Savannah Tribune

The Savannah Tribune. VOLUME XXX FOUR NEGROES ARE LYNCHED NEAR MONTICELLO FOUR NEGROES ARE LYNCHED NEAR MONTICELLO TWO MEN AND TWO WOMEN HANGED BY ANGRY MOB. Bodies Riddled with Bullets—Third Woman in Serious Condition from Pistol Wound—Charged With Selling Intoxicants Illegally. Monticello, Ga., Jan 15—Four Negroes, two women and two men, were taken from the county jail here last night by a mob of about 200 masked men, marched to a tall pine tree in the center of a Negro settlement on the outskirts of Monticello, hanged one by one, and then riddled with bullets. The Negroes were Daniel Barber, his two married daughters, Eula Charles and Ella Charles, and his son, Jesse. Their bodies were left hanging until to day, when they were cut down by the authorities. An attack on Chief of Police Williams, when he entered to arrest the Negroes Wednesday night on the charge of selling intoxicants illegally, led to the killings. The officer was badly clubbed and claimed Barber's wife, daughters and son attacked him while Barber threatened to shoot him. Barber's wife was shot and badly wounded during the struggle. Sheriff Ezell was notified of the trouble and hurried to the scene, forcing the Negroes to submit to arrest. Barber's wife, who was wounded, was left behind. She is in a critical condition to-night. Sheriff Overpowered. Feeling aroused by the incident resulted in the mob forcing its way into the jail last night. The sheriff was overpowered, the cell keys taken from his clothing and the Negroes removed. In the early part of last evening a crowd of 200 men appeared at the jail and forced Sheriff Ezell to hand over the keys of that institution, over which Ezell has been in charge only since the first of January. The cells of the jail were unlocked and the Negroes were marched out, followed by the crowd. They were directed to go to Washington Park, a mile and a half from the jail and on the opposite side of the city from the scene of the raid. Near the park is a big Negro settlement. Those in the crowd were heavily armed and frequently as they marched along the street a pistol popped. But there was no attempt on the life of the Negroes until they reached the heart of the Negro settlement at Washington Park. The Negroes made no attempt to get away, it is said. The Negroes were lynched. The Negroes were first hung to limbs of trees and then their bodies were riddled with bullets. Women Lynched Last. Barber was first lynched then his son and the two Negro women last, according to the best information obtainable. Hundreds of shots were fired by the lynchers. The bodies were left dangling to the trees until this morning when they were cut down by the authorities and turned over to the undertakers. With the lynching over Monticello people went to bed last night, determined that no news of the affair should reach the outside world. But persons going to other towns from Monticello scattered the information. Chief of Police Williams was not as badly hurt in the fight at the Barber home as has been reported. He was on the streets late this afternoon.— Savannah Morning News. Daughter Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pharrow. Information was received in the city this week that there was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs R. E. Pharrow, of Atlanta, a baby girl. Both mother and daughter are doing fine. Mrs. Pharrow will be remembered as Miss Raven Garey of this city prior to her marriage. WHITES DISHONOR ALASKAN WOMEN. Arraigns Treatment of Natives By White Men. Washington, D. C., Jan. 19—A scathing arraignment of the treatment of Alaskan natives by the white men is coupled with charges of wholesale and continual violation of the liquor laws and statues to protect fish and fur-bearing animals of Alaska and the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands, in a report submitted to President Wilson and Secretary Redfield to-day by Dr. E. Lester Jones, deputy commission of fisheries. Dr. Jones recently returned from Alaska, where he spent six months making a survey of the fishing and fur seal industries and studying the administration of the various islands. He contended that proper regulation would be facilitated by giving giving full authority over the industries to the Department of Commerce. He also recommended immediate measures for protection of the natives and rehabilitation of their morals. "The white man's lack of care and regard for the sanctity of the native's home is the crime of Alaska," the report, says. "In many sections the wife and daughters are dishonored, and any resistance from the husband, father or brother is overcome by threats and bribes and liquor until all the men have all their best impulses and senses deadened and seem to be unmanned. "Wherever the white man has settled the saloon prevails and that has more to do with the ruination of the Indian and Aleuate than all other causes. "I am advised by reliable authority that up to this year there had not been a single conviction by a jury in Alaska. I am glad to say that there has been a change of sentiment against those who do not regard the laws as serious, and recently the juries in two courts have brought in verdicts against those who had disobeyed the law." The report adds that it is absolutely necessary to have more boats and funds to enforce laws and protect the fishing industry, worth nearly $20,000,000 a year. Wholesale killing of fur-bearing animals by those who spend their time trapping and hunting at all times of the year, the report declares, has made it necessary to reach back into unexplored regions in order to keep up the supply of furs. The commission suggests adoption of closed seasons, especially for salmon, and urgently indorses government inspection of the product of every cannery in Alaska. PERRY WINS BIG SUIT. Noted Brooklyn Lawyer Scores in Queens County Court. Recent victories achieved by Attorney Rufus L. Perry, 375 Fulton street, Brooklyn, shows that he is a very able lawyer. Among the recent triumphs is that of Cecelia Welstead, 16 years old, of 13 Horton place, Far Rockaway, a few days ago, who received a verdict for $20,000 by a jury before Justice Scudder in the Queens County Supreme Court. The suit was instituted by the girl's father, John Welstead, who was appointed guardian, and who sued for $50,000. John A. Kilgallon, son of Luke R. Kilgallon, a wealthy real estate promoter, the defendant, through his attorney, will appeal the verdict in the Appellate Division. Miss Welstead's back was broken two years ago and she is crippled for life. The upper portion of her body is in a plaster cast. On the witness stand she told the jury she went to a social affair on August 20, 1912. Kilgallon invited her to go home in his automobile. Instead of Kilgallon taking her home, she says, he went on a joy ride. He ran into a wagon and she was hurled out. —Brooklyn Standard Union. Tribune Callendars A few 1915 Tribune calendars are left in the office and may be had by subscribers to the Tribune at the office. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SATURDAY JANUARY 23RD' 1915 National Health Week To be Observed TO BE HELD MARCH 21-27 National Business League Calls Other Bodies to Unite in Observing the Week-Must Have Good Health for Success. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Jan.,16 After considering the whole matter carefully, I am authorized by the Executive Committee of the National Business League to invite the following organizations, as well as others to be named later, to unite with the league in observing a National Health Week: Daily and weekly newspapers, health journals, The National Medical Association, The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, The National Negro Press Association, the bishops and other officers of Colored religious denominations, annual church conferences and associations, secret society organizations colored insurance companies, farmers conferences farmers Improvement societies, churches, schools and other local organizations, and state health officers. In Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina and other states special Health Days have at one time or another been observed. For some years the Virginia Organization Society, under the leadership of Major R. R. Morton, has observed a health, or Clean Up Week. It is thought to be well to unite all these efforts into a national movement and join this movement onto the Virginia effort. It is thought the race will welcome this opportunity to unite all these efforts into one great National Health Movement, and thus gain the benefit of the momentum and the enthusiasm that will come from a great united Health Movement. Without health and until we can reduce our high death rate it will be impossible for us to have permanent success in business, in property getting, in acquiring education or to show other evidences of progress. Without health and long life all else fails. The following facts will illustrate something of the need and importance of this movement: 450,000 Negroes in the South alone, are seriously ill all the time; the annual cost of sickness of these 450,000 Negroes is $75,000,000. 112,000 Negro workers in the South alone are sick all the time; their annual loss in earnings $45,000,000; 45 per cent of annual deaths among Negroes are preventable. 225,000 Negroes in the South alone die annually; 100,000 of these deaths can be prevented. The annual funeral expense of the Negroes in the South amounts to $15,000,000 $6,500,000 of this amount could be saved. Sickness and death cost Negroes of the South alone $100,000,000 annually, $50,000,000 of this amount could be saved. We must reduce our high death rate, dethrone disease and enthrone health and long life. We may differ on other subjects, but there is no room for difference here. Let us make a strong, long and united pull together. Other facts will appear in the weekly press and in circulars from week to week, and information will be gladly furnished. PRESIDENT, National Negro Business League. Card of Thanks. I wish to thank my friends for the kindness during the illness of my husband, B. H. Maxwell, and for the many expressions of sympathy at the time of his death and for the floral designs given. Armstrong-Fereebee The marriage of Mrs. Alethia Armstrong and Dr. A. R. Ferebee took place Thursday, January 7th at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr. Chas. McDonald. The ceremony which was witnessed only by the family, was performed by the Rev. J. L. Taylor, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. J. Appeal for Support o Race Enterprises AT BUSINESS LEAGUE Large Crowd Present at Meeting-Review of Negro Business Enterprises by Several Speakers. The first public meeting of the year of the local branch of the National Negro Business League took place Thursday night at the First Bryan Baptist Church and was attended by a large and enthusiastic crowd. The meeting was presided over by A. B. Singfield, president of the local league, and had as its principal speaker the Rev. J. Mattin, pastor of St. Paul C. M. E. Church. Rev. Martin's talk, which consumed about twenty minutes, was an ardent appeal for the support, and encouragement of Negro business enterprises. Several times during the midst of his talk, the speaker was interrupted by applause. Aside from that of Rev. Martin, there were talks on business progress of the race made by G.H. Bowen, J. C. Lindsay, J. S. Perry and Miss Ada L. Scott. The musical portion of the program was very good. Solos were rendred by Mrs. Rosa. Stevens and Miss Geneva Fisher, duet by Mrs. and Miss Janie Blake, and two selections by the choir of the First Bryan Baptist Church. Interesting circulars giving the following ten reasons why Negroes should support Negro enterprises were distributed by the league: First—Because a race is a family, and we help ourselves by patronizing our brothers and sisters in business. Second—It is the most direct road to success. Third—It has been the secret of the success of all other races. Fourth—Negroes in business, as a rule, have no others to depend upon. Fifth—It shows race pride and commands the respect of others. Sixth—It will make us strong as a race and as individuals, as terprises, we become self sustai-liant. Seventh-By supporting race enterprises, we gain control of our capital; and money is power. Ninth—By supporting race enterprises, we become self-sustaining, and thus demonstrate the capacity of the race to take care of its self. Tenth—In and around Savannah, there are more than 40,000 Negroes. We must spend for food more than $200,000.00 per month or approximately $2,500.00 URBAN LEAGUE MEETING At St. Paul Church Monday Night The regular quarterly meeting of the local branch of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes will be held Monday night at 8:30 o'clock at St. Paul C. M. E. Church, West Broad and Maple streets. The meeting will doubtless be largely attended and the report of the executive board will show much work accomplished during the past three months and that the finances of the league are in excellent condition. The president of the league will preside at the meeting and it is hoped that a large number of new members will be added to the enrollment of the league. Sunday at the Y. M.' C. A. Sunday was indeed bargain day at the Y. M. C. A.. In addition to the superb address delivered to the association by Rev. J. A. Taylor, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, the association was favored with a visit from Dr. Boyd of the Episcopal diocese of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Dr. Jacobs, field worker of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Both of these gentlemen electrofied the audience by their words of encouragement and good cheer to the association. The committee on Y. M. C. A. quarters made its report which was favorably acted upon, and there is every indication that the association will get into its own quarters by early spring. On tomorrow, the business session of the association will be confined to the making of final arrangements for the securing of the quarters proposed. The principal speaker of the meeting will be Rev. S. T. Redd, the well known pastor of Butler Presbyterian Church. Special music. The meeting will begin promptly at 5 p. m., at St. Paul C. M. E. Church, West Broad and Maple streets. All men are invited. Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jones wish to thank their many friends for their sympathy and kindness shown them during their illness. with merchants of this city. The profit on this enormous amount of business is at least $500,000.00 annually. By buying our groceries from Negro grocers it would enable them to give employment to nearly 500 Negro men, women, boys and girls at an average salary of $50.00 per month each, and then leave a balance of $225,000.00 for other purposes. The same principle will apply to shoes, clothing, homebuying, banking and other business enterprises. NUMBER 18 HOWARD UNIVERSITY ISSUES INTERESTING PAMPHLET WAGE EARNERS SHOW LARGEST SURPLUS OF ALL NEGRO BANKS. Alabama Bank Ranks First in Number of Depositors—Annual Statements and Cuts of Several Prominent Banks Shown. A pamphlet recently issued by the commercial college of Howard University, Washington, D. C., on studies of Negroes in business brings out a wealth of important and interesting information on the business done dy Negro banks. The pamphlet contains an interesting comparative study between 21 banks selected from the Atlanta University studies in 1907 and 21 banks selected by the commercial college of Howard University in 1914, and shows the gain in amount of paid in capital for a period of seven years, 1907-1914, is $101,904.64 or 36 per cent The pamphlet further shows that there is a loss exhibited in the amount of surplus of $58,364.68 or 32 per cent. "But", it goes on, "as a matter of fact larger sums of money paid in have found still larger opportunities for the expansion of loans. The deposits show a decided gain of $470,069.89 or 42 per cent. For 21 banks in 1914 there were deposits of $1,537,907.89 by 30,821 depositors, an average of $51.06 for each depositor." Of the banks mentioned, the Wage Earners bank of this city shows a surplus amount on hand of $32,815.20, this being a little over eleven thousand dollars more, than that of any other Negro bank in the country. The Wage Earners statement of December 31st shows a paid in capital of $41,68.00 against $49,938.10 in the pamphlet, and a surplus of $48,367.23 against $32,815.92 in the pamphlet. As to the number of depositors, the Alabama Penny Savings bank of Birmingham, Ala., is shown to be the first with 10,000, the Solvent Savings and Trust company, of Memphis, Tenn., second, and the Wage Earners of this city, third. The pamphlet shows that in 1914 there were 64 Negro banks in the country, gives the number of failures that have taken place among Negro banking institutions, and also tells of the first banks established by them in this country. Aside from this, it contains other valuable data on the banking business done by members of the race and also the annual statements issued by sixteen banks, the names of the presidents of the various banks and the cuts of several of the bank buildings. The concluding statement in the pamphlet is: "One fact is preeminent, that the Negro banking institutions are contributing no mean part in the striving, of a group to become economically independent." Special Notice. The annual meeting of the policyholders of the Guaranty Mutual Life and Healts Insurance Company will be held at the office of the company, 504 West Broad street, Savannah, Ga., at 8 p. m., February 9th, 1915. Married. Mrs. Mary Herring of Hardeeville, S. C., and Mr. Willie Collier of this city; were united in marriage here on Monday night of last week at 557 Roberts street. Rev. J. A. Martin, pastor of St. Paul C. M. E. Church, officiated. Y. W. C. A. Notes. The regular weekly meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was held at St. Philip's Church West Broad St., on last Sunday. A regular program will be rendered every Sunday. Friends are cordially invited to attend. However much doubt may be cast on the so-called higher degrees in their relation to the system of Freemasonry, no such reflection can be applied to the Holy Royal. Arch degree, which is so accurately interwoven with the traditions of the Craft. As the cap stone in the topmost of the building and the last laid, so the R. A. is the crowning degree of Craft Freemasonry, the completion of the whole structure. Dr. Oliver says: "If we pass on the R. A., we receive a wonderful accession of knowledge, and find everything made perfect; for this is the ne plus of Masonry, and can never be exceeded by any human institution." Dermott, an old writer, goes further, and says "This I firmly believe to be the root, heart and marrow of Masonry," and Hutchinson (quoting from Mackey), speaking of it, use the following remarkable language: "As Moses was commanded to pull his shoes from off his feet on Mount Horeb because the ground whereon he trod was sanctified by the presence of the Divinity so the Mason who would prepare himself for this exalted stage of Masonry should advance in the naked path of truth, be divested of every degree of arrogance, and approach with steps of innocence, humility, and virtue, to challenge the ensigns of an order whose institutions arise on the most solemn and sacred principles of religion." Mackey himself says: "This degree brings to light many essentials of the Craft which were for the space of 470 years buried in darkness, and at the same time impresses on the mind of the possessor the belief in a Supreme Being and the reverence due to His Holy name.—H. J. T. Williams, New Zealand. The Superficial Mason. It is somewhat appalling to note the utter indifference existing among so many Masons on the subject of reading, and the enormous amount of energy expended in trying to "pass the chairs" without learning anything, says Bro. J. B. G. Garrett, of Tennessee. The many Masons of the present day are Past Masters, Past High Priests and Past Commanders proudly wearing the fez of the shriner, when the simplest lesson of the Entered Apprentice has never dawned upon them. What has a brother gained by passing the chair, in all of the bodies, who has not learned how to subdue the passion—the unruly tongue, the desire for intoxicants, the habit of gambling, the unholy words that day by day fall from his lips. A Mason who has not learned to control a sharp, cutting tongue in conversation should never be allowed to receive more than the first degree—he would not keep the obligation of the second if he could not keep that of the first. No Mason can really become proficient in the wonders of Freemasonry unless he studies and reads constantly, practically applying the truths he has absbed. Reading Masons know this. They are the men upon whom the Craft can rely when assailed by the votaries of Superstition and Ignorance.—Square and Compass. * * * There is nothing that will send a lodge into Masonic bankruptcy as quickly as slip-shod methods of business and work. Carelessness in administering the affairs of the lodge leads to carelessness in attendance, and as a result, the lodge degenerates and loses whatever influence for good it may have had. Illinois Freemason. Our lives should tally with our professions. Masons should never neglect to attend masonic funerals. Masonry is a character-builder. Let us lay the foundations deep and broad. The brotherhood of man is not a dream, and Masonry will aid in its fulfilment. If Masonry does not regulate your everyday conduct, it means but little for you.—Herald Hope in Immortality. "Faith in God, Hope in Immortality, Charity for all mankind." This is the creed of Masonry, and it is a glorious one. "Hope in Immortality!" What would men be, were it not for this hope. We can bear the ills of today, the sorrows of tomorrow, the wrong, the injustice, the mis- understanding, of our fellows, while this hope of immortality illumines our souls. Without it the darkness of despair. Well it is that an omnipotent God has planted in every human heart this radient, ever-blooming flower, that even death itself can not crush. Masonry does not sympathize with the unbelief of the agnostic. It does not.sympathize with the doctrine that death ends all—that the grave is the end of all our hopes and aspirations. Rather does it teach, by rite and ceremony, by beautiful symbols and splendid allegory, that the soul is immortal, and that beyond all suns and stars, beyond the "smiling and the weeping," the immortal spirit dwells forever with its Father and its God. \*\*\* Wealth may fly away,but our Masonic manhood is built upon the rock of eternity. At Asbury M. E. Church. The visit of Dr. C. C. Jacobs was a pleasure and his talks and sermon were inspiring and instructive. He will live long in the memory of those who heard him. Helpful services will be held tomorrow morning and night. Brotherhood, meeting, at 5:30 p.m. Visitors, welcomed. St. Stephen's Church You are cordially invited to attend the special missionary service for grown people and children at St. Stephen's Church Sunday night at 8 o'clock. Beth Eden Baptist Church Beth Eden Baptist Church, Rev. N. M. Clarke pastor, residence 214 E. Waldburg street. Services were well attended Sunday. The subject for the morning was "Greatness in the sight of the Lord", and for the night "Dewdrops from heaven." The church is now divided into two circles for work for 1915. Deacon Jos. N. Chisholm heads one circle and Mrs. A. E. Orner the other. These circles are planning to raise more money this year than has ever been raised in one year. Together with the work of these circles and that of the various committees of the Sunday school 1915 promises to be a great year with us. Services tomorrow as follows: Preaching 11 a. m., Sunday school 3:30 p. m., B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m., Preaching 8 p.m. We are always pleased to welcome our friends. Second Baptist Church. On last Sunday Rev. Gordon, one of the church's ordained ministers, preached at both services. His sermons were very impressive and instructive. The attendance was very good considering the inclement weather. The Sunday school met at 3:30 o'clock at which time the attendance was very good. The Rev. W. B. Davis is expected to be at home this week, at 516 Park Avenue east. Services for tomorrow as follows, Prayer' meeting at 5 a. m., preaching at 11 a. m., Sunday school at 3:30 p. m., B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m., preachin at 8 p. m. Butler Presbyterian Church Butler Presbyterian Church, corner East Broad and McDonough streets, Rev. S. T. Redd pastor, residence 213 East Broad street. Last week was a very busy one for the pastor. On Wednesday night he preached at Friendship Baptist Church, to a large, and appreciative audience. He also preached two excellent sermons on Sunday. The Christian Endeavor is steadily gaining; the topic last Sunday was, "Living Christ in the home," led by Jas E. Collier. Services tomorrow, preaching 11:30 a.m., Sunday school 3 p.m., Christian Endeavor 7:30 p.m., preaching 8:30 p.m. Musical and feast will be held at the church on Thursday night February 4th. A very interesting program has been arranged for the occasion, which will be participated in by most of the ministers of the city. The ministers of the city will render music and will also render every number on the program. Admission will be 10 cents. A prize will be offered for the best solo rendered by a minister and also one for the minister who sings the best antebellum selection. St. Benedict's Church. The Catholi Mutual Aid elected new officers on Jan 11th, which are as follows: Mr. J. C. Williams president; Wm Bulloch, vice- president; Jos King, treasurer; Wm. Smith, secretary; Robert Gibson sergeant at arms; Richard Mills, chairman of the sick committee. The installation of same took place last