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NOL XXV.NO. 52 President Wilbur P. Thirkield From the Western Christian Advocate. The Methodist Episcopal Church has been distinctly and highly honored by the selection of one of its ministers and General Conference officers for the presidency of a great university at the nation's capital. The Rev. Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield, one of the corresponding secretaries of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society, has been chosen president of Howard University, Washington, D. C. The institution has had as brilliant a career in the forty years of its history as the distinguished Christian soldier and philanthropist, General O. O. Howard, whose honored name it bears. It is open to all without reference to race, creed, or sex, and is religious, but not sectarian. The location is superb, covering twenty acres on the heights looking down upon the city. Its buildings and camps are valued at a million dollars. The university is subsidized by the general government in the sum of fifty thousand dollars per annum besides its income from endowment, tuition fees, etc. The faculty numbers ninety, and the student corps one thousand. The presidency has heretofore been occupied by distinguished ministers of the Presbyterian Church, Dr. Thirkield being the first Methodist incumbent. The election is of the nature of civil service advancement, and in recognition of Dr. Thirkield's practical experience and success, as shown in the founding and presiding for twelveen years as president of Gammon Theological Seminary and his six years in the secretariat of the Freedmen's Aid Society. In the term in which he has been associated with Dr. M. C. B. Mason in this office the collections from conferences have advanced from $100,000 to $125,000 per annum. The income of the society in the last five years has been $2,000,000, as against $1,500,000 in the preceding five years; $375,000 has been expended in new buildings, and $65,000 in industrial plants and equipments. Receipts for tuition from students have advanced from $59,000 in 1900 to $80,000 in 1905. No wonder that the trustees of Howard University coveted one of the men who helped make this phenomenal record possible and an accomplished fact. Dr. Thirkield was unanimously elected president, Judge Barnard, of the Supreme Court of the District, and chairman of the Nominating Committee, advised Dr Thirkield of his election, and urged his immediate acceptance. Dr. Thirkield, in this position will be associated with one of the most distinguished University Boards in the country, including as it does the Hon. Joseph H. Chote, ex-ambassador to England; Bishop Alexander MacKay-Smith, SenatorAllison, of Iowa, besides several judges, generals, and ministers of national reputation. The Secretary of the interior, the Hon. E. H. Hitchcock, is, ex-officio, the authorized representative of the United States Government in the board. President-elect Thirkield has received many congratulations by mail and telegraph, among the most significant of the latter is one from Bishop Galloway, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and President Booker T. Washington. The latter commends the wisdom of the trustees, and says enthusiastically. "I am sure you will satisfy our race." The Board of Managers will most regretfully part with so devoted and accomplished an executive officer as Dr. Thirkield has proven himself to be. Cincinnati will especially lament the removal of one whose bearing toward all has been uniformly cordial and fraternal, and who has cheerfully aided all denominational undertakings both local and general. There will be many to say, "God speed President Thirkield." Miss Clara Annie Green, daughter of Hoe and Mrs. John P. Green, who is just finishig a four-year' course in the Armstrong Manual Training School, has been selected by her teachers and elected by her class valedictorian of the English class BETHEL LITERARY. On last Tuesday evening the Bethel Literary and Historical Association held its final literary exercises for the year 1905 and 1906 at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The principal feature of the exercises was an interesting musical program selected and conducted by Miss M. B. Gibbs of the Washington Conservatory of Music, and was in every respect highly creditable. After the regular exercises Prof. R. T. Greener was introduced and gave a very interesting talk. Just prior to adjournment, Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, the president, announced that on account of the adverse action of the trustees of the Metropolitan Church, the association would hold its next meeting on next Tuesday evening at the Conservatory of Music, No. 902 T street, N. W., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. The meeting was a grand success and the future of the association promises to be unusually successful. President Davidson announced that a place of meeting for the literary had been tendered by Miss M. B. Gibbs. This announcement created the wildest enthusiasm. The reason for this announcement was, President Davidson had been informed by Dr. McDuffie that the literary could not meet in the Metropolitan Church again, whereupon the president announced that the association would meet next Tuesday evening at the Conservatory of Music, the residence of Miss Gibbs, 9th and S streets, N. W., for the purpose of electing officers. It is also claimed that Dr. Scott would test the validity of the article of incorporation. The friends of Prof. M. Grant Lucas are very much disheartened because they claim that President Davidson has treated him unfairly. They claim that Prof. Lucas had a right to be a candidate for the presidency, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Davidson was a candidate. Prof. Lucas showed great strength at the meeting Tuesday, May 15. Rev. Scott informed him that he was welcomed to the Metropolitan Church literary. The CHRISTIAN CONGRESS. Hundreds of citizens have decided not to have anything to do with this one-sided Christian Congress. The Presbyterians, Congregationalists and Baptists are lukewarm. All of the committees are made up of Methodists and all that the Baptists have is an empty treasury. There was about $150 collected and all of that amount has been paid out by Treasurer Rev. J. Anderson Taylor. It is claimed that certain A. M. E. Zion Methodists refused to serve on the committee with certain Baptist ministers. Many citizens who had decided to aid the Christian Congress have declined to serve. There was a rumpus in one of the committees two weeks ago by the removal of one of the best known citizens in the city and a man who was respected by the entire committee. The Baptists are not pleased because Rev. Garland Penn said that he could not be here at the time designated. There are other objections. It is claimed that the Masonic Clubhouse should not have been rented for the Christian Committees. Some church should have been selected for the committees, so the more moral members of the committees claim. Ladies cannot visit the Masonic Club building without embarrassment. There are several on the committee, a majority of whom are Methodists. CAPTAIN W. D. MATTHEWS DEAD. Capt. W. D. Matthews, abolitionist, Kansas negro pioneer, soldier and national head of York Rite Masons, died at 4:20 P. M. at 209 Shawnee street, Leavenworth, Kans., after a lingering illness with la gripe and complications due to his advanced years. Captain Matthews was 80 years old. During his illness he was called upon by many prominent colored men from out of the city. His sympathizers at his home were mostly white men. He came to Leavenworth in 1854 from Washington, D. C., where he was born in bondage. He was poor and obscure. He started a little restaurant and eating house where many of Leavenworth's prominent old-time abolitionists made their headquarters in times of stringency and danger. Soon the little restaurant came to be the head station with Matthews general passenger traffic manager. Many of the most prominent men in Leavenworth were stockholders. Hundreds of negroes owed their freedom to his system by which they were brought across the river from Missouri, hidden in Leavenworth and sent to States of safety. At the close of the war Captain Matthews took a leading part in the organization of the Masonic lodges of his race. Early in the Civil War Captain Matthews was commissioned to the command of a battery of Volunteer Artillery, which he commanded in actual service with distinction. He is succeeded by the Rev. A. B. Allen of Atlanta, Ga., as M. W. Nat'l Grand Master of the Masons. He was buried in the cemetery at the Soldiers' Home—Synoptical Extract from Leavenworth Times. THE NATIONAL AMUSEMENT COMPANY presents the biggest and greatest colored show on earth at the Academy of Music, week beginning June 4th, 1906. Secure your tickets now and avoid the rush. Tickets on sale. Prices 25, 50, 75c. and $1.00. AMONG THE ODD FELLOWS. On Thursday evening, the 17th inst. Mrs. Mary A. Parker, the D. M. N. G. d. D. H. of R. No. I, and her cabinet made their annual official visit to Phyllis Wheatley, H. of R. No. 2203. The notice previously given that the executive officers would be present servied to bring out a large number of the members. After opening the Household with appropriate ceremonies, and the routine business disposed of, the M. N. G. appointed a committee to escort the D. H. officials in and to the altar. After the reception and introduction of the officers, the M. N. G. Innate, Lizzie Hart, who delivered the welcome address, which was appropriate, eloquent and pleasing. The executive officers were then in their official order, the D. M. N. G., Mrs. M. A. Parker, being the first speaker. Notwithstanding her recent severe illness, her address timely and convincing, and fairly bubbled with indisputable facts and wholesome advice. As Lettie Johnson, the D. R. N. G., was unavoidably absent, the next address was delivered by the D. W. R., Miss Lillian Ford. In her address Miss Ford exhibited remarkable knowledge of facts pertaining to the "Ruth Degree," and was most attentively followed by every Innate. The addresses of the D. W. T. M. HON. BENJAMIN P. BIRDSALL. Mrs. Ellen R. Stevenson, and the D. W. D., Mrs. Ellen G. Jackson, though brief, were nevertheless forceful and edifying. At the request of the M. N. G., James H. Coleman, the District Grand Master spoke briefly but encouragingly of the work of the Households of Ruth. The coleman is a P. M. N. G. of Queen Deborah H. of R. No. 23. The response to the address of the visiting officials was made by W. C. Martin, Past D. G. M., and P. M. N. G. of Phyllis Wheatley Household. The Household was formally closed by the visiting District officers, after which a splendid collation was served. The officers of the Houseare: P. M. N. G., Nellie Kelley; M. N. G., Lillian Evans; R. N. G., Mattie Campbell; N. G., Alice Quivers; W. R., Grace B. Lacey; W. T., Mamie Branson; W. P., Alberta Manning; W. Counsel, Stafford Parker; W. C., Gertrude Beverly; W. S., Mary Best; W. U., Estelle Jordan; Sen. Stew., Adelaide Byrd and Fannie Burnett; Jun. Stew., Emma Taylor and Susan Delaney; trustees, S. H. Bond, Mattie Campbell and Bessie Ricks. Delegate to O. H. Association, Minnie Jackson. pointment from The Howardminton, will brace May 30 of campus by a wrist. The Republic of which Hon. dent and Mr. M. tary, entertained son, consult to B at a farewell of his departure. Vice-Presidental delegate Conference, So. Ala. The date of the Religious Congregation Washington, D. from the third July 31 to Aug. Prof. Kelly will devil will deliver A. M. E. Chur. Mr. Sam C. on Blanding sturdy week after Prof. I. Garla is to speak in The host of friends of Mrs. M. A. Parker, the popular head of the "Ruth Degree" in this jurisdiction, will be glad to learn that she has quite recovered from her recent severe illness and has begun making her annual official visits to the twenty subordinate Households. P. N. F. Robert Jackson, of Rising Sun Lodge, No. 1365, who has been quite ill for a week or two, is slowly improving. It is hoped that he will soon be out. The Reformer, of Richmond, Va., says that this is surely the Golden Age in journalism. BALTIMORE AND OHIO EXCURSION. Sunday, May 27; $1.00, Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg and return; $1.35 Berkeley Springs and return. $2.00 Cumberland and return. Special train leaves Washington at 8.05 A. M. General Bingham is raising the old boy in New York in police circles. He has ordered thirty-seven to appear before the surgeons. ```markdown ``` Paragraphic News Prof. Kelly Miller was given a reception last Wednesday evening by the Abyssinia Baptist Church of the city of New York. He delivered an address in the evening. Mrs. L. McCoy was at Tnskgee during the past week. She is connected with the office of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The Cleveland Journal says the new president of Howard University is the right man in the right place. Dr. C. P. McClendon was elected a member of Passaic County Medical Society in New Jersey, notwithstanding objections were made to him on account of his complexion. The new undertaking firm composed of Messes, Rogers & Clifford of Cleveland, Ohio, comes to us well recom-George Edward McNeil, one of the mended. first men in the United States to advocate the eight hour system, died last Saturday night in the Somerville Hospital in Boston. The report has gone out that Prof. R. T. Greener is to receive another, ap- J. pointment from the Department of State. The Howard High School of Wilmington, will be represented in the relay races May 30 on the Howard University campus by a well-trained team. The Republican Club of New York, of which Hon. C. W. Anderson is president and Mr. Melvin J. Chism is secretary, entertained Mr. James W. Johnson, consult to Puerto Cabelo, Venezuela, at a farewell dinner two days prior to his departure. Vice-President Fairbanks was a fraternal delegate to the General M. E. Conference, South, held in Birmingham, Ala. The date of the Negro Young People's Religious Congress, which is to meet in Washington, D. C., has been changed from the third to the eighth of July, to July 31 to August 5. Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University will deliver a lecture at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, St. Louis, June 5. Mr. Sam C. Nelson died at his home on Blanding street, Columbia, S. C., Saturday week, after a short illness. Prof. I. Garland Penn of Atlanta, Ga., is to speak in Columbia, S. C., the 30th of this month in the interest of The Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress, of which he is corresponding secretary. The First Baptist Church of Norfolk, costing about $50,000 or more, for colored people, one of the finest negro churches in the world, if not the finest, was dedicated not long ago. The church seats 2,500 people. A conference for colored farmers was held at the John A. Dix Industrial School near Dinwiddie Courthouse, Va., last week. The "Moon" says that five colored men of Butte, Mont., have filed articles of incorporation for the Afro-American Mining Company and will develop and operate eight claims northwest of Butte near the Big Bonanza mine. The company is capitalized for $200,000 in shares of $1,00 each. Near Tampico, Mexico, a syndicate of negroes from Texas have bought a million acres of land. They are going to divide it in lots of forty acres each for negroes only, to grow sugar, bananas and other fruits. The next meeting of the National Negro Convention will be held in Memphis during the month of September. The first edition of the Afro-American Industrial and Financial Record, a four-page weekly, was issued last Saturday at Houston, Texas. May it continue to live. The Mexican ambassador, Mr. Casasus, and his family left Washington at 3 o'clock last Monday afternoon for New York, where they remained until Thursday, when they sailed for Europe. Jonathan Dixon associate justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, died at Englewood, N. J., last Monday. The new Hungarian parliament held its first sitting last Monday at Budapest, Hungary. Mary V. Hayes, a young daughter of Jas H. Hayes, was accidentally shot to death last Sunday at Richmond, Va., by her 11-year-old brother Eugene. Mrs. Jefferson Davis was improving last Monday. The authorities at Baku, Trans-Caucasia, discovered last Monday that a tunnel had been dug under the military prison. They also seized a secret printing office for anarchist proclamations. Last Monday was regarded as "Ladies' Day" at the Police Court, this city, because all the prisoners had been taken to the court it was found that there were twenty-eight women in the dock. Almost all the business section of Abbeville Ala., was wiped out by fire this week. The population of Abbeville is about 2,500. It is stated that the May flies are not as numerous this year as they have been in the past year and are not so annoying. The 11th annual convention of the American Federation of Musicians met in Boston this week with about 250 delegates in attendance. Senator Aldrich, the Republican leader in the Senate, said last Tuesday afternoon that he thought Congress would be able to adjourn about June 10. The Sultan's daughter, Ayisheh, is suffering from a serious attack of appendicitis at Constantinople. She is nineteen years old. GRAND UNITED RALLY AT COS-MORPITAN CHURCH MOPOLITAN CHURCH. A great crowd attended the Grand United Rally last Sunday at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 708 O street, N. W. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, DD., pastor. The meeting will continue until Thursday, May 31, the object being to raise $5,000 as a building fund. The opening sermon was preached by Dr. Drew. The pulpit was decorated with flowers and cut plants by the flower committee, Mrs. Mary E. Thomas, chairman. At 3 P. M. Rev. Geo. W. Kennard, A.M., D.D., Ph.D., dean of the Medico Chirurgical and Theological College of Christ's Institution of Baltimore, Md., delivered a sermon to the clubs. At the close of his sermon Mrs. Mary E. Thomas presented him with a handsome bouquet of roses. Two solos were rendered by Mrs. L. J. King, and Mr. James Edward, Prof. J. H. Johnson, accompanist. At 8 P. M. Dr. Drew preached, by special request, "Dead Dog After a Flea." Text, 1 Samuel, 24th chapter, 14:5. A great multitude were out to hear the discourse. Tuesday at 8 P. M. Rev. L. E. B. Rosser, D.D., pastor of the Miles C. M. E. Church, preached. DEATH OF WM. SWANN. Mr. Wm. Swann, well known in social and fraternal circles, was buried from the 19th Street Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. He died very suddenly, and at the time of his death was employed in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He was an active member of several organizations embracing the Odd Fellows' Veteran Association, Simon Lodge G. U. O. of O. F., the Waiters and Ex-Waiters' Union, the Young Men's Immediate Relief, and the Buffalo and Terrapin Club. Resolutions of respect were read by the secretaries of these organizations, which attended in a body. The Rev. Mr. Brooks officiated, assisted by the Revs. Taylor, Clair, Perkins and Ricks, who delivered addresses. The interment was in Harmony Cemetery. The deceased is survived by a widow and a large number of relatives to mourn his loss. THE NATIONAL AMUSEMENT COMPANY presents the biggest and greatest colored show on earth at the Academy of Music, week beginning June 4th, 1906. Secure your tickets now and avoid the and $1.00. ITEMS ON THE WING Dr. E. B. Eeeman, a wealthy chewing gum manufacturer, is fighting for an increase in pension. He wants $12 per month. He is now getting $8 per month. The Rt. