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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. A FIRESIDE COMPANY. It is true if you see it in THE BEE. VOL. XXVI.NO. 4 Hon. Aaron P. Pricoleau To the House of Representatives, Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:..... I appear here to present my contention before this honorable body in the contest now under consideration by you, not because it is a pleasure for me to do so, but, that I feel that it is a duty imposed upon me by the great ruler of all Governments, expressed through the voters and citizens of the First Congressional District of the State of South Carolina. Gentlemen, there is a time for all things, and the time has come when this great American Congress, which has the scales of justice in its hands, to decide whether it will stand by the Constitution and laws, that were founded upon an equality to all citizens, irrespective of race color or previous condition of servitude, or whether it will allow the Constitution and laws to be trampled upon before its eyes, by the so-called election laws of the State of South Carolina. Can any State be greater than the Union? I answer no. The United States Constitution and laws are the Supreme laws of the land, and each official in the several States of the Union is bound by his oath to stand by the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the country. The 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States were passed by Congress and submitted to all the States and the people and Legislature of South Carolina, as well as other States, ratified and accepted these amendments, which became a part of the fundamental law of this country, and the State of South Carolina, and its citizens are bound thereby. Also, according to the provisions of the State Constitution of 1868, and the Act of June 25th, 1868, the fundamental condition of which was that the suffrage provision as it then stood, should never be changed. Therefore, gentlemen, I contend that the State of South Carolina has had no powers given her to dephive any citizen who is qualified under her constitution and the Act of 1868 from voting, as long as this Act and the Amendments to the Federal Constitution have not been changed by the Congress of the United States. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, the Amendments to the Constitution, and the Act of Congress of 1868 are both now in full force and are the supreme law of the land, and I contend that the members of Congress, each and every one, Democrats and Republicans, are in honor bound to uphold the laws of the United States and the Constitution thereof in obedience to the great obligation each member took by his oath or affirmative to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States when he was sworn in before the bar of this House, in the memorable Congressional Hall, as a member of the United States Congress. The Constitution gave the House the right to judge of the election returns and qualifications of its own members, and such judgment and qualification by this Congress can only be done fairly and squarely by ascertaining which of the two contending parties to a contest in the choice of the majority of the directors in the Congressional District under consideration according to the constitution and laws of the United States then in force. This body need not consider the State of South Carolina at all if she has violated her obligations to the union. The 14,663 citizens and voters of the first Congressional District of South Carolina, some who were allowed to vote, others who were rejected, gave their names as well as the names of the recount, ward and county in which they tried, thus offering the contestee the opportunity to discover any one of these voters who were not a resident of the vote he claimed. Out of the whole 14,663 men over 21 years of age he needed to find one or to produce one of the number who was not at the polls stated in the lists which are incorporated in the record in this contest. The committee also failed to produce one of this number who was not at the constitution office applying for a certificate to enable him to vote, and was not denied the said certificate. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, the males of each of these 14,663 men over 21 years of age, in the first Congressional District of South Carolina, were taken by a secretary or the prefect chairman at each polling place as set forth in the record, secretaries and the County Chair were designated to act for the Republican candidate on the 6th day of November, 1904, and this was the only for me to get my votes counted. The State managers were friends better Matdirect in big is a splendid else in this or supporters of the contestee. In consequence we had a man appointers of the contestee. In consequence we had a man appointed by each Republican County Committee to take the names of these men which appear upon the lists in the record. The men were our managers and the only means by which we could safeguard the interests of my constituents. These men were instructed to write the names of each voter as he appeared at the polls and rejected by the managers. Under the heading of these lists in the record which reads as follows: State of South Carolina, County of Precinct No. Ward No. This is to certify that we, the undersigned citizens and residents of the county and State aforesaid are over 21 years of age, appeared at the registration office in the County and State aforesaid to be registered and were refused. And on the eighth day of November A. D., 1904, offered to vote for Hon. A. P. Priolean for Representative in the Fifty-Ninth Congress and were rejected. A number of these voters wrote their own names to the heading of these lists under the watchful care of the regular secretary and two more men acting as the Republican rallying committee at each of the polling precincts where the number of the voters were sufficient to warrant the same. We had these men sent there in time record the names of the voters at the time and place. And the number of rejected voters certified to by these managers are 14,429, and the State Board of Canvassers gave me 234, the contestee is alleged to have had 6,068 votes, making a total for me of 14,668 from this amount alleged to have been cast for the contestee, Geo. S. Legare, gives me, the contestant 8,595 majority. Now Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, what is the voting strength of the people of the First Congressional District of South Carolina as shown by the census of 1900? The Republican vote is shown to be 28,868 votes and the Democratic 1,500. These are the figures of the United States Government and they will show to you that the names on these lists on the record as therebefore referred to are absolutely correct. It is obvious to any one that the vote cast for me should have been from 20 to 25 thousand more, for the voters are there Republicans ha claim that 34,00 reside in the I trict of South they a free ballot, all of them would have been cast for me and the Presidential electors. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, if two men were intended from the creation to be a majority over one, and if three men were also counted to be a majority over two, and following the analogy as far as you wish to go, I contend that if every voter the Democrats could muster had come out to vote for the contestee, the Hon. Mr. Legare, in the numbers given by the census of 1900, he could not possibly be elected. The colored Republican voters are in a very large majority in this district. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, there has been no claim by the contestee, his friends or supporters, that storms, cyclones, earthquakes and lava, rivers rolling therefrom, or any other destructive agents, visited this district so as to reduce or change the result of the Republican voters in the district since 1900 when the census was taken. Therefore gentlemen, I claim that all these people were in the district on the 8th day of November, 1904, and wished to vote for the President, Vice-President and for the candidate of the Republicans for a seat in Congress from the First District of South Carolina. The rights and privileges of these people were denied them under every scheme and unlawful pretext, such as could be devised. I brought the names of those who left their homes and offered to vote for me and were rejected by the friends and supporters of the contestee, the Hon. George S, Legare. This contestee or rather candidate who had the entire control of the election and used it to prevent legal and honest voters from voting their choice. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, I have been deprived of 14,595 votes by the notorious and fradulent election laws of the State of South Carolina and bring my case before you, who are the legal and tribunal to decide this important question which by the Federal Constitution is the Court of last resort. Article 1, Section 5, of the Constitution o ifthe United States reads as follows: "Each house shall be the judge of the election returns and qualifications of its own members, etc." Continued to page four. THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS. It is quite evident that the colored Americans are doing something throughout this country. They are beginning to realize the importance of doing something to commend them to the favorable consideration and respect of the more fortunate citizens who have made mercantile business throughout the country a success. The colored Americans have decided to make politics an incident and not the direct object of their citizenship. Of course they intend to exercise their civil and political rights; they intend to demand their rights at the ballot box as they see it under the Constitution of the United States. This question of social equality which so disturbs the white man is not entertained by the colored American because he knows that he cannot enter any one's HON. AARON P. PRIOLEA PRIOLEAN. OF BERKLEY HON. AARON P. PRIOLEAN. OF BERKLEY CO., S. C. M. EX-GOV. P. B. S. PINCHBACK house without his consent. It will not be long before the colored American will have everything his oppressors have and when they realize this he will not discriminate on account of color. If the pulpit would only do its duty in this particular this race prejudice would be eliminated. The colored pulpit seems to have one object in view and that is to get money to build a large church. If the pulpit would only teach the congregation how to live and how to secure and conduct a business, how long would it be before the colored Americans would command the respect and admiration of more fortunate citizens? Let us be up and doing. --- Paragraphic News BY MISS BEATRIZ L. CHASE. The leaders in the Senate and House are working so that adjournment may be about the oath of this month. Dr. Nakamura, a professor of architecture of Tokyo, says that much of the damage to San Francisco was due to poor mortar and faulty construction. The Detroit Informer completed its second year's existence under the present management with last week's issue. The celebration of the fifth anni- N. OF BERKLEY CO., S. C. versary of the Republican party was begun last Sunday in Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia, and continued four days. Men were present from many sections. The kidnapper of any child for ransom should be sentenced for life instead of twenty years, as was the case with the kidnapper of Freddie Muth. Last Tuesday was observed in Texas as Emancipation Day. A millionaire merchant of New York has agreed to give over $250,000 for the erection of a building for the Norfolk Naval Y. M. C. A. The name of the giver has not been made known. It is said President Roosevelt will write no more magazine articles during the special House Committee investigating the Government Hospital for the Insane continued last Tuesday. Dr. G. M. Kober a local physician commended the cleanliness and general good care of patients. President Roosevelt was unable to attend the funeral of his uncle, Robert B. Roosevelt, because of official duties, Luis F. Corea, Nicaraguan minister to the United States, sailed last Saturday on the steamer Zeeland from New York for Europe. The hanging of William E. Wilcher, who murdered Henry J. Smith, will take place in August. He was sentenced last week by Judge Letcher, of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge, Va. Col. Rufus E. Lester, member of Congress from Georgia, who was severely injured last Friday week, died at 6:22 o'clock last Saturday evening. He was born December 12, 1837, in Burke county, Ga. Immune certificates for yellow fever will be required at New York after today of all passengers arriving on steamers from Havana. If passengers have not the certificates they will be transferred to Hoffman Island for observation. Governor Beckham laid the cornerstone of the new Kentucky Capitol last Saturday afternoon at Frankfort, Ky., in the presence of a large crowd of people. The board of trustees of the University of Georgia at a recent meeting adopted a resolution providing that the students shall not play football after this year. The Senate passed a bill last Monday to authorize the District Commissioners to accept a donation of land in Takoma Park and a donation of money of $30,000 from Mr. Andrew Carnegie for the purpose of building a public library. About fifteen hundred persons at the city of Madison, Wis., spent last Sunday outside of the city because of the superstitious fear of the destruction of the city, as predicted last week by a negro exhorter. He said that the waters of Lakes Mendota and Monona would rise up and engulf the city because of its iniquities. An unknown man threw a bomb at M. Hunbert, the governor of the prison at Kuvno, which seriously wounded him. Dr. E. M. Sutton, one of the leading surgeons of Illinois, committed suicide last Tuesday afternoon by shooting himself through the head. Why he committed suicide is not known. Ernest H. Denicke, son of E. A. Denicke, a wealthy banker at San Francisco, who killed an unknown man on April 20th, has been dismissed by Police Judge Shortall. Evidence showed that the victim was a looter. It is stated that Chinese at Turgan attacked and dangerously wounded Dr. Horne, the medical representative of an American insurance company, and very slightly wounded his assistant, Forbes Madie. Justice of the Peace Blythe, at Calumet, Mich., while out fishing with some friends one day this week, became separated from them and was lost for forty-eight hours. He was found up in a tree by a searching party with a pack of wolves under him. The Fourth of July in this city will be a quiet one. By the general orders the police shall examine all stores or other places where firecrackers are now stored or offered for sale, and determine if the proprietors have permits signed by the Fire Marshal. Firecrackers over 31-2 inches long will not be tolerated. Walter S. Sealaszkwicz, former president of the Polish National Society, states that the city of Portland, Oregon, has an anarchistic society which contemplates the assassination of President Roosevelt. An angry mob tried to kill County Treasurer Peter Parker at Toledo,Ohio, last Tuesday morning and started to tear down the caging in his office to get at him. Fire destroyed the magazine at Messina, Italy, last Monday. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL-ROAD POPULAR EXCURSIONS June 20, July 13 and 27, August 3 and 4, September 14 and 28, 1906. Excursion tickets will be sold on on above dates, good going only on Train No. 504, leaving Washington at 7:00 a.m., arriving Niagara Falls at 11:00 p.m. Tickets valid for return ten (10) days including date of sale, on all regular trains, except "Black Diamond" Express of Lehigh Valley Route. Call on ticket agents for pamphlet giving full particulars as to stop-overs, side trips, etc. Response of Gov. Pinchback RESPONSE OF GOVERNOR P. B. S. PINCHBACK TO TOAST PROPOSED IN HIS HONOR AT BANQUET OF THE GRADUATES OF THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL. Mr. Toastmaster and Gentlemen: It affords me great pleasure to be one of this goodly company and to have the opportunity to say a word to the young men who have finished their studies, passed successful examinations and received diplomas as Bachelor of Laws from the time-honored and reliable Howard University—a national institution which is held in the highest esteem by our people throughout the country, not only on account of its intrinsic merit but because of the honored name it bears. This is an important and inspiring event to these young men and to their relatives and friends a gladsome and glorious day. Young men, the future for you is full of promise and big with opportunities and possibilities. But to fully utilize these, achieve success and make a name for yourselves there are certain basic lines of action which you must pursue. First and foremost, you should make it a law unto yourselves as fixed as that of the Medes and Persians that your word is as good as your bond. In other words that your integrity shall be unimpeachable. Next in importance is for you to remember the value of time; to be careful in making and keeping engagements; exercising method and precision in the conduct of business. And withal never forget that it pays to be polite and considerate toward all with whom you may come in contact. I said in the beginning the future is full of promise for you young men. And so it is. But it is also full of exactons. Greater proficiency and higher ideals in every line-of endeavor will be required by future employers. The spread of education and the growth of intelligence among the masses of the people is simply marvelous. It is only observable by those who keep abreast with the leading publications; but it is true all the same and it requires only a moment's reflection for you to realize that the day of the "survival of the fittest" is rapidly approaching. Character, honesty, capability and industry in the legal and all other vocations will be the demand of the future. Therefore it is that I most earnestly admonish you, my young friends, to bear these facts in mind, to remember that although you have finished your course in the Law School and secured your diploma your work is not finished, but in truth just begun. Young gentlemen, I must heartily congratulate you on your good beginning and wish you God speed in your journey through life. COLORED ELK MEMBERS MAY WEAR THE BADGE New York, June 20—The justices of the court of special sessions have decided, in a test case, that the negro organization of Elks, the "improved bevolent and protective order of Elks of the world," may legally wear the badge inscribed "I. B. P. O. E. W." without infringing on the white order. The souvenir postal card of the Fountain Pharmacy which was given to the many patrons of Gray and Gray, druggists, in honor of the first anniversary of their store, proved to be a great hit. In appreciation of the generous patronage of the past year, the anniversary sale at complimentary prices will continue until Monday. As the edition of the souvenir postal is practically exhausted, those desiring to secure one should call early. BALTIMORE AND OHIO ECXUR- SION, SUNDAY, JUNE 24. $1.00 Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg and return. $1.35 Berkeley Springs and return. $2.00 Cumberland and return. 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His smile—were I less respectful I might call it a delighted grin, for such it is in every truth—is for the joy of discovery. I saw him standing up in his carriage once at Burgos responding to the hoarse "vivas" of the country folk. He might have saluted gravely, taken his seat solemnly, and driven away in the pomp and circumstance of his rank—that would have been kingly. But he kept to his feet with that amused smile which is chuckle suppressed, and waved his hand cheerily. He waved it to the women crowding the balconies, to the children perilously perched on unsuitable elevations, to the swart-faced peasants wrapped in their shawls. And the love of his people, the people who had watched the fatherless baby grow toward manhood, was his first discovery. Then he discovered J. (Spanish Ruler Who Recently Took a (Bride Is Beloved by His Subjects.) other good things, riding and the joy of the hunt, and the delight of travel; and he went on smiling. Then he discovered that, given the nerve, a man might drive a car over a straight road at 100 kilometers an hour, and that was nearly the greatest discovery of all. When it came to choosing a wife, and when before him were arrayed the dozen or so uninteresting but eligible princesses of royal blood, Alfonso, who, as an amateur photographer, realizes the fallibility of retouched photographs, started forth on a tour of inspection. The eligibles of Europe were mostly concentrated in Berlin, but the young man—we may suppose that he carried it off with that smile of his—was politely indefinite and went outside the list and chose a lady of England, who had certainly never been included. Therefore the king made yet another discovery and that, is the sweetest of all. The nevus of the match was received with genuine enthusiasm by the people of Spain. One heard of little else throughout the country; their portraits were exhibited in every other shop. Ena of Battenberg entered the hearts of the common people, of the bourgeois and of the thinking classes—and I say this without gush and without cant. If the truth be pursued the match found no favor in the ultracatholic circle of the court. Queen Maria Christina had hoped that the choice would have fallen upon a princess of Austria, of her faith; and the great officers of state, who have for years stood next to the throne and were at one in that opinion. "A Catholic by birth" they urged, and though they were in the minority, yet they formed the minority that rules and has governed Spain for years. We may, without stretching our imagination, imagine the king smiling at this opposition. For this king from the first has had his way in things that count. They tell a story about him, a story of a small boy standing before the portrait of Philip IV., by Velasquez, in the gallery here. He looked long and earnestly at the picture. Then— "I also will have a chin like that," he said, and set himself to work from day to day, despite many smackings, to pinch and mold his face to the shape of his ancestor's. That it was an ugly chin does not matter—it was the chin of Philip, and to-day when I saw the picture by Velasquez I was almost startled by the remarkable likeness between the two monarchs. So that having altered his face to suit his pleasure—I can see him smiling as he did it—it was not to be expected that he should alter his life to please others. If this sounds inconsequential it is because I am dealing with a boy whose life is made up of inconsequences --- Frenchman at Los Angeles, Cal. Makes a Business of Raising Mollusks for Food. San Francisco—There exists in Los Angeles what is said to be the only establishment in the United States for breeding edible snails. It belongs to M. Pernot, who halls from France, where small-raising is quite an industry. The pens of the snails are built under a large windmill tank, where water is plentiful. Several long boxes, two feet wide and six inches in height, WATER TOWER are arranged about an open space, and and the tops, which are hinged, are covered with wire netting. Inside the boxes are lengths, of drain pipe, in and upon which the snails cling in large numbers, and in all stages of development. Those bred at the California establishment vary in size from that of a pin-head when hatched to that of a shilling when full grown. The shell is of a rich brown color. The snail itself is translucent, and of a light brown shade. To prepare them for food, the snails are kept for three or four weeks in wine-soaked bran, where they fatten rapidly, and are freed from all superfluous and slimy matter. If this preparation be impossible, the snails are taken from their shells, and washed many times in salt and water, or salt and vinegar. They are then placed in stewpans, and cooked in salt and water or milk. Another method is to boll them, shells and all, with herbs, and cloves until they fall from their shells. The shells are then scrubbed, and a paste is made of parsley, butter, bread-crumbs, and white wine. The meat is replaced with this paste in the shells, and the whole browned in a hot oven. Forty or 50 constitute a meal for a hearty eater. In addition to their blood value, snails are supposed to have a beneficial effect in cases of lung trouble. FIRST SCIENCE CHURCH. Followers of Mrs. Eddy in Oconto, Wis., Pioneers in Movement—Built Church in 1886. Green Bay, Wis.—Perhaps there is no more rmarkable fact in connection with the Christian science movement than that the first church of this denomination should have been built in the comparatively unknown city of Oconto, in Wisconsin. It was in 1866, while Mrs. Mary Baker B. Eddly was a resident of Lynn, Mass., that the discovery on which is based the Christian Science religion came to her. It seems remarkable that it was 20 years before the now world w-dwide movement had galanced sufficient headway to warrant the erection of a church building, and that the first church should have been built in a small and obscure town, thousands of miles from the section where the movement had its inception. It was in 1886 that a little group of men and women residing in Oconto, who had been students of the teachings of Mrs. Eddy, undertook to build a church to be used by the followers of Christian Science. A lot was given FIRST CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST CHURCH IN THE WORLD. by M. H. Sargent, and the building committee consisted of Mrs. Thomas Millidge, Mrs. Charles T. Pendleton and Mrs. Henry T. Sargent. After many trials the little church was finally completed and has remained, with few alterations, intact to the present time. After it had been finished and Mrs. Eddy had been advised, the Oconto people were surprised to learn that they were pilgrims in the movement. Mrs. Eddy, in her reply, state: "You have built the first church." The first service was held in the church on October 21, 1836. Since that time we have been called from the Oconto church to assist Mr. Eddy. They are the Rev. Lanon P. Norris and Mrs. Laura E. Sargent. THE BEE PUBLISHED AT 1109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1680. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. On copy per year.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three Months.....6.00 Subscribe monthly.....20 AN APARTMENT STORE Every year hundreds of our boys and girls graduate from our Business, High and Manual Trafficking Schools. After they have successfully passed the examinations there is nothing for them to do. Every avenue is closed against them. Many of them are compelled to work out either as nurses or chambermaids, waitresses, bell or errand boys or something else. Suppose that we had several large apartment stores under our supervision and direction. Our graduates in business could find employment. Labor would be dignified and at the same time these graduates would live better lives and our society would be improved. It is indeed, surprising to see so many of our boys and girls idle or marrying worthless young men who are only ambitious to marry a girl that is often compelled to take the place of the husband. A few days ago a very intelligent young girl appeared in the Police Court who testified that she had only been married one year and that her husband refused to support her because he was enamored of another woman. When the husband testified, his honor Judge Kimball asked him if he was willing to give his wife twelve and a half dollars per month toward her support. His reply was no. The judge very justly and a fine of fifty promptly imposed dollars or four months. The individual seemed to be a well reared young man, and presuming that he did not realize his position the editor of this paper went to the judge and asked him to reconsider the sentence provided the young man would consent to support his wife. Having received a favorable reply from the judge the young man was informed, but his reply was "No, I will not give her a penny." He went to jail and when he comes out he will be brought before the judge again. This is only one of the many hundred cases that come before the court. Young girls marry because they believe their condition will be improved, but in many instances it is made worse. If our young girls had an opportunity to earn a living they would not be so fast to marry a man before they had time to investigate their ability to support them. Arrangements are being made therefore to hold a public meeting on the 28th and the 29th of this month to lay before eighty thousand oblated people in this city the advisability of establishing apartment stores in this city for the benefit of our people and more especially our boys and girls, and it is hoped that the people will take enough interest in the movement to attend. Here is where the preachers will be given an opportunity to show their gratitude. HON. AARON P. PRIOLEAN. The Committee of House Representatives that reported the case of Hon. Aaron P.Priolean of Berkly Co., S. C., acted very small in not allowing that gentleman to present his side of the contest to that body. The chairman of that committee was Mr. Mann of Massachusetts, who has demonstrated his dislike for colored Republicans. There were other Republicans in the House who would have voted for Mr. Priolean had they known the case was coming. The most peculiar thing was the action of the committee in reporting the case after Mr. Priolean had started for his home in South Carolina. It has always been the custom of Congress to permit the contestee and contestant to present their side of the contest, notwithstanding what the committee reported, whether it was favorable or adverse. This case is fresh in the minds of the people in this country. It will be remembered that Mr. Priolean was requested to withdraw his contest against the Democratic