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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE A FIRESIDE COMPANY. it is true if you see it in THE BEE. YOL. XXVI. NO. 9 NO FAITH IN THE NEGRO The Revolution Offered by Blackburn at Owensboro Convention Is Begin- to Strike the North—The Wash- correspondents Are Taking It A Special to the New York Sun Saturday Speaks of It. Charlotte, N. C., Observer, July 17. interesting incident of the convention held at Greensb week was the passing of a presented by Congressman which provided for a petition Legislature, asking for a of the "grandfather" clause state constitution, extending the illiterate white man would par with the negro from 1908 to was a shrewd stroke by Mr. It is now said that the Dem- tended doing the same thing, met two weeks ago, but it to wait and take the matter the Legislature. The Republi- record ahead of their oppo- nance step taken by the Repub- North Carolina was considered national. It was the sort of generally causes considerable by the Northern press. The correspondents are begin- ing the significance of the Black- lation, as the following special ington to the New York Sun day would indicate: the first time since Reconstruc- the Republicans of a Southern standing on a platform of op- the negro. North Carolina the Republican convention secretary Taft addressed in last week adopted a resolu- tion the Legislature to submit piece of the State the question of the "grandfather" clause institution until 1920. Carolina's constitutional under which most negroes from voting, has the grand- to which Secretary Taft under its provisions the clause will not be effective that is two years hence. You will have a straight education on the right of which will apply alike to ig- and ignorant blacks. Grant Republican convention was adopted calling on the submit to the people of their approval a provision grandfather clause of the amendment would be con- ture until after 1920, an extre- twelve years. canations are offered for in the North Carolina Re the first is that a great many Republican voters of the dis in the mountain dis the unable to pass the edu which requires that a man to read and write before permitted to vote. Others union of the convention as to place the party in the has given Democracy its in all Southern States. if the stand taken by the Republicans it will be the Democrats to call up of negro domination with written their voters into line, merely assured that there space of negro domination means are placed in com of affairs in the State. ing the mass meeting at Secretary Taft declared that we were constantly engaged chase for jobs and that North Carolina would in the better off if all the were filled by Democrats adopted at Greensboro rather remarkable statement of patronage. It pro- meeting each year of the free for the purpose of con- tations to Federal office, two Congressmen. application be considered applicant shall state that he the action and recommen- committee without further purpose of this is to pre- ture the unseemly scramble that resulted in the bitter in the convention. Greensboro convention was held primarily to nominate candidates for minor State offices, but the real fight between the two factions was for the control of the State organization. Representative Blackburn, the only Republican in Congress from the Tar Heel State, was presented as a candidate in opposition to Chairman Spencer B. Adams. The latter won, after one of the most bitter struggles ever witnessed in a Southern political gathering, and then it was that the factionists decided to make peace and have the two wings of the party flap in unison in the future. "The Republicans in North Carolina will enter the coming campign united for the first time in years and they ex- COL. JACKSON DEFEATED. GOVERNMENT HAS NO FAITH IN EXPOSITION COMPANY. Delegation from Richmond Confers with Assistant Secretary Edwards—Colored Men Ask Privilege of Superintending the Display Given by Their Race at the Exposition—Their Request Is Denied. The executive committee of the Jamestown Negro Development Exposition Company came to Washington Saturday to confer with J. H. Edwards, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and were surprised to have a most cherished project knocked on the head. Congress has appropriated $100,000 for the negro development exhibit, which is to show the progress of the colored people from savagery in Africa-to their present condition in America. The moving spirits of the exhibit are most influential colored men, and the committee which was in Washington last Saturday was headed by Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, a colored lawyer, who has amassed a fortune of about half a million dollars and has won the respect and esteem of the people of that city. The projectors of the exhibit are desirous of having everything connected with their part of the exposition done by colored people, to show, as clearly as possible the advance and capability of their ra e. In particular, they had set their hearts upon erecting their own building They were very much astonished to learn from Mr. Edwards, who is secretary to the commission composed of the Secretaries of the Treasury, War, and Navy, that the building, which is to cost about $25,000, must be put up by the government. There was a lively debate on the subject, but the decision of Mr. Edwards prevailed. Objection is also made to a plan of the committee to spend $11,000 on bringing an exhibit from Africa, to show members and customs of uncivilized tribes from which the colored people of this country sprang. A proposed expenditure of $14,000 for a chart showing every detail of the race's progress for 280 years, and for a history of the race to be used later for a text-book in colored public schools, also met with the cold shoulder. The committee further asked that R. T. Hill, colored, cashier of the True Reformers' Bank, in Richmond, be made disbursing agent for them, he being ready to give bonds in any sum desired. Hill had letters from the three largest banks in Richmond testifying to his ability. He has handled over $17,000,000 since he has been connected with the bank, which does a business of $1,000,000 a year. He is not acceptable to the commission as disbursing agent. It is understood that the people of Richmond are anxious to have the colored people given every opportunity to show their capacity and advance in this exhibit, which the leaders among them have so carefully planned. Press and Promotion Committee. NOTICE TO DELEGATES. The Bee desires to inform the delegates who will visit this city next week to read, carefully The Bee and visit the drug stores that they see advertised. Any of these stores will serve the public with anything that is desired. If any visitor is in doubt or wants information 'phone The Bee—Main 4078 M. ITEMS ON THE WING Died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Annie Goodloe, also niece of Mrs. Thos. Scott of 930 Westside avenue, Jersey City. Interment at Charlottesville, Va., July 19. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Johnson of this city received the telegram too late to join the funeral party. The deceased was a very promising lady and much thought of. Alfred M. King of New York, backer and manager for Joe Gans, was arraigned in the Police Court of New York city charged with stealing $50,000 worth of jewels from Mrs. Halsey Corwin. At Cadiz, Ky., butter was found in a well that had been there for 16 years It had retained its freshness. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY JULY 28, 1906. What I SawAnd Heard AProgressiveYoungMan The Republican Congressional Committee is anxious for the colored vote next fall. Just what excuse the committee will give the colored voter is a conjecture. Recorder J. C. Dancy is one of the best known men in the United States who has rendered the Republican party great service. The Ohio Republicans are kicking Just think of it, not a representative colored man from the State holding a place under this administration! Maryland colored Republicans have divided. They will support men. Were it not for the disfranchise acts and Jim Crow car laws the colored vote would be an uncertain quantity. There is quite a division among the colored vote in Chicago. The Young People's Christian Congre s is being bitterly opposed. There is a great deal of lukwarmness among the masses. Rev. Clair, who is a polished gentleman and an honest man, is becoming disgusted. He is a hard worker. Prof. Kelly Miller has returned from the South. After having dined at Tuskegee, he has a better opinion of the school, and its principal. [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie, facing forward. The background is black with no other discernible details.] [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. ATTORNEY WM. L. POLLARD. is a great man now. Just what has caused this sudden change I don't know. Prof. Miller is a genial fellow and as intellectual as Socrates. The new president of Howard University was in the city last week. There will be several changes in the teachers' corps of that institution. All of the appointments made by Dr. Gordon will have to resign. Mrs. Pelham has already resigned. She is an accomplished teacher. Prof. Moore has gone abroad. He will visit many points of interest and many institutions of learning. The new Freedmen's Hospital will be one of the best in the United States. one of the best in the United States. The colored attorneys of the District of Columbia have been incorporated. Now that the right step has been taken, there is no doubt of success. Fairplay. COL, PHIL WATERS. Phil Waters, the breezy colored politician and orator, was re-elected committeeman at large. Phil had charge' of the document room at Congressional headquarters, during the last Congressional campaign, and there was hardly a voter in the 3d district who did not receive many copies of campaign documents. He filled the duties with the utmost satisfaction to all and his re-election yesterday is a compliment to his The lack of respect, together with the faithful service. MR. CURTIS INJURED. Duluth, Minn., July 10, 60. Mr. Charles C. Curtis, national organizer of the National Personal Liberty League met with a serious accident while in Duluth, Minn, July 19th, the car of the Fish Commissioner being struck by an engine and the steam and hot water from the boiler scalding him very badly. Whale his injuries are severe, they are not necessarily dangerous. From the latest reports Mr. Curtis is improving and is out of danger. One of the most successful civil lawyers at the bar is Mr. Wm. L. Pollard, who resigned his position in the Post Office Department to take up the practice of his profession. He is an able and polished young man, who has a host of friends, whose only misfortune is that he is a bachelor. But if all reports are true he will in the near future, join the great army of benedicts. There is nothing vindictive about Mr. Pollard. He wishes every man at the bar success. He is a thorough race man and a lover of his home, notwithstanding his single journey through life. He is a young man and The Bee takes pleasure in giving a brief account of his successful and interesting career. He was born in Washington, D.C. December 14, 1867, and educated in the public schools in the City of Washington, from which he graduated in the High School Class of 1886. Before graduation he was appointed to a clerkship in the post office of his native city through civil service examinations, having made a remarkably high percentage, and retained a clerkship in that office for twenty years, being regularly pro- 15 moted until when he resigned he had reached the designation of head clerk in the division to which he was assigned. During his official life he studied law, entering Howard in the fall of 1893, and in May, 1895, received his degree of Backelor of Laws. Re-entering Howard the following year, he was rewarded at the close of that college year with the degree of Master of Laws. Not content with the mere study of law and the empty honor of college degrees, he entered the bar examination of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and was among the first candidates for admission to that bar to undergo the examination of two days. He successfully passed his admission examination and on July 1, 1896, was admitted to practice before the highest courts of the District of Columbia and the same year admitted to practice in West Virginia. Entering at once upon the active practice of his chosen profession, he opened an office at 609 F street, N. W., and was rewarded by a steady increase in clients yearly, his practice being devoted principally to civil procedure and matters pertaining to real estate and the managing and settlement of estates. He has acted as attorney for numerous associations and corporations in the District of Columbia and is frequently called outside of his own jurisdiction to engage in his professional calling in the various states. The numerous important civil suits for the recovery of property, personal damage, for accidents for injuries received, divorces and maintenance proceedings, adjustment of claims for benefits for property absorbed or used by the government or private corporations, actions on contracts, etc., are too numerous to mention here, but a visit to his office will convince you of his successful practice. Mr. Pollard being a bachelor, finds time for connection with many progressive associations and is identified with a number of organizations and associations—charitable, religious, and fraternal. He is an active member of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, treasurer and director of the Y. M. C. A. for colored men, president of the Pen and Pencil Club, a member of Prince Hal Lodge of Masons, a noble of the Mystic Shrine and Jonathan Davis Consistory P. A. F. of Odd Fellows, a member of the Order of St. Lukes, Crispus Attucks, Douglass Relief and Post Office Relief Associations, attorney for the Baptist Ministers' Home Association of the District of Columbia. In addition to the general practice of law he maintains a regular licensed up-to-date Real Estate and Insurance Department to his office, with competent assistants for the sale and purchase of property and the collections of rents, etc., and he believes in solving the problems of the hour along practical, sound business lines, and is the treasurer and one of the directors of the Business League of the District of Columbia. Mr. Pollard is taking hold of the housing question confronting the colored people of the District in the proper form, for although but recently completed, a number of houses of modern conveniences for his customers is now busily engaged in the erection of another row of brick houses in Le Droit Park. His offices are at the place where he begin 10 years ago, now occupying a suite of three rooms on the front of the second floor of 609 F street, N. W., well equipped with a large, up-to-date, law library in his law office, while his real estate department has all the requirements and paraphernalia. necessary in a large modern office. In his voluntary retirement from a lucrative government salary he has broken the old adage concerning employees: "Few die and none resign," and from the success already attained by him a successful and profitable future in the professional and business world seems assured. THE AGE. This is a fast age, colored folks, I'd have you all to know; And if you would be up to date you must get up and go You've got no time to loll around and on the corners lurk; I'll tell you what you've got to do—you have got to get to work; If you want to be somebody, for Old Father Time won't wait. THE AGE So you've either got to hustle or be left outside the gate. This is a wise age, colored folks; every day brings something new. And if you would be a power, you have got to dare and do. You've got to let ambition lift your mind toward the stars; Let her cause your mind to brighten like a Jupiter or Mars. You have got to try and study all the ways of science and art; And in everything that's noble you be there to do your part. This is the age, dear colored folks, that will your courage try; This is the age in which the race will either live or die. You've got to marshal to the front and show yourself a man, And if you fail one time don't stop, keep courage, try again. This is the age to try us, we are in the balance now; A feather's weight perhaps decide which way the scales will go. A feather's weight this way perchance. will win the world's applause. mean a lost and ruined cause. You've got to hold up for the truth, and stand up for the right. Our girls must know just how to act when walking on the street, Our boys must not try to attract most every girl they meet. This age's progressive, colored folks, the wheel is turning around, If you don't push toward the goal, that wheel will press you down. This is an age of sin that calls for Christians tried and true, Who'll keep cool heads 'mid all this din and fight the devil, too. Christians who will hold up the light in every walk of life, Who'll be an honor to their King when done with sin and strife. SATTERWHITE ACQUITED. SATTERWHITE ACQUITED. The persecutors of Mr. Satterwhite were defeated last week. After failing to convict of selling lots without license he was arrested for doing business on Sunday, which was also dismissed. Lots are being sold rapidly at 609 F street, N. W. READ THE BEE. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS PARAGRAPHIC NEWS At the Ohio State Colored Educational and Industrial Exposition to be held in Columbus August 25 to 30 there will be more than 1000 individual exhibits. Mr. R. R. Montgomery, editor of the Wisconsin Advocate, has been appointed as collector for the McKinley Memorial fund in Wisconsin. He was appointed by the late Postmaster General Payne. He has been appointed State Commissioner for the Negro Development Exposition. Prof. Jas. S. Lee, editor of S. S. Searchlight, has been re-elected president of the Virginia District S. S. Convention. The July issue of "Our Neighbor," published in Detroit, Mich., contains many interesting articles. Mr. John H. Berry, B. S. P. H. D. who has been appointed superintendent of Freedmen's Hospital, is a graduate of Cornell. Dr. I. L. Thomas is field agent of the Church Extension. A Woman's Edition of the Reformer, Richmond, Va., will be issued the first or second week of September. The degree of Mechanical Engineer has been conferred upon Mr. Francis de S. Smith. Mr. William Nelson of Cleveland has a valuable article in the Cleveland Journal, the subject of which is: There Is No Race Problem to Solve. Mr. Lewis Wood, manager of the Rising Son, has been re-elected as chancellor of the McKinley Lodge, Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Bishop Johnson preached at the Second Baptist Church while he was in Atlantic City. It is said that Mr. John Lange, who has served 26 years as the business manager of the Blind Boone Concert Company, cut the logs and hauled them with oxen, built a house the same day and moved in the house the same night. This happened to Mr. Lange in Columbia, Mo. Mr. Lange, according to the "Son" is very rich and is a dark-skinned citizen. John S. Williams has been renominated for Congress from the eighth district of Jackson, Miss. Louis A. Gourdain suddenly left Joliet, Ill, last Tuesday with his wife and son and all baggage. William Rockefeller, who has been to Europe, has returned to New York. His health is much better. The Stromboli volcano is in violent action again. The ashes reached Sicily. By the capsizing of a row boat four young men came near being drowned at Chesapeake Beach. David W. Weber, a milliner at New York City, committed suicide this week by hanging himself in a closet. His health was not good. The fast mail train on the Great Northern, a mile away, a quarter east of Camden, Wa. arr. 15 miles east of Spokane, rolled down the 70-foot embankment and inged in the waters of Diamond Lak last Monday afternoon. Seven persons are known to be killed by the acciden Mrs. Alethea Toley, a negress at Cincinnati, Ohio, aims to have been married to Lafcadio Hearn, the writer who lately died in Japan. The Milwaukee Mechanics' Insurance Company of *W. waukee*, has withdrawn from the State of California. Henry Claire, a negro, who eloped from Irvingto, Ky., this week with a white girl, was arrested in Chicago last Monday. Governor Janson at Virginia has commuted the sentence of Robert Lewis, colored, from death to life imprisonment. Robert Ray Cygon makes the 108th candidate who was sworn in last Tuesday morning as a member of the new fourth class at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. THE CHRISTIAN CONGRESS. All visitors and delegates who intend to attend the Christian Congress that is to meet in this city are requested to send their names to The Bee at once. They are also requested to state with whom they stop. Any information that visitors and delegates want will be given if they will call or write to the Information Editor of The Bee, 1109 Eye street, N. W. Either send stamp or postal card for reply. There will be no charge for publishing names of visitors and and delegates with whom they will stop. Persons who have matter for publication must reach the office not later than Wednesday evening of each week. Managing Editors. BALTIMORE & OHIO EXCURSION. Sunday, July 29. $1.00 to Frederick, Keedysville and Hagerstown and return, Train leaves Washington at 8:30 A. M. The image contains a block of text that appears to be a paragraph or a section of a document. The text is written in a formal, serif font and is aligned to the left. It is a single paragraph with no visible headings or subheadings. The content of the text is not clearly visible due to the low resolution of the image. Sloux City, Ia.