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THE NATIONAL FORUM Library of Congress City. TH Politics in Fayette West Virgin Politics in Fayette County West Virginia 4367 VOL. I-No.28 With but a few more days intervening between now and the election, it becomes more and more apparent that the Independent ticket has not even a fighting chance. The voters have thoroughly analyzed the situation, and are ready on the day and date to register their choice at the polls and render their decision in favor of good government and government that is regular. It is now too late to deceive them. It is now too late to pull the wool over their eyes. Every meeting grows more and more encouraging. Everything points to an overwhelming victory in the county, and on the 8th day of next November the cause of the mongrel and hybrid ticket will be lost forever and a day. The day of the shotgun and pistol policy has passed, or should have passed, although it seems that it has not. Men are not to be deterred by the use of force and argument that is forcibly persuasive. Whatever their belief may be, the great majority of them will finally listen to reason, and any cause loses when it resorts or permits its followers to resort to methods that are not only unmanly, but cowardly in the extreme. There was a day when meetings could be gone into and a few rough necks hired who would be filled with bad whiskey and shoot up a meeting and it would pass unobserved, but that day has passed. The expression of men now find an outlet in argument and reason, and not in bullets and rough-house methods. There can be no question but that this is true, and the man who is fearless of the consequences does not hesitate to say so, and say so openly, and when he has said so follow up that assertion with actions that do not belie their words. We notice in the Liberator that Mr. Spears is paying his very pleasant respects to us. As far as what he has to say in regard to us in concerned, that matters but little, but we feel that he might have taken another method to gain notoriety. It took Mr. Spears some length of time to find out whether he was an Independent or a Regular. Things were much different seven years ago with him. He lays claim to the fact that I am imported into the county for the purpose of advocating certain things. Mr. Spears seems to be unmindful of the fact that he campaigned with me in this county seven years ago, and was then teeth and toe nail against the principles of the party he is now espousing. He forgets that we have been in the same meeting where we have counted visible as many as 63 guns at Greenstown, when the situation was squally and when a misstated pronoun would have set off a battle. He felt all right then because he was in the fold. What is wrong now? As far as mentioning his name in the campaign is concerned, that is a thing we have never done. Truth to tell, we didn't even know he was in the campaign until a few days ago. Not that we would have refrained from mentioning it, but apparently he had not been able to get in the limelight. We feel called upon to mention it now, however, and to say to Mr. Spears in all good faith that on the 8th day of this month the cause he is supporting will have its funeral services. No use to invite him, for he will be there, and will be one of the chief mourners. It doesn't pay to sling mud. brother Spears. Better make a clean out-and-out fight, and not try to drag personalities into the matters. The Democrats and Independents, which are one and the same, say $55,000 have been expended with- out authority of law. They forget Fayette county has grown, and that the responsibilities of securing good men devolved upon the shoulders of the County Court, because the Legislature failed to provide for just such an emergency. They kick on Mr. Roten securing his monthly salary for looking after the courthouse. How many of them will be willing to do it for less? How many of them will be willing to go out and oversee the desperate prisoners, white and black, for less than is being paid by the County Court today? The truth of the matter is, when the Democrats were in nobody was needed to look after any courthouse, for they had nothing but a shell. Nobody was needed to guard prisoners, for people did about as they pleased. Nobody had to be hired to do anything extra, for under Democratic administration there was little or no business going on, and therefore nobody was needed. To say that a ticket is not Democratic in purpose and purport, when Mr. Osenton and the Democratic party endorse it, is to say that Mr. Osenton and the Democratic party have changed and become Republicans. How many will say that? How many do you suppose will believe that? Lawyer Sweeney says we know nothing of the politics of this county, and have simply been imported here. Well, all we have to say on that score is we were campaigning in this county long before Hon. Mr. Sweeney entered the game of politics, and when it took men with arms in all pockets to insure the holding of a meeting. We have gone over the mountain trails at every hour of the night. We have slept in open stations when we could not catch trains. We have walked from 10 to 15 miles with men who are now on the Republican ticket in order to get back home to make appointments for the next day. Maybe he thinks this is not campaigning. Maybe he thinks this won't give a man knowledge of the conditions of the people. If it does, then we feel that his logic is extremely faulty. Too much credit cannot be given Mr. L. Burke O'Neil and Mr. W. W. Caldwell, who have had practical charge of headquarters and have really borne much of the burden of the responsibility of the office when Chairman Ramsey and the rest of the committee had to be away. Not only are they competent, but they have been aggressive and have put in vogue many methods that have been helpful in the campaign. Mr. Luther Montgomery comes in for a share of credit for his promptness with his newspaper plant in paper in getting out over the county on time the notices of the different meetings, bills, etc. Taken on the whole, the committee could not have selected a more able and competent corps of men than these. Hon. J. M. Ellis seems to think he has been sadly mistreated in many respects. Well, if he has, and we fail to see just where he has, we can't see just what he hopes to gain by hitching up with a party that will increase that state of sadness. The colored people in the county did as much to defeat Jim as anybody else because they did not turn out at the primary. Let's put the blance where it belongs. At the precincts of the men whom he is fighting now is where he received his largest vote, and at the precincts of the men with whom he has cast his fortune is where he received his smallest vote. Tell the voters how this was, James. We are accused of unduly entering the meeting on Loop creek WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1910. which led to the misunderstanding on Laurel creek. The facts are that we walked from Mt. Mt. Hope to the meeting on Loop creek with nothing but the intention of listening to what the Independent people had to say, and would not have stirred from our seat had we not have been called upon by the majority of the people in the house to have something to say. Neither Mr. McKell or Mr. Davies, Dr. Kinnison nor Squire Malone will say that there was any element of disturbance while the meeting was going on. We had thought all along that joint discussions were what they wanted, but this seemed to have been one of the times when they did not. We did not even consent to speak until after Squire Malone had advised the colored voter to vote for Adam Littlepage and Mr. Preston, and if the State ever had any Democrats, these are they, and we felt it our duty to respond to the call, and we did. True, we may have some opposition, but boys, we are espousing a cause we believe to be right. We are trying to help thousands of other good colored citizens to keep this State from going back to the solid South. We are trying to keep the Jim Crow car out of this State, and in so much as we are still able to travel, we will be found roaming these hills and hollows and preaching this same gospel from now until the eighth. We have no fear of what people think when we feel that we are doing right, and that is what we feel. We have no particular fear as long as everybody is to our face and in the open. If we fail and go down otherwise, it will be in the line of duty, and a man can't fall in a better place. We refuse to be intimidated or scared out by what a few may say or do. The world thinks more of a man who follows a principle and doesn't 'alter than it does of him who does not. We say to the Independents and the Democrats what H. D. Hatfield said to a convention in Wyoming county last spring when things were as hot as they are here now: "Keep sweet, boys, and take your medicine." Howard Night At Bethel Literary Something in the way of an innovation was preseted to the interested audience which gathered at Bethel Literary last Tuesday evening when Howard University held its "Howard Night." After an address of welcome, Prof. Garnet C. Wilkinson gave over the meeting to the president of Howard University, Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield, who in a brief but striking address told what Howard was doing and striving to do for the cause of education. He spoke with great pleasure and pride of this year's freshman class, numbering 187 students, the largest class in the history of the university. Then followed brief addresses by the deans of the several departments: Rev. Dr. Isaac Clark, dean of the theological department; Dr. Lamb, for the medical department; Prof. Leighton, dean of the law department; Prof. Cummings, dean of the academy; Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Prof. George W. Cook, dean of the Commercial college. Each member of the faculty had some word of hope and encouragement for the bright future of Howard University, and for the young men and women who are there seeking knowledge and betterment for themselves and their people. In the large gallery of the Metropolitan C. M. E. Church were gathered the several classes of the university. Each class was fully represented by numbers, class colors and class yell, all of which indicated to the fullest degree the love and enthusiasm of the student body for "dear old Howard." The feature of the evening was the exquisite music rendered by the University Vested Choir. Miss Lula Vere Childers, the director, and the individual members deserve great praise for the high art they have reached in their choral work. The University Band and the University Orchestra were good also. Deleware News Notes Wilmington, Dela., Nov. 5, 1910. —Attorney Ellwood Garrison Hubert, president of the Delaware Club, leaves Washington today and will come home for the purpose of casting his ballot. Mr. Hubert is president of the Delaware Club, which is composed of the best representative citizens from Delaware, and in the near future will be of great importance to the colored people of that State. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Runner and baby have returned to Washington after a very pleasant stay with her mother at No. 701 DuPont street; Wilmington. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Runner regret their early departure. Dr. John Ayers is expected home today, where he will remain until after the eighth. Dr. Ayers is meeting with much success in his practice. The success of Senator H. A. DuPont and Representative William H. Heald seems assured. The colored voters of Delaware feel the great importance of keeping in office such staunch friends as these two statesmen. Messrs. Archibald Runner, Maurice Spencer, Harlan A. Cuff and Samuel T. Henry are expected to arrive in Wilmington Monday, where they will remain until after the election. Mr. James Dutton is making a thorough canvass throughout the State of Delaware in the interest of Senator H. A. DuPont and Representative William H. Heald. Mr. Dutton is one of those hard and steady workers, and his efforts will surely be crowned with good results. Every colored person in Delaware should read THE FORUM and get the best news. Subscription, $1 per year. Amusements The bill at the Dabney Theater this week is a good one. It consists of William Matthews, a Brazilian acrobatic wonder, whose stunts are very thrilling, and elicited much applause. Jordan and Burke, singing and dancing comedians, were applauded very vigorously, and James S. Godman, an eccentric musical comedian, who renders many popular pieces of music upon various instruments. He is exceptionally good with the saxophone. The motion pictures are very good, and the music excellent. Miss Lilian Bradford and Mr. Erb Robinson will unite and produce a comedy sketch next week at the Fairyland. They were very much pleased with the reception the public gave them there last week. The Foraker has installed a heating plant, and now their patrons will be made thoroughly comfortable. The clever comedians who are entertaining audiences at the Blue Mouse are maintaining the same high standard of excellence, and promises of even richer entertainment are held out for the coming week. The Blue Mouse is worth twice the price, with a couple of carfares thrown in. Mr. Anderson of the Palace Pool Parlor says that greater interest is being manifested in pool and billiards this year than ever before. His parlor is crowded most every night with enthusiastic players. A tournament is talked of between some of the experts and crack players some time soon. Val.1 mos.1 to 5, 6-10, 15, 16, 19, 27 may- The Main Difference Between Civilized Man and the Savage Is—Savages Don't Read. How Will You Vote? The question which the American people will answer on Tuesday is not to decide the fate of parties, not shall Democrat or Republican hold the septre of rule, but whether the nation shall continue in the path of progress or fall in to the slough of despotic fanaticism. All of those movements which are making toward civic betterment are being vivified and carried forward by the Republican party, while the Democratic party has confined its labors to high-sounding preachments for political virtue, while the Solid South denied every word and sentiment the party uttered. The Colored Voter's Position There may be a State somewhere in this broad land of ours where the affairs of the community may be better administered by a Democrat Governor, Mayor or a State Legislature. I leave that to you. Figure it out. There can be no doubt in the mind of a fair-thinking man that the affairs of the nation will be more wisely administered by having and keeping the Republican party in power. To the colored voter, this is a very important question. The Solid South, with 77 Congressmen holding seats by violence, corruption and fraud, will begin to make war on the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Hardwick, Kitchin, Edwards and Candler will present the infamous repeal bills in the House, and Heflin, the rum-soaked temperance orator, will present his "jim-crow-car" bills for Washington, D.C. In the States the conditions of affairs will result about the way they did in Maryland when Governor Lowndes was defeated. Under his administration the school facilities of the State had been greatly increased, particularly those schools for colored children, and education among the colored people took a great bound upward. Through dissatisfaction with President Harrison and lack of sense enough to know when they were doing well certain colored politicians in that State threw their influence with the Democratic machine. It was a bad throw. The first thing the Democrats did was to reduce the school year and the number of colored schools. In some counties the school year was reduced to six weeks. The next act of oppression was a "jim-crow-car" law. Not that there was any demand for it from the white citizens, but simply to degrade and humiliate the colored citizens of Maryland. Then they began to tinker with the election laws trying to deprive the colored voters of their rights. They are tinkering yet. How the Foreigners Look At It It is very encouraging to read statements like the following. The better element of Maryland citizens are opposed to ring rule and Democratic ideas for misgovernment; they do not wish their State to lag along in the ranks of those backward States which are the be all and end all of the Democratic party. We present here the views of the Polish and German citizens of Baltimore: One of the greatest heroes of the Polish nation was Thaddeus Koscinskow, who fought for the liberty of Poland and that of the United States, declared Mr. Peter Twardouricz. He was our hero for wears, and he will ever be our hero as long as the Polish race exists. He fought for freedom not only of his own people, but also for those of this country, and we, as Polish-Americans, should ever uphold the principles he fought for. Now, let me ask, my Polish fellow-citizens, would our national hero have voted for a man, who, for the sake of upholding a political party, deprived his fellowmen of their right to franchise? Imagine Kosciusko here at the present time. Imagine him facing a man like the democratic candidate for Congress from this district, and imagine him asking this candidate the first principles of freedom. What could he answer? Could he answer that the deprivation of the colored race or the deprivation of any race of the rights of franchise are even a part of the fight for freedom? What would Kosciusko say? Let the Polish people of this city find their own answer. Men who are enlightened and have been able to gain a deeper look into the workings of politics as they are played in this country have found that there has been no party but the Republican that has protected the foreigners. It has protected them in their right to become naturalized citizens, it has given them equal rights with other men who were free born and we should recognize this. Mr. Konig, as the representative of the Democratic ring of the city, has twice attempted to wrest from us that right of citizenship granted us by the efforts of the Republican party. Should we, then vote for him? Would Kosciusko vote for him? Mr. Ignatius Wasowicz was equally emphatic in stating that it would be a great mistake for the Polish people, or any other of the foreign-born citizens of Baltimore, to kiss the knot that attempted to punish them for becoming wise and knowing citizens of this country. There have been too many attempts to infringe upon our freedom as American citizens, said Mr. Wasowicz. We are proud of being part and parcel of this great nation, we are proud of the right to vote granted us by the Constitution of the United States, and any man who attempts to deprive us of that right to vote at one election is not entitled to our suffrage at the next. Believe me, the Polish people will think twice before they vote for a man like Mr. Konig. Sentiment among the German-Americans of this city is pretty well known to be opposed to Mr. Konig, a number of the members of the Independent Citizens' Union having put their stamp of disapproval upon his candidacy. It seems to be a foregone conclusion among the Germans of this city that Mr. Konig will after next Tuesday be the defeated candidate. This sentiment of the Germans is best expressed in the words of Mr. Louis P. Hennighausen, president of the German Society of Maryland: The fight for freedom on the part of the foreign-born people of this country, however, will continue until all those people who seek to deprive them of their rights are finally dethroned. The foreign-born voter is entitled to his vote according to the Constitution, and it is wrong to deprive him of it. It may not be generally known that at one time the Jews of this State were not entitled to a vote, the same as the negroes, and the same forces that were then at work seem to be at work now, only the aim seems to be the disfranchisement of all foreign-born citizens.