Washington Bee

OPEN LETTER W. COLD FACTS. Mr. Cortelyou: I am con- you are not surprised to not failed to appoint one ck in your department, known department of Labor, when you of it. Just think of it— National Chairman, and a worker. You are at the national political organiza- Republican party and should wants of the colored voter, ever been informed of the power by the way, what has there are thousands voters in this country who that the "door of hope" punched to the colored citi- surprise, not only is it has never been open, great deal of talk about it ago, but it seems that last trip South nailed the rocks of Gibraltar there was held in the ean election. The paran- sons would have you to was a vindication of the I am confident that many such political phil- loction of a Republican is to 40 thousand to many humble opinion, is at you think so? Of when these crafty I have you to believe are not sincere. public press that you New York as a candidate. If you should be will you explain to public voters of the need to appoint worthy in the Department of of your controlling I merely suggest these change the colored vote the country are think- it the American colored ray as the Cuban par- in this country would I have always held you, in the highest esteem, content that I cannot im- attitude towards the col- Verron, Mr. Cortely, yesterday, for Ohio, looked to make several instruct him to ex- operation? He will that State with some will be called upon to end of the Hca. John our department and a white man in his only small quasi held by a colored State of Ohio. Ohio is very large, well know. It state Chief, President there are lots of pointed, Mr. Cortelyou, writes you know. This agitating the brain better to a great extent explained something November. Palma, of Cuba is permeat- sure with American pre- ckings on the Island will at Mr. Cortelyou, hence you to suggest to your In suggesting these I don't mean to be of- furly to inform you that be done. of by high regards, You're Up the Department. Are Not Right. The Department Useless employed Who Do but Their Salaries—The trails that the United take a Hand in Cuban Miss. Evening News. (S. McCarthy.) August 27.—Should the control of the House of the coming fall elec- probability they will, be present outlook, that rottenness sufficient in of the government to entry, and to make the Democratic President in the certainty. Service system, the pet President Roosevelt, instead and simplifying the work ment, has tended to fur- and build up rings in . the executive departments more tyrannical than that existing in the rotten bureaus of the government of Russia. Hardly a month passes that some trusted employee of the government who secured his position through the channel of the Civil Service law is not detected in embezzlement or falsifying accounts. In every department of the government—in fact in every bureau of every department of the government—little cliques exist for the control of the affairs of that particular department or bureau, and no salary can be raised, or no clerk advanced in position without the sanction of the heads of these cliques, and, strange to say, President Roosevelt, though perhaps innocently, aided and abetted this shameless system by issuing an order that any clerk or other employee of the government who should directly or indirectly secure the assistance of any Senator or Congressman in an effort to better his or her condition should be charged with conduct detrimental to the service, and if repeated discharged from the service of the government. Under this bureaucratic form of government a government employee is compelled to lick the boots of the little chiefs of divisions in order to obtain advancement. Another feature of this infamous Civil Service humbug that will engage the attention of the Democratic party in the event of triumph will be the consideration of the hundreds of negroes, men and women, who have slipped into office by way of the Civil Service Commission. Ten years ago less than one per cent of the employees of the government were negroes. Today, thanks to the beneficent administration of Theodore Roosevelt, every department is honeycombed with negroe men and negro women clerks and employees In the Bureau or Engraving and Printing, where hundreds of girls are employed, ten years ago not a single female negro employee was to be seen Today, however, there are as many negro women employed there as white women, and the scene is disgusting to every white man, whether he be a Northerner or Southerner, who believe that the races should be kept distinct and apart in this man's country. The Tuskegee Student, among her speeches reported, has this to say concerning the speech of Attorney W. S. Pollard, of this city: After these prehumaries had been disposed of, the members of the L. gov. settled down to discuss the L. gov. that had brought them to this city the first paper read was from a retiree man in Washington, D. C. W. L. Pollard. Among other things, the speaker said: "I contend that the acquisition of real estate will do as much to help a full development of our race as any of the other forces, in solving the great problem confronting us. The slovenly, shiftless and wasteful ones will be forced in line or will not have a place to lay their heads, or if secured at the high rate demanded, must make up therefor by neglecting their back or stomach, which invites an early grave. "I resigned a $1,200 clerkship in the post office, which I had held for twenty between my business and at once took active charge of my affairs, which had for fifteen years been part of the day in the hands of my clerks and assistants "I have, through my office since last August, handled property purchased by colored persons, or adjusted to their benefit, an amount exceeding $50,000, while several other friends in the same building with me have had operations exceeding $25,000. "In conclusion, let me say that whether it be the laborer, the teacher, the business man, professional man, a union of persons for the same purpose, first seek you Real Estate, pay for it, improve it, and in time, all other things will be added unto you." BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILRQAD. Last Popular Excursions to NIAGARA FALLS. ONLY $1.00 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. BALTIMORE & OHIO EXCURSION Sunday, September 23; $1.00 to Frederick; Keedysville and Hagerstown and return. Train leaves Washington at 8.30 A. M. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY SEPTEMBER, 22, 1906. What I Saw And Heard What I Saw And Heard It is amusing to see the traducers of Rev. J. Anderson Taylor go into their holes. The organization that was perfected last week will deal with the conspirators in a manner that will forever teach them a lesson. Public Printer Stillings is teaching certain sub-bosses in his office that he is Public Printer. I have been informed that Mr. Stillings has promoted my old friend, Mr. John W. Butcher, Well, Jack is worthy and is entitled to the promotion. I have endeavored to adopt a plan to bring colored lawyers together. Some of them don't seem to have confidence in themselves. Talking about colored organizations, many of them are equally dependent as some colored attorneys. The two Masonic bodies in this city didn't have confidence enough in the colored lawyers to employ them to handle their cases. Both sides have employed white lawyers to do what colored attorneys THE NEW YORK TIMES THE LEGEND OF THE WORLD'S FIRST WORLD WAR DR S L CORROTHERS, could have done. It seems to me that the so-called educated colored man is more in need of a guide than the most ignorant. The first thing the so-called well-to-do colored man or woman does is to employ a white man to look after his or her business. It is rumored that Mr. John F. Cook will tender his resignation as a member of the Board of Education. The combination of Mr. Terrell and Doctor Atwood has forced Mr. Cook to resign. He finds that the combination is so strong for him to overcome, hence his usefulness on the board is at an end. Something will drop in a few weeks that will be very surprising to those who think they are wise. Some people will blush at the acts of other people and call what they do holy and righteous. Judge Gould is being urged for the Court of Appeals. He would be a strong acquisition to that bench. Commissioner Macfarland will endeavor to stop the ringing of church bells. I love to hear the old church bells. It reminds me of my boyhood days. Of course Mr. Macfarland belongs to a progressive age, even if it is to put a check on noisy Christianity. I am inclined to the belief that the police trial should consist of three lawyers from the office of the attorney for the District of Columbia. I have good reasons for saying this. The commissioners will see the force of it before long. I am glad to see the Groff brothers return to their homes. While they have suffered, no one will ever say that their convictions were justifiable. A great deal of sympathy is manifested for both of them. I wonder of the Judges of the Police Court ever intend to appoint a colored bailiff or a clerk in either branch of the courts? There will be a change some day. --- Read The Bre The Ideal Man SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS IN CONVENTION. Toledo, O., Sept. 19, '66. The Second Annual Convention of Sunday School Workers met here Wednesday, September 18 and 19th. The city is crowded with visitors from all parts of the county. The centre of attraction is the colored field superintendent of Durham, N. C., the only colored guest of honor present.. Dr. Shepherd is from Durham, N. C., and is well thought of by the most prominent Sunday school workers in the world. He was the only colored delegate to the convention that met at Winona, Ind., a few weeks ago and received the greatest ovation that was ever accorded to any one. The subject of Dr. Sheppard's address this evening was: "The True Ideal of Manhood." He said in part that