Norfolk Journal and Guide

NATIONAL NEGRO HEALTH WEEK To Be Observed April 22-28, 1917 VOLUME XVII. NO. 24 Should Negro Labor Away a Golden The migration of large numbers North raises the above inquiry in the who view without bias the present to the economic advancement of the THE SOUTHERN NEGRO HAIR LABOR MARK Everywhere in the South their labor. All efforts to supplant it tries have signally failed. All ex-Labor to bar the Negro from employ operations have failed essentially that the Negro has made large gaining trades and especially in Cary laying. Bad Negro Labor Throne may a Golden Opportunity Migration of large numbers of Negro labor is the above inquiry in the minds of all this without bias the present labor situation in economic advancement of the Negro race. SOUTHERN NEGRO HAS A MONOPOLY OF LABOR MARKET where in the South there is a great demand efforts to supplant it with labor from for signally failed. All efforts on behalf of the Negro from employment in the build have failed essentially as the census of Negro has made large gains in practically all and especially in Carpentry, Plastering Should Negro Labor Throw Away a Golden Opportunity? The migration of large numbers of Negro laborers to the North raises the above inquiry in the minds of all thinking men, who view without bias the present labor situation in its relation to the economic advancement of the Negro race. THE SOUTHERN NEGRO HAS A MONOPOLY OF THE LABOR MARKET Everywhere in the South there is a great demand for Negro labor. All efforts to supplant it with labor from foreign countries have signally failed. All efforts on behalf of Organized Labor to bar the Negro from employment in the building trades operations have failed essentially as the census of 1910 shows that the Negro has made large gains in practically all of the building trades and especially in Carpentry, Plastering and Bricklaying. FACTORY WORK OPEN TO NEGROES For many years Negroes in the employment in factories, especially in the past few years there has been labor in this industry. Factory parts of the South large knitting is employed. The number of Negro steadily growing. In 1900 there were 131 In 1910 the number was many years Negroes in the South could not factories, especially in the textile industry new years there has been a very large demand in industry. Factory owners are building the South large knitting mills in which only half. The number of Negro employees in following. In 1900 there were 131,216 thus employed. In 1910 the number was 358,180. For many years Negroes in the South could not secure employment in factories, especially in the textile industries. During the past few years there has been a very large demand for Negro labor in this industry. Factory owners are building in various parts of the South large knitting mills in which only Negro labor is employed. The number of Negro employees in factories is steadily growing. In 1900 there were 131,216 thus employed. In 1910 the number was 358,180. An increase of 226,964, or 173 per cent. UNLIMITED DEMANDS OF TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES In no field of labor has the Negro laborer of the South a larger opportunity than is afforded by the transportation companies. Negro labor is used in practically every department of their operations, at good wages. As an evidence of the increasing demand for Negro labor among the transportation companies we submit the following figures taken from the last census: The number employed at this labor in 1900 was 209,154 The number employed at this labor in 1910 was 425,043 LIMITED DEMANDS OF TRANSPORTAL COMPANIES The field of labor has the Negro laborer of the fortunity than is afforded by the transport. Negro labor is used in practically every de- tations, at good wages. As an evidence of fid for Negro labor among the transportation the following figures taken from the last number employed at this labor in 1900 was number employed at this labor in 1910 was UNLIMITED DEMANDS OF TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES In no field of labor has the Negro laborer of the South a larger opportunity than is afforded by the transportation companies. Negro labor is used in practically every department of their operations, at good wages. As an evidence of the increasing demand for Negro labor among the transportation companies we submit the following figures taken from the last census: The number employed at this labor in 1900 was 209,154 The number employed at this labor in 1910 was 425,043 An increase of 103 per cent. The South is now being commercially transformed. It is undergoing its greatest period of growth and development. Should the Negro laborer withdraw himself as a factor in the South's industrial Progress? Should he withdraw himself as an important factor in the economic development of the South? There are serious questions for the sensible Southern Negroes to decide. SOME STARTLING AFFIDAVITS South is now being commercially transforming its greatest period of growth and development. Did the Negro laborer withdraw himself as an industrial Progress? Did he withdraw himself as an important factor in development of the South? Are serious questions for the sensible South? HOME STARTLING AFFIDAVIT The South is now being commercially transformed. It is undergoing its greatest period of growth and development. Should the Negro laborer withdraw himself as a factor in the South's industrial Progress? Should he withdraw himself as an important factor in the economic development of the South? There are serious questions for the sensible Southern Negroes to decide. SOME STARTLING AFFIDAVITS The following sworn statements from men who have returned from the Northern labor camps are startling disclosures of conditions as they really exist there. These affidavits are on file in the office of the Journal and Guide and may be seen by any interested citizen of Norfolk. I was stopped on Church street the 14th day of September, 1916, and was engaged by a colored man who was getting employees for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co. He told me the wages were $2.00 per day and the very best of sleeping quarters, and also any kind of food you wanted. And after telling me this, I asked him how often did they pay. He said every week. Then he insisted on me walking around on Queen street. I told him I would see him on the next shipment. Then he aid our next shipment will be tomorrow evening, which was Friday, and that will put you there Saturday prepared for work Monday morning, because they don't work on Sunday. So I finally consented, and the next day, which was Friday, I went down on Queen street to sign up for the shipment. When I had gotten there I asked for the boss, who was Mr. Cohen. Then I asked him the question which the colored man had told me and he did tell me the same; and also told me when I was sick if I wanted to come home, they would send me. So then I signed my name and address and left that evening at 6 p. m. by the way of the N. Y. P. & N. R. R. Co. and arrived at Cape Charles 9:05 p. m. and left Cape Charles 9:15 p. m. Next morning at 5 o'clock I arrived in Philadelphia, left there 6 a. m. Saturday; then I arrived Hartford, Conn., Saturday 5:30 p. m. When I arrived I found that the sleeping quarters looked as if hogs had stayed theme in the place where I slept, in an old box car, which had bunks, and in that bunk one straw mattress which felt almost like thorns, and one thin blanket to cover with, and every one was full of lice. Then I asked the boss about something to eat. He told me to go to the kitchen and I did and found it a great deal worse than I thought. I even took sick and they didn't feed me, even though they promised me. So lousy, ragged and sick, I ran away. JESSIE FOSTER. The Journal and Guide in the South could not secure em- in the textile industries. During in a very large demand for Negro owners are building in various mills in which only Negro labor Negro employees in factories is 1,216 thus employed. was 358,180. OF TRANSPORTATION MANIES The Negro laborer of the South aided by the transportation com- practically every department of As an evidence of the increas- ing the transportation companies taken from the last census: his labor in 1900 was 209,154 his labor in 1910 was 425,043 it. commercially transformed. It is of growth and development. withdraw himself as a factor in self as an important factor in the South? For the sensible Southern Negroes NG AFFIDAVITS STATE OF VIRGINIA: Corporation of the City of Norfolk, Towrit I, J. C. Brooks, Notary Public in and for the Corporation aforesaid in the State of Virginia, whose commission expires June 8th, 1918, do certify that Jessie Foster whose name is signed to the writing here attached, dated March 14th, 1917, and to me known to be Jessie Foster, has acknowledged the same before me in my Corporation aforesaid. Given under my hand this 14th day of March, 1917. I, William Spruill, left Norfolk to work for the New York, New Haven and Hartford R. R. Co., November, 1916, and when I got to Waterbury, we had to stay in cars that were so lousy that we had to stay in some coaches and sit up like dogs. Leaving Waterbury, we went to Derby, where we found things worse than ever. They failed to live up to the promise that we work inside, and I had to work outside in the hall and snow before I could get back home. After all, I had to beat my way home, almost starved to death. WILLIAM SPRUILL, March 14, 1917. 632 Queen St. STATE OF VIRGINIA: Corporation of the City of Norfolk. To-wit: I, J. C. Brooks, Notary Public for the Corporation aforesaid in the State of Virginia, whose commission expires June 8th, 1917, do certify that Willi- man Sprulil, whose name is signed to the writing here attached, dated March 14th, 1917, and to me known to be William Sprulil, has acknowl- ledged the same before me in my Corporation aforesaid. Given under my hand this 14th day of March, 1917. In Regard to the New York, New Haven and Hartford Ballard Co. I wont with the gang to South Norwalk, Conn., last spring, 1916, and I am here to say that everything they promised me was untrue. We were treated like dogs. Had two sand-wiches a day on our way up there, and when we got there we were treated worse. They gave us a little lousy bunk to sleep on in a box car on a side track. Beans in the morning and beans at night, with a little fat meat; J. C. BROOKS, Notary Public. J. C. BROOKS. Notary Public. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, MARCH 17, 1917 HEALTH WEEK FOR VIRGINIA APRIL 15-21 DESIGNATED AS ANNUAL CLEAN-UP WEEK IN OLD DOMINION. Movement To Be Conducted By Negro Organization Society. Twenty-five Thousand Health Bulletins Will Be Distributed Throughout State. Petersburg, Va.—Health Week among Negroes of Virginia will be April 15-21. This occasion will be the fifth annual Clean-Up Movement conducted by the Negro Organization Society and will be as far-reaching in its effects as have the similar movements of former years. Many thousands of our people have been helpfully affected by this effort in the interest of better health and it is the hope and ambition of those who are furthering this work that no one of us will be left out of the Clean-Up Movement of the present year. The general program for Health Week may be outlined as follows: April 15, Health Sunday. Ministers are asked to preach sermons on Health and to bring the work of the week to the attention of their people. April 17, Health day in the schools. A prepared program should be rendered and the school premises made sanitary and beautiful. April 18-21, Clean-Up days. Homes and the premises about them should be put in a condition of complete sanitation. A special edition of 25,000 Health Bulletins written by the Negro Organization Society for this movement will be published by the State Board of Health. This bulletin is in the hands of the public printer and will be ready for distribution in a few days. These bulletins will explain in detail the work to be done during Clean-Up Week and should be carefully followed. They will be distributed through local agents of the Society in many counties of the State, through our ministers, farm demonstration agents, industrial supervising teachers, and officers of School Improvement Leagues. Copies will also be sent to individual and organization members of the Negro Organization Society. The Clean-Up Movement is being worked up from the office of the Negro Organization Society at the State Normal School, Petersburg, and communications pertaining thereto or requests for Health Bulletins should be addressed to the Society at that office. and some of our boys were taken sick, and they would not give them anything to eat. I could say more if I cared to, but I will say that the men had better find out something before they leave Norfolk. I had to run away and ride a freight back home. STATE OF VIRGINIA: Corporation of the City of Norfolk, To-wit: I, J. C. Brooks, Notary Public in and for the Corporation aforesaid in the State of Virginia, whose commission expires June 8th, 1918, do certify that Percy Faceen, whose name is signed to the writing here attached, dated March 14th, 1917, and to me known to be Percy Faceen, has acknowledged the same before me in my Corporation aforesaid. Given under my hand this 14th day of March, 1917. J. C. BROOKS, Notary Public. Views of a Prominent Norfolk Minister The following letter is from one of the leading ministers of Norfolk: Mr. Editor:—I have just read with pleasure your splendid article under the caption "Labor Exodus Hurtful To Labor and Industries Alike," in the last issue of "The Journal and Guide." In my opinion what you say therein should command serious thought from the thinking men and women of Norfolk, and the immediate outlying communities. It should provoke discussion and investigation among the leaders of thought and molders of sentiment in the City of Norfolk and the surrounding districts. For when applied to our local conditions your reasoning is clear and forceful. Since coming to your city I have been deeply impressed with the tremendous advantages enjoyed by the Negro here in the labor market. To me it seems he has the field pretty well in his own hands. He can exercise his political franchise if he wills to do so. It seems to be his own slothfulness that his own interests in the City of Norfolk are not cared for better. It will be to his everlasting shame should he lose his grip on the labor market here. You have done well to sound the alarm. I trust it will provoke wise and timely action. Yours for the Negro, D. F. WHITE, 887 Princess Anne Ave., City. CORRECTION. There was a mistake made in the report of the Mendelssohn Cef Club last week. The officers should have