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VOL. XXV NO.. VI Oldest inhabitants Observe Fourth Annual Meeting Held at Alton Farm, Md, Summer Home of Crosby S. Noyes—Patriotic Oratory—Cane Presented to Host—Officers Elected. In the shade of the grove fronting Alton Farm, the summer home of Crosby S. Noyes, the Association of Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia held its annual meeting on Tuesday and celebrated Independence Day. Special cars leaving Fifteenth and G streets northwest carried the association and its many invited guests to Sligo, Md. There carriages met the cars and carried the passengers to the Noyes home. Soon after 11 o'clock the 300 and more persons who united to thus observe the nation's birthday assembled before the piazza of Alton farmhouse, which was decorated with flags and palms as a platform for the speakers. REGRET FOR HAY'S DEATH. As a preliminary to the program Dr. Joseph T. Howard, corresponding secretary of the association, presented a resolution of regret at the death of Secretary Hay, which was unanimously adopted, as follows: "Resolved, by the Association of Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia, That we deeply lament the death of the estimable Secretary of State, deeming it a great loss to the country at large, praying that the vacant station may be filled by as gilted and upright a man as was John Hay. "Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted family our heartfelt sympathy in their breavement, hoping that they will derive great comfort from the assurance which the purity of his life affords." A. H. Ragan, representing the association, presented to Grosby S. Noyes a gold headed cane, and expressing the hope that it might be we many years before the recipient is required to use it as a physical support. OFFICERS ELECTED. Concluding the business portion of the meeting officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Allison Nailor, Jr.; vice-presidents, Jacob Behlmeier, A. H. Ragan, Benjamin C. Wright, Thomas H. Langley, J. D. Cottrell, W. W. Birch, Henry M. Gillinger, Albert Groupe, Crosby S. Noyes, William R. Smith, Fred L. Moore and Rudolph Eichhorn; treasurer, Rudolph Eichhorn; marshal, James A. Weinburger; corresponding secretary, Joseph T. Howard; recording secretary, B. W. Reiss; monitor, John Douglass. The program of the day was opened with the singing of "America" by the assemblage. Allison Nailor, Jr., read the Declaration of Independence, and Mrs. Thomas C. Neyes sang "The Star Spangled Banner," followed by "Annie Laurie." MR. MACFARLAND'S SPEECH. Commissioner Macfarland then made an address. Mr. Macfarland spoke as follows: "The shadow of a national sorrow envelops this Fourth of July. We are mourning the passing of the great Secretary of State, who was the representative of the District of Columbia in the National Government. We who knew him best loved him most. He was a loyal and generous citizen of the District as well as a statesman of unexamplied achievement and world-wide fame. "I can testify, not only to numerous benefactions, but to his keen and helpful interest in District affairs. Again and again when I sought his counsel and co-operation for the advancement of District interests under a kind offer of them when I became Commissioner he responded with heartiness and showed the greatest pride in the National Capital and the greatest desire to serve it. "It is appropriate to recall his cordial interest in the District government celebration of Independence Day two years ago and his regret that his early departure to his summer home prevented his making an address on that occasion. "Practical idealist as he was, believing profoundly in the practical value of spiritual things, he expressed the warmest commendation of that celebration, and hoped that the National Capital would never neglect the national birthday. We cannot more fittingly honor his memory than by honoring the day which he held sacred for all that it represents. "At both ends of the social scale there are many native born Americans who never celebrate Independence Day, and some of them laugh at those who do. Fortunately, the lapse of 129 years has not blunted the edge of Adams' advice to most of us. "Because the sentiment of patriotism still rules in many hearts, because, out of the abundance of such hearts the mouth still speaketh, to remind and encourage, to reprove and stimulate, the state will endure, society will continue unshaken, and it will be still safe and profitable for the men who would have been Tories in the times that tried men's souls to ignore the Fourth of July. But if they could have their way, if we were all drawn into their materialism, the days of the republic would be numbered." The octet of the Saengerbund was loudly applauded for their rendition of "Old Black Joe," as was also the recitation of Kipling's "Recessional" by Fred E. Barbour. Several extemporaneous speeches and songs, among the latter one by the Burnside Post G. A. R. Glee Club, made up the balance of the program. "Atul Lang Syne," sung by the audience, concluded the order of the entertainment. AMONG ODD FELLOWS District Grand Secretary James H. Coleman is daily receiving many letters of congratulation upon his re-election as delegate to the twenty-fourth session of the D. G. L. By returning Bro. Coleman to the D. G. L., Rising Sun Lodge did itself and the order great credit. Bro. Coleman is well and most favorably known among the unselfish, progressive members of the order, as an active and useful Odd Fellow. Social Lodge No 1810 has elected Bro. George W. Thomas as delegate to the twenty-fourth session of the D. G. L., which convenes in September next. Bro. Thomas is very popular and an earnest advocate of progress. District Grand Director James L. Turner, of Union Light Lodge No. 1655, takes his defeat philosophically. Bro. Turner has made a very popular executive officer. In the race for delegate to the D. G. L. Bloom of Youth Lodge No. 1368 stuck close to her "Creed." It seems that the "other" candidate did not get (H)all he wanted. The Har(r) is too long. Root of David Lodge No. 5414 did itself great credit by electing B. Jennings as delegate to the D. G. L. Rev. Jennings is well informed and would make an ideal District Grand Chaplain. Excelsior Lodge No. 5441, the youngest in this jurisdiction, returned Eli Samuels to the D. G. L. Bro. Samuels is very thoughtful and stands well in the order. In point of membership Peter Ogden Lodge No. 1374 stands at the head of the list in this jurisdiction. This is the lodge of which the present District Grand Master T. W. West is a member. Bro. Charles Harris, one of the most progressive and popular members of the lodge, was elected delegate to the D. G. L. Ex-Districtvt Grand Directors J. T. Cole and Robert Rhone are also members of this historic lodge, as well as life members of the D. G. L. The twenty-fourth session of the D. G. L. will convene at Odd Fellows' Hall at 8 p. m., September next. All members of the order in good standing can attend the meetings of the D. G. L., provided they have the quarterly P. W. WORK Work while the sun shines bright; Waste not your precious time, For coming is the night. Work while you're able to; For onward swiftly comes the time When you no work can do. Work while the season's here; Work while you've muscles strong, And don't forget about the time But spend not all you make; Remember old age is on your track And will soon you overtake. A. H. Negro Collector Sworn in Appoints George W. Smalley's Daughter His Stenographer. Charles Anderson, the leader of the colored Republican organization of this city, who was appointed to succeed Chas H. Treat as Collector of Internal Revenue of the Second District, took office yesterday. He was sworn in by United States Marshal Henkel. Mr. Treat, who has been appointed United States Treasurer, left yesterday for Washington to take up his new duties. Two express wagon loads of flowers were sent to the Collector's office at 150 Nassau street. Nearly half of them came from Democratic leaders who are friendly with the colored Collector. Mr. Anderson has made no change in his office force except to appoint Miss Ida Smalley, daughter of George W. Smalley, the London Times correspondent, his stenographer. Miss Smalley's mother was the adopted daughter of Wendell Phillips. GOV. VARDAMAN AROUSEL. Appointment of Negro Clerk for Post-office Evokes Criticism of President. (From the Washington Post.) MR. O. J. RICKETTS, Jackson, Miss., July 1.—Gov. Vardaman has given out a characteristic interview anent the selection of a negro clerk for Greenwood, his home post-office: "I am in hope that the negro's respect for public opinion will cause him to resign or decline the place. I sincerely hope that the white people of Greenwood will have too much respect for themselves to permit him to hold it. This incident presents an ever-recurring phase of the race problem which must be met and handled prudently, but at all times with unfinchin firmness, by the white people of the South. "My observation and close study of the race problem, of the negro side of it particularly, convinces me that when you give the negro an inch, he will go an ell or some other extreme beyond the limit of prudence. This little affair reminds me again of President Roosevelt's profound interest in, affection and great consideration for the general welfare of the white people of the South. Such conduct is calculated to inspire all decent white people of the South with great love for him." AMONG THE ANGELS. In the wee small hours of Sunday morning, 2 o'clock a. m., the Angel of David visited the home of Samuel C. and Rosa Bell Lacy, 1732 Tenth street, and plucked one of the choicest flowers, Philip Raymond, aged four years and six months. He was a child unusually bright and good for his years, beloved by all, scattering a sunshine in his home. Being too fair for earth, death claimed him and he is now numbered among the angels. The remains will rest in the vault of Mt. Olive cemetery, from which it will be interred in the family lot of the parents. Safe in the arms of Jesus Our darling is at rest; And though we'd have him with us, He doth all things for the best. His devoted aunt, RACHEL E. BELL. BY MISS BEATRIZ L. CHASE. John F. Stevens, recently appointed to succeed John F. Wallace as chief engineer of the Panama Canal, is under treatment in Chicago for lumbago. The railroads running into Colorado suffered greatly from the recent heavy rains. Traffic was delayed and delegates to the Epworth League Convention did not arrive on time. The steamer Philadelphia arrived in New York Monday, bringing sixty American school teachers from Porto Rico. They came to spend their vacation at home. In addition to the ceremonies held in the United States for the late Secretary Hay, memorial services were held in St. Paul's Cathedral, London. The Fourth was enjoyed by many patriotic citizens, and still the noise was not as it once was. It the 129th anniversary of American independence. Mr. Gorman, it is stated, may expect opposition from some who have previously supported him, when he attempts to make his afslranchising scheme legal. Messrs. Hains and Herrod are going to visit the Isthmus of Panama and re- FOREMAN OF PRINTING. Three principal business blocks, viz. Perminan, Crumb and Winchester, at Riverside, R. I., were destroyed by fire which amounted to $50,000. The three day centennial celebration of the founding of Champaign county and of Urbana, Ohio, began last Tuesday. Mrs. Stafford, mother of the Supreme Court Justice, died last Saturday afternoon, at St. Johnsbury, Vt. She had been in poor health for many years. Lee Furman and John O'Brien, who killed Samuel Ressler, an aged toll-gate keeper, July 1, 1904, were hanged at Lancaster, Pa., last Thursday. Six persons were killed and twenty injured in the storm that visited Phillipsburg, Kan., last week. Much property was destroyed. Baron Speck von Sternburg, the German ambassador, was the only caller upon President Roosevelt on the Fourth of July. The National Educational Association met at Asbury Park July 4th. A number of excellent papers and addresses were delivered. United States Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, was pronounced guilty by the court at Portland, Ore., July 4th. It is said that he violated the law which precluded him as United States Senator from accepting pay for practicing before the departments of the Federal Government. The store of aPtrick J. Nee, at the corner of Seventh and H streets northwest, was robbed of $411. The loss was discovered when the clerks went to work on the morning of July 4th. John W. Priestly, a wealthy retired mill owner of Philadelphia, was arrested at Camden, N. J., on a charge of arson. He was committed to prison without bail. Four men were killed and seven were injured by the explosion of a threshing machine, on the plantation of Rush Eanes, in Henry county, Va., last week. It is stated that the Birmingham post-office at East Lake, Ala., has decided to have free delivery service at East Lake. When the building is completed the service will begin. Lee Robinson, charged with attempting criminal assault upon a woman at Waco, Texas, will have to spend 1,001 years in the State penitentiary. The new ferry slip for the ferry line between this city and Alexandria is now practically completed and could be used if the boats were ready for service. War has been declared by the Chesapeake Bay Fishermen's Association against a syndicate of Northern capitalists that has been organized for the purpose of controlling the menhaden fishing business on the Chesapeake. The dark skinned citizens of Southwest Washington held a mass meeting last Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Friendship Baptist Church. More than one hundred persons died in Europe last week from the heat, which continued some four or five days. It is rumored that Mr. Oscar J. Rickets, at present Foreman of Printing, will succeed Public Printer Palmer, who intends to resign. Mr. Ricketts is a young man of ability and an up-to-date printer. Mr. Palmer has made one of the most efficient Public Printers that has ever been in the Government Printing Office and his retirement, if true, will be greatly regretted. THE DAYS IN THE YEAR The Year of 360 Days Gave Way in Favor of One of 365 From the Westminster Review. There is a story in Plutarch which must convince every reader—that one myth at least relates to an alteration made in the Egyptian calendar to extend the length of the year from 360 days to 365. A year of 360 days existed in Egypt at an early period, and may possibly have been arrived at in the way suggested by Mr. F. L. Griffith. The lunar month from new moon to new moon, being twenty-nine and one-half days in length, the convenient round number of thirty days was taken as a standard, and twelve months of thirty days each made up the year. The solar year is more difficult to observe than the lunar month, the intervals being longer, and a year of 360 days was a very convenient and reasonable approximation to it. At any rate, the year of 360 days came into use, and a curious custom at Acanthae, near Memphis, seems to allude to it. A perforated vessel was filled with water by 360 priests on each day of the year. In the Island of Philae, again, 360 pitchers were placed around the tomb of Osiris, for making funeral libations, and were filled every day by the priests with milk. With 360 days in the year, the ecliptic circles of the heavens, as represented in the charts would be divided into 360 equal parts; and we must regard it is a relic of this time that the circle is still made to consist of 360 degrees. But so erroneous an estimate of the length of the year would soon be corrected by experience. It is evident that in about seventy-two years a cycle would be accomplished in which the New Year would sweep through all the months, remaining only six years in each. The same month, so far as its name was concerned, would now be in the inundation time, now in the season of sowing, and anon in the time of reaping, and the agriculturist must have been perplexed. A text in the papyrus Anastasi makes reference to such perplexity, and may receive its explanation here. Goodwin translated it, "May Amen deliver me from the cold season, when the sun does not shine, the winter comes instead of the summer, the month is stormy, the hours shortened." Similar confusion would overtake the religious festivals, the New Year, for example, coming five days before its proper time, and then ten days before, and so on; and it might be thought that its observance at the wrong season