New York Age

MEMBER OF THE OLD 15TH WINS FRENCH CROSS OF WAR ELKS HOLDING THEIR NINETEENTH ANNUAL SESSION AT BALTIMORE Baltimore, Md.—More than a thousand Elks are in the city from all parts of the country attending the nineteenth annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Order, which was formally opened with welcoming services at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday morning, August 26. The New York Age IS CLEAN. ONCE IT BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IT IS ALWAYS LOOKED FOR AND WELCOSSED. VOL. XXXI. NO. 49. MEMBER OF THE WINS FRENCH C Sergt. William Butler Singly Puts to Flight Twenty Germans. KILLS 4 UNDER FIRE How Sergeant Butler Tossed Hand Grenades and Rescued His Lieutenant and Four Men from the Enemy Is Told by War Correspondent of the New York "World"—Butler Explains That He "Just Ran Amuck, That's All"—New Hero Said to Have Been an Elevator Boy in New York. Sergt. Wm. Butler of the old 15th Infantry from New York has won a place in the hall of fame alongside of Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts for routing twenty Germans and rescuing his lieutenant and four men from the Boche. For this act of heroism he was awarded the Croix de Guerre. A special cable dispatch to the New York World from Lincoln Eyre gives the following account of Sergeant Butler's conduct on the field of battle: WITH AN AMERICAN NEGRO CON- tINGENT ON THE FRENCH FRONT—"Look out, you bush Germans, I'm comin'" J yelled Sergt. William Butler of New York as he leaped from a shallow pit in advance of the firing trenches and trained his automatic rifle on the enemy. Butler, who was an "indoor chau- feur" once upon a time "cane" with such good effect that he liberated his white lieutenant and four American privates from the foe's clutches and killed at least four Boches, badly wounded a Prussian officer, who later died, and put a score of Boches to ignominious flight. He concluded his "private war" by pursuing the Germans right up to their own line and nonchalantly tossing hand grenades into their dugouts, though at the time their barrage was biting the earth all around him. Wins Cross of War. Butler's exploit, for which he received the Croix de Guerre, rivals the performance of Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts, privates in the same regiment, the first report of which was cabled to the World last May. It is additional proof of the fighting qualities of our Negro soldiers. The engagement in which Butler played so splendid a role took place in the early morning of August 18 in the regimental sector near Maisons de Champagne, northeast of Stemenhould. Following a sharp artillery prepara- ELKS HOLDING THE ANNUAL SESSION Special to The New Baltimore, Md.—More than a thall parts of the country attending to the Grand Lodge of the Order, welcoming services at Bethel A. M. August 26. The annual sermon was preached by the Rev. Riley Woodward of Norfolk, Va., grand chaplain, at sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Sunday night. Musical numbers were furnished by Samuel T. Homsley, Charles Miller, Mrs Lillian Stewart Johnson, Kerr's Orchestra and the Alphanian Glee Club. The Rev. O. G. Cummings, grand exalted ruler of Monumental Lodge, delivered a brief address. The benediction was by the Rev. Joseph Butler. William Lewis presided. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Dr. Ernest Lyon, who told of the patriotic part that the colored people of Maryland are playing in aiding the government; the Rev. Sampson Brooks, pastor of Bethel Church; Mrs. Agnes Garrett, who spoke for Great Southern Temple of the Daughters of Elks. Assistant City Solicitor Robert F. Leash, who represented the city. Responses were made by Mrs. Emma V Kelly of Norfolk, Va., head of the Woman's Department, who declared that the colored men now on the firing line in France expect better treatment for the race when they return to the country, and Armand M. The New York Age tion, the enemy had launched a strong raiding party, which, cutting in from two sides, managed, with the aid of a cage barrage, to isolate four of our front line combat posts. In one of the Lieut. G. R. Jones, stepping over to light a starshell, was "jumped" by five Boches. He and four of his men were dragged out of the trench and shoved toward the German lines, along a disused communication trench in no man's land. On the way the raiders, with their prisoners ahead of them, passed within fifty yards of a little advanced post in which Butler crouched with two privates. "Don't fire Butler!", Lieut. Jones cried. "Not yet, sir, but soon," the Sergeant sang out. GERMANS CONFUSED The Germans were so flushed by this colony, which seemed to them to indicate an ambuscade, that they wheeled about toward Butler's hiding place. Lieut. Jones immediately signalled his four men to follow him and clambered up the side of the trench. As the five started back toward the American lines the lieutenant cried: "Now let 'em have it, Sergeant." Butler shrieked his warning to the "bush Germans" and stumbled through the darkness to a point from which he could enflame the trench they were in, and cut loose with his automatic. The Boches "made up a train," as the Negro troops say, and without loss of time they skedaddled homeward at top speed, leaving their officer wounded, and four privates killed in the trench. Butler chased them to within their own wire, and doubtless slew some more with his hand grenades. He rambled all over the sector in search of gray-green prey, returning to the combat post only when he was completely exhausted. "Just Ran Amuck." "Guess I just ran amuck," he said afterward. Lieutenant Jones, whose presence of mind won him the highest recommendation, also received the Croix de Guerre. An hour after the fight Captain John Outwater of New York, commanding the company against which the raid was launched, he groans just beyond our barbed wire. He crawled out there and found a German officer with his right arm torn clean off by Butler's bullets; and otherwise wounded. Captain Outwater carried him to the American trenches. Before he died the Prussian gave Captain Outwater, who interrogated him in German, valuable data about the enemy dispositions of troops. Captain Outwater's courageous conduct gained him the War Cross. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS DRIVE STARTS TUESDAY The big War Savings Stamps drive to be conducted among the colored citizens of the city will begin Tuesday evening next with a rousing mass meeting to be held in the tent of the Rev. Mr. Humphreys, which is in 136th street, between Fifth and Lenox Avenues. The Chel Club and local choirs will furnish the vocal and instrumental selections. Fred R. Mogre is chairman and James H. Hubert, secretary, of the local committee. Dr. George Marshall has charge of the War Savings Stamps. EIR NINETEENTH ON AT BALTIMORE NEW YORK ACE. thousand Elks are in the city from the nineteenth annual session of which was formally opened with M. E. Church Monday morning, Washington, grand exalted ruler of the order. Mr. Scott, in the course of his address, asserted that the patriotic part now being played by the race in aiding the country must result in a betterment of conditions. A big outing and crab feast was given at Brown's Grove Monday afternoon. A number of the delegates attended a reception given by the Arch Social Monday night. The Grand Lodge held its first business session at St. Peter Claver's Hall Tuesday morning, at which the various committees were appointed. The women's auxiliary met in the well-appointed home of Monumental Lodge No. 414, West Hoffman street. A big street parade was held Tuesday afternoon from nearby the upper end of Druid. Hill avenue, disbanding in the extreme western section of the city, where cars were taken for Benkert's Park, where an outing was given. The grand exalted ruler delivered his annual address, reviewing the general conditions of the order. He also capitulated the patriotic part that members of the various lodges are playing NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1918. RACE HELPING TO WIN WAR COST QUARTER OF A MILLION Villa Lewaro, Irvington-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. 311,308 RACE MEN IN KHAKI 311,308 RACE MEN IN KHAKI Two Divisions of Colored Troops from the United States are Now in France. Emmett J. Scott of the War Department Gives Out Some Interesting Figures at Session of National Negro Business League —Forty Chaplains in the Army. (Special to The New York Age) Atlantic City, N. J.—In his patriotic address on "Winning the War," Emmett J. Scott, spe- Villa Lewaro, Irvington cial assistant to the Secretary of War, aroused great enthusiasm at the session of the National Negro Business League, held here last week, "when he gave statistics showing that more than 300,000 American Negroes have been drafted to help make the world safe for democracy. Mr. Scott in his report called attention to the fact that in the first registration 737,626 Negroes were registered out of a total of 9,584,508; that is to say 7.69 per cent. of the total registration of June 5, 1917, was composed of Negro registrants. The total number of colored men called by the Provost Marshal General's office up to and including July 15, 1918, was 227,541, while the total number called to August 8, 1918, was 311,308. He spoke in detail of what the colored people of the country are doing to help win the war, mentioning, among other things, that some forty colored chaplains are now serving in the National Army along with one thousand colored officers who have been commissioned as captains, first and second lieutenants in the United States Army and in the Medical Reserve Corps. Two divisions of Negro troops are now in France with eight combat regiments to be trained in various cantonments in the country. Mr. Scott referred to the authorization by the War Department of the colored Red Cross nurses and spoke of the opportunities that are being provided for the technical training of colored men in many institutions' of learning. MORE HARLEM MEN TO GO TO UPTON MONDAY MORE HARLEM MEN TO GO TO UPTON MONDAY The following registrants will be sent to Camp Upton, Monday, September 2, by Local Board No. 140, 215 W. 133rd street, Ralph E. Langston, chairman: Solomon Brown, Albert Simon, Chas Harrison, Artemis, P. Artis, Arthur Redmond, Floyd Gunn, Marshall Brown, Joseph Landmon, Douglas Burleigh, John W. Smith, John L. Rankin, Frank Wingfield, Henry Netter, Paul Harris, Richard Nattiel, Darrell Leiftich, Robert.Brown, Charles McCoy, Frank Bryan, Harry Harsberry, Elmer Humes, Dudley T. Jackson, Walter Day, Harrison Jones, Leo Holland, John Smith, James W. Abbott, Robert L. Edmonds, Samuel Brewin Ell, Bennett, Edward CONFERENCE AT VILLA LEWARO Members of Both Races Discuss Race Problem at the New Home of Mme. Walker. Emmett J. Scott Guest of Honor at Conference Which Was Attended by Well-known Men and Women on Sunday Afternoon— List of Those Present. Special to The New York Age. Irvington of the Hudson, N. Y. —Prominent men and women of the race attended the conference n-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. held Sunday afternoon at the villa. Lewaro, the new home of Mme. C. J. Walker, on which occasion Hon. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, was the guest of honor. The villa Lewaro is the finest and most complete home owned by a colored person anywhere, and the spacious grounds, buildings, and appointments cost nearly a quarter of a million dollars. It is also one of the finest "show places" in this section of the country and overlooks the Hudson with the home of Helen Gould Shepard, Isaac Stern, the dry goods merchant, and other millionaires. Maj. V. W. Tandy was the architect. The guests were carried away with amazement over the simple yet elegant house furnishings and the good taste displayed in the color schemes. Counselor F. B. Ransom of Indianapolis was master of ceremonies and J. Rosamond Johnson had charge of the musical program. The speakers were Mme. C. J. Walker, Emmett J. Scott, J. C. Napier, Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, Fryd R. Moore, William H. Lewis, Col. William Jay Schieffelin, John H. Shillady, James A. Cobb and Prof W. S. Scarborough. All the speakers emphasized the necessity of the various elements in the race getting together. Musical selections were rendered by Joseph H. Douglass, Miss Cecilia Butler, William Butler, Jr., Melvillo Charlton, Mrs. Marie Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson. Earlier in the afternoon an enjoyable collation was served, Mrs. Fannie Jarvis, caterer. Guests present were: Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Keelan, Ridgefield N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee, Ala.; Mrs Cecilia H. Butler, New York; Wm. H. Butler, Jr., New York; Mrs. Marie Peek Johnson, Chicago; Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Sedalia, N. C.; Mrs. Carrie Francis Willis, Cambridge, Mass.; Mrs. Louise Thompson, New York; Mr. and Mrs. L. W. George, New York; Emmett J. Scott, Jr. Tuskegee, Ala.; Mrs. Jessie D. Robinson, St. Louis; Mrs. Martha R. Anderson, Chicago; Win. M. Lewis, Indianapolis; J. C. Gilmer, Charleston, W. Va.; Joseph H. Douglass, Washington, D. C.; William H. Butler, New York; Cleveland G. Allen, New York; Frank R. Smith, New York; Mrs. Warwick Spencer, Jr., Lynchburg, Va.; Thomas E. Taylor, New York; W. P. Burwell, East Orange, N. J.; William Webb, New York; Henry F. Downing, New York; Dr. William H. Brooks, New York; J. Rosamond Johnson, New York; Prof. W. S. Scarborough, Wilberforce University; Dr. Habert W. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE TAKES ON NEW LIFE AT ATLANTIC CITY; PLANS CONSTRUCTIVE POLIC RESOLUTIONS OF LEAGUE The National Negro Business League in its nineteenth year, Atlantic City, N. J., August 21, 22, 1918, records its gratitude to God for the evidence of prosperity to the Nation, for the increase of the fruit of the farm, for the growth of the spirit of democracy that looks forward to the success of solidarity in which there should be no preferred class, and we are especially grateful that the Negro race is sharing in these beneficial fruits of the Nation, and that it is a participant in the hope of the success of the shall share and share equally in all the privileges, duties and rights of our superb democracy to which we have contributed from its early beginnings. Our league is true to its original purpose. Beginning nineteen years the never-to-be-forgotten Washington the Second of America, the league has not strayed from the path. It has called continually upon the race to enter into the twenty-first year, to shops and farms, purchase land, economize and prepare for the future by efficiency in handicraft, by moral character and, by intellectual culture, and to regard all labor as dignifying. We reaffirm the long declaration of the league at the Chattanooga meeting in 1917. "We yearm intensely for the day when the world shall be safe for democracy; when men may be men the world over; freed from oppression political discrimination, oppression of every sort and prejudice; the world over; wary of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; with equal opportunities for education and labor, with free-for-all incentives for personal and racial development, with equal justice to all and malice towards none. We most respectfully urge that consistency demands that as we preach democracy, we shall practice it a pleasure. Unless every man, America has a more chance, America's plea for world freedom under democracy shall, because of our inconsistency, be the occasion of America's continued humiliation." We place ourselves upon record as a representative body of the twelve millions of Negroes in this land as standing by the President of the United States for the triumph of the principles of democracy, as interpreted by him; and we pledge our unqualified loyalty and unstinted support BLEASE BADLY BEATEN IN RACE FOR SENATE Columbia, S. G.—Scattered returns from practically all counties of the State at midnight, Tuesday, showed Nat B. Dial maintaining his lead over Cole L. Blease in the race for United States Senator, the Laurens man having a vote of 23,897, against 13,301 for the former Governor. The defeat of Blease is attributed to the letter of President Wilson to the Washington correspondent of a South Carolina paper, in which he declared that he had "not the least fear that they (the people of South Carolina) will believe that Mr. Blease is or can be a friend of the Administration." PULLMAN COMPANY PROMOTES PORTER Jersey City, N. J.-Hubbard Lanier has been appointed service inspector by the Pullman Company jat a salary of $125 per month. Mr. Lanier was formerly a porter and after being injured in a wreck, was detailed to visit sick employees. The position given attests the company's appreciation of efficient work. APPOINTED GUARD IN ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT (Special to New York, Aug. 1) (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE) Jersey City, N. J.-One of the most important positions that has been given a colored man recently is not often in fellow officers. Puleston of 36 Monticello availer, who has been appointed guard in the Ordnance Department, "Somewhere in New Jersey." Mr. Puleston not only has a great many valuable papers in his care, but must have proof of the character of persons before being admitted to the building where 200 persons are engaged in work Atlantic City, N. J.