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ThetScmthern Indicator S & . " ... : . . i jV^'i a - :._._ ---T ti VOLUME XII . COLUMBIA, S C. SATURDAY, JUNE 26. 1915 NUMBER 43 ;?' _vii_^_?Li_:_:_- >.A . CREAT NI?ETINH OF GOL n OBED,.'WOMEN OF STATE . . 5 - " ; Several Hundred Women .^o Gather At Darlington In The Fifth Annual Session Of The Colored Women's Clubs-Next Annual Ses sion Will Be Held In Col umbia June 191 fi. Orangeburg, June 22,- With the falling of the president's gavel and the singing "God be with you till we meet again, " ended the greatest annual meet ing of The State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, in the history of the state. Darlington celebrated in gala fashion the successful ending of the meet ings by giving a great banquet Friday night. The reports showed nearly $4,GOO raised for all purposes during the fiscal year. Over$G00 were raised for educational pur poses. There were 50 clubs re porting this year, where only a bout half sojj^py reported last year. Manfl^Bftiinent visitors were xJ?k Rm all parts of of iliiJ Border states. S|)J| I, were read by wf^rB HM given careful stim>*MHrTre federation work. PresiderTt Marion B. Wilkinson's annual address was a master piece Mrs. Anna Andrews, gaper on recollection of the Na tional Federation that met at Wilberforce was fine. Mrs. N. H. Collins' paper on Why The Federation ? was all that could be desired. The Sunlight Club of Orange burg led all other clubs of the state in the amount of money raised during the year showing a total of $473. Charleston was a '?\ose se?on^wiib..$34???~> % i - - "No one could possibly appreci ate the amount and kind of work carried on by the Federated clubs of the state unless he were present at the anmlal meetings. The sessions began with reports being made from clubs from all parts of the state. These reports continued to come in until the last meeting Friday. The conge lation of these women as shown - Mr then* reports, is marvelous. 'One-is, made, to believe that al last the-;women of the state ?nc the Soi0. ""nd have struck theil p??^-,'(? , V."-^^uJisiasm of th? pre\ r.,r Ti' t .such a natur? that\ .' loi (\? " a question oi time ^>?s ,tn erated Clubs . will cbvevei ovve ?easthed?yv line grass/ .., , No other organization in th.? state conducts its business OT such a high plane of efficiency ai does the State Federation. Th* j women^eem to have profited .03 *.'' the f mistakes of the men an? leap?t4 M?%1^et together, trans .- <?ap^'b?'3?heBS?vi|^b[- Rapidity, with . out th? nlany annoying feature! . . v '".' that so Qften acc?rnp^iny the larg? ?$?P j. - gatherings of men. ;? .'. South' Carolina's women hav( fe S. taken a foremost part in the grea .;:?,' / work of re-viving the Rura ^v; v Schools of the state. Long agi X ' ; her .women of great vision an< % \ } f?resight saw that in orde ?yv '' to have a superior civilzation i ? built upon a firm basis the child ren must be trained njtoerlv ii their primary schools?^A care ful investigation revealed th fact that the schools of this stat were the poorest in the country when it came to the colore people. In many places it wa found that the people did nc even receive one whole month' training. The schools were foun , to be-in the hands of very incon petent te?chers. The federatio set about to improve these ur happy^conditions. The result is in many rural communities th local clubs have extended th 0," terms of the schools and in som instances"Home Economics"an ' "Agriculture" have been adde Bj to the course. A'young lady wi 11 give her entire time next year t I fostering of this Extension fes B i ture of the federation's, worl B '/Her salary and traveling ??'nei 1 J ses will be met by the State-, r m$k& - cultural and Mechanical Coirej B for colored youths at Orange I* uri mat The federation went on rccoi 8 as being heartily in f?'