New York Age

367TH UNDERGOES TRAINING FOR THE FRONT LINE TRENCHES 367TH UNDERGOES TRAINING FOR THE FRONT LINE TRENCHES VOL. XXXL NO. 48. Regiment Expects To See Active Service in France Any Day. COL. J. A. MOSS WRITES Says Conduct of the Men Has Been Splendid and Health Excellent—"Buffaloes" In Fine Spirits—Counter Attack of Franco-American Troops the One Topic of General Conversation in France—Expect to Have Baptism of Fire Soon. The "Buffaloes," officially known as the 367th Infantry, have been undergoing intensive training, preparatory to going into the front line trenches is the information just received from Col. James A. Moss by Fred R. Moore. The letter was written "Somewhere in France" on July 22, and says: "Thinking that a line or two from over here might be of interest to you, I would say that on the afternoon of June 19, nine days after having sailed from America, we reached a certain French port, and after spending a couple of days in a so-called Rest Camp, about four miles, away, we entrained for a certain training area, and after traveling, nearly the whole way across France we reached our destination. We have been undergoing, with the assistance of French officers, a course of the most intensive kind of training preparatory to taking our place in the frontline trenches, which we now expect to do, any day. "Our voyage across the Atlantic was uneventful, although, naturally enough, we were during a part of the time under more or less of a nervous strain because of the submarine danger. "We have lost a couple of men by drowning and two or three by natural death, but, as a whole, the health of the regiment has been excellent and both officers and men are in fine, spirits. The conduct of the men has been splendid. The Chief of the Military Police at the Rest Camp told me the Buffaloes were the best disciplined and best behaved regiment that has yet passed through the camp. "Everyone over here, military and civilian, to whom I have spoken, is of the same opinion, viz: The United States did not come to the rescue a minute too soon, and if it had not been for us the Huns would have won the war by now. However, the feeling is now one of confidence and optimism, there being no doubt in the mind of anyone but what we will ultimately win the war, although we all realize that we have on our minds a real man-size job. "The splendid work that the Franco-American troops are doing in the present counter-attack is today the one topic of general conversation in France, and it has done wonders in raising the morale of the French and the rest of the Allies. "As stated before, my regiment expects to be ordered to the front any day, and there is but little doubt, in my opinion, that by the time this letter reaches you the Buffaloes will have had their baptism of fire. "Sincerely yours, JAS. A. MOSS. ALABAMA SOLDIERS SUFFER HEAVY LOSS (Special to THE New York Age.) BIRMINGHAM, Ald.-Casualties of the most severe nature were suffered by Company D, the Bessemer unit of the 16th Infantry, Rainbow Division, in the fighting which accompanied the wiping out of the Soissons-Rheims salient, according to a letter received from Capt Lacy Edmondson by his wife. Twenty-five members of the company were killed, about 100 were wounded and several, including Capt. Edmondson, were gassed, the latter states. Only about seventy-five men were left in the company. HARVARD STUDENT WINS OFFICER'S COMMISSION Special to THE NEW YORK ACE. Boston, MASS.-In the class of one thousand cadets that completed the course of training in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Harvard University August 12, there was one lone colored box. Richard B. Sansbury. His diligent application and the high degree of excellence of his work throughout the course were noticed and commented upon by all the officers of the corps. Mr. Sansbury was one of twelve of the class who was recommended for a commission at once. Mr. Sansbury is a native Indianapolis and a graduate. The New York Age N. CAROLINA FARMERS FORM CREDIT UNION (Special to The New York Ack.) SALISBURY, N. —One of the most practical and helpful institutions organized in this section for many a day is the Piedmont Credit Union, made up of farmers residing in the Miller's Chapel and Sandy Ridge Church sections. The union makes short-term loans to any of its members. Stock is sold at $5 a share, payments being made on the installment plan. Members are permitted to borrow from $50 to $100 at 6 per cent interest. The reserve fund will be used for co-operative buying. Prof. J. E. K. Aggrey of Livingstone College is superintendent and father of the movement. W. N. Locke is president; James Lipe, treasurer, and Prof. T. B. Patterson, secretary. 13 UNDER ARREST AS RESULT OF RACE RIOT According to published reports purported to have been given out by Col. J. A. Marmon, commanding officer at Camp Merritt, N. J., thirteen white soldiers who were on guard during the recent race riot at Camp Merritt, have been arrested. "The guns of the guard were immediately examined after the shooting," it is reported, and "thirteen of them were found to have been fired." The trouble is said to have started over three white soldiers from Mississippi throwing out a colored soldier from the Y. M. C. A. building. The colored soldier killed in the riot is said to have been shot in the back. SOLDIERS WARNED NOT TO MOLEST NEGROES (Special to The New York Act.) JERSEY CITY, N. J.—Officials of the War Department have promised to punish all rowdy soldiers who come to Jersey City, and molest the colored citizens. This assurance has been received by Dr. George E. Cannon, who is in receipt of a communication from Maj. L. H. Gardner, located at Governor's Island. Major Gardner's letter to Dr. Cannon follows: The Commanding General, Eastern Department, wishes to acknowledge your letter of July 12, 1918. He wishes me to state that soldiers guilty of molesting or insulting Negroes will be severely punished if the names and the organizations to which they belong can be ascertained and the facts proven. From the investigation conducted by an inspector at these headquarters, it seems to be impossible to ascertain the names of soldiers who were guilty of misconduct toward the colored people riding on the Plank Road Trolley in the vicinity of your city. From the dates given by the people mentioned in your letter of August 8, 1918, to Col. J. E. Wyke, department inspector, it appears that the organization then on duty in that vicinity has been relieved and sent away. The Commanding General has issued orders to the commander of troops in your vicinity in reference to the behavior of soldiers toward Negroes, and any violation of this order will lead to summary punishment. ASK FOR SUSPENSION (Special to THE NEW YORK AGN) WASHINGTON, D. C. "The executive committee of the National Race Congress has prepared a petition asking Director-General McAdoo for the suspension of the "Jim Crow" laws as a war measure, and will take up the matter officially with him soon. Arrangements are being made for a great meeting of the Race Congress in this city October 1," by the Rev. H. J. Callis/chairman of the executive committee. This will be the anti-Lynching session of the congress, and steps will be taken in keeping with the spirit of the recent message of the President in denunciation of race violence. Churches, societies, other organizations and other organizations are expected to send NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1918. TO HOLD B.M.C. HERE THIS YEAR Davis Faction Wins Its Fight Against Postponing Session Until 1920. TOLD TO SELECT DELEGATES New York Odd Fellows Have Been Instructed to Call Special Meeting at Once to Select Representatives for B. M. C., Which will Convene in New York on September 9. Although some months ago the Sub-Committee of Management of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows issued a proclamation that owing to war conditions the regular session of the B. M. C. would be postponed from 1918 to 1920, the Morris faction for some reason quickly reached a decision last week to hold the B. M. C. in New York in September of this year as demanded by the Ben Davis faction. Local members of the Odd Fellows were not acquainted with the victory won by the Davis faction until Saturday evening of last week when the various lodges were notified by District Grand Master W. David Brown to immediately call special meetings and elect delegates for the B. M. C., which would convene in the City September 9, 1918. Instructions to choose delegates for the nineteenth meeting of the B. M. C. to be held in New York this year instead of two years hence, came as a big surprise to all New York members, who all along were laboring under the impression that the Sub-Committee of Management was strongly opposed to meeting in 1918. For several weeks the Davis faction has been busy making arrangements to meet in New York next month, going so far as to provide sleeping accommodations for the delegates. It is not known whether the activity of the Davis element caused the Morris element to act contrary to the decision of the Sub-Committee of Management. The argument advanced by the Davis faction is that the Sub-Committee of Management acted without authority in postponing this year's meeting of the B. M. C.; that the B. M. C. is the highest authority and in it alone is lodged the power to legislate for all branches of the order, the Sub-Committee of Management being a creature of the B. M. C. RESCIND ORDER TO MAIL CLERKS AT G RESCIND ORDER TO EMPLOY NEGRO MAIL CLERKS AT GREENSBORO, N. C. Special to The New York AoL WASHINGTON, D. C.—Resuming his official duties here, Representative Charles M. Stedman, of the Greensboro District, persuaded the postoffice to revoke approval of an order placing colored mail clerks in the mail transfer office at Greensboro, N. C. Stedman telegraphed General Daniel, secretary of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, that the embarrassing order would be rescinded. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Resuming tive Charles M. Stedman, of the C postoffice to revoke approval of an in the mail transfer office at Greens General Daniel, secretary of the G that the embarrassing order would b Stedman informed Second Assistant Postmaster General Praeger, who comes from Texas, that a mixture of the races in the Greenshoro transfer office was not a desirable move but he was advised the chief railway mail clerk at Greens boro was about to take this step The second assistant told Stedman that the use of Negro mailhanders had KELLOGG'S BEQUEST TO EX-GOV. PINCHBACK (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE) WASHINGTON, D. C.—Through the will of the late William Pitt Kellogg, who was Governor of Louisiana during the perilous days of reconstruction, who died a few days ago, former Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, a faithful friend of Kellogg's of many years' standing, was granted a bequest of $200 LEAVES $120,000 FOR COLORED HOSPITAL WINSTON-SALEM, N. C.—A donation of $240,000 for the erection of two hospital buildings—one for white people and one for colored people—each to cost $120,000, is made in a nuncupative will filed together in the last will and testament with codicil attached of the late R. J. Reynolds. The details on to location of the housewife are left in the hands of Mrs. Hipponella and 17. W. Hipponella and 18. LEAGUE OPENS 19TH SESSION Organization Holding Its Annual Meeting at Fitzgerald's Auditorium. Emmett J. Scott Tells of Aims and Achievements of One of the Most Notable Race Organizations in the Country—Founded in 1900 at Boston by Booker T. Washington. (Special to The New York Act.) ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.—The National Negro Business League, which began for nineteenth annual session Wednesday morning at Fitzgerald's Auditorium, is one of the most notable organizations controlled by the colored people of the country, and exerts a powerful influence for the promotion of thrift, industry, economy and commercial enterprise among the 12,000,000 Negroes of the various states, who are brought into close relationship with the earnest and energetic group of men and women who make up its membership. One of the best posted authorities on the aims and achievements of the league is Emmett J. Scott, the secretary of the organization, who arrived at Boston in 1900, who arrived at Atlantic City Tuesday morning in also industrial Institute at Tuskegee, Ala., and is now serving in the War Department at Washington as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, having charge of the numerous problems that affect colored Americans in connection with the war plans of the Government. For eighteen years Mr. Scott was the confidential secretary of the late Booker T. Washington, the founder of the National Negro Business League and head of Tuskegee Institute. Speaking of the history and general purposes of the league today, Mr. Scott said: "This is the nineteenth annual session of the National Negro Business League. The organization is glad to have the opportunity to come to Atlantic City this year, in response to the cordial invitation of Mayor Bacharach, the Chamber of Commerce, the Y. M. C. A., and the substantial citizenry of this unique community, which has come to internationally known as 'The Playground of America.' The principal sessions are being held in Fitzgerald's (Continued on page seven) O EMPLOY NEGRO GREENSBORO, N. C. his official duties here, Representa- Greensboro District, persuaded the order placing colored mail clerks sboro, N. C. Stedman telegraphed Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, be rescinded. been authorized but under the circums- stances orders would be at once issued correcting the situation. Prior to his arrival here Stedman had telegraphed the department, asking that no final action he taken pending a conference. Stedman said the order had already been made when he arrived here, but it was recalled after his protest was heard W. VIRGINIA K. P'S Special to THE NEW YORK ACE WHEELING, W. VA — The Grand Lodge, K. of P., for the jurisdiction of West Virginia held its session July 30, 31 and August 1. The session was largely attended and was one of the most successful ever held. T. Giles Nutter, of Charleston, was elected Grand Chancellor; Sir T. R. Jenkins, of Huntington, Vice Grand Chancellor; C. W. Boyd, of Charleston, Grand K of R. & S.; Dr. N. L. Edwards, of Illuefield, Grand M of E.; Dr. R. C. Harrison, of Kimbala, Grand Medical Examiner; Sir J. D. Shelton, of Quinmurley, G. L.; Rev. J. Turner, of Kimmurley, Grand Prelate; J. M. Ellis, of Oakhill, Grand Attorney; Prof. J. W. Robinson, of Northfork, and Prof. J. Rupert Jefferson, of Parkersburg,burg. Wives Representatives; H. Woods, of Wescoe Grand Marsh; G. P. Porter, of Charleston, Grand Master at Arms, of Grand Trout; J. R. Calloway of Bluefield; J. W. Roy, Gary and C. H. Rice, Northfork. Committee of Sires R. L. M. Mackey, Dr. M. H. (Continued on page seven) LOSSES OF 369TH ARE REPORTED TO BE MODERATE; WELL KNOWN LIN OFFICERS GO TO OTHER REGIMENT VARDAMAN LOSES OUT IN THE PRIMARIES Jackson, Miss.—There is great rejoicing among colored Americans throughout the United States over the defeat of James K. Vardaman for re-election to the United States Senate, Representative Pat Harrison winning over this widely-known demagogue in the primaries held Tuesday. "Letter from President Wilson stating he "could not but regard Vardaman's election as a condemnation of my administration by the people of Mississippi;" was regarded by political leaders as having been a strong factor in cutting down the Vardaman vote. WESTERN TRAIN PORTERS PRESENT GRIEVANCES (Special to THE NEW YORK AGK) WASHINGTON, D. C.-Good results are bound to follow the visit of Louis Fairchild, Popular Bluff, Mo.; James S. Springfield, Mr. and W. Harkin, St. Charles, who came here August 6 as the representatives of the train porters of the railroads west of the city, before the Board of Wage and Working Conditions, and left the city the end of last week, satisfied with the hearing they had received and hopeful that good of it would come to those whom they were authorized to speak for. TO CONDUCT CAMPAIGN AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS PHILADELPHIA, PA.—The campaign of education to prevent the spread of tuberculosis among Negroes received impetus Thursday evening of last week when six thousand persons gathered at McCoach Playgrounds, Catherine and Seventeenth streets, and took part in appropriate exercises. A month ago the Philadelphia Committee of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis called together representative colored men and women and asked that an advisory committee be formed with a view to conducting a campaign against the inroads of this disease. No definite work of this kind has ever been conducted among colored people. An executive committee was subsequently formed, as follows: Dr. Henry M. Minton, chairman; Isadore Martin secretary; R. R. Wright, Dr. John P. Turner, Dr. T. S. Burweil, Dr. A. L. Manly, Dr. A. B. Jackson and Mrs. A. W. Blackwell, Dr. Minton, chairman of the committee, is clinical assistant, Henry Phipps Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. At Thursday's meeting music was furnished by the Cornucopia Band of seventy-five pieces. Two moving picture films were shown, one on tuberculosis, called "The Great Truth," and the other a Triangle comedy. Speeches were made. During the coming winter the committee intends to wage an active campaign, investigating several phases of the tuberculosis problem as pertains particularly to Negroes in this vicinity. HOW WAR TRANSFORMED GEORGIA DRAFTED MEN (Special to THE NEW YORK AGL) Washington, D. C.—Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson of Atlanta, is visiting his family, who reside here. Mrs. Georgia Douglas Johnson, his wife, has issued a volume of soulful verse and is considered a literary woman. In commenting upon the fact that Georgia will furnish some 5,000 colored draftees to the army, Col. Johnson said: "If you could see the colored draftees transformed from a slouching, indifferent, hat-in-hand fellow from the swamp region into a smart looking, khaki dressed, upstanding soldier of Uncle Sam, who would not take his hat off, even to the Governor, you would just ask I do to George Douglas Johnson." The active participation of the 369th Infantry, formerly the old Lancers in the French counter-attack against the Germans, and the transfer of all the colored commissioned officers to other regiments are some of the interesting features contained in a letter dated July 26, received by Pte R. Moore from Col. William Hayward. Colonel Hayward's letter follows; Special to The New York Arch Press Richards, 8512 Gibson avenue has four sons in the service. Her fifth son, whose name is Zallas, will leave in September. WANT WAR CHAPLAINS FOR COLORED TROOPS Special to THE NEW YORK ACK WASHINGTON, D. C.—There is great need in the army of chaplains for colored troops, and a statement authorized by the War Department is to the effect that a chaplain is needed for every 1200 officers and men. The army wants a special kind of chaplain—sturdy, upstanding, brotherly men between the age of 21 and 45 years who cares a great deal more about the welfare of soldiers than about distinctions and creeds. So far it has been most difficult to secure a proper number of colored chaplains for colored troops. At the Army Chaplain School at Zachary Taylor a number of men are now receiving training, which is practical and intensive. To get into this school the candidate, if a Protestant, must have the approval of a Committee of the Federal Council of Church of Christ in America, 1112 Woodward Building, Washington, D. C. Then he must pass a physical test of the local draft board. While at the school he receives free subsistence. When he has completed the course successfully he is allowed mileage home at the rate of $3\frac{1}{2}$ cents a mile; and when he is appointed he takes the rapk and pay of a first lieutenant of the National Army, $2,000 a year and $2,200 abroad. A new class began August 23. It would not be amiss for some of the churches to release ministers for the period of the war. The tragic thing so far with reference to colored chapkins is that it has been impossible out of the hundreds of applications to get enough men to meet the educational and other requirements of the service. Any minister desiring additional information as to the Training School for Chaplains or wishing an appointment as chaplain should communicate directly with the Adjunct General of the Army. Protestant ministers may also find it desirable to get in touch with the Federal Council of Churches, 1112 Woodward Building, Washington, D. C. PLAN BIG WAR STAMP DRIVE IN NEW YORK Colored citizens of New York are planning to take an active part in the War Savings Stamp drive which begins September 3 and will iastic meetings are being held at the rooms of the Urban League in Seventh avenue, and the ministers of the various local churches are making extensive arrangements for the drive. A big mass meeting will be held in the tent of the Rev Mr. Humphreys in 136th street, between Lenox and Fifth avenues, on the evening of September 3. Street meetings also will be held. The closing meeting of the campaign will be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church. A chorus from the Riverdale Orphanage will sing and the Clet Club will furnish selections. The Sailors' Band of seventy-five pieces will play. Governor Whitman will be invited to take part and prominent men and women will be present. During the drive street booths will be located in various sections of the city. The next meeting to complete arrangements for the drive will be held Monday afternoon. August 4 at the headquarters of the Urban League to be held at 10 am. REPORTED THE KNOWN LINE FOR REGIMENTS 369th Infantry, formerly the old Ile st the Germans, and the transfer s to other-regiments are some of the better-dated July 26, received by Pied ward. news: Just a line to say all's well with regiment. We are tired but have have been through the great war which started July 15, and a part of wonderful French Army now known for standing like a rock, the one against which the enemy hurried his shock divisions and had them burn out bits. We were the only colored unit this battle as far as we can learn. The losses were moderate considering the operations. The boys were persevering splendid. They will fight, that's our tablished fact now. "You will be interested to know for Lieut. Lacey asked to go to the town where he thought he would be hired. He had some trouble with Capt. more. I don't know just what it was. So I approved his application, giving him as fine a recommendation as, I can open. He is a fine young man and a splendid officer. I hated to lose him. "The next move Capt. Marshall applied for a transfer and I approved telling him if he thought he could be better elsewhere and be happier with me he had better go. He has gone to the 93d Division. I recommended him to his new commander, especially for Judge Advocate work. "Capt Fillmore then applied to go to the Quartermaster Corp so he was master, and I recommended him to the captain, and he was immediately for that date." presumably for that duty. "An order has come through to transferring Reid, whom I had recommended. They recommended for another promotion, that to first lieutenant to the 370th. Reid had made no application. He is a fine man and good soldier, has performed his duties well. Europe Away Sick. "Europe is also ordered, without application, to the 93d Division. He is away sick. So it seems that higher command made transfer of all our colored line officers. We still have two colored chaplains, fine men, but how I would like to trade them for Dr. Brooks. "We hear unofficially that ten colored officers are coming to us, but no definite orders. Well, if so, they will be treated by me and other white officers exactly on a par and equality just as our colored officers have always been. "I was able to secure permission for ten of our enlisted men to attend officers' training school, and if they make good they will be commissioned as officers, whether in this regiment or not we do not know, but in view of the transfer of Reid and Europe, probably in another unit. We heard that all our white line officers are to go to other outfits and all colored line officers come to us. But one hears many things which do or do not materialize. "We think the Boche is licked since this battle, not that the war is ended, but the tide has turned. Our boys get lots of lots in this muss—helmets, rifles, field glasses, overcoats, knapsacks, bag-onets, machine guns and ammunition either from German prisoners or found in the front-line trenches (French) which Germans occupied and froze which we drove them out in a hurry. Our boys don't like the French rifle and we found some of them in frost trenches with German rifles (Mauser) and ammunition, which are more like our Springfield. Fighting the devil with fire, eh? "I was in the hospital three weeks and underwent a double operation. Our was on my old broken ankle. Surgeon say I will not limp at all. I got back the first day of the battle, thank the good Lord. Had to go on crutches the last week, but have graduated to cane now. "We are now in a very active sector, front lines, to which the title of battle swept us. This has been a "war movement" for us sure enough the last two weeks. Best regards to our friends there. "Sincerely, "WM. HAYWARD." Special to The New York Am. WASHINGTON, D. C—Company A. 301st Stevordere Regiment, "Somewhere in France," has been cited by Rear Admiral Wilson and General McClure for exceptionally efficient work. These uniformed men unloaded and cooled the immense steamship Levantain, formerly the Vaterland, in fifty-axz hours, making a new world's record, in competition with other stevordere detachments on the western front in France, many of which were white. A film, showing this special regiment as birth and an age, is to be released this summer. MATSUDA, Pa.—As an aftermath race riots which resulted in the death of four men three weeks ago in the city of 26th and Federal streets, Ramsey, a white policeman, was without bail, pending the action of coroner, when arraigned before prate Pennock at City Hall. He held following the mysterious case of Riley Bullock, who was on the steps of the 20th and Federal streets police station on July 29, hearing of Mrs. Adelia White on a charge of assault and batten intent to kill has been indefended. Counsel for both sides before the magistrate and to the continuance. Mrs. Bond, attached to the probation court, arrested on a warrant sworn out with Kelly (white), who was shot the recent race riot in the southside of the city. shooters and marines who participate in riots will hereafter be confined to limits of the navy yard at League Field. The ruling to this effect was made out in a statement made Monday by the office of the agents of the Department of Justice. After an investigation by them it was said they had discovered that a crowd of men in uniform started the riots that resulted in the injury of a score of people, including whites and blacks at Strawberry Mission last week. District Attorney Kane said he would co-operate in every way with the city police in an effort to stop out the conditions that exist in the southern-section of the city, where the earlier riots occurred CAMP MERRITT SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED AT NYACK N. YACK, N. Y.