member who claimed that he was elected, and his-refusal to do so, was the result of a political prosecution and persecution against him. This persecution has resulted in the conviction of this well known colored Republican for no other reason than his refusal to withdraw his contest against the seating member. The Bee doesn't claim that the seating member is a party to this persecution, but it seems to be the fight of white Republicans against a colored Republican in the interest of a white Democrat. The white Republican who investigated the persecution claimed to be the personal friend of Mr. Priolean. In another part of this paper will be read with interest the speech that he prepared to deliver to Congress, which will show conclusively that he had a good defense and was no doubt elected. The colored Republicans in the South are shown but little consideration. The time has come for them to act and that quickly. In this speech of Mr. Priolean he presents his case in a fair and legal manner. Is there any salvation for the colored man South. Has the time come for him to cease aspiring for the halls of Congress? He is opposed by the enemies without and his supposed friends within. The outlook is that President Roosevelt will protect the Southern negro and save him from the clutches of his enemies. That species of assault on a gentleman of culture and refinement was bad enough, in all conscience; but it was as nothing compared to the treatment Mr. Ransom received from the authorities of the negro college. They had learned of the episode of the sleeping-car, and, when the clergyman reached the grounds at Normal he was told that he would not be allowed to speak and that he must quit the place of once. In justification of this, Professor Council, the head of the school, gave out afterward that Mr. Ransom was under the influence of liquor. This the Bostonian absolutely denies, and we believe him. As he himself says: "How would one expect a man to look or appear who had been twice dragged and kicked through two railroad coaches, escaping death only by a caprice of the moh, who had had no sleep all night and no food for two days?" To treat a decent man like an offensive beast is an outrage, yet it is almost insignificant when compared with the attempt to blast a clergyman's reputation by publishing lies as to his personal character. That these should come from a man of the minister's own race is all the more to be condemned. Evidently the Northern negro can place little reliance upon his compatriot of the South. The Democrats of South Carolina, without warrant of the law and justice deprived 14,595 voters and qualified citizens of their right to vote. Under the rules and laws governing this body, and the power given to it by the Constitution of the United States, you, gentlemen, are to count these votes and to the members, I appeal to let nothing but the righteousness of this case guide you in your votes, for it is said that The voice of the people is the voice of God, and I have presented to this Congress 14,663 votes, whereas the contests, with all the election machinery at its back, only presented 6,068 votes, which leaves me and my constituency with 8,595 majority, which votes you have time and again, by laws and presidents counted for the contestent. In the election cases heretofore deed are the following: The admissibility of the declaration voters made at the time of vote part of the res gestae, is est. a long line of preceded published house of Representative votes in the Bell vs. Snyder, its Dig. El. C. and Congress, Row-Smith 287. vs. Jackson, 51st Congress, Row's Dig. El. C. 436. Declarations of voters as to how they voted and their qualifications is admitted. Wallandigham vs. Campbell, 35th Congress, Row's Dig. El. C. 151. The lists are admissible. McDuffie vs. Turpin, 51st Congress, Row's Dig. El. C. 454. The lists made at the time of voting and sworn to become a part of the res gestae and are the best evidence of which the case in its nature is susceptible. 1 Greenleaf on Revid, 14th Ed. Sec. 3a. In the case of Murry vs. Elliott Congress, Row's Dig. El. C. 543, the returns showed that Elliott had a majority of 1637 votes. The polls were not opened at Haut Gap so the electors improvised an election board and 217 votes were cast for Murry, it was admitted by the committee that they should be counted. The frauds in Charleston were such that 43 per cent of the white vote was counted and 4 per cent of the colored vote was counted. The committee refused to accept the returns as prima facie correct and declared that legal ballots were unquestionably kept from the box by ill and wrongful acts of person connected with the machinery of the election. It is impossible to determine the number of these ballots, and the only logical and equitable result is to reject such returns. The contestant Murry was sworn in. Under this ruling the 398 votes at Ten Mile Hill must unquestionably be counted and by virtue of the illegal and wrongful acts of those connected with the machinery of election the returns must be rejected. Fourteen thousand four hundred and twenty-nine leagues were kept from the box. Legal balloting in Murry vs. Elliott case and Now My account. Speaker and gentlemen, the question is up to you to say by your votes whether, you will uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States or the so-called election laws of South Carolina. Under the Constitution of the United States the federal laws are the supreme laws of the land, and all judges and officials holding office under the Mr. Speaker and members of this distinguished body, the meaning and intent of the Constitution of the United States is evident. The 14th and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution and the State Constitution of 1868 and the Act of June 1868 all were brought into life by the spirit and guidance of the great leaders. Abraham Lincoln was the Moses, the leader which God sent the second time to deliver and free all the people regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Mr. Speaker, standing, as you are, at the head of htis great American Congress, and with so many years of great honor resting upon you, and living in the hopes of the receipt of other and greater honors which may fall to the lot of so eminent a citizen, can you afford for it to be said, when you finish your course as Paul did, that you have lent your power to deny anyone or race of their rights? I answer no. Members of this honorable body, Republicans and Democrats alike, many of you have been honored with great blessings and you still have hopes of reaching the highest honors that can be bestowed upon any one of America's sons. With the bright hopes before you, will you allow your votes to be counted against righteousness and justice to all men and people? Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, the foundation of this government is shaking, and I fear that it will soon give way. Look at the daily news of a distressing nature, wherein thousands of people are called or rather snatched from life into judgment without a moment's living. These are accidents thatnamely land and sea, by rail, by occurreding mines, storms and li-ire, by cavare troubles that nowunning. These Again, look at the of us can escape and lynching of the murders, homicides seem to be men and women. These serve the increasing daily. Also ob- and the separation of man and wife the thousands of lives lost in this direction. The heads of departments, the highest officials, the financiers, the millionaires and our great men, who helped to make this country the garden spot of the world, are held up to the scorn of the public and reviled, that the iniquities of many have come to light. Many are dead from the effects of these exposures, and many of the old fathers and builders of this country are much dismayed. You read daily of their decaying condition. We cannot tell after honorable and faithful service, they may be called to face a jury upon the charge of such a nature as may disgrace them living or in their graves. Why is all this? Because the Government has departed from the rules of justice to all its people. The voice of ten millions of colored people are crying for justice. You have refused to hear us and God has caused these distressing ailments to fall on us that we may turn to do right. When we do this, our land will be in peace and prosperity, and our lives and liberties will be secured, for this Now gentlemen, in the name of the Ruler of all governments and in behalf of thirty-four thousand voters of the First District of South Carolina and the ten millions of colored people of America, I appeal to you for my seat in this Congress. You have the proof of the justice of my claims. You will need every colored voter of the country in the various district to hold your own this, fall, and if the Republican members of this Congress refuse to vote for me, a Republican, and vote for a Democrat you cannot then expect the colored people in those districts and States which are close to vote a Republican ticket, for you yourselves have voted for a Democrat who was never elected, and the negro voters may follow your example. Therefore, a House divided against itself cannot stand a kingdom divided will fall. But together we will stand. Commissioner Macfarland always says many good things at the proper time. The address is short and sweet. Mr. Macfarland spoke as follows: "Congratulations to you all—to the graduates of three schools of which we are so proud, to the fathers and mothers and others who have sacrificed that the graduates might have better education, and to all of you as representatives of your people. For this commencement marks progress, but only for the graduates, but for all whom they represent. It is an answer to those critics who claim that real and continuous progress is impossible for your people. Even when Charles Francis Adams voices this criticism it cannot stand against the facts. How astonished his grandfather would be by the progress you have made since the petition of the memorials which he fought to present in the House of Representatives was granted in the agonies of civil war. I wish the critics could all see these graduates and this audience. And better still, the faithful and intelligent work that is being done in this community and elsewhere by the former graduates of these schools. "Practical living is the test of races as of individuals, and what is being done by the graduates of these schools alone under the heavy handicaps which we all recognize answers the critics nobly. Let the criticism stimulate you all to greater efficiency and to higher living. The man who wrestles with me strengthens me if I do my part well, and our critics often prove our best friends. One thing is certain, we are all Americans, and even the critics must rejoice when they have to confess that they are mistaken and that progress is being made in spite of their pessimism. For the whole nation will advance no faster than the average of its citizenship. We must advance together. Those who have had the most advantages must help the others first by doing their own work well and second by aiding those less fortunate to do their work well. "Rest assured that the great majority of patriotic Americans are entirely sympathetic with every noble aspiration that you have and will delight in every high success that you achieve." The PEOPLE'S MUST-KEEPING OF THE INSURANCE, LARGELY PATRONED ORED PEGANTS MESSRS. HUGHES, A PETITION FOR SHOW CAUSIT The People's Mutina, citation doing business N. W., has been doing the case for several years. Clabaugh in Equity Council case of Edward Moxie, against the company. The United States was filed by Messrs. H. H. and the People's Mutianion for the people of the country. The United States was filed, and a population of the country under the original incorporation of the People's Mutianion. The United States have voted, and the United States have voted for a�, and the United States have voted for a state and the United States have voted for a state. AMONG THE ODDO FELLOWS The 13th Biennial Movable Committee of the order will be held in the city of Richmond, Va., October 2-6 next. The subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction have elected delegates as follows: Union Friendship No. 891. H. W Honesty; Potomac Union No. 892. J. W Lee; Eastern Star No. 1028, Clement Dorsey; John F. Cook No. 1185, J. H Richardson; Mount Olive No. 1333, Jas Langhorne; Free Grace No. 1345, A. White; Rising Sun No. 1365, Stafford Parker; Bloom of Youth No. 1368, W. B. Harris; Star of the West No. 1369, A. Hayses; Peter Ogden No. 1374, T. W. West; Western Star No. 1380, A. C. Newman, Jr.; J. McC. Crummell No. 1437, C. S. Hill; Green Mountain No. 1477, Dr. J. W. Mitchell; Simon No. 1602, Coleman Horner; Old Ark No. 1695, A. W. Scott; Rose Hill No. 1726, J. H. Lee; Social No. 1819, G.W. Thomas; Union Light No. 1965, W.H. Brown; Osceola No. 2033, J. B. Ruffin; W. A. Freeman No. 2099, E. J. Morton; Traveling Pilgrims No. 2354, J. B. Samson; A. K. Manning No. 4301, Wm. Hungerford; Golden Reef No. 2362, H. M. Launder; Corinthian No. 3857, W. L. Houston; Young Men's Progressive No. 4156, Dr. C. H. Marshall; Eureka No. 4562, H. H. Banks; Root of David No. 5414, D. M. Stewart; Excelsior No. 5441, W. O. Davis. Past D. G. Master D. B. Webster, the distinguished "Old Cream Jug," is certainly one of the liveliest veterans in this neck of the woods. A special sermon was preached to the members of Phyllis Wheatley H. No. 2203 by Rev. P. A. Wall of the Metropolitan Zion Wesleyan as at the D street between M.E. Church, S. W. at 8 o'clock Sunday evening last hold number of the sister House and ladder once present. and lodges were present. Mrs. Ella Lee presided as M. N. G. and P. N. F. W. H. Ricks of Rising Sun Lodge No. 1365 acted as master of ceemonies. W. H. Lee, P N. F. of said lodge, who was selected as marshal for the occasion, was on hand early and by 8 o'clock had the order properly seated in the maitl auditorium of the church. The setmott by Dr. Wallace was appropriate, elegant and edifying. Among the representative members of the order present were District M. N. G. Mrs. M. A. Parker, District Grand Directress Mrs. Ellen G. Jackson, District Grand Master J. H. Coleman and P. N. F. Stafford Parker, who was recently elected to represent Rising Snu Lodge in the 13th B. M. C. to be held at Richmond, Va., October 2-5 next. The music by the choir was well rendered. A good collection was raised. The membership of this Household is 8t. BEE ITEMS ON THE WING. Mrs. J. F. Brown, wife of Mr. Brown of the Pension Office, is away on her annual vacation South and other points. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Johnson of D Street, S. W., are making preparations for their trip to Boston, Mass., and other points. Twelfth annual picnic of the Sunday School of St. Luke's P. E. Church at Green Willow Park, Thursday June 29 . The The Bee are notified will be sent to them and they will either and a check or postal the management will here with collectors. C. Subscription Depart- ashington Bee, 1009 Eye went to Richmond to and Dr. Cardoro will week. ton, after a pleasant armed to his home in and, Va., Mrs. O. of the Jones of Vermont left the city rience, Ohio. He will of Le Droit Park, will for several weeks, again New York is in Mrs. L. V. Smith S. W. kn expects to have W. J. Robinson. This was the last request made by the late pastor, that Rev. Robinson succeed him. The church has been closed on account of extensive repairs having been made. Services were held last Sunday all day. The following is the order of exercises which will continue until the 28th instant: June 17, at 12 A. M., Rev. W. J. Robinson, pastor 1st Baptist Church, S. W. Choir and congregation. 3.30 P. M., Rev. W. J. Howard, D.D., pastor Zion Baptist Church, S. W. Choir and congregation. For the Children's Day. 8 P. M., pastor. Monday, 18, at 8, Rev. J. H. Lee, D.D., pastor 3rd Baptist Church, choir and congregation. Tuesday, 19. 8 P. M., Rev. W. E. Porter, pastor Macedonia Baptist Church. Choir and congregation. Wednesday, 20. 8 P. M., Rev. S. Miller, pastor St. Luke's Baptist Church. Choir and congregation. Thursday, 21. 8 P. M., Rev. W. B. Johnson, D.D., LL.D., pastor 2nd Baptist Church. Choir and congregation. Friday, 22. 8 P. M., Rev. D. Washington, pastor 1st Baptist Church, Mt.Pleasant. Choir and congregation. The collection last Sunday was as follows: H. Hill, $88.75 Tribi of Manassas, 119.05 " Dan, 131.75 " Isicar, 187.25 " Levi, 243.75 " Reuben, 429.30 " Gad, 127.00 " Zebulon, 588.27 " Benjamin, 194.59 Pulpit Club, 21.20 Total cash collection, $2,130.91 EXERCISES OF HIGH SCHOOL CLUB The Classical Club of the M Street High School an organization of the second year sturents formed to promote the pupils' knowledge of the classics, held its final meeting recently at the residence of its president, Beatrice Patten, 2252 12th street. Misses Patten and Mae McKinney Gertrude Collins, Almira Streets, Clarice Jones Valerie Chase Laura Cousins, Della Bundy and Obziene Mitchell participated in the exercises. The members present were Lurene Anderson, Della Bundy, Valerie Chase, Gertrude Collins, Helen Gordon, Obziene Mitchell, Beatrice Patten, Almira Streets Carolyn Wilson Mary Ewell, Adeline Gray, Clarice Jones, Laura Cousins Juanita Howard Arthur McKinney and Mae McKinney. The principal of the school Mrs. Anna Cooper, and Mrs. Blanche V. Wilkinson, the wife of the director, Mr. Garnet C. Wilkinson attended. After the rendering of the program, Mrs. Cooper addressed the club, expressing her approval of its efforts and giving words of advice and encouragement. Refreshments were served. DR. ROBINSON. Dr. E. R. Robinson, of Chicago, Ill. is the inventor of the mould of all the cast wheels used in the world. Dr. Robinson has been in the city for the past four weeks. his case now being before the U. S. Supreme Court. His patent which has granted him some years ago been infringed upon by a large corporation in Chicago. The validity of his patent has been sustained and when the Supreme Court passes upon the case he will be not only the richest negro but one of the richest men in the world. The case involves over 13 millions of dollars. The condition of the case is encouraging in view of the fact the opposition has not gained a single point in the nine long years of contest. On the contrary the opposition has stolen parts of the bills and the answers there to. These facts are the direct cause of bringing the case before the Supreme Court. At this stage of the case Dr. Robinson is positive that no technicality can be raised to overthrow his valuable claims and proofs. He has made a noble fight and in so doing is making a fight for the race. He has associated as his lawyers, J. Gray Lucas, one of Chicago's most able lawyers, R. T. Greener and Hon. Judson W. Lyons of this city and several patent lawyers, including W. A. Robinson. This is the greatest case that has ever been filed in any court by a colored American. Dr. Robinson is an intelligent man with a fine physique, which gives him the appearance of a fighter. He is unassuming in his manners, a fine gentleman, but very positive. He is a man of few words, but at all times ready to act. He has been in the city several weeks and has left nothing undone to bring to a successful termination his case. He will leave the city for his home in Chicago in a few days but will return and remain until the termination of his suit in the Supreme Court. He has won a host of friends since his stay in the "City of Magnificent Distances" who speak of him as a man of remarkable ability and refined manners. June 28 is the date, and Thursday the day, for the Annual picnic of St] Luke's Sunday School. Green Willow Park. DABNEY & DABNEY. One of the oldest firms in this city and no doubt one of the most reliable is the firm of Dabney & Dabney, 1132 3rd street, northwest. This firm has been in existence for several years and is the oldest in Washington. Mr. Dabney has associated with him his wife, Mrs. Ruth Dabney, who is also an accomplished embalmer. She embalms all female subjects, while the males are embalmed by the male members or employees of the firm. It is claimed that Mrs. Dabney has had sufficient experience and practice to give entire satisfaction. She is an accomplished woman, and thoroughly business in all of her dealings with the patrons of the firm MR. JAMES H. DABNEY She has remarkable nerve and at no time does she shrink from her duties. She can handle horses as well as a man and it is to the credit of the firm that it has such an acquisition in the person of this body. Mrs. Dahney is very pleasing in her manners and willing and ready at all times to give satisfaction. This firm has buried some of the most distinguished people in the United States. It will be remembered that this firm buried the late B. K. Bruce, formerly register of the treasury, recorder of deeds and Senator from Mississippi, and many other equally distinguished. This is an up-to-date firm, well equipped with all modern and improved goods in stock. 1 100 MRS. RUTH DABNEY. NEWS FROM THE HILL CITY Lynchburg. Va. June 19, 1906. The Lynchburg Negro Business League, at a meeting held on the 12th, elected officers for the next twelve months: Dr. A. N. Lushington, president; Prof. T. P. Smith, secretary; Messrs. G. N. Scott, E. A. Spencer, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd vice-presidents, respectively; N. T. Goldsberry, Esq., treasurer. The president was elected delegate to represent the League in annual meeting of the Virginia Negro Business League, at Newport News, Va. on the 13th and 14th inst. The meeting of the League was largely attended, it having amongst its membership some of the most prominent and successful business men of the race in this section of the State. There was much enthusiasm, and steps were taken looking to frequent meetings hereafter. There is great business activity among the race in this city. The United Endowment and Life Assurance Company of Virginia, incorporated under the laws of this State, is an institution of which the negro race of this city should feel proud. It, of course, has on deposit $10,000 with the treasurer of this State as security for its policyholders, and it is believed it is in the insurance world to stay. Its board of directors is composed of a set of splendid business men who are determined to push the business for all it is worth. The public schools of this city closed on the 15th. The teachers, who rank among the best in the country, are off for their much-needed rest. In our next letter we will mention places in Lynchburg where The Bee will be on sale. Lynchburg Correspondent. PERRIE W. FRISBY, ATTORNEY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Holding a Probate Court. In re Estate, Fannie Chapman, Deceased. Administration No. 13,218. Decree Nisi, confirming sale of real estate. Upon consideration of the report of John C. Norwood, Executor in the above entitled cause filed hercin on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1906, that he has sold the following described land and premises, situate in the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, and distinguished as the west, 25 feet front by full depth of 150. feet of lot number six (6) in book number six (6), in Todd and Brown's subdivision of Pleasant Plains and Mount Pleasant, as the said subdivision appears of record in the in the plats or plans of the County of Washington, District of Columbia, in the surveyor's office in said District, and containing 3750 square feet of ground, together with the improvements, consisting of a two-story, seven-room frame building, with halls and water, and outhouses and stable upon the premises, known as number 745 Columbia Road, formerly Steuben street, N. W., in the District of Columbia. Subject, however, to a deed of trust for ($800) eight hundred dollars, to Anura Krikstenie for the sum of ($1,510) fifteen hundred and ten dollars cash over and above the said trust, it is by the Court this 18th day of June, A. D., 1900, adjudged, ordered and decreed, that the said sale be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 23d day of July, A. D., 1906. Provided a copy of this decree be published in the Washington Law Reporter and the Washington Bee once a week for three successive weeks before the last date. Wendell P. Stafford, Justice. A true copy. Attest W. C. Taylor. Deputy Register of Wills. DABNEY. Teacher's College The Teachers' College of Howard University, Washington, D. C., offers the best courses of study for men and women desiring to become expert professional teachers of kindergartens, graded and industrial schools and colleges. High school Normgl School & Colleges. Special attention is called to correlated courses in manual training, mechanical and architectural drawing, domestic science, domestic art and music. Courses of two and four years lead to diploma and degree respectively. Special course of one year for college graduates. Tuition $10. Expenses small. Graduates assisted in securing positions. For further information address Rev. L. B. Moore, Dean, Howard University, Washington, D. C. CHOIR OF ONE THOUSAND VOICES Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress The Music Committee of the N. Y. P. C. E. C. is organizing a choir of one thousand voices to sing during the sessions of the congress. The principal sessions will be held in Convention Hall and the committee will have two concert grand pianos, an organ and other musical instruments to accompany the voices, under the direction of Prof. John T. Layton, assistant director of music in the public schools and director of the choral society. 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Archives, organizations and private parties who cont'd investigate this enterprise and get all inform accommodations before chartering any other boat. CALL US ON 'PHONE, MAIN 1779 OR CALL 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 committee will not be unduly exacting of the members of this choir as to their knowledge of music, since hymns and Christian Endeavor songs will be principally sung. 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Government Inspect- points on the Chesapeake Bay and Po- and better accommodations than any the colored race. private parties who contemplate giving ex- rise and get all information concerning tering any other boat. MAIN 1779 OR CALL ON LEWIS JEFFERSON, Manager, 1901 First Street, Southwest. RICH WHITE GIRL WEDS A COL- ORED MAN. Canonsburg, Pa., June 11.—Indignation has been aroused here over the marriage of Gains Patman, a coal black negro, and Miss Frances Leonard, a handsome young white woman, who, in addition to being refined and well educated, is wealthy. The pair were married last Monday by the Rev. Henry Norton, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of this place, at his home. Miss Leonard's infatuation for the man, whom she has known for many years, was discovered by her mother some months ago. The girl's mother had great influence over her, and succeeded in delaying the match, although she could not break off the girl's infatuation, and she secretly met the negro at all times. Several weeks ago Mrs. Leonard died, leaving all of her money to her daughter, who is an only child. Both Patman and Miss Leonard are of age. The girl and her black husband have left here, and it is said they are going abroad. Subscribe to and read The Bee. MORMON HOME SOLD RESIDENCE ONCE OCCUPIED BY BRIGHAM YOUNG. Dwelling at Nauvoo, Ill., Built in 1839, Is Transferred for $400—Birthplace of Polygamous Doctrines Well Preserved. Chicago.—In the wake of a report that officials of the Mormon church are disposing of a large part of the property owned by the sect in Salt Lake City, Utah, comes the Intelligence that the old brick dwellings at Nauvoo, Ill., which Brigham Young once called home and which for over five years harbored three of his favorite wives, has passed from the hands of the family that has owned it since the Mormons were driven out of Hancock county. Capt. Joseph Reichtmann, an old river man, recently bought the old residence of the founder of the Mormon church from a former Chicagoan, Dr. J. W. Parker, now a resident of Peoria, Ill., for $400. Dr. Parker, who at one time occupied the chair of "lecturing physician in a Chicago medical college, lived in it when a boy with his parents and has been its owner for over a quarter of a century. He inherited the property from his father. Capt. Reichtmann will add a story to the building and he and his family will make it their home in the future. To the eyes of the casual observer it suggests little out of the commonplace, yet it stands to-day a well-preserved landmark to the birthplace of doctrines that have aroused much bitter conflict. It was there that polygamy, under the doctrinal cloak of Mormonism, was first practiced in this country. Around the unimposing old structure is entwined a web of romance. In its atmosphere are centered a flood of memories of the stirring times and exciting periods waen treason, mob violence and varied lawlessness ran the MORMON TEMPLE AT NAUVOO, ILL gamut in Nauvoo and Hancock county before the Mormons were finally forced to seek a foothold in other parts. Within its three walls Brigham Young's three attractive wives, oblivious to the condemnation of Christian people and the outside world, professed their faith in Mormonism, lived and called one man husband. The structure was built by the aggressive leader of the latter day saints in 1839, when the cohesive loyal followers of the doctrines fathered by Joseph Smith were driven out of northeast Missouri, across the border into Illinois, by the enraged inhabitants of that part of the former state. Though it has passed through the turbulent times which have had their outbursts of war and riot, it has stood unscathed, and is to-day practically an unhurt cradle of embryonic Mormonism. Situated on an eminence at Klimball and Grange streets in the historic little village of Nauvoo, the building commands a beautiful and unobstructed view of the Father of Waters, as it sweeps in a graceful and picturesque bend around the town. Looking at the fascinating -picture nature has wrought from one of its windows, one can readily understand how this place could be the birthplace of inspiration and amazed that the promulgation of vicious creeds could have a thought in such a view. With the exception of having one room added and a half-story being built on, the old edifice is the same now as when Brigham Young entered it. Like nearly all homes of the latter day saints in Nauvoo at that time, the house was built of brick and stood on an acre of ground. The substantial manner in which it was constructed would not suggest that the exponent of polygamy anticipated then that the "faithful" ones, adherents of the new religious invention of the brain of Joseph Smith, would be forced from Nauvoo and Hancock county at the points of guns. The house originally consisted of six rooms, two halls and a large cellar. Three of the rooms served as individual bed chambers for his three wives. The others were used for sitting room, dining room and kitchen. The main hall was used for reception purposes. On the exterior there is little to show that the house has been standing for a period of nearly 70 years. Many interesting tales are still told by old residents of Nauvoo of occurrences that took place in the old homestead during Brigham Young's tenancy. When the Mormons were driven from Hancock county in 1846, the snug little home where the Mormon "apostle" and his wives lived was forsaken. The Mill Variety. Stella—What is Mabel's birthday stone? Bella—Her birthday.