New York Age

PORTO RICA'S CALL FOR LABOR American Planters on West Indian Island are Awakened to Value of Negro as a Source of Filling Labor Needs. VERY SMALL WAGE OFFERED Suggestion Is Made that Colored American Can Be Used as a Striking Breaker to Hold the Native Porto Rican Labor or in Check and to Prevent Furious Boosting of Present Low Wage Jobs. New England is not the only section that is looking to Negro labor from the south as a solution of its labor problems, if a letter written by two American ladies who are living at Bayamon, Porto Rico, to F. C. Roberts; Commissioner or Labor at San Juan, Porto Rico, is taken at its face-value. This letter, which tells of a threatened strike of native Porto Rican labor, suggests that a counter movement might be started by American planters on that island through the importation of American Negro labor. The low standard of wages paid the Porto Rican laborer is indicated by the statement that the impending strike is to be for wages of $1 per day of eight hours. One planter, is alleged to be paying his laborers seventy-five cents per day, while a suggested wage scale for the imported American Negro labor is at the rate of seventy-five cents a day till the fruit season is over, of which $3.60 is to be paid in cash each week the remainder to be paid at end of the season. The results of the letter written to are Misses Mary and Margaret W. Leitch, sisters evidently, former New Englanders. For seven years their winters were spent in the south, probably at some of the winter hotels, and through these visits they have acquired some knowledge of the southern Negro. They write that they "liked the Negro character. The men were not only willing to work, but seemed to like to work. They did not hate their masters. Curiously enough they seemed to have an addiction for their masters and their masters' families." The ladies did not say in what part of the south they found these "masters and masters' families." Ask Help From Tuskegee. Miss Leitch also wrote to Principal Moton, of Tuskegee Institute, including a copy of her letter to Commissioner of Labor Roberts. This correspondence has been referred to John T. Clark, of the National Urban League, New York City, who has been actively in charge of the movement of Negro labor from the south to New England fields. Mr. Clark has written the parties and is waiting to hear further from this wonderful (?) and most liberal opportunity for Negro labor. The letter from the Misses Leitch to Commissioner of Labor Roberts, after giving concerning the projected strike, said "We do not suppose the colored workmen in the States are receiving $1 per day for an eight-hour day, as a rule.....We were told that the colored men in the States do a good deal more work in a day than the laborers here. We think they could work here. They live in small houses. They can stand a hot climate. They eat plain food. They know English, which would be an advantage to some American employers, and they would soon learn the fruit business. The colored women are good cooks, and the best house servants in the world, and this would be some advantage to the planters' wives here. It might be well for each American planted to have one such family from the States if the right kind can be fourth. We would take one such family for ourselves here. "Instead of allowing the Porto Ricans to think that they have the game wholly in their own hands, would it not be worth while to correspond with the heads of the Labor Bureau throughout the southern states and find out whether there are good, able-bodied laborers to be had, who would work for about what the planters here are now paying their men, with houses and land for a vegetable garden provided free." It might make some impression on the Porto Ricans about the time the laborers here make the strike, because the strikers would be told that there are 10,000,000 colored people in the United States, and workmen from there can be brought here." Colored American in Porto Rico. The Rev. H. T. Jason is a Presbyterian minister in a native American, born in Macedonia. He located in Porto Rico in 1899, and is living now at "Las Colmenares," Central, twenty-kilometer from Ravenshoah. He also received a letter from Miss Leitch concerning the importation of the American Negro laborer, and in a lengthy reply to her he made some interesting comments. He suggested that Miss Leitch, Mr. Harden (another American plenied), and other Americans in the neighborhood are missing a good deal by not having a colony of American Negroes around them. He believes that the colored American would appreciate the opportunity offered at San Juan, Sancture, and other places, to secure work at training dummy engines, loading of the ships Brazo or Carolina, as carpenters and, and best of all, he thinks, are the school opportunities for the children. Mr. Jason has charge of the church work at Corozal and at Naranjito, with churches at both places. In considering the suggestions made by Miss Leitch, concerning the importation of American Negro laborers, he said: "I doubt very much of your ever being able to find more or as much faithfulness, under a woolly head as you will find in the American specimen... Just think what you could do for them. Of course, if you should bring just one poor fellow down here, place him out there in the field and say to him, 'Now plow, you nigger,' he is going to become homescik; the oxen are not going to understand him, and the natives are going to laugh themselves to death at his efforts." (Special to THE NEW YORK AU.) Sr. Louis, Mo.-Debate on a proposal to establish a racial episcopate was on the calendar in the House of Deputies, the lower body of the Protestant Episcopal convention, in session here. It is proposed to amend the church constitution to authorize the creation of dioceses of Negro churches, presided over by a Negro bishop, and the removal of Negro parishes from the supervision of the present white diocesan heads. The question, one of the most important to come before the convention, has been discussed for a decade. Six years ago it resulted in the passage of an amendment permitting the election of Negro suffragan bishops in the various dioceses. Church leaders admit a wide difference of opinion. It is argued that the creation of Negro dioceses would make more sharp the line of cleavage between the races, while, on the other hand, it is asserted that such action would enable the Negro to keep more easily his racial identity. That the present law is not coequal is evinced, it is asserted, by the fact that in the six years since the last amendment no Negro suffragan bishops have been PULLMAN PORTER HEIRS. PULLMAN PORTER HEIRS. Eighteen months ago the Pullman Porters' Benefit Association was organized. Since that time the beneficiaries of members of that organization have received more than $40,000 at an average expense to the members of about $8. Of this amount the porters themselves have paid about 95 per cent. The annual meeting of the Eastern and Northeastern zones was held in this city at 107 West 132d street on Tuesday, with an attendance of representatives from practically every city in the two zones. Present at the meeting were A. Austin, Montreal; W. W. Bryan, Washington; Gen. Henry Forrest, Washington; Wm. Easley, Pittsburgh; A. Cole, Albany; F. C. Fane, New York; John M. Brown, Jersey City; J. C. Beckett, Washington; J. J. Jackson, New York; T. M. Blanton, Philadelphia; Fields Johnson, Philadelphia; John Mingo, New York; H. L. Curtis, Jersey City; Walter Jackson, Hoboken; E.-C. Roundtree, Boston; Waverly, Williams, New York. Delegates to the annual meeting of the association, comprising seven zones, which will be held in Chicago at a time to be settled upon later, were chosen. From the Northeastern zone Walter Jacobus, A. Austin and Waverly Williams were elected. From the Eastern zone H, L. Curtis, John M. Brown and William Easley are the representatives. Following the business meeting the representatives present at the meeting dined at the Lybia, 115 West 131st street, at which time various phases of the work of the body were discussed by the members. In addition, Gen. H. Forrest gave with considerable fervor Marc Antony's oration from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The only guests were members of the stafo of Tithe New York Acq. and the New York News. The delegation, after the dinner, occupied two boxes at the Lincoln Theatre for the performance of "The Misleading Lady." Under the recent arrangement by the Pullman Co. which enabled employees to purchase stock in the company, many of the porters have been stockholders in the corporation, and it was a fact of interest that practically every man attending the meeting of the Benefit Association holds stock in the Pullman Company. (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE) 'HACKENSACK, N. J.-Bergen County Central Colored Republicans will hold a big mass meeting Friday evening, October 27, the first of its kind ever held in Bergen County. At a committee meeting last Wednesday evening, with representatives from every town or borough in the county where there are any Negro voters it was decided upon. John R. Ramsey, candidate for Congress; William R. Mackay, candidate for State Senate; W. Irving Glover, Walter Winneen and Roy M. Robinson, candidates for the Assembly; John Caupert, candidate for sheriff, and Read Howell and Andrew Gaul, candidates for Free- holders, will speak. Chairman of meeting Chas B. Hinton Committee—Col Hemell. Ha kusack: John Brooks, Hackerjack; Jesse Svander, Closter; Louis Pierce, Englewood; Dr. H. C. Van Pelt, Englewood; William Stewart, Ridgewood. YOU MAY MISS IMPLICIT CONFIDENCE IN ME FOR I BELIEVE IN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. REPUBLICANISM MEMBER OF AGE STAFF WINS $200 CASH PRIZE James Weldon Johnson, Contributing Editor, Awarded Prize for Article. In Editorial Writing Contest Conducted by the Philadelphia Public Ledger, Mr Johnson Competed with Most Brilliant Editorial Writers of the Country.—His Victory Is a Racial Triumph. In the Editorial Prize Contest conducted by the Philadelphia "Pubit-Ledger, in which cash prizes were awarded for the best editorial on "Why Charles E. Hughes Should be Elected," the third prize of $200 has been awarded to James Weldon Johnson, contributing editor of The New York Age, the awards being made by Chester S. Lord, ex-managing, editor of the New York Sun, and John A. Schleicher, editor of Leslie's Weekly, judges under auspices of the Republican National Committee. Three hundred and twenty-nine contestants, who were required by terms of the contest to be either members of staffs of newspapers in the United States or editors or contributors to magazine or weekly periodicals of the United States, submitted articles. These contestants were from the staffs of the most prominent dailies and magazines in the country, this being shown by the fact that the first prize, $500, was awarded Robert Webster Jones, chief editorial writer of the Pittsburgh (Pa.) Chronicle-Telegraph; the second prize, $100, being won by Philip Payne, editorial writer of the Minneapolis (Minn.) Journal. In submitting manuscripts, contestants were required to sign articles with fictitious names, their full names being enclosed in sealed envelopes accompanying the articles, these envelopes being retained in the office of the Public Ledger. Upon receipt of a teagram from the judges giving the pen names of the winners, the editor of the Public Ledger opened the corresponding envelopes and identified the winners' real names. Telegraphs were then sent to the winners for better identification and for authentic sketches of their journalistic careers. The prize-winning editorials have been published by the Public Ledger, the article winning first prize being published Monday, October 16; the second prize winner on Tuesday, October 17, and Mr. Johnson's article, for which he was awarded the third prize of $200, was published Wednesday, October 18. In connection with the article there was published also a sketch of Mr. Johnson's literary career. In announcing the winners in its issue of Monday, October 16, the Public Ledger had the following to say about Mr. Johnson: THURSDAY, OCT REPUBLIC to James Weldon Johnson, pen name "Weddon" James Weldon Johnson is a member of the editorial staff of The New York Age, New York, a Republican weekly conducted in the interest of the colored race. His achievement is a personal distinction, in some measure a racial triumph." In speaking of the result of his effort, Mr. Johnson declared that while, of course, there was an element of personal satisfaction in winning a prize in the contest, his greatest feeling of pleasure came from the fact that it was more largely a "racial triumph" than a personal victory. The prize-winning editorial is reproduced on Tre Ace's editorial page. DR. VANDERVALL SUES SYRACUSE HOSPITAL (Special to THE NEW YORK ACM.) SYRACUSE, N. Y.-Race prejudice is the accusation lodged by Dr. Isabelle Vandervall of Orange, N. J., against the Women's and Children's Hospital because she was refused admission when she came here last May as an interne. Dr. Vandervall, an honor graduate of the New York Medical College, where she ranked 97.8 per cent, demands $5,000 damages in a Supreme Court suit. On the night Dr. Vandervall presented herself at the hospital she was only denied admittance, but was forced to stand outdoors in a rain storm, she charges, because of her color. PLATFORM OF TENN (Special to THE NEW YORK ACR.) MEMPHIS, Tenn.-The Lincoln Republican Acague has issued a 'four-page pamphlet setting forth the platform upon which the Negro Republican candidates are basing their campaign for election. R. R. Church, Jr., is chairman of the committee, with C. R. Bowles as secretary. The platform covers all questions that concern the Republican party, especially dealing with the relationship of the Negro voters to the party. Candidates nominated by the Lincoln Republican League for Congress and for State offices are as follows: For. Congress, Wayman Wilkerson; for State Senators, H. M. Bomar and B. M. Roddy; for floterial Senator, T. H. Hayes; for state representatives, G. W. Atkins, Nat Bowles, Arthur E. Clouston, N. F. Clowers, Ed Lewis, J. T. Settle, O. W. Williams and J. B. Willis. As a result of the activities of the league, the registration of Negro voters has been very large. In ten wards in Shelby County on the day before registration closed, there were 199 Negroes registered as against 31 whites. CHITACO, Ill.-Mrs. Lucinda Leonard. 356 East 53rd street; this city, is 81 years old and has never voted. But she will cast her first vote on November 7, and she declares that it will be a straight Republican ballot. Mr. Leonard has registered and qualified for the coming election. She was born in Virginia, but has lived in Chicago for the past twenty-five years. She is a member of the Mother Quinn A. M. E. Chapel. THE EMPIRE FRIENDLY SHELTER FOR GIRLS Home Founded by Miss Grace P. Campbell Offers Help to Erring Women. IN NEED OF FINANCIAL AID This Splendid Work Is Dependent Solely Upon the Public for Voluntary Contributions and Is Well Worth Whatever Help Is Given to It Thirteenth Girls are Being Cared For at Present. To give a temporary home and protection to unfortunate and erring girls is the reason why Miss Grace P. Campbell is devoting her personal efforts, her personal funds and all the help of friends she can secure to the sustaining of the Empire Friendly Shelter, located at 116 West 133d street. Her work as probation officer of the Court of General Sessions had brought her in direct contact with the lives of many unfortunate young women whose paths were leading downward and she determined to do what she could to save them. In November, 1913. Miss Campbell took an apartment at 42 West 133d street and opened her doors to a few girls who had cried but who wanted to redeem themselves. For nearly two years she continued this work, depending entirely upon the financial aid received from friends who voluntarily contributed. In July, 1915, the house at 116 West 133d street, the present location, was taken and here the work has continued on a larger scale. Accommodations are provided here for sixteen girls; the entire second floor has been changed into one dormitory with seven beds and four baby cribs. On the top floor, two large rooms hold nine beds altogether. Unfortunately and erring girls, who are not criminally inclined or vicious, are received from a variety of sources. Practically every philanthropic agency in this vicinity, handling cases of delinquent girls over sixteen years of age, has adopted the policy of turning the colored girls who come into their hands over to Miss Campbell. There is no institution other than the Empire Friendly Shelter which is available for the care of colored girls belonging to this unfortunate class. The girls received in this home are of ages from sixteen to twenty-five, though, as a rule, most of them average sixteen to eighteen. Accommodations Are Free. Some of the agencies from which girls are received are the New York State Charities Aid Association, Bureau of Domestic Relations, New York Probation Association, social service bureau of various hospitals of the city, the Y. W. C. A., probation and parole officers of the city courts, House of Mercy Jersey State Home for Delinquent Girls, the Travelers' Aid Society, Church Missions of Help, from physicians and from people individuals. HUGHES AND WILSON While a Member of the United States Supreme Court He Opposed Disfranchisement, "Jim Crowism" and Peonage. Handed Down Opinions Against "Jim Crow" Care and Poignage—Believes in Equality Before the Law for All People Regardless of Color. During his talk to the colored people of Nashville, Tenn., on September 4, Charles E. Hughes, the Republican nominee for President of the United States, said: I say to you that I stand. If I stand for anything, for equal and equal justice to all. I stand for the maintenance of the rights of all American citizens, regardless of race or color. The one word that I love above all others is the word "justice." I desire to use such fair and decent and just treatment as will make you proud of your manhood and womanhood. Of course, these are mere words; but upon studying closely the record of Mr. Hughes while an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court one may find that the Republican nominee's attitude toward the Negro while a member of the highest tribunal in the land squares with his words on "Jice" which made his Nashville address so inspiring and encouraging to colored people. As a member of the United States Senate from Georgia, Mr. Hammond was an early daychurchman. At one time he upheld the War Amendments, which were made a law by the Republican Party. Against "Jim Crowism." It was Justice Hughes who, in rendering a decision against "Jim Crow" cars in Oklahoma gave the following views: The reasoning is that there may not be enough persons of African descent seeking these accommodations to warrant the outlay in providing them. This argument, with respect to the value of the traffic, seems to be without merit. It makes the constitutional right depend upon the number of persons who may be discriminated against, whereas the essence of the constitutional right is that it is a personal one. Whether or not special facilities shall be provided may doubtless be conditioned upon their being a reasonable demand therefor, but if facilities are provided substential equality of treatment of persons traveling under like conditions cannot be denied. It is the individual who is entitled to the equal protection of the law, and if he is denied by a common carrier acting in the matter under the authority of the State facilities or conveniences in the course of his journey under substantially the same conditions as furnished another traveler, he may properly complain that his substantial privileges have been invaded. In the Oklahoma and Maryland cases in which the colored voters of these states brought suit for being deprived of a right to vote guaranteed by the Fifteenth Amendment, Mr. Hughes took a prominent part in upholding their contentions. In the Oklahoma case the defendants were given criminal sentences for enforcing disfranchising laws against Negroes. The Maryland election officers were made defendants in civil proceedings. Congress was authorized to se- It was Justice Hughes who delivered a death blow to peonage in the South when in the case of Alonzo Bailey, who, unable