Savannah Tribune

The Savannah Tribune. VOLUME XXXII TUSKEGEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD MIGRATION OF NEGROES TO THE NORTH DISCUSSED Urges Farmers Not to Leave the Farms of the Southland Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 17.—The 26th Annual Tuskegee Negro Conference was held here at Tuskegee Institute, Ala., today. Negro farmers came from every section of the South. The conference was preceded by a parade showing by means of floats the various activities of the Tuskegee Institute. The declarations adopted deal in the main with the subject of migration of Negroes to the North. The declarations adopted by the conference follow: The Twenty-sixth Annual Tuskegee Negro Conference takes this opportunity through these declarations to send a message to the Negro people of the South. To them the conference would say, we are in the midst of serious times. In some sections there is much distress and suffering because of the floods and boll-weevil. On the other hand there is everywhere in the South much unrest because of the opportunities which are being offered our people to go North to work in the many industries where there is now a shortage of labor. The conference would also say: these are transitory times. We recognize and appreciate the opportunities offered in the North to our people and the necessity which is compelling many of them to go there. Right here in the South, however, are great and permanent opportunities for the masses of our people. This section, we feel, is just entering upon its greatest era of development. There are millions of acres of land yet to be cultivated, cities to be built, railroads to be extended, hundreds of mines to be worked. Here your labor in the future is going to be in still greater demand. Of still more importance to us, however, is the fact that in the South we have acquired a footing in the soil. It is here that more than 90 per cent. of all the farms we own are located. It was here in the decade just past that the value of the farm property we own, increased from less than two hundred million dollars to five hundred million dollars. The great bulk of all the property we own is here. Just now the South is the only place where with little capital, land can be bought. Because of this fact and also on account of the progress we have already made in land ownership, this Tuskegee Negro Conference in the midst of present conditions would again say, stay on the soil. In the language of the great founder of this conference, "Let down your buckets where you are." Let them down in the ownership of more land, better farming and better homes. This conference especially urges upon the farmers of the South not to plant too much cotton another year. Do not be carried away by the high price it is bringing. Do not depent entirely upon this staple; diversify your crops. Plant corn, oats, vetret beans, peas, peanuts, raise more poultry, hogs and cattle. On the other hand, we would urge those farmers in the sections where the boll weevil is and will be, to learn how to raise cotton under boll weevil conditions. This conference also begs leave to say to the white people of the South a word on behalf of the Negro. We believe that now and in the near future the South will need her labor as she has never needed it before. The disposition of so many thousands of our people to leave is not because they do love the Southland, but, because they believe that in the North, they will have, not only an opportunity to make more money than they are making here, but also that they will there get better treatment, better protection under the law and better school facilities for their children. In a word, that they will get more of a square deal than they are now getting in the South. This conference finds that one of the oldefauses of unrest among the colored people is the lack of adequate protection under the law. This conference is pleased to note and takes this occasion to express its appreciation for the strong editorials that have appeared in the leading daily newspapers of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas and other sections of the South, concerning the importance of giving better treatmen "I THANK YOU CLUB" HOLDS ELABORATE SITTING More Than A Hundred Members and Guests in Attendance Never before has the sitting of the "I Thank You Club" been more elaborate than the one on last Thursday evening at the Savannah Home Association reading room. It was its new year event and was brim full of pleasure from start to finish. The hundred and more members and guests began arriving at 9:30 o'clock and the vicinity in which the affair was taking place was a scene of much activity. Miss Fannie Campfield, Miss Rebecca A. Burke and Miss Gertrude Clayton did the receiving. The arrangement of the affair was conducted by Mr. Joseph J. Brown, who, with his committee, gave the guests an opportunity of spending an evening of absolute pleasure and enjoyment. The Black and Tan orchestra rendered some os its very latest selections and at no time was there a dull moment. The arrival of the honored guests, Mine, Estelle and Mrs. R. B. Coleman of New York City was eagerly awaited by the other participants and about 10:30 o'clock they arrived upon the scene in Photographer J. W. Johnston's touring car accompanied by Mr. Edward H. Burke. The two other out of town guests of the club were Mrs. Sylvia Jones of Jersey City, N. J., and Mrs. Chas. Stevens of Chicago, Ill. During the course of the evening a flash light was taken by Photographer Johnston and in the centre of the group were the honored guests and on each side were the ladies who did the receiving. The manner in which the rooms of the association were decorated was very unique and together with the gorgeously gowned ladies, the scene was one of beauty. After three hours of dancing, whist playing and other amusements, the banquet table was announced as ready to do its part of the entertaining. It was 12:30 o'clock when the guests required to the banquet room where they were received by Mr. Brown and his committee. The honored guests were escorted to the table by Mr. W. W. Mumphris, president of the Piney Wood Club and Mr. Thos Greene, financial secretary of the Eureka Aid and Athletic Club. Both of the gentlemen were guests of the "I Thank You". Immediately after the seating of the guests, Mr. C. L. Davis, vice chief of the club, called the house to order and the minutes of the last sitting were read by Mr. Raymond A. Hill in the absence of the secretary, Mr. Robert H. Burke. After the usual opening and the general hand shake of a very peculiar nature which is used by the members and which was also given to the guests, a sign of the dry toast was presented and passed around. The illness of Former Chief Ed. R. Collins, who is in New York, was mentioned and a set of resolutions were drafted stating their regrets. The collation was served in courses and in a style that was very commendable to the committee. It was not until the "wee" hours before the merry makers began making their way homeward, carrying with them pleasant recollections of a well spent evening. Mr. Furman Gardner announces the marriage of his daughter, Louse J| to Mr. Andrew D. Monroë, which occurred on January 17th,; Rev. N. H. Whitmire performing the ceremony. CAPT SEABROOKS ADDS AUTO FLORAL WAGON Capt. II. Seabroos, the popular undertaker, has added during the week a beautiful automobile floral wagon to his already excellent equipment. This addition makes three motor driven conveyances owned by Capt. Seabrooks in his business beside numerous horse drawn carriages, hearses and service wagons. to the colored people, affording them better protection under the law and providing better educational facilities. We believe that now is the greatest opportunity that the South has ever had for white and black people in the various communities to get together and have a thorough understanding with reference to their common interest, and also to co-operate for the general welfare of all. We believe that the time has come for the best element of the white people and colored people to unite to protect the interest of both races to the end that more effective work may be done in the upbuilding of a greater South. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SATURDAY JANUARY 20TH. 1917 Urban League Will Meet Monday Night REPORTS FOR QUARTER WILL BE MADE BY COMMITTEES All Members Urged to be Present to Hear of Work The quarterly meeting of the local branch of the National Urban League will be held Monday night at the league's headquarters, Gwinnett lane and West Broad streets. It is requested by the officers of the league that all members be present as matters of much importance to the welfare of the organization will be brought up. During the past quarter the league has been very active and the work for the period will be reporter upon by the various committees. The meeting will convene at 8:30 o'clock and will be presided over by the president. All members who cannot be present are requested to send in their dues. THE NEW YEAR BRINGS MEMORIAL FUND GIFTS Tuskegee Inst, Ala., Jan. 15.—With almost pre-arranged exactness, a number of organizations and individuals sent in contributions to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund just about the close of the old year, and these letters reached Tuskegee at the beginning of the new year just like messengers of new year greetings. It was one of these significantly fortunate occurrences which seem to give a most encouraging outlook for continued returns during the present year. The Birmingham District Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association sent $25.00 with the following expression accompanying it: "Some time ago our, association's attention was called to the fact that a memorial fund was in process of collection for the purpose of commemorating the life and work of our great friend, brother and co-worker, Dr. Booker T. Washington. We gave due deliberation to this appeal and as a body have raised by contribution from among our members, the sum of $25.00. The amount enclosed by no means represents our full interest and devotion to this noble effort, but does express in part our interest in the success of the campaign." This letter was signed by Dr. B. E. Huckabee, president; Dr. J. C. Johnson, treasurer, and Dr. Fred D. Bradford, secretary. Through the courtesy of Hon. R. B. McCraig, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of North Carolina, a contribution of $100 was received from this important state grand lodge. Mr. McCraig says: "Pursuant to my promise and in response to the general appeal for contributions to the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund, I have the honor of handing you our check for $100 for this fund. This contribution is a free will offering from various lodges withing the jurisdiction of North Carolina and at the time of sending, the actual amount reported was $94.00, to which I have added the balance to make the even $100. Should any further remittances come from these lodges I shall see that the amount is forwarded to you promptly." Mr. J. A. Blume, manager of the Winston Industrial Insurance Company, Winston-Salem, N. C., is also a member of the Masonic grand lodge of his state, and in a letter announcing the decision of the grand lodge to send the $100 referred to above, he says: "There is no reason why the fraternal organizations of North Carolina should not contribute at least $1,200 to the Memorial fund. We have in this state over 500 Masonic lodges; 500 Odd Fellow Lodges and more than 200 Pythian lodges, and if these would contribute $1.00 each, the amount from that source would be creditable to the state and race." Other fraternal organizations may follow this suggestion and plan. The individual contribution was $100 from Hon. J. C. Napler of Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Napler was a life long of Dr. Washington and was associated with the National Negro Business League from its beginning up to the present time; having been elected president at the last meeting in Kansas City in 1910. Mr. Napier is one of that group of loyal friends to Dr. Washington whom he often referred to as "The Old Guard." It was therefore all the more gratifying that his contributin should be received at this time. Mr. John Gadsden, of Bluffton, S. C., was a visitor to the city this week. The many friends of Mr. Ed. R. Collins will regret to learn of his serious illness in New York. Farmers' Conference Meets Next Month AT GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE FEBRUARY, 21 TO 23 Many Subjects of Vital Importance To Farmers to be Discussed The nineteenth annual session of the Farmers' Conference will convene February 21st at the Ga. State College, Thunderbolt. The conference which will cover a period of three days, will probably attract very wide attention from the farmers of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina as one of the feature subjects on the program for discussion will be the boll weevil. Aside from the discussion of such vital topics as this to the farmers, the large migration of Negroes to the north within the past eight months will consume no small degree of attention by the sessions and this subject will undoubtedly be of much interest to those in attendance. Some of the ablest Negro and white speakers