Savannah Tribune

1,564 STUDENTS ATTEND TUSKEGEE CURRENT EXPENSE RECEIPTS AMOUNTED TO $265, 619.91 Special Needs of School Set Forth in Principal's Annual Report A copy of the annual report of the principal to the trustees of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., reached us this week. The report was made by Treasurer Warren Logan, acting principal of the institution since the death of the founder and principal, Dr. Booker T. Washington, which occurred November 14, 1915. The first few pages of the report were taken up with tributes from various distinguished personages throughout the country on the life of the honored founder of the school. Among these are tributes paid the, deceased by former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft. The report gives a very interesting account of the affairs of the institution and tells of the various activities in which it is engaged. It tells of the peculiar fitness of the new principal, Major Moton, for the position as head of the greatest industrial school in the world.. The extension work of the institution is touched upon very impressively in the report, all of the important meetings and conferences at the institution being mentioned. The erection of ninety-two rural school houses last year and the erecting of 100 more this year, under the Rosenwald Fund, which is distributed through Tukegee-told of. The enrollment of the school during the year just ending, May 31st last, was 1,564 students. Of this number 917 were boys and 647 girls. Twenty-three states and territories and twenty foreign countries are represented in the total student body of the institution. The average attendance during the year at the Children's House, or training school, has been 250; that at the summer school last June-July, was 437 and that at the agricultural short course, 284, bringing the number under the direct guidance of the school up to a grand total of 2,535. Among the new permanent improvements added to the school plant during the year was the central heating plant, which was considered by the late principal as the largest and most important single piece of work ever done on the institute's grounds. As a result of the installation of the plant it is claimed that $18,354.40 was saved by the institution over a corresponding period the previous year. The receipts from current expenses from individual donors during the year were larger than last year. For the twelve months ending May 31st, the receipts for the current expenses have amounted to $265,619.91 of which $159,841.19 came from donations, $85,857.72 from endowment fund income and $19,925.00 from miscellaneous sources, including $15,800 paid by students as entrance fees. For permanent improvements, principally the power plant, the school received $69,630.61; for endowment $18,297.87; the undesignated legacies (to be applied by the trustees at their discretion) amount to $17,781.34, making the total for the twelve months period $401,329.73. The expenditures for this time amount to $341,137.11, being $291,602.83 for current expenses and $49,534.28 for permanent improvements and equipment for the various departments of the institute. Appreciating the extraordinary situation of the school at this time by reason of the death of Principal Washington, the committee charged with preparing the budget has thought it wise not to increase the expenses of the Institute for next year but rather to "mark time" in this regard. Special gifts during the year included a contribution of $2,000 by a friend of the school for remodeling Dorothy Hall, thus providing more satisfactory accommodations for the large number of white friends who constantly visit the Institute. Miss Mary Thorn, of Philadelphia, has given $500 for the equipment of the Foundry Division. The Veterinary Hospital, for which $5,000.00 was given by a friend last year, has been completed and was dedicated April 29th, with proper ceremonies. Just two days before Dr. Washington's death the following offer was received from a friend of the school (Continued on Page Eight) KILLS WIFE THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF George Lawson Tries to Commit Double Murder The westside was badly stirred last Saturday night over the killing of Mrs. Johnnie Lawson, known as "Sweetie May" by her husband George Lawson, who, afterwards attempted to take his own life by shooting himself. The deed occurred about 7 o'clock at 542 Maple street. Mrs. Lawson with two lady friends and her little girl were sitting down conversing in the front room when her husband came in and said he want to speak with her. He then took up the lamp and went into the bed room where his wife joined him. They talked for a few moments in a low tone and suddenly three pistol shots rang out. Lawson then ran out into the back yard and fired two shots into himself. The other occupants in the house rushed into the bed room and found the woman sitting in a rocking chair dead. One shot entered her head, one entered the abdomen and the third in the temple. After-shooting himself. Lawson jumped the fence and went into an adjoining house where he fell from the loss of blood. He was taken to the Georgina Infirmary. There seems to have been no motive for the killing as far as can be escertained. The couple had been married about three weeks. Lawson is reported as recovering at the infirmary. CHARITY HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN BRINGS OVER $600 The Charity Hospital campaign for funds, which closed Wednesday night, resulted in something over six hundred dollars being raised for the hospital. NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITOL Washington, D. C.-Mme E. Azalia Hackley, the noted prima donna soprano and premier director of choral music, was in the city last Friday and Saturday, the house guest of Miss Marle A. D. Madre. While here she met a number of ladies and gentlemen who are deeply interested in her thriving Normal Vocal School in Chicago, and examined a group of prospective students, who are anxious to take advantage of the practical training given there. Mine Hackley, it is understood, made arrangements with Miss Madre for a grand Folk-Song Festival, to be held here in February, under the auspices of one of the national organizations with which Miss Madre is identified. Memorial for Booker T. Washington According to an announcement which appeared in the dailies last week, Representative Isaac R. Sheerwood, of Ohio, has been elected president of a consolidated Booker T. Washington Memorial Association, to which plans were presented for a $110,000 memorial to the deceased educator. It is planned to build a monument in this city on a cite provided by the government. It is stated that Gen. Sheerwood accepted the presidency of the Association on condition that the government should not be asked to appropriate money for the memorial. The meeting was held in the Union Savings Bank. No prominent colored people here seem to know anything of the plans or personnel of the association, nor upon what authority the promoters are acting. Nothing has been heard from the officials of Tuskegee Institute, who are usually consulted about such movements. A statement from Gen. Sheerwood will be given out next week. The country is anxious to honor the famous Booker T. Washington, but it is anxious to have all matters of this kind worked out in such a way and through such agencies as will bring the best results. The December meeting of the MuSo-Lit Club took the form of a musical, with social features, held on the 8th at the Myrtilla Miner Normal School, by courtesy of the Board of Education and the co-operation of Dr. Lucy E. Moton, principal of the school. A large number of members and friends enjoyed the musical exercises in the assembly hall and repaired to the drill hall for the tersichorean diversion at the close of the regular program. Mr. Frank L. Cardozo did honor as chairman of the executive committee. Col. Robert N. Harper has been named as chairman of the general committee to handle, the coming inaugural ceremonies, which are to mark the beginning of the second term of President Wilson. The arrangements are to be on an unusually elaborate scale. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA,SATURDAY DECEMBER 23RD 1916 DEATH OF NEGRO CONVICT RECEIVES A MOST THOROUGH INVESTIGATION MANY CONVICTS TESTIFY TO SEVERE WHIPPING ADMINISTERED TO THE DEAD MAN One Guard Admits Man Was Taken in Bushes and Flogged Day of Death Negro Business League First Bring Treatment of Youngblood to Attention of Attorney Wilson—Deputy Warden McRae Dismissed from Service The death of James Youngblood, the lashes the second day he was on the ten year Negro convict who was serving time at camp No. 3 and who died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon of last week, had its final investigation by the county commissioners Tuesday afternoon at the office of the camp on the Waters road Prior to the investigation at the camp, the coroner's jury on Friday night of last week brought in a verdict of death from nephritis caused by undue exposure at the hands of those in charge of Youngblood. At this trial were present, aside from the members of the jury, representatives of the Negro Business League in the person of L. E. Williams, J. C. Lindsay, J. H. Butler and Lawyer J. G. Lemon. The Negro Business League's direct interest in the trial was brought about in a rather significant manner. On the night before the trial, Thursday, a young man appeared at the Urban League's headquarters, Gwinnett lane and West Broad, just as a committee of that organization had adjourned. At the door he met several members of the committee and requested them to read a letter which he presented to them. It was a letter from one of the convicts at camp No. 3 to Youngblood's mother, which told of the cruel floggings which Youngblood had received and stated that he had been whipped to death The gentlemen to whom, the young man showed the letter reft that the matter was of serious enough import to receive their immediate attention. Therefore they brought the affair before a committee of the Negro Business League and the league decided that they would see that the treatment which the dead man received at the camp and the circumstances surrounding his death were properly brought out at the coroner's trial the next morning at Monroe's Undertaking establishment. The committee then engaged Attorney H. E. Wilson to represent them at the hearing and to look out for the interest of the dead man's mother. At the coroner's hearing several of the guards and two convicts testified that Youngblood was not cruelly treated by Warden McRae while two other convicts, one a life-timer, swore that Youngblood was beaten to death. After considering the testimony for about two hours the jury brought in a verdict which placed the cause of the man's death upon those in charge of him with the result that the county commissioners took up the investigation Monday at noon. In the coroner's trial, Dr. Righton, coroner, stated that there was no doubt in his mind but that the dead man was seriously whipped as was evidenced by the abrasions all over his back and thighs. He also said that the condition of the dead man's kidneys undoubtedly showed that he was suffering from some chronic affection of that organ. Dr. Righton impressed upon the jury their duty to sift out the evidence carefully and render a decision in the case which would be unbiased and which would give justice to all parties concerned. The decision of the jury was brought in about 9 o'clock Friday evening of last week. At the hearing of the case before the county commissioners Monday noon, the treatment which Youngblood received was very exhaustively gone into. There were several character witnesses, for whom Youngblood had worked before he was sentenced to ten years for killing a man on the westside last summer, who testified that he would not work and that he was a hard man for other laborers to get along with. J. W. McRae, the warden who was accused by the letter received by the dead man's mother, of whipping him to death, testified that he did not treat Youngblood harshly and that he did not whip him severely at any time. He admitted whipping Youngblood five lashes the second day he was on the job in the Casey canal, because he would not work. He said that Youngblood repeatedly refused to work and that at one time while trying to persuaded him to discharge his work Youngblood said he would rather be shot than work. He said that on the day of his death Youngblood was carried to work in a wagon and did not work at all that day; that about 2 o'clock in the afternoon he told him to walk across a plank over the canal and that when he was about midway the plank he jumped into the canal in which there were about three feet of water. He then had some trustles bring Youngblood out and place him beside a fire which was built on the bank for him. There, he said, Youngblood remained until about 4 o'clock when the gang knocked of work. He then went to Youngblood and told him to get up and found he was too weak to do so, and had several trustles to carry him to a cart which was near the work. He said that Youngblood died after getting into camp that evening before the physician who was called to administer to him arrived. Superintendent of Public Works West was among the witnesses to follow McRae on the stand. He testified that McRae was one of the most humane guards he had ever seen, in fact, he considered him a little to lenient at times. Dr. Osborne, the county physician, then took the stand. He said that after a careful examination of the dead man's organs he found them to be in a perfectly healthy condition, not diseased. When asked to what cause he attributed Youngblood's death, he replied that he did not know. Dr. Howard, an expert pathologist, said that his examination of Youngblood's organs revealed no diseased condition of the dead man. Next to testify was a convict by the name of Marshall Johnson who said that Youngblood was whipped every day of the ten he was at the camp except the first two and the Sunday prior to his death. He stated also that Youngblood was whipped after he jumped overboard. Sidney Wright, a convict, said that he dragged Youngblood to the cart one day before the gang returned to camp. Willie Jackson, a convict, stated that Youngblood was whipped innumerable times. Just before the noon session of the investigation closed, Coroner Righton took the stand. He stated that the dead man's body showed signs of abrasions as from lashes and that upon examination be discovered his kidneys to be diseased and the lungs affected. He said the man probably died from exposure. At the afternoon session Moses Berry, a driver for the Best Laundry, said he was passing out Henry street extension the day of Youngblood's death and saw a guard wrapping one of the convicts, presumably Youngblood, over in the bushes. He recalled having seen about 12 lashes administered. He also said on his way back to the city, after the gang had knocked off work, he saw them cross the road just ahead of his wagon and that one of the convicts was being carried on two shovels by four men. Willie Byrd, a convict, "Bull Dog" testified that Youngblood was whipped three or four times each day he was at camp except the first and that on the day before his death the gang was carried back to camp through the woods, avoiding the public roads, and that Youngblood was whipped mercilessly more or less all the way to the