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PAPER POR THE PEOPLE A FIRESIDE COMPANION it is true if you see it in THE BEE. OPEN LETTER Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican Committee. In writing you this letter, Mr. Cortelyou, I declare because I know you to be a man of good experience and of natural aptitude. You are also closely identified with the administration and are the President's chief adviser. You are aware that the President has not kept truth with the colored voter, and mother has the Republican party done in duty toward the colored man. In the District of Columbia the colored Republican has been entirely ignored and similar conditions exist in other states where the colored voter has the highest of power. Now, Mr. Cortelyou, do you want the vote in the coming fall election? Do you think that the administration supports the support of the colored Republican? You have no doubt heard at the "door of hope." Mr. Cortelyou, and what the colored voter expected in the President declared that he would open it? What has become of the colored voter upon promises, Mr. Cortelyou? I think not. I am also convinced that you must make your vote in the last campaign good. Mr. Cortelyou, before the colored voter even empty promises. Don't you think would be wise for you to a President to open the "door" that the colored voter may see within for him? He was asked at at the beginning of your Heard aloud from the housetops, and asked everyone else to follow blindly in the steps of the Republican party. The President, Mr. Cortelyou, has played hot and gold. He has assured you that no more colorful men shall be appointed in that section, and that he had made less appointments colored men than President I will be true. Mr. Cortelyou. You firmly to be true, because you are that President McKinley made colored appointments than all of Irish presidents. There are only two places held by colored men, to Mr. Reorder J. C. Daney and Register W. Vernon. Both men are doing we those two subordinate places are required to represent ten millions of colored people. Is this fair? I have advised the colored man to join the Catholic Church. Mr. Cortelyou, because he would receive greater recognition the Catholic Church is more friendly towards the colored citizen of the other white denomination. Again, I want to call your attention to the many objectionable laws that have been passed by State Legislatures, under the administration which seem to have the silent approval of the President. Please consider, what I have said, Mr. Gritchow, and kindly read what I shall say in my next. Faithfully yours, ANXUAL CONVENTION, LAWSON W. C. T. U. ABBEVILLE, S. C. The first State convention of the Lawson W. C. T. U. was held at Abbeville, S. C. August 25, 1906. Mrs. E. V. C. Williams, the president, had issued the call for the meeting to be held during the time of the Interdenominational Sunday School Union of the State, and deemed very wise and most apportune. Many persons were in attendance who had joined the W. C. T. U. The work was heartily endorsed by the Interdenominational Sunday School Union, and many strong advocates of temperate teaching among children returned the respective homes with the condenely rooted that no organizer teaches out so well a hand of wel- the children as does the W. C. U. through its loyal Temperance Leag- Sunday school department, its de- scientific temperance in- ant-narcotics. I. Peterson, State presi- tive Texas W. C. T. U. was conducted the devotional who proved a great spiritual present. I. gave the setting to the most earnest and impres- sive. She was followed by Mrs. Lawson, national organizer, of the State of Maryland June last resulted in the tion. Mrs. Lawson is re- member of this State union, at the earnest invitation of workers that she was induced in so soon. Counted addresses were made W. Gassaway. Mrs. Rodgers Robinson, of Anderson: Miss Gant, Rev. William. Rev. Lothers, of Abberville; Dr. C. of Aiken, Miss.; McKinlay, ton; Miss Valentine, of Wa- [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing left, with a serious expression.] verly; Miss Stewart and others. Notwithstanding all State officers are delegates, by virtue of their office, to the National W. C. T. U. convention, the convention designated Mrs. Williams to attend the World's convention, over which Lady Henry Somersett is to preside, in oston, October 17-24, and to the National convention, to be held in Hartford, Conn, October 24-31. If other States and the District of Columbia could catch the spirit of their South Carolina sisters it would not be long before our cause would have right of way throughout our country, for ours is a battle against that enemy of the home, the saloon, and the mother, sister or wife who has not taken a stand on this question is lacking in appreciation of the needs for social purity along these lines. Rev. E. W. and Mrs. Williams were elected delegates to the A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. World's Interdenominational Sunday School Union, to be held in Rome, Italy, next year. This we consider a worthy tribute to two people of sterling worth, highly capable of representing the race in so representative a body. The officers of the State union are Mrs. E. V. C. Williams, president; Abbeville; Mrs. J. R. E. Lee vice-president; Columbia; Mr. M. J. M. Earle, corresponding secretary. A. green; Mr. C. D. Saxon, reporting secretary, Columbia; Mrs. M. L. G. Gosway, treasurer, Anderson. BALLISTOR AND CXIO RAILROAD. ONLY 11:00 ROUND TRIP. SEPTEMBER 14 and 28, 1906. Excursion tickets will be sold on above train, good going only on Special Train leaving Washington at 7:30 A. M., arriving Niagara Falls at 11:00 P. M. Tickets valid for return ten (10) days, including date of sale, on all regular trains, except "Black Diamond Express," of Lehigh Valley Route. Call on ticket agents for pamphlet giving full particulars as to stopovers, side trips, etc. Judge Alton B. Parker, of New York, former Democratic Presidential candidate, was elected president of the American Bar Association. GOES TO ROME What I Saw And Heard Dr. J. E. Sheppard, of Durham, N. C. the International Sunday School worker has been selected a delegate to Rome to attend the International Sunday School convention. There is not a more progressive man in the South than Dr. Sheppard. His name is a household word everywhere in the South. The selection of this young man as a delegate to Rome is a high compliment to the race. Dr. Sheppard was elected by the most representative millionaires and men of influence in this country. He has devoted a great deal of his time to Sunday school work among the colored people in this country, which has resulted in much good. Dr. Sheppard appointed Rev. E. W. Williams and his [Picture of a man with dark hair and a white shirt]. wife, Mrs. Ella V. C. Williams additional delegates to Rome to represent South Carolina. Bishop George W. Clinton has also been appointed. It is said that this gathering of delegates will be the most representative that has ever assembled in any foreign country. Dr. James E. Sheppard, the International delegate to Rome, lives in Durham, N. C. He is from the best family in the State, and a man of education. As a speaker his equals cannot be found. He is affable, and his company is most agreeable. The work in which he is engaged is doing much good among his friends. In speaking of Dr. Sheppard, John Vanamaker said that he was one of the highest men he has ever seen. Vice-President Fairbanks stated to a best representative that Dr. Sheppard is one of the coming young men from the South. He is at work throughout the South, and it is quite evident that he is a man-among men. He will sail for Rome next May; with several other Southern delegates. BALTIMORE AND OHIO EXCURSIONS. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. $1. to Harper's Ferry, Charlestown and Winchester and return. Train leaves Washington at 8.30 A. M. READ THE BEE Mr. Bryan is a believer in government ownership. I believe he is right. The South knows that government ownership eliminates the "Jim-Crow" car law in that section, or wherever it obtains. There is quite a mix-up in the schools. I believe that Congress will have to explain the school law to the Board of Education. Some white men are the same the world over, especially where it is a question of veracity between a white and colored person. The white man gets the benefit of the doubt. Prof. L. B. Moore is on his way to America. By the time the Bee comes out the professor may be in the city. From all reports he had a very pleas- ```markdown ``` ant time, and he no doubt was benefited a great deal. The most successful man is the one who betrays his friends. His success is only momentary. When the Duke of Gloucester wanted to be King of England he had a trusted lieutenant by the name of Buckingham. He reached the height of his ambition by betraying the confidence of his friends and being false to his promises. He soon met an untimely death. No man who is false to his premises can hope to live long. His success is short. General Grant was successful because he never betrayed his friends. The excursion season is coming to a close. The colored people didn't appreciate their own boat as they should. If the people of Maryland had the Jane Mosley they would know how to appreciate it. If Vardaman should come to the Senate the people will no doubt be amused. His first attempt will be made to establish "Jim-Crow" cars in this city. Before he succeeds we will inhale the fumes of bloodfield and the odor of foggy bottom. When the colored American gets control of this government he will treat the white people with respect. All offenders of the law will be tried according to law. If the sentence is Judge Lynch law it will be done in-a name that civilization will respect. Public Printer Stillings will appoint a colored man foreman one of the bright days. The only man who had the nerve to recognize the merits of a colored man was Thomas E. Benedict. Mr. Benedict was a man and a gentleman when he was public printer. Mr. Stillings will give you a square deal, no matter what your color is. Judge Lewis O. O'Neall is one of the best judges that has ever occupied the bench in the Police Court. He is fair, reasonable and just. There are some colored lawyers at the Police Court who will never see the importance of organization. That old grim monster is still in their heart. The National Perennial Liberty League, under the management of Mr. Charles C. Curtis, will send 50,000 circular appeals in the district represented by Hon. Martin E. Olmstead. The parade of the Knights Templars Monday was the best that has ever been seen in this city. Every man wore the regulation uniform. The marching was excellent. Hundreds of people witnessed the drill. The Virginia avenue Masons have a suit on hand. Brother Grimshaw said some time ago that he wished the suit was filed while he is grand master. He has received his wish. Dr. S. L. Corrothers, pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, September 2, spoke from Isaiah, 59th chapter, 1st and 2nd verses. To say that the sermon was original, impressive and far-reaching is to put it mildly. Possibly no man in the M. E. Zion connection can say things in the same way that Dr. Corrothers can and at the same time retain the respect and admiration of all who know him. There has been so much talk of his elevation to the house of bi-shops until his name has become a house of wield. Possibly no man in the last 17 years in the colored ministry has made a more profound impression upon the country in general than he. In treating the text named above last Sunday morning the distinguished minister said— "The time has come when the ministers of Christ, and those who take the lead in the interest of our holy religion, must defend the character and reputation of Almighty God. There is a universal tendency toward materialism, and the apostles of industrialism and material acquisition have so inoculated the american mind that Bible reading, family prayer, faith in and obedience to God have almost become a thing of naught. "There are thousands of men today in the pulpit who do not believe that faith and prayer are as virtuous now as in days of old. But the truth remains that God lives, and is as actually dealing with us as individuals, and with this American nation as He did with ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. "If there is any apparent indifference on the part of Providence toward present-day problems it is due to the sins and disobedience of the people, and not to any loss of power on the part of Jesus Christ. If the Protestant Church of America continues to drift into worldliness it will soon become a playhouse for the devil. "I desire to warn you Christians here now that it is impossible to lead a double life and enjoy the blessings of Christianity." There must conie, and speedily at that, a radical change in the affairs of the negro church. This I have concluded after years of prayerful and diligent research. I am convinced that the moral standard is too low, that the spiritual requirement is not sufficiently high. There must be established a radical difference between the man of God and the man of the world. We hear the complaint on all sides that the children are drifting away from the church. Can we expect anything else when the church and its followers in great numbers mingle so freely with the world? They drink together, they frolic and dance together, and in short they have almost made it impossible for the worldly people to have anything without being imposed upon by a lot of consummate hypocrites, who are trying to be in everything." Attorney Thomas L. Jones was telegraphed Monday night that his entire family would leave the South for home, and for him to be at the depot at a certain hour. It was Labor day, and Attorney Jones decided to go to market and procure the best it afforded as a greeting to his wife and children. After having spent a large sum for perishable articles he did know how he would get them cooked. However, the happy attorney succeeded in hiring someone to do the cooking. After having gotten everything prepared he thought that a half gallon of ice-cream would not be out of place. Everything was ready for the madame and the little ones. Mrs. Jones didn't arrive till Wednesday evening. Attorney Jones, when last seen, was offering up prayer to stay his temper. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS PARAGRAPHIC NEWS The Tulsa Guide, of Indian Territbry, says there is a great demand for unskilled laborers, such as cotton pickers, broom-corn hands and men on the railroads. Mr. Daniel Baird Wesson, after an illness of more than three years, died at his home in Springfield, Mass., the 26th of last month. He was the founder of the firm that manufactured the Smith & Wesson revolvers and guns, and his fortune is said to be $50,000,000. This week the city of Richmond, Va., was thoroughly alive with True Reformers. The emancipated citizens of Suffolk, Va., and their descendants own real estate to the amount of $209,000, which speaks well for them. There are 2,500 of them, and 1,000 own their own property. The Appeal celebrated its fourth annual picnic Friday evening, August 17. We extend to the editor of the Professional World our deepest sympathy for his recent bereavement, caused by the death of his mother, Mrs. Eliza Logan. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell was one of the speakers at the Ohio State E. and L. Exposition. "Prof. Du Bois attributes the failure of the publication of the Moon, not to lack of patronage, time nor money, but wholly to management." We would suggest mis-management. Which is the more to be deplored, lynching picture cards, or lynchings themselves? The new president of Howard University, Dr. W. P. Thirkield, began his duties September 1st. We are in receipt of a copy of the speech of Hon. Francis E. Warren, of Wyoming, made in the Senate the 27th of last June. Accept our thanks. The subject of the speech is, "Shall There Be A Duty On Hides?" The Christian Index pays a high compliment to Prof. William Jenifer, of the Census Bureau. On the 18th annual jubilee of the A. M. Zion Church, of Saratoga, Prof. Kelly Miller delivered an address on the race problem and Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback was master of ceremonies. Miss S. Barber, of Washington, was on the rostrum. It is said that every dog is taxed and registered in France. Gypsy Smith, the noted Methodist preacher, will sail from Europe on the 25th of this month, and is to spend five months in the United States, under the auspices of the National Congregational Evangelistic Committee. It is said that there exists at present in the colony of Natal a sect of natives who are addicted to cannibalism. Emmet Turpin, who has been the only prescene in the log jail at Nashville, Brown county, Ind., since last fall, carries the key to jail and acts in the capacity of jailer, janitor and prisoner. George W. Harman has instituted suit for absolute divorce from his wife after living in the same house with her for 20 years at Hagerstown, Md., and eating at the same table. Twelve men were entombed in the Mud Lick mines at Mayking, Ky., last week. The New York Weekly says that on a recent Sunday in a church at Coldwater, Okla., a man in a pew was suddenly awakened by a vicious bite of a fly on his bald head. Not realizing where he was, he struck at the offender and audibly remarked "D—— the flies!" The remark aroused a deacon in the next pew, who fervently shouted, "Amen!" Wireless telegraphic communication between Baltimore and the rest of the world was opened formally last Saturday night by the De Forest Company at Baltimore. The plant of the Eureka Refrigerator Company at Indianapolis, Ind., was destroyed by fire last week. The loss is $60,000. Official reports say that 452 persons lost their lives as the result of the disaster of April 18th at San Francisco. It is said that the latest disease which the doctors have discovered in England after the discovery had been made by newspapers of the United States, and which is "motor-mouth," is causing quite a lot of excitement. The doctors declare that the new disease might stop kissing, and there have been strenuous efforts to prevent catching it. Paul Boldavetch, a peasant at Vienna, who is 115 years old, being tired of life, tried to commit suicide at his home in Illutsk last week. The Colored Citizen, published in Memphis, Tenn., says W. H. Ellis, of New York, rode through Texas in a Pullman car with a gaiting gun on his lap, and was not disturbed. MINERALS OF ILLINOIS ANNUAL PRODUCTION IS VALUED AT $53,000,000. Coal EasHy Heads List—Clay Products and Limestone Next In Importance According to Figures of Geologist. Chicago.