Oakland Sunshine

No 15 ODD FELLOWS' BIG REVIEW OF WORK BENEFIT FUND AMONG WOMEN Possibilities For Their Rise Were Never Brighter. Interesting Story of What the Women of Our Race Are Doing Through Organization For the Elevation of the Masses—Foundation Must Rest Upon Character. By Mrs. M. C. LAWTON. Brooklyn—Now that the various state federations of colored women's clubs have held their annual sessions and another year's work is to be planned it behoves the women to be up and doing. At no time in the world's history have there been greater possibilities of facilities for women's activities. The progress of races is determined more by the development of the women than by any other advancement. Women everywhere realize this and are spending and being spent for the uplift of the masses as never before. Colored women are keenly alive to their potentiality and are making heroic efforts in the development of a stronger and more substantial womanhood. Instead of perceptions of the colored women discouraging them, they have strengthened them, so that those of culture and ability have constituted themselves into moral, mental and intellectual derricks for the purpose of pulling up the women farthest down. They feel it their imperative duty to stimulate the woman who lacks an incentive to give impetus to latent or slumbering talent. They no longer sit on the summit of fame overlooking the ruins of neglected womanhood, but realize that they ascend they must lift A. E. as they climb. They believe that women are to be the lever with which the world must be lifted. Kingdoms will rise or fall in proportion as woman uses her influence. Nations will ascend or descend in the scale of civilization in proportion as woman deports herself. The most hopeful sign of racial development is that which begins within the race. Less than twenty years ago the colored women caught the vision, and it is leading them on to the perfect day. The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, of which Mrs. Booker T. Washington is president, with an approximate membership of 50,000; the Northeastern Federation of Women's clubs, of which Miss Elizabeth Carter of New Bedford, Mass., is president, with its thousands of members, and our own Empire State federation, 5,000 strong, Mrs. M. C. Lawn of this city president, are all united in heart, concentrated in purpose and marching in a solid phalanx to the tune of advanced womanhood. The one thing which characterizes the women's organizations throughout the country and distinguishes them perhaps from some others is that they are more directly concerned about character building than any other feature. They feel that a woman of moral worth will experience no difficulty in becoming a financial factor. Besides, they feel that the morality of the women of any race must be its cornerstone if succeeding generations are to build successfully on the foundation as laid. Unless the pedestal upon which the statue of the race must rest is properly constructed it will crumble and fall. The colored women all over this country have opened the drafts of their hearts that the fire of love may burn more brightly and that its rays may be a lamp to the feet and a light to the pathway of unfortunate womanhood. That their consciences have been quickened and their convictions deepened is evidenced in our great city by the establishment of the Empire Friendly Shelter for unfortunate girls in Manhattan and the proposed establishment in October of a home for delinquent colored girls. The constant influx to this great city from south and the immigration from foreign countries are placing before the women of New York a problem which must be reckoned with—one which, if not carefully studied, will become so intricate and complicated as to render it insoluble. Our social problems are engaging the attention of the best minds in the country, and certainly must appeal to us if we are to be reckoned with as an integral part of this great and advanced civilization. ASHBY RENOVATORY 3019 Adeline St. Phone Berk 886 Special: Ladies' and Gents' Suits Dry Cleaner $1.00. Suits Sponged and Pressed 50 Cents. All Goods Called for and Delivered District Grand Lodge Secretary P. A. Richardson Makes Glowing Report of Money Received For His Department. Fine Condition of the Order Cause For Great Enthusiasm. By GEORGE E. KING. Nashville, N. C.-The glowing reports of the grand lodge officers of the recent district grand lodge No. 7 of North Carolina, G. U. O. of O. F., held in Raleigh, and the content between Raleigh and Durham to secure the magnificent $70,000 temple the grand lodge is going to erect are among the concrete evidences of progress among our people in the Old North State. The most conspicuous evidence of the Negro's ability to manage large constructive movements by starting with limited finance was exhibited in the report of District Endowment Secretary P. A. Richardson of this town. Being splendidly endowed with the qualities essential to lead his people in such movements, and being one of the most progressive and energetic laymen in the A. M. E. church, and having become a leading business factor in his community, the grand lodge, representing a membership of 16,000, has paid Mr. Richardson a fitting tribute at each annual session for placing his department on a substantial basis. Mr. Richardson, by judicious management, keeping his finger tips on every detail of his business and strictly honest methods, has become a "native M. B. ideal" for our people in this section. He has shown how the Negro can become a factor in the south, especially in North Carolina, and by his example many of our people are succeeding in the rural districts. The endowment department of the Odd Fellows in this jurisdiction up to the year 1908, at which time Mr. Richardson was elected to redeem it from its deplorable plight, apparently had failed to meet the purposes for which it was launched, and it required a man peculiarly fitted for the task of rehabilitating this department. Mr. Richardson started out with a cash balance of $34.93 and with an indebtedness in this department of over $10,000 of unpaid claims and borrowed money and also with a policy in force for $100 which required two years to mature. During the administration of Mr. Richardson the above liabilities have been paid, current expenses kept up, over $1,000 put in office fixtures, etc., and carrying a policy of $200. Through his keen business perception and egacity he has saved the fraternity over $90,000. His annual report shows the total receipts for the year to be $28,843.27, disbursements $4,006.58, with a balance carried forward of $24,837.09. The following leading business men of the state, whose reports elicited pronounced enthusiasm and who by their hearty support have helped to bring about the splendid condition of the order, were re-elected by acclamation: D. G. M., Colonel James H. Young, Raleigh; D. D. G. M., G. C. Caldwell, Gastonia; G. S., Professor J. H. Johnson, Salisbury; D. G. T., Y. D. Garrett, Tarboro; D. D. G., Colonel C. S. L. A. Taylor, Charlotte; G. E. S., P. A. Richardson, Nashville; D. G. M., P. H. Smith, Durham; D. G. A., Dr. C. S. Brown, Winton; trustees of Odd Fellows' home, W. W. Lawrence, newborn; Professor J. H. Branch, Raleigh; A. R. Middleton, Kennsville; W. B. Hathway, Edenton; Dr. B. F. Martin, Gastonia. The 1916 session of the grand lodge will be held in Asheville. Bruce "Grit" on Citizens' Committee. John E. Bruce "Grit" the well known writer and leading literary light among our people at Yonkers, has been appointed on the "citizens" committee which is to receive Governor Charles S. Whitman and staff at the Yonkers day celebration, to be held in Yonkers Tuesday, Sept. 21. E. CANNON Groceries, Candies, Notions and Fruits 5718 E. FOURTEENTH ST. MISS ELIZABETH C. CARTER OAKLAND SUNSHINE 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 Stret 520 Filbert Street Oakland, Cal. Same Location for Ten Years ALWAYS A LARGE STOCK OF THE LATEST Suits to Order. $25 and up MRS. C. MARTIN 1009 Twenty-second Street Oakland 1009 Twer PR 1009 Twenty-second Street Oakland CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER PLANS AND Home Built on BROWN'S REAL ESTATE BARGAINS For Sale. Branch, 6-room house, lot 75x135, Fruitvale $30 down. $500 down; interest 6 per cent. Just modern house and the lot is 50x125. Thirtieth avenue. modern 6-room house in West Oakland. $250 down; 8 rooms and sleeping porch; m near Grand avenue; lot 50x120. Can; just move in and get dinner. It's a 5-room parkley. worth $9000. Fine 2-story house; 6 rooms modern, up-to-date home; lot 130½x145. Clos Bargain for quick sale. 2745 E. 17th street itvale. A few houses for rent and have 10 flats of 5 per month each. Yes, just nine dollars. Three wagons, and would be pleased to do yo try Public, and a Minister to boot. If you ne just call at my office. Upstairs in rooms No. L. A. BROWN LLLIS LAUNDRY 1062 63rd TRY US. Grand Gentlemen's all kinds of dry cleaning of all Silk Goods and Clothes carefully at factory, please recommend us to your friend. Laundry Neatly Done 40c per doz.; 3 d and 2816 STOP AT THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED Home Built on Easy Terms. Give Him a Trial. He Is One of Our Race 824 Taird Avenue BROWN'S Chicken ranch, 6-ro- Price $1950; $30 down. Only $2500; $500 do- 10-room modern house San Pablo avenue. A new, modern 6- down. $3750; $250 down; in Piedmont, near Gran- $50 down; just move in South Berkeley. $7500; worth $9000 pantry; modern, up-to- and cars. Bargain for avenue, Fruitvale. I have a few house and gas; $9 per month I have three wagon I am a Notary Public, a in my line just call at n WILLI 106 Ladies' and Gentle- Washing of all Silk If satisfactory, please Rough Dry Laundry N 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. 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 W1LL1S LAUNDRY 1062 63rd Ladies' and Gentlemen's all kinds of dry cleaning a speciality. Washing of all Silk Goods and Clothes carefully attended to. If satisfactory, please recommend us to your friends. Rough Dry Laundry Neatly Done 40c per doz.; 3 doz. for $1.00 Phone Oakland 2816 WINES. L.I. S. E. Cor. Eighth and H. Reichhold, Proprietor ES. LIQUORS AND CIGE Eighth and Washington Streets d, Proprietor Phone WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS S. E. Cor. Eighth and Washington Streets Oakland, Cali H. Reichhold, Proprietor Phone Berkeley 142 Sanitary Inspection 100 per cent NEW MODEL MARKET BEST MEATS OF ALL KINDS Eastern Hams and Bacon Fish on Fridays Sausages of All Kinds 1902 ASHBY AVENUE Berkeley NEW HOME BAKERY 1902 ASHE NEW BREAD, CAKES, BIRTHDA 3007 Grove Street, Charles L. Gelan CAKES, PIES, PASTRIES, WEDDING BIRTHDAY CAKES, ORNAMENTING Love Street, near Ashby South I Selan Res. Phone Pie BARNHART & AU G, PAPER-HANGING, TINTING, GE WALL PAPER, PAINTING, and OILS We Carry Indemnity Insurance mates Furnished. Satisfaction Guarara mont 7805 4087 Sam BREAD, CAKES, PIES, PASTRIES, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY CAKES, ORNAMENTING 3007 Grove Street, near Ashby South Berkeley Charles L. Gelan R. E. Au Res. Phone Piedmont 5333 BARNHART & AU PAINTING, PAPER-HANGING, TINTING, GRAINING, WALL, PAPER, PAINTING, and OILS We Carry Indemnity Insurance Estimates Furnished. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phone Piedmont 7895 4087 San Pablo Ave. WEST BERKELEY FREE MARKET 2015 San Pablo Avenue Between University and Allston MBATS, GROCIERIES AND FRUITS AT OAKLAND PRICES Come in and Investigate. Watch Our Specials on Satdays Phone Berkeley 5060 Our Delivery is Everywhere In America and the most business woman of the race, is in the city for a few weeks en route to the fairs. While here Madam Walker will demonstrate and teach her art of growing hair. PLAIN SEWING Fish on Fridays Oakland California 0ct 2 1915 STYLES ON HAND SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER Street Oakland PRICES REASONABLE YES NATIONS FURNISHED Give Him a Trial. Of Our Race STATE BARGAINS. Sale. Not 75x135, Fruitvale Heights. It 6 per cent. Just think, it's a lot is 50x125. Thirtieth street and in West Oakland. $2750, $250 and sleeping porch; marine view; lot 50x120. It dinner. It's a 5-room bungalow. History house; 6 rooms, bath, den, lot 130½x145. Close to trains. 2745 E. 17th street, near 27th and have 10 flats of 5 rooms, bath, just nine dollars. And be pleased to do your hauling; or to boot. If you need anything upstairs in rooms Nos. 1 and 2. DOWN LAUNDRY 3rd US. Bands of dry cleaning a speciality. Clothes carefully attended to. And us to your friends. 40c per doz.; 3 doz. for $1.06 Frank Pereira AT THE ss of S AND CIGARS 11 Streets Oakland, Cali Phone Berkeley 142 Sausages of All Kinds JUE Berkeley BAKERY The Line of INSTRIES, WEDDING AND ORNAMENTING South Berkeley High Grade Line of E W HAYES TRY US. Importers of Pres. and Mgr EVERYBODY WALTER ISAACS West Oakland's Leading HATTER and HABERDASHER N. E. Cor. 7th and Campbell Sts. West Oakland DR. M. SCHUIN Japanese Phone Oakland 2957 (Graduate of P. & S. Dent Licensed by California So Announces the op 266 SEVENTH STREET Oakland All Kinds of Dental Work Done Japanese Dentist and 2957 State of P. & S. Dental College San Francisco led by California Board of Dental Exams Announces the opening of office at H STREET Bet. Harrison Oakland Cal. OF Dental Work Done by Modern America (Graduate of P. & S. Dental College San Francisco) Licensed by California Board of Dental Examiners. Announces the opening of office at 266 SEVENTH STREET Bet. Harrison and Alice Sts. All Kinds of Dental Work Done by Modern American Methods at Reasonable Prices Hours: 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.—7 p. m. to 9 p. m. Phone Oakland 578 Carbon Fuel, 3 Sacks.....$1.10 Phone Lakeside 3341. phone Lakeside 3341 Dealer in Hours: 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.—7 p. m. to 9 p. m. Phone Oakland 5784 Carbon Fuel, 3 Sacks.....$1.10 Phone Lakeside 3341. COAL AND WOOD S W SPI W SPRINGE $ W SPRINGER INSURANCE Accident, Health, Liability. Agent Travele.s' Insurance Company of H Railroad Department. Travel in the Travelers and travel right and the best insurance in the world THE NEGRO DIRECTORY OF THE A Useful Book for Every Horse Be Sure to Receive One of These Values TILGHMAN PRE Printing 1670 THIRTEENTH STREET Ravele.s' Insurance Company of Hartford Railroad Department. the Travelers and travel right and be pre the best insurance in the world. PRO DIRECTORY OF THE BAY A Useful Book for Every Home are to Receive One of These Valuable B TILGHMAN PRESS Printing 1670 THIRTEENTH STREET d 7246 Agent Travele.s' Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. Railroad Department. Travel in the Travelers and travel right and be protected by the best insurance in the world. 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 H. J. EDWARDS & CO. The Roof Man PRACTICAL SHINGLERS 1215 Poplar Street Oakland, Cal. Special Attention Paid to Old Roofs—Estim By Your Hat In Hat Store street Key H Oakland, Cal. Attention Paid to Old Roofs—Estimates Your Hat In Hat Store 1215 Poplar Street Key Route Junction Oakland, Cal. Special Attention Paid to Old Roofs—Estimates Furnished By Your Hat In A Hat Store Where Your Patronage Is Appreciated WE WANT YOUR TRADE A Hat to Fit Your Face BERTILLION, LEADING HATTER 1025 and 1321 Broadway, Oakland 745 Market Street, San Francisco A Cowboy Soc A Hat to Fit Your Face ERTILLION, LEADING HATTER 1025 and 1321 Broadway, Oakland 745 Market Street, San Francisco Cowboy Soc OF THE VALLEY TEMPLE at Iagnolia Ha A Hat to Fit Your Face BERTILLION, LEADING HATTER 1025 and 1321 Broadway, Oakland 745 Market Street, San Francisco A Cowboy Social LILY OF THE VALLEY TEMPLE NO 7 at Magnolia Hall Friday Oct 15th mission 25 cents Good mittee will spare no pains to make this a MRS. JARRETT, Admission 25 cents Good Music The committee will spare no pains to make this a grand success MRS. JARRETT, Chairman. Phone Lakeside 3341 Phone Oakland 7246 M. Dentist Bual College San Francisco; Guard of Dental Examiners. Opening of office at Bet. Harrison and Alice Sts and Cal. by Modern American Methods Table Prices to 9 p. m. Phone Oakland 5784 Phone Lakeside 3341. r in EXPRESS RINGER Company of Hartford, Conn. Department. Travel right and be protected by me in the world. AY OF THE BAY CITIES For Every Home Of These Valuable Books. N PRESS Printing NTH STREET Key Route Junction 1. Cal. Roofs—Estimates Furnished at In A Store Your Face READING HATTER roadway, Oakland t, San Francisco y Social KEY TEMPLE NO 7 ia Hal1 Good Music pains to make this a grand success MRS. JARRETT, Chairman. 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CONRAD, 320 Hobart St., Oakland, Cal. MRS. W. D. JENKINS, 1196 19th St., Oakland, Cal. MISS ETHEL. HAZAN, 2474 Prince St., Berkeley, Cal. Consultation and Diagnosis Free. Office Hours: 9 to 6. Sundays, 10 to 12. 491 TENTH ST., Near Washington, OAKLAND, CAL. Large sunny front room, for two gentlemen or man and wife. 1077 7th street. Call after 5 o'clock. FOR SALE—Flat with 10 rooms; Streets. Lot 30x100. A Snap for $2500—Apply 722 Wood Street. 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 contest the same. Dated, June 30, 1915 GEO. E. GROSS, Clerk. By H. HENNINGSEN, Deputy Clerk. GEO. INGRAHAM, Attorney for P petitioner, 812 Broadway, Oakland Cal. A GREAT BARGAIN. Three beautiful lots, situated on Hopkins street, near East 14th street, East Oakland, 25x100 each, with frontage on both streets. Will sell one lot or the three lots for $600 each, which is less than the amount fixed by the county appraiser. J. B. WILSON Executor of the Estate of R. Lenord, Deceased. Address, 2151 Chestnut street. WARRINGTON'S Groceries Candies Bakery Ice Cream N. E. Corner Twenty-third Avenue and East Twenty-third Street. TOGO LAUNDRY BEST WORK, EXPERT HELP 1691 Seventh Street West Oakland. PURITY BAKERY CO. Pies, Cakes and Bread. All Kinds of Fancy Confection- ery Made to Order 1319 Park Street Alameda, Cal. Neatly furnished room for man and wife or fir two men, with use of kitchen. Mrs. P. L. Pollard, 834 Kirk- ham street, near 8th. Phone Lakes- side 3748. KIM'S Noodles, Chop Suey, Fried Fish Williams & Lytle Cafe 5:30 P. M. to 1 A. M. 7th & Peralta West Oakland Phone Oakland 2932. W. F. Jackson has moved his Real Estate business to 1319 7th street, near Kirkham. Homes for sale at a bargain. Houses for rent. Insurance and loans. Richmond lots for sale, 1319 Seventh Street, Oakland. MRS. H. C. HERMANSEN Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Wood, Coal, Hay, Grain, Feed 1050 East Twelfth Street Oakland, Cal. Phone Merritt 55 WILSON'S BOOK STORE Postal Cards, Toys and Stationery. 3310 Adeline Street South Berkeley 401 Eighth Street, Oakland The great Peace Coniress m good to the human race and will on this line, and we predict that when men will not participate in It appears that this is a set political affairs and our church which met recently in our city we now comes the National Negro world of religion, and later our c sunder with dissatisfaction. Rev. Newman, pastor at the added one-third more to the men will build up a large choir and k We see no reason why Nov letter day among the colored po all know, the West Indian Aid tion, and when they give anything go to the Civic Auditorium on N races what our own race can do behavior, thereby refuting the i to us. The great Peace Coniress meeting will result in everlasting good to the human race and will establish a basis for future work on this line, and we predict that the time will come sooner or later when men will not participate in this barbarous custom. It appears that this is a season of unrest and tumult in our political affairs and our churches. The educational convention which met recently in our city was split in twain by dissension, and now comes the National Negro Baptist Convention to shock the world of religion, and later our own California Conference split assunder with dissatisfaction. Rev. Newman, pastor at the Third Church, San Francisco, has added one-third more to the membership of his congregation. He will build up a large choir and keep things humming for a while. We see no reason why November 18th should not be a red letter day among the colored population of the bay cities. As we all know, the West Indian Aid Association is a charitable institution, and when they give anything it is worth while, so let us all go to the Civic Auditorium on November 18th and show the other races what our own race can do along the line of conduct and good behavior, thereby refuting the insinuation that has been allotted to us. SOUTHERN SCHOOL GROWS RAPIDLY College Near Baton Rouge, La., Is Well Managed. SUPPORTED BY THE STATE. Greater Opportunity For Advancement Afforded Our Youth at Agricultural and Mechanical State University by Its Removal to Rural Community. Baton Rogue, "A...Art through the south young people are taking advantage of the opportunities offered them to get an education, and every year bright young men and women are being turned out from the various schools of the country. Not only are the private schools well attended, but the state schools as well. The state of Louisiana is now reorganizing Southern university and A. and M. college, a state school for colored people, with opportunities equal to those of any other state. This institution was first located in New Orleans, where it stood for about thirty-four years, administering largely to the needs of the people of that city. The legislature felt that the school was not serving its greatest purpose. Therefore a bill was passed two years ago moving the school from New Orleans to a country site five PROFESSOR J. S. CLARK. miles north of Baton Rouge. Ten months ago this institution threw open its doors for the reception of students. At that time the school was opened in temporary buildings, and the classrooms, workshops and even dormitories were nothing more than plantation houses. But these houses have given way to several splendid brick buildings, completed in modern style and well furnished. The Administration building, a three story brick, was erected at a cost of $25,000. This is one of the most modern school buildings in the state of Louisiana. The institution has its own power plant and its