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THE FORUM VOL. 12 - NO. 11 CO-OPERATION OF COLORED LEADERS IS URGED BY MEMBERS OF RE- ALITY BOARD TO HELP DEAL WITH THE EFFECTS OF NEGRO MIGRATION FROM THE SOUTH INTO CHICAGO Real estate men and property owners in the Hyde Park and Woodlawn districts particularly are much stirred up over the heavy influx of Negroes to that part of the city and the matter was brought up at the monthly meeting of the Chicago real estate board on Wednesday. Several earnest talks were made by L. M. Smith, president of the Chicago Renting Agents' Association; Ivan O. Ackley and President Valentine H. Surghnor, in which the rapid Negro encroachment on districts which heretofore have been almost exclusively inhabited by white people was declared to be the gravest possible menace to the property interests of a great part of the south side and the most serious problem it has ever faced. Asks Aid of Negroes. Following the speeches a committee was appointed by President Surgehnor consisting of Mr. Smith, Mr. Ackley, Adolph Kramer, John A. Carroll and C. R. Gleason to investigate the situation and report to the board what seem to be the most feasible steps to protect the interest of property owners. The committee's report says it is a financial business question not to be approached from the standpoint of racial prejudice, and suggests the co-operation of influen-Negroes. It is urged that inasmuch as more territory must be provided that each block should be filled solidly with Negroes, first, and that expansion should be confined to contiguous blocks, and that the present method of securing a single building in scattered blocks be discontinued. It is declared that promiscuous sales and leases here and there mean an unwarranted destruction of values, and that the loss in most cases is borne by the small owner whose property often represents his life's savings. The committee asks the co-operation of civic bodies in the solution of this most difficult problem and desires to meet a representative committee of Negro citizens to this end. Chicago Tribune CULTURE CLUB. Woman's Day was observed at the Culture Club last Sunday afternoon at which time a splendid program was rendered. Mrs. J. F. Johnson presided and the entire program was rendered by women. The choir rendered music befitting the occasion. A splendid "Spiritual Talk" was given by Mrs. Rebecca Murrell. Other features were a piano solo, "The Dying Poet" Mrs. Willeta Martin. Vocal duet, Misses Douglass and Jordan. Reading Miss Eulalia Osby. Piano "They Crucified My Savior" Mrs. Oletha Beck. Journalist, Miss Hazel Tucker. Critic, Mrs. S. C. Manuel. Offering $5.20. Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Walker left Monday evening for Lexington, Mo., to attend the annual Conference. PLEASANT GROVE EDITORIAL NOTES, BY JAS. HUNT Owing to the inclementy of the weather, our Sunday school attendance was somewhat dimished Sunday, only 87 present. The Sunday school is doing exceedingly well and is being led to victory in its many particulars. One should not wonder why part of our success is due from the fact that T. W. Warrick, our worthy Superintendent is putting forth every effort in helping to bring about a Sunday school that will meet the demands of to day, and will make a record behind for unborn posterity. The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it will never forget what we are doing here. Rev. S. C. Robinson has charge of the morning service. His text was found in the last verse in the S. S. lesson. "Loose him and let him go." He preached a plain, practical, sermon. Our Easter program was rendered in the evening, which was enjoyed by the audience. Mrs. Nancy Hawkins was in charge of the program while Mrs. Virginia Hubbard was in charge of the music. These two valiant women have accomplished much as young women in the junior department. We talk of people who attain honor by thrust, some by inheritance and some by favor; but rather give honor to that man or woman who merits it by their good work. A COMPLETE SURPRISE. One of the most pleasing "Surprise Parties" enjoyed in this city for a long time was the one given Mr. Frank R. Wilkins at his home last Saturday evening by his wife and a number of friends. It was not an easy matter to get the good husband out of the way in order for the good wife to prepare for the surprise desired so G. G. Bates was called into service. A telephone message was enough to decoy the husband down town while the friends gathered and a most sumptuous was being prepared, About Nine o'clock Mr. Wilkins returned and found the home well filled with friends who had come to wish him many "Happy Birthdays." The evening was most delightfully spent by all and it was quite late when the guests repaired to their several homes. Mr. Guy Washington of Decatur came down to help celebrate. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Dr. A. H. Kinniebrew, of Jacksonville, and Dr. P. M. Santos, Physicians and Surgeons; Dr. J. I. Miles. Dentist, have opened offices 210 I-2 S. 5th St. Dr. Kinniebrew will be there every Thursday and every other Sunday 10 to 3, or by special appointment. Dr. Santos and Dr. Miles there every Pay. Bell Phone, 2156. Calls answered day or night. Dr. N. A. Mackey of New York, accompanied by his secretary. Miss Franke G. Reed of St. Louis, will spend a week or more in Springfield. Dr. Mackey is introducing a Rheumatic cure which is said to be very good. 26 persons were baptized at Grace M. E. church last Sunday evening, Mrs. S. C. Manuel was somewhat indisposed this week. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY APRIL 14, 1917 "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." LITERARY RESEARCH, AND STUDY CLUB. The Literary Research and Study Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McCoo, on East Jackson Street last Tuesday evening and listened to a very interesting program. Mr. Free White presented sketches made by him in Cuba during the Spanish-American war showing many interesting things, places and events. The illustrated talk by Mr. White proved a rare treat to all present Dr. P. M. Santos, in his usual pleasing way, reviewed the "History, People, Customs and Temperament" of Cuba and gave information of the highest value to students of a kindred people. Miss Jessie Rollins, Mr. Chas. W. Kittrell and Mrs. P. M. Santos, were guests of the evening. Mrs. Santos and Mr. Kittrell were elected to active membership in the Club, while Miss Rollins was made an honorary member. Refreshments and a social hour after the program, were pleasing features. The Club will meet with Mrs. L. C. Mitchell on East Jackson Street next Tuesday evening at which time the Character of Brutus will be delineated by Hon. B. H. Lucas. Dr. Santos will take the Character of Mark Antony, while quotations will be from Julius Ceasar. "An Evening With Shakespeare" will afford entertainment for the "Researchers." T. L. SMITH PASSES AWAY. Dr. T. L. Smith of Quincy. Ill., who for years was pastor of the Union Baptist Church of this city, was called by death last Sunday evening at 9:15 at his home on South 7th Street. His daughter, Mrs. Carrie Smith of this city with her sister, Miss Elizabeth Smith, left Sunday afternoon for their father's bedside and arrived but a few hours before his death. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church, where Dr. Smith had been pastoring for many years. Quite a delegation of prominent citizens from here attended. Rev. Smith has been a prominent figure in the Baptist Cause in this state and in the adjoining states also for many years and he will be greatly missed. His many friends in this city very deeply feel their loss and sympathize keenly with the surviving members of the family. Miss Alice Williams and Mrs. J. Harold White, entertained last Tuesday evening at Mrs. White's residence, in honor of Mrs. Ethel White Ashurst. About 25 were present. They spent a delightful evening and all departed for their homes at a late hour, declaring Mrs. White and Miss Williams ideal hostess. The St. Cecilia Guild of St. Lukes Episcopal Church, are spending some busy days now, quilting. These ladies are ardent church workers and meet their guild promptly every Friday afternoon. Father Brown, rector of St Lukes Episcopal church, has been quite ill. Mrs. Ethel White Ashurst of Selma, Ala., who has been visiting relatives and friends in the city.for a number of weeks, will leave for home Sunday. She will spend a few days in St. Louis, on her way. The Rebecca Missionary Society rendered a very interesting program Monday evening at the Union Baptist church before a very good sized audience. After the program a banquet was served in the lecture room. Mesdames, J. F. Johnson, Dora Wormley and Rev. S. C. Manuel had the banquet in charge. DANIEL FINNEY CAPTURED The Supposed Wife Slayer Will Be Defended by Attys. B.G. Clanton & C.S. Gibbs A case that has caused a sensation in this city throughout all circles, will soon be brought to trial. Mrs. D. W. Finney, a member of the Union Baptist Church, a member of the Eastern Star and well and favorably known throughout the city, was killed in her home on South Fifteenth St. on the evening of March 14th, 1917. "I wish that I had killed myself at the time my wife was shot and killed. Now that I am caught, I am going to be a man and face the consequences." Daniel Finney, a colored man of this city, made this statement Monday afternoon following his arrest in Peoria on a charge of murdering his wife, Nellie, on the night of March 14, this year. Mrs Finney was shot and killed by her husband in their home at 1022 So. Fifteenth street. Until Monday, Finney has been dodging the officers of both the police and sheriff's departments. Finney was arrested at a house in Peoria on Matthew street, by Deputies Burton and Dulaney of the Sheriffs office of Springfield, and four detectives of the Peoria police department. He was traced by the Springfield officers from this city to Elkhart, to Lincoln and from there to Peoria. After he had been located, Deputies Porton and Dulaney went to Peoria where they enlisted the aid of the four Peoria policemen and went to the residence where Finney was staying. Posed As A Friend Deputy Burton went to the front door of the house after the other officers had stationed themselves on the outside of the residence. "I understand you have a very dear friend of mine staying with you," Burton told the woman who responded to his knock on the door. "My name is Samuel Wheat." Burton was invited to come inside. While the woman was going to summon Finney, the latter suspected that an effort was being made to arrest him. He hurried upstairs and attempted to crawl out of a window on the second floor to the roof of the residence adjoining, but was detected by one of the Peoria officers who forced him back into the room. From the position Deputy Burton had taken at the head of the stairs, he finally induced Finney to come down to the first floor and submit to arrest. Finney left his revolver upstairs before coming down to be taken into custody. Finney was locked up in the county jail here last night after he had been questioned by Sheriff John A. Wheeler and Assistant State's Attorney Snigg. The prisoner