Tuesday in the basement of the church, light refreshments were served, and everybody enjoyed a most charming evening. Tomorrow is the third and last Sunday after Epiphany. The gospel of the day relates the wonderful cure of the leper and of the servant of the centurian. Every member should be provided with a prayer book containing, besides the usual prayers of the mass and of the day, the epistles and gospels of every Sunday and Feast day of the year. The Epistles and Gosples are indeed the most practical part of the bible and give us the history and the doctrine of our Lord. Let everyone come in possession of a "Vey of Heaven" or of a "Manual of Prayers", which can be purchased in any Catholic book store at a very moderate sum. The rainy weather may be an excuse for many luke-warm christians for staying away from church on Sunday, but don't forget that in St. Benedict's Church three different morning services are held every Sunday. There is mass and sermon at 7 a.m. for the early risers; at 8 a.m. we have mass and preaching again, at 10:30 a.m., high mass and sermon. Our evening service is held at 8p.m. and consists of the recitation of the Rosary, sermon on the Apostle's Creed and Benediction of the blessed sacrament. Weekday mass takes place every morning at 6:45 a.m. Confessions are heard every Saturday and eve of feast day from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The congregational meeting, previously announced, and which had to be postponed on account of the unfavorable weather, will be held tomorrow night after the service. S. C. M. G. U. O. of O. F.,Hold First Session Since B. M. C. The Sub-Committee of Management of the Grand, United Order of Odd Fellows have been in session at the headquarters 12th and Spruce Sts., all this week. Grand Master Edward H. Morris of Chicago, presiding; Julius C. Johnson, Deputy Grand Master of Baltimore, Md.; W. David Brown, Grand Treasurer of New Yory; James F. Needham, Grand Secretary; Edward B. Van Dyke, Asst. Grand Secretary, of Philadelphia, and Grand Directors A. T. Shirley of Virginia; Rev. E. P. Jones of Mississippi; J. H. Johnson, North Carolina; Dr. I. T. Roberts of Massachusetts. Among the visitors were Perry W. Howard, Esq., of Mississippi; L. L. Edwards, Waycross, Ga.; W. T. Cozarts of New Jersey; Thornton M. Tate of Ohio; Edward Henry of New York; Mary A. Parker, R. W. G. S.; R. E. Robinson, A. W. Carpenter, G. Grant Williams of Philadelphia; Serena B. Shackelford, D. G. M.; N. G. Carrie E. Paul, D. G. R., and Levi Williams of New Jersey. There has been an unusual amount of business to be transacted and as this was the first meeting of the newly elected officer it necessitated extra sessions and also evening sessions. There were a number of appeals from different sources, and it is quite probable that the board will be in session until the week end. Among the most notable cases to be heard are the appeals of over 200 lodges in the state of Georgia who have been recommended by the District Grand Lodge of that state to be suspended by the Sub-Committee of Management. In the majority of the complaints the Hon. B. J. Davis is severely scored and the lodges feel that they are no better than slaves under his jurisdiction unless the sub-committee can remedy the same they will withdraw from the order and connect themselves with some other kind of trafernal society. L. L. Edwards of Three Links Lodge 5647 Waycross, Ga., says every lodge in the United States and elsewhere are under the jurisdiction of the Sub-Committee of Management, except the lodges in the State of Georgia, and there he says Mr. Davis-tule is that there is no appeal from what Georgia does, as she is supreme and the S. C. M. has no authority, etc. The trouble referred to is caused by a special assessment that has been levied on the lodges of Georgia in the Endowment Department. This assessment was to continue until $300,000 was collected then discontinued. The $300,000 was collected by the District Grand Lodge of Georgia, and there Brother Edwards says B. J. Davis insists upon the lodges to continue paying the extra assessment, and because some have had courage enough to stand up for their rights as men and women and stop the B. J. Davis system—these lodges have been recommended to the S. C. M. for suspicion, and their names published in the Atlanta Independent of which B. J. Davis is publisher, and now the general public knows of it, because of its publication. The S. C. M. will no doubt render its decision during some of its executive sessions. THE BEST PLACE In Savannah FOR MEN'S GOOD SHOES Prices $3.50 up B. H. Levy Bro. & Co. A reception and banquet was given in honor of the S. C. M, and the M. W. G. S. and Cabinet at Musical Fund Hall, Thursday evening.—Philadelphia Tribune. Gorgia Has 276,710 Farm Homes. Washington, D. C., Jan. 20. There are now 553,264 homes in Georgia, according to a report issued today by the Census Bureau, while ten years ago the number was 455,557, compared with 352,059 homes in 1890. Fifty per cent of the Georgia homes are farm homes, compared with 49 per cent in 1900 and 50 per cent in 1890. The number of homes in this state free from incumberance at the present time is 130,896, while 27,588 are encumbered and 373,887 are rented. In the entire nation there are 20,255,555 homes. Of this number 6,123,610 are farm and 14,131,945 are urban homes. The Return of Charles Dana Gibson. A set of ten of the newest and best examples of Charles Dana Gibson's imimitable work with the pen will begin in the Sunday World's new Pictorial Weekly Jan 24. Printed on tinted paper and suitable for cutting out and framing. Every one should get this set of pictures drawn by this famous artist and now offered to the Sunday World readers. The Pictorial Weekly of The Sunday World also contains the newest pictures from the field of war in Europe. The Demon of Woe, Want and Poverty There is no poetry in a fire that destroys. There is no warmth of good cheer in a blazing house. Only misery and want and woe can echo from homes destroyed, from business houses wrecked, from savings vanished via the fire route. And fires are the fruits of human acts of commission and omission. They do not start of their own accord. They must always have a human being for a partner! This being the case, why not cultivate a little foresight? Why not keep your premises clear of trash, of litter, of waste, of such things that are excellent fire food. When properly curbed and circumscribed, a cheering fire is a thing that makes a most excellent servant, contributing greatly to the comforts of man. But to fire a servant requires constant and uniceasing vigil. While a good servant it is a most exacting master. --- Are you doing your full share toward preventing fires? If you are you merit the thanks of your neighbors. Every time a house is destroyed your neighbors must stand their full part of the fire insurance you may collect. Arrive L ave 15 pm North and East 1 25 pm 3 25 am North and East 12 35 am 10 45 am Columbia and Local 6 00 am 8 55 pm Columbia and Local 4 00 pm 12 30 am Jacksonville and Fla 3 30 am 1 20 pm Jacksonville and Fla 3 20 pm 8 35 pm Montgomery and West 7 35 am 12 03 am Jacksonville and Local 3 60 pm 8 00 am Montgomery and West 6 00 pm Our Diminishing Death Rate Washington, D. C., Jan.—The Census Bureau has recently published some very encouraging figures showing that the death rate is steadily falling in the registration area of the United States, a pretty fair test of the whole, as it includes 65 per cent of the population. In 1913 the death rate was 14.1 for each thousand of the estimated population, which is a decrease of 13 per cent, or one death in eight, from 16.2, the average from 1091 to 1905: If the same rate had prevailed in 1913 as in the years 1901-1905, there would have been 1,025,446 deaths instead of 809,823, an excess of 134,623. tricts was 12.7 and 15 in the cities. Agriculture has sunk its roots deeply into government and industry during the past decade, and in our mad rush to increase production, the marketing side of our farm problems has been overlooked. Production without profit is no incentive to the farmer. We Solicit Your Patronage. The number of mortgaged homes in the United States is 31,000,000, while 6,000,000 are free of debt and the remainder are rented. Since 1890 the number of homes in the United States has increased from 12,690,000 to over 20,000,000. --- East Indian Infantry A captain in an Indian infantry regiment is known to his men as a "subadar" and the next man balow, film 14 called a "jemadar." Most of the officers and noncommissioned officers have names that finish with "dar," for a sergeant is a "havildar." A corporal, however, is called a "nalk," while the private is a "sepoy." The only infantry regiments in which private soldiers are not known as "sepoys" are the Ghurka regiments. A Ghurka private is distinguished as a rifleman. In the cavalry a trooper or private is called a "sowar," a sergeant is a "dufadar" and a captain a "risaldar." Other ranks are similar to those in the infantry.—London Answers. All the Bank's Fault. Mrs. Barrows was worried. That fact was evident to her husband, although she endeavored to maintain a cheerful manner. Before the evening meal was over, however, he discovered the cause of her anxiety. "Will," said she, "I am very much afraid that my bank is in a bad way." "How foolish, Mabel! Don't let that cause you a moment's worry. Why, it's one of the strongest financial institutions in the state. Whatever got that idea into your head? "Well, it's very strange," replied Mrs. Barrows, still unconvinced. "They've just returned a check of mine for $40 marked 'No funds.'"—Harper's Magazine. Whittier's Applause. In his declining years the poet Whitier was extremely absentminded. He attended a church meeting where there were a large number of persons. As his presence was known, it was deemed fitting by one of the speakers to quote the poet's lines: Beyond his love and care. Great applause greeted the quotation, and Whittier joined in the hand-clapping. "I suppose I must have had my mind on something else. I had no recollection of having written the verse." he said apologetically when his attention was called to the authorship 2 Taste Differs In Girls and Boys. Taste Differs in Girls and Boys. Girls have more sensitive taste for bitter flavors than boys, and boys have a more sensitive taste for sweet flavors than girls, according to Dr. G. Cohn, author of a book on "Organic Flavoring Materials," published in Berlin. The taste of boys and girls for saltiness is equal. Among adults woman has a taste for sweet, bitter and sour that is more highly developed than that of man. For salty things there is little difference, man, if anything, being slightly more sensitive than woman. Eakimo Hloh Kickers Instead of using only one leg in the standing high kick Eskimos employ both feet, just as they would in a high jump. Although handicapped in this way, by throwing the head and the shoulders higher than the feet a record of six feet nine inches has been established. No other people enjoy more than the Eskimos the exhibiting of their athletic abilities. Whenever there is a national celebration they literally flock into Nome by the hundreds, instant on displaying their prowess. Dunes and Downs "Dunes," as we call hillocks and ridges of sand, is the same word as our "downs," and the adverb "down" is really the same word too. It was originally "adown," a corruption of the Anglo-Saxon "of dune," meaning from the down or hill. So the substantive "down" and the adverb "down" have come to suggest almost diametrically opposite ideas, and the phrase "down in the valley" when looked into proves to be one of the strangest in the language.—London Spectator. Hadn't Been Taught. Little Grace, who had recently entered school, brought horse some pumpkin seed one day and told her mother that the teacher said that although the seed was white the pumpkin would be yellow. "And what will the color of the vines be?" her mother asked. Grace replied that the teacher had not taught her that yet. "I know, dear, but we have pumpkin vines in our garden, and you must know what color they are." "Oh, of course I do, mother, but we can't supposed to know anything until we're taught," replied Grace convincingly.—National Magazine. Microbes In Kizzes. Patience—Isn't it funny to see two women kissing who are not fond of one another? Patrice—Indeed, it is. It all ways looks to me as if each hoped the other would get all the microbes. Yonkers Statesman. The Crab In the Oyster "The little crab found in the oyster," said a dealer, "is not, as supposed by two-thirds of the oyster eaters, the young of the blue crab, but is a distinct species. It is a messmate of and caterer to the wants of the oyster, being, therefore, a benefit instead of a detriment to the latter. In return for the oyster's kindness in protecting it against its enemies the little crab catches and crushes food which in its entire state could not be taken by the oyster. A singular thing in connection, with them is that all found inside of the oyster are females. The male of the same variety has a hard shell."