-On Saturday, August 17, 125 soldiers from Camp Merritt came to Nyack, guests of the Afro- American Progressive Club. They were royally entertained. At 6:30 o'clock the Hudson Valley Valley Band formed in line at Main and Washington streets. The parade gave pleasure to a large crowd who lined the sidewalks. Leading the parade were members of the committee, the Rev. E. Purdy, Chas. Everett, F. Pitt, D. Stroud, Jas. Gullifield, W. Hutchett and L. Thompson. The citi- nism carried a large American flag, led by the Tappan Zee Military Band. Hurstraw, Spring Valley and Tarry- man were also represented in the line in march. Thirty-five members of the NYACK Red Cross and the school chil- lens all dressed in white and carrying were led by Sergeant William Wil- liam of Camp Dix. After the parade powers were spread for 175. They were served by the Club Committee and the leader of the Red Cross. The Rev. Mr. Fisher, Chaplain of Camp Merritt, gave a fare address. 20,000 LIBERTY BONDS IN INSURANCE ASSETS ATLANTA, Ga.-The Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company held a very impor- tant conference here recently of all the directors and district agents throughout the system and new steps were taken for bigger and better work for the coming six months. The report of the last six months was the largest in its history. It shows that the company bought $10,000 worth of Liberty Bonds and has total net assets of $111,873.38. A. F. Herndon, the president of the concern, leaves soon with his family for the business league meeting at Atlantic City and other points East and West. J. C. Lindsay, the manager, is making things hum. He is a man of unbounded enthusiasm and technical efficiency, and he has around him a strong, body of men and women who have caught much of his spirit. Among them are C. C. Shanks, H. W. Russell and Roger Henderson, president of the agency force, and many others. DRAFT CONTINGENT FROM NIAGARA FALLS NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.—A draft contingent of 20 Negroes left the Falls for Camp Upton, Long Island. Fifteen of them were Falls men and five were transferred to the local board by other boards. The men were given a rousing send-off. The Sons of St. George Fife and Drum Corps furnished the music; Company G, 74th Infantry, N. Y. G. commanded by Capt. Charles P. Keller, was the escort. The colored Masons and Knights of Pythias were in line. There were large delegations from the Red Cross and other patriotic and fraternal organizations. Not one colored man had failed to report when called by the local board. Samuel Dett, chair- man of the colored section of the Falls chapter of the American Red Cross had charge of the send-off. These are the men who left for camp Flannigan Foster, Frank Andrew Reese, Andrew F. Coleman, James Rhodes, Robert Lane, Hughey Ellis, Henry Lane, Hughey Ellis, Henry Gray, Chas, Smith, Anson Bacon, Warren F. Harris, Charles H. Dickerson, Royal Phine, Lucius Winfield, Herheft Ford, Robert Henry Robertson and Joe Johnson. FLORIDA DRAFTEES ARE GIVEN BIG SEND-OFF Sr. Augustine, Fla.-The fifth contingent of colored draftees of 77 men from St. John County were given the final big send-off on last Sunday at the St. John's Hall, under the auspices of St. Benedict's War Council, prior to their entrainment for Camp Devens, Mass. This occasion was carried out in a unique way, from the fact of being the largest quota that had left so far. Hundreds of relatives and friends gath- ered at the hall. Later followed the boys in their line of march to the depot, headed by the uniform rank of Knights of St. John, followed by two brass bands, where they bade them God speed NO VACATION TAKEN BY THIS RED CROSS UNIT PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The color line will ment, Leaf Auxiliary No. 6, Unit 3, Sadie Young, leader, which meets every Friday night at 743 South 20th street, a unit of the Red Cross, will take no vacation this summer. This was decided when they met last week and reports were filed, showing the extensive character or the work accomplished by this branch. In preparation of war essentials for hospital uses, in knitting of sweaters, helmets and socks, the same enthusiasm is shown, indicative of the fact that a number of these women have foregone any vacation at all. HONORS FOR SCHOOL GRADUATES WASHINGTON, D.C.—In the American School Peace League Scahary contest for 1918, the subject being "The Teaching of Democracy as a factor in a League of Nations" the contest being open to Normal School seniors throughout the country, Miss Marion E. Brown of the Myrtilla Miner-Normal School received third place of the four receiving honorable mention, the prizes offered being three. The graduates of our District Schools have had wonderful success in carrying off honors and desirable assignments in all the departments of the Government since the beginning of the war. This speaks volumes for the high character of our school system, among the best in the country, and for the splendid army of teachers we have. SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSES AT GREENSBORO, N.C Greenbore, N. G.—The Agricultural and Technical College closed one of their most successful summer schools August 2. During the six weeks' session a representative set of teachers from the University of South Carolina was in attendance. In addition to the regular instructors, lectures were given by President James E. Sheppard of the National Training School. Durham: Prof. Holland. Bootham: College of the City of New York; Prof. R. L. Flowers. Trinity College. Durham. On each Friday night a combined program by the A. & T. Training Camp and the summer school teachers was rendered. Friday, August 3, at 6 o'clock the flag raising exercises took place. Musical numbers were rendered by the Summer School Chorus at thevet. The flag was presented in a very eloquent speech by Prof. W. B. Windsor, Bennett College, and it was received in a very patriotic and timely address by President James B. Dudley, of the A. & T. College. The principal address was delivered by Judge W. P. Bynum of Greenbsor. Captain C. C. Bynum of Greenbsor. Captain C. College Training Camp, also made a short address. 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It has been found necessary to open the Fall term October 1 instead of September 1. It is hoped to have the dormitories by this time entirely cleared of soldiers, who will be housed in the new barracks constructed for their use. The new set enrollments that it over had, notwithstanding the large number of the former students that have been drafted. CHAUTAUQUA AT BORDENTOWN SCHOOL BORDENTOWN SCHOOL BORDENTOWN, N. J.-Judge Robert H. Terrell, of Washington, D. C., reviewed the history of the Negro soldier at the second annual chauuntaqua last Saturday held at the Bordentown School. A large crowd turned out to hear him. All parts of the State were represented. A large delegation was present from Gouldtown, a small community of well-to-do colord latter-day residents of New Jersey, in the southern part of New Jersey. They mourned in their own machines, a distance of about 80 miles. William Johnson, principal of a public school in Canden County, talked on "Food Conservation." Short speeches were made by Dr. Cannon, of Jersey City; Nsaac Nuttef, of Atlantic City; the Rev Dr. Corruthers, of Newark, and the Rev. Mr. Cannon, of Cranford. Miss Cleota, Collins-Lacy, of New York, rendered the music. HEALTH CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, S. C—Last week Seymour Carroll, field secretary of the State Council of Defense, colored branch, announced the speakers for the health campaign to open in South Carolina August 3 The speakers will all attend an institution of instruction at the University of South Carolina for two days. Among those who have been invited to the Columbia health meeting is the Hon Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War. Encouraging reports are coming in at the State headquarters, 1107% Washington street, of the progress that is being made by the State workers and the county chairmen. No stone will be left unturned in the work by the colored committee in carrying the message to thousands who need the message of health. All persons who would like to take part in the health campaign should write Seymour Carroll or Robert W. Boulwain, field secretaries, State Council of Defense, colored branch, Columbia. The chairman of the Richland County branch, I. S. Leevy; 1221 Taylor street, is head of a committee of citizens to look for homes for the speakers who attend the conference. MEDICAL FRATERNITY ENTER- TAINR Washington, D. C.—Dancing in midsummer at one of the Howard University Fraternity houses is an unusual festivity. Yet this war summer will be marked by the one of last Monday that was really a blue ribbon occasion. The university honored of two charming and accomplished young teachers, Miss Fannie Powel, daughter of B. F. Powel of Albany, Ga., and Miss Rozohoele Hart, of American, Ga. They are touring the vacation. The host was Dr. Cheevers, the doctor ofternity and dental graduate of this year. He also represents a prominent family of Albany, Ga. The scene of the occasion was at the home of Alpha Chapter of the Chi Delta Mu Medical Society and only its kind in the country has exclusively for men of the medical, dental and pharmaceutical professions. CIRCLE NOTES The closing exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible Schools, conducted throughout the city by the New York City Baptist Mission Society, were held in the Wannamaker Auditorium Friday morning, August 9. The Trinity division from Trinity Baptist Church was composed of colored children from Wannamaker who, under the auspices of Unit New War, represented the Circife for Negro War relief the national war relief organization among colored people. They were costumed symbolic of the Circife and gave a patriotic song and demonstration. Unit No. 6 is also co-operating with the Patriotic League and the Ladies' Home Circle in providing for the needs of the drafted men in that section. This group is responsible for the generation of the units of the Circle in the communities in which they exist. Representatives of most of the units in and around New York City gathered at the Music School Settlement on the Music School campus of the Circle for Nero Wan Rollie, the secretary, presided and after the usual preliminary business the following speakers were respectively called upon: Edward Snyder, one of the Y. M. C. A. secretaries, who exports to the United States; Nancy Harrison Rhodus, treasurer of the Rev. G. Lake Imea, dean of the theological department at Tuskegee Institute; Mrs. Elinah Rochon Boutte, recently from Camp Grant and doing special work for the Circle, and Fred R. Moore, who have brief talks with members of the university remarks concerning the rapid growth of the work of the organization. At the annual meeting of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs in Bordentown, N. J., last month the Circle for Nogro War Relief was represented by Mrs. Sadie Dorcette Tandy, who made a brief talk conferring the work RALEIGH, N. G.-Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Philips of Wilson and Mrs. Williams Jennephex. of Washington, were the guests of Mrs. Annie Caldwell, Swain street. Mr. and Mrs. Stanback, Mme. Stanback and Miss Hattie Hunter, of Warrenton, were the guests of Mrs. Jno. Toney, Wilmington street. Presiding Elder Holt held his third quarter at St. Paul's A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. Maria Hunter died last Thursday morning. Her funeral was held from St. Paul's church, of which she had been a member for many years. She was buried with the honors of the Order of Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Copeland and others were on their way to Zebulon, when their car was struck by a trolley car and thus hindered their further progress. Beyond a shaking up, no one was hurt. The funeral of Mrs. Cora Meadows was held from St. Paul's church last Thursday night. Her body was carried to Maryland, accompanied by her husband, W. J. Meadows, and her father, the Rev. J. D. Avery. Mrs. M. D. Hlaywood, Cabarus street, is out again, having been ill for two weeks. Jeff Smith died last Tuesday, having been sick only two days. This funeral was held Thursday from Martin St. Baptist Church. James Smith of Washington, is in the city, having been called on account of the death of his brother. Miss Addie Gorham has returned from visiting her sister, Mrs. J. A. Faison, in Wadesboro, N. C. Mrs. S. N. Vass has been very ill, but is somewhat improved. Dr S. N. Vass was called home from Chicago, on account of the illness of Mrs. Vass. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were the banner draft days for Philadelphia. The induction of 2,326 of our men was also Philadelphia's biggest face movement. There will be many calls for race men for special induction late in August. The men entrained at the Baltimore and Ohio Station, 24th and Chestnut streets, and were sent to Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio. A number of bands were to report from the city and thousands of persons marched with the men as they departed. The men formed into squads and the captain of each squad called the roll. State draft headquarters Monday sent the banner draft boards a telegram received from Washington urging that greater attention be given to medical examinations. Forty-eight Camden men and 87 from other South Jersey counties left Camden Monday for Camp Upton, Yaphank, L. I. Rising Sun Masonic Lodge and the race auxiliary of the Red Cross escorted them to the train, F. Manville White, thirty years old, was taken to the arm in a general fight in a crowd with the police and Sansom streets Monday to say farewell to race selctoyes departing for camp from the B. & O. Railroad Station. ATLANTA, GA Atlanta, Ga.—The Y. M. C. A. has arranged for a community song service for the month of August Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5 o'clock. The group held in the Odd Follows auditorium on Thursday. The Kemper Harrad directed the program and H. H. Pace delivered a fine address on "The Value of Music in the Life of a People." The meeting was funded by the aid and a post sum was raised for the children. A new Y. M. C. A. on the second Sunday Mrs. J. T. McKinney, musical director of Morris Brown, directed the program. A branch of the N.A. A. C. P. has reorganized and the new officials are planning a big membership drive. A branch of the Associated Charities has been organized among the colored people of the city with Dr. James Bryant as chairman, and Mr. James C. C. as colored workers have already been employed by the central association. A Red Cross work room has just been opened at No. 157 Abburn avenue under the supervision of Mrs. Alice Carey. The Red Cross branch is in charge of a campaign for new members. Dr. W. F. Peirn is chairman; T. K. Gibson, Sr. secretary; M. C. J. Bryant, assistant; Mrs. H. R. Butler, vice-chairman, and A. F. Herton, treasurer. Dr. R. H. Singleton and wife left for Long island to spend awhile with relatives of Mrs. Singleton. The doctor when in need of a rest ever since he was successful in raising the $3,500 which paid off the $5,000 Church, which had been standing for 27 years. He has made Bethel a real center for the people in the various community interests. THE LATEST THEORY OF FIRST AID IS: That germs are formed on the surface of the skin and scalp most abundantly. Every intelligent person knows it is better to use creams, powders, ointhes, tonics and pomades which restroys life rather than those which promote. LIBERTY SKIN TOILET ARTICLES are antiseptic. They provide LIBERTY to the skin from the germs that enslave it, build up and nourish the tissues and leave the skin and scalp as clean and sure that they are safely used by physicians and their families. They are intended for all humanity. Drug Stores Barber Shope, Beauty Parlors and Agents find genuine satisfaction in the ready and continued sale. STAMFORD, CONN. STAMFORD, Conn.-Mr. and Mrs. Perage of Advocate Place, spent Sunday visiting friends in New York and Brooklyn. Richard Bailey of Waterbury, Conn., motored to Stamford with a party of friends and had dinner at the Morton House. The Rev. William O. Harris of the Union Baptist Church, is spending the month of August in the South. William M. Stokes of Adams avenue, was married to Miss Charlotte D. Crawley by the Rev. W. D. Harris. They had a reception at the home of Mrs. Edward Jones, 9 Victa street. They will live at 44* Adams avenue. The Rev. Heward F. Lewis preached 18 Danbury last Sunday evening. Mrs. Mary Lewis of Hill street, spent Sunday in South Norwalk. Miss Christina Ellis, 258 West Main street, will spend a week with her sister, Mrs. F. K. Marshall of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Ethel Conover will spend two weeks in Freehold, N. J. John Bragg will spend a week in New Jersey with his brother. Will W. Freeman spent Sunday with friends in Stamford. Forty-five drafted men left Sanford Aug. 1, for Camp Devens. There was a reception given for them at the Morton House last Wednesday. There were speeches by Mayor, the Chief of Police and others. The boys were escorted to the tain by a platoon of police and two bands and friends of the drafted men. PLAINFIELD, N. J. PLAINFIELD, N. J.—Labor Day celebration by Union Lodge 4026, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Household of Ruth 1325 and P. G. M. C, 2x2, at Nonpierced Hall, Monday, September 2, 1918 Music by Macdonald's Orchestra. Admission, including, war 50 cents. Adj. 2x2. Miss Nora Cary, her nephew, Edward Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Catherine Perry and little daughter, Mrs. Pearl Cary and two children of Plainfield avenue and Mrs. Edward Urnart, West 4th street, let's last Wednesday for a trip south among relatives, and friends in Esmont, Va Mrs. F. Brown, Jr., and son, East 3rd street, have return hame after a pleasant visit among relatives and friends in Salem, N. J. Miss E. C. Parsons, East 4th street, gave a reception 'last week in honor of Miss A. Swame of Southport, N. C., who paid her a three months' visit--Mr.-Parson's crushed fingers are mending slowly. Mrs. Helen Williams of Jersey City was last Sunday the guest of her mother 'and family, Mrs. J. Johnson, East 4th street. Mrs E. C. Johnson, East 4th street, left Saturday for a stay in Ashurv Park and other points along the coast. Mrs Jenkins, Crescent Court, East 7th street, left Sajurday for a week's visit among friends at Long Beach. James Ward, formerly of Plainfield, now at Atlantic City, is here on a visit. Mrs. P. J. Simmons, East 4th street, left here last week accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Katie Smith, of 143rd street, New York, for Ashurv Park and other seashore resorts for a few weeks. A surprise birthday party was given to Miss Plenora Turner, 315 Plainfield avenue, Tuesday evening, August 13. A goodly number of the younger set had a pleasant time. Miss Lelia Walker and her sister, Mrs M Brown, entertained the North Star, family, an auxiliary of the Mount Zion A. M. E. Church. Edward Clay, Harmony street, reported for duty in the navy Friday. Wm. Burton of Detroit is here, the guest of his aunts and uncle Will Wycoff, sexton of Mount Olive Baptist Church, was given a vacation for ten days with expenses. He spent it in New Jersey and Connecticut, having the time of his life Mrs. B. B. Bailey, Plainfield avenue, left last Friday to spend ten days' vacation in Atlantic City. Mrs H. Mitchell, Chatham street: Mrs E. Brown, wife of the Rev. J. L. Brown, Ellison, Va, and Mrs Hunt left Sunday' for Boston. Mrs. Brown is here on a visit with her two sons, Lincoln and Thomas, also her daughter, Mrs Hunt, West 4th street. The Rev Alfred Wilson of Washington, D. C., is here with his family on West 4th street. The Rev Kelly expects to open a mission soon. Mrs. Helen McCray of Petersburg, Va. after a two weeks' visit with her uncle and his wife in Richmond street, Mr. and Mrs James Smith returned home last week. Mrs. Beula Burgess of East 3rd street, accompanied by her two sons and her mother, Mrs Williams, left for a three weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Connecticut Herbert, Kurtus and Levi' Whiting of New York motored over Saturday and were the guests of their brother, J. B. Whiting, and family, West 4th street, The Rev. Mrs. P. H. Brywn, West 4th street, after several weeks' illness, is much better and able to be out. Mrs Landora Brown, Plainfield avenue, who was out of town for a short time, was to church Sunday. Miss Ethel Roselle of Trenton is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wood, Plainfield avenue Mrs. A. Merritt and son, West 4th street, left for a visit with her husband's people in Virginia. Mrs. M. Porter, and daughter and Mrs. D. Schenck of Newark were weekend visitors of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ingene C. Johnson, East 4th street, Mrs. Schenck made Mrs. Johnson a present of a beautiful canary bird imported from South America, Miss Maria Miller of 13th street, New York, is here on a week's visit, the guest of her cousin, Mrs. A. J Lambert, Plainfield avenue, Miss Eleanor B. Greene is engaged to Private Reverdy Sutton of Cranford, N. J, now stationed at Camp Upton. No date for the marriage has been fixed. Miss Jesse Saunders, 326 Reckerman street, is in Philadelphia visiting friends. Miss Isaac Brown, Central avenue, left Saturday for a week's vacation in New York. Miss Marjorie L. 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An address was made by Counselor Stephen A. Bennett on the subject. "Some Facts on the Slave Traffic in the American Colonies." There was a piano selection by John Chase; reading, Mrs. Nancy Jones; piano solo, Miss Mildred West; recitation, Mrs. Addio Bicton; piano solo, Miss Ruth Wilson; reading, M. Overton. The Lyceum meets on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 5. Its officers are: Philip L. Ryerson, president; Miss Cornelia R. Garrison, recording secretary; Mrs. Addie Becton, financial secretary; Edward Brown, treasurer. MUMFORD. N. Y Mumford, N. Y.-Services were largely attended at the Second Baptist Church, Sunday a. m. Mrs. Frank Simms and Mr. Blackburn are able to be out again. Mrs. Verna Walker of Scottsville visited her aunt, Mrs. Frank Simms, last week. The Rev. Mr. Haynes preached at Zion M. E. Church Sunday evening. Several from the Second Baptist Church and Sunday school here attended the Le Roy Sunday School聚会 at the Fish Ponds on Wednesday. President Amiger of the Northern University will preach at the Second Baptist Church here Sunday at 11 a.m. WATKINS, N. Y Watkins, N, Y.—A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wess, Jessie Francis—Both mother and babe are doing nicely. Missess Cora Frame of Rochester, and sisters, Eunice and Katharine, of Penn Yan, were week-end guests of Mrs. Charles Ellis. Mrs. Peter Phinney entertained a few friends Sunday evening Mrs. Anderson and daughter, Miss Margery, of Seranton, Pa., are visiting Mrs. Ellsworth Rowley. Mrs Fred Stout and infant daughter have returned from a visit with her mother at Gereva. Mr. and Mrs. Phinney, Miss Stella Granston, Peter Phinney, Jr., and Alfred Phinney attended the music festival of the famous Sousa band at Elimira Monday evening. Mrs. Charles Martin and Mrs. Claude King entertained at Mrs. Mary Wess' last Friday evening. ITHACA, N. Y. Ithaca, N. Y.—Miss Gladys Powell returned to Washington, D. C., after a week's vacation with her family. 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The colored Red Cross gave a program and social at the Calvary Baptist Church Thursday night, Aug. 15, for the benefit of a service flag. The flag was presented to the church Sunday evening, Aug. 18, with a patriotic program. Mrs. Anna Green was home for a week from Lake Brantingham, but has returned. WASHINGTONVILLE N.Y. Washingtonville, N. Y.-John Earls visited friends in New York City last week: Private Wilbur King of Camp Upton spent Sunday in town. Friends and relatives have received letters from Corporal Hector Lewis and Privates James Lewis and Robert Baldwin who are in France. In Bethany chapel Sunday the Rev. P. W. bewell preached in the morning on "Working in the Church." A large and enthusiastic congregation attended the song and prayer service in the evening. James Downs of Camp Dix, who expected to make an address in the evening, sent word that he could not come. Miss Nancy Mann is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Freeman, at Blooming Grove. Richard and Floyd Freeman have accepted positions with Mead & Taft, builders. PORT CHESTER N Y PORT CHESTER, N. Y.—Services were well attended at Bethesda Baptist Church Sunday Brother Edward Whittey preached in the morning and Brother Arthur Spearman in the evening. One person joined the church Collection for the day $20. Sunday August 25, will be observed as missionary day at the church at 3:30 p. m. the services proper will begin. The subject for discussion is "The Value of Women in the Church." The lawn party given by the Society of Willing Workers, on the lawn of the church last Thursday evening, was well attended and a grand success. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Moten of Lynchburg, Va., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs William Butler, 430 Ellendale avenue. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Henry Johnson, 52 North Main street, last Tuesday morning, August 20. Mrs Sadie Lee of Palmer place, is visiting her mother in Newport News Va. WATERTOWN, N. Y. Watertown, N. Y.—Quarterly conference was held at Thomas A. M. E. Zion Church, Aug. 13, by the presiding elder, the Rev J. H. Ellis, of Eimira. The reports were very pleasing. The Rev J. H. Ellison was the guest of Mrs. Fred D. Humphrey, 253 East Moulton street. Mr. and Mrs. Crutcher with their mother, Mrs. Smith, motored to Syracuse on Sunday. George Hayes arrived in the city. He is a leading musician of the 24th Infantry band, now stationed in New Mexico. William Bayley has greatly improved the interior of Zion Church. Mrs Laura Bush, chairman of the stewardess board, has had a new radiator installed at her own expense. The reception given to B. K. White and his mother at Mrs. Fred D. Humphrey's, 253 East Moulton street, Friday evening was a delightful occasion. Refreshments were served with covers for 29 guests. The Rev William Rodges preached a stirring sermon at Zion Church last Sunday evening to a good attendant. THE AGE is for sale every week at 253 East Moulton street. HILLBURN, N. Y. Hillburn, N. Y.