Savannah Tribune

The Savannah Tribune. VOLUME XXXIII Demanding Justice For Negro Soldiers Demanding Justice For Negro Soldiers IN HIS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH WAR DEPARTMENT Emmett J. Scott Deliveres Brilliant Address Before Oldest Inhabitants Washington, D. C.,—April 23—Mine C. J. Walker, of New York City, the race's foremost woman in business, addressed a mammoth audience Friday night at the Vermont Ave. Baptist church on "Patriotism and Business," in connection with a movement to erect a $100,000 apartment house for colored patrons. Mine. Walker urged the colored Americans to do their full duty by the flag and when they have signally aided this nation to establish democracy throughout the world a grateful republic will not deny them a fair share in the fruits of victory. The loyalty of the Negro, she says, is unquestioned. She merely wishes our race to back up protestations with actual service and thus secure an even stronger claim upon the nation's favor. She told the story of what she had been able to accomplish in twelve years through steady application to business and judicious investment of money. She started with $1.50 and a lots of faith. Faith, she declared, is more necessary than capital in making a success in business. In twelve years she has built up a business that yields her an income of $200,000 per annum. She owns enough houses to shelter 100 families. She gives employment to thousands of colored people and gives generously to every worthy cause. She is building a $250,000 mansion on the Hudson in New York's most fashionable section and will have it completed by June. It is to be a monument to the possibilities of the Negro. Mme. Walker only desires one million dollars for herself, her wants being few and small. All the other millions in the world she leaves at the disposal of other members of her race. She expects to retire from the active management of her business in a year or so. Colleges will be established at many points for the education of our girls in beauty culture, with Lella College, New York, as the center model. While here Mme. Walker addressed a large audience at Howard University Dunbar High School, Armstrong Manuel Training School and at several churches, and stirred up much enthusiasm at Camp Meade, where she talked to the soldiers on the record of the Negro in all the wars of the Republic. --- Judge Robert H. Terrell has been confirmed by the Senate for his fifth term as justice of the municipal court of the District of Columbia. The 100,000 colored citizens of this ballilwick are jubilant over the signal triumph of the popular jurist. Howard University points with pride to its service flag, containing 168 stars, having furnished that number of soldiers to the different branches of the Army. Announcement is made that the War Department has enough chaplains in the service and on its eligible list for all present needs. More clergymen have applied for service than the army under its present laws, could use. A meeting full of thrills and patriotic fervor marked the annual powwow of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association Tuesday night at the Catholic Benefit Hall. After the regular business had been transacted, Mr. Eugene Brooks, president of the association, introduced Mr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, as the principal speaker of the evening. Mr. Scott delivered a telling speech. He told of the work he is doing in behalf of justice for the Negro-soldiers in the various camps and cantonments, and how numerous instances of unfair treatment had been investigated and conditions greatly improved by a sturdy insistence that the black soldier enjoy the same privileges, immunities and opportunities as are allowed to others. A recent victory, which evoked enthusiasm was the announcement that colored men, 2,500 or more, will be admitted to the technical training schools, where they will be made proficient in mechanical and industrial arts, leading to advancement and superior opportunities for constructive 0. E. S. OBSERVE THANKSGIVING DAY Last Sunday was observed as Thanks giving day for the Order of Eastern Star throughout the state. The nine local Chapters with the juvenile, held services at the Second Baptist church, and a goodly number was present. The music was furnished by the Masonle and O. H. S. choruses, was well rendered as well as the solos and duets. A very thoughtful an interesting paper was read by Miss Cornelia McDowell. The sermon was preached by Rev. Wrenn, the pastor. The Chapters made liberal donations to the pastor and church. Mr. L. M. Pollard acted as master of ceremonies. BOYS RUN OVER BY AUTOMOBILE Gladstone Branch, 15 years old, son of Rev and Mrs. R. V. Branch of St. Philip Church, and Harrold Phoenix, also 15 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Phoenix of 707 Jefferson street, narrowly escaped death Friday night about 11 o'clock by being struck by an automobile on West Broad street. Both boys had just left St. Philip church and were going across West Broad street when they were knocked down by a big Cadillac touring car driven by Luther Hawkins. The Branch boy sustained bruises about the back and neck and remained unconscious for about half hour. Dr. C. B. Tyson happened to be in the church and after working on the injured boy finally restored him to consciousness. The Phoenix boy was not so seriously injured, most of the damage seemingly being done to his left arm and leg. Both boys have about recovered from their harrowing experiences and seem to be hail and hearty again. A case of reckless driving was docketed against Hawkins. NEGRO SOCIAL CLUBS BUYING LIBERTY BONDS Members Are Also Subscribing as Individuals to the Cause During the week several of the Negro social clubs of the city rallied to the call of the government in the Third Liberty Loan and have purchased Liberty Bonds. This step will undoubtedly be followed by other similar organizations in the next week. At a meeting of the Social Clubs Union on last night the matter of purchasing bonds was strongly presented to that body which afterwards endorsed the movement. The union is composed of about twenty-five clubs and strenuous efforts are being put forth to have each club subscribe to the loan. Aside from the clubs, the individual members are subscribing liberally. At a meeting of the Savannah Home Association subscriptions amounting to $900.00 were recorded. The club that purchased bonds this week are: Imperial $200 Eureka Club $100. Savannah Home Association $100. Young Adelphia $100. and $25.00 worth of Thrift Stamps and Soleman Temple Chapter, O. E. S. a $50.00 bond. SAVANNAH PHARMACY INSTALS NEW FOUNTAIN In order to better its big soda and ice cream trade the Savannah Pharmacy. W. Broad and Maple lan installed a beautiful new fountain. It is of the latest design and will greatly facilitate the handling of the big Sunday and after theatre soda trade. The service given at this pharmacy is first class in every respect, in fact it is the only Negro soda place in the city using only Negro soda place in the city using service in the United States Army here and abroad. Friction between the races, noted Mr. Scott, have been reduced to a minimum and the judicious distribution and adjustment of colored and white troopers in the various camps has brought about a keener sense of comradship and national unity than existed at the outset of the mobilization for war. Warmer weather is making it possible for many colored units of draftees to enter northern camps, and colored officers are getting more and more desirable assignments as the increments of colored men are being received into these camps. The speaker paid a merited tribute to the Amer- and declared that this 100 percent pacifism of Secretary of War Baker triot is doing all that any official can possibly do to make the lot of the Ne SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SATURDAY APRIL 27, 1918 Negro Troops From Camp Gordon To Take Part In Thrift Stamp Parade Here WILL PROBABLY BE BIGGEST DEMONSTRATION EVER HELD IN THIS CITY BY NEGROES School Children, Churches, Societies in Line Exercises at Municipal Auditorium Following Parade with Rev. P. James Bryant of Atlanta as Principal Speaker Probably the largest demonstration ever held in this city by Negroes will be that of Wednesday, May 8th when a booster Jin ft Stamp parade and exercise will be held. The principal feature of the parade will be a number of the Negro troops now stationed at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, who will make the trip here especially for this occasion. Knights of Pythias, all of the children and teachers of the public schools, the various church congregations headed by their respective pastors, the many fraternal, benevolent and social organizations, laborers, business and professional men. There will be no vehicles in line, everybody walking except the marshals who will have charge of the parade. Another distin Definite assurance that the troops will be here was received Wednesday by District Chairman Sol. C. Johnson from Asst. State Director M. W. Reddick. It is not yet known just how many troops will be sent down for the demon-tration, but it is very probable that the army officials will allow a full battalion to make the trip. Among the troops to be sent down will be many Savannah boys who are now in training at Camp Gordon. Aslide from the troops there will be at least four hands, the Uniform Ranks Negro Health Week Brings Good Results. AUTO HEALTH LECTURES A DISTINCT SUCCESS Many Hundreds Reached in Crowded And Unsanitary Districts On last Sunday, in all the churches of the city, ministers or laymen impressed upon the various congregations the vital importance of looking toward the improvement of Negro health and reducing the excessive mortality and illness among Negroes all over the country. On Monday night, the Urban League Health Lecturer tours, by automobiles and street corner speeches and addresses, were made in all the less favorable sections of the city, including stops in Frootown, Yamaecaw and the Old Fort. Beginning at 8:30 at the Union Station, the party of nearly twenty persons, including ministers, doctors business men and ladies, traveling in eight automobiles, carried the forceful message of cleanliness, of body, home and surroundings, diseases and their treatment, disease pests, the care and rearing of children, to the people who assembled in large numbers wherever the workers would stop. An orchestra of five pieces, in an automobile, furnished the music for drumming up the crowds, and it proved to be easy with such means. Large crowds were addressed at all stations and much interest and enthusiasm was shown. Some good results will no doubt be realized. The ladies of the party addressed themselves particularly to the mothers, the keepers of the houses and the children, stressing cleanliness and orderliness, both inside and outside the home, the proper care and feeding of their children and the regularly sending them off to school. In view of the good wages now being earned by laborers of all classes, several of the speakers stressed the importance of savings and thrift and investment in Liberty Bonds and Savings Stamps. Those making the trip included: Revs N. M. Clarke and W. W. Warthen, Messrs. H. T. Singleton, A. P. Grant, F. M. Callen, J. R Rain, J. H. Butler, F. A. Dilworth, Howard Stijes, Drs. C E. Brent, E. J. Smith, W. A Harris, O C. Clayborne and Medames M. E. Tolbert, G. S. Williams, C E. Brent and A. E. Orner and J. G. Lemon . The week's campaign closed last night with addresses on health topics by several physicians in a mass meeting at Taberhacle Baptist Church. Rev. E. D. Davis, pastor. Thousands of health circulars were distributed. DR DARNELL AT SAVH PHARMACY Dr. Clifford Darnell of Gree-shoro. N. C. has been recently added to the prescription department of the Savannah Pharmacy. Before coming here he was serving as manager of a drug store at Pensacola, Fla. Kingfis of Pythias, all of the children and teachers of the public schools, the various church congregations headed by their respective pastors, the many fraternal, benevolent and social organizations, laborers, business and professional men. There will be no vehicles in line, everybody walking except the marshals who will have charge of the parade. Another distinctive feature will be the various women's organizations. All of the organizations will carry banners and every one in line is expected to have a small American flag. The parade will wind up at the Municipal Auditorium where the principal address will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. P. J. Bryant, of Atlanta, one of the three especially appointed speakers of the state Thrift Stamp committee. It is expected that about 10,000 persons will be in line. Flag Service At Congregational Church LAWYER F. D. TUCKER TO DELIVER PRESENTATION SPEECH Eight Young Men of the Church Now Serving in the Army A flag service in honor of the members of the church and congregation in the service of their country will be held at First Congregational Church, Rev. W. L Cash, pastor, on Sunday night, the 28th inst., at 8:30 o'clock. A service flag containing a star for each one in the service will be presented to the church. The following program will be rendered. Scripture Lesson. Anthem by the Choir. Prayer. Hymn, "Battle Hymn of the Republic" Patriotic Sermon by the pastor. Hymn, "The Star Spangled Banner." Presentation of service flag on behalf of the committee with address by Mr. F. D. Tucker. Acceptance by Pastor, on behalf of the church. Reading of names of those in the service, Mr. S. J. Brown, relatives answering to the roll call. Hymn, "The Negro National Anthem." Prayer in behalf of the members in the service by the pastor. Hymn. "America." Offering. Recessional, Onward Christian Soldiers Benediction. The public is cordially invited to attend this service. TELEGRAM Dudham, N. C., April 13, 1918 To W. J. Kennedy, Jr., Savannah, Ga. (817 W. Broad Street.) The purchase of $1,000.00 worth of War Savings Stamps and $65,000.00 worth of Liberty Bonds in the Third Bond Issue will increase the North Carolina Mutual & Provident Association's Liberty Bond and War Savings holdings to $101,000.00. Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps are gilt edge securities. The country needs your assistance. Please advise all policy holders and friends to help their country and themselves by purchasing all the Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps they can pay for. In the end right will triumph. In the meantime, let it be said that we did our full duty. OLD SOLDIERS TO MEET FOR PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION All former commissioned officers and enlisted men of the late Georgia State Troops, colored, are urged to attend a meeting at the Savannah Home Association auditorium, Friday night, May 3, at 9:30 o'clock. The chairman, Capt. J, C. Simmons, will like to see each one present. About sixty-nine Negro draftees will leave here Monday morning for Camp Gordon, Atlanta. Doubtless a big crowd will be at the depot to bid the boys good bye. WAYCROSS. GA. ITEMS Miss M. H. Demby, the sweet soprano of the race appeared before a very appreciative audience last Tuesday night Her renditions were excellently executed with much skill and unusual charm The local part of the program was well taken care of by the Moody Brothers' orchestra, Northside school chorus and Mrs. L. Taylor Harriel. Those who sold tickets were Misses Elnorah Howard, Alma Harrell, Josephine Battle, Iva P. Barnes, Rosetta Patrick, Lydia Washington, Mrs. Susie Harris, J. W Johnson, Norah Alford, S. D. Cotterell, Helen Bradley and Mary Pinckney, the latter selling the largest number. After the recital, just as a few of the patrons taxed themselves to give Madam Brown a reception at Mrs. Carlton Gaines, so did they accord the same honor to Miss Demby at the lovely home of Mrs. Butler on Johnson street, Miss Demby was delighted with Waycross. Twenty-four of the Waycross boys leave for the camp Monday. The patriotic citizens, led by Rev. J. W. Johnson and Dr. G. P. Washington, launched a movement at the Demby recital to elaborately entertain the boys before they leave. * * * Drs. R. M. Harris and T. M. Wells motored to Valdosta Sunday where they received a splendid reception. Mrs. Susie Harris spent a few days of last week in Brunswick, visiting Miss Kellogg, who accompanied her back to Waycross, and is with us for a few days, Miss Kellogg and Mrs. Harris were classmates at the Tuskegee Institute. * * * The closing concert of Northside school will be as follows: May 22 Primary: Intermediate on the 24th and Grammar and High School on the 27th. QUARTERLY MEETING Each Member Expected to Be Present Monday Night The quarterly meeting of the Urban League will be held on Monday night. April 29, at headquarters. Gwinnett lane and West Broad streets, at 8:30 o'clock. Each member is expected to be present. Reports for the quarter will be submitted. The executive board will meet at 8 o'clock on the same date. EUREKA CLUB BUYS LIBERTY BOND The regular meeting of the Eureka Aid and Athletic Club held at their rooms on last Monday night was one of the most enthusiastic in the club's history. The meeting was largely attended, there being present two hundred members and a great deal of very important business was transactions under the leadership of Mr. Thomas H. Green, the president, through whom the club is rapidly taking on new life. The club is to be congratulated for its selection of their new board of officers, among whom are some of the best known and most influential club men of the city. Mr. H. T. Singleton, though not an officer, is untiring in his efforts to assist in bettering the club's standing both morally and financially. The members showed their patriotism by deciding to buy a second $100.00 Liberty Bond. They also decided to take a part in the big War Savings Stamps parade that is, to be staged by the colored people of the city on Wednesday May 8th. They will be accompanied by their ladies' branch of which Mrs. M. L. Biggins is president. In the near future the present quarters of the club will be remodeled and handsomely supplied with new pool tables and modern conveniences for the comfort of the members and guests will be made. Short talks during the meeting were made by Messrs. J. J. Brown, vice president; M. W. Bryan, advocate; H. S. Scott, P. L. Bowen, W. E. Searles, Geo. W. Smith, and others. Mr. A. J. Andrews is proving to be a very capable and efficient secretary. Mr. Chas. N. Matthis, treasurer, is one of the most popular officers in the club. Mr. John Gadsden could not refuse the request of the many members and will again take charge of the rooms. Good boy John, we knew you would. NUMBER 34 Community Sing Tomorrow Afternoon Community Sing Tomorrow Afternoon REV. T. J. GOODALL TO DELIVER PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Singing to be Participated in by Congregations, Choirs and Choruses Tomorrow will be the first free use of the Municipal Auditorium by colored people for community singing. School children throughout the city are humming and singing the popular patriotic airs which they will sing on that occasion. Members of the choirs of all the city churches together with the choruses, will join in one grand rendering of familiar congregational hymns. There will be two solos, with appropriate patriotic subjects; a quartette will sing; and we shall hear again the National Negro Anthem long with America and the Star Spangled Banner. The junior chorus will appear in public recital for the first time and under the capable direction of Miss. Alice M. Ellis, leader, will be received with no little interest and enthusiasm. In the midst of this festival of music the Reverend Thos. Jefferson Goodall, cloquent, persuasive and sincere at all times, will deliver an address on the subject, "The Aims of Democracy." THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM Rev. Thomas J. Goodall Lieut. Chedey, a vetran of the great war, having served three and a half years in the trenches and having been wounded eleven times, will tell of the horrors of modern warfare, the brutality of the Huns, the flameshells, the poisoned gas attacks, the surprise of fire" and air raids. Mr. A. Guy Reber, who delivered such an eloquent address at St. Philips Church last Sunday will outline the plan of purchasing Liberty Bonds. He will give some estimate of the total amount of the sales of these securities to colored people in Savannah. There will be no admission but a silver offering will be taken for the benefit of Community Chorus Piano Fund. Young ladies from the playgrounds, under Miss Helen Lee, will act as ushers. The occasion will be under the Urban League. The meeting begins at 4 o'clock and everybody is requested to be in his seat at this time. The order of seating for the choruses and other prakticants is as follows: The Community Choruses will accrue the stage and the members are urged to be there by 3:30 o'clock. Junior chorus in front seats of orchestra with other children singing with them accupying seats behind chorus. Members of chorus behind Junior Chorus, in orchestra. The program to be rendered is as follows: Onward Christian Soldiers. Audience. Remarks, Master of Ceremonies. Solo. Perfect Day, Miss Meta Galloway. Battle Hymn of Republic. Address, "The Alms of Democracy" Rev. T. J. Goodall. Keep the Home Flires Burning, led by the Junior chorus Address, Liberty Bonds. Mr. A. Gray Reber. PAGE TWO Beauty In America The New House Dress of Today—About Capes New York, April 20—Isn't it strange that in these very strenuous times, when all our thoughts and hopes are centered on our boys "over there," we so thoroughly enjoy a book, play or poem that is light, sweet and wholesome and absolutely without reference to the great war? Perhaps it is the saving grace, the thing that keeps us sane. At any event, the other night I went to a play that was perfectly enchanting; a bit unreal maybe, but that was part of its charm. And the costumes in the play! They, tog were 123 A Model House Dress sweet and like a breath of spring. Simple, oh yes, but so refreshingly, well, natural. They were startling; rather narrow skirts, short sleeves, tunics, all the 'features" that we have stamped with the year 1918. But there was this about them, you simply could not forget them! They were dresses that you would like to wear yourself! One was of corn-colored Georgette crepe; there were two widths of the crepe, gathered at the waist, and falling to the bottom of the hem of the foundation skirt. These widths were not seamed on the sides, but were allowed to hang as floating panels. Above the twelve-inch hem were five two-inch tucks. Around the waist was a lovely soft satin ribbon, orchid-colored, tled in a hugh bow on the left side, and then falling down in cascade effect to the hem of the skirt. The waist has one of those straightacross necks with tiny pin tucks, and the sleeves were very long and full with a double ruffle of the same crepe at the lower edge. On the outside of the arm above the wrist the sleeve was gathered up, so the whole effect was of a draped sleeve. There were sleeveless jackets of various colors and marvelous sports skirts, striped, plaid and plain. Indeed, it was a veritable revel of simple summer styles. There is something awfully romantic about a cape. The long folds make for mystery, and the concealing yet revealing lines and suggestions of sleeves appeal to the love of adventure in all of us. This year the cape has returned to its own. There are military capes, with all the swagger of material music and flags; there are practical blue serge capes with sensible collars; and there are crafty little affairs of satin with bewitching linings. Sometimes the capes are draped on one side, with a make-believe sleeve, achieved by the way the long pointed end is thrown over the wrist. Sometimes they are coats in the front, with a belt, and real sleeves coming through the long slits. They are practical, too, for so many purposes. On the cool summer evenings in the mountains or by the sea, they are just the thing to throw about one. In wind or rain, too, they hold their own, for one can wrap a cape of waterproof gabardine or tweed about one, and venture forth in otherwise forbidding weather. Standing for America! There was once a great artist who talked and preached "the beauty of the commonplace." We here in America have to a certain extent made that our symbol. We are beautifying the commonplaces, and a glorious thing it is to do. Not one whit behind the big movement in Civic life, is the same movement in Woman's Fashions. Once it was considered proper to don a highly tight-fitting, hot garment, called a "house dress," to do all the little things around the house that a woman loves to do. Now we have changed all that. Our house dresses are just as plain and unadorned as they were of old, but, oh, they are so much more becoming. A woman always feels her best and does her best when she knows she is well dressed. That is part of the psychology of women. So we, in doing our bits here at home, have taken the fact into consideration, and we have "house dresses" that are in themselves amazingly dainty and be- O. McCall An Interesting Apron coming, as well as practical. The one illustrated here is but a sample of the endless ways we have of accomplishing this feat. It is trim and semi-fitting. The useful pockets have interesting facings of the same white material as the collar, cuffs and belt. Is there anything frumpish about this dress? And isn't it ideal for the work dress? Somehow it seems to stand for America, and her efficiency even in little things. There are many little frivolous fads springing up to bring us joy. The lacy parasols of sheerest chiffon and lace, with, perhaps, tips of ostrich feathers hiding the steel fromes, are fitting accompaniments to the inconsistently chosen wardrobe of the Summer Girl. Her knitting-bag, too, is made of chiffon or Georgette crepe, though the work she is doing is real enough. Her big shade-bat, guaranteed not to keep the sun off, is of transparent horsehair. Altogether, she is delightful, and a charming figure in our summer panorama. This is the Economy Apron! reversible, to be worn inside or out, back or front! It is "built for speed" surely, speed in the doing of the thousand and one things necessary to the woman whose first, thought is her country, and whose motto is "service." BUSINESS LEAGUE BOOSTER No 10 By Albon L. Holsey Tuskegee Institute, Ala.-The following account of the success of Mr. John M. Maxwell was presented by Mr. H. S. Murphy, of the State Normal School, Montgomery, Ala., in one of the letters submitted in the contest for the best and most interesting account of Negro business enterprise. Politeness has piled up $100,000 for John Murreau Maxwell, age 37, Orange burg, S. C., Starting in 1904 with politeness and $200.00, Maxwell fixed the gaze of trade by these means: 1. He always smiles. 2. He sells some more without obviously seeming to "corner" your oney. 3. He makes you know your bill is becoming a "bad debt" without scolding. "What is your bill?" he asks, hoping you will agree politely. 4. He is politely interested in every one's personal affairs, knowing whose babies are sick, who needs charity, who needs a teacher, or a new house and where to obtained them. 5. He learns even his customer's voices over the phone. "Maxwell's grocery," he replied to a ring once. "Mr. Maxwell", Called a lady, "Yes, Miss Massey," came the instant reply. 6. Nothing is ever "out" in theory at least—at Maxwell's. He goes personally to every grocer in town to find a promised article, if necessary. 7. Trained under the veteran colored grocer, E. H. Dibble, Camden, S. C., who is knows as the "polltest man in town," and who has piled up $100,000 by the same method. Maxwell seems to treat even a female cat with extraordinary courtesy. He takes off his hat to talk to a lady over the phone, and never sits while a lady is in his store. RESULTS—(a) That $100,000 aforementioned, gleaned in 13 years; (b) Ability to sell several "Maxwell's Specials" because of large orders given; (c) When the war cry sounded, Maxwell contracted, among other things, for 500 tons of lard and 100 tons of cotton-seed meal. (To be continued next week) EAT CORN SAVE WHEAT THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE SATURDAY APRIL 27, 1918 NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE WEEKLY LETTER JACKSONVILLE, FLA., NEW By A. B. Singfield The very able paper rendered by Mrs. S. W. Grant, teacher of Reldsville School, Waycross, Ga., is given as follows: The Negro Business League and Its Object The Negro Business League whose founder was Dr. Booker T. Washington has been organized in several cities and towns and is doing a great work. No small help has been afforded to our people by the insistence upon the use of the carefully prepared plans furnished by the Business League. While this means much for the town and community at large it means even more for our schools, which are thirsty for some means of expression of the art longings now crushed within them. One of the main objects of the Business League is to urge every member and citizen to use his or her influence to bring the people together, and urge loyal support on the part of the members of the race to the business en. The league is mighty in its cohesive power, strong in influence and rich in results. Again, its object is to execute crime and criminals upon the same scaffold; and with equal determination blot out both from their membership. The curse of drunkardness and other evil habits, such as obtained among the less reputable of the race, can be more successfully reached by this league than any other institution in our midst. gaged in among ourselves. The Business League is well organized, and can be of great service to the city of Waycross in fostering an interest in civic affairs; such