declared that he had killed his wife by accident. "My gun was lying on a table," he said. "I picked it up with one hand and my coat with the other. While I was putting on my coat, my wife tried to take my gun away from me, and in the scuffle that followed, she was shot." Finney was indicted on a charge of murder by the grand jury for the March term of court. He remained in hiding in this city several days after the shooting he said. Attorneys Clanton and Gibbs have been retained to defend him and one of the closest contested murder trials ever tried in this section will doubtless result. Mr. Finney is a high degree Mason and has stood well among his fellows in Springfield. Just what the re- IN THE FRATERNAL WORLD|DOINGS OF OUR WOMEN In connection with the idea of the local lodges entertaining their Grand Lodges in their annual Sessions in Springfield during the year of the Centennial, 1918, we have now to consider the result of our recent election in making the City dry after the second of May, next, as to whether or not this condition would in any considerable way effect the willingness of those of the Grand Lodge organizations to meet in our city. This we can only tell when such a matter is brought before the State bodies, but we feel that this should not be a deciding factor on the question. Some of the members of Honor Court No. 4, O. O. C., have expressed their desire to have the local Pythians invite the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias here for 1918, and other organizations should follow. Capitol City Lodge, K. of P., had its usual interesting meeting on the first Monday evening, the report of the banquet committee being made and committee discharged with thanks. A committee was appointed consisting of Bros, J. Harold White, Jesse Walker and George J. Beard to make the necessary arrangements for the annual Sermon of the Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe which is to be held on the first Sunday in May. The committee will meet this week with those from the Court and Eastern Star Lodge, and are looking forward to a gala day. Frederick Douglas Lodge No. 48, U. B. of F. has recieved another shock in the death of the Reverend T. L. Smith, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of The Mysterious Ten, having just lost Dr. N. B. Ford about a month ago. At the regular meeting Tuesday evening, Bro. B. G. Clanton was Delegated to represent the lodge in attendance at the funeral, which was held in Quincy Thurs. Apr 12. Brother R. A. Byrd, Mutual Aid Secretary of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. has been confined to his bed for several days with a troublesome cold. We hope him an early recovery. Mrs. Emina J. Goin has accepted the appointment of Business Agent for The Home Protective Association of Hannibal, Mo. All members of that Association should bring their books to 124 So. 11th street, where proper credit can be given. Miss Nadine Wright, daughter of the late Willis Wright of this city, graduated from Radcliff College, Boston, Mass., in the February class. She now holds a position in the State House in that city. Miss Wright is well known in Springfield and her friends will be pleased to know of her success. sults will be no one can tell at this time. Deputy Sheriff Burton will come in for a large part of the reward that was offered by the state for the arrest and conviction of the accused. At a meeting of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church last Monday evening, a call wat extended to Rev. S. A. Mosely of St. Louis, Mo. and it is expected that Dr. Mosely will come at once to take charge here. The church is to be congratulated upon securing the services of a divine like Rev. Mosely. Geo. Anderson and sister, Mrs. Willie Wright of 2230 East Kansas St. narrowly escaped death Wednesday evening as they were crossi g the I. C. tracks on 19th and Ash Street in a buggy. The horse was killed and the buggy demolished. The injured were taken to St John Hospital. PRICE: FIVE CENTS By Mrs. L. E. BARKSDALE The Home Culture Section of The Springfield Womans Club, met at the residence of Mrs. Pearl Nelson, 209 So. 14th St., Monday, at 2:30 P.M. That the ladies are doing their utmost to reduce the high cost of living, was thoroughly demonstrated in the excellent 50 cents menu given. Meat Pie, by Mrs E. J. Goin: Round steak, 15c; 1 potato, 1c; baking powder, 1 tea spoon; salt, 1 pinch; flour, one cup; tea, 2c; sugar, 2c; rice, 5c. Total 32c Mrs. Barksdale, menu for 3. Soup beans, 15c; bread, 5c; meat, 15c; rice, 5c; sugar, 5c; tea, 5c; Total 50 cents. Mrs. Bellamy. Turnips, 10c; meat 15c; bread, 5c; tea, 5; sweet potatoes, 10c; sugar, 5c. Total 50c. Several other excellent menus were given. The Educational Section will meet next Monday with Mrs. Barksdale. Mrs. Byrd, as chairman of this section is making the work very interesting. The program for Monday is familiar and unfamiliar trees. Also a paper by Mrs Frank Wilkins. Mrs Pearl Nelson has charge of the musical division of this section. That our women are no less patriotic than our men, was demonstrated beyond measure last Monday, when a large class was organized to take up the "Red Cross" work. Thorough instructions will be given us, and a fully equipped room has been obtained at the Palmer School, where the ladies will meet for instructions, and make hospital supplies. No race has braver soldiers than ours. Their blood has been the first shed in every war, from the Revolutionary down to the present time. He loves his country, he honors the flag and our women are just as loyal. Our "Banner of Duty" shall never trail in the