago another party opened a place on Lenox avenue and held a party. Some of the people, thinking it was the same as Mr. Nicholas's place, went in and asked for him. It is charged that the proprietors, realizing their mistake, would not correct it, but would give the into understand that Mr. Nicholas was out but would return soon. Under this impression many purchases were made. White Men Stick Together. Learning of this, Mr. Nicholas had a slide prepared announcing that he had no connection with any other place save the one on 135th street, and took it to the manager of the theatre with a request that it be substituted for his regular advertising slide. When the manager read it and saw that it was directed against the place conducted by a white man in his neighborhood, even though his support is entirely colored, he first criticised the wording and then refused to run the slide under any conditions. So Mr. Nicholas had to resort to other means to acquaint the people with the fact that the only original Nick's Torgery was located on West.135th street and not on Lenox avenue. It seems rather strange, in the face of this sort of action on part of the white men doing business, that leading business and professional men of the race should be willing to throw business away from the Negro business man and not give him even a chance to say whether or not he could handle it. It would be a good idea for the Negroes of Harlem to keep a tab on the business and professional men catering to their trade and learn just to what extent their boasted race love goes when it is a question of spending their own money with race enterprises. If these leaders are sincere they should be consistent; if they are not consistent, the people should find it out and it is a certainty that they will know what return to make in that case. HOLD CONFERENCE (Special to The New York Age) Lawrenceville, Va.—The 12th annual session of the St. Paul Farmers' Conference, which closed two days 'of a very profitable and practical session on July 27, while not so largely attended, perhaps, as in former years, made up in interest and earnestness of purpose what it lacked in numbers. The home of the conference and its directing and supporting agency is St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, under whose auspices the various activities of the conference are carried on. No phase of uplift work is left untouched by the conference. Education, religious thrift, repression of crime, payment of per capita, taxes, enlightenment as to duties of citizens, promotion of good relations between the races, as well as buying land and building homes, come under the conference under the fostering care of St. Paul's school that is mainly responsible for the transformation in the county from one of the least known, poorest and unprogressive counties of the state to its present premier position. The address of welcome was delivered by President Russell's son, the Rev. J. Alvin Russell, rector of St. Paul's Memorial Chapel, and responded to by the Rev. J. L. Baskerville, pastor of two of the largest Baptist churches in the county. The Rev. J. E. Hines made the introductory address. The next was a report on conditions in the county in the form of a questionnaire. The answers to the questions were most interesting and illuminating. It was brought out that the giving of crop lions was decreasing and that the tendency was to till less land and apply intensive methods of cultivation. Twenty new houses, ranging all the way from $250 to $1,000, and from two-room to six-room houses were reported as built and a score or more old houses remodeled, repaired and painted. It was brought out that the acreage in corn is increasing and the attempt to raise meat and grow a sufficient amount of vegetables was more general than heretofore. Most communities reported the need to improve schools and increase interest in education. In the matter of per capita taxes many communities reported some improvements. All reported that with few exceptions it was hard to get any but property owners to pay their capita tax. Crime and immorality were shown generally to be on the decrease. This was particularly true in one conference community which until the conference began operation down to the end regarded as the most illuseless in the county. Now there has not been a single arrest for crime in that community for nearly two years. Education, purer concepts of religion, better farming methods, promotion of habits of thrift and industry were the things reported on. Addresses, the Feature of the Convention. A marked feature of the conference was the splendid practical and helpful addresses delivered by President Russell, John B. Pierce, district agent, U. S. Farm Demonstration Service; Dr. Roy I. Flannagan, of the State Board of Health, and the Rev. R. W. Patton, general agent of the American Church Institute for Negroes, the organization of the Episcopal Church to foster its educational work among Negroes. The president's address showed number of acres of land owned, 62,000; assessed valuation, $40,851; buildings, $160,120; total land and buildings, $29,180; personal property, $223,820; total real and personal, $91,100. Amount raised by local self taxation to extend the term of schools one month, deposited in the county treasury to cover an equal amount from the state, $547. It was also brought out that a loan company financed by members of the conference to do a loan business and the co-operative buying of fertilizers and supplies had been enabled to cover $6,000 in loans to help over a dozen farmers who would have been forced to the wall but for the help of the company. The most of the second day was given over to the Women's Congress. They considered such practical things as sanitation of the home, care of children, canning and preserving, raising poultry, making butter, housekeeping and beautifying the home. Several very interesting papers were read and good reports from the Mothers' Clubs from all over the county. The date of the annual fair and exhibit was fixed for the first Thursday in November and it was voted to send an exhibit to the Negro building at the State Fair at Richmond. STALEY ADDRESSES (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.) AMHERST, MASS. On the evening of July 27, in the dining hall of Massachusetts Agricultural College, representatives from all parts of the United States gathered to discuss rural problems. At 6 o'clock the annual banquet was held, at which time the following speakers were called upon to make addresses: President Butterfield, Massachusetts Agricultural College, Amherst, Mass.; Dr. Burnham, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. Phillips, University of Ohio; Mr. Pincus, Secretary Jewish Organization Society, New York City; Mr. Patterson, Mississippi A. and M. College; P. Staley, Jr., South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, S. C.; Prof. Fraser, University of Illinois; Mr. Swetzer, Langley County Training School, Wisconsin; Prof. Campbell, Springfield Y. M. C. A. College, Springfield, Mass.; Mr. Anthony, Pennsylvania State College. Prof. Staley of South Carolina addressed the organization on the subject, "The Opportunities of Training in Leadership in the Local Inter-collegiate Club." He showed that each collegiate club should be an important factor in producing men who can live above the fog in public duty and private thinking. The New York Age IS RELIABLE. WHEN YOU SEE IT IN 'THE AGE' YOU CAN DEPEND UPON IT. NEWS THAT IS INFORMING. PRICE FIVE CENTS WORKING FOR BABY'S HEALTH Agencies that are at Work on Columbus Hill to Help Mothers. Mothers of all Races are Hard to be Convinced that Milk Stations and Day. Nurseries are all Right. SAINT CYPRIAN'S STATION Milk Station Conducted at this Church for the Past Seven Years, with Doctor and Trained Nurse in Attendance—Temporary Shelter for Babies, Opened at Lincoln House. That mothers are unable to give their babies proper attention because of poverty and ignorance is an important contributory factor in the excessive death rate alleged to exist in that community over on the west side of New York known as Columbus Hill. This statement is the concensus of opinions expressed by various persons engaged over in that section in work that brings direct contact with that condition, and work which carries with it an opportunity to relieve and improve matters if the poor, ignorant mothers can only be convinced that it is for the salvation of their babies that these people are working. The hardest job, according to one, a trained nurse, is to convince the mothers that the babies should be entrusted to more skilful hands than their own. The most ignorant mother believes that she can far better care for her child, even in poverty, than can the most expert people with access to the most modern equipment provided by scientific development. --- In talking with one of the young women attached to an important organization working for the mental, moral and physical uplift of the young folks of that neighborhood, it was brought out that one of the hardest obstacles to overcome was the ignorance of the people as to the proper mode of living. An absolute lack of knowledge as to what constitutes sanitary and hygienic conditions is coupled with an inbred prejudice against fresh air, soap, water, the latter of which they would be laxable if it were not so pitiable. A group of little children taken to the country were given baths. One little chap expressed objection. Questioning brought out the fact that the boy was frightened. He had never had a bath in a bath tub. Asked as to how his mother bathed him, he said, "When she does, it is in the sink." He was given his first bath in a bath tub. Remedial Agencies. Realizing what it means to conserve the health of the children, thereby reducing to a minimum the excessive death rate, there are a number of agencies working to effect this particular reform. As stated in last week's Age, landlords are primarily responsible for most of the insanitary housing conditions which exist. But there is also the need of a campaign of education among the mothers that they may be taught to make the best of the bad conditions. For seven years there has been conducted in one of the buildings, occupied by the activities of St. Clypian's P. E. Church, the Rev. John W. Johnson, priest in charge, 177 West Sixtythird street, a milk station where mothers of the neighborhood, regardless of sect or race, can procure pure milk, modified for babies, at a price that barely wards off the possibility of a charge of pauperizing charity. This work has been carried on at a cost of not less than $2,000 yearly, which has been contributed by wealthy friends of the work. Seventy-five babies, on an average, are cared for daily, the milk being moved in the station, a trained nurse giving her personal attention each day until 12 o'clock. Miss Traub, the trained nurse who has been in charge of the station for five years, has done commendable and efficient work in caring for the babies of the neighborhood and she has been instrumental in bettering conditions to a very great extent. It is a safe statement to make, from evidence adduced of the work of Miss Traub and the Rev. Mr. Johnson, that the work of the milk station at St. Cyprian's has operated in the reduction of the death rate by at least 25 per cent. Two physicians supervise the work of the station, Dr. E. P. Roberts, West Fifty-third street, being the principal in this work. All medical advice is free. The station is conducted along Lines laid down by the assistant Emerson. It is an interesting sight each day to see the mothers of the neighborhood, of all races and of all conditions, making their way to the milk station at St. Cyprian's with their babies receiving the expert attention and advice of the trained nurse and the skilled physician, procuring the daily supply of modified milk, and then wending their WAY home with grateful pleasure because of the benefit received. The Married Women's Society. ting a $50 collection, which was used as specified for home and foreign mission work. The following recommendations were made: The adoption of the fourth young people. The Rev. G. W. Williams at Bethel gave us two very excellent sermons last Sunday. The Sunday School was well attended, considering If your hair is short, thin, falling out or breaking off, you should not delay but write There are other factors at St. Cypan's which contribute largely to the improvement of health conditions. Miss Agnes Warren, a wealthy woman, daughter of an English clergyman, is conducting a mother's class, which meets every Tuesday evening. About one hundred mothers assemble and are taught sewing, cooking, millinery and housekeeping. At every meeting talks on health conditions and sanitation are made to the mothers by experts secured by Miss Warren. This activity is a part of the Young Married Women's Society, an organization composed of wealthy white women. To these meetings at least fifty babies are brought by their mothers, and a trained nurse is provided by Miss Warren, with two or three assistants; to care for them. Children are cared for in a kindergarten; the older girls are taught mat making and the boys are taught mat making, carpentry and printing. Over in the building occupied by the Lincoln House, a temporary shelter for babies has been opened under the supervision of Miss Mary Arnold of the Babies' Welfare Association. Assistance in its maintenance is given, it is said, by the Henry Street Settlement, Miss Lillian Wald, superintendent. To this shelter the mothers of the neighborhood are invited to bring their babies all under two years being received and cared for during the day while mothers are at work. This work is just a few weeks old, having started July 6. Two graduate nurses are in charge, the ones on duty at present being Miss L. Moore, from Lincoln Hospital, and Mrs. Patterson. Receiving only the babies under two years of mothers who are at work, there are received an average about five babies daily. They are cared for by the nurses, fed liberally and when their mothers call for them at 6 o'clock a sufficient quantity of milk to last through the night is furnished them. Also the mothers are instructed and advised as to the proper care of the babies and every possible effort is made to conserve the health of the tots of the neighborhood Babies in Care of Babies. In many cases where babies should be brought to the shelter, it has been found that mothers were leaving the tiny ones at home in the charge of other children but a little older, or, as in one case, in the care of an old woman so decrept and doddering that she could hardly care for herself. But she became very indignant when it was hunted that the baby might be better off in the shelter. She knew more about caring for babies than the doctors and nurses put together, for she had reared them before, she said. Then, there is another dangerous condition to be overcome, and that is the custom some of the old women have of conducting baby nurseries in their unclean and insanity apartments, the reason given being that they must make a living in some way. They are not licensed day nurseries, but neighbors who bring babies, there pay for their care and keep during the day, and some of them leave their babies both day and night. The excessive death rate finds a contributing cause in this procedure, also. The Lincoln House has done a splendid work in relieving this condition, although it is not in direct line with its actual plan. Miss Louise Latimer, the worker in charge at this time, while Miss Haynes is away on her vacation, is keeping the daytime activities of the house very well in hand. There is, of course, the usual summer curtailment, but the demands of the neighborhood work make it necessary that the children be afforded some means by which they can get away from the dangerous street environment. And this Miss Latimer is doing in the most capable way. There is need for more active co-operation of the various interests, to which might be added a more vigorous personal effort on part of leaders of the race in behalf of these efforts to benefit the children. It should be impressed upon the mothers that the milk stations, day nurseries or temporary shelters, and other settlement activities, are instrumentalities to be supported and fostered and are vital agencies in the saving of babies for a healthy and strong growth into maturity. STATE BAPTIST S. S CONVENTION SESSION Flushing, N. Y. The fourth annual session of the State, B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Convention was held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Rev. W. J. Lucas, pastor, July 20 and 21. Thursday afternoon after an interesting song service, led by Rev. H. D. Strotter and Rev. J. T. Wikins, the convention was declared open by the president; W. H. Johnson. Each delegate responded to the roll call with a verse from the Bible. Miss G. Harris of the entertaining church delivered a charming address of welcome. Miss Josephine Carroll of the Bethany Baptist Church, Brooklyn, responded. The Rev. W. W. Brown, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, New York, then addressed the convention, pointing out its duty in pioneer work and in interesting the young people. Various committees were appointed by the president The Rev. G. H Sims directed the delegates in the name of the convention proper. He pointed out the dependence of the church on the S. S and B. Y. P. U. for growth, and the blessings resulting from a consistent christian lift. Mrs. Bruce, first president of the Woman's Auxiliary, tendered their greetings in the absence of the president. Mrs. Bruce briefly contrasted former and present conditions, showing the rapid growth of this auxiliary President Johnson's annual address emphasized the value of circumpect deportment on the part of the adults, the permanence of impressions made on the young, the importance of statistics, the inadequacy of ontogenetic methods and the pressing need of constructive and educational methods in the S. S and B Y P U. Three important features were noted: the Bible Demonstration Day, Lesson contest, and the Singing Contest. Describe the inclementity of the weather the demonstration day was a success, net- ting a $50 collection, which was used as specifie for home and foreign mission work. The following recommendations were made: The adoption of the fourth Sunday of June for a discussion of the Bible in its entirety by each pastor; that a society be formed to look after absentees. The report of the nominating committee was then made and the following nominees elected: President, W. H. Johnson; vice-president, F. G. Warner; recording secretary, M. S. Cook; assistant secretary, Edua Jones; corresponding secretary, Bessie A. Hunt; treasurer, Rev W. J. Lucas; board of managers, Mrs Lena Lipscomb, Mrs Dollson James, Mrs J. F. Wilkins, Miss Frances Bodle, Mrs F. Harden, the Revs H. D. Strotter, E. R. Artist, J. E. Robinson, Mirs L. A Lewis, R. W. Allen, Mr Savage, Mrs E. H. Johnson and Mrs L. E. Miller. Reports of the treasurer and secretary were read and received. The Rev G. L. Sims installed the officers, Mrs L. E. Miller, the field missionary, gave an interesting and excellent report of her work, showing that unfavorable environment and parental indifference decrease S. S. and B. Y. P. U attendance and recommended the formation of a home department for the furtherance of religious interest and instruction Miss Shelton of the Shiloh Baptist Church, New Rochelle, charmed the convention with a sweet solo. In the evening a floral presentation was made to the president in appreciation of his previous work by Master William Townes of Union Baptist Church, New York. The president requested the Rev H. A. Booker to respond to the presentation speech. The Rev, Granville Hunt, ex-treasurer of the convention, preached the evening sermon, Friday morning the Rev F. J. Artist of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, read an essay, entitled "How can we best interest our young People?" In the afternoon the Rev, J R Boddle, pastor of the Bethesda Baptist Church, New Rochelle, conducted the lesson contest, questioning the contestants on the subjects and golden texts of the lessons for the first two quarters. Little Miss Florence Cooper of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, New York, won the prize banner with a perfect recitation. Mr. Lebanon Sunday school of Brooklyn was the successful contest in the singing contest. The following auxiliaries were awarded banners for bringing in the largest collection in their district on Demonstration Day, Day Star, Mt. Gilead, Union, Bethany, St. Stephens and Fenezeeer, Holy Trinity was awarded the Christian Baner for the largest number of converts reported in their Sunday, school during the conventional year. The Rev. W P. Hayes, pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, N.Y., preached in the evening. Miss Florence Cooper was presented with a bouquet of flowers by R W Allen, as coming from her Sunday school teacher. The convention adjourned to meet with the Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, N.Y., July 1917. HITCHENS' ESTATE AGAIN IN COURT BALTIMORE. Md—The second inning in the fight over the $100,000 estate of the late James L. Hitchens was played last Saturday when his white widow sued out a writ of replenir for possession of the household furniture. The writ was directed against the administrators, Attorneys Warner T. McGuinn, Peter J. Campbell and German H. H. Hunt, Mr. McGuinn is colored. The adopted white son of the deceased is his principal legatee. He left three brothers $600 between them, but they vaceated the will through Attorneys Hawkins and McDechen COLORED GIRL, POSED AS WHITE FOR YEARS Baltimore, Md.