—Exchange. A surprise for a hunter and another for a Panther. An old hunter tells of a curious experience he had some years ago in the Ozarks. He had been trampling all morning when he came upon a grove of trees, and, feeling tired, he stretched himself, in a shady spot and fell asleep. He says: "I woke a little later to find myself covered with leaves and small brush. I was puzzled, sure enough, for I couldn't think what could have covered me up, but I decided to find out. First I got a dead log about six feet long, laid it where I had slept and covered it with leaves and brush. I looked to see whether my gun was loaded, and then I hid in a clump of bushes some twenty or twenty-five yards away. After about twenty minutes I heard a noise. I peered out of the bushes and saw a large she panther coming through the trees, followed by a quarter grown cub. She circled round the mound of leaves a couple of times. The cub followed every action of its mother. After the second round the old panther crouched as if for a spring. She crouched lower and lower and kept drawing her feet closer together. She kept her eyes fastened on the mound of leaves all the time and swayed her tail from side to side with a slow, regular motion. "When she had gathered her feet as close together as she could she sprang for the pile of leaves. She landed in the very middle of the pile and gave several long, wicked rakes with her hind feet. Then she began to smell and scratch in the leaves. It didn't take her long to find out that there was nothing but an old log there, and she stopped scratching and began to look about. I thought that now was the time to settle matters. I was a little to her left and behind her. I caught a sight, just at the base of her ear and fired. She gave one leap and a shrill scream and then lay still. "After making sure that she was dead I looked for the cub. It was sitting near by on the side of a leanning tree, spitting and snarling angrily. I soon put an end to that with a ride ball. I never knew a man so walt hunted as I was without being hurt. She probably took me for dead, and covered me to keep other animals from finding me while she went after her cub."—Youth's Companion. CAMELS IN WAR. Tamerlane Made a Curious Use of Them at Delhi. The camel has for centuries figured in the warfare of the east. History contains no more interesting example of the use of camels than that devised by the conqueror Tamerlane. This warrior, born in the summer of 1330, son of a humble Aslatic chieftain, rose by the sharpness of wit and strength of arm to be master of twenty-seven kingdoms extending from what is now the region of Moscow clear through India. Tamerlane was a terrible figure and a mighty warrior. In those days men fought with brute force rather than with engines of war. The sword was the chief weapon of offense. After a mighty struggle Tamerlane made himself potentate over the immediate nations of Asia and gave to the city of Samarkand a brilliant place in history. One by one the Asiatic sultans came under his away. India was the Mugh prize, and against it Tamerlane determined to move. This was in 1308. With his host he crossed the Indus, marched to Delhi and stood in arms before the gates. The Indian sultan, at the head of 50,000 soldiers and a herd of elephants, whose tusks bore poisoned swords, rushed upon the invaders. Tamerlane was sore pressed, and the battle might have gone against him had he not fallen back on his camels. Hustily gathering a troop of the beasts, he had them loaded with hay. Then, setting the hay, on fire, Tamerlane's soldiers stampeded the camels toward the ranks, of the Indians. The elephants, at the sight of the blazing hay, wheeled round and died in terror, scattering the Indian sultan's army and insuring the success of Tamerlane—Strand Magazine. The Savannah Tribune 1009 WEST BROAD ST. --- A Singular Marriage Feast. Polynesia is probably the only place in the world where the marriage feast takes place without the presence of the bridegroom. For some unexplained reason the young man is sent into the bush when the bride becomes a member of his family, and he invariably remains there during the subsequent festivities. It is only when the guests have departed and the girl is left alone with her parents that messengers are dispatched for him. Beezwax. To make beeswax place comb in a coarse mulin bag and put a small stone to weight the contents; put in kettle, cover with water and boll. The wax, comes to the top of the water, and the sediment remains in the bottom of the kettle. Remove wax when cold. Just a Question "Well," said father impatiently, "what is it now?" "There's something I want to know, father, before I read any more. Will you tell me, please, if a yawning chasm is the same thing exactly as a sleepy hollow?"—London Telegraph War's These Arms A great war leaves the country with three armies—an army of crippling an army of mourners and an army of thieves—German Prevent. Suffer no hour to slide by without its due improvement—Thomas a Klomp. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Established 1875 By JOHN H. DEVEAUX Published by SOL. C. JOHNSON Editor and Proprietor JAS. H. BUTLER Asso. Editor and Manager ED. H. BURKE City Editor Published Every Saturday 1009. WEST BROAD STREET Phone 2171 Subscription Rates One Year.....$1.25 Six Months.....75c Remittance must be made by Express or Post Office Money Order, or Registered Letter Advertising Rates given on Application. Entered at the Post Office at Savannah, Georgia, as Second Class Mail Matter. Saturday January 23rd, 1915 There was indeed much merit in the timely words of Dr. Poyd, the well known Brooklyn Episcopalian, delivered at the Y. M. G. A. on last Sunday, when he urged his hearers to remain in the South where their best economic opportunities, rather than seek abode in the North where the opportunities for a livelihood are so poor, especially for the man without a profession. To know that at the present time, there are nearly a million unemployed in the City of New York, ought to act as a deterrent to any of our people who may have the Northern bee in their bonnets? That the South is the best place for the mass of our people, there can be no doubt. Indeed, it is our belief that the South is of all the various sections of the country, the garden spot for our people, especially so far as economic conditions are concerned. Young men and women of our race, who are desirous of making their permanent abode in the North, had better hearken to the words of Dr. Boyd. "To be or not to be, that is the question." To every member of the race, scattered throughout the length and breadth of this great commonwealth, Georgia, the all-absorbing question of the day must be the foregoing. What shall be our future status in the life of the Georgia people, is the question which must be uppermost in the mind of every thinking individual of the race, when the barbaric atrocities recently participated in by certain "citizen" of Jasper County, Georgia, are brought to our memory. Think of it! In our own State, the State which we love; the State wherein resides our citizenship and the one to which we are giving our best constructive endeavors, that there can be perpetrated within her borders such fiendish and inhuman act as the one which recently resulted in the lawless taking of four lives, two men and two women, Negroes of course. We ask, are the lives and liberties of a people who constitute approximately one-half of the population of the state safeguarded when such perpetrations against its individual members can be had almost with impunity? What a sad commentary upon the State to note the lynching of four human beings! Today Georgia must bow her head in shame! A blot almost indelible is upon her escutcheon. And forsooth why? Is it because mob law is supreme in our State? Surely this cannot be. And yet despite the many lynchings that have taken place within the borders of our state, we have as yet to note the punishment of a single lyncher. Surely the time has come when our people must act in their own behalf if they are to curb the present murderous tendencies of the mob clan. To sit complacently in our chairs and simply be moan the murderous outcome of the innumerable acts of violence perpetrated against our people, is to fall far short of doing our duty to ourselves. It goes without saying that the Jasper County lynching has upset us. Its sickening horrors have well-nigh stupified us. We are completely dumfounded to know that within the borders of our State there live and apparently thrive such bands of lawless murderers as the Jasper County mob. But in this hour of our trial, when things seem dark, it is indeed both gratifying and encouraging to know that there sits in the gubernatorial chair at Atlanta, a man whose entire public career is an index of a disposition to do the square things to all regardless as to race or color, and that he. Govenor Slaton, supported no doubt by strong sentiment of the law abiding white people of the State, has ordered a full investigation of the Jasper County outrage. A full and thorough investigation with a view of bringing the perpetrators of this terrible deed of outlawry to speedy trial and conviction, is altogether right and proper. In taking the rightful lead in the investigation of this terrible matter, Gov. Slaton has won the admiration of the entire Negro population of Georgia. Meanwhile, through our churches, societies, civic bodies and otherwise, scattered throughout the State, there should be established communications with the Governor, depictatory of our feelings in this matter and of our endorsement of the stand which he has taken in regard to the same. Such happenings as the Jasper County lynching, threaten the very foundation of our life in the Georgia commonwealth. The time has come when we must act in self defense. Our friends expect us not to do otherwise. We are facing a crucial period in our history. The issue is with each one of us—"To be or not to be," must be largely determined by our own efforts. Negro BusinessLeague Weekly Letter (By J. C. Lindsay) There is no one thing, perhaps, which has been such a decided draw-back to the Negro since his late emancipation, as down-right selfishness. Selfishness is a formidable foe to combat with. One of the reasons why selfishness should be shunned as deadly poison is because of the possibilities, as well as the probabilities, of this particular sin, draw-back and hindrance coming to, and taking hold of the unsuspecting and placing him or her entirely into his subtle grip, when the victim least expects his presence. This organization of local Negro business men in this immediable community, has taken it upon itself to put forth the best endeavors it can to fight this monster evil, selfishness, which is sapping the life out of this as well as every other Negro community extant. This monster evil will cause an individual to imagine that he has been mistreated and given an uncalled for and unprovoked blow, when, in fact, nothing of the kind was intended or thought of. True Conditions Must be seen. Favorable sentiment with regard to the true interpretation of the common sensed business Negro's attitude toward the other members of his race, who happen not to be in business on their own account, must be made from time to time. Exultant in Effort to Save. This is exactly where the Negro Business League comes in; and with the co-operation of the people in the future as they have given it in the past, this organization is destined to do great good in the matter of causing our own kith and kin to see the importance of doing business with each other, as far as practicable. Conservatism our Watch Word. The men, as a whole, who compose the membership of the local branch of the National Negro Business League, are conservative and are very practical in all of their doings and sayings. These men make it a point in all of their counsels to bring every reasonable pressure to bear to have all who may be present, to understand that the headquarters of the Negro Business League is not an incubator or hatchery, for the theorists and "wind-jammers" to build air castles and to do the impossible or even to lower our business standing with the other fellow because of our unpractical theorizing and dealing in glittering generalities. Negro Insurance Companies Prosperous There is no class of business carried on by our people which is better managed and is meeting with more deserving success than the six Negro industrial Insurance companies which are doing so much real tangible good in this community. What have these Negro companies done? For the year 1914, these six Negro industrial insurance companies paid to Negro land lords for rent for office purposes, the snug little sum of one thousand one hundred and ninety eight dollars; paid to their members for sickness and