—Baltimore American. The True Reformers' Bank of Richmond It is to be hoped that the collapse of the True Reformers' Bank of Richmond, Va., will not be taken by the majority of colored people who have money to save and invest as an additional evidence that colored people cannot conduct such enterprises. The causes which led to the downfall of that bank are almost the same which caused its phenomenal rise; that is, sentiment, and it would have taken greater financial skill than that possessed by any modern financier to have kept that bank on a solid basis. It is most unfortunate that the insurance and benevolent branches of this worthy and progressive order should have become mixed up with the bank, and it is to be hoped that they will be able to release themselves from this entanglement and continue their useful existence. Supposition and guesswork as to the cause of the downfall of this bank are plentiful, but the only fact clearly shown is that the directors had too many propositions on their hands, and tried to finance them all with the same resources, depending ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. mainly on time and chance for success, rather than upon sound business and banking methods. The result was good money went after bad, and after floundering helplessly for a year they were forced to close. Many are inclined to compare the failure of the True Reformers' Bank of Richmond to that of the Capital Savings Bank of Washington, D.C. I most sincerely hope there is no comparison between the two. The failure of the Capital Savings Bank of this city was the result of criminal carlessness, extending through the operation of years; the wasting of the depositors' money in riotous living, and finally the deliberate looting of the bank by certain members of the board of directors. No one doubted the statements so eloquently and earnestly made that "depositors would be paid dollar for dollar." When certain members of the board of directors declared bankruptcy and the facts concerning the business methods came out, and finally when some of them began to put large sums of money in property, and the depositors have only received about 5 per cent, then everyone realized that that honest settlement was an empty dream. It is to be hoped that no such final will be the case in Richmond. Race Don'ts (Some unknown correspondent visited THE FORUM the other day and left the following gem of wisdom and wit on my desk. I wish the writer had not been so shy. I should like to know who wrote these sentiments) : Don't let's forget so soon the depths of misery and degradation from which we sprung. Don't let's look with scorn on the brother whose salary is not quite so large as ours. Don't let's forget that a few years ago the best of us were glad to get any salary. Don't let's feel we are so big and important that we can't say "If you please" and "I thank you." Don't let's make the subordinate feel his subordination at every turn. "I thank you," "If you please," "Will you kindly" are a few little phrases which will act as a lever in the solution of the race problem. Dr. Washington in North Carolina Dr. Booker T. Washington was given the most enthusiastic reception of his trip in Greensboro, N. C., Sunday, October 30. Fully 8000 people, a large number of whom were influential white citizens of that city, gathered to hear Dr. Washington at the Hippodrome, the largest auditorium in the State. Dr. Washington is doing much by this tour through North Carolina to clarify opinion regarding the educational and industrial ideals and ambitions of our people, and to strengthen the friendly relations existing between the races in that State. Get a Free Shampoo Special Ten Day Offer The Hair Vim Chemical Co., Inc., successors to Columbus Chemical Co., Newport News, Va., wishes to announce their opening at 643 Florida avenue N. W. To introduce Hair Vim to the ladies of Washington, for the next 10 days, beginning November 6, we will give shampoos free of charge to all customers of Hair Vim or Hair Vim Soap Consultations free. If you have any trouble with your hair or scalp, come in and see us. Special reduction on hair straightening. Prof. James Storum, instructor of languages in M street high school, after an illness of three weeks, died on Saturday evening, October 29. Funeral services were held from Berean Church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, November 2. Professor Storum was one of the oldest educators in this city. The National Forum. Subscription Rates: One Year......ceeee essere neces BL00 Mix Months. .cccssccccseseesssees 60 PUBLISHED WEEKLY a 1022 You Street, N. W., Room 1. RALPH W. WHITE, Editor and Proprietor. 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WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 5, 1910 Public School Athletic League dT The CiOrts OF Te COMMINTCSS Th charge of the formation of a Pub- lie Schools’ Athletic League mean anything at all, athletics in the pub- lic schools will soon play an impor- tant part in the system, At the umeeting of the Board of Education held October 19 permission was granted a teacher in the physical training department to organize a Public Schools’ Athletic League. ‘This league will be a brand new af- fair in connection with the public school system of Washington, and it is looked upon as the greatest or- ganization yet established which has in mind the physical betterment of the child, The plans of the organi- zation will be formally launched at a meeting to be held in the assembly hall of the M Street High School on Monday, November 7, at 3.30. o'clock. All men teachers, building principals, supervising principles and interested teachers in the col- ored schools are requested to be present, Assistant Sipetinnendeit| Bruce has been asked to preside temporarily. It is likely that one of the best plang ter strengthen the amatetir ath- letic life of Washington is formu- lated in the formation of a Public Schools’ Athletic League. The cities of New York, Cincinnati, Cleveland, New Orleans, Seattle and. others have proven the strength of the movement, General Wingate, president of the New York P. S, A. L., remarked in his annual ad- dress: “Our work in the schools has now become an important part. of the educational system, and its value is recognized by all, both in and out of it. In fact, it is about the only new thing affecting many that I can recall which has not met with opposition from one souree or an- other.” It is a matter of record that im- proved school discipline, scholarship, better individual health, increased vitality and a practical hygienic im- provement of the individual has re- sulted. The playground movement has become more effective. Play of adolescent boys, heretofore directed against the necessary life, limb and. property rules and regulations, finds ay outlet through the channels of organized sport. The recreation of the family has improved. School loyalty, that effects organizatidn and solidification, makes the school a unit for scholastic and ethical man- agement, which later has a bearing ott the loyalty of the individual to’ civic and national government and efiterprise, * The Public Schools’ Athletic League comprises two sets of mem- bers—those that govern and plan for athletic activity (regular mem- bers of the teaching corps), and ath- letic members (the boys who ac- tively engage in athletic training and competition). An Executive Board, and Elementary Games Committee, the High Schools Games Committee, a Finance and Publicity Committee iyill provide for and control games and sport, Each division will be governed by an athletic league, which shall conduet games. among the. schools of such division, and in case of a baseball tournament the arrangement for games between the champions of each division will be the work of the central league. For AORAE BIR ANE Ata ey Chaps eeney ee competition willbe carried on, Dur- ing another year the intensive form of athletics will be encouraged. This is the sort of athletics in which a hoy trains to reach different stand- ards of athletic ability, and receives 1 prize button in reward for his in- dividual attainment. The records to reach are only those capable of being made by a normally strong and healthy boy of classified weight or age. In this way athletics will appeal to the masses of boys. By beginning with grade-school boys the high schools will receive hoys of more highly developed and resistant physiques. The city. will produce a higher grade of athletics. Through personal contact with the male teachers of the grades in other than school work boys will be greatly benefited. For all such work done it is certain that the sum total of results will be a better citizenship and a greater happiness for future men and women, Prof, Kelly Miller is leading a fight for colored men to officiate in football games where Howard Uni- versity teams contend. In past years colored men have officiated without pay and in interest of the sport dur- ing minor games of the season, but have been dropped or relegated to minor positions whenever Lincoln or Hampton teams were factors. White men have been obtained to officiate, and receive sums of from $15 to $30 and expense money for their services. It is claimed by contending schools that the