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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
NAT. BAP. COW. UN|NCORPORATED
NATLANTA, GA, SEPT.511
GREAT PREPARATION BEING MADE-LARGE
DELEGATION WILL Be IN ATTENDANCE

a substantial evidence Of their graft
tude and confidence.
The Rev. Edw. P. Jones, D. D., OF
Vicksburg, Miss, President Of the
National Baptist Convention unin-
corporated, and Rev. T. j. King, Of
Richmond, Va, Secretary Of the Ma
tional Baptist Convention unincor-
porated, have sent out their official
call which means that thousands up
on thousands of loyal Negro Baptists
will meet face to face and shake
hands in Atlanta, Ga, the Great
GATE CITY of the South, and that
the National Baptist Convention will
put herself on record as really bring
ing something to pass. They will
come up to this meeting to foster the
cause OF Education, by contributing
their funds to the support of this
magnificent Institution. The For
eign Mission Board, under Rev. Kemp
of Charleston, S. c., has also been
doing a splendid work and has a
glowing report to make. All the
Boards of the Convention are having.
their reports put up in pamphlet
form so that the thousands of dele
gates can take them home to have
something to show their church who
sent them up, that the National Bap-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
SUPREME LODGE K. OPP. 19THB|ENN|AL
SESSION many REPRESENTATIVES
i I
uniform RANK AND COURT OF CALANTHE
WELL REPRESENTED


at Camp Jackson, number Of them
coming to the meeting on special
trains and special cars.
The Court of Calanthe is exception
ally we'll represented, and representive
Calanthes from every state in the
Union are in attendance at the meet
ing. Wonderful indeed, is the pro-
gress being made by the Knights of
Pythians, numerically as we'll as
financially. They own some of the
most magnificent buildings of any
secret organization among Negroes.
Their Endowment department is
strong and well kept. EFFICIENCY,
PROGRESS, DEVELOPMENT, seem
to be the watch-word of the organiza-
ton. They are reaching out in the
various states, building up enter
prise, supporting industry, conducting
business and demonstrating to the
world, in a tangible way, the means
and purpose of their organization. The
Knights of Pythias are teaching by
their thrift and development, the
wonderful possibility of the Negro.
They are demonstrating his ability to
own, control and operate large con-
Germs; they are demonstrating his
ability to handle large financial in
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

st. Louis is alive this week with
Pythian visitors. The city is being
stirred with Pythianism as never be-
fore in its history. The loyal Knights
are invading the city in all Of its
quarters, sending forth the doctrine
of Friendship, Charity and Benevol-
ence. The Supreme Lodge is hold
ing it's 10Th Biennial session and is
being presided over by Supreme Chan
cellor S. w. Green, New Orleans, La.
e representatives and delegates are
uring in from all most every state
the Union, and the representation
lis year is larger than ever before
IN the Supreme Lodge. The Uniform
Rank and the Count of Calanthe are
very large and enthusiastic. Quite
number of special trains came in from
Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, and
Georgia as well as Louisiana. The
local committee has done herself
proud in the reception of visiting del.
egates, and no stone has been left un.
turned to make this session of the
Supreme Lodge, one of the most pro.
fitable as we'll as the most interesting
in the history of the organization.
1t is indeed a marvel and delight
to see the way the situation is being
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

situations; they are demonstrating his
ability to meet in fraternal and legis-
lative body and still retain, harmony
of action and unity of purpose. This
Supreme Lodge session has brought
to st. Louis, numbers of the leaders
of the race, not only in Pythian circle,
but business as we'll as religious cir
Gle, and st. Louis is seeing such a
gathering of nation wide celebrities as
has not been her good fortune for a
number of years past, and you could
hear nothing but songs of praise and
words of congratulation for the splen-
did reception of being accorded ALL
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
EXEMPT