to pay a fine of $50 and costs of court for breaking an unfair labor contract with the Riverside Company of Montgomery, Ala., was sentenced to hard labor in the chain gang, which amounted to twenty days, to satisfy the fine, and 116 days for the court costs. The decision handed down by Justice Hughes which put an end to the peonage system in the South was in part as follows: The language of the Thirteenth Amendment was not new. While the immediate concern was with African slavery, the amendment was not limited to that. It was a charter of universal civil freedom for all persons, of whatever race, color or estate, under the flag. The plain intent was to abolish slavery of whatever name of form and all its badges and incidents: to render impossible any state of bondage; to make labor free, by prohibiting that control by which the personal service of one man is disposed of or coerced for another's benefit—which is the essence of insurance provided Colored Men Holding Prominent Positions Under Republicans Dismissed by Wilson Because of Their Color. Southern Democrats Have Made it evident that Colored Voters are Not Wanted in the Democratic Party—Introduced All Hodile Measures. When Woodrow Wilson became President of the United States on March 4, 1913, the colored citizens of the United States showed an alarm. In all of the doubtful States colored men had voted the Democratic ticket, having been given to understand that they would get a square deal in the event of Mr. Wilson's election. Fresh in the memory of every Negro—was—the assurance of free play made to Bishop Walters by the Democratic nominee. Following is the pledge to the colored people, given by Woodrow Wilson, which made many colored voters throw aside past politics allegiance and enthusiastically support the Democratic party at the polls: Should I become President of the United States they may request me for Adoption. PLEASE BE READY and for complete One of President Wilson's first acts of "absolute fair dealing" was to O. K. the Southern policy of segregation which had been adopted in the executive departments of the Federal Government. With his knowledge, orders were issued in the Treasury and Post Office departments requiring white and colored employees to use separate toilets, to be separated in lunchrooms, and the colored clerks in the Post Office Department were taken from the various businesses and put in the Dead Letter Office. Postal Clerks Behind Screen. These postal clerks were separated in a room from the white clerks by a row of lockers. Some colored clerks were screened off from the white clerks. Several clerks were reduced to messengers. The segregation order was not a verbal one. The colored clerks were harmiliated by signs telling them where they should go. Watchmen were stationed at the doors of toilet rooms to see that the segregation order was enforced to the letter. Colored clerks who openly protested against these acts of "Jim Crowism" were reminded that to raise a rumpus would mean instant dismissal. This threat, in most instances, had the desired effect. President Wilson, who voluntarily pledged himself to see that the colored citizens received fair play during his administration, has never publicly denounced segregation. He never will. How colored men holding positions of prominence and trust have been turned out because of their color and their places filled with inefficient white men, in many instances, is old reading. Throughout the Wilson administration the "No Negro Need Apply" sign has been absolutely in effect. Democratic Party Does Not Want Negro. The Democratic Party has made it plainly evident during the past three and a half years that it is the enemy of the Negro, and that the Southern Democrats, who have been running the Government, do not want the support of the colored vote. As soon as A. O. Blalock was made Collector of Internal Revenue at Atlanta he began to let out all the colored employees, and gave out the statement that: "There are no Government positions for Negroes in the South. A Negro's place is in the cornfield." Many bills aimed to embarrass and humiliate the Negro have been introduced by Democrats during the Wilson Administration. Unmindful of the bravery of the Tenth Cavalry at Carrizal, Representative Caraway on July 27 last introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to prevent the enlistment of Negroes in the military service of the United States. On March 7 a bill was passed by Representative Park to make it unlawful to appoint as a commissioned or non-comissioned officer in the Army or Navy of the United States any person of the Negro race. Southern Democrats Active. Representative Edwards, on December 15, 1915, introduced a bill to segregate Government employees of the white race from those of African blood or descent. On December 6, 1915, Representative Harrison introduced a bill to restrain JANE CITY, N. J.-Layton, Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles S. Freeman, pastor; services for Sunday, October 22: 11 a.m., worship; 2:30 p.m., m. Bible school and adult classes; 4 p.m., men's devotional service; 7 p.m., E. Society, subject, "Mindfulness and Womaniness"; 8 p.m., pastor preaches third sermon in a series on Paul's gentle to the Romans. Monday evening, October 23, Lawyer Isaac Nutter, one of the ablest lawyers of the New Jersey bay, will address the Brotherhood in the lecture room of the church. A cordial invitation is extended all men of the church and community. Lafayette church is preparing for its annual fair which is held November 5 to 12. Each organization of the church is planning for an ideal fair, in the way of beauty in beauty and usefulness and cheapness of the articles presented. Friday evening, October 20 at 8 o'clock in the lecture-room of the church the pastor will report to the congregation his attendance upon the important meeting of the Synod which convened at Atlantic City, October 16, 17, and 18. Elder Hoge will report his attendance upon the meeting of the Presbytery at Paterson. A associat hour will follow the reports. A woman's missionary society will be organized for aggressive work. The speaker at the ministers' meeting for Monday, October 23, will be R. M. Menoney, secretary of Y. M. C. A. of Brooklyn, N. Y., cordial invitation is extended all ministers of New York and vicinity to attend. The Rev. K. HeGreen, State missionary, presided at Keehel-Church last Sunday morning. In the afternoon the pastor officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Belle Twitcher Ayrs. At the evening service the Rev. Davis S. Cincore of Philadelphia preached. The entertainment given by Rev. H. Charles Pope on last Monday-evening was educational. A return date was fixed for Monday, October 30. Bethel's Sunday School will next Sunday begin its fall work under new regime. Sunday, October 22: 11-a. m., preaching, pastor; 2.30 p. m., Sunday School; 8. p. m., sermon by Bishop W. H. Heard, of the Eighth Episcopal District. PLAINFIELD, N. I. PLAINVILLE, N. J.-Vernal J. Williams, East, Jrd street, has entered New York University Law School. hams, East 3rd street, has entered New York University Law School. Oscar Andersen, Richmond street, after a short visit with his mother in South Carolina, stopped here to visit friends, as this city has been his home for a long time. His wife will join him and return to their present, home in New Rochelle, N.Y. Mrs. Ida, Wright, West 3rd street, after six weeks or more visit with relatives, and friends in Georgia has returned much benefited by the trip. Rosk Craig, Richmond street, after successful season, outpacing many, has returned, home looking well. Mrs. Hattie J. Wegh, 19 West 9th street, received, encouraging reports from her two husbands, E. H., and O. D. Evans, of Bayville, N. C., as to the season's crop-success. June wheat abnormally the crop, crop yielding 1575 cents per pound. Praise their success, as heard from both races, all due to they claim to Dr. Booker W. Washington's method. A. grand concert and chicken supper was the attraction at Shiloh Baptist Church, West 45th street, Thursday evening, October 12, for the benefit of the church and erie austices of the State of Massachusetts the Rev. Dr Roberts, governor, Mrs. A. Robinson in chair of the musical program and Mrs. A. Wallace, chairman of the refreshment committee. P. Deskins, P. Gardiner, of Vauxhall, N. J., paid the New York agent a call Sunday, October 15. William Daniels, who, after receiving his discharge from troop D, of N. J. N. G., stationed in Arizona, stopped to visit his mother and friends in Georgia, arrived home Monday at 10 a.m. October 16. Being the last one of the boys, he was received with open arms and glad hearts. There are so many Scottsville, Va., readers of The New York Age here, we state for their benefit that after the death of the wife of the well-known merchant, G. W. Lewis, their daughter, Beula, and father were taken ill from the shock. Mr. Lewis has since almost entirely recovered and Miss Beula is somewhat improved. Miss Anne Fisher, of Prince Edward, Va.; after a few weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. Mary C. Booker, East 3rd street, has returned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. I. Eves, of New York, were a week's guests of Mr. and Mrs. Booker. THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER WIN' Promote a full Growth of Hair. You also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching, Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair to stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft and ally. Performed with a balm of a thousand flowers, the best known remedy for Heavy and brittle Black Spots, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. S. O. LYONS, Oen. Agt., 314 East Second, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, OKia. 65, 120, 160, 200, 240, 280, The initial meeting of the Ladies' Needle Art Work Club was held Friday afternoon, October 13, at the home of Mrs. Paul Coleman, the hair culturist, 218 Richmond street. Much good was accomplished. A meeting of the fourth ward Colored Republican Club was held in their rooms, 318 Plainfield avenue, Saturday evening, October 14, C. Johnston, temporary chairman; Percy Deskins, of Vauxhall, N. J., temporary secretary. Their object is to bring together a closer permanent relation with every voter in Union County. PATERSON. N. I PATTERSON, N. J. The funeral of Mr. Julius Stevens who died Saturday morning after an illness of several months, was held Tuesday afternoon at the A. M. E. Zion Church. The pastor, the Rev. C. C. Williams, delivered a touching eulogy, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Miller, of the Baptist Church. The Rev. Thomas L. Williams, of Wattesaw, occupied the pulpit at the A. M. Zion Church last Sunday morning and preached a soul-stirring sermon to a large congregation, using as his subject, "Daniel's Purpose in His Heart." The Brotherhood held a special literary and musical service in the afternoon and at night the pastor preached a special sermon to men from the text, "Quit You Like Men, He Strong." A malal choir of thirty voices, sang special music for the occasion. Two united with the church, Offering, S.S. The Eastside Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs. W. E. Hopper on Friday evening. The Wednesday Afternoon Embroidery Club met at the residence of Mrs. Win. Amstead. The new officers elected for the ensuing year were: Mrs. W. E. Hopper, president; Mrs. W. C. Hart, vice-president; Mrs. F. Walker, secretary; Mrs. F. Harkess, treasurer; Mrs. Fred Findley is much improved and is now at E. H. Hopper and Miss Queen E. Bell of Hallafax, N. C. were the guests of Mrs. W. E. Hopper on Sunday. The program rendered at St. Augustine Presbyterian Church on Clarence Hunter, Reading, Mrs. C. Hinton; violin duet, William, and Kenneth Hinton; vocal selection, Miss S. DeFleese; vocal duet, Mr. and Mrs. John Drye; remarks by pastor, Rev. W. Walker. Concert by Union League Club at C. M. A. Hall, Wednesday, October 18, Miss M. Smith, president. A sacred cantata, "Daniel," will be given by the Cantan, Club. Thursday, evening. November-2 at the A. M. E. Zion Church. Anyone wishing to have. The New York Age delivered each week will please see Arthur K. Hopper, 382 Tast 31st street Mr. and Mrs. H. Cutter tendered a birthday party to their little daughter, Gladys, on Tuesday afternoon, at their residence 1888' 17th avenue, it being her tenth, anniversary; Singing and games, were indulged in followed by a bountiful reapst. Those present were Ruth Blanche and Charlie Poore Mary, Emma and Thomas Bais, Lillian and Herbert Scott, Gladys and Howard Dotson, Anna B. Scott, Emma Riley, Aviva Gordon, Howard Hankins Louis Miller, Florence G. Hart, Gladys Ida E. and Nelson S. Cutter, Floride S. Hart, Rev. C. Williams, Mrs. E. Gardler, Mrs. M. Miller, Mrs. J. Dempsey, Miss M. Horton, M. Scott Mrs. Bass, Mrs. L. R. Hart. MORRISTOWN. N. J. Morristown, N. J.—Mrs. Cotton of New York is a guest at the home of Mrs. Addie J. Pennington. Mrs. 'Addie J. Pennington spent Wednesday and Thursday, in New York visiting her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. George Rich. She also was a guest of Rev and Mrs. R. M. Bolden. Mrs. Celia Preyer and Miss F. Pinkney were in New York last week, the guests of Mrs Violet Potter. Bethel A. M. E. Church; the corner stone was laid at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, by the Masonic Lodge. The church was crowded to its utmost. Dr. Stiles is to be congratulated on his fine work. He had a large collection. He also had Dr. Ransom and Presiding. Elder Hood with him. Calvary Baptist Church under Dr. Crocket is also doing a wonderful work. Dr. Crocket is to be commend for his masterful eye. LAKEWOOD. N. L. LAKEWOON, N. J—Mrs. R. J. Huddins, sister of Mrs. Rosia B. Walker, spent a delightful summer at the home of Mrs. R. B. Walker, Mrs. Lucille Parapatier, daughter of Mrs. R. B. Walker left today for her home in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Currey, of Orange, N. J., are residing in Lakewood for the winter. They have two boys, John J., and Geo R., Jr. Mrs. George Durant entertained in honor of her daughter's birthday. Beatrice Durant was three years old last Tuesday. Refreshments were served by the hostess and about twenty guests were present. Charles Wiley, son of Mrs. Wiley, is very ill and will be taken to the Paul Kimball Hospital for treatment. Agency for The New York Age, Bertha Walker Fulton avenue. The agent will be glad to send any item for her patrons. The late Mrs. George died Friday morning, leaving three boys and two girls. 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Straight- MAIL ORDERS TO ANY PA- SEND FOR ILLUSTRAT HUGHES AN (Continued from page one) cure its full enforcement by appropriate legislation. The Act of March 2, 1867, was a valid exercise of this express authority. It declared that all laws of any State, by virtue of which any attempt—should be made "to establish, maintain or enforce directly or indirectly the involuntary service or labor of any persons as poets, in liquidation of any debt or obligation or otherwise, should be null and void." The State may impose involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime, but it may not compel one man to labor for another in payment of a debt, by punishing him as a criminal if he does not perform the service or pay the debt. Without impinging any actual motive to oppress, we must consider the natural operation of the statute here in question (a typical land-labor statute) and it is apparent that it furnishes a convenient instrument for the coercion which the Constitution and the Act of Congress forbid; an instrument of compulsion peculiarly effective as against the poor and ignorant, its most likely victims. There is no more important concern than of safeguarding the freedom of labor upon which alone can enduring prosperity be based. The provisions designed to secure it would soon become a barren form if it were possible to establish a statutory presumption of this sort and to hold over the heads of laborers the threat of punishment for crime, under the name of fraud but merely upon evidence of failure to work out their debts. 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OR CANADA RATED CATALOGUE. ND WILSON quire street railways carrying passengers in their cars within the District of Columbia to provide equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races, and to prescribe punishments and penalties for violating its provisions. Representative Tribble introduced a bill on January 5 to prohibit the intermarriage of persons of the white and Negro races within the United States of America; to declare such contracts of marriage null and void; to prescribe punishment for violations and attempts to violate its provisions. It is significant that all efforts to turn back the progress of the Negro have been made by the Democratic Party. Not an anti-measure has ever been advocated in Congress by a Republican. Because President Woodrow Wilson has done nothing to advance the interests of the Negro, but has deserted him during one of his most critical periods, and because the Democratic Party at Washington has pursued an anti-Negro policy throughout the Wilson Administration, are some of the reasons the colored voters are against the re-election of Woodrow Wilson. RAHWAY, N. J. RANWAY, N. J.-Last Thursday evening the Union Circle of the Second Baptist Church held its meeting at the office of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Malze, 228 Maple avenue. An enjoyable time was spent by all; The next meeting will be held home of Mrs. Clark on Latayette street. A surprise party was given last Friday afternoon by Miss Ruth Morton, of 25 Allen street, in honor of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Morton. Friday was Miss Elizabeth Morton's birthday, so she received many beautiful presents from her many friends. 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J., is doing a fine business in Rahway in the hardressing business. She is a graduate of Prof. Robhr's World Famoug. Institute of Beauty Culture. All kinds of treatments are done by her, such as manicuring, scalp treatment, dyeing, bleaching, etc. BAYONNE N. I BAVONNE, N. J.-The Rev J. M. Branch, pastor, preached at both morning and evening services at St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church on Sunday, October 15. In the afternoon, accompanied by his choir and a number of his members, he preached for the Rev J. M. Hoggard, pastor of St. Mark's A. M. E. Zion Church, Jersey City. Little Miss Hortense Thomas, daughter of Marcus Thomas, of West 44th street, has been seriously ill, but is slowly improving at present. The Rev J. P. Gregory of Atlantic City made a short visit to Mr. and Mrs J. T. Gregory, 9:30 West 18th street, on Saturday, October 14. He left on Sunday to worship with the Rev Dr. Powell, pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, and his congregation of New York City. A drama entitled "Timothy Delano's Courtship" will be given at St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church on Friday evening, October 20, under the auspices on the Y's of the church. Joseph H. Douglass, grandson of the late Frederick Douglass, and of the violinist of international fame, will appear at St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church on Wednesday evening, October 25. Chas. Smith, brother of Ferdinand Smith, 500 Avenue C, was taken to the Bayview Hospital on Tuesday, October 17. Mr. Smith has been ailing for quite a while. Mr. H. Douglass, 79 West 19th street, visited her sister in Washington, D. C., on October 15. Mrs. Anna Clark, 79 West 19th street, who by a ree accident had one of her ribs broken, is doing nicely, but she is still confined to the house. The Rev. Mrs A. D. Tompkins, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Liverpool, 500 Avenue C, left for Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, October 12 ELIZABETH, N. I. ELIZABETH, N. J.