dust. We hope a larger number of our women will help us. Mrs R. A. Byrd was unanimously elected Secretary of the auxiliary. "The Sister Masons" given at St. Paul Church last Thursday evening was largely attended. It was very comical and furnished the audience with a great deal of laughter MAJOR JACKSON'S BILL BECOMES A LAW BIRTH OF A NATION AND OTHER MOVING PICTURES CALCULATED TO CREATE RACE PREJUDICE ARE BARRED The Senate has passed Representative Jackson's bill which prohibits the showing of any play, either in the state or in motion pictures, which tends to incite race hatred. As the measure has passed the house, it now becomes a law. It received thirty-three votes and seven votes were cast against it. Senator Ettelson led the fight for the bill. He contended that it should be adopted out of justice to the Negro race. Senators Denvir and Manny lead the opposition, claiming that it was so broad in its scope that almost any play could be stopped. Representatives Jackson and Lucas have well won the confidence and respect of their constituents and Race by their untiring efforts to secure justice for their people. After several months visit to various parts of the south including Orlanda, De Tona, Tampa, St. Augustine, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Celia Lambert of this city has returned and returned and reports a most delightful trip. REGAL PRINTING CO. Publishers 124 So. Eleventh St. Bell Phone 5729 1. E FOSTER..............-.--President E, L. ROGERS ---. Sec'y,-Treas Z. W. Mitchell Editor-Adv. Mgr Official Organ of the Loyal Legion Co-op erative Educational System, RATES NG FORE oon -n ea ne soar $1.5 Six Months acksaeessecs, UO Three Month........-----------4-- 50 One Month.........-------------- 20 Weekly paper devoted to the interest 0 ‘Se whole people Entered as second-class mail matte Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Spring field, lll, under the act of Congress 0 March 3, 1879. ——— Having spent a number of yeart on the Editorial Staffs of Daily Newspapers, the writer has had splendid opportunity of studying the philosophy of Community Building. Experience has taught that no community becomes great- er, stronger and more valuable in adhesive strength than is the soli: darity of the builders of that com- munity. Every community is but a reflector of its builders. What is true of a community is true of a race. The curse of the Negro Race comes from a divided Leadership. A leadership divided by denomina- tional tags, political incorsistan- cies and hereditary jealousies, con: tributes more to the backwardness of the colored people of this and other northern communities than do the combined evils against which they attempt to lead their people. “Like Priests, Like People is a trueism that many of our leaders fail to appreciate. With a divid- ed leadership, there can be ne unanimity of action among the masses. It is estimated that ther€ are 7,000 colored people in Spring: field. Seven thousand white peo: ple ina community would main. tain schools, churches, factories, stores galore, banks and business enterprises of various kinds. Sev- en thousand colored people could do the same thing under a united leadership of community builders, But with a ‘Divided Leadership” the Race can expect but little. A calm view of our community situation from the angle of Race Needs, will reveal to anyone the importance of our people getting together for morre effective com- munity service, Confronted with a war crises the necessity of hav- ing our people thoroughly organ- ized for community uplift work becomes imparative. When men go to war they leave behind them an endless number of problems with which their families generally have to fight alone, and not always successfully. It is to relieve the suffering that so often accompanies the calling out of a large number of men— wage earners—that the New York School of Philanthropy has under- taken to train volunteer workers by a series of lectures which start- ed on April 11. The class will be conducted by Porter R. Lee, and opportunities for practical experience will be offered by the charity organiza tions. “Uncertain and unfamiliar op- portunities for employment, the rising cost of living, the loss of in: come, the absence of the husband, which puts double responsibility upon the wife for the care and guidance of the children, are some of the problems which enlistment of men will bring about.” The burning need of what i: proposed through the work of the Loyal Legion Co-operative Educa tional System for this community was emphasized in a big Rac meeting in New York City the other day. Hon, H. B, Frissell, speaking of the needs of the col orved people of the North said: “We are aware of the fact that the need for recreational centers is a hundredfold more important in @ northern community than in the gouth, because of the shorter hours of labor in the north and the mi- grant’s absence from the restrain- ing influence of the community that is acquainted with him. With this in view we have organized a league of young men whose duty itis to get among the newcomers and invite them to community meetings where they can become factors in work of uplift instead of drifting downward. Dr, R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder, official or- gau of the A. M. E, church, says: “Colored people do not know their economic power, and the white people will not admit it. When they leave their very mov- ing, although unorganized, proves both to the Negro and to the white man that the Negro is an essential factor in the development of the south. It further proves to the thoughtful Negro, if all