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, has been called to the presidency of the Clayton-Williams Academy and Biblical Institute of Baltimore, Md. Bro. Johnson has traveled extensively in Europe, Canada and the United States. He has been the pastor of the Second Bapst Church for 24 years. Preparations are being made by members of the G. A. R. to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the order. Corporal Tanner, Commander-in-Chief, has issued orders that each Post select a date on which its own anniversary may be jointly celebrated with the order. The D. C. Department United Spanish War Veterans will select commander, and senior and junior vice, July 26, 1906. Mrs. Betsy Ware of Spottsylvania Co., Va., is dead, aged 130. She has 98 descendants, including four great-great-grandchildren. Father Sherman, son of General Sherman, angered by the action of the President in withdrawing an escort of U. S. troops, has abandoned the trip over the ground made by his father, General W. T. Sherman. As he was invited by the government, by the Secretary of War, he feels angered, etc. The Rev. Dr. Algernon S. Crapsey of Ithaca, N. Y., characterized the resurrection as a narrative, and not history, but an occurrence which happened in the mysterious region of the soul. Mrs. Letitia Tyler Tyler Semple celebrated her 86th birthday May 11. She is the daughter of President Tyler of the United States. She resides at the Louise Home of this city. The Blue and Gray will unite twice this month—Confederate Memorial Day, May 18, and Decoration Day, May 30, at Portsmouth. The M. W. Eureka Grand Lodge of Compack Masons for the District of Columbia held memorial services at their hall, corner of O and Fourth streets, N. W., Monday evening in memory of the death of their National Grand Master, Capt. W. D. Matthews of Leavenworth, Kansas. Many brethren of the Rite were present. Brig.-Genl. H. H. Smith, of the K. P., is much improved from his recent stroke. His wife keeps sick. The members of the Masonic Order at Virginia avenue and Fifth street, S. E. have had new shutters put on their windows. The hall is much improved in appearance, etc. The members of the 19th street, N. W., held a series of parlor socials recently. They will give a grand union excursion next month down the river. Chief John Campion of Chicago has inaugurated automobile service in place of horse. The drinking of intoxicants is decreasing among the middle classes and increasing among the poor and the rich. Archbishop Ireland is leaving Rome pleased with his trip. The Pope looks upon him as an old friend. Chicago has introduced what we think is a good thing, viz.; an employment bureau for aged people. So far they are meeting with much success. The Colored State Baptist Convention met at Norfolk last week. There were a large number of delegates present. The D. C. was represented. The Rev. C. Stuart Bain, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Waterloo, New York, has been arrested for arson, 3rd degree. It is alleged that he set fire to his church. Bishop Satterlee of the District of Columbia, claims that bricklayers receive more pay than clergymen of the church. A company of dusky damsels and comedians will appear in "Rufus Rastus," Hutig & Seamani's starring vehicle for Ernest Hogan the coming week. Mr. Hogan and his associates have just finished a long run in New York, where they were one of the hits of the season. This is a distinction that has rarely been accorded colored players. The company will depict all the humorous types and idiosyncrasies of the natural black man. It teems with comedy of the sort that only the Southern negro can effulge. Press and public, especially in New York, join in declaring Hogan to be one of the funniest men in the world. The company with which Mr. Hogan has been associated is said to be all that it should be. Original 1906 ideas predominate throughout the production and of course there are plenty of girls who participate in the singing, dancing and musical numbers. The show is claimed to be a hearty laugh from start to finish, embellished with gorgeous scenic, electrical and costume effects. FRISCO DISASTER UNEQUALED IN MODERN TIMES. Greater in Extent and Fatalities Than That Which Overwhelmed Chicago in 1871—Some Com- San Francisco's disaster will probably prove to be without modern parallel in history. Heretofore the great Chicago fire has been generally regarded in that light, but a comparison of the facts available so far tend to show this recent catastrophe as the most awful visitation of recent times, says the Washington Star. When Chicago was burned in 1870 it had a population of about 300,000. San Francisco at this time must have 450,000 people in its gates, not counting the thousands affected in other towns near by. In the Chicago fire 70,000 people were made homeless. In the California city, if the estimates are reliable, the number will reach 500,000. In addition to this, the location and environment of the two cities were such that Chicago's problem of what to do with her homeless was simple in comparison with that facing the far western city. Chicago was almost surrounded by open country to which the people turned for refuge. San Francisco is practically surrounded by water—the ocean on one side and the bay on two other sides. Hallroads for the most part send their passengers into the city by ferries, and many of the docks were long ago made helpless by earthquake and fire. So, for the most part, the thousands of people without shelter had to stay in the confines between sea and bay and were confronted with awful possibilities. The fire rushing along unchecked was pursued them relentlessly. Fortunately, San Francisco is a city of hills, and on top of some of these many refugees found shelter. The beach, too, offered a spot of comparative safety. In area covered by the disaster and in probable loss of life, and property the San Francisco catastrophe is greater than that of Chicago. The loss of the latter was about $190,000,000, and considering that in San Francisco larger and more costly buildings were ruined, the probable loss will exceed even that enormous figure. So far any estimate of the loss would be mere guess work. A half dozen hotels and buildings alone would make up several millions, and the wide sweep of the fire makes it altogether probable that all records for financial loss will be broken. The loss of life during the Chicago fire was 200. That of Sa Francisco is estimated at from 300 to 1,000. Truly it is a disaster without parallel in modern history. JUMPERS TAKE POSSESSION Big Bush for Lots in Indian Territory Section Under Con- Sapulpa, I. T.—Jumpers have taken possession of nearly every lot in the Noah Frank allotment, which joins this town, and over which there is controversy whether the government shall recognize the land as an allotment or as a townsite. As soon as the word was received from Muskogee that the secretary of the interior had ordered action withheld as to putting intruders off, there was a big rush to get possession of the lots, as this was taken to mean that the land—60 acres—would be laid off as townsite property, and that the government would appraise it, and every person who had improvements on a lot would get the lot at one-half the government's appraised price, which is the rule in the government townsites. That night there were many persons who, not being able to get anything substantial on the lots in the way of improvements, slept on the open ground to prevent, some one else jumping the lot during the night. Next morning tents were put up and the jumpers commenced to build an opening of an Oklahoma town in the early days. The case has not been finally decided upon yet, and the land may be finally awarded to Noah Frank, the Indian who allotted it and fought several contests to prove his prior right to it. HENS IN LAYING CONTEST. Winning Team of Four Leghorns Produce 251 Eggs in Four Months. London.—For sixteen weeks 144 hens have been laying eggs against each other at the Lady Warwick agricultural college at Studley castle. The champion—a buff Orpington—fald 75 eggs in that time. The birds were divided into pens, each pen containing four birds of the same breed. in order that some test as to the best laying strain might be applied. The winning "team" consisted of four white Leghorns, which laid between them 251 eggs. A buff Orpington "team" was second, with 236 eggs, and a "team" of the same breed, among them the champion bird—was third, with 235 eggs. Some of the eggs weighed two and one-eighth ounces. Long Distance Wireless. A wireless telegraph message which traveled a distance of 2,080 miles was received at sea by the steamer Moltke, which arrived in New York the other day. The message was sent Friday from the Poldhu wireless station, on the English coast, and contained 83 words. Topeka, Kan.—A test of the health of all Kansas cattle is to be made by the government bureau of animal industry and the state livestock commissioner. The specific purpose is to ascertain whether or not tuberculosis exists among the animals. The tests are to be kept secret as much as possible because of the excitement which the discovery of the existence of tuberculosis among dairy cows would cause in the community. John B. Baker, state live stock commissioner, has received from the bureau of animal industry his first supply of "tuberculin," a government preparation, which will be used in the tests. The government has also furnished blanks on which the results of the tests can be recorded. The only public test of dairy animals will be of the Emporia cows. The county physiicians' convention there recently discussed the probability of tuberculosis existing among the cattle of the county and Mr. Baker is furnishing the tuberculin with to make the tests. He says he sees no need of secrecy in this case, as the physiicians have advertised the fact that there are symptoms of the disease among the cows from which Emporia's milk supply comes. Enough of the government preparation to test 100 cows was sent to Emporia and Dr. Richards will make the test. "We have already made one test," said Mr. Baker, "but we're keeping the fact secret. If I should name the community in which a test has been made or is to be made it would excite the people and cause a great deal of trouble. The tests will be conducted by the county health officers. I am now working to get into communication with them. They will be furnished free with all the tuberculin they need to make the tests and we will know in a few months whether the dairy cows of the state are diseased or healthy. I have received some complaints to the effect that there are symptoms of tuberculosis among the dairy cows throughout the state and the danger is too great to allow such a condition to exist when it costs nothing to learn the truth." In a letter received by Mr. Baker from E. B. Jones, chief of the bureau of animal industry, the latter says that the Kansas commissioner will be furnished with all the tuberculin he can use. PAYMENT TO DELAWARES. Each Member of Tribe to Receive $102.50 from the Gov- ernment. Muskogee.—One hundred and twelve thousand dollars has been placed at the disposal of Indian Agent Kelley, and the Delaware per capita payment began yesterday at Bartlesville. This payment was ordered more, than a year ago, and is a settlement in full of all claims of the Delaware tribe of Indians, against the government. Each Delaware will get $102.50. The payment was made at Bartlesville April 23; Nowata, April 27, and will be made at Vinita, May 2. Each adult will be allowed to draw money for himself, and for the minors legal guardians appointed by the courts will draw the money. Administrators will draw per capita for Delawares, who have died since October 13, 1904. There are 1,100 Delawares who will share in the payment The claim of the Delawares dates back nearly 40 years. It is principally for lands in Kansas, for which the government failed to settle. The claim was for $625,000, but only $150,000 was allowed. Of this attorneys get $27,000, the chief beneficiaries being Walter S. Logan of New York, Senator Marlon Butler, James K. Jones, former senator from Kansas, and J. M. Vale. According to their contract with the Indians, had the attorneys secured the full amount of the original claim, they would have had a fee approaching $200,000. The payment will be the largest made to Indians since the Cherokee strip payment in 1894. REFUSE FREAK IMMIGRANTS Half-Human Creatures Brought to America for Exhibition Not Permitted to Land. New York.—Under the names of Heinle and Fritz, two creatures that seemed to be half-human and half-ape arrived on the steamship Beldenfels a few days ago, and were not permitted to land by order of the government inspectors because of their deformity. Inspectors refused to allow them to be taken ashore at Boston, and the owner, the proprietor of a circus, has appealed to the United States government. The steamship took the creatures aboard at Ceylon, along with animals and members of a troupe of a circus. Heinte and Fritz are four feet six inches tall. Both are deaf and cannot talk, and make a peculiar grunting noise. They have tiny feet and hands. Their heads are the size of cocoanuts and are covered with the hair of an ape from an inch above the forehead. They cannot stand without supporting themselves and have made the deck, at the bow, their quarters, where they curled up like rope basking in the sun. Both smoke cigars and eat cake. Heinte smoked too much recently and suffered from the effects. Beer Cures Cancer. Dr. Doyen, the eminent French scientist, in the course of a paper read before the medical congress at Lisbon, announced the discovery of the fact that inoculation with the yeast bacillus of beer curse causes cancer. PERISH WITH THE BURNING OF SAN FRANCISCO. Underground Passages Wherein Many Prisoners and Mysteries Were Reduced to Ashes and Oblivion. Los Angeles, Cal.-"For the first time in half a century the depths of Chinatown are open to the eyes of white men," said W. W. Overton, who reached Los Angeles among the refugees. "No heap of smoking reins marks the sight of the wooden warrens where the slate-eyed men of the Orient dwelt in thousands. The place is pitted with deep holes and seared with dark passageways, from whose depths come smoke wreaths. All the wood has gone and the winds are streaking the ashes. "Men, white men, never knew the depth of Chinatown's underground city." says Mr. Overton. They often talked of these subterranean runways. And many of them had gone beneath the street levels two and three stories. But now that Chinatown has been unmasked, for the destroyed buildings were only a mask, men from the hillside have looked on where its inner secrets lay. "In places they can see passages 100 feet deep. The fire awept this Mongolian section clean, It left no shred of the painted wooden fabric. It atdown to the bare ground, and this lies stark, for the breeze have taken away the light ashes. "Joss houses and mission schools, grocery stores and opium dens, gambling hells and theaters—all of them went. Th buildings blazed up like tissue paper lanterns when the guttering candle touched their sides." "From this place I saw hundreds of frenzied yellow men flee. In their arms they bore their opium pipes, their money bags, their silks and their children. Beside them ran' the baggy trousered women, and some of them hobbled painfully. "These were men and women of the surface. Far beneath the streets in those cellars and passageways were other lives. Women who never saw the day from their darkened prisons and blinking jailers were caught like rats in a huge trap. Their very bones were eaten by the flames. "And now there remain only the holes. They pit the hillside like a multitude of ground swallow nests. They shows depths which the police never knew. The secrets of those burrows will never be known, for into them the hungry fire first lifted its red coals and then flicked eagerly in tongues of creeping flames, finally obliterating everything except the earth itself." CHARM OF LONDON' GONE. Lament of an Englishman Recently Returned from Long'Sojourn Abroad. London.—"I am sorry I ever came back," said an Englishman who has just returned after an absence of ten years in Canada. "The place I have thought about and dreamed of throughout my travels and which was so dear to me before I quitted England has disappeared. Gone are the picturesque buildings, obliterated are the historical associations and perished is the peculiar charm which made London so dear to its natives. "In the place of it we have wide streets waiting for houses to border them, we have gigantile buildings with little claim to architectural beauty; we have tubes in all directions for the motellike population who love to burrow underground and we have a crowd of motor buses which make day and night alike hideous with their grunting, their screeching and their clatter. But the charm of London—the poetry of our great city—which was so indescribably fascinating has departed." DID NOT FEEL A QUIVER. Not a Brick Moved on Thickly Built Island a Few Rods from Frisco. San Francisco.—There is one place within pistol shot of ruined San Francisco that the earthquake did not touch, that did not lose a chimney nor feel a tremor—Alcatratz Island. Despite the fact that the island is covered with brick buildings, brick forts and brick shimneys, not a brick was loosened, not a crack made nor a quiver felt. When the scientist comes to write he will have his hands full explaining why Alcatratz did not have any physical knowledge of the event. The scene from the island was awe-inspiring. The crash of a falling city filled the ears of the aroused island, but no one understood what it was all about. There was no earthquake that he knew about, yet the city, a few hundred yards across the bay was crashing to ruin. No man on the land knew what was the matter until the boat landed at the shattered wharves. Antwerp Art Exhibit Preparations are being made in Antwerp for an exhibition of the paintings of Willem Linnik, who died 15 years ago, practically unknown. The exhibition is being organized by "T Art Contemporain" to convince the artist's native city that it let a great master live and die unrecognized. Marscilles Exposition A great colonial exposition will be opened in Marselles this spring, and continued throughout the summer. It will mark the first attempt to organize a comprehensive manifestation of French colonial work and is arousing much interest. Washington.-Secretary Bonaparte has begun to hear from the composers who feel sure that he will adopt the suggestion of Julius I. Lyons of New York and offer a prize for a new national hymn. Mr. Bonaparte still believes that "The Star-Spangled Banner is a good enough national hymn and evermore shall be so. But that makes no difference to the writers of new national hymns. They want prize money, but more than that, they are hungry for fame. Trusty agents of the navy department at the various poetry headquarters and song-sources of America report that the spring poets have their coats off and are working like beavers on the new hymn. The most voluminous producer thus far reported is Bloodgood H. Cutter, the Long Island farmer poet. He is small and very old, but full of energy. When he mounts Pegasus the old hoss just flaps his wings and trots two stanzas a minute for limitless minutes. Mr. Cutter was thinking about the prize hymn while driving a load of pit-kept cabbage to market when he suffered a mishap. Instead of repairing the damage he enthusiastically drew forth a large black-backed blank book and began to work on the hymn. Th product thus far is in narrative form only, but the hortatory and invocatory parts will come later. The first verse is: As forth I drove along the road My wheel come off; down went my load. I sat and munched a big banana And eclipsed "The Star-Spangled Banner" J. Gordon Kugleman, the poet of the Santee, has loaded a bateau with corn pone, fried chicken, fried hindny and a puncheon of juleps, and with this precious cargo and a fountain pen he has retired to the headwaters of Peachtree creek, where he can hear the nightingale sing and ruminate on the new national hymn. Mr. Kugleman has developed more thought thus far to the juleps than to the hymn, yet he has had time to dash off the following. Blue covered with fine american Rise, crowned with fire. American eagle, rise! eagle, rise! See what an empire lies before thine eyes. Soar. shriek and scream in most imperial manner. But don't, we beg you, shrek "The Star-Spangled Banner." OFF FOR THE PHILIPPINES. Party of Railway Men Fully Equipped Go to Build $12,000,000 Road Kansas City, Mo.