Men of God Exempt from Army Draft.
We are very pleased to announce
as well as we feel you are pleased to
know that all preachers and even
theological students who had matri-
culated in some theological seminary
before the day of registration are ex-
empt from army duty, especially at
present. This, to our mind, is very
wise step, because If there ever was
day when the gospel needed to be
preached as never before, it is now.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE.
CLOSES ITS 18TH ANNUAL SESSION
AT CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.
Hon. J. C. Napier Reelected President Nashville Man
Again Heads Negro Business League.

terms. He said that when war was
declared, a number Of this Company
of Negro soldiers as we'll as number
of influential colored citizens of the
state volunteered. Said that their
service was at the command of our
nations chief eTecutiUe. that they
were only too glad to offer their SER
vice and if need be, their lives in be-
half of their country and in defense
of OLD GLORY. Gov. Ryes address
as well as the address of Hon. Jesse
M. Littleton, Mayor of Chattanooga,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

Quite a large and representative
meeting of the National Negro Bust
ness League in it's 18th. annual ses-
sion was held at Chattanooga, Tenn,
beginning August 18TH, and closing
August II. 1t was a very large and
profitable meeting. The meeting was
opened at the Lyric Theatre, which
was crowded to it's capacity. The
local committee under the leadership
of the Hon. G. w. Franklin, President
of the local league, acquitted them
selves nobly in the reception and en-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

hand in the interest and betterment
of the colored citizens, and especially
in the interest of Education. Mr..
Napiers introduction of Governor Rye
was indeed a masterpiece of eloqu-
ence and logic. He called attention
to the fact that right before our very
yees and on the same platform at
that very minute was the Mayor Of
Chattanooga a staunch Republican
and the Governor of Tennessee a
staunch Democrat, both there
come to the civ -"
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

Mr.. Tom Holmes accompanied Miss
Queenie Miller to the picnic Saturday
afternoon.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26

Petrograd. Monday Dec 24.-En- sign Krylenkolf commander in chief of the army, reported to the Bolshe- vik headquarters Sunday that the Germans were transferring troops in very large numbers and as qnickly as possible to the western front against the allies and also 10 the southwest eFn front
 Leon Trotzly, the BolsheyiM for eign minister has called the attention of the peace delegation to this fact. A special dispatch rom Brest-ldtoFsh announces the Geruans were not ready to reply to ths Russian peace terms and consequently the meeting of the peace delegates was postponed untll Monday afternoon.
 Minister Trot2ky has sent teie- gram to his delegates at Brest-ldt- ovsk in this connection, declaring thai if the Germans refused their social 1 ists passports this would create sucf a bad impression at Petrceyad that I
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
Meeting of Peace \
 Delegates Postponed
Bo1she0iki Has Issued Orders to Workmen to Stop Making
 War Materials.

was deemed necessary that the Ger nan official delegation which is ex- pected here Thursday, should go to stockholm instead.
 The Bolshevih commissioners have issued a manifesto to all Russian workingmen declaring that as the ar mistice probably will be transformed at an early date into a general demo- cratic peace to all the European peo- ples, preparation of military equip ment is a waste of national labor and funds and that consequently, the out put must be stopped immediately and replaced by the production of peace supplies which the country needs.
 The newspapers announce that a delegation from the enemy is coming to Petrograd to participate in con- | ference presided over Ihy Trotzky, to discuss the political aspects of an eventual peace conference. Another enemy delegation will participate in | the meeting at odessa.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26

children the mother apparently had gone To the room in which they were sleeping in du endeavor to save their lives They all apparently were over come and burned 10 death.
 A neichlor discovered the fire shortly after midni-ht and went to the assistance of tho mother and her children, whose cries he could hear above the roar of the flames. but his efforts were in vain. The fire had gained such headWay that it was i'm possible fer him to enter the burning residence
 The bodies will be sent to Due West s C. the former home of tAe mother for buricl
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
Germany Plays Deep
 Game With Russia
IT. Negotiating Peace With Russia Germony Has Conquest of
 the East in VieW

