Savannah Tribune

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SOCIATION a CHURCH ‘The presentation was made by the pres- THROUGHOUT SOUTH « i — © interesting program will be rendered: Meet 5 aa at th First C3 tikaresti Mostings Will b Hela ¥ ident of the guild, Miss Geneva Stiles. ee wank Meeting to be held at the First Con- ing Mee e Held For Clubs Also Entered Musics seeeeeeeeeeeeee ee BY the Chr ee ae ne en Must Rateo| Three Dep eraee Bod Fer] ‘The window bears the figure of! Panragead Iilitarary Over the Event—Ticket Selling Con- test Begins Wednesday—Greatest Affair of Kind Ever Staged Here. = — Even the most sanguine expecta- tions of the most optimistic member of the committee on Boy’s club of the local Urban League, the department of the league having charge of the ‘coming schoot children’s races, have been dealt a knock out blow by the eager and almost eyclonie mantier in which the schopl children, both large and small, haye taken hold of the preparations for the field day athletic carnival which will be staged for them at the baseball park on Friday after- noon May 7th, No sooner had the notice of the time set for the holding of this popular affair appeared in last week's Tribune than every boy who had seen or heard of it was observed to carry about on the streets or at work the proverbial broad grin, and the first thing Monday morning every school yard was suddenly transformed as if by magic into a training camp of athletes. But the enthusiasm did not stop there. Eyen the girls who usually consume their recess time in jumping rope, playing jack stones and other feminine games quickly caught the athletic spirit from the boys and they too began training for the sprints and relay races which they felt sure would be included in the program of events for May 7th. Since last Monday afternoon every available field In the city has been used by the boys for training and at night those of them who ure allowed the privilege of going out are spend- ing the time in donning their running trunks and conditioning themselves for the distant runs, Yesterday afternoon the girls of several of the schools persuaded their teachers who have them in charge, to go" out to the com- mons with them and they put in a few goot sprints. So far, the four large public schools and seven of the larger private schools have entered teams in the races with a likelihood of about four more of the latter coming in before the entrance date expires. All” of these schools have selected their captains*and a hot contest was waged at the several schools for the coveted place. The pictures of the captains were all taken, the first part of the week and The Tribune job printing department will put ont tomorrow whole sheet pla- eards of the races with the cut of each captain on_them. Already children are clamoring for the ticket selling contest. In this contest there will be three prizes, as" in former years, a first, second and third prize, Tickets will be ready 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and all! schools, wishing to take part in tts exciting feature of the races cain se-| eure them at The Tribune office. No tickets will be siven the children with. | out a written request from the princi- pal or from a teacher whom he se- leets, ‘The program committee has ‘mapped out the list of exents and cop-| jes of them were distributed to the schools the latter part of the week. | y Final arrangements, the naming of ‘the various committees”to serve. ete. will be mentioned in The Tribune next week, Among the entries already secured are those from four athletic and so- celal clubs. Requests had been made by several clubs to include events on the program in which they might take part and the program committee has done this, four events with the 0b ability of a few others being opened to them. The schools to take| part are, public, West Broad, East Broad, Maple and Cuyler; Prato Swangin, Beach, Margaret Street, Fos- ter, Catholic, Mechanics, Brown, Den-| nis, Presbyterian ‘The clubs which will probably com- pete in the open events are: Savannah Home Association, Eureka Atd and Athletic cluby Piney Wood Aid and Social club, Harmony Athletic club, the Y. B.C. A. and the Young G. EL Aid and Social club. The price of admission to the races ech Ma chances, Bia cccenwn scene Nae ANNUAL SERVICES OF EASTERN STAR AT ST. PHILIPS CHURCH ‘The annual service of the Order of the Dastern Star of this city will bé held at St. Philip Church tomorrow night at $:30 o'clock. The following interesting program will be rendered: Music. .......2++.++..+.+By the Choir Prayer..........Bro. Nathan Roberts Paper, “Truth”......Mrs. H, B. Sales Chorus, “I was glad”,.......Eastern Star Choir. Paper, “Love"......+.Mrs. Cora Hicks Solo....2...++++++-Miss Mae Stewart Paper, “Wisdom”. .Mrs, M. EB. Harper Chorus, “O for a thousand tongues”... peeversseeeeee+Basterm Star Choir Paper, “Faith”.....Mrs. Fannie Davis Solo......2:--.-.-.Mrs. Rosa Stevens Paper, “Charity”....Birs. Maggie Wil- Hams, Chorus, “Praise ye the Lord”.......+ sceeeeeceeeeees+Bastern Star Choir Address, “The grand chapter of Geor- Gla" ...osceeeeseeees Mrs, We G, Hill Representation of the Star...Juveniles Sermon..........Rev. R, H. Singleton Collection Music and benediction ' Bro. A. B. Singfield, master of cere- monies; Bro. G. I.. Binyard, marshal; Sis. Fannie D. Armstrong, chairman; Sis. Rebecca Stiles Taylor, secretary. All members are requested to meet at the chureh at 7 o'clock. BAPTIST MISSION WORKER ‘Mrs., Fannie R. Glvens, of Louis- ville, Ky., ix in the city. She is rep- resenting the Nutional Baptist Mis: stonary Board. Mrs. Givens is here especially in the interest of Miss Su- san M. Taylor, a missionary now lo- cated at Grand Bassa, West coast of Africa. Miss Taylor consecrated her Ufe to African mission and for three years she did effective work until stricken avith ill health. To preserve her life it is necessary to bring her to this country, and for that purpose, Mrs. Givens is here raising funds. A mis- sionary mass meeting will be held Sun- day afternoon at 5 o'clock at the First Bryan Baptist Church, at which time a collection will be taken for Miss Tay- lor. Mrs. Givens is one of'the effective workers of her church and a lady of wide experience. She is greatly im- pressed with our city aud the cordial manner in which she is received. Mrs. Givens is also interested in the organ- ization of a National Art an Histori- cal institution to be located in Wash- ington, D. C. Potato race, under 7 yrs., one entry. 35 yard dash, 7-9 yrs. 50 yard dash, 9-11 yrs. 75 yard dash, 11-18 yrs. 100 yard dash, 13 yrs. fy 120 yard hurdles, 14 yrs. . 220 hurdles, 15 yrs. up 220 yard dash, 15 yrs. up. 440 yard run, city schools. 1 mile relay, 4 boys to a team. Human wheel barrow race, h'd’p. Sack race, h'd'p. s Running high, broad jump and shet pnt, boys 15 yrs. up. | For Girls Potato race. under 7 yrs., one girl. los yard dash, 7-9 yrs. ss yard dash, 1012 yrs. 50 yurd dash, 13 yrs. = 2 60 yard Wash, 14 yrs. up. @ 440 yards relay, 14 girls. Free for all, elubs, ete. 2 mile run. 220 yard dash, 100 yard dash. 1 mile relay, four men eacn team. | Note! ‘The school championship will be awarded according to the point sss: tem, that is, the school receiving the highest number of points getting the honors; first place counting for 5 pts; second place 3 pts. and third 1 pt. The championship will be based on sit won by entrants in the first six grades of each, school. Other boys winning places will beawarded prizes, but the points won by them will not ount in the school championship. If an entrant from the’ first six grades should win an open event, credits for his winning will be given to his sehoa and will count in the champion- ship, . ~ | Comic events will not be credited in the championship. Strict adherence to the age limit will be observed. An entranf must not be over the age limit placed on each race. 7-9 years means the entrant must be under 9 years of age; 10-12 that he must be under 12 years. ete. ‘The school register will be taken as the official age guide. Each school or club will be allowed two entries in each event, except the Potato race, one entry and relay four. All entries must be given in at The ‘Tribune office one woek prior to races. All entrants must be uniformed. a,° Educational Rally Tomorrow For THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY AS- = SOCIATION Meeting to be held at the First Con- gregational Church—Must Raise $500.00 By July First. fF pouty BY OU PS. A series of meetings which will prob- ably attract wide attention is that of tomorrow which will be held at the First Congregational Church in behalf of the American Missionary Associa- tion. There will be meetings morning, afternoon and night, and an Interesting program has been arranged for each session, . On account of the stringency of the times, the American Missionary Asso- ciation finds itself greatly pressed for meuns to carry on the large and im- portant work\it is doing for education in geueral, and as the association has spent millions of dollars in the eduea- ticn of the Negro in the south,sit was thot very fitting by the Nezro leaders in the work of the association that the Negro who has shared so liberal- ly in the funds of the association should show his appreciation of the benefits he has derived by coming to the aid of the association at this time. There- fore the churches of North and South Carolina and this “state, which have heen fostered by this association, have been asked to join in an effort to raise five hundred dollars for the association by July’ Ist. The American Missionary Associa- tion has been foremost in the estab- Hishment of schools in the south land for the Negro and its influence has been greatly felt directly or indi- rectly in every Negro home. Because of this fact, it is expected that the ef- fort being put forth by the Negroes to assist the association in raising one million dollars will find many sup- porters and the rally here tomorrow will undoubtedly prove very inspiring and will also be a means of this city raising her portion of the $500.00 ‘The work in these‘sfates, North and South Carolina and Georgia, is under the supervision of Rev. D. J. Flynn of North Carolina, who was in the city recently and who has alreddy con- ducted several rallies for this fund in various cities of this state. The program for tomorrow's meet- ings will be as follows: Eleven O'clock Sermon........Prof. W. M. Holloway, Talladega College Remarks..........-.Supt. D. J. Flynn Four O'clock, p. m. Music Address, “The American Missionary Association”. ..Prof W. H, Holloway “Atlanta University's Influence as seen in Savannah sind elsewhere”... sesteeeeeeeegeeeME. BE. W. Sherman Music “What Talladeza College has done for the Religous Bevelopment of the Negro”. ...+2+2++0+-Dr. ©. B. Tyson “Fisk University, Its Work”......Miss Camilla G. Marshall, ~ Music. Open Discussion: Offering. . | Eight O'clock p. m. “Music + “American Missionary Association” “Beach Institute’,........Miss Bessie Newkirk “Beach Institute and other Second- ary Schools of the A. My AY......6 seteeeeeeeeeesProf, John Mcintosh Music. “What the American Missionary As- sociation has done for the Women of the Race”.......Miss S, C. Honstoun ‘The music will be in charge of Prof. R. W. Gadsden, chorister. Rev. D. J. Flynn, superintendent of church work; Prof. W. H. Holloway, Talladega Col- WINS SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZE Honors for bringing in the largest amount of money raised by the class in the Easter rally of St. Stephen's E- piseopal Sunday school were awarded to the class of Mrs, J. R. Davis on last Sunday night, at which time Mrs. Davis was given a gold wish bone for the vic- tory of her class. Considerable ri- valry was manifested in the. contest by the pupils and teachers of the school, but Mrs. Davis’ class won by a comfortable margin. The class turned in $42.50, Miss Frances Habersham re- porting $31.00 of this amount. ‘This was the largest sum brought in by any pupil and Miss Habersham was given a, gold bracelet’ for leading the school in this respect. Council Churchmen . Begins Tomorrow AT ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL « CHURCH Interesting Meetings Will be Held For Three Days—Prominent Episcopa- lians Will be Present. ‘The tenth annual Council of Colored Churchmen of the Diocese of Georgia, Protestant Episcopal church, will meet in a three days’ session beginning, to- morrow morning at eleven o'clock at St. Stephen's church, Harris and Hab- ersham streets, At the opening session tomorrow, communion will, be celeyrated and the sermon will be preached by the Rev. ©. B. Pritchett of Albany. A special men’s meeting will be held in the af- ternoon at 3:30 o'clock, the principal addresses being dellvered by Mr. E. W. Sherman and Rey. P. M. Carrolton, of Thomasville. At night, 8 o'clock, mls- sionary services will be conducted. Major B. S, Eliott and Rey. S. A. E. Coleman, of Augusta, will be the main speakers. Tuesday and Wednesday's sessions of the council will be very interesting and many helpful and important dis- cussions will be engaged in. There will be many prominent mem- hers of the connection in the state at the convention which gives promise of belug the largest ever held by this body. St. Stephen's church, where the council meets, Is not only the oldest Negro E- piscopal church in the city but the larg- est and oldest in the state. Rev. J. L. Taylor, rector, is one of the most popu- lar ministers in the city and many of his admirers will attend one or more sessions of the council. . ‘The program for the session is as fol- lows: ¢ . Sunday April 18th 11 a, m., holy communion, the Rev. J. I. Taglor, celebrant; sermon Rev. G. B. Pritchett, St. John’s Church, Al- bany. 3:20 p. m—Men's meeting, music antl addresses, subject: “What Chris- tian people can do to promote God’s Kingdom on earth.” Speakers: Rev. P. M, Prowell Carrington of Thomas: ville, Mr. Ed. W. Sherman of Savan- nah, Ga. 8:00 .p. m—Missionary service and addresses; speakers: Rey. 8. A. Cole- man .of Augusta; Edward S. Elliott, Fsq., of Savannah. Monday April 19th . 7:00 2. m,—Holy communion, Rev. Jobn’ C. Dennis, celebrant. 9:30 2, m.—Morning prayer. 10:00 a. m.—Business session ; orga nization, appointment of committees, report of executive committee, report of officers, report of the clergy, report of St. Athanasius’ school. 2:30 p. m.—Business’ meeting, bish- ops’ annual address ‘ $:00 p. m.—Evening prayer and 2d- dress, subject: “The religious train- ing of children.” (a) “The parents’ ‘duty at home,” by Dr. C. C. Middleton; (b) (The chureh’y'duty in the Sungay school.” by Mr. D. J. Scott. ‘Tuesday April 20 / 7:00 a, m—Holy communion; Rey. J. J. N. Thompson, celebrant. 