own artisan well. Eight buildings, including the president's home, temporary dining hall, shops and others, have been erected or renovated in the past ten months. The institution had 252 pupils the past term. The courses of study are college, teachers' training, commerce, including printing, domestic art, domestic science; blacksmithing, including horse-shoeing and wheelwrighting; carpentry, including this磨刷, brick masonry, broom and mattress sewing; agriculture, including deity; and stock raising. Professor J. S. Clark, wife of at the head of this institution, is one of the sons of Louisiana and is considered one of the best trained men as well as one of the best school managers in the state. He is a close observer, quick thinker and expert in business. He knows how to deal with the school's situation. He is the first mem- --- meeting will result in everlasting and establish a basis for future work with the time will come sooner or later in this barbarous custom. Season of unrest and tumult in our lives. The educational convention has split in twain by dissension, and Baptist Convention to shock the town California Conference split as follows. Third Church, San Francisco, has membership of his congregation. He keep things humming for a while. November 18th should not be a red population of the bay cities. As we Association is a charitable instituting it is worth while, so let us all November 18th and show the other along the line of conduct and good insinuation that has been allotted ber of our rac ejected to the presidency of this school. He has done more in the way of building up a great institution for Louisiana, interesting the white friends to give money, than any of his predecessors. Notwithstanding the appropriation for the institution last year was only $35,000. President Clark has rightly maneuvered and honestly talked to his board, the governor and the state superintendent so that these people have seen the necessity of supplementing this sum so as to make for Louisiana a threefold yield to the legislature's appropriation. He stands well among the people of his state, and there is no colored man in all Louisiana who is more highly respected than the president of Southern university. He is reliable in every way. Perhaps this is the secret of the rapid growth of Southern university. Professor Clark pays his teachers for every month in the year. Well known all over the country as he is and recognized by all school men, he is determined to make Southern university one of the best state schools for colored people in the south. He is a man that can stand up and do the right, not only because he is well trained, clean and upright in his character, but he has managed to so live and conduct himself that he has some of the world's goods to his credit. He may be considered from an intellectual, moral and financial point to be the right man to head a great institution like Southern university is destined to be. ASSOCIATION BRANCH WORK Local Organization at Portland, Ore. Makes a New Beginning. The Portland (Ore.) branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People is showing signs of encouraging activity. It starts its fall and winter work as a full fledged branch, having received its chartter, constitution and bylaws from the headquarters of the national body in New York. At the August meeting of the branch officers for the ensuing year were elected and the various committees appointed. The officers and committees are the following well known and progressive citizens: E. J. Minor, president; Mrs. H. M. Gray, vice president; Mrs. E. D. Cannady, re-elected secretary; E. G. Dickens, treasurer. The executive committee consists of R. D. Luscher, W. B. Brown, Rev. W. W. Howard, for one year; Rev. William Maggett, Dr. J. A. Merriman, F. D. Thomas, for two years; J. W. Stanley, E. D. Cannady, Mac Stanley, for three years. The other committees and members are: Membership committee, Rev. William Maggett, Mrs. M. M. Gray, J. Jones; finance committee, E. J. Minor, E. G. Dickens, W. C. Becton; press committee, Mrs. E. D. Cannady, J. W. Stanley, R. Lloyd Smith; legislative committee, Attorney Arthur I. Moulton, F. D. Thomas, E. D. Cannady, Attorney Guy C. H. Corlis and Attorney George Arthur Brown; education and amusement committee, Dr. Merriman, W. B. Brown and Hugh Harper. Society of Progressive Virginians. The ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia in Brooklyn will begin the fall and winter work of the organization with an entertainment and reception on Thursday evening, Sept. 30. The function will be held at Lincoln hall. Waverly and Atlantic avenues. Lincoln hall is owned by Alpha lodge No. 1381. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Roger Harkill is president of the auxiliary, which has a membership of nearly 200. The society has a good bank account and is free from any financial indebtedness. Its management reflects credit upon the officials, who are supported by a membership of loyal women. Pittsburgh's Mayor Bara Film Play. The fight on moving picture plays which have features calculated to arouse ill feeling between white and colored people is still on. At Pittsburgh the last week in August leading white and colored people, with the Colored Civic league co-operating, made a strong protest to the city authorities against a certain photo play of the kind here mentioned. The result was that Mayor Armstrong issued an order to the chief of police forbidding the exhibition of any film calculated to in- THRIFTY ARKANSAS SCHOOL Walters Institute to Lay Cornerstone at Chanel Opening, Sept. 26. Warren, Ark.-Walters institute, located at Warren, Ark. will begin its eighth annual session with the laying of the cornerstone and the opening of its new chapel. The exercises begin Sept. 26 with a sermon delivered by Bishop Alexander Walters of New, York city, for whom the school is named, and continue through Wednesday, the 29th. The Rev. Thomas W. Wallace, editor of the Western Star of Zion, East St. Louis, Ill., and the Rev. John C. Temple. The new chapel is a modern brick building, affording space in its concrete basement for dining room, kitchen and pantries. The building will be named Blackwell chapel in honor of the splendid service which Bishop G. L. Blackwell has rendered the school and the southwest during the seven years he has presided over that diocese. The bishop also will be present for the event. The main building of Walters institute, a thirty room frame structure, with all of its equipment, was destroyed by fire April 24, 1914. There was only $3,000 insurance, $1,000 of which was used to cancel the mortgaged indebtedness on the building that was burned. Notwithstanding this, Professor James W. Eichelberger, principal of the school, has, with the board of trustees, so managed and worked that money has been raised and two new buildings—a large frame building and the Blackwell chapel, which is to be opened in October—have been erected at a cost of more than $6,000. The frame building has been furnished, current expenses met with a comparatively small deficit and the work is more promising than ever before. The institution enjoys the distinction of having eight very prominent white men on its advisory board, of which board the mayor of Warren is chairman. These gentlemen have stood loyalty by the principal in his efforts to rebuild. The school represents in a very large degree what the race is doing for itself in the south. The principal addressed four conferences presided over by Bishop Blackwell in June, where he received more than $600 for the work. The Woman's Volunteer movement, an organization which began immediately after the fire destroyed the first building, has been helpful in securing money with which to carry on the work. Now re-enforced by a number of prominent women in several states, the organization is making the effort to shower the chapel and dining room with necessary equipment and furnishings by Sept. 25. The trustees are also planning to make a special effort on Sept. 26 to raise a large sum with which to meet pressing obligations and to carry the work on throughout the session. The attempt is being made by the management to show how meager are the school facilities for the Nes. $^{2}$ youth in this section. There are fewer colleges and good high schools in Arkansas than in any of the southern states. The illiteracy in the deltas of Arkansas, near where the school is located, is greatest, while illiteracy in Louisiana, whence a number of the students come, is 48.4 per cent. Walters institute is doing a fine pioneer work in the southeastern part of Arkansas, offering the regular high school course and training in a few industries. ORDER OF SHEPHERDS MEETS Fifth Annual Session of Noted Society Held at Richmond, Va. The fifth annual meeting of the Improved Order of Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem was held for three days the second week in September at the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist church, Richmond, Va. The sessions were largely attended. There were about 300 delegates present from the various local lodges whose reports were read and listened to with great interest. The society was organized at Richmond five years ago. The insurance department, after examining the accounts of the order, approved of its work and management without any criticism of its internal workings or financial condition whatever. The report says: "The affairs of the order are in splendid condition. Death claims and the other financial obligations are promptly settled and indicate that the management of the order is alive to the responsibility which rests upon the officials to deal justly by all of the members." Lincoln Jubilee Celebration Notes. By actual count of exhibits thirty-two states are represented at the Lincoln jubilee celebration and exposition, which was formally opened at the Colosseum in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 23. There are also exhibits from the governments of Hatti and Liberia, the Roman Catholic church, the board of freedmen of the Presbyterian church, the Methodist Episcopal church, the national Baptist convention, the Episcopal church, the African Methodist Episcopal church and other religious, political and industrial bodies. Odd Fellows Elect Officers At the recent convention of the district grand lodge of the New York State Old Fellows, held in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., W. David Brown of New York city was elected district grand master. The other officers are W. J. Smith, deputy district grand master, Rochester; W. F. Adair, district grand secretary, Brooklyn; J. T. Johnson, district grand treasurer, Coronar, N. Y.; J. A. Glasgow, district grand director, New York city; Edward Henry, T. J Lee and J. W. Mitchell, grand auditor, Brooklyn. FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS. The following 5-room cottage, with lot 100x105, with gas, bath, and wired for telephone, at 1215 79th avenue, near East 14th street, with fruit trees on the lot and rabbit hatches on the place, and an automobile garage, will be sold for cash for $2000. We will sell the same place on terms for $2500, with payments as follows: $250.00 down and $15.00 per month payment of 7 per month. We rent a payment. Persons desiring to rent the place can do so for $13.00 per month. Also stationary tubs: See I. B. Wilson. 