industrial education was good, but.true manhood will never be obtained except through moral and Christian training. THE These are elements that will make true manhood. The child must be trained in good morals and then let all other things follow. At the close of the convention a banquet was held to which all visiting Sunday school workers were invited. PROGRAM FEATURES. Tuesday, Evening, September 18th. Address by Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner of Peroria, Ill. Address by Mr. H. A. Bonine, of Dayton, Ohio. Both favorites in Toledo. Wine lay, September 10th. Mortgages 6.30 to 11.45—Special words from the Districts, by Presidents of Union. Round Table on Sunday School Work of Today. Aftergown, 200 to 445—Interesting Reviews of the Year's Work, by President, Secretary, General Secretary and Special Workers. Addresses by Rev. Joseph Clark, D.D., and other noted leaders. Primary and Junior Conference. Evening, 6.30 to 7.30—Fellowship Reception to Internal Sunday School Leaders visiting Toledo. 7.45 to 9.15—Platform Responses by Our Guests, closing with address by Mr. Marion Lawrence, "The Possibilities of Sunday School Work in Lucas County." These exercises will be introduced and interspersed with appropriate devotional exercises and music. A complete program will be published September 16th. All sessions will be held in Ashland Avenue Baptist Church. Our Guests. Mr. W. N. Hartshorn, Chairman Executive Committee, Boston, Mass. Mr. Marion Lawrence, General Secretary, Toledo, O. Mr. W. C. Pearce, Teacher Training Secretary, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. J. Woodridge Barnes, Primary and Junior Secretary, Newark, N. J. Rev. W. C. Merritt, Field Worker, Tacoma, Wash. Dr. James E. Shepherd, Field Supt. for the Negroes, Durham, N. C. Dr. E. Sheppard passed through the city Monday, enroute to Toledo, O. AMONG THE ODD FELLOWS. A meeting of the delegates to the 13th B. M. C. was held at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1606 M street, N. W., Tuesday evening last and perfected arrangements for taking a large number of the members and friends of the order to Rich- coincidence in colored Masonry. The factor on the Board of Education. The mond, October 1. Mr. Newbold, the agent of the R. F. and P. R. R. will be at the Odd Fellows' Hall at 8 P. M. Saturday evening, September 29, next, at which time all persons desiring to go by rail can purchase their tickets. Fare, round trip $3.75; children under twelve years of age $1.90. Tickets good nine days beginning October 1. Mrs. Virginia Waugh, the popular treasurer of Silver Queen H. of R., is visiting her cousin, Mr. William Jackson, at Wellington, Va. A. synopsis of the annual report of D. G. L. No. 20 will appear in this column next week. The members of the fraternity should not fail to read it. Past D. G. M. D. B. Webster, the energetic "Old Cream Jug" is working like a Trojan and a large number of members of the order have signified their purpose to go to Richmond by water on the steamer Jane Moseley. The steamer will leave its wharf Tuesday morning, October 2, arriving in Richmond Wednesday and return Friday. The Washington and Georgetown Patriarchie, Captains W. C. Gray and G. T. Beason commanding, have arranged to take a hand of music. Rah! Rah!! for the District of Columbia Patriarchie! The few pessimists who think that "Our Will" will not land ought to stand aside and let the great Houston procession pass. Amen! So "Will" it be. THE MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL WILL OPEN. The Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youths will open its sessions for 1906 on Tuesday, October 2. All persons whose applications have been filed should present themselves promptly and those wishing to attend should notify the principal as soon as possible. The school was established during the summer of 1891 and since then has done some very creditable work in the Industrial and Literary departments. It is prepared now as never before to give training in the following courses: Industrial Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairying, Poultry Raising, Practical Farming, Mechanical Drawing, Cooking, Sewing, Millinery, Laundering, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Wheelwrighting, Painting, Steam Engineering and Water Works. Literary. Preparatory, Normal and Office Work. Music. Vocal and Instrumental. For seventeen years this school has stood for a Balanced Education such as that made famous by our leader of leaders, Booker T. Washington and this being the 18th year, is prospects were never brighter. Entrance fee, $10.00. Tuition, $10.00. This includes room, board, washing, fuel and light; $4.50 of this amount may be paid by work which will be jpged by the instructor in charge and rated accordingly. Further information will be furnished by the principal. SPECIAL SUNDAY EVANGELIS- TIC SERVICES. Rev. Dr. Simon P. W. Drew and wife returned home the picture of health. Mrs. Drew spent her vacation, the guest