6 9:30 a, m.—Morning prayer. 10 a. 11.—Tusiness session ; report of committees, &e. 3:30 p. m.—Coneluding business 4:00 p. m.—Address and discussion: “How to make the Sunday evening service more effective? Rev. M. ML Weston. . s $:00 p. m—Bvening prayer and ad- dresses: subject: “The advantages of christian education" by Prof. erry, A. M.; ‘address on health, by Dr. W. A, Harris; history of colored work of the dloeese, by Rev. J. I. Taylor. “Te Deum,” by choir and congregation. PINEY WOOD CLUB SMOKER The annual smoker of the Piney Wood club will be Held at Masonic temple on Wednesday night. It is expected to be a lively affair. A pro- gram has been arranged for the occa- sion. There will be about two hub- dred_guestS and members of the club present. The arrangements for the smoker is in charge of the president of the club, W. W. Mumphris and everything possible is being done to make it a success. ‘Fhe one of last year was enjoyable from start to fin- ish and it is claimed by the members of the club that this event will sur- pass the previous one. If such be the case, those who were fortunate enough to have been invited to take a part will indeed enjoy a rare treat. MEMORIAL WINDOW FOR ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. On Sunday night last, the young wo- men’s Guild presented to St. Stephen’s church a memorial chancel window. The presentation was made by the pres- ident of the guild, Miss Geneva Stiles. The window bears the figure of Saint Stephen holding a bible in his left hand and:a loaf of bread in his right. ‘The window is artistic and beautiful and adds considerably to the church —~* a * TWELFTH DIVISION MEETING | The ‘twelfth division meeting of the Odd Fellows will be held at Egypt, Ga., on next Saturday, April$2ith. Great preparations are being made by the people there to entertain their guests. Sultuble arrangements have been per. fected for the holding of the meeting and much enthusiasm is being mani. fested, especially so by, the lodges and households in the rural districts. AU delegates and other persons attending the meeting will Jeave from the Cen- tral of Georgia railroad at 7:45 Satur- day morning. Secure a round trip ticket from this point which will be $1.80. EMPLOYMENT MEETING AT BRY- AN CHURCH A meeting in the interest of the Ne- gro Employment: Exchange will be held at F. 1. B. Chureh, Sunday evening $:80 o'cloék, A suitable program will Le presented. Rev. Wright will bé the principal speaker. & FACTORY SALE OF PIANOS’ The John S. Banks Music Company with attractive quarters at 113-115 Bull Street, announces in this issue a special factory sale of pianos and player pianos beginning Monday morn- ing the 20th. They offer a most at- tractive high grade plano manufact- ured by the American Plano Company; makers of the celebrated Knabe, Chic- kering, Foster, Haines Bros. and Mar- shall & Wendell pianos. ‘These in- struments are to be sold at $276.00 on terms of $8.00 cash and the balance at $125 per week without interest. On every plano sold the customer saves the sum of $74.00 as the piano’ retails for $350.00. The John S. Banks Music Company is composed of strictly local capital. The president and manager of the company, Mr. John S. Banks, is one of the most active business men of Savannah and has had sixteen years training in the music business. He is courteous at-all times and has many friends among the colored people ot this city, taking at all times a personal interest in all things that tend to better ‘conditions in general. Assoc- ciated with Mr. Banks is Mr. Burt Henzeveld who is vice-president of the company. Mr. Wengevéld und = Mr. Ranks have been closely connected for a number of years. The people of Savannah are indeed fortunuie In having a progressive musi¢ house who see that our people get the very best that is to be had and upen reasonable prices. ‘The readers of the Tribune are cor- dially invited to visit the warerooms of this company and inspect the pianos offered in this sale. BIRTH A son was born last Tuesday night at 9:30 o'clock to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Glenn, 710 W. 38th street. Mrs. George White of Atlanta, mother of Mrs, Glenn, is in the city in attendance upon her daughter. SPECIAL NOTICE The joint committee for the enter- tainment of the the grand lodge will meet at Willlams’ building Monday April 19th, at 8:30 p.m. It is de sired that every member of the com- mittee be present as matters of im- portance will be discussed and there is much, business to transact. BR. W. GADSDEN, Chr. | * Wm. H. BLAIR, Sec’y REY. E. K. LOVE MEMORIAL The memorial service of the late Rev. B. K. Love, + pastor of the First A. B. Church, Fransiin square, will be held on Sunday April 25th. The exercises will take place at 8 o'clock in the after- noon and will be held at the church The memeorial will celebrated by the E. K, Love Benevolent Association No. 1. The public is generally invited. James A, Battise, president ‘Mrs. Lula Burson, financial secretary NEGROES IN THE UNITED STATES Decreased Illiteracy erated by Negroes in 1910—Statis- tics Compiled by Negro Employees of the Bureau. Washington, D. C., April 12, 1915.— ‘The bulletin on Negroes in the United States soon, to be issued by Director Sam. L. Rogers, of the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, in- dicates that there has been among Ne- groes an inereasing tendency toward home ownership, a marked increase im the percentage of school attendance, a pronounced: decreased in the illitera- cy, a decrease in the mortality rate, and an increase in the proportion of church membership. ‘This bulletin which is a special com- plication of information derived from the Thirteenth census and from other inquirfes conducted by the Census Bureau, brings together in one pub- Heation all the principal data pertain- ing to the Negro race which are in the Possession of the bureau. The work of planning and arranging the sta- tistical tables, as well’as all the clercal work, was done by Negro em- ployees. Increase in Negro Population The Negro population of the United States increased from 757,208, or 193 per cent of the total population, in 1790, to 9,827,763, or 10.7 per cent of the total, in 1910. The increase be- tween 1900 and 1910 was at the rate of 11.2 per cent, while during the came period the white population increased by 22.3 per cent. Since 1810 there has been a continuous decrease in the pro- portion which Negroes have formed of the total population, due, at least in part to the fact thgt,the white popu- lation has been confinually augmented by immigration. while there has been very little immigration by the Negroes during the past hundred years. ‘The largest Negro population in any state in 1910, was that of Georgia, 1,176,987; Mississippi was second,with, 1,009,487; and Alabama third, with, 908,282," Of the 8,827,763 Negroes in the United States in 19{0, 7,777,077, or 79.1 per cent, were reported as of pure Negro blood, the remaining 2,050,686, or 20.9 per cent, being classed as “mulattoes.” For census purposes this term covers all persons of mixed white and Negro blood, whatever the proportion. The Sgures indicate a continuous increase in the percentage of mulattoes during. the past 40 years. Density in Center of Negro Popula tion . In Mississipp! and South Carolina the Negro population was more than 50 per cent of the total in 1910—56.2 per cent and 55.2 per cent, respectively ; and in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida the percentage ranged be- tween 40 and 5045.1, 43.1,. 42.5, and 41, respectively. In each of 53 coun- ties, scattered throughout the states of Mississippi, Louislana, Alabama, ‘South Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas, Florida and ‘Tennessee, at least 75 per cent of the total population was Ne- sro in 1910, Of the Southern states, West Virginia had the smallest per- centage of Negroes, 5.3. Outside of the South there was no state in which the percentage was as high as 5, the the highest being that for Missouri, 4.8, There were only five other north- ern states—New Jersey, Kansas Pen- nsylrania, Ohio and Indnana—in which the population of Negroes exceeded 2 per cent. ‘The “center of population” for the Negro race in the United States ts now located about 5.4 miles north-northeast of Fort Payne, Dekalb County, in north-eastern Alabama. Its move- ment ever since 1790 has been in 2 southwesterly direction, but during the decade 1900-1910 it moved only 5.8 miles to the west-southwest, while dur- ing the same period the center of total population moved 39 miles to the west. Negroes in Urban and Rural Com- munities ‘The percentage of Negroes in rural communities—that is outside of in- corporated places and New England towns of 2, 500 inhabitants or more— Anaennced fear: C19 fe 400N 62°79 te Yew York Opening of An Intertational Designer New Gowns Rich in Originality and Daring Color Effects TRIMMINGS OF BRAID AND BUTTONS New York, April 15.—Two noteworthy events took place in the New York world of fashion this last week. One was the flower show, the other was Lady Duff-Gordon's opening. In her wonderful studio, with carefully arranged lights, her latest creations were exhibited to a few specially invited guests. Her dresses are most original in line and daring in color scheme, but she never errs in effect. A dress which showed strongly its Victorian influence was made of lavender silk, with closely buttoned pointed bodice. A large fuchu of soft maline was draped around the shoulders, with ends hanging to the hem of the skirt, which stood well away from the figure in truly crinoline effect. The bodice with pointed front appeared many times, and in the evening gowns was accentuated by a deep V in the back, which sometimes extended to the waistline. O. M. CALL A New Taffeta Smartly Trimmed in Black and White This Parisian and London designer came here shortly after the war commenced. In the Fall she introduced a number of novel styles. One, the Tommy Atkins suit, has had unexpected popularity, being copied and shown with or without variations all over the country. The charming dress which she designed for Mrs. Vernon Castle, the dancer, has been a distinct innovation, which showed the artistic skill of its creator, in applying a style to the individuality of its wearer. Another novelty is the dress which is held slightly away from the figure by a reed, and lately she has introduced a Russian head dress. These last has not been accepted and whether they will or not time only can tell. Her collection showed a large variety in the treatment of the skirt. For instance, a Persian dancing frock was wired about the hips. A number showed pannler effects. A Louis Phillipe model was trimmed with two,rows of ribbon loops, and a Victorian model had a skirt laced part down the front. Tailored skirts have large patch pockets on either hip. One skirt had a round apron with a pocket on either side. In the back it was strapped below the waistline with a belt. Altogether it was not unlike the leather apron worn by iron-workers. At the Flower Show, the street and conservative afternoon costumes were in evidence and also many handsome moto wraps. There were numerous navy blue suits seen and many in the light colors, such as sand and beige. A dress of sand-color covert was trimmed with a black satin collar and revers. Black silk braid is used on the sleeves, on the back of the jacket, and on the hip of the skirt. Silver ball-buttons were used in conjunction with the braid. Taffeta is used over and over again for evening and afternoon dresses—sometimes, elaborately trimmed with puffs and shirrings, flounces shirred on cords, or a series of straight or bias ruffles from the high or normal waistline to the bottom of the skirt. Afternoon dresses of volle are to be seen with accordion-pleated skirts. One charming white dress was made with a series of box-plats, the material accordion pleated between each pleat. Others are shirred or smoked at intervals of two inches from the waist to below the hips. A simple and serviceable model developed in gray taffeta is shown in my illustration. The imple waist with three-quarter length bell sleeves is three-quarter length bell sleeves is trimmed with black and white striped taffeta. A pointed girdle of the striped taffeta is used around the waist. The skirt is made with an upper section, which is almost short enough to be a yoke, to which the lower section is gathered. The hat worn with this dress is charmingly quaint and is made of very modern glazed barn-straw and trimmed with field flowers and black velvet ribbon. The second illustration shows a dress in the popular combination of voile and taffeta. The voile is used for the bodice and for the upper part of the skirt, while the taffeta which is the same color as the background of the voile, is cut into ruffles and applied one to the other. A jamty little turban with a smart bow is the hat accompanying this dress. Morning dresses are very simple, and made of medium weight linen, pique and poplin and trimmed with colored hand-embroidery, the most fashionable color being khaki. A very fashionable material for the separate waist is white handkerchief linen with a broad color stripe. This may be had in brown and white, blue and white, red and white and almost all the colors, and is distinctly smart, as well as attractive. The lingerie waist are slowly coming to the front as Summer approaches. These are simply a comparison to the lingerie waist we have had, but show the tendency toward a little more trimming in the way of hand embroidery and lace. Some of the prettiest of these waists are trimmed with butter-colored lace, often filet or squashmeshed Valencines. News from Paris says that quantities or narrow Valenciennes lace will be used on the summer dresses. There is certainly no dantier and sweeter way of trimming the simple frock of lown or batiste, Swiss or organly, than with lace-edged ruffles of the same material, together with tucks and insertion. Other simple summer models of the abovementioned materials are trimmed with ruffles that are either hemmed with a very narrow hem, or are picot-edged, but with nothing else on the edge. This, of course, applies to very sheer materials. ORIGINAL A Dress Combining Taffeta and Voile Among children's dresses dotted Swiss is taking a decided stand and is charmingly childish. An Empire frock untrimmed except for a narrow lace edge at the neck and bottom of the short puffed sleeves with a two-inch beading at the waistline, through which a ribbon may be drawn, is charming for the small girl's Sunday-best or party frock. The Spring wrap for the little girl may be an Empire coat, of cashmere, gabardine volle, poplin, grosgrain silk or taffeta, accordin gto what will fit into her wardrobe to the best advantage. Also crepes are being shown made of the gayest colors, silk lined and with a pointed hood at the back. The little girl's hat should be rather small this year, either round in shape or in a poke-bonnet shape. These last are very pretty, especially if made partly of straw and partly of cretonne. I saw a very pretty one the other day made of a sand-colored straw and lined with a finely-figured cretonne, which was veiled with red chiffon. The top of the crown was of the cretonne also and veiled. Red velvet ribbon was placed around the crown and ended in double loops and ends in the back. 3 IN ONE OILS, CLEANS, POLISHES, PREVENTS RUST 3-in-One is a light, pure oil compound that never gums. 3-in-One lubricates perfectly sewing machines, typewriters, bicycles, locks, clocks, guns, lawnmowers—everything that ever needs oiling in your home or office. No grease. No acid. A little 3-in-One on a soft cloth cleans and polishes perfectly all veneered or varnished furniture and woodwork. Sprinkled on a yard of black cheesecloth it makes an ideal Dustless Dusting Cloth. 