been: Willie Mercer, vice-president; Maxlenne Frebey, treasurer. THEY ASSERT THAT DR. MORRIS HAS RENOUNCED BAPTIST FAITH AND DOCTRINE. Signed Statement Says That He Is No Longer Regarded As Regular Baptist Minister, And Fellowship With Him Is Withdrawn. The Baptist Pastors' Union of Norfolk-Portsmouth and Tidewater Virginia, has given to the press the following statement concerning the action of Rev. Charles S. Morris, D. D., who resigned the pastorate of Bank Street Baptist Church, and later accepted pastoral charge of the Grant Street Holiness Church: "The Baptist Pastors' Union of Tidewater and vicinity regrets very much that it has been compelled by the high sense of denominational duty to express its attitude and state its relationship toward Dr. C. S. Morris, once a member of this organization, and formerly the highly honored and much esteemed pastor of Bank Street Baptist Church of this city. It is regretted by the Pastors' Union because of the signal service rendered by Dr. Morris, for the Baptist cause, as a member of this ministerial fraternity, and as pastor of Bank Street Baptist church. "Last year Dr. Morris saw fit to resign the pastorate of a Baptist church—since then he has allied himself with the so-called Holiness church, and has accepted the pastoral charge of one of them in Norfolk, renouncing the belief, faith, doctrine and practices commonly held by the Baptist family of which he is a part. "He has joined himself unto the enemies of the great Baptist family, a people that in a very great measure GREAT LAYMEN'S MISSIONARY MOVEMENT To Hold Convention In Norfolk—Expert Speakers To Make Addresses. What promises to be the greatest meeting of colored churchmen in the history of Norfolk and vicinity, will be held when the Laymen's Missionary Movement Convention opens Sunday, April 1st, continuing through the fourth. This is one of a number of such conventions to be held throughout the country among colored laymen, under the auspices of the Laymen's Missionary Movement of the United States and Canada whose headquarters is in New York city. Adolphus Lewis of Philadelphia, who is city executive secretary for this movement for conventions of colored men has been in the city for the past three weeks perfecting plans for this meeting. The minister's unions of this city have each endorsed the movement and invited to set up this convention and are co-operating heartily with Secretary Lewis for their success. A large interdenominational committee of nearly three hundred men, representing the various churches has been organized and is pushing things very rapidly. The purpose of this meeting is to enlist the colored branch of the church throughout the country into the work of this world-wide movement, which has for its chief aim the evangelization of the world. A team of speakers, both white and colored, who are experts in their line, will be brought here for this convention. The following key-men, M. E. Diggs and W. H. Giddings, chairmen; H. A. Robinson and Levy C. Brown, secretaries; J. S. Jones, treasurer; J. P. T. Cross, finance; P. B. Young, publicity; Thomas W. Newbie, statistics; W. M. Rich, registration; C. C. Dogan, districts; George W. Foreman, arrangements; N. H. Gordan, literature; J. M. Collins, deputation; D. J. Jacox, survey and W. E. Riddiek, prayer. Convention headquarters has been opened in the Colored Y. M. C. A. CELEBRATED ARTISTS WITH FISK JUBILEE SINGERS Some of the world's most celebrated singers of plantation melodies will be heard here next Wednesday night, Mar. 21st, when the Fiske University Jubilee Singers will appear at St. John's A.M.E. Church, under the auspices of the Oriole Social and Beneficial Association. Among them will be Mr. Lennuel Foster, who will sing "Roll Jordan Roll" and "I can't heard nobody pray." It is well worth one's time to hear these world-renowned jubilee singers. The admission price is 35 cents and 50 cents for reserved seats. Tickets may be secured from any member of the Oriole Association or at Dickey-Epperson Company's store, corner Queen and Smith Streets. OPENING "GILT EDGE CAFE" 362 Queen Street The "Gilt Edge Cafe" will have its Grand Opening on Monday evening, March 19, 1917. EXPLAINS HIS REASONS FOR PROPOSING CAMP FOR COLORED OFFICERS. Conscription Likely In Case Of War And It Is Up To Negroes To "Prepare To Go As Leaders And Officers Instead Of Followers And Privates." On account of the opposition which has developed among colored people to the military training camp for colored officers recently proposed by Dr. J. E. Spingarn of New York City, he has issued the following very interesting statement outlining briefly his reasons for making the proposal: 1. No one could make a greater mistake than to think that the Army wants colored men to join this camp. The Army officials want the camp to fail. They refuse to set a time or place until two hundred men apply, because they know that this makes it harder to recruit men for the camp. They merely want to be able to say that they have given the colored people a fair chance and the colored people refused to take advantage of the opportunity. The last thing the Army wants is to help colored men to become commissioned officers. 2. This project is intended to FIGHT segregation in the Army and not to help it. If there were enough men fit to be officers it would not be necessary; we could fight for a wide-open army with that material. But there are not enough men. The New York Negro regiment could not find enough men to fill the commissions. When war comes, we do not wish to be in the same position. We want to be able to say: Here are colored men fit to be officers, and you have got to commission them. (Continued on page 4) SEC'Y BOYD ADDRESSED BIG S. S. MASS MEETING Building Front Line Sunday Schools Subject Of Brilliant Address By Nashville Man. "Take what you have and make what you want," was the way Secretary Henry Allen Boyd of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress, put it Sunday afternoon in addressing an enthusiastic and largely attended mass meeting at the First Baptist church. Mr. Boyd, who is also assistant executive secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board, is a recognized authority on improved Sunday school methods and the information given out in his address was heartily received by the audience. He suggested many ways of getting boys and girls and grown-ups too, in the Sunday school and holding them there, citing cases in which it had been done. In company with Rev. R. H. Bowling and others Secretary Boyd made a whirlwind canvass of the Norfolk Sunday schools on Sunday morning, speaking at most of them. The National Baptist Sunday School Congress meets this year in Nashville. It is the largest gathering of Sunday school workers in the country. COLORED CITIZENS ORGANIZE CIVIC WELFARE LEAGUE On Tuesday night last, there was an enthusiastic meeting held by the colored residents of Huntersville, Barboursville and Lindenwood at the Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church on Johnson Avenue, when a temporary organization was had. The purpose of the meeting was primarily to bring to the attention of the public, the deplorable condition of the streets, which are worse than they were under the county regime. Many earnest and spirited speeches were made, but acting on a suggestion of Attorney Harrison, the general welfare of the Negro was paramount to street improvements, and the civil, moral and other things needed to be looked after. Messrs. Eure, Wade Plummer, Dr. McDonald and others spoke in an optimistic view the consensus of opinion being that the League be organized for the general betterment of the Negro's condition. A permanent organization will be gone into on next Tuesday evening at 8 p. m., at the same church, when addresses will be made by Editor Young, and other prominent citizens. The colored man of the city are earnest invited to be present, and the movement means the concerted action of a body of men, who will devote their time to the general uplift of the colored citizens. Mr. Plummer and Mr. A. S. Eure were elected temporary President and Secretary, respectively. TIDEWATER NURSES ASSOCIATION The Tidewater Nurses Association met and elected the following officers: Mrs. Eva D. Felton, president; Mrs. Eliza Clurke, vice-president; Mrs. Lulu Fosf, treasurer, and Bonner K. creetary. If you believe in The Journal and Guide Patronize those who use its advertising columns. PRICE FIVE CENTS STATE TEACHERS 29TH SESSION IMPROVED METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND DISCIPLINE THEME OF MANY SPEAKERS. Reports Showed That Negroes Of Sixteen Counties Donated $30,000 To Schools Over And Above Regular Tax Assessments For School Pur (Br W. A. Reid.) Roanoke, Va.—The Twenty-ninth Session of The Negro Teachers' Association and School Improvement League of Virginia, met in Roanoke, Va., March 7th, 8th and 9th, at the First Baptist Church, and from all reports this was the most successful meeting in the history of the organization. Through the department of instruction in asking the assistance of all the superintendents there was very good attendance at all the meetings. More than two hundred delegates from various sections of the State and some from other States were here, and at each session the church was crowded. At the opening session Wednesday morning a number of addresses were made by prominent citizens. Mayor Broun, in behalf of the city; John Wood in behalf of the Chamber of Commerce; Superintendent Hart, behalf of the city schools, and Miss Lucy Addison for the teachers, all gave interesting talks, extending to the delegates the hospitality of the city and assuring them of their hearty co-operation in improving and extending the school system. W. T. B. Williams, and W. L. Ransome, responded to the welcoming addresses, after which the general work of organization was gone into. The afternoon session was taken up by a general discussion of methods, efforts and accomplishments of the various schools, Dr. George Rice Hoyv, presiding. The Common Mistakes in Secondary School Curriculum, was discussed by J. M. Gandy, and W. G. Price. "What Sho... Be Doed With Children of Special Ability?" by W. L. Ransom, D. D., and J. Early Wright; "Ways of Developing High and County Training Schools" by D. G. Jacox and G. E. Reede, were four addresses delivered in the afternoon which were both interesting and instructive. The meeting was opened by excellent music furnished by the choir, after which the President, Mr. E. A. Long, of Cambria, Va., delivered an interesting and instructive address along lines of progressive development. Following Mr. Long, was a splendid address by Thos. Jesse Jones, of the U. S. Bureau of Education. Vice President W. F. Grasty, presiding. The second day's session opened with a conference of the Secondary and Collegiate Institutions, with Dr. J. M. Gandy of the State Normal School presiding. The session was well attended. The following interesting and well delivered subjects occupied the attention of the Conference for about two hours of the morning: "The Relation of the Secondary School to the State Board of Education," "The Record System of Work," "The Field of Work of the Private Secondary School," "A Code of Ethics for the Secondary School," "A Uniform System of Credits." The general opinion of the entire body after the above subjects had been discussed at length was that any system of marking should be rejected that inculcated bad habits on the part of the students, the daily marks of the work done by the pupil each day being the first test of the work of the pupil as shown by these marks. Prof. Jacox New President. Prof. D. G. Jacox, of Norfolk, president; Dr. G. E. Reede of Clinton, vice-president; W. F. Grasty of Danville, second vice-president; James E. Shield of Petersburg, third vice-president; Miss Lucy Addison of Roanoke, fourth vice-president; M. W. Conner of Petersburg, recording secretary; J. M. Pollard of Lawrenceville, corresponding secretary; Miss Ellen Finley of Hampton, educational secretary; Miss Eugenia Taylor of Roanoke, auditor. The chief speakers of the last evening session of the convention were: Major Washington of Hampton Institute; Mr. Wright, State Supervisor of Colored Schools, and the last by President J. D. 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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 two 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 FOOL, Address:— MME. M. L. JOENSON Dept. D, 798 Tremont St. Boston. Mass. Chattanooga, Tenn. Glenview, Ill. Glenview: you my shaggy's you see you see what ```markdown ``` has done for her half, the monarch, it was short, stubborn and hard to do any wildly, and so easy to grow long, soft and silky, and so easy to grow it discreetly. It certainly is the nicest and best hair a girl grows in, it is cleanser in the world. Mrs. Lucie Chamberlain talks in a very short time. Others write that the results are wonder- ful in a very short time. Don't be fooled by using some fake Kink remover because you can't straighten your hair satisfactory until it grows nice and soft. Wear a Nike or Puma. Pomade does. Cleanse scalp, removes dandruff, and grows the hair long, soft and silky. After using for short time you will be able to remove it, then you can fix it in any style you wish. If it is the pomado with the Japanese odor. IF NU-HAIR don't do us we claim, we will give you your money back. Try a box. Soo by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particulars King Specialty Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. ```markdown ``` Just apply a little Herolin and you see the Kinks in your hair straight- ten out. "All your knappy, course, stub- born, kinky hair made straight, smooth, silky, silky. Herolin Hair Dressing makes hair grow fast, long and beautiful stopping dandruff, itching scalp and fall- ing hair at once. Send 25c(stamps or coin) for a big can of Herolin. Sold on a Money-Back garrantee. HEROLIN MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED Write for Tampa PORTSMOUTH PORTSMOUTH NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. 