—The first corps of civil engineers sent to construct railroads for the United States government in the islands of Panay, Negros and Cebu, left Kansas City for Seattle a few days ago, whence they will sail for the Philippines. The party included doctors, stenographers, office men and in fact an entire railroad organization. Philippine native labor is to be used for the actual work of construction of the particular railroad that the party of men will build. The road is to be 400 miles in length. It will be built across the islands named and will be so located that the connecting steamboat lines may most easily connect with the railway termini of the differ, ent islands, thus making a continuous line of transportation from the main island of Luzon to the farthermost island of Cebu. The cost of this railroad will approximate $12,000,000 and it is to be completed within about four years. All the supplies for the construction will come from the United States except the cement, which will be brought from China, and the tiles, which will be cut by native labor. The road when completed will be modern in every respect. The party, which includes 50 engineers, will travel to Billings over the Burlington, thence via the Northern Pacific via Seattle. This party is soon to be followed by another containing 100 men. Size of Army Officers President Roosevelt has issued an order fixing the minimum height of army officers at five feet five inches. The order, of course, will apply only to future officers. It is pointed out that the enforcement of this order may exclude many West Point cadets from the service. For a height of five feet three inches is enough to admit them to the academy. If they fall togain an additional two inches they will, no matter what their other qualifications may be, fall to get their commissions. An officer ought undoubtedly be a man of sturdy, physique, but there seems to be no reason why he should be five feet five inches tall. Napoleon was only five feet two inches when he became first consul. In the Dismal Swamp. As a further proof of volcanic disturbances through the Dismal swamp and along territory contiguous to Lake Drummond, it is reported that Jericho canal, which has not been waterless for many years, had gone dry. Jericho canal is a feeder for the lake and its dryness will mean a subiding of the lake. Woman Rural Mail Carrier Mattle M. Marshall, a grandniece of former Chief Justice Marshall, of the United States supreme court, is one of the three women rural mall carriers in America. She is connected with the Granite City (Ill.) post office. DISEASE IN MUMMIES ANCIENT WRAFFINGS CONTAIN TUBERCULAR BACILLI White Plague Said to Have Been Carried to Europe from Egypt with First Corpses Transported. Chicago. — "Egyptology Versus Health" was the title of a monograph received at the Tuberculosis institute of Chicago in a recent afternoon, in which it was alleged that the great spread of tuberculosis in Europe and America in the last 100 years found its causation in the disinterment and shipment broadcast over the land of the mummies which had reposed so long in the tombs of the Pharaohs. The monograph was written by Dr. Rafaelle Sorgnac, one of the lecturers at the Sorbonne in Paris, who was an interested visitor at the recent tuberculosis exhibit in the city. "That the disinterred` mummies started the spread of the tuberculosis germs in Egypt cannot be doubted," says Dr. Sorgnac in his monograph. "Champollion did much for the world when he discovered the key to the hlyphogryps, but loosened death on the world when he caused the mummies to be disentombed. There are more tuberculosis germs in the almost impalpable dust around a mummy case than in many cuspidors of effuilla. "These germs live for thousands of years, as has easily been proven, and the exhumation of the bodies, even the well-preserved ones, caused an epidemic of consumption among the workmen and scholars who first exhumed the cases. It is also well known that the keepers of the mummy cases have been subject to the disease. "The start of tuberculosis in France in a serious sense may be traced to the great importation of mummies and mummy cases at the time of the Napoleonic Invasion of Egypt and this start gave the disease its first great foothold in Europe, whence it has spread all over the western world. Dead bodies may not secrete the germs, but dead bodies are undoubtedly a favorite holging place for the tubercular bacilli. "The bacilli from the mummies are undoubtedly of great age and it has been shown by experiments in early that these aged bacilli are infinitely more deadly than those obtained from the sputum of live persons who are infected. There may or may not be a poetic justice in the secretion of bacilli in mummy cases which attack those who have desecrated the tombs of the dead, but the appearance of the bacilli cannot be made a subject for discussion. It is a scilid fact. Mummy cases and mummies are a more deadly source of the disease called consumption than any other two factors combined. "The first mummies brought the white plague to Europe and every Egyptian corpse which is unearthled is a pesthouse of deadly germs, even after it has been subjected to a sea voyage and to fumigation. It is almost impossible to kill the bacilli which are found in the mummy wrap plings and the cases are nearly always full of a dust which abounds in germs which have been lying, dormant for ages." Local physiclans were inclined to deride Dr. Sorgnae's theory that the white plague of modern times started with the importation of mummies, but none would galasay the fact that the favorite haunt of the bacillus was the proximity of the dead, no matter how the bodies had been preserved. ARSENICAL FOOD COLORINGS Government Chemist Says Manufacturers Often Use the Washington.-Prof. H. W. Wilky, chief of the bureau of chemistry of the agricultural department, made public an exposition of the 'extent of food adulteration in this country, showing that arsenic often is used in coloring matter. "As far as their application to the preparation of foods is concerned, coat tar colors have been found to be much more satisfactory from a technical standpoint than the pure vegetable colors," the report says. "They are readily soluble, are cheap and withstand the action of light and time much better. "In addition to any influence on digestion and health which the coal tar colors may have, a certain amount of arsenic is added to them by some methods of preparation. In this connection it must be borne in mind that the amount of coloring matter necessary to give a food the desired tint is very small and the danger to health resulting from its use should not be exaggerated. The question of fraud however, remains, and the use of colors enables the manufacturer to give inferior products the appearance of high-priced goods." Consumption of Champs Consumption of Champagne. The consumption of champagne in the United States has increased over 35 per cent. in the past five years. The present consumption is 4,500,000 quart bottles a year; the duty on this app proximizes $3,000,000. Yet Great Britain consumes almost twice as much champagne as this country. New Whaling Station. A whaling station and factory has been established on Barkley sound, less than 100 miles from Victoria, writer Consul Smith. There is an abundance of whales on the coast and already a number have been caught and utilized at the new factory. San Francisco.—Ever earthquake San Francisco city without saloons While martial law was drinking places were of the military communications of the regulation by the bullet. The board of police indorsed Mayor Schmitz that all licenses in exist voked. The commission in the declaration that the better off in future with than before its destruction He attributes the remis- sence of crime from the e- pedict against the sale of in- Several saloon men who erecting temporary quarters warned that it may be a long fore they will be permitted quor at all, and that licenses be so freely issued again past. In San Mateo, just across the supervisors recently per saloons to reopen, and drunk immediately followed. Chief of Polite Dlnn app Sheriff Mansfield to force to close up again until cond more settled, and the sheriff pled that he will comply w quest despite the superviso even though he may be come call for state troops to aid forcing his orders. RAILS AT MISSIONARIES Visiting Brahmin Says His Country Is Overstocked with Religion. Kansas City, Mo.—A Brahmin missionary to America, Maravar Kashima, filling the pulpit of All South China, is this city by invitation, receiving lately said in the court of a talk: "We are overstocked with Christian missionaries. Ninety per cent of those we have are senseless. For more, we don't want your religion at your holy book. We have more religion of our own than we know what to do with, a surplus that we would like to export. So I pray you I Americans, keep your so-called missionaries at home. If you want to Christian us, send us some men that are qualified to teach, philosophers that are their own Scripture. Until then we Vedas, our four books so philosophy are good enough for us. "Show me a country where my maries have been that is prosper it does not exist. There were no maries, no plagues in India before its English invasion. I am here in the interests of India, for India, not India for England." During these remarks some members of the congregation left the assembly, and later Rev. Charles Ferguson apologized for Marayan Krishnas statements. REMEDIES NATURE'S WORK Eingers of Young Man Remade Fit Him for Service in Navy. Minneapolis.—Sidney Middleton of the clinical operating table at St. Mary's hospital a few days ago soon as the wounds made by the geon's knife are healed, to be sent into the United States Army. When nature designed vowelton she did a good general there were a few details which obviously overlooked. Two fingers the little and ring finger of the hand, were united in one skin. This never bothered the man while he was working, father's farm near Garfield proved to be a serious obsession he applied for enlistment in Examining Surgeon Rohrman suggested an operation dileton's lack of funds provious obstacle. The government not supply money for the treatment of prospective rea clinic offered the only so the difficulty. Dr. Bachman conducted the operation and that it was successful. Safety of French Republic The results of the French thus far announced give the more to the pessimistic force the prophets of evil. There building of barrackes, the disorder" were apparently abo- not accounted for and the goo- will be able to reconstruct it apparently stronger than France is bigger and stronger French party, however rabid public having survived the first decades, having nearly the old cry of "revenge" aga- many and having rooted strongly in the soil of the is not easily overturned Letter Eaten by Goa* Gastronomical Indifferent part of the goat mascot of San Francisco nearly three caused a search in the files of department recently to find a letter of commendation written secretary of the navy to Johnly, coal passer, United States San Francisco, on July 12, 1901 final letter having been devised the careless goat. Connolly of the service, is living in Dearborn. TOGA PRICE OF PEACE WHY SENATOR CLARK WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION. Go to F. Augustus Heinze, Farmer Political Foe, According to Deal Which Ended Bits York. Within 24 hours after announcement by United States William A. Clark, of Monat that he would not be a candle-relection next year, came moment that his successor will formally business and political Augustus Helnze, another man, and that Helnze's elec Clark's successor is part of by which the long and bitter between the Amalgamated tin copper interests was set-February. it was given out at the time of the fight had been settled, new company in which the rated was paramount had the Heinze control of the in litigation, and that could retain a large interest super company with which he has been identified. at the time, and for years was said that Mr. Heinze went to go to the United there was no hint given realization of this ambition part of the consideration station of the copper war. was stated a few months there would be a fight between Clark over the sen-Though formerly allied in friendly in business, the enemies for the last Clark gradually drew away Henze, and in late years on friendly terms with the aged interests. This placed an attitude of antagonism to and until the news of Mr. Cual to stand for reelection. Cual it was taken for grant-the most Montana legislature a little royal between the honors explanation that the senate was PETER H. HARRIS W A CLARK Who Will Re- lieve Montanans in this city understand the voluntary withdrawal Clark Enjoying everything in the possession of millions of lives him. Mr. Clark always cov- ered political honors, and he went through several costly campaigns, a national investigation of his right to his seat and a long and expensive political and business war with the late Marquis Daly to realize his ambition. After the conclusion of the senate's investigation which was promoted by John Clark resigned his seat. He at age 66 became a candidate for reelection and the next legislature returned him to the senate. His health has increased and he is at the age of life when most men of affection would enjoy devoting a portion of their time to the honorable duties of high political office. Hence it is his announcement that he will no longer be a candidate for reelection as a response to his friends and that the report of his withdrawal in Hennessey as the result of the report of settlement finds ready creed. F. Austin Helnze is 36 years old. He born in Brooklyn. His father was successful New York businessman. Helnze was educated Germany, returned to America, and was graduated from Columbia University. He is a rare com­mittee of the student and the man act. He is one of those who usually and act with courage. He is Sixteen years ago he arrived in Butte, Mont., where he remarkable career. Into great combinations of it all he made Mr. Helnze one of the best miners in the west. ess has been due in part to his intelligence, and his finance; but he has to the remarkable versatil- personality. And in his must the great copper trust enjoyed all of his varled tal- an engineer and a metal- is a fluent writer and the strong and convincing, cam- mature; he is a musician, written songs to be sung fields of political conflict the trust. Helnze possesses horical ability and has as- opponents on the public in forceful and impassioned Pair of Beasts Owned by A. S. Rand of Stetson, Me., That Weigh 9,000 Pounds. Bangor, Me.—It is claimed that the largest pair of oxen in the world is owned by A. S. Rand & Son, of Creambrook farm, in the town of Stetson, not far from this city. The owners do not make the claim without due reason to believe that it is a fair one. Prominent experts in stock breeding in this country and in England have been asked to investigate and none have discovered any facts to discredit the statement. These oxen, known as Granger and Mount Katahdin, are of the breed known as grade Holsteins, being a cross sired by a pure blood Holstein from a pure blood Durham. They are jet black with white points, of handsome proportions. Notwithstanding their great size they are quick on foot THE PAIR OF MONSTER OXEN. and were walked 20 miles in 12 hours last fall, without any apparent effect on them. These oxen have been raised upon scientific principles and fed-upon fat and muscle making food since they were calves. In the fall of 1902 they were shown at a fair, where they took the blue ribbon. They weighed 4,160 pounds. A year later they had gained to 5,700 pounds. In the fall of 1904 they tipped the beam at 7,160 pounds, in 1905 at 8,600 pounds, and in March, 1906, they weighed a plump 9,000 pounds. The smaller one measures by girlt ten feet, and the other is four inches larger. Each one measure 42 inches across the loins and they stand nearly six feet at the shoulder. Up to last fall they were fed on ordinary ration, but during the past winter have been given a bushel of selected grain and 50 pounds of hay a day. In order not to "feed them off their feet" they have been exercised daily and given an occasional lunch of beets. The grain feed is a mixture, consisting of two parts of cornmeal, one part of cottonseed meal and one part of wheat shorts. They have been exhibited at a number of fairs and never have failed to take the blue ribbon. Last year they were exhibited under a tent throughout the state and the coming year they will be taken to Massachusetts and possibly New York state. Creambrook farm is one of the finest in Maine, being exactly one mile square and under high cultivation. HAS MADE A GOOD RECORD Dr. E. T. Devine Selected by President to Aid in Relief Work at San Eldorado. Ia.—Iowa people and especially those of this part of the state are very proud of the record made by Edward T. Devine, the New Yorker who was selected by the president to go to San Francisco and assist in handling the relief work for the National Red Cross society. Dr. Devine was born in this region and spent his boyhood days here and at Marshalltown and Union, Ia., where his relatives still live. Born May 6, 1867, and not yet 40 years of age, this bright lowan graduated at Cornell college at Mount Vernon, Ia., in 1887, and received the degree of Ph. D. from the University of Penn- DR. EDWARD T. DEVINE. (Iowa Man Who Has Made a Good Record in San Francisco Relief Work) sylvania in 1893. He was for three or four years staff lecturer of the American Society for the Extension of University Teaching. Later he studied at Halle. Germany, after which he was invited to lecture on university extension at Oxford, England, and was recognized as one of the most interesting and best informed in this field of work. He is now one of the youngest of Columbia's faculty. Progress of China Says the Peking and Tlentsin Times: "The board of commerce has directed the Tlentsin native chamber of commerce that in all future exhibits abroad nothing must be sent calculated to bring discredit on China, such as opium smoking apparatus, small shoes, idols, gambling articles and the like, which only make China a laughing stock." EARTH IN INFANCY LIFE WILL ENDURE A HUNDRED MILLION YEARS. So Says Chicago University Geologist, Who Also Declares That the Earth Is Still Grow- Chicago.—That the earth will be habitable for a hundred million years to come is the belief of Dr. Thomas C. Chamberlain, head of the department of geology in the University of Chicago. This view he expressed in a lecture before the members of the Geographic society in the municipal museum recently. Prof. Chamberlain declared that climatic phenomena and temperature conditions of the last hundred million years warranted him in offering the foregoing optimistic prophecy. His basis for the theory of perpetuity for human life was his own "planteasmal hypothesis" that the world is not gradually cooling from a ball of fire, but that it gradually has grown in size by absorbing other smaller masses of matter. "The pseudo-romanticists picture" the world as cooling into a frigid mass which one day in the near future is to become uninhabitable," said the speaker, "but if we are to consider the past we must admit that the temperature of the earth has remained always within the range where human life is possible. Therefore, it is only reasonable to suppose that the temperature in some parts of the globe will remain in that life range. Of course, the atmosphere may change in certain parts of the world as it has done, but it always will balance up. Once figs and tropical growths flourished in Greenland, while glaciers extended into India. This was due to an extraordinary swing in temperature. The present climatic conditions are due to a similar change. All these oscillations, however, have been kept in a narrow range for the perpetuity of life. "The earthquake is really only a trivial phenomenon of the earth. The great question for us is not what disasters impend, but what agencies are likely to perpetuate life." Prof. Chamberlain told how the land and sea cooperate to preserve life and the possibility of life. "We cannot look with indifference on the future," concluded the speaker. "The human race really has just come into possession of the earth. The fact that the rocks and the animals have had their eras of prosperity is the basis for my belief that we shall have millions of years to work out our ideals of intellectuality. I believe the world will be inhabitable for millions of years." GRAFT IN KING'S PALACE. Merchants Required to Pay Big Commission to Court Officers in England London.—Graft in the king's house-hold has resulted in several important officials losing their positions. The king has been aware for some time that certain goods used in his palaces care only from certain dealers, and the charge of favoritism was freely landed about. The king made a quiet investigation and learned, that an elaborate system of commissions prevailed and that unless certain persons were "seen" and "fixed" the articles stood no chance of being seen on the king's table. The king took a severe view of this offense and promptly retired the guilty officials. He has, furthermore, made it widely known that firms endeavoring to gain a foothold in the house by corrupt methods will be debarred from orders for all time. The commissions have been particularly heavy in wines. The privilege of advertising a certain wine as the only one used by the king was so valuable that the favored firms secured the king's patronage by paying out small fortunes. ONE-AKMED·VIOLINIST. Wisconsin Town Has an Inventive Musical Genius Worthy of Hudson, Wits.