—The Rev. Clark of Asbury Park, N. J., conducted the services at the Shiloh Baptist Church last Sunday, having a normal attendance. Services next Sunday will be conducted by the Rev. Brooks of Florence, N. C. The Rev. S. C. Hurdle, pastor, conducted services at the Union Baptist Church last Sunday, having a large attendance. Mrs. E. Graves has taken a residence at Roselle, N. J. She was formerly of 121 Liberty street, Elizabeth, N. J. Mrs. R. F. Ross of Fast Orange, N. J. was the guest of Mrs. I. M. Lawrence for two weeks. Dr. L. Greeley Brown journeyed to Washington, D. C., where he was united in matrimony with Miss Lavine Brown of that place. They returned to Montclair, N. J., where their honeymoon is being spent. ZIP WASHES CLOTHES. No Rubbing. No Boiling. No Backache. No Chapped Hands. ZIP Does It All. A 5c package washes four tubs of clothes. At all Grocers subl Drg- gists. Trial order sent by us for 5c prepaid. ZIP CO., 386 X'W. 50th ST M.Y. SUPERIOR TO CUPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN HAIR WORKER 19 Prescott St., Jersey City, N. J. Wigs, Braides, Banges, Pompadour transformations, Combing made up is any style. Scalp! Treatment, Shampooing, Hair Dressing, Face Massage, Manicure, different people modeling, Lessons taught in Hair work. Diplomas awarded. Maf orders attended to. Mr and Mrs. Stanley Williams of 848 Lafayette street visited the Lyceum of the 11th Avenue Presbyterian Church last Sunday of Newark, N. J. William Crowley, formerly employed as night watchman at the Public Service Electric Co., has secured a position as second janitor at the Elizabeth post- office. Mrs. C. Jackson of 846 Lafayette street is spending a month in upper New York State. Mrs. P. H. Whiting, of 855 Lafayette street, visited relatives in Baltimore, Md. last week. L. C. Jones, of 5 Grove street, left Monday for the grand setting of Moses at Atlantic City, N. J. MADISON, N. J. Madison, N. J.—Mrs. A. T. Saunders formerly of Madison now of Massachusetts is visiting friends in Madison Mrs. Dilard from her southern home is visiting her son in Madison. Bethel A. M. E. Church is holding service upstairs in their beautiful church. Dr. Tyler is to be commended for his stay with his people. He has many white friends visiting his church from time to time. Dr. Tyler is preparing to hold a second quarterly meeting next Sunday. He extends a cordial welcome to the public, as he is expecting Dr. Hood, presiding elder to preach. First Baptist Church with its large congregation are striving hard to raise as much money to care for their pastor as well as any church in this section. Dr. Hodge preached a hard sermon. We are glad to know that the colored Republicans are getting together and making a strong fight for Hughes on November 7, 1916. MUMFORD. N. Y MUMFORD, N. Y.—T. LeRoy Hickman filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist Church. Chas. H. Haines, a student at the Rochester Theological Seminary, will pitch services: next Sunday. The Young Ladies' Auxiliary has changed the date of its annual sale from (October 26 to October 28) the Missionary Society, will meet with Mrs. John Jackson Friday, October 27th. The ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. Lewis this month. Mr. and Mrs. W.D. with entertained at Sunday dinner, Wm. Chester and John Lucas, Miss Mamie Poles, Wm. Beck, and LeRoy Hickman of Rochester. A party, of young people attended the chicken supper, given by the Zeppelin, Club in Rochester; last Thursday evening. Mrs. Roy Gibbs and children, of Detroit, Mich., visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell Carpenter last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke entertained the latter's mother and sister, Mrs. Emma Alexander and Miss Eva Alexander last Sunday. Robert Price will leave for Richmond, Va., this week, where he will enter school. Thomas Simins and family visited at the Marshall home. Sunday. Russell Carpenter exhibited his Hackney mare, "Queen," at the Livingston County Fair last week. She was awarded first prize. An automobile party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace and family and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley, of Rochester, visited at the home of H. L. Carpenter UTICA. N. Y. ROCHESTER. N. Y. REINHUSTER, N. Y.-The Fortnightly Sewing Circle met at the home of the president, Mrs. W. Henry Green, 125 Fond street, last Thursday afternoon. After a few stitches were taken they returned to the dining room, where dinner was served by the president. Miss Lola Brown was the guest of the circle. The marriage of Miss E. Malcolm Thomas and Theodore Jefferson took place Wednesday evening. September 7 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lola Kelly on Fremont street. The Rev. James E. Masah performed the ceremony. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents. Premintial events were a variety showed by the Warner Club at the residence of Mrs. J. Loren Gaisoy avenue, and a chaperon by chaper No. 4 at the residence of Mrs. Charles A. Jones, 31 Bly Benefit Agriculture You have a deep interest in the way your State Department of Agriculture is conducted, for there are few departments in the State that come into personal contact with a larger number of citizens or that contribute more to the general well-being of producer and consumer. You will have more than a passing interest, therefore, in the excellent record made by your present State administration in connection with this important department. Governor Whitman's appointee to the head of this Department came from Cornell Agricultural College, a trained specialist and executive, who immediately effected a saving of $70,000.00 by dismissing unnecessary employees who had been added to the payroll by preceding administrations. By means of conferences, at which representatives of agricultural interests, societies and organizations were present, a legislative plan was mapped out that would be for the best interests of the State. Bills representing State-wide sentiment were passed and approved, providing the necessary money for new buildings, equipment and supplies that were badly needed because of the neglect of previous administrations. Claims against the State for cattle and horses that had been suffering from glanders and tuberculosis, and had been killed by State order, were examined and paid. Some of these claims were from one to five years old and had been neglected by previous administrations. A campaign to reclaim abandoned farms has been inaugurated and will be of great benefit to the people of the State. Especially efficient work was done in controlling and stamping out anthrax and rabies, and in overcoming the ravages of blister-rust and the brown-tail moth. This is a typical example of the constructive work that has been accomplished during the past two years by your present State administration under the leadership of Governor Charles S. Whitman. What a pleasing and satisfactory contrast to the demoralization of departments that was present during the three preceding administrations! The present administration has "made good" in a large way. It deserves your support at the polls no matter what your "politics" may be. street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cuff, of Eric, Pa. were the week-end guests of Mrs. R. V. Payne, Bronson avenue. The usual large crowd assembled at A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday evening, the Rev. E. D. W. Jones; pastor. Collection for the day was $6014. Rally day services were held in the afternoon by the Sunday school, A. Jamison, superintendent. Music was furnished by the Christian Endeavor orchestra, Mihs Nettie Bennett, leader, Mrs. Robert Cottons entertained at luncheon on Friday, October 6, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Young, Miss Mizmie Euington and Dr. Harrison, of Washington, D. C., after which Mrs. Young took the party for a ride in her car. Miss Nettie Bennett, of Waverly place, entertained class No. 7 last Friday evening at her home. After routine business a dainty repast was served. Robert Cottons, of Mohawk street, left last Sunday on an automobile trip to New York and Boston. Any person desiring notes to be published in this paper must send same to correspondent or. phone Main 5720-W, before Monday noon of each week. W. Henry Green, agent 'and correspondent, 125 Ford street. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cottons, of Mohawk street, entertained at dinner Sunday, October 8, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jones, Miv Gladys Mayberry, Miss Pearl Jackson, Miss Ethel Brooks Washington, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Charles Jackson. The annual fair at A. M. E. Zion Church will begin November 23 to December Clarence Cameron White will appear in a violin recital at Sibley Hall December 12, under the auspices of the Allegro Club. The Busy Bee Club, Mrs. B. J. Hawkins, president, served supper at Zion Church last Thursday. ELUSHING. N. Y. FLUSHING, N. Y.-The Rev. S. H. V. Gumbs, pastor of Macedonia A. M. E. Church delivered two interesting sermon on Sunday. In the afternoon with few members he went to Far Rockaway, where he preached at the Rockaway A. M. F. Church of which Rev. Joseph Mayo is pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stewart spent Saturday at Mt. Clair, N. J., visiting friends. Miss Lella Jackson, Mrs. Grace Warren and Mrs. Jackson, of 51 Bradford avenue, have returned home after spending the summer at Asbury Park. Mrs. Philip Gallego has returned home from Lake Placid, where she has been spending the summer. Mrs. Gallego has as guests her brothers, F. and W. Jetson, of Orangeburg, S. C., also Mr. and Mrs. Greaseau, of Little Falls, N. Y., Mrs. Annie Anderson and Mrs. S. D. Wooden spent a few days at Baltimore, Md., visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. George McKenney are at home again after Vote the Entire Republican Ticket for Local, State and National Efficiency spending the summer at Lone Lake, N. N. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Whiting made a flying trip to Philadelphia and back last week. Buy and read the New York Age, on sale by H. P. Whiting, of Bradford avenue, and Joe Stewart, of Forest avenue. Edward J. Brestro, of Eaglewood, N. J. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Ibone on Sunday. Mrs. Cornelia Williams is visiting friends at Floral Park, E. I. ROSSVILLE N Y Rossville, N. Y.-At the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday, the Rev. J. D. Virgil, the pastor, filled the pulpit both morning and evening. At 10:45, subject—"The Peace of God, an Unspeakable Privilege." At 7:45, "The Gospel of the Eternal Kingdom." Good congregations attended. Next Sunday a carnet rally will be held. The Buds of Promise will give a festival on Thursday evening, Miss Alveta Macoy is the faithful president. Miss Marion Landin, who has been making her home in Philadelphia for the past year, returns to pay a visit to relatives and friends. Miss Eva Bishop will return with her for a visit of two weeks. Mrs. Virgil is training the children for a Liliputian concert to be given Tuesday, October 31. ITHACA, N. Y IRINAC, N. Y.-Mrs. Herbert Harris of New York City, has returned to that place after an extensive visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boys and Girls Wake Up? Dr. Booker T. Washington's Picture sells on sight. More than 10,000 have been sold by other boys and girls. This is your chance to make big money during the vacation period. Big commissions paid to agents. For further information and territory, write at once to A. R. STEWARD For the protection of the farmer who sells his products to commission houses, the department was active in measures that would assure against loss and failure to pay for products received. An agricultural cause is being taken by school children of the State. New York is the first State to carry out such a plan, and for the first time it will know the facts regarding its productive capacity. An investigation is under way to determine the products imported into the State and the reasons why the State does not produce more of the farm and dairy products it consumes. Active support was given to the plan for the improvement of the State Fair and appropriations totaling $213,000.00 were approved. A campaign to reclaim abandoned farms has been inaugurated and will be of great benefit to the people of the State. Especially efficient work was done in controlling and stamping out anthrax and rabies, and in overcoming the ravages of blister-rust and the brown-tail moth Spencer, E. E., Green, of Macon, Ga. Cornell, 19, has returned from his vacation in New Jersey. Miss Middleton, of Geneva, N. Y., is visiting friends in this city. Last Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, the Rev. McLinch, of Irummanburg, preached at afternoon and evening events. The choir has been asked to sing at the First Baptist Church on the night of October 20, and the members and friends are asked to be present. King-Komo and his wife appeared at Calvary Baptist Church on Thursday, October 19. Herman Lodge, No. 30, K. of P., will give a masquerade dance on Tuesday evening at Masonic hall. Blood block. Mr. and Mrs. Hooper returned to Newark on last Tuesday after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Smith, Cleveland avenue. All colored voters who have not joined the Hughes' Colored Alliance, by attending the meeting to be held at the Elks' Rest on next Wednesday evening, October 25, may become members. YONKERS. N. Y. YUNKERS, N. Y.—Mrs. Margaret West, formerly of N. York, Va., recently of Yonkers, N. Y., cousin of Mrs. Margaret Middleton, of Riverdale avenue, was married in Yonkers, N. Y., October 9, to George W. White, of Williamsport, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. White will reside in Boston, Mass. Services at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, October 15, were unusually interesting. The pastor, Dr. John J. Smyer, preached both morning and evening. One joined the church. Collection for the day, $85. Sunday-school in the afternoon was well attended. An excellent review on the lesson "The Appeal to Caesar" was given by Supt. Charles Evans. Banner class in finance No. 7, Mrs. Mary Smyer, teacher. The social given by the stewardess board of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church last Thursday evening was a success socially and financially. The Eastern Stars of Yonkers, N. Y., Mrs. Annie Johnson, matron, gave a very successful reception in Radford Hall last Thursday evening. Mrs. Walter Bailey of School street continues indisposed. Miss Irene Howard is one of the most energetic and progressive young women of the race in our city. On Wednesday, October 11, John Toliver of Milton, Mass., and Miss Ungeline Moss of Yonkers were united in marriage by the Rev. Brien, Judd at his parsonage. The Rev. of white clothing beautifully dressed of white clothing. She was given away by her brother, Edward Harris. After the wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Ungeline Moss, the couple took the boat to Boston, where they will make their home. Mrs. Delia Hasbrouck of Newburgh Miss Minne Wootton of Kingston, and Miss Jane Johnson of New-York City were guests of the Rev. and Mrs. B Judd last week. LE ROY. N. Y. La'Roy, N. Y.-Miss Annie Alexander of South avenue is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Alexander and Miss. Anna Sellers and Charles Alexander, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sellers of Pavilion. Mrs. A. L. Price spent a few days in Scoutville visiting friends last week. Mrs. Emma Alexander and her daughter, Miss Eva, spent Sunday with Mrs. Will Clark of Mumford, N. Y. - Miss Anna Sellers spent a few days visiting in Rochester last week. Roosevelt Price, who is attending the Genesee Normal, spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mra. A. L. Price of South Bridge. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Second Baptist Church may congratulate themselves on the fine dinner they served to the council which sat at the First Baptist Church last Wednesday. The ladies in attendance were Mesdames Emma Alexander, May Alexander, Isabel Alexander, Fred Peterson, Malinda Clark, Rose Price, Florence Johnson, Ruth Sellers, Lena Lane and Miss Eva Alexander. The Sunday evening services of the Second Baptist Church this week were given over to the hearing of reports of the delegates to the council, Miss Gertrude Stevenon, Richard Price and the Rev. James E. Rose. The services were well attended. On Wednesday, October 11, 1916, a Council of Recognition of the Genesee Baptist Association sat for the purpose of passing judgment on work which has been going on among the colored people of LeRoy, N. Y., since October 24 a year ago, and if the results were found favorable, of extending the hand of fellowship to the Second Baptist Church of LeRoy. The morning session of the council was given over to the examination of the papers, articles of faith, and the consideration of the need for a second Baptist church at LeRoy. A favorable impression was made and it was vided unanimously to recognize the new body. The afternoon session was given over to a proper service of recognition in honor of the new church. The Second Baptist Church of LeRoy exists to-day by the grace of God as manifested through the ceaseless and untiring efforts of Rev. and Mrs. James E. Rose. It began as a mission under the leadership of the Rev. Roe while a student in the Rochester Theological Seminary. After graduation the Rev. Rose continued to feel that the work at LeRoy should go on, and so, without a penny of salary being offered by anyone, he and Mrs. Rose came to live at LeRoy with a determination to carry on the work, so much needed there. The result has been a wonderful service God upon their work. On September 17 the work was organized with Rev. James E. Rose as pastor, Clyde Lane, Richard, Price and Bernard Duson as deacons, Miss Cresswell, Stevenson as clerk, and Lewis Cresswell as treasurer. The Second Baptist Church of LeRoy is the only colored organization of the Genesee. Baptist Association. The council put its stamp of approval upon the work, and of the Second Baptist Church of LeRoy takes its place beside the other churches of New York State to do battle for the Lord. MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. A roast ox and barbecue was held at Columbia Park, Middletown, Orange County, New York, on Thursday, October 12 for the purpose of bringing together the people of Orange County. The object of the meeting was the organizing of the coloured United Welfaer League of Orange County, New York. A large delegation from Hillburn, Rockland County, was present. After dinner was served the meeting was called to order by the Rev. J. Edward Nicholes of Goshen, N. Y. After speeches were rendered by the committee the League was organized with the following officers: The Rev. J. Edward Nicholes of Goshen)-president; the Rev. G. L. Blake of Port Jervis, N. Y. first vice-president; David B. Wheeler of Warwick, N. Y., second vice-president; Edward Mines of Goshen, N. Y., third vice-president; Richard Hammond of Hillburn, N. Y., fourth vice-president; T. C. Demond of Port Jervis, secretary; Mina Mineray Byard of Goshen, corresponding secretary; Miss-Theresa Barto of Chester, N. Y., treasurer. The object of the league will be to work along moral, social and civic lines to reach the vast majority of the race who are not reached by the church, as well as those of the church who-care-to-join in the good movement. There were nearly one hundred members enrolled. The next meeting will be held at Chester, N. Y. Tuesday, October 31, at 2 p.m. All are invited to be present. Free lunch will be served at the chapel. POUGHMERIS, N. Y.—The feature of the evening service at the Smith Street A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday was an illustrated sermon to the Daughters of Ruth, which was well attended. The funeral of Roy Jackson DuBois was held from the Smith Street A. M. E. Zion Church Tuesday afternoon. Pastor Van Buren delivered the sermon. The boy scouts attended in a body and the junior choir sang. Next Tuesday evening a photo-play will be given at Uber under auspices of Club 4, Mrs. Kate Chapman, captain, entitled: "Shadows Great City." Sabbath school children with the Sunday school tickets admitted free. Mme. Patterson has opened the ton-serial parlors at 469 Main St., formerly L. Dixon's place. The colored teams of Poughkeepsie and Newburgh played a game on Columbus Day. The Poughkeepsie team was defeated by a score of 9 to 3. There is some talk of forming a league between West Point, Newburgh, Middletown, Poughkeepsie and Kingston. Information can be had by writing Clifton Pinkney at the Nelson House. Mr. and Mrs. S. Thomas have the sympathy of friends in the loss of their second oldest daughter, Blanche, who suddenly Saturday morning from diphthalmic cement in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery was morning, the Rev. C. S. Fariess officiated. Mr. C. S. Fariess returned Saturday from Washington, D. C., and Philadelphia. She attended the St. Luke's National Grand in Camden, N. J. Mrs. M. J. Colden, who attended the St. Luke's National Grand, returned Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Payton Washington, 18 East Mansion street, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on October 12. Those present were the Rev. C. S. Fariess, the Rev. A. Farmer and wife, Mrs. Towles, Mrs. O. Twyman, Mrs. H. Mayfield, Mrs. H. Francis, Mrs. G. W. Hays, Mrs. N. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Mrs. G. McGill, Mrs. W. Deyo, Mrs. R. W. Ellis, Mrs. W. Hardy, Miss Deyo, Mrs. C. Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Mro, Mrs. M. and Mrs. R. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Tanner, Mrs. M. C. Calloway, Mrs. W. Parker, Mrs. M. L. Ellis, Mrs. L. Richards, Mrs. R. Hardy*Miss M. Thomas, Mrs. R. Recory, W. Green, M. Banswell, Mr. Deley, Mr. Robinson. They were the recipients of a number of useful and beautiful presents. Sunday services were well attended at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The pastor, the Rev. Chas. S. Fariess. Agricultural and Technical College adminited by the Government of North Carolina and of the U. N. F. Twenty-third Annual Society. TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 1916 Bacheler of Science in Agriculture and Mechanics. Catalog or other information address DUDLEY, President, Greensboro, N. C. LE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING. System taught where pupils can cut all the y tape measure. Employment given to those main in Asheville. Correspondence, Course free weeks. The Negro Agricultural and Technical College Controlled and Maintained by the Government of North Carolina and of the U. S. F. Open All the Year. Twenty-third Annual Session. FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 1916 Courses leading to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Mechanics. For Culinary or other information-addres JAMES B. BUDLEY, President, Greensboro, N. C. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING. New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Principal. 39½ Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N. C. Formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y. MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y preached. At 3 p. m. Sunday school, B. Y. P. U. at 4 p. m. and at 7 45 p. m. Prof. W. J. Ellis preached and conducted evangelistic services. Two cases for ward for prayer. The meeting will continue all the week. The Rev. H. Porter will preach on Sunday. The Rev. Chas. S. Farina preached Sunday at 3 p. m. at the Ebenezer Baptist t church, Newburgh, N. Y. the Rev. McDaniels, pastor, and at 8 p. m. at the Centennial Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, King, N. Y. the congregation being the Sunday of the pastor, the Rev. H. Spencer, and son. AUBURN, N. Y.—Mrs. John Banks and Mrs. Mont Pleasant are on the grounds of the Elizabeth Dale, matron of the Harriet Tabuban House, devoted to four-course dinner. The burglar and those present besides the burglar and seven inmates of the Home were Mrs. and Mrs. Philip Pryor and Mrs. Daniel Allison and Mrs. E. P. Cannon Miss Mabel Cannon of Rome, N. Y. was the over-Sunday guest of children in this city. Mr. and Mrs. D. Allison, formerly of Watkins, will make their future home on the Tubman Home premise. This will occupy the Buck cottage. Miss Virginia, Kennedy has left this city to make her home in Detroit, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Logan, Moores. Johnson and Lyndon H. Caldwell and Miles Johnson of Syracuse meted here Sunday and called on friends. T. W. Hawkins, of the O. K. Real Estate firm of New Haven, Conn., visited Rev. Fonvielle last week. The annual harvest home festival begins October 25, continuing for three nights at Zion Church; October 29 will be mobilization day at Zion Church. All members and friends are urgently requested to be present at one or both of the sessions. The board of lady managers of the Tulsa Home hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. E. P. Cooper, October 11. Mrs. D. Diggs was added to the local board. The Rev. Roger Singh of Chicago, Ill., occupied the pulpit at Zion Church Sunday, October 15. He is the guest of Wm. Freeman and family. Miss Mary Baker rendered a piano solo and Master Wheeler Caxter gave a reading at the regular weekly historical at the grammar school. Walter Scott is confined at the City Hospital with a severe attack of appendicitis. Miss Alice Lucas is confined to her home with an attack of neuralgia. Mrs. Wm. Dorsey and Miss Edna attended the wedding of Miss A. Turner and Everett Jordan of New York City at Geneva on Saturday last. The Household of Ruth and G. U. O. O. F. will give a Halloween party at Malta Hall on October 31. NORWICH, M. L. Norwich, N. Y.-Rev. G. W. Owley preached a powerful serman, subject "There is no death." Sunday, School has taken on fervor since its opening last Sunday. Mrs. C. L. Van Camp has returned to her home on Fair street and is convulsing nicely. The supper given by the Men's Club was well attended and a financial success. The missionary society gave a ten cent tea at Mrs. R. Tonissant's on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Samuel Pertilla, who underwent an operation last week is doing nicely. Mrs. Thompson of Buffalo has been visiting her sisters; Mrs. Holdredge and Mrs. Pertilla. Mrs. Evelyn Tate is suffering from a severe cold. The Tuesday Night Society Club met at Mrs. Jackson's and will be entertained by Mrs. Evelyn Tate. PERTH AMBOY, N. I PERTH AMPOY, N. J.-Mrs. Linora Drayton, 313 54th street, spent Sunday at Rest-a-while Bungalow, Fayette street. The fifth anniversary of the D. R. C. Women's Club, last Thursday evening at Washington Hall, was quite a success financially and socially. Miss Violet Rainey, accompanied by Mrs. Webb of New York City, were visitors of the D. R. C. reception and guests of Mrs. W. Jackson. Mrs. Stewart and friends of Roselle Park were visitors at the reception and guests at Rest-a-while Bungalow. RED BANK. N. J Ron Bank, N. J—Mrs. Martinez G. Knowles, Jr., and little daughters, Cecily and Emily, have returned to Williambridge, N. Y., after spending three months and a half with Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Knowles, Sr., at Red Bank, N. J. A few weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Knowles, Sr., and Miss M. Addie Knowles had Mrs. W. H. Brooks, wife of Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's Church, New York, their guests for a few days. --- Address all letters and make all checks and orders payable to THE NEW YORK Subscriptions by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR.....$1.86 ONE DINNER.....1.86 THREE MONTHS.....1.86 LINGLE COPY.....4.0 TO CANADA FOR ONE YEAR.....2.00 TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES, ONE YEAR.....3.80 In sending manuscripts for publication, hintly enclose stamps for possible rejection. To insure publication in the current issue, correspondence must be in THE AGE Office not later than Tuesday. Advertising will be received in THE AGE Office not later than Wednesday. 10 a.m. of each week. THURSDAY; OCT. 19, 1916 MR. JOHNSON WINS. PRIZE. It is with no little pleasure and pride that we reproduce elsewhere in this issue an article published in Wednesday's Philadelphia Public Ledger on "Why Charles E. Hughes Should Be Elected," written by James Weldon Johnson, a member of the editorial staff of THE AGE. Mr. Johnson's well-written literary contribution won third prize, $200 being the financial consideration involved. The prize editorial contest was conducted by the Public Ledger and open to all editorial and magazine writers in the United States. Six prizes were offered, three for the best editorials espousing Mr. Hughes' cause and three for the best in support of Mr. Wilson. The selection of articles on "Why Charles E. Hughes Should Be Elected" was made under the direction of the National Republican Committee. To win recognition in a contest participated in by eight-hundred trained writers is nothing short of an achievement, and Mr. Johnson has signally distinguished himself, THE AGE and his race. His accomplishment is another body blow to the arguments of some that the colored man's brain is inferior to the white man's. It would be absurd to pit a colored man of untrained mind against a white man with a trained mind for honors in a contest in which brains were to prominently figure, and vice versa. However, Mr. Johnson has shown what a Negro with a cultivated mentality can do. THE AGE, for a number of years, has claimed the best editorial staff ever collected in Negro journalism. This is no idle boast. Its leading writers are not "good colored newspapermen," but good newspapermen who have measured arms with the best journalists in the country and won recognition. They write well and interestingly on subjects of general concern as well as matters affecting the Negro. Such a man is Charles Evans Hughes. His whole public career is a record of serene courage, sincere convictions and straightforward action. No one can doubt his meaning or intention when he says concerning the Adamson Bill, "If I were President I would not yield to force whether put forth by capital or labor or any other agency—I would rather stand on that principle and be defeated than yield one jot or tittle to get into office." No intellectual sleight-of-hand in those words. The truth and earnestness behind them can be felt. To us it is gratifying that the public — colored and white — is gradually waking up to this fact. In winning third prize in the editorial contest conducted by the Public Ledger, James W. Johnson gives Negro journalism a big boost. THE SLEEPING ELEVATOR BOY. A few evenings ago, a member of The Age staff attended a conference with white friends where matters of interest to the Negro's welfare were discussed. The conference took place in an apartment house located in a fashionable section of New York City. Colored elevator boys are employed. A few minutes past ten o'clock the conference ended, and The Age representative departed for home. He had not gone far, however, before he found his progress somewhat impeded. Although he rang several times to attract the attention of the elevator boy no elevator hove in sight, so thinking that the apartment house's carrier of passengers had closed down for the night a knowing how to secure peace with honor. I want to see America prepared for every emergency, alert, efficient, going forward in the front rank in the new era of competition among the nations." We shall have such an America under Charles E. Hughes; such an America under Woodrow Wilson is an impossibility. CHARLES EVANS HUGHES ON HUMAN RIGHTS. In the issue of The Age following the nomination of Mr. Hughes at Chicago, we met the query, "How does Hughes stand toward the Negro"? which was being asked by many colored voters throughout the country, by calling attention to Mr. Hughes' attitude while a member of the Supreme Court. We pointed out that the recent series of favorable decisions on the civil and political status of the Negro made by the Court began with Mr. Hughes' presence on the Supreme bench. Th first of these was in the Alabama Peonage case. Mr. Hughes wrote the decision, and did so in language that gave new life to the Thirteenth Amendment. The Alabama Peonage case was followed by the Oklahoma and Maryland Suffrage cases and the Oklahoma "Jim Crow" case. The fact that this series of decisions began with Mr. Hughes' presence on the Supreme Court bench and that he was on the right side in each decision, is more than a mere coincidence. Of course, Mr. Hughes will not refer to anything in his record as a Supreme Court Justice to advance his presidential candidacy, but no colored man who reads these decisions can have any doubt as to where Hughes stands on the civil and political rights of the Negro. What a contrast between Mr. Hughes' stand on human rights and President Wilson's. One is backed up by effective acts while the other is backed up only by empty words. President Wilson talks as fluently about "humanity" as patent medicine fakir talks about his remedy. He has ordained American commercial travellers to go throughout the world and preach "liberty," "justice" and "the principles of humanity." He has been concerned about the condition of the peons of Mexico, about securing for them their political rights. Yet, not in his whole life, especially the part of it spent in the White House, has he uttered one word or done one act to better the condition of the millions of loyal colored American citizens or even to encourage them in their own efforts to better that condition. On the contrary, he has plainly shown that he is against them. It is a regrettable fact that we are compelled as a race to take up such an issue as this. We ought to be in the position as American citizens to be concerned only about the general issues that affect the country as a whole. But this issue is forced upon us. It is impossible for us to do anything but accept it and govern our votes accordingly. A Sunday magazine section of one of the daily papers recently contained an article about F. D. Underwood, president of the Eric Railroad, or, as he is familiarly known to the men on the Erie, "F. D." The article gives an account of Mr. Underwood's humble beginnings. He started in the railroad business as a brakeman and has risen to be the president of an important railroad at a salary of $50,000 a year. He became the friend of and a co-worker with such men as James J. Hill and the elder J. Pierpont Morgan. When "F. D." became the head of the Erie, the road was in a dilapidated condition, both financially and materially. It was associated in the mind of the public with the stock manipulations of the Drews and the Goulds and the Jim Fisks. There still hung over it the gloom of Black Friday. Furthermore, it was a joke. Newspaper paragraphers and comic poets helped to earn their living by writing funny lines about it. There was not a vaudeville actor who did not have in his repertory some quip about the wheezy engines and the slow trains on the Erie. "F. D." has changed all of this. By his good management, the Erie Railroad has been regenerated. This sketch of "F. D.'s" life is fascinatingly interesting, as is the life of every man who by his own force of character and his ability works himself up from the bottom to the top; but to us, the not least interesting thing in F. D. Underwood's career is the fact that his full name is Frederick Doulass Underwood. Enclosed please find check for $200, the amount of the third prize in the Public Ledger's Editorial Contest on the Republican side, which was awarded to you by the judges. Dr. Talcott Williams, head of the Pulitzer School of Journalism of Columbia University, when informed of the success of James Weldon Johnson in the Public Ledger Editorial Contest, wrote to the editor of the paper the following letter: 10. The Editor Sir—I have known James Weldon Johnson as an editorial writer on The New York Age for the last year or more, where his work seemed to me to be remarkable, and I wrote him as much last March. NOTE: The following is the editorial by our Mr. Johnson that won the third prize of Two Hundred Dollars in the Philadelphia "Public Ledger" contest for the best editorial on "Why Charles E. Hughes Should Be Elected." We reproduce it from the "Public Ledger" of October 18—EDITOR. The vital consideration before the country in the coming presidential election is in some degree a question of choice between the policies of the two great parties, but in an overwhelming degree it is a question of choice between the personalities of the candidates of the two great parties; it is a question of choice between the man, Charles E. Hughes, and the man, Woodrow Wilson. This anomalous condition has been forced on the country by Woodrow Wilson. He has made his own unfitness for the Presidency a greater issue than the unfitness of his party to be continued in power. This he has done by acts inexcusable in the head of a nation. There are partisans of the President who point to his program of legislation, claiming that it more than overbalances all his shortcomings. But even if it is granted that Mr. Wilson should receive exclusive credit for whatever constructive legislation Congress has passed in the last three and a half years, the claim of those partisans would not necessarily hold good. Mr. Wilson's shortcomings are not the kind that can be overbalanced. A man might become the president of a bank, and by his industry and his ability as a financier build it up into a great and prosperous institution. He may smoke or swear or drink or refuse to join the church, and still be a good bank president; but if he embezzles one dollar of the funds entrusted to him he at once and forever establishes his unfitness for such a position, regardless of what his other qualifications and virtues might be. Mr. Wilson has demonstrated his unfitness to be President of the United States; notwithstanding what his abilities and achievements may be. No man of timidity, of indecision, of inaction, and of cowardice is fit to be the head of a great nation, no matter how learned on virtuous or eloquent he may be. As well make such a man the captain of a ship. Such a man at the head of affairs constantly places the state in danger and his influence saps at the very thing that makes a group of people into a nation. President Wilson has shown that these are ingrained traits of his character; and he has brought us the danger and wrought us the harm. His partisans declare that he kept us out of war. In truth, no country has sought a fight with us, but these traits of Mr. Wilson's character have more than once brought us to the brink of war, in the case of Mexico, backed us over into a petty and dishonorable war. But greater than the danger has been the harm. The very fact that a considerable number of American citizens are not ashamed to proclaim openly their thanks that timidity and cowardice on the part of the President kept the country out of war is proof of the emasculating influence the administration of Woodrow Wilson has had on the nation. A few more administrations like the present, and the United States would cease to be a nation worthy of the name. But timidity, indecision, inaction and cowardice are not the only traits of character that make Woodrow Wilson unfit for the Presidency of the United States. In nearly everything that he says or writes or does there is revealed a profusion, a smoothness, a shiftiness, a lack of simple directness, a sense of calculation, a flavor of opportunism that make it difficult to believe in his sincerity. There is always the impression that he is not going straight and clean to his object. And even when he appears to be going straight and clean, there is the impression that the object he seems to be going at is not the main object in his mind. Who can escape the conviction that Mr. Wilson is at heart a pacifist who for policy's sake has masqueraded as an advocate of preparedness? Or that he is at heart an anti-suffragist who for policy's sake speaks fair words to the women? These traits of character are entirely at variance with American ideals. The people of this country want to feel that they have in the White House a man whose actions are not governed by cowardice and covered up by hypocrisy. They want a man who speaks right out, who says what he means and means what he says and acts accordingly. The Non-Partisan League for Good Government asks: "Must the Greatest State Have the Worst Government?" We answer NO; it should have the best! Gov. Whitman and his associates have given the people one of the best administrations in the history of the State. Popular government requires the re-election of the entire Republican State ticket. Non-partisauship has always spelled democracy. Vote the straight Republican ticket. Charles E. Hughes fits the true and traditional American ideal of what a President should be. He is the man/that the country stands in need of now, and the man the country will stand more-in need of in the critical years to follow. The United States is to-day nationally sick. More than anything else, it needs the national spirit revitalized, the national consciousness reawakened. That is what Mr. Hughes means when he says: "I want to see America firm in insistence upon her just rights with the ideals of peace, but HOT SPRINGS VA Hot STRINGS, VA.