to be obtained for the occasion have been selected to appear on the three day program. There was never a time when the conditions of the Negro farmers called more loudly for consideration than now, and the management of the conference is therefore very desirous of having all persons present at the sessions to advise upon the important subjects which will be discussed. SAVANNAH STUDENT MAFES EXCELLENT MARK Among the Savannah students who are making good at the various out-of-town colleges is Miss Carrie E. Greene, who received a mark of 90 per cent in the first term's examinations at Wilberforce University. Miss Greene, who is matriculated in the commercial department, lives at 1111 Gwinnett street, east, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Green. Y. M. C. A. COMING MUSICAL ATTRACTING ATTENTION Without doubt the early presentation of the Invincible Concert Company, under the management of, the Williams Singers, at St. Phillip church Wednesday evening January 31st, promises to attract the entire local colony of music lovers. Tickets for the superb musical attraction are now on sale at the Savannah Pharmacy. Reserved seats 35 cents, general admission 25 cents. The local-management of this coming attraction, Dr. C. F. Bront, chairman, desires the patrons to be in their seats no later than 8:15 p. m., in order that they may enjoy the entire program. At a meeting of the Social Clubs Union held at the Eureka Club on last Thursday night, arrangements were perfected for the celebration of Lincoln's birthday on February 12th. The exercises will be held at night at First Bryan Baptist Church and Prof. R. R. Wright has been selected as the principal speaker. DISTRICT WORKERS PLAN 1917 CAMPAIGN The district workers of the Urban League, composed of the ladies directly in charge of the several working districts of the league work, had an interesting session at The Tribune building Thursday, January 18. Many of the workers were present, including Me-dames Legare, Blake and Douglas from West Savannah. Mrs. W. R. Fields, president, presided. It was decided to carry out the full plan of the league, in organizing local district clubs, embracing in their membership all persons interested in charitable work in the several districts. Each local club will have a monthly meeting somewhere in its district, there to take up the local problems which may confront it. The chairman and others of the local districts will meet in a central committee conference, once each month, on the third Thursday afternoon of the month, for an exchange of experiences and ideas. It is proposed to wage a vigorous campaign for general uplift. Mr. J. G. Lemon addressed the meeting, outlining the work of district organizations. OLD FOLKS ASSOCIATION Members of the old folks Home Association are requested to meet at Butler Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 4 p.m. COMMUNITY CARD PARTY A GRAND SUCCESS Delightful Affair Enjoyed by About Three Hundred The community card party and dance given Thursday night at the Catholic hall for the benefit of the Charity hospital building fund was one of the most delightful affairs of the season. It was a success from every stand point and was enjoyed by a crowd of over three hundred persons. The highest number of points in the card playing were scored by Mrs. C. E. Brent and Miss Emmie Anderson with Lawyer J. G. Lemon a close second. There were sixty-six tables and the playing consumed one hour and fifteen minutes. The prizes which were awarded the winner at each table were beautiful the total collection making a most pleasing display on the stage of the hall. After the card games, the happy throng indulged in the "merry whirl" until early morning. Mrs. R. H. McNichols who was foremost in getting up the affair, and her assistants had everything in excellent shape for the evening's entertainment and not a hitch was experienced in any of the arrangements, everything being carried out as per the well-laid plans. ONLY ANOTHER NEGRO "In Atlanta a few years ago, the chalungung was working in Peachtree street on the block that runs from Baker to Ivy. Four Negro convicts dropped and died. They drank too much ice water, the authorities said. The convicts had been beaten. They had been accused of loafing on the job. "Just before the present warden in Fulton county, C. H. Glirdeu, took office, the Grand Jury of Fulton county saw the photograph of the breast and back of a prisoner. Jurors saw the man himself. His skin was black, but that did not hide the cancerous growth which had eaten through his breast, nor te horrible welts where the merciless lash had cut and gashed the sick man's back. He had been charged with soldiering. "Better days have come with the present warden of Fulton county whose purpose we believe is to be human and good, but even under his regime, recently a mutiny was reported in one of the camps and the lash was used to subdue the men and drive them to their work. The warden, like our state, is in the grip of system which can bring only infamy and disgrace to us. "Witness, the account sent out by our Savannah correspondent and published in this issue of the death of the convict James Youngblood. He was charged with refusal to work. Doctor Righton, coroner of Chatham county, says the man's kidneys show a condition that would have made the man insane. He was beaten day after day for refusal to work. Merciful death freed him from our chains. "A week after his death, Chairman Davidson of the prison commission of Georgia told our representative that he had not heard of the case but would look it up, and if the facts warranted, the commission would investigate. Somewhat late for James Youngblood had the state stained with his blood "If such things can occur in Fulton and Chatham, two of the leading counties of Georgia, something is radically wrong with the prison system from the humblest convict guard to the head of the prison commission itself. What is it? We are not a race of brutes. Neither are all of those in charge of our prisoners inhuman monsters. Less than a month ago one of them, in speaking of the parole system and the indeterminate sentence in use in other states, said that he believed that it would be far better, if some hope, instead of the horror of lasting confinement, chains and the fear of beating, were held before the men sent to our enangangs. "The bruised backs and legs of our prisoners chained together as they toss in their beds at night are an indictment of Georgia before the civilized world. Is there no man in public life in Georgia big, strong and brave enough to start the new year with a resolution that this shame shall be driven from the state and a new page begun in the history of the treatment of our criminal class? " "Surely there is something more important to be considered than the mere question of how many of these poor creatures shall sweat and toll, fear driven, to bring dollars building roads for this county or that, while their families are being made to face starvation and want for the lack of their --- NUMBER 20 NEGRO CHILDREN TO SAVE WASTE PAPER ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN TO ENTER CONTEST. Supt. Gibson to Explain Movement to Teachers and Friends Wednesday The Negro school children of the city will be busily engaged after a certain date next week in a paper saving contest which will be inaugurated in the four schools by Superintendent Gibson. The movement which has for its object both a civic and economic value, will be explained by the superintendent at a conference with all of the Negro teachers and friends at the Cuyler street school next Wednesday afternoon. For the school collecting the largest amount of waste paper a $275.00 piano will be awarded and for the class gathering the largest amount $25 in gold with the next largest classes getting $15 and $10 in gold, respectively. These prizes will be offered by the Savannah Paper Bailing company. As an incentive for the children to work zealously in the collection of waste paper, they will be paid a given amount for each hundred pounds brought to the school, certain days being specified for receiving the paper at the schools. Children will be allowed to get paper from any source except from the city waste boxes which are upon the streets. Almost any sort of paper will be accepted. The largest price per hundred pounds is to be paid for magazines while news papers, old books and wrapping paper will also receive a monetary value. In order that the schools may all enter the contest on an equal basis, the total amount of paper collected at each school will be divided at the end of the contest, about June 15th, by its enrollment at a given date, say Jan. 11th, the school with the largest collection per student receiving the piano. By this method the smallest of the four schools has equally as good a chance for winning the prize as the largest Superintendent Gibson wishes the hearty cooperation of all citizens in this movement and is especially desirous of having all civic organizations give it their hearty support. The heads of these organizations and the preachers in particular are welcome to attend the meeting Wednesday afternoon and are asked to give their co-operation in this movement which has been started for the civic as well as the economic welfare of the city. Large placards calling attention to the movement will be distributed in all of the class rooms and any other information desired concerning the contest may be received from any one of the principals or teachers after Wednesday. MISSIONARY BAPTIST LOCATED IN THIS CITY The Rev. M. W. White of Atlanta, state missionary of the Negro Baptists, has taken up headquarters in this city. Rev. White is appointed head of the Savannah district which is one of the four state divisions and which comprises twenty-five counties. ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH An organ recital will be given every Sunday evening at St. Stephen's church at 7:45 o'clock. On tomorrow night the following program will be rendered: Nocturne, Op 9 No 2.....Chopin Song In the Night.....Spiney Hymn Of Praise.....Mendelssohn Serenade.....Schubert Vocal Solo.....Miss Helen Ellis Gloria.....Farmer's Mass labor, when the lives and souls of the prisoners are being destroyed and damned by the treatment they are given by their guards. "We want roads. Yes. But the destruction and damnation of men are not essential to the building of roads. If it were so, all Georgia would cry, Let the roads go and save the men. "We say—Build both roads and men. "Other states are doing this. Why should Georgia he disgraces? "It is not enough to say.—He was only a Negro."—The Way, Atlanta, Ga. Rev. B. J. Ross, presiding elder, will be out of the city for the next two weeks holding quarterly conferences at Baxley and Jesup. William Styles who was convicted during the week for violating the prohibition law, was not Mr. W. J. Stiles, manager of the Pekin theatre. OUR ae ee ee ay See THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE ‘ ° ‘ ‘ SE A SSS .THE SAVANNAH, TRIBUNE Established 1875 e ‘ By JOHN H, DEVEAUX pe tos Published by . SOL. C. JOINSON Editor and Proprietor * 448. H. BULLE 7 Asso, Editor and Munager =e ED. H. BURKE . City Editor Published Every Saturday 1009 WEST BROAD STREET Phone 2171 . Subseription Rates Ong Year......-eeeeceeeee eee es S150 Six Months.......--seceeeees eee 1.00 Hemiitance must be made by Express ee Post Olfice Money Order, or Kegister- eu Letter. Advertising Rates given on Application. ‘ a a es Entered at the Post Office at Suran- aah, Georgia, as Second class Mall ——— ee Saturday January, 20th, 1917 The movement of saving waste pas per, which is being inaugurated among the school children by the superinten- dent, Is one which appeals to every thoughtful citizen, for it has not only a civic value to the community but an economic value as well, It will feach the children the habit of civie pride, cleanliness and a desire for a wholsome- ness of the environment in which they live. It will impress upon them the necessity of saving little things and in this way instill in them a desire to accumulate things of value. The movement is an excellent one, one which every parent shvatd encourage, every civic organization support and the entire city appreciare for 1t less- ens the danger of fire and disease in the community and {Is of real economic and civic value to the entire common- wealth. ci ae Nes ae ee Se Ae we discussed at some length the causes of industrial unrest and the general migration of Negro labor from rural communities to Northern labor cen- ters, under inducements of higher wag- es, etc. ‘The process continues, in spite of the vivid and frightful stories of suffering from cold, insufficient housing and the uncertain amount of sickness and death which these new conditions entail. This exodus will in- crease as the better weather comes on. % Now is the time for the state and city governments .to take the steps necessary to check or regulate it. No one can forget the unusual amount of unemployment prior to a year ago, and, of curse, 20 one was surprised that the demand for com- mon labor at high wages found thous- ands in the Southland ready to re spond at almost any sacrifice and risk. Many of the improvideat, no doubt, have suffered in the adjustment to new conditions. The Tuskegee conference, whieh con- vened this weck, devoted a part