—Hudson has a one-armed violinist in the person of John N. Schwalen, who, though deprived of his right arm, plays the difficult instrument with considerable skill. He has invented an artificial hand, which he fastens to the stump of the amputated member, and with which he holds the bow so firmly and accurately that he has just as good command of the violin now, he says, as before the arm was lost. So far as is known here, Mr. Schwalen's invention is unlike any other device for this purpose. Mr. Schwalen is about 50 years old. When a boy he developed much skill as a violinist, and was frequently heard in public. When about 20 he lost his right arm in a planing mill at Sauk Center, Minn., the limb being so badly mangled that amputation just below the elbow was necessary. For 25 years he never handled a violin, but his desire to play never left him. A couple of years ago the idea of inventing a device for holding the bow occurred to him. Complaints of Insane. In Belgian lunatic asylums there are securely locked boxes in which any inmate may deposit letters of complaint. These letters are collected three times weekly by outside officials, who investigate every case; and if a person asserts that he is not insane, a prompt examination ensues by medical experts. Daughter of Confederate General Recovers Volume Lost During Civil War. Washington.—A Bible which belonged to Martha Washington and which was taken from the home of the Lee family at Arlington, Va., has been restored to Miss Mary Curtis Lee, daughter of Gen. Robert E. Lee, by G. W. Kendrick, Jr., of Philadelphia. It is supposed that the Bible was stolen from Arlington some time during the civil war. It came into Mr. Kendrick's possession many years ago through purchase from a man of the name of Stein. Mr. Kendrick handed it to Miss Lee recently. The Bible was printed in London in 1702 by "Charles Bell and the executors of Thomas Newcombe, deceased, printers to the King's Most Excellent Majesty." It is bound in black leather and is in an excellent state of preservation. The earliest birth recorded in it is that of Fanny Park Curtis, in 1710. The birth is also recorded of Daniel Park Curtis, 711, and there is a record of his marriage to Martha Dandridge, who afterward became the wife of George Washington. There is no record of the marriage of Gen. Washington and Mrs. Curtis. In the book are many pressed leaves and flowers placed there by members of the Lee family. GETS SECOND BAPTISM Old "Aunty" in Pastor's Family Accidentally Takes Another Immersion. Owensboro, Ky.-Despite the fact that she was baptized more than 40 years ago, Aunt Mary Washington was recently rebaptized at the First Christian church, the other day. Aunt Mary is an aged negro nurse employed by Rev. R. P. Crossfield, pastor of the church. She took the Crossfield child to church and it was the first time she had been in the edifice. One of the ushers directed her to the nursery. Aunt Mary misunderstood the directions and entered the door to the baptismal pool. It was very dark in the room and she plunged head first into water four feet in depth. The congregation was suddenly startled by a loud splash, accompanied by screams for help. Circuit clerk Bedford was the hero of the occasion. He ran to the baptismal room. He ruined a new suit by wading in the pool and rescuing the corpulent negro woman. She was removed to the dressing room and quickly revived. As the Christian church does not believe in infant baptism the members of the congregation are congratulating Mr. Crossfield on the fact that the nurse did not have the infant in her arms when she plunged in the pool. MISSING FOR THIRTY YEARS. Wills in Old Bank Vault Brought to Light After Three De- New Orleans.—Three wills, drawn up more than 40 years ago and put in a bank box which lay for more than 36 years, in the old vault of the Canal bank building, recently demolished, were brought to light when the old box, which was taken out some time ago, was opened in order that an inventory of its contents might be made. The bank box was the property of Pierre Chahles Cuvellier, once a well-known notary of this city, who nearly 25 years ago ended a brilliant career by killing himself before the tomb of a beloved relative in the old St. Louis cemetery. Though it is not definitely known how many years the old box had remained in the vault, it is stated that approximately 21 years have passed since it was put away and left there in charge of the old bank. None of the wills was opened and there is still much conjecture as to what was contained in them. Change in Bronze Cent. A change in the design of the small bronze cent which has made its appearance each year since its adoption in 1664 is being considered by a congressional committee and experiments are also under way looking to the use of a new metal—either pure nickel or aluminium—to take the place of that now used, which is 95 per cent. copper and five per cent. zinc. The contemplated change is the outcome of the agitation in favor of new designs for United States coins of all denominations, not a single one of the present series seeming to meet with general favor. Expert numismatists go so far as to say that never in the history of the country has it been represented by a less artistic set of coins. Extreme Poverty in Milan. Milan is a city of 500,000 people. There is no such thing as race suicide in Italy. Children are as thick as fleas in the sands of Florida. More than 40,000 families in Milan live in one room each. Seventy per cent. of the total population, or 350,000 persons live in 172,000 rooms. Thousands of these rooms have no light or ventilation except through the entrance door. A million dollars is to be spent in the erection of 48 tenement houses, each of which will contain 500 rooms, divided into one, two and three room apartments. There are several sanitary lodging houses which furnish good quarters for 60 cents a week. San Francisco's Real Name The original Spanish name of the now strenkien city was "Mission de los Dolores de nuestro Padre San Francisco de Asis," just as Santa Fe's full name translated into English, is "The True City of the Holy Faith of St. Francis." WRECK FERRIS WHEEL DYNAMITE REDUCES WORLD'S FAIR WONDER TO JUNK. Marvel of Two International Expositions Meets an Inglorious End—History of Its Career. St. Louis.—Blown to pieces by a monster charge of dynamite, the Ferris wheel came to an ignominious end the other day, after a varied career of 12 years. At its ending it was unpert and unsung. Constructed as one of the engineering feats of a century, the wheel first was a feature of the Chicago world's fair in 1893. Then for a long period of monumental and unprofitable inactivity it towered in an amusement park at North Clark street and Wrightwood avenue It finally was removed to St. Louis to form for the second time the huge mechanical marvel of a great exposition. For more than a month heavy wagons laden with the 4,800 tons of steel entering into its construction lumbered through Chicago's streets. The old wheel, which had become St. Louis' white elephant, died hard. It required 200 pounds of dynamite to put it out of business. The first charge was exploded under the supports at the north side of the structure, wrecking its foundation and permitting the wheel to drop to the ground, a matter of but a few feet. As the wheel settled it slowly turned with its bottom as a support, and then, after tottering a moment like a huge giant in distress, it collapsed slowly. It did not fall to one fall, as the wreckers planned—it merely crumpled up slowly. Within a few minutes it was a tangled mass of steel and iron 30 or 40 feet high. The huge axle, weighing 74 tons, dropped slowly with the remnants of the wheel, crushing the smaller braces and steel framework. When the mass stopped settling it bore no resemblance to the wheel which was so familiar to Chicago and St. Louis and to 7,500,000 amusement seekers from all over the world, who, in the days when it was in operation, made the trip to the top of its height of 264 feet and then slowly around and down to the starting point. Following the blast that wrecked the wheel, but which failed to shatter its foundations, came an explosion of another charge of 100 pounds of dynamite. The sticks were sunk in holes drilled in the concrete foundations that supported the pillars on the north side of the wheel. The wheel was the wonder of two continents, by reason of its cost of $360,000, its dimensions, and its utter uselessness. It was the rival of the Eiffel tower of Paris. Chicago was glad to get rid of it, and St. Louis is said to have witnessed its destruction with satisfaction. George Washington Gale Ferris, president of a Pittsburg engineering firm, originated the idea of the wheel that bore his name, taking the notion from a bicycle and adapting the constructive principles of steel bridges in its erection. Ferris financed the wheel, built it in Pittsburg, erected it at the Chicago Columbian exposition, and took in $750,000 at 50 cents a ride. Then Ferris took a kalididoscopic trip to Europe. Later he lost all interest in the monster, and died in Pittsburg of tuberculosis. He was only 40 years old. The stockholders, who had made 100 per cent, profit out of the wheel in 1803, later leased the ground in North Clark street, a short distance north of Wrightwood avenue and reerected it there. Ferris wheel park was not a success, and the wheel was taken down again and removed to St. Louis on June 3, 1903. The cost of taking down the wheel was $40,000. Its ruins are estimated as worth $8,000 as scrap iron. LOCATED BY EARTHQUAKE. York, Pa.—William Neuman, who left this city 41 years ago and had not been heard from since his departure, has been located during the last few days. Neuman left York when he was only 18 years old. He never wrote to his relatives and they thought him dead. When the recent San Francisco disaster occurred Neuman was so disturbed that he concluded to write a letter to his family, giving them an account of his travels and present whereabouts. He said that he had lived at Oakland on a farm for many years and that the earthquake had shaken him up considerably, but had done no damage. He will visit his old home again in the near future. He has several brothers living here, all of them being prominent business men. Due to Wooden Shoes. The use of wooden shoes may explain why the exportation of boots, shoes and sole leather from the United States to France is comparatively small. There is, however, in addition to the peasant class using only wooden shoes, another smaller rural class wearing cheap leather shoes The wooden shoes are made from walnut and birch, the latter being the cheap ones and retailing at 20 to 30 cents a pair. Entirely wooden shoes are carved out of a solid piece of wood. When the sole only is used the split leather uppers are fastened on with nails. Noteworthy Feature of Extreme Northern Post Is an Extensive Plant. Winnipeg, Man.—Thomas Anderson, a bronze and rugged employee of the Kudson Bay company, lately arrived here and laughs at the idea that the American whalers frozen up in the Arctic sea for the winter will suffer great hardships. In giving some details about life at his far northern post, Anderson said at his headquarters there were 25 white men, all in the employ of the company. These men had come from eastern Canada, and were good seamen, this being a necessity for the work required of them. A noteworthy feature of this northern post, which is over 1,500 miles due north of the international boundary, is the electric light plant there. The light is used for illuminating the company's offices and the dwelling huts. During the winter it is kept burning all the time on account of the darkness of the days, but during the summer it is not used at all, the nights consisting of three hours' twilight during which artificial light is unnecessary. While on the way south Anderson saw a herd of 43 buffalo running wild, probably the only herd existing which is not in captivity or semi-captivity. Fur-bearing animals are very plentiful along the northern rivers this year, and the catch will be well up to the average, a number of musk ox being included with the furs being shipped to England via Hudson's Bay by the company. The coldest day at Fort Simpson during the winter was 62 degrees below zero, but the past winter was an exceptionally mild one up there. ANOTHER OKLAHOMA RUSH. Guthrie, Ok.-Oklahoma will boon experience its seventh land opening. There have been six in 17 years. The new boom will occur in the southwestern part of the territory, where the Klowa and Comanche pasture of 450-000 and the wood reserve of 25,000 acres will be thrown open to settlement within the next four months. The Stephens bill, which during the present session passed both the house and senate, has again passed the house, following the inclusion of a clause which provides allotment for Indian babies born since June 6, 1904. Already around the confines of the big pasture the farmers from other states who are anxious to secure homes in this new country are assembling, and their tents are pitched along the Red river from Waurika westward to Davidson, and along the Indian territory line in the vicinity of Marlow, Duncan and Rush Springs. Near these Indian territory towns are about 47,000 acres of the land to be opened. Immense crowds are expected from northern states. Many of those assembling have all their earthly possessions with them. WORD CAUSES LAWSUIT. "Domiciled" in Will Ties Up an Engl lish Fortune of Over $1,000,000. London.—One word in the will of Temple West, who left $1,125,000 to the National gallery and six British charities, has caused a lawsuit that has now lasted three years and-shows no indications of being settled soon. The word over which the dispute has raged is "domiciled." In his will Mr. West describes himself as "an Englishman domiciled in Nice." The question is whether he meant domiciled or resident. In the form he put it the will was made subject to the French law, which places restrictions on bequests as between the family of the testator and other beneficiaries. The will as far as it is related to the National gallery and the six British charities was disputed, and negotiations have been proceeding without result. It is suggested that a compromise be effected. Under the French law the charities would receive $50,000 each. Kill Girls to Bewitch Fees Kill Girls to Bewitch Boes. Thousands of Zulus from Chief Kula's kraal are reported to be on their way to join the rebel husk Bambaataa, and colonial troops are being hurried forward to prevent their junction. Chief Kula was placed in jail at Pletermaritzburg. His arrest led to the rising of his followers. Captured natives report that witch doctors are sacrificing children. Before a battle they kill a girl and concoct "medicine" from her booy, with which the witch doctors anoint the warriors, under the pretense that it renders them invulnerable. The Cape government has protested against German troops campaigning against rebel blacks in British territory. Beet Sugar Statistics President Roosevelt has transmitted to congress the annual report on the beet sugar industry of the United States during 1905, prepared by Charles F. Saylor, special agent of the department of agriculture. The report says the acreage of beets harvested during 1905 was 307,364, with an average yield of 8.67 tons per acre. The aggregate manufacture was 312,920 short tons, or 625,841,228 pounds. Men in Beauty Show. London has just completed a beauty show in which men as well as women competed. The prize of the handsomest man was won by a porter named Forsey. PUBLISHED AT 1809 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 1830. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. On copy per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three Months.....6.00 Subscribe monthly.....20 THE ICONOCLAST. The trite aphorism, "Times change and men change with them," may not have the ring of actual prophecy, but unquestionably seems that it is exerting its cabalistic influences in high places. We hear it said that the American people must keep up with the times. This admonition, threat or command, as the case may be, seems to be applied to every department of human activity. Just what is meant by the "times" it is difficult to define, for the reason that they are observed from so many different viewpoints and interpreted upon so many varied experiences we may conclude that like Polonius' cloud they may look like an elephant, a camel or a vessel at one and the same time. But whatever these times may actually be, the masses of the people are asked to believe that they are here by some mysterious conjunction, or disjunction of irresistible conditions, an inscrutable disposition of Providence, unsought, unexpected and unwrought by human beings and entirely beyond their ken and influence. We are expected to regard them very much as we look upon a cyclone or an earthquake, an event or series of events for which we are in no way responsible. But somehow, thinking people can see but little that is mysterious, superhuman or phenomenal in these "times." Somehow the masses insist upon attributing the times to certain economic, political or social methods adopted by those who control the machinery for disseminating information and moulding sentiment. They are inclined to hold capitalistic combinations responsible for the dangerous centralization of wealth. They are inclined to fix theodium arising from a vitiated public sentiment upon those who command the agencies of general intelligence and upon the demagogues hypocrites and charlatans of the nation. These people stoutly maintain that in consequence of the policy of publicity and the necessity of relying upon specific sources of promulgation, the so-called "times" are in fact induced or manufactured by the leaders of the people. Thus the evils resulting from the unjust demands of Capital upon Labor; the untoward tendencies toward individual sovereignty, whereby constituted authority is subordinate to individual will, the unsound theories of racial differentiation, disfranchisement on account of color, and the like, are referable to the active or passive attitude of those with whom the custody of the rights and interests of the whole people are intrusted. These custodians of the sacred interests of the people are the leaders of parties of lesser or greater magnitude. And the responsibility resting upon them is proportioned to the sphere of the influence they control. Hence the president is, in the largest measure, responsible for whatever good or evil befalls this nation. And in this connection it would not be unwise to consider at this time some things which Theodore Roosevelt, as President of the nation, has done for the masses of the American people. Just here the capacity and temperament of the president must be considered, for they must in a large measure determine reasonable expectations. Of Thomas Benton he says that his financial views are "crude and vicious" in one place and in another that his financial views "were right and those of his opponents were wrong." Even Paul Jones, the intrepid sea-fighter and patriot, comes in for his share. He is a "corsair," which in plainer English means a pirate. Of the many men about whom he has written to the vast majority has been administered the scourge of his lashing criticism. With inconoclastic audacity he invades every field. Wendell Phillips receives his reward after the following fashion. Of him Mr. Roosevelt says that after 1860, "on almost every public question he was either mischievous or ridiculous or both." These few examples are given to illustrate the "peculiar individuality of our President. Yet notwithstanding these criticisms, which seem to indicate that even the greatest white people are none too good, he proclaims, "the whole civilization of the future owes a debt of gratitude greater than can be expressed in words to that democratic policy which has kept the temperate zones of the new and newest world as a heritage for the white people." And this from one who proclaims for all men "a square deal." From this it can be readily imagined what share he is willing to concede the other races, especially the colored race, in this country, which is wholly within the temperate zones. But under this strenuous administration the colored man may well be contented if he is but permitted to "climb a tree." President Roosevelt is entitled to the full benefit and credit of all of these opinions. They are doubtless his true convictions and we may admire the boldness with which they are expressed even