camp. Dr. P. E. Love, a former Negro city physician, testified that he was driving on the road one afternoon and that when he got near the convicts returning to camp he saw one of them being carried, apparently slick, and offered medical-assistance but was told (Continued oz Page Four) A Christmas tree celebration will be held Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock at the Urban League Social Service Center on Joachim near West Boundary streets. A tree will be erected in the large space on the side. It will be brilliantly lighted. Sixty children are enrolled at the center and every one will be given a little token. Miss Cornella McDowell and Miss Maggie Robertson will have charge of the celebration. Friends are asked to attend. A number of friends have failed to pay the amount pledged for the Christ mas and Charity Fund. They are asked to send same to The Tribune office, or to Mr. J. C. Lindsay, chairman of the soliciting committee. Other friends who have not contributed to the fund are asked to do so. The cost of articles for the poor is very great, and for that reason, friends are asked to send in donations or phone 2171 or 3713 and some one will call. COMMUNITY TREE REHEARSAL AT PEKIN THEATRE Everyone Wishing to Take Part in Celebration Should be Present The final rehearsal for the Community Christmas Tree at Dixon park will be held tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock at the Pekin Theatre. Every body is asked to be present. The parents are requested to interest their children in this affair in order that the celebration may be one long to be remembered. CHIEF OF POLICE MELDRIM DIES AFTER OPERATION On Wednesday last Chief of Police Meldrim, died at a local hospital after an operation for appendicitis. The chief was ill only a few days and after a short rally immediately following the operation, sank steadily until his death. The plans for the proposed new club house of the Savannah Home Association has been completed and is in the hands of the executive committee. They will be given out for competitive bids and it is probable that the contract will be awarded about the middle of next week. JANUARY CHAMPION FAR SURPASSES FORMER ISSUES Articles by Wm. H. Ferris, Mary B. Talbert and Geo. W. Harris of National Interest. The January issue of The Champion Magazine, the new Chicago publication, edited by the poet and writer, Fenton Johnson, has just come from the press. In appearance and material, it far surpasses any preceding issues. Wm. H. Ferris' article. "Colored Business Men I Have Known," is, in a few words, a life-like reproduction of some of the country's most successful business men, past and present. Of vital interest to women and women's clubs is Mary B. Talbert's "Appeal to Save the Douglas Home," An illustration of the old home of Frederick Douglas accompanies this article. Then, too, there is a humorous short story. "That Auto of Mine," by Melnot Wade. Every colored citizen of the United States should read Geo. W. Harris's article, "The Clarion to Arms." AT THE Y. M. C. A. The business session of the "Y" on last Sunday was interesting. The program of campaign as planned by Chr. H. T. Singleton of the campaign committee was adopted in its entirety. At the meeting much enthusiasm was shown. It is believed by the officers of the association that the outlook for the "Y" is more promising than ever. The slogan of the association is "A Home for the Y. M. C. A. in 1016". The officers, directors and members of the association have so pledged themselves. On tomorrow, a booster program is planned. Speeches will be made by the officers and various members of the Y. M. C. A. Come out and help to make the meeting live and interesting. There will be good music. The meeting will begin promptly at 5 p. m. Mr. T.. H. Hamilton.. Jr.. state superintendent of. the Chatham Mutual Life & Health Ins. Co.. returned this week from Atlanta where he had been for several weeks in the interest of the company. NUMBER 16 COMMUNITY XMAS TREE WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY XMAS TREE WEDNESDAY WILL BE HELD AT DIXON PARK ON HENRY STREET Children Headed By Brass Band to March to Park All interests are now centered in the Community Christmas Tree to be held at Dixon Park early Wednesday evening, December 27. The Park and Tree Commissioners have not only granted the use of the park but have also furnished and erected the tree on Wednesday last. It is about thirty feet high. It will be wired by Staniford-Crumor, Frei and Company and the lights will be furnished by the Savannah Electric Company. The wiring and lights are donated. It is expected that several thousand people will be gathered in the park to join in the glad carols to the advent of the Saviour of mankind. The pastors of each church, along with the choir masters and superintendents of each Sunday school are requested to have the members of the choir and Sunday school children gather at the respective churches at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and march to the respective rendezvous at 6 o'clock, and then join the general procession to Dixon Park. The procession will be headed by Middleton's brass band, the members of which gladly donated their services. At the park the music will be led by the St. Cecilia Musical Club, under the direction of Miss Alice M. Ellis, assisted by the choirs and choristers of the city. Arrangements are being made to have the words of the carols flashed on canvas so that everybody can join heartily in the same. Everybody, old and young, from every section of the city, of whatever station of life are asked to attend the Community Christmas Tree celebration and enter heartily in the singing. Following are the directions for the celebration: 1. Sunday schools and choirs are requested to assemble at their respective churches Wednesday, December 27th, at 5:30 p. m. 2. The march to the Community Tree will begin promptly at 6 o'clock, led by a brass band, from Rev. Daughtry's church, Bryan street, west, proceeding to Rev. Allston's church, thence to 1st Bryan Baptist Church, Bryan street; First A. B. Church, Franklin square, St. Philip's Monumental church, New street, Tabernacle Baptist church, Union Baptist Church, St. Philip's A. M. E. Church, Gaines' Chapel, St. Paul's C. M. E. Church, to West Broad and Hall streets. The churches in the south-western section, viz. Mt. Zion, First A. B. church, Bethlehem, Friendship, Palen Memorial, Shiloh and all others, are asked to join the procession at Hall and West Broad streets. The march will then be taken to Hall and East Broad streets. All churches west of Bull street are expected to join the procession on West Broad street. All churches east of Bull street will march out Habersham street from the Second Baptist church, Butler Preshyterian, St. James Tabernacle, St. Stephen's Episcopal, First Congregational, Beth Eden Baptist, St. John's Baptist, St. Benedict's Catholic and all others to Hall and East Broad streets. The churches in the southeastern section south of Hall, viz. Bethel A M. E. church, Mt. Tabor Baptist, Harmon Street Baptist and all others will join the procession at Hall and East Broad streets. 3. The entire procession, headed by a brass band will proceed to Dixon Park at Henry and East Broad streets, where the celebration will begin at o'clock p.m. A FEW LATE GIFTS To be added to the numerous valuable presents received by Mrs. R. L. Barnes on the occasion of the housewarming which was had when she moved into her beautiful new home on Henry street, east, are the following which were received too late to be enumerated with those mentioned in The Tribune several weeks ago: From Star of Success Court, this city, a beautiful silver soup ladel; Mrs. S. C. Feltcher, Macon, a lovely crochet center piece; Mrs. Eva Delochy, Baltimore, Md. box pure linen hand embroidered handkerchief; Mrs. Maxie Buncomb, New York, chocolate and salad bowl, and Mrs. and Mrs. J. Hollbrook, this city, a beautiful brass dinner bell. PAGE TWO What Mid-Winter Brings In Style The Chemise Frock has Come to Stay Through the Season LATEST TOUCHES IN MILLINERY New York, Dec. 15—The winter fashions have been thoroughly put to the test, for here we are fully launched into the midwinter season. The leading events which usually mark the opening of the social season in New York having already taken place, it is very easy for eve the causal observer to differentiate between the rejected and the accepted modes. It is very unlikely now that there will be any surprises in store for us before the spring fashions begin to appear, and it is still too early to anticipate these, though it must be admitted that such things as spring talk, even as early as this has not been un MCCALL We may be thoroughly assured, however, that the straight lines and slim silhouette, of which we have heard and seen so much, are to stay with us throughout the season. On every side we see countless variations of the chemise dress, which has certainly been the most insistent note from Paris all along. There is no doubt that this is the leading style of the moment, both in Paris and New York. A Paris model which has been copied again and again with great success is illustrated here. It is the Copenhagen blue chiffon velvet with silver metallic embroidery worked in the simple darning stitch, one of the most widely used garments for the fashionable dresses at present. The overdress effect is such that it may be carried out in two materials. For a very rich effect there is no smarter combination than satin and velvet. These combinations, with the addition of fur, J. ZOJAN The Jabot Blouse and Pocketed Skirt occasionally, are in excellent taste and entirely approved by fashion leaders entirely approved by fashion leaders. It is well established also, that satin is one of the leading materials for dresses this season. as popular and numerous as were the taffeta dresses in the autumn, so are the satin frocks this winter. One of the reasons for its popularity is that this materials is not too light to be worn comfortably under the top coat, even in cold weather. Again, it is not considered too dressy for informal wear, while it is always just right for receptions, teas and matinees. The Latest in Millinery The use of satin is not limited to dresses and suits only, but it is quite extensively used by the milliners, especially in the fashioning of small turbans. In many of these latest hats it is noticed that the trimming is placed directly in front. Small round hats or shapes with upfurned brims are often trimmed with a high algrette in the very center. Hats which are embroidered vell which serves as an tirely untrimmed except for the heavily adornment are still very popular. Chantilly and metallic laces have also entered the field of millinery. With so much metallic laces used on dresses, the milliners have its possibilities as applied to hats and are using it most successfully combined with satin or velvet. Not infrequently, there is another addition in the form of fur. By reason of the formality of these materials, these hats are, of course, worn for formal occasions. To trim sports hats the very newest thing is worsted or felt motif representing animals and all sorts of curious designs. These are appliqued to crowns or brims. Chenille in bright colors is also used as a trimming for hats. About Blouses and Skirts Basque blouses, though they are being favored more and more day by day, have not succeeded in ousting the blouse that is worn inside the skirt. The model with a frill of fine lace in front or of the soft material of the blouse still holds its own. Some very attractive new blouses are of tan or sand-colored Georgette decorated with shadow embroidery in fine wool. Motifs worked in old blue, old rose and tan enhance the artistic beauty of these walsts. Bright yellow and deep rose are among the newest colors that have been seen in separate blouses. Some have collars of the same material, while others are trimmed with a white collar. No matter what rumors may be circulated to the contrary from time to time, the separate waist and skirt are always for us. Separate skirts are offered in plain and pleated models, some with pockets and yokes and some without. A yoke which extends in points over the hips is exceptionally smart. Over the points are placed little pockets with flaps that are buttoned down. Scotch plaids and checked materials in two colors are used for the serviceable tailored skirts, as well as the other popular woolen fabrics of the season. HARDSTEW VISITS KANSAS Topeka, Kans.-The doctors have associations, the preachers have their various organizations and they come together and talk about their work, and I believe in my soul that all the people are getting together for I heard of a convention of liars, and in order to be a member you would have to produce a lying certificate. Now you want to know what I am after now, and since you want to know I will have to tell you. The farmers of this country are certainly getting together and they are going to make the country know that they are together. You see that they declare that while the policemen say I protect you all, the preacher, I pray for you all, the doctor, I cure you all, and then looks the farmer in the face of all classes and declares, I feed you all. I have felt the result of their labor in the country, and I am going to keep on feeling it until I am called to another world to mingle with the angles. In a few days from now, the farmers of Alabama will have their big time at Tuskegee. They will have a shorter course and this break up with a conference. Already the farmers of Kansas have gotten together at the Western Tuskegee Institute. It is at the Industrial and Educational Institute, at the head of which is one big man, Dr. William R. Carter. He started the school and has been sticking to it ever since. He is a man who has produced something. This is now the state school, and they have some real people at the head of it. Dr. Carter, like Dr. Washington, thought that all the people should be helped, and he went about to help them to a queen's taste. This is no joke. You see just after I heard of this, I decided that I was going to be on hand to see what would happen during the stay. I sent word to President Carter,' telling him just when I was going to be there, and he was right on hand to receive me, himself and he did. I am here to tell you. When I stepped off the train he was right there, and carried my trunks to the automobile. It was not long before he had me right at the school and introduced me to his wife, telling her that I had decided to visit the conference and would be their guest during the stay. She did receive me with a smile as only a woman can smile and told me to be at home. She introduced me to her three daughters and one son, and one of the daughters started to entertain me with music, but changed her mind. Then over to the buildings. 