New York Age
Saturday, May 24, 1919
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Threaten to Remove Officials as Result of Lynchings CHARGE AMERICAN LEGION SIDE-STEPPED RACE ISSUE
Threaten
CHARGE
Veterans of Fo
in Open Letter
Placated Sou
Charging that the American
stepped the issue giving the color
full recognition, the Veterans of
existence nineteen years, in an open
invitation to join the organiza
equality.
Charging that the American Legion in caucus at St. Louis side-stepped the issue giving the colored soldier serving in the world war full recognition, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, which has been in existence nineteen years, in an open letter extends all colored soldiers an invitation to join the organization and be received on terms of equality.
The invitation, which is made through W. W. Ward, national aide-de-camp, is follows:
How do the colored veterans of the old 367th (the "Buffaloes") see the treatment they received at St. Louis at the hands of the so-called American Legion?
C. Jimmy Moss "Buffaloes" and C. Hayward's "Hell Fighters" are not enough to associate with the men were going to organize 4,000,000 veterans of all ranks into one big organization that would run the country.
They were good enough to stand off of death and mutilation and thirst, cold and gas in line; but only good enough to be segregated when it comes to forming a big organization.
In New Orleans there is James M. Brown Post; in Pittsburgh, Sergt. William H. Carney Post, which at our annual encampment parade won the silver cup for the best looking post in line; in Philadelphia there is Lieut. Shipp Post; in Albany, Major Lorillard Spencer Post; in Buffalo, Joan of Arc Post and in Jersey City, a strong new
The bare suggestion that the colored veterans were not wanted (no matter what was done afterward to tone it down) was nothing more or less than an insult to the whole colored race in America. The colored soldiers were right to go over the top and the heavy work in the but that's right where ended, according to Louis caucus, who more of placating the teen years there has a real veteran organi- welcomes the colored sol- does not segregate them conventions, but treats
Has More Than Dozen Colored Hosts.
Hayward Denote
of Mob Law
If that report is true all the
bonds and the quicker we get rid
of declared Col. William Haywar
April 15, against lynching at
Pacific County Committee.
Hayward Denounces Reign of Mob Law in the South
If that report is true all the Huns are not in Germany by any means, and the quicker we get rid of those here the better we will declare Col. William Hayward while speaking Thursday even April 15, against lynching at the monthly meeting of the Republican County Committee.
Col. Hayward, who was aroused reading in the papers that a colored man had been lynched in Durant, sent an insulting letter to a woman, continued: "I thought occurred to me that in the sacrifices the Negro soldier this war to make the world democracy it might not be able to make the United States safe democracy."
Col. Hayward had not intended to Negro question, he said, but ordered it one of the most serious country. The French, with whom he went was brigaded, he declared, "of whether a man's heart or black than they did as to it was with shame that he to acknowledge it was not reached the French that they living that a black boy could much from a wound as a work at the mill."
WHITE BOY ASSAULTS GIRL; TRY TO KEEP CRIME SECRET
(Special to The New York Act)
LACKENS, S. C.—The following article appeared in the Laurensville Herald of May 9, briefly and somewhat reluctantly telling of the criminal assault made on a thirteen-year-old girl by Dwight F. Coggins, a nineteen-year-old white boy.
"Dwight F. Coggins, who says he is only nineteen years of age, is at the County Jail accused of a capital offense against a thirteen-year-old girl of Clinton. The alleged assault was committed Monday morning while the members of the girl's family wrote at work at the mill.
BALTIMORE HAS TWO
CITY COUNCILMEN
and to THE NEW YORK AGE)
Mr. For the first time in
Baltimore has two colored
City Council. They are Wil-
gerald, who was elected to
at of the late Harry S. Cum-
the Seventeenth Ward, and
McGunn, who was elected
to the Seventeenth Ward by eighteen
expected that Mayor-elect W. F.
will recognize colored men in
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the auxiliaries, some of them established early in the life of our organization. Formed nineteen years ago and limited to men who have actually served in a campaign outside the limits of the United States, the V. F. W. early attracted the favorable attention of the men of the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry; and they have been with us as comrades ever since.
"In New Orleans there is James M. Brown Post; in Pittsburgh, Sergt. William H. Carney Post, which at our annual encampment parade won the silver cup for the best looking post in line; in Philadelphia there is Lieut. Shipp Post; in Albany, Major Lorillard Spencer Post; in Buffalo, Joan of Arc Post and in Jersey City a strong new post is being organized.
"At our annual encampments and other gatherings our colored comrades are treated exactly as the whites. Their delegates are seated, participate in the deliberations and vote equally. Many colored veterans are on our national staff and are treated as real comrades, not as vote getters.
"Colored veterans, there is the evidence. What outfit will you join? The one that talks of segregating you or freezing you out altogether, or the one that gives you the right hand of comradeship and proposes to stand by you as it does with its white members? It up to you, remembering that actions speak louder than words.
You are invited to look into the nineteen years' record of the V. F. W. Our national headquarters are at 32 Union Square. Write or call upon W. W. Ward there or drop a line to Sergi. Claude Hall, late of the old 15th, at the Carlton Avenue branch of the Y. M. C. A. in Brooklyn."
Bounces Reign law in the South
The Huns are not in Germany by any rid of those here the better we will ward while speaking Thursday even at the monthly meeting of the Re-
WHITE BOY ASSAULTS GIRL;
TRY TO KEEP CRIME SECRET
LAURENS, S. C. The following article appeared in the Laureens-will Herald of May 9, briefly and somewhat reluctantly telling of the criminal assault made on a thirteen-year-old girl by Dwight E. Coggins, a nineteen-year-old white boy. "Dwight E. Coggins, who says he is only nineteen years of age, is at the County Jail accused of a capital offense against a thirteen-year-old girl of Clinton. The alleged assault was committed Monday morning while the members of the girl's family were at work at the mill. "At first Coggins is said to have pretended that he did not understand why he was being arrested, but when told pointedly by the officer he had nothing more to say on the subject. Wednesday morning, the lad was brought to Laurens and he will probably remain in jail until the June term of court." The article did not carry "scare" headlines and there was nothing in it to inflame the public as would have been the case had the culprit been a Negro.
The white people of Clinton, S.C. did everything to keep the crime a secret.
NEW YORK, N. Y., SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1919.
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Men of a colored unit receiving the Distinguished Service Cross at Finisterre, France; Major General Eli Helmick is decorating the men; Admiral Moreau of the French Navy seen just behind the General.
Men of a colored unit receiving the Distinguished Service Cross at Finisterre, France; Major General Eli Helmick is decorating the men; Admiral Moreau of the French Navy seen just behind the General.
TO HONOR WORKER
Magistrate Norman J. Marsh suspended business in the Women's Court Monday to cioigize Mrs. Adelphia Holmes, a social worker who died Sunday at the Lincoln Hospital after a short illness. Addresses were made by Magistrates Marsh' and W. Bruce Cobb, and expressions of sympathy from Magistrates Peter T. Barlow and John E. McGeehan.
Others to pay tribute to Mrs. Holmes were Fred R. Moore, J. Frank Wheaton, James H. Hubert, J H. Anderson, Miss Eva D. Bowles, Mrs. Lavina Pease and Mrs. John Glenn.
Mrs. Holmes, who lived at 137 West 141st street, was a worker for the Church Mission of Help, and she had made many friends in the Women's Night Court, where she appeared in the interest of young women of her race. Funeral services were held Tuesday. She is survived by a husband Lieutenant Holmes.
In his address, Judge Marsh said, "Before we take up the business of the court it is the duty of the court to announce the death of Mrs. Adelphia Holmes. For a long time she had been faithful in her attendance on the sessions of the Night Court for Women, as a representative of the Church Mission of Help. You all knew her. She had endearled herself to the Magistrates who sit in this court, to all the officers and friends of the court, and to the policemen whose duties bring them here. She had done this by her gentleness, by her never-failing kindness and courtesy, and by her willingness to do anything which she was asked to do.
"There was no place too remote for her to visit. There was no tenement house stairway too steep and long for her to climb, if at the end of the journey there lay a chance to speak a kind word or to do a useful or charitable act for some one less fortunate than herself.
"We shall all miss her, that, goes without saying. She was one of that race group of people who constitute the salt of the earth, people who love work for its own sake. She was never idle. She was anxious to be useful. She desired to do good. She had a proper love of her own race. She took pride in the achievements of the wisest and best people of her own race. Above and beyond all that, she was a fine American woman. She wanted to be known as an American. She thought as an American; and the
STAGE CELEBRATION AT MEMPHIS
Memphis, Tenn.—What is perhaps one of the most far-reaching civic movements ever started by any community of colored people in his country began, May 19, when the great Centenary Celebration pened to welcome the thousands of colored people who have been invited here to take part in the festivities.
This celebration is a part of a program which begins a new era of civic development and is being conducted by leading colored men and women composing the Central Civic League, an organization working for civic justice and the general welfare of colored people. The League has just conducted a campaign to raise $50,000 for welfare work among colored people and has fully established itself as a general clearing house for colored activities. It has the endorsement of the International Ministerial Union, the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs and The Memphis Chamber of Commerce. The personnel of its Executive Board consists of the Executive Board consists of Wayne Wilkinson, member of the Executive Board of the N. A. A. C. P. president; Hon. Wm. H. Foote, commission lawyer, vice-president; T. J. Johnson, Principal Woodstock Training School, secretary; T. H. Hayes, one of the most successful business men in the country, treasurer; B. M. Rooody, cashier, Solvent Savings Bank and Trust Co., H. C. Shepherd, successful business man; Alonzo Locke and John Fillan, industrial leaders. William N. Jones, well known social worker and Urban League secretary and R. S. Brown, Director Plymouth Community House.
CIRCLE DAY OBSERVED IN LOCAL CHURCHES
Representatives of the Circle for Negro War Relief, Inc., told about the work at the organization Sunday, May 18, in the churches of Greater New York and Jersey City, reaching the car of hundreds of people who were heretofore ignorant of the existence of the Circle. Only the splendid and generous cooperation of the ministers made this possible.
It was fitting that a Circle Day should be held in the churches for the work of this organization is closely allied to a very important phase of church work. In recent years the church has felt that in addition to its spiritual obligation to the community it has a very strong and compelling social responsibility. It is feeling, because this is the teaching of Jesus Christ, that practical, tangible, effective service is the proof of Christianity and it is giving this service in its institutional churches, in its social settlement houses, in its educational work. In this service the Circle is going hand in hand with the church and with
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BARRED FROM TRACK MEET BY ANNAPOLIS
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Although colored Americans help maintain Annapolis, this Government school and its students continue to draw the color line, which was made evident recently at the track meet between the University of Pennsylvania and Annapolis. The navy athletes refused to appear if William N. Cunningham, a track runner, took part.
Not until time arrived for the meet to start did the navy make known its intentions to discriminate, then the coach stated that Annapolis was made up chiefly of Southerners and would not compete against Pennsylvania unless Cunningham was eliminated.
The meet was delayed thirty minutes while the coaches discussed the subject. The majority of members on the Pennsylvania team favored calling the meet off, but there were some weak knee athletes who were willing to cater to the prejudices of Southerners.
Coach Robertson Lawson, who is well known about New York, is being somely scored for not standing up for principle. Cammings is captain of the Pennsylvania cross-country team, a "I" map and has represented the university in all the leading college meets in the country.
PREDICT SUCCESS IN 1920.
Dr. Sumner H. Furniss, the colored member of the Indianapolis City Council, and the Hon. William Copeland, at one time a member of the Ohio Legislature, were recent visitors at The Age and both predicted a big victory for the Republicans in 1920, provided the Republican leaders played practical politics.
Dr. Sumner has nothing but praise for the present Mayor of Indianapolis, who is said to be giving the Negro a square deal.
Best Edited—Best Known. ult of Ly PED RAC Louisianans Acts of Law Foiled at Ho
Louisianans Accused Over Acts of Lawlessness--Mob Foiled at Hospital by Nurses
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE)
Monroe, La.—Citizens of M series of crimes and sensational teen months, culminating recent Sanitarium by a masked mob ben frustration of the mob's plans by subsequent holding up of a pass Negro by an armed crowd.
Monroe, La.—Citizens of Monroe are greatly aroused over a series of crimes and sensational events in this section within fourteen months, culminating recently in a night raid on St. Francis Sanitarium by a masked mob bent on lynching a Negro patient, the frustration of the mob's plans by two nurses in the hospital, and the subsequent holding up of a passenger train and the lynching of the Negro by an armed crowd.
As a result of the disclosures, reports and rumors, the people of this city are making stern and emphatic demands for law enforcement. This demand is being made in a way that is notice to the public officials that they must perform their duty and a warning to lawbreakers that a repetition of the crimes and events that have stained the record of Onachita Parish will not be tolerated.
Many of the best citizens of the parish have made it clear, by their words and actions, that if the peace officers of this city and parish fail in their duty hereafter, ways and means will be found to throw them out of office and men who will enforce the law will be put in their places.
The affair that aroused public indignation to the boiling point was on the night of April 28, when a masked mob entered the colored ward of St. Francis' Sanitarium, the only hospital in Monroe, in the heart of the city, and demanded George Bolden, a Negro patient, who was accused of writing an insulting note to a white woman.
diet, "death at the hands of unknown partners."
Nurse issue Statement.
Then came the aftermath. The invasion of the hospital by the mob and the failure of the police and peace officers to give proper protection aroused great indignation among the people of Monroe. The nurses at St. Francis Sanitarium gave out the following signed statement:
"Monroe, La. May 1.
"It was with great surprise and indignation that we read the account given in yesterday's News-Star of the raid on a mob composed of masked men on a ward in St. Francis' Sanitarium, where a number of critically ill patients were confined at the time. The mob entered the colored ward Monday night at 5 o'clock and demanded George Bolden of two nurses, who were in the ware unprotected, and as they could not recognize their victim they attacked the
Bolden had been shot by a mob and left for dead. His relatives and friends found that he had been wounded and carried him to the hospital, where one of his legs was amputated;
When the mob entered the colored ward two nurses were on duty. The ward was filled with colored patients at the time, some of whom were critically ill, one having just undergone an operation.
The mob demanded that the nurses turn Bolden over to them, and when the nurses refused they went among the patients searching for him. They seized another colored patient who had just undergone an operation, but discovered their mistake and left him. He died from shock the following night.
The two nurses made a brave stand and called the police, which action had the effect of frightening the mob. The police responded a half hour late, giving the mob time to escape. One of the policemen left a pistol with a nurse and the nurses were told by the police if the mob returned to surrender Bolden to them.
Within an hour the mob returned to the santarium and again demanded Bolden. This time the crowd met a reception it was not looking for. The two nurses had been reinforced by other nurses from the white wards and the women served notice on the mob that they could not enter the colored ward. Members of the mob attempted to force their way into the hospital, where one of the nurses fired a shot into the air, while another nurse served one of the leaders of the party, torse the mask from his face and recognized him. The nurses held the man, while the other members of the mob beat a hasty retreat.
Mob Member "Escapes."
The police again were called, and when they arrived the man who was seized by the nurses was turned over to them. The police carried him into the street, where he was permitted to "escape."
No charge had been preferred against Bolden, and he was not under arrest. After the nurses had refused to surrender Bolden and had beaten off the mash for the second time. Bolden was removed to the jail for safe keeping.
The next afternoon he was turned over to his wife, who was advised to take him to a hospital in Shreveport for treatment. Mrs. Bolden had her husband placed on a stretcher and he was put in the baggage car of the westbound Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific train which left Montroe at 2:15 p.m.
The mob boarded the train also, and as the train neared Chemiere, a station about eight miles west of Montroe, one of their number pulled the bell cord, giving the engineer a signal to stop. As the train slowed down the mob rushed into the baggage car and threw the Negro off. Other members of the mob had been in waiting and joined the crowd that got off the train. Bolden's body literally was riddled with bullets. Later that afternoon the coroner held an inquest and returned the usual ver-
Some Critically Ill.
ynchings CE ISSUE Accused Over Wlessness--Mob Hospital by Nurses
Monroe are greatly aroused over real events in this section within four- ment in a night raid on St. Francis ment on lynching a Negro patient, the ly two nurses in the hospital, and the passenger train and the lynching of the acts re dict, "death at the hands of unknown or parties."
Nurses Issue Statement.
Then came the aftermath. The invasion of the hospital by the mob and the failure of the police and peace officers to give proper protection aroused great indignation among the people on Monroe. The nurses at St. Francis Sanitarium gave out the following signed statement:
"Monroe, la., May 1.
"It was with great surprise and indignation that we read the account given in yesterday's News-Star of the raid on a mob composed of masked men on a ward in St. Francis' Sanitarium, where a number of critically ill patients were confined at the time. The mob entered the colored ward Monday night at 9 o'clock and demanded George Bolden of two nurses, who were in the warde unprotected, and as they could not recognize their victim they attacked the wrong man, who had been operated on, and who died from shock the following night.
"The police were called and only staved a few minutes, leaving a pistol with the nurse. In an hour the attack was repeated and were held off by several nurses, the nurse with the pistol daring them to enter. The mob register for a few minutes, then ran. One shot was fired in the air by the nurse. On man was caught, who was recognized and was thought to be a friend of the hospital. He was turned over to the police, who said he 'escaped' when he got to the corner."
"The police were called while the mob was at the sanitarium and responded one-half hour late. They then remained at the hospital until 12 o'clock, when the Negro was removed to the jail. The sheriff and deputy sheriff came at 12 o'clock.
"The hospital was continuous watched by strange men, who helped to form the mob, until 12 o'clock after.
"The sanitarium was not trying to uphold the Negro, because if the crime they said he did was true, he needed to be punished. While a patient is in the hospital he must be protected and also the reputation of the hospital.
"We think it a disgrace to Monro for a mob to come to the sanitarium to carry out their vengeance, and to scar the nurses and patients, when the easily could have waited until the patient was carried home.
"The nurses were fold by the police if the mob came again not to offer an resistance. They also wanted to take the Negro to the jail while the mob was still around the sanitarium, but the nurses refused to let him go.
"It certainly seems strange that the man who was caught could be held by ladies, but made his escape from the officers.
"The NURSES."
Speaking editorially on "The Monroe Lynching" the New Orleans Times Phragmose said in part:
"Mobs have been guilty of many our rages and attrocities in the heat of their search for blood, but never that we can remember have they invaded hospitals to drag out wounded patients to lynch them. It is one of the worst charges made against the Germans that, in the heat of war, they refused to recognize the sinacity of hospitals and attacker and bombed them, and nothing did more to arouse the sentiment of the civilized world against German terrorism that this cruelty and barbarism. The assault on the sanitarium at Monroe must not go unpunished. Mob rule in Louisiana must end now. Policemen and sheriff who fail to protect hospitals and prisoners should be treated as members of the mob."
NURSES TO MEET IN BOSTON.
The twelfth annual convention of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses will be held in Boston Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday August 19, 20, 21 and 22. All members are requested to attend and all nurses cordially invited. Mra. Adah B. Thoms is president and Miss Petra F. Piar corresponding secretary.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
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Scott Asks DuBois for _-
wae =k
_. Bill of Particulars
Special.Assistant to Secretary of War Is
sues Statement Defending His Record.
. and Points Out Some of the Things
. He Has Done for Colored Soldiers’
~ Over Here and “OverThere.” _.-
. (Special! to Tak Naw Your As) a
Washington, D, C.—The iollowing statement has been given out
by Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, in
answer to charges made by Dr. \W. E. B. DuBois relative to the man-
ner in which Mr. Scott has been luoking after the welfare of colored
troops overseas: ‘ .
tions as propounded and sent around te
the colored newspapers through his ad:
vance sheets. Apparently he seeks tc
discredit one who, according to his own
* testimony, has been laboring in the War
Department ‘under very difficult circum:
stances and who has never failed during
the war to take a firm stand for the
“fights i Negro soldiers at home and
overseas. In the first place? 1 do not
recoxuize the usurped right of Dr. Du-
Bois tw call ine to account, or as the
man ‘ts Whom 1 must give an account
of my stewardship, 1 am willing to
leave ty that loyal, unbiased and sane
jury st twelve million colored Ameri-
cans, whose interests I have endeavored
oyuresent in the War Department,
the SAsict as to whether or not 1 have
Jone my full duty. [am now preparing
an account of my stewardship which
Will he presented to thar jury at the
right time and in the proper way.