as sanitation, clean yards, cultivating pride, in making attractive in appearance the home districts of our people; and in other ways showing an interest in everything that tends to make up a better community life. The power of this league is easily summed up in two things: The plan of its organization, and the method of its work; gathering an active membership qualified by character and spiritual power, it at once gets the best of all in government and working force. A force generated which becomes, not that of Elijah under the Juniper tree, but that of an army of thousands of determined souls. The Business League recognizes this great law and simply puts the leaven of righteousness into the lump already formed. The great force which influences us possibly more than any other, is the social. Give men a good social environment, and you have certainly done a great thing to start him upward. A man becomes like his companions, and his taste falls to the level of his surroundings. In order to better our conditions spiritually, intellectually, financially and socially we must get at the bottom of all, place a moral foundation for the support of the building. We must learn to make our own literature as well as to teach and preach. We must learn to be thinkers and producers, as well asimitators and consumers. In other words, we must join hands and hearts with the Business League in its great object to promote the commercial and financial development of the Negro, and let us arise in our midst and save ourselves with a complete salvation. Not only political salvation is needed, but moral, intellectual, social and financial salvation is needed. He who would be free must first strike the blow; he who would rise must first divest himself of weights and invest himself with wings. The next regular meeting of the Negro Business League will be held at its headquarters, 458 West Broad street, Wednesday night, May 1. Come early and bring a new member. BEACH INSTITUTE The junior and senior debating clubs held a meeting Friday. Resolved: That the education of girl's should be different from that of boys Negative: Carrie Cannick. Maude Horawd; affirmative: Beatrice Maxwell, Cordella Saulter. The negative won. The debating society of grade X held a meeting Monday. Resolved: That the observance of Sunday should be compulsory; affirmative: Iona Green Orene Chiles; negative Charles Rogers Julia Robinson. The affirmative won. James Hardwick is absent from school on account of illness. The Tenth Grade had a Shakespeare program Wednesday. Edna Sutton the "Merchant of Venice" and several scenes from the play were read by the class. Nellie Mack of Grade IX is ill and Louise Evans is improving. The boys are doing good work in the work shop. Some of the articles they have made are: hat-racks, dumbbells, match trays, rolling-pins and towel-rollers. April 23. Friday afternoon—Children's spring fete at Masonic Temple by Congregational Social Service Workers. Tickets 5 cents. JACKSONVILLE, FLA., NEWS Mr. Syvanus E. L. Gardens of Statesboro, Ga., spent a few days in the city this week with his sister Mrs. Ilella Owens, 1619 Spearing street. Mr. C. D. Todd of Washington, D. C. stopped over a few days on his way back home and spoke to the Sunday school of Mt. Zion A. M. E. church on Sunday. * * * * Mr. W. R. Jones an old Savannahian, is connected with the post office of Jacksonville, Fla, and has the honor of leading the entire force of letter carriers in the War Savings Stamps sales and recently made one sale of $1.518.10 Dr. D. M. Baxter, P. E., N. J. D. left for Oberlin O., on last Thursday and began his quarterly meetings last Friday night at Mt. Zlon A. M. E. church. The reports of the trustees and stewards and the various boards were excellent. The total amount raised during the quarter was $3,259.78. On Sunday Dr. Baxter preached two powerful sermons which were enjoyed by all. Dr. Grant, the pastor, is all smiles and is planning to pull off a big rally on the 4th Sunday. * * * Rev. W. C. Brown, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church, returned from Madison on last Wednesday where he attended the Baptist state convention, he is also the state secretary. Mr. Brown reports the convention quite a success. Dr. G. P. McKinie was also re-elected state president. **** On last Wednesday night the stewardesses board, of Mt. Zion A. M. E. church entertained the Bishop, Rt. Rev. Jno. Hurst and Mrs. Hurst, also P. E. Dr. Brown, P. E. Dr. Brookins and their wives and the entire officials of the church and the members carried out a very interesting program. After which they were ushed into the basement where refreshments were served. Mr. J. P. Welcher, formerly of this city, but now of Savannah, Ga., is spending a few days in the city. Subscribe for the Tribune and you will get the news from home. See Crittender at 910 Oakley street. On last Tuesday night at Mt. Zion A. M. E. church the election of a lay delegate to the Electorial College which will be held at Baldwin, Fla., on the 6th of May, Mr. Chas. H. Anderson and Mr. H. D. Canty were the two candidates. The election was quite lively. Mr. Canty won out by a majority of 67, having received 127 votes, while Mr. Anderson received 60 votes. PHONE 296 PHONE 296 GODLEY & GRIFFIN (Successors to F. S. Jette) COAL AND WOOD Anthracite and Bituminos Coal Oak and Pine Wood Agents for the celebrated "Etna Blacksmith Coal" Agents for the celebrated "Mountain Ash and Jelico Coal" 261 WEST BOUNDARY STREET KEEP it COMING We must not only feed our Soldiers at the front but the millions of women & children behind our lines. Carol J. Parrish WASTE NOTHING Dr. A S. 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FOR W.ROSENWALD SCHOOLS Magazine Makes dozens of delightful suggestions, many of which will exactly fit into your plans for your Spring wardrobe... McCall Patterns show exactly how to carry them out to the best possible advantage. McCALL PATTERNS FOR APRIL ON SALE R, 135 WHITAKER ST. Nash, Georgia Still Making Good we seeking for a contract better than Health and Life Insurance Company, et, Augusta, Ga., H. C. Young, Prey W. S. Hornsby, General Manager, ted its motto, which is "Promptness, that the public in general and the public it the "people's company.' in which does its full duty in bringing home insurance taht really protects, join & Life Insurance Co. WEST BROAD STREET Telephones, 4129 and 1463 A. B. SINGFIELD, Gen'l. Supt. For Us to Please You Repair Work. Reasonable prices and real eliminate all doubts as to satis- four pair of shoes that needs repair- red. 309 WHITAKER STREET 2 WALKER SWEETS PRETTY GIRLS MEET NEST BROAD ST BUTLER FAMILY GROCERIES , ETC. Phone 4627-J CUYLER STS. J.W.Johnston First class work is my motte. Prices as reasonable as is consistent with high grade photography WEST BROAD STREET PHOTOGRAPH STUDIO J. W. Johnston, Proprietor 605 WEST BROAD STREET Phone 1820 I am back on the job ready to personally attend to your work. SAVANNAH, GA. FOR APRIL Among The Masnos Among The Masnos Attend Your Lodge Co-operation in all things is necessary to success. This is true in business life, in social life, in the realm of religion and in the domain of Masonry. If your church is to be successful and fulfill its high and holy mission, you must attend its services and lend your aid to all its laudable undertakings. If your lodge is to flourish and do its part in the great cause of Masonry, it acceds your active aid and earnest cooperation. Attendance upon lodge meetings is one of the greatest essentials of its growth and prosperity. Your presence is absolutely necessary. The officers can accomplish little or nothing without the assistance of the members. If there is degree work to do, a large attendance adds much to the dignity and solemnity of the occasion. If only ordinary business is to be transacted, the voice and vote of all the members should aid in its proper transaction. In any event, a well-attended lodge means a successful lodge. Do your duty, therefore, brother and attend your lodge regularly. * * * * Lecture—Twenty-ninth Degree Lecture—Twenty-ninth Degree This degree emphasizes the Masonic principle of religious toleration. Masonry does not dictate the form of religion which those who would enter its portals must have. On the other hand, Masonry demands genuine moral worth and a loyal obedience to the laws of Georgia. Any man may knock at he portal, he will not be persecuted for his belief, nor will he be accepted merely because of them—but his life and his loyalty to the foundational laws of God, that is, the effect of his belief, will determine his worthiness or unworthiness. Masonry is not itself a religion, but Masonry is the exalted spirit of manhood that takes its brother by the hand and leads him to the altar of the one true God, and then traches Lom to worship, adore, and obey. No man's vision of God and his consequent beliefs are his own. He may comprehend more or less fully the truth and these beliefs and these comprehensions may make up his religion. Masonry teaches that no institution has any authority over the form of that man's religion provided it does no violence to others. Hence. Masonry insists only upon the old primitive faith in the one true God, a universal morality, a true, just and faithful life in loyal obedience to the laws of God. The true Mason is one who seeks to use all his faculties in their proper sphere and for their natural functions. He does good from the pure motive of duty to God and justice to fellow man. The poor and the oppressed may look to hi min confidence. For the true Mason loves not only the good, but even those that are evil, that he may win them to goodness. Yet, through the ancient and honorable of earth bid him bow down to them, his knee bends only when his soul hears the command of his God. Masonry declares that there is no religious bondage to men, but freedom for every man before the living God. Masonry in its recognition of that freedom declares that faith in growth and development. The old philosophies, the old theological dogmas, will not suffice us now. Errors must be corrected, the newer revelations through God must be followed, until all of life becomes radiant with the glories of heaven. The growing revelation of God to man never stops. Masonry, therefore, binds us in our day to the policy of the keen eye and the open heart and the ready mind that our lives may keep peace with God's unfolding of the infinite purposes for all humanity. Masonry bears in mind the awful persecution by the cruel tyrants and the bigoted dogmatists, and declares that God never gave to any man the authority to torture another for his church—8 towels, 9 cases, 1 sheet, 3 plates. Mrs. Mamie Dukes No. 4, St. Augu- stine church—2 towels, 4 pillow cases, 6 table napkins. Mrs. Maria Jackson No. 5, Congre- gational church—2 pillow cases, 1 towel Mrs. Lucy Newton No. 6, St. Philip church—2 spreads, 8 cases, 16 towels. Mrs. Venus Coleman No. 7, Seventh- Day Adventist—1 spread, 11 towels, 2 cases, tick for 2 pillows, 3 pounds borax Mrs. Lizzie Hall No. 8, Congregational church—14 pillow slips, 6 towels, feathers for two pillows. Mrs. L. A. Lucas, helper—17 spreads, 15 sheets, 10 cakes soap, 10 boxes pearline, 12 hospital gowns, 7 towels, 18 slips, 1 table, 3 chairs, 6 trays 3 cans. Eleven dollars and thirty-five cents worth of paint for interior work was donated by subscriptions from the following: Dr. L. D. Williams $3.00. Mr. H. B. Wright $1.00, Mrs Lula Johnson $100, Mrs. R. L. Barnes 50c, Mr. Harry Blun 50c, Mr. P. A. Denegal 75c, Mrs. Dasie Moore $1.00, Mrs. Willie Brown 50c, Mr. David Duncan 25c, Mr. Samuel Roundfield 25c, Mr. A. L. Tucker 50c, Mrs. Lizzie Ferechee 25c, Mrs. L. A. Lucas $1.85, one gallon paint Mr. Jas. Rogers. Charity Circle. December 19. 1917: 14 sheets, a friend, one sheet. Dr. L. S. Parks DENTIST 240 BARNARD ST. Savannah, Ga. Specialist in Gold and Bridge Work Does all kinds of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold Crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot and Gold crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings and Silver or Amalgam Fillings. From nine to a full set of teeth $8.00 and $10.00. Broken plates mended and teeth added. All Gold. Crowns Guaranteed 23½ K Gold. BELL PHONE 1244 Manicuring, Hair Dressing, Electrical Facial Massage, Hair Straightening Pore Treatment a Specialty Combings made to order 456½ Montgomery St. Savannah, Ga. PHONE 3648-W AVILLE A. 444 SPECIAL NOTICE Weldon Lodge No. 26, I. B. P. O. P. of W., holds its regular meetings the first and third Tuesday in each month, 8:30 p. m. at Masonic temple, Gwinnett street, west. religious beliefs. God teaches men the right way oftened by their own experiences, through the results of both obedience and disobedience, to Him. Reverently Masonry attempts to make this method of God prevail to the ends of the earth and for all time to come. Masonry regards the human race as members of the family of God. Hence as exemplified in this Degree, it is ever profitable to learn of one another the deepest faith of another's heart, for this is the fundamental faith that binds us together in a common bond before the throne of the Most High. There are wrongs in our day to be righted. There are weaknesses to be outgrown. Hence Masonry seeks to bind together the strong and the tolerant, that the whole mass of the forces of right may, with greatest effectiveness, be thrown against the forces of evil. Masonry honors the great founder of the Christian religion whose whole earthly life was one of unchanging kindness and self-sacrifice for the salvation of the Jew and Gentile, of publican and sinners, as well as His own disciples. Hence we must be eternally vigilant that no atheist nor base libertine contaminate with his unhallowed tread the "Sanctum Sanctorum" of our temple. Such a man can never gain admittance there without the greatest violation of the most sacred and solemn vows. Yet in the spirit of the great founder of Christianity when any man professes to have acknowledged his sin and squared his life with divine law Masonry holds that final moral judgment belongeth to God, and reverently refers the whole matter to Him. Therefore, Masonry's guards are ever ready to meet and to test by the simple standard of faith in God and a virtuous life all who alarm its doors. Even in the presence of death, that supposedly dead destroyer of life and happiness, the sublime faith of Masonry in the living God and in the Christlike life declares with the poet that— "Life is ever lord of death, And love can never lose its own." To the ineffable name of God then, the Lord and Preserver of life, let us, every man, pay profoundest homage, and for His countless blessings, return the sincerest gratitude now, henceforth and forever. * * * Remember the Widows One thing that has been sadly neglected in Masonic circles, is a consideration for the relief of deceased Masons. In life the brother's wife and family are accorded much entertainment and many good times. The rules and regulations of Masonry apply the same treatment to widows and orphans as to wives and children. True, when a member of a Masonic body passes his name is taken from the roll, yet it would be a most commendable if not charitable act if each secretary were instructed by the presiding officer to keep a list of these left behind. An invitation or a give the sent to a widow or an orphan would show that they had not been forgotten and that Masonry does not die with the Mason—Masonic Tresle Board. If you wish to be a successful officer as the head of any Masonic body, you must be willing to make sacrifices, to work in season and out of season, to be constantly awake, thoroughly alive. Let the members know that you are on the job at all hours—Kansas City Freemason. DONATIONS - CHARITY HOSPITAL The following articles were received at the bedding shower gives August 1917 for benefit of Charity Hospital by the following ladies assisted by Mrs. Lucy Lucas: Mrs. Martha Gordon. Circle No. 1. St. John's church—6 pillow cases. 