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. The Friday Night Club will meet at the residence of Dr. J. J. France, Friday, March 16, 1917, at 8:30 p. m. The evening's work will be "The Field of Social Service," conducted under the leadership of Mrs. Mary A. Lipsking. All members are requested to be present. Miss Pauline A. Blake and Mr. Oliver Goodwin of Carrollton, Va., were quietly married Tuesday night of last week at 8 o'clock at the residence of her mother, 653 Carroll street. Her pastor, Dr. E. H. Hunter, performed the ceremony. They will be at home, Newport News, after this week. Miss Lacy Walker, after being confined to the house for several weeks, is out again. The Patrons' League meeting will be held Monday, March 19, at o'clock, at Chestnut St. School. Every Patron is urged to be present. Mrs. Maria Wainwright of Queen street, suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last week, but is much better at this writing. Mrs. Annie Jones of Carroll street, is quite sick with a severe attack of cold. Mrs. Hattie Williams of Glasgow street is able to be sitting up, and around the room. Mrs. Lillian Laws of Effingham street, is suffering an attack of grip. Prof. Miles Connor, a member of the faculty of V. N. & I. I., was home for a day or two the early part of the week. Mrs. Lillie Miller of Brighton, who has been sick for the past two months, left last week for Danville, Va., where it is hoped she will regain her former strength. She expects to be gone several weeks. Mrs. Mary Bell Harrison of Green street, is on the sick list. The funeral services of Mrs. Rhodu White of Queen street, who died last Saturday morning were conducted Monday of this week at 3 o'clock at Emanuel A. M. E. Church. Dr. E. H. Hunter officiating. Master Eugene Bass, Jr., is confined to his bed, suffering an attack of La Gripe. Mr. Richard Jordan, 721 Caledonia street, is quite sick, suffering with a wound of the forearm. The funeral of Mrs. Rhoda White of Queen street, was largely attended. It was held at Emanuel A. M. E. Church. The Juvenile Concert given by Smart Set number two Monday evening, March twelfth, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, was a success and witnessed by over four hundred people. Every one seemed to enjoy it, and they are waiting for the repetition on April 16th at Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Hattie Bess Young, manager. In Memoriam. In memory of W. H. Davis, who fell asleep five years ago, March 10th, 1912. Save Death there is no sorrow, What we think we feel; But when Death comes all's over; Tis a blow that we never recover, A wound that never will heal. His daughter, IRENE F. DAVIS. Church News. Third Baptist Church.—Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. At 3 p. m. next Sunday a special effort will be made to raise funds for the rally on the 4th Sunday of this month. Rev. Jones of Gilmerton will preach; Miss Mattie Britt will sing a solo; Misses Novella Bradley and Edith Cutler a duet, and Miss Maggie Bradley will recite. The Corey Glee Club will render music. Ebenezer Baptist Church.—On Sunday last the usual services were held at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. At 3 p. m. a special effort was made towards making preparation for the Queen's Rally which is to be on the fourth Sunday. All organizations of the Church are earnestly working to make the rally a financial success. A Bible Conference was held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week at the above named church, under the management of the Baptist ministers of Tidewater. Much interest was manifested. A large crowd greeted the Jubilee Quartette of Oak City Friday night of last week. Mrs. A. L. Somerville was chairman of the movement. Emanuel Church Notes. Great interest attached to the celebration of Men's Day at "Old Emanuel" last Sunday and large crowds were in attendance at the three services of the day. Dean Moore was at his best and the new city manager, Mr. Shertzer, made a fine impression The Men's Choir, the Y. M. C. A. Quartette and the beautiful solo work of Messrs. Anderson, Norcum and Parker, to say nothing of the fine service by the regular choir at the morning hour, were features of the occasion. Next Sunday has been set apart as dollar money day for the entire membership. It is urged and hoped that every member who has not paid that general claim of the church, will do so on that day. At the evening hour a class of between 40 and 50 probationers will take the obligations and be read into full membership. The service will be most impressive. At the morning hour Dr. Hunter will preach on "The Origin and Purpose of the Church." The evening discourse will be in the nature of a charge to the candidates. The ladies of the church are preparing for the Ecumenical Convention which will be given to the delight of the community, Tuesday evening, the 20th instant. The Junior A. C. E. L. will have a mass meeting Sunday afternoon, to which all are invited. The Miller Rhodes Quartette, the Minuet Quartette and the Unit Quartette will appear in concert at the Third Baptist Church, Monday night, February nineteenth, at eight o'clock. Admission fifteen cents. Mrs. Edith Westmoreland, chairman; Rev. F. C. Campbell, pastor. Mt. Herman. The B. Y. P. U. had a large attendance the past Sunday. The discussion was opened by Miss Tnelma Lindsey of the Ninth Grade. The committee is working diligently to interest the young members in the discussion of the topic and the results are encouraging. Mr. W. J. Scott of Norfolk will address the B. Y. P. U. Sunday, March the eighteenth. At three o'clock, Rev. J. W. Patterson of Hampton, will preach under the auspices of the Men's Educational League. Mr. H. J. Harrison, president; J. J. Howell, secretary. Miss Randolph, Dr. Dix and Dr. Broomfield spoke here Sunday in the interest of the Tuberculosis League and the health conditions of the community. There was a large audience to greet them and the meeting was enthusiastic and instructive. Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Rev. J. H. Armstead. The Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Rev. J. M. Armstead, D. D., as pastor of Zion Baptist Church will be celebrated under the auspices of the Women's League Number One from March 18th to 26th, inclusive. Sunday, March 18th, Rev. F. W. Williams, P. Th., of Queen Street Baptist Church, Norfolk, will preach the sermon and a trio will be rendered by Mesdames Darden, Jackson and Dr. W. B. Anderson, at eleven o'clock. At night Rev. R. G. Adams will preach and solo will be rendered by Miss Delilah Whidbee. Monday evening Rev. J. D. Ward of Pinners Point will preach and Mrs. Lucy Patrick will sing. Tuesday evening Rev. W. M. Moss, D. D., of Brooklyn, N. Y., will preach and a solo will be rendered by Dr. Anderson and the Zion Baptist Church choir will sing. Mr. William Alston will favor the audience with a solo. Wednesday night Rev. E. H. Hunter, D. D., of Emanuel A. M. E. Church, will be the preacher. Fat Folk May Now Become Slim Quickly Be Moderate in Your Diet, Breathe Deeply, and Take Tassoe. Fat persons, particularly those from 10 to 30 pounds above normal weight will be interested to learn that they may easily reduce their weight without starvation diet or tiresome exercise. This can best be done by being moderate in your diet, so that you will not over-tax your assimilative organs, by getting plenty of fresh air, by breathing deeply and by taking Tassco four times a day. Tassco may be obtained from Burrow-Martin Drug Co. and Strole Pharmacy in 5-grain tablets, take one after each meal and one before retiring at night. They cost little, are absolutely harmless, are pleasant to reduce fatty accumulations in the system wherever located. A few days' treatment should show a noticeable reduction in weight, the flesh should become firm, the skin smooth and the general health improved, in fact your footsteps should even become lighter, your work seem easier and a lighter and more buoyant feeling take possession of your whole being. Every person who is 10 or 20 pounds over normal weight should surely give this treatment a trial. You will probably find that it is just what you need. —Adv. 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. Registered Agent for Mme. C. J Walker's Treatment 1320 Church St. Norfolk. Va. Will be Pleased to have you Call and See Us. Good News to All Who Suffer From Hair and Scalp Troubles It is safe to state that fully one-half the people suffer from scalp trouble of some sort, causing a stunted growth, or falling out of the hair. The great majority of them have tried numerous so-called remedies without getting any results, finally giving up in despair. To all such we extend an urgent invitation to try a sample of Quinade. We know they will never want to use any other hair preparation, once they have used Quinade. We have testimonials from people stating that after one month's treatment their hair grew a full inch. Write to Seeby Drug Co., 79 E. 130th St., New York City, for a free sample, mentioning the name of this paper.—Adv. --- --- Kelly's Hair Dressing Parlor and Beauty Room 1367 O'Keefe St., Norfolk, Va. Phone 3433-W Shampooing, Straightening, Dyeing, Manicuring, Massaging. Hair goods made to order. Electrical face and scalp treatment. Manufacturer of Kelly's Hair Grower and Restorer, Price 25c* FREE! FREE! FREE! We Sell Hair Goods IN WIGS, PUFFS, SWITCHES, etc. We guarantee that any other Firm Our Goods are QUANTIFIED Money back if not Satisfied We sell the Finesk Hair Straightening Comb in the World none better make FREE a beautiful CATALOGUE to everyone men loving the WANTED HAIR COMPANY MALO HAIR COMPANY 647 Steinway Avenue LONDON ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK. Agents Wanted A HAIR grows 28 inches long says Mary Gilbert whose picture is shown here. Every one can have nice long hair by using which is a Hair Grower, not a kinky hair remover. It feeds the scalp and roots of hair, cleans dandruff and stops fulling hair at once, and after using several times you can see the results. Try a box. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars EXELENT MEDICINE CO., ATLANTA, QI SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER CREAM AND SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER SOAP BEFORE AFTER PRICE 25$ EACH CLEARS THE COMPLEXION AND KEEPS IT FREE FROM PIMPLES BLEACHES DARK SKINS JAMES S. ROBINSON, MEMPHIS, TENN. "Send me Foley Kidney Pills. I am badly done up with rheumatism and they are the only thing that help me." A. J. Walsh, Sneffels, Colo. Rheumatism is stubborn as a mule—it hangs on like a leech—wears out your strength—worries you with pain—drags on your vitality—depresses your mind—affects your health! Don't let it hang on you! Don't give up to it! Don't overlook Foley Kidney Pills! For they work directly on the kidneys—tone up and strengthen them to the perfect action that keeps uric acid out of the blood, and clear away the cause of rheumatism, hago and stiff, swollen, aching to Begin now, today, and soon you again be active and free from p. Mr. Walsh winds up his letter to by saying: "I consider Foley Kidney Pills the best I have ever used! I have tried several different remedies." Your drudgist solls them “Ss! AGB FOUR ae ‘The Jourzial and Guide tye Published Weekly by (THE GUIDE PUBLISHING CO,, Inc. NORFOLE, VA. . 718-15-17 Highland Avenue P, B. Young____President and Editor H.C. Young--Sec. & Associute Editor J. M. Harrison__..____~__.City Editor A. M. Vann.._General Representative Sec R. Jones_____Centributing Liditor ¥. Young—————Cireulation Manager ©.H. Olivor_Advertising Kepresentative *Jranagers of Forcigm Advertsing. New ‘york Once, Frost. é& Frost, Brunswick Butiding. Chicago Office, Frost & Frost, Ad- wortieing Bullaias. Atlanta Office, Frost &Irost, Can- @ier Building. Nashville Office, Frost & Frost, In- @opendent Life Building. SUBSORLPTION RATES One Year —________-___--.__-__ $1.60 @ix Months_.__--------... -80 Entered os Second-Cluss matter at the Post Office at Norfolk, Virginia, wndor Act of March 3d, 1467. Saturday, March 17, 1917 —— GERMAN INTRIGUES AND WAR PROGRESS. eS ae The country has pretended to be shocked and surprised by the dis- covery that Germany has been striving to form un alliance with Mexico and Japan for the purpose of muking wat upon the United States and intriguing with West Indian und South Ameri- can countries for the purpose of stir- ring up strife. ‘The disclosures came out in a wireless telegram from the German Foreign Office, picked up, as such things sometimes are, for the confusion of those who intrigue to wir by foul when they have failed to wit by fair measures. ‘The old saw stil holds good that murder will out, be fore or after the act, often after. The intercepted dispatch is an interesting document, and reads as follows: “Berlin, January 19, 1917. “On the rst of Febraury we intend to begin submarine warfare unrestricted. in spite of this, it is our intention Ww endeavor’ to Keep neutral the United States of America. “Lf this attempt is not success- ful we propose an alliance un the following busis with Mexico: That we shai make war together and together make peace. We shall give general finaneial support and it is understuud that Mexieo is to Feconquer the lost territory in New blexico, Texas and Arizona, ‘The details are left to you for set= tlement. “You are instructed to inform the President of Mexico of the above in the yreatest confidence as soon as it is certain thal Unere will be an outbreak of war with «tho United States and suggest that the Lresident of Mexico, on his own imtintive, should com- munivate with Japan suggesting: adherence at onee to this plan; at the same time, offer tv mediate between Geimany and Japan. “Pleuse call to the attention of the President of Mexico that the employment of ruthless submarine warfare now promises to compel England to make peace in a few months. “ZIMMERMAN.” But why should the country preten *be shocked und surprised at th nerman dispatch and its dis “es? The old saying is that “al sair in love and war.” Mankin have come to accept it as true enous! in theory but false enough in fact As to war it hus been universally re Pudiated, because of the barbaric an beastly methods employed by the Ger man Allics during the past thre years. As to love, public opinion, es pecially in our Southern States, ofte overrides the statute law in substi tution of what they call “the highe Isw,” ‘regardiess of the fact that th written Inws of its people are alway binding upon them, while “the highe law,” or unwritten law of public opin ion, commonly called moboeratic vic lence, not only binds the nation bu each person to responsibility to th written law for all acts of violenc In like manner the German nation wi be held to responsibilty, in the In ternational Court of Justice, for it barbaric and beastly violations of In ternational law. Japan has made dignified denial tha it is not a part to any Germany alli ance, affirming. that it is true to th cause of the Entente Allies, and tha it is in good sympathy-with the Unite States. Meanwhile the note has cause the United States to determine to art all merchant vessels and to spend now “n'a hurry, $150,000,00 to strengthe the Navy, with many other millions ¢ be thrown away for like barbaric an beastly purpose. It is a shame, a re proach to all Christian peeples. PROPER SHOW OF spiRit BY OUR WOMEN. ‘The Journal and Guide hus never stood for the principle of uppishnoss of our people in their contuct with white people; it does not believe in it, 3 S-rather-believes in uniform cour EBs and the meeting of abuses with ‘much good natire.and diplomacy ‘any given case will allow of with- sacrifice of self-respect and man- ‘The soft answer often .turns away wrath and saves a good job, much needed, which otherwise might be lost. And good jobs are far easier lost than found. ‘There was a para- graph in Mr. Pope's Rocky Mount let- ter in ‘The Journal and Guide last week that speaks volumes for the growing spirit of self-nssértion nmong our women, which is too often lacking among our men, and we reproduce it here to emphasize and re-enforce the truth of it, as follows: Rocky Mount, N. C.