few colored officials are too likely to be ineompetent or partial, and white-men are prob- ably neither. This supposition is not correct or just. Some colored teams are coached by white men whose sal- aries depend upon the success of the team as a winning eleven, and it is presumed that such a professional coach will do much to insure his team to win. On quite a few ocea- sions throughout the South a per- sonal friend of a white coach has officiated to prevent defeat by the other team. T have officiated in games along- side white men whose decisions I have repeatedly held up as decidedly wrong. Many players on Howard teams can remember occasions where white officials were in error. Many instances have occurred un- der my personal observation on the field of play that prove false the idea that white men are more de- sirable than colored men as officials, That there are but few competent colored officials is true. ‘The job is a thankless one, and its rewards have been simply the appreciation of the winning team. The task re- quires such careful study, hard work and personal qualifications, and in important games so severely taxes the nervous make-up of the official that men are paid up to and beyond $100 in many big games in the coun- try for their services. To make the job appreciable, and to inerease the number of competent officials, col- ored men as well as white should be paid. If impartiality i$ desired, and no local men will do, it-is far the better plan in my judgment to send South or North for competent col- ored men, pay their expenses and a reasonable charge for services than to pay a white man of equal or less competency. $30 and expenses to the field of play—Edwin B. Hen- derson. Mr. W. Preston Bayless of Tue WANTED Ten good, wide-awake young colored women to act as agents for HAIR VIM CHEMI- CAL CO., Inc., (Successor to Columbia Chemical Co., Newport News, Va.) Mrs. J. P. H. COLEMAN, Ph.D., President and Manager, 643 Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. THE NATIONAL FORUM PLYMOUTH NOTES N. W.; Miss Gussie Harrod, Editress, 1145 Fifteenth Street. Rey, Dr, George W. Moore, su- perintendent of Southern church work under the American Mission- ary Association, is conducting re- vival services at Plymouth Congre- gational Chureh, corner 17th and P streets, every evening at 7.45 P, M. Dr. Moore is able and experienced, and for 10 years prior to his present position he was pastor of Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church. He and Dr. Garner cordially invite their friends to help in this work, Rey, Moore is delivering a series of addresses on “Out of Egypt” and kindred themes. Good speaking, hearty singing, and a warm welcome to all. Plymouth was represented by pastor and one delegate at the Mt, Pleasant Congregation Church on Friday evening, November 4, at the installation of Rev. F. J. Goodwin, The fair committee is working faithfully, and it is hoped that every member will assist them, Rey. A, C, Garner was District of Columbia commissioner for the Ap- palachian Exposition, He took down a fine exhibit from Washington, which took first prize as a miscel~ laneous exhibit. He gives chief credit for this honor to Dr. W. Bruce Evans of Armstrong Manual Training School; Miss Charlotte Elizabeth Hunter, the District's foremost kindergartener; Howard University, the Library of Congress and Mr, Thomas E. Barton, These were the heaviest contributors. There were many individuals who were leaders in their line, Rev, Dr, Garner and Mrs, Mary Chureh Ter- rell made addresses on important days, and Col, Theodore Roosevelt, whon ho visited the exposition Octo- ber 7, spent more time in the Negro Building than in any other building, and pronounced the exhibits fine and expressed himself as “delight- ed.” The District was fortunate in having’ Dr. Garner as its representa- tive. Th all, seven prizes come to Washington. ‘The Mayor of Boston gave a din- ner at Young’s Hotel to the colored congregational clergy attending the National Council of Congregational Churches, The guests were Drs, 11. H, Proctor, A. C. Garner, Geo. W. Moore, Revs. W. H. Halloway, W. N. De Berry, Spencer Snell, W. A. Clark, H. S. Barnwell, W. L. Cash, E, A. Harris, M.D., A. J. Tate, A. T. Clarke, S. A. Brown, Clifford Miller, President G. A. Gates, prin- cipal, Washington; Secretary Scott, Prof. Wm. Pickens, Rey, Dr. Hen- derson, E. E. Brown, W. H. Lewis, Samuel Courtney, M.D., Mr, Wil- liams, Mr, Lewis, Mr. Ridley, et al. Mr, and Mrs, Macon Booker of Brooklyn, N. Y., were the guests of Miss Gussie Harrod last week. Mrs. Booker was formerly Miss Ella Murray of Georgetown, D. C. ‘The subject for discussion at the meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society of- the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church last Sunday was “The Work of Our Denomina- tion in Foreign Lands:” Mr. John Ewing gave a very interesting and graphic description of the work of the Presbyterians in foreign mis- sions, He stated that in one partic- ular country the inhabitants are so lacking in religion that they kill off all of their female babes. Mission- aries are doing much, he stated, to relieve this horrible situation, A feature of the afternoon was the piano selection by Miss Brent. ‘The Christian Endeayorers regretted that it was impossible for Rev. F. J. Grimke, their pastor, to be present. Messrs. J. Sherman Hunnicutt SE Se eee oa 9 as SUNS es ea a a Messrs, J. Sherman Hunnicutt and E,.L. Burns leave Saturday, November 5, for Ohio to go to their respective homes, Zanesville and Mt, Sterling, to cast their vote and'spend some time with relatives and friends, PULPITS AND PEWS SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH Rey. J. Milton Waldron, Pastor, 1334 V Street, N. W.; W. H. Scott, Church Editor, 1603 Pierce Place, N. W. The anniversary exercises of the week were continued on Wednesday night, October 26, which was known as sister churches’ night, Ten min- isters, representing their respective churches, were in and about the pul- pit, many of whom had something to say encouragingly to the church. Tt was the first time that such a night had been set apart, and it was a rare treat, On Thursday night we had the pleasure of listening to an excellent sermon by Rev, J. A. Brown, the new pastor of St, John’s Baptist Church, Arlington, Va. Though the fame of Rev. Brown as a pulpit ora- tor and a good pastor had reached us, we were nevertheless agreeably surprised, Miss Maria Morgan, the daughter of one of the founders, read a brief but interesting history of the first 37 years, and Mr. Wm. H, Henderson of the last 10 years’ life of the church. The audience lis- tened with intense interest and pleas- ure at the many facts and incidents which were related for the first time to most of those present. The crowning event of the good things of the week came on Friday night, October 28, when a large and appreciative audience listened to one of the finest lectures delivered in this city for a long time. Dr. Gil- bert’s subject, “Christianity, the So- lution of Race Problem,” is one of the foremost questions of the age, and he has given it deep thought and study. Tt was indeed a gem, and those who had the pleasure of hear- ing it will not soon forget the occa- sion, Mr. John A. Miles and his corps of associates had prepared an excel- lent program of addresses and musi- cal number$, "which were rendered before the lecture was delivered. Representatives from the C, E, so- cieties of the Nineteenth Street, Third Baptist, Zion Baptist and Lin- coln Temple and other churches took part in the exercises of the ee Last Sunday, October 30, was Woman’s Day, and right well did they act their part. ‘They did every- thing but preach the sermons, and many believe they could have done that with credit, but they seemed to prefer that the honor might go to the inyited guests. At the morning service Mrs. Mary C. Dismond, the chairman of the Board of Deacon- esses, presided, assisted by Mrs. Florence Glowe and Mrs. Alice Carroll. The sermon was delivered by Rey, I. N, Ross of the Metro- politan A, M. E, Church, who took for his text, “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do,them;” John 13:17. He spoke for an hour, and yet so iteresting was his dis- course that it seemed but half that time. At 3.30 P. M. a mass-meeting was held, over which Mrs. Mary C. Dismond also presided. ‘The princi- pal address of the meeting was de- livered by Mrs, M. Faneil of the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Va. Professor Brawley of Howard University also delivered a most ex- ccellent address. ‘The musical num- bers, with the exception of a quartet, [were furnished by the ladies, one of ‘whom, Mrs, Mary Tignor, presided at the organ, | The evening service was a con- tinuance of the good things of the day, and Mrs, M. M, Waldron was ‘the presiding officer. She was as- ‘sisted by Mrs, Clara Lee and Mrs. ‘Mary Payne Jackson, Rev. Walter ‘H. Brooks of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church preached the sermon of the evening. ‘Though aware that he was to preach, he said he had not prepared a special sermon for the occasion, Ditring the day, however, he said while visiting his eye had caught sight of this verse of Scrip- ture: “She hath done what she could,” Mark 14:8, From that text he delivered one of the finest | sermons on woman. that, we have heard for a long time. He men- ‘tioned many occasions where women vhad ministered to wants of the ‘Savior, to the disciples and to the “church in general, and their many pena ie for doing good. Mrs, Jennie Kelly Armistead fayored us |with a beautiful solo, “Rock of “Ages,” which was most beautifully ‘rendered, | The final event of anniversary week was the annual supper, which as celebrated on Tuesday