note that the Bulgarian delegates are none O. them men of outstanding rep utations at home or abroad.
 Coming to Turkey the personali- ies of the delegates is again most significant for Germany can not .g- nore the present and future attitudes of that country and at the same time realize her 'miltel Europa scheme. Messing Pasha must be either Osman Miami Pasha. lolmerly Ottoman am hassador in Betlin, and delegate al the London peace conference ot Ne zim Pasha. who is a prominent dip'o- matist In either case he is an in .fueutial person.
 But the Turkish delegate O. out standing importance is kahi Pasha. He has been grand \izier and amhas- sador in various countries and is one of the most pro-German O the Turks.
 oAloreover. when Germany and Russia has come to an agreement as to the Baedld railway as result of the nee Ing bfl Nt'u 'll' N"'0~l "''N' the tsar at Potsdam in l9lo it was Iakki Pasha, who, after the conclu- sion of the Tripoli and Balkan wars, was sent to London hy Turkey in ,aereement with GeHmany to try to bring about agreement between the British foreign office, the German embassy, that is yon Kuehlmann. anC tbs Turkish embassy in regard 10 tn Bogdad Persian Gulf section or tho railway and o.her important matter. c me led with that rcgicn. Thos' agreement had fortunately not beei eioned at the outbreak of the war.
 olt is for these reasons and because
 of he Identity Of the persons that llay particular stress upon the intlu | ence of these peace negotiations upol
 vba, feel convinced are the design
 Inf inc Germans in the east. The "a ization of such designs would De a danaerous to the future of the world
 ne,ce as would be the conclusion O
 neace unsatisfactory to the allie
 and to America in western Europe O
 elsewhere. "
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
TfUTONS SHIFTING LINE
 ON THE ITALIAN FRONT
eoIshevk commander-in. Chief Re- ports the Transfer of a Large Mum Der of German Troops to the West. Russian Front.

New York Dec. 25.-Increased can nonading in the region of Verdun es- pecialiy around Douamont and Chaume Wood and the Caurieres Wood, which a year ago were the the atres of some of the fiercest eneoun-- ters in the war, indicates apparently the intention of the Germans to keep the French forces in this sector we'll occupied or might even mean a re- newed effort to break through at this vital point
 The allies however, are evidently making ready for an untoward event and have taken the initiative in other directions.
 A British air squadron has success fully bombed the city of Mannheim, the great Rhine commercial center, and one of the most important bases
 for the reyictualing of the Germans on the western front Numerous fires were started in this city, ton, of
 bombs being dropped. The British squadron had numerous combats with ! German aeroplanes in this expedition
 and one of the British machines was l forced to make a landing
 In T,aly the battle is still raging
 on the Piave front. The Italians an
 nounce that they have reeaptured, despite stubborn resistance, the posi- tions they had lost the previous day in Asiago plateau. Berlin reports. however, tend Co minimize the setback and lays stress on the repulse of Ital- 1 ian counter attacks against the posi-
 tions newly won by the Germans and
 a thrust at Monte Pertica. The Ger
 mans report the capture of 5000 Ital- ians in the arrangements around Col | Del Russo.
 True to their tactics, the Austro- Germans will probably direct another and greater thrust at a different point as would appear from the shifting of large forces to the F'ranzella valley and the mountainous region to the north. The menace to Venice seems, however. to have been removed for the time being.
 The Associated Press correspond ent at Italian headquarters in northern Italy reports must unusual weather conditions in this war theatre with little snow and exceedingly mild tenn pe~atures - conditions which are
 CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26