3-in-One absolutely prevents rust on gun barrels, auto fixtures, bath room fixtures, gas ranges, everything metal, indoors or out, in any climate. It sinks into the unseen metal pores and forms a protecting "overcoat" which stays on. Free—3-in-One-Free. Write today for generous free bottle, and the 3-in-One Dictionary of hundreds of uses. 3-in-One is sold in all good stores in 3-size bottles: 10c (1 oz), 25c (3 oz), 50c (8 oz, ½ pint). Also in new patented Handy Oil Can, 25c (3½ oz). 3-IN-ONE OIL COMPANY 42 DA Broadway New York City PLAN OF A SMALL BACKYARD GARDEN FOR THE SOUTH Washington, D. C.—A small backyard garden 7 feet long and 50 feet wied, particularly suitable for gardeners in Southern cities, has been planned by the U. S. Department of Agriculture's specialist. In a previous article a plan was shown for a half-acre garden; the present suggestion is made for those who have not the room for such an extensive patch, but desire to have a supply of vegetables for the home. Provision has been made in the plan for a hotbed, cold frame, and open seed beds running the length of the garden; also for an asparagus bed and a rhubarb or perennial herb bed. The other vegetables are planted in rows running across the width, and the suggested order in which the various kinds might appear, and in which later crops might follow is given herewith. Lettuce, radishes followed by celery; onions followed by celery, parsnips followed by celery, carrots followed by kale, beets followed by kale, peas, early variety, followed by fall cabbage; peas, late variety, followed by fall cabbage; beans followed by fall potatoes, cabbage followed by fall potatoes, cauliflower, kohl-rabi followed by fall potatoes; tomatoes followed by spinach, eggplant, peppers followed by spinach; cucumbers followed by turnips, muskmelons or squash followed by turnips, early potatoes followed by fall beans, sweet corn followed by fall peas. In the above plan, the first two rows are devoted one to lettuce and one to radishes, the two crops to be followed later by celery. The next three rows are devoted to onions from seed sown in place and are to be followed later by celery. The next two rows are devoted to parsnips to be followed later by celery and the next two rows are devoted to carrots, to be followed in the autumn by kale. The next three rows are to be devoted to garden beets sown in succession and followed in the autumn by a crop of kale. The next two rows, which are three feet apart, are to be devoted to the early varieties of peas, the first sown about a week before the second row and after the crops are reaped the land is to be devoted to autumn cabbage. Two additional rows are to be sown to late peas planted in the same order as the first and also followed by autumn cabbage. The pea patch adjoins three rows devoted to beans, which are to be followed by autumn potatoes. The next row is devoted to cauliflower or kohl-rabi, to be followed in the autumn by potatoes. The next two rows are devoted to tomatoes tied to stakes, and after the tomatoes have been harvested the land is sown in spinach. The next row is devoted partly to eggplants and partly to peppers to be followed later in the season by spinach. The next row, which is six feet from the eggplant, is devoted to cucumbers to be followed after the cucumbers are harvested by an autumn crop of turnips. The next row is eight feet from the cucumbers and is devoted to muskmelons or squashes, followed by turnips in the autumn. The next two rows are devoted to early potatoes, followed by autumn sown beans, and the next three rows are given over to sweet corn, plant one row each week after the proper season for planting has arrived and to be followed in the autumn by peas. Where the distance between the rows is less than two feet, hand cultivation with a wheel hoe is contemplated. If a hand cultivator or a wheel hoe is not available, the rows, should be at least two feet apart to give sufficient space for the horse cultivator. Straight lins should be followed, no matter what method of culture is used. Of course, the plan is only suggestive, and each grower will have to devise additional plans to suit his own conditions. Among the things that must be particularly considered in each specific case is the location of the garden. In this connection the question of proximity to the house should be given first consideration. As the work of caring for a garden is usually done in spare time, the location selected should be as near the house as possible. The slope and type of soil should be the next considerations. A slope to the south of southeast is usually preferable, because here the soil warms up early in the spring, which permit early planting and stimulates the early growth of crops. Practically any type of sol can be used for the garden, but a sand loam is to be preferred. Good drainage is of prime importance. The land should have sufficient fall to drain off surplus water during heavy rains, but the fall should not be so great as to wash the soil. If the land near the house is level, artificial drainage should be employed. Open drainage of tile drains will be satisfactory. On level land that is not artificially drained it is necessary to plant on ridges or in beds to prevent drowning of crops during wet weather. The ridges or beds should be as wide and flat as conditions will allow, for narrow, sharp ridges dry out quickly. ageh-tmorningy-im? Straighsoche 1 Succession of Crös. In planning the location of crops, consideration should be given to the matter of succession, in order that the land may be occupied as large a part of the time as possible. It is not advisible to have a second planting of of the same crop or a closely relater crop follow the first. Cabbage should not follow cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mustard, or kale, for many of the same diseases and insects affect all of these crops. Tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers should not follow each other. In the daigram this point has been considered in planning a succession of crops. In some sections three or four crops can be grown on the same land each year, while in other sections two crops are all that can be grown to advantage. When a crop is harvest early in the season and it is not practicable to plant another vegetable for two or three months, the land may be planted to cowpeas or crimson clover. For example, after a crop of early cabbage it may not be desirable to plant another vegetable crop until late summer or autumn. In this case it would be desirable to sow cowpeas or crimson clover; to be turned under in preparation for the fall crop. Rotation of Crops. Rotation of crops is as important in grawing vegetables as in growing field crops, and the same principles can be applied. Crop rotation is important in checking diseases and insects and in keeping the soil in good condition. Where diseases are very severe, the same crop should not be planted continuously on the same area. Rotation of crops is one of the safeguards against soil infection. Both the plan for the small backyard garden given herewith and a plan for a half-acre garden previously described in this series are shown in the Farmer's Bulletin (No. 647) entitled, "The Home Garden in the South," which can be had by applying to the United States Department of Agriculture. Washington, D. C. BY THEIR FRUITS In the production of "The Birth of a Nation" in this city a race is libelled. In the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Second District of New York that race may be judged by its fruits. Charles W. Anderson goes out of office to-day after holding for ten years that responsible post under the Treasury. Many millions of dollars have passed through his hands. His dealings have been practically all with white men of the keenest intellect and of substantial business standing. Capacity and courtesy have been the qualities most remarked in his conduct of an office maintained always in the highest efficiency. In Collector Anderson's time, three complicated and important revenue measures, the income tax, the corporation tax and the war revenue tax, have made this office the most difficult, as it is the most important, ever held by a colored man under the Government. He has stood the test. No race is fairly judged by holding up as type for reprolation its most degraded specimens. Every race has the right to be judged by its patient, toiling, useful average, and by its best. Editorial from the New York World, April 1, 1915. THE BEST PLACE In Savannah FOR MEN'S GOOD SHOES Prices $3.50 up B. 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IT CURTINLY AM A STRENGOUS GAME! An Address Delivered at the Southern Tuberculosis Conference, Atlanta, Ga. By William A. Harris, M. D., (colored) Savannah, Ga. The Negroes of this state are exceedingly grateful to this conference for its interest in its health problems; for if there are any people requiring personal concern and charity of a more fortunate race, it is the Negro. For many generations they have lived in this state, and experienced the many vicissitudes incident to its development; they have much in common with the white man, but are, nevertheless very dissimilar in character, have different problems, are in distinct stages of evolution with altogether opposing social and mental outlook. If it is now necessary to educate the white man on tuberculosis, who has suffered its ravages for centuries, and consequently has acquired some immunity to it, it is duly needful to educate the Negro on this subject; since being a comparatively recent neighbor and sharer of the white's civilization, he is quite susceptible to, and has a greater pro rata mortality from the Caucasian's tuberculosis. The aboriginal Negro was not a city dweller; consequently his present day descendants with anti-urban physical constitution are handicapped by modern town and city surroundings. This is not common knowledge among us; for it is our general belief that we are very resistant to all diseases on account of great physical development resulting from manual labor. We are grossly ignorant of the real nature of tuberculosis. Our prevalent belief is that its actual cause is cold. We have little if any knowledge of the infectiousness of consumption, the means of sputum disposal, or of the great value of wholesome air and sunshine. We are convinced firmly that, when once contracted, tuberculosis can never be cured, and forthwith resign ourselves to fate and the mercy of God. How imperative therefore it is for us to know that we are a menace to ourselves, the white man and our progeny. We are dependent principally for enlightment, in regard to tuberculosis upon our ministers of the gospel, school teachers, physicians and other leaders, fostered by the sympathy and aid of the white public. Future ministers, school teachers and social workers, while students, should be given special instruction concerning tuberculosis, in order that they may be competent exponents to their charges. Teachers of the present in public and private schools and colleges may be instructed appropriately by illustrated and other kind of lectures by some physician or other competent person at normal classes, institutes or other such organizations. Thus prepared suitable instructions may be given by them to pupils in all grades ranging from the most elementary to the most advanced ones. Sush teaching should not be withheld until physiology is taught in an advanced grade. Active ministers may be instructed likewise at their weekly unions or conferences, and these then could use their pupils to good effect, reaching their respective congregations, and while visiting homes, also, give valuable personal directions. It would be helpful to have a tuberculosis club or league as an adjunct to some already permanent operating club, or committee, having as leader a deacon in the Baptist church, a class leader in the Methodist church, an elder in the Presbyterian church, and so on in the various denominations with their respective pastors and one or more physicians, either members of the church or not as active workers. In Savannah the members of the local medical society have promised to give what instruction they can, and to co-operate with teachers and preachers. For the younger members of churches, some such auxiliary could be added to the Sunday school, Christian Endeavor, Baptist Young People's Union, Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations, and so on, each denomination or sect reaching its own subjects particularly, and others not belonging to any such organization. In secret orders some such similar innovation may be launched with special results. This suggestion is offered on account of the already numerous existent societies in churches and other bodies. Illustrated lectures with appropriate lantern slides on tuberculosis and its allies may be given free of charge by physicians for the benefit of those who do not attend any church, in small obscure halls, used for dancing, etc. For the help of many who worship in the little out-of-the-way churches, and who are in greatest need of this and all kinds of education, many of whom have never heard a talk on any subject pertaining to health, these lectures given in their churches and meeting houses will be gratefully received and schools should also be favored with them. These lectures may be given in some such way as I am doing in Savannah, under the patronage of the Negro Urban League. Experience in Savannah. The W. G. Raoul Foundation of Atlanta have loaned the twenty lantern slides secured from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Dr. V. H. Bassett, city