night, November 1. ‘The chairman of the “supper committee was Miss Sarah ‘Price, a member of the Ushers’ Association, who was elected by the church for that important position, And well did she perform her task. She was ably assisted by the mem- ‘bers of the Ushers’ Association and ‘its president, Mr. Samuel Frost. Great credit is also due to many other members of the church who ‘contributed many of the necessaries, and their labor as well, to make ‘stich an event a’ stuccess. Preceding the eupper a short serv- ‘ice was held in the main auditorium, ‘over which the pastor, Dr. Waldron, presided, He had much to say of ‘the church and its future; of the plan for wiping out the debt of the ‘church, and of mission work in the ‘home and foreign fields. Reports of the work of the past year were read by Mrs, Mamie A. Jackson for the Board of Deacon- ‘esses; Mr. John A, Miles, the C. E. ‘Society; Mrs, Matilda Harris, the Sunday-school; Miss Katie Kemp, the Sacrifice Club; Miss Josephine Carroll, the Missionary Society, and Mrs. Pocahontas Donoho, for the ‘Temperance Society. Among the special guests to the supper who partook with Dr. and Mrs, Waldron were Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Rev, J. H. Randolph and ‘Mrs, Randolph, Mrs, Mary C. Dis- ‘mond, Reys, Walter H. Brooks, W, ‘J. Howard, J, A. Brown, J. A. White, Mr, James A. Payne, Mr. William Lanier, Mr, John A. Miles ‘and W. H. Scott. Weare pleased to weleome to our fold again Mr. and Mrs, Kinslow and Miss Lottie Perkins, who have heen enending the cummer in Maine NEWLY ELECTED PASTOR MAKES GOOD Raises Large Sum of Money in Rally Perhaps at no time in the history of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church has there been so much money collect- ed in a general rally in so short a time as that collected in the rally just closed, Five weeks ago, the pastor, Rev. | J. H, Randolph, inaugurated a plan by which he divided the entire mem- bership into 25 clubs, giving to each club a leader, and designating Sun- day, October 30, as the day to re- ports By a systematic canvass on | the part of the leaders, and a gener- ous response on the part of each in- dividual member, each club was en- abled to report a large sum, totaling $1027.66, Rey. Randolph, who was installed as pastor of this church on the fourth Sunday of the past July to fill the vacancy caused by the death Bs the late Rev, Dr. J. C, Dent, brings to his new field of work all of the leading characteristics that dis- tinguished his highly-successful pas- torial career in Portsmouth, Va., and | made him so widely known and the eames leader of his people in that section of the State. He seems ‘to be especially adapted for organiz- ‘ing and carrying into execution ‘many novel plans for the successful management of his church. In view of the fact that Rev. Randolph is supported by such an efficient corps of officers and trus- tees, coupled with his natural execu- tive ability, his breadth of informa- ‘tion and his past experience as a financier, it is predicted by his many friends that his work here will be a lasting monument to the denomi- nation, The- following is-a-partial. list. of those who contributed: so largely to the success of the rally: Club No. 8, led by Mr, J. E. Epps, reported $103.50; club No. 5, led by Mrs. Laura Cooper, reported $81.66; club No. 9, led by Miss Celia Dogans, reported $72.65; club No. Nig) ee hte! Jamies ithompaani et ‘ported $69.75; club No. 20, led by Mrs, Emma Lucas, of which Mr. W. Perry took such an ‘active part, reported $58.09. Mrs, Marcellas Hart reported $33.80 for club No. 24. Other clubs that reported large ae were club No. 1, led by Mr. Geo, Curtis; club No. 2, led by Rev. W. H, Underwood, club No. 3, Mr. ‘French Johnson; No. 4, Prof. Isaiah Johnson ; No, 6, Mr. Louis Patteric; club No. 7, Mrs, Georgianna Chun; club No, 10, Mrs. D. L, Fowler; No. 11, Mrs, Matilda Matthews; club No, 12, headed by Mr. W. Cooper, greatly assisted by Mrs, Laura Ed- wards club No. 13, led by Mr, John Fountain; club No. 15, Mr. George Mason} club No. 16, Mrs. Mollie Gaines; club No. 17, Mrs, Sarah Patterson; club No. 18, Prof. G. W. Smith; club No. 19, Mr. James Ross; club No, 21, Mr, Robert [Brisco; club No. 22) Mr W. HL. | Henson; club No. 23, Mr. Hilliary Middleton; club No. 25, Mr. John Carey superintendent of Sunday school, ‘The pastor gives great credit to each member of his church, and says without such a hearty co-operation lomthelpedt Se cath lindividualniesd) ber his work would be impossible. At some future time Tur Na- ‘rioxaL Forum hopes to give to its renders a full account of Rey. Ran- | dolph's lifework, ELITE COLUMN Coninieaty PRESTON BALES B16 Set NW Hailowann Ratectatuments: A very pretty Hallowe'en party was given at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. William Reed, 28 N street N. W., Monday eveniuy, Co- tober 31. Enjoyable games suitable for the occasion were participated in on the second floor, and music and dancing on’ the first. In the.contest of guessing the names of the masked persons, Mr. Walter Grimshaw re- ceived the prize, A. three-course supper was served, after which the guests parted for their homes, de- claiming Mr. and Mrs, Reed charm- ing host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs, Hardy gave a beau- tifal’ Hallowe'en party Friday night, when ‘their youngest daughtet, Net- tie, ‘entertained a few of her friends, Those preserit were Misses Minerva Freeman, Margaret “Lemos, Anna ‘Hackley, Christina Young, Alice ‘ind Rachel Waddleton, Matgaret Wilkinson, Ellen Dixon, Alice and Carlotta Peters, Refreshments weré served by Master Clifton Hardy, masqiterading as a ghost. ‘The ditiing-room was lighted by ‘candles in pumpkin heads, ears of corn, éte, Nettie, as the witeh, proved herself a most pledsing enter- tainer, A very prettily-appointed Hal- lowe'en reception was given in honor of Miss Fletcher’ Howe of Hampton, Va., at the residence of Mrs, A. M. Ray; 1929 6th street N. W,,’ Saturday evening, October 29, An enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and playing whist.” An excellent musical program was ren= dered and a verytoothsome luncheon was served, Prof, and Mrs, Kelly Miller enter- tained at a Hallowe'en party on Monday evening.. ‘Those present were Misses Ida Mitchell, Lula Allan, Edna Gray, Jennie Robinson, Annie Jones, Dr, Eya Ross and Miss Proud; Messrs. Jay. Cox, -Ernest Marshall, Maurice Clifford, Cruso Stanton, J. D, Cabiness, Prof. Naval ‘Thomas, Dr. Tighor and Hon, Jas. A. Cobb, A real Hallowe'en supper was served, and the evening was spent delightfully, ‘of Mrs, Shippen, 1316 V street, pre- sented a very attractive appearance, the beautiful, autumnal. leayes, the luscious red apples suspended from [cords in doorways, the huge bunches of grapes and nuts reminded one that it was the night for “ghosts and goblins” to pay their yearly visit, Miss Bessie Shippen entertained several of her friends at a Hal+ lowe’en party, in which the charm, ing hostess had arranged so dexter- ously and artistically for an evening of pleasure, Th evening was be- gtn with the favorite game. of “whist.” The first prize was won by Miss Lucille M. Nooks. The “booby” prize was won by Miss Hat- tie Butler, Next was a guessing contest, in which: Mr. Norman But- ler carried off the honor. After trip- ping the “light fantastic” they pro- ceeded to the dining-room, where the black cats and Jack o’ lanterns reminded the party that the mid- night hour was rapidly approaching |and that the uninvited guest would |probably enter unannounced, But |after having a peep at the table no Jone would yolunteer, to “keep | watch.” The hostess thonghtfully added an extra plate, so that instead of frightening guests away, that it, | too, should also partake of the elabo- [rate supper. Fortune telling and ghost stories were freely told. ‘Those present were Misses Clara, Eliza’and Carrie Shippen, Hattie Butler, Lucy Iecrc and Lucille M. Nooks; | Messrs, Charles Hill, Robert and. Norman Butler, Richard Johnson and Mr, Harvey and Mr, Richard- son, M street high school football team will play Storer College team at Harper's Ferry Saturday afternoon, | November 5. Hon. W. L. Houston spent sev- eral days in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, N. Y.; Philadelphia, and visited his family in this city over Sunday, He |left on Monday for Chicago, TH fe hafedaa Ele Aotenoait Blasiche Wright, who formerly resided at 1314 V street N. W., now live at 453 Florida avenue N, W, Mrs. Wilbur E. King, wife of | Hon, Wilbur E. King, the assistant prosecuting attorney of Franklin county, Columbus, O., is spending several days in the city visiting Mrs. Harry A. Lynch, 1344 T street’ N! W. Mrs, King will also visit in New York city before returning to Co- lumbus, O. While in Ohio Prof. J. Sherman Hunnicutt, at present a clerk in the Bureau of the Census, will spend several days at. Wilberforce Univer- sity visiting his parents and assist in coaching the 'Varsity football team, Mr. Hunnicutt was coach three sea; sons, 1995, 1906, and 1907. The boys will welcome his coming with a lusty cheer and a cordial “howdy, Honey, howdy,” Judge F, L. Barnett of Chicago was in the city a’ few days this'week, representing the State of Illinois in the prosecution of a defraudér, Besides the examination for, a teacher of German: in the colored high schools of this city, an exam- ination will also be held for teacher of Latin on November 11,and 12, ac- cording to’ information . received from R. N. Mattingly, secretary.of the Board of Examiners for Colored Schools. Circulars of information may be obtained from the secretary at the Armstrong Manual Training School, Washington, D.C. This ex, amination is open to all graduates of | accredited colleges. Mr. John N, Goins of the Goins Printing Co..is yery much pleased with the new lgcation of their print- ing plant at 1344. You street E,, where they have more space ind in- creased facilities. Mr. John T, Rhines, the: promi- nent ‘undertaker of the city; who has been ill, is very much improved. 