—The annual production of the mineral wealth of Illinois has been compiled by the state and government geological surveys. It has been found that in 1905 the state produced a total of $57,989,000 in minerals. Of this $39,754,000 was coal. Clay products and limestone come next to coal in importance. Other useful decorations from home minerals are sandstone, Portland cement, natural rock cement, fluorspar, mineral spring water, spelter, lead ore, glass sand and molding sand. One startling thing discovered in all this research, according to E. B. Van Horn, in the Mining World, is the decrease in the amount of spring water sold. At one time there was water to the amount of $3,038,000 sold from springs in Illinois. In 1905 this dropped to $44,000. The explanation is that resorts have been founded at the different springs and the water is used for bathing, purposes and not sold in the market. The production of Portland cement, which is becoming one of the most important factors in building, is increasing. On this question Mr. Van Horn says: "The output of Portland cement for 1905 was 1,545,500 barrels, valued at $1,741,150. In 1904 1,326,704 barrels, with a value of $1,449,114, were produced. The natural rock cement was valued at $166,555 in 1905, as compared with $113,000 in 1904. There are four concerns manufacturing Portland cement only, three manufacturing natural rock cement and one making both Portland and slag cement. The output of slag cement is included with the figures for the natural rock cement. A new Portland cement plant is building at Dixon, Ill." Lead mines in the state are not important, but the fact that this metal is produced is interesting. The forthcoming report will say on this point: "A small amount of lead ore is mined in northwestern Illinois, and a little of it is reduced in a local furnace near Galena. The bulk of the lead smelted in the state, however, comes from Alton, where the Federal Lead company has a large modern plant. It is run mainly on ores from Missouri, particularly the southeastern part of the state. Since there is only the one producer it is impracticable to give the output for Illinois separately." The increase in Illinois coal production from 1833 to the present year is graphically illustrated in a bulletin of the state survey, which says: "In the last 25 years the production of the state has increased 519 per cent. If the same rate of increase continues for another quarter of a century the annual production then will be approximately 135,000,000 short tons. The production for the last ten years has increased at even a more rapid rate, amounting to 113 per cent. "At this rate a production of 80,000,000 tons will be reached in ten years, or approximately 250,000,000 tons in 25 years. This is about the amount of bituminous coal now mined and sold in the whole of the United States. It is impossible to say what the future rate of increase will in fact be, but these figures are at least serious possibilities and the production undoubtedly will increase rapidly for many years to come. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS GROW. Interstate Commerce Commission Reports Increase in Casualties. Washington. — Eighteen thousand persons were killed, crippled and otherwise injured in railroad accidents during the period ending March 31, 1906. These are the figures given out in the quarterly casualty report of the interstate commerce commission. They show that 17 more were killed in the first quarter of 1906 than in the last period of 1905 and that 52 more were injured. The report severely criticises the careless American disregard of human life and urges the substitution of electricity for men in the management and control of trains. Of the total number of casualties during the period covered by the report 1,126 were killed and 17,170 infured. These were caused by 3,490 accidents, including 1,921 collisions and 1,569 derailments. The money damage amounted to $2,924,785. 287,113 Pupils In Chicago. Chicago. In the annual report compiled by Secretary Larson, of the board of education, it is shown that the total enrollment of children in the public schools of the city for the year ending June 30, 1906, was 287,113. This is an increase of 4,767 over the enrollment in 1905, and, according to Secretary Larson, is a sign of the increasing population of the city. Yankees to Build Big Bridge. London. The contract for the building of a big bridge in Egypt has been secured by an American firm, the Cleveland Bridge and Engineering company. The bridge is to be of the rolling elevator type, and is for the harbor of Port Sudan. It will be the second largest of the kind in the world. Not 12 The Trust PURITY ICE CO. L St. near K St. Market N. W. 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. PuritylceCompany-cor5th andL SICK AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO., FIFTH and G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C. PARROT IS TOO TALENTED. Brings Loss to Roadhouse Man and He Glives It Away. New York.—Joseph Murphy, proprietor of a roadhouse in the Bronx, is said by veracious citizens of the vicinity to have suffered financial loss through the misplaced intellectual efforts of his green parrot Jemilmah. The bird had to be disposed of because it ordered too many drinks at Mr. Murphy's bar. According to neighborhood report, and Mr. Murphy reluctantly confirms the tale, a parrot pronounced to be bright and quick to learn was given to Mr. Murp' which was hung on the veranda where the thirsty are served, made good his reputation by learning the names of the drinks the waiters called through the open windows to the professor heinfnd the mahogany. The wise bird could distinguish a horse's neck from a mint julep within three weeks. It was when Jemlmah began to call out the order for drinks on her own hook that trouble began. "Scotch highball and two up," Jemlmah would exclaim in the midst of a hurry of orders. The bartender would set out the drinks, ring up the check, then find that it was "on the house." This grew monotonous and so murphy gave the bird to a friend whose wife is a member of the local Woman's Christian Temperance union. PLAN FEDERAL FEMALE PRISON. Government May Rally All In One Great Institution. Leavenworth, Kan.—It is the plan of the department of justice to build here within a short time a prison to be devoted entirely to the keeping of government female prisoners, and Gen. Cecil Clay, special agent of the department, and Architect T. C. Young, of St. Louis, who are at the United States penitentiary making an inspection, are said to be looking over the land of this prison for a site. If one is built it will be directly west of this immense institution, and, perhaps, under the same head, but this has not been decided. The government has in all no less than 200 female prisoners held for violation of the federal laws. These are confined for the most part in state penitentiaries, in states where their crimes have been committed and are being paid for out of funds set aside for this purpose. The cost is about 50 cents a day and it is thought they can be more cheaply and satisfactorily confined if in a government institution. At one time it was planned to confine all female lawbreakers in one cellhouse of the federal penitentiary here, but this has been changed, as it was not thought thfs would be a suitable arrangement and would be detrimental to discipline. THE water. Delivered at your door ceut piece of ice of any firm in the any-cor5th andL ICIDENT INSUR- $25.00 PER WEEK INSURANCE ON GENERAL TERMS OUR AFTER DEATH. LIFE INSURANCE CO., W. Washington, D. C. MILES PREDICTS WORLD WAR. Former Army Head Declares Panama Canal Will Bring Conflict. Philadelphia.—Gen. Nelson A. Miles, former commander in chief of the United States army, said that the opening of the Panama canal would, in his opinion, be a step toward a war in the future. "If war does come," he said, "it will be a struggle for supremacy between the United States and the powers of the world." Gen. Miles admitted that the struggle he foresees will not come for some time. But it is certain sooner or later as the clash of commerce becomes keener. In such a war the United States would have to struggle single-handed against the world. An increased army and navy would not avail much, he says. South American trade is the bone over which the powers will contend and the canal's opening will force us into the arena. 18-HOUR DAY ON MILK DIET. Half-Breed Hercules Drinks Two Quarts While at Work. Brattleboro, Vt.-Joseph Moss, a French and Indian half-breed, works 18 hours daily, and says that it makes him "dopey" to sleep more than two hours and a half in one night. Ignoring union conventions and precedent, Moss accepts less instead of more than regular compensation for overtime. Because of his unusual strength, he carries a hod made especially for him, his loads averaging 100 pounds. He is paid 30 cents an hour for the nine-hour day and 25 cents an hour for overtime. Moss wears his hair, which falls below his shoulders, in a twist beneath his hat. He pauses in his work every forenoon to drink two quarts of milk, which is brought to him by a milkman. The income of Moss from "carrying the hod" is said to exceed the salary of the county treasurer. Substitute for Celluloid. Vienna.—A young Bohemian chemist at Gablong has discovered a substitute for celluloid, much cheaper and without any of its dangerous properties. The new substance is elastic, entirely noninflammable, and an excellent material for working. By a simple process articles made from it can be given a high and lasting polish. It is said to keep its color alike in sun or water. Berlin.-The United States government has paid Germany the award of $20,000 in the Samoan case. Great Britain paid her damages in the spring and the matter is therefore settled. IF YOU WANT A PLACE TO BOARD ADVERTISE HOLME'S Hotel 333 Vv Ave., S. W. 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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 B briise, 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. Spencer Gary, W. P. P. C. C. Carlies, W. R. S. A. Cattle, W. C. S. Eagle's Wing Department, No. 27 meets at Ashville, Fla., the second and fourth Sundays in each month G. B. Brown, W. P. L. D. Dixon, W. C. S. Elizabeth Department, I. O. N. of A. F., No. 53, meets at Chauncey, Ga., on the first Saturday in each month. Rev. E. Adams, W. P. P.: Peter Stanley, W. C. S. Department No. 136 meets at Baton Rouge, La., first and third Wednesday nights in each month. Jos. Newton, W. P. P. M. B. Stewart, W. C. S. Fraternal Sunrise Department, No. 17, meets at Fort Worth, Tex., the first and third Wednesdays in each month. R. R. Sloan, W. P. P.; Henry Henderson, W. P. P.; M. Mathew. W. F. V. P.; I. B. Balenger, W. C. S. Sunrise Department, No. 31, meets at Dallas, Tex., second and fourth Thursday nights in each month. A. R. Brown, W. P. P. S. A. N. Hamilton, W. P. Rebecca Carpenter, W. R. S. Savannah Slaughter, W. C. S. Department No. 13 meets at Lake City, Fla., first and second Monday nights in each month. Joe Dorsey W. P. P. W. M. Pasco, W. F. V. P. Giles Duncan, W. C. C. B Bartley, W. C. S. To all Departments of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. Fraternal, the semi-annual pass word is ready for all Departments. Send for it at once. See Ritual, page 13. I. L. Walton Evergreen Department, No. 240, meet at Red Fish, La, the 1st and 3rd Friday in each month. A. T. Finley, W. P. P.; Chas. Dupar, F. V. P.; A. T. Finley, W. C. S. Harmony Department, No. 71, meet CHINA READY FOR WAR ATTEMPT TO OVERTHROW EMPEROR EXPECTED SOON. Reign of Terror Predicted for Celestial Empire—Only One Good Army Peking.—China is a volcano. Close observers not in Peking, because Peking is not the place to get the real news concerning China, but foreigners long resident in the interior, in Shantung and Chill, put the explosion nine years hence. Educated Chinese bring it nearer. For the present, however, the American in China is as secure as he would be in his home in the United States. It is well understood in official and other circles that, it is useless to kill foreigners. There is a general running after foreign things and foreign ways. Men having foreign training are in demand. The same men had to run for their lives in "Boxer" times. At the same time there is anxiety to shake off foreign control of everything—partly from a new feeling of national pride and partly from a desire to keep the good things for the Chinese. Misgivings for the future are based on fear of an antidynastic rising, probably on the part of the radicals. This would become partly anti-foreign and in any case could mean anarchy. There are a great many "armies" in China, but the only one that counts is Yuan Shi Ka's "northern army." The Chinese are raising big horses somewhere in Mongolia for the ultimate use of the army, and hope to remount their cavalry in about four years. Of the other arms the men are smart and the recent spring maneuvers were most creditable. There are serious flaws in the army. The Chinese soldiers will blaze away blank cartridges in fine style, but they are not trained to shoot. Target practice is rare. It is doubtful if the men would follow their officers except to the rear, and it is doubtful if the officers would go anywhere else. The "American boycott" never seriously affected the interior. A few items of United States imports came into the interior in smaller quantities pro tem. It was a question for the ports, particularly those in the south. The Shanghai riots were purely local and magnified by Shanghai hysteria. A serious question is the educational one, which gives rise to the "young China" movement. This is founded on conceit, the basis of Chinese student character. They are about one-quarter educated and think their education is complete. NEVER SAW A RAILROAD. Virginia Youth Ventures Forth on First Tour and Sleeps in Jail as a Result. Cleveland, 9.—Oelrid Troy, 13 years of age, Carroll county, Virginia, long and lean and as innocent as tall, spent the other night at the Central police station. Until a recent morning Oelrid had never seen a railroad train. All of the 18 years of his life had been spent on a farm in the back part of Carroll county; but, after Oelrid's father died and his mother became ill, four years ago, things began to break bad at the farm and soon there was a heavy mortgage in slight. A chance seemed to offer itself in the way of a job proffered to Oelrid by his cousin in Ohio, and it was then that Oelrid made the long journey from his home to the nearest railroad station, and started on his still longer journey to his cousin's home in Ohio. As near as Oelrid could remember, that cousin lived in a place called Rich Hill, somewhere in Ohio; but he lost the card bearing the address, and is not now sure where his cousin lives. The police gave Oelrid a bed at the station. Oelrid had spent his last cent on street car fare, and was wandering almlessly about the streets, his baggage under his arm, when a kind-hearted citizen's attention was attracted to his forlorn appearance. The man brought the boy to the station, and Oelrid was glad to stay there all night. DOG KEEPS SMILING NOW. Scranton Beagle Has a Gold Tooth, and Is Proud of it. Wilkesbarre, Pa. — Dr. Fred S. Birchard, of Scranton, has a dog with a solid gold tooth. The dog is proud of it. The animal is a valuable English beagle. A few days ago, noticing that one of its front teeth was very much decayed, Dr. Birchard took the dog to a dentist friend. The dentist suggested that the best thing to do was to insert a gold tooth. "I'll do it now," said the dentist, who is a great lover of animals. The operation took a little more than half an hour. All that time the intelligent animal laid back in his master's arms, submitting with an occasional whine of pain. Now it sports about with its fine gold tooth, a curiosity for all the small boys of the community. Old Coach a Colonial Relie. Antrim, N. H.-Melvin D. Poore is the owner of a private coach which was built more than a century and a quarter ago in Philadelphia, and was in use during the administration of President Washington. It has been in Mr. Poore's family for more than 100 years and is in an excellent state of conservation. CLEVER DEVICES FOR USE AT ARMY MANEUVERS. Merlta of Invention Will Be Tested in Field Operations and Commissary Department Expects Good Results. Washington.—Brig. Gen. Shafer commissary general, has sent enough of the new army firefighters to feed four companies to the Army at Mount Gretna, Pa. He has ordered enough of the companies to supply eight companies sent to Riley, Kan., where one of the joint epicampments is cently. It is the intention of the company department to test the motor device in practical field operation. The cooker in its present form has been constructed by the army as themselves; there are no patented connected with it, and it is so that any boy handy with tools make one in the course of a cording to the army standard commissary department is highly gratified over the success periments made in the west and officers are devoting their efforts developing minor improvements such as the application of devices metically sealing the cooker and Lightening the weath. fit. The large six-compartment first made weighed 450 pounds, but they have been lightened and development is a single compartment cooker weighing a little pounds which has found because it can be packed in mule, assuring a hot suppl tachment at the end of aAnother improvement about troduced is the adoption of a vessels, made after the deaplans, which are expected to be structible. TAKE MILLIONS FROM AMERICA Records Show That Immigrants Sear Earnings to Home Banks. Washington.