Norfolk Journal and Guide

NORTHERN LABOR CONTRACTS HARD AND UNRELIABLE The Journal and Guide NATIONAL NEGRO HEALTH WEEK To be Observed April 25-28, 1917 If you believe in The Journal and Guide Patronize those who use its advertising columns. LABOR EXODUS HURTFUL TO LABOR AND INDUSTRIES ALIKE Much Money Being Withdrawn From Circulation In Norfolk. Over Half Million Dollars Expended By One Company For Labor During 1916 May Be Cut In Half This Year. Labor Warned To Remain With Southern Industites. VOLUME XVII. NO. 23 LABOR EXODUS H LABOR AND IND Much Money Being Withdrawn From er Half Million Dollars Expended During 1916 May Be Cut In H ed To Remain With Southern H The exodus of Negro labor from Norfolk which has been going on for the past several months is beginning to assume serious proportions and col- ored men of thought in this city are beginning to realize that the exodus is likely to turn out to be a bomarrang where the colored laborers interests are concerned. For more than fifty years the several transportation companies with terminals here have been employing Negro labor exclusively in the handling of their freight and in carrying or their transportation operations. One of these companies expended last year more than one million five thousand dollars in the city of Norfolk. Over five hundred thousand dollars of which was spent for wages alone to longshoremen and other laborers. This half million dollars of course constituted a very large percentage of the money that was used to support the average colored home in the city, to maintain the churches, lodges and other organizations—to support colored stores and other business enterprises and to take care of hundreds of investments in the way of colored homes which are being bought thru building associations and other channels. The increasing exodus of Negro labor from the city is threatening to seriously upset normal conditions and race leaders are beginning to look into the situation with the view of discouraging any further exodus from this section. False Promises Made By Northern Labor Acents. The men are being lured away by all kinds of promises of ideal conditions at the North, promises which, of course, are not, and in fact cannot be fulfilled. It is true that living conditions among the colored laboring class in the South are not ideal, but it is also true that these conditions are being improved steadily. The great corporations that employ colored labor are taking a deeper and more active interest in the living conditions of their men and this movement promises many radical improvements in the not far distant future in housing conditions. The laborers that are being sent North by labor agents are as a rule hered into labor camps and housed and fed very much on the order of cattle. 2. Wages In Norfolk Compare Favorably With Northern Scale. The pay of these laborers is 20c per hour which is no improvement whatever over the wages paid here in Norfolk by the transportation companies when the vast difference in living conditions are taken into consideration. The contracts contain many mysterious clauses which the average laborer does not take the time to read and in fact could hardly understand if he did. The laborers are promised free transportation, etc., but the delusive contracts contain a clause which specify that the transportation charges are to be deducted provided the fortune-hunting laborer is not entirely satisfied with his unhappy lot in the labor camp and makes up his mind to seek better environments. It is a noticeable fact that the labor exodus is effecting mostly the colored men who are engaged by the large transportation companies. Norfolk Companies Will Pay Good Wages For Good Labor. To a representative of this paper, an official of one of those companies stated that it is a fact that his company which spent more than a half million dollars for labor during 1916 operated their business at a tremendous loss in consequence of the outrageous promises and demands made by foreign corporations upon the labor of this city and it is a serious question in the minds of the directors as to whether or not it is imperative to cancel their freight business as the demands for ships and the amounts available for rental of same produce a revenue which will at least offer their stockholders a 6% profit on their investment. It is easy to understand that such a course adopted by either one of the large transportation companies entering here would mean a serious loss to the colored people of Norfolk. This official stated that his company had for fifty years made it a rule to pay 22e per hour to competent, careful freight handlers, and as long as a man is diligent in the performance of his work the company keeps him on the payroll at the maximum wage. The constant withdrawal from our immediate midst of colored labor to go to Northern camps is, in the opinion of this paper, fraught with deeper concern than we at first contemplate. The North is offering apparent labor opportunities due to the stress of shortage of white men brought on by the exigences of the European War. When the war is over and the tide of immigration is again turned toward America, no one can tell what the at- titude of the Northern employers will be. The Negro laborer is typically a Southern product, accustomed to Southern habits and traditions. Once in the North, many of them become misfits and they are set adrift. In the South, the Negro laborer is usually indulged whether he is a misfit or not. Great Opportunities For Negro Labor In The South. At the present time all indications point to the South assuming industrial and commercial leadership in the affairs of this country for the next decade. Opportunity for the Negro in the shop, on the farm, in the mill, and in every vocation is more inviting now than at any time during the fifty old years since emancipation, for the bulk of labor to leave the South in the face of these promising conditions is a grave mistake. It is true that civic and social conditions and educational advantages are not what they should be in our city and section but we are just beginning to arrive at an era when the better thinking white men and colored men are reaching an understanding that promises a solution of these problems. It is to be hoped that circumstances will not necessitate our local transportation companies to resort to the employment of white foreign help us we would consider it a culmity for our colored friends to have to compete with such labor and besides it would necessarily alter the present friendly relations now existing and which has so long existed between the whites and blacks of this city and state. The advice of this paper to the colored laborers of Norfolk is to shun the uncertain inducements held out by Northern labor agents and remain here and work out their destiny among employers who have known them for half a century. There is no problem now existing, nor any question can arouse between employers and employees in the South which cannot be satisfactorily adjusted in conference. FISKE JUBILEE SINGERS TO APPEAR IN NORFOLK A musical event of great importance will be the appearance here on Wednesday night, March 21st, of the world renowned Fiske University Jubilee Singers, at St. John's A. M. E. Church. These famous singers will appear in Norfolk under the auspices of the Oriole Social and Beneficial Association, one of the city's most progressive men's organizations. The Fiske Jubilee Singers enjoy a world-wide reputation as being the most perfect and pleasing delincators of Southern Negro plantation and folk-songs. They have travelled over the world several times and on the campus of Fiske University stands a magnificent building erect with funds raised by these singers. WILMINGTON (T. R. Snead). Wilmington, N. C.—The beloved pastor of Central Baptist Church, who has been quite ill is much improved. He and his wife left Monday for a month's vacation in Florida. The Pulpit Aid Society gave him $15.00 on his trip. Among those on the sick list are: Mrs. Maggie Burnet, Walnut street, Mrs. H. V. Gattison, Bladen street; Mr. R. D. Bizzell and wife. Mrs. Carrie Plood, of Tampa, Fla., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bizzell, came on account of their illness. Mr. Jake Brown died on the 27th of February. He leaves a wife and four daughters. Miss Sarah Howard is taking a course in embalming for women and children. Mr. H. M. Ganjt left the city this week for the north. Dr. D. A. Strong, of Hamlet, N. C., is in the city as the guest of Mrs. Norman. Mrs. Naomi Newkirk, of Castle Haynes, N. C., was in the city Sunday visiting her uncle. Rev. W. H. Moore, pastor of Shillon Baptist Church, is visiting in Darlington, S. C., this week. The members of the Y. M. C. A. met last Sunday afternoon at the First Congregational Church, Rev. O. B. Hinnant (white) delivered a very interesting and helpful address. The subject for Sunday, March 11th, will be "Song Service Day." The public is invited. Mr. Andrew Phimrey, one of our old citizens, died last week. He had been operating a dray and baggage transfer department in the city for about 25 years. Many people who have visited Asheville, during that time were promptly served, by him. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, MARCH 10, 1917 FREE CLINICS IN COUNTY SURVEY OF NORFOLK COUNTY BY VIRGINIA ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION. Free Examinations On March 14th and 15th At Port Norfolk, Chureland, Pinners Point And West Norfolk—Beginning On Educational Campaign. A survey of tuberculosis conditions is being made of Norfolk County by the Virginia Anti-Tuberculosis Association which will at the same time carry on an active educational campaign in early symptoms and will hold free clinics where chest examinations will be made by a doctor from Catawba Sanatorium, with the co-operation of local physicians. Such a survey has been made in other states and in other cities of Virginia. Richmond had an examination day in December at which time 300 people were examined, over one hundred of whom had some illness and 79 of whom had tuberculosis. These seventy-nine cases have been visited in their homes by nurses and some of them have been sent to hospitals. The clinics on March 14th and 15th will be held in Port Norfolk, Churchland, Pinnner's Point, and West Norfolk. All examinations will be made free. An officer of the Association stated that the clinics were held with the hope of finding patients in the early stages of the disease, at which time it is curable. "We will have white and colored stations," he said, "and notice will be given in the papers of the hours when the clinic stations will be open. We know that a lot of the tuberculosis cases in the county die without having doctors, and more still allow the disease to run on a long time before they go to a doctor. After they have seen him a few times and are not well, they get discouraged and stop going. A lot of the patients know nothing about how the disease is spreading our grandfathers thought it was "the Hand of God," many people think so still. So they stay sick and they don't learn the simple things about protecting other people, and the result of it all is that whole families are wiped out from a disease that we know to be curable and preventable. Our object is to educate people in the early symptoms—more still to teach them that they ought to detect it so early that they will certainly be cured—and then to teach them how to protect other people. We can't do any teaching without pupils, so we want to hold these clinic days and get the people to come to us to be examined. Then we can visit them in their homes and teach them how to protect themselves. State Board of Health lectures will give stereopticon lectures at several churches, and clinics will be held for two days. It is hoped that a great many people will avail themselves of the opportunity to have an examination. COLORED VOLUNTEER FIREMEN SAVE BUILDING Asheville's Heavy Apparatus Could Not Reach Blaze That Was Extinguished By Them. Ashville, N. C.—Last Sunday night at 10 o'clock fire was discovered in the basement of Dr. J. W. Walker's Sanitarium, 15 Circle street, and sent in the alarm. The colored hose reel company responded promptly and in a short time succeeded in putting it out. There had been a continual downpour of rain ever since Thursday, and the mud was so deep on this side of the city that it was impossible for the city's heavy fire trucks to get any where near the building. On account of conditions as above stated, about three years ago the colored property owners in this vicinity asked the city to place a hose reel station on Ridge street for their use in case of fire, which was granted. They have responded on several occasions but this is the first time they have had full control. The assistant fire chief came over with about a dozen men on foot and was very much pleased with the good work of the colored boys, because if it had not been for the quick work of this company this building and 5 or 6 other houses would have been destroyed. The mud and water on this side of the city is something dreadful in the winter. We had to wade through mud holes over our shoe tops pulling the reel, some slipping and falling all the way to the fire. Our company is consisted of Messrs. Thos. Morris, Captain; J. F. Pearson, Kay Palmer, John H. Smith, J. W. Ninson, Jr., McCoy, Wm. Alexander, E. Ford, Rob Love, Wm. Brooks, Stinson and J. H. Hamilton. The building was unoccupied, Dr. Walker had closed it several months ago, and the city had been making arrangements to lease it for use of a Manual Training Department of Catholic Hill School. The origin of the fire is not know Very little damage done. SUNDAY SCHOOL OPENS NEW FIELD COLORED BOY MASS MEETING OF OPPORTUNITY AMONG HEROES S. S. CONGRESS SECRETARY WILL SPEAK AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY. Whirwind Campaign To Be Conducted Under Auspices Of The Forces Of Baptists In Norfolk Sunday Morning—Much Interest Manifested. Front line Sunday Schools and how to build them is to be the subject of an address to be delivered at the Bute Street Baptist Church Sunday by Henry Allen Boyd, the Secretary of the Sunday School Congress Movement, of Nashville, Tennessee. His visit to Virginia at this time as given out by Revs. C. P. Madison of the Second Calvary Baptist Church and Richard H. Bowling of the First Baptist Church is to create a more profound interest in modern Sunday School work. Plans have been arranged whereby a whirl wind campaign will be made to as many of the Sunday Schools of Norfolk Sunday morning between the hours of nine thirty and eleven o'clock as can be touched with the special committee. It is planned to spend not more than three minutes at each Sunday School. As soon as the Sunday Schools have been visited they will be invited a second time to the mass meeting in the afternoon at the famous Bute Street Church. The coming of the Sunday School Congress secretary insures the handling out of the receipt for the building of front line Sunday Schools. It was learned this week that very low reduced round trip rates had been assured on all railroads from points in this territory to Nashville for the Sunday School Congress, which is to meet there June 13-18th. The Rev. Mr. Boyd is the son of Rev. R. H. Boyd, the secretary and founder of the National Baptist Publishing House at Nashville, Tennessee. SIDELIGHTS ON RURAL SCHOOLS STATE INSPECTOR MOORE RE-VEALS INEQUALITIES EXISTING IN SCHOOL SYSTEM. Poor School Houses, Inefficient Teachers And Low Salaries Prevail—In Many Cases Colored Home Owners Are Helping Themselves. (By Chus H. Moore, State Inspector of Colored Schools.) Greensboro, N. C. — The colored school population in Wayne County, North Carolina, will total about 6,000 children. To train and educate them for future citizenship and usefulness to self and service to home, state and country there are thirty-nine (39) schools, in which forty-five (45) teachers are employed. The above number of teachers does not include those in the graded schools of Goldsboro, Mt. Olive and perhaps in one other town. It refers only to the rural schools. The salaries range from $20 to $35; the average $25. The average length of the school session is five months, excepting in the special tax districts, where a few schools run six months. The physical condition of the school buildings upon the whole are fairly good. The qualifications and preparation of the teachers for their work are above the average. The superintendent of the county schools, Prof. E. T. Atkinson, impressed us in the two conferences, which we had with him, as being unusually interested in the welfare of his colored schools. This is manifested in his frequent visits to the schools to personally see and learn for himself whether or not the teachers are doing the work properly. His conduct is unlike many other white school superintendents, who rarely, if ever, are seen inside of a colored school in their respective counties. The best schools and best buildings are in Brogden township. This is, undoubtedly, due to the fact that some of the