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FINE CANDIES, STATIONERY, CIGARS AND TOBACCO A. G. Pergerson, Proprietor Mount Olive's Minister and Congregation Give Great Missionary Body a Royal Time at its Forty-first Annual Gathering—Big Sum Raised For Education and Missions. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York—The New England Baptist missionary convention has passed another milestone in its long and eventful history. This convention was organized with six churches in the Congdon Street Baptist church, Providence, R. I. The forty-first annual meeting of this flourishing religious body was held in this city at the Mount Olivet Baptist church from Tuesday, June 15, to Monday, June 21, inclusive. The territory of the convention extends from Washington to Maine and includes in its membership the churches, Sunday schools, women's auxiliaries and young people's unions of the nomination, with an aggregate membership of 284,516. The first two days and a half were devoted to the Sunday school and young people's convention and the women's auxiliary convention to the main body. The period devoted to the church convention proper covered five M. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, LL. D. days. The session opened on Thursday afternoon, June 17, with the Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, L.L. D. of Washington presiding. After the devotional exercises and the appointment of the committee on enrolment of delegates and the committee on nomination of officers for the ensuing year Dr. Johnson delivered his annual address, in which he reviewed the work of the year and made several very practical recommendations for the future welfare of the convention. Following President Johnson's annual message addresses of welcome were delivered by Borough President Marcus M. Marks, on behalf of the city, for the interdenominational ministers' conference; the Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks, minister of the St. Mark's M. E. church, for the Baptist ministers' conference; the Rev. J. Ernest Robinson, minister of the First Baptist church at Sheepshead Bay, N. Y., and on behalf of the Mount Olivet Baptist church Dr. David C. Moon, secretary of the board of trustees. The response to the addresses of welcome was made by the Rev. William A. Taylor, D. D. of Washington. Among the presidents of schools within the territory of the convention who made brief addresses noting the progress made the past year were Dr. George Rice Hovey of the Virginia Union university; R. C. Wood, A. M., of the Virginia seminary and college; the Rev. Dr. John C. Love, promoter of the proposed Northern Baptist college; Miss Nannie Helen Burroughs of the National Training School For Women and Girls; Dr. W. A. Creditt of the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school and others. The following named ministers were appointed to preach special sermons: Annual sermon, the Rev. W. T. Watkins, D. K. D.; doctrinal sermon, the Rev. Dr. W. W. Brown; missionary sermon, the Rev. Timothy White. The work of foreign missions was ably represented by the Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary of the National Baptist foreign board, with headquarters at 624 South Eighteenth street, Philadelphia. The report of the board of managers read by the corresponding secretary, Dr. W. A. Harrod, showed that the work of the convention was well organized and that the various standing committees were active. The reports of the committee of state conventions, corresponding bodies, home missions, education, publication, church edifice, widows' fund and ministers' relief fund were also read. Funds for all these objects are provided for by the convention under the management of the various boards. A new committee known as the steering committee also made its report. The HOWARD'S HONOR GRADUATES RECEIVE THEIR DEGREES. Many Students Complete Course at University In Washington. Washington—At the recent graduation exercises and commencement held at Howard university, in this city, students of the various departments were given degrees and awards by President Stephen M. Newman as follows: College of Arts and Sciences, A. B.—William Benjamin Banister, Frederick Douglass Crawford, John Gordon Dingle, Henry M. Hall, James Blake Hawkins, Charles Verges Hendley, James William Jackson, Aurelius Pitts Lester, Madeline Sheppard and John Henry Wilson. Honorable mention, Henderson Hamilton Donald. A. B. cum laude—Robert McCants Andrews, Frank Norman Fitzpatrick, John Arthur Jordan, William Augustus Pollard, Virginia May Porter and Alford Hilton Tavernier. B. S.-Toussaint L'Overture Alston, Annie Henriley Catlett, Benjamin Wilbert Clayton, Robert Percy Crawford, Pierre Heurl Davis, Alberta Davidee Desmukes, Robert James Hackett, Walter Sylvester Hanna, Ethel Catherine Harris, Joseph Plummer Harrison, Samuel Arthur Jones, Franklin Charles Maloney, Irving T. Nutt, Walter Sylvester Savoy, Ivorite Lormer Scruggs, William Simon, Charles Wilson Thompson, William Ferdinand Vincent, Micaiah Theodore Walker and Charles Mason Woodford. B. S. cum laude-Charles Leonard Johnson. Teachers' College (A. B. with teacher's diploma in education)—Charles Spencer Adams, Aramenta Henrietta Anderson, Ruth Catherine Brinkley, Earl Harrison Crampton, Joseph Alexander Franklin, Clayborne George, Margaret Edna Jackson, Jesse Jordon, Lucy Madden Kidrick, Leonard Francis Morse, Bertha Madden Rose, Guy Stephen Ruffin, Sarah Edessa Toles and Joseph Nathaniel Woodward. Honorable Mention—Matthew Walker Clair, Mary Frances Gunner, Howard Hale Long, Meta Agusta Redden and Homezelle Scott Walker. These five persons receiving honorable mention made a grade of cum laude, but were prevented from receiving it be cause a part of their college work was taken elsewhere. A. B. With Teachers' Diploma In Education cum laude.—Ethel Lettta Cuff, Helen Eliza Catherine Lee, Ada Frank Sanders and Julia Inez Wyche. A. B. With Teachers' Diploma In Education Magna cum laude.—Gladys Christine Fearing and Gladys Eleanora Nauller Toma B. S. With Teachers Diploma In Education.—Bernardine Sedriks Brown, Charles Henry Chipman, William Henry Foster, Laura Jemima Harris and James Ross Howard. School of Manual Arts and Applied Sciences, B. S. in C. E.—Narcelo Falu and William A. Huskerson. Conservatory of Music, Mus. B.—Cornella Derrick Lampton. School of Theology, B. D.—David Adelson Blake, A. J. Brown, Joseph Simon Connell, George Vernable Fowler Hafford Alonzo Holder, A. L. Jenkins Hillard W. Long, A. T. Macdonald, Charles McLean Morgan and Ernest E Swanston. Medical College, M. D.-Albert Allen Alleye, Thomas Clifton Brown, John Jacob Clinton, Martin Luther Crawford, A. B.; Martin Luther Dottin, Charles Herbert Garvin, A. B.; Levi Alexander Gibson, A. B.; Robert Keith Gordon, Norman Watkins Harris, Alonzo Albert Holdbrooks, A. B.; Charles Robert Humbert, Edwin Henry Lee, B.; Jullus Caesar McKelvie, A. B.; John Howard McMorris, A. B.; A; Jay Garland McRae, B. S.; James Wesley Parker, A. B.; Ernest Augustus Robinson, A. B.; Isam El吉利 Wilson, A. B., William Ballas Yoakley, A. B., and Clandius Junius Young, A. B. Dental College, D. D. S. —James Emile Bush, Lucius Armond Butler Alger Leon Campbell, Emmett Earl Campbell, Gilbert Alexander Cole, Arthur Fitzjohn Foster, George Benjamin Gittens, Cecil Francis Gloster, Theodore Elkanah Hanson, Rlchard Anderson Hightower, Raymond Hunt, Roy Edison Mccaggt, Iverson Othellic Mitchell, Welton Henry Moseley, B. S. Edwin Alexander Nicholson, Willis James Pettis, Leon Asbury Reid and Leonard Levi Shelton. Pharmaceutical College, Phar. D. Charles Augustus Butler, Lawrence Bernard Carey, Engene Crummlen Compton, Jesse Brenham Dudley, Clarence Harry Henderson, Wilbert Bernard Lawson, George Ernest Lee Charles Henry Lewis, James Hartford Martin, Wilma Lewis Richardson, Andrew Alexander Robinson, Alexander Weaver, James Albert Togans. Salem Athletic Club Wins Big Victory. The Salem Crescent Athletic club won a signal victory over the Pastime Athletic club in a match relay on Monday, June 21, at the annual summer games of the "atletic nursery" at Glencoe Oval, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth street and Second avenue, New York. The colored boys were returned victors by fifteen yards in an eight lap relay. Verwayen, first man to run for the Salem Crescent competition, opened up a lead of about five yards on Kloer, but on the second relay the Salem lead was increased to more than thirty yards. Czar Hawkins opposing C. J. Shay, who filled in for Matt Skea. Miles McHugh, running against Arthur Gorham, made up a good part of the ground, but Herman Foster was a match for Dan Shea of the Pastimes and retained the big advantage handed him by Gorham. The victors journeyed the eight laps in the good time of 2 minutes 30.3-5 seconds. OAKLAND SUNSHINE Oakland California Aug. 7th 1915 A MUSICAL BY SS IRENE RUTHERFORD introducing to the public her new instrument BY MISS IRENE RUTHERFORD Introducing to the public her new instrument THE RENEOLIN Assisted by e Gilbert Mrs. Escott Wente Oist Elocution TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 31, 1915 King Hall 14th and Castro S Manager, John Rivers, assisted by Cheopian Club ADMISSION - - - 35 cents Dancing until 12 p. m. Best Music. and Reception AND BALL at Lincoln Hall 13th St FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 20, 1915 Lincoln Hall 13th St FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 20, 1915 Public is cordially invited. Free to all. COMMITTEE HARDSON, Thomas, And Summer Months of Labor Has Made for the Race PRO DIRECTORY OF THE BAY A Useful Book for Poor Homes TILGHMAN PRESS Printing 1670 THIRTEENTH STREET J. J. ANDERSEN 473 Tenth Street Oxford, Cal. Same Location for Ten Years A LARGE STOCK OF THE LAST STYLES ON HAND Suits to Order, $25 and up The Cooking Restaurant 463 89 Richardson, Thomas, And Summers Six Months of Labor Has Made for the Race THE NEGRO DIRECTORY OF THE BAY CITIES A Useful Book for Every Home. Be Sure to Receive One of These Valuable Books. TILGHMAN PRESS Printing 1670 THIRTEENTH STREET J. J. ANDERSEN 473 Tenth Street Oakland, Cal. Same Location for Ten Years ALWAYS A LARGE STOCK OF THE LATEST STYLES ON HAND Suits to Order, $25 and up Home Cooking Resturant 463 8th The Best Meal in Town for 15 Cents A Large, Cool Dining Room 120 cents, including Tea, Coffee or Milk and BROWN'S REAL ESTATE BARGAINS. For Sale. Branch, 6-room house, lot 75x135, Fruitvalle $30 down. ; $500 down; interest 6 per cent. Just t tern house and the lot is 50x125. Thirtieth venue. modern 6-room house in West Oakland. $ 250 down; 8 rooms and sleeping porch; ma near Grand avenue; lot 50x120. ; just move in and get dinner. It's a 5-room keley. North $9000. Fine 2-story house; 6 rooms, tern, up-to-date home; lot 130½x145. Clos gain for quick sale. 2745 E. 17th street tvalle. few houses for rent and have 10 flats of 5 m per month each. Yes, just nine dollars. mont 3979 Meals, 15 and 20 cents, including Tea, Coffee or Milk and Dessert For Sale. Chicken ranch, 6-room house, lot 75x135, Fruitvale Heights. Price $1950; $30 down. Only $2500; $500 down; interest 6 per cent. Just think, it's a 10-room modern house and the lot is 50x125. Thirtieth street and San Pablo avenue. A new, modern 6-room house in West Oakland. $2750, $250 down. $3750; $250 down; 8 rooms and sleeping porch; marine view; in Piedmont, near Grand avenue; lot 50x120. $50 down; just move in and get dinner. It's a 5-room bungalow in South Berkeley. $7500; worth $9000. Fine 2-story house; 6 rooms, bath, den, pantry; modern, up-to-date home; lot 130½x145. Close to trains and cars. Bargain for quick sale. 2745 E. 17th street, near 27th avenue, Fruitvale. I have a few houses for rent and have 10 flats of 5 rooms, bath and gas; $9 per month each. Yes, just nine dollars. WELCOME BAKERY New for Our Folks—Delicious Salt-Rising Limon-pure Article. No Yeast. No baking powder of any description used in the a BROADWAY Oakla For Sale by all Grecers three wagons, and would be pleased to do you by Public, and a Minister to boot. If you need just call at my office. Upstairs in rooms Nos L. A. BROWN By Phone C Something New for Our Folks—Delicious Salt-Rising Bread The Simon-pure Article. No Yeast. No Alum No baking powder of any description used in the manufacture of this Bread. 