-Sunday morning at Brook Chapel, the Rev. Mr Gunner preached. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of New York, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson of Sixth street. Mrs. Chas Walker of Paterson, was in town Sunday. Private R. Dunken of Camp Devens, Mass., was a visitor last week. Mrs. John Jackson of Mahwah, was the guest of Mrs Geo Powell Sunday. The friends and relatives of Mrs Elsie Jackson gave her a birthday surprise Friday evening, August 16. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Byson Gunner, Mr. and Mrs George Powell, Mr. and Mrs John Jackson. Gentlemen use MADAME SIMMONS VELVET SKIN BLEACH CREAM after shaving to have elf skin. Skin after use VELVET SKIN BLEACH CREAM because it's a greaseless cream of highest quality, containing the necessary chemicals for bleaching and beautifying the skin AGENT B WANTED. Price per jar by mail, 35c. SIMMONS AGENCY 99 WEBSTER ST. NEW HAVEN, CONN. SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTION3 SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morgan, Mrs. Theodore Degroot, Miss Francis Gunner, Miss Hattie Jackson, Kenneth and Milton Powell and Warren Smith and Samuel Milligan has accepted a position with the American Brake Shoe Co. of Mahwah, N. J. Lester Vandunk, who recently joined the U. S. Navy, spent a few hours at home Sunday. ELMIRA N Y Elmira, N. Y., -The Rev. L. L. Woods, pastor of Doughles church, prescheduled to a large audience Sunday evening on "The Prodigial Son." Offering, $20.50. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carter and Laby and Mr. Cohen motored to Binghamton Saturday evening and returned by way of Owego. They were entertained at Sunday dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Owego. Mrs. Thompson is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, 311 Baldwin street. Misses Maud and Ruth Sherman of New York are visiting at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Robert Williams, 663 Dickinson street. Mrs. C. F. Matthews and Mrs. S. E. Howard are entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haley of Bath N. Y., 'Major Charles R. Douglass of the Pension Bureau of Washington, D. C., was also present. Mrs. Ira Green and son, Morris, of Van Elen, N. Y., are speding a few weeks in Elmira. Mrs. Stephen A. Clark and Mrs. Fred Clark spent Monday in Bath, N. Y. The new Execsor Cornet Band filled an engagement in Corning, N. Y. Thursday, at the State Council of Colored Republicans, which is formed for uniting the representative men and women of the race in this state. Hon. Edward H. Johnson, of New York, member of the State Legislature; John W. Thompson of Rochester, E. R. Spalding of Owego and Mrs. Robert Luskens of Allan, were among the speakers. Walter Taylor, who has been in the navy for the past ten months spent a few days in Elmira Miss Minnie C. Jones of Addison, N. Y, and sister, Mrs. Luelia Adams of Philadelphia, were entertained at dinner friday by Mrs. Louise Condal at her home, 600 East Clinton street. Mrs. and Mrs. Clarence Dart are visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mrs. Sadie Parker, who spent a few weeks in Elmira has returned to her home in New York Mrs. Theodokia Pye and Miss Pearl Brent were entertained at supper Friday evening by Miss Bernice Scott of Horse Heads, N. Y. Mr and Mrs Pete Phinney and two sons motored from Watkins, N. Y., to this city to attend the Sousa concert. Mrs. Lionel Vanphilen is ill at the Arnold-Ogden hospital. Mrs. S. E. Howard was entertained at supper Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, 520 Buddwin street. UTICA. N. Y. Ursica N. Y—Mrs Rebecca Hoover, wife of Frank Hoover, 127 Seuca street, died Aug. 12, after a lingering illness. Mrs Hoover was born in Hennetta, N.C. 38 years ago, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. McKenna. Funeral services were held from her late home Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Leo Frank, of this city. A host of friends and acquaintances mourn her loss. Interment was at Forest Hill cemetery. Leo Frank of Camp Upton attended the James Grant, 415 Broad street, and a party of friends made a pleasant motor trip to the Adirondacks last Sunday. Prince Brewster, 310 Jay street, has accepted a very nice position at Stone's barber shop. At a recent meeting of Damon Lodge No. 6, K. of P., various offices made vacant by the recent draft were filled, and a prayer was offered for all the brothers in the service by the grand prelate, the Rev Robert J Strother. Several of the young men who left recently with the draftees from this section for Camp Upton write back how well they like the service and the benefits military training gives them. The Afro-American division of the Ladies of the Red Cross, gave a绫 and outing Aug. 21. Mrs Maggie and its sister, S Catherine street, is confined to her home with the grippie. Lorenzo LaBuck and Walter Bayard will leave in a few days for Saratoga Springs on a vacation trip Nathaniel STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with hot irons but do it with Kink-no-more: the greatest hair straightening preparation on earth. Kink-no-more will straighten the kinkiest kind of hair, straighten the kinkiest kind of hair, have to do is to apply it on the hair and with a little combing the hair becomes straight, not to stay for one day or one hour in hard water, not to dry it. It will have to be kept in water not nothing else will make it kink again after it has been straightened. Kink-no-more is a wonder worker. So marvelous does it have to help that one can hardly believe its own eyes. It has a magic, and is unique because there is not another preparation in the world like it. I offer a reward of $100 for any head of hair that Kink-no-more will not straighten. Kink-no-more is in a vegetable compound; it is perfectly harmless and will not injure it. It is also highly durable and will fall out positively removes dandruff, promotes a luxurant growth of healthy hair and skin, and helps glossy. Remembr Kink-no-more is sold under a guarantee to do all that is claimed for it or refunded, will send to anyone on the receipt, if 60% or more of Kink-no-more, enough to straighten two heads of hair. When ordering some registered letter, postal money order or envelopes, write to the department ordered to aguire. Write to day of special terms. Baclose 2 cent stamp for Agents wished everywhere. Advisory Bureau, 107 Proposed Admiralty Park N. J. "don't drill tomorrow, come to the office" A graduate of Tuskegee Institute who was recently drafted and sent to one of the camps, tells the following incident in a letter to a friend of his: "The Second Lieutenant came in and I jumped to salute him. He saluted me and looking down at the unfinished letter which I was writing said: 'Where did you attend school?' I told him. 'Tuskegee,' he said; 'well, don't drill tomorrow, come to the office' * * * I looked, and among the papers found a warrant which summoned me to the rank of a noncommissioned officer, the First Sergeant of my Company." Tuskegee Institute offers unusual opportunities for earnest, ambitious young men and women. Special courses in trades, agricultural and teacher training. The school term opens Tuesday, September 10th. For further information, address: ROBERT R. MOTON. Principal. Hayner has moved to 129 Washington street Charles Washington of Syracuse was a visitor in town the past week. Mr. and Mr. Alexander of 127 Seneca street have moved to Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henry of Broad street spent the week-end in Canastota and Peterboro. Sergeant Major Johnny Johnson, of Camp Dix, N. J., was visiting friends and relatives in Utica and Ilion last Saturday and Sunday. He left for Buffalo. At Hope chapel Union Congregational Church last Sunday evening the Rev. Robert J. Strother preached to a large congregation Auburn, NEY.—Mrs Sarah Freeman of Chicago is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Freeman; for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. James Dale of Albany are visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mrs. T. R. Fonvielle spent the week-end at Syracuse. William Youngs was in Rochester last week. Mrs Lucy Freeman is the guest of friends and relatives in Scottsville and Rochester. The Rev. P. R. Fonvielle left Monday on a business trip to doctrist. Mrs A. R. Moorland of Syracuse spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. Graze of Syracuse were in the city Sunday. James Cooper of Schenectad spent several days here with relatives. Mrs H. Belt and son Harrison of Rochester were the Sunday guests of relatives. The Deaconesses Board of A. M E Zion Church are doing splendid work. Mrs S. Freeman is president. Walter Baynard of Utica was the guest of his sister, Mrs N. Brown. Mrs. Florence Denham of Rochester spent a few days with her mother. Mrs Ursula Thomas. Cormung, N. Y. — The Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church has discontinued services until the first Sunday in September. The pastor, the Rev Z. A. Jones, has returned from a sojourn in the Adoradacks and Canadian points. Mrs Ellen Mann, Erie avenue, has accepted a position in the Corning glass factory. William Dickinson, Delavan avenue, has returned from Syracuse and Ithaca. Miss Mabel Lindsay, Wall street, has returned from Winfield, L. I., where she spent the summer with her aunt Evelyn Cole accompanied her home A. J Jackson of Ithaca has accepted a position in the city Grant Collins, Trexel avenue, had his index finger amputated. Augustine Dwiggins and family have moved to Washington, D. C. Miss Louise Hale of Bath spent the week-end with the Misses Dickinson, Delevan avenue. Mrs Gerline Murris and daughter Avian are spending the week in Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs Freel Reynolds of Talo, Pa. and Mrs Peterson of Elliedyllle autumn to Corning last week. Mrs C. Mathews of Syracuse, Mrs Sara Howard and Mrs John Wilson of Elmura, were calling on Corning friends last Thursday. Robert on Corning friends last Thursday. Robert on Corning friends last Thursday. Robert on Corning friends last Thursday. Little Junior Jones, Market street, is recovering from a recent illness. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. New Rochelle, N. Y - The Rev W H Shater of Sibilah Church and the Rev C. C Alleve of St Catherine A. M. E. Zion Church are on their vacation William J. Brown, the janitor of New Rochelle High School, is spending his vacation in Virginia. On his return he will ston at Atlantic City to attend the National Negro Business League. Samuel J. Davis and Joseph Bullock are attending the Business League at Atlantic City. Mr Davis will continue to Baltimore to the Elks convention, where he and Charles Spearman will represent the Empire Lodge of Elks of this city. Dr. C. P. McClendon motored to Richmond, Va. to attend the doctors' convention. Aug 24-2t. AUBURN. N. Y. CORNING. N. Y. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. The cartoon of the war, drawn by Sergeant Gerald Williams, formerly of this city, displayed in the window of the Gash Grocery Store, 24 Brook street, is receiving many favorable comments from passers-by. Samuel J. Davis received a letter from Sergeant Leon Ford, now in France. He reports being very well and states France is a time place for the Negro. He further said that he sees Harry Robinson, but a great number of the 367th he has not even since they got off the boat. Mine. Marie P. Harper spent several days in Asbury Park visiting her sister, Mrs Carrie L. Tarpan, in the interest of her nephew, Gerald Williams, who was called to the colors. At the farewell reception given the 66 colored drafteres of Asbury Park, Mme Harper sang Members of Shiloh Baptist, Church gave a surprise party to Mrs. Eva Bates on last Monday evening. A pleasant time was spent, Samuel J. Davis, manager of the New Rochelle Business League, has sold to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Loons a three-family apartment house in Horton avenue. They will take possession on Sept. 1. The stock last week left a 10-pound girl at the readerer of Dr. C. P. McClendon for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks of Pelham Manor Mrs William Dyer of New York City has been spending her vacation with Mrs George Mason of Horton avenue, this city POUGHKEEPSIE N Y Poughkeepsie, N Y—The Rev. and Mr. Willbanks were called to Washington to officiate at two funerals occurring in his membership there. While in the city he conducted an evangelical campaign. Seventeen accessions were the harvest in the church. Mr. and Mrs. Modox of Millbrook were worshippers at the evening service last Saboath. Mr. and Mrs. Carter, North Clinton street, with their guests from Boston were out to church Sunday night. The pastor preached to a large and appreciative audience on the vineyard and the small boxes that spoil the vines and tender grapes. The Rev. and Mrs. T. Farmer are back from their vacation. Mrs. Sarah Johnson goes south for a month's stay. Mr. Smith, trustee, and treasurer, has just returned from North Carolina, where he was called on account of the death of his wife. A baby boy was born to them and is doing nicely. Deacon and Mrs. Green, East Mansion street, are the parents of a bouncing boy. Mother and baby are doing nicely. The Rev Brown goes to Camp Dix and Camp Upton to visit soldier boys from Poughkeepsie. Mrs. Hugh Mayfield is hard at work on the Old Maid's convention, which convenes here on Sept. 12. Mrs. Cooly gives an all-star program on Aug. 29. The Men's Club will give a chicken supper Aug. 29. Mrs. Beulah Boyd, Mrs. A Jackson and Mrs. William Younger, all of Providence, R. I., will be the hosts of the Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Brown. Miss Carrie R Williams, Jewett avenue, is on the sock list. Miss Delia Vaughn of Hartford spent two weeks POST CARDS OF OUR HEROES OF THE OLD 15TH NOW THE 369TH INFANTRY Privates HENRY JOHNSGN and NEEDHAM ROBERTS Also a large assortment of Negro Troops. Use Post Cards of your own boy when writing to your friends. $1.50 tc $2.25 per Hundred. Send 15c for Sample. Address FLASH POST CARD CO. 247 W. 46th St., New York with her mother on Falkirk avenue. Miss Sarah L. Bailey of Brooklyn is spending the month at the Vaughn cottage, on Violet' avenue. Miss Nettie Potter, Jewett avenue, is on the sick list. Mrs. Gertie Henderson, Carroll street, is still at the General Hospital on North Hamilton street, her improvement being slow. Earl Ball, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Ball of Hartford, spent several days as the guest, of Mrs. Vaughn on Falkirk avenue. SYRACUSE, N. Y. SYRAUSE, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nash and son, Frederick, spent the week of August 2 at Honey Falls, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Carlisle and with friends in Rochester, returning home Saturday. Harold Peresette, son of Jered Peresette, 412 Cedar street, is home on a furlough from the U. S. Navy. He is a member of the U. S. Armed Guard. Charles Johnson left Thursday, Aug. 22, for the Brooklyn Navy Yards He enlisted last week, Tuesday. Onondaga Lodge No. 32, F. & A. M., held regular communication, Thursday evening. The first degree was conferred J. Henry Ford. Past Grand Master H. A Spencer of Albany and Walter Baynard, Sr. of Utica were visitors of the evening. Mr. Louis Hall of Cawastota, N. Y., spent a few hours in this city Friday, calling on friends John Carter of this city returned home Friday night after spending a few days in Brooklyn where he went to enlist in the Navy Boyce Gilenn of Baldwinsville, is spending his furlough at his home and calling on friends Mrs Laura McCoy, 411 Madison st, left Monday, Aug 12, for Eric, Pa, where she will spend a few weeks with her husband, Arthur McCoy Mrs Tubes and mother, Mrs Hines of Ithaca, have taken up their residence here with Mrs Tubes' brother, Engene Hines. W S Fayard 4007 F Washington street is playing on the boat from Clayton to Oedensburg for the summer. The Rev James De Wilson is spending his vacation at Concord Church, Brooklyn. From there he will visit our race boys at Camp Upton. Mrs Sarah Williams, 602 Orange st, has been on the sick hsi for the past few days. At a meeting held Wednesday, Mrs. Margaret Gaither was elected president of the Women's War Relief Society. A society of colored women pledged to war relief work. The other officers are vice-president. Mrs. Yelverton; secretary, Mrs A. A Campbell, correspond secretary, Miss Theresa Green; treasurer, Mrs. Nellie Pell, chairman, Mrs. Ida Logan; Patronesses Mrs. Max H. Schwartz, Mrs M. E. Driscoll, Mrs. Julian Palmer Mrs Lizzie Lippins, Mrs F K Burns Mrs T. J Green, Mrs K Blackstone Among the speakers GAMMON THEOLOGY Atlanta For PREPAREDNESS for CHRISTIAN SIONARIES and SOCIAL WORKERS, offers a healthy location; Well-trained Buildings; the best of training at mod- Opening Day, Wednesday, September log, address President PHILIP M. WAT The War Department urges all Academic ENLIST AND GO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY offers full Courses in Art The Students' Army Training C able completion of College Course a to meet the needs of the Army for All Departments open Tuesday Address, Rev. J. B. REM Lincoln LINCOLN I JEFFERSON C Offers for the year 1918-1919 a Colle Teacher Training Course, a College a Course in Vocational Home Eco and in Mechanical Arts For PREPAREDNESS for CHRISTIAN SERVICE as MINISTERS, MISSIONARIES and SOCIAL WORKERS, GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY offers a healthy location; Well-trained and Experienced Faculty; aplendid Buildings; the best of training at moderate costs. Opening Day, Wednesday, September 25, 1918. For information and case log, address President PHILIP M. WATTERM, D. D., Atlanta, Ga. ENLIST AND GO TO COLLEGE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PENNSYLVANIA offers full Courses in Arts, Sciences and Theology. The Students' Army Training Corps provides opportunity for pr able completion of College Course and at the same time for preparat to meet the needs of the Army for highly trained men as Officers. All Departments open Tuesday, September 17, 1918. Address, Rev. J. B. RENDALL, D.D., President, Lincoln University, P. O., Pennsylvania Offers for the year 1918-1919 a College Preparatory Course, a two-years Teacher Training Course, a College Course leading to the degree of B.S. a Course in Vocational Home Economics and Courses in Agriculture and in Mechanical Arts (LEMEN T RICHARDSON Press) ST. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL Founded 1867 Under the Epis- demic and Industrial Department splendid opportunity for students o For catalog and further informa THE REV EDG THE AGRICULTURAL AN WHAT COLLEGE SHALL I You should attend the A. and T. sion begins October 1, 1918. You will i partments: Agricultural, Mechanical and A new department for Teacher-t also be available opportunities for MIL For catalog and further informa PRESIDENT Founded 1867 Under the Episcopal Church College, Normal Academic and Industrial Departments Training School for Nurses. splendid opportunity for students of every Religious Denomination. For catalog and further information, address THE REV EDGAR H GOOLD, Raleigh, N. C. You should attend the A. and T. College. Its Twenty-fifth Annual Session begins October 1, 1918. You will have the advantage of three strong parments: Agricultural, Mechanical and Academic. You will be the department for Teacher-training in Vocational Agriculture also be the wallpaper. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND DRESSMAKING New French System taught where pupil latest patterns by tape measure. Employm who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspo pleted in three weeks. Open all year round. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Prin 39½ Biltmore Avenue, Asheville Formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING 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 pleted in three weeks. Open all year round. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Principal 39½ Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N. C. Formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y. were Mrs. Schwartz, who work to be done for the NEWBURGH, N. Newburgh, N. Y.—Mr. a Pleasant and family are re Grand street. Miss Mildred Ashe is mother at 188 Chambers s Charles Reuben Taylor street and Thomas Dolson, street, in training at Camp their parents Sunday. Sergt. Charles Showers and Linda Hasbrouck were guests of Miss Fords Sunday. Miss Blanche Roberts of Norfolk Mrs. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Beverly Amos. Miss Ruth Bratchel of Dumfries Mrs. C., is the guest of Mrs. Joyner, Sharon avenue. Mrs. Lilhan Winstead Baker and Mrs. Warner of Richmond, Va., are guests of Mrs. Wellington Taylor of Broadway. Mrs. Moses Selden is yet indisposed. Mrs. Charles T. Alsdorf of Lichow who underwent an operation at the Luke's Hospital, is home again much improved. The Rev. H. J. Williams occupied the pulpit at both services Sunday. One hundred and ninety persons joyed the excursion of the A. M. M. Zion Church Thursday to Kensington Point. Attorney J. R. Glover delivered an excellent address Friday at A. M. Zion Church. Next Friday evening Rev. H. J. Williams' subject will be "King Solomon's Big Error." Leonard will be delivered every Friday evening Ehnenzer Baptist Church, the Brow N. McDaniels, pastor, subject in a m, "The Faithful Steward"; at p m, subject, "The Two Lost Good Services were well attended. The day School will have an, outing Orange Lake Friday; Mrs. McDaniels superintendent; Mr. Fox, secretary The Liberty Club gave Mrs. Chandler a surprise party in honor of her birthday. Monday evening, Musical games and dancing were enjoyed in freshments of the season served by the club; Miss Margaret Lloyd, president Mrs. George W. Ford is visiting friends in New York. Mr. and Mrs. John Amos and family spent Sunday in New York. DOVER, N. I. Dover, N. J.-Gaines A. M. E. M. now School h. 11 a. m., preaching 7:30. The Rev Mr. Davis of Mor- town, preached a strong sermon and $4 was taken up in rally money. The rally will continue until August 27. The Dev S. W. Fuld. pastor. The Dover Literacy Society held regular meeting Friday, August 17. Mr. Hill of Morristown and others were visitors of the society. EOLOGICAL SEMINARY Atlanta, Ga. MISTERIAN SERVICE as MINISTERS, MIS- GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY and Experienced Faculty; aplendid operate costs. March 28, 1918. For information and cata- TERS, D. D., Atlanta, Ga. Graduates of High Schools and juries to TO COLLEGE CITY, PENNSYLVANIA Sciences and Theology: Corps provides opportunity for prob- and at the same time for preparation highly trained men as Officers. September 17, 1918. DALL, D.D., President, University, P. O., Pennsylvania. INSTITUTE CITY, MISSOURI George Preparatory Course, a two-years Course leading to the degree of B.S. economics and Courses in Agriculture EMENT RICHARDSON, President. H. N. C. Ospital Church, College, Normal Acad- training School for Nurses. A of every Religious Denomination. ation, address MAR H. GOOLD, Raleigh, N. C. D TECHNICAL COLLEGE ATTEND THIS SEGION? College. Its Twenty-fifth Annual De- move the advantage of three strong de- d Academic. training in Vocational Agriculture will utility Training and advancement. ation, write, today, to DUDLEY. MODEL OF DESIGNING BUSSMAKING at where pupils can cut all the Employment given to those e. Correspondence Course some year round. KEMP, Principal Uque, Asheville, N. C. brooklyn, N. Y. os een sy Siar BT tate wanes a? a wal Retire 4 ee - ae: ee i Th Orr ay . os Ss 7 “gg tt MeN SARTRE: nee ge PR et ec cee eo GO” WARE. | 7 ae i ‘the Pest Office 'st New York ax Glass: Batter. Published on Thursday’ hee fe Frid Re Moore, 247 W. 46th ‘ree, ’ Be pees Bryan 3815, © D'R. MOORE..._..Publisher and Editor Ran Waser tnd Dramuc Eéltor Basses SW. JOHNSON. .Contribut Htor peer SREASON ranting haassger Redes once, 17 Greco Street, Charing a mee, EC tbedrete all letters and cake all checks and Ribose eters versie vo THE NEW YOUR eee __ Lf Be iptibos “by Mall, P ‘ aan Oras ge reeceseieetaretat gs ier GOP ais Ga eke ah RRC Couwrales, ite ° Bet, ee rewading manuscripts for, publication, ors Gienciose amps’ for" powible rejection hire: buvere publication ix the current issue, pe tach trast be va THE AGE. offic Bet gree then Thssdey. a ese cetag, dortiing wil be 4 Te'THE AGE Office not later then 2 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1918 tae " ie Ye 5 aa o “ I Ore - ian ne ‘Bona og = Pad Pa a? 2 -— - ae Dre SS alk Sa-BLOW AT DEMOCRACY. cA. member of the Chicago Board {BE Education has dpened an insidi- Jas campaign in’favor of separate Schools for white’and colored chil- dren. Nothing could be more de- frlictive to the spirit of true democ- Sfacy.in America. che inconsistency of such a Foren! should be patent to the PBlindest color-phobist at this time. rwtien America is engaged in the lnece to bring about a world- wide. democracy. Se7The Separation is proposed in a fetrcular letter mildly and adroitly jabrase, which has been sent to SBrominent thembers of the race, Seeeking to obtain their assent to he scholastic segregation. The Eouriter sets forth the inerease of the tolored population since the war in “many northern industrial cities and ; the corresponding growth in colored jfchoot attendance. He then asks: fei: How best can the race antagon- isms. be avoided which so often fe Spring up when the two races are Qaibrought into close _justaposition, wacespecially when white and col- Sfored children are in attendance un- #cder the same teachers and-in the Gisame classes?" if. The best way of avoiding these sYat#:antagonisms is by training the eae of the two races together, so jfhat'they’may learn to know and respect each other better. Most ee winconane are bred out of Prejudice “and ignorance. There BE & gretcr degrenot race preju- dice’ manifested in New York City Nwhen white and black children were went fo separate schools than exists today. When these schools were Swithin walking distance there was Redatinual strife between the school fattendants, breaking out into bat- Giles\-with bricks and billets as Aweapons. The closer association of ithe ‘two ‘races in school room and yplayground has resulted in a better Gqwadintance with and acceptance BBFsthe good points in each, both fental and physical. It is the first fep toward that democracy which fAmerica is secking to-bestow upon tthe world. OF course, the smooth working Wf. this scholastic democracy may fhe shiridered and prevented by the ‘unfavorable attitude of the adult intellect training the juvenile mind. “A prejudiced parent, or teacher or ‘échool board member may throw a monkey wrench into the educational ‘machinery -and provoke what will be'styled “race antagonisms:” But ‘euch sporadic attacks upon demo- ératic principles can be repelled by "a'firm attitude on the part of the ‘educational authorities, supported Geel eatin nee eae a quoted above, however, jas