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As it has been often said, "Oh he is only a Pullman Porter," I want to impress the public with the fact that the company numbers among its employees graduates from colleges, lawyers, doctors and other professions; in fact, men from all walks and stations in life. Those who owe their present position to the company too often fail to give credit where credit is due. I shall in the near future give a more accurate account of the number of colored employees in the service. The Progressive Lodge of Elks No. 35 held their regular meeting on Friday evening, October 28. There was a large attendance. Exalted Ruler J. E. Robinson of Manhattan Lodge of New York was present, and assisted in the initiation. A committee was appointed to arrange for the Memorial Service, which takes place the first Sunday in December. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Buckman and Mrs. J. B. Shamwell of 1929 6th street N. W., made a short visit to Baltimore. Mr. J. H. Jones, one of our prominent young men, of 239 Potter avenue, Long Branch, is visiting friends in Jersey City. Miss Gertrude Bailey of the Bailey Company notion store, 1458 P street N. W., has taken charge of a school at Rocky Point, Md. Golden Wedding The home of Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Arnold of 419 Q street N. W. was the scene of a beautiful "At Home" and celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on Thursday evening, October 20. The home was fittingly decorated with palms and white chrysanthemums, which made it a veritable summer garden. Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Arnold were married in Zanesville, Ohio, in the fall of 1860 by the Rev. Solomon H. Thompson, pastor of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Arnold has been actively engaged in the Christian ministry for a number of years, having filled many important stations, and also served acceptably as presiding elder of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference for a number of years. About two years ago Rev. Arnold, of his own volition, asked to be retired, which request was very reluctantly granted because of the honest, upright and reputable life which he has lived before his people. Rev. Arnold is a communicant of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church of this city. Mrs. Mary E. Arnold, who has helped very much in the material progress of her husband, is also a communicant of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, and actively engaged in the missionary work of the Baltimore Conference Branch, being chairman of the Mothers' Meetings. Mrs. Arnold's quiet and unassuming way, yet sincere and untiring in Christian work, has won for her the praise and admiration of the entire body. The host and hostess had prepared a sumptuous repast for their guests, the menu consisting of chicken salad, ice cream and cake and fruit punch. Rev. and Mrs. Arnold have six children, all of whom are living; Two sons in Wilmington, N. C., one being an undertaker and the other a dentist; one son in New York city, in business, and the fourth son is a Government clerk in Washington, D. C.; two daughters, Miss Laura Arnold principal of one of the public schools of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Nettie Thompson, who resides in Washington also. In conversation with the hostess about the numerous presents which were received, she said that little did she dream that they would receive so many handsome and appreciative presents; that it was simply an "At Home" to meet her friends and have a social chat with them. Aside from the many presents sent and brought, many letters of congratulation were also sent. Happy Couple Celebrates 19th Marriage Anniversary On last Monday night the home of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Shelton, 416 3d street S. W., was the scene of one of the most delightful and enjoyable parties ever given on such an occasion, when her doors were thrown open and her generous hospitality was extended to their many friends, who had gathered to make merry with them in celebrat- THE NATIONAL FORUM on to give shall accu f col Elks ing their nineteenth marriage anniversary. After indulging in the pleasantries of the evening the guests retired to the dining-room to be further delighted with an enjoyable New England supper, prepared by the hostess, who is noted for her culinary acquirements. Among those present were Mr. I. N. Cabaniss, Mrs. Thomas Bowie, Missess Geneva Shelton, Susie Shelton, Agnes Johnson, Sarah and Eva Cooper, Mrs. Francis Diggs, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pryor, Mr. J. T. Newman, Mr. W. H. Hicks, Mr. R. Blunt, Miss Blanche Henson, Mrs. M. Baton, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and sister, Mr. Howard Stewart, Miss Cora Watson, Mr. John Diggs, Mr. Clarence Barnes and Mrs. M. Lawson. The Goins Printing Co. has removed from 1930 14th street to 1344 U street N. W., upstairs. Mr. John N. Goins made a flying trip to Richmond, Va., this week. Some Famous Echoes. Some Famous Echoes. There is a famous echo on the Rhine between Cobentz and Bingen which repeats a word seventeen times, while in the sepulcher of Metella, the wife of Sulla, in the Roman Campagna, there is an echo which repeats five times in different keys and will also give back with distinctness a hexameter line which requires two and a half seconds to utter. Brewster mentions an echo on the north side of Shipley church, in Sussex, England, which repeats twenty-one syllables. Not Ladylike. "What do you think I ought to say to you for coming home so late—and in such a condition?" demands the lady of the house. "Perish zhe thought!" gracefully replies the courteous husband. "Perish zhe thought! M' dear, surely you would not sh'pose I would ever shink you ought to shay zhe things I shink you ought to shay!" -Judge. Faté of a Speeder. Gunner—Bigwood, the millionaire, started off for a banquet and was rested for speeding. Guyer—Then he wasn't wined and toasted? Gunner—No; instead he was fined and roasted—Chicago News. "Jones is a genius." "I never thought much of his poems." "They are not the reason. He succeeds in selling them."—Buffalo Express. Beaten to a Mummy. Until pretty late in the eleighteenth century mummies entered into a great variety of drugs, balms and other medicaments. As the genuine mummy was then expensive, recipes were given by many ancient writers for converting human flesh into mummy. Usually only certain portions of the body were used, and these were beaten, dried, macerated and spiced out of all likeness to their natural condition. hence "beaten to a mummy." Numerous allusions are made to the practice in ancient literature, and in an old play, "Bird In a Cage," are the directions, "Make mummy of my flesh and sell me to the apothecaries." Not So Green. "Yeon city chap think you are pretty smart, don't yeon?" drawled the farm lad. "Ever been to one of our spelling bees?" "Never had the pleasure," responded the city boarder. "Waal, by beck, yeou've missed a lot. Now our favorite catchword is ice." "Why, that only has three letters. Why should the word ice be so popular?" "Because it is easy to slip on. Ha, ha, ha."—Chicago News. It's Nature. "I noticed in the store we visited to day everybody was crowded around the perfumery counter." "Oughtn't perfume naturally to be a scenter of attraction?"—Baltimore American. The most completely lost of all days is the one on which we have not laughed.—Chamfort. Tingling Ears. If your ears burn, people say, some one is talking about you. This is very old, for Pliny says, "When our ears do glow and tingle some do talk of us in our absence." Shakespeare in "Much Ado About Nothing" makes Beatrice say to Ursula and Hero, who had been talking of her, "What fire is in mine ears!" Sir Thomas Browne ascribes this conceit to the superstition of guardian angels, who touch the right ear if the talk is favorable and the left if otherwise. This is done to cheer or warn. "When a man asks me for advice," said the good natured person, "I always find myself getting into a discussion." "Well," replied Mr. Sirius Barker, "most of us ask for advice because we would rather argue than work."