Savannah Tribune

The Savannah Tribune. VOLUME XXXII PATRIOTIC PARADE PRECEDING MEET VERY INSPIRING Over 4,000 Present Photographer Johnston and Ilele Hour Club Had Best Decorated Autos Considering the awkwardness of transportation and general inconvenience of the Fair Grounds, the annual school races, held last Monday, were a splendid success. The day was clear and cool, after the threatening weather of the early afternoon, and long before the parade of citizens and business men reached the grounds, the grand stand was filled to capacity with the gaily bedecked and cheering children, sitting in groups by schools. The great crowd of grown people and children, who could not get seats in the main stand, surged onto the field in the great circle inside the race course. The famous Middleton's Band, managed by Prof. Gus, Price, occupied seats in the judges stand, elevated and overlooking the course and the stand. The attendance was estimated at between four and five thousand persons. The races proper, brought out a great showing of rivalry and enthusiasm and the contests were followed with keen interest. Every event was sharply contested by the runners and it was not until the program was completed and East Broad declared the winner that the interest abated. The folk-dances and drills were well executed by the scores of beautifully dressed children who participated. The group of children under direction of Mrs. M. J. Gordon made a splendid showing. Much is expected from these children in future events of the kind. Of course it was expected that the play ground children, under direction of Mrs. Lee assisted by Mrs. J. R. Davis, Mrs. Kete, Mrs. G. S. Williams and others of the advisory committee, would make a strong showing, and they did! The costumes were pretty and well designed, making the scenic effect, as a whole, brilliant and full of color. These groups were especially pleasing in the flower dances by small girls and the last dances by the large girls in which more than a score participated. Each of these members elicited much applause and so keen was the interest that it was necessary for mounted officers to hold the crowds back from the dancing arena. And now we come to the parade. Being the first thing of its kind and coming out at a critical time in the affairs of the nation and just preceding national registration day, the brilliant parade was most appropriate. It was spectacular from every point of view. Marshal Col. Henry Wilson assisted by Mr. Edw Hurd and others handled the situation well both along the line of march and at the grounds. Col Wilson, Mr. Butler and others of the Chauffeurs club gave valuable assistance in handling and transporting the children participating. More than forty automobiles and other vehicles, flying the national colors, garbed in hunting of brilliant colors, and each carrying the Urban League appeal, "Let Every Negro Register Tomorrow," were in line. The parade attracted marked attention all along the line of march, and has provoked highly complimentary comment, both privately and by the newspapers. By many it is believed that Negro-registration was sharply stimulated and owes part of its success to this campaign appeal for a large registration. Thousands of smaller cards, bearing the appeal, were distributed through the city and at the grounds. Honors for the best decorated vehicles went to the Idle Hour Club, composed of about fifteen young ladies who were transported on a beautifully decorated two ton trucks, and photographer J. W. Johnston whose machine and its occupants of six young ladies dressed in red, white and blue, elicited much applause throughout the entire parade. The promoters of the races and the patriotic parade are highly pleased over the results of the day. The services of the scores of judges, officials and assistants, were very commendable and without them the affair could not have had its splendid success. (Continued on Page Eight) Number Registered in City and County Totals 9,081 The Consolidated reports of both the city and county registration boards which were completed Wednesday showed that a total of 9,081, including whites, Negroes, aliens and alien enemies registered for military service in Savannah and Chatham county on Tuesday. In both the county and city the Negro registration was larger than the white. The consolidated reports showed that 4,070 Negroes registered, against 3,665 whites. The complete summary compiled by the city registration boards is as follows: # Whites Total registered.....3,335 Total disabled.....30 Dependent relatives.....2,010 Occupation exemptions.....95 Non-exemptions.....1,196 # Colored Total registered.....3,930 Total disabled.....20 Dependent relatives.....2,331 Dependent relatives.....2,331 Occupation exemptions.....15 Non-exemptions.....1,564 A total or 188 allens and 20 alien enemies registered. The report of the county districts follows: Districts Whites Colored Allens Fifth 124 228 2 Sixth 29 80 2 Seventh 18 67 0 Eighth 150 554 4 Convict camp 7 79 2 Jail 2 22 1 Total 330 1.049 11 City officials attribute the exces sof Negroes over whites to the fact that about 1,000 Savannahians are already in the various branches of the regular army, navy, marine corps and the N ational Guard. The city's consolation shows 4,931 men wnived the exemption clause, which was question No.12 on the registration card and which was not required of the person registering. A total of 4,931 men claim exemptions on the ground of wholly dependent relatives. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Miss Margaret F. Simmons and Mr. Jas. W. Sweedenburg were quietly married on Thursday evening 5:30 p. m., May 31, at the home of the bride, 3014 Montgomery street Rev. S. T. Redd officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Sweedenburg are at home to the friends at No. 5 Mercer Ave. CANN PARK SCHOOL CLOSING Long before the appointed time the Cann Park Mission school building was filled to its utmost capacity with parents and friends of the children to witness the closing exercises of a successful school term which was well received. Very encouraging remarks were heard by those who attended. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Rufus T. Woods announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruth Viola, to Marcellus Bland. The wedding took place Monday, June 4th, at 9 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, 817 85th street, west. The ceremony being performed by the Rev. W. A. Daughtry. MARRIED The marriage of Miss Charlotte E. Young and Mr. James Steele was quietly solemnized by Rev. Wm. Gray at the home of the pastor at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, May 23. Those present were Mrs. Sarah Ann Skipper, the bride's sister and Mrs. Alvina Chance. AT THE Y. M. C. A. On last Sunday the audience was favored with addresses by Pres. R. R. Wright of the Ga. State Industrial college and Dr. Wrenn of the Second Baptist church. Next Sunday will be the auxiliary day. The program to be rendered is as follows: Duet.....Misses Rosa M. Williams and Camilla Marshall. Solo.....Mrs Janie Blase Reading.....Miss A. L. M. Scott Solo.....Miss Rosa M. Lowe Address.....Mrs. Daniel Moore SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SATURDAY JUNE 9TH, 1917 Special Service Will Be Held Tomorrow BY SAVANNAIL HOME ASSOCIATION AT F. A. B. CHURCH Appropriate Program will be Rendered —Rev Goodall to Deliver Sermon On tomorrow afternoon a special thanksgiving service will be held by Savannah Home Association in recognition of the wonderful progress it has made since its organization. The service will be held at the First African Baptist church, Franklin square, beginning at 3:30 o'clock. An appropriate program has been arranged for the occasion and the event promises to be very instructive, as well as enjoyable. Rev. T. J. Goodall, pastor of the church will deliver a special sermon to the organization and the affair is being looked forward to with much interest. The association extends an invitation to the public to come out and join in the exercises, Mr. Geo. M. Brown will act as master of ceremonies and Mr. Arthur J. Andrews will preside. This organization is one of the foremost social club of the city and is now erecting a handsome three story brick club house which will be completed the latter part of the month. It is understood that arrangements are under way for the opening of the new building the first of July with dedication ceremonies on Sunday and a five night bazaar during the week. On tomorrow the members of the association will assemble at their reading room, 410 Taylor street west, and march in procession to the church where they will be met by the ladies of the branch. Strenuous efforts are being put forth to have out the entire member-ship which numbers about three hundred. A large number of the men in line will wear palm beach suits and they will without doubt make a fine showing. The following program will be rendered: Music.....Choir Invocation.....Mr. C. A. Black Music.....Choir Introductory remarks.....Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Geo M. Brown. Song, "Onward Christian Soldiers"... ...Congregation Clarionet Solo.....Mr. C. G. Miller Accompanist, Mr. E. S. Nelson Paper.....Mrs. Lola White Solo.....Miss. Mae Stewart Accompanist, Mrs. T. J. Goodall Remarks.....President Mr. Edward H. Burke Duette.....Misses Florida and Blanche Johnson. Accompanist Miss Georgia Johnson. Collection. Sermon.....Rev. T. J. Goodall Music.....Choir Presentations. Song, "God be with you till we meet again"...Congregation BEAUFORT, S. C. NEWS The Rev. C. J. Bynum, pastor of the Grace A. M. E. church, preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the Beaufort High school. Mr. Robert Proctor of this city, but late of Charleston, is in the city spending his vacation with his family. Mr. Proctor has been in the employment of the government for more than sixteen years. Mr. S. S. Delaware formerly of this city but now of Chester, Pa., spent a few weeks here. He left this week for Chester, Pa. The citizens of Beaufort in a mass meeting at the F. A. B. Church on Tuesday evening subscribed more than $400.00 to the fund already in the hands of the committee sent out several weeks ago for the prosecution of G. Amar, the slayer of Boh Ford. Never in the history of Beaufort has such an outrageous act been committed here. Both white and colored citizens deplore it and not a loop will be left, open for the slayer to escape if the court gets a chance at him and will leave no stone unturned to convict him. He will employ the best legal counsel in the state to assist him. From the outlook the best white people want to see the Negro get justice in this case. Rev. Isaac Meyers was in the city for a few days this week. Mr. G. E. Miyam spent a few days in Hardeeville last week in the interest of his Sunday schools throughout the district. Leading Pupils In The Public Schools FIRST SIX PUPILS IN EACH GRADE LAST MONTH All Promotions in Schools will be Published This Year The following are the first six pupils for the month of May in each grade of the four public schools of the city. This is the last publication of this nature for the present school year, except that of next month when the entire promotion list in all the schools will be published. Maple Street School Sixth grade—Norman Snell 96; Alice Gaines 95; Lily Busby 93; Marguerite Goldwurth 92; Wallace Deas 92; Willie May Hearns 90. Fifth grade—Fairbanks Smith 94; Geneva Brown 93; Daisy Dawson 93; Eureka Bones 92; Evalina Gates 92; John Cobb 92. Fourth grade—Milton Paige 94; James Morgan 93; Louise Tyler 93; Ernest Johnson 93; Ethel Rannairn 93; Wilhelmina Wright 92. Third grade B—Burneta Scott 92; Hardee Toomer 92; Lucy Fuller 91; Robert Brown 90; Gertrude Murphy 89; Harry Bell 88. Second grade A—Manie Sales 93; Freedonia Laurie 90; Eva Bowles 90; Ida Hales 90. Second grade B—Tommie Lou Pace 98; Izola Thornton 96; Ella Mordecali 95; Viola Smith 94; Mattie Bell Mackey 94; Albert Walker 93. First grade B—Carrie Lou Bailey 98; Sarah Williams 98; Richard Brown 96; Malvern Conley 95; Melton Dobson 94; Samuel Bennett 94. West Broad Street School Sixth grade—Theodore Lewis 87; James Williams 87; Elnora Brannen 86; Helen Gooden 86; Alberta Greeley 85; Dorothy Roberts 85. Fifth grade A—Charles Bryant 93; David Smalls 92; Rosa Jackson 92; Sallie Alken 92; Julla Leeks 91; Lugene Tyler 90; Rosa Barnes 90; Mildred Jones 90. Fifth grade B—Fanny Josey 95; Irene Mears 93; Ellen Wimberly 92; Inez Butler 90; Helen Rahn 88; Gladys Morgee 87. Fourth grade A—Geneva Wiley 92; Lillie Edgefield 84; Louie Boelian 84; Jenarie Boon 83; Rosa Jenkins 83; Marguerite Houston 82; Mary Heyward 82. Fourth grade B—Grace Houston 91; Ethel Alston 89; Andrew Smith 89; Nancy Houston 88; Rebecca Smalls 88; Madeline Jones 87. Third grade A—Frances Dingwald 96; James Boyer 95; Stephen Roberts 95; Jesse Green 94; Henrietta Edgefield 94; Victoria Johnson 94. Third grade B—Louise Fields 93; Eloise Benjamin 92; Margaret Davis 92; Ethel Brown 91; David Scott 91; Leila Wright 91. Third grade C—Isabella Jefferson 93; Daisy Heyward 93; Fred Dixon 93; Edith Burns 92; Leroy Allen 92; Paul Sherard 92. Second grade A—William Scott 96; Mark Jenkins 94; Rena Paschal 94; Solomon Bennett 92; Julius Grant 92; Theodore Jenkins 91. Second grade B—Vina Pullins 93; James Johnson 92; James Gadsden 91; Leon Robinson 91; Clifford King 90; Mabel Singleton 89; Etta Edwards 89; Susanna Chisholm 89. Second grade X—David Chaplin 94; Georgianna Bush 94; Lena Saxon 92; Frank Harris 91; Robert Gill 91; Geneva King 90. First grade A—William Jones 95; Margaret Carey 95; Fergurson Wilhelmina 95; Louise Hamilton 94; Anna Litman 94; David Kelsen 94. First grade B—Cecella Hazzard 97; Eugene Grant 97; Margaret Myers 96; Virginia Bradwell 96; John Brown 96; David Bryant 96. First grade X—Beatrice Mitchell 97; Washington, June 5.