—Mrs. Walter Manly, of New York, arrived Monday to spend a few days with her husband, stopping at the Curry Cottage. Mr. Manly will return with his wife on a journey from the fourth floor to the street was taken by foot. Upon reaching the first floor the following spectacle met the gaze of the newspaper man: The elevator boy (although he seemed to be very much out of his teens) was fast asleep! There was no doubt about him being in the arms of Morpheus, for he was snoring loudly. For a pillow he was using a part of the telephone switchboard. How many would-be-passengers found themselves partially marooned on the top floors of the apartment house and were forced to walk down is a matter for conjecture. There are hundreds of young colored men employed as elevator boys in New York apartment houses. But in this era of keen competition the number will not be so large this time next year if others are doing as the one we have in mind. Should white elevator boys take the place of colored elevator boys in this particular apartment house the cry would be set up that the superintendent was prejudiced to colored help. And if he was, could he be justly blamed? Young colored men, some years ago colored barbers had the best white trade in New York, and colored waiters were employed in many of the city's leading eating places. You don't see them now. Find out the reason! visit to their friends. They will also go to Downington, Pa., to see their son, who is in school there. Miss Emma Johnson, of Baltimore, Wallace Edward of Atlantic City, Mrs. G. H. Ryd and Mrs. M. W. Willis, of Fincastle, Va., are among the recent' arrivals. Miss Alberta Starks is on the sick list. Mrs. C. W. Wright, St. was called to Farmville, Va., last week to the bed side of her sick son, S. D. Saunders, who was considered dangerously ill. Fitzgerald Leach, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is one of the many men who has been called to the sick bed of their wives lately. Mrs. Malinda Nelson tendered Miss Mary Ware a reception on Monday evening, October 9, before her leaving for home. An enjoyable evening was spent by all who attended. After spending the summer at Hot Springs, B. F. Thompson and J. H. Rucker, bass and bariton members, respectively of the Hot Springs Harmony Quartet, last left week to resume their duties in the school room of their home county, Bototourt. Mr. Rucker will teach at Lignite, while Mr. Thompson is principal at the Glen Will LEDGER Prince Square Delphia October the sixteenth 1916 $200, the amount of the third prize contest on the Republican side, which er and Mr. Cyrus H. K. Curtis, its satulations on your success. (Yours very truly, named) JOHN J. SPURGEON. the Pulitzer School of Journalism armed of the success of James Wel- er Editorial Contest, wrote to the letter: New York, October 17. ger: Don Johnson as an editorial writer last year or more, where his work I wrote him as much last March The following open letter has been issued by the members of the Colored Advisory Committee to the Republican National Committee, urging colored voters throughout the country to support Charles Evans Hughes for president at the polls in November: The Committee of Colored Citizens selected from the country as large as advisory. to the Republican National Committee having met this day in New York City and desiring to express to the colored voters of the country the necessity for supporting the Republican Party candidates for President, Vice-President, Senate and House of Representatives addresses this letter to the 700,000 colored voters and the thousands of potential voters whose duty it is to register in order that they may perform their duty to the country in this national crisis. This is the Presidential year. The time has come to hold the Wilson Administration and the Democratic Party to a "strict accountability." Are you ready for the fight? Or do you desire four years more of what the New York World calls the "Jim. Crow Government at Washington?" No campaign since that for the second election of Abramh Lincoln has been more vital to the liberty and happiness of the 10,000,000 of colored citizens than is the present campaign for the election of Charles Evans Hughes for President, and a Republican Congress. Four years ago a considerable number of the race helped elect a Democratic President. This was done under fair promises of just treatment "not grudgingly given but in generous fashion." The result has shown the experiment to have been the utmost political folly and race-suicide and has shown that the Democratic Party cannot be trusted to deal fairly with our race in this country. The votes of the men of color for the Democratic candidates for President were obtained by fine phrases and false pretenses. No sooner had the Democratic Administration come into power than Mr. Wilson and his advisors entered upon a policy to eliminate all colored citizens from representation in the Federal Government. The offices of Assistant Attorney General, Reporter of Deeds, Register of the U. S. Treasury, Auditor of the Navy, Minister to Haiti, Collectorships of Integral Revenue in New York, Florida and Hawaii were vacated and filled by white Democrats. There were no "deserving colored" Democrats—to be found in the country. Not only did the Administration proceed to demote in and eliminate the Negro from the Civil Service of the United States by scores, and to segregate those remaining in the service, but also to make impossible further appointments by requiring the race of the applicant to be shown by his photograph. The reason assigned by the Administration for its policies has been that "Southern people would not stand for Presidential appointments of Negroes to office" and "that segregation was for the benefit of humanity." The fight" Mexico, but did not hesitate to ton School. Mrs. Jessie Royall, of New York, is expected to make her mother, Mrs. Nelson, a visit in the near future. We await with pleasure her arrival. Mrs. Clarence Wright, Jr. left last Friday evening for New York City to join her husband. They are expected to remain in the Metropolis for the winter. Prof. W. R. Watkins was called home to Lynchburg, Va., on account of the illness of his wife. We wish for her a speedy recovery. PHILADELPHIA. PA. PHILADELPHIA, PA.—William Frame, 20 years old, of 762 North 46th street, was caught under a ton of rubbish when the wagon he was driving overturned, at a dump near 54th street and Florence streets on Monday. He backed his wagon to a twenty-foot embankment and the rear wheels slipped over. Frame was suffocated before he could be dug out. He was rushed to the West Philadelphia Homeopathic Hospital, where physicians pronounced him dead. Clayburne Jones, of 1403 Naudain street, with his family, were entertaining company when the party wall between the house and the next door collapsed and gave them a bad scar. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. M. Wood were injured by falling bricks. No. 1401, occupied by Henry Craig and family was not injured. George Physic. 881 North Opal street, was appointed on Monday an assistant and a messenger at the United States mint, 16th and Spring Garden street. Mrs. Emma R Dewitt. Bristol, Pa., shipped the first chrysanthemums of this season to the Philadelphia market. Central Presbyterian Church, Lambard street, near 10th, elected the following to serve a board of trustees for the ensuing year: James H. Irvin, Horace F. Owens, Jasper I. Brown, Jacob Richardson, W. C. Young, William M. Salter, J. D. Jones, Dr. Eugene Hinson, Cris J. Perry. R. C. Harris, a resident of Camden, N. J., was struck by a shifting engine on Washington avenue, this city, and had his right leg and the toes of his left foot cut off. Mr. Harris was the head bellman of the Homestead Hotel, of Hot Springs, Va. The accident occurred as Mr. Harris was crossing the avenue. When he was taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital it was found necessary to amputate both his legs. He is in a serious condition. His wife has been at his bedside since the accident. SCRANTON PA SCRANTON PA- Rev. G. W. Williams has been returned as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church for another year. On Sunday he occupied the pulpit both morning and evening, preaching two scholarly sermons. The Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Williams have returned from the annual conference, which convened in Wilkes-Barre, October 4-9. Mrs. R Harrison and daughter, Ruth, have returned from a two-weeks' visit in Philadelphia. On Tuesday evening, October 10 Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dorsey entertained the following at 6 o'clock dinner: The Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Williams, Scranton, the Rev. and Mrs. C. A. McGee, Pittsburgh, the Rev. Mr. Jones Chicago, The Rev. C. A. McGee, of Pittsburgh, delivered a soustirring sermon to a large courge fight" Mexico, but did not relitate to conquer the Black Republics of Haiti and Santo Domingo, and has practically established protectorates over them. There was one policy of international justice for Mexico and another one toward the Negro Republic to the south of us. The President has expressed himself as in sympathy with the "conquered men and women of Mexico," but has found no words of sympathy for the colored citizens of America. "The New President" does not include the Negro. "Humanity," for which the President has expressed such great love, does not include the colored race. The President said is a notable address that "the man we seeks to divide man from man, goes from group, and interest from interest is striking at the very heart of America." No man has done so much more emancipation to so separate and divide the Nation into groups, and to enumerate the colored race as a representative group of Americans as has the President himself. Colored men, we must arise! Those who vote and those entitled to must strike for their liberties. This is a campaign for the restoration of the rights, privileges and immortality that we have heretofore enjoyed under the Republican Administration of the National Government. Four years more of President Wilson will win our complete elimination from American politics. We submit that the man who is ready to die for his country at Carrissal is fit to serve his country at Washington; and that the man who is fit to be buried in the National Cemetery at Arlington is fit to serve his country in the Capitol of the Nation. The Republican candidate for President, Charles Evans Hughes, has shown himself to be a man of highest character and of absolute sincerity in his devotion to the cause of liberty, justice and humanity, and when he is elected President of the United States we may confidently expect from him a square deal and complete protection in all our sacred rights in citizens, and the full enjoyment of the opportunities to which we are just entitled, under the Constitution and Laws of our Country: SIGNED- SIGNED Charles W. Anderson of New York Fern R. Moore of New York William Oscar Pagne of New York Andrew F. Stevens of Pennsylvania W. Jinstin Carter of Pennsylvania Charles W. Stevens of New York William P. Bahney of Ohio William H. Lewis of Massachusetts W. C. Matthews of Massachusetts Richard M. Bolden of New York Joseph L. Gilchrist Stewart of New York Harry G. Tulliver of Connecticut Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon of Maryland Harry C. Cummings of Maryland Charles C. Delaware Philip Waters of West Virginia Whittled McKinley of District of Columbia James A. Cobb of District of Columbia Charles Pickett of District of Columbia R. Church. Jr. of Tennessee, J. C. Napler of Tennessee, A. A. Felding of Tennessee, Henry F. George, George, Perry W. Howard of Minnesota, Joseph E. Lee of Florida WHAT MR. HUGHES THINKS "I honor any man who aspires public office as an opportunity to serve the public. It is an honor able ambition to hold political office, but it is a most dishonorable thing to attempt to achieve office by intrigue." . . . "We don't want any lynch law in this country. We don't want any lynch law in criticism. We don't want any lynch law in newspapers. We don't want any lynch law or the spirit that manifests itself in lynch law anywhere." "I desire to see the Government at Albany, solely in the interests of the people of the State and in the interests of all the people of the State. I stand for equality before the law. I stand ever against unjust discrimination against any man on account of his color, or on account of his race or on account of anything." tion on Monday evening, October 9. On Tuesday evening the Rev Mr. Jones, of Chicago, delivered an inspiring sermon after which Mrs. McGee of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Brooks of Washington, Pa., gave short addresses to the missionary ladies. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. Thompson who have been visiting Mrs. Williams mother, Mrs. Hill, and relatives have returned to their home in Elmira, N.Y. Mrs. Tohwan entertained some friends last Monday evening in house of Mr. Thompson, of Wilmington Del. Ralph Blackhair, of Patterson was the guest of Miss Amy Dorsey Monday evening. Homer Dawson, of New York, has returned to Seranat for an indefinite time. Mrs. G. W. Williams has charge of the Hallowees social to be given at Bebel Church Tuesday, October 31. Mrs. Nora Brown, of Wilkes-Barre, and her guests, the Misses Dawson, of Altoona, were visitors in Seranat last week. Edward Overton, of Bellevue, is making arrangements to present a Christmas cantata. BIRMINGHAM ALA BIRMINGHAM, ALA. BIRMINGHAM, A. B. Bishop, A. P. Cumplers, accompanied by Dr. J. K. Wallace, the Rev. Frank W. Williams, the Rev. R. M. Davis, the Rev. Charles Coleman, B. H. Hogan, and Prof. W. J. Echols met the Queen and Crescent Express and visited Bishop W. P. Therkield in his private car on Monday evening. Dr. A. M. Brown was called to the bedside of his father, W. S. Brown, Sr. of Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday evening. Mr. Brown is 44 years of age and suffered an attack of pneumonia. Dr. J. R. Bish, of the Knights of Pothias, with the assistance of Mrs. Carrie B. Tuggle, of Tuggle Institute, have plans which will soon cause the formation of a "Blow Score" division in the Pythian Juvenile Department. When you are in Birmingham and want the New York Age stay at Frank Jones' Ice Cream Parlor, 1924th avenue. ERSEY CITY CHURCH INSTALLS NEW PASTOR JERSEY CITY, N. J.—The installation services of the Rev. Robert C. Judd, as pastor of the Salem Baptist Church were largely attended. Several of the leading Baptist ministers took church. The financial activities of the church are directed toward raising funds for the new meeting house. The fall rally for this purpose will be held on Sunday, November 19. The membership has been divided into companies of fifteen persons, with a leader joined. The teachers will give an entertainment on November 23. An excellent program was rendered at the Literary Society at 4 p. m. Harold Ellis had charge. Piano solo, Mrs. M. Bolden; vocal solos, Miss Theresa The Presbytery of New York will install Dr. Hyder as pastor of St. James Church on Thursday, October 19. N. Y. At Hosie Falls, N. Y., they appeared on a program of the Women's Society (white), which met to discuss Negro conditions in the South. The Presbytery of New York will install Dr. Hyder as pastor of St. James Church on Thursday, October 19. First Street Church. At the First Street Memorial First A. M. R. Elen Church Sunday at 10.45, the pastor filled the pupil, meeting his text from 119th Psalm, "The Pilgrim's Pathway." His service was full of spiritual food. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. part. Special services began Monday October 9, with a sermon by the Rev. J. H. Thornton, pastor, Angelic Baptist Church, Bayonne, N. J. and continued through the week as follows: Tuesday night, sermon by the Rev. W. S. Smith, pastor Monumental Baptist Church, this city. Wednesday night, sermon by the Rev. Wm. M. Moss, pastor Concord Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N. Y. Thursday night, sermon by the Rev. E. W. Lipscomb, pastor St. Phillips Baptist Church, Port Richmond, N. Y. Friday night, sermon by the Rev. A. K. Morris, pastor Bergen Baptist Church, Jersey City, N. J. Sunday morning the new pastor preached: At 3 p. m. the installation sermon was preached by the Rev. A. Clayton Powell, pastor Abyssinian Baptist "Church," New York City. At the close of the sermon the following program was carried out: Installation prayer, the Rev. J. C. Butler, pastor Bethsica Baptist Church; charge to the pastor, the Rev. W. S. Smith; charge to the church, the Rev. R. D. Wynn, pastor Bethany Baptist Church, Newark, N. J.; the hand of fellowship, the Rev. A. T. Johnson. At the evening service the Rev. R. A. Motley told of the "Early Struggles of Salem Baptist Church," and then the clubs and auxiliaries of the church were represented by speakers as follows: The B. Y. P. U. Mr. Howell; the Sunday school, Joseph Johnson; the Naomi Circle, Mrs. Mary Jackson; the Men's Vicarious Club, Mr. Talbert; the trustee board, Thomas Lomax; the Willing Workers, Mrs. Watkins; the deacon board, Mr. Belew; the Rev. Dr. Freeman, of the Presbyterian Church, extended greetings. George Johnson, of Newark, played a violin solo. The sermons and addresses were all able and eloquent, and at times the church was packed to overflowing. The music was high-class and was the subject of much favorable comment. The Salew Baptist Church has in its membership some of Jersey City's leading citizens and many believe that the church is now entering upon an era of peace and prosperity. The new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Judkins, comes from Montgomery, Ala., where he was pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church for eleven years. The installation services closed Monday night with a reception to the pastor and his family. Letters were read from distinguished ministers and laymen throughout the country and the occasion was a joyous one. Concord Church Anniversary. With the delivery of two highly interesting and instructive sermons to large audiences last Sunday the Rev. PETER H. Dr William M. M.oss completed his sixth year as pastor of the Concord Baptist Church. Dr. Moss selected his text from the gospel by Matthew 20:5. "This is the age of golden opportunity for our race to do its best work," he said. At the night service, when Dr. Moss delivered his annual address, members of the deacon board occupied seats on the toitrum with the pastor. The trustee, Sunday school superintendent and church clerk had seats on the lower platform, while the deaconsesses and members of the Young, Men's League filled the pews immediately in front of the pulpit. Dr. Moss' evening sermon was based on the words found in Romans 12:5. In his discourse he reviewed the activities of the various church organizations during the year and pointed out how they may do larger work the coming year. During Dr. Moss' pastorate at Concord the past six years over six hundred persons have united with the church. The financial activities of the church are directed toward raising funds for the new meeting house. The fall rally for this purpose will be held on Sunday, November 19. The membership has been divided into companies of fifteen persons, with a leader to enlist the interest of each member in raising funds to be reported at the rally. The church is well pleased with the pastor's leadership and harmony and peace prevails throughout the membership. The evening collection of $50 Sunday was given to the pastor, besides other tokens of esteem from the Young Men's League, the Floral Club, the Easter Bell Club and other organizations. A Unique Celebration in Osinning Osinning, N. Y.