“Inn the representatave capacity 1 have
heen serving durmg the war [ neces-
sarily welcomed the loyal and unseffish
co-wperation of all coluréd. Americans,
wheter of the fadwal or conservative
type. iett again quoting the words of Dr.
Dulles, my assecration with him during
the wal has been af the cost of sus
ficion and criticiem, ior 1 have been
repeatedly warned that he is neither un
selts. ner simeere
“troy rather amusing, however, to
cent! ay pages 7 and & of the same issue
Mofie trias, wheren Dr. Dubois as-
sume. the seli-appointed task ef insina-
ating tes alleged neglect or failure to
fo Cerin things or ‘everstiing, am the
trticle headed My Mission he says: 1
went te Paris. 1 * What did de when
ger chere? Virst, there sere certain
thinas tat [dit not de * © But it
lid not, follow that heeause J could not
jo everthing [ could de nothing.
How Complaints Were Handled,
“Now, it was preesely the same when
' came to Washington and began te
abor ‘under very difficult crreumstanees’
as Dr Dalles states ity in the War
Department. There were certain things
hat 1 det net de amd f seun found that
veut nt ds everyting, bur there f
vere Sather ut anportant things],
ould aed nd ts ter the benetit off,
Nes. sofdiers gt cattph, at been asf
vent ves OOF comese. pe sane:
were tow lb ask or expert a muir hold-
No. cdontual position ina great
erie tad ie xeverninest to revea! f,
gi prt offer) cand eomtatental
niereuyt ow Bat oas prot ad the fact
hat qe farts comecomme Negra sel:
fers ssrtonas reported tyme by Negrads
fiver Npare elsapeins, and Neg
deci Anmeracer Ghats dad ese a
ened «tet atte Mateds. D sccbanee a
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un. Liew fettets exper s apnrecration
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Qe ees tiee way ot waieh Pave teher
jared alle dat crete amplainte
MB remem ork ear Amerioatt
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cl ae he Neg teens Stara te
we Nimericets Pu etiesers barces
meet whet § fioeltecortefere ant
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midstion.. or Tend fips! a
“Invarder that tic exaet facts sucht
> secured regarding colored solders
verseas at will be reealled that it was
pon the recommendation of the Negro.
ditor ' Conference, held ia Waosiitg |
mn, D.C. Tune, 118. whieh ‘recom |
endation, was pressed by me, Ralph] >
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ae
To
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mittee on public information to rendet
this service. Mr. Tyler .constantly
called to the attention of the War De-
partment, through me, certain Condi-
tions; and in each and every case these
complaints. were brought to the atten-
tion of the proper officials of the War
Department.
“My files evidence the fact that Dr.
DuBois wrote me repeatedly calling to
my attention complaint after com-
plaint concerning wrongs, grievances,
«hscriminations, etc, alleged to exist
anong Negro soldiers in various camps
here in America. He was informed time
aiter ime with reference to the investi-
Kations which followed as a result of
those complaiats, and expressed in writ-
ing his satisfaction with the action taken
i Tollowing up such complaints. Having
gone on his mission to France December
1, 1918, why did he wait five months
until the May, 1Y19, issue of The Crisse,
to mention to me any overseas com-
plaints? 1 fear that the animating im-
pulse hack ai his present inquiries has
not as vet been altogether thsclosed to
the puble.
~An oid and familiar saying, “When
ietky can't use you they then “knock”
tou comes te my mind, Dr, DuBois
knows, and his iriendy know, and the
record proves, that ae far back as two
Hays before "the meeting of the Negro
Edztors’ Conference, which T called here
in Washington, June, 1918, he was seek-
nag my personal gond offices that he
might realize personal aspirations. He
hrowe that 1 did everything 1 could to
hel him secure that much coveted com-
mission in the army, which he so eagerly
Init vainly sought. He alw knows, 3s
the record will show when necessity
arises, that there were other occasions
ass when De Dultoiy probably felt I
might be used for ‘pulling chestnuts out
ithe fire’ for him.
Personal Testimony As to Service
Rendered Colored Americans
Overseas.
Winle an the very nature of the case
twas inpossible for me or anybody
te, during the war, to know-evers thing
Nat wats RONG On among Nexto sole
tre or even white soldiers in France,
et my elionts te frandle’ specitic
raylait. thar Game te my notes and
sk after the welfare of Negro troops
neraily, it iy gratitying ty have ree
coed frum Negro soitiers, Negros off
tse Negro chaplains aed VOM CLA
Fetanies overseas, mummers letters on
carder of the dew partialy grote
Siw:
Han. Emmett J. Scott, i
Special Assistant to the Sccre-
tary of War: ’
+ "= No one can better ap-
Preciate your etforts than we. the |.
colored men of the AA. &. F.. who | :
have aufferea and Iabored under |;
Unfavorable conditions on the bat- |
Urfisida of France. :
M.S. COLEMAN. "
Co. &, 806 Plonee- inf, |
American Expeditionary Forces. | »
France, October 22, 1919. |
My Dear Mr, Scott: 2
* * TF have just had time to *
finish thia note to you. Weare not | §
without our difficulties, but the | «
men and officers are hitting the,
line hard. Much has transpired to |S
Prove that you aro on the job to |?
our satisfaction over here. i
+ Yours very truly. >
‘Signed EDW. L. SYNDER. ™
Y. M,C. A. Sncretary, - |?
Headquarters 265th Inf. ALP. O., | -
766, France. a
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ticulars) setts SN. OEE [reins Oo MN meted ME 8) Tlagsring ites, "wal held Ted
National Aseciation for the Ad- -
vancement of Colored People.
“I would rather have the testisgony’ of
These xentlemen whe know the Tacts
concerning my efforts in behalf of Negéa
soldiers overseas, some of whom actually
served ‘over there,’. than to be at all
perturbed by or to treat other than with
appropriate contenipt the insinuating re-
marks, printed and spoken, of a self-
centered, self-sceking, unfair critic—the
main drift of whose life has been to
try to ‘tear down’ and to destroy what
other men have sought to, build up for
the honar and welfare of their country
and their race. Discredited himself by
4 large portion of the Negro press of
the country, he now seeks to discredit
others, Surely ‘misery likes company,’
but in the desperate effort of Dr. Du-
Bois to rehabilitate himself ia the ees
of the Negro world, after the severe,
drubbing he has received in the Negro
public press and’ otherwise, it. might be
well for him to know that if he is try-
ing to ‘come back,” and again pose as an
ardent defender of the racé, he shalt
not do so at my expense. I am fully
prepared for any further onslaught he:
may make.
What the Recerd Shows.
“My record in the Wor Department
speaks for itself. 1 am not ashamed of
it. { have mo excuses or apologies to
make.. True it is, ‘I could not do every-
thing,” as he confesses for himself, yet
1 challenge any man to show wherein
I have failed to perform my whole duty.
While no one expected or could expect
that a civilian offcial in the War De-|
partment’ could altogether control every
untoward cident or harsh or untact-
ful handling of soldiers overseas, it was
always expected at Ieast (andi have so
interpreted it as my duty) that such ao
oficial should go forward in the matter
of presenting the complaints and griev-
ances of Such men when brought to his
attention, and should do all in his power
jo cause a thorough imvestigation and
sting about, if possible, prompt and
wuitable remedy.
“The following recommendations,
mong others, Have beem brought to the
tention of the War Department by me
nd urged as offering an_ opportunity
or better morale among Negro officers
nid suldiers overseas: :
“L. That the Negro -soldiers of |
the labor and engineer units be given |
the same opportunity for promotion
and advancement as are given the |.
white soldiers, ;
“2. ‘That all Negro laboring units |
be given Negro non-commissioned
ulticet 4
“3. That all Negro units be sup- |)
plied with Negro chaplains, !
“4. That military police be se- |
lected from the Negro. soldiers as | {
well as from white soldiers. ;
“3. Also a change in the mattgr |}
«i drilling the men on Sunday with-
wut special permission from com- {
maading officers. :
“0, That trials by summary court |!
martial in the case of these particue |?
lar units be discontinued. The non- |!
control of social questions outside | °
of camp limits unless requested by |
the French authorities. This par- |
ticular order referred to a certain |)
‘tfert which had been made to com-
nut the military officials to the solu |"
tion of social and other questions | yy
Retomilitary in nature. v
“7. That racial discrimivation. |p
atime American soldiers oth at
home and overseas be in no way i
comtenanced by the War Depart |].
ment. i
“8. That promotions of colored |.
Mfficerc an combat umts he made as |"
sch promotions be earned, ete i
allenges DuBois to Present “Bill of
Particulars.” a
£ chaiienge Re, DuRoks to thos in| Cs
L of the numerous memoranda I have| !
itler, or among the numerous public | ec
resiet | have delivered in all parts] N
this cowntry. reithout a pemny's| bu
roe te any one whe came te hear my |i
ssaye concerning the interests of |
aro soldiers and civilians, any line or| ev
nuraph that falls short of a firm de-| M
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mand for justice and foi play. An
now, having specifically indicated a fer
of my efforts and activities in the -Wa
Department with reference to dveries
complaints, 1, too, shall publicly ask
few questions : i «
“1. Inasmuch as ‘Dr. DuBois Jeft
for Erance December 1, 1948 and
waited practically five months (May
issue of The Crisis) before becom-
ing indignant about the treatment
vi Nae tre overseas, L-want to
askrif he (DuBois) knew of the
conditions complained of and moni-
festly thought T teas ino position 10
have those wrongs corrected, why in
the name of Justice and igh
Heaven did he not bring them di-
rectly to my attention? 7
“2. How many of such overseas
complaints did he bring to my atten
“tion as he easily could have done as
a ‘correspondent’ and as Ralph W.
Tyler, accredited war correspondent;
actaally did?
“3. What did he himself do to
help the situation overseas and to
have the ‘wrongs corrected? Is it
not a fact that when the opportunity
was offered for him to counsel with
colored officers in group that he re-
fused to do so, preferring to be ina
position to criticise later rather than
to be ‘a present help in time of-trou-
die?’ If he did not wish to report
the grievances of colored soldiers
to. me personally as being beneath
his dignity, did he not have access
to every regimental and divisional
headquarters in France the same as
other ‘correspondents ?”
“4. Did he make any effort while
in-France to have the injustices
complained of ameliorated, or did he
await his return to America, 3,000
miles away from France, to pro-
test?
“I cHillenge him to cite specifically
shat overseas complaints among Negro
roops he ever brought directly to my
ttention or to the attention of my offce,
here, according to his own testimony,
uch “complaints should have been
rought and pressed for correction.
“I CALL FOR HIS ‘BILL OF PAR-
ICULARS! | eagerly await his reply."
CIRCLE DAY OBSERVED
IN LOCAL CHURCHES
iCabinaed Wen We baasG
every other agency for uplift. Clean
healthy bodies and properly trained
minds are, after all, the first requisites
fur moral or spiritual uplift, These the
Cirele aspires to insure as far as possi-
ble among our race by means of day
nurseries, proper hospital accommoda-
tion and ‘stimulation of interest among
returning’ soldiers.
The churches before which the work
was presented were: Abyssinian Bap-
tist, the Rev. A. C. Powell, pastor;
Mother Zion, the Kev. J. W. Brown,
stor; Metropolitan Tabernacle, the
Rev. W. W. Brown, pastor; Emmanuel
Baptist, the Rev, K. M. Bolden, pastor;
Bethel A.M, Evghe Rev. . Ro Cooper,
pastor; Mt, Olivét Baptist, the Rey W.
BP. Hayes, pastor; St.- James’ Presby-
terian, Dr. Frank M. Hyder, pastor; St.
Mark's ME, the Rev. W. H. Brooks,
pastor. In Brooklyn: Concord Baptist.
ure Kev. W. M. Moss, pastor; Clare-
mont Ave, Baptist, the Rev. Kimball L,
Warren, pastor; Bethel AJM. 1, the
Rev, Cb, Warren, pastor; Bridge St.
AL MOE. the Rey. W. Spencer Car-
penter, pastor, In Jersey City the speak-
ers were: Dr. EP. Roberts, Fred R.
Moore, Mrs Lucy Henson, Miss Amanda
Webster, Mrs. Htnah Rochon Boutte,
Phikp Smith of the War Camp. Com
imunity Service, Booker T. Washington,
I. Mrs. Mabeile W. Wiliams, Mrs
Hila Barksdale Brows and Mrs. Evelyn
itarrett. In several other churches the
work will be presented at a later date.
MRS. TALBERT SAILS FOR FRANCE
Mrs, May B. Talbert of Butlalo, Pres-
ident of the National Association of
‘Colored Women, sailed Tuesday on the
bapagne for France. Mrs. Talbert re-
ceived ber passport as President of the
National Assnentien +f Colored Women
tt later zequested that it be amended
and owas accepted Myo the YM.
©. Aas a worker and will go doubt visit
every camp where the boys are located
Mr+ ‘Talbert as the accredited delegate
to the National Coune:l of Women and
Ris heen aavited te oe present at the
meeting of the Executive Connell which
meets m England in mid-summer, At
the recent Recon structim Congress held
m New York, she was unanimously
elected Directar General ai the Colored
Women of America .
FIREMEN'S BROTHERHOOD
CUTS OUT COLOR LINE
MW ASMINGTON, 1). C.-- The international
Heotherhood of Stationary Firemen and
Oilers met in convention here May 13
fo 17. There were present $00 delegates
representing forty-eight States, Canada
and México, Of the 400 delegates pres-
ent 25 were colored
W. W. Lambert of Wellsville, Ohio,
stated to your correspondent that when
they met at one of the fashionable
hotels here there was some opposition
to the colored delestes meeting with
the white delegates at this hotel, but
the'president, Timothy Healy, would not
stand for that kind of discrimination
as they were all members of the same
brotherhoud.. Some of the Southern
delegates insisted on using the word
“nigger” i: the convention. This was
objectéd to by Mr. Lambert and. the
president ordered it cut out.
The convention was held for the pur>
pose of considering a new wage schedule
to meet the high cost of living. Every
courtesy was extended the colored
members of the delegation even to their
Participation in sight-seeing tours around
the city,
Philadetphia Conference Meets.
« West Cheater, Pa--The 106th annual
neanion of the Philadelphia AM. Bi
Conference opened at Hethel Church
Thursday of thin week, Vishop John
Murat, of Maltimore, in presidins.
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sporning trem BEL Wie eesidence, 483
Hancock street, Brooklyn, the Rev.
George Fsazier Miller officiating.
‘Appropriate musical numbers were
sendered by Harry Burleigh and Mel-
‘ville Chaglton. The pallbearers were
Fred Watkins, William C. Green, Fer-
dinand Washington, William Hackley,
Dr. J.C. Anderson and Ur. Louis Bax-
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MANHATTAN Y. oe AL
| “The Making of Man.” will be the
subject of an address by Dr, H, Arthur
Booker, pastor ui St. Vault's Baptist
Church on next Sunday at the Y. M
‘CAL “Big Mecting,” which is held at
the Public Librafy, 101 West 135th street
each Sunday afternoon. at 4 p.m. The
special numbers will bet juany solo by
Miss Mary Pennington and a dramatic
reading by Miss Charlotte Junius. An-
other special feature of the meeting will
be the singing in the dark, The words
of the song will be threwn on the screen
by the aid of asctercoptwon, ‘The adl-
dress of the Rev, J. Ernest Robinson on
the “Call of the Hour” proved wery ine
teresting to those presegt, 7
The Employment Pepartment has been
pressed luring the past month for men
to fill the demands that have been made
upon them, The privileges of the Asso-
ciation are extended to all returning
soldiers and. sailts for thtee months;
this includes the Employment Depart
ment.
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL MIS- |
gaes ea:
The servers of the Washington Mein:
orial Presbyterian, Mission, 288 West
18rd’ street; were” well attended last
Sunday «There were number of out
of town visitors present There will he
three xpecial services next Sunday. A
visiting minister will occupy the pulpit
at Them. A cantata wiilhe given at
4pm. There will be special Christian
Endeaveir cervices at 730 pom. Dr
Lawtar will preach at S pom, subject
“Our Ability te Succeed" The oceayiet
is the homecoming an! twelve tribe raily
fer the tandding tir? fe entertains
ment will be given Motday evening, Mav
Ig.atR pom oat St Mark's Hall, 87 West
138th street
HEADWAITERS TO MEET
HERE ON JUNE 10
The anata, oonventit wt the National
Association of Heolquarters, whieh will
he held at the natonal healquariers, 43+
Lenox avenue, Taaday. fine 10, prom:
isee to be the farcest and most inter
esting ever field by the ortantzation
President Tos. T fee. Seeretary D.C.
Waller and Vice-President W.T. White
are putting forth aoew effort te: bring
ont a Taree represntatien inorder to
pat befure the emventie: a construc:
five program te meet aw and growing
conditions and tw cine fhe states of
the calured headwaiter, .
General Manager White is anxions
that the members adopt a scientific plan
of mutuafization in order to insure a
greater <pirit of fraternalism. He says
during the war some of the leading ho-
tels throughout the country opened their
doors to colored head and sidewaiters
owing to the scarcity of labor, and that
many of the hostelries have announced
intentions of keeping colored help. !
THE CENTRAL
"CIVIC LEAGUE
"OF MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
CELEBRATION
OF A CENTURY
Week of May 19th to 24th.
|__ Memphis is One Hundred Years Old This May. For Colored
| People this will not only be a Birthday but.a Rebirth. A Rebirth’
in, Civic Life. A Rebirth in Ideals and Aspirations. ,
COME TO. MEMPHIS FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.
Nothing that money can buy or that hospitality can offer will be
too good for you. The City Will Open Is Doors Wide and Look
After Your Comforts and Pleasures.
ALL FOR XOU =
A $50,000 Hippodrome production. Free Band Concerts and
Community Dancing. Educational and Historical Meetings. A
Carnival of Attractions and the Biggest Float and Military Parade
Ever Held by Colored People in This Country.
THE CENTRAL CIVIC.LEAGUE
WILL SPONSOR THIS CELEBRATION
This Organization Is Composed of some of the Leading Colored
Mea in Public Life in Memphis. They are Working for Complete
Ciné Justice and for the Highest Possible Development of Colored
People. . They Have the Endorsement of’ the Interdenominational
Union of Ministers ‘of Memphis, the Federation of Colored Women's
Clubs and the Memphis Chamber of Commerce. They Guarantee
the Integrity of This Celebration.
spas, ay.
Come to Memphis, ‘City of Success
With the Largest Colored Banking Institutions in the County.
With Beautiful Homes and 65,000 Prosperous Colored People. With
Wonderful Opportunities in Farming, Business, Professions and
Trades.
* * COME SEE FOR YOURSELF.
) For Further Information, Write, ~ .
_ CENTRAL CIVIC COMMITTEE
363 Beale Avenue Phones: Main 4441, New 210
Wayman Wilkerson, Chairman - R. S. Brown, Ass't Mgr.
Wm. H. Foote, Vice Chairman TT: J. Johnson, Secretary
B. M. Roddy, Campaign Mgr. __T. H. Hayes, Treasurer
William N. Jones, Director of Publicity
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Watkins, N. Y., Clinton Blankford of Elmira and Mr. Doods, were pleasant hosts in Watkins on Sunday.
News Alexander, grand officer of the K. P. called on the Beneca Valley School No. 37, also Hoddashan Court, Henry Moran and wife of Elmira, Ira Mrs. Charles Brown and Pvt. Wiffel, E. Wess motored to Watkins and were entertained at home, Clarence Howard of Elmira, N. Y., was the guest of Miss Marion station on Thursday. Miss Thema Buller-Dunleed is visiting Miss Mildred Clark.
HILLBURN. N. Y.