3829 BROADWAY Oakland For Sale by all Grecers I have three wagons, and would be pleased to do your hauling. I am a Notary Public, and a Minister to boot. If you need anything in my line just call at my office. Upstairs in rooms Nos. 1 and 2. L. A. BROWN CARNATION CASH GROCERY. S. & H. GREEN TRADING DELICATESSEN. 5718 San Pablo Ave. H. KERRY, PROP. GROCERIES FRUITS VEGETABLES 1762 Seventh St, Near Wood. Phone Oakland 5813 CLARK BROTHERS Florists Chrysanthemums, Violets, Orchids Carnations, Roses. Clay St., at Twelfth, Oakland, Cal STAMPS. In addition to our lowest prices on Dinner Sets, Dishes, Glassware, Ovens, Gas Plates and Household Goods, we are now giving S. & H. Trading Stamps with every purchase. 815 Washington St., bet. 8th and 9th, Oakland, Cal. ENSENS Concert Extraodinary 100 Voices Directed by P of Jackson of Western Univ. Thursday Night A Ham lton Audi orium 13th and Jeff Admission 50 cents; QUINN & SWE Undertakers and Funer Prompt Service M. Sweeney 711 Clay Street, bet. Seventh 721 Myrtle Stret Phone Oakland 2957 Carbon Fuel, 3 Sacks.....$1.10 P of Jackson of Western University of Kansas Thursday Night Aug 26th Ham lton Audi orium 13th and Jefferson QUINN & SWEENEY Undertakers and Funeral Directors Prompt Service Lady Attendant M. Sweeney John Qutan 711 Clay Street, bet. Seventh and Eighth Phone Oakland 7084 721 Myrtle Street 520 Filbert Street Phone Oakland 2957 COAL AND WOOD Colored Citizen Association Office 372 Monadoch The following are some of the principles for which the Colored Citizens Protective Association, an organization of colored men and women recently organized for the civic protection and betterment of their citizenry of San Francisco, stand for: The principles we stand for and advocate in season and out of season: We believe that humanity is a unit, and we advocate the cause of right and justice for all sorts and conditions. We believe in an Almighty God and we are unalterably opposed to the sovereign will and power vested in one human being, man or woman. We believe in inspired and divine race leadership and we are uncompromisingly opposed to specially hired or charitably bribed leadership for this reason: any man who can be specially hired and privately paid to lead the people can be bribed to mislead the people. We believe that colored men in all parts of the republic should vote and be allied with any political party they desire, and we strongly advocate taking an active part in politics and voting at all elections. We believe in a broad franchise for women and men, and we advocate the same qualification for both, because it is just, right and fair and will work for the success of human progress and good government. The object of the Colored Citizens Protective Association is: To seek the truth by turning the searchlight on in dark places; to oppose false teachings COLORED CITIZEN'S PR Office 372-374 Monadnoc Off Gregory Hobson ..... W. A. Davis..... Julia Esley..... William Powers..... Oscar Hudson ..... Executive (Graduate of P. & S. Denal College San Francisco) Phone Lakeside 334J be written or spoken; to closely examine books written by colored men who pose as race leaders of their people and to impartially, but fearlessly and publicly criticize the same; to seek jobs for colored men in San Francisco, such as clerks, policemen, firemen, street sweepers and other positions; to look after the interest and have the rights of the people defended in the courts of law; to expose the facts concerning fake white and colored men in the street where change public opinion which at present is so unjust against colored people. Let us oppose the leadership of all specially paid leadership. We can abolish them. Their headquarters are at the office of Attorney Oscar Hudson, 372-374 Monadnock Building, and the following persons are its officers: Gregory Hobson, president; W. A. Davis, vice-president; Wm. Powers, treasurer; Julius Ealey, secretary; Oscar Hudson, legal adviser. Executive Committee: W. H. Davis, chairman; L. V. Gray, Jim Graves, Percy Buck, Walter Daggert; Campaign Committee: Lester Mapp, G. W. Stovall, Sam Jones; Publicity Committee: John Taylor, chairman; Jerome Fitzprice, Joe Sewright, Wm. Martin, Walter Farrer, Ellas Jasso, Geo. Thomas. If you agree with the principles and the object of the Colored Citizens Protective Association, please send your name and address with a copy to the place be placed upon membership roll to Building, San Francisco, 372 Morrison Rock building. Dealer in VolX111 Richmond, Va., to Witness an Elaborate Celebration. GILES B. JACKSON'S PLUCK Great State and National Function Planned to Show the Progress of the Race Since 1865—Negro Historical and Industrial Association Aksa City Council's Aid. Richmond, Va.—The commissioners in charge of the plans and arrangements for holding the state and national exposition in this city to show the progress which our people have made during the past half century have selected Monday, July 5, as opening day. The celebration will run for three weeks, closing on Tuesday, July 27. The Negro Historical and Industrial association, under whose auspices the exposition will be held, has petitioned the finance committee of the city council through its president, the Hon. Giles B. Jackson, for an appropriation of $10,000 toward the general expenses of the celebration. The text of the petition as presented by Mr. Jackson is as follows: "To the Honorable Board of Aldermen and City Council of the City of Richmond, Va.: "Gentlemen—There will be held in the city of Richmond at the state fair grounds from the 5th of July to the 27th of July an exposition and celebration in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation and achievements of the Negro. We lay emphasis upon the word achievements because the main purpose of this exposition is to show to the world the marvelous progress made by the Negroes of this country, especially in the southern states and the state of Virginia, within the past fifty years. "This exposition was conceived by the brain of those most anxious for the white people of this country and especially those of the north and west, to view the progress of the Negro and see how much he has advanced in the last fifty years. We want to dispel the idea that exists in the minds of some who races in the south. We want to show that the Negro is not hindered from making industrial progress in this section. "It is for this reason that the Negro Historical and Industrial association, under whose auspices this exposition is to be held, appealed to the national government for the means by which to create this exposition, and in answer to their prayer an appropriation of $55,000 was made at the time we applied for the amount. At that time we had the promises of certain large corporations that they would contribute largely to the fund we were raising." MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO Large Attendance Expected at Annual Meeting of National Body. The sixteenth annual meeting of the National Medical association will be held in Chicago from Aug. 24 to 26 inclusive. The local committee of arrangements, headed by Dr. U. G. Dalley, is making extensive preparations for entertaining the members of the association. The usual number of papers, embracing every phase of medicine, surgery, dentistry and pharmacy, will be given a prominent place on the program, as in former years, but the outstanding feature of this convention will be the large number of clinics which will be held during the session. Chicago has unusual facilities for clinical demonstrations of all kinds, and the local committee has been alive to the opportunities that may be selzed for the benefit of visiting doctors. The larger portion of the surgical clinics will be held at Cook County hospital, which has been recently completed. Others will be held at the St. Luke's hospital and Provident hospital. Arrangements have also been made for special clinics covering diseases of the eye, ear, nose, throat, children's diseases and women's diseases. Men who are located in the more remote sections of the country will witness her operations and demonstrations that they have seldom if ever been permitted to witness before, and the local committee and the officers of the association are particularly anxious that the rural general practitioner shall avail himself of the opportunity to be present at Chicago for these wonderful demonstrations of medical, surgical and dental research and progress. The headquarters of the local committee will be in the Y. M. C. A. building, and some of the sessions will be held there. There will, as usual, be public meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and the session will close on Thursday evening, Aug. 26, with a banquet. Some of the more prominent men connected with the association will perform many difficult and rare operations, and the association as a whole will be invited to clinics conducted by Murphy. Schrader and Ochner. These men stand at the forefront of surgical progress, and to be able to witness operations performed by them When up town drop in at the Model Restaurant for a good 15 cent meal. Location, Broadway, between 7th and 8th streets. Best music at the Odd Fellows' Promenade. The Oakland Sunshine SUBSCRIPTIONS IN ADVANCE One Year. $2.00 Six Months. 1.00 Three Months. 50 ADVERTISING RATES One inch for 1, 2, 3 or 4 insertions $1.00. One-half deposit required on all advertisements. List of wedding presents or party write-ups $2.50. Anonymous correspondence no recognized. Published weekly. Mailed Friday to subscribers. Phone Oakland 7914. Published Weekly. Mailed Friday to Subscribers. Phone: Oakland 7914 Home A 1258 J. M. Bridges.....President AGENTS. Miss F. Stewart.....Marysville W. Posy.....Vallejo Mr. W. Payne.....Ayersworth. Colony Mrs. S. E. Hines.....Visalia Mrs. S. E. Edwards Modesto. Mrs. C. Davis, San Jose MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Mr. Preston L. Higgins, secretary to Mayor Davie, made the opening address to the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth on last Tuesday morning. The reception given in honor of the delegates and visitors to the grand session of the G. U. O. of O. F. at Foresters' Hall on last Monday night was well attended. A short program was rendered, after which refreshments were served. Again the Clansman comes and again our people protest. Are colored women becoming better prepared and acquainted with business? It has long been held that our women do not care for a business career and are out of sympathy with their husbands, brothers and sons that go into the world of commerce, but we are the opinion that these conditions are changing and that the Negro woman is fast learning. If she would have her family name go down in history and to future generations she will certainly have to take up the pursuit of business and commercial life. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows closed its sessions after a most busy and interesting meeting. Quite a long debate was had over the adoption of the endowment clause. Grand Master Jacob Soares delivered a masterly address, full of work for the future, which the delegates would do well to carry out the suggestions. July 13, 1915 Hon. Hiram Johnson, Govnor of California, Sacramento, Cal. Hon. Hiram Johnson, Governor of California, Sacramento, Cal. Dear Sir: We are writing to the Governors of the several States asking them to appoint fifty delegates from each State to the National Negro Farmers' Congress, which convenes in the new Memorial Auditorium, Civic Center, San Francisco, California, on August 2, 27, 28, and 29; and I am writing Your Excellency to ask you if you will kindly favor us by appointing fifty delegates from the State of California from among the colored people of the State engaged in agriculture or interested in the subject in any of its phases. I wrote Your Excellency some months ago, but I am confident the letter must have escaped your attention. Trusting you will be able to grant the above request, I remain. Yours very respectfully, E. L. BLACKSHEAR. Governor Johnson has taken up the matter, which we feel as being one worthy of his support, and he has asked Mr. F. J. Butler of Sacramento to assist him by furnishing him the names of fifty deserving colored farmers throughout the State. We hope that competent men will be secured to represent our race at this congress. at the age of 14 he should be placed in a school of discipline until he is at least 18, and should be trained and taught a trade. Rigorous discipline is needed that he might have the rough corners knocked off and the die cast for his future life. Parents are unable to accomplish this in their posterity and all should readily see the necessity of the polishing up. Our contemporary, the Washington Bee, takes a fling at one Mr. Grimkee, an attorney. The Bee claims that Mr. Grimkee makes big speeches bemoaning and lamenting the fate of his poor, weak race, but that he does not live up to his preaching and that he is not associating to any great extent with his race, having married a white woman. Now it is a well-known fact that our here in the West we have many of that kind who are no good to the race. They are shunning Negro company, but for the loaves and fishes they hang on to some Negro societies and are wont to be seen and heard on large gatherings. The Sunshine denounces this kind of Negroes. They are a menace to race progress. Such darkies should get on one side or the other. If they can pass for white or Chinese or else, well and good. We are in no particular need of these Negro outlandish darkies. Hardly a representative race man that comes out West but speaks of this intolerable condition that confronts us in the West. Trying to escape their nationality, these Negroes are repugnant to our good senses. They should go and see the Clansman photoplay. The Sunshine has had its attention called to various Negroes in Oakland who are disgracing themselves. If I discharge my duty rightly, which the Sunshine has always tried and endeavored to do. I am the consort of Kings—the partner of capital—the brother of toil. The inspiration of the hopeless—the right arm of the needy—the champion of the oppressed—the conscience of the criminal. I am the epitome of the world's Comedy and the Tragedy. My Responsibility is Infinite. I speak and the wild stops to listen. I say the word and battles flame the horizon. I counsel pace and the war lords obey. I am greater than any individual—moree powerful than any group. I am the dynamic force of Public Opinion. Rightly directed I am a Creator of Confidence. A builder of happiness in living. I am the Backbone of Commerce. The Trail-Blazer of Prosperity. I am the teacher of Ptriotism. I am the hands of the clock of Time—the clarion voice of Civilization. The Imperial Art and Literary Club FOR SALE—Flat with 10 rooms; will meet Mrs. J. B. Thomas, Tuesday afternoon, August 10, at 2:30 p.m. All members are requested to be present. Business of importance. Mrs. C. Harland, Pres. Mrs. R. Thomas, Sec'y. Mr. Toney Love of Visalia, California, a delegate to the G. U. O. O. F., paid the Sunshine a visit Friday, August 6, 1915. PURITY BAKERY CO. Pies, Cakes and Bread. All Kinds of Fancy Confectionery Made to Order The Grand Promenade and Installation of G. U. O. of O. F., Thursday evening, August 5, 1915, at Foresters' Hall, was well attended. The following officers were installed: Jacob Soares, District Grand Master. H. B. Gordan, Deputy District Grand Master. H. P. Johnson, District Grand Secretary. S. A. Bridges, District Grand Treasurer, W. P. Taylor, District Grand Director, W. H. Churchill, District Grand Guardian, E. Gaither, District Grand Warden, J. B. Bass, President of the Endowment Association. S. H. Greer and A. B. Cabiel, Directors of the Endowment Association. Rev. J. W. Price, District Grand Chaplain. It is requested that the general public of the bay cities will rally towards attending the entertainment at Hamilton's Auditorium on August as Rev. Peck is doing everything that has his power to make this the greatest affair that has ever been witnessed in Oakland. July 13, 1915. of California, Sacramento, Cal. to the Governors of the seven fifty delegates from each State Congress, which convenes in the Vic Center, San Francisco, California and I am writing Your Excellency for us by appointing fifty delegates from among the colored people of the interested in the subject in any excellency some months ago, but I am escaped your attention. to grant the above request, I remain fully, E. L. BLACKSHEAR. PURITY BAKERY CO. Pies, Cakes and Bread. All Kinds of Fancy Confectionery Made to Order 1319 Park Street Alameda, Cal. MME. HAESE. Clairvoyant and Test Medium. Practiced 21 years Stockton. Readings daily, 10 a. m. to 9 p. m. Test meetings Sun. Wed. and Fri. 8:30 p. m. Test 2:30 p. m. Thurs. 1018 Jefferson Street. Lake 4266. DR. CUTTING Clairvoyant and Teacher of Occult Science. Does All That Others Advertise to Do and More Readings Daily 9 a. m. to 6. p. m. 592 Thirty-sixth Street Phone Piedmont 2998 Phone Merritt 55 MRS. H. C. HERMANSEN Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Wood. Coal. Hay, Grain, Feed 1050 East Twelfth Street Oakland, Cal. ```markdown ``` PRAISE FOR PRILLERMAN. United States Commissioner of Education P. P. Claxton Chief Speaker at Recent Graduation Exerioises — Governor Presents New Dining Hall. Professor Prillerman Reappointed. At the end of a school year filled with earnest effort and dotted with brilliant bits of unusual achievement Professor Byrd Prillerman, president of the West Virginia Collegiate institute, at Institute, W. Va., receives the compliments of the state board of regents in being reappointed head of this busy, thrifty state school. The work of the students in all departments of the school the past term bears the stamp of palstaking personal effort. The reappointment of Professor Prillerman is hailed with delight by his large circle of friends among both races in the state, the race generally and educators especially, who knw of the great work which he is doing for the race in West Virginia. When Gov- M. ernor Hatfield recommended to the state legislature the raising of the institute to college rank he did it because the work and possibilities of the school merited it. At the recent graduation exercises the leading speaker was the Hon. P. P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education, who made a plea for the education of all peoples and all classes of people. He complimented praise for the great work he is doing for our race through the institution. He also complimented the state for its attitude and liberality toward the school, adding that it was among the best six in the United States for the education of colored youth. The presentation of diplomas was made by M. P. Shawkey, and Governor Hatfield, on the part of the state, presented the new dining hall to the institute. A prize of $15 was given for the best kept room in the boys' dormitory and one for $10 to the room making the most progress toward cleanliness. Thomas Jesse Jones, connected with the United States bureau of education, made the presentations. The name of Miss Geneva Prillerman, the president's daughter, appears on the list of graduates from two courses. Below is a full list of the names of those who received diplomas and the departments from which they graduate: Normal course—Mamie Anthony, Ray Bowles, Brunette Brown, Carl Burkes, Florence Chapman, Martha Childress, George Coats, Ophelia Daniels, Lucie Dixie, Maggie Ferguson, Clifford Gore, Elvin Graves, Courtney Green, Emmett Hughes, Calle Jackson, Joe Willie Jamerson, James Lipscomb, Willa Lipscomb, Amelia McClannahan, Mozetta Page, Maggie Price, Genava Prillerman, George Rayford, D. S. Slaughter, Cora Taylor, Edna Toles, Georgia Wares, Maggie Wilkerson, Evelyn Willis, Beatrice Woods, Sarah Williams, Minnie Wilson. Academic course—Karl Bowen, Ola Calhoun, Catherine Chandler, Turner Dixie, Jenora Strothers, Emmet Fulks, Alexander Staples. English course—Berkley Brown. Commercial course—Cynthia Ames, Sadie Berkley, Etta Henderson, Mabel Reynolds. Dressmaking - Jenora Strothers, Maggie Price, Mimile Wilson, Cora Taylor, Lucile Dixie, Estella Patterson, Ray Bowles, Geneva Prillerman, Maggie Wilkerson. Cooking - Sarah Williams, Catherine Chandler, Willa Lipscomb, Ola Calhoun, Lucile Dixie, Maggie Ferguson, Joe Willie Jamerson, Estella Patterson. Millinery - Ola Calhoun, Catherine Chandler. Carpentry - Berkley Brown, Emmet Fulks. Masonry - George Coats, Emmett Hughes. Wheelwrighting - Turner Dixie. Smithing - Carl Burke. Painting - Clifford Gore. Printing - Elvin Graves. SAN FRANCISCO. Mrs. Otis Johnson of Leavenworth Kan., is visiting her mother, Mrs. L. Staff, 2224 Fillmore street. She is also seeing the Exposition. There was some talk of a Negro Fraternal Day at the Exposition by the Odd Fellows. Oakland Literary and Aid Society met on last Wednesday night. Business of importance was the plan to start a campaign for new members. Mr. E. H Barrett and Mr. C Hine are doing jury duty. Net neck isk is Odd Fellows week. Let us all have a good time. Mrs. Bell Butler of Sacramento is a delegate to the club convention Mr. Springer, who is now located in the Bacon Block, Oakland, in the real estate business, is a man that comes well recommended and one that is not only a credit to his race but to the whole human race as well. His congenial ways and business qualities will no doubt have a tendency to make the business in which he is engaged a success. He was born in New York and came West in the interest of a concession at the Exposition, but on account of differences that existed he changed his plans and entered the real estate business. Mr. Springer has also succeeded in getting the agency for the northern part of the state of the Travelers Insurance Co. of Hartford, which has absolute charge of the railroad of this pany. Here is an honor conferred upon one of our race that has never been bestowed before on anyone. We have found him just as he is recommended, coronial and always ready when you enter his office, 77 B. Block, to assist those that need assistance. He is reliable and honest in his business transactions, which is everything to a man's business. The young men who are running the Marino Hall dancing school on Thursday evenings will make it a point to dispense with the school whenever it interferes with a date taken by any fraternal or charitable organization. They are also in a position to rent Marion Hall at a reduced price on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and Friday evenings, and solicit the patronage of the public. Are you in the big ticket selling contest for the West Indian Association Picnic? If you are not, get in. The person selling the highest number above 30 tickets will be given a round trip ticket to Southern California and $7.00 expenses, so strive to be the winner. The picnic committee of the West Indian Aid Association beg leave to ask all intending art exhibitors to send in their names and addresses to their office, 715 7th street, Oakland, no later than July 15th. No work of art will be accepted for exhibition which is not listed in this office by that date. CHINESE HERB SPECIALISTS. All ailments of whatever nature successfully caused by the Chinese herb. When your case is given up as hopeless by others, give us a trial. No knife is used. Dr. WROO, the Original CHINESE HERB CO. 704 Sacramento St., corner Kearyn, San Francisco, Cal. Napa, Cal. March 4, 1913. To whom may it concern? I had a bad cough about nine months ago; and had had female trouble. Seemed to me no medical trouble. I thought that so had consumption, only I thought I had so dr. Dr. Woo a trial, but as soon as I took Dr. Woo's treatment I began to get better and I came home to school. I would not be alive today to care for my little brother, but I recommend Dr. Woo to all who are sick. If any one doubts this statement they may call me to my residence. Respectfully. Mrs. GENOUEFFA LONORA. Soacle avenue, Napa, Cal. San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 4, 1914. Kidney, Liver and Female Weakness Suisun, Sept. 28, 1912. To the Public: I was a sufferer from liver, kidney trouble and female weakness for years and tried different doctors and remedies until well-nigh discouraged. The doctors told me I would not think of this I decided, as a last resort, to try Dr. Woo's treatments. From the first I improved and have entirely regained my health and operation. I would gladly recommend him to all who sick. Very respectfully. Mrs. S. W. WHITE. Suisun, Cal. Eight Years of Rheumatism Imlay, Imv, 10-4-12. Dr. Woo, Chinese Health Dr. Woo, Chinese Herb Co. received your medicine and was glad to have it. I found him living in the sign of pain anywhere. In fact, I feel better to have for many years. My looks surely improve my health. Wherever I go people remark my looks. My husband is feeling quite well and I am happy with him. Your medicine have done for us, for I do not know where I would have been if it had not been for your wonderful remedies, or I can have it. I am happy with it, with many thanks and best wishes I remain. Your grateful patient, MRS. H. W. HOWARD. Imlay, Nev. This is to certify t. I was cured by Dr. Woo for a severe case of headache and in one week's treatment, am which I had suffered for a year and tailed to be cured by other doctors. Yours trust. F. CALONEO. 