he begs the question, !in a variety of forms, all secking to secure voluntary ac- tion on the part of the Negro; in returning to this separation in the schools. However,-he does ask one question which might have a prac- tical bearing on the ubject. It is: If you think any. separation in public schools is unwise, what meas- ures, if any, would you suggest to make, less difficult the relationship of the races in the field of public education? We can only suggest the aban- donment of hypocrisy and self-de- ception in this matter of democracy) and the awarding of even handec justice in the provision of educa tion for all children of school age regardless of race or color. There is no need of special provisions for any class of children out of the public funds,- unless they are de fectives. If the school authoritie: will treat all’ children alike, the re- lationship of the races will not be difficult at all. « Justice and common sense will eradicate the difficulties. FRANCE’S COLORED. TROOPS. Peculiar significance should be attached to the article written by Col. Edouard Requin of the French High Military Commission and pub- lished in a recent issue of Tue Ace telling“of the employment of Negro treops by the French. If evety ghlisted man and officer in the American forces, at home and abroad, could be made to read and comprehend the vital principle of one paragraph the effect could not fail to be salutary. Referring to ‘the recruits from the Senegal and the Soudan, Col. Requin said: Tt is because these soldiers are just as brave and just as devoted as white soldiers that they receive ex- actly the same treatment, every man being equal before the death which - all soldiers face. In the French Army white and black wounded soldiers are cared for in the same hospital by the same personnel, so that just as we have delivered these black men from African barbarism so we have given them civilization and justice; it is their duty in turn to defend among us that justice and that civilization against Prussian barbarism. If this basic principle of accord- ing equality of treatment and actual justice. to Negroes serving under the American. colors was strictly adhered to, we would not hear of “Jim Crowism” and color discrim- ination at Camp Dix, disorders at Camp Merritt and other incidents equally subversive of discipline and morale, \We grant that much’ has been done by the Secretary of War and those officers imbibing his spirit to bring about a sentiment that would preclude the possibility of such happenings, but as recent reports Have shown, considerable remains to be done in this diree- tion. . Only by imitating “the prodigi- ous faculty of assimilation that the French possess,” as Col. Requin phrases it, can absolute justice and equality for.the black men in uni- form be dispensed. It is up to America to acquire this faculty in the shortest possiblé period and exercise it with neatness and dis- patch. Reports’ from the expedi- tionary forces oversea show that such a happy condition is possible of attainment. Tet the process be mada imperative before embarking. When every officer and man rea- lizes what “every man being equal before the death which all soldiers face” really means, then we can look for the obliteration of, the color line in the American’ army. ° ‘A STALWART REPUBLICAN A gratifying sign of the times is the choice of such a stalwart Republican as Col. Andrew B. Humphrey as a candidate for nomination to Congress. Col. Humphrey is an exponent of the best qualities of Republicanism and his career as president of the League of Republican Clubs is a guaranty of the wnyielding qual- ity of his devotion to the living policies of the party. His staunch advocacy of the cause of the Ne- METHODS TO ABOLISH LYNCHING. deal of attention. ‘ At a meeting of the stockholders of the Express Publishing Company on the first of this month, it was determined to devote this sum of money to the purpose of réwardingipersons who shall be directly responsible for the arrest and coriviction of those who incite riots and mob outbreaks that result in lynchings, and of those who perpetrate the lynching crime.itself. The terms of the fund pro- vide that a reward of $500 will be paid to each person who shall be directly responsible for the arrest, with subsequent conviction and punishment, of any person or persons who were instrumental in arousing a mob to commit a lynching or in putting through the lynching itself, when the individual lynched was a white man; that a reward of $1,000 will be paid to each person who shall be directly responsible for the arrest, with subsequent conviction and punish- ment of any persons who were instrumental in arousing a mob to corimit a lynching or in putting through the lynching itself, when the individual lynched was a Negro. - The newspapers of the country, and especially the colored news- papers, nave bommented upon and commended this sincere effort on the part of this great Southern daily to do something practical to remove the stain of lynching from the South and the country; and the effort deserves all the commendation that may be given it. However, it is our opinion that the most promising thing about the anti-lynching fund of the Express is that is is a sign of the awaken- ing of a public sentiment against lynching ; if that sentiment becomes general-and dominant, the days of lynching will be numbered ; but as to the effect the fund itself will have, we do not entertain any very great hopes. - The unsurmountable diffictilty Which the providers of this fund aré going to find is this: ina community wherethere is a sentiment and public opinion which permit and uphold lynchings there will also be a sentiment and opinion which will make it next to impossible, for any person to gain a reward by giving information and testimony, against those guilty of'lynching. In such a community, any col-| ored person who gave the necessary information and testimony would do so at the risk of his life; any white person who gave this| information and testimony would do so at ‘the risk of his coins business or social position ; both of these considerations would make a reward of $500 or even $1,000 seem too smiill for the risks involved. Just consider what it would mean for any reputable white per- son in or around Valdosta, Ga., to go before the authorities and for a reward of $1,000 give testimony that would lead to the arrest, conviction and punishment of the men who took part in the recent lynching of a half-dozen or more Negroes in that vicinity. If he had a job he would lose it, and nobedy would dare give him another, If he had a business it would be ruined. If he had social position he would become an outcast. We need not ‘consider ‘what it would mean for a Negro to be the informer. . Moreover, the terms of the fund contain a provision that is nec- essary but which will act as a drawback; it is that no reward will be paid except in cases where arrest is followed by conviction, and conviction by punisiment. ‘This provision is necessary, because without it there would be a temptation for giving information against innocent persons; but it also entails the ordeal of testifying in the court and following the case through to the end, an ordeal which most people shrink from even in ordinary cases. It is our opinion that when a community has a public sentiment that will permit persons living in it to gain a reward by inforining against lynchers, it has at the same time a public sentiment that will not permit lynching. There is still another consideration which makes us less hopeful about the results that will be accomplished by the Express anti- lynekidg fund. Information as to the persons who perpetrate lynch- ings. is not the thing most lacking. The thing most lacking is the courage of the authorities and the community to arrest, try and con- viet those who are guilty of the crime. It may be said that in nifichy per cent of lynching cases it is generally known who the leaders of the mob were; at any vate, it would require only very little effort for the authorities to find out, and this could be done. without offer- ing a reward. The great difficulty is to find officers of the law with the courage to arrest and try, and juries with the courage to convict those who are guilty. Perhaps it would be more effective to offer] rewards for officers who arrest lynchers, and even for juries wha convict them. The fact that it is almost impossible to convict persons who are guilty of lynching is deplorable, but it is not so much to be won- dered at when we consider how often it is difficult in law abiding communities to convict persons who are guilty of common murder. We can reason that it is much harder to get a jury to pass the death sentence upon a crowd of fellow citizens who are muriérers than upon a.solitary murderer; yet it is often impossible to get them to do'the latter. Sp the question naturally arises, even if persons are found who will come forward and earn the rewards offered by the [Express how much nearer will it bring us to the conviction and punishment of lynchers? . Since it is'so difficult to secure the conviction and punishment} .of lynchers, it seems that the best way to fight lynching is to adopt | means for preventing the crimeé.-- And. so we are inclined to place more hope in‘’a bill that is being considered by the Georgia Legisla-], ee ae go when such advocacy was out of fashion is evidence of the stuff he is made of. He should receive the wholehearted support of all members of the race qualified to vote in the 2ist Congress district. in which he is a candidate for Representative. The retirement of Oswald Garri- son Villard as principal owner of the .New York Evening Post is cause for regret to those of the Negro race familiar with his friend- ly and impartial attitude on matters affecting their interests. As it is announced that the editorial policy will remain unchanged under the new ownership, the same principles of justice and square dealing may be expected to Prevail jn the Post's treatment of race qaiestions. For which, let-us be ee | Soa Riek Ot nary Sineeey ee. preenees d-prlepner: be: Se taken froer his "It would: be a better law if it provided for'the removal from office of any. sheriff who permitted a lynching in his county. Such a law wouild’not be unfair to sheriffs. If the captain of a ship allows his vessel to run on the rocks or ashore or to suffer any other accident which is in any degree due to his negligence or incapacity, he is dismissed, and his career as a sea captain is over. Now when- ever a lynching occurs, it is due to the incapacity, cowardice or in- action of the sheriff of the county in which it happens. This is for the simple reason that no one man nor two men nor three men ever commit a lynching. Lynching is a cowardly crime, and it always takes a crowd to commit it. To raise a crowd and work up the mob spirit takes time and is something that cannot be done in secrecy. ‘Therefore, if a sheriff has a sufficient number of capable deputies stationed throughout the county, no lynching could occur without his knowledge of what was likely to happen. If he knows what is likely to happen and does not take steps to prevent it, he ought to be removed from office. . It has: been repeatedly proved that as few as three brave men with loaded guns in their hands and backed by the law and deter- mined to carry: it out can stop any lynching mob that was ever formed. One man can do it if he is brave enough to shoot. We believe that even sheriffs in Georgia, if confronted by the alternative of losing their jobs or shooting to uphold the law and protect thein prisoners, will shoot, and shoot to kill. And every sheriff who shows a determination to shoot to kill, will find mobs melting away like mist before the rising sun. . \We think plans to prevent lynchings will be more productive of results than plans to punish those who have committed lynchings; yet we are glad of this effort on the part of the San Antonio Express. For even if it leads to no convictions aid punishments of lynchers, it will serve tb waken and strengthen public sentiment against the crime; and that, after all, is what the country must have before lynching can be entirely abolished. LET US HAVE THE TRUTH. On Monday morning all of the New York dailies carried ac- counts of a “riot” at Camp Merritt, N. J. The reports all varied in length and as to facts.’-Some stated that the affair had resulted in the death of one white soldier and five or six colored soldiers; others stated that only one or two men were killed. é From most of the papers the impression to be gleaned from headlines and the articles following was that some colored soldier had for some unknown reason whipped out a razor and slashed a white soldier, thus starting the trouble. The World alone of all the papers on Monday morning gave another version of the affair, a version which it said Was most probably the true one. According to this version, there was an argument between a colored soldier and a Southern white soldier at the Y. M. C. A. hut; the white -soldier objecting to the colored man’s presence. The argument resulted in an altercation in which the white man was cut with a knife or a razor. There was then a general fight, and the white military guard that was called out fired into the colored troops, killing and wounding a number; just how many, nobody has been able to find out. - ‘There is one thing of which we feel absoletely certain; and it is that no Negro soldier went out of his way to pick a fuss and a fight with a white soldier. Whenever there is trouble of this kind be- tween Negroes and whites, it will be found in nine hundred and nine- ty-nine times out of a thousand that the, trouble was in some way provoked by the whites. Neither North or South do Negroes go among white men to make trouble. * Eyen if a Negro wanted to do it, the means by which he could start trouble are limited, he would have to start right out with.a fight But the means by which a prejudiced white man can start trouble are many. He can do it by using one, little word. When the truth about the Camp Merritt affair is known, we are sure it will show that some white soldier—and a Southern one at that—started the whole thing. It would‘he wisdom on the part of the \ar Department to put no colored soldiers in camps where there are Southern white soldiers. The,only way to stop these rumors is to turn on the light and give the public the truth. If it was the fault of the colored soldiers that this thing occurred, The Age will, nevertheless, welcome the truth; but we are willing to wager that the trouble began otherwise. WONDERFUL WORK OF NEGRO TROOPS, Buffalo Evening Times. | Ruffalo witnessed recently the inspir- ng sight of her colored conscripts march- ing to the war. The loyal crowds cheered them on their way. Their own people gave them a proud and affecting farewell, But how many of the spec- tators grasped the true significance of the event? How many understood or realized that it was the beginning of the recognition of a race? Old problems have to be met and solved sometime! Chance, necessity, op- portunity, or what ndt, precipitates’ the decision; and the laggard world catches step with the centuries ahead, The European war has done for the Negroes what they could never otherwise have done for themselves. Tt has given them a principal part to play in the mightiest drama-of mankind, with all the ations ‘of the earth as alert spectators. And the Negro soldiers are winning univer- sal applause, Magnificently have they isen to their opportunity! Listen tv what is said of the colored {roops, in the despatches from the Western front: This is the first time the colored men have seen heavy action, and they are acquitting themselves’ well. ‘Their commanding officer, who is white, was in a hospital many miles to the rear of the fighting lines suf- fering from a broken ankle When , he heard that the offensive had been resumed, he summoned an automo- Mle and’ aver the emphatic protests of his doctors, he raced back to his oreanization, which already, was in action, and took command.” Three officers who also had been in bed in the hospital rejoined their units. | The German attack was com | pletely broken up by. artillery fire at the particular point where the Negroes were in the fine, The Boches were held in their trenches at the very outset of their venture and the attack suffered heavy losses. . The colored troops were occupy- ing a quiet sector when word was received that the enemy was ahout to strike, The Negroes immedi- ately requested that they be trans- ferred to the scene of the expected fighting and their request was granted. ba There is one thing the Buffalo Eve- ning Times would like to say td its colored friends, and it is this: Your race is winning glory. Beware you, therefore, of vainglory! This is wise advice; and it comes also from an old friend. On the Waiting List. _ Madge—OF course he's fat and bald and not very young, but Re adores you. Marjorie—T haven't turned him down altogether; T've just put him in my de- ferred classification —Life. Judging by Results. First German Officer—Then you think our seventy-five-mile gun isa failure? Second German Officer—Kmphatical- Wy. A Zennelin: will will twice as inany. women and childred at half the ex- pense—Life, A Sure Winner. Mrs. Knicker—Do you approve of your husband's poker games? Mrs, Bocker—Ves: he gives me thrift Stamps when he loses and war stamps when he wins.—New York Sun. O ANION, j Soc'of "Uae New Your hiss MMe taitatel week-end’ compute ‘Tre New Yous Acs, awaits me regular, ly each Saturday} and is ‘greatly appre. ciated. You may think it strangecthey in many instances, Shrough its columns. T' frat tearm of events that have hee, pened in this city. May its. shaasy ever grow less : Enclosed: fad money order for ny subscription. Tas. B. Auston" DR. WATSON ADDS HIs Bit, To the Editor of Tie New York Acz: T have found much interest in read: ing “Europe's letter from Europe” and. wish to add my “bit’ to yours ig making it possible for-us to contribute to the cause of happiness {gr the “boys over there.” x You will find inclosed a check for $s, $2 of which is to pay for my subserip’ tion_and $3 for one year's subscription io. Co, C's Panes T have designated this company because it was my owa letter in the 60th U, S. Col. Inf. from 1863 to 1865, B. F Watson, SOUTH VIEWS LYNCHING AS AIDING PRUSSIANS Mempnis, Tenn.—The following let- ter written by Frank Wynne, a promi- nent white attorney of Merigold, Miss, recently appeared in the Commercial Appeal, in which he took a strong stand against the barbarous practice of Iynch- ing. Merigold is only about three miles south-of Mound Bayou, the pioneer Negro city. The letter follows: I have just finished reading your editorial, "Lynchings Most Helpful to the Prussians.” Youvare right. Your statement, “we have got to stop this lynching business in the United States,” 13 entirely correct. aca Agam you say, “Every lynctung’ in the ‘Baited States is more hurtful to the allied cause than the loss of a brigade of soldiers.” There can be no doubt but some extent this is true, and we hefeiin counties of the size and population of Bolivar can especially ap- preciate the danger lurking in the lynch- ing evil. You speak of the Osceola meging; and what the Negroes did there—I can: say that here in and around Merigold that we ‘have organized 12 war savings societies among the Ne- groes—and you will have to admnt that if Mississippr, and especially the delta, 1 gomg to raise its quota of the war savings money asked by the govern ment, that it is absolutely going to be necessary to enlist the aid of the Negro ‘tw the last man of them. These socie- ies have not only organized, but 1 can substantiate the fact that every member is an active worker and buyer of the stamps. Our town here is one of the ‘smallest in the county, the last census giving us 242 people, yet the. postoffice reports show Merlgold to be leadmg the county by a good margin in the sale of war savings stamps. I can assign as a cause for this magnificent showing nothing else than the great interest which the Negro has taken in the for- warding of every interest of this county. ‘Again on last Saturday we had a mass meeting here for the Negroes, ‘At this meeting I. T. Montgomery of Mound Bayo. made an execllent af res: members of his race. He ore by a distinguished lawyer of this county, and nowhere in the talk of this lawyer’ was there a single refer- ence to the loyalty of the Negro. As a result of this mass meeting over 300 Negroes that evening donated—not lib- erally, but practically—all that they had or could raise, and promised more. Immediately after the speaking the Ne- groes on one of the largest and finest plantations in the South, through their white manager, asked that they be fur- nished’ with speakers for a mecting whiclf-was to be held at one of the churches in their neighborhood, and the manager made this statement at the ume: "Every Negro has promised to give to the Red Cross and I want. to say that in case there be any who hasn't the ready money that I will advance the money and charge it to him." Tt has been my experience in this community that all on earth that the Negro is asking us to do is to educate him up to just what the government expects of him as a citizen, As to the loyalty of the Negro, it is not surpassed by any other people in the whole coun- try. He will enlist, he doesn't hesitate when called in the draft, he donates his “money, he buys bonds when able and almost to a man in this community is a buyer of the war savings stamps. And the only thing he asks 1s: “What do you want us to do?” _ Nowy isn't it hard for the white men in this county and throughout the South who are engaged in educating the Negro as to the war and the things that go with it, if they are to be met every day by’ statements in the newspapers that in Georgia, in Tennessee and in ather sections of the country they have been pulling, off barbarous lynchings? Can a man conscientiously speak of the law in this country, the democratic principles of this government, the gi gantic fight to preserve liberty, when on the very pages that describe the herdic fighting in Europe, that this' lw of justice may he a lasting one,, there appears a description of the lynching of some Negro? Just as sure as the South is to do her part in this war the Negro has 0 be educated up to a-paint where he will thoroughly understand what the war is ahout, why he is being called upon to ‘ake tp arms under the draft law. why tis necessary that he huy war savings stamps in order that the war may be financed and why it ist absolutely neces- sary that he donate his money. to the Red Cross in order that humanity mv he served, Can you build up in the Negro a sent of security and lawfulness with the newspaners full of news about Iynch- ngs? We go out among them and tell hem of the many acts of barbarism of he Prussians, yet our papers shaw that ve also violate the law. “Tasiching is ‘avagery and lynching is anarchy," and goes hand in hand with the Han. Let's stop all this law violation: let's woid doing the things that we accuse he-Prussians of doing, and thelt wher ve fo out among the Negroes of olf ommunity we will go with clean hands ind not be held up to the ridiculous WOMEN AUXILIARY IN TEXAS HOUSTON, TEX.-Colored women handing the republican state con- tention Tuesday in Houston, along others, met at the Lincoln museum on Prairie avenue and formated plans for the organization the Republican Women Voters' range of Texas. Nelson A. Bradley of Galveston, delegate, was selected as president; B. Jackson, from New York, secretary and Ethel Sheenall of Detroit. The plan of organization includes a president from each congressional district, a central committee composed a member from each senatorial district, a statistician, a legal advisory and a council member. The object will be to encourage women to qualify as senators and learn to intelligently make use of the ballot. Organizations will be based in every county in Texas through each voting precinct. From the time work (or model) convenes will be held in the district in the duties of election and the conventions of elections and conventions. Presidents selected thus far are: L. A. Pinkney, Galveston; Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Orange; Mrs. J. C. Carter, Dallas; Mrs. Dr. J. T. M. Linder, Houston. Members of the state committee thus far have: H. Bea I. M. Queque, Mrs. Nettie D. Dallas; Mrs. Spencer Richmond. L. G. Perkins of Galveston was used as chairman of legal advisory and W. E. King of Dallas as chairman of council committee. The U.S. Expressway was the foundation of the league. Temporary quarters of the organization will be Galveston until the full complement officers is named. It is stated by Bradley, the president, that Houssain favored for permanent headquarter CROUSSE, FORMELIN ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Auxiliary businessman American Red Cross has been united in Rochester. This one is to get out the skill of the needle-work- and knitters in the colored commun- ial. The colored women have done a war relief work so far through various fraternal and church or- ganizations. The Red Cross auxiliary, which is to be known as the Wheatley Auxiliary, the Wheatley Auxiliary was formed weeks ago. It appeals to all young red women of Rochester to affiliate selves with it and assist in making for men in the country. 220 East East, the home of the president of auxiliary, Mrs. Harriet Mack sings are to be held on Thursday noon at her home. A large num- of colored women already have be- connected with the new Red Cross information service may obtain it from the president of home. members of the auxiliary follows: Mrs. Mack; chairman, Miss Jones; secretary of Advisory Committee, Mrs Helen Herndon; treas- Miss Sara Smith. ELD REPRESENTATIVE RWOMEN'S COMMITTEE Assessor, D.C.-Mrs. Alice Dun- Ness has recently been appointed representative of the Women's Committee. Council of National De- velopment. This week she is leaving Wash- ege for the states to make a prelim- inary war work which is designed to help the various State Divisions of the these Committee and to assist them perfecting any organization they may in hand. In a number of states the auxiliaries are already in exist- Nelson comes to this work from Demel, Dell, where she is the head of the English department of the High School, which has given us of absence for a year in oration work among the colored women of the city. She is one of the late Paul Laurence Dunne the poet. REGINIA WOMEN AMINATIONS FOR NURSES TO BE HELD he has been received by the Lin- Hospital from the Board of Edu- tion at Albany that, an examinati- n registered nurses will be held Sep- 24-26 at New York, Albany, Buffalo and Buffalo on account of the nurses for war work. Any CONDUCTED BY RITA nurse who has completed her course at a regular school and who will receive diploma on or before January 1, 1919 will be certified to take the examination, provided she meets all other requirements. YOUNGSTOWN Younatsown, O.