if we do not agree with him. But as President of the United States Mr. Roosevelt is expected to consider the interests of the whole people, unbiased by local prejudices and undismayed by public clamor. The laws as he finds them should be faithfully and fearlessly executed, thereby rendering every citizen equal protection under the law. This was expected when the Republican party named him for their standard-bearer. He was nominated because the Republicans, black and white, believed him an honest expression of their best ideas and most patriotic anticipaions. He was chosen as the leader of the Republicans not because he was the giant among pigmies, but because of the confidence the party had in his professions and because the principles of the platform upon which he was nominated and elected were such as any just, sagacious and brave man might easily carry out. What is the result? Only this; party demoralization, grand-stand plays, skyrockets, bonfires and shattered party expectations. Just who can bring the shattered fragments of a once beautiful and effective party organization together, who can tell? Certainly not Roosevelt. Who can bring order out of this chaos? God knows. With the best men of the party snubbed or alienated, with men like Tullman and his ilk being embraced, enjoined and lionized, with disfran- THERE ARE OTHERS Senator Foraker showed his moral heroism when he voted against the Rate Bill. He had opposed it upon well explained grounds, and was willing that his position should be well understood throughout the country. He has shown the nation that he will not be induced to recede from a position which he has honestly taken even if the President himself would have it otherwise. Vice-President Fairbanks is trying the old game of coddling the South. He has no words too good for the ex-rebels who in their hearts despise both him and his civilization, but is too much engrossed in the administration of taffy-to even hint that these same ex-rebels are holding their present representation in Congress by reason of the presence of the colored people whom they have feloniously disfranchised. THE HORNET. From the Fredérick Hornet. From the Frederick Hornet. The Washington Bee seems to have took so much on the evil side of frail humanity that were it a "white" paper it would easily be taken for a negro-hating journal. That The Bee is newsy, pungent and interesting is not to be denied, but for dark, hard and low sayings about the negro it certainly "takes the cake." The negro needs to be told his faults, but not in a hopeless, forlorn and abusive manner. The colored man is so continuously assailed and vilified by white papers that it behooves the colored papers to spend Our esteemed Frederick, Md., Hornet has become offended and charges The Bee with being inimical to the colored race. "If The Bee were a white paper it would be taken for a negro-hating sheet." Because The Bee calls things; acts and circumstances by their proper names, it must necessarily be an enemy of the colored people. The Hornet wants The Bee to say bad colored people are good, and when they commit murder, assaults, rapes and the like The Bee must condone the offense. If colored people are disorderly on street cars and insulting to their own ladies and white as well, The Bee must make an excuse. The Hornet wants The Bee to say that hair is straight when it is kinky and those white negroes who are endeavoring to get away from their own people, the Hornet wants The Bee to say that it is untrue. If the negro is a coward, the Hornet wants The Bee to say he is brave. The editor of The Bee challenges the Hornet to point out one thing The Bee has said derogatory of the law-abiding colored man or woman. Journalals edited by white men point out the faults and condemn the crimes committed by their people. Why should there be an exception made with the colored man or woman? The great trouble with some colored people, the Hornet not excepted, is, the colored man and woman can't discriminate, socially or politically. The so-called colored gentleman will take a prostitute to a swell reception given by his own social circle and ignore the lady. If he meets a lady at a ball or reception he will dance with the deqimonde and ignore the lady. The Hornet would have The Bee commend the black prostitute and put her upon a level with the colored lady. The Bee will continue to call a spade a spade and a hoe a hoe The Hornet to the contrary notwithstanding. There are too many bleached colored people who can't stand the calcium light, but The Hornet would have The Bee to say that they are the "Lord's Anointed." If The Horget would teach the colored people of its State to be industrious and unite against the common foe it will have filled its mission. REV. WILEBUR P. THUR The readers of The Bee will notice elsewhere an excerpt from the Western Christian Advocate concerning the appointment of Rev. Wilbur P. Thirkield; D.D., president-elect of Howard University. The committee that selected such a useful and distinguished man deserves the plaudits and commendations of the people who are interested in the success and welfare of Howard University. The trustee board of Howard University is composed of some of the most eminent men in the UnUited States and men who have been particularly interested in the advancement of the colored race. We refer especially to Judges Barnard and Anderson, no two better and fairer men exist. The Bee felt confident that the committee would make no mistake in the selection of a president of Howard University. It knew that a man of national reputation among philanthropists and Christian people had to be selected, and that man was Dr. Thirkield. His record as a teacher and manager is highly commended by the Western Christian Advocate, from which we take an excerpt which fully shows the character of the man and how much he is thought of by the Methodist denomination throughout the country. The first step of the new president is a reorganization of several departments in that institution. The law and medical departments are doing well, but there are departments in the university proper that are in need of reformation. What is greatly needed is more stringent discipline. Less association of the sexes. Professor Fairfield is an of landmark of high moral culture whose recommendations should be asked and considered. The life particularly interested in Harvard University. It grants to so that great institution placed upon a basis that will command the respect of Yale. Harvard. Princeton and other great institutions of learning. It should command the respect of foreign institutions as well. To De Thirkield The Bee extends gratulations, and to the trust in gratitude and thanks. REGISTER VERSION We had the pleasure for the first time in our life of seeing Register W. T. Vernon, of Quindaro, Kansas. We find him to be a cultured gentleman and a refined scholar. His visit to the city and the reception accorded him showed the high esteem in which he is held by the President and the citizens of Washington. Mr. Vernon did not take the oath of office because he did not desire to draw two salaries. His college will close next month, at which time he will relinguish the position of college president and return to this city. It can be seen that it is not money that he is utter so much as it is to serve the colored youth in the State of his native He therefore requested Mr. Lyons to hold his office until his return, which the latter readily consented to do. To meet this distinguished and polished scholar will be to esteem and appreciate him. It is a usual custom for a person after having been commissioned by the President, to take the oath of office in order that his salary might be accruing during his absence building up his affairs in order to take charge of his office. Dr. Vernon has departed from the usual custom. LET OTHERS WORRY The members of the Police Department claim that the judges in the Police Court are too lenient with prisoners when they are brought to the court. Neither Judge Mullowney nor Judge Kimball w cater to the whims of the Police Department. No one will ever giveidence to the charge that either Judge is lenient with prisoners who are guilty of committing offenses. If the officer or officers will presen himself or themselves to the judge of the Police Court and make the statement he or they will soon be convinced to the contrary. Judge Mullowney, since he has been up the bench, has demonstrated proper fairness and impartiality, gardless of friend or foe. He has no favorites; if he has, they do show themselves in his court. Judge Mullowney has surprised his mates, and he has certainly p his friends. Judge Mullowne tends to take life easy and all other people to worry. WHAT THE BEE WOULD LIKE KNOW. What does the bankrupt think? Where did the diamond pin go? If right doesn't always prevail? If the Bethel Literary and Historical Association will meet in the Metropolitan Church? What Congress intends to do with Jim Crow cars that come into the city? What will become of liars after die? THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER Vernon supported by people. Ex-Register J. W. Lyons remit by those he served. The new president of Howard University elevate the institution. The Freedmen's Hospital succeeds three colored members of the Board of Education appointed. All females eliminated from the Board of Education. The local Business League moneyed colored men and doing thing. A living allee of the charge Light Brigade is Thos. Yates, who with his family in Litchie Flats, Ohio. He is 81 years old. At lea- st still survive. C. H. Fielding has purchased the terest of M. S. Dunbar in the R. tate and Court Record, which is p- ed at 613 F street, N. W. A bull killed a valuable horse the latter was wearing a red bla- Color prejudice is not confined to The average consumption of per day in the District of Columbia 63,400,000 gallons. The SUBSCRIBERS. for The Bee are notified that no will be sent to them for subs and they will either send a check or postal call and The management will subscribers with collectors. Address: C Subscription Department of Washington Bee, 1009 Eye Street. Walter will leave this city extended visit to Europe. Hamilton has returned to Richmond, Va. Simms of Philadelphia is sick brother. Friends are preparing for Madra's Park. Outing of St. Luke's place the latter part of Willow Park, Anacostia. Monroe Trotter and At Morgan of Boston were in court of colored members. Board of St. Andrew of the general convention to the past week. Richmond, Va., daugh-Isah Crump, one of the of that city, is visiting Morgan Howser, of No. street, N. W. Rectress of music in the will be married to Mr. Marshall, formerly of this city. Boston Mass. Mr. Marshall and take up his resi- ting again. Miss Gibbs will be preceded by Prof. J. T. director of music. SOCIAL CHIT CHAT. Reception we understand, and success. Will it be re- ceived? No, never! M. Browne, president Y. he urged by the commu- sions run another moon- season. Will he yield? or use? Falls. Smith, G. P. O., will shortly. Who the time will tell. Some of opinion of the Mrs. and Mrs. T. their little baby boy is presentatives saw sitting 24 L. street, N. W., last Payne, Edw. Holland, Cole, D. Clark and I. What does it mean, men? Combination! Harris, formerly of 1834 N. W., is now a citizen between T and U. Poster has gone to Aton business. Wm F. Swann, from Baptist Church last Sunday, D.D., officiating, as M. W. Clair, Ph.D., E. on Taylor and B. T. Methodist Episcopal VERNON ARRIVES. Vernon, of Quindaro, Register of the Treas-this city Saturday morn-directly to the Capitol, hurried conference with after which he was driven of Rev. Oscar J. Scott, Metropolitan Church, greeted by several dis- Sunday morning he Scott to church, at was introduced and spoke to the city and said return home and return 7. when he would take on he and Rev. Scott ough the city. Monday company with Senator Long he called upon the Presi- cary Shaw. He thanked for his appointment and Shaw. He made a brief register's office and it was that he would not take after the closing of his col- dato. It is quite evident for Vernon was not disturbed in mind and pocket about the money he was losing by not being sworn in. The Senate was only eight minutes confirming the new register. His reception at the treasury was most enthusiastic. The officials and clerks bestowed the highest encomiums upon Register Vernon and the citizens of Washington who saw him paid him the highest compliments. He left for his home Tuesday morning, and when he returns he will bring his most accomplished wife with him, who will be a great acquisition to the society of Washington. The readers of The Bee will remember that it published a fine cut and sketch of Mrs. Vernon several weeks ago and when she arrives she will be no stranger to Washington society. THE NEGRO PREJUDICED Color Line in Society. There has been a great deal said among certain classes of colored people in this city about Jim Crowism. The so-called society colored gentleman and lady are the loudest in their condemnation of ostracism and discrimination of their people, when this very same element has organized what the white people call an amalgamated social circle. That is, a society that is not to admit the dark-skinned individual but any bright complexioned individual may be admitted, no matter what his character or reputation may be. So bold have these would-be white negro individuals been that one declared a few days ago that all black negroes are rapists. It is a fact that the white people will not tolerate this bastardy element of the colored population, hence an effort to establish a separate society. The most of these negroes are from the South, in the vicinity of North and South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi. This is the element that has been responsible to a great extent for the agitation of Jim Crow cars, etc. The Bee briefly called the attention of the people about a year ago to this organization. Many of them are negroes before they get a job under the government, and the moment they secure a government job they begin to bleach their faces and straighten their hair or wear a wig. They boast of their bastardy blood and white connection and declare in the presence of white people that they are not colored. It is no doubt surprising to know that many of them spend all they earn to ingratiate themselves in second-class white society. There are many negro bankrupts in this so-called amalgamated society. CITY BRIEFS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Ward of this city have removed to Jersey City, New Jersey, where they begin housekeepig with their son. Attorney A. W. Scott called the attention of Judge Kimball to one of his rules in the Police Court on Monday. Judge Kimball said it applied to lawyers and not to clients. Register J. W. Lyons will deliver the commencement address to the Alumni Association at Allen's commencement, Columbia, S. C. His subject is "The Signs of the Times." The Atonement was a financial success. Wm. H. Sharter asked to be sent to the Work House for six months on Monday. Judge Mullowny granted his request. On Tuesday in the Police Court a most amusing incident occurred. A young man who had been arrested on the complaint of his wife was released, after Attorney Peyton convinced Prosecuting Attorney Givens that the young man had committed no offense. On leaving the court the mother of the boy, who had defended him, took his arm and they were on their way home when the wife, who had endeavored to send him to jail, snatched the other arm and declared that he was her husband and she had a right to him. The scene created the wildest merriment. GRAND CHAPTER'S ANNUAL VISIT. The Grand Chapter paid its annual visit to Queen of Sheba Chapter, No. 3. Order of the Eastern Star, Monday evening. May 21, 1906, at the Temple, 5th street and Virginia avenue, S. E. The exercises were held in the large commandery room, which was beautifully decorated with hunting and American flags while at each officer's station was placed a large bouquet of choice flowers. After the welcome address by the Royal Matron, Hattie Louise Williams, and a solo entitled "The Great Jehovah," by Hon. Lady Louise Jackson, the beautiful ceremony of forming "The Mystic Tie" was performed by the officers, during which appropriate music was rendered. This was the first presentation of the "Mystic Tie" in this jurisdiction. The officers participating were: Royal Matron, Hattie Louise Williams; Royal Patron, William A. Baltimore; Associate Matron, Hattie M. Dandridge; Treasurer, Anna Jackson; Secretary, Theresa A. Baltimore; Conductress, Mary J. Adams (Hon. Lady Louise Ware, acting); Associate Conductress, Marie Letcher Johnson; Truth, Lillian P. Hill; Faith, Hattie Forrest; Wisdom, Louise A. Collins; Charity, Gertrude L. Baltimore; Herald, Frances E. Jackson; Chaplain, Julia A. Harris; Organist, Sadie A. Gaskins; Marshal, Emma G. Dandridge; Warder, Louise Goings (Hon. Lady Martha Cooper, acting); Sentinel, J. M. Hutchinson (Sir Chas. T. Ferguson, acting.) Among the one hundred and forty members of the order present and who made addresses were: Grand Master Wm. H. Grimshaw, Past Eminent Commander N. E. Weatherless, Senior Past Grand Matron Georgiana Thomas, and Royal Matron A. V. Tompkins of Gethsemane Chapter No. 4. Refreshments were served by a committee of ladies under the direction of Lady Elizabeth Dandridge. RUFUS RASTUS In the production of "Rufus Rastus," which will be seen this week, the acme of "coonology" has been reached. No funnier rag-time player than Ernest Hogan ever appeared before the footlights. Hogan, who is generally termed the "unbleached American," with his sixty Ethiopian associates of both genders, has just finished a seven months' run on Broadway, New York, where he proved a big feature and drawing card. The best element of the metropolis amusement seekers laughed at his peculiarities. All the New York critics spoke pleasantly of Hogan and the show. The tour of the company, which embraces all the principal cities of this country and Europe, is under the direction of Geo. E. Harris of Hurtig & Seaman's forces. The latter are cutting quite a swath in amusement enterprises and have nearly a score of big successes en route this season. Hogan assumes the title role of "Rufus Rastus," that of a typical Southern moke with a penchant for getting into ludicrous situations. He becomes stranded with an "Uncle Tom's Cabin" show at St. Augustine, Florida. There the Ponce de Leon hotel and gardens are shown with great effect, as is also the Mississippi River levee and a big steamboat in operation. The final scene is Madison Square Garden, New York, during a gathering of rag-time artists. These scenes are fine specimens of stage craft. The costumes are particularly stunning. Of course, there are plenty of girls—splendid types of creoles and mulattoes to be seen in the ensembles and musical numbers. The show is purely for fun purposes of the wholesome variety and it is said to be unexcelled in its particular line. The Ferris wheel at the World's Fair grounds at St. Louis, Mo., has been wrecked by a blast of dynamite. Mr. Cleveland, when asked if he would accept the Democratic nomination, declared no. Grover need have no feverish fear, the danger is not imminent. THE NEW YORK TIMES THE NEW YORK TIMES MR JOHN W. PATTERSON THE NATIONAL AMUSEMENT tried by law COMPANY by man who Mr. John W. Patterson, attorney and manager of the National Amusement Company, is doing all in his power to place the colored patrons of amusement upon an independent and self-sustaining basis. He has organized a National Amusement Company, which is incorporated under the laws of Virginia. The officers of this company are Mr. Samuel Stewart, president; Mr. William, H. White, vice-president; Mr. Benjamin F. Stultz, secretary, and Mr. James H. Winslow, treasurer. The object of the company is to build a theatre for the colored people of this city, who are discriminated against and Jim-Crowed in other theatres in this city. Mr. Patterson, who is one of the most successful theatrical managers in this country and a man who is determined to succeed, against opposition, by special arrangements with Messrs. Hurtig & Seaman, will present Ernest Hogan, the greatest living comedian in the world, and his seventy-five performers at the Academy of Music, beginning the week of Monday, June 4. The National Amusement Company will have entire control of the Academy of Music, which means that seats may be secured for any place in the house. The public is requested to purchase tickets at once to avoid the rush. Ernest Hogan is always a wel- --- come visitor to this city. Theatergoers will remember