wealthiest colored farmers in the county live in this section. While we were on some of our visits to the schools, the Rev. Clarence Dillard, principal of Goldsboro Graded School, accompanied us. On one occasion when we were approaching, perhaps, the worst school building in the county, which seemed almost about to tumble down, I remarked to him, "i venture to say that the most of the parents of those children attending that school are renters and do not own their homes." After finishing our visit, just before leaving the school, we took a vote of the children, whose parents owned their homes and not a hand was raised, which indicated that there wasn't a single homeowner among our people in that neigh- SUBSTANTIAL LIFE INSURANCE NOW WITHIN REACH OF COLORED VIRGINIANS. North Carolina Mutual And Provident Association Enters The Field, Writing Only Straight Life Policies On Old Line Legal Reserve Basis. That colored people must learn the importance of carrying staple life insurance for the purpose of leaving something to pay off their debts, educate their children and provide for their families, is the opinion of C. C. Spaulding, vice-president and general manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association of Durham, N. C., recently licensed to do business in Virginia. Mr. Spaulding spent a few days with the representatives of his company in Norfolk last week, and, when questioned by a representative of this paper regarding the entrance of his company into this state stated the above and added that while his company issues all classes of industrial and ordinary life insurance, it is their object to solicit only straight life insurance in Virginia, thereby working in harmony with all the colored sick benefit companies and offering an opportunity for the colored people of the state to secure real life insurance. Mr. Spaulding, when asked what had been the principle factors contributing to the unparalleled growth of his company, said "Efficient business management, prompt payment of claims, truthful advertising in leading newspapers and magazines in the territory which it operates. The North Carolina Mutual has never let a just claim go unpaid nor ever failed to meet all the requirements for the protection of its policy holders." In reference to the company's policy in Virginia, he said, "In coming to Virginia the company is opening an avenue for Negro physicians to get the medical examination fees that are paid to white physicians when Negroes insure with white companies and for lucrative employment for hundreds of the best men and women of the race in the state, thereby keeping all of the commissions and salaries within the race." Mr. Spaulding, as well as those associated with him in the insurance business is a race man and is purely unselfish in his desire to give all the assistance and encouragement within his means to Negro business and commercial enterprises. The company pays thousands of dollars yearly to Negro printing and publishing houses and other concerns for services rendered by them. It can be said with credit to the concern that it does its banking with and pays its claims through a Negro bank. Eighteen years ago the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, founded by John Merrick, who associated with himself Dr. A. M. Moore, as secretary and C. C. Spaulding as general manager, began business. Mr. Spaulding who was manager was also agent and collector and the first year's business amounted to $840.00. In 1916 the company did $501,198.00 worth of business and has more than eight million dollars worth of insurance in force. It owns nearly one hundred thousand dollars worth of real estate and has on deposit $130,000.00 with insurance commissioners for the protection of its policy holders. It is now doing business in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia and District of Columbia and giving profitable employment to thousands of men and women of the race. It was the first Negro company to adopt the safe and same old line legal reserve policy and is the strongest company of its kind among the race in the world. Experienced Life Insurance Men Enter Messrs. C. P. Neoley, M. C. Clark and C. A. Wright, all experienced and trained life insurance salesmen have entered Virginia in the employment of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association of Durham, N. C. Mr. Neely has charge of the Norfolk branch office as district manager and Messrs. Clark and Wright are in charge of the Newport News and Richmond branches respectively. They express themselves as being heartily gratified with the cordial welcome and reception given them and their company by the people of Virginia. Grand Debate And Concert. On Monday night, March 19th, 1917, there will be a Grand Debate and Concert given at Jerusalem Baptist Church under the auspices of John C. Fowler Post, No. 67 Department of Virginia G. A. R. and the Women's Relief Corps. Subject: "Resolved, that Slavery Was A Blessing and Not a Curse to the Negro Race." Affirmative—Prof. D. J. Jaeox and Geo. W. Walker of Portsmouth; negative—Rev A. Hobbs and Jas. F. Billups. A very interesting program has been arranged in connection with the debate. Admission ten cents. Lawyer W. H. Land, master of ceremonies; Landon Jessup, Commander of Post; W. S. Wilson, Adjutant. PRICE FIVE CENTS GAVE HIS LIFE IN VAIN EFFORT TO RESCUE A DROWNING SHIPMATE. William Duggar, Portsmouth Boy, Was Member Of Crew Of Coast Guard Cutter Yamacraw, Which Lost Nine Men In Effort To Aid Stranded Steamer. a colored youth lost his life in a valiant effort to save that of a fellow member of the crew of the coast guard cutter Yamacraw, which lost nine men in an effort to aid the stranded tank steamer Louisiana off the Maryland coast Sunday night, is graphically told in the following extracts from a story of the disaster published in the Norfolk Virginian Pilot: Young William Hogarth, a 17-year-old boy from Virginia Beach, and J. J. Kennedy, steerage cook, are the only two of a dozen men who will ever be able to hear their praises sung. Both risked their lives in an effort to save R. J. Grandy, master-at-arms; and Hogarth, with a colored boy, disobeyed orders that he might make a valiant effort to rescue Ralph Simmons, another boy from Virginia Beach. In both attempts he failed. Until noon Monday his name was among the list of drowned. He had been washed ashore, however, clinging to a water cask, and had crawled to a fish camp half a mile from the beach. William Dugger, the colored boy, gave his life in the vain effort to aid his white shipmates. No Oarsmen Left. Had the Yamaeraw carried her full crew, Captain Ridgley is confident that many of the nine men who were thrown into the son when their boat overturned would have been saved, and that no other lives would have been added to the death list. She had left Norfolk Saturday on an emergency call, however, with half of her men ashore. With nine men in the surf boat there was only one ordinary seaman left aboard the cutter. The others were all engineers, firemen, officers or boys, none of them experienced oarsmen. Captain Ridgley was in the saloon of the Yamaeraw when the surf boat renched the tanker. He was watching through a porthole the "blinker lights" with which the Louisiana had been signalling him. Suddenly he saw them flush wildly. A few seconds later the message came: "Boat capsized; men in water." It was only a few seconds more before the ghostly glare of calcium life buoys could be seen through the mist and rain. The Yamaeraw was not three-quarters of a mile away. She hastened to the rescue of her ill-fated crew. Yamacraw In Danger. Grady was the first man picked up by the searchlight. He was clinging to a life buoy. As the cutter approached he left the buoy and swam to her. Captain Ridgley was playing with life and death. The Yamamaw was in the midst of dangerous shonals. More than once she had been warned by the red glare of rockets sent up by the station ashore to stand out to sea. But Grady and another man could be seen not 50 yards from the ship. Captain Ridgley believes every man aboard would have gone over the side had he attempted to leave them to their fate. The captain ran from the bridge and lashed a line about his chest. As he stepped to the rail, Kennedy pleaded to take his place. The cook dived in and succeeded in grasping Grady's slippery oil-skins. He was unable to maintain a hold and Grady drifted from his reach. The cutter maneuvered until he was alongside the gangway. Grady was caught by two men. In a sudden roll the gangway went below water and the sea wrenched him from their grasp. Thrice Almost Saved. As a last report, the dinghy was lowered. In it were Hogarth and the colored boy. They were told to catch Grady when he was washed across the stern; but were ordered under no circumstances to loose the lines that held the little boat to the cutter. They succeeded in grasping Grady, but were unequal to the strain of holding him. Grady drifted out of sight. His body has not yet been found. Another calcium flare was sighted hardly 50 yards away. Bathed in the rays of the cutter's searchlight Hogarth and the colored boy recognized Simmons. Without hesitation they disregarded orders, threw off the lines that held them to the ship and jumped to the oars. They reached Simmons and could be seen struggling to lift him into the little boat. Then it was that Captain Ridgely gave the first official order to lower a boat. He ordered the whale boat into the water, manned by four of the remaining crew. They were to drop down with the tide and wind until they reached the dinghy. With Hogarth, Dugger and Simmons there would have been a full crew to fight back to the cutter. PAGE TWO Wholesale Dealer In SECOND HAND SHOES FOR NORTH CAROLINA TRADE Drop Postal For Price M. L. KRAMPF, 903 Church St., Norfolk, virginia When YOU Order MORRIS' ICE CREAM you order the best cream that is made. Try an order for your next Sunday's dinner James Morris 340 QUEEN STREET Dr. F. R. Triggs, Pres. J. C. Wilson, Treas. H. M. Parkins, Secretary and Manager JOIN WITH US! People's Mutual Burial and Beneficial Association 25c Monthly or $2.50 Yearly Geta $100. Burial. 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THREE NORFOLK STORES PIANOS OF QUALITY AT THE LOWEST PRICES When a man comes to your home to sell a piano you know that he must be paid for his time and expenses—and you also must know that the buyer is the one who pays. When buying from us you do not pay for the services of the middleman as we have no agents, no salesmen, no solicitors, nor do we have to place our pianos on a free trial which also is an item of the customer pays. The celebrated makes we sell: KNABE, LINDEMAN, STEGER, KRANICH & BACH, PALMER, HAINES BROS., and others of worth and reputation are known everywhere and sold us at the factory cost plus a small profit. MENZEL PIANO CO. 440 Granby St., Near Charlotte. "The Best Place to Buy Your Piano" Unusual Fine Stock of Elegant Used Pianos from $125 Up. OURWARSTRENGTH English Military Correspondent Thinks Well of Us. REGULARS HIGHLY TRAINED. Colonel Repington Declares That Capable General Staff Exists to Point Way and That West Point Training and Discipline Will Assert Themselves Over Volunteer Army. London.—Colonel Repington, the military correspondent of the Times, writes as follows in the course of an article on the United States army: "The United States army is a gallant army, composed of fine men, led by officers of high attainments, but it is not an army in the modern sense. Von Hindenburg probably has influenced the German general staff's view of American military power as of no account and probably will remain of no account during the duration of the war." After describing the American army and militia organization and stating that the census of 1010 showed 20,000,000 men of military age in the country Colonel Replington proceeds as follows: "The general staff of the United States army and the many prominent American statesmen who have been secretaries of war or otherwise connected with the army must have worked out long ago the plans to be followed in the event of such a crisis as has now arisen. "Direct military intervention of the United States in the war in Europe is not practicable, even were America to desire it. The obvious course is to use the highly trained regulars, particularly the officers, as the nucleus for a volunteer army which should not form at any one time a force larger than can be properly trained. "We cannot doubt in the light of past experience in American military practice that in a popular cause recruits would lock to the colors by the hundreds of thousands, but an army so formed would be a hindrance rather than a help except in case of invasion, to which the United States would hardly be exposed. "The United States has one great advantage. She is self contained and not exposed to serious attack. She is populous and wealthy. Potential internal difficulties may vanish if the country be united. "A capable general stuff exists to point out the way. West Point training and discipline will assert themselves over a volunteer army grouped around regulars and cadets. The war industries which have been expanded and created for the service of the belligerents will be at America's disposal. "If she elects to aid the cause it will prove for her that the old fire is not extinct. If the old of America will be more useful immediately in finance and on the seas the eventual employment of her army in support of her policy must be foreseen." GOLD NUGGETS IN KANSAS. Years Ago a Man Threw a Pouch of Them Away. Oneida, Kan.—As a further episode in the proposed development of Oneida's "gold field," it is now recalled that many years ago George Williams found a leather pouch filled with the same kind of nuggets which have been found lately in the craws of ducks killed here. Williams did not know that the pouch contained anything of value and threw it away. The pouch is supposed to be one of those belonging to the Colorado miner who lost his life while crossing a creek near here. The miner was returning to his home in the east and carried many thousands of dollars' worth of gold dust with him. Three persons here have found nuggets during the past two weeks. WITNESS COULDN'T CLIMB. Stairs Kept Him, and So Court Went Down to Him. San Diego, Cal.-The unique situation has been presented here of an adjournment of court to accommodate a witness who was too bulky and lame to climb the courthouse stairway. The change to a ground floor courtroom on the opposite side of the street was agreed to by the attorneys interested, and the testimony of Dr. W. Allen, health officer of National City, in the case against Davis Green on a statutory charge, was taken with Judge Lewis presiding. Patient on a Sled. Ashland. Ore.-Mrs. S. A. Parker was hauled seven miles on a sled by four young men on route to a hospital in this city to be treated for heart trouble. The trip by sled was from the Parker ranch to Pinchurst, thence, by team twenty-three miles to Ashland. The young men were Ray Sayles, Howard Parker, Island de Carlone and Harris Dean, some of the employees of the California-Oregon Power company. The sledding portion of the trip was made over snow four feet deep. Comb Flattens Bullet. Fenton, II.-Mrs. Henry Sutherland of West Frankfort, a bride of a few weeks, was struck by a stray bullet, which came through a door of her father's home, and narrowly escaped death. Mrs. Sutherland fell against a stove. A bullet had struck the back of her head and flattened against a metal comb. The comb practically saved her life. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE ONLY TRUE LIVING D. A. R. Father of Pennsylvania Woman Served In American Revolution. Philadelphia.-Mrs. Hannah Dial of Jacobs Creek, Pa., who probably is the only true daughter of the American Revolution living, celebrated her one hundred and second birthday recently, says a correspondent of the Pittsburgh Dispatch. Her father, Robert Slommons, served throughout the Revolutionary war with a distinguished record for bravery. He was a scout and Indian fighter and was several times captured by the Indians and put to torture because he would not betray the plans of the American army. Mrs. Dial owns an Indian tomahawk with which her father struck down an Indian who attacked him from ambush. Mrs. Dial attributes her long life and good health to living the simple life, with much hard work of various kinds. She is a woman of remarkable attainments and a large fund of information gathered from much reading. $13,000 FOR THREE TOES. $10,000 Verdict to Boy, $3,000 to Father, For Skid of Auto. New York.—Illmer J. Carlsen, eight years old, received before Supreme Court Justice Kelby and a jury in Brooklyn a verdict of $10,000 against the E. W. Bliss company for injuries he suffered Jan. 20, 1910, when one of his feet was run over by a five ton muntion truck, causing amputation of three toes. The boy's father was awarded $3,000 for the loss of his services. The boy was sitting on the curb of Fortleth street, Brooklyn, near his home, with his feet in the gutter. The truck, loaded with three inch shells, rounded the corner, skidded and ran over his foot. Edward J. McCrossin, counsel for the boy, contended that the driver of the truck violated a city ordinance by turning the corner faster than four miles an hour. WILD DEER AS PATIENT. Doctor Treats Buck For Shock After Colliding With Auto. Newton, N. J.