—At a meeting of the city council recently a resolution was carried requesting City Chemist W. Lee Lewis to make an investigation into the possibility of making denatured alcohol from the garbage collected in Sloux City, the alcohol to be used as fuel to operate light engines in the city buildings. Alderman Maxlener subsequently declared that with Chemist W. Lee Lewis he took two buckets of garbage from his bakery kitchen, and they made a quantity of alcohol, fully equal and to all appearances as good alcohol as was ever made from any kind of "wood." As soon as inventions are completed to make it possible to use alcohol to run the light plant in the city building and library building, the city of Sloux City proposes to dispose of the garbage of the entire city by converting it into fuel fluid. The potato peelings and biscuits, chicken bones and apple cores, oldrags and cherry seeds, will all be boiled up together and converted into power for thousands of electric lights. Mr. Lewis, who is professor of chemistry in Morningside college laboratory, said regarding the plan: "I am sure it is practical. Garbage, when properly treated, makes the best kind of wood alcohol. I believe the garbage of Sioux City would run the municipal plants and the plant necessary to make the alcohol. It is certainly an economical proposition, rivaling the idea of Victor Hugo that France loses $50,000,000 every year by allowing the sewage to drain into the ocean when it should be put in the vinyards. "I shall prepare the plans for the Sioux City plant, and we will be, in all probability, the first city in the United States to have such a plant." London—From St. Nazaire comes news of an almost incredible atrocious committed by a farmer in the neighborhood on the person of one of his sons, who is now 28 years of age. The unfortunate man is said to have been put into an empty pig sty on Christmas day and kept there until this present date in a state of the most revolting fife. The meager fare allowed him was passed through an aperture and he was bound and hand-suffled all the time. Once a day the wretched victim was taken out for an hour's exercise, being led, still mancled, by a rope, if he were some savage brute. It is added that when the gendarmes visited the farmer he related these miserable facts with an air of the utmost unconcern, explaining that the unhappy wretch was idiotic and that as he required careful supervision he had thought this the simplest course to adopt. The rest of the family sat by and listened with extraordinary indifference, not appearing to realize the enormity of this sequestration. The judicial authorities at St. Nazaire are going to pay a visit to the premises and in the meanwhile sharp watch is being kept on this extraordinary family. PENNY POSTAGE COST HIGH London.—"There is no nation with which we would rather see the facilities of communication extended than with the great republic on the other side of the Atlantic," said Chancellor of the Exchequer Asquith to a deputation of members of parliament who called on him and on Postmaster General Sydney Buxton relative to the proposition to establish an Anglo-American two-cent postage rate. Mr. Asquith added frankly that he had no money to give for the purpose and that there was no evidence that the United States government was desirous of making the proposed change. Mr. Buxton remarked that it was entirely a question of money, so far as he was concerned. It would cost $500,000 yearly to make the change. Tad Ends in an Accident Logansport, Ind.—Mabel Blacks wanted to wear elbow sleeves on her summer gowns, but there were obstacles. She told her flance, C. W. Rhinehart about it. "Bure; that's easy," he said. "Shave 'em off; I'll loan you my razor." Rhinehart secured the razor and lather to enable Miss Blacks to laugh at the shortage in elbow gloves. Then he sat down to show her how to shave her arms. "Now, let me try," said Miss Blacks, and took the razor. She was doing nicely until she slipped and seized Rhinehart by the knee to steady herself. Th razor cut a four-inch inch in Rhinehart's knee, clear to the bone. Miss Blacks ran through the streets, arms bare and covered with lather, and found a surgeon, who took nine stitches in the wound. Bumped by Pig: Lockjaw Kills Doylestown, O.—Joseph Keiffer, who was knocked from a ladder recently, is dead from tetanus. He was picking cherries from a tree at his home here when one of his pigs entered the yard. His dog gave chase and the pig darted under the ladder upon which Mr. Keiffer was standing. The ladder toppled over, throwing him 30 feet to the ground. He was uninjured except for a broken finger, which he denounced until lockjaw set it. Then he was beyond medical aid. Not 12 The Trust PURITY ICE CO. L St. near K St. Market N. ICE made from PURE SPRING water. Delivered at your door by our wagons. Sells largest 5 ceut piece of ice of any firm in the city. Also WOOD and Coal. ICE made from PURE SPRING water. Delivered at your door by our wagons. Sells largest 5 ceut piece of ice of any firm in the city. Also WOOD and Coal. C PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH. AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO., FIFTH AND G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C. New Word for Englishmen. "Electrobus" is a word that is likely to be accepted in London before long. The London Chronicle has this to say of words of similarly bad make-up: "The last edition of Webster has had to admit 'electrocute' (under protest, as a newspaper word), although the final syllable of the Latin participle 'secutus,' borrowed from 'execute,' is as meaningless as the final syllable lopped from 'omnibus.' Even before that 'electroler' had forced its way in, with its barbarous 'ller' from 'chandeller,' in which the 'l' belongs to the candle part of the word. These 'electro' violences to language seem to be inevitable, though 'electro' itself means only amber and should, strictly, be 'electrico' in such compounds." Identity Belongs to Artist A Paris court has decided that an artist remains master of the identity of his work after he has sold it, and that the substitution of any other name on it entitles him to damage. JUSTICE BROWN RETIRES. Michigan Jurist Quits United States Supreme Bench After Fifteen Years' Service. Washington, — Associate Justice Henry R. Brown has retired from the bench of the United States supreme court, after serving since 1831. It is understood that he will be succeeded by William H. Taft, at present secretary of war. On the minutes of the supreme court there has been spread a letter to Justice Brown signed by Chief Jna- HENRY B. BROWN. (Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Who Has Retired.) tion Fuller and Associate Justices Marlan, Brewer, White and Peckham, expressing their regret over his retire- ment and testifying to their high ap- reciation of his services on the bench. Justice Brown made a suit- able reply. The retiring justice was 70 years old last March. He seconded the bench in January, 1891. Previous to that year he had been United States judge for the Eastern district of Michigan, from 1878 until 1898. M. any-cor5th andL CCIDENT INSUR- $25.00 PER WEEK INSURANCE ON GENERAL TERMS HOUR AFTER DEATH. LIFE INSURANCE CO., I. W. Washington, D. C. NEW BREED OF FOWLS. Ingenuity of New Jersey Farmer Overcomes the Annoyance of Scratching. New York.—A New Jersey farmer has developed a breed of hens that ought to prove popular. For a number of years he had been annoyed by a neighbor's hens scratching in his garden, so he set about devising a strain of hens that would stay at home and not annoy the neighbors. He says he has succeeded. The new breed of fowls has legs of unoven length. The right leg is about six inches long and the left leg four. Owing to this inequality in underpinning a hen is unable to take steps of equal length. When she endeavors to wander any distance from the coop she walks in a circle and soon finds herself back at her own door. Furthermore, there can be no scratching by hens with mismated legs. When a hen stands on the short leg the long one is put out of business and when she stands on the long one the short one can't reach the ground. London Solicitors Have New Way of Adding to Burdens of Feminine Population. London.—The telephone, now installed in so many private houses, is likely to be turned into a troublesome adjunct of life if the new method of employing it for advertisement and canvasing purposes be pursued. The following is an illustration: "Ring-a-ting went the ball of the telephone in my private house at teatime: "Ringer—Are you 0000 Kensington? "Recelver—Yes. "Ringer—Is Mrs. S—at home? "Recelver—She is. Who shall I say wants her? "Ringer—I am So-and-so, a dealer in— "Recover—A what? "Ringer—A dealer in — Kindly tell Mrs. S—that I am taking this means of canvassing for customers. My address is (address given), and I am in a position to offer her advantageous terms. "The servant duly reported the conversation to the mistress of the house. She feels that a new terror will be added to the telephone if this kind of canvassing becomes popular. "The fact that the social hour of five o'clock, at which hew Mrs. S—was entertaining callers, was selected by the dealer for her venture did not indicate that she possessed fines." Philippine Hemp Crop Short Exporters report a shortage of the hemp crop amounting to 100,000 bales, valued at $2,000,020. Drought and a typhoon in September caused the slump. Statistics forecast that the production for the first five months of 1905 will be 10,000 bales less than for the same time last year. Prices are high and continue to advance. Exporters expect that the crop next year will reach the normal amount. IF YOU WANT A PLACE To Board ADVERTISE HOLME'S Hotel 333 Vz Ave, S. W. For The Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District. —European And American Bar Stocked with fine Wines, Imported Brand and pure old Rye Whiskey. Best Line Cigars 5 & 10c Lodging 50. 75 & $1.00. Comfortably heated by steam. Give us a Call— JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES Prop Washington, D; C. Louis J. Kessel, Importer of and Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND whiskies Sole Owner of the..... ... Following Brands: Private Stock, Old Reserve, Hermit Oxford, Tremont 25 TENTH SREET, N. W. Telephone—Main—160. FRATERNAL. I. O. N. I. C. of A., fraternal, meets at Lecompte, La., the second and third Tuesday nights in each month. R. E. Pickens, W. P. P. J. E. Dailey, W. C. S. I. O. I. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 127, meets at its office, 608 Bolton street, east, the first and third Monday nights in each month. Rev. S. T Shephard, worthy president. T. P Haywood, W. C. S. Ocie Weathers, W. P. P. Golden Star Department of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 248, meets at St. James, La., the first and third Saturdays in each month. J. W. Walker, W. P. P. Alex. Anoisan, W. C. S. Eastern Star Department, No. 243, of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., meets at Darrow, La., the second and fourth Saturdays in each month. Leon Bapt ise, W. P. P. M. Baptise, W. C. S. Dempsey Wilson, W. R. S. Lippman Department of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 152, meets at Kings Ferry, Fla., the fourth Friday in each month. Jack Lippman, W. P. P. Loula Underwood, W. C. S. Western Star Department, No. 231, meets at Ennis, Tex., first and third Saturdays in each month. Spenoeer Gary, W. P. P. C. C. Carlies, W. R. S. A. Cattle, W. C. S. Eagle's Wing Department, No. 27, meets at Ashville, Fla., the second and fourth Sundays in each month. G. B. Brown, W. P. L. D. Dixon, W. C. S. Elizabeth Department, I. O. N. of 'A. F., No. 53 meets at Chauncey, Ga., on the first Saturday in each month. Rev. E. Adams, W. P. P; Peter Stanley, W. C. S. Department No. 136 meets at Baton Rouge, La., first and third Wednesday nights in each month. Jos. Newton, W. P. P. M. B. Stewart, W. C. Fraternal Sunrise Department, No. 17, meets at Fort Worth, Tex., the first and third Wednesdays in each month. R. R. Stoan, W. P. P; Henry Henderson, W. P. P; M. Mathew W. F. V. P; I. B. Balenger, W. C. S. Sunrise Department, No. 31, meets at Dallas, Tex., second and fourth Thursday nights in each month. A. R. Brown, W. P. P. S. A. N. Hamilton, W. P. Rebecca Carpenter, W. R. S. Savannah Slaughter, W. C. S. Department No. 13 meets at Lake City, Fla., first and second Monday nights in each month. Joe Dorsey W. P. P. W. M. Pasco, W. F. V. P. Giles Duncan, W. C. C. B Bartley, W. C. S. NOTICE. To all Departments of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. Fraternal, the semi-annual pass word is ready for all Departments. Send for it at once. See Ritual, page 13. Evergreen Department, No. 240, meet at Red Fish, La., the 1st and 3rd Friday in each month. A. T. Finley, W. P. P.; Chae. Dupar, F. V. P.; A. Y. Finley, W. C. S. Harmony Department, No. 77, meet DREYFUS VINDICATED NAME OF FAMOUS FRENCH JEW IS CLEARED. Officer Once Degraded as a Convicted Truitor Will Be Restored to Place in Army—History of the Tragedy. Paris.—The complete vindication of Capt. Alfred Dreyfus of the charge of treason has been practically assured, and it is said he will be given the ribbon of the Legion of Honor. Prosecutor General Baudouin, in concluding his address to the supreme court, formally asked the court to quash the verdict of the Rennes court-martial without retrial. "The peace of the country," the prosecutor said, "demands it, and the whole world awaits the court's summary disposition of the subject, which will be a triumph for justice and truth." With the government prosecutor asking the court to quash the Rennes verdict without retrial, the supreme court's decision goes without saying. Quashing the Rennes verdict leaves Dreyfus an officer in the French army, cleared of all dishonor. It entitles him to a command. He will be in the line of promotion. The French people years ago ceased to look upon Dreyfus as a traitor. Instead he long has been regarded as a martyr, and the judgment of the court restoring him to the army will be acclaimed as an act of national restitution to a greatly wronged man. Story of the Dreyfus Tragedy. Alfred Dreyfus, a Jew, was a captain in the French army in 1893. He was a modest, unassuming man, living happily with his wife and children. Fate made him the victim of one of the greatest conspiracies developed in the history of modern Europe. For some months before 1894 it was known to the French government that some French officer was traitorously selling French military secrets to the German staff. It was known that Germany had bought the secret of the French method of charging mollite shells and also the secret that batteries of the new No. 120 guns had been assigned to the Ninth army corps. It may be stated right here that it is now generally admitted that the real traitor was one Commandant Esterhazy, a blackguard, a gambler, and a degenerate, who for some mysterious reason was shielded by everyone in the conspiracy. When he could no longer be used Esterhazy was driven from France. He went to London, where he lived and died in wretched poverty, after selling the secret of his treachery to a newspaper for a few shillings. No one outside of the conspirators knew that Esterhazy was the officer who was selling French military secrets to the German staff. The task of discovering the traitor was placed in the hands of the intelligence bureau of the French general staff. In 1833 the chief of the intelligence bureau, was Col. Sandhurst. He set his spies to work. Discovery of the Treason. It was not until September, 1854, that the spies of the secret intelligence department discovered in the waste paper basket of Lieut. Col. von Schwarzkoppen, the German military attaché, fragments of a paper, which, when pieced together, formed a memorandum, of which this is the translation: "In the absence of any news indicating your desire to see me, I nevertheless send you, sir, certain information of interest: (1) A note on the hydraulic brake of 120 (method of operating this piece); a note on the outpost troops (a few modifications will be made in the new plan); (3) a note on modification in artillery formation; (4) a note relating to Madagascar; (5) the scheme relative to the manual of field firing of March 14, 1854. . . . I am just leaving for the maneuvers." The foregoing memorandum afterwards became known as the famous "bordereau" which figured throughout the entire Dreyfus case. Choose Dreyfus for Vietnam. Col. Sandherr, chief of the secret intelligence bureau, was the first man to directly accuse Dreyfus of writing the bordereau. He it was who first suggested that the writing resembled that of Dreyfus. He pointed out that Dreyfus was a native of Alsace, and that he spoke and wrote German as fluently as he did French. (The bordereau was written in German.) On October 15, 1894, Capt. Dreyfus was called to the war office. He was ushered into a room where he found Maj. Du Paty de Clam seated at a table. He was asked by the major to seat himself and to write at dictation Before witnesses Dreyfus began to write a pretended letter, dictated by Du Paty de Claim, beginning with insignificant words, but little by little introducing phrases from the bordereau. The witnesses afterwards swore that when Dreyfus wrote the words dictated from the bordereau his hand trembled and that he complained that the room was so cold that he could hardly write. Yet the temperature of the room was moderately warm. Is Arrested and Convicted. After he had finished writing Dreyfus was informed by Du Paty de Clam that he was under arrest. He was hurried at once to the Cherche Mdl prison, where for two weeks he was kept in close confinement without being informed of the charges against him. At the end of the war I was tried before a court trial. The witnesses admitted the officers commanded and the several officers of the general. Several secret documents shown to the judge nor his cousin documents made by what later became known the famous documents, it was more easily not only to the judge but to the fnet, to the president to print and to the press to print their publication would be for a war with a great power. The power referred course was German. Dreyfus was conceived by the aler." It may be stated here that documents which made up the aler" were forged by only them has ever been made was a private letter from Leib von Schwarzkoppen, the German attache, to Leib Col. Pratt his colleague of the Imana written two years before, and contained the sentence "Cette canaille de D. devise exigeunte." This dog of a getting too important. It was afterwar is conceded accusers of Dreyfus that the not refer to Dreyfus at all, ferred to another person. Dreyfus was convicted and sentenced, first to be publicly charged and then to be transported to prisoned for life on Detroit's barren spot off Cayenne, South Africa. On January 5, 1835, the first of the sentence was carried out troops were drawn up in a square. Dreyfus, in full dress was conducted to the center open space. A noncommissioner torhe the epaulettes from hisders, ripped the gold braid on coat, the buttons off, and as a supreme mark of deprived broke his sword across his threw the dishonored fragments ground. Then the unhappy officer compelled to march to rogue along the front of his regiment. A Prisoner on Devil's Island On February 9, 1835, D reached Devil's island. Here he erected a stockade, like a pea nge convicts are kept. In the ade was a hut. In this hut, and glaze of an equatorial sun, D was condemned to pass the rime of his life. He ate and slept hut and took what exercise is for in the little stockade. He was permitted to have no with his guards. He was deed solace of books and newspapers was permitted to write to his once a month and to receive c ter a month from her. The first clew to the innocent Dreyfus and to the identity of the culprit came later in the year that the discovery by spies of a document (pitil bleu) written by Col. von Schwarakoppen addressed to Commandant Erick calling upon him to give more information. This card telegram—aftermous in the case as the "petit" (it was written on a little blue card)—was taken to Col. Picquart, who had succeeded Sandherr as chief of the secret gence bureau. Col. Picquart into Esterhazy's record and ents. He obtained specimens of writing and made the sensationcovery that it was Esterhazy, Dreyfus who had written the beau. The struggle of Dreyfus' fries obtain a new trial for him ve unceasingly, but it was not until after the death of President Farn the election of Loubet that they finally successful. Dreyfus landed in France on 1899, and was placed in prison Rennes to await his second trial began on August 7. The same-nant "dosser" was used against Again he was convicted on forgence. He was sentence 1 on September 9 to ten years' detention in France soil. The year passed on Devil's island were ded from the sentence President bet commuted the remaining 3 Dreyfus, dismissed from the was a free man. He retired estates in the country, but for the six years he has quietly but gently worked for the vindication he has now gained NO SNAKES ON HIS CR William Moulton Ordered Esk to Keep Reptiles from Lyt Above His Body. Willimantic, Conn.