—The number of Negroes to be conscripted is in the same ratio to population of the blacks bear to the whites. Figures announced here to-night show that 10,264,896 men of military age registered and that the hopes of the administration were fully realized. As there are ten whites for every Negro in the United States, it is reasonable to suppose that slightly more than 1,000,000 Negroes registered. Just how many will be called is problematical, but tit is the purpose of the War Department to call on them wherever they can be fitted into the service. Their record as soldiers is unexcelled, and under fire they always have acquitted themselves splendidly. So far as registration was concerned, there was no distinction shown. Whites and Negroes registered in the same booths and all of military age are subject to conscription. It has not been the custom to place Negroes and whites in the same regiments, and there is reason to believe that this will not be done now. There are several regiments of Negroes officered by white men, and in every case these commands are regarded as models of their kind. Secretary Baker will establish a divisional training camp especially for Negros. Such a camp for 1,200 Negro officers is to be opened at Des Moines, Ia., this month, and it is evidently the purpose of the War Department to train these officers so they can command Negro regiments.—New York Sun N. A. A. C. P. TO HOLD MASS MEETING WEDNESDAY Will Discuss Removal of Red Light District The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a mass meeting Wednesday night at St. Phillip A. M. E. Church. The object of the meeting will be to discuss the removal of the occupants of the red light district on the east side of town to a respectable colored section in the neighborhood of West Broad and Gwinnett streets. President J. C. Lindsay of the local branch will preside, and several prominent speakers will address the meeting. THREE SAVANNAHIANS GO Three Savannah men will be among those to go to the army training camp for Negro officers which is to be established at Des Moines, In. Two of the local men to go to the camp are W. H. Logan and L. W. Sales, both ex-army men and the other is a young Howard University student. They are to report at the camp on the 15th of this month. FOREST CITY CLUB GETS TENNIS TROPHY Spartans Lose by Default By defaulting in three out of the five matches in the second series of the city tennis tournament, which closed Saturday, the Spartan club relinquished its possession of the Balfour trophy, the beautiful cup going to the Forest City club. In the matches played the Spartans took both in rather easy going, but because of the club's inability to produce a female player thereby causing them to default three of the five matches, the trophy is awarded to the Forest City club. This gives each club one leg on the permanent possession of the trophy. The members of the Forest City club will meet Thursday at the home of Miss Willie Grant, when the trophy will be presented them. DENNIS SCHOOL HOLD The closing exercises of Dennis school was held Monday night, May 21, at F. A. B. church, and was well attended and each pupil acted well his part. The program was well rendered by the three divisions of the school. The vocal class and the sewing circle of the school, aside from the exercises held exhibitions of articles which spoke well for the teachers and school. Dr. B. W. S. Daniels, delivered an excellent address. Mrs. E. R. Dennis, principal; Mrs. J. L. Sheppard, teacher. NUMBER 40 635,720 POUNDS PAPERCOLLECTED NEGRO SCHOOLS TOTAL COLLECTION TO DATE AMOUNTS TO $1,215.77 West Broad Still Leads Contest Closes With Next Collection At Schools The waste paper contest among the four. Negro schools of the city has resulted up to yesterday noon in 62,301 pounds of magazines and 303,339 pounds of waste, a total of 365,730, being collected. This gives an average poundage of 100.97 per child belonging to the four schools at the time the contest began January 12, last. The total poundage turned in by the schools, reckoning on the basis of 70 cents for each 100 pounds of magazines and 25 cents per 100 pounds for waste, amounts to $1,215.77. The lead in the contest is still maintained by the West Broad with an average poundage per child of 162.72, the Maple street school next with 137.33 pounds per child. Each of the three leading schools have one more collection before the contest closes. The collections up to yesterday are* West Broad Street School Mag Waste 1st collection...1,025 2,993 2nd collection...1,373 5,011 3rd collection...2,487 14,333 4th collection...3,087 34,551 5th collection...1,430 18,585 6th collection...1,520 17,629 7th collection...1,806 14,186 8th collection...1,670 24,058 Total poundage...145,810 Pounds per student...162,72 Maple Street School Mag Waste 1st collection...1,500 2,794 2nd collection...4,217 7,608 3rd collection...2,971 12,511 4th collection...1,332 9,896 5th collection...1,845 11,739 6th collection...1,753 5,857 7th collection...1,400 6,934 8th collection...1,850 7,938 Total poundage...81,854 Pounds per student...137,33 Cuyler Street School Mag Waste 1st collection...3,038 4,561 2nd collection...6,236 13,068 3rd collection...5,107 19,965 4th collection...2,449 12,001 5th collection...1,780 9,055 6th collection...1,060 8,889 7th collection...2,024 12,172 8th collection...1,660 9,637 Total poundage...112,314 Pounds per student...93,66 East Broad Street School Mag Waste 1st collection...958 1,845 2nd collection...1,284 2,269 3rd collection...2,017 6,092 4th collection...1,340 4,446 5th collection...1,503 3,310 Total poundage...25,064 Pounds per child...26,92 NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITOL Washington, D. C., May 4—Two hundred members of the race, representing the flower of American manhood, participated Saturday night in a delightful reception and luncheon at Odd Fellow's hall tendered to Former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of his birth. The occasion is conceded to have been the most notable of its kind ever held in the nation's capitol. An even more elaborate affair had been planned by the friends and admirers of the "last of the Old Guard" of reconstruction days, but at the suggestion of the proposed guest of honor and in recognition of the prevailing war conditions, the intended formal state dinner was set aside in favor of a modest reception and luncheon. The function grew in spite of its managers and developed into truly national proportions, in keeping with the size of the man a grateful race sought to honor. The responses to the necessarily limited number of invitations sent out by the committee were prompt, enthusiastic and inspiring. The direction of the affair was in the hands of a committee (Continued on Page Four) oem PAGE TWO ——_ HARDSTEW IN BIRMINGHAM ‘we have passed through euring The Cass of slavery and then since slavery, and you_will be forced to join with that wise man who said “The Lord hath done great things for us wherefore we are glad." I want to get closer and closer to God each day of my life and “the same time I want to get juet a it- tle closer to my race. 7 Race hatred, race prejudice, race antipathy or any other name you sce fit to call it fs an awful thing and may some day work detrimerital to real progress and snccess, and inay operate against our. dear ol Southland. For tome time I have been trying to get my people to remain right in the South, especially in the face of this war, but then T fear that my talk 4s all com- ing to naught, for it is like the cow who furnishes a good pail of milk and then kicked it over. I am not going to do the kicking, Int T fear the better class of white people are goinz te’ al- Jow the thoughtless sct to do it. They can do and Say so many unnecessary thinss, and you cannot bridle them. They have only the skin to fall back on. a Tan not going to discuss the burn- ing of that man fn Memphis for it is too brutal 7to he published in any hody's paper. Pardon me for not ex- pressing my-clf on this, The devil is in me as big as a mountain, and for fear I may offend I say Praise the Lord and stop. Then there was a big fire in At- lanta, and here comes forth the thoughtless white man who, declares that there should be a park through Nhe city which shall he the line of separation between the races, while others want a fence put up over which the members of my race cannot look. I do not know All the other things ad- vanced, but by a lot of thoughtless people. But I do not want to even say that about. them, but will commend them to the God of Jacob and others. Some of my people are saying that ail ther want to do is to get their hands on their insurance money and they are going to the North if it costs them their lives. and I don’t blame them much if thes should take such a course, although I would like to see some of them remain down here in our South. Rut then 1 started out to tell you of some of the things which will cause one to shout <nd that right out in church or the street or anywhere the spirit strikes him. People like to praise their women, and this is what I like to do when I find them doing things, and I have found several, and stand ready to join in their praises. ‘This time comes before me Mrs, Car- rie A, Tugsle. of Birmingham, one of the most remarkable women T have ever seen in all my life. She is not only a leader of women, but she knows how to lend men, and got the very best out of them, This is what she has Leen doing and this is what she is now doing, She las been istrumental iu making the world praise her and then help this race of ours, er abjjity ay a leer was demonstrated when she wis a child setting around over the children’s playground. She attracted much attention, and then she develop into womanhood and has not heen idle one day since. In the chureh, she was such a good worker that she was made a missionary, and evén erected several churches.. and brought many souls into the fold. She was selected at the head of severa} societies, and this ix where she dem- onstrated common ‘sense. Among the first things she declared that it was not énough for all them big societies to bury the dead and care for the sick, while people are dy- ing for lack of knowledge. It was thought that these medinms should be trned into wiping ont illiteracy and ignorance, so with the female societies she organized the Tugele Institute on Enon. Ridge in Birmingham, and got together money enough to purchase land and erect buildings, For a long time the Court of Calanthe was the leading spirit In this school, but seeing the need of more help, Mrs. Tuggle started her brains to work, and soon ) See and talk. with the real insurance man! At this hour I am representing in Savannah one of the best insurance companies that you know of. It is best because we help you while you aré liv- ing by“paying you before you die. It also pays you when you die. The American Workmen’s Insurance Company. It was incorpor- ated June 26th, i908 tinder the laws of the District of Columbia, said laws being enacted by Congress and approved by the Presi- dent-of the United States. No other insurance company has had the highest powers of our country to take an active part in bring- ing about its organization. When organized there was deposited in the treasury at Washington, D. ‘C., a reserve fund for the pro- tection of its members, This money cannat be used for anything else but to pay you in many ways. First, we pay $6.00 per week accident, $6.00 per week sick benefits and we pay accident benefits as high as $750.00. We pay ‘old age benefits. $500.00 to members while living. “Policy loans made to members after five years con- tinuous membership. To keep a $1,000 certificate in force it will Rot cost middle age people over $1.20 per month. If you pay semi ‘or annually it will cost less. Women and men are equal in this -company. Any one can carry a policy who is between the ages of 18 and 55 years. E. B. JFFERSON, Solicitor and Deputy of State of Georgia. 537 East Huntingdon St., Savannah, Ga. eae Ses 6 ae oe ea sociated in this work. I met Mrs. F. M. Cosby-Blevins, who is the secretary, She is indeed a refined, cultured woman ‘Then there is Mrs’ Mary Butler Murry, of Selma, Mrs, Glass, of the same city; Mrs. Pauline D, Jackson. of Lirming- Inun.- wife of Rev J. 8. Jacksuu ol ‘the A, M. 1. Zion chureb, awd 1 could mation Mrs, Laura Chambers Lers- einer; Mrs. Lena Sherrod, Mrs M. F. Mayers, Mesdames M, L. Willams, A. J Jubuson, N. King Saunders, Carre Croom, Hattie Williams, and a boxe at others whose names 1 do ust te- member, : ‘The grand lodge was a success id every particular, Most of the delegates stopped at Tuggle Institute, aud spent their mnoney right there. It is Luter- estiug to sce what is being done fur our young people. | Lam in Birmingham as you can see, .and here is where 1 hid the pleasure of meeting some of our good men and _some of our good women. But before you can read this letter I will be in , Texts. I am golug to be in and about {there, until nest month, or for two _ Weeks, and then to Mississippi, I- nois and many other places. Any mail Sent to S02 Ash street, ‘Texarkana, j Ark. will reach me, for that will be ymy headquarters. i ‘ | But just a word about the commence- juents in Atlanta, Ga. ‘The schools [there have all closed. I had. the pleas- jure of attending two of them, Morris ; Brown University and Morehouse Col- jlege. At Morris Brown is to be ;found Dr. W. A. Fountain, one of the | Dest pistons und ministers in the Af- jFican M. E. church, and this is one , of the lnrgest schools Inthe South. It /Funks with Tuskegee, Prairie View |and some others in scholars and stu- | dents, and it fs filling a much needed place. If I had the time I could tell | you many things about this school and ee people, Rer. R. H. Singleton, fs doing a great ‘big work in Atlunta, Ga. For the first ‘time in the history of Bethel A, M. E jehureb, they own a parsonage. Dr. Singleton will some day be a bishop in his church. | Montgomery, Ala., May 80.