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Hillburn. N. Y, Augusta, 1918.

Iillburn, N. Y, Augusta, 1918.
Dear Follow Colorcd Americans:-
The National Liberty Congress
which recently convened in the city
ciWashington, fully accomplished its
avowcd am and object viz: "ro press
the just claims of colored American
citizens to share i'll the world demo-
cracy and to lake positive measures
to Sc cure from the Government guaran
tea Of the abolition Of disfrnchisc-
ment and Of al caste determinations
civil and po'l;tcn'.'
Expressed III pla.u uncomDromis-
inw English. oIr just grievances were
brought SQuarcly before the House OF
Representatives, and before the Ameri
can people by said Liberty Congress.
and were made a prominent and per
manent part of the Congressional r.
cords. (Junc 20 1879
1t seems providentially fortunate
therefore that this noteworthy
achievement on the part OF the Llber
ty Congress is to be so soon followed
by the Eleventh Annual Convention
Of the National Equal Rights League
to he held in September in the City
Of Chicago.
Our League is to convene i'll one of the
most wide awake political and social
centres in the United States and dur
ing Il most critical period in the
worlds conflict. From this import
ant centre we shall urge our people
to remain loyal to our country and
to the cause of humanity. We mean
to stand by Old Glory to the death;
we intend also to contend to the
death, if need be for all equal share
in that same democracy for which so
many thousands Of brave Colorcd
Americans arc chccriully pouring out
their life's blood. TO secure these blcS
sings to ourselves we must organize
quickly those who are prescribed seek
ing to combat prescription.
Therefore, let Us get together for
organization us 4 race to enforce our
claims TO world democracy. Every
church civic, educational, fra'ornal,
political and business organizations
among our people without regard to
sect, sex or party arc invited to be
represented in the Chicago convention
by one two or several delegates to de
libcratc on the organizing of our race
for self defense. An especial appeal is
made for the quick formation of equal
rights and democracy leagues or com
for the purpose OF sending del
Cga,cS To this national convention
Tor race organization for liberty.
Let every community join this Col
ored Liberty Organizing Drive. Let
us MS race get ready 10 enforce our
claim TO World Democracy as an Is
sue of this world war.
Yours for dCmOcracV NOW
BN!SON' GUNNER
President National Equal Rights
League. ..v.
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Colorcd Women Enter New Work.
Report That They Have Taken Mems
Places on Railroad Section.

ih'SS ull hdLtIOhN oeCIlOu.
\ squad OF colorcd women have
lately been seen doing section work
under the vinduct. according to Il man
who visited The Timcs-.-D Dispatch Of
rice recently. At driving steel and
Scutch.ng the new industrial AmaZ--
ons appeared to be showing what
America is capable OF doing. What the
house wives arc going to do for kitch
on help and other domestic servants
is Il question bothcring the minds of
Ercat many women folk these days
This VIII be especially true after the
war, 1t is thought. Co'ored women
have taken mems jobs in grea, mum
brrs of late and the wonder is If they
VIII be satisfied to return to cooking
ana washing and making OF beds.
AlmoSt everywhere one goes he rid
CS on elevators chauffcurcd by color
ed girls. and the most Of hem ad
mt, that they had rather run cleva
tors than cook. 4 great many OF them
may he found ushcring III motion
picture shows. Some have developed
into expert bootblacks and arc employ
eli by the shoe stores. And, there is
almost no end 10 the variety Of posi-
lions they will be filling before the
war ends. But the sight of the group
laying track IS the big indication Of
tEeir probabilities.
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tion against which we would feel
bound to protest in the name of our
common citizenship, we would most
respectfully suggest that when pub.
lie announcements arc mado by the
Navy Department. of positions from
which colored people arc excluded it
be specifically stated that these posi-
tons are open to white people only,
and thus save self-rcspecting, we'll
intcntioncd colored people from neod
less humiliation.
Sincerely yours,
(Signcd) JOHN II. SllllhhDG
Secretary, National Association for
the Advancement of Colorod People.
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LITTLE WILL1E'S LETTER.