404 Montgomery St. This room it may certify that I had a bad cough for about two months. It seemed to me that no doctor could cure me. They all said that had a consumption and thought so myself a doctor could cure me. I to give Dr. Woo a trial, so I took Dr. Woo's treatment about five weeks and got entirely cure. Words cannot express my thanks to this wonderful Chinese physician. I am delighted to recommend Dr. Woo to those who are sick. If anyone doubts this statement, they can contact me. CARL C. HAMILTON Gordon Hotel, Pacific St., San Francisco, Cal Work quickly and neatly done at Parker's Public Stenography Office Occidental Lodge is making preparations to entertain the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. All those having rooms to rent will list them with the Committee at our Third Annual Picnic, Thursday, June 17, at Shellmou ark. When you want the very best work in dentistry stop in at 266 7th street and see Dr. Shuinn, the Japanese dentist. ANNUAL - PICNIC HOME FOR AGE AND INFIRM GOLORED PEOPLE WILWOOD PARK NILES CANYON Woodland Thirty-five Miles from SAN LABOR DAY, MONDAY, SEPT. 6, 1915. Saves San Francisco Ferry at 8:30 a.m.; at Bington Streets, Oakland, at 9 a.m. Western Pacific ults $1.25 Children 65 committee: Board of Directors and Advisory Board 673 ONEER SODA WATER CO. 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Broadway & 13th St., Oakland. Phone Oakland 162 PAST CHIEF COMPANION ASSN. OAKLAND NO 3 FORESTERS' HALL 9th Admission COMMITTEE. R. Chairman, Josie Turner, Mamie Emmet Overy, Chairman, Josie Turner, Mamie Conway Estate of Stanislaw Dziuba, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Executrix of the estate of Stanislaw Dziuba, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four (4) months after the first publication of this notice, to the said Executrix, at the office of Geo. Ingraham, 812 Broadway, Oakland, room 59, which office the undersigned selects as her place of business in all matters connected with the said estate of Stanislaw Dziuba, deceased. LUDWIKA DZIUBA, Executrix of the estate of Stanislaw Dziuba, deceased. Dated Oakland, April 9th, 1915. GEO. INGRAHAM, 812 Broadway, Oakland, room 59, Attorney for Executrix. FOR RENT — A nice 8-room house, nicely furnished. For information see A. W. Cook at the Postoffice from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. At home, 3524 Market street, after 6:30 p. m. to 8:30 a. m. The regular business meetings of the Afro-American Council of Alameda County are held on the second Monday of each month at the courtroom of Justice Quinn's court, corner Eighth street and Broadway, at 8 o'clock p. m. Every member is urged to attend the regular business meetings. E. J. J. BARRETT, President J. F. SUMMZRS, Secretary HEALTH RESTORED BY DRS. CHAN AND KONG B I will convince the most doubtful, will give to anyone mentioning this announcement a seven days treatment of herbs at half price. This is barely enough to cover the cost of the herbs. At the end of this trial you will be able to judge for yourself just how efficient this herb treatment is. We have letters of thanks for cures of letters from local and out-of-town sufferers are open your inspection at our office. The showing are two of the many letters showing the high regard in which we are held by our many grateful patients: Dr. Chan. Dear Sir: I am pleased to testify to the merits of your Chinese Herbs, which I had occasion to use for stomach trouble, after trying several physicians for three years and obtained no relief. Yours truly, E. SHERMAN, 1739 Buchanan St. S.F. Chan and Kong Herb Co. Dear Sir: Having lactored by several doctors for kidney trouble and getting no relief whatever, I decided to take your treatment, and after four weeks was absolutely cured. Respectfully yours, FRANK C. SACHS, 1132 Tennessee St., Vallejo, Cal. MANY NEGRO DOLLS BEING SENT OUT. Nashville, Tenn.—An announcement was made by the Nation. Negro Doll Company that their rush season, which it usually has during the Christmas, is just now on. This is occasioned, declares the manager of the company, on account of the delay in the importation of material from which these dolls are made. The ship was caught and held as a prize of war and was only recently released, hence the material did not reach Nashville until Christmas day. But the people, says the manager, were so determination to have the size dolls they wanted that they all replied, "We need to get the big dolls." While hundreds of small dolls were sent out, the manager declares that it was surprising to meet that the people wanted the dolls ranging in sizes from seventeen to thirty-six inches. The orders are being rapidly sent. Many of the churches have sent in orders that they might conduct their bazaars. Dolls will be shipped throughout the year, declares the manager of the Doll Company, as we are ready to fill orders as they come. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF the County of Alameda, State of California. In the matter of the Estate of STANISLAW DZIUBA, Deceased. Notice of time set for proving will, etc. Notice is hereby given, that a petition for the probate of the will of Stanislaw Dziuba, deceased, and for the issuance to Ludwika Dziuba of letters testamentary thereon has been filed in this Court, and that Monday, 10 o'clock on day of April, A. 19,15 at 10 o'clock on said day, at the Courtroom of Department, at the said Court, at the Court. House in the City of Oakland, in said County of Alameda, has been set for the hearing of said petition and proving the will, when and where any person interested may appear and contest the same. Dated, March 17th, 1915. GEO. E. GROSS, Clerk. By H. H. WINGSEN. Deputy Clerk. GEO. INGRAHAM, Attorney for Petitioner, 812 Broadway, Cikland, Co. SOCIETY Arline Alexander, daughter of Esther Patrick, niece of Paul Bager, Born in Lake Park, Cal., 1891. Died in San Francisco, Cal., July 28, 1915. Funeral was held from Henderson's Undertaking Parlors, July 30. Enterment Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. S. W. Smith. U. S. A. Pacific Grove; Mrs. Armstrong, and Mrs. Fryson, were visitors to the Fair last week. The Supreme Grand Secretary with visitors will be in attendance at the Foresters' whist tournament Monday, August 9, Foresters' Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Wadworth Williams Nicholas entertained with a party on Wednesday evening at their beautiful residence on 43rd street. Everyone is going to Idlewood on September 6. Mrs. Ida Beckett and Mrs. R. A. Brown entertained the visitors Friday at the residence of Mrs. Brown on 61st street. Mrs. A. H. Wall entertained Thursday from 2 to 5 o'clock, in honor of the visitors. Remember the Old Folks' Home Picnic at Idlewood Park on September 6. Mrs. Wiley Hinds threw open the doors of her beautiful home Wednesday afternoon to the visitors in our midst and entertained with an elaborate luncheon. Mrs. E. Walker will attend the district conference in Los Angeles in the last part of the month. The Annual Conference of the C. M. E. Church will meet September 8, instead of the 1st as was first announced. The services at the quarterly conference were well attended. P. E. Stout delivered two interesting ser- the business session was held onday night. The Choral Class is still in rehearsal. They are rounding out nicely. Miss Eva Whiting is the new choirester. Mrs. Estella Howard and daughter returned to their home in Bakersfield Saturday, after a very pleasant visit in our midst. Mrs. Jake Peyton is home again, after spending three months visiting relatives in Chicago. Mr. Taylor Walker of Bakersfield paid the Sunshine a visit Tuesday afternoon. The Art and Industrial Club is taking a vacation. Their first meeting will be in September. Miss Marie Simpson paid the Sunshine a visit on last Wednesday. Mr. Gordon Hughes left Monday to take charge of the linotype machine of the National Press Company, at Nashville, Tennessee. It seems as though a colored man by the name of Samuel Johnson murdered a white boy by the name of Richard Linsey and made an attack on his aunt, Mrs. M. Blevins on last Sunday. The Yolo Democrat failed to state that the man had been confined in two insane asylums as the other papers stated. The negro hails from Tennessee where he has been in the aylum on different occasions. We do not believe the Negro is now rational. NORTH OAKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH, 29th STREET, NEAR SAN PABLO AVENUE; DR. G. C. COLEMAN, PASTOR. The congregation on last Lord's Day was very good and the services reached a high water mark. The Rev. Mr. Cuddy, a white evangelist, preached from a scroll in the morning on the Book of the Revelations. At night Dr. Coleman preached from the Hand Writing on the Wall. One going man confessed Christ and will be baptized this coming Sunday morning. Covenant and Communion will take place. All are welcome to the baptismal services at the morning service. The members and friends of Dr. G. C. Coleman, pastor of North Oakland Baptist Church, stormed his residence last Wednesday evening again gave evidence and love for himself and estimable wife. We do not recall an incident of the kind which could attest the popularity of Dr. Coleman more fittingly than these good people chose on this occasion. We congratulate both pastor and people for the evidence of mutual love and respect. OFFICERS OF THE DISTRICT NO. 32, HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 28, OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COMING YEAR. District Grand Most Noble Governor, Mrs. Julia Shorey, Oakland. District Grand Right Noble Governor, Mrs. V. Ransone, Pasadena. District Grand Worthy Recorder, Mrs. L. E. Crabb, Oakland. District Grand Worthy Treasurer, Mrs. Sadie Persons, Bakersfield. District Grand Director, Mrs. C. Clarke, Los Angeles. OFFICERS OF ENDOWMENT ROARD President, J. B. Bass, Los Angeles; Vice-President, Mrs. A. O. Wilson San Francisco; Secretary, Mrs. E. Warner, Los Angeles; Treasurer, G. W. Wilson, Marysville. Board of Directors. Mesdames O'Rielly, Sacramento; Bates, Los Angeles; Clayton, Oak land; Messrs. Grear, Los Angeles; Cavelli, Vallejo. Don't forget the Whist Tournament to be given by the Past Chief Companions Assn. at Foresters' Hall, August 9th. A. Prof. Jackson, of the Department of Music, of "Western University" of Kansas, is not only a teacher and composer, but the best Negro Pipe Organist and Chorus Director of his Race. To see and hear him as he directs the large chorus in Beetoven's "Hallelujah" from "Mount of Olives," Nevin's Chorus "The Rosary," and other selections; the works of the Master Composers, places him among the best musicians of this age. But he is more than a genius when it comes to the Negro conception of their own Folk Songs; and that that has been found impossible for the Caucasian to successfully teach or reproduce, the peculiarly characteristic Folkloe Songs, as sung in the days of large ensembles. Ennam by "Fly Jubilee Singers" and by late Race Composers, as S. Coleridge Taylor, Will Marion Cook, Nathaniel Dett, Harry Burleigh, Carl R. Diton, and others, he interprets as no other Director has; with such a conscious art of the past, and with the feelings of the Race of today, places him above all others. Mrs. Anna Jones, one of the best informed women of the race, will speak at the 15th Street Church at one of the Sunday services, Sunday, August 8. Miss D. E. Miller of Houston, Texas, is visiting her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Lovick, of 1266 26th avenue. Mrs. Brown of Tacoma, Washington, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Tobe Williams, 3318 Chestnut street. Miss Marie B. Gaton of St. Louis, Mo., is the house guest of Miss N. M. Whitman, 4568 Cottage avenue. It is hoped that Binga Oismond will outrun his competitor on August 7. President H. T. Keeling will preach at 15th Street Church Sunday evening, August 15, 1915. Mrs. C. H. Dodge Ex President of the Colored Women's Clubs of the state of California, reaffirms her allegiance to the