?vor ol I State Reformatory or Ne ; ? boys. ? committee ,'as apo;n ed to meet, simil;ir commiirte Tom the Palmetto Medical As sociation and the State Business League. A standing committee was organized with Dr. J. H. Leevy of Florence, chairman, ind Prof. Benj. F. Hubert of Drangeburg, secretary. This committee is empowered to wait upon the governor of the state at | some time to be arranged by the secretary and lay the claims of the Negro boy before him and solicit his support in the cam paign to be waged for this much need (reformatory. Committees wiil be appointed in every county of the state who will wait upon their repr?sent?t; ves and secure their co-operation in the effort to be made. Much can be said in praise of the way Darlington entertained the delegates The delegates one and all were of the opinion that the federation had never been so well entertained before. Mesdames Collins, Gordon, Jen kins and the pastors of the churches Revs. Calahan, Scott, and Rev. Perrin with the host of others who assisted, seemed never to tire in trying to make things pleasant for the visitors. The slogan for the coming year is "A club in every town and community of the state, and these clubs represented at the meeting in Columbia June 191G. " On to Columbia in 1916! What club will carry the best report? BUDGET OF NEWS FROM GAFFNEY. Gaffney, June 2.-On the 0th,., and 10th. inst. Morning Startf Chapter number thirteeni O, E S, were entertained by the Grand chapter of the state, Sir Knight Bro. E. J. Sawyer and Hon ladyJ G, E. Thomas; in fact all of th?** grand officers were at their post except Hon lady -Wr.i^k J or Spartanburgi who was absent on account of death in the farp^j ly. The public services at Dura ton Chapel and Limestone werei a treat to the people of thrfjWty. The Rev. Mr. R. F. FreAj?Fand Dr. A. A". Sims know hj^to wel-j corci? visitors to the city. 9 Revs'. R. B. Beaty. J. O. Allen and Dr,.Sims were? the pastors who attended the Baptist state convention at Newberry from Gaffney." Mesdames L. A. Gafiney and Beaty leave here to-morrow for the Women Baptist state conven tion at Florence. The colored people of Cherokee county will-hbld _ a county fair this fall. Thjs fair associrtion was launched by Rev. . Richard Carroll in 1913. Let all interest ed begin now for another county ?air. ., Last week was one of interest with the people of the city ir. the installation of Rev. J. O. Allen, of Greenviile, as pastor of Bethel Baptist church. Great sprmons and Lpeeches of welcome were ma^eJ^n welcoming Rev. Allen in our midst. Dr. A. A. S;ms. and Rev. R. B. Beaty left no stones unturned in thein sermons And Dr. J. S Drill (pastor of Firsl Baptist church white) made the charge to Rev. Allen and deaccr board on Sunday evening. Rev. W M Lipscombs, of Greenville, told how the Holy Ghost h ac guided him in helping Bethel tc secure a pastor. He stated thal last fall he saw an article in the /imdicator stating that the Bethel Philadelphia, and Young Grove churches were in need of pastors He at once wrote Brown anc Riley stating that he had a mai to offer the chuch in the persoi of Rev J. O. Allen; asked then to get in correspondence witl Rev. Allen and have him to com? inspect the field and the resul is that the Rev. Allen was called $102.96 raised during the week Miss Anna Sims of Columbi; is here tp spend the summer. S. J. Lipscomb Missionary Concert at Firs Calvary. ? Ther ^ill be a concert give at Fir? /Calvary Baptist church Sunday night July 4th by th missionary society. The public ; cordially invited to attend. N admission but a collection will t lifted. Mrs. L. M. Woodson presiden es1 Mrs. Lillie Trom. secretar; ariu iAPTIS? S. S. ANO B. Y. P. UJONVENJ Important Information Con cerning The Convention To Meet At Beaufort Next Month. Darlington, June 22. -The Ex ecutive Board of the S; S. and ?. Y. P. U. Convention at its last sessionset apart the first Sunday in July as rally day for the Sun day schools of the state." Aa>a means of raising more money for the work of the convention, the board asks further that each Sunday school of the state ob serve the first Sunday in Jujy as a special convention day; hold ing special exercises touooing on the work of the State S. S. Con vention. The board asks further that the money raised in this special rally be sent to the Cont vention which meets at Beaufort 15-18. The board sets its mark at one thousand dollars Let every school rally that this amount be raised at this coming convention. This can be done if every school will do its duty. The following persons have pledged; Rev. J. C. White $25, Dr. H. M. 