that standing room was at a premium when he appeared with Smart Set three years ago. The New York papers claim that Rufus Rastus played to packed houses for seven months in the city of New York. This innovation by the National Amusement Company should be commended by the people of Washington and they will show their appreciation by giving Ernest Hogan the greatest ovation he has ever received in this country. Tickets for the show are now on sale and as an evidence of the popularity of the show, tickets are being-sold now very rapidly. The Brotherhood of, Philip and Andrew will have a sermon preached to them at the People's Congregational Church tomorrow, Sunday, at 11 o'clock A. M, Rev. L. B. Moore, pastor. Mr. W. Calvin Chase will address the Cosmopolitan Literary Thursday evening, June 14. Subject, "The Sins of Men." 8 HOW GIRLS ARE TRAINED AT HAMPTON INSTITUTE Home training, the strengthening of character, and the making of teachers are the things emphasized in the training of the girls at Hampton Institute. A girl graduating from Hampton knows how to wash and iron, to take care of a house, to cook, to cut, draft, fit, and make her own clothes, to garden, to care for milk and make butter, to upholster or cane a chair or make a mattress. Her academic work prepares her to teach in the rural schools and after a two years' normal course she is ready to take the position of matron, or that of teacher of cooking or sewing in the larger institutions. The following topics selected from a list which forms the basis of talks given to the Senior girls by the resident physician, will give some dea of the training they receive: The responsibility of teachers in regard to the morals and health of their pupils. What can be told children in reply to questions about birth and life. The care of wells, springs, cisterns, and rainwater barrels. Ventilation. Prevention of tuberculosis. First aid in sprains, fractures, sunstroke, printing, hysterics, etc. Disinfectants (care of the dead from contagious diseases). Self-control in its relation to moral purity. Marriage and Heredity —Southern Workman, AN EXCELLENT JUROR Fom the Green Bag. The judge had his patience sorely THE NEW YORK TIMES tried by lawyers who wished to talk and by men who tried to evade jury service. "Shudge!" cried the German. "What is it?" demanded the judge. "I tink I like to go home to my wife," said the German. "You can't," retorted the judge. "Sit down." "But, shudge," persisted the German. "I didn't tink I make a good shuror." "You're the best in the box." said the judge. "Sit down." "But, shudge," persisted the little man, "I don't speak good English." "You don't have to speak any at all," said the judge. "Sit down." The little German pointed at the lawyers to make his last desperate plea. "Shudge," he said, "I don't make noddings of what these fellows say." It was the judge's chance to get even for many annoyances. "Neither can any one else," he said. "Sit down" THE NATIONAL AMUSEMENT COMPANY presents the biggest and greatest colored show on earth at the Academy of Music, week beginning June 4th, 1906. Secure your tickets now and avoid the rush. Tickets on sale. Prices 25. 50. 75c. and $1,00. ERNEST HOGAN ERNEST HOGAN THE NATIONAL AMUSEMENT COMPANY PRESENTS THE BIGGEST AND GREATEST COLORED SHOW ON EARTH AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC Week beginning June 4 THE "UNBLEACHED AMER CAN 75-PERFORMERS your tickets now and avoid the rush. Tickets or 75c., and $1.00. Secure your tickets now and avoid the rush. Tickets on sale. Prices. 25c., 50c., 75c., and $1.00. CREDIT FOR ALL WASHING-TON. Pretty Go-car on Cre If you want Baby to grow up have plenty of fresh air. If you come and pick one out of our big rices to suit all pocketbooks. We handle only well-made goods that breaking down and will retain the open an account with us whenever terms to your satisfaction. Peter 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street, STRAIGHT OX-MARROW POMADI CURLY HAIR AND MAKE STRAIGHT. pretty two-carts in Credit I want Baby to grow up healthy and strong your quantity of fresh air. If you haven't a light easy-running and pick one out of our big stock. We have all the suit all pocketbooks. Wein simple and elaborate only well-made goods that will stand the wear and down and will retain their good looks for years. account with us whenever you-wish and we promise your satisfaction. Peter Grogan 821-823 Seventh Street, Between H a STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR. ARROW POMADEHAS A MAGIC EFFECT HAIR AND MAKES IT GROW LONG HT. Pretty Go-carts on Credit If you want Baby to grow up healthy and strong you must let it have plenty of fresh air. If you haven't a light easy-running Go-Cart come and pick one out of our big stock. We have all the new styles rices to suit all pocketbooks. Wein simple and elaborate designs at p handle only well-made goods that will stand the wear and tear without breaking down and will retain their good looks for years. You can open an account with us whenever you wish and we promise to arrange terms to your satisfaction. Peter Grogan STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR. OX-MARROW POMADEHAS A MAGIC EFFECT ON CURLY HAIR AND MAKESIT GROW LONG AND STRAIGHT. SPECIAL OFFER. Present this coupon and ten cents and we will give you one full sized bottle of Ox-Marrow Pomade. AGENTS FOR MADINOLA People's I SEVENTH AND EYE S PURE DRUGS NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON 1614 14th street, N. W. All kinds of delicious ice cream $1.00; one quart, 25 cents; one p Our Candi Chocolates, Bon Bons, Taffy pound. The Jane Mcsele FOR MADINOLA COMPLEXION OF People's Pharmacy SEVENTH AND EYE STREETS, NORTHWEST WINGS POPULA YORK AND WASHINGTON CANDY KITCHEN 14 14th street, N. W. kinds of delicious ice cream delivered free. One quart, 25 cents; one pint, 15 cents. Our Candies Made Daily. plates, Bon Bons, Taffy and drops of all kinds Jane Moseley Steamboat SEVENTH AND EYE STREETS, NORTHWEST PURE DRUGS POPULAR PRICES. NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON CANDY KITCHEN 1614 14th street. N. W. Chocolates, Bon Bons, Taffy and drops of all kinds ten cent pound. The Jane Moseley Steamboat Co STERLING The colored race is advancing in business. In the District of Columbia they steamer, "Jane Moseley," 200 feet long lighted by electricity, licensed and insured to carry excursion parties to all tomac River. The steamer has larger other steamboat that is for charter to All churches, organizations and pursions should investigate this enter terms and accommodations before chal CALL US ON 'PHONE, JEFFERSON S. COAGE, Secretary, 1911 Eleventh Street, Northwest District of Columbia they now control a first-class Jane Moseley," 200 feet long, 35 wide, equipped with 300 electricity, licensed and inspected by the U. S Governor, by excursion parties to all points on the Chesapeake River. The steamer has larger and better accommodation aboard that is for charter to the colored race.urches, organizations and private parties who contemplation could investigate this enterprise and get all information accommodations before chartering any other boat. CALL US ON 'PHONE, MAIN 1779 OR CALL ON CON S. COAGE, Secretary, LEWIS JEFFERSON, N. Eleventh Street, Northwest. 1901 First Street. In the District of Columbia they now control a first-class side-wheel steamer, "Jane Moseley," 200 feet long, 35 wide, equipped with 30 staterooms, lighted by electricity, licensed and inspected by the U. S Government Inspectors to carry excursion parties to all points on the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. The steamer has larger and better accommodations than any other steamboat that is for charter to the colored race. All churches, organizations and private parties who contemplate giving excursions should investigate this enterprise and get all information concerning terms and accommodations before chartering any other boat. The paper that stands up for right and a square deal, The Bee, is equipped with a number of bees armed with sharp pointed pens. At the 32d annual conclave held by the Grand Commandery of K. T. for West Virginia, the Ladies' Shrine was convened and made 55 candidates. They claim to be the only Ladies' Shrine in the world. We desire to state that the first and only Ladies' Shrine in the world was instituted under the Ill. J. G. Jones, 33. of Chicago, designated the Daughters of the Sphinx. The ritual --- void the rush. Tickets on sale. Prices healthy and strong you must let it haven't a light easy-running Go-Car stock. We have all the new styles Wein simple and elaborate designs at will stand the wear and tear without air good looks for years. You can you-wish and we promise to arrange Grogan Between H and I Streets. TEN YOUR HAIR. EHAS A MAGIC EFFECT ON SIT GROW LONG AND COMPLEXION CREAM. Pharmacy STREETS, NORTHWEST POPULAR PRICES. INGTON CANDY KITCHEN, cream delivered free. One gallon. pint, 15 cents. es Made Daily. and drops of all kinds ten cent. y SteamboatCo now control a first-class side-wheel 35 wide, equipped with 30 staterooms, expected by the U. S Government Inspectpoints on the Chesapeake Bay and Poor and better accommodations than any of the colored race. Private parties who contemplate giving exercise and get all information concerning entering any other boat. MAIN 1779 OR CALL ON LEWIS JEFFERSON, Manager, 1901 First Street, Southwest. was prepared by the Ill. D. F. Sevik 33d degree. Edward Collins, a rich white farmer of Hagerstown, Md., was married to Priscilla J. Pye. Both are well to do. They are residing at Washington Co. The only colored cotton factory in the South is owned by John Warren of Concord, Kaber County, N. C. He owns several hundred houses and has a fat bank account. His cousin, Mrs. Hedderson, is in our city. Read The Bee. Not I The Trust PURITY ICE CO. L St. near K St. Market N.W. PurityIceCompany-cor5th andL A HIGH DEGREE PARKER,BRIDGET&CO. Among friends and acquaintance the question is often asked, "Who made your suit?" that is, of course, when the suit is meritorious enough to call for comment. One of the best advertisements we have is when our patrons answer the question and tell the cost of the suit. "Peculiar People" is a new book for the millions. By Mrs. Arabella Virginia Chase. NEW SUBJECTS. Every division, which are twelve (12) is discussed in a new way. The book will tell who the peculiar people are: 1. THEIR ORIGIN. 2. HE BECOMES, A PECULIAR. 3. A MISAPPLICATION. 4. USELESS LEGISLATION. 5. NO LONGER BEGGARS. 6. HIS ABODE. 7. BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS. 8. IMITATIVENESS AND RESULTS. 9. THE POLITICAL ATMOSPHERE. 10. GOOD CITIZENSHIP. 11. UNWHOLESOME PRAC TICES. 12. EXCERPTS AND COMMENTS. SUMMARY. MRS. ARABELLA V. CHASE KNOW YOURSELF. To know yourself you will have to read this book. paia, sent to any part of the world. Send money order or registered letter. 'Address: Mm. Arabella Virginia Chase. 1212 Florida avenue northwest, or THE WASHINGTON BEE, 1109 Eye street north west, Washington, D. L. HIS YOUTH RENEWED MAN AGED 83 GETTING NEW SET OF TEETH. Change in Uncle William Driskill, of Princeton, Mo.—Eyesight Returning, Cutting Molars, New Hair Growing. Princeton, Mo.—A case that is attracting attention just now is that of Uncle William Driskill, of this city, who, in spite of his 94 years of life on this sphere, seems to be getting young and has a new lease of life. He is cutting a new set of teeth, black hair is coming in to supplant the silvery locks and cover he bald spots on his head; he is regaining the sight of his eyes, and he is getting as spry as a man 40 years his junior. Mr. Driskill has always been a man of robust constitution and has had his share of outdoor work. To this, with his temperate habits, he attributes his long life. If he survives—and there seems to be no reason why he should not—he will be 94 years old in June. This change began to come over him several months ago. For a few years previous to that time he had been a little feeble, and had suffered considerably from rheumatism. That trouble is all gone now. He has been blind in one eye for 67 years. The sight of that eye is coming back and he can see reasonably well with it. With all this, his teeth and new hair, he is now almost a new man. Mr. Driskill's faithful wife is also living. She is 77 years old and is in reasonably good health. They have been married 67 years. The old couple make their home with their son, James Driskill, and wife in the southern part of town. An amusing incident occurred when the black hair first began to appear on "Uncle Billy's" head. His son and wife noticed it and thought his head dirty. Mrs. Driskill procured soap and water and tried to wash it off, but it failed to come. An investigation showed the black spots to be hair—and it is still getting bluer. FERRETS TO STRING WIRES Once Considered a Joke, But Now Plan Is to Be Put to Use—Test Has Been Made. Peru, Ind.—The use of ferrets to string the wires in conduits has been a joke for years with the men in charge of the construction work of the Bell Telephone company, but Superintendent of Construction Cline, who is in Terre Haute now, where many miles of conduits are being laid, to be used jointly by the Bell and the telegraph companies, says: "As with a good many other simple methods, we refused to try ferrets because it sounded like a good newspaper story and was impracticable. "But a test has been made, and we know it is the best way to put the lead wire through the ducts. A sort of harness was put on the little animal and attached to it was a strong but light fish line. At the next opening of the duct a piece of meat was hung, and the animal tugged away at his cable of fish line to get to the meat. We also tried letting the ferret chase a rat through the duct and catching the rat in a rack at the other end of the duct. This worked like a chorm." THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN PURE SPRING water. Delivered by the Sells largest 5 cent piece of ice of a GOOD and Coal. eCompany-cor57 of satisfaction is a rare the 2.50 shoes. Shoes at this really lack style or comfort or the style of more expensive good solid value are found in Signet $2.50 because of the exceptional allowed on the making. The dress in it anywhere is the prince Goodyear-welted shoe, made of the season's handsome most popular leathers. Books first rate and wear every time. It's worth your while to come the Signet over, even if you buy always welcome. n. Moreland Penna A Y'S OLD STAND. BIGN OF TER E AND ACCIDENT IS PICE UP TO $25.00 PER WOLE LIFE INSURANCE VERY LIBERAL TERM AYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH ERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE and G Streets N. W. Washington ER, BRIDGE and acquaintance the question is of that is. of course, when the suit is m advertisements we have is when our cost of the suit. my-cor5th and L. DEGREE is a rare thing in most Shoes at this price usu- or comfort or both. More expensive shoes and are found in our at $2.50 Shoe exceptional attention be- making. The only cheap- here is the price. Oilted shoe, made on seve- son's handsomest lasts, in ear leathers. Rate and wears that way while to come in and look for, even if you're not ready. oreland, Ana Ave SIGN OF TEE BIG BOOT CIDENT INSURANCE $5.00 PER WEEK INSURANCE ON GENERAL TERMS OUR AFTER DEATH. LIFE INSURANCE CO., W. Washington, D. C. RIDGET & CO. the question is often asked, "Who when the suit is meritorious enough to have is when our patrons answer the ICE made from PURE SPRING water. Delivered at your door by our wagons. Sells largest 5 ceut piece of ice of any firm in the city. Also WOOD and Coal. of satisfaction is a rare thing in most $2.50 shoes. Shoes at this price usually lack style or comfort or both. The style of more expensive shoes and good solid value are found in our Signet $2.50 Shoe because of the exceptional attention bestowed on the making. The only cheapness in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made on several of the season's handsomest lasts, in the most popular leathers. Looks first rate and wears that way every time. It's worth your while to come in and look the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy Wm.Moreland, 491Penna Ave HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. BIGN OF THE BIG BOOT ```markdown ``` SICK AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO., FIFTH and G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C. Men's Top Coats, $12 to $35. Men's Spring Suits, $12 to $30. Youths' Clothing, $10 to $25. Boys' Cloth Suits, $3.95 to $10. Boys' Wash Suits, $1.50 to $6. (The Better Kind of Clothing.) rker, Bridget & AND PENNTYLVANIA AVENUE HEAD-TO-FOOT OUTFITTER idget & Co. VANIA AVENUE, NORTHWEST FOOT OUTFITTERS Parker, Bridget & Co: Parker, Bridget & Co: AND PENNTYLVANIA AVENUE, NORTHWEST, LEAD-TO-FOOT OUTFITTERS IF YOU WALTA PLACE To Board ADVERTISE HOLME'S Hotel 333 Vt Ave., S. W. For The Best Afro-American Accommodation Best Line Cigars Good Room 5 & 10c and Lodging 50. 75 & $1.00 Comfortably heated by steam. Give us a Call JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES Prop Washington, D; C Louis J. Kessel Importer of and Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND whiskies Sole Owner of the..... ... Following Brands: Private Stock, Old Reserve, Hermit Oxford, Tremont 125 TENTH SREET, N. W. Telephone—Main—160 FRATERNAL I. O. N. I. C. of A., fraternal, meets at Lecompte, La., the second and third Tuesday nights in each month R. E. Pickens, W. P. P. J. E. Dailey W. C. S. I. O. I. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 127 meets at its office, 608 Bolton street east, the first and third Monday nights in each month. Rev. S. T Shephard, worthy president. T. P Haywood, W. C. S. Ocie Weathers, W. P. P. Golden Star Department of the I O. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 248, meets at St. James, La., the first and third Saturdays in each month. J. W Walker, W. P. P. Alex. 'Anoisan W. C. S. Eastern Star Department, No. 243 of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., meets at Darrow, La., the second and fourth Saturdays in each month. Leon Baptise, W. P. P. M. Baptise, W. C. S Dempsey Wilson, W. R. S. Liprman Department of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 152, meets at Kings Ferry, Fla., the fourth Friday in each month. Jack Lippman, W. P. P. Loula Underwood, W. C. S. Western Star Department, No. 231 meets at Ennis, Tex., first and third Saturdays in each month. Spencer Gary, W. P. P. C. C. Carlies, W. R. S. A. Cattle, W. C. S. Eagle's Wing Department, No. 27 meets at Ashville, Fla., the second and fourth Sundays in each month G. B. Brown, W. P. L. D. Dixon W. C. S. Elizabeth Department, I. O. N. of A. F., No. 53. meets at Chauncey, Ga., on the first Saturday in each month. Rev. E. Adams, W. P. P.; Peter Stanley, W. C. S. Department No. 136 meets at Baton Rouge, La., first and third Wednesday nights in each month. Jos. Newton, W. P. P. M. B. Stewart, W. C. S. ! Fraternal Sunrise Department. No. 17, meets at Fort Worth, Tex., the first and third Wednesdays in each month. R. R. Sloan, W. P. P.; Henry Henderson, W. P. P.; M. Mathew W. F. V. P.; I. B. Balenger, W. C. S. Sunrise Department, No. 31, meets at Dallas, Tex., second and fourth Thursday nights in each month. A. R. Brown, W. P. P. S. A. N. Hamilton, W. P. Rebecca Carpenter, W. R. S. 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 Bartley, W. C. S. To all Departments of the I. O. N I. C. of A. Fraternal, the semi-annual pass word is ready for all Departments. Send for it at once. See Ritual, page 13. I. L. Walton Evergreen Department, No. 240, meet at Red Fish, La, the 1st and 3rd Friday in each month. A. T. Finley, W. P. P.; Chas. Dupar, F. V. P.; A. T. Finley, W. C. S. Harmony Department, No. 71, meet 1S MOVING WESTWARD HOW CENTER OF POPULATION IN AMERICA TRAVELS. Census Statistics Show That Progress for Over Hundred Years Has Been Remarkably Regular as to Distance and Direction. New York.