Club work. In an interview with Mrs. Dodge in regard to the convention held at 15th Street Church last week, she says as before stated, no president can do her best work in one year. She feels that she should have at least had two years to accomplish any tangible results. However, she is satisfied that she has done her full duty. Mrs. Dodge scorns the idea of any division between the North and South and says they should stand more firmly together. Mrs. Dodge says she intends to do as much for the building up of Club work in the future as she has in the past. Mrs. Dodge has been very busy the past week, visiting Angel Island and attending numerous entertainments given in her honor. She expects to visit San Quentin as she has heard that there is a discrimination of prisoners in that institution. Mrs. Dodge left for her home in San Diego Saturday. Mis Mary Martin oi 1074 63rd st, entertained Miss Carona "White, a school teacher of San Diego. Tuesday evening, August 3. Among those present were Miss Vivian Osborn, now a student of the University of California, Miss C. Jones, C. Houston, F. Banks, E. Jones, M. Moore, H. Jones, P. Grandison, Messrs. Rose, H. Harris, T. Burke, A. Ewing, S. Johnson, L. Boyce, G. Green, M. Ray. All departed expressing an enjoy- able evening and were pleased to have met Miss White. DOINGS OF THE ODD FELLOWS AND HOUSEHOLD FOR THE BAST WEEK It has been suggested that the Household find a hall farther from the Odd Fellows next time, as the men would hardly let the ladies transact their business for paying them fraternal visits. However, we are glad to see this bond of sisterly and brotherly devotion. It is a sign of the two orders with priests and grow, shaplain cott is in our midst again. We thanks at the Memorial services of the Odd Fellows on Wednesday night. This is a partial list of the delegates attending the District Grand Lodge of G. U. O. of O. F. which convened in Oakland at Foresters' Hall Tuesday morning, August 2, 1915. Rev. J. W. Price, Mr. H. E. Simpson and Mr. D. T. Walker of Bakersfield; Mr. Tony Love of Visualia; Mr. Gordon of Riverside; Mr. Churchill of Marysville; Mr. Gather of Esparto; Editor Bass of Los Angeles Eagle; Mr. Dumas ones of Golden Gate Lodge, San Francisco; Mr. Vallejo; Mr. B. A. Johnson Ex District Grand Master and Mr. O'Rilley of Sacramento; Mr. Car Author of San Jose; Capt. W. T. Shorey, life member; S. A. Bridges District Grand Treasurer and S. C. Moore of Oakland. CARD OF THANKS I take this means of thanking my friends for their kind words of sympathy in the hours of my bereavement and also the beautiful flowers to cover the little mound under which my baby sleeps. Mrs. J. R. Patrick and family. If you wish to support some of your home talent, hear Miss Irene Rutherford in recital August 31, 1915, at Starr King Hall. The Birthday Party given by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Summers for Miss Dorothy Eastern at their residence, 98 Montella street, Piedmont, Saturday evening, was well attended, but it was cold. They come to and by nine o'clock there were nearly sixty people. Miss Ethel Brown Mr. Summer presided at the piano, while Miss Postal and Miss Bery of Sausalito presided at the punch bowl. Dancing and whist being the feature of the evening, and Mrs. Eastern and son are to be congratulated on the way that they assisted Mr. and Mrs. Summers in handling the guests. At nine o'clock Miss Ethel Brown of San Rafael struck up a waltz on the piano, and with the assistance of Mr. Sumers they danced until twelve. Miss Dorothea Eastern is the youngest of Mrs. and Mrs. Her englenial ways has had a tendency to make for her many friends and acquaintances and I dare say that those who have met her will regret to see her leave for her home in Los Angeles. There were people from all parts of the state and at twelve o'clock they bid Miss Eastern good-bye and extended to her many wishes for a happy and prosperous life. Rev. F. J. Peek is doing all that in his power to make the musical entertainment to be given on August 26th at Hamilton Auditorium one of the grandest affairs ever held in Oakland. WEST INDIAN AID ASSOCIATION'S PICNIC The Association wishes to thank its many friends, also the ticket sellers, contestants and all others who contributed to the overwhelming success of our last picnic on Monday, August 2, at Shellimound Park. We also thank the papers, Sunshine, and Western Outlook, for their kindly support. The most exclusive circles of our polite families were present by the hundreds, every walk of life in human form and society was there, the behavior was excellent and no form of vulgarity manifested itself. All agree that the attendance was the largest ever seen by them at any picnic or for that matter at any gathering ever held by our people in the northern part of the state. At least five hund. d persons enjoyed the barbecue at three p. m. This was prepared and served by Mr. Robert Chandler, the head of one of our prominent families. The races at 4:30 p. m. started by Mr. James Boorman, were witnessed by a vast throng which overflowed the grand-stand and crowded a large section of the large circular grand-stand. All contenders for athletic honors and prizes wore the Association colors. No other single event in any year in northern California, has ever had the honor of such a large concourse of our people of distinction. The first prize for the ticket selling contest was won by Mrs Maude Moore of our young society buds, the prize of $2500 was awarded her by the management. Second prize, $5.00, in the ticket selling contest, was won by Mrs. Mary Portwright, a well known young matron of Oakland. The most popular young lady on the ground proved to be Miss Alma Ephraim, a winsome and pleasant member of the younger set of our local society. The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, 1085 Alcatraz avenue, won the beautiful en graved gold bracelet offered as first prize. The second prize for babies was won by little Albert Houston, Marie Fowler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fowler of Santa Rosa won the one dollar prize in the 50 yard dash for girls. George Griffin won the one dollar prize in the boys' championship race. Mrs Mabel Smith, daughter of Mrs. Baker on Filibert street, won the young married women's race, prize $2. Miss Era Hawkins, (called Babe by her many friends) won the young ladies' race. Talk about running! Mercy, but that young lady can go some! Miss Hawkins is a member of one of the leading families of the coast, and sister of Mrs. Ada Jackson, a prominent young matron of Los Angeles, and delegate to the Ladies Federation. Herbert Clarke won the men's race. To beat this young man some speed is necessary. The great semi-marathon race was declared a tie; the prize was therefore divided between the two contestants. Mr. James Shorter and W. Haynes were the victors. The raffle for the sack of sugar was won by ticket number 543. Mr. Herbert Perry, San Francisco, being free, single, disengaged, but needing a wife, he sold the sugar for $4.00. The Association takes this means of thanking Mr. J. Peyton (known to us all by the name of Jake), for his generous assistance. The music furnished by Mrs. Lenear and the Orphean Orchestra was satisfactory to the large audience. Under the floor management of smiling Sinclair Moore and our own J. Borman, the pavilion of dancers was a panoramic sight to be seen. Many thanks, boys, you delivered the goods and we thank you again and yet again. Amongg the many ladies who assisted in the Park to help on the various contests, we feel pleasure in naming Mrs. Mabel Harris, Mrs. Basemore, Mrs. Purnell, Mrs. E. Janet, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Irene Rutherford, many thanks to you Beckford, old ger, owners of machines, deserve great credit for their noble and generous assistance to the Association. We alboy. Mr. F. Beckford and Mr. Spriso want to thank and announce the names of the various ticket sellers. Mrs. Cyneta Allen, Mrs. Mary Port-wright, Mrs. Emily Martin, Miss Said Addison, Mrs. S. Sterling, Mr Jason Rutherford, Felix Beckford Miss Emma Chandler, Madam Le Chandler, Mrs. Ora Bradford, Mrs. Gertrude Twree, Miss Maud Moore Mrs. E. Basemore, Mrs. Walter Jar rett, Miss M. Hodge, Mrs. Walter Mair, Miss M. Maideer, Mrs. A. P. Alberger, Mrs. Hazel Vance, Mrs John Sutherland, Miss Alma Ephrinn Mrs J. Ephraim, Mrs. George Malcolm. Thanking you again and'ye again, we bid the public good-bi 2 and God's speed until Monday, August 1 1916. West Indian Association. TUSKEGEE TRUSTEES MEET. Dr. Booker T. Washington's Annual Report Reveals School's Great Work. New York—The annual meeting of the Tuskegee institute board of trustees was held recently at the rooms of the General Education Board, New York. Mr. William G. Willcox of Willcox, Peel, & Hughes, treasurer of the investment committee, presided in the absence of Hon. Seth Low, chairman of the board of trustees. Those present at the meeting were Mr. Julius Rosenwald of Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago; Mr. Frank Trumph, chairman of the board of directors of the Chesapeak, and Ohio railroad; Mr. E. A. Bancroft, general counsel of the International Harvester company, Chicago; Mr. Charles E. Mason, Boston; Mr. C. W. Hare, editor Tuskegee News, Tuskegee, Ala.; Mr. R. O. Simpson, Furman, Ala.; Mr. William M. Scott of the Cutter Electrical company, Philadelphia, and the following additional trustees and officers of the institute—namely, Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal; Mr. Warren Logan, treasurer; Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary; Mr. Charles H. Gibson, chief accountant; Mr. A. J. Willborn, Tuskegee, Ala.; Mr. R. R. Taylor, director of mechanical industries. Invitations were extended to Hon. J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn.; Major R. R. Moton of the Hampton Institute, Virginia, and Mr. W. J. Edwards, principal of the Snow Hill institute, Snow Hill, Ala., to with the trustees during their deliberations. Dr. Washington's annual report was the chief incident at the meeting. He reported an enrollment during the year of 1,537 students from thirty-two states and territories, ninety-six of these coming from nineteen foreign countries or colonies of foreign countries. Dr. Washington reported the total receipts during the year from all sources for current expenses, buildings and improvements, endowment fund and from undesignated legacies, a total of $379,708.83. The endowment fund of the school is now $1,970,214. A particular reason for rejoicing at the meeting was a report made showing that practically $100,000 has been raised for the modern steam heating and power plant which was recently completed at Tucson at a cost of $274,000 in addition to the money also raised for current expenses. When the trustees met has, February for their mildwinter meeting at Tustee, see there was due to be raised to complete payment on the steam heating and power plant $97,520. A systematic campaign was put under way to raise this money, and during the month of June the whole country had been divided into five parts and had been effectively canvassed. When the trustees met in June the report was made that the amount needed for the steam and power plant had been overcapped, two of the trustees alone raising their individual gifts of $10,000 to $12,500 each. The budget for the next fiscal year calls for an expenditure of $291,567. RELIGIOUS WORKERS SHOW SPIRIT OF OTHERHOOD RELIGIOUS WORKERS SHOW SPIRIT OF OTHERHOOD World's Christian Endeavor Society on Sites of Golden Rule. The Pleasant Hill Times-Dispatch gives the meaning account of what happened in the occasion of the recent Work's Christian Endeavor convention receiving the Chicago. It says Moved by the men of prominent in church business life of the south. Men and women, delegates to the world's Christian Endeavor in session at Chicago, and carried brotherhood with the N. American and determined to extend tendency to the land of fellowship. Out of this new is to grow the south ern extension committee of the Christian Endeavor, which the Rev. Ira Landreth of Nashville, Tenn., calls the beginning of the interdenominational union of the coated people. "We are going to take the Christian Endeavor into the Negro churches," said Dr. Landreth, "organize new societies and help millions of blacks to enlightenment. God has placed at our door the greatest opportunity for Christian work that ever came to any missionaries anywhere." "Until the men rise up and say, 'I will not kill millions will war with one another,' according to Daniel A. Poling, citizenship superintendent of the United Society of the Christian Endeavor. E. declared that neither arbitration creatures nor neutrality agreements will bring everlasting and universal peace." "The message of the Christian Endeavor is patriotic," said Mr. Poling. "The patriotism of Christian Endeavor is practice, and addresses itself to the foes of the state." "These foes are intemperance and war. Against them the young people's movement hurts the flower of the world, the youth of the kingdom. Christian Endeavor can and will enroll millions of young people from all sects, colors and nationalities in the peace union which was the vision of President Clark. These millions will proclaim the fulfillment of the sixth commandment. These will declare 'I will not kill.'" For the benefit of those who may not know it, we will state that the Christian Endeavor society work is no new thing the colored people. The work of the organization is strong in the A. M. E. and A. M. E. Zion churches and some other denominations. It is not popular with the Baptist conglomeration. The chief religious feature ams. Baptists, aside from the church and Sunday school for young people, is the Baptist young people's union. If you are interested in original talent, hear Miss Irene Rutherford in recital Tuesday evening, Starr King Hall, August 31, 1915. Keep off the date of August 26th, taken by 15th St. Church for their grand concert. EQUAL RIGHTS IN FRANCE. The Diagne Bill Gives Military Privileges to All Alike. Paris.