—Declaring that they would not work under the manager, every one of the fe- male colored operatives at the knitting mill here left their work at eleven o'clock: last Thursday morning. The trouble arose when the white floor manager cursed one of the girls und attempted to otherwise abuse her. When the superintendent learned of the trouble later in the day he imme- diately began to visit the homes of the operatives asking them to return to work. The offending white manager was discharged and the girls returned to their work with no loss of time. This mill is owned and managed entire- ly by white people. ‘They employ colored girls from: some of the best families in the city. They have made good and the manage- ment has expressed its determina- tion to see that they are treated with respect. When our workers “have made good,” and they are doing it in all lines of industry in all sections of the country, the management in nine cases of ten, will determine “to sce tha! they are treated with respect"—pro- vided, that those who are aggrieved resent it in the proper spirit, as out women operatives in the knitting mil at Rocky Mount did, When they “take the bull by the horns” in that way the manager will usually “sit up and take notice” but when they do not so, he will do nothing of the sort. He wil rather be glud not to do so, and per haps laugh over it as “a sweet mor. sel.” But the same situation confronts white women workers, Moral: When your rights and self respect nre outraged do aa our womer did at Rocky Mount. OUR BUSINESS GROWTH AND NEEDS. In his splendid paper on “Business Enterprises,” at the recent celebra- tion of the semi-centennial of Howard University, at Washington, Prof. Mon- toc N. Work, Director of the Division of Records and Research at Tuskexee Institute and editor of “The Negro Year Book,” had, amongy other things, the following to say about the long and short comings of the race in busi- ness: “A survey of fifty years of Ne- fro business enterprises shows that remarkable progress has been made, There were, in 1867, Ne- ssrees in some forty different’ lines of business; they numbered about | four thousand. ‘The total enpital which they had invested was prob- ably not more than one million dollars. In 1917, Negroes are in two hundred lines of business. They number about fifty thous sand. ‘There ure now no felds of business endenvor in which there are not some Negroes. From about one million dollars, fifty Years ago, the amount invested in jero business enterprise has in- crensed until now it is about fifty million dollars, “Throughout the country the Negro business man gets only a pittance of the trade of Negroes. A rough estimate indicates that for cach doliar Negroes spend with Negro. business _ concerns, they probably: spend $100 with white business concerns, or where they spend $1,000 with Negro business concerns they spend $100,000 with white business con- cerns. The Negro business man and the Negro public are mutually responsible for the small per cent. of the volume of the business of Negroes which is done by Negro business men. ‘There should be, ‘on the one hand, greater support of racial enterprises and, on the other hand, the businesses, from the standpoint of goods furnished and service rendered, should be worthy of support.” We would have a better showing it business growth during the past halt century if we had left the Slave lag ‘of distrust, suspicion of each other behind us. It still hangs on the ef forts of the race in all directions, 1: the old man of the sca clung to th baek of sinbad the sailor. But the facts brought out by Prof. Work an others who took part in the Sociologi ea} Conference show that we ar gradually outgrowing the distrust anc suspicion of each other, the system o} slavery so ground into us, and that w are gradually learning that if “w. do not hang together we shail nang separately,” as one of the signers o the Declaration of —Independenc gravely phrased it as he dangled i his hands one of the most fateful doc uments to which men were ever aske to attach their signatures. We have plenty of room and nee of business initiative and growth, an plenty. of opportunity to build upot the business foundation we have mud during the past fifty years, and wi , Should. make, the most of it all. ek Sas os out -- THE JUURNAL AND. GUIDE re eee renee ‘HE LABOR EXODUS. ISPINGARN ON °: - | In the last issue of The Journal and Guide, considerable space was devoted Ito the movement now on foot to intice Negro laborers to leave this city for the North. In our article, we charac- terized the Negro contract presented as both hard and unreliable. Since the publication in question, this news- paper has been the recipient of much praise and some censure, When we made the statement that Negro men were being lured away by all kinds of promises and ideal condi- tions outlined at the North, only to meet with ill-treatment on arrival, we knew whereof we spoke, as well evi- denced by the character of three affi- davits made by Negro men of this city who accepted employment with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company which affidavits have been sworn to before a Notary Public of this city. The originals of these affidavits are available and can be seen by any responsible, interested citizen of Norfolk. These men do not speak from hearsay but have had practical experience and the accounts of the treatment accorded them arc entirely at variance -to the promises made by the smooth-tongued repre. sentatives of that enormous corpora: tion. To hear these paid representa- tives of the Northern railroads speak- ing of the injustice done Negro met in the South by their employers would be amusing if it were not serious. Dur: ing the past ten days every conceiv. able argument has bren advanced by the representatives of Northern in- terests to have the Southern Negro and particularly the Northern Negro give up his life-long residence to ac cept temporary employment in. th North. It is a well-known fact that at the close of the present war, thes men will be summarily dismissed t make room for others, perhaps to finc upon their return to their homes that their positions formerly had in’ thi city, Are occupied by others. This newspaper believes that the Negro laborer is entitled and shoul have just compensation for his ser vices, but it is also convinced that he is in a better position to have his ser vices really appreciated in the Souti |than in the North, , We appeal to our colored friend not to permit themselves to be per suaded inlo signing contracts whiel they do not understand or to be lure away from their homes by empty promises. The while labor agent sen |from the North wauld have the South Jern Negro believe that ther ==> toda Jwhat President Lincola an. “poke Washington were—namely, tl ‘o reu emuncipators, whereas, as a mt ~ 0} fact they are not actuated by 1: ves of patriotism but by the amavn 9 dollars paid by atieartless corporatior for inducing Nero men to leave thei homes and families to tide this foreign corporation over the present condi tions due to the Great War. A perusu of the affidavits above referred to should prove food for thought for thi Negro laborer of this city and state OUR PRESIDENT. Hon. Woodrow Wilson of New Jer- sey is President of the United States for the second time. He took the oath of office Sunday, March 4, and again Monday, March 5, when he was in- augurated with “great pomp and cere- mony.” He is the President of all the people; he is our President. He was elected as a Democratic partisan, it is true, but the Constitution of the United States does not recognize partisanship of any sort; it recognizes the majority vote of all of the quali- fied electors in the choice of rulers, to do justly and within constitutional guarantees, by all the citizenship of the Republic. It is left to the Presi- dent to act as a Partisan, to represent in his official attitude and acts a part rather than the whole of the people. We say, therefore, that he is our Pres- dent, and the Journat and Guide not only wishes him well in his second Ad- ministration but hopes that he will be President, of all of the people, and not only of a part, and that he will show that he is in all of his official atti- eaee enacts. Notice and Warning To. Wkom It May Concern: The Madam C. J. Walker Manutac- turing Company, 640 N. West strest, Indianapolis, Indiana, has been in. formed that there is a certain peg-leg man who calls himself Charlie John- son, claiming to represent the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing: Company, and to handle the goods of same. This man is an impostor, he docs not represent the Company, has no author- ity to handle the Company's goods, and the Company has every reason to believe that the goods he handles are not genuine, and no contract he aby make, or representations he may Take to induce others to buy of him, will be binding against the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, and the Company will Prosecute him to the full extent of the law as S000. as he can be apprehended. Dy SPINGARN ON - - 3. WAR TRAINING ‘Vontinued from First Page. 3. Those who think that a large number of officers could be obtained from the regular colored regiments simply show their ignorance of the Amy and of the enormous amount of “paper work” an officer has to do. A good soldier is a man who has military training; a good officer is a man who has mifitury training, ability to lead, and a GOOD EDUCATION. Few men who have not had at least a high school education can ever hope to pass the written examination that is neces- sary to become an officer. 4, Some of my ftiends say that a few scattered colored men in a white camp would be neglected and passed over, while colored men in a camp by themselves would all get a fair chance. Ido not go quite as far as that. I re- gard the camp as a temporary ex- dient forced on us by circumstance, Resting only four weeks, but possibly able to alter the fate of the colored race in a great war. It is a sudden opportunity in a great crisis, Colored men must get olficers’ training as soon as possible, and there is no other way with the ‘whole Army against them: 5. The South does not want colored men to get any kind of military train- ing; nothing frightens it more than the’ thought of ‘black millions dis- ciplined, organized, and dangerously effective. ‘That is why Vardeman. te go bitterly opposed to universal mili- tary training. That is why the Gen- eral Staff of the Army has decided to exclude colored mon from the training, and has reduced its original estimate of 900,000 to 500,000 men, ‘That is why the coloted man who refuses to take advantage of this hard-won op- portunity to get officers’ training is biting off his nose to spite his face. 6. If there is a real war, there will be conscription of all able-bodied men. All pretty talk about volun- teering or not volunteering will have to cease; all men will have to go. ‘The choice will no longer be detween vol- untecring and not voluntecring, but between CONSCRIPTION and’ RE- BELLION. If conscription comes, will the leaders of the colored race’ help their Southern enemies by preaching treason and rebellion? Or willsthey face facts now, and prepare them. selves to go as leaders and officers instead of followers and privates? J. E. SPINGARN. Statement from Baptist Pastors [Concluded from page 1. 7 came into existence through the ef- forts of u some self-svcking, power- lusting deposed preacher, so-called, by getting toxether the | dissatisfied, trouble breeding, ‘excluded members of our Baptist churches. He has join- ed himself unto a crowd that does not only hold heretical views, but one that has waxed a relentless and vicious at- tack upon all the other relisious bodies as being hyprocrites and liars and further charges that the ministry is leading the churches and the people all down to hell, “Because Br. Morris has left us, im- plying that we are not worthy of him Rud he cared no longer to fight under the Baptist banner, the ensign of our Kings because be has gone out from us and joined himself unto those pos- sessing more of the truth and the spirit, more of the moral and religious excellencies than he could find among us, he has left us, the Baptist broth- erhood, but one alternative whieh is: The Baptist Pastors’ Union of Tide- water and vicinty no longer regards Dr. Morris as regular Baptist minis- ter and docs not fellowshinp him as such in this Pastors’ Union nor in the churches under his charge. With sin- cere and yenuine regret that Dr. Morris did not remain with us and among us; our prayer is that he may eventually return—should he, every wrong will be forgiven and any dif- ference forgotten. “By order of the Baptist Pastors Union of Tidewater and vicinity. » "G. R. MALLOY, «R. G. ADAMS, “O. C. JONES, “Committee, “C. C, SOMMERVILLE, “President, “W. P. CURL, . “Secretary.” THE BEAM IN THINE OWN. (By James M. Harrison.) Forgot all the crime the Téutons have wrought, Behind the gray cannon’s red flame; Think not of the sorrows they have bought - ° At the price of a good woman's name. * Think not of the orphans wandering alone Nor starving women who fight for a bone. But lend an ear to humanity's cry, Forgetting the mote in thy brother's eye— But removing the beam in thine own. Forget the victims for'er lost in the leep, | Like rats. Their lives were not any more; ‘Think of the thousands who went to their sleep, 7 While friends hoped and prayed on the shore. Think not of the widows now left all alone, Nor starving childven who fight for a bone. But lend an ear to humanity’s ery, Forgetting the mote in thy brother's eye— But removing the beam in thine own CARD OF THANKS T take great pleasure in thanking the many friends for their kindness and sympathy shown me during the illness and at the death of my beloved husband, William H. Woodard, who de- parted this life