of this stir can be made by an unorgan- ized race movement, what can be done by an organized movement.” Dr. Hollis B. Frissel, speaking on “The Negro’s Industrial Oppor- tunity,’’ said in part: “Booker T. Washington said the colored peo- ple were the only ones to come to this country by special invitation; that they were our guests. I think that this is true and that for this reason the white people of this country ought especially to look after the colored race. There is another reason for it. Every once in a while we have commissioners coming from Italy to look after Italians, some one come from Ja- pan to look after the Jspanese, but no one ever comes from the ‘dark continent’ to look after the representatives of the colored race.” E. K. Jones, executive secretary of the Urban league, urged the ne- cessity of some plan for organiz- ing work in cities throughout the country, such movements to aid the migrating Negroes to adjust themselves to their new environ- ment and in improving the condi- tions of Negrovs generally. The work of The Loyal Legion is es pecially referred to as being of far reaching importance to both races. From now on the work will not be allowed to lag. The members of the Eighth Regiment are waiting on they ours ready ata moments call te respond to their country’s need. Company I, of the National Guards is composed of some of the best, bravest and most efficient members of the Race and all interest is cen- tered in their movements in this city, It matters not from what quarters men may be called, our home boys will always stand at: tention to the needs of the country and their loved ones. When ever or where ever they may be sum- moned, the prayers, the love and best wishes of the entire communi. ty will go with them, A PATIENT MOTHER A-case that has attracted con- siderable attention in this city be- cause of the standing of those con- cerned, came up before the Board of Pardons last Tuesday afternpon. Haunting the doors of Govern- or Lowden’s office for days and days and beseiging that executive to help her, brought its results when Mrs. Mary Casey was per- mitted to go before the state board of pardons and plead for the re- lease of her son, Walter. He is serving a life sentence at Chester penitentiary on a charge of murder, All morning the mother sat ina chair in an outer office awaiting her turn to go before the board, When told at noon that the pardon body could not hear her until after dinner, she smiled and said, ‘I have waited for months and months so 1 guess a few more hours won't matter,” Casey was sentenced from the Sangamon county circuit court eight years @ on a charge of kill- ing his wife and unborn baby. For the last year his mother has made attempt after attempt to have him pardoned, Mrs. D, Jones of Washington D, ©, passed through the city Tuosday for Chicago. Reisch Brewery Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer was a high reputa- tion, Reisch’s Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. 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Clanton, Attorney Miss Pettiford, a noted Reciter of Ohio, was at the Methodist church last Monday with a pleas- ed audience. Miss Lucille Duke attended a party in Decatur last week. A vumber of fellows anticipate coming to the Capital to celebrate and felicitate on the evening of the exit of Saloons, TAXES! TAXES! REDUCE THE HIGH COST OF LIVING! ty BY TRADING AT OUR MARKET We haudle Mississippi Buffalo and other kind of River and sea Fish. Also a line of Groceries and Produce at lowest prices. We thank you fer your patronage. Fresh Fish and Oysters daily. AMERICAN FISH & PRODUCE CO. 928 E. WASHINGTON ST. opp. Wabash Station Capitol 52 Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last years receipt or a complete description of your property when making pay- ment. George W. 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Miles DENTIST Special Attention given Children’s Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bid’g. SEVENTH and ADAMS STREET Plant That Garden WITH A.C.BROWN’S Pure Garden Seeds We have only Fresh Seeds. All kinds Vegetable Plants Seed and Flower Store 217 So, Fifth Street Edward Baumann, ©. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington St alla een ass he MRS. MATTIE TUCKER Milliner Toilet Articles 207 N, 1dth St. Springfield, IM, ```markdown ``` In the Boys' Store You'll find this suit in Gray, Tan, Blue and Green Mixed Fabrics $5 $6.50 $8.50 Attractive — Durable E. & W. CLOTHING HOUSE PROGRESS AMONG BAPTISTS. Holy Trinity Church Tenders Dr. C. D. Patterson a Hearty Donation. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn—The induction into the pastorate of the Holy Trinity Baptist church of the Rev. Charles David Patterson, D. D., in September, 1916 marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Baptist denomination among our people in this city, following a long established custom of the church, and in early appreciation of the effective work of Dr. Patterson during the first six months of his administration the officials and members gave the pastor a hearty donation festival in February. Every auxiliary of the church took an active part in making the function a brilliant success. The literary program was conducted by the Rev. Kimball L. Warren, pastor of the Bethany Baptist church. From the expressions of the representatives of the various features of church work it could be seen that Dr. Patterson has gradually grown into the affections of his parishioners and that his leadership is recognized by the officials and members. The pastor received telegrams and letters of congratulation