—Dr. Whitfield Gray, state veterinarian for this section, had the unusual experience of ministering to a wild deer. The doctor was on his way to Hainsville, where, as in some other parts of this county, pink eye has become almost an epidemic among horses. When the doctor was passing through a stretch of woods a buck leaped out and tried to cross the road bringing up against the doctor's car. The wind shield and a mudguard of the car were broken, and the buck fell unconscious. Dr. Gray treated the animal's bruises and adulterated a restorative and in half an hour the buck, still a bit uncertain on his legs, rose and walked away. HARVARD MAN A "MAID." Earns $15 by Housework—Students Make $85,120 In Year. Cambridge, Mass.—One Harvard undergraduate elected to do general housework during the last academic year, according to the annual report of the student employment office. The sum of $15 which the young man received for his services leads to the belief that he either substituted for a regular malt or lost his job after a month of balking and bed making. Local employment during the last year gave GIS Harvard men total wages of $85,120.76. Included in the occupations followed were those of furnace man, dancing teacher, dancing partner, pin boy, model, errand boy, scene shifter and conductor. BONUS FOR NOT WEDDING. Miss Eaton Will Get $5 a Month For Teaching if She Does Not Marry. Highland, Kan.-Miss Ella Eaton of Highland, who will teach in the schools of Metcalf, Arlz., during the coming year, will receive a bonus of $5 a month if she refranks from marrying until the end of the school term next spring. Marrying girls have been in great demand at Metcalf. The school board of that town has had so much trouble looking for new teachers after school has been in session three or four months that it was decided to offer a special bonus to the schoolteachers who will remain single. Shot Owl Stealing Hen. Vancouver, Wash.—When a big horned owl eighteen inches tall was flying off with a hen S. J. Pettit shot the bird at his farm, near Orchards, recently. The owl measured four feet six inches from tip to tip. Mr. Pettit had missed several chickens and was at a loss to know where they went and was pleased when he found he had the culprit. The owl will be mounted. COUGHS HARD, AND-UP COMES MISSING TOOTH New York.—Twas a lucky cough that Assemblyman George Blakely of Yonkers, N. X., coughed the other day. So violent was it that it ejected from Blakely's throat a hard rubber plate holding a false tooth which had been lodged in his throat for nine months. Blakely swallowed the tooth while making a political speech. He also lost his voice. Now he can fairly shout his thanks. PORTSMOUTH Preceding announcements of concerts, entertainments, etc., where admission fee is charged will be accepted for publication as advertising only, the rate for which is one (1) cent a word payable in advance. See the Agent and arrange for your publications before sending them to the office. —The Publishers. Mr. Jake Reid, formerly of Portsmouth, now practicing law in Ranokie, spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of his brother Lawyer, Wm. M. Reid. Prof. W. E. Riddlick, Rev. J. Early Wright, Miss Estelle M. Thompson and Miss Evelyn N. Jones, of the city public schools, left the city Tuesday of this week for Roanoke to attend the State Teachers' Association, which was in session from the 7th to 10th. Miss Thompson was elected by the City Teachers' Association to represent them at this meeting. They report having spent a delightful stay, and are aglow with the inspiration and information received. Mrs. Mary E. Brown, of Philadelphia, who was suddenly called to the city on account of the death of her sister, left for her home last Friday morning. Mrs. H. A. Stepney, 1307 Effingham street, is now convalescent. Mrs. L. Atkins of County street, is quite slick with an attack of grip. Mrs. Brownie Mitchell of Effingham street, is confined to her bed on account of illness. Miss George Davis, of Smithfield, was the guest of her sister, Miss Irene Davis, last week. The musical given February 26 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, under the auspices of the Third Ward Community Club, was a success in every way. The splendid program consisted of all musical numbers by local talent except the Reading by Miss Leanneade Barbour, of Norfolk, Va., and recitation by Miss Alma Langley. The remarks on community work, by Mrs. Fannie Ashe were very timely. The prize, (an umbrella) for selling the highest number of tickets, was awarded to one of the members of Metropolitan Church. The death of Mrs. Julia Young Edwards, which occurred at her late residence in South street, Friday night of last week, came as a shock to many of her friends who were not aware of her illness, which was of short duration. Her funeral service was conducted Monday at 2:30 p.m. from Zion Baptist Church, of which she was a member. The pastor, Dr. J. M. Armstead, spoke beautifully of her Christian life. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, five children, mother, father, sister and two brothers. The floral designs were many and beautiful. Sunday at 12:30 o'clock the funeral service of Mrs. Ethel Hunter, wife of Samuel Hunter, whose death occurred Thursday of last week, was solemnized from Zion Baptist Church. She had been a consistent member of sold church since her residence in the city. She leaves a husband, five children, mother, sister and brothers to mourn their loss. There was a mass meeting held under the muspiees of the B. Y. P. U. of Zion Baptist Church Sunday, Mar. 4, at 4:30 p. m., at which time all the young people's societies of the city were represented. The program, which consisted of invocation by P. W. E. Hiddick; Remarks by Dr. E. H. Hunter, Mr. G. L. Somerville, Rev. R. G. Adams; Piano Solo by Miss Eunia Darden; Solo by Miss Pearl Hooper, and singing by Allen Christian Endeavor Society of Eunuel and B. Y. P. U. Choir, was thoroughly enjoyed by the many who were present. Mrs. Olivia Stroud Johnson, who has been sick for several weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. Annie Halstead, of 716 Dine street, is in the city from Philadelphia, having come on account of the illness of her sister, Miss Margue Halstead. TAG DAY IN PORTSMOUTH. Judging from the number of tags displayed on the streets Saturday, a neat sum will be realized through the Federated Clubs of Portsmouth for the benefit of the Girls' Industrial Home. Much credit is due the young ladies who laid aside their work and devoted the entire day to the disposing of tags, despite the heavy downpour of rain; for such a worthy cause as the effort represented. MEN'S DAY AT EMANUEL The observance of Men's Day at "Old Emanuel" promises to be very full and attractive. Great interest centers around the fact that the Rev. Dr. L. B. Moore will preach at 11 o'clock a.m. and address the people of Portsmouth at 3 p.m. Dr. Moore, more familiarly known as "Dean Moore," is remembered and admired in Portsmouth as an able, enlighten and eloquent preacher and lecturer, and is always heard gladly by the people generally. This fact assures record-breaking audiences to hear him on Sunday the 11th. It will be advisable for all who desire good seats to be on time. For the evening hour, a very unique and interesting program has been arranged. A men's choir will lead the general singing, while the Corsey Quartette and Y. M. C. A. Quartette will render special selections. The laymen will have entire charge of the program and the service will be so arranged as to correlate the civic and religious obligations of men. The chief speaker of the evening will be the Hon. Sherizer, the new city manager of Portsmouth, who will speak on "Clivic Pride." This will offer a splendid opportunity for this important official and some of the best citizens to get better acquainted. Several organizations have been invited and are expected to attend in a body. MT. HERMAN. The birthday of Miss Janie B. Mcatyre of Nicholson street, was cele- 1 STEPHENSON JEWELRY CO. We have Watches, Clocks, Rings and Jewels for sale. All Repairing and Engraving done immediately Why Not Own Your Home AS HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ARE DOING. WE WILL HELP YOU IF YOU WANT TO BE HELPED. COME IN AND TALK IT OVER The Seaside Building Ass'n AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK, $100,000 TELEPHONE 1016 Office, Corner Smith & Bute Streets :: Norfolk, Virginia OFFICERS D. W. BYRD, President F. W. WILLIAMS, 1st V. Pres. G. W. GORDON, 2nd V. Pres. J. C. BROOKS, Secretary WM. GORDON, Treasurer WM. M. REID, Attorney Deposit Your Rent Money in a Home If You continue to pay rent you will only have "scraps of paper" to replace your hard-earned cash. If you continue off the matter of buying a little home the result will be the same. But if you decide now to begin saving in a home, in a few years you will be free from debt. Why Not Own Your Home AS HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ARE DOING. WE WILL HELP YOU IF YOU WANT TO BE HELPED. COME IN AND TALK IT OVER AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK, $100,000 TELEPHONE 1016 Deposit Your Rent Money in a Home If you continue off the matter of buying a little home the result will be the same. But if you decide now to begin saving in a home, in a few years you will be free from debt. Phone us for an appointment to talk this matter over. Call Norfolk 1061 Books Now Open For Subscriptions of Stock A Home Getting Opportunity Money to Lend. 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A GROUP of New York business men who have for many years been greatly interested in the welfare of the colored people, have recently purchased the formula of C-ME-GRO A Straightener and Grower o Colored People's Hair as well as a wonderful Dandruff Relief They consider it the best SCALP dressing on the market for these purposes. BEND TODAY for box sizes $1.50, $1 00 and 50c; also for testimonials. SUCCESS PRODUCTS CO., Inc. By Mail Only Desk'3 149 Broadway New York City R-VIM DE MARK Her Chief Adornment a medical science for promoting the growth of the hair, guarantee. It is a scalp food, hair grower and dresser. IM SYSTEM through mail or by personal instructions, goods. Write today for terms and territories. CIMICAL CO., Inc. N Phar. D., Pres.-Mgr. PERE'S WITH SERVICE ention is neccessary Phone to become one of CUSTOMERS at 3328 SANITARY LAUNDRY WASHINGTON, D. C. DISPUTANA, VA. Last Sunday was one of the big days for the church-gobars of this community. Little Hill Baptist Church was a center of attraction. The large Sunday School was addressed by Miss M. L. Weaver, who was present and gave a very interesting talk on the work of the State Sunday School Missionary work. Mr. W. M. Reece, our efficient superintendent, presided. The school voted a membership in the State Convention by contributing $7. Our much loved pastor, the Rev. B. F. Cardner, of Suffolk, Va., gave the regular preaching services over to Prof. T. C. Erwin, of Petersburg, Va., who spoke very interestingly of the good work that the Negro Organization Society is doing in the interest of better education, better schools and better homes. We all were much delighted, simply because we are working hard for these betterments. Mrs. Mary Reeves presented a Pastor's Register and a Missionary Hand Book, to our teacher, Mrs. Barham, who presented them to our pastor. He very graciously thanked us for the gifts. A collection of $56.52 was taken. Mr. Adam Taylor, one of the oldest and best liked citizens, and a life member of this church, died on February 25, and was buried on the 27th. The Rev. B. F. Gardner, his pastor, preached the funeral. He had been a member of Little Hill Church from its organization. He was loved by all who knew him. The honors at the grave were given by the members of the Grand United Order of St. Luke. He leaves a widow, two sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Sign of Good Digestion. When you see a cheerful and happy old lady you may know that she has good digestion. If your digestion is impaired or if you do not relish your meals take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach improve the digestion and cause a gentle movement of the bowels. For sale by all druggists. OCEAN VIEW, VA. Mrs. Chas. W. Robinson of Greensboro, N. C., who has been visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Etheridge, has returned home. Rev. Moore filled his pulpit last Sunday at Mt. Zion Church, Sewalis Point. All members of Sabbath School are especially requested to be present next Sunday. Sabbath School at 10:30 a.m. Preaching at 12 p.m. B. F. Etheridge, superintendent. The Ocean View Literary and Social Society meets with Mrs. Emmu Gale Tirele next Sunday at 6 p.m. An interesting program is expected. Friends are invited. Come and join with us. Mr. and Mrs. Carter Newman have moved on Potomac street. For many GUIDE—Five. years they have resided on Atlantic street. Their friends are glad to have them as closer neighbors. Mr. Clifton Newman is a student at Hampton Institute. L.D. be given mannepa American arch 20th. h manu- Long Hair That Is Soft, Smooth and Glossy TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD. Ten Dollars in Gold will be given for the best poem on the Emancipation of the Negro from American slavery. Offer expires March 20th. Enclose return postage with manuscript. Address "Prideworthy Musc" 711 Highland Ave., Norfolk, Va. Mrs. W. T. Robertson The Visiting Hair Beauty Ctlturist She will call at your residence and give you the most scientific TREATMENT Registered Agent for Mme. C. J Walker's Treatment 1320 Church St. Norfolk, Va. Will be Pleased to have you Call and See Us. DO YOU BELIE REMEMBER PALMER'S SKIN-S when looking for the ORIGIN plexion Brightner. In successf millions of boxes sold all over BEWARE of all substitutes. S dangerous. Insist upon getting "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment BELIEVE IN SIGNS? MEMBER THIS ONE SKIN-SUCCESS OINTMENT ORIGINAL Skin Ointment and Com- sucessful use over eighty years. Many all over the country to satisfied users. stitutes. Substitutes may be harmful; even in getting what you want - the old, reliable ointment and Soap. DO YOU BELIEVE IN SIGNS? REMEMBER THIS ONE PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS OINTMENT when looking for the ORIGINAL Skin Ointment and Complexion Brightner. In successful use over eighty years. Many millions of boxes sold all over the country to satisfied users. BEWARE of all substitutes. Substitutes may be harmful; even dangerous. Insist upon getting what you want - the old, reliable "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment and Soap. MADE ONLY BY The Morgan Drug C Palmer's "Hair-Success" Dressing, the hair pomade on the market. Write for a sample of Palmer best hair poma Write for a sample of Palmer's "Hair-Success" Dressing, the best hair pomade on the market. A The Star Hair Grower A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box--one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow them, you can still HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for its last box. If you wish to be an agent sell $1.00 and we will send you a full suppl all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GOWKER, MWr. Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER MK., P. J. O. Box 812, Greenbriar, N. C 1512 Atlantic Ave., BERKLEY WARD (Mrs. Lella Hill). Miss Lillian Winbush left Monday for Baltimore, Md., to spend a few weeks with friends. Mrs. Mary Lucy Blount, who has been sick for some time, died Saturday night. The funeral was held at Central Baptist Church Monday. Rev. Griffin, the pastor, preached the funeral sermon. Mr. Willie Taylor died at his residence in Campostella Sunday morning. The funeral was solemnized at the First Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Mr. William Cristal, who took sick in church Sunday morning and had to be carried to his home is somewhat improved. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH In spite of the inclement weather, services were well attended Sunday. At the morning service Rev. J. E. Bowens preached a grand sermon. At 3 o'clock the installation sermon was preached by the ex-pastor, Rev. J. H. Hughes, of Orange, N. J. At night the new pastor, Rev. Griffin, filled the pulpit. On Monday night a banquet was tendered the pastor and many of the pastors of the city were present. Rev. J. H. Hughes was master of ceremonies. He gave some encouraging words to the incoming pastor. Others who spoke were Rev. G. W. Nicholas, of Trinity A. M. E. Church, Rev. E. M. Lassiter, of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. M. F. Gregory of St. Thomas' A. M. E. Church, Berkley, Rev. Hockland, of West Norfolk Baptist Church, Rev. Malloy of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Titus Town. Rev. Bowens rendered very sweetly the solo, "Amazing Grace How Sweet the Sound." All then were led into the dining room where the table was laden with good things to eat. Rev. J. H. Hughes will leave for his work in Orange, N. J., on Thursday. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Peebles, formerly of Berkley, but now of Bristol, Pa. are in the city visiting relatives and friends. YOUR HAIR SHOULD BE PROPERLY TREATED OUR scientific method of treatment keeps it in a luxurious, healthy and growing condition. WE SPECIALIZE IN THE J TREATMENT OF CHILDREN'S HAIR 90c per month is all we charge and behind our price is our guarantee that its improvement will be wonderful. Our Wigs, Pin Waves, Ventilated transformations and Hair Dressings are unexcelled for their excellence of quality. Give us an opportunity to convince you. Mme. Grace V. Law 536 Queen St., Norfolk, Va. Cor. Grant Street Just as a good fertilizer will nourish the soil and produce a rich crop of wheat or corn, so will the proper remedy create a healthy condition of the scalp, and promote the growth of the hair. QUINADE, made by the SEEBY DRUG CO. of New York City, stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, thereby inducing a healthy growth. It makes the hair soft and smooth. Seeby's QUINASOAP, the ideal shampoo, is an excellent aid to QUINADE in creating a healthy condition of the scalp. Both articles may be obtained from your druggist or dealer at 25c each. or will be sent direct by the manufacturer on receipt of price. Write for a sample package of QUINADE, mentioning this paper. Brooklyn, N. Y. KITTRELL Kittrell, N. C.—Mr. McCauley, M. D. lectured to the students of Kittrell College last Sunday along the lines of sanitation. His remarks were very timely and helpful. The friends of Mr. G. Dunston are pained over the death of his wife, Mrs. Anna Dunston, who leaves a number of children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. Prof. L. B. Russell, principal of the public school, has organized a debating society which holds its session every Tuesday night and is largely attended. Among those who contributed to the betterment of the sanitary condition of the public school were: Messrs. Thomas Hunt, Robert Blackwell, John Pearl and many others. Johnson's series of Growing the Heart BOOKS THE HAIR will not stop falling out, nor will it begin to grow unless the SCALP is first cured of all disagreeable diseases as DANDRUFF, ECZEMA, TETTER, SCRUFF, PORRIGO, FAVUS, Etc. • THE JOHNSON SYSTEM OF TREATING THE SCALP AND GROWING THE HAIR is the most scientific of methods now used, for we first cure the disease and with a clean and healthy SCALP, the HAIR MUST GROW. Our remedies, which assist GRAND NATURE in growing the hair, are prepared by JOHNSON MANUFACTURING CO., from Formulas originated by Dr. W. A. Johnson, our Dermatologist and Scalp Specialist and are based upon scientific knowledge and practical experience of over sixteen years. A FOUR WEEKS' TREATMENT will be sent you by Parcel Post for $1.00 or send us the name and address of six of your friends, with five cent stamps for postage and we will send you by return mail FREE a large box of our Wonderful Scalp and Hair Growing Remedy, JOHNSON'S HAIR FOO Address: MME. M. L. JOHNSON Dept. D, 798 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. KINKY HAIR? Chattanooga, Tenn. Gentlemen! I am smiling. you my mother. I want to let you see me. NUJAH QUINNIN had there for her hair. Three months ago it was short, it still hummed with it, now it has grown long, soft and fine, in four different styles. It certainly is the nicest groomer and a sage groomer and a sage cleaner in the world. King Specialty Co. Gentlemen: I am sending you my daughter's picture to let you see what NORTHWEST NORTH DOMAIN has done for her half. Three months ago she wrote, saddom, saddom and hard to so do them, the hard to grown long, soft and silky, and so easy to do them, the easy to certainly is the nicest and best hair I grew in the cleaver in the world. Mrs. Lucie Chamberlain Others write that the results are wonder- ful, very short time. full in a very short time. Don't be fooled by using some fake Kink remover because you can straighten your hair satisfactory until it grows nice and long, that is what NU-HAIR QUININE does. It also helps the NU-HAIR QUININE druff, and grows the hair long, soft and silky. After using for short time you will be surprised at the results, then you can fix it in any style you wish. It is the pomade with the Japanese odor. If NU-HAIR don't do we claim, we will give you your money back. Try a box. 20 by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. ACENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particulars King Specialty Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. 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Entered as Second-Class matter at the Post Office at Norfolk, Virginia, under Act of March 3d, 1867. Saturday, March 10, 1917 WASHINGTON "DRY." The country at large will be interested in the fact that Congress has passed a law making Washington, the Capital of the Nation, "dry" on its final passage in the House of Representatives the vote stood 273 to 137. The House refused to leave the matter to the voters of the District of Columbia by a vote of 171 to 232. The law will go into effect November 1, next. There are 264 retail licenses in the District, 91 wholesale stores and 4 breweries. It will put out of employment, or directly affect, several thousand persons. The measure has been fought desperately for a long time, and the "Drys" had a hard time of it to win the victory. The vote by Congress in favor of prohibition for the District of Columbia has the effect of giving National sanction to the principles of temperance, which have gained such a strong hold upon the minds of the people here in Virginia, and in many other States, as against the principles of intemperance, which have done so much to pauperize and criminalize large masses of the people and to fill the poor houses and jails and penitentiaries, as well as the insane asylums, which temperate citizens have been taxed to sup- of the country, but nowhere more so than in the District of Columbia and the States of the South. The whites have been more numerous as sellers and buyers of intoxicants than the colored people, as the statistics show. There are no more than four colored licenses in the District of Columbia, with 100,000 persons, while the whites have some 351, counting the wholesale licenses. It was mostly that way in Norfolk before the saloons were closed up, and it is mostly that way all over the South where the saloon still exists. The whites have made the profits out of the traffic and the blacks have been among their best patrons. The whites have also used the argument in order to excuse themselves that they are closing the saloons in order to save the blacks. The fact is they are closing them in order to save themselves. Every thoughtful person, whether he be a moderate drinker or total abstainer, must endorse the principles of prohibition, because of the widespread and deep-seated injury done the public morality and debilitation of the National physical forces by intemperance, which has grown to be a National scandal and menace. Restrictive legislation has failed to curb intemperance and the poverty and crime that attend it, and State prohibition has heretofore so far failed that the opinion has become general that National prohibition only can stamp out the evil. The action by Congress in the case of the District of Columbian, for which the Congress legislates, indicates that National prohibition is a possibility not remote. The European war has done much to promote the idea of National prohibition. It was found at the outset by Great Britain, France and Russia that the bibulous habits of the masses unfitted them to be good soldiers, and the National drink was therefore eliminated. The benefits in the moral and savings of the people have been so great that Russia, at least, has declared that vodka, the National tipple, and more powerful in its effects than our whiskey, which before the war, was a government monopoly, shall not be manufactured and sold after the war. Like good results, we believe, would follow National prohibition of the liquor traffic in the United States. The people would be healthier and save more, and there would be less crime for the police and the courts to deal with. The Nation will watch with interest the workings of the "Dry" legislation in the District of Columbia. IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY. With war in prospect, with enemies of the Republic on both sides of the continent, the National Congress adjourned without giving the President the extraordinary powers he asked for to meet and cope with the condition. This is much to be regretted. The deadlock was brought about by filibustering tactics of seven Republicans and five Democrats. The people of the country who stand by the President in his efforts to safeguard the country in the face of threatened danger may well regard those who blacked the passage of the enabling acts asked for as enemies of their country. President Wilson made the following statement concerning the matter, which will meet a ready response from the public opinion of the nation: "In the immediate presence of a crisis freight with subtle and far-reaching possibilities of national danger than any other the government has known within the whole history of its international relations, the Congress has been unable to act either to safeguard the country or to vindicate the elementary rights of its citizens. "Although as a matter of fact the nation and the representatives of the nation stand back of the executive with unprecedented unanimity and spirit, the impression made abroad will, of course, that it is not so and that other governments may act as they please without fear that this government can do anything at all. We cannot explain. The explanation is incredible. "The Senate of the United States is the only legislative body in the world which cannot act when its majority is ready for action. A little group of willful men, representing no opinion but their own, have rendered the great government of the United States helpless and contemptible. "The remedy? There is but one remedy. The only remedy is that the rules of the Senate shall be so altered that it can act. The country can be relied upon to draw the moral. I believe that the Senate can be relied on to supply the means of action and save the country from disaster." It is not the first time that the House of Representatives has failed to safeguard the country or "to vindicate the elementary rights of its citizens." It did that when lawlessness and bloody violence ruled the Southern States from 1867 to 1876, and is failing to do it now, when a condition of civil government has been developed that works virtual negative of the guaranteed of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. We stand with the President in his efforts to preserve the peace and when those fail, we shall stand with him in all lawful ways to protect the national honor and integrity. THE HOWARD CENTENARY. The celebration of the fifty years of its life and good works placed Howard University, at Washington, prominently before the public all of last week. Some of the things that were said and done during the celebration will be found in our news columns. Secretary Lane, of the Department of Labor, said the University was established in, 1807 as a challenge to those who doubted the Negro's ability to master a liberal education, and that the challenge had been met and overcome, as the Negro had made good. Ex-Gov. Atkinson of West Virginia, a graduate of the law department of the University and a retired judge of the Court of Claims, had the following to say of his alma mater: Howard, "it is the colored man's great university center. It is beyond question his Oxford of this and all other lands. Consequently, when a colored man or woman graduates from this University, he or she is entitled thereafter to high rank among his or her associates. It is, therefore, his and her strongest friend when he or she comes to rub up against those persons everywhere who are leaders among their people. There is nothing of the sham, or the vencer, about Howard University. It is a real thing, a real reality, and stands four-square before all the world. It is one of the foremost universities, white or colored, from the pine-clad mountains of Maine to the lagoons of Florida, and from the surges of the Atlantic to the sunset sea, whose waves make music in the golden sands of California. In this broad statement we only claim that which rightfully belongs to us." The Afro-American people are no longer an infant race; they are fifty years old and have the good results of fifty years of "Freedom and Opportunity" to show for it. The incontestible statistics of these results were never before marshalled together in such convincing columns as were during the sessions of the celebration of the life and work of Howard University. As Secretary of Labor Franklin K. Lane, a Democrat, said, Howard University was established as a challenge to those who questioned the ability of the Negro people, to master the principles of a liberal education, and they have answered the challenge affirmatively and positively. Let us, Afro-Americans, take heart of hope. The night is passing and the day is breaking. "We have been wondering if it could be possible that the Negroes of Virginia could select some man, who is eminently qualified. Within the confines of the race, who might be induced to organize us into a united political body?" The Star's inquiry raises a very pertinent question and one that should command the attention of every serious thinking Negro citizen of the commonwealth. It should be within the realm of possibilities for the Negro citizens of Virginia to fix upon a qualified man to assume the role of political leadership among them. Certain it is that our political interests, upon which absolutely depend the welfare of our civic and social interests, will not be advanced until we have organized. And we cannot have an organization unless we put at the head of it a man who has not only ability, but combined with ability the respect and confidence of the people. The question of organizing the Negro voters of the State into a separate political party is one upon which there is a wide difference of opinion. In view of local conditions such a course may be the logical ultimate one to follow. What we need most in Virginia as elsewhere is a voting electorate. A party without voters or an organization without voters within a party both represent political impotency. We are very much of the opinion that the Negroes of Virginia need first to perfect a State-wide organization for conducting an educational campaign for creating and maintaining a voting electorate. We are in accord with the thought advanced by the Star and would suggest that a practical way to advance the movement would be to call a conference of citizens interested in the political and civil welfare of the race in the State, with the view of determining the best method of procedure and giving the movement definite form. SIDELIGHTS ON RURAL SCHOOLS Continued from First Page. borhood. It only proved what we have invariably discovered in our itineraries, while prosecuting this work, that where tenancy prevails among our people, the schools are usually very poor in equipment, as there is no inducement for the tenant to cooperate with the local school authorities to try to better the school conditions in his temporary habitation, when he may be gone elsewhere tomorrow and some one's else children will reap the benefit of his self-denying efforts. Here then, one can plainly see, is a problem for the social economist, which is not only interesting and intricate, but essentially vital. Whenever it is convenient, we sometimes visit a city or a town graded school on our itineraries. We visited one at Mt. Olive, a wide awake, progressive, cotton and truck market town in this same county, about fourteen (14) miles from Goldsboro. The colored residents have a pretty fair building for a graded school, but it is not large enough and there are too few teachers to do the work satisfactorily. Comparisons are some times invidious. For instance: the school population is about equally divided between the two races, viz., about 400 school children of each race. Within the past six years the children of the white race have had erected for their training and education magnificent brick structures, with all the modern conveniences, costing $26,000, where thirteen teachers are employed to teach them. On the other hand, the colored children have had built for them a frame building of second-class material, with four recitation rooms and a cloak room, costing $2,200, where five teachers are employed to teach the same number of pupils (400), which thirteen teachers on the other side of town are required to handle. And yet some white people cannot see why it is that some colored people pull up their stakes, where they would rather stay, and go some where else to live. Where one race of people pay taxes on $140,000 worth of property in a community, as the colored do in Mt. Olive, it is not fair to take their money to build school houses for other people's children and pay high salaries to the white teachers at the expense of the pitifully meagre wage handed the colored teacher. For we were informed that the salary of the white superintendent of the schools in Mt. Olive amounted to more in a month than the aggregate salaries of the five colored teachers in the same length of time. But we are aware that there are "white people and white people, and then some more." We thank God for this and that all of them are not alike. Some have a heart in them and are exercised by a sense of fairness and justice, even though it may be somewhat tardy getting in on time. Just here we are reminded of the most excellent brick graded school building, two stories high with twelve large rooms, capacious hallways, modern appointments, hot and cold air drafts, with every convenience for the children and teachers, erected by the Board of Education of the city of Goldshore, the past summer, for the education of the colored youth. This building cost $12,000. Within a year or two the colored people are promised by the same school authorities a building for high school purposes, fronting the graded school building which will cost $5,000. Helena, Ark.