—Knowing ones rights in # matter and then firmly: insisting upon them will often get for ‘a black ‘man in the South consideration usually denied us a matter of course. Such was the experience of C, E. How- ard of Jacksonville, Fia., general sales pagent for the Overton Hygiente Com- pany of Chicago and president of the National Negro Travelers Protection Association, : : Comiug to Montgomery from Pensa- cola, Fla., Mr, Howard relates this in- cident which happened on one of the fast trains of the L. & N, railroad. A large nuimber of people, more than suficient for the usual accommodations on this line converged at Elomaton which is 4 junction pout, Toarded the-north bound tratn, Most of the people were going to northern sections, Dut all the-discomforts of a crowded train were sure to prevail as far as Montzomery, a distance of more than a hundred miles and probably as far as Birmingham, another hundred. After all the women were seated who could find seats, eighteen people were left crowded in the aisle of the com- partment allotted to colored passangers. No effort was made by any member to cevure seats, although there were only three white passengers in the adjoining compartment allotted to white smokers. Mr. Howard approached the conductor Ist the first opportunity with reference to find seats, when that worthy asked what there was for him to do In the amatter, Howard replied that room might he made in the white smoker since it was not fully occupied, and that it was supposed that Negro pas- sengers were to have equal accommo- ‘dation. Hp pointed to the fact that many of the passengers had already come long distances and were going still further and shoutd not be required to stand. | The conductor, although surly, made room in the smoker for the eighteen mha eram chantine and tirfare resarh- THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE, SATURDAY JUNE 9TH, 1917 Ing Montgomery that compartment was ‘ completely led wit Negro pace-| Watch YOUrSte] gers. The usual method when any | When in New York, visit the W room is made for them at all under! pans Exchange,135 W: 132nd § such circumstances is to make Negro] 1g Beauty Parlor of Mme. Re passengers ride in the "baggage room,” ) 2% y 2 ae Fields Voting, formerly of Sava MOB VIOLENCE DENOUNCED nah, Ga. Phone 199. BY TUSKEGEE'S PRINCIPAL] Troy, Alu., June 3.—Dr_ Robert R. Moton, principal of ‘Tuskegee Institute, was the principal speaker here today before an andience of perhaus two thousand persons, both white and col- ored, who filled the spacions city au- ditorinn! te its capacity. the meeting was hefd under the auspices of the Colored Men's Patriotic Leasne of Pike County of which Dr. S. I. Innis is the president. In his remarks, Dr. Moton urged the cot red people to plant every available seve of srounc in food products and ito co-perate with the white peple, who hy their presenee and expressions of interest, gave the best evidence of their good will and friendly feeling. With regard to the injustices to which the |Nozra of the South fs sometimes sub- jected anid which are responsible for the present’ movement of ‘Negroes from the South, Dr. Moton said: “The Sonth should see to it that the lahor.agents from Northern industrial centers have no just cause for appeal of injustice to the Negro. I can quite frankly say that the Negro is always humiliated and embarrassed by crimes | sxfen as is alleged to have been com- mitted by 2 Negro in a sister state We feel more ashamed than we can ex- ‘press. However, it is not fair to the South, nor the nation, nor to the Ne- gro race for the white people of the South to permit the irresponsible mem- |bers of their race to commit such an awful crime as the burning of human beings, especially in this enlightened age. Our laws are made hy white peo- ple and exccuted by white people, and there {5 not one chance in a mil- lion that a Negro would escape justice where the crime is such as the one referred to above. Such a disregard for law cannot help but discourage the colored people of the South, Mob vi- olence whether in Memphis or East St. Lonis will not solve the race prob- lem. ’ DF. Moton closed his remarks with a strong appeal to bis people to see that every Negro who is subject to draft under the new law {s registered on June 5. ‘The party from Tuskegee Institute which included Dr. R. R. Moton, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Mr. R. R, Taylor, Dr. J. A. Kenny, Mr. FE. D. Washing- ton and Mr. A. I, Hosley, was joined at Union Springs by a party of farm- ers and business men headed by Mr, J. L. Thomas. SUNSHINE WORKERS a HOLDS REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of ‘the Willing and Sunshine Workers of the Urban Teague was held on alst Sunday at the residence of Mrs. “Imma Watson, the chairman, Mrs, Rachel Moore. presided. ‘The members of the committee made their reports and the following dona- tions were given during the month of May for the Urban League Sunshing Settlement Tense in Yamacraw: Miss Sarah Green reported to Miss Watson. $8.00, T. M, Bollard $1.00, Mr. Dekle, four mission chairs, Tuvenile Sunshine ané Willing Workers $1.00, Mrs. H Rrown one ‘bedstead. The committee feels grateful and thankful to those who are interested and through their efforts have enabled them to do something toward the up- lift of fallen bumanity. It is hoped that others will become more interested so that more can be done for the men women, bays and girls who have heen unfortunate for the want of proper en- ‘vironment and who have lacked prop- er influence. ‘The committee needs money, arid also ‘iaeile 200% anetice, | We make a specialty of Cleaning Pressing a3 Repasring Cloth-s,_ Give ‘us a trial eall or phone Henry ret Pressing Club, 304 Henry Street, West —Phone 1487. Marion Massey. ro- prietor. ‘es TU Gewae 2 UGE EL PY When in New York, visit the Wo- man’s Exchange,.135 W- 132nd St. and Beauty Parlor of Mme. Rena Fields Voting, formerly of Savan- nab, Ga. Phone 199, Honesty, Promptness and Fair Dealings are the. 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Mrs. A, E, Allen §s giving lessons in sealp and beauty culture, manien~ ing and developing. A six weeks course will prepare anyone for first class work. Apply 2t Parisienne Beauty Parlors, Rooms 204 and 205 ‘Wage Earners Bank Building. Mrs, Wm. Mitchell, Employment Be- reau. Jobs for beth men anl women in Summit, N. J... Write for partieu- lars to Mrs, Wm. Mitchell, 86 Railroad avenue, Summit, N. J. Boarding and lodging also. DILLY BOUNCE MAKES IT HOT FOR THE DUNCH. WE HAVE TO SEE YOU GREAT. NO ROOM HERE FOR YOU. Aa! IT'S FINE AND COOL HERE. IS IT HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU? WHEW! IT'S 100 IN THE SHADE! YOU MIGHT LET ME GET SOME OF YOUR FAN. ALL RIGHT, YOU CAN STAY BEHIND AND BE THE ENGINEER. WHY, BOYS, YOUR FAN NEEDS OILING. RED PEPPER IS VERY COOLING. OH MY EYES! WOW! KERCHOO! IS IT HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU! FIRE! OH, MY! IT BURNS! KERCHOO! I'M AFIRE! KAZEEKS! ATCHOO! I GUESS THEY KNOW NOW I'M UP TO SNUFF. The grand lodge meets in Augusta, Tuesday June 19, 1917, at 9 a.m. In purchasing your ticket be sure to secure a certificate. Our Obligation My brother do you realize that to permit a wrong being done when you can prevent it, is as bad as to do the wrong yourself? The obligation that binds you not to wrong a brother binds you just as strongly to prevent the wrong being done, if within your power to prevent. One is just as bad as the other. How any man with ordinary intelligence can voluntarily take a solemn obligation to do or not to do certain things and call on God to witness his sincerity, then live and act the lie to that obligation, as I see and hear men do daily, is more than I can understand. Perjury is an ugly word to apply to a man's act. Yet when that man stands high in church, state and benevolent orders shows his utter disregard, of sacred vows, makes it worse. How can you call his failing to keep his solemn oath by another name than perjury. I do not think Masons intentionally perjure themselves in failing to keep their sacred obligation. It is pure ignorance of the position they place themselves in. They do not realize what that obligation implies. God help every Mason to see this his obligation as I see it, and help all of us to keep them sacred. It is not so much the obligation that makes a man a Mason as his keeping his obligation in spirit and in truth. No amount of obligation will make you a Mason, you must live u pto your obligation. * * * No man, however lofty or however humble, can isolate himself up in the dark cell of his exclusiveness, determine to live for himself alone. No man, however obscure, can truly say that he is so unknown and so unimportant that he can contribute nothing to enlighten and benefit humanity. He can not know that, and ought not to assume it. Let the Royal Arch Mason him his mind steadily to the needs of others, and, and he will be blessed. Let us do some kindly act toward our neighbor while he is yet alive, and not procrastinate until death calls him, that he may The Real Beginning When the newly made brother is raised to the Degree of Master Mason and signs the by-laws, he is apt to feel that he is a finished Mason. As a matter of fact, his experience as a Mason has only just begun. He has received the tools and equipment of a Mason, and their uses, have been explained to him. Now he is expected to apply the principles of life and conduct which have been inculcated during the apprenticeship and his service as a Fellow craft. The ceremonies of Masonry, the perambulations and lessons and lectures, are the school which fit men for practical Masonry, a life of service and performance. These things are not the end, but the means. Conferring degrees is like making shoes. Shoes are of no benefit until you apply the principles they inculcate. In the ardor and pleasure of our lodge work we are apt to place and to exalt the ceremonials to the first place and to worship the form rather than the substance. When asked what our lodge is doing we mention the number of degree conferred and the names added to the roster, forgetting the real service to humanity which as Masons we are expected to render, and which is the only justification for our profession. Spreading the light by bringing new and promising material within the range of its influence is worthy and commendable. But that is only elementary Masonic work. Looking after the Master Masons, stimulating and encouraging them and finding more useful out lets for their energies that the mere cultivation of the social amenities is quite as essential as the initiation, passing and raising of new recruits. No. Mason "graduates' until he is dead, and he may not graduate with honor even then."-Masonic Standard. LADIES' AUXILIARY MEETING The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Negro Protective League meets at the Colored Carnegie Library every first and third Wednesday afternoons at 5 o'clock Please be present. (tf) THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE, SATURDAY JUNE 9TH, 1917 The opening of the fifth session of the summer school on June 4th was most gratifying. The teachers are in from all sections of the state. They began coming on Saturday, many of them reaching the school on Sunday. About all of Monday was spent in registering teachers and getting them classified. Thoes who will lecture during the month are: Dr. C, R. Jenkins, president of Wesley College, Macon, Ga.; State Supt. of Schools, Hon. M. L. Brittain; Dr. Jns. P. Faulkner, executive secretary of the Raoul Foundation and Dr. T. J. Woofter, dean of Peabody School of Education, Athens, Ga. County superintendents of education will hold a meeting at the school June 27th. Prof. Geo. D. Godard, special rural school supervisor, will be present on that day also and the three days Mrs. Bessie Stanley Wood, assistant state Home Demonstration Agent, gives demonstrations in canning fruits, vegetables and instruction for drying the same products. Mrs. Wood will give this instruction on the 27th. E. R. CARSTEN'S Ice delivered in ties, to any CIT Automobile Quick LET ME BRID Will begin business SATURDAY APRIL —Office— 545 Park Ave F Phone Office 545 Park Ave.E. Phone 2287 Rev. Wm. F. Quillian, who spent four years as a missionary in Mexico and who is now pastor of the M. E. church, Fort Valley, Ga., will give a lecture to the teachers on Mexico. Rev J. A. Martin, presiding elder of the Albany district, Macon, Ga., and Rev. A. B. McCoy, S. S. Missionary, Americus, Ga., will also lecture at the school. Dr. R. Carey, Macon, Ga., will lecture on the eye, ear and nose, Dr. J. A. Marlow, on the teeth and Dr. W. A. Holmes and Dr.-G. N. 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DEVEAUX Died June 9, 1909 WAXING WARM Close upon the clear-cut, sharp attack by the Rev. J. N. Peacock, white, of Epworth Methodist church, on the proposition of the police or other city authorities to find place and comfort for the denizens of the tenderloin in Negro neighborhoods, comes the severe arraignment of these same promoters by the white ministers' union, which remarks that to do so would indicate that the city was "in league with lawlessness," that it would be a sad commentary on our civilization" etc., and commending our own Baptist and Evan gelical Ministers' Unions-and-joint committee for their protest against the movement. There are scores of other white organizations and hundreds of individuals which, when they have opportunity, will denounce this movement unequivocally, and will use their influence to prevent its being carried out. The parent teachers' association of Cuyler street school, whose children the members of whose families and whose homes would be vitally affected by the despicable institution of dislute women, have passed strong resolutions condemning the proposal and pledging their support to those who are fighting it. The people, generally, in the neighborhood have been sounded out on the subject and have been united in their opposition, not only toward the new proposition, but also to the few such persons who reside in their neighborhoods already. Declaring in past years decent citizens have sought to have their neighborhoods cleared of these characters but failed because of their weakness before the powers who profited by the existence of these houses. We repeat, there can be no justification in law, necessity, reason or precedent for countenancing such "business" Its place is in hell or beyond-knowing existence. There is certainly no place for it in social organization anywhere, not even in the most depraved conditions. It is even worse, if possible for the individuals constituting it that they are associated in large groups The "business" grows of its own more fertile filth. The opportunity of voluntary reform of individuals is absolutely precluded by their environment. Large grouping affords a sort of comfort and ease of living which encourages recruits and