—Millions of d. s. s. American gold is being boarded annually in the banks of Italy by temporary Italian residents of the United States. This is the news that has just reached the government along with a statement from the general commissioner of immigration at Rome that the total immigration to the states from Italy in the year 1854 approached the 500,000 mark. The idea of most Italian emigrants says the immigration commission is to accumulate something like a fortune in the states and return it to Italy. The intimacy of the home connection is shown by the erthnic of the Bank of Naples, which having advertised that sort of business as its specialty, has more than 15% accounts opened by Italian emigrants in the United States and placed their credit during the fiscal year but closed more than $500,000. During the same period in Argentina sent to this single bank $828,000 and $425,000 came from Brazil. The total receipts from such sources at the Naples bank were $200,000 above those of the year before. And that is only one among dozens in Italy. AGED WOMAN SPEEDS AUTO Takes Delight in Fast Driving in Spite of Her 106 Years. Middletown, Conn.—Arr gloe, visored cap and long Elizabeth Hunt, of Brown who is 106 years old. annual tour of this is being made in an au travels by easy stages to another. Hitherto the which Mrs. Hunt unti each year has been ac mostly by train. 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We offer heavy China Mattings as low as ..... 12½c We sell an excellent grade of China Matting at ..... 19½c You cannot duplicate for less than 30 cents the China Matting we offer at ..... 23c Thirty-five cents is the price others ask for a grade of China Matting we sell at ..... 28c Very fine quality Japan Matting that should sell for 37 cents a yard OUR SCHOOLS. The condition of the public schools is deplorable. The teachers, or many of them, are wild with excitement. It is not believed that the recent law passed by Congress contemplated such action that is now being pursued by the Board of Education. Not since the scandal of several years ago has there been any more excitement than exists in the public schools today. At that time many teachers were compelled to sacrifice their honor or pay a bonus to retain their schools. School officials were tyrannical and abusive to teachers who would not submit to their dictation. No teacher was safe. As years advanced, and a change made in the old school board, and a new board was established, Trustee J. Henry Smith introduced a resolution in the board protecting teachers against sharks. The teacher's tenure of office was made certain, which tended to cause the teachers to breathe air of relief. Today many of the teachers have been held back—women who stand morally above suspicion, but because some narrow, contracted supervisor has marked her down. Who is to judge of the supervisor's qualifications? Who is to say that he is qualified? Prof. Montgomery gave a philosophical reason in his reply to his enemies. If he is not capable of judging of a teacher's qualifications, who is? Superintendent Chancellor should first investigate the supervisor who marked the teacher, and see if he had any motive. If there was a motive we should know the cause. It is a very easy matter for a supervisor to satisfy his spleen. This vindictiveness among supervisors obtains in the colored schools especially. The Bee is of the opinion that the superintendent has been imposed upon, and no one knows it better than the new superintendent, because it has been attempted within the last month. The statement of the colored superintendent is endorsed by the entire population. Mr. Chancellor cannot be too careful. It is an easy matter to make a charge against anyone, and especially a teacher, but the most important thing is to proye it. Some appointments have been held up on account of rumors. Who ever heard of an appointment of any one being held up because of a rumor? Christ had rumors concerning him. Thousands of honest men and women are convicted upon rumors of libertines, blacklegs and scoundrels. Moralists never accuse, and neither do they convict upon rumors. Some few days or weeks ago a certain Methodist minister wrote to the school authorities protesting against the appointment of a young lady who had been appointed, stating that she was unfit to teach. Now from whom did the preacher obtain his information? By whom was he requested to write this protest? The public would blush if the name of the individual was called. There are rumors concerning this very minister who wrote the protest? Suppose the Bee published the rumors against the minister? They would make interesting reading. A woman is never made bad until she comes in contact with a man. Men make women naturally bad. The poor woman has to suffer, and the man who commits the offense is the first to file indictments for immoral conduct. The colored public schools of this city contain some of the best teachers in the world, and so far as their morals are concerned, who is the faultless accuser? Prof. Montgomery makes an error in his recommendations? If so, who is his accuser? Is he without fault? If the superintendent is not competent to check off the ability of a teacher, who is? The Bee has always been interested in the welfare and success of the public schools. It has been the instrument through which corrupt school officials have been removed and worthy and competent teachers appointed. The colored people are lucky in having such a champion as Mrs. Terrell on the Board of Education. She knows the methods; she knows the good and the bad. She is an educator, and to her the people will look, because she has no sons to appoint, no daughters to reward. The people should go to the next Congress and ask that the law be changed so that they will have redress when a Board of Education acts arbitrarily. Now they must go to the courts, where a mandamus will lie. FORAKER THE MAN? Mr. Foraker has ever been true and loyal to the colored American. The Republican party may nominate a trimmer or an apologist, but the colored voter will know what to do. He will no longer follow sentiment and neither will he be guided by false leadership as heretofore. Will the colored voter choose men who advocate his course or men who claim to be Republicans in name only. If the choice of the colored voter is not nominated he need have no fear of Mr. Bryan. If he be nominated the colored man can fare no worse than he is now. He is getting nothing now; can he get less if Mr. Bryan is nominated? He is disfranchised in the South with the consent of the party in power. Can he have anything more taken from him? He lynched, shot and burned at the stake. Can he receive any more brutal treatment if Mr. Bryan is nominated? Then what is the Republican party, with a Republican administration doing for the colored American? Would Mr. Foraker permit such treatment if he were President? The colored American must look out for his own interest and his own welfare. In every public utterance of Mr. Foraker he has not attempted to equivocate. He has been above suspicion. He can be understood on all questions. The question that should be considered by the colored voter is, Is Senator Foraker the man? LILY-WHITE REPUBLICANS After having been used and sucked like a lemon, the Lily-White Republicans in the South have organized to bar the colored voter from politics. In the State of Alabama a few weeks ago the lily-white Republican party in that State held a convention, and by mistake or accident one colored Republican was admitted a delegate. Just think of it! The State of Alabama, with one of the largest colored Republican population of any State in the South, only allowing one colored Republican in the convention. The next move of the Democratic party will take place in Georgia—the State of Ex-Register J. W. Lyons. What is this Republican representative doing to stem the tide of popular Democratic disfranchisement? The brilliant and able editor of the Atlanta Independent is an ideal representative. We should look to him to guide the colored voter, and teach him what is right and what is wrong. The Southern colored man wants a representative like the Independent. He should not be misled by false doctrine or false leaders. The coming Presidential campaign will be one that will long be remembered. The lily-white Republicans will endeavor to win with the active participation of the colored orator. It will not be a campaign for human rights or civil liberty. The "outs" want to get rid of the "ins." It is a graft for office, in which the colored voter will not be permitted to be a factor, except to vote in a few States in which the colored man is not disfranchised. There is a lily-white fever in this city. But the colored Republicans outnumber the whites by a large majority. When an effort is made in this city by white Republicans to draw the color line it will be understood that two colored Republican delegates will be sent to the convention. Lily-whitism will soon be a thing of the past. The time will soon come when men will be elected to represent principles. MORE OBJECTIONABLE. It is to be regretted that Prof. Clark was not reappointed to his old position as supervisor principal. There are supervisors more objectionable to the schools than Mr Clark. There are at least two who should de disciplined or transferred to some other position. The Bee was of the opinion that Prof. Bailey would have been promoted. He is one of the most popular school officers in the system. The teachers all think well of him, because he is a man who never attempts to make a teacher think that he is the boss and he the servant. Prof. Clark is a similar supervisor. The Bee would suggest to Mr. Chancellor the propriety of making a personal investigation of his case. Still the Bee regrets exceedingly the retirement of Prof. Clark from his former position, and at the same time no appointment has given greater satisfaction than that of Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, the son of Ex-Senator B. K. Bruce. Mr. Bruce is a young man of brilliant traits, and no doubt one of the most polished scholars and orators in this country. Roscoe is a product of our high school, and also a graduate of Harvard College, Massachusetts. The Bee is grateful to Mr. Chancellor for the appointments of Misses Mattie F. Bowen and Emma Patterson, who are doing more for the uplifting of the youth than any of those who marked them down. Miss Bowen especially is the manager of an institution that is doing great good for the uplifting of fallen girls. Who is doing similar work? Miss Patterson, aside from her school work, is helping fallen humanity. Compare the work of these two ladies with that of those who have marked them down. IT WILL BE? The Board of Education has ordered an examination for principalships of the High and Armstrong Manual Training Schools. It would have been a good idea to have ordered an examination for Normal School No. 1 as well. Why should there be exceptions made in other schools? Dr. Bruce Evans has made a successful teacher as well as Mrs. Cooper. The Bee would suggest a division in the M Street High School. That is, appoint a man over the boys and permit Mrs. Cooper to teach the girls. The question now is who will it be? The next principal of the High School will be either Prof. Du Bois, Prof. L. M. Hershaw or Prof. Bruce. Prof. Hershaw would make a fine principal of the High School. He is a practical educator and a man of fine business qualities. Prof. Evans may be succeeded by someone else, but The Bee if of the opinion the Board is making a mistake. THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO SEE The colored man united. A good Republican nominated for President. Ben Tillman muzzled. Honest men keep their promises. Berney Clark reappointed. Dr. Bruce Evans vindicated. Conspiracy in the schools exposed. THE BEE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW What has become of Miss Mary Hall? Why domineering supervisors are not removed? Who will be principal of the high school? If Miss Dickson was given an investigation? Will she be permitted to vindicate herself? PUBLIC OPINION. THE MOST QUOTED JOURNAL. (From the National Mirror.) It is a great and merited compliment to say that the Washington Bee is today the most extensively "quoted" negro newspaper published. Editor Chase has a fine conception of his calling, and is producing a paper which reflects credit upon his judgment and ability. DR. DREW The Bee says Dr. Drew has one foot on a plan to build a large church. We would like to know where the other foot is. The pocket of the public. Ed. A GOOD CROP (From the Tuskegee Student.) If you want to have a good crop be sure that you learn to plow your land deep. Deep plowing will cause the water to soak into the land instead of washing the land away. Besides, when one plows deep there is little need of terraces. Much time and money are now spent in terracing land when deep plowing would save the expense of terracing, beside producing more crops. If the land is plowed deep the moisture goes in and remains, and the crops do not suffer during the dry season. THE CHRISTIAN CONGRESS (From the Charleston Messenger.) Alas and alack! that a powerful organization of representative and intelligent negroes should have acted in a manner to have merited the many criticisms that have been heaped upon the Young People's Christian Congress for the manner in which they conducted their meeting three weeks ago in Washington. The story that comes from Washington is not at all commendable, and reflects considerable discredit upon those who had the meeting in charge. We have been informed that the dissatisfaction was of a social and religious nature. The committee on program is accused of two palpable sins—bars from the program, and secondly, first, the leaving of darker-hued meme the leaving out of representatives of the Baptist faith from the program. The Bee says that the Baptists of Washington were the most energetic in working up the meeting and in entertaining the strangers than any of the other denominations, and yet they were the least recognized, and their very best men, many of them the finest orators in the country, were slighted and left from the program. Surely this is not very commendable, and does not advertise favorably the common sense of those who were in power. We are sorry that the executive heads of the Congress conducted themselves in a manner as to draw unpleasant criticism of a mammoth religious and educational movement in the interest of the race. But if, as the Bee says, the congress is an institution in name only, and composed of quasi heads, with no membership, etc., it is evident that the outcome of an organization thus conducted would be subjected to adverse criticism. If the Young People's Christian Congress is not a well-regulated, organized body, as the Bee intimates, we suggest that the present officers of that organization put forth efforts to have it upon an organized basis by the time of its next session. It would be not an idealistic thing to have the unpleasant comments repeated next year. Such exhibitions as were demonstrated three weeks ago have greater damaging effects upon the race than the combined record of murderous assaults by ignorant negroes in the South, for they reflect upon his aesthetic capacity at its highest development. It shows his mental constriction at its broadest point. (From the Steelton, Press.) Pennsylvania's, new capitol has been finished within the appropriation, and within the time limit fixed by the act Breaking all records for economy and speed of construction, admirably adapted to the uses for which it is intended, equaled by few buildings anywhere for artistic excellence of design and adornment, erected wholly out of the current revenues of the commonwealth, this magnificent edifice stands a shining monument to the capacity, integrity and resourcefulness of Pennsylvania. To the members of the building commission, the architect and the builder, the people of Pennsylvania owe a debt of great gratitude for this unrivaled achievement. BISHOP GRANT. (From the Seattle Republican.) It was Bishop Grant who said in reply to a proposition of some Anglo-Saxon that the negros of this country should all be fattened, killed and eaten by the Caucasians, that if the white man would eat the head of one negro he would have more brains in his belly than he had in his head. DR. J. E. SHEPARD. (From the Indianapolis Freeman.) The largest and handsomest cut presented by the Washington Bee In a decade was that of Dr. James E. Shepard, North Carolina's young leader. He is now rendering splendid service for mankind as field worker among the negroes of America for the International Sunday School Association. Dr. Shepard's career has already been unusually brilliant and successful, but his best days are yet to come. (From the Charleston Advocate.) The Niagara convention has met at Harper's Ferry, and met with a West Virginia welcome, as we predicted. While this paper was not among the invited guests at that meeting, it is not too bissed to rejoice that the meeting was a success, and that our State furnished the free soil upon which freemen of any opinion may meet and express their candid opinions. SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES MR. CHANCELLOR'S NOMINEES. Long List of Teachers Submitted by Him Meet, Indorsement—Principals Of Four High Schools, Yet To Be Appointed. Following an executive session lasting an hour and 25 minutes, the Boards of Education, at its regular meeting at the Franklin School Building, approved list of 153 teachers submitted by Superintendent Chancellor for reappointment. The additional appointments include supervising principals, heads of various departments and class teachers. As was expected, Miss E.C. Westcott was reappointed in the Western High School. Principals of the Eastern, M street, McKinley, and Armstrong schools were not appointed. These vacancies will be filled after an examination, to be held September 13. Any person desiring to take this examination may do so, there being no restriction as to residence, color, etc. Two of the vacancies were filled by non-residents. These were W. W. Black, appointed a supervising principal in the white schools, and R. C. Bruce, supervising principal in the colored schools. Captain Oyster, just prior to adjournment, made a motion that action be taken relative to investigation of the methods and efficiency of the office force. Dr. Atwood promptly seconded the motion, nd it was adopted. Teachers appointed Tuesday for one year were: > Principalships. As principal of Normal School No. 1. Miss A. M. Goding. As supervising principals in the white schools, W. W. Black, subject to examination: C. S. Clark, W. B. Patterson, E. G. Kimball, I. Fairbrother, S. E. Kramer, H. M. Johnson, S. M. Ely, B. T. Janney. As supervising principals in the colored schools—J. C. Nalle, F. L. Cardozo, R. C. Bruce, subject to examination, H. L. Bailey. As principal of Normal School No. 2. Dr. Lucy E. Moten. The Week in Society TO SUBSCRIBERS. Address: B. L. C. Subscription Department of the Washington Bee, 1009 Eye street, N. W. Mr. Julia Septwich, who has been with her husband in Jamaica, has resided the city, the guest of her law Mrs. Septwich has had an enjoyable time while in the South. W.ilia V. C. Williams will visit this mouth. R. Richard Johnson is quite ill. which is now running in will be followed by another new L. M. King has returned to from New York City. Jeanette E. Anderson has resided from New York city, where she is on domestic art. Samuel Milton has returned to the Attorney Price W. Frisby will leave north on a little vacation this month, Maud Agnes Baxter will leave the city with her mother this month for Southern Va. Mrs Baker and Miss Baker, of New Haven Conn., were the guests of the Mrs family, on Corcoran street, last week and left yesterday. They were deighted with their visit. Mrs McCoy (nee Effie Richardson), were married in Richmond, Va., on August 22d, arrived in the city Sunday morning. Mrs McCoy will leave in tower for Virginia, her future home. Mr Vernon G. Crews, of Ledroit Paris, who has been to Seabright, N. J. arrived in the city Tuesday evening, early deighted with his trip. Miss Ruth Piper, who spent her vacation with friends at Ashbury Park, N.J. returned to the city. V. Ida M. Fillmore, after three weeks pleasant outing at Chantilly, Va., she on the city and preparing to reside work as kindergarten teacher in the public schools. On the 20th of August the Nineteenth Street Baptist Christian Endeavor Society gave a trolley ride to Falls Church and despite the rain fully two people named in the pleasure, and made one of the most delightful outings of the season. Mr. Joseph H. Lee and Mr. V. S. Pinkett were responsible for the successful arrangements, and gave to those participating a right to wish a return of such a journey. They wish to thank the many friends who brave the element weather to help them out and aid the church. Mrs. Catherine Jones, of Philadelphia, had a two-weeks' pleasant visit to this city. Mrs. Jones was the guest of Mrs. William H. Haynes, of Eleventh street. Miss Celestine West, of Philadelphia, well known in this district, is visiting Mrs Sue Fisher, in Eleventh street. Miss Sue Foster, in Levittown Street, Notwithstanding the inclement and threatening weather the St. Luke's Church excursion to Somerset Beach on the eight ult. carried between six and seven thousand patrons. The regular fall picnics by the vestry and congregation of St. Luke's Church take place next Wednesday, the 24th at Green Willow Park, Anacostia, Miss Sarah Washington returned to the city Monday in response to a tele- gram sent her that her mother was seriously ill. Miss Washington has been visiting friends at Asbury Park, M.J. for several weeks, and by season of the illness of her mother had to forego her contemplated trip to Boston, Mass. Mr. Rosie B. Coleman and Miss Rebecca F. Guy, who have been spending a month's vacation with relatives in Hanover county, Va., will return home Monday next. Mrs. Rosie Lee Daniels of New York city was in this city several days this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Y. D. Peters, 415 First street, northwest. During her attendance at Howard University several years since Mrs. Daniels (nee Brooks) made many warm friends who are now pleased to see her among them again. She is en route to New York from Danville, Va., where she spent several weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. C. H. Bohanan, of Jersey City, N J. is stopping at 1605 New Jersey avenue, northwest. The success of the recent Knights Templar parade is due to Mr. Charles Freeman, of the Court of Appeals. Mrs. Florence Clark has returned home from Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. James Beal gave a tea at her home in Troy, N. Y., in honor of Miss Julia Bush, of the District. Mr. Jesse Tyler was entertained by Miss Alberta Bailey, a former classmate at Oberlin, at her home in Kansas City, Mo., during his visit to that city. Mrs. E. L. Benton, of New Haven, Conn., entertained in honor of her three brothers, Messrs. Charles, John and A. Fuller during their visit to that city. Mr. Charles Fuller is a resident of the city of Washington. Attorney J. Howard, a former student of Howard University, is the Exalted Ruler of the Elks' Lodge, of Hamilton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. F. Stevens have left the city, and expect to visit their sister, Mrs. M. Gonner, on their way home. Miss Lillian Colden, after a pleasant trip to Boston, has returned. Her cousin Miss Ella Randolph, entertained in her honor just before Miss Lillian left. Mrs. Julia Williams is the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. S. Skeaton, of Columbus, Ohio. Miss A. S. Bradley attended the whist party given in honor of Miss C. L. Chatman, by Mrs. H. J. Weakley at her home in Chicago. Miss Mary Davenport has been visiting friends in Chester S. C. Mr. W. H. Scott is in Virginia visiting friends. Miss Sadie R. Washington entertained many friends at her home in Charlotte, N. C., in honor of Miss Lillian Dancy. Misses Smallwood and Curtis, of this city, were guests at an Indian dinner given by Mr. W. R. Sobers at his apartments in Chicago the latter part of August. Miss Marion Hughes has gone to Newport News to visit her aunt, Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman. Mrs. Annie Tell, of San Antonio, Texas, who has been here visiting her son, Mr. Alexander Woods, has returned to her home. Miss Edna Rattley is the guest of Misses Maggie and Essie Tate, of Charlotte, N. C., and the Misses Tate entertained in honor of Miss Rattley and Miss L. Dancy. Miss Effie Simmons, while in Philadelphia, was the guest of Miss Etta Williamson. Miss Lillian Dancy is the guest of Mr. J. W. Brown, at Charlotte, N. C. Miss Georgie Foster is here as the guest of relatives and friends. Miss Mabel Kennard, who has been here with friends, has returned to Baltimore, Md. Lawyer E. A. Patten and family, who have resided on Twelfth street near Florida avenue for some time, have moved in their beautiful new home, No. 1731 Twelfth street, which they have bought. Mr. B. D. Allgood, after a pleasant stay in Washington, left for Atlanta, Ga., a few days ago. Mr. C. T. Tascoe is spending some time in Jersey City as his brother's guest. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Brown were entertained by Mrs. Coleman Brown at her home in Harrisonburg, Va. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Townsend entertained brilliantly at their home in Nashville, Tenn., many visiting friends. Among them was Miss Elfrida A. Kennedy of the District of Columbia. Miss Bertha Cobb is the guest of her mother, Mrs. M. Treadwell, of Fort Cheatham. Miss E. A. Kennedy was the guest of Miss Carrie M. Bryant, of Nashville, Tenn., for three weeks or more. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Moore. of Sacramento, expect to reside here permanently after the first of next month. Mrs. F. Thompson was during her visit to Philadelphia the guest of Mrs. L. S. Rumford of Montrose street. Mr. Arthur Brown, of the Census Bureau, and his wife have returned to the city. Mrs. William Kinney, of Chicago, is here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. White spent most of the warm season visiting friends in New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Richmond, Va. Among those present at a hop given at the Sea Cottage, Saratoga Springs, were the following Washingtonians—Miss G. H. Wade, Miss V. Thompkins and Prof. Kelly Miller. Mrs. Lula Jackson has her cousin, Mrs. E. Johnson, of Richmond, as her guest. Miss V. Shephard is in Charlotte, N. C., the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Pethel. Mrs. Hattie, E. Purse has returned to the city. Misses Bertie and Rachel Baradall, of Newport News, are the guests of friends here. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Arrington, who have been to Goldsboro, N. C., to visit their mother, have returned. Mr. Eber Heart is having a pleasant time, and was entertained with others by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. H. T. Swann is in Jersey City visiting her sister, Mrs. J. B. Waddell. Mrs. Mary E. Jones and children, Clarice and Georgia, who have been in Virginia for several weeks, returned to the city Monday evening. They had a most delightful trip. Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson, who has been to Sebbville, S. C., returned to the city last week. Hon. W. F. Powell, ex-minister to Hayti, was in the city this week, the guest of Mr. Wm. Mayes, of 1822 Eleventh street, northwest. Mr. Mayes is one of Washington's representative citizens and a social factors. Mr. W. H. McNeill is at Alexandria Bay, Thousand Isles. He will be in the city shortly. Mr. Lloyd Williams, of Cleveland, Ohio, was in the city this week, the guest of Register and Mrs. W. T. Vernon. Miss Bessie Hall, who has been the guest of her brother, Mr. Winfield Hall, of 1938 Eleventh street, northwest, for some time, left the city Saturday for Wilmington, Del., where she is teaching school. Miss Anna Gibson, who has been quite ill for some time, is able to be out again. Miss Gibson will visit New York this month. Miss Joe Gibson, who has been spending her vacation in Warrenton, Va., has returned to the city. Miss Mattie R. Bowen has returned to the city from Richmond, Va. MATINEE Don't forget the Nonpareil Pleasure Club's matinee at the True Reformers' Hall Monday September 17. All school children are invited to attend from 2 to 7 P. M. Good music. Admission 15 cents. CITY BRIEFES Mr. J. A. Lankford, of the Business League, has returned to the city. Henry T. Bragg and Miss Henrietta Jackson, who were charged with fornication and adultery, were discharged in the Police Court Tuesday. W. Calvin Chase was attorney: Mrs. Dean, of the W. C. T. U., left the city for New York last week. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the St. Luke's excursion was a success. Dr. S. L. Carruthers has started a movement in his church to raise $2,500 in 10 weeks. If you want a live paper read the Bee. "NURSE IN SPANISH WAR "Mrs. Curtis apparently knew the given name of every negro in town. She went much among them while here, and did much to relieve their distress. She referred to them repeatedly as "my own dear people," and seemed genuinely interested in them. What astonished her white friends most was that every negro in town seemed to know all about Mrs. Curtis. "To be sure, the whites thought that they all knew all about her, too. They knew that she had been sent to California by Secretary Taft on the recommendation of Surgeon-General O'Reilly, of the United States army; they knew that she had been through" the Spanish-American War, doing service as an army nurse in Cuba that won her the admiration of the Washington authorities; they knew that she had been an intimate friend of Clata Barton; that she had done relief work in Galveston after the flood. After she had gone they asked themselves, "What do we know about her?" and were- forced to answer, "Nothing"—even though she had gone to school with Kate Fetton and knew their given names and the names of their servants. "Now, as soon as she has sufficiently recovered from the illness which detains her in the East she is coming back to press her suits for damages against those responsible for her trouble." Dr. John W. Price, V. S., who successfully passed the civil service examination as meat inspector, has been appointed veterinary inspector at St. Joseph, Mo. Dr. Price practiced his profession for some time in this city very successfully. He is an enterprising man, full of ambition. During Dr. Price's stay in this city he came in contact with a few quack veterinary surgeons, who found in him a man of superior ability. This appointment is gratifying to friends of Dr. Price. READ THE BEE ```markdown ``` Arrests May Follow CONSPIRACY EXPOSED. Rev. J. Andrew Taylor Vindicafed—The Woman Makes A Clean Breast Of The Affair. Rev. J. Andrew Taylor, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, arrived in the city last week from New York. He was looking well, and is prepared to use force on the merits of the case. At a meeting of the church members last week about three or four hundred were present, and a riot was averted by the skillful management of the friends of the pastor. The opposition put in nomination Deacon Sample Leneir, and the friends of Rev. Taylor put in Deacon Cook as the presiding officer of that meeting. This was to test the strength of the friends of Rev. Taylor. Deacon Cook, the Taylor candidate, was elected by over two-thirds of the actual votes present. The next attempt was to silence Attorney F. L. Jones, who is an active member of the church and formerly a trustee. He is the legal adviser of the majority of the church membership. The opposition claimed that Attorney Jones was responsible for an officer coming to the church, and as this charge could not be sustained the astute attorney succeeded in having the minutes of the former meeting confirmed, which accepted the resignation of Rev. Taylor, and allowed him three months' vacation with pay. The church was also indignant because a few malcontents refused to allow the action of the former church meeting to be carried out that Rev. Taylor be allowed to preach his farewell sermon. It is stated upon the best authority that there will be no further disorder at future church meetings, as the members are determined to have ample protection, as the trustees have absolutely refused to preserve order at their meetings, and it is stated that there would not have been any disorder if the trustees would do their duty. A DENIAL Miss Rosa Johnson has written a letter to the church exposing the conspiracy against Rev. Taylor, and declaring in this letter that Rev. Taylor is entirely innocent, and placing the responsibility of the cowardly attack upon Rev. Taylor where it belongs. Miss Johnson states in her letter that the men who conspired to ruin Rev. Taylor are responsible for the charge. A special meeting of the members was held this week, and action was taken to have arrested those who conspired to ruin the reputation of Rev. Taylor. The people are wild and indignant, and before many more moons decisive action will be taken by the church. It is stated that several arrests will be made next week. The friends of Rev. Taylor consist of the moneyed element in the church, and the cause of the opposition to Rev. Taylor is that he will not permit a certain element in the church to handle the funds of the church. Sensational developments will occur next week. AMONG THE OLD FELLOWS. District Grand Master J. H. Coleman has recovered from his recent illness, and is out again. The delegates of the subordinate lodges to the 13th B. M. C., which convenes in Richmond, Va., October 2-8 next, met at Odd*Fellows' Hall Tuesday evening last and organized by electing J. H. Brown, of Potomac Union Lodge No. 1965 chairman, and C. S. Hill, of J. McC. Crummille Lodge No. 1437 as secretary. The district delegation, with a hundred or more delegates from the Northern and Northwestern States, will leave here for Richmond on a special train at 12:30 October 1, arriving there about 111 A. M. Fare for round trip is $3.75. P. N. F. Algier White, of Free Grace Lodge No. 1313, is improving slowly. M. V. P. Rev. W. J. Howard was called to Portsmouth, Va., on business this week. Very busy man, he. BIG GEORGIA MINSTRELS. The biggest minstrel show that has ever been in this city will show at the corner of 15th and H streets, N.W. commencing Monday, September 3, Labor Day. If you want to see and hear fun you should not fail to hear and see these minstrels. The singers and dancers are said to be the greatest in the United States. The actors are all colored. It is said that the female dancers and singers are unsurpassed. See advertisement in another column. There is no end to fun in these minstrels. 