would displease the gods. The year of 360 days had to give way and ultimately did so in favor of one of 365 days. The precise flate of the change is not known, but it is referred to in inscriptions of the time of Amenenha I (circa 2400 B. C.), and may, of course, have been introduced much earlier. When this was done, the original months were not altered, but a "little month" of five days was interpolated at the end of the year, between the month Mesori of one year and the Thoth of the next. What I Saw And Heard The marriage of Miss Carrie Syphax and her sudden exit from the city was a surprise to the school authorities. It is equally surprising that colored people know how to be shoplifters also. The recent case that was such a surprise should not be a surprise either, because it is claimed that the party is an expert. There seems to be a question of aoinin about the recent case. I have no fault to find with our High School. I am of the opinion that Mrs. Cooper is as good a teacher as you can find. I am opposed to placing a man at the head of the High School. It is a place for a woman. I do favor, however, a separation of the sexes. I suppose by now that the Baptist ministers who left this country for England will have an enjoyable time. The center of attraction abroad will be Rev. Geo. W. Lee. Rev. Mr. Lee will with his wit and humor carry off the laurels, no doubt. Mr. John F. Cook would not object to being Commissioner of the District of Columbia or Recorder of Deeds. He prefers the Recordership. There is a movement on foot among the A. M. E. Zion to make Dr. P. A. Wallace a bishop. It is claimed by his friends that in point of knowledge and education Rev. Wallace possesses the necessary requirements. I would like to know what has become of the modern statesmen who used to consult Presidents? I don't hear much of them nowadays. I see by the public press that there are a few malcontents questioning the contract made by the Public Printer for new typesetting machines, Public Printer Palmer is too honest to do anything that is wrong. The acquittal of Mr. Arthur Lipscomb was greeted with applause by the members of the bar last week. While there may be some division among the colored members of the bar, they generally stand together when one is in trouble. It is true that a lawyer above all other individuals must be careful, and unless a lawyer deliberately defrauds his client there should be no sympathy expressed for him. I see that Attorney Thornton Peyton has moved into his new offices, opposite the Criminal Court. He has three large rooms now. There is a movement on foot to urge the appointment of a colored member of the bar for prosecuting attorney in the upper branch of the Police Court. Among those spoken of are Attorneys T. L. Jones, J. A. Cobb, L. M. King, Fenton Peyton, and W. L. Lollard. FAIR PLAY. REGISTER LYONS SOUTH Atlanta, Ga., June 20.—Register J. W. Lyons, of the United States Treasury Department, arrived here from Washington to-day. He was escorted by a committee of citizens to Americus, Ga., where he addressed the State Grand Lodge of Masons. From there he went to Washington, Ga., where he met the representatives from all over the State. HON. JUDSON W. LYONS. His reception was unprecedented. After being introduced to the convention of delegates and at the conclusion of his address he received the greatest ovation ever accorded a private or public citizen, after which the office of honorary vicepresident was created, to which he was unanimously elected amidst the wildest enthusiasm. The people of Georgia, however, respect and admire their leader and citizen. After being given a reception on his return to Augusta, Ga., his home, he left for Washington. ; ; : 7 4 -}: : fHE WASHINGTDN br IOWA FIGURES LOW. REID LEASES BIG MANSION. }- u STATE CENSUS RETURNS SHOW | New Ambassador to Great Britain Se- Stafford’s Ul _¢ GREAT DECREASE.’ cures Dorchester House Through ee Bural Population of Hawkeye Com- monwealth Wanes—Beef Trust 7 and Costly Farm Land Is * Given az the Cause. Des Moines, Ia—The returns from the state census indicate a startling decline in the rural communities, and while some of the larger towns have shown an ‘increase, it is*likely that the population of the state will be less than five years ago. One of the reasons ascribed for the revealed condition is that land values have increased so rapidly and to such an extent that the young man wishing to pursue agriculture as a vocation can- not afford to settle here when the north and the west offer lands for a small Portion of the cost that he would have to pay In Iowa. It is practically out of the question for him to buy a farm that sells from $75 to $125 per acre. This valuation, too, places the rentals almost at aprobibitive figure. High rentals must be secured by the owners to secure Interest on their investment. Another reason which seems feasible to some Is that the beef trust has manipulated the markets to such an ex- tent that there has been little or no profit during the past three years in raising and fattening stock. Live stock has been one of the big Items of profit in Iowa in bygone years. Simultaneous with this has been averse crop condl- tions of two or three years, High water bas made the lowlands untillable, and ‘heavy rains’at the wrong seasons have Injured the crops on the uplands. In counties where agriculture is the only source of revenue, the decline in Population is most marked. Monona county shows a decrease of between 1,000 and 1,500 from the census of 1900; Buchanan county shows a de- crease of 3,000, and other agricultural counties report almilar losses. The only thing that offsets and par- tially reduces the slump Is in the larger cities, where manufacturing interests gre securing control. There are heated controversies in several states on account of provisiotis of.the state Hquor law. This pro- vides that in towns of less than 5,000 population the consent of 60 per cent. of the voters of the county in which it is located must be secured before Hquors can legally be sold. In towns of more than 5,000 the consent of the majority of the voters of the town only ie needed, Many towns of the state have a pop: ulation of either a little more or a ttle less than 5,000. The prohibition elemént Is watching the census closely, lest it be “stuffed,” in order to make “the town pass the 5,000 mark. They ‘allege that the Hquor element is will Jag to perpetrate fraud in order tc secure the liquor-selling advantage, LAWS HIT THEIR MAKERS. ‘Minnesota Legislators Are Accused + of Violating Statutes They Put Through. St. Paul, Minn.—Some of the state legislators have recently had a prac- tical demonstration of the efficacy of laws which they helped to pass. They have been caught by the legislation of thelr own making. A few days ago a prominent Minne- sota farmer, who served one or two terms in the state legislature and took especial Interest in the protection of game aod fish, was fined $25 on a charge of fishing for bass out of sea- son, The former leg\slator pald the fine without remonstrance. Some of his companions said that they were not fishing for bass, but that one of the fish got on the hook by accident. ‘The former legislator, however, did not make this excuse, Not many months ago a representa- tive, who as a merchant took especial interest In the law protecting legit. imate dealers against box car mer- chants, was fined on a charge of sell- Ing baking powder and spices that were below grade. This representa- tive, it Is sald, helped frame the dairy and food law and he is now convinced that the law covers the ground. A state senator who Hves in the ‘Second congressional district got caught In a similar manner, His hob- by In the senate was to require milk dealers to secure milk licenses. After he had helped pass such a law and had gone home he was notified by the state dairy and food commissioner that It he did not take out a license for per- mission to sell milk to a nelghbor across the road from his house the comission would prosecute him. He took out a license the next day. ‘Woman Operates Machine. | Miss Eura Graham Is the operator of the largest excavating machine that ever entered St. Louls county, Mo. ‘The digger ts at work in Kirkswood, where a new sewer system is being installed, and attracts much attention on account af its speed in plowing a trench three feet wide and from 10 to 20 feet deep through hard, rocky soll. Miss Graham handles the guiding rod and brakes with skill, and the fact that she Is probably the only woman operator of such a machine does not seem to affect her In the least. She appears perfectly at home on the en- gine, and, as her position is out of reach of the greasy mechanism, she never shows traces of engine work. Railway Around Earth, A French engineer thinks a railway could be built around the earth, iIn- cluding a tunnel under Bering strait, for $250,000,000. Probably a few more thinks might cause him to alter his figures a little, REID LEASES BIG MANSION. New Ambassador to Great Britain Se- cures Dorchester House Through Aid of King Edward. London.—Although it has been an- nounced that Whitelaw Reld will oc- cupy Dorchester house as a London res- ‘idence while he fs American ambassa- }dor at the court of St. James, it is known to only a few persons that it was through the good offices of the king that he obtained the lease of the Park lane palace. The house Is owned by his, majesty’s equerry, Capt. Holford, The captain fs a bachelor and enormously wealthy. Dorchester house 1s much too big for his requirements, He has a sol- dier's- love of simplicity, and when he lives there himself he occupies only two yi eee wae ale RRR Ceara ae tae Re ees SIRAESR RO Reine Pee SELES, Soin (London Resldence of whitelaw Reld, Am- bassador to England ) ‘ rooms. But he is proud of the place, and as he stands in no need of the money to be obtained by leasing it, he has never sought a tenant for it. In fact, he dis- likes the Idea of strangers occupying it, Many rich folk-have previously tried to lease the place, for it is regarded as the most desirable private residence in London, but Capt. Holford refused even to entertain their offers. At the request of the king, he allowéd Duke d’Aosta to put up at the house for a brief period, and the king himself bas made use of it on two or three occasions for semipri- vate functions, It is stated on the best authority that it was at the king's re- quest that Capt. Holford consented to hand Dorkhester house over to Mr. Reld and his family. He would never have agreed to do it otherwise. Standing In Park lane, at the corner of Dean street, Dorchester house !s the most sumptuous residence in what has been popularly designated ‘millionaires’ row.” The house itself, built tn ornate Italian style, occupies a parallelogram 135 feet by ]05 feet. It contains 24 bed- -Tooms and boudoirs, 12 sitting-rooms, andsixreception rooms. These latter are so arranged that they can be easily con- verted into what is virtually one apart- ment, where over a thousand people might be entertained with ease. At the rear of the house are beautiful sunk- en Italian gardens and stabling accom- modation for 18 horses. The whole de- | sign of the house lends Itself admirably to luxurious entertainments and the dis- play of the most lavish hospitality, SEEKS THE NORTH POLE. Due d’ Orleans Sails from Bergen for ‘Tromsoe on Way to Arctic Regions, . Bergen.—The steamer Belgica with the Duc d’Orleans on board sailed from this port the other day for Tromsoe on her way to the arctic regions, where It is sald the duke will attempt to communicate with the Ziegler expedi- tion, headed by Mr. Anthony Fiala, of Brooklyn, N. ¥. The ambition of the duke, the pre. tender to the French throne, Is to beat the record of 86.23 degrees, north lati. LTA & Re ae Sa eS Ow y al ce, CE, LES gag BF Li ae SS : mA el Ve A P84 thee. te en aR aD ash Uf eo Moy fel : UG) as DUKE OF ORLEANS, (French Pretender Who Seeks to Find the Arctic Pote.) tude, which was reached by the mem- bers of the expedition, headed by the duke of Abruzzi, who is a near rela- tive of the duke of Orleans, . It was in the Stella Polare that, In 1900,, the duke of Abruzzi penetrated farthest north—19 miles beyond the point reached by the Nansen expedi- ton, The whaling steamer Belgica, re- cently purchasea and provisioned for two years by the Duc d’Orleans, made a voyage to the antarcti¢ regions with a Belgian expedition in 1897, return- ing in 1899. The captain, the crew and the scientific staff have each of them had experience in arctic explora tion. The duke will take charge of the naturalists’ department. Although he disclaims the idea. yet it fs well known that the object of the Duc d'Orleans is to make a dash for the pole and win for France the cred- it of having been the first to discover the apex of the globe. } Ex-Premier Seeks Obscuritv. ‘M. Combes, who until a short time ago was prime minister of France, is a doctor by profession. Now that the worries of premiership no longer trou- ble him, he {s practicing medicine In his native village. He is a man of no luxuries. A non-smoker, a non- theater-goer, and a teetotaler, he de- votes the whole of his time to sork. From the position of a celebrity he has gone back of his own accord to provincial obscurity. Stafiord’s Drug Store . 3 TWENTIETH AND K STREETS, N. W. RAVE YOU TRIED _STAFFORD'S Des SALVE? If REMOVES ‘THE CORN WITHOUT PAIN; TRY IT—IQe. 2 A.FULL LINE OF CIGARS AND TOBACCO. T ean save you 50 percent discount on all prescriptions—You don’t have tottake them where the Doctor tells you.—You have paid him - the prescription is yours, Have ft filled where you get Fresh goods compounded by licensed men only and where you are not robbed, THE,BEE is for sale at this place. _—_—_—— JOS. BUSH, a 2731 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. WINES & LIQUORS, MONASTERY BEER BY THE CASE AND . 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Coates last Easter resigned his church warden- ship for Hughenden, which he had held for‘nearly half a cestury. Lawmaker from the Backwoods, Wiliam J Tyndall, congressman from the Fourteenth Missouri district, 1s reported to have taken his first ride in an elevator after reaching Washing- ton to looX over the city, wh-r2 he is to work for the next few years. New Jersey Has Tiny Infan+. Mrs. Lucy Silvers, of Jersey City, N, J., gave birth to a daughter who weighed but 14% ounces. The Ilttie stranger was christened Jeannette when Jess than an hour old. It is the smallest baby ever born In the vicinity, | RAILKUADS, " ALTIMORE anP OHIO - RAILROAD. - | eaveWasblag'on, from station corner New lersey avenueend C st. | ROYAL BLUELINE, TRAINS EVERY CTUER HCUR CHIN oop Hour” To PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK *7.00 am. Diner, P ullman Parlor $9.00 a.m. Buffet, P arlor 5 Ur. 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D.¢ NEW YORK CLI GREATEST THEATRICAL 3% SHOW PAPER IM THE Wor_p, $4.00 Per Year, Single Copy, 10 tte, SSSUED WEEELY, eran ee STLELIS gy, MISES 7 ee eee SEE RRM oy Saha ss oe an a as ed aa * 7 . F sos wee en Ce : * : . 7 ‘ -T8e . . ° 7 a . : « x a . sO 7 e : to "Eh - a ae sel! so - , ON HEAD OF A PIN. GIXTY-ONE LETTERS PLACED IN HIS TINY SPACE. Remarkable Feat Performed by a Government Engraving Expert —Not Visible to the - Naked Eve. ‘Washington.