-Buckeye, Lodge of Ebenezer, most in regular session September 5. Peter Clark is seriously ill. Miss Helen Green of Wheeling, W. Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Will Thomas, East Wood street. From all reports, Patriots' Day will be on August 25. One of the features will be the parade at 10 a. m. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price, 888 Rose street, will leave Sunday for Newport News to visit friends and relatives. He will be accompanied by his son, Joseph, with his family. Eighty-five boys left Saturday morning over the B. S. O. Railroad for Camp Sherman. A large crowd was at the depot to see them off. The Home Guards, Red Cross division, under the direction of Miss Estella Stewart, the Patriotic League, No. 1, under Mrs. William B. Brown, and the Elks' band to depot the Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Hershey and children are visiting at Palmville, O. evening at the lavender, given the entertainment and at dinner, The entertainment and at dinner, Friday evening at Pioneer pavilion by the Hotel Vanier boys for the benefit of the Campfire girls was a success and largely attended. Mrs. Thomas Lonesome of Edward street is visiting relatives. Her niece and nephew, Mary and Myron Brad- son, were at the home of Mrs. Fannie Thompson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dallie Penelton, West Federal street, after a long illness. Decased leaves the following children: Mrs. Edward Simpson, Mrs. Frank Stewart, Mrs. A. H. Mrs. Penelton, and Mrs. Remain remains were taken to Meadville for burial. PHILADELPHIA PA PHILADELPHIA, PA.—The Rev. Charles S. Freeman, pastor of the First African Presbyterian Church, is now taking his vacation. He will be gone four weeks. The daily Vacation Bible School of the Philip Brooks' Memorial Chapel has closed for the summer. The attendance has been very large. Dr. J. W. H. Eason, pastor of the Peoples Metropolitan Church, is attending the Connectional Council of the A. M. E. Zion Church at Asheville, N. C. the Florrie Maker, soprano soloist of the Metropolitan Church for twenty-years, was tendered a linen shower and testimonial on Wednesday evening. The Second Baptist Church, Nicetown, is celebrating the thirteenth anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. J. C. Jackson, this week. Sergts. Eugene A. Thomas, George T. Hutchins, Paul Evans, Corporals Earl Lee, Edmund B. Pressley, George Whitman, William D. Watson, Mechanic Charles Ray, Thomas G. H. Fassett, Privates Edward Custis, Forrester W. M. Wilkinson, we have all arrived in France safe and sound. Louis G. Gregory, attorney-at-law, Washington, D. C., is in the city in the interest of the Nahai Movement. He is located at the Y. M. C. A. Dallas Gaskins, 238 South Quince street, was electricated at the Midvale Iron Works on Tuesday. He was buried on Saturday. The Ushers Brotherhood and Cadian Auxury of this city attended the Wayland Temple at Atlantic City on Sunday at Asbury M. E. Church. Joseph H. Gaines, Superintendent of Wayland Temple Sunday School, has gone to Boston, where he will make his home. Miss Olivia Yancy, a teacher in the Joseph E. Hill School, is taking the sights along the Hundred River. Wednesday evening Queen Melissa Lee, H. H. of J presented Joshua Nora Handy with a Masonic emblem as a token of appreciation for his faithfulness. Accused of sheeting and killing Charles Jackson, 45 years old, Joseph Mckusker, a white policeman of the Fourth and Race streets station, was held on Friday for the grand jury by Coroner Knight. NEW HAVEN. CONN. NEW HAVEN, GONN. A meeting was held at the Odd Fellows Hall to consider plans for organizing a summer program. Prof. Whaley, the national organizer, addressed the officers of the temporary branch. They decided to call a mass meeting Tuesday, August 27, at 8 p.m. Last Sunday afternoon a dinner was held for honor No. 151 of his hit his No. 153 Goffe street. Those present were: Misses Mildren Golden, Maud Pearman of Mountairl, N. J.; Ruth Colden and Marion Myers, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Messrs. Enos Wright, Samuel Leamow, William Crawford of Christi; and Mrs. Charles Skinner. The dinner was given by Mrs. Charles Skinner, Sr., and Miss Marion Skinner. After dinner an auto party was enjoyed by these young people. Mrs. Fannie Stanford, 10 Richard Street, East Haven, left last Saturday in Inglesby, Inglesby, left last Saturday. Mrs. Charles Cable of New York was the guest of Mrs. Pierre last week. Mrs. Richard White, 99 Webster street, has left for a visit to Washington and Franklynton, N. C. Messrs. Tucker and Moore of New York are the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. Moore of Gilford spent a few days at Wille Male Cottage, Burwell Beach, the guest of Miss Louise Baker. Mrs. Thomas H. Green, the niece of Mrs. Nellie Bent, 114 Dixwell avenue, is here from New York. Mrs. Moore of Prof. Whalley let me for a tour of this part of the state to organize branches of the "Liberty Congress." The funeral of Mrs. John Davis, 711 Oak street, was held at Immunel Baptist Church. The Rev. Walter Gay of Haskell office. She married mother and husband five children, three sisters and one brother. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. WASHINGTON LETTER WASHINGTON, D. C.-Emmett J. Scott, Secretary of the National Negro Business League, and Dr. W. R. Davis, official stenographer, left Tuesday for Atlantic City to attend the 19th annual session of the league, which is to hold a min session in Fitzgerald's Auditorium and the Business League, headed by Daniel Freeman, president, and Dr. Julia P. H. Colkeman, secretary, carried a delegation of fifty or more to the national convention. LIEUT.-Kilroy of the Medical Corps, United States Navy, delivered an interesting address Thursday evening at the Soldiers' Club, 1636 Fourteenth street, on "Hygiene in the War Service." A meeting with interest in the race heard the lectures with interest and praised the affair was under the direction of the colored auxiliary to the War Camp Community Service. C. C. Spaulding, secretary and general manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association or Durham passed through the city this week in his Atlantic City to attend the National Business League. Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training School, is spending the week at the Thompson Cottage, Saratoga Springs, preparatory to opening his fall camp in Washington, washington latter part of this week with the War Department. Miss Henriette Vinton Davis, the well-known elocutionist and lecturer, has returned to Pittsburgh after resting for a few days in the city at her home. She is filling engagements in advocacy of the establishment of an industrial school in Jamaica. Great preparations are being made by the local branches of the I. B. P. O. Elks of the World for the annual meeting at Baltimore next week. The following members have been selected by the Columbia Lodge to represent it at the gathering: R. E. Brown, Andrew Brackett, Frank P. Williams, John F. Rose, Walter D. Diar, Alfred Coleman, T. S. Shipley, Alfred Acaster, William S. Hall, George Thomas, the William H. Toliver, E. W. Bundy, the Grand Exalted Ruler, is chairman of the delegation. Her young classmates of the district schools are lamenting the death of Willie Mai Lee, aged 17, who came here with her parents from Plain Dealing, La., in 1907, and in 1911 entered the John F. Cook School. Last year she entered the Dunbar High School, but was unable on account of poor health studies; the father gave up school teaching in 1907, Louisiana and secured a clerkship in the Office Department. He still resides here with his wife and three surviving children. Prof. J. W. Killingsworth, Jr. of Allen University at Columbia, S. C., is in the military-training camp here and will act as military training master of the students of his university when he finishes the course. Dr. Vernon S. Green has been called to military service at Newport News. Henry D. Mason has been visiting members of his family in Richmond. Mrs. Julia H. Hays, widow of the late James H. Hays, is of Louisville. L. Moody of Little Rock, Ark, has taken the bar examination here. The Rev Walter H. Brooks and wife and the Rev. C. M. Tanner and wife have left the city for their vacations. After spending some weeks with their soldier husbands at Greenboro, N. C. Mrs. Vian Thompson and Mrs. Beatrice McGunn have returned to the city. Mrs. C. H. Baughman of Indianapolis Mrs. C. H. Baughman of Indianapolis Mrs. Childs. Mrs. Childs E. Hall as her guests Mrs. A. H. Henderson of Indianapolis. Prof. and Mrs. J. D. Baltimore have left the city for their vacation. Miss Mary O. Chaney of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is visiting relatives at Little Rock. Ark. Spurgeon-Morris of Helena, Ark. and Mrs. Spurgeon-Morris of Helena, Ark. representing the Arkansas Baptist College are members of the Student Training Camp at Howard University. John Edgar Smith, Grand Master, has called a meeting of the members of the Masonic fraternity in the District of Columbia to consider their property interests, at John Wesley Church, August 30 at 8:00 Clock, Whitney and Tut's university, and the "civilian citizens" will come to the Howard Theatre the week of August 26; Bernard's "Darktown Follies" will follow for Labor Day week. The Howard is to undergo, extensive repairs at an early date. Dr. G. W. Cabanis, Miss Jeannette Carter, president of the Woman Wage Earners' Association, Dr. C. Summer Wormley, John W. Lewis, president of the State University, Miss Georga A. Coleman are among the Washington Pilgrims at the Business League at Atlantic City. Robert M. Queen of the Indian Office, who successfully passed the bar examination here, is planning to take up the practice of law in Trenton, N. Y. One thousand colored registrants have been sent to Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C.; 236 who have finished their course in mechanical training at the A. & T. College at Greensboro, N. C., returned a few days ago and are stationed with the 808th Infantry at Camp Mendee. Miss Jeannette Carter and W. Justin Carter, Jr., visited their nephew and brother, H. Allen Carter, who is serving in the Medical Corps at Camp Meade. SPRINGFIELD. MASS. Springfield, Mass.-Treiforth Eastern Federation of Women's Clubs which convened in Hartford, August 21 to 23, has a substantial delegation from the F. E. W. Harper Club of this city, among whom are president of the Harper Club, Mrs. A. C Jacobs; Mrs. Virginia Higgins, the secretary; Mrs. Frances Walters, Mrs. the school district where he lives. He is the school most of us know. We are called over the fact that a local man, James Higgins, of the district, elected and funded Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island. Sunday was old home week for most of the Springfield draffees stationed at Camp Devens. About fifteen spent Sunday in the city. A pleasant children's social was given Friday evening by Madeline Gorham in her Monroe street home in honor of Emile Harley, who, with his mother, Mrs. William Harley of New York, are guests of the Gorhams. In a poem of Misses Helen Moodi A. Thee Dennis, Louise Shepherd, Dr. William N. DeBerry and E. B. Haskins, motored to Camp Devens Sunday. While there the party was the guest of Acting Mess Sergeant Cyril Jacobs, a Springfield draffete. H. J. Harper of Boston is visiting for a week in this city. Mrs. William Haywood of West Medford is a guest in the home of Mr., and Mrs. W. S. Gorham, Monroe street. Mrs. Marshall Taylor and daughter, Sidney, of Worcester, are spending the week with Mrs. W. C. Jackson, Monroe street. Among some of the Springfield people who are away for a week or fortnight's vacation are: Dr. G. R. Waller, Lea Isle City, N. J.; Mrs. J. W. Layton, Quincy street, Chicago; Mrs. Barney Brown and daughter, Lancaster, Va.; Miss Mary E. Matthews, Monroe street, Hudson, N. Y., and other points along the Hudson; Mrs. Lillian Dawson, Union street, Poughkeepsie, Jackson, Tyler street, had as her guest last week her brother, Archie E. Brothers of Haverhall, who was en route to his ship, the Iowa, stationed in New York waters. The Misses Lois, Martha and Sarah Waller returned Saturday from a two-month's vacation spent in their former home city, Baltimore. Miss Lois brought with her as guest her cousin, Miss Anna Johnson, who will visit for two weeks in the city. Edgard women is doing regular rehearsals in preparation for their musical to be given at the Hope Church, Amherst, Friday evening, August 31. SCRANTON, PA. Scranton, Pa.—Miss Esther Meyers played in her first piano recital last Tuesday morning at the Scranton Conservatory of Music. Mrs. J. E. Lakin was the week-end guest of Miss Amy Dorsey at Prudence Risley Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Miss Dorsey was a student-in the music supervisor's course and returned home last Saturday accompanied by Miss Lola Johnson of Washington, D. C., musical supervisor in the Dunbar High School that city. Morton motored to Wilkes-Barre lastades with the Wilkes-Barre lastades as his guests: Mesdames Reed, Fanny Morton, Sarah Crump, Pattie Patterson, Louisa Dorsey, Alvira King, and Miss Annie B. Delk. A light repast was served at Hotel Shaw. A very pleasing affair was the black party given in Clinton place, August 14 and 15 by the Red Cross ladies. A great many, people attended. Many people took in the moonlight picnic of the Progressive Club of Wilkes-Barre last Wednesday night at Valley View Park, Inkerman. Mrs. F. A. Crump had as week-end guests Miss Edith Gill of Washington, Willie M. Washington, D. C. Mrs. Isaac Russell is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Claxon Dorsey are visiting Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Howes motored to Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Porter and Miss Mary Smith. The Rev. Evans gave two sturring talks last Sunday. On Sunday, September 1, at the evening service a special program on education will be given at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Papers will be read by Miss Elise Tinker, Herbert Smith and Ashton Dorsey. Miss Catawissa is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Giselle Good. D. C. is visiting his nephew, G. W. Brown. R. D. Dorsey of Washington, D. C. is here with his parents. Mr. and J. W. Dorsey, for the rest of the season. Misses Emily and Elizabeth Crump of Phoenix, Arizona, students at Storrer College, Harper's Ferry, W. Va., Emily Miles, of Storrer, Stoneer, Jonathan Winkle of Wakefield, John T. Dyer of Washington, were Sunday guests of Miss Amy Dorey. WINCHESTER, MASS Winchester, Mass. — A lawn party was given on the church grounds Thursday evening, August 15, for the benefit of the draftees. Jennifer Christie Richardson, Mist Florence Barksdale and Miss Bertha Yance are being trained for their work. H. Griffith and Conrad Cardice were home from Camp Devens Sunday. Mr and Mrs. Cardice were given a shower, receiving useful presents Saturday evening by Perley Smith and friend. A party of nineteen had a delightful time on a truck ride to Camp Devens Sunday. HOT SPRINGS, VA. Hot Springs, Va.—On August 19, Mount Olive Baptist Church celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the pastorate of the Rev. E. Wells. The sermon for the occasion was preached by the R. C. Pannell of Staunton, Va. The R. R. C. Pannell preached at Smith Chapel Sunday. Piney Grove Baptist Church has recently had five persons added to its membership—three by baptism and two by letter. E. H. Dillard was painfully not seriously hurt by a falling rock in a quarry near Glascoast last week. Those who who have recently joined the summer program were James W. G. Washington, D. E. Misses Fanny Allen and Marie Nightingale, Scottsville, Va.; Mrs. Pannie Jones, Covington, Va.; Miss A. Wade, Keene, Va.; Mrs. Sarto and Miss Sarto, Union, S. C.; Miss Viola Beard and Miss Luenavia Davis, Kentucky, K.; Miss Brulah Johnson and Miss Daisie Giles, Smartaburg, S. C.; Mrs Neomi McIntiall, Philadelphia, Miss Nellie Nisha Chennai, W. Va.; Mrs. Leona Jennings, Staunton, Va. The lawn party given last week for Piney Grove church netted $31.61, which fellow, and the wife of the late John C. Clement, by spending a few days here with his mother and friends. Ered Spencer of Treston, N. J., gave a dinner last week and delightfully entertained many friends. The guests were A. A. Johnson, Mrs. Sarai O. S. Jowlawar, Mrs. Nike Nash, Andrew Payne, George Hutcherson, Josh Winston, Mrs. Rose Reynolds, Ivor Heard and Miss N. McClanahan. PORTSMOUTH. N. H Portsmouth, N. H.—Edward C. Hicks of Camp Devens, Mass; spent Sunday here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gae. Geo. H. Straughan in Bow street. R. Allen, Richmond street, was a visitor to Providence, R. I., last Saturday, returning by way of Camp Devens to see his brother, Massadonia Allen. A party, composed of Mr.' and Mrs. H. B. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Downey, Miss Cordella Lipscomb and W. D. Blanks, visited Haverhill, Mass., Sunday, making the trip by auto. The Young Ladies' Bible Class of the Pearl Street Baptist Sunday School entertained the colored sailors from the U. S. S. North Carolina and Montana in the vestry of the church Monday evening. LYNN MASS Lynn, Mass.—The members of the A.M. E. Church formed the largest attendance to the Chelsea convention last week for three days. T. A. Muncey was elected delegate to the annual conference. Mrs. Fanny Wheatley, the evangelist, was re-elected District Sunday School Superintendent: Miss Madeline Shanks read an excellent paper, representing the Sunday School. Among those in attendance were: Mesames Richardson, Dawell, Muncey, Harrison, School Superintendent: Miss Madeline Fowler, Harrison, Lacey, Mace Lacey, E. Wilson, J. O. Skanks, A. Davis. A pink tea will be given by the stewardesses under Mrs. Wadwell, Aug. 22. A lemon social by the Young Ladies' Altar Circle will be given at 245 Summer street, Thursday, Aug. 29. Sunday services were well attended. The Rev. William H. Lacey was sick with a severe cold, but delivered two sermons full of interest. Collections for the day were 232. M. Sifrin, Fowler, premiered a beautiful sacred solo at the evening service. Several of the draftees spent Sunday in Lynn. Miss Granderson, the daughter of Benjamin Granderson, who has been ill for several months, is home on her vacation. MADISON, N. I. MADISON, N. J.—At Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, August 11, Fred B. Heichkamp, building secretary of the Army Y. M. C. A., spoke on "A Year's Experience with the Men in Khaki" Sunday, Aug. 18, the Rev. S. P. Hood, presiding elder, preached from Heb. vi, 1. A service flag with six stars was presented to the church by Major and Mrs. J. L. Livingston, which was accepted and dedicated by Presiding Elder Hood. At 8 p. m., the pastor preached a strong sermon on "Bearing Each Other's Burdens." Tuesday evening the first quarter of the school year, N. A. Mackey, New York, was the speaker at the 11 o'clock service Sunday at First Baptist Church. At 8 o'clock Charles R. Saulter of Lincoln University delivered an address. Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Rev. F. W. Lancaster of Philadelphia gave an illustrated lecture to the members and friends of the weekly Bible study class. The Junior choir rendered excellent music. On Thursday evening, Aug. 15 a surprise birthday party was tendered Mrs. J. L. Livingston, Park avenue, by Mrs. O. T. Sheppard. Among those present were Mrs. J. Livingston, Mrs. O. T. Sheppard, and Mrs. Moore of Chatham, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lassiter, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Jones, Miss V. Tylgham, Mrs. S. Foster and daughter, Miss J. Wilson, Mrs. D. Brown, Mrs. B. Suit! Mrs. M. Battle, Mrs. A. J. Skinner, Mrs. D. Johnson, Miss F. Sheppard, Mrs Haites, Mrs. J. Ford, Mr. Lawrence Carter, Mr. O. T. Sheppard, and Major J. L. Livingston. Many useful services were the wedding of Horace Travis of Orange and Miss Mabel Stith of New York, Wednesday evening. The bride, who is Mrs. William's niece, has been employed as Post Office clerk in Harlem, Miss Marie Haywood gave a "Hoovered tea" Aug. 4, in honor of her cousin, Miss Annie E. L. Saulter, of High Point, N. C. The Rev. S. W. Smith, paster of Momentum B. Saint Church, Jersey City, and a former builder and builder of First Baptist Church, Madison, visited friends Thursday. The Rev. Alex. H. Jones who has been pastoring in Haddonfield, passed through Madison Tuesday, enronte to Willerforce, Ohio. From there he will travel to Kam, to accept a position as instructor in Theology in Western University. WESTFIELD N. L WESTFIELD, N. J.—An auto trip was made to Camp Dix by Miss Edna Robinson, Miss Helen Veal, Mrs. Susan Brown, Mrs. Viola Hamilton, Mrs. Matilda Corbin, Paul Robinson and Walter Adams, who visited the colored soldiers. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Harrison Brown are the proud parents of Benj. Franklin, born last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Tajor of Camp Dix, was a visitor over Sunday. Mrs. Abr. Brown has been confined to Mrs. Abe Brown has been confined to her home for the last few days. Mrs. Leroy H. Diggs visited her aunt, Mrs. Harriet Jackson, New York, Sunday. Mrs. Daniel N. Wright has returned home after spending six weeks in the Southland. First Lieut. Jos. E. Brown and family of keystone, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brown and family of Rahway, were visitors of Miss Mary Mary, 514 Dower street Sunday. Mrs. the house has returned from a short vacation at Ashbury Park. Mrs. Cornelilson and family of 14 Day Mrs. Arthur Jones, M.D. Devine and the rest were returned Monday. Mrs. Arthur Childs entertained at tea Friday in honor of Miss Ingraham, of Summit, and Mrs. Ella McKinzie, of Boston. Private Howard Hamilton, is visiting his wife at 502 West Broad street. He will return to Camp Dir Sunday. R. Zion Church are well attended Sunday. The Rev. J. H. Lewis, pastor, filled the pitbit both morning and evening. One new member joined. Collection for the day. $40. Brotherhood was held in the afternoon. Services at the Bethel Baptist Church were attended. Brother John Jones of Elliott, beached, morning evening. Sunday School at the usual hour. The B. Y. P. U. gave an interesting program. Miss Ingraham of Summit, is the guest of Mrs. John R. Thompson, West Broad street. Pollard and children were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Robinson over Sunday. Services at St. John's Baptist Church, Jekyll Island, will well attended the Rev. Hamlette pastor. AT THE SUMMER RESORTS ARVENNE, N. Y.-The guests at the Lincoln were: Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Belt, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams, Mrs. Dilwarth, Mrs. Jennie B. Fendwick, Mrs. Helen W. Waller, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Grey, Miss Annie Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Mrs. Lucy Dutton, Mrs. Martha Jackson, Galden Toth, Mrs. Paul DeLuille, Mrs. and Mrs. J. H. Braham and daughter, Mrs. T. B. Crawford, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Jersey City; Mrs. Mamie J. Taylor, Mrs. Julia Green, Bessie Williams, Brooklyn; Mrs. M. A. Rainer, New Jersey; Agnes Green, Grant Fleming, Rosalit L. Pinking, Charles Bowman, Mrs. Viwan Anderson and son, Mrs. A. B. Kellough, Mrs. A. B. Kellough, Mr. and Mrs. W. Holms, Mr. and Mrs. Russell, Jersey City; E. Owens, T. B. Stevens, Danville; W. A. Weathers, Newark. "The Place To Dive Well" 149 Wet 139th 9L. WHEN VISITING NEW YORK CITY MAKE IT YOUR FIRST STOP- WE WILL MAKE IT YOUR BEST New York City The Gateway To Refernce KEYS & BUCKNER PHONE 8327 AUDUBON Ashbury Park, N. J.-Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Robinson and Mrs. and Mrs. W. B. King with baby, Grace King, returned to New York this week. Mrs. Robinson has been here by all of July and August and was joined by her sister, Mrs. King and baby, Grace. Other guests registered here are: Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Warner and son, Ernest Warner, Boston; Mrs. R. E. Burton, Peterbury, Va.; A. H. Brown, New York; Mr. R. F. Baker, New York; Junee and Mrs. Edna Blackwell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McNichols, Misses Madeline, Bessie and Alice Allison, New York City; Mrs. Louisa Jones, Newark; George Burton, Philadelphia; Mrs. D. An ideal location for those desiring to visit New York within 15 minutes ride by subway to heart of city. Modern conveniences. Board arranged. Automobile service for parties desiring to visit Camp Upton. Address DR. GEO. M. EVANS, 357 Webster Ave. The home of refinements. The place to spend your-vacation. Ideal bathing, fishing, etc. Regular alone on Sunday. Dining at Hammersmith. Optional train to Hammersmith south to Boulevard walk last 4 blocks to Lincoln Avenue. E. I. DORSEY. Prop. 