-At the ing being held in court here in controversy between the heirs a late William Monition over his estimated at $15,000, John A. brother-in-law of deceased, in that the aged man had a great b of snakes and just before his defected that he be buried in a c and brick grave, "so that the will not sun themselves on my He also feared being buried and directed that his body be from burial as long as the law and longer if possible. By his favorite horse and cow were reformed the moment he breathes last. Waltzes 14 Hours, Is Champ Sig. Guattierro, champion waltzer, offered a prize of 1000 body, who could outwalt him Frenchmen, an Italian and a accepted the challenge. The took place in the Tivoli Vanah cing hall at Paris. Guattierro w ly. He waltzed unceasingly hours, during which a companion flugl, played the piano stealth forming 54 waltzes. MILMORE AND OHIO TER AL AT TWENTY-TH STREET NEW YORK CITY. A longer trains of the Baltimore City Road to and from New York City are direct ferry connection to and Street Terminal, in addition Liberty Street; the South Ferry Ter- minal has been discontinued. Twenty-third Street is the most popular terminal of the great metropolis because of its convenience to the hotel, theatre and shopping district. In the street remodeling of the terminal building a road to the canopy was constructed in the wide, under which the most town cars of the 14th, 23rd, 28th and 29th Street lines pass, so that passengers are protected from the weather having the ferry house, and also avoid the annoyance of street traffic. All baggage destined to New York City will be delivered to 23rd Street unless distinctly marked "Liberty Street," or otherwise. A complete electric cab service has also been established for the transportation of passengers and baggage at very reasonable rates. The importance of 43rd Street is most graphically brought to attention in the August number of the Book of the Royal Blue published by the passenger department of the Baltimore & Ohio, under the title "Into the Heart of Gotham." The interest centers within a mile radius of 43rd street, Fifth avenue and Broadway. Full page photographs of unusual detail present a most vivid picture of this most interesting locale. Send 5 cents for copy to D. B. Martin, Manager Passenger Traffic, B. O R. B, Baltimore, Md. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. A sketch and description may be published free whether an containable Communica- tion or MH8000 on Patents for securing patents. Munn & Co. resolve their rights in the Scientific American. A monthly illustrated weekly. Largest c- rater in the world. 100 Journal. Terms. $3 a month. Bold by all newsadverters. MUNN & Co. SB1 Broadway, New York Washington D.C. 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We serve Matthews' pure fruit extracts exclusively from Mattnews' Glass Jar Fountain, and Sweet Cream, Rich Syrups, Cold Soda, and Peerless Milk Cool, convenient and well appointed. Cordially invites a share of the patronage of the visiting public. We serve Matthews' pure fruit juices and extracts exclusively from Mattnews' Glass Jar Fountain, and guarantee Sweet Cream, Rich Syrups, Cold Soda, and Peerless Milk Shakes. TRY CREME DE MENTHE FROST. A Handsome Banquet Lamp Free at The Elite. Mrs. M. F. Hammond, Proprietress. A Handsome Banquet Lamp Free at The Elite. TRUTH ABOUT RATE BILL EXSENATOR BLAIR GIVES INSIDE INFORMATION. Senator Foraker Wanted a Stringent Measure Against Jim Crow Cars, but After Convassing Senate Found That Impracticable—Thinking Half Loof Better than None, He Urged "Equal Accommodations" Clause—The Opposition of Afro-Americans Astounded Friendly Senators. An informing letter on the Rate bill agitation has been written by ex-Senator Henry W. Blair to The Boston Guardian which that paper will hardly dare publish, as it puts Editor Trotter in a hole. The letter is a strong argument for the Warner amendment, which The Guardian has sensationally opposed; but also clears Mr. A. H. Grimke and Prof. Kelly Miller from the charge preferred by The Guardian and The Washington 1224 U STREET, N. W. PHONE CONNECTION. Mrs. M. F. Hammond, Proprietress. Bee, of advocating that amendment. The letter is very valuable, as it gives the inside information as to the genesis, development and defeat of the Warner amendment; and also as to the exemplary attitude of Senator Foraker and other friendly Senators who, having been convinced that they could not get a whole loaf, practically endeavored to secure a half-loaf in the matter of opposing Jim Crow cars. George Martin, for 35 years messenger in the State and Treasury Departments, died at his home, 308 New York avenue, N. W., July 11. Deceased was one of our old and respected citizens. The Japanese are making lead pencils in imitation of the American brands. They are putting counterfeit American bicycles on the market and are even reproducing American labels and revenue stamps on boxes of cigars. Chicago Record-Herald. HAS TWO HUSBANDS AT 18 Mrs. Schofield, of White Plains, N. X.. Mrs. Schofield, of White Plains, N. Y., Married at 13. "for a Lark" Wants to Be Eid of Both. White Plains, N. Y.—Mrs. Edna Schofield, who is 18 years old, alleges that she has two husbands. One is suing her for divorce. Recently she appeared in the supreme court here to testify in an action she has brought to have her first marriage to Schofield annulled because she was under age at the time. Mrs. Schofeld was formerly Edna See, a White Plains girl. She says she wants to get rid of both husbands, Mrs. Schofield testified in her annulment suit that she was only 13 years old when she was married to Schofield. The wedding took place in Port Chester on December 13, 1902. She declares that it was simply a girl lark. She never lived with her husband, as Lawyer Taylor remarked that she was so badly scared that she went back to her home. Last fall she married a man named Light at Stamford, Conn., and now Light has brought an action in the Connecticut courts to annul his marriage to Mrs. Schofield on the ground that at the time of their marriage she already had a husband, and that their marriage was illegal. CUPID IN A STRAWBERRY BOX Arkansas Maiden Meets Kansas Man Through Card in Crate and Wedding Follows. Rogers, Ark.—Miss Lucille Corley, of Centerton, this county, was married to Mr. A. H. Hemphill, of Chanute, Kan., the other day, and they give all the credit for the match to a card the bride placed two years ago in a strawberry box that her father was shipping to the Kansas markets. The purchaser of the berries handed the card to Mr. Hemphill, who is a prosperous young tailor, and the correspondence that ensued let him to make a visit to the Ozarks, where he pressed his suit with such success that a wedding followed. It is probable that next season will see a boom in the card business, for this is the third wedding this spring that must be credited to the strawberry crate. Wills' Estate to Red Horse A farmer near Toulouse, France, recently died, leaving a curious will. The document was written on the cuff of a shirt and read as follows: "I hereby appoint as my sole heir and legatee my old red horse, and I wish him to become the property of my nephew Jules." The nephew and other relatives brought an action to upset the will, but the court ruled that the farmer was in his right mind and that the nephew as keeper of the horse was to have a life interest in the property. HIDEOUS ALASKAN TOMB. Bosting Place of Chief Is Embellished with Grotesque Caricatures of Sea Monsters. New York.—All kinds of strange, Hideous things are coming to civilization from the interior of Alaska. One of the latest is a photograph of the tomb of an Alaskan chief. Really it looks as if it were from the interior of Tartary or the mountains of Thibet, where the monstrous is considered beautiful and the more grotesque and scary a picture is the more it is prised. The illustration herewith shows the difference between the uncivilized and civilized ancients. Imagine a Roman hero put away in a tomb with a nightmare face engraved on the marble slab. The chap who died in Alaska to join his forefathers was a great chief in his day, and his wonderful feats in killing sharks, polar bears, mountain lions, saying nothing of his enemies, are supposed to be embodied in the caricatures on his tomb, which, by the way, is not made of slime of marble, but of driftwood which the ocean had dashed against the cliffs of Alaska for a century or two before it came ashore the sea pitching the wood with its brine and preserving it for all time. AN ALASKAN NIGHTMARE TOM According to experts the figure on the tomb may represent the head of a shark, the foremost of sea monsters, which the great chief once killed with a single stroke of his mighty club. The superstition is that should anybody disturb the remains of this honored warrior the ghostly legions guarding him would be sure to be revenged and some night in a terrible storm would sweep down on the offenders, blow him still and carry him away on a cloud to be dropped into the depths of the ocean. Dewey's Capture. The gunboats Albia, Mindanae and Mallena, which were captured by Admiral Dewey when he destroyed the Spanish fleet, have been sold as junk for $6,600 at Olongapo, P. I. The boats participated in the battle of Manila bay. New York time in the history of craft of the successfully put any sort of case she went down, and a trip about 30 miles. The lake, which is arrived at Atlantic having covered the distance in The Lake is not under way again off Cana for three days. When she is show up at Atlantic City, we once feared she had been lost. Capt. Greg. writes, a diver, who has taken lines on their maiden trunk lake maneuvered "as if fish skimming through the with only the waves wafted her conning tower, the just awash. One morning a school of whales was met. They first seemed to take the one for one of their school, for they nosed up to her, spraying her ring tower and turning away when they discovered it was ash." Many vessels were passed, crews and passengers on the submarine, flying the stars and stripes seemingly with the star planted in the water, with suspense, surprise and wonder. The Lake has many new features. Men shut up their can walk out upon the "floor" of the ocean. A compressed air lock in the bow is filled with air until the pressure equals that of the water outside. Then the crew opens the door and tops out. She carries many torpedoes, sinks on a level keel instead of diving, and carries enough fuel, gasoline to travel nearly 1,000 miles. She crops to the bottom in 15 seconds. FORM. ANTI-STORK PARTY. Bachelors and Old Maids of Iowa Call Convention—Opposed to "Big Family" Idea. Des McNees, 11—Bachelors and old maids of Iowa will hold their first annual state convention in Iowa at Forest City, July 15, for the purpose of placing a state and congressional ticket in the field for the fall election on a platform opposed to President Roosevelt's big family policy. The call has been issued by Clinton Merrick, who is termed "king of the bachelors." The call announces that, besides hotels and private homes being opened to delegates, tents will be supplied for those who desire them. A barbecue will be held, and roast beef and roast pork sandwiches and coffee served free. NEW PRESIDENT OF LEAGUE Gen. E. A. McAlpin, Well-Known in Politics, Heads Organization of Republican Clubs. New York—Gen. Edwin Augustus McAlpin, who was elected president of the National League of Republican clubs, in convention in Philadelphia, has been a national figure in political GEN. R. A. MALFIN. (New President of the National League of Republican Clubs) (New President of the National League of Republican Clubs) affairs for many years, and especially identified with the activities of the leagues. In 1889 he was president of its New York state branch and some years later served one term as national president. He is president of the McAlpin Tobacco company, is interested in a number of industrial enterprises and for many years has been identified with the state national guard, notably as lieutenant colonel of the Seventy-first regiment. In 1896 he was adjutant general. Rabbit as Zorionet 201 British regiments have adopted strange pets from time to time, but the strongest probably is that of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry, now in camp in Carth, Breconshire. It is a rabbit, sound recently by the regimental postman in a letter box he was clearing. Attached to its neck was a label, on which were a halfpenny stamp and the address of a gentleman in Wrexham, Denbigshire. The rabbit is being made much of by the regiment. Wellington's Favorite Charrer. Copenhagen, the duke of Wellington's favorite charger, is buried in a paddock at Strathfieldsaye, Hampshire. The interment took place with military honors. The inscription on the stone placed over the grave reads: "Here lies Copenhagen, the Charger ridden by the Duke of Wellington the entire day at the Battle of Waterloo. Born 1802. Died 1836. 'God's humbler instrument, though meaner clay, should share the glory of that glorious day.'" HAVE WE TRAITORS? And now it is the suspicious opinion of many that there are traitors in the colored race and these traitors are men who are ambitious for office. The colored American must be entirely eliminated from politics. This is the mission of those who are behind the movement. Why should special agents be appointed for the purpose of taking church census? Why at this time is such a movement necessary? The agents are ignorant of the motives of those who have inaugurated this movement. Who is this dark Moses who has been selected to lead the entire colored race to political elimination? The colored Americans are warned to look about them and guard their every interest. The trying hour has not yet arrived. The Bee warns the colored American throughout this country to ask questions when they are questioned. If it is for the purpose of eliminating the colored citizen from politics, this government is cowardly and admits its inability to protect those who have been disfranchised in the face of laws and the constitution. We have traitors among us who are ready and willing to deprive the colored man of those rights and privileges for which Garrison died, Sumner died, and for which Douglass was enslaved. John Brown did not give up his life to perpetuate slavery but forever to destroy it. Our enslaved brothers and sisters in the South are entitled to enjoy that liberty and freedom that the constitution declares belongs to every honest American. What is the mission of this coming Christian Congress? Will it not warn its enslaved brothers and sisters to open their eyes and ears and listen to reason? Have we traitors among us? is the question that is uppermost in our minds. This is an age in which the colored man must either show his manhood or forever be enslaved. The colored contingent of the Jamestown Exposition was in the city this week and called on the Asst. Secretary of the Treasury, as will be seen in the report in another column of The Bee. The committee made a strong plea in the interest of Mr. Hill, cashier of the True Reformers' Bank of Richmond, Va. The committee was informed that it could not disburse the funds that were appropriated for the colored exhibit of the Jamestown Exposition. What does this mean? Is the honorable Assistant Secretary impressed with the idea that a gentleman of Mr. Mill's ability and the reputation that Col. Giles B. Jackson possesses, that the $100,000 would not be properly handled? Does the treasury department want the country to understand that the colored committee of this Exposition is dishonest? What does this mean then? Will Col. Jackson, the Director-General of the Colored Annex of this Exposition submit to such an insult? How many millions of dollars have been squandered and misappropriated by white director-generals of white expositions and money again appropriated. The more the white man steals the more he is honored and the more an opportunity is given him. If Col. Jackson is to be at the head of the colored annex, let him handle the money. The Bee from the start was against this "Jim Crow" affair, now the Government wants to "Jim Crow" the money that has been appropriated. The Bee will give Col. Jackson its support if he is to manage the business, but if he is now to be "Jim Crowed" The Bee wants nothing to do with it. The Bee would suggest to Col. Giles B. Jackson to give the Jamestown Exposition a wide berth. The action of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury is an insult to the entire negro race. AGAIN? Mr. Sherman, the chairman of the Congressional Committee, has sent out a letter to the press of the country requesting the publication of his appeal to the Republican voters of the country. Now the colored Republicans, that is, those who have not been disfranchised in the North and are permitted to vote, are requested to rally to the support of the party. Just what benefit it is to the colored voter to keep the Republicans in office we have been unble to see. During the last campaign the colored voters were promised everything and told everything. The national platform declared everything, and after victory was won, it was an insult to the Republican managers to be asked to carry out the provisions in the Republican platform. Again the colored voters are called upon to stand by the "Grand Old Party," and for what? What is the colored voter to receive? What will the Democratic party offer? The colored voter cannot go to the Democratic party because the colored man has been deprived of his political rights by that party. There is nothing, as we see, in sight for the colored voter from either party. The North is doing nothing for the colored voter and the South is doing less. So far as the political rights of the colored man are concerned, he has none and the Republican party is doing nothing to restore to the faithful black allies those rights which are guaranteed to him under the constitution. Will the colored voter again be fooled and hoodwinked? Let the Republican party do something. The colored voter wants no pledges. He wants action. If something is done, he will again follow the grand old party. A COLORED EDITOR HONORED. President Roosevelt has appointed James G. Carter, Editor of the Herald, of Brunswick, Ga., to be United States Counsel to Sizs, Turkey, at a salary of $2,000 per annom. Editor Carter, as editor of the Brunswick Herald, has made his influence felt far and near, and we congratulate our fellow quill driver upon his success. All those who desire to go out of the country are at liberty to do so. The Bee congratulates its contemporary and hopes that he may return well and sound. A NEW STORY. The Bee presents this week a new story by Mrs. A. V. Chase. The readers of The Bee should not fail to read it. It begins with this issue. "GABREAL BLOW." Two weeks ago a paper came into existence called the World. It was a neat little sheet. From its composition The Bee knew that the editor was new in the business and that Gabreal would soon blow his trumpet and that would be the last of the new World. This new child has not reached The Bee sanctum this week. Has it paid the debt that its former contemporaries paid? Let us hope not. Nothing like experience. OUR CHRISTIAN CONGRESS. The National People's Christian Congress will convene in this city on next Tuesday, July 31, to August 5, in Convention Hall, 5th and K streets, N. W. The Congress will be called to order by Rev. Oscar J. Scott, the presiding officer, pastor of the Metropolitan Methodist Church, who will introduce Hon. Henry L. West, Commissioner of the District of Columbia. Mr. West will welcome the delegates to the Nation's Capital. Responses will be made by Bishop Goins of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. H. T. Johnson, of Philadelphia, Pa., to be followed by greeting from the various de- nominational ministers: Bishop J. W. Smith, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. W. D. Norman, Recorder J. C. Dancy, the citrens of the District of Columbia, Rev. Geo. W. Lee, Rev. M. W. Clair, pastor of Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church. There will be fully five thousand delegates in attendance from all over the country. It will be the greatest representative body of men and women in the United States. The president, Rev. O. J. Scott, and his several committees have about completed all the arrangements for the Congress P. REV. P. A. WALLACE and will announce the official program today. The Board of Directors will meet at Galbraith Church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, and will meet every morning thereafter until the Congress adjourns. Rev. Corrothers, chairman of the Committee on Transportation, has arranged for an excursion to Harper's Ferry, which will be announced later. The finance and other committees will make their full report to the Executive Committee Monday morning at the headquarters of the General Committee. ITS OBJECTS. There seems to a little misunderstanding as to the real object and purpose of this great movement. In order to dispel any gloom which might prevent a clear insight into the real aim of this Congress, we give below twenty objects which this organization is striving to accomplish. 