—It has remained for bue of Uncle Sam's experts in the bu- reau of engraving and Printing to per- form what'is probably one of the most remarkable and dificult feats of engraving ever accomplished. Not so very long ago it was be. Moved that the man who first engraved ‘the Lord’s Prayer on the back of a one-dollar gold piece had about reached the Imit in the matter of Wonderful feats with the engraver's tools. Then about a year ago a Phil- adelphla bank-note expert engraved the entire alphabet of 26 letters on The head of a large pln. This delicate bit of work won considerable fame for the man who did it, and it was gen- erally considered to be the record in freak engraving until the bureau ex- pert entered the field. Now, however, the record of the Philadelphia engrav- sr has been greatly surpassed. Clarence K. Young, for years‘an em- ploye of the government money fac- tory, ts the man who accomplished the seemingly impossible feat of en- graving two full alphabets, a date and a name on the head of a tiny pin only sixty-five one-thousandths of an inch in diameter. Last fall Mr. Young and another ex- pert in the bureau had a friendly dis- pute as to just the amount of delicate work ‘that an engraver could do. Finally Mr. Young made the statement that {f the Philadelpble expert had engraved the alphabet on the head of & large pin he could put the 26 letters on the head of a small pin and still have some room left. A wager was made and Mr. Young started in to make good his assertion, In about a week, working now and then for about 1% minutes at a time, he bad accom- plished the task and, true to his state- ment, found room enough left on the FFINOPOR STUNG (Engraver Puis His Name ard Alphabet an Sma Space) pinhead to add his name “Young” in one cofner. Even by the experts of the bureau the engraving on the pin was consid- ered as an exceptionally Ene and diffi- cult piece of work, ad it was regarded by his friends and those not familiar with the engraver's art as a curiosity. Recently there was a renewal of discussion at the bureau concerning the delicate work that could be done with the engraver's tools, Some of the experts~and there are some very clever men inUncle Sam's money fac- tory—asserted that {hey could dupli- cate Mr. Young's performance, and one or two did engrave the alphabet on pinheads. Then Mr. Young looked at the matter seriously for the first Ume. He decided that if there was to be any real rivalry on the subject and any attempt to duplicate his feat ‘he would set a mark for his fellow-work- men that would make them sit up and ‘take notice in earnest. His experience In engraving the Grst pinhead had convinced him that with more care, more delicate tools and even more time, he could excel bis first performance by a good deal. So he secured a very small pin—less than an inch long, with a tiny head Jess than one-sixteenth of an inca across and began his task, taking a half-day off for the purpose. He worked Just one afternoon and when be put his tools away that night he bad engraved a total of 61 letters on the surface of the tiny pinhead, To the naked eye the pinhead bear- Ing the double alphabet. the date and the name looks but little different from an ordinary plobead. Its surface is a trifle rough and that fs all. Ever with an ordinary magnifying glass very Httle can be seen. The outlines of the letters are jumbled and the surface of the pinhead slinply appear: to be badly scratched. But with powerful glass the letters stand ou! by themselves, distinct and separate Each one is at approximately th same distance from Its neighbor. the Ines are clear and distinct and the letters perfectly formed. One alpha bet and the date occupy one-half o} the surface of the pinhead and an other alphabet and the name ‘Young’ the other half. ‘There is no jumbiing or blurrini and a glance at the pinhead with th naked eye and then a glimpse of I through a powerful magnifying glas: cannot fail to impress the observe with the wonderful degree of pro ficiency and skill, the Keenness 0 vision and the steadiness of hanc necessary to the successful perform ance of so remarkable and unique 1 feat. ‘Mr. Young considers bis work a! more of a curiosity than as a plece 0 perfect Iettering, as the surface 0 the pin was so rough and uneven tha perfection in the latter respect coul pot possibly be obtained CAPITOL’S BRONZE DOORS, Design Begun Forty-Seven Years Ago Finally Completed and Will Soon Be Put i Place. Washington.—'the great bronze oors which are to be placed at the entrance to the house wing of the capitol at Washington have at last been completed in the workshop of Al. H. Mosman, at Chicopee, Mass., after & delay of many years, They will be shipped to Washington in a couple of Weeks, Work on the doors was first begun by Thomas Crawford, who de- signed them. in 1858. The modeling ‘was finished by William H. Rinehart ta 1862, and the models were shipped (tie etrer al LG) = co Hach oleate ai Kae f EGS ; Sag Gare) bate ah} (it Will Be Placed at Entrance to House Wing of the Capitol) to the treasury department in Wash- {agton, where they remained until two years ago, when the contract for cast- Ing them was placed with Mr. Mos- max. The cost of casting fs $45,000. Mr. Crawford, who began the de- signing of the doors in Rome, as soon as he had completed the models for the sefate doors, is perhaps best kbown for bis statué of The Genius of America," which is of colossal size and is placed on the dome of the cap- ltol. He died before he could com- plete the designs for the house doors, and his work was carried out by Mr. Rineheart, another American sculptor working in Rome. . The doors are 14 fect high and weigh iwo tons’ With the frame in which they hang they weigh seven tons, Each door is divided into five panols, the upper one Jn eacs veing a grille, and the four others in each represent- ing in, bas-relief design different scenes of the struggle for American Independence. ‘The upper historical panel in the left hand door represents the massacre of Wyoming. The next shows the pattle of Lexington. The third rep- resents {he presettation of a flag to Lol. William Moultrie. The lowest depicts the death of Gen. Richard Montgomery’and the New Year's Eve Mtack on Quebec In 1775. The topmost historical panel on the right-hand door is the Crawford- Rineheart conception of the reading af the Declaration of Independence at Philadelphia. Next tclow {s the sign: tng of the treaty of Paris, with Benja. min Franklin in the forezround seat- ed at a table. and in the hackgrounu John Jay and English representatives. The neat represents Washington’s farewell to his fenerals, and the low- ast Is a representation of Benjamin Franklin with a manuscript. a book and a miniature printings press. MEXICO'S NEW ENVOY. Successor to Ambassador Aspiroz Is ‘Well Known as a Jurist and a Scholar, Washington—J D. Casasus, the new Mexican ambassador to the United ‘States, is an eminent Jurist, lterateur and economist, as well as a classical g aN ise ENG Cy Gx By a K | Re RN h A, SHER ae Gr Keen ge EER G eign had Se Sl? akon S Be ? “pias 4 RE Ligon Ly} 3 " a i, bs J JD CASASUS (New Ambassador from Mexico to United ‘States.) scholar, He was secretary general of the Pan-American conference, which met in México City in 1901, His con- tributions to the currency question have been an {mportant factor in shap- ing the government's policy In regard to the monetary reform and the adop- tion of the gold standard. - _ Moving Case for Plants. The problem which has so often con- fronted the flower lover of transport Ing potted plants without damage has been solved by the invention of a novel case made of paper. The plant is placed In a paper pot having a top slit from edge to center to admit the stem of the plant. A tubular casing fits over the follage abd pot, resting on ‘the projecting bottom of the latter. Through perforations in this case a wire 1s run across the ¢op of the pot and the ends twisted together under- neath. A perforated cap completes the outfit, giving a case which permits of considerable roughness in handling without danger of injury to the con- tents. NEARING LIFE’S END. JULIA WARD HOWE CELEBRATES EIGHTY-SIXTH BIRTHDAY. Noted Woman! Reformer Is Surround- ed by Loving Offeprings in Her Boston Home— Answers ‘Her Own Letters. ' | Boston.—With eyes undimmed, and ‘with serene content, Julia Ward Howe sands to-day a queen among women, as she completes her elglity-sixth year. In her Beacon street home, children and grandchildren form a loving retinue fn the evening of a long life crowned with g00d deeds, Not only bas she labored for her family, nor for her sex alone has she stood for reforms, but the whole world has been blessed by her endeav- ors. All women honor her; all men re- spect her, for she stands as an example of what {s noblest and best. All Boston knows this little womar. this slender, patrician woman, gentle inal her ways. But those mild eyescan flash and that musical voice ring with a different note when Injustice stirs her to indignation. Hers has not been the sheltered life such as most women born to the purple choose for themselves. I would have been easy, even after her marriage with Dr. Howe, an ardent re- former, to have stayed in the seclusion of her own home and still have beer a noble woman in the ministry to het children. Keen interests meant to he absorbing work for humanity in varled directions, an‘ this has kept her in the foremes: rank for more than ‘half a cen. tury. She never has held aloof from any zause whose alm, Wag progress. . It would have been easy for Miss Ward, of Bond street, New York, to take a different path In life. It was not the fashion in her youth for women to be roncerned jn public questions; but then she was never a fashionable person, al: though she has always kept-a sincere regard for the advantages that com: {from associating with the best. Rem Iniscences of her youth are fascinating to hear, especially if one has the priv lege of chatting with her in her owr comfortable, homey room of a sunshiny ES) a NS ae Fal iz| $ er am ieee SA, a WORF < if ee (Noted, Referee Who Mag. Celgbrat morning while her portrait is being painted, as ose iriend has done of late. Mrs. Howe will never Le ton old toen- loy a joke. and ‘many a serious situation has beeg Iichtened by her.ready wit. Not long ego she was introduced to an audience in a mest fattering way by an enthusiestic presiding officer. “Dear ne.” said Mrs. Howe as she rose to her eet; “it is lucky my name was men- Woned, for 1 never should have recog- nized myself fiom that description.” Another time she was presented after a zather lengthy preliminary speech, In which much was said about “fires of en- thnsiasm,” “kindling of public senti- ment,” etc. Mrs.,Howe responded: “I sannot but think that in selecting this fire you selected a knot that was well seasoned.” It fs this quick wit that has kept Mrs. Howe young, for, while her life's bis- ory has many tear-stained chapters, her temperament {s cheerful; in fact, she 1s rightly called “obstinately opti- mistic.” Sue has unbounded faith In Auman nature. Speakiug of her age and the aft-quot- ad saying that she was a ula num- ber of years young. Instead of old, it was not Oliver Wendell Holmes with whom it originated, but Mrs. Howe's youngest daughter, Maude Howe Elli ott. It was she who Invited the genial poet to the Beacon street home, word. ing her note in the way that will always be remembered. The house was fragrant with flowers on her birthday. Chief among the of. erings, and one which gave Mrs. Howe special delight. was an immense basket of American Beauty roses from the Greeks of Boston. The roses were tled with broad white satin streamers, on which was printed in letters of blue and gold a loving sentiment for Mrs. Howe whose hifsband’s memory is worshiped by the Helleness, Mrs, Elliott was with her mother te celebrate this event. So also were Mrs Laura E. Richards. her daughter, Jul Ward Howe Richards, and other mem bers of the family. Mrs. Howe has ten grandchildren and two great-grand daughters, the older named for hel tamous ancestor, and the latest newcom er into this gifted family is Frances Marion Hall. Both are grandebildrer of Florence Howe Hall. Great care has been exercised over Mrs. Howe thi spring. Her bealth Is excellent, but her desires to accept the many invitation: that pour in upon her have sometime: to be restrained, as her physician be Meves {t would be wiser fof her to keer rather more quiet than she did last year She reads and writes a great deal; Ir fact, she has written more of late thar for some time’ previous. She never ha: acquired the habit of dictating; she writes with little fatigue, and almost al ways insists on answering her own let len. MAMMOTH DRYDOCK. LL Biggest Floating Structure in World Built'in Baltimore for Use in Philippines. Baltimore, Md.—The largest floating ary dock In the world, bullt for the United “States government, was Iqunched the other day in the: waters vf the Chesapeake bay near this city. ‘When ready for its long trip to the Philippines it will be the largest leviathan of {ts kind that ever took the water, Built expressly for the purpose of docking the vessels of the navy after thelr long trip to the “in- wular possessions,” it will accommo- date a vessel of greater tonnage than any now in existence. The contract called only’for an accommodation of ay iene i) he al geen VIEW OF DRY DOCK, Huge Structure Costs 31,125.00 and Has ‘Quarters for Officers and Crew.) a vessef of 16,00) tons displacement, but the Cavite dock. as It Is called, will foat a vessel of 24,117 fons. It is Incidentally the most complete dry dock ever made, Not only does It sontain the finest apparatus for dry- docking, but it also is fitted out with ‘telephonic arrangements throughout; has quarters.elegantly' fitted out for off- cers and crew, bathrooms, and even a shower for the firemen, a kitchen, anda complete ventilatingsystem. .. ‘This marvel of the marine world has ben under, construction over two years, Twenty-six months ago Chief Draughts- man Gerhard Styrlander, of the com- pany, submitted his plans in competition with many other steel company bids for the erection of this dock. Mr. Styr- Jander has worked jointly with Leonard ‘M. Cox, engineer corps, U. S. N., sent to overlook the construction. So far—and it is now practically completed—he bas acceptéd every portion of the work. The first plate was lald August 27, 1903. and 27 months’ time was allowed to complete it, The work will be com- pleted before contract time. The side walls are 14 feet thick, while It is over 500 feet long, 100 feet wide, over 18 feet deep, and over 63 feet high. It is built In three divisions, so that when the bar- nacles get too numerous on the bottom one part can be submerged, the other lifted and cleaned. * Reatly for docking the structure will , weigh over 10,000 tons. The three sec- tlons of the dock are divided into 64 water-tight compartments. DEPEW STILL YOUNG. New York Senator, at Age of 71, Is the Best Answer to the Osler Chloroform Notion. New York.—More and more the ccl- sbration of the birthday of Senator De- pew Is coming to be an event of na- sfonal importance. For 15 years the Montauk club, of Brooklyn, has been narking time for the senator with an mnual dinner, and each return of the inniversary the honor {s infused with in'added note of tender affection and asteem. At hiz latest reception the tenator was humorously introduced as one of “four bern on the same date, April 23, the other three being Louis See me stgtS Ree ee eh ert Nee EY Sas 8 SOs: Me pa gs eA Re oe carn ” ree ASS, Od AGS <n 2 & re s- gf yy a pi 3 CHAUNCEY DEPEW (New York Senator « Living Example of Secs Seas Perpetual Youth ) XIV, King George and Shakespeare —all dead, while Mr. Depew lives on and on in perpetual youth.” The witticism gave poin? to the re- mark with which the senator began hts address later on. He suld: “When [ think over the full round of 50 years of my activities in law, business and polities, the saddest reminiscences are those of the reputations which fade away.” Of three score men of national reputation when he entered public life, Lincoly, Grant and Lee alone survive im the general thought. As this ven- trable but still youthful man on the eve of his seventy-first anniversary, the honor of & new senatorial term fresh pon him, stood before his friends of the Montauk club, it is not to be won- dered at that his speech turned to the subject of Osleriam. The best answer to Oslerism is Depew. “Work, temperance and fun are the sources of longevity,” be said. “Chlo- roform should not be for age, but for Incompetence. With some the fires burn out at,40, while others full ma- turity comes at 60, and the best years are abead. Idleness, {nanitlon and death are sequels at any age.” There ls the truth and the whole trath about Dslerism. At 71 Senator Depew stands all men, young aad old, as an ex- pmaple and an inspiration, CARNEGIE, THE MAN, PUBELY PERSONAL SIDE OF NOTED PHILANTHROPIST. Is a Profoundly Simple Being and Democracy Is Part of His Sim- plicity—Loves Fishing and Golf. London.