—The chamber of deputies in this city has three colored deputies representing the colonies from which they are sent by the suffrage of their fellow citizens. A dispatch from Paris recently says that the race and color question that was raised in the French chamber of deputies by the bill of the Negro deputy. M. Diagne, representing Senegal, providing for the extension of general compulsory military service in France to colonial municipalities whose inhabitants enjoy French citizenship, was presented in numerous new lights and complications at the session of the chamber. The question of how to apportion a pension in cases of polygamist Senegalese leaving several widows proved a poser for the deputies. The minister of war and the military committee of the chamber approved the general provisions of the Diagne bill, which provide for the incorporation with the regular French forces of the Senegalese subject to compulsory service. The action of the committee was immediately attacked by Deputy Labrone, who pictured the difficulties arising from the presence in the French army of soldiers unable to speak French and of different religion and social customs. Deputy Labroure also raised the question of confusion in the payment of pensions to the widows of polygamous Senegalese. He proposed an amendment providing for the incorporation of such troops in native regiments entitled to pensions and the other rights of French citizens. The speaker was frequently interrupted by protests from the Negro Deputies Dhagine, Lagrosilliere of Martinique and Candace and Boisneur of Guadeloupe, Lagrosilliere crying amid frantic applause, "Our fellow citizens ask only to be allowed to serve the mother country, for which they already have poured out their blood." Paul Deschanel, president of the chamber, was forced to quell the tumult by declaring that the entire chamber felt "the same respect and the same love for all, whatever their race or religion, who are fighting under the folds of the tricolored flag." Deputy Labrouse insistst on the special regiments for Senegalese who do not speak French. Deputy Boisneuf interrupted, crying, "I then demand a special regiment for Frenchmen unable to read and write." Deputy Dlagne then obtained the floor and made an eloquent appeal or behalf of the blacks, reviewing the part they had played in conquering the French colonial empire. "For eleven months the Senegalese have demanded to be allowed to serve France," he said: "if they haven't been permitted to do so it' be fault of the minister of war." Deputy Diagne said that the widows of soldiers ought to receive pensions even when there were several, but he added: "Native soldiers are not as rich as the average French soldier, who is also poor and therefore has only one wife. Polygamy is a luxury of wealth." Alexandre Millerand minister of war, said the Diagne oil seemed to meet the wishes of a majority of the colonials and urged its passage. The bill was passed without change. PRESIDENTS OF LAND GRANT COLLEGES TO MEET JULY 30 List of Topics and Speakers For Conference at Cincinnati. Cincinnati—the next meeting of the Land Grant college conference will be held in this city, beginning on Friday morning, July 30, at 10 o'clock. Professor Byrd Priferman, president of the West Virginia Collegiate institute, at Institute, W. Va., is chairman of the conference and will preside at the coming session. The good effect of these conferences upon the various schools of the Land Grant college order has been the subject of much favorable comment. The idea of having the representatives of the institutions fostered by the Land Gran' college fund meet once or twice a year to discuss the many phases of work and detail connected with such agricultural and industrial schools has proved to be a move in the right direction. The paramount object of the presidents of these schools is to establish as far as possible a uniform system of teaching, discipline and general school management. The program of subjects and speakers for the meeting to be held in Cincinnati will be as follows: The Negro Land Grant College.—(a) "I's Mission," W. S. Buchanan, president A. and M. college, Normal, Ala.; B. F. Hubert, president A. agriculture, G. M.; O. Orgezuel, C. b) "I's Responsibility," J. B. Dudley, president A. and L. college, Greensboro, N. C.; R. R. Wright, president State college, Savannah, Ga. (c) "I's Opportunity," J. S. Clark, president L. School, La Crosse, N. C.; R. Rouge, L. C. K. Graham, director of agriculture, Hampton institute, Hampton, Va. (d) "I's Relation to Public School system," L. J. Rowan, president A. and M. college, Alcorn, Miss. (e) Preparation of Normal School Life.-G. F. stussel, principal Normal school, Frankfort, Ky.; W. J. Hale, principal Normal school, Nashville, Tenn. Preparation of Teachers of Agriculture.—president, principal Normal school, Jefferson, J. Q. Spencer, president Morgan college, Baltimore, MD. True Reformers Hold Anniversary. Members of the Grand United Order of True Reformers are still active in several sections of the country. Burdette Fountain, No. 2190, at Elizabeth, Pa., celebrated its eleventh anniversary the second week in July, with appropriate exercises. pays tax on $3,180,000 worth of property in the city of Richmond, which is direct tax and contributes so largely to the indirect taxes of this city, we would be justified in asking that you appropriate at least $10,000, to be expended through the same channel as $55,000 is being expended by the Negro Historical and Industrial association under the direct supervision of Teresa Ratto, residing at 750 Buena Vista, Alameda, California, for 23 years was sick with stomach troubles and headache. After consulting three physicians in Stockton without any relief, she finally consulted Dr. Sat Tong, Chinese Herb Specialist, at 548 8th street, Oakland, and was finally cured within three weeks and brought back to perfect health as she was when twenty-three years old. Anyone not believing this can call at 750 Buena Vista and will be convinced of this assertion. Respectfully yours, Mrs. Teresa Ratto. Take care of the date of August 9, as it has been taken for a Whist Tournament to be given by Past Chief Companions' Assn. Monday evening, August the 9th, we go to Foresters' Hall. Why? To the Whist Tournament. Given by Why? The Past Chief Companions' Association of Oakland No. 3. What is the admission? Fifteen cents. Where are we going Thursday, August 26th? To Hamilton Auditorium. Why? To hear some of Oakland's most prominent and talented singers in a concert. Don't forget the Whist Tournament to be given by the Past Chief Companions Association of Oakland Monday evening, August 9th. Prizes will be awarded. Don't forget the Grand Reception of the Cheopians. Free to all. It will not cost you a cent to attend the Cheopian Reception. Visitors cordially invited. Bring your friends and enjoy some of California's rare talent August 31 1915, at Starr King Hall. Don't fail to hear the Renecolin Miss Irene Rutherford's new instrument. Twilbe a rare treat. If you wish to support some of Oakland's best talent, attend Miss Irene Rutherford's musicale August 31. 1915. All visitors are especially invited to attend the Grand Ball and Reception given by the Cheopian Club Friday evening, August 20. Lest we forget the date of August 20th has been taken by the Cheopian Club for their reception and ball, to be given in honor of visitors. Neatly furnished room for man and wife or fir two men, with use of kitchen. Mrs. P. L. Pollard, 834 Kirkham street, near 8th, Phone Lakeside 3748. The National Negro Business League will hold its 16th annual convention in Boston, Mass., August 18 19 and 20. Remember that the big picnic of the bay cities is given by the West Indian Aid Association on August2 at Shellmound Park, Emeryville; remember also tbat the barbecue is free and that all who can will be there either in the day or night. If the reader of this article is a visitor and stranger in our midst our endeavor is to make you welcome, and if you want to know just what is what about this picnic, ask any responsible colored gentleman or lady. Whatever reputation they give us honestly, we will stand by, but listen, do not forget to bring your children early to the games and sports. Keep off the date of Friday, September 24th. Foresters' picnic at Shellmound Park. Professor Jackson of Webster's University will conduct a great Chorus of Music the last week of August. Professor Jackson wants a chorus of about 75 voices. He would like for anyone with any musical talent at all to come and take part in this great chorus. Rehearses Tuesdays nd Friday Evenings at 15th Street Church, between West and Market. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF the County of Alameda, State of California. In the Matter of the Estate of CARTER RICHARDSON, Deceased. Notice of time set for proving will etc. Notice is hereby given, that a petition for the probate of the Will of Carter Richardson, deceased, and for the issuance to Caroline Belgeri, formerly Caroline Taylor, of letters testamentary thereon has been filed in this Court, and that Monday, the 19th day of July, A. D. 1915, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day, at the Courtroom of Department No. 4 of said Court, at the Court House in the City of Oakland, in said County of Alameda, has been set for the hearing of said petition and proving said will, when and where any person interested may appear and consent to the same. Dated, June 30, 1915 GEO. E. GROSS, Clerk. By H. HENNINGSEN, Deputy Clerk. GEO. INGRAHAM, Attorney for Petitioner, 812 Broadway, Oakland, Cal. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Estate of CARTER RICHARDSON, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned executrix of the estate of Carter Richardson, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within four (4) months after the first publication of this notice to the executrix at the office of Geo. Ingraham, 818 Broadway Oakland, Cal., Room 101 of office of business in all matters concerned with said estate of Carte Richardson, deceased. RICHARDSON CAROLINE BELGERI, formerly Caroline Taylor, Executrix of the Estate of Carte Richardson, Deceased. Dated, Oakland, July 22nd, 1915. GEO, INGRAHAM, Attorney for Executrix, 812 Broadway St., Oak. Dr. Cutting, Clairoyant and teacher of Occult Science helps you get everything you desire, shows you how to get the best out of life. Hours 9 to 6 daily and Sunday. 