—N. Y. Sun. London.—Libel laws in England are enforced with great severity, and accidents of the kind that will happen in the best regulated newspapers, occasionally have to be paid for just as though they were the products of villainy and malice aforethought. An instance of this occurred the other day which has caused a Surrey newspaper to be muted in $150 damages. Going to press in a hurry, two stories got mixed up, one relating to a woman's suit for divorce and the other to a police court case. The transition from one to the other must have baffled a good many readers. "It had been held in a very old case," ran the report, "that when the donor remained in possession, a deed of gift that the persistent annoyance and blackmail would not be allowed to go on. Witness had her under observation." But newspaper readers are hurried people in these days, and probably many gave up the sentence as unintelligible, and saw nothing improbable in the eventual fact that "she"—the wrong "she"—was bound over in $50 to keep the peace for six months. But having failed to get a divorce she saw here a brilliant chance to obtain financial solace for her disappointment. Accordingly she brought suit for damages, and in vain the editor and the foreman of the composing room endeavored to make a stolid British jury understand how easily such a blunder might happen, and how impossible it was under modern newspaper conditions to take such precautions as would prevent it. REAL CAUSE OF CRIME. Criminal Classes Recruited from Paupers Who Have Become Disheartened. New York.—A simple method of abolishing vice and crime In New York and other large cities is announced by Prof. Alexander Halg, the distinguished English physician and physiologist to the British hospital in London. The criminal classes, according to him, are recruited from the pauper classes, 'who, after they "lose heart," become unemployable and degenerate into chronic loafers, beggars or thieves. This thing of losing heart, Dr. Halg says, is not a mere sentimental or emotional state, but is an actual, physical degeneration of the heart, due to insufficient nourishment. He says: "I believe that when the poor and unemployed lose heart it means that the heart muscle is at last sharing with the other muscles in the general malnutrition. As the result of this the heart probably falls and dilates, and is perhaps never again able to keep up the same blood pressure, to produce the same muscular nutrition and the former strength of muscle, of nerve, or of will power." "No doubt if such a person were carefully dieted and rested for months that person would return to a normal or approximately normal condition. But poor people never have this chance. The most they can hope is that as spring comes around an increase of work may lift them above the verge of starvation, and their hearts therefore never have an opportunity of completely recovering." PELICANS IN KANSAS. Large Flock of the Ungainly Birds Hover Over a Town for Hours: Pittsburg—The other day a large flock of pelicans flew over the town of Hepler. One of the birds was shot and it fell into the large railroad pond. After it had been shot the flock hovered over the pond for three or four hours, circling higher and higher till they were out of gunshot reach. It was after night before the flock abandoned the wounded bird and continued their journey northward. The bird that was shot was not killed, but was disabled in one of its wings. It was a fine large bird, standing about four feet high and measuring eight feet from tip to tip of its wings. It was as white as snow with the exception that it has one or two black feathers in the tip of the wings. Its beak is about one foot in length, with a pouch underneath large enough to hold about one gallon of water. The flock had probably been disturbed and driven out of their course to the northern lakes. Woman Ball Splitter. Hattie Grider, a widow, and her young daughter walked here from the backwoods country, several miles from Gradyville, Ky., and were almost starving. She said she was afraid she was a burden to the city, and asked the policemen to get her a position splitting rails, as she was accustomed to doing that sort of labor in addition to her housework. She was surprised when informed that there was nothing doing in that line here for women. She said she came to Indianapolis in search of her brother, but his name could not be found in the directory. Battleships for Chill. Chill has adopted a programme of naval construction to be carried out in eight years, which include four powerful battleships, another large dry-dock, the complete fortification of Arlea and six other ports, several fast cruisers, des. rs, torpedo boats and submarines. CITY HALL In the illustration is shown the winning design for the palace of peace at The Hague, which is to be erected by Mr. Carnegle. The winner is L. M. Cordonnler, of Lille, France, who has been awarded $3,000 for his work. In all 3,038 drawings were sent in, and but one prize comes to America, Howard Greenley and H. S. Olin, of New York, being awarded $750. The winning design is an excellently executed conception of a northern French chateau. The main building is flanked with high towers, two of which are at either end of the facade, and the chief feature of the interior will be a magnificent "hall of arbitra- INDIAN AS A LAWYER FULL-BLOODED SENECA MAY PRACTICE AT GOTHAM BAR. John L. Snyder Will Be First Red Man Ever Admitted If Legislature Approves Bill Before It— Graduate of Carlisle. New York.—John L. Snyder, a full blooded member of the Seneca tribe, will be the first Indian to practice law at the bar of the state of New York, if the governor approves a bill which the legislature has passed to authorize the state board of law examiners to admit him to the bar examination. As Snyder is not a citizen of the state, a special act was necessary to enable him to take the bar examination, and this was introduced by Senator Albert T. Fancher, who represents the Fifteenth district, of which Snyder is a resident. The young Seneca is a protege of Senator Fancher, who is a wealthy bachelor largely interested in oil wells. In the formidable Indian league of the Six Nations, which once held in subjection the territory extending from the Hudson to Lake Superior and from the St. Lawrence to the Delaware, the Seneca nation played prominent part. When the league was finally broken and its members scattered after the revolutionary war the white men took possession of its lands and the remnant of the seneca tribe was finally settled upon a reservation near Salamanca, In Cataraugus county, the Senecas still live on this reservation. A. (Full-Blooded Seneca Indian Who May John S. SNIDER Soon Practice Law in New York.) tion as a tribe, retaining their tribal customs and traditions. At the same time they have adopted much from the civilization which surrounds them, and they mingle freely and on equal terms with their white neighbors. In the veins of the young Seneca lawyer runs some of the oldest and purest blood in America. The line of his descent goes back to the times before Columbus crossed the Atlantic and is lost in the traditions of his race. Of all the Indian tribes the Six Nations were the proudest and their merciless league represented the extreme advance of Indian statecraft. Snyder is 26 years old, six feet in height, with an athletic figure and the ease of hearing that is conferred by his descent through centuries of forest ancestry. He lives on the reservation with the 2,700 other members of his tribe. He married a Seneca girl and they have two children. Several members of the Seneca tribe have risen to distinction in the callings of civilization. Gen. Ely Parker, who served as a civil engineer on the staff of Gen. Grant and who copied from Grant's notes the famous terms "nurrier which were given to Gen. of a full blooded Seneca and a Lee, the Albany Normal school. graduate of the applicant Oscar Snyder. He was a school-for admission to this. tion," where the peace conferences will be held. Mr. Cordonnier, who is 48 years of age, already has achieved distinction in architectural drawing, for in 1835 he won the first prize for the Amsterdam bourse. For the palace of peace plans 217 architects competed. The second and third prizes went to Paris and charlottenberg. The government of the Netherlands has selected the military parade ground, near the Bosch, as the site for the palace of peace. The Bosch is a park, nearly two miles long, a short distance out of The Hague. It abounds in forest trees, which are allowed to grow unclipped. mate of James S. Whipple, state forest, fish and game commissioner. He was killed in a railway accident. His son was educated at the Carlisle Indian school, and he is now studying law in an office in Salamanca. He is permitted to practice in the peacemakers' court, which is the Indian court on the reservation and which corresponds to the county court in the judicial plan of the state. He cannot take the regular state bar examination without an enabling act because he is not a citizen. He might abandon his tribal relation and become a citizen were it not for the fact that by leaving his tribe he would sacrifice his interest in the tribal possessions, which are held in common. A bill is now pending in congress to dissolve the tribal relation of the Senecas and to make them all citizens. When this bill becomes a law the tribal property will be divided among the members of the tribe and each Seneca will have about $2,000 with which to start on his career of Independence. Snyder therefore finds himself placed in a dilemma. If he waits until the property is allotted he will be too old to become a member of the state bar, and if he anticipates his citizenship by leaving his tribe he will lose his share of the tribal lands. Senator Fancher's bill opens a way out of this difficulty by providing that Snyder may be examined for the bar, "notwithstanding the fact that said Snyder is not a citizen, provided that at the time of applying for admission to such examinations he shall be otherwise qualified to take the same and shall comply with the rules of the court of appeals and of the state board of law examiners in respect thereto; and upon passing such examination the said Snyder shall be admitted to practice law in this state, with the same powers and subject to the same duties as if he were a citizen. Friendly relations exist between the Senecas and their' white neighbors, some of whom have been adopted into the tribe as a mark of esteem. Commissioner Whipple was thus adopted a few weeks ago at a formal ceremony, which was a great event on the reservation. He received the Indian name of Odonjea. The ceremony of adoption' was frequently practiced by the Indians as a means of supplying the losses caused by their constant warfare with each other, and many white prisoners in the early days owed their lives to adoption. STORE USED BY LINCOLN. Old Structure Recently-Demolished at Petersburg, Ill., Where Martyred President Studied Law. Petersburg, Ill. — The structure known as "Lincoln's Old Store" which, until recently stood in the rear of the Bishop building here, is depicted in the illustration. It was first erected at New Salem, and was occupied by Lincoln as a store from 1832 until 1835. In it the future president studied law and mastered the intricacies "LINCOLN'S OLD STORE" of mathematics without a teacher; and while he occupied it he also laid out the City of Petersburg and many near by towns. Robert Bishop, of this city, bought the structure in 1836 and moved it here. Lincoln himself assisting in the operation. It was used for a gunshop for some time. Subsequently, when Mr. Bishop erected his brick structure, the "Lincoln store" was pushed to the rear. Relic hunters had carried off much of the old building, and a storm wrecked the roof, so that its demolition became necessary. Dangers Faced by Sportsmen Who Hunt Man-Eaters—Sagacity of the Elephants. New York—Men who have shot the "big cats of the Indian jungle," all emphasize the difference between an "ordinary tiger" and a "man-eater." One varies from the other as much as a domestic pussy from a wildcat. The man-eater, when it catches sight of a hunter is at once all affaise with the passion to devour him. It has tasted human flesh and knows its sweetness. When the Britsher in Indian goes TIGER SHOOTING FROM A HOWDAH IN INDIA. TIGER SHOOTING FROM A HOWDAH IN INDIA. tiger hunting, therefore, he looks first of all to his own safety. Having learned that a tiger rarely looks upward, he seeks a position at some distance from the ground, as, for instance, the howdah of an elephant, or a machan, or leaf-covered box, perched in a tree. The tiger usually keeps its eyes on the ground, because it finds its prey there and its enemies also. The natural inhabitants of the trees, the birds and the monkeys, it holds in contempt. But on the ground, besides the sweet-fleshed man, lives the water buffalo, its most formidable foe. In combat the buffalo most times kills the tiger. The peculiar sagacity of the elephant is of great assistance to the man who hunts tigers from the howdah. At the approach of the big cat the pachyderm trumps an alarm, and if properly trained, it will snatch its master with its trunk, should he be on the ground, and lift him into the howdah on its back. It then seeks the shadow of some tree and stands perfectly still, as if knowing that in this way it will steady the hunter's aim. When one shoots from the machan, or tree ambush, he usually picks a place where the beast is wont to retreat when alarmed. With a companion he hides himself in his nest. In his hand he holds a magazine rifle loaded and cocked, while in his belt he carries a half dozen pistols for instant use should the gun fall him. Then he sends out a score or more of natives as beaters to drive the oceast toward him. Encircling the region, the beaters begin to rap on the trees and to shout, and these noises, because of their strangeness, frighten the animal. TO MAKE CRAFT INQUIRY. President Cassatt Will Probe Charges Against Pennsylvania Road—Long Connected with System. Philadelphia.