recruiting. Thoughtful and thinking men can see this: the obstinate and unthinking have no vision, they cannot see the truth. Our own people are squarely behind those who are directing and leading the campaign of protest against this menace." It will not be possible, as it may have been in the past, to find them indifferent or indulgent when so much is at stake. We must, by all means, succeed in preventing it, or we had as well close the doors of churches, schools, home and hope. THE NEGRO'S DUTY The patriotic parade of Monday, just preceding the school children's races, was a very thoughtful and timely stroke of the committee and promoters of the races. The large placards, "Let Every Negro Register Tomorrow," and the thousands of small cards distributu- ted among the young men of the city, appealing to them to do their duty, fearlessly and ungrudgingly as citizens of the nation, have had their effect. As we have time and again pointed out, these are no times to complain and shirk; we can fight out local and internal issues without losing sight of the great national and international issues to which all else is subordinated and in which all local issues are submerged. Well did the little cards bear "Our loyalty to the flag is undi-puted." Our patriotism is unalloyed with foreign alliances and fellow feeling, untainted with treason and deceit, untrammelled with disgruntled spirit and revenge. Ours is a free and flowing enthusiasm for victory of the nation's arms in this great conflict for world-democracy. Democracy and the square deal are the Negro's goal if anything is. We are squarely behind the government in its war measures and its policies, and we are not quibbling over magnified errors and minor mistakes of judgement on the part of our statesmen, who, with the president, are charged with the grave duty of running the war. We are beginning to believe that in this war we are engaged in right serious business, and that it is going to take every ounce of national spirit and loyalty, every thought and energy of every subject of this government to bring us out winners. In a word, we are for national unity, the good, warm and whole-hearted support of every citizen of the land in the national policy; and a sensible patience with such acts as we may be criticising in the absence of the full facts surrounding the case. Lastly, we are proud of the Negro's showing in the matter of registration. There is startling significance in the figures, and more in the frank and patriotic responses to the detail of questions on the part of the eligibles applying. There were many Negroes well above the draft age and under, who sought to qualify for the nation's service. We are proud of the record of the Negro soldier of the past, and we believe he will well sustain that glorious reputation in any future emergency. These manly attitudes will eventually wrest recognition from men of any kind. Some weeks ago, we pointed out in these columns, that the current sentiment in the country with regard to Negro people, was undergoing some change; we believe that current to be deep-laid and that change to be constitutional. We dare to say that these changes in attitudes and relationships are not to be free from jolt and shock. Such changes never are. Gradually, but surely, the civilization of the world rocks on toward real democracy, moves on toward the "perfect" day" of world brotherhood, toward the Utopian ideal condition. In the providence of God, the unswerving laws of nature and cause and the ceaseless cycle of the ages, we are nearing these things. We are "possessing ourselves in patience" and placing ourselves, in the paths of duty and on the side of right, so as to be ready "when the waters are troubled." TWO COLORED REGIMENTS FOR ROOSEVELT'S DIVISION Washington, D. C.—It now transpires that it was the Intention of Col. Theodore Roosevelt to take with him to France at least two colored regiments in lead of one as has been generally published, if President Wilson had accepted the tender of himself and associates. This fact is disclosed in a recent letter addressed by Col. Roosevelt to his friend, Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute, who was for many years an ambassador between the Fighting Colonel and the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, whose political relations are revealed at considerable length in the recently issued biography, "Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization." 432 Fourth Ave. New York 4 May 17, 1917. Office of Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Mr. Scott: If the volunteer organizations, provided for by Congress, are allowed, I should like to use at least two colored regiments. One of these should be under Lieutenant Colonel Young, who is admirably fitted for the work. I should hope he would consult with you about some of the men for officers; but he would himself be the best judge about the officers. The other I should hope would be under another regular army officer, with William J. Schieffelin as Lieutenant Colonel. I trust you will make inquiries and recommend to Mr. Schieffelin colored men of the highest standing and fitness for the work who could be printed, as some of the officers of the regimen. (Signed) Theodore Roosevelt, Mr. Emmett J. Scott. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. It will thus be seen that if the vol- THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE, SATURDAY JUNE 9TH, 1917 unteer division provided for by Congress had been approved by President Wilson, two regiments of fighting colored men would have shared the dangers of the present European war with the Sage of Sagamore Hill. Col Rosevelt shows his confidence in the ability of the Negro to command such organization by naming specifically Lientenant Colonel Young, the only living Negro, graduate of West Point now serving in the regular army, Lieut. Col. Young, it will be remembered, has seen much of foreign service already, and has done a large amount of technical work for the United States government, both in Haiti and in Liberia. His record is one to be proud of, and on the strength of it he won the second Spingarn medal. Dr. William J. Schieffelin, the New York philanthropist and business man, is a trustee of both Hampton Institute and Tuskegee, and has shown the most cordial spirit of friendly interest in all that concerns the welfare of the Negro. Colonel Roosevelt's choice of him as an important officer in the second regiment would have been entirely gratifying to the colored people in general. Colonel Roosevelt's letter also indicates that he continues to look to Tuskegee Institute for co-operation in the same way in which he looked to the late Booker T. Washington, to whom he pays high tribute in the recently printed biography above referred to. There is still insistent call throughout the country for Col. Roosevelt to represent the United States on the firing line in France. One of the calls has even come from Paris, France, from former Premier Clemeneau, in an open letter addressed to President Wilson in which M. Clemenceau says: "In invaded France at the present hour there is a name which represents, by I know not what force of intuition, the beauty of America's intervention—it is that of Roosevelt. You are too much of a philosopher not to know that great popular leaders have influenced men out of all proportion to their own real value by the intangible atmosphere of legend which, with or without their assistance, has formed around them. Whatever may be the reason, and without attempting to analyze the phenomenon, I yield to the imperious need to tell you that the name of Roosevelt has in our country at this time a legendary power. It would be an enormous error in my view to neglect a force which everything urges us to make use of as soon as possible. We have learned that the first American unit has arrived at the front and with zest generals and private salute the noble starred banner. However, you should know, Mr. President, that more than one stout chevronned pollu said—to his commander, in an astonished voice, "But where is Roosevelt? I don't see him!" There is no question that the name of Roosevelt not only inspires the pollin in the trenches, but also strikes a responsive chord in many breasts of America's noblest sons, white and black. It may yet develop that the Colonel will be able to respond to the appeal of M. Clemenceau and lead to the front the thousands of Americans eager to fight under his leadership. BIP VAN WINKLE A comic lecture will be given by Pastor Goodall, at the First African Baptist church, Franklin square, Monday night June 11th. Admission fifteen cents. Logic and laughter will be the motto of the evening. Dr. Goodall is an experienced lecturer, and please his audiences everywhere. Music will be furnished by the church chorus. Messames Gilmore and Mack will sing a duett. Miss X. Mad Stewart will sing a solo. The whole program will be well worth the small price asked, and more. Let every member come out and lend encouragement. The entire public is invited to attend. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Lottie McGhee wishes to thank the many friends for their kindness shown at the death of her husband. Mr. William Pleasant McGhee and for the many floral designs. EXAMINERS REPORT CHATHAM MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. The following is an extract from report of examination of The Chatham Mutual Life, and Health Ins. Co., by special examiner for the insurance department of the state of Georgia Total income, March 13 to Dec. 31, 1916.....$73,046.22 Total disbursements 13 to Dec. Net solvent Assete Dec. 31, 1916 ..... $619.13 Amount required by law..... $1,330.20 Net solvent assets in excess of requirements 2..... $5,288.90 The company has made unusual progres gress in the development of its debit, at a minimum of expense, pays its claims promptly, and is found to treat its policy holders equitably. (Continued from Page One) headed by Judge Robert H. Terrell. Right loyal did each member perform his duty, and the result was gratifying alike to the guest of honor and to the "Loyal Legion" which came out to testify their love and esteem for the race's "grand old man". It was indeed a feast of reason and a flow of soul. Besides the Washingtonians in attendance quite a number journeyed from far away points and a score or more sent telegrams of congratulations to the governor upon attaining his four-score years of life and regretting their inability to be present. In one way or another practically every state in the Union was represented, with Louisiana leading the van Judge Robert H. Terrel, of the municipal court, orator, scholar, jurist and raconteur, acted as master of ceremonies and set a warm pace at the outset by his wit, humor, ready grasp of situation, and felicity of utterance in introducing the various speakers. His opening speech and tribute to Gov. Pinchback was a gem of personal appreciation and a reservoir of historical lore, worthy of preservation in pamphlet form. The addresses which followed were pitched in one key—that of veneration and respect for the "last of the Old Guard" a hearty recognition of the great work he has done for the uplift of his people. The thrilling story of his sensational race with Henry C. Warmoth, a claimant for the Louisiana Governership, was told amid cheers. In the speed-test as to which could reach the Pelican state first and assume the reins of governership resulted in Pinchback's favor, and made a luminous page in the national history. The vivid and fervent narrations "red blooded" of men of all callings surrounded this skeleton of facts with such life and color that but a faft conception can be conveyed here of the real human element that made the occasion memorable. The virile manhood of Gov. Pinchbok, its unfailing蓄势 under all circumstances, his loyalty to the flag of his country, his wonderful political sagacity, his fidelity to his race, his rugged honesty in his business dealings, cochempt for sycophancy and servility, and love of one, family and friends—all were praised by the orators of the evening, and the sentiments so eloquently expressed were cheered to the echo. The out-of-town speakers on the program embraced Hon. J. C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn., former register of the treasury; Mr. Chris J. Perry (editor of the Philadelphia Tibune and president of the National Negro Press Association; Mr. Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age and former Minister to Liberia Mr. A. R. Manning, editor of the Indianapolis World; Mr. C. N. Langston, of Nashville, Tenn., assistant cashier of the One-Cent Savings Bank and Webster L. Porter, of Knoxville, Tenn., editor of the East' Tennessee News. Numerous tokens of the universal esteem in which the Governor is held were presented. They were beautiful and substantial. On behalf of a group of citizens of New Orelans, Mr. James A. Cobb, himself of Louisiana, presented to Governor Pinchback a handsomely engraved silver loving cup. The governor is a prophet with honor in his land. On behalf of the subscribers to the reception and luncheon, Mr. John T. Howe, former member of the North Carolina legislature, presented the Governor with a fine gold-headed ebony cane, suitably engraved. Among other gifts came a box of linen handkerchiefs, sent by Mr. Aaron M. Cummings and wife, Mrs. Lula Cummings of Baltimore. To Mrs. Pinchback was sent a beautiful silver vase, filled with choice flowers. For the manifold business and professional elements of the nation's capitol many speakers were introduced. The response of Governor Pinchback to the mountain of encomiums that had been heaped upon him, was tender, gracious and in a vein of the profoundest gratitude. He said he had simply tried to do his duty as he saw it. He had made his record and must stand or fall by it. There had been times when he had felt that much of his labor had been in vain; but the cordial good will and hearty appreciation expressed on this occasion had all such forebodings to have been unfounded, and from now on he would take on a new inspiration—a vigor of spirit, mind and body. He regretted that his advanced age prevented him from again taking up the cudgels for his people, for the present crisis, with its new problems, is one that will require the best energies and highest capacity of every man to meet. He looked for the Negro to "come back" in the early future and that from the stress and storm of the battle before us a leadership will be developed that will lead the host onward to even greater victories than those of the past. (Continued on Page Five) ```markdown ``` Experience is a GOOD BANK BOOK TEACHER THE Eperience and advice of a conservative band may often prove valuable in shaping your affairs. You need not wait until your business assumes great proportions before opening an account with us. Small accounts, as well as large ones, are welcome here. RESOURCES Loans..... $ 5,609.20 Banks..... 