1 THE ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE AMONG COLORED MEN IN THE U. S. A. The first colored man to receive the degrees of the A. A. S. R. in the U. S. was Joseph W. B. Smith, who received the degrees from a French inspector-general who was sick, and in return for the kindness of Ill. Smith in nursing him and at his death, Smith fell heir to his Masonic books, etc. In 1842 Ill. Smith conferred these degrees upon Henry H. Gilbert, of Philadelphia, Pa., who is the oldest colored Scottish Rite Mason in the U. S. From this source the New York Supreme Council originated. In 1850, at Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. St. Larine, 33rd degree, of the Supreme Council of France, conferred the degrees upon Hon David Leary, a leading col-ored citizen of Philadelphia. In 1854 from this source emanated the King David Supreme Council, with its Grand East at Philadelphia, Pa. From this Council, in consequence of a difference of minds, the Philadelphia Supreme Council was formed with its Grand East at Philadelphia, Pa. In 1869 the Supreme Council of Washington, D. C., was formed. Later the Rev: Dr. James A. Handy formed what was known as the Baltimore Supreme Council, with its Grand East at Baltimore, Md., October 21. In 1880 the several Supreme Councils assembled in New York city for the purpose of forming a union. This not being accomplished, the call was made for January 13th, 1881, at New York. At this session it was decided to consolidate into two Supreme Councils in accordance with the Article of 1786. In 1886 a union was formed between the King David and King Frederick Supreme Councils at Philadelphia, Pa. In 1887 a union was formed between the Baltimore Supreme Council and the Washington Supreme Council. In 1895 the Ill. John G. Jones, 33rd degree, of Chicago, Ill., renovated the rite at Washington, D. C., and incorporated the same with its Grand, East at the D. C. In 1897 the Ill. D. F. Seville, 33rd degree, followed suit under the obedience of the Compact Masons for the D. C. and the same was duty incorporated under the D. C. laws. In connection with these Supreme Councils, Dr. Stringer, of Mississippi, formed what was known as the Southern Supreme Council, and a council was formed in New York under the Fields Supreme Council, so it will be seen that there are at least eight or ten all claiming to be the simon-pure article. To be plain about the matter, under the existing conditions had not this, the bone of contention, found its way into Blue Masonry, the same conditions would not have existed. The only Supreme Councils that are lawfully entitled to work the degrees of the A. A. S. R. are the Incorporated Factions, and our reasons for saying the same is that the Article of 1786 specifies how many Councils shall exist in this country, and in accordance with said article one was formed in 1801 and the other in 1873, so we can all draw our own conclusions. All who have received these degrees are as legal as any in the United States. Among the colored members of the rite, the Bee has advocated peace and union. In the course of time the white brethren of the United States will take a hand in the game, and then we see who is legal and who is bogus, spurious and clandestine, etc. We had better cease firing before it is too late. There are lots in the District of Columbia who are wearing the pins of K. T. and Shrine charms that have no more idea of Masonry than pouring water on a duck's back. MRS. CURTIS. For some time the inquisitive and so-called white people have questioned the sincerity of Mrs. A. M. Curtis, who has been very active for a number of years in doing all she could for the race she represents. Mrs. Curtis has never at any time attempted directly or indirectly to hide her identity with the race she claims to represent. She has been foremost in all movements that tend to advance humanity, no matter what the nationality or the color of the skin may be. She is an enthusiastle worker, and at all times she has been uniting in her efforts to do good. During the California disaster Mrs. Curtis went, with others, or rather she was sent as one of the nurses to that distressed State. It will be seen by an excerpt from the San Francisco Cal., Daily Call that some Southern white women took exceptions because Mrs. Curtis interested herself particularly in the colored people. "The following from the paper will explain itself MASONS INSTITUTE PROCEDINGS. A LIVELY FIGHT. EXPECTED. There are in this city three sets of Masons among the colored people. There is a faction known as the 19th street; a faction known as the Virginia avenue, and the National Compact. Last week the faction known as the 19th street Masons filed an injunction against the Virginia avenue Masons, restraining them from doing any more business. Grand Master Grimshaw, who represents the Virginia Baptists, said to a Bee representative some time ago that he was ready to meet all injunctions that may be placed against his organization. The Virginia avenue Masons are men of influence, money, education and standing, and they declare that they will spend $50,000, if necessary. About 40 of the 19th street faction met last week for the purpose of raising $250 for attorney's fee, which failed, but over $30 was collected. Many of the members object to white counsel, in view of the fact that the organization contains five or six colored attorneys, and not one has been retained. The Virginia avenue faction will quite likely employ all colored counsel. There are about 50 or 60 colored members of the bar connected with the Virginia faction. It is claimed that the courts are without jurisdiction, and cannot be enjoined. Others claim that they are the oldest organization in the United States, and that the other side is spurious. From present outlook the fight will be a lively one. Full particular, next week. M. W. Henry Cox, M. W. G. M. of the Compack Masons for the D. C. deserves great credit for the able niner in which he has held the members off the craft together. He has had a hard fight, but he has the boys in hand. An old friend—Solomon H. Lomax, of the war department, has had a very bad time with his hand. He is somewhat improved. Ill. C. W. Procter, 33rd degree, one of our citizens, has removed from 13th and Massachusetts avenue, northwest, to 920 L street, northwest. Brother Procter is a prominent craft-man of the District of Columbia. Rev. Martin, presiding elder of the Potomac district, reports good news from his district on the 8th. They gave a fine picnic at Westley, Montgomery county, Md., several visiting clubs being present. The 13th landmark of Masonry—give each Mason the right of appeal. When Grand Lodges of Masons failed to observe the landmarks they cease to be a Grand Lodge. The Grand Commandery of K. T. assembled Monday, September 3rd, on Maryland avenue, southwest, from 1st to 3d. After formation, preceded by music, they marched first to Pennsylvania avenue, northwest, to 15th street, to Jackson place, to Connecticut avenue, northwest, to 17th street, northwest, to Rhode Island avenue, to Vermont avenue, to T, to 7th, and then to the baseball park. After addresses, etc., there was an inspection and review. followed in the evening by a public reception at the Washington Light Infantry Armory, on 15th street, northwest. On Tuesday they embarked on the Jane Mosley for a sail down the river. Commanderies from Pennsylvania, Rhode Island., Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey and Louisiana were represented. The fraters and their friends had an enjoyable time. The action of the boss barbers in raising prices of shaves went into effect September 1. Barbers attribute the increased price to new rules issued by the health department. Pierce Moore, of Roanoke, Va., brakeman on the Norfolk and Western Railroad, was killed last Friday at the home of his mother. Read the Bee. Under the present system of special appropriations the President receives nearly $250,000 annually. Representative Maynard, of Virginia, has introduced a bill increasing the President's salary to $100,000 per year. September 1, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M., for the D. C. (incorporated) has filed an injunction against the M. W. G. Lodge by W. H. Grimpshaw, G. M., and others, to restrain them from working Masonry in the D. C. Attorneys A. A. Lipscomb and William Ellison are representing the complainants. The outcome will be watched with much interest by all interested. Mrs. Dr. Harris has returned from her trip. She had a delightful time. Ill. W. H. Johnson, 33rd degree, P. G. M., is now residing at 1141 15th northwest. Miss Carrie Ghant is the guest of Miss Lottie Johnson, of 125 D street, southwest, where she will spend three weeks visiting her many friends. Miss Johnson will make it pleasant for her during her stay. Monday, unexpectedly, we attended the K. T. drill in company with the III. Brother Richard Brown. The frater made a fine showing. The commissioners, we noticed, were not present. We noticed among the prominent sir knights present the R. E. G. C. Sir W. H. J. Malvin, P. R. E. G. C. Sir P. H. Carson, J. W. Freeman, J. N. Dosten, H. C. Harris, L. H. Wayne, Sir and Rev William H. Severson, Brother Brooks, father of Ill. P. B. Brooks, M. D., 33rd degree. We failed to see Brother Ottaway Holmes, P. E. C., of Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 4. K. T. Also we noticed P. R. E. G. C. and Present G.: Secretary III. Brother William H. Myers. We noticed that Br ther Sir E. W. Shields, P. E. C. Also D.: Gains and a host of the others. Some of the boys are angry about the intrigue. But the courts will decide who is right. We also notice Sir Knight Perry H. Friday in line (attorney-at-law). Some of the brothers in talking said how nice it would be if the boys were all united. There will never be unification until certain fraters are placed six feet east and west and six foot deep. Sir Knight George H. Newman, P. G. C., was noticeable for his activity in line. Taking it from a presentable standpoint, the sir knights made a fine showing, but they will never be right until they come to time. The New York Commandery won the flag. Major A J. Brooks was one of the judges. 0 STUDY LAW AT HOME Prepare for success at the bar, in business or public life. Be a member of a law firm founded in 1880. Successful graduates every year. Approved College Law Course and Bannan Law Course. Liberal Terns. Specialized Catalogue Free. Sororus Correspondence School of Law, The Kalamazoo District, Michigan. EBGRAY OR THE BLACK HEIR By Mrs. Arabella V. Chase, author of "A Peculiar People," "Levi Trooman, Or She Kept Her Word, etc. --- CHAPTER II. "After all," said Edgray, "it is not so bad to be dark-skinned, and have persons call you a Negro or a colored individual. I found Mr. Goodman so nice and fatherly that I never thought of the difference in our complexion. "Now, Pearl, you will not have to teach. You can help me in my business until you feel getting married. It is nice to have you graduate, but your temper would be ruined if you taught school a while. Colored children do sometimes inherit fortunes. While some of our people are praising the white people of the North for their liberality in giving for the upbuilding of the Negro race, there are some good white people in the South, and they want to see our people progress." Ruby said that while she had not said so, she felt that the undertaking was too great for one as young as her brother. "Edgray will never be able to get one of our best girls to marry him if he insists on being nothing but a coachman. We have only the one brother, and he should choose some higher work—say some of the professions." "What will Zella Ovalton say? I'll not be surprised if she turns Edgray off for a lawyer, doctor or a preacher when she comes home. "Then where does Edgray expect to come in with any of our girls?" No one made any reply to Ruby, and Mrs. Jones remembered all that Edgray had said to her on a previous occasion. She laid her hand on Edgray's shoulder, and said: "My boy is ambitious, and the business mantle of his father has fallen on him. The way has been opened for him to be a man, and he will succeed. "I will tell you something which I know will be news to you, for it was to me. "My mother was one of the slaves of Mr. Goodman's father, and when most of the slaves went off my poor father was in the midst. Mother said as she had a home she would remain in it until father had another. I was an infant in my another's arms when father went away, so I do not remember anything about him, and mother never heard of him. My mother received her portion of the estate, and never left the plantation. She sleeps calmly now in the Goodman Cemetery. "One day while I was playing at mother's door your father came to our cabin and told mother that all the 'niggers' at his home had gone off with some strange white men, but as he was small they told him they could not take him. "Mr. Goodman's father told mother to keep him, and she did, and he helped mother a great deal. "This house in which we are living is standing on the ten-acre lot given to mother, and all that woodland in the rear of the fence is the ten-acre lot which your father received on conditions. "The understanding was that in order to possess it he was to remain with us, and when old enough he was to marry me, or the land would go to mother to keep or sell." "So your father has a little love secret he has never told us? "Every servant in the Goodman household descended from the Goodman slaves, and that is why they are doing so well. "Nearly half of Fair-View is built on a part of the estate of the Goodman's, and everybody would like to say that he sprang from them." It was decided that more talk on Edgray and his business was unnecessary. After the evening meal, Mr. Jones did not give any of the other members of the family an opportunity to talk. He told Edgray that it was a very nice thing to be a high school graduate, to be a preacher with D. D. after one's name, or a M. D.; in fact, it was great to have the whole alphabet after one's name, but it was just as great to fall heir to a fortune and engage in some good business. "I am not able to spend thousands of dollars on my boy, yet I rejoice in knowing that he has the ability to conduct a profitable establishment. Edgray is a chip off the old block, and is as great in his sphere as the king is in his." "Begin tomorrow to seek a place to locate. Time is money, and while Mr Goodman is working at his end of the business we will be attending to ours at our end." This wish was not hard for Edgray ```markdown ``` to comply with. He had already made a selection long before he had any idea that a way would be open. 'He had ascertained that a nice piece of ground, on which, the old tobacco factory stood, was available: either for cash or on the insalment plan. He told his father, who sprang to his feet and grasped Edgray's hand: "There you are! Just like your father. Don't tell me you are not born for good luck. That's the very spot I have always had in view. Tell me all about it." Edgry said the situation was delightfully grand—just the proper elevation, with an abundance of fresh water, and in fact the only place in town that was out of the way, and yet convenient. At the usual time each member of Mr. Jones' family retired to seek a good night's repose, except Edgray. He went to his room, but not to sleep. He was eager to start his plans. He said one hundred horses were a few to begin with, so he would allow for more. Well, he did just as Mr. Goodman had told him, and when he got in the bed he had nearly formulated his entire plans for the arrangement of his stable and the surrounding grounds. Before he had a chance to close his eyes in sleep he heard the gong of the milk man, which spoke in louder tones than words that daylight had come, and it was time to get out of bed. Boys are wonderful things, and the plan that Edgray submitted was beyond the conception' of the resident builders. They told Mr. Goodman that to construct a stable after the plan of Edgray Jones meant that a large amount of money was to be spent. Mr. Goodman said that the question of money was not to be considered, and the work must begin at once. Edgray was always a leader with his associates, and now that he was forging to the front in business, some of his friends thought that he would feel himself so much elevated that they would be no longer listed as his companions. Edgray had won the name of the swell coachman of his town because no two horses in the town made a better show than did Mr. John Jones, and the harness, carriage and livery looked like new all the time. Whenever Edgray took his people out he was admired by all the people. He was fast developing a stately bearing, and his livery attire was certainly becoming and he knew it. Social affairs did not disturb the mind of Edgray. Whenever his mother or sisters had a need for the carriage Edgray was ready and overwilling to serve them. Ruby often chided Edgray for being indifferent to the girls, so far as actions went. Ruby preferred that Edgray should be a doctor. "Yes," said Edgray, "be a doctor, and ruin my reputation the first time a patient died; be a preacher, and if the people happened not to like me they would not support me; be a lawyer, and be hissed because a judge sentences my client for life. No, I'll be a coachman, and exhibit such turn-outs as will make the best people flock to me, and give me their patronage." It took some time for the builders to complete the work according to the plan of Edgray. When it was done it stood as a monument to the memory of Mr. Walter Goodman, and increased the value of property in that section of the town. People came from near and far to see the most beautiful stable which had ever been erected in the South. While it was not a temple like Solomon built, yet on all sides could be heard the expressiin that the "half had not been told." All the old stable men said "it was hardly possible for a negro to draw up such a plan, and yet everybody knew that John Jones was a wonderful man, so Edgray must have inherited his smartness from his father." Mr. Jones remembered his own little love affair, and had resolved to pilot Edgray's little bark in order that no all should befall him or his bark. (To be continued in our next.) THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL. Instruction by mail adapted to everyone. Recognized by courts and educators. Experienced and competent instructors. Course-Preparatory, Business, College. Prepared for practice. Will better your condition and prospects in business. Students and graduates everywhere. Full and special offer FREE. THE SPRAGUE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL OF LAW, 844 MASTER BLUE, DEFROIT, MICH. Resting Place of Royal German Baby Finished With Rich Lace. Berlin.—The first trundle-bed in the kaiser's domain is that just installed at the emperor's palace for the use of the baby of the crown princess. The children of the royal household seldom sleep in cradles like those devoted to the use of common children, the Hapsburger idea being that real V5 BED OF KAISER'S GRANDSON. rest can only be gained when the bed is firm and stationary. Everybody in court circles has taken a peep at the future emperor's resting place. It is a combination of brass and wickerwork, exceedingly elegant in appearance. It stands four feet high, is three feet wide and four feet six inches in length. At the head is a canopy two feet wide. V-shaped, made of white material and adorned with rich lace. It is said the empress and her daughter-in-law, both of whom are expert needle women, made the canopy covering and their workmanship is greatly admired. NEW COMMANDER OF G. A. R. Man Honored by Veterans Was a Private in the War. Cincinnati.