'I went over to the girl's dormitory and was told to be at home there. Of course I was right at home with them. Mrs. M. L. Matthews, the matron of all the girls, smiled in a smile that would have been an honor to the "Gold Dust Twins." She is one woman born to be polite and to fill just the kind of position that she is filling now. Next I met the "Messing Science Teacher". She was busy, and I had seen her in Washington, D. C. Next then I met one of the best little women I have ever met. She knew her business when it came to writing fast. It was Miss C. V. Carter, who comes from some little town in Illinois, but they train them well up there. This young woman can wright as fast as you can wink your eye, and then she will have to stop and wait for you to catch up with her. I don't see how she can put words down so fast. She is filling her position well. Miss Mamie J. Hopkins, who comes from Charleston, W. Va., is the book-keeper. I am told it does not mean that she borrows your book and fails to return them. That is what I could call book-keeping, but she has some books at the school as large as she is and when she gets up in the morning she goes to writing in them and keeps is up all day. They tell me that she is one of the finest in the country. One of the features of the school is the music department, and it is under Misses Carrie Carney and Edith Moore. They know as much about music as the man who invented it, and when they get to heaven the Lord will have some use for them. But now about the meeting. It was held under the name and style of the Sunflower State Agricultural Association, which is one more organization with some big men in it. I was delighted to meet this bunch and to see what they were doing and how they were doing it. They told all about the crops, and how to care for chickens, how to care and feed cows and other stock, how to raise potatoes, children and everything else that belongs on the farm. I shall have to tell you more about it in another letter. Will have to bring this letter to a close soon. I am going to say more to you. C.J. Hardstew A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE "Fall, silent snow, from out the pitying sky. And hide our guilty world! Cover them all— The corpses that in reeking trenches lie— The Belginn, the Briton and the Gaul. Teuton and Slave; fall softly then and deep On ruined home and blasted field and wood; To thy cold pillow let the wounded creep Till Death at last brings peace—and brotherhood! O couldst thou hide despair! Couldst thou but stay The pangs of famine!: Couldst thou still the cry Of desolate mothers! Couldst thou but allay The widow's grief and bush the miaden's sigh O'er broken hopes! How many a winter's snow Must fall ere time shall heal the universal woe." The-Hymu "I thank Thee, Lord, that here our souls, Though amply blest. Can never find, although they seek, A perfect rest! Nor ever, shall, until they lean On Jesus' breast." 111-The Prayer $ ^{5} $ "Heavenly Father, help me to remember that I am one of a great family, and let me so live that all the family may be enriched. Let no one be robbed of comfort by my treachery, and let no one go through life impoverished because I neglected my duty. May everybody find their appointed strength in me, and in this service may I walk with God. Amen." IV—The Greeting That something more than the Brotherhood of Death, something fuller and richer, something more in consonance with the spirit of "the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named" may come into the thought and life of this war-stricken world, seems the appropriate heart's desire at this Christmas season, nineteen hundred sixteen. Yours, in the Brotherhood that binds us all around the great white throne. —Edgar H. Webster THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE DISTINGUISHED WRITER HONORED BY ASSOCIATION James Weldon Johnson Chosen Field Secretary for N. A. A. C. P. New York, Dec. 18—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, at the December meeting of the Board of Directors, appointed Mr. James Weldon Johnson to the new created position of Field Secretary. Mr. Johnson is well-known throughout America as contributing editor of the New York Age, as an author of distinction, and as prize winner in the recent contest of the Philadelphia Ledger for editorials on "Why Hughes Should be Elected." His appointment indicates that a consolidation of forces is being effected among colored Americans at the present time, and that the substantial unanimity of opinion expressed by the leaders of all schools of thought last summer at the Amenia Conference is working out in the direction of a more united front to the common enemies of the race. James Weldon Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Fla., June 17, 1871, where he was educated in the public schools. In 1894 he graduated from Atlanta University with the degree of A. B., and he received his master's degree at the same university in 1904. His southern birth and southern training will make it possible for him to work and organize in the South as no northern man could. Mr. Johnson also spent three years in graduate work at Columbia University, in the city of New York, and for several years was principal of the colored high school at Jacksonville, Fla. He was admitted to the Florida bar in 1897 and practiced law in Jacksonville until 1901, when he removed to New York to collaborate with his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, in writing for the light opera stage. He married Grace E. Nail, of New York in 1910. Mr. Johnson, too, has had an interesting career in the public service. In 1906 he was appointed United States Consul at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, being transferred as Consul to Corinto, Nicaragua, in 1909, and to the Azores in 1912. While at Corinto, he looked after the interest of his country during the stormy days of the revolution which resulted in the downfall of Zelaya and the abortive revolution against Diaz. His knowledge of Spanish has been put to use in the translation of many Spanish plays. He was the translator for the English libretto of "Goyescas," the Spanish grand opera produced at the Metropolitan Opera in 1915; and Mr. Johnson also has several translations from the French to his credit. But it is as an American author that he is best known. His poems have appeared in the Century, the Independent, the Crisis and other magazines; and his novel, "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man," is one of the most powerful stories ever woven about the theme of race relations. Mr. Johnson is a member of the American Society of Authors and Composers; of the Civic Club, New York; and is vice-president of the New York Branch of the National Association of Colored People. Recently he has been on a six weeks' mission throughout the South, representing the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, in an endeavor to persuade the editors of the leading white newspapers to take an enlightened attitude toward the exodus of Negro labor at present going on. Everywhere he was received with the greatest courtesy and consideration, and much good is expected to result from his presentation of the Negro's case. While for the present at least, Mr. Johnson will continue to act as contributing editor of the New York Age, his great abilities as writer, speaker, and politician will henceforth be devoted to organizing the millions of Negroes in American and spreading the doctrine of an uncompromising demand for their full rights as American citizens until the program of simple social justice for which the N. A. A. C. P. stands is realized. BAPTIST MINISTERS' UNION The Baptist Ministers' Union met in its regular weekly meeting which was called to order by the president, Rev. Wm. Gray. After devotions, conducted by Rev. H. D. Butler, the reading and confirming of the minutes of the previous meeting was in order. The president then called for sermonic reports. Rev. T. J. Goodall was the first to report. His sermon was good and all enjoyed his outline. 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Anyone wishing to become an Agent for this wonderful hair grower can do so by see or writing our Southern Agency. Will not have more than four agents in one city. Among the Masons Among the Masons We are told by travelers that midst the Arabian hills is a valley given up to the culture of ordorous shrubs and spices, where the air is of fragrance. Going away the visitor finds that the perfume clings to the hair and the garments for days. May the communications of our lodges be so harmonious, uplifting and soul inspiring that we shall go away charmed with and strengthened by the spirit of brotherly love, and our lives made fragrant with the nobler and more earnest desires to bless and uplift mankind—Selected The Lodre Secretary It is a proverb in many lodges that, "Masters may come and Masters may go, but the Secretary goe son forever." Lodges take pride in this condition, and consider themselves extremely fortunate in the possession of a veteran secretary, one who knows every member, and is familiar with precedents and procedure to fit every possible situation. We are so accustomed to seeing the old secretary exalted as a paragon of wisdom and extolled as a priceless possession that it is with a distinct shock that we sometimes hear of an assault on the principle of perpetuity in the secretary's office. From a wide acquaintance with secretaries, we believe that a majority of the veterans are faithful and efficient officers who pursue their labours with judgement and intelligence, making many sacrifices for the lodge and taking an honest pride in its welfare. In most cases their work is not appreciated at its true value. Realizing this, some of the weaker sort relax their interest and degenerate into plodders and slovens. Others, of a domineering disposition, essay to "run the lodge," and make life a burden to the Master who still lacks sufficient stamina to assert his authority. Secretaries of this sort are not entitled to sentimental consideration, and should receive short shift on installation night. When all is said, the lodge which possesses a 'permanent' secretary of the kindly, courteous, conscientious sort has a treasure which it should cherish. Do not be afraid to let the good secretary know that you appreciate him, and if you have a bad one, hand him his walking papers—The Freemason, London. Carelessness in Lodge Attendance Many of our best and wisest members have tackled this subject with tongue and pen, with little success. I have tried honestly for fifty or more years to solve the question and find a remedy. Why will men—sensible men in worldly affairs—spend time and money in learning the ritual of Masonry, and just as they get so they can be of service to the craft, themselves and the world, they drop out of line, seemingly content with a Masonic pin on the shirt front or coat lapel. Of late years I am beginning to be lieve the average man is controlled more or less by what the world thinks of him and how much he is in the lime light. I have noticed that as long as a member is kept in some prominent office or in some position, that brings him out prominently at every meeting he is very prompt in attending all meetings but let some other brother step in the lime light his seat is conspicuously vacant. In other words, the ywant notoriety more than to do good. Such members are not, never were and never will be of any benefit to Masonry and the sooner a bodge gets clear of them the better. With the knowledge of men in mind I acted with fine success of long ago. A new lodge was being formed. The question of how to succeed was paramount. Most of the members were in slim circumstances, all cautioned caution in buying an outfit. We must not go in debt was the word. We can make out any way for a while. "Wait until we get ahead." I made them a talk in which I emphasized the fact, that to succeed they must get in the lime light, that the average man cared nothing for poor weaklings, be they what they may. After some parleying they adopted my ideas. They got a neat outfit and gave a prominent invitation to the public to attend the consecration of the hall and installation of the officers. A good crowd especially of ladies, attended. All were highly pleased. After math. The lodge opened its first meeting that evening with six petitioners. One month later they had initiated nine, passed six and raised two, with more coming. The old members in high spirit and money in the bank. The average member wants something more than the regular curriculum to hold his fealty and prompt attendance. The efficient Worshipful Master must be a wise builder, never fail to have interesting designs shown on the trestle board. Not merely as presiding officer, but so rule as to bring every member clearly if possible into the lime light. Let something bedoling all the time, no rush, but keep busy. Always something out of the old rut, a speaker of some note, well advertised, an oyster supper at the close, new side degrees after the lodge closes, and many other diversions. Then you will see how eagerly the former indolent members will reform. You will have no cause to grumble at non-attendance. But, my Bro. W. M., don't forget that your best and most lasting work is in the first degree. Let no frivolous word or jest be indulged in in the ante-room or during the ceremony to mar the beauties of our ritual on the candidate's mind.—Selected. To The Savannah Tribune: In obedience to the Grand Master, H. R. Butler, through a dispensation granted Seven Star Lodge to lay the corner stone to Pine Bloom Baptist Church on the third Sunday in Nov., this was done in due form. P. M. L. C. Braswell called on the craft in the A. M. E. Church and organized a Tempo Grand Lodge to carry out the above work. The officers were: L. C. Braswell, G. M.; Blain Johnson, D. G. M.; J. C. Gillard, G. S. W.; S. Collins, G. J. W.; P. M., J. P. Smith, G. S.; T. M. Murphy, G. T.; J.B.Smith, G. D.; R. J. H. Cannady, G. Chaplain; F. Armstrong, G. Architect; Rev. E. Rogers, T. Tyler; P. M., P. Baker, G. Marshal. The craft made a fine showing. OMAB CHAPTER OFFICERS Columbus, Ga.—Omah Chapter No. 226, O. E. S. met on the 14th inst. and held the election of officers. The year 1916 has been the most successful in the history of the order in Columbus. Real interest, better attendance and a good bank account and unity to begin a new year are ours. The election of officers resulted as follows: W. H. Luke, R. P.; Sis Fannie M. Luke, R. M. Sister Hattie Taylor, A. M.; Sister Sallie Green, treasurer; Sister Amy Ridgeway, secretary; Sister Josey Stephens, conductress; Sister Bessie Williams, A. Conductress; Sister Clara Davis, Warder; Jackson Hatcher. Sentinel; Sister Alberta Walker, Adah; Sister Alberta Garey, Ruth, Sister Rachel Washington, Esther; Sister Madline Stafford, Martha; Sister Clara Jackson, Electa; Sister Frances Crowden, M. E.; Carrie B. Jones, M. W. Hon. Ladles Rosa Dennis, Mellssa Flournoy and Sir. Knight Wm. Mason were appointed auditing committee. NEWS FROM THE NATION'S CAPITOL (Continued from Page One) and the parade is to be the best ever, 'tis said. The inaugural ball will be pulled off on the 5th of March and will be under the auspices of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association made up of the recognized society leaders of the District. It is expected that hundreds of visitors from all over the country will be here for the inauguration and this will afford all a rare opportunity to meet their friends in Washington and from abroad. In all probility there will be a colored divi-tion in the parade, headed by a colored division commandant—a custom that has prevailed in recent years in connection with the inaugural ceremonies. . The faithful patrons of the Howard theatre turned out in fair numbers braving a driving snow-storm, to witness the presentation of "Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford" by the Quality Amusement Company, but were doomed to disappointment. It was explained that owing to the illness of two members of the company it was necessary to postpone the production until next week. During the week Manager Thomas has been filling in with pictures. A rumor has become current that after the first of the new year the policy at the Howard may be permanently changed and the Quality performers will be limited to one week in a month, using the musical comedies and only the best paying dramatic offerings. --- At the recent meeting of the Grand Lodge of Masons for the District of Columbia a "shake-up" took place in the official roster that is creating a stir that is almost nation-wide in its proportions. The changes came after a long and bitter campaign, in which charges and countercharges were made by the various contending factions. Dr. William H. Jackson, Past Grand Senior Warden and Past Master of John E. Cook Lodge, was chosen Grand Master over Grand Master Nelson E. Weatherless, who has held the office for the past seven years. The change in administration is interpreted to mean that some sweeping reforms are to be instituted in the workings of the fraternity, and that a vigorous policy will be inaugurated looking forward to the long-delayed erection of the proposed Masonle Temple. The proposed new temple is to be a $125,000 structure, five stories in helgth and including stores, lodge rooms and a great auditorium with equipment for theatrical and social entertainments. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the premier executionist, renewed her former triumph in dramatic recitals in Chicago. She now hopes to fill engagements in and about New York City, where she is a reigning favorite. --- Mme. Anita Patti Brown comes to the Capitol in February, under the auspices of the National Training School for Women and Girls, of which Miss Nannie H. Burroughs is president. * * * Miss Laura Bowman is one of the Quality Amusement Corporation. She is versatile, talented and highly educated in the fine points of the drama and in music. Her friends would like to see her in another heroine part, such as she was given in "The Wolf" when she made her debut before a Washington audience. * * * The Odd Fellow's Journal is now issued twice a month—on the first and third Thursdays. The heart of the Atlanta Independent is greatly "pevowed" thereat, but the Order says 'amen' and the incident closes. A colored hotel is a crying necessity. Properties can be had for a moderate price. The matter is up to the capitalists white and black. A colored hostelry can be operated on an honorable basis, just as any legitimate business. Zlonites are anxiously looking for that long-promised "Life of Dr. Joseph C. Price" by the Hon. John C. Dancy. The market is ripe for this great book, and it will be one of the year's 'best sellers if issued anywhere in the near future. *** A complimentary birthday dinner in honor of Former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, is talked of among his host of admirers. Such a function would be a fitting tribute to the silver-head veteran of reconstruction days. . . . By a substantial majority the amendment to exclude the immigration of Africans or persons of Negro blood from the United States was defeated in the Senate a few days ago, when the immigration bill came up for passage. There is no way to keep the black man out of this country and there is no way to get rid of those we already have here. The only thing to do is to solve the problem of the Negro's presence Senators Sheppard and Smoot to make the District of Columbia "dry". Ahere by the adoption of a policy of justice to all men and the black man will take his chances in an even contest for existence. * * * On the race question, Senator Vardaman has learned nothing, has forgotten nothing; hence "stands where he has stood". The swart Mississippi will never be charged with being a progressive. Strenuous efforts are being made by dual prohibition is not expected to be enforced here. The death of Mrs. Andrew F. Hillyer, which occurred last week, was a shock to the community. Judge Robert H. Terrell will deliver the emancipation day address at Rochester, N. Y., January 1st. The engagement of Miss Laura Bowman and Mr. Sidney Kirkpatrick, star players of the Quality Amusement Company, is announced. The date of the wedding has not been set. The resignation of J. Moria Saunders as principal of the O Street Vocational school is announced through the Washington Eagle. At last the District has a Colored Bar Association. A group of well-known lawyers met last Thursday and effected a temporary organization with L. Melendez King, chairman. The organization is for the mutual benefit and protection of the legal fraternity of the District. The colored Bar Association fills a long-felt-want in this community. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY NEWS Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 19.—Last week brought two distinguished visitors to Atlanta University, Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes, the millionaire socialist, and Mr. Ralph Cobleigh, an editor of the Congregationalist, Mrs. Stokes gave the fortnightly lecture and her subject was "Socialism." She gave a clear and powerful exposition to the lay mind upon the aims and methods of socialism and upon the organization throughout the world for the attainment of those aims. She destroyed the notion that socialism is merely the aim of the have-nots to exploit those who have. With many her words seem to carry added convictions because she herself is one of the rich who are supposed to hate socialism. Mr. Ralph Cobleigh said that he had known of Atlanta University for a long time, that ex-president Bumstead was one of his warm friends, and that he had the greatest esteem for our warm-hearted president whom any institution of the South should feel highly honored to have at its head. He then said that while he was a writer and not a speaker, he nevertheless thought it was a very poor sort of a man who could look into the faces of such an inspiring audience as our student body, and still have nothing to say. He had a great deal that was helpful to say about the meaning of education. A NEW WASHINGTON BIOGRAPHY When Dr. Lyman Abbott, editor of The Outlook, said of Booker T. Washington that he was the interpreter of the blackman to the white man, the white man to the black man, and the South to the North and the North to the South, he summarized in that brief sentence the achievements of the great Negro educator and he outlined for Emmett J. Scott and Lyman Beecher Stowe the work which they had before them in writing their book. Booker T. Washington: The Bullder of a civilization." This book has just been issued by Dudleday, Bage and Co., and is a clear and amazingly exhaustive analysis of the interpretation referred to by Dr. Abbott. As the authors state, "This is not a biography in the ordinary sense." It is, however, almost autographical, so long and intimately was Mr. Scott associated with Dr. Washington, knowing his thoughts and sharing practically all the experiences of the great educator during the most active years of his life. The authors have succeeded in keeping themselves well in the background, and Dr. Washington is allowed to speak for himself. To those who really knew and associated with Dr. Washington, the book will be a prized collection of his words, and an interesting account of his deeds during the later and more fruitful years of his life. For all, it will prove what he wished it to be, "a record of his struggles and achievements, at once, accurate and readable." It will serve as an inspiring source from which all may draw something of the real spirit of this great leader of a race. His wisdom, philo-ophy, his teachings, and his acts are all set forth. The book is not only the intimate record of a great man who played an interesting and serviceable part in the leadership of his race in this country, but is also to some degree a summary of the Negro's recent and more important achievements. It will serve as a revelation of the Negro to himself no less than to others. It makes clear also many of Dr. Washington's services to the Negro and to the country, about which little hitherto been definitely known, and it sets forth Dr. Washington's great love for men, especially the less fortunate men and women, black and white, of the southland. Two chapters are devoted to "The Rights of the Negro" and "Meeting Race Prejudice" and none of those who fairly and open-mindedly criticized Dr. Washington for his seeming attitude of conciliation and trucking to the prejudices of the South, can read these pages without feeling a deep sense of reverence towards Dr. Washington and a sort of guilty feeling for having criticized without knowing the man and the conditions which prompted his actions. He never defended himself from those who did not understand him and it remained an untouched task until, with reverential dignity, the authors of this book opened his very heart and revealed to the reader his inmost thoughts and strivings. Even those letters which passed between Dr. Washington and Col. Roosevelt, when he was president of the United States, which showed the relation between them, are presented as proof that both of these characters, whom the world loved for their distinguished service to humanity, were one in thought and purpose that the character and integrity of men, both white and black, who were to be appointed to federal office should measure up to the highest standard. The book also gives an interesting account of the development and management of Tuskegee Institute—the greatest organization yet credited to Negro genius. Here one gets close personal views of Mr. Washington helping, directing, encouraging, persuading, often driving, his workers and students, and winning the appreciation and co-operation of the great men of the world. Altogether the book is a fitting supplement to the remarkable record of Dr. Washington's life as told in "Up from Slavery."—Hampton "Southern Workman." 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Would it not bo vetter were we to.give our children only those” pres- ents which reduce to a minim:m all danger of harm? Fire crackers, real and toy pistols, apd the like have,often been the weapons which have caused many a happy home to be turned into ‘one of desolation and anguish. Gifts of this nature should rot be allowed children, it matters not who gives them and were we tv refuse gifts of this nature a place among our cbiid- ren’s Christmas playthings, the often sorrowful aftermath of the joyous sea- son would be missing in many homes. ‘The sudden death last week of James Youngblood, the Negro convict who was serving a ten year sentence for murder, has brought sorth ,many in- teresting phases of the treatment ac- corded convicts in this county. From the evidence brought out at the cor- oner's inquest and also at the investt- gation by the county commissioners, the elreumstances surrounding the Meath of Youngblood deserve the thoro Investigations which have ale ready been given it and the further probing of the grand jury and the state prison commission, which it has been| rumored will be given the affair. There was much testimony given by @ dozen or more’ convicts which, it tene, should call for a most thorough and extensive correction of the whip- plag evil of yhich these men tell. Youngblood, it appears, would not work, or as some of the convicts put it, he knew but little of the kind of work requjred of men confined at a felony camp, but be this as it may, there 1s nothing which will justify a man being beaten to death simply \e- cause he refused to discharge his dut- jes as a member of a felony convict xang. The community Las heen just- ly aronsed over the death of Young- Blood. for, beyond’ a coubt, the bull: of testimony in the two hearings, bis sudden death las brought forth, <hows conclusively that the man was Bt least severely flogged on more than ore oc- casion. We feel that Coroner Righton is to he commended for the manner in which be probed the witnesses be- fore Iils court and we are much pleased with the way the county commissioners have Investigated Youngblood's death. So.‘far, so good, hut the matter should not stop here. It is true that Young- blood was a convict, serving time for taking the Ife of another and as a ward of the state he should have been properly and homanely cared for by the state regardless of whether he showed a disposition to work or not. ‘There was no evidence adduced so fat to show that the dead man was one of the ferocious sort, a bad man who at: tempted to harm either the guards or any of bis fellow convicts. The only crime which Youngblood committed while at the exmp was that he showed a disposition not to work and on maus occasions absolutely refused to do so But this should not be a crime pun ishable by death, even in a felony camy and If he sere whipped to death, every possible incans should be brought t bear to bring oct the facts’ and thos guilty of Causing his death dely pun ished. DEATH OF CONVICT RECEIVES INVESTIGATION « (Continued-from Page Gne)3° ‘that bis services were not needed. Ac cording to the testimeny of a convict the next mornihg,, the man Dr. ‘Love offered to aid was, Yogunghlood,; Af- ter. bearing from 9 tew “Hite -wtt wiésses the"Siliivestightioh, wha sad: Journed until Tuesday-noon at.,-the ee a NT camp. About, twenty convicts ‘were heard from and all the guards, the in- vestigation at.the camp closing about 9 o'Géck thenignt- |- The first witness.was. George Thamp- son, @ ten year epnvyscr, who stated that fhe dead mai was whipped thrée or four times evéry day he was at the camp'instead of the first. He also cor- roborated the statement of Byrd that the day before Youngblood’s death the gang was taken a new route, through the woods, so that the public might not see McRae beating Youngblood. He alsd’ sald Youngblood was beaten the afternoon hefore he died over in the bushes In the presence of three frus- ties. _ Bob Williams, a lifetime man safd Youngblood was whipped so often. he coundn’t count them. Charlle Grant, a Convict, sald the dead man was whip- ped five times the day he died. At this point Judge Cann, who was inter- rogating the witnesses for the com- missioners, and Attorney Wilson, rep- resenting the Negro Business League, had a yery spirited tilt, the latter ac- ‘ensing the former of putting leading questions to the witnesses. - The Judge ‘openly resented Attorney Wilson's ac- cusation and the latter strongly de- fended his position. After a few heat- ed remarks, the ineident. closed. Will Webb, a ‘convict, then took the stand and corroborated the testimony of the convicts who said Youngblood was severely whipped every day be was at the camp excepting the first. J. Washington and Lee Sparks, convicts testified practically to the samé effect as Webb. | Mr. Lehr, a city engineer, who was superintending* work fear the place where the ganz was working. said that he noticed no cruel treatment of the conricts by Warden McRae. Geo Robinson, “Red” a thirteen year convict, then took the stand. He said that he and Youngblood came to the, camp toxether, three other men coming out with them. He and Youngblood worked side by side and were chained up “tévether on the wayy to and from camp, He said that Youngblood was whipped every day he was at the camp, ssvept the first tay and Sunday. He aid that the day beforg Youngblood lied, the sang was brought back to ‘amp through the woods and thit on GE way Youngblood was whipped in- iumeralie times; that he (Younsbload) yay so weak from the mmerous whip ‘ngs thut be fell many times and that shen he attempted to asstss Youns- Nlood he was prevented from doing so y Warden MeRae. He also stated hat on another afternoon Dr, (P. E. rove who was driving gut the road, “opped his can and offered ta give ssistance to Youngblood who was be ng dragged along, but the guard stated hat there was nothing the matter with Youngblood. Fu. Robinson arid Keith Chisholm, ‘onvicts, cestlticd to Youngblool’s hay; ng been whipped several times dally. Wil Smith, a convict, who is night watchman iuside the steeping quarters, 1 man of about 49 years, safd that Youngbloud was whipped both night and morning for several days. He aid that he helped dress Youngblood the morning before he died as he was too weak to put ou hts clothes. He said that 3feRae whipped Youngblood while naked the‘last moramg and that he hastened to put the dead man’s clothes on to avoid his getting further ashing, He said je saw Youngblood hand cuffed and tied to the door of tie quarters aud whipped. | ‘Adam Jubuson, a trusty, said that Youngblood was whipped nearly every’ day he was at the camp. Te also, said) that be.saw him hand cuffed, tid to 2 door and whipped. He brought out the fact that on the day of Youns- plood’s death he and two other trus- ties carried Youngblood over into the bushes near where the gang was: work: Ing and there the deate man was tied, bucked and whipped. He said the whipping was so severe that he had to on bis back was being bruised by the Necks. Perris Bowen, a trusty, sald ho only saw Younghlood whipped once. Frank Taylor, a trusty, sald that Youngblood rane whipped three times daily and that Le xaw him being helped to ret dressed the last morning in camp. Bobby Dixon. another trusty and Joshua Tolland said that the dead man was only whipped once, Sherman Taylor, a five year convict, sald’ that Warden 3eRae was very jIentent with the men under bim and jthet Youngblood was onty whipped three times. He sald that the majority of men in the camp wanted to fet rid of Warden McRae because ha, would not let them gamble anid for that rea- son had said that they were golng to do, everything In thelr power to have him removed. 