216,051.93 Fixed Stocks owned by the bank..... 2,275.00 House..... 66,167.70 and Fixtures..... 6,190.37 Real Estate..... 24,340.73 Banks and bankers in this state..... 8,634.65 ..... $1,551.00 ..... 80.00 Buckels, etc..... 558.63 Banks..... 1,548.18 Resources (Itemized)..... 700.00 Total..... $333,707.39 LIABILITIES Stock Paid In..... $ 50,000.00 Fund..... 25,000.00 profits, less current expenses and taxes paid..... 7,718.68 and dividends..... 33.60 deposits, subject to check..... 17,101.65 deposits..... 173,319.03 certificates..... 20,309.00 checks..... 235.03 table, including time certificates repre- borrowed money..... 40,000.00 Total..... $333,707.39 Georgia, Chatham County. We came L. E. Williams, president of the Wage Savings Bank, who being duly sworn, says that the foregoing statement is a true condition of said own by the books of file in said bank. L. E. WILLIAMS to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of Both receive the same careful attention and the same courtesy and accommodations are extended to large and small depositors alike Statement of Condition of the Wage Earners Savings Bank at the Close of Business March 20th, 1917, as made to the State Bank Examiner Before me came L. E. Williams, president of the Wage Earners Savings Bank, who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank as shown by the books of file in said bank. L. E. WILLIAMS Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of March 1917 EDGAR C. BLACKSHEAR, Notary Public, Chatham County, Ga. 5 Per Cent Interest on Savings 6 Per Cent Int. on time Certificates. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 5 Per Cent Interest on Savings 6 Per Cent Int. on time Certificates L. E. WILLIAMS.....PRESIDENT SOL. C. JOHNSON.....VICE-PRESIDENT R. A. HARPER.....CASHIER E. C. BLACKSHEAR.....ASST. CASHIER MRS. R. L. BARNES G, H, BOWEN Wage Earners Savings Bank ```markdown ``` PAGE SIX NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE WEEKLY LETTER By J. C. Lindsay There are so many articles being written in the various newspapers and magazines respecting the migration of the Negro northward, and there is so much being said from the platform and pulpit, until there are few things, if any, which concerns the Negro business element in the South like this thing of the Negro leaving these parts by the thousands, as they have in the last ten or a dozen months. The Negro Business League has all a long contended that the white men of the South had this vexing problem absolutely in his own control. Some months ago, we made bold to say that the white man of the South could put a stop to this unprecedented exodus of the Negro from the South to the North, east and west in sixty days, provided, he would lay aside his antiquated ideas concerning the Negro's thoughts, sentiments, likes and dislikes of fifty and sixty years ago, and rise to the dignity of the occasion, and see the twentieth century Negro just as he is today, that is, meet him on half way ground and give him a man's chance to make good on his merit. It is absolutely out of the question for any difficulty to be properly settled with only one of the parties concerned in the settlement of it. This is right where our white neighbors are making their most serious blunder in their attempt to settle the problem of the Negro leaving the South in such great hordes and numbers. It is almost a daily occurrence for some one of them, who is seems ought to know better, who are writing long newspaper and magazine articles, deploring the fact that the Negro is leaving the South and jeopardizing the southern farmers to such an extent in the harvesting of his various crops, which are so essential to the carrying on of this world-war, which the wise ones tell us has just begun. Strangely as it may see into the ordinary mind, not a single one of these, our white neighbors who delight to contribute articles on this much mooted problem, has in any way come near the solution of the problem. For their information and enlightenment, we wish to call their attention to a contributed article in the Atlanta Post, under date of May 26th, from the veratile pen of H. R. Butler, M. D., state Grand Master of A. F. & A. M., of Georgia. In this article referred to in this connection, he. Dr. Butler, gives a number of labor agents their rightful names, and then tells our white neighbors just how to put them out of business. But they, our white neighbors, it seems, have not as yet seen fit to rise to the dignity of the occasion. These acrobatic stunts, which many of our white neighbors lend encouragement to, which in a good many instances, are called off and staged by some little losing simp, who wishes to be classed as a "good nigger", have no force and effect at all upon the situation in the matter of clarifying it. Why not call those discontented people together, thru their representatives and ascertain from them what their grievances are? Our white neighbors have taught us from time immemorial that an ounce of prevention was worth more than a pound of cure. They have told us that one so thing, and so many times, until we find ourselves believing it to be true. Since this is true, why not use the remedy at hand to prevent these people from going away? When ever a frank and unequivocal assurance is given the southern Negro that his rights as an American citizen will be protected, in the same way and manner as that of other citizens, and that no ill considered advantage will be taken of him, in the pursuits of happiness on the farm in the work shops, in the school room, on the street cars, and other public carriers, we are of the opinion, that he, the Negro, will only be willing to leave the South to go be heaven. We wish to inform our white neighbors that it is not as much of an economic problem with the Negro in his effort to get away from the South as it is a problem of being in a better community, where he can breathe the fresh pure air of freedom from insults due almost, if not entirely, to the fact that through no fault of his own, he happens to belong to, and is a member of another race. As we have said all along in this weekly letter, no people in this entire southland, deplore the Negro exodus from these parts to other sections of our country more that the Negroes engaged in business. The Negroes engaged in business, as all well know, must feel the going away of these people in such large numbers, very keenly. But what must an honest Negro business man say to a cultured and refined Negro boy, who comes to him and looks him in the face and says to him. "it is not so much that I need money, but I want to be in a community where I can enjoy my manhood rights". Can such a business man honestly say to that boy, that there is no better place on earth than where you are to get it? These are the things, to which we wish to respectfully submit to our white neighbors, who, as we have said on several former occasions, have the matter, absolutely in their own hands, and can settle this migration question in the next sixty days. For the benefit of all concerned, these people, the ruling class in the South, should rise upand face the situation like men, and put a stop to the exodus of the best and strongest labor that the South has yet produced. Mark you, this can not be done by aerobic, so-called "good niggers" staging their shows they do not believe in, nor any one that they do not believe in, nor any one before an audience of perhaps two else. Your next meeting will be Wednesday evening June 6th come early. NEGROES THRONGS POLLS TO REGISTER (By A. Clayton Cannal, Jr.) Augusta, Ga.—Never before has the call of our country been so really responded to by both white and colored citizens as in Augusta on registration day. This day was set aside as a holiday in Augusta, to enable every man, natural born, naturalized or alien, to register in behalf of the country, which has been his benefactor, his home, and his country of refuge prior and at present to this great national conflict, the greatest in the history of the world. Colored registrars, together with the whites, were stationed at the precincts, equipped with material and instructions to cope with the days business. Personally visiting one ward at 12:30 p. m. they had registered 900 odd young colored men, able bodied, bright with smiles, ambitions of their calling, anxious for the opportunity, ready for the chance, with the determination of a law abiding citizen to serve. It was the pleasure of each man to show his card, to wear his band around his arm which was so fastely arranged by a committee of white ladies of Augusta, who were so anxious for every man, white and colored by the wearing of these to signify to the world, that "I am ready, sooner or later, call and I will respond to the colors, to protect my country in our present conflict. By the expressions horne by each man could be read these words, 'Give me the opportunity, just loan me the gun, and I will show to the world that we, the colored men of this, our United States will meet with our brothers 600,000 in number from the lower regions of Africa and retain the record of victory in the future as is written down on the pages of history of the past. On June 4th, the day prior to the regular registration day, the sheriffs, officers and two other officers were kept busy registering those men who would be out of town on June 5th. Each man was looked after, which from observation did not lessen the number on the regular registration day. Orior to this day, public mass meetings were held officiated by some of the leading colored citizens, all of which were very successful. White and colored speakers emphasized the importance of this national obligation, and requested all within this age limit to respond. Colored registrars were selected, these too were instructed, and June 5th, the country's first national registration day, closed with a record in Augusta of the colored man's loyalty; his readiness to do his part, each as an individual in behalf of his country. If the end fails to come before these great warriors shoulder the gun for service; not in a conflict as that of San Juan Hill, and irrespective of task, they will climb the heights of France, drive the enemy back and there plant the flag of the people by the people and for th people. GARDEN DAY AT CUYLER STREET SCHOOL June 15th, Friday, has been set apart as garden day for the city and county Negro schools. The exhibits and exercises will be on the Cuyler Street school grounds. Small prizes and awards will be given to those schools and individuals having the best results in garden work, and the most artistic booths. A program of light gymnastic exercises, drills and games between classes has been arranged. Supt. Gibson, Mr. A. E. Williams, Mr. Andrew Jackson and Miss Katie Lanier, with others will make brief talks or demonstrations. No charges for admission nor collection taken. NOTICE! USE INK Articles for publication in The Tribune should be written plainly with ink, penile communications will not be published. Articles for publication in The Tribune should be written plainly with ink, and on one side of the paper...Lead penile communications will not be published. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE. SATURDAY JUNE 9TH, 1917 Lesson XI.—Second Quarter, For June 10, 1917. Text of the Lesson, John xix, 16-30. Memory Verses, 26, 27—Golden Text, I Cor, xv, 3—Commentary Prepared by Rev, D. M. Stearns. Pilate seems to have tried again and again to release Him, and his wife also sent him word to have nothing to do with that just man, for she had suffered many things in a dream because of Him (Matt. xxvll, 10). Peter testified after Pentecost that Pilate was determined to let Him go (Acts iii, 13). He evidently thought when he asked them to choose between Christ and Barabbas as to which he should release unto them that they would surely ask for Christ. But they cried out, "Not this man, but Barabbas," although Barabbas was a rpblber and murderer (chapter xviii, 40; Acts iii, 14). Pilate's fear to touch Him increased when the Jesus said that His crime was that He said He was the Son of God (verse 7). When Pilate asked Him about this Jesus at first made no reply, but a little later said to him, "Thou couldst have no power against Me except it were given thee from above; therefore he that delivered Me unto the hath the greater sin" (verse 11). The first part of this reply must refer to the will of God, the determinate censure and foreknowledge of God, that which His hand and His counsel determined before to be done (Acts ii, 23; iv, 28), the last part to the high priest who delivered Him to Pilate. There are degrees of sin and degrees of punishment for the lost, as there are degrees of rewards for the righteous (Luke xii, 48; Rev. xxii, 12). When the Jews cried out, "If thou let this man go thou art not Caesar's friend; * * * we have no king but Caesar" (verseg 12-15). Pilate took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this just person; see ye to it." Then the people said, "His blood be on us and on our children." Then he released Barabas, scourged Jesus and delivered Him to be crucified (Matt. xxvii, 24-26). Why did he scourge Him after he declaimed Him innocent? Why did he deliver Him to the brutal soldiers to be mocked and spit upon and so ill treated? Even a guilty man is protected from injustice at the hands of his enemies as a rule. If we cannot reply to the why, let each one at least say it was all for me, the Holy One of God suffering in my stead. When we see the Son of God, the Creator of all things, the Judge