—In an English publication “one who knows him” recently sets forth the following appreciation of the personal side of Andrew Carnegie: It fs becoming more and more {m- possible for Mr. Carnegie to leave America for his annual sojourn in the highlands except in a shower of dol- lars. This year it 1s a trifle of £2,000,- 000 as a pension fund for teachers and professors. Last year it was a cool million sterling for a hero fund. To within a score or so I do not know how many libraries he may have pre- sented, but I have seen a letter of his dated January 16, 1904, In which he mentioned that up to the time of writ- ing he had “provided funds for about 1,350 Mbraries.” People who have ho money, or only enough to rub along on. could natural- Ny dispose of a fortune more wisely than the men who hate it, as the Americans say, “to burn.” Mr. Car- negie’s philanthropy—not the spirit, but the form of st—has been often challenged. but I imagine it would be @ matter of some difficulty to improve on his methods of getting rid of super- fluous wealth. And what of Mr. Carnegle himself? Tecan only write of him as I have seen him. In New York he may be differ- ent from what he fs at Skibo. In Pitts- burg he may ke more different still. The business side of him I am entirely unacquainted with. ‘The only Carnegie I -have come across is not the steel king, but the man, the host, the friend and comrade. As such the first thing to be sald about him {s that you would never ‘suspect him of being Andrew Carnegie. He upsets’ all preconcep- tions; he {s the precise antithesis of the conrentiona’ “moneyed man.” A Atitessulnh eee. 4 iis} ‘an ht (H ih coe a A S fea St ak a Te, oe g a! . mu + - ee. ‘ P, ANDREW CARNEGIE, . (he Diiittonn ine: Pa an rons Ta. tet less “‘pursey” man it would be Impos- sible to imagine. He Is not harassed, he {s not spoilt, he scemus hardly even to be affected by his colossal wealth. A boy of 15 with a half-crown In his pocket and a fishing rod in his hand could not be more free from care, more chirpy and light-hearted than {s Mr. Carnegie. * His democracy {s part of bis sim- plicity, and how democratic he is {t {s difficult to be tong at Skibo without learning. All on his estate feel him to be one of themselves. perfectly ac- cessible, and genuinely Interested in a their doings. He has the happy knack of attracting by the power of sympathy and fellowship. There is no tondescension in his manner, no affec- tation of patronage; his bearing toward all wth whom he comes in contact is simply that of a man to men. I have known him to step be- fore a company Of hiS guests and pub- lcly compliment—with his hand upon the man’s shoulder—a member of the household staff who had just given an exhibition of Highland dancing. 1 have known him to leave a party of kis guests kicking their heels on the high road while he engaged a crofter's zon in earnest and intimate talk, Fishing and golf are the hobbies of bis age. He has a private golf course {ald out on the Skibo estate and within the last few years has built two elaborate salmon and trout hatcheries. Billiards he plays, but only occasionally. Cards T have never Seen him touch, though, I believe, whist may be included among Inis pastimes. He never shoots—leaving that to his guests—but his yacht fs al- ways in commission during his six months’ residence at Skilo. Motoring he loathes, but not quite so much as he Joathes tobacco. Of music he cannot have enough. Evers morring at elght o'clock a piper marches round the castle andinthe evening plays through the din- ner hour, His reveille lasts till 8:20, Punctually at that moment he renters the castle; punctually at that moment the organist sits down to the organ in the ball, and guests who have risen to the wild skirling of the pipes descend to breakfast with the salutation of the organ in thelr ears. Mr. Carnegie. 1 always imagine would far rather be known as a social and polltical philosopher than as the steel king. He has read widely and perse- veringly, traveled less as a sightseer than as a student of affairs and rather likés to lay down the law on all things human and divine. He holds forth {1 pithy and picturesque style, with closed eyes and wagging forefinger, often in. tolerant. almost always dogmatic anc invariably with an autocratic air o! finality that Invites to argumgnt and contradiction. People do not. however as arule, accept the invitation. Itis the man himself they care about—not bis ‘opinions, . JE YUWARTA De oo aS ‘ | a 4 £3 Si 7 tal Wraith TADVERTISE T BER” ‘Go to . HOLME'S Hotel 333 Va. Ave., S. W. For The Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District. European And American > EESSCSaR I pees mane Best Line Cigars Good Reom “5, & toc and Lodging 50. 75 & $1.00 Comfortably heated by steam. Sas: Giveus a Call— JAMES OTTOWAY H_ LMES Prop Washington. D, C. —__- Hotel Glyde, 475 MISSOURI AVE., N.W.. First Class accomodations —FOR- Yedies and Gentlemen Hot — and old Baths URS, ALIOE E. HALL, FRATERNAL. 1.0.N.I.C.of A, fraternal, meets at Lecompte, La, the second and third Tuesday nights in each menth. R.E, Pickens, W. P. P. J. E. 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Savannah Slaughter, W. C. S. Department No. 13 meets at Lake City, Fla., first and second Monday nights in each month. Joe Dorsey. W. P. P. W. M. Pasco, W. F, V. P. Giles Duncan, W. C. C. B Barfley, W. C. S._* NOTICE. To all Departments of the 1. O. N. I. C. of A, Fraternal, the semi-annual pass word is ready for all Depart- ments. Send for it at once. See Ritual, page 13. . 3. L. Walton Evergreen Department, No, 240, meet at Red Fish, L2., the 1st and 3rd Fri- day in each month. A. T. Finley, W. P. [Ee Chas. Dupar, F, V. P.; A, Fin. Hey, W.c. S. . ‘Harmony Department, No. 71, meet at Dafuskie Island, S. C, the first and third Wednesday in each month T. Frazier, W. P. P.; W. J. Ficklin, W, De Amands Doder W PT 8 . The Bee. PUBLISHED AT 1109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1850. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. On copy per year.....$2.00. Six months.....1.00 Three Months......60 Subscribe monthly......20 "DEPARTMENT CLERKS AND SUCCESS." "We have no grudge against department clerks at Washington, but we do not need to take any of them seriously, as men of hustle and examples of success," says the erratic, impulsive and unstable editor of the New York Age, in an incoherent screed on "Department Clerks and Success." A sentiment like this is deserving of some notice, inasmuch as it raises the question, "What is success?" The man who wrote the sentence above quoted shows that his ideas of success are purely sordid and mercenary. No life is successful according to his standard unless the man who has lived it has made money and obtained power. Power and money are the criteria by which he judges men. Nothing else counts with him. The immorality of our American life, the viciousness of our politics and the corruptness of our politicians and the venality of our newspapers are due to the prevalence of this form of belief. A man or a people who has no higher notion of success than this, is hopelessly degenerate and depraved. A doctrine like this will make a man sell his vote, his opinions and his honor. If it be true that department clerks "at fixed salaries can hardly keep soul and body together," it is due in a measure to the lavish hospitality some of them have dispensed to some "professional leaders" who visite this capital. But it is not true. As a class, there is no more respectable, progressive and intelligent element in the colored race in the United States than the men in government employ "at a fixed salary." As a class they lead clean lives, they are temperate in habits, discreet in speech, refined in taste. They support their families; they educate their children; and they set a wholesome example to the community. These things are quite as valuable as money and power. Of course, a clean life, good habits, discreet speech and refined taste will not buy a vote on election day, nor purchase the opinions of a mercenary editor; but in the final summing up their possession will count for more in the development and regeneration of a race than all the money in the world, and all the power lodged in the hands of a single despot. James Russell Lowell said: "By the light of burning heretics Christ's bleeding feet I track." And so the human race has advanced from savagery to civilization, not because of rich and powerful men, but because of the sacrifice and toil of poor yet consecrated men who had scarcely enough money to "keep soul and body together." The editor of the New York Age had no criticism to offer when Mr. Charles Douglass, a clerk in the Pension Office, went to Tuskegee last year and delivered the address at the dedication of Douglass Hall. Nor has he found any fault with Mr. Jesse Lawson, another clerk in the Pension Office, who frequently delivers academic and other addresses. Mr. Douglass and Mr. Lawson are Bookerites. Mr. Hershaw is an anti-Bookerite. Therefore, according to the logic of Terrible Tim, the Bibulous Bookerite, Mr. Douglass and Mr. Lawson are eligible commencement orators, but Mr. Hershaw is not. Such is the narrowness, bigotry and intolerance of the Bookerite propaganda. THE NEXT FIGHT. As Presidential candidates are loomin. THE BEE is of the opinion that it is not in bad taste for the colored voter to put his thinking cap on. The colored voter will have an opportunity to select for himself the man that he will support. There should be no sentiment as to the choice of men. The man who has been outspoken in his defense should receive his consideration, notwithstanding what the leaders of the party may say or do. The colored voter should choose for himself and support the man who has said the most in his behalf. The politicians may nominate a man who has shown his eminity to the negro. The time has come for the colored voter to act wisely and discreetly. It seems as if the world is against the negro voter. No matter what he does or how loyal he is to parties and party leaders. Legislatures enact laws against him. It is important to the negro voter that he should exercise his own judgment and listen no longer to the dictates of false leadership. This false leadership has certainly been destruction to the masses. The negro has followed blindly in the pathway of men who have selfish and personal motives to satisfy. The colored voter, in conventions, has followed the majority, although that majority may have been in the wrong. The time is coming again to elect a President. Has the colored voter a choice? If he has, let him be man enough to say so. If he has no choice, let him think about selecting one. On selecting a Presidential candidate let him be a man who has manifested some interest in his welfare. Let him no longer be the willing tool for politicians. HIS OWN ENEMY. That the colored man is his own enemy cannot be denied. He lacks confidence in the race with which he is identified is too apparent. What his future hopes are are conjectures. What can he expect to gain by divided action against those who by their acts and deeds condone the wrongs imposed upon him. There is hope for the colored man, notwithstanding the manner in which he is treated. Let the colored man obey the law and see that he goes only where he is wanted. There is a way to bring the enemy to him. He must be able to do such things that will command admiration and respect. THE BEE has argued that the colored man is an American citizen. Let him think not of his color, but do all in his power to improve his condition. The colored man has a history. Let him therefore improve his condition. Can he improve that condition by dividing against himself? Can he improve that condition by one set endeavoring to deny the identity of the race to which this class is attached? Why should any man be ashamed of his nationality? The Jews have been persecuted, but to-day they are admired. They stand together. Why is the Catholic Church feared? It is because it has made itself strong and powerful. The Catholic Church commands more to-day than any other denomination in the world. The Catholic Church is respected because it has made itself a power. In every department of the government the Catholic Church is strongly represented. As the Catholic Church has made itself a power, so can the colored man. As the Jews are powerful, so can the colored man be. United action will force opposition to stay its injury. It is claimed that the colored pulpit is not doing its duty. That may be true. The colored pulpit is too much interested in building large church- are enough colored churches What these churches need strong and fearless ministers. This city is infested with interlopers. These animals never fail in their attempt to teach the Washington people good morals. If they start a newspaper, their first declaration is that they intend to run a clever up-to-date paper. When it makes its appearance, behold, what is it? It turns out to be a personal sheet, for personal gain. Then when they are answered they declare that they have no time to deal with mud slingers. The reason of that is, they are afraid of being washed by THE BEE and their insides would be exposed, which contains nothing but canned gas. THE BEE sympathizes with this North Carolina interloper, who finds this city more congenial to his peace of mind and conscience. It is hoped that the excursion given for the benefit of this newly born baby will enable its nurse to purchase enough milk to keep it afloat during the hot summer months. THE BEE hopes, after he has changed the shape of his mouth, which sets like a sugar-tit, that he will not be compelled to give complimentary excursions. The excursion given by THE BEE was complimentary to its friends and not a pay concern. The coming excursion of the THE BEE will again be a complimentary one. If the people were supporting this young baby, it would not be necessary to give an excursion to keep the baby alive. Since the people are supporting (?) it, as it has declared, would it not be in good taste to say to the people, since you are supporting our Enterprise, accept a complimentary ticket or our complimentary (?) excursion. TREASON. We print in another part of this week's BEE a characteristic interview with Governor Vardaman of Mississippi, in regard to the appointment of a colored clerk in the post-office at Greenwood, Miss., the Governor's home town. He, in terms, advises the white people of his State to violate the laws of the United States, and to prevent an officer of the United States from discharging his sworn duty. This is an act of nullification, and if attempted to be carried out, the government ought to deal with it as it dealt with the firing on Sumter in 1861. If one law of the United States can be violated with impunity another can be. The citizenship of the colored man is an indestructible fact, imbedded in the Constitution of the United States, and the holding of office is an incident, a significant incident of citizenship. It is useless for any man, be he white or black, to underrate the evil consequences which will flow from the acceptance of such principles as Vardaman lays down. We shall watch the developments in this Greenwood case, and see who is the more determined man, Roosevelt or Vardaman. If a colored has been appointed clerk at Greenwood or anywhere else, and if there is resistance to his discharging his duties because of his color, the whole power of the government should be used to protect him in the discharge of his duties; otherwise anarchy will override law. There are two men in the lead for the District Attorneyship. Those men are Mr. Tracy L. Jeffords and D. W. Baker. Mr. Esby Smith has also been mentioned for the place. The charge against him is that he is a Democrat. So far as that is concerned, all Democratic District Attorneys, without one exception, have been very fair toward the members of the bar. Mr. Smith would make a good prosecuting officer, but THE BEE is of the opinion that Mr. D. W. Baker is the choice of the bar and the people. Dr. Robert Rayburn, the National Republican Committeeman, has endorsed Attorney Thomas. He is a good man also and would make an excellent officer. THE SLAVE AND HIS MASTER. The editor of the Wisconsin Advocate, Mr. Montgomery, who has very childish ways, after having received a just rebuke from THE BEE for being a toady to the Tuskegee apologist, after having denied certain charges made against him by THE BEE publishes the following: "Our good friend, the editor of the Washington Bee, should really take a tumble to himself. When he quotes from another journal for the edification of his readers, he ought in justice to give the whole context. In the first three words of his very lame answer to our reply to his attack upon us, he gives himself away—"Among other things." Brother Chase does not inform his readers what these other things were. The editor is quite cognizant of his visit to the Arlington and of the results to both him and Brother Chase, who, by the way, did not fail to publish our congratulations on the quarter century celebration of the success of the insect that stings, but dies in doing so—if the sting is effectual. "The following letter from Mr. Emmet Scott, private secretary to Booker T. Washington, explains and will show in what estimation Brother Chase and his paper is held there: "The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Alabama—June 6, 1905—Mr. R. B. Montgomery—Dear Sir: You need not worry about the publication to which you refer. Nothing that that paper says, has the slightest weight with us. It has contained so many base fabrications and misrepresentations that we are quite well prepared at Tuskegee for anything it may say, at any time." "Very truly yours, The editor of the Advocate has done no more than what THE BEE charged against him. He writes to the private secretary of the Apologetic Association, Emmett J. Scott, who has recently come into notice by accident in being the private secretary of the man who is known throughout the country as the chief apologist, begging this little chestnut not to believe what THE BEE said of him. Why did Montgomery write such an apologetic letter to the little satellite? Is he afraid of his usual allowance being cut off? It looks that way. Perhaps the private (?) secretary of the Apoligist doesn't care what THE BEE may say, but the following letter will show that he is very anxious to see and have THE BEE come to him. Read! Tuskegee, Ala., April 14, 1905. To the Editor of THE BEE. We send you the Tuskegee Student in exchange from THE BEE. We have not seen it for some time. Please send it. - Washington, D. C., April 15, 1905. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee, Ala. Dear Sirt: THE BEE is mailed in exchange for the Tuskegee Student regularly. Very respectfully. Does his letter read like he doesn't care what THE BEE says? From this date, if THE BEE is wanted, this spring onion will pay for it. As to old man Montgomery, THE BEE sympathies with him. He is in need. Go ahead, old man; get you "doe, doe." Mr. W Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington Bee, is deserving of all the praise given him by the press and otherwise, for the recent celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bee in itself speaks existing life after twenty-five years' work for the rae.—The City Times. A NEGRO DAILY The Washington Bee wants to know if its city needs a "daily paper," published in the interest of the race, and if the 90,000 Negroes living there would support one. We have of en wonderd how our people got along without stong daily papers in every large city containing 25,000 or more of Negro pulatiin. There are about the same number of Germans in Detroit as there are Negroes in Washington, and they support two big dailies with very expensive plans. We also have a Polish daily with a limotype and other modern machinery and equipment. Twenty or thirty Negro dailies with their own Associated Press would undoubtedly have a marked and beneficial effect upon the race as a whole and mark an epoch in the advancement of the Negro race.—The Detroit Informer. OUR NEW DRESS. We made no big fuss about it, but quietly shipped off the old fock, and put on new clothes last week, and made The Georgia Baptist spick and span. Of course you noticed the difference. It was an easy matter for you to read and digest the contents of our paper last week. We are getting ready for our twenty fifth anniversary next October and are already living up the house—The Georgia Baptist. The railway companies in Switzerland have determined that for the future all children under 2 feet 1 inch in height will be passed at half fare, and those above, whatever their ages may be; will be treated exactly as adults. At each station, near the booking-office, a measuring machine is to be fixed, and whenever a child applies for a half-fare ticket it will be invited to stand under the scale.—The Scientific American. CURBSTONE CHIT AND CHA? The News of the City Dished Up for The Bee Readers. PERSONAL POINTS POINTEDLY PUT. Home News and Events Transpired Since our Last Issue—Other Matters Worthy of Careful Consideration. Benjamin Kendall was arrested Sunday, charged with selling tobacco to minors. Henry E. Burgess, who was for a number of years proprietor of a barber shop in the city and who has been doing business in Philadelphia. Pa., has returned to this city to remain. The District Building was closed on Wednesday. Lorenz left the District jail for the Moundsville, W. Va., penitentiary Monday. A walking speak-easy was captured by Officers Fletcher and Farquhar Sunday. The guilty parties were Charles and William Coleman. Charles demanded a jury trial and got six months; the other also demanded a jury trial. William Washington, who was charged with cruelty to animals, demanded a jury trial, through his attorney, W. Calvin Chase, Monday morning. The rain prevented the game at the National Park Saturday, July 1st. Mr. Pinchback will announce very shortly when the game will take place. Don't fail to go to House & Herman if you want a bargain. Grögan is the place to go if you want goods at your own terms. The Young Women's Christian Association filed a certificate of incorporation Monday. The object of the organization is stated to be to promote the temporal, mental, social, moral and spiritual welfare of young women. The incorporators were Bettie G. Francis, Emma F. G. Merritt and Rosetta E. Lawson. Major Sylvester has made a number of transfers among the privates on the Metropolitan police force. Among these are the transfer of W. F. Allen from the Fifth precinct to the Tenth; A. E. Jackson from the Tenth to the Fifth; Henry Turner from post duty at the Emergency Hospital to the Eighth; W. T. Hollidge from the Eighth to the Emergency Hospital; R. A. Wood from the Seventh to the Sixth; Jacob Jacobsen from the Third to the Seventh; Richard Stewart from the Ninth to the Fourth to do duty on the Long Bridge, vice Stagg, detailed to the Harbor precinct; M. E. Hagan from the Tenth to the Ninth and assigned to the terminal improvements; J. W. Conrad from the Tenth to the Sixth, and W. T. Holloran from the Third to the Eighth. Of the recruits on the force, Vincent A. O-ternman has been detailed to the Second; Avory E. Smoot and Thomas B. Steele to the Eighth; Edward E. Dulin to the Third, and Alonzo B. Donaldson to the Tenth. THE NATIVE PROBLEM Value of Christianity The Archbishop of Canterbury, presiding at a meeting of the Society for the propagation of the gospel cited the report of the South African Native Affairs commission as most important testimony to the value of Christianity. In dealing with the native races, it was essential that the natives should be taught from the out-et the right use of the opportunities of work, but the whites too often thought simply of using native labor for their own advantage, hence the necessity for remortoning those who approached the native problem in a Christian spirit.—The Beccaria Gazette. If the Neurons If the Negro could expunge from his nature the green-eyed monster, of envy and jealously it would greatly facilitate the progress of the race. No man stands in the way of another. Every man succeeds in proportion as he demon taints to the world superior fitness and superior ability. God, in his infinite wisdom, endows the black man as a genius th same as the white man and the immutableaws of nature operate the same in a black man as in a white man.—The Kansas Watchman. The entire July series of the National Baptist Convention International Sunday School Lesson is brimful of interest. The Baptist Publishing Board is to be complimented. This board is proof that color of the skin has nothing to do with ability. An important lesson of what to do and how to do it may be learned by observing the movements of the board of which R. H. Boyd, D. D.L.L.D., is secretary. Gov. Lanham has been waited on by a select committee of colored citizens in the interest of the Orphan Home. We are quite confident that our chief executive will encourage the move. The Herald, Texas. The New York Weekly presents many interesting stories. "A Gilded God" is the title of a new one to begin in the next issue. This story is an nounced as "Vigorous and pathetic" CANADA'S HANDS TIED ALIEN DEPORTATION LAW IS A MERE SHAM. Court Decision Declares Parliament Has No Power to Attend to Provision — Weapon Against United States No Longer. Toronto, Ont.—The alien labor act of Canada is ultra vires. The Canadian parliament has no power to decree deportation of aliens, and the law which was passed purporting to give power of deportation to the attorney general is an empty and hollow sham. In a judgment from which there is no appeal Justice Anglin made this declaration recently, thus turning a great weapon of retaliation against the United States into a broken reed. As a result, E. E. Cain and James R. Gilhula, the Pere Marquette railroad officials, whose arrest and proposed deportation brought a testing of the act, may remain in Canada and continue at their posts. The ground of the decision is that the carrying out of the law involves an exercise of extra-territorial jurisdiction which Canada does not possess. "A power not consistent with the conditions of a dependency." Judge Anglin calls it. Nothing but a sovereign power could pass such a law, consequently alliens can be deported only by order of imperial parliament. "Giving full effect to the argument of counsel for the government that if at all possible the statute should receive a construction consistent with jurisdiction and not desiring to attribute to colonial legislation an effort to enlarge their jurisdiction to such an extent as would be inconsistent with the powers committed to a colony," says the judge, "I have striven to discover some means for performance of that which the warrants to Chief of Police Sherwood require him to do, to take into custody Gilhula and Cain and return them to the United States, whence they came, that would not involve an assumption of extra-territorial jurisdiction. In this I have failed." The order for the discharge of the prisoners is not yet issued, and they may not be relieved from formal custody for some time. Col. Sherwood, of the Dominion police, who made the arrests, will probably be protected from liability of prosecution by the prisoners by the insertion of a clause in the order of discharge to be issued later by court. No appeal lies from this judgment. This is emphatically stated by Justice Anglin at the beginning of his statement of the case. CALLS PRESIDENT A MASHER Richmond, Va.—President Roosevelt tells with evident enjoyment of a setback he received at the hands, or, rather, lips, of a woman of Albemarle, who had never seen him, and only recognized in the slouch-hatted individual a bold young man who was essaying the role of masher. It was on the occasion of Mrs. Roosevelt's visit to the home recently bought by Mrs. Roosevelt in Albemarle. He got of the Southern railway train at Red Hill, and was shaking hands with the crew, when a woman came along and started to climb on the coach. The president was by her side in a moment, and speedily assisted her to the platform. Then he grasped her right hand and gave it a shake, the woman all the while eyeing him suspiciously and attempting to break away. Finally she succeeded, and then turned loose the vials of her wrath on Mr. Roosevelt's astonished head, saying: "Young man, I don't know who you are, and I don't care, either, but I want to say you are the freshest that ever struck here." She departed, as did the president, the latter evidently being much amused. STARTS A 2,000-MILE WALK Baltimore Man, on a Wager, Tramping from His Maryland Home to Denver. Denver, Col.—Denver is before many weeks to be visited by a Baltimorean, who left the Monumental city for a cross-country walk, with this city as his objective point. The venturesome youth, who believes that he will be able to make the 2,000-mile journey is Hyman Marks, a well-known young business man. Several weeks ago, while in company with a number of friends, an argument arose as to each man's staying powers in long-distance walking. The dispute was heated, and the result was a bet on the part of Marks that he could start from the front door of his home and without a cent of money reach Denver in seven weeks from the date of his departure. The challenge was immediately taken up, and Marks was given a rousing send-off when he left. He will visit the principal cities on the way, and will call on the mayor or some other city official in each town that he stops at for credentials to show that he is actually carrying out his part of the contract. The young man, in the vernacular of the down-east Yankee, will "hev to step some" if he counts the ties to Denver in the time that he has laid down for himself. Bread Upon the Water A San Francisco woman who founded an institution for destitute women in 1868 has lost her money and entered the home. Talk about one's bread returning after many days! --- The Weekly Society The Miss Anna Smith is spending the summer at Chaney, Pa. Dr J E Sheppard, of Durham, N. C., passed through the city to his home last week. Mrs. Mary Lee, who has been quite ill at her home, 1205 T street northwest, is able to sit up. Mrs. Fannie Mitchell will leave for Denver, Colo., July 15th. She will be gone seevral weeks. Miss Rebecca F. Gay, of the Minor Kindergarten. School, is rusticating with friends in Hanover, Va. Miss Cora McCullough and Mr. John Muller were married last week at the residence of the priest. The Stewardesses of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church will tender a reception to their pastor, Rev. S. L. Corrothers next Monday night July to h. Rev. J.W.E. Bowen of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city several days he guest of Mr. and Mrs. Heur, F. Brown. Rev. M. G. W. Jones left the city for Baltimore, Md., Thursday to attend the district conference of St. James U. M. P. Church. He returned last evening. Prof. John T. Layton will leave the city this week for the East. He will wind up at Niagara Falls. He expects to have an enjoyable time. The picnic given by the Chrispus Attucks Association at Green Willow was a success financially. Over 700 people passed through the gates that night. Mrs. Pet Henderson, who has been the guest of her mother for some time, will return to New York very shortly. This climate has greatly improved her health. A reception will be tendered to Rev. S. L. Corrothers on Monday evening at the Church, under the auspices of the stewardesses of the Church. All are welcome. Mrs. R. E. S. Toomey was called suddenly to Tennessee, where the oldest boy, Harry, has been since the Christmas holidays under treatment for ruptured blood vessels. Mr. Robert G. I. Brown a graduate of Howard University Law class '45 was successful in passing the recent Maryland bar examination and he will shortly begin practice in Baltimore. Rev. W. W. Jones, pastor of Mount Calvary Church, Montgomery county, Md., is in the city as the guest of Rev. M. G. W. Jones, of Mount Pisgah Church. He accompanied Rev. M. G. W. Jones to Baltimore on Thursday. Prof. H. E. Hagus, of Goldsboro, N. C., who was a delegate to the Christian Endeavor meeting held in Ontario, Canada, was in the city last week. Prof. Hagus was exceptionally entertained by the Mayor of Ontario and his family. Miss Ruth E. Batty, a relative of Register J. W. Lyons, Mrs. A. W. Wimberly and Misses Laura and Emily Hooper, of Augusta, Ga., were in the city a few days ago, the guests of Mrs. J. W. Lyons, en route for Ontario, Canada, and Niagara Falls. They will remain one month. Mr. M. J. Newton, of Augusta, Ga. the oldest brother of Mrs. J. W. Lyons is in the city as her guest. Mrs. Lyons and her brother have been spending some time in Atlantic City, from which place they returned July 4th. Mr. Newton will remain in the city several days yet. Miss Georgianna Bell, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Bell, died suddendy at her home, 302 C street southwest, last Monday night. The funeral services took place from St. Paul's C. M. E. Church Thursday, July 6th. Miss Bell was sick only a week with nervous prostration and intermittent fever, from which she suffered greatly. Miss Eelka Valenteen, who has been teaching in Baltimore, Md., has just returned to her home, 1225 New York avenue. Miss Valenteen is looking the picture of health. She expects to leave in a few days for a short trip to Niagara Falls, to be accompanied by her mother. Miss Edna Wilson will be the guest of Miss Mamie Atkins at her summer home. MT. PISGAH A. U. M. P. NOTES. BY REV. M. G. W. JONES. THE BEE is for sale by Rev. M. E. W. Jones, 14 Q street, Northwest. Rev. J. F. Barringer filled the pulpit at 8 p. m. and preached a soul stirring sermon from Rev. xii 5; reference, Matt. xxiii, 38. Mr. Barringer is hard to guess. If you don't believe it, come to his Patriarchal class on Tuesday, 8 p. m., at Mt. Pisgah Church, 205 Q street northwest. Mr. Julius Adams and Rev. M. G. W. Jones visited sister and friends at Keenilworth, D. C., Sunday. Mr. Green, of 16 Q street northwest, is confined to his bed. We hope for him a speedy recovery. There will be a reception given on the 12th of July by the Y. P. W. A. in the interest of Rev. Mr. Jones. Mr. William Evans is the president. Come early—14 Q street northwest. Mr. Moses Peyton has decided to read THE BEE. Call to see him—he has a fine lunch room at 227 Q street northwest. Rev. David Pollard filled the pulpit of Mt. Airy Church and preached at the Indus Club, of which Mrs. Agnes Burnett is president. Peace and Light Club was represented. Subject: "Who is this that cometh from the wilderness leaning upon her beloved."