7 |_ Toney Wilson, serving life , for (haying inurdered bis wife, gave testt. | mony -pencttally to the same effect, 95 Taylor, He" repeated several, times {thrit-he had. hoped .of 1somb day’ being -parnioned.« , ~ . Henry Johnson, a lfe-timét, satd the dead man was whipped three or four times. : 2 At this point, thé guards were brouglit in singly, before the comms Stoners. ‘Che testimony, of_the guards with the exception o<.that given ‘by L. V. Davis, varied but itue. It was to the effect that they’ did not see Warden Meltae treat the men cruelly at avy time, and the most of them ‘stated that Youngblovd was only whip- Ped two or three times. None of the guards yet questioned remembered see- ing Mcltae carry Youngblood over in the woods the day he died for the pur- Pose pf whipping him, An interesting bit of testimony was that given by Guard Shans yyho stated that he had repaired recently the whipping strap which was broken. It was Stated by several of the convicts that the strap broke walle a whip ping was being administered to Young- bison | Superintendent ‘Twiggs of the com- | misstary department then took the stand, and stated that Warden 3McRae |was a very eictent guard and always {considerate in his’ aea:ment. When asked if he knew whether Youngblooa was hand cuffed, tied to the door and Whipped, he said that there fs no truth in the statement. He admitted, however that under previous wardens he had known this sort of pnoishmeiit to pé ndministered. Mr. Twiges said that it 4s abvolutely impossivie for Negro con viets to be truthful. | At this point in the tnvestigatiou, ‘it was thought that it was hardly nec- essary to hear from any more of the séards. However, upon the suggestion gf Judge Bacon, who was -presiding, it was deemed best to nave them all testify. Guard*L. V. Davis was ‘thea brought in, He caused a slight sen- sation when certain direct questions ax to MeRae’s treatment of Young- blood were put to him by Judge Cann. The witness after testifying that Youngblood hud been whippéd three or four times to his knowledgé\ gave testimony which was qirectly at vari-~ ance to that“giveu by the other guards. When he.\ras asked by Judge Cann whether MeRae had txen Youngblood in company with three trusties across the hI for the purpose of whipping him on the day of his death, he stood for at least u minute as if tranixed before he answered the question, He! said yes, and further vestitled that he had heard a voice as if coming from A man being whipped. He admitted that the only purpose for the warden carrying a man in the bushes was to whip him. Another question wlifch had a very significant bearing on Guard Davis! testimony was mat in reference to Youngblood’s physical condition the day he died and the day befora. He was asked by Judge Cann that if he were in McItae’s position would be have carried Youngblood ,to work on these two days. After fidgeting, twlst- ing for fully a minute und moving his hands and feet in:a manner which showed clearly his’ embarrassment, at belng asked this question, he askpd ‘the judge mot to make him answer such a hard question. The man was et-| dently much perturbed by the ques- tion and left the witness stand mi out making an answer. ; After hearing from two other gnards | whose testimony, in general, corres- ponded to ,that of the other guards with the exception of Davis, the hear- Ing closed. - At a meeting of the commissioners Wedneday Warden McRae was dis- missed for the good of the service. It is not known just what further steps will be taken in the matter but it 1s thought that McRae will be placed In jail for manslaughter. It 1s also stat- ed that a representatzve of the state prison commission will be here next week to investigate the death of Young- blood. NEWS FORM BRUNSWICK, GA. ; oaaamieaiaietl (by &. We. sOuNNOn) Dr. J. H. Este after being confined to bis rogm suffering from an attack of lagripe, is able to be up and on the go. : : 3 eee Miss Zilla Monroe of Athens, Ga., the niece of Mr. and Mrs. ©. K. Pleree, is the guest af her aunt for the holt. days.” . St. Paul A. M, B. Sunday school was the hostess of a three cents social last Mondsy night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Rt. F. Seahrooks. Tle hours wore pleasantly spent. Miss Eva Wilson ts suffering with'a severe attack of Jagripe at her home, 1616 Els street. ‘ p sae - | Mrs. Mary Matthews, the wite of [the late Judge W. H. Matthews, 1é very M at the home of her daughter, Birs. Q. S$. DeLoach. ; . «eed ‘ we Death ‘soemingly'is-playing is part vere the new year comes In. Three’ re ‘cently paid the claim.and,are numbefid with: the saigty shat have gone, on-be- fore, they are Mr. Will Williams! ATEx. f | . 3 : + WAGE EARNERS SAVINGS BANK ee ole - UNDER'STATE SUPERVISION . + : The Pioneer Negro Savings Bank of Georgia, “a + gee ‘ i. * . = You and Yours are cordially invited to join our : = 1917 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB f e 10 Cents per week will pay $5.00 next Christmas, + - ! plus interest at 5 Per Cent. . $ 25 Cents;per weeld will pay $12.50 next Christ- | - ras, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. . 5 4 . 50 Cents per week will pay $25.00 next Christ- + mas, plus interest at 5 Per aes . $1.00 per week will pay $50.00 next Christmas, plus interest at5PerCent. == § d . JOIN NOW! : : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL, WRITE ° se OR PHONE US. — : : : + a “E Statement of Condition at the Close of Business sole October 31st, 1916, as Found by the State . f Bank Examiners 3 e RESOURCES: : “E Loans and Discounts..............+...$206,910.82 re Banking House and Fixtures.......... 72,358.07 : SE Other Real Estate and Investment....... 26,139.99 + Cash and Due from other Banks......... 12,210.06 - Total.........ceecsceeeeeeee SBIT C894 oe LIABILITIES: . . . : - Capital Paid*In:..2..00..02..2.-2202--8 50.00.00 «Surplus and Undivided Profits......--..- 34,29831 mi, Deposits 0022... ee gee BT AD0ES ; , Bills Payable. :..........0..0020 00052052 45,900.60 * . <a Oo ? TT Totals. eee ee eee eee $817,618 84+ ‘Hardison, Richar@ Ward and Mrs. Rachel Woodroft. ‘ fee Miss Gertrude Atwaters, Sajihronia Myers, and Janie Massey, teachers in the rural districts, after spending 2 very pleasant fall term, are home to spend the hollgays with their par. ents and friends, P toe Mrs. Dianah Coleman was married last Thursday night ‘to Mr. Lawrence Polite of Savannah, Ga. ‘The ceremony was performed by Rev. Butler Keith. see Rev. M. A. Davis who has served successfully for two years at St. An- drews O. M. E. church has beemnioved to Lumber Clty, Ga., by his conference. the church and public wish for him success in his new field. ie FRANK’S SHOE REPAIR EXPERT WORKMANSHIP BEST MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY WE AIM TO PLEASE A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED ~ PARCEL POST ORDERS SOLICITED . A ‘Specialty Made of Repairing -Children’s Shoes * * PHONE - | 43 Barnard Si. AMUSEMENT COLUM! NOTICE—Articleg in this column two cents a word, payable in advance. December 27, Wednesday—Cantata at Ga. State College by Woman's Aus- ilary Protéctive Association. ‘Admis- slon 10 centa. January 12, Friday—Entertainment by Past Worthy Counsellors of ©, D. Creswell Court No. 372 at Masonic Temple. Admisston 15 cents. January 1, Monday—Grand ball at New Catholic Hall, Gordon and East Broad streets by Universal Aid and Social Club. Admission 25 cents. ~ January 29, Monday—Dance at Ma- sonic Temple by Savannali Home Stock Association. Admission 25 and 35 cents. Janmry 8, Monday—Afiiwinter dance by Dominant, Lodge, K. of P. at Masonic Temple. ‘Admission 15 and 25 "cents. December 28, Tuesday—Charity Ball at Masonic Temple by Charity Hospital club. Admission 25 cents. PETITION FOR INCORPORATION | The petition of THE MORNING CALE SOCIAL CLUB, respectfully shows: : 73, . That on the 7th day of December 1896 it was duly incorporated under the Laws of Georgia by an order af Chatham Superior Court for a term of twenty years, the privilege being fgranted in safd order of incorporation ‘of renewing said charter at the ex, Diration of said time. 2. That your petitioner's charter has now expired. |, 8. That your petitioner desires its charter-renewed for an additional term of twenty years with the same rights, .powers and privileges as heretofore granted in the original order of in- corporation granted December ‘7th, 4, That in addition to the rights, powers and privileges heretofore grant- ed, your petitioner desires that sald corporation be given the following ad- ditional rights, powers and priyjleges, to-wit: (4) That sald corporation shall have the right to pay to its members sick and death benefits, and to make such rules, by-laws and regulations in re- gard thereto, and in regard to the pay- ments of dues’ or assessments by its members for such purposes, as it may deem proper. ~ (b) That it shall have the right to supplement its social and charitable aims aud purposes by establishing a female auxiliary branch, and in con- nection therewith to make such rules, by-laws and regulations for the fov- ernment of such branch, as it may deem proper. 5. That this petition and the fore- going proposed amendments to the original charter have been duly au- therized by the corporate members of said corporation and the duly authori- 7el officers of the same, as will more fully appear by a -certified abstract from the minutes of said corporation filed herewith. Wherefore petitioners pray that it may be chartered for an adilitional period of twenty years, with all the rights, powers and privilezes granted in the original charter, and ‘with the additional rights, powers and privi- lezes above set forth. THE MORNING CALL SOCIAL CLUB J. T. Davis, President Shelby Myrick, its attorney Orizin 1 filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Ghat- ham County, Georgia, this December sth, 1916. , JOS. J, CARR Devt. Clerk, S C. 6. C. Ga. | Mrs. Amos Chisholm, Mfrs, Susie Cooke, Mrs. Hattie Hubert, Mrs. Mary ‘Jane Lovett and Mrs. Lottie Robin gon left on last Monday for Brooklyn, Nx. 7 eee Z Mr..and Mrs, 'T. B, Reenes will spena the whiter in Jamaica, N. ¥., 100 Doughan street, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hy 8, Pickenpack. eee Mrs. J. ©. Keller of New Port, R. 1. arrived in the city on Sunday and is stopping with Wer uncle for the, winter. A. L. Bradwell, 19 Lumber street. —— Mrs. EthelB, Wilson DRESSMAKING AND PLAIN SEWING 530 EAST ANDERSON STREET Phone 3941 1% ee ee \ 5 Protect Your Horses’ Feet Have Them Shod by The Cresceus Horseshselng and Cilpping Shop 315 JEFFERSON st, Phone 3509 NELSON A. CUYLER ‘The Expert Horseshoer,” Prop. Important—The only Expert hearer oe Madam Cargo Hair Dressing, Manicuring and ..and Massage. Poro Treat- ment our Specialty.. .. Combings made to Order 2013 Harden St. Savannah, Ga. Chatham Mutual Life And _ Health™” Insurance Company This has been demonstrated in the large amount of busi- ness, done here and elsewhere in the state. It will pay you to secure membership in this. Company for the protection of home and family. Every Policy Holder is protected by the Company having on de- posit with the Insurance Commissioners, $5000.00. See one of cur agents today or phone the office and some~ one will call. - Phone 1516 | ——HOME OFFICRE——— Wage Earners- Bank ! Building Rooms 361-311-312 Third Floor | A. TY DUNBAR, President DUNCAN FRINGES See-Mgr . — HAVE YOU SEEN THE—— NEW TAILOR AT_463 WEST BROAD STREET (Near Gaston) Suits Made to Order. at Popular ' Prices - Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Re- paired, American Te -t 1 -M.