—On Sunday, October 15, the Rev. H. E. Duers celebrated the seventieth anniversary of his birth, the forty-ninth birthday of his son, W. H. Duers, the fifth year of his pastorate at Osinning of the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church of which he is founder and builder. Indeed the religious life of the colored people of Osinning dates from the advent of Mr. Duers in that village about twenty- six years ago. The people evidenced their appreciation of the reverend's labor by a hearty co-operation in the different exercises of the day. The Rev. C. S. Faries, a life-long friend and schoolmate, preached a eulogistic sermon at night and dwelt feelingly on the Christian fellowship that has lasted so long between him and the Rev. Mr. Duers. During the day a dinner and collation was served at the residence, 58 Dursten avenue, at which Mrs. Duers and Annie Garris of Windor, N. C., were hostesses. Among the out-of-town friends and relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Webb of New York, Mr. Toussaint, L. O. Duers, Miss Beatrice Wilson of New York City, Mrs. Fanny Williams of Newark, Mrs. Alice Hall and the Misses Antonios of Jersey City, Mrs. Rosa Bollings of Yonkers, Col. Singleton, the Rev. James Scott and the Rev. Mr. Hughes of Peekskill and the Rev. C. S. Farless of Poughkeepsie. The Rev. Mr. Duers says he spent the happiest day of his life among his friends and with his son and grandson. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES Mother Zion Church. Last Sunday was observed, as Sunday School Day at Mother Zlon. Dr. Brown prescribed a special sermon at 11 a.m. to superintendent teachers and parents. The following Sunday schools were represented: St. Marks, Metropolitan Baptist, Bethel, Rush Memorial and Salem, Horbert L. Smith addressed the Sunday school at 2.30 p.m. Lyceum and Christian Endeavor meetings were held at the usual hours. "Walking with God" was the pastor's evening theme. The following users joined the church: Martha Forrest, Georgia Harris, Samuel Martin, Hattle Morgan, Hattle Newby, Grace Rhodes, Marile St. Odre, Edna Wilkerson. A number of visitors were in the audience last Sunday morning, among whom were J. O. Thomas, principal of Vorheese Normal and Industrial School, Denmark, S. C. and Dr. Jasper Phillips of Nashville, Tenn. Thursday, evening, October 19, marks the date of Joseph H. Douglas' violin recital at Mother Zlon. Mr. Douglas will be assisted by Mme. Lula Robinson Jones, soprano. Friday evening, October 20, fourth annual pound party by the members and friends of the church to the pastor and Mrs. Brown. Dr. Brown's theme for Sunday, October 22, will be "Fading Leaves." Mme. Lula Robinson Jones will sing. At 3.30 p. m. sermon to the N. Y. Patrisharle No. 2, G. U. O. O. F.; at 8 p. m. sermon to Eureka Lodge, No. 8192, G. U. O. O. F., by the pastor. Monday evening, October 23, turkey dinner and convert by Class No. 6. Tuesday evening, October 24, dinner will be served by the Fonderson sisters for the benefit of Classes Nos. 3 and 8. Wednesday evening, October 25, drama, "Little Folks from Dreamhand," under the direction of Mrs. Lillian Shemo, for the benefit of Class No. 1. Thursday evening, October 26, fourth annual reception of the Young Women's Guild at the residence of Mrs. Bowle. 155 West 131st street; also a house party at the residence of Mrs. Alice Wells. 61 West 133d street. Frida evening, October 27, lecture by Chief Manitowog, Indian Chief. Counselor Edmund Hill of Washington, D. C., brother of Mrs. J. W. Brown, is a guest this week at the parangone, 110 West 129th street. The thirty-third annual class leaders' fair and donation will open with special services on Sunday, November 5. Bishop J. [S. Caldwell of Philadelphia will speak. Rush Memorial. The congregation was highly honored last Sunday morning with the presence of Dr. L. J. Mason, presiding elder of the' Hudson River district, who was on his official visit. Dr. Mason spoke from Matthew 27:22. In the evening Dr. Crooke spoke to the members of the Ancient Arabic Order of Daughters' of Spinx from Joshua 2:18. A large and appreciative audience listened to the address of the Indian Chief at last Sunday's yleum. Everything is fixed for the grand musical recital which takes place next Monday evening, October 23. More than 400 tickets have been issued and a record breaking crowd is expected to be on hand. The enthusiasm exhibited for rally day is very gratifying and every assurance is had that the $1,000 will be raised. Three parors joined the church. First Emmanuel Church. Sunday morning, October 15. Pastor Bolden preached from St. Luke 9:18-26. Subject: "The value of vicarious suffering." Holy communion was administered. Sunday School was largely attended. Nearly all of the teachers were present. Superintendent Hogans conducted the opening exercises and the review of the lesson. Two scholars joined: The teachers will give an entertainment, on November 23. An excellent program was rendered at the Literary Society at 4 p. m. Harold Ellis had charge. Piano solo, Mrs. M. Bolden; vocal solo, Miss Theoree Green and Walter Williams; recitations, F. D. Hogans and Raymond Station, Mrs. Emily Townsend, critic: The prayer and praise service at 7 p. m. was conducted by the Rev. Geo. Hinton; topic: "Seven blessings given to us by God." Ephesians 1:3-14. At the evening service Pastor Bolden chose for his subject: "A ransom for many," Matthew 28:20. The pastor, assisted by Revs. Accoe and Hogans, served communion to a large number. The choir rendered excellent music. Miss Martha Cox presented to the tristees $5.50 from the dinner served by members of the sewing class. Sunday, October 22, will be the annual fall rally. On Thursday evening, October 19, an entertainment, entitled "Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party" will be given by Mme. J. B. Napoleon and Mrs. Bessia Robinson. At the home of Mrs. Julia Ellis, 126 West 137th street, a social will be given on Thursday evening, October 26. The concert given by Mrs. L. Tuckett on Thursday night for the benefit of the church was a grand success. Miss Mabel Diggs, Geo. Taylbr' and Wm. Holland, were heard in solos. Others who appeared were solos by Arthur Mason Chas. Howard, Miss Carrie Quirk, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Lucas and W. Thompson; recitation by Miss Dorothy Small. On Sunday, October 15, the Rev. A. J. Mitchell, of St. Mark's Church, preached morning and evening to large congregations. The text of the morning sermon was: Second Samuel, 24:24. Theme: "Paying the cost." The evening sermon was to the Daughters of the Sphinx, from St. Matthew 8:9. Theme: "The authority of Jesus questioned." On Monday evening, October 16, a reception was held under the joint supervision of St. Mark's Sunday School and the Interstate Bible Class in honor of Rev. Mitchell. On Thursday evening, October 12, the Lyceum exercises were under the auspices of the Independent Political Counsel of the State of New York. The principal speakers were Messrs. Randolph and Owens. Timely remarks were made by Dr. W. H. Brooks and President J. E. Harrison. Dr. Chas. Mavfield presided. On Sunday, October 15, the exercises were musical and literary. Daniel Clark was in charge. Dr. Mayfield presided. Principal speaker was John T. Clark of the Urban League. On both occasions the audiences were large and appreciative. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the exercises of the lyceum. SALEM M. E. CHURCH. The Rev. F. A. Cullen, pastor.—The rally is progressing nicely. Dr. Ernest Lyon of Baltimore, Md., preached two excellent sermons, and lectured on Thursday night. He was enthusiastically received by large congregations. Last Sunday morning the Rev. R. G. Waters, of Orange, N. J., preached, and Dr. M. T. Robinson, secretary of the Church Extension Society, filled the pulpit in the evening. Both sermons were received with great joy by the large audience. Ten persons were added to the church. At 4 p. m. Dr. W. R. A. Palmer, of Mt. Holly, N. J.; delivered the annual address to the Men's Bible Class. A large number of members and friends were present and enjoyed the excellent address, as they did the solo by F. G. Brown, of San Francisco, Cal. Next, Sunday Dr. Allan McKassie, district superintendent, will be the preacher. At 4 p. m. the Rev. J. W. Brown, of Mother Zion A. M. E. Church, will preach and his chair will sing. Thursday, October 26, the Business Men's Association will furnish the programme. St. James Presbyterian Church. St. James Presbyterian Church, 137th Street, near Lenox Avenue, had a large attendance at both services last Sunday. Two members were received by the session on confession of faith. The choir under Mme. Harvey added much to each service, with solos by George Jones, Jr., and Mr. Brown. Dr. and Mrs. Hyder have returned from a ten days' trip to Toronto, Canada, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Troy. STOR OLI NEG VAR TEAR OFF HERE AND MAIL It would please find three dollars, for which send at once, your Tuskegee Edition of Booker T. Washington's Works. After examination if I am interested with the books I agree to send you $1 per month for five not satisfied I agree to return the books in good order within and you are to return my three dollars. Title not to pass to me books are fully paid for. Occupation Address St. Marka' : M. E. Church. 8alem M. E. Church. St. James Presbyterian Church N. Y. At Honise Falk, N. Y., they appeared on a programme of the Women's Society (white), which met to discuss Negro conditions in the South. The Presbytery of New York will install Dr. Hyder as pastor of St. James Church on Thursday night, October 19, at 8:30 o'clock. The officers of St. James Church invite the public to these ceremonies. Next Sunday at the morning service the pastor will speak on the subject, "The Era of Expansion." At the evening service the pastor will deliver the annual sermon to the Friendship Society of New York City. Washington Memorial Mission The clubs of the Washington Memorial Presbyterian Mission are arranging for a series of entertainments. The Utility Club will give their first on Friday evening, November 3, at the Music School Settlement, 4-6 West 131st street, an thee chair will give its entertainment on November 16, at the home of Miss Juslin Campbell, 126 West 137th street. There will be an old-fashioned-prayer meeting Wednesday evening, October 25. Old hymns in old tunes will be a feature of the service. The Rev. D. R. Lawton will occupy the pulpit at both services, on Sunday. St. Paul Baptist Church 352 West 35th street, New York City, the Rev. H. Arthur Booker, minister.—At the meeting for business, Monday night, the church decided, to hold a series of meeting for ten nights. Each evening after Monday night the church met for songs and prayer. The pastor, ill, was not able to be out until Sunday, although not able to preach. He was assisted by licentiates Johnson, Thomas, Harper and Broxley, the latter having been received into the fellowship Sunday night. Mr. Harper preached Sunday night preceding the communion, Mr. McCreary, who came from Florida, and united with the church in July, exerting his influence to get people to join the church, and several men have been received. There were four conversions Sunday. The revival meetings go on each night this week, with preaching each night. J. O. Cross has been quite sick but is recovering. Mrs. 'Frances Quinn of New Canaan attended services Sunday night. Union Baptist Church 204-206 West 63d street, the Rev. G. H. Sims, pastor.—Sunday at 11 a. m., the pastor preached from 119 Psalms, 126 verse. His hearers enjoyed the message. At 2 p. m. Sunday School attendance was excellent. Supt. Johnson encouraged the workers to make the memorial exercises a great service next Sunday. At 3 p. m. a large audience greeted Pastor Sims at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, of which Dr. W. W. Brown is the pastor. Our pastor and Dr. Brown have been exchanging pulpits this year, one Sunday in each month. Dr. Brown preached for our people on the second Sunday and in return our pastor preached for him on the third Sunday. The B. Y. P. U. at 5:30 p. m., was much alive. Mrs. Bertha Sneed had charge of the program. The evening service was largely attended. Rev. Dr. Grearyp of the Union Temple Baptist Church, Atlantic City, N. J., preached from Ia. 12:3, "Drawing water from the well of salvation." The twenty-first annual session of the New York Colored Baptist State Convention will meet at the Baptist Temple, 159 West 132d street, the Rev. M. B. Hucus, pastor, October 24 to 27. Abysinian Baptist Church. The church was crowded at both services Sunday. Rev. Jeremiah P. Gregory of Atlantic City, preached in the morning on "Following the Lamb," and Sidney Woodward rendered a solo. Five persons came forward and united with the church. The sacred concert under the auspices of the Missionary Society at 6 p. m., was unusually interesting. The program was prepared and presided over by Mrs. Yazalne Hercules. The ushers of the Abyssinian Church, with representatives from the usher boards of nearly all the colored churches of Greater New York, and from Bethany Church of Newark, worshiped at the evening service. Arthur Gary welcomed the visiting ushers and introduced Rev. A. Clayton Powell, who delivered the eighth annual sermon from the subject, "Christ Rebuking Narrowness." 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Now by special arrangement we have had a limited number of sets printed which are ready for shipment. TO ALL THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO OWN A SET OF BOOKS WRITTEN BY OUR LATE LEADER, I SAY ORDER YOURS TO-DAY. We cannot say how long this offer will last. Nor can we say that any more of these books will be printed after these are gone. The price is only $3 cash with order and the balance $1 per month for five months. Fill out the coupon below and forward same with Post Office or Express Money order, to A. P. Stewart Tuskegee Institute, Ala. First Street Church. At the First Street Memorial First A. M. R. E. Zion Church Sunday at 10.45, the pastor filled the pulpit, un- believing his text from 119th Psalm, "The Pilgrim's Pathway." His sermon was full of spiritual food. The service was well attended. There were two accents to the church. At 2 p. m. the Lord's Supper was administered to a large congregation. The Rev. Mr. Brown ow Manhattan filled the pulpit at that hour. One accession. At 1 p.m. the Sunday school, under the masterful direction of Frank Ray, the able and efficient superintendent, opened with a large attendance. The lesson, "Paul's Appeal to Caesar," was discussed and taught by G. Preston Doster, one of the teachers, assisted by Mr. Ray. One of the features in this school is the music, Mrs. Viney Abbott is the efficient organist and has served the school in this capacity since her early childhood days, assisted at times by Miss Lorena Tilling-hast and Miss Bessie Waddell. The banner, "We Lead, Others Follow," is still floating over the school. The Busy Bee Club will present a dramatic sketch on Thursday, evening, October 26, at the Lincoln Settlement, 108 Fleet place. The club is 'one of the busiest in the school and is doing a good work for the building up of the school along all lines. ERRING GIRLS FIND GOOD HOME' AND FRIEND (Continued from page one) All of the girls received are cared for free or charge, the expenses of the home being provided, for through volunteer work with the agency Campbell's use of her personal salaries. None of the organizations from which cases are received have any provision for extending financial aid. In this work all service is given. No salaries are paid, not even to the housekeeper, who has charge of the actual household work. Miss Campbell, who is employed as a probation officer and social investigator, is the superintendent, and gives not only her service, but, as has been stated, devotes the major portion of her salary to the work. Mrs. M. Hicks is the housekeeper, and she is in charge of the home during the way while Miss Campbell is absent. All of the cooking, laundry work, care of the babies, and care of the house is done by those of the girls who are able to work, under supervision of the superintendent and the housekeeper. Miss Hilda Wilkerson, a talented young woman from Washington, a student at Cooper Union, devotes her afternoons and Saturdays to assisting Miss Campbell, as a volunteer social helper. She conducts also classes in domestic science, thus giving the girls an opportunity to receive expert training in household service. Assisting as volunteer workers, in making special investigations when needed, and in relieving Miss Campbell of some of the outside duties, are Miss Maud Jones, of New York, and Miss Gertrude Johnson, of Brooklyn. Prepare Girls for Service. Every effort is made to prepare the girls for useful service when they are able to leave the home, and whenever possible, employment is secured for them under proper conditions and at the best wages obtainable. A friendly supervision, through visiting and correspondence, is maintained over these girls, to prevent further moral downfall. 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Sporting Notes Harlem Sporting Club, 135th street and Madison avenue—Last Friday evening before a very large crowd of fight fans, Marry Wills, the cleverest heavyweight now before the public, white or colored, who recently returned from South America, demonstrated to those present why the proposed match between him and the present holder of the world's champion, Jess Willard, has not been made, when he decisively defeated Kid Cotton; the Pittsburgh heavyweight and a former sparring partner of Jack Johnson, in the star bout of the evening. Wills gave the Pittsburgh fighter a grand lacing and to save him from further punishment the referee stopped the bout in the fourth round. The New Orleans fighter showed superiority over his opponent in every round as Cotton seemed to be content to clinch and hugged continually. Weights—Wills, 205; Cotton 207. Battling Holmes, who has, been out of the game for nearly a year, with a bad finger, returned to the ring and fought his first mixed bout since the ban has been lifted, and added Jack Herrick, the middleweight, to his record by outpointing him in the other ten round bout of the evening. Holmes showed no signs of the long lay off and fought a very creditable battle against his white opponent, who was much heavier. The colored boy assumed the aggressive side of the fight and never relinquished it during the ten rounds. Shaking his opponent up with heavy blows to the jaw and stomach. Weights Holmes, 163; Herrick, 175. Young Bennet and Al. McNeills were opponents in the semi-final of six rounds and boxed six very interesting rounds. Bennet would have been awarded the decision had one been given. Weights—Bennet, 193; Neills, 194. Joe Fox, of Toledo, Ohio, one of the best colored bantamweights in the world, a boy who has a very good record, recently fought Kid Rhodes, of Indianapolis, before one of the largest crowds that ever turned out to see a beet in Toledo. These boys met in a ten-round bout before Zenobia Colored Athletic Club of that city and Cox was returned a winger by K. O. route in the fifth round. Fox, who is very clever and a hard hitter, had little trouble in outpointing his opponent, and floored him several times. Fox bears watching as he is a very good fighter, and is able to hold his own with any of the bantamweights in the world, white or colored. His manager challenges all fighters through these columns that can make the bantamweight limit. Battling Chuck and Terry Martin preferred. Vanderbilt A. C., Brooklyn—Last Monday night Young Hicks, of Orange, an aspirant, for the colored welt-weight championship, a boy who really has, made good in all his bouts, met Andy Cortez, the great little Italian fighter. The colored boy clearly o'classed his white opponent and there was little to choose after the tenth round. But Hicks continually rocked the Italian boy with stiff right hand wallops to the jaw and at the finish Cortez was a much battered boy. Weights—Cortez, 137; Hicks, 142. BASEBALL Farmers Oval, Brooklyn, October 12—Royal Giants, colored-champions of the world, continued on their winning streak when they journeyed to these grounds and crossed bats with the strong Farmers B. B. C. Leafy Harvey and String-bean Williams both pitched, Harvey working-seven innings and Williams the last two. Sykes and Webster carrying off the batting honors. The score: R. H. E. R. Giants. 