—Songs of Solomon, viii. 5. SOUTH WASHINGTON. The sad death of Miss Georgie Bell, of 302 C street southwest, which occurred Tuesday night, July 4th, was a sudden shock to her many friends. Miss Bell had been sick only about a week when the end came. She was a strong and faithful member, of Emmanuel Ft. No. 1037. N. O. T. R. Her funeral took place from St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Mattie Nelson, daughter of Mrs. Lena Spence, of K street southwest, who has been residing in Philadelphia for several years, has arrived in the city, where she expects to make her home in the future. She is also accompanied by her fourteen-year-old daughter, Lena. The members and congregation of Galbraith A. M. E. Z. Church are making all necessary arrangements for the repairs which will commence very shortly Dr Corrothers has paid off the debt of $7,000 in three years, and that has encouraged his members to make some very necessary improvements. There has been a large part of the subscription paid in and everybody shows a willingness to assist in this great work which must be for the advancement of God's kingdom. The congregation at Galbraith is larger now than it has been in Galbraith Church history. Dr. S. L. Corrothers will deliver the morning sermon on Sunday, July 9th; subject, "The True Benefits of Faith." The rally will continue this Sunday, and it is expected to raise a large amount of money. Monday night, July 10th, there will be a reception tendered the pastor, by all the departments of the church. The public is invited. Y. M. C. A. NOTES On July 2d Prof. A. M. Craig spoke to the men. Next Sunday Mr. G. F. Collins, m. Esq. will address the meeting at 4 p. m., at True Reformers' Hall. Plans are laid for an excursion for August 4th. C. F. M. Browne is chairman of the committee of arrangements. Tickets and circulars will be out next Sunday. All men are urged to come out and get some and make the affair a great success. On the Fourth of July the Y. M. C. A. baseball team and tennis team went to Arlington and defeated the Racket and Mallet Athletic Association. The baseball game was won by a score of 23 to 3. Heavy batting and strong pitching by Thomas Smith marked the game, 19 men being struck out. Battery—Smith. Fenly. Beverly. Shadd and Goodrich won doubles from Yarborough and Tarleton, 6-1, 6-2, 7-5. Harris won from Yarborough 7-5, one game being decisive. BASEBALL The game of ball which was to have been played last Saturday between Joe Gans' team and the Eastern Empires will take place on July 14th and 15th, at American League Park, Seventh and Florida avenue northwest. Admission, 25 cents. THE NEW DIRECTRESS The Board of Education, at its regular meeting last week, appointed Miss Jeannette E. Anderson assistant teacher of sewing, vice Miss Carrie E. Syphax, resigned. Miss Anderson entered the public schools first as a night teacher, which place she held till her appointment as sewing teacher. She entered at the foot of the ladder. So successful she has been as a sewing teacher and having given entire satisfaction to her superiors, Miss Kate, the directress of sewing, and Dr. Bruce Evens, director of the Armstrong Manual Training School, both teachers highly recommended her to the Board of Education for the place that has just been made vacant by the resignation of Miss Syphax. It is claimed by the school authorities that Miss Anderson is the finest instructor in sewing who has ever been in the public schools. Her work in the country and in Maryland has been highly commended by Dr. Evens. DEATH OF ELLIS W. BROWN. Prof. Elis W. Brown, who has been sick for several years and whos condition has been growing steadily worse, died Monday in Atlantic City, where he had gone for his health. He leaves a vacancy in the supervising principalship. There are several candidates for the place. The man who is most deserving and would make the best supervisor that could be appointed would be Prof. N. E. Weatherless. His appointment would meet the approval of the entire community. Mrs. Thomas, Attorney Busy and other members of the Board of Education, would do themselves honor if they appointed Prof. Weatherless. DEATH OF MR. DORSEY. Mr. Ellsworth Dorsey, of 306 C street southwest, a well known citizen of that section, died Thursday, June 29th. Mr. Dorsey was sick about two months. He was buried from the Metropolitan A. M. E. Z. Church last Sunday at 1 o'clock. Rev. P. A. Wallace preached the funeral sermon, which was very pathetic. Mr. Dorsey was a faithful husband-and a kind father. He leaves a wife and four small children. He was not sick over two months. He was born in 1876 and has worked at his trade within two months of his death. Interment was at Harmony. CAPTAIN OLIVER The Grand United Order of Good Samaritans, on June 15, 1905, elected Capt. L. D. Oliver Right Worthy Grand Chief. Captain Oliver is one of the best known men in this city and Maryland, where his family is located. The election of this worthy man is indeed beneficial to the order. THE BEE congratulates both Captain Oliver and the order. ARMSTRONG MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL. The following is a complete list of the pupils' changes in the Armstrong Manual Training School: Below is a complete list of the graduates from the Armstrong Manual Training School: TWO YEAR MANUAL TRAINING COURSE FROM FIRST TO SECOND YEAR. Sarah Bowley,* Marion Brown, Anna Countee,* Effie Denton,* Sarah Hutchinson, Florence Jackson,* Mary Johnson, Ronay Johnson,* Celestine Lott,* Nettie McElory,* Estelle Minor, Mattie Price,* Emma F. Smith, Marie H. Thomas, Irene G. Tyler, Roberta Williams, James Chapman, Raymond Coates, Benjamin Montgomery. *Pupils conditioned. SPECIAL STUDENTS OF MANUAL TRAINING. FROM FIRST TO SECOND YEAR. Francis Beckly, Mary A. Brown, Rosa Brown, Hattie Buruell, Beatrice Cragwell, Ruby Davis, Belle Golden, Esther Green, Sarah Grisby, Ethel Hall, Jessie Hicks, Simmie R. Hiller, Lottie Johnson, Mary L. 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Rachel Anderson, Evelyn* Addison*, Elizabeth Boyd, Carrie Folson, Elizabeth Grant, Clara Green, Beatrice Howell, Hattie Lewis, Evelyn Moss, Katie Murphy, Arie Plummer, Florence Rawles, Clara Riley, Josephine Stevens, Rosa Smith, Sadie Smith, Katie Wells, Louise Watson, Francis Gay, Thomas Green. SPECIAL FOUR YEAR MANUAL TRAINING COURSE. FROM FIRST TO SECOND YEAR. Lillian Brooks*, Mary Deane*, Claudia Green*, Estelle Murray, Cate Adams, John Anderson, Edward Jones, Hallett King*, George Mowbray, Frank Parks, Norris Scott*, Herbert Tolson*. SPECIAL FOUR YEAR MANUAL TRAINING COURSE. FROM SECOND TO THIRD YEAR. Jerry Boyd, Sherwood Catlett, Leighton Talbert,* Theodore Turner,* Elsworth Wiggins. SPECIAL FOUR YEAR MANUAL TRAINING COURSE. FROM THIRD TO FOURTH YEAR. Eugene Hopkins, Henry Lee,* Henry Weedon.* ONLY $1.00 TO FREDERICK, ANTIETAM (Keedys- ville), AND RETURN via BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD SUNDAY, JULY 9th, 1905. SUNDAY, JULY 9th, 1905. Special train will leave Washington at 8.00 a. m. An opportunity to spend all day Sunday on historical grounds. The Recorder has received several communications relative to its editorial last week, concerning delinquent church members. When the Negro learns the lesson of responsibility in whatever position he finds himself, he has learned the lesson of bringing success out of opportunity.—The Recorder. Prof. Waring and his corp of teachers have done much for the upbuilding of the colored race of Maryland since they took charge of the High school. We congratulate them on their grand preparation of the scholars for the commencement.—The Baltimore Times-Union. A DIAMOND JUBILEE. A Beaconsfield correspondent writes that the Rev. G. Windisch has gone to Bethell in Kafaria to participate in the Missionary festivities in connection with the completion by the Rev. A. Kropf of his 60th year in the ministry. The veteran missionary is a great Koka scholar. He is the author of a Kafir-english Dictionary and is chairman of the Kafir Bible revision board, for which work he was awarded the degree of Doctor Divinitatis by the Berlin University.—The Bechana Gazette. GOOD. Edward H. Morris, of this city is estimated to be worth $3 0,000. Mr. Davis, a dentist, is etimted to be worth $75,000. Rebt. T. Motts is worth $150,000 and owns a theatre, John G. Jones, $200,000, Theo W. Jones, $50,000. Utah Flain Dealer. --- When a person dies, his friend's and bitterest enemies turn out to show the last respect, when in truth it often happens to be the first as well as the last at the burying-gound. We do not care so much for dead respect; we believe that respect should be shown persons while they are living, then the last respect would be in order.—The Sentinel. Louis Brooks of San Antonia, Tex., a Negro who has a well known character around that city, died on the rath Northeast Corner 7th and "J" S.H.H. 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Report That He Will Declare Bulgaria a Kingdom This Year, with Anglo-French Support. Vienna.—The Odessa agency of the Russian ministry for foreign affairs, which was originally established as a contiguous wire-pulling center for the Balkans, is said to be in possession of information leaving no doubt as to the intentions of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria to raise the principality to the status' of an independent kingdom on the next anniversary of his accession. As king of Bulgaria the Coburger will be in a position to assume a different attitude toward Turkey. He will formally appeal to the western powers to assist him in establishing an autonomous government in Macedonia, under a Christian governor jointly elected by the co-signatories of the Berlin treaty of 1878. This scheme, so the statement runs, is to be supported by an Anglo-French naval demonstration in the Turkish ports of Asia Minor. 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Mr. Bachman is an expert in the dressing of edge tools, and when he was confronted with the necessity of providing more means for his family he decided to offer his services to the contractors who are constructing the New Pennsylvania railroad through southern Lancaster county. "When they found that I could dress their 20-foot tools they gave me a job at once," said he. "and at the wages they offered me I can easily make $20 a week. Expert tool dressers are hard to find; and the contractors, I am sure, would sooner pay me four dollars a day than let me go. "Before I began to preach," said Mr. Bachman, "I was a blacksmith, the son of a blacksmith, and I know what a blacksmith can earn. I have 11 mouths to feed in my family, and I was obliged to change my occupation because I can't feed 11 people and send my children to school on preacher's pay." CAUSES THAT LED TO SCANDINAVIAN SPLIT. Bupture Occurred Ovar Consular Bill Favored by Norwegian Storthing and Which King Oscar New York.—On June 7 the storthing, or Norwegian parliament, declared the union between Norway and Sweden severed and announced that King Oscar II. of Sweden was no longer king of Norway. All the press dispatches made a point of emphasizing the calmness with which the news was taken both in Sweden and Norway. The Norwegian army and navy quietly took the oath of allegiance to the provisional government formed by the Norwegian state council, and the Bwedes, on the other hand, shrugged their shoulders, so to speak, at the bad taste of the Norwegians in seceding from the union. King Oscar alone seemed to show excitement. He registered his emphatic protest against the Norwegian act of secession and emphatically declined to receive a formal delegation from Norway. The reason for this lack of perturbation in both countries is that since the king refused to sign the consular bill passed by the Storthing the act of disunion was practically a foregone conclusion. Besides, the national feeling in Norway, which culminated in the act of June 7 is about a century old, and the Swedes as well as the Norwegians have grown accustomed to it. In 1814-15 the congress of Vienna recognized the union of Sweden and Norway. Gen. Bernadotte, the Frenchman, who was selected by the Swedish nobles to succeed the childless Charles XIII, last of the old dynasty of Swedish kings, had just wrested 'Norway from Denmark. Norway didn't mind being free of Denmark, but almost from the first its democratic spirit made it chafe in the union. That union was nowise like the union of Ireland and England. There was never any question of home rule. The two nations have always been wholly independent of each other in all domestic affairs. Their constitutions are different; they have separate parliaments, separate laws, separate churches, separate customs and rates of duty. Their PRINCE CARL (Son of King Oscar Who May Assume Throne of Norway.) armies and navies even are separate. They were, in short, two separate sovereign states—under one king. Norway has the most democratic constitution in the world. All the members of the storthing, both chambers, are elected by the people. And it is provided that if three consecutive storthing votes a measure it becomes a law, even though the king veto it. The judicial systems, the systems of taxation are different, the trades and resources different and even the fiscal policies of the two countries are different. Sweden is protectionist; Norway has free trade. The Norwegian parliament in 1892 resolved to establish a separate consular service. But for 13 years no agreement on the matter was reached, and the conflict continued until a feeling of bitterness and even hatred grew up between the Norwegians and the milder, city Inhabiting Swede, whom they have come to hold in contempt. When the consular bill was presented to King Oscar on May 27 he vetosed it. The Norway minister at once resigned as a matter of course. The king could not form a new ministry. "The crown," explained Dr. Nansen, "had consequently placed itself out of function in not-being able to form a new ministry, and as the country cannot remain without a government the step (secession and the formation of a new government) became imperative. . . . I may add that there is no feeling against Sweden or the royal house, which is clearly proved by our wish to see a prince of the house of Bernadotte on the Norwegian throne." Whatever may be Norway's wish on that head, King Oscar has put his foot down and said positively that no member of his family shall go to the Norwegian throne. King Oscar has four sons: the Crown Prince Gustavus; Prince Oscar, duke of Gottland formerly, but since his marriage to his plebian wife, Ebba Munck, plain Prince Bernadotte, without the right to succession; Prince Carl and Prince Eugene. Whom the Norwegians have in mind for their new throne is not definitely known. But If King Oscar persists in his attitude it doesn't matter. Indeed, all along the possibility of a republic has had its place in the discussions. There has been some talk of Dr. Nansen as a probable candidate for president of Norway. In the meanwhile the provisional government of Norway is quietly working along establishing a foreign office and preparing to send a mission to the powers and ask them to recognize Norway's independence. NEW HEAD FOR EQUITABLE Paul Morton, Selected as Chairman of Board of Directors, Regarded as Right Man for Place. New York.