—The National Negro Business League on new life at its annual session held here August 21, 22 and there is every indication that when the league meets in St. Louis next year, its virility will be unquestioned and its standing as a constructive force in the economic life of the colored American nation. One of the significant features of the session was the plan submitted by Dr. R. R. Moton and unanimously acted upon by the Executive Committee, that the National Negro Business League take the initiative in creating and developing commercial opportunities within the race, thereby taking advantage of newer and more favorable conditions occasioned by the world war. This idea to make the league an institution more worthy of its name and more emblematic of its aims and objects will be put into concrete form by bringing into being business enterprises organized along co-operative lines. Only race men and women of business experience and who enjoy a reputation for integrity will be given serious consideration relative to managing projects launched under the auspices of the league. prefjudice will be eliminated due to times. This will be a recommendation for some of the sacrifices drawn which we are going. Mayor Bacharach followed the error. After paying high tribute to Negro as a citizen, he referred men of color who readily responded to the present draft. In a most manner he recited the poem entitled Little Service Flag" and then presented the keys to the city. In accepting the key President he stated that since the organization league at its annual session tries to city, Atlantic City, was the last present a key. Dr. Moton Responds to Address Welcome. Dr. Moton ably responded to the come addresses of Governor Edgar Mayor Bacharach. He singled out spiring facts about the loyalty Prominent members see the necessity of revivifying the league which, despite its successful meeting, this year at Atlantic City, has not kept pace with the times. Even before the death of Booker T. Washington it was obvious that in order for the organization to become a more potent factor among the colored people of the country there would have to be a more definite policy adopted. The last few years prior to Dr. Washington's death the league was merely kept alive by his magnetic personality. The members now realize that in this day and time such a well-known organization, in order to be an influential instrument for good, must present to the public a more ambitious and constructive plan, for while efforts to inspire members of the race by permitting successful men and women to tell of their achievements at annual meetings have been laudable, these interesting addresses have been looked upon as valuable in a sentimental way only. Besides the proceedings at these sessions have not had the far-reaching effect desired. The Executive Committee of the League is to meet in the near future and consider ways and means to further the proposal advanced by Dr. Moton. Nearly four hundred delegates attended this year's session of the league, which was full of interest from start to finish. Well-known members of both sexes were present and among the speakers were Gov. Walter E. Edge of New Jersey and Mayor Bucharach. Among the well-known women, who took an active interest in the proceedings and were shown every courtesy were Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mme. C. J. Walker, Mrs. A. E. Malone and Mrs. Mary Talbert Governor Edge Favors a Real Democracy. At the opening session Wednesday at Fitzgerald's Auditorium Governor Edge, during his address declared that the war would eliminate race prejudice saying in part: You are striking the keynote of the plan which affects the things you must develop, before you will have attained what you are striving for, and may come nearer to the doing away with race prejudice. The colored man must be a part of the business of the country he is going to be a part of the leadership. The colored men of the country have made great progress against blind prejudice. You are hitting at the root of things. You must drive home to your men, women and children that it is essential first for everyone to tell the other thing, and then to have a part in all the business relations of the country. You are going to talk business. It is the proper thing to do. But devote part of your time to the discussion to tell America's story of democracy and while we are telling it let us try to have a little democracy among ourselves. We are talking democracy and writing about it but getting further and further away from it. We need to understand one another better. This is the way it is going to be developed, as I see it. New Jersey is a great center of war activity, proud of her history and proud of the troops she has trained in the camps men who are Catholic, men who are Protestants, men who are Jews. We have among the troops white and colored and men of every nationality, now all Americas, and we have every race thrown together and properly so. They are going to be more tolerant of one another's viewpoint and they come home to take up their civic responsibility. Which we are going to Mayo, Bacharach I loved the crew. The ship had high tiers, Negro as a citizen, he referred men of color who, readily responding the present draft, In a most manner he recited the poem entitled Little Service Flag" and then presented the keys to the city. In accepting the key President stated that since the organization league at its annual session from to city, Atlantic City, was the present a key. Dr. Motton ably responded to the welcome addresses of Governor Edwin and Mayor Bacharach. He singled out the spiring facts about the loyalty of the colored American and gave a plan for interpretation of what democracy means. The principal of Tuskegee Institute asserted that the Negro is unaware of loyal to his country, and expects contribution for the ultimate triumph of democracy to bring him the status that long have been deterred. Issac N. Nutter, A.M., made the welcome address on the of the Negro professional men. Prepared by the Rev. J. P. Gregory, pastor of Union Baptist Temple, and vocal members by the Y. M. C. A. under the direction of Prof. M. A. Guillaume, a part of Wednesday morning's program. At the opening session the speakers were introduced by Dr. P. L. Hawkins president of the local branch of the league, who made a good presiding officer. Wednesday evening President J. G. Napier made his annual address, which was in a most optimistic vein. The speaker reviewed the progress made by the Negro in all walks of life and spoke feelingly of the important part the colored American is playing in the trenches "over there." Mr. Napier's message was full of interesting facts and was a source of inspiration to the big audience. He was assisted as presiding officer Wednesday evening by Charles Banks of Mound Bayou and Charles H. Brooks of Philadelphia "Building a $300,000 Theatre for Negroes," by G. Grant Williams of Philadelphia, and "Selling Life Insurance" by G. O. King of Atlantic City, who subjects discussed Wednesday evening Scott Speaks on "Winning the War." Hon. Emmett J. Scott, in beginning the symposium on "Winning the War" Thursday morning, made one of the best patriotic addresses that has been delivered in Atlantic City. He will give a most cordial reception when he arose to speak and throughout his talk was listened to with respectful attention. Statistics given, showing the magnificent way in which the colored American is "doing his bit," aroused great enthusiasm. Mr. Scott was followed by Capt. Arthur Spinning of the Surgeon General office; Dr. C. V. Roman, who is interested in health conditions among the colored civilian population around townments; Dr. C. H. Tobias and Dr. G. W. Cabiniss, Y. M. C. A. secretarial. Other subjects discussed were: "Ursle Sam's Saturday Service League," T. M. Campbell, Tuskegee Institute; "War Activities of the Evansville Local League," W. E. Best, Evansville Ind.; "The Way Graduates of Trade Schools are Filling Urgent War Needs," Mrs. Addie R. Clark, Washington, D. C.; "How We Popularized Our Local League," H. H. Thweatt, Waycross, Ga., and R. A. Hayes, Ardmore, Pa.; "The Virginia State Negro Business League," W. H. Crocker, Suffolk, Va. Thursday evening's session was held at the M. E. Church and many were unable to get into the edifice. Colored members of the local branch of the Red Cross were present. The program for the evening was featured by an address made by Dr. Moton "Banking and Its Relation to the Commercial and Agricultural Life of the Community," B. K. Roddy, Memphis; "Managing a Model Hotel," A. W. Jones, Philadelphia; "Some of the Negro's Achievements During the Three Hundred Years," Dr. J. W. Bowen, Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta; "Real Estate and Banking John W. Lewis, Washington, D. C." "The Gents' Furnishing Business" A. Makel, Philadelphia, and R. E. Nielolas, New York, were other subjects. THE NEW YORK AGE, NETTEDDAY, AUGUST 11, 1914 INVESTITS that National Negro Business League Create a Fund to be Placed in Charge of a Special Committee and Loans Made on Safe Investments. Special to THE NEW YORK ACE ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.—Speaking here is the eighteenth annual session of the National Negro Business League, Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute and chairman of the Executive Committee, issued a clear-cut, logical call to his race in constructive afterward economic program. The economic struggle which is to follow the conclusion of peace will be pressed only to the great war which is now in progress in Europe. With the aid of bloodhed and strategy on the battle field, we may expect to see the engulfed in a new grapple for victory. In a new battle field will give place to strategy on the market place. It is well for us to ask the question now. After the War-What? Already steps are being taken to re-educate partially disabused persons so that they may engage in technical work. This is going to mean a multiplying of the exigencies of the situation, and we may expect to see a new kind of fighting, with prices greatly over the current scale. America is already looking ahead and planning to meet this great new threat, and the best brains of America are now being mobilized in a domestic effort to protect the interests of American people. Germany and the Allies and the other European powers are now mobilizing a mighty economic deadlock throughout the world for many years after the war. Just how the Negro of America will be placed in the great roadjunction can be not know, but it is idle to suppose that we can pass, through this part of the country, without mention of the burden, and without bearing some of the scare of battle. The signs of the times were never more groptious with meaning, and there has never been more urgent need for rethought and planning ahead. Band Behind Negro Press What. We must make up our minds clearly, that we have got to stand behind our newspapers. These publications have fought our battles for justice and justice and they have merely cultivated an act, or overlooked the real situation. We have operation in business and among business men. They have urged our people to support Negro business enterprises and have pointed out that the only certain road to progress is the opening up of business avenues for the young men and women of the race. No group among our people has been more patient, more far-sighted, more confident, more have the publishers of our newspapers. They have worked against great odds, with greatest handloops, and sometimes I fear, with least appreciation. We must stand behind them and strengthen them with subscriptions, with advertisements, and with whole-hearted support. We would like to see newspapers in a great effort to secure advertising of the more important Second: We must seek to have stronger State and local Negro business; leagues scattered all over the country, and especially in the South. State business leagues in Virginia, Georgia and Louisiana are doing excellent work, and should be encouraged in Georgia and Louisiana. Employed in Georgia and Mr. Williams in Georgia, together with able and progressive co-workers, are making State leagues in their respective influences for good. I wish especially to speak of the excellent quarterly bulletin gotten out for the Virginia State League. I understand that this publication is being made self-mustaining by the advertising matter which it carries. This is an excellent example of what can be earned by earnest co-operation. I would like to see that state league more either its own organ or stand behind some strong paper. Publicly in the work of the league is essential to larger usefulness and service. I would also like to see each State where select one man who is thoroughly conversant with the management of farm products. Such a man would be well suited to the local organization to reach out to the surrounding territory and organize the farmers and help them in their matters as grading and packing their products, and preparing them for transport to the market. In this way the farmers would be encouraged by having the local organization and this special man provide an organized outfit for their products. It is interesting to note that the University Free Loan Society has during the years of establishment loan practically nine million dollars to the local farmers. In the Jewish school, Jacob H. Schiff said, "It is performing a real patriotic service, and is really a charitable organization of constructive nature." The transactions are handled in a purely business way, and bring hope and encouragement to the people who are benefited. Easy Method of Creating Fund. The business league could create a fund, by members of the league purchasing blocks of stock, say at $100 per share, each share being paid for in five-year installments of twenty dollars each. If one thousand persons took out a share of stock in one year, we would have $20,000 to begin with, so five years the sum would be $190,000. If 100 persons took one share, we would have $10,000 with and in five years a fund of $50,000. We might even make the shares $200 and with 509 persons buying shares we would still have $100,000 at the end of five years, paid in and available for this service. "The fund could be placed in charge of a special committee of say five men, one of whom would be a reputable lawyer, to represent the national organization, and the loans could be added in cash in such way as the investment just as safe as Liberty Bonda, in fact, the money could be invested in Liberty Bonds. I imagine also that a number of our largest organizations, like the Standard Life Insurance Co., the North Carolina Mutual organization, the Moslec Templars and others of similar character could take large blocks and in that way be brought in close contact with this movement, which has such large possibilities. "While I have not worked out any details in my mind, it appears to me that the interests of the movement could best be protected by having the local league indorse each individual who wishes to secure funds for a business. They would thoroughly investigate the plan of the proposed business, its location, and everything pertaining to its ultimate success, and, bystanders, to the person making such application, the local society users would be mutually interested in its success and would support it in every way they could. "Such a co-operative, financial enterprise would, in my opinion, carry with it active membership in the league of each person benefited and used by the organization, and the loans could be used to establish a permanent fund for the expansion of the national league, care being taken so that the operating expenses of the loan fund did not exceed a reasonable amount. The national organization could keep an organizer in the field, and, backed by the influence and prestige of the league, I believe his efforts would result in increased membership and interest in the league work, such as in the organization and a widening field of service for the Negro race. "The many pitfalls of co-operative financial enterprises necessarily demand cautious procedure in attempting any such case, as sight of outlined, unanticipated benefits and principles involved "The league has made rapid strides forward in the past, but the world war and the great economic struggle which is to follow necessitates a still further step forward to meet the new conditions. The material is right here within in the league if we can but harness it for the greatest good. We can in this way make substantial contributions to the progress, and whatever lasting property may come to America in her readjustment after the war the Negro may share, because of the help and contact of the best white people of the country." LOTT CAREY BAPTISTS MEET AT ROCKY MOUNT Rocky Mount, N. 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Lewis, Boston; Andrew F. Stevens, Philadelphia; Mrs. Ruth Bradley Sanford, Kansas City, Kas.; Mrs. J. Alice Stewart, Brooklyn; Mrs. Carrie M. Thompson, Greenville, S. C.; Mrs. H. E. Williams, Greenville, S. C.; Miss Mary White Ovington, Brooklyn; Mrs. E. M. Levy, New York; Miss L. Blanche Levy, New York; Mr. and Mrs. John R. Shillady, Mt. Vernon; Col. Wm. Jay Scheffelin, New York; James A. Cobb, Washington, D. C.; Major and Mra. Vertner W. Tandy, New York; Henry Allen Boyd, Nashville; W. T. Andrews, Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. George W. Harris, New York; Mrs. Lelia Walters, New York; Gilchrist Steward, Richmond, Ind.; Mrs. Estelle Everette, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Beatie King, New York, Mrs. Cecelia Hollaway Cahans, New York; the Rev. Richard Manuel Bolden, New York; Dr. J. W. Rankin, Brooklyn; Melville Charlton, Brooklyn; Geo E. Wibecan, Brooklyn; Dr Wm. Sinclair, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs G Edward Dickerson, Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs Watt E. Kerry, Brookton, Mass; Mrs. M. C. Lawton, Brooklyn; Mrs. Elizabeth C. Carter, Brooklyn; Mrs. John D. Munroe, Frederie Wheeler, Chicago; James Weldon Johnson, New York; W. Fredrick Trottman, New York; Robert Williams, Suffolk, Va.; Fred Munroe, Brooklyn; Lester A. Walton, Brooklyn, W. R. Valentine, Bordentown, N J; T W. Hayca, Memphis; Harry L Dazey, New York; D. P. Stewart, Youngstown; George W. Lattimore, Brooklyn; Miss Pamela A. Jefferson; C. S. Lockett, Mound Bayon; Mrs. G Nstone, Augusta, Ga.; G. W. Franklin, Jr. Chattanooga, Tenn; J C Anderson, Nashville; Chas H. Anderson, Jacksonville, Fla.; A L. Swangi, Mound Bayon; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Carter Thomas, Mrs. Lelia Walker Robinson and Mrs. Mae Robinson. DR. SMYER'S FUNERAL HELD AT YONKERS Youngs, N. Y.—Female services of the Rev. Dr. John J. Smyer, pastor of the Metropolitan Institutional A. M. E. Church, were held in the First Methodist Church, Ashburton Avenue and Broadway, at 2 o'clock Wednesday of last week. Bishop William L. Lee of Brooklyn preached the sermon. Subject, "The Victorious Life"; text, "Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ," I Cor. xv. 57. Bishop Lee reviewed the life and character of the deceased, pointing out that his life was useful and beautiful because it was conceived to the will and purposes of God. He said, among other things, that, when we consider Dr. Smyer's life, we must feel astonishment at the extent of his literary ability, his heroism, his humility, his faith, his patience. Able and powerful as he was, yet he was satisfied to do most any little thing for good of his race and his church; whose sentiments and impulses he felt and which in turn he vivified. In conclusion, the Bishop said that Dr. Smyer's place would not be filled; that he church has not a man of his calibre to give. After the sermon Hon Leslie Southland, ex-mayor of Yonkers, paid a glowing tribute to the genius and Christian character of the deceased. He said, among other things, that the city of Yonkers is resplendent with the best products of Dr. Snyer's industry and that it teems with his handiwork. That the deceased was a true patriot, whose lesson is taught by every day's experience, that honest toil and perseverance, and the patient abiding by one's convictions, when founded on reason and truth, will infiltrally reap their rich reward. The choir of the Metropolitan Zion Church furnished music. Prof. Percival Gordon Entwistle presided at the organ. Dr. Smyer was graduated from Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C., with the degree of A. B.; after which he entered the theological department of Boston University, from which he graduated in 1900, receiving the degree of S. T. B. A few weeks later he married Mary A. Garland, a graduate of Livingstone College and a school teacher of Birmingham, Ala. Later he received the degree of Ph. D. from Livingstone College. He was pastor of the Zion Church in School street, where he was conducting the erection of a large church building, to be used also for the purpose of instructing the youth of the race in the trades, as well as giving other students. He was a member of the Waterbury Lodge Masons and the local Lodge of Knights of Pythias. He founded the Colored Co-operators of America, the Yonkers Exchange Association and other organizations for the betterment of the race. Through his institutions he was the first man to make it possible for his people to live in sanitary homes in Yonkers, Tarrytown, Mt. Vernon and other towns. A. wife and five children—Alpheus, Edwine, Melba, Ruth and John J., Jr.—one sister, Mrs. Anna D. Borden of Yonkers, and one brother, W. Q. Snyer of Los Angeles, Cal., survive him. Among those attending the funeral from out of the city were: Presiding Elder J. H. Ellison of Elmira, who conducted the services; Drs. R. M. Bolden of New York; J. B. A. Yelverton of Syracuse; L. H. Taylor of Nyack; Rev. Mr. Walters of Port Chester; Rev. Dr. Johnson of Ithaca; Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Johnson of Bridgeport, Conn.; Mrs. Noyd of Mobile, Ala.; Mrs. Jones of New Orleans, La.; Prof. J. F. Aggrey of Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C. Many telegrams and messages of sympathy from all over the country were received by Mrs. M. A. Snyer, Interment in Oakland California. SOUTHERN MARINES PLAINFIELD, N. J.