1. To urge aggressive Christian work among the youth of the race. 2. To emphasize the means now in operation in all churches and through all agencies interested, looking to Christian work among the young. 3. To consider the growing indifference, if any among the youth, to the Church and other Christian agencies. C DR. S. L. CORROTHERS, Chairman of the Transportation Committee. 4. To promote denominational fraternity. 5. To call attention to the treasure spent by the negro and his friends North and South, looking to his development, and what has been the result of that spending. 6. To emphasize the necessity for self-help and by this encourage the help of others. 7. To get an utterance from the race as to its future in the light of the past and present, such as a union of all denominations among us will pre-eminently be. 8. To emphasize the Christian training of children in the home as the basis of all other training. 9. To urge child culture as carried on by primary departments, in Sunday school kindergartens, in church and secular schools, Junior Young Peoples' Societies, etc. 10. To exhibit the bright side of the race such as ten thousand Christian negroes would make. 11. To promote friendly relations with the races we live among and to emphasize the interdependence of American citizens white and black. 12. To consider the worldly disposition of our young men and their indifference to educational advantages compared with the young women of the race. 13. To advance the missionary and revival effort with special reference to the youth at home and abroad. 14. To consider the question of crlme among the negro race and what system 18. To promote systematic study of the Bible. 19. To give opportunity for the wide dissemination of information among the leadership of the race. 20. To urge the cultivation of the spiritual and moral as the only backing for consistent and God-like use of the intellectual, social and material. The Ushers' Associations of the several churches have about perfected arrangements looking to the proper seating of the hundreds and thousands of visitors attending the sessions of this Congress. Mr. C. H. Harris, president of the Ushers' Association of Asbury Church, has assured the committees on arrangements that he will be in attendance at each session with a full and efficient corps of ushers. The other presidents give equal assurances of their ability to care for the throngs, so as far as the ushers are concerned, every man is in perfect readiness. WOMAN IN A FIGHT—A SCRAMBLE FOR OFFICE. The Color Line is Drawn. (Special to The Bee.) Detroit, Mich., July 19, '66. The National Association of Club Sisters have the office fever. In flaming head lines in the Detroit Free Press the following appeared: "Fight at Election—Big Rumpus at Session of Colored Woman's Convention—Charge Made that One Candidate for President Had too White a Skin—After Ten Hours of Squabbling Mrs. Lucy Thurman, of Jackson is Elected" This fight was over the election of officers among the most intelligent in the colored race—Mrs. Lucy Thurman, Mrs. Josephine Bruce, Misses Cornelia Bowen and Hallie Q. Brown. Mrs. Thurman had on hand forty-two delegates of her own State who had sworn to stand by her to the bitter end, and they stood. But had it not been for the Michigan contingent, Sister Lucy would not have pulled off the Presidency, because during all the balloting her vote remained almost fixed between 69 and 78, but of course, when the sun begun to go down behind the Western hills and everybody was thirsty, hungry and half mad, they voted for anything that came along. Mrs. Terrell pulled out after the first ballot. She got 29 votes out of the 181, but of course there were so many in the field that it was hardly expected that she would get more, and then, two or three women declared themselves opposed to Mrs. Terrell's stepping down. "She was already the Honorary President and to accept the office of President would be a step downward." My! My! Don't you see how anxious we are to keep a woman on the pinnacle when she is once perched there? But you know why this "grand stand play" was made. Why that election was about the warmest thing unless we go back to Friday morning just before adjournment, when Miss Hallie Q. Brown, without any warning whatsoever, mounted the platform and in the language of Garrison roused the audience. "I will be heard, I must be heard," declared she. "A color line is being drawn in this convention. I have been informed by a number of delegates that the candidate that I am supporting for the Presidency is not eligible to office on account of the lightness of her complexion." She was referring to Mrs. Bruce. She said to a reporter later, "When I attended the 25th Anniversary of Booker T. Washington, I pledged Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Bruce I would use my endeavors toward electing Mrs. Bruce, and when I found that her enemies were availing themselves of the same weapon they used in Buffalo, I thought it was about time to have the matter forever settled." This was the apology she made for having thus attacked us. It was a little warm in there for awhile, but they began singing and adjourning and all went out in confusion. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs addressed Association on Thursday evening. The Detroit News of Friday morning said: "Miss Nannie Burroughs of Louisville, Ky, gave a short address on 'The Afro-American Woman in Business.' Miss Burroughs is a woman of great oratorical ability and carried her audience by storm." Then the afternoon paper of Friday, says: "Don't stick together—fault of the negro race," says Convention speaker. That the negro race stands in its own light by refusing to patronize stores by its own people and going to establishments conducted by white men, is why they are discriminated against, was the assertion made by Miss Nannie Burroughs of Louisville, Ky., at the meeting held by the National Association of Colored Women at the Y. W. C. A. building on Thursday evening. Miss Burroughs referred bitterly to the Southern stores in which negro women are not permitted to even try on hats and have their shoes fit on the premises. The trouble with the colored people is, they do not stick together and patronize their own race, said Miss Burroughs. If there is a store run by a colored person and across the street a store run by a white person, they walk across the street and inconvenience themselves to patronize the white man's store. There are opportunities in all lines of business for colored men and women if the race will but pull together and uplift one another." The very lady who was so anxious that Madam Mollie C. T. Terrell would not come down and dwell among the mortals, was the leading candidate for the presidency, Miss Cornelia Bowen. She had promised to support Mrs. Booker T., but she pulled off and was determined to get it for herself. She was sick when she was knocked out. She was the corresponding secretary and as soon as she was knocked out she wanted to resign the position. They insisted on her keeping it and at the installation service, when everybody was trying to say something nice she came forward as pale as Death's playmate to merely bow and stepped back into line. The next day at the board meeting she made another attempt to resign, but her friends urged her to hold on. WHY WE ARE "JIM CROWED." It is very strange that human being should desire to discriminate against one another. Nevertheless it is a fact that a certain class of white people, the poorer class, are the persons to exercise this custom which has been enacted into law. Strange as it may seem and unnatural as it may look, the condition the white people are responsible for. The actions upon the street cars of some individuals, especially when they are returning from picnics and excursions, establish the basis for those to act who have the power and machinery of the legislative power of governments. If many could see themselves as others see them, perhaps there would be less reformatory action exercised. But if these individuals would only stop and consider how ridiculous they look and how obnoxious their actions appear, The Bee is certain that "Jim Crowism" would die a natural death. On the other hand, if you attempt to apprise these disturbers of the peace of their actions, that moment you would be insulted and confusion would be more con- founded." The law is an actual fact and what must we do? There is a remedy. But the question is, "will it be adopted if given?" What will the pulpit do in this connection? Is that institution doing all that it can do? An educated Congress has been called to convene in this city for the purpose, the movers say, of improving the condition of a certain class of people. This Congress is supposed to suggest measures and methods that will be of credit to the masses. These suggestions will come from the lips of the most learned among this people. If the Congress does no more than what was reported to have been done in Atlanta, Ga., last year, it would be better that it didn't convene. Every State in the Union will be represented. Every college and educational institution in the United States will attend this Congress. There are lots of questions to be considered and discussed. "Jim Crowism" and race discrimination are two important questions. Discussion of methods by which they may eliminate from the bodies of politics. Then there are other questions of importance. When the religious phase of the Congress comes up, Christians in deed and in act should handle it. Not the sham preacher; not the quasi Christian; not the hypocrit, but the man or woman who believes in God and the Christian religion. We are "Jim Crowed" because we disregard the laws of nature and the laws of God. We are "Jim Crowed" because we don't respect ourselves and have less respect for others. Let our Christian Congress suggest the remedy. From the Seattle Republican. When Judge Woffard of Kansas City gave Wallace Cooper, a negro, thirty years in the penitentiary instead of sending him to the gallows and in passing sentence delivered a lecture which ran as follows: "How old are you?" asked Judge Wofford. "Twenty years." "Well," said the judge, "you're guilty of murder all right, but you're a poor, ignorant black man, and I don't want to hang you. You have no friends. You have no one to plead that you were insane when you killed this man. If I sentence you to hang you will hang just as sure as there's a God in heaven. "There will not be a whole lot of women circulating petitions to save your neck. There will not be a lot of fool men writing letters to the governor to save you. No one will send you flowers. You'll just be forgotten until the day set for your hanging and then they'll hang you. I'll sentence you to thirty years in the penitentiary." He relieved himself of a beautiful bunch of sentiment which may have been appreciated by the prisoner, but not by the negroes in general. The negro wants no more nor less than any other citizen. If the twentieth century advanced in our love of play; if it beholds but anxious to ameliorate of any unfortunate dawn heralds a charm to the Star of Bethlehem, to are progressing in the whatever material properties enjoy will surely pal beside the advance in they are always the main tation. From the Newspaper It is decidedly disgusting ticles nowadays complying negro hasn't got this and the time is gone in this country other nationality of people time and spend their the negro and when any extent, you can not done by white men, wh hope to gain rather than The negro now, after 40 years dom, is a full grown man and shows himself a man by design which he sees other men as white people are becoming tired of carrying us. So many have and are abusing people those whites who were us have turned away. Some think because some blacks has stood sponsor for years that the sun will be the same place, overlooking that all things have a purpose we must always be on the props be taken away better to stand alone. It has been our exp men who complain the the greatest ado about t race are the ones who the least helpful and one race. They do things w down and out, and then to abuse everybody be put them on their sh them, especially when little more deserving tha mal. AT THE MAILS The Majestic Theater season Saturday, Aug. 4 dy Dixie Minstrels these minstrels are the There are forty part est class. This show rected by Voekkel and age the Black Patt cure your tickets at From the Kentua Augusta, Ga, July — H W. Lyons, ex-Register has not returned to though it is said that a short time. It is Lyons was quite sure of law before Register of the thought that he would lucrative practice in will be located. It addition to his August have a Washington Mr. Lyons, it will only Afro-American national Committee, held for something Notwithstanding there has been the past of displacing a man, it is not at all grace a thing will occur. On account of the bad wreeling, N. Y., the people drank beer Ellen Green of New York slave of Jeff. Davis, died at 18 aged 101 years. The Week in Society TO SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribers for The Bee are notified that no collector will be sent to them for subscriptions and they will either call and pay or send a check or postal money order. The management will not annoy subscribers with collectors. Address, B. L. C. Subscription Department of The Washington Bee, 1009 Eye street, N. W. Mr. James Jones spent a few days in Philadelphia recently. Miss Maggie Janifer is the guest of Mrs Apenda Davis of Hampton, Va. Mr. Jesse Russell and Mr. E. Stewart are visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dursey, who lit tor Cape May, were entertained by Mrs. Dursey's sister while in Philadelphia. Messrs. J. C. Bostick and Chas. Thomas were in Brooklyn, N. Y., the guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Miller. Mr. F. H. M. Murray, editor of the Home News, Alexandria, Va., who has been quite sick is able to be out. The evangelist Mrs. Anna Brown, is in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. T. H. Norman has gone to West Virginia to visit her daughter, Mrs. S. Brunn. Mr. B. Carr is at White Sulphur Springs. Misses Alice and Sarah Harris are at Cape May and Miss Essie Rust of Wilmington, Del., is spending some time with them. Rev. J. M. Harris of Philadelphia spent a brief but pleasant time in the city last week. Rev. J. M. Harris of Kansas City, Mr. will be in Washington soon to attend the Young People's Congress. Miss M. Harrod spent some time with Miss Martha Holmes of Alexandria, Va. Rev. I. H. Carpenter, a graduate of the Theological Department of Howard University, now at Salem, Va. is a prospective candidate for the travel connection in the M.E. Conference to be held at Mr. Zion, April, 1997. Mr. Chas Pickett has gone to Chicago, where his wife and her sister are expected to join him. Mr. Gay Lewis Pelham and children have gone to Detroit and will be the guests of Mrs. B. B. Pelham. Mr. R. R. Vening left for a visit to friends in Philadelphia. Rev. J. K. C. Coggin has returned to church work at Grace M.E. Church in Covington, Ga. Miss Elise Sypher has Learn visiting Miss Meta Downing of Brooklyn, N. Y. Dr. and Mrs. Evans are attending the Summer Normal School at Hampton, Miss Gertrude Bacchus, who has been here as the guest of their sister, Mrs. C. W. Chiles, has returned to Richmond. The following Washington people are at Lawside, N. Y.: Prof. and Mrs. John Nalle, Miss Blace Nall, Mrs. and Mrs. Gachar and Mr. D. G. Moore. Miss Marion Archer and Mr. Andrew Dabney of Manchester, Wa., were married in this city a few days ago. Mr. James Bolden is in Philadelphia. Mrs. Mary Taylor of Brooklyn is here visiting friends. Mr. W. E. Tyler stopped here on his way to his home in Portsmouth, Va. Mrs. M. M. Gilmore of Rock Hill, S. C., who spent some time here, has returned to her home. Miss Lula Forrester of Richmond is here visiting her sister, Miss Alice Forrester. Lawyer Lewis J. Gregory of this city will leave after the close of the Young People's Congress for a three weeks' visit to Saratoga and Atlantic City. Mrs. K. Mills, formerly of Oakland, Cal, but now of this city, is visiting her home as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Clarke. Mrs. A. V. Chase, our Literary Editor, is running a series of stories in this paper. The first one is "SHE KEPT HER WORD, or LEVI TROOMAN." Mrs. Clarence Thomas (nee Larghorne), accompanied by her son, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Thomas, Joliet street, near Wisconsin avenue, N. W. She will spend one month with her mother. Mrs. Lula Murrell, wife of Col. Wm. Murrell, is spending some time in Atlantic City, N. J. Prof. Clarence Cameron White sends The Bee a greeting from abroad. He is doing well. His greeting comes from London, England. Mrs. Fannie Mitchell left the city Tuesday for Thoroughfare, Va. She will be gone several days. From there she will go to Norwich, Conn., to join her husband. Mrs. L. V. Contee and daughter, Miss Ollie, will leave the city in a few days on their summer vacation. Mrs. Hattie Johnson has left the city for Saratoga and thousand Islands. Miss Annie M. Johnson of 1528 15th street, N. W., is confined to her residence. Dr. Charles West is the attending physician. For particulars of the forthcoming St. Luke's Church excursion to the lower Potomac the latter part of August see the August issue of The Bee. The Amphion Glee Club carried down the Potomac last Saturday evening a large number of patrons on their moonlight excursion on the Jane Moseley. The reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. F. Browne, 118 S street, N. W., last Friday evening, in honor of their son, Samuel A. Browne, who has been absent from the city seven years, was largely attended by his friends. The spacious parlor and reception room, where the guests assembled, presented a beautiful scene. The table in the large dining room comprised all the delicacies of the season. The music, which consisted of a piano, violin and clarionet, made it very pleasant for the guests. All retired at a reasonable hour highly gratified over the enjoyment they had. Mr. Mr. Brown has been to Culta, the Philippines and Japan and many other places of interest. Amone Rose present were Miss George Brown, Miss Josie Catter, Miss Elisa Beil Miss Martha Cooper, Miss Elsie Kennedy, Miss Blanche Smoot, Miss Elizabeth Yates, Miss Julia Collier, Mrs Serena Carter, Miss Carrie Wall, Miss Gerster Smallwood, Mr. and Arthur F. Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Smoot, Mr. and Mrs. Eas. Iraxton, Mrs. Maria Kennedy, Mrs. Mae Cooper, Mrs. Rosa B. Alexsen en Messrs. Bennie IF. Browne, Jas. A. H. Jones, Jies. Lee, Jas. Carpbell, Wm Thomas, Deane, Wm. Burrell, Jno. W. hews, Chas, Bryor. M. Reeo. A. Carter, Ev-treasurer of the district Grand Lodge No. 200, G. U. O. E. has just returned from Atlantic City and other important places in New Jersey,much improved. C. Wm. Murrell will go to Atlantic City August 6th. The doctor is keeping bachelor's hall now. Rev. W. E. Taylor, and wife who were so highly entertained by the True Reformers last Wednesday evening have left the city for their home. Mrs. Sallie Murrell left for Atlantic City, N. L. Monday. Mr. Lee, brother of Mrs. Fernanda Lee, was married to Mrs. Bora Powell of 1751 K street, N. W. by Rev. Israel Denick in Philadelphia, Pa., a few days ago, at the residence of the pastor. Both left for Atlantic City to spend their honeymoon. They will return in August. Salem, N. C., to be goose all the summer. The delegates to the Business League will go over the Seaboard Air Line railroad next month. Mrs. Samuel M. Pierie and children have gone to North Carolina on a visit. CALBRAITH CHURCH. Dr. S. L. Corrothers in his sermons denounced the excursions down the Potomac river to his congregation. The Christians of the city instead of using their influence and time spending their spare change for the upbuilding of the Christian religion so as to spread the Christian influence and demonstrating the real worth of being a Christian, they partake or shake hands with the world in their entertainments and amusements. The excursions or the like entertainments are against the real Christian faith, against the landmarks that are laid down for the Christian to go by, lack of the real faith have caused nations to be against nations, congregations against congregations, families against families and children against parents. The church should never depend on GREAT RAZOR SALE 55 and 590 IMPORTED]RAZORS 89c. We will place on sale for two weeks 5000 Travellers Sample Razors Including Wade & Butcher Wasterholm Pipe. I. X L. Ern, Brandt and all leading brands. Every razor will be Honed and set ready for use and any razor not giving entire satis action will be exchanged. Fine Sparkling Ice Cream Soda 5c. a glass. Fine soaps, fine perfumes, fine everything for everybody at Peoples Drug Store THE NADINOLA GIRL FAVOURS BEAUTY CREAM PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE WASHINGTON AGENTS GRE $2 51 and $3 no IMPORTEDIRA Washington Pipe. I. X L. Ern, Brandt and a action will be exchanged. $9 c. Fine Sparkling Ice Peop the world for their existence and when Christians show to the worldly class they show lack of faith. The worldly class is waiting patiently to see what will be the outcome of the Christian religion since the Christian acts and engages in the same customs and habits. It is the Christian people and not the worldly people who have to make this world as Christ would have it to be. When our Christian people go down the river among all those worldly classes, they are in a dangerous situation and should something happen that would cause them to be called to depart with this life, what would become of them? The congregation of Galbraith, A. M. E. Z. Church approves of their pastor's advice, although everybody likes some pleasure, but Dr. S. L. Corrothers believes there is pleasure for the Christian in trying to save souls. Dr. Corrothers announced that he was going to send out a letter to each and every pastor of the District setting forth his opinion on this subject. There will be a denominational rally at Galbraith Church, 5th and K streets, N. W., August 5, at 11 o'clock A. M. and 7:30 R. M. TWO WEIL-KNOWN PEOPLE DEAD. Miss Flossie Murray eldest daughter of Spencer and Maggie Murray, departed this life last Monday between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, after comparatively a short illness. Miss Murray was a most genial, estimable and lovable young lady and enjoyed the esteem and respect of every one with whom she came in contact. She was active in church life, a teacher for many years and at the time of her demise, in St. Luke's Sunday school. Miss Murray leaves behind her legion sincerely regret her death. Mr. John Crowner, well known in the social circles of this city, and a trusted employee of the Pulman company, was buried from the 19th Street Baptist Church last Monday. Deceased was a member of the Bannower Young Men's Immediate Relief, and the Crispus Attacks Associations, who attended in a body. In addition thereto a large number of friends attended the funeral services at the church Mr. Crowner died very suddenly with an attack of hemorrhage, apparently enjoying perfect health the day prior to his death, having been seen shopping with his wife in the down town shopping district. Deceased leaves a widow, formerly Miss Alexenia Laws, of a well-known family of this city, and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Interment at Harmony Cemetery. DN TO ATLANTAI Special Fast Train from Washington to Meeting of National Negro Business League. Arrangements have been made for a special fast train from Washington to Atlanta, Ga., on account the National Negro Business League. The train will consist of baggage car, Pullman sleepers and dining car, complete and first-class in every particular and will run via the Seaboard Air Line Railway, leaving Washington, Monday, August 27, and reaching Atlanta the next day. 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C. be of the opinion that any of or charges whatsoever, demanded, or collected by any comm or carriers, subject to the pro this Act, for the transportation sons or property as defined in section of this Act, or that a tions, or practices whatsoever carrier or carriers affecting s are unjust or irreasonable, or discriminatory, or unduly p or prejudicial, or otherwise of any of the provisions of to determine and prescribe will CREDIT FOR ALL WASHINGTON. July Furniture Sale Wardrobes You have never had a better opportunity of buying reliable Furniture at a saving than is offered by our annual July sale. We have reduced all prices liberally, and many of them have been cut to less than cost. At the same time we are offering our usual easy terms of credit without extra cost. Tomorrow we shall make a special drive on WARDROBES and will make extra price cuts on every pattern in stock in addition to the general reductions. There are many styles, with single or doullie doors, and every one will be sold at a bargain price. PETER GROGAN. 817, 899, 821, 823 Seventh Street. THE BLUE RIBBON The Bise Ribbon Magazine, one of the best monthly journals published in this country, will contain this month some very interesting Christian Congress news as well as other matter of interest. The publishers of this journal are very enterprising men. POLICEMAN FINED St. Louis, July 14—In passing along North Thirteenth street Policeman J. Collins pleasantly accosted a twelve-year-old colored girl named Ruby Johnson with, "Hello, Topsy." The child resented the alleged pleasantry and because of her language Policeman Collins arrested her. When Judge Bishop, in Police Court, heard the evidence today he promptly released Ruby, severely lectured Policeman Collins and then assessed Collins $13.75, the cost of the prosecution. INTER-STATE PASSENGERS. An Appeal for Justice. Section 4. That section fifteen of said act be amended to read as follows: Section 15. That the commission is authorized and empowered, and it shall be its duty, whenever, after full hearing upon complaint made as provided in section thirteen of this Act, or upon complaint of any common carrier, it shall OX MARROW POMADE MAKES CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT. LE le Razors Including Wade & Butcher and any razor not giving entire satis- eryboby at ore 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, high schools, normal schools and 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. AND COTTON PICKERS' BAND 40 MINSTREL 40 MEISTER SINGERS Plantation Pastime Distinguished Dixie Darkies THE BAND and a "F-O-W-L DEED" Direction VOELCKEL & NOLAN The "Barnum & Bailey of Real Negro Minstrelsy. Opens season Majestic Theatre Satur day Aug. 4th and following week. civil redress against offending railways. It is a discriminatory practice, according to law cited, for railways to force colored passengers to ride in "Jim Crow" cars or deny them the right to eat in dining cars or occupy berths in sleeping cars, and a formal petition to the Interstate Commerce Commission will bring forth an order, of the Commissioners comply with their oaths, guaranteeing to colored passengers in interstate travel the same privileges white passengers are allowed. I hope you will grasp his opportunity to secure justice for our race. Longer engagements means happier of friends of all ages who deeply and Craft called from Labor to Refreshment, after which several candidates were raised to the Sublime degree. San Francisco is in great need of labor. Employers have appealed to the railroads to assist them in getting men. be of the opinion that any of the rates, or charges whatsoever, demanded, charged, or collected by any common carrier or carriers, subject to the provisions of this Act, for the transportation of persons or property as defined in the first section of this Act, or that any regulations, or practices whatsoever of such carrier or carriers affecting such rates, are unjust or unreasonable, or unjustly discriminatory, or unduly preferential or prejudicial, or otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this Act, to determine and prescribe what will be the just and reasonable rate or rates, charge or charges, to be thereafter observed in such case as the maximum to be charged; and what regulation or practice in respect to such transportation is just, fair and reasonable to be thereafter followed; and to make an order that the carrier shall cease and desist from such violation, to the extent to which the Commission find the same to exist, and shall not thereafter publish, demand, or collect any rate or charge for such transportation in excess of the maximum rate or charge as prescribed, and conform to the regulation or practice so prescribed. All orders of the Commission, except orders for the payment of money, shall take effect within such reasonable time, not less than thirty days, and shall continue in force for such period of time, not exceeding two years, as shall be prescribed in the order of the Commission, unless the same shall be suspended or modified or set aside by the Commission or be suspended or set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction. Whenever the carrier or carriers, in obedience to such order of the Commission or otherwise, in respect to joint rates, fares, or charges, shall fail to agree among themselves from the apportionment or division thereof, the Commission may after hearing make a supplemented order prescribing the just and reasonable proportion of such joint rate to be received by each carrier party thereto, which order shall take effect as a part of the original order. Washington, D. C., July 14, 1906. Hen. W. Calvin Chase, Attorney-at-Law. 1109 I street, N. W. .....Washington, D. C. Dear Stc: Having been informed that you always take a prominent part in all that affects the interests of your race, I take the liberty to enclose herewith Section 4 of the railway rate regulation law (Public, No. 337) recently passed by Congress, and which becomes effective August twenty-ninth, from which, after careful reading, you will learn that the "Jim Crow" car laws of the several Southern States are annulled so far as inter-state railway travel is concerned. In other words, when this law becomes effective, a colored person holding a ticket from a point in Mississippi to a point in Alabama, Louisiana or Tennessee is entitled to ride in the same coaches with white passengers and eat in the dining cars on Southern railway trains. Also, inasmuch as sleeping car companies are brought under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission, colored passengers, under the provisions of the law, when traveling as interstate passengers, are entitled to accommodations with white passengers in cars are entitled to both criminal and TORSY BEFORE AND AFTER USING 79 c. Teacher's College For further information address Rev. L. B. Moore, Dean, Howard University, Washington, D. C. The Dandy Dixie Minstrels Best All-Star Negro Minstrel Vaudeville, Song, Dance, Fun Show ever seen. Singers-Sweet Dancers-Dandies PHUNNY PHELLOWS Specialties-Sensational EBONY ECSTACIES Paragon Paraders Merry Minstrels Plantation Pastime William P. Owens. Arkansas. Se : . Played a number of lier compositions. Sg MONEY IN DEAD LETTERS.1) gnaroTl bin; : Her whole soul beamed in her eyes as p lJ FAS — | (S) ep “Ler or she “congratulated Mr. Trooman, and ‘More Than $5,000 Found by Washiag- | . he found that he was not as anxious to! . sem Festal OmeitleadnatAeodne | 2 OR Tleave the home of his former school- | sists SOREL ANTS <6 { of Unclaimed Mall agen: ae aa Z ° . < n mate as he had thought. He did not ats a IN LOW Wathington.—More than $5,000 was MEXICAN IS Posszso ‘ evi Wire oman see very much of Mr. Lear Ontop whea| =) SAYS CENSUS BUREAU. , recelved at the denne cme ec tas OF 15,000,000 acres : . . + . they assembled at mcals or in the draw- —_— | post cies department in May. Only} « _— - © ctr. Ling room. How pleased was Mrs. On-| mtajority of Them Are Men—Foreiga~'% Small percentage, of this amount | 7). ea enx Cus eed . cr Sur . CRRGROAAD L top when she discovered that her adopt-| * eras Outnumber aowiaa nae isos Neat ihe orion oer ie: oe Taoene wt Thecas eee » , : : : " “ | asufl- is By dre sirebella V. Chose, Auhor of “A Peeutlior People,” Ete. le eee eer ec at ter fai aor dee Dependeste— | ctent addreraca, The mafority of these | 196 t0 Gen, Terrasae—tas 7 i * : i se ee . = 7 sensed, ‘letters are written by 1 Enormous In Wasuixe TX Bre.) 5 sale el . F poor persons, In- come + (Written Especially for Tue Wasuc TOX Dre) | Lear. “Ido not think that first cousins) _|| |) |) = =——-_—s_s + > cluding many forelgaers, and are, for} | PROLOGUE. + The persons connected with this story are deseendants of two of the first far: ilies of the United States. 3 The Ontop family had the distinction ‘of being one of the leading families o! Virginia, socially, politically and in wealth. : ‘The Trooman family consisted of lin eal descendants of Lord Baltimore, o! the State of Maryland. Some of th “Troomas family are permanently locate: in foreign countries, but come to Amer tea vccasionally. CHAPTER I. Bettie Ontop was an orphan, both par- ents having died before she had Teached her teens, Her mother died first leaving her to the care of her father, who be- came depressed in spirit over the death of his wife. He went, abroad, thinking the trip would do him good. Realizing that his health was failing he reterned home and put Bettie in the charge of her brother, Lee Ontop, and ‘his wife that they might rear her as an own child, Having fallen prey to an incurable sickness, Mr. Justine Ontop made his will and had barely finished . the arrangements for the future welfare of his only child, when the reaper Death called for him, and he, too, was forever Jost to this world. Bettie was devoted"to her aunt and uncle and they to her. In a short time after the death of Bettie’s father her aunt and uncle adopted her as their own child. They had an only son who was older than Bettie and ke was away, per- fecting himself in his chosen profession, the law. = During vacation, Lear Ontop spent most of his time with his cousin and adopted sister, Bettie, and often said that he was going to try to win her as his wife when he began the practice of Jaw. His mother was shocked at the idea, but his father said he saw no reae “son why such should not be the final outcome. ‘After Bettie had received the best advantage of the home schools she was sent dbroad to the leading seminary for young women, where she got the most polished.training in every detail, ‘Mr. and Mrs, Ontop were quite lonely so they turned their attention to the real estate affairs of the late Mr. Justine Ontop. Great was their astonishment when they failed to find the deed to the home of Bettie’s parents. Diligent search’ dis- closed the fact that no deed had ever been recorded in the name of Justine Ontop, They knew that it was their duty to aécertain the cause and set about straightening everything before. their adopted daughter's return from abroad. In order to get the deed, and in fact, all the business of the property of the deceased brother straight, Mr. Lee On- top and his wife gave a deed of trust on their own home for the required amount of money, The whole matter had to be done secretly and at the same time supply the necessary wants of both ‘children while they were in school. ‘The mortgage would be paid off in a few years, for their son was sure to ob- tain a good position with some great Jaw firm. The Ontop household: was busily en- gaged in fixing for the return of their son, who had finished the law course with the highest honors and was teady to enter upon his life's work. The lead. ing frm of New York had invited him to join as a junior partner. _ Lear knew nothing of the mortgage on his father’s home, but felt very proud ‘of the promised opportunity of giving “the old folks a couple of thousands a year to make them feel good.” It was not surprising that he con cluded that his cousin Bettie “was child. ish in her ways and might not make the kind of wife a lawyer should have. She would be too inquisitive end persistent; would want to know tht why and the wherefore for everything.” He had learned that there were things in his profession which would cause a wife's suspicion to run wild and he easily aban’ doned all desire to win the hand of hi cousin. Years of careful study had made s wonderful change in the appearance of not Bettie now, but Miss Ontop, and Lear was speechless when he met hes the first time after an absence of three years. In order to rid himself of her on his return home, he had brought a friend with him to spend some time. He hoped “his friend, who was his chum at school, and his cousin would form a “liking for each other.” When he saw his cousin he wished Levi Trooman, his chum, had ‘been somewhere else. “Such a lovely woman, just the woman 7 shor . sd Me. Lear Onton mi wee f¢ loved his friend Levi and hed pi tured to himself the scene of his pees ———e future day. But now that he had seen Miss' Ontop, “perfection in the guise of woman,” he thought that she was just ie kind of helpmate he should have. Levi Trooman had all through school ‘depended on his own resources, notwith- standing his widowed mother sent him 3 amount sufficient to pay his expenses. He knew that the taxes on their large estate had not been paid since the death of his father and if allowed to go unpaid would in time prove disastrous. _ | Mary opportunities were given to the young men at the school to make their way through school by their own effort and many took advantage of them, thus instead of spending what his mother sent him, he banked it and would say, that it was for a rainy day. At gradua- tion his mother sent him a check for a large sum, some of which was used in replenishing his wardrobe and the re- mainder was deposited in the bank, Mr, Trooman had the promise of the firm -which had elected Mr. Ontop as junior member, of employment. He did not care to practice law for some time, he said. Miss Bettie Ontop received the atten- tion of Mr, Trqoman in a cordial man- ner, feeling that he was not only her cousin's guest but hers also, as it was all in the family. ‘The gentlemen were accustomed, after the last meal each day, to take a stroll in order to enjoy a