bacteriologist of Savannah, secured for my use from the Associated Charities of this city forty-nine slides on tuberculosis, the house fly, and housing conditions, and loaned me his own home-made lantern, screen and other necessary equipment and has taught me with pains how to operate the machine Through his, and the efforts of Dr. W. F. Brunner, health officer of Savannah, who has given me every encouragement and rendered me very much help, permission has been given me by the fire department to operate the lantern at will without any oversight. At a personal outlay of about five dollars, for a cable seventy feet long, and several necessary accessories, including pliers, screw-driver, carbons, smoked glasses, fuse plugs, wire, etc., I have a splendid equipment for producing magnified pictures on a screen. It is my hope to secure a number of lanterin slides of Negro subjects, their housing conditions, good and bad; a few comical and landscape slides, and cuts of prominent Negroes to be interspersed with those on tuberculosis to obviate monotony and maintain interest. My first lecture was given at Silver Moon Baptist church, the smallest one in the Old Fort, having a membership of sixty. About 120 managed to crowd inside; several of whom had to stand. My performance of operator of the lantern and lecturer was fairly successful. Most difficulties were encountered while making preparations and rehearsing for it during the day. In connecting the lantern with the church circuit, I broke a large light bulb; disconnecting a wire supplying current to the bulb over the door-way, making the entrance dark that evening, and missed dinner waiting for the belated fire inspector. The next effort was made in Yama-craw at a place formerly used as a shop, but now the meeting room of forty souls composing St. Matthew Baptist church. There were nearly 100 people inside and about thirty or more outside. I had arranged carefully the slides along the side of the lantern. While trying to secure a seat near the lantern, a man brushed a stack of slides from their place to the floor, and several of them were cracked. With suppressed wrath and expressed good nature, I gathered together the fallen slides, rearranged them and proceeded with the lecture. I was kept continuously regulating the controller of the carbons during the entire lecture, which lasted about an hour; for whenever I would let go of it, the ends of the carbons would go out, and with it my picture and the audience's enthusiasm. My third attempt promised to be the most successful and impressive of all, at a small church in Frog Town one evening not long ago. Nearly all arrangements and adjustments had been made late in the afternoon with only one complication; obtaining and substiting an unheard of large fuse wire for a smaller one by candle light.Except for the connection of the cable to the lantern, all was in readiness; this was left undone so that it would not be walked upon and tangle feet. After finishing my office duties, I rode to the church having a small bag containing the lantern slides, and found the minister on the outside to greet me. There was a brilliant light inside, and almost three hundred people of all ages filled the building. "Now is my time to do much good." Filled with pride, I confidently picked up the cable, which had been concealed beneath a bench in the back of the church, and expected to connect it to the lantern, when there was a sudden flash and the church was in darkness and the audience in commotion. Having only a faint idea of the cause of the mishap, I trembled in my boots, and meanwhile lit hurriedly a candle, while I asked the minister to assure the audience that there was no need for alarm, and to urge them to remain seated, with the promise that the trouble would be adjusted at once. The third or fourth thought convinced me that the almost inaccessible fuse wire, way up over the front door had blown out, and it was my urgent duty to replace it as soon as possible. There was no such thing as a ladder in the place, so by the light of the only candle, a table was placed on the top of an old abandoned desk beneath the site of the fuse wire. An officer of the church and I climbed on top of the table and while he held the candle I replaced the wire from a reserve supply; ordered the switch to be turned on, and to my surprise and delight, the lights actually burned. On reaching the floor, I picked up the cable again, taking much care to prevent the two free ends of it from striking together and blowing out another fuse, made all necessary connections without further embarrassment, and gave a most satisfactory show. It is my custom to take my outfit after office hours to the exhibition place in the afternoon preceding the evening performance, set it up, rehearse if necessary, return to supper, remain at my office until half past eight, and then return to deliver the lecture. One afternoon no key to Little Zion could be found anywhere; the windows in the front and side were held securely, down by heavy nails. "What must I do? The night was coming." Look for other windows was the only resort. There was a little fence perhaps six feet high, between the church and adjoining house. Getting over this was an easy task. I discovered a window sash in an alcove back of the pulpit, which had nails driven over it like the others had, but the window stop was loose. This may have been Providential. Standing with one fot on the sill of the back door, and the other resting on the window sill four feet above the ground, I pushed the sash out of place and set it inside on the floor without breaking any panes. I entered the window, opened the back door, brought in and set up my apparatus more quickly than ever before. At the close of each lecture, verbal pledges are solicited to stop careless spitting, to utilize more fresh air and sunshine and follow as near as possible whatever advice may have been given. Literature The voluntary reading Negro public is small. By far the masses of the people are limited readers. Most information is transmitted from mouth to mouth. For those who can read, suitable literature offers a valuable means of shaping views and conduct in regard to this matter. I believe firmly that an appropriate chapter on tuberculosis in the reader of each grade in our public and private schools would have a beneficial influence on the pupils. I would suggest that leaflets on consumption, alluding to the Negro's special susceptibility to it, posted in fronts and backs of Bibles, hymnals and other frequently used books would be read with profit by many. Concise statements along similar lines, printed on cards and posted in Negro barber, shoe and other shops, saloons and places where many congregate and discuss general topics of interest, will certainly receive their share of notice, and will serve a useful end. Object Lesson Since the Negroes generally believe that consumption cannot be cured, it is my aim to procure a small tent with funds collected at illustrated lectures, or from other sources, place it on a vacant lot next to one of our hospitals, equip it as best I can; secure some willing indigent person with incipient tuberculosis, and treat and care for him or her there, to show our people that the disease can be cured. With the help of the Margaret Bottom Circle of King's Daughters and other similar clubs among our people, nourishment, clothing, etc., could be furnished, and the hospital could supply nourishing and medical service until there was arrest or cure of the disease. Through our papers and churches, the people could be induced to visit the tent and see for themselves a patient recovering form consumption, and observe the means employed to bring about the cure. A competent Negro nurse could do untold good in the homes of our suffering people. It has been my ob- This is the Negro's home; his hope, his interest and all are here. He loves his own, his neighbor and his God. Educate him on tuberculosis, give him a square deal in regard to playgrounds and living conditions, and he will surely become a healthier and more useful citizen, less a menace of other people's—Journal of the Outdoor life. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON WILL BE HONORED. Division of Exhibits Office of the Chief Department of Social Economy. San Francisco, March 12, 1915. Dr. Booker T. Washington, President Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Institute Alabama. Dear Sir: The highest honor an International Exposition can bestow upon a citizen of any country is to make him a member of the International Jury of Awards. I wish to have your permission to nominate you as a member of the International Jury on Groups 10 and 10-A in the Department of Education. The Jury will convene May 3rd, 1915. The work must be completed within twenty days. I think, however that the work for these groups can be competed in eight or ten days. - For your information I wish to state that your traveling expense to and from San Francisco, including railroad fare on ordinary express on a round trip ticket basis, together with charge for lower Pullman berth, will be paid in addition, Five Dollars ($5.00) per diem for each day your services are required and employed in Jury duty. If you grant me this permission, kindly wire collect. (Signed) ALVEN E. POPE . Read this Great Story Another great treat is in store for lovers of good reading. Commencing Sunday after next (April 25) there will be printed in the New York Sunday World Magazine "The Lone Wolf," by Louis Joseph Vance, author of "The Brass Bowl," as interesting a tale as one could want to read. It is full of thrills and of mystery and adventure. The Sunday World's "WORLD PICTURES" section, printed on tinted paper is always a "reason why" The Sunday World should be ordered in advance. Ask your newsdealer to-day to save you a copy. LET US DO YOUR JOB AND PRINTING 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.....75¢ 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 April 30th, 1915 The enthusiasm of the school children and general interest of the public in the coming athletic meet which will be held in the ball park on the seventh of next month by the boy's club of the local Urban League for the benefit of the children, are indeed worthy of note and augur great success for this event. These races and field sports which have now been held for the past three years, are the biggest athletic events of the kind held in any southern city. They have, in a way, been worked up to a point where they are a fixity in the annual amusement program of the city and have contributed to a marked degree in the development of school pride in the children of both the public and private schools. And more, they have thrown teacher and pupil in a relation to each other which probably would be unknown to this day had the races not been start- od. The teacher sees in the pupil who is in a test of physical endurance, such as the races entail, that stamnia, grit and determination which are in many instances lacking in the school room, and the pupil through contact of a different nature from that of the school room observes in the teacher that pride, joy, and happiness which is brought forth by the excellence of his performance on the athletic field. They both know each other better and are therefore brought closer together. Parents' love and pride in their children have been quickened when amid the deafening shouts of the thousands of spectators their children have flashed across the tape winners or have run a race which, though lost, has brought out in them that determination and grit to fight to the end, a quality upon which human nature the world over places such a high estimate. These are but a few of the benefits which these athletic events have brought forth and as years go and the affair is brought more nearly to a state of perfection many other similar qualities in the children will be developed. It is, indeed,' a great privilege which we here have to witness this one event in the year which brings together in a physical test the pupils of every school of any prominence in the city and it is highly creditable that such a large crowd turns out annually to this event. But, the crowds should be larger. Could not the Negro business men help to swell the crowd by allowing as many of their employees as possible to get off the afternoon of the races. It is the biggest event of the kind we have and the Negro business men could no better show their support and encouragement of it than allowing as many as possible of their employees to go out and spend a part of the afternoon encouraging the children in their wholesome and profitable sports. In every state in the Union with the exception of many of the Southern states, compulsory educational laws are enforced, and they have proven quite helpful. For several years the enactment of similar laws have been advocated for this State, and each time the bugbear of the Negro appeared. For this age compulsory education has the call and the sooner our white friends understand this fact, the better it would be for all concerned. They should understand that the Negro is here to stay, and the more thoroughly he is trained the more effective service he can render to the state. Within the next few days an effort will be made to raise a neat fund here for the benefit of the American Missionary Association. yet are without accommodation. The new school has proven practically nil so far as benefiting those thousands on the outside. We need a large school in the southeast section of the city, and not only that, but a modern building for the West Broad and the Maple street schools. These investments would prove a thousand fold to the city. There is entirely too much selfishness among many of our people. We really ever enter a movement unless we can in some manner be benefited. We care but slightly for the poor and other unfortunate ones among us. In the churches we give but a small amount for charity or mission. In the community we do not join heartily the movements to better the condition of the people. We are too dependent on the opposite race to help us in things whenever we can help ourselves. In this city we outnumber the whites yet we have not a single institution in which our poor and decrepid ones can be carried, nor have we any place where we can send an unfortunate boy or girl. For the latter a noble exception is made in the Catholic orphanage. We have a There is no reason why this cannot be done and surpass the expectations of the interested ones, because the A. M. A. has possibly done more for the education and upliftment of our people than any other agency. Hundreds of individuals in the city can testify to this fact, and all of them should give a donation towards this fund. The Tribune heartily endorses this movement and hopes that our people will liberally respond. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE WEEK LY LETTER By J. C. Lindsay In the issue of The Tribune of April 10th, our secretary, Mr. W. W. Hill, gave in detail the work done by the League and demonstrated conclusively that the League had the legitimate claim on the support of every member of the race in this community. Our executive secretary showed by convincing facts that the local branch of the National Negro Business League had been wide-awake and keenly sensible of its duty as an organization, and indeed, had stood sponsor and was the mouth piece in a good many instances for our business and professional men when assistance was most needed. The Savannah Tribune Complimented He also showed that the good which has been done and is still being done was accomplished largely through the kindness of our official organ, The Savannah Tribune, which has stood by this splendid organization like a stone wall. He also gave us to understand that notwithstanding the fact that this paper has published every article furnished it by our weekly letter writer for nearly a year, that it has never received one brass penny for such services, tho the editor of this splendid Negro journal, which has done great service for the race for more than a quarter of a century, lacks a whole lot of being a rich man. Not to Cast Shadows but be Lights This is exactly what the men who compose the local Negro Business League stand for. These men who meet at their headquarters twice each month are very busy men, indeed. These men, though busy as they are, lay aside engagements and other matters of importance to them, and make the sacrifice two evenings in each month to exchange ideas and views with each other, and in short, shed light upon the Negro business situation, instead of casting shadows upon the same. In a certain newspaper under date of April 2nd, a member of another race whose opportunities for securing work and everything else of any consequence where members of our race compete with members of his race, advises the members of his race who have common labor jobs to give out, to give them out to the proud Anglo-Saxon, such as digging ditches, cleaning up the premises, sweeping streets, driving carts, and the like, for reason, so he says, "the Negro pays practically no rents." Now, let's see if this broad guaged christian statesman(?) represented the facts in the case. In this city there are between forty-two and forty-five thousand Negro people. Of this number, about fifteen hundred own their own homes, leaving the others as renters. Now, to be perfectly fair and reasonable, let us say that there are four members composing each Negro family in Savannah who pay rent; granting this to be true, we then would have to divide, say forty thousand by four, which would give ten thousand rented homes, say at $7.00 each per month. Now, multiply ten by seven, and you have seventy thousand dollars per month paid by Negro tenants to white land lords. Just to carry these figures just one step furth- er, we will ask you to multiply the seventy thousand dollars by twelve, which will show that Negroes in Savannah pay as tenants to white land lords the enormous sum of eight hundred and forty thousand dollars a year for rent, while our friend(?) "Mr. Subscriber" says: "that the real estate men get only a small portion of their rent money from Negroes." Did Mr. Subscriber tell the whole truth and noing but the truth? We herewith reproduce Mr. Subscriber's patriotic letter and let our readers be their own judges as to the truth and fair play it contains. His letter follows: Savannah, Ga., April 2—To the Editor of The Savannah Press— Sir: Will you please allow me space in your paper for the following * * * * * I think it consistent to suggest that contractors employ white labor. It is said it is most impossible for a white man to get a job on a building in this city. The real estate men think it to their interest to employ Negro labor for the reason it is a little cheaper, and do not consider that they lose indirectly by it. Why are there so many vacant houses in the city and at the same time so much building going on? For the simple reason that the unemployed white men have been obliged to give up their houses. The real estate men get only a small portion of their money from Negroes and I think if they had an agreement with the contractors to employ white labor when possible they would find more of the houses rented. ```markdown ``` To your motto of "Patronize Home Industry" please add "and Your Own Race." I am, Sir, Obstacles Develop Character The Negro business man in this community, like the Negro business man of every community has long since made up his mind to meet a deal with obstacles, not as a dreaded foe, but as an absolute essential to his well fare and well being, since he has learned that it is almost if not entirely thru this medium that he has learned the practical side of the business in which he is engaged. More True than Pleasing Have been many of the suggestions hinted at in the wide open, frank, yet friendly way by the Negro Business League in its weekly letters from time to time. These friendly hints have come to us and suggested to us the importance of measuring up to the standard set by the other fellow, provided we expected to hold what business we had and in the mean time, add just a little to it. These are some of the practical things for which the Negro Business League stands, which meets at its headquarters. Wage Earners bank building, corner West Broad and Alice streets, the first Wednesday and the third Friday evenings in each month. Come early and bring a frined. MOREHOUSE COLLEGE ITEMS Atlanta, Ga.—Mr. Wanzie Davis and Mr. Maynard Jackson, graduates of the college class of 1914, now students at the Meharry Medical College, were on the campus last week. Mr. William Pullins, an alumnus of this school and editor of the Southern Standard, witnessed the debate between Morehouse and Knoxville on Friday night, April 9th. For several years Mr. George W. Perkins of New York, has kindly given each year the sum of $25.00 to be used in the academy for prizes in English composition. A prize of fifteen dollars for excellence in English composition opened to third and fourth year students was awarded to Christopher E. Jackson of the third year class. A prize of ten dollars for excellence in English composition open to first and second year students was awarded to Harold Duhart of the second year class. The Inter-collegiate debate which occurred on April 9th between Morehouse College, Knoxville College and Talladega College resulted in a triple tie. The negative side was the loser. William Haynes and Barbour, with Fullmighter as alternate defended the affirmative at home against Knoxville. Frayser, Lane, Zuber, with John Adams as alternate defended the negative against Talladega. The team that represented the college at Talladega was an entirely new team, but made a fine showing. Haynes and Barbour presented a great argument and by winning Friday night they set up a new record by winning three straight debates. This is Haines' last year and he will be missed around Morehouse next year. He has proven himself to be one of the most skillful debaters. A very large audience was present at Morehouse and a great college spirit was manifest in the student body. The Tuskegee aggregation will invade Morehouse Wednesday, April 14. and a great game is expected. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY NOTES Atlanta, Ga.—The ninth annual Atlanta-Fisk debate, which was also a part of the third triangular Atlanta-Fisk-Howard debate, occurred in Ware Memorial chapel on the evening of April 9th. Before a large audience of enthusiastic friends the Atlanta team, L. B. Moore and A. H. Gordon, defended the affirmative of the question, "Resolved, that the United States should grant immediate independence to the Philippine Islands to take effect within ten years." The Fisk team R. W. Brooks and C. A. Wade, upheld the negative. As the debate progressed, the superiority of the Atlanta team was clearly manifested, and when the judges gave their unanimous decision in favor of the Atlanta side, the verdict was heartily concurred in by all who heard the debate. The closing speech of A. H. Gordon was very finely done and removed any lingering doubts as to the merit of the case. That same night the other Atlanta team E. H. Dibble and J. P. Whitaker, defended the negative of the same question against Howard University at Washington. A very keen debate was held, and it was only by a divided vote that the judges gave the decision to Howard. Both of the Atlanta teams put a great deal of hard work into their preparation and are deserving of great credit. (22) YOUR very best BANK BOOK FRIEND is your bank book. It is the friend that never fails, the one sure protection against adversity and misfortune. Start the friendship now in order that it my be of greater service to you. For the earlier you begin to save the bigger will be the bank book's ability to help. On Saturday April 10 the Atlanta team defeated the Clark University baseball team on the Clark campus. Fowler was on the mound for Atlanta and came off the victor by a score of 8 to 5. The batting rally in the sixth inning netted four runs for Atlanta and clinched the game. On Tuesday April 13th, again the the athletic team was victorious on the diamond, this time over the fast Tuskegee team. Holder, a left-handed pitcher, was on the mound for Atlanta and with excellent support defeated the Alabama boys 6 to 3. He kept the hits well scattered, and with the excellent catching of Maxwell, three speedy double plays, good team work and hard hitting, lowered the colors of Tuskegee. The home run of Maxwell, Jefferson's triple and the star fielding of Capt. Bell in center field, the accurae pegging of Maxwell were features of the game., The Atlanta team is traveling at a fast pace now, and promises to have a fine season. While you are young and strong of limb and active of brain is the time to save money. We will help you by taking care of your money for you and will pay you interest on your deposits. Rev. Richards of the Church of the Incarnation was a speaker at chapel Wednesday and brought a very helpful message. Pleasant social gatherings were held Saturday night in honor of the Fisk debaters, and on Tuesday night in honor of the Atlanta debating teams and the Tuskegee and Atlanta base ball teams. PETITION FOR INCORPORATION To the Superior Court of said County. The petition of C. M. Mathis, W. H. Norman, T. J. Carter, A. J. Williams, G. W. Heywood, F. Pazant, G. L. Smith, P. L. Bowen, L. L. James, W. H. Logan, J. H. Ebbs, J. M. Powell, Jas. Woodson and II. T. Singleton all of the said State and County, respectfully shows: I. That they desire, for themselves, their associates, successors and assigns, to become incorporated under the name and style of COMMONWEALTH LOAN AND REALTY COMPANY. The Wage Earners Savings Bank The Pioneer Negro Savings Bank of Georgia 2. The term for which petitioners desire to be incorporated is twenty years, with privileges of renewal at the end of that time. 3. The capital stock of the corporation is to be Five Thousand dollars in the aggregate. The petitioners desire to divide said capital stock into shares of five dollars each. Authorized Capital $50,000 4. Ten percent of said capital stock of five thousand dollars has already been paid in. 5. The object of said corporation is pegunlary gain and profit to its stockholders. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS L. E. WILLIAMS President and Treasurer SOL. C. JOHNSON Vice-President R. A. HARPER Secretary W. J. WILLIAMS JNO. F. JONES W. H. BURGESS H. B. WRIGHT JAMES M. FERREEBEE G. H. BOWEN J. C. LINDSAY A. B. SINGFIELD NATHAN ROBERTS 6. The particular business petitioners desire to carry on is to buy and sell real estate, to rent, mortgage, encumber and develop real estate and to handle the same on commission, brokerage on investment, to subscribe for, purchase, receive by deed, gift or otherwise any and all kinds of property, to sell and dispose of stock of other persons, to loan or borrow money on notes, bills, bonds, mortgages or other property real or personal and to deal in merchandises, goods or wares of any kind as the directors of the proposed corporation shall see fit and proper to deal in. Petitioners desire to have all the power incident to corporations of like nature and to enjoy all the rights, privileges, powers and immunities and be subject to all of the liabilities fixed by law. Wherefore petitioners pray to be made a body corporated under the name and style aforesaid. And petitioners will ever pray etc. Original petition for incorporation filed in office April 1, 1915. What about your last summer hat, why not have it made over into the latest style. Just see the colored milliner. 