Hilburn, N. Y.—The pupils of Brook School will give an entertainment at the Plemen's Hall on May 23 and 24. P. M. William Barns and family of East Orange, N. J., motored to Hilburn on Sunday and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Powell of Builder avenue. Lester Vandunk has returned home with an honorable discharge from the U. S. Navy. Howard Morgan has returned home from Holy-Mess. Mrs. Bryon Gunner is still on the sick list. Mrs. Miles Dennison's mother is very sick at her home in Hilburn.
NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y.
Nacura Falls, N. Y.—J. Whitehead,
of 26 Cherry street, is lil in bed with a
snow-cold. R. Cousins, who has made
whole successful trips to France, was
the best of friends in this city before
training to his home in Pomeroy,
he expects to return to the
city.
The Court of Calanthe gave a dance at the Hippodrome on Pine street, which was well attended. Music was furnished by Levy's Jazz Orchestra, Mr. Young, of Niagara Falls, Ont., has called to Detroit because of the loss of her brother, Miss E. Pittman, who has been visiting her brother and wife in law in Detroit, has returned to home of her sister, Natalie Eastman, of the Eastern Star, to hold their annual dance at the Hippodrome Hall May 30. Mrs. Lee, of Main street, who has been very ill, is in embassing, Mrs. Saunders, of Cherry Creek, entertained many little children here in honor of the thirteenth birthday of the twins, Miss Helen and Master Samuel Sanders, on May 7. Mrs. Medora Washington, of Main street, entertained Miss E. Pittman at home on Sunday, Mrs. Sweet, of Second street, entertained the little child at her home in honor of the fifth birthday of her mother, Natalie Eastman, of Samuel Dett, of Second street, after attending the Scottish convention in New Haven, is the host of his brother, Prof. N. Dett, of Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. Wade have for Cleveland, where they will take their future home.
ELMIRA. N. Y
Dunlop, N. Y.—The Epallon Quartet
of Measures J. Armstrong, F.
Dunlop, Dussey and G. Brooks, sang
at the afternoon at the Federation
Kewanis Club. Friday
at the Park Church
At Douglass Church
at clock the sermon
Mr. Charles Tuttle
service at 8 o'clock the
the Rev. L. L. Woods,
saving the Temple. C.
Vance spent Sunday in
rests of H. Brown. De-
livered the held a package
in Temperance Hall.
C. L. Luther, J. Armstrong,
C. Tuttle, M. Parker and
M. L. Johnson. The services at Mon-
tion Hall Baptist Church were largely
attended last Sunday. The Rev. Sterl-
er, Biblical Church left Tuesday for
reference. W. Stever left Monday for
Church for an indebted stay.
What place is woman best fitted to?
will be next Sunday's subject
to J. C. Price Lycum. All are
finally invited.
OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE
AUBURN, N. Y.
Auburn, N. Y. At the A. M. E. Zion Church Prof. J. C. O. Thomas, state supervisor of Negro economic delivered services, will address before the For-Thursday night on "The Negro and Reconstruction." Private Elmer Carter responded and Prof. Lyndon-Caldwell gave several piano selections. The pupils of Prof. Caldwell will give a recital at the church May 28. The Deaconesses Board will serve supper. William Jackson Walton and Bessie McNeal were united in marriage at the Osborne Hotel Saturday evening by the Rev. P. K. Fonville, Presiding Elder Ellison, of Elmira, preached two able sermons at A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Rice, Loretta B. Kennedy and Miss Washington, of Geneva were the guests of friends on Sunday Miss Mabel Mack, of New York, who has been visiting her uncle, returned home Sunday. She was accompanied as far as Syracuse by Elmer Winslow, of Auburn. Little Lillian Stokes is slightly gaining from an attack of pneumonia. Percy Johnson was in Syracuse Sunday. Harry Johnson, of Geneva, was in the city Monday. Sergent-Major Silas Harper, who has been employed, in the city, is confined in the hospital of the Good Shepherd. Among those who attended the May ball in Geneva, the wife of Dorset daughter Edna, Mrs. Lee cecum, grown Alice Lucan, Lucy Freeman, Mildred Persons, Mr. and Mrs. W, Persons, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Harris, Harry-Nurthop, Chester Cooper, Aaron Hagley, Wheeler Carter, William Youngs and Charles Whittaker. On the return from Geneva last Friday the car driven by Chester Cooper ran into a telephone pole and two of the occupants were injured slightly and considerable damage was done to the car. Mrs. F. L. Harris had a fall Monday while shopping and cut her head.
ALBANY. N. Y
Albany, N. Y.—The drama entitled "The Queen of Sheba," rendered at Israel A. M. E. Church under the direction of the Rev. Gumbin was a decided success. The queen was ably impersonated by Miss Jennie Jackson. Mrs. Rone Molson gave a stately and dignified representation of King Solomon. The characters, twenty-two in all, received the highest commendation for the rendition of their parts. The sum of $139.75 was realized. Mrs. H. Freeman received first prize, a gold watch, for selling the largest number of tickets. Miss H. Van Houter received second prize, a beautiful green silk umbrella.
Miss Haxel Harder, a pupil in dramatic art, rendered her selection most admirably at the class rectal of Miss Moyle. Mr. and Mrs. F. Myers, of Sheridan avenue, entertained several little folks in honor of the eighth birthday of their son, Wilbur. The table was decorated with the national colors and a beautifully lighted birthday cake Miss Beatrice Van Houter entertained a few friends at afternoon tea in honor of Miss Margaret Carey of Plainfield, N.J., and Tucker, an entertained a number of friends in honor her birthday. A most enjoyable evening, was spent. The Rev. S. H. Gomba left Albany May 20 for conference. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sullivan made an auto trip to Tiffa.
Last Sunday was the closing of the conference year at Israel A. M. E. Church. The Rev. Gumbs preached morning and evening and a general report was made to the church clerk. During the year, $4,125.25 was raised by all the departments of the church The Red Cross Society, Mrs. N. Molson presiding, presented the Rev. Mr. Gumbs with a handsome suit of clothes with the sincere desire expressed for his return. E. Deyo is quite ill in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Doursey and son, Bernard, left to visit Mrs. Doursey's sister, Miss Doll, of Chinmattn. They will also visit in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. William Ball, of Sangarites, were the guests of Mrs. Carrie Leggett last Thursday. Miss Leggett has not been improving so well in the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Eddell entertained at dinner Sunday in house of Mrs. M. Green, of Elmira.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Miss Edith Oliver has returned home after spending the winter in New York, Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer has taken the cottage at I Congress street where she will contain a boarding house. The Rev. Isaiah B. Pauco of Havre de Grace, Md., and his son Hirard are the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. B. Wrookes at the Zion parsonage. Miss Virginia Johnson is seriously ill at the Saratoga Cure.
Thomas Broughton and his cousin Thomas Broughton of New York, are in the city for the Broughton-Moore wedding. Miss Mary Howard of Washington, D. C., has come to spend the summer in our city. Dallas Gurley will conduct two tailor shops here this summer, one on Congress street and one on Cherry street. Mrs. Winnie Walker was operated on at the Saratoga Hospital last Saturday morning for a wien, Martha Stephens has gone to Schenectady. Julius A. Douge is much improved in health. Mr. and "Mrs. Henry Burns have returned from ScheeNETay where they spent the winter. A playlet entitled The Heirs of Liberty" will be presented at 7 E. Zion Church on Tuesday May 27 under the auspices of the Helping Hand Society. The Rev. I. S. Peaco will preach at Zion church next Sunday evening.
Lleut. Campbell, formerly of the 368th Infantry, was a week end guest of his sister, Mrs. M. L. Wolff, 23 center street. He is at present stationed in the demobilization office at Camp Dix. After his organization has been demobilized he expects to take up the duties as military instructor at the Greeneboro M. and C. College of North Carolina. Lleut. Campbell is a grandson of the late John C. Broughton of Saratoga Springs.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
VICTORY PICNIC
Given by William Randall Lodge, No. 9973, G. U of O. F., at Thater Park Friday, May 30, 1919. Come one, come all and have a good time at the first picnic of the season. Picnic all day. Dancing and amusements. Refreshments and treats. Remember the date, May 30, 1919. Admission, 28 cents, including war tax.
JOHN O. SMITH,
DAVID DAVIS,
HENRI L. SMITH,
Committee.
Syracuse, N. Y.—Harold Ayers was in the city the past week and attended the Masonic ball Thursday. He was the guest of his sister, Mrs. James Deforest, Taylor street, Mr. and Mrs. William Boyer were hurriedly called to Philadelphia to the bedside of Mrs. Boyer's mother, who died. She was buried from her late residence, North Adler street, in that city. John Green, of Rochester, called on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones, of Walton street, last week. Edward Cook, of Ithaca, has accepted a position at George W. Pack's yard, of which his uncle, George Cook, is superintendent. Miss Lizzie Smith, of Ithaca, was in the city Thursday attending the Masonic ball. Salt City Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. W., entertained Wednesday evening a party of ladies, at which time they met Mrs. Valentine, of Cayuga Temple, of Ithaca, district deputy. She gave interesting remarks on the formation of a temple here.
Mime, Fields Voting, of New York, was in the city Sunday, the occasion being a family reunion at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bertha Marlon, 446 East Washington street. Others of the family present were Mrs. Ella Goldstone, Eugene Goldstone and Mrs. Hattie Smith, Mrs. Julius Tubes, of Grape street, has been confined to her home the past week with tonillitis, Mrs. Stewart Bell, of Watertown, is the guest of Mrs. Lillian Roberts, 216 East Washington street, Mrs. Julius Leonard has returned to this city to join her husband, after spending several weeks in New York, Miss Margie Frank, 230 East Washington street, who has been confined to her home the past week with an affliction at Crope-Hines Co. Supported Stewart Bell, Fred Barker and Howard Knock, of Watertown, were visitors in our city last week, Mrs. Lillian Roberts is in the city visiting friends, Mrs. Tate, of Buffalo, is the cousin of Mrs. Henni Smith, 914 Almond street.
On Thursday evening at Snell's dancing academy, carried out the finest and largest receptions of the season, given by Omanakala Lodge No. 32, F. & A. M. The guests of honor were: R. W. Theo Pell, district deputy; P. M. Samuel Freeman; P. M. J. H. Webb, of Hiram No. 18, Utica; P. M. Phelps and P. M. Williams; P. M. James C. Leonard, district grand heir of Onondaga No. 32; P. M. Fred Carlisle, of Henry Highland Garnet, of Rhaca. Guests were present from New York, Chicago, Ithaca, Canastota, Utica, Cortland, Clarke Mills, Amour, Cazenporna and other places.
Miss Louise Warry, of Boston, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jerry Jackson, 240 West Jefferson street. Mrs. Isabella Anderson, of Watertown, was in the city Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gulder and daughter, Doris, who have been passing the winter in Washington, D. C., returned to the city last week. Miss Mabel Duncan accompanied them from New York. Mr. Gulder and family will remain in the city a few days and then leave for Cazenorra for the summer. Mrs. Duncan was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Orange street, William Westerland., of Detroit, stopped in this city and called on relatives en route to New York. George Robinson, of Utica, was in the city to attend the Masonic ball, the guest of W. R. Lippins and family. Little Norman Leonard, 507 Harrison street, underwent an operation to have his tonsils removed. Mrs. Thomas Conaway, of Jaunty, C. is the guest of Mrs. Charles Jones, 147 Walton street.
Mrs. Edith Beason, 520 F. Washington street, who has been a patient at Memorial Hospital, is able to be on our streets again.
Miss Lillian Freedman has accepted a position with the W. L.Addis Company.
"On I’ve been done out of $50 in a business deal."
"Then I must be color blind. You're green."—Philadelphia North American.
"A movement to have the peace delegates away from the table by Christmas."—Detroit Free Press.
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LeRoy, N. Y.—The services at the Second Baptist Church were well attended Sunday, May 18. The Rev. Rose preached at both services. Mrs. Fred Peterson was in Mt. Morris Saturday, where she accompanied her mother and nieces home. The Rev. J. E. Rose was in Pike Tuesday to attend the Genesee Baptist Ministers' conference. The Friendly Circle of the Second Baptist Church gave a pie social in the dining room of the church Friday evening. The Rev. J. E. Rose spoke in South Byron Friday evening in the interest of the Centenary Movement. Minor Poles and son, John, of Caledonia, visited the Second Baptist Church Sunday.
UTICA. N. Y.
Utica, N. Y.-The 350th Artillery Band played here last week to crowded houses both afternoon and evening. Mrs. Jenne Smith, sister of Mrs. M. Robinson of Catherine street, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Louisa Edmonton of Alder Creek, mother of Chas. Edmonton, after spending some weeks in Scarron, Pa., stopped off for a few days on her way home.
Mrs. Nelly Waddy of Broad street has now moved to New York City from Springfield, Mass. Miss Laura Moss and Prof. Stracona Williams headed an attraction at the Masonic Temple in Rome last Thursday. Theodore Fell attended the Masonic entertainment in Syracuse last week. Moss and Trye played here the first half of the week. The Rev. Mr. Patterson for his discourse at Hope Chapel last Sunday evening. "Can Anything. Good Come Out of Nazareth." Prof. G. H. Hancock spoke on "The American Negro" before a large audience at Hamilton recently. Mrs. Mary Price of Hotel street is visiting. New York City will stop in Saratoga Springs to visit Mrs. Lottie Forrester. The Hope Chapel literary meets every Monday evening. Thomas Cook, who is now located at Atlantic City, N. J., stopping with his sister, is much better after his late illness.
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Flushing, N. Y.—The Rev. G. R. Coverdale, of Macedonia A. M. E. Church, preached a stirring sermon Sunday evening to Trinity Lodge of Mascops. The church was filled to its capacity. The collection for the evening service was $65. The Rev. Coverdale has closed a very successful year in Flushing and leaves next Thursday for the annual conference at the Metropolitan Church, New York. The members and friends wish for his return.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson and Mrs. J. C. Brittain, of Englewood, N. J., were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Boone. The annual fair of the Macedonia Church was held last week and was very successful. Two hundred and fifty-three dollars was cleared. Much credit is due Mrs. J. Poole for her efforts in having established a second class in the practical nursing course, which is offered by the Red Cross. \The Ebenheuser Baptist Church, which was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago, will soon be rebuilt.
POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — About two hundred persons attended the recital given by Clarence Cameron White, violinist and T. Theodore Taylor, held under the auspices of the Hayward Literary Society of the Thenzer Baptist church at Columbus Institute on Wednesday evening. Mennon White and Taylor rendered a delightful program of piano and violin selections, among them being a number composed by Mr. White. Mr Taylor also gave a composition, an improvisation, by Clarence Cameron White. Another delightful group of songs were Dvorak's "Romance," Culinary orientals, a waxy melody, and a composition by Coloridae-Taylor. Miss M. A. Fountain, who was called to Knoxville, Tenn., on account of the illness of her aunt, has returned home again. E. T. Gray is on the slick list M. A. Glascone, who ran a tonsorial parlor, has moved to New York City for good. Miss Helen Smith of Pershing avenue, is on the slick list. Harry Williams is still at Vassar Hospital for treatment.
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Girl (greeting her caller)—It's so long since you called on me that I was beginning to think you had forgotten me. Young Man—I am for getting you that's why I've called. Can I have you?—Philadelphia North American.
ITHACA, N. Y.
Ithaca, N. Y.—Services at the A. M. E. Zion Church were well attended all day Sunday. Thus Rev. J. H. Johnson pastor, filled the pulpit both morning and evening. The Sunday School held its regular session at 5 p. m., after the pulpits, accompanied by the assistant Mrs. Mrs. Janie Morne, and teachers had a court of Violet Island, where refreshments and an enjoyable time were given the little ones. The evening service was devoted to testimonies. Refreshments were served by the Stewartdeses Board. There was a liberal response to the offering.
Master Frank Jordan, who was the third of Mr. Carle fever at the home of Mr. and Mr. Smith, Cleveland avenue, has completely recovered and has resumed his studies at Ithaca High School.
At the recent election of the Eliza
Peterson W. C. T. U. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. E. Aduma; vice-president, Mrs. G. Morgan; secretary, Mrs. W. Wright; treasurer, Mjss I. Waters, John S. Wright, South Plain street, in improving rapidly from his recent illness.
Presiding Elder J. H. Ellison, of A. M. E. Zion Church, held the last quarterly conference for the year Monday evening, May 12. The attendance was good. Reports showed marked improvement among many lines. The pastor, the Rev. J. H. Ellison, is putting forth efforts to meet all demands, so that a good report may be rendered at the conference in June in Elimira.
Mrs. Edward Jones, of Heights street, died Sunday evening. She is survived by a husband, Edward Jones, a daughter, Mrs. Summer Thomas.
Mrs. Louise Cooper, West Green street is convalescent from her recent illness. The supper given by the household Ruth Thursday evening was well attended and was a decided success, socially and financially.
Mrs. L. Palluther and Mrs. Cora Johnson have returned from Gatherers' Md., where they went to attend the funeral of their brother, Isaiah Palluther. Eliza Peterson W. C. T. U. has a reception at the residence of Mrs. Catherine South Plain street. Mrs. James Moore and her coworkers Mrs. Jose Taylor and Mrs. Anna Mason, realized $25 at the recent entertainment for the benefit of the Harriet Tabman Home.
The concert given at Calvary Baptist Church last Tuesday evening was enjoyed by a large audience. Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Abner Johnson were the managers. Mrs Margaret Thomas acted as mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. Jerome Cook, Mitchell street, is ill and confined to her room. Little Malzie Daynes first birthday anniversary was celebrated at the residence of her great-grandmother. Mrs. Jones 21, Cascadeville street. Mrs. little兄弟 present. Malzie was the recipient of many useful presents including a hand-some gacott from her great-grandmother.
Services were at Calvary Baptist Church were well attended. The pastor, the Rev. W D White, occupied the pulpit at the morning service. The Sunday School held its regular session at 12 M. led by the superintendent. There was a marked increase in attendance. The H. Y. P. U. session at 7 P. M. had the subject, "Late God's School," for its lesson. Miss Lila Adams read a helpful tract bearing on the subject at the evening service. The Holy Communion was observed and testimony were given. Members and friends responded directly to the offering. Mrs. Fred Smith, Chief Schoolmaster, or the superintendent.
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Rochster, N. Y.,—Miss Gladys Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones, was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital last Monday suffering with pneumonia. William Ed Hicks, of Cambridge, Mass.; W. L. Hodjar, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Samuel Cox, Pittsburgh, Pa., were visitors in the city last Sunday. Mrs. Nathan Hayes tendered a birthday surprise party to Mrs. J. S. Lee last Friday evening at the home of the latter, 108 Garson avenue. The evening was spent in music and games. A toothpaste box was given to Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Jeffes and the Rev. C. H. Robinson were the dinner guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pidgeon, 120 Ford street.
Mrs. Flette Belle Clayburn tendered a birthday surprise party to her husband, Henry Clayburn, last Friday evening at their home, 216 Spring street. The evening was spent in music and games. A tempting repeat was served by the hostess. Charles Holman, of Philadelphia, was the weekend visitor of his sister, Mrs. Alice Stirrup. The Mohawk Whist Club met last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Minnie Cottons, Mohawk street. First prize was won by Private Allen Taylor; second prize, Mrs. Murray. Mrs. Cora Berry and Charles Rice were the guests of the club. A sumptuous repast was served by the hostess. Neils Jazz Orchestra will give a shirt-wait dance at Royal Mirror Hall Friday evening, May 30. Miss Eloise Graper, of New York, was in the city last wee. The services at IZON Church were largely attended last Sunday. Dr. E. Jonne preached morning and evening. Collection for the day was $5. Prof. J. O. Thomas, State supervisor of Negro education, dressed the citizens of Rochester on the work of the department last Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. Zilon Church. After the address a district community council was organized with the following officers: President, Leon Dubolc; first vice-president, Mrs. Anna Stockton; second vice-president, the Rev. A. M. Kearney; secretary, Mrs. B. F. Bundy; assistant secretary, Mrs. Viola Van Buren; treasurer, B. J. Hawkling; chaplain, the Rev. A. S. Mayes; Dr. E. D. W. Jones, head of Executive Committee; Mrs. J. G. Lee, head of Program Committee. Prof. Thomas left Thursday for Auburn.