-An example of pushing housing segregation was instanced Monday night in the arrest of Pearl Wilson, a mulatto who had been passing as white for years and a white man on a technical charge of disorderly conduct She and the white man were helping to move her belongings from North Calvert street to 104 N. Front street, both blocks of which are in white neighborhoods The disorderly charge was dismissed but she was held in $100 bail for court for alleged violation of the segregation law HOT SPRINGS, VA Hot Springs, VA.—The United Order of True Reformers of Warm Springs held their annual celebration Sunday evening, July 30, at Mt Pisagh Baptist Church. The Rev. Luke Jonies was master of ceremonies. The welcome address was made by the Rev. R. P. Allen, after which a spicy literary program was well rendered. The Rev C. M Wright delivered the annual sermon from Ecc. 3.3. Collection. $20.68 Rev A. C. Burrell of Scottsville, Va. preached at Smith Chapel Sunday night, July 30, to a small but appreciative congregation, Mrs. Katie Richardson of Fincastle, Va., as at the Wilson House very sick with rheumatism. R'el Smith of Covington, Va., made a business trip to Hot Springs last week. The new organ recently purchased for Smith Chapel will be formally presented to the congregation next Sunday night. Mrs Hattie Clark and Mrs. Frances Williams and daughter of Covington, Va., were guests of Mrs. Margaret Tyler and Mrs. Mary Clark last Sunday. William Kent, who is in business in Covington, Va., spent last Sunday very pleasantly with his family on Switchback. The Rev T W. Tweedy, principal of Bedford City Public School, is visiting his cousin, W P Tweedy and family here J. D Ransford has returned from a pleasant visit to her old home, Asheville, C. N Mrs Ransford is spending a few weeks at her home in Fincastle, Va. George W. Calbert and family have returned from a delightful trip to Washington and Delo- 19 Precott St. J. Jersey City, N. J. Wigs, Bradee, Banga, Pompadours, in any way, Sculpt Treatment, Shimpin- Hair Dressage, Face Massage, Manicur- ing. Colored people' combings bought. Diplomas awarded. Mail orders attended. MME. C. J. WALKER In writing please mention this paper Mona Lisa ware. Among other recent arrivals here are C H. Spurlock, E. L. Spurlock, J. Caesar Spurlock, James C. Spurlock, J. B. Spurlock, A. J. Fraser, Preston Early, Mira Jaja-Hawkins, Miss Minnie Choice, H. L. McFadden, from Lancaster, Va. H. Johnson of Ronecett, W. Va. Miss Lizzie Murphy and James Murgruder handsomely entertained a number of friends at S Davis apartment one evening last week. The menu, rich and varied, was greatly enjoyed by all Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson and Mr. Mrs. J. Edward Kerr enjoyed a picnic at cascade last Sunday morning. From there they drove to Falling Spring. On last Wednesday evening J. T. Maggruder, Isaac Brown and Richard Brown of Washington, D C, gave a smoker and card party in the Air Ship, the bachelor apartment of Solomon Davis and Asa Sheppard. Bountiful Poral decoration adorned the room, and two tables were set for the players of the evening. W 12-30 p.m. an elaborate buffet lunch was served, consisting of delicious Virginia friend chicken and corn fritters, with ham sandwiches and old Virginia homemade green apple pies; cigars and cigarettes. Geo. Corbit was goastmaster of the evening. Speeches were made by N F Berry, headwaiter of the Homestead. J H Bayton and Isaac Brown Music was rendered by Shepard's Orchestra. Among those present were N F Bery, W P Tweedy, Richard Brown, J I. Maggruder, J H Bayton, Isaac Brown, Meade Spurlock Solomon Davis, Vs Sheppard, W S Williams, Geo Corbit, Doctor Sheppard, Author Steven, J H Bayton, W S Williams and Miss Bonnie Real motored to Warm Springs Last Sunday. CONCORD VA George, Va.—The South Side Union of Appomattox and Campbell Counties met with the Long Mt. Baptist Sunday School last Sunday. The annual sermon was preached by the Rev A. C. Miller a native of South America and a graduate of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va. His text was "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong" Miss Marion Hudson read a splendid paper on Sunday School work. Mr. and Mrs. George Burns were the guests of her sister, Mrs Mollie A Booth, last Sunday, Mrs Rosa Dumquid and Mrs Lula Lillott were the guests of Mrs Eliza Lewis last Sunday. John M Withers was a visitor in Lynchburg last Saturday. Mr and Mrs W. N. Melvlor and two children were the guests of Mr and Mrs T J Wooding last Sunday. Tone Scott is home from West Virginia to spend his vacation Mrs Katherine Graves house caught on fire week before last but the blaze was soon put out and little damage was done BALTIMORE MD Baltimore. Md—Local Elks have started a boon for the election of Attorney George W F McMechen as the next grand exalted ruler of the Order. They have secured headquarters on the South 15th street, Philadelphia, for the coming session of the grann lodge. Mr McMechen is esteemed leading knight at present. He is connected with a number of fraternities and made a flattering run for the City Council a year ago. The members of Sharon Baptist Church are planning to entertain the annual session of the Lott Cary Baptist Mission Convention, which meets here the latter part of this month The Rev. C. S. Brown of Winton Salem, is the president, and the Rev. out or breaking off, you should not delay but write at once for MME. C. J. WALKER'S SIX WEEK'S TREATMENT $1.75 Which is guaranteed to grow hair or money refunded. These preparations are manufactured only by the Mme. C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, 640 N. West Street, Indianapolis, Ind., and the Lella College, 108-110 West 166th Street, New York City. All pay the cash. Make all money orders payable to Madam C. J. Walker, Indianapolis address. W M. Alexander of this city; the entertaining pastor. Hugh M Buckett, a well-known real estate dealer, and Miss Katherine Hurst were married, a few days ago. The bride was a teacher in the city schools. Mrs Eliza Harris, for 71 years a member of Sharp street Memorial M. E Church, died a few days ago. She was 87 years old. Mrs. Maggie Upsher, Miss Cecella Harris and Charles Harris are the surviving children. Mrs Booker T. Washington will speak at Metropolitan church Sunday night. Mrs William H. Lee and children are spending several weeks in Virginia. John H Murphy, editor of the Afro-American, has returned from a visit to Philadelphia. The Rev. Dr Ernest Lyon has returned from New York City, where he attended the Hughes notification meeting. WILMINGTON, N.C. Wilmington, N.C.—E B. Webster of Florence, S. C., spoke at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Central Baptist Church, First Baptist Church and St. St. Stephen's, A. M. E. Church on Sunday, July 30, in interest of Negro newspapers PHILADELPHIA PA PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two hundred Negroes attended the air under-communal evangelical services in Hunting Park on Sunday. A meeting to mangerate dierent kinds of stores to be conducted by Negroes was held in Cavalier M. E. Church on Monday evening, Juyl s. Dr. William A. Sinclair has gone to Boston and the White mountains for a much needed rest. B. Collier, for the third time, was elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias at their convention held in this city last week. The Union A. M. E. Sunday School held its picnic at Strawberry Mansion on Thursday, August 3. The Pennsylvania State Federation of Negro Women's clubs met in Chester, Pa, on Wednesday, August 2. Miss Mabel Smith of Los Angeles, Cal., after an absence of seven years, has returned to the city on a visit. She is the guest of Miss Anna Bailey, Pulaski avenue. William Lee, a prominent member of the Citizens' Club, has been quite ill for two weeks. He is able to be out again. SCRANTON PA SCRANTON, Pa.-Born to Mr. and Mrs William Meyers, Moir place, a son. Mr. and Mrs Samuel P. Johnson have moved from 216 Linden street to 139 Kressler place, and Mr. and Mrs James Bond, from 633 Kressler place to 141 Kressler place, Mrs. Carrie Robinson and Mrs. Ada Martin have left for an indefinite stay in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Atlantic City, respectively While in Philadelphia they took in the Knights of Pythias convention. Wedding hells are in the air, for quite a number of young people. The Rev. G. W. Williams at Bethel gave, us two very excellent sermons last Sunday. The Sunday School was well attended, considering the hot weather. In the evening the trustees and stewards were installed for the ensuing year. Our representatives at the Sunday School convention, held in Altona, Pa., acquitted themselves creditably. They were the Rev. Mr. Williams, who was the vice-president; Miss Amy Dorsey, the corresponding secretary, and Miss Ethel the delegate. Miss Dorsey the corresponding seer fiscal year. James Barre, worshiped at Betl Festus Crump and George town delegates to the Knights of Pytmas convention in Philadelphia, have returned home. Walter Plater is touring through the New England states. Miss Harris, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is in our city for a while. We are glad to see Mrs. Lydia Hill in our midst again after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Helen Williams, of Buffalo, N. Y. READING PA Reading. Pa—Sunday. July 30, marked the close of services in the Washington Street Presbyterian Church until the first Sunday in September. All services on the above date were well attended, one of the largest numbers for any morning service being present. The Sabbath school was also well attended. In the evening the Rev. B. F. Glasco held the attention of his hearers as he forcefully spoke on the "Fall of the Medo-Persian Empire." Miss Florence Bainbridge of Frederick, Md., is spending her vacation with her brother James of this city. William Johnson, who has been confined to his home for the past few weeks, is able to be about Aaron J. Young, one of Reading's most popular citizens, left this city to take a very important position in one of Pittsburgh's largest roller mills. His family will remain in Reading for an indefinite period. On Thursday evening, July 27, an entertainment and contest was held in Bethel A. M. E. Church. The contest was between the young ladies. The one selling the highest number of tickets received $2.50 in gold Miss Terressa Cummings was the lucky lady, selling over seventy-five tickets. Mrs. R L Cummings, chairlady. The affair was a success from all standpoints. The Reading Giants journeyed to Blandon, Pa., on Sunday, July 30, to play the deciding game of a series of three games with the Walnutown Federals. Both teams had won a game, so intense rivalry existed. The Giants won, score 3 to 2. Both teams put up a star game at bat and in the field. Some of the plays made by the victors being of the hair-raising variety Jordan pitched a masterly game for the Giants and was never in danger. The feature of the game was a rumming catch by Brown with two on bases and two down in the sixth inning. Batteries—Walnutons, Harlitt and Sine. Reading Giants, Jordie and Pearl. Rev. B. A. Glasse, Washington Street Presbyterian Church, will spend his vacation in Pittsburgh, Pa., New Castle, Pa., and Atlantic City, N. J. Grant N. Byrd and Miss Mary V. Arter were married by Rev B. F. Glasse, Saturday, July 29. EASTON, PA. Easton, Pa—It was indeed a great day in Shiloh Baptist Church, Sunday, July 30. The sisters had the right of way, this being their Missionary Circle day. Mrs Louisa Lewis, master of ceremonies and vice-president of the circle, presided. Meeting opened by singing, read- Parents Are Your Children IDLE? Why not start them out like children of other races? Let their minds be occupied along business lines while they are not in school. I can start your boys and girls in a dignified profitable business. Write me for further information. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with hot irons. But do it with Kink-no-more the greatest hair straightening preparation on earth., Kink-no-more will straighten the kinkiest kind of hair. 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Organ, voluntary, by Mrs. Smith of East Bangor; singing by the choirs: Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. I. H. Rose; prayer by Mrs. A. L. Logan of Easton, Pa.; sermon by the Rev. I. H. Rose, pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church of East Bangor, Pa. The Rev G H Walters of Wayne, Pa. offered prayer; singing by choirs: remarks by Mrs. Vick, Miss Vick and the Rev. M. Vick of the U. A M. E. Church of Easton, Pa., Mrs. Johnson and others. The pastor read, by request, a communication for Mrs. Pernzey of Chester, Pa., regretting that she could not stay over, and sending a donation for the same. Evening—Singing Scripture by Mrs. M E Carter, secretary prayer by Mrs Ella Hart of Lynchburg, Va. remarks by Mrs Phyllis Foukls of Easton and Mrs Albert Murry of East Bangor Pa. The offerings were hited during the day by Meddame-Freeman, Merritt, Hart, Tabb, Rose and Lee. All praise is given to Deacon Lee and his associates for the way they arranged the splendid meals served in the basement of the church. Mrs. Lewis deserves much credit for the way she conducted the service as master of ceremonies Sermon preached by the pastor, the Rev. F. R. Diggs The president, Mrs. K. Lee, could not be present until at a late hour. Officers—Mrs. K. Lee, president; Mrs Mary Tabb, treasurer; Mrs L. Lewis, vice-president; Mrs M E Carter, secretary Services were well attended at the U A. M. E. Church on Sunday. Pulpit filled in morning by the pastor, the Rev J. O Vick. Subject, "Consecration" The Rev A. Shockley conducted the Sunday school. The Rev J. H. Waters of Wayne, Pa, filled the pulpit at night and delivered a grand sermon The Rev Moses A Evert of the white Methodist Church offered prayer. RALEIGH N C Raleigh, N. C.—District Deputy George L. Lane of the K. of P., in company with Dr. L. B Caphart, D. P. Lane, James Higgs, Dr. J. Worthham, Otis Burch, Ed Tate Richard Haywood and W. S. Towne, returned to the city, after several days' oopurn in Greenbore, as delegates from the six Pythan lodges in this city to the grand lodge. T. D Garrett of Carbore N. C. was in the city last week on business. The Raleigh Union Society convened in Malarys Cross Road Church in annual session on August I. The officers of this sick and death benefit society are W. H. Ray president; A. Walkins, secretary; M. Morgan, treasurer; T. Turner, auditor Friends of Mrs W. B McDowell will be glad to learn that she has recovered from her slight attack of sickness and will leave soon for Weldon and Freemount, N. C., to visit friends The Executive Committee of the district grand lodge of Odd Fellows met in this city July 25, and changed the meeting place of that order from Asheville, N. C., August 8, to Winston, N. C., August 22. The flood which visited the western section of this state on July 16 destroyed railway bridges, farm crops and factories to the extent that it was found We have had no rain during the past two days, which is a great relief from the almost incessant rains which have visited us daily for nearly one month. We learn from the daily press that the committee in charge of the flood sufferers is handling the situation as best they can, and that voluntary contributions are being received daily to alleviate the wants of the sufferers. The writer has been asked for information as to what progress the local committee has made in raising funds to aid the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. Answering this inquiry, the writer will say that a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing a soliciting committee and the following named persons were elected: Berry O'Kelley, chairman; the Rev. James K. Satterwhite, secretary; Capt Joseph E. Hamlin, treasurer Dr L. E. McCasley has treated himself to a new Ford automobile. It is unique in construction, having been made to the doctor's order. THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1916. Released at the Post Office at New York on Second Chase Matter. Published on Thursday of every day by R. Moose, 247 40th Street, New York. Telephone: Bryant 3815. Rav. R. Moose.....Publisher and Editor L. R. A. Walton.....Managing and Dramatic Editor Louis R. H. Warner.....City Editor Rav. R. Moose.....Advertising Agent James W. Johnson.....Contributing Editor London Office, 17 Green Street, Charing Cross Road, C. Address all letters and make all checks and money orders payable to The New York Ace. The article appearing in last week's issue of The Age telling of great dissatisfaction existing among colored voters in New York because of incapable leadership created a sensation in political circles. Letters and messages have come to us from near and far complimenting The Age on having the courage to call a spade a spade. Our inclination to refrain from mud-slinging or personal vilification was also favorably commented on. "The Age should have done it long ago," seems to be the consensus of opinion. We have been asked to mention the names of other would-be-leaders, but just now we are not dealing with the smaller fry. We are only considering those with visible means of support. MR. ANDERSON, SPEAK UP Rumor has it that a few weeks ago the Hon. Charles W. Anderson, ex-Collector of Internal Revenue and now Supervisor of Agriculture, held a secret conference with local ministers of the gospel and discussed politics. To them it is said he confessed a burning ambition to be National leader of the colored voters in the present Presidential campaign. It is alleged the ministers were shown letters from Col. Roosevelt, Chairman Willcox and other influential white men, which were produced to convince those present of the lofty position Mr. Anderson occupies in the minds of white leaders. During the course of his bid for the support of the clergy Mr. Anderson is reported to have told the gentlemen of the cloth that politics is a dirty game, so dirty that a minister had no right to engage in it. He is also said to have made the astounding admission that he played the game none too cleanly at times. If Mr. Anderson is properly quoted and he sincerely believes that politics is a dirty game, The Age takes issue with him. Sometimes ward politics is not of the cleanest, but we do not believe Mr. Hughes wants votes secured by unclean methods. We too well know the reputations of Col. Roosevelt, Gov. Whitman, Chairman Willoox, Secretary Reynolds and Mr. Tanner to ever think of associating them with dirty politics or people who play dirty politics. And we do not for a moment conclude that the ministers present at this conference would agree to give their support to any champion of dirty politics. If reports are true we ask Mr. Anderson to explain to the colored voters what he meant in telling the ministers that politics is a dirty game. If this is his honest belief The Age calls upon all decent Negroes to choose a leader who is clean and who is an uncompromising foe of unclean politics. NO SEASON FOR MINNOWS What strange noise is this we hear emanating from 135th street? What absurd spectacle is this we see, a certain Harlem edi- VIEWS and REVIEWS JAMES W. JOHNSON, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR A BUGBEAR. now going the ro- ove affair and en- orby and Print the daughter of Zarar of Russia. He is the son of the war was thehew of Prince H Pain. The purp- dies over a union popular in royal led to is the fac- daughter of a pur- pies will watch with white prince and much of the theo- f Race," a play a least season. The table and unasce self was ignorant of this marriage spurns the child the baby and g station in Cuba. Number of colored not agree with the to the conclus- and, from our pr play. Its dramat- tic discuss. It pre- m a most unscier- ced by Mendel's d out is too intr ough about it to that in a union good, no child of the sum of the ion between two and colored blo parents, because good in both par- tied blood and one with three-fourths a white person an erit more colore cause that is the s Therefore it was woman in "The the Southern m take it away!"" the faulty con- to consider "The theme. The ther- e father is at tir- less than this: course. As