accidents, forty-three thousand four hundred and thirty one dollars; paid to beneficiaries for death claims, eleven thousand six hundred and fifty five dollars and sixty five cents; paid in salaries, for clerk hire and commissions to their one hundred and fifty three Negro employees, the insignificant amount of sixty six thousand seven hundred and nine dollars and forty five cents, making a grand total paid out to Negroes by Negroes in one year, right here in Savannah alone, of one hundred and twenty two thousand dollars and thirteen cents. Our only apology for writing these amounts out instead of giving you the figures is that we are very desirous of your knowing the truth of this matter and nothing else but the naked truth. You might read the figures wrong. Do these facts answer your question: What have these Negro companies done? A Call to Duty. Have you heard anything about the big banquet? Well, listen. Let me give you an earful of "inside info". At the regular business meeting of the Negro Business League, held at headquarters last Friday night, the fellows thought it would be just the thing to pull off a banquet on the night of February 10th; at which time the installation of the officers for the year will take place. To meet the expense of the banquet, it was decided that each member pay one dollar which will admit himself and one of his friends who is not a member of the league. Mr. E. W. Houstoun was selected special collector for this banquet fund and he will call on you during the week. Please be ready when he calls. The next regular meeting of the league will be held February 3rd. Kemper Harreld to Appear Friday Night. Kemper Harreld, violinist, of Atlanta, will appear in recital at St. Paul church, West Broad and Maple streets, on Friday night of next week. Mr. Harreld who comes here under the auspices of the Old Folks Home, the Urban League, the Business League and Charity Hospital, is one of the finest violinists the race has and has had excellent training, having studied under some of the best masters in this country and recently taking a course in Europe. He is a professor in the musical department of Morehouse college and his appearance here will doubtless draw a large crowd of music lovers. The program rendered by Mr. Harreld will be supplemented by local talent, Miss Nettie Houston and Miss Geneva Fisher rendering solos and Miss Irma Curley reciting. The recital begins at 8 o'clock and the admission price will be 15 cents. Memoriam In sad but loving remembrance of our loved one, JAMES R. SMITH, Who departed this life January 21st, 1914 at 7 o'clock. Some may think the wund is healed, but there is none who knows the sorrow deep within our hearts concealed. Today our aching hearts are sad, and our eyes are dim with tears, for God who is great and also good has taken the one we love so dear. He is gone but not forgotten, Never will his memory fade, Loving deeds and thoughts will ever linger, Around the grave where he is laid. Why should our tears in sorrow flow? When God recalls his own, And bids them leave a world of woe, For an immortal throne. His toils are past, his work is done, And he is wholly blest, He fought the fight, the victory won And entered into rest. Then let our sorrows cease to flow, God has recalled his own, But let our hearts in every way, Still say, Thy will be done. Mother, Mrs. C. A. Bouyer. Daughter, Mrs. S. L. Austin Sons, Robt. L. and T. A. Smith Brother, Osborn S. Smith. In sad memory but never forgotten our dear grand-father, JAMES R. SMITH, Who departed this sweet life January 21st, 1914. A year ago today, dear one, we will never forget you night or day. We will never forget that day when you threw your ghastly eyes back into our door as you parted from us, for the last time, and we never saw you again. We know you are not dead but only resting in the new world above where we hope to be some day. It is hard for us to realize that you are resting above us from your daily task that is now over forever and eternity. Composed and written by his little grand-daughter, Louise G. Austin, age 12 grand-son, R. Fleming Austin. In remembrance of, Mrs. NANCY S. SMALLS Oh! dearest, sweetest mother. Since you have passed away, It seems not that it was a year ago But only yesterday. Whene'er we speak your loving name Our eyes with tears are wet; Oh mother, how we love you, And love cannot forget. The Lord took you from us, It was His holy will, And left in our hearts a vacancy, Which no one else can fill. But in our saddest moments, One happy thought holds sway. We will meet again, dear mother, And be happy some sweet day. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear brother, DAVID MARRION SMALL, Who departed this life September 24th, 1913. Dear brother, no one knows how we miss you, you were so kind and loving. God alone for He knows best, called you to a home of rest. Twas a bitter grief, a shock severe, To part with you whom we loved so dear, You are gone but not forgotten, Never shall our memory fade, Sweeter thoughts shall ever linger, Round the grave where you are laid, Father and sisters. friend, BEATRICE ANDERSON, Died January 24th, 1914. We loved you, yes we loved you. But Jesus loved you best, And He has sweetly called you, To yonders shining shore. The golden gates were opened, A gentle voice said, "come" And with farewell unspoken, She calmly entered home. A friend, Etta E. Williams. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear friend. MAGGIE RICHARDS. Who departed this life January 26th, 1914. Just one year ago the death angle took our dear friend, Maggie into that heavenly mansion, how sad the shock. Oh! how we miss you, The vacant place you have left In our hearts can never be filled, We were faithful, just and true, Sleep on, dear friend, sleep, And take your rest. Friends, Gertrude H. Anderson Daisy H. Allen PIANO LESSONS BY Miss ETTA McINTOSH 312 East Duffy Street. Terms reasonable. The Signs of the Time The signs of the time show numistakable evidences of greater responsibilities which as Colored men and women must face and settle, not tomorrow, but today. Every day we hear of positions once held by Colored men but now given to whites. These changes are not made along any particular line, but they begin from the most humble day laborer and extend clear through to the most willed profession. Sympathy, ability nor politics can no longer stem the tide, and as a result the percentage of Negro employment is seriously lowered each year. The Ga. Mutual is doing its part in making up for this deficiency and you can do yours by taking with us some insurance. It will serve for two purposes; first—the just mentioned; second--as a protection against losses by sickness and death. GA. MUTUAL INS. CO., Branch Office—509 W. Broad St. H. T. Singleton, Supt. —Ad GIVE Mme. Hart's Hair Dressing and Grower A TRIAL It will make the hair grow long and silky. Second to no hair preperation on the market. All who have trie it gladly recommend same to others. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for terms VIOLA E. HART Manufacturer 208 College St. Americus, Ga Visit TheBEE and have a Haircut and Shave. Clothes Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed and Renovated, also Ice Cream and Soft Drinks D. J. REID, Prop. President St. E. Phone 2914 - 1915 CHRISTMAS CLUB THE FORT The Wage Earners Savings Bank Members may deposit in the Wage Earners Savings Bank 10c, 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per share every Saturday. In case of death of any share holder, his or her share can be withdrawn, without interest or additions or continued: In Saturday December 11th 1915, the entire amount including interest will be deduced among the share holders in proportion to the number of shares held. Only a few days left in which to join The Wage Earners Savings Bank The Wage Earners Savings Bank Members may deposit in the Wage Earners Savings Bank 10c,25c,50c,and $1.00 per Share every Saturday. In case of death of any share holder, his or her share can be withdrawn, without interest or additions or continued: On Saturday December 11th 1915, the entire amount including interest will be devided among the share holders in proportion to the number of shares held. Only a few days left in which to join JOIN NOW!! For further information call and see us The Wage Earners Savings Bank The Pioneer Negro Savings The Pioneer Negro Savings Bank of Georgia West Broad Alice Sts. SAVANNAH, GA. LOCALS. For Rent—New. four room, house, six dollars; one five room house eight dollars. Kollock and 36th streets. Apply Wade, room 9 Providence Building. Going into mourning? Phone 1487 ns once. We will call for your clothes, dye them black, and return them the same day. We save your clothes—You save your money. Henry Street Pressing Club, Marion Massey, Mgr., 305 Henry street, west. Mrs. Lillian Aiken Davis, formerly of Savannah but now a resident a resident of New York, arrived home on last. Friday to spend a while with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Aiken, 914 Burroughs street. Attend the Blue Ribbon dancing class every Tuesday evening, good music. Admission 15 cents. Mrs. R. W. Cole, after spending six weeks in Hawkinsville, Ga., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. Graves and family, returned home last Saturday evening. Mr. Dan, Dorsey, an old Savannah boy, was in the city this week circulating among his friends. He is a postal railway clerk running between Charleston and Jacksonville, with headquarters at Charleston, S. C. Mrs. Amy V. Jackson of Washington, D. C., formerly of this city is spending sometime with friends and relatives here. She is' stopping at present with her niece, Mrs. Amy B Sutton, 639 West 39th street. Social Happening Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith formerly of this city but now of 229 W. 40th street New York City, entertained in honor of their daughter, Miss Gertrude E. Smith, who has just finished a course of dressmaking at the Manhattan Trade School of New York City. The evening was spent with games and dancing after which refreshments were served Mr. William Grant rended several selections on the piano. Miss Smith received many fine and useful presents. Those present were: Misses Helen Page, Ethel Hernandez, Edna Hodges, Marie Wayatt, Pauline Wyatt, M. Reaviears, L. Williams, L. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. J. Putman, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mesdames, G. H. Drayton, Julius H. Smith, Sarah Williams, J. Springs, John Campbell, Anna B. Reid, J. Pinckney, M. Page. Messrs. Thurston Graines, Washington Jones, Fred Branchcomb, James Kuth, David McWilly, James Spencar, William Grant and others. Hope Lodge Installation The installation of Hope Lodge No. 1, K. of D, took place on Monday night of last week at Scott's hall. After the regular meeting the officers were installed by acting field deputy Robt. L. West. The following are the officers for the ensuing year: J. M. Suares, P. C.; Ed. Chisolm S. C.; J. H. Davis, J. C.; Matthew Jackson, prelate; G. W. Shaw, financial secretary; Alex Bryan, recording secretary; L. W. Beasley, treasurer; Charles Mitchell, S. B. Inner and outer guards will be appointed later. Refreshments were served after the installation. A mass meeting will be held at Seabrook's hall on Sunday afternoon, January 31st. Members of the order also the Herman Courts are asked to be present. Dr. B. W. S. Daniels has opened a branch office in the Savannah Pharmacy building, West Broad and Maple lane. The rooms are neatly furnished and present a very fine appearance. The doctor will be pleased to have his friends drop in and inspect his new quarters. FILE CHARGES AGAINST FARREL Allege Inhuman and Cruel Treatment of Negro Convicts. Atlanta, Jan. 18.