A man stood in the middle of the sea,
There was not Il car in sight,
Tho night was dark and StarlcSs,
But the sun was shining bright.
Some verso that, CHI? You have
to work up to that, will tell you all
about it later.
Mrs. NJ. G. Altman, of 32S Gilmcr
avenue, n. w. is visiting her brothers
Mr.. A. G. Carter, of Cleveland, O.
and Mr.. T.. ID. Carter, of Chicago.
After few weeks with each, she
will return by Louisville, Ky. and
spend some time with her sister, Mrs
E. G. Vaughn and her mother, Mrs.
NJ. b. Carter. Mrs. Altman expects
her mother TO return with her and
spend the Winter in Roanoke.
Most of Roanoke's doctors are in
Richmond this week attending tho
National Medical Association and l
am sorry this meeting didn't, come
off Il week or so ago, then perhaps,
"Poor little me- would have had q
chance with some Of the ladies that
were visiting in the city not SO long
ago %? "Nuf sed." Everybody
knows that neither Of the doctors
gave any one Il look-in, but you all,
shall reap Just what you SOW. At
tention OF Doctors Downing, Cooper
and Dudley.
Mr.. Lewis Davenport, Of tho N.
and w. Railway has just returned
Ifrom an extended trip around the
North, East and West visiting Wash
ington,' d. c., Philadelphia, New
York, Hartford Boston. back by
Pittsburgh and Columbus. lie re,
,, ports fine trip and in every city
| except Washington was able to rest
! his foot on the brass rail. He saw
many old friends and Roanokcrs,
while away, among them, Rev. DR..
J. IL. Burks, DR.. S. Il. Whitman,
Thomas Stokes, Sr., wife and daugh-
tcrs. all old Roanokcrs. now in and
around Pittsburgh. Also Daniel
tucker, Mrs. j. b. Davis, Mrs. Sydney
Motcn, Mrs. Julia Ferguson, Mrs.
: Mary Ferguson, Mrs. King, OF Pitts.
burgh, Garrett, Of New York, Mrs.
Marshall. Mrs. Smith Of Hartford ana
l.andon Woodson, Of Columbus, and
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SEN. LEWIS SEES WARS END.
Predicts Allied Victory in Year IN
less Russia Aids Kaiser.

London, Aug. 25.-"Thc war will
end in Il year with complete victory
for the allies unless Russia by civ
ing supplies and men to Germany
pro,ongs the struggle.
Senator James hamilton Lewis Of
Illinois made the above statement
to Universal Service Staff CORE.
spondent i'll an exclusive interview
tonight.
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THE AGRICULTURAL AND
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
What College Shall I Attend This
Session?

YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE A. & 7
COLLEGE. ITS 18TH ANNUAL
SESSION BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 1915
You will have the advantage Of
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AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL
AND ACADEMIC.
a New Department for Tcache,
Training in Vocational Agricultur
will also be available.
Unsurpassed opportunities Tor Nib
tary Training and advancement
For catalogue and further informs
ton write. to-day. to
PRESIDENT JAMES B. DUDLEY
Greensboro, N. c.
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URGES \ NATIONAL LIBERTY
ORGANIZING DRIVE.

President Gunner Appeals to Colored
Americans To Assemble at Chicago
in September to Deliberate on Or
ganiZation hy Colorcd Americans to
get World Democracy.
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she is feeling much ;he better pre-.
pared for the duties Of her Office in
her hair dressing parlor ON Gains
boro avenue and in the Cosmopolitan
Building.
Mrs. White is rendering excellent
service at the Elite Cafe, corner of
Fifth and Gainsboro avenues. Ser
vice day and night, until twelve
O'Clock. Call and see hcr for splcn-
did service.
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W. N'"HE-A Good Barber, co per
ccHt. Can make SIS to $40 rer
week. Address, II. n. HOPE
WELL, Martinsburg, w. Va.
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FINDS CONFIDENCE
EVEIlYWHERlG