1 5 0 2 0 2 0 1 0—11 14 2 Farmers .2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0—5 7 4 Batteries—Harvey, Williams and Sontop; Barberich and Schworm. Newark, October 15—Royal Giants continued to show their superiority over the strong Ironides of this town when they defeated them in easy fashion. The Score: R. H. E. R. Giants. .3 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 2—12 18 0 Ironides .0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0—3 7 2 Batteries—Sykes and Gatewood; Hass and Soner. Arctic Park, Brooklyn, October 15—R. H. E. R. Giants...0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0—2 6 3 Em. City...0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 5 2 Batteries—Harvey and Santon; Enzman and Ditzel. Jersey City Colored Giants, who have been playing first class baseball all the season, and have made a creditable showing in all the towns that they have played, are playing tip top ball for this part of the season. Managers Tate and Rigids deserve lots of credit for keeping together a team of young players, like Culver, from New Haven, the great shortstop; Bailey, the sensational third baseman; Thomas, the all-around player, from Jersey City, and Jackson, the catcher, second only to Petway. In Tate and Brown, they have two of the best young colored pitchers in the business. The scores: Stamford, Conn. R. H. E. LC.Giants...2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2-6 10 2 Stamford. .0 0 4 0 0 1 2 1 x-7 9 1 Batteries--Brown and Culver: Merz and Skipp. Hackensack, N. J.— R. H. E. J.C.Giant..2 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 - 7 1 7 4 B.All Stars.0 0 0 1 0 4 2 0 0 - 7 9 2 Batteries—Tate and. Culver; Kimball and Gaston. Hackensack, N. J.— R. H. E. OrtaniaF.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 - 3 5 0 J.C.Giant..0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 - 3 7 2 Batteries—Kimball and Gaston; Tate and Culver. Ridgefield, N. J.— R. H. E. Ridgefields.0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 - 5 6 1 J.C.Giant..0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 4 8 3 Batteries—Gaston and Compton; Tate and Fuller. AT THE THEATRES LAFAYETTE THEATRE. THE LURF"--The Play of the Hour, in 3 acts, by George Scarborough. Presented by the Quality Amusement Co., Robert Leavy, General Manager, at the Lurf Company. The Stock Manager, by the Lafayette Stock Players. Week of October 16-11. CAST OF CHARACTERS. (In order of their first appearance) The Mother ..... Marie Young The Dobler ..... Will Cooke Bob Cauley ..... Andrew S. Bishop The Girl ..... Anita Bush Carrie ..... Carlotta Freeman Captain Jim Maquire ..... Luke A. Boott Madame Catharine Lockwood. assoc. Lawrence E. Chenault Nell ..... Ruth Carr Wilson ..... Charles Wilkes George, Scarborough, in writing "The Lure," evidently was keeping in mind the injunction of William Shakespeare, that "Desperate diseases demand desperate remedies." He has certainly made strong medicine out of this play of the modern underworld, but it is no stronger than is demanded by the character of the awful condition which it portrays. Andrew Bishop as Bob Macauley United States secret agent, is given opportunity to do some strong and effective work. Inez Clough rises to unsuspected heights as Mme. Catherine Lockwood, conducting the fashionable demi monde resort which is the white slavers' headquarters. Anita Bush, as The Girl, brings sympathy and understanding to the portrayal of a character that might easily be overdone, especially when she finds herself in the clutches of Paul," the notorious cadet, in the resort conducted by Mme. Lockwood. Lawrence Chenault gives a realistic interpretation of this obnoxious character. Carlotta Freeman appears in 'cork as Carrie, maid in the bawdy house, and she made a hit with the audience. Will Cooke as the imprecunious, but big-hearted Doctor, gave as usual, a capable performance, as did Marie Young as The Mother. Luke Scott gave a fair interpretation of the character of 'Captain Jim Maguire', the ward politician and backer of Mme. Lockwood's resort. Splendid audiences are present at each performance. LINCOLN THEATRE THE MISLEADING LADY"—A play in 3 acts by Paul Dalek and Charles Godwin, directed by Robert B. Amusement Co., proprietors of the Lincoln Theatre; under direction of Lillie Burke, general manager; by the Lincoln Playhouse. Week of October 16-21. CAST OF CHARACTERS Jack Craigen, a men's man. Creighton Thompson John W. Canneth, a retired gentleman. Billie DeMontt Henry Prayer, a man about Edward Sterling Wright Sidney Prayer, a theatrical manager. DeKoven Thompson Keen Fitzpatrick, a newspaper man. Margaret Honey, an acquired lunette. Jonia Burrin Tim MacMahen, a keeper. Anthony Rybd Rube Merrill, a college man R. G. Doggett Helen Steele, a society belle.Lilyn Brown Mrs. J. W Cannell, a matron. Fay Weatherby Marguerite H. Brown Amy Foster, a Ardelle M. Taylon Grace Buchanan. Hilda Oley. Thompson The Lincoln management, for some reason, changed their announced production for this week, giving the Fulton Theatre success, "The Misleading Lady," instead of "The Revolt." This week's bill brings Miss Lillyn Brown as the leading lady, and she makes a brave effort to measure up to the requirement. Creighton-Thompson as Jack Crayn, a man's man, does not make a complete success. Not that he doesn't try hard enough, but he is not the right type. He has not the physique, the voice or the personality, to give life to a striking and virile character. But he does the best he can under the natural handicap. James Burris, as Boney, the escaped lunatic, gave a capital representation of a harmless, half-witted fellow, who imagined himself invested with the honor and dignity of Napoleon Bonaparte. Ardelle Mitchell Taylor has a very small part in "The Misleading Lady," and it is a question whether the supplanting of her, as leading woman was a wise move on the part of the management. Lilyn Brown makes a pleasing stage appearance and she is a charming little woman, but it is more than probable that Miss Taylor would give a stronger and more effective interpretation to the character of Helen Steele, society belle and arrant flirt, who is conquered finally by the case man methods of Jack Craigen, an exponent of the Patagonian method of love-making. Three vaudeville acts precede the play at the Lincoln this week, and this brings the raising of the curtain on the first act to a very late hour. Dolly and Earl, in a pose plastique act, give a pleasing performance, and Fannie Wise sings three numbers. She is faithful to old friends, only one of the three songs being a different offering from those given in her vaudeville act of a year or two ago. Another act is an infliction on a patient, public, being the Globe Quartet, four men who cannot sing, but who make an awful effort at trying. Large and enthusiastic audiences greet the efforts of the players and Downs, the owner, and Billie Burke, the manager, have every reason to congratulate themselves on the result of their efforts to give Harlemites a chance to witness the line of big time successes now being shown at the Lincoln. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. There is an important letter at The Age office for Wilbur C. Bweatman. The Ruby Theatre, Louisville, Ky., is now under the management of James I. Price, and was reopened with a big vaudeville bill, which included Bledseaux and Rockpile, with the Cabaret Girls, E. O. Coleman, "Baby-Bobb" Williams and John Wells are retained in the orchestra. --- The Musical Miller Stock Co., on its return from the South, played two weeks at the Monogram Theatre, 'Chicago.' --- Evon Robinson, widow of the late John Leubrie Hall, has taken a company to Cuba. Those who went were: Evon Robinson, Bob Slater, Fred Corris, Richard Green, Alphonse White, Walter Jackson, Ludgie Harper, Alice Ramsey, Ethel Williams, Josephine Lazo, Mayme Butler, Hilaria Friend, Irma Baptiste, Madge Davis, Mabel Johnson, Adel Johnson, Lottie Ames, Elsie Fisher, Daisy Ver Valin, Gussie Chadwick, Buster Austin, Tiny Ray, Alfred Primrose, Bill Sims, Arthur Ames, Jackson Smith, Homer Hubbard, John H. Jenkins. Hattie and Junk Edwards are at 332 West 40th Street, New York, resting. Mrs. Anita Ecaud was injured recently by falling from a street car in Los Angeles. Mrs. Josephine Edwards, a retired performer, mother of Leo Edwards, died recently in Baltimore. Odessa Schaeffer has recovered from a recent illness and joined the Floyd & Winn stock company. Clarence Dotson is with the "Step Lively Girls" company, a white burlesque show. H. C. Mallory, of Jacksonville, Ill., is quite sick. He is a brother to Ed and Frank Mallory, the Mallory Bros. team of stage fame. * * * Teenan Jones, of the _Star_ Theatre, Chicago, has put a davelle act on the road called the Carolina Girls, with Jimmie Marshall and Emmett Anthony at the head. Maud Elder, Eva Harris, Marie-Rice, Margaret Trumble, Wilisie Simmons and Ora Brown are in the cast. --- George Paul, manager of the States Theatre, Chicago, was married recently to Miss Sophia Marshak, of Sheboygan, Wis. . * * * Fiddler and Shelton are at Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, Iowa, this week. Sadie Britten died recently while in the South. She was the widow of the late Joe Britten. Pankey and McCarver's act is called "The Devil and the Dinge." The Griffin Sisters Co., with twelve people; Gray and Taylor; 4 Dancing Imps, featuring Rose Brown; Lottie Grady, Dick Farmum Co., and Vulcan and Dolores are at the New Standard Theatre, Philadelphia. Several out-of-town papers publish an item announcing that Romeo L. Dougherty of the New York News is to be married early in November to Miss Frances M. Gantt, of Washington, D. C. Thomas A. Brooks and Heart, of Dixie Co., are at the Lyceum theatre, Pittsburg, Pa., with Toledo to follow. The Whitman Sisters and Company made a hit with the people of Philadelphia, remaining three consecutive weeks at the Standard theatre. S. R. O. sign nightly. EUROPE AT. THE LAFAYETTE. Next Sunday afternoon and evening will mark a gala event at the Lafayette theatre. James Reese Europe will personally introduce the Europe Double Quintet, the greatest singing and instrumental aggregation on the stage. Beside Mr. Europe, who will personally appear, the organization is composed of ten of the cleverest colored entertainers known, including Opal Cooper, bandolin and tenor; Noble Sissle, bandolin and tenor; Cloyd Smith, violin, bandolin and tenor; Wm. C. Elkins, banjophone and harbite; John Ricks, bass violin and basso; Ralph Jones, violin, Joe Myers, bandolin; Harry A. Williams, piano and cello; Buddy Gilmore, drums. Music School Settlement Notes. On Friday evening at 8.30 o'clock the Young Folks' dramatic Club will make its first appearance in a playlet entitled "The Revolt." After the performance there will be dancing. The Juvenile Orchestra met last Saturday for rehearsal and will continue to meet at 1.30 every Saturday afternoon throughout the season. The Coleridge-Taylor Society will begin rehearsals Saturday evening, November 11, at 8.30 o'clock. All members and applicants for membership are requested to be present. The first hour will be devoted to free instruction in sight-sensing and the fundamental-principles of voice culture. The balance of the evening will be spent in rehearsing the score of the grand opera to be produced in March. The regular Tuesday evening dancing class meets with its usual large attendance and promises to be one of the main social features of the season. Children's Folk Dances will begin this week on Saturday at 10 a.m. under the supervision of Miss Amanda Kemp. Girl's basketball from 12.30 to 1.30. Boy's basketball from 4 to 6. Young Folks' Dancing Class from 5 to 6. An announcement of those who have kindly volunteered to play indoor tennis at Manhattan Casino Friday evening at November 14, 2015, our building extension and mortgage fund, will appear next week. We hope our many friends, will give us their support and attend this novel indoor tennis and dance entertainment given for the first time at Manhattan-Casino, November 3. Sidney Woodward, the celebrated tenor, is meeting with success at the school. Many new pupils have made application to stdy voice culture with him. Billiard Players Open Season. With the opening of the billiard season in New York among the different billiard rooms and billiard clubs, the Colored Amateur Billiard Makers Association of New York is opening its fourth season with a Class D Handicap Tournament, composed of the best novices of last season and the loss advanced club members. There will be fifteen entries. The games will be 50 points for scratch players. Games began Monday evening, October 16 at 8:30, and will be continued each evening until finished at 440 Lenox avenue. First and second prizes will be awarded to the winners of this preliminary, and those making the average for this class will be entered in the final games for the club's class D championship trophy, which is one of the new features for this season. Special attention will be given these games by the club's champion billiard player and President Andrew Richardson Secretary W. R. Davis and Manager W. H. Willis, one of them be attendance at each game officially. Entries and handicaps: Scratch—Wendal Hernande, John D. Payne, James Small, Graham E. Scott, Handicaps—Wendal Beaubian, W. H. Thomas, Calvin Warren, Clifford Daley, Edward Darden, Frank Managault, Jacob Howell, Robert Hernande, S. Swan (40), Leonard Bowls, James Fleshman (35). Football at Lincoln University LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa—The Lincoln University football squad is hard at work under the able coaching of W. H. Bullock. The initiative game of the season, with the Lampton A. A., of Chester, Pa, was played on October 14 at Lincoln-University on Rendall Field. Coach Bullock is a former Dartmouth star, and an all-American man. He has an acute knowledge of his material and is fastly whipping it into shape. The coach feels sure that he can turn out a machine second to none in the history of Lincoln University. Many of the new candidates are using their Herculean strength against the varsity team, and are showing up to good advantage. Manager Hill is pleased with the team as a whole. He feels confident that the Orange and Blue will be carried to victory in every game. Captain Burton is mindful of his responsibilities and is proving himself to be a very competent leader. He is playing his usual star game at right tackle. His playing is an incentive to the other members of the team. Sammy Barber is showing his old-time form, and the way he plays left tackle is especially noteworthy. Douglass is making good at left end, vacated by John Lee Barnum, who was captain of last year's team. Dug's chief asset lies in his speed, intercepting forward passes, and aggressiveness. Pimp Young, the brainy quarterback of the 1914 machine, is not in togs as yet, but he will soon be out putting his foot in the pigskin. Young is always cool, and usually can be relied upon to select the right play. Quick thinking and generalship are his principle attributes. The old Lincoln spirit is at its zenith. It is the same spirit that helped defeat Howard by the score of 12 to 0, on November 7, 1914, and this spirit, plus the superb team, will again bring the laurels home. So enthusiastic is the stu- At HARLEM CASINO, 116th Street & Lenox Avenue TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 31, 1916 Proceeds to go to the Haines School, Augusta, Georgia $10 in cash will be given for the most artistic and grotesque costumes. $3 each to the two first, and $2 each to the second two. Unmasking and awarding of prizes at 12 midnight. Announcement Extraordinary ! THE MUSIC LOVER'S CLUB of the Martin-Smith Music School announces E. E. Thompson and the 15th Infantry band in a great concert and 'dance at the Manhattan Casino, 155th Street and 8th Avenue, Friday evening, October 20, at 8.30 P. M. SPECIAL FEATURES 16 Slide Trombone Dances of the colored citizens of the world, including "La Rumba Cubanola." Fascinating! Inspiring! Artistic! Sept. 28-31 Admission 50 cents. Boxes $2.00. Boxes on sale at the Martin-Smith Music School, 139 W. 136th Street, N. Y. City. Telephone 8216 Audubon. plent body that one can hear on the gridiron daily the University yell, and the "Hickory, hickory, hickety-hick, fetch us a touchdown, and fetch it quick." SARATOGA SPRINGS, N, Y. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N, Y.-Mrs. S. C. Topping will keep her cottage at 10 Warren street open all winter. Herson, William Patterson, of New York, has been spending a few days with her this week. Mrs. Lewis Edwards, Mrs. Anna Johnson and Miss Lotta, Johnson have been visiting their cousin, Mrs. Susie Holmes, and feel much benefited by their sojourn in our city. Mrs. Brooks of Brooklyn will spend the winter here. Mrs. Taylor has returned to Brooklyn. Mrs. Edna Payne of Brooklyn has been stopping at the Holmes Cottage, 11 East Harrison street. Spencer Bell was married to Mrs. Lillian Jeter at Williamstown, Mass. by Rev. Walter Heister at the M. E. parsonage on October 3. The groom is the popular chef at the Elks Club of this city, and his host of friends extend their congratulations to him. Isaac Copper left this week for New York and Baltimore. Daniel Sheldon has gone to Cleveland, Ohio, for the winter. Benjamin F. Branchcomb is spending a few days in New York. The Rev, G. E. Carter and Frank Allen are holding evangelical meetings in Schenectady, N. Y., for the Salvation Army. Zeddie Cochrane has returned from New York, where he spent his vacation. Miss Rachel Brewster has gone to Montclair, N. J., to reside. The Rev, W. H. Washington has returned to our city. The Rev, Imac Watkins of Albany, N. Y., was the guest of the Rev, and Mrs. E. U. A. Brooks last Sunday. He delivered an interesting sermon at the A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday evening. Mrs. Ben Pope, Jr., after spending the summer with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Ben-Pope, Sr., has returned to her home in Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Sylvia Harris of Brooklyn and Mrs. Anna Barnes of Elmhurst, L. I., who were here attending the State W. C. T. Union convention, left for their homes last week. Mrs. Harris organized a W. C. T. Union and a Young People's Branch in Zion Church while here. Mrs. Carr went to New York this week. Mrs. Julia Thompson and Miss Mayhem came in this week from the Adiron-dacks. Rev. J. H. Ellison will hold quarterly conference in Zion. Church on October 27. The Electric Club will give a pancake supper in Zion Church on October 25. HILLBURN N Y Hillburn, N. Y.—The Misses Emma, Maggie and Ethel Vandunk gave Miss Letie Vandunk a surprise party at Terrace Hall, Ramapo, N. Y. Among the out of town guests were Misses Marion and Emily Vandunk Miss Belle Farmer, Ben Jackson, Hurbert Vandunk and Theodote Big Goose of Hillburn, David Scott of Passaic, N. J.; Wiley Brown and Nathan Earls of Ridgewood, N. J. Mrs. George Powell is on the sick list. Mrs. John J. Defreese, who has been sick with rheumatism is better. A large number of Hillburnites attended the roast ox and barbecue at Middletown, N. Y. on Thursday, October 12. Among those who motored to Middletown were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dewitt, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dennison, Mrs. Fred Suffern, THE GREATEST of These is Charity." SIXTH ANNUAL GERRADE & CIVIC PARTY LANEY LEAGUE 16th Street & Lenox Avenue OCTOBER 31, 1916 Las Vegas School, Augusta, Georgia most artistic and grotesque costumes. and $2 each to the second two. es at 12 midnight. Ostra, H. Gladstone Marshall, Leade BO CENTS TIME IS AND DANCE EN AND LEARN·THE GAME AT No, 155th St. & 8th Ave. Nt, Nov. 3rd Dancing at 11 o'clock. INTERDAM ORCHESTRA Pool Settlement Building, Extension Engage Fund. will be awarded to winners. is mentioned later. School Settlement, 6 W. 131st Street At The New York Age Office, 247 W. 50c Private Logos, (Inc. Adm.) 75c Eng B, (Not Inc. Adm) $3.00 Rosamond Johnson, Director, Pool Settlement Extraordinary! JOB of the Martin-Smith Music School the 15th Infantry band in a great con- Casino, 155th Street and 8th Avenue, 10 P. M. of the colored citizens of the world, historic! Sept. 28-21 2.00. A-Smith Music School, 139 W. 136th 16 Audubon. THE GREAT AMERICAN POLITICAL PLAY THE MAN OF THE HOUR Next Sunday, October 22nd, MARY WARD in "WHERE IS MY FATHER?" The marvelous photo-play success, in six parts, AND MIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE. PRICE—Afternoon, 10c and 15c. Evenings, 15c and 25c. Colored Amateur Billiard Players Ass'n. Inc. Match Games every evening, beginning Monday, October until finished. MT. ZION No. 115 OF MOSES 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. Mrs. Henry Degroat, Edward Oliver, William Jackson, Elmer Vandunk, George Powell, Harry Defreuse, Sam Ousterhout, Stanley Suffern and TheodoreBig Goose, Hurbert and William Vandunk, Ben Watkins, Wm. Marten, Ren Jackson and Mrs. Olive Jackson. Mrs. Clara Stackhome and Miss Louise Smith of Scranton, Pa., were the guests of Isaac Wormley and Mrs. Olive Jackson, 6th street, on Thursday. They returned home on Saturday. NEW BOCHELLE N Y NEW ROCCELLE New Rochelle, N. Y.