—Charges Ileging inhuman and cruel treatment of an unnamed Negro convict were filed to-day with the state prison commission against C. F. Farrel, convict warden for Montgomery county. Citizens Sign. The charges were filed by Attorney Saffold & Adams, representing ten or fifteen Montgomery citizens whose names were signed to them. The commission is asked to set a date for a hearing on the charges. The petition alleges that on January 10, 1915, B. L. Gillis, a citizen, returned to Warden Farrel a Negro convict who had escaped from the chaiangang, and that Farrel cursed and unmercifully beat the convict, setting the dogs on him and threatening to kill him. According to the petition the Negro was badly wounded by the dogs and the beating. He was unable to work for several days. F. B. B. CHURCH CELEBRATES 127TH ANNIVERSARY. On January 13th the church began the celebration of its 127th anniversary. The church was beautifully decorated with vines, evergreen, white roses, chrysanthemums and Easter lilies. Many beautiful potted plants adorned the rostrum and windows. The white banner, with golden letters and trimmings, which hung across the pulpit, told what was being celebrated. On the opening night, the prayer meeting was led by Lic. Gilmore of the 1st A. B. Church and Dea. M. M. Merchison. At its close, Rev. Wright led the hymn, "Far as Thy name is known." The lesson from Matt. 7:1-8 was read by Lic. L. Gilmore, 1st A. B. Church. Prayer by Rev. Kelley of St. Mary's Baptist Church. A very practical and interesting sermon was delivered by Rev. A. Hamilton of the Bolton Street Baptist Church. The choir sang "Jesus is guiding me home." A very fervent prayer was offered by Rev. Williams of Brunswick, Ga., moderator of Mt. Olive Association. The honored guest of the church was the Deacons' Union, they presented the church $5.00. The presentation was made by Mrs. F. A. Merchison; the Deaconesses' Union accompanied them. The benediction was said by Rev. Scott. On Tuesday night, the prayer meeting was led by Dea H. Green. Anthem by the choir, "Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing," was read by Rev. Wright. The lesson from Matt 16:1-10 was read by Rev. Maddox. Prayer was offered by Rev. Byrd. The distinguished guest of the church was the B. Y. P. U.. They furnished a very interesting program as follows: Recitation, "The bible", by Miss Ruby Peyton; solo, "Jesus wants me for a sunbeam" Miss Lillian Ashley; a package was presented Miss Ashley for her punctuality at the B. Y. P. U., by Miss A. E. Scott. The church was presented $4.00 and the pastor $3.00 by the B. Y. P. U.. After a few remarks by Pres. A. B. Singfield, Miss Dorothy Williams read a paper, "What God has loved." Rev. David Merchison, of St. Peter's and Fairlawn Baptist Churches delivered the sermon taken from Matt 17:4, subject was "It is good to be here." The choir sang "Beautiful Ashes." After a prayer by Mr. Paul Small, the benediction was said by Lic. Johnson. On Friday night prayer meeting was led by Deacons H. B. Wright and Cyrus Robertson. An anthem was sung by Friendship Baptist Church choir, after which Rev. Wright led "Far as the ages now". The lesson from St. John 4:1-35 was read by Rev. Collier of Friendship Baptist church. Prayer was offered by Rev. Alston. The honored guests were the Missionaries, who furnished a very interesting program. "Throw out the life line" was sung by the society. A solo "If Jesus goes with me I'll go," was sung by Miss Lillian Ashley. Mrs. S. A. Chisolm read a paper on "The duty of parents to their children." Mrs. M. L. White presented the poor saints of the church $5.00 for the organization. Miss B. E. Foster read a very instructive paper on "Mission work". Mrs. E. R. Dennis, the president of the Missionaries, introduced Mr. N. Roberts who acted as master of ceremony. After a hymn led by Rev. Wright, Rev. J. S. Collier preached an inspiring sermon on "Lift up your eyes." The benediction was said by Rev. Green. On Sunday morning prayer meeting was led by Deacons E. Wicks and W. Miller. At 11 o'clock an interesting sermon from the words "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" was preached by Rev. Sutton. The choir rendered "Press Onward," Rev. Wright led a hymn, after which a prayer was made by Dea. A. Philput. Benediction was said by Rev. Green. There were several visitors at the Sunday school. The lesson was taught by Lic. S. M. Lee, Supt. of the F. A. B. Sunday school. Sunday night the choir sang "We Shall Overcome" and Rev. Wright led the hymn "Sweet hour of Prayer," after which he read the lesson. Prayer was made by Dea. H. B. Wright. After an anthem by the choir, Miss A. E. Maxwell read a paper on "Faith". Rev. Wright delivered the sermon on the subject "Who led thee," after which a prayer was made by Dea. Black. Benediction was said by Rev. Frazier. Monday night, prayer meeting was led by Dea. Philput, Dea. John Marsh presented the church $5.00 for the Griffin Benevolent Club. Tuesday night, prayer meeting was led by Deacons Singfield and L. Lyons. An anthem was sung by Mt.-Zion Baptist Church choir. Rev. H. Butler read the lesson, prayer being led by Dea. Voss. The honored guests of the church were the Ushers. Mr. H. J. Butler read a sketch of their work. Rev. H. Butler preached an eloquent sermon on the subject "The state of the soul after death." The ushers presented the church $3.00, the pastor $2.00 and Rev. Butler $1.00. The presentation was made by Mr. S. Bee. The Y. M. and Y. L. C. C. composed of members of the F. B. B. church, presented the church $5.00 by Mrs. F. A. Merchison. On Wednesday night, prayer was led by Deacons Singfield and W. Miller. Anthem was sung by Central Baptist church choir. After a hymn by Rev. Irby, prayer was made by Rev. Howard Smith. The history of the church was read by Mrs. L. L. Allen. A paper "The strength of Providence", was read by Miss A. E. Scott. Rev. J. S. Irby preached on the subject, "The Saints of God Standing in Zion." Prayer was led by Dea. Willie Middleton of Central Baptist Chuercch. The choir sang "Oh, how lovely is Zion." On Thursday night after the Business League finished their program, a sumptuous banquet was served the guests in the lecture room. The waiters were dressed in white coats, gloves and aprons. They served everything in season in the latest style. The pastor, officers and members wish to express their many thanks to all who assisted in makthis anniversary such a grand success. The chairman, Mrs. Lula Harris, and her amiable committee were untiring in their efforts and their work was excellent. Rev. Walker on the Negro Church Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle Church, of Augusta, Ga., has put forth a Magnificent paper on the "Negro Church as a Medium for Race Expression." It is thoroughly good. But it is his criticism which specially interests us. We are duly glad that such sound and judicious criticism comes from Dr. Walker, because everyone knows that he is so true to his race, and is one of the leading Negro Baptist ministers in this country. We hope, therefore, that what he says may sink deep down into the hearts of all our people. Our best friends are those who tell us the naked truth with a view of such reformation as will construct and not destroy. Such is eminently true of Dr. Walker in the extract which follows: "For one thing colored church members must be taught to go to church on time and the ministers must be taught to begin their services on time. To-day it is the rule, not the exception, that where the service is announced for 41 a. m., or 8 p. m., it will be 11:30 or 8:30, before the service begins. This is a glaring fault and needs to be corrected. And then the Negro must be taught better and truer ideas of conversion. He must be taught that emotionalism, whatever part it may play in religion, cannot be substituted for genuine piety. In the third place, the Negro must be taught a greater reverence for the house of God itself and for the service of the Most High. For a fourth thing, the Negroes must be taught to conduct their church collection differently. In the average Negro church it takes a half hour following the sermon to "lift the collection" as we are in a habit of saying. This is fundamentally wrong, and should be corrected speedily. In the matter just complained of, the Negro Church as a medium of expression proves that the Negro is lacking in a due regard for time and that there is vast room for improvement in the Negro's conception of Christian religion and in his methods of church work and worship. "The Negro Church has done well—demonstrably well. It will do a great deal better when it ceases to be the center of Negro's social, intellectual, business what it should be; namely, the and religious life and become only the center of moral and spiritual growth and development." Every word of what Dr. Walker says is true. Dr. Walker is a black man, and a Baptist preacher. He ought to know. Let all our churches honestly try to put into practice his most admirable advice. In so doing, we shall give the Holy Spirit the very best opportunity for His formative and creative work within the hearts, and lives of our people. What we need to learn is the spirit of obedience. He pointed out the right way, let us walk in it. And such is the solution of that part of the problem. The first of the year is a good time to make a new start, and to use new methods. Let us be wise. Afro-American Ledger. Scaboard Air Line Important Change of Schedule Effective Monday Jan. 4th trains 13 and 14 now operated between Savannah and Montgomery will be shortened and only operate between Savannah and Americus, Ga. Last train leaving Savannah for Montgomery January 3rd and last train leaving Montgomery Jan. 3rd. to the RENTBURDEN any longer The sooner'you free yourself the better for you and your family. The way to do is easy. We'll sell you a home on such easy terms that the payments will be practically the same as rent- Don't delay. Come today. C W. SMALL. Diviston Passenger Agent. Amusement Column Coming Events in the Social World NOTICE—Articlesin this Column Two Cents Per Word, Payable in Advance. Jan. 25. Monday, Dance at Harris street hall by Original G. H. B. A. and S C. Admission .5 and 40 cents. February 1st. Monday. Mid-winter dance by the Boys of Pleasure Club a Masonic Temple. Admission 25 and 40 cents. Feb., 15. Monday night, Mid-winter dance by Y. G. E. Ladies Branch at Masonic Temple, admission 10 cents. Feb., 1. Monday night, Sacred Concert under auspices of Beth-Eden Golden Reapers at Beth-Eden Church admission 10 cents. Feb. 15. Monday, Dance at Harris street hall by East Side Smartl Set admission 15 cents. 1. 3. Wednesday, Oyster Supper by the Tabernacle Baptist Church at the residence of Bro. J. B. Morris 321 Minis street tickets 6 cents Central Park Normal and Industrial Institute SAVANNAH, GA. OPENS SEPT. 16, 1914. Feb., 17, Wednesday, 20th Semi- annual Anniversary of the iElEvening Call Aid and Social Club at Masonic Temple admission 25 cents. HOTEL Feb. 8, Monday, Fall Dance by Colored Chauffers Association at Masonic Temple, admission 25 and 40 cts M. Every Wednesday Evening At Harris St. Hall Prof. PERKIN'S Imperial Dancing Class Tango, Maxixe, Hesitation Waltz, Imperial Military Glide, One Stap, Fox Trot. Congo Schottische, and Imperial Lances. MUSIC APOLLO ORCHESTRA Dancing from 9 until 2 a.m. Private Lessons by Appointment Admission 15 cents NOTICE TO THE Public & Clubs I am In a Position to Furnish Orchestra music J. W. MAXWELL, Prin. R. H. SINGLETON, Secly. For the transportation of students Vehicles will leave West Broad and Bolton Sts. daily at 7.15 a.m. for Central Park Institute returning at 3.30 p.m. WE DO FIRSTCLASS JOB PRINTING For all occasions,any amount of pieces desired at a reasonable figure. Satisfaction guaranteed. Leave orders at. 407 HALL STREET WEST Stop at S.Kantziper For MEATS. WE ALSO BUY LIVE STOCK Phone 2669 CITY MARKET. Protect Your Horses' Feet Have Them Shod by the The Cresceus Horseshoeing and Clipping Shop GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Houses moved and renovated, Estimates on all class of work ALL WORK GUARANTEED 315 JEFFERSON ST., Phone 3509 NELSON A. CUYLER "The Expert Horseshoe," Prop. Important—The only Expert horseshoeing shop in the city oper- ated by a colored man. 1111 WEST BROAD STREET. PHONE 1111 SEE ME BEFORE Building as I can save you money, for one price will Do the Job Advice costs nothing. 106 SIMON SIMPLE AND HIS FRITZ POODLE IT RINT HIS FAULT IF YOU LOOK LIKE A MONKEY MOSE! YAW! YAW! SUCH A FUNNY MUNKIE VAT HE ISS YAW! YOS DONE TRANSFERRED YO' AFFECTION TO DAT PICKLE SO IT'S DONE WIF YO'! YES? SO! SAY FAITZ—YOU GO AND BRING MOSE BACK—I DIDN'T MEAN TO HURT MY FEELING! I COMES FOR YOU. YAW—GET MIT DER BAG IN! YO' MAD'—MAD' YO! OUCH! HERE'S WHAT YO' GIT IT IN DE SNOOT INSTID! YAW! ME NOW GET DER MUNK! YO' DONE WILL WILL YO? GUESS DIS FACE AM NOT ENOUGH! FO' YO! I JES' WISH HE'D TRY AN' GIT ME NOW! DIDN'T I SEND YOU FOR MOSE WHERE IS HE? YAT? GEE! I'M GLAD TO SEE YOU MOSE—I KNEW YOU COULD NOT STAY AWAY FROM SMITH! HERE IS IT—YES—SO! Gives the BEST VALUE for Your Money Every Kind from Cotton to Silk, For Men, Women and Children Any Color and Style From 25c to $5.00 per pair Look for the Trade Mark! Sold by All Good Dealers. WHOLESALE Lord & Taylor NEW YORK Dealer in New and Second Hand ed Bicycles. Tires and Supplies. Agency on the Monarch Bicycles. K. HALPERN, Proprietor, 463 West Broad St. Phone 1340. YOUNG BROS. Isthe place to get your Groceries Meats and Confectioneries, Cigars and Tobacco. Telephone orders promptly attended to EDW. G. YOUNG, Manager Phone 4291 Cor. 36th and Burroughs Sts. AGENTS WANTED TO SELL MAGIC Saving Powder A wonderful discovery to shave the head and face without using shears or razor. Will send half pound can by mail, postage paid, for 25 cents in stamps. FIRST CLASS Shoe Repairing WHILE YOU WAIT. All work guaranteed. Second-hand Shoes For Sale At 629.East Broad St. EDWARD ELLIS. HAIR CULTURIST AND MANICURIST Miss Marie V. Tolbert, recently graduated from School in Hair Culture, Manicuring and Massaging, is especially prepared for performing the very highest class of work. Being equipped with the very latest and up-to-date methods, the most satisfactory and lasting effect results. Hair dressed for special occasions. Highest efficiency guaranteed on all work. Mrs. M. E. Tolbert is now associated with Miss Marie Tolbert and would be glad to receive a call from her friends. Agents for Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower. Phone 3853. 