"rhc first moment that Russia eli
tors into the war on the side of Ger
many" he continued "tho people Of
Spain Will come out with tho allies
and Sweden and Norway will at once
see the necessity OF Joining the allies
TO prevent Germany and Russia from
taking Sweden and Denmark from
the people.
"rhc nations will turn OH Russia
rs Il matter of self protection. Russia
knows this and will not dare us q
ma on to join Germany. This fact
WHOM Germany is convinced Of it
viii win the war. 1t will he then that
Germany will seek peace on the al
les terms.
AMERICANS RAISE ALLIES
SPIRITS
AS - the progress of the war Sen
ator lewis has this to say:
"undcr the supervision Of Gen. Per
ching | visited the British and French
fronts. Everywhere there is absolute
confidence on the part Of tho allied
commanders of early victory.
"Whilc Premier Clemcnccau is re
ported as saying that l construed his
expression to me as to victory as
meaning ain ono year when he meant
to use the French phrase meaning
that Gin the year victory would be
apparent to the Germans tho lesser
commanders in France arc open In
their statements that as the Germans
have been pressed back from 20 to 40
miles to the Inc they had held it was
Il proof that AZ against q joint often
sivc tho Germans cannot withstand
the movement of the allies toward
tho Rhine.
''rhc spirit Of the Frcnch Is MS one
now born since the Americans came
The British feel the vigor of new life
from the American entrance into the
struggle.
$50 wonderful arc the Americans
fighting that Germany says they fight
harbarously."
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Send us your subscription now
ono year. SIX months or three months
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September Il, 1918.
hudro3G. Rev. J. B. Randall. ID. d.,
President. Lincoln University, =. O..
Pennsylvania.
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The War Department urges all
Graduates of High Schools and Aca-
denies to ....
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Enlist and 80 to College.
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A man stood in the middle Of the sea,
There was not Il car in sight,
Tho night was dark and StarlcSs,
But the sun was shining bright.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
CURTAIN.

Delaware, IS Referee. p G. Lewis.
Germantown Hlgh; Bowen, Delaware
Ewell, Swarthmore.
In The preliminary game the VIII
mingfon Stars defeated Delaware Scrubs
81 to q.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
St ORTSNEN After
MEAT HUNTERS"
Delaware Association In
tends toPr teCt All Game
in This State
SIMONTON ASKS
FOR COOPERATION

Captain W. A. simonton, traffic man
sger fog tho dupont Company and one
Of the most expert trapshooters in the
United states, recently was elected
president Of the Delaware Sportmen's
Association 10 IS his purpose to make
That Organization, n possible, an agent
for the propagation Of game birds and
animals in this state and for their rigid
protection in the closed season.
My experience IS that whenever you
see. out !n the woods or the fields. a
man who carries a gun and who has
a dos trailing at his heels, that man Is
as a rule, a real man, Captain Simon
ton said last evening when. in the Hotel
dupont. he was discussing the future
of the Delaware Sportmen's Associa-
ton. There are exceptions. Of course
but they merely go to prove the rule
Think Of 1.-THE open country, the man
the sun and the dogl 10 takes real
man TO an the bin as it should be nll-
ed: and il IS to such men that ! look to
assist me in putting new life and vigoI
and effectiveness into our association
The keynotes Of my policy will be
game propagation and game protection
That constitutes, I think, a two-planH
sporting platform upon which all true
srortnien may stand IN complete ac-
cord and made common cause sgains'
game law violators and meat hunters
no matter whether they be In New cas-
tie. Kent or Sussex counties.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
CHAPTER K.

The result Of thu Wilson flght, and
Sulliyan's own condition after his ef-
forts and the pounding Wilson had
given his stomach at intervals should
have been warning to the new Ameri-
can champion He should have realized
then that a man can't be an athlete and
tippler at one and the same time
Later eevnts were 10 bring home the
truth Of this more strongly than ever.
Richard Fox had gained a sort OF a
victory over Sullivon through Wilson's
proof Of stamina. but it was only half
hearted. and he Immediately began 10
search for someone who would be- able,
not only TO Withstand the punching
Of Sullivan, but would actually be cap
able Of defeating him Wilson, he real
lied. was not the man for such fight,
for Sullivan had beat and hammered
him unmercifully in their four-round
meeting. Il was practically certain that
Sullivan could have defeated his Eng
lsh antagonist II he had been given a
little more time.
Strangely enough it was Billy Madden
who enabled Fox 10 discover and bring
10 the fore the man who later was to
play such an important part In Sulli-
vans battles. Madden and Sullivan
quarreled and Fox. selling the oppor-
tunity Of getting a man OF Madden's
+ knowledge for the purpose, sent sui
/ livan's former manager 10 England to
+ look for the boxer who would humble
the conqueror Of Paddy Ryan.
Madden held a boxing tournament 10
/ England TO pick out the best on that
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
TO SHOOT OFF TIE IN
THRIFT STAMP COMPETITION