a les- ly ruined and a ative land. It p tature. Several t about this most s side and beneath ion of discussing A syndicate article now going the rounds of the press tells the story of the romantic love affair and engagement of the beautiful young Countess Nada Torby and Prince George of Battenberg. The Countess Nada is the daughter of the Grand Duke Michael, who is a cousin of the Czar of Russia. Prince George is a junior officer in the British navy. He is the son of Prince Louis of Battenberg, who at the outbreak of the war was commander of the English naval forces; and is a nephew of Prince Henry of Battenberg, father of the present queen of Spain. The purpose of the article is to trace "a certain shadow" that lies over a union which would "otherwise be regarded as the most popular in royal society." The "shadow" referred to is the fact that the Countess Nada is the great-great-grandaughter of a pure-blooded African Negro. It is stated that scientists will watch with great interest the results of this union between the white prince and the colored countess. The article makes much of the theory of reversion, which was discussed in "The Pride of Race," a play which caused something of a sensation in this city last season. This play told the story of a man with an imperceptible and unascertainable strain of Negro blood of which he himself was ignorant, who married a Southern white girl; the offspring of this marriage was so dark at its birth that the mother brutally spurs the child, and goes off into a faint; the father is made to take the baby and go away to lose himself forever—on a tobacco plantation in Cuba. We have heard a number of colored people speak in high terms of this play, but we cannot agree with them. The writer witnessed a performance and came to the conclusion that from no point of view was it a good play; and, from our point of view as a race, that it was an extremely bad play. Its dramatic construction was faulty; that, however, we shall not discuss. It pretended to expound a scientific theory, but did so in a most unscientific manner. It entirely ignored the facts established by Mendel's law. The law which Mendel discovered and worked out is too intricate for explanation here. even if the writer knew enough about it to explain it; but this much can be stated: it is known that in a union where there is a mingling of white and colored blood, no child of such a union can inherit more colored blood than the sum of the units of colored blood in both parents. So the union between two persons, both of whom have a mixture of white and colored blood, may result in a child darker than either of the parents, because it may inherit the sum of the units of colored blood in both parents. For example, a person with one-fourth colored blood and one with two-fourths colored blood may have a child with three-fourths colored blood, the sum of the units in both parents. It then follows that a white person and a colored person cannot have a child that will inherit more colored blood than is possessed by its colored parent, because that is the sum of the units of colored blood in both parents. Therefore it was impossible for two such people as the man and the woman in "The Pride of Race" to have a child so dark as to make the Southern mother cry out "It's black, take it away! . It's black, take it away!" However, it was not the faulty construction or the pseudo science which caused us to consider "The Pride of Race" an extremely bad play, but its theme. The theme of the play, in spite of the fact that the near-white father is at times shown to some advantage, is nothing more or less than this: one single drop of Negro blood is a danger and a curse. As a lesson, the play holds up to view a woman's life utterly ruined and a man, with his child, forever banished from their native land. It pretends to voice some sort of a protest of God and nature. Several times in these columns we have given our opinion about this most subtle method of trying to prove the Negro to be outside and beneath the human race. But we had no intention of discussing "The Pride of Race," so tor garbed in a cloak of "unselfishness" urging colored men to take "high ground," cease quarreling and work in the interest of the race and the Republican Party? The public has long since learned that the extent of this editor's concern in anything depends upon the financial consideration involved. His ruling passion seems to be: "Get the money!" It is interesting to observe the many and frequent shiftings of his shallow mentality. Four years ago this same exhorter of "race unity" and newlyconverted champion of the Republican nominee for the Presidency, was diligently working for the success of the Progressive Party. We recall that at the State Convention of the Progressives he became so greatly excited over the prospects of reaping financial reward for his services that he pledged the undivided support of all the colored men, women and children in the State of New York. We next find him supporting Tammany Hall in the Mayoralty campaign. One of his chief political duties since has been to hold over the head of one who he now so valiantly defends, an article containing unkind references which the politician did not want published. But the politician and the editor are now harmoniously working together to promote the tor garbed in a cloak of "unselfishness" urging colored men to welfare of the "people," and the fishness" urging colored men to article in question has been tentake "high ground," cease quar porarily pigeonholed. The Age gave warm support to Mr. Taft four years ago when these apostles of "concord and co-operation" were breaking their necks getting to the dough trough. The G O. P. was none too well off financially, but as we do not measure friendship by dollars, The Age stood loyally by, although its support was eagerly sought by Progressives and Democrats because of the undisputed influence it wields in National affairs. The managers of the Taft campaign are in a position to give facts regarding the services performed by The Age, as well as to how it fared in a financial way. We know it will be surprising to some to learn that The Age did not charge one cent for the support it gave Mr. Taft in its columns. We have no desire to indulge in personalities unless we find it necessary. But if we have to we will, among other things, bring to light some none too creditable transactions which have not been forgotten by the managers of Mr. Roosevelt's campaign four years ago. But this is a season when the whales are after sharks. Minnows better keep out of harm's way else their future usefulness in "doing the public good" may be greatly impaired. let us get back to the story of the beautiful Countess Nada. Peter the Great was presented by the Sultan of Turkey with a Negro slave named Hannibal. Hannibal was a magnificent specimen of manhood, and the possessor of such extraordinary intelligence that the Czar finally promoted him to be a general in the Russian army. Later he was enobled, and married a lady of Peter's court; he died rich and renowned. But Hannibal's chief fame rests upon the fact that he was the grandfather of Pushkin, the greatest poet of the Muscovites. The name of Pushkin, in all the Russias, means what the name of Shakespeare does in all English speaking countries. Pushkin's monument at Petrograd is as prominent as that of any of the Czars. He is still, and will probably always remain the national Russian poet. The Countess Nada is a direct descendant of Pushkin. She is described as a girl of remarkable beauty, with large, dark eyes, shaded by long lashes, a sensitive and delicately moulded face, a very winning expression and a mass of jet black hair. Why anybody should want to thrust this imaginary shadow over these two young people who are very much in love with each other and are going to be married can, perhaps, be explained only in the general "cussedness" of human nature. No such "calamity" as is hinted at has ever happened in the family of the bride-to-be, from the time of Hannibal down to the present. But if it should happen, what of it? If Prince George and the Countess Nada, contrary to all authentic scientific facts, should have a dark child, it might be taken as a sign that the child would show some of the powers of its great ancestor, Hannibal, or of its immortal ancestor, Pushkin. Last week President Wilson sent the following telegram to Henry Eitel, of Indianapolis, brother-in-law of the late James Whitcomb Riley: "May I not express to you my sincere sorrow at the death of James Whitcomb Riley? With his departure a notable figure passes out of the nation's life; a man who imparted joyful pleasure and a thoughtful view of many things that other men would have missed. I am sure I am speaking the feeling of the whole country in expressing my own sense of loss." This brings to mind that on the death of Booker T. Washington, who was a far more notable figure in the nation's life than James Whitcomb Riley, President Wilson had not one word to say. ELEVENTH HOUR CONVERSION. The paragraph quoted below in the Senate last week by Ben T. "I never believed it pos- slowly and by degrees I have for all concerned that the se- to say that is a marvel to mys- had to be destroyed ere the advance. It was a curse for responsible than the north. —and both paid four long, blue joint sin. It had to go; and a sible way and its going gave able problem, still I, who was am glad it is gone, never to the idea of nationality has tion, despite the dangers inve- Through all the years of his race as much damage as he possi- old and feeble, and his strength change of heart. It is hardly pos- to make up for the harm he has w active life; nevertheless we are g he has come to see the error of h The paragraph quoted below is the peroration of a speech made in the Senate last week by Ben Tillman: "I never believed it possible that I could do it, but slowly and by degrees I have come to think that it was best for all concerned that the south was defecated; and for me to say that is a marvel to myself. Slavery a curse which had to be destroyed ere the south and the world could advance. It was a curse for which the south was no more responsible than the north. Both sections were responsible—and both paid four long, bloody years of penance for their joint sin. It had to go, and while it went in the worst possible way and its going gave birth to an apparently unsolvable problem, still I, who was born in and of the Old South, am glad it is gone, never to return. I am glad, also, that the idea of nationality has supplanted that of confederation, despite the dangers involved." Through all the years of his official life, Tillman has done the race as much damage as he possibly could. Now that he is grown old and feeble, and his strength has failed, he has undergone a change of heart. It is hardly possible that he can now do anything to make up for the harm he has wrought through all the years of his active life; nevertheless we are glad that even at this eleventh hour he has come to see the error of his ways. THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. We have no desire to dispute the authenticity of any editorial assertion made by the New York World, for we are kindly disposed to it because of its friendly attitude toward the Negro. But when the World remarks with characteristic carnessness that the Republican Party is a sectional party and the Democratic Party alone is a national party we are moved to cry aloud—STOP! States—New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois—while the entire South only supplied one-fifth of the total vote a startling statement is made, one worthy of mature consideration. Although the South contributed but one-fifth of the entire vote polled for Mr. Wilson it has been favored with the majority of Cabinet officers and the bulk of patronage. In fact, the South is running the Government under If the World believes in the enfranchisement of the Negro in the South (which we are sure it does) and if it is aware that the Negro is not permitted to vote in the primaries in the southern states, even when disposed to vote the Democratic ticket, how can it consistently refer to the Democratic party as a national party? With the John Sharp Williamses, the Hoke Smiths and the Vardamans illegally holding office because the Negro is being robbed of his vote, by what process of reasoning does our esteemed contemporary reach the conclusion that the Democratic Party is not a sectional party? And when the World innocently declares that one-third of the total Democratic vote in the country came from five Northern IMPORTANT MEETING Young People's Congress, Nash The National Federation of Col Md.; August 6-10. National Association of Gradua gust 15-17. National Negro Business Leag IMPORTANT MEETINGS, PLACE AND DATE. Young People's Congress, Nashville, Tenn., August 6-12. The National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Baltimore, Md., August 6-10. National Association of Graduate Nurses, New York City, August 15-17. National Negro Business League, Kansas City, Mo., August 16-18. Grand Lodge, I. B. P. O. E., Philadelphia, Pa., August 20-25. Interdenominational Ministers' Wives' Association, Pittsburgh, Pa., August 23-24. Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, Boston, Mass., August 23-25. National Baptist Convention (Boyd faction), Kansas City, Mo. September 6-12. National Baptist Convention (Morris faction), Savannah, Ga. September 6-12. B. M. C., G. U. O. O. F., Washington, D. C., September 11-16. is the peroration of a speech made by Tillman: sible that I could do it, but come to think that it was best south was defecated; and for me self Slavery was a curse which south and the world could which the south was no more both sections were responsible body years. of penance for their while it went in the worst pos-birth to an apparently unsolv-born in and of the Old South, return. I am glad, also, that supplanted that of confederal-ved." official life, Tillman has done the holy could. Now that he is grown has failed, he has undergone asible that he can now do anything brought through all the years of his and that even at this eleventh hour is ways. States—New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois—while the entire South only supplied one-fifth of the total vote a startling statement is made, one worthy of mature consideration Although the South contributed but one-fifth of the entire vote polled for Mr. Wilson it has been favored with the majority of Cabinet officers and the bulk of patronage. In fact, the South is running the Government under the Wilson Administration! Even if New York alone gave 655,475 votes to Mr. Wilson whose combined vote in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia amounted to only 682-189. New York's influence with the present administration has been much less than any Southern State herein mentioned. If the World desires to learn what influence, if any, New York has had with the Wilson Administration just ask Mr. Murphy and other local Democratic chieftains. THE NEW NEGRO PROBLEM. (From The N. Y. Globe) The South seems threatened with the natural consequences of its policy of depriving the Negro of political and civil GS, PLACE AND DATE. ville, Tenn., August 6-12.ored Women's Clubs, Baltimore.ate Nurses, New York City, Auue, Kansas City, Mo., August liberties. For more than a year a migration of men and women of color to Northern States has been going on that has already deprived thousands of Southern farmers of cheap labor. And the movement bids fair to continue. That it will have both good and bad effects is obvious. It will distribute the Negro population more evenly throughout the country and, thus tend to diminish race friction. But unless there is a change of spirit on the part of Northern unionists it will increase the danger of labor troubles in case of industrial depression. It is a mistake to assume, as many people do, that the Negro is better off in the Northern than in the Southern States. While the South discriminates against him politically—so much so that his chance of fair treatment before the law depends upon the good will of the whites and not upon justice or equality—the North has discriminated against him industrially. While he is allowed to vote here he is shut out of the better paid kinds of employment. In the South his wages are low, but so are his living expenses. Thousands of Negroes in the South are landowners on a small scale. In the North he is restricted for the most part to menial occupations. But the war has profoundly changed conditions in the labor market. Labor, particularly skilled labor, is greatly in demand. The return of so many foreigners to Europe has thrown open employment that has attracted thousands of Negroes. Naturally this has been a blow to Southern farmers, who are finding it impossible to procure cheap labor. But the Northern States will have a serious problem on their hands in case of industrial depression. The white laborer does not object to the Negro having a job so long as he himself has a better one. But let him be thrown out of employment and observe large numbers or unorganized Negroes, accustomed to small wages, willing to work cheaply, and there is material for trouble. Injustice never brings peace, and there is a reason for thing that injustice to the Negro—in the South politically and socially and in the North industrially—will have its inevitable consequences. NEGRO HEROISM (From Ohio State Journal). The battle at Carrizal adds another to the many pages of our history which record the bravery of our Negro soldiers. We have no more courageous fighters and no better patriots than in our American sisters. Those whose memories hark back to the Civil War will recall that at first it was a question of grave doubt whether the Negroes, ex-slaves, would make good soldiers. The doubt did not last long. In George W. Williams "History of the Negro Race in America" we read a thrilling account of one the first battles in which colored troops were entered. It was at Port Hudson, a bitter fight, and they showed their mettle from the start. Under the command of Colonel Nelson, the Negro regiment marched all night before the battle. They were given only an hour for rest and breakfast, then on march again at six, and at seven they were ordered, to charge the enemy. The odds were all against them in the battle; and, in spite of seven desperate charges, they were unable to capture the battery, but, the historian writes, "they faced the enemy with the coolness and precision of an old regiment on parade." General Dwight has been severely criticised for sending this regiment on the last charge in this battle—an impossible and cruel task; but not one of them faltered. Their heroism, as the historian points out, was quite equal to that of the Greeks at Thermopylae, but it has never been so celebrated. Never to be forgotten, however, is the bravery of one of their leaders, Andre Calioux, known as the Black Captain. In the last terrible charge he was heard to say: "Colonel, I will bring back these colors to you in honor, or report to God the reason why." The latter alternative was his WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY To the Editor of THE AGE: It was with keen interest that I read in this week's Age your outline of the lack of unity, dissatisfaction and the disorganized condition of the colored voters, due to a lack of conscientious and true leadership. As pointed out by you, if these charges are true, the Negro voters are in a position to bring about a change in leadership. It is ridiculous to think that one man drawing a salary of less than $6,000 per annum can represent 100,000 voters of any race. I take the position that if any man thinks he should be the sole representative of the race in politics it is time to retire that man. The Equity Congress has fought hard for a Negro Regiment, and to that organization all credit is due that we have such an organization in the making. You further stated that the leader under fire was unable to obtain political appointments for any one but himself. If this be true, no such leadership is wanted by a race of people aspiring and justly so far a just representation in making the laws by which the members of the race must conduct themselves. We might just as well be in Georgia or Texas under the conditions you say exist. We are not a one-man race. We have lost our greatest man, our Moses, a man who refused political office because he could serve his rake better by living daily with them and adressing them; a man who by his devotion and unselfish allegiance to duty, earned the deserved respect of all the world, but he was not a politician, for they are known to think only of themselves. I think Tirir Aor has done the race a great service by the last two political articles it has published. It is paramount to the race and regardless of the motive of the writer, if the things are true, we have a right to know it so that we can dispose of the case after a just trial. We have young men capable of holding any position the state or municipal government has to offer, and it is a shame to read after each state election that such and such a lawyer has been appointed by Mr. So and So as his chief assistant; the next day you read: Mr. So and So made five other anonima THE RUSSELL GIBSON'DIME FUND FOR BOOKER T. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL 大楼 Let your children send in their dimes to the Russell Gibson Dime Fund for the Booker T. Washington Memorial. Each contribution will be acknowledged through The Age. Total to date.....$2832 THE NEW YORK AGE FUND. Previously acknowledged .....$8.00 Mme. E. Baum of Mme. Baum's ments to the Transfer Tax Department, New York City; their names are John Doe, Richard Doe, etc. Not one Negro, yet it was Negro votes that helped elect Mr. So and so to office. The following week we read that in New York City the District Attorney appoints his satis- five or seventy assistants, some of them just out of Columbia and other law schools and have not had one week's office experience, yet under Mr. Perkins we were not represented, although we have as many as four graduates a year from various law schools, some times as many as eight. Next year it will be more No one job no matter how big will satisfy the colored citizens of New York City. We must have what belongs to us. The young Negro voter is not going to be "delivered"; this fall and moreover, it is time to infuse "new blood into Negro leadership. Get men who represent the people, retire men who only appear before the race when his political "boss" want something done. We want men who have an interest in the affairs of the race, the sanitary, educational, housing, high rents and not only how they are going to vote on election day. We must have such men and it is no better time than now to call together the young men of the race, in and out of college and out of this mass, raise up truly representative men, for we are tired of being misrepresented. ARTHUR G. SHAW, 147 West 132d Street, New York City. July 28, 1916. TELLS OF WORTHY DEEDS Mme. Florence Cole-Talbert, 362 Forest avenue, Chicago, recent winner of the diamond medal for vocal proficiency in the commencement exercises of the Chicago Musical Collage, being the first colored student to achieve this distinction, writes the following letter to The Age from Centralia, Kans. as follows: To the Editor of The Age: I wish to thank you for the literal space which you gave in your paper to the splendid write-up which my friend, Mme. Hackley, wrote concerning my efforts. I am certain that an article of that kind, printed in your paper, will mean much to me in my future career, and in whatever success I may have, you may claim your share. Yours is truly a Race Paper, and you have shown that you have it to chronicle more of the worthy deaths of our people rather than so much of the unworthy. I wish that all of our papers would give more space to the accomplishments of our young people, so that more of the others would be inspired to do things worth while. FLORENCE·S C Florence, S. C.—JC. M. Haskew is a successful business man of Sherman, S. C., in company with the Ray and Mrs. G. W. Long, passed through the city recently en route for Greenwood, S. C., to attend the grand lodge of the K. of P. Mr. Haskew is chairman of a committee to raise funds for the Booker Washington Memorial Fund. "This is the hotel for us. I sit very well won't go to any other." "My dear, if we are going to spend the summer, we should consider self. There are much better hotels that neighborhood." "But not one of them advertise idyllic moonlight nights with News." This is how the editor of a paper in Peking, China, declines a manuscript: "Illustrious brother of the sun and moon! Look upon the slave who rolls at thy feet, who kisses the earth before thee, and demands of the charity permission to speak and live. We have read the manuscript with delight by the bones of our ancestors we swear that never before have we countered such a masterpiece. Should we print it, his Majesty the Emperor would order us to take it as a criterion and never again print anything which was not equal to it. As that would not be possible before 10,000 years, all trembling we return the manuscript and bog the 10,000 pardons. See—my head is at thy feet and I am the slave of thy servant."—Madame THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1818. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES St. Mark's M. E. Church On Sunday morning, July 30, Dr. W. H. Brooks preached a forceful sermon to a large and attentive congregation. His test was Job 23:10. In the evening the Rev. Frank S. Robinson occupied the pulpit and preached a very able sermon. At the morning service there were present and intruded in the congregation Isiah T. M. University of Mound Bayou, Miss; Mrs. J. S. England, of Liberia, Africa; and K. Jones, of the National Urban League. Abysianian Baptist Church. The lunch was packed Sunday morning which is unusual for this time of year and a large crowd was present in the room. Four persons united with the coach and four were baptized at the evening service. The hour will take vacation during the month of August, but a volunteer chosen by Miss Mary L. Green of Spelman Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., will form music at the regular Sunday services. The pastor will be out of the city during the week, but will preach at every service on Sunday during the month of August. Rush Memorial. Dr. Cook was the speaker last Sunday morning and took as his text John 4:2. Three persons were added to the church roster. The church and its members took on a gloomy aspect when the sad news was announced regarding the death of Mra. Addle Powler, president of the Pastor's Ald and a member of the choir. The choir, under Prof. Marshall, is going big each Sunday. Clifford, Armstrong was the oldest lost Sunday evening. The bream is still going strong with its splendid programs due to the hard work of Mr. Smith. The collection last Sunday was $45. Salem M. E. Church. In spite of the hot weather large crowds were present at all services last Sunday. In the morning the Rev. F. A. Cullen, pastor, preached from the text, "Find My Lambs." In the evening he preached the annual sermon to all the auxiliaries of the church from the text "We Shall Be Saved by His Life." Eight persons joined the church. At 4 p.m. an excellent program was rededited by the Lyceum by the St Mark's Church, Dr Charles Mayfield in charge. Next Sunday A. Bowser will be in charge. The excursion of Salem last Wednesday was a great success from every point, the officers of the church deserving great credit for the way they conducted the excursion. St. James Presbyterian Chur The largest congregations during the month of July assembled at St. James Sunday, Dr. Hyden spoke from I. Cor. 14S. Subject, "Physical and Spiritual Resemblances. One candidate was examined by the session and received into the Session on last Wednesday night and received a membership into the church. The meeting of the Brotherhood next sunday at 4 p.m., promises to be the most interesting yet, as plans for at 4 O'Mells Home are to be considered. The Christian Endeavor is now being placed in the hands of the young people in Gladys Moses read a paper last sunday, Miss Irma Timpson will music a paper next Sunday. Owen Char- mer will play a piano solo. The subject is Sunday at 11 o'clock will be "Stork tennessness." at 8 p.m. "A Will Admitted to Probate." First Emmanuel Church The services at the church on last badday were of unusual interest. At on the 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. service the church was filled with earnest seek- ers after truth. Pastor Bolden spoke from St. Matthew 11:25. Subject, "We taught in its entirety." The choir treated excellent music. Superintendent Hogans conducted the opening exercises of the Sunday School at 2 p.m. The classes were well attended and the lesson study very interesting. Several of the scholars rendered recitations and quotations from the picture cards which were presented on last Sunday by James Hinton. Two scholars joined the school. A splendid program consisting of the book number was rendered at the entrance of the Literary Society at 4 p.m. Raymond Slaton; solo, Marie Quick; tenor solo, Mr. White of Orange, N. J.; piano solo, The Last Hope"—Godard, Miss Emery Brown, Newark, N.J.; close remarks, Paston Bolden; critic, Jamesinton, Mrs.ella Gilbert had care of this excellent program. Mr. Gilbert as master of ceremonies. Exciting programs will be given each Saturday at 4 p.m. throughout the month of July. The public is cordially invited to attend. Prayer and praise services will be conducted at 7 p.m. by the key man. And in a forceful sermon was de- fended by E. Aggery of Living- stone, Salisbury, N. C., who poised in the subject "What is that in the child music was rendered by Sunday, August 13, will be done." Each member and each person to give $1 in this mid- day of the Sunday School during the day, and Miss presented $745 to the entire school from the same. In the church on the sick list the Holloway and Mrs. 15 Gay stereet; Henry hospital; Mrs. Major. The Harlem Congregational Church, Bethlehem, Alleyne preached an weekend on Sunday morning. The school attendance keeps the pupils were added to Sunday afternoon. The Bee M. Mack president of Knox In- stitute preached at 8 p. m. M. Mack by Mme. M. Waller the junior quartet of lit- tle communion will be held on Sunday evening. Y. P. B. C. F. 6 30 p. m. leader, Mme. will be the officers, Misses Joseph Stacey Mason and others. Club XI, Mrs. M. E. Oliver, president, will give a lawn party and summer night's festival at Mrs. Jones, 149 West 131st street, Thursday evening, August 24. Union Baptist Church The Union Baptist Church, 204-06 West 63rd street, the Rev. G. H. Simpson pastor. Sunday morning at 11 a.m. the pastor preached from 116 Paulim 12 verse. The sermon was a great effort. The church was filled with enthusiasm. A large audience was present to hear the message. The Sunday School convened at 2 p. m., under the direction of Superintendent Johnson. The lesson was studied with interest. One hundred and sixty-five scholars present. Collection 18.24. The B. Y. P. U. hold its regular session at 5:30 p. m., with Thaddius Brown in charge. An excellent program was rendered under the supervision of R. Page and Miss Alice Gittens. At the evening service the pastor preached on the "Terror of Death." The extreme warm weather did not hinder the faithful people from attending the church. We and a great crowd who listened to the sermon and seemingly were much impressed. Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Slims, with their children, are leaving this week for Cumberland, Va., where they will be for the next five or six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. John Young of Hepstead, L. I. who are among the faithful members of Union, left for Philadelphia, Pa., where they will spend three weeks. Mother Zion Notes. Many visitors worshiped at Mother Zion last Sunday. Dr. Brown presided at both services. In the morning his theme was, "Walking About Zion": in the evening, "Drifting." At 2 p. m. a testimonial and greeting was held in honor of Mrs. Mary A. S. Ragland, D. G. R. N. G. of D. G. Household of Ruth Lherla, West Coast of Africa, by the Households of Greater New York. A well prepared program was rendered, the speakers were: Dr. J. W. Brown, the rev. J. C. DeVerney, B. E. DeToscano, W. David Brown, Lena Johnson, Mrs. Mary A. S. Ragland and P. A. Green. Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. Florence Holmes, Mrs. Nettle Roach, Mrs. M. Pickenpack and James E. Brown. The entire congregation was pleased to see Bishop Waters in the pulpit last Sunday morning He thanked all for their expressions of sympathy and kindness during his illness. The following persons united with the church during the day: Cherry Atkinson, Leo Deville, Jason Hines, Rosa Lee Jones, Maybelle Mero. On Tuesday evening, August 3. there will be a meeting of the Brotherhood and Slisterhood of Mother Zion; also an automobile ride and watermelon festival by Class No 2. Charles Thomas, leader. The newly elected officers and committee chairman of the Varkish Christian Endeavor School were in attendance at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. On Sunday evening, next the Rev. John J. Pearce, returned missionary from Gold Coast and Liberia W. C. Africa will proach. Nazarene Congregational Church, Brooklyn The annual picnic of the Nazarena Congregational Church on July 28 was a grand success, financially and socially. Beginning next Sunday morning services will be held in Nazarena Church on the month of July on only the month of July 11. Next Sunday morning will be short services, communion and reception of members. No evening services. Music School Settlement. The dancing class continues its activities every Tuesday evening under supervision of Miss C. V. Owens. Members of the sight-singing class are notified that this class will be dispensed with during the summer. The boys' baseball team, ranging from 12 to 15 years of age, is open for a challenge. V. W. G. A. Notes On account of many members of the executive board being out of the city, the regular meeting of the board will not convene until the first Friday in September, at which time the persons now having their applications for membership on file will be received. Miss Julia R. Cain has renewed her membership in the association. Among the recent visitors at the building were the Rev. John J. Pearce, returned missionary from the gold coast of Africa, and Ellis Reed of Corona, L. I. The nurses will be entertained by this association on the evening of August 18. Urban Loague Membership Campaign. The membership campaign of the National Urban League continues to claim a considerable part of the public's attention. The leading churches of the city are permitting representatives of the league to present the work at their morning services and many actiye citizens are serving as solicitors during the campaign. Among those who have become members during the past two weeks at from $10 to $1 per year are A. O. Poole, Mrs. Ada A. H. Thomas, John B. Nail, Dr. A. St. Clair Jones, G. J. Walker, Thomas Branch, Alonzo M. Skrine, Lionel Smith, Robert F. Perkinson, Mrs. L. E. Miller, Dr. C. H. Richdonach, Mother Zion A. M. F. Church, the Rev. J. Holder, Dr. V. T. Thomas, Cornellius Brown, Jacob Theobald, Miss S. O. Henderson, J. Douglas Wetmore, Dr. E. E. Rawlin, Thomas W. Grigaby, Miss Naomi B. Spencer, Miss Oppella Banks, J. B. Clark Gill, T Thomas Fortune, the Rev. Frank W. Hyder, John N. Eall, Miss Josephine Pinyon, J. J. Carter Jr, W. H. D. Sutton, Mrs. Jas. N. Anderson, Folx M. Beckford, Miss Adole Oliver, J. M. Bord, Frank H. Gilbert, J. H. Collins Jr, the Rev. S. H. Watkins, Mr. Jackson, Isaiah Montgomery, Edward J. Henkel, Mrs Rosa Trent, W. McNichols, Dr. Godfrey Nurse, Philip M. Thorne, Mrs. Sarah E: Adams and Roy Miller. The Call for the Civil War Cotton Revenue Tax Claimants of the South. The chief counsel of the case now pending in the interest of the claim- ants of the Civil War Cotton Revenue Tax, hereby calls on all the Civil War Cotton Revenue Tax Claimants, directing them to assemble in convention on the first day of September, 1916, at the city of Canton, Miss, at the hour of 12 o'clock on said date. The purpose of this call is for the transaction of business of the most important nature relating to the further progress and prosecution of their case; and for a report from the chief counsel as relates to the progress of the case to the external compatible with the interest of a proper management of the case, for the listing and otherwise perfecting the identification as far as compatible, the enlistment and enrollment of the claimants as described in the bill of complaint. All persons who have enrolled themselves in the office of the chief counsel, and those who may enroll themselves between this date and the date for the assembling of the convention, are directed to attend; to produce their receipts for such enrollment, and give the name of the messenger who enrolled them, provided they were not enrolled by the chief counsel at headquarters or otherwise. All claimants must answer for themselves in person, but there are those who cannot attend on account of illness, old age or other emergencies unforeseen, they must send their own names to the chief counsel at headquarters at, Memphis, them, before the assembling of the competition at Canton, Miss; they must also send the name of the person who enrolled them, give the date when they gave their enrollment, and state the amount of money paid the messenger who enrolled them. All claimants so enrolled are delegates to this convention. Remember the date and place for the assembling of this convention, Canton, Miss., on the first day of September, 1916. Signed this the 25th day of July, 1916, at headquarters, 388 1/2 Beale avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. CORNELIUS J. JONES, Chief Counsel The Misses Sylvia Sykes and Katie Lee and Mrs. Isaac Dudley are going to spend the rest of the summer at Spring Lake, N. J. Missanne Bond, Dock street, is visiting in Cranford, N. J. Wesley Stewart, 29 Haydock street, is spending a few days in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Last Thursday evening the trustees of the A.M. J Church gave an entertainment in the church. Each person gave a penny for every birthday he or she has had. A fine program was rendered after which refreshments were for sale. The program was as follows: Vocal solo, Mrs. F. P. Dickerson, recitation, Miss Ruth Morton, vocal solo, Mrs. Roy Osborne, accompanied by Roy Osborne, recitation, Miss Elizabeth Morton. Mrs. Wesley Stewart, 29 Haydock street is expecting her mother here from Richsquare, N.C. On August 10 there will be a reception given at the A. M. E. Church in honor of the pastor, the Rev. J. P. Sampson. The Isaachar Club of the A. M. E. Church will give a sacred concert on Sunday evening, August 20. The committee in charge consists of Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Osborne and Mr. Cromwell. The Wisteria Sewing Circle is going to have a lunch box entertainment on August 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira. Cromwell, 189 Maple avenue. Refreshments will be for sale The Isaachar Club of the A. M. E. Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thas. King, 18 Haydock street, last week. Two new members joined, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Eglar. The next meeting will be at Mr. and Mrs John Gibson's residence, St George avenue. Mrs. F. Evans, Union place, had a narrow escape last week while cooking on a gas store. The flame of the stove blazed up in her face and burned her somewhat. She soon recovered and resumed her work. The Wisteria Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Ira Cromwell last week. After business was over delicious dairies were served. St Clair Kinch's barn caught fire last week and the fire caused quite some trouble and excitement. His horses were saved but many other valuable things were destroyed. The loss is estimated at seventy-two dollars. The Rev Mr Williams of the Mt Zion Baptist Church of Passaic, N.J., preached the educational sermon at THE STORY OF THE NEIGHBOR WASHINGTON THE STORY OF THE NEIGHBOR WASHINGTON THE WILLOW COUGH WASHINGTON THE STORY OF THE NEGR WASHINGTON THE STORY OF THE NEGR WASHINGTON MILARO EDUCATION SHINGY VOLUME VOLUME DOUBLE PAGE DOUBLE PAGE DOUBLE PAGE TEAR OFF HERE AND MAIL A. R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Dear Sir: Enclosed please find three d kegee Edition of Booker T. Wa am satisfied with the books I a months. If not satisfied, I agree five days, and you are to return until the books are fully paid for Name ..... Occupation ..... Address .... Enclosed please find three dollars, for which send at once, your Tuskegee Edition of Booker T. Washington's Works. After examination if I am satisfied with the books I agree to send you $1 per month for five months. If not satisfied, I agree to return the books in good order within five days, and you are to return my three dollars. 