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THE ARSNAL HOUSE Nearly Purchased Rouse for Transient or Permanent Rouse CENTRALLY LOCATED 449 SEVENTH AVENUE, N. Y. Sq. 398 and 399 Sts. New Permanent St. E. HUNTER. OF STREET, 438 LENOX AVENUE, NEW YORK THE COLORED SOLDIER ON THE SCREEN (BY LESTER A. WALTON) COLORED Americans are giving their lives, money, moral support—their ALL to help take the "germ" out of German. Yet this display of generosity and loyalty has not moved the average white American to look at us out of serious and unprejudiced eyes. "Over here" they continue to poke fun at the colored American even when he is in the trenches "over there." If you want to see the colored soldier misrepresented and ridiculed just go to the movies. The Hearst-Pathe pictures are supposed to keep us acquainted with what our boys in khaki are doing in France. For months this film firm has sought to arouse interest and kindle the enthusiasm of the American public by presenting on the screen each week the American soldier. There has been one notable exception to this propaganda. AT NO TIME HAS THE COLORED SOLDIER BEEN SHOWN AS A MAN! On two different occasions last week I saw the colored man as a soldier ridiculed on the screen. The first instance was when a Hearst-Pathe picture, after showing white Americans in the trenches at their best, portrayed a colored soldier, a most dumb specimen of humanity, sitting with book in hand trying to learn French. The man who posed for the picture was scratching his head and gazing into the book in bewildered fashion. Evidently he was as dumb as he looked for no intelligent, self-respecting colored soldier would permit himself to be used as a clown. The second instance in which the colored man was used to inject a dash of "comedy" took place at the Strand Theatre. I was in company with a colored war worker, and we applauded without stint pictures showing white troops engaged in fighting the Hun. Then a "joke" was flashed in which one colored man called another "niggah" in a controversy as to whether it would be safer to enlist in the army or navy. The implication behind this "piece of humor" was that two badly frightened Negroes were figuring on the less dangerous way to serve their country. "That isn't funny to me," stated the war worker after he had read the "joke;" and I, very much abashed, concurred. Both of us agreed that no more insidious propaganda could be used to humiliate and dampen the martial spirit of the colored American. And yet now and then you hear absurd talk about attempts to create dissatisfaction among the Negroes of this country by German agents! Almost weekly for nearly ten years I have seen motion pictures either as a part of a vaudeville program or at theatres devoted exclusively to photoplays. During all this time I have not noted a single picture wherein the colored American has been shown at his best. It is always at his worst. I am not including in this summary the ambitious pictures gotten out by colored producers. If someone will advise me when one good-looking colored woman was ever thrown on the screen or when a colored man was made to appear other than ridiculous I shall be glad to make, known these exceptional cases. Colored people are usually employed to act as servants and if not of ebony hue they are compelled to use cork. The concensus of opinion among white movie producers is that dialect should be put into the mouths of Negro characters although few of us know anything about Negro dialect. Some movie producers would make a DuBois or a Braithwaite use "dis" and "dat" on the screen, although these litterateurs know more about the use of Eng- ```markdown ``` --- lish than all the white movie picture producers combined. A problem in arithmetic is solved when one works it out along proper lines and then finds the correct answer. But in America the average white person seeks to solve the so-called race problem by making the answer whatever he personally thinks it should be. Hence, instead of solving the problem he makes it more complex. Not until the white American completely disrobes himself of his over-burdened self-conceit and false notions on the race question will there be a revolutionary change for the better in this country. As long as our motion picture people and many of the daily newspapers insist in carrying on a propaganda of misrepresentation and educate the general public to judge twelve million native Americans by the worst and lowest types of the race (an unfair test to which no other race is subjected) just so long will there be a race problem. For problems are solved in the same way as medical experts bring about cures—by a proper diagnosis—by looking facts squarely in the face, not by avoiding them. A young white woman, who has appeared in Broadway productions' went South last fall with a dramatic organization. So impressed was she with the remarkable progress being made by the colored people of that section, despite handicaps, and so depressed did she become over the lynching of innocent Negroes which occurred near the towns where she was playing, that she resolved to write a motion picture play with the hope of bringing about a better understanding between the races. Coming to New York in the early spring of this year she set to work to finish the scenario. Then she un-consciously started out to get a wonderful education—an education already received by hundreds of colored people. She soon found that fair play and right meant nothing to motion picture producers when the Negro question was at issue. It was not very long before it dawned on her that a photo play dealing with facts in advocacy of better treatment for the colored American had no commercial value. One motion picture producer told her that she could not tell him anything about Negroes; that he was a Southerner and for years had had a colored cook. Here was another case of a white man having the audacity to assume to know twelve millions of people of all walks of life by his cook. Verily we can say that even the war has not robbed some of us of our unadulterated self-conceit and superficial notions about race superiority. I was an onlooker to an incident last Saturday afternoon which afforded me a rare opportunity to closely observe what a disturbing element race-prejudice is. About thirty passengers, bound for Brooklyn, got off at the Rector Street Station of the new Seventh Avenue Subway forming a line for transfers as they marched out of the subway entrance. One of the passengers was a young colored woman. She was proceeding in orderly fashion to get her transfer of the agent, when a man and a woman, who gave evidence of being used to "Jim Crow" cars rushed from the rear of the line and created confusion by trying, to get transfers ahead of the lady of color. The latter was thrown out of line as were several white persons. Had the two "superior persons" been orderly and applied for transfers with some consideration as to the rights of others there would have been no confusion. But they saw a colored person ahead of them and could not refrain, from putting their "superiority" ideas into practice with the inevitable result—disorder! And it will be ever thus—unless more sanity is shown on the part of those laboring under hallucinations. White Americans who think they are superior to others are just as much in error as those in the asylums who regard themselves as millionaires, but who are not. One must act in a superior manner to prove his superiority, although usually those wishing to impress you that they are "such-a-much" conduct themselves in a decidedly inferior manner. The action of the couple in the subway is a case in point. We the colored people of the United States, are tired of being maligned; we resent being misrepresented. If this campaign to make the Negro in America the National clown is due to rank ignorance on the part of those engaged in creating false ideas about us, then let them become better versed on the race question. If, on the other hand, downright meanness actuates these plotters in their pernicious endeavor to magnify our faults and to hide our virtues then it is but to smile. For one may just as well try to bridle the tide as to stem the onward progress of the colored American who is just as sure to grow and prosper as the Kaiser is to taste bitter defeat. Nothing could be worse for America at this time than to pursue a policy of belittling the Negro—by educating the white public to think of him as he is not instead of as he is. Whether this policy is put into execution either by sins of omission or commission, it is dangerous, it is unjust it is un-American. The sooner a more liberal view is taken the better it will be for all. As for the failure of the Hearst-Pathe and other film companies to show the colored soldiers in France as warriors bold fighting proudly and valiantly for democracy and the general tendency to make him a Sambo, I respectfully refer this matter to Mr. George Creel, head of the Committee on Public Information, Washington. D. C., with the request that it be regarded as important and worthy of immediate consideration. FOLK SONG FESTIVAL GIVEN AT LOUISVILLE What is generally regarded by the citizens of Louisville, Ky., as the musical event of the season was the folk song festival given recently at Macauley's Theatre under the direction of Mme E. Azalia Hackley and under the auspices of the Broadway Temple A. M. E. Zion Church The program which consisted of numbers by Nefro writers, follows STAR SPANGLED BANNER Folk Songs I Know the Lucky Lady His Hands on Mr. Leader, Miss Geo C. Clements, banner, You'd Better Praise Leader, Mrs Hennettle Warren Let Us Cheer the Wenty Traveler Leader, George Catter Everybody We're Colored Boys of Uncle Sam—Nick erson. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS By Bob Slater Brooks & Powers are at Shea's, Buffalo. Minus & Bryant are at Shea's, Toronto, Can. Rucker & Winfred are at Loew's, Montreal, Can. Miller & Lyles are playing in Hamilton, Can. Bailey & Austm are at Pantages, Edmonton, Can. Greenly & Williams are at the Bushwick, Brooklyn. Kemp & Rollison are at the Fox Theatre, Bay Ridge, L. I. The Ahyssinian Three are playing in Worcester, Mass. The Justa Trio is at the Prospect Theatre, Brooklyn. Glenn & Jenkins are at McViker's Theatre, Chicago. Stewart & Crumbly are at the Strand, Halifax, N. S. Wilson & Wilson are at the Orpheum, Sioux City, In. Deas & Dazie are at the Keystone Theatre, Philadelphia. Dunbar's Old Times Darkies are at the Majestic, Chicago. Andetson & Goins are at the Lincoln Square Theatre, New York. Will Robinson (Bogangles) is playing at the Grand, St. Louis. The Valyda Brazilian Nuts are at the Orpheum, Los Angeles. Peat & Stevens are at the Empress Theatre, Sacramento, Cal. The Exposition Four are at the De- Kalb and Greeley Square Theatres this week The Four Harmony Kings are splitting the week at Worcester Mass. and Bridgeport. Conn. Brown & Demont are at the Franklin Theatre, Dorchester, Mass. with Poli's New Haven, to follow. A big vaudeville act is being put out and male voices are wanted. Write to Bob Slater, 438 Lenox avenue. MANY PERFORMERS USING LATEST WAR SONG E. B. Marks of Jos.' W. Stern & Co., 10-4 W. 38th street, New York, known as one of the best picker of hits in the music publishing business, is beginning to "pat himself on the back" for predicting that "When the Yanks Yank the Germ' Out of German," the latest war song, would be another "Over There." Recently Jos. W. Stern & Co., inserted an ad in a big theatrical paper telling the profession of the "punishment and cleverest Kaiser song yet written." In less than a week nearly two hundred requests have been received from professionals throughout the country who want to use the number It is the performer who makes a song popular and the theatrical folk have shown unusual interest in this number ERRORS DEFEAT HOMESTEAD GIANTS. Hor SIRINGS, VA—Saturday, August 17, the Homestead Giants were beaten by the Lowmoor Stars by the score of 8 to 6. The locals were leading in the seventh and thought to have had the game all but won when Dabny, the Giants' "speed ball king," weakened in the eighth, allowing the visitors to come from behind and gain the victory. The contest was exciting at times and was witnessed by a large crowd. "Bill" Burton, Manager Carr's star backstop, carried off batting honors with two triples and a single in four times up. Manager Carr was in the line-up for the first time since July 4. BASKET PICNIC AND AUTOMOBILE OUTING ST. DAVIDS FRESH AIR HOME Silver Lake, White Plains, N. Y. FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. DAVIDS P. E. CHURCH Thurs. August 22, 1918 Clerk will leave the Church, 224 East 160th Street, at 10 a.m. ICE CREAM AND CAKE ON SALE Round Trip Tickets $1. BOSTON CRITIC LAUDS CLEF CLUB PLAYERS By Olin Downes. If William Rock and Frances White, in the course of their admirable show at the Wilbur Theatre, Boston, had brought with them only the colored singers and players of the Chelf Club of New York they would have earned the gratitude of the public. It is neither necessary nor in place here to speak of the quality, of the performance on the stage, but the performances of the orchestra and its soloists deserve a good deal more than a passing word. The members of the orchestra are evidently, in a majority, men who not only have the inherent and instinctive musical ability of their people, but musicians of experience and training. Fortunately, this training has not been applied in a way to sterilize the racial qualities of their music. Racial it is, to a fascinating degree, and whatever the source of the music the orchestra is called on to perform. They play, of course, music of the popular type. Some of the music is poor in quality, much of it is very good, vital with rhythm, melody and feeling. This applies particularly, of course, to the Negro songs and spirituals performed between the acts—songs which rank among the truest and finest music which has come from America. There is no comparison whatever between the performances of these people at I those of the average theatre orchestra. In the later case you have as a rule a hack performance by musical journeyneans anxious to get the night's work over. In the case of the orchestra of the Clet Club you have musicians in love with their art, and their art a very part of themselves. If they played in one production, in one theatre, to one audience, for 20 years, their performances would have the fire, the sensuous emotion, the pathetic and at times mystical quality that they have had every night during the past week. Nor would one of several hearings deprive the hearer of the ability to react to them. Why? Because of the utter sincerity, the emotional abandon, the endless feeling, with which these players endow the most commonplace tune. Over their instruments hovers the true spirit of music—a spirit all too seldom felt in our concert halts and opera houses. When this spirit is present the music stirs the heart as the storm stirs the waters. There come to the most feebly imaginative the sense of power and the will to create as the spirits of the men in the orchestra are speaking and creating at the moment. It is the habit to refer to Negro music as music characterized only by rhythm and by primitive emotion. The profound feelir^b, the extreme sensitiveness of mood, the mysticism of the traditional Negro spirituals' answers so superficial an estimate without the need of any words to support the argument. The fact is that when we approach the well springs of life this mysticism and feeling, this profound emotion of wonder and awe, this incredible exaltation at the knowledge, which no one can define, of the ultimate coming of the Lord—then the articles, refinements, traditions of this civilization or Nat- one, are brushed aside as a straw would be brushed aside by the tempest. And that is a thing which the Negro does frequently in his music. At such moments, which are known to him as they will never be known, in precisely such a way, to us, the whites, the turbulent power of his nature turns anything he touches into gold. Listen to Mr. Withers, for example, the trombonist of the Clief Club, playing his solo, a sentimental tune full of feeling and melodic twists which represent the popular conception, at least, of certain characteristics of Negro music. Listen, not only to him, but to the accompaniment of the orchestra. In some strange way, which could not be exactly denoted on music paper, this orchestra casts a wonderful haze of soft and shimmering harmony about the golden tone of the solo trombone. Here and there a single violin, or the secret voice of some other instrument of the orchestra is heard, wailing, entreating, and disappears again. The atmosphere is a quiver with the spell of a mood which seems to have hypnotized every player. Every one of them is off in dreamland, with the man who is playing the trombone. And he plays the trombone as no one else the writer ever heard—in a manner which makes of this instrument a sort of exclusive personal possession. The slide of the trombone, of course, makes possible the typical glide through smaller intervals than the European scale that we use today acknowledges in its system, a technical capacity of which the Negro very distinctively and beautifully awaits himself. But this is not one, and perhaps the least, of the distinctions of Mr. Withers' playing. Others have done that, too, if not as artistically and with such true feeling as he. What is peculiar to his tone, curiously like a voice, and more sensitive and full of a hundred subtle shades of color and inflection than any one could dream the instrument to be capable of. Then there is his entire freedom of the precepts of music schools, as his repeated alteration of a single note, and the instinct and inconventional manner in which, by emphasis, or pause, or an unexpected crescendo or decresecundo, he makes his trombone fairly speak. Nor must one forget the high, wild calls of his instrument in orchestral passages of irresistible fury and abandon. It should be added that there are other admirable players of brass and wind in this orchestra, and other accomplished soloists, as Mrs. Maggie Mullins Withers, the saxophonist; Edward Ransome, a more than capable pianist, and those soloists who led in the vocal encasements. A more articulate could be written on the choral performances, and the rare beauty of the voices. What is most remarkable, and for this thanks are no doubt due in large degree to William H. Tyers, the conductor of the orchestra, is the fact that always these men were artists, and never once in the whole evening did the element of musical farce characterize their performances. In this they harmonized happily with the accomplishments of Mr. Rock and Miss White on the stage. The musical art of the Negro should be welcomed, encouraged, and cultivated in this country for the great and significant thing which it is, and not merely as the passing amusement of an idle summer's evening—Boston Post. THE BOSTON CITY FOOTBALL CLUB The Lincoln Giants and the Cuban Stars broke even at Olympic Field Sunday. In the first contest the Cuban Stars won, 12 to 5. Then Williams and Fabre engaged in a pitcher's duel which lasted fifteen innings, the Lincoln Giants' pitcher trumphed 5 to 4. The scores: LINCOLN GIANTS CUBAN STARS Mignan, 2b b a a b a b a b Wace, 1h 0 1 5 4 2 Cuckoosh, 1b 1 1 5 0 0 Hall, 1f 0 1 5 4 2 Lazare, 1b 1 1 5 0 0 Hall, 1f 0 1 5 4 2 Ram ree, 1b 0 2 4 0 0 Cline, 1b 0 1 5 4 2 Finder, 1b 0 2 4 0 0 Cline, 1b 0 1 5 4 2 Finder, 1b 0 2 4 0 0 Brown, 2f 0 1 5 4 2 Fabre, p 0 1 3 0 0 Tmp, 1b 0 1 5 4 2 Feran, 3b 1 2 1 0 0 Cline, 1b 0 1 5 4 2 Feran, 3b 1 2 1 0 0 Yank, e 0 3 6 1 Cldenr, p 0 2 0 2 0 Totals 5 20*4 24 31 Totals 14 51*4 20 0 * Lazare out, hit by batted ball. * Two out when winning, run was scored Cuban Stars. 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 First game. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. H. E. First game. 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. H. E. Cuban Stars. 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 12 12 4 Lincoln Giants. 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 12 6 9 Culver Culver and Rojo: Hendricks and Collins. FORMER YANKEES BEAT ROYAL Herb Thormahlen, former pitcher of the New York American League team, and Donaldson, the crack pitcher of the Royal Giants, were opposing hurlers in Sunday's game between the Tietjen and Lang team and the Royal Giants. The former won 5 to 2. Ping Bodie, former heavy hitter, was two hits. TH FIJEN & LAN Richie Jh, 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 Fritz Jh, 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 Ken Jh, 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 Bode Jh, 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 Smith, f 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 Ross, cf 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 1 Lane, cf 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 1 Yott, Jh 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 Tm, len, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals, 5 527 14 7 Total, 524 15 Royal Grants 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Tietjen & Lan 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 BUFFALO N. Y Buffalo, N. Y. Tickets may be secured from all of the ministers for the union free prize to Erie Beach Thursday, August 29. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Anderson of Detroit passed through the city en route home Sunday. They are old friends of Maj. O. C. Hall. James Manuel, who has been taking the baths at Mt. Clemens, has returned home very much improved. Monroe Evans has returned from hutrip to Chicago and speaks highly of the great progress the race is in in that city. J, Wallace Hall, who was among recent draftees, has returned from Noble W. H. Hanger and wife of ledo, O., visited the city while on to New York City and other eastern cities. Bish Montgomery has returned in his vacation spent in Mt. Clinton. A large delegation of Buffalo will attend the Elks convention in timore. O. E. Ford, James A. Ross and Rue are attending the National Business League convention in Adela City as delegates. Mrs. Gerald Mills and daughter, aldine, with Mrs. E. Turner of Tacan, were visitors at the home of Sylvester Lewis, Walnut street week. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Robinson, Mrs. street, were delightfully entertained Sergt, and Mrs. Lomax, Tuesday Among those present were: Mr. Mrs. Harry G Leavall, Mr. Sylvester Lewis and Mr. Krieger. James Walton, Pine street, is vacation and will visit Detroit, Ia and Cleveland. A great event in the history race will take place in St. Louis tember 29, when Archochede Dawntennessee will be ordained and created Suffragan Bishop of Ata Invitations have been received in falo to attend. The Douglass Club and its great a very pleasant picnic. The Rev. Father Bennett and is are thanking the Woman's Aunt and the 'Altar Guild of St. Philip the fine baskets of good things sent to the rectory. The daily papers are treating better since the ministers registered strong protest. Some excellent have been apparing both in the and editorial columns* Corp. Jack Green has sent Bennett some interesting letters to "Somewhere in France." Prentice bert Miller at Camp Upton also to say that "this is the life," 5,000 New York boys are showing how after a month's training at The Rev. Father Bennett and the Dr. Durham have been placed in committee of instruction for the boys by Dr. Bruso, chairman. St. Philip's Patriotic League has deleted hundreds of sheets, makes low cases and sweaters for the Cross unit. Miss Margaret Dent is sent from a severe attack of sore Mrs. C. W. Wright, who has the Homeopathic Hospital for aation, has been removed to her much improved. Mrs. Celia Neal, mother of o erran road man. W. H. Kedd o nt street, is on a visit to be daughter from her home in De Dr. Peregrino has returned to and was a worshipper at S Church Sunday morning. He gaged in Government work of a dertial nature and is the gist sisted, Mrs Bethel of Glew nue Mrs. Sallie Taylor and dawning an extended visit to Pek Tha have been residing on Pek The U.S. Monk Club of S A M. F. Zion Church will ciert and entertainment Thund of next week to raise for their pastor, the Rev Dr. Dek a well named vacation of a m Mr. and Mrs J. M. Smith a son of Clinton street are irds at Svacu Mr. and Mrs. Estil of Bevera town. Mrs. M. Louse Townskii be- tween a few class in the Afr mountains Henry Davenport and Ms. Albany are visiting Mr. and Charles Davenport. At a recent meeting of the in- committee of the International School Association. Mrs. I Towns's name was proposed in the field secretaries of Indian and Sunday Schools. The work will denominational NEWARK N.1 Newark, N. J—Dr. E. E. taster-seller of Biltany Baptist of the city Tuesday morning two week's past. Rockville Va. ished up his loo will return w relatives in Vienna. The funeral of Paul Foster Belleville N. Bethany C. block Dr. H. H. Mcellees Dev. L. W. of F. N. L. is visiting his honour White, of South Orange area Mrs. R. R. Thomas street, entertained at lunch day, August 10th, in love Lulu Davis, 210 Shirman Mrs. Ieart W. and Mrs. Colson of Oran. Miss R. Mrs. E. C. Reid Mr. Leav. D. Wilson and W. L. of Jersey City Miss Edna Woll 39 N graduated from the last week and reports to Commercial Department in the School in September NEWS NOTES new community house, adjudged the district, has been opened for soldiers at Camp Travis, San Texas. Ward Drew, the crack sprinter, has ordered to report at Camp Dodge the coloured draft contingent from Holmes, Isa. Edward Drew, the crack sprinter, has ordered to report at Camp Dodge the coloured draft contingent from Holmes, Isa. Nearly three hundred delegates attended the annual convention of Mine. C. J. Walker’s Hair Culturist Union held at Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago. The Maryland Club has followed the example of other prominent clubs in the State of Maryland by replacing colored waiters with race-women. districts, and four representatives from the State at large, making a committee of sixteen, was appointed. Raleigh, N. C., is to have a new baco stemmery which will employ from three hundred to four hundred women. Byron Gunner, president of the National Equal Rights League, has issued the annual call inviting colored people to attend the session of the league in Chicago September 17-19, when the matter of pushing claims for full and equal democratic rights will be discussed. In the 17 Virginia counties which have colored farm agents over 4,400 Negro farmers last year raised all home supplies of food. Nine hundred and sixty-nine farmers present were Mrs. Bacome, Mrs. Britt, the Misses Dennis of Batavia, Mrs. Emma Peterson of Moscow and grandson, Harald Gibbs of Hornell; Mrs. Eleanor K. Roberts of Rochester and her friend, Mrs. White of New York. The Misses Gertrude and Esther Stevenson have been spending a week in Caledonia as guests of Miss Shirley Alexander. The Misses Emma Lewis and Madge Price of Rochester, are spending their vacation with their parents in Leroy, Mrs. Sam Jones of Rochester spent from Wednesday to Sunday as guest of Miss Emily Lewis. She returned to the helpful instrumentalities that are asking for financial aid, is a positive force for a triumphant America. The central thought and impulse of this convention, therefore, will be: How may the Negro be of the greatest service to the nation in winning the war? "The National Negro Business League was founded in 1900 at Boston by that greatest of colored leaders, Booker T. Washington, whose development of Tuskegee Institute and emphasis of the fundamental value of industrial education has made his name immortal. Dr. Washington, looking about him, saw that in the matter of church, fraternities, general education and po- 600 local-leagues, doing intensive work in the various communities. Nearly 300 persons have paid in the fee of $25 and enrolled as life members in the national body. Teh membership covers—as will be noted by a survey of the official program—men and women in every avenue of business endeavor—agriculture, industry and professions, including banking, real estate, manufacturing, invention, automobile operators and builders, architects and contractors, theatres, hotels, printers, publishers, etc., and infirmity. It is conservatively estimated that the Negroes of America spend $500,000,000 annually for food; $1,000,000,000 for clothing and dry goods; and The celebration of Bishop B. F. Lee's entrance into the Christian ministry will be held in Nashville on September 25. Dr. J. C. Caldwell, Dr. G. W. Allen and Dr. J. A. Jones of Nashville have charge of arrangements. The District of Appeals Board in St. Louis has ruled that dining car waiters are essential to the carrying on the war. The decision was rendered in the case of James P. Hurst, 1724 Pendleton avenue. The Negro Auxiliary of the Knox County Chapter of the American Red Cross Society of Knoxville, Tenn., is doing excellent work with Mrs. J. G. Johnson as president. At a recent patriotic celebration Mayor John E. McMillan spoke. the fifteenth annual session of the General Association of Negro Baptists of Kentucky was held at the Fourth Baptist Church, Owensboro. The Rev, J. E. Wood of Danville, is moderator of the association and the Rev, W. M. Johnson of Louisville, chairman of the executive board. Walter J. Singleton of Washington, D.C., for twenty years connected with the Bureau of Insular Affairs, has been designated to inspect and superintend the shipment of all currency made by the BuBreau of Engraving and Printing for the Philippine Government. President W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce University, has been appointed a member of the Ohio branch of the Council of Defense to represent the colored people of the State by Governor Cox. The appointment of Lieut. Russell Smith, detailed in charge of the Second Battalion, Student Army Training Camp, Howard University, is the first time in Real Estate. I have bargains and houses in the country and suburbs; the car fare is five and ten cents to any part of the city. CHARLES MAHALEY 127 W. 133d St. Tel. Morm. 6522 3 story and /basement, private dwelling on lot 16, 8x100, containing 10 rooms and bath, rented at $70 per month to colored. Price $,000, easy terms. Full commission to brokers. Further particulars from H. F, BYRNES & C, 569 West 207th St. OME IN WORK CITY E, 4th Ward OF QUEENS famous Merrick Road. HIGH AND DRY TERMS REASONABLE! posedale to Times Square. car and subway. ights, water and other im- BUY A HOME IN NEW YORK CITY Only 1,200 feet from the famous Merrick Road. BUILDING LOTS HIGH AND DRY FROM $200 UP! TERMS REASONABLE! Ten cent car fare from Rosedale to Times Square. Easily reached by street car and subway. Public school, electric lights, water and other improvements. Property restricted against business. or Thrift Stamps at face t-of-town property in ex- ALTY CO., Inc. Tel. Cortlandt 5133 Will take Liberty Bonds or Thrift Stamps at face value. Will consider taking out-of-town property in exchange. 