—Alexander J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania railroad, who on his arrival home from Europe recently, at once issued a statement regarding conditions of his road and promised a thorough investigation of the charges recently made. Mr. Cassatt has been in the service of the corporation for nearly half a century, and for a number of years has been A. B. ALEXANDER J. CASSATT (President of Pennsylvania Road Who Has Ordered a Probe of Graft (Charges.) the guilding spirit. He was born in Pittsburgh in 1839, was educated in France and Germany, and in 1839 was graduated from Rensselaer institute at Troy, N. Y. In 1861 he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania as a rodman, and rose successively through the grades of superintendent of motive power, general superintendent, general manager, third vice president and first vice president until he became the head of the railroad system embracing many thousands of miles. Action of Gases on Guns. In modern high-velocity cannon the pressure of the gases at the moment of firing generates tremendous heat. It is estimated that this heat runs as high as 8,000 degrees and even 2,000 degrees. The white-hot gases eat away the steel lining of the guns in much the same way as streams of boiling water eat away a block of ice. New York.—Enough to water an acre of onions in London when the "elephant tortoise" year old, passed in his cheek to the ghost, skipped the tractor a lot of other things new a 400-year-old tortoise in don zoo. Those ponderous English which are used for paper this venerable tortoise a column obituary. There a riot in the menagerie ```markdown ``` viving animals heard thought the tortoise wore lines. The great journal tention to the fact that was a boy in knelkerboo Francis Drake was trunked and trying to be good. little he was to become a pirate ocean. As this wonderful tortoise appeared death he assumed a dignified air, his circulation became as his liver turned over once fortnight and his pulse dropped beats a minute as timed by a bicycle clock. The tortoise to say, and although sure dles were administered to doctor, the patient grew worse came flighty and with wounds have done a little flying at the end came, and, rolling his patthete eyes from friend to friend the menagerie with appealing glances at the six-legged tiger and aggy hyena, the tortoise fastened itself on the figures 350 painted on the wall 50 years ago. Then, with a great reaching back to the discovery of Galapagos islands on the night it was born, the tortoise leaped three feet into the air and died, with all the mother screeching and the hippopotamus following for dear life. There was hardly a keeper in the building as was not affected by the incident WOULD BE DOG CATCHER. Alfred Millard, Prominent Omaha Banker, Is Seeking Office for Humane Reasons. Omaha, Neb.—Alfred Millard, clerk man, nephew of Senator J. H. Millard of Nebraska, and cashier of the Rug Street bank, in Omaha, wants to city dog catcher. Millard is one of the best known and most successful bankers in the city. Worth several hundred thousand dollars, a member of one of the oldest families in Nebraska, and standing high in financial and business life he is an applicant for a position which almost every ambitious politician looks upon with a certain A. H. gree of scorn. But Mr. Millard only seeking the office, but no reason to believe his desire is gratified. Yet he is a kind while the appointment rests Mayor James C. Dahlman, a member Mr. Millard is president of the braska Humane society, and believes that the office which he will give him special opportunities to put in effect the principles of that organization in which he takes a big interest. The office of doctor pound master, pays, in fee, from 1000 to $1,500 a year. Millard to hire assistants to cater to the help and care for them under supervision, and to turn in all ceilings from the office to the humane society's treasury. Omaha has one of the most mollus- institutions in the country for ling stray dogs, but Mr. Mull lies that a man interested in the sition of dog catcher from mane motives should be in The Careful Motorist A New York automobile driver arrested recently while driving through a village and fired five lars. He demanded why he had so treated, as he had not given speed ordinance, but could go satisfaction. Later a court ordered plained the whole matter by saying "We held a meeting last night and decided that this speeding must stop. This man was the first to come slow enough for us to catch, so we arrested him." Eay She Will Deliver Mall from Her Apron If Necessary. Watertown, S.D—Miss Hattle Burned, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, is at this moment probably the most talked about young woman in South Dakota. As per mistress of a frontier town which not a single house is built, she is the heroine of the tent living population of the new town of Florence one of the first to be opened on the new railroad extension. A board indicates where the post office is to be but of the building itself there is not a station. As the daughter of Representative A C Burned, of Codington county, Miss Burned knew something about politics as an inheritance. At any rate while the prospective politicians of Forest were wrangling among themselves so to who should have the postmaster up of the potential city, Miss Burned quietly walked off with the commission. When she was informed of the success by railroad company where agent at Watertown there was more pleased girl in the northwest. "All right," she said, "I will undertake the job even if I have to carry the mail in an auto and deliver it out of my car." And this is just what she is going to be. The railroad will not be built into France until some time in the summer. In the meantime the residents will get their mall, for Miss Burrows will make her word good. LOOKS LIKE A HOODOO. Ushappy Portent in Startling Incidents at Time of Norway and Sweden's Separation. Stockholm - Those who take an interest in recent phenomena will find much in their taste in the "Annales des Sciences Psychologiques," just as in which are reported several occurrences which took place when Norway was separated from Sweden. On November 15 last, we are told, a number of officers were assembled in the hall of the Casino of Akerhus, waiting for King Haakon to make his first salute by a cracking noise was heard before anyone could turn point of length portrait of King Gearl fell from the wall to the floor. The palace was picked up unhurt, for the crown on the top of the frame was ushered to atoms. A few days afterward a reception was held at the house of Mr. Hazrin, a former prime minister, in which were talking of the academy at Akherus. Some one said that during the Casino walls needed some when suddenly a life was lost of King Oscar, and between the windows of the fell to the floor and was broke. Process. Several other occurrences of a like nature are reported can be no reason to call forth of the "Annales." MAN SWIMS THIRTY MILES. Wonderful Feat Performed by Honchulu Half-Breed to Save Himself. Through the capsizing of a boat coupled by Edward DeVauchelle half white, and three natives off Maul Islands one three natives were in Havuhelle saved his life in maritime efforts. After swim hours, Devauchelle seafarer footing on a rock, shot all day Wednesday, he took a further swim and landed at Molokal. The natives accompanied for the first 16 hours following of the boat andhausted. It is estimated inner swam 30 miles, in-istance he was carried BALLAST WILL BE GOLD ORE River in Mexico Will Be Anchored with Rock of Great Value. The Eastern railway of the ballasted with gold Tacoma and Rio Puerto, miles. This ballast from the gravel bed new line of the road. have shown that upwards of two dol- the ton. About 4,500 are used to the mille, value of the gold $3,000 road, or $2,430,000 for The gold values in the efficient to make it a but passengers the most valuable piece the world. Ospite Hotel Superstition, of women cashlers in the done away with the then regarding the closing In the olden days a beloved he was sure to be luck if by chance the need He guarded it close men cashlers take the their desks, copy the then close them with no solings. In Shifter tore down the Robeson building in Main Isburg. Pa., the other in rats' nests underneath upper cents, 40 and 90 years Spanish coin of 1777, all smooth. RUSH FOR TITLES RIGHT COMPASSES LONDON OFFICIALS EAGERLY GRAB FOR KING'S PLUMS. Public Pays the Expense of the Ceremony - Would Be Called Graft in the United States. London.—When a new public building is opened by the sovereign the occasion is always commemorated by the conferring of various titles. These dignities seldom are bestowed on the folk most concerned in the work—those who really deserve them. The architect who designs the building, the contractor who builds it, and the sculptor who beautifies it are usually ignored and the honors are reaped by some pompous "Bumbles" whose good fortune it is to be in office when the opening occurs and to figure conspicuously In the ceremonies. The new "Old Balley," which occupies the site of the grim historic sentinel which so long stood as a warning to evildoers, will not be ready for business until next year is well advanced. Indeed, certain parts of the building will probably be far, from complete until 1508. At present it is little more than a huge empty shelf. It stands within the ballwick of that quaint survival of medievalism, the corporation of the city of London, which rules supreme over one square mile of the heart of the metropolis. Most of its gorgeously uniformed figurehead officials, including the lord mayor himself, hold office for one year. If the royal opening should not take place until the building is really ready for public use, they would lose all chance of getting a knighthood or some of the other royal favors that will be distributed on the occasion. So they have fooled the king and stolen a march on their successors by arranging to have the opening take place within a month or two. The equable for empty titles among these fussy fossils would be welcomed as providing something to laugh at in this somber old city but for the fact that it involves fleecing the ratepayers to the tune of $50,000. To put the building in shape for this premature opening—to "temporize" it, as it is called—will cost all of that sum, and it will be a sheer waste of money. The exposure of such unjustifiable squandering of public funds in any American city would start a prodigial row, but the top lofty, incorruptible officials here treat it with Indifference. It cannot be called stealing, and so it does not matter, though as far as the ratepayers are concerned it amounts to the same thing. BIG BILL AS SOUVENIR. New Fad Introduced by Oregon Millionaire Has Limited Portland, Ore.-Autographing $100 bills and presenting them to friends as souvenir cards is the latest fad. It was introduced in Portland last night by a portly man, who seemed 'o have an unlimited supply of newly printed greenbacks and a desire to get rid of them. It requires eight figures and two commas, it is said, to express the sum total of the wealth of the rotund capitalist who gives away $100 bills with his name on them. He is a heavy owner of Portland real estate. He walked into the barroom of the Oregon hotel last night with three friends and the bartender was busy for awhile. After many rounds of drinks one of the party remarked that he would have to hurry to catch the train to San Francisco. "Let me give you my card before you go," spoke the capitalist. As he did so he pulled a wallet from his pocket, drew forth a hundred-dollar bill, wrote his name on it with his fountain pen and handed it to his friend. "Let me give you one, too," he said to one of the other men. Another bill was autographed and handed over. A third was signed and given to the third member of the party. HAS MAMMOTH STURGEON. Eight and a Half Footer, Weighing 300 Pounds, in New York Aquarium. New York.-The Aquarium has now the biggest sturgeon ever shown here, this specimen measuring eight and one-half feet in length, while its estimated weight is placed at fully 300 pounds. This big sturgeon was taken in a pound net in the bay back of Sandy Hook. It has been placed in the Aquarium's great central pool, where it has for company, among other fishes, four other sturgeons ranging in length from three and one-half to seven feet each. In a tank on the gallery tier is a lively little sturgeon one foot in length, so that now the Aquarium has a varied assortment of these striking fishes. The little sturgeon on the gallery was eight inches in length when brought in, two years ago. The sturgeon no doubt grows faster in freedom, where it can find its natural food and have room for exercise, than in captivity. The sturgeon is supposed to live to an age of from 50 to 75 years. It attains a length of 12 feet. Irrigate for American Market. More than 360 wells are being drilled on the haclenda of Don Louis Garza in the state of Temaulipas, near Matamoros, Mexico. These wells will be used for irrigation purposes. NAVY DEPARTMENT TO HELP NAVIGATORS OF LAKES. Marks to Be Set Up at Points Where Beds of Iron Under Water Disarrange the Needle. Washington, D. C.—The navy department has sent Commander Reginald F. Nicholson, assistant chief of the equipment bureau, to Cleveland to take steps to help the captains of lake vessels to rectify their troubles with refractory compasses. For many years past these skippers have been bothered by the erratic behavior of their compasses in different localities on the lakes. At first it was thought that the cargoes of iron or other ores they were carrying in their vessels were responsible for this deviation in the needles; but nowadays it is recognized that the real source of the trouble lies in the nature of the bottom of the lakes, and not in the cargoes. Great beds of iron underlie the lakes in various places, and these affect the compasses. It is to correct this evil that Commander Nicholson is going to Cleveland with instruments that will enable him to set up, at certain conspicuous places," "marks" fixed at the true north, so that the captains of passing ships may note any errors in their compasses and make the necessary adjustments. At present it is his intention to set; up these "marks" in St. Clair river and in the stralts of Mackinaw, which will cover the greater part of the lake traffic. How stronply the underlake influences affect the compasses of lake vessels was revealed to a traveler last summer while crossing Lake Ontario on a lumber steamer. From the time the ship cleared the mouth of the St. Lawrence river on its weesterly passage until it was across the middle ground in the center of the lake, the captain or mate stood upon the flying bridge conning the ship from the compass on that lofty height. Experience had taught the skipper that natural conditions under the bed of the lake affected his compass in the wheelhouse so materially that the compass was practically useless in that particular portion of the voyage, and consequently, the vessel's course was kept by the compass upon the bridge, which was so far above the disturbing mineral elements as not to be affected by them. For the greater part of the run across the lake the compass in the wheelhouse was a point or two "off" from the true direction of the one on the bridge. The "marks" to be set up by the government's hydrographers will enable this particular captain, as well as others, to correct such evations every trip if they care to. FISH IN SUNKEN BOAT. Hold of Vessel Contains Food Stuffs Upon Which They Fatten. Portland, Ore.