from several influential sources and also a telegram from his predecessor, the Rev. S. W. Timms, who is now the pastor of the Cool Spring Baptist church, at Franklin, Va. Dr. Patterson's record as a preacher, pastor and leader attracted public attention several years ago and especially while in charge of the Tabernacle Cosmopolitan Baptist church at Pittsburgh, which charge he resigned against the wishes of the members to accept the call of the above named church. When Dr. Patterson took charge of the Holy Trinity Baptist church he found the congregation quite well united, but almost discouraged for want of a good leader. The contributions had fallen off to such an extent as to cause alarm among the earnest and faithful members. The same situation was seen in the attendance at the weekly and Sunday services, but this situation soon changed, and a marked increase in each case was soon noticed. The membership and finances of the church have increased more than 30 per cent the past few months, and a program of real constructive religious work has been inaugurated. The cash donation to Dr. Patterson on the evening the donation was held amounted to $100. More has been added to this amount since by members and friends. One of the most interesting features of the function was the presentation of a handsome cut glass vase to Mrs. C. D. Patterson by the Ministers' Wives' association of this city. The presentation address was made by Mrs. J. E. Harper. Dr. Patterson and family are comfortably domiciled at 443 Franklin avenue. HOUSEMAIDS' SCHOOL PROPOSED Louisville, Ky.—The people of this section are deeply interested in a bill introduced into the Indiana Legislature for the establishment at New Albany of a housemaids' trainidg school for Negro women. A similar bill was introduced two years ago and passed the Senate, but did not get thru the House, because of lack of attention. The bill just introduced provides an appropriation of $25,000 for the ma ntenance of a school HOWARDOBSERVES PEOPLE HONOR GOLDEN JUBILEE BISHOP PHILLIPS EMINENT SPEAKERS HEARD FEATURES OF THE FUNCTION Famous Washington Institution Holds Fine Celebration. Success Crowns Work of University Named For General O. O. Howard. Festivities Lasting Three Days Furnish Social and Intellectual Feast For Faculty, Students and Friends. Washington.-The celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Howard university, held from March 1 to 3, inclusive, was easily one of the most notable events in the history of the Negro people since emancipation. This was shown by the character of those who came back from their various fields of work to take part in the celebration of their alma mater's good old age and in the character of the great men and women who took part in the proceedings as principals. The first two days of the celebration, notably the most farreaching in interest, were devoted to the discussion of sociological problems which confront the Negro people. It was called the "sociological conference." The conference was opened by President S. M. Newman of the university, outlining the purpose and scope of the conference, followed by the discussion of the subject "Ownership of Rural and Urban Homes" by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, President N. B. Young of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical college and Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia. Dean Kelly Miller presided. The paper on business enterprises was read by Monroe N. Work, director of the division of records and research at Tuskegee institute, and was discussed by William Anthony Aery of Hampton institute and Fred R. Moore of New York. On the second day the subject of discussion was "Education." Dean Lewis B. Moore presided. The paper was read by Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools for the District of Columbia, and was discussed by Dean Benjamin G. Brawley of Morehouse college and others. "Health and Sanitation" was by far the most important paper discussed at the conference. This paper was read by Dr. C. V. Roman, A. M., of Nashville. It was not only eloquent in its word painting, but luminous and conclusive in its facts. Miss Mary W. Ovington and Eugene Kinckle Jones of New York participated in the discussion. In the afternoon "Race Cooperation After Fifty Years" was discussed by Professor A. M. Trawick and others. The mass meeting at Convention hall was presided over by ex-Chief Justice Stanton Judkins Peele, LL, D. Addresses on "The Significance of the Fifty Years of History of Howard University and of the Advance of the Colored Race, With Which It Is Connected" were delivered by the Hon. Franklin Knight Lane, secretary of the interior; Professor Carl Kelsey, Ph. D. of the University of Pennsylvania; President H. T. Kealing, D. D., of Western University and Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield. The music, under the leadership of Professor Roy W. Tibbs, was excellent. The musical festival was held at the Dunbar High school. The mass meeting at the First Congregational church, presided over by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, was a meeting to commemorate the birth of the university and the signing of the charter, March 2, 1807. It was one of the most soul stirring of gatherings, because all those who participated in it were identified with the life and fortunes of the university. Notable addresses were delivered by Professor Richard T. Greener, Judge George W. Atkinson and Dr. W. A. Snailclair. On Saturday, the third and last day of the celebration, there were reunions by departments and classes and a general alumni