-L FEINBERG, Preggistor Locals and Personals Messrs Russel Grant and Lawyers Gregory of Thomasville, Ga., were in the city recently for a few days. Mr. J. F. Johnson and Mr. Melvin Murry of Kansas City, Mo. are among the visitors in the city. Mrs. J. E. Myers, 7 East 135th street, New York City, had as her guest last week Miss Sadle A. Freeman, formerly of this city, but now residing in Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Irene Phillips, 508 East Huntingdon street, will spend the holidays in Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Julia Williams and Mrs. Ida Holly are spending the holidays, in Charleston, S. O. BUL BUL TO BE PRESENTED NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT New Catholic Hall Will be Scene of Large Gathering "Bul Bul", the catchy light musical operetta, will be presented next Friday night, December 29th, at the New Catholic hall, Gordon street, cast, by members of the Empire Club, assisted by friends. The play will probably be witnessed by a very large crowd, judging from the large advance sale of tickets. The rehearsals have shown the members of the cast to be well acquainted with their various parts, and Directors Hadsden and Tucker, the former being in charge of the music and the latter the dramatics, are well pleased with the degree of efficiency attained by the cast, many of the members being among the leading amateur performers in the city. The performance will begin at 8:30 o'clock, and the price of admission will be 40 cents, reserved seats and general admission 25 cents. We present below a synopsis of the play for the benefit of the large crowd that will attend the performance. Iamit has betrothed his only child, the Princess "Bul Bul" to Prince Caspian and the prince is on his way to attend the wedding. The couple have never met and the princess vainly implores her father not to make her marry a man she has never seen. The prince, on his side, is determined to see his future wife before the betrothed ceremony. On reaching the outskirts of the city he disguises himself and his friends as peddlers, and thus clad they seek the palace. The prince enters the garden first and meets the maids of honor. After much persuasion, he is allowed to seek the princess who is roaming disconsolately through the woods. The prince peddler speed-by wins Bul Bul's affection and endeavors to persuade her to give up Prince Caspian and elope with him instead. This the princess refuses to do. They agree to meet once more in the ball room that evenly to say good-bye. Unable to part with the man she loves Bul Bul hides him behind a curtain, bidding him trust her. Consternation reigns later when the king and court learn that the prince and princess are both missing. All are still more horrified when Bul Bul enters, the ball room, a long cloak over her gown and announces that she will not wed the prince, but instead, the man she loves, a peddler. Throwing aside the curtain, behind which the prince is hidden, she exposes him to the full view of the king and court. Grief is turned to joy, the king recognizes in the supposed peddler the prince and Bul Bul is too pleased at her outcome to be indignant at the prank played upon her. In the meantime Ida, who has always had a lingering fondness for the Kinz, proposes to him, under a promise he made that afternoon, and he is bound to consent. Alain and Lilla make a third happy couple and the three weddings are set for Tuesday at noon. NEARLY $500.00 REPORTED FOR URBAN LEAGUE XMAS Many Basketh to be Distributed to The Poor Today Nearly $500.00 was reported last night for the Urban League's Christmas fund for the poor of the city. The baskets will be distributed today. Those who have subscribed are as follows: Sol. C. Johnson..... $ Wage Earners Savings Bank..... L. D. Williams..... Atlanta Mutual Ins. Co..... J. G. L胡say..... Pilgrim L. and H. Ins. Co..... A. B. Singfield..... Ga. Mutual L. and H. Ins. Co..... Chatham Mutual Ins. Co..... G. H. Bowen..... J. W. Welcher..... J. H. Harper..... S. E. Duncan..... J. G. Lemon..... Mrs. J. G. Lemon..... J. Garfield Lemon, Jr..... Carolyn Lemon..... I. F. Brown..... H. J. Washington..... Dr. I. D. Williams..... Mrs. A. R. d'Antignac..... Miss Carole Stiles..... FOR KENT—Two lovely apartments on Burroughs and Grane Vine avenue; five rooms and bath each; hot water; electric lights; nice porches. Rental reasonable. Apply at Chatham Real Estate & Improvement Co., 10 E. Bay Street. A That this New house or appalling here and selling at rent as rent. Do Summed House—then buy: G. "T. Phone SOUTH WEST BAY Chris Phone 2829 HOUSE 712-714 W. 710 W. 400 Foot of C. 35th and C. 615 West D. Ogeechee Augusta R. 901 Elliott 1613 Burrell 806 W. 390 616 Garden 702 W. G. 622 W. B. 815 West D. 305 West R. 3-5-0-12-14- 8-9 Rothw 2404 Bullock Augusta R. 10-12 B St. 5-6-8-11 B. S. W. Corr. 1414 Rande 624 1-2 W. 509 East R. 1917 Reynolds 307 East R. 1115 E. G. 1142 E. G. 751 1-2 E. 1605 Vine E. Broads 417 E. Anc. 23 Sixth st. 311 E. Dul 808 1-2 Wath 19 Sixth st. 704 Paulsen 11 Third st. 29 Sixth st. 1118 E. Chad 1230 E. W. 1131 Wheat 2 Three-room 1010 E. 37 512 E. Chad 1008 E. 386 752 E. Gwil 1915 Reynolds 509 E. Henn Thunderbolt G. Heard AUT Common CAPITAL $25 That this Newp Year you will have house or apartment. Then act of being here and securing one of the selling at reasonable prices upon rent. Do it as a New Year gift. Summed Home that you are looking for—then buy a lot at HOPE CREST. G, H, BO "The Real Estate Phone 4096 458 SCOTT WEST BROAD & GW Shop early at S Christmas Goods at real Now on DL COME E June 2829 HOUSES F WEST SE 712-714 W, 40th street...5 rooms s 710 W. 40th Street...5 mroo san Foot of Charles street...4 r 35th and Ogeechee avenue, 4 and 615 West Bay street, Rooms at Ogeechee road...5 Augusta Road...5 rooms s 901 Elliott street...9 room 1013 Burroughs street...4 r 806 W. 30th street...3 room 616 Garden street...5 ror 702 W. Gwinnett...7 rooms 622 W. Broughton street...6 815 West 42nd street...5 305 West Henry street...Store and 3-5-6-12-14-15-16-17 Rothwell St. 8-9 Rothwell street...3 room 2404 Bulloch street...5 room Augusta Road...Sh 10-12 B Street...3 rooms 5-6-8-11 B Street...3 rooms 8. W. Cor. W. Broad & Broughton 1414 Handolph street...7 room 624 1-2 W. Bolton Street...4 rooms EAST SE 509 East Henry Lane...Gar 1917 Reynolds...4 rooms 307 East Duffy lane...5 room 1115 E. Gwinnett...5 rooms 1142 E. Gwinnett...5 rooms 751 1-2 E. Gwinnett street...5 rooms 1605 Vine street...3 room E. Broads and Duffy streets...S 417 E. Anderson lane...3 room 23th street...4 rooms 311 E. Duffy street...7 rooms an 808 1-2 Waters Ave...5 rooms an 19 Sixth street...4 rooms 704 Paulsen street...5 room 11 Third street...5 rooms and 29 Sixth street...4 rooms 1118 E. Bolton street...4 room 1230 E. Waldburg Street...4 1313 Wheaton Street...5 room 2 Three-room houses, Bonaventure, 1010 E. 37th street...5 room 512 E. Charlton Lane...4 r 1008 E. 38th street...6 room ap 752 E. Gwinnett...6 rooms an 1915 Reynolds...2 story, 4 609 E. Henry Lane...4 room fl Thunderbolt...5 room cot A Few Dates at M G. H. BO "The Real Estate Headquarters for Homes AUTO SERVICE FREE. Commonwealth L PITAL $25,000 That this Newp Year you will no longer live in a hired house or apartment. Then act on your resolution by coming here and securing one of the ideal homes which we are selling at reasonable prices upon tedms practically the same as rent. Do it as a New Year gift to your self. If it is a Summed Home that you are looking for "down on the salt" then buy a lot at HOPE CREST. G, H, BOWEN "THE REAL ESTATE MAN', Phone 4096 458 West Broad St SCOTT BROS. WEST BROAD & GWINNETTE STS Shop early at SCOTT'S Christmas Goods at reasonable PRICES Now on DISPLAY C;OME EARLY $ ^ { \circ} $ 712-714 W, 40th street...5 rooms and bath...$11.00 per month 710 W. 40th Street...5 mroo sand bath...$12.00 per month Foot of Charles street...Shop...$4.00 per month 35th and Ogeechee avenue., 4 and 5 room flats, $7.50 and $8.00 615 West Bay street, Rooms at...50c per week Ogeechee road...Shop...$6.0 per month Augusta Road...5 rooms...$5.00 per month 901 Elliott street...9 rooms...$15.00 per month 1613 Burroughs street...4 rooms...$8.00 per month 806 W. 39th street...3 rooms...$4.00 per month 616 Garden street...5 rooms...$10.00 per month 702 W. Gwinnett...7 rooms...$18.00 per month 622 W. Broughton street...6 rooms...$11.00 per month 815 West 42nd street...5 rooms...$8.00 per month 305 West Henry street...Store and Shop...$12.00 per month 3-5-6-12-14-15-16-17 Rothwell St...3 rooms...$5.00 per month 8-9 Rothwell street...3 rooms...$5.00 per month 2404 Bulloch street...5 rooms...$10.00 per month Augusta Road...Shop...$5.00 per month 10-12 B Street...3 rooms...$4.00 per month 5-6-8-11 B Street...3 rooms...$4.00 per month 8. W. Cor. W. Broad & Broughton. Store...$65.00 per month 1414 Randolph street...7 rooms...$12.00 per month 624 1-2 W. Bolton Stret...4 rooms and bath...$10.00 per month ```markdown ``` Common Commonwealth Lo 509 WEST BROAD Commonwealth Loan & Realty Co. 509 WEST BROAD STREET Newp Year you will no longer live in artment. Then act on your resolution securing one of the ideal homes wher reasonable prices upon tedms practically it as a New Year gift to your self. me that you are looking for "down o lot at HOPE CREST. H. BOWE THE REAL ESTATE MARKET 4096 458 West Brod SCOTT BROAD & GWINNETT Shop early at SCOTT'S Christmas Goods at reasonable PRICE Now on DISPLAY COME EARLY° HOUSES FOR REAL WEST SIDE 10th street...5 rooms and bath...$11.00 Street...5 mroo sand bath...$12.00 Charles street...Shop...$1.00 Greechee avenue., 4 and 5 room flats, $7.50 May street, Rooms at...50 road...Shop...$6.0 road...3 rooms...$5.00 street...9 rooms...$15.00 ughs street...4 rooms...$8.00 a street...3 rooms...$4.00 street...5 rooms...$10.00 Gwinnett...7 rooms...$18.00 Broughton street...6 rooms...$11.00 2nd street...5 rooms...$8.00 Berry street...Store and Shop...$12.00 5-16-17 Rothwell St...3 rooms...$5.00 1 street...3 rooms...$5.00 a street...5 rooms...$10.00 road...Shop...$5.00 street...3 rooms...$4.00 Street...3 rooms...$4.00 W. Broad & Broughton.Store...$65.00 alph street...7 rooms...$12.00 Bolton Street...4 rooms and bath...$10.00 EAST SIDE Eury Lane. Garage. $3.00 Kids. 4 rooms. $6.00 Duffy lane. 5 rooms. $7.00 Winnett. 5 rooms. $10.00 Winnett. 5 rooms, flights. $8.00 Duffy street. 5 rooms and bath. $16 Street. 3 rooms. $5.00 Head Duffy streets. Store. $20.00 Person lane. 3 rooms. $5.00 Street. 4 rooms. $7.50 Fly street. 7 rooms and bath. $18.00 Arts Ave. 5 rooms and bath. $10.00 Street. 4 rooms. $8.00 Street. 5 rooms. $8.00 Street. 5 rooms and bath. $10.00 Street. 4 rooms. $8.00 Street. 4 rooms. $8.00 Holdburg Street. 2 4 rooms. $7.00 On Street. 5 rooms. $8.00 On houses, Bonaventure. $7.00 Bath street. 5 rooms. $8.00 Baton Lane. 4 rooms. $7.00 Bath street. 6 room apartment. $12.00 nett. 6 rooms and bath. $12.50 mals. 2 story, 4 rooms. $7 Lane. 4 room flat. $8.00 Lane. 5 room cottage. $8.00 A Few Dates at Morse's Hall H. H. BOWEN "THE REAL ESTATE MAN" quarters for Homes for Colored Peas O SERVICE FREE. Inwealth Loan&Re 0000 SHARES CHRISTMAS CLUB MONEY. Some wise one took their Christmas Club money and purchased Shares in the Commonwealth Loan and Realty Company. They received 8 per cent, on the investment. Christmas Clubs only pays 5 per cent, banks only pay 4 per cent. Act wisely and purchase Commonwealth Loan & Realty Co. Stock with your Christmas Club money. You cannot make a better investment. You will be a part of a progressive real estate business. SPECIAL NOTICE! We are agent for that beautiful Subdivision, situated on the Isle of Hope River known as HOPE COBEST. These lots must and, will be sold at an early date. If you buy now, you will have the chance of getting just what you want. Auto Service, Free. Inwealth Loan & Re 509 WEST BROAD STREET Make a Solemn Resolve n & Realty STREET F. A. B. CHURCH, BOLTON STREET The battle between the roses will close the first Sunday in January Peace will be declared, the white rose is now leading. Mother Brown will begin a series of meetings on Sunday, December 31st at 10 o'clock a.m. and will continue for two weeks. Sunday school at 3:30, B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. BIBLE READING CIRCLE Mt. Tabor Bible Reading Circle met on last Thursday evening 6:30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Eliza Holmes, 746 East Gwinnett street. The principal feature of the meeting was the annual election of officers which was carried out after brief comments on the evening's topic. The present condition of the circle fraught with prospects for doing much good in the community and its energetic officers hope to effect a distribution of its worthy advantages in the near future. Those who were elected were: President, Mrs. L. M. Thomas; vice-president, Miss Eliza Norman, recording secretary, Miss Helen Hicks; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Eliza Holmes; treasurer, Mrs. Julla Waters; musical director, W. H. Stikes; chaplain, Mrs. Frances Washington; critic J. A. Agnew; organist, Mrs. M. M. Sampson. F. A. B. CHURCH - On Sunday morning Rev. Wright read for the lesson Deck, 10:1-9. Rev. Green preached a no-interesting sermon. At night Rev. Wright preached from the subject, "The prodigal Son'. It was an eloquent sermon and was of much benefit to the hearers.. Rev. Radcliff of South Carolina was introduced by Rev. Wright. He spoke of the school for boys and asked for a donation. A liberal donation was given him to assist in the work. The topic discussed at the B. Y. P. U. on Sunday afternoon was "Big Jobs await us" Notwithstanding the cold weather, an excellent attendance was present. On Sunday morning at 4 o'clock Rev. Wright will preach a Christmas sermon, subject "The birth of Christ". MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. H. D. Butler, pastor. On last Sunday the pastor preached three interesting sermons. At the communion service he was assisted by Rev. E. D. Davis and Rev. J. B. Gollier. Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. met at the usual hour. The bazaar is doing nicely and will close Saturday night, all our friends are invited to attend. The following persons subscribed to the five hundred dollar rally: Mutual Aid of Love, 50c; Queen Esther Lodge 50c; Mary Singfield 25c; Hattie Sims, $1.25; Evening Call-Aid and Social Club, 50c; Savannah Home Association Ladies' Branch, $1.00. 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The First Congregational Church, Rev. W. L. Cash, pastor, morning worship at 11:00 and evening worship at 8:00 Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., Mr. L. M. Jackson, superintendent: Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:30 p.m., Mr. A. H. Simmons, president. The Christmas service of the church will be held on Sunday. The services consist of a special sermon by the pastor together with the rgendering of Christmas anthems and carols by the choir. An offering, commemorative of the occasion will be made in envelopes which will be provided. The Christmas exercises of the Sunday school will be held on next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at which time "The Angels' Song" program will be rendered by the school. You are cordially invited to attend all these services. CITY B. Y. P. U. The regular quarterly meeting of the city B. Y. P. U. will meet the fifth Sunday in this month at Mt. Tabor Baptist church, East Broad and Henry streets, Rev. N. H. Whitmire, pastor. An excellent program will be rendered. Officers for the ensuing year will be nominated. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH There was the usual attendance on Sunday. Rev. Ballon of Cuthbert, Ga., was present and spoke at both the morning and evening services. The subject discussed at the morning service "Give the gospel a chance" was taken from Luke 12:32, and at evening he spoke from II Tim. 2:15. subject "Study to know thy relation to thyself, thy neighbor and thy God". B. Y. P. U. sacred and jubilee song service conducted by Mr. C. F. Waters was a success and much enjoyed. The Sunday school will render its Christmas carols on Sunday night. The Christmas tree has been arranged for Wednesday night and the committee will be pleased to have the members and friends encourage the children by T. A. B. CHURCH, FRANKLIN SQ. First African Baptist Church, Rev. T J. Cudall, pastor. A large and enthusiastic audience was out Sunday. The ler meeting was a gorciss one. At 11:30 a. m. services began. The pastor preached a powerful sermon, subject, "The flood." At 8 p. m. evening service began. The pastor preached a very interesting and inspiring sermon from the theme "Glimpses of heaven." At 3:30 p. m. the funeral of Rev. Bird, pastor of the Eastville prayerhouse, was held. A large crowd attended the service and paid the last tribute to the deceased. The services were conducted by the pastor. Sunday school met at the usual hour. The Sunday school Christmas exercises will be held on Friday, December 29. B. Y. P. U. met at the usual hour. Services tomorrow: Prayer meeting 6 a. m.; Sunday school 10 a. m.; preaching 11:3 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m.; preaching 8 p. m.; meeting of the Dorcas sewing Circle Thursday. BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Beth Eden Baptist church, Rev. N. M. Clarke, pastor. Sunday was a wide awake day. The early prayer service was a very enthusiastic one and was led by Bro. Eugene Hunter. The 11 o'clock service was the beginning of our great "pull together" rally. The Sunday school in the afternoon was well attended also the B. Y. P. U. Miss I. N. Lee led this meeting. It was very interesting at the evening service to note with what great interest the members were having their pledges marked upon the chart. The rally was a great success. We hope within a few more weeks to burn our mortgage. Services tomorrow as follows: prayer service 6 a. m.; preaching 11 a. m.; Sunday school 3:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; preaching 8 p. m. ST. BENEDICTS CHURCH Fourth Sunday in Advent—Masses will be held at 7 a. m. and 8 a. m. High-mass with sermon on the Gospel of the day, at 10:30 a. m. Immediately after high-mass, there will be Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. No evening services. After High-mass, the regular meeting of the Catholic Mutual Aid Society will be held. Christmas Day—Solemn high-mass at 5:30 a. m. Other masses at 7, 8, and 9:30 a. m. After the last mass, benediction of the most blessed sacrament. After the last mass, the children of the Sunday School will meet for the Christmas free exercises in the basement of the church. Parents and children are cordially invited to the Christmas tree celebration on Christmas day. The members of the Catholic Mutual Aid Society and St. Mary's Aid Society will receive the Holy communion in a body, at 5:30 a. m. mass. The musical program for Christmas day will be as follows: Opening hymn. O Holy Night. Silent Night. Kyrie. Gloria and Credo of Leonard's mass offertory. Adeste, fideles: plain chant. Sautus. Agnus Del. of Leonard's mass. Final hymn: Angels we have heard on high. ST. MARY'S CHAPEL, 36th STREET Mass on Sunday will be held at 9:30 a. m. Sunday school after mass. On Christmas day, mass at 9:30 a. m. Beautiful Christmas hymns will be sung during mass. BUTLER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. S. T. Redd, pastor. On Sunday last at the morning hour our pastor preached from the text "Now the serpent was more subtitle than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made." At the evening hour we were favored with the presence of Rev. J. B. Ayers a missionary from Japan. His text was taken from 1 Thess. 5:21 "Brethren, pray for us" An impressive message was given. The Y. P. C. E. was led by Miss Eliza Redd. The topic was "Great things await us" Order of services: Wednesday evening 8 p. m. preaching; Sunday school 11:30 a. m. Sabbath school 3 p. m.; evening worship 8:30 p. m.; X. P. C. E. 7:30. You are welcome. ST. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. V. Branch was the Lord's messenger at the morning service, and Mother Brown preached at 8:15 p.m. The attendance and collection at Sunday school were normal. There was no meeting of the league on account of the Union League that was held at this church. This was an important meeting of the league as the aboption of by-laws and the election of officers was held. Rev. Alexander, the newly appointed presiding elder of the West Savannah district was present at the class meeting Tuesday night. His talk at the close of the service was much enjoyed and he gave the first dollar in the rally. This rally is known as the "Christmas-gift rally" and will be held Sunday, morning and church and friends are invited to be present. The lesson debate in Sunday school at 3 p. m. is expected to be very interesting. The subject is "Resolved: that there is more joy in night. The pastor, Rev. Branch will receiving than giving." ASBURY M. E. CHRCH The Sabbath service brought new zeal and enlarged vision to the worshippers. The pastor gave two strong and helpful messages from the subjects, respectively. "The soul's zealous pursuit after God" and "God's boundless willingness to supply human needs." All were edifying and strengthening. Services Sunday: Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Christmas sermon Monday 11 a. m.; Sunday school Christmas tree Thursday 8:30 p. m. Visitors are invited. GOOD WILL BAPTIST CHURCH Good Will Baptist Church, Gwinnett street, west, Rev. W. H. Prince, pastor. On last Sunday at 11 o'clock, Lie J. A. Seay preached and his sermon was much enjoyed by all present. At night the pastor preached from Matthew 22:37, "Love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind". ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH St. John's Baptist church, Rev. Wm. Gray, pastor. Only one week remains for members in arrears to pay up before the new year. Let every member resolve that 1917 will not find a balance due attached to his name. The services last Sunday morning were very inspiring. Rev. Smith's sermon was practical and full of truths. The pastor conducted the communion service. The individual communion set presented by the clubs is highly appreciated and added much to the last communion of the year. A large number of visitors and friends were present. Services tomorrow as usual. SAVANNAH M. E. CONFERENCE (W. H. Odum, reporter) The forty-first session of the Savannah annual conference met in Tullers Chapel M. E. church, Zebulon, Ga., Rev. J. H. Pinkney, pastor, Thursday November 23, at 8:30 a.m. with Bishop R. J. Cooke, D. D., L. L. D., presiding. Half an hour daily was devoted to devotional exercise led by different ministers. The sacrament of the Lord's supper was administered by the Bishop, assisted by district superintendents. The roll call showed 65 present with the Rev. William Daniels E. M. Clayton, W. W. Clemmons, A. M H. Evans who were sick and Rev. R. S. Stacey, deceased. In the organization Rev. J. D. Jenkins was elected secretary-over M. M. Jefferson and C. W. Protho and named as assistants F. R. Bridges and C. W. Protho. Rev. W. A. Holmes was elected statistician. Rev. R. R. Oneal was elected treasurer. Rev. J. H. Pinckney was elected post master, Rev. J. D. Jenkins was elected reporter to the Southwestern and W. H. Odum to the Tribune of Savannah. The conference was welcomed on behalf of the white citizens by Col. Gwin, and was responded to by the Bishop. On behalf of the church by Miss Bessie Smith, response, Rev. W. A. Holmes of Statesboro, Ga. The district superintendents in their reports showed that the districts had had quite a success on all lines. The character of each pastor was examined and all reported, which reports showed a practical increase on all lines of church work. The Rev. J. H. Bankston, M. K. Farmer and W. B. Hester were ordained elders. W. R. Dixon, C. R. Robins, A. L. Smith and E. D. Crawford were admitted into full membership and ordained deacons. The following general officers were present and gave very instructive addresses on the various boards of the church: Dr. L. L. Thomas, Home Mission and Church Extentios; Dr. I. G. Penn, Freedmans aid; Dr. Powell, Conference Claimants; Dr P. N. C. Corgins, Temperance; Dr. Clark, Foreign Mission in India; Dr. Sherrall, Foreign Mission at large; Dr. Hartman, Sunday schools; Dr. H. A. King, Education; Dr. H. W. B. Wilson, A. M, Bible Soc. and the Southwestern paper. The business of the conference was dispatched with much intelligence by the all proficient Bishop and brethren of the conference. The Bishop preached at 11 o'clock Sunday morning to the delight of his hearers. He lifted them to the skies and held his audience spell bound. Prefacing the great sermon we had a great love feast, conducted by two veterans, J. D. Jenkins and W. C. Hunter, which prepared us for the sermon. Sunday was a day of feasting. After feasting on such powerful addresses and sermons and prayers, the appointments were read and the pastors returned to their several charges filled with new inspiration. Too much cannot be said of the Rev. J. H. Pinkney and his good people for the way they took care of the conference. It was said that never in the history of the Savannah conference were they better entertained. Among the many things that the Bishop said was for the Negro to remain in the South, and stay on the farms and buy lands, and raise our own food and stay out of the unsanitary cities; build more and better schools and keep our boys and girls in school and church, and live moral lifes and be total abstainers from intoxicants. The conference adjourned November 26 to meet in Syrvania, Ga.. Striven county in 1917. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hay and Grain of All Kinds. 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Being equipped with the very latest and up-to-date methods, the most satisfactory and lasting effect results. Hair dressed for special occasions. Highest efficiency guaranteed on all work. Mrs. M. E. Tolbert is now associated with Miss Marie Tolbert and would be glad to receive a call from her friends. Agents for Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair-Grower. Phone 3853. 506 Hartrüge St. Topeka, Kans.-The Sunflower State Agricultural Association met in tenth annual session at the Industrial and Educational Institute, which is called the Western Tuskegee, December 13, 14 and 15, and while the weather was cold, yet it was the greatest and most successful meeting held in the history of the organization. The Association is composed of farmers of Kansas, and is to this section of the country what Tuskegee's annual farmers conferences are to the people of Alabama and surrounding country. This is the work of Dr. William R. Carter, founder of the school also founder of the Association. The officers are William R. Carter, president; J. C. Carson, Mrs. M. Bolin, C. P. Gannaway, vice-presidents; J. G. Groves, treasurer; J. R. Rogers, chairman executive committee; Mrs. Ida M. Woods, director of Women's Department; Arthur Emery, secretary. Farmers were here from all parts of the state, and there were a number of visitors from other sections of the country. They not only studied better farming, but the question of better health formed an important part of the meeting. Representatives from state Board of Health, the Society for the Cure and Prevention of Tuberculosis, of Kansas, spoke giving sound advice to the farmers as well as to the people in the city. Among the other experts who addressed the association, were Clinton J. Calloway, of Tuskegee Institute, representative of the National Rural School Association; Dr. Homer C. Lyman, of Atlanta, Ga., of the International Sunday School Association; J. B. Fitch, Manhattan, Kansas, of the dairy department of the Agricultural College of Kansas; Mrs. Lydia DeVilbiss, M. D., of the division of Child Hygiene; W. W. Russell, expert lecturer on Poultry Husbandry and representative of the American Poultry Journal; C. D. McClasky, of Topeka Capper Printing Company; J. G. Groves, expert potato grower. While the specialists spoke and gave special advice to the farmers, the farmers also had their say, and it was interesting to hear them tell their own story,some in a crude way, but It was worthy of a place among the men who had reached the top. There were many interesting characters present. Mrs. H. C. Wilson, furnished an interesting exhibition, for exhibits of farm produce, needle work formed a part of the session, and prizes were awarded. She came with every thing that could be canned, turnip and mustard greens pickled; rugs made from rugs, shirt waist made from crocus sacks that had been dyed; quilts made by hand, the one made from an American flag which she herself had made was unique. The poultry exhibition brought forward some of the finest fowls in Amealca. One hen valued at one hundred dollars, owned by W·W. Russell, was attractive. All the sessions of the Association were held in the chapel of the institute and Dr. W. R. Carter presided., In his opening remarks he pointed out the many avenues opened to the whole race—to all the citizens of Kansas, especially was that to be found on the farm. "The soil has never drawn the color line and never will," said President Carter, "and since we made a fortune for others in the days of slavery, now let us make some of it for ourselves. The most independent man in the country today is the farmer. "Man must prepare for farming just like he prepares for anything else. As the doctor studies the human body and medicine, as the minister studies theology and the Bible, as the lawyer studies law, so should the farmer study the soil. Get the wealth from the earth that God has planted there for every man, woman and child." "One of the most gratifying things that has been done for the young people by the state of Kansas, is that they have been given a decent place to be born—a state clean, full of inspiration. In proportion to its population we have more churches, more students in school; more Sunday schools." These were the words of E. W. Hoch. Special music was furnished by the students of the institute, as well as the school and orchestra. The people were loud in their praises of the music. Friday night following the program prizes were awarded. One of the most helpful addresses delivered was the one by Prof. Galloway, of Tuskegee Institute. It was inspiring to the farmers, the visitors, the faculty and the students. In addition to former list of "Nu-Life" agents here, the names of Mrs. Jessie Williams, 606 Cohen street and Mrs. Fiona G. Bryant, 1213 Cuyler St., are added. TUSKEGEE NEGRO CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS MIGRATION Movements to Northern Communities Demand Frank Discussion of Health and the New Economic Conditions Tuskegee Inst., Ala. Much of the discussion at the next session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference to be held January 17, and 18, 1917, will quite logically swing into the subject of the migration of the colored people from the southern to northern communities. No such groupe of white and colored people, who always have the best interest of the colored people close to their hearts, could assemble without a frank discussion of this subject which, within the past few months, has gripped the attention of the northern and southern press and focused the sympathetic interest of the nation upon the question of the Negro's adjustment to the economic life of the country. Many reasons have been advanced for the rapidly changing conditions which now prevail in the South. "The Southern. States have not provided ample educational advantages for the Negroes," says the Atlanta, (Georgia) Constitution; "lawlessness on the part of the whites," says a number of leading white daily papers. Whatever may have been the indirect cause of the present exodus, the direct cause has been the law of supply and demand in the labor market. Influenced by the war, the factories have been experiencing an unusual shortage of unskilled labor and they have quite naturally turned to the Negroes of the South. There are undoubtedly many reasons for the Negro's ready response to the call of the North and West, but undoubtedly, last year's disastrous crop shortage caused by the floods and the boll weevil have played no small part. In many instances, the colored farm tenants have been reduced to destination between starvation in the South and $2.50 per day in some Northern factory. The real problem in connection with the migration is best summed up in the following extract from an editorial in the Montgomery (Ala.) Adviser: "Quite a number of Negroes who went