—Robert B. Brown, of Zanesville, O., who was elected commander-in-chief of the G. A. R. at the Minneapolis encampmeht, enlisted in the Fifteenth Ohio infantry at the age of 16 years and served in the Fourteenth army corps in the Army of the Cumberland until he was mustered out in 1864. He then reenlisted as a veteran soldier, and served as such until the end of the war. He was a private throughout the first three years of his service, and then became a noncommissioned officer. He has always been active and prominent in ROBERT B. BROWN. (New Commander in Chief of the G. A. R.) the work of the Grand Army. Mr. Brown is now editor of the Zanesville Courrier. He was born in 1845. Modern Medievalism. A trial has recently been held in Delemont, in Switzerland, suggestive of the middle ages. A father and son have been condemned to life imprisonment for murder and robbery. A dog which the two guilty men had employed was dealt with even more sternly. The judges took evidence as to the dog's share in the crime as carefully as to that of the men, and then ordered that the corrupted beast should be put at death. Best Educated Polioemen. Bolton, England, claims to have the best educated police force in the world. The local authorities arrange special lectures for the police force, and every policeman not on duty is expected to attend. At these lectures they are taught, among other things, the grounds on which convictions may be obtained and the best way to give evidence. Plan Theater Cars. Theater cars on transcontinental trains are innovations in passenger service promised in the near future. These cars will carry stages, curtains and all acting facilities used on the stage, and performances will be "served en route." The idea was impressed upon certain of the officers of these lines, by the hearty reception given stage folk, wha., while crossing the middle west and Rockles, entertained their fellow passengers with songs from the different plays. It is thought the plan will meet with applobation. FIND MODERN VENUS TITLED ENGLISHWOMAN WHO RESEMBLES FAMOUS STATUE. Lady Pole-Carew Also Regarded as England's Most Beautiful Woman —Australian Girl Recently London.—If the Venus De Milo, undoubtedly the most familiar and the most popular of classic statues, were to come to life—in which case it is to be hoped her arms might be restored to her—what would she think of the modern effort to look like her—modern claims to beauty based simply on a resemblance to her immortal self? True, the Venus' figure is a shade heavier than the ideal of to-day and it is sometimes pretended that we do not like the Greek face altogether. This being true, it is astonishing th. the most beautiful woman in England. Lady Pole-Carew, is called "the most Venus De Milo" and at this hour London is stirred up over a new beauty who significantly calls herself "La Milo." "La Milo" is Miss Pansy Montague, an Australian girl. So far as her features are concerned, Lady Pole-Carew has nothing to fear in the contest for supremacy with Miss Montague. Not only does the lady of title more nearly realize our twentieth century ideal of beauty, but she also comes closer to the likeness of the marble statue. She is more beautiful than the Venus, say her millions of admirers, which is not so much to the statue's discredit when it is considered that Lady Pole-Carew has the advantages of life, color and expression over the pale marble divinity. But in the matter of figure Miss Montague seems to win. Her profession of poser has made it possible for the world at large to perceive how much she is like the statue. Lady Pole-Carew is, on the other hand, dis- A LADY BEATRICE POLE-CAREW. (Titled Englishwoman Known as the "Modern Venus de Milo.") LADY BEATRICE POLE-CAREW. (Titled Englishwoman Known as the "Modern Venus de, Milo.") tinctly a modern woman, with the fashionable waist instead of the ample proportions of the Milesian Venus. During the past few weeks London has been worshiping at this young woman's shrine, thus showing that the beauty of the great statue is still the beauty which we all admire, despite the great difference between it and our women of to-day. In height Miss M. Mugues, "La Milo," is 5 feet 84 inches, exactly the stature of the marble Venus, according to estimates by our Miss Montague weight 165 pounds. But four pounds less than the authorities believe the Venus would have weighed had she been a living woman. "La Millo's" neck is 13 inches, half an inch less in circumference than that of the statue that the latter been a woman of equal height, with her living prototype. Their bust measurements are allike, most remarkable of all. 33 inches is the span of the waists of these two contourants for supremacy in the field of womanly perfection. This closeness in measurement is perhaps the most noteworthy comparison ever made, for it proves that the modern woman can be almost identical with the figure of the Milesian Venus and still command admiration. Miss Montague is, perhaps, only a fad, but of a certainty Lady Pole-Carew is an established English beauty, and though her charms may for the present be overshadowed by her antipodean rival, she is sure to rehabilitate herself. There are other claimants of course, to the title for which Lady Pole-Carew and "La Milo" are struggling America should never be forgotten in any race for supremacy, whether it be in wealth, beauty or prowess of whatever sort. It is generally known that the American girl has been developing as a type until to-day she numbers countless fair mails who, if they are not of the same mold as the Venus De Milo, are sufficiently like her to warrant a comparison. Among such high-grade divinities is Miss Dorothy Cranman, a New York girl who has sat in paintings and statues by several famous artists. These concur in declaring her to be the most perfect American girl, judged by the stamina of the Du Maurier De Milo, whom they have met. THE CHURCH OF THE NUNS Inquiry into the earliest forms of the automobile has Church's steam coach, which ran between London and Birmingham as early as 1830. It was something like a double stage coach structured to carry 28 inside passengers and 22 outside. The chap great coat with many capes, as was the style with obtium coat. A committee of the house of commons was appointed in on the growing automobile movement, and found its prairieobil lished. Popular prejudice, however, it was pointed out was to the imposition of heavy tolls, fees and licenses, so the motor seem to have had a rocky road even in those early days. The railroads, then coming into general use secured the law requiring each automobile to keep a man 100 yards in advance red flag by day and a red lantern by night. SCIENTIST PLANS NEW AIRSHIP. Philadelphia Would Use Cigar-Shaped Bag with Boat Attachment. Philadelphia, Pa.—P. Caledon Cameron, a well-known artist and scientist of this city; has an invention which he thinks will revolutionize the present methods of ballooning. He has not patented it, as he does not desire any pecuniary gain. In place of the gas bag, of a circular form now used, he would have the cigar shaped form used in the dirigible type of airship. He would substitute a large and seaworthy boat of light material for the wicker basket used to-day, which, he claims, is unseaworthy and a positive danger to all aeronauts in case of an unavoidable descent into water. He plans to have this boat guided by the man taking the trip in it, by means of an immense pair of oars which would be used on the air exactly as oars are used in water. He claims that through such an arrangement man can travel through the air as he can on water. He has manufactured a small model and tested it with results, he says, that prove the practicability of his scheme. "The great trouble has been," he said, "that men have rushed into this idea with only the craze to go up, to get off the earth. From the fact that simplicity has always been the most successful. It immediately struck me that we men should be able to travel in the air by a method similar to that employed on water. The only difference is that, we must add some substance to our air traveling craft that will maintain a position of height as the water does the ship. "The modern aeronaut," he continued, "is always in danger of his life from drowning in water—my idea, besides making such an event impossible, provides a human method of moving-power and an ability to cut through the air currents or perhaps even more successfully against them. I know this thing to be practical, for I have tried it on a small scale with a great degree of success." TROUBLE HAUNTS A FAMILY. All Kinds of Misfortunes Are Visited Upon Iowa People. Webster City, Ia.—More misfortunes have been visited upon the unfortunate Emmons family, which holds the Iowa Record for hard luck. The two and one-half year old daughter of Willis Emmons lies near death from poisoning, having swallowed several ounces of furniture polish. George Emmons is still in a precarious condition as the result of an attack made upon him a few nights ago by hold-up men. Recently Mrs. George Emmons, Sr., while cleaning furniture with gasoline, struck a match. The fluid ignited and she suffered terribly from the accident. Just prior to this one of her sons fell from a tree and broke his arm. Another son, while sitting on the porch in a thunderstorm, was struck by a bolt of lightning. A large piece of a tree 30 feet away was torn off and hurled through the air, striking him on the head. Still another son, playing about a horse, was kicked in the head by the animal and sustained a fractured skull. J. D. Emons, a brother of George, stepped into a hole in a defective sidewalk at Iowa City, and is laid up with a badly wrenched and fractured ankle. Had Only One Lung at Birth. New York. Physicians are making an examination of the body of a man who was born and lived 45 years with only one lung. This is the second similar case on record. The man, unknown, died in tellervue hospital. His only lung was about one-half larger than the normal lobe. The lung had crowded the heart to such an extent that the latter organ had been moved three inches out of place. There was only a tiny hole in the left lung could have been QUEER FAMILY NAMES "CHUMPS," "OGS" AND CL3 BUMS" IN OLD KENTUCKY Odd Cognomens of the "Quarter" Helrs—Remarkable Collect on Gathered Within a Radius of 20 Miles of Ford. Ford, Ky.—It is doubtful for er county in this state or in any state can show such a remi- lection of given names and as are to be found within a 20 miles from this town W. Able Chump. Little Chump. Chump. Chump and Skittles Chump. T must be added the family with the eldest son chri- Chicken and the youngest daughter Pullet Chicken. Then there is family, with Barabbas Og. or of it. One of his boys is named L. Sullifan Og, and the in the bunch is Sullipa Og. But that is not a circumstance in the way Phillas Quarter has named his children. He seemed to take a light in the oddity of his own name and to perpetuate it in the chirping of his four boys. The first one about 10 years ago, is well known throughout the county as First Quarter. The next heir is Second Quarter. The third is called "No" Quarter, the fourth Had Quarter. The mother never had any in the selection of the names of the children. Old Phillas decided what he intended to call them the they were born, and what he intended to be accepted in the Quarter house hold. Not one of these sons ever been 20 miles away from home. A member of the family is able to or write and they have no connection of the outside world. About seven miles from the Quarter farm lives the Bombs whose hired man is named Bum. He is proud of his hard boasts that his brothers and who live in the same county as oddly named as he. One Sizzley Cubbum. another He is a brother Calico and the youngest outfit Measles Cubbum. CAMERA FIEND HOLD UP STAGE Girl and Accomplice Play Bandit to Get Realistic Photo. San Francisco.—Eighteen passengers on the stage from Harlan Springs to Callistoga were given a bad fright the other day when the stage was held up by masked highwaymen who commanded them to dismount and line up on the side of the road. One of the passengers named Silverstein was forced to search the vests. After all the money had been secured Silverstein was ordered to turn the plunder and saw the rotten disappear in the undergrowth. A moment later Miss Hayes, daughter of the proprietor of Harbin Springs, appeared with a camera and explained that the hold-up had been a joke. The passengers were little inclined to gard it as such. Especially angry was Silverstein. No Seeds In These Apples West Chester, Pa.—Howard of Willistown township, claims solved the question of how seedless apples, and has two his orchard which are bear fruit, and have been for seven sons. Just how it is done he explain; but he has the apples have a core like an riefly, but there is not a The flavor of the fruit is Good Seal in Acreed Worcester, Mass.—Branson, superintendent of county tranat school, from Boston, where he is operation for the removal, pendix, in which was pit sprouted. So said they had no case before. Mr. Johns member caring. CHICAGO SCOTCHMEN HONOR MEMORY OF GREAT POET. Movement Begun 18 Years Ago to Erect Statue Crowned with Succ- cess—Work of Noted Edin- burgh Sculptor. of the most notable magnificent monuments the world over to the great poet of the peo- turns, has just been un- The present bronze, carved by W. Grant Stevenson, the noted Edin- burgh artist, loving effort on behalf of the Scottish citizens of Chile. As from a few large do- sies he has sum required for the carrying out of the great project was scribed in small amounts and carved on the hearts of the thousands of Scotland scattered in the city. Never, probably, was a greater demonstration of the pride of Scotchmen for than has been dis- continued and final- ly to erect a worthy monument and one that will be the city of America. one of the finest in the conception is noble and will add fame to the alpine fame of its creator. The which adorn the sides of a grand pedestal of Vermont gave the work of Steven and a fitting base for the The statue is ten and height and the pedestal and a half feet, giving the enlighten height of 22 feet. panels represents the from 'Tam o' Shan BURNS VONMENT TO ROBERT BURNS. where the witch is shown clutching the tail of the gray mare, and bears motto. B. features are like poppies spread; To be the flower, its bloom is shed. As he illustrates "The Cotter's Saturday Night," and on the granite carved the line, these old Scotia's grand- is a carving of Burns the mouse's nest, with the words to which the incident ans o mice and men gang In the remaining side "The Twa will be the subject of the carv- er is entailed by the motto. the palace far behind the stands in the center of bed on the slight rise directory building and zion. The site was chosen consistents of the Memorial of the park commission and art commission and is the most picturesque and that could be found, give- some suggestion of a of the lochs of Scotland. movement to build the statue established October 25, 1888. meeting was called for the forming and incorporating Memorial and Monument To this meeting every society in Chicago was in- delegates. All entered with enthusiasm and until 1893 there was among all the organi- general and cooperative of the praiseworthy en- tainments of all kinds and the proceeds were for the monument subscriptions from were constantly re- members of every so- of these have all at considerable per- C. W. Osborne, New Power in New York Financial World. New York—Charles W. Osborne, for many years and humble employee in the small office which bears on its door the name, "Russell Sage," by a sudden turn of fortune's wheel, finds himself one of the most powerful figures in Wall street. For, as executor of the estate of the veteran of puts and calls he will have the directing of a fortune of $150,000,000. Mr. Osborne, concerning whom the financier spoke as his confidential and trusted assistant, enjoyed the confidence of Russell Sage from the very first year he entered his employ. He is now in his sixty-seventh year, a rather slender man of about the average height. His head is surmounted by an aureole of snow-white hair and he ```markdown ``` wears a mustache, which has also taken on the frost of age. But his complexion is ruddy and his eyes have a way of sparkling. None who knows him ever remembers having seen him when he did not have a smile and a pleasant word. He had a vacation once. It was in the year 1902, and for a whole week did not come to the office. Mr. Osborne thought the matter over carefully, and actually took three days. He worked year in and year out over the account books and the envelopes of securities and never seemed to feel the need of rest. The only other time he was absent from his post was when the madman Norchoss threw a bemb at "Uncle Russell." Osborne was carried from the office with clothing torn in shreds and was thought to be badly wounded. A few days in a hospital soon put him to rights, however. It is said of Osborne in the street, that he never mislaid a security. He never made a blunder in his judgment of collateral on loans. He held the power of attorney of Russell Sage for a quarter of a century. He was the only man praised in the financier's will. As executor his fortune is made. The business will go right along with Osborne at the helm. PRISCILLA'S DAUGHTER. Old House That Marks the Sequel to Miles Standish's Courtship. New York.—There is a sequel to "The Courtship of Miles Standish" which Longfellow didn't refer to and which therefore is not so well known as the main part of the story. On the other hand there is more certainty about it. It will never be known positively whether the doughty old Captain of Plymouth did really send his young friend John Alden to woo the fair Priscilla for him or not, but we do know that John Alden and Priscilla were married, and that Sarah Alden. HOUSE BUILT BY SON OF MILES STANDISH. HOUSE BUILT BY SON OF MILES STANDISH. the daughter of John Alden and Priscilla, was afterward married to Alexander Standish, the son of Miles Standish. If Priscilla refused the old captain he took it philosophically, for the record testifies that he afterward married "Barbara, who came in the shipe Ann, in 1623." Alexander Standish was her son, for Rose, who lay under the grain fields, had no children. It is certain that the two families were always friendly, for at a very early date they withdrew from Plymouth, Mass., and built their homes in Duxbury, some nine miles distant. The Standishes and the Aldens were the first settlers of Duxbury, and their graves lie there to-day. The Alden house is still standing, as is also Alexander Standish's house, which he built for Sarah Alden in 1666. Miles Standish's home was destroyed by fire and the son is said to have used some of the timbers from the ruins of his father's house in the construction of his own. The date of the marriage of Sarah Alden to Alexander Standish is not known, but since Miles Standish died in 1656, it is doubtful if he lived to see the wedding of his son and the daughter of Priscilla. Quill Toothpicks From France Quill toothpicks come from France. The largest factory in the world is near Paris, where there is an annual product of 20,000,000 quills. The factory was started to make quill pens, but when these went out of general use it was converted into a toothpick mill. HORSE HAS PROPERTY OWNS FINE GRASS PLOT IN FASHIONABLE NEIGHBORHOOD. Equine Holds Interest in Valuable New York Real Estate Where He Can Graze at Will and Live Life of Ease. New York.