19 Nassau St., N. Y. Tel. Cortlandt 5133 Bet. 7th and 8th Avenues,very handy to "L" Station. WITH MODERN IMPROVEMENTS. at Renting Office, 202 West 140th Street ERRY HOLDING CO., West Terry Plum WS NOTES new community house, adjudged the in the district, has been opened for soldiers at Camp Travis, San Antonio, Texas Award Drew, the crack sprinter, has ordered to report at Camp Dodge the colated draft contingent from Moines, Ia Enapolis has a probation officer in person of Joshua Spears, the first to point in the history of the Juve-Court of that city and Mrs. Edward Armstrong of five Ind. have given five sons, whom are in France, to Uncle Sam's forces. New Jersey Negro Welfare Buu with headquarters at Trenton, has established the money used in making it will be applied to the nation's Compensation Bureau. Miss Milford Stevens, the colored who saved the life of Mary Geet James during a big fire at the Kent Juvenile Home, near Grand Rapid, Mk. is to receive a medal for him. Investmental Lodge of Elks, No. 3, completed arrangements for the enmentment of the nineteenth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Improved Protective Order of Elks, will be held in Baltimore August. Barry E. Davis, a popular attorney of OH, was one of the successesnees for the State Legislature State Representative in the recent African primaries. He ran first in a of forty-one candidates. Los Angeles, Cal., nine colored minute men" are at work talking purchase of Liberty Bonds, War Yellow Stamps and war organization ac- cends among colored people with ex- terrestrial. important conference on Negro was held in Atlanta August 9. was attended by Gov. Hugh M. Judge Bruce Gilbert of the Su- court and George E. Haynes, re- porting the United States Department A state Negro workers' ad- committee, with representatives each of the twelve Congressional DO YOU WANT? BUY A HOME. RENT AN APARTMENT. LEASE A HOUSE IN THE CITY COUNTRY. 80e G. A. FLEMING, 135 W. 135th St. City. Baltimore 15-3 mo. nil & Parker REAL ESTATE TW. MORNINGSIDE 7682 & 7688 N. 135th St. New York City the history of the United States Army when a colored officer has been placed in charge as commanding officer of a training camp Byron Gunner, president of the National Equal Rights League, has issued the annual call inviting colored people to attend the session of the league in Chicago September 17-19, when the matter of pushing claims for full and equal democratic rights will be discussed. In the 17 Virginia counties which have colored farm agents over 4,400 Negro farmers last year raised all home supplies of food. Nine hundred and sixty-nine started new bank accounts, and over 1,200 old accounts were increased by new deposits. Colored boys in these counties raised nearly 6,000 bushels of corn, and over 1,100 bushels of peanuts. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has addressed a letter to Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, directing his attention to the case of two young colored women, graduates of the high and normal Schools of Washington, D. C., who applied to the Navy recruiting headquarters at Washington for employment and were told by Governmental officials that no colored people could be enrolled. The State of Virginia has appropriated a fund of several hundred thousand dollars for better country schools for Negroes. Where the race raises a certain sum the State duplicates the amount from this fund. In this way, in Carolina County alone, eight graded schools for country Negroes were built last year at an average cost of $1,500,000. Local white people believe in the policy, and invariably give substantial help. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. — Mrs. Louis Pidgeon, 130 Ford street, gave a birthday surprise party in honor of her mother, Mrs. J. W. Parker, Saturday evening, August 17. About twenty of her friends were present. Mrs. Parker was the recipient of many beautiful remembrances of the occasion. A toothsome collation was served and an enjoyable evening spent. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Lee and son Howard, Mrs. R. L. Kent, Mrs. William Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Green, attended the thirtieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coleman of Victor, N. Y. last Wednesday. The Misses Gladys Maecberry, Margaret Clayburn, and Mrs. Esther Perry are spending their vacation in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. William R. Epps left Saturday for an extended trip, visiting New York and points east. The Misses Laura Atkins, Frazier, Madame Alice Gaskins, Messrs. Smith, Thompson and White, motored to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Mrs. J. G Lee has returned home after spending a pleasant vacation visiting friends in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Millard Latimore suffered a painful accident last Tuesday, severing the thumb of his left hand. the reception and dance by Mr. Weeks last Thursday evening in Progressive Hall was a complete success. Mr. Boyard entertained in honor of Miss Eidh Coshburn and the Misses Lillian and Mildred Dixon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Johnson Monday evening, August 12. Many friends were present: Miss Eloise Kenney of Geneva is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. G. Miss. E. Coshburn of New York City and Misses M. and L. Dixon of Troy, were the guests of Mrs. Joseph Kelley and daughters at luncheon Tuesday, August 13. Many friends were invited. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Young, Mrs. R. L. Kent and Mrs. W. Henry Green motored to Honeye Falls last Thursday and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brooks. The outing held Thursday afternoon at Seneca Park in honor of Mrs Coshburn and the Misses Dixon was a very pleasant affair. Mrs Coshburn and Misses Dixon returned home after spending their summer vacation with their cousin, Miss Gladys Mathews. The Rev. A. S. Mayes preached at A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday morning and the Rev. Haines of Mumford preached in the evening. Collection for the day was $31 65. One person joined the church. Moses Scott of Buffalo, grand deputy of the G. M. O. of Good Samaritans, will lecture at Zion Church Sunday, August 25, at 5 p. m. Miss Hattie Jackson is spending her vacation at Thousand Island Park and the Adirondacks. The supper given by the Stewardesses Board No. 2 at Zion Church last Thursday was a success. Mrs. G. H Gibbs is president. Captain George H. Wright of Company M. 16th Regiment of the Patriarchy, G. W. O. of O. F., has started drilling preparatory for Thanksgiving. The Ladies Patriarch Club will give a social at the home of Mrs. J. W. Clark, 69 Ford street, August 29 Benj. Jackson and August are touring Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York state. The Wheatley auxiliary of the American Red Cross are doing their bit in helping to win the war by knitting and sewing for our boys in camp. The officers are Mrs. Harriet Mack, president; Mrs. Helen Herndon, Miss Carah Smith and Miss Elizie Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coleman of Victor, N. Y., celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary Wednesday, Aug. 14 Musical selections were rendered by Master Howard Lee on his violin; vocal selections by W. Henry Green. The dining table was laden with good things. Those present were: Mrs. R. L. Kent, Mrs. William Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lee and son Howard, Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Green of Rochester; Miss E. Kenney of Geneva; Mrs. Margaret Murry and Mrs. Spencer Banks of Canadaaigu; the Misses Harriet and Margaret Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacque, Joseph Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Parmell, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Miss Hullett, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Madison of Victor, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. LEROY. N. Y. Luxox, N. Y.—Regular service at the Second Baptist Church Sunday morning were well attended. The Rev. Jas. E. Rose, pastor, preached. In the evening there were union services at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mr. Rose as speaker. The Sunday School scene at the State Park Hatchery in Caldwell and Wesleyville was well attended. tors present were Mrs. Bacome, Mrs. Britt, the misses Dennis of Batavia; Mrs. Emma Peterson of Moscow and grandson, Harold Gibbs of Hornell; Mrs. Eleanor K. Roberts of Rochester and her friend, Mrs. White of New York. The Misses Gertrude and Esther Steverson have been spending a week in Caledonia as guests of Miss Shirley Alexander. The Misses Emma Lewis and Madge Price of Rochester are spending their vacation with their parents in Leroy. Mrs. Sam Jones of Rochester spent from Wednesday to Sunday as guest of Miss Emily Lewis. She returned to the city with her husband who motored out to Leroy for her. Miss Madge Price has been entertaining for the past week Miss Emily Roles of Rochester. Miss Martha Lewis, who underwent an operation for appendicitis in Rochester two weeks ago is convalescing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Alexander. Miss Mildred Dawson of Batavia, and brother Roscoe, and Miss Ollie Price motored to Scotville Mouday. Miss Lulu Price spent a few days last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace. Miss Harriet Peterson of Brooklyn and Miss Florence Peterson of Moscow, spent Monday with their brother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peterson enroute to Moscow from Brockport. Norwood Price has returned from Syracuse, where he has been spending a few weeks with his father. The Misses Wealtha and Josephine Steverson are spending a week's vacation at Trumansburg on Cayuga Lake, N. Y. The Rev. and Mrs. Jas. E. Rose were in Rochester on Tuesday. An automobile party consisting of the Mesdames Emma Alexander, May Alexander, Anna Alexander, Eva Burrell and Miss Esther Lewis visited the Caledonia Fair last Wednesday. The Misses Pauline and Doris Duson are spending a week with their grandparents in Linden. JERSEY CITY, N. J. JERSEY CITY, N. J.—Services at Salem Baptist Church last Sunday were interesting and full of spirit. Pastor R. C. Judkins preached at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. held good sessions. Collections for the day amounted to $5663 Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Hyte are spending several weeks in old Virginia with relatives. Deacon Belew is spending his vacation in Virginia with relatives. Mrs. W. H. Hudson is spending her vacation in North Carolina with relatives. Mrs. Effie Reed and children have returned from a pleasant stay in Virginia with Mrs. Reed' parents. Her sister returned with her. The infant child of the Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Anderson was buried from their home 1042 Garfield avenue, August 16. Mrs. G. Boardelly has returned from her vacation and looks the picture of health. A lawn party will be given on Salem Church lawn by the Naomi Circle, Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, president, Wednesday evening, Aug. 28, and another by the Willing Workers, Mrs. M. Watkins, president, Friday evening, Aug. 0. Salem Baptist Church witnessed a large number of visitors last Sunday and they all were made welcome. Pastor Judkins will leave Sept. 2 to attend the National Baptist Convention (Inc.) in St. Louis. The Children's Birthday Contest under the auspices of the Women's Missionary Society is creating much interest. The Mother's Club held a most enthusiastic meeting at the residence of Mrs. Lillie Coles Wells, 88 Tuers avenue, where reports of delegates to the Federation meeting in Bordentown were made. The club has been one of the most active local organizations in charitable work and has done much for young mothers and girls in need of woman's care. The club plans much war work and has already begun making one hundred treasure bags for the colored soldiers. Mrs. Janie F. Harris is president. The next meeting will be held Tuesday. Aug. 27, at the home of Mrs. Julia Keith, Virginia avenue The Helping Hand Union, W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Amelia Wheeler Hoskins, 40 Halladay street, last Wednesday evening and received reports of Federation delegates. The club will make one hundred treasure boxes for the colored soldiers. Mrs. Cook o. Newark, whose poems have invited favorable comment, was present and read from her productions. Mrs. Ida E. Brown is president. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Emma Jackson's, 68 Storm avenue, August 28. Unit 47, Circle for Negro War Relief, held a called meeting at the residence of Mrs. Geo E. Cannon. Wednesday evening Unit No. 8 gave an enjoyable and successful block party Friday evening. The Unit will meet Aug. 26 at Mrs. I. E. Daniels, 53 Siedler street, Mrs. Cornelia L. Howard is chairman. The Progressive Lodge, I. B. P. O. of Elks, will give its fifteenth annual picnic Thursday night at Greenville Schuetzen Park. Composed of leading citizens this lodge has been a potential factor for good and though a fraternal organization its contributions have been limited only by worthy appeals for aid in any line affecting the race. Forrest Hayes is Exalted Ruler. Monday evening, Aug. 25, the Twentieth Century Friendship Club composed of some of the younger element, will give a block party for our boys at Cump Dix. Miss M. Selena Saunders is the president. During September Dr. Margaret Sullivan of the Board of Education contemplates holding three mass meetings for young colored girls and addressing them upon topics vital to developing womanhood. An effort is being made to increase the membership of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People so we may form a local branch The Rev. Florence J. Randolph writes that she is enjoying her stay in Ashville, N. C. Dr. and Mrs. Geo, E. Cannon and Miss Fitta P. Cannon left Saturday on a motor trip to include Washington and adjacent points, Richmond and Petersburg, Va. Miss L. A. Loe, the popular music teacher, joined her sister, Mina Lee Strother, Monday, for a week's visit to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Geo. Bordolody has returned from a trip to Dykerau. Miss Florence J. Squires, mother. her vacation in Aurora Park. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Thomas is visiting relatives in Roanoke, Va. She is enroute to St. Louis where she will address the National Baptist Convention. Mr. B. T. Reed is home after visiting Bordentown, Princeton and Philadelphia. Edwin Coates, the pianist, Joe and Curtis Mobley, were among the boys who came up from Camp Dix, Sunday They report that most of the Jersey City boys have been well placed. Dr. E. E. Green, a prominent physician of Macon, Ga., father of E. E. Green, Jr. of Cornell University, is expected in the city this week. Mrs. Everett Thomas is visiting her mother, Mrs. Augusta Wells in Flushing. Mrs. R. Talefairo and Miss Leona Holge left Sunday for Tennessee. Mrs. John Stephanson has returned from a visit, to Boston. Mrs. L. Phayre is home from the country. Several of the young folk are attending the tennis tournament this week. Mrs. M. Washington whose husband was a prominent Elk at the time of his death a few years ago, was buried Saturday. She is survived by a small son, Little Nicholas Sicklek, 373 Woodward street is being treated at the Jersey City Hospital. Mrs. Hortense Turner and daughter of Washington, D. C., are visiting Mrs. Wardell, 54 Tuers avenue Thirkield Mission was unusually well attended on Sabbath last. The Rev. Henry of Yonkers will be the speaker morning and evening. Mrs. Mary Brown, 25a Jewett avenue, has as her guest her sister, Mrs. Annp L. Glen and Mrs. Willie Anderson and children of Salisbury, N. C. At the A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday at 1 a.m., the Rev. Roy of Brooklyn, N. Y., occupied the pulpit. The Sunday School, Miss Winifred Quinn, superintendent, will close to give teachers and scholars a short vacation, to re-open September 1. The Rev. J. M. Hoggard, pastor, is spending a fortnight in Asheville, N. C., attending the Church Council. The missionaries, Mme. Anna Harper, President, are planning for Women's Day in October. Mrs. Lucretia Bell and committee will hold an automobile ride, August 29, for the building fund. PASSAIC. N. I Passaic, N. J.—Services at Williams Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church were well attended last Sunday. The Rev. J. E. Morrow filled the pulpit both morning and evening, delivering inspiring sermons. The stewardesses of Williams Chapel gave a lawn entertainment called Jacobet, well at the home of Mrs. Jonsie Duckworth, 174 Myrtle avenue, Thursday evening. The attendance was good. Receipts were $13.25. Mrs. Wallie King and Mrs. Jonsie Duckworth had affair in charge. Dussey Dausey was entertained by the Odd Fellows at the home of I. L. Evans, 24 Spruce street, Wednesday evening. Mr. Daussey and family will be leaving Passaic in a few days. Miss Gussie Williams, 302 Sherman street, has received word from Chaplain Azriel Sanford of his safe arrival in France. Frank, Glover and son have opened a restaurant and ice cream parlor. Mrs. Sapp and Mrs. D. Higgis and son of New York were the week-end guests of Mrs. David Ciles, 66 Passaic avenue. Edward Colter and family have returned to Passaic after spending several weeks in New York. Mrs Noah Pennewell entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Michel of New York and E. Colter League Opens 19th Session (Continued from first page) Auditorium, opening for a three days' period on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Some of the race's foremost factors in business, agricultural, industrial and professional pursuits are in attendance, and I look forward to a meeting that will rank with the best that has been held in the long and brilliant history of this useful organization. The Negro's Part in Winning the War. "The outstanding feature of the series of meetings of the week was a symposium discussion, "Winning the War," held on Wednesday morning in Fitzgerald's Auditorium, and a number of representatives of the Government were present to speak concerning the particular kind of war work in which they are engaged, and how the masses of the colored people of the country may best be enlisted to aid most effectively in bringing victory to American arms against the unrighteous program of the Imperial German Government. "Because of its momentous and natural importance, this subject was open for general discussion, and it is expected that it will be of nation-wide influence in arousing anew the patriotism of the Negro millions and inspiring them to livelier efforts in every phase of activity likely to prove helpful to the Republic in its struggle for liberty and democracy. Many facts of interest were brought out touching the valor of the Negro soldiers under fire in France, the number engaged in the fray here and abroad, the work of the Red Cross organizations, the race's liberal response to the call for funds, as reflected in the purchase of large blocks of liberty bonds and war savings stamps and in their heavy contributions to the Red Cross "drives" and other agencies for the relief of the men at the front. Business League Meeting a Practical "War Measure." "The 1918 session of the national Negro Business League, in contrast with the conveniences of many other organizations that are being held is distinctively a war measure. The basis purpose of the league is to stimulate the commercial activity of 12,000,000 sturdy men and women of the Negro race, thereby promoting thrift, industry and economy, as well as increasing production, wealth, intelligence and moral stimulation all of which possess a practical value in assisting the nation to win its great war. Whatever added to the commercial importance of the league the helpful instrumentalities that are asking for financial aid, is a positive force for a triumphant America. The central thought and impulse of this convention, therefore, will be: 'How may the Negro be of the greatest service to the nation in winning the war?' "The National Negro Business League was founded in 1900 at Boston by that greatest of colored leaders, Booker T. Washington, whose development of Tuskegee Institute and emphasis of the fundamental value of industrial education has made his name immortal. Dr. Washington, looking about him, saw that in the matter of church, fraternities, general education and political activity, the Negro people were making commendable progress; but, he noted that in business, trade, manufacturing and the accumulation of property the race was lamentably weak—carelessly more than a cipher—and that progress was being built on 'an insecure foundation' Business—the weakest link in the Negro's chain of advancement—must be, strengthened; the Negro must compete with other peoples in finance—or disaster would be sure to follow. The Negro must learn to take hold of the big things that the world wanted done, and must not neglect the so-called 'common occupations' that stand as the corner-stone of success in life. "Without ignoring patient grievances, Dr. Washington launched the National Negro Business League nineteen years ago, flying at its mashead the banner: 'An inch of progress is worth a yard of complaint.' From the inception of this organization to the day of his death in 1915, Dr. Washington hammered in season and out of season on the importance of getting a footing in the soil, of the ownership of real property, of knowing how to do something better, knowing how to use it, the great advantage of having the daily labor of the Negro millions supplied as far as possible by members of their own race—not as a matter of race prejudice, but as a justifiable measure of self-protection. Dr. Washington has passed beyond the gates, but the League remains as his monument, still preaching the gospel texts he taught it to know and to practice. Big Results the Years Have Wrought. "The proof, of Dr. Washington's wisdom is best illustrated by the big results the years have wrought in the prosperity of the Negro since the establishment of the Business League, much of which may be directly attributed to the influence of this virile organization. Twenty years ago the Negro had approximately 20,000 business institutions; now he has fully 50,000. Two decades ago the race had but two banks; now there are nearly 60. Then he had 250 drug stores; now there are over 700. Then he had 450 undertaking establishments; now there are over 1,500. Then there were 149 Negroes engaged in wholesale business; now there are 250. Then there were only 10,000 Negro retail merchants; now there are 30,000. With increased efficiency noticeable along all lines, it is encouraging to observe that in less than twenty years our business enterprises have reached a point where they are doing an annual business of approximately one billion and a half dollars. Recently, one Negro insurance company invested $125,000 in liberty bonds, and another invested $100,000 in liberty bonds and bought a $1,000 block of war savings stamps. 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Write now to stay while you think about it. 600 local-leagues, doing intensive work in the various communities. Nearly 300 persons have paid in the fee of $25 and enrolled as life members in the national body. Teh membership covers—as will be noted by a survey of the official program—men and women in every avenue of business endeavor—agriculture, industries and professions, including banking, real estate, manufacturing, invention, automobile operators and builders, architects and contractors, theaters, hotels, printers, publishers, etc., ad infinitum. It is conservatively estimated that the Negroes of America spend $00,000,000 annually for food; $1,000,000,000 for clothing and dry goods; and $50,000,000 for shoes. It is the specific purpose of the National Negro Business League to help the Negro to get his share of this enormous trade and to instruct the race in the chidding, so as to buy to the best advantage and thus be able to compete with others in the matter of selling prices. Also, to help the white merchants towards a mutual understanding and appreciation of the patronage of colored people. Carrying the League to the People. "Since its foundation nineteen years ago the annual meetings of the league have grown in interest and importance and with increasing influence for the uplift of the race. Following the opening in Boston in 1900, meetings have been held successively in Chicago (twice), Richmond, Va.; Nashville, Tenn.; Indianapolis, Ind.; New York City (twice); Atlanta, Ga.; Toppe, Kan.; Baltimore, Md.; Little Rock, Ark.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Muskogee, Okla.; Kansas City, Mo.; Chattanooga, Tenn., and now at Atlantic City, N. J. The league has oscillated at intervals between the North, East, South and West, on the theory that the league should be carried to the people, and that by holding the sessions in varying sections of the country the less able financially may avoid long jumps and thus a large neighborhood attendance each year may be encouraged. 