early in the exodus have already returned, in one way or another, sick of their experiences and declaring that they are back in Alabama to stay. It would be foolish to think, however, that all the Negroes who have gone North or who are going North, will come back. In truth, nearly all of those who have gone are gone for good." Here then, is the new problem. The Negroes who have gone North for good must be helped in adjusting themselves to their new conditions. The Negro churches and fraternal organizations like the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, the Young Men's Christian Association and the National Health Week which will be conducted by the National Negro Business League next spring, all will contribute something to the way of helping the Negro to fit efficiently into the new relationship. To those colored people who remain in the South, there are the problems of diversification of crops and cattle raising which are incorporated into the scheme of readjustment that has been advanced by the South's most earnest thinkers as the best method of meeting the new economic conditions. In connection with this thought Dr. Moton ton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, said in a speech at Montgomery, Ala., recently: "Sooner or later, the farmers, business men and scientists are going to get together very seriously and the boll-weevil is bount to be exterminated. They have gone to Africa and are now exterminating the fly which causes the 'sleeping sickness'; they have practically wiped out yellow fever in the Canal Zone and eventually they will overcome the boll-weevil. Then cotton will continue as king and the Negro who remains and helps to fight the boll-weevil pest will share richly in the production of cotton and other forms of prosperity which are sure to come in the South. We must make up our minds that our chances for work, for home-making and for development are just as good in Alabama as anywhere in the world." It is for this reason that "Health and The New Economic, condicitions" has been selected as the topic for discussion at the Conference which convenes at Tuskegee Institute January 17th and 18th. Some of the ablest white and colored students of these problems will assemble at Tuskegee for this session and many valuable conclusions and suggestions will probably be advanced. You and your friends are cordially invited to attend the Charity Ball, given by the Charity Hospital Club at Masonic Temple, Tuesday night December 26. Admission 25 cents Good music and refreshments. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE The Parent-Teachers' Association of Cuyler Street school met on Wednesday December 13th. The president, Mrs. M. L. Ayers, presided. All the departments reported progress. Seventh grade B, Miss S. C. Houstoun, teacher, gave quite a successful entertainmentmnt for the book-case fund. The flag goes to Miss Alice Ellis's grade this month for having the largest number of parents present. The association spent twenty minutes pleasantly, practising the songs that are to be sung at the community Christmas tree on December 27th. The social committee promised a very interesting program for the next meeting. Miss Cogman, the domestic science teacher, with her class, served the parents and teachers with light refreshments, which were enjoyed by all. MISS DOROTHY WILLIAMS WINS CHURCH CLUB CONTEST On December 11th the Daniel Wright club of the First Bryan Baptist church held a contest between Miss Dorothy Williams and Mrs. Victoria Roberts. Miss Williams headed the Democratic ticket and Mrs. Roberts the Republican. It had been forecast that the contest would be a very warm one, owing to the many staunchi supporters of both contestans. On the Democratic side were such managers as Mr. A. B. Slingfield and Dea. Thomas B.Lee, and on the Republican side found Dea, Mack Merchison, the veteran canvasser and Mr. Nathan Roberts. Both sides began balloting, confident of victory. The Democrats started off in the lead by carrying the solid South, but soon the Republicans came up with the north and east and held the lead until it seemed they had snowed the Democrats under, but when the final count was in, it was just the same as the Hughes Wilson campaign, the affair taking the official count to determine who won; it all depended on who had carried the West. The contestants and their supporters were kept in suspense until the final count was announced, which gave Miss Williams, Democrat, $119.07 and Mrs. Roberts, Republican, $112.20. After the contest was over both contestants and managers congratulated each other and went into supper. The club is composed of all members of the church who are working as a unit with its leader and in perfect accord with the administration. Aside from the voting contest, a committee prepared an abundance of refreshments in the lecture room for several societies who had promised to come in a body and assist in the movement by paying 25 cents for a supper, but on account of the inclement weather on that night only a few came. We are very grateful to those who responded and to every member who gave so liberly to the contestants and to the supper. The refreshments were managed by Mrs. L. B. Timmons, chairman; A. H. Dunbar, secretary; Mrs. Louise Smalls, treasurer; Mrs. J. C. Woodruff is president of the club and Miss Bessie Foster, secretary. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association ORGANIZED 1898 Home Office: Durham, N. C. JOHN MERRICK, Pres. C. C. SPAULDING, Gen, Mgr Dr. A. M. MOORE, Sec'y The oldest and largest Negro Insurance Company in the World, with convertable assets of over $200,000.00. with no stock liabilities and no unpaid claims. Protect your families and business by taking ordinary and industrial Insurance with this great Company. The N. C. MUTUAL issues policies from $5.00 to $1000.00. Whole Life, Twenty payment Life, and Endowment Insurance our Specialties. SAVANNAH BRANCH OFFICE W. J. KENNEDY, JR. District Manager Lesson XIII. — Fourth Quarter, For Dec. 24, 1916. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Isa. Ix, 2-7—Memory Veres, 6, 7—Golden Text, Isa. Ix, 6—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearne. I am always glad to have a lesson in prophecy, remembering that the study of it is specially commended and that our Lord said that those who neglected it or were slow to believe it were foolish (II Pet. 1. 19; Luke xxiv, 25; Amos 11, 7). The prophecy of Isaiah is a specially fascinating study, as it is an epitome of the whole Bible and, very strangely, has the same number of chapters as there are books in the Bible, and is divided into two parts of thirty-nine and twenty-seven chapters, just as there are thirty-nine books in the Old Testament and twenty-seven in the New. Another interesting fact for young people is that the letters in Old and Testament are three and nine, which, placed together, make thirty-nine, and three times nine give twenty-seven, the number of books in the New Testament. The name Isaiah signifies the help or salvation of Jehovah, and next to the Psalms it is the greatest salvation book in the Bible as to the use of the word, for some form of the word is found in the Psalms over 120 times and in Isaiah over fifty times. There is no Saviour but one and no salvation apart from Him, even as He said: "I, even I, am the Lord, and beside me there is no Saviour." "A just God and a Saviour, there is none beside me" (Isa. xxiii, 11; xlv, 21; Acts iv, 12). He is the center of the Bible and the circumference, too, for when He shall be King at Jerusalem, which God has placed in the midst of all nations and countries, all kings and nations shall fall down before Him and serve Him (Ezek. v, 5; Ps. lxxil, 11). The first part of Isalah is divided into smaller sections, the first two being sections of six chapters, each ending with Isalah's vision of the King on His throne (chapter vi), and Israel's national anthem when He shall be their King (chapter xii). The section in which our lesson is tells us that the Messiah, who is also called Immanuel, shall be born of a virgin, that He shall gather all Israel, and nations shall come to Him after He shall have smitten the earth with the rod of His mouth and slain the wicked with the breath of His lips, and then shall the earth become full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea (chapters vil, 14; xi, 4, 9, 12). The Spirit, through Micah, said that He would be born at Bethlehem (and He was); that He would rule in Israel (and He will) (Mic. v, 2-4). All that was written of His first coming in humiliation has been fulfilled literally, and all that is written of His second coming in glory shall be fulfilled just as literally. The second verse of our lesson chapter had a fulfillment when He was in Galilee, according to Matt. iv, 12-16. The R. V. of lesson verse 3 reads, "Thou hast multiplied the nation; thou hast increased their joy." This is in accord with other predictions concerning their glorious future, as in chapter xxxv, 10. Lesson verses 4, 5, take us back to the story of Gideon and his 300 and his great victory over the Midianites and deliverance from their oppression. That was very manifestly the hand of the Lord, using 300 men, who were sifted out of 32,000 to defeat and overthrow a great army. That was the zeal of the Lord of hosts (verse 7), as it was also when Hezekiah was delivered from the hosts of Sennacherib (xxxvll, 32; II Kings xix, 31). It is an unusual expression, and shall have a full and final fulfillment when He shall come again, of whom it is written, "The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up" (Ps. lxix, 9; John 11, 17). Not armies and navies, battalions and their equipments, weapons and munitions of war, shall bring His kingdom on earth; but, behold, the Lord will come with fire and with His charlots like a whirlwind, for by fire and by His sword will the Lord plead with all flesh (Isa. lxvl, 15-16; Ps. 1, 1-3; II Thess. 1, 7-10). This is the child and the son of lesson verse 6, the firstborn of the Virgin Mary, the son of David, son of Abraham, son of man, son of God (Luke 11, 7; Matt. 1, 1; John 1, 34, 40, 51). A real child a son subject to the limitations of the Nazareth home till He was thirty years old, yet truly God manifest in the flesh, the Creator in human form. His name is Wonderful, as He said to Manoah in Judg. xill, 18, margin. He is the great Counselor, who is wonderful in counsel, excellent in working; great in counsel and mighty in work (Isa. xxvill, 29; Jer. xxxil, 18, 19). 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Yours very truly, etc, etc. The term of this offer was reported to the Board of Trustees at the meeting held in December, and steps have been taken to meet the conditions of this splendid offer. The special needs, mentioned in Dr. Washington's last annual report, to which this offer refers, were as follows: 4. $8,000 ($2,000 each) for four teachers' cottages; 6—$16,000 to complete the boys' trades building; 7—$50,000 for a boys' dormitory; 8—$50,000 for a girls' dormitory; 10—Horse and cow barns, silos, piggery, horse, feed and supply house, including mill room, poultry house, meat house—teh whole to cost about $90,000. In case the conditions of the offer above mentioned are met, there will still remain the following needs to which the attention of the public is invited: A. $50 a year for annual scholarships. These annual scholarships cover the cost of tuition for one student, per year, the student himself providing for his own board and other personal expenses in labor and cash. C. Money for operating expenses in any amounts, however small. D. $40,000 for a building for religious purposes. E. An addition to our endowment fund of at least $2,000,000. Extraordinary efforts have been put forth during the past year to secure money to meet the school's current expenses. If the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund of Two Million Dollars is raised it will aid very much in relieving the financial pressue for money for current expenses under which the school has labored. There ought to be among other appropriations an adequate sum for the summer school work. The summer school work is one of the best assets of Tuskegee and should be encouraged in every way. Last year more than 400 teachers came from 14 different states of the South. $5,000 is needed to carry on this work without deficit. In Memory In memory of Lincoln N. Jones, who died December 26, 1915. A precious one from us is gone, The voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. Safe in the arms of Jesus safe on His gentle breast; There by His love o'er shadowed, Sweetly my soul shall rest. Mother, Mrs. Emma Williams Aunt, Mrs. Mary Harris Cousin, Miss Stella. Harris Friends, Mr. W. M. Sterling Miss Julla Lightburn and others. Deaths Mrs. Katie Pinckney died on last Saturday from a stroke of paralysis at her residence 615 Bolton street, west. She had been alling for some time but was apparently feeling better on the day of her death, and was around the house attending to her domestic affairs. She was stricken about 9 o'clock in the morning and the end came at 1:30 in the afternoon. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from St. Paul C. M. E. church of which she was a diligent member and an untiring worker. J. W. Strother Court of Calanthe escorted the remains to the cemetery. The deceased was 43 years old and is survived by a husband, Mr. Frank Pinckney, a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Pinckney Lorman, and a son, Mr. Harold Pinckney. Paul Burke Mr. Paul Burke. a well-known bricklayer, died suddenly on last Thursday morning just before starting work on a building in Henry street lane between Habersham and Price streets. The body was removed to Seabrook's undertaking establishment. He was a member of the Bricklayers' Union and is survived by a wife. Joseph Butler Mr Joseph Butler. 27 years old, died in New York on last Saturday night. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Excursions CENTRAL of GA. RAILWAY LOW EXCURSION FARES APPLICABLE BE TWEEN ALL POINTS FINAL RETURN LIMIT: JAN. 10TH, 1917 For complete information as to fares, schedules, etc., Phone 83, or call at City Ticket Office, No. 37 Bull Street. The remnants were brought up this city yesterday for interment and the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from First A. B. Church; Bolton street. The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Butler; four brothers, three sisters and a grandmother. ST. PAUL CHURCH The members of St. Paul church are well pleased with their new pastor, Rev. E. W. White. Though we regret to part with Rev. Martin after being associated with him for the past four years, yet we feel that we have an able man who is prepared to carry the work on. Preaching at 11:30 and S o'clock. The public is invited. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday was presiding elder's day day with us. P. E., C. C. Cargile, preached a soul stirring sermon at 11 a. m. and at 8:15 p. m. The committee on memorials at this services rendered its report of thre of our deceased members for the quarter, namely, Sister Rebecca Kief, Sis Rebecca Manago and Sis. Willie A. Coleman. The quarterly closing showed a good increase for every department in BEST AND BIGGEST CIGAR —and the box of John Ruskin Cigars —to round out a real vacation. They certainly are fine cigars—so fragrant, mild and delightful. 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