—When the steamer George W. Elder is finally floated her hold will be found alive with fish. This was brought to light the other day by one of the divers when he emerged from hatch No. 2 after having made a final examination of the patches put over the large break that sent the steamer to the bottom. The water in the hull is black; and the diver was completely in the dark, but in groping his way over the bottom came in contact with a veritable school of fish, which he believes are carp. He says they were so thick that he had to push his way through, and he could feel the commotion in the water. The fish have been feeding and growing fat on the flour and other foodstuffs allowed to remain in the after part of the vessel to keep her on as even-a keel as possible, and besides they have been sheltered from the strong current and have had things their own way for more than a year. HAVE MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. Motorists at Lake Como Land with Their Machine in a a Tree. London.—An extraordinary automobile escape is reported from Lake Como, Italy. It is something beyond the usual when motorists find safety, machine and all, in a tree. A French artist had been staying at Lake Como, and was driving an automobile with three friends near Brunate, when descending a steep hill the car struck a large stone, swerved violently against the parapet protecting the mountain road from a precipice and, breaking through the masonry, went clear over the edge. Luckily, the branches of a tree growing from the side of the rock, and reaching nearly to the road level, caught the car as it fell, thereby saving the four men from certain death. After being "treed" for some hours, the party were rescued from their unpleasant position. Horse Rescued from Well A horse backed into a cistern on Missouri point, opposite Alton, a few days ago, while trying to disengage itself from the rails of a fence it was trying to leap. Neighbors planned for several hours to rescue the animal, when one of them conceived the idea of filling the cistern with loose straw, gradually raising the horse's footing until the animal could step out. Four big loads of straw were used in the rescue, which was successful. ```markdown ``` ROOFING A POTATO PATCH Montana Man Evolves Method of Growing Tubers in Sixty Days. Great Falls, Mont.—A half-bushel of sawdust, a dash of chemical solution and 15 potatoes carefully enveloped with the sawdust will enable the average householder to grow a bushel of tubers on his houseport or in his cellar within 60 days. This process has been discovered and elaborated by W. D. Darst, of this place. Moreover, the grower will have no contest with grubworms. The product of Mr. Darst's process is termed "winess potato" from the fact that, grown under these apparently unnatural conditions, there is no surface vegetation. Because of this each potato buried in the sawdust is enabled to produce at least 12 normal-sized tubers. The other day at the Oakland plaza, in the rear of the Oakland hotel, Mr. Darst disclosed the methods of growing potatoes by his system. Operating on the theory that the presence of surface vegetation was only a method of securing nourishment and in reality saple the vitality of the tuber, Mr. Darst experimented more than six years, and found he could overcome this seemingly natural course on the part of the plant by supplying it artificially with its needs. By employing sawdust, straw or any other earth product that would permit of the circulation of air, moisture and heat and the application of solutions of various salts, he discovered a single potato would multiply itself by attaching to itself from 12 to 16 other potatoes of approximately the same dimensions without throwing off any of its energy above-ground. Packed in loosely arranged bins permitting the free access of air and arranged in rows six inches above each other, with an allowance of one cubic foot of sawdust to the seedling. Mr. Darst has demonstrated the rapidity of growth and the proportions that the potatoes may attain by showing that within 60 days 15 potatoes will produce a bushel. In the character of his experiment and the success that has attended them Mr. Darst has the endorsement of Luther Burbank, the eminent horticulturist and botanist. TALLEST THERMOMETER. Twenty-Foot Heat Indicator Attracts Hundreds of People to Store in Boston Boston—There are thermometers and thermometers, but the largest one in the world attracts hundreds of people to Jaynes & Co.'s store at Summer and South streets. It is not wholly a show thermometer, however, for it works perfectly and marks the variations in temperature just about as accurately as one of the pretty all-glass indicators. From top to bottom this gigantic thermometer measures 20 feet. The mercury tube is a little more than 16 feet in length and $1\frac{1}{4}$ inches in diameter. Ten tubes were broken by the makers, a Rochester, N. Y., concern, before they succeeded in producing this one and the task involved great difficulties. It was packed with care and every precaution to guard against breakage was taken when it was unpacked and set up. When it was finally in place on the building the men in charge breathed a sigh of relief. The graduated scale over which the tube is conducted is the work of some of the experts sent here from Rochester, the home of thermometers of all styles and classes. The manufacturers of the big thermometer say they know of no other anywhere that approaches it in size with the single exception of one at the World building, New York, and that is much smaller, in fact, is only about half the size of the Summer street temperature recorder. FERTILIZE WITH SKIM MILK Middletown, N. Y.-Skim milk as a fertilizer for crops is interesting the farmers in the vicinity of Halsey, N. J., and several declare that astonishing results have come from its use. Several weeks ago a creamery of that place had a lot of skim milk that could not be used. W. Clark Malns and John A. Segler, farmers, took the milk and poured it on their lands as an experiment. Malns emptied 75 cans on a timothy sod lot. Segler emptied 150 cans on a piece of meadow land. Remarkable results have been obtained. Their grass is now seven times as vigorous as on adjoining fields where the milk was not used, but which were covered with commercial fertilizers. The farmers predict that milk will be used henceforth. Bloodhounds for Petty Thieves. City Marshal Charles Kimsey, of Muskogee, Ind. T., has purchased a pair of bloodhounds from state officials in Texas and will bring them to Muskogee, where he will keep them in training to run down criminals in the city. They will also be used by the federal officers of the district whenever they are called for. Officer Kimsey thinks the bloodhounds will be specially useful in running down petty thieves among the colored population of the city. Tramp Dog Steals Rides. Clinging to the top of a box car, a tramp dog rode 117 miles from Pittsburg to Altoona on a fast-freight train recently. It was discovered by the brakeman on top of a beef car shivering with cold and badly scared. MYSTERY IS SOLVED MYSTERY IS SOLVED DYING CONFESSION EXPLAINS LOSS OF FARMER'S WEALTH. Revenge of Former Friend Who Was Unfairly Beaten in Contest for Girl's Love—Fortune Bollled. Lake Ainslee, Cape Breton.—By the confession of Thomas MacDougal, made on his deathbed, a mystery of ten years has been cleared up. Here is the story: Twenty-five years ago MacDougal and Jonathan MacFarlane were neighbors and both fell in love with the same girl, a pretty young woman of Hawkesbury. MacFarlane won out, but his neighbor did not consider that the means he were used quite above board, and being a disbeliever in the old-saying that all is fair in love and war, he became a bitter enemy of his old friend. After the marriage he became a recluse, and seldom left his house except to go to the store to purchase supplies. Both men were prosperous, and made money farming. MacDougal banked his money in Hawkesbury, but what his neighbor did with his cash was a mystery. It was known that he sent sums of money to Boston and received in return small flat packages forwarded by registered mail, but what was contained therein no one could guess. They were always received at stated times and were guarded so carefully that everyone judged them to be of great value. Finally, in some way, MacDougal discovered that the mysterious packages contained United States postage stamps in various denominations and that his neighbor was secreting them somewhere in his house. He was well aware that MacFarlane was afraid of banks, but why he should convert his wealth into foreign postage stamps was not clear. On making the discovery, a way to square accounts for the fancied or real wrong does him suggested itself, and he blided his time. In the summer of 1895 a servant who had been employed by the MacFarlanes since the day of the wedding died, and when the body was taken to the grave the entire family accompanied it, leaving the house unguarded for the first time in ten years. The day after the funeral MacFarlane suffered a slight shock of paralysis, and two years later died from the effects. At this time his widow created a sensation by telling of a statement made by her husband while he was dying. This was to the effect that his entire wealth had been converted into United States postage stamps and concealed in an old copper kettle in the cellar. The stamps were in good condition when he left for the cemetery the day the servant died, but but when he returned he found that some one had boiled them during his absence and that they were dissolved into a sticky, unrecognizable mass. His reason for putting his wealth into stamps bought in the United States instead of Into Canadian postage was that thieves would be unable to dispose of the plunder without leaving Cape Breton. How much money was lost he refused to say, but the shock killed him. MacDougal was suspected, but there was no evidence against him and no arrest was made. His confession was complete and bears out the story of the widow. He said that he sneaked into the house after the funeral, searched until he found the stamps and then boiled them on the kitchen range. He completed his work an hour before the party returned from the grave. TEXAS TELEPHONE LINES. San Antonio, Tex.-The construction of rural telephone lines in southwest Texas is surprisingly rapid at this time. In the section of country where a few years ago there was no service but the man on horseback for the dissemination of news, there is now a network of telephone lines that give communication between the numerous new farms and the ranches and villages and cities. There are at this time in the southwestern section of the state more than 100 independent telephone systems, many of them being rural party lines. Each of these lines is connected with the larger systems at the various villages, and the farmers are capable of having direct communication with the county seat and with each other. It is said by promoters of the lines that the Texas farmers are the most enthusiastic patrons of the rural telephone proposition, and that it can be but a few years before the number of subscribers to telephone lines that reach the farms of Texas will be greater in proportion to the population than in the older states, where the telephone has been longer in use. Chinatown as City Asset. The people of San Francisco have begun to discover that Chinatown was a paying investment. The district drew a trade of $20,000,000 annually, most of which came from tourists who looked upon the quarter as a world's curiosity. Hence it will be difficult either to suppress Chinatown or to improve it much. What the tourists examined in open-mouthed wonder was chiefly its dirt. To remove that would be to remove a prime cause of profitable curiosity. Altruism is not going to elope with the new San Francisco. Pittsburg.—John Devinney was thoroughly disgusted with life, and would be dead if it hadn't been for Old Bill. John Devinney is a farmer in Butternilk Hollow, near Duquesne, and Old Bill is the sorrel horse that he has raised from a colt, and which has been in the family the ten years of his life. By getting up at three o'clock in the morning and working until ten at night Devinney managed to save a few thousand dollars, but when the oil excitement broke out near Duquesne a short time ago he lost it all. Utterly discouraged and with old age and starvation staring him in the face. Devinney got a good stout piece of clothesline and started for the stable. As the old man passed into the stable Old Bill uttered a friendly neigh. Devinney stopped, placed his arm about the animal's neck and whispered to him a few words of loving farewell. Then he went back to the rear of the stall to put an end to care and tribulation. One end of the clothesline he knotted tightly about his neck. Then he mounted the soap box. The other end of the rope he started to throw across a rafter that helped to form the stall. In a few seconds it would all be over. Old Bill had been taking only a mild interest in the proceedings. But when he saw the rope around his master's neck and the other end around the rafter it all seemed to dawn upon him in an instant. His master was within reach. Out shot his right hind hoof, and it landed squarely on the seat of Divinney's trousers. The force of the blow was so great that Divinney was knocked clear through the weatherboarding of the stable and into the lane outside. His screams of pain reached the household. The old man was carried in and a doctor summoned. He is now doing as well as could be expected, and the doctor says that he will recover. Devinney declares that he does not want to die, and is the happiest mortal in the world in the thought that his old horse saved his life. Devinney is going to take a new start, and believes that he will win out. WILL SAVE NATION BILLIONS Philadelphia Veterinarian Discovers Preventive of Tuberculosis in Cattle. Philadelphia.