—Washington Star. Little Stories of The Stage P WHEN Sarah Bernhardt was last touring this country and was playing in St. Louis a member of her company was taken suddenly ill on the evening when a performance of "Camille" was to be given. It just happened that there was no one in the company who WILLETTE there was no one KERSHAW. in the company who was up in the part, and the management were at a loss what to do in order to give the show. Willette Kershaw, who is at present playing the leading role in "The Country Boy," Edgar Selwyn's new comedy of city life, was in St. Louis visiting her parents. The fact of Bernhardt's distress was brought to her notice by the manager of the theater, who was a personal friend of hers and who spoke of the seriousness of the situation. Miss Kershaw volunteered to play the part. Her offer was accepted, and she acquitted herself with credit. As a result Willette Kershaw enjoys the distinction of being the only American actress who ever played in support of the "divine Sarah." Kate Douglas Wiggin, whose first play, "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," is attracting so much attention, is especially a children's author. To think of Mrs. Wiggin is to see her surrounded with child faces, for there is scarcely a book of hers without a glimpse of juvenile life, and the greater part of her work centers about a child hero or heroine. "You have many children," said a crystal gazer once to Mrs. Wiggin. It was in County Meath, Ireland, at a fair held on the grounds of Lord THE WOMEN'S CARD GAME Darnley, and the crystal gazer had been brought from Dublin for the occasion. "I have no children," replied the author. "But I see them; they are coming, still coming—oh, so many little ones! They are clinging to you; you are surrounded by them," went on the Dublin woman, her eyes on the ball, nor would she accept denial "They are the children of a relative?" she asked hopefully. "No? I cannot understand. I see them," she insisted. Helen Ware, who is starring this season in "The Deserters," a military melodrama, is one of the very few female stars who have made their way to the top of the ladder through hard work. From the time she made her debut on the stage as a "super" with Maude Adams in "The Little Minister" up to now she has shown that A. M. H. HELEN WARE. success in the theater can be won without a pull or through managerial favoritism. Miss Ware's pet fad is the collecting of antique jewelry, and she is never so happy as when visiting the shops that deal in antiques. Besides possessing an extensive gathering of rings of uncommon stones, she treasures a valuable collection of necklaces. RULES ENCOURAGE FORWARD PASS TAKES PLACE OF MASS PLAY. Restrictions on Push and Pull and Interference Make Its Development Necessary—Coaches See Possibilities of This Play More Than Ever. With line rushes virtually barred from football games as a result of penalties placed upon the push and pull plays and with end runs and off tackle plays waited for by a defense which has been in no degree weakened, forward passes promise to be a more important feature of football this season than ever before. The forward toss is one of the few departments of the offensive game which have grown in usefulness through revisions in the rules. Coaches are more and more seeing the possibilities this year than before, and critics declare that by the middle of the season the toss will be as important a part of the sport as the mass play under the old regime. Plays around the end and off tackle will vary the forward passes, and plays inside the tackles seldom will be seen in the later games of the season. "The abolition of the push and pull has killed the mass play as nothing else could," is the declaration of a prominent western player. There is no chance for a man to gain more than a yard or so through the line without interference save when the combination is used as a trick play, when it may result in good gains. As is the case with all tricks, the value of the line play this year lies not in the real strength of the play, but rather in the infrequency with which it is attempted and the surprise occasioned. New Code Favors Pass. Two parts of the revised code favor the use of the forward pass. The first of these is the clause permitting the ball to be thrown directly over the line of scrimmage instead of five yards to the side of the snapper back. The second is that which prohibits interference on the part of the defense with men eligible to receive the ball, except that interference which may be incidental to a bona fide attempt to secure the oval. Both these revisions will prove of great assistance to the offense and make the forward pass one of the safest and surest ground gainers which is in the power of coaches to use. In permitting the ball to be passed directly over the line of scrimmage the rules allow greater leeway than ever before for trick plays, with the forward pass as the mainspring. The variety which can be used in this way is almost unlimited, whereas under the old system of forcing the ball to be thrown to the side the forward pass was handicapped. The Restrictions on the Toss. The Restrictions on the Toss. There is a restriction of the forward pass, however, which requires that the man making it be at least five yards behind the line of scrimmage. At first glance this would appear to be a serious handicap, for it might be supposed the back field would be obliged to stand farther back when such a play was contemplated than under ordinary circumstances and in so doing would show its hand to the opposing eleven. Closer study of the play, however, will show this restriction has little effect for the man who is to make the pass may stand in his regular position until he receives the ball and then drop back the required five yards. In this way he not only covers his own intentions regarding the forward pass, but also gives his teammates time to get into position to receive the throw. Men eligible to receive the forward pass are more clearly defined this year. The rule book says that all men standing more than a yard back of the line of scrimmage and those on the ends of the line of scrimmage are eligible. Thus the back field, the quarterback and the ends are all possibilities, and as one of these must make the pass there are five men who may receive the ball. Care must be taken that the ends either are on the line of scrimmage or more than a yard back. If they are not on the line of scrimmage or more than a yard back of it they are eligible for the pass neither as backs nor as ends. Body Check Prohibited. In the restriction prohibiting the body check by defensive players the side making the forward pass has more chance to complete the play. Before the body check was introduced by Princeton and Pennsylvania there were more completed passes despite the fact that the toss was crude and not nearly so well planned as was the case last year when more than half the attempts resulted in penalties. This was the direct result of the permission of the body check, at once the greatest defensive measure and the most dangerous play brought out by coaches in the last ten years. Baseball Team to Tour Australia Tommy Burns, former world's heavyweight champion, purposes to tour Australia with a baseball team made up of star players picked from the teams of the Pacific Coast and Northwestern leagues. Burns has cabled his Australian agent to negotiate for the tour of the all star team. Spain and Her Young Monarch THERE is another boy king on whom the eyes of the world are now focused—Alfonso of Spain—owing to the riots that have broken out in his domain following the upheaval in Portugal. The trouble in Spain comes as no surprise, as it has been well known for months past that a storm was brewing in that country and the police and military have had their hands full to prevent a general uprising. Barcelona is the great center of discontent in Spain, and it is there that General Weyler has been placed in command. He has not only had the anniversary of "bloody week" to deal with, but has also been confronted with a miners' strike. It was from Barcelona that Alejandro Lerrout, chief of the republicans there, is reported to have sent his ominous message to Provisional President Braga of Portugal: "Start your revolution. We will take care of ours." Alfonso is a fatalist. "What must will happen," said he recently. "I have had twenty-four years' fun, and if I go up in fireworks—well, there's a bouncing boy to take my place, which was not the case when my father died." The wonderful training which the queen mother has given him has always been a matter of comment all over Europe. The young king has crammed many narrow escapes from death into his short life. When he was a baby he was found half choked in a dirty clothes basket. He had been kidnapped and hidden there until an opportunity occurred for taking him out of the palace. This was really the origin of Queen Christina's anxiety for his safety, which with the passage of years has developed into almost a mania with her. One of Alfonso's narrowest Royal KING ALFONSO, QUEEN VICTORIA AND THEIR TWO SONS. escapes occurred when he was charged by a mad bull. Most boys would have run away, but Alfonso stood his ground and, coolly lifting his rife, brought the beast dead at his feet with a well directed bullet. Almost his first auto experience nearly cost him his life. He had learned to drive a car and invited some of his ministers out for a drive. They had no alternative but to go. When they had started the king took control of the car from the chauffeur and sent it ahead at full speed and in the first five minutes succeeded in bringing about a collision with a tree. The car was smashed up and the party thrown violently out. When they got up it was to see the king sitting on the ground holding his sides in a paroxysm of laughter. Alfonso was almost the first monarch in Europe to drive a motorcar. A member of his household bought one, and the young king, seeing it, insisted on being shown how it worked. Then one day, the car was standing idle, he jumped in and started off at fifty miles an hour round the grounds. When at last he brought the car to a standstill an official ran up and rated him soundly for jeopardizing his life. "You mind your own business," retorted Alfonso. 