quiet smoke Qn this occasion the stroll was taken, but only one seemed to enjoy the smoke. “Old boy,” said Lear, “I am going in; you follow as soon as you feel so in- clined.” ‘Mr. Trooman was a little surprised at the action of his host but made no reply. Instead of going in the house after he had finished his first cigar, he lighted another and made himself comfortable in the hammock. Between the consola- tion gained from the cigar and the gen- tle Breeze, inflated with sweet perfume from the surrounding plants, which cool- ed his brow, he took a refreshing nap. On waking he caught the sound of 2 sweet voice singing 2 song very familiar to him, and after the last strain had died, Mr, Trooman settled himself again in the hammock ‘and began to cogitate and excogitate and his conclusion was that his host had fallen jn love with Miss Ontop himself. “Any man would do the same thing.” ‘Mr, Trooman decided to leave as soon as he could without causing any of the members of the Ontop household to suse pect his ‘reason for so doing. CHAPTER II. Miss Ontop was pleased with the at- teritions of her, cousin, and yet she thought that Mr, Trooman was being slighted and so stated her thoughts to her cousin. Mr. Ontop regretted that while he was an admirer of music he was unable to render it in any form, and he had forgotten to tell Miss Ontop of the ability of his chum, both as 2 com- Poser and performer. Before saying anything of his decision to take his departure, Mr. Trooman ask- ed Miss Ontop to sing and play the song to which reference was made in the pre- ceding chapter. She said she would if he, Mr. Trooman, would play the violin obligato. With becoming modesty Mr. Trooman took the proffered violin and was ready to begin his part at the proper time, After finishing the piece all pres- ent were enraptured. Anxious to ex- hibit her skill on the violin, Miss Ontop asked Mr. Trooman to exchange places which he, with apparent reluctance, did Inwardly Mr. Trooman was glad of ‘the opportunity and as he seated him- self at the piano his friend, Mr, Lear Gniop, just remembered that at school many honors had been bestowed on Mr. Trooman for his musical ability. ‘There was no room for any improve. ment on the interpretation of Mr. Troo- man nor criticism, except complimen. tary, on his playing. “Your touch and expression are sc mich like those of my dear friend away across the ocean,” said Miss Ontop te Mr. Trooman. "That song,” she con: tinued, was sent to my friend while } was at school, and if she knew the send. ‘er and author such knowledge was held sacred, for she never admitted that she knew. No one in the entire Seminary could sender it as she did, and now to think that you even eclipse’ her perform. played a number of her compositions. ‘Her whole soul beamed in her eyes as she ‘congratulated Mr. Trooman, and he found that he was not as anxious to leave the home of his former school- mate as he had thought. He did not see, very much of Mr. Lear Ontop when ‘they astembled at meals or in the draw- ing room. How pleased was Mrs. On- top when she discovered that her adopt- ed daughter preferred the company of “Mr. Levi Trooman to that of her son, Lear. “I do not think that first cousins should marry, there is almost always something wrong .Wwith their children,” was what she would often say to her husband, L . “(Te be continued in our next.) _ THE CONSERVATOR CASE. De ne Minn Maeermetae © Oe ae ee eg Aiter Judge Asa Adams had tried D. Ewell’s complaint against the Chi- cago Conservator and found nothing in it, and dismissed it as unworthy of court consideration, Ewell tried it again in Judge John Richardson's court and the case was called Thursday. “"B. F. Moseley appeared for the Con- ‘servator and a white lawyer whose name ‘we did not get, appeared for Ewell, Mr. Ewell’s lawyer, in this court as in the ‘other, was good and able, but Ewell had no case, and no lawyer, however smart, can create a case out of nothing. The case was again non-suited or dismissed, and Mr, Ewell still dreams of othe: uae. ITEMS ON THE WING. White folks have a peculiar way of getting each other out of trouble. In the case of Marcus Crahan of Provi- dence, RI, now up for counterfeiting, the principal reasons advanced for his pardon afe previous good character, the state of is health, the severity of the senteice in view of the fact that he plead guilty and saved the government the expejise of a Jong trial, also his ex- emplary conduct in prison. If this was a colored man he would have received 30 years instead of 15, with no prospects of pardon or anything else. Now ain't this true? U. S. Senator Depew has not recover- ed from his serious ailment that caused * his withdrawal from the Senate, He is not allowed to see any callers or trans- act any business. Last Monday J. B. Sloan, Jr, chief of the President's secret service guards, was found guikty of assault and paid $io fine. It appears he struck a pho- tographer because he took a snapshot of the President, From the number of pictures and the newspaper notoriety of the President and his family there should be no kick. There is a strong disposi- tion on the part of certain white people of the United States to inaugurate a monarchy, with'the negro of course get- ting the wrong end of the stick. The backbone would be the Army and Navy, as it ig well understood that no negro can live in these bodies, especially the | Navy. Last week we made a trip cVver to ‘Anacostia. We find a good many of the race living well and doing well, own- ing their teams, etc. The new bridge is moving along in great shape. We find some of our people in the push. Major Sylvester should be congratulated. No matter what part of the city you are in, you can see some of his sleuths going the rounds. ‘The Compacks are getting together. ‘Most Worshipful Brother Henry C. Cox is working night and day. The Com- packs are the oldest negro Masonic or- ganization in the United States. At one time everything was Compack It is now State Rite, Compack and State Rite. ‘The brethren of the rth street fac- tion of Masons are having a good time at Boston, Mass. All the bodies had sessions. There was a large attendance present, etc. Much business transacted For light upon dark subjects, read the Washington Bee. ‘The members of the Virginia Avenue faction have had their hall painted? The tuilding is now in first-class shape, both in and out. N, B—We have reference to the building. We rest here. Relative to the servant problem in brief, we find that the work in these sec tions for colored servants is as follows: First, more hours; second, harder work; third, Iess pay; fourth, humiliation. I is much better for the colored brothe to enter business and be his own boss no matter how humble, than to continue as now. We know of cases of ash mer and furniture drivers who live as-comt fortable as government employes and can show mose money, 100 tot. There aregsome nice white people who treal their colored help with consideration and there are others who give them ho! stuff. We are talking from observa tions, We rest here. Ill and Rey. Sir Knight Wm. H. Ser: erson, 334 degree, uncle of Dr. P. B Brooks, 33 degree, is the assistant pas tor of Israel Bethel Church, rst and E streets, S. W, Brother Severson ig On¢ of nature's noblemen. ‘The Right Rey. Dr, Allen, M. W. N, G, Master of F. A. A. A. Y. Masons for North America, is making his grand rounds, The probabilities are that the next session of the National Grand Lodge will convene in Washington, the Capitol of the Nation. READ THE BEE. ALMSHOUSE POPULATION Low. EB, SAYS CENSUS BUREAU. Majority of Them Are Men—Forefga- “ers Outnumber American-Lorn Among Public Dependexto— : Many Are Diseased, - Washington.—The bureau of tke cen census has just published a spe- clal report on psupers in the alms- houses of the United States. The bu- Teau's inquiry deyelops several inter esting facts, among which are that pauperism ‘a decreasing and that hes- pital fecllitles for unfortunates for- merly sent to almshouses kayo be- come better and more sclentifically ad; ministered, The number of paupers in alms- houses on December 31, 1903, was 81,- 764, and the number admitted during 190 81,412, making a total of 163, 176 perscns who were in simshouses during the whole or a part of the year 1904, Of this total 111,817 were men and 61,359 women. The number in- cluded 52,444 mea ané 29,320 wom- en, and the number edmitted, 59,373 men and 22,039 women. ‘Tho number of paupers fn alms. houses {n 1880 was €6,203 and In 1890 73,045. But although the number of almshouso paupers {s increasing the increase has not kept pace with the growth of population and consequently the ratlo of almshouse paupers to pop ulation is decreasing. In 1880 {t was 132 per 100,000 of population; it de creased to 116.6 in 1690 and to 1014 fn 1903. In part, at least, this decline in institutional pauperism ts due to changes in the treatment of the men- tally and physically defective poor, who in former times were sent to almshouses but are now cared for In hospitals or asylums, and also to the development of raticnally organized ebarlty which strives to make the poor self-supporting and to place destitute children In families rather than in almshouses, Although pauperism is less preva- lent among women than among men, the chief distinction, between the two gexea seems to be that women, kay- {ag once entered an almshouse are there permanently, while men are to @ large extent only winter boarders. Although decreasing, ‘the ratios are etill high in some of the older com- monwealths located in sections with large urban centers and a compara- tively severe climate. Climate affects pauperism tn etates whero severe winters prevail and those permitting easy entrance and dis charge from almshouses. For example, states with large ur ban populations and states with meth- ods of almshouse admlalstration al- lowing greet freedom of Ingress and egress show large percentages of ad- missions and discharges, while agri- cultural states and states with mild winters show correspondingly small percentages. ‘The percentages of discharges do not, however, signify that the discharged never return, for ef the thousands who are discharged with the opening of summer the majority can be depended upon to return with the cold weather. In fact, the number admitted during 1904 wers, for the moat part, seasoned tnmatgs, ‘The forelgn-born whites whose eco- nome position is not high show a greater tendency toward pauperism than the native whites ef mative pa- Tentage and native whites of foreign parentage, There is, however, no rea- ton to belleve that many immigrants drift tanto almshouses soon after thelr arrival in the United States, for only 2.3 per cent, of all the foreign born {a almshouses had been fa this coun- try for less than five years. Among the different nationalities of forelgn- born whites the degree of thrift, com- bined with racial charactertatics, seems to determine the tendency toward pau- periem, ‘That pauperism fs in a large meas ure a concomitant of age and {ts 20 companying evils {s shown by the larga Dercentage at least 50 years of age, and the rapid increase ia the number ge slmshouse paupers ia each of the aucceeding quinquennial age periods between 35 and 65 years, after which the high death rata preveats any fur ther tnerease, “ ‘Th relation between age aad pac- pelem ts also shown whea it {s ob- sacred that the proporties of paupera appears to be much smaller among the mative whites of forelem parentage, {A which clase there are comparatively few elderty persons, than tt 1s among the Loteien bara whites pase class 1s composed for the most adulta, 5 s Among the relattrely targe members of megrose tm the earlier age groups are ‘found. many whe are suxeriag trom pulmocary complalets aad masy feableminded whe sre eent te the Slmshouse as soon as thelr Inability to earn @ livelihodd fs estedlished. Of tire total papers tm almshouses early tye-thiris wore meataliy or phyoleally detective, - epg TiOtt Bracelet in Gutta, ¢ “Vreelinati—Henry~ KeMermaa, a ® Berard, an entbusiastio Civstph Of teaax KWalton, reported te cahea of an unuvually large eottuh, whink fata iy Menmeik «end Wratt ao Mise dans Sanning, @ git Seices, while sha ape ose Poabiag with him tures years ago. The beacelet was re turned te {ts owner. MONEY IN DEAD LETTERS. ‘More Than $5,000 Found by Washiag- ton Postal Oficials—Great Amount of Unclaimed Mall Wathington.—More than $5,000 w2s recelyed at the dead-letier office of tho Post office department in May. Only a small percentage, of this amount can be returned to the senders, for the reason that the writers give insufi- ctent addresses. The mafority of these letters are written br poor persons, 1n- cluding many forelgaers, and are, for the most part, intended for mail-order houses, but en accoust of wrong ad- dresses finally feack the dead-letter office, The total number of pleces of un- claimed matter recelved during the month was 805,65, against 667,160 tn Apa, but notwithstanding the large facrease {n receipts, every plece of all recelved was opened and treated, leaving no accumelation at the begin- niag of this month. A new record was made in the per- centage of letters returned ta senders, 20 per cent. being the average for the month. It is ostimated that not more than 25 per ccat of the socalled “re- turnablo” letters can fn fact be Te- turned. Tho number’ of letters re- turned last month was 125,018, asainat 315,857 In April, 1906, and 109,332 tn "May, 1905. Money was forjn! tn 7,243 letters, to ‘the amount of $5,167.51. In May, 1905, $4,568.03 was contained in 7,259 let- ters, showing a slight decrease for 190€ in the umber of letters recetyed containing money, but quite a consid- erable increase in the amount of money tnelosed. FLEAS KEEFING THEM BUSY ee | State Employes in 20ichigan’s Capital | Complain of Guinea Pigs * dn Bullding. | Lansing, Mich.—The state highway department and the state dalry and food department occupy quarters {a ee State block on one of the principal corners of Washloston avenue Em- ployes of the highway department com: plain that the food department mms caused the buflding to become Infested with fleas, which are a source of great | ansorance, The food department keeps & num- ver of guinea pigs to which It feeds suspicious srticles of food to ascertain whether they contain polson. If the ore {s poleonous the pigs die; If it ts healthy they grow fat. }_ The food department's piss are fat ‘Fat guinea pigs attract fleas and hence |the complaint of the highway em- ‘ployes. They assert that the fleas climb the stairs and interrupt the ‘state's business, | When some of the highway depart. ment clerks should be engaged In ex: ‘amining specifications for a stone road or writing out speeches for the high- way commissioner they are to be fortid jehasing the elusive flee. They re- spectfully request that the guin 2 pigs ‘be abolished. ARMY MARKSMEN GAIN. Preaident Zxpresses His GratiScation Over the Remarkable Progrs Among Enlisted Moc ‘Washiagton.—In a letter to Acting Becretary Oliver, President Roosevelt has expressed his gratification over the remarkable progress {n marksman- ship by the enlisted men of the army. Before the Spanish war the American private soldier was admittedly the best shet in the werld. The addition of a large number of volunteers had the ef- fect of greatly reducing the averare, Dut since the reorganization follewing the war every effort has teen made to BUmulate Interest in marksmanship, and the result ts that to-day the aver- Are is probably higher than it was at the begtuning of the war. ‘The figures laid before the president which elicted is approval showed jthat in 1903 there were in the whole ray 58 expert rifemen, $49 sharp. shooters and 500 marksmen, as the Ta rious grades are knewn techalcally. In the follewing year these had $3- creased te 166 expert riflemen, 1,433 sharpebocters and 3,484 marksmen Last year the record stood 596 expert Yiflemen, 3,871 charpshooters aad 3,496 matkemes, BREAD AND MILK HER ELIXIR Woman Whe Made It or Diet for Forty Xears Divs at 108 with Torm of a Girt, Mew York.—Whether a diet of beosd and milk taxon almect exclusivety tor 40 years io responsible Sor the semark- abla preservation from the eXects of old age sdown In tha dey of Mvz. Mary Pay, whs dled ta the elty alme deuse at the age of 16 years a few aya io a question of debate sang Praiekne |. Deepite tee oxtrene are of Mes. F37 her body Sa ia as perfect physical cea. dition aad aa well nourished as that of @ comparatively young wemaz, ne- cording ta Coroner's Phyalelaa "Dr, Pullip Olemica, *t bave performed 4514 antepeles,” sald De. @Hanlon, “bot she was the Dawg preserved person I ever sax ‘Wore i nat for the lines fa bor face abe would aot bare been taken f¢1 mere then 25 years of age. “Be weighed appreaimately 14 ‘pounds and wes a Little more them five font io deta. ‘The body was escsp- y wpll nourished, ang the toot ‘ix rene OOH AR Nerrer fara wr * ta ae re oc Cow's Bromach o Diamond Mine, Neos beuse om eterecametacs In the stomach of a cow, The stone ts valued at $100. . LARGEST LAND OWKER AGED “MEXICAN IS Posszcsog OF 15,000,000 AczEs . —— Three-Quartera of a City and Carinty Hunéreds of Thotsancs Aso B.. long to Gen, Terrazas—Has Exormons Income Chihuahus, Mesico.—Ger Ls» rs, Tazas, whose wealth 18 cote: s estimated at $200,007, 2 to ‘the seventy-fifth annlversaz, of 3 birth at his home tn this <7. +. days ago. Gen. Terrazas ts <1: +) the largest Individuai lant .- es | the world, bis estates tmewes=: co approximating more thin = acres. He owns several baste + | sand head of cattle, horses. 5: = goats. Some of the rkbest i - Mexico belong to him. : He and his son-in-law, ::- . Creel, the acting governor of :3* g- control the banking busizess ct 3; ‘portion of Mexico, and they are ‘arse Saterested also in dome of the big faz. thal institutions of Mexico City Tar. fourths of the residences and tusizeu houses in this clty of 50,000 peoy.e a owned by Gen Terrazas, and bez. colres an enormous incote fr x re::. als. Most of the large industria: p.:- + fn this elty and througkout the et: were established and are one! Gen. Terrazes and Gov. Creei Despite his advanced ase Ces 7. raras cerotes several hora each ?iy to directing the managemeat of many Inttresta. He recently mate : horseback journey of more hig - iaiies, Inspecting bis rancbes cz: farms. It Was not an Snfregert ¢. ‘currence While on bis trip to spend +: or twelve hours a day im the aa!2.+ He employs many thousands of ¥+1. eans and Is highly regarded 07 ctez ‘all Gen. Terrazas bas been cone... al governor of the state of Chicnat ; for many years. He retired from tt: active duties Of the-office a few sean ago and had bis son-in-law, Ezri; © Crele, appointed to the place as 2 Ing governor. Gov. Creel had Azer! tan {dens and the state 1s. max'zi wonderful industrial progress tts his direction. CATS ABLE TO STOP TRAINS Engineers Say Eyes of Feline Fassil Are Like Signal Lamps at Night. Brookfield, Mo—“Did you ever ite & Dinck cat's eyes when they were {a the line of an electric ght?” asked Bea Woodlief, traveling eaginesr fer the Missourt division of the Buriing- ton road. “If one steps ox the iu- road track ahead of the engize ard looks up the engineer sees twe virid Ughts abead of bim as large acd clearly defined as any slgzal service Ughts om the road, Sometimes they are red, but most generally grees or white, In the night time, of cours, the eagincer .an't see the cat, and all be can do s to run ix obedteses to tae cateyi signals. If they uc white bo gote ahead, without slsex- ing; {€ green be is eantious; if mf ‘Me applies the alr to make = #103. Somatimes a train ia brought to s dead halt before the warineer ‘ears what's up agalast him. Tne roscicg men tell mo that the eyes of polecris and rabbits are almost as perfect stz- pals a3 cat's eves. No, there's teea te talk of training cats to act as sie: nalmen. Engineers would stazd for {t, decause they hate cats oa rezeral principles, and if they had thelr war ‘would be happy to ley the ualrersa: fellne on the rails {a front of thelr Tecomotires and crowd on all steam” SEEK RELICS OF IRELAND. Deputation Coming te United States te Obtain Objects for Exhibition at-Dublia in 1907. Londor—A deputation ts mols 0 America to obtain objects of historical interest for the tnternational exhibt- tom to be held at Dublin In 1901. Prof Taomas H. Teegan, principal of ths Central Training college, Dublin, bu salled for Newr York, and Father Pat- tek Lally of Galway and Col. MeHsc¥- ett of Dublin will follow, They ¥t Vinit all the larger elttes to obtaia rel- igi the possession of families of descent and objects associate! with the Nazoleoale era held by A1r Seana, ‘Whils the exhibition ts being stroze ty supported opposition te {t has tes arocsed Sa geome quarters, Tae iri} aatlonalists are espectally epposad 12 , Joaa EB Retmoad, Mader of tt Irigh partlameatary party tn the hoot of cocumons, explaining that what [b> Yaak desired a present was a 2atioz! Raf net an intoraations] exiititios, M tha Irish Sadustrioa are act suftelsdS7 Geveraped te be pisced beside the 51> ‘Washers of ober countries. Reyreceatations hare bern mite D the sdate derartmens at Wasdiss? eet bo euppcrt the exhibition by | couraplaz people to exalt. Sela Bankes Fy the Feet. Monat Kelty, Pa—There appett |? de on abundance of seakes i Bulle: fom ovunty, 624 many realérats Of wag a dates Bad markets t B pouree of censideratia prot. Ya Ma seagehes Hiram Kstestrick, tf westaaalle wieadi oso OP tet averaged tra fos 13 I "Fasan worg dele te George Y. Desert Gealer at’ Chateworth, at the rate +f 18 cents, 8 foot. Kilpatrick took tH paakes “je scarket” wrapped arectd hla arm, ag be Lod 20 other way 4 carry then. oe A TEMPLE OF BUDDHA ONE RECENTLY TRANSPORTED FROM JAPAN. Interesting Oriental Place of Worship Said to Be the Only One in Ameri- ca—Has Been Placed in Phil- adelphia Park. Philadelphia.