506 Hartridge St. Why Be Sick? When Health Knocks at Your Door. See Dr.H.M.Collier Physician and Surgeon 640 PRESIDENT ST., EAST Phones Office 2152-1. Residence 1120-L Glover & Weston PRESSING CLUB Work called for and delivered promptly. Give us a call. Cleaning, repairig and dyneing a specialty. The first appearance of yellow fever is said to have been among the sailors of Columbus in 1405. N SHOPPING Hosiery Willing Workers Circle No. 1, meets 1st, and 3rd, Wednesday nights at Seabrooks hall, Arthur.Brown, Hon., ruler and Frank Hucherson Hon. deputy. Triumph Circle No. 2 meets 2nd Monday night and 4th, Wednesday night at Seabrook shall. A. R. Brpwn, Hon ruler; W. Sis Holloway, H. deputy. Three Gates, City Circle No. 3, meets 2nd, and 4th, Wednesday nights at Scott's hall. Jason Dukes, Honor ruler, G. W. Winley, Hon. deputy. Savannah Circle No. 5 meets 1st, and 3rd, Thursday nights at Mechanic's hall, Geo. Heyward, Hon ruler; Henry Hall, Hon. deputy. Rising Sun Circle No. 6, meets 1st, and 3rd, Wednesday nights at West Savannah, Rev. Stokes, John Johnson. Hon. deputy. Relief Circle No. 7 meets 2nd, and 4th, Wednesday nights at Mechanics Hall, H. DeLaigle, Hon. ruler; John Hutchins, Hon. deputy. Friendship Circle No. 8. meets 2nd, and 4th, Tuesday nights at Seabrook's hall, J. C. Holloway, Hon ruler; sister A. B. Campfield, Hon. deputy Union Link Circle No. 9, meets 1st, and 3rd, Monday nights at Williams building, Brother Seabon Benton Hon ruler, Sister Sallie Green, Hon deputy Traveling Pilgrim No. 10, meets in Augusta Ga., at Singfield hall, Watkins street, Rev. P. T. Gallot, Hon. ruler; Sister Nancy L. Westly, Hon. deputy. Lily of the South Circle No. 11 meets 2nd, ard 4th, Monday nights at Seabrooks hall, A. B. Singfield, Hon. ruler; Sister Lenora King, Hon. deputy Working Lily of East No. 12 meets 1st, and 3rd, Tuesday nights at Seabrook hall, Brother Lawrence Miller, Hon. ruler; Sister Julia McMasters, Hon. dep ty. Gateway to Success Circle No. 14, meets 2nd, and 4th, Wednesday nights at Williams Building, H. Rahn, Hon ruler; Brother, L. J. Biggins, Hon. deputy. Evergreen Circle No 15 meets 2nd, and 4th, Wednesday nights at Mechanics hall, W. B. Dunn, Hon. ruler; Sister Mattie R. Davis, Hon deputy. GolderStar No.16, meets 2nd, and 4th Thursday nights at Williams building, Wilton Wiggins, Hon. ruler; Sister Reiney Morrison, Hon. deputy. Pure Gold No.17, meets at Seabrook hall, 1st Thursday nights and 4th Friday nights. Bro. John Carson, Hon. Deputy. Faithful Workers Circle No. 18, meets at Mechanic hall 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights. Bro. Inman Rawls, Hon Ruler, Sister Bertna J. Green, Hon Deputy. Easter Rose Junior Circle No. 1, meets 2nd and 4th, Tuesday evenings at 4 o'clock at Williams building, Isaiah Bowie, Jr. prince; Sister Clara Hazel, Hon, lecturer. Sunflower Junior Circle No. 2 meets 2nd, and 4th, Monday evenings at Williams building, G. W. Winley Jr. prince; Sister Belle Campfeld For all kinks of Photographic Work —SEE— James Edw. Collier 644 EAST PRESIDENT ST. Phone2152-J PLE AND YES? SO!! But He Did. "What do you mean by kissing my daughter, sir?" "I'm sorry, but I couldn't help myself." "Ocidn't help yourself! That's just what you did do." Aurelia E. Allen, formerly of the Colored Millinery Store, will continue with millinery and dressmaking with the leading styles beginning October 1st at her home 751 E. Gwinnett street. Bring your old hats and have them made over like new this will save you money. Will also give instructions in millinery and dressmaking. Any one wishing to take up either of these studies which would be of benefit. to every woman can do so by attending. Aurelia Allen's. school of Art. Here you can find Madam Walker's Hair Grower, also full line of hair gods. Phone 5078. Masonic Books And Regalias LODGE SEALS FINANCIAL CARDS AND BLANKS Of Every Description. Publishers and Manufacturers' Prices Liberal Discounts Will Be Arranged: SOL. C. JOHNSON, Diving Work Atlantic and Pacific Coast THE DIVING CONSTRUCTION Co. Reference: Central Bank & Trust Co. All Work Promptly Attended To J. L. MURCHISON Chief Diver 2815 Gravier St. New Orleans, La OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Anyone sending a skirt or dress quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invitation is probably patentable. Communications strictly contemptible. HANDOUT on Patents soot free from foot agency for securing patents. Mail to: HANDOUT, 200 W. 42nd St., receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largestcircumference of the year; four months, $L. Sold by all newsletters. MUNN & Co. 364 Broadway. New York Branch Office, 625 F. St., Washington, D.C. D H1S FP SAY FRIITZ - YOU GO AND BRING MORE BACK -I DIDN'T MEAN TO HURT ME FEELING! Dr. GEO. W. SMITH, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office W. Broad and Winnet lane Phone 1522 Office Hours—9-10 a.m., 12-2 p.m. 6-8:30 p.m. Res. 920 Wheaton St. Phone 1439 SAVANNAII, GA. Dr. L. S. Parks. DENTIST 240 Barnard Street, Specialist in Gold and Bridge Work Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings. From nine to a full set of teeth $8.00 and $10.00. Broken plates mended and teeth added. All Gold Crowns Guaranteed 23 K Gold. Bell Phone_1244 Dr. J. W. Jamerson FIRST-CLASS DENTIST All Work Guaranteed Wage Earners Bank Building PHONE 3227-L Dr. A. R. Ferebee Surgeon Dentist Remove December 1, 1914 621 West Broad St. Dr Jamerson's Old Stand C. C. MIDDLETON, M. D. Physician & Surgeon 505 Charlton St., East. Office Hours 9-11 a.m., 2-4 p.m., 7-8 p.m. Phone 86 Henr Mears Feed Co HAY & GRAIN OF ALL KINDS 508 WEST JONES STREET Come and take a look at our Stock or Phone your order and it will be delivered promptly. Phone 3461 West. Broad Street Photo Gallery The only Colored Studio in town J. W. JOHNSTON, Prop. Reduction in all Portraits, Post Cards and Crayon Pictures. Best results guaranteed. RITZ POOL I COMES FOR YOU. YAW GET MIT DER DAC IN' When is a man most confused? When he misses his train. When are the people most unsafe? When they are not insured with the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company. Which company pays for all diseases known to medical science? The Pilgrim. Will you explain why the Pilgrim does this? Only to aid its policyholders, that's all. Which company organized first among Negroes in Georgia, and secured a charter to do business along the Industrial lines? The Pilgrim, of course. Which company collected the largest amount of money according to the latest report of the INURANCE DEPARTMENT to the Governor of the state? The figure is in the report. The Pilgrim. How can this statement be verified? By referring to the report of the INSURANE DEPARTMENT, of the state of Georgia. How can a policy be obtained with the Pilgrim, in case its agents turn back before they reach your home? By ringing phone 4129. Why has the Pilgrim so many satisfied policy holders? By performing its perpetuated motto PROMPTNESS HONESTY AND JUSTICE. Why is it easy to secure new members for the Pilgrim? They have heard of the many blessings it has, and is still bestowing upon its thousands of satisfied policy holders. How long after the death of a member, before the beneficiary can draw the death benefit? As soon as the death certificate is properly filled by the attending physician. How many men and women are employed and are well paid by the Pilgrim? SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN. Are you being satisfactory served? If not see the Pilgrim's agents, or ring the office, and your order will be filled, and promptly delivered. Local and long distant phone 4129. Office, 509 West Broad Street, Savannah Georgia. J. S. PERRY, Sup. A. B. SINGFIELD, Gen., Supt. GAREY'S VARIETY BAKERY Goods delivered promptly To any part of the City. 506 West Broad Street Phone 1869-J Near Gaston --- Washington, D. C., Jan 20 more than 40 per cent of the women in Lowell and Fall River, Mass., work for a living, and this is the highest percentage of female occupancy for any state in the United States whose population is over 100,000, according to the census report issued today: Oakland, California, a residential city with practically few factories has the lowest rate. Only 21 per cent of the women of that city are engaged in gainful occupation. Expenditures For Labor By Georgia Farmers. Washington, D. C-Thirty nine per cent, or 113,782 of the farmers of Georgia employ hired help and their annual expenditure for this item is approximately $13,218,000, according to a report which has just be received by the Bureau of Census. Ten years ago the yearly expenditure for labor by farmers of this state amounted to $7,245,000, and the increase within a decade has been 83 per cent of the amount paid for labor by Georgia farmers is cash. For continental United States the yearly labor expenditure is more than $651,000,000 and 46 per cent of the farmers hire labor. There are nearly 3,000,000 farmers in the country that employ hired hands. Good Roads. O time is too valuable to waste on traveling over bad roads. Until we have good roads we will not have better markets. $ \circ $ The cost of good roads is less than the tax of bad ones. Out-of the mud hole and onto the pike should be your slogan. Fortune lives on an improved highway; misfortune on a poor one. The growth of any community is dependent upon good roads. Happiness, contentment and prosperity don't go with bad roads. Even heathen countries realize the value of good highways. Mud holes are civilization's greatest parasites. Abolish them. Unto another generation the benefits of good roads will extend. Do deeds that will live after you. Boost and build roads. Christmas Tree In England. The Christmas tree has not the vogue in England that it enjoys on the western side of the sea, but it is not exactly unknown. The poor and the middle classes go in for trees to only a trifling extent, but the great folks of the west end and the big country places all allow their gift giving to center about graceful evergreens that Norway and Germany send in. Holiday Wisdom. Ethel—If you're not going to accept Mr. Koyne why don't you tell him to stop calling on you? Clarice—I am, right after Christmas. Genius and the Last Born. Contrary to the generally accepted dictum that geniuses have been the firstborn of their parents, a medical journal gives the following: "Coleridge was the last of thirteen children, Cooper the eleventh of twelve, Washington Irving the last of eleven, Balzac the last of three, George Ellot the last of four, Napoleon the eighth and probably the last of his family, Daniel Webster the last of seven, Franklin the last of seventeen and the last born of several generations, Rembrandt the last of six, Rubens of seven; Landseer was the fifth of seven, Von Weber the ninth, Wagner the last of seven, as also Mozart; Schumann the last of five and Snubbert the thirteenth of fourteen." 7 Getting Rough With Juanita- Small Mary, who had been taught to read by the modern "sounding out" system, was annusing herself by singing the school songster from cover to cover. Presently, as she reached "Juanita," one heard coming in her birdlike little voice from the depths of the big armchair: "In the dark I slammed her." A startled parent found that the line really read: "In thy dark eyes' splendor."