751 Gwinnett street east or phone 5078. All of the friends here of Father J. A. Dahlent of Macon, were glad to shake hands with him last week. Mr. Jerry Burton of 407 Montgomery street, has left for Statesboro, Ga., where he will spend awhile with relatives before going to Nashville for the summer where he will be engaged in hotel work. Mr. Burton has been working at Hotel Savannah since Christmas The friends here of Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Neal, who has been living in Springfield, Mass.. for the past two years will be glad to know that they have a fine five months old baby boy. Mrs. Neal was formerly Miss Ida Tucker, daughter of Mrs. Kate Tucker of East Gaston street. Rev. R. H Singleton attended the Savannah District Conference at Springfield, Ga., last week. I should get wise like the merchants and reduce my price. For 30 days dry and. steam cleaning, dying,. pressing and altering. For further information ring 1487. Henry Street Pressing Club, 305 West Henry street, Marion Massey, Mgr. Rev. R. H Singleton will attend the annual meeting of the Financial Board of the A. M. E. Church, which meets in Washington, D. C., next Wednesday. Mr. Henry Cox of Elgin, Ill., is in the city visiting relatives. New York Amsterdam News, New York, Wm. Mitchell agent and news reporter. Any subscribers that wish to connect with our paper may apply to Wm. Mitchell Jr., 313 Barrington street or phone 4356J, Sevennab Ga. Mr. Samuel Mungin left the city yesterday for New York, where he will be a member this season of the famous Lincoln Giants baseball team. Miss Anna Scott of Marietta, Ga., is in the city visiting friends. CARD OF THANKS - Mrs. O. T. Garey and family wish to express their sincere thanks for courtesies shown during the recent illness and death of her son, William L. Garey, and also for many beautiful floral emblems sent. SOCIAL HAPPENING Mrs. Eliza Whitehead entertained at her residence, 551 Bowen street, on Wednesday evening, March 31st, in honor of Mrs. Jno. F. Sneed formerly of this city but now of Washington, D. C. Those present were. Mrs. Jno. F. Sneed, Mrs. Bertha Whitehead, Mrs. Katie Hamilton, Mrs. Ella Lopez of Milledgeville, Ga., Miss Grace Harris, Messrs Ben Sanders and Johnnie Knight. SEA SIDE NEWS, BLUFFTON, S. C. J. Charles Mardenborough Rev. B. B. Williams of Jacksonboro, S. C., preached a very interesting sermon at the Zion Baptist Church on Sunday night. Every sentence was full of logic. Master Joe. Mitchel of Spring Island died on Friday at 11, o'clock. His death came to us as a shock. Mrs. Diana Frazier, a member of the Woman's Afro-American Order of Owls, was put to rest on Sunday. We all lament her death, knowing as we do the good citizen she was and also a faithful and active member of the Zion Baptist Church. Rev. W. G. Gibbs preached an interesting sermon on Hilton Head Sunday. A very interesting sermon was preached on Spring Island Sunday by Rev. J. S. Maynard, he is doing much god in that section. Miss Gracie Williams is very sick at her home in St. Johnsville. We hope for her an early recovery. THE GREAT BIBLICAL FESTIVAL OF MR. AND MRS. K. A. JACKSON Will be at the following churches: Monday April 19th, St. John Baptist Church, Rev Gray pastor; Tuesday April 20th, Central Baptist Church, Rev. Irby, pastor; Wednesday April 21st, St. Philip A. M. E. Church, Rev. Singleton, pastor; Thursday April 22nd, St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. Curry, pastor; Friday April 23rd, Beth Eden Baptist Church, Rev. Clarke, pastor. Beautiful singing throughout the festival. Don't miss the gold and silver contest at St. Philip A. M. E. Church. The highest ticket seller, $2.50 in gold; second, $1.50 in silver; third, $1.00 in silver. Admission 10 cents to all. FIRST A. B. CHURCH The revival services of the First A. B. Church Bolton St., have been a success for the past two weeks. The Rev. W. W. Jones of Augusta, Ga., will take charge next week, beginning April, 19th. The public is invited to come out and hear him. BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Beth Eden Baptist Church, Rev. N. M. Clarke pastor, residence 214 E. Waldburg. street. Rev. Clarke's subject Sunday morning was "How can I know the bible is true," and for the night "Growing before the Lord." This was a special message to the young members. Services tomorrow as follows: preaching 11 a. m., Sunday school 3:30 p. m., B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m., preaching S p. m. We welcome you. COLLEGE PARK-BAPTIST CHURCH College Park Baptist Church, Rev. R. H. Thomas pastor, residence College, Ga. On last Sunday Rev. Cato Priester preached both morning and night services. At 6:30 p. m. the B. Y. P. U. met and the president discussed the lesson and was joined by the members. Sunday school began promptly at 9:45 a. m. The revival services began here on last Friday night Attend our services at any time a cordial welcome await you. GOOD WILL BAPTIST. CHURCH Good Will Baptist Church, near the water works, Rev. W. H. Prince, pastor, residence 1213 Murphy avenue. On last Sunday the services were inspiring. The first baptism of the church was held, Mr. Daniel being the first to be baptised by the church. The church marched in a body to the place of baptism which was the Union Baptist Church. The revival was a success in every way. Ten were added to the church. All are welcome. THE GEORGIA ALL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF SAVANNAH The Georgia All Athletic Association of Savannah, which was organized March 10th, with a membership of fourteen, has added several since. We want men of good moral character. This Association carries many things for the uplift of the young men as well as pleasure. For further information see R. W. Williams, the founder, 507 W. 33rd street. The officers as follows: Harrison Small, president; Paul Davis, vice president; Charlie Roberson, secretary; Fred Walker, assistant secretary; G. W. Jones, treasurer; R. W. Williams, advocate; Willie Smith, clerk of order; Robert Smith, chaplian; Robert Porter, Inner guard. AT THE X. M. C. A. Sunday was indeed a bargain day at the Y. M. C. A. The big pipe organ recital and sacred concert given at. St. Philip A. M. E. Church, on last Sunday has been pronounced by all who attended it as one of the classiest Sunday afternoon entertainments given in the history of the city. The association is greatly indebted to Mr. John L. E. Daniel, organist of Christ Church, and the participants on the program for the superb rendition of their parts. The association has moved into its quarters over the Savannah Pharmacy, where the various Y. M. C. A. activities are to be conducted. All members and friends of the association are invited to call and inspect the quarters with a view of making it their headquarters. On tomorrow at St. Paul C. M. E. Church, there will be a general discussion, the subject, "The meaning of Temperance," will be led by Dr. J. A. Jamerson, the well-known dentist. All lovers of the cause are invited to be present and join in the discussion. The meeting begins promptly at 5 o'clock p. m. NOTICE I can furnish you the Declaration of Independence, papers of what was said and done in Congress July 4, 1776, certified by the Secretary of State. Exact reproduction of the original size 18x23 inches, on genuine parchment paper, all the signatures of the original signers perfectly distinct and reliable. Every man woman, boy and girl should have one, only, 25 cents. Address F. J. Brown, 714 west 40th street, Savannah, Ga. 4-24 DEATH Mrs. Susannah Smith departed this life at her residence, West Savannah, Thursday evening April 1st. She was a kind and affectionate mother and a consistent member of St. Philip Monumental A. M. E. Church. She is survived by three sons, Joseph Smith of Atlanta, Ga.; A. L. Smith of Jacksonville, Fla., and D. W. Smith of Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Anna T. Fantroy, age 50, died at the Charity Hospital on Tuesday of last week and was buried from St. Philip A. M. E. Church. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Lash. She came to this city about fifteen years ago from Montgomery, Ala., and connected herself with St. Philip A. M. E. Church. She leaves to mourn her death, a husband, Rev. G T. Fantroy, state evangelist in the A. M. E. Conference, and two sons, Samuel E. Fantroy of Boston, Mass., E. C. and Miss Sadie Fantroy of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Walker of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, William Epps of Tuskegee, Ala. and Henry Epps of Lumpkin, Ga. Amusement Column Amusement Column Coming Events in the Social World. NOTICE—Articlesin this Column Two Cents Per Word, Payable in Advance April 26th, Monday. Outing at Lincoln Park by the Piney Wood Club Tickets 15 cents. April 23rd, Friday. Butterfly Social benefit Second Baptist Church Mission Club at 523 Gaston street, east. Tickets 10 cents. May 4th, Tuesday. Spring Dance by the Hotel Desoto Wailers at Harris street Hall. Tickets 25 cents. May 3rd, Monday. Entertainment by the Pink and Blue Line for benefit St. Philip A. M. E. Church, 916 Cuyler street. Admission 5 cents. April 23rd, Friday. Mock Trial. Auspices Alexander Ellis Club of Beth-Eden Baptist Church. Tickets 15 cents. April 30th, Friday. Veto, the Great at Beach Institute Chapel, benefit Colored Y. W. C A. Tickets 15 cents. May 10th. Monday. Outing to Daufuskie by Weldon Lodge No. 26, L. B. P. O. of Elks of the World. Tickets 50 cents. May 17th, Monday. Outing to Daufuskie by the Y. G. E. A. and S C. Tickets 25 and 50 cents. April 27th, Tuesday. Beginning of Alphabetical Bazaar benefit First Congregational Church at Harris Street Hall. Admission 10 ceuts. Season tickets 25 cents. April 13th, Tuesday. Reception night by Imperial Dancing Class at Masonic Temple. Admission 15 cents. April 19th. Monday. Picnic by the Ladies and Gentlemen Union Club at Lincoln Park. Admission 15 cents. April 19th, Monday. Hesitation Ball by the Imperial A. and S. Club at Harris Street Hall. Tickets 25 and 40 cents. April 12th, Monday. Easter Soiree by Savannah Grill Club at Harris Street Hall. Tickets 25 cents. April 21st, Wednesday. First Annual Ball given by Savannah Hotel Bellman Club at Harris street Hall. Tickets 25 cents. April 19th, Monday. Grand Dance by Faithful Workers Circle No. 18, G. U. O. of G. C., at Mechanic Hall. Tickets 15 and 25 cents May 3rd, Monday. Spring Dance by White Rose Tent No. 171 J. R. G. and J. U. at Harris Street Hall. Tickets 25 cents. April 26th, Monday. First Annual Dance by the Hotel Boys of Palm Beach, Fla., at Mechanic Hall. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. May 3rd, Monday. Concert and Country Wedding at St John's Church Admission 10 cents. April 23rd, Friday. The Effects of war and the woman rights meeting at St Mary's Hall for benefit of Cuyler street school. Tickets 15 cents. May 10th, Monday. May Hop by the Great' Eagle Aid and Social Club at Mechanic hall. Admission 15, and 25 cents. May 17th, Monday. Afternoon Excursion to Daufuskie Island by Y. G. E. Club. Boat leave 2:30 o'clock. Fare 50 and 25 cents. April 26th, Monday. Spring Festival by Fountain City Aid and Social Club Branch at Freeman hall. Admission 10 cents. DON'T FORGET THE First Spring Dance Hotel DeSota Waiters TUESDAY Night MAY 4, 1915 Admission 25 c F.H. Linton, headwaiter The Star Shoe Shop Have your Shoes repaired here. All work neatly done. Work called for and delivered promptly. We pay strict attention to ladies and children's work 1316 West Broad Street Third door from Anderson Street PHONE 2313 RUFUS PINCKNEY. Mgr MADAME Wigs, Switches, and Pompadours made up from natural hair. Combings made up. Shampooing and Hair Cultivating a specialty. Face Massage, Dyeing and Matching Hair SPECIAL AGENT FOR THE C. T. NELSON COMB HARTRIDGE & PRICE S TS Phone 3941 Notice Don't fail to see the Tom Thumb wedding and fan drill at Beth Eden Church, under the auspices of Beth Eden Golden Reapers, April 26th, admission 15 cents. Mrs. A. E. Orner, president; J. H. Ebbs, secretary; Dea. T. L. Carter, general manager. Ladies' shampooing, 50... We are demonstrating Pappy wonderful "No Tangle Shampoo" for ladies' hair, guaranteeing not to tangle the hair. After shampooing we use Hamiltons and Beache's latest improved hot and cold air electrical dryer. Also head and facial treatment, singeing, dyeing, curling, bleaching and manicuring. Calls by appointment, male or female attendant. Williams, 5 West Liberty street. J. Yeargins The World's Greatest man of Mystery Hypotist and Mind Reader Can find your lost friend, Let you talk to them at a distance as by phone WILL APPEAR Monday night April 12,St.James A.M.E. Church Wednesday April 14,—Tabərnacle B. Church Friday night April 16,—Evergreen B. Church Monday night April 19.—St Philip A. M. E. Church Charles and W.Broad Whynot give your girl a trade? Why allow them to waste their time and your money when for such a small amount you can prepair them for making an independent living. YOU HAVE NO GIRL? Then send yourself. You can be made a dressmaker in six months or a milliner in three months, for further information call on Aurelia E. Allen Agent for Madam Walker Hair Grower 751 East Gwlnett St. Don't Miss The latest humorous farce THE WOMAN'S RIGHTS MEETING AND THE EFFECTS OF WAR By pupils of Cuyler St. School at Catholic Hall. FRIDAY APRIL 23, 1915 Miss A. d. Scott, Manager. Prof. Perkins has discontinued his TUESDAY EVENING DANCING CLASS and will give a farewell Matinee Tango Tea AT MASONIC TEMPLE Tuesday April 27th Dancing from 3 to 7 p.m. ADMISSION 10 Cents Dress Making Taught A class in Sewing, Dressmaking and Drafting will be opened MONDAY MARCH 00TH Spring! Spring! Our Spring Samples are re. Call and see them at your p ere time. PRICE STREET SHOE SHOP. Have your Shoes repaired here. We pay strict attention to Ladies and Children Work and make Old Shoes New. We retan shoes and dye shoes. All work called for and delivered promptly. 435 Price Street 3rd door from Gordon St. Phone 2328 WALTER BING, Proprietor' SOUTHERN RAILWAY Premier Carrier of the South Southern's Southeastern Limited Northbound No. 32 Southbound No. 31 11:55 am Lv...Savanhah...Ar 1:30 pm 6:10 pm...Augusta 9:10 am 6:05 pm...Columbia 1:15 am 9:25 pm...Charlotte 6:00 am 12:07 am...Greensboro 3:07 am 1:30 am...Danville 1:35 am 3:24 am...Lynchburg 11:27 pm 8:00 am...Richmond 6:00 pm 9:05 am...Washington 5:55 pm 10:27 am...Baltimore 4:40 pm 12:45 pm...Philadelphia 2:13 pm 2:57 pm Ar...New York...Lv 12:08 pm No. 32 Northbound makes connection at Columbia for Spartanburg, Ashville, Knoxville, Louisville, Cinchnatti, Chi- cago and other Northwestern cities. No. 31 Southbound makes connection at Jesup for Macon, Atlanta, Chatanooga, Memphis, Birmingham, Kansas City, St. Louis Cincinnati, Chicago and other Western and Northwestern cities. For Pullman Reservations, Schedules and other information call at or telephone City Ticket Office. Savannah Hotel, corner Bull and Congress streets. Phone 850. Southern Umbrella Works Simon Bradley, Prop. ```markdown ``` EXTRA!EXTRA EXTRA! Umbrellas Recovered without the aid of detectives. Keys fitted and locks repaired to keep burglars out nothing but honest people. Office, 121 Drayton St. near court house Works, 25 East State street. Phone 3423 Wouldn't you like to live there? Away from the noise of city life you are able to rest properly. Let us show you some of the fine farms we have on our lists. When you meet with the one you want, we'll arrange terms of sale that will be satisfying to you. A fine farm tract in north central Florida and a large body of timber land in south east Georgia are my special offerings for this week. Those interested would do well to see or write me at once. G. H. BOWEN. Henry Mears Feed Company WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN HAY AND GRAIN OF ALL KINDS We keep on hand always a carefully selected lot of the-best obtainable for the care of your stock. Phone us your orders, no matter how small and it will receive our immediate attention. THE MEARS EXPRESS is also conducted by our management. We pay personal attention to the moving of PIANOS and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. If you need us PHONE 3461 309 Berrien Street, near Jefferson M. H. MULLINEAUX JEWLER AND WATCHMAKER ALL WORK GUARANTEED J. W. WELCHER Houses moved and renovated, Estimates on all class of work ALL WORK GUARANTEED 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. Tuesday May 18th and Tuesday