—One week you find me at a place, and before you can get hold of my letter and get through reading it I am far from that place and ready to take up and get to another point. Men have been inventing and inventing until you can eat breakfast in one state, dinner in another, lunch in another and supper in another and still sleep in another state. Now that is going some and this is what is possible. Every day there is something new being brought into life, and before you realize there will still be other new things put on the market for sale or for use. Here and there you find our people getting into these great things, and when I come in touch with them I just have to shout and praise God for permitting me to see the wonderful changes taking place in life. While it is possible for man to do so much and see so much I am just trying to keep up with what is going on, and I am kept constantly on the road looking into things and meeting people. I have put forth an effort as a go to give you the benefit of what I see and read. I am now trying to think where I was when I wrote you that other letter, and while I do not know, yet I do know that it was not in this state, and when I write the next it will not be in this state. You have heard from me when I was in Texas, and I did not tarry there all the time, but left there. In Fort Worth, I had the pleasure of coming in touch with some good fellows. Dr. N. T. Wallis, is one of the best tooth doctor dentists in the South. He remained right in Meharry College, until he knew enough about teeth to make them and then set them in your mouth just like the old ones were put there by nature. In this he is kept busy all the time. He has a lovely wife and three children. It wns to me a source of pleasure to go into his home and see what he was doing and meet his well trained wife. Reaching Fort Worth, I was met at the stable by R. C. Houston, undertaker, and registrar of the National Negro Business League. Of course you know of this organization, for it is the work of the late Booker T. Washington, and it is making its place in history and at the same time is helping my people to live and accomplish something for God and the race. He is just one busy man. I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Houston's place of business, and of meeting his wife and see his children, and then to meet the Rev. A. L. Boone, president of the Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention of Texas, and pastor of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He is some preacher, and he is making good as successor to L. K. Williams, who is in Chicago, Ill. I took a trip over to Dallas while I was in that part of the world to see what I could see and to meet the people I could meet. Dallas is some city, and the people there are hustling. I have told you about the Pythian Temple, and believe me every office in the building is occupied and they could fill up as many more if they had them. This furnishes employment to so many of our young people from all parts of the country. Miss Daisy E. Jackson is stenographer to Prof. m. M. Rodgers, grand keeper of records and seal; Miss Lillian A. Shaw is stenographer to Superintendent of Missions, Dr. J. E. Knox; and then there are others whose names I did not get. Mr. Hopper is just one busy man in the office. I had the pleasure of talking with some of them big men, and then pulled out for Texarkana, about 200 miles away. I will not tell you much about Texarkana, for I was busy there. They let me meet just a few of the big people there, and visited the school. Prof. William Daniels is principal of the high school in Texarkana, Ark. This is one city that you might put after it U. S. A., and I should think the letter would be delivered. It is on the borders of Louisiana, and is right there in Texas and Arkansas, and this is where it gets its name. The post office is right in the middle of some big wide street, and part of it is in Arkansas and the other part is just Texas. I made the next stop at Arkadelphia, then on to Little Rock. I had the pleasure of meeting some people there. During my stay in town I was the guest of that great educator, Dr. Joseph A. Booker, president of the Arkansas Baptist College and a man among men. There are three good colleges in Little Rock, the Philander Smith College, the shorter College and the Arkansas Baptist College, and these schools are all crowded with students who are anxious to be heard from in life. It is inspiring to look into the *faces* of these young people and tell them to continue to study and make good in life. I could just spend a whole day telling you about the good things in life, but will not do this but continue to drop a word now and then that will help you to be a man or a woman. If you have never been an educator, you will not be able to do so much in a school where there are trained men and women, and I cannot tell the whys. These men and women have added much to the success of the race, and will continue to do so from time to time. I have made it from Little Rock to Helena, Ark., and this is another important town. Here lives Rev, E. C. Morris, D. L.], president of the National Baptist Convention, and pastor of the Centenial Baptist Church, president of the Baptist State Convention of Arkansas. He is one busy man, and it is interesting to see how he looks after business. This week, I want to present to you perhaps the wealthiest woman in the whole race, Mrs. A. H. Miller, of Helena, a widow. She is to this race what Hettie Green was to the white race, and she is some active woman. To see her on the street, you would think that she is a washer-woman or cook, and she is a cook, but her own cook, but then her bank account is way up yonder, and then her property. I wonder if she knows herself how many houses she owns, and right now she is erecting a new brick building right in the business section of the city for a moving picture show. Of course the building will belong to her, the moving picture outfit belongs to her, and she is now operating one, but it has grown too small for the business. She is just a busy woman. There are five children. The oldest is married to Dr. Johnston, and the son, Lucian Miller, is at home assisting his mother in the business world, and the two boys are in public school, while Miss Katie Miller is in Oberlin College. I shall have more to say to you about things in my next letter. I will now have to bring this letter to a stop until my next one. Will soon turn my attention to Virginia. ARE YOUR EYES AS GOOD AS YOUR MEMORY Sometimes you look up from the present, into the past, with all its memories. It is easy to do that. But, here is the present, are you able—to look up from near objects and, without changing or removing glasses, see distant objects clearly? Have you lost with the passing years, that splendid eyesight of youth, which could instantly adjust its vision from near to far? Kryptok Glasses the invisible bifocales enable you to see both near and distant objects as clearly and distinctly as with the eyesight of youth. They end the trouble and annoyance of removing your reading glasses every time you look at objects more than a few feet away. They free you from fussing with two pair of glasses. They are making the old-style bifocales, with the disfiguring seam or hump a thing of the past. They keep your eyes young in looks, as well as in usefulness, because they do not have the age-revealing seam or hump of other bifocales. When you are wearing them, they cannot be distinguished from single vision glasses. Their surfaces are clear, smooth and even free from line, seam or hump. Dr. Masrow, the Norfolk Eyesight specialist, is making a speciality of fitting the above glasses. It would pay you to come to Norfolk and consult him. Dr. Masrow has helped thousands of people. He can help you. His offices are in the Dickson building, Cor. Granby and Tazewell Sts. CAPE CHARLES Cape Charles, Va.—The Cape Charles School Improvement League holds its Prize Contest on Monday night, March 11. Misses Florence Garrett and Alberta Uphar, the contestants, worked very faithfully. Miss Alberta Uphar, selling the largest number of tickets, received the first prize. Miss Florence Garrett, received the second prize. At this very successful entertainment Mr. Hugh X. Brown, principal, held the third monthly Declaratory Contest between the Lincoln and Washington Clubs, composed of a number of the advanced students. Those representing the Washington Club were as follows: Aaron Sample, Brights Riley Eunice Moore, Carrie Smith and Helen Johnson. Those representing the Lincoln Club were: Colon Morris, Mildred Watson, Virginia Henry, Laura Sample and Nellie Henry. The decision was awarded the Washington Club. A number of the members of the Cape Charles School Board (white) were present and made encouraging remarks concerning what would be done by them with our assistance for the school. Amount realized $27.80. John T. Elliott departed this life Friday evening, March 2, after a very short illness, at his home on Jefferson Ave., and was carried to his former home, near Portsmouth, for burial. Rev. W. E. Tyler of Capeville, Va., spent a few hours in our town Tuesday last. Messrs. R. B. Upshur and Wm. Matthews, of Ilene Valley, Va., were visitors to our town on Tuesday last. Mr. Hugh V. Brown, president of the Northampton County Teachers' Association, is in Ronnie Va., representing his Association in the Virginia Teachers' Association this week. Mrs. Thomas Godwin of Madison Ave., is visiting friends in the County for a few days. The Cape Charles Tennis Club held its first semi-monthly meeting of the season Tuesday evening last. Officers were elected for 1917. Quite a number of new members were present. The boys all feel proud to see this fine weather, so that the work on the new court may go on until it is completed. Mrs. Margaret McCune, industrial supervisor of Northampton county, is very ill in Dixie Hospital, with appendicitis. We all hope for her a speedy recovery. Always be sure to get a copy of the Journal and Guide. Madam C. J. Graves Entertainment A Success. Madam C. J. Graves' entertainment at the Queen Street Baptist Church, Tuesday night, March 6th, was quite a success and was appreciated by those who enjoy high class art. Among them are: Mrs. Laura E. Titus, Mrs. A. Bowden, Mrs. B. Pinkins, Mrs. Elma Ruffin, Mrs. A. M. Ward, Misses Reid, and M. Carter. Mrs. Titus made a few remarks complimenting the great improvement made by Mrs. Graves. The seamless costume was greatly admired. She recited Dunhar's "Miss Angelina Johnson" and Shakespeare's "Cleopatra." The next entertainment will be at St. Luke's C. M. E. Church, March 14th. Rev. R. K. D. Garrett, pastor. The Hiawatha Quartette will assist. For drugs, toilet articles, etc., see Southall Bass at the Corner of Goff and Church Streets. Special attention and care will be given the filling of your prescription which will be just as ordered by your doctor. In our talk on cough in the last issue, we mentipped adenoids as one of the prevalent or more common diseases that give rise to that troublesome symptom. Let us now consider adenoids as to what it is, its manifestations, the physical and mental effect upon the individual. This is a disease particularly of childhood and adolescence. It develops very early in life and causes much trouble during its existence. It is due to the swelling of a certain batch of tissue found in the roof of the mouth behind the soft palate and in almost immediate contact with the back part of the nasal cavities. This tissue in the young is very sensitive and spongy in character, which make it very susceptible to enlargement and disease when unfavorable conditions exist to bring about abnormal changes in structure. Although it has been proved that it may exist from birth, yet it is usually detected anywhere from 18 months to 3 years. That does not mean that you won't find it in children beyond 3 years. For it is a very annoying condition to children over 3 years and up to 15 years or more. At which time, very frequently, changes for better comfort take place when the enlargement or swelling decreases in size. Occupying a place in the upper part of the mouth as it does, the manifestations are quite obvious. There is a constant catarrhal discharge from the nostrils especially in damp weather, obstruction to nasal passage, mouth breathing, nervousness, especially at night, disturbed sleep, nasal voice, and inability to clear the nose successfully by blowing. On examination by index finger introduced into the mouth carried back to a point in the roof of the mouth just behind the soft palate a warm-like enlargement can be felt. During the hours of sleep the young victim is restless throughout the night. They get into all sorts of positions with the hope of coming upon one that will insure them one night's rest of peaceful slumber. They are first on their hands and knees, then on their sides, again on their knees and tossing from one side of the crib or bed to the other, vainly trying to get in a position to breathe easily and experience no disturbance in needy and well cared rest. The physical effect is structural changes in the shape and form of bones of the face; the bridge of the nose is sunken in like a saddle; because of interrupted sleep the whole physical constitution suffers, in that the individual becomes emacated, thin and shows apparent age entirely out of proportion to the actual age; growth is slow; they show marked a degree of deafness, look stupid and listless; headache is very common; and often in some of these persons we find a good deal of stammering; there also may be running cars due to inflammation. The mental effect is manifested by the child's inability to learn. The teacher has much difficulty in producing any impression on the minds of such pupils, and she is inclined to pronounce the youngster intacheable and his case hopeless so far as mental development is concerned. This lack of studious effort is due to partial deafness, not being able to catch sounds of words or to pronounce them, lack of physical vision necessary for study and application and general indifference to the interests of school room. In this particular the trouble is not the pupil but it is his unwelcome and baring friend—Adenoids. Many school children have been under-rated as to their possibilities for school work, and have been held responsible for their backwardness and dullness when the whole trouble could be corrected if they were relieved of their old adenoids. Before a child is said to be incapable of being taught, the teacher would do that pupil a great service by advising the parent or guardian to take that youngster to a physician so that he may be examined for adenoids. If this disease or ailment plays such a detrimental part in the life of the young people, the best thing, and the only thing to be done is to provide for him relief. This can be done only by the physician who is able to give the necessary treatment. It is well for those who have children under their supervision to consider this possibility when the foregoing expressions or manifestations exist in young people, who do not measure up to their expectation in physical and mental development. The searchlight had lost the dinghy. Although it swept back and forth across the mist-obscured sea, its operators were unable to sight the little boat again. The captain believes it had been cupsized in the effort to hoist Simmons from the water. Hogarth, probably realizing that the three were doomed to die, had managed to lash Simmons to the boat—his one chance for life—before he was washed away. Grasping a water cast he finally drifted ashore. Dugger, whose strength had been spent in a dying effort to save a white friend and shipmate, went to his death. When to Take Chamberlain's Tablets. When you feel dull and stupid after eating. When constipated or billious. 