—A couple of United States Marines who styled themselves before the judge of the court here as "Sons of Southern gentlemen," got into a mix-up with one of our race. After shoving the citizen off of the sidewalk the offender received a good thrashing and all were haled to court. The Marines were denounced by the judge to be very poor examples of gentlemen. He reprimanded them and released the trio. E. J. SCHIEFFEL HELPS TO SINK HIIN ILBOA TO SINK HU-BOAT How Ensign E. J. Schieffelin "spotted" a submarine and clipped send her to the bottom of the sea is told in a despatch from London, given out by the Com- mander of the Public Information young hero is the son of Col. William Jay Schieffelin, regimental commander of the new 15th Regiment, New York State Guard, a true and tried friend of the Negro. Ensign Schieffelin and his mates were instructed to go in search of a submarine in a big seaplane. Three hours after it had left its station a submarine was discovered. The seaplane got itself between the submarine and the sun and for two minutes bore down on the U-boat. Half a minute later the vessel started to submerge with a crash. Ensign Schieffelin put the machine into a vertical bank to observe the effect of the explosion, and a white geyser spotted fifteen feet on the enemy's port beam. The delay had been just right. When the splash cleared the stern of the explosion, he stood up and her propellers were out of the water. The air pilots knew then that she was damaged; that she could not submerge and was a prey to any of the patrol boats. The seaplane, being short of fuel, then signalled to a drifter "Damaged submarine five miles northwest of you." The destroyers did the rest BABY SAVINGS CAMPAIGN IN HARLEM DISTRICT the women have all affiliated themselves with the New York Urban League in promoting the work of the Children's Year, the Federal Baby Saving Campaign now in progress. The building at McKinley No. 50 has been opened as an examining centre, and Wednesday and Friday of each week, from 1:30 to 3:30 o'clock, these women are at this centre weighing and measuring little folks and turning them over to the attending physician, who gives them a thorough physical examination and informs their mothers of their general health. The ladies who have already recruited in this volunteer war service are Mrs. Robert J. Elzy, Mrs. Maizee Mason, Mrs. Saidie Davis, Mrs. Maud Jackman, Mrs. E. H. Tolliver, Mrs. Irene Hayes, and Mrs. William Garden-Dr. Godfrey Nurse and Dr. E. T. St. John, with other physicians, are assisting. Not only are these women looking on for the little tots at the centre, but during hot summer days they may be seen climbing flights into dark, stuffy tenements of the city's crowded districts in an effort to reach every family and get them to take advantage of this free, medical attention provided for their little ones. Other women are enlisting in this service, willing and ready to "do their bit" for humanity's cause. CAMP MERRITT SOLDIERS PLAY BASEBALL Ridgewood, N. J.-Saturday was a gala day for the colored people of Ridgewood. Seventy-five soldiers came over from Camp Merritt in automobiles sent by white friends in Ridgewood to participate in a ball game with the local Y. M. C. A. boys. At 2 o'clock citizens and soldiers met at the Y. M. C. A. and paid a tribute to the boys of Ridgewood in the country's service, as the names were called by Secretary Flournoy. A service flag was raised with twelve stars. Then the line of parade was formed, headed by the Rev. W. H. Batchelor, George Waller, Mr. Hawkins and Albert Flournoy. Next came the Paterson Drum Corps and seventy-five soldiers from Camp Merritt; the women of Unit 39, with little Margaret Miller as mascot, carrying a flag. The patriot FOR RHEUMATISM Constipation and kidney trouble take Mary E. Boulding's Southern herbs, the Arkansas Pharma market. For sale at the Arkansas Pharma Market 85 Linden H. C. Wuru, 906 Morria Ave., Bronx Halpern Bros., White Plains Ave. and 200th St., Williambridge; J. J. William, 120 Myrtle Ave., Bklyn, N. Y. Aug. 4-2t. Address all orders for medicines to 13 George St., Owego, Tiagra Co. N. Y. The LATEST THEORY OF FIRST AID IB: That germs work on the surface of the skin and scalp most abundantly. 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At 9:30 the automobiles which brought the boys over came for them, and amidst goodbyes and "God bless you," they departed for camp. PROF. SCARBOROUGH ON COUNCIL OF DEFENSE WILBERFORD, O.—President, W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce University has received the following communication from Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio, announcing the appointment of Prof. Scarborough as a member of the Ohio Branch, Council of National Defense. The Governor's letter follows: Dr. W. S. Scarborough, Wilberforce, Ohio. My Dept. of Public Health: It gives me pleasure to hereby formally notify you that you have this day been appointed a member of the Ohio Branch, Council of National Defense, to take part in future deliberations of that body, and to act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and his aides in all matters which properly come before the Council. As you are aware, this organization is in reality the Governor's war cabinet. This selection of yourself is due to the place you occupy as a leader of your race in the state, and because, we feel the race deserves this recognition in view of the fact that so many thousands of Negro soldiers are now at the front or preparing to fight in the world democracy, and in recognition of the hearty co-operation by the race at every turn. I am sure that your service in this cabinet will be of the highest order and record made by you in your labors in behalf of the race in other fields. With every good wish, I am. Very truly yours, JAMES M. COX, Governor CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE AT RALEIGH Raleigh, N. C.-The Allen Christian Enleavor League closed its first state convention at St. Paul Church. It was quite an interesting and inspiring meet- ing and was a success in every way. Dr. A. J. Wilson was president, Dr. J. C. Caldwell, general secretary, preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday morning and Dr. McGill, of Orangeburg, S. C., preached an excellent sermon Sunday night. The next session will meet with Mt. Zion Church in Wilmington, N. C. Among, some of those who attended the convention were Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Wilson, the Revs. J. D Cowan, R. L. Tillery, G. D. Carnes, W. C. Cleland, E. H. Hunter, Morris Ried, Grady, C. S. Stratton, McNeil, J. Jason, W. R. Gullius, A. J. Coude, Prof. E. D Mickle, Miss Sullivan, Leonard, Barnhill, Hooper, Tilfair, Capchet and others. WASHINGTON BANKER A WASHINGTON, D. C.—One of the most informing papers read at the Business League meeting at Atlantic City last week was that of John W. Lewis, president of the Industrial Savings Bank on "The Relations of Banking to Real Estate." He has succeeded in building up a successful bank here, where others have failed, and as he is building a big apartment house here where others have failed he spoke as one having authority. He made very plain the helpful relations that banking sustains to real estate. Mr. Lewis was a hod carrier before he became a banker. He came to Washington with Coxie's Army of Tatterdemalions. Mr. Lewis is essentially a man of the common people, who knows how to do big things. EMERGENCY AID SENDS $500 TO CAMP MEADE Philadelphia, Pa. — The Southwest Branch of the Emergency Aid, Mrs. Thomas L. James, chairman, sent a check for $500 to Camp Meade, Md., to buy instruments for our band boys. FARM DEMONSTRATION AGENTS MEET Greensboro, N. C.-The Negro Farm Demonstration Agents of North Carolina held a three days' conference beginning August 13 and closing August 16, at the A. & T. College. The conference was presided over by Prof. C. R. Hudson, State Agent Farm Demonstration Work. The agents met on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and were welcomed to the college by President James B. Dudley. The first lecture on the program was given by Prof. C. R. Hudson, State agent, on "Things Essential for Soil Fertility"; the next by District Agent R. W. Freeman, who discussed "Wheat Growing on the Coastal Plains." At 11 o'clock a lecture was given by Prof. J. Hoff, director of chemistry and agriculture of the college on "Good Seed, How to Select and Grow Them." In the afternoon, "Winter Cover Crop" was discussed by Prof. L. E. Hall, district agent in charge of the "Colored Agents." Other speakers were John D. Wray, W. Freeman-Mrs. Jane Mckimmon, I. H. Jefferies, S. G. Rubinow, Dan T. Gray, A. C. Oliver and John D. Wray. DURHAM N.C. DURHAM, N. C—John Mullet spent Sunday in Raleigh, N. C., visiting friends Arthur Gills spent Sunday and Monday in Raleigh visiting his mother and old friends, Amos Champion spent Wednesday in the city visiting his uncle, Richard Arnold, Mr. Champion hails from Baltimore. Prof. J. W. Watkins left Saturday morning, for Atlantic City n. J. Mrs. Watkins accompanied him. 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An important step in the activities of the School is the war work that is being done through the Soldiers' and Sailors' Recreation Club, an auxiliary of ladies, who have banded themselves together to furnish wholesome amusement and lodging accommodation for soldiers and sailors. On Saturday evening, the occasion of their regular weekly dance, the music rooms were crowded to their utmost capacity. The club expressed its appreciation for the many donations of refreshments, writing materials, sheets, etc., and also to Wm. H. Butler, Willie and Miss Cecelia Butler and Joseph Douglas for furnishing music on these occasions. The Mandolin Club, under the leadership of Mr. Butler, has been holding rehearsals throughout the summer and welcomes any new pupils who may care to join. Despite the warm weather many pupils have continued their studies throughout the entire summer. 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M, Brand filled the pulpit at St. James A. M. E. Zion Church, Perth’ Amboy, in "the morning. 2 ITHACA, N, Y. i Imnaca, N, Y.—Robert_ Reynolds of Binghamton is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Richard Hill, Miss Kate Willis, who has heen ill for some time, was operated on for appendicitis at the City Hospital, Mrs. Jackson and granddaughter of Binghamton are spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Cora Martin. Mrs. Spaulding of ‘West Green street has returned after ‘spending the summer in Saratoga Springs. Mrs, Ina Johnson and two children’ are spending a few days in Leroy with her aunt, Mrs. Price. Mrs. Dade and two cluldren have gone to Leroy to visit. her mother for a time. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. Poucuxkwersie, N. Y.—Miss Carrie R. Williams, 10 Jewett avenue, who was all but a short time, was buried August 27 from ber late home. She leaves two Sisters, Nettie and Justiana, Mrs. RK. F. Washington and daughter Eva were guests of Mr. and Mrs. 1. Taylor of Staniordville last Sunday: alo Miss Kathryne St. Paul of Pine Plains and Miss Dorothy Littleton of Roston, Miss Anna Mae, Iva and Jen- nic Bolin of Grand avenue. visited at Mr William Anderson's at Pine Plains fast week. Miss Eva May Washington is spending part of her vacation with Mrs St. Paul and daughter an Pine Plains. HILLBURN, NTY: - Huant rs, N. Y.—The Key Opbern oi Mahwah, NI J occupied the pulpit at Brook Chapel Sunday morning and evening, in” the absence ‘of the Rev Tyron Gunner. why was called to New- ary unexpectedly, Mrs. Peter Suffern ‘oi Paterson, was the guest of Mrs. Geo. Powell'on Sunday, ‘Thomas Leroy Van- dunk has two children on the sick list, ‘A number af Hillburn people expect to attend the Ulster County fair at Ellen- tulle on Labor Day. Daniel Ayers has accejted a position as brakeman ‘on the Frie Railroad. Reuben Smith has pur- chaied a very7¥atushlecow,, Howard Morgan has accepted a position a5 fore man in the pump works at Holyoke, Mass. NEWBURGH. N. Y. Newburgh, N. S—[riwvate | Charies Woods sisited his wife at 253 Ann street Sunday, — Mesdames Harrison Holntes-and Francis of Newark, N. 1, visited their sunt, Mrs. Elizaheth Jadk- son, fast week, The Kew. Ue J. Wal hams. pastor of the A.M. E Zion Church, preached to powerful sermons Sunday, The leaders of the different clubs of the church aze endeavoring 1 have a successful rally Sunday, Sep- tember 1. Miss Lula Jamison of South street, daughter of Mrs, Lavinia Jamison. aii leave for South Richmond, Va. where she has accepted a position as teacher Little Ruth Brown of Newark. N. J. ie the guest of Miss Ada Hawkins vf Ann street. Miss Eva Dubois received a letter from D. S. Brown, formerly of the 15th Kegiment, stating’ the boys are doing their “bit,” He asked the prayers of all. for their sucess. 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LYONS, Gen, Agt, 814 East Second Breet, Oklahoma City, Okla AGENTS’ OUTFIT 1 Mair Grower, 1 ‘Temple, Oll, 1 Shay 1 Were Oil 4 Pace Cream and Deco: fon tor Selling, $200 ‘Mc Katra for Lake Park Friday. Ice cream and candy for the-children were donated by Mrs Reading Sterrett, The Rev. Hright will occipy the pulpit, Sunday at Ha. m,; the Rey. Lee Jenkins at 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Moses Selden of West Parmen- ter street departed this life Monday, August 26, Funeral services. at the house, Wednestlay, at 2‘p, m. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. She leaves a, de- voted husband, one son and one niece. Mrs. M. J. Tembrouck is somewhat indisposed, “Mrs. Lucy Eggleston, ac- companied by her daughter’ Vera, and Fittle Viola M, Ward, spent a pleasant weck at the home of Presiding Elder L.G. and Mrs. Mason, Englewood, N. J. CORONA. N. Y. Corona, N. Y.—The pulpit of the Corona Congregational Church has been ably filled by the Rev. Jeter and others during the absence of the pastor, the Rev. G. W. Hinton, who has been on his" vacation, The Rev, Breech preached at 11 a, m. Sunday School was largely attended and enjoyed a helpful review by Superintentlent 1. S. Reed The Rev, Hinton conducted the funeral service of Henry Carter, who died suddenly Wednesday at the resi- dence of his sister, Mrs, Brown, 21 47th street. : i Next Sunday will be “Go to Church Day.’ The pastor will preach at both services. The Sunday School yicme at North Beach was delightfully spent. Many indulged in bathing, others” in varions athletic games. The: hgh jump was won by the Key, Himton, with the Kev. Geter a close second." ‘The ef- forts for the Fall Rally are in progress. PORT CHESTER. N. Y. Port Cuestex, N. Y.—Sunday aiter- noon and evening were observed 3 Missonary Day at Bethesda Maptist Church: “The house was nearly illed wih members and frends. ‘The topic for discussion was “The Value of Women in the Church,” and was dis. cussed by such prominent women as Mrs. Tanner of Stamford and. Mrs. Itrowie and Mes, Canty of New Ko- chelle. ‘The officers of the missionary society are: President, Mrs. Vidella Whitty: vice president, Mrs. Mattic Stith: secretary, Mrs, Clara Separman, At8 p.m, Pastor Levister preached a special sermon to the missionaries Jor which they in return presenied hin with $$. Collection for the day, $1875, Mass Ella Green and Frank Johnson vi Port Chester were quietly married in Urooklyn Friday, August 23, Services were. well attended at St Franees A. M. Hf, Zion Church Sunday. the Rev, J. R, Walters, pastor. A serv we flag containing fifteen stars was un- furled. Ex-Senator George A. Slater delivered the address and the flag was Presented by Superintendent of School: Dr. S.C. Redman, The Rev. E. Purdy of Nyack also. delivered an_address. Collection for the day, $15, Ixdward Turner of Camp Upton spent a twenty-fonr hour furlough st the hue uf relatives on Oak strect. + Miss Ruth Jenkins of West Broadway as visiting inends im Harrison. AUBURN N.Y. Mitus, NY —Mee G, Juhnsen ard son Genre of New Yerk Cty, who fase been wasting Mrs No Brown, leit Sunday far Syracuse | Mrs, Geure Sorter of Binghauston os visting Miss Ahda Stewart in Cornell street) Mee Gemrge Cooper, who underwent a very serves operation at the Cary Hepat lat Feday, is improving slowly A Jumor Kanttuig Club has been recently rkarized with Miss Grace Newport president and Miss .\Ithea Stewart, sec- retry. Presiding Elder Elhson is in the city jor = few days and preached two able sermons ay A. ME. Zion Church Sun- day, The Kev. PR. Fonvielle has re- tnrned to.the city'after spending a week at Detroit, Mich, The Lady Voard of Managers will give_a qnenic Seytember 2 at the Harriett Tubman Home. Ail are invited to attend, Mrs. ‘Kenben Hawkins and sister. Mrs, Harden of Geneva. were the week-end guests of Mre E.B. Cooper Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Rae celebrated their first wedding anniversary at their hone on Fifth avenue last Friday, August 23) Mrs Rae received several beautiful wite Elmer Winslow and Mise Ahora Lucas motored to. Freeville Sunday Mr aud Mrs, John Hassell ei ‘Alhauee..O, are the guests of the lat: KOS oee SON f m2 zi s) ed pats 7 Sy Gentlemen, vse MADAME. SIMMONS VEEP SMa eAeAM Enea tee ay int Xow aie WANTED: SIMMONS AGENCY 99 WEBSTER ‘ST. ° NEW HAVEN, CONK. xO COPAB4 4 ti a ma ct Ry G & Be Ly Y 1 T, e 7S rm: 2 z CAPSULES u NG ID & —e » Vv ' ESN 24 fer's parents, Mr. amd Mrs. Harry Keed. Mr. and Mrs, Hassell expect to make their home at Rochester. Ambrose Dunbar, a Civil War veter- an, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Eva Jones, Forgette Place, last ‘Tues- day, “Funeral services were held at the A.M. I. Zion Church Friday after- noon, the Rey, C. A, Smith officiating. Interment at Soules Cemetery. George Cooper, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident about two weeks QK0, was able to leave the hospital Sunday. Mr. Cooper's arm and. leg were broken. Miss Stella Thillips of Sherwoot! is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, T. Parker, for.a few weeks.” WASHINGTONVILLE. N. Y. Wasitixcronvitiz, N. ¥.—Mrs, Ruth Garner is visiting her sister, Mrs, Joho Karls, Florence, four-year-old daugh- ter of Mrs. Marnie Belle, was seriously burned last week. “She was taken to St. Jauke's Hospital, Newburgh, where she is getting along as well as could be expected. Ruth Bruin, who is being treated at the sanitarium, Newburgh, is hnoch improved. She spent a day last week with her parents, Mr and) Mrs, Charles Bruin, « Mrs. Charles Bruin gave a lawn festival at her home August 20 for the benetit of Bethany Chapel, The net proceeds amounted “te $1427, At Bethany Chapel Sunday the Rey. P. W. Sewell presched i the morning on the subject. "Speaking for Christ > In the evening the monthly popular meeting was held with Miss Naomi Sewell leating, ‘The program imclided choruses, praver. J kanory of Auburn: Bible reading and the woyre sliseussed hy. Miss Naomt Sewell; reading, Miss” Rosie Green, lnstory of the young people's society, Mrs. Agnes Sewell: solo, Mrs. ‘Tyler oi Somh Orange, No J. a paper in honer of the men.bers in the United States Army “over there.” hy Miss Lote Freeran Miss Nacna Sewell presided ai-the pan, Kise stars were added te Bethany Chapel's service Mag, making welve im all. MORRISTOWN N > Meaaistwx, oN L—Mre | Alice Nesbit of Colusibus, O15 visiting, her Farerts, Mr. aud Mrs Bright of Water Mivet, alse cther relatives. Mrs chomse Tew has returned from’ Plainfield, where “the has heen spending several aceks Gn Suntas. Avast 25, the new ad- Shon te the lectare rom’ of Bethel a. Me EL Church was dedicated at the aiternoun service Ther-Key. N.