The Rev. A. M. Kearny preached at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church last Sunday morning. The Sunday School was largely attended, the subject being "The Grace of God." The visitors were Private Jodentons, who has just returned from overseas, and Mrs. E. Braper, of New York City. The B. Y. P. U. met with an interesting program. The Rev. C. H. Haynes, of Atlanta, Ga., was the speaker at the evening service; subject "Christianity." The choir rendered special selections. The enterment was given by a church church which was glaived A. M. E. Zion Church last Thursday under the direction of Mrs. C. M. Van Buren, Jr., was a financial success. The Rev. N. H. Campbell of Rome, Ga., is very successfully pastoring at Trinity Presbyterian Church. He began his work May 1.
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A COMMON HERITAGE.
A private soldier overseas sent a post-card to a Y. M. C. A. secretary on this side bearing the following sentiment written by William Allen White, under the title of "The Democracy of Courage":
"That Courage—that thing which the Germans thought was their special gift from heaven, bred of military discipline, rising out of German Kultur—we know now is the commonest heritage of men. It is the divine fire burning in the soul of us that proves the case for democracy. For at base and underneath, we are all equals. In crises, the rich man, the poor man, the thief, the harlot, the preacher, the teacher, the laborer, the ignorant, the wise, all go to death for something immortal in the human spirit. Those truck drivers, those mule whackers, those common soldiers, that doctor, these college men on the ambulance are brothers to-might in the democracy of courage. Upon that democracy is the hope of the race, for it be-speaks a wider and deeper kinship of men."
This sentiment by the famous Kansas philosopher impressed both the private and the "Y" man as fine, and the latter sent it to THE AGE that it might be given wide circulation. We, therefore, reprint it here, as it unobtutely applies to the many soldiers of the Negro race over there, who demonstrated their title to the common heritage of courage. It certainly should entitle them to a full and equal participation in the benefits of a real democracy.
A SOUTHERN DEMAND.
According to a headline in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, "Ouachita Parish sternly demands law enforcement." The article which calls for this heading is a letter from Monroe, La., in which it is stated that the citizens of that place are greatly aroused over a series of crimes and sensational events taking place in that section during the past fourteen months.
The culmination of these events was a night raid on a hospital by a masked mob bent on lynching a Negro patient, the foiling of the mob by two nurses, and the subsequent holding up of a railroad train and the lynching of the Negro by the mob. The victim of the lynchers had been accused of writing an insulting note to a white woman, and had been shoved from being taken to the hospital. The death of another patient was also caused by his tough handling by the mob.
The police were called for a failure to do their duty in the matter, they reaching the hospital a half hour late and then allowed the member of the mob held by the nurses to escape. The nurses issued a statement giving the facts, and statements condemning the mob were also made by the rector of the Episcopal Church and the rabbi of the Jewish synagogue. The only daily paper published in Monroe called for a special session of the Grand Jury to investigate and return true bills against the guilty parties, closing with the demand:
"Turn on the searchlight and let's make an honest effort to refute the declaration that 'Monroe is the lynching center of Louisiana.'"
A Federal inquiry is also expected on the ground that the mob violated two Federal laws in holding up the
train. Incidentally, it is stated that there is much doubt in the midst of the best citizens of Monroe as to the guilt of the man lynched, such doubt being based on the fact that he could not write. The letter winds up this effort to whitewash the citizens of Monroe with the statement:
"An overwhelming majority of the people here are opposed to mob rule and lawlessness of any kind. The city is enjoying unprecedented prosperity, as a result of the development work that is going on in the gas field, and the people want it known that life and property will be protected to the utmost."
It is remarkable that such an effort as the foregoing should be made by any town in the South to clear itself from the stain of mob violence. It is significant of a change proceeding from within that can formulate such a demand for the suppression of lynching, showing not only that there is an element in the South that believes in law and order, but that this element is finding its voice.
While self-interest appears to be the strongest motive for this demand, it must be remembered that this sentiment is at the bottom of most human actions. Material prosperity has come to Monroe as the result of development. Development is dependent on capital. Capital is shy of investment where life and property are not secure. Hence, the citizens of Monroe wisely insist upon protection to life and property, or at least demand such protection. The genuineness of this demand will be attested by the result of the measures taken in this matter of lynching.
Evidently the war has not introduced the spirit of true democracy among the students of the Annapolis Naval Academy. At the athletic meet between the Academy team and the University of Pennsylvania, the navy coach announced that his team would not run against the Pennsylvania team if a colored member of the latter team ran. Most of the Penn. runners were in favor of not running, but the team as a whole showed a lack of real sportsmanship, especially the coach, Lawson Robertson, who submitted to the absurd discrimination of the Annapolis students. When it is remembered that these cadets are being educated at the expense of black and white taxpayers alike, the impertinence of their demand was only equaled by the weakness of the submission to it.
During the prevalence of the influenza epidemic several correspondents of THE AGE, from various sections, noted the fact that the colored people suffered less from the ravages of this disease than the whites. Especially was this noted in localities in the South. This statement was recently confirmed by life insurance experts at the thirteenth annual meeting of the Actuarial Society held recently in New York City. A report of the meeting stated that:
James D. Craig, of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., and Dr. Louis L. Dublin submitted a paper on the effects of the influenza epidemic. They presented statistics showing that the disease caused a greater increase of mortality rate among holders of industrial policies than among any other type, and that Negroes suffered far less than white people
It would be interesting to know the reason for this comparative immunity of the Negro to this disease. Can it be due to a greater degree of vitality inherent in the race, or has the progress of hygiene and sanitation contributed to this result? At any rate, it should make the insurance people revise their figures as to the comparative mortality and susceptibility to disease of the two races.
The Pennsylvania Legislature defeated the Civil Rights bill introduced by Representative Geary by a vote of 81 to 45. And yet the Keystone State was once the bulwark of Republicanism. Those Republican Legislators who repudiated the principles of the party should be remembered by the voters at the next election.
VIEWS and REVIEWS JOHN W. JOHNSON, CONSTITUTIVE MEMBER
has played a skillful game of diplomacy, she has watched her chances and made her abble over purely European affairs so which concerned solely the continental right out by the Big Four. She is a man she chose to leave strictly European powers. In this, Japan evidently hesitatic questions a matter which they do her.
He probable, too, that Japan may not have right for the inclusion of the racial equations covenant. She made as hard as that when she made her demand for European powers, hardly daring to oppose agree to let her have it. At any rate, after all, that for the present Japan ofocracy in the East of greater importance, one of the League of Nations declaring doubt, feels confident that she can commit she has the power to do so, and unique in the Orient is a sure step toward an intelligent enough to know that a new League of Nations would not seek of treatment unless she had the power those words. The case of the Negro what a parallel. The Negro is guilty in the Constitution, but he has learned his will not be accorded him until her power necessary to compel the enforced rest in the Constitution. Nothing applies except power.
Every which Japan has gained does violence" so far as China is concerned it is better for China to be dominated by some European government. Since "democracy" and "self-determination" founding slogans of this war have dwelt the settlement of the war bids fair to grab as much as possible, we want it possibly can. We should like to see the Orient as the United States is intended like to see an Asiatic Monro interpreter and administrator.
Far as we can see, is perhaps the great of the world. She herself may not had people of other races, nevertheless benefit them all. One great world power will have tremendous influence on other colored races.
An evidently already realizes, that it will willing to treat her as an equal and treatment, she can quicker gain the easy gathering to herself the support of world. She must see that so long as to Chinese and to East Indians and is not secure. She may not deem in these other peoples just now, but the will do so.
Japan has played a skillful game of diplomacy at the peace conference. She has watched her chances and made the most of them. From the squabble over purely European affairs she remained aloof. The matters which concerned solely the continent of Europe she left to be fought out by the Big Four. She is a member of the Big Five, but she chose to leave strictly European questions to the strictly European powers. In this, Japan evidently had the design of making Asiatic questions a matter which the European powers would leave to her.
It is quite probable, too, that Japan may not have fully expected to win her fight for the inclusion of the racial equality clause in the League of Nations covenant. She made as hard a fight for it as she did in order that when she made her demand for supremacy in the Orient the European powers, hardly daring to oppose her on both points, would agree to let her have it. At any rate, this has been the result.
It is likely, after all, that for the present Japan deems her unquestioned supremacy in the East of greater importance than a paragraph in the covenant of the League of Nations declaring for racial equality. She, no doubt, feels confident that she can command racial equality whenever she has the power to do so, and unquestioned supremacy for her in the Orient is a sure step toward her securing that power.
Japan is intelligent enough to know that a few words in the covenant of the League of Nations would not secure for her absolutely equality of treatment unless she had the power to enforce the fulfillment of those words. The case of the Negro in the United States is somewhat a parallel. The Negro is guaranteed equality of citizenship in the Constitution, but he has learned that that equality of citizenship will not be accorded him until he has in some way secured the power necessary to compel the enforcement of the words that are written in the Constitution. Nothing appeals to modern white civilization except power.
The victory which Japan has gained does violate the principle of "self-determination" so far as China is concerned, but we feel that on the whole it is better for China to be dominated by Japan than to be dominated by some European government.
In fact, since "democracy" and "self-determination" and all the other high-sounding slogans of this war have dwindled to nothing but words, and the settlement of the war bids fair to degenerate into the old game of grab as much as possible, we want to see Japan grab as much as she possibly can. We should like to see Japan relatively as powerful in the Orient as the United States is in the western continent. We should like to see an Asiatic Monroe Doctrine with Japan as its interpreter and administrator.
Japan, so far as we can see, is perhaps the greatest hope for the colored races of the world. She herself may not be directly interested in colored people of other races, nevertheless, her ascendancy will directly benefit them all. One great world power made up of a colored race will have tremendous influence on the treatment accorded to all other colored races.
And Japan evidently already realizes, that since the white nations are not willing to treat her as an equal and that she must contend for that treatment, she can quicker gain the power necessary to compel it by gathering to herself the support of all the colored peoples of the world. She must see that so long as equality of treatment is denied to Chinese and to East Indians and to Africans, that her own position is not secure. She may not deem it wise to espouse the cause of these other peoples just now, but the time is sure to come when she will do so.
All success to little Japan.
SOLDIERS' ORGANIZATIONS
Among colored veterans of the ments have been started for the These two organizations are, "The headquarters at Washington, and headquarters at New York.
The purpose of both of these interests of the men who were in work for the best interests of the William T. Ferguson, Organicians, in a letter to us, says:
We are organized under the purpose of looking after the we have fought for Uncle Sam in a possible for the uplift of these men going to organize Department We are going to organize Camps Departments. * * * We are noization to be tailenders. We have United Veterans of Dayton, O * * * Of course, if any organ that is for the benefit of all we Ours is a SOLDIER and SALO on account of color, religion or other
The League for Democracy, quarters, says that the objects be to:
Keep alive the military spirit in all the branches of the armed for the achievements of colored men fight to remove the dead line which
forced veterans of the great war two years ago started for the formation of national organizations are, "The Grand Army of the United States, and the "League for Life" in New York.
One of both of these bodies is to look for men who were in the war and, in an astest interests of the entire race.
Ferguson, Organizer of the Grand Army, to us, says:
Organized under the laws of the District of Columbia looking after the welfare of the soldiers, or Uncle Sam in any war. Welfare men must unplift of these men and, incidentally, organize Departments in every state will organize Camps in every state to co-operate. We are not going to join with all militants. We have already had an invitation of Dayton, Ohio, to become a "course, if any organization of whites provide benefit of all we will join in and help DRIER and SALOR organization, and color, religion or otherwise.
For Democracy, in a circular issued that the objects and purposes of the military spirit of the race; fight for the views of the armed forces of the country; entreats of colored men given a fair record in the dead line which prevents the advance.
Among colored veterans of the great war two well defined movements have been started for the formation of national organizations. These two organizations are, "The Grand Army of Americans" with headquarters at Washington, and the "League for Democracy" with headquarters at New York.
The purpose of both of these bodies is to look out for the best interests of the men who were in the war and, in a general way, to work for the best interests of the entire race.
William T. Ferguson, Organizer of the Grand Army of Americans, in a letter to us, says:
We are organized under the laws of the District of Columbia for the purpose of looking after the welfare of the soldiers and sailors who have fought for Uncle Sam in any war. Welfare means, everything possible for the uplift of these men and, incidentally, ourselves. We are going to organize Departments in every state where practicable. We are going to organize Camps in every state to cooperate with the Departments. We are not going to join with any white organization to be tailenders. We have already had an invitation from the United Veterans of Dayton, Ohio, to become a "colored section." Of course, if any organization of whites proposes anything that is for the benefit of all we will join in and help them. Our is a SOLDIER and SAILOR organization, and we bar no one on account of color, religion or otherwise.
The League for Democracy, in a circular issued from its headquarters, says that the objects and purposes of the League will be to:
Keep alive the military spirit of the race; fight for colored officers in all the branches of the armed forces of the country; endeavor, to have the achievements of colored men given a fair record in the histories; fight to remove the dead line which prevents the advancement of colored
It is announced that out of the funds to be raised by the Salvation Army drive some two hundred thousand dollars are to be devoted to the erection of a building in South Philadelphia, "Exclusively for colored people." So even the Salvation Army, broad as is its humanity, has got to fence off the colored brethren.
The difference in the treatment of the whites and blacks, when accused
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LITTLE JAPAN.
the game of diplomacy at the peace of chances and made the most of the European affairs she remained alone solely the continent of Europe. Four. She is a member of the strictly European questions to this, Japan evidently had the desire matter which the European power at Japan may not have fully expected of the racial equality clause in it. She made as hard a fight for it as made her demand for supremacy in hardly daring to oppose her on behalf have it. At any rate, this has been for the present Japan deems her uniquely of greater importance than a paragraph of Nations declaring for racial equality that she can command racial equal to do so, and unquestioned supremacy step toward her securing the right to know that a few words in its actions would not secure for her abscess she had the power to enforce in the case of the Negro in the United States. The Negro is guaranteed equal, but he has learned that that equated him until he has in some way compelled the enforcement of the work institution. Nothing appeals to modern man gained does violate the principle of China is concerned, but we feel that China to be dominated by Japan the European government. And "self-determination" and all that this war have dwindled to nothing of the war bids fair to degenerate in its possible, we want to see Japan grow should like to see Japan relative to United States is in the western edge an Asiatic Monroe Doctrine with administrator. It is perhaps the greatest hope for the herself may not be directly into races, nevertheless, her ascendance. One great world power made up of tremendous influence on the treatment of ladies realizes, that since the white her as an equal and that she must can quicker gain the power necessary herself the support of all the colors see that so long as equality of treat to East Indians and to Africans, the She may not deem it wise to espouse just now, but the time is sure
the great war two well defined move of information of national organization of the Grand Army of Americans" with the "League for Democracy" with the bodies is to look out for the best in the war and, in a general way, to entire race.
Officer of the Grand Army of America
Laws of the District of Columbia for welfare of the soldiers and sailors who may war. Welfare means, everything men and, incidentally, ourselves. We仕 in every state where practicable, an every state to cooperate with the it going to join with any white organ already had an invitation from the union, to become a "colored section,"ization of whites proposes anything will join in and help them. R organization, and we bar no one otherwise.
in a circular issued from its head and purposes of the League will of the race: fight for colored officers of the country; endeavor, to have given a fair record in the histories; prevents the advancement of colored
of criminal assault in South Carolina, was recently shown at Laurens. A white youth of 19 was accused of committing this capital offense upon a girl of 13. His arrest followed and he was brought back to the city, and "Will probably remain in jail until the June term of court." No mob, no lynching, no avenging of outraged womanhood or childhood by Southern chivalry in this case.
men in the military and naval service; open the doors of West Point and Annapolis to colored candidates; force the Red Cross to admit colored nurses; insist that the race be granted full rights to vote in the South; not to affiliate with any political group as a policy, but to support that group which offers and gives the fairest and squarest deal to the race; further economic activities and lend its resources to establish commercial and industrial enterprises among the race; establish a chain of business concerns in all towns of 10,000 or more colored inhabitants; maintain in all camps a free legal bureau, a free medical bureau, a free employment bureau and a club house; issue a publication. Membership in the League is limited to colored soldiers and naval men, the families of colored soldiers and naval men and those colored persons who have engaged in essential war work or work in some auxiliary or relief organization during the great war.
It is a good sign to see that our men who have taken part in the war intend to use the training in organization they have, received in fighting for better conditions for themselves and the race. The lessons they have learned as soldiers will stand them in good stead in the civil struggle which confronts the race. In this struggle the race has every reason to expect leaders from among the ranks of its young men who have learned these lessons.
However, at the outset, it is regrettable that the lessons of organization and the military knowledge of the necessity of co-ordination of action did not dictate the formation of one organization rather than two. We cannot see that there is room or need for two organizations formed out of the same groups of men, and having as the reason for their existence the same purposes. We hope some plan for consolidating these two bodies will be worked out.
Also, if our suggestion is worth anything, we should say that the program of the League for Democracy is too comprehensive, it takes in too much. It will be a pretty big job to fight for equal military and political opportunity and to take an effective stand against all forms of race prejudice and injustice. In addition to that, to undertake the establishment of business concerns all over the country would constitute a task beyond the powers of any one organization. We should prefer to see the League for Democracy concentrate all its strength and energy upon those particular objects which by the nature of its being it is best fitted to accomplish.
It does seem like a parody on the ends which were proclaimed as the purposes of this war, that colored men who fought on the same battlefields and under the same flag as white American soldiers, should nevertheless be compelled to set up separate organizations of veterans; yet, this is true. The convention which was called at St. Louis for the purpose of organizing the American Legion met last week. Louisiana sent five hundred men to the convention. These Louisiana delegates were given a rousing send off by the City of New Orleans. The principal speaker of the occasion, John M. Parker, is reported to have said as follows:
One reason I am so anxious to speak to you is because of the tremendous power for good you hold. And I feel that power for good must be exercised by the white men of the South and not by anybody else. I don't believe any law could make a white man of the South recognize a Negro as his equal.
Concluding, Mr. Parker urged the veterans to choose their delegates to the national caucus with the greatest care and to instruct them not to go "as suppliants but as men of the South, representing a pure blood strain and demanding recognition on that plea." He said every praise is due the Negro for his honorable record in the war, but that the two races could not mix as equals in the South.
The significance of the instructions given to these delegates to the convention from Louisiana is increased by the fact that when Theodore Roosevelt refused to take the chairmanship, it was given to Major Henry Lindsley Dickinson of Dallas, Texas. This is an indication of the strength and influence which the spirit of the South is going to have in the organization. The Southern veterans will, of course, go into this American Legion with one express purpose, and that is to keep the Negro out; the Northern veterans will not have any such determination to get the Negro in. And that is an illustration of the way in which things have been running for the past forty years.
But it is very likely that, after all, the colored men may gain a great many things by being forced to organize for themselves than they could gain by being an inconsequential part of the American Legion, with no voice or influence in its direction.
As we said above, we hope that some way will be found to consolidate these two colored organizations; if there is not, we hope that they will work in harmony, and that each will devote itself with sincerity, earnestness and honesty to the fight which is bigger and more important than any in which they took part in France.
NOTES BY THE WAYSIDE
REV. RICHARD CARROLL
Congress, S. C. I. was delighted to have the Editor of Tim New York Acad
at all my home, and on a trip through South
carolina, during the months of January
and February.
I was at Voorhees Industrial School in Denmark, N.C. I a few days ago, the county in which I was born, and I was converted in sight of this institution. I was brought up on a branch about two miles from the school. My mother was a slave in that community. The school is a daughter of Tuskegee Institute, is very much like Tuskegee, and while at Voorhees you will be reminded of being there. Martin A. Menafice is secretary and treasurer of this institution. He is a kaiser, a Hindenburg, and a General Foch. I have long known that he was overseer, bishop and general manager. He doesn't talk much, but he thinks more than he speaks. He is very unassuming, but you can soon discover that he is the boss, and any man that comes here to be principal, must work under him. He is a good kaiser, and what else could he be, and remain at the head of this institution in such a community as it is. He has the good will of all the people in the community, both white and black, and when you get the good will of the white people in a community like Denmark in Bamberg County or in Barnwell County, you have accomplished great things.