Monday, February ‘6th, 1917, and also the beautiful floral designs, : HIS WIFE, NELLIE V.. WOODARD. HEALTH TALKS PREVENTIVE AND RE- MEDIAL MEASURES for the CONSERVATION OF _ HEALTH By DR. J. VW. PIERCE Visiting the Sick. From me immemorial, tne iden and spirit of the well to pay their re- spects to those who are ill and con- fined to their chamber, have been ob- served with religious fervor and un- mitigated zeal. And it is more evi- dent today than it has been in the past. Indeed, it is a spirit that should| commend itself to every one who is| touched with human feeling and im- pulse. A spirit born of the highest and noblest conception of helpful in- terest in those who are disturbed and unhappy because of physical derunge- ment of the body, and the pains and sufferings incident to ill health and confinement, It is not altogether a human thought and endeavor, for it has the sanction of the sacred wit, and the human family hns been divine- ly enjoined to visit the sick, We would not encourage the diminu- tion of attention of the healthy toward the sick and ill, but would discourage any let-up in effort which hus existed for ages, and which has a demand up- on us who are more fortunate and free from physical ailments of life. But to say that visiting the sick is fre- quently ‘abused and that it savors of no good results neither to the ill nor visitors, is not overstating facts as observed by daily experience. What is needed in this matter is caution and discretion. Therefore visiting the sick should be regulated so that all con- cerned should be ‘benefited and not to rogret what had been down in response to human feeling and interest on the part of one in that of another. In the first place, the frequency of visiting the sick When confined to their rooms by unlimited numbers of friends and sympathizers, hus a di- rect effect upon progress of the recov- ery of the patient. This fact we have seen demonstrated time after time, j notwithstanding: instructions given the one nursing to the contrary. It is a fact that if 5 or 6 enter the room at the same time, (which stould not be permited in serious illness), everyone individually takes it to be his or her religious duty to inquire separately of the health of the one confined when, he had given a satisfactory reply to the first interogator. ‘They cannot Appreciate the trementous bad effect these series of questions have upon the nerves and mind of the patient, whose recovery deprftds upon the in: togrity of these two important factors, ‘There are evidences to the effect that patients set worse, when contine- iment is necessary, just at the pres- ence in the room of more than Tur 2 jwithout a word” being “passed, The social atmosphere seems to be is- turbed at once, and the patient is Tike- wise disturbed’ causing a “set _ buek" in his improvement. What the ill need is energy to fight; and not the lack of it or the disturbance of it by those who wish them well, but who, by not knowing what they "are about” con- tribute to their continued illness or possibly demise through kindness from false conception, In the second place, the habit is bad for the visitor. Carciessness in the sick room has many times brought sorrow and misery to the visitor. This is true both of the young and the oli Infections and communicable diseases will certainly leak out and find theit prey upon the visitor unless _ special precaution is observed and care taker of oneself while visiting the sick. The attendance upon the patient in the absence of the one in charye as nurse is often attended with risk, because the visitor does not think” of the seriousness of the case, neither doe: |he or she stop to think what is neces. sary to be done after handling the patient or his effects. As a result the visitor sooner or later succumbs, and spends waking and painful hours on the cause of illness—the visit to the sick room of a friend. In the third place, the visitors be- {comes a earrier. Although he may be Jimmune and has sufficient resistive force to ward off the trouble, yet he may make his innocent friend ‘the vie. tim who never saw nor visited the sick room. For these three reasons if no more we should be cautious in visiting sick |chambers. We don’t mean from the fabove that we should lose interest ir Jour friends who are ill, But it doe: '|mean the exercise of judgement an¢ not to crowd and visit the sick _ sd | often when you do no good other thar to make worse or kill. Sitting around ‘Ja sick man’s bed, as we have scen chatting and talking nnsense is of ne ‘| worth whatever to an ill man who i fighting with all his power to over. come the enemy. Let us regulate out | visits, and let us be careful about. the health of our ill friend, our well frien¢ ‘land ourselves. ,,The details attending Baby Week, May Sth to May 11th are being well planned. It is gratifying to know how well the birth registration is being takén. The object to give mother and child their legal rights. One mother in giving the birth date of her child said that she had marricd a man from one of the islands whose people were land owners and she had often won- dered how her children could ever claim their father’s right. An excel- Tent program is being made out which will include all schools, churches and charitable institutions ‘taking — part. The folowing committee is working earnestly on registration: Madams Eva D. Felton, Lulu Foster, Eliza Clarke, Phelena Moseley, Ida N. Paey, Vessie Porter, Jessie Moone, J. E. Gasper, Addie Drake, Adele Trigg, Leah “Ring, Misses Elliott, Hister, Harris, Weeks, Beatrice Farrell and Mrs. Emma Johnson. To keep in touch with the committee keep up with the Journal & Guide. vs eh PR FARM TOPICS By Hie nse Negro Boys’ Farm Club Agent Meeting For All Club Members, Par. ents and Teachers at A. & T, College, March 24th. College, March 24th. We desire to make our influence felt for the good and general uplift of the Negroes in Guilford County. To give the farmers more profitable methods of farming which will stimulate and encourage their children to remain on the farm by making it appeal to them. "One great aim shall, be to teach the. boys and girls how to cultivate less land, make more products, clear more money, live a more happier and more prosperous life than their parents on the farm. We shall begin Saturday, March 24, at 10 a. m., giving a series of scientific lectures on, corn, piks, poultry and canning. We shall also have the su- pervisors with us to give lessons in cooking and sewing and all the handy- crafts. Come parents and bring your children and Iet us help you free. of charge. You may have this mecting as often as you desire. Come nate cide how often you would like to have it, we want, to make Guilford a bane ner county in the State. A Good Garden Is Worth Several Hun- dred Dollars. It is now time to begin work on-our gardens. This is a part of the farm that should not be neglected. A farm is really incomplete without a good garden, There is no piece of land of the same size anywhere on the farm that will pay so well as the garden, if properly cultivated. People who live in the towns and cities, do not realize how much a part of the back yard, or a vacant lot would mean if properly cultivated, in facty you will never know how valuable a good garden is until you try one, I am of the opinion that the waste land, such as vacant lots and poorly eulti- vated gardens, if given the proper at- tention would grow 75% of the vege tables needed for most of the towns and at least, 50% of the supply of our cities. As a matter of fact, the Ameri can people have not besun to realize the productivity of the tand. i Now every farmer should take the time to’ prepare him a rood first-class ‘garden. ‘The first thing you should do is to sve to it, that the fence is in ‘good shape so that chickens will be ‘Kept out. Don’t put the chickens up to keep ‘them out of the gurden, fix ‘the fence while the grountl is wet’ and you have nothing else to do. | You should also provide plenty of Parn-yard manure for your. garden. | Now is a good time to do that while HU is wet and you can't do anything else, Rake and haul leaves and pine .Straw. Keep all your stalls for cows and horses dry with it. Cover your lots so you cin walk across withoit Sailing your shoes. Keep your hor- ;pen also littered with this material [and you will be surprised to see how jmuch you will save, because this mae nure is better than commercial fer- tilizer, and a great deal cheaper. The fertilizer is ood for one year only and jthe manure is oud for many. If you consider the high price of fertilizer and that most of it is half dirt, not us ssood us the soil you are going to use it on, vou can form some iden of how jYalunble your time may be spent haul- ing leaves and straw. I have urge you to do this so that you may hive a plenty of manure and’some to spare for the garden. Usually the farmer takes all his manure and puts it under the cotton or tobacco and does not have any to spare for the garden which is worth more than the same size plot in any part of his cotton or | tobaceo field, if it is given the proper attention. ee @ -oplinued next week Ly PERFECT GLASSES FOR FAR AND NEAR VISION Tf you have to remove or awkwardly, peep over your rending glasses every time you look at distant objects, if you fuss with two pairs, or if you wear the old-style bifocals with the conspicuous seam or hump, then you need kryptok glasses. The ‘invisible bifocals gives the necessary correction for far vision and the lower part for near vision. You can adjust your vision instantly from printed page to distant view. No troublesome removing of glasses, no fussing with two pairs. You see every- thing clearly through kryptoks. The surfaces of same are clear, smooth and even. They are entirely free from the unsightly, age-revealing seam _or hump of old-fashioned bifocals. Dr. Masrow, the eye-sight specialist, makes a specialty of the above Classes and he recommends them to be the best for the eyes if you need glasses for seeing at a distance as well as close. Dr. Masrow has fitted kryptok glasses to hundreds of people with sucess. Why not you? If you are suffering with your eyes, headaches, nervousness and neuralgia consult Dr. Masrow. He may be able to give you perinanent relief by fitting you with the proper glasses. His office is in the Dickson building, suite 405-405%, corner of Granby and Tazewell streets. His office hours are from 9 to § p.m. Special appointments can be made for Sunday by phoning his residence.— St. John’s A. M. E. Church Notes. “The woman’s cause is man’s; they rise or sink together, dwarfed or god- like, bond or free.” Woman's Day at St. John’s Sunday. 11 a. m.—Message to Women. 7:30) p.m Special program ren. dered by the women tinder-auspices of the Ladies’ Aid and Ever Ready Circle. ‘The Sunday School will distribute Temperance tracts.Sunday morning. Mr. Chas. 8, Morris, Jr., the brilliant young orator, prize winner and the son of Dr. C, 8. Morris, will deliver an address on “America and the Colored Man,” Sunday, March 25, at $:30.p. m. The North Carolina Mutual & Provident Association of DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA WITH OVER EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS INSURANCE IN FORCE HAS BEEN LICENSED TO DO BUSINESS IN VIRGINIA The Company Issues: Twenty Year Endowment. Whole Life and Twenty Pay Life Policies Annual, Semi-Annual and Quarterly Premiums Cases contain: Cash and Loan Paid Up and Term Extension Valu Class Representatives Wanted. Policies contain: Cash and Loan Paid Up and Term Extension Values First-Class Representatives Wanted. Misses Daisy Sykes, Mabel Moseley, Maude Weaver and Addie Robinson, have returned from Ronnoke, Va., where they attended the State Teachers' Association. All persons holding tags for the Industrial Home School, will pelase report to Mrs. Wilhemina Bryd, 517 Cumberland street, as the committee wishes to close up its work. Mr. P. H. Bell, of Douglas Park, who when returning from Edenton, N. fell from the Raleigh Express and as painfully injured. He is able to be but again we are advised by his sister, Mrs. Martha. Bell Petis, and brother, Ir. J. L. Bell, of Lynhaven, Va. Town Topics Mrs. I. Riddick is greatly improved at this writing. Mr. Williams of Maltby avenue, is convalescing at a local hospital. Dr. W. T. Lovette has returned from a very pleasant trip to Washington, D. C. Mr. Charles Hines is at Exmore, in charge of the stave department of a manufacturing corporation there. Mrs. Bessie Bird, of 886 Johnson avenue, who has been quite ill for a long time is somewhat improved. The "stork" visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eaton, of Richmond, Va., and left them a fine baby boy. Miss Cora Elder of Memphis, Tenn., is in the city stopping at 1032 Church street, as the guest of Miss Maud Ruffin. Mr. Henry Allen Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Bowling during his stay in the city. Mr. P. H. Bell of Douglas Park, is able to be out again after a few days of illness occasioned by a street car accident. Mr. P. H. Moody of this city, spent last Sunday with his little son, Master P. H. Moody, Jr., and friends at Waverly, Va. Mr. Charles S. Morris, Jr., who has been indisposed for some time, is able to be out again to the delight of his relatives and many friends. Mrs. George Johnson of Douglas Park, who has been ill for several weeks, is able to be out again to the delight of her many friends. Mr. C. R. Neely, district manager of the N. C. Mutual and Provident Association, spent several days in Buffalo in interest of the company. Miss Cora L. Agnew, sister of Miss Nannie Agnew of Roanoke, and Mr. J.D. Graham of New York, are guests of Miss Agnew in Lexington street. Mr. Ruffin Boulding has returned to the city after spending an enjoyable week in Washington, D. C., attending the Semi-Centenial of Howard University. Mrs. Harris Barrett, superintendent of the Industrial Home School, Peake, Va., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Thorigood of Johnson avenue, while in the city. Mrs. Rosa Brown, who was confined to her bed is much worse, having suffered the loss of her home by fire on Monday noon. 