rally, the latter being presided over by Shelby J. Davidson, the president of the General Alumni association, who delivered an address of welcome. Addresses were also delivered by John C. Asbury of Philadelphia and Rev. George Frazier Miller of New York. Presidents of visiting colleges were entertained at luncheon Saturday night by the trustee board. Howard university owes its existence to the devotion and self sacrifice of General Oliver O. Howard, a soldier of the Union army and a lover of all races, without distinction of color, and who denied himself that others more needy might have advantages which he had enjoyed of opportunity and education. The results of fifty years of work done by the university, as shown in its results, more than justifies the faith of its namesake and benefactor, who has "passed beyond the bar, where we all hope for him there was no mourning when he went out to sea." Colonel Charles Young's Leadership. The success of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Young as an official in the United States army is concrete evidence of the colored man's ability to overcome severe difficulties, even though given only half a chance. Colonel Young is not only a true and tried soldier, who has seen service at the front, but is an organizer and leader of men. Noted Methodist Divine Given Royal Birthday Fete. Miles Memorial Colored M. E. Church at Louisville, Ky., Houses Conferences Over Which Bishop C. H. Phillips Presides—They Pay Tribute to His Love of Labor. Louisville, Ky. — This city was recently the scene of a most important event to a host of loyal members of the colored Methodist Episcopal church in America. It was the occasion of the celebration of one of their most distinguished leaders' birthday, the Right Rev. Charles Henry Phillips, bishop presiding over the Fourth Episcopal district, known throughout the country as a race man, a scholar and an administrative officer. The celebration took place at the Miles Memorial C. M. E. church, located at Bland street and Burnett avenue, of which the Rev. C. L. Howard is pastor. Rev. Mr. Howard is one of the most progressive of the many strong pastors of Louisville and in a very short time, has actually built a splendid church house and also a residence for the pastor, of which the members and supporters of the church, as well as all church people of Louisville, are justly proud. Leading ministers and laymen from several states attended the celebration which was held under the auspices of the four conferences, presided over by Bishop Phillips, and there were also represented on the program several leading local members of the race. For two days at the Miles Memorial church appropriate programs were carried out incident to the celebration, and a number of addresses were made by representative members and supporters of colored Methodism. "Why We celebrate the Birthday of Our Bishop" was the subject on which Dr. J. L. Thompson, presiding elder of the Cleveland (O.) district, spoke. Another address, "Bishop Phillips as a Classmate," was delivered by Bishop I. B. Scott, retired missionary bishop to Africa, who is a lifelong friend of Bishop Phillips and a classmate of his at Walden university many years ago at Nashville, Tenn. Rev. H. A. Stewart of Millersburg, Rev. L. F. Howard, Dr. G. M. Noble and various others paid tribute to Bishop Phillips' character and worth in highly interesting talks. Miss L. Emma Louise Phillips, daughter of the bishop, furnished several musical selections that were greatly appreciated by those who heard her. Mrs. C. L. Howard, the lovable wife of the pastor of the Miles Memorial church, also sang beautifully to the delight of the audiences. A magnificent banquet was held in the basement of the church. This came at the close of a fine program of addresses, and the friends of the bishop were in a splendid mood to partake of the delicacies which had been provided for them. Dr. L. H. Brown, presiding elder of the Louisville district of the C, M. E. church, acted as master of ceremonies and in his most commanding bearing and dignified air immensely pleased those present as a past master at presiding over such an affair: Bishop I. B. Scott, Colonel Roscoe C. Simmons, Professor A. F. Mazeek, Rev. Dr. Harris and others made addresses at this delightful function. Coming up from Nashville to be present at the celebration were the following members of the bishop's family: Dr. J. T. Phillips, Miss Ladyye Emma Louise Phillips, Mrs. Carlotta Phillips James and Mrs. W. J. Anderson an aunt. Dr. C. H. Phillips, Jr., and Mrs. Lucy Phillips Stewart of St. Louis is came over to the celebration in honor of their distinguished father. Also included among those from out of the city to attend was D. Willington Berry, a staff representative of the Nashville Tennessee and American. Mr Berry is one of our most capable and progressive newspaper men. He gives the colored people splendid representation in the daily papers, telling of their struggles, ambitions and achievements. He pleads for legal justice and equal opportunities for members of the race at all times. Philadelphia's Population is Growing. The migration of the colored people from the south in large numbers seems to be on the increase, according to a statement recently made by an official of the Armstrong association at Philadelphia. At a conference held by the housing committee on Negro migration in Philadelphia it was stated that about the entire colored population of Glenwood, S. C., had settled in the southern section of Philadelphia. A large committee was appointed to look out for the welfare of the newcomers until employment and permanent homes could be provided for them. The Military Training Camp Movement Much interest is being manifested among our young men in Greater New York and vicinity in the proposed military training camp to be conducted the coming summer. Plans for opening and operating the camp are being mapped out by Dr. Joel E. Spingarn of 9 West Seventy-third street. New York. Dr. Spingarn is chairman of the board of directors of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. THE HOWARD ORPHANAGE AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Financial Campaign Being Conducted For Worthy New York Institution. Kings Park, N. Y.