-The center of population in the United States has been moving steadily westward for more than a century with remarkable regularity, both as regards distance and direction. Since the year 1790 the exact location of this mythical point has been calculated officially at Washington for every ten years of the nation's history. When these points are plotted upon the map and connected a remarkable line of progress is obtained, in which may be read at a glance much of the country's history. In the year 1790, when the center of population was first calculated, it was found to be at a point 23 miles east of Baltimore. In making this estimate the entire population of the United States of that period was of course considered. It was the population center of a strip, extending from Maine to Florida. And since the frontier population of that early day was inconsiderable the center of population was practically the same as the geographical center. To-day the geographical center of the country is of course considerably west of the Mississippi. In more than a century these two theoretical points have become widely separated. The center of population in the United States is at present six miles southeast of Columbus, Ind. The regularity of this line is the more remarkable when it is considered that the United States has grown. MCHIOAN Gimd Raub Detroit Gent Canton NEW YORK DENNSYLVANIA RHODEA Interstate VOLKSWAN Quincy L. H. MAY MILWAUKEE JIMMY MAY CHICAGO N.Y. ATLANTIC OCEAN LINGITTA MAP SHOWING CHANGES IN CENTER OF POPULATION IN 110 YEARS. geographically, by leaps and bounds. The development of the country has not been a steady growth westward as regards its acquisition of territory. The Louisiana Purchase, for example, by adding millions of acres to the United States, at one time would presumably have had the effect of drawing this line of progress sharply to the southwest. By reference to the accompanying map it will be seen that the digressions of this line either to the north or south have been somewhat less than 50 miles in a full century. These figures apply, however, only until the end of the last century. Since 1690 the line has shown a tendency to move southward, while at the same time its rate of progress has been abruptly checked. In other words, while the movement of the line was at the rate of about 40 miles every ten years, its movement during the decade from 1690 to 1900 was but 14 miles, a startling contrast with previous decades for a century. This abrupt check to its movement, and its southward tendency indicate, of course, a rapid increase of the population in the south. The first movement recorded, that between 1790 and 1800, was from a point 23 miles east of Baltimore to a point 18 miles west of that city, a total movement of 41 miles. Ten years later it was located 40 miles northwest by west of Washington, having moved 36 miles in the decade. By the year 1820 it had reached a point 16 miles north of Woodstock, Va., having traveled an even 50 miles. In the following decade it left the state of Virginia, coming to rest in the present state of West Virginia, 19 miles west-southwest of Moorfield, a distance of 39 miles. It next traveled to a point 16 miles south of Clarksburg, in the same state, 55 miles. The next decade carried it to a point 23 miles southeast of Parkersburg, repeating the same distance of the previous decade, 55 miles. In 1860 it moved into Ohio, to a point 20 miles south of Chillicothe, having traveled 81 miles, the longest movement in its history. Ten years later it had reached a point eight miles northeast of Cincinnati, 59 miles. The southern tendency then became obvious, for in the following 10 years, between 1870 and 1850, it traveled to a point eight miles west by south of Cincinnati. It next moved to a point 20 miles eats of Columbus, Ind., and in the last ten years, in 1900, it had reached its present resting place. The total distance traveled in 110 years has been exactly 519 miles. Count Henri De La V struct American B Fascinating S New York.—Count Vaultx. premier aurora has come to Amer- newly formed Aero York, the delights the clouds. Balloon destined to be the wealth and daring with which the idea up in New York is e smart set believes in thing expensive eno- enough to insure then noying imitation of Count de la Vaux. years of age, has m I COUNT DE LA (Noted Aeronaut W Aero Club in Art trip on record, from P Little Russia, a distan miles. He has remain than any other aeronaut first to cross the Engla a balloon from the sow most thrilling episode was in passing, with of over the blazing furnace of Liege, at night. F could see tiny pigm hammering and working flames. All the world the heat grew intense at came so rarified it se their balloon down tow ing fires by suction. The most overcome, they th th thing and succeeded in balloon in the air un passed the city. Before he became into looning the count's advent it led him to spend three exploration tour of Siam and Siberia. He spent the wilds of Patagonia and back nine tons of fossils the curiosities which to-day form valuable collection of Patagonia antiquities in the world. ROCKERY OF TOMBSTONE London.—The cry of the is always for more open parks, more playgrounds for dren of the great city's poorers. Recently, in order to a playground for the juveniles, old St. Pancras was converted into a speciation ground. The place formerly tenanted of deceased citizen Pancras now rings with laughter of their descendant. It was decided to form mental rockery with the ```markdown ``` ROCKERY FORMED STONES ed monuments. The very tastefully carried eye of the stranger and dwells approvingly on the theory, composed of tombstory pride of the local monu Moss Destined for Dr. Hansteen, chief lea agricultural school at A declares his belief tha tined to become the c food for the masses ow ness and nutritious valu mon, greenish white n found almost everywhe jected to a chemical pr and cooked. It makes ing the most blase epi equally or more nutrit vegetables now used. I ground and used as me making. Dr. Hansteen periments show that n moss, costing the equiv cents, will make a dinner sons. MORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. on. New Jersey ave & C st. AL BLUE LINE. r other hour on the odd hour." Diner, Pullman Parlor. Buffet, Parlor 5 Hr.Train Diner and Pullman Parlor Diner and Pullman Par- Diner and Pullman Par- "Royal Limited." All Coaches to Philadelp1 Diner and Pullman Parlor Coaches to Philadelphia. Seepers Seepers. 15.700.19.00 111.09a.m 1 00, 6. k 00, 7. 20, 8. or 11 00, 12 m 12 00, 1200 p 10 00, 4. 45, 5. 00, 5. 30, 5. 50 10 00, 13. 15, 16. d, m 10 00, 2. 5 00, 9 00, 11 00, m 10 00, 6. 30, 8. 00, 10 or 12. STWARD. 11. NORTHWEST. *11 00 a.m. F. 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In the great the terminal build- enopy was construct- ed, under which the of the 14th, 23rd, 28th pass, so that pass- ed from the weather house, and also avoid street traffic. streted to New York used to 23rd Street un- used "Liberty Street" of the cab service has used for the transpor- tance and baggage at very of 23rd Street is most g to attention in the on the Book of the shed by the passenger the Baltimore & Ohio, into the Heart of intereg centers within 23rd street, Fifth ave. Full page photo- metail present a most most interesting pus for copy to D. B. Passenger Traffic, B. more, Md. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. and description may in free, either an enable, Communic HANDBOOK on Patents securing patents. 1. Ruan & Co. receive area, in the Scientific American. 4. weekly. Largest cir- ournal. Terma, $3 a sold by all newsdealers. 1. Broadway, New York C. Washington, D.C. NEW YORK CLIPPER 18 T. GREATEST When looking for good shoes, don't leave out Richardson's fine shoe store at 1229 Penna ave., N. W. He is carrying one of the finest line of men's shoes that ever was put upon a counter in this city. Mr. Richards is a Washington voy, and if your shoes are not what he says they are, take them back. You don't have to wait to hear from the firm out of the city. The firm in this city, at 1229 Pennsylvania avenue, N.W. The sovereign of the Sail Destroyer and to the World the most famous of all ships, moving and sailing. Mr. Quail's magnificent The Story of Deptford and the ship which he built in the year 1700. Leyton Warehouse, Leyton, London. Address Warehouse, Leyton, London. THE BEE AND McCALL'S GREAT FASHION MAGAZINE for one year for $2.00. COUPON. Editor Bee:— Find enclosed two dollars. Send to my address below The Bee and McCall's Fashion Magazine for one year. No..... Street..... Town or City . . . BUY THE NEW HOME LIGHT RUNNING SEWING MACHINE Before You Purchase Any Other Write THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY ORANGE, MASS. Many Sewing Machines are made to sell wearless of quality, but the "New Home" is made to wear. Our guaranty never runs out. We make Sewing Machines to suit all conditions of thetrade. The "New Home" stands at the head of all High-grade family sewing machines Richard L. Baltimore, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW OFFICE. 310 4½ Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. A JEWELRY STORE IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET XMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS. And Voight's, 725 7th street, is the best jewelry store at which to make your purchases. Our stock and prices are so varied that every pocketbook is sure to be suited. We have many inexpensive but dainty little novelties here which will make excellent gifts. We do all engraving free, and will lay aside your purchase upon payment of a small de- posit. Every price below has the ring of a true bargain. Gentlemen's 20-year gold-filled American stem winders, $11. Gentlemen's solid gold signet rings, $3.50 up. Ladies' diamond brooches, $5.50 to $1, .000. Diamond earrings, $15 to $500. Solid gold sacred hearts, 75c. Rosaries in emerald, ruby, pearl, garnet, sapphire, opal, topaz, bloodstone, and jade, $2 up. High-grade prayer-books, $1 up. We are showing an artistic line of gilt clocks, cut glass, silverware, umbrellas, &c. Also a large line of china, imported from Austria, Prussia, Limoges, Wurtemburg and Bohemia. We make a specialty of prize cups, $5 up. HIRING, LIVERY AND SALE STABLE Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in firstclass style. Satisfaction guaranteed Business at 1132 Third street, N.W Main Office Branch at 222 Al.re street, Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main 1727 Telephone Call for Stable, Main 1482-5. FREEMAN'S ALLEY. Where I can accommodate 50 ho. Call and inspect our new and modern caskets and investigate our methods of doing first-class work. 1132 Third street, N. W. J. H. DABNEY, P. p. FRANKHUME Wholesale Grocer. Agent for the District of Columbia for LIPTON'S renowned COPFEES, and TEAS. OLU'STAG Whiskey. The sole agent for the Artisan Cigars made in Porto Rico. The best and cheapest cigar made. TERMS CASH: Interest charged after 30 days. 454 Pennsylva Bet. 4-1-2 R. L. Mi FUNERAL DIRECT Coffins can be shopped to any p graph orders. Your patronage s and my stock second to none. Fin occasions. CARRIAGES FOR HIRE FO Office, Warerooms, 516 Phone Connection. S.H. H UNDERTAKERS 1715 14TH St., Satisfactory prices and service Special rates to subscribers of Thirty years Funeral parlor furnished. Pennsylvania Ave. Stet. 4-1-2&6Sts. N. S. L. Middleton FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LIVERY can be shopped to any part of the State upon orders. Your patronage solicited. My prices are back second to none. Fine carriages and polite o- AGES FOR HIRE FOR ALL OCCASION office, Warerooms, 516 Eighth St., Southeast. Section. Satisfaction S.H. HINES UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMER 1715 14TH St., NORTHWEST. Story prices and service guaranteed to all. rates to subscribers of THE BEE. Thirty years' experience. or furnished. Telephone FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LIVERYMAN. Coffins can be shopped to any part of the State upon reliable telegraph orders. Your patronage solicited. My prices are the cheapest and my stock second to none. Fine carriages and polite drivers for all occasions. ```markdown ``` QUEERCHECK TO PNEUMONIA Patient's Condition Bettered by Leap from Hospital Window to Portico in Pyjamas. New York.—Theron Brown is better now. He was suffering from pneumonia in the city hospital at Newark and was, delirious when the nurse left him for a moment to fill an ice bag. Brown is a negro, 23 years old. He was apparently in a bad way and urgent care was necessary in his case, but when the nurse's back was turned he dived through a third-story window and landed his head on the roof of a portico. He was momentarily stunned, but revived and jumped 15 feet to the court, landing on the concrete pavement. Then he ran through Fairmount street to Cabinet street, where he was overtaken by Night Watchman Peter Clark, who led him back to the hospital. Brown was clad only in hospital pyjamas and his feet were bare. The temperature outdoors was 15 degrees above zero. His temperature a few minutes before the plunge was 104 and when he was returned to bed it was 104. RIDER No M until you We ship to anyone on Finest gu 1905 M with Coast RIDER AGENTS W No Money Req untu you receive and approve of We ship to anyone on Ten Days Fri Finest guaranteed $10 to 1905 Models with Coaster - Brakes and Punct RIDER AGENTS WANTED No Money Required until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone on Ten Days Free Trial Fineest guaranteed $10 to $24 with Coaster-Brakes and Punctureless Tires. 1903 & 1904 Models $7 to $12 Best Makes..... Any make or model you want at one-third usual price. Choice of any standard tires and best equipment on all our bicycles. Strongest guarantee. We SHIP ON APPROVAL C. O. D. to any one without a cent deposit and allow 10 DAYS FREE TRIAL before purchase is binding. 500 Second Hand Wheels $3 to $8 taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. all makes and models, good as new..... a bicycle until you have written for our FAOTORY PROGES AND FREE TRIAL OFFER. Tires, equipment, sandries and sporting goods of all kinds at half regular price, in our big free Sundry Catalogue. Contains a world of useful information. Write for a. PUNCTURE-PROOF TIRES $4.75 PER PAIR Regular price $8.50 per pair. To introduce we will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only 4.75 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASSES WON'T LET OUT THE AIR NO MORE TROUBLE from PUNCTURES Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CAOTUS, MAILS, TAOKS or GLASS. Serious injuries, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Send for Catalogue "T." showing all kinds and makes of tires at $2.00 per pair and up—also Coaster-Brakes. Built-up Wheels and Bicycles-Sundries at half the usual price. Notice the thick rubber grip and puncture strips "B" and "D." This tire will outlast any other make-Soft Elastic and Easy Riding. We will ship C. O. D. ON APPROVAL AND EXAMINATION. We will allow a cash discount of $5 (thereby making the price $4.50 per pair) if you send full wash with order. Tires to be returned at our expense if not satisfactory on examination. MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. "J.L." CHICAGO, ILL. ania Ave., &6Sts. N. W. ddleton, FOR AND LIVERYMAN. Part of the State upon reliable tele- licited. My prices are the cheapest carriages and polite drivers for all FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Eighth St., Southeast. Satisfaction Guaranteed. HINES, AND EMBALMERS. NORTHWEST. guaranteed to all. THE BEE. experience. Telephone, North 1595. FEARED TO TELL INCIDENT. Robbed, Lew Wallace's Aged Cousin Walked One Hundred and Thirty Miles. Iowa City, Ia.—Footsore and penniless, William Mories, of Bloomington, Ill., 95 years old and a first cousin of Gen. Lew Wallace, arrived here after walking the greater part of the 130 miles between Des Molnes and Iowa City. Despite the fact that he owns nearly 240,000 acres of land in Texas and a fine residence in Bloomington, the old hero of the Mexican war, who had been robbed of his traveling funds and watch in Des Molnes, chose to make his way to friends near Kaloma, Ia., and seek aid from them to take him home rather than call upon his wife and daughter there for assistance and let it be known that he had been robbed. Moiles was an intimate friend of nearly every president of the United States since the Mexican war, was one of the three delegates to the world's congress of religions at the Columbian exposition and held the same position at the congress at St Louis. AGENTS WANTED Honey Required receive and approve of your bicycle. Ten Days Free Trial granted $10 to $24 odels er-Brakes and Punctureless Tires. JAP MIDDY POPULAR ORIENTAL IS LEARNING ART OF WAR AT ANNAPOLIS. Ashahi Kitagaki Well Liked by His Fellow Cadets—Son of a Wealthy Baron and of Noble Birth, But Extremely Democratic. Annapolis.—As was the case with all of his countrymen who have been educated in sea fighting at the United States naval academy, Midshipman Ashahi Kitagaki, of Japan, is an exceedingly popular young fellow. He is a member of the present third (or youngster) class at the institution, being a classmate of Jerdone Kimbrough and the other recent plebes whose troubles, both real and fancided, have been so thoroughly aired. Mr. Kitagaki is a bright-eyed, wide-awake oriental, who came to America to learn, not only the science of handling men and ships, but anything else that might come his way. He is of noble birth and he is also as democratic as even Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg, who recently visited the academy. Hir father, Bairon Kunimichi Kitagaki, is a very wealthy man. "My home," he explained, without any arrogance or boastfulness, but simply giving information as readily as he himself is acquiring it, "is one of them in Kloto; another in Toklo; another in Otorie." "Your father has a title in the service of the mkado?" asked the correspondent. "The service is a member of the house of lords." was the reply, followed by an explanation that it was not called the house of lords in Japan, but was on the same plan, one house being, composed of those who are born to their office—the higher house—while the others are elected. ```markdown ``` (Young Japanese Midshipman, a Student at Annapolis Naval Academy.) Midshipman Kitagaki's father is a member of the higher house by virtue of his rank of baron. Upon being asked how he got along with English and where he received his first instruction therein, Mr. Kitagaki sald: "I had first English lesson in Tokio, but when I come to this country I didn't know much. I couldn't understand English at all, and couldn't speak it also." While the average fourth-class man at the academy does not "rate" much social gayety, Mr. Kitagaki has been unusually popular ever since he came to Annapolis to prepare for his entrance. He occasionally goes over to Washington to spend a Sunday with friends at the legation there, and on several occasions has entertained Baron Takashita, the naval attache, and other friends at Carvel hall. On one occasion recently he gave a Sunday luncheon, which, was attended by several college girls from the Hamilton institute who had attended the dance at the academy the night before. His friends pronounce him an ideal host under all circumstances. While the young Jap gets along well and is liked by all of his mates at the academy, his most intimate friend is his countryman, K. Matsuka, a son of Baron Matsuka, of Tokio. Mr. Matsuka is now living in Annapolis, preparing to enter the academy at the next regular examination this spring. Both are staunch friends of Prof. Clark, of the academy faculty, as he speaks their language. The three are often seen walking together, explaining the mutual disadvantages of their respective languages. Mr. Matsuka came to this country at the suggestion of Mr. Kitagaki, who attended school with him in Japan. Earth eating is still practiced in parts of Africa and South Africa. A French naturalist has lately found that the Indians of the high tablelands of Bolivia have a great liking for a paste of clay, which is sometimes mixed with coca leaves, but as a rule is taken by itself in little dried pellets. Humboldt and other explorers have claimed that the clay eaten had a certain nutritive value. Two specimens recently analyzed contained 95 per cent. or more of pure silica, the remainder consisting of iron oxide, alumina, magnesia and water, and a specimen examined a century ago was similar but with more iron oxide and two per cent. of copper. Such substances can have no value as food, while the copper may be injurious. It is pointed out, however, that they may take the place of woody fiber in such food as fish, and indirectly promote digestion by their grinding action. DUKE MAY MARRY AGAIN. Hear Apparent to Throne of Holland Likely to Wed First Wife's Sister. Berlin—Grand Duke William Ernest of Saxe-Weimar, ruler of a German state and heir to the throne of Holland, is again in search of a wife. That is, the grand duke's friends and the official matchmakers of Europe have decided that, since it is over a year since the beautiful Caroline of Reuss, his former wife, passed away, it is high time he was again casting about for a companion to grace his court. They have even gone so far as to select for him Princess Hermine, younger sister of the late Duchess Caroline, as handsome and accomplished as his late consort. The GRAND DUKE OF SANE-WEIMAR. (Rich Heir to Holland's Throne Who May Wed Dead Wife's Sister.) Slay Wed Dead (Wife's Sister) affair has gone so far that it is likely the state wedding will take place in the not distant future. Although the richest young prince in Europe and heir to two thrones, the boyhood days of the future grand duke were most unhappy ones, and "Old Heidelberg." the beautiful play of German student life, is said to have been suggested by his early career. The grand duke rules over one of the most beautiful and prosperous of Germany's states. His subjects number 400,000. The duchy enjoys a liberal constitution, with a free press. Welmar is a favorite with tourists. It contains the ancient castle of Eisenach, wherein Luther lived and died. Thousands flock every year to view the room in which he translated the Bible and look with curiosity at the spot on the wall made when he threw a bottle of ink at his 'Satanic majesty, who had come to tempt him from his labors. The grand duke is 29 years of age. He is related by blood and marriage to many of the princes of Germany and to the emperor. Should the queen of Holland die without children he will succeed to the throne of that country. St. Paul.