Boston. Dec. l5-Secretary ol War Baker is right in stating that the German peace maneuyers should not for moment induce the United States 10 slacken preparations for war in the opinion of H. Charles Woods, Fellow of the Royal George society," and a recognized authority on miIi- tary matters in England, who now is in this city.
 In a statement today Alr. Woods points out that the exit Of Russia from the war would remove one of the great obstacles in the way of the re aUzation of the desire of Emperor William and his advisors for domlna- lion from Hamburg to the Persian Gulf. an area in which they could maintain their position without sea power.
 If any proof were wanted he Continued, that the Germans. in he- e0tiating peace with Russia have in view their future success m the east it would be in the personalities of the German and TrNan delesates,
 Won Kuehlmaun, whom Knew when he was counsellor ot the Ger man embassy in London until the out break of the wal is himself an iyo" ed "easterner' at that time his one aim and object was to bring about ar agreement between England on the one side and Germany and TurNeE or the other favorable to tne la.ter l"' countries in regard to the basd"' railway.
 In this he nearly succeeded Io ne lost no opportunity oI making pro paganda of the most subtle kind |i,I politicians and journalists, Btitlsa "h' foreign. Indeed it was nearly in'pos sIble 10 persuade him to speak upol any other subject.
 The personalities of the Auslria and Bulgarian delegates are, Tn ID opinion, of no great importance 10 the representatives of the dual mon archy will have to follow the order of Germany, and Bulgaria has no dl rectly outstanding questions Wit ' Russia It is, however, interesting
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
iNClNERATED AIRMEN
 HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED
STRAPPED IN MACHINE THEY WERE UNABLE TO LlBERATE
 THEMSELVES.

Fort Worth, Texas, Dec 95.-Sec- ond Lieutenant Reinbooth. an Eng lishman Of Dury St. Edmunds. Eng, who has been here two months to finish training at Camp Taliaferro and Cadet Manson, a Canadian who has been here about the same length of time training, were the two men who were incinerated in the airplane accident Tuesday night at six o'clock at Hicks field Their identity was made known by Royal Flying corps officers at late hour Tuesday. Both of the men have been members of the Royal Flying corps for a number of months previous to their coming to | Fort Worth Although at first beliey- ed that the men had met death in
 mid air the investigation proved that l they had met their death after they 1 struck the ground Officers at Hicks l field stated that the machine was flying al 8 height of 200 feet when il { struck side slip and they could not regain their equilibrium before they struck the ground,
 When the machine struck the
 ground the gasoline tank was torr
 open and ignited by the spark, Thi,
 spark, officers said is stopped before
 an aviator alghts, but the accident
 was so sudden it could not be done in this case. The men were strapped in the machine and with their machine
 and clothing afire, they were unable
 to remove the straps and were burn l ed to death
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
NO MORE FLOWERS.

Liverpool. Dec 25.--A year ago the city of Liverpool decided to sus- pend the cultivation of chrysanthe- nuns in the greenhouses attached to public parks, and grow something useful instead Several acres of glass were accordingly assigned to be used for tomatoes The result of the years work is announced in a report just published. which states that 10000 pounds of tomatoes were thus grown, all of which were sent in weekly ship ments to about thirty military hospi- tals in the Liverpool district.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
GERMAN ATROCITIES AGAINST AMERICANS
 OFFICIALLY REPORTED.
Lone Sentry After Being Captured By Overwhelming Numbers Has His
 Throat Cut From Ear to Ear.

With he American Army in France Dec 25.-German atrocities asainst American soldiers are officially re ported An American sentry has been found with his throat cut, and it is officially declared he must have been so killed after capture
 Information concerning German savagery has reached the troops in one ol a series of bulletins read to them by the unit commanders and posted in bulletin boards. Here is what they heard
 After a raid by Germans on the trenches held by Ameriean troops. d
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
MOTHER AND SIX
 CHILDREN BURNED
WHEN FIRE WAS DISCOVERED IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO REACH
 THE DOOMED FAMILY.

Greenwood, $ C.. Dee 25. The charred bodies of Mrs J. L. Whitman and her sir little children ranging in age from three to thirteen were found beside the ruins of a bed fol- lowing inc destru ton by fire Of the Whitman home near here early to- day The cause of the fire is nor known
 Mrs Whitman, according to neigh bors, had made all preparations for Christmas and retired late last nigHt and the indications were that she had discovered the fire only after it had gained headHay as 10 make es cape practically Impossible
 Thinking first Of the welfare of her
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26

lone sentry Ot --- -- infantry Was found with his throat cut from ear to ear He had been surprised by an overwhelming force ol Germans and must have been SO killed after cap lure.
 Such brutality is familiar To old soldiers who served asains. sayagcs j the Philippines campaign"
 Another bulletin tells lue men how the Germans in occupied sections ol France and Belgium are truing wo- men and children out of thc'r homes into the suoHs, the buildings being then given over 70 soldiers. horses and materials.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
Submarine Attacking
 Steamer Destroyed