—Mrs. Jessie Rogers, 122 Whyah avenue, celebrated her birthday Wednesday evening, October 11. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The guests enjoyed music and whist. The prizes were awarded to Scott and Alexander for the best players for the evening. Refreshments were served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Rogers, Mrs. C. Braxton, Mrs. J. Smith, Miss M. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. J. Major, Misses Sadie and Isabelle Rogers C. Jones, H. Alexander E. Bunn, D. Jones of New York and H. Scott. Miss Sadie Rogers presided at the piano. Mrs. Sadie B. Fountain of Morris street is spending ten days' vacation visiting her sister at Norfolk, Va. The Dixwell, 47. Lawton street, is under new management, Booker & Whittaker, proprietors. Charlie Simmons' has bought the Moody Bros. restaurant at 31 Mechanic street. The Age is for sale there. Xenia Lodge, F. & A. M., meets Monday evening. The third degree will be ception will be held October 26. Gilchrist Stewart of New York visited Samuel J. Davis on last Sunday. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, elocutionist of international fame, appear in League Hall on Tuesday, evening, October 31, as the Goe- chorus entertainment. Frank Battle, of Railroad are made a flying trip to Philadelphia week. PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Portsmouth, N. H.—Mrs. Rebe- gillis has been confined to the Portsmouth Hospital for the past weeks, and has recovered sufficiently to retURN to her home in Coors. Haywood B. Burton was in New Wednesday, Thursday and Friday last week, representing the Peer Baptist Sunday School at the third annual session of the Hampshire Sunday School Association E. H. Hicks, Bow street is visited in Portland, Me. A special aermon was preached the young ladies organized class at the Pearl Street Peoples tist Church, Sunday evening, Oct 15, by the pastor, the Rev. John Davis. The vestry of the church crowded to overflowing Wednes evening, October 12, to witness double Tom Thumb wedding by the young ladies. Bible class. Theyoung men's Bible class hold a reception in the vestry of church Wednesday evening, Oct 18. PROFESSIONAL FUNERAL CARE CHAPTER 82 ACV making provisions for lending bonds to the amount of not to exceed ten million dollars in the acquisition of bonds for state park purposes, in the people to be voted upon at the annual election to be held in the year mentioned and adjourned. A law that the House of Representatives passed, the House of the States of New York, representates the State and Annually, do doctice as follows: The House of the States of New York, in an amount not to exceed ten million dollars, shall border the state by the state and shall hold the state in trust and as much thawed as may be necessary needed for the acquisition of lands for state purposes. The House of the States of New York shall be罢免 from taxation. handed dollars of such bounty after appropriation or appropriation theorem by the legislature shall be applicable to the acquisition of by the extension of the Palladium later in the year, and the acquisition acquired by the commissioner of the Palladium, park owner, the provision of the land, the purchase of land, the lands handed, as amended. Each receipt shall be required for the payment of the purchase price and lands are acquired by contract or for use of judgments and awards in case of default. State of New York, Office of the Secretary I have accompanied the president, and the president certify that the name is a correct transcription and of the word Abraham of the State of State in the city of Albany, the first August, in the year 1780. PRAJNAT H. Secretary of State FOR RUMISMATION OF PROPRIETORY SOLUTIONS have been shown and demonstration of the use of the solvent to obtain a certified melt making procedure for heating bonds to amount of not to exceed ten milliliters. After the formation of bonds the pure gold粉 preparation and providing for a calculation of the people to be issued upon of the solid gold powder in the liquid form. and thereby to be used. One & EXPLANATION—MATTER IN ITALIANO IN NEW ATTER IN BRACKETT IN OLD MATTER STATE OF NEW YORK, OFFICE OF THE Secretary of State, Albany, August 1, 1818— Pursuant to the provisions of motion one of articles of the Constitution of the State of New York, and enacted by the Legislature of the state of New York, law in hereby given that the following proposed amendment to motion six of New York is intended to this state of the state of New York is intended to this state of the state of New York is intended to this state of the state of New York is intended to be held on the seventh day of January, 1818. FRANCES H. MUOO, Secretary of State. AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE R. L. Benoist (if the Senate concur), that the foregoing amendment be referred to the legislature to be enacted on the next general election of the Senate and to be enacted on the next article footnote of the constitution, be published for three months previous to the time of each election of the Senate in New York, April 1, 1916. —This MR was duly passed, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly vote in favor thereof, three-fifths being present. By order of the Assembly, THADDEBURG C. B. SWEET, brother. —This MR was duly passed, a majority of all the Senate elected, voting in favor thereof, three-fifths being present. By order of the Senate, STATE OF NEW YORK, Office of the Secretary of State, m. I have commended the providing copy of congressional membership with the original congressional invitation on the in this office, and I do not wish to be involved in the discussion of the whole clause. Given under my hand and the seal of office of the Secretary of State at the time of Arlene, this first article footnote of the constitution, be published for three months previous to the time of each election of the Senate in New York, April 1, 1916. two EXPLAIMATION—MATTER IN ITALIANIS IN NEW MATTER IN BRACCHETS [I] IS OLD MATTER STATE OF NEW YORK, OFFICE OF THE STATE OF SECURITY, August, 18, 1918—Pursuant to the provisions of section one of articles fourteen of the Constitution of the State of New York, the State of New York elects Election Day, in hereby given that the following proposed amendment to section one of article two of the Constitution of the state of New York is to be enacted in the Legislature on the next general election of Senators in this state to be held on the seventh day of November, 1918. FRANCIS M. HUGO, secretary AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO. Concurrent Remission of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section one of article two of the constitution, in relation to qualification of veto. Rejected (if the Senate cancer). That motion one of article two of the constitution be amended to read as follows: Section 1. Briefy [male] citizen of the age of twenty-one may shall have been a citizen of the United States one year prior providing an election, and for the last four months a resident of the county and for the last thirty days a resident of the county of her or her vote, shall be entitled to vote at such election in the election district of which he or she shall at the time to be a resident, and for the last four months a resident of the county may be elected by the sample;] and upon all questions which may be submitted to the vote of the people shall have been on the establishment of the United States for five years; and provided that in time of war no election in the actual military in the army or navy thereof, shall be deprived of his or her vote by reason of his or her absence from such election district; and in time of war no election in the county in which and place at which such absence may vote, and for the return and course of their vote in the election district in which they respectively TURBOS EXPLANATION-MATTER IN ITALIAN IN NEW STATE OF NEW YORK, OPERATOR OF THE Society of State, Albany, August 1, 1971. The Society is a member of the articles furniture of the Constitution of the State of New York, and assists two hundred ally-five of the Illinois Law, nation in howry govern the state, and articles six of the Constitution of the state of New York are referred to the Legislature to be shown at the next general session of the Senate in this state to be assessed by the Senate and the House, and the next assessing procedure, pleading and procedure in the court. Section 1. Benchmark (N the Assembly court). Section 2. The state of the constitution be amended by adding thirteen a new constitution, to be enacted twenty-four, to read as follows: 15. The legislature may delegate from time to time the power of the state to any person cared or of such justice and attorney of law, to be organized in each manner as the legislature shall provide, the paper to make public proceedings in the court of the state, including FOUR EXPLANATION-MATTER IN ITALIAN IS NEW; MATTER IN BRACHETTS [1] IS OLD MATTER TO BE OMITTED. MATTER IN WORK, OFFER OF THE Secretary of State, Albany, August 1914—Pursuant to the provisions of section one of article fourteen of the Constitution of the State of New York and section two hundred ninety-five of the Constitution of the State of New York, a following 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 Senators in this state to be elected in November 1914. FRANCIS M. HUGO, Secretary of State AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly by proposing an amendment to arrive seven of the deeds by the state. Rate of New York. In Brussels, April 16, 1914. The bargaining resolution was duty perma- nity. By order of the Senate, K. R. BROWN. Temporary Prohibited. Boston of New York. In August, April 19, 1950, the English-language newspaper was only paid, a few days before the war. majority of all the members elected to the Assembly, and the Assembly, THADDEUS C. SWEET, Speaker of State of New York, Office of the Secretary of State, it. I have compared the providing copy of the resolution on file in this publication with the resolution on file in this publication, and I do hereby certify that the name in a correct transcript therefore, and of the date of the filing of the resolution of State at the city of Albany, this first day of August, in this year of our level, one thousand and seventy-nine, by M. MUGO, Secretary of State. IVY AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE. [But the] The legislature may by general laws provide for the use of not exceeding three per centum of each lande in the construction of a dam, and the construction of a water supply, for the cause of the state and to regulate the flow of stream. Such removals shall be constructed, owned and controlled by the legislature, and taken until after the honeymoon and high low lines thereof shall have been accurately surveyed and fixed, and after public action, hearing and determination of the legislature, the public. The amount of any improvements shall be appointed to the public and private property and municipality benefited to the extent of the benefited. Any improvements to the state and the legislature shall provide for a charge upon the property and municipality benefited to a reasonable return to the state and the legislature shall provide for a charge upon the property and municipality benefited to 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 repaid at the end of any term. Dumalian action shall be taken by the legislature to work. A relation of any of the provisions of this section may be restrained at the suit of the people, or with the consent of the supreme court, or the attorney general at the suit of the citizen. B. X EXPLANATION-MATTER IN ITALIAN IS NEW: MATTER IN BRAZZIER [1] IN OLD MATTER TO BE OUTPUT THE FOREIGN N.Y.C. OFFICE, OF THE SECRETARY OF State, Albany, August 1, 1864.—Pursuing to the provisions of section one of article Shorter of the Constitution of the State of New York, the Constitution of the Election Law, notion to hereby give that the following proposed amendment to section eight of article seven of the Constitution of the state of New York, shall be chosen at the next general election of Shorter in this state to be held on the seventh day of November, 1864. FRANCIS M. RUOO. Secretary of AMENDMENT NUMBER 61: SEVEN EXPLANATIONS—MATTER IN FLASHED IN NEW, MATTER IN BRAKENETS | IN OLD MATTER STATE OF NEW, YORK, OFFICE OF THE Senate of State, Albany, August 1, 1894—Permanent to the provisions of section one of article 14 of the Constitution of the State of New York, and to the provisions of section Electric Law, notice in hereto given that the following proposed amendment to section one of article 14 of the Constitution of the State of New York is returned Legislature. The chaism of the most general election of Senate in this state to be held on the 27th day of November, MRS. FRANCIS M. BURO, Secretary of AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN. Constitutional Remission of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to question ten of article eight of the constitution, in relation to limitation of independence of citizen. That question ten of article eight of the constitution is amended to read as follows: FOR SALE Desirable home, well located at Woodhaven Junction, convenient to schools, elevated and rapid transit, 5-cent fare to New York. Two-story attic and cellar frame, six rooms and bath. Int 25 100 Price, $1,750. R. A. Fordham, 1890 Pulliam street. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH ADDS. TO HOLDINGS Nail and Parker have sold for the United, States Trust Company, the premises at 207 est 133d street, and for Frank G. Wild, the premises at 208 West 133d street, two private houses, size of each being 20,991.11, to St. Philips P. E. Church, which already adjoin property running through to the next street. The church intends, at some future time, to erect on this plot a building to be used for a gymnasium in connection with the church work. In purchasing the flat property on 135d street, between Lenox and Seventh avenue, for St. Philips Church several years ago, this well-known firm transacted one of the largest real estate operations and Nail and Parker built the agents for this property, which they have handled to the satisfaction of the rector and vestry. RALEIGH. N. C. RALEIGH, N. C.-Mrs. U. S. G. J. Cone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Perry on South street, has been visiting her parents during the past month. On October 11 she presented her husband, J. S. Jones of Petersburg, Va., a son. Dr. Jones in the city rejoicing over his first born. J. S. Scott & Sons, contractors and house movers, of Gouldsboro, N. C. have finished a contract in Nazareth N. C. (a suburb of this city), wherein they built a brick building 40 feet wide by 75 feet long and 20 feet. Mr. Scott is widely known as a house mover, being well fitted out for the business! He weighs 350 pounds and is believed to be the largest man in the old north state. Mr. C. was a座 of Burlington, N. C. was the座 of West visit to his parents, Rev. and Mrs. S. N. Vass, The City Institute for Religious Teachers' Training, organized by Rev. S. N. Vass last year, began its fall session October 1. Rev. N. F. Roberts teaches the Bible, Prof. C. R. Frazier psychologist, and Prof. C. H. Boyer petagogy. Rev. S. N. Vass, general intendant; The many friends of Mrs. Jno. T. Turner of West Waleigh will be pleased to know that she is gradually recovering from an illness which forced her to remain in her room nearly two weeks. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. Turner, all regrets to learn of the death of their 18-baby sister on Friday, October 13. She was buried Sunday at 3 p.m. from the residence by Rev. L. E. Fairly, assisted by Rev. P. R. DeBerry. The pall bearers were J. L. Livister, W. S. Turner, E. Logan and T. L. McCoy, C. L. Darden, of the firm of C. H. Darden & Sons, undertakers and embalmers, condemned by Mrs. Gco. Haywood of New York City, daughter of Lydia Taylor, is expected to arrive in the city this week on a visit to her mother. Mrs. Lydia Taylor has returned from Burlington, N. C., where she was visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lytle. Rev. Robert, Perry of Wilson, N. C., preached in St. Ambrose P. E. Church in the absence of Rev. P. H. past Sunday in white, the rector, who is in St. Louis, Mo., attending the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church The teachers of the Crosby and Garfield graded schools in this city launched a campaign to raise sufficient money to purchase paraphernalia for a children's playground. The school board agreed to duplicate any amount they raise. The latter is informed that $301 has been raised and the ground outfit has been purchased. Money paid for services of a superintendent of the playgrounds is wanted, and the teachers will be glad if the citizens and friends of the schools will aid in providing money to hire a person to superintend and teach the children how to use the time allotted for play. The school board has had many additions and improvements made to the three school buildings in the city limits during the school year. The commodious school edifice in Oberlin (a suburb of the city) at a cost of $2,000. The writer will have something to say about this school building later on. Mrs. John Stanford left the city last week en route to New York City and Albany. N. Y., to visit her daughters Mrs. M. H. Davis in New York City and Mrs. F. H. Lucas in Albany. N. Y. Rev. N. F. 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C. to resume her work as teacher in the public schools. Mrs. L. D. Harris is much improved in health after a good week of illness. BINGHAMTON N.Y And Moe is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Payne, 47 Sherman place. Mrs. Dolay Anthony attended the Jordan-Turned wedding at Geneva, M. I., last Saturday. She speak Supday with Mrs. Walter Galther, Ithaca, N. Miss Marriet Westbrook has returned from Watkins, N. Y., where she was the week end guest of Mrs. Stout. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Amhurst spent the latter part of the week at Montrose, Pa. Mrs. J. H. Washington met with a public resident Sunday. She fell down at a fence and hipped, but there were no bones broken. Joe Brown left for Scranton, Pa. Saturday night. Miss Bertha Robinson is on the slick list. The usual services were conducted in St. Paul's A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Two accessions to membership. St. Paul's is spiritually alive. Next Sunday is the first rally for this conference year, under the auspices of the stewardess for the barbers on the stewards. It is known as the stewardess' yard cleaning, barred filling rally. The pasted will preach a special sermon on "Reading from the Wrong Bible." Special music by the choir. Last Tuesday night at St. Paul's A. M. R. Church the colored band was organized. The following officers were elected: President, R. J. Colman; Secretary, W. J. Haxel; treasurer, T. Crawley. The Pastor Aid gave a successful supper in the lecture rooms. Recolpts clear of all expenses. $11.31. The setting capacity of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church was heavily taxed last Tuesday night to listen to a musical program under the direction of Minne. Bayard and Mrs. Stucken for the midfield of the Bowie-Douglas Lysaceum, Mr. Gumbert and charge of the programme for next Sunday. On account of the quarantine on the city, for infantile paralysis the juvenile Thanksgiving service was delayed until last Sunday night. They held their services in the auditorium W. M. E. Church. They had P. G. M. D. Lysaceum, Parlor City Lodge and Israel Household of Ruth as their guests. The Naomi Juveniles gave an interesting program. Much credit is due to the supervision in the way they are training them for future Odd Fellow and Ruthites. P. G. M. D. Dava gave the children a very interesting and inspiring address. They met the Israel, H. of R. 1833, G. U. O. O. F., annual masquerade and Hallowen's hop. Tuesday, October 31, at Stone Hall. PROVIDENCE R L PORUMENCE, R. I.-The Rhode Island Union of Colored Women's Clubs held its thirteenth annual conference October 12 at the Concordway Street Baptist Church. The sessions were interesting and inspiring. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Henrietta H. 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