of its time to discussing ways and means, not of fostering or encouraging the ex- odus of labor, but ,of securing for it the most favorable conditions possible, in all circumstances, South and North. Another conference of like chanicter, under the auspices of the National Lea- Kue on Prban Conditions Among Ne- Rrogs will be held in New York. the latter part of “the present months. Leading Negroes, the country over,“are seriously concerned over the problem. Unemployment means an economic loss to the country. Every unit of em- ployment during the yeur means the conservation of human resources and resultant prosperity for all. Aside from the deficient from sickness, in- jury, delinquency and unwillingness to work, there ure many able-bodied. will- ing to work, who are unemployed. The state and city could reduce the precent- age of unemployment among the able- bodied and willing by establishing some means of bringing workers and unem- ployers together. <fhis could be done through the De- partment of Labor of the state, acting not, inconsistent with the Federal au- thority, by the establishment of a ays- tem of local labor bureaus, under a central clearing house. This system has been found very effective in Ger- many, and is practicable under our conditions. In times of depression, the state could reduce unemployment by advancing and increasing public works, such as high- ways, harbors, public works and the’ Mike.” | A campaign for education will be nec- essary to induce the workers and em- Ployers to stake upon the ability and reliability of these experts, and there will be some Httle lack of smoothness in the readjustment. In the end, how- ever, from a fair measure of success, we ought expect eminently satisfactory results. Savannah's health record for 1916, surpassed that of any of the preceed- ing! thirty years, according to the re- cent report of the elty health office. There hasbeen less “of sickness and less-of death” among all classes and from nearly all causes*tors sass year ainde the”bégititing of dependable rec Se ae ag ge a ge oxds. tug a menace to that of the whites, It ix refreshing and encouraging that these reports Indicate that the Ne- Rroem, too, show decisive health im- provements. The record 1s/doubly in- teresting when compared with that of Atlanta, the capitol of the state, which shows Improvement in the white health but, unfortunately, an alarming ret- rogression in Negro health. We cannot vouch for fairness or ac- curacy of the Atlanta record, but the Savauauh Health office has maintained an unassailable record for system and anthentiety, and its distinguished head has always manifested a deep, helpful interest in the physical welfare of the Savannah Negro and upon many oc- casions, has asserted that interest in our behalf and commended us when we made advances. During the past year the new sys- tem of house drainage Has been wide- ly extended over the city, improving the sanitary conditions greatly, and removing many of the sources of in- fection and contagion, To this agency, Perhaps, the above splendid showing is primarily due. Agitation, health leducation, as carried on among the People, has had much to do with se- curing these satisfactory results, too. and all agencies and organizations en- gaged in this work have reason to feel encouraged and inspired to continue their laudable work. According to the compiled record, colored people appear to be almost im- mune to diptheria,—hitherto so fatal to the whites—only six of the total of 83 cases reported, being colored, ani only one death. The development of Qptheria antitoxin has rendered this dread malady easily curable, there be- ing only three deaths for the year ror that cause, one tess than for 1915 | In 1915, there were 33 colored death< from malaria fever, while in 1916 there were only 23, while from typhoid. there were 13 in 1915 as against 17 in 1916. . Forty-two Negroes died of pellagra in 1915, as against only 19 Jn 1916, a decrease of over 50 per cent. Tuberculosin Is still the dread scourge of colored people, while the white race seems to have passed thm its ‘period of great fatality and ap- pears to be reaching the immune stace During 1915, the number of colored deaths from tuberculosis was 197, while In 1916 there were 135, a decrease of 62 or over 30 per cent. There were 28 white deaths in 1915 against 31 in 1916, a Slight increase. This dread disease, due directly to poor housing and bad sanitation, shows healthy improvement with room for freater improvement. Like the ty- period records, that of tuberculosis seemx to bear a direct relation to im- proved drainage conditions, In addition to the above, it is ta he noted that there is a marked decrease in the general total of infantile deaths and still-births, : It ts about time we are deriving some of the certain benefits of the Federal Government's pure food Jaw, the state laws, prohibiting “cure-all” patent medicines and the ant!-narcotic law, the local ordinances regulating the milk standard, the tuberculin test | for cows, the care of restaurants, cafes and the screpning of fruits on public! sale, thé covered garbage can and the! disposal of garbage, weed-cutting, ete.:' ani, may be, we are. 7 | And we must not become weary in! well doing. While we are grateful at improvement we must not let up in our campaign for better sanitation and better health, beeause’ these Iead to hetter economy and greater efficiency in every way. There are many sore spots in the city, particularly in the Negro districts of Yamncraw, Frog- town and the Fort—Spots which may easliy be remedied in some helpful de- gree. Now when the city is unable or refuses to help.in spetifie instances, the people, themselves, through their! organizations of various ,sorts, in sélf- | defense, must take up {he job. The ministers from the pulpits must teach the lesson of better conservation and lead the way in practical community } etl ee eT city at the instance of the league fs seon to open a play ground, which will Wehr some. Dr, Harrls, representing the league, has given ilustrated lec- tures on tuberculosis and other health subjecis in many sections. But a great deal more must be done to change the Complexion of a bad situation. Great huprovenent wij] be noted there when the people are made to see the danger of living under present conditions, and the advantages of greater cleanliness. Introduce a few bright spots in these sections, organize the people for home improvement aud educate them in the ways of better living, and it will not he long before these efforts will show Kreater results in the Health Office. * NEGRO IDEALS ‘The destiny of a people is determined by their ideals, These ideals appear and disappear, and with them disap- pear the nations which embody the ideats. No nation has yet appeared whose ffleals have proved sufficient for its cumulative needs. The position of the Negro in America ts complicated by the fact that he fs not in n sepa- rate territory he cannot work out his destiny free from the coufiicting ideals, sentiments and customs of a white en- vironment. The white ‘man does not like the Negro and there is no place for him in the white man’s world. Christianity, despite its teachings, does not induce the dominant race to admit the blackman as a brother, The teach- ings and the practices of the white man’s religion bafle him. He finds that the principles of democracy he has been taught do not, in practice, apply to him. In education he does not have an equal chance. The colleges ex- clude or at most folerate him. If hé acquires an education there is no plan for him among the whites. In skilled industry there is a growing tendency to exclude him. Now the program of the twentleth- century Negro ts to conquer all this feeling against him that exists In the dominant roce. This new Negro feels that there rests on him the respons!- bility of leading Christianity and de- mocracy back to their qnetent profes. sions, His ideal ts to refuse to accept the stamp of inferlority and to fight segregation and discrimination. The refusal of the white man to accept the Negro and give him full freedom and opportunity to develop is the greatest obstacle to be overcome. This attitude of the white man is unreasonable. It must yield to the Negro’s demand or it must pe broken."—Lisiie Pinckney, Journal of Race Development.s . | ENCOMIUM TO MRS. FLEMING On September 22, 1916, God, Jin His wise providence, removed from our midst, Mrs. ‘Charity Fleming. We bow In humblp submission to His will, knowing that He doeth all things well, and our Ioss is “heaven's gain. Mrs. Fleming was one of the’sixteen members who organized the First Con- gregational Church of Savanuah, near- ly forty-cight years ago. She and her: ci-workers have done so much ‘In hold- ing up intelligence and religion in this community. They have made Sevan= nah hetter by establishing Congrega- tionalism here. _ Sister Fleming is the last of the no- Me sixteen to cross the myst" river. We, the members of the First Con- gregational Church, mourn her loss. We express our feelings in the lan- xuage of the poet: ane “sister, thou wast mild and lovely, Gentle as the summer's breeze— Pleasant as the air of evening, When it floats among the trees. Peaceful he thy silent slumber— Peaceful in thy grave so low. Trou no more shalt join our number; Thou no more’our songs shall know, Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled; Then in heaven with joy to greet thee. Where no farewell tears are shed. nr Committee, Mrs. G. A, Horton Mrs. N, A. Herd : 4 Dea. E. BB. Roberts, Chr ELITE TEMPLE DAUGHTERS OF a ELES Weldow Lodge No. 26, of Elks con- ducted the installation’ of officers of Elite Temple No. 71, Daughters of Elks om last Tuesday night at their lodge room in the -Masonic Temple. Exalted Ruler F. A. Dilworth acted as installing officer. The officers are: W. E. Brown, D. R.; F. A. Mucherson, V.; Rosa Monroe, Asst. D, R.; Anna Baker, PD. Chaplain S. Biggeins, F. secretary; G, L. Jarrett,,R. Secretary; RL, Barnes, D. “Treasurer; J. FE. Collins, organist; Ella Slocum, Door Keeper; Nellie Hill, gate keeper; directors, Mar- tha Jones, A. Anderson, F. Mosley. MEETING OF POGLICYHOLDERS The annual meeting of the -policy holders of the Guaranty Mutual Life and Health Insurance Company will be held at the office of the. company, 465 West Broad street at 8 p, m., on Tuésday evening, February 13th, 1917; at- Savannah, Ga. L, M. POLLARD, Secretary In Memory ~ So cadareeanen a wcee ; ; , Re = a CARN | «ye PE PRB GES INS ; » + OOULES op | _g~ 1 OE e 0 te Your Earning Power will not = H last forever, Old age is * et certain;sickness and. t t accidents arewith- ~~ | in the range of .-. ; | + possibilities. = - . i Prepare for the time when your earning fower : 3 pO sometimes In Kind remembrance of my loving one, Louls Maxwell, Jr., who died Jan. uary 22, 1914. Iu your grave you Silently sleep. Husband, I shall never forget you, some sweet day, in the bexutiful land, we will meet. Loving wife, Maggie Maxwell Cearly beloyed wife and mother, Mrs, Georgia Bacon, who diea January 21, 1911, a A precious one from us is gone, The votce we loved is still; The place is yacant in our home, Which never can be filled. She has gone to live with Jesus, So why should we wish her here; ‘We would not dim her radiant lot, With mortal stain or fear. Dear is the grave in which she fs laid, Sweet {s the memory Which will never fade; Heart of our life 1s bursa, , Under the sod where she peacefully | sleeps. . | Farewell dear mother, but not forever, For there will be a glorrous dawn. When we shall meet to part, no never, On that resurrection morn, Her devoted husband and children Mr. Joseph E. Bacon Mrs. Rebecca ‘B. White Miss Ruth A. Bacor Mrs. Lula B. Black, N. Y. | - Mrs. Josepnine B, Tate, N.Y. Little Tomle L, Bacon, N. Y. In loving memory of our dearly be- loved one, Ruby Lee Davis, who dé- parted this lfe January 13, 1916 Gone but not forgotten, “ There's sorrow in our hearts today. There's sadness on our brow; For she, the loved, has passed away, And we are mourning now. * The eye that once did sparkle bright, The hand that pressed our own; No more shail gladden on our sight,— Our cherished one has flown. And we did lore her well, ’tis true, Now thou can’t love here more, For she has left this world and us, On angel wings $o soar | Above the world, its ceaseless strife, Its turmolls and its care, To enter on eternal life, And reign in glory there. _ O, let this thought now cheer our soul, And bid our tenrs depart; i A few more days our course shall roll We will meet, no more to part. | No more upon our ears shall fall The saddening word “farewell.” ‘ No more a parting hour But all in perfect union dwell. Mother, Mrs. Carrie Davis Father, Mr, James H. C. Davis Sisters, Frances Davis, Eva Reid . Mrs. Anna Ruth Cuspard * Brother, James Davis, Jr. Wa ge Earners: Savin gs Bank UNDER STATE SUPERVISION The Pioneer Negro Savings Bank of Georgia, You and Yours are cordially invited to join our 1917 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB 10 Cents per week will pay $5.00 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. 2 25 Cents per week will pay $12.50 next Christ- mas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. . 50 Cents per week will pay $25.00 next Christ- mas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. $1.00 per week will pay $50.00 next Ctristmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. : JOIN NOW! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL, WRITE OR PHONE US. ra s ¥ RESOLUTION | Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, in His wise providence to re- move from this world militant “to the world triumphant, our esteem& friend and brother, J, F, Quarterman, one who was a true and faithful member, and a promoter for. gool and for the welfare of the Mutual Benevolent So- clety, and whose presence we do great- ly miss. zs In as much as he has been summoned in attendance to a more high and lofty mission by his Creator, we, the sur- viving members must, and ican only bow in humble submission to His di- vine calling, and say “Let Thy will be done.” We miss your presence and loss to us, dear brother, but in accordance to the promise banded to man by Him who gave His life to us, that “Eternal life is your gain.” Be it therefore; Resolved, that in commemoration of you, our beloved and much esteemed friend, that a special page of memorial be provided on the records of this so- clety and be also published in The Sa- vannah Tribune, and a copy be sent to the bereaved family. oe ‘Resepcetfully The Mutual Benevolent Society Committee, A. P. Williams , Cc. C, Middleton Chay. Seiglin, Statement of Condition at the Close of Business October 31st, 1916, as Found by the State Bank Examiners ° RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts..... ate ee sees. $206,910.82 Banking House and Fixtures.......... 72,358.07 Other Real Estate and Investment....... 26,139.99 Cash and Due from other Banks......... 12,210.06 : Total... 00... ee. eee ee ee. $317,618.94 LIABILITIES: Capital Paid In.........0..0..2........$ 50-000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits.....---.. 34,298.31 Deposits ..........0cccccscseccceonsees 187,420.63 Bills Payable...............0.000000005 45,900.00 8 Total... 2... eeeeeg lessee t e+ $317,618.94 j a = tare - ty 2. =, . 3 . Altce aud ‘West Broad Stréets a a Protect Your Horses" Feet (OlECT VOUT nOMses Fee Have Them Shod by The Cresceas Horseshoelag and Clipping Shop 315 Jevrerson st, Phone 3509 NELSON A. CUVLER “The Expert Horreshoer.” Prop. * Important—The only Experi orseshoeipg shop in the city op ! erated by a colored man. - : 2 7 : ene ee eee ee ne ee eS a eee a Oe the _ - THE SAVANNAH ‘TRIBUNE , = * - Foes - PAGE FI aE mE savant pu EEE ace FOE ' : : Sobhieeeeerbielrisiett:| MASS MEETING AT ST. MARYS [ JPR RR Re ehehitrriiin beh etereiie Locals and Persona's Social Hapnenines [fePetteretrereetetg| sassomenne ar sr. wamys. |p prepeeenienenenns he Mega Elizateth and Miss J, G. Mur- —tay, formerly of this city now living at Pleasantville, N. Y., Spent new year's in Brooklyn, N, Y. with Miss Laurett Randolph. They were entertained with a new year’s dinner party on Monday evening. Those present were Misses Elizabeth Murry, J. G. Murry, Lau- rett Randolph, Essie Randolph, Messrs EK. Carter and Johunie Artworth, Mr. Fred McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cante, Mr. und Mrs Dan Murray, Miss J.°G. and Elizabeth Murray on their return to Pleasantville stopped in New York City and were entertained with. luncheon at the home of Mrs. Hutchen. ai: see Why should Negroes of Savannah longer crowd themselves in the way of white people in the hot summer days around their places of resort where they are not wanted, when they can get all they desire at Hope Crest,. in- cluding a home site? Buy a lot there now and be happy. See my ad in this issue G. H. Bowen—tf. » ae Mr, O. M, Hall, general manager of the Peoples Health and Life Insurance Company, accompanied by Mrs. O. Af. Hall, are in the city, on a trip com- pining business and pleasure they are ae at present with Mr. and Mrs, Brookfns, 613 Russell street. Gener- al Manager Hall is loud in his praises of the intelligent way In which his local manager, Mr. J. S. Causey, is handling the company's affairs on the Sarannah district. fe ss 8 “Coming events cast their shadows before them”. This also explains why Hope Crest will be the finest summer resort in the South for the Negro, Buyza Iot now while they are for sale. See my ad in this issue—G. H. Bowen. —tt. es ee = “There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, if taken at ifs flood, leads on to fortune.” This is a great truth, and it is also true that you will make big money and get much real pleasure if you ride in on the Hope Crest tide, and invest your money there See my ad in this issue. 3. H. Bowen~—tf. oes : Mrs. Qceana Marshall and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Eva Marshall, of Saratoga, N. ¥., left Monday for the north after a stay of about five weeks, the guests of-Capt. and Mrs. E. Sex- brooks, Hoth ladies expressed them- selves as being well pleased with their visit here and were very much impres- ‘Ned with the excellent showing of the Negroes here. They were shown all over the beautiful roads of the county by Capt and Mrs. Seabrooks in their handsome new seven passenger tour- ing car. The Iadiex will visit Wash- ington and Philadelphia before return. ing to Saratoga. : see FOR SALE OR RENT—Upright pia- no in first class condition, for rent or sale. Particulars given at The Trib- une office. see Mme, Estelle of New York, accom-. panied by her cousin, Mrs. Lizzie But- ler and little Anges Jacobs, her od- ehild, after a stay of two weeks in the elty, left for her hone yesterday. ‘ eee FOR SALE—Two acres of land of Buckhaulter road, crossing. the At- Jantic Coast Line Railroad. For fur- ther information, call at 529 Gasten strect, east. F. Mitchell, 8 Mrs. Julia Haines of Macon and Mrs. Helen Sanders of Atlanta are in the city visiting friends. cee Miss Meta Butler and Miss Anna Mays left Tuesday for New York where they wiil reside. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDI- TORS, GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands aguinst the estate of G. 3. Young, late of said county, de- veased, to present them to me, prop- erly made ont, within the time pre- seribed by law, so as to show their character and amount; and all persons indebted to said deceased, are requested 1o make immediate payment to us. Savannah, Ga., December 29, 1916. F. D. TUCKER, Administrator, estate of G. B. Young. 23 .. FOR SALE—On easy terms to col- ere] man of zond character, 1229 El- Uctt avenue, 5 room honse on 30 foot lot, city water in yard. ©. A. Me- Carthy, Germavia Bank. CARD OF THANKS The femily 6f the late Mrs. Annte Greene wish to express thelr appre- ciation to their friends for the many Kindness shown during her illness and also for floral designa sent npon the occasion of her death, z LET US PRESS YOUIT. CLOTHES + We make a specialty ef Cleaning, ‘Pressing aod Reparing Clothes. Give Bs a trial call or chone Henry Street Pressing Club, 34 Henry Street, West —Phone 1487. Marion Massey, pro- rrietor: e ew Social Happenings One of the pleasant happenings of the week was a farewell social given by Mrs. C. C. Allen ut ner home, West 35th street on Thnrsday afternoon from 5 to 7 o'clock in hoyor of Mme. Estelle of New York. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in various games and amusic, Mrs. Frances Mason as- sisted Iu receiving and served ‘the punch, . An enjoyable sociable was fendered Madam Estelle of New York City on last Wednesday evening at the hore of Mrs. Lacy A. Newton, 506 Park avenue, West. The hostess were: Mrs. Newton, Mrs, Franeess Mason and Mrs. Claudia C, Allen. The eveniig—was spent In whist playing, singing and dancing. Miss Camilla Marshall and Miss Ger- trude Peters performed at the piano. ‘Those present were Siadam Estelle and Mrs. Re B. Coleman of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Brown of Brook- field, Mass, Miss A. E. Brown and Mrs. M. Green of New York; Mr. and Mrs. J. O, Myers, Mrs. Joseph Gar- nett, Mrs. Bertha Chisholm, Mrs. Pink- ey Floyd, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. Claudia ©. Alien, Mrs. Frances Mason, Mrs. L, A. Newton, Miss Dorothy Wil- iams, Miss Camilla Marshall, Miss Gertrude Peters, Dr. E. J. Smith, Mr. Cato Young, Mr. B. H. Burke, Mr. John Mitchell, Mr. E. J. Newton, Mr. and‘Mr. James Waters. Mrs. Anna Trawick entertained the Round Tree Social Club and Sewing circle, Wednesday evening, at her res- idence, 795 Bolton street, west. Many games were played and refreshments served. Mr. Moses Washington and Mr, C. Davis were winners in the whist gumes. The officers of the club are Dugene Trawick, president; Mrs. Bulah Smith, secretary; and Mrs. Lil- lie Jackson, treasurer. - The second anniversary of the Sa- rah Allen Sewing Circle of St. Phil- ip A, M. E. Chureh was observed on Friday evening, January 12th, at the residence of Mrs, J. D. Hamilton, 522 east Henry street. The home was heautifully decorated for we occasion, the circle’s colors, blue and white, be- ing very tastily arranged, giving it an artistic finish, The following program was renderel: History or the elrcle, Miss R. R. Rogers; Solo, Mfrs. L. B. Thompson; select reading, Mrs. W. G. Hill; Sarah Allen Gazette, Mrs. B. G. Young; address, Rev. R. V. Branch; response, Mr. John H, Law. The game of questions conducted by Mrs. TR. TR. Wright and Mfrs. L. B. Thompson, which embraced a history of the A. M. E. church, was very interesting, The prize offered for the complete answer to all questions was won by Mrs. O. Tk. Marshall of Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Many beautiful articles of fancy work were shown as exhibits. Refreshments were served, which were enjoyable. The oflicers of the circle are: Mrs. J. D. Hamilton, president; Mrs. Gusste Brinson, vice president; , Mrs. C. L. Howard, treasurer; and Miss It. R. Rogers, se¢retary. "Those present were Rev. R. V. Brach; Prof. and Mrs. R. R, Wright, Prof, and Mrs. L. B. Thomp- son, Prof and Mrs. Tibbs, Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Pinckney, Dr. and Mra. C RB. Tyson, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. E. C, Blackshear, Mr. and Mrs. E. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Young, Rev. and Mrs. ©. P. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Young, Mr, and Mrs. Horace Young, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Law, Mrs, R. 1. Barnes, Mrs. J. D. Hamilton, Mrs. E. Seahrooks, Mrs, C. L. Moward, Mrs, M. F. Harper, Mrs. TY. Hopkins, Mrs. Gussie Brinson, Mrs. W. G. Hill, Mrs. B, Ladd, Mrs. Emily’ Gilmore, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs, Toney, Mrs. Sam. A. King, Mrs. Amanda Da- vis, Mrs. Mamie Williams, Mrs. Robt. Williams, Mrs. M. E. Butler, Mrs. 0. I. Marshall, Saratoga,. Springs, N. Y., Mrs, Ino. Owens, Mrs. Geo. W. Smith, Mrs. Sarah Addison, Mr, and Mrs, Brown, New York City, Mrs. A. Allen, Mrs. Anna Hill Mrs. F. L. Lash, Miss M. B. Cole, Miss Hurd, Macon, Ga. Miss Ada Scott, Miss Julia Wright, Miss M. Shivery, Miss R. R. Rogers, Miss Orine Childs, Miss Ylorine Wash- SUPT, GIBSON ADDKESSES !- WEST BROAD PARENTS At a meeting Wednesday afternoon of the’ parents of the children of the West Brond Street school, Superinten- dent Gibson was the yrinclpal speaker. There were in the neighborhood of a hundred parents present and the talk they reavived from the superintendent was both interesting and impressive. He spoke of education in getieral, tell- ling af the differen-e between the re- quirements of educaton of teday and those of by-gone days. Wrapt attention was given the speaker and his hearers showed an unusual degree of appreciation. MECHANIC WANTED A. first-class, al'-rnmnd automobile re- pair man wanted to work in repair shop. None other need anply. Write er'eall urou Joiepl Hall, 516 West 31st street am = at gs STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! WATCH YOUR : STEPS! DON’T BE MISLEAD! + " February 5th, 1917 - + a . Is the Date.” oc EO a: --- Savannah Home Asso’n. : ; . ° Are the Entertainers. : + e t _Masonie Temple + oe . Is the Place. 4 ry E 3 Mid-Winter Soiree © ce Is théSabject 7 : | AMUSEMENT COLUM - , wPanloclerTecleotectenlenlectentenieetanteoreeloe!s NOTICE—Articles in this column two cents a word, payable in advances. January 29. Monday--Dance at Ma- sonie Temple by Savannah Home Stock Asseclation. Admission 25 and 05 cents. |, January 12, Friday—Entertafnment Ly Past Worthy Counsellors of C. D. Creal Court No. 372 at Masonic | Tepsple: Admission 15 cents. | February 20, Menday—Ball and <pot dance reception by tne Social Club of the Steamship St. Loufs at new Cath- olie hat Admission 35 and 50 cents. February 5, Monday—aAlid-Winter Soiree of Savannah Home Association, (incorporated) “at Masonle Temple. Stuste by Black and Tan orchestra. ‘Tickets 25 cents. February 7 and 9,—Two night fete at Masonic Temple by Colored Chaut- feurs of Georgia. Admission 10 cents, January 26, Friday—Entertainment by Martha Prentus Sew{ig Circle ut Masonic Temple. Admission 15 cents. February 16, Friday—Concert and dnnee at New" Catholic halt by Fast road Street Schoo! Alumni, Admls- Lsion 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents. February 26, Monday—Midwinter dance at Masonic Temple by Young Adelphia Ald and Scctal Club. Ad- , mission 25 and 40 cents | February 32, Monday—First fall dance by Prof. Gus Price's Famous orchestra nt New tutholic hall, Ad- ‘mission 25 cents. | January 29, Monday—Oyster roast by St. James A, M. E, Sunday school. | Admission, 10 cents. February 2, Friday—auce by Sa- vannah Union Station Red Caps at {Masonic Temple. Gdmission 15 and 25 cents. | February 12, Mondas—Dance bj | Union Brotherhood Association Laiies Branch at Mechanics hall, Admission 15 cents. . 