—By those who know his qualities, Paul Morton, ex-secretary of the navy, and who has been named as chairman of the board of directors of the Equitable Assurance society, is considered the best man in America to tackle a hard job. That he has such a task ahead of him in the management of the Equitable there can be no doubt. There is no more doubt in the minds of those who know him that he will emerge triumphant. The quality in Paul Morton which his friends believe has worked more A. H. PAUL MORTON. (Ex-Secretary of Navy Who Has Taken Charge of Equitable Society.) than any other to bring him success, aside from absolute, old-fashioned rugged honesty, is his fearlessness. They know there is not a living man or thing Paul Morton fears, and the bigger the fight the better he likes it. Fearlessness is a quality the policyholders of the Equitable certainly require in the present emergency. Paul Morton's loyalty is historic in the railway world. He never was never known to betray a friend nor an interest with which he was connected, and as a railroad president expressed it the other day: "He is as independent as the most independent wood-chopper that ever lived." President Roosevelt selected Paul Morton for a place in his cabinet, notwithstanding the belief that his appointee was a democrat and in face of all the facts about the Santa Fe rebate question. Railway people knew that President Roosevelt knew all about that matter before he pickd Morton. He believed in Morton's honesty and loyalty and he was just the man he wanted for the cabinet. It was the same qualities that attracted the Equitable Interests. The belief among Paul Morton's friends is that he will run the affairs of the Equitable Life Assurance society just as he has run the business of the government, of the Atchison railroad, of the office he held with the Burlington railroad, but, above all, he will run the company his way, or he won't run it at all. And they have absolute faith in his ability to extricate the Equitable from the nasty mess in which it has become involved and place it once more in the ranks of respectability and public confidence. They believe this because they know Paul Morton. CECIL CALVERT MEMORIAL Statue to Be Erected to Man Who Gave Name to Baltimore by Mary- land Colonial Society. Baltimore, Md.—The picture represents the noble $10,000 bronze. statue which the Maryland Society of Colonial Wars proposes to erect to the memory of Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore, the original proprietor of the colony, and the man who gave his 5 STATUE OF CECIL CALVERT. (Bronze Memorial to Be Erected in City of Baltimore) name to Cecil county and the city of Baltimore. The sculptor is Albert Welnert, of New York. It will be about nine feet in height and will be cast in American standard bronze. Calvert is to be represented in the act of addressing the British colonists, who are about to sail for the new world under the leadership of his brother Leonard. In his left hand he holds the charter which was granted to him by Charles Stuart. RELIC OF THE WAR. REMAINS OF OLD BRITISH GUN-BOAT SUNK IN 1813. Hull of Ancient Vessel Is Raised After Nearly a Century—Was Burned to Prevent Falling Into Hands of Americans. Detroit, Mich.—An interesting relic of a bygone age is shown in this reproduction of a photograph of an old British gunboat, which lay at the bottom of the Thames river for nearly a century after being burned by the retreating British to prevent her from falling into the hands of the Americans. Early in October, 1813, shortly before the battle of the Thames, Gen. William Henry Harrison, the American commander, reached the vicinity of Chatham, and his approach was the signal for a general retreat by the British troops up along the shore of the lake and in the direction of Chatham. With a view to keeping their movable base of supplies as near at hand as possible, the British took with them their bateaux and two or three small gunboats. The river was then, as now, navigable only as far as the town, and knowing that the American forces were closely in their rear, the British burned their boats. The skeleton shown belongs to one of the gunboats, which was raised a few years ago by a company of men who desired to dispose of it to the city of Chatham for the purpose of placing it in the city park as a memorial. The residents of Chatham, however, declined to accede to this plan, saying that they did not care for a memorial that was reminiscent of a British reverse, and for some time the old hull was left on the river bank, without becoming the property of anyone but those who had raised it. Vandals began the work of destruction, taking away small and large pieces of the wood for mementos, and finally the remains of the hull were secured by the secretary of the Tecumseh Historical society, J. S. Black, of Chatham. When Mr. Richard P. Joy, of Detroit, was in the neighborhood of Chatham with his launch recently he secured some photographs of the old boat, together with sufficient wood from the hull to make an appropriate frame for them. In addition to the wood, he got hold of a couple of old round shot, made of iron, that had been fired into the old craft's wood- HULL OF OLD GUNBOAT. (Remains of Vessel as They Appeared After Being Raised.) work at some period of her lively history. Mr. Joy is an enthusiastic yachtman, and has made a careful study of the history of shipping, so he was able to reproduce the general appearance and rigging of the old boat from his knowledge of the types of boats in her time. His sketch showed her to have been of the rig known as a "top-sall" schooner, carrying one square sail on her foremast. She was about 60 feet on the keel and her deck was probably from 90 to 95 feet. Her armament, in all probability, consisted of one cannon, with perhaps a bore of three inches or so. Although her equipment and general character would now be almost laughably out of date, her construction showed the most careful workmanship. Her timbers were of solid oak, of the kind that gave rise to the stirring old British song "Hearts of Qak." They were framed and fitted with the most painstaking care and fastened together with hand-made nails of wrought iron. In her day she may have been considered a beauty, and her captain probably thought that she was as trim a ship as ever carried the British flag. Her timbers are practically all disposed of and are scattered all over the continent; in the form of canes, picture frames, small pieces of furniture, and other souvenirs of her existence. Aluminum Detects Mercury. The power aluminum has for absorbing mercury vapor has been proved by M. Tarugi to constitute a delicate method of analyzing the presence of mercury in the atmosphere and furnishes a means of prevention against poisoning by its vapors. He has demonstrated that this property is manifest even when the vapor is largely diluted with air and at the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. A respirator has been constructed in which the air before entering the lungs has to pass through finely pulverized aluminum, and in this way all traces of mercury are absorbed so completely breathing can be carried on without difficulty in the dense vapors produced by the burning of chloride of mercury. Postal Cards That Talk A Parls inventor will soon put on the market talking postal cards. You introduce a card into an apparatus of the nature of a phonograph, talk a message and dispatch the card as a postal. There is a similar apparatus at the other end, and when the card is introduced it gives the message in a nasalized reproduction. Talking postals will hold just three times the quantity of words that can be written on one. ANCIENT LONDON. Interesting Belle of Fourteenth Century Revealed Through Demolition of Old Buildings. London—All Hallows in the Wall is one of the London city churches which have a special interest for the antiquary, because adjoining it is a place of the old wall of London. The church itself, however, is not a thing of beauty or interest, Dance, junior, who built it in 1765-7, not having been exactly a great architect. The first church that stood on the site, its north wall probably resting, as the present one does, on the ancient wall of the city, was built, it is said, in the eighth century, the city wall ```markdown ``` RELIC OF OLD LONDON. (Remnant of All Hallows Church and Portion of Wall.) being then 500 years old. Later the church, of course, became Gothic, and an old print shows it as a small building with two aisles and a low tower of timber. Old Stowe evidently thought little of it, for in his survey he merely mentions that fact that the church is called "Allhallowes in the Wall standing close to the Wall of the Citie." The new View of London (1708) says that the church was of Gothic and Tuscan orders, and, "not having been consumed by the late fire, is not so beautiful as those that are wholly new erected." The really interesting part of the church is its vestry, which is formed in one of the bastions of the wall, and from which a flight of stairs leads through the north wall of the church into the pulpit. Now there is exposed a part of the Gothic church of All Hallows in the Wall which is not mentioned by the guide books, old or new, so far as the present writer is aware. In New Broad street, behind the church, that is to say, beyond its north side, a row of nine fine old eighteenth century houses is being demolished to make way for new offices, and you can walk right through any of them and obtain a view of the north side of the church. There, in ruins, but of exceeding interest and high picturesqueness, are some considerable remains of, apparently, the fourteenth century architecture of All Hallows. They are shown in the accompanying drawings, and are well worth a visit from all who are interested in old London. OLD HORSELESS CARRIAGE. Odd Looking Vehicle Said to Be the First Automobile Built in America. Racine, Wis.—A picture of what is said to be America's first automobile has been discovered here in a collection of old photographs, and the horseless carriage of that early day was a strange looking machine. The automobile was built in 1870, and the designer was Rev. J. W. Carhart, an early-day Wisconsin preacher, who is still alive in Texas. A brother of Rev. Mr. Carhart is now professor of physics at the University of Michigan. The horseless carriage caused a panic on the streets when it first appeared, and was such an object of AMERICA'S FIRST AUTOMOBILE, (Machine Built in 1870 by a Wisconsin 3 Preacher.) terror to horses, that the state legislature was asked to pass a law barring such a contrivance from the roads. The first time the preacher appeared in his machine the puffing "devil wagon" threw a shower of sparks 16 feet into the air, and caused several runaways. A famous race horse of that period, one of the stud from which Jay-Eye-See was later developed, in the stables of J. I. Case, was so frightened that it jumped upon a fence and was killed, while the driver was seriously injured. The early automobile was a four-wheeled machine, like a buckboard, with a vertical engine on the rear axle. The bolter was made at a Watertown (N. Y.) factory, out of specially prepared charcoal iron. The machine was later entered in competition for a $10,000 prize offered by the state for a successful horseless carriage, but another machine, built at Oshkosh, on a similar model, won the prize. YOUTH OF JEFFERSON INCIDENTS IN CAREER OF THE FAMOUS ACTOR. Began Life Behind the Footlights as Property Child—Struggles of His Father — How Lincoln Helped Them. Washington.—Joseph Jefferson's recollections of the theater, as related in his autobiography, began with his earliest years in Washington, where the playhouse he saw was "a rickety old frame building with a broad gable, facing on a wide avenue. The door from our back entry opened upon the stage, and as a toddling little chap in a short frock I was allowed full run of the place." He saw many rehearsals, and "sometimes got a peep at the play, having been taken on in arms as a property child in groups of happy peasantry." He made little plays that were acted in impromptu style by himself and playmates; and when alone he would act by himself before the great mirror in the green room. As the stage child in "Pizzaro" he accidentally pulled off Rolla's wig. At the age of three he represented "Living Statues," and when a little older was poured out of T. D. Rice's bag in the guise of a little darky, who also jumped Jim Crow. The audience showed money upon the little imp to the extent of $24. "For years afterward," Mr. Jefferson wrote, "I was given to understand that this money was placed in bank to my credit, and I fear I often borrowed small sums on the strength of my prospective wealth." The Jefferson family at the time consisted of Jefferson's father and mother, his half brother, Charles Burke, himself and an indispensable person whose name was Mary, housekeeper, nurse, friend and attendant, who would never take any wages. Mr. Jefferson insisted that he was by no means a model child. "I am not quite sure as to dates, and many incidents come up before me in a confused form, while a number are traditional; but there are certain facts connected with my early life about which there can be no mistake, and it is quite clear that I was what is understood to be a bad boy and hard to manage. In 1838 the Jefferson family went to the new town of Chicago by way of JOE JEFFERSON. (Boyhood Days of Famous Actor Were All But Smooth) the Erie canal and the lakes. Though Chicago then had but 2,000 inhabitants, it represented a busy scene and boasted a new theater that was largely constituted of paint. After a short season in Chicago, moderately successful, the company went to Galena, Dubuque and several towns in the same region. In Quincy the courthouse served as a theater; in Terre Haute a warehouse, and in Pekin a pork house. The company decided to winter at Springfield, ill., and—rush idea—to lease a lot and build a theater. When the building, which architecturally resembled a dry goods box with a roof, was completed, an unexpected disaster occurred in the form of a revival. And in addition the town demanded a heavy license before the theater could be opened. "In the midst of their trouble a young lawyer called on the managers. He had heard of the injustice, and offered, if they would place the matter in his hands, to have the license taken off, declaring that he only desired to see fair play, and he would accept no fee whether he failed or succeeded. The case was brought up before the council. The young lawyer began his harangue. He handled the subject with tact, skill and humor, tracing the history of the drama from the time when Thesips acted in a cart to the stage of to-day. He illustrated his speech with a number of anecdotes, and kept the council in a roar of laughter; his good humor prevailed, and the exorbitant tax was taken off. This young lawyer was very popular in Springfield, and was honored and believed by all who knew him, and, after the time of which I write, he held rather an important position in the government of the United States. He now lies buried near Springfield, under a monument commemorating his greatness and his virtues—and his name was Abraham Lincoln!" At the end of the Springfield season the Jeffersons made their way to Memphis, where the father, who was a scene painter as well as actor, raised a little money by painting signs. This procured a storage passage to New Orleans and Mobile. In a few weeks the father died in Mobile of yellow fever. The son and daughter were engaged for fancy dances and comic duets at $6 a week, and Mrs. Jefferson opened a boarding house for actors. This did not suffice to keep the wolf from the door. In some way the belle of Mobile, Mme. Le Vert, became interested in Mrs. Jefferson and arranged for her a successful benefit. Young Jefferson acted in minor parts with Macready and Booth during the Mobile season. Madison, Wis.