592 36th st., Phone Pied. 2998. Cal, Toul. BOSTON HONORS PHILLIPS' MEMORY Citizens Unvell Fine Statue of Noted Abolitionist. With Music and Speeches by Eminent Men, Public Turns Out En Masse to Witness Event of National Interest. W. Monroe Trotter Speaks For Our Race. Boston. — A few minutes before 6 o'clock on the afternoon of July 5 the veil fell from the $20,000 bronze statue of Wendell Phillips in the Public Garden, and a crowd of from 5,000 to 6,000 acclaimed with cheers and patriotic song Daniel Chester French's almost speaking memorial of Boston's famous orator and abolitionist. As the sun was sinking behind rain clouds in the west little John C. Phillips, Jr., the great-grandnephew of Wendell Phillips, the man who declared that if he lived long enough he would make Boston streets too pure to bear the footsteps of a slave, pulled the cord releasing the mantle which for several weeks had veiled the statue. As the folds fell away from the figure of the great abolitionist "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!" burst from a chorus of colored singers. Fervent was the prayer of Rev. Montrose W. Thornton, pastor of the historic Charles Street church and also chairman of the executive committee of the local Equal Rights league branch; sterling and practical the tribute of the acting mayor, George W. Coleman, a man of Wendell Phillips' principles, as was every speaker. Illuminating and forceful was the life story by Secretary William D. Brigham. Sweet and inspiring were the singing by the colored singers, led by Dr. Walter O. Taylor and J. Therman Jones, and the music of the brass band of Company L. Sixth regiment of Massachusetts militia. Picturesque and touching was the encomium by the only survivor of the New England abolitionists, Frank B. Sainborn, now eighty-three years old, still active, a coworker with Phillips. Earnest and unqualified was the praise by the spokesman for colored Americans, W. M. Trotter. Fired with eloquence born of love was the eulogy of Ireland's friend and friend of all oppressed by Michael J. Jordan, son of O'Connell's island home; tuneful and noble the paean of the poet of the occasion, grandson of Phillip's party leader, bearing his name, William Llord Garrison. Every participant was an emulator of the the "Prophet of Liberty," Champion of the "Prophet of Liberty," while the colored women of the Woman's Relief corps held the colors. The monument, a masterpiece by Daniel Chester French, the sculptor, represents the great abolitionist standing at a reading desk, his right hand resting upon the desk, his left outstretched and holding a bit of broken letter. Upon the marble background, above the head of the statue, are the words, "Whether In Chains or In Laurels, Liberty Knows Nothing but Victory." On the pedestal, in front, are the words in raised bronze letters: PROPHET OF LIBERTY, CHAMPION OF THE SLAVE On the reverse side of the background is this quotation from Phillips: "I love 'expressibly these streets of Bostic; over whose pavements my moter or held up tenderly my baby feet, and if God grants me time enough I will make them too pure to bear the footsteps of a slave." The exercises were opened by Mr. William D. Brigham, secretary of the Wendell Phillips Memorial association, who introduced the acting mayor, George W. Coleman, president of the city council. Mr. Coleman then introduced, in turn, four speakers, who presented a verbal panorama of Wendell Phillips' life. William D. Brigham spoke on "Morning-Youth and Vision;" Franklin Benjamin Sanborn on "Noon-the Abolitionist Period"; William Monroe Trotter on "Afternoon-Citizenship For the Colored American," and Michael J. Jordan "Evening-What Mr. Phillips Did For Ireland." Mr. Coleman, in introducing William Monroe Trotter, said that nothing was so appropriate as for the colored race to have a spokesman in delicating a monument to Wendell Phillips and that there could be no more fit representative than William Monroe Trotter. Mr. Trotter said that Wendell Phillips was the originator of the north's policy of reconstruction and a pioneer advocate of the ballot for colored Americans. No man had done more for the cause of human rights, perhaps, than Wendell Phillips, save Charles Sumner. Wendell Phillips was among the first to announce emancipation as the purpose of the war and to urge that the people of color should be used as soldiers to help to save the Union. He was a pioneer in the movement for suffrage. He saw to it that slavery should be torn up by the roots and that war of federal law was concerned every man, white and black should have citizenship and suffrage. Wendell Phillips believed, as we do, that the greatest thing is human freedom, said Mr. Trotter, and it cannot be maintained without equality, and there can be no equality without the ballot rators above referred to. we hope that you will see your way give us a make this appropriation, as this is the first time in the history of the city of Richmond that the colored man has asked for such an appropriation, and we feel that the occasion justifies not only the amount of $16, 000, but more. Call Duy or Night == = =“ Phone Oakland 1524 L M HUDSON & CO. Funeral Directors and Embalmers : Lady attendant 1554-8th St Oakland Calif ROOMS TO LET. ‘ Neatly furnished sunny rooms, in desirable part of the city. Price reasonable 1278 Turk street, Sani Fraucisco. Mrs. Francis Lynn Serene cee Flat, 7 rooms, bath, gas, electric lights; $14.00. ; ‘Two flats, 4 rooms each, $8.00 $10.00 1021 22nd street. Key Route A. G. Foster, 2431 Market street. a Nicely furnished rooms to let, with housekeeping privileges, at 1352 Ilth atrect. Mrs. E. C, Thompson. List of officers of the Fannie Cop- pin Club: President, Mrs, Hetty Tilghman; First Vice-President, Mrs. A. W Cook; Secor’ Vice-President, Mrs Henrietta Bridges; Recording Secre- tary, Mrs. Irene Kedwood; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Josie G. Cowes; Cor- responding Secretary, Mrs. Mayme Wiliams; financial Secretary, Mrs Mary L. Brady; ‘Treasurer, Mrs Emiina Chandlier; Chaplain, ars Lucy Disard; Parliamentarian, Mrs Willie slenry; Executive Committee Mrs. Lauretta Peyton (chairman) Mrs. Augustine Craig, Mrs. H. E. De Hart, Mrs. Melba Stafford; Member ship Committee, Mrs. Josie Cowes Mrs. Lucy Disard, Mrs. Emm ‘Chandler. ard, Secretary, H. W. Williams. ‘The Idle Hour Social Club wil hold a ladies’ night the third Thurs day of each month at the clubroon 376 Ninth street, from 9 to 11 P. M. President, Jas. Wood- A cottage of nine rooms at 723 27th street, between Grove and West, is for rem for $17.00 per month, Se J. B. Wilson, Phone Gakland 7804. CUT RATE SHOE FACTORY All Kinds of Shoe Repairing by ‘Machinery and Hand. Men's Shoes half soled..........--.- 65 Ladies’ Shoes half soled... 50¢ Men's Rubber Heels ............ 40 Newly completed - furnished Supsisuos ‘syuausjede pur swuoos of large roum and kitchenette, gas and electric light, at $3 per week. Phone Mrs, Bolmer, Oaklan¢ 8232, 1167 Eighth street, Oakiar i Cal. SI. AUGUSTINE'S MISSION-- 27th and West streets.; Rev. D. R. Wai- ¢ays—8 :00 a. m, communion; 9:30a. m., Sunday School; 10:30 a. m, morniag; prayer; 11:00 a. m, Holy Excharist and Sermon Wednesuays—9-00 a. tm, com- munion. Fridays—7:00 a m, com union; 8:00 p.m, Litany and instrue tion. Come and worship. August F. Moisson, Prop. ‘M. & M, Hat Works 257 TWELFTH ST. Near Alice Ladies’ and Gent's Hats Reno- vated—Panamas a Specialty Oakland’s Exclusive $1.50 Hat DEPT. OF COLUMBIA, U. 8. W. V. Headquarters Dept. of Columbia, U.S, W. V., 2939 King street, South Berkeley, Cal. David Holden, Dept. Commander. John R. Green, Dept. Adjutant, 962 Sixty-third street, Oakdand, Cal. John S. H. Dudley, Dept. Quarter- master, 843 Fourth avenue, Oakland Cal WOOD STREET FISH MARKET Fresh Fish, Oysters, Crabs. 719 Wood. Street, ‘West Oakland. Fo: long and beautiful hair consult Mie Meat fottarly of Coeagn and Cleveland. Miss Robinson is a scalp specialist of years of experience and has for sale the finest hair grower on the market. Phone Piedmont 2861. Residence $80 32nd street. AM E Zion Church Rev. W. W._ Matthews pastor. City address, 1667 Geary St Phone Fillmore 3108. Residence Z34. Twenty-sixth avenue, Oakland. Tel ephone Merritt 5055. Services preaching Sumday 11 a. m. and 8 P M. cacy school at 1 P. M. Chris tian Endeavor 6:30 P. M. Oaklanc people take the Geary street car a Ferry Building, get off at Webster street at the door of the church, NORTH OAKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH, Sunday Services at the North Ok land Baptist Church, 29th street and San Pablo aveare. Preaching at 11 A, M. by Rev. Dr. G. C. Colman, pastor. F. H. Bolmer, Superintendent. B. Y¥ P.N. at 7:30 p. m, led by Mr. Drake Bethel A, M. E. Church, 1207 Pow ell aeet, San Francisco. " Kev. J. H Wilson, pastor. Residence, 1062 Ira cine street. Phone Franklin $204. Secvices—Sunday $2901, 945 a. m JW. Dean, superintewtent. Preacn meeting Wednesday evening Trus tee Beard meets firs. Monday exch ing 31a .1 and 8 p.m Class No. 1 12: ym Class No. 7 and. prayw montt, 1. o'clock noon Officia Board, vecSnd and ‘ourth Monday, : om. Membera and frlents are cordially invited te tend Strangers are wal THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH, SAN FRANCISCO. Clay end Hyde streets, San Fran Rey, Allen Newman, A. M., min ister. ‘Morning services, 11 o'clock. Sun day school 123 o'clock. Young Peo- ple’s meeting 7 P.M. Evening serv- fees 8 P. M, FIFTEENTH STREET A. Mb CHURCH. (Between West and Marke.) Rey. Peck , pastor, residence 32nd anc Filbert streets. Divine services each Sabbath at 1! ja, m. and 8 p.m. Class meeting #i 12:15 and Sunday School at 1 p. m. Prayer and topic services each Wednesday evening at 8 p. ma. All ate cordially invited to these services. Strangers are especial) welcured Beth Eden Baptist Charch, Filbert street, Letweea 7th and 8th. Rev. 8 W. Hawkins, pastor. Preaching every Serday, 1] a. so and 8 p.m Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Sunday Scnocl, 1 o'clock. All are cordially io vit.9 *> attend these servion NICELY FURNISHED FRONT ROOM FOR RENT. 2116 Brush Street. AVENUE SHOE STORE 2913 San Pablo Avenue Cor. 30th St. Oakland, Cal B, Brown, Prop. of Califoruia meet at thei OFFICERS Jf KNARESSOK /c wet CARCLE 189, C. O. ¥. AOF. saects second and tuurth Luesdage ou casa miooth at Foresters) rial, Clay rect, ‘Lhe foliowing officers have been e ected for Knaresborough Circle, Nu sy, C. O. ko or A. O. Worthy Chief Companion, Mrs Amelia Swannigan; Worthy Sub Chief Companion, "Mrs. Catherin Emille; Recording Secretary, Mrs Emma Jarrett; Financial Secretary Mrs. Florence Hickersin; Treasurer Mrs. Mamie Conway; Right Guide Ass Clara Basemore; Left Guide Mrs. Marie Smith; Inner Guard, Mrs ‘Anita Bozonier; Outer Guard, Mrs Julia Mitchell; Organist, Mrs. Kos: Thomas; Deputy, Mrs. Carrie Bluitt Board. Meets second and tourt Briday aust seach month at Foresters Hal OFFICERS OF WESTERN . RE LIEF SOCIETY. ; Lawrence Sledge, President; Mrs F. Portor, Vice-president; St. Clai Moore, Financial Secretary; Willian Allen, recording Secretary; Miss | Woodson, Treasurer. ‘Yhe Oakland Literary and Aid So ‘ciety meets at Foresters’ Hall the fourt Tuesday in each exonth. Jno, A. Wild |President; Monee Buidges, Vice-Pres ident; Mrs. M. Carrol, Kecording Sec retary; Mrs. & Amos, Treasurer; weekly sick benefits, $4; funeral bene eee as KNARESBOROUGH COURT. Court Kuaresborovgh, >. sus, meets fir, and thicd ‘Tuesdays each month at ¥orssters’ Hall, Cla; sireet, betweer Twelfth ‘aud Tm. teenth streets. Officers of Court. J. P. CR, Allan Hunt; C. BR William Williams; Sub. C. R., Geo Swazey, Jr.; Fin. Sec. F. W, Moore Sr.; Ree. Sec., Leon F, Marsh; Treas lurer, S.C. Moore; S. W. RC, Gil more; J. W., W. O. Spriggins; S. B. S. L. Gillum; J.B. W. H. Nathaniel Physician, W. W.’ Purnell; Trustees IR. A. De’ Bique, T. Lucien, H. Boy kins; Auditors, . P. Sanderson, Franl Smith, S. A. Bridges; F':ance Com mittee, K. A, De Bique, W. P. San lderson, Financial Secretary—F_ W. Moore 718 ith ave, E. Oakland, Cal HOUSENULD OF RULH NU. 498, GU. O. O. F. bteets in Foresters fail, comer os 131m end Clay sirects, the secoud anu iourth Lhursday atternooas of eacs month at 4p. ms. Mrs, Lizzie Smith, M. N. G.; Mrs Lena Osborne, R. N. G.; Mrs, Eliza Brown, N. G.; Mrs. Aug. Craigg, P. MN. G. Lieasurer, Sister L, Baker; Counsel- vi, Simter C. Jones, W. ” Recorder, pister_ . E. Crabb, 519 Adeline street. EASTEKN STAR W. M., Mrs. Nettie Cruser; W. Py Mr. E. H. Barrett; A.M, Mra Mat tie Dawson; Treasurer, Mrs. Eliza- beth Brown; Secretary, Mra Maude E. Lawrence, 898 35th street); Cond, Mrs. Anna Clayton; A. Cond, Mra Susie Hinds; Warder, Dr. G. 