For the last three weeks the mem
bers OF the Wilmington Trapshootlng
Association have been participating for
War Savings Stamps at their regular
Saturday shoots. Four Of these stamps
have been in competition, one for each
class. Every week the high man In
each class was given three points, the
second high man two points, and the
third high one point.
A tie between Isaac Turner and VIII
liam Edmsnson was the result In Glass
A. each anna sing a total Of seven
point. This tie will be shot of on sat
urday next at the Philadelphia Trap
shooters League shoot between Clear
view and the w T. A. on the latters
grounds at Bellevue and keen match
Is looked for
In Glass B, John II. Minnick won the
stamp with a total Of seven points
while C. L. Walker walked away with
the prize IN Glass c. Walker scored
eight points, while his next highest
--meptltor was able 10 get but three.
II Wilson led the way for the Class
D shooters with eight points while w.
Minnlck, with whom he was tied with
five points each after the second shoot
came in close second with seven points.
The scores in detail follow.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
From TOw-BOy To Worlds Champion
History of the Life of John L. Sullivan
BY II. c. HAMILTON.
United Press Stan Correspondent
Copyright, 1918. by The United Press.

side Of the water. England was shy Of
nrst-class heayyweights al that time.
and Madden was there TO get only the
very best.
Charley Mitchell's selection came af-
ter he had been beaten by a man larger
than himself-Arthur Roberts. but the
stamina Of the smaller man and his
ring generalship proved TO Madden that
Mitchell was really the better man Of
the two for the long finish fight that he
had was then considering. Mitchell was
brought to America.
The Englshmen was given plenty OF
advance advertising and when he land
ed in this country he had already ac-
duired considerable Of a following. lie
was given a trial match before 1t was
finally decided TO send him against Sui
livan. Mike Cleary was picked as the
first opponent Of the sturdy English
man, and the match was held April 9
1888. In New York. Sullivan saw the
fight and picked Cleary TO win, but the
American was defe1ied IN three rounds
by the clever punching OF the English
man. He failed 30 stand up and re-
ceive the heavy punches OF the Ameri-
can but ducked underneath and count.
cred to tho stomach. Cleary was un-
mercifully beaten.
Sullivan, however. saw no warning
In the bout but kept on In the same
way as usual. He refused 90 TAX,
Mitchell seriously, even after tn match
was completed and the date set for the
appearance OF the gladiators.
"Til punch holes In him in a round,
he growled TO friends.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
)ELAWARELOSESLAST
LAME TO OSWARTHMORE

NEWARK, Del. Feb. 9s-Delaware
College lost Its nnai game OF the bas-
ketball season here last night to
Swarthmore, 25 to 49, The Little
Quakers held the lead FOR the greater
part Of the game. but Delaware crept
dangerously close several times and IN
the middle OF the last half took the lead,
1918 after finishing the nrst half on
the short end OF a ii-6 count
The work Of Alexander and Ritz
featured for Delaware the latter get
ting into the game In the latter part Of
the last, half. scored three field goals
and made the Blue and Gold a danger
Gus contender TO the finish. Score.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
ONE ACT TRAGEDIES

scene-Froni room on I'd floor Of
roominU house.
Time-7.S0 n. m.
Principals-Young man OF Class One,
A.
Curtain goes up showing young man
seated at desk writing. In front OF him
stands a photo OF bis fair damscl.
Y. NJ. muttering 10 hlmself-"Dugun
that old fool dentist back home Sends
me a letter about that bill / owe him.
Says he's put Il into the hands OF a
collecting agency. Heck I'll write him
q letter telling him to keep his shirt
on, he'll get his money" Writes note 10
o. 7. dentist Lays it aside, then
starts mush letter 10 his lady love Fills
up pages with soft and balmy stun.
Finishes Il. reads u over and puts In
envelope. Puts note 10 dentist In en-
velope. Seals both. Mind goes back to
lady loves letter. Writes addresses
on dentists and lady loves letter.
Sticks stamp on. Puts on hat and coat
Goes out TO mail them. Sees mailman
collecting at box Gives letters tO mall
man. Goes back 90 room. Gets In
room. Removes hat and coat. Sub
conscious mind ripens, and dawns on
him
What Well I'll be ---. TIL bet
wrote Hortense's address on the dem
lists letter and his on her letter. Oh
Oh Whatllidow
CInTATN
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