The editor of THE NEW YORK ACE visited Voorhees when he was in South Carolina, and I am glad he had the opportunity of seeing things done down there in that low ground of sorrow. Dr. E. R. Roberts of Florence, S. C. has been elected principal of this school for next year. I told him that when he goes to that Empire, remember that Martin A. Menafee was the kiser and the czar. One thing about Dr. Roberts, he won't fight, he will obey. He is highly educated and a Christian gentle-
man. He is a man who serves and wants to serve. He is going to a good place where he will have an opportunity to serve his fellow men under Czar Menaice. I and that Fred R. Moore is Czar of THE NEW YORK AGE, and, in fact, he told me so. The family works on the stock type, and it is run by the Fred R. Moore family. I have been the Czar of a certain domain in South Carolina which I gave up a month ago. I resigned as president of the race conference, because I am getting old and want some one else to take my place, and "fun things." The editor of THE NEW YORK AGE has a standing invitation to come to South Carolina and the people are looking for him to come again next fall. His speeches in South Carolina were highly appreciated. I have never met a man whose company I enjoyed more than his. He is as popular where he has gone along as the late Dr. Booker T. Washington was.
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published in the world.
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for my subscription. I could not hap-
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race.
CLAUDE G. DAWSON.
THE HOME GARDENER.
"There's unfortunately a lot of dif-
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ACCURACY WEIGHTED AGAINST SENSATIONALISM To the Editor of Tinz New York Act: Many admirable features, among them a uniformly "clean sheet," has endured Tinz Aux to a large patronage of constant subscribers. Other aspirants in the journalistic field, locally denominated "our papers," have also much to commend. But recently one, an ignoble exception, has betrayed a certain sign of degeneracy, the cultivation of sensationalism at the expense of accuracy.
Implied accusations are indefensible, veiled iniminations are cowardly and contemptible; when scurrilous, they become despicable and infamous. Usually ignoring such seems sensible and self-respecting, but, after having heard scandal mongering scathingly denounced by the fearless president of the Brooklyn Forum, at its last meeting, I am constrained to endorse his many course of "grasping a nettle to show its brittleness," and add my personal word of caution to his clarion admonition. Persons and news sheets are advised, if their aim is to be considered trustworthy and decent, to hold themselves above reproach by carefully censoring all matter they deem incumbent upon them to publish.
The criticised paragraph seemed to aim at the discrimination of calumny and that with ghoulish glee. If the parent are unable to escape calumny, it is equally true that an injury inflicted with malice prepense, often coils to the hurt of the perpetrator. The insinuating, misleading, compromising statements, inferring that some of the so-called "best people" in Brooklyn are undesirable residents for restricted districts, are wholly unsupported by proof. Mud slinging among men is repreensible, inuendoes besmirching womanhood arouse indignation and disgust. Vice, like virtue, may generate its own reward; pandering to prudent tastes may involve the unscrupulous if ever they emerge from under cover, in both annoyance and mortification.
A story in yesterday's Sun made public a peculiar coineidence. It told that a man employed to serve distress warrants, found his own family being evicted upon his arrival home one day last week. Should the author of the insidious news item ever find himself unable to secure a desirable home location in Brooklyn, he may lay the difficulty, in part if not entirely, to his own unsupported allegation, from which only one possible inference could be drawn—some of our so-called "best pigs" are by no means desirable neighbors. In the premises; he will have only himself to thank, for gratious injustice, like chickens, are more than likely to return home to roost.
M. R. Lyons.
Assistant Principal (retired).
P. S. No. 83, Brooklyn.
A BROOKLYN WOMAN
CALLS FOR URGE
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK AGE
I am a Brooklyn woman who has been an interested reader of your paper for many years, because one of its salient features has been an ever-ready willingness to uplift the race. I think we need some help over here just now. Let me explain.
For three months Brooklyn has been rocked from center to circumference by the biggest scandal in which it has ever been her privilege to indulge. A story was started that a certain house on either Bainbridge street, Herkimer street or Carlton avenue (all have been named) was raided a Saturday evening in February and professional men with young ladies, married and single, belonging to the "400" of Brooklyn, were arrested and taken to the station house. The most affecting stories were told at the arrival of the patrol wagon and in leaving, of the length of time that some of the people waited to be bailed out after their arrival, and the story insisted by telling of one man having his knife strained while attempting to escape.
Feminine Brooklyn took its telephone receivers off their hooks (we always gossip on the phone in Brooklyn-suffer) and got to work. Friends called up friends concerning other people daughters, and repeated the story, the magic word "400" giving a large score to draw from. Young women of mublemished character who had never done anything in life but mind their own affairs and earn their living, were "mentioned." Some one knew a man who knew a man, who had two names on a police blotter. Some one else knew a girl who was out on parole. Some else knew a man who waited around the corner and saw it all and to the climax a colored paper in a highly colored article exploded the doors of a "hevy of young girls from the best families," etc. etc.
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Some harassed and indictment masters got to work. They hired an attorney and a lawyer, and searched the records in the vicinity of all the mentioned and found—nothing went to the Children's Court and District Attorney's office and found there had never been a raid, and never been any arrests made, never girls put on parole, and now combing. Brooklyn with the aid of detective and lawyers to find who started and are keeping a nasty story.
During all this time Mr. Edith has not been a voice raised in nor a hand in defence. No one to remember that a "good name" is rulers" and once taken away, can be returned. No one seems to real that to bandy decent young girls in clubs, cafes and barber shops with a real reason, is an unpardonable
And so, I have taken my feeble in hand to protest against the world mongering, gossiping spirit which is pividing our fair city of Brooklyn, and to ask your help in that direction. Surely if fifty women of spirit and backbone had set their faces and their influence against the spreading of these malicious statements the story would long ago have died an easy death. If instead of whispering to her neighbor about her neighbor, we had said, "I don't believe it" or "I shan't listen" many a mean mishmation, or untrue statement would never have been made. Women are trying to enter into a new era, and if they want to stand for themselves they must learn to stand on for each other, and insist that "envy, hatred and malice, and all uncharitableness" must be frowned down on.
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BOXHOLDERS AT THE
M.T. OLAVET REUNION
Following were the boxholders at the
account of M. T. Olavet Hospital
Church held Tuesday, May 14 at Man-
hattan Casino.
No. 26—Deacon and Mrs. J. R.
Wright. Box No. 28—Prof. J. R. Wig-
tell. Miss Emma Wise, Mr. and Mrs.
Brown and Mrs. Chas. Hankas
and Mrs. Mike Mifflin. and
the Misses Vernon, Mrs. Major,
Gray and Mrs. Reed.
No. 9—Miss Muriel Raybould,
Mrs. Wilfred F. Tucker and Miss
Murielle. Box No. 11—Mrs. Han-
pine, Mrs. Susan Norton, Mrs.
Mackenzie, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mrs.
Frances Brown, Mrs.
George W. Devant, Mrs.
Mrs. Dunnlass and Mme. Plynn,
J.-J. H. Johnson, Willie F.
Brown, J. H. Johnson, Willie F.
Z. H. Johnson, J. H. Johnson, Jr.,
J. H. Johnson, Box No. 11—The
Kirby, Miss Brown, Mr. and
and Mrs. Kirby, Box No.
Miss Anna Sellara, Mrs.
and Mrs. Cornelia Mason.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Thorn-
and Mrs. Glass W. Payne, Mr.
J. Knee and daughter,
M. L. Knee and daughter,
M. L. Knee and daughter, Box
Mrs. Cain, Mrs. Nelle B. Scott,
Mrs. J. Seaton, Mrs.
Mrs. Nela De Honey,
Mrs. William Scott
Golfrey, Mrs
Bondlexter and
Lewis No. 21—Mr.
Mrs. Harvey
Jerry, Mas.
Box No. 23
Golfrey and Mrs. A. White, Mrs. Lou.
Man, Mrs. J. K. Har-
ney, Mrs. Moore, John.
Mr. Davidson, Mr.
Hederson and Miss
Terrell.
Mrs. S. Hard, Mrs.
W. Willing, Mrs.
Box No. 31—Harvey
Smith, Mrs. No. 32—Harvey
Terrell, Miss Elate Horsey
Porter, Box No. 40
Lewis, Mrs. Brown.
Mr. Horton, Miss Phillips,
Gman, Mrs. Lucas and W. B.
C. Mrs. Bolden.
W. H. Willis, Mrs.
Hope, Mrs. H. Willis.
Mr. David Hold, Mrs. Ran-
d, Miss Swinger, Box No. 44—
John, Lewis, Williams.
Mrs. Harper, Mount Vernon.
Mrs. H. Willis, Mrs. Ran-
d, Miss Swinger, Mrs. George
No. 23—Mr. and Mrs. Mat-
S. Bolder, Mr. and Mrs. Green
Mrs. Rowland, Box No. 41—
Mrs. Swinger, Mrs.
T
Buss, M. Trotte, Master John P. Finney,
Mrs. Mary Matthews, Mrs. Mary Grey,
Chris Matthews and Carry Bustin, Box
No. 34—Miss Emily Williams, Mrs. B.
Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Nor-
tle, Mrs. A. J. R. Sconch, Miss Mate-
kine Knox, Mrs. A. J. R. Sconch, Miss
Daley Sydnor, Box No. 36—Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Ottley, Mr. and Mrs. E. J.
Tolbe, Mr. and Mrs R. E. Gunia, Mrs.
Samuel Taband and Mrs. Mise Pierce, Box
No. 38—Mr. and Mrs G. G. Steph-
en, Mrs. Mildred Stephens, Mrs. Mild-
ren Stephens, Mrs. Banks and Mrs. Wingins, Box No. 40—Mrs. S. J. Harris, Mrs. Ella Lanni,
Mrs. Mary Coles, Miss Annie Cotton
and Mrs. Helen Johnson, Box No. 42—
Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. Marget-
Wilson, Mrs. Susie Murphy, Mr.
Mary Wilson, Mrs. Lucy Wilson, Box No. 44—Mrs. L Holsey, Mrs J. F. Anderson, D. B. Corley,
Miss Mary Morgan, G. F. Bleeper
and Master R. H. Morgan, Box No. 44—
Grr. and Mrs J. C. Stith, Miss C.
Mitchell, Mrs B. Carter, Miss E. Fee,
Miss E. Fee, Miss George Jinken, Miss
Lillian Anderson, Miss Cora Gilliam,
Miss Florence Anderson, Miss Rosa
Williams and Miss Lillian Jenkins.
NORWICH, N. V.
Norwich, N. Y. - Clinton Stewart of the Norwich Pharmaceutical Company was on the sick list for a couple of days last week. Some of the Norwich people are planning to attend the State conference to be held at Emira, June Harry Shapiro is very much impatient to prove his life again. The Missionary Society of the A. M. E. K. Zien Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jackson on Summerville ave. last Friday night. Mrs. Edna Simpson Fraser of New York City, is visiting Mrs. Mabel Pertilla of State street is improving rapidly at the new Norwich hospital and is expected home Sunday. Mrs. Howard Van Camp from Clinton visited friends in this city last week. The Men's Club of the City last week. A social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Van Camp of Conkey avenue, Thursday night.
MORRISTOWN, N. I.
Morristown, N. J. - The rally at the Union Baptist Church Sunday, May 18 was a great success. There were three services. The pastor, the Rev. U. G. Crooks, preached morning and evening. At 2:30 P. M. the Rev. H. A. Booker of the Baptist Church, New York, preached. The pastor, the Rev. U. G. Crooks, preached. $1,166.80 at the close of the services. Total collection for the day was $206.80.
All overseas boys and those who have been in camp are asked to register at 58 Spring Street by Tuesday, May 27. The camp is preparing a Welcome Home in their honor on Friday, May 30. The Rev Joseph Stiles has been appointed to Morristown for another year. Sunday the Rev James A. Davies occupied the Church. Miss from Johnson spent Sunday in Newark visitring friends.
HACKENSACK N J
Hackenstack, N. J. — Appreciative congregations gathered at Varkin Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church on Sunday to hear the Rev. J. D. Virgil At 11 a.m. the subject was "Christ's Use of the Pronon My" The Sunday school convened at 3 p.m. The People's Lyceum gave a splendid program. At 8 p.m. the subject was "Christ's Power Transforming the World." Next Sunday Miss Hennetta VanDison will address the Lyceum at 4:20 p.m. The Rev. J. D. Virgil was returned as pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church. The conference was held at Trenton, May 11. An all star concert will be given Thursday evening, June 5, in the interest of the new Varkin Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church.
MT. HOLLY. N. I.
Mr. Holly, N. J. — A very impressive mother's day service was rendered by the Mother's Club of St. Paul's M. E. Church, assisted by the Junior cheer Collection was $20.55. The Rev. W. P. Grahame has been returned to his former charge, Mrs. Mariah A. M. McKinney, in the Lady Chapel, and Mr. Pauline Giles, of Philadelphia, were the week-end guests of Mrs. Barbara Parker, West Mechanic street, Mrs. Mathilda Alm, is companion in the Lady Chapel, Lawrence, Bastien, Chestnut street, have a dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Warren L. Wesley of Lincoln, Pa. Congratulations are being extended to Mrs. Edward Scott, Chestnut street, Mother and daughter are doing fine.
THE NEW YORK RISE, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1939
ELIZABETH, N. J.
Elizabeth, N. J. Don't fail to go to the
May Queen festival at Shiloh Baptist
Church on Thursday evening. May 28.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The Young Men's Social Club of Elizabethtown will meet at its headquarters, 18 Washington avenue. Tuesday evening, Mr. at 8 o'clock sharp. Business of interest will follow if the members will be present. After the meeting: Mrs. Emma Dean, assisted by Mrs. Sedge Walker, will give a Dutch paper to all the boys present. Don't fail to attend. The club will support. Thomas H. Walker, president; Edmond Johnson, vice president; Samuel Dean, chairman; Sam Foster, assistant chairman; J. H. Spinner, treasurer; Charles W. Wagner, chairman of Directors and Trustees names will be mentioned later.
RIDGEWOOD, N. I.
Ridgwood, N. J.—Services at the A. M. E. Sion Church were well attended. The pastor, the Rev. W. H. Batchelor having been returned for another year, occupied the pulpit morning and evening, and visited the Church and Sunday School. A. E. Florange, who was delegate to the annual conference at Trenton, read his report to the church Sunday night. Walter Dunn, of North Carolina, the brother of Mrs. Luka Morrow and Miss Carlie, jointly chairman of the service at the Church of Morning, May 11. Funeral Tuesday, the Rev. W. H. Batchelor officiating.
Mrs. Lulu Morrow and Mrs. Anne Milton are both confined to the St Joseph Hospital, Paterson, Mrs. Ocetavia Morrow Hart is sick with rheumatism. Her husband, Sergent E. Hart of Camp Merritt, was in town Sunday
RAHWAY, N. J.
Rahway, N. J.-The Rev. G. Francis Vanderholst, pastor of Ebensaer A. M. E. Church, has arrived from the conference was held in Camden last week. The Rev. G. Francis over his return as pastor to his charges here. Oliver Kince, who has returned from France, was here to see his mother, Mrs. Laurence Hughes, of Milton Holden Gibbs, Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown motored to Wheatfield to the recital given in the High School Auditorium on Thursday evening. Mrs. Jesse W. Lock of High School had experience in France in the Second Baptist Church on Friday evening for the benefit of the W. C. T. U. No. 2.
TRENTON. N. I.
Treisman, N. J., John H. Bracey and Miss Ethel Juliet Martin were married last Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Conover, Turner officers, and Mrs. E. Conover, Turner served at St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday. The Rev. I. B. Turner, the pastor, delivered an impressive sermon, subject, "An Ideal Mother," to an excellent crowd at the morning service in the church, the evening. The Rev. I. B. Turner left Tuesday for South Mills, N. C., and other points to visit his mother and friends, accompanied by Isaiah, Jr., his son. His public will was filled Sunday with a program of music, the morning service, the Rev. I. M. Branch, Rossville, N. Y., at the evening.
ENGLEWOOD N J
Englewood, N. J.-At Bethany Presbyterian Church there was preaching Sunday morning by the pastor, the Jew Thos. J. B. Harris, from John 11: 2, in meeting with the congregation, and in meeting by the lay, C. D. Turner, Y. M. C. A. secretary at Camp Merritt, N. J. The recital by Mr. Charlene Cameron White on Tuesday, May 6, 1985, to greet Mr. White and Mr. Taylore. The Art Class and Missionary Society realized $61 above all expenses as a result of the recital. Mrs. W. M. White, a missionary, commuted on the successful way in which the whole affair was carried through. Mrs. Ellen Wright and Mary Stewart have a recital and apron social May 16, 1985, at the church with a net result of $6.30. Alum. Wright of Epsone avenue continues
The Shiloh A. M. E. Church received the Rev N. B. Robinson for his second year on Sunday with great enthusiasm. A fine audience greeted him on last Wednesday night, and made him and Mrs. Robinson feel at home. Sunday on inspiring audience he took the part in a strong sermon in the preschool. The work of the past year was reviewed and the people encouraged to continue in the progressive methods which they are pursuing. Collection was $22.44.
DURHAM, N. C.
Durham, N. C. The commission for the Y. M. C. A has issued much interest among the people and from the public. The almost complete Mr. W. S. Young will be pleased with the opportunity and hope that he will be able to some of his more plans in connection to the near future.
Mr. W. S. Young has appointed the position as Methadone and Mohadone and has accepted a position with the Ridge Public Library, Co. of Norfolk, M. Y. Young has been identified with the endless life of Durham for ten years and his departure will be regretted.
The Y. M. C. A team made the big decision at the when they walked the undefeated Texas Giants of San Antonio by a score of 11 to 10 Thursday afternoon at the East Durham Park. The pitching of Chamblei and the good support he had was to much for the Giants. He has done more work for the his capability. For arrangements for games, communications should be addressed to Egbert Wilson, Fayetteville street, Durham, N. C.
CHAMBERSBURG. PA
Chambersburg, Pa.—Among the visitors in town on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis of Green Castle.
The John Wheatley Zion Church was way over the top last Sunday in their yard, and they had hard and were well rewarded. The Invisible Singers entertained them most enjoyably on Wednesday night. They had a packed house. Sunday was Woman's Day. In the afternoon some of the ownooks. In the evening the program exceededly rendered by leading ladies from all the colored churches. The Rev. Davis, the pastor of Zion Church, leaves this week for the Conference, which is held at the church. At the annual election of officers for the Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Hope Church, Mrs. Huth Chase was elected president to succeed Mrs. Laura Causer. She for four years served as the president of the Cager developed the Missionary Society to the extent that it was one of the most potent working forces of the church. Miss Grace Starkes was elected secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. Mary Corman was elected associate secretary.
The Rev. William Burton of Hope Church made a strong address at the Sabbath School Convention held in Scotland last week. His subject was "To Fall to Make the Most of a Convention." The address was well received by all present. It is gratifying to know that each week The Acolyte offers Our aim is at least one hundred reads in Chambersburg. The paper should be in every home. Thos. Daya is doing excellent work along this line.
MEMPHIS. TENN.
Memphis, Tennessee - The City of Memphis is soon to celebrate its centennial anniversary. While surrounded by schools, the churches and business activities, the colored people of Memphis have awakened to the fact that the right kind of development is helped by the right kind of advertisement. The organization of the Central City League for colored people has proved of great interest. This organization is composed of some of the leading colored men in public life in Memphis and Shelby County. They are working for complete justice in civil rights and criminal affairs. Memphis can boast of having perhaps the largest colored banking institutions in the country. We have some beautiful homes and 62,000 prosperous colored people, with the professions of farming and trades.
The churches have taken on much needed activity in the erection of markings much in helping to defray the expenses of improvements. Much success has come out of the revivals, which have converted and added to the churches.