of Prof. and Mrs. E. E. Fennell, of Lynchburg, Va., a cousin of Dr. Drew. Dr. Richmond spent a short vacation in Richmond, Va., where he was joined by his wife at her former home before she married Dr. Drew, by Rev. James H. Holmes; D.D., the late pastor of the First Baptist Church, November 23, 1897. Mrs. Drew is very popular there as she was educated and taught in the public schools of Virginia, and at one time was considered a belle of that city. She received a cordial welcome from her former class mates and old acquaintances. Evangelist Drew will preach several sermons beginning next Sunday, September 23d, at 11 A. M.; subject, "The Handwriting on the Wall." Sunday, September 30th, at 11 A. M.; subject, "Unchangeable Love," and at 8 P. M., "Can these Dry Bones Live?" These sermons will be delivered in the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 708 O street, N. W. SHILOH CHURCH CONSPIRATORS The District Attorney, Mr. Baker has an investigation of Shiloh Baptist Church conspirarors. Full particlars next week. The Bee GREAT ADVERTISING MEDICAL TRY IT! Do you want reliable news? Do you want fearless news advertise? Do you want amused trade! Heard and advertise in THE BEE. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Mr. Charles Teabeaut, a porter on a train, was crushed to death by a locomotive in Pennsylvania Station at Jersey City last week. Col. Giles B. Jackson addressed the True Reformers during their recent annual session and received their unanimous endorsement. Many persons lost their lives in the recent flood of Mexico. Boyce H. Cannon a prominent citizen of Memphis, Tenn., was shot by Dr. W. C. King in that city this week. Hon. Lucius N. Littauer of New York declined to accept the renomination from the 32nd Congressional District. Chief Justice Clabaugh appointed Attorney James S. Easby Smith last Tuesday receiver of the printing plant of the Review Publishing Co. A hospital for consumptives is to be located on Brightwood avenue in the near future. The Hebrew New Year began last Wednesday with the setting of the sun. Lord Rosebery said at dinner at Hawick, Scotland, that the President's order of the new spelling is a blow at morality. Seventeen marines condemned to death for participation in the Sveaborg mutiny were shot at Helsingfors last Tuesday. Capt. George A. Darling of the Treasury, in the office of the auditor for the Post Office Department, died last Monday evening at his home in Tacoma Park. The police at St. Petersburg have arrested fourteen revolutionists in Peterhof, including several students. One of the men arrested was a court lackey, which gave rise to the rumor that there was a plot to kill the Czar. Samuel Groff and Diller Groff were set at liberty last Sunday after serving terms in the Moundsville penitentiary since January, 1905. Elihu Root, who was made a honorary member of the board of trade of Peru, left there last Saturday for Panama. The explosion of the powder magazine of the Keystone Powder and Manufacturing Company, four miles north of Nashville, Tenn., was beard forty miles from Nashville. Much damage was done. It is said that there are many Americans in London who are making the pilgrimage to Sulgrave, the quaint old village that contains the home and reflections of the Washington. Wm. J. Bryan was given a reception and ogation at Winston-Salem, N. C., last Tuesday. He also spoke to 10,000 people who gathered around the courthouse square. John R. Young, clerk of the District Court, drew the names of 179 citizens who will c summoned by the Marshal's deputies for Jury service. The report is that Mr. W. L. Houston of our city is benign mentioned in a very emphatic manner for the position of Grand Master, the election to be made next month at Richmond, Va., at the Odd Fellows' Convention. Miss S. A. Gaskins of our city made an address before the Lott Carey Convention, her subject being "Right Use of Reason in All Things." Miss Fredricka D. Sprague of Washington, D. C., for three years head of the Domestic Science Department of Lincoln Institute, will now have charge of that department at Lincoln High School at Kansas City. MISS SHADD AND MRS. HUGH BROWNE ESCAPE. Both Passengers in Boston Fruiter that Weathered Fierce Hurricane. (Boston Herald, Sept. 12, 1906.) Battered and torn by one of the worst hurricanes that has swept the West Indies in recent years, the United Fruit Company's steamer Admiral Schley, with 25 passengers from Port Morant, Jamaica, and the little fruit steamer Alice, from Sama, Cuba, limped into port today with thrilling tales of how they survived the fury of the elements. For 72 hours the Admiral'Schley was buffeted by the hurricane. Her passengers say it was only the bravery and the skill of Capt. Asa Davison and his crew that saved the vessel from destruction. Miss Marion P. Shadd, principal of the Lincoln School at Washington, D.C., said the experience was the most thrilling of her life. She said that for hours and hours it seemed only a question of moments when the ship must go down. Her sister, Mrs. Hugh M. Browne, of Cheyney, Pa., kept to her room until it was flooded. The women were drenched with water but succeeded in getting into the main cabin. --- WOMAN ASTRONOMER MRS. FLEMING HAS DISCOVERED SIX OUT OF NINE NEW STARS. Is Curator of the Astro-Photographic Library of Harvard Observatory and Has Achieved a Na- tional Reputation. Boston.