—Cattle valued at $2,000,000 will be saved in Pennsylvania every year as the result of vaccination to prevent tuberculosis, which has been commenced by especially, trained experts in all parts of the state. Arrest and virtual cure of tuberculosis in cattle already diseased is also accomplished by the new treatment. Application of the work to the United States will bring the total saving to the country well over $1,000,000,000. This has been accomplished at a cost to the state of only $25,000 for two years' experiments. This calculation does not take into consideration the human lives that will be saved and the human diseases that will be averted through the absolute abolition of tuberculosis in cattle. To a Philadelphia, Dr. Leonard Pearson, dean of the veterinary department of the University of Pennsylvania, belongs the honor of this tremendous discovery. Back of it is the work of far greater importance. This is the application of the successful cattle experiments to the immunization of human beings and the arrest of tuberculosis in persons who already are affected. FORGOT HE WAS MARRIED. Oklahoma. Fireman from Force of Habit Spent Night at Headquarters. Guthrie, Okla.—With "Jack" Scribblins, a Guthrie contractor and a substitute member of the local fire department, it is a question of resigning from the fire department or facing the chances for a divorce suit, according to Chief William Gruber, and his resignation is expected at any time. Scribblins was married the other day to Miss Laura Rick, of Seward. A few evenings later one of the fire boys wanted off for the evening and got Scribblins to take his place at fire headquarters, promising to return by midnight at the latest. Scribbins became very much interested in what was going on at the engine house, and in some discussions which were going on among the firemen. When the rest of the company went upstairs to turn in for the night, Scribbins accompanied them, as he had always done before when on duty there, went to bed and to sleep, entirely forgetting his bride, who was anxiously awaiting his return. PASTOR TO AID BASEBALL. Will Make Service Hour Earlier for the Convenience of "Fans." Dyersville, Ia.—Realizing that Sunday baseball has come to stay in this parish, Rev. Father Theodore Waring announced a change in the hour of his church service, so that the fans can attend divine worship and then take in the game after the benediction. In this arrangement the baseball managers have met Father Waring half way. When he agreed to begin Sunday afternoon services half an hour earlier, they said they would start the game half an hour later, and the innovation is received with satisfaction by all concerned. 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It's worth your while to come in and look the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy Wm.M 491Pen HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. m.M 91Pen TMAN'S OLD STAND. n.Moreland, Penna Ave S OLD STAND. BIGN OF THE BIG BOOT Wm.Moreland, 491Penna Ave MR. KEMP. The chief clerk of the police department, Mr. Kemp, is no doubt the most popular official in that department, with but two exceptions. The next man to him is Captain Swindall and then Captain Amoss. Mr. Kemp has always a pleasing word for everybody who comes to the office. He is not pompous and neither does he imagine that every officer in the police department is his inferior. He is not dogmatic or vindictive, but, whenever he can assist an un-ITEMS ON THE WING. Mr. Joseph Ghant of the Penna. He was in our city last week. He man Miss Jennie Delany. Mr. Ghant that the railroads of nowadays do examine applicants. Miss Lottie Johnson of 125 D st. S. W., graduated last Friday from Manual Training School, Dr. Bruce and principal. She was the recipient of many presents, among them a mond cross presented by her father. Last week we ran across our fortunate he is always willing and ready to do so. He never looks as if he is angry with himself and that the entire police department rests upon his shoulders. He is a busy man also, but never too busy to see you and give the unfortunate a respectable audience. These are only a few things that make him popular with the people irrespective of color or condition. Captains Amoss and Swindalls are two of the most reliable officials at headquarters. Their records stand as monuments to posterity. Captain Swindalls is a member of the Police Trial Board. He dislikes bossism and meddlers. Captain Amoss is a veteran member of the force. He is a matter of fact man, not easy to become excited of impetuous. and give the unforce audience. These songs that make him people irrespective of Captains Amoss two of the most reeadquarters. Their comments to posterity is a member of the He di-likes boss-Captain Amoss is a the force. He is a not easy to become Fore-Seen on his kidne A field, meme the I perim requi diplo Re-phiia, Chur Assistant Superintendent Boardman is the brains of the police department. The department never improved till he was made assistant superintendent. He too knows how to treat patrons who come to the department. He doesn't act as if the entire department belongs to him and citizens have no rights that the department must not respect. . --- ITEMS ON THE WING. Mr. Joseph Ghant of the Penna. R. R was in our city last week. He married Miss Jennie Delany. Mr. Ghant says that the railroads of nowadays do not examine applicants. Miss Lottie Johnson of 125 D street, S. W. graduated last Friday from the Manual Training School. Dr. Bruce Evans principal. She was the recipient of many presents, among them a diamond cross presented by her father. Last week we ran across our old friend Alex. Watson, president of the Waiters and Ex-Waiters' Union. Alex, is still at Harvey's. It is said that as a result of the beef row, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will go and Gifford Pinchot, Chief of Forestry, will succeed him. Senator W. B. Allison, from Iowa, is on his last illness. He is suffering from kidney trouble. A red-headed colored girl of Springfield, Ohio, who was one of the brightest members of the graduating class, caused the Board of Education to dismiss Superintendent Wm. Leach because it was required of her to quietly accept her diploma and not appear at the exercises Rev. Matthews Anderson of Philadelphia, pastor of Berean Presbyterian Church, colored, was refused admission to the banquet given at the general assembly at Des Moines, Iowa. He blames the church, as there was no kick on the part of the proprietor. Dr. P. B. Brooks, 33d degree, is still located at his old place, 306 Third street, S. W. The doctor when he first started out took a post graduate course. Ill. Brooks is a friend to The Bee and The Bee is a friend to the Dr. SPECIAL OFFER --- E. MURRAY 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. Mme. Davis, Mme. Davis, BORN CLAIRVY WAIT AND CARD READFR TELLS ABOUT BUSINESS. Removes Spells and Evil Influences 1228 25th St. N.W., Washington,D.C. No letters a swered unless accompanied by stamp. Mention The Bee. 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. STUDY THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL. Instruction by mail adapted to everyone. Recognized by courts and educators. Experienced and competent instructors. 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Green Willow Park, Anacostia. CHRISTIAN XANDER'S 12 year old Dixie Rye Of are medicinal value. Very mellow—leaves breath sweet $1.25 Ful. Q. Quality House 909 7th St. Phone M 274. Established 1856. Y BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE. Gold and silver wat... 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 For everybody at lower th the lowest Don't be received; come to us and investigate. Business stric- ly confidential. No one knows of your transaction with us. We leam on furniture, pianos, or salary. you have a loan now anywhere and need more money, come to us. Noth- ing deducted from loan. You get full amount. Extension in case of sick ness 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 ex- tensions 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 in vestigate. SURETY LOAN COMPANY Room 1, Warder Blvd., Cor. 9th and F. Sts., N. W. A Square Deal FOR EVERYBODY 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. Atlantic Building, 1000s 29 and 25. Section 1000, 1000, 1000 or elevator. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 8¢ STRAIGHTENS THE OZERIZZO GX MATTOW CO. (None genuine without my signature) Chickie Ford Co. 70 Wabash Ave., Chicago, IA. Agents wanted everywhere. Insurance Companies Protective Benefit A OF THE live Benefit Associat Protective Benefit Association DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Capital Stock Fund We insure any person from 3 to 6 without regard to sex. We pay sick and accident benefits per week, and a death benefit fund will to keep a certian RESERVE FUND OF THE INSURED, thus putting in Association other than LEGITIMATE LIABILITY. You can deal with us with do whatever promised if you do your p WANTED A Twenty Good Agents PROTECTIVE BENEFIT GOOD PAY Call early and secure territory. OFFICE: 609 F STREET from 1 to 3 o'clock P. M. Capital Stock Fully Paid In. many person from 3 to 60 years of age if in good to sex. risk and accident benefits varying from 75 cents to a death benefit fund varying from $7.50 to $125 we are in RESERVE FUND on hand for the PROTECTED, thus putting it out of our power to remit than LEGITIMATE, SAFE, SOUND AND you can deal with us with the firm assurance that is omitted if you do your part. WANTED AT ONCE! Twenty Good Agents to represent the TECTIVE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. PAY STEADY EMPLOYMENT and secure territory. OFFICE: 609 F STREET, N. W. (First room from Lock P. M. 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. O F STREET, N. W. (First room front) from 1 to 3 o'clock P. M. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR Dr. W. Bruce Evans, presiden O. T. Taylor, 1st vice-president, Aaron J. Gaskins, and vice-president, L. Melendez King, secretary, Dr. I. A. Boyd treasurer, Dr. Harry J. Williams, musical direc Dr. M. O. Dumas, medical direc Columbia Benefit The Columbia Benefit Association is a masses. One which pays promptly; one whose officers are men of ability, hon-esty stock is paid up in full, and is in-corp new law of the District of Columbia; We want AGENTS of ability for all eral salaries and commission to agents. Bia Benefit Associatlon is an Insurance Company f which pays promptly:one whose terms are liberal men of ability, honesty and integrity; one whose in full, and is in-corporated and licensed under district of Columbia; NTS of ability for all sections of the city; we p commission to agents. 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; Edmund 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.Sidney Archi idneyPittma Architect W.SidneyPittman Architect RENDERING IN MONOTONE, WATER COLOR AND PEN & INK STEEL CONSTRUCTION Phone: Main 6059—M. Office 49 J. A. Lank Architect An Expert builder, examiner and estimator from rough sketches, pencil drawings, or mailed to any section of the country. We have designed, overhauled, repaired and Dollars ($500,000.00) worth of work in the class of work being of every description. We make a specialty of church and have also specialize the building up of vacant. Any one anticipating having plans gotten repaired, we would be glad to have you call given in any of the above named lines. Office 6th an Residence 1210 V. St. CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. M. Office 494 Louisiana Ave., L. Lankford, Architect And Builder r, examiner and estimator. Plans gotten out at short times, pencil drawings, or from written or verbal desci- sion of the country. In the past thirty-two (32) overhauled, repaired and built over Five Hundred 000.000 worth of work in Washington, D.C., and being of every description and character. Specialty of church and hall designs, and arranging the building up of vacant lots in the District of Co- long having plans gotten out, buildings overbauled to be glad to have you call or write us. No charges for above named lines. Office 6th an Residence 1210 V St. Northwest J. A. Lankford, X 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 the past thirty-two (3s) montns we have designed, overhauled, repaired and built over Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) worth of work in Washington, D.C., and vicinity the class of work being of every description and character. We make a specialty of church and hall designs, and arranging loans also specialize the building up of vacant lots in the District of Columbia. Any one anticipating having plans gotten out, buildings overhauled or received, we would be glad to have you call or write us. No charges for advice given in any of the above named lines. HOUSE & HERRMANN, CREDIT FOR EVERY ONE Big Matting We are not boasting when we say the ting values than you can get anywhere e quantities thus buy at the very lower one and contains many rich patterns not city. We offer heavy China Mattings as low as We sell an excellent grade of China Matt You cannot duplicate for less than 30 cem offer at ... Thirty-five cents is the price others ask for we sell at ... Very fine quality Japan Matting that shou we are offering for .. 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We offer heavy China Mattings as low as ..... 12½c We sell an excellent grade of China Matting at ..... 19½c 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 ..... 27c HOUSE & HERRMANN, Seventh and I (Eye) Sts., N. W. : --- efit Association Fully Paid In. to 60 years of age if in good health, benefits varying from 75 cents to $1.00 and varying from $7.50 to $125.00. we are required AND on hand for the PROTECTION ing it out of our power to render the MATE, SAFE, SOUND AND RE- with the firm assurance that we will our part. AT ONCE! ents to represent the BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. —STEADY EMPLOYMENT— ry. REET, N. W. (First room front). THE·FIRST YEAR Benfit Association is an Insurance Company for the one whose terms are liberal; ouresty and integrity; one whose capital corporated and licensed under the all sections of the city; we pay lib- ERS. H. Waring, vice-president; Edmund D. Blair, physician; Geo. F. Collins, avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. yPittman nitect PATENT DRAWINGS DRAFTING,DETAILING,TRACING BLUE PRINTING INKFORD, And Builder mater. Plans gotten out at short notice, or from written or verbal descriptions of country. In the past thirty-two (32) months and built over Five Hundred Thousand and built over Five Hundred Thousand in Washington, D.C., and vicinity. Description and character. And hall designs, and arranging loans vacant lots in the District of Columbia gotten out, buildings overhauled or recall or write us. No charges for est. St. Northwest Values may that we can offer you better Mat- re else, for we import direct in big lowest prices. Our stock is a splendid not exhibited anywhere else in this w as ..... 12½c Matting at ..... 19½c 9 cents the China Matting we ..... 23c k for a grade of China Matting ..... 28c should sell for 37 cents a yard ---