The University of West Tennessee, with Dr. M. V. Lynk as its president, has done much along the line of the medical profession. LeMoyne Institute, a medical education line, Howe Institute with Dr. T. O. Fuller as its president, is doing great work in training young men and women. The commencement ceremonies will be held at the Church's auditorium. Mr. Those are among 25 graduates from the different departments of the school. President Fuller has just returned from Philadelphia, New York, and other eastern cities, where he attended several important meetings pertaining to the A. P. Press Bureau, then tabulated at Howe Institute, where helpful news and statistics will be gathered and distributed.
CAKLIBLE PA
Carliele, Pa.—The Old Fellows hold their annual sermon in Jordan Hall Sunday afternoon, May 11. A large audience was present. Mrs. Beasle and Mrs. Marie Caldwell of Philadelphia and Mrs. Marie Smallwood, the funeral of Mr. William Smallwood, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Clark spent Sunday in Carliele visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grant gave a birthday surprise in the honor of their number of her friends at North street. She received some handmade presents. James Johnson was in Harrisonburg on a business trip. Marshal Walker, formerly of Carliele, who died in New York, visited Harrisonburg, May 11. He from the Shiloh Baptist of the Rev. J. P. McCardiff officiated. Rev. Mr. Jones of Lincoln University delivered an eloquent sermon at the West Street A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday May 11. Mrs. Rebecca Washington of Roosevelt and her marriage of her daughter Mary to Dr. Walter Taylor of Harrisonburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mayo of Nantville, Tenn., are spending a few days with her father, Daniel Hodge. The Inclined Church is an interesting concert at the West Street A. M. E. Zion Church Tuesday evening.
SCRANTON, PA
Scranton, Pa.—William Giles is very ill at $26 Dix street. Mrs. Jeanette Taylor is home from the Hahammann to Mrs. Margery Wilson has gone to New York to attend an indefinite period. A large number of our folk went on the Sunday excursions last Sunday to Washington, D. C. and Philadelphia, on the Pennsylvania and New York, where them was Miss Annette Foster, among them accompanied on the return trip my Mrs. Ethel Foster. Overton, her sister, who has been making her home in the Carsol city, held quarterly conference ever held in Bethel A. M. E. Church was that of May 12. Each department report showed an increased activity, spiritually and financially, and was commented upon by the presiding elder, Mrs. Ethel Foster. Some $4,000, was shown to have been raised. The M. L. Jones Household of Ruth deferred their regular meeting until Thursday and served those at meetings. The drive for $2,900 at Bethel is still on with a total of $2,153 raised.
The annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias was preached in the Pine Street Baptist Church last Sunday after by the pastor, the Rev. F. W. Meena.
The Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Ithaca, pastor of Zion Mormonist Church, called on Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dorey and family recently. Ernest Powell, who was recently discharged from Camp Sherman, is in our city for a while.
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READING, PA.
Reading, Pa.—Sunday, May 11, was a great day in Zion Baptist Church. In the morning the pastor preached on "Mother's Day." At 12:30 Sunday school was well attended. At 7:30 the B. Y. P. u. met, quite a number taking part. At 8 the Jochelbe Lodge G. U. o. of O. F. turned out in full. The sermon was preached by the pastor, the Rev. N. J. West, on "Be Strong." This organization has taken on new life.
On Thursday evening, May 15, a concert was given in the church for the benefit of the Trustees Board. A nice sum was realized. Mrs. Phillips was chairlady. Sunday morning the pastor spoke on "Grace." In the evening the services were of an evangelistic nature. Thursday, May 22, the pastor, the Rev. Mr. West, and Mrs. Meinnis went to Boyertown, Pa., as delegates to the. Berks County Sunday School Convention.
Harry Butts, Miss Hallie Martin, William Randolph and Mr. Jones motored to Oxford, Pa., to visit Mrs. Anderson, Sunday.
Miss Ella Eubert has left Reading for Little City, where she will spend the summer.
Mrs. Menice of Philadelphia is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Seidel, Fern avenue, Boyers Heights.
John Willson, of Mulberry street, has returned from a six days' trip to New York, where he attended the funeral of his aunt.
Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Hawkins, 152 Walnut street, spent Sunday in West Chester, Pa.
The Rev. Mr. Cummings of Bethel A. M. E. Church is attending conference in West Chester, Pa. On Tuesday evening, May 13, a meeting was held in the Washington Street Presbyterian Church, a branch of the N. A. A. C. P. was effected. More than one hundred members enrolled. The following officers, were elected:
Harry C. Nelson, president; Mrs. Wm. K. Rutledge, vice president, Edgar A. Still, secretary; the Rev. N. J. West, treasurer. Membership Committee—Joseph Phillips, chairman; Nathaniel Norman, Harry Scott, Allen Mason, Roy C. Seidel, Mrs. Howard Still, Mrs. J. Andrew Stratton, Mrs. Edna Thompson, Mrs. Claude G. Dawson.
Roy C. Seidel is proprietor of the Muscatic Garage; on Little Grape, above Third street.
William McHeehe motored to Philadelphia, taking a party including Mrs. McHeehe, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jenkins, Mrs. Claude Dawson and Karl Thomas.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—A number of our young women, dressed in white, from the Girl's High School and the Philadelphia Normal School for Girls, joined in with 2,000 other girls to welcome the men of the Iron Division on Thursday. Mary Jones, 56 years old, 1234 St. Alphondale Street, collapsed on the one of parade and was taken to Howard Hospital, where it is said she will recover.
The Rev. W. G. Parks, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, Fitzwater street; had his salary raised to $2,400 a year and a parsonage, at the regular annual meeting held on Monday night by the trustees, G. A. Washington and J. R. McCattles, ex-president and ex-marshal of the Hotel Brotherhood, Bainbridge street, were highly honored last Wednesday evening by their brethren, who gave them a bouquet at the New Garrick Hall. The Rev. W. G. Parks, pastor of the Hotel Brotherhood, Three hundred and nine persons communed at Haven Memorial Church, 23rd and Oxford streets, the Rev. J. R. Brown, pastor. His subject was "When the Sun CrosSED the Line." Mrs. Josephine Bassom and family, who lived at 513 South 10th street for
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more than thirty-five years, have moved into their new home at 1517 Christian street. The city has taken over the block bounded by 10th and 11th streets, Lombard and Rodman streets, for a playground, hence Mrs. Bassom was forced to move. She is a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Davis, old Philidelphine taking their lifeline owed the property at 11th and Raine Wilbert E. Fisher graduated from the Lyric Conservatory of Music, averaging the highest of any member of his class. Next fall he will study under a noted Italian vocalist.
John Benson, Ferdinand Trunty, George Gibbs, Philip Sadler, George N. Wright, Ambrebose Wilson, Dr. Conwell Benton, John Simmons, Charles Byrd, William Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Matthes, Mr. and Mrs. William Hart, William H. Driver, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hodge Gibba, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hodge Gibba, Milton and Thomas Bass of Wilmington, Del, attended the banquet at the New Garrick Hall on Wednesday night, given by the Hotel Brotherhood.
Mme. V. V. Maginley, the leading hair dresser in this city, who for a number of years occupied the building at 1717 South street, has purchased a new building at 1906 South street, with all modern improvements. A daughter was born in 1906. Elisha was 643 North 41st street. Mother and daughter are doing well. The stork also left a fine ten-pound boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha T. Ridley.
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THE STAGE-MUSIC-ATHLETICS
Juveniles Score Stage Hit at Mt. Olivet Reunion on May 15.
BY LESTER A. WALTON.
CHILDREN ranging from three years old to the teen age scored a big success as entertainers at the second reunion of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Thursday evening, May 15, at Manhattan Casino, and the pleasing manner in which these juveniles performed opened the eyes of many churchgoers to the fact that there is a wealth of suppressed dramatic talent within the church that ought to be developed.
As a general rule the young people connected with our churches only have a chance to display their artistic ability at some concert where conditions are more or less circumscribed. The religious cantata usually is the most ambitious effort put forth, but in the majority of cases the program rendered at a church concert consists of the inevitable recitation solo and duet.
GIVE TESTIMONIAL TO MADAME SELIKA.
Mme. Marie Selika was given an enthusiastic ovation Tuesday evening at St. Mark's Hall, 130th street, between Lenox and Fifth avenues on which occasion the citizens of New York gave a grand testimonial in her honor. Madame Selika was in good voice and proved to her hearers that she still is
Thanks to Mrs. Albert S. Reed, the young folks of the church appeared Thursday evening in a more difficult and critical role. The most significant and gratifying feature about it was that the audience, made up principally of church-goers, gave their unqualified endorsement to this new form of entertainment. "The Little Orphans," described on the program as a playlet in one act, was the vehicle which gave the children an opportunity to speak lines and sing. "Butterfly" a pretty picture number, elicited most applause and was the most spectacular piece of theatricals some in the audience had ever seen. The boys wore evening clothes while the girls, though modestly costumed, emulated the dress and grace of the Broadway chorus.
Little Ruby Alston, not six years old, won the hearts of all present in her song, "I Want a Doll." She was as cool as the proverbial cucumber. The fact that hundreds of eyes were on her did not matter one bit. Three-year-old E. Madison Jones, the principal comedian of the evening, worked with Ruby and helped to enliven matters.
All musical numbers were costumed with taste, and Mrs. Reed is to be commended for departing from the old and well-beaten path. The time has arrived for the churches of all denominations to discard some of their prejudicial notions heretofore entertained on the subject of wholesome amusements for children. This is a utilitarian age; the children can be made a most modern and helpful children, if it will braiden out and assist in developing the God-given talents of the young people.
The program, all of which was enjoyed by the large audience, was as follows:
1. "All Hail the Power of Jesus" Name—Miles Lahir
Mount Lahir, Chair and Clof Club leading.
2. Invocation Rev. R. W. M. Bolden, D.D.
3. a Bridal Chorus - Kowen (by request)
Dryas Director, and the Clof Club.
Prof. E. Gilbert Anderson, Director
4. B哈, Smiling Mount Suffern-Leahir
Mount Olof Chair
5. Reading Miss Beatrice Guilford
Solo Rows Larrywhere—Denaa
Miss M. Delila Hughes
6. Violin Soha
a Son of the Posta—Kela Reler
Flerg Majestic Master Willie Butler
7. on Pretty Red Lopp'd Daisy—Macfarren
Wekelion
8. Awake! The Dawn is here
Diefrank—Fraunz Abi Manuel Sisters
Overture—Southern Stars—Mahl
Clof Club
Fritz Gullert Anderson, Conductor
Bartimore Soha
Deacon Johnson
Music in the Mines—Dett
Atlantic Mount Olof's Chair
Intermission (10 minutes)
Toymaker John D. Long
Uckr Bernard Godfrey
Mrs Newrich Miss Gertrude Hill
Peroval Newwich (the spotted son)
George Magurden
The Little Orphans
Charles Godfrey and Ruth Brierton
Toymakers, neighborhood children, auto-
matic toys
1. Father Fulli - John D. Long and Assistant Toymakers.
2. "Come Along, Toytown" - Chorus: Marianne Stuart, Emmanuel Venus Wiggins, Osta Brown, Heilena Hahn, Josephine Johanson, Stella Godfrey, Lavinia Saunders, Anna Franklin, Marie Mahar, Mand Jackson, Ruby Alston, Eileen Anderson, Carrie Jackson, Anderson Saunders, Alexander Saunders, Edgar Moss, Charles Godfrey, Ruth Breerton, Arthur Stephens, Roseo Simmons, Oliver Wiggins, Leanne Moss.
3. "Mother's Day" - Alexander Saunders and Chorus.
4. "Butterfly-8" - Misses Genevieve Long, Efetel Moss, Roumaine Strickland, Lizabeth Abomin, Mabel Stephens, Vivian Halley, Freeman, Roderick Dyer, Charles Stephens, Harry Wiggins, James Pleasant, Theodore Wallace, Walmie Tucker.
5. "Twilight Brings Dreams of You" - Colleen Master Rocco, Simmons and Chorus.
6. "I Want a Doll"—Ruby Alston and F. Madison Jones.
PART I
PART II
CHARACTERS
MUSICAL NUMBERS
three years old to the teen age scored
ers at the second reunion of Mt. Olive
evening, May 15, at Manhattan Ca
in which these juveniles performed
rchgoers to the fact that there is a
talent within the church that ought
GIVE TESTIMONIAL TO
MADAME SELIKA
Mme. Marie Selika was given an enthusiastic ovation Tuesday evening at St. Mark's Hall, 138th street, between Lenox and Fifth avenues on which occasion the citizens of New York gave a grand testimonial in her honor. Madame Selika was in good voice and proved to her hearers that she still is deserving of serious consideration as a singer.
Among the well-known artists to take part were J. Rosamond Johnson, Melville Charlton, Miss Minnie Brown, Mme. Lula Robinson Jones, Eswain Coates and Walter Williams, all of whom contributed to the excellence of the program, as follows:
1. Baritone Solos
(a) Nobody Knows the Trouble
(b) Youth
Mr. J. Rosamond Johnson
2. Vilanelle
Madame Lula Robinson Jones
3. Piano Solo
(a) a La Caprice de Nanette
(b) Un Sonnet D'Amour.
(c) Poeme Frotigue.
Melville Charlton
Mr. Edwin Coates
"O Luce di Quest Anim" .....Donatietti
Madame Marie Selika
10. Tenor Solo-Selected
Mr. Walter Williams
11. Soprano Solo
(a) Hymn of the Night.....Pitton
(b) What's in the Air Today.....Eden
Miss Minnie Brown
12. Baritone Solo-Selected
Piano/Banjo Prefile.....Johnson
Mio Rosamond Johnson
13. Soprano Solo
Mr. MUNLEY (NON-WITH ACCOMPANIST)
In commenting on the testimonial Melville Charlton, the well-known accompanist, said: "Madame Selika richly deserves the enthusiastic testimonial that the audience made possible. For years she has sung music that only an accomplished singer would attempt. Her aesthetic life at home and in Europe has conducted to the glory of her race."
THEATRICAL JOTTINGS.
Tabor & Green are at the Cross Keys,
Philadelphia.
DeLoch & Harris are at the Standard,
Philadelphia.
John Hudgins is at the Empire, Hoboken,
N. J.
Rucker & Winfred are at the Pantages, Seattle, Wash.
Keen & Foxworth are at the American, New York.
Wilbur Burns is at the Lincoln Theatre, New York.
Happy Rhone is at the Wilbur Theatre, Boston, with the Norah Bayes Co.
Moss & Frye are splitting the week between the Harlem Opera House and Proctor's 23rd St. Theatre.
Chapelle & Steannette are dividing the week between the Orpheum, Allentown, Pa., and the Majestic, Reading, Pa.
Clarence Dotson is splitting the week between Proctor's, Albany, and the Able Opera House, Easton, Pa.
The Four Dancing Deamons are splitting the week between the Grand, Philadelphia, and Feeley's, Hazelton, Pa.
Smith & Troy are at the Liberty Theatre, Battle Creek, Mich.
Fred Rogers is splitting the week between the Cadman Square, Dorchester, Mass., and Gordon's Olympia, Lynn, Mass.
Valayda is at the Liberty Theatre, Chillicothe, O.
The Tennessee Ten are at the State Lake Theatre, Chicago.
Shelton Brooks & George are at the Empress, Des Moines, Ia.
Austin & Delaney are at the Skydome, St. Louis.
The Six Musical Spillers are with the Jean Bedinis revue, "Peek-a-boo," which opened Monday at the Columbia Theatre, New York, for the summer.
Grundy & Young have perfected arrangements to sail for London Saturday.
Allen & Jones are at the Star Theatre, New York.
Best Williams' is back in New York after little more than a week's stay at West Baden, Ind.
The Exposition Four are at the Grand Opera House, New York.
Rollison & King are at the Comedy Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Bobby Grant is splitting the week be-
. . .
tween Loew's, Hoboken, N. J., and Jersey City.
"Holiday in Dixie Land," a musical comedy offering presented by ten singers, dancers and funmakers, will be one of the six big acts offered at the Lafayette Theatre next Sunday afternoon and evening.
THE WOMAN HE MARRIED AT LAFAYETTE THEATRE
Never before in the history of Harlem theatricals has a better play been presented than "The Woman He Married" Herbie Bashford's big dramatic success, which is the attraction being presented by the Lafayette Players to crowded houses at the Lafayette Theatre. The attraction is a big success.
"The Woman He Married" tells an interesting story. It is a play of the present day. In telling his story, the author has not "beaten around the bush" but in a straight forward manner has lifted the veil which covers the lives of many in this world. It is a play with a great moral lesson.
Evelyn Ellis, in the role originated and played for several seasons by Virginia Harned, is scoring her biggest hit She is giving a fine exhibition. Walter Thompson, as Jack Harding, was never better.
J. L. Criner, as Cecil Armaby, the Englishman, is good and Charles Olden, as Jules Marston, the artist, makes that character stand out. Inez Clough as Mrs. Whitson Bambridge, and Barrington Carter, as Col. John Harding, do excellently. Walter Robinson, as Nogouchi, though a small part, plays it well. "The Havoc," a play which was for many seasons the starring success of Henry Miller, will be the offering of the Players at the Lafayette Theatre next week.
NEGRO SOLDIERS IN
MOTION PIC
The Frederick Douglass Film Company, 354 Pacific avenue, Jersey City, N.J. recently released *New picture N. J. Heroic Soldiers of the World War* and which is being shown to enthusiastic audiences in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Delaware and the District of Columbia. There is no doubt about this being the best and most attractive motion picture made of the Negro soldier in the world war. Dr. Geo. E. Cannon, the manager, is pleased with the run the picture is making and feels confident that it will exceed in bookings any picture yet produced on the Negro. The company is owned and controlled by Negroes, whose aim is to present the better side of Negro life, and to use the screen as a means of bringing about better feelings between the races. In most pictures the Negro only appears in menial positions or in a degrading role, but the Frederick Douglass Film Company shows the race at its best.
Dr. W. S. Smith, the director, has given much time and study to photographing the Negro, and has become an expert in making the features clear and distinct under all conditions. This picture measures up to the standard of mobile picture requirements, and is a credit to the Buffalo and the Detroit. The picture shows the "Black Devils," the "Hell Fighters," the "Buffaloes" and the "Red Devils" in action under fire. Leading race men say this picture should be shown to all the Allied nations.
Scope of Picture.
This picture portrays the Negro soldier leaving home, being trained in camp, going overseas, fighting in France and his triumphant return home.
Never before in the history of America has the Negro race played such an important part in a worldwide program. Race men from every walk of life fought and died in France "to make the world safe for democracy."
The government used our pictures in its conduct of camp amusements, and this fact is evidence of the high standing of our company's work—Adv.
ROYALS BADLY BEATEN
BY LINCOLN-GIANTS
The Royal Giants went down to defeat twice before the Lincoln Giants Sunday at Olympic Field by 8 to 2 and 11 to 10 before a big crowd. The Royals seem to miss badly the presence of Pitcher Reddling, who is now with the crack team just put out by John W. Connor and Barron D. Wilkins. The scores:
LINCOLN GIANTS | ROYAL GIANTS
r h o a r h o a r h o a
Mongin,2b. 2 1 3 2 Mugh,1f. 1 3 1 0
Hilton,2b. 1 1 1 0 Dacre,1b. 0 2 8
Hill,2b. 1 1 1 0 Dacre,1b. 0 2 8
Thomas,cf. 3 0 1 0 Loyals,1b. 0 2 6
Pettus,1b. 2 1 1 3 Casone,1. 0 8 1
雅克,1b. 1 1 0 Brooks,1b. 0 1 2
Terraez,1. 1 1 0 Green,1b. 0 1 2
William,1p. 2 1 2 6 Geart,1rf. 0 0 0
Palmer,1p. 0 1 0 10 Woods,1rf. 0 0 0
McLghin,1. 0 1 0 10 Hubbard,1f. 0 1 0
8 11 21 12 Totals. 2 2 2 10
*Hall out, but by batted ball.