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Individually and collectively the Crimson appears just now to be the class among the big eastern four. Team Rich In Experience. Head Coach Haughton has had fewer football problems to face than any other COPYRIGHT - BOSTON PHOTO NEWS CO. MINOT, LAST YEAR'S ALL AMERICAN FULL- BACK, NOW PLAYING AT GUARD. MINOT, LAST YEAR'S ALL AMERICAN FULL-BACK, NOW PLAYING AT GUARD. er eastern coach, and as a result the Crimson eleven and substitutes comprise at the moment the strongest squad east of the Mississippi. The many veterans have taken kindly to the new playing regulations. They are rich in experience and have had a lot of hard personal coaching. The team is going fast and well. The line is heavy, strong and active, and there are three sets of backs as good as the Crimson has had in recent years. Under the new game Harvard is as strong as it has been in seasons past, if not stronger. Crimson's Great Line. Harvard's line seems almost impregnable, and this is exceptionally true now with the abolition of the tandem formations and the old pulling and pushing. The line is as follows: Felton, 183; McKay, 200; Minot, 192; Perry Smith, 181; Fisher, 183; Withington, 192; L. D. Smith, 175. Minot, of course, is not yet accustomed to playing at guard, but it would seem, not only on paper, but from the experience of the few games already played, that this line is as strong as any coach could wish for. But Harvard has not been able to push Yale across her own goal line. It is going to be a question between the open game and speedy men. In the open game Harvard has worked her forward passes successfully more than she has lost, and of speed she seems to have plenty. 1915 GAMES IN FRISCO. A. G Spalding Will Ask Baseball Commission to Consider Plan. INSTITUTION TO CONSIDER PLAN. A plan to have the world's baseball championship series played in San Francisco in 1915 in connection with the Panama exposition being planned for that year has the backing of A. G. Spalding. He will urge favorable consideration of the plan upon the members of the national baseball commission. It is urged that such an arrangement would not only be financially profitable, but would also give many thousands who would not otherwise get the chance an opportunity to see major league teams play. Two Changes In Baseball Managers. The season of 1911 will not see so many changes in the big league teams as came about a year ago. In 1900 Philadelphia, Boston and Brooklyn had plots who lost their jobs when the season ended. This is the first year for Lake, Doolin and Dahlen, and all three have been signed for another campaign. In the American there will be only two new leaders, Hal Chase in New York and another in St. Louis, O'Connor of the Browns is to be relieved of managerial duties. THE NATIONAL FORUM Our New Army of Fliers For Future Wars No doubt the aeroplane will play an important part in future wars, and no doubt Europe has been first to recognize that fact, but from now on America must be reckoned with in this direction, for this country now has a national organization of filters and men No doubt the aeroplane will play an important part in future wars, and no doubt Europe has been first to recognize that fact, but from now on America must be reckoned with in this direction, for this country now has a national organization of fliers and men interested in the work of the bird men to co-operate with our army and navy. It is called the United States Aeronautical reserve and already has over 3,000 members, who propose to lose no time in making the society an effective adjunct to the nation's offensive and defensive forces. Heretofore the airship has been more of a toy than anything else, largely because it has not advanced much beyond that state, but from now on an effort will be made to develop the machine and train men so that they will be important factors in case of hostilities. France has already done this, and England and Germany are endeavoring to overtake their alert rival. Here in the United States, so distant from any other first class power, the incentive to employ the heavier than air machine for military purposes has not been great. But in the future we should be as well if not better prepared to hold our own in this direction as any nation in the world. The United States Aeronautical reserve is a nation wide association of aeroplane inventors, professional and amateur aviators, designers and builders of aeroplane engines and other aerial equipment, army and navy officials prominent in the regular service and in the militia of the states, financiers, statesmen, newspaper men, sportsmen and hundreds of others interested in aeronautics, from President Taft down to the humbest aeroplane mechanic, and they are all banded together to advance the aeroplane as a war engine, to make something better of it than a mere exhibition toy and of its aviators something besides air chasers of prize money. Clifford B. Harmon, best known of the amateur aviators, has been ap- CLIFFORD B. HARMON. pointed chief of staff of the reserves, while the sons of Thomas F. Ryan, the well known financier, are taking an important part in the work, John Barry Ryan holding the office of commodore of the association. The other son of Mr. Ryan, Allan A., is now a prominent figure in aviation in this country, being manager of the international air tournament at Belmont park. Governors and other prominent men in various states are also officers of the reserves, which will have their headquarters in New York. The active members include only drivers of aeroplanes and owners, designers, inventors, builders and others who are doing practical work for the advancement of aviation. Not so long ago you could have counted all the bird men who had done anything to speak of in the air on the fingers of one hand; today it would be like counting an immense flock of sheep in the field, for in the past year or two they have sprung up like mushrooms, and almost every day their ranks are being added to. Many of these fliers were expert mechanics or inventors before turning their attention to aviation, others automobile drivers who craved a more remunerative and exciting sport, while a large number took it up merely as a pastime, only to become devoted to the art of flying and world famous for their achievements. Of course the magnet to attract most of them has been the fame and riches to be gained in this new and daring profession. Among those who have only recently gained fame for their achievements in aviation is Walter S. Brookins, who broke the world's record for cross country continued flight a few weeks ago. With only two steps he made the trip from Chicago to the state fair at Springfield, III, a distance of 186 miles, in five hours and forty-three minutes, maintaining an average speed of 32.7 miles an hour. For this trip he won a prize of $10,000. Brookins is the youngest aviator in the world, being but twenty-two, and is a pupil of the Wright brothers and their representative at the international meet. He is In Aviation Some Recent Achievements of the Bird Men well known as a "rough rider" of the air, but lets it be known that he does not take unnecessary risks or do things just because they are spectacular and hair raising. When asked recently what prompted him to make his sensational high flight at Atlantic City, when he set a new record for high altitude, he frankly and promptly replied: "Five thousand dollars." FIVE thousand dollars. Another aviator who gained sudden fame by his remarkable achievement was John B. Moissant of Chicago, who flew from Paris to England with a passenger, the first time that such a feat had been accomplished. Moissant was so little known at the time MOISSANT IN FLIGHT. that he was supposed to be a Spanish, and it was only after this trip that Europe finally learned his nationality. What made the journey all the more remarkable was the fact that it was only the fifth time he had gone up in an acroplane, and he was looked upon by European bird men as an amateur from whom they had little to fear in the way of losing their laurels. Recently Molesnant returned to America to take part in the contests at Belmont park, and his work is attracting much attention. Another recent feat to astonish the world was that of George Chavez, the first man to fly over the Alps in an airplane and who died from injuries in a fall at the end of his trip. The passage of Chavez was extremely impressive and was witnessed by a group of the Augustine friars from the hospice. Like a gigantic bird with white outstretched wings the spectators first saw the machine hugging the flank of the mountain and above the yawning Saltine gorge. The wind was blowing at the rate of three meters a second, and the airship rocked perceptibly as it passed over the heads of the cheering spectators at a height of above 450 feet. Chavez took the Monsera route, crossing the pass at an altitude of more than 8,000 feet. A little more than a century ago Napoleon built the great military road over it, an engineering feat which will forever be regarded as highly creditable. Five years ago a railroad tunnel cut through twelve and a half miles of mountain rock and earth was opened as another and quicker means of travel. That, too, was a marvelous work. There has since remained but one other method of passage across the mountains, and that was achieved when Chavez's aeroplane circled up 8,000 feet into the frosted air and shot over the depression into Italy. The accident occurred as Chavez was endeavoring to make a landing at Dornodassola. The Alps had been crossed successfully, and the aviator was descending gracefully with the power of his machine shut off. When about thirty feet above the ground a sudden gus of wind seemed to catch the monoplane, which turned over and fell, carrying down Chavez with it. When the crowds that had been watching the descent ran up they found Chavez dying. Still another bird man to gain much fame recently is Claude Grahame-White, the British aviator, whose brilliant work at one meet in this country netted him $22,000 in cash prizes. He A biplane flying over a mountainous landscape. has shown us that bombs may easily and accurately be dropped from aeroplanes on the deck of a warship and that a flight around the Boston light is possible. For that feat he received a prize of $10,000. These are only a few of the remarkable achievements of the bird men of late. 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