The fourth annual interstate team
race. open TO all amateurs residing in
Delaware and Maryland, viii be held
on the grounds Of the Wilmington
Trapshooting Association on Saturday,
March &C. This match will be at so
targets per man. the fifteen high scores
on each side 10 count. Entrance fee
will be 81 90.
Maryland has won two Of these inter-
state races to Delaware's one and the
local boys have decided to turn out In
a body and tie up the score In antici-
patton Of a large number OF shooters it
is announced that the race will be shot
over three traps and will start prompt
Is al II o'clock. However. the traps
will be open at 10 o'clock for prac-
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
Delaware Maryland Team
To Shoot Here On March 10

tlce. for those wishing TO take advan-
tage Of same. Entries for the team race
close at o'clock. Lunch viii be serv-
ed on the grounds
The Lewis Class System viii govern
the distribution OF the prizes Of which
there viii be nifty dollars worth. thirty
for the winning team and twenty for
the losers.
AS soon as the team race Is over
there will be a special handicap race
Of nifty targets with sl.00 entrance. The
handicaps viii be awarded on the
scores OF the team race and an anna
teurs are eligible to shoot for the %
prizes put up for the 20 prizes put up
for this event, which will be awarded
on the Hlgh Gun Division.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
IuNIOR CAGF rrAGUF.

The game between Parkside and
keystone in the Junior Basketball
League which was scheduled for tonight
az Eden Park has been postponed until
tomorrow night.
Chcsrook and the Hagley leaders viii
clash tonight in the Eden cage as per
schedule and a fast game Is predicted
night. In addition the Parkslde-Key-
stone setto at Eden Park. Hillcrest and
Penndel Will clash at the Peoples
settlement.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
Salesianum.
Gnals


fouls mItted-Sal'm, IA; oaIesl-
anum, 2i Referee-Nlaxwell. Time
keeper, Dougherty.
The Alumni VIII be met for the third
time next Wednesday night Each
team has won game and the feature
battle Of the season Is predicted at the
next meeting. Coatesville High will
be met In the flnal game OF the season
on the Wednesday night following.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
INDUSTRIAL BOWLING
LEAGUE
Standing of The Teams.
LEAGUE NOTES.

LEAGUE NOTES.
Harlan & Hollln5sworth again took
two games from Bancrofts, making
four out Of the last six. Webb came
through strong with 562.
Charlie Bamberger was on form again
with 39i, but Jamison delivered the
goods with 57s.
Eastern Malleable had no trouble IN
taking three from their old rivals.
American Nulcanlzed. again, making
eght out OF nine this winter Preniiss
was strong with 5i6.
Where was Alex. Tolmie, OF Hllles &
Jones.
Manager Fehrenbach, Of the alleys,
will have TO get a crying room" TO
take care OF some OF the hard losers.
Barlow. OF Hllles & Jones. is going
some with $40.
We are all very sorry 10 lose Captain
Adds and his Wilmington Steel team
on account Of the close down OF the
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

plant. Although Adds Is from out OF
town, he has proven himself more than
a good sport, and although we viii miss
him for a long time, we won't soon for
get the roar he made the night they
won their FIRST game. The best OF luck
10 you Adds, wherever you go.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

Where was Alex. Tolmie. OF Hlles &
Jones.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

Speakman Supply and Pipe Company
start IN this week 10 take the place OF
Wilmington Steel. and viii nj out their
schedule for the remainder OF the sea-
son. We are glad to have you with
us. Speakman. and hope you get as
much fun out Of the balance OF the
season as the other teams have already
had
Evening journal., 1918-02-28

Barlow. OF Hllles & Jones. is golng
some with $40.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
TRAP SHOOTING
BASEBALL
MERWICK DROPs THIs one.

The Parkside Juniors defeated Mer-
wick at Eden Park last night. 30 TO IL.
The work OF Kolb and Carpenter fea-
tured for Parkslde while Calan and
Rodgers played best for Merwick. Score
Parkside Juniors.
Evening journal., 1918-02-28
sALETANUM HAS WALK AWAY.

salem High School fell victim to
salesianum's speedy basketball team in
fast game at Browuson Hall last
night. i6 90 p. Score.
Salem High School.