*McLaughlin ran for Thomas in fourth and
Royal Giants ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2
Lincoln Giants ..... 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 2 8
Lincoln Giants ..... 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
Lincoln Giants ..... 1 1 5 0 3 0 0 0 11-16 9
H. R. F.
Batteries—Brooks, Woods, Marcels and Carson
and Hippee, McLaughlin, Brown, Thomas
and Palmer and Walley.
PUTTING IT IN PROSE.
"I love the very ground you tread on," said the enthusiastic swain visiting at the girl's home.
"Perhaps you wouldn't be so gushing if you knew the amount of the mortgage on it," replied the matter of fact girl—Yonkers Stieismann.
PENN RED CAPS
Totals... 5 11 10 11 11 Totals... 4 9 10 11 5
*Rattled for Hart in the tinein tining.*
Penn, Red Caps... 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 1-5
Emeralds... 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1-4
PLAINFIELD. N. J.
PLAINFIELD, N. J.—Wilbert T. Wright who has resided in New York City during the winter and occupied his cottage, 620 West 3rd street, in summer, has moved here permanently. The community welcomes him and his family as year-round residents. The property at the southwest corner of Liberty and Fourth streets has been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. J. Milton Anderson of West Fourth street. The transaction is said to have involved fifteen thousand dollars, and is possibly the biggest real estate deal ever consummated in the city, in which a member of the race was the buyer. Your correspondent is in receipt of a very encouraging message from Charles Barnes and all the rest of the boys in his regiment, accompanied by Charles' picture, wishing to be remembered to all his friends. Mrs. M. Jones, 513 East 3rd street, has just returned from a trip to Bridgeport and New Haven, Conn., having spent the week in those cities visiting relatives and friends.
Edward Ford, one of Uncle Sam's ex-
jury witnesses, has been arrested in the
attempt to arrest the
On Thursday evening a most interesting entertainment, given at Shilok Baptist Church under the direction and management of Mrs. M. A. Alexander, for the benefit of the rally. The program consisted of a solo, Miss Pearl Jones; select reading, Miss R. Autobridge; solo, Wm. Dempsey; solo, Edward Blair of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. It is no detraction from the renditions of the foregoing artists to say that the hit of the evening was a comedy drama entitled "A Modern Sewing Society," rendered by a cost of characters, of fourteen ladies whose natural manner of portraying their parts contributed greatly to its success. It is reported that about $50 will represent the net proceeds of this effort. Thomas Gilgore of Philadelphia, was a guest last Sunday of Mrs. Sarah J. lingram, 311 Plainfield avenue.
The funeral of the late William Reasoner, who died Sunday, May 11, was held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Wednesday. The Rev. Jones officiated. Deceased was the eighteen year old son of Mrs. Jackson, 407 West 4th street, and was formerly in the United States Navy. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery. The Rev. L. L. Croon, more widely known as Father Croon, is still improving. He filled his pulpit in Ebenecer Baptist Church last Sunday and expects to do so again next Sunday. Miss Hattie R. L. Toney, of New York City, after a long illness since last October, is able to be out again. She is still under the care of her physician and now resides with her brothers in this city. Mrs. Randall, West 4th street, is about the same from latest reports.
Sunday evening services at Shiloh Baptist Church were dedicated as a memorial, for the late Theodore Roosevelt. The opening remarks were by Deacon Jones, suitable selections by Mrs. Arthur Venable, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. V. Simpson, remarks by the Rev. Skilliman, an original poem entitled "Roosevelt the Man." E. Z. Horton's selections, Miss M. V. Venable and Mr. H. Wilks. The eulogy was rendered by the pastor, the Rev. E. W. Roberts. Appropriate music was rendered by the choir. Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Plainfield avenue, entertained Wednesday night in honor of visiting friends, the Misses Mayo and Smith of Drake's Branch, W. Va.
The Rev. Elmora F. Carter, an evangelist of Boston, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Alexander, 252 East 3rd street. For the last two months Eva gelist Carter has been in Boston, conducting services and preaching in some of the largest churches. Splendid success has attended her efforts.
Upon the positive advice of his physician C. Edward Epps left Wednesday for Atlantic City to take a brief but much needed rest. A letter-states that he is enjoying his stay and sends regards to all. During the absence of the regular correspondent a substitute is temporarily in charge. Mistakes may happen. All oversights, etc., will gladly be rectified if inquiry is made or directed to 325 Plainfield avenue.
JERSEY CITY N J
Jersey City, N. J. - At the Solem Baptist Church Pastor R. C. Judkins preached at 11 A. M. to a large and humiliated audience. At 3 P. M. the Rev. Benj. Brenj. preached a ring sermon. At the evening service the Rev. Benj. M. Branch, a local minister, preached an interesting sermon. The collections for the day amounted to Throughout the day the Chair rendered for the direction of Mrs. Maud J. Burlhead.
At 6 P. M. the marriage of Miss Helen
Balley to Mr. Lawyer Foster (look place
that he is in) in the presence of an
audience that he is in, and gallery, Miss Balley in the dutch:
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Bailey of 176 Union street and Mr. Foster is one of our returned soldiers from France. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. C. Judkins. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woods were out to service last Sunday after a long illness of Mr. Woods. Fleming Belew made a flying trip to Philadelphia last summer. A relative, Mrs. Lucy Leake is ill at her home Kneyeney avenue. Mrs. Callaway and her little girl have removed to Jersey City from Georgia. Mr. Callaway who preceded them is all smiles.
At Bethel A. M. E. Church, Oak street, Sunday services were well attended. The pastor, the Rev. Albert Carter Sanders, having been returned to the church at 11 A. M. and preached a forceful sermon from the theme, "Indwelling Sin Lamented." In closing he made an appeal for the Salvation Army drive. Mrs. Nora Taylor, the gifted evangelist, was seated on the platform. The Sunlight was shining on the lesson. The lesson was received by Superintendent Thomas. The pastor filled his pulpit at 8 P. M. and spoke from the theme, "Planning for the Future." Sunday will be Men's Day at Bethel. Ministers from the New York conference will be there. There will be a platform meeting at 3 P. M. under the auspices of the Men's Day committee. P. A. Sample, chairman; J. B. Janifer, vice-chairman; F. C. Jones, secretary, Henry J. Britt, treasurer. The sermon will be preached to Queen Eather Chapter, Eastern Star, at 8 P. M. by the pastor.
Mrs. James Robinson, president of the Trustee Aid, is on the sicklist; also Felton Warf of 196 A Union street, Bethel A. M. E. Church reported to the New Jersey conference as follows: Accessions, 415; moneys raised for the conference year nearly $100,000; moneys lifted the mortgage on the church and has bought a parsonage for the minister, total indebtedness on parsonage, $2,200.
NEWARK. N. J.
The Rev. Dr. Lee of Washington, D.C., is the guest of Dr. E. E. Banks. Dr. Lee preached an able sermon at Bethany on Sunday evening. The funeral of Joseph Jackson was memorialized in the church. Tuesdays at P.M. in Bethany, R. Richards of Detroit is the guest of Mr. W. A. Wright, 16 Mulberry place. The services at the 15th avenue Presbyterian Church continue to grow in interest and attendance. Dr. L. H. Ehlerson preached at the church on Tuesday, November 27. At the evening service he spoke very effectively from the subject, "Am I My Brother's Keeper." Collection for the day amounted to $70. The first annual reception to the new members and choir of the church was held Wednesday evening in the church parlor, evening was spent in another acquainted.
Among the new organizations of the 12th avenue church are the Excelsior Club, Mrs. Sara Ouque, president; Minute Club, Mrs. Nelle Francis president; Gleaners, Mrs. E. A. Whittington, president; Willing Workers, Mrs. Faunda, president; Fountain Club, Mrs. David Williams, president; New Era Club, Mrs. A. F. Ellerson, president; Pastor's Aid, Mrs. Oaks, president. A successful meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. was held at the 13th avenue church Monday night, R. A. Stewart, president. The concert given under direction of Mrs. Jeanne Rogers Thursday night was very much enjoyed by all. Mrs. V. P. Powell has returned to the city from a visit to Saratoga Springs, booking the picture of health.
PASSAIC. N. I.
Passale, N. J.-Two services were held at Williams Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday. The Rev. R. C. C. Jones, the new pastor, preached two new meetings, appearing new number were appointed the new pastor. A board meeting was held last Wednesday evening and officers of the different departments of the church were elected for this conference year. The Sunday School was very well attended last Sunday. Beginning May 2, 2013, the number 2.30 instead of 3 o'clock. Plans were made for a $1,000 rally to be held on the anniversary Sunday, September 8. Members were appointed as presidents of different clubs with the amount they were to raise. The officer who was so seriously ill is able to be found. Mrs. P. Colter and baby are doing fine. Mrs. Josephine Schuyler is much improved: The Rev. T. No Reild of Rebel A. M. E. Church is back for another year. The Rev. M. Dekham of Paterson is now a resident of Passale. In the elocation context the backpack last week, Mrs. Liliana Fells of Passale was the prize winner.
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"HOLIDAY IN DIXIE LAND"
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"THE PARISIAN TIQRESS" Featuring Vieja Dana
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Program is continuous from 2 P. M. Until 11 P. M.
THE PROGRAM
Before one of the most representative audiences of both Races that perhaps ever assembled at a musicale. Read it carefully, then secure you seats before the last minute.
PART ONE.
Negro Folk Songs: "Go Down Moses."
"Steal Away to Jesus."
"Weeping Mary" (female voices).
"Nobody Knows."
"I'm Troubled in Mind."
All musical settings by E. Aldama Jackson.
PART TWO.
Duet: "Whisper Hope" _____ Hawthorne
Mrs. Mildred Bowers, Soprano. Mrs. Madaline Lucas, Alto.
Solo: Lulaby _____ (Gounoul)
Duet: "See the Palm Moon" _____ Campana
Mr. Henry Williams, Tenor. "Mr. Charles H. Nicholas, Baritone.
Solo: Villanella, Dell'acquisto _____ Miss Ethel Houston Clark, Soprana
Solo: Prologue from the ballet "Ilaceli" _____ Leoncavallo
Solo: Mr. Garfield W. Tarrant, Baritone
Lady Harriet Miss Minnie Brown
Nancy Miss Willie N. Rains
Lionel Mr. Charles H. Waters
Plunkett Mr. Garfield W. Tarrant
Tristam Mr. Charles H. Nicholas
Farmer Mr. Edwin Holder
Sheriff Mr. Daniel Muson
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Sunday services at St. Luke's A. M.
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The Rev. J. H. Lewis filled the pulpit.
Miss Jennie Boston is visiting at her
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PART ONE
Negro Folk Songs: "Go Down Moses."
"Steal Away to Je
"Weeping Mary" (C)
"Nobody Knows."
"I'm Troubled in M
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PART TWO.
Duet: "Whisper Hope"_____
Mrs. Mildred Bowers, Soprano. Mrs.
Solo: Lulaby _____
Miss Bessie Cook, S
Organ and Violin Obligato
Mr. Arthur L. Boyd,
Duet: "See the Pale Moon"_____
Mr. Henry Williams, Tenor. Mr. Char-
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Mr. Garfield W. Tarrant
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attended. In the morning the Rev. Wm. E. Smith filled the pulpit. In the evening the Rev. Ellis of Connecticut preached to a large audience. Sunday School was well attended. B. Y. P. U. following. C. W. Brown, president of B. Y. P. U. spoke at the Jerseyland Park St. John's B. Y. P. U. at 6 P. M. R. L. Robinson has returned home after spending several weeks in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Richardson entertained Saturday and Sunday in honor of their aunt and friends, Mrs. Eva Franklin and son and Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. of Orange, N. J. They left Monday for Belmar for the summer.
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According to R...J. Elay, executive secretary, the Brooklyn branch, though formed less than two years ago, has developed its efforts untiringly during this period to the common problem which so visitably affects the social and industrial welfare of its colored constituency. These problems are of concern to all races.
The league is constantly called on by the city's public and private agencies. The following have called upon the office for co-operation: Federal, State and Municipal Employment Bureaus, Bureau of Charities, Juvenile Probation Society, Children's Court Health Department, Board of Education, Society for the Improvement of the Conditions of the Poor, Lincoln Settlement, Lincoln Mission, War Camp Community Services, Young Men's and Women's Christian Association, Children's Society and Colored Orphan Asylum at Riverdale. The league has given a great deal of time to case work, and in order to do this work it should be done, it has recently placed on its staff a trained woman, who in addition to her other duties will make initial visits on all cases, and then move them to the poor organization.
The housing problem in certain societies is very urgent. The league recently made two housing surveys. First made because the members of the board had brought to their attention the miserable conditions in some of the colored people were to live. In order to have contacts to present, to the tenement department, a special investigation was made. It is the hope of the league to some one interested in building homes for the colored renters. It is also have the city see the city of preventing occupancy of practically unfit houses. The second was made during the month of October for the housing committee of the construction commission of the State New York. The number of the
place, Prescott place, Atlantic and Herkimer street. The league the majority of inhabitants of the area includes English speaking There is an occasional Italian but the majority are Brooklyn red whose ancestors migrated South. There are a few West Indian settlers with the boys and girls to the league through the court it found that the insti- are for dependent and near shored children is quite in- Reputable private homes for infants and children are insuf- infillations which retard must number in colored neigh- The league plans to interest public and private agencies in a correctional facility for some boys and plans to give attention the of the year to neighborhood im-
receiving the co-operative colored ministers in carefully acknowledgesistance of colored and budget of $50,000 has the amount required immediate activities.
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B. Jackson took place from Mt. Cal-
vary Baptist Church, the Rev. J. A.
Blain, the pastor, officiated. Mice Idle-
nin Scott presided at the organ. The
aparens were Thomas Spiery, Joseph
Churchman, and William Storm. Interment was in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Mrs. John Evana, who has been ill at her home, Cliff street, is able to be out again. Mrs. Harry Raives of Broadway is quite indisposed with a heavy cold. Ordination exercises were held at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church when Rev Jacob S. Blake was ordained. The candidate was introduced by Deacon John Williams by the Rev. I. W. Reed of Waterbury. The charge to the church was by the Rev. G. Grimstead of New London; prayer by the Rev. Powell of Willimontic. The choir of the church assisted by members of the Grace Memorial Baptist Church of this city and the Willimantic Baptist Mission, many several numbers. An excellent dinner was served by a committee of ladies. Miss King of Union street has just returned to New York. Miss Bandy Filer, who makes her home with Mrs. Sarth Jordan is critically ill. Oliver, the little son of the Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Francis, is very ill at the house of M. Francis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Biggs of Hartford. Mrs. Mand Eppa, who has been ill at her home, 55 Union street, was removed to Backus Hospital for treat-
PORTSMOUTH. N. H
Portsmouth, N. H. — George H. Straughn. Bow street, was called to New Bedford, Mass, last Thursday by the serious illness of his brother. The young ladies' Bible Class of the People's Baptist Church gave a very enjoyable concert and social at the church last Thursday evening. The Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Randolph, superintendent H. B. Burton and Mrs. W. D. Blanks are busy as usual week, attending the Bay State Baptist Missionary Convention. E. W. Miller was called to Providence, R. I. last Friday by illness in his family. The Booker T. Washington Sunday School Class was entertained by Miss Elizabeth Virrell last Monday evening at her home in Washington street.
SPRINGFIELD MASS
Springfield, Mass.—The annual Women's Day was observed at the Lorraine street A. M. E. church Sunday both at the morning and evening services with appropriate musical and literary selections. Mrs. Katherine J. Frerson had charge of the services in the evening. The sum of $88 was collected during the same to go into the regular church treasury.
Monday afternoon the Booklover's Club met for their monthly meeting with Mrs. Corveny Phillips of Sunshine Cottage, King street. It was visitors' day and also sales day, the latter being held for the purpose of replenishing the treasury.
At the Third Baptist church Sunday the Rev. Mr. Jater of Newport, R. I. served in the pulpit at the two services. The Men's Community Club of St John's Church had for their speaker Tuesday evening Major Arthur F. Adams of this city. The club had a large attendance out to hear him.
Springfield acquaintances and friends will be interested to learn that Dr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Burke of Newark, N. J. have sent out announcement cards for the birth of a daughter, Marlon Augusta, May 14. Since going to Newark Dr. Burke has done remarkably well in his profession and has recently purchased a new home in the city of Newark. Mrs. Burke is a former Springfield girl and prior to her marriage was Miss Marlon Gardin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gardin of Hanover street.
RALEIGH N.C.
Ralahigh, N. C. On April 20 the Women's Reading Club celebrated their 10th anniversary at the residence of the Rev. and Mrs. George W. Moore. It was one of the most enjoyable event of the season. They had as their guest the Helping Hand Club, the Biological Class of the Shaw University and several other village who were in the number of games were played, prize being awarded the winners. Delicious refreshments were served and at a low
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Kittrell fell asleep. Its commencement last week, which was one of the beat. In its history. Among some of those who attended the commencement were Meadamines Marina Baker, Maggie Dunpton, Mamie McAuley, Lottie Jackson, O. W. Pleasing, D. Augustus, A. E. Burgese, Prof. C. E. Lightner, L. M. Chew, D. J. O. Plummer, L. E. McCree, D. A. Dvery, J. W. Walker and K. C. Holt. Its staff art deligrated the commencement address, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The Rev. R. T. Timberlake, pastor of St. Matthew A. M. E. Church, is ill at his home on State Street. Dr. Stewart delivered an address at the First Baptist church Thursday night and at St. Paul Friday night. Miss Hattie Williams, daughter of Mrs. Maggie Dunston, has returned from Kittrell College. Miss Lottie Fuller, Harper Fleming and Kenneth Hinton are home from Kittrell. Alex Timberlake was in the city Sunday. It has been thirty years since he an entered the yarmon at St. Paul Sunday. The Odd Fellows, Households and Juveniles had their first First Baptist Church prescheduled by the Rev. Wimberly, his discourse being quite interesting. Mrs. Bessie Hawkins is quite sick at her home on Cabarron street. The funeral of Mrs. Rosa Gunter took place at St. Paul Church, May 11.
YOUNGSTOWN OHIO
Youngstown, Ohio.—The annual sermon of Knights of Pythias was preached Sunday at Third Baptist Church. It was largely attended and the Rev. Mr. Phillips preached an able sermon. The Wm. McKinley Lodge and Olive Pettiford of Wargane attended in body. The lodges represented were McKinley, Olive Pettiford of Warren, Steel City, Louisa Edward Court and Logan Lodge turned out in large numbers. A neat sum was realized. The Central Club led to and from the church. Wm. Saunders has moved his news depot from 33 Holmes street to No. 21 Oak Hill avenue. Call and see him. Lee Cameron and the Rev Mr. Gilmore of Steubenville, O., spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Cameron, 53 Valley Street. Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 73, will move in regular session the first Thursday in June. Mrs. Blaas was called to Wheeling, W. Va., on account of the illness of her sister.
George Warrille was shot while seated at his home, 526 Genwood avenue, Saturday evening at 10 P. M. at Westerley. He was shot two times.
Members of Calantheas wnt to Warren. Thursday evening to where a new court was organized by the deputy. Allie Warrille was elected and the new judge will be called Allie B Pettiford.
Mrs. Thomas Lee of High street who has been ill the past three months, remains the same.
Edward Fitzhugh of East Commerce street, aged 60, while on his way home Saturday evening was beaten by two men. He was taken to the City Hospital where he died Sunday. For the assault, Mr Fitzhugh was an old resident here. He leaves a sister, Mrs Laura Carson.
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WASHINGTON, D. C.-All that was mortal of the late Lieut. James Rose Europe, the eminent musician and leader of the 369th Regiment Band, was laid to rest Wednesday last in the Arlington National Cemetery. The exercises were held at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Moorland and the Rev. Starling N. Brown. Special music was rendered and appropriate poems and resolutions were read. At Arlington Cemetery Lieut. Europe's remains were accorded full military honors. The volley of fire and taps prescribed by the army regulations were sounded and the casket, draped with the American flag, was escorted to the grave by a detachment of soldiers, under command of army officers. The ceremonies were highly impressive.