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If you e: haven’t a bank account open ene with us today. : CALL AND SEE US ABOUT YOUR BANKING. ie og IER Brown Savings and Banking Co,.Inc. ° + Town Topics Mrs. Ella Burnham Hill, who has been quite sick, is much improved at this writing. . Little Miss Audrey E. Moseley, who has been indisposed for a few days is able to be out again. — Mr. and Mrs. Junius Batts and family formerly of Sutton street, are wow residing on Anne strect. Master George Chatman, of Fre- mont street, has been confined to the 5 bed suffering an attack of measles. ‘The Priscilla Art Circle met at the home of Miss Bessie Burke Tuesday evening, February 27th, with quite a few visitors. : ‘The funeral of Mrs, Ella Lamb took place from Grace P. E. Church Tues- day, February 27th. Interment in the Berkley cemetery. Mra. Jefferson, mother of Dr. W. W. Jefferson, who with her little son Wm. M. RICH, Cashier 3 Master Thomas Jefferson, returned to the city Tuesday afternoon after spending two months in South Caro- lina. Mrs. Fannie Byrd was the hostess for the members of the Clover Leaf Art Circle at her home on Lexington street, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Daniel Ebrom of 1122 Marshal! Ave., is able to be out after being con- fined to his bed for two weeks suffer- ing an attack of la Grippe. : somes __ Mr. Tra Braswell of Ave. A., has re- turned from Atlanta, Ga., where he spent a most delightful stay with ene who royally entertained him. Mrs. Rosa Nelson, of New York and her little daughter, Zelda, are_spend- ing some time in the city with her husband, Mr. T. C. Nelson, the tailor. ‘The Mistletoe Reading and Social Circle met at tlie residence of Miss Helen J. Quetrell Friday evening, February 23rd. A very interesting Program was rendered and a. pleasant evening apent Miss Lillie V. Freeman of Court- land, Va., was married to Mr. George A. Proctor, of Norfolk, February Ist, 1917, by Rey. R. H. Bowling. Mr. Thos. C. R. Bragg, of Jackson- ville, Fla., arrived in the city Monday to accept a position in the mechanical department of the Guide Publishing Co. ‘The “Mystics” met in business ses- sion at_the home of Miss Bessie P. Burke Friday evening, February 16th. ‘Miss A. Elizn Coppaye Friday, March 2nd. The Clover Leaf Art Circle met with Mrs. J. C. Brooks on February 20th and with Mrs. P. L. Barbour on Feb- ruary 27th. Both meetings were most enjoyable. Mr. C. C. Spaulding, reneral mana: ger of the N. C. Mutual and Providen' Association of Durham, N. C., spen’ several days in the city in interest o: the company. The Non Pariel Social Club very de. lightfuliy entertained at a Card Party given at the home of Mr. Garnett De: ‘loatch on Cumberland street, Wednes day evening, February 28th. Variou: amusements were indulged in afte which the guests were served with : refreshing repass. Those present were Misses’ Gladys Warren, Margarc Lawrence, Gladys Turner, Geraldin Deloatch, Margaret Moseley, Thelm: Eaton, Ida Cornicks, Naomi Copelan¢ Florida Robinson, Lucy Smith, Estell Young, and Mary Franklin, Messrs Steward Whiting, Andrew _ Duke Ralph Ross, Walter Land, Lemuc Bright, Garnett Deloatch, Chaunce Wright, Irvin Selden and James Nor 6c! . Y. W. C. A, Notes. | The Vesper Services of the Y. W. C. A. will be conducted by the Mis- slonary Circle of the First Baptist Church, this Sunday afternoon at the Y. W. C. A. rooms. Mrs. M. E. Gor- don, president of the Circle. (By Mabel G. Oliver.) Danville, Va.—Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Irving and sen of Richmond, Va., spent Sunday as the guests of their niece, Mrs, L. M. Greene, and family. They were enroute to Washington, D. C. to witness the inauguration. Mrs. Mamie Luck of Spruce street, left the city last week for Washing- ton, where’she will enter one of the General hospitals to undergo an op- eration, Miss M. Natalie Taylor, Mrs. Caro- lyne Harrison, Mrs. Sarah Hill Will- jams, Mrs, Lula Williams, Prof. W. F. ' Grasty and Prof. I. W..Taylor, left:the city on Tuesday for Roanoke, Va., where they will attend the Teachers’ Association. Mrs, Fannie Banks, who has been to the hospital to undergo an opera- tion, has returned home and is getting on nicely. The Loyal Street Baptist Sunday School is progressing niceiy under their superintendent, Mr, R. L. Easly. Mr, Easly is ulso a member of the Deacon Board of the samé church. Among those who are ill are: Mr. J. M. Lawson of Paxton street; Mr. W. H. Harrison of Gay street, and Mrs. Martha Garland of Monroc street. The United Charity and Welfare League held u public meeting at the Westmoreland High School February 26th. Dr, 1. C. Harrison was present and spoke some very encouraging words to the League and its work This meeting was held so that the ean. vassers might report what moncy they had collected. The receipts for the evening were $88.83. The Chauffeurs Association brought in $35.00 for which the League is trully thankful. ‘The next meeting will be held at West- moreland High School, Monday night March 12th. at 8:30 o’clock. HENDERSON, N. C. Henderson, XN. C.— Rev. Harvey Johnson, of Oxford, preached an in- spiring sermon at the First Baptist Church Sunday. Miss Sarah Amey of Durham and Miss Hattie Jones of Greensboro, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city as the guests of Prof. and Mrs. C. G. Davis. Rev. Culbreth, pastor of the A.MLE. Chureh, conducted the usunl services Sunday. Mrs. H.C. Cogwell is sick at ber home on Rockspring street. Mrs. Griffin, the clocutionist, ren- dered a splendid recital at the Normal School Tuesday evening. Mr. Norman Young and Miss Mary A. Richardson were happily married on February 28th, at the home of the bride, near Jones’ Chapel Baptist Chureh. Rev. N. A. Cheek officiated Miss Richardson is the daughter of ‘Mr. Sandy Richardson, 2 progressive farmer of this community, and Mr. Younk is one of the well known mer of the city, Many city people attend- ea the marriage, A reception wa: given at the home of Mr. and Mrs ‘Thomas Young in their honor. Mr, Lee Kittrelt of South Hender. son, is on the sick Hst, also little Al, berta Royster ts suffering an ajtact of pneumonia. ELIZABETH CITY (By F. W. M. Butler.) Elizabeth City, N. C.—Mrs. Mary E. Newby is confined to her home from sickness, = -_ wee 2 Mrs, Minnie Jackson of. Philadel- phia, Pa., spent n few days in the city guest of Mr. und Mrs. W. K. Pool. Mr. J. Thos. Lamb went to Cres- well on business, Monday. Atty. C. W. Brown was called to New York last week an business, Mr. Sylvester Seymore of Snowden, N.C, spent Sunday in the city. Mr, Truxton Sykes of Mamie, N. C., was in the city Friday Mr. Sykes is one of the lirgest and most success- ful farmers of Powell's Point. Great preparations are being made to receive Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, who will lecture at Corner-Stone Baptist Church tonight. Mrs. Lillie E. Sanderlin is confined to her home from illness. The Matrons Social and Literary Club met at the home of Madame A, E. Jones, Wednesday. The life and achievements of Frederick Douglass was discussed. Refresiments were served to all present. Mrs. Martha Davis is very sick at the home of Mrs. Jennie Glover, Shepherd street. , Contractor Joseph H. Perkins has !just completed a beautiful and costly ldwelling for Capt. E. L. Burton (white) on Burgess strect. Mr. Per- kins deserves a place in the front ranks of mechanics of the State. FRANKLIN (By Miss Ada Urquhart.) Franklin, Va—Mrs. J. C. Ridley of Portsmouth, who has been spending sometime in Florida, spent the week- end with Mrs. Yarbrough. Mr. J. E. Whitefield left Sunday for Washington, D. C., just to see Presi- dent Wilson. The Steam Boat deck hands struck last Monday for more money, leaving the boat loaded with a large cargo of peanuts. They were later given their raise and went back to work. The women of the Pretlow peanut factory also struck. They likewise got a taise. Dr. B, J. Bolden of Petersburg, was in ovr town Sunday on his way to Washington. Mrs. Laura Hux left Sunday for Norfolk to ser her son, Willie, who is a student at the John T. West High School. Mrs, Mollie Urquhart and Master Raymond Harrison spent Sunday in Norfolk with her daughters. Miss Hattie M. Cobb. served a chicken supper for the Art Club last Wednesday night, February 28. Mrs. D. I. Hayden is much improved, also Mr. James Jones, who has been ill, is out again. The Franklin Town, Franklin Dis. trict, held their monthly mecting ai the Berkley School, Franklin, and it was an interesting one. Only schoo problems were discussed. 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Sunday School 9:30 a. m., B. Y. P. U., 6:00 p. m. Repair services, 8 p. m. Weekend at 8 p. m. Communion third Sunday at 3:00 p. m. Rev. Richard H. Bowling, pastor. JERUSALEM BAPSTIST CHURCH—Queen and Bohs St. Rev. A. Hobbs, pastor. Sunday and Mid-week Services—Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; preaching, 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m.; Communion service, 8:30 p.m.; second Sunday; Prayer day, 8:30 p.m.; Night service, Preaching Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Covenant meeting Friday night before the second Sunday. Trustee meeting Tuesday night at Deacons meeting Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. Church meeting Tuesday night before the second Sunday. Choir practice every day at Deacons meeting Sunday's Missionary and Educational Circle every third Sunday evening at 4:30 p.m. SHILOH BAPSTIST CHURCH. Cor. Goff and Chapel Streets. Rev. J. Hilyer Ashby, pastor. Sunday Services—Sunday School at 9:30; B. Y. P. U., at 6:00; preaching at 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Communion meeting Sunday, 3:00 p.m. and communion at 4:00; 6th Sunday at 3 p.m. Missionary services. Mid-week Services—Deacons and Trustees meeting Monday night after the first Sunday, at 8:30 p.m. Church meeting Thursday night before the second Sunday, prayer and Mass, and Friday night after the first Friday night. Missionary meeting second and fourth Tuesday nights. SECOND CALVARY HAFTIST CHURCH.—Corner of Calvert and Wide Streets. G. P. Madison, R. D., pastor. Sunny Services, Sunday School, 11:30, preaching; 5:30, R. Y. P. U., and 7:30, preaching. Mid-week services—Wednesday, 8 p. m., preaching; Friday before the Sunday School. Sunday, Tuesday meeting and Friday night before the first Sunday Church meeting. First and third Tuesdays at 7 p. m., Bee-Hive; First and Third Thursdays, Missionary meetings at 6 p. m., Choir rehearsal. Completion the second Sunday at 3 p. m. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHIRCH—Bute Street, opposite Smith Street, Norfolk, Va. Rev. S. S. Morris, B. D., pastor, Sunday Services—Prenenching at 11:15 m. m. and 7:30 m. m. Sunday School at 9:00 m. m. All Church m. m. Sunday School—Junior 4:30 m. m. Senior 6:00 p. m. Classes 3:30 and 4:00 p. m. Mid-week meetings—Classes, Monday and Thursday at 8:00 p. m. Official Board and Stewards, Tuesday 8:00 p. m. Prayer priest, Instructors, Tuesday 8:00 p. m. Prayer priest, Instructors, Tuesday 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers meeting and Training Class, Thursday at 8 p. m.; Chair rehearsal, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 p. m. Other meetings—Triacies, Irr. Friday, every month, 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Safety, every month, 8:00 p. m. Cadee Drill week, Monday at 4:30 p. m. Sunday School Chair, Tuesday at 4:30 p. m. Sewing, fancy work and Sunday School class meetings, Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Strangers are welcome at Sunday School. B. Bowden, Sunday at Sunday School. R. Bowden, President Christian Endeavor, Church Clerk. ST. LUKE C. M. E. CHURCH—St. Paul and Scott Streets, Rev. R. D. K. Garrett, pastor, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. m., John Williams, Supt. Morning service, 11:00 a.m. m., Junior Epworth League 5:00 p.m. m., Senior Epworth League, 9:30 p.m. m., Junior Epworth Weekend, 9:30 p.m. m., Classes, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. m. Teacher's Training Class, Friday, 8:00 p.m. m.; Trustees meeting first Wednesday in month. Official and Stewards Board, Monday, 8:00 p.m. everybody welcome. METROPOLITAN A. M. E. ZION CHURCH—Carner of Queen and Pulaski Streets, Rev. N. D. King, B. D. pastor, Sunday services—6 a.m. Prayer meeting; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. preaching; 6 p.m. V. C. E. S.; 8 p.m. preaching, Mid-week services; Trustee Board meeting, mid-week meeting, Trustee Board meeting, the call of president; Class meeting, Thursday night, 8 p.m. All visitors are welcome. GRACE P. E. CHURCH—Cor. Cumberland and Kent Street, Rev. D. J. Lee, Ph. B., rector. Services—Sundays, 11 a. m. and 6 p. m.; Sunday School, 0:30 a. m. Holy Communion every first Sunday, 11:00 a. m. Sunday School, 10:00 a. m. Sunday, 4:00 p. m. Week Days—Service on Wednesdays, 8:00 p. m. Men's Guild, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 5 p. m. Woman's Auxiliary, 2nd Tuesday at 5:00 p. m. Woman's Guild, 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p. m. Junior Auxiliary, 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 p. m. Junior Auxiliary, 4th Wednesday, 4 p. m.; Choir rehearsal, Wednesday, 8 p. m.; Teachers' meetings, 7 p. m. THE FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH—Cor. Chapel and Princess Anne Ave. Rev. D. P. White, B. D. pastor. Services: Sabbath School 10 o'clock; morning preaching services, 5 o'clock; junior Society at 4 p. m. Y. P. G. U. at 7 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 8 p. m. Women's Missionary Society, first Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Thursday of each month, at 8 p. m. Sabbath School Teacher's Meeting every Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. W. T. 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Despite the Inclement weather, the communion service was enjoyed by the faithful few who worshipped at St. John's last Sunday morning. At the evening service Madam Anita Patti Brown of Chicago pleased a large and appreciative audience with her charming voice of superb tone and rich color. Great interest is being manifested in the Queen's Rally on the 16th. Twenty-one queens, charmingly attired, each accompanied by a royal party in brilliant costume, will appear and report for their respective domain. A brief musical and literary program will be rendered and the crowning of the queen of queens will conclude the evening's exercises. Woman's Day on the third Sunday promises to be up to the high standard so long maintained by the women of St. John's. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Ever Ready Circle are directing the affairs, preparatory to this annual event. 