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 Tennessee to Hartford, Conn. He has absolute full charge of the railroad insurance of this company. 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, congenial and always ready when you enter his office, 77 B.Con 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 Maroin 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. It is requested that the general public of the bay cities will rally towards attending the entertainment at Hamilton's Auditorium on August 26, as Rev. Peck is doing everything that is in his power to make this the greatest affair that has ever been witnessed in Oakland. CHINESE HERB SPECIALISTS. All alliments of whatever nature successfully cured by my wonderful life-giving Chinese Herbs. When your case is given up as hopeless by others, give us a thank. No knife used. Consultation free. Our hours 10 to 8. DR. WOO, the Original CHINESE HERB CO., 704, Sacramento St., corner Kearuy, San Francisco, Cal. Napa, Cal., March 4, 1913. To whom it may concern: whom it may concern: I am also thought about nine months ago; also had female teeth. Seemed to me that doctor could cure me. 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It seemed to me that no doctor could cure me. They all said that and had a consumption that they all hoped when I decided to give Dr. Woo a trial, so I took Dr. Woo's treatment about five weeks and got entirely cured. Words cannot express my thanks to this wonderful Chinese physician. I am delighted to recommend Dr. Woo to those who are sick. If anyone couldn't this statement, they would be grateful. CARL C. HAMILTON, Gordon Hotel, Pacific St., San Francisco, Cal. Work quickly and neatly done at Parker's Public Stenography Office, 891 Campbell street. Lakeside 1861. All work strictly private and con- fidential. Dictations taken over the phone by our expert shorthand writer. Give us a call. M. M. PARKER, Manager. For Rent—Furnished rooms with bath to reliable party. Call between 1 and 3 p. m. at 2049 Market street, or phone Oakland 6933. Mrs. A. Hughes. 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, the 5th day of April, A. D. 1915, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day, at the Courtroom of Department No. 4 o 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. HENNINGSEN. Deputy Clerk GEO. INGRAHAM, Attorney for Petitioner, 812 Broadway, Oakland Col. MASONIC ORDER MEETS AT SELMA Thirty-eighth Annual Gathering of Wealthy State Organization Represents Membership of 16,000—New Education Movement Started—Eastern Star Re-elects Mrs. Balasco. Selma, Ala.—The thirty-eighth annual communication of the Alabama grand lodge Ancient Order Free and Accepted Masons, recently held here in the hall of Selma university, was the banner meeting in the history of the order in this state. Grand Master Walter Thomas Woods of Mobile presided. The occasion also marked the twentieth annual gathering of the grand chapter, Eastern Star, Royal Grand Matron Janie H. Balasco of Mobile and Royal Grand Patron Rev. J. H. Rose were in charge as presiding officials. Reports were read from 585 local lodges representing a membership of 16,000. The official reports on the financial status of the two bodies as given by the Rev. A. F. Owens, official reporter for the order, show that Endowment Treasurer Professor R. B. Hudson has received during the fiscal year $93, $85.23, and that after paying all ex- J. O. DIFFAY penses there is a balance of $15,169.78 on hand. The receipts at the Selma session were $12,492.30, which was $2,000 in excess of the amount received at the 1914 meeting. Grand Treasurer Mrs. A. E. Douglass of the Eastern Star reported receipts amounting to $14,235.46, leaving a balance of $3,467.63. The total for both the grand lodge and the Eastern Star was $126,912.26. Grand Treasurer J. O. Diffay made a clear and accurate statement of all money received by him during the year from the various sources of the order. Resolutions were adopted by the grand lodge thanking Dr. Stakelmey of Montgomery for opposing the Bomer bill prohibiting white teachers. From Negro schools and indorsed the tutorials in the Montgomery Advertising and other papers on the same subject. The Southern railroad was thanked for deciding to place colored porters on its lines, also thanking the Loutville and Nashville railroad for special coaches for delegates to the grand lodge. A strong report on education was read by H. C. Bentord of Huntsville indorsing the movement to reduce illiteracy in Alabama, calling upon each member of the grand lodge to teach at least one colored person to read and write. The report was adopted without opposition. The grand master in his annual address recommended the same. Grand Master Wood recommended also that any colored Masons convicted of "bootlegging" should be suspended from the order. After the officers were installed by Past Master James T. Gregory of Greenville the grand lodge adjourned. Among the leading men of the race in the state attending the grand lodge were: Dr. E. T. Belsaw, Mobile; J. O. Diffay, Birmingham, president of the Albama Penny Savings bank; James A. Bray, Birmingham, editor of the Voice of the People, the official organ of the grand lodge; Professor H. C. Benford, principal of the Huntsville High school; H. A. Loveless, Mintgomery, Jeremiah Barnes, Tuscaloosa, the oldest colored Mason in the state; C. N. McDaniel, Hartsele; James T. Gregory, Greenville; Professor C. L. McWilliams, Professor R. B. Hudson, Selma; Dr. L. L. Burwell, Selma; Dr. P. W. White, Georgiana; E. W. Stone, Selma; Rev. A. F. Ownes, Selma university; Rev. W. H. Mixon, Selma, and others. The grand chapter, Eastern Star, reelected all the old officers with only one change—Mrs. D. Gurwell of Selma as grand secretary in place of former Secretary Hassen. Grand Matron J. M. Balasco of Mobile stated that 500 women attended the meeting of the grand chapter. The following named persons are the elective officers for the ensuing year: Walter T. Woods, G. M., Mobile; James A. Byrd, D. G. M., Birmingham; J. H. Curtiss, G. S. W., Dothan; Joseph Phillips, G. J. W., Pike Road; C. N. McDaniels, G. S., Hartselle; J. O. Diffay, G. T., Birmingham; R. B. Hudson, G. E. T., Selma; A. A. Peters, G. E. S., Girard. F. Nesti, Prop. Oakland 3444 COSTA SALOON Domestic and Imported MANY NEGRO DOLLS BEING SENT OUT. Nashville, Tenn.—An announcement was made by the Nations. 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 will wait to get the big dolls." While hundreds of small dolls sent to the church declares that it was surprising to note that the people wanted the dolls ranging in sizes from seventeen to thirty-six inches. The orders are be--g rapidly sent out. 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 Let alone the date of October 15th, taken by Lily of Valley Temple No. 7 Remember St. Augustine's Benefit Dance October 8th. Keep off the date of October 20th, taken by the Committee of eRtired Soldiers. Admission 25 cents October 8 at Lincoln Hall. Keep off the date October 8th. A dance at Lincoln Hall. Admission is 25 cents. October 15th. Remember, the place is Magnolia Hall. Something new. A Cowboy Social. At Magnolia Hall. October 15th. The Board of Directors of the Northern Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will meet with Mrs. Tilghman, 1670 13th street, Monday, October 4th. All members are requested to be present as习惯 of importance is to be transacted. Don't forget the Cowboy Social on October 15, 1915, at Magnolia Hall, where fifteen young ladies of the S. M. T. will appear in stunning costumes of the wild west days. Wonder who will be the bronco rider? Best music Foresters' Hall, October 29. Prizes for best characters. Masquerade Ball October 29. Foresters' Hall, October 29, 1915. Dance of all nations will be given by Bournemouth Circle October 29th, 1915. Keep off the date. Meet me at the Hallowe'en Masquerade October 29. Admission only 25c October 29 116 P. E. CHRISTENSEN Mr. Christensen has opened a jewelry store at 3297 Adeline street, South Berkeley, where he will be pleased to meet those who need anything in his time. He will carry a full line of watches, etc., and do all kinds of repairing at reasonable prices. WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS. M. D. DAVIS, PROP. 1724 Seventh Street, West Oakland. The Cheopian club is a club of young men who are trying to hold high the social standard of the young people in this community. They solicit the patronage of the public on October 22 in a midsummer shirt waist ball at Majestic hall. Three prizes will be given for the ladies selling the most tickets. Good mus'. Grand Ex RECEPTION FORESTERS' HALL WEDNESDAY EVENING In honor of Captain Loving and gallant 24th U. S. Infantry, under retired non-commissioned staff of 1st Cavalry, United States Army. Address of welcome will be attorney-at-law, Oakland, Cal., in Infantry from the Philippine Island. Admission 50 cents. COMM Sergeant Major J. R. Green, Sergeant Major T. W. Goodlo, Sergeant Major E. W. Made, Q M. Sergeant Cornelius Fu, Chief Musician Edward Polk Oakland 58I3 CLARK FLO CHRYSANTHEMUMS, VIOLE RO Clay Street Oakla Grand Exposition RECEPTION & BALL WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 20TH, 1915, COMMITTEE. Sergeant Major J. R. Green, U. S. A., retired. Sergent Major T. W. Goodlow, U. S. A., retired. Sergent Major E. W. Maden, U. S. A., retired. Q M. Sergeant Cornelius Fuller, U. S. A., retired. Chief Musician Edward Polk, U. S. A., retired. $950.00. $100.00 DOWN. A good 6-room house; bath and electric lights; large barn; lot 50x130. The owner has just found a rich gold mine and is giving this place away. The first person at my office with $100.00 gets it. The property is in Elmhurst, three blocks to cars and school and is easily worth $200000. A good 6-room house; bath 50x130. The owner has just four this place away. The first person The property is in Elmhurst, this is easily worth $200000. Admission 35 cents. 458: M. S. G., Mrs. Lizzie Smith. M. N. G., Mrs. Lena Osborne. R. N. G., Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. N. G., Mrs. Ruth Bridges. W. Treasurer, Lizzie Baker. Counselor, Henrietta Bridges. Worthy Recorder, Lucy Crabb, 519 Adeline Street. 6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Estate of Stanislaw Dziuba, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Executrix of the estate of Stanislaw Dziuba, deceased, to the creditor; 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, 912 Broadway Oakland, room 59, and said office the undersigned selects as her place of business in all matters connected with 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. 1753 Seventh Street. Oakland, Cal. The regular business meetings of the Afro-American Council of Alameda County are head 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. 