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Mrs. Holden, Bond street, visited the Women's Federation and the Missionary Circle, which was held at Englewood, N. J. last week. While playing ball last week in Carteret, N. J., Charles Dawson, 197 Maple avenue, was seriously injured on the leit leg when a man was stealing second. It is improving slowly. Miss Estelle Thomas of East Orange, formerly of Rahway, and Lawrence Johnson of Newark, N.e. J., visited Mrs. A. Thomas and James Thomas, 195 Maple avenue, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson, 197 Maple avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. E. Evans, Union place, on last Sunday. James Thomas and Lawrence Johnson went to Jersey. City to see the damage of the explosion last Sunday. MR. & MRS. E. C. BURGESS. The. Thompson 61 HAMILTON STREET SARATOGA, NEW YORK OPEN JULY 1 TO OCTOBER Strictly First-Class Room with without Board. MRS. E. T. MARSHALL, Pro burgh, Pa.; J. E. Brook, Philadelphia Miss Blanche Van Horn, East Orla Thomas and James Thomas, 195 Maple N. J., Miss Ella Little, Freehold, N avenue, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson, 197 Maple avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. E. Evans, Union place, on last Sunday. James Thomas and Lawrence Johnson went to Jersey. City to see the damage of the explosion last Sunday. The Hotel Lincoln. ARVERNE, L. I—The Hotel Lincoln still the attraction in Arverne with many guests come to enjoy the dunners and surf bathing. Among SUMMERVILLE S C Summerville, S. C.-Mr. and Mrs Trank Atope returned home on Saturday from Charleston, where they have been spending a few weeks with relatives and a flying trip to Charleston during the week Mrs J. B. Fishburne has been indisposed for several days at her home, Black Jack street Samuel Lee who is now residing in Ridgway, S. C. spent Monday in his old home town, Summerville. Miss Leola Simmons is spending the summer on the island with friends. Miss Camilla Fishburne returned home on Wednesday after having spent several weeks in Charleston. The Misses Gladys and Linese Fishburne are spending the summer in Philadelphia, Pa, with relatives. The Whitehead House ASURBY PARK, N. J.—A delightful party was given Master John Moseley on Monday afternoon. This was his seventh birthday celebration at the Whitehead House and was enjoyed by all present. The children marched on the spacious piazza, sang and played various games. Guests this week are Jesse Lawson of Washington, D. C., the Rev. and Mrs. Daniels and son, Miss F. Murray, Mrs. I. Price and Mrs. T. Arigony, Mrs. Martin, J. I. Wheaton and W. H. Smith of New York City, A. E. Robinson of Corona N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Weeks and daughters and Miss Jarrott of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Klune of Plainfield, N. J. Hotel Metropolitan. ASHBURY PARK, N. J.—New arrivals at the Metropolitan Hotel: Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsett, Miss M. W. James, Miss E. L. Duncal, L. M. Gittens, New York: F. L. Jones, Trenton, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, Perth Amboy, S. 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TELEPHONES 21234567890 MEMORY THE NEW YORK AGE. MUSIC NOTES. (BY LUCIEN H. WHITE) The Southern Negro Folk Song Festival, promoted at Dallas, Texas, July 26, 27 and 28, with Mme. Daisy Tapley, contralto, of New York, and Mme. Anita Patti Brown, soprana, of Chicago, as the principal artists, brings to mind the fact that the one person to whom most credit should be given for the development of this folkson festival idea is Mme. E. Azalia Hackley. There might have been sporadic individual efforts in various sections by other musicians, but there was no one who took up the work of going into the different cities of the United States—north, east, west and south—organizing the people of the communities into choral bodies for the purpose of singing the Negro folk songs, until Mme. Hackley came along and gave instintingly of her time, talent and money to that effort. She has directed and promoted Negro folk song festivals in Boston, Mass.; Los Angeles, Cal.; Springfield, Ill.; Pine Bluff, Ark.; Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D. C., and other places, including Dallas, Texas. As a matter of fact, it was at Dallas that Mme. Hackley did her first work of this nature. In May, 1914, when she was fighting a "jim-crow" car suit at Waco, Texas, the town where recently was enacted the lynching scene that transcended even happenings in the infernal-regions, Mme. Hackley stayed in Dallas. She organized a chorus of 238 voices, composed of the students of the Colored High School, with some outside people, and on the night of May 26, 1914, at the Fair Park Coliseum, she gave the first Negro Folk Song Festival of which I have any authentic data. Eight groups of folk songs, containing eighteen numbers, were sung by the chorus and quartet, and in addition there were modern compositions, both vocal and instrumental, all of them the work of Negro composers. If I remember rightly the instrumental numbers included Melvin Chariton's Poeme Erotique for piano and Nathaniel Dett's In the Bottoms, suite. The vocal numbers included songs by Burleigh, Rosamond Johnson, Will Marion Cook, Clarence Cameron White and one or two others. This first effort was a success in spite of certain "influentials" of the Texas city who sought to create opposition. Mme. Hackley's life story tells a tale of undaunted courage and nerve which has enabled her to overcome much more formidable obstacles than a little opposition. The members of the chorus formed a permanent organization and called themselves the E. Azalia Hackley Choral Club, with Prof. R. H. Newhouse as president. In 1915 the chorus was asked to sing for the Texas Normal Institute for Colored Youth, and as Mme. Hackley was in another section of the country; Mme. Lyncolnia Haynes-Morgan, a former member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, was asked to direct its musical efforts. It is quite probable that Mrs. Morgan had nothing to do with the business end of the affair, which included, of course, the advertising of it, for she would hardly, I think, have allowed the spirit of exaggeration and commercialism which began to show its head, and which was even more pronounced in the advertising campaign of 1916. With the chorus increased to 283, the 1915 effort was advertised to, be given by 500 trained voices, and the superlative expression used in referring to Mme. Haynes-Morgan as the "Wonder of the Age" could only have a cheapening effect. I am informed that following this recital an effort was made to have the name of the chorus changed to the "Haynes' Chorus," but the Board of Education stepped in and made the chorus a school effort for the benefit of the colored high school. It is unfortunate that unselfish efforts for the good of the race should sometimes be prostituted to advance the ends of scheming and selfish men and women looking only for personal aggrandizement The festival promoted last week, however successful it might be financially, could not possibly attain the highest degree of artistic success because of the apparent commercial spirit dominating it. Again did they advertise "500 Trained Voices," and that, as I understand it, without having the school chorus as a nucleus. Knowing Mrs. Tapley as I do, it is a safe assertion that she resented being billed as the "Greatest Living Contralto Soloist—Sings in Many Different Languages—French, Italian, German, English, et. al.—First Time South." Mme. Anita Patti Brown, of Chicago, is referred to as "America's Greatest Prima Donna Coloratura Soprano Soloist," and one Dr. W. W. Lucas, who hails from "somewhere in Mississippi," and whose name is entirely unfamiliar to me, is named as "The World's Greatest Dialectician and Humorist." All of which is not only putting it on rather thick, but rubbing it in as well And now Mme. Hackley has founded the Normal Vocal Institute, the second community school to be established for colored people, but the first to be established by a colored person. And it is really and truly a "community" enterprise, for the instruction is absolutely free. As a circular sent out for the school says: "A membership fee of 25 cents (if the applicant is able to pay) also 5 cents a week for heat and light (if the applicant is able to pay this) is expected." The institution is not a money-making effort; it is not even self-supporting. The founder has carried on the work with money received on her singing and lecturing tours, and from private pupils, together with voluntary donations which have come from time to time. The beneficiaries of the work this woman is doing are grateful. This is shown by their loyalty to her. They appreciate her efforts and without a doubt it is their loyalty and faithfulness which brings recompense to Mme. Hackley for her many hours of sore trial and tribulation. There are pupils who come in and clean house, launder the curtains, "chip in" for little things that are needed, and as one of the pupils expressed it, "would tear the eyes out of anyone who assails her." They bring to her lunches, fruit and small change. Their refreshing gratefulness keeps alive the spirit in Mme. Hackley's soul. Referring to the effect of free teaching upon the pupils and upon the work of other teachers, the school circular says the following: Some have misunderstood the community mission of the Institute and have imagined that free teaching would affect the incomes of other teachers. Others have not understood how one could serve a cause without remuneration and have imagined selfish motives. These possibly have not experienced the joys of service, and do not realize that this is an age of humanitarian endeavor along musical lines. It is hard to calculate the good results to be attained in a work of this character founded on such a broad and wise foundation. Practically in its infancy the work has already outgrown its facilities, and it has been found necessary to ask the use of churches on occasions when all the members are coming together in one body. The first year, by strict economy, closed with the institution free of debt except for the current expenses and payments on the property at 3019 Calumet avenue, Chicago, the school's home, which is being purchased from the Hetty Green estate. --- I would be glad if New York could have, if only for a short while, the influence of a woman such as Mme. Hackley has shown herself to be. She would have a wonderful effect on the music life of this tremendous city, and all elements, by joining in a welcome to her, would help themselves to a better and sweeter understanding of what is good in the realm of music. Every musical effort in Gotham would be benefitted through the increased interest that would most surely result. The Philadelphia papers announce that Mme. Hackley will conduct a folk song festival in that city in October. But it comes to me on fairly good authority. I think, that there is a possibility of that particular effort being made in New York instead of the Quaker City. I hope that it will be so. I am sure that New York will heartily welcome her and that all musical interests will co-operate in an effort to show her how much her work is prized and appreciated LAFAYETTE PLAYERS OPEN IN BALTIMORE The Lafayette Theatre stock players opened on Monday night, July 31, the new house in Baltimore, the Colonial Theatre, with George Broadhurst's play, "The Price." The Baltimore Evening Sun had the following to say about the performance: "Playing to both white and colored patrons, the Quality Amusement Company, a colored stock company, opened the Colonial Theatre last evening for the season. The vehicle selected for the opening bill was George Broadhurst's "The Price," which deals with the problem of the successful artist husband who has outterrown his plebisian wife. "The house was well filled and the company's efforts were received with much applause. In the more serious parts of the play the portrayals of the various characters were fairly well done, being much more noteworthy than were the humorous dialogues On the whole the company presented a creditable offering and one that is well worth seeing. "The members of the cast are Lauro Bowman, Cleo Desmond, Nathaniel Guy, Abbie Mitchell, Babe Townsend, Walker Thompson and Marie Young." THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. The Creole Ragtime Band is at the Pantages Theatre, Calgary, Can Brooks & Bowen are at the Pantages Theatre, Seattle, Wis. Lulu Sutton & Co. are at the Grand Theatre, Fargo, N D The Mills-Frisby Stock Company is playing the Booker Washington Theatre. St. Louis. The photo-play, "The Colored American Winning His Suit" is being shown at the Douglas Auditorium, Orange, N. J., on August 3 and 4. It will be shown at the Alhambra Theatre, Hampton, Va., August 7; the Alhambra Theatre, Charleston, W. Va., August 9; the Lincoln Theatre, Chattanooga, Tenn., August 11. Johnson & Dean played the first half, this week, at the Fulton Theatre, Brooklyn; second half, the Boulevard Theatre, New York. Wilbur Sweatman played the first half, this week, at the DeKalb Theatre, Brooklyn; second half, the National Theatre, New York. Black Carl is managing a company playing a minstrel engagement at Highland Falls, N. Y. Among the troupe are Julins Glenn, Johnny Woods, Gulfport & Burns, Tom Cross, Cook & Stevens, The Pramplins, Walter Crumley, George Hamilton, with a band and orchestra. Bankey & McCarver have concluded a twenty-five weeks' engagement on W. V. M. A. time, and expect to take a six weeks' booking which will bring them to New York for their first appearance as a team. The Foster Film Company of Chicago expects to resume operations soon. Jolly John Larkins is in his second year as one of the principals of the Midnight Maidens, a troupe composed of white artists, other than himself. He has a five years' contract. Rehearsals for 1910-17 begin August 24. Hayes L. Pryor made his first appearance with the Lafayette Theatre stock players in "The Master Mind." He is making good. Clarence Logan is advance man for the Darktown Revue, a company composed of Joe Simms, Skip Douglass, Al Watts, Stout, Hart, Cooper, Hamilton, Mildred Knox, Dixie Beasley, Estell Cash, Marie LaCal, Miss Queen and Blanche Stokes. Dave Liston is out after two weeks in the Polyclinic Hospital, Philadelphia. Hattie Akers has entirely recovered. H. D. Collins, formerly with Voelchel and Nolan's attractions, will act as business manager for Tutt Whitney's Smart Set Company this coming season. T. L. Corwell, manager of the Smart Set Company, is well again. Johnson & Wells, Copeland & Payton, Frank Brown & Co., Jules & Maggie, Saymour & Mary are at the New Standard Theatre, Philadelphia. The Lafayette Theatre stock company is playing this week "The Ghost Breaker," a four-act play by Charles Goddard and Paul Dickey, a play that had great success in New York, Boston and Chicago. Sporting Notes Sporting Notes At Harlem Sporting Club, 135th street and Madison avenue, last Friday night the right fans were treated to one of the best cards since mixed bouts have been allowed. And they turned out in large numbers, especially the colored right fans and not only to these bouts but to all of the mixed bouts the race has been very levy to both tighter and promoter. He has shown his appreciation to the promoter by attending these bouts in droves, and he has made the fighter feel good by his applause. And if Governor Whitman could only attend one of these mixed bouts he could really see how much the colored man really appreciates the ban being lifted and I know our friend Mr Reisler is not sorry, because he has had good crowds ever since he has been putting on mixed bouts. And Lew Raymond, the matchmaker, really knows just what kind of a card to put on to draw the crowd. In the star bout the crowd had a chance to see Lew Johnson, colored lightweight of the world, at his best, and Hamus O'Brien of Yonkers, known as the Fighting Irishman, and a boy the white fight fans really though would defeat Johnson. But much to the surprise of our white friends and many of the colored Johnson simply smothered O'Brien with punches, hitting him when and where he pleased. Johnson showed remarkable cleverness and fought faster than he has in some time. O'Brien must have thought before the bout was over that he was fighting a shadow, because Johnson was so fast that he kept Shamus hitting at the place where he was but he had word Johnson showed the fight fans that he is not only the best over before the public now, but he is the king at infighting and also can hit with both hands. Johnson had the fighting Irishman so bewildered with his fast feinting, lighting jabs and uppercuts that during the ten rounds O'Brien did not have one round in his favor. Nine went to Johnson and one was even Johnson did not receive a mark, but O'Brien had his lip split and eyes nearly closed. Weights—Johnson, 131, O'Brien, 137. The final bout of the evening brought together the Philadelphia whirlwind and the fastest two-handed fighter seen around here in many a moon, Eddie Dorsey, who matched his skill against another boy who represents the Emerald Isle, Johnny Lose. Although outweighed seven pounds Dorsey showed the crowd that weight does not matter with him. He sailed into Lore and with rights and left on the jaw and mouth, drew blood from his opponent in the first round. In the sixth round Dorsey completely closed Lore's right eye and had his features well battered up. Lore seemed to be baffled with Dorsey's lightening left hand and could not keep out of the way of it. But every time Dorsey connected with it to Lore, some awful damage was done. WIFE WIFE BARTON WEE WEE BARTON some awful damage was done. Dorsey had every round of the ten by a wide margin and came out of the ring without a mark. Weights, Dorsey 133; Lore 140. First four round bout between George Booker and Joe Jackson both colored. Booker knocked out Jackson in the third round. Second four round bout King, Alfred, colored, and White West, white, a draw. Third four round, Kid Rash, colored, boxed a draw with Bobby Reynolds, white. Young Thompson outpointed Joe Paul, white, in a four round bout. At Harlem Sporting Club, 135th st and Madison avenue on Friday night, August 4, Matchmaker Raymond has another all-star card arranged for the right fans, and from the following these boys have there will be a large crowd on hand to applaud the efforts of his favori- In the star bout of the evening Buddy Faulks of Newark, the best boy at his weight in the world, white or colored, meets Monte Attel, the brother of the former bantamweight champion, Abe Attel. The fight fans can rest assured this will be some bout. Battling Chuck, the colored flyweight champion of the world, but who has a wallop equal to a lightweight, and a boy who has beaten them all, meets Willie Astey. In this bout the fur should fly, as both boys are aggressive and hard hitters. There will be three 4-round bouts and one 6-round bout on that evening. Wee Wee Barton is one of the best known fighters in and around New York. Barton was born in this town and has been fighting for several years. One thing that makes him such a good fighter is that he does not pick his company, and is ready at all times to fight any one his manager matches him with. He always gives the fight fans a fight for his money and also his opponent, because Barton is the most aggressive fighter now before the public. Wee Wee as the fans call him, has given his opponent as much as 14 pounds on several occasions and made good. Barton has been fighting about eight years and during that period has engaged in about 350 battles. Many managers used him as a trial house, because when other fighters refused to keep an engagement, they would look up Barton and he'd never say No. Sometimes he fights as often as three times a month. Barton is one those boys who thinks a colored manager is just as good as a white one, and has always had a colored manager. He was recently matched to meet Jimmy Coffey, the Mohawk Indian at the Harlem Sporting Club, but after Coffey look up his record he refused to meet Barton. The club secured Andy Cortez to meet him and Barton conceded about 14 pounds to Cortez but beat him all the way. His next fight was at the Harlem Sporting Club, Far Rockaway, Tuesday, August 1, his opponent being Jimmy Coffey. Barton is open to meet any fighter in the world at 145 pounds. At Harlem Sporting Club, Hammers station, Rockaway, on Tuesday night. Wee Wee Barton; the 145-lb champion of New York met jimmy Coffey, the Mohawk Indian, before the largest crowd ever at that club. Barton fought with his usual aggressive style and several times made Coffey back up, by stiff rights to the jaw. At the end of the 10th round, if there had been a decision, Barton would have received it. Weights Barton, 141½, Coffey, 143½. Another white champion has drawn the color line since the ban has been lifted. This time it is Johnny Killane, who refused an offer of a $2,500 guarantee made by John Reissler of Harlem Sporting Club, 135th street and Madison avenue, to fight Leo Johnson, colored lightweight champion of the world, at his club. And it looks as if Johnson will have to stop beating the white fighters or the governor will have to pass another law to compel white boys to meet the champion The Red Caps of the Pennsylvania and Grand Central stations will engage in three games series at the Lenox Oval, 145th street and Lenox Avenue, August 2, 9 and 16. These games will be played to decide the championship of New York City Armstrong, the great pitcher for the BASEBALL Pennsylvania team, is expected to bring the championship to his team with his superb pitching. **Elks' Team.