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. Mrs. Lillian Isabel Patterson, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. A. E. Isabel, has left for her home, Hamilton, Ontario. She will pay a visit to her sister, Mrs. G. C. Tucker in West Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. R. H. Lightner of the firm of Lightner Bros., undertakers and embalmers, of Raleigh, N. C., spent a few days in the city last week and made a pleasant call at the Journal & Guide office. WANTED—FOR THE SUMMER OF 1917, three middle age waitresses, one laudress, one porter, and a good European cook. Reliable persons only. Address. HOTEL DALE, Cape May, N. J. Mrs. Eva Davis Felton most charmingly entertained at tea the graduate nurses of the city at her home on Washington avenue, Thursday evening, March the first. She was assisted in receiving by Mrs. John Harris. Mr. David Ferebee will leave Sunday evening for Washington, D. C., to take charge of a large tonsorial parlor. He will be joined later by Mrs. Ferebee and children who will make their future home in Washington. The Bucilla Art Circle held its meeting at the residence of Mrs. Alexander Waites, 766 Lexington street, Friday afternoon, March 9th. After the business was ever the guests were ushered into the dining room, where a dainty repass was served. Mrs. Dr. Chas. S. Morris, whose affliction and long suffering is so well known, doesn't seem to improve in health but remains about the same She deserves and should have the heartfelt sympathy of everybody who is blessed with health and activity. While suffering with such dire affliction the women of the community should visit her often that they may encourage and shed as much sunshine upon her life as possible. Her case is a splendid opportunity for all who wish to do real Christian duty. The citizens of Bolling Brook, Norfolk County, met and organized the Bolling Brook Improvement League. The officers are Mr. W. L. Hughes, president; Mr. T. J. Williams, secretary. On Sunday, March 10th Rev. J. H. Burnham, of Norfolk, preached a powerful sermon. He will preach every Sunday night. The Olive Leaf Club gave their fourth anniversary on the evening of March 12th, 1917, at the residence of Mrs. Yancey, 1407 Anne street. The table was decorated beautifully. There menus were potato salad, pickles, lettuce, hot chocolate, ham sandwiches, ice cream and cake. The guests were as follows: Miss Lucille Boone, Beatrice and Susie Maben, Lelia Babb; THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL and Provident Association Durham North Carolina IN MEMBER, RETURN WITHOUT ALTERATIONS. YOUR ENOUGH ENDS IS SUFFICIENT. RECEIVED: INVESTMENT OF Death Barris of York City South Carolina Durham North Carolina 1000 DURHAM, N. C., Apr. 2, 1916. No. 3978 PAY TO THE Magnie Barnaby $1000.00 JOB 235 235 ONE TWO AND DOLLARS 235 235 DOLLARS THE MECHANICS & FARMERS BANK DURHAM, N. C. THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL AND PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION MANAGER The above cut is a photograph of a Check for One Thousand Dollars, drawn on a Negro Bank, Paid to the widow of Willie Bembory of Scotland Neck, N. C., by The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association. The deceased had paid only one premium when he was stricken with Pneumonia and Died. WHAT WOULD BE THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF YOUR FAMILY SHOULD YOU DIE TOMORROW? For Terms and Territory write C. C. SPAULDING, Gen. Manager, Durham, N. C. Flossie and Mattie Eady, Bessie Rand, Annie Boyd, Mary Jane Keeling, Bessie Kaparts, Laura Hester, Lottie Nottingham, Beatrice Grant, and Inez Caston; Masters Clinton Venable, George Baysmore, Carroll Rawles, Howard Sewell, Theodore Consel, John Jerniran, Charlie West, Laurie Jordan, Edwain Hester, Albert Harris, William Keeling and Charlie Burton. All elft having reported a very enjoyable evening. A TRIP TO EASTERN CAROLINA (By J. Harvey L. Baxter.) On Wednesday of last week the writer spent sometime in Edenton, N. C., an old Carolinian town, which can be very appropriately called, "The Little City on The Bay." While here he represented his publication, Praiseworthy Muse, and had the privilege of delivering an address a "Plea For Negro Poetry" at E. N. & I. College on the night of the day of his arrival. Prof. Geo. W. McCorkle, principal of the institution, as well as the faculty and students made his stay both profitable and pleasant. Prof. McCorkle met us at the depot and secured for us a stopping place with a Mr. and Mrs. Price. Among the many colored business concerns that we visited were a large tailoring establishment conducted by Mr. H. R. Miller, a millinery shop run by Mrs. Bettie Jones and the plant of the Edenton Herald, which weekly issues The Herald, the only racial journal in Eastern Carolina. This paper is ably edited and published by Rev. B. W. Dance. On last Sunday the writer made a trip to Hertford, N. C., and was the guest of Dr. J. A. Mebane, pastor of the First Baptist Church of that city. Dr. Mebane and his good people accorded us much consideration, permitting us to speak in behalf of our work to the Y. M. L. at 4:00 p. m., and also to his large congregation in the evening. Being although a young man, the doctor has behind him a splendid record. For a number of years he was identified with educational work, and for quite a while was editor of the Industrial Advocate, during which time he penned his wonderful booklet 'One Hundred Facts Concerning the Negro." He also ranks high in the fraternal organizations of his State. During his brief pastorate there, he has added over seventy members to the church and has been successful in raising several hundred dollars. Mrs. Rachel Mebane, the wife of the doctor, is very kind and affable, and is given to much hospitality. They are both proud parents of a number of promising boys and girls. The writer also visited the A. M. E. Zion Church of which Rev. N. F. Bailey is pastor, and was allowed to make some remarks to his congregation about the "Muse." THE PROOF MADAME L. CYNN'S RECITAL Those who attended the music recital of March 2nd at St. John's A. M. E. Church, by Madam Anita Patti Brown, the foremost colortura singer of the race, were given a rare treat. Madame Brown surpassed the expectations of the large audience, which despite the inclement weather, assembled to pay tribute to her genius as the queen of song. No one capabel of judging, who has had the opportunity to hear this celebrated singer in her rendition of the masterpieces by the great composers questions her right to be placed in the very front rank of singers on the American stage, a right earned by assiduous cultivation of great natural gifts. She is an artist worthy of our admiration and one of whom the race has reason to be proud. MARY L. DINKINS. Miss Mary L. Dinkins, age 18 years, after a brief illness departed this life Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the St. Vincent hospital. She was beloved by all who knew her and carried sunshine in the home, in the school room and in the church. She was in the third year high school at the John T. West school. Her funeral was held Sunday at Mount Oliver Baptist Church, Lindenwood. She had been a faithful member and worker for five years and held many offices in the auxiliaries of the church. The funeral was preached by the pastor, Rev. James H. Billups, assisted by Rev. T. E. Fentress and Prof. D. J. Jacox. The church was packed to its utmost capacity. Her classmates of the high school attended in a body. The floral designs were numerous and beautiful. A bright star has fallen and a beautiful flower has withered. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Pattie Hinton of 809 Avenue B., wishes to thank the friends and neighbors for the highly appreciative surprise that was brought to her last Friday night and to all who have been helping her from time to time doing the three months of her husband's illness. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dinkins and family wish to thank the many friends for their kindness during the illness and death of their daughter and sister, Mary L. Dinkins. Words cannot express our thanks for the beautiful flowers and designs at the time of her death. From the family: CARD OF THANKS. I take this method of thanking the Nehemiah Aid No. 2 of ladies for their dutiful attention and prompt payment during my sickness of eighteen days, also my neighbors and friends. May God's blessing rest upon them all. Gratefully, Mrs. Geo. Johnson, 679 Turner street and Jackson avenue, Douglas Park. BERKLEY WARD (Mrs. Alelia Hill.) The Miller Rholes Quartette will sing some of the old plantation melodies at Central Baptist Church Monday night, March 19th, 1917. A splendid program has been arranged. Mr. G. C. Clark will be the principal speaker. The Get-To-Gether Club met Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Mary Etheridge, Berkley avenue. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Cumbo. Mrs. Lucy Horton, of Berkley avenue, who has been quite ill continues on the sick list. Miss Etta B. Baker of Campostella, was married to Mr. W. B. Sivels last Monday. They left for Columbus, Ohio. Among those on the sick list are: Mr. William Christian, Mrs. Lillian Banks, and Mrs. Lucy Thompson. The services at Geanteul Baptist Church were largely attended last Sunday. The new pastor, Rev. C. H. D. Griffin, preached at both services and the members were very much pleased. There were five additions to the church. The sum of $65.87 was realized. The Progressive Drug Company has recently purchased the property at the corner of Tenth and Liberty streets, formerly owned by Moses Glass for $5,000. They are planning to move their business about the fifteenth. The citizens are greatly clated over the election of Mr. Eugene Southall as principal of the Abraham Lincoln School. Professor Dungee having been appointed to the principalship of the John T. West School. Trinty A. M. E. Church. Woman's Day will be observed at Trinity Church next Sunday. The evangelist, Rev. G. W. Buffalo, will preach at 11 o'clock. Dr. C. H. D. Griffin, the new pastor of Central Baptist Church, will preach at 3 o'clock. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Dr. Griffin has demonstrated his ability as a preacher and is drawing a large congregation. Trinity will greet him with a large crowd. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Nicholas, will preach a special sermon to women at 7:30. The women are having a financial contest with the men, but the men are still in the lead. Sunday will demonstrate the financial strength of each sex. Last Sunday was "Men's Day" with us and the men made a splendid showing. At the 3 o'clock service the pastor preached a spiritual sermon to men on the subject of "An unmanly Man," taking the character of Baalim as an example of the same. Rev. S. S. Morris of St. John's Church, was with us Sunday at 2 o'clock and was greeted by a splendid audience, who listened with rapt attention while he spoke with fervor and power on the subject "Every Man In His Place." STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF BROWN SAVINGS AND BANKING COMPANY, INC. Located at Norfolk in the county of Norfolk, State of Virginia, at the close of business March 5th, 1917 made to the State Corporation Commission. Loans and discounts..... $76,302 54 Overdrafts, secured ..... 53 51 unsecured ..... 14.21 ..... 67 72 Other real estate owned ..... 7,500.00 Furniture and fixtures ..... 1,778 69 Exchanges and checks for next day's clearings ..... 1 266 38 Due from National Banks ..... 3,983 00 Due from State Banks, Private Bankers, and Trust Companies ..... 12,731.09 Paper currency ..... 1,737.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents ..... 176 78 Gold coin ..... 6 4 50 Silver coin ..... 1 089 45 Total..... $107,247.15 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in..... $10,000.00 Surplus fund..... 4,500.00 Undivided profits, less amount paid for interest, expenses and taxes..... 460.85 Individual deposits, including savings deposits..... 88,970.19 Time certificates of Deposit..... 2,500.00 Certified checks..... 134.00 Cashier's checks outstanding..... 279.85 Due to State Banks, Private Bankers and Trust Companies..... 25.97 Reserved for accrued interest on deposits..... 275.00 Reserved for accrued interest on certificates of deposit..... 66.69 Reserved for accrued taxes..... 34.20 Total,..... $167,247.15 I. WM. M. RICH, do solemnly swear that the above is a true statement of the financial condition of Brown Savings and Banking Company, Incorporated located at Norfolk, in the County of Norfolk, State of Virginia, at the close of business on the 5th day of March 1917, to the best of my knowledge and belief. WM M. RICH, Cathier Correct Attest: J. A. HANDY A. J. STRONG J. C. BROOKS Directors State of Virginia, City of Norfolk. Sworn to and subscribed before me by Wm. M. Rich, Cashier, this 14th day of March, 1917. J. T. TANNER, Notary Public. My commission expires January 25, 1919. ROANOKE ADVERTISEMENTS Now is the time to buy a home. Houses in all sections of the Northwest at prices to suit and on easy teams. Call at any time. W. A. REID Cosmopolitan Bldg. 29 Fourth Avenue Roanoke, Va. - RELIGIOUS NEWS -: PAGE Six QUEEN STREET DAPTIST CHURCH.—Rev. E,W. Williams, B.D. Pastor. | Sunday Services 6.90 a.'m., Prayer Blecting; 91 &. m Sunday School; 11:30 a, m., preach {ngs ” Mid-week, Services—Tuesday,” Misston- ary Circle, 7:50 p, m.; Wednesday, reeulor service 8 p. ma: Friday, prayer meeting, 8 fu. Cominunion, first Sunday 8:0 p.m, Suter mectinen—Dencon's nicetiag,. Tuesday before ‘Gest. Sunday, 6:00 p. m.? Choir re- hearent. ‘Tucalay and Friday, § p. m.t Teus- tees’ Meeting, ‘Monday’ before tho first Sun- Gay and 15th of each ‘month, 8:00 p. m2 Bitejonnry ‘Service fith Sunny, 3:00 D» mi Men's Baptist Alliance, second’ fourth ‘Sun: days, 2:00 p. m.: Queen Esther Circle, ath Bunday, 3:30 p.m. WinsT BAPTIST CHURCH.—Duto Street, Bear Cumberland ‘Streck Sunday School 9380 am. D. ¥. P. Us, 6:00 p.m. Hegue bar services, 12:30 a. m., and 7246 D. In. ‘Wedneadays at & p. m. “Communion third Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Rev. iichard HL. Bowling, pastor. JERUSALEM BAPTIST _CHURCH.--Queen ‘and Bosh Sta, lev, A. Hobbs, pnator, Sun- Gay and Mid-week Services—Sunday. School 930 ‘aim: preaching, 11:30 a.m. and 7780 p.m; B.¥. P. U,, 6:80 p. me; Communion Ervice, 3:90 p. mi aecond Sunday? Prayer Mecting Friday night at 8 o'clock. — Preach: ing Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Covenant mecting ‘Friday night. before. the second Bunday. ‘Trustce mecting Tuesday night at Deacons meeting Tuesday night at @ otclocke Church mecting ‘Tuesday night before the second Sunduy. Choir practice every, Thure- Gay "night at, close Woman's, Masion ary and Educational Circte every third Sun- Sie evening at 4:00.20 1a SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH.—Cor. Goff and Chapel Streets. ev. J. Hilyer Ashby, pase tor Sunday” Servicer” Sunduy School at 9180; BY. P. U.. at 6:00: prenching nt 11:80 a, 'm. and 8:00 p.m. Covenunt met. ing onthe second Sunday 3:00 p.m. and gommunion at 4:00; Bth Sunday at 2p. im, Missionary avevices. Mid-week "Services Deneons and Trustees meeting Monday night satter the first Sunday, at 8:40 p. m. Church meeting Thursday niht before’ the sccond Bunday. Prayer and Praise service every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal every Friday night, " Misstonary meeting second and fourth Tuesday nights, BECOND CALVARY MAPTIST CHURCH.