11 BARRETT, President J. F. SUMMERS, secretary HEALTH RESTORED BY DRS. CHAN AND KONG. 大和 義勇 I 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 almost every known disease. These letters from local and out-of-town sufferers are open to your inspection at our office. The following 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, Dear Sir: Having doctored 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. 90l Clay Corner of 9th Exposition ON & BALL h and electric lights; large barn; lot ound a rich gold mine and is giving son at my office with $100.00 gets it. three blocks to cars and school and L. A. BROWN, 715 Broadway. 13th Street at Clay SOCIETY The N. A. A. C. will hold their open meeting on Monday night, Oct. 4, at Cooper A. M. E. Zion church on Campbell street. A prominent speaker has been chosen to give a half-hour's address, after which a matter will be presented from the National that all will be interested in. Let everybody come out and hear about it. Keep off the date of October 19 for the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans. Remember that on October 12th Golden State Temple No. 1, I. D. O. K. K. will give a Passing Show and Portola Ball at Foresters' hall. Admission 50 cents. A dance for only 25 cents at Lincoln hall for the benefit of St. Augustine Mission on October 8. Remember the midsummer shirt waist ball at Majestic hall on October 22, by the Cheopian club. At the rally held at the Third Baptist church, San Francisco, Sunday, September 26th, three hundred and seventy dollars was raised, and when all sports are brought in the four hundred dollar mark will be reached. Miss Eva Jones has full charge of the choir now, and it is predicted that in a short time the Third Church Choir will excell any around the Bay. Louie Hawkins died Saturday at the residence of his mother, Mrs. E. Hawkins on 83rd avenue. The funeral was held Wednesday, September 29th, from Henderson's undertaking parlors. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. Katie Hawkins, a mother, Mrs. Ella Hawkins, one sister, Mrs. Maggie Payne, and a brother, Harry Hawkins, and other relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. A. W. Pegues of Raleigh, N.C., is visiting her brother, Mr. Christain and family on Willow street. The ladies' auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans will please accept thanks for complimentary tickets to their Black and White Ball on Oct. 19th, at Lorin Hall. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Boyd and daughter, of Nashville, Tenn., are in our midst. While here they are the guests of Mrs. Christine 1025 Willow street. Mrs. Boyd is secretary of the National Negro Press Association. News reached the Sunshine office that Rev. N. P. Greggs, the former pastor of the First A. M. E. Church in Los Angeles, but who was transferred to the Missouri Conference by Bishop H. B. Parks, will take charge of the Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Mrs. Kearan Williams, who underwent an operation for tonicitis, is home from the hospital and reported as getting along nicely. Miss Pauline Ray of Sacramento, is in our city visiting her cousin, Mrs. C. N. Gibson, 6148 Colby street. Mrs. Elam of Chicago is visiting her niece, Mrs. J. Peyton on 24th street. Queen Esther Chapter No. 13 will please accept thanks for invitation card to their reception in honor of the 34th session of the Grand Chapter on October 13. The Sunshine wishes to thank Mizpah Temple No. 18 for complimentary tickets to their shirt waist ball. Miss P. Randall on 30th street, who has been suffering from an attack of pomaine poison from eating corn, is much better. Miss Ada Anderson departed this life September 27th, at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Anna Perrin on 34th day. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. J. E. Henderson, who had charge, shipped the body on Thursday morning, to Redwood City for interment. Rev. G. Haines accompanied the body of Miss Ada Anderson to Redlands, Calif., where she will be laid to rest. Mr. James Hinds and family on Filbert street, will leave in a few days for Nevada, where they will reside permanently. Mr. Sandy Toliver, who has been sick for some time in the railroad hospital, in San Francisco, improves very slowly. The Fanny J. Coppin Club held a meeting at the residence of Mrs. M. Stafordi, 934 Willow street, on Tuesday, 21. Mrs. Alice Miller, the hostess. Election of Officers took place. Installation next meeting to be held at Mr. M. L. Morris', 1440 Left street, Tuesday, October 5, 1915 All members requested to be present by order of the President. Mrs. H. B. TILGHMAN. MRS. L. WILLIAMS, Secretary. Miss Mattie Scott, who has been ill at her residence, 539 Filbert street, passed away Saturday morning at 5 A. M. Funeral services were held from North Oakland Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 P. M. The members and officers of Beth Eden Baptist Church have started the erection of a new edifice on their property at Filbert street. The Mothers' Charity Club will meet Monday, October 4th, with Mrs. Minnie Le Lange, 59 7th street. Mrs. H. Jones, President; Mrs. Etta Page, Secretary. "Patterson-Greenfield" is the name of the new automobile made by the famu colored form of buggy makers. C.R. Patterson & Sons, of Greenfield, Ohio. The car is said to embody distinctive features and to in every way measure up to the Patterson standard of excellence. Keep off date October 29, 1015. COLORED FAIR GREAT SUCCESS Rare Opportunity Afforded All to See Work of People Along Industrial Lines. The Industrial fair given under the auspices of the local colored Baptist church at Oak Park this week is drawing larger crowds each evening. Splendid addresses are being delivered by invited speakers. In his third effort of this kind Rev. Reed, the pastor of the local church, is to be congratulated upon the extensive plan of the fair. Several beautifully decorated booths have been installed, and exhibitions of skilled needle work, hand-painting, dress-making, etc., are in evidence. A splendid opportunity to see the work of local colored people along many industrial lines is offered by this fair. Large numbers of both races attend each evening. The address delivered by the Rev. Heeb of the Unitarian church last evening was rich in wholesome advice to the colored people. He urged them to make great capital of the things that count for character building and to keep far from the spirit of bitterness and militant agitation. His address was thoroughly enjoyed and roundly applauded. The program of music rendered by the San Joaquin Club of women was a splendid feature of the program. Special mention is due the numbers given by the quartet. One thing is the last and longest feature of the fair. The special feature will be the beautiful flag drill by young women and the address by Rev. Jas. A. Stout, the most noted colored orator and humorist of the state. The meals served are of the old Southern style and please everybody SAN FRANCISCO. Miss Leona Moore of Bakersfield is here visiting the Exposition and is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Anson of 2474, Greenwich street. Miss Gertrude Williams and brother James entertained a few of their friends at their residence 2120 Fillmore street Tuesday evening, complimentary to their friend, Miss Leona Moore, of Bakersfield. Miss Williams was assisted by Mrs C. Anson and Miss Ruythe Massegale. Dainty greetings were served, the guests departing, everyone having had a most enjoyable evening and very glad to have met Miss Moore. BETHEL NOTES. h Rev. Mr. Harbert, pastor of Bethel Church, San Francisco, received news of the death of his brother in Los Angeles Sunday evening and left on Monday in company with his sister, Mrs. L. V. Taylor of 88th avenue, Oakland, for the southern city. His brother, Rev. S. G. Norman, was retired and had resided in Texas Conference and fifteen years. The members and friends of Bethel tendered a substantial surprise to their pastor and his family on last Friday night. Next Sunday will be Communion day at Bethel and all are invited to be present, the pastor will administer the same. The recital of Mr. Ed Anderson at Bethel on October 15 will be a most interesting affair. ZION NOTES. Last Sunday was a record breaking day for crowds at the Geary street Zion Church. Rev. E. D. W. Jones preached two practical and enthusiastic sermons. The famous Sims brothers, music composers, sang at the early evening young peoples' meeting. The pastor announced that he had calls for colored help and had succeeded in getting work for eight during the week. An employment judge has been kept in the study for a month and daily positions are sought and secured. Last Sunday is Annual Floral Service. Special music and addresses Holy Communion in the morning, at which time the pastor will preach "What is thy life?" The white man tried by a Negro court in Allensworth last week, has had wide circulation by the white papers. But not quite so wide as if it had been a Negro man in a white colony cursing and abusing a white woman, for then there would have been large head lines. "Negro hanged for Assalting a White Woman." The writer is made to wonder what the Negroes of this Black colony want with a white man there. Can they not buy their few canned goods from some Negro? What's the use of colonizing and then let some straggling white, negro woman-loving man come in the colony, scoop up the poor Negroes' pennies, insult their women, and laugh? Joe Jeanette, famous pugilist, has retired from the ring and established a jitney bus line in Hoboken, New Jersey. Frank C. Fane, treasurer of the Pullman Porters' Benevolent Association, has recently launched a movement to establish a home for aged and dependent men of the service. The association has its headquarters in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Bell of 1175 7th street have issued invitations to the marriage of their sister, Manaiza Bell, to Mr. A. H. Sneed of Reno, New. The wedding is to take place Tuesday, October 5, 1915, at 8:30 P. M., at the residence 1175 7th street. Mr. Henry A. Boyd and party were given a sight-seeing tour of Oakland and vicinity Friday morning, October 1, 1915. Rev. John Pointer has been appointed to fill the pulpit at the Fifteenth street Church until the new pastor arrives and he is expected at any time. Services will go forward as usual. A reception was given at North Oakland Baptist Church Thursday night, September 30th, in honor of Mr. tienry A. Boyd and party of Nashville, Tenn. The North Oakland Baptist Church, 29th street, near San Pablo avenue. Dr. G. C. Coleman, pastor. The Lord was in His holy temple last Lord's day. A good congregation greeted the pastor at the morning hour. The pastor preached from the words, "I Am the Light of the World," and at night from the subject, "Prodigial Son," and the audience seemed much pleased. Three strong young mtn stood up for prayers. The outlook for a good spiritual meeting is very bright. The Rev. W. D. Carter, D.D., of Seattle, Wash., is expected to assist us in our fall meeting, which begins on the second Sunday night in