—"My horse Dick I give and bequeath to my sisters, Agnes and Elizabeth Savage. It is my wish that they care for the house as long as he lives." As the result of the above provision contained in the will of George Savage, a plumber of Jersey City, who died on Sept. 17, 1889, Dick, a horse 33 years old, is living a life of ease and luxury. He is a property owner and holds a half interest in real estate Dick came into the possession of his 'master as a colt back in the '70s and for years he made daily tours of Jersey City in the shafts of a plumber's wagon. Mr. Savage was deeply attached to the animal, which developed unusual Intelligence at an early age. He bought five lots at Baldwin avenue and Clifton place as Dick's exclusive pasturage. As the years rolled by he disposed of three of the lots, but he reserved two for the horse's especial benefit. "He's a good old boy," the plumber would often say, "and I don't propose that he shall ever want for a small portion of this earth where he can graze at will." After the plumber's death his sisters placed a wire fence around Dick's lots and saw to it that every morning excepting in the winter he was led from his stable in the rear of their home at 518 Mercar street to his pasture. Fine homes were built around the lots, which are within a stone's throw of the city hospital and the zealous eyes of many real estate speculators were turned to Dick's exclusive territory, but all overtures for the sale of the lots were turned down by the Misses Savage and the old horse grazes in supreme contentment. A few days ago the sisters were offered a good price for the lots, but they said that the land will not be in the market as long as Dick lives. Dick raps with his forehoofs against the side of his stall every mbrning at six o'clock as a signal that he is ready for his breakfast. As soon as he gets it one of the sisters, Miss Elizabeth Savage, grooms him and washes him down with oil of citronella to keep the mosquitoes away. Edna Brown, '13 years old, has become so attached to the old horse as a neighbor that she goes around every morning to see him safe in his lots and in the evening leads him back to his stall. ALCOHOL LAW NOT ORIGINAL. American Consuls Report on Denaturing Process Abroad. Washington.—In view of the recent law of congress permitting the use of alcohol in the arts and industries free of tax the bureau of manufacturers of the department of commerce and labor has collated a number of reports of United States consulates on the denaturing processes, from which it appears that a similar law is in operation in Italy, France, Germany, Cuba, Belgium and other countries. Each of the countries named has its own particular process of denaturation. Of particular interest is the report of Consul General Robert P. Skinner, of Marsellies, who says that the last word in regard to the industrial uses of alcohol has not yet been said nor does he anticipate that American expectations in regard to the general practicability of this fuel as a motive force are going to be at once realized. So imperfect does the French government regard the methods now in use for rendering alcohol unfit for consumption or of utilizing it as an illuminant that prizes have been offered to the person offering the most advantageous ideas on the subject. Nevertheless, the reports in the aggregate recognize the possibilities of denatured alcohol based on the trials already given it abroad. BRITISH GUNNERS DEAD SHOTS Remarkable Scoring Marks Firing Experiences of Meiterranean Fleet. London—Some remarkable-scoring has been made in this year's firing exercises in the Mediterranean fleet. The destroyer Brulzer with its six-pound guns made 46 hits out of 64 rounds, and with its 12-pound guns six hits out of ten rounds. The average for six-pound guns is 10.36 hits per gun, which constitutes a record for this class of gun. The Brulzer's scores are better than those made by the destroyer Dragon which recently was complimented by Vice Admiral Lord Charles Beresford on its performance. The cruiser Barham, in a heavy gun test, made 42 hits out of 58 rounds, the best gun's scores being 11 rounds and 11 hits from a 4.7-inch gun. The next best score was ten rounds and ten hits. "A horrible thing happened in front of our house this morning.". "An accident?". "A most unfortunate one. You know that young cornet player in the next flat to ours. Well, he was struck by an automobile." "Yes—?" "And it didn't hurt him a bit."—Cleveland Leader. British Court Decides People Need Not Pay for This Instruction. London.—A decision given by the court of appeals leaves the question of religious education in Great Britain in a peculiar position. The education act of 1902 was intended to compel local authorities to pay for religious instruction in the voluntary schools, and led to the notorious "passive resistance" movement under which numbers of nonconformists refused to pay the rates levied to cover this expenditure for church schools. In the meantime, the county council of the west riding of Yorkshire refused to pay teachers for the time devoted by them to religious instruction. The board of education then sought the assistance of the courts in the matter, with the result that the court of appeals decided in favor of the Yorkshire council. If this decision should be upheld by the house of lords, whither the case now will be carried, it will practically accomplish by a stroke what the bill now in parliament of Augustine Birrell, president of the board of education, alms at, and, furthermore, it possibly may enable a large number of "passive resisters" to bring action for false imprisonment. The entire trouble appears to be due to the careless drafting of the bill in 1902. RAINMAKER TO GET $10,000. C. M. Hatfield Meets with Success In Alaska. Dawson, Alaska.-If C. M. Hatfield, the rainmaker, causes enough rain to fall to keep the sulce boxes full and make the season's mining profitable, he will receive $10,000 from the Yukon district. Mr. Hatfield has chosen King Solomon's Dome as the most advantageous point for his operations. This is the highest elevation in the district and at the head of the principal creeks. He has now been at work for nearly three weeks, and rain has been reported from some point in the district every day. Of the $10,000 which is to be paid Mr. Hatfield, one-half has been subscribed by the Yukon council and the balance by prominent miners. A committee has been appointed to decide whether or not Hatfield earns his money, George T. Coffee being the referee. The only visible part of Hatfield's work is a tower. He makes a mysterious inspection of it every day by means of a ladder. Hatfield does not claim to make the rain. He says he attracts and precipitates the moisture by means of electric vibration, assisted by chemicals. BUSINESS WOMAN AT 70. Mrs. Warren, of California, Takes a Little Run Down to Malne. Norway, Me.—The sprightfulness of 70-year-old Mrs. Rebecca Warren, of California, who is here on a visit to the home of her childhood days, puts Norway's old ladies to shame. Mrs. Warren has amassed a fortune and is still in active business life. Mrs. Warren married in Chicago and went with her husband to California when two years later she became a widow. She opened a lodging house in San Francisco and ran it for 11 months, when the house was destroyed by fire, leaving her pennilless, for she had carried no insurance. She borrowed money from friends, and opened another house for lodgers, and when it was running well, she sold out her interests in it for $2,500. This suggested a scheme to her, and she entered regularly into the business of renting houses and filling them with roomers and then selling out. At the end of a few years she had $17,000 in bank. Her next successful venture was as a whole buyer and shipper of fruits. It was Mrs. Warren who sent to eastern marketg the first consignment of navel oranges. WORLD'S DEEPEST SHAFTS. Three of Them in the Copper Country of Michigan. Marquette, Mich.-The Michigan copper country possesses the world's three deepest vertical mining shafts. The deepest of these is No. 3 at the North Tamarack property, its measurements being 5,200 feet. To the south at a distance of 4,000 feet is the No. 5 shaft of the same company. This ranks as the second deepest vertical shaft on the globe, its measurements being 5,080 feet from the collar to the bottom level. Second only to these great openings 'is the Red Jacket shaft of the Calumet & Hecla company, which is down 4,900 feet and in which the copper loose was not encountered until a depth of 3,300 feet had been attained. The deepest Incline shaft in the world is the No. 4 of the Calumet & Hecla. This shaft itself from the collar to the lowest level is sunk on the plane of the lode for a distance of 8,100 feet, while from a drift at the bottom a winze extends downward 190 feet to the boundary of the property, giving a measurement of 8,290 feet from surface. No. 4 shaft passes by the Red Jacket shaft at the fifty-sixth level. Man Reforms at Age of 95. Winthrop, Me.-Ellis M. Clark has decided to quit chewing tobacco after 51 years of the habit. He was 95 years of age the other day, and to celebrate the event called together his friends with the announcement that he intended to sign a pledge. The pledge proved to be his declaration that he will no longer use tobacco. ON COMMERCE BOARD JAMES S. HARLAN APPOINTED TO INTERSTATE COMMISSION. Former Attorney, General to Porto Rico Honored by President—New Member Comes from a Distinguished Family. Oyster Bay, N. Y.—President Roosevelt has appointed James S. Harlan of Chicago a member of the interstate commerce commission. Mr. Harlan is a son of John M. Harlan, associate justice of the supreme court of the United States. He held for some time the position of attorney general of Porto Rico. In the appointment of Harlan as a member of the commission, President Roosevelt has honored Chicago and Illinois and the nation as much as the man who is to sit as a representative of the people in the difficult task of adjusting railway rates and framing rules that shall be just to shippers and carriers alike. In the prime of his young manhood, Mr. Harlan has been chosen to fill a place of the greatest importance to the business and transportation interests of the country. That he is prepared to accept the responsibility with confidence is not altogether due to himself alone, for back of James S. Harlan is an ancestral line whose blood is as good as the country boasts. His forebears were patriots who, in legislative halls and on the field of battle, fought for the liberties of the nation. His father, soldier and jurist, is now a member of the most distinguished tribunal of the world; his brothers stand preeminent in the community. There is no talit in the Harlan blood. In the time of Henry Clay, one of the closest friends and political candidates of the great statesman was James Harlan, member of congress from Kentucky. Clay Harlan, uncle to James, answered the call to arms during the war with Mexico, wounds and exposures received in that con- A. H. flict ending his life. Sillas Harlan, great uncle, was a pioneer of old Virginia, and gave his life at the battle of Blue Licks, while fighting shoulder to shoulder with Daniel Boone. James S. Harlan is a boosler. He was born at Evansville, Ind., November 24, 1861, but the foundations of his education were laid in Kentucky, his early schooling being at Louisville. In 1833 he graduated from Princeton university, and then studied in the law school of Columbia university. From 1834 until 1888 he was in the offices of Melville W. Fuller, now chief justice of the supreme court of the United States, while that distinguished lawyer was practicing in Chicago. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1886. In 1897 he married Miss Maud Noble at Washington, D. C. Physically, James Harlan has the characteristics of his family. They are all big men, are the Harlans, and James is more than six feet tall, weighs beyond 200 and carries his pounds with the ease and grace which tells the athlete whose muscles are in magnificently fit condition. James Harlan's physical prowess is a family trait. His mother's brother, George Shanklin, stood 6 feet $6\frac{1}{2}$ inches; his uncle, Silas Harlan, 6 feet 3; his father is 6 feet 2; his brother Richard, 6 feet $4\frac{1}{2}$ and his brother, John, 6 feet. He himself measures 6 feet $2\frac{1}{2}$ inches. Athletic during his college days, James Harlan was also studious, active in the literary societies and one of the honor men. When he worked with his books it was telling work; when he played he gave his attention to the contest at hand. He was captain of the baseball nire at Princeton when his brother John was catcher. James S. Harlan is of the breed that produced the chitraly of the south. The male line represents the old-time plantation owners; the old homestead still stands at Winchester, Va., and one of the schools of that place has had a Harlan for a teacher since the time when the memory of man runneth not to the contrary. The father of the new interstate commerce commissioner, John Marshall Harlan, is associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, a member of that distinguished tribunal since November 29, 1977. He is a native of Kentucky, and from the outbreak of the war until 1963 commanded the Tenth Kentucky regiment $t$ of the union army, serving with Thomas and Sherman. Rew Richard Davenport Harlan, apother brother, is president of Lake Forest university. John Maynard Harlan, another brother, is one of the best-known men in Chicago, and as an orator has few equals. Ingenious Mechanism is the Creation of a St. Louis Man. St. Louis.—This city has a clock that talks. Instead of striking the hours, it speaks them. It is one of the most unique electrical novelties that has yet been invented and it is the creation of a St. Louis man who confidently believes that it will put the clock with chimes, and the German cuckoo clock out of business. According to its inventor, Mr. Charles C. Bishop, the clock can be put to a large variety of uses. As an alarm clock, Mr. Bishop and those interested with him believe that their invention is absolutely certain to make a hit. Think of being awakened in the morning by a clock that says to you: "Get up, you sleepyhead; it's time to go to work." Then if the sleeper falls to heed the admonition, the clock repeats the order in a voice that resembles a foghorn. The clock speaks ```markdown ``` the hours, half hours and quarter-hours, just as a human voice speaks them. It is set the same as an ordinary timepiece. In fact, the only difference between this talking clock and the ordinary clock is that the former is supplied with a graphophone ingeniously attached to its mechanism, and which takes the ordinary records At any time the clock record may be removed and other records put in, making a graphophone out of the clock. As an advertising novelty in stores, Mr. Bishop thinks it will also become popular. You may walk into a grocery store, for instance, and the clock tells you to buy "Sykes" soap, or "Hilb's hominy" or "Olsen's oats." Mr. Bishop, the inventor of the talking clock, is the inventor of many other successful patents. Out of nine claims filed with the United States patent office in behalf of the clock, he has been allowed six, and the others will probably be allowed him. GRANTED SEPARATION. Maud Gonne, "Irish Joan of Arc." Divorced from Mal. MacBride. Paris.—The decree granting Maud Gonne MacBride a judicial separation from her husband, Maj. MacBride, was confirmed by the civil tribunal. Mrs. MacBride was awarded custody of her child, but not an absolute divorce, on the ground of her Irish nationality. She has been known for years as "the Irish Joan of Arc," because of her advocacy of the nationalist cause. She is of English birth, her father having been the late Col. Gonne, and the oppressions of her people that she witnessed while in Ireland caused her conversion to extreme radicalism on the home rule question. Her marriage to Maj. MacBride, who was conspicuous in the Boer war, took place in the spring of 1902, but their domestic happiness was short-lived. The divorce suit was begun early in 1905, and during the trial the accusation was made A. MAUD GONNE MACBRIDE. (Female Champion of Ireland Who Has Secured a Divorce.) that Mrs. MacBride is subject to hallucinations; that she thinks herself the Incarnation of an ancient queen, and that MacBride was the spiritual representative of an old-time hero of the Celtic race. "Studio" is one of the many foreign words that have acclimatized themselves in the English language. It is a recent import from Italy, unknown to Johnson's dictionary, and apparently not occurring before the nineteenth century; but it has supplied a want. "Study," which is the real English for "studio," suggests a room for reading and writing, and "workroom" lacks distinctiveness. The French get along with "ateller," which literally means a place in which smaj planks are prepared—in other words, a carpenter's work shop. Truly Feminine. An old lady on the witness stand at Bellinzona, Switzerland, gave her age as 102. But it was ascertained, on cross-examination, that she was 105. She explained that she was "ashamed of being so cid." AMERICAN DINING HALL 1230 PENN. AVE, N.W. COLORED PEOPLE WELCOME FIRST CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT LONG LIFE DUE TO LEMONS. Pennsylvanian Ninety-eight Years Old Praises Tropical Fruit. Philladelphia. — "Uncle" Richard Toomes, who has been a resident of the Odd Fellows' home, Seventeenth and Tloga streets, since July 15, 1898, celebrated his ninety-eighth birthday the other day, and, as has been his custom for several years, he spent most of the day at the home of his nephew, Thomas Toomes, Falls of Schurkillk, where a family reunion was held. In company with William Fryer, a fellow resident of the home, and R. R. Shronk Uncle Richard was given a 50-mile ride by Dr. Sweaney, in his large touring automobile, before being dropped at the home of his nephew. The run was through Fairmont park, West Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties. "Uncle" Richard was born in England, August 11, 1807, came to this country in 1822, and followed his trade as a cloth weaver near Darby until 1878, when he retired. Despite this years he is well preserved, and has never used spectacles, being able to read fine print without the aid of glasses. He thinks his long life is due to the fact that lemons have been his chief medicine. On April 14, 1848, he was made a member of kingsessing lodge, No. 309, I. O. O. F., and is one of the oldest members of the order in Pennsylvania. NECK BROKEN NINETEEN YEARS. Railway Engineer Mangled in Wreck Survives Injuries. Albuquerque, N. M. — Barney Baldwin, known the world over as the "man with the broken neck," was here the other day renewing acquaintances made in 1850s, when he was an engineer. Baldwin heck was broken in a railway accident at Birmingham, Ala., in 1857. He wears his neck and head in harness continually. When he lays down the vertebrae slips out of place, and his bones wobble and often come unjointed. If he raises his right hand, the left also bobs up. In the wreck he had his right arm, five ribs and both legs fractured, his watch crushed out of sight in his bowels, and an iron bolt driven into him with force enough to break his collar bone. Doctors here, as everywhere, pronounce him the most puzzling case ever dealt with, because a man could be so torn and broken and still live. Baldwin, who is married and lives at San Bernardino, Cal., claims the railroad on which he was hurt, pays him a handsome monthly stipend. Baldwin was the man who pulled the special train that brought the famous New Mexican murderer, Milton Yarberry, to this city to be hanged. TO LIVE ON LONELY ISLAND. New York Man Will Spend Three Months in Research. New York.