of all mankind, receiving such treatment at the hands of the civil and religious authorities and remember that they are just the same today, what should be our attitude to them? When we hear Pilate say, "Behold the man!" and "Behold your king!" (verses 5-14) we think of the true testimonies of the Spirit, "Behold the man whose name is The Branch!" and "Behold, thy king cometh!" (Zech. vi, 12; 9). So Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified, and they took Him and led Him away, and He, bearing His cross, went forth (Curses 16, 17). They met one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming into the city and compelled him to turn and help Jesus hear the cross or bear it for Him (Luke xxii, 20). We remember that He said, "If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me" (Matt. xvi, 24). Let us not forget that the cross is never anything beautiful, but a cruel thing signifying a painful and lingering death. Many women followed Him, bewailing and lamenting Him, but He told them not to weep for Him, but for themselves and their children because of the things that would come upon them (Luke xxii, 27-81). Having reached Golgotha, they crucified Him and two evildoers with Him, one on either side and Jesus in the midst, and thus He was numbered with transgressors, all for me. The four soldiers divided His garments among them, but for His coat they cast lots, thus fulfilling another Scripture (verse 23, 24; Ps. xxil, 18). Perhaps three more awful words were never written than these, "They crucified Him" (verse 18), when we consider who He was that they crucified, the Prince of Life, the Lord of Glory (Acts ill, 15; I Cor. il, 8), and that He submitted to be a curse for us that we might not perish (Gal. ill, 13). We have in our lesson three of His seven sayings on the cross (26, 28, 30); but, taking them in order from all the records, we have first forgiveness, even for those who crucified Him; then glory for even a penitent thief; then provision for His own mother, suggesting the supply of all we can need between salvation and glory. The fourth was at the beginning of the darkness, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken Me?" and the other three at the close of those awful six hours, "I thirst," "It is finished," "Father, into thy hands I commit. My spirit." When the Jews asked Pilate to have the bodies removed that their Sabbath day might not be desecrated (oh, the utter hypocrisy of it all!) the soldiers broke the legs of the two malefactors, but found Jesus dead already, so they did not break His legs, but a soldier pierced His side, and thus two Scriptures were fulfilled, Ex. xii, 46; Zech. xil, 10. The last part of the chapter describes His burial by Nicodemus and Joseph in Joseph's new tomb, and thus was fulfilled the saying, With the rich in His death (Isa. iii, 9). West Broad Street Correspondence School of Photo- graphy TON, PHOTOGRAPHER & INSTRUCTOR you to be a good and famous photographer. This any who is interested and has a common school have you making a good picture in 30 days. I will or by personal contact. My 18 years' experience and commercial work will enable me to make you a profession. Make application soo. Sittings made day PRESS: J. W. JOHNSTON BROAD STREET SAVANNAH, GA. Phone 1820 IT'S ICE CREAM CO. Vm. H.Johnson, Prop. Wholesale, Retail. Prompt delivery to any part of the city. Cream and Cold drinks are the best to be had. W. JOHNSTON, PHOTOGRAPHY Let me teach you to be a good and school is open to any who is interest- education. I can have you making a g teach you by mail or by personal cont in photography and commercial work w master of the profession. Make appli- or night. ADDRESS: J. W. JOHNSTON 605 WEST BROAD STREET Phone SCOTT'S ICE C Wm. H.Johns ICE CREAM—Wholesale, Re- to any part of Our Ice Cream and Cold- to be ha . W. JOHNSTON, PHOTOGRAPHER & INSTRUCTOR Let me teach you to be a good and famous photographer. This school is open to any who is interested and has a common school education. I can have you making a good picture in 30 days. I will teach you by mail or by personal contact. My 18 years' experience in photography and commercial work will enable me to make you a master of the profession. Make application soo. Sittings made day or night. ADDRESS: J. W. JOHNSTON SCOTT'S ICE CREAM CO. Wm. H.Johnson, Prop. ICE CREAM—Wholesale, Retail. Prompt delivery to any part of the city. Our Ice Cream and Cold drinks are the best to be had. Vannah Pharmacy Two Stores BROAD STREET AND 140 FARM STREET PHONES 3570 AND 4313 SPECIALS Venus Vanishing Cream. A luxurious and armed massage cream. An ideal finishing perfect base on which to apply toilet powder. thing harmful, and may be used on the most without fear of injury. Use Venus Vanishing beautiful like the Goddess Venus. Price 35s. Drup and S. P. Kold Tablets. A wonder com- acking cough and cold in the head; when all they them. Do not hesitate to buy them; they workers. Price 25c and 50c. Diver and Kidney Laxatives. Once you try without them Price 10c. STAR HAIR GROWER A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER Savannah P. 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Kold Tablets- A wonder combination for hacking cough and cold in the head; when all others fail, try them. Do not hesitate to buy them; they are magic workers. Price 25c and 50c. Lee's Little Liver and Kidney Laxatives. Once you try them, never without them Price 10c. THE STAR HA\R GROWER Henry Mears B Wholesale and Retail Dealers in H Mears Feed Compay Retail Dealers in Hay and Grain of All Kinds. THE MEARS' EXPERT PIANO and FURNITURE MOVEMENT Before closing out with an Henry Mears, Proprietor, THE MEARS' EXPRESS and Furniture Movers...We Pack, Store and Ship closing out with anyone else, Ring 3461 prietor, 309 Berrien Street Expert Piano and Furniture Movers...We Pack, Store and Ship Before closing out with anyone else, Ring 3461 PATE SAYS DRUG CITY MEXICANO Full Supply of Tanlac Preparation Pate's Dru Duffy and West Broad Phones 1488-1489 Tanlac Preparations at Both Stores Pate's Drug Stores West Broad Hall and West Broad 188-1489 Phones 4710-4711 --- BETTY BROWN 723 WEST BROAD --- PHONE 3461 PHONE 2829 One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell The Star Hair Grower. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25 Cents per box. — one 25c box will prove its value. Any per son that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow the hair, just give THE STAR MAIN GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full-size box. If you wish to be an agent, send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once, also agent's terms. Send all money or money order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MGR., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. 309 BERRIEN STREET In keeping with our progressive policy, we have decided to give our customers who pay cash, five (5) per cent, dividend on all purchases however small. We have installed in both stores, new cash registers and when ever you spend money with us, ask for your coupon, amount of your purchase and when you get a dollar's worth we give you five cents in trade. The bank only pays 4 per cent, we pay Five. We also give Green Trading Stamps. CHARLESTON PRESSING CLUB CLEANING, DYEING & REPAIRING Ladies work a specialty. ...All work guaranteed. Suits sponged and pressed, 25c. Work called for and delivered. To club members—Six suits sponged and pressed per month for One Dollar in Advance. Hats Cleaned and Blocked 40 Cents Phone 5697. 576 BRYAN STREET, W. F. L. Suares, Proprietor Dr. L. S. Parks, DENTIST 240 Barnard Street, Specialist in Gold and Bridge Work Savannah, Ga. Does all kind of high grade dents 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 full set of teeth $8.00 and $10.00. Broken plates mended and teeth added. All Gold Crowns Guaranteed 234 K Gold. Crowns Guaranteed 231 K Gold. Bell Phone 1244 Dr. J. W.Jamerson FIRST-CLASS DENTIST All Work Guaranteed Wage Earners Bank Building PONE 3227-L SPRING! SPRING!! SPRING!!! Our Spring and Summer Samples are Here, Call and See Them JOHN D. BAKER The Tailor Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing, Repairing 519 Price St., Savannah, Ga. The South Atlantic Barber Headquarters for barber supplies and shoe polish. A fine line of cigars pipes and tobacco. Shoes shined and repaired. Dealer in second handed shoes Clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired Hot, cold and shower baths. Also Sells the New York Herald, Chicago Defender, The Grit, Boxing Record, and the Morning News. H. A. MANZO, Gen'!. Mgr 145 West Broad St. Southern Umbrella Works Simon Bradley and Son, Preps. MAMMOTO NEW BRITAIN MAMMOTO NEW BRITAIN Umbrella recovered with out the aid detectives Keys fitted and locks repaired to keeck burglaries out nothing but ho nos people. COR. STATE AND DRAYTON STS. near court house Works, 25 E. STATE STREET Phone 3423 GIVE Mme. Hart's Hair Dressing and Grower A TRIAL It will make the hair grow long and silky. Second to no hair preperation on the market. All who have trie it gladly reccoms and same to others. Agentwanted everywhere. Write for terms VIOLA E. HART Manufacturer J. W. Welcher CONTRACTOR and BUILDER Houses moved and renovated. Estimates on all class of work ALL WORK GUARANTEED 719 WEST BROAD ST. PHONE 1225-J Seeme before Building HAIR CULTURIST MANICURIST HAIR CULTURIST AND MANICURIST Miss Marie V. Tolbert, recently graduated from School in Hair Culture, Manicuring and Massaging, is especially prepared for performing the very highest class of work. Being equipped with the very latest and up-to-date methods, the most satisfactory and lasting effect results. Hair dressed for special occasions. Highest efficiency guaranteed on all work. Mrs. M. E. Tolbert is now associated with Miss Marie Tolbert and would be glad to receive a call from her friends. Agents for Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower Phone 3853. 506 Hartridge St V Weekly Church News BAPTIST MINISTERS' UNION The Baptist Ministers' Union met Monday at the F. A. B. Church, Franklin square, Rev. W. M. Gray, presiding. Rev. H. J. Washington conducted the devotion. The committee on Sunday schools reported progress. The committee which is working with the local branch of the Association for the Advancement of Colored People also reported progress. The date for the forming of a Sunday School union was deferred from June 13th to the 15th. The sermonic reports were by Rev. H. J. Washington, Rev. H. J. Starnes and Rev. P. W. Wrenn and were good. Rev R. G. Carter of Darien was present and made application for membership. He is in the city again. BBYSINNIA BAPTIST CHURCH Services of Abbsinia Baptist church on Sunday were well attended all day. Our pastor Rev. R. G. Carter, pastor, preached on the subject "Chirst as a refuge in a storm." at 4 o'clock communion was served to a large attendance. The pastor preached again to a large crowd on Sunday night. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH The Central Baptist church, Rev. J. S. Irby, pastor. The services on last Sunday were well attended. The pastor preached an interesting before the communion took place and on Sunday night preached a text by request. The B. Y. P. U. and Sunday school are continually increasing. Prayer meeting Sunday morning 5:30 a. m.; preaching 8:30; Sunday school 3 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m. F. A. B. CHURCH, FRANKLIN SQ. F. A. B. Church, Franklin square. Rev. T. J. Goodall, pastor. A large and enthusiastic congregation was present on last Sunday. The prayer was conducted by Dea. T. R. Williams. At the close of the meeting the pastor baptized one candidate. At 11:30 a.m. devotions were conducted by Lie Robinson after which the pastor preached a powerful sermon, subject "Great harvest, but few laborers." At the close of this service the funeral of Sister Jenkins was conducted by the pastor. At 3:30 p.m. the communion service was held. A splendid congregation assembled on this sad and solemn occasion. Special music was rendered by the chorus Rev. Washington preached a powerful sermon at 8:30. Don't forget the rally for 1917. At 10 a.m. Sunday school was held with a large attendance. The lesson was outlined by the superintendent. The school holds its children's day exercises at 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening. A program has been prepared for the occasion under the direction of Mrs. T. J. Goodall. The B. Y. P. U. met at the usual hour. The B. Y. P. U. wishes to thank their friends for the interest taken in the Queer Court social on Monday night the pastor will deliver his famous address, subject, Rip Van Wrinkle." We invite the public to attend this lecture, admission 15 cents. Order of services: Prayer meeting 5:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p.m.; preaching 8:30 p.m.; meeting of Doreas sewing circle Thursday 4 p.m. FIRST BRYAN BAPTIST CHURCH On Sunday morning quite a number of friends accompanied Rev. Wright to Nicholsonville where he conducted the services at the Nicholsonboro Baptist church of which he is pastor. A very profitable and pleasant day was spent. At night, though the weather was bad the church was crowded. Rev. Wright's text was from Judges 3:4. It was an eloquent sermon and from the many responses there was much interest. A large number accepted the invitation and knelt for prayer. The Junior B. Y. P. V. has a special program at 4:30 Sunday. The Senior B. Y. P. U meets at 7:30. Sunday school at 10 a. m. ST. BENEDICT'S CHURCH Second Sunday offer Pentecost and solemnity of the feast of Corpus Christi. The masses on Sunday will be at 6:30, 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. The Tridium in honor of the Blessed Sacrament will come to a close at the last mass by solemn benediction. Next Friday the church celebrates the feast of the Sacred heart of Jesus. Benediction will be given after the 6:30 o'clock mass, during which the Litanies of the Sacred Heart and the total consecration prescribed by Pope Leo XIII will be recited. Every devout Catholic is exhorted to receive holy communion on this day, as an act of reparation to the Heart of Jesus for all the insults He received from unbelievers and bad Christians. Confessions will be heard Thursday afternoon and evening. St. Benedict's school will hold its annual closing exercises at the school The Line of ALL STEEEL ELECTRICALLY LIGHTED EQUIPMENT, Free Reclining Chair Cars and Dining Cars Serving Meals on All Through Trains is the auditorium next Tuesday evening, June 12th, 8:30 p. m. The children have been hard at work during the past week with their final examinations, and the preparing of their commencement program which promises to be an unusually good one. Rev. Father Mitchell, chancellor of the diocese, will preside and make a short address to the children and parents. All the members of the church and their friends are cordially invited to attend these pretty exercises. MONUMENTAL CHURCH We are glad to note that the pastor, Rev. N. Bembry, was able to be at his post Sunday and preached two able sermons at 11 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. The holy communion was administered in the afternoon and evening. The death angel visited the church this week and took away one brother Mr. Frank Shepherd, his funeral took place Tuesday night at the home and the remains were shipped to his home in South Carolina. The pastor officiated assisted by Bros. J. S. Daniels D. H. Hamilton, Wm. Smith and Thos Pinckney. Tomorrow is rally day, each member is to pay his part, children's day also will be observed in this church and the Sunday school will render a short program at 8:30. Services tomorrow: Sunday school 9:30 a. m.; preaching 11 a. m.; A. C. E. League 6:30 p. m.; exercises 8:30 p. m. The public is invited. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. A. D. Dunbar, pastor. On Sunday there was present Rev. H. Wille Wilkins, he preached an able sermon from Paul's letter to the Galatians "Bear ye one another's burdens." All present enjoyed the sermon, for it was interesting and instructive. Communion service was held at 4 o'clock and quite a crowd was present. The doors of the church were opened and two came forward. Sunday services prayer meeting, preaching 11 a. m.; Sunday school 3 p. m.; B. Y. P. U, 6:30 preaching 5 p. m. The rally begins on Sunday and each member is expected to pay one dollar. ST. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH Dr. Branch, the pastor, preached three strong sermons Sunday. There was only a small attendance at Sunday school on account of rain. Nearly 400 was the number to take in the Sunday school picnic at Daufuskie on Monday. Every one was delighted. One balloon went up and two were burned. Sunday is Children's day. Quite a large attendance is expected. Every member who has not paid his two dollars into the rally must pay tomorrow. No one is excused. Sunday school children's day program at 3 p. m. BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Beth Eden Baptist church, Rev. N. M. Clarke, pastor. The early prayer service was as usual very good. At the morning service Rev. Clarke took for his subject "Lame Foot Christian" and for night "Great Preparation for Great Duty". These were strong sermons. There will be baptism Sunday morning. We begin our night services at 8:30 p. m. Services tomorrow as follows: Prayer service 6 a. m.; preaching 11 a. m.; Sunday school 4 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m.; preaching 8:30 p. m. BUTLER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Two very interesting sermons were delivered on Sunday last by our pastor. At the morning hour the text was "I am Alpha and Omega—Christ is all." At the evening hour "Gather the people together, men, women and children and the stranger that is within thy gates that they may hear and that they may learn and fear the Lord, your God, and observe to do all the words of this law." The Y. P. C. E. was led by master Samuel T. Redd, the topic was "Confidence and How to Get It." Order of service: Teachers training class Wednesday evening 7:30; prayer meeting Wednesday 8:30; preaching Sunday morning 11:30 a. m.; Sunday school 10 a. m. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE. SATURDAY JUNE 9TH. 1917 Parisienne Beauty Parlors Jerusalem Baptist church, 45 and Jefferson streets, Rev. A. Darby, pastor. Sunday June 10th will be communion. All members are requested to be present. 6 a. m. prayer meeting; 11 a. m. preaching; 3:30 p. m. Sunday school 4 p. m. communion. Don't forget June 17 is the great rally day also there will be a demonstrative sermon preached by Rev. J. S. Irby in the interest of the rally. EVANGELICAL MINISTERS' UNION The Evangelical Ministers' Union met at Asbury M. H. Church Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. in regular weekly session, Dr. C. C. Cargile, presiding. The meeting was opened by the Rev. J. S. Jenkins. Prayer was offered and the 22nd Psalter was then read responsively. Rev. D. P. Thomas, supervising architect of the A. M. E. Zion connection of Augusta, Ga., under Bishop Bruce, was a visitor to the union and delivered a short talk. Drs. J. S. Stripling, R. V. Branch and E. W. White rendered the report of the special committee's work which showed progress. Drs. E. W. White, W. G. Alexander, J. W. Maxwell and J. S. Stripling, spoke on the resolution of the white ministers union that appeared in The Press of June 4th, with reference to the restricted district being unloaded on the colored people. Sermonic report was given by Rev. G. B. Bullock, Isalah 55:6-7 "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found"; outline, 1. It is up to us where we shall spend eternity; 2. How to seek Him. 3. When to seek. His outline was well received. The critic Rev. J. W. Maxwell, rendered his monthly report. The union felt very proud over the patriotism exhibited by the young colored men Tuesday. Doxology and benediction by Rev. D. P. Thomas. S. D. A. SCHOOL CLOSING The public is cordially invited to attend the closing exercises of the mission school at the S. D. A. church, 30th and Burroughs streets, on Thursday night, June 14th. The exercises will win at 8:30. Elder J. W. Manns, superintendent; Mrs. L. L. Johnson, teacher. PIANQ LESSONS Miss G. A. Hurd will give piano lessons at her home during the summer. Children a specialty...For terms apply at 2512 Harden street. On May 26, at St. Andrews' M. E. church, Sylvania, an educational rally was held to consider the interest of the colored schools of seriven county. The meeting was presided over by Rev. Giddens of the above church. Representatives from all parts of the county were present. The church bore an aspect of patriotic welcome for as the visitors entered they beheld the stars and stripes unfurled. The chairman, full of loyalty to his fellowmen, announced the object of the meeting and asked that representatives of schools tell briefly of conditions as sanitation. Responses were full of hope and bright promises of better improvements along all lines. The county superintendent addressed the meeting, stating his great interest in the upward move as a friend of the colored citizens and education. Report of delegates in persons of Prof. C. J. Smith and Mr. B. R. Spencer from Macon conference outlining the special features of the important gathering at Macon, called forth applause and demonstration. The chairman requested the audience to sing "My Country Tiss of Thee" and he waved the banner of the free. Local and visiting ministers and citizens gave vent to their patriotism and declared that they are citizens of this great republic and are ready to offer their lives for humanity. Screven feels honored as one of her delegates was appointed secretary at the conference and has pledged to raise more food stuff and to act well her part when called upon. Unstinted praise is due Rev. 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LOANS BETTER THAN TAXES Flva Reasons Why Excessive Taxes at the Outset of War Are Disadvantageous—Great Britain Example Worthy of Emulation—How the Taxes Should Be Apportioned. By EDWIN R. A. SELIGMAN, MoVickar Professor of Political Economy, Columbia University On May 23, 1917, the House of Representatives passed an act "to provide revenue to defray war expenses and for other purposes." In the original bill as presented by the Committee of Ways and Means, the additional revenue to be derived was estimated at $1,810,420,000. The amendment to the income tax, which was tacked on to the bill during the discussion in the House, was expected to yield another $40,000,000 or $50,000,000. In discussing the House bill, two problems arise: I. How much should be raised by taxation? II. In what manner should this sum be raised? 1. How Much Should Be Raised by Taxation? How was the figure of $1,500,000,000 arrived-at? The answer is simple: When the Secretary of the Treasury came $e to estimate the additional war expenses for the year 1917-18, he calculated that they would amount to some $6,000,000,000, of which $3,000,000,000 was to be allotted to the allies, and $2,600,000,000 was to be utilized for the domestic purposes. Thinking that it would be a fair proposition to divide this latter sum between loans and taxes, he concluded that the amount to be raised by taxes was $1,500,000,000. There are two extreme theories, each of which may be dismissed with scant courtesy. The one is that all war expenditures should be defrayed by loans, and the other is that all war expenditures should be defrayed by taxes. Each theory is untenable. It is indeed true that the burdens of the war should be borne by the present rather than the future generation; but this does not mean that they should be borne by this year's taxation. Meeting all war expenses by taxation makes the taxpayers in one or two years bear the burden of benefits that ought to be distributed at least over a decade within the same generation. In the second place, when expenditures approach the gigantic sums of present-day warfare, the tax-only policy would require more than the total surplus of social income. Were this absolutely necessary, the ensuing havoc in the economic life of the community would have to be endured. But where the disasters are so great and at the same time so unnecessary, the tax-on't policy may be declared im practicable. Secretary McAdoo had the right instinct and highly commendable courage in deciding that a substantial portion, at least, of the revenues should be derived from taxation. But when he hit upon the plan of 50-50 per cent., that is, of raising one-half of all domestic war expenditures by taxes, the question arises whether he did not go too far. The relative proportion of loans to taxes is after all a purely business proposition. Not to rely to a large extent on loans at the outset of a war is a mistake. Disadvantages of Excessive Taxes. The disadvantages of excessive taxes at the outset of the war are as follows: 1. Excessive taxes on consumption will cause popular resentment. 2. Excessive taxes on industry will disarrange business, damp enthusiasm and restrict the spirit of enterprise at the very time when the opposite is needed. 3. Excessive taxes on incomes will deplete the surplus available for investments and interfere with the placing of the enormous loans which will be necessary in any event. 4. Excessive taxes on wealth will cause a serious diminution of the incomes which are at present largely drawn upon for the support of educational and philanthropic enterprises. Moreover, these sources of support would be dried up precisely at the time when the need would be greatest. 5. Excessive taxation at the outset of the war will reduce the elasticity available for the increasing demands that are soon to come. Great Britain's Policy. Take Great Britain as an example During the first year of the war she increased taxes only slightly, in order to keep industries going at top notch. During the second year she raised by new taxes only 9 per cent. of her war expenditures. During the third year she levied by additional taxes (over and above the prewar much only slightly more than 15 per cent. of her war expenses. If we should attempt to do so much in the first year of the war as Great Britain did in the third year it would suffice to raise by taxation $1,500,000,000. If, in order to be absolutely on the safe side, it seemed advisable to increase the sum-to $1,500,000,000, this should, in our opinion, be the maximum. In considering the apportionment of the extraordinary burden of taxes in war times certain scientific principles are definitely established: How Taxes Should Be Apportioned. (1) The burden of taxes must be spread as far as possible over the whole community so as to cause each individual to share in the sacrifices according to his ability to pay and according to his share in the Government. (2) Taxes on consumption, which are necessarily borne by the community at large, should be imposed as far as possible on articles of quasi-luxury rather than on those of necessity. (3) Excises should be imposed as far as possible upon commodities in the hands of the final consumer rather than upon the articles which serve primarily as raw material for further production. (4) Taxes upon business should be imposed as far as possible upon net earnings rather than upon gross receipts or capital invested. (5) Taxes upon income which will necessarily be severe should be both differentiated and graduated. That is, there should be a distinction between earned and unearned incomes and there should be a higher rate upon the larger incomes. It is essential, however, not to make the income rate so excessive as, to lead to evasion, administrative difficulties, or to the more fundamental objections which have been urged above. (0) The excess profits which are due to the war constitute the most obvious and reasonable source of revenue during war times. But the principle upon which these war-profit taxes are laid must be equitable in theory and easily calculable in practice. The Proposed Income Tax. The additional income tax as passed by the House runs up to a rate of 60 per cent. This is a sum unheard of in the history of civilized society. It must be remembered that it was only after the first year of the war that Great Britain increased her income tax to the maximum of 34 per cent, and that even now in the fourth year of the war the income tax does not exceed 42½ per cent. It could easily be shown that a tax with rates on moderate incomes substantially less than in Great Britain, and on the