11 a. m. Sunday morning the pastor will preach; 1 p. m. St. John's Brotherhood meets; 3:30 p. m. the Corey Club of Portsmouth will give sacred concent; 7:30 p. m. exchange service between pastor and choirs of St. John's A. M. E. and St. Luke's C. M. E. Churchs, Dr. Garrett preaching at the former and Rev. Morris at the latter. METROPOLITAN A. M. E. ZION. This Sunday, Rev. N. D. King will preach a sermon to the "Oyster Suckers." All members as well as the general public, are invited to attend this service. The Brotherhood of the Church gave a delightful social Monday evening last. About thirty of the brothers were present and expressed themselves as having spent an evening of much profit and pleasure. Cream and coke were served all present. JOHN M. BROWN A. M. E. CHURCH. The John M. Brown Church is in the midst of a great effort for souls. Rev. Milton Spurkas, pastor of Baptist House of Prayer, New York City, is filling the pulpit every night. The meetings began in a high way Sunday in spite of the rain. M. Eps conducted a general class meeting at 11 a.m. and the Holy Ghost honored the whole church. Rev. Spurkas is a man with a wonderful grasp of the Scriptures, he believes in conversion, regeneration. Come out with a song, a prayer, an unconverted or backsidelidden friend. Come out and agonize for souls. "When Zion travailed, then she brought forth her children." Let us travail. We are herewith extending a cordial invitation to all saints, to all saints. Let the saints come to work. The meeting will continue through the 16th inst. Come every night, rain or shine, snow or mud. Pray for a zeal for God according to knowledge. Rev. Spurkas will preach every night. He sure to hear him Sunday all day. At 3:30 p. m. he will deliver a special sermon to husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, etc. Let all who are of age come and hear this special message. Let all the pastors who can possibly be with us at 3:30 p. m. Sunday do so. Brethren, come over and help us. "And when Rachael saw that she bare Jacob no children, *** she said unto Jueob, Give me children or else I die." Like Rachael, we beseech Jesus for souls. Conference meets next month. Pay your dollar money now. DR. MORRIS VISITS NEW YORK; PREACHES AT HIS NEW CHURCH Dr. Morris was invited to speak with Governor Whitman at the great Centennial of Frederick Douglass at Rochester, N. Y. While in New York City he preached all day Sunday, Feb. 18th, at his former church, the Abyssinia Baptist Church, to two crowded houses on the subject of "Sanctification." While pastor of this great church of thirty-four hundred members, Dr. Morris bought two hundred thousand dollars worth of property for this church, making it the richest and by general opinion, the greatest Negro Baptist Church in the world. Returning to Virginia, Dr. Morris stopped in Richmond and spoke the closing address at the great Laymen's Missionary Meeting in Richmond at the Fifth Baptist Church, and then spoke to a large crowd at the Guilfond Church in Petersburg, on the "Second Coming of our Lord." Also addressed the citizens and leading ministers on "Paul as a Roman Citizen," urging them to qualify and vote. In Petersburg Dr. Morris was the guest of the brilliant and upright preacher, Dr. Brown. Sunday night Dr. Morris will preach at Grant Street Church from Revelations. "The Church that has left its first love," the first in a series on the Seven Churches of Asia. The Rally at Grant Street goes bravely on. Over $500 has been raised to build a new church. Many of Dr. Morris' friends are giving him a dollar a piece to help him. REV. S. S. MORRIS TO SPEAK AT TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH (Herkley Ward, Norfolk, Va.) The pastor, Rev. G. W. Nicholas, Sabbath morning sermon was taken from 2 Kings, 6:16. Subject, "The Security of One who Trusts in God." The hearers gave good attention and were much impressed with the sermon. On next Sabbath, "Men's Day," will be observed at Trinity. The pastor will preach a special sermon on this Sabbath morning on the subject, "Quit yourselves like men." In the afternoon at 3 o'clock we want 500 men present to hear an address on the subject, "A study of man," by Rev. S. S. Morris, A. M. B. D., the popular and able pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church. The men of Berkley should not fall in hearing Dr. Morris, one of the brightest and most useful young men that Virginia has given to the church and race. A good musical pro- THE STATE IS WATCHED (By W. F. Young). Virginia, like other prohibition States, is on trial. The eyes of the country are upon her. Some are watching and hoping that she will make good and attain the standard of a real prohibition state, while others are watching and hoping that she will fail. It is always our purpose and pleasure to keep the public informed upon all subjects of public concern. We are glad to report that prohibition has made a good beginning and is having a very gratifying effect in this city upon business as well as upon the manner and department of the people. Merchants and grocery men agree that they are selling more of the real necessities of life, that there is more money to pay for them and collections not as hard to make as they were when the saloons were in full force. There is another evidence of the good results of prohibition more convincing than those above. Meat markets, grocery stores, cafes and restaurants have multiplied in the city of Norfolk, since prohibition is so happily prohibiting, and all seem to be having unusual success. When a man loses a chance to get one that that he loved and spend his money for, it is very natural that he will resort to the next thing that will come the nearest to appeasing his appetite and thirst, and he will spend his money for the commodities which will bring to him and his home the greatest pleasure and comforts, hence the meat markets, grocery stores, cafes and restaurants are taking the place of the saloons and there is rejoicing among those who once suffered on account of the saloons. The evidence is rife, the air even gives signs, we need not a microscope neither a searchlight to discover the good results of prohibition. It is amusing to hear the daily expressions and other evidences among even those who were victims of the drink habit, who wasted their money and hastened their footsteps to untimely graves. One man having two dollars in his pocket pulled it out in the presence of his fellow companions, and said, See this? It is the first time in ten years that I have been able to have any money in my pocket. The bar rooms have closed and I am glad of it. Another said, the only regrets I have about it is that they didn't close early enough. I know I have spent in them $5,000. Had the bar-rooms closed ten years ago, I would have today a barrel of money; and still another said, That old Dr. Morris did this country great good by coming here. I didn't like him first, but I will never say I don't like him again. I believe now he was right. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Two very distinguished visitors were present last Sunday at the morning service in the persons of Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Parker of Chicago, Ill. Mr. Parker is an ex-member of the Illinois State Senate, and at present a practicing attorney at the Chicago bar. He is besides deeply interested in religious affairs, being a Bible Class teacher in the First Baptist Church of his home city. He expressed himself as being highly pleased. The sermons last Sunday were both on The Teaching of Jesus regarding Prayer. Fairly good crowds were in attendance in spite of the rain. The sermon this Sunday will be on The Duty of Prayer, the third subject in the series of twelve on the general subject of prayer. Quite a treat is looked forward to this Sunday afternoon at which time the Rev. Henry Allen Boyd of Nashville, Tenn., will deliver an address to the citizens of Norfolk. Mr. Boyd is well worth hearing, and all who can should avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing him. While yet a comparatively young man, he is the assistant secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board, a half million dollar corporation; executive secretary of the National Negro Press Association; president of the Nashville Globe Publishing Company, of the Nashville Y. M. C. A., and organizer and promoter of the National Sunday School Congress. He has received many flattering compliments as a speaker, was the personal friend of Booker T. Washington, has traveled all over this country, and is a brilliant and successful man of affairs. No man or woman of this section should fail to hear this eminent man. gram has been arranged by the men of Trinity, consisting of choruses, quartettes and solor. A good representation from St. John's Church is also expected. Peter Smith, chairman of Men's Committee; Rev. G. W. Nicholas pastor. breath soon gone. All distressing symptoms rapidly disappear. Liver and kidneys act better. General improvement is realized. I send by mail a trial treatment absolutely FREE. Try it. Never heard of anything its equal for dropay. Write to FREE TONOLINE COUPON AMERICAN PROPRIETORY CO. Boston, Mass. Send me by return mail a 50c box of your celebrated flesh builder. I enclose 10c to help pay postage and packing. Rolleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges In 24HOURS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY Each capsule bears the name OF Beware of CAPSULES. Bold by all draggers. REAL WAR CENSUS Every Man's Qualifications In Connecticut to Be Listed. Card Catalogue of Entire Male Population Sixteen Years and Over Will Be Ready by April 15—Similarly Every Factory, Large and Small, Will Be Listed Separately. Hartford.—Connecticut is gauging its war strength as no other state in the Union ever has. The emergency "war census" it undertook after the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany will be finished, it is believed, before the middle of April. Every man will be listed, and opposite his name will be his age, trade, military experience and family responsibility. Every factory will be listed, C. W. GOVERNOR MARCUS H. HOLCOMB. and opposite each will be not only the nature and amount of goods it turns out, but the nature and amount of war supplies it could turn out under pressure. Under the active direction of Governor Holcomb, 5,000 volunteer workers are engaged in the preparation of a card catalogue of the entire male population sixteen years of age and over. There are more than 400,000. This will bear complete details, showing the age, nationality and physical condition. It will show whether the man listed has any one dependent on him and thus whether it would be fair to allow him to enlist in the army at the first call. It will show whether he has had any mechanical, professional or military experience and thus whether it would be wise for the government to allow him to bear a rife when perhaps he might render far more valuable service as a surgeon or munitions worker or member of the signal corps. Similarly every factory, large and small, is being listed separately. Confidential and closely guarded information given by the owners to the governor will afford him an exact idea of the resources of every industry. He will know, too, how many workers, trained and untrained, are needed to equip each factory and how easily new workers can be trained to take the places of the more highly skilled who may be needed elsewhere. The proposal to make the Inventory was placed before Governor Holcomb by one of the leading attorneys of Hartford on the night following President Wilson's announcement of the break in relations with Germany. The governor was quick to seize the idea. He arranged to address a joint session of the assembly the following day. In just 800 words he outlined what he wanted. Citing the costly experience of Great Britain, he said that "a prerequisite of a mobilization of men and industries is the collection and classification of information as to the available resources of the country. If we are to serve bravely and efficiently we must begin early and act promptly." Within an hour after the governor had finished speaking the bill providing for the census, approved by both houses, was presented for his signature. Traps to Net $500. Hood River, Ore.-D. E. Stanton, a civil war veteran, has a son, George W. Stanton, who, according to a letter received by the father, will clear more than $500 from his traps in Lake county this winter. The young man writes that his chief revenue will be derived from coyotes. Young Mr. Stanton has already trapped eighty-five coyotes this winter. He says that he has killed six bobcats. Young Mother of Triplets. Baltimore. — Probably one of the youngest mothers of triplets ever in this city is Mrs. Lena Stockman, who is only eighteen years old. Three baby girls recently arrived at her home. Their father, Lawrence Stockman, is but nineteen years old. Mrs. Mary Herr, mother of Mrs. Stockman, has recently achieved a record of her own. She is only thirty-four years old. SEE OUR EASTER WINDOW DISPLAY WE ARE NOW SHOWING OUR NEW SPRING PATTERNS Combining all of the Newest FANCY SUITINGS---Our elaborate and Complete ever CHAS. S. CARTER EXCLUSIVE T Corner Queen and Lincoln Branch Store in B Bring all of the Newest Designs in PLAY SUITINGS---Our offerings are the fine and Complete ever shown AS. S. CARTER & COMPANY EXCLUSIVE TAILORS Corner Queen and Lincoln Streets, North Branch Store in Philadelphia Combining all of the Newest Designs in PLAIN and FANCY SUITINGS---Our offerings are the most elaborate and Complete ever shown ```markdown ``` The happy surprise: Old price $3.50. But these friendly prices stores. We sell for cash and are STANDARD S "The High Quality Store in 239 Church St. NORFOLK LAND & F The A. & T. S. Eighteenth Anniversary Begins June 25, 1917 and some weeks Institute also. Great stronger. Last summer, applications great therefore should send Registration Fee FOR CATALOGUE OR FURTHER James B. Dudley, President, Guide Commentary Announcements Invitations and for Cata High School Grammar We have appropriate plain or engraved will be glad to upon request. copy surprise: Old prices prevail— but these friendly prices are to be found. We sell for cash and are in the low rent. STANDARD SHOE ST the High Quality Store in the Low Rent District LAND & PITT A. & T. Summer Eighteenth Annual Session June 25, 1917 and continues five we institute also. Growing older, mmar, applications greatly exceeded capacity would send Registration Fee and secure lodging. ALOGUE OR FURTHER INFORMATION Dudley, President, Greensboro, N. Guide Quality Commencement Announcement Invitations and Program for College High School or Grammar School We have appropriate design rain or engraved effects, will be glad to submit sa oon request. The happy surprise: Old prices prevail—$250, $3.00 $3.50. But these friendly prices are to be found only at our stores. We sell for cash and are in the low rent district. STANDARD SHOE STORE "The High Quality Store in the Low Rent District" 239 Church St. NORFOLK LAND & PITT 301 High St. PORTSMOUTH The A. & T. Summer School Eighteenth Annual Session Begins June 25, 1917 and continues five weeks. Two weeks Institute also. Growing older, better and stronger. Last summer, applications greatly exceeded capacity. Teachers therefore should send Registration Fee and secure lodging in advance. FOR CATALOGUE OR FURTHER INFORMATION, ADDRESS James B. Dudley, President, Greensboro, North Carolina Commencement Announcements Invitations and Programs We have appropriate designs in plain or engraved effects, and will be glad to submit samples upon request. Prices very moderate Mail orders filled promptly Guide Publish 711-717 High Norfolk, TELEPHONE 2118 Wanted Maids, Butlers, Cooks, Nurses, Servants and Laborers to register at once at the new branch of the Clerical Employment Bureau 319-320 Board of Trade Building Guide Publishing Co., 711-717 Highland Aven Norfolk, Virginia TELEPHONE 2118 Guide Publishing Co., Inc. 711-717 Highland Avenue Norfolk, Virginia TELEPHONE 2118 We place persons with clear records in good positions. We are licensed labor agents. Phone 3812 NOTICE. Mr. J. Frederick Thorogood is a recent addition to the staff of Praiseworthy Muse. Mr. Thorogood will serve the above named publication in the capacity of advertising manager, and will represent the magazine locally and abroad. ```markdown ``` west Designs in PLAIN and Our offerings are the most ever shown TER & COMPANY IVE TAILORS Lincoln Streets, Norfolk ore in Philadelphia WELCOME TO SPRING Spring Styles in Ladies' Slippers Are here in many varieties Old prices prevail—$2 50, $3.00 prices are to be found only at our and are in the low rent district. SHOE STORE store in the Low Rent District" & PITT 301 High St. PORTSMOUTH T. Summer School Annual Session and continues five weeks. Two Growing older, better and greatly exceeded capacity. Teachers Fee and secure lodging in advance. NORTHER INFORMATION, ADDRESS ent, Greensboro, North Carolina Quality Enforcement Ensements Programs and Programs College School or Mar School appropriate designs in graved effects, and to submit samples Publishing Co., Inc. Highland Avenue olk, Virginia DR.CHAS. MILLAN Has moved to 933 CHURCH STREET Thousands suffer with nervousness, stomach troubles, itching eyelids, floating spots before the eyes, etc., the direct cause of which may be attributed to defective eyesight and eyestrain. Consult DR. MILLAN who has had wide experience in correcting these troubles. CONSULTATION PRERE. Barclay-Standard Spring and Summer Styles in Corsets are now ready. Madam Untilhank, 542 Church Street, Norfolk, Va. J. F. Jordan, Agent and Correspondent KINDLY MENTIONED. NOTICE is hereby given to all our patrons that this office can not accept news-items, intended for the current week, later than Monday night. And further: Lists of names, wedding presents, obituary notices, resolutions, and all other announcements must be paid for in advance, at the rate of 5 cents a line, counting 6 words to the line. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association of Durham, N. C., has begun its insurance business in this city. It is said to be the largest and strongest old line Negro insurance company in the world. The Suffolk representative of this paper has accepted to represent this company in this city and county. He has received his certificate from the Commissioner of Insurance of this State, and is now ready to talk insurance to you. Master Sylvester and little Miss Fay F. Brosier are confined to their home in Poplar street, by illness. Mr. C. W. Jordan, who has been ill for the last several days, is able to be out again. Mr. W. H. Crocker spent several days in Washington, D. C., taking in the inauguration pageant. Rev. H. M. Henderson, president of the Nansemond Industrial and Collegiate Institute, and Dr. J. F. Jordan, principal of the Suffolk Normal Training School, are among those who attended the Teachers' Association at Roanoke, Va., this week. The report of the city public schools show a very much congested condi- 300 Choice Lines On the Norfolk-Richmond the corporate limits These are the very best residency section with Electric Light dovble in value in five years. a lot. Prices, $10 $5 and $10 Cash and Guarantee OWNED AND Nansemond Dock W. H. CROCKER Office, 123 East Washington St. CROCKER Undertakers and W. H. CROCKER, of Suffolk, Franklin, Va., have combined 123 E. Washington St. Telephones, Office 2 We are in position to furnish up-to-date service. Calls prompt. We thank you for your past, and yours to serve. CROCKER MOORE AND Dealers in Gents' Furnishings W E have just returned from a chased the very best material are prepared to do the very best prices. We make cleaning and for and delivered. Come in and sell Yours to serve, MOORE East Washington St., Ma SPRING Suits, Coats, Hundreds of Choice and WE SELL We are in pos Choice Lots For Sale Norfolk-Richmond Highway Private limits of Suffolk, Essex are very best residence lots near Suffolk, with Electric Light Line. The lot me in five years. Don't miss this one. Prices, $115 to $250 and $10 Cash and $1 and $2 a Week. Guaranteed Title OWNED AND SOLD BY Demand Development W. H. CROCKER, Manager Just Washington St. ROCKER & BOYKIN Makers and Embroiderer ROCKER, of Suffolk; E. A. BOYKIN, a., have combined their offices and show Washington St., Suffolk. Telephones, Office 234-J; Residence 4161. Position to furnish everything in the Bus Service. Calls promptly answered due you for your past, and solicit your future. Yours to serve, ROCKER & BOYKIN MOORE AND HOWEEN Gents' Furnishings and Up-to-date Just returned from the Northern market, the very best materials of Samples and pared to do the very best work, and make make cleaning and pressing a special Come in and see our stock before p to serve, MOORE AND HOWEEN Washington St., Marshall Bldg., Suffolk. ING SHOWN Coats, Dresses, W of Choice Styles to S and as WE SELL FOR CASH are in position to give 300 Choice Lots For Sale On the Norfolk-Richmond Highway, near the corporate limits of Suffolk, Virginia These are the very best residence lots near Suffolk, and the odly section with Electric Light Line. The lots are sure to dovble in value in five years. Don't miss this chance to get a lot. Prices, $115 to $250 $5 and $10 Cash and $1 and $2 a Week Guaranteed Title OWNED AND SOLD BY Nansemond Development Co. W. H. CROCKER, Manager Office, 123 East Washington St. SUFFOLK, VA. Undertakers and Embalmers W. H. GROCKER, of Suffolk; E. A. BOYKIN, formerly of Franklin, Va., have combined their offices and show rooms at 123 E. Washington St., Suffolk, Va. Telephones, Office 234-J; Residence 416-W We are in position to furnish everything in the Burial line with up-to-date service. Calls promptly answered day or night. We thank you for your past, and solicit your future patronage. Yours to serve Dealers in Gents' Furnishings and Up-to-date Tailoring We have just returned from the Northern markets where we purchased the very best materials of Samples and styles, and we are prepared to do the very best work, and make you the very best prices. We make cleaning and pressing a specialty. Goods called for and delivered. Come in and see our stock before going elsewhere. Yours to serve, MOORE AND HOWELL East Washington St., Marshall Bldg., Suffolk, Virginia SPRING SHOWING Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waist, Hundreds of Choice Styles to Select from and as Low Prices McKay, Was "The La Five Three One Main y, Washington The Ladies' Store One Main St., Su Five Three One Main St., Suffork, Va. C. L. Griffin, Agent for Jericho tion. The enrollment in the white schools is 1,504, with a seating capacity of 1,488. About the same percentage holds good in the colored public schools; and also, in the private schools. The seating capacity in all our schools is less than the enrollment. Mud, mud, under mud hub-deep, is the condition of many of our streets. So much so, that our city fathers have decided to pave many of them—perhaps, next summer. Moore & Howell are beginning to live up to their advertisement. See McKay Washington & Co., Crocker & Boykin and the N. D. Co. ads on this page. The Negro Business League Bulletin makes its semi-annual appearance next month. Shall you advertise in it? This representative will call to see you. Watch this page for Taylor & Lee. They are coming back with something new to tell you. The most enterprising Negroes of this city have learned that one, with a few dollars, can not do as much as several with their combined mites. Therefore, they are organizing. You may hear of another new enterprise at any time. Keep your eye on this page. Advertising tells. (Cor. Johnson Ave. & Tynes Street.) SUFFOLK, VA. 800 BOYS AND GIRLS THE LAST Session. The best trainer of Boys and Girls. Next Session begins September the 11th, 1916. Lots For Sale Diamond Highway, near of Suffolk, Virginia ence lots near Suffolk, and the right Line. The lots are sure to Don't miss this chance to get $15 to $250 and $1 and $2 a Week Need Title AND SOLD BY Development Co. Baker, Manager St. SUFFOLK, VA. R & BOYKIN and Embalmers E. E. A. BOYKIN, formerly of their offices and show rooms at Boston St., Suffolk, Va. 234-J; Residence 416-W everything in the Burial line with imply answered day or night; and solicit your future patronage. R & BOYKIN ND HOWELL Sings and Up-to-date Tailoring the Northern markets where we pur- rials of Samples and styles, and we may best work, and make you the very and pressing a specialty. Goods called see our stock before going elsewhere. ORE AND HOWELL Marshall Bldg., Suffolk, Virginia SHOWING Dresses, Waist, Styles to Select from and as FOR CASH ition to give you hington & Co. Studies' Store" n St., Suffork, Va. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE The Guide 713-715-717 Highland NORF --- In the Court of Law and Chancery of the City of Norfolk, on the 28th day of February, 1917. Willie Jones _____Plaintiff vs. Virginia Jones _____Defendant IN CHANCERY. The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff, Willie Jones, a divorce a vinculo matrimonii, from the defendant, Virginia Jones, upon the grounds of wilful desertion and abandonment, and affidavit having been made that the defendant, Virginia Jones, is not a resident of the State of Virginia, she is hereby required to appear within fifteen days after due publication hereof and do what may be necessary to protect her interest. J. M. Harrison, p. q. Clerk. By B. H. Turnbull, D. C. VIRGINIA: VIRGINIA: In the Court of Law and Chancery of the City of Norfolk, on the 28th day of February, 1917. Lula Hudgins _____Plaintiff vs. Allen Hudgins _____Defendant IN CHANCERY. The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff, Lula Hudgins, a divorce a vinculo matrimonii, from the defendant, Allen Hudgins, upon the grounds of wilful desertion and abandonment, and affidavit having been made that the defendant, Allen Hudgins, is not a resident of the State of Virginia, he is hereby required to appear within fifteen days after due publication hereof and do what may be necessary to protect his interest. Teste: JAMES V. TREHY, J. M. Harrison, p. q. Clerk. BOXES FOR SALE Furniture Crated, Packed, and Shipped YOUNG'S N. &. P Transfer PHONE 2502-W Norfolk, Va. When the child is subject to attacks of croup, see to it that he eats a light evening meal, as an overloaded stomach may bring on an attack, also watch for the first symptoms—hoarseness, and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse. For sale by all druggists. When you tell the reporter that you will not pay $1.50 a year for this paper, he understands that you don't want it—and you are cut off, thereupon and immediately. See? Strictly for cash in advance. The people of this city are beginning to know that it is not safe to ride a free horse all the time without giving him a bit of hay. It takes money to publish the news of churches, schools, families and individuals, as well as to run a bank. Several notices have been sent to subscribers of this division this week. They are final. Shall you let this office hear from you? The League Bulletin. The Virginia State Negro Business League Bulletin, which made its first appearance last October, will make its next appearance next month. It has for its aim "To stimulate the growth of the State League and to propagate the principles of Negro business development." It is learned from Mr. H. C. Young, chairman of committee on publication, that the next number is expected to far exceed the first. The publication office is in Norfolk, Va., and Mr. W. H. Crocker, of this city, is the president of the State League. Suffolk contributed very largely to the great success of the first issue, and you will hear from her next month. Her representative very cordially thanks those who advertised in the October Bulletin, and he will call on them again within the next few days, to ask for a renewal of their advertisements. And also, will see others who did not get the opportunity to advertise before. NOTICE. I wish to thank my many friends and customers for their past patronage, and hereby give notice that I am still in the market for their present and future trade. I am at the same old stand, with a new lot of Spring styles and samples, and am ready to continue to give you my very best services and prices. My pressing, cleaning and dyeing departments are among the best. I refer you to my past dealings with you. Come in and see me. W. L. OUTLAW, 605 E. Washington St., Suffolk, Va. Phone 169-J. Dr. David Eley, an old and respected citizen, died at his home on Pine street, Sunday, March 4, at the age of 68 years. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Pine Street A. M. E. Church, Rev. L. T. Watson officiating. Miss H. S. Davis is Indisposed at her home on Maban street. [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit]. Organizer for the Supreme Lodge Knights of Gideon, Member Sharon Baptist Association, Agent for the Journal and Guide, and Lecturer. Lock Box 480, Suffolk, Va. Rev. C. L. Griffin, General Deputy, Visits North Carolina. On Wednesday, February 21st, Rev. Griffin left for Elizabeth City, N. C. to visit his sister, Mrs. Martha Johnson, and cousin, Rev. C. H. D. Griffin. He also spent some time with Mr. George W. Jones, undertaker and merchant. He also visited Newlands, N. C., where he has another sister, Mrs. E. J. Stokely; Prof. H. F. Woodhouse, editor of the Signs of the Times; Mr. Grant Howard, brother. He is a great worker in the Church, being president of the B. Y. P. U. Last Sunday it was his pleasure to preach in his old home church, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, to a large gathering of friends and relatives. His text was taken from Luke 2nd, 28 and 29th verses, subject: "Jesus Christ the Son of God." All expressed themselves as highly pleased with the sermon and asked him to come again. The collection was very good. He was the recipient of many courtesies while in the old North State and returned home laden with packages, the remembrances of his many friends. TITUSTOWN (Mrs. Adlena Hollomon). Despite the rainy weather the attendance at Mt. Pleasant Church was large. Rev. J. H. Hughes, formerly of Berkley, preached a most logical sermon. The members and friends were delighted to have Rev. Hughes with them. The collection was good. Mrs. Sarah Poole entertained on Sunday at her home many friends and relatives in honor of her father-in-law, who arrived here Saturday, Mar. 3rd, from Columbia, S. C. Mr. Kemper Tyler returned to his home in Tanners Creek District after spending several months pleasantly in New York City. Mrs. Mary E. Washington continues quite ill at her home. Mrs. Zenile Cornicks was stricken with paralysis during the past week. Mr. K. Williams, of Bolling Brook, Mrs. Mary Graves, of Browntown, and Mrs. Mary Tigle are among those on the sick list. PRINTED FORMS For Lodges and Societies All the blank forms you use in connection with your lodges and societies are for permanent records. Hence they should give adequate, reliable and immediate information. Then again the material upon which these forms are printed determines very largely their permanence. Still another feature is whether or not the forms are correct in style and arrangement. Let us look into your problems in these lines and make your records permanent and correct. We have forms of various kinds, and surely we have one that will suit your needs exactly. From the list below check your needs in lodge and society printing and drop us a postal card and our Service Department will give you an estimate of cost and submit sample forms. Constitutions and By-Laws Application Blanks Minute Books Policies Check Books Medical Certificates Financial Roll Books Members Notices Vouchers Rituals Receipts Report Blanks, Etc, Etc. 713-715-717 Highland Ave., Just off Church St. NORFOLK, $ ^{*} $ VIRGINIA THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY An Ambition and THE needs of the South are identified of the Southern Railway; the growth and the upbuilding of the other. The Southern Railway asks no favors accorded to others. The ambition of the Southern Railway is unity of interest that is both of co-operation the railroads; to see perfected that fair and fairment of railroads which invites the confi-agencies; to realize that liberality of treat-ment to obtain the additional capital needed for the enlarged facilities incident to the demand of service; and, finally— To take its niche in the body politic of other great industries, with no more, but with rights and equal opportunities. "The Southern Serves" Telephone 2118 LEGAL NOTICES How To Prevent Croup. Application Blanks Policies Medical Certificates Members Notices Rituals Report Blanks, Etc, Etc. ing Co., Just off Chu tion and a Record The South are identical with the needs of railways the growth and success of one means other. Railway asks no farors—no special privilege no The Southern Railway Company is to see that both of co-operation between the public and affected that fair and frank policy in the management of liberality of treatment which will enable it capital needed for the acquisition of better andudent to the demand for increased and better In the body politic of the South alongside of with no more, but with equal liberties, equal unities. Southern Serves the South. An Ambition and a Record THE needs of the South are identical with the needs of the Southern Railway; the growth and success of one means the upbuilding of the other. The Southern Railway asks no favors—no special privilege no accorded to others. The ambition of the Southern Railway Company is to see that unity of interest that is both of cooperation between the public and the railroads; to see perfected that fair and frank policy in the management of railroads which invites the confidence of governmental agencies; to realize that liberality of treatment which will enable it to obtain the additional capital needed for the acquisition of better and enlarged facilities incident to the demand for increased and better service; and, finally— To take its niche in the body politic of the South alongside of other great industries, with no more, but with equal liberties, equal rights and equal opportunities. "The Southern Serves the South." Como, N. C.—The first Sunday in March was quite gloomy, nevertheless Rev. Wm. Reid was at his post of duty. The church is planning to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. Reid. He has been in charge of Millneck Baptist Church for a half century, having discharged his duty faithfully. The Church and Sunday School are both in a prosperous condition. The church will undergo repairs during the year. Mr. T. E. Myrick and Miss Teaner Brett were married last Sunday. Rev. Myrick officiated. There was quite a large crowd present. Miss Ella L. Wells of Norfolk is visiting friends in Como. Mr. Clarence Riddick of Portsmouth Navy Yard, was home on the 22nd of February to visit his parents and was looking well. The farmers are looking sad over the continued bad weather, but the prospects are for a good crop. More than half of Australia has an annual rainfall of less than fifteen inches and more than one-third less than ten inches. COMO, N. C. (J. T. Riddick.) Co., Inc. st off Church St. A WAY COMPANY I a Record critical with the needs and success of one means no special privilege no Company Is to see that tion between the public and frank policy in the manage- confidence of governmental ment which will enable it the acquisition of better and for increased and better of the South alongside of with equal liberties, equal s the South. THE SOUTHERN SR SERVES THE SOUTH Southern Ry. System Lv. Norfolk daily 7:45 a.m., daily for Danville, Asheville, Chattanooga, Charlotte, Columbia, Augusta, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. Lv. Norfolk daily 7:00 p. m. daily for Danville, Asheville, Chattanooga, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, and points South and Southwest. Through Pullman Sleeping Car to Asheville, N. C., on night train. Trains arrive Norfolk daily 9:15 a.m. and 4:30 p. m. daily. Ticket off ce Monticello Hotel Bldg. and foot Jackson St. W. M. CULPEPER T. P. A.