** At Olympic Field, 136th street and Fifth avenue on last Saturday, the Monarch, 45 and Imperial, 127, Lodge of Elks, played the second game of their series and much to the surprise of the fans and the Monarch lodge and team, the imperials won the game with a Garrison finish in the ninth inning. Up to this inning the Monarch had them beaten the score being 5 to 1. But the Imperials came to the bat in the ninth inning and batted out a victory making five runs in their half of the ninth inning. They knocked out Romey Roundtree, the Monarch pitcher, who was relieved by Griffin but too late to do any good, because Fish, the Imperials pitcher, tightened right up and the Monarch could not score in their half of the ninth inning. The score: Imperial 1 100000005-6 Imperial ..... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5-6 Monarch ..... 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0-5 Batteries-Fish and Taylor; Roundtree, Griffin and Brown. At Olympic Field. The Lincoln Giants continued on their winning streak by defeating the Trenton's and D. S. C. baseball teams on their grounds last Sunday. The Lincolns have won the last twenty games they played. The scores: Backettstown 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 Lincoln Giants 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 4 Batteries — McClintock and Smith, Wilhams and Wiley Lenox Oval, 145th and Lenox Ave. file The Long Branch Cubans annexed another double header to their good record Sunday when they took into camp the Bronx. Athletics and the Havana Reds 'The scores' Havana Reds. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Long B. Culbans 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 x 6 Batteries—Lopez and Pallindo, Ballestro and Calyso. Bronx Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0— Long B Cubans 0 0 4 1 1 6 0 0 x—12 Batteries—Walsh and Hebblewarie, Munoz and Calvo Poughkeepsie, N Y, July 25— Jeffersons . . . 2 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0—8 Long B Cubans 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1—9 Batteries—Lynch and McShane, Bar- ando and Johnson. Poughkeepsie, July 26— Jeffersons . . . 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0—2 Long B Cubans 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 x—4 Batteries—Kelleher and McShane. Padrone and Johnson Poughkeepsie, July 27— Jeffersons . . . 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0—3 Long B. Cubans 0.0 0 0 1 0 2 1 x—4 Batteries—Lynch and McShane, Bar- ando and Johnson Poughkeepsie, July 28— Jeffersons . . . 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 3— Long B Cubans 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 x—5 Batteries—Kelleher and McShane: Ballestro and Johnson. Dexter Park, Brooklyn, July 30- DENVER PARK, Grove Park, July 30-0 Cypress Hills 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Batteries-Suarez and Rojo: Lindemann and Tee. Lincoln Stars Out West. Indianapolis, Ind., July 23—Lincoln Stars opened their western series by playing the strong A. B. C team of this town a double header at the Federal League Park and lost both games. The long road trip seemed to acoet the pitchers more than any of the other players, because the A. B. C team just hit Sykes and Langford, the Star's pitchers, to every corner of the park. The Stars played five games with the A. B. C team and the pitchers were the cause of their winning but one game. Gumboat Thompson was the hero of that game and seems to be the only pitcher that is in form on the team. The Star; are batting well, especially Parks, the shortstop, who is knocking the cover off the ball. Pete Green, the Star's left holder, was hurt on Sunday and may not be able to play again during the trip. But Capt. Pettus has a worthy substitute in Hocher, the Indianapolis boy, who is said to be as fast as Charleston and a terrific hitter. Dunbar, formerly of Royal Giants, has joined the team and with the pitchers going better the Elka' Team. At Olympic Field. LAFAYETTE THEATRE EUGENE ELMORE, Manager SEVENTH AVENUE AND 11M STREET TELEPHONE 1811 MORNINGSIDE THE ELITE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION Presents WEEK BEGINNING JULY 31 | "A PAIR OF SIXES" A Play In 3 Acts, By Edward Pple. SPECIAL SCENERY—COSTUMES—ELECTRICAL EFFECTS SUNDAY Continuous Big All Star Vaudeville and Photo Plays. TWO SHOWS DAILY PRICES: Matinee 2:15... 5 and 16 Evening 8:15... 10, 15 and 20 GET THE LAFAYETTE HABIT THE NEW LINCOLN THEATRE 135th St. Nr. Lenox Avenue HARLEM'S PLACE OF BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE and Broadway Photo Plays Vaudeville Changed Semi-Weekly. Photo Productions Changed Daily. NEGRO MOVING PICTURES "The Colored American Winning His Suit" The first and only 5-reel motion picture drama written, acted and produced by Negroes. Now playing to crowded houses. State and territorial rights for sale. Booked by the Producing Company. THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS FILM CO. 354 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. Stars will make it interesting for the rest of the teams they will play. The stories: First game— Lincoln Stars...5 0 2 0 3 0 1 1 1—13 A. B. C....6 0 4 3 0 1 2 1 x—17 Batteries—Sykes, Langford and Santop; Dismuks, Johnson and Powell. Second game— Second game- Lincoln Stars... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 A. B. C. ... 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 - 6 Batteries—Thompson and Santop; D. Johnson and Powell. Third game, July 24- Lincoln Stars... 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 - 3 A. B. C. ... 2 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 x - 7 Batteries, Thompson, Langford and Santop; Dismukes and Powell. Fourth game, July 25- Lincoln Stars... 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 7 A. B. C. ... 5 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 x - 11 Batteries—Sykes and Santop; D. Johnson and Powell. Fifth game, July 26- Lincoln Stars... 3 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 - 10 A. B. C. ... 0 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 1 - 8 Batteries—Thompson and Santop; Taylor, Dismukes and Powell. * * * Hackensack F. C...0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 2 Plainfield B. B. C.0 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 x - 7 Batteries—Wynod and Schang; Marden and Ford. Philadelphia, PA Camden A. C....1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0—3 Royal Giants....0 3 2 0 1 3 2 1 x—12 Batteries—Crandall and Jacklistch; Jones, Earl and Gatewood: Ridgewood Grounds, Brooklyn, July 30— Highbridge....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 Royal Giants....2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 x—5 Batteries—Werncke and Pfau; Williams and Webster. Second game— Royal Giants....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 Bishwicks....0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 x—2 Batteries—Harvey and Webster; Girard and Hohman. Bronx Oval— Springfield....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2—2 Dixie Giants....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 Batteries—Simmons and Scott; Edwards and Waldorf. Hoboken, N. J., July 30— Phila Giants....0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 1—6 North Bergen....0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 x—8 Batteries—Schwartz and Yott; Murphy and Fuller. ATHLETICS. Salem Crescent athletics continue to bring home and add more medals to the club's large collection by winning some event at all-of-the-large athletic meets that are held. On Sunday last, at the Glencoe Club meet held at the Glencoe Oval, the Crescent's relay team composed of O. Adamson, O. Hawkins, H. Foster and H. Brunson, won the medley race in the fast time of 8 minutes and 34 seconds. The feature was the running of Brunson who covered the mile. Lenox Oval, Lenox Ave, and 145th St. On last Thursday afternoon, Monarch Lodge of Elks, 45, and the Red Caps of Pennsylvania Station held their dual games, but owing to inclement weather the crowd present, especially the potato race. The other events were 100-yd. dash, Tug-of-War, Fat Man's Race, Special 100-yd. dash, and baseball game. The 100-yd dash was won by Kendle, third baseman of the Lincoln Giants: prizes, diamond pin, cuff buttons and tie clasp, donated by Red Caps. Tug-of-War tea mof won, by Monarch Lodge The team consisted of Barnes, Hewlett, Gainor, Jeankins liams. Prize, box of cigars donated from Diggs. Potato Rake won by Rutu Handa, Monarch 45, Prize, Elk hat, by the Lodge. The Special 100-vd. Dash won by Jake Beet; Foster, 2d; Johnson, 3d. The Fat Man's Race, won by Jekyll for forfeit; no other starter. Pix Smithfield him. The baseball game was a one-on-one affair, on account of the Red Caps pitcher, Armstrong, not being in condition, his team making several errors behind him, and their making to hit Jones, the pitcher of the Monarch Lodge. But much credit is due to Monarch, 45, for being able to put a man on the field that had such men as Huffett, the peerless shortstop. Tom Fittel the colored Eddie Collins. Monk Gin, known as the colored Herzog. Huffett, who is the coming first baseman the season; and Fuller, who was real the master of the situation. Monk credit is due him for the way he can the game and encouraged his men. Gincher Fuller is one of the best received white or colored, in and around New York. Score: MONARCH Griffin, 3b Hatchett, ss Fuller, c Fiall, 2b Hewlett, 1b Brown, lf Anderson, cf Bairnes, rf Jones, p Red Caps....0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Monarch....0 0 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 Batteries—Armstrong and Jacked Jones and Fuller. Pool Tournament in Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH, PA.—The pool tournament which E. K. Thumm has been ducting for several months at his lizard parlors, 1400-1402 Wyhee avenue was closed last week, the first home being won by Arnold Bunny. He won the fourth high-run prize. Four men were tied for second prize and Manager Patterson was obliged conduct a four-hand fifty-point game decide the second, third, fourth and fifth awards. The tie-off was won by Bunny, with Fields, Shields and Davis lowing in order. In the contest for the high-run prize Davis, with 25, was first: Fields, Shields, 16, and Bunny, 15, took it rest. Bunny wins as first prize a gold and chain, a league/baseball and fidel glove and a silk tie. For fourth run prize he gets a twenty-pound in a bushel of potatoes and a basket fruit. Mullins wins as a second prize cue; a fielder's glove, a parlor door and a $5 box of cigars. Fields wins as a third prize a foam pen, cigar holder, gold knife and d and a box of cigars. For second run he receives a meercham pajar of Tuxedo tobacco and a paj clock and set of vases. NEW AMSTERDAM MUSICAL ASSOCIATE (INCORPORATED) Band, Orchestra and Entertainer for all occasions. Call or Phone 6624 Morningside Headquarters-443 Lenox Ave THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1818. PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE CHAPTER 689. 1. The proceeds of two million five hundred thousand appropriations from the by the legislature shall be applicable to the acquisition of the for the extension of the Palisades Interstate Park, and the appropriations acquired by the commissioners of the Palisades Interstate park under the provisions of the Act of May 1, 1910, ten hundred, as amended. Such money shall be available for payment of the purchase price lands are acquired by contract or for payment of awards in case of death by condemnation. 14. The term "land" is used in this act to describe the improvements thence. If any, all of the improvements under this act must be for the use of all of them. 15. Submission of how to people. This law does not take effect until it shall at a general election have been submitted to the people and voted a majority of all the votes cast on the ballot. 16. Submission of how to people of this state at the general election to be held in New Hampshire hundred and sixteen. The ballot be furnished for the use of the voters of this state of this law shall be in the prescribed form. 17. Submission or question to be submitted shall be questioned in substitution, the following manner: "Small chapter Gives insert the chapter) of the laws of alfreden and the laws of the state of this law making for lending bonds to the amount to be given ten million dollars for the acquittal funds for state park purposes, and prosecution of the same to the people be posted upon at the general election to be in the state thirteen hundred and sixteen," approved. of New York, Office of the Secretary of the State, I have compared the preceding with the one on file in this office, and do very certify that the office of the Sec- rure thereof and of the whole thereof. Given my hand and the seal of office of the Sec- rure State, at the city of Albany, this first year of the year one thousand two hundred and sixty-one. 8. **FRIENDS MICHAEL** S. Secretary of State. FOR SUMMISSION OF PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE MIDWEEK ONE and first seven hundred and sixty-one of the nine minutes hundred and sixty, entitled it making provision for lending bonds, to the amount of not to exceed ten million dollars in association of lands for state park pur- sition, to the provision for a submission of the town to be voted upon at the parli- ment election to be held in nineteen and sixteen." be answered. EXPLANATION -MATTER IN ITALIANES IS NEW. EXPLANATION [K]S [ ] IS OLD MATTER TO BE OMITTED. STATE OF NEW YORK, OFFICE OF THE Secretary of State, Albany, August 1, 1918—Pur- suit of the provisions of section p of article fourteen of the Constitution of New York, and section two hundred ninety-five of the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the voting proposed amendment to section six of the Constitution of New York is returned to the Legislature to be shown at the next general election of Senators in this state to be held on the seventh day of January, 1918. FRANCIS M. HUOO, Secretary of State. AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE § 2. Resolved (if the Senate concur). That the foregoing amendment be referred to the legislature to be chosen at the next general election of the Senate in the year 1916, and that article fourteen of the constitution, be published for three months previous to the time of election of the Senate of New York. In Assembly, April 5, 1916.—This bill was duly passed, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly voting in favor three-fifths being present. By order of the Assembly, THADDEUS C. S.WEET. Speaker.—This bill was duly passed, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor three-fifths being present. By order of the Senate, THADDEUS C. S.WEET. Speaker.—State of New York, Office of the Secretary of State, m. I have compared the preceding copy of concurrent resolution with the original concurrent resolution on file in this office, and I do not believe that the Senate would approve thereof, and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand and the seal of office of the Secretary of State at the city of Albany this first day of government in the year of our Lord, one thousand and sixty-seven years ago. B. PRAN CIB M. HUGO, Secretary of State TWO AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO. Government Revolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section one of article two of the constitution, in relation to qualification of voters. Section One: Amended (if the Senate concur). The Amendment of article two of the constitution be amended to read as follows: Section L. Every (male) citizen of the age of twenty-one years, who shall have been a citizen for ninety days and an inhabitant of this state one year prior preceding an election, and for five years prior preceding the election and for the last thirty days a resident of the election district in which be or may offer his or her vote, shall be entitled to vote at such election in the election district of which be a citizen of the United States, and elsewhere, for all officers that pay or her honor may be elective by the people[2], and upon all questions which may be submitted to the vote of the people, provided however that a citizen of the United States for five years, and provided that in time of war or elector in the actual military service of the state, or of the United States, in the army or navy thereof, shall be appointed elector of the United States for five years from such election district; and the legislature shall have power to provide in which and the time and place at which such abstentors elect may vote, and for the return and canvass of their votes in the election district in which they respectively reside. § 2. Resolved (if the Senate convenes), that the foregoing amendment be referred to the legislature to be chosen at the next general election of senators and in conformity with section one of the Constitution of the United States, to be held for three months previous to the time of such election. State of New York. In Assembly, March 14, 1916.—This bill was duly passed, a majority of all senators, and in conformity with section one of the Constitution of the United States, three-fifth being present. By order of the Assembly, TRADRICK C. SWETT. Speaker. State of New York. In Senate, April 10, 1916.—This bill was duly passed, a majority of all senators, and in conformity with section one of the Constitution of the United States, three-fifth being present. By order of the Senate, EDWARD SCHOENEK. President. State of New York. Office of the Secretary of State, m. 1 have compared the preceding copy of congressional resolution with the original concordance. I have also verified the authenticity that the name is a correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand and the seal of office of the Secretary of State at the city of Albany, this first day of August, 1916, received by the public and citizens. [R. E.] FRANCIS M. HOOO. Secretary of State. THREE EXPLANATION-MATTER IN ITALIES IS NEW STATE OF NEW YORK, OFFICE OF THE Secretary of State, Albany, August 1, 1914-Parr- mium of the Constitution of the State of New York, and section two hundred ninety-five of the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the following proposed amendments to the State of New York are to be referred to the Legislature, to be chosen at the next general election of Senators in this state to be held on the seventh day of November, 1916. FRANCIS M. I. HUGO, Secretary of State, Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to article six of the constitution, in relation to rules and statutes affecting practice, pleading and procedure in the Section 1. Required (if the Assembly concur). That article six of the constitution be amended by adding thirteen a new section, to be section twenty-one of the Constitution. The legislature detests from time to time to conventions of justices of the au- premote court of such justices and attorneys at law, to be organized in such manner as the justices of the State would like to see governing the practice, pleading and procedures in the courts of the state, including rules to modify or supersee the theory; but not less than two-thirds of the members of any sure convention shall be justices of the Court of Law. **2. Resolved** (if the Assembly concur), that the foregoing amendment be submitted to the legislature to be chosen at the next general election of senators, and in conformity with section one of article fourteen of the constitution, be one of the members once previous to the time of such election. State of New York, In Senate, Feb. 23, 1916. — The foregoing resolution was duly passed, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor of the Senate, the Senate, EDWARD BOONEENK, President. State of New York, In Assembly, March 6, 1916. — The foregoing resolution was duly passed, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly, THEADDEUS C. SWEET, Speaker. State of New York, Office of the Secretary of State, m. I have compared the preceding copy of concurrent resolution with the original concurrence, and have found that the same is correct in transcript, and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand, and the seal of office of the Secretary of State at the city of Albany, this first and second member of the Lackland one thousand and ninety hundred and sixty. **3. PRANCIS M. HUGO, Secretary of State.