June 1st Cheapest rates of the season. Apply early and secure your Reservations C. A. TURNER 1615 Vine Street Terrell Transfer Co. 551 Liberty Street E. Moving, Packing, Shipping and general Drayage also Storage DEPARTMENT PHONES Office 1962 Residence 3067-L S. D. Terrel & Duncan Pringle Props The Small Shop of Fashion and Values To permit early delivery, our patrons are urged to place their orders at once. THE HOLLINGER TAILORING COMPANY Suits and Skirts made to measure in the Style of the Season A complete line of Dresses and Waists on hand. Goods sold on an EASY PAYMENT PLAN of 50c weekly 246 Montgomery St., Near Liberty FARM LANDS FOR SALE Wouldn't you like to live there of city life you are able to res you some of the fine farms we you meet with the one you w of sale that will be satisfying in north central Florida and land in south east Georgia and this week. Those interested write me at once. G. H. BO "The Real Es Phone 4096 458 Henry Mears F WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRAIN OF A We keep on hand always a care obtainable for the care of your ders, no matter how small and in attention. THE MEAR conducted by our management, to the moving of PIANOS and TURC. If you need us PH 309 Berrien Street M. H. MUL JEWLER AND W ALL WORK G 507 WEST BSOAD ST. J. W. WE GENERAL CONTRACT Houses moved and renovated, ALL WORK GU 1111 WEST BSOAD ST. PHONE 2932 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH On last Sunday morning at the eleven o'clock service, the pastor, Rev. W. Baliar Davis, preached a soul stirring sermon, from the subject, "Perseverance of the saints." The Sunday school met at 2:30 o'clock. The lesson was briefly discussed on account of the communion service. At the Lord's supper quite a large number was out. The right hand of fellowship was also given the new members. The B. Y. P. U. met at 6:45, at which time the meeting was led by the first vice-president. All the members of the union are requested to be out on Sunday evening as we have some very urgent business. The evening service Rev. E. F. Gordon preached a very powerful sermon which was enjoyed by all present. Visitors and strangers are welcome. Services for tomorrow: prayer meeting 5 a. m., preaching 11 a. m., Sunday school 3:30 p. m., B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m., preaching 5 p. m. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Members and friends of the X. W. C. A. are requested to attend the next regular weekly meeting at St. Philip A. M. E. Church West Broad street. This meeting will be in connection with a special meeting of the members which will be held for the improvement of the body. BUTLER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Butler Presbyterian Church, corner East Broad and McDonough streets, Rev. S. T. Reed pastor, residence 213 East Broad street. The pastor returned on Saturday from Jasksonville, Fla., where he has been attending the Presbytery and preached as one having been inspired from 15 Psalms, "In the Lord put I my trust." Sunday school is being well attended. The Christian Endeavor meeting is arousing the young folk and adding new-life to the church. At the evening service a very excellent sermon was preached from Timothy 1:13-17 theme "Paul as a pattern sinner saved." Mid-week service on Thursday at 8 p.m. Order of service for Sunday morning worship 11:30 a.m., Sunday school 3 p.m., evening service 8:30 p.m., Christian Endeavour 7:30 p.m. You are invited. F. B. B. CHURCH On Sunday morning, the services were conducted by Rev. Green. After reading the lesson, he preached a very interesting sermon. The subject was "The living water." The choir sang an anthem and Rev. Wright led the hymn "There is a fountain filled with blood." At night Rev. Wright read for the lesson Ex. 33:1-14, his text was from Ex. 33:14, "Tae sublime prayer of Moses." It was a beautiful sermon. The choir sang an anthem and Rev. Wright led the hymn "I heard the voice of Jesus say." A missionary was present and spoke in behalf of a sick missionary in Africa and asked aid to assist in getting her home. We are having a soul stirring revival. Yoy are welcome. EVANGELICAL MINISTERS' UNION The Evangelical Ministers' Union met Tuesday in its usual weekly meeting, Rev. J. S. Stripling, president, presiding. The chaplain, Rev. J. O. Iverson, conducted devotional service, Rev. G. T. Fantroy and Rev. W. I. Hamilton visited and addressed the union. J. O. Iverson responded. Rev. W. I. Hamilton joined the union. There will be a union rally at Townsley's A. M. E. Chapel, West Savannah, Rev. James E. Grant, pastor, Rev. G. P. Prescott will preach, Rev. R. H. Singleton, Alternate. The public is invited. Sermonic report was given by Rev. J. O. Iverson from St. James 1:21 Rev. J. S. Stripling from Daniel 6:10. Next Tuesday the subject the "Connection of the new birth between Nicodemus and Christ" by Rev. J. A. Martin. All ministers are welcome. ASBURY NOTES The pantomine tableaux and concert given by the Mendames Hill and Robinson was of a pleasing and highly interesting character and was well attended. The services of last Sunday were interesting. Rev. A. C. Harrell preached at 11 a. m. and the pastor at 8 p. m. The Sunday school, Brotherhood and Epworth League were well attended. Services tomorrow: 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. preaching. 3:30 p. m. Sunday school. Epworth League 7 to 7:50. 5:30 a. m. prayer meeting. REVIVAL MEETING at F. A. B. CHURCH A deal of interest is being manifested in the revival meeting at the First African Baptist Church, which began on Tuesday evening of last week. Through inspiration the deacons launched the meetings, which they hope to continue until Sunday May 2nd, when the Rev. T. Jefferson Goodall of Jackson, Tenn., the pastor elect, will arrive and take charge. The deacons are being ably assisted by local ministers. On Wednesday evening of SCOTT BROS. Reduced Prices for THIS WEEK. Mail Orders Shipped Same Day Received last week Rev. W. Bolivar Davis, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, gave the church a heart to heart talk, and likewise aroused a number of unconverted men and women to see their lossed condition, and feel the need of a Saviour's love. To this date a number have professed a hope in Christ, and too, back-sliders reclaimed. The deacons extend a broad invitation to the ministers of the city to come and assist them in these meetings, and will rejoice to have their presence on any night. Rev. J. K. B. Butler who has been serving the church faithfully during the interim of calling a pastor has been conducting the meetings each night when called upon by the deacons. BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA, NOTES Blackshear, Go., April 4—The sign of Easter was observed in our town on last Sunday on all sides. All the churches were gaily decorated with flowers and in every church could be heard sweet strains of music and melodious singing throughout the day. The children arrayed in their Eastre tidies were full of spirit. There was an interesting sermon preached at the A. M. E. Church by the pastor in the morning which was much enjoyed, and in the afternoon there was a grand Sunday School rally held at the M. E. Church with much success. The B.3 X. P. U. met at six o'clock with a large attendance and rendered a special Easter program. Two able lectures were delivered by Revs. D. Nails and J. Scott at 7:30 o'clock. The Zion Baptist Church held their regular Easter exercises and the little ones under Mrs. Minnie Tatum rendered an excellent program. On Monday an Easter egg hunt was held by each sabbath school. A grand entertainment was given that night at the Old Folks' Home School, under the auspices of Prof. W. H. Fisher. —We were glad to have with us the Williams sisters of Waycross, guests of Misses Suie and Lillian White and also Mr. Isaac White of Waycross, formerly of Blackshear. Respectfully yours. MRS. FANNIE GRAY. President B. Y. P. U. NEGROES IN THE UNITED STATES A Bulletin Containing the Most Recent Statistics Relative to the Race Bulletin 129, entitled "Negroes in the United States," presenting statistics derived from the Thirteenth Census and from other statistical inquiries conducted by the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, has been issued and is now being distributed. The bulletin, which consists of 207 pages of text and tables, will be followed by a more complete and comprehensive report on the same subject. The Director of the Census is transmitting the report to the Secretary of Commerce states: "The object in view is to embody in a single publication the principal and most recent census statistics relative to the Negro, arranged and presented in such a way as to contribute as much information as possible regarding the status and progress of the Negro race in the United States. "A similar publication was issued in 1904 following the completion of the Twelfth census, taken in 1900; and there has been a very general demand for a report covering the same field but based upon the more recent statistics of the Thirteenth Census. "The need for a monographic presen- tation arises from the fact that the census statistics relating to the Negro must otherwise be sought for in many different volumes covering population, agriculture, mortality, and other general subjects. The result is that these statistics are not easily accessible to the general public until brought together in a single publication." The bulletin was prepared in the division of Revision and Results, Bureau of the Census, under the general supervision of Dr. Joseph A. Hill, expert special agent. The statistical tables were planned and arranged by three Negro employees of the bureau—Charles E. Hall, William Jennifer, and Robert A. Pelham, or under their direction by other Negro clerks. Mr. Hall's assignment covered population and occupations, Mr. Jennifer's agriculture and religious statistics, and Mr. Pelham's, mortality and ownership of homes statistics. As a government document the bulletin is for free distribution and can be obtained by application to the Director of the Census, Washington, D. C. FIRST CLASS JOB AND BOOK PRINTING PETITION FOR INCORPORATION Georgia, Chatham County. To the Superior Court of said county. The petition of J. W. Manns, chairman, and N. North, R. J. Brown, S. L. Amaker, A. W. Barlett, O. McKane, and C. H. Wilson all of said county and state aforesaid, shows that a church has been established in said country by the Christian Negro Seventh-day Adventist Church, and that petitioners have been duly elected Trustees of said church, according to the custom and usage of said Christian Negro Seventh-day Adventist Church. Your petitioners further show that they and their successors in office desire to be incorporated under the name of "The Trustees of the Christian Negro Seventh-day Adventist Church" of the State of Georgia with headquarters at Savannah, and be invested with corporate authority to enforce good order, receive donations, make purchases, affect alterations of realty and personality; not for purpose of trade or profit, but for the purpose of promoting the general design of said institution, and looking after, the general interest of said Church. Your petitioners pray that they and their successors in office be invested with the corporate authority aforesaid, and such other corporate powers as may be suitable to said institution, and not inconsistent with the laws of said State, nor violation of private rights. Your petitioners pray the granting of an order vesting and clothing them and their successors in office with the corporate authority and powers aforesaid, to remain of force fifty years, unless sooner revoked by law. Petitioners' Attorney. Petition for incorporation, filed in office this 23rd day of March 1915. Dep., Clerk Superior Court Chatham County, Georgha. Serious Defect Daughter—Do you think that painting looks like me, mother? Mother—The face does, but no one would ever guess that your gown cost your father a cold $1,000.—Philadelphia Ledger. SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Secret of a Good Figure often lies in the brassiere. Hundreds of thousands of women wear the Bien-Jolie Brassiere for the reason that they regard it as necessary as a corset. It supports the bust and back and gives the figure the youthful outline which fashion decrees. BENJOLE (BE-AN JO-LEE) BRASSIERES are the daintiest, most serviceable garments imaginable. Only the best of materials are used—for instance, "Walohn", a flexible boning of great durability—absolutely rustless—permitting laundering without removal. They come in all styles, and your local Dry Goods dealer will show them to you on request. If he does not carry them, he can easily get them for you by writing to us. Send for an illustrated booklet showing styles that are in high favor. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 50 Warren Street Newark, N. J. Lesson IV.—Second Quarter, For April 25, 1915. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, I Sam. xvii, 38-51. Memory Verse, 45—Golden Text, Rom. viii, 31—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The armies of the living God defied and the people of God reproached describes the state of affairs at the opening of this lesson (verses 10, 26, 36). I have just read in the papers of a deficit in each of two mission boards of over $250,000 and of one denomination that has lost 300,000 members in six years. Does there seem to be any parallel, and if so where is the David for the occasion? We have reason to thank God for a man like Rev. William Sunday, who is rescuing more souls from the hands of the enemy and slaying more giants than any other man in America today (May, 1914), as far as we are able to judge, because he has learned how to sling stones with deadly aim in the name of the living God. We cannot but thank God also for such a witness as Daniel Crawford, from the heart of Africa, who has been standing for the living God before the preachers and students and hundreds of thousands of the people of our land. Oh, for more such Davids and Daniels! Who is willing to be another such? How pitiful to see the men of Israel sore afraid and fleeing from one defiant Phillistine! (Verse 24.) The words of Joshua are applicable, "O Lord, what shall I say when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies?" (Josh. vil. 8.) You should look as well going as goming. 