—In this free land the priors or the superstitious may worship anything or nothing without causing comment. But we have not yet grown accustomed to the worship of Buddh, and the sight of Japanese appealing to the gods of their island home is one to cause a national craning of neckh. The shrine that is the mecca for plous orientals is a temple recently set up by Japanese workmen in a shady corner of Fairmount park. Philadelphia. It was never intended as a place of worship, but was set up merely as a curiosity for American visitors to the park. Just as plous Americans in a foreign land, however, would avail themselves of the privilege of praying and meditating in a Christian church, so Japs who live in Philadelphia or who go there on foreign ships, seek the favor of their own gods in the quiet retreat just erected in Fairmount park. The temple is said to be the only one outside of Japan. The Japa are indebted to John H. Converse and Samuel M. Vauclain for the privilege of worshipping Buddha in a foreign land. Once within the sacred portals Buddhists might imagine themselves back in the land of the lotus. Wideeyed and gentle visaged goddesses await the coming of the believer, wonderfully carved symbols adorn the altars, mother of pearl incense bowls are at hand for the faithful, and Buddha deities in various poses invite a continuance of the homage to which they were accustomed in the land of their origin. It is very interesting, very oriental and ancient enough to satisfy the most exacting lover of the antique. The temple was built more than 300 years ago at the village of Purimachi, province of Hadachi, Japan, by Lord Satake Globu-no-Tayu, of the noble Satake family, in memory of his father, and for the peaceful rest of his departed soul. It is two stories high and resembles an Indian pagoda in its architecture. There is an out- THE BUDHIST TEMPLE IN PHILA- DELPHIA. side balcony on the second story encircling the structure, which is 45 feet high, 30 feet wide and 16 feet in depth. Its roof is tiled, as are all Buddhist temples, in distinction from Shinto temples, which are always straw thatched. The chrysanthemum, which is the Japanese imperial crest, is seen prominently upon the roof. It was allowed to be put there when the imperial tablet was conferred upon the Temple Sculouj. The two Deva Lings, Braham and Indra, stand on either side of the gate as guards of the temple. Fantastic and fabulous beasts carved out of wood project from every beam and support, corresponding to the gargoyles of Christian ecclesiastical architecture. The old bronze bell, which hangs on the balcony was cast 460 years ago, and was used to summon the devout to pray. In the interior of the second floor are the shrines and religious treasures. The shrine of the Goddess of Mercy stands in the center, guarded on each side by two sacred dogs which were carved 600 years ago. Hung about are the curious cymbals, gongs, bells and drums which are used in the religious ceremonies. On the wall hangs a picture of the Buddhist paradise, painted on silk. Eternal Buddha is seen in one corner. The mural paintings are by the best artists of the time, and the design is different in each panel. Among the regular visitors to the temple are members of the Japanese colony at the University of Pennsylvania. One student, a devout worshipper of Buddha, is almost a daily visitor to the shrine in the park. He is always alone, and is very careful to see that no mocking freshman or sophomore follows him to the scene of his devotion. Only the flesh and blood guardians of the temple and Brahma, the force-looking image who eternally scours at the visitors, see the little student burn incense to the gods of his homeland. Chain-Making Machine Belong, a Belgian inventor, has devised what is said to be the first successful apparatus with which, by the use of but one furnace and one machine, a continuous chain may be made and completely finished. The iron is fed into the machine in the shape of straight rods, and comes out a complete chain. Chains of any size may thus be made, from the smallest "tackles" up to huge chains used in the navy. Paris Exports Record Broken. Consul General Mason, at Paris, has completed the records for the fiscal year. He says the total exports from Paris to the United States were $52,97,655, showing an increase of 27 per cent, and breaking the record. FOUND TREASURE IN LAKE. Boys While Bathing at Cleveland Discover Iron Chest, But Are Forced to Give It Up to Brewers' Union. Cleveland, O.—"Ouch!" exclaimed one of a group of small boys who were bathing in the lake the other afternoon. "Gee, my foot hit something! Somethin' hard like iron." Soon all were splashing about and groping their way along the bottom, endeavoring to find the cause of the trouble. In a few minutes two of them bumped heads as they crawled blindly about. Then they put out their hands and one of them felt a hard, squaro metallic substance. He struggled to the surface with a good sized iron chest in his arms. All shouted as they gathered around: "Cap'n Kidd's treasure." "Guess we ain't lucky!" And they carried the box, good and heavy, to the shore. There they expected to open it and to divide the treasure in true pirate style. "Maybe its diamonds and gold and silver—and—" Just then a patrolman happened on the scene. "What's that? Found Capt. Kidd's treasure, have you? Guess not. I've heard of that iron chest before." He took charge of it and carried it to the station house. When the lid was pried open inside were found stock certificates and life insurance policies to the amount of $4,000 and other valuable papers. It was the iron box which had been stolen from the office of the Brewers' union on the night of June 21 by some one who entered the office with a duplicate key and then abstracted the box from the safe. A silver watch was missing from the chest. Otherwise the contents were intact. Frederick Zepp, the treasurer of the union, was called to the station and took charge of the box. CABIN NEARLY 200 YEARS OLD Pittsburg, Pa.-Alone, yet with stately appearance, stands a log cabin built of rough hewn timber and mud plaster upon Squirrel hill by John McComb, nearly 175 years ago. At that time the McComb cabin was a veritable fortress. Indians galore inhabited the now peaceful residential section of Squirrel hill and many times the McComb family and their few nearby neighbors were forced to take up arms and fight for their lives against the "redskins." The log cabla stands alone in the center of a big plot of ground just off Murray Hill avenue. The old cabin, of historic fame, is now a dilapitated structure. The walls still stand as firm as when they were erected some years ago, but the floors have warped, and the interior is in a general state of decay. In the collar of the cabin are located two large wells of water, dug by the McComb family at a time when they were besieged by Indians. Until last February the cabin was occupied by an old servant of the McComb family, Mrs. Lucy Rogers. For 23 years after the McComb family vacated the cabin Mrs. Rogers and her family lived in the log house. Mrs. Rogers was a slave to Dr. E. A. Van Camp, formerly American consul to the Fiji islands, and after her services as bondswoman to that family ceased she entered the employ of the McComb family. DIG UP HISTORIC CANNON. Palermo, N. J.—There has just been dug up here and removed to Ocean City a cannon with a revolutionary history. For more than a century it had done duty as a fender on the Marshall property, on what is known as the Cannon and Shore road, where it had been placed by Urlah Smith, an early settler of the county, and who owned the property at that time. While the cannon had long been famous in that section, little was known of its history, and H. L. Stafford, of this place, looked it up. From Barber's history of Cape May county he learned that the cannon was one of the 12 thrown overboard from the British-brigantine Delight, which went ashore in a fog on Peck's Beach, on June 2, 1779. The local millit took possession of the vessel and sent its crew under guard to Philadelphia. The cannon, cast off to lighten the ship in an effort to get off the beach, was found by Smith and placed at the corner of his land for a fender. Girl Trudges 300 Miles Richmond, Va.—Tanned by the summer sun and begrimed by the dust of travel, Mrs. Catherine Hampton recently reached Richmond after a journey on foot from Abingdon, Washington county, more than 300 miles from Richmond. The young woman, who is attractive, says that she left her home on May 1, proceeding by way of the country roads, stopping for food and shelter whenever the day's journey happened to find her. She declares her sole idea in making the long journey was to see and talk to Gov. Swanson. She believes he is the greatest man in the world. Secretary Ben Owens did not deem it advisable to have his chief bothered with the curiosity seeker. Boom in Japanese Trade. London.—Japanese foreign trade for the first six months of 1906, according to the correspondent at Tokyo of the Times, shows an increase of $10,000,000 in exports and a decrease of $30,000,000 in imports as compared with the same period of 1905. TO VISIT NEIGHBORS SECRETARY ROOT OFF FOR PAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE. Significance of Official's Mission to South America—Wal Attempt to Dispel Erroneous Reports Regarding Our Attention. Washington—An important importance to both South America and the United States is the trip of Secretary of State Roosevelt making a present to the third pan-american conference at Rio de Janeiro and to the other principal South American cities. The purpose of the trip, it is frankly stated, is to encourage better relations with our South American neighbors. Secretary Root will make a number of speeches and will talk personally with all the most distinguished statesmen of the south American countries. He will try to remove the popular idea from the Latin-American mind that the United States is armed with a big stick and intends eventually to bring the entire western hemisphere under its control. In place of these erroneous beliefs Secretary Root will tell them that we will protect them from old world invasion and will try to be friendly and trade-in peace with them. We will insist, he will tell them, that they must pay their debts and fight off plagues. Root goes not officially, but as a distinguished visitor to the conference, which meets at Rio de Janeiro about the 23d of July. The president's summer palace at Petropolis, across the bay, will be his residence. From Rio, at the conclusion of the conference the Charleston will convey Secretary Root to Montevideo and Buenos Aires, around the Horn to Valparaiso, Bueno Ventura and up to Panama. He will inspect the canal and return home in October. The official representatives of the United States to the Pan-American conference will be William I. Buchan, chairman; ex-Gov. H. A. Montague, of Virginia; Dr. L. S. Rowe, of the A. B. SECRETARY OF STATE ROOT. (Cabinet Official Who Is Making a Tour of South American Countries) University of Pennsylvania; Van Weer Polk, of Tennessee; Tullo Larrinaga, the Porto Rican delegate in congress; Prof. Paul S. Relnch, of the University of Wisconsin, and Charles Ray Dean, of the state department, who goes as secretary. For the first time the South American countries have been asked to the conference at The Hague. So that fact makes the coming Pan-American conference very important. The delegates of all the creditor countries will probably take a united stand in favor of what is known as the Drago doctrine, the name being derived from the fact that it was the first generally advocated by Dr. Louis Drago, minister for foreign affairs of the Argentine republic. This doctrine is briefly that a citizen of some foreign country, as, for example, the United States, who lends money to the the government of a South American country, ought to depend solely upon the courts of the country to which the money is loaned for collection, and that under no circumstances should he invoke the aid of his own government to collect such a debt. In support of such a doctrine it is pointed out that money lenders who advance money to impeccable and unreliable governments, such as some of the South American republics are, charge sufficient interest and impose other hard conditions to fully compensate for the risks they run of losing the money. It is considered unfair by South American statesmen that their governments should become involved in continuous diplomatic difficulties with foreign nations by dealings which have been of a private character and with private citizens of those countries. The conference will discuss other subjects, such as international copyright, quarantine regulations, uniformity of customs and curt regulation, and the general topic of arbitration. Leper Colony in Philippines The first permanent leper colony in the Philippines has been established on Culion island, in the Philippines, and 200 lepers have been removed there from Cebu. All cases discovered in the future will be sent there. Four Catholic nuns have volunteered their services and are now en route to the settlement to devote their lives to nursing the afflicted. "Spotless Town" Is Found. Pickford township, in northern Michigan, a Chippewa county subdivision with a population of 1,500 and an area of 112 square miles, possesses a unique distinction. Since its organization in 1877 it has had only one criminal case. The first liquor license is yet to be granted and paupers are unknown. TO STUDY YANKEE TACTICS Lieut. Brugere of France Will Attend United States College Through Courtesy of Roosevelt. Kansas City.-Lieut. Jean Batiste Brugere, son of Gen. Brugere, chief of staff of the French army, is the guest of officers at Fort Leavenworth. The presence of the young Frenchman in this country is a recognition by President Roosevelt of the courtesies paid Gen. Chaffee, Gen. Bell and Gen. Crover by Gen. Brugere during the visit of the American officers to France last year. Upon the return of the American commission, after spending several weeks in France studying French mil- 2 LIEUT. JEAN BATISTE BRUGERE (French Army Officer Who Will Study American Military Methods) LIEUT. JEAN BATISTE BRUGERE (French Army Officer Who Will Study American Military Methods.)' tary methods, Gen. Bell made it known to the president that Gen. Brugere was exceedingly anxious that his son should have a course of study at the United States staff college. Some months ago President Roosevelt extended an invitation to the young man to enter the school at Fort Leavenworth, and Lieut. Brerges arrived in 'New York about the middle of March. He visited President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft before coming west. Leout. Brugere, who is 22 years old, comes from a long line of French warriors. He holds a commission in the Chasseurs d'Afrique, now stationed at Tlemcen, Algeria. He was a student at the Ecole Militaire at St. Cyr for two years and at Saunure a year, after which he received a commission in the regiment to which he belongs at the present time. Until the opening of the staff college next fall Leout. Brugere will devote himself to the American language and acustom himself to American ways. LOCOMOTIVE IN POLITICS. Equipped with Private Observatory—"Vermont Political Machine" Has Interesting History. New York.—One of the best equipped of the few private observation locomotives owned by railroad officials in this country is the St Lawrence, the property of the Central Vermont railway. This locomotive, which has an interesting history, was originally owned by Col. E. C. Smith, former president "THE VERMONT POLITICAL MACHINE." of the Central Vermont road and governor of Vermont, and was used by Gov. Smith as the pilot of his private car, Manafield. By some of those who were active in Vermont politics while Mr. Smith was chief executive of the Green Mountain state the St. Lawrence was known as "the Vermont political machine," a name which was developed through the frequent use of the locomotive on political errands in state campaigns. When Gov. Smith retired from the presidency of the road, the St. Lawrence became the property of the railway company and is now used by General Manager Jones and other officials. The locomotive was constructed with a view to the peculiar uses to which it might be and is now put, such as conveying the chief officials of the road on their tours of inspection over the Hine, as well as for hauling the private cars on trips of business or pleasure. It was built in Schenectady, 14 years ago. It is of the eight-wheel type, with the observation car in front and above the boiler. The observation saloon is handsomely furnished with carpet and rattan chairs. The boiler mountings on the engine are nickel plated, and the observation saloon is equipped with electric lights. A speed recorder and other modern appliances are attached. The total weight of the engine is 158,000 pounds and is capable of developing 160 pounds of steam pressure, a sufficiency to guarantee a high rate of speed for a locomotive of that type. PLAN TO JOIN LAKES PROJECT TO CONNECT BODIES OF MICHIGAN AND SUPERIOR. Bill Authorizing Waterway Introduced in Recent Congress—Cost Estimated at $40,000,000—Would Take Six Years to Build. St. Ignace, Mich.—What has been looked upon more or less as a wild dream of a ship canal by the people of northern Michigan may yet become a reality if the views of Lawrence E. O'Mara, once of Sault Ste. Marle but now of Chicago, are to be taken as correct. His scheme is for the construction of a ship canal between Lakes Michigan and Superior following a route a few miles to the east of Marquette. A bill authorizing the project was introduced in the recent conven- Were such water way constructed it would mean a saving in distance from the head of the lakes to Lake Michigan of over 400 miles. The canal would be 40 miles long and would cost, it is estimated, $40,000,000. Schemes contemplating the same project have been broached before, but nothing ever came of them. The plan has been pronounced feasible by some persons, while others have said that it was impracticable, among these a Marquette engineer familiar with the proposed route, who figures that at the highest point a cut to a depth of 220 feet would be necessary, and this through solid rock. However, Mr. O'Mara declares that the promoters have confidence in being able to float the proposition and carry the project to a successful issue. The bill introduced in congress provided that Thomas Dolan, Jr., F. B. Sprague, L. E. O'Mara, John H. Mauritius, G. W. Dolan, Edward Sprague and Lincoln H. Titus be granted the right of way through the waters of the United States to enable the construction and operation of a ship canal connecting Lakes Michigan and Superior via Whitefish river, Mud lake and Au Train river and lake, in the state of Michigan, with power and authority to construct and maintain all necessary harbors, locks, dams, channels, dikes and piers without expense to the United States. The bill provides that the secretary of war shall first approve the plans for such canal or channel and that the privileges shall in no way interfere with the usual navigation along the proposed waters. The bills also provides that in the transportation of military or naval stores, troops or mutilations of war of the United States no toll shall be charged, and in addition no tolls shall be charged logs or rafts or craft now able to use the waters. In the event the bill is passed construction shall be undertaken within two years and the canal completed within six years. HUNDRED SHOTS A MINUTE Cleveland, O.