—The design selected by the commission for a memorial to the Minnesota soldiers who fought in the siege of Vicksburg is an obelisk of rough faced light colored granite, 90 feet high and 9 feet square at its base. On a pedestal at the base will be a bronze statue symbol of peace, in herole size, designed by William Couper, of New York city. The contract also calls for three regimental ```markdown ``` MEMORIAL STATIE TO MINNESOTA SOLDIERS AT VICKSburg. MEMORIAL STATUE TO MINNESOTA SOLDIERS AT VICKSBURG. monuments and three markers to show the advanced positions occupied by the Minnesota troops during the siege. The price for the monuments and markers is $23,700. The appropriation is $25,000 and the remalder goes for the expenses of the commission and other incidental expenses. The members of the commission are Gen. L. F. Hubbard. Gen. C. C. Andrews and Gen. Thomas Wilson. Phonograph Becomes Scientist. The phonograph is touring the world as a scientist. Several years ago a commission was appointed by the Imperial Academy of Sciences of Vienna to collect phonographic records to be preserved for scientific study. Some results were obtained by expeditions to Croatia, Slavonia and Lesbos. From North Tyrol and Voralberg 57 specimens of German dialects have been obtained for the archives and another 57 from Corinthia. From New Guinea have been sent 32 phonographs recording the language and music of the natives with especially interesting war songs and the accompanying drum music. From India have been received valuable records of old Sanskrit songs. An expedition which was sent out to Australia is now on its way back and another party is about to start for Greenland. MAKES THE HAIR GROW LONG, STRAIGAT, SOFT AND SILKY. CURES DANDRUFF AND STOPS FALLING HAIR. KINK-1NE KINK-1NE IS NO EXPERIMENT It was discovered by Dr. Roberts, a famous English chemist, who has made a study of the scalp of people for the past thirty years, and who, after much time and experience, has prepared this great Tonic. The Doctor says that his experience and study has taught him that the scalp of the people requires a special treatment, and after laboring and testing these many years he has discovered the greatest remedy the world has ever known for the hair. Kink-ine will make the hair grow from one to three inches per month if the directions and instructions are carefully followed out. We have many cases on record where the above results have been obtained, and we do not hesitate when we make these claims. Kink-ine is the only safe preparation in the world that is guaranteed to make the hair straight and make dry hair smooth and stop it from breaking off and falling out; takes out all kinks and knots, cures Dandruff, makes the hair soft and silky, and by nourishing the roots gives it new life and vigor, restoring it to natural color. Mrs. Rose Holt, Atlanta, Ga., writes: "I am glad to say it has done my head more good than anything I ever used. Send me three dozen more bottles of Kink-ine at once; goes like hot cakes and works wonders on the hair. Kink-ine is for sale by all druggists at 35 cents per bottle. If your druggist has not got it he can order it for you. SPECIAL OFFER. To prove the quality and superiority of our goods over all others you can secure at the following druggists below one full-sized bottle of Kink-ine, price 35c, one cake of Kink-ine Soap, the best shampoo and toilet soap in the world, price 25c, both for only 50 cents. Gray and Gray, 12th and You streets. Henry Evans, 922 F street, N. W. W. P. Napper, 1846 7th street, N. W. G. H. Cardozo, 12th and R. streets. L. H. Harris, 600 3d street, S. W. Jno. W. Morse, 19th and L. streets. N. W. W. S. Richardson, 316 4½ street, S. W. ROGERS AND CLIFFORD. Cleveland Journal. Washington, D. C., now has a new undertaking firm, Rogers & Clifford. Mr. James A. Rogers, for several years a successful funeral director of our city, and the Hon. W. H. Clifford, of the collector of custom's office, have formed a day afternoon was largely attended, partnership and after making complete arrangements, left for Washington Tuesday. Rogers & Clifford will undoubtedly become one of the leading firms of Washington. They have purchased the terrace at 1224 U street, N. W., and their offices will be modern and fully equipped in every particular. They have purchased a new funeral car, coach and dead wagon from Riddle & Hearn, Ravenna. They have also purchased a new team. The firm will carry a full line of caskets, etc. The best wishes of The Cleveland Journal go with Messrs. Rogers & Clifford. Mr. Rogers finished a course of embalming and holds a license in Class A. For over six years he has been in business in Cleveland. He was the first man of our race to branch out in that line. He has given satisfaction in his work here and there is every reason to believe that such will be the case in the larger field. Mr. Clifford is one of Cleveland's leading citizens and is well known among the best people of Washington. Both gentlemen have arrived in the city and have entered their new place of business. The Bee will publish full particulars next week. CAN'T BE TRUSTED. From the Freeman. We often hear the statement that "our people will not follow their leaders." Now, why is this? We will tell you why. It is because not one out of a dozen of "our leaders" can be trusted. No people have ever been defrauded by their own leaders as have the colored people. The negro has been engaged in all the wars this country has had from the first until the last. The only reason that the white man fails to give the negro the square deal is because he finds the negro so much divided. As soon as he becomes a unit you will see a big difference in his condition. THE NATIONAL AMUSEMENT COMPANY presents the biggest and greatest colored show on earth at the Academy of Music, week beginning June Secure your tickets now and avoid the rush. Tickets on sale. Prices 25,50,75c and $1.00. LEGAL NOTICES PERRIE W. FRISBY, ATTORNEY. SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Holding a Probate Court. No. 13218, Administration. This is to Give Notice. That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Fannie Chapman late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 9th day of May,-A. D. 1907; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 9th day of May, 1906. John C. Norwood, 1632 Kalovama Road. Attest: W. C. Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. Perrin W. Frisby, Attorney Holding a Probate Court. No. 13,508, Administration. This is to give notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of George W. Morgan, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 30th day of April, A. D., 1907; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 30th day of April, 1906. Mary E. Morgan, 600 2d st., N. W. Attest: Wm. C. Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Thos. Walker, Attorney. JAMES F. BUNDY, ATTORNEY. SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS- TRICT OF COLUMBIA, Holding a Probate Court. No. 13.562, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the estate of Delilah Bacon, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 7th day of May, A. D. 1907; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 7th day of May, 1906. 1639 4th st., N. W. Attest: W. C. Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the, Probate Court. Jas. F. Bundy, Attorney. JAMES T. BUNDY, ATTORNEY. SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Holding a Probate Court. No. 13639, Administration Docket, K-state of Hyson I. Bossie, Deceased. Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and for letters testamentary on said estate, by Thomas M. W. Greene and Daniel B. Webster, it is ordered this 11th day of May, A. D. 1906, that notice be and hereby is given to James H. Bossie and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Tuesday, the 12th day of June, A. D. 1906, at 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and "The Bee" once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned—the first public publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. Wendell P. Stafford Justice Attest: W. C. Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbit. Clerk of the Probate Court. James T. Bundy, Attorney. WANTED AT ONCE 500 MEN. I want a least 500 colored men to go to San Francisco, Cal., to work as SECTION HANDS, BOSSES and MECHANICS.. Here is a good opportunity for good and reliable colored men to get work in the positions named above. Transportation will be furnished. If there are colored men in the South, especially that want good places, apply or write at once W. Calvin Chase, care The Washington Bee, 1109 Eye st., N. W., Washington, D. C. Read The Bee. The finest obtainable qualities at 40c. to $3 full qt. Quality House 909 7th St. Phone M 774 REGULAR ONE DOLLAR CREAM AT 90 CENTS PER GALLON, CHURCHES, FAIRS ETC. THESE PRICES GO INTO EFFECT ON AND AFTER APRIL 15th. E. Murray, 1216 You street., N. W. Wholesale and retail. HILL'S TONSORIAL PARLOR. UP-TO-DATE IN EVERYTHING. 105 6th STREET, NORTHWEST. 5 CHAIRS, ELECTRIC APPLIANCES. HILLS, 105-6th STREET, N. W. Mme.Davis, Mme.Davis, BORN CLAIRVOYANT AND CARD READER. TELLS ABOUT BUSINESS. Removes Spells and Evil Influences Re-unites the Separated and Gives Luck to All. 1228 25th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stam. COLUMBIA ICE COMPANY. John E. McGaw, President and General Manager. Joseph T. Peake Secretary-Treasurer. This ice is made from distilled water drawn from artesian wells. It is from the same water veins that furnish the famous Columbia Springs. Also retail dealers in wood and coal. Corner Fifth and L streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. Telephone Main 272. E. MILLON Palmist and Mind Reader 914 New York Ave., N. W. PALMIST. He can tell your name and anything you would like to know accurately and truthfully. If you are in trouble of any kind consult him, and he will set you right. He will treat you honestly and fairly. THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL. Instruction by mail adapted to everyone. Recognized by courts and educators. Experienced and competent instructors. Takes spare time only. Three courses--Preparatory, Business, College. Prepares for practice. Will better your condition and prospects in business. Students and graduates every year. Mail instructions and special offer FREE. THE SPRAGUE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL OF LAW. 844 MARISTIC BLUE. DETROIT, MICH. THE ARCTIC ICE CREAM CO AND French and American Ice Cream, Ices and Sherbets. Fine Line of Oysters and Sea Food Always in Stock. Cafe for Gentlemen and Ladies Prices always consistent with the excellence of the goods. Special rates offered to dealers, to churches and religious bodies. I. E. Williamson Proprietor and Manager. Telephone Connection. Prussian Syrup IAR, WILD CHERRY &c. The most certain and speedy remedy known for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. And all Pulmonary Complaints. For Sale by F.S. WILLIAMS & CO. Masonic Temple, or F and 9th Streets, N. W. Subscribe to and read The Bee. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE. Gold and silver watches, diamonds, jewelry, guns, mechanical tools. ladies' and gent's wearing apparel. Old gold and silver bought. Unredeemed pledges for sale. 361 Pennsylvania Ave, N. W. MONEY MONEY For everybody at rates lower than the lowest Don't be deceived; come to us and investigate. Business strictly confidential. No one knows of your transaction with us. We lend on furniture, pianos, or salary. you have a loan now anywhere and need more money, come to us. Nothing deducted from loan. You get full amount. Extension in case of sickness without extra charge. METROPOLITAN LOAN AND TRUST CO. 505 E St., N. W. LOANS. From $10 up to $200 loaned furniture. pianos, horses, wagons, tures, etc. COURTEOUS treatment guaranteed to all. we have the largest business in the city. Why? Because we grant extensions in case of sickness and give you the benefit of our liberal rebate system if you pay up in advance. We carry thousands of satisfied customers on our books. Call and investigate. SURETY LOAN COMPANY Room 1, Warder Bldg., Cor. 9th and F Sts., N. W. A Square Deal FOR EVERYBODY $10 to $300 On FURNITURE, PIANOS, TEAMS, ETC., without removal, at a low rate of interest. WHEN YOU BUY MERCHANDISE you go to a reliable house. Why not do the same thing when you borrow money? We are an old-established company, and treat everybody alike. Isn't it worth your while to see us before dealing elsewhere? We pay off other companies and advance you more money. We also loan on plain note to salaried employees, and make a specialty of loans to TEACHERS. POTOMAC GUARANTEE LOAN CO Atlantic Building, Rooms 23 and 25. Second floor, starway or elevator. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 59 STRAIGHTENS up in any style desired consists with its length. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is in a variety of colors that makes kinky or curly hair straight, as shown above. Its use makes the most stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, pliable and easy to comb. These results make bottles are usually suitable for any year. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") removes and prevents deadruff, relieves itching, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling or breaking off, and gives it now life and vigor. Being elegantly perfumed and harmless, it is a toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") has been made and sold in the United States Patent Office, in Litt. In all that long portod of time there has never been a bottle returned from the hundreds of thousands we have sold. Ford's HAIR POMADE remains a favorite and is kept in. Be sure to get Ford's, as its use makes the hair STRAIGHT, SOFT, and PLIABLE. Beware of imitations. Remember that Ford's, Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") is put only in 50 c. size. Guarantee has the gratitude Charles Ford Press on each package. Refuse all others. Full directions with every bottle. Price only 80 c. Sold by drugstores and dealers. If your drugstores or dealers can not supply you, he can send you 80 c. for six bottles, or send us 80 c. for your postpaid, or for three bottles or 80 c. for six bottles, express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U. S. A. When ordering send postal or express mosey orders, and address plainly. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Pink 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, M. Agents wanted everywhere. Congressian Pearre of Maryland was beaten by Clarence M. King, who carried the Republican primaries last week. A U. S. Senator may be involved as the result of recent raids by U. S. secret service men in New York, Wilmington, Del., and Gloucester, N. J., last week. New York, in connection with the all night bank, has opened in the tenderloin all night pawnshops: INSURANCE COMPANIES ive Benefit Ass Protective Benefit Association DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Capital Stock Fully Paid In. Any person from 3 to 60 years of age to sex. and accident benefits varying from death benefit fund varying from $100. RESERVE EUND on hand for the RED, thus putting it out of our pur- ter than LEGITIMATE, SAFE, SAFE can deal with us with the firm ass- nised if you do your part. WANTED AT ONCE Twenty Good Agents to represent ELECTIVE BENEFIT ASSOCI- WAY — STEADY EMPLOY- and secure territory. OFFICE: 609 F STREET, N. W. (First Stock P. M. OFFICERS FOR Evans, presider vice-president, vice- and vice-president, secretary, treasurer, Williams, musical direc- tors, medical direct- ors. Beta Benefit Assoc Benefit Association is an Insurance which pays promptly; one whose term men of ability, honesty and integrity on full, and is in-corporated and l strict of Columbia; NTS of ability for all sections of the commission to agents. OFFICERS. president; Henry H. Waring, vice- ry and manager; D. Blair, physic- office, 494 Louisiana avenue, N. W., treasurer; Dr. Jos. KidneyPitt Architect ING IN PATENTS ATER COLOR DRAFTING, DET & INK BLUE I CONSTRUCTION A SPIR- M. Office 494 Louisiana A. Lankfo Architect And Bu er, examiner and estimator. Plans got times, pencil drawings, or from writ- section of the country. In this pas- overhauled, repaired and built over worth of work in Washington being of every description and chara- specialty of church and hall designs, the building up of vacant lots in the building having plans gotten out, build- be glad to have you call or write us. The above named lines. We insure any person from 3 to 60 years of age if in good health without regard to sex. We pay sick and accident benefits varying from 75 cents to $10.00 per week, and a death benefit fund varying from $7.50 to $125.00. we are required to keep a certian RESERVE FUND on hand for the PROTECTION OF THE INSURED, thus putting it out of our power to render the Association other than LEGITIMATE, SAFE, SOUND AND RELIABLE. You can deal with us with the firm assurance that we will do whatever promised if you do your part. Columbia Benefit Association Columbia Benefit Association The Columbia Benefit Association is an Insurance Company for the masses. One which pays promptly; one whose terms are liberal; one whose officers are men of ability, honesty and integrity; one whose capital stock is paid up in full, and is in-corporated and licensed under the new law of the District of Columbia; We want AGENTS of ability forall sections of the city; we pay liberal salaries and commission to agents. OFFICERS. Wm. J. Howard, president; Henry H. Waring, vice-president; Edmu. J. Hill, Jr., secretary and manager; D. Blair, physician; Geo. F. Collins attorney. Main office, 494 Louisiana avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. Jno. A. Lankford, treasurer; Dr. Jos. W.SidneyPittman Architect J. A. Lankford, A Architect And Builder Expert builder, examiner and estimator. 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 this past thirty-two (32) months we have designed, overhauled, repaired and built over Five Hundred Truck and Dollars ($500,000.00) worth of work in Washington, D.C., and nicely the class of work being of every description and character. We make a specialty of church and hall designs, and arranging loans we also specialize the building up of vacant lots in the District of Columbia. Any one anticipating having plans gotten out, buildings overhauled or repaired, we would be glad to have you call or write us. No charges for given in any of the above named lines. Office 611 an est Residence 1210 V St. Northwest HOUSE & HERRMANN CREDIT FOR EVERY ONE Big letting Val boasting when we say that we can you can get anywhere else, for we Big Matting Values We are not boasting when we say that we can offer you better Mating values than you can get anywhere else, for we import direct in no quanti thus buy at the very lowest prices Our stock is a splendid one and contains many rich patterns not exhibited anywhere else in city. We offer heavy China Mattings as low as ..... 12 We sell an excellent grade of China Matting at ..... 10 You cannot duplicate for less than 30 cents the China Matting we offer at ..... 23c Thirty-five cents is the price others ask for a grade of China Matting we sell at ..... 28c Very fine quality Japan Matting that should sell for 37 cents a yard we are offering for ..... 21 HOUSE & HERRMANN, Seventh and I (Eve)-Sts., N. W.