°G. Crooks ef the Uniua Baptist Church preached the dedieatory sermon” ‘The Amonnt raised was S¥0. At the close of the evening service the Willmg Work- ers gave the pastur and hus wife, Rev. and Mey Juseph Stites, a surprise by presenting to them $780 fur their vacation, Mrs. “Mary Khe and daughters, Misses Minme ail Anwa Khne. Mrs. Satie fray Mrs Jeume Lewis are uisitimg Mrs, dows Tadd and) Mre Mice Gees for a feas days Joseph Francis and Howart Steele goumeyet fo Mbany amt Saratera hist week and had adebshitiid tone Marbles Kings. Band ds uniiog his osteo, Mes Leta Watker, Cokimba street, 2 0 see - + PBPEMIRA NV. seine, N.Y ~ Wednesday, August 1 he Hiewalaes Church members, to: gether with the Sunday school, enjayed their annent meme at hldndge Park Miss Georgia Keed is in the city vist ing her pareits, Mr and Mrs. James B. Reid, 554 Hast’ Socondl street 1.) Rew ei the Navy stent a few days here last wick, Lous Jackson of Camp Dix spent at eight-day furlough at his home, ‘A party of thirty Elmirans motored to Addison Thursday evening, August 22, and had an enjoyable time in honor of Mrs, Lucila Adams of Ihiladelpha, who was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Rohert Jones oi Adsdhson, o Mrs. Jesse 0. "Moore has. returned from a visit mm Syracuse, The Monumental Bapnst Church Sun- day school picnic was held. Thursday August.22. at Eldridge Park and was well attended. Pyne Men af Zion held their regular anmversary sermon Sunday. afterngon a, cele at Douglass Memoria Chiral : | Mrs Mand Mackshear of Wilkes: Barre, Va, s the guest of her daugh: | RTRAIGHTRY TOrR fare Oye 3 RA Say Dot rwith hot tropa. Mut do it with iNiok-ou nore, the greatest hate straight tutog preparndion on earth Rink-aw more Silt seteaiphtoa the inklest Mint af hate Tito abut ft—apreimention that alt you nye to dete tolabtdy Ht onthe hele ao with elite ‘combing. the. bate beewmer Menishts not to stay for one day cor ane ween, Lot to Inst trom ala fe eine muothn, Water wr vothing elec will make Wt kiok yale, alee He on been “stright. Rioe-nosmere In a wonder markers So marvelous dove it do ite work thet ene fap hardly believe thele wwo ryra, Tt works Tike tagie, and te nnique tecnnee thote ie ot another preperation '6 "thr world’ ike Te Potter avrewant of Sit forming: head De baie. tbat Rink-po-mure wily “nwt tralghceD, NURIDRenO More Wk a veRetALIe cooponine ; it We perfectly harroless ‘and sit! not injure the sealp OF hale, Mot will atop it. trom falling. Oot! ponltively removes clendeng promates 2. loxariant growth of “healthy Rairracd keeps it soft and tomy, emi bet Rink-no-more ts sold onvier s’ guatanter fo do,all that in claimed far it or money Fetanded,. Twill end. to aozmne, on rhe econ oto) oF reemay alee tna of Ki oamere, caough to straightea trom one ts Fue heeds of halt. When ordering cent Teetaterea letter, poatal money order or ‘tapress money order. Liberal laducements offered to agents, | Write today for special ferme, “Enclose 3 cent stamp for Feply, Kecats wovted everywhere, ‘Addrese Prof. LF. Belton, 107 Proe pect Ave. Asbury Park, Nod” “——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 inci- dent ina 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 let- ter which 1.was writing said: ‘Where did you attend school?’ I told him, “Tuskegee,’ he said; ‘well, don’t drill tomorrow, come to the office’ * * * I Jooked, and among the papers found a warrant which summoned me to the rank of a non- commissioned 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, Ang, 24-2t. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, ter, Mrs, Helen Cameron of Dickinson street. Mr. and Mrs, Grafton Dorsey, 71 Dickinson stréet, leit Monday for a tr to New York, Philadelplia and’Adant. City. Mr and Mrs, Rdward Vance motored to Wyalusing, 'ba., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.” Richard Henry of Rochester spent Saturday here, the uuests of Mr. and Mrs, Edward Vance The Rev. LL. -Woods, pastor ol Douglass Memorial AM. E. Zion Church, left Monday evening for a short trp to Philadelphia, Atlantic City, New York, Camp Dix and Camp Upton. Mrs. Julia, Thompson of, Springlietd Mass., i visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Wililams, 309 Baldwin street. ; Mr. and«Mrs. George Williams and mother, Mrs. Julia Thompson, motored to Watkins Sunday. SYRACUSE. N. Y. Syracuse, S Y—A new Airiean Methodist, Episcopal’ Church war ore gamrol Sunday hy the Kes BE. Wright at services held sn the vacant pictere theatte. IAS Bust Fagette sect. He preached at Hoa am, ail 3 pa. ‘The afternnnn congrewacinns coasted afgwa men anda wera Hart forget the shires al te ke given at Prof, Snell's new dancmg acaleny, Stauth Sakina street, Westie: day evemmng, September 1 | Lianing’s orchestra Tickets, 31 conte, Clande Cock ef “Ithaca “and Miss Reatrice Conk af Union Pout, Ga, winted ther uncle, “George Cook, 7 North street, JUL Collen ts sieving his vacation i) New York aph Rew Haven. Mrs. R. HL Phil ei SOS City is visiong her daughter, Mrs. Nel: he Frank, 723 East Favette street Mrs James Starks and san James of Colum: bus, O., are visiting hier mother, Mrs Fanme Buros, 012 Almond street. Miss Leha Adams of Ithaca, N_ Y., 1s the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs, William Seats, 240 Renwick ave- nue Mrs ME, Wilson of Syracuse and danghtes, Mrs, Williams of Ch cage visited Rochester, Scottsville, Wetan and Munford. Miss Helen But: ler, 1017 Almond. sirect, Jeft’ Monday for Fri, Pa. to be the guest of the Mount family Mass hdith Johnsen, 618 Kast) Washingtan street, leit) Monday for Buflale where she will he the ahest af Mise Zephyr Anderson, Nel- son Green kas taken up his resdence on Cedar ere The follwing boys were wane frase © cng, Upton ota short firs ‘ouch Dems Sunth George ones, Baise Doorn Guar “irae Genres Decay Gramtie Mees Alba More: Mar Dard Bred Sobers “ Viet: Seath of Abewewd areet felt syrdas for Pabenore ea delegate de the Piss coaventtec The fullewtne ate fended she Mivate poor hed! Matte das a Bebtes treed On: Herter. Belen Binther We oma dates | Mherta Barat Ms Mien, Gertrate Set Washer eek Measitis Chrselin Arthar Bese debe Brewin Letos Wathaars, Besos Witeon, the ex W Boeailiar. aed tata Atdereet. Ae enjeved the yfeasant moeter tne Corporat Ghent Stokes. son eof Mr amd Mirco dale Stokes eof 10) Alinend strat, Mas arrived safely overseas Reewell \ Frank, Company C, 310th Tabor Patties bay wetter: his mither Mire Nelle Frank ef has safe Arrival vere He ie paw compeatty clerk He was 28 Seve ol Amgust 3 and ene Isted a the cats, Private Walter 1 Petersom Conpany B, Meth Infantry, awn ariel safely coverseas, according: to mfernattien recenen by his mother, Mrs Lestiee \therton, Mrs. Peatrive Tavard Who +. paseessed of a fine con tralto. sore, ring. “Asleey in the Deen’ at the Rethany Baptist Church, Mise Overton spoke at the meen of the No ALA COP, Phone “er leave all news items at Mise Theima —‘Tippins’. (07 Orange street, et Call Warren 9972-W. ROCHESTER. N. Y. 1 Keaarestex, N. Yi—Miss Bertha Ate sc of Rushford) was a week-end visitor Gf her. sister and brother, Miss Ethglyn and Grover Atwell, at the resi- dence of their cousin, “Mrs. Edna Hutehin, The Rey. ED. W. Jones, pasion uf ALM. E Zion Church, has returned from “his vacation, having sisted Ashville, No Cy *Sabshury, Ficshurgh, Pa. Washinston, DG, At keane City and New York City, he Dunbar Red Cross and Katting Society has a menbershyp of seventy arid they are sou to have canteet workers ‘They are turning out from 12 qo 18 pairs of sheets, pillow cases, kit Kags and bandages at their regular meetings cach Monday ‘The officers are. Mrs, Harriet Williams, president, Mrs, Kache! Van Buren, vice-president Mrs. ED. W. Jones, secretary; Mrs Harriet Hart, “treasuter, Mrs. B,J. Hawkis, chairman of the knitting de- yartnent, Miss Jeatons, saperintendent Ne ag Me: depaRUneN . PPL. Hawkins Feit Monday foie, tne Feacatias san wat] veut) Detiuat, Cleve: Hand ated Ralale Mes W." Henry Green cateraned at diaice bist Wei ses cagiitis in Poror of Mass Blora Burke ei Mesiapn Mrs, ertha Megs ni Uauerhart sect hits: returned aiter cvtay tattle Creek and: Detroit Meh Me) Fleming sf Battle Creek as Sisitnig Tis coasans, Mes Muss” and Mrs uml: Mes, [arnet Wilhams is attend: the Elks! convention in Bal more as delygate ism Eldorato Tem Jle No, 320” Mesers, Nathan” Hayes [Alien Khone, W. Durham and Charles Struthers entertained guests im honor et Mass Lydia Jones uf Okolona, Mass, at the home of Mr. Rhone, 5 Charlotte street, August 22° After music and kamgs refreshments were served. Miss Jones left Munday ior her home, |” “Prof and Mrs Van Buren, with theis daughters, Vigls and Hazel, are visiting m New York City and at Camp Upton, where ther son Charles Van Buren, Jr. 3s stationed as mail clerk Mr. and Mes A, Tillwan of Augusta, Ga, Zire Anstting her brother, Alexaniter (Vill Runs, 12) CaledamaeAyenue, Mrs. Gar- neon Freeman of Trappe. Md. and daughter, Mts JM Blackston of Bal- timore, were dhe xuests of her son and daughter, GW) Erceman and Mrs. A WW. Johnsen Gardner Jackson of Camy Uptin was the guest of Meo and Mrs JG Lee, The Allegro Clute held therr jucnie at Marston Beach last "Thursday Frery une present caged the athe Large corgreeatets were out at Zien Cinitch last Sanday te ayeteume thetr fas the key 11, Wo tunes: back hone from Irs vacation fle preaches Fionrtnste aid ects “Tae person soine! Hee thazuie Colleetiett was $0 AES 1B Rewser of Pittsburgh has loon vasttine her sister, Mrs, James Walker aan Mrs V8) Watson” Mrs Faire: Watker ed Scottyille entertained oa fe cerse sini ia honor of her aster, Mes sRawaue, Mrs Salvin Cgrnere My Me aie Wire Wiarsen Wat WESTFIELD, N. i. Mostar XS Pe Dr and Mis ew OF THE OLD ISTH NOW THE 369TH INFANTRY Privates HENRY JOHNSON and NEEDHAM ROBERTS Also a large assortment ‘of Negré Troops. Use Host Cards of your own boys when writing to your friends. $1.50 tc $2.25 per Hundred. Send, 15¢ for Sample. “ 7 Address, ; | FLASH POST CARD CO. 247 W. 46th St., New York GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: | Atlanta, Ga. Be For PREPAREONESS for CHRISTIAN, SERVICE a4 MINISTERS: A SIQNARIES and SOCIAL WORKERS, GAMMON. THEOLOGICAU-SEMIMA! Stiere a healthy location: Well-trained vand. Experienced. Sacotys aphemmias Buildings: the beat at training. dt moderate costa: ese Opening Day. Wedneeday, September £5,181" For Information andeatar a log, 2aurers President PHILI® MM. WATTERS, Dy O. AUantay Gar Sayer The War Department urges all Graduates of High Schools ands ‘Academies to eee ENLIST AND GO TO COLLEGE) LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PENNSYLVANIA offers full Courses in Arts, Sciences and, Theology. “u3et) The Students’ Army Training Corps provides opportunity for ‘probed able completion of College Course and at the same time for preparatiest: to meet the needs of the Army for highly trained men as Officers.) All Departments open Tuesday, September 17, 1918. °°. “273 Address, Rev. J. B. RENDALL, D.D., President, aes Lincoln University, P. O., Pennsylvania: LINCOLN.INSTITUTE a IBEPERSON CITY, MISSOURI - ae Offers for the year 1918-1919 a College Preparatory’Course, a two rene Teacher Trainiiys Course, a College Course leading to the degree of B.S: a Course m Vocational Home Economics, and Conrses in, Ageicultdee: and in Mechanical Arts oe 3 CLEMENT RICHARDSON, Presidentiy - §T. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL : ae RALEIGH, XC S328 Founded 1807 Under the Eprscopal Church College, Normal -Ac&y demies and Indssteal Departments Truning School for Nurses. 3A splendid oppartumty for students of every Ketgious Denominathon xargs For cetalog and further information, address Ae | THE RIV. EDGAR TH GOOLD, Raleigh, Ne CSRS : EY THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGEA, + WHAT COLLEGE SHALL I ATTEND THIS SgSSIONT >< SERA You should) attend the A; and 7. College. Its Twenty-ffth Annual: Seer sion Sennett N S18, “vou'will have the advantage of three steam @eed ser eee oe eeet utah Meehanleal and. Acagemic: pis Ao Mew ‘department for Teacher-training. In Vocational Agriculture’ sald also be avallavte, * * ~ Unsurpassed opportunities for Military Training and advancement. «23 For ‘catalogue and further Information, welte, today, to has . PRESIDENT DUDLRY, . nee A. & T, Collexe, Greensboro, 8. € Beer <i _ ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING .~4384 AND DRESSMAKING . chr | New French System taught where pupils can cut alli latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to: who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence Casitve ‘aaa pleted in three weeks, Open all yéar rourid. Ss, @ MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Principal + eke 3914 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N.C. ° anh Formerly of Brooklyn, N, Y. 3 ae eee Richmond, where Dr. Brock will ate tend the Medical Convention, On their way_back they will_stip_at_Harrishurg and Philadelphia 16 visit friends and cclatives, The Welfare League meeting was held last ‘Thursday evening ‘at the St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion _ Chureh, Downer street, with Dr, I. F. Brock, president; Miss Maize Brown, secre: tary, Mrs. Mary Vag Lue and. Mr, Stevens of North Amboy were visitors in Westfield Sunday.” Mr. and Mrs, james K. Dang bad as their guest their other and fainily, Mr, and Mrs, Chas. W. Mulford, Miss Frances Mulford and Miss Mildred Pinkart, of Bayonne on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs.°Carl Robinson are the proud parents of Wilham. Fal- ward, born last’ ‘Thursday, Frank Houstin of New York City is spending a few weeks with Ins father, Charles Houstin of Plainfield avenue. | Mrs, N. pEaefige: and Mrs. J. Hardnett are back after’ spending a month with relatives im the South, Daniel Johnson, Alton Walker, Samiiel Kobinson and’ Henry Gaines ‘left Friday morning for Camp Dix, + Mrs. Angeline Craft left Tuesday to spend a month with her mother. Sfiss ALL. Crowley, and Miss Bessie Me- Cawley have returned from a five days’ trip to Lambertsville. Camp Dix and lrenton, accompamed by Mrs. EE. Smih, who will spend a few weeks with hee aunt, The Kev. and Mfrs, G. W, Hamelette are the proud parents of 3 som, born Jast: Friday. Mrs. William Phillips. Mrs. Preston Koss, William Phillips, William Jenkins and) Stanley Harris spent Saturday at Perth Amboy motorboating aml fishing, Mire GR Robinson of Jerusalem Read has re. turned heme after spending four weeks visiting Petersburg, Kachmond and Seven Pines, Va Mir and Mrs, James S. Jones of Downer street ene tertane! Mass Gennetta Ho Jacksen and Mrs. Sadie Waengten of Orange and ther xnest, Mis hatse Bonner af Chicake, Sunday: On last Thursdey the Sto John’s Bap: tet Sunday School ai Jersesland lark and the Bethel Baptist’ Sunday School wf Westtield had an ante bug ride. to Wayside Park, whch was auch ene joyel by the children, Services at the St John’s Rapte: Church were well attended Sunday, the paster, the Rev GW. Hamlette, ited the pulpit morn img and cvemmg, Services at the Hethel Bats: Chireh were Well ate fowl Sunday The Revs Mr. Men called the peli: am the morning In the evening the yeung people gave a sacred cancert. Charles Wo Brown, master of ceremonies Services at the St Luke's ALM. E ‘ZiogsChureh were well attended Sumday ‘The Kev, J. U1 Lewis, pastor, preached two instructive sermons, Collection for the day $25, On Thursday afternoon, August 29,-the ehikéren of St. Luke's A.M. E, Zion Sunday School bad a lawn party on the church lawn, Mrs. Esa Adams, Super. intendent On Labar Dav there will be atand concert an} dvwer at the St Fake's YOM OP Yee Charehy a > eee eee PERTH AMBOY,;*ig Pear Aupoy, N. J—Teej8 Carter preached’ an ipterestiqgg at, the Second Baptist, Chateie evening. ae ‘There will be a debate hea Second Baptist Church Tae sare September 3, by Mrs. Oliver. aaaal Mr. Moore ‘and Mrs, Spares] will be: "Which Is Better. ‘a the Girl or Boy?” “ai Mrfand Mrs. Howard: Al Kenilworth, after visting anil poleon, in Camp Dik Sunday, 2am few hours here, with relativessnyex arte Pai KR & Ladies ‘Coa a Mrs, William Jackson's ~last?2iiieg evening, ee SST a JERSEY CITY NAYS JERSEY CITY, WN. J.—-firs. MOPy ee son, 342 Grand street, will spe vacation visiting friends in Portia Va. Mrs, Susie Shaw, 11 ae a nae, will enteftain the Wilting Wertiag Club of the “thiektold Afton evening, August JO. Mrs, 1ée ici bins, 58 Jewett avenue, left Seay Tor Wilmington, Del, Chester Pea Camden, N. J. * oR ‘The. ‘Thirkield Mission|~; co¢mapey Clinton and Jackson avenues “wild Drate its ‘first anniversary and Sig some noted speakers Septembes1i Rev Jackson of Yonkers wil jewel Hopom., Dr. R, C. Waters Sez Church, Orange, will preach and: iain ister the Communion at 3° pags service at. 8 p m.: Trustees, SJ aaa ard. Dr. W. HH. Beck, W, HRS ee 1, Jones; G Skank. J. Kelso aaa aul Janct Cole, 23 Jewett avenging xonz to. spend two weeks. es camun, Mrs, Walter Quinn, 132i avenue, Maintield, * SE ‘The ‘Twentieth Century “FFs Chub gave an enjoyable and. se00uiam” block party on Union street; Fee ceeds are to he used for the beselley our soldiers at Camp Dix. Mies Eelena Saunders is president eGR Mr and Mrs> A. 3. Gabbiaretage ing their vacation with Mrs, Galera cits in New Bedford, MagstOqyg] Williams? 262 Van Horn ‘street ala turned from a visit to, Bingharsgheagh Whitnes’s Point, N. Y..C Big iia and James Patton came up-front Dix “to spend Sunday. with. ;reliago Dr. EE Gteen, a prominent UPeadi terian and physician "of | Macaaiieta sisted Mr. and Mrs, J. W..Browias Uattay steect this wee fas Markimn oes ‘to North Carotid week ty remain during the water George Burke of 21 Cérben‘avems who has heen a clerk in the Newsiieg post aftiee several years: fn stories dovtn an elevator ta day. but fortunately, was: net-seriete anjureds ey Miss Miles, who has, been;Jwagiail Mrs. W. T. Williams, "2156; Vag street, left for Virginia Tues@ege Zea WEDO...— = ae Job Printing: A. WALTON, and Dramatic Editor W. JOHNSON. Contributing Editor T. MOORE.... Advertising Manager browse all letters and make all checks and buyer orders payable to THE NEW YORK ```markdown ``` In view of the efforts being made to create dissension in the state of the Republicans of New York State, we would recommend that all the voters of the race qualified to take part in the, primaries to be held next week vote for the nomination of the regular secret headed by Governor Whitton and Lieutenant Governor Schoeck. NEW MEANING FOR AN OLD TERM: Irwin S. Cobb is a Southern writer of humorous stories dedicating Negro character from the Southern white man's standpoint. It is therefore interesting to observe the effect that his recent encounter with Negro troops in France has had upon his opinion of the race, especially as he admits that he is a Southerner, with all of the Southerner's inherited and acquired prejudices touching on the race question." In a recent number of the Saturday Evening Post Mr. Cobb describes how in his progress toward the French front he heard that black soldiers were on theobb and started in quest of them. The first detachment he found quartered in a village that had been shot to bits in the great offensive of 1914, then partially rebuilt and later abandoned after the great offensive of 1918 started. It was a draft regiment from Georgia and South Carolina, with a sprinkling from Florida, commanded by a West Pointer, who, as Mr. Cobb says, "was inordinately proud of them." But, let us hear Mr. Cobb's impressions: Here, as any one who looked might see, were soldiers who bore themselves as smartly, who were as happy at the salute and as sharp set at the drill as any of their lighter skinned fellow Americans in service anywhere, But this was not the regiment that Mr. Cobb had set out to discover. That was a volunteer regiment from the North, two members of which had just been honored by the French Government with the War Cross and a special citation before the whole French Army. It was found in the active war zone, the means of transit being a small flat car, drawn by a mule and steered by an ex-apartment-house doorman from San Juan Hill, who greeted his passengers with the announcement "All abo'd fur the Fifty-nin't Street crossstown line." The effect of Mr. Cobb's observations of these soldiers is best cold in his own words: The Negro troopers we encountered now, here in the copses, sometimes singly or oftener at squads and details, were disimilar physically as well as in certain temperamental respects to their fellows of the draft regiment we had seen a little while before. They were apt to be, unmanual or to have lightened complexions instead of clear black, they were sophisticated and townwise in their bearing; their idioms differed from those others, and their accents too; for almost without exception they were city dwellers and many of them had been born North, whereas the Negroes from Dixie were rural products out of the heart of the Fritter South. But for all of them might be said these things: They were soldiers who wore the uniforms with a smarted pride; who were jaunty and alert and prompt in their movements; and who expressed, as some did vocally