** FOUR EXPLANATION—MATTER IN ITALIES IS NEW, MATTER IN BRACKETS [1] IS OLD MATTER TO BE OMITTED. SHE WORKS FOR YORK, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY of State, Albany, August 1, 1910. Prior to the provisions of section 10 of article fourteen of the Constitution of the State of New York, and section two hundred one of the Constitution of the State of New York, she followed proposed amendment to article seven of the Constitution of the state of New York is referred to the Legislature to be chosen at the next general election of Senate in this state to be elected in 1916. FRANCIS M. HUGO, Secretary of State AME SOMENT NUMBER FOUR Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to article seven of the constitution. In relation to the contracting of debts by the state. Section L. Resolved (if the Assembly concur). Section R. Resolved and eleven of article seven of the constitution be amended to read as follows: § 11. The legislature may appropriate out of any funds in the treasury, money to pay the accruing interest and principal of any debt hereover or hereafter created, or any part thereof in any amount of money, or in any amount of installments, not apart in each fiscal year, monies in the state treasury as a sinking fund to pay the interest as it fails due and to pay and discharge the principal of any debt hereover or hereafter created, or any part thereof in any amount of the institution until the same shall be wholly paid, and the principal and income of such sinking fund shall be applied to the purpose for which said sinking fund is created and to no other purpose whatever; and, to the same such monies, as such monies in the fiscal year be collected to provide such sinking fund, a direct annual tax for such year need not be imposed and collected, as required by the provisions of said section four of article seven, or of any law in pursuance thereof. Such monies, as such monies in the fiscal year shall fall due provided by direct law, appropriation or both for the payment of the interest upon and instalments of principal of all debts created on behalf of the state, payable in annual instalments, pursuant to section four of any law of any law incurred in pursa 2. I Resolved (if the Assembly concur). That the foregoing amendment be referred to the legislature to be chosen at the next general election of senators and in conformity with section one of article fourteen of the constitution to be published three months previous to the time of election. State of New York, In Senate, April 15, 1916. The foregoing resolution was duly passed, a majority—all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof. *D*' order of the Senate, E. R. IROWN. State of New York, In Assembly, April 17, 1916. The foregoing resolution was duly passed, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly voting in favor thereof. By order of the Assembly, THADDEUS C. SWEET, Speaker. State of New York, Office of the Secretary of State have compared the preceding copy of concurrent resolution in die in this file, and I do hereby certify that the same is a correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand and the seal of office of the Secretary of State at the city of Albany, this first hundred and seventy-seven thousand and ninety hundred and sixteen. [L. B.] FRANCIS M. HUGO, Secretary of State. FIVE EXPLANATION—MATTER IN ITALICS IS NEW; MATTER IN BACKGROWS [1] IS OLD MATTER IN STATE OF NEW YORK, OFFICE OF THE Secretary of State, Albany, August 1, 1816.—Pursuant to the provisions of section one of article fourteen of the Constitution of the State of New York, the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the following proposed amendment to section seven of the constitution of the state of New York refers to Legislature chosen at the next general election of Senators in this state to be held on the seventh day of November, 1816. FRANZI M HUGO, Secretary of State. AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE. Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section seven of article fourteen of the constitution, in relation to the forest reserve. Section 1 Resolved (if the assembly concur), That section seven of article seven of the con § 7 The lands of the state, now owned or hereafter acquired, constituting the forest preserve, are kept as wild forest lands. They shall not be leased, sold or exchanged, or be taken by any corporation, public or private, nor shall the timber there be sold, acquired or destroyed. The state from constructing a state highways from Saranac Lake in Franklin county to Long Lake in Hamilton county and thence to Old Blue Mountain and Randleau Lake. [but the] The legislature may by general laws provide for the use of not exceeding three per centum of such lands for the construction of a water supply, for the canals of the state and to regulate the flow of streams. Such reservoirs shall be constructed, owned and controlled by the legislature, and taken until after the boundaries and high lines thereof shall have been accurately surveyed and fixed, and after public notice, hearing and determination that such lands are required to be used for the construction of improvements shall be apportioned on the public and private property and municipalities benefited to the extent of the benefits received. Any property or municipality benefited for a reasonable return to the state and the legislature shall provide for a charge upon the property and municipalities benefited for a reasonable return to the state and the services of the state rendered, which shall be fixed for terms of not exceeding ten years and be readjustable at the cost of any commission or any such public works. A violation of any of the provisions of this section may be restricted at the suit of the people, or with the consent of the supreme court or the court general at the suit of any citizen. § 2. Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the foregoing amendment be referred to the legal authority to be chosen at the most general election of the Assembly in the year 1916, and that article fourteen of the constitution be published for three months previous to the time of election. New York, In Senate, Feb. 9, 1916. The foregoing resolution was duly passed, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof. By order of the Senate, EDWARD SCOENEEN State of New York, Assembly, March 21, 1916. The foregoing resolution was duly passed, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly voting in favor thereof. By order of the Assembly, EDWARD SCOENEEN State of New York, Office of the Secretary J. State, m. I: I have compared the preceding copy of concurrent resolution with the original concurrent resolution on file in this office, and I do not believe that the resolution is correct, script therefor, and of the whole thereof. Oversee under my hand and the seal of office of the Secretary of State at the city of Albany, this first day of August in the year our Lord one thousand and seventy-seven years ago. 7 F.B.AN CISM B. HUGO, Secretary of State. 81X EXPLANATION-MATTER IN ITALIAN IS NEW. MATTER IN BRAKKETS [ ] IS Old MATTER IN ITALIAN IS NEW. STATE OF NEW YORK, OFFICE OF THE Secretary of State, Albany, August 1, 1918. -Pursuant to the provisions of section one of article seventeen of the Constitution of the State of New York, the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the following proposed amendment to section eight of article seven of the Constitution of the state of New York, the Election Law, is chosen at the next general election of Senators in this state to be held on the seventh day of November, 1916. FRANCUS M. HUGO. Secretary of AMENDMENT NUMBER SIX Bobby—"Not on a train it doesn't." -London Opinion. EXPLANATION—MATTER IN ITALICS IS NEW; MATTER IN BRAKKETS [1] HBOLD MATTER OMITTED IN STATE OF NEW YORK, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY of State, Albany, August 1, 1916—Pursuant to the provisions of section one of article fourteen of the Constitution of the State of New York, the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the following proposed amendment to section ten of article eight of the Constitution of the state of New York, the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the new general election of Senators in this state to be held on the seventh day of November, 1916, FRANCIS M. HUOO, Secretary of AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN. Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section ten of article eight of the constitution, in relation to limitation of unburiedness of cities. That section ten of article eight of the constitution be amended to read as follows: State of New York. In Senate, April 5, 1916. The foregoing resolution was duly passed, a man of the Senate selected voting in favor thereof. By the Senate, Edward B. SCHORNEK, President. State of New York. In Assembly, April 12, 1916. The foregoing resolution was duly passed, a man of the Senate selected to the Assembly voting in favor thereof. By order of the Assembly, THADRDEC S. C. Sweet. Speaker. State of New York. In Senate, the secretary of concurrent resolution with the preceding copy of concurrent resolution with the original concurrent resolution on file in this office, and I do hereby certify that the same is a correct transmittal of the resolution under my hand and the seal of the Secretary of State at the city of Albany, this first day of August, in the year of our furlough, one thousand and seventy-seven days before the B. J. PRAN CISM M. HUOO. Secretary of State. Had Her Trained: The Bachelor—"So you are married, ah?" The "Bonded" "Yes," been married for nearly six months. The Bachelor "Not your wife pretty well trained by this time. I suppose, but not so I can make her do anything she wants to." -Indianapolis Star. 26 WEST 132D STREET - 8 Rooms, All Private, Rent, $38.00 25 WEST 98TH STREET - 6 Rooms, Rent, $25.00 Open for inspection, the finest new fireproof apartments, handsomely decorated throughout; elegant entrance; 2, 3, 4 large, light, airy rooms; all improvements; ranges, hot water tiled, tiled bath and plumbing. Rents $9 to $16. See OWNER or JANITOR, 214-16 East 127th Street, Third Avenue. EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J.-The St. Phillip's A. M. E. Z. Chapel, the Rev G. S. Sterling, pastor, gave a wireless telegraph demonstration and concert on Thursday evening, July 20. The demonstration was by Alonzo Thomas, a young Negro wireless operator, living in Jersey City. C. A. Reynolds was master of ceremonies. Among the out-of-town guests was the Rev J. E. Marrow, Closten, N. J. Partisipants on the program were the Rev M. B. Jackson, J. R. Dillson, her Henkensack, Mrs. E. D. Johnson with her Henkensack, Fire Girls of Hackensack, the Rev W. W. Gales, pastor of Green Mt. Valley Church, Mahwah, N. J., and the Rev H. C. Van Pelt of Englewood Sunday, July 30, at St Phillips A. M. E. Zion Church was the local preachers' day rally. Although the local preacher, Mrs. S. Scott, was called away to preach in the Park Ridge, good services were held all day, m. preaching by the Rev W. G. Males, m. Valley, M. Valley A. M. E. Zion Church, Marwah, N. J. at 3:30 p.m. the Rev, John Ransom of Huntington spoke. At 8 p.m. the Rev M. Gales preached the closing sermon. St. Phillips' congregation is to visit Green Mt. Valley on the Class meeting was led by Mrs. Amy H. the bassian Baptist Church, Newark, N.J. Rev George S. Sterling is pastor and Mrs. J. Cannon is reporter and agent ELIZABETH N J Elizabeth. N. J.-Samuel Crowley spent the week visiting his friend, Clarence Gains, at Lynn, Mass. Mrs. George Lozan has taken up the agency in Elizabeth of the National Benefit Association of Washington, D. Mrs. Chas. Eason and son are visiting at Rector Town, Va., having closed their home at 559 Penn avenue. Services at the Shiloh Baptist Church were conducted Sunday by the Rev. W. Campbell of Plainfield, N. J., having a good attendance Union Baptist Church. Church of Frank street, the Rev L. C. Hurdle, grandfather at 11 a.m by the pastor. Services were conducted at 8 p.m by the Rev. Mr. Flemmington, pastor of the Mr. Olive Baptist Church of Newark, N. J. The Rev. Mr Harris preached at the morning service on July 23. Lawson W. Chase. 848 Lafayette street has returned to his post at the Public Service Electric Co. after a week's vacation. A social evening was spent last Thursday at the home of Mr and Mr. Lawson Chase. 848 Lafayette street. Card playing was the feature. Guests were Misses Lois Thomas, Sister Sarah Horn Graves; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gordon, and George Thomas of Elizabeth. Theo J. Mitchell of Grassmound Pa., and Richard Cunningham of Newark. John Earley. 1046 Lafayette street, visited R. J. Gaines at Lynn, Mass. last week, having motored from Elizabeth. PERTH AMBOY N I Perth Amboy, N. J. Preaching was in the morning and evening last Sunday at the Second Baptist Church, Gordon street, by the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Ross Mrs. H. Anthony and sister, Nellie Bavill, Fayette street, spent Saturday in Kenilworth. G. Oliver, Fayette street, has returned home from his former residence in the south after burying his brother. L. Wilson, a graduate of the University of James Bryan of Panama and Mr. and Mrs. John Gunn of Danville, Va. are guests at Rest-a-While. Mrs. Mary Cooper entertained Mrs.' W. Bonge, Mrs. C. Huett and Mrs.' Emma Stewart of Baltimore, Md. Saturday. SOMERVILLE N L Somerville, N. J.-Mrs. Lena Russell. Central avenue, entertained recently Miss Daisy Jackson and friend of New York City Mrs. Alice Vanness, Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jackson and Mr. Barker Burke on Sunday by auto. Mr. Condit and Mr. McIntyre of Lambertville and Mr. and Mrs. B. Woolsey of New Brunswick were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Kline. over Sunday. George Lane, Jr. spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Cella Lane, at New Brunswick. Mrs. Emma Howard and Miss Laura Field attended missionary and federation meetings at Englewood. Mrs. Laura Fields was a guest at the parsonage Saturday, as were Mrs. A. Lancaster and Mrs. Sehested on Sunday. The rally for general funds Sunday was a decided success. The pastor, the Rev. W. D. Robeson, was the Rev. the Rev. B. C. Robeson preached the Rev. B. C. Robeson preached the Acceptable sermon Sunday morning. The Surrendered Life and Its Reward, and the Rev. J. N. Stewart of Bound Brook preached in the evening on The Doctrines of Christianity." Miss Frances Mulford of Bayonne, N.J., spending a few days with Miss Marion Robeson. The cantata given last Thursday evening, entitled "Queen o' the May," very ably presented. Much credit is given to Armenia Hall and her loyal children. MANSFIELD C MANSFILZER, O.—Mendantes, Spencer- Thompson, Breton; Lackey and Johnson and the Misses Beaumont have retu- rated from Cleveland where they atten- ted the Christian Alliance convention. They were accompanied by the Rev. Mr. Nichols and the Rev. Mr. Fisher, of North Carolina, who con- ducted special services at the Constance Mission while in the city. Miss Ruth Freeman, of Painesville, is the guest of mrs. Alexander. W. B. Dunmore and Mrs. Robert Love have returned from Cleveland and Poinesville. Mrs. Amelia Grant will spend the month of August in Jackson, the guest of relat- ives. Mrs. Washington left Wednesday for Long, Illinois to attend the A. M. E. Sunday School School. Mrs. Rozell Davis who underwent a serious operation at Emergency Hospital doing nicely. Miss 'Leila Patterson and Thomas Tatterson, of Nashville, Tenn. are guests of their mother, Mrs Martha Patterson. Boyd Hicks has purchased a new home on Glessner avenue. The Revs. Nichols and Fisher left Saturday for Oberlin to conduct a series of meetings Richard Holland, of Xenia, was in the city recently on business. Miss Mat- hair Pannell has returned from a week's visit to Cleveland. Mrs. Addie Beaumont, who has been quite ill, is convalescent. Mrs. Robert Reynolds and daughter, Virginia, have returned from Columbus. PORTSMOUTH VA PORTSMOUTH, VA.—Frank L. Wilson, formerly of Suffolk, has come to this city and opened law offices in the Tidewater Building on Green street, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Davidson of Lynchburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Lula Pearl, to Principal William E. Riddick of this city. The marriage will take place in August. Mrs. Annie Fisher Lewis delivered a very good "Dressmaking at the second annual convention of the Virginia State Negro Business League which was held in Norfolk July 26-27. Attorney William M. Reid, in a highly instructive address, showed the "Negro's Progress in Business." The entire program was one of more than usual interest, taking up practically every phase of business life, with prominent business and professional, men from all sections of the state in attertude. George W. Blount was elected a member of the political committee for the ensuing year. The meeting was voted a success from every angle, and resulted in arousing greater enthusiasm for the commercial and financial advancement of the Negroes in Virginia. PORTSMOUTH. N. H. PORTSMOUTH, N. H.—A special service was held at the Pearl Street People's Baptist Church last Sunday evening in honor of the members and friends who contributed to the purchase of the church building. Decision Day was held in the Sunday School and five young girls accepted Christ and are candidates for baptism. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Tilley celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage with a reception at their home, 29 Dennett street, Monday evening, July 31. E. D. Brown, chef at the Hotel Rockingham, was taken seriously ill last week after a fall from a bed for a surgical operation. Mrs. Ernest R. Lee, Daniel street, left Sunday, July 30, for a two weeks' visit with friends in Boston, Mass. THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1916. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Miss Minnie Conick is spending the summer at Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thorpe have returned to their home in Philadelphia. Miss Fannie Holland of Washington is spending a few weeks in New York. Henry S. Shields is with his nephew Dr. S. A. Thomas, Newport News, Wa. Mrs. Alice Bostic of Philadelphia visiting in New York and Bayonne, N. J. Mrs. Gusie Broedlark, of Savannah, Ga., will make New York her future home. The Rev. and Mrs. Walter H. Brooks of Washington were recent visitors in New York. Miss M. M. Battle, supervise of Greene county schools, North Carolina, is in the city. Mrs. C. C. DuBlack of Savannah, Ga., is on a ten days' trip to Washington and New York. Mrs. Sarah Easley, 416 West 36th street, has been confined to her home for several weeks by sickness. Mrs. Georgia Quarterman Harris of Savannah, Ga., has joined her husband, Solomon Harris, in this city. Mrs. A. Clayton Powell, with her daughter and son, is visiting friends in New Haven and Ansonia, Conn. Mrs. Aubrey Magill, wife of the Rev. Mr. Magill of New Haven, Conn., is having her eyes treated in New York. Attention. For real Human Hair which is guaranteed to stand combat call or write to Madam Baum, 400 Eighth Avenue, City. Mrs. Frank Michaels is spending the summer in Roxbury, Mass., the guest of Mrs. W. E. Walker, 1 Wigglesworth street. Miss Edna Horah and Mrs. A. G. Shephard spent a few days in Asbury Park. N. J., guests of Miss Horah's brother. Dr. E. P. Roberts is spending his vacation at Buckroe Beach, Va. He will be out of the city during the month of August. Miss Sara Edna Parker. 