'Moore; $25, Supt. O E. Manigault: $25, Mrs. Ellen Curtis; $25. Rev. J. H. Walker; .$25 Miss M. J. Brock; $25. Prof. Ceorge Pegues; $25. Dr. J J. Durham; $25, Rev. S J. Rice, $25, E V. Averv; $25, Rev, I) F. Thompson, $5. Kev. A. H. Pinkney, Greenwood $5. ^ The program for the convent ion has been published in the papers and notices are being sent to each participant. We urge that each one selected by yboard do his or her djty, not only to be present but putting his very best into the task; in or.,, ^-er that" the "convention might be a great spirtual and intellec tual feast. Let no one hesitate Blattend this convention on ac count of fears of fever; there is no danger of fever at Beaufort Beaufort is really a health resort. ?Hmportant as to railway accom ^uati?ms; It is advisable that delegates going to Beaufort travel on block tickets. All delegates above New berry should meet at Greenwood and go from there to Beaufort over the C. and W. C.*R. R. ar rangements will be made for a special cadaver this line. The president, ^Rsv, H. M. Moore will see to purchasing of block tickets. Write him if you are going to Beaufort. All delegates who are going through Columbia should pur chase a block .ticket from Col umbiaj^to Beaufort. Rev. J. C Whit?M.: Columbia will make ar rangements at that point. All delegates of the Pee De? section will purchase a bloc! ticket to Beaufort. The write; will make arrangements at tha point. Ministers who use permits ar< requested to travel on a blocl ticket where they are needed t< help make out the number. Th' rate will be the same. If any school cannot observe the first Sunday in July as rall; day, the board asks the secom be used. We urge that ever; union be represented by delegat or letter. Morris College shouN be especially remembered b every school; foreign mission should not be forgotten by an one. For further informatio write the president or correspond ing secretary. Rev. H. M. Moore, president, Anderson. Rev. Wm. Howard corresponc secetary Darlington. BARNWjLLNEWS. Barnwell, June 23.-On th second Sunday Rev. B. Levistei B. D. of Orang?burg filled tl pulpit of the Bethlehem Bapti? church and preached a powerf sermon both morning and nigl which were Very much enjoye by a large congregation. Mrs. M B. Eve visited ip Alie dale last week and while thei she paid an official call on tl Allendale ^Household of Ru and gave them some helpful forniation. In Barnwell county we can i deed Fay we are living in t! land of plenty for our truck farms, especially the cabbage farms haye yeilded an hundred fold for t?ey have.actually been sold for 25 cent per wagon load and even given away by the loads to get them off the lands. Miss Louise Butler is visiting in Augusta. Miss Emmie Allen who has been taking a special course in music for the past two terms at Pain College. Augusta is at home again to the delight of her many friends.. On the third Sunday our pul pit was graced with the presence of Rev. G R. Mallog, A. Bl B. D. And the sermons he preached while here will not soon be for gotten for they were filled with the Holy Ghost, sa mu ch so that our hearts burned while this man of God preached. Mrs. M. B. Eve, Mrs. Sallie Cowen and Miss Gertie Nix leave this week for Flor ince to attend the Woman's State Convention. Mr, Jas. Green apd deacon W. W. Ryan returned Friday from Charleston where they have been for several months employed by the government. Mr. John Morris the Ass't. sup't ot the city's water and light plant has been in complete charge for the past month or more, on account of the illness of the Supt. and the whole of Barn well and especially the colored people are proud of the way in which he handles the plant. Miss Louise Gardner of Allen dale was the guest o? Miss Emmie Allen last week. DOTS FROM_^GREENWOOD. The Queen Esther Cantata given at Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. church June 9 was quite a suc cess, the best local talents played ?heir pOTrobll. ' Cast of^TiHarac ters : Esther the Queen, Miss Necie B. Nance. Ahasuerous King, Mr, Thee Lynch. Mordecai, Dr. Minus. Homan, Mr. Goodwin. Zeresli, Miss