—Like a Robinson Cruse, but without a Man Friday and with a certainty of rescue, Alfred J. Klein will spend three months on Kerguelen island, south of the Indian ocean and half way between Tasmania and the southern end of the continent of Africa. He is being sent thither by the museum of natural history for research, and expects to sail from Boston in September. Through the voyages of a whaling vessel the museum has obtained information about Kerguelen island which leads to a belief that the island contains many specimens of plant life entirely unknown to the world of science. Kerguelen island is at 49 degrees south latitude and 70 degrees east longitude, halfway between Africa and Tasmania. It is 90 miles long and contains volcanoes and glaciers. Its temperature seldom rises above 50 degrees or falls below zero. It has never been inhabited for any length of time. A whaling vessel will leave Mr. Klein at the island, returning for him after a three months' cruise in southern waters. LIFTS SKIRT; HELD AS THJEF. Girl's Display of Stolen Garment in Street Causes Her Arrest. Hartford, Conn.—Indulgence in a woman's propensity to take advantage of a muddy crossing to exhibit to an admiring masculine public a pair of daintly shod feet and perhaps a fleeting gilmpe of a lace-edged underskirt led to the arrest of Josephine Zazona, a Polish girl, wanted on a charge of theft and shoplifting. Mrs. Annie Knuppegan reported that the girl had taken from her house a valuable red silk underskirt valued at $50. Complaints afterward poured in from several stores that skirts and waists had been missed directly after the visit of a woman answering to Miss Zazona's description. A detective was standing in front of the city hall when he saw a pretty girl come out of the building and make for a muddy crossing. She paused, gathered up her skirts and gracefully tripped across the street, displaying a generous expanse of yellow openwork stockings and a gimpse of a Scotch plaid underskirt. The detective recognize the skirt as the one stolen and arrested her. Big Georgia Minstrel OLD PLANTATION WITH BARKOOT. THE CARNIVAL COMPANY WILL EXHIBIT FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS IN THIS CITY, 15TH AND H STREETS. N. W. CIRCUS GROUNDS COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 3RD TO THE 15TH. IF YOU ARE IN TROUBLE GO AND SEE THE OLD PLANTATION. YOU WILL LAUGH SO MUCH THAT YOU WILL FORGET IT. DON'T FORGET IT. 15TH AND H STREETS, N. W. BEEF EXPORTS FALL SHORT. June, 1905, Shows $300,000 Decrease From June Year Ago. Washington.—Completed figures of the exports of American canned meats for the past fiscal year are shown in a statement issued by the department of commerce and labor. The valued of canned meats exported from the United States in June, 1906, was $461,000, against $797,127 in June, 1905, and in the fiscal year $906, $923,410, against $9,577,045 in 1905. The figures for the fiscal year 1906 include canned beef, $6,430,446; canned pork, $1,215,857; other canned meats, $1,587,107. The quantity of canned beef exported in the fiscal year was 64,523,359 pounds, as against 66,688,568 pounds in 1905. The reduction in exports occurred almost exclusively in the shipments to Japan, which country took largely of American canned beef during the war, but greatly reduced her importation on the disbanding of the army. The exports of canned beef to Japan in the fiscal year 1906 were 2,306,583 pounds, against 14,657,165 pounds in 1905, and in the month of June, 1906, were 24,412 pounds, against 3,611,388 in June, 1905. $ ^{4}$ Great Britain was the greatest buyer of canned beef, exports to that country increasing 4,578,185 pounds for the fiscal year, but decreasing for the month of June, 1906. Of the exports of canned beef for the fiscal year the United Kingdom took 9,939,254 pounds and Belgium 968,972 pounds. CUTS TIME CF SEA TRIPS. Scientific Discovery Will Shorten Ocean Voyages. Washington.—One day will be cut off between New York and Europe and three days between San Francisco and Japan by scientific discoveries made by an expedition sent out by the Carnegie institute of Washington. Other very important developments are expected to spring from these discoveries, which may have a far-reaching effect on all sea navigation. The reduction in transoceanic time will, it is said, be made within one year. These developments arise from the uncompleted cruise of the Galllee, a sailing ship outfitted two years ago for the purpose of making a magnetic survey around the globe. The work of the surveyors has progressed far enough to determine that all the existing charts of lines of equal magnetic variation are incorrect, especially those of the Pacific ocean. From San Francisco to Honolulu they are systematically off from one to two degrees. The scientists are also determining the influence of steel construction on the variations of the compass. By means of the table of variations which is being prepared, and the new and correct charts which will be issued, mariners will be able to steer an absolute course during rains and fogs, when no observation can be taken. This absolute course will enable the cutting off of 24 hours between New York and Europe. GOOD AIR KILLS NEGROES. West Indian Blacks Cannot Stand Panama Sanitation Rules. Washington. — Perfect sanitation and cleanliness are proving fatal to the West Indian negroes employed on the Panama canal. Although Col. Corgas and his assistants have banished yellow fever and other tropical fevers, which made the canal zone one large burying ground for the French canal builders, they have found that sanitary precautions taken in the quarters occupied by workmen make the Jamaican negroes especially susceptible to pneumonia and other throat and lung troubles. West Indians are not accustomed to an abundance of fresh air and well-ventilated. cleanly quarters. Living for generations in small huts, where large families crowd into rooms tightly closed against the night air, the negroes from Jamaica and other tropical islands have developed lungs with cramped capacity and especially susceptible to changes and temperature. West Ind an laborers cannot be induced to eat sufficient wholesome food to keep them in good health. E. MURRAY REGULAR ONE DOLLAR CREAM AT 90 CENTS PER GALLON, CHURCHES, FAIRS ETC. THESE PRICES GO INTO EFFECT ON AND AFTER APRIL 15th. E. Murray, 1216 You street, N. W. Wholesale and retail. Mme. Davis, 2 BORN CI ARIVOYANT AND CARD READER. TELI'S ABOUT BUSINESS. Removes Spells 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 Bee. COLUMBIA ICE COMPANY. John E. McGaw, President and General Manager. Joseph T. Peake Secretary-Treasurer. This ice is mad: 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. Teacher's College The Teachers' College of Howard University, Washington, D.C., offers the best courses of study for men and women desiring to become expert professional teachers of kindergartens, grades 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. For further information address Rev L. B. Moore, Dean, Howard University, Washington, D.C. THE TOLEDO BOWLING ALLEY FIRST CLASS. THE FIRST AND ONLY BOWLING VALLEY FOR EVERYBODY No Discrimination.—Opens August 22 631 G st. N.W. JOHN HAYES, Propietor. BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R. Popular Excursions to NIAGARA, FALLS. Only $10.00 Round Trip. August 3 and 17; September 14 and 28. 1906. Excursion tickets will be sold on above dates, good going only on Special Train leaving Washington at 7:30 A.M., arriving at Niagara Falls at 11:00 P. M. Tickets valid for return ten (10) days, including date of sale, on all regular trains, except "Black Diamond Express" of Lehigh Valley Route. Call on ticket agents for pamphlet giving full particulars as to stop-overs, side trips, etc. NOTICE All butlers and boarding-house keepers are requested to file their names and addresses with the Columbia Ice and Coal Company on or before the first of October, 1906. JMIBIA ICE AND COAL CO. Fifth and K Sts. N. W. Inefficient school teachers recommended by Dr. W. S. Montgomery, head of the colored schools, has created some little excitement. What action the board will take is a matter of speculation. CHRISTIAN XANDER'S ROLLING FORK Malt Whiskey is absolutely pure and the best on market for medicinal use. $3 gal.; 75¢. full qt.; doc. full pt. Quality House 909 7th St. Phone 31 274. 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. MCNEY for everybody at lower the lowest Don't be received; to us and investigate. Business ly confidential. No one know your transaction with on furniture, pianos, or MCNEY you have a loan now anywhere and need more money, come to us Nothing deducted from loan. You get full amount. Extension in case of sick nese without extra charge. METROPOLITAN LOAN AND TRUST CO. 505 E St., N. W. LOANS. From $10, up to $200 loaned furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, tures, etc. COURTEOUS ment guaranteed to all. we have the largest business in the city. Why? Because we grant extenions in case of sickness and give you the benefit of our liberal rebate system if you pay up in advance. We carry thousands of satisfied customers on our books. Call and in vestigate. SURET LOAN COMPANY Room 1 Wardes Plg. Co. 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- fore 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 GO 928 F Street. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 50 STRAIGHTENS Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZO DIX MARBOW" and is a pop-on pop-on hair to the shakes, kinky or curly hair straight, so shows above. It is use makes the moons gobbled, the hair and the gargas are possible and may be comb. Their results may be obtained from one treatment; it is to bottles are usually sumicles for a year. The OX MARBOW's romemade and prevents dastrup, relieves itching, invigorates the scalp, and the skin is more so. Brilling out of the skin makes it grow and, by taking the long-term, being elegantly perfumed and @harmless, it is a toilet-drink. The OX MARBOW has been made, and is used for the OX MARBOW's hair pomade. "OZONIZO DIX MARBOW" has been made and is used for the OX MARBOW. State Fatont Office, in 1976, in all that long period of time there has never been a bottle of alcohol or alcohol or alcohol, and it has been sold. "ORDS' HAITE PARMANDER we have not, and effective, no matter how long you keep it. So sure to get Ford's as is the possible, but the total of the OX MARBOW's is just as and as possible. Bayside of luttations. SOFT and that Ford's hair pomade ("OZONIZO DIX MARBOW") is put up only in 50 ct. size, and the other is the same size. The genuine has the signature, Charles Ford Preston on each package. Before all others. Full dition of the very bottle. Price only 30 ct. sold by drugging and other products. The order can not supply you, he can procure it from his jobber or wholesale dealer. It is the best of the old-old good-old work. It is the best of the old-old work for $14 for three bottles or $14 for four bottle, express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all potat in U.S.A. When order, you can find the most popular model of the mention this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozealized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Jom Paint 78 Wahash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. READ THE BEE HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. WASHINGTON, D. C. Thirty-ninth Annual Session will 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. All students must register before October 12, 1906. CREDIT FOR ALL SATURDAYS AT 1 P.M. CREDIT FOR ALL WASHINGTON SATURDAYS AT 1 P.M. WE CLOSE AT 5 P.M. CREDIT New Fur Arrivin We have bought so many hand- for their accommodation we must go on our floors. If you want some g堑able furniture, come and examine the tags. They will appeal to everyone. Help yourself to the bargains. On range the terms of payment to suit you Peter C New Furniture Arriving Day right so many hand- some new pro- modation we must get rid of man. If you want some good bargains come and examine the reduced in- appeal to everyone who knows an- to the bargains, on crédit, and we of payment to suit you. Peter Grog New Furniture Arriving Daily We have bought so many handsome new pieces that to make room for their accommodation we must get rid of many of the pieces now on our floors. If you want some good bargains in well-built and reliable furniture, come and examine the reduced figures on the price tags. They will appeal to everyone who knows anything about values. Help yourself to the bargains on credit, and we will promise to arrange the terms of payment to suit you. Peter Grogan 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street, NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON 1614 14th street, N. W. All kinds of delicious ice cream $1.00; one quart, 25 cents; one pint Our Candies Chocolates, Bon Bons, Taffy pound. Worth Money People's Drug Store, Seventh COUPON No. 1.—PRESENT AND WE WILL GIVE THE RED SULPHUR BLOOD SE BLOOD MEDICINES. CURES BLOOD. COUPON No. 2.—PRESENT AND WE WILL GIVE YOU SPARKS, THE GREAT FREE MANHOOD. COUPON No. 3.—THIS COUP ENTITLE YOU TO A LARGE MARROW POMADE. MAKE STRAIGHT. COUPON No. 4.—THIS COUP ENTITLE YOU TO A JAR OF BEAUTY CREAM. People's B SEVENTH AND EYE ST PURE DRUGS South Washington SOUTH WASHINGTON RICHARDSON'S 316 4½ Is where you will find everything Headquarters of the Young People and Medicines, Soda Water, Toil The Nectar of the gods, that is served at the SODA FOUNTA My Hair Tonic, which makes will be sold at reduced price July, son presenting a note signed by any Christian Congress will be given Hair Tonic. RICHARDSON'S, SOUTH WASHINGTON'S BANK AND WASHINGTON CAMPAIGN, North street, N. W. of delicious ice cream delivered short, 25 cents; one pint, 15 cents. Our Candies Made Daily. Bon Bons, Taffy and drops of With Money to Drug Store, Seventh and Eighth No. 1.—PRESENT THIS COUPON. WILL GIVE THE LARGE $1.30 YOUR BLOOD SEARCHER, MEDICINES. CURES — DISC No. 2.—PRESENT THIS COUPON. WILL GIVE YOU A $1.00 BOWL THE GREAT FRENCH REMEDY No. 3.—THIS COUPON AND YOU TO A LARGE 25 CENT BOMADE. MAKES KINKY No. 4.—THIS COUPON AND YOU TO A JAR OF NADINOL CREAM. People's Pharm SEVENTH AND EYE STREETS, NORTH Washington Drug SOUTH WASHINGTON DRUG RICHARDSON'S PHARMACY NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON CANDY KITCHEN. 1614 14th street, N. W. All kinds of delicious ice cream delivered free. One S. 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. Worth Money to You Worth Money to You COUPOX No.1.—PRESENT THIS COUPOX AND 75 CTS AND WE WILL GIVE THE LARGE $1.50 BOTTLE OF RED SULPHUR BLOOD SEARCHER, THE KING OF BLOOD MEDICINES. CURES - DISEASES OF THE BLOOD. COUPOX No.2.—PRESENT THIS COUPOX AND 49 CTS AND WE WILL GIVE YOU A $1.00 BOX OF VITAL SPARKS, THE GREAT FRENCH REMEDY FOR LOST MANHOOD. COUPOX No.3.—THIS COUPOX AND 10 CENTS WILL ENTITLE YOU TO A LARGE 25 CENT BOTTLE OF OXMARROW POMADE. MAKES KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT. COUPON No. 4. THIS COUPON AND 39 CENTS WILL ENTITLE YOU TO A JAR OF NADINOLA, THE FAMOUS BEAUTY CREAM. People's Pharmacy SEVENTH AND EYE STREETS, NORTHWEST PURE DRUG5 POPULAR PRICES South Washington Drug Stor South Washington Drug Stor SOUTH WASHING TON DRUG STORE RICHARDSON'S PHARMACY. 316 41/2 Street, S. W. will find everything in the drug of the Young People's Christian Soda Water, Toilet Soaps and Keeper of the gods, that Pianno Flip, and SODA FOUNTAIN. Tonic, which makes the hair grow, is reduced price July, August and S a note signed by any minister of the press will be given free a sample. RICHARDSON'S, 316 4½ Street WASHINGTON'S LEADING 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. 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. --- --- 901 R Street. BINGTON CANDY KITCHEN. Un delivered free. One cent, 15 cents. Made Daily. and drops of all kinds ten cent. y to You month and Eye Sts., N. W. THIS COUPON AND 75 CTS LARGE $1.50 BOTTLE OF ARCHER, THE KING OF DISEASES OF THE THIS COUPON AND 49 CTS A $1.00 BOX OF VITAL NCH REMEDY FOR LOST PON AND 10 CENTS WILL 25 CENT BOTTLE OF OXES KINKY, CURLY HAIR PON AND 39 CENTS WILL NADINOLA, THE FAMOUS Pharmacy STREETS, NORTHWEST POPULAR PRICES Bington Drug Stor Bington DRUG STORE. PHARMACY. in the drug line. It will be the le's Christian Congress for Drugs et Soaps and Perfumery. Pianno Flip, a most delicious drink, IN. the hair grow and glossy for weeks. August and September. Any perminister of the Young People's free a sample box of my famous 316 4½ Street, N. W. LEADING DRUGGIST. JULIUS R. MAYER, N and 4th street, N. W. 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. Between H and I Streets.