3 , ’ RANK’S ; EXPERT WORKMANSHIP BEST MATERIAL ° n PROMPT DELIVERY WE AIM TO PLEASE ATRIAL WILL CONVINCE WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED , PARCEL POST ORDERS SOLICITED A Specialty Made of Repairing Children’s Shoes é PHONE 43 Barnard St. ——_—-ATTEND———_- PROF. PRICE’S FAMOUS ORCHESTRA - First Fall Dance On Loncoln’s Birthday. Monday February 12th, 1917 At the New Catholic Hall Good order. Best of Music and refreshments ADMISSION - 25 CENTS Prof. Gus. Price, Mgr. MASS MEETING AT ST. MARYS OEE AS ORES TE EE BURG ORF F fe if 2S Many ; 3 area Qs : WX Ze fii i. \ 9 he" . | QMO o8) Hands CANCER BE CE . Cy b47 aot? i ‘ : : ai? @ze| Working | , fi _ (RENT \j . Hi hs _ a s § : : While he takes life easy— own your own home. We will : ' assist you to buy a home, in or around this city, of the most ; ‘ | modern build, at a bargain price and easy. terms. 4 * -G, H, BOWEN | | “Tue REAL EstaTE Man’, - Phone 4096 458 West Broad’ St : La ei mie or ENE we Rene co Ba gg GUIRE B Bue leiia Na@lioue ela | St. Marys, Ga.,—On Sunday evening an educational mass meeting was held in the interest of Central Park Inst!- tute. The following program was ren- dered: Song, by choir; prayer, song by choir; address by Prof. J. 3f. Wash- ington, principal publie school, Mr, B. M. Denaughn, Rev. L. L. Hamilton and Prof. J, W. Maxwell, of Central Park College; trio by Miss Byrd.and otliers ; Mrs. Clarke, 8. Barut and J. ¥ Roberts are to be commended for their efforts, The following contributed: B. Barnhill, $1.00; J. M. Roberts $1.00; Mrs. T. BE. Clark $1.00, 3frs. Thomas Scott 50c, Prof. J, M. Washington 25¢, E, M. Denanghn; publfe collection $2. —— Mrs. Victoria B, Roberts HAIR CULTURIST Scientific Scalp Treatment a Specialty Mme. Estelle’s “Nu-Life” System Estelle’s Preparations for Sale - 606 WEST 32ND STREET Madam Cargo Hair Dressing, Manicuring and ..and Massage. Poro Treat- ment our Specialty... .. Combings made to Order 2013 Harden St. Savannah, Ga, HAVE YOU SEEN THE—— AT 463 WEST BROAD STREET (Near Gaston) Suits Made to Order at Popular Prices Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Re- paired. . 2 American Tailor M. I. FEINBERG, Proprietor HOUSES FoR RENT. 2011 Whitaker street.....7 rooms and bath....§25.00 per month eT W. 40th street... months and bath...$10.00 per mionth 710 W. 40th street.....5 rooms and, bath......$10.00 per mouth Foot of Charles street...+.++++-SHOp...++++.-$4.00 per month B5th.aud Ogeechee avenue., 4 aud 5 room flats, $7.50 end $8.00 615 West Buy street, Rooms at speegteuadecsts 7S per a Ogeechee rond.ssssssssssceeeesBbOps....-+-+-$6.0 per. mon' Augusta Road...........3 tooms............-.$5.00 per month 702 W. Gwinnett street....8.00 rooms and bath....318 per month 707 Oxeechee Hoad.....-5 rooms and hath, ....$15,00 per month GZS Grapevine Avenuc........-4 rooms.......$6.00 per month Tatemsville....ceeeeeeeeeeeee3 FOULS... .5+++--93.00 per mouth 622 West Broughton St...+++,G rooms. ..++-,--$11.00 per month + 10S Cuyler strect.........4 rooms.......:¢821.00 per. aon $05 West 42nd strect........-6 rooms.......5..812.00 pero. 901 Elliott streci...........9 rooms...........$15,00 per month 1613 Burroughs strect.........4 rooms.........$8.0Q per month SIS West 42nd street...... ....5 rooms......$8.00 per month 305 West Henry street....Store and Shop....-.$12.00 per manth 2404 Bulloch street...... ...5 rooms..........$10.00 per month 10-12 B Street........-,-..3 rooms..........-.$4.00 per month 5-68-11 B Street.........3 rooms............$4.00 per mouth S. W. Cor. W. Broad & Broughton. .$tore....-$63.00 per month 17 Chapman street.........8 rooms.........$0.00 per- month Augusta Road. ...ceeeeeeeeD FOOMS.oeceeeeeeeS400 per month 2410 Florence street.........5 rooms,.......$8.00 ner month 49th and West Broad streets......3 rooms....$4.00 per month Augusta Road.....-.....-5 Rooms ..........-$5.00 per month Sacksville.......-...5 rooms, 1_acre,.....-..$12.00 per month ° 628 W. Waldbarg street..........4 rooms......$8.00 per month 4 Sixth street.....,......4 rooms..........$6.00 per month ——EAST SIPE——. 609 East Henry Lane.........Garagess.+++++$3.00 per month 214 E. Bolton strect.........-2 rooms...........$3.75 per month 307 East Duffy lane,.......5 rooms..........$7.00 per month 1115 East. Gwinnett St.......:-5 rooms......$9.00 per month 1142 E. Gwinnett........5 rooms, lights......$8.00 per month 7511-2 E. Gwinnett street..5 rooms and bath.....$16 per mouth 1G05 Vine strect...........8 TOOMS.....+.++.$0.00 per month 311 FE. Duffy street....7 rooms and bath.:,.$18.00 per month 808 1-2 Waters Ave......3 rooms and bath......$10.00 per month 704 Paulsen street..........5 rooms.,.........$8.00 per month + 1118 1, Bolton street........4 rooms..........--$8.00 per month 1131 Wheaton Street.........5 rooms.......+..-$8.00 per month Ronayenture.......1 Three-room House.......-$3.00 per month 910 B. 88th St,..5 rooms anr bath—furnished..$15.00 per month 512 E. Charlton Lane...........4 rooms,......-$7.00 per month 1008 B. 38th street.....6 room apartment. ...$12.00. per month 752_E. Gwinnett ......6 rooms and bath......$12.50 per menth IMT Reynolds strevt.........4 rooms,....-....46.00 per month 1915 Iteynolds.........-2 story, 4 rooms.........-$7 per month 509 EB. Henry Lane........4 room flat..........$8.00 pepr month Sith strect near Randotph.......4 rooms,........$6.0 per month Thunderbolt............5 room,cottage........$8.00 per month A Few Dates af Morse’s Halt G..H. BOWEN ; “THE REAL ESTATE MAN” Headquarters for Homes for Colored People- AUTO SERVICE FREE. 7 I ee Mrs. Ethel B, Wilson DRESSMAKING AND PLAIN SEWING 530 EAST ANDERSON STREET : Phone 3941 The North: Carolina Mutual and Provi- ar dent -Association ORGANIZED 1898 Home Office: Durham, N. C. JOHN DERRICK, Pres. C.C. SPAULDING, Gen. Mgr. . Dr. A. M. MORE, Sec’y. The oldest and largest Negro | Insurance Company in the World. with convertable as- sets of over $200.000.00. with no stock liabilities and no un- paid Claims. Protect your families and business by tak- ing ordinary and industrial Insurance with this great Company. The N.C. MU- TUAL issues policies from ~ $5.00 to $1090.00. Whole. Life. Twenty Payment Life, and Endowment Insurance. our Specialties. SAVANNAH BRANCH OFFICE 819 West ra ad St. W. J. KENNEDY, JR. ” District Manager Safed fone focdocforfecboobonfontondefocfonfonfonfonfonfacfactonfecfefenfsofunlassufefoefenfoefaefaefanfus . z [=~ DON'T THROW XYOUR . : H SAVONg MONEY AWAY : 3 gia | BANK Koon useless things. er for 50 : - re Rf BOOK PNY cated pleasures. Youth flies o f 7 oy] lace fast and earning powers dimin- 74 Ka } - SS i ff ish or actually cease in old age. : =] aN ff Protect yourself now by saving ¢ : NC y y fs : 1s = we Jo wile your earning powers are + . S Gl VS we good, Dollars saved now will : Ee f a prove a“blogsing and comfort ° ez! F %, when you grow old or disapled. : WY W Wave a savings book on this i s Fi bank and use it regularly. 3 - 721 WEST BROAD ST. ’ Henry Pearson, Pres. . F. D.-Tucker, Cashier eS RE ee x wal ’ 4 ed ° j < se ; Onyx Hosiery | $ -You Get, GOOD Value at ANY Price-silk; Lise or Cotten ‘ . "25 to $5.00 per par + ge NEE Teh 2. % i . Lmery-Beers Compariy, tac... . : S WHOLESALE, ...... > | S53:185 BAST Z40h ST. uo 22 NAW JORK: | 5 BR Bak YP Pa Se ea Da Da Da Da Ya J Dp aa SS pa De eS er a ee PE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE” ve a ““"PAGE Sik ei. i SE ent a, = THE SAVANNAH "TRIBUNE : eS : ation. Rey, N. M. Clarke was select- ou the third Wednesday night in Feb-| ‘The debating teams to represent the Weekly Church News ed to represent the union at the an- ruary. Dr. Alexander, the chairman, school later In the year against Kuox- SUNDAY SCHOOL E R, KIR 4 niversary of the F. A. B. Church to of the program committee made his re-j ville and Talladega have been selected ; i Specializing in Scientific Treat- 2 7 be held during this month. AN mem- port. |. Q. Adams, Ernest Richards and | pes e re BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH ‘ing this month. All mem- _ Je Oe a ee ee ae bent of Scalp, Hair and Sian +s Beth Eden Baptist Church, Rev. N. M. Clarke, pastor. Tho the clouds were without, there was sunshine within at the early prayer service Sunday morning. Mr. Hunter led the meeting. We had a practical ser- mon at the mornin bour, the subject was “Magnifying Christ”, In the af- ternoon Rev. Clarke preached at the Ga. State College, delivered an Instal- Jation sermon in the city, attended B. X. PU. and conducted the evening services, His subject was “Jesus look ing for falth” Latke 18:8: The 1. ¥, PU. was led by Mr. John. Ebbs, and an interesting meeting was held. Te morrow is our gteat rally day {at which tine we hope to have each mem her represented. Bexinning with Mon day the variouy churches of the cit will take charge of the services eacl night. An exeellent program is ar ranged for each night, AM friends ar invited to attend these services, Ser vices as follows: Prayer service 6 a an; preaching 11 a. m.; Sunday schoo 3:30 p. m.; BLY. PLU. 7 y. ms preach ing 8 p.m. and rally, * . FIRST B. B. CHURCH Notwithstanding the inclement weath er the attendance at church Sunday was very cool, At night Rev. Wright read for the lesson the 23rd Psalm. His text was from Acts 10:4, subject, “The Gentiles received the sift of the Holy Ghost." This sermon was very helpful. The Junior and Senior B. ¥. TP. U's, rendered interesting programs. ‘The celebration of the 129th anniver- sary began on Monday night, January 45th. The anniversary sermon will be preached by Rey. C. T. Walker, on Monday night, January 22nd. EVANGELICAL MINISTERS’ UNION Following are the subjects for dis- cussion for the next meeting: Tuesday, January 2rd “Do we as ministers preach the doctrines of the Pauline Epistles as equally binding upon the church today?” Rey. J. S. Stripling; ‘Tueday January 30, “How far and swith what organizations should the ‘Ministers’ Evangelical Unton co-oper- “ite In the development of Negro life and manhood.” Rev, Wm Daniels; ‘Tuesday February sth, “To what extent 3s the Negro race expected to cqntel- bute to the problem of moderate edu- vation", Rev. J W. Maxwell; Tuesday February 14th, “Have we not impaired our Church life financially by a de- parture from the ancient system of tithing for the maintenance of the church?”, Rev. FE. W. White. (MT. TABOR BAPTIST CHURCH The Mt. Tabor Bible reading circle, an active auxiliary of Mt. Tabor Bap- tist Church of which Rey, N, H. Whit- mire is pastor, met on last Wednesday evening at thecresidence of Mrs, 3f. BL. Sampson, 527 East Hantingdon sreet, ‘The principal feature of the evening's program was the Installation of officers, which was preceded by the invocation and music; then follower a paper by Mr, Julia Waters on the origin and organization of the circle and outlin- ing the purpose for which it exists, Among the guess who witnessed and also participated In the installation were Iter, H. Barnes, vice president of the Haptist Sunday school convention Rev. 1. J, Yancey and Rey. E. H. Quo. ‘The pastor led in the opening remarks. _A luncheon was then served. Formerly the meetings were held on Thursdays of each week, but the officers wish it known that hencefort they will he held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. It is thought that a change of meetings will be of 2 material benefit to the members. ‘ RAPTIST MINISTERS’ UNION ‘The Baptist Ministers’ Union held its regular weekly meeting at the F. A. 3. Church, Franklin square. Devotions were conducted by Rev. W. A. Daught- ry. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were read and adopted after which the “clerk made his annual report whick was approved; the treasurer's report was also received. The elec- tion of officers was held, Rev. J. B. K. Butler presiding during the election. The following officers were elected: Rev. W. M. Gray, president; Rev. Wm. Beck, vice president; A. L. Hamilton, secretary; Rev, N. IT, Whitmire, treas- urer; Res, T. W. Washington, chap- lain; Rev. NM. Clarke, chairman of sermonic department; Itey, I. H. Quo, eritle. There were several committees appointed, among which was the ban- ‘uct committee, which Is to arrange for A banquet to be given at the installa- tion that will he held during this month -A resolutfon committee was also ap- pointed that will consider some im- portant resolutions that are to be drawn up. Rev. J. 1. Newman, D. D., of Jacksonville, P1a, was present. He fs here ih the interest of the teach- ery training work, On nest Monday this work will be given some consider- ation. Rey, N. M. Clarke was select- ed to represent the union at the an- niversary of the F. A. B. Church to be held during this month. AN mem- hers nre asked to attefd the meeting next Monday as matters of vital im- portance will be considered. THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH thankful Baptist Church, Hunting: don street, Rev. J. H. Edwards, pas- tor. Services on last Sunday were well attended, The pastor preached at all of the services. Abyssinia, Pilgrim and Friendship Baptist churches were out at the communion service. The Thank- tat mission presented the church with a six piece communion set. Services tomerrow: Prayer meeting 5:50, Sun. @ayschool 10:15; preaching 11:30, A sliver offering service will be given by the ‘choir at 4 p. m.; preaching 8:30. SS eC ae St ee ee At the usual hour, 11 a.m, 2 noble sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. A. 1. Sampson, Sunday” school was conducted by: the superintendent with 2 good attendance, The officers of the school are now planning for a oyster roast to be given on the 29th of this month for thé benefit of the school. The A. C. D. League was held atT p.m, At 8:15 a soul stirring ser- mon was preached by the pastor, Ser- vices tomorrow: Preaching 11 a. m. and $:15 p. m.; Sunday schodl 3 p. m.; A.C. E. League 6:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited. | F. A. B. CHURCH, FRANKLIN SQ. First African Baptist Church, Frank- lin square, Rey. T, J. Goodall! pastor. In spite of the unfavorable weather on Isst Sunday the attendance was good. ‘The early prayer meeting was led by Dea. P. W. Walford. At 11:30 2. m. devotional service was conducted by Lic. Robinson. afterwhich the pas- tor extended an invitation to the un- ‘saved to come and baw at the merey seat, to which quite a number respond- ed. The paster preached on the sub- ject “God wants faith not fear’. At the night service devotions were led hy Lic. Robinson. Tho the weather was unfavorable during the week our re- vival has been a success. The choir is ajendering excellent service. Next week the 129th aniversary of the church will be celebrated. The celebration will begin on Sunday and close after the celebration Monday night. ST, PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH | Rev. R. V. Branch, the pastor, preached at the morning worship and also at’ 8:15. Degjjite the inclement weather the attendance was good. The members that attended did well by pay- ing, All members, that have not paid the dollar must pay’ at once. On, the the fourtl? Sunday another dollar must be paid by every member of the church. The Sunday school and League held interesting meetings. At the conclu- ston of the morning worship all of the officers and teachers of, the Sunday school will be installed by Presiding Elder Alexander, who will preach at both morning and evening services. ‘Rev. Alexander will also address the Sunday school, The closing remarks of the first quarterly conference will be made at the close of the evening service. All members are requested to pay their quarterly dues. A. M. E. ENDEAVOR LEAGUE The Union A, M. E.. Christian En- deavor League met at St. Philip A. M. E. church Sunday December 17. The meeting was opened by the president, Mr. Jesse Brinson. The topic, “Big Jobs Awaiting Us” was discussed by many. Each local league was well rep- resented at this meeting. The pro gram rendered was excellent. One of the features of the meeting was the adoption of by-laws for the union, The election of officers for the next month resulted as follows: J. S. Daniel, pres- ident; Miss Ballard, secretary; Miss Albertha Alexander, assistant secre- tary; Mrs. Julia Harrell, treasurer; B. S. Reid, chorister; Mrs. Byrd, as- sistant chorister; Miss H_ Baltimore, organist; Miss 0. ‘Terrell, assistant or- ganist; Mrs. Davis, correspondent sec- retary; Mrs. H. I. Lockhart, chaplain; Cc. W. Alexander, reporter. Rev. Branch will install the officers tomor- row at S p.m. at Gaines A. M. FE. chapel, the league rendering a special program. Seeing the good in others” ig the tople, Philip 2:1-11. The pub- lie 4s invited, EVANGELICAL MINITERS’ UNION ‘The Evangelical Ministers’ Union met in its weekly meetings. Rev. C. C. Cargile, the newly elected president, presided. Devotional service was con- ducted by Prof. J. W. Maxwell. The regular tople of the,day was then taken up, Revs, 11. H. Williamson and J. S. Jenkins gave their synopsis of their late sermons and after a friendly eritism the brethren were commended for the efforts ymt forth. Rev. James Facmon, superintendent of the Savamah District of the M. E. Church, wps in- vited to install the ofticers, which will take place at St. James A; M. E. church 2 7 a ‘ 6% We hear much these days about colored people not patronizing colored business enterprises— The truth of the matter is that many Colored business men have néither kept pace with the broadening and discriminat- ing tastes of the Colored customer nor with the specialized efforts of their white competitors. ‘ "It’s a far cry” from centiment to busiaess, * ——eeE——E—E—EeeEe—=Cti—“=#” f >: @ © This is the age of specialized selling methods and the Col- ored merchant must “fall in” or “fall out.” . The difference between the business which is “mighty fine” ‘ and “just so-so” is the difference in merchandising methods. ‘We can help you to put your business into the “mighty fine” | class. Write for,booklet entitled, REACHING THE COLORED MAN'S PURSE. Use your business letter-head. Address . NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS SERVICE Emmett J. Scott, President, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama . ec a e y Henry Mears Feed Compay Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hay and Grain of All Kinds. PHONE 3461 . 309 BERRIEN STREET ————THE MEARS’ EXPRESS————- Expert Piano and Furniture Movers...We Pack, Store and Ship Before closing out with anyone else, Ring 3461 Henry Mears, Proprietor, * 309 Berrien Street : —— ALWAYS IN THE LEAD———— B. F’.. HANDY THE EXPERT DRY AND STEAM CLEANER. I DIE TO LIVE. Special rates on suits; Four Suits Pressed for $1.00. Ladies Gar- ments 2 specialty. All orders called for and delivered to any . part of the city. A trial will convince you that X make Old clothes new. A Specialty made of cleaning ladfes’ black white skirts, 50 Cents. PRONE ME 3018 i 916 WEST BROAD STREET +} We have now installed a full outfit of machines for tlie re- pairing of Shoes, which enables us to get your work out in - the shortest possible order. We do Whole Sole and Heels, Half Sole and Heels, Rubber Heels and all kinds of Repair- - ing on short notice. Work called for and delivered. . a J. H. Washington PHONE 3070-3 309 WHITAKER STREET Pate’s Drug Store | Wishes One and All _ AHappy and Prosperous : ,New Year . 2 * And extends to its patrons, its ) heartiest appreciation for their | past patronage, and cordially in- * vites a continuation of same. <, PATE’S DRUG STORE TALL AND WEST BROAD STRETS PHONES 4320-3782-9187 ou the third Wednesday night in Feb- ruary. Dr. Alexander, the chairman of the program committee made his re- port. MOREHOUSE COLLEGE NOTES | The glee club and orchestra gave Its seventh annual concert Friday night, 'November 12th. The concert was one of the best in the history of the instt- tution. Notwithstanding weather con- ditions, the college auditorium was filled to its capacity. Dr. Frank E, May, the French consul, was special guest on that ovcasion. The debating teams to represent the school later In the year against Knox- ville and Talladega have been selected ; J. Q. Adams, Ernest Richards and Charles Perins at Knoxyme; M. M. Fisher, R, C. Barbour and Ira: D. Reid at home. The subject for debate, “Re- solved: That pensions should be pald from public funds to needy mothers of dependent children”, A large number of alumni and visi- tors is expected to attend the celebra- tion of the fiftletIf anniversary of More- honse College beginning Sunday, Feb- ruary 25, and ending Tuesday ight, February 27th. Me SUNDAY SCHOOL. ——= + Lesson {l.—First Quarter, For Jan, 14, 1917. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Neeser oe ea eet ie iad Te ee John i, 23—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. When John the Buptist was question: | ed as to who he was he sald that he i ‘was not the Christ, nor Elijab, nor | the expected prophet, but simply . voice crying In the wilderness, “Make ‘straight the way of the Lord” (verses, 19-23). Hs comnsission $s found tn | Isa. x1, 3-8, where it is said that be ‘was to prepare the way of the zd and make etraight in the desert a high- way for our God and to ery, “All flesh 4g grass, and all the goodUness thereof Is as the flower of the fleld; * *’* the grass witbercth, the flower fadeth, but the Word of oir God shall stand for ever.” The Spirit through Malachi | sald cf Lim, as well as of the real Elijah, yet to come, “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord” (Mal. ir, 5, 6). The angel Gabriel said of him to bls father Zacharias, “Ifo shall be great in the sight of the Lord, * * * and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost even from his mother’s womb; he shall go before the Lord In the spirit and pow- er of Kclijah * * * to make ready a peo- plo prepared for the Lord.” His father Zacharias, being filled with the Holy Spirit, sald of him, “And thou, child, alt be called the prophet of the High- est, for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways” (Luke 1, 13-17, 67-79). ‘The Lord Jesus said of him, “Among them that are born of women there hath uot risen a greater than John the Baptist’ (Matt. xf, 11). % When questioned farther by the Pharisees as to why he baptized if he was not some great one, he sald that there Was one standing among them whom they knew not, the latchet of whose shoes he was not worthy to unloose, and that while he (John) bap- tized with water the unknown one would baptize with the Holy Ghost (verses 24-27, 33). He is ever the same Jesus, Trust Ii!m to baptize you with the Holy Spirit now and hear Him say, “Be it unto thee, even as thou wilt;” “Whatsoever things ye desire when ye pray, belleve that ye recelve them and ye shall have thém” (Mark xi, 24), The ery of Jobn the next day as he saw Jesus coming unto him, “Behold the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world,” was one of the greatest cries that one mortal could make to another. It would be worth while to go tnto all lands with that one cry and its as- sociated truths. It takes us not only to the foundation of the world, but befdre that (Rev. xilf, 8; I Pet. 1, 19, 20), for as the Lamb of God He was foreordained before the foundation of the world. It takes ug to Gen, Lil, 21, where we see Him with His own hand, by the shedding of blood, providing re- demption clothing for Adam and Eve. It takes us to Gen, xxil, whero we see the lamb dying in the stead of Isaac. It takes us to Ex, xii and all that is sald of the Passover Lantb; also to the Inmbg of the daily morning and even- Ing sacrifice; to Isa. Ill and to pas- sages without number concerning His being a sacrifice for our sins; then on to the Revelation, where He is called the Lamb just twenty-elght times, re- deeming by His precious blood, en- abling ws to overcome by the samo, conquering all His enemies and ours and finally associated with tle Father on the throne (Rev. ¥, 9, 10; vil, 14; xif, U1; xvi, 14; xxl, 1, 8). As His redeemed ones we are lambs in tho mldst of wolves, and when we think of all He has borne for us as the Lamb of God and all the glory that awalts us as His assoctates we might well be willing to be killed all the day long for Hig sake, if only He oan be gloritied im us, Jehu says thet It was his commission to manifest @hstot te Meradt, and it is eur commis. sion te imanifest Iiim to the world, that the Wotld nay kdow Him through we. Alway deilvered wnte death for Teaus’ sake, fhat the life of Jesus may be made manifest 1m our mortal flesh @eha xvi, 21, 28; IT Cor. ty, 10, 11). It would seem that Jobn did not know Him personally unt! the day of the Daption: at Jotdan, but he bed been toi, “Upon whem thou shalt see the Spirit descending and remaining on Mim the same is He who baptiecth With the Hely Ghost,” Jota bare rec- ord saying, “I saw the Spirit descend. mg from heaves Itke a dove, and it abode upon Him, aud I saw and bare record that this fs the Sen ef God” (vernes 31-84). ‘There must kave been «2 kaewing of Him im some’ sense before the bap- Ham for when Fic cama te Tahn tn he MAMIE R, NEWKIRK Specializing in Scientific Trest- bent of Scalp, Hair and Skin By “PORO” SYSTEM. Phone 2025-w. 609 E. 34th St. ie eet Dr. L. S. Parks, DENTIST 240 Barnard Street, Specialist in Gold and Bridge Work Savannan, Ga. * Does all kind of high grade denta work of the best quality and workman ship. Gold crowns and ‘bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots.. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, From nine to. a fuil set of teeth $3.00 and $10.00, Broken plates mended ana teeth added. All Gold Crowns Guaranteed 23} K Gold. Bell Phone 1244 ‘Dr. J. W.Jamcrson- FIRST-CLASS All Work Guaranteed Avage Barners Bank Building FALL! FALL! . FALLIN! Our Fall and Winter Samples are «Here, Call and See Them JOHN D. BAKER* ‘The Taylor Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing, Repairing 519 Price St., Savannah, Ga REPAIRING vs COBBLING Have yourshoes REPAIRED by J. H. WASHINGTON - 309 Whitaker St. The South Atlantic Barber shop Headquarters for barber supplies and shoe polish. A fine line of cigars pipes 9nd {obacco, Shoes shined apd repaired. Dester-in second handed shoes Clothea.cfeaned, pressed and repaired Hot, cold and shower baths. Also Sells the New York Herald, Ohlga- go Defender, The Grit, Boxing Recetd, and the Morning News. H. A. MANZO, Gen‘l. Mgr 145 West Broad St Southern Umbrella Wokis | Simon Bradley and Son, Preps. a a Umbrella re- ea Ps covered with ae out the aido er detectives " + Keys fitted Rea and locks re- Hie Eek ic’ YES out nothing rs ‘ COR. STATE AND DRAYTON STS. Dear court house Works, 25 E. STATE STREET Phone 3493 —— G1Vk£—_—_ Mme. Hart's rr: ° Hair Dressing and Grower A TRIAL [t will make the hair grow long and silky. - Second tono hair preperation on the market, All who have trie it gladly reccoms -? dsame_to others, Agerit- wanted everywhere. Write for terms . VIOLA E, BART Manufacturer a di We Welcher CONTRACTOR and BUILDER Houses moved and renovated, Estimates on all class of work ALL WORK GUARANTEED 719 WEST BROAD sf. PHONE 1225-3 Seeme before Building HAIR .CULTUKIST AND MANICURIST Miss Marie V. Tolbert, recently graduated from School in Hair Culture, Manicuring and Massag- ing, is especiallyprepared for per- forming the very highest class of work. Being equipped with the very latest and up-to-date meth- ods, the most satisfactory and lasting effect results, Hair dressed for special occa- sions -Highest efficiency guar- anteed on all work. Mrs, M. E, Tolbert is now as- sociated with Miss Marie Tolbert and would be glad to receive 3 call from her friends. Agents for Madam C. J. Walk- er’s Wonderful Hair Grower, Pkone 3853. 