— ‘Corner of Calvert and Wide Strects. G. P. Madivon, B.D. pnvtor, Sunday Scrvices— 6:00 a. m., Prayer meeting} 9:30 a, m.. Sune day Setoal : 11:30, preaching; 5:30, "Re Y. P."U., and 7:30, preaching. | Mid-week serv- fcee—Wednesdny. 8D. m., preuching: Fri- doy night before the frst Sunday Deacons and Trustees mocting and Friday night be- fore tho {lest Sundny Church meetings First and third Tuesdays nt 7 p. ma, TeeHive: First and Third Thursdays, Aiixsionary mect- ing at 6:80-p. m,, and ench Thursday at 8 Bp. m., Choir rehenral, Communion the ow ond Baatay at Ss oO. toe BT. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH.—Bute Street, ‘opposite Smith “Strect, Norfolk, Va. Rev. B.S. Morris, DB. D., pastor. Sunday Serv: fees—Pronching nt “11:16 8, m. and 7:30 B.m. Sunday School nt 0:30 n,m. Alien Chrigtian Endeavor Leaguc—Juntor 4:20 p, mz Senior, 600 p. m.; Clusaes, 9:30 and #00 p.m, Midsweek | meetinsts—Claanen, Monday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Of fleial Bonrd and Stewards, Tuesday, 8:00 p. mut Prayer nrnive, instruction and preach: ing acrvice, Wednesday. nt 4:20 and. 8:00 B, me? Suniiay School ‘Teachers meeting and raining. Class, Thursday at 8p. m.z Chie rehearant, Wednesday and. Friday, 8:00 9. m. Other mectings—Trustecs, tire friiay, every month, 8:00 p.m. Mite sibssunury Society, necond Tuentay “ts p.m. ‘Cadet Drill weekly, Monday at 4:sy p.m. Sunday School Gholt, Tueadny nt 4:30 "p.m. Sow: ing. fancy work und Sunday Schoo! close mectings, Biondnys, ‘Tuesdays ond Fridays. Strangers are welcome nt all services. Ina, M. Collins, Supers weneent Sunday. Schoo! : R Bowden, resident Christian Endeavor, Church Clerk, BT, LUKE C. M. B. CHURCH—St. Paul and Scott Streets. “Kev. RD. K. Garrett, pase tor. Sunday School, 9:20 a, m., John’ Will- fans, Supt. Morning serviec, “11:00 a, m. ; Juntor Epworth Lengue 6:00 p.m. Senlor Epworth Lengue, 6:30 p.m. Mid-wock serv- fees, Wednorday, 2:00 p.m. Classes, Tues- day, ‘Thursday and Friday nt 8:00 p.m, and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Teacher's Train- ing Glass, Friday, 8:00 'p, m3 ‘Trustees meeting first Wednesday in month, | Of- Gcinl ‘and Stewards Bonrd, Monday. $:00 p. m, Bverybody welcome. METROPOLITAN A. M. E. ZION CHURCR. | —Corner of Quoon and Pulaski Strects. Rov, N. D. King, B. D., pastor. Sunday services—6 n,m, Prayer’ meeting? 9:90 a m., Suaday School: 1 a, m.. preaching: 6 Bm. V. C. 5. 8.2 8p. mw preaching. Mld-weck servicca—Trustee Board meeting, firet “Monday night; Auxillary Boards at the call of president; Class meeting, Thurs day night, 8 p.m.” All visitors are wel- come, GRACE, P, EB, CHURCH.—Cor. Cumberiand ‘and Keni Street. Rev. D. J. Lee, Ph. B..| rector. Services—Sundays, 1i a.m, and 6 p.m: Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Holy Communion every first Sunday. 11:00 a. m. Sunday Schoal Service, 4th Suntay, 4:00 v. m. Week Days—Service on Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m. Men's Guild. Jat and 3rd Sun~ days, 8 p.m. Woman's Auxiliary, 2nd Tues day ‘at 6:00 p,m. Woman's Guild, nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. | Vestry mecting, Ist Thursday, 8:30 p. m.i Sunlor Ausiliary, Tet Wednesday, 4 p.m. Cholr rehearsal, Wed- nesday, 8p. m.; Teachers’ meetings, 7p. ms THE FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Cor, Chapel and Princess Anne Ave. Rev, D. &. White, 0. D., pastor, | Ser~ vices: Snbbath School, 16 a." m.; morning Preaching rervices, 1 o'clock: evening Preaching services. & o'clock, Junior Socloty ata p.m. ¥, B.C. U, ab 7 p.m. Well Readay evening prayer meeting, at 3 p.m. Women's Missionary Society, feat Tucadny of each month, nt 4:30 i. m. Pastor's Staff firat ‘Thursday of ench month, at 8 p.m. Sabbath School Teacher's Mecting every Thereday evening at 7 o'clock. W. T. 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Reileves CATARRH of i BLADDER he ay m and all Boer ce UaeaAy se ae ame eee RU RGen rence SON Bere Sree cpa eeaaan A eS uy Saeed So SRR SCs TRS RSE ek aero ra SOME Cees: eee RUA RG <3 5: Lata eR fee Bremen hoe ee IS ceed ve Ri Rae res ear COREA CEES Ree ha dears Reneets f Cone tNo tated aa Ree rca ch aun eee Erevan cer Saas en REY. DR. CUMMINGS. Norfolk Hydro Sanitarium 728 Wasbington Avenue NORFOLK, VA. To Whom it May Concern: I suffered intensely with the piles for two weeks; was unable to work. I tried everything people told me, but got no relief. Several doctors advised me that an operation was the only ab- solute cur. Hopinse to escape that I sought Dr. Cummings. He guaran- teed me an absolute cure by taking his bath treatments. I underwent the treatment for four weeks with satis- factory results. I am now perfectly well. Many thanks to Dr. Cummings. To any one suffering with piles I gladly recommend Dr. Cummings. To the credit of the doctor and the benefit of the public, I will say that during my treatment I found the doctor very positive, kind and patient; and the treatment consisted of nature’s pure water free from any iote of drugs. J. CHATMAN, 768 Fremont St. Norfolk, Va Wanted ! 200 Colored laborers and track men, good wages and steady work. Apply in person to — STEEL COMPANY Sparrow’s Point, Md. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE . LONG EXPLAINS: ciate Dea Wholesale Dea LABOR EXODUS OND R XODU; SECOND HA! PRESIDENT OF STATE TEACHERS Ss H oO E ASSOCIATION PLACES BLAME FOR NORTH CAROLE WHERE IT BELONGS. Drop Postal For Pri | ar M. L. KRAMPF, Negro Most Peaceful And Most Easily |{M 903 Church St, Nuriou, ¥ Satisfied OF All Races—But Will a Not Stay In South Unless Civie And Secia! Conditions Are Improved. [J ne Roanoke, Va.—In his annual ad- dress before the Negro State Teach- ers’ Association, at the First Baptist Church Thursday night, President E. A. Long, Principal of the Christians- burg Industrial Institute, who is a graduate of the Tuskegee School and a firm believer in the policies of Booker T. Washington, said in part: Today the states north of us are alarmed at the exodus of the Negroes from that section. While I most em- phatically believe that the mnss of my people are best off in the South, and that they should remain there, I know that they are not going to stay there if they can get away unless their civic and social conditions are made more tolerable. In comparison with Negro people in other American countries the black men of the United States are angels of peace. Since the shackles were struck from their wrists they have never engaged in a rebellion or an insurrection, Notwithstanding, if rebellion or insurrection were ever justifiable, Heaven knows there has boon ample provocation. "Is he afraid to fight? Let Fort Pillow, San Juan Hill and the Mexican border answer. Of the troublous times which this Na- tion now faces the Negro is not an uninterested spectator. He is not go- ing to force himself upon the govern- ment, but if needed he is ready. There is no hyphen to his citizenship. Dur- ing every war in which America has engaged his blood has crimsoned her battlefields. In war this Nation has never doubted his loyalty, but in peace she has often denied him justice. Is it any wonder then that when condi- tions become intolerable in the South he should like the ancient Arab, “fold his tent and silently steal away.” That is what the South is experiencing to- day. It is mighty hard to make peo- ple sce that it is best for them to re- main where they can be put in jail if they happen to go into the wrong door of a railroad station; where they are taxed to support the government which offers their children scareely one-tenth the educational advantages that the children of other races enjoy; where at frequent intervals they are lynched to make a holiday for a riot- ous populace; where they are not al- lowed to buy property and enjoy it as other people but must be segre- gated off into the least desirable pluces—I repent it is hard for us to make the average man sce that it is best for him to remain where those ||conditions prevail. | But Iam not a pessimist. I am Jan optimist. I believe that conditions will get better after a while, and | -| believe too that Virginia has the fines! |chunce of any Stuto in the Union tc |show to the world that it is possible ;|for two races to.live together working ‘|in mutual helpfulness, cach respect ‘Jing the rights of the other. Oh Vir '|ginia, Virginia wilt thou rise to thin -}opportunity? Will the mother o '} George Washington fail in this crisis’ >| Will she who nurtured Taomas Jeffer t!son refuse to promote that democracy {fof which this noble son was founder’ /)Will she under whose fair skies th tleyes of Booker T. Washington firs *| saw the light—that man who epitome: in his own short life the possibl achievements of a race that nobl; strives and striving dires to win—wil -|she not teach the South, America, th "|world that black man and white ‘mai can live together side by side, ench i his sphere, and yet to both the tasl of making of our land where bot must live the dwelling place of righte ‘Gitenees and maace®? Grand Debate And Concert. On Monday night, March 19th, 1917, there will be a Grand Debate and Con- cert 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.” Affirm- ative—Prof, D. J, Jacox 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 ée- bate. “Admission ten cents. Tawyer W. H, Land, master of ceremonies; Landon Jessup, Commander of Post: W. S. Wilson, Adjutant. SEE OUR EASTER WINDOW DISPLAY - "WE ARE NOW SHOWING OUR NEW SPRING PATTERNS = Combining all of the Newest Designs in PLAIN and FANCY SUITINGS---Our offerings are the most elaborate and Complete ever shown 7 CHAS. S. 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Brambleten Avenue and Norfolk & Western Railroad 4 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. KINDLY MENTIONED. Alethia, Arleas and Wellington, daughters and little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Burwell, who have been quite ill at their home in Wellon street, are so much improved as to be able to be out again. There is a change in the McKny, Washington & Co. advertisement this week. And the new telephone number of Moore & Howell is 580-W. Call them when you do, or do, not want anything in their line. Especial attention is called to all the ads. on this page. Mrs. Willie Moore, who has been very much indisposed for the last several days, is somewhat better. Mr. C. R. Neely, superintendent of the Norfolk Division of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, of Durham, N. C., spent several SUFFOLK NORMAL TRAINING SCHOOL 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. 300 Choice L On the Norfolk-Rich the corporate limits These are the very best resi odly section with Electric Lig dovble in value in five years. a lot. 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 D W. H. CROC Office, 123 East Washington S Nansemond Development Co. W. H. CROCKER, Manager Office, 123 East Washington St. SUFFOLK, VA. W. H. CROCKER, 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. 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 THE NEW! The New has captured the whole of our store--- New Suits, New Coats, New Dresses, New Waists, New Skirts, New Wash Goods, New Silks, New Flouncings. Directly from the show rooms of some of New York's authoritative coat and suit designers. We are going to show Monday about 300 suits and coats the newest in the world of fashion. The materials: Velour, Twills, Taffetas, Wool Jersey, Faille, Gabardine, Poplin, Serge. Colors include the strikingly beautiful high and subdued shades introduced for spring. Prices on coats, $4.98 up by easy stages to $25.00. Prices on suits, $9.98 up by easy stages to $35.00. Sport Silk and Wash Goods This will be a sport season. Let us show you sport silks in all the new stripes and khaki kool patterns. Priced 75c. up to $2.00 per yard. Skirting and Voile—in the new stripes and khaki kool patterns—25c up to $1 00 per yard. You can always find the newest and best merchandise, marked at the lowest cash price, at the Ladies' Store. days in the city this week, looking over the new field and appointing agents. The Suffolk representative of this paper was made superintendent, and Mr. Robert T. Hall and Mr. R. L. Willis were appointed agents. Others who wish to work for this insurance company may find positions by applying at this office. Both the city and the county will be thoroughly worked. Mr. Albert Smith and Mr. Fred Brown, of Norfolk, Va., spent Sunday in the city, guests of Mr. Grady L. Backus in Pine street. Among our renewals for this week are: J. T. Reed, W. W. Burwell, Mrs. M. A. Morris, F. R. Lec, W. R. Taylor, W. S. Craig, J. P. Coles, and L. Skeeter. Notices have been sent to others, who will kindly renew. You will find the office of The Journal and Guide, the Virginia State Negro Business League Bulletin, and the N. C. Mutual and Provident Association are in the Suffolk Normal Training School building. Telephone 316. Messrs. R. T. Hall, Percy Howell, and R. L. Willis are the assistants. They will solicit your subscriptions, advertisements, and write you up. The principal of this school is finding paying positions for worthy young men and women. "Women's Day" was very fittingly observed at the Pine Street A. M. E. Church last Sunday. The occasion was a special rally for conference claims. The sum of $65 was realized. Mrs. Buffalo preached at the morning services. The young people had charge in the afternoon. And the Lots For Sale mond 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 Development Co. KER, Manager St. SUFFOLK, VA. THE JOURNAL AND GUIDE The Guide 713-715-717 High NORF --- VIRGINIA: 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 willful 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 herofe and do what may be necessary to protect her interest. Tortor: JAMES V. TREHY J. M. Harrison, p. q. Clerk. By R. H. Turnbull, D. C. 