Sadie Perrin. Prophetess, Miss Melrose La grown and others give credit to their parts. They relized the sum $51.00. Mrs. Jackson of Aiken is guest of Mrs J. V. Stewart this week. Janett Moore, the promis ing son .of Mr. and Mrs Mack Moore, departed this life June 10 and buried Sunday. Our sym pathy goes out to the bereaved family. The decase was a mem ber of the K of P. Mr, Walter Moore of Birming ham Ala. was called heme to the death of his nephew. Prof. J. W. Sanders of Tilli son college Austin, Texas, is the delightful guest of Miss Mayme Williams. F' Moore of Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. church was elected delgateto the electoral college wnich will convene in this city July 7. Litt'e Miss Jinnie Williams has gone to spend a few weeks with her grand mother, Mrs Cornelia Robinson near Ware Shoals. MrjghHattie Weir leaves thii weelfflf?r the mountains. P. :^P, Robinson of Donalds spent Sunday in the city guest of his Mrs. Caro Williams, 36( New Markett street. JOSEPH MILLIGAN DEAL Springfield^uune. 19. -Mr Joseph Mill?K&l lived a consis nc chriMjfjffiB member of th maria t?agHpfehurch and diei the faith^pP our Lord. Rey J * C. Giimore of Columbia,v<pas tor, preached the funeral. Rev. G W. Rai ford ex-pastor alis? . topi a part in the burial cermoriy. His many friends will miss hinj He left two sons.' three daugh ters, four brothers, three ">Bist and a wife to moum^bis',v Robert Milligan whtf? brother of the decease down to attend the^iwrj New York. Th ere *S J one thousand people the burja of the decei Crops are looking WelUn^ni part of the country. The sunda .school and church are movin upward since our new pastor Rev. J* C. Gilmore has h with us. Janie Corbitt.1 COURT UPSETS VALIDITY OF GRANDFATHER CLAUSE, j Tribunal Decides Against ? Constitutionality of Elec-; tion Regulations Existing Before 15th Amendment, j _ Washington, June21.^-Tho su preme court, in what is consider ed ono i>f the most important race decisions in history,today an nuled as unconstitutional the Ok lahoma constitutional amendment and the Annapolis, Md., voters' qualification law restricting the suffrage rights of those who could not vote or whose ancest ors could not vote prior to the ratification of the fifteenth amendment to the federal con situ tion. Chief Justice White, a native of the South and a former Con federate soldier, announced the court's decision, which was un amious, except that Justice Mc Rey ni ld took no part in case. Hy holding that conditions that existed before the fifteenth am endment, which provides that the right to vote shall no: be denied or abridge on account of race, color or previous condition of sarvitude, could not be brought over to the present day in disregard of this self exe cuting amendment, It is general ly believed that the court went a long way toward invali dating much of the socalled "grand-father clause?, lu con sultions of Southern states. FROM SMALL BASIS. The immediate effect of the court, s decision was to uphold the conviction of two Oklahoma election officials who denied Ne groes the right to vote in a con gressional election, and to award life MarylJmrl - Negroes' ;damage from election officials in Anna polis who refused to register them. The court held that Okla homa election officials could not ignore the fifteenth amendment in wiping out of state constations the word "white" as a qualifica tion for voting. In the Mary land case, the court's decision es tablished the noint that the fif teenth amendment applies to municipal as well as to federal elections. Discussing the Oklahoma case, Chief Justice White said the suf ferage amendment to the state constitution first fixed a literacy standard, and then followed il with a provision creating a stand ard based upon the condition ex isting on January 1, 1866, prioi to the adoption of the flfteentl amendment, and eliminatec those coming under that stand ard from the inclusion in th? literacy test. The court held that this actior recreated and perpetuated th< very conditions which the fif teenth amendment was intendec to destroy. "It is true," continued tb chief, "that it contains no ex j press word of an exclusion