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. WASHINGTON WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fruit and Commission Merchant 303 ST. JULIAN·WEST AND 23 JEFFERSON ST David, the shepherd boy, of no account in the eyes of his brethren, found this condition of things when he came to the camp, sent by his father to see how his brethren fared and to bring them some good things from home (verses 15-18), he having returned from being Saul's armor bearer to feed his father's sheep at Bethlehem. Eliab, his eldest brother, misjudged him and spoke unkindly to him, but he meekly replied, Is there not a cause? (Verses 28, 29). David's inquiry as to why this man should be allowed to defy God and reproach Israel was told to Saul, and he sent for David, and he said to Saul: "Let no man's heart fall because of him. Thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. The Lord that delivered me out of, the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear. He will deliver me out of his hand" (verses 32-37). Is the Home of Sweets. Phone 2932 Saul armed David with his armor—his helmet, his coat of mall and his sword (what a snapshot that would have made?)—but he could not go thus, for he had not proved it. So he put it all off him, and with his sling and five smooth stones, which he knew how to use, and with his staff in his hand he went forth to meet the giant, the great mass of blaspheming flesh and blood (verses 38-40). The giant disdained him and cursed him, which is about the way that flesh always acts toward the spirit, or mocks, as Ishmael did Isaac (verses 41-44; Gen. xxi, 6; Gal. y, 17). How grand are the words of David, "I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied" (verse 45). The invisible God was much more real to David than this visible giant, who made Israel to tremble. He reminds us of Caleb and Joshua, to whom giants and walled cities were nothing, because they saw and believed God. Moses also endured as seeing Him who is invisible. Most people, however, see the difficulties and see themselves as grasshoppers (Num. xiii, 33). Johnson Undertaking Establishment Combined with The Royall Undertaking Company (Incorporated) Funeral Directors and Embalmers Finest Line of Coffins, Caskets and Robes. White and Black Burial Cars. Livery Stable Attached. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS, 325-331 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE PHONE 676 L. M. POLLARD, Manager Mrs. W. R. FIELDS, V. Pres. Residence Phone 4241 Phone 2465 Green Trading Stamps We give Green trading stamps with all cash purchases. You can't afford to spend your cash elsewhere, you get these valuable stamps at our store. Remember you soon save up a book and with it you get your pick of a thousand different premiums. Our store is the only place where you can get the PATE quality and at the right price. Try our tasteless castor oil, 10 cents the dose. We fill prescriptions cheapest and best. Pate's Drug Store The A. D. S. and Nyal Store Hall and West Broad Streets Phones 4710 and 4711 Premium Station for Cigarettes Coupons. Then notice David's one desire, that all Israel and all the earth might know the God whom he knew, the living God, the God who could deliver from an actual lion and bear. He had no thought of himself nor desire for any glory for himself, but he honored the Lord, and the Lord did honor him, according to I Sam. ii. 30. It is great to see no man any more save Jesus only and to say from the heart: "The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?" (Mark ix. 3; Ps. xxvii. 1.) Nothing can be compared to such a confidence in God as David had. Now see him running toward the giant, placing a stone in his sling, and with a prayer to his God sending it in the name of the Lord of hosts and for the honor of His name. Do you wonder that it went straight and struck hard, sank into the giant's forehead and felled him to the earth? The eyes of all the thousands of Israel and of the Philistines were upon David as he ran to meet his enemy, but he gave that no thought, for his eyes were upon the living God, and God's eyes were upon him, according to II Chron. xvI. 9. David had no weapon, so he ran and stood upon the giant (can't you see him?) and, taking the giant's sword, cut off his head and carried it away in triumph. first to Saul and then to Jerusalem. He took the giant's armor also (verses 48-5). This was all written for your benefit and mine that we might learn to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. I do not understand how neither Saul nor the captain of his host knew who David was, although David had been Saul's armor bearer, but I rejoice to meet Jonathan again and to see him loving David as his own soul and stripping himself of garments and armor to put them upon David (chapter xviii, 1-4). Then I think of Him who loved me and gave Himself for me. THE PALM SHAVING PALACE In Wage Earners New Building. Pery R. Wright, eo . . . » . ee Pe a p \ . a! 7 | : — peau de A ‘Every purchaser of a PIANO during our Special Factory = ; 8 Sale really finds money. You : save in actual doliars and ; cents the sum of FREE SS SEVENTY FOUR DOLLARS $$ : Sa Stool, Scarf; Drayage, No Interest Every child shauld have a musical education. . By these stecial inducements : every home can well alfurd a piano. ‘Weare home folks.” Thisis a real $350.CO 4 Value made in one of the Largest Piano Factories in the East. Only a limit- ¥ ed number of piano will be sold. _ i RANK SS | 4 ji Ser | oe 4 sooo pasta ee ie When Piano is Delivereg i eae cle ee LSE Q | $1.50 has ah pe 4 r per week for first year [ij on wa r7 } WY Ee pel 1.75 hie ea a per wel second year if ! a 2.00 Lay } oy reed erat until paid for * a WIS _ awed NO INTEREST THIS 1S IT We .want you to visit our warerooms during this sale. We want your patronage. We assure you of courteous treatment, and will guarantee every instrument sold. Sale begins Monday Merning the 19th. . Come Early and Make Your Selection ; Player Pianos $10.00 Cash, the Balance Weekly Payments B A N: S The House of Standard Pianos 4 * SAVANNAH K - 113-115 BULL STREET. NEGROES IN THE UNITED STATES (Continued from first pace) See ES SA a NCEED epee ants jn 1910. “Ten of, these cities “Me outside of the Southern, states, The total Negro population of these 43 gitles was was 1,341,468. Washington steod at the head of this list with a Negro population of 94,446, while New oXerk, New Orleans, Baltimore, and Philadelphia occupied second; third, forth, and fifth places, with 91,709, 89,262, 84,749, and 84,859 respectively. The percentage of increase in Negro population in Washington between 1900 and 1910, however, was lower than for most of the other cities in the list, being only §.9. The greatest gain, both numerically and proportionately, was shown by Birmingham, Ala., whose Negro population increased by 35,730, or 215.6 per cent. New York and Philadelphia showed the next largest numerical gains, 31,043 and 21,486 respectively, the rates of increase for these cities being 51.2 per cent 34.9 per cent, respectively. Nativity, Sex, and Marital Condition Ninety-one and two-tenths per cent of all Negroes in the United States’ in 1910 were natives of native parentages only four-tenths of 1 per cent being foreign born, while the remaining four- tenths of 1 per cent were natives of foreign, or mixed natives or foreign parantage. Of the 40,339 foreign- born Negroes in the United States, 24,- 426, or a trifle more than 60 per cent, came from Cuba.and the West Indies. Only 473 were born in America. The sex distribution of the Negroes in the United States is on’the basis of 98.9 males and 100 females, while for the native whites of native parentage the ratio is 104 males to 100 females. The statistics show a tendency on the part of Negroes to marry at earlier ages than whites. This is brought out most clearly by the percentages which married, widowed, and divoced persons, taken as a group, form of the total numbers between the ages of 20 and 24, inclusive, namely, 39.6 for Ne- grees and 27 for whites. Interstate Migration Interstate migration is apparently less extensive among Negro population than among the whites. In 1910, $3.4 per, cent of the native Negroes in the United States were living in the states in which they were born, ‘while only 77.G per cent of the American-born whites were residing in their native states. Twelve states—Virginin, South Caro- lina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, Mis- sissippi, Louisfana, Delaware. and Maine—have lost more than they have gained in Negro population through interstate migration, while all the vther states have gained more than they have lost from this cause. The net losses of the first named three states were: Virginla, 206, 764; South Carolina, 121, 479; North Carolina, 109, 751. It is a noteworthy fact that the greatest net gain in Negro popula- tion from this cause, 105,516, was shown by Arkansas, a Southern state. School Attendance and Illiteracy Of thes Negro population 6 to 20 years of age, inclusive, 47.3 per cent. were atending school in 1910, as com- pared with 66.9 per cent of the native whites-of native parentage in the same age group.” * In thirteen cities—Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cineinnati, Indianapolis, Kan- sas City, Mo, Loulsville, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, St. Lonis, and Washington—each of which |. had in 1910 a total population of 260,000 or more and a Negro population of 10,000 or imore, the highest per- centage of school attendance among. Negroes 6 to 20 years of age was found in BoXon, where it was ge per cent, xs compared with 732 per cent for native whites of native parentage. The percentage of school attendance for Negroes in Beston is higher than for native whites of native parentage in 10 of the 12 cities. The highest percentage of school attendance among Negroes 6 to 20 years for any state was found in Conneticut, 67.1, and the lowest in Louisiana, 25.9. The percentage of Mliteracy (inabilt- sgn eentink saad tha Maeea.nnddsn In 191u there were in the Southern states 1,017,301 Negro homes, of which 430,449, or 22.4 per cent, were owned, including 324,240, or 16.4 percent of all Negro homes, which were owned free of incumbrance. In 1900 the percentage owngd homes.was 20... The highest, per- centage of owned Negro homes ‘in any ofthe Southern states in 1910 was that tor Virginia, 41.3, while the lowest, 14.7 was found in Georgia, Statistics are also shown for all southern municipali- ties of 5,000 or more Negro inhabitants. Occupations, Of the total number of 7,817 922 Ne groes 10 years of age and over, enumer- ated in 1910, 5,192,535, or 71 per cent, were ‘reported as gainfully employed, the percentage for males and females being 87.4 °and 54.7 respectively. The corresponding percentages for native whites were 77.9 and 19.2, Of the gain- fully employed Negro mal¢s, 30.9 per cent—almost one-third—were farm la- borers, and 25 per cent were farm- ers. The other leading occupation grups for Negro males, with the per- centage of the total represented by each, were as follows: Laborers, buiid- ing and hand trades, 52; laborers, saw and planing mills, 2.9; laborers steam railroad, 2.7; porters, except in stores, 1:6; draymen, temasters, and expressmen,. 1.6; coal mine oporators, 1.3; laborers, porters, and helpers in stores, 1.2; waiters, 1.1; laborers, road and street building and repairing, 11; cooks, 1.0; deliverymen, stores, 1.0; carpenters, 1.0 For families, the leading capacities in which employed, with the percent- age represented by each, were as fol- lowers: Farm laborers, 48.1; laundres- ses (not-in laundry), 17.9; cooks, 102; farmers, 3.9; dressmakers and seam- stresses (not in factory), 1.9; school teachers, 1.1. . Agriculture Farms operated by Negroes in 1910 numbered 893, 370, and were valued at $1,142,000,000. The total number of farms in the United States in that year waS 6,361,502, and their value was $10,991,449,000. Ninety-elght and six- tenths per cent of the Negro farms were in the South. The increase between 1900 and 1910 in number and value of farms operated by Negroes were at the rate of 19.6_per cent and 12S.4 per cent, respectively, while the rorresponding increases for farms oper- ated by whites were 9.5 per cent and 19.6 per cent, respectively. The aver- ige acreage per farm operated by- Ne- sroes was 47.3, as compared with an av- ‘rage acreage of 153 for farms operated y whites. Three-fourths of the Negro farmers were tenants ani one fourth ywners, in 1910, while more than two- thirds of the white farm operators were owners. Mississippl showed the highest aggrbgate value of farms opér- ated by Negroes, followed by Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas. : Mortality . The bulletin-presents for the first timé data regarding mortality among Negroes. All previous publications given statistics for the total colored population, which included the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, and other non- whites. The death rate in 1910 for the “registration area,” which in that year comprised 583 per cent. of the total population of the United States, but only 19.7 per cent of the Negro popu- lation, was 25.5 per cent per 1,000 pop- ulation for the Negroes and, 146 per cent per 1,000 for the whites; a de- crease of 3.9 per cent for the former and 2.5 per cent for the latter, as compared with 1900. , The average death rate among Ne- em in 33 northern cities, each hay- ing a Negro population of at least 2,500 in 1910, was 25.1 per cent per 1,000, as compared with 15.7 per cent for the whites, a decrease of 2.0 per cent for the Negroes and 2.5 per cent for the whites. A similar comparison for 24 southern cities shows a rate of 29.6 for Negroes, a decrease of 4.0) per cent, and 16.9 per cent for the whites, a decrease of 2.9 per cent, when compared with 1900, Deaths caused by malaria, tuber- culosis of the lungs, other forms of tuberculosis, pneumonia, and whoop- Ing cough are relatively more numer- ous among Negroes than among whites; while the mortality due to measles, scarlet fever, diptheria, cancer, appen- dicitis, diarrhea, and violence (inelud- ing sucide) is noticeably higher among | Religious Bédies The latest statistics of religious bodies which have been collected by the Bureau of the Census relate to the year 1906. In that year there were 36,770 Negro church organizations with 3,685,097 communicants or mem- bers, Between 1890 and 1906 the num- ber of Negro church organizations in- creased by 56.7 per cent and the num- ber of communicants or members by 37.8 mer cent, the increase in Negro population during the same period be- ing 26.1 per cent. Polite attention and everything of the " -wery-latest model - 2 E.Seabrook | FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER - AUTOMOBILESERVICB FREE. AMBULANCE FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE RATES ? 514 WEST BROAD sTREET # PHONE 2106 SAVANNAH, GA. Pl A NI - Aird 6 Reels Daily 6 Reels Daily _- OPENS 7:00 P. M. Ww. J. Styles Mgr. 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