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 the publication hereof and do what may be necessary to protect his interest. Teste: JAMES V. TREHY, J. M. Harrison, p. q. Clerk. By W. L. Friur, Jr., D. C. When the child is subject to attacks of croup, see to it that he cats 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. Cash or Credit! Cash or Credit! See CORDELL at 575 CHURCH ST. Opposite Wood Street and Order Your EASTER SUIT Now on Easy Payments All Work Guaranteed Your Credit is Good $1.00 DOWN $1.00 PER WEE women, both young and old, tried to out do themselves at night. Standing room was at a premium. They had a very elaborate and most interesting program, which was excellently rendered. The papers, readings and music were among the best ever heard in this city. These Methodist people simply know how to do things. In fact, these women folk have made it hard for the men, who will have their "Men's Day" next Sunday. Rev. Watson is all praise for the extraordinary efforts of the women of his church. If you will subscribe, renew promptly and send in your news in time, you can keep up with what is going on in this city and county. The Journal and Guide is on sale every Friday and Saturday at the Moore & Howell Store. M. Rev. C. L. Griffin, General Deputy Organizer for the Supreme Lodge Knights of Gideon, Member Sharon Baptist Association, Agent for the Journal and Guide, and Lecturer. Lock Box 430, Suffolk, Va. Superstition, Coming From the Front, Takes Firm Root In England. London.—With every month of the great war new superstititions are continually finding origin among the rank and file of the British soldiery. These superstititions are speedily introduced into civil life and London is rapidly becoming one of the most superstitious cities in the world. The chaps from the trenches say that the lighting of three cigarettes with one match means the speedy death of one, if not all three of the group, and they will cite you a hundred and one instances to prove their contention. They will tell you of an instance last fall near St. Elol. A group of men was billeted in a house far back from the battle line. There had not been a shot or shell dropped in the villages for several weeks. A new recruit, just over from "Blighty," as they call England or home, had passed a box of cigarettes among his new found friends. He struck a match and before any in the group had realized it three cigarettes had been lighted. When it suddenly dawned on the group what had occurred there was deep silence. "Too bad, old chap," finally remarked Tommy to the newcomer, "but it means lights out for you, if not the three of us." The offender tried to laugh his fears away, but he couldn't. Two hours later the first shell in weeks struck the billet, and when the Tommies had extricated themselves from the ruin they found that all but the newcomer from "Blighty" were safe. The lighter of the three cigarettes with the one match had been instantly killed. The Woman of It. Mrs. Newedd—What do you find in that stupid old paper to interest you? Newedd—I was just glancing at the money market. Mrs. N.—Oh, do they have a money market? Are there ever any bargains?—Boston Transcript. 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Van Buren Luke_____Plaintiff vs. In Chancery. Roxie Luke.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain for the Plaintiff, Van Buren Luke, a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from the Defendant, Roxie Luke, on the grounds of desertion, and affidavit having been made that the Defendant, Roxie Luke, is not a resident of the State of Virginin, she is hereby required to appear within fifteen days after due publication hereof and do what may be necessary to protect her interest. Teste: JAMES V. TREHY, Clerk. By B. H. Turnbull, D. C. J. M. Harrison, p. q. PEN Department Grocer Gold Medal Flo Half Bbl. (in wood) $5.29 Americus vs. Roller last week. Rev. King pastored Mt. Lebanon A. M. E. Zion Church of this city for three years and that he is yet popular in this city was demonstrated by the large enthusiastic congregations that greeted him each night. Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Newby wish to thank the many friends for kindnesses shown them during the illness and the beautiful floral designs given at death of their little daughter, "Melrose." Mrs. Lowe having spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Cardwell returned to her home in Reidsvill a few days ago. Mr. Matthew Jordan, who holds a position at Angle Siding, Va., was called home last week by illness of his wife, Mrs. Mollie Jordan. Mrs. R. O. Wood and daughter of Norfolk, Va., is spending a few days in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. M. Butler. Mesdames Odessa Pailin, Minnie Bunch, Christian Sutton, Daisy Eason, and Victoria White spent Sunday in Hertford. Mrs. Naomi Hoffler is able to be out again after being confined for two weeks. Mrs. Henrietta White returned to Philadelphia, Pa., having spent the winter visiting her sister, Mrs. Eva Overton. Miss Nellie Towe, who was summoned here to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Rebecca Overton, who was very sick several days ago, returned to her home in Hertford last week, her sister recovering sufficiently to be out. Miss Alice Matthews `of Norfolk, spent a few days in the city last week visiting friends. The Order of "Tents" will have their annual sermon preached at Mt. Lebanon A. M. E. Zion Church by Dr. George L. White, pastor, Sunday next at 3 o'clock. Miss R. O. Johnson, of Norfolk, Va., spent a few days in the city the guest of Dr. and Mrs. G. L. White. Mr. Oscar Sutton left for Baltimore, Md., Monday last. Miss Fannie Bass left Saturday for New York to visit her sister. Mrs. Mary Cox is very sick at her sister's, Mrs. Annie E. Jones, Speed street. Rev. J. A. Mebane, of Hertford, was in the city Monday. Mr. Beadie Sharp has accepted a position as first fireman on the steamer Annie L. Vansciver of the North River Line. COREY WINS CONTEST FROM JOHN T. WEST On Monday night C-rev Memorial Inst., and John T. West High School clashed in a grand musical and literary contest at Bank St. Baptist Church, Norfolk. This is the first time that two colored schools of high school grade have contested in a musical and litera- program in this vicinity. The c- test and the point's were as follows: Declamation, one point; Debate, Resolved "That Capital Punishment be abo- ished," four points; Oration, three points; Soprano Solo, one point, Spelling Match, two points. Miss Gertrude Sharp of Corey and Miss Rebecca James of John T. West contested for honors in their declamations. While Miss Sharp crowned herself with glory she was defeated by Miss James. The debate was won by Corey Institute, Pencher Harris being the centre of attraction. Corey was outclassed in the orations. Both soprano soloists proved themselves amateur stars. Next to the debate the most interesting feature of the program was the spelling match in which the score was 8 to 8 in favor of Corey. Of the eleven points in the contest Corey received six while John T. West scored five. Excellent music was furnished by Corey Glee Club and quartet by the John T. West Chorus and Quartet. All who attended went away feeling themselves much benefited. THE JOURNA AND GUIDE Big Wrestling Match At Colonial What promises to be the biggest wrestling bout that has ever been staged in the south will take place at The Colonial theatre on Wednesday night, March 21st., when Americus, the famous heavyweight grappler of Baltimore, will meet Dr. B. F. Roller of New York City, in a finish bout, for the best 2 out of 3 falls; the match will be staged under the direction of Norman Hofheimer, manager of the Pickwick Club, who has made ample provisions for colored people to attend; the entire gallery has been thrown open to the public at the nominal price of 50c, and up to the time of going to press, there have been many reservations made, indicating that there'll be quite a large attendance of ladies present at this big athletic treat. Never in the history of wrestling, has there been such professional hatred and rivalry between two American grapplers as exists between Roller and Americus, and this bout has been specially arranged at great expense, to forever settle the question of supremacy between them. Don't miss this big athletic event; everybody'll be at the Colonial theatre Wednesday night. BELL'S MILL On Sunday last Mr. Jacob Rountree, living near Deep Crock, died at his home. It is said that he was more than one hundred years old. On Sunday last at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows paid a death claim to Mrs. Rhoda Sutton. She is the widow of the late Henry Sutton. On Sunday, March 25th, at 8 e'clock p. m., Rev. R. H. Davis of Norfolk, will preach for the congregation of Mt. Lebanon Church. Miss Jane Coston, after spending the week-end visiting her daughter in Baltimore, Md., has returned home. When to Take Chamberlain's Tablets. When you feel duff and stupid after eating. When you have no relish for your meals. When your liver is torpid. For sale by all druggists. FRANKLIN (By Miss Ada Urquhart.) Franklin, Va—The services at Cool Spring Baptist Church Sunday were largely attended. Rev. S. W. Tims preached very excellent sermon. On Monday night Rev. J. S. Givens preached a splendid sermon for one of the clubs. Rev. J. W. Blackwell will preach this Sunday at 3:30 o'clock. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Major Culthrop, of Portsmouth, will be the speaker on the fourth Sunday aftermorning for the Pythias Anniversary, which will be held at their hall. A splendid program has been arranged. Mr. Johnson Jones, of Suffolk, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Mattie Vaughan on Thursday. Mr. E. A. Boykin, an undertaker of Suffolk, spent Sunday and Monday here. Mr. John Brown, of Norfolk, was the guest of his father lost Sunday the guest of his father last Sunday. Mrs. S. F. Diggs left Sunday for Hampton to attend the Group Meeting of Supervisors. Mrs. McCutchin, Rev. McCutchin's wife and Miss Savage (white), spoke to the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society Saturday at 3:30 at the Cool Spring Baptist Church. The Arion Circle met Tuesday night, March 6th at the home of Mrs. S. F. Diggs on Mechanic street, and have begun the study of Shakespeare. They were served with delicious refreshments. The Art Circle met with Mrs. S. W. Tims and the work deserves much credit. Hot chocolate, sandwiches and candy were served. Mrs. Cameron is holding the position as clerk for the Virginia Beneficial Insurance Co. Mr. Wm. McGlone who is general manger of the Virginia Beneficial Insurance Co., is indisposed at this writing. The Piney Grove Club met at the home of Mrs. Annie Wood. WILMINGTON (By T. H. Snead. The Newbern District Conference of the A. M. E. Church, was held at East Wilmington March 6th, with Rev. A. L. Price, presiding. The welcome address was delivered by Rev. J. D. McRea, which was enjoyed by all. Mr. McGirt said in a speech that every race needed Christ as their guide, as we are nothing without Him. Mr. Cole who spoke next, said that the colored preachers had a splendid chance to do that which will uplift our race. Mr. Robert Ruark (white), spoke next on the greatness of God and His goodness toward men. Rev. Hall responded to all of the addresses. The presiding elder of the Wilmington district, Rev. A. J. Wilson and D. L. Grady, be present, all indulged in encouraging remarks. They realized $120.85. Mrs. Lomax of Mt. Olive, is in the city this week the guest of Mrs. R. T. Timberlake. Mrs. Lenora Kornegay of Water- MR. LEMUEL FOSTER will positively appear with the FISK JUBILEE SINGERS at ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1917, 8:15 P. M. Don't Fail to Hear Him Sing: "ROLL JORDAN ROLL" and "I AINT HEARD NOBODY SING" General Admission 35c; Reserved Seats 50c ALL STAR ORCHESTRA IN ATTENDANCE THE FESTIVAL IDEAL SEASHORE RESORT for Pleasure and Recreation. For Clinics, Annual Outings of Churches, Clubs, Private Parties, Etc. Books now open for dates. For Rates and Particulars apply to MRS. P. B Y U (U, Booking Ag nt, Journal and Guide Offi e. 711 Highland Avenue, Norfolk, Va. bury, Conn., was in the city last week the guest of Mrs. Mattie Border. Rev. H. T. Hopkitt passed through en route to Goldsboro, N. C. There are on the sick list this week Mrs. Henry Gatisoe, Mrs. H. Best and Mrs. Minnie Johnson. Rev. John Kirkland preached two strong sermons last Sunday at Central Baptist Church. Mrs. Lucile Hawkins died March 13th. She is survived by her mother, husband and five children. Mr. John Bradley died March 13th. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss. Miss Rosa Newkirk is the guest of Mrs. Bettie Robinson this week. Miss Jannie Holloman returned home from East Arecadia, N. C., where she has been teaching this winter. CAPEVILLE (By W. P. Jefferson.) Capeville, Va.—Sunday last was a high da at the Ebenezur A. M. E. church. Services at the usual hour. Our Sunday School is making unusual progress. It seems that Miss Leney B. Dixon's class always gets the honor for attendance, and class No. 6, Mr. L. D. Trower, teacher, gets the banner for colection. At 11 a. m. class meeting was conducted by Brother Jno. O. Morris, and Brother Jno. Dixon. The pastor, Rev. G. O. Wing, preached a most excellent sermon from Exodus 12 chapter. Collection for the day, $55.00. Mr. Philip Morris, of Cheapside, Va., who has been sick for the last ten days, is reported improving under the professional care of Dr. S. O. Fields. We are proud to see the people of this end of the county rally so in support of the First Baptist Church of which Rev. W. E. Tyler is pastor. Miss Willie Ellictt of Salisbury, Md., deputy for the I. O. of St. Luke, is spending a few days in this neighborhood in interest of the order. There will be a grand time at the Ebenezar A. M. E. Church Sunday evening, March 18th, when all of the fraternal oragnizations in this community will join in giving a special service for the purpose of raising money to help the pastor of that church in conference, which will convene in Farmville, Va., in next month. Rev. G. O. Wing, pastor. The Ebenezar A. M. E. Church Union is making rapid progress under the leadership of Miss L. W. Lowe. CAPE CHARLES (By W. P. Jefferson. Cape Charles, Va.—Lawyer J. 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Brown, who represented the Northampton Teacher's Association in Roanoke, Va., last week, is back in our midst and reports a very pleasant trip. Miss Willie Elliott of Salisbury, Md., passed through our town en route to Capville, Va., on Monday last. Rev. G. O. Wing was a very pleasant caller in our city a few days ago. lling Bout ENT Fine View Of Historic Hampton Roads ADMISSION 10 CENTS The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Page on Peach street, a few days ago, and left a fine girl. Mother and baby are reported getting along nicely. Messrs. L. T. Sample, Jno. Mapp and T. D. Jefferson visited court at Eastville on Monday last. Mr. J. H. Bloxon, who is sick on Fig street, seems to be improving at this writing. Don't miss seeing the spring and summer samples, which are on display at Nottinghams' Tailor Shop. We sympathize very much with the farmers this rainy weather as they are unable to plant their crops, especially potatoes.