o ; any peoson on account of race color, or previous condition o ; servitude, but the standard it self inherently brings that re 5 suit into existence. "In other words, we seek i ; vain for any ground whicl would sustain any other interpre ) j tation but that the provision, re curring to the conditions exisl ing before the fifteenth amend ^ ment was adopted, 'proposed t ' make them the ^asis of the rig! to suffrage. And the same resuli . we are of the opinion, is demor - strated by consideration whethe e it is possible to discover arfy baf d is or reason for the standar thus 'fixed, other tAan the pui m pose above stated." r$| MANY BECOME POSITIVE. kjffrjrhe chief justice had preface fis state by a developement c e argument that the restrictio i? imposed by the fifteenth am?ne ? ment on the power of th? state crimination against which it was aimed, the result might arise that as a cones quence of the striking down of a discriminating cause a right of suffrage would be enjoy ed by reason of the generic char acter of the provision which would remain after the discrim ination was stricken out." NOTES FROM STATE COLLEGE. State Teachers Association and State Farmers to meet at College during Summer Session. Orangeburg, June 22,-Each day brings letters of inquiry about rooms and accommodations at the Summer ?School, which will open Monday June 28. Reduced rates have been granted on the coupon ticket plan by all railroads in the State for the occasion, and persons expecting to attend shuold ask for these rates upon purchasing tickets. It would be well for those living at stations where coupons tickets are not sold to inquire of the agents for them at least three days previous to the time of departure, so that the ticket form might be had when the time for the trip arrives. The College has become an all the-year-round place of instruc tion. Two weeks after the clos ing of the regular session a kindergarten was opened, and has been attended by a laree number of children. These little folks will compose the Practice School for teachers in the sum mer session, affording them ideas of work to be done in the lower grades of the rural school, which most of them teach. At the con dusi.on .of 'tfte^imjQex session-a. snorfc c?ur'?e school of Agricul ture will be opened for the bene fit of farmers who will be able to give time to this instruction after they are through laying by their crops. The State Teachers Associa tion will meet during the summer session, the dates of July 21-23 having been set aside for this purpose. An excellent pragram of papers and addresses has been arranged, and those who attend will be greatly benefited. Dele gates to the National Teachers Association, which meets at Cin cinnati July 27th, will be chosen at this meeting. The State Farmers will gather at the College July 27th and dis cuss problems connected with rural schools and farm economics. The attendance at this meeting is expected to be large and gener al. Pullman Porters hold their first weekly meeting. New York, Juue 21.-The Summer session of the pullman porters weekly began Sunday morning June 20th ll: a m. at Mott Haven yards New York City. There was a large number of pullman porters present from schools of every section of the country. The meeting was a very interestion one. The prin cipal address was delivered by Rev. M Edmonds of Va. Union Theological Seminary. Among the others who spoke were Rev. M. C. White, Davis of Va. Union, Mr. M. M. Snowden of New York City agent for the continnental casuality Co. at Mott Haven yards and Mr. Wil iam L. Bryant of State College of South Carolina at Oran geb?rgt Bryant made a very interes ting speech and many expressed their hopes that he would be with them the following Sunday. He is a porter of this Cleveland district. NOTICE. _ All Capital City Civic ^League members are cord'ally invited to be present at the regular monthly meeting, July 2 1915 at Martin's Hall, lill Washington St. Bish op Wm D. Chappe'lle A. M., D. D.? will address us on the situa tivst .f the day. AU men, and wo )f i T$ftl?re solicite^ to come and hear t- 'jpFiffl?jshop. v a-p.-J^Hf J. R.*,Nowell president, s- v ' ? v A. E.'Simon, secretary.