October. Our pastor will preach all day next Sunday. The people of Oakland are cordially invited to attend out services next Lord's day and the earnest plea is hereby made to come praying and come singing. Mrs. P. L. Pollard of 834 Kirkham street entertained at a large dinner Monday night, September 27th. Mrs. F. Chartman of Ellensburg, Wash., left for home on the Pueblo Thursday, Sept. 30th. You are cordially invited to the grand charity entertainment and dance to be given in the one million dollar Municipal Auditorium on Thursday, November 18th, by the United West Indians. We will be with pleasure and gratification the patriotic wave of interest manifested by all of our people in the grand function. From far and near tokens and promises of liberal support are sent to us daily. This function has taken on a civic feature and it is very evident that all of our race who can will be out on the evening of this great civic celebration. Several of the very best of our artists will appear on the stage that night, and their renditions will fill our bosoms with just social pride. As an introducer we are pleased to mention Miss Mary Cazaboun, a young lady of about twenty summers. Among a group of one thousand contestants she was awarded the only prize as a pianist. Miss Cazaboun will perform on the piano for us on that evening. On her record it is evident that a treat is in store for the public. The committee once again beg to state that this is not an exclusive full dress affair. You simply dress to suit yourselves. Meet me at Guy Henry's Black and White dance to be given October 11, 1015, Lorin Hall, South Berkeley, cor. Alcatraz and King. Ladies, wear your black and white dresses; and gents, wear your black and white shirts. Refreshments free. Admission 50 cents. Music by Orphean Orchestra. A BOY WANTED Wanted, a nice, honest colored boy, who attends school, to work in a merchant's store during the hours he is not required to attend school. He will be well paid for his time. See J. B. Wison at office, 1176 7th street. NATIONAL BAPTIST EXHIBIT ATTRACTS WIDE ATTENTION. Governor of Michigan Praises Work of Our Largest Publishing House. Chicago.—Thousands of people in attendance at the Lincoln jubilee celebration, now in progress in this city, have viewed the splendid exhibit of the National Baptist Publishing board of Nashville, Tenn. The exhibit is in charge of an experienced display man, who is employed constantly at the publishing house. In addition to the exhibit at the Colseum, where the jubilee celebration is in progress, this institution has an additional exhibit at the Eighth Regiment armory, where the national Baptist convention opened its thirty-fifth annual session on Wednesday morning, Sept. 8. One of the most attractive features of the exhibit is the uniqueness with which it is arranged and installed. It shows a graduation in efficiency in the art preservative, having on display the productions in mechanism and literary art from the smallest postal card to a mammoth leather or morocco bound art, the entire exhibit being the work of members of the race employed in the institution. Spectator have lingered long and admiringly at the skill and mechanical perfection displayed in these articles. Their admiration increases when they are old by the instructor that every of the vast number of people employed at the Nashville institution came to work without experience at any firm or institution in their particular line of work. The exhibit shows samples of twenty-three different song books, in which, in most cases, the music was written, composed, arranged, printed, bound and sent out by members of the race. Every line of Sunday school requisites and church helps needed for the denomination is also shown. In connection with this there is a church supply exhibit, showing that members of the race have actually been taught the art of cabinet making. In the church supply department anything can be made of wood from a collection plate to the most expensive church news, pulpits and pulpit furniture. There is also a complete display of Negro dolls ranging in size from the tiniest twelve inch doll, which is well dressed, to one measuring about three feet in height. Free literature is given those who stop to view the display. It has already been pronounced as the most unique exhibit at the celebration, where it is learned that it will remain until the exposition closes. The governor of Michigan in viewing this exhibit pronounced it the best arranged and most complete as it has seen. The Chicago Daily American made special mention of it. Golden State TEMPLE NO FINE CAKES AND BREAD 3 Loaves Bread for 100 All Kinds of Bread Delivered to All Parts of the City 1660 Seventh Street West Oakland N. Houston (chairman F. Fields C. Sevelle J. Dewson ADMISSION - - - 35 cents OId People Home ANNUAL HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE BALL ADMISSION 25c GRAND MARCH 9 P.M. Prizes for Best Sustained Characters It should be our duty to help support this institution, which is a monument to the heroic struggle of a few fruitful women. MISS. M. JONES, Chairman. Committee: Madams E. Brown, H. Tilghman and L. Crabb LAKE COUNTY Reduced Excursion Rates Now on Sale Daily Stations Oakland—Berkeley—Alameda—Richmond Long Time Limits Southern Pacific Oakland 1st & Broadway. Phone Oakland 7960 Oakland 7th & Broadway. Phone Oakland 738 L. Richardson C. J. Malley P. E. Crabtree D. E. & P. Agt. City Tkt. Agt City Pass Agt. Majestic Hall LINCOLN HALL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1915. Admission 25 cents SHOW AND PORIO By Golden Sta TEMPLE NO PORTOIA BAIL State NO K. OCTOBER 12, 1915 Oakland FOOD MUSIC Nelson Day, Secretary ERY Prop. 3 Loaves Bread for 10c All Parts of the City West Oakland Shirt- DAY EVENING, OCTOBER 1 Clay at 13th Street DMISSION 50c GOOD MUSIC Jams, Chairman Nelson Da side 239 ATLAS BAKERY E. M. Kontogians, Prop. AND BREAD 3 Loave of Bread Delivered to All Parts o street WAIST BALL THE CHEOPIAN CLUB FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1915 12th Street near Broadway NC ing the most tickets. E C. Sevelle J. Dewson "Charity Begins at Home" People H HALLOWE'EN MASQUER NING OCT. 29, 1915 benefit of I D. O. K. K. GOOD MUSIC COMMITTEE Let it be at the THE NEW YORK TIMES "I Can't" sees a mountains what bolder eyes Recognize as mole hills; ambition dies. And leaves him complaining in help-ness wrath. "I Can't" has a notion that, out of spite, He's being cheated of what's his right. The men who succeed by hard work and pluck, He envisions and sneers at as "Fools for luck!" "I Can't" is a loafer, who won't admit That his life's the mess he has made of it; The treasure that's sparkling beneath his ev. He thinks he can't reach—and won't even try. "I Can't" has a feeling the world's in debt To him for a living he's failed to getz But, given a chance to collect, he'll About past failures, and whine. "I can't!" —Charles R. Barrett. "I WILL!" "I Will" has a spirit that nothing daims: Once he gets his eye on the thing he wants He rolls up his sleeves and he pitches in With a splendid zeal that is bound to win. "I Will never hesitates lest he fail— In his heart he's sure that he will prevail. No mountain can halt him, however high; There's no task so hard but he'll have a try. "I Will" sets his teeth when things start off wrong; He just grins, and mutters: "This can't last long can't last long. I'll take a fresh start; and Adversity Will be going some if he catches me." "I Will" has a punch hid in either hand; He has training, strength, and a heap of sand; or sand, He swings his hard fists in the world's grim face, And he bangs away till the world gives place. "I Will" understands in his own strength lies The one chance he'll get at the things men prize. Discouragement, failure—nothing can chill The stout heart of him who declares "I will!" —Charles R. Barrett. Under the heading of Brown't Bargains we offer the following: A beautiful 6 room 2-story Queen Ann house; beam ceiling, built-in bookcase; dining room and parlor 18 by 28; three large, sunny bedrooms, with two closets each; white enamel finish; electric and gas lights; the lot is 40x120, on the north side of the street, between Grove street and San Pablo avenue, only three minutes' walk to cars and jitney service. This house was built four years ago at a cost (for house and lot) of $4800. My price today is only $3200 for the whole thing; $400 down and $20 per month, including the interest at 6 per cent per annum. Pitch In. And the above description describes the following. A 7-room square house, 2-story; Price $3400; $300 down. A pair of flats on Grove street, $2,500; $1,000 down. $4,000 A 6 room cottage, between Grove and Telegraph avenue; $3,900; $500 down. A 7 room 2 story Queen Ann; needs a coat of paint; lot 50x150; $2,500 cash. A 8 room H. B. cottage; hardwood floors; near Telegraph; $2,900; $200 cash. If you have a lot or a piece of property in Texas or in Maine I can exchange it for any property here in California, you may desire. If you have only a little money and want to start buying a home, just get your ideas together with your money, and I can help you. I have been seven years in the real estate business and know it very well; have saved money for others, and can save you money if you will only sell it to a thousand house for sale and in eve- lmonary Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda, San Francisco and about the bay, and will sell them to you as cheap, and in many cases cheaper, than the man of the opposite race will. Awaiting your call I am, Look me up; I am here to serve my people. I am a race man. I have a well equipped office. I make deeds, homesteads and all kinds of legal documents; appraise property and give estimates. Sincerely yours, L. A. BROWN, 715 Broadway, Rooms 1 and 2, Oakland, Cal. EPISCOPAL CHURCHMEN TO MEET IN CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Conference of Workers Among Colored People Begins Sept. 21. Cambridge, Mass.