in my hearing, and all did by their attitude, a sincere and heartfelt inclination to get a whack at the foe with the shortest possible delay. I am of the opinion personally—and I make the assertion with all the better grace. I think, seeing that I am a Southerner with all of the Southerner's inherited and acquired prejudices touching on the race question—that as a result of what our black soldiers are going to do in this war, a word that has been uttered billions of times in our country, sometimes in derision, sometimes in hate, sometimes in all kindness—but which I am sure never fell on black ears but if left behind a sting for the heart—is going to have a new meaning for all of us, South and North too, and that hereafter n-i-g-e-g-e-r will merely be another way of spelling the word American. This is a great admission for a white Southerner to make—that "n-i-g-g-e-r will have a different meaning when this war ends"—with all that this admission implies. If a sufficient number of Mr. Cobb's countrymen can be converted to his way of thinking, it will prove that the black soldiers while fighting for democracy abroad are also winning the struggle, for democracy at home. ACROSS THE HUDSON. It seems peculiarly appropriate that the National Negro Business League should have held its annual meeting in the State of New Jersey this year, as that territory is the ground of remarkable race development along material and industrial lines. This is especially marked in the Northern section centering in Newark and embracing the surrounding towns. In various communities there has been a perceptible addition of population, a widening of industrial opportunities and an increase in the acquisition of property. The professional men of the race, including physicians and dentists, are developing a wider clientele, the real estate men are handling a larger number of suburban properties and the number of home owners is multiplying. Prosperity is indicated by the number of motor cars conveying members of the race on pleasure and business, and even the beautifying parlors and hair culturists are to be found in the remotest districts. Progress and enterprise are manifest across the Hudson. WOMEN IN WAR WORK. In a communication received by The Age attention is directed anew to the work that the women of the land are doing to aid in waging the war for democracy, and as the writer adds, "to aid in bringing about the cessation of this world-wide conflict." The communication truthfully says: It is the faithful women who have joined the ranks of the volunteer armies and are working at home to keep up the standards of the Y. W. C. A, the Social Settlements, and the various organizations existing for the betterment of communities; it is the 'cheerful-hearted women who have radiated sunshine from the various hostess houses to the boys at camp; it is the brave, daring women who have sacrificed their American home-life to serve in the hospitals "over there"; it is the plucky women who are keeping the various lines of industry going over here while the men lay aside their occupations and don the Army uniform; and these activities are carried on by the women in the same conscientious, tactful spirit which has thus The latest phase of war work to enlist the energies of the women is the Federal Baby Saving Campaign. This movement has for its object the preservation of the health of the babies by "WORK OR FIGHT." The slogan "Work or Fight" has gone forth. It is a good slogan. It is a good slogan not only for wartime, but it should be modified in some way so as to apply to conditions after the war. Every man or woman who does not do sonic kind of useful work is a burden on the community, not only in time of war, but also in time of peace. There are far too many parasites in every community. If the world could get rid of its parasites, both its rich ones and its poor ones, the human race would be a good deal nearer that millennium of which it is always dreaming. But like most good things, the slogan "Work or Fight" is subject to abuse, and it is being abused. We get word that some Southern communities are using it as a club to enforce a new sort of peonage. We have received a letter from Wrightsville, Ga., enclosing an ordinance passed by that city which provides that all persons between the ages of sixteen and fifty must work "actively and assiduously" for fifty-or more hours each week. Sections 2 and 4 of this ordinance read as follows: Sec. 2. Be it further orgained by the authority aforesaid, that it shall be unlawful for any person who is an employee from the ages of sixteen to fifty inclusive, to reside or be upon the streets of the City of Wrightsville, Georgia, for any period of time, unless said person can produce the following certificate from his employer: CITY, OF WRIGHTSVILLE, GA., JOHNSON COUNTY. I hereby certify that.....and has been since about.....employee labors actively and assidu in the following manner...... Date.....191. Signed. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained any violation of this ordinance it is Wrightsville or prosecution to sh engaged in some useful labor, or he this ordinance, but the burden or been engaged in some useful empl this ordinance shall be upon the o benefit thereof. Our correspondent tells us forced strictly against colored against colored housewives who anybody, but whose business has their homes. It would not need ville to see that this ordinance w people. The exodus and the way to a shortage of labor in many So people in these communities are of Wrightsville, Ga., has taken given it a use and, meaning which when it put it out. Such an ordinance as the one place like Wrightsville to bring so far as colored people are cone for staying out of jail a colored be passing through Wrightsville a of days. He would certainly be stable and asked for his employm produce one, he would be dealt t can also imagine how many white through Wrightsville will be acc We are glad to say that this by the National Association for the and will be brought to the attent Since writing the above, we in one of the New York evening Chicago, Aug. 27.—The Administration of labor was outlined before the Louis F. Post, Assistant Secretary "The time may come," he said workers in mines, forests and fact these men shall not be conscripted places where they shall work. The conscription of men to work for scripted man must work for Uncle. The ordinance passed by the lar rules and laws being enforced colored people—for we are sure the white people—are nothing short of profit of other men." We do not laws will stand if tested in the co certify that... is since about... 191. actively and assiduously fifty or more by being manner... 191. Signed. He it further ordained by the authority affe- cited of this ordinance it shall not be necessary for prosecution to show that said person some useful labor, or has violated any of the law, but the burden of establishing that said person in some useful employment and has not shall be upon the defense and the person respondent tells us that this ordinance is against colored people; that it is bad housewives who have never had to whose business has always been the law. It would not need the word of anybody that this ordinance was framed exclusive of labor in many Southern communities; the communities are pretty mad about it, Ga., has taken the slogan "Work and meaning which the Government is out. Ordinance as the one above can and will Wrightsville to bring about a state of abused people are concerned. Imagine how of jail a colored man would have wished Wrightsville and seen on the street would certainly be accosted by some man needed for his employment card, and on no one would be dealt with "according to one how many white housewives or white Wrightsville will be accosted and asked for to say that this matter is now being the above, we have read the follo- New York evening papers: Aug. 27.—The Administration's attitude to was outlined before the Association of Com- Assistant Secretary of Labor. may comie," he said, "when we will haveings, forests and factories, but in the name will not be conscripted until we have first they shall work. This democracy will not of men to work for the profit of other men must work for Uncle Sam and no one elseance passed by the city of Wrightsville laws being enforced by Southern comm- for we are sure they are not being eare nothing short of "the conscription of men." We do not believe that these and if tested in the courts. I hereby certify that.....is in my employ, and has been since about.....191.....and that said employee labors actively and assiduously fifty or more hours per week in the following manner...... Date.....191.. Signed. Sec. 4. Be it further ordained by the authority aforesaid, that in any violation of this ordinance it shall not be necessary for the City of Wrightsville or prosecution to show that said person has not been engaged in some useful labor, or has violated any of the provisions of this ordinance, but the burden of establishing that said person has been engaged in some useful employment and has not violated any of this ordinance shall be upon the defense and the person claiming the benefit thereof. Our correspondent tells us that this ordinance is being enforced strictly against colored people; that it is being enforced against colored housewives who have never had to work out for anybody, but whose business has always been the taking care of their homes. It would not need the word of anybody in Wrightsville to see that this ordinance was framed exclusively for colored people. The exodus and the war and many other causes have led to a shortage of labor in many Southern communities, and the white people in these communities are pretty mad about it. So the town of Wrightsville, Ga., has taken the slogan "Work or Fight" and given it a use and, meaning which the Government never intended when it put it out. Such an ordinance as the one above can and will be used in a place like Wrightsville to bring about a state of absolute peonage, so far as colored people are concerned. Imagine how much chance for staying out of jail a colored man would have who happened to be passing through Wrightsville and seen on the streets for a couple of days. He would certainly be accosted by some red-necked constable and asked for his employment card, and on not being able to produce one, he would be dealt with "according to the law." We can also imagine how many white housewives or white men passing through Wrightsville will be accosted and asked for their cards. We are glad to say that this matter is now being investigated by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and will be brought to the attention of the proper authorities. Since writing the above, we have read the following despatches in one of the New York evening papers: Chicago, Aug. 27.—The Administration's attitude toward conscription of labor was outlined before the Association of Commerce here by Louis F. Post, Assistant Secretary of Labor. "The time may come," he said, "when we will have to conscript workers in mines, forests and factories, but in the name of democracy these men shall not be conscripted until we have first conscripted the places where they shall work. This democracy will not stand for the conscription of men to work for the profit of other men. The conscripted man must work for Uncle Sam and no one else." The ordinance passed by the city of Wrightsville and all similar rules and laws being enforced by Southern communities against colored people—for we are sure they are not being enforced against white people—are nothing short of "the conscription of labor for the profit of other men." We do not believe that these ordinances and laws will stand if tested in the courts. THE TREASON OF PREJUDICE. A correspondent writing to the Miss Julia D. Noonan of the Work placement Bureau holds that it will place colored women in factories the white employees would walk We wish again to call attentive kind is nothing less than a form physical examination and conferences with the mothers at certain examining centres. pondent writing to the New York Globe. Noonan of the Woman's Division of the caul holds that it would cause a series of women in factories and munition build employees would walk out and refuse to again to call attention to the fact that people less than a form of treason. The ination and confer- mothers at certain tres. ties incident to the in which the nation A correspondent writing to the New York Globe complains that Miss Julia D. Noonan of the Woman's Division of the Federal Employment: Bureau holds that it would cause a serious problem to place colored women in factories and munition buildings for fear the white employees would walk out and refuse to work. We wish again to call attention to the fact that prejudice of this kind is nothing less than a form of treason. The Government is Such work is greatly needed in large cities like New York, and in addition to aiding the physicians at the examining centres many of the women volunteers visit the tenements to induce the mothers to avail themselves of the free medical attention provided for the children. This is truly a war measure, as it is doubly necessary to preserve the lives and health of the coming generation, to repair the casual- The New York Globe complains that man's Division of the Federal Em would cause a serious problem to and munition buildings for fear out and refuse to work. on to the fact that prejudice of this of treason. The Government is tics incident to the great conflict in which the nation has engaged. The War Savings Stamp drive among Negroes will begin Tuesday throughout the city and continue for nine days. Every man, woman and child should do their part in, helping to win the war. Encourage our boys "over there" by buying War Savings Stamps and continue to buy. When you buy stamps you are saving your money. The committee will be in every church on every corner to sell you War Savings Stamps. The headquarters is at the National Urban League, 2311 7th avenue. in need of workers to carry out the great war program; yet able-bodied and skilled workers are being refused, because somebody is afraid that some of the white workers will object to the presence of colored workers. Of course, the problem could be very easily met. The Government could declare it to be treasonable for any one engaged on Government work to strike. Even when a private employer lets it be known that he will employ colored help, and anybody who wants to quit on that account, may quit, there is never any general walk out. If the Government let it be known that it would stand for no such foolishness, there would be none. The Globe correspondent quotes Miss Noonan as saying she wishes that colored women could only change their color, as there is great need of their services. What Miss Noonan needs to do is to change her idea of what patriotic duty calls for at the present time. Something of this same thing is going on in Washington. The Government is in great need of and is constantly advertising for women who are expert typists, stenographers, and clerks. Colored women of ability and education take the examination and qualify but when they are notified to fill a position, and it is found out they are colored, it is suddenly discovered that a mistake has been made; that there is no vacancy, or that it has already been filled. This has been the experience of dozens of colored women who were well qualified to serve the Government. We repeat this sort of race prejudice is at this time a form of treason. IRVIN COBB ON THE NEGRO SOLDIERS. Irvin S. Cobb, a well known writer, has a long article in the current number of The Saturday Evening Post on the Negro soldiers at the front. Such an article in The Saturday Evening Post has added importance on account of the tremendous circulation of that magazine, a circulation of more than a million. Of course, in this large number of readers there are hundreds of thousands who are not particularly interested in the Negro, and who would not trouble themselves to look up anything written about him. However, The Saturday Evening Post puts it directly under their eyes, and they cannot help but read. It is safe to say that between four and five million people will read Cobb's article. Now about the article itself. There are things in it which many colored people will object to, or at least feel were unnecessary in writing an article about men who are conducting themselves so bravely at the front. Mr. Cobb works in the traditional mule and the old graveyard joke and the worn out reference to the watermelon. He also makes frequent use of the traditional so called Negro dialect. We know, of course, that Mr. Cobb was writing a magazine story and not a defense of the Negro; that he wanted to make his story as readable and entertaining as possible, so he worked in as much color and background as he could. But even Mr. Cobb must feel that the color and background which he used is old and hackneyed. It is the stuff that most writers who have written stories about the Negro have used for a half century or more. These black boys, but a generation or two removed from slavery, and not yet having full democracy for themselves, yet fighting in France for the democracy of the world, must have a distinct background but it certainly is not the background of the watermelon and the 'possum and the rest of the worn out "literary color" of Negro stories. Mr. Cobb could see the black boys but he did not have the genius to discern their new background, so he placed them in the old setting with which he was familiar, the rural districts of Georgia. Some writer will come, perhaps he will be a colored writer, who will see the new background behind these sons of American slaves now fighting for the freedom of European peoples. Mr. Cobb missed it; and missing it, his story would have been better if he had left out "color" and "background" entirely. Yet, it is only in justice to Mr. Cobb to say that there is no spirit of meanness in his article; indeed, in spite of the faults we have mentioned, it is written in a spirit of sympathy. He writes that he visited two colored regiments, one a regiment recruited from the far South and the other a Northern regiment, evidently the Fifteenth of New York, for he mentions Johnson and Roberts. He mentions particularly that it was a Negro, Johnson, who was the first private of the American Expeditionary Forces to get the French Gold Palm along with the Croix de Guerre. In commenting on Johnson's deed he says, "If ever proof were needed, which it is not, that the color of a man's skin has nothing to do with the color of his soul these twain then and there offered it in abundance." It is also only fair to say that Mr. Cobb confines his Georgia "local color" to the regiment from the far South; when he writes of the Fifteenth of New York, he writes in a different vein. There are many things in the article worth reading and worth the wide circulation which the article will get. There are one or two touching spots in the interview with the colonel of the second regiment visited, evidently Colonel Hayward. Several of the paragraphs we should like to quote, but we have not the space. In the closing paragraph of his article he brings in this thought: Coming away—and we came reluctantly—we skirted the edge of the billeting area where the regiment of Southern negroes was quartered, and again we heard them singing. But this time they sang no plaintive meeting-house air. They sang a ringing, triumphant, Glory-Glory-Hallelujah song. For—so we learned—to them the word had come that they were about to move up and perhaps come to grips with the "Bush-Germans." Yes, most assuredly n-i-g-g-e-r is going to have a different meaning when this war ends. It might be surmised from these quotations that Mr. Cobb himself has been a user of the term "nigger." The surmise is correct. Anyone who has read some of the things which he has written regarding the race will see by this article that the war has wrought many great changes, even in Irvin S. Cobb. FOR RED CROSS RECOGNITION. To the Edito rof THE NEW YORK AGE Your stand for our nurses for Red Cross recognition is brave. We are talking it loudly in Connecticut, trying to arouse public sentiments. The AGE has been our only weapon. We have a unit of the Circle for Negro War Relief here and it, up until now, has been so difficult to convince white people that any war organization other than the Red Cross should be allowed to live. Please find enclosed "subscription for THE AGE for coming year. MARY TOWNSEND SEYMOUR THE AGE IN CHINA. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: You will find inclosed three dollars for one year's subscription. I have been away from home for five years and I am anxious to hear what is going on among our people. I am in Shanghai all alone, as far as race is concerned, but I am not discriminated against by any means. This is a very cosmopolitan city and also patriotic. FRANK AUGUSTIN. WASHINGTON, D. C.—The National Race Congress of America has issued a call for all societies of colored people in the United States to send delegates to the next Congress, October 1, 2 and 3, 1918, at the Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, D street, between Second and Third streets, S. W. Washington, D. C., the Rev. H. J. Callis, pastor. The Executive Committee is making a drive for ten thousand colored organizations to federate against lynching and mob-violence. United we stand, but divided, our brothers, wives and children are and may be victims of mob-violence. All phases of the race interest will be discussed by men who have made a special study of the same. Churches, lodges, educational institutions, leagues and organizations of all kind among our people are urged to send their registration as a unit to the sending office as a 1918. The registration fee is $2 to be sent with names and officers of organization to the Headquarters, 903 Third Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. The entitles the organization to one delegate in the Congress. Arrangements for entertainment while in Washington should be made through the Rev. Callis, 619 M street, N. W. Every community in the United States should be represented this year if you value the safety of your lives and property. Now is the time to act. For further information write the headquarters. (Signed) W. H. Jernagin, President; Bishop I. N. Ross, Vice-President; Wm. Alexander, Recording Secretary; J. H. Randolph, Assistant Recording Secretary; A. P. Grisman, Correspondent Secretary; W. A. Taylor, Treasurer; E. P. Cheek, National Chaplain; Robert L. Vann, National Organizer; J. L. Nickerson, Sergeant-at-Amphitheater; G. Jordan, National Lecturer; I. J. Callis, Chairman Executive Committee; J. S. L. Holloman, Secretary Executive Committee; L. Melendez King, Chairman Judiciary Committee; John R Hawkins, Chairman Legislative Committee; Chas. Stewart, National Reporter. FLORIDA BAPTISTS HOLD STATES CONVENTIONS St. Petersburg, Fla.-The Florida State Baptist Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Conventions closed, the most successful sessions in their history. The First Baptist Institutional Church, assisted by Bethel and New Hope, entertained the messengers free of charge. The largest delegation ever known gathered here and heartily enjoyed the hospitality of the Baptists. Friday night enthusiasm reached its highest point when the choir from Beulah Baptist Church, Tampa, and the choir from the First Baptist Institutional Church, St. Petersburg, entered the stage for a contest in singing. Each choir sang three selections. Mrs. Josephine Straughn, Professors George H. Mayes, Jr., A. C. Chooms and Mr. Townsend were the judges. Their decision allowed, the First Baptist Institutional Church choir to keep the glory at home, having scored 99 per cent, while Beulah choir, made 87 per cent. Dr. Grin stated that he was satisfied that the judges rendered a fair and impartial decision. The white citizens were so much pleased over the success of the choir that they have invited Dr. Van to entertain them in the city park, and also to sing in the Fifth Street M. E. Church North, the finest church edifice in the city. St. Petersburg has put Florida on the mute. While she entertained free of charge, $758.23 was the total collection, the largest sum that was ever raised. The convictions brought a great blessing to the church and town. And by the plans of Dr. Vann, the church was not left in debt, but came out about $40 ahead. Orlando will entertain next year. CONFERENCE OF WORKERS AMONG BOYS. the conference of Workers among Boys' begins Friday afternoon 2:30 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 204 W. 63rd street. The evening meeting will be held at the Carlton Branch Y. M. C. A., 405 Carlton avenue, Brooklyn. Among the speakers for these two meetings are Dr. Mason B. Pitman, Superintendent of the Colored Orphan Asylum; Dr. Lorne W. Barclay, Director of Education Boy Scouts of America; Judge S. D. Geverson for Children's Court, New York Co.; Dr. Ira S. Wile, of the Babies' Welfare Ass'n, of Board of Health, and others. One of the feature events of the conference will be a track meet for boys at 3:30 p. m., at the City College Stadium, 138th street and Amsterdam avenue. There will be a 40 yards dash, 40 yards dash, 70 yards dash, 100 yards dash, running broad jump, and one mile run. There will also be two special relay races. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to first, second and third in each event. Also a cup will be awarded to the club, organization or Sunday school scoring the highest number of points. The money for these prizes will be raised by subscription from the business men of New York. There will be special drilling by the St. Mark's Scout Troop. The following organizations have already entered, Carlton Branch Y. M. C. A., Lincoln House, Brooklyn; Lincoln Settlement, U. S. Boy Scouts of America, St. Marks Boy Scouts. The admission to the stadium will be free. The public is cordially invited. On Sunday, Sept. 1, at 4 p.m., a special meeting in the interest of Child Welfare will be held at the Mother Zion A. M. E. Church, 157 West 136th street. Among the speakers will be a Y. M. C. A. National Wr Work Council man, who has just returned from "over there," a representative of the Federation for Child Study an dpossibly Dr. R. R. Motion. The slogan of the conference is "Save a boy over here for every man lost over there." For program or information apply to B. T. Harvey, Jr. Chairman, 2303 Seventh avenue, New York City. Ee: — ; we cpibsdicducese vst ynaht scusutiiilh ~s — ee en oa ye wre worn Ne ee reer a cron ere mec ee CN Ce. Sen NN mMRN ame UC AG ae onan Aun ee ROT Sta a SOG Cee Om DENTON. Ni fe gon, N. J.—d*he Mens Day. pert cy. Pauls A. M. E. Zion were largely attended. The omer preached at the morn _ Ture Breemnes of Hackensack fires in the afternoon and xan ejontered by a number of sowes, pulus were rehdered by ehartson and. Johnson. At st og service the Order of Moses erin ual seemion, preached. by peer Childs, ‘The collections mt : ssi Stes. William Floyd, Miss We ant Koso, Mes, William Watson, anc amd. trs, T. B, James ft yp the party that atedmpanied T. uP Mom Tlackensack Sunday by frogtairer L'atterson of St. Deni, Has heen attending the Na: "Sesto Iinsiness League at At- Giy last. week, spent two days We 1b. Turner, 9 Bellevue a Njes. Fannie Johnson and Mrs. i philadelphia, were callers at ‘aut Mes. 1. B. Curner’s Sun- Avie, Tucker of 10i_ Passion street ghouls injured “Saturday by. @ tr striking his coal wagon, io. Vorgaret, Pattison has returned Philadelphia after spending sev- yecks wll lier daughter, Mrs. ‘Benjamin, George E Cole- zarent some. ime in New York City A reyest OF A. Woco, Mes, Phillip Kebis in New York visiting her ghter, Mrs. Katherine Johnson, who ming the summer there. Mrs, A, Gen Fast Ilanover street, is im- rg having been ill for a week. Meiher, Mrs. Pogue of Raleigh, is fer, Mrs. S. E. Collins, Spring fos returned home after visiting jin Upper Jersey and New York is Madeline A. Worthy of Tren- fed Muss Viola Whitfield of Ma- 2, attended the session of the ai'Negro Business League in At- ic City, While there they were the ee and als: Brawell: JARRISBURG. PA. dwmsevec, Pa-Rosa Anna Miller, imelve-vear-old daughter of Mr, and r. Forest Miller, Marion. street, died 4123, and was buried Monday from is ACM. E, Zion Church, ici Potter, Sr., George Churchill, is Togans and “Mrs. Lina Phillips ed the Baptist Association at jose, Va last yeck. = in, Charles James, 247 Adams Fe. Steclton, Pa., assisted by her init, Miss Ruth Moss, pleasantly eiuned at a 1 o'clock dinner last day Mrs. Lucy Early and daugh- Miss Lavizin Early, of Cleveland; f Briscoe of Washington, D. Ci Willie Hames and Miss Alice re of Harrishiirg, krs. Rosa Imes of Phialdelphia was guest o. Mrs Oscar Fields of Chris- street ‘Thursday. and Mrs. James Ross of Philadel- and Miss Helen Baltimore of Pitts- Fi motored to Baltimore to attend Elks’ convention, 2 ree Potter, Benjamin Randolph Richard Shaw, who left here Au- 3 for Cainp Custer, Battle Creek, are in the Officers’ Training at Camp Des Moines, Ia, es Elizabeth Potter and Mamie x are week-end guests of friends Washington, D. C. Rev. R! lL: Briss spending vation with relatives: in Shiloh, jTam Hill, who ‘was called here by ath of his mother, Mrs, Charles has returned to his home in 0. :Heazy Crowley and Miss Marcella were marricd Thursday by the {M1 Cooper and lett immediately ans © City, se Teil and Mesdames W. A. and ty Carrigan are attending Eis" com genom in Baltimore, fant Stes WW. H. Hooper, Mr. and Eucene Whiting and. Mrs. Mary stage spending’ their vacation in ese Can, is. John Franklin_of Balm street gandsor, Milton Franklin, are vis- slatives in Luray, Va. Hs. Nancy Washington of Browns t remains ill, * H Chacles Hill of Forster street, aa iiless of two weeks, died Fe 18, and-was buried Wednesday AB fehel Church. Dr. HH. Cooper, Fé by Lie, S.A. McNeil and the Keeruth Stoakes, officiated, She sed lw her husband, Charles H. fst sea, one daughter, a mother, ers, ene granddaughter and two HARTFORD, CONN. rte, Coxs.—Miss Bertha Mac Sant August Gay were united_in sit Suntay, August 18, Mrs. Gay ci Manivrd's most popular young } ales moamst of the Union Baptist Ps Schonl ‘Theo. J, Thomas of Dezo, Cal, now machinist’s: mate US's. Great. Northern, Spent ck-end with Myre and Mrs. A. at, 72 Russell Street and at- “loth services of Union’ Baptist The Rev. Ralph Smith to interesting sermons Sun- Erg the pastor's absence. -BUFFALO, N. ¥. mi, NX Y.—Kaymond Smith of 43 visiting Ins cousins, Mr. and Stale Moore, and his’ daughter i Mt. and Mrs. James A. Scott, san avenue. Mfr. Smith intends Buffa's his future home, 28%, chairman of Drafe Board tana, the following to Camp ie titas night: Armond Tur- sithus Lee, HL, Talmon Riddle, pean, and Robert’ McFadden Bara Fas, a foeiiene Wyatt of Philadel pe cust of Mr, and Mrs. Terry nina, Fe Eitare. Seivester of Co. C. ld Artillery’ recently stationed 2 Dix is naw in’ France and it clrering Jetters to friends. ft 8ttv of prominent and pro- fF men and women from Hacte visitors in Buffalo this Bittme Cetaman — iar irmuenen, > ODN MONEY s ey orreard eS te wivicate / Me fie Stems } scalp ond \/ ( Reatet co, er Paratron, on, es Fastern cities aad vial et ee the Fe can and vised Nisbet Falls: In-the party were Prof. and Mra, G, R. Hutto, Bainbridge, Gas Me. and Brs, B. W. Warren, ‘Americus, Ga. Dr., and Mrs, Edwin J. Turner of Columbus, Ga.; Dr. and Mrs, G. N. Story, Augusta, 'Ga. Mrs. Forest Simmons, ‘Americus, Ga and: Charles 1, MeCarity, Albany, a : ‘Mrs, White of Clinton street, whose son is at Camp Dix, has heard ‘that he is suffering from rheumatism, and did not leave for “over there” with the other boys. She entertained the boys before they left: 4 Mrs, Pearl Howard an Mrs. Boykin hada very successful evening in. the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church Mon- day, when they, in company with a fine cast, presented "The Suffragettes' Con- vention.” Maj. Ollie C. Hall visited Lockport this ‘week and took in the Firemen's convention. He was the guest of his friend, Phil Brown, Mrs, George Gilliard, who has been spending thé past month asthe guest of her sister, Mcs, Harry Humphrey, of New York, has returned. Mrs. Agnes Curtis, mother of Dr. Gertrude Curtis McPherson of New York, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Robinson, She is enroute to her old home in Bradford, Pa, Large and curious crowds have been gathering around the Technical “High school for the past week, where they witnessed the novel sight of a race lieu- tenant drilling a large company of the Fighting, Mechanic Regiment, Lieut. G, Albert Jackson of New York has set ali_tongues to wagging. C. II. Wileox, Jr, has: returned from his ‘motor trip, during which, he visited Ardmore, Philadelphia, and Chester, Pa., Camp Dix, N. J., Albany, Saratoga Springs and Syracuse, Elder J. W. Frazier and wife of Cleveland, formerly of Memphis, spent nine days here as the guests of Mrs. Jessie Tanner Simon. Mrs, Beulah Tandy, the female evan- aelist e Memphis, has closed “a two weeks( series of meetings at the mission on Michigan avenue. ‘A.C. Lassiter, formerly of Selma, is visiting his sisters in Detroit. Elder J. W. Simon conducted a week's meeting acceptably at Athol Springs, N.Y. z Elder C. C. Frederick bas gone to Detroit. : Mrs, Mariah Stevenson of Washing- ton, D. C., is here to give in nateiage her daughter, Dorothy, to William F. Barrett, The ceremony will be per- formed by Elder J. 11. Houston. Undertaker Tucker buried the infant daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jessie Tanner Simon this week. + E. Mallinger of Memphis and Miss Charlotte Neely of St. Louis are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Frederick, Mrs. Katic Roberts is visiting Detfor Mrs. Mamie Castleman Of Detroit and Miss “Amerien Penn of Cineinnati are spending their vacations in the city. Five race men and women and two whites. were baptized in the Cushite faith Sunday in the waters of Lake Erie hy the pastor, the Rev. E.R. Heedman. A large crowd was attracted by the novel scene, The pastor further de- lighted the crowd with a swimming ex- hibition, ‘The parents of Cyril Bow gave him a farewell party Friday night at their handsome residence on Hampshire street. Both the old and young set of social prominence were present and did full justice to the occasion. Cyril hav- ing graduated from high’ school, will enter Cornell University. this. fall! ‘The Rey. Dr. Wilson, pastor of Bethel A.M. E. Church, lias been sent on a month's vacation by his people. A fine purse was presented him to bring him éafe home. é : ; Mrs. Thomas, wife of Undertaker Thomas of Camden, N. J., was the guest of the Rev, ‘and Mrs. Bennett of St. Philip's rectory this week while enroute tothe Falls, The Douglass Club gave a picnic in honor of Mrs. Grace Payne in Dela- ware Park, at which a fine crowd en- joyed a real swell time. Mr. and Mrs, Alex Parker seat @ large basket of vegetables from the gar- den to the St. Philip's rectory this week, which were greatly enjoyed. Alex is a real farmer, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins of Rochester were in the city enroute to Cleveland and Detroit. . ENGLEWOOD, N. J. Exgt.ewoon, N. J.—At Shiloh A. M. E. Zion Chureh the Rev. N. B. Robin: son, pastor, returned from Philadel- phia and Atiantic City last week, where he was spending a part of*his vacation. He delivered a strong "sermon from Matthew, 5-16, stbject, “Three Virtues Demanded by the Great Teacher." At 3:30 p.m, the Rev. J. D. Virgil of Hackensack delivered a strong sermon to a large congregation, At 8 p. m. the Rev, N. B, Robinson preached from John iii, 14.15. The Rev. Samuel Lightfoot of the Ebenezer Baptist Church took an active part in the ser- vice. Wednesday night is the regular class meeting and Friday night will be the love feast celebration. HACKENSACK; 'N. T. |, HAcsrns vex, N. J-Seryices at the Varick Memorial A. Mf. E, Zion Church were well attended on Sunday. The Rev. J. 1. Virgil, occupied the pulpit at Ha. m.; subject, “A Life, Made Over." Tlie’ pastor also preached at Shiloh A, ME. Zion Church, Engle- wood, at 73:30 p.m. The Rev. J. i. Dillard of Passaic preached at the even- ing service to an appreciative conere- gation, The Tom Thumb wedding xiven under the auspices of the "Tribe of Ephraim." Mrs. Diskin Johnson, captain, was a decided sticcess. Miss Maude’ Cason was the able directress, Mrs. William L, Watson entertained at iunchean Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs, Ida Brown of Baltimore, ‘The fol- lowing were guests: Mrs, Brown, Mrs. Robert L. Woody, Mrs. J, E. Morrow, Mrs. J.D. Virgil, Mrs. William Green, “allie Sheltering’ Arms Society held 2 meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on Fri: day. J. RB. Dillard presided. | Many itn- piriant’ phases of the work for the. so- ciety were discussed. It was. decided to launeh_a campaign for members. The Choral Society, of which, Madame Johnson is the directeess, will give, an outing {0 Idlewood Park'on Thursday, September. 5. ‘The stork came to, the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Tacksor and feft bouncing gitl,- Mrs, Jaclsson fy doing. well, vpn ee ose teen wnis 3 eT WASHINGTON LETTER Z Washington Bureau, ‘The New York Age, 600 F Street. N. W. AEASHINGTON, 12. ‘areArnet COM: munity Center’ was given a rare treat last’ “Thursday evening when Mrs. Spurger, Mrs, Hughes and Mrs, Chase of the War Department gave interest- ing talks, They seemed to be much pleased with the progress the Center is making and viewed the many gar- ments that are ready for shipment to headquarters with interest. The patriotic exercises held at Mt. Caggnel “Baptist "Church last Monday evening were largely attended_and the affair was a huge success. They un- furled a service flag with twenty-eight stars in the midst of an enthusiastic crowd, The spéaker of the evening, lon. William Harrison, was introduced by Mrs. A. F. Williams, Y. M,C. A. secretary, of Newport News, Va.. who spake on “The Negro and ‘the War." Seated on the platform were Judge Hewlett, Hon. Martin B, Williams, the Rev. Daniel Reed, Francis B, Wells and the Rey. W. J. Howard, * Waltet Singleton, who has been con- nected with the Bureau of Insular Af- fairs, War Department, for twenty years, has been designated to inspect and superintend shipment of all cur- reney made by the Bureau of Engrav- ing and Printing. This is a_ distinction won wholly by merft. Mr. Singleton is rated as one of the most’ efficient and painstaking officials in the Federal ser- vice, and is a potent factor in many fields ‘of civic endeavor. ‘The Misses Lucy and Sarah Rucker, daughters of- former Collector H. C. Rucker of Atlanta, are the summer guests of Mr. and Mrs. John \W. Davis, 145 S street, Northwest. The Misses Rucker are the sisters of Mrs. Davis. E. W, Oldham, one of Washington's most energetic business men, is also a Federal office holder of long standing. A few days ago he was appointed tora $1,120 clerkship in the Division of Chemical Warfare, War Department. Mr. Oldham is one of the many Texans who have come to the nation’s capital and have “made good.” . The Masonic order is making strenu- ous efforts to retain title to its holdings gn the corner of Tenth and You streets, Northwest., It is planned to erect a $125,0NQ—Masonic Temple on this site, whic is Oke of the very best in the city for a colored enterprise. Eugene Kinkle Jones, natiorial organ- izer of the National League on Urban Conditions, ran down from New York City last week. Dr. John Payne Tur- ner of the Pension Bureau, is visiting Cape May, Sea Isle City and Atlantic City, NJ. He is the guest of his brother, David M. Turner. Mr. and Mrs, John L. Coartney of Billings, Mon- tana, are visiting relatives and’ friends in this city. Mrs. Courtney is well kuzswn here and many social activities have been planned in their honor. Man- ning C. Jones, editor of the Colored American, anew ,journal published at Charleston, W. Va, was in the city recently. Washington was represented at the Business League mecting@ay the follow ing persons: Judge Robert H. Terrell, Dr. C. Sumner Wormiey, Daniel Free- man, Robert L, Pendleton, Mrs. LR. Clarke, Mrs. “Marion D.’ Butler, Dr. Julia P, H. Coleman,- Mrs, Lottie V. Parnell, ‘Mrs. Georgia Coleman, Andrew J. Thottias, Dr. and Mrs. George W. Cabaniss, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Lee, Miss Nannie 1. Burroughs, Mr. and) Mrs. James 11. Marshall, John WW, Lewis, CE Cuney. Mr. Ricks, Dr, and Mrs. P. J. Price, Dr. George ‘Gates, John C. Daney. A.W. Scott, Mrs. C. “Smythe Taliaferro, James AL_Cobb, Dr. Mop- pins, De. and Mrs. CW. Brown, H. Lincoln Johnson, J. Finley’ Wilson’ and Mr. Holland. ‘Robert L. Pendleton, Judge R. 1. Terrell, Mrs. L. R, Clarke hnd’ Jolin W. Lewis were among those who’ made speeches at the Business League, The National Negro Business Direc- tory System, Inc.. of 1600 13th street, Northwest, Washington, was well rep- resented at the annual’ session of the National Negro Business League at At- fasitie’ City by Mrs, Marie Madre Mar- shalt and Mrs, Marion D. Butler of Wastington. D.C; J. C. 1. Nevels, Ph. B,, Director ‘of Finanees and Claims, "also attended two of the ses- sions of the league and left for New York City Thursday night. The Na- tional Negro Business Directory Sys~ tem, Inc, is gradually gaining the con- fidence of those people who are inter- ested in the character of work its ob- ject is to popularize. RIDGEWOOD, N. J. Ridgewood, N. J.—On, August 20 Unit No. 39 rendered a program at A. M. E. Zion Church in interest of war work for colored soldiers. ‘Those who took part in the program were Miss Rochelle of Paterson, Miss ‘Lumpkin, Miss Ware, Miss Sinith, of Ridgewood. Madame Muggs rendered the music, for the evening. . Mrs. Route of the Circle for Negro War Relief was the principal speaker. Mrs. Washington was mistress of ceremonies. A silver collection was taken and refreshment was | served. Sunday afternoon the young girls of Zion Church rendered a program for the Ten Virgin rally in the evening. WESTWOOD, N. T. Westwoon, N. J.—On Sunday after- noon at 3 1). 1, the dedication of the Hirst A. M. E, Church, the Rev. J. 11. Hartley, pastor, took place. The ser- mon hy the presiding elder, the Kev. Solomon Porter Hood, was impressive. Seated on the raxyiin was Mayor Thomas E, Rrickel, te Rov. W. F, Rey- nolds, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church; the Revs. J. J. Keppel and H. Gifford of the Daptist, Missionary Society, and Lawyer Irving Brickel, president of the board of education. The address of weleome by the mayor and speeches by the above named gens tlemen,.etlogizing the work of the pas- tor ‘and paying high tribute to the splendid achleveinent, touched all hearts. The house was filled to capacity. There was music by the choir and decorations of flowers. The Rev. J. H. Hartley mare a simple and direct response. The caliection for the day was $112.37, Din- ner for the speakers was served on the green by Mrs. C. Morgan. Mrs. 8, Lino, after a delighttut visi South, has returned. Mrs, Dora Green is stili on the sick list. PRIMARY DAY NEXT TUESDAY © HOURS | P.M. to9 P. M. Every enrolled Man and Woman Voter Should: Attend the Primary. _ VOTE FOR: CHARLES: S. WHITMAN FOR GOVERNOR Number One On the Ballot. Equal Rights for All. . Honest and Efficient Government. ~ Effective Prosecution of the War. Do Not Fail fo Vote Tuesday BRIDGEPORT, CONN, Urincerort, CoN. Despite __ the threatening ‘weather services, at_ Wal- ters Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church were well attended. "A. liberal offering was presented Miss Lucy Smith. of Warren .Ark,, in the interest of Wal- ters Institute, of which she is a teacher Offering for the day was $3573. A large company of members and friends led by Mrs, Evelyn Lewis stormed the parsonage Saturday evening and left a splendid donation of meats, vegeta- bles, groceries and cash. Pastor and Mrs, Van Burean heartily thanked’ all concerned, Zion's rally and chugch-go: ing campaign oneng next Sunday,” ‘lames Green and Miss Harriet Steel, William Nelson and Mrs, Ella Moran, George W. Farrar and Miss Mildred Waters were recently united in mar- riage by the Rev. C. Van Buren, A musical entertainment will be given a Zson Semember 19, under direction of Mrs. Anna Lewis, and on October. 3 Mrs. Jessie Lively’ will give one, The iawn “social given bythe board of stewardesses, Mrs. Mary Thompson president, was a splendid success... ‘The Rev. C.'Van Buren is attending the District Conference and Sunday Schoo! Convention at Attleboro, Mass. The Rev. W. B, Reed of Hartford will lec ture Thursilay evening, September 5, a the First Baptist Church of Strat{prd from the subject: “Is the Race Ques: tion a Southern Question?” PORTSMOUTH. N. H~ Poatsmouti, N. 1i.—sAirs. Etherelda Morris, New Castie avenue, met with a very painful accident last Thursday while operating a machine in the elec- trical department at the Navy Yard. Ore of her fingers was jammed in such a manner as to cause it to be am- putated, Mrs. P, Draper is confined to her home in Atkinson street by. ill- ness. Miss Mary Middleton, Washing- ton street, is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Rell, Prospect street, are rejoicing over the advent of a son, born August 1s ‘The Granite State Glee Club gave a social dance in Freeman's Hall last ‘Thursday evening. Clarence W. Tilley, trucking contractor for the Navy Yard, had a valuable horse badly injured last ‘Thursday by coming in contact with a piece of sheet metal, which caused a wound that required fifteen stitches to close. , James F, Slaughter has pur- chased 'the house’ and plot, 75 Hanover street, adjoining the Pearl Street Bap- ust Church which he will have re- modeled and occupy for a residence. ELIZABETH. N. 7. Euizanetit, N. J.—A water melon feast took place last Monday night on the Jawn of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Wal- ker, 117 Washington avenue, in aid of the’ Brothers’ Hospital, Six different States produced melons grown. Judges awarded the first prize to Alabama, The judxes were Mrs. Langhorne, Misses Rachel Nelson and R, M. Malson, the Rev. C. Nelson of St. Augustine Mis- sion, R. J. Whittingham acted as mas- ter of ceremonies. The prizes given by Mr. Walker helped to make the finan- cial success assured. ‘ : A grand rally was held in Mosint Teman A. M. E, Church Sunday, “Au- gust 18, with a large attendance.’ The Rev. Reid preached at Ia. m,_ the Rev. Harris at a p,m. and the’ Rev, Hood, presiding elder, at 8 p.m, ‘The amount taken up was $300. ‘The Rey. Paul Singleton of Mount Teaman A. M. E, Church preached at Cranford last Sunday afternoon. ._ Miss Graye Clarke of Roselle, N. J, is spending her vacation in ‘Asbury Pak ii fra ee Spencer Jackson, jecond avenue, has taken “a position with the L, F, Hersh & Bro. wholesale grocers, St. Augustine Mission gave a lawn fete and_dance last Monday evening, which proved to be a great success. Good talent entertained all those that were present. Proceeds for the bene- fit of the church. On Thursday, August 29, a parlor social will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Langhorne, 141 Catherine street. GUESTS AT SARATOGA. Saratoga Springs, N. Y.—Mr. and ‘Mrs. Chas. Ill, Mrs. Jennie Spells, John Pearely, son and daughter; Mrs. Cornell and grandson, Mrs. Jackyén, John White, Richard Harris, ox- fockey, New York; M@. and Mrs. Cruse, Samalca, New York: Mr. Post, Albany; I. A. Payne, Sheering,.Pa.; Mrs. Fears, Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs, WI- kerson, Brooklyn; Mrs. Jackson, Prince Dancer, New York, aro guests of Mrs. Mary Branchcomb at her colony, 18 Cherry street. Mrs. Dupree, of Sheepshead Bas. N. ¥.. Is a guest of Mr. and Mra, John Brooks. Mrs. Amella Walker, 9 Stratton street, 19 entertaining at her cottage Mr. and Mrs, Frank Coleman, Mr, and Mrs. June Shropshire, Jamalen, N. Y.: Mrs, Lester Franklin, Mrs. Franklin West, Queens, N. ¥.; Miss Ada Hodges, Alken, S. C.:' London Smoke, Texing- ton, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. Charies Smoke, dlisa Mayme Murdock, Janot Rhodes, inaltimore, Md.: Miss ‘Sophia Nopton. Key Weat, Ea. ‘Pho quests of Mra, Allce Retd, 20 Park strect, are: Mr. and Mrs, Cobb, Migs Ada Cobb, Pialnfleld, NJ. Mr. and Mra, Head, Birmingham. “Ain: Mrs, Lottie Payne, Mrs. Coreise Brang- man, Mra, Margaret Konnedy and on. Leonard; Mra. Sarab Berry, Miss Kathleen Reld, Benjamin Ashburn, Uveston Parker, Mr. Thomas, Nell ‘Thomson, New "York: Mrs, Margarot Hrown, Atlantle City, N. J. Mra. Iucile Shaw, Nisa Winifred Seay, Miss Geneva ‘Lowthor, 1. G. Smith, J, Peto Zabriskle, Now York: Bishop G. L. Blackwell, D. D., Phita- dolphia, Pat Mra. Jesso Nelnon, Glov- craville. N.Y. aro guesta of tho Rev. and Mrs. &. U, A. Brooker at the Zion parsonage, Mme, Bertha Porry entertained twenty qucsta at “dinner Sunday in honor of Iiahop Blackwell, the Rev. an] Mra. E. U. A..Brooka and son. Mrs. Ella Hoimes also gave @ dinner party In “honor of Bishop PAnckwoll at her eqttaxe, 17 Walworth street. Among iiose .prerent wore tho Revs Mr. Cooper. New York; Mra, Norman. Washington, D. C. ‘Covers wore lald for fourteen: THOMPSON COTTAGE, Saratoga Springs, N. K—Guests at the Thompson during ‘the ‘week: Dr. Gertrude. I Curtis-MePherson, | Miss Willie Adams, New York; Mr. Jackson, Jersey City; Mr. and Mrs, Charles W. Anderson, New York; Mr, and Mrs. Adrian Wilgon, Chicago: the Rev. A. R, Cooper, New York; David Brown, Morristown, N. J. « WHITEHEAD HOUSE, Asbury Park, N. J—Guests at the Whitchead House were: Mrs, Roselle Alston, Mrs, Thomas Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Drummond and daughter, Mrs. Wooudson, Thomas A. Scott, Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Brown, Brooklyn; Misses Ada G. Doar, Ada C. | Miles. Jennie C. Davis, Mrs. Turner Layton and baby, Mrs’ Robert" Lee, A. I. Brown, Mrs. Mahood and_ ‘daughter, New York City; Mrs. Ida Rell Griffin, Worcester, Mass; Mr. and Mrs, Leaon ard §. Smith, Orange, N. J, Mrs. H. M> Wolfe, Bowling Green,” Ky.; the Rev, J. P. EB. Love, Rdward Burwell, Hackensack; P. A. Cooper, Springfield: Mass.; J, P. Bond, Jesse Lawson, Mrs, D. H Mason, Washington, D. C.; R. Bromfield, Miss Florence 'B. Dixon, Philadelphia; Mrs. James D. Smith, Plainfield; Miss Georgie White, Bethle- —— : a 1The Wellington Hotel . CHARLES H. BAILEY, Proprietor g | 22-24 Center:Ave. Atlantic Highlands, NJ . Onpeatte R. R, Statien Between Twe Bost Lines, ys B Every Modern Improvement. For particulars write temo f Charles,H. Bailoy at above address, or The Bekford ts | 9144 Fifth Ave, Phone Harlem 2387, . : May imo THE LASTER COTTAGE, sect n't A 9 Beach, N. J. The Laster Cottage, located at 419 Morrig’“Avenus, Spring Lake, N. J» le open for tho summer, “The ie the: fourth, auccesstul season forthe cottage, Whi ie located two blocks from the Post Office, three blocks from the ecean and three blest from the station: : . MRS, L. LASTER, PROP, bei," Pa.; Mr, ‘aiid Mrs,’ John'T. "Ray, Trenton; Misses Mabel and Hazel Pat- terson, Ivington-on-the Hudson. ‘The annual. hop will be held at the Whitehead House on Saturday evening, August 31, while the usual course din- ner will be served Sunday and Labor Day, HOTEL LINCOLN. Averne, N, Y—Guests at the Hotel Lincoln inéluded the following: Milf Blanche Taylor, Mrs. N._ Washington, Montclair; Miss Jeanette Fearing, Miss Edna McConnell, Jersey City; Mrs. S. C. White, Mrs. G! W. Turner, Chatta- nooga, Teng.:” Private John’ Smith, Camp’ AM 1. 1.; Mrs. “Marie Coats, Philadelphia; Afiss B, Pols, W. Long and wife, P. Hayward, William Jack: son, Charles Jones, P. C, Walker, Mrs. C, Alston, Mrs. E. Taylor, J. W. Ward, Miss Lillie M. Hobzendorf, Mr, and Mrs. E, H. Goulbourne, Mr, ‘and ‘Mrs. C. Redman, Mr. and Mrs. L. Waters, Mrs. Estelle C. Johnson, James Askew, Geo. White, Theo. Russell, Mrs, J. E,” Wal- lace, Mrs. B. J. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. B J. Paca, Mrs. J. H. Griffin, New York City; A. C. Muridy, Miss M. Cros, Miss ML. Jones, Thomas Jones, Charles Finch, Jr. Mr. ‘and Mrs. Charles Finch, Geo. DeBerney, Jamaica, N. ¥.; Miss Harriett D. Crabb, Miss Frances A. Crabb, Pred- cric_N. Crabb, James Crabb, Richmond Hill, N.¥.; ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Fisher, Will M, ‘Thomas, Miss Agnes Green, Brooklyn. HOTEL INDIANA. Atlantic City, N. J.—Among those registered at the Hotel Indiana dur- ing the Business League were: Law- yer C. J. Wright, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. A\'F, Herndon and son, At lanta; W. F. Miller, J. E. Kefford, J, Edward Jones, J. Hail, Waterbury, Conn.; Fred R. “Moore, Lester A. Walton, New ¥gcki-€has, Banics, Isaiah T, Montgobrely, A. L, Swani- ganand Mrs. M.‘S. Jordan, Mount Bayou, Miss.; G. W. Franidin, Chatt- anooga, Tenn.; F. AM, Fitch, Winston- Salem, N. C.; A. F. and Dennis Will- iams, Newport News, Vag Dr. W. T. Thompson, Texarkana, ‘Lex; Judge W. T. Harrison, Oklahoma: I.. L. Campbell, Austin, Tex. A. E, Man- ving, Indianapolis; Misses Lottie Cachelin and Alice Calhoun, New York; Miss Grace Darnell, Greens- bore, N. C.: J. Finley Wilson, J. C. Nevel, Washington, D. C. LASTER COTTAGE. Spring Lake Beach, N. J—Guests at Lester Cottage are: Mr. and Mrs. Horace Greely” Wilson, Brooklyn; Telephone 2726 Mt. Vernon FOR SPAGHETTI SUPPERS + DINEAT. AUGIE’S GARDEN RESTAURANT & HOTEL Musical Entertainment Every Evening. 29M. 3rd Ave. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. EVANS’ COTTAGE | An ideal location for those desiring to yisit New York within 15 minutes ride. by subway to heart of city. Modern conveniences. Board ar- Fanged. Automobile service for par- ties desiring to visit Camp Upton. | Address DR. GEO. M. EVANS, 357 Webster Ave, Telephone 3285 Astoria. Aug. 24-41. L.A. City, N. ¥. i a aL 24 LINCOLN AVENUE * Arverne, be . Phone 1191, Hammels—W The home of reflnementa, The place to spend "your! vacations fdeal ‘bathing, Tanthor ete Regular shore sinner Gun: dave’ aigdarate prices “Rockaway. Park {ain wo Mammals, go gouth to Boulware, SO [2at'2" Beets $9 (Cincoie Avenues E. |. DORSEY, Prop. THE WELL KNOWN 3 28 ATKINS AVENUE ASBURY PARK, W. 3. OPENED JUNE -15TH. Spectal arrangtinents for families npending tho seazon: automoblle parties can be aecommodated, notice given DY wire, ‘The Tennis Court is within five minutes’ walk of the houre, Applications received and oorrespond- enco Invited and promptly answered. MRS. L. 3. WHITEHEAD Proprietress | ks ee irheeree RE . Buy: - f | Meusi oe 10 F = See re : _wmmprye FS FOP Aap kee Dr. and ‘Mre: E, L." Ballou, Montetatsy: Mr,and-Mrs. Blount, NewYork; Mea: Gordon, Bloomfield; Mr. and ,Mre, Henry Henderson, Montclair; Stephem Collins, Patterson; W.'V. Eastom,, Bhiladetphia; Wm. Grobe, Springfield, No. Visiting guests last week were: Mra. Hill, Dr. and Mrs. Burnett, Montclair, Dr. and Mrs, Garland, Lieut, Johnson, Newark; M, P. Saunders, F. H. Gile bert, Brooklyn; Mr. Hoztiger, New Xorks ‘Mme. Roberson, Washington, “HOU HARLEM 948d MARLENE, ‘-. W. 185TH BT. 114.9 W.1sTe is Stay rated rooms Gum’ aces oe ecirel cea ree Sree ieee ‘Bost rooms in the city $1.06 per day -~ 7. m WRITe, Pap. Ye Devan : Re eee gemidy decocatsd aiuiSe pacer! coe ae, my eee ee cline Teseggs tian place for elety Bat (Formerly Watt's Mansion)’ ~The Plece To Die Walt” WHEN VISITING) . 149 | NEW YORK CITY n West! MAKE IT YOUR. seh 139th) FIRST STOP— ven St. | WD WILL’MAKE oy IT YOUR BEST | The Gateway To Refinement KEYS & BUCKNER “PHONE. 8827 AUDUBON SE J. GORDON, Paorareton: popene eee ed! NEVER CLOSED - 267-269 West 134th St. Mew York Gy ls . THE MACE} Neatly Furnlsh¢! Reome for ¢ ee inlaws 213 W. 53rd St. N. ¥. eemanee = “A QUIET PLACE FOR QUIET PESPLE TO'LE" @ THE BRADFORD Sova € Sunoseno Paces Piowe vances 1729 ‘73 West 134th St. New York City - THE PARK HOUSE -] matt rreeeonounce | nesy farina ip ependat TOR aloft estan ss OMS PO 53 West Grd Street. Near Colmes fro, THE ARSNAL = Sue ee ‘Transient or Permanent Gusts sores 449 SEVENTH AVENUE. . Y: (Gat 40 nnd 6th Fhe, Geer Pemnafiensto Sess Be See Sr Pe THE LAWS HOUSE; hb PRONE COMLSEA WS a Eececmr oes ae Tatas * ee MRS. L. D. LAWS, Pres. ‘248.W. 20th Street. Bet. ThA OR AKD (Beet Fall te Viet (he fw a —) OTEL PRESS‘ Bade ele perio or receptiene at popaian iw 3st BL tur, Ba Ooo Will take Liberty Bonds or Thrift Stamps at face value. Will consider taking out-of-town property in exchange. JUDOWET REALTY CO., Inc. 19 Nassau St., N. Y. Tel. Cortlandt 5133 BUSINESS LEAGUE TAKES ON NEW LIFE (Continued from first page.) Robert, H. Terrell alternated President Napier at this session. Piper Re-Elected President. election of officers resulted as J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn.; Charles Banks, Mound Bastlass, first vice-president; C. H. Philadelphia, second vice-president M. Wright, Tojeka, Kas, vice-president; Fred R. Moore, N. Y., fourth vice-president; R. Church, Memphis, Tenn., fifth president; Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee, Alabama, secretary; H. Anderson, Jacksonville, Fla.; William H. Davis, Roscoeff, retrial stenographer; Ernest T. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, retention agent; A., L. Holsey, Institute, Alabama, assist-secretary; Frank H. Gilbert, N. Y., registrar; R. E. Clay, assistant registrar native Committee; R. R. Moton, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; Eifort, Muskogee, Okla.; W. T. South Carolina; R. E. Jones, Oreans, La. TG; H. Hayes, Mem- ten; Dr George C. Hall, Chil- li; Hegly St. St. Louis, Mo. H. Stewart, Evansville, Ind.; A. Arden, Atlanta, Ga.; A. B. Jack- Philadelphia, Pa.; H. A. Smith; Berry O'Kelly, North Car- someter Patterson, Maryland. league passed a strong resolution against the war aims of the governe- r the Governor, Mayor, Coun- laue N. Nutter, Dr. P. L. Haw- and placed itself on record as the unflinchingly behind President in this crisis. The resolution commended Secretary of War for his uniform justice toward zero and for the appointment of J. Scott. ations were unanimously passed A NAIL HENRY C. PARKER il. & Parker REAL ESTATE MORNINGSIDE 7682 & 7683 135th St. New York City kins, W. F. Cozart and C. M. Cain of the Y. M. C. A. for making the stay of delegates and visitors a most enjoyable one. Friday evening at Fitzgerald's Auditorium a reception was tendered the delegates and attractive members of the gentler sex handsomely gowned were very much in evidence. After the collation there was dancing. RESOLUTIONS OF LEAGUE (Continued from first page.) to bring to a victorious conclusion this struggle for universal freedom and lasting peace. The President says: "Men everywhere are searching democratic principles to their hearts in order to determine their soundness, their sincerity, their adaptability to the real needs of their life, and every man with any vision must see that the real test of justice and right action presently to come as much before us as before the National Negro Business League stands up as a unit man and woman, and condomns every form of crime and the violation of law by any man against whomever it may be committed. We express to President Wilson our sincere thanks for and appreciation of his forceful address to the American, people to suppress mob violence and lynching, in which he says: "There have been many cases of vicious vengeance of them has been a blow to the heart of ordered law and human justice. No man who loves America, no man who really cares for her fame and honor and character, or who is true to her institutions can justify mob action while the courts of justice are open, and the governments of the states and nation artfully and able to do their duty." Secretary of War Newton D. Baker deserves the thanks and appreciation of the race for his uniform justice and fairness towards the Negro in organizing the army for democracy. We heartily commend the appointment of Emmett J. Scott as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, whose experience, ability and tact specially fit him for the successful discharge of the duties of the responsible position to which he has been called. In the wisdom, judgment and devotion to the highest interpersonal and ethical senses is by him in the performance of the duties of his office, Mr. Scott fully justifies the wisdom of his selection and merits the entire confidence of this body of the race. We