120 F St., southwest, Washington. D. C., with spend the remainder of the summer in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butts of Norfolk, Va., are spending the summer in New York as the guests of Mrs. Gary, 333 West 53d street. Mrs. Lizzie Hobson has returned from Rock Hill, S. C., where she was called by the sickness of her sister, Mrs. Z. V. Kennedy. Romeo G. Carroll has returned from visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Carroll, 1615 Twenty-seventh street, northwest, Washington. Mrs. Edward Riley and son Edward have returned, from a three weeks' visit to Newport News, Va., where they were the guests of Mrs. Bertha Hall. Mrs. Luerenia Spencer of Indianapolis, Ind., after visiting her sister, Miss Captora C. Frye, Washington, D. C., spent several days in New York. Miss Henrietta Smalls, 409 West Bolton street, Savannah, Ga., spent a week in the city with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Wheed, Jr. Mrs. Sollin is connected with the Meriden-South Sollin plumbed at 169 West 180th street, where she will instruct in voice correction. Mrs. Luvenia Butts of Norfolk and Mrs. Maud Gary and daughter, 333 West 53d street, spent Sunday at Bayside, L. L, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Felton. Chas. Haywood, headwinner on the Savannah line steamer City of Montgomery, has Mrs. Haywood with him in New York. She will be here about a month. The Rev. William P. Hayes, pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, West 53d street, will be on vacation during August an dis spending the time at Saratoga Springs. Little Mabel Carter, 1120 East Gwinnett street, Savannah, Ga., has joined her mother, Mrs. Hattie Carter, in New York. She was brought on by Mrs. Rosana Miller. Reginald Young of New York was married July 19 to Miss Lillian Hall, 1016 Baltic avenue, Atlantic City. The Misses Genoveve and Jennie Sanford of New York were flower girls. Mrs. Chas. H. Roberts and daughter, Beatrice, 242 West 53d street, are spending the month of August at Buckroe Beech, Va. They will be joined dater by Dr. Chas. H. Roberts. A. Russell Wooding of Washington returned home after spending a week as the guest of J. Eddie Wise, 63 West 14th street. Mr. Wooding is messenger to Secretary of State Lansing. The Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., Dr. W. O. Emory of Macon, Ga., and W. F. Cozart of Atlantic City were in the city Monday to attend the Hughes notification meeting at Carnegol Hall. SPECIAL ATTENTION. Great collection of books by Celored Authors. Rare books on the race problem. YOUNG'S BOOK EXCHANGE, 136 West 138th Street, New York City. Send for catalogue. Igniah T. Montgomery and E. P. Booze of M. Tound Bayou, Miss., Benj. U. Davis of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Ernst Lyon of Baltimore, Dr. J. R. Levy of Florence, S. C., alter F. Walker, secretary of public instruction, Monrovin, Liberin, and Major R. R. Wright of Savannah, Ga., is in the city for the Hughes notification, were callers at The Age office. Lee Wright and James Hains motorized to Newburg Sunday. Mrs. Mary Gibbons is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Lipscomb. Mrs. William Glenn of Newburg spent a few days in the city last week. Charles Schenck visited his sister, Mrs. G. W. Ford, Newburg, last week. H. A. Furniss of Indianapolis, Ind., is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, 67 West 15th street. Miss Daley Jackson was a recent guest of Mrs. Lena Russell, Central avenue, Somerville, N. J. Mrs. Edythe Wood and Miss Viola Rose were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell, Newburgh. Mrs. W. O. Tirrell left New York July 15 for Long Branch, N. J., where she will spend her vacation at Taylor cottage, 111 Lincoln place. The Rev. A. A. Crooke, pastor Rush Memorial Church, spont the week end in Rochester, N. Y., as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Stockton, 672 Bay street. Miss Natalie B. Evans, 214 West 63rd street, is visiting relatives and friends in Potersburg, Norfolk-Richmond and Lynchburg, Va. She expects to return to New York early in September. Mrs. Portlin Mitchell Geter of Huntington, W. Va., formerly Miss Portia Mitchell of Winston-Salem, N. C., in the city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Minnie Richardson, 438 Lenox avenue. Geo. W. Morris and P. Blas, employees of the Pullman Company, were injured in an accident in the Boston & Main yards. The latest reports is, they are doing nicely. Mr. Morris is a prominent member and a splendid worker of St. Mark's Church. Christopher H. Johnston, 5 Mazick street, Charleston, S. C., for twenty-eight years an employee of the South Carolina Loan and Trust Co., is in New York, having been called her by the serious illnes so his son, Frank T. Johnston, 2253 Seventh avenue, who is being treated at the Seton hospital, Spuyten Duyvil. He expects to return to Charleston this week. The stenographers of the National Urban League are planning a benefit dance which will be given at the Music School Settlement on Friday evening, August 11, from 9 p. m. to 2 a. m. The proceeds will go toward the support of the league. Committee: Misses Estelle Jarrott, Boatrice Lomax, Bessie Marrow, Carita V. Owens, Vivienne A. Ward and Charles Joyce. Burke Foundation Lauds Urban League. The Winifred Masterson Burke Relief Foundation in its first annual report which has just been issued, contains a very favorable mention of the work of the Urban League for its management of Valley Rest Convalescent Home. In part the report says: "The setting up and management of this branch work has been given over almost wholly to the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, the admitting of patients being through their office in New York. The highest credit is due this organization for the successful conduct of what has proved to be a notable addition to the city's health-making instrumentalities." The Burke Foundation provides the funds with which the home is supported. Mrs. Martha Harris; R. N., has been superintendent of Valley Rest since it was opened in July, 1915. Flushing Players Meet First Defeat. The playing of Miss Elise Gardeen and Miss Blossom Lewis of the Gotham Tennis Club was responsible for the victory of that club last Saturday afternoon on its own courts, and incidentally brought to the Flushing Tennis Club, hitherto invincible, its first defeat by a New York club since its organization several years ago. Two singles and a double won in straight succession by these ladies proved too much of a handicap for the fast-going men of the Flushing team to overcome. Miss Gardene's opponent was Mrs. E. K Jones, and though the little Flushing lady carried the first set to deuce many times, Miss Gardeen would not be denied and won in two straight sets, Scores, 10-8; 6-4. Miss Lewis met Miss Blanche Smith, one of the pluckiest and most confident playing of the Long Island team. Again was the victory taken by the New Yorker in straight games, scores being 11-9; 6-4. In the ladies' double, Miss Lewis and Miss Gardene represented the Gothams, while Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Reed swung for the Flushings. And again were the city players victors in straight sets, by the scores, 6-1; 8-6. With the score against them by three games to none, the men of the Long Island team took up the burden. E. K. Jones started off with a rush for Flushing and it seemed that the heavy handicap would be overcome. In straight sets Mr. Jones won from A. F. Stephens and W. D. Hill (Flushing) gave the same dose to Roy Miller (Gothams). Jones won 6-2, 6-0; and Hill won 7-5, 6-0. Gerald Norman (Flushing) could not keep up the pace set by his teammates. NOTICE. The undersigned wants to learn the whereabouts of Harry, T. Hall, who left Wakefield in 1915 and from was in Baltimore, MD. Any information as to his whereabouts will be greatly appreciated by the whereabouts of WE WANT Intelligent, high class men and women, any age, who can learn life insurance salesmanship, to represent us in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee, in whole or part money. Plenty of territory. Friendly, basic only. Agents who work make money. Plenty of territory. Friendly, basic only. Agents who work make money. Must spell correctly and write legibly. No industrial features. First old-line life insurance company owned and operated by Colored People. WANTED.—A man to teach bricklaying and concrete work. Apply to F. B. Allan, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Ma. July-81. and so fell before the prowess of Henry Harris (Gothams) by the score of 6-2, 6-2. This brought the score to Gothams, 4; Flushing, 2; with two games to be played in the men's doubles. Winning both would bring an even break on the day's playing, but Flushing's big team, Jones and Hill, which had never been beaten, could not overcome the fast and terrific work of Waren Logan and Henry Harris of the Gothams, going down to defeat in straight sets. Logan and Haris are a new combination, but they played like veterans. The scores, 6-2, 6-4, shows how comparatively easy the crack Flushingites proved to be for them. Logan and Harris are now being grooemed for the men's doubles in the New York Interclub Tournament, in the hope that they may be able to keep the beautiful trophies for that event away from Washington, which has taken them with regularity for several years. In the second men's doubles match, Norman and Smith for Flushing had little trouble in putting the Gotham team, T. Arnold Hill and J. T. Clark, out of the running. The best that Hill and Clark could get was the short end of the scores, 6-2, 6-1. The summary shows that the Gotham Club won five games, the Flushing team winning three. BROOKLYN NOTES Chas. Brooks, 442 Elton street, is at Sayville, L. L. Mrs. E. L. Young, 581 Herkimer st., is much better. John S. Tibbs, 1089 Fulton street, is spending his vacation at Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Mrs. Sarah Keeling is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, 16 Moulden street, Boston. Mrs. George Jackson, 286 Herkimer street, spent the week end with friends at Kingston, N. Y. Dr. and Mrs. James P. Jones, 34 Balmbridge street, are proud of their 'new two-weeks' old son. Miss Dorothy Mortier, Beach street and Tilton avenue, Red Bank, N. J., visited friends in Brooklyn recently. Mrs. Richard Jackson and daughter, Miss Naomi, were week-end guests of Miss Frances Williams, Kingston, N. Y. Mrs. Louise Jacobs Alexander of Welford, N. C., is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. P. M. Jacobs, 416 Gold street. Mrs. Comilther, mother of A. L. Comilther, assistant secretary of the Carlton avenue branch Y. M. C. A. has been on the sick list. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Birnie, Jr., 846 Horkler street, are the parents of a fine daughter, born July 25. Mother and child are doing nicely. Mrs. Chester Moore and children, 937 Sutter avenue, will join her husband at San Juan, Porto Rico, and expects to sail from New York August 9. Major Richard R. Wright, president of the Georgia State College, Savannah, GA, dined Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. H. White, 16 Downing street. Mrs. Laura Roundtree, Tuilford, left town this week for Beaufort, N. C., her home, to spend the month of August. With her son, Ross Roundtree. We hope for her a pleasant visit. Miss Rhoda Hickman, who has been spending the past two months in Newport News and Hampton, Vn., with Mrs. Mattie Coles and Mrs. Lillie Staves, her glister, has returned home. MME. C. J. HAMLIN, scalp specialist, formerly at 480 Vanderbilt avenue, has moved to 1847 Fulton street. Excellent results guaranteed. Telephone 1075-w, East New York. Open afternoons and evenings. Mme. C. J. Walker's system. Mrs. Mary A. Gordon, superintendent of the Howard Orphange, was the guest of her nieces, Mrs. Alice Blue and Miss Henrietta Seth, 517 South 8th street, Philadelphia, last week. She went down to Seal Island City for a few days and had been to St. Louis for the wedding of another of her nieces. DR. CHARLES H. ROBERTS SURGEON DENTIST OFFICE HOURS 9 A. M. TO 6 P. M. SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TELEPHONE 2909 CIRCLE 242 West 53rd St., New York City TELEPHONE 8658 MORNINGSIDE DR. BENJ. T. WITHERS SURGEON DENTIST HOURS 9 TO 6. SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT 152 W. 131st St. New York City HELP WANTED. DENTISTS Miss Eunice M. Chadwick, 783 Hall street, left last week to spend several weeks of her vacation with friends in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Youngstown, O. The Rev. Klimball L. Warren, pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Clermont avenue, left Tuesday on his vacation. He will spend the first two weeks at Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Mrs. Clarence Johnson, 594 Herkimer street, entertained a few lady friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Plumm of Los Angeles, Capt. Most of the ladies brought needle work and sent the afternoon in embroidering and in conversation, while Mrs. Mathew of Washington, D. C., rendered several piano selections. Dainty refreshments were served. Those present were the guest of honor, Mrs. H. Mathews of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Good, Mrs. J. A. Smothers, Mrs. Cole, Miss Proyer an dthe hostess. James A. Jackson, who was brought by his wife from up in Connecticut last week to his home at 94 Johnson street, died Tuesday, August 1. Mr. Jackson was the son of Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va., and some years ago married one of the daughters of the late Rev. Thomas Dixon, who pastored Concord Baptist Church for more than forty years. Mr. Jackson had engaged in the real estate business in Brooklyn. He was taken to the country by Mrs. Jackson, hoping it would improve his health. Funeral services will be held Thursday night, August 3, at Martin's undertaking parors, Duffield street, and the body will be taken to Richmond, Vn., for interment. Newman Memorial M. E. Church, Brooklyn. The Sunday School Department has been closed for the summer. It will be reopened in September. The Epworth League at 4 p.m. continues during the summer. Special program Sunday afternoon, August 6. There seems to be increasing interest in this department. On Monday the Literary Society will meet as usual. B. Cheeseman and A. Bellamy of the Ebenezer Literary Society will be in charge of the program. A special feature will be a dialogue, entitled "Alexander and the Robber." An enjoyable time is anticipated. The members of the church are requested to meet on Friday evening, August 4, to perfect their organization of the carnival committee, which will conduct their entertainment August 21 to 26. inclusive. Thursday evening, August 3, the men of the church will give a grand concert. Refreshments served. East Street Church The congregation of the Fleet Street Church is fortunate in securing through pastor and trustees the property adjoining the church, which will be renovated and fitted up for the church parsonage. With the passing of this title, a long felted of this congregation will be met. NOTICE is hereby given that Sixty (60) Days from June 29, 1918, the claims of the defunct Bathel Tabernacle of Galllean Fishermen will be adjusted. Address communication to H. T. S. o-o N. Y Age. New York City. Jun29-ft. IF U DON'T C —CONSULT— DR. KAPLAN THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABLE AND REASONABLE EYE8 EXAMINED FREE 531 LENOX AVE. OPPOSITE, HARLEM HOSPITAL TO LET LAFAYETTE LODGE ROOMS 165'W. 131st St., N. E. Cr. 7th Av. TELEPHONE 7976 MORN. Popular rates during summer for secret societies and civic organizations. Write, phone or call for dates open and rates. SAM'L BRIGHT. Prop. TO LET. TO LET—House just completed out of town to competent and respectable people. Address Mrs. M. Jones, 325 West 33rd Street. BROOKLY HERBIMER ST., 284—Neatly furnished room, private house, reasonable rent. FULTON ST., 1407—Neatly furnished room to man and wife or business woman. Apply Mr. Wm. Kemp. WALTER F. CRAIG 483 Hanceck St., Brk LAWYERS "Well done" for Pastor Wallace and trustees. R. E. Waddell is chairman of the board and we congratulated the church for having a man who can so ably represent his people and safeguard the interest of the church as he can and will do. On Sunday, July 30, at 10:45 a.m., at the Fleet Street Memorial, First A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. C. C. Alleyne of Providence, R. L. preached to a large audience from Gen. 22:18, selecting for his theme "In quest of the mountain." Dr. Alleyne is considered one of the best preachers in the church, and was elected at the last General Conference held in Louisville, Ky., as editor of the A. M. E. Zion Quarterly Review. At 2 o'clock the session of the Sunday School was conducted by the Superintendent F. A. Roy. The attendance was good, but with the increasing temperature and fear of the epedemic now prevailing in this borough there is a lack of attendance with the younger scholars. Th. Busy Bee Club held a very in- teresting day, expireing at 12:55, Willowville, stree- d. At 7:45 the pastor, the Rev. P. A. Wallace, spoke from the subject "God's Witnesses." A large congregation was present. The pastor was called home by his wife because of the serious illness of her sister, who lives in Washington, D. C. RELIGIOUS NOTICES ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 248-46, West 40th St., between 7th and 8th Aves. Sunday Service—11 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Holy Communion every first Sunday. School—130 p. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday School, 130 p. m. and 7.30 p. m. prayer meeting, 6 a. m. Tuesday, 8 p. m. -Missionary Society, prayer and praise service. Thursday, 8 p. m.—B. Y. P. u. musical and literary program. Friday, 8 p. m. general prayer meeting. Saturday, 8 p. m., general prayer meeting. Rev. A. Clayton Powell, D. D. pastor; residence, 240 W. 40th street, phone, Bryant, 7465. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 159-161 West 41st Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Rev. Wm. P. Nayes, D. D. pastor. Preaching Services every Sunday at 11 a. p. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday School, 130 p. m. and 7.30 p. m. u. meets every Sunday, 8:30 p. m. R. Y. P. U. Literary meets every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Weekly Meeting on Friday evening at 8 p. m. Church Ud Society, second Monday evening in the morning, 8:30 p. m. Church Ud Society, third month on the third Monday evening. Visitors are made welcome. MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 151-153 W. 138th St. Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor, 110 West 139th street Sunday Services—11 a.m and 7.66 p.m. M. Holy Communion every second Sunday at 3 morning every morning Class—12:30 p. Sunday school at 2 p. M. Varick Christian Endeavor. 6.30 Weekly Meetings Class Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Prayer Meetings— Friday evening. SEATS FREE. PUBLIC INVITED. RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, 58 West 138th Street. Services at 10 a.m and 8 p.M. P. M. Sunday, School at 2:30 p.M. Dr. A. A. Crooke, Pastor, residence 552 Lenox Avenue. T. B. Smith, Church Clark. 129 West 136th Street. All are cordially welcome. ST. MARKS METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 55d Street, near Elephth Avenue, New York City, Pastor, William H. Brooks, D. D. Residence, 216 West 55d Street. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7.45 p. m. Prayer Meetings, Friday evening, at 8.30 and Sunday morning at 6 p. m. Sunday, at 5 p. m. Sunday, at 4 p. m.; Thursday evening at $ o'clock Epworth League, Sunday, at 6.30 p. m. Junior League, Friday, at 4 p. m. Classes Tuesday and Wednesday meetings at 8.30 and Sunday at 5 p. m. Hot Pot Concerts, second Sunday evening in each month. Welcome to all. SALEM METHODIST, EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 186-4 WEST 132d Street, the New. Fredrick Aabury Cullen, pastor Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7.45 p.m. Sunday. Perry, superintendent. Men's Bible Class, 2.50 p.m. D. N. Thompson, instructor. Lyceum, 4 p.m. Sundays, 8.30 p.m. Thursday, George W. Allen, president Epworth League, 5 p.m. Sundays, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and 1 p.m. Sundays. Prayer meeting, Friday night. Brotherhood, every Tuesday night, James Golms, president. Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month. All are welcome. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, 334 East 160th Street, Clinton, D. D. Hector, 312 East 157th Street, Sunday Services. All Seats Frees.—11 a.m. Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. $ 3 p.m. evening service. A cordial welcome to all. ST. CYTIPRIAN'S CHAPEL, PROTECTANT EPISCOPAL, 177 W. 63d Street, Rev. Jno. W. Johnson, Priest in charge. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. and $ 3 p.m. Sunday School, 3.30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all. ST. JUDES CHAPEL, PROTESTANT ERESCOPAL, 18 W. 99th St. Bev. Fleurda Howard, Vlcar. Sunday Services, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School, 3 8 p.m. Sunday School, Chapel, St. B. Mary Cathedral, Cathedral John the Divine, 111th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. A cordial welcome to all. ST. JAMES PRESHYTERIAN CHURCH, 89-61 West 137th Street, New York City, Frank M. Hyder, D. D., min. later. Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. C. E. at 7 p.m. Sunday School service, 8 p.m. Sunday service, candle service. The Lord's Supper is candle at 8 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Girl's Welfare Club, Friday, at 4 p. m. Brigade, Tuesday at 8 p. m. Junior Girl's Club, Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. Junior Girl's Club, Thursday at 4 p. m. Junior Girl's Club, Thursday at 4 p. m. Visitors and strangers are invited to worship with us. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PREBESTERIAN CHURCH, 116 West 133rd Street (Empire Friendly Shelter), New York City, the Rev. W. R. Lawton, D. D., minister. Residence, 131st Street, Main 8687 Street, for the present—Sunday (preaching), 8 p. m. Sunday School (beginning March 6), 2 p. m. Christian Endeavor, 7 p. m. Administration of the Lord's Supper, second Sunday evening in each month. The public cordially invited. HARLEM CONGOREGATIONAL CHURCH 24 East, 131st Street, New York City, the Rev. W. R. Lawton, D. D., minister. Sunday—Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School—2.30 p. m. Y. P. S. C. E.—6.30 p. m. Holy Communion; first Sunday each month, 8 p. m. Teacher service; last Sunday—Students' Literary Society, Ladies' Church Aid and Mita Society. Conference of Demons and Deaconesses, last Business Meeting fourth Thursday in every month 8 p. m. 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