-At no time within in the past ten years has more interest been shown by the people of this city in the coming of a religious gathering than that which manifests itself over the conference of workers in the Protestant Episcopal church among colored people to be held here from Sept. 21 to 24, inclusive. The sessions of the conference will be held in St. Bartholomew's church. The president of the conference is the Rev. Dr. Henry P. Delany, and the Rev. George F. Bragg is the secretary. By previous arrangement the opening services of the conference will be held at St. Paul's cathedral. The annual sermon will be delivered by the Venerable Henry L. Phillips, D. D., archdeacon of Pennsylvania, and the address of welcome is to be made by Zishop Lawrence. This session is the thirty-first annual meeting of the conference. The list of speakers thus far includes the Rev. Maxim Felix Duty of Brooklyn, Rev. Harry O. Bowles of New Haven, Rev. R. W. Bagnall of Detroit, Rev. J. M. Matthias of Boston, Rev. N. Patterson Boyd of Brooklyn, Rev. F. H. Hamilton of Hampton, Va.; Rev. W. B. Sutherland of Hartford, Conn.; Rev. Emmett E. Miller of Petersburg, Va.; Venerable Archdeacon Middleton of Mississippi, Rev. J. W. Johnson of New York, Venerable Archdeacon E. L. Henderson of Harrisburg, Pa.; Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop of New York, and Rev. H. A. Parris of Wilmington, N. C. The hy speakers will be William Lee, Dr. Hubert Carleton and Charles Coveny, all of Boston. BACIAL ORIGIN OF AESOP. Lee and Critics Disagree With Du Bols That Great Novelist Was Black. BY JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT" The learned critics and I book reviewers on some of the metropolitan papers, who know a good many things that are not exactly so, have strenuously objected to Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols' characterization of Aesop in his book "The Negro" as an African. There are some books about Africa and the Africans which a good many of these ready reviewers and critics have not read and which, if they would read them in some leisure moment, would enable them to speak and write more convincingly about Africa and its people. These same critics and book reviewers go up in the air whenever any one asserts that Alexander Hamilton, Washington's secretary of the treasury, was a man with a large strain of Negro blood—the son of a quadroon mother and a white father. None of his biographers, for obvious reasons, have gone into this phase of his history. But in the island of Nevis, W. I., where Hamilton was born, the tradition will not down. All of the early writers contemporaneous with Aesop who have written about him describe him either as a "dark" or "black" man and repulsive in his personal appearance, with woolly hair and "pendent lips," etc. One of the Arabian poets, who must have seen him at some time or other or got a pretty good description of him from some one who had met him, speaks of him thus, "Brimful of wisdom: black as night." Now, whoever saw a white man "black as night," except he was a member of the burnt cork fraternity, a coal miner or a fireman, where soft coal is used? In the thirty-first chapter of the Koran, which is entitled Loqman, says the learned Dr. E. W. Blyden, Rodwell supposes that Loqman is the same person whom the Greeks, not knowing his real name, have called Aesop, or Aethiops. He is celebrated in secular Arabian poetry, Dean Stanley in his "Jewish Church" pays striking tribute to the character of Loqman. "The mandates of Loqman," "The wise maxims of Loqman," are frequent phrases in classic Arabic literature to indicate the wisdom and judgment of the great African. Dr. Du Bois is on safe ground in claiming Aesop as an African, and he is supported in this by writers and historians, some of them contemporaneous with the mighty black, who knew what they were talking about. The testimony of these earlier witnesses is more dependable and valuable than that of moderns, who have acquired the very bad habit of reading history with their prejudices and interpreting it to meet the popular prejudices of their day and generation. How these critics are able to say with so much positiveness that Aesop was not an African, "black as night," doth not appear in the testimony they have adduced. Until it does we must continue to believe the testimony of the writers and historians, some of whom saw Aesop face to face. His blackness and ugility made such an awful impression upon them that they were impelled to describe him in terms which cannot be twisted or distorted to mean other than what they intended—l. e. that he was an ugly, repulsive black, with spay feet, pendant lips, a large abdomen and all the physical characteristics of the African. He certainly was. Press Association Membership Scale. Membership in the National Negro Press association is divided into class 1 and class 2. Class 1 includes owners, managers and editors who have financial holdings in the paper. Class 2 consists of correspondents and editors who have no money invested in the publications with which they are connected. Neatly furnished sunny rooms, in desirable part of the city. -Price reasonable 1278 Turk street, San Francisco. Mrs. Francis Lynn Fancy Groceries, Fruits & Vegetables Prompt Delivery We Solocit Your Patronage. 1348 11th Street. Oakland, Cal. Phone Lakeside 3150 Nicely furnished rooms to let, with housekeeping privileges, at 1352 11th street. Mrs. E. C. Thompson. GROCERIES FRUITS VEGETABLES 1762 Seventh St., Near Wood. ANDERSON BROS. Alameda, Cal. Stationery, Art Dealer, Confectionery Three Stores: 1417 Park Street Phone Alameda 3534 1503 Webster Street Phone Alameda 2312 1219 Lincoln Avenue Phone Alameda 2587 The Idle Hour Social Club wil hold a ladies' night the third Thurs day of each month at the clubboon 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 rent for $17.00 per month. See J. B. Wilson. All Kinds of Shoe Repairing 'by Machinery and Hand. Men's Shoes half soled ..... 65 Ladies' Shoes half soled ..... 50c Men's Rubber Heels ..... 40c Newly completed furnished rooms and apartments, consisting of large room and kitchenette, gas and electric light, at $3 per week. Phone Mrs. Bolmer, Oakland 8232, 1167 Eighth street, Oakland Cal. ```markdown ``` 11. AUGUSTINE'S MISSION- 21th and WEST streets; ; Rev. D. R. Wai- day; 1:00 a.m. , communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunny School; 10:30 a.m. , morning prayer; 11:00 a.m. , Holy Exchristian and sermon. Wednesdays—9:00 a.m. , communion. Fridays—7:00 a.m. , communion; 8:00 p.m. , Litany rud instruction. Come and worship. August F. Moisson, Prop. M. & M. Hat Works 257 TWELFTH ST. Near Alice Ladies' and Gent's Hats Renovated—Panamas a Specialty Oakland's Exclusive $1.50 Hat DEPT. OF COLUMBIA, U. S. 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, Oakland, 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. MANUEL V. LUZ Fresh Line of Groceries All Kinds of Fresh Fish 1580 Seventh Street West Oakland. Phone Lakeside 7128 A M E Zion Church Rev Jones Pastor pastor. City address, 1667 Geary St preaching Sunday 11 a. m. and 8 P. M. Sunday school at 1 P. M. Christian Endeavor 6:30 P. M. Oakland people take the Geary street car a Ferry Building, get off at Webster street at the door of the church. NORTH OAKLAND BAPISTT CHURCH. Sunday Services at the North Oakland Baptist Church, 29th street and San Pablo avenue. Preaching at 11 A. M. by Rev Dr. G. C. Colman, pastor. B. Y. Bholmar, Superintendent. B. Y. P. N. at 7:30 p. m. led by Mr. Drake Bethel A. M. E. Church, 1207 Powell street, San Francisco. Rev J. H. Wilson, pastor. Residence, 1062 Pacific street. Phone Franklin 5204. Services—Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. J. W. Dean, superintendent. Pres- meeting Wednesday evening. Trustee Board meets first Monday each 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Class No. 1 12:15 p.m. Class No. 2 and prayer month, 12 o'clock noon. Official Board, second and fourth Monday, 8 p.m. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend Strangers are well THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH, SAN FRANCISCO. Clay and Hyde streets, San Fran Rev. Allen Newman, A. M., min ister. Morning services, 11 o'clock. Sunday school 1230 o'clock. Young People's meeting 7 P. M. Evening services 8 P. M. Call Day or Night LM HUDS Funeral Directors Lady Attendant (between West and Market.) Rev. Peck, pastor, residence 32nd and Filbert streets. Divine services each Sabbath at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Class meeting at 12:15 and Sunday School at 1 p. m. Prayer and topic services each Wednesday evening at 8 p. m. All are cordially invited to these services. Strangers are especially welcomed. street, between 7th and 8th. Rev. S. W, Hawkinson, pastor. Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Sunday school, 1 o'clock. All are cordially invi- tuted to attend these services. 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 California meet at their OFFICER'S OF KNARESBOR- OUGH CIRCLE 189, C. O. F. A. O. F. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays or each month at Foresters' Hall, Clay street. The following officers have been elected in Knaresborough Circle No. 189, C. O. F., for the ensuing six months: J. P. C. C. A. Swanigan; C. C. C. Amile; Sub. C. C. C. Basement; Fin. Sec. C. Mitchell; Rec. Sec. E. Jarrett; Treasurer, M. Conway; R. G. M. Smith; L. G. R. Thomas; I. G. E. Wise; O. G. J. Mitchell; Organist, Burrell; Physician, J. H. Pond; Trustees, J. Turner, M. Cartwright; M. Letange; Deputy, L. Dewson. Board. Meets second and fourth Friday night of each month at Foresters' Hall, OFFICERS OF WESTERN RE-LIEF SOCIETY. Lawrence Sledge, President; F. P. Portor, Vice-president; St. Clair Moore, Financial Secretary; William Allen, recording Secretary; Miss J. Woodson, Treasurer. Literary and Aid Society meets at Foresters' Hall the fourth Tuesday in each month. Jno. A. Wilds, President; Monroe Bridges, Vice-president; Mrs. M. Carrol, Recording Secretary; Mrs. E. Amos, Treasurer; F. weekly sick benefits; $4; funeral bene fits; $60. NARESBOROUGH COURT Court Knatesborough, N. 860 meets first and third Tuesdays in each month at Foresters' Hall, Clay street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth street. J. P. C. Allan Hunt; C. R. R. William Williams; Sub. C. R. Geo. Swazey, Jr; Fin. Sec. F, W. Moore, Sr. Rec. Sec. Leon F. Marsh; Treasurer, S. C. Moore; S. W. R. C. Gillmore; J. W. W. O. Spriggins; S. B. S. L. Gillum; J. B. W. H. Nathaniel; Physician, W. W. Purnell; Trustees, R. A. De Bique, T. Lucien, H. Boy kins; Auditors, P. Sanderson, Frank Smith, S. A. Bridges; F'ance Com- mitee, R. A De Bique, W. P. San Financial Secretary—F W. Moore, 171P 1th ave., E. Oakland, Cal. MIKADO LAUNDRY Work guaranteed; quick service. Work called for and delivered whenever convenient to you. 1739 Alcatraz, South Berkeley Phone Piedmont 3273 EASTERN STAR W. M., Mra, Nettie Cruiser, W. P., Mr. E. H. Barrett, A. M., Mra, Mirabeth Dawson; Treasurer, Mra, Elizabeth Brown; Secretary, Mra, MaudE. Lawrence, 898 35th street); Cond, Mra, Anna Clayton; A. Cond, Mrausie Hinds; Warder, Dr. G. B. H. Ruth*ford; 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. B. F. Meaddows, Sec. 914 33th Ave., Oakland Occidental Lodge No. 2484, G. U. O. of O. F, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Foresters' Hall, Thirteenth and Clay streets. These are the officers of Occidental Lodge: N. G., S. C. Moore; V. G. J. M. Bridges; N. F. A. Hunt; P. N. F. N. Hardy; I. G. Geo. Van Blake Warden, Clarence Rhodes; E. S. I. D. Shepard. Sherman A Bridges, P. S. 917 Webster St., Oakland, Cal Phone Fuitvale 1127W I Want to Sell You Your ELECTRIC FIXTURES My Prices and Goods Are Right GEO. WEBBER 3306 Adeline Street Berkeley REMOVAL NOTICE. The Idle Hour Social Club has moved to 331 Eighth street. Bigger and better is our motto. A free committee 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. Phone Oakland 1524 SON & CO. and Embalmers 1554 8th St Oakland PUSHING PLANS FOR EXPOSITION Chicago Celebration to Have Many Special Features. EVENT OF NATIONAL SCOPE. Picture of Fort Constructed by John Brown and a Box Used For the Transportation of Slaves to Be Put on Exhibition—Schedule of Leading Organization Days. BY N. BARNETT DODSON. Chicago.