—A new auto-electric battery, capable of sending a machine forward at the rate of 50 miles an hour, and at the same time of firing 100 shots a minute, is the latest death-dealing device about to be patented by S. N. McClean, of the McClean Arms company. For two years he has been experimenting. His device is expected to make the automobile a popular engine of war. The battery works automatically, firing shells $1\frac{1}{2}$ inches in diameter. There is practically no recoil from the discharge of the gun, and the speed of the machine is not interfered with. The battery is operated by a chauffeur from an unexposed position at the rear of the machine, a turn of a crank regulating the speed and the firing apparatus. Must Behave Five Years. Oroville, Cal.—The last will and testament of John Dudley Meng, a capitalist who resided at Chico and who was known all over the northern part of California, has been file dfor probate in this country. The approximate value of the estate is $60,000. Under the will the estate is to go to an only son, Charles Anderson Meng. The will, however, recites that the son shall receive only $20 a month for a period of five years. After that time if young Meng quits his reckless ways and acquires a fixed purpose in life the trust shall expire. If not the allowance shall continue. President Lives in Terror Mexico City.—So terrified is President Cabrera of Guatemala of the revolutionists, according to Duncan Bankhart, consul general of Salvador here, that all of his food is sent to him in a tin can by his mother and securely locked, lest it be poisoned en route. Cabrera is so afraid of assassination that he never sleeps two consecutive nights in the same room. It is also said that Cabrera has become so morbid that he has imprisoned the wives of leading citizens. Wars on Walter's Napkin. Berlin..Prof. Kron has started in a leading medical journal, a crusade against the waiters' napkin, which he says, is a "deplorably unhygienic piece of linen, which should be abolished from all civilized countries." He notices how the waiters carry their napkins, now in their hands, now in their trousers pockets, and sometimes under their arms. They use it to wipe table tops, glasses, knives, forks, perirapitation from their brows, and beer from their lips. Oyster Bay, N. Y.—President Roosevelt has appointed E. E. Clark, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., grand chief of the Order of American Railway Conductors, a member of the interstate commerce commission. The new appointee fills one of the two new commissionerships provided by the railroad rate law passed by congress during the last session. Mr. Clark has shown great ability in the handling of labor questions, both in his position as head of the railway conductors and as a member of the anthracite coal strike commission. He was highly commanded to A. B. (Well-Known Labor Leader Who Has Been Appointed to Interstate Commerce Board.) the president by his associates. He is cordially indorsed also by the senators and representatives from Iowa, and by several of the most influential labor organizations. Mr. Clark has been at the head of the Railway Conductors' brotherhood for many years. The president believes that he has the confidence of the labor element of the country as completely as any other man. Mr. Clark was born on February 18, 1856, within the sound of the locomotive whistles of old Erie, in the quiet village of Lima, in Livingston county, N. Y. His father died when the boy was but six years old, but Clark's will and energy wore early manifest. He entered and graduated from the Geneese Wesleyan seminary at Lima, at that time an institution of wide reputation. In 1874 his mother, accompanied by her four children, went west and located in Austin, Minn. While there Clark obtained employment as brakeman on a western railroad and from then until 1889 went through the usual trials and hardships incident to the life of a brakeman, freight and passenger conductor, when he resigned active railroading to enter the service of the Order of Railway Conductors of America. He was elected to the position of grand senior conductor by the grand division, which met at Denver. One year afterwards he became grand chief conductor, which position he has now held for 16 years to the great dignity and credit of the order and himself. RESTING PLACE FOR HANNA Clerodain, O.-The mausolium in Lake View cemetery, Cleveland, which is to be the last resting place of the remains of Marcus A. Hanna, will be entirely completed within the next few weeks at most. The exterior work is already about done, and the grounds have been graded and sown with grass seed. The body of the late MAUSOLEUM OF THE LATE SENATOR HANNA senator, now in the vault of the Wade Memorial chapel will be removed to the Hanna mausoleum during the present summer. The Hanna mausoleum is bell of white marble, and cost $100,000. It stands upon an imposing eminence perhaps a quarter of a mile from the entrance to the cemetery. Only a few hundred feet away upon another eminence is the memorial to President Garfield, and nearby is the John D. Rockefeller monolith. The Wade Memorial is but a short distance from the new mausoleum. It is conceded to be one of the most beautiful memorial chapels on the American continent. Ozone a New Air Product Ozone is not ozone. It is a new product of an electro-chemical company of New York, and is a specially prepared fused form of sodium peroxide having the peculiar property of emitting free oxygen when it comes in contact with carbon dioxide charged with moisture. It is of bluish gray, color, and is east in small blooms which are packed in airtight can, and in this form is easily transported. It is believed that by the use of ozone the air in submarine boats may be kept fresh for many hours at a time. KINK·NE Great Hair Straightener and Grower Most Wonderful Discovery ever made for curly, kinky and knotty hair. Makes hair grow long, straight, soft and silky; cures dandruff and stops falling hair. Kink-ine acts like magic on the ir. Hink-ine Is No Experiment. It was discovered by B. 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Thirty-ninth Annual Session w ill begin October 1, 1906, eight months. STUDENTS MATRICULATED FOR DAY INSTRUCTION. of our goods over all Kink Ine, price 35c., on both for only 50 cents. Henry Evans, 922 F street H. Harris, 600 3d st. Y. S. Richardson, 316 northwest. S. Ledbetter & Son, VERSITY MENT charmaceutical Colleges.) D. C. begin October 1, 1906, an DR DAY INSTRUCT To prove the quality and superi- ority of our goods over all others you can secure at the following druggists below one full-sized bot-tle of Kink Ine, price 35c., one cakeof Kink Ine Soap, the best shampoo and toilet soap in the world, price 25c., both for only 50 cents. Gray & Gray, 12th and You sts. Henry Evans, 922 F street N W. W. P. Napper, 1846 7th st. N.W. G. H. Cardozo, 12th and R sts. L. H. Harris, 600 3d st. S. W. John W. Morse, 19th and L sts. northwest. W. S. Richardson, 316 4 1-2 st., southwest. HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges.) WASHINGTON, D. C. Thirty-ninth Annual Session w ill begin October 1, 1906, and continue eight months. STUDENTS MATRICULATED FOR DAY INSTRUCTION ONLY. Four years' graded course in Medicine. Three years' graded course in Dental Surgery. Three years' graded course in Pharmacy. Instruction is given by the didactic lectures, quizzes, clinics and practical laboratory demonstrations. Well equipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcelled hospital facilities. lectures, quizzes, clini all equipped laboratories ties. Instruction is given by the didactic lectures, quizzes, clinics and practical laboratory demonstrations. Well equipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcelled hospital facilities. All students must register before October 12, 1906. For catalogue or other information, apply to F. J. SHADD. M. 01 R Street. NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON CANDY KITCHEN 1614 14th street, N. W. All kinds of delicious ice cream delivered free. One oo; one quart, 25 cents; one pint, 15 cents. Our Candies Made Daily. Chocolates, Bon Bons, Taffy and drops of all kinds ten nd. apply to F. J. SHADD, M.I. Secret ON CANDY KITCHEN delivered free. One cents. le Daily. drops of all kinds ten c n Drug St NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON CANDY KITCHEN 1614 14th street, N. W. All kinds of delicious ice cream delivered free. One gall $1.00; one quart, 25 cents; one pint, 15 cents. Our Candies Made Daily. Chocolates, Bon Bons, Taffy and drops of all kinds ten cent. pound. South Washington Drug Stor South Washington Drug Stor SOUTH WASHINGTON DRUG STORE RICHARDSON'S PHARMACY. 316 41/2 Street. S.W. where you will find everything in the drug line. It will headquarters of the Young People's Christian Congress for Medicines, Soda Water, Toilet Soaps and Perfumery. The Nectar of the gods, that Pianno Flip, a most deliciou served at the SODA FOUNTAIN. My Hair Tonic, which makes the hair grow and glossy for be sold at reduced price July, August and September. presenting a note signed by any minister of the Young Christian Congress will be given free a sample box of my hair Tonic. RICHARDSON'S, 316 4½ Street, N. W. SOUTH WASHINGTON'S LEADING DRUGGIST The Jane Moseley Steamboat THE MOSELEY HIGH GRA the drug line. It will be Christian Congress for caps and Perfumery. No Flip, a most delicious air grow and glossy for the must and September. A letter of the Young P. a sample box of my f. ½ Street, N. W. READING DRUGGIST. Steamboat Is where you will find everything in the drug line. It will be the Headquarters of the Young People's Christian Congress for Drugs and Medicines, Soda Water, Toilet Soaps and Perfumery. The Nectar of the gods, that Pianno Flip, a most delicious drink, is served at the SODA FOUNTAIN. My Hair Tonic, which makes the hair grow and glossy for weeks, will be sold at reduced price July, August and September. Any person presenting a note signed by any minister of the Young People's Christian Congress will be given free a sample box of my famous Hair Tonic. RICHARDSON'S, 316 4½ Street, N. W. SOUTH WASHINGTON'S LEADING DRUGGIST The Jane Moseley Steamboat Co THE MOSELEY HIGH GRADE The colored race is advancing in business. In the District of Columbia they now control a first-class steamer, "Jane Moseley," 200 feet long, 33 wide, equipped with 30 seats by electricity, licensed and inspected by the U. S. Government to carry excursion parties to all points on the Chesapeake Bay Acac River. The steamer has larger and better accommodations over steamboat that is for charter to the colored race. All churches, organizations and private parties who contemplate actions should investigate this enterprise and get all information us and accommodations before chartering any other boat. control a first-class side side, equipped with 30 stat- ed by the U. S. Government is on the Chesapeake Bay better accommodations, the colored race. parties who contemplate gie and get all information con- any other boat. 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. CALL US ON 'PHONE, MAIN 1779 OR CALL ON FFERSON S. COAGE, Secretary, 1911 Eleventh Street, Northwest. LEWIS JEFFERSON, M 1901 First Street, WIS JEFFERSON, Man 1901 First Street, Sev EFFERSON S. COAGE, Secretary, LEWIS JEFFERSON, Manager, 1191 Eleventh Street, Northwest, 1901 First Street, Southwest 901 R Street 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, STAR BORN' CLARIVOYANT AND CARD READFR. TELLS ABOUT BUSINESS. Removes Spelis and Evil Influences Re-unites the Separated and Gives Luck to All. 122S 25th St. N.W., Washington,D.C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. Mention The Bar 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. MURRAY'S All Drugs Guaranteed Strictly Fresh. Perfumes and Toilet Articles a Specialty. My Orange and Drip Soda Water is the Drink that Pleases. MURRAY'S, 2d and D sts. Washington, - - - D. C. DRUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS. We guarantee personal attention to prescriptions. Only the purest considered. Soda fountain free to drugs used. Lowest prices, quality all. A Peerless Collectio of --307-- QUALITY BEVERAGES Embracing choice Wines and distillates of my personal selection and guarantee. CHR STIAN XANDER'S Quality House 909 7th St. Phone M 774- ```markdown ``` Established 1866. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE. Gold and silver watches, diamonds, jewelry, guns, mechanical tools. ladies' and gent's wearing apparel. Old gold and silver bought. Unredeemed pledges for sale. 361 Pennsylvania Ave, N. W. MONEY For everybody at lower th the lowest Don't be received; come to us and investigate. Business strict. ly confidential. No one knows on your transaction with us. We lend on furniture, pianos, or salary. you have a loan now anywhere and need more money, come to us. Nothing deducted from loan. You get full amount. Extension iv case of sickness without extra charge. METROPOLITAN LOAN AND TRUST CO. 505 E. St., N. W. LOANS. From $10 up to $200 loaned furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, tures, etc. ment guaranteed to all. e 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 is vestigate. SURETY LOAN COMPANY Room 1, Warder Bldg., Cor. 9th and F. Sts. N. W. A. Square Deal FOR EVERYBODY $10 to $300 On FURNITURE, PIANOS, TEAMS, ETC., without removal, at a low rate of interest. WHEN YOU BUY MERCHANDISE you go to a reliable house. Why not do the same thing when you borrow money? We are an old-established company, and treat everybody alike. Isn't it worth your while to see us be before dealing elsewhere? We pay off other companies and advance you more money. We also loan on plain note to sal- aried employees, and make a specialty of loans to TEACHERS. POTOMAC GUARANTEE LOAN CO 028 F. Street. N. W. 928 F Street, N. W. Atlantic Building, Rooms 23 and 25. Second floor, stairway or elevator. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 50 STRAIGHTEN KINKY or CURLY HAIR that it can be put in no way styled consistent with its length. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is the only safe preparation known to us that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. Its use makes the most stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, and may be obtained from one treatment; 2 to 4 bottles are usually sufficient for a year. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW" removes and prevents dandruff, it is gentle on children, Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED MARROW") has been made and sold consistently since about 1871, and label "OZONIZED OX MARROW" was registered in the United States Patient Office, in 1871. In all that long returned from the hundred miles have sold, FORD's HAIR POMADS remains sweet and effective, no matter how long you keep it. Be sure to get Ford's, as its use makes the hair STRIGHT, BOTTLE, and MARROW. Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") is put up only in 50 c. size, and is made only in Chicago and by us. The guarantee has the signature, Charles Ford. Presst. on each package. Excludes all others. Full贮藏. Sold by dragons and dealers. If your dragons or dealers can not supply you, he can procure it from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us etc. for one bottle postpaid, or express paid. Written for air or for air bottles, charged to all petals in U.S.A. When ordering send postal or express money order, and mention this paper. Write your name and address plainly to Insurance Companies Protective Benefit Associat efit Association Protective Benefit Association OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Capital Stock Fully Paid In. We insure any person from 5 to 60 years of age if in good without regard to sex. We pay sick and accident benefits varying from 75 cents to per week, and a death benefit fund varying from $7.50 to $125 we are to keep a certian RESERVE FUND on hand for the PROTEC OF THE INSURED, thus putting it out of our power to rem Association other than LEGITIMATE, SAFE, SOUND AND LIABLE. You can deal with us with the firm assurance that do whatever promised if you do your part. to 60 years of age if in good health, benefits varying from 75 cents to $10.00 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. We insure any person from 5 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. WANTED AT ONCE! Twenty Good Agents to represent the PROTECTIVE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. GOOD PAY STEADY EMPLOYMENT Call early and secure territory. OFFICE: 609 F STREET, N. W. (First room from from 1 to 3 o'clock P. M. ents to represent the BEFIT ASSOCIATION. STEADY EMPLOYMENT EET, N. W. (First room front). THE FIRST YEAR Befit 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 PROTECTIVE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. GOOD PAY STEADY EMPLOYMENT Call early and secure territory. OFFICE: 609 F STREET, N. W. (First room front). from 1 to 3 o'clock P. M. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR Columbia Benefit Association The Columbia Benefit Association is an Insurance Company for masses. One which pays promptly; one whose terms are liberal whose officers are men of ability, honesty and integrity; one whose stock is paid up in full, and is in-corporated and licensed under new law of the District of Columbia; We want AGENTS of ability for all sections of the city; we pay peral salaries and commission to agents. OFFICERS Wm. J. Howard, president; Henry H. Waring, vice-president; E. Hill, Jr., secretary and manager; D. Blair, physician; Geo. F. attorney. Main office, 494 Louisiana avenue, N. W., Washington, Jno. A. Iankford, treasurer; Dr. Jos. W.SidneyPittman Architect Columbia Benefit Association Columbia Benefit Association The Columbia Benefit Association is an Insurance Company for the masses. One which pays promptly; one whose terms are liberal; one whose officers are men of ability, honesty and integrity; one whose capital stock is paid up in full, and is in-corporated and licensed under the new law of the District of Columbia; We want AGENTS of ability for all 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. Iankford, treasurer; Dr. Jos. W.SidneyPittman Architect PATENT DRAWINGS DRAFTING,DETAILING,TRACING BLUE PRINTING STEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY P.O.one: Main 6059—M. Office 494 Louisiana Ave.. J. A. Lankford, 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. STEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. Paone: Main 6059-M. Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. J. A. Lankford M Architect And Builder Expert builder, examiner and estimator. Plans gotten out at shop from rough sketches, pencil drawings, or from written or verbal design and mailed to any section of the country. In the past thirty-two (3) we have designed, overhauled, repaired and built over Five Hundred and Dollars ($500,000.00) worth of work in Washington, D.C., and the class of work being of every description and character. We make a specialty of church and hall designs, and arrangements also specialize the building up of vacant lots in the District of C. Any one anticipating having plans gotten out, buildings overhaul, paid, we would be glad to have you call or write us. No charges given in any of the above named lines. estimator. Plans gotten out at short notice, or from written or verbal descriptions, entry. In the past thirty-two (3s) months and built over Five Hundred Thousand in Washington, D.C., and vicinity, description and character. and hall designs, and arranging leases vacant lots in the District of Columbia gotten out, buildings overbauled or re-call or write us. No charges for ad- 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) months 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 leases are also specialize the building up of vacant lots in the District of Columbia. Any one anticipating having plans gotten out, buildings overhauled or repaired, we would be glad to have you call or write us. 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