—New York Post. A Veritable Hint. He—Is there anything more better than flattery? She—The lack of Philadelphia Ledger. Equally Cutting. "Your voice," said the commanding officer, "is decidedly rasping." "Yes, sir," said the subordinate, touching his hat. "I have been out roughing it with a file of soldiers all morning"—Chicago Tribune. Called Hia Blub. Hubby—You look more beautiful every day, dear. Wifey—You have been telling me so for a good many years. What a horrid fright I must have been to start with! LIGHT HENB HEAVY LAYERS. In an article published a short time ago Professor Quisenberry, who is director of the Missouri poultry experiment station and has charge of the national egg laying contest now being held there, brings out the interesting, as well as significant, fact that fully 90, per cent of the proved best layers which have been tested out in the several egg laying contests have been the smallest birds entered, running all the way from half a pound to three pounds less than the recognized weight standard of the breed to which the individual hen belonged. He cites Lady Showyou, the White Plymouth Rock hen, winner of the first contest at Mountain Grove, with a record of 281 eggs, she weighing one and a half pounds less than the standard; also the Rose Comb White Leghorn pullet Missouri Queen, that laid 200 eggs in the contest and weighed but two and three-fourths pounds; being the smallest of thirty-six pullets entered. He also cites the fact that the hens or pullets holding egg records among Bavred Rocks. Langshans, White Buff and Black Orpingtons and White, Silver and Buff Wyandottes have been from a half to two pounds under the standard weights. To further emphasize his point Mr. Quisenberry cites the case of the Missouri breeder of Plymouth Rocks who had made a good deal of the fact that his fowls averaged from one to three pounds overweight, but who is now disposing of his entire flock because they do not lay eggs enough to pay for their keep while laying them. WHY CULTIVATE? The "why" of cultivating corn is worth a thought at just this time of year, when every team in the corn belt that is available is putting, in long hours in cultivating this great crop. The chief object of cultivation should be to keep the surface soil mellow and the subsoll.molst: The killing of weeds is merely a secondary consideration. The force of this statement is made perfectly clear in the dialogue which took place last summer between two farmers who were working adjoining farms, their corn rows butting up to each other on opposite sides of the same fence. The farmer who cultivated his corn to kill weeds only was sort of ridiculing his neighbor for stirring the soil frequently during the dry spell, when there were no weeds in sight. However, the other asked him to wait and pass judgment at harvest time. When the corn in these two fields was picked the farmer who cultivated to kill weeds got twenty bushels per acre, and his neighbor got forty. The facts set forth ought to contain a suggestion for a good many corn growers. FOR HORSE RAISERS. A good many farmers do not realize as much on the horses they sell as they might because they do not follow any definite plan in their horse breeding operations, using a sire of one breed one season and another the next and not exercising any particular care in the matter of the points of excellence of the mares used for breeding purposes. Dr. Alexander, the well known authority on horse breeding, lays down five rules which, if followed, he says will produce a practically pure and satisfactory type of pure bred horses. Have in mind an ideal type toward which to work and select one breed from which to choose sires. Select and use only sound, healthy mares as nearly of the ideal chosen as possible. Discard all males produced and all females below the standard. Feed breeding stock and young stock at all times in such a way as to develop all the possibilities of each animal. Only sound, healthy sires and dams should be mated, and everything possible should be done to develop constitution and resistant power against disease. SOME COLLAR SUGGESTIONS. The Nebraska College of Agriculture makes some suggestions along the line of preventing sore shoulders in horses that are worth taking note of by those who may not appreciate their value to the full. The suggestions state that sore shoulders more often come from looseness along the side of the neck than extra length of collar. In such case the hames should be worked rather long, which will tend to press the collar in snug against the sides of the neck. Lifting up the collar occasionally on a hot day and letting the shoulders cool is a good thing. This also gives opportunity to remove the mane or any foreign substance that may have got under the collar. The use of the sweat pad is condemned because it makes the shoulder tender and more susceptible to sores and tumors. Bathing the shoulders in cold water each night will do much toward keeping them in prime condition. A DRY COUNTRY REFRIGERATOR A South Dakota farm wife who lives in a section where water is too scarce to allow of using it to supply a cooling tank has worked out a plan for refrigeration that is simple yet very effective. A small refrigerator room is built in the upper part of the well and just beneath the pump, with an iron grating in one corner to allow free circulation of the cool air from the well beneath. Steps are arranged running from the surface of the ground down to the floor of this room and shelves are placed around the walls conveniently. She reports this refrigerator always cool no matter how hot it is above. J. C. Trigg For the Children Marie Danaher, Prize Baby of Brooklyn 1814, by American Press Association. There was a great parade of babies in the borough of Brooklyn, New York city, a short time ago. It all came about through the advent of baby week, which was celebrated throughout the city. The parade was made in automobiles, and hundreds of little folks were in line, accompanied by their mothers and admirers. The president of the borough and other high officials revelled the parade, together with thousands of people who are interested in the welfare of children. The winner of the prize given for the best baby in Brooklyn was little Miss Marie Danaher. Marie is twenty-seven months old, and she won with a percentage of 88.07. That means that she come pretty near being a perfect baby—that is, so far as health is concerned. Boheadings. Whole, I am something you travel in. Behead me and you carry an umbrella to avoid me. Whole, I am a vessel that sails the sea. Behead me and I am a part of you. Whole, I am a useful piece of furniture. Behead me and I am found on the head. Whole, I am a worthless person. Behead me and I am a place to live in outdoors. Whole, I am a mark left from a wound. Behead me and I am a vehicle. Whole, I am a bright color. Behead me and I am a writing fluid. Answers-Grain, ship, chair, scamp, scar, whale, snow, flower. Riddles. Why is a coward in a regiment like a good knife? Because he cuts when brought into action. Why is a fish dealer never generous? Because his business makes him selfish. What is it that is enough for one, too much for two and nothing for three and takes but one to make and two to keep? A secret: Why is a girl not a noun? Because a lass (alas) is an interjection. Why are lazy persons' beds too short for them? Because they lie too long in them. Why is a kiss like a rumor? Because it goes from mouth to mouth. An Extinct Bird. The great auk, which once lived in great numbers along the North Atlantic coast, golig in summer as, far north as Iceland or Greenland, is now absolutely extinct. All that is left of this once great bird. tribe is a few. stuffed skins in museums. The auk was about the same size as a well grown goose and when standing erect had a height of about two feet. The pursuit of this awkward and harmless bird for its valuable feathers led to its final complete destruction. --- Same Spelling, Two Meanings. The words to fill the blanks are, in each sentence, spelled alike, but have different sounds and meanings. 1. The man's face began to ---- when he found he could not get a ---- berth in the sleeping car. 2. The farmer must --- corn in order to have some for his --- and her children. Answers: No. 1. Lower, lower; No. 2. Sow, sow. Playing Tennis. Tennis, tennis, on the lawn On a summer's day! One a side! Two a side! Two or four can play! Here's a dainty lady— Alice is her name— Standing with her bat in hand Ready for the game Pretty little maiden, May I play with you? Or are you waiting for? Little Boy Blue? Can he see your finger Raised, abode your head? If your Boy Blue linger May I play instead? Pretty yellow butterfly, Fly away—fly! If a ball should hit you SHEEK STONE: After a number of experiments with the use of a vaccine which it was hoped would be effective in rendering horses immune from attacks of glanders, the federal department of agriculture has announced that the vaccine is a failure and advises horse owners against using it. It is a humane thing to let the hen with the brood of chicks out of an evening or in the middle of the day to dust and stretch her legs and wings. If one can imagine himself in a coop for a week at a stretch in hot weather the service mentioned will be the more cheerfully rendered. The Massachusetts forestry department is making an effort along the line of trying to reclaim the commonwealth lands of the tip of Cape Cod by planting trees there and sowing beach grass. If these two things can be successfully done it is believed that the shifting of the sands by prevailing winds can be prevented. There recently passed the upper house of congress an agricultural appropriation bill carrying the huge sum of nearly $20,000,000. This will mean a more effective as well as more extensive prosecution of agricultural experiment and demonstration work in all parts of the country than has ever been carried on before. The press bulletin of the United States geological survey calls attention to the discovery of an important deposit of asbestos some thirty miles north of Globe, Ariz. It is found with limestone and has a remarkably fine fiber, a yarn spun from it .03 of an inch in diameter, being strong enough to support a weight of fifteen and a half pounds. It is estimated that to properly harvest the bumper wheat crop which will soon be ripening in Kansas 40,000 hands will be required besides the number usually required. Many counties that did not ask for help last season are asking for as high as 3,000 hands this year. The figures given are furnished by the state's free employment bureau. A good many housewives may not be aware of the fact that beans and peas will boil tender in a much shorter time in soft water than in hard; that onions and a number of other vegetables boiled in soft water tend to lose their flavor rapidly, and that for extracting the juice of meat, for broth soft water is best, and hard, water or soft water containing salt is preferable if the juices of the meat are to be retained. --- A Canadian reader, reporting his experiences in the Rural New Yorker, tells of having much success in the catching of sparrows with the aid, of one of the small pocket electric flash lights. The sparrows were poked from their roosting places by fish poles and at once flew toward the light, being seized as they reached it or falling to the floor, where they were easily caught. He reports that all the sparrows in a barn can be got by this method in fifteen or twenty minutes. The short crop of apples in a good many sections this season is due to the fact that the trees had an overload of fruit last season and the further fact that it was very dry during the three or four weeks preceding the ripening season. Fruit buds for the following season's crop are formed during the period mentioned, and the trees being put to it to furnish nourishment for the fruit already set formed no buds. This is one of nature's wise precautions for the protection of the life and vitality'of the tree. A well known melon grower claims that he sometimes gives his melons a special flavor in the following interesting manner: When the melons have attained full size and just before they are ready to pick he takes a strand of yarn, puts one end in a bottle of sugar strup containing the flavoring, extract desired and by means of a darning needle runs the other end through the stem of the melon to be treated. He states that in dry, weather a melon will absorb half a cupful or more of the sweetened extract, which imparts a delicious flavor. The lad whose high school training has not served to make him consider it unbecoming for him to buckle in aid load and spread a good-sized manure pile has a proper notion of the value of education. On the other hand, the boy who thinks his diploma sort of puts him above work of this kind, or the girl who gets it into her head that such evidence of scholarship puts her above dishwashing and mopping serves as a mighty poor sample of the output of an educational system, is doomed to lots of grief in the days ahead and is more than likely to prove of mighty little comfort or help to those who have sacrificed most in his or her behalf. Those who are not interested in poultry raising have little idea of the extent to which the business in the shipment of day old chicks is now carried on. One Ohio firm claims to have a capacity of 35,000 day old chicks a week. The writer saw a shipment from this firm the other day consisting of more than 500 Brown and White Leghorns and White Wyandottes. They were a lively lot at the end of their 000 mile trip, and not one chick died en route. The little fellows are shipped in corrugated pasteboard boxes, each containing fifty chicks, and provided with hoses to give necessary ventilation. The chicks are not fed or watered en route, as they require no nourishment for a period of seventy-two hours after being hatched. You should look as well going as coming. Notice the heels of your shoes, when the heels are twisted they will throw your shoes out of shape, which makes a bad appearance when going. In repairing your shoes we make it our special business to restore them to their original shape, no matter how bad they are twisted. Ladies and children shoes are given special attention. All work is carefully looked after by me before going out. J. H. 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