exhort our people to work not less than six days in the week and to be punctual and faithful at work; while unbounded prosperity and the laborer receives higher wages than the average, the history of the country, we earnestly urge our people to save their earnings against the day when depression, which invariably follows a period of great prosperity shall affect the nation. We appoint by Secretary Wilson of the Labor Department of Dr. George E. Haynes as representative of the 3 story and basement, private dwelling on lot 16, 8x10m, containing 10 rooms and bath, rented at $70 per month to colored. Price $6,000, easy terms. Full commission to brokers. Further particulars from H. F. BYRNES & C., 569 West 2070th Bld. rose in the Labor Department, who is rendering valuable and effective service, and we call upon our people everywhere to co-operate, with him in the work of his office to increase the efficiency and productivity of the labor force. War condition has revealed, as nothing else, the appalling amount of illiteracy and lack of training for industrial efficiency among colored people. Accordingly, we urge states to make adequate provision for simple education and training for Native Americans and end that they may render themselves and the nation the most effective services, the possibilities of which are just beginning to be fully understood and appreciated. Rayery Isaiah T. Montkoryne, Mississippi; W. F. Cozart, New Jersey; J. W. E. Bowen, Georgia; F. D. Lee, District of Columbia; John C. Aubury, Pennsylvania; Henry M. Minton, Pennsylvania; William Williams, Virginia; C. Fitzgerald, Maryland; W. T. A. Andrews, Chairman; Committee. PASSAIC. N. PASSAIGN, N. J—Rev J. E. Morrow preached Sunday morning, Theme, "The Christian's Responsibility," Gal vi-1; evening, theme, "Jesus the Conqueror," Rev. vi 2 Both services were well attended September 8 will be the first anniversary rally of Williams' Chapel. Mrs. J. B. Morrow, who has been on the sick list, was able to attend the evening service and fill her place in the choir. A reception was tendered to Judson Dawsey and family last Friday evening by the members of Williams Chapel. A short program was rendered, with Mrs. J. Duckworth mistress of ceremonies. A line collation was served. Mrs. J. Duckworth and Mrs. W King had charge of the arrangements. The family will leave next week for Mannayunk, P. Mrs. Pearl Alston, daughter and son, have gone to Baltimore to visit her sister, Mrs. Claibonne. Dr C. P: Kennedy of New Borne, N. C. has been visiting his sisters, Mrs. W. B. Fenner and Mrs. C. W. Worthan, while en route to Baltimore, where he will attend the Grand Lodge of Elks, of which he is grand inner guard. Miss Edna Miller, 205 Chestnut Street, spent last Sunday in New York as the guest of Mrs. Boyd and, daughter. Mrs. Noah Pennawell left last Friday for Camden to visit her mother on her return. The Negro War Relief Unit, No. 61, meets at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Johnson, president, wishes all members to attend these meetings, and for as many as would like to become a member to come and join 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. 282, at Nonpareil Hall, Monday, September 2, 1918. Music by McDonald's Orchestra. Admssion, including war tax; 50 cents. — Adv. 2t. Miss Dorothy Butler, after three weeks' visit with friends out of town, returned home last week. Miss Marian Moore of Brooklyn, N. Y., after spending three weeks here as the guest of Miss Zinade Anderson, West 4th street, returned home with her mother, Mrs. Fred R. Moore, who spent a week as guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Anderson. The Rev. E. W. Roberts, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, which has been very much indisposed for a couple of weeks, is much better. Oliver Dillion, Fred and Robert Williams of New York City were Sunday guests of Mrs. J. B. Alston, East 3rd street, Mrs. Alston and daughter Margaret visited relatives and friends at Camp Dix' last week. Mrs. Samuel Pickens, West 4th street, after a pleasant three weeks' visit with relatives and friends in South Carolina and Florida, returned home Sunday much pleased with her trip. The Rev. Ernest Gatewood filled the pulpit at Shiloh Sunday morning and preached a stirring sermon to a good sized audience. Miss Rosa Roc, West 41st street, left fory a visit to Virginia points south A crowded house enjoyed the exercises held at Mount Olive's Baptist Church Thursday evening, August 22, at the send-off given to the ten draftees who left for Camp Dix Friday. Chairman Vanley of the citizens' committee was master of ceremonies. There was a solo by Miss A. Alexander, address by Mayor Calkins and solo by Ralph Greene. One of the most stirring addresses heard for many a day was delivered by young Harvey, a boy-of-15 years, after a solo by Miss R. Alexander. The Rev. Jones, pastor of Mount Olive Church, made a few remarks, followed by a solo by Prof. Randolph, H. Travers of East Orange. State president of the Federation of Men's Clubs and a member of the East Orange Civic League, in his address brought out many points of interest amid deafening applause. Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams of Scotch Plains, Plainfield's suburb, celebrated the marriage of their daughter to Jas. Melnor Thursday evening, August 15. There were out-of-town guests from West Virginia, Warren, Va., and Westfield, N. J. Ethel Williams, after the marriage of her sister, left for a visit with relatives in Baltimore. Thursday evening, August 22, a lawn party was given by Miss Julia Gains and Mrs. M. Cuff at the latter's home, 408 West 4th-street, for the benefit of the Good Samaritan. It was so fairly attended, but owing to so many other festivities was not the success it should have been. Mrs. Garner, 424 East 3rd street, left last week for Belmar, accompanied by her little daughter. C. Humes, 316 East 3rd street, has returned from his much enjoyed visit south. Mrs. Stave Sand-daughter; East 4th street were last Thursday guests of Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Dillard in Perth Amboy. Miss Dillard is here on a return visit to Mrs. and Miss Missra. Keola, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Keola Harris, Richmond street, after having stood DO YOU WANT? TO BUY A HOME. TO RENT AN APARTMENT. TO LEASE A HOUSE IN THE CITY OR COUNTRY. See G. A. FLEMING. 138 W. 1036 St. CITY. 8150 Hale Ave. Morningside June 14th three operations in the Presbyterian Hospital, New York returned home to his parents last week and received the congratulations and gifts of a great many neighbors. Miss Maggie Cobbs of Richmond street left last week to spend her vacation in the city by the sea. Miss Alice Brown, Webster Place, will spend two weeks' vacation in Englewood with Mrs. W. L. Imes and other friends. Mrs. L. L. Alexander of Brooklyn, N. Y., is the guest of Mrs. F. Brown, Sr., Webster Place. Mrs. Tucker Johnson, her daughter Marguerite and son Martin left last Thursday to spend a vacation in Atlantic City. Little Miss Alma Bridgeford of Trenton is spending a vacation as the guest of little Miss Helen Burton, Berckman street. Mrs. E. S. Cox and daughter have returned after a pleasant visit among relatives and friends in old Virginia. Miss E. Dandridge, East 3rd street, a student of the Bordentown Institute, is at home with her parents. Mrs. Florence Taylor of Car丹 is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Howard Binn, Berckman street. A number of the latest draftees from Camp Dix were in town last Sunday, Mrs. Lomax of Norfolk, Va., is the guest of Mrs: Howard Binn. Mrs. C. V. Hurley was a Sunday dinner guest also. A birthday surprise party was given Richard Blake last week by Miss Fountain at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Richmond street. An elaborate collation and a general good time were had. A pleasant surprise party was given to Miss Gertrude Chapman, Plainfield avenue, by Miss Adèle Brown, at the home of Miss Chapman's parents, in honor of her departure for Washington, D. C., and Virginia, in company with Mrs. Monroe and her daughter Esta. Miss Berrie Smallwood of Brooklyn, N. Y., is the guest of Miss Rose Whitley, Mountain avenue. W. Thompson and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Dyer, of New York City, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Groves and Mrs. and Miss Doyle, 4th street and Plainfield avenue. Miss Esther J. Nolle is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Wormley, her sister, Plainfield avenue and West 4th street. Mrs. Sarah Cox, 201 Plainfield avenue, left Sunday for a visit with her sister and brother-in-law in Wilmington, Del., and her mother in Charlottesville, Va. Mrs.-Mutilda Jones, West 4th street, who is sick in the hospital, is a little better. Mrs. Clara Williams of New York City, paid a brief visit to her aunt, Mrs. Sylvester Lane, Plainfield avenue, Wednesday. The Rev. Skillman, Arlington avenue, after undergoing an operation for an abscess on the neck by Dr. Dugrah, was much better Sunday and able to be out Mrs. Sarah Prayer, East 3rd street, in company with Mrs. G. Austin, left last week for Greensburgh and Durham, N. C. Mrs. B. Bailey, after two weeks in Atlantic City, returned home last week. MADISON, N. I. MADISON, N. J.-The Rev. G. Wilson Brent preached at the 11 o'clock service at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday. The Rev. E. E. Tyler preached on "Burden Bearing" at 8 o'clock. At First Baptist Church the Rev. F. H Hodge preached both morning and evening. Every member present at the evening service was given 'a "salent", which is to be increased during the pastor's absence. The Sunday Schools of both churches spent Thursday at Verona Lake on their annual outing. All report an enjoyable day. President W. S. Scarborough of Wilherforce University visited the Rev. E. E. Tylier Saturday. Ex-Congressman Geo. W. Murray was a recent visitor. Mrs. Mamie Brumick-Maddox has returned from All Souls' Hospital, Morristown, and is steadily improving at the home of Mrs. G. M. Burroughs Mrs Sarah Baines, mother of Mrs Maria Neal, returned to Raleigh, N. C. after a pleasant visit. Mrs. Mary F. White of West New York spent the week end with her sister, Miss Lina Brown. Mrs M. L. Felton entertained Mrs Weston Nash of Montclair and Miss Minnie Vaughn of Philadelphia last week. Mrs. Arnie Suitt has returned from her vacation, which was spent at Cedar Lake, N. Y. Mrs. Margaret Leathers visited Camp Dix recently. She saw all the Madison boys, who were well and enjoying camp life. Scoutmaster J. H. Dickerson and a number of Boy Scouts went to Fox Hill, where they will camp for six days. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Schuylez, 76 Railroad avenue, Summit, N. J., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Helen Schuylez, to Josephus B. Judkins, of Hertford, N. C., and Madison N. J. Miss Schuyler is one of the promising young women of the race, was the first pupil of color to graduate from the local high school and is an accomplished musician. She is well known as a pleasing soprano soloist in various cities of northern Jersey and among a wide circle of friends. Mr. Judkins was a student of Hampton and Virginia Union. No date has been set for the wedding. HOT SPRINGS, VA. Hor Springs, Va.—The death of James Towles is still shrouded in mystery. He is known to have purchased a ticket at Little Washington, Pa., on July 20, for Hot Springs, Va., and to have checked and shipped his baggage to Hot Springs on July 22 or 23. The body of an unidentified man was found on the C. and O. R. R. between Covington, Va., and White Sulphur, W. Va., and was buried at Covington. Since our last letter the following have arrived: Edward Stewart and wife, Columbia, S. C.; Mrs. Lizzie Good. Miss Carrie Fields and Miss Hazel Winston, Covington, Va.; Crenshaw Brunell and Coleman Anderson, Scottville, Va. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Jeffers, with their seven-months' old baby boy are occupying a cottage on Schefer's heights. Mr and Mrs Randolph Stewart have taken apartments in Totel Tweedy. C. B. Callahan is attending the Grand Lodge of Elks in Baltimore. Miss Clara Smith left last week for her home. Then on to Washington. Mrs Jesse Nelson Royall, after spending three weeks very pleasantly with her mother and friends here returned to New York. The Rev. James E. lewis preached in Smith Chapel Sunday, to an appreciative audience THE PATENT MEDICINE MAN. Dr. Walker Says He Got it in Answer to Prayer and Tried it First on His Wife. One of the most prosperous and complacent looking persons of the hundreds who attended [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] the highly interesting sessions of the National Negro Business League at Atlantic City, N.J., August 21-24, was the Rev. J. Franklin Walker the successful pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church of Cincinnati. There was nothing obtrusive in his appearance as he mingled with the throngs that swarmed at the popular resort and enjoyed its splendid hospitality and attractions. There was an air of culture and refinement about his appearance, however, that easily singled him out as being a man of mark. So he is. The man of mark is the Rev. J. Franklin Walker. His business is that of a faithful servant of the Lord. He loves his Master and work; what is more, he believes in his Master and that He will answer his prayer. Most Christians should do this, but they all do not. He is an educated man. He is an alumnus of the Virginia Baptist Seminary and of Temple College at Philadelphia. Dr. Walker's wife was a terrible sufferer from acute indigestion and her life was despaired on that account. Medical science seemed unable to give her the desired relief. But the good husband did not despair. At last his prayer was answered; a prescription was revealed to him, the outcome of which was Walker's Dyspepsia Compound. He was overjoyed, of course, and hastened to prescribe it for his wife. It worked like magic in her case; she was soon well of the trouble and thoroughly restored to health. The manufacturing plant is at 1023 Cincinnati, Ohio. In New York it may be had. wholesale or retail, at Dr. Eisenbud & Co., 478 Lenox Avenue. Drug stores and agents may secure it there. Many testimonials from those who have benefitted by Walker's Dyspepsia Compound attest its value. Last year it cured thousands of persons. Owed $6,000 worth of the preparation having been sold last year, the second year after being placed on the market. Dr. Walker has also been very successful in real estate operations and is worth $40,000 of property values in Cincinnati. Dr. Walker has two daughters: Helen C., who is an accomplished musician, and Bertha A. His estimable wife is the only sister of Mr. E. C. Brown, the successful banker and real estate operator of Philadelphia. Dr. Walker may easily and safely be classed among successful Patent Medicine Men. Irvington-on-Russon. I have used Dr. Walker's Dyspnea Carpound and give it my unqualified entertainment. It is indeed a wonder. August 17, 1918 It gave my wife immediate relief It is good. I recommend it. REV. W. W. BROWN. Montgomery, Ala. I cheerfully recommend Dr. Walker's Dyspepsia Compound as the best I have ever used. REV. A. J. STOKES, D.D. Treas. National Baptist Convention June 10, 1917. To Whom It May Convey. This is to certify that I have been suffering with indigestion for five years and nothing has done me any good until I got a bottle of Dr. Walker's indigestion medicine. I got instant relief and highly recommend it to any suffering with indigestion. MRS. DORA RUSSELL, (Wife of S. M. Russell, M. D.), 70 Henry St., Atlanta, Ga. Helena, Ark., June 8, 1917. I have used Dr. Walker's Dyspepsia Compound in my family and it gave almost instant relief. REV. E. C. MORRIS, Pres. National Baptist Church. Augusta, Ga., June 21, 1917. I have used with fine effect Dr. Walker's Dyspepsia Compound and cheerfully recommend it to any one suffering from indigestion. REV. C. T. WALKER, D.D. Agents,wanted in every community. If you are not cured after a fair trial your money will be refunded. Adult RAHWAY, N. L RAHWAY, N. J—Mrs. Amanda Thomas, daughter and son, Miss Estella and James, of 195 Maple avenue, entertained Mrs. Theodore Thomas of New York City, Miss Victoria Calvert of Montclair and Miss Jane Smith of Red Bank at dinner last Sunday. The Rev. P. D. James preached a remarkable sermon at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday morning. Among those visiting in our city last Sunday were Mrs. Henry Walker and daughter of Augusta, Ga., and Mrs. Robert Morgan and son of New York City. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Archer, 280 Main Street. Private Howard Van Netta of Camp Upton and Private Nathaniel Benjamin of Camp Dix were home visiting relatives and friends last Sunday. Both are in the best of health. Lieutenant Joseph E. Brown, wife and daughter Anna Mae of Keystone, W. Va., and William S. Maize, 228 Maple avenue, were highly entertained at dinner last Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and family, 240 Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Maize, son William, Mrs. Sylvia Harris and the Misses Josephine Pollock and Florence Gibson attended the Women's Day services at the Second Baptist Church, Metuchen, N. J. Mrs. William Hammond and daughters Jane and Pauline of Central avenue are visiting for a few days in Asbury Park, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Gale, 199 Maple avenue, are entertaining Mrs. Carter and daughters Marie and Anna of New York for several days. Miss Regina Brinkley, 94 West Milton avenue, has gone to Belmar for a few days. Mrs. Alfred Wright, 208 Maple avenue is visiting her sister, Mrs. Alfred Davis of Southampton, L. I. Miss Louise Gibson of Philadelphia, daughter of John Gibson, St. Georges avenue, is visiting in this city. The Misses Ella, Harriet and Olivia Edgar, who have been visiting friends and relatives here, returned to their home in New York City last Sunday. Wesley Bond, a colored boy aged 12 years, of Dock street, was rescued from drowning in the Rahway river Friday by R. C. 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C., and by Master Futterer of Brooklyn, Wm. E. Townsend, Church Clerk, also made a few remarks. Mrs. C. Prattis, president of the Lyceum, presided. The Emmanuel Fellowship Society held an inspiring service at 7 p.m., with Wm. E. Townsend and Mrs. M. Shaw in charge. At 7.45 p.m. the Rev. Watts preached from St. John iii. The Sunflower Circle served the dinner during the day, and Mrs. Sarah Vessels presented $5 to the trustees from the proceeds. The Rev. R. C. Smith of Brooklyn, was present and assisted in the services. The meeting of the Missionary Society on last Tuesday night was well attended. A discussion on the "Lord's Prayer" was conducted by Mrs. Bolden and participated in by the pastor and members present, after which a delightful collation was served by Miss Irenia Williams. ST. BENEDICT'S CHURCH St. Benedict's parish school for the minor branches will be reopened on Monday, September 9. The registration of the children will be held on September 4, 5, and 6 in the Hall, 343-344 West 53d street. The sessions of the Sunday School will be resumed on Sunday, September 15, at two o'clock P. M. The Holy Name Society will hold its special three monthly meeting on Thursday, September 12, at eight-thirty. RUSH MEMORIAL The pastor, Dr. Crooke, returned to the city last Friday and on Sunday preached both morning and evening. Bishop Kyle, who was scheduled to preach in the morning did not arrive. At all events, both services were in keeping with those carried on always as Rush. At the close of the morning service, the pastor had members meeting and discussed plans for the fall rally. It was considered to have been one of the most productive meetings held recently, every member showing a willingness to lend his effort to the cause. Both pastor, trustees and members are out to raise not less than $1,500. Already the choir, under Prof. Lester, has played as their quota. 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