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Black and free for our people to make a good Write now to my, while you NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Manhattan and the Bronx. --- P. Jain J. Charlton has been appointed chair and recently made regular in the New York Post Office Department. Dr. J. W. Brown, pastor of Mother Zion Church, is spending the week at Atlantic City, attending the Business League. John W. Van Allen and Miss May Content of New York were the guests of Mrs. Cma. Martin at West Hampton Beach. In a recent Civil Service examination or promotion to Grade 6, State Industrial Commission, Department of Labor, yer statographer, Florence Charlton Woodson stood first on the list. Dr. Alexander A. Kellogg announces the removal of his office 207 West 81th Street, 17th and 8th Avenue, Telephone, Audubon 3573. Prof. Aaron E. Malone and Mrs. Markelown town and well to do citizens of St. Louis were visitors in the city this week and were callers at THE Acs Office. Mrs. Ania M. Loper, formerly of Denwidde industrial School, near Petersburg, Va., has accepted a position at the colored orphanage at 261st street and Riverdale avenue. Mrs. C. Clayborne was taken suddenly ill last week, which caused her trip to Washington, D.C., to be postponed indefinitely. Mrs. Clayborne is the mother of Richard Clayborne, Jr., and Mrs. C. Phillips of West 141st street. George E. Jones of Elizabeth City, N.J., went week in Niugat Falls, a guest at the Jackson House. He also spent a few days in New York, the guest of Lee and W. David Brown. Before returning home he visited the session of the Business League in Atlantic City. Russell B. Braxton; well known in Greater New York, died suddenly Monday evening of heart failure at 2311 Seventh avenue. The deceased had been in ill health for some time. He is survived by his widow, M. Anna Braxton, M. Edith Braxton, David and M. Alice Braxton Johnson, and two brothers, Howard and Wendell Braxton. Frances Benson, who accidentally fell from a third-story window at 320 W. 50th street, has been able to return home after spending six weeks in the Roosevelt Hospital. Frances is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elford Benton, Highlightship, X, November 9, 1914. Frances feels deeply grateful for the many acts of kindness rendered by friends at the time of the accident. CONFERENCE OF WORKERS AMONG BOYS. The program for the conference of workers among boys, August 30 to September 1, will open Friday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. at the Union Baptist Church, the Rev. J. S. Sims, pastor, 204 West 63d street. The presiding officiant is meeting a meeting of the Harvel, Jr. church of Boy's Club Work for the Urban League, Dr. Mason B. Pittman, superintendent of the Colored Orphan Asylum, will speak on "Boys and Club Activities"; Rowland C. Sheldon, general secretary of Big Brother Movement on "Boys and the Sunday-School"; Dr. Lorne W. Barclay, director of Education of Boy Scouts of the Boy's Idle Hour"; C. C. Halliday, co-officeman, will lead the general discussion and questions. The Friday evening meeting will be held at the new Carlton Branch Y. M. C. A. building in Brooklyn at 405 Carlton avenue. On Saturday afternoon, August 31st, at 3:30 p. m. sharp, there will be held a track meet and field day for boys of New York and Brooklyn. At 4:30 p. m. sharp, the entry for each boy is 10 cents. On Saturday, September 7, there will be a grand hike and picnic for workers and boys to Interstate Park. The com- munity will be Ralston, E. W. Wilson, C. A. Allison, J H Perry, R J. Elzy, J. D. Saunders, J. H. Hubert and George, Yickers. The slogan of the conference will be "Save over water" there for every man lost over water." FAIL TO CONVICT WARING'S CLIENT. The jury was unable to agree in the trial of John Callahan, a trusty in the Tombs, charged with aiding and assisting Vincent Gaffney to escape from the prison, and accused of viction, five for acquittal and one did not vote, after being out four hours and a half. The case lasted four days in Part 3, Court of General Sessions. Mr. Justice Nott presiding. Counselor Lewis Warner represented Calhoun. RU8H MEMORIAL The absences of the pastor was not felt Sunday to any extent as the Rev. R. Abbott conducted the services in excellent fashion. Special music was rendered by the choir. Collections for the day were up to the usual standard. SALEM M. E. CHURCH. Manifest approval was given Sunday to the two sermons delivered by the Rev. Adam Jackson on the texts: "Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift my soul" (Pas. 25:1), and "God is love," (1 John, 4:8). The Men's Bible Class signed two new members and welcomed visitors. On Thursday, August 15, Miss Earle Day, presented speakers who described the commonsible drive for permanent relationships for assisted living which is being made by the Foundation for Assisted Living. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH. Great throngs as usual came to the tabernaecile last Sunday and they enjoyed the services. Supt. Hunter and his official staff are planning to take the Sunday school to Bronx Park for an outing on August 29. The parents and guardians are invited. Refreshments will be served to all. Mr. Davis was present at the services and told of the great business he was undertaking. Prof.J.F. Smiley, the singing evangelist, is still conducting meetings and many are being converted by his singing. The Rev. Boyton of providence, since he was born in of providence, said "It is Finished" found in John xii.8. The Holy Communion was served to about 1,000 believers. The assistant pastor preached at night from the text found in John ix.4. The President of the B. Y. P. U. had an excellent meeting. The Rev. Boyton will speak again during the week. The collection was $385.08. MOTHER ZION CHURCH. The services throughout the day were largely attended at Mother Zion. Dr. J. W. Brown preached in the morning and evening. Many visitors from out of the city were present; several from Elizabeth City, N. C., the former home of the pastor. Among those present was his brother, Counsellor C. Scott. Tawny Townman joined the church during the day. The Building Fund drive continues. Entertainments will be given at the Brotherhood House this week for the benefit of the same. Thursday evening a concert will be given in the Tabernacle under the auspices of Class No. 7, Miss Adena Z. Kelly, directress. Dinner will be served from 5 p. m. Friday evening prayer and praise service will be held. This week at Atlantic City, attending the Business Men's League. Next Sunday the pastor will preach in the morning and Rev. R. F. Benjamin in the evening. FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH At 11. o'clock Pastor Bolden preached from St. Mark, xiv, 18. He pictured the life of Christ and of the disciples. He told how interested they were in Jesus and His work, but that they were disappointed that He did not establish an earthly kingdom. The Rev. Acceo assisted in the service of the holy communion. The Sunday School held a very interesting session at 2 p. m. The opening exercises and review were conducted by Supt. Hogans. A number of the members of the Rev. Bolden's class gave interesting talks on the lessons of the school. At 4:30 p. m. at the meeting of the Literary Society, Charles Sims had charge of the program. Addresses were made by Mr. Pawkee and Mr. Loskin of the Y. M. C. A. The Emmanuel Fellowship Society held a good meeting at 7 p. m. The evening service was largely attended, many visitors being present. Pastor Bolden spoke earnestly and effectively from St. John, i, 14: "And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we behold His glory, the glory as of the only begotten and effectively from St. John, i, 14: The Rev. Oliver, Watts and Smith were present. The members of the Morning Glory Circle served dinner. Mrs. Eda Chandler presented $4 to the trustee. ZION PASTOR DIES BUDDESLY. Yonkers, N. Y.-The Rev. John J. Smyer died suddenly Monday in his home, 34 School street. The Rev. Mr. Smyer had been pastor of the Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, ten years and was well known as a social worker. He was born in Charlotte, N. C., 43 years ago and was the descendant of a long line of ministers. He attended Livingstone College at Salisbury, N. C. and later the Boston School of Theology, from which he was graduated in 1900. Two years after his graduation he married Miss Mary A. Garland, a school teacher of Birmingham, Ala. He is survived by his widow and five children. "CHARLIE" TURPIN NOMINATED. St. Louis, Mo.-Charles H. Turpin, the popular St. Louis politician, was nominated for constable on the Repub- lican ticket for the voters of the Fourth Constabulary District in the recent primaries. Dr. William M. Riley was the only other colored man nominated in the primaries, receiving the nomination for State representative. Home G. Phillips was defeated for Justice in the Fourth District, and the colored voters failed to show a preference for race candidates in other instances. The consensus of opinion is that Charles H. Turpin will be elected in November. KHAKI CLUB RENDERS SERVICE KRAFT CLUB RENDERS SERVICE Sterlingburg, Va. Under direction of the Warm Camp Business Service, the Kinaki Club for colored women, the at 48 Halifax street, is rendering valuable aid to the men in uniform in the way of wholesome entertainment. Several committees have been formed and many doing effective work. A chorus of 100 voices is being organized. The Club renders a great service in relatives and friends of soldiers who have been home for time out having previously visited the city by assisting them to secure desirable houses or places to stop over night, and directing them properly to the camp. Entertainers visit the camp weekly and give entertainments. * Local leaders are Metropolitan Brooklyn. Mrs. R. R. Goode of Jacksonville is visiting her sister, Mrs. Clara M. Carter, 455 Carlton avenue. Evelyn Louise Dodson, 309 Berriman street, left Tuesday for Rahway, N. J., to spend her vacation with Mrs. Sylvia A. Harrison, Bond street. Elenor and Marilyn Blanks, 276 Berriman street, have returned from a six weeks' visit to their father's uncle, A. R. B. Taylor, at Milford, Conn. Mrs. Ella Saunders, 750 Fulton street, has returned from her vacation of two weeks, which she spent pleasantly at Atlantic City, N. J. Charles H. Turner, 346 Fulton street, left the city three weeks ago for his health. T. Mickens, William H. Major and E. A. McDonald are among the last batch of Concord boys called to the colors. Celeste Rivers, who had his leg crushed by an auto while riding a motorcycle, is now convalescent at Southampton Hospital. Mrs. Chas Hickens, who met with an auto mechanic is recovering. Mrs. Mamie Fitzgerald, 440 Carlton avenue, who was ill, is much improved and expects to be out soon. Paul Allen Stewart and Miss Augusta S. Hammock were united in marriage a few days ago by the Rev. A. C. Matthews at 634 Herkimer street, Misses E. B. and J. A. McCormick, the brides maids and Miss Fannie Swann played the wedding march. The Rev. Mr. Wilson, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Syracuse, filled the pulpit of the Concord Baptist Church at both services last Sunday. The attendance at the morning service was nine hundred. The text from which the preached delivered this discourse was Acts, 19-2. The Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, who has been spending the summer at Ocean City, N. J., has returned to his home and is ready to resume his pastoral work the first of September. RECEPTON FOR PASTOR WILSON. The members and friends of Union Bethel Church on last Thursday night tendered a rousing welcome reception to the pastor, the Rev. Wilson and family, upon the second year of his pastorate in Brooklyn, made from expression of the message of the church, followed by presentation of flowers by the Willing Workers' Club and the Lady Usher's Association. A purse of $30 was presented by Alexander Bannister, chairman of the committee. An interesting program was rendered, recitations were rendered, issues of Mimi Hickel and William Hickel, Mimi Hickel and Walter E. Burton sang solos; Madam R. A. Robinson and daughter Mrs. Georgie Berry, sang "Tranquil Night." Other music was rendered by Union Bethel choir. The Rev. Mr. Wilson was complimented for the installing of new lights, decoration of the walls, erection of new choir platform, new piano, new carpet and new holistering of built-in chairs at a cost of nearly $200 and $250 paid on old mortgage. A. Q. Martin was master of ceremonies A. S. Bannister, chairman of Reception Committee; J. L. Mitchel, chairman of the Board; Mrs. Marie McCllenan, secretary. BROOKLYN Y. W. C. Vesper service will be held at the branch Sunday, August 25, at 4:30 p.m. This will be a special service for the boys "over there" from the girls "over here." Good speaking and good music will be in order and the public is invited to come and join in this service. Miss Augustus and Miss Norris, who have been stopping here, have left to take up their appointed positions as War Workers. UNION BETHEL CHURCH The services at Bethel were well attended last Sunday. The pastor, the Rev. Wilson, preached in the morning on "A Welle-me," and in the evening on "That Sabbath Question, Saturday or Sunday." Three persons united with the church. The collections reported were $68.60. The new carpet and runners have added much to the appearance of therium. Counselor J. L. Mitchell was elected delegate to the Electoral college on Monday night, and T. H. Steward, alternate. FLEET STREET CHURCH In the absence of the pastor the Rev. P. A. Wallace, who is in the South attending the Bishop's Council, and visiting relatives, Prof. Aggrey of Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C., took charge of Fleet St. Memorial Church. He preached to a large and appreciative audience Sunday morning and administered communion after preaching at three o'clock. The funeral of Mrs. Aldema Davis followed the morning service. The Rev. C. C. Jones preached in the evening. Collection for the day $80. BRIDGE 8TREET CHURCH On Sunday morning the pastor, the Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, preached to the largest summer audience that the church has ever had, on the subject, "The Hidden Life." In the evening he preached a stereotype sermon to a packed house on te life of Elijah, part one. Ten persons united with the church had was collected. Next Sunday morning the preach on "The Greatest Sacrifice," and in the evening on the life of Elijah. AUTOMOBILE INSTRUCTION, $15 practices (60 ways) taught tions on self-starter, overcoming driving. Licenses secured. Many per- sonal fees required. Business NOW READY FOR DELIVERY, an exclusive series of portraits of Hon. Frederick Douglass, Drs. Washington, Du B and Moton; Hoins. Emmett J. Scott, J. C. Napier and our belo Paul Lawrence Dumbar. Heretofore unpublished photographs of these eminent characters, and done in an exclusive finish, mounting for a select people. This price—A Dollar Savings Away the company out. OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE TRENTON, N. I. Trenton, N. J.-Hart Hill of 13 Taylar street has been appointed as mail carrier, having passed the civil service examination with an average of 83 1-3, standing second on the list. Miss Irine Vandervall of East Orange was the Sunday guest of Miss Alice Hood of Monmouth street. Mrs. S. E. Collins, spring street, left Tuesday for Morristown, where she attended the Sunday School convention, conducting a group on The Gate of the Grays Girls in Their Teens." Mrs. Collins was also given the subject for discussion on "Sunday School and Social Service." Mr. and Mrs. James Bryant were called to Bridgeton last week on account of illness of relatives. Mrs. Myrne D. Mayo of Washington, D. C., returned home last Saturday, after a pleasant stay with her sister, Mrs. C. F. Flipper, Montgomery Street, Mrs. B. Roberts and Mrs. C. Malin spent the evening in New York friends, Mr. and Mrs. James Bryant, Willow street, are spending some time in Ashbury Park. Mrs. Dingman, 326 Southard street, received word of the safe overseas of Private Hal Davis. The members of Shiloh Baptist Church are planning a feast in the wilderness Aug. 28. Mrs. A. Y. Allen is very ill at her home, 225 East Hanover street. The Rev. and Mrs. C. F. Flipper, with Mrs. W. Award King and Mrs. D. Mayo of Wellington, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Bryant on a motor trip last week. The Rev. I. B. Turner filled his pulpit at both services last Sunday. Next Sunday will be men's day. In the afternoon T. B. James, of Hackensack, will deliver an address, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Holly of Baltimore spent Sunday at the Rev. and Mrs. B. Turner At the revival and the United of Moses will have their annual serenity delivered to them by Rev. Mr. Jones of Philadelphia. ELIZABETH. N. I. Elizabeth, N. J.—Mr. and Mrs. Rial Turner and daughter Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carter of Poughkeepsie, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Dean, 108 Elizabeth avenue, last Sunday. Miss Grace Word, Pennsylvania avenue, who has been very sick, is convalescing. Miss Luu Adams, 150 Pearl Street, was graduated from Madame Waller School, 150 Madame Waller. Thomas Walker, 117 Washington avenue, gave a watermelon feast Aug. 19 for the benefit of the Alexian Brothers Hospital. Morgan Peterson, 555 Pennsylvania avenue, departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 15, from a sudden relapse. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church widow devotee Christian. He leaves a widow in New York, Reed, 1007 William street, died last Friday after a long illness. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and leaves a widow and two sons. HACKENSACK, N. J. Hackensack, N. J.-Splendid congregations attended the services at the Varick Memorial A. M. E. Zion, church Sunday, the pastor, the Rev. J. D. Virgil, occupying the pulpit, Subject 11 a. m., "The Silence of God"; in the evening, "Zaccheus, a Type of the Christian Seeker." The Sunday school is preparings for its outing and field day. The church is occupied. The various units for Negro war relief met at the A. M. E. Zion church Wednesday evening of last week. Prominent speakers were present. The supplying of the essential needs for the comfort of our soldiers in camp was discussed. Much interest was manifested by all. The forum at the Bethesda Presbyterian chapel was well attended Sunday. A splendid program was given. The Rev. W. R. Lawton delivered an address. Solos and recitations were reffered. Mrs. Townsend Parker and son, Mears. Billips, Doe Willis and W. Wilkins, of New York, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Johnson. RIDGEWOOD, N. I. RIDGEWOOD, N. J.-Mrs. Taylor and Miss Emily Tucker of Paterson were in Ridgewood Saturday to call on Mrs. Thompson. James Bachelor, now serving in the navy, came home unexpectedly Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Peterson attended the joint meeting of units for Colored War Relief Work at Hackensack last week. Mrs. E. Tourse, president of Ridgewood unit is recovering slowly from a nervous malady, from which she has been suffering several weeks. On Saturday, Aug. 24, the soldiers from Camp Merritt will play ball with the Y. M. C. A. Boy of Ridgewood at Oak Street Y. M. C. A. Boy of grounds. Mrs. Maggin Colehain, Addie Young of Ridgewood, Misses Carrie Jones, Dence Burles, Eleanor Thomas, Wesley James, Charles Miller and Robert Steele of Brooklyn were the guests of Miss Ella Jackson Saturday evening at Waldwijk. The Progressive Club will hold its meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. William Johnson, Glen Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of Spring Valley were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Coleburn, Sunday. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. Perth Amboy, J. - Misses Dorothy and Ethel Jackson, Irene Lawrence, Virginia Eadon, and James Wilson were visitors in Elizabeth Sunday, August 18. The ladies of the D. R. C. Social Club met at the home of Mrs. Robert Lindsay, Fayette street, August 19. Howard Reynolds left Monday evening to join his family in Virginia. Mrs. Lomonda and Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were entertained Sunday by Mrs. Woolley, Jefferson street, Mrs. Legend were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Hunt of New York were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry Sunday at 242 Fayette street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry enjoyed a fine lecture at the A. M. E. Zion church at Sandy Ground, Staten Island, Friday evening, August 17, by G. W. Murray. Howard Reynolds, 321 Smith street, lie Monday an extended trip to Ohio to Virginia. Sobert Moody has enlisted in the British Army and left for Canada Monday. RAHWAY. N. I. Rahway, N. J., "The Rev. and Mrs. P. D. James, 128 Harrison street, entertained her son, Joseph Robinson of New York, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Maize and family, 228 Maple avenue, entertained Private Howard Heftfield of Camp Dix. Primarily of his wife Miffie B. also Martin Mullen, to dinner last Sunday. The latter is from '335 Courst street, Brooklyn. The Rev. Ford of Jerseyland Park, preached an inspiring sermon at the Second Baptist Church of this city last Sunday. William S. Maize, 228 Maple avenue, rendered a piano solo at a patriotic entertainment held in Westfield, N. J., Thursday evening. Tim Peterson, 229 Maple avenue, has been ill several days, but is improving. C7 James Edgar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Edgar of Edgar street, was pleasantly surprised last Wednesday evening by his many friends, due to the uniting efforts of his brother, Daniel, J. Dancing, music and various games. Rehearsal was rapidly. Rehearsals were served. Besides his friends from Rahway, present were Miss Bertha Randolph, Newark; Miss Lieudela Luck, Woodbridge, N. J., and William Scruggs, Metuchch, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brown, 200 Maple avenue, are due much credit for the way they have remodeled their home. Mrs. Sarah Hope, of lower Main street, died suddenly early Monday morning of ptomaine poisoning. Deceased was a native of Virginia and had resided in Rahway but a short time. She was employed at the Pennsylvania depot as matron. Her husband survives. She was a member of the charge of the funeral, which was held Thursday. Interment was in Rosedale cemetery, Linden. MORRISTOWN, N. I. Morristown, N. J.-Mrs. Peter Burwell and Miss Lulu Washington have gone to Oxford, N. C., to visit relatives and friends for a few weeks. On Sunday, August 11, a family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. F. L. Johnson Brown at Johnson terrace in honor of Mrs. F. L. Johnson. An am joyable time was spent and a fine repast served. Those present were: Miss Rachel Johnson, James Johnson, Miss Lizzie Johnson of Newark, Arthur Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Johnson of Palinfield, Mrs. Naomi Quick, Mrs. Ella Gilbert, Miss Helen Cornelius of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron new Mrs. E. C. Green, Miss Grace Manna, Mr. and Mrs. David olson of Morristown. The Independent Circle with invited guests journeyed to Eagle Rock and Montclair Wednesday at an outing. The Emergency League is having a rally on Sunday, August 25, at Bethel A. M. E. Church; also the dedication of the new addition to the lecture room of the Emergency League; be conducted at 3 p. m., the Rev W. G. Crews of the Union Baptist Church officiates. On Wednesday and Thursday last the Sunday School convention of the Newark District convened at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Presiding Elder Solomon Porter Hood, presiding. The sessions during the two days were inspired and interesting. Mrs. A. C. A Collins and Miss Mary Jackson, special worker among young girls. Mrs. A. Cooper is in town visiting her sisters, Mrs. E. C. Walker, Mrs. Mattie Teabout, Mrs. Kate Huff, for a few days. Miss Elmira Skinner is confined to her home with an attack of pleurisy FOR RHEUMATISM Job Printing HELP WANTED—MALE TWO BOYS from 16 to 18, for light porter work and errands. Apply Sanf dor & Sanford, 642-544 5th avenue, n.w. cor. 5th street. Colored Salesmen Wanted. New proposition; commission and salary if qualified; leads furnished. Mr. Shapiro, 132 Nassau St., Room 305. BOYS, MONEY selling specialties and novelties during spare time. Write National Specialty Co., 40 Sun Building, Jackson, Michigan. July 27-4. HELP-FEMALE. Pressers on men's underwear. Good pany. Stoddy. RITEWEEN MANUFACTURING Co., 143 E. 10th St. N. Y. ROOMS TO LET To Let.-Parker Floor and Basement. All improvements, convenient to all car- lery. G. Johnson, 196 Putnam Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. Aug. 17-4. PUTNAM A. 196. In-room rooms. also back parlor, suitable for business purpose. G. Johnson, Aug. 10-4. LARMAR T. MASON WANTED. The whereabouts of Larmar T. Mason, also known as William L. Mason, are Home formerly in Baltimore, Md. When last heard of was in Providence, R. I. Information wanted of who whether dead or wrote to Mrs. A. Akeley, 1701 Borgen street, Brooklyn, N. Y. DIED. JACKSON-Miss Lillian Ann, daughter of the late Charles and Jane Jackson, died at St. John's Hospital, Kokonem, N.Y. She was also a very painful illness. Funeral services were held from the home of her cousin, Mrs. Henry H. Howard of Kokonem, on August 4, 1918, and the remains were carried to Amelia, Vx., for interment. TO RENT FOR A FEW NIGHTS Beginning Sunday, September 8, to Wednesday, September 11, notify the existing住客 a number of rooms and price for night Phone Bryant 256, or write Chairman of Housing Committee, Suite 201, 1547 Broadway. RELIGIOUS NOTICES MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 151-153. 136th St. Birth, J. W. Brown, D.D. prenance, 110. 139th St. Sunday, service; 110. 140th St. Sunday, Baptism and Communion every second sunday 3 p. m. Sunday School 2 p. m. Alonzo Lyons, 110. 141th St. Lyrons, 4 p. m. Vatick 2. 6:30 p. m. meet every Tuesday evening. Prayer meet every Friday evening. Brotherhood and Sisterhood every Friday evening. Brotherhood House, 129. 136th St. evening. Endearment every Friday afternoon 4 p. m. Master's Office Hours at Church, 10 to 1. Audubon 7599. Scafns. All welcome. RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH DR. CHAS. H. ROBERTS DR. BENJ. T. WITHERS DENTIST 347 LENOX AVENUE Phone Morn. 5555 Near 1276 Dr. J. R. Hillier PROFESSIONAL CHIROPODIC Hours: 9 to 12 M., 3 to 8 P.M. Special Attention to all Alarms of the Feet. 152 Weit 131st St. NEW YO WALTER F. CRAI 483 HANCOCK ST. BROOKLYN PHONE 800 880 BROFORD Colored Mesh Attention YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL US DR. BRYAN 833 EAST ITE R. NEAR AND AVE. N. Y. CITY quick and lasting curses Offes 9 A. M. to 8 P. M., also Sundes tings 9 to 1. Medicines furnished ONLY. MEN ONLY OLD DR. 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