7 towels, 18 yds cloth. 2 feather pillows. Mrs. A. E. Jordan. No. Sa. James church—5 glasses, 15 towels, 6 pillow slips, 2 crueltts. Mrs. A. E. Jordan No. 2 St. James HIS WIFE.THOUGHT SHE'D COMPLETE THE OUTFIT DENTIST 240 BARNARD ST. Savannah, Ga. ```markdown ``` H. Henry Spencer, E. R. J. D. Powell, Secretary LONG ESTABLISEHD OLD RELIABLE DeLong "Woman With 1,000 Eyes" Greets you. Calls your name. Trance Clairvoyance, Tell all. PHONE 655-J "The Witchery" Bluff Road, Near Post Office. Thunderbolt, Ga. For Spring and Summer Suits See JOHN D. BAKER The Tailor Our Spring and Summer Samples are Here, Call and See Them Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing, Repairing 519 Price St. Savannah, Ga Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, Employment Bureau. Jobs for both men and women in Summit, N. J.. Write for participants to Mrs. Wm. Mitchell. 86 Railroad avenue, Summit, N. J. Boarding and lodging also. Young Bros. Grocery Special Octagon Soap (per bar).....6e Swift Pride Soap.....5c Swift Washing Powder.....6c Whole Rice (per lb).....10c Whole Rice (per peck).....$1.35 Better Butter (per lb).....60c Creamery Butter (per lb).....56c Full Cream Cheese (per lb).....35c Helnz Pork and Beans (per can)...15c Helnz Sweet Mixed Pickles (botle) 15c Helnz Chow Chow " ".....15c 6 lb Sack S. R. Flour.....45c 12 lb Sack S. R. Flour.....88c 24 lb Sack & B. Flour.....$1.68 PHONE US YOUR ORDERS WE DELIVER THE GOODS TO YOUR DOOR 36th & Burroughs St. Phone4291 NOTICE J. A. JOHNSON, AGENT will be located at 623 Gwinnett Street, E. with a full line of SAYMAN'S TOILET PRODUCTS. FOR RENT—Large, cool room, single gentleman, furnished or unfurnished. Desirable location, all conveniences, private family, 214 Waldburg street east. LIST N! THE HAIR SPECIALIST, whose reputation is well established in this city by the best classes of white and colored patrons, as giving first class services in the line of. Hair Work, Hair Dressing, Face Massage, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment and Chiropedist, and the maker of the Wonderful Oriental Hair Grower, which none other is its superior. SOLD AT 25 CENTS PER BOX Agents Wanted. FLORENCE E. WILLIAMS Residence Phone 3941 530 EAST ANDERSON STREET All suffering humanity is invited to try "Wintercol". Get it without delay. Why suffer the tortures of Croup Colds, Catarrh, Neuralgia, Sore Throat, Rheumatism and all allied conditions arising from exposure due to the cold? Banish the above conditions by the use of that wonderful preparation, "Wintercol" made from the natural oil of Wintergreen and other valuable ingredients. Use common sense Buy "Wintercol" for that cold. Prepared by the Sheppard Chemical Company. PRICE 25 AND 50 CENTS. 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WHY NOT BECOME INDEPENDENT BY ENROLLING AS A STUNDENT TODAY. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. CLASS NOW OPEN IN SAVANNAH AT THE VOLE COLLEGE HAIR AND BEAUTY CULTURE MAURY AND FAIN STREETS NASHVILLE Phone 1548-W Electrical Face and Scalp treatment YOUNG TURIST systems.. HAND 461 WEST BROAD ST. --- GREENWOOD & CO., 226 WEST BAY STREET THE BEST FOR MORE THAN 16 YEARS THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE SATURDAY APRIL 27,1918 PAGE FOUR THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Established 1875 By JOHN H. DEVRAUX ED. H. BURKE City Editor Published Every Saturday 1008 WEST BROAD STREET Phone 2171 Remittance must be made by Express or Post Office Money Order, or Registered Letter. Advertising Rates given on application. Entered at the Post Office at Savannah, Georgia as second class Mail. Saturday April 27, 1918 WAR INSURANCE The government's war-risk insurance is a very fine thing for the soldier, black or white. At a very normal premium, each soldier may have several thousands of dollars worth of insurance, the main reason for the low premiums being that the government pays for part of the risk, the soldier paying for the other. It looks to us as if this is a fine thing for the protection of the soldiers' dependents, in case disease or death should befall the soldier; and it must be added that there is no other insurance near so economical or near so certain of being paid to the beneficiary. The relatives of every enlisted or drafted man should be certain that he does not let this opportunity slip and should keep at him until he has taken out the insurance. One happy child in this neighborhood has received nine thousand dollars from the government on account of the death of her father who held the war insurance. He was a wise father. His child was well provided for in his death. Some of the companies of Negro troopers have the insurance, not a single man being without it. A great many will die or be killed if the war lasts, and while mere money cannot atone for our loved ones, it will go a long way toward removing the misery which poverty would bring. Encourage your soldier boy to take out the maximum of war risk insurance. It is cheap and it is the best and safest investment of the day. FRANCE CALLS FOR HELP Additional numbers of young men within the selective draft limits will go forward to the various cantonments within the next few days. These will take the places of those who have gone before them and who will soon be on their way to the fighting regions in France. These men are not as well trained as they might be, but they are as well trained as a great many of the French and English boys were when they took their places in the trenches. France has sent an additional appeal to America for more men. France and England expect to be ready for the great spring drive of the German army, and rely upon the United States to furnish a strong mobile reserve for bolstering up the French, English and Italian fronts when it is needed. The national army men are in splendid shape, in both physique and training, according to army officers, and their training reflects the high efficiency of the men who have directed the work. It is generally conceded that the National Army units are far superior to the National Guard, most of whom had a wide smattering of practically useless knowledge which had to be unlearned before intensive modern training could begin. From now on developments in the nation's part of the great war will come thick and fast, and the movements of our troops will be rapid toward fighting sectors. At home we shall have to double quick our plans and our operations, so as to keep an unending stream of materials and munitions moving toward the trenches. A FORECAST The appointment of colored women to the police forces in some of the larger cities, the election of colored men to the general assemblies and legislatures, the election of colored men to the city councils in some, and the appointment of colored men to many other positions of prominence in municipal, state and national government, savours of political opportunity for Negroes, and presages what will one day be widespread throughout this country. Major R. R. Jackson, Negro councilman candidate of Chicago, has just defeated his white opponent, although the white aspirant had the support of some of the Nazi political factors. some of the Negro politic factors. Our readers will recall the victory of Assemblyman B. A. Johnson of New York City in the heated political fight of last winter in the great metropolis. We are learning the game of politics in some quarters, and while we have had our interest almost stifled here in the South, there yet smoulders the embers of the days of Negro suffrage in in the South, before that most precious attribute of citizenship was lost through white men and Negroes who exploited the ignorant and unprincipled voter. We shall one day enjoy this lost heritage again here in the Southland, too, when progressive, thinking men of all classes and races shall be possessed by their nobler selves and shall inaugurate the millennium of fair play and justice. There are many who know and feel that this right is unjustly and also dishonestly withheld from Negroes whom they know to be fitted and competent in every way to exercise it, and the number of these thinkers is growing as the Negro's development and advancement make the wrong more conspicuous. These men will one day fly into the teeth of a wicked and punishing public opinion, regardless of consequences, and assert the right they know to be ours. Until they do this, they, themselves are the slaves of a system of oppression, their consciences stultified by a species of wrong and sin, which must even now cause the more fair-minded no little suffering and annoyance. Grown-up in these conditions, where it is traditional to oppress Negroes and deny them full citizenship, where they are taught, to fear to entrust power and position to Negroes, they have lost to great extent the keener sensibilities and acute sensitiveness to wrongs committed against Negroes, especially what they look upon as negative wrong. Their sense of fair-play and square dealing is dulled and blunted, but their revelations are coming with the new order of things—this world-wide acquaintance with people and governments. The days of slavery and restraint, of prosecution and circumscription, are over. Their sun is nearly set. The days of freedom and Negro participation in the affairs of the world, dawns. " * * AND THEY WENT FORTH TO DO BATTLE" Inspiring and magnificent are the mild words with which to characterize the great patriotic mass meeting which was held at St. Philip church last Sunday, afternoon and which was addressed by the Canadian lieutenant, fresh from the trenches of Europe—just out of the horrors of war. Following his grim recital of the pitiless, brutalized warfare which the Germans are making one only upon men but upon the defenseless women and children of the Allies, one could sense the burning and pulsating patriotism of those present, their unreserved determination to place at the disposal of our government every possible contribution of men and money, that America may become, in truth, the divine instrumentality by which civilization and humanity may be saved out of the deluge of terrible war and still more terrible death. It was a momentous and significant occasion—was last Sunday afternoon—in its revelations of the real soul of white men and black men—all Americans—met to counsel together and to join hands to conquer the common enemy—the Germans. Negro men responded to the nation's call at Bunker Hill; Negro men responded to the colors at New Orleans; Negro men stormed the Spanish blockhouse at El Caney; Negro men poured out their blood upon the hot sands at Carrizal; and Negro-men will not falter now. We believe we arep laying for great stakes in citizenship consideration and concessions of freedom. We are willing to stake and risk all we have and are and know in a world struggle for the enthronement of right and the security of life and peace. Because we have asked our government for justice and fair-play; because we are demanding a man's chance, we are willing to take a man's risk that the world may be saved for civilization and right. It does not appear to us that our selfish interests, alone, are subserved by sending to the battle line our gallant sons, the flower of the future of the Negro race; we are no longer so visioned had self-cultured; we can never again be purchased by sordid prizes of mere money and preferments. We are, thinking and feeling on higher planes, in these days of greater light, wider opportunity and visualized, definite goals. What we are fighting for cannot be purchased by money, cannot be inherited by individuals alone. Our prize must be wrong from the consciences and hearts of men who have unjustly held us from it and it from us, but who, because in this critical hour as in many another we onstrated, not only to them, but in the open forum of the world our right to plenteous dividends in manhood rights, too long withheld, unjustly. And in our fight for the preservation of the nation and the perpetuation of its ideals and the vitalizing and actualizing of its democracy, we shall be battling with the grand procession of the free peoples of the earth; they know and will know more of us and ours; there will not, nor can there be anything hidden or submerged—for we have performed in the open courts of the world, whose doors are flung ajar and whose windows shut net out the light of truth nor the purging and purifying reasoning and decisions and precedents of master minds. We shall be heard before the immaculate and untampered bar of world1 judiciary, where neither corruption nor perjury shall be known, nor ever has been; and we shall speak unimpeached and unafraid. We do not ask for quarters or concession, save only as we are justly entitled and because "our hands are clean" of having perpetrated many foul deeds which have been committed against us by merciless and unthinking men, and because we shall be planted upon the great principles to which so many thousands of lives have been consecrated and dedicated in the bloody maelstrom of Europe—We believe we shall win, by God's help. Line-up! then, black men, black women and black children, and let us go forth to save our nation, to quench forever the fires of human hate, and to set up the scales of justice in their stead, in that greater community of all peaceable nations knit together into one foring and sadness, welded into one on the battlefield and sealed in a gruesome mixture of blood. THE NEGRO VOTE In his recent address before a mass meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Reverend Thos. J. Goodall made a strong plea for colored men to qualify themselves for the suffrage exercise. "Most of our disfranchisement" he said, "is by forfeiture and negation. We do not seek to know the law governing the ballot; we do not endeavor to meet the simple requirements set up by the states and hence, we largely eliminate ourselves. "Here in Georgia, the requirements are so simple and reasonable that a man would not be a good citizen, could not exercise and