John Ephraim Williams, a student of the medical department of Howard University, was buried Sunday from Lincoln Temple. The ceremonies were conducted by Dr. J. E. Moorland. The remains lay in state during Saturday at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity House. The deceased was a son of Ephraim Williams, well known throughout the South as a theatrical manager. He was a young man of great promise.
At a meeting of the Garnet Community Center, Daniel Freeman was reelected president and Mrs. Annie G. Green was elected secretary. "The Truth," a modern four-act play, was presented by the Howard University Dramatic Club at the Howard Theatre Saturday night. The play was directed by Prof. De Witt Croesant. Prof. L. M. Hershaw was the principal speaker at the Crispus Attucks Beneficial Society at the Georgia Avenue War Camp Community Center... Major J. B. Ramsay presided.
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of paying off the church debt, when five thousand five hundred dollars was raised. A large and appreciative gathering witnessed the closing of the season of the Bethel Literary on Tuesday evening last. A. Phillip Randolph delivered an address on "Bolshlevism, a Promise or a Monace." Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for her service as head of the woman's section of the Council of National Defense. The presentation was made by Secretary Baker in his office at the War Department on Monday.
Solomon T. Clanton of Chicago argued a motion for a client in a very important case before the Supreme Court of the United States. George E. Cohron, economic social secretary for the reconstruction of returned soldiers, connected with the Y. M. C. A., has resigned to accept a position with the National Benefit Association. Recent visitors to the Y. M. C. A. include Hermon Butler of Jacksonville, Fla.; J. L. Brock, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Kansom, Indianapolis, Ind.; A. O. Soffin, Kansas City, and Sidney Wells of the U. S. Army. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Lawyer W. O. Davis to Miss Nellie Agnes' Morton, June 4. Walter J. Singleton spent the week-end in Baltimore, the guest of W. M. White. Three big mass meetings are scheduled for this week by the Parents' League.
A conference of colored independents, led by A. E. Manning, editor of the Indianapolis World, and Thomas Wallace Swann of Philadelphia was held here for three days last week. Mrs. Lillian, Evans Tibbs, Washington's favorite soprano, and her husband, Prof. Roy W. Tibbs, a noted pianist, gave a recital in Louisville, Ky., recently. Prof. Tibbs is attending the Conservatory of Music at Oberlin University, Ohio, preparing for a master's degree. F. B. Ransom, a well-known lawyer, in charge of the business interests of Madame C. J. Walker, was among the visitors to the city last week. A new office building for the Walker Company may be erected here as soon as arrangements can be made.
Major Walter H. Loving, who was leader of the Filipino Band, went to New York last week for the purpose of investigating certain things affecting the soldiers in camp about New York. Walter Green of Portsmouth, Va., was in the city Monday and Tuesday attending the executive meeting of the National Brotherhood Workers of America, Inc. He was accompanied by his wife, and they left Tuesday evening for New York to visit friends.
PETERSBURG, VA
Peterburgh, Va.--The Hustings Court of this city opened Thursday and the most important case was that of a white man of business prominence named Harrison, who, it was charged, attempted to criminally assault Mrs. Robert Myers, a high respected colored woman. The case has been one of great interest and the outcome is watched by every colored man and woman in the city. The prosecution will be assisted by Harry Smith of Richmond as no court.
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The Baptist State Convention has been in session this week at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. S. T. Eddridge, pastor. It was largely attended, many visiting delegates coming from out of the state. The Rev. J. T. King of Richmond is president. Deacon A. Humbless of Lynchburg, the treasurer of the convention, reported $33,400 received for educational work.
Charles Williamson of this city died at the Naval Hospital, Charleston; S.C., last Friday. Mr. Williamson had a long and honorable record in the Navy and should have been relieved last December. He has been the head of the Lizzie E. Williamson of this city. Pattersburg was his native home. The remains arrived here Sunday for interment. Wesley Williamson, a brother, and his wife, Mrs. Katy Stovall, a sister, and her daughter, Miss Edna, are here to attend the funeral.
BALTIMORE MD
Baltimore, Md.—Bishop J. Albert Johnson has appointed the Rev. A. L. Gaines as pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church in place of the Rev. J. G. Martin, whom the congregation refused to accept. The last named succeeds Dr. Gaines as presiding elder of the Hagertown district. The service has been introduced in the City Council for the location of a new colored school in northwest Baltimore and another for an annex to School No. 106. The grounds of Morgan Park, in which Morgan College is located, will shortly be graded and streets laid out for high class residences. The Rev. J. W. McCoy, pastor of the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, will be tendered a reception by his congregation next Monday night, preparatory to leaving for Hanover to attend the A. M. E. Zion Conference. It is expected that Mayor-elect W. T. Broening will recognize colored men in his appointments.
CALL FOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL
A call for a public meeting is being sent out by Dr. J. W. Brown, James Hubert, J. C. Thomas, Jr., and Thomas Grigsby, as a committee appointed by Dr. Hutchens C. Bishop, in accordance with the instructions of a mass meeting held at the Armory auditorium on April 17. This committee was appointed to visit the Community Council headquarters in the Municipal Building, find out who was back of it, and what was the nature of the movement, and to report back to a later meeting. Such a meeting is now being called for Monday evening, May 26, at 8 p. m., sharp at the New York Public Library, 135th street near Lenox avenue. All citizens of the district bounded by 130th street to 145th street from Eighth avenue to the River, are invited to be present at this meeting.
CIRCLE CHANGES NAME.
The members of the Circle for Negro War Relief met on Monday evening, May 18, and voted to change the name of the Circle for Negro War Relief, Inc., to the Circle for Negro Relief, Inc. This revision is made necessary by the change in program from war relief only to all forms of relief.
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claims of race, creed, color, affection for the land of her ancestors only intensified the stance Americanism that characterized her.
"I have talked with her often, as many of you have, and we know that very dear to her heart was an enterprise which is yet to be undertaken. She was trying to get people interested in a home for colored women and colored girls, a place where those who really need help could be cared for and protected; something along the lines of the House of Mercy at Inwood, but particularly where they could be taught some useful occupation, something by which they could earn a livelihood and become useful and self-respecting members of the community.
"And now, at twenty-seven years of age, she has gone. We shall see her kind face and hear her pleasant voice no more. To her husband, Lieutenant Holmes, and to her own immediate friends and family, every person connected with this court wishes to express the deepest sympathy. We share their grief."
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Notice is hereby given of the removal of the campaign headquarters of the Boys' Welfare: Association to the offices of the Urban League, 2303 Seventh avenue. All captains and workers will kindly note the change.of address and hereafter make their reports to the treasurer, John D. Saunders or to R. C. McPherson in the League's office. Reports will be received daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p. m. and from 9 p. m. to 10 p. m.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson of Charlotte, N. C. are visiting in this city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Tabb.
Dr. A. Clayton Powell delivered the twentieth anniversary sermon of the pastorate of Dr. John C. Love of the Union Baptist Church, Montclair, Sunday evening.
Lieut. Edward S. Gillard of the 365th Infantry, recently arrived from overseas and was a caller at The Ace office. He is now on leave and visiting his home in Indianapolis.
A musical will be given at the home of Mr. Edwarda, 7 West 131st street, on Thursday evening, May 29; also a strawberry festival at the Emmanuel Church, 108 West 300th street, on Monday evening, June 2.
A big pageant and festival will be given Wednesday evening, May 28, at Union Baptist Church, 204-6 West Sixty-third street, when the growth and activities of Lincoln House will be descriptively shown.
On Monday evening, the Lucas Co. presented the "Heavenly Gate Ajar" to a well-filled house at the Union Baptist Church under the auspices of the women's auxiliary to the ushers' board, of which Mrs. Addie Enoa is president. Miss S. Elizabeth Frazier advanced to the 21st position in the contest for a trip to Europe conducted by the Ewing Telegram. All those who appreciate Miss Frazier's public service, should clip the coupons and help swell her vote.
At the Abyssinian Baptist Church Judge William Harrison of Oklahoma will be the speaker next Sunday morning and the Thaddeus Stevens Post and other pantheic organizations will listen to the pastor's sermon in the evening.
The third annual concert de luxe, under the management of Mme. Lula Robinson Jones, will be given Thursday evening. May 29, at Mother Zion Church, with Leon Adger, the organist and musician; Miss Lucile Spence, the popular reader. Mme. Jones herself will furnish the artistic touch to the "Lotus Eaters," a beautiful pantomime and the "Dream of Flowers."
H. J. Foster, a prominent member of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, who has been chef for twenty-five years on the private car of Frank Trumbell, president of the C. & O. Railroad, passed away Monday morning. Dr. Powell conducted the funeral services at Lane's undertaking parlors and his wife accompanied the remains to Denver, Colo., his former home.
The Rev. G. H. Sims, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, made a flying trip to reutersburg, Va.; the past week to attend the 52nd annual session of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, that met at the Harrison Street Baptist Church, of which Rev. Mr. Eldridge is the pastor. Dr. King was re-elected president of the convention. More than $10,000 was raised for missionary and educational purposes.
RUSH MEMORIAL CHURCH
Last Sunday was really the biggest day at Rush Church since Easter. The pastor preached both morning and evening, and in the afternoon, Mrs. Norah Taylor was the speaker. The members were fortunate to have as their guests at the evening service, the officers and members of the Southern Beneficial League. The last quarterly conference of the church was held Monday evening, and the congregation voted the return of its pastor, Rev. Dr. Crooke, for another year, also that of Presiding Elder Mason. The collection for last Sunday amputed to $122.
ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH.
The church was packed both morning and evening and at the Sunday School session in the afternoon. Dr. Powell preached an impressive sermon on "Learning to Pray." This was followed by an inspiring solo, "I Am Praying For You," by Mrs. Martha Pickenpack. E Willis Bradley, the noter tenor singer, from Seattle, and his wife united with the church. Mrs. Nora F. Taylor, of Chicago, delivered a notable address in the evening, at the close of which several persons united with the church. The offering for the day was $81.99. The trustees donated $6 to Mrs. Taylor for her services Friday and Sunday evenings.
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday at 11 a.m. the pastor preached a strong sermon on "The Security of the Godly." At the close of the service one person united with the church. At 2 p.m. the Sunday School workers were busy arranging their program for Decoration Day. At 3 p.m. the pastor preached at the Metropolitan Baptist Church; subject, "Pray for the Coming of the Kingdom." The B. Y. P. U. convened at 5:30 p.m. with an excellent attendance and a pleasing program. At the evening service the church was crowded and expected a sermon from the pastor on "the Closed Door." But W. M. S. of Chicago, the National Gospel singer of America, was presented to the audience and rendered a number of selections to the satisfaction of all who heard him. Four persons were converted and four united with the church. The offering amounted to $297.28. The Rev. Mr. Mann of New Jersey preached Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to an excellent crowd, last week. On Thursday evening Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Steward had a cake contest, which was very successful.
MOTHER ZION CHURCH
The Rev Benjamin Judd mired a splendid sermon at the morning service to an overflowing audience, among whom were a goodly number of soldiers in uniform, attended by some of the women of the motor corps. The fine weather contributed to a crowded Sunday school, which makes more progress.
School room to be built in the rear of the church. At the Lyceum, Prof. H. Lawrence Freeman, and the Negro Choral Society with a select number of others, presented "America," a pageant, winning fresh laurels for Prof. Freeman as a director. He has been offered the position as director of the Famous Fifteenth Regiment Band, made vacant by the untimely death of Lieutenant James Rosse Europe.
Guardian Angel Council, No. 523, I. O. St. Luke, listened to an impressive sermon by the pastor, Mrs. Grace Brice, one the only grand officer of the Navy, who degree chief of this large and growing council. Next Sunday evening Mt. Calvary Commandary will hold their annual service. Monday evening, May 26, the fourth and last quarterly conference will be held. Yearly reports from all auxiliaries must be made. Sunday evening marked the close of the Spring rally, under the auspices of the auxiliaries, with a total amount of $6,889.15. Ten prizes were awarded to the presidents bringing in the largest amounts. Twelve persons joined the church during the day.
METROPOLITAN BAPTIST.
Sunday was a glorious day and the spirit of the Lord was felt by all. The Rev. J. C. Boddy spokes from the subject of "Faith" found in Matt. xv. 28. In the afternoon the Rev. J. H. Simms spoke as it is his custom to speak in the afternoon of each third Sunday. Many visitors worshipped at this service. Prof. Lewis, the Rev. and Mrs. Beaman pleased all with their melodies. Interest is growing more and more in the Sunday School, because of the pleasant rivalry over the banner in the Young People's department.
The President is creating a great interest among the young folks in the B. Y. P. U. for which she deserves great credit. The rally literature is still coming in, making the collection $79.21 for the day. The movement for bettering the condition of boy life in Harlem is awakening sentiment; also the "Advancement of Colored People."
FIRST EMMANEUL CHURCH.
FIRST EMMANEUL CHURCH.
Pastor Bolden on last Sunday morning took his text from Proverbs iv. 23: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." He urged the people to take into their lives, love, kindness, meekness and goodness, for out of their hearts would proceed the same. The communion was served and one person, Chas. Kohn, joined the church. The Revs. Smith and Douglas assisted in the services. Excellent music was rendered by the choir. The Sunday School was also well attended. Supt. Hogans conducted the services. Pastor Bolden made an interesting talk to the children. Children's Day will be observed the second Sunday in June.
A drama, entitled "The Right Book," was presented at the Literary Society, by Mrs. Agnes Lawson. This play was written by Mrs. Lawson, and those who took part knew their lines well. S. R. Juliet rendered a bass solo; H. Ellis, recitation; and a piano solo by Mrs. Jackson concluded the program. Closing remarks by Pastor Bolden. All present were served with ice cream and cake by the generosity of Mrs. Lawson. The Emmanuel Fellowship Society met at 7:30 p. m.
At the 8 o'clock service a good sermon was preached by the Rev. Douglass from Hebrews xii, 1 to 4. The choir rendered the anthem, "Guide me, O thou great Jehovah." Dinner was served during the day by members of the Morning Glory Circle.
MANHATTAN Y. W. C. A.
Dr. and Mrs. Sumner A. Furniss of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Etnah Rochon Boutte of the Circle for Negro Relief were guests at the Y. W. C. A. vesper services last Sunday. Mrs. Boutte told of the work the Circle had done for War Relief and of its future plans. Dr. Furniss made a splendid address on "Social and Civic Righteousness." Miss Josephine V. Pinyon, employment and vocational secretary, who has been ill at the Presbyterian Hospital, is out again.
The Bible Study Class, with the Religious Work Committee, will entertain their friends Thursday evening after the lesson, 8:30 10:30. "The Woman of Samaria" will be the topic. The Live "Yer Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting this Friday at 8:30. All members of the committee are urged to be present.
Special program is being arranged by Miss Rosalee Finkney of the U. S. Labor Bureau. Dr. E. P. Roberts will be the principal speaker, a special worker of National Board of the Y. W. C. A, will be a guest of the branch for two weeks. Miss Blanche Hayes, Pennsylvania, and sister, Mrs. W. P. Hayes of this city, were guests at the Association Sunday evening. Miss Jane R. Bosfield of Washington, D. C. was a visitor at our branch Monday. Miss Allen 56 West 142nd street, presented the numbers in the room with a number of magazine. Friends and members of the Association are invited to attend the Y. W. C. A. May Party Thursday evening, May 29, at the home of Misses Johnson and Davis, 198 West 134th street.
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BETHEL CHURCH, BROOKLYN.
The services were well attended at Bethel last Sunday. The Rev. Wilson preached his last sermons for the conference, year. In the morning he preached on "A People with a Mind to Work," using for his text Nahsham is, 6. In the evening a woman and men's service was held, the sermon being delivered to the women on "The Results of Women's Devotion," using Matthew xv, 28 as a text. The pastor made an appeal for three persons to unite with the church to make a total number of fifty accessions this year. Two young men responded. The pastor reported that the receipts this year would nearly reach the five thousand dollar mark. The year has been the most successful one in the history of the church for accessions, finance and harmony. The pastor's return is very much desired.
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The Brooklyn Urban League has recently added to its staff Miss Marion Moore, the daughter of Mr. Fred Moore, as stenographer.
Dr. P. A. Wallace attended the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church which met in Harrisburg, Pa., this week. He was a member of that conference for a number of years and has a host of friends there.
"Organization" was the topic of the address of Lieut. Everett Williams at the League's Forum on Sunday. Long before the speaker had finished the audience were bristling with enthusiasm. Next Sunday the Rev. J. William H. Johnson will speak.
The fourth monthly session of the Ministers' Union of New York and vicinity, Dr. W. P. Hiyes of New York, president, will be held in St. Mark's M. E. Church, West 3rd street near 8th avenue, Monday, May 26 at 2 p.m. The address of the day will be delivered by the Rev. S. W. Smith of New Jersey.
Mrs. Nettie Ramsey Williams, aged 51 years, daughter of the late Oliver and Rebecca W. Ramsey, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Helen Gray, 61 McDougall street, on Sunday night, May 11, of acute indigestion. She was buried on Wednesday, May 14, from the home of her brother, William Ramsey, 333 Christian street, Philadelphia. In lieu in Eden Cemetery, The Rev William A. Credit officiated.
The members of the Concord Baptist Choir gave a surprise party in honor of their leader, Mrs. Daisy Tap-Tap, 466 home of Mrs. Alfred H. Jackson, 466 home of Rebecca Williams. A delicious supper was served, the decorations being pink and white. As a token of their esteem, Mrs. Tapley was presented with a beautiful hand embroidered
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A large and appreciative audience witnessed the opening of the forum of the Abbasian and Universal Republican Globe Sunday afternoon at 689 Herkimer street. Speeches were made by Mrs. M. C. Lawton, Geo. E. Wibecan, Assemblyman Cauffield, Alderman Wirth and Sergt. Jones, Master Percy Newbie excited "Frederick Douglass," an original poem by his father. Letters from Fred R. Moore, Dr. Roland, R. Johnson and Dr. V. Morton Jones, regretting their inability to be present at the opening, were read. Samuel A. Gibbs, president of the Abbasian, was master of ceremonies. The forum will be open every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and prominent speakers are promised for each meeting.
BRIDGE STREET CHURCH
The Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter completed his second year's pastorate at Bridge Street on Sunday by preaching at both services to very large audiences. In the morning his subject was "The Three Fold Need Of Man" and in the evening the "Eagle's Nest." Five persons united with the church and $100 was collected. At the evening service the Circle of Negro Relief with its representative, Fred R Moore, very forcefully presented its work to the congregation. The result of the second year of the pastor shows the following: Conversions, 28; accessions, 95; donated to charity, $464.20; total raised, $14,347.82.
PLEET STREET CHURCH.
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very complimentary remarks concerning the pastor and his great success at Fleet Street Church. The Rev. Accor preached a stirring sermon in the afternoon, and the commission was administered. At the evening service a large congregation assembled to hear Miss Lillian Tubahala, a native of South Africa. Her lecture was intensely interesting. The collection for the day was $132.70. The col-Sunday evening Dr. Wallace will presach the annual sermon to the Good Samaritans and their friends.
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Mrs. D. E. Campbell, of Englewood, N. D., will presach the Miss Elimabeth Reddick, to James C. Smith, son of Mrs. Maggie Smith and the late John Smith. Miss Reddick is very popular both in Englewood and New York social circles. She is formerly of Washington, D. C., but has been in Englewood for three years. The marriage will take place late in June.
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GARNETT-Died, at the residence of his father-in-law, $16 North Harrington St., Richmond, Va., WILLIAM HUGO GABBARD, a native of New York, of book. Though parents were originally of Richmond, he, with his mother, for a number of years resided in Changhe. He leaves to mourn their loss a devoted mother. He is survived by a mother, Amanda Carrington; a father, two uncles, two aunts, and a large, number of relatives and friends.
Funeral from the home Thursday at 3.30 P. M.
RICE—Frances Elizabeth Layne Riem, wife of Mosea T. Rice, departed this life on May 16. She was buried in nepturia. The funeral was held May 7 from her late residence, 113 Dixwell Ave. In memory of her family, interment in the family plot Evergreen Cemetery. Father Bowles officiated.
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