506 Hartridge St. SEEKING AFTER BETTER WAGES SECONDARY MOTIVE FOR THE EXODUS (By. J. C. Lindsay) Negro business men, like business men of all other races, feel keenly the financial loss sustained by the migration of so many of our people who have been going north, east and west during the last several months; and so far as their financial interests are concerned, would like to have them remain here with us in this, our Southern home. But when they argue to us, as many of them have, that we were trying to persuade them not to leave but remain here in their southern home and try to educate themselves and their children and accumulate property and there by live down the prejudice, which is born of down-right ignorance, which thing we would say to them would have to disappear when education and property came on the scene, then it was that they would tell us of the unhearable conditions which confronts the average Negro farmer, matters not what he has been able to accomplish or accumulate, nor how faithful and just he has been in the community where he lives. Not long ago a number of men and boys, passing through this city making their was to the North, who had lived in Early county, this state, told of nerve grating inhuman treatment accorded to Negro men, women and children by some white civilized Christian (?) men of that county. The Negro man engaged in business feels that he has as much at stake, when it comes to building up and making his community better as do the business men of any other race. Therefore, what effects one effects the other. The thing that all concerned should strive to do, is to see to it that contentment and happiness, as well as safety and protection be accorded to all, regardless of race or condition. Many honestly misinformed persons of both races get the erroneous idea that the primary cause of our people leaving the south for the north in the astonishingly great numbers, as they are, is for better wages alope; but there could be nothing further from the truth than such an idea. That, of course, is a part of it, but not the basis of the cause of their leaving in such hordes and numbers. The truth to tell is this: They, in the most cases, are seeking better working conditions and impartial protection from the strong arm of the law. To prove that this is trude, hear what a certain Negro banker says with reference to the contentedness of certain of our people in a certain county in South Georgia. Mr. L. E. Williams, of the Wage Earners Savings Bank was driving thru that county a few days ago, and made a diligent inquiry in the portion of the country thru which he was autolog, as to the real conditions of the Negro in those parts, from the standpoint of the wages he received, as well as to how he felt respecting the migration fever north, as it seems to effect our people in a general way throutout the entire state. These people with whom he talked, and they were not a few, frankly admitted that the wages that they received were very small indeed, but they were satisfied to remain where they were, as the white people in that portion of the county were fair to them and did not interfere with them in the least, therefore, they were satisfied to remain where they were. Thus it will be seen, that it is with the Negro like it is with all other races and people, that is not as much of a matter of dollars and cents as it is of being permitted to live and not be harassed, hounded down, coerced, intimidated, last but by no means least, lynched, or in other words, murdered. Let business men everywhere, white and black, use all of their influence and power in the matter of calling attention to this great monumental business destroyer, namely, unfairness. Come early to your next meeting, Wednesday evening, January 19, and bring a friend. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY NOTES Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 16.—Atlanta University has had two notable visits during the week, one from Mr. Clinton Smith who is in the department of Forest Reservations for the government, and who has come east-to deliver a set of lectures at Yale University. Atlanta University was fortunate in having the first one of these lectures on Forest Reservations. Here is a new field in which many colored men have not yet entered, but a field that has a wide opening for those who are preparing to enter it. We hope Mr. Smith's visit will be suggestive to Atlanta University men. The other visit was from Mr. C. F. Howe, a returned missionary from China. Mr. Howe is a stalwart, athletic missionary, who gave us a talk on modern China, its new development and its changing attitude toward western ideas and Christianity. He emphasized that now is the time to make a deep impression on China. All the city canvassers for the endowment fund will meet next Sunday at the home of Mrs. J. B. Greenwood. It is expected that an encouraging report from the beginning will be made. It is very gratifying to receive almost every day gifts and letters from graduates and colored people expressing their deep sympathy with this movement and their high appreciation for the stand Atlanta University has taken and maintained for the colored people for fifty years. HARDSTEW IN ARKANSAS Hot Springs, Ark.—I do not know what is going to happen about now. Legislatures are meeting every where, and of course there is to be new measures introduced, because every man wants to make a record, and then he wants to get back the next time or go up higher. It is to be regretted that in the places we suffer as a race, because they feel that it is a big thing to do something which will cause our people to take a back seat, and look front. I believe in looking ahead, and shall continue to do so, although there may be laws of proscription passed by those who are elected to look after the interest of all people Right here, permit me to say that it is marvelous that we are able to save as many of our boys and girls as we are. The door of hope is constantly closed in their faces, and they are told to go way back and sit down. They are told in almost every walk of life that is upward that they are not wanted and that it is intended only for the white boys feet to trod, and for the black boy only to look up and wish him well. In most of the country if one should apply for position of messenger either for the Western Union or the Postal, I believe he would be locked up as a dangerous lunatic. He would not be given as much show for his liberty as Harry K. Thaw, but I do not mean to put him into this. If you want to black the messenger boys' shoes you can get that job, but nothing higher. But by the help of God and by the inspiration furnished by the men and women who have broken through the line and have gone to the higher places, we are able to here and there inspire boys and girls to become thinkers. After all, it is the thinker that makes his way up in life and not the fellow who stands around and broods over his color or race. He tells race prejudice to stand aside and it is just as easy 'to dip the Atlantic ocean dry with a teaspoon as it is to put a limit on brains. He goes making good, and the world is glad to honor him because he is a thinker. We have strong examples—Frederick Douglass was a slave, and I am told that he fought with the dogs for food, but the world knows that Fred Douglas lived. I could mention John M. Langton, B. K. Bruce, Major R. Lynch, who lives today; Dr. R. R. Moton, Major Allen Washington; Dr. Dubois; Emmett J., Scott, J. C. Napier, I. T. Montgomery; E. C. Morris, of the National Baptist convention, William H. Steward, editor American Baptist; John H. Murphy, editor Afro-American; Sol. C. Johnson, Savannah, Ga.; W. G. Parks, D. D., Philadelphia; W. F. Graham, D. D., Editor Young of the Journal and Guide; L. W. Bright, and there are many others I could name, and these men are furnishing inspiration to the young Negroes although many of them are dead, they still live. I have tramped over this country and many things have claimed my attention from time to time, and it will be my aim to keep you posted, and here and there tell you what we are doing. I am going to look up men and women who are doing things. I am now trying to guess where I was when I wrote the last letter. I think I was in Kansas, and if so that was a trip worth while. In Salina, Kans., I was the guest of W. W. Shobe as I told you, and he made me sit up and take notice, for he is loved by all the people and no one would ever take him to be a white man. He has a kind of stove black color for his skin, and is nearly six and a half feet tall, and almost as large around is he is tall. But then, I am not going to talk about that, I met many able people in Salina, and I am glad that I had the pleasure of making the trip. Now from there, I found my way to Wichita, and from there to Nowata, Okla., then to Claremore, Okla., and from there to Ft. Smith, then to Little Rock, and now I am here. I am sure you will recall some of the things I told you about this place when I was here last fall. People come here from all parts of the world to get cured of something. All kinds of diseases come here to get into the water and he healed. There was a time that we could not get the bath only by taking the oath of a pauper, and then the government bath house was opened to you, but the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, with S. W. Green at the head has purchased a bath house and now you can go into it as a man and be healed. Hon. J. T. T. Warren, one of the busiest men in the race, and a gentleman THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE with it, is in charge. He is a man that with all the education and money, can be reached at all times and under all conditions. The poorest and the humblest man or woman in the country can get an audience with him and you don't have to reach him through a secretary but just take your turn. I want to here congratulate the Knights of Pythias for being able to secure him as manager of their affairs in this city. He started from the bottom and worked his way up to the top, and he merits all that he has. I hope that soon he will be able to find a good wife. Miss Susie Bennett is stenographer there, and he has other bookkeepers and clerks, but I mention Susie because she is the daughter of Rev. J. R. Bennett, and because she is such a good writer, and is assisting her sister maggie in taking care of her mother. A fine young woman. She is true to her mother. I had the pleasure of meeting and shaking hands with J. T. T. Warren. I did not take up much of his time. I was here to visit the church, and did so. Sunday morning I went to Visitors Chapel, where I found the Rev. Dr. J. M. Sutton, preaching. He is some preacher. Then from there, I went to Roanoke Baptist church, that fine building erected by Dr. J. H. Henderson, and met this congregation. I have spoken of this church before. I shall have to tell you about Dr. C. M. Wade, the great physician in another letter, because I have said enough for this time. I wish that I had just a little more time. But you will excuse me. I am going to be in Virginia in April. C. J. Hardstew. SAVANNAH AT·MOREHOUSE Atlanta, Ga. January 12.—Morehouse College has this year one of the largest enrollments of her history. In this vast number of students from the various cities and states, Savannah is well represented. Among the Savannahians at the college we may mention Mr. William E. Anderson, who has proved himself to be a student of no mean ability. This year he has been elected business manager of the Athenian and manager of the baseball team. In both of these capacities he is proving himself efficient. Mr. Ira De Reid, the son of Dr. A. A. Reid, has recently won a scripture reading prize of thirty dollars, and was chosen a member of the college debating team. Mr. Charles A. Davis is one of the best football players the college has produced. He was one of the central figures in the Fisk-Morehouse game on Thanksgiving day. Mr. John Q. Adams, a member of the senior college class, is president of the college debating society and associate editor of the college paper. Mr. Adams has recently been chosen for the fourth consecutive time a member of the college debating team. He will represent the school against Talladega College at Talladega this spring. ST. PAUL CHURCH St Paul Church, Rev. E. W. White, pastor. Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. T. H. Hamilton, superintendent; preaching at 11:30 and 8 o'clock; class meeting Tuesday nights from 8:30 to 10; Sunday school workers' meeting Wednesday nights, choir practice Friday nights, G. C. Cross, chorister; pastor's residence 505 Maple street, telephone 1752-J. You are welcome to our services. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON D.C. (Continued from page 1) "Historical Night" will be celebrated at the First Congregational Church. On March 3, the alumni will be given the day, which will take the form of a reunion of departments in the afternoon, luncheon at noon as the guest of the University, and in the afternoon a grand rally. At night, a reception will close the celebration. It is further planned that the alumni will complete its $10,000 Alumni Gymnasium Fund, started in 1908, to which they have in hand $2,000 in cash and more than $6,000 pledged. The plan which is now being circulated individually among the alumni is to have each alumnus contribute on or before March 2, in time to be announced at the public celebration in Washington, one dollar for each year he or she may have been out of the university, up to ten years, and after that, one dollar for each five years or multiple thereof. The dailies of the city carried in their general "Society" column excellent reports of the wedding of Miss Glarice A. Jones and Mr. James W. Michaels. --- The True Reformers' hall, built about fifteen years ago at a cost of $70,000 has been bought by the Knights of Pythias for $41,000 and immediate possession is to be given. The structure is to be known henceforth as the Pythian Temple. Extensiye improvements are to be made. The hall and stage are to be thoroughly modernized and will be a new rallying point for concerts and local theatrical entertainments, adequate facilities for which have been lacking in the past. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley is in New York, pushing her "Folk-Song Festival," which is to be given February 0, at Carnegie Hall, under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She has been quite ill with an ear trouble necessitating confinement and treatment for a fortnight. Mme Hackley is questionably the foremost instructor of her day in the artistic rendition of the "folk-song" and her festivals given in every section of the country are high testimonials of her marvelous talents in this direction. Mme. Hackley is to direct a "Folk-Song Festival" in Washington in the near future, under the general direction of Miss Mari A. D. Madre. ```markdown ``` Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the 19th Street Baptist Church and Mr. L. H. Hershaw, of the General Land Office were the principals Tuesday evening in a joint debate before firmative and Mr. Hershaw argued for the negative. --- Mrs. Annie W. Woocen, who came here from Louisville, Ky., several years ago and has been in business during much of that time, dled last Saturday, after a lengthy illness. Many friends viewed the remains at the home of her son, Mr. Henry C. Wooden, Jr., The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Berean Baptist church, Rev. D. F. Rivers, officiating. Besides a son, Mrs. Weeden is survived by a brother, John p. Starks, and two sisters, Mallinda and Matilda Starks. * * * An attempt is being made by parties in Hillsdale to prevent the two colored pleasure parks, the Eureka and Green Willow, from being liscened for next summer's engagements. The Hillsdale Citizens' Association is taking steps to safeguard the interest of the managers of the park in question. They are practically the only pleasure parks available to the colored people of the District. ★ ★ ★ Mr. Archer Johnson, of Salem, N. J. was a recent guest of friends in the city. An enjoyable card party and dance was given in his honor Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Fannie Waters. --- Mr. Green Henderson, for many years an attache of the Treasury Department, was stricken with paralysis at the building last Thursday and died shortly afterwards. Funeral services were held Sunday at Ward's Chapel, and the remains were taken to his home at Morgantown, N. C., for interment. The exercises were directed by the Ionic Lodge, No. 1028, G. U. of O. F. of which the deceased, was a member. A handsome tribute was tendered by the department by for the beefit of the little ones left by Mr. Henderson, Miss Carrie Walker leading in the movement. --- The Women's Auxiliary of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Committee announces an entertainment at the headquarters, the Columbia Academy, Tuesday evening, February 6. --- Nothing new has developed in the matter of the mysterious Booker T. Washington Monument Association, except that solicitors of funds are to be allowed forty percent, of their collections for their valued services in this direction. No solicitors have appeared on the horizon at this writing and no sponsors for the "association" are in sight. --- A sensation in the school fight is said to be incubating. 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Among the many interesting features of the celebration is the presence of Mrs. Matilda Dunbar, the mother of the poet, who came all the way from her home in Dayton, O., to witness the exercises of the week. Prof. Richard T. Greener, the first colored graduate of Harvard University, and a former principal of the colored high school of this city, is also a distinguished visitor. Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson, former wife of the poet, is one of the speakers of the week; likewise Prof. William Pickens, principal of Morgan College, Baltimore. The magnificent Dunbar high school is the outgrowth of forty-six years of secondary work among the colored people of the District. The first high school effort was started in 1870 in the basement of the 15th Street Presbyterian church, with Miss Emma J. Hutchins (white, of Haverhill, Mass., as principal. At the outset the school had one teacher and fifteen pupils. Dunbar high school now has an enrollment of 1,149 pupils and the faculty embraces forty-eight teachers in the various departments. The graduating class last June numbered 112 pupils. The new building rated as the "last word" in school architecture, is one block long and has the appearance of a feudal castle. It has an immense auditorium, scores of class rooms, pipe organ and every educational accessory that modern methods of instruction call for. The school is a credit to the race and is an addition to the uplifting influences of the nation's capitol of which every citizen is justly proud. Garnet C. Wilkinson is principal of the school. The famous Mu-So-Lit Club, embracing an even 100 men, representing the musical, social and literary wings of the professional business life of the nation's capitol, held its annual meeting last Friday night and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Walter J. Singleton; first vice president, L. M. Hershaw; second vice president, R. W. Thompson; recording secretary, Charles P. Ford; financial secretary, James C. Burlls; corresponding secretary, F. Morris Murray; treasurer, A. N. Scurlock. Addresses were delivered during the evening by Whitfield McKinley, former collector of port of Georgetown; and by Garnet C. Wilkinson, principal of the Dunbar high school. Musical selections were rendered by Bush Hunter, Howard University's favorite tenor, accompanied by Clinton Wooding and Lyawood J. Koger, of Howard University, recited an original dialect lecture, entitled "The Goneness of the Past." At the February meeting the 100th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass will be duly observed. The Women wage-earners of the district are setting an example for their sisters in the states. Last Sunday afternoon, at the suggestion of the labor forces of the community and to enhance their chances for advancement in the economic world, a number of business women met at the Columbia academy and formed a permanent organization called the "Women's Wage-Earners Association of the District of Columbia". Miss Jeannette Carter, pension attorney, presided. Officers were elected as follows: President. Miss Jeannette Carter; secretary, Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman; and treasurer, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. Judge R. H. Terrell, T. Thomas Fortune and Wellington A. Adams assisted. The new organization will be affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and will meet again Sunday afternoon at the same place. The alumni of Howard University throughout the country is awakening to the meaning of the celebration of the fifth anniversary of that great institution at Washington, March 1, 2, and 3, 1917, as being of great moment in its meaning to them, as well as to their alma mater. The plan already in operation contemplates the revival of local associations and the organization of others where three or more of Howard graduates reside. The meeting of March 1st will be at Convention hall and will assume a general public character. On March 2, (Continued on Page Seven) FOR RENT—Two lovely apartments on Burroughs and Grape 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. Deaths A gloom was thrown over the many friends of Mr. Robert L. Jones when the news of his death, which occurred in Neward, N. J., on last Wednesday was chronicled through the city on Thursday. He had been in Newark for about four months and while there met with an accident which placed him in the hospital for some time. From all accounts he had improved much and was on the verge of leaving the hospital when his death occurred. The deceased was well known here and had a host of friends. For a number of years he was exalted ruler of Weldon Lodge of Elks and is prominently connected with several other organizations. The remains are expected to arrive today and will be taken to his home 518 East Anderson street. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from St. Philip A. M. L. church, Charles and West Broad streets. The deceased is survived by a wife, Mrs. Lizzie Jones and other relatives. John D. Campbell Mr. John D. Campbell of this city died in Newark, N. J., on last Monday. The remains reached here on Thursday morning and were taken to the Royal Johnson undertaking establishment. Mr. Campbell was at one time a letter carrier of this city but severed his connection with the department several years ago. He went to Newark about nine months ago and secured employment in a munition factory. The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. Georgia Dasher today and the funeral will take place from St. Stephen's Episcopal church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The deceased is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Katie Smalls, Mrs. Anna Wright, Miss Hettie Campbell and two sons, John D. Jr., and George N. Campbell. Mary C. Mme. Estelle, whose likeness is there shown, is one of New York City's successful hair culturists and beautifiers. She is a former Savannahian and has been in the city for two weeks in the interest of her business. During her stay she has been giving instructions through the "Nu-Life" system of hair culture and growing, and so over run has she been with patrons, that it was necessary for her to conduct double sessions. Those who have taken special courses in her work are: Mrs. V. B. Roberts, 600 West 32d street; Mrs. Annie E. Cooper, 756 Jackson, street and Mrs. Addie Brooks, 2108 Montgomery street. 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Bryan rendered solos. Short remarks were made by a representative of the Savannah Home Association and several beautiful selections were rendered by the Y. D. G. quartette and the Southern Chime quartette. The program was concluded with the installation of officers, which was ably conducted by Mr. Joseph J. Brown, president of the G. E. Club. Following are the officers: W. J. Barnard, president; A. J. Smith, vice president; Paul R. Black, financial secretary; George Baker, recording secretary; Chas. W. Jenkins, treasurer; Henry Spencer, advocate; A. W. Wiggins, sergeant at arms. PARENT—TEACHERS' MEETING An enthusiastic and profitable gathering of parents, teachers and friends of the Maple Street school was held Wednesday afternoon at the school At the appointed time, and until open, ing, a large crowd of happy parents filed into the principal's room and were comfortably provided for. The principal spoke briefly of the erstwhile parent-teachers' meetings held years ago in the colored schools and the great good accomplished. He stressed the fact that the highest and best training of children was necessary under one parent-teacher, and that they should work together in the education and training of the child. He urged parents to provide some quiet and suitable place for them to study at home; to keep their children off the streets, especially at night; to teach them to be polite at all times, and to wash and be clean physically, intellectually and morally. After some of the parents had made brief talks, expressing their appreciation and benefit derived from the meeting, helpful talks were made by Mrs. R. Willis Heard, Mrs H. M. Johnson and Mrs. Stoddard, who represented and urge the organization of Junior Civic Leagues in the schools. 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