discharge the duties of citizenship if he could not qualify under some one or other of the several conditions; and in those cases where Negroes are illegally and unjustly denied the right of registration, they should not be satisfied until the courts have ruled upon the conduct of prejudiced registrars." This analysis and summarization of this vexing problem in this section appears to us to be about the most plausible solution which we have heard, and we think that leaders should bring this situation forcibly and regularly before their bodies, instructing them to fit themselves fully and well for registration, and prevailing upon them to turn out in large numbers, pay their poll tax and register. It is no doubt largely true that Negroes have lost out to a great extent by disuse and neglect of such little opportunity in this line as they once had, and equally true that to a large extent the coveted privilege may be recovered. In any case we have got to keep on fighting for this deserved and logical attribute of citizenship, unceasingly, until we have won out. Constitutional amendments guarantee ing the ballot to the Negro, and giving Congress power to enforce it in the states, have not been abridged or repealed, and Negro people themselves must unite to defeat and destroy forever technicalities and circumventions which contravene our citizenship rights. The ballot is the only effective weapon of citizenship. M. W. REDDICK No mistake whatever was made in placing Prof. M. W., Reddick as the head of the colored department in this state of the War Savings Stamp Committee. He is well-liked by every one and has the facility of presenting his cause in such a way as to win success. Through his efforts and those of his associates he succeeded is pulling off the biggest demonstration ever witnessed in the state among our people. In his state work for War Savings Stamps he has selected a fine set of committeemen, who will give excellent account of their stewardship in this campaign. Mr. Reddick is modest and he is unselfish, having the stamina that makes him indeed a big man. --- SAVINGS STAMP WORKERS A meeting of chairmen of the various Congressional Districts and prominent committeemen of the War Savings Stamps Committee, was held Wednesday last in Big Bethel church, Atlanta. It was presided over by Assistant State Director, Prof. M. W. Reddick, Hugh Richardson, state director, Mr. Rose and Mr. M. Woods, white, were also present and added much to the conference. Expressions were made by each worker present, and all seemed determined to have the colored people of the state do their full duty in the thrift stamp campaign. TODAY This conference was followed by a mammoth parade the next day in which all of the churches, headed by their pastors, Sunday school, a battalion from Camp Gordon the Uniform Rank, K. of P., the various schools, colleges, lodges, societies and many female organizations took part. It was mildly estimated that 10,000 persons were in line. It was indeed an impressive sight. GET YOUR PARADE BANNERS READY is the time to do your best in helping your government. The Hun does not hesitate to kill our men--we must not hesitate to All churches, heads of fraternal and social organizations, clubs, schools and other organizations who are to participate in the great Negro patriotic and War Savings Stamp parade of May 8th are urged to apply at Savannah Tribute for their banners by May 1st. You will also please furnish us with a list and number of members you expect to put into the parade. This order is directed to your auxiliary or Ladies division as well as to yourself. BUY Chr. Banner Committee, Patriotic Parade BUGLERS AND DRUMMERS The Chatham County War Savings Committee will need a large number of drummers and buglers for its mammoth Negro Citizens' Parade of May 8th. All men and boys who can do drumming or bugling will please report at the office of the Savannah Tribune as early as possible, in order that we assign them for duty. J. G. LEMON, Chairman B. H. Burke, Secretary To the Superior Court of said County the petition of James Hodges, James Adkins, J. C. Jackson, C. T. Jones, J. F. Youngblood, S. D. Jones. Frank Williams, Clarence Sims, Sam Nelson, Rev. H. W. Wilkins, W. E. Searles, H. A. Manzo, S. J. Stewart, Dr. H. M. Collier and James Alexander, all of the state and county aforesaid, respectfully shows: Liberty Bonds 1. That they desire for themselves, their associates and successors to be incorporated and made a body politic under the name and style of the FOUNTAIN CITY AID AND SOCIAL CLUB of Savannah, Georgia, for a period of twenty years with the privilege of renewal at the expiration of that time. 2. The object of said corporation is social and charitable, and is designed to accord aid to its members, to practice benevolence among its members and others and to promote the general social and physical well-being of its members. Yourvery existence is at stake Where will your life, your money your family be if the hellish Hun invades these shores? Ifis up to you to keep him off. 3. Said corporation is not organized for pecuniary gain, hence has no capital stock, but will receive such money as may be donated or paid in as dues and assessments by its members. 4. To carry out its object, said corporation desires the right to own; buy and sell real and personal property, and to encumber by lien, security-deed or otherwise, the same for purposes of the corporation. 5. The home and principal office of said corporation will be in Chatham county, Georgia, but it desires the right to establish offices in other counties if need be. Space contributed by 6. Said corporation desires to restrict its members to those elected to it in the manner required by its bylaws, and to excel from its membership those who fail to comply with requirements of said by-laws. 7. Said corporation desires the right to establish a Woman's Auxiliary, to be affiliated with itself in accordance with such reasonable rules and regulations as may be prescribed for its government and affiliation. 8. Wherefore petitioners pray that they and their associates and successors be incorporated under the name and for the purposes aforesaid, with the power, privileges and immunities herein set forth, and as are now or may hereafter be allowed a corporation of similar character under the laws of Georgia. J. G. LEMON Attorney for Petitioners Original filed in Clerk's office of Superior Court, this day of April 1918. JOS. J. CARR, Dept. Clerk S. C. C. C. Ga. Mr. James A. Shedrick who has been spending some time in Spartanburg, returned to the city on Tuesday to visit his sisters Mrs. Anna Williams and Mrs. Willie Mae Smith. --- Mrs. Lula Taylor Harriel, who is teaching in the Reedsville public school of Waycross, spent a few days at home with her brother, Mr. H. H. Taylor, who left recently for Camp Gordon. * * * Corporal D. F. Mills of Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Michigan, was in the city last week on a furlough of ten days, visiting his wife, Mrs. Amy Pickens Mills, and friends. Corporal Mills is also company taylor and is getting along nicely. Private Leon Johnson who has been in camp Gordon, Atlanta, returned home Wednesday, being discharged on account of being under weight. ★ ★ ★ Private Sylvanus Hart of Jacksonville. Fla... passed through the city Monday en route to Camp Meade, Md., where he will join the artillery division. --- Rev. W. O. P. Sherman, Sr., presiding elder of the Hawkinsville district, A. M. E. church, left Monday for New York City, where he will attend the general Missionary Board of his connection, he being a member from this state. The meeting was held at the Bible House on Wednesday.. Dr. J. W. Rankins is the general secretary of the board. * * * Mrs. M. L. Ayers of 539 East Henry street, having been invited by Martha's Chapter. O. E. S. Ashburn, Ga., delivered an address for them in their annual thanksgiving day. While in her old home town she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Julian L. Taylor. She reports the Eastern 'Stars and the Masons of Ashburn in a most prosperous and thriving condition and the people generally doing well. After spending a week very pleasantly as the guest of Miss Sarah Dolly, Miss Hennie Knowles has returned to her home, Beaufort, S. C. * * * Mr. R. W. Rogers of 205 W., 31st street is confined to his bed on account of illness, at his home. Mrs. Albertha Gibbons Atkinson and Little daughter, Ethelyn of St Augustine, Fla., spent last week in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. Samuel Pinckney, 524 32nd street, east. Miss Ruth Fishborn died on April 14th in Philadelphia, after an attack of appendicitis. The funeral took place from Mt. Olive Church and the services were conducted by Rev. Palmer. She is survived by her parents, who formerly resided in this city. Privates Frank Scott and Marion Brockington who went up to Camp Gordon with the last encrement of drafted men from this city three weeks ago have returned to the city having been discharged on account of physical disabilities. * * * Valdore Giles, a former Savannahian, recently enlisted in the National Army at Camp Upton, New York. CHAT. COUNTY WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE TO MEET Members of the Chatham County Executive and Auxiliary Committees for the sale of War Savings Stamps will meet Wednesday, May 1, at 9:00 p.m. at the Savannah Home Association. Be on time and get away early. J. G. Lemon, Chairman E. H. Burke, Secretary MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Eli A. Garrett announce the marriage of their daughter, Orceola E., to Mr. K. Henry Franks on April 12. at Philadelphia. She will remain a few months with her mother at 220 N. Van Pelt street, after which they will make their home in Chicago. Ill. SOCIAL On Monday afternoon April 22 little Miss Ancita Manes entertained a few of her friends in honor of her sixth birthday at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Manes, Jr. The afternoon was pleasantly spent with games. Those present were Miss Olessa Saussey. Miss Wilhelmina Jones, Miss Geneva Platts, Misses Erma and Rosalyn Jackson, Misses Lucresta and Viola Mitchell. Miss Taylor, Misses Gladys and Erma Jordan Miss Charlesetta Mathews, Miss Claudia and Hallie Patterson, Miss Anna L. Greene and Miss Ancita Manes Messrs Arthur Davis, Jule Taylor, Elgar Williams, Samuel and Elbert Kelson.Charles Jones, Jr., and others Mr. B. Greene, Mr. S. Manes, Sr., Mrs. A. Taylor Mrs. D. Williams Mrs. J Jordan, Mrs. R. Green. Assisting Mrs. Jordan to serve were Mrs. D. N. Patterson and Mrs. A. Brailsford. DAVIS—DOOLEY Miss Lula B. Davis and Mr. Dennis Dooley were married last Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents 208 West 31st street. Rev. E. W. White officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Dooley will reside at 208 West 31st street. Charleston, S. C.—It has come to the notice of this office that many people fail to report suspicious and disloyal acts or manifestations of sympathy for the enemy, because of uncertainty as to the proper official to approach. It is very important that the government should have the assistance of all citizens in detecting enemy propaganda or suspicious activities of individuals, and you will do a service in notifying your friends that any communication addressed to "Intelligence Office, Headquarters Southeastern Department, Charleston, S. C.," will receive attention and be transmitted to proper official of the government for investigation. The names of informants will not be divulged and there need be no fear, on the part of anybody, of getting into trouble in case suspicions prove to be unfounded. Informants should indicate the nature and the source of their information, as well as the time and place. HAIR CULTURIST RETURNS Mme. M. E. Williams, the heir culturist, returned to the city Wednesday after a stay of about ten months in the North. While in Boston she completed a special course at a celebrated domestic science school. She also did special hair work at one of the leading hair schools of the north. Mme. Williams is located at her old stand, 1113 West Broad street, corner Park avenue lane. WEDDING OF INTEREST A very interesting and beautiful event was the wedding of Miss Rita V. Jefferson and Mr. Geo. M. Green, which took place on last Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents. Miss Jefferson was attended by her cousin, Mrs. Nettle Jones, as maid of honor. Mr. Jas. W. Brown acted as Mr. Green's best man. Rev. T. J. Goodall performed the ceremony. The bride wore an exquisite dress of white silk crepe de chine finished with a liberty satin and silver braid, her tulle veil was caught to the head with a bandeau of orange blossom; she carried a bouquet of bride's roses and Easter lilies. Mrs. Jones was gowned in a white georgette crepe; her flowers were a large armful of roses. After the ceremony a large reception was held. Mr. and Mrs. Green were the recipients of many useful gifts from the many friends of the young couple who wished them every happiness and prosperity. FIRST NEGRO NOTARY Charleston, W. Va., April 23—Succumbing to injuries received when he fell from a third story window of his apartments to the sidewalk below, Saturday night, Phil Waters, age 47, for 15 years assistant clerk of the supreme court of appeals, died last night at a local hospital. Phillip Henry Waters, born at Leesburg, Va., August 22, 1870, was the best known man of his race in West Virginia and one of the best known in the country. He held public position continuously since his appointment to a clerkship in 1897. Prior to that time he had served as librarian of the house of delegates. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of bachelor of law in 1805. He was a graduate of Morgan College and, previously a student at Howard. Waters was the first notary public of color to be appointed in the state and was several times clerk of the committee on finance and taxation on one or the other side of the legislature He was active in politics from boyhood, and a model, always in an official capacity, every Republican national con A THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE SATURDAY APRIL 27,1918 PATRIOTS Our customers wear a smile of Satisfaction. Ladies and Gentlemen Palm Beach, Kool Cloth, Silk Mohair, Flannel or Iinen Suits, thoroly and sanitarily Cleaned at seasonable prices vention since that of 1892. He has attended also every state convention of his party since that year, serving as reading clerk, in which capacity he had few equals. His circle of acquaintances and friends was unusually large. From these, colored as well as white all over the country, telegrams of condolence poured into the city to the bereaved family, immediate members of which are the widow, daughter, father, mother, and two brothers. CALLED AS PASTOR OF BETHLEHAM CHURCH Rev. G. Neil has been called to the pastorate of Bethleham Bapt. Church. He was installed last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Young preached a sermon which was very interesting. Quite an amount was collected. The mission club will have a rally, beginning next Monday night, for one week. Mrs. C. C. Dublack who has been South for the winter has returned to the city. She is arranging to leave for Cuba in a few days to look after some property interests. Miss Geneva Fisher is out again after having been ill for two weeks. Mrs. John Allen after spending the winter at home, leaves today for Newark, N. J. The Spirit of 18 One World One Food Cultivate a Soil PAGE 180 Amusements HOMESEEKER ATTENTION!! April 26, Friday—Oratorical and musical contest, auspices Y. M. C. A. at St. Philip A. M. E. church. Admission 10 cents. April 29, Monday—Spring entertainment by Past Worthy Counsellors Union at Masonic Temple. Admission 15 cents. WE LEND MONEY TO COLORED PEOPLE TO BUILD OR PAY FOR THEIR HOME. OUR PLAN IS A VERY LIBERAL ONE. STRAIGHT INTEREST WITH REDUCTION EACH YEAR. THIS IS AN EASY WAY TO PAY FOR YOUR HOME April 26, Friday—Memorial day entertainment at Masonic Temple by Progressive Lodge, K. of P. Admission 15 cents. May 6, Monday—Entertainment at Masonic Temple by Y. P. S. Admission 15 cents. May 20, Monday—Afternoon excursion to Penny Worth Island by Red Rose Club. Tickets 50 cents. May 13, Monday—Spring dance at Masonic Temple by Evening Call Club Ladies' Branch. Admission 15c. June 10, Monday. Afternoon excursion to Daufuskie Island by Y. G. E. Tickets 50c. May 20, Monday. Big day at Hope Crest by Social Clubs Union. Fare 40 cents. BLOOD or BREAD Orthros are saving their blood Victims of slaughter the war Young Woman Grasp your Opportunity By becoming A1 ladies Maid and earnfrom $10.00 to $15.00 per week here in this city and if you are planning to go north, east or west, why not be prepared for some other work than laborious work and putting in long strenuous hours. This work is pleasant and refine. We are giving a regular ladies maid course for $15.00 dollars. We are giving you this offer for the next 20 days. We secure the position for you when you finish. Then too we are offering our course in hair culture, including shampooing, scalp massaging, improving and pressing the hair according the "Nu-Life" Perfect System for $15.00 or our entire course in hair and beauty culture for $35.00, terms arranged to suit you. Nu-Life Beauty Shop and School 530 WEST BROAD STREET SIMPKINS AND ROBERTS, PROPS. If you want your hair to become long and beautiful, use PORMARD'S EGYPTIAN HAIR POMADE The only guaranteed hair grower, sold by agents and the PARISIENNE BEAUTY PARLORS Second Floor of Wage Earners Bank Building DO YOUR BIT Thrift Stamps DO YOUR BIT Thrift Stamps FOR SALE AT TRIBUNE OFFICE 25Cents Each Our parlors are strictly private and sanitary. We teach Hair dressing, Manicuring, and Beauty Culture. We give employment We make terms reasonable. See MRS. A. E. ALLEN Southern Representative PHONE 3227-J FOR SALE AT TRIBUNE OFFICE 25Cents Each YOU WILL BE SAVING, SECURING INTEREST AND HELPING YOUR COUNTRY AT THE SAME TIME BE PATRIOTIC AND PURCHASE STAMPS. See MRS. A. E. ALLEN Southern Representative PHONE 3227-J YOU WILL BE SAVING,SECURING INTEREST AND HELPING YOUR COUNTRY AT THE SAME TIME All Agents handling Mme. Estelle's Toilet Preparations are authorized to charge 35 Cents Per Box for "NU-LIFE" HAIR GROWER, in accordance with the advanced price of chemicals. Special inducements are made to agents looking for articles of proven merits. ADDRESS 72 WEST 133RD STREET NEW YORK CITY Or see your nearest "Nu-Life Hairdresser, Savannah, Ga. In keeping with times when every effort is being put forth for the conservation of the country's resources and man power and wishing to aid in every manner possible so that victory may be speedy and decisive, the merchants of West Broad Street will close their stores every night (except Saturday) at 7:30 o'clock. This is in answer to their country's call to lay aside everything personal and lend their best energies to their nation's and humanity salvation. They ask the cooperation of every one who has the welfare of the United States at heart to render every assistance and aid, and this each and every individual can do by shopping early.. 1. Washington, April 13.—Migration and the world war did not cripple the general church finances of the A. M. E. church during the fiscal year ending March 31. Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination, reporting to the financial board at its annual meeting, held Wednesday at the headquarters of the financial department, 1541 Fourteenth street, north west, that $245,522.44 had been collected in "dollar money" receipts during the year. This is an increase of $21, 924.52 over the previous year. Only three Episcopal districts showed a decrease—the Fifth, Ninth and Twelfth The Second district, over which Bishop J. A. Johnson presided, raised $19,711.61, an increase of $1,017.17, while the Eleventh (Florida) over which Bishop John Hurst presides, reported $21,830.34, an increase of $2,354.49. In calling the meeting to order, Bishop Benjamin F. Lee, chairman of the board, delivered a brief address, in which he recounted the work of the denomination, mentioned its needs and adverted to the world war. The following members of the board were present: Revs. M. W. Thornton, A. L. Gaines, T. H. Jackson, A. J. Carey, S. P. Roseborough, R. W. Manee, C. H. Shelton, S. P. Johnson, J. L. Starks, J. D Dennis, J R. Ransom and J. W. Saunders. The report of Prof. Hawkins gave a vivid picture of the financial status of tel denomination. The "dollar money" receipts by Episcopal districts follows: First. $17,193.57; second. $19,711.61; third. $10,443.42; fuorts. $16,127.61; fifth $17,609.30; sixth (Georgia) $33,527.56; seventh. $21,906.65; eighth. $22,155.516 ninth. $21,488.68; tenth. $14,154.27; eleventh. $21,830.34; twelfth. $21,471.25; thirteenth West Africa) estimated at $387.87; fourteenth (South Africa) estimated at $4,796.86; fifteenth. $2,828.15. Of this big-sum, eight per cent. early or $19,635.15 each, went to the educational, missionary and church extension departments; 36 per cent, or $88,258.20 was retained by annual conferences for the supprot of superannuated ministers, widows and orphans; and the remaining 40 per cent, or $98,175.77, kept in the treasury in order to meet general church demands as they fall due. Prof. Hawkins told the committee that it has been estimated that various A. M. E. churhces raised $1,600,000 for local needs last year, that $125,000 had been raised for education and $90,995 for charitable and benevolent needs. He urged that an adequate fund be raised for the care of worn out ministers. He also reported that his department had given support to the food conservation propaganda, had aided in getting four army chaplaincles for African Methodist ministers and had urged the purchase of Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps. The report of Secretary Hawkins was minutely examined by the auditing committee and they reported it was correct and worthy of high commendation. A number of recommendations were made and a few appropriations made to various interests. SAFEGUAREZING MANY NEGRO FORTUNES Worthless Allotments Years Ago Now Worth Millions When the United States government made the allotments of 160 acres of land to members of the Ive Civilized Tribes, beginning about 1809 and continuing for several years, the older Indians and Negroes secured their pick of the land. This fact explains the reason that almost all of the rich Creek Freedmen are minors, many of whom will not reach their majority for several years. Those who had first choice of the lands almost without exception selected the rich bottom farming land, leaving the rough mountainous country for those who came late. And here is where the youngsters won out for the rugged lands contained practically all of the oil and gas wells and with the opening up of these wells and the high price of the products, money flowed in to them without the slightest effort. Minors were generally supposed in those days of allotting to have come out second best and many is the father or guardian of these minors who tried to sell the 160 acres of rough land for a little ready cash, and in most cases failed. One example of this is especially striking. Bertha Rector, now 14 years of age, in about 1900 tried her best through her guardian to sell her far off quarter section in the county court for $400, but no one would bid even half that much for it. It could never be used for farming, they thought. But only a year or two later the oil discoveries in that section began and Sarah's land proved to be one of the best producers. Her income now is something like $6,000 or $8,000 a month, making her al lotman worth close to a million besides the cash she is-pilling up for her possession when she becomes of age. During the present year the first few of these rich Creek minors will attain their majority and will have the disposal of their fortune in their own hands, taking this power away from the guardians and the county court. Just what the unlimited power over large sums will do for these almost uneducated, unbalanced Negroes—for practically all of the Creek minors are full blooded Negroes—will be interesting to see. Edith Durant, who is 18 on July 2, 1917, owns one of the richest oil and gas producers in the famous Glenn Pool in Tulsa county, where the first oil was struck in this country. Lee Hays and Monday Durant, joint guardians, handed over to her in July a lease by the Prairie Oil and Gas Company, giving her one-eighth of the production, $'00,000 in cash, $50,000 in notes and mortgages and the title to a number of farms in Muskogee county, amounting in all to more than a million dollars. The oil lease was extended last May upon the payment of $90,000 and the increase in royalty, from a tenth to an eighth. Edith has had much trouble with her guardians and money affairs. When her case had been transferred to Muskogee county in 1911 after four years' litigation—she has always lived near Boynton—the final report of her guardian. Tate Barnett, involved another legal battle, ending in the finding that he owed her about $52,000 because of bad investments and management. Sallie Hodge now Lee is another Creek minor who attains the legal age this year—in September. Harry Smith, a local real estate man, has charge of her fortune and will turn over to her and her husband next September the oil lotment, 600 acres of bottom farm land, $100,000 in cash and $50,000 in notes and mortgages. The lease on her land was also extended by the Prairie Oil and Gas Company by a bonus of $90,000 and an increase in royalty to an credit. Sallie has been married for three years to Curtis Reed, a Muskogee Negro, and they have a child of two years. Sallies allowance is only $150.00 a month but specials for motor cars, trips and other incidentals bring the figure far above that mark. Every once in a while an additional amount is allowed by the county court for trips to the north in summer and to the south in winter; for Sallie's doctor says that she can stand the extensive heat and cold in this country. But the court will have notling to say about these expenditures or any of her other in a few months and it won't be long before all of these Creek minors come of age and show the community how to take care of their own swollen fortunes—The Democrat. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKING PREPARATIONS The Executive Committee of the Georgia Association for the Advancement of Education: Among Negroes is busy with preparations for the meeting to be held in Bethel A. M. E. church, Atlanta, May 2nd and 3rd. Arrangements have been completed for having the students from the different colleges and members of some of the leading choirs to furnish music for the different sessions. A number of prominent persons have also accepted invitations to address the organization. The officers of the organization are especially desirous of having a large attendance not only of those directly engaged in educational work but of business men and farmers as well as other professional me and women. The education of Negro youth is a matter of such vital importance as to deserve the interest of every man and woman in the race. STATE GATHERING INTEREST NEGRO EDUCATION Great interest is being shown in the meeting of the Georgia Association for the Advancement of Education Among Negroes to be held in Bethel A. M. E. church, Atlanta, Ga., May 2nd and 3rd. In its effort to improve educational conditions among Negroes in Georgia, this organization seeks the active cooperation not only of persons engaged directly in educational work but of all classes and conditions of our people who understand the need for such improvement and are willing if need be to make sacrifices for it. Besides prominent educators from various parts of the state. Gov. Dorsey. Hou. M. L. Brittain, state superintendent of schools, Bishop J. S. Flipper and Bishop R. S. Williams and a number of prominent men in fraternal organizations have been invited to deliver addresses. Every one acquainted with the woeful lack of public school facilities provided for Negro youth must realize that if these conditions are to be improved those who are most directly interested must take the initiative in arousing the masses of our own people to the importance of making sacrifices for the education of their children as well as bringing all possible influence to bear upon the state, county and city school officials for more liberal appropriations for the support of Negro schools. This is a matter that affects every citizen of the state and the success of the movement should be the concern of all of us. the nation and the best, tempered terence on the race problem that been printed by any Caucasian man paper in this section of the court In this particular instance the memorial of The Star grew out of the egram sent by Secretary of the Trurer McAdoo to the Knights of Pyth of Florida, acknowledging the re NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITOL (Continued from page One) gro soldier a happy one. The good results obtained in the case of Major James E. Walker, of the District Separate Battalion, who was at one time slated for discharge without adequate provision for compensation and the care of his family, were tenderly referred to. Also, reference was made to the success in getting into the Department of Justice the case of Lieut. Tribbett, charged with violation of the Jim Crow laws of Oklahoma, Mr. Scott's modestly-put story of the work he is doing as the representative of the millions of colored Americans was cordially received and his earnest declaration at its close that he would stick to his guns to the finish of the war, no matter what issues might arise won for him an ovation. In many respects this was the most significant address Mr. Scott has made to a Washington audience since his advent here as special assistant to the Secretary of War. Mr. Neval H. Thomas made angrievest plea for the "Moorfield, Story Drive" for 