'B. HL Rutherford; ‘Sentinel, ‘Mr. Eli Baker MASONIC. Mt. Zion Lodge No. 4, A. F. & A. Masons, meets the first and third Thursdays in each month, J. S. Meaddows, W. M. 1B. F. Meaddows, Sec., ¥i4 35th Ave, Oakland Occidental Lodge No. 2484, G. U. O. lof O. F, meets the second and fourth Euesdays of each month at Foresters ilall, Thirteenth and Clay streets. Fol- lowing are the officers: N. G, W. H. Broyles; V. G, S.C. Moore; P. N. G, A, Hunt; N.E, No Hardy, P. N. F, W. A. Baier; ES, Wm. Allen; treas jurer, Geo. Turner; chaplain, J. B. Wil son. Sherman A. Bridges, P. S, 917 Webster St, Oakignd, Cal Phone Fruitvale 1127W I Want to Sell You Your _ ELECTRIC FIXTURES My Prices and Goods Are Right GEO. WEBBER 3306 Adeline Street Perkeiey REMOVAL NOTICE. The Idle Hour Social Club has moved to 331 Eighth street, Bigger and better is our motto. A free com- mittee room will be provided for all lodges and societies wishing to use it. No ladies’ night from now on. Don't forget our new location, 331 Eighth street. ‘JAMES WOODWARD, Mgr. VIEWS OF BISHOP FALLOWS. What the Noted Prelate Says About the Coming Chicago Exposition. ‘Chicago.—In convection with the large exposition to be held in this city ‘at th Coliseum from Aug. 22 to Bept 16, will be held the Abrabam Lincoln Jubilee celebration, at which hundreds of relics of the martyred president will be shown and tribute paid to the ‘memory of the great humanttarian, ‘The exposition wili be unique, says Bishop Samuel Fallows, state @Um- mander of the Grand Army of the Re- public, and president of the exposition ‘Nothing like it hs 4 ever before been done or even attempted. The exposition will mark fifty years of freedom for the colored race in America. ‘Assurance that Preldent Wilson will be present was made to Bishop Fallows in a message from Washing: ton which stated that Mr. Wilson will Attend if no unforeseen governmenta complications arise to prevent. Gov. ‘emor Edward F. Dunne of Tlinols ts ithe president, ex-officio. Btate Senator John Dalley of Peoria ia vice president | Among the honorary vice presidents lare Miss Jane Addams, Governor Bald win of Connecticut, Governor Bass of |New Hampshire, Judge Theodore Bren ‘tano, Andrew Carnegis, Thomas H. Cannon, head of the Cazholic Order of ee a nS . cass Wana WE: Foresters, Chicago; former Governor Charles 8. Deneen, Cardinal James Gibbons, Governor Whituan of New York and Mre. Ella Flagg Young. ‘Twelve distinct departments have been created for the exposition, and ta them will be shown exhibits’ from nearly every state in which the negro tsa part of the population. These de- partments are religion, education, in- dustry, social progress, music, socto- logy, military, beral arts, p2ofessional, fraternal, athletics and miscelltneous. Nineteen state legislatures have elther passed or have before them bills pro- viding appropriations to establish state exhibits, Hundreds of letters approving the purpose of the exposition have been received, representing every race and religion, every profession «2d business and social activity in America.” ‘The exhibits of the progress of the colored man since bis emancipation from slavery will be many and various. Each of the 400 colored schools and colleges in the United States will be represented. ‘The best of 3,000 patents granted to colored men by the federal ‘government will, by special ararnge ment, be brought to Chicago to show {n the Collseum. ‘The government’ of Liberia, Africa, made up originally oy freed slaves from America, will send an exhibit, and Pro fessor Frederick Starr of the Univer sity of Chleago has been appointed thelr offictal representative by the Libertan government. The Roman Catholle exhibit will be a feature of the exposition, including, besides patnt fngs and sculpture, many relics of the Negro in his relation to the church. ‘There are more than 2,000,000 Negroes engaged in agricultural pur- sults, and 78 per cent of them are fn the southern states. More than 28 per cent of the total number of farmers fn the south in 1910 were Negroes and 12 per cent of the total farm acreage was operated by them. The Negro has produced 6,000 books and periodicals, nearly 7,000 songs and musical com: positions. The Hon. Thomas Wallace ‘Swann Is secretary of the commisston, having charge of the celebration. Growth of 4.8 Ma;resville (8. C.) School. The Mxgesville Industrial school at ‘Mayesville; 8. C., was founded mony yours ago by Miss Emma Wiles. It is do'ng a most commendably work ‘among he people of that section of the state. The school was started in an ‘old abandoned cotton gin house with- ‘out any furnishings. ‘Ten children of tbe neighborhood formed the first on of atat—nr> Tt hag grown from ‘Hr'cadttional som of #0000, but no gooner had the appropriation been made by congress when the European war broke out, and the corporations which made these promises asked to be excused because of the financial de- Pression which affected their business affairs; hence we fell short of the ‘ainount we hoped to realize. “It 1s needless for me to say that to promote an exposition of this charac- ter, which embodies all the states n the Union, would of ttselt cost within the neighborhood of $00,000, including the shipping and returning of the ex: hibits, therefore you will see that we are in need of an additional fund to carry out the purposes of our associa tion. Then the fact that President Wilson promised a committee, which waited on him on Nov. 5, 1914, that he would be present some day during the existence of-the exposition, if not at the opening, causes us to make special efforts to make this exposition a success. “We have extended invitations to the governors of the different states and also to a nutber of senators and rep- Fesentatives of congress who have Promised to be present. ‘Therefore we will have a number of distinguished white gentlemen to entertain. While they will come upon our invitation, Yet they must be entertained by you. Now that the exposition will be held im the city of Richmond, bringing to this city thousands of white and cob ored people, and when the people come to the exposition they come to spend money among the citizens of Richmond we will need an additional fund to carry out the scope and plam of ov> exposition. =~ FRANZ A: LOFGREN 2 MASTER TAILOR Suits to Order, Cleaning Pressing, Repairing and Expert Altering * Cor, ADELINE AND HARMON STS,, South Berkeley ee MISS MOORE BEAUTY PARLORS HAIR DRESSING and MANICURING DRESS MAKING Will Go to Your Home 1276 SEVENTH STREET : Oakland, Cal SE Two HOURS AND FORTY MINUTES From . 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FURNISHED ROOMS NEW HOTEL PANAMA. —_—_— | Withor Without Board | Saab ane Electric Lights Baths All Outside Rooms 422 BRANNAN STREET Between 3rd and 4th Hot and Cold Water in All Rooms | Central Location and Convenient to all Street Car Lines in City Newly Renovated Hot and Cold Water | FURNISHED ROOMS FROM $2.00 to $6.00 PER WEEK Suites and Single Transient re ~__ BECKFORD AUTO SERVICE ‘Touring Cars and Limousines for Hire — STAND: POWELL STREET NEAR GEARY San Francisco Stand Phone: Kearny 5466 Garage Phone: West 184 Residence Phone: West 8365 2306 Fillmore Street, San Francisco $9.00 a Ton it ee FUEL A HIGH GRADE, .9W COST COAL FOR THE STOVE HEATEP or FIREPLACE 3 ONE USED ALWAYS USED. TRY A SACK, ORDER FROM YOUR COAL DEALER Manufactured in Oaklan¢ by Pacific Gas and Etectric Light Co. Berkeley, Alameda, Hayward, San Leandro, Livermore, Pleasanton, Niles, Alvarado, Mt. Ikden, Newark, Centerville, Piedmont, Emery- ville, Richmond, Warm Springs, Decoto, Irvington. e kland 1878 E J. E. HENDERSON Undertaker Mrs, Varnie C. Shaw, Assistant 2307 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, Cal. 2407, Telegraph J Phone Lakeside 1630 SIDNEY S. JOHNSON Dealer in Wood, Coal & Carbin Fuei Phone Oakland 4376, ‘The furniture of an 8-room huse at 2385 Bush street, San Francisco. Fine place for a 'rooming house Roomers are paying rent. This fur- niture like new. Rent been paid for ‘a month. Will sacrifice, as party i leaving city. Terms if wanted. ‘Sec Springer, 77 Bacon Bldg. Oakland. 0g O/2 es 6 THE LEADING CHINESE Have you lost tarth im other dect- ors and medicines? Are you depressed and rather hopeless about your ail- ment? This message is for you. It is a promise of coure, of health, of strength and enthusiasm. My Dear Doctor—Permit me to ex- press any appreciation of your valu- able services. A combination of dis- eases common to women so afflicted me that life was practically unbear- able. I had almost given up when in- duced to cali on you and I must say that your remedies are perfectly won- derful. They have restored me to perfect health, and I thank 'you from MRS. JOHN: FLEGE, 1136 10th Avenue. the bottom of my heart. ‘MY SPECIAL ATTENTION. Consumption, Péralysis, Old Sores Gout, Piles, Asthma, Rheumatism Skin’ Diseases, Sore Eyes, Cancers Syphilis, Stomacit Trouble, Throat. For Heart, Kidney, Lungs, Ca tarrh, Lumbago, Indigestion, Appen dicitis, Diabetes, Dysentery, Hem orrhoids, Dislocated Bones and Pri vate Diseases of Men and Women. This expert has cured thousands i this country, as well as in China, an volumes of testimonials froin gratefu people who have been restored to vig orous health. NO KNIFE IS USED—Only cur ative roots, barks and herbs of nature Call at once and receive free diag nosis and advice, or if you live out 0 town write for diagnosts blank. Dr S. Sat Tong Co 548 8th street & 810 Clay st NEW PHOTO STUDIO. In South Berkeley, west of Post- office, 1763 Alcatraz avenue, known as the Macurdy’s Photo Studio. You are invited to call and see samples of some of the latest designs of cards and mounts DURHAM FARM CREAMERY The House of Pure Milk and Cream Our Dairy Products Are Always Strictly Fresh and Equal to the Best. 1479 Seventh Street Phone Lakeside 610. | CHANGED HANDS. The store locaeed at 3153 Filbert street, corner Thirty-second, has changed hands and is under the management of J. RAMPOMI, where a full line of choice Gro- ceries and | Vegetables, Stationery, etc, can be had at reasonable prices. AM orders promptly deliv. ered. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Estate of RICHARD LENORD deceased. Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, executor of the last Will of Richard Lenord, deceased, to the creditors of and ail persons’ having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said executor, at the office of Carl F Wood, 44 Bacon Building, Oakland, California, which said office the un- dersigned selects as his place of busi ness in all matters connected with said estate of Richard Lenord, de- ceased. J. B, WILSON, Executor of the last Will of Richard Lenord, deceased. Dated, Oakland, January 21st, 1915. CARL F. WOOD, Attorney of Ex- egutor, 44 ‘Bacon Building, Oakland, 3! WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS. M. D. DAVIS, PROP. 1724 Seventh Street, ‘West Oakland. P. E, CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Christensen bas opened a jew- elry store at 3297 Adeline street, South Berkeley, where he will be Pleased to meet those who need any- ‘thing in his line. He will carry a full Tine of watches, etc., and do ail kinds ‘of repairing at reasonable prices. Cooper A. M. E. Zion Church, Camp- bell Street, between Sth and 9th ‘streets; George Henry Haines Sy scone Residence 1687 Tenth Street, Phone, Oakland 8873. All persons wishing the Pastor's professional service can call him by phone and he will gladly render the services required. Lord’s Day Services, 11 A. M. and 8 P.M. Sermons 1:45 P. M. Sun- day School. Mid-week ' Services, ‘Tuesday, 8 P.M, Cless and Prayer Meeting. The first Sunday in. each month Lovefeast and the Holly Communion You are invited to all of these servi- ces, and will find a warm Christian welcome. Persone looking for church home are solicited to come into our fellowship and be assured of a helpful and peaceful companionship. Mr. Wm. Smith, the well known carpenter of our race, has opened a general repair shop at 1812 Post street, San Francisco. He is prepared to do all kinds of carpenter work, tinting, paper hanging, plastering and job work of all kinds. Kitchen cabi- nets and mission furniture of all de- signs made to fit any space at leas than furniture dealers’ prices. Je work of all kinds. Expert help in all branches. No job too small or t large. The smallest job will be ap- preciated and given his perscaal at- tention. Estimates and plans nished for new buildings. Residen 524 28th street, Phone Mission 4678. A branch will be opened in Oakland in the near. falare,