—Now that the Richmond (Va.) exposition has closed all eyes are centered on the one to be held in this city from Aug. 22 to Sept. 16, inclusive. The fact that during the time, from the beginning of the celebration to its close, fifty-four organizations, nearly all national in the scope of their work, will render special programs adds new and varied interest to the occasion. The last day, the coming exposition will be known officially as Illinois day. The Roman Catholic section of the exposition looks very 'avowable, says the Lincoln Sentinel, the official organ of the comm' n. Our exhibits from the convents, churches and schools are coming in from all quarters. We are receiving very flattering letters from reliable sources, wishing the management godspeed. One Catholic bishop writes us about the Negro—that it is his hearty wish as well as his well grounded hope that the tremendous strides made, in these years may be continued and even surpassed In the second half of the century, and to this end the approaching exposition will be no small contour. utor. Friday, Sept. 10, will be Tuskegee (Ala.) institute day, and in the section headed "The Dawn of Truth" will be shown the progress of the race from Appomattox Court House, Va., to Tuskegee institute, Alabama. Part 1 of this section depicts King Cotton in his glory, and part 2 will show the Genius of Liberty at home and road. This section will be stddled, its four corners with life size pictures of U. S. Grant, Booker T. Washington, Fred Douglass and Stephen A. Douglas. Another feature of this half century of freedom celebration will be that presented by John Brown's daughter, who will exhibit a lock of her father's hair and a model of a fort constructed by John Brown. A box used the transportation of slaves on the underground railroad will also be shown to the public, perhaps for the first time. Aside from the hundreds of other attractions, everybody will want to see the daughter of the man who struck the blow for human liberty at Harpers Ferry, in 1850, which quickly brought on the civil war and which, after four years, terminated in the freedom of the slaves and the final surrender of Robert E. Lee to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Va., April 9, 1865. Among the organizations listed under the head of special feature days at the exposition from Aug. 22 to Sept. 16 are the National Medical association, convention of the Order of Elks, Grand Army of the Republic, congress of anti-slavery workers, Ancient Order of Foresters, Knights of Tabor, international interracial congress, Ancient United Knights of Daughters of Africa, Grand United Order of True Reformers, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Spanish-American war veterans, Eighth Illinois regiment national guard, farmers' congress, Negro Authors' society, Sunday school congress and the national congress of fraternal workers. Thomas Wallace Swann, secretary of the commission, has been in communication with persons of influence and leadership in regional work in all sections of the country. He has secured from these persons an abundance of information to the progress of the race in their sections during the past year. Through this correspondence he commission will be in position to present many more exhibits from individuals than it could have obtained otherwise. Purpose of the Donovan Fund Fails It is reported that legal steps have been taken to fund up the Carolina Donovan trust fund at Baltimore, created about twenty-nine years ago for the purpose of encouraging colored Americans to emigrate to Liberia. The fund was operated by the American Colonization society. That the scheme is not funded with the race in America is shown by the fact that only about 16,000 have emigrated to Africa during the existence of the American colonization society. The petition states that transportation to Africa has occurred. The fund in question at the present amounts to $80,000. Interest Shown in Summer Normal. The interest which the rural school teachers are taking in the summer normal which opened in Prentiss. Miss. on Monday, Aug. 2, indicates in a large mea- a desire on their part to better prepare themselves for their work. The session will last Aug. 31. At the cla a of the normal State Superintendent W. H. 3. ail, fill up an examination. The session... we be held daily at the Prentiss Normal and Industrial institute. Prentiss. Miss. FEVEK DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and now he has a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearbors St. Chicago, Ill. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non irritant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application Ask your drugstress about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manfactured by the Ozzoised Ox Marrow Company, Chicago Ill. 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Terme- Springer, 77 Bacon TWO HOURS AND FORTY MINUTES From OAKLAND TO SACRAMENTO Via the OAKLAND, ANTIOCH & EASTERN RAILWAY Swift, Safe Electric Service to and from Water Gate of EXPOSITION GROUNDS And Throughout Sacramento Valley, Including CHICO, MARYSVILLE, OROVILLE, WODLAND and DIXON Reduced Round Trip Observation Coaches Rates Every Day of And Automatic Block the Fair Tick All Trains Stop at College Phone Oakland 4376. The furniture of an 8-room h at 2385 Bush street, San Fran Fine place for a rooming h Roomers are paying rent. This PROF. All Trains Stop at College Avenue and Shafter Aves, Oakland Phone Oakland 4376. The furniture of an 8-room house at 2385 Bush street, San Francisco. Fine place for a rooming house Roomers are paying rent. This furniture like new. Rent been paid for a month. Will sacrifice, as party is leaving city. Terms if wanted. See Springer, 77 Bacon Bldg., Oakland. PROF. J. J. ADAM 864 Thirty-fourth Street Mrs. V. L. North Heuston. FURNISHED NEW HOTEL PANAMA. Without Electric Lights 422 BRANNAN STREET Hot and Col Central Location and Conve Newly Renovated FURNISHED ROOMS F Suites and BECKFORD Touring Cars and STAND: POWELL Sat Stand Phone: Kearny 5466 Coaches U. C. students North Heuston. Phone Garfield FURNISHED ROOMS HOTEL PANAMA. Withor Without Board Lights Baths A ANNAN STREET Between Hot and Cold Water in All Rooms Central Location and Convenient to all Street Car Lines Newly Renovated Hot and Cold FURNISHED ROOMS FROM $2.00 to $6.00 P Suites and Single Transient BECKFORD AUTO SERVICE During Cars and Limousines for STAND: POWELL STREET NEAR G Mrs. V. L. North Heuston. Phone Garfield 7081. FURNISHED ROOMS 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 BECKFORD AUTO SERVICE Touring Cars and Limousines for Hire STAND: POWELL STREET NEAR GEARY Residence Phone: West 8365 2306 Fillmore Street, San Francisco $9.00 $9.00 a Tor FUEL $9.00 a Ton A HIGH GRADE, LOW COST COAL FOR THE STOVE HEATEP HEATEP or FIREPLACE ONE USED ALWAYS USED. TRY A SACK. ORDER FROM YOUR COAL DEALER Manufacturer Pacific Gas and Berkeley, Alameda, Hayward, Niles, Alvarado, Mt. Eden, N Ville, Richmond, Warm Spring Oakland1878 J. E. H. Un DEALER Manufactured in Oakland by Pacific Gas and Electric Light Alameda, Hayward, San Leandro, Livermore, Marado, Mt. Eden, Newark, Centerville, Pied mond, Warm Springs, Decoto, Irvington. 878 J. E. HENDERSON Undertaker DEALER Manufactured in Oakland by Pacific Gas and Electric Light Co. Berkeley, Alameda, Hayward, San Leandro, Livermore, Pleasanton, Niles, Alvarado, Mt. Eden, Newark, Centerville, Piedmont, Emeryville, Richmond, Warm Springs, Decoto, Irvington. Mrs. Varnie C. Shaw, Assistant 2307 Telegraph Avenue Oak one Lakeside 1630 SIDNEY S. J. Dealer in Wood, Coal & Phone Lakeside 1630 Dealer in 1216 WOOD STREET 图 San Francisco DRESS MAKING Oakland, Cal MINUTES MENTO EERN RAILWAY From Water Gate of IDS City, Including DOLLAND and DIXON Observation Coaches And Automatic Block Signals After Aves, Oakland new. Rent been paid for Will sacrifice, as party is. Terms if wanted. See 17 Bacon Bldg., Oakland. Phone Piedmont 7209 Patents Phone Garfield 7081. BUSS All Outside Rooms Between 3rd and 4th Rooms Met Car Lines in City And Cold Water $6.00 PER WEEK Client SERVICE Lines for Hire BEAR GEARY Image Phone: West 184 88365 Ton THE LEADING CHINESE PHYSICIAN Have you lost tath in other doctors and medicines? Are you depressee and rather hopeless about your aiment? This message is for you. It is a promise of coure, of health, of strength and enthiasm. 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. Ratto, the bottom of my heart. MY SPECIAL ATTENTION. Consumption, Paralysis, Old Sores, Gout, Piles, Asthma, Rheumatism, Skin Diseases, Sore Eyes, Cancers, Syphilis, Stomach Trouble, Throat. For Heart, Kidney, Lungs, Catarrh, Lumbago, Indigestion, Appendicitis, Diabetes, Dysentery, Hemorrhoids, Dislocated Bones and Private Diseases of Men and Women. This expert has cured thousands in this country, as well as in China, and volumes of testimonials from grateful people who have been restored to vigorous health. NO KNIFE IS USED—Only curative roots, barks and herbs of nature. Call at once and receive free diagnosis and advice, or if you live out of town write for diagnosis blank. Dr S. Sat Tong Co 548 8th street & 810 Clay st. NEW PHOTO STUDIO In South Berkeley, west of Postoffie, 1763 Alcazat 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 1479 Seventh Street Phone Lakeside 610. CHANGED HANDS. The store located at 3153 Filbert street, corner Thirty-second, has changed hands and is under the management of J. RAMPONI, where a full line of choice Groceries and Vegetables, Stationery, etc., can be had at reasonable prices. All orders promptly delivered. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Estate of RICHARD LENORD deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, executor of the last Will of Richard Lenord, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary documents within months after 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 undersigned selects as his place of business in all matters connected with said estate of Richard Lenord, deceased. J. B. WILSON, Executor of the last Will of Richard Lenord, deceased. Dated, Oakland, January 21st, 1915. CARL F. WOOD, Attorney of Executor, 44 Bacon Building, Oakland, Ca'. Cooper A. M E. Zion Church, Campbell Street, between 8th and 9th streets; George Haines Haines Pastor. 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. Sunday School. Mid-week Services, Tuesday, 8 P. M. Class and Prayer Meeting. The first Sunday in each month Lovefeast and the Holly Communion. You lovefeast and the Holly these services, and will find a warm welcome. Persons looking for a church home are solicited to come into our fellowship and be assured of a helpful and peaceful companionhip. 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, 812 Broadway St., Kalamazoo, Michigan 59. To office the undersigned selects as her place of business in all matters connected with said estate of Carte Richardson, decease'. 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, Claivoyant 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. land, Cal.