5,000 members in the 'District for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mr. Engene Brooks was unanimously re-elected president of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association and a full complement of officers was chosen to assist him. Howard University will close May 8, to make way for a "Soldiers' School" to be established there about the middle of May. The present classes will finish up all their work and abbreviated commencements will be held. A contract has been signed by the War Department and the officers of the University by which the institution is to be ready by May 10 to house, feed and give proper instruction along the designated mechanical and scientific lines to men who are to be sent there for special training. Radio, electrical engineering and other subjects will be taught. It is expected that students will number not less than 300. Howard is admirably located for the work in hand and the opportunity offered to our boys in the scientific arms of the war service is highly appreciated by the race in general. Mr. Emmett J. Scott was in Philadelphia last Saturday to witness the parade of women and to confer with colored leaders on matters connected with war activities. Mr. Scott will start Sunday on a lengthy tour of the West, which will carry him to all of the principal cities and to all of the cantonments or camps where colored soldiers are stationed. The Evening Star, edited by Theodore W. Noyes, gives more consideration to the creditable activities of colored people than any other daily in Washington. Its editorial a few days ago on "The Colored Man and Loyalty" was the finest tribute to the work and worth of the Negro in the service of DR. GEO. Physician and Special Attention to the Disease Blood and Genite Office, 441 W Next to Union Station PATE Special Attention to the Diseases of Women and Children also Blood and Genite Urinary Diseases I wish to thank my patrons for their patronag during last year and wish them much success during 1918. A contonuance of trade with Dr. Pate will be doing your bit toward beating the Kaiser. I have servered my connections with the store at West Broad and Duffy streets and all my attention is now centered at the old reliable store, Hall and West Broad street. Phones 4710-4711 * * * the nation and the best, tempered utterance on the race problem that has been printed by any Caucasian newspaper in this section of the country. In this particular instance the editorial of The Star grew out of the telegram sent by Secretary of the Treasurer McAdoo to the Knights of Lythias of Florida, acknowledging the receipt of a subscription of $25,000 for the Third Liberty Loan. It was noted that 'the Negro is generous in extending both his manpower and his money-power to aid the nation in winning its war for a world democracy. The proposed abandonment of the alley houses of this city which was to have taken effect July 1 by virtue of a law passed by Congress in 1914, will be postponed until a year after the close of the war, if a bill presented this week by Senator John Walter Smith, of Maryland, goes through. Housing conditions are so acute at this time that it is regarded as impossible to find homes for 10,000 persons, mostly colored, who would be evicted by the alley law if it is permitted to stand. As foreshadowed in these columns many months ago, the congregation of the 15th Street Presbyterian Church has found itself a new home further up town near the center of its home activities. By an advantageous deal the church parts with its holdings near 15th and I streets for a clear title to the beautiful church edifice of the First Church of Christ, Solent 1st, at 15th and R streets; together with a cash consideration of $24,000. Nowwithstanding the fact that war measures are foremost in the thoughts of healthfly Americans, Senator Trammell, of Florida has found time to introduce a bill providing for jim crow street cars for the District of Columbia. The bill was referred to the District committee of the Senate. The measure calls for a separation of the trecs by separate cars, movable screens divisions or other devices: The hustling capacity of Secretary John W. Davis and the energetic corps of helpers he has brought around him was firmly illustrated last week in the "drive" for 1,000 new members of the Y. M. C. A. Although 1,000 was the goal set, the team-work went far above that mark and at the closing meeting last Wednesday night a total of 1,365 recruits was chalked up to the credit of the Association. The campaign covered but five days and the record is the best ever made by any organization in the city in the given length of time. Mr. Joseph H. Douglas, the noted violinist, is in the city. He has just concluded a long tour of the South, visiting many cities and all of the principal schools of that section. He will not appear locally until fall, when a star concert will be projected with Mr. Douglas as the central figure. Employees of the colored schools have asked the Board of Education to use its offices to have Congress wine out the existing inequalities in salaries in the white and colored attaches. The Amphion Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. J. Henry Lewis, gave a concert of rare quality at Camp Meade Monday night, for the entertainment of our brave soldier boys. W. SMITH and Surgeon uses of Women and Children also Urinary Diseases West Broad St. Savannah, Ga. SAYS rug Store Hall and West Broad **** * * * THE STAR HAIR GROWER Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hay and Grain of All Kinds. PHONE 3461 309 BERRIEN STREET THE MEARS' EXPRESS Expert Piano and Furniture Movers... 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The regular routine of business was dispatched. Mr. Edw. H. Burke of the Tribune and Lawyer J. G. Lemon were visitors to the union and represented the War Savings Stamp committee and stated that May 5th would be the great day for the denomination, that Dr. P. J. Bryant of Atlanta, would be the speaker for the occasion at the Auditorium. The Union endorsed the proposition and will urge a large attendance on said date. Rev. Wm. Daniels responded to the splendid address of Mr. Burke and Lawyer Lemon in behalf of the union. Dr. R. V. Branch and Rev. Maxwell delivered short talks that inspired the ministers present upon the above movement. Rev. W. L. Cash, spoke also, stating that he had been appointed chairman of the Banner Committee and made is very clear to the union. Rev. J. Henry Brown, rector of St. Augustine Episcopal church was present and was introduced to the union. He expressed hearty words of greetings and was in return given a cordial welcome to the union by Rev. J. W. Maxwell. Benediction by Rev. W. W. Warthen. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS The Baptist Sunday school Teachers' Union will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday night, May 1st at 8:30. The Mt. Zion Sunday school will entertain the union. We kindly invite every Sunday school worker to our meeting to take part. F. A. B. CHURCH, BOLTON STREET The First A. B. Church, will begin its services Sunday at 11 a. m. and 9 p. m., Sunday school 3:30 B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m. We are always glad to have our friends present. The choir hopes to give a musical concert on Monday night June 3rd. NION BAPTIST CHURCH UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. A. D. Dunbar, pastor. Services last Sunday were well attended. the pastor pastor preached an excellent sermon, subject, "The Bible is the message of life and salvation." Sunday school was held at 3:00; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. Our revival has proved to be a success. They are held each night at 8:30. The public is cordially invited. Services tomorrow: Prayer meeting 6:00; preaching 11:15 and B. Y. P. U. 6:30. F. A. B. CHURCH, FRANKLIN SQ. First A. B. Church, Rev. T. J. Goodall, pastor. Services Sunday were largely attended and fraught with interest. Over $1,000 were subscribed to Liberty Bonds. The early prayer meeting was led by Dea. F. S. Belcher. At 11:30 the pastor preached an able sermon. Sunday school began at the usual hour, the lesson was demonstrated by the superintendent. A large number was present at the B. Y. P. U and an excellent program was rendered. On tomorrow at 11:30 a. m., the pastor will preach a special sermon. Order of services: Prayer meeting 5:30 preaching 11:30 a. m.; Sunday school 10 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30; preaching 8 p. m. ST. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH Dr. Alexander did not preach Sunday as was expected, he having been called to Augusta to fill an engagement on the program of a very important meeting of the Laymen's Missionary movement of the United States and Canada. At 11 a. m. the pulpit was filled by Rev. Stripling of Ashbury A. M. E. church. The sermon was inspiring to all present. The same is true of the evening sermon by Rev. Maxwell, principal of the Central Park Normal and Industrial Institute. The reports in the quarterly conference Friday night showed that $5,050.00 had been contributed during the quarter. The result of the rally by tomorrow night will doubtless reach $4,000. 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The First Congregational Church, Rev. W. L. Cash, pastor. Morning worship 11:00 and evening worship 8:30 o'clock; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., Mr. L. M. Jackson, superintendent; Y. P. S. C. E. at 7:15 p. m., Miss Fannie Pettie, president. The recent evangelistic services of the church were very helpful and inspiring. There were seventeen converts and nearly all of these were from among the young people of the Sunday school and church The deacons' board will hold its monthly meeting next Monday night, the 29th inst at 8:30 o'clock. All those desiring to unite withthe church at the next communion are requested to meet the board. A flag service in honor of the members of the church and congregation in the service of their country will be held at 8:30 Sunday night. A service flag will be presented to the church with appropriate ceremonies. You are cordially invited to attend all the services. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. S Irby, pastor The services on last Sunday were well attended, the pastor preached at both services His text on Sunday night was taken from the 15th chapter of Romans and 7th verse, subject, "None lives alone to themselves. The sermon was very interesting. The Sunday school had a fine lesson on Sunday morning. The B. Y. P. U. had a wonderful lesson on Sunday afternoon, subject "True Vine" Early Sunday morning prayer meeting at 5:30 a. m.; Sunday school 10:00 a. m; preaching 11:30 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 7 p.m.; preaching 8:30 p.m. THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH Thankful Baptist church, hunting- den street, West, Rev J. H. Edwards pastor. The pastor filled the pulpit at both services on Sunday, sermons were impressive. There were several baptized on Sunday. Services Sunday: Prayer meeting 5:30 a. m.; Sunday school 10:30; preaching 11:30; B. Y. P. U. 7:30 preaching 8:30 p. m. Weekly services: Prayer meeting Tuesday night; preaching Thursday night, choir rehearsal Friday night. ST. PAUL C. M. F. CHURCH St. Paul, C. M. L. Church, Maple and West Broad streets, Rev. E. W. White, pastor. On Sunday last services were well attended, the pastor filled the pulpit at both services, the two sermons were interesting and inspiring. Sunday is rally day and all captains and members are expected to make a good report. The pastor will leave Monday to attend the general conference which will be held in Chicago. Services Sundayday: Sunday school 10:15, Mr. T. H. Hamilton, superintendent; preaching 11:30 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. weekly services: Class meeting Tuesday night; teachers' meeting Wednesday night; choir rehearsal Friday night. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH The concert given on the 21st by Mrs. Edna Simpkin was enjoyed by all present. The following ministers preached at St. James this week for the benefit of the rally: Monday. Rev. N. Bembry. Wednesday. Rev. Daniel Wright. Thursday, Rev. A. Sanfort, Friday, Rev. Sonnie Austin. There will be a musical concert and ice cream reception Sunday April 28 at 4 p.m. The friends are cordially invited to attend. Sunday evening at 8:30 Rev. A. L.ampson will ediliver a special sermon to the chauffeurs of the city. MUSICAL AT ST. JAMES CHURCH A musical concert and free ice cream will be given at St. James Sunday April 2S, at 4 p. m. Program: Chorus. Do you think I make a. Invocation, Rev. J. T. Williams Chorus. Every time I feel the spirit. Solo, Mother's prayer, Jesse Porter Solo, Mrs. Nora Byrd. Duet. At Evening time, Miss Julia. Sampson and Miss Viola Denagal. Chorus. Master Freeedle and others. Solo, Mrs. Hattie Savage. Solo, Miss N. E. Hannah Chorus. Springtime. Instrumental Solo, Miss Aleas Hobs. Quartet. Come Unto Me, Messrs A. H. Patten, B. Hannah, Mrs. M. G. Ferguson, Miss I. C. Johnson. Solo, Mrs. Nettle Hannah. Solo, Mrs. Magnolia Fergerson. Solo, Instrumental. Mrs. R. E. Sampson Solo, Mrs. Eugenia Rice. Duet, Carboard watch, Mr. B. Hannah, Mr. A. H. Patton. Quartet. Imperial. Solo, Face to Face, Mr. Jos. Alexander Duet, Mr. A. Patton and Mrs. E. Dennis America, Congregation. Benediction, Rev. A. A. Banks, master of ceremonies. Miss Idonia C. Johnson, manager; Mrs. Magnolia G. Ferguson, assistant manager; Rev. A. L. Sampson, pastor. Admission 10 cents. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Last Sunday, the attendance through out the day was unusually large. The revival meetings have been in progress for a week and will continue to the first of May. The meetings are increasing every night in interest and numbers. Many persons have made confessions and are happily looking forward to the first Sunday in May, at which time they will be baptized. On Tuesday night Rev. Johnson preached an interesting sermon, using for a subject, "The Divine Dead Line" Four young persons from the Sunday school were added to the church. Preaching tomorrow at the usual hours by Rev. A. M. Johnson, D. D. A song service preceeds every sermon to which the public is invited. SUNDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS USE NO BREAK CRAFTERS, EAT OR BREAKFAST DOOM CONTAINING WHEAT THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE SATURDAY APRIL 27,1918 ST. ANGUSTINE'S CHURCH On the third Sunday after Easter a very large congregation assembled in St. Augustine's to attend the 1st annual service of the Associated Women's Guild. Father Brown used the occasion to address the ladies on a timely subject. The audience was stirred by the speaker to a high pitch of enthusiasm. Nn next Sunday, the 4th after Easter, there will be a corporate communion for the altar guild and choir members 6:30 a.m. High celebration of the eucharist at 11:15 at which time Father Brown will preach from the subject "I suppose." Evening prayer and sermon with choral service 8:30, subject the "Two R's." The council of colored churchmen, diocese of Georgia will convene at St. Augustine on May 1st and 2nd. The communicants are preparing to entertain the clerical and lay deputies according to Savannah's high standard. After the adjournment of the council on Thursday May 2nd, the guilds of the church will give a Hoover banquet. NEW CHURCH ORGANIZED There was a council called for the purpose of organizing a missionary Baptist church. The members of the council were Revs. M. King, H. Willie Williams T. Dillard and H. Wells. Services were opened by Bro. John O'Neal. Rev. M. King and Rev. Willie Williams entered the pulpit. Rev. H. Willie Williams lined hymn "I love thy kingdom Lord" and Rev. M. King preached. He selected as a text Cor. 13:S-1. Rev. Dillard offered the closing prayer, after which the council went into election. It elected Rev. M. King, moderator; Rev. H. Willie Williams, secretary. The council was organized and was named Mt. Olive Baptist church and called as its pastor, Rev. H. Wells. The church is on the corner of Walker street and Guerrard lane. Rev. M. King, moderator; Rev. H. Willie Wilkins, B. T. Y., secretary. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday morning A. C. Harrell, a local preacher, preached in the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. S. Stripling Rev. Stripling delivered a help- ful sermon at night. A special sermon will be preached to the Sunday school at 11 a. m. The junior choir will sing. Sunday school at 4 p. m.; League 7:45 and preaching 8:45 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday nights, prayer meeting on Thursday night and 6 a. m. Sunday. Visitors welcome. WRIGHTSVILLE NEWS Messrs John Hicks, J. E. Jordan Tom Reese and others were visitors to Duplin Tuesday night to a liberty bond rally. Miss Sarah Hicks has been in Tennille several days. Mr. Lee Norris was home last Sunday from Camp Gordon to see his wife and many friends greeted him. Mr. Frank Harris has been on the sick list this week. The small-pox is raging here and St. Augustine Ec In the h Cor. V Services 8 p. m. Holy Co Sunday Litany W at 8:1 Sunday We pull together the traces a Rev. J. Henry Brown The Chatham and Health Com Issues a three in o accident and death, tion of yourself an sure today, and th for lost of time for your sickness or a A. H. DUNBAR, P. DUNCAN PR PHONE 1 --- Issues a three in one policy, sickness accident and death. For the protection of yourself and loved ones. Insure today, and thereby be prepared for lost of time for disability during your sickness or accident. A. H. DUNBAR, President DUNCAN PRINGLE, Secy-Mgr. $ 4 5 8_{2}^{1} $ West Broad Street --- many are being vaccinated and are sick from the effects. Revival meetings are being held at the A. M. E. church a great success is hoped. Rev. C. R. Williams of Tennelle will be the preacher. J. E. Jordan is agent for the famous Victrola phonogaph, see him and get one. Sixteen boys will leave for the camp Tuesday. Mrs. Clara Harris of Savannah is expected to be, in the city this week. CALE TO BAPTISTS OF GEORGIA A final call to the Baptists of Georgia: We wish to call your attention to the approaching end of our StateWide rally which closes May 9th. Some of the brethren are sending in nicely, but many whom we expected to hear from have not yet sent in, but some how we feel that every one will come up loyally by the time the state wide rally closes at Macon, Ga., May 9th. A note of $1,200 on the reformatory will fall due at a very early date, and we must by all means save these two beloved institutions to our denomination. While there is scarcely any doubt that the brethren will respond liberally, yet there is danger of many putting it off until a late hour, and thereby cause the officers of the convention much anxiety and embarrassment as to the outcome of the rally. Let us come forward as men and for one time get the Baptist State Convention of Georgia out of debt. We are compelled to make this appeal owing to the fact that Dr. D. D. Crawford, our corresponding secretary, who was designated by the executive board to manage this campaign was suddenly stricken down with illness which threatened to incapacitate him for travel and general office work until too late to be serviceable in the rally. We therefore feel called upon to sur up your pure minds by ways of remembrance, and urge you to cheer his heart on his sick bed by collecting and sending in your money to the Baptist Headquarters, 162 Auhurn Ave, Atlanta, Ga. M. W. Reddick, Pres State Convention. E. J. Johnson, Chr. Exec. Committee D. W. Cannon, Educational Secy. P. J Bryant, Pres State B Y. P. U. H D. Martin, Pres. Mission Board C. H. Robinson H. H Coleman WEDNESDAY ALL MEALS WHEATLESS USE NO BREAD CRACKER, EATY OR BREAKFAST FOODS CONTAINING WHEAT Episcopal Church heart of Savannah. The neighbor- borly church West Broad & Bolton Sts every Sunday 11 a. m. and m. communion 2nd, 3rd, and 4th days. Wednesday and Friday nights 11 a. m. o'clock. School, 3 p. m. and never kick over at St. Augustine m, Priest in charge. Mutual Life with Insurance Company one policy, sickness . For the protec- and loved ones. In- hereby be prepared for disability during accident. President RINGLE, Secy-Mgr. 1516 --- B. J. DAVIS, Secretary and General Manager ODD FELLOWS' ILDING ATLANTA, GEORGIA Johnson Undertaking Establishment Combined with The Royall Undertaking Company (Incorporated) Funeral Directors and Embalmers Finest Line of Coffins, Caskets and Robes. White and Black Burial Cars. Livery Stable Attached. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS, 325-331 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE PHONE 676 L. M. POLLARD, Manager Mrs. W. R. FIELDS, V. Pree. Residence Phone 4241 Phone 2465 FOR SALE On Easy Monthly Payments NEW HOUSE, 5-Rooms and hall, with lot 30 or 50 feet front. Also VACANT LOTS on pay- ments or $5.00 per month. Located in choice colored neighborhood of home owners. Chas. F. Fulton Real Estate Co. 7 BULL STREET $5,000.00 deposited in the State Treasury for the protection of its policy holders. We offer good guaranteed salary to live hustling agents. Call or write 30 Days Big Reduction in Cleaning Ladies' Velvet or Fur Coats $2.00, $2.50, $3.00; Reduced to $1.50, $1.75, $2.25 Sport Coats, 75c and $1.00 Sweaters 65c and 75c Cloth Coats with Fur Collars, Cleaned and Renovated, $1.00 and $1.35 Muffs and Furs $2.00 and $2.50 per Set Kid Gloves 10 Cents Modern Facilities enables us to clean perfectly, Ladies and Gentlemen' garments Harrell's Dry Cleaning Company THE ONLY COLORED DRY CLEANING CONCERN IN THE CITY TELEPHONE 4174 509 WEST BROAD STREET The LARGEST and Most WEALTHY Secret Order of Color in the World Bibliotheca Musei Universitari Universitari Universitari MEMBERSHIP 50,000 Divided Into Three Branches Lodges Households of Ruth and Juveniles YOU ARE WELCOME Tothe Hope Crest Summer Resort AND PICNIC GROUNDS The finest and best in every respect of any open to colored people in or about the city. HOPE CREST DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 458 WEST BROAD STREET fats are fuel for fighters bake- boil- and broil more fry less. United States Food Administration New pavillion, music, electric lights, swings shady Groves, ocean breeze, bathing, artesian water and good seats.. Our transportation service is the very best; Packard Trucks, cushioned seats and no trailers, with polite attention and careful drivers. · AN EVENING OF ENJOYMENT AN EVENING OF ENJOYMENT Monday evening will be one of enjoyment for the lovers of dancing. It will be an evening absolutely full of merriment at Savannah Home Association. The occasion will be the spring dance of the Ladies Branch of Savannah Home Association. You are asked to be present. Price of admission 15 cents. SOCIAL Mrs. Florence Pinckney and Mrs Hattie Johnson and Mrs. Laura Johnson of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Julia Green and Ida Sanders were the guests of Mrs. M. B. Taylor on last Saturday at 319 W. 50th street, New York. A delightful lunch was served. ATTENTION Feay Co. M. Calanthe Drill Corps. Is hereby ordered to attend a special call meeting at the residence of Lieut. Anna O'Bryant, Maple street. Monday evening April 29th at 8:30 p. m., business if interest to all. By order of Lula Richardson, Capt Company Col. M. W. Bryan, Drill Master Sergt Jennie Collins, Recorder NOTICE TO ELKS The members of Weldon Lodge No. 26 of Elks are hereby notified to attend a special meeting on Tuesday night April 30th, at usual time and place. Business of vital importance. H. Henry Spencer, E. R. J. D. Powell, Secretary MONDAY ALL MEALS The image shows a large, multi-story building with a complex layout. It consists of several connected sections, each with its own set of windows and roofs. The building appears to be a commercial or institutional structure, possibly a school or a hospital, given its size and the surrounding open space. The sky is clear, indicating a sunny day. Miss Mary Smith, formerly of this city and daughter of Mr. Wyley Smith. was married in New York on Tuesday. She is now carrying the name of Mrs. Mary Houghton. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Adolph Brantley and Mrs. Pender Brantley Jackson, wish to express thanks and appreciation to their many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown in their recent bereavement. CARD OF THANKS Mr. L. R. Brown who has bee residing on Tybee Island for the past fifteen years and who has been sick for several weeks is much improved and is with his daughter, Mrs. Annie Dickson, 524 West Broad street. He wishes to thank his many friends for their kindness during his illness. CARD 0 FTHANKS Mrs. Chas. H. Dixon and her sister. Mrs. Marmada Blair, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during her husband's short illness and also for the florad designs. Mrs. Martha A. MeNeil Mrs. Martha' A. McNell, a former resident of this city, died at her home in New York City Friday April 5th. Her body was accompanied to Atlanta by her daughter and buried beside her daughter. Adrienne. She leaves a daughter, sister and four grand children to mourn her death. HAMMOCK—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, David Hammock, who departed this life seven years ago, April 22, 1910. A kind and dear husband Has gone from this world of care. Gone to the beautiful heaven To meet his saviour there. Oh memory of that morning As I stood with aching heart, Knowing the one I loved so dearly. Was pierced by death's cold start Dear is the grave in which he is laid Sweet is the memory which never will fade. As you left me to remember None on earth can fill your place. Your loving wife. Patience E. Hammock New York City ROUNDFIELD—In memory of our beloved one, Sarah A.-Roundfield, who departed this life April 26th, 1908. Fresh is our memory of the day. When angels hore our loved one-away, To dwell with the departed, In the land of endless day. And one by one the years are passing. One by one they come and go. But time has hallowed to our memory The fondest, dearest, sweetest picture. That adorns sweet memory's wall. It is the loving face of our dear one. A benediction over all. W. S. Roundfield. ROBINSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my daughter and our devoted mother, Louisa A. Robinson, who departed this life April 25, 1913 Our heart deep in sorrow return to this day As memory recalls how death hore her away. And left us in tears, in grief and in woe. As we stood by her bedside five years ago. Mrs. Leah Rhett, Mother Miss Mabel A. Robinson Miss Maud L. Robinson Miss Almeta C. Robinson Miss Leola J. Robinson Master Leon R. Robinson Children LYNCH—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband and father, Frank Lynch, who departed this life RE Crest ROUNDS "ON. THE SALTS" He was a loving father and Christian light of our home. Though he is gone but not forgotten. It seems as though we can hear his loving vioce asking our heavenly Father to be merciful unto us. Father, we love you, but Jesus loves you best, and took you home to rest. Sleep on, sleep on, sleep on. Mrs. Hannah Lynch, (wife) Mrs. Mack Wiggins, (Daughter) N. Y. Mrs. Mary L. Walker, (Daughter) Mrs. Madeline Shepherd Mrs. Madeline Shepherd died on Friday of last week at her late residence 515 East Gordon lane. She was 79 years of age, and was highly respected by her circle of acquaintances. Her remalna were taken to Yamassee; S. O., where the funeral took place. She is survived by six children, Mrs. B. Barnwell of Newark, N. J.; Mrs. A. N. Wesley, Miss Docia, Shepherd of Miami, Fla.; Messrs. W., L. and R. Shepherd; a sister, Mrs. L. Main; a brother, Mr. R. Fishburn and a grand daughter, Miss W. Gibbs. Rev. J. Thomas Rev. J. Thomas died Thursday morning at his son's residence, B. Thomas, 1135 Wheaton street. He will be buried from the Union Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunday. Charles street. He is survived by two sons, B. and Rev. Ivory Thomas, five grand children, Irene, Jonathan, David B. and Willie. Emanuel Thomas. Rev. Thomas was pastor of Houston Branch Baptist church and Montifeth-Baptist church up to his recent indisposition. FRIDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS USE NO BREAD CRACKLE, TASTE OR BREAKFAST FOODS CONTAINING WHEAT THE SOUTH ATLANTIC BARBER SHOP Headquarters for barber's supplies and shoe polish. A fine line of cigars pipes and tobacco. Shoes shined and repaired. Dealer in Second-hand Shoes. Clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired Hot and cold, and shower beaths. Also Sells New York Herald, Chicago Defender. The Grit. Boxing Record and the Morning News. MANZO, GENERAL MANAGER 145 West Broad Street W E Sumn The finest and be to colored THE BAYSIDE Uncle Sam Needs Our Men. Let The PORO SYSTEM TAKE CARE OF YOU FORMULATED PROOF PORO HAIR CROWER MADE ONLY BY Mr. Amphibian Nalaw ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI FOR BARBURUFF, CALLING, HAIR, TECHING, SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY ST. LOUIS MO. Dept. C. Our Country is at war. Our Uncle Sam has made applications to both great and small to loan him according to their financial abilities, a certain amount of money, for a certain period if time, at a certain rate of interest, to help him win the war...He shuts out all arguments when he says you can pay him in small amounts to suit yourselves, and that the papers are negotiable and can be turned into cash in case you become "squeezed" before maturity. Commonwealth Loan & Realty Do. This is a time for the conservation of time and money; we save both for you. THE WAR IS ON! and in more ways than one. Be loyal to the flag and be loyal to your race, by patronizing race enterprises; for thee in lies the temporal salvation of any people. WE SOLICIT THE PATRONAGE of Churches, Sunday Schools, Secret Societies, Social Organizations and the Negro Public in general. Good order will be maintained.