—Dr. J. H. N. Waring, superintendent of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school, which has a 572 acre farm here, is in the market for a bull which can trace its ancestry back to the bull which had so much to do with the settling of this part of Long Island. The old story is that Richard Smith, pioneer settler, made a trade with the Indians by which he gave certain trinkets in exchange for as much land as he could ride around in twenty-four hours on a bull. The route of his ride is said to form the present boundaries of the township of Smithtown, and his exploit earned for him the nickname of "Bull" Smith, by which he was distinguished from the "Rock" Smiths of the Rockaways and the "Blue" Smiths who settled in Queens county. The Howard Orphanage owns what was formerly called Indian Head farm, which was part of the holdings of "Bull" farmhouses, one 250 years old and the other built in 1709, are still in use as part of the cottage system upon which the orphanage is based. Lawrence Smith Butler, a direct descendant of the historic settler, is vice president of the board of trustees. "Many of the children committed here from New York city and Long Island are so young that an adequate milk supply is of the utmost importance," said Dr. Waring in speaking of his plans. "Therefore we are anxious to build up a herd of cows that will give us an adequate supply throughout the year. Besides the products of our 'dairy, poultry yards, pliggery and sheepfold, the farm produced 1,600 bushels of potatoes and considerable quantities of vegetables for canning in 1916. "In addition to enough fodder to keep our live stock through this winter, next season we intend to develop the farm to its utmost so that we may be independent of the rising food costs in the general markets. Even so, however, the city and county allowances for the care and education of the children are so small that the farm cannot be made to meet the entire deficiency in the case of 250 children. But the nearer we can come to being self supporting the less we shall have to ask from the general public." Dr. Warring also pointed out that the older boys were receiving practical training on the farm under the supervision of an expert agriculturist. Blacksmithing and carpentry are also taught, and the boys have built under the direction of their instructors a domestic science cottage, where the older girls are taught cooking, laundering and other work. The Howard orphanage was started in New York fifty years ago and soon moved to Brooklyn, where it remained until it built up a group of modern cottages on the farm here five years ago. At present this institution, one at Riverdale and a Roman Catholic home at Rye are the only orphanages supplying the needs of the 150,000 colored people in New York city and vicinity. A campaign has been started to raise $100,000 with which to clear the orphanage of all debt and prepare for the increased needs already resulting from the growing migration from the south of the colored people. George Foster Peabody, Selah B. Strong, surrogate of Suffolk county; J. H. Choate, Clinton L. Rossiter and others. THE HAMPTON INSTITUTE. National Influence of the School Shown by Dr. S. C. Mitchell. The address of Dr. Samuel C. Mitchell, president of Delaware college, Newark, Del., at the recent meeting in the interest of the Hampton (Va.) institute, held at Carnegie hall, New York, was a comprehensive review of the institution's efforts and achievements in the educational field. Interest in these yearly meetings of this famous southern school, held in various sections of the north, increases. The mere announcement of a Hampton meeting is sufficient to guarantee a good attendance of friends of the school from among members of both races. The following extracts from Dr. Mitchell's speech show the institution is regarded nationally. Dr. Mitchell in part said: "Hampton stands not merely as a school, but as a statesmanlike program in the making of a race. In addition to making quiet homes, improved farms and thrifty shops, Hampton has planted racial self respect and hope in the heart of the Negro. Negroes are no longer scattered as sheep without a shepherd. The race has been given coherence, individuality and a sense of capacity for growth and achievement by reason of the confidence which Hampton has reposed in its character. "Hampton is not to be regarded so much as a new method in education as the substance of a social philosophy for all backward peoples. If racial adjustment is today an acute problem on all continents the significance of Hampton is worldwide in showing how races differing in color and character may yet dwell together upon the same soil in the spirit of mutual helpfulness." Promotion For Professor J. W. Frazier. Samuel Houston college, long presided over by Dr. W. S. Lovinggood, is progressing very satisfactorily under the leadership of Professor John W. Frazier, acting president. 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