larger incomes as high, would yield only slightly less than the $532,000,000 originally estimated in the House bill. It is to be hoped that the Senate will reduce the total rate on the highest incomes to 34 per cent, or at most to 40 per cent, and that at the same time it will reduce the rate on the smaller incomes derived from personal or professional earnings. If the war continues we shall have to depend more and more upon the income tax. By imposing excessive rates now we are not only endangering the future, but are inviting all manner of difficulties which even Great Britain has been able to escape. Conclusion. The House bill contains other fundamental defects which may be summed up as follows: (1) It pursues an erroneous principle in imposing retroactive taxes. (2) It selects an unjust and unworkable criterion for the excess-profits tax. (3) It proceeds to an unheard-of height in the income tax. (4) It imposes unwarranted burdens upon the consumption of the community. (5) It is calculated to throw business into confusion by lerying taxes on gross receipts instead of upon commodities. (6) It fails to make a proper use of stamp taxes. (7) It follows an unscientific system in its flat rate on imports. (5) It includes a multiplicity of petty and unlicrative taxes, the vexatiousness of which is out of all proportion to the revenue they produce. * * * * * * * * * The fundamental lines on which the House bill should be modified are summed up herewith: (1) The amount of new taxation should be limited to $1,250,000,000—or at the outset to $1,500,000,000. To do more than this would be as unwise as it is unnecessary. To do even this would be to do more than has ever been done by any civilized Government in time of stress. (2) The excess-profits tax based upon a sound system ought to yield about $500,000,000. (3) The income-tax schedule ought to be revised with a lowering of the rates on earned incomes below $10,000, and with an analogous lowering of the rates on the higher incomes, so as not to exceed 34 per cent. A careful calculation shows that an income tax of this kind would yield some $450,000,-000 additional. (4) The tax on whiskey and tobacco ought to remain approximately as it is, with a yield of about $230,000,000. These three taxes, together with the stamp tax at even the low rate of the House bill, and with an improved automobile tax, will yield over $1,250,-000,000, which is the amount of money thought desirable. The above program would be in harmony with an approved scientific system. It will do away with almost all of the complaints that are being urged against the present. It will refrain from taxing the consumption of the poor. It will throw a far heavier burden upon the rich, but will not go to the extremes of confiscation. It will obviate interference with business and will keep unimpaired the social productivity of the community. It will establish a just balance between loans and taxes and will not succumb to the danger of approaching either the tax-only policy or the gloan-only policy. Above all, it will keep an undisturbed elastic margin, which must be more and more heavily drawn upon as the war proceeds. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE, SATURDAY JUNE 9TH, 1917 (Continued from Page One) The total points scored by the East Broad street school, winners of the meet, were 35, West Broad, second 28; Catholic, third, 23, and Maple, fourth 21. Michael Joseph (B. B.) first; Geo. McGeechee (W. B.) second; Milton Paige (M.) third. 75 Yard Dash Harry Hagan (M.) first; Willie Austin (E. B.) second; Eddie Campbell (L. B.) third. 100 Yard Dash Walter McBride (L. B.) first; Theodore Pollin, (W. B.) second; Horace Floyd' (M.) third. 120 Yard Hurdle George-Horne (Cath.) first; Arthur Grant (Cath.) second; Horace Floyd (M), third. 1/4 Mile Run Henry Green (E. B.) first; John Mordecai (W. B.), second; Joe Brown (E. B.) third. # 52 Mile Relay West Broad, first; East Broad, second; Maple, third. # For Girls—15 Yard Dash Ruby Hagan (W. B.) first; Geneva Rivers (E. B.) second; Adelalde Howard, (Cath.) third. # 50 Yard Dash Janie Young (M.) first; Celestine Ford (Cath) second; Alice McLendon (E. B.), third. # 60 Yard Dash Lillian Murray (E. B.), first; Celestine Ford (Cath) second; Albertha Burney (W. B.) third. Jacelle Martin (B. B.) first; Lydia Denmark (W. B.) second; Wilhelmina Owens (M) third. 14 Mile Relay West Broad, first, (Julia Leeks, Sullie Alken, Irma James, Inez Butler; East Broad, second (Geneva Hamilton, Carrie Green, Marie Garnett, Cassimae Dobey.) Open—220 Yard Dash George Horne (Cuth) first; Arthur Grant (Cuth) second; Ernest Johnson (M.) third. 440 Yard Dash James Hardwick, first; H. Delaligle, second; Fred Jones, third. LEADING PUPILS IN Fifth grade A—Wesley Young 93; Ernest Brown 92; Mabel Glover 92; Viola Brown 93; Seleka Thomas 91; Rachel Demere 90. Fifth grade X—Julia Amos 95; Alma Williams 95; Gertrude Luckie 93; Annie I Adams 92; Rebecca Smith 93; Alice Flood 92. Fifth grade B—Ernest Nicholson 97; Sadie Middleton 97; Willie Dobson 97; Lydia Wiley 96; Viola Baugh 96; Eugene Brothers 95. Fourth grade A—Ruth Priester 96; Willie Robinson 95; Thos. Bomby 95; Chas. Durant 94; Lillian Brown 92; Ruth M. Bee 91. Fourth grade X—Edna Brown 94; Lessie Washington 94; Richard Singleton 94; Catherine Timmons 93; Georgia Patterson 91; Sheldonia Allen 90. Fourth grade B—Walter McBride 97; Ruby Bryan 96; Carrie Francis 95; Henry Brown 95; Theresa Green 94; Louise Rivers 94. Third grade A—Martha Smalls 97; Rosa Berry 96; Esther Carter 96; Georgia Watson 96; Lucile Brown 96; William Donnelly 95. Third grade B—Fred Denegal 97; Fred Gordon 96; Percy Lewis 96; Harry Gladden 95; Daisy Taylor 94; Edna Bulley 92. Third grade C—Ethel Davis 95; Virgil Whigham 95; Izetta Roberts 94; Edna Edwards 92; Frances Patterson 92; Evalina Mikell 92. Second grade A—Jackson Hill 94; Edward Moultrie 94; Mary Oliver 94; Ruth Coleman 93; Bell Adkins 92; Ellizabeth Brothers 91. Second grade X—Ruth Girardeau 95; Maria Drayton 94; Maggie Mack 93; Isabell Miller 93; Mabel Green 93; Leola Walker 93. Second grade B—Catherine Jones 95; Annie Murray 94; Maggie Moran 94; James Brooks 93; Cornellia Lanier 93; Beatrice Taylor 92. Second grade C—Julia Butler 99; Sarah Ellen Reid 98; Theodore Cooper 97; Geneva Carter 97; Wilhelmina Binward 97; Joseph Manard 96. First grade A—Slimpkins Goldwire 95; Elizabeth Stewart 94; Florine Gladden 94; Ethel Flanders 93; Katherine Holmes 93; Thelma Smith 92. First grade X—Donald Brown 92; Vera Tyson 92; Sadie Jacobs 91; Leon Johnson 90; Edna Serliven 90; Arlalla Darkins 94. First grade B—Lillian Chisholm 95; Claudia Gladden 95; Catherine Fisher 94; Summer Williams 94; Maudina Singleton 94; Alfred McCants 94. First grade C—Walter Jones 98; Mamle Simmons 95; Robert Goldwire 91; Robert Ferris 91; Mary Bailey 91; Driscoll Johnson 91. 100 FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS APPLY TO G. H. BOWEN, WAGE EARNERS BANK BUILDING DO NOT DOSE THE STOMACH CURE THE SKIN THROUGH THE SKIN Itch, Tetter, Eczema, etc are Skin Diseases and must be treated accordingly. Salves and Ointments are warthless, as they do not penetrate to the inner skin where Eczema germs lodge. TETT-R-EASE, beidd a Liquid, penetrates to the very roots of the disease RECOMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TETT-R-EASE A LIQUID Glenn Stokes 93; Anelta Smith 93; Mirlam Stewart 92; Mary Smith 91; Roberta Younge 91. Eighth grade A, domestic science— Louise Steyens 90; Gertrude Hurd 89; Anelta Smith 90; Eliza Redd 7; Mir Iain Stewart 87; Roberta Younge 86. Eighth grade A, manual training— M. Cohen 90; Mixon 90; Smith 90; Stokes 88; Perry 88; Holmes 85. Eighth grade B, manual training— Austin 90; Rhaney 90; Jones 85; Monroe 95; Durden 85; Singleton 80. oEighth grade B—Amanda Life 93; Susie Woodruff 92; Adellina Segce 91; Esse Ulmer 91; Selika James 91; John Rhaney 90. Eighth grade B, domestic science— Annie Fields 94; Louise Melton 90; Seleka James 90; Ardos Parkhurst 88; Cornelia Dotts 87; Amanda Life 88. Eighth grade C—Diana Smalls 97; Mamie Shellman 93; Hazel Sampson 91; Sadie Freeman 89; Geneva 'Deas 88; Ruth Toomer 87. Eighth grade C, domestic science— Diana Smalls 91; Mamie Shellman 91; Hazel Sampson 87; Geneva Deas 87; Sadie Freeman 87. Seventh grade A—Charlotte Sned 92; Marietta Mikle 92; Vivian Adams 91; Ida Jackson 90; Albertina Mustipher 89; Justine Fields 88. Seventh grade B—Catherine McBride 94; Olivia King 93; Z. Louise DesVernier 92; Mamie Hall 92; Jessie Lowe 92; Faustine Williams 92. Seventh grade C—Gertrude Hill 93; Ealer Hayes 93; Geneva Monroe 92; Helen Paige 91; Lydia Alkens 90; Edith Harris 89. Seventh grade C. Sewing—Gertrude Hill 98; Leonora Wright 98; Roberta Williams 98; Louise Young 95; Corinne Fisher 95; Bessie Williams 95; Sarah Freeman 95. Sixth grade—May Kinckle 97; Edwin Blackshear 95; Susie Handy 93; Anna Platts 93; Dora Dempsey 92; Bertha Johnson. Sixth grade X—Ella Jennings 94; Johnnie Mae Choates 92; Victoria Green 92; Herda Smith 92; Anna Terrell 92; Beatrice Alexander 91. Fifth grade—Charlotte Cooper 94; Ethel Sawyer 93; Mabel Smith 92; Ethel Dennison 91; Susan Pollard 90; Leonie Burroughs 90. Fourth grade—Gwendolyn Rannar 91; Mary Boyce 90; Sadie Golden 90; Alma Jones 89; Ada Garnett 89; Isidore Jones 87. Fourth grade B—Mabel Whitfield 95; Mary Jefferson 93; Etta McCleary 92; Ruth Bell 92; Era Jackson 94; Ethel Bryan 94. Third grade A—Rufus Givens 95; Wilhelmina Moultrie 95; Erline Brown 94; Mildred Cooper 93; Retha Mae Gibbs 93; Bernice Johnson 93. Third grade B—Isalah Segee 97; Louise Martin 96; Augustus Perry 94; Elorine Davis 94; Emuice Artis 92; Maud Graer 90. Third grade X—Robert Green 92; Al- 100 FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS APPL Y TO G. H. BOWEN, WAGE EARNERS BANK BUILDING freda Jones 92; Margaret Stoney 91; Alice Lewis 90; Irvin Greene 89; Sara Lee Ross 87. Third grade C—Beulah Moody 96; Leroy Wilson 95; Mattie Ginn 94; Alice Salmans 92; Annie Plattis 91; Ruth Bryan 90. Second grade A—Georgia Battise 97; James Forest 95; Lily Johnston 95; Altonese Thomas 94; Jennie Salmons 93; Ozend Mae Whitfield 93. Second grade B—James Gambol 98; Eddie Frank 96; Charlotte Hall 96; Nathaniel Jenkins 95; Howard Davis 95; Georoyce Pughsfield 95. to Atlanta and Miss Rosetta Patrick will leave shortly for summer school at Tuskegee Institute. Miss Ruth Washington of Talladega College, Ala., Miss Jessie Bell of Tuskegee Institute, Miss Norma Ellison of Atlanta University, Miss Mildred Starling of Tallahassee College, Fla.; Miss Vacile Reynolds of Spelman Seminary Atlanta, Mr. William Rogers of Lincoln University, Pa.; Miss Susie Smith of Clark University, Atlanta, Miss Carrie Mae Thomas of Allen Normal Institute, Miss Clara Plummer of Tallahassee, Miss George Bellard of Spell Second grade X—Jennie Sheppard 98; Vernice Fuller 98; Isaac Golden 97; Sarah Rasher 96; Julia Allen 96; Susie Maddox 95. First grade B—Carrie Warner 98; Willie Ashe 98; Bernice Barnard 98; Beatrice Black-shear 95; Izetta Handy 95; Charles Wallace 94. First grade W—Wilber Baller 97; Johnnie Strong 97; Julia Jones 95; Lillia Young 95; Marcellus 95; Queen Goodwin 93. First grade A—Verbina German 95; Jeannette Gaston 94; Wilhelmina Ward 92; Josie Garnett 90; Anita Spencer 89; Edgar Worlds 89. First grade X—Leon Grant 94; Maybelle Freeman 93; Oswald Williams 93; Alna Strong 91; Willie Marshall 91; Bessie McCullough 88. WAYCROSS, GA., ITEMS South Georgia College had its closing exercises Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Rev. Duhart at Mt. Zion A. M. F. church last Sunday morning. Prof. N. L. Black has acted as principal faithfully since the founding of the college. --- The Reidsville public school closed last Friday night. Of the teachers, Miss Gray has returned to Valdosta; Miss Arnold to Atlanta; Miss Eula Hawkins and Miss Jenkins have gone to Atlanta and Miss Rosetta Patrick will leave shortly for summer school at Tuskegee Institute. Miss Ruth Washington of Talladega College, Ala., Miss Jessie Bell of Tuskegee Institute, Miss Norma Ellison of Atlanta University, Miss Mildred Starling of Tallahassee College, Fla.; Miss Vacile Reynolds of Spelman Seminary Atlanta, Mr. William Rogers of Lincoln University, Pa.; Miss Susie Smith of Clark University, Atlanta, Miss Carrie Mae Thomas of Allen Normal Institute, Miss Clara Plummer of Tallahassee, Miss Geneva Pollard of Spellman Seminary and Mr. Roy Harper of Payne Institute, Cuthbert, Ga., were publicly received "at home" in rhetorical exercises in which each displayed a marked degree of ability at Gaines Chapel A. M. E. church. Dr. Washington, presided. Rev. A. R. Starling, pastor Antioch Baptist church, left Tuesday for Philadelphia on a visit to that great city. Rev. Starling gave out no statement of his purpose for going east at this time but it is understood that he is deeply interested in race conditions as reported from Pennsylvania. . . . Rev. A. A. Burns returned to the city from Ashburn, Ga., Monday evening. He reports great activity among the people in that city. Here, the Rev. Burns will set himself to the task of rallying the membership of St. Peters in one of the great financial efforts of this year. ```markdown ``` The young men responded patriotically to Uncle Sam by registering at the several places fixed for that purpose in Waycross. There appeared no evidence of the slack. The boys seem to be glad the registering feature is over. 6 - 6 4 Mrs. Rosa Williams Troupe of Jacksonville. Fla. is visiting her family here. Her many young friends are joining in making her visit one of pleasure. --- Students of Seldon Institute, Brunswick, gave a splendid musical entertainment at Gaines Chapel, Tuesday night. The attendance was complimentary. * * * A permanent organization of the Journal Publishing Company was perfected Saturday night and capitalized at $1,000. The officers are: President, J. C. McGraw; vice president, J. W. Johnson; secretary, E. E. Moore; treasurer, Carlton W. Gaines. The company proposes to publish a monthly magazine under the title "National Journal of Negro Business and Progress." John H. Adams was made editor and business manager. --- Mrs. H. C. Scarlett and children are to leave shortly for Jackson, Miss. where they are to spend a few weeks with relatives. Dr. Scarlett will remain on the job at home. =