An Atlantic Port, Dec. 25.-The crew of a German submarinee made prisoner after their vessel had been destroyed knew when a large steamship carrying army of- ficers had left the United States and that the submarine lay in wait to sink her, was the state ment of several enlisted men of the American navy who were passengers on British liner which arrived here today. Ac- cordng to the German prisoners. who were taken 10 England, they knew "all about the departure of the steamship" but the submarine had failed to sink her because of the vigilance of her convoy"
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26

the battle of the Marne, today won the annual Christmas swimming contest across the river Seine d distance Of 350 yards. The temperature stood at about the freezing point
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
ONE DEATH REPORTED
 FROM CAMP BEAUREGARD

Alexandria La, Dec 25.-One death rom pneumonia during tHc last 2i hours that Of Private Walter Narrel of Mississippi was reported at he base hospital a Camp .Bea"regard to- nIEht Since November l7 there have ieen Joe deaths at the camp
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
NEW DIRT TRACK RECORD.

Bakersfield Cal, Dec 25.-What was said to be new worlds automo- 'tuo record for five miles on a one mile circular dirt track. was hung up in race here today by Louis Chey rolet. who defeated Barney Oldtield, and Eddie Hearne, his time being , minutes IS seconds.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
HOOVER TELLS WHY SUGAR IS
 10 BE SAVED
"A LURE TO HAVE FIXED PRICE WOULD HAVE MADE AMERICAN
 BROTHERS WEALTHY.
ALLIED NATIONS WERE
 SERVED FROM GERMANY

That Is Why the Demand Was So Ma
 terially Increased and Mir. Hoover Tells Americans They Win Have 10 Conserve Sugar to Preserve Morale of the Allied Nations at This Time.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
l. ". ". PART OF GENERAL
 AGITATION
LINKED IN WITH THE RUSSIAN BoLSHEVlKI AND THE IRISH
 DlsTURBERs.
BOLSHEVIkI ORGANIZERS
 COMING ID AMERICA

No Attempt Will Be Made, lt Is Said, to Interfere With Their Talk as Long as They Do Not Violate the RuIes Prohibiting Utterances That Would Interfere With the War.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
SOME MAN THIS.

Paris. Dec. 25-Gerard Meister' who was five times wounded during
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
" FATHER
 FORE EC 4 ST

Forecast for Arkansas: Wednesday and Thursday generally fair; warmer Thursday.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-26
4 FOR RENT AD WILL
 PENT THAT VACANT ROOM

People looking for rooms turn to the classified ads of the newspapers to see what is offered. An ad in the senunel-Record is almost sure to bring a customer.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1917-12-19
Tax Books Open

Notice is hereby given that
Tax Books for the Town of
Pageland were open for the col.
lection of Town taxes Novem
ber ~. 1917, and will remain
open without penalty until Feb
ruary 1918, after which penalty
will be added. The tax books
are kept at C.L. Gulledge's store.
S. A. SELLERS,
Town Clerk.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1917-12-19
|SS LOCALS

O0khe Rugs-Just the
thing for Christmas. Don't
fail to see them. Mungo 3 os.
For Sale-large saw mill out.
fit, including 40 horse Lildell
Boiler, 5horse Ajax, en-, line,
belts, sawdust rig, cut off saw
and everything belonging 10
complete outfit. Mill is IoC tied
2 IL miles northeast of Page, ind.
Purchaser gets privilege OF cut.
ting remainder of location, about
100000 feet. Bargain for Quick
sale. J. A. Laney.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1917-12-19

Land POSted-notice is here
by given that our lands are
posted against hunting with
guns or dogs, or in any way
trespassing. Persons disregard.
ing this notice will be prosecut-
ed to the full extent of the law.
Dorsey Pigg, w. E. Hancock,
Jas. G. Sanders, Jno. N. Sanders.