—Gov. La Follette's victory over the railroads in pushing his state railroad commission bill to success through both houses of the legislature has been clinched as a law by his signature and the appointment of the body of men which will control the tolls in Wisconsin. John Barnes, of Rhinelander; Prof. Meyer; of Madison, and Halford Erickson, also of Madison, constitute the commission, and it is declared by economists, that it is doubtful if the executive could have selected a more able JOHN BARNES PROFAN MEYER HALFORD ERICKSON RAILWAY RATE COMMISSION (Men Appointed by Gov La Follette, of Wisconsin) body of men as a crowning move for his victory in the legislature. Though John Barnes, is a democrat and La Follette a republican, the former is looked upon as one of the best attorneys in the state, and he is the man who carried to success, last summer. Gov La Follette's contention that his nation was the "regular republican." The case was fought in the courts and Barnes' prowess as a lawyer was demonstrated in his victory against some of the ablest talent which Wisconsin could produce. The term for which Barnes is selected is the longest, ending in 1917. Prof. Meyer is head of the bureau of labor and statistics, and his efforts in this capacity have been of no small import to the governor in collecting evidence with which to carry on the contest against the railroads. Although Meyer has proved himself an invaluable aid to Gov. La Follette in this direction, his selection was looked upon as something of a surprise. it being the general opinion that the executive would pick for his place Prof. Commons, prominent in state university circles. Halford Erickson, like Prof. Meyer, has proved himself a great aid to the governor in his efforts to secure evidence alleging that the roads were usurping their privileges in this state. Erickson has made a thorough study of Wisconsin conditions, and he is regarded as an infallible authority on the question of railroad tolls. When Gov. La Follette first sent the appointments to the senate for confirmation, Nils Haugen occupied the place now awarded to Barnes. When the selections were read in the governor's message to the senate, the dignified upper house was set in an uproar. Objection was made to Haugen, but the remaining two names were confirmed. Then the governor behout himself of John Barnes, who everybody had firmly believed, before the names were chosen, would be a member of the commission. The Rhinelander man was consequently placed upon the roll, and his name approved by the senate, thus giving Wisconsin an excellent array of talent to carry on the rate-making work. The commission as it stands consists of an attorney, a statistician and a man versed in the railroad systems of the country NEW SUMMER HOME. Washington.-Mrs. Roosevelt's summer home in Albemarle county, Va., near Scottsville, was a part of the beautiful Springfield farm owned by W. N. Wilmer, of New York. The Springfield farm consists of about 500 acres altogether, but Mrs. Roosevelt's purchase comprises only 15 acres and, a small house. This dwelling, by Mrs. Roosevelt's order, has had a rock chimney added NEW SUMMER HOME (Hot Weather Retreat of Mrs. Roosevelt in Virginia.) to it, and a porch has been built around the dwelling. All the partitions on the lower floor have been removed, making one large room. Mrs. Roosevelt bought the property so that when she wishes a week or so of rest she can go to the little retreat among the Virginia mountains, which is so accessible to Washington. Mrs. Roosevelt went to the Virginia home of Mr. and Mrs. Willmer recently, and while there made an inspection of her small estate. The president joined her, the following Saturday, and returned to Washington, Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt are delighted with the retreat. : ; “ae % “aan oy aE ae . . a oS ’ ese o . . _ : eid? WaSMINGIUN Bhai. sesnemtisnncns Ineaceapemannell OT . , ns o_—~ t. z NCOL ‘ GH GREAT WHIST MEET 1S OH jee FEROCIOUS eon CHRISTIANXANDER’S SPECLAL "NOTICE E AST Lit N HEI TS a Congress of the American League Arizona Man in Terrific Battle wit : , _ tee LINWOOD HEI Holds Fifteenth Annual Ses- | Mountain Lion Iands Extra Ives Va.Claret, a rb Path alt ated 08 - ee ee Pee ae Ek Bee _ - sion in Chicage. H Heavily and Srute Dies, iin .. i... * t *j OTTO ay Chicago.—Quite an Important “event 4s the fifteenth annual congress of the American Whist league, held at the Auditorium hotel here the week of Duly 10, The growth of the league, despite the inroads which nave been made upon the followers of whist by bridge, skat and other aspirants 1dr supremacy, 2s indoor games, has been remarkable. In April, 1891, s small coterie of en- jthustasts met at Milwaukee to effect lan organization of whist players ‘throughout the country. The prablem lwas dimcuit, but was solved in splen- jald style, and credit for this achleve- (ment 1s due in a very large measure ito the late Judge Elliott, of Milwau- ree, the “Pater of the League,” ard «49 Theodore Schwarz. of Chicago. jAmong other things. the American iWhist league has codified the laws of whist and {mproved upon them from year to year, until the present code is probably as nearly perfeet as anything of the kind that ever existed. The congress this summer promises to be a-memorble one. Mr. LG. Parker, who has for many years been .Tegarded among whist players as the dest tournament man in the coumry, stated recently that Chicago now has @ force of workers which bas never beewd equaled by Chicago or any other city. Foremost among this band are Edward P. Martin, chairman of the tournament committee, and L. M. Col- Josky, chairman of the bureau of n- formation sad supplies. For many years Chicago has led all American cities in the number of her whist play- ers and whist clubs; in her record for entertaining congresses the city has not been preeininent, and this position ‘Mr. Martin and his Heutenants will try earnestly to secure this year. Last February the Chicago Whist associa- tion gave a four days’ whist “Carni- val," which was the largest affair ever given by a local association, and which gave an impetus to whist affairs in the west which has proved of incal- culable value to the managers of the congress. RAT CLOSES SALOON EARLY Conscientious Owner Drives Out Crowd, Thinking It Is Closing ‘Hour—Cause Discovered. Pittsburg, Pa—Don’t say rate to Frank Merkle. Frank Merkle fs a saloonkeeper on Smithfield street, and bis place for years has been famous as being one which obeys to the very letter every injunction of the Brooks law. So careful 1s Merkle that he chores his place on legal holidays, and, in order that he may shut up every night on time, be has an electric bell connected with the city fire alarm, which rings at 11:45 the official clos- ing time. Shortly after ten o'clock recently, while the place wes crowded, the clos- ing alarm rang. The bar was filled with foaming beers, but, with one swoop, they were taken back. Merkle excitedly locked the front door, turned down the lights and chased everyone through the side entrance in spite of their protests, ‘When the bar had been cleaned out, ‘the receipts cotinted and the bartenders had doffed their white aprons, some one suggested that the alarm might be eut of order. An inspector was rent for, and he discovered that a rat kad chewed through the Insulation, Which grounded the wire and caused the falre alarm to be sent in. TRAMPS EAT LIKE NABOBS. Bteal Silver Dinner Service from Car for Midnight Feast—Escape . Police Raid. Cheeter, Pa.—According to the state- ment of a railroad man who lives jn this city and was an eyewitness of the effair. tramps and yeggmen who tre. ‘quent the line of the Philadelphia, Bal- time & Washington railroad between Philadelphia and Baltimore held a royal banquet with silver sets valued at $20,000. Solid silver was handled by the ‘oadsters and outcasts as if it were nothing more than ordinary tinplate, and the story of the night dinner rivals that of the Millionaire club, ‘The scene of the midnight feast was 4n a grove near Perryville A freight ‘far bad been broken open and some ‘Tare art gems in solld stlver, consigned », & New York house to parties in hWeghington, were stolen and carried to the grove. Foraging parties were sent out by ‘the nomads and soon silver chafing dishes were used for frying chickens and gold-lined goblets were utilized for @uafing the foaming beer. In the height of the frolic police an¢ Letectives swooped down.on the merry: jmakers and made one or two arrests tout the majority of the “Weary WII- Mea” made their escape. Sind African Sea Serpent. Missionaries connected with the Liv- Angstontan mission on the shores of LLeke Nyassa, in central Africa, vouch for the statement that while a boat be longing to the British central and Af- ricsn administration was crossing the ftalse recently it was attacked by a ape cles of sea serpent. The reptile, which fs described as being as thick as a man’s leg, tried to board the vessel, and was with dificulty beaten off with foars end paddles. From Bad to Worse, ‘The Russian ships that were not In- terred in a salt-watery grave, are {n- terned, and the Russian navy will fig- ere 4n history aa the abips that passed in a night. IRILLS) FEROCIOUS WILDCAT. | arizona Man in Terrific Battle with | Mountain Lion Lands Extra 4 Heavily and Brute Dies. Cave Creek, Ariz—On a moontight night recently Jake Linville killed a big tom lion under the most uncom- mon conditions of a hand-to-paw fight. Soon after nightfall Jake heard the dogs run an animal up a sycamore tree close to the tent of the ergat camp, a few miles up Cave creek. At the first alarm he rushed out with rife in hand and saw a long, quivering body crouched along the lowest limb. Im the dim moonlight and with his de- fective vision he aimed between the blazing eyes of the brute, but the merest trifle hizh. The ball split ‘Tommy's nose and glanced along the forehead with just sufficient concusion to stun the brute and tumble him to the ground. = In a half second the glant cat was on its feet and Jeaping toward its as- sailant, who had no time to slip an- other ball ip place. He had just a quarter of a second to club his rifle. ‘The first blow as a club proved ibe theory that the modern rife {s too ten- derly put ap for clubbing a hard-lived cat, for the stock broke clean of. ‘Then Jake and the panther waltzed around the tree twice. Jake caressed the giant cat with the barrel of the gun and once the cat tried to hug him. Jake squirmed free of the lion's hug and hitit hard enough to bend the gun barrel a little. ‘That ended the dance. ‘The Hon measured nine feet from nose to foot of tall. : For a lion to fight as this one did 4s a most uncommon thing. Ordinarily a miserable dog can run a big tom up a tree, where he sits snarling and spitting until a man comes close un- der to dispatch him. sometimes with only a .22 callber rifle, if almed true! between the eyes. NOSES FOR STOLEN WOOD Detectives Trace a Thief by the Odor of Creosote—Much Mate- rial Taken. New Brunswick, N. J.—Detectives ‘William A. Housel, of this city, and Spencer, of Jersey City. have been able by the use of their noses to recover $1,000 in valuable mater.al which bad been stolen from the freight yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad company at George and Hamilton streets. This material was wood tubing, covered with a coating of creosote. to be used as conduit for carrying the wires of the semaphore signal system along the elevated tracks, : There were 2.000 feet of the tubing left in the freight yards, but when a gang of men came here to put the tub- ing In they found all but 200 feet had disappeared. They decided that the odor from tue creosote, the tublng doubtless being stolen for firewood, would lead w detection, After eeveral days in the neighbor- hood they saw smoke ascending from a chimney in Nelson street, which filled the alr with the odor of creosote. In the back yard of the house were half a dozen lengths of tubing. In other yards near by 1,400 feet were ro- covered. * She Found It. A St. Petersburg newspaper says that Russia, hemmed in on the west, must eventually break through all bar- riers and seek warm waters In the east. There is no doubt that she has recently got into some very ‘hot water in thst direction. SERVICE THAT SATISFIES. J. T.NEWMAN, Hot and Cold Baths, Hair Cutting and Shaving. Massage. 310434 Street Southwest. , Whelan ’s Markel, DEALER IN FINE FAMILY GROCERIES &|PRO VISIONS BEEF,,LAMB, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK. Smoked, Salt and Corned Meats a Specialy. Marketing Ivelivered Promptly, . ) “Phone, Main 3246 N.W Cor. rd & C Sts , SW. —————— RICHARDSON. Visit his Drug Store at 316 434 STREET, S. W. Stop at he Soda Fountain and try : his new drink, ps PINO FLIP. Pino Flip is kept by Dr. Richard- son in South Washington. You should not fail to call in and test it. RICHARDSON, 316 434 St... S.W. 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There are three sons of the late Peter Grogan who are conducting his business. This great house was established over a quarter of a century ago. This house sup- plies all Washington. It is patron- jzed because it is one of the most “ate firms in the city. Read his great advertisement in this issue of Tue Bee. Peter Grogan is a name known .to all Washington. Don’t forget the number, 817 to 823 Sev- enth street, N. AV. You can get any- thing you want at this house, Go to S. Goldheim & Sons, 405 7th street, N. We ‘The Purity Ice Company is the place to buy ice. Also the American Ice Co EAST LINCOLN-HEIGHTS AESSRIDER AGENTS WANTED ( No Money Required ~ IX ual, you receive and approve of your bicycle % t 1 h PER Gnyonton Ten Days Free Trial Finest guaranteed WM HIN isis iasatis $70 to $24 {\ i with “Consier- Brakes and Punctureless Tires. WME 1903 & 1904 Moi i \ WANE Best Malesseccecseeneeceee $7 fo $12 \RPRAMEM Any make or model you wcant at one-third usuat- PSGYIIRARCORD price. Choice of any standard tires and best aa i équipment on all our bjcycles. Strongest guarantee. i\ in Wo SHIP ON APPROVAL ©. 0. D. to, any I WO BUN one without a cent deposit and allow 10 DAY: J Bee FREE TRIAL before purchase is binding. f f ii Waal" 500 Second Hand Wheels $9 $8 TETEMISNOI® erp teg medeh ceca ew ore. OO Jy DO NOT BUY saices an enee ute “optee One Al ‘equipment, sundries and sporting goods of all Linde, at bultreetiar price, In Oat big free Sundry Catalogue. Contains a world of useful ioformation. Write for it PUNCTURE-PROOF TIRES 4:25 PER PAIR Regular price $8.50 per pair. <a eae To Introduce § aera vo will Sol fl = (> erm [A Youa Sample (ai cS nme a a Pair for Only Wi ots'wc xn cea a y WO MORE TROUBLE from PUNCTURES { es: pee EOS roses epee fa tse musing: EASY RIDING, STRONG, lo danger from oy DURABLE, SELF HEALING PINS, NAILS, TAOKS or GLASS: Serious, GAR . Punetires, like Intentional knife cuts, can be’ Sp FULLY COVERED by PATENTS Fulcanized like any other tire. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS aS Caister eaten nullt-ap Wheels aad Bieseles succes at Hall Gre wsaeal pekooes Notice the thick rubber tread “A” and puncture strips “B™ and “D.” This tire will Rute ang other makersoft Eastic and Eisy Riding. We will aiip C.0.D. ON APPROVAL + Me mill allon's Gash discourd of S& (thereby making the price $40 per pals) it send full Gash With order, Tires 10 be returned 4b our expense If nov snbactery eg “ ” MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. J.L. "CHICAGO, ILL. Seles oon J, A. Lankford, | ora a | Architect And: Builder Expert builder, examiner andyestimater. Plans gotten out at short notice, from rough sketches, pencil drawings, or from written or verbal descriptions, and mailed to,any section of the country. In the pasi{‘thirty-two (2) montns we have designed, overhauled, repaired and buil* over Five Hundred Thous- and Dollars ($500,000.00) worth of work in Wesisington, D..C., anid,vicinlty the class of work being of every descziption and character. We make a specialty of church and hall designs, and arranging loans: we also specialize the building up of vaeant lots in the District of Columbia Any une anticipating having plans gotten out, buildings overbauled or Te, paired, we,weuld be glad to have you call or write us. No charges for advice xiven in any of the above named fines ® 5 Main Office 317 6t4 St. Norto west. Residence 1210 V St. Nortwest. . TASES Cee ee ee: East of “Lincoln;’ North East H Street Columbia cars to 53d Stret; near Bunnell School on 52d Street, and Benning School or Central Ave- nue. Open Door Prices, $50, $75, $100, $125, $150 and $175. Five-cent fare to any part of city. $3.00 cash, and ' $2.00 monthly payments. No jinter- est. No taxes. Wohosover will may come and buy freely of Linwood "Heights Company. ; Call oz address . As the impress of “Lincoln” in the United States, so such beautiful and economic suburban home lots will command the attention of edu- cators, busifess and professional in- vestors. Families anct clubs desir- ing mor. thas six lots should givei advance. so will such low Open! send yeur address or notify the day: office. oe Rev. Parker Masten now prepar-i said lots. ~ . LINWOOD:HEIGHTS CO. ! F streets. Northwest.” WS XNEWROLD _ . $6.00 To | ATLANTIC CITY, CAPE MAY, | SEA ISLE CITY & OCEAN CITY, | NEW JERSEY, | EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R. | From June 23 until September 9, 1905. inclusive, the Baltimore & Ohio R, R. will sell Excursion Tickets to above named Seashore Resorts every Friday and Saturday, good returning until fol- lowing TUESDAY, inclusive. Tickets good on all trains, Royal Blue Line Service. Call at Ticket Offices for full particu- lars. a i. ‘ y sed i . Wake ae ee AT ee : Phone: Maiu-acor. 3 2 9 = Pec Kmuzy House 489 & 41 Missouri Avenue, N. W. Washington, D.C} Strictly First Class and Up-To-Date Elegant Rooms Furnished from soc to $2.50 Per Day, : Clean beds and neat rooms a specialty Meals at all hours, . HOT ANDCOLD BATHS Half Block from Pennsylvania Depot SELLIS AND HUFF, Proprietors.