—Since the days of Caroline Herschel and Marla Mitchell, no wom- man has played so important a part in the astronomical world as William- na Paton Fleming, a native of Dundee, Scotland, but by naturalization and adoption an American citizen. Although it is a generally accepted fact that within the last 25 years women have done important work in scientific fields of labor, very few people know, perhaps, that they are now doing work, not only in the line of research, but also as discoverers. To this class Mrs. Fleming belongs more properly, as she discovered six of the nine new stars during the last 15 years. In the Harvard college observatory which stands foremost in certain lines of work, and whose influence is felt all over Europe, 17 of the 40 assistants employed are women, among them Williamina Paton Fleming holds the position of curator of the famous as tro-photographic library of the observatory. This position is as unique as the library itself, for in the 250 years of Harvard's history no other woman has ever received an official appointment from the university corporation. The Harvard library is the only one (Woma Part Mary (Woman Who Plays an Important Part in the Astronomical World.) of its klud in the world. Here Mrs. Fleming has the entire charge of over 200,000 plates, all of which she examines and discusses with her assistants. These plates are the complete record of the sky for every year since 1890, and partial records of the year 1886. In the plates I large r firmed stars. ber of is of the from I class o raised Mrs. over 20 of the In the course of examining these plates Mrs. Fleming has discovered a large number of variables and confirmed the discovery of several new stars. By her zeal and skill the number of known stars whose spectrum is of the third type has been increased from 1,000 to 3,000, while the rare class of fifth type stars has been raised from 16 to 57. Mrs. Fleming has also discovered over 200 new, valuable stars, by means of the bright hydrogen lines in their specters, and has been able to prove their variability in each case from the photographic charts of the same regions. In 1890 she announced, from its spectrum, that a certain star In the constellation of Cygnus was variable, and (among other achievements) has the distinguished honor of being the first discoverer of the planetary nebulae, by means of photography. A number of new stars have been discovered during the last 15 years, and six of them are Mrs. Fleming's discoveries—Nova Persil, No. 1; Nova Normae., Nova Carinae, Nova Centauri, Nova Sagittarii and Nova Aquila—a brilliant record. Beside all of her routine work, this remarkable woman finds time to edit the Annals of the Observatory, to contribute articles to various astronomical journals, and to do computation of mountain height for the Appalachian club. It is interesting to know that the strain of intellectual and scientific pursuits has not destroyed that other side—the purely feminine side—of her life. "Ah! I don't mind housework, and I can cook as good a little dinner as half of the women installed in our kitchens. I'm never scared if the maid is sulky or threatens to give notice." This is something of a surprise from a woman who has written of woman: "While we cannot maintain that in everything she is man's equal, yet in many fields of work her patience, perseverance and methods make her his superior." When she was first made "Fellow" of a certain scientific society, the clerk was greatly embarassed in filling out the certificate and laboriously rubbing out the word "Fellow," and substituting "member" in its place. This, however, was corrected by the person in authority and now Willamina Paton Fleming, fellow of so and so, no longer looks curious. Certainly the "modern woman" in science has found an honorable as well as conspicuous place among the world of scientists and astronomers in the person of Willamina Fleming, writer and discoverer. MONUMENT TO ENGLAND'S DEAD Impressive Memorial Erected to Heroes of Waterloo. Unlike the United States, by which battlefields are preserved and monuments erected to the heroes who fell for their cause, England is never in a hurry to honor her dead. The monuments erected on the battlefield of Waterloo are, with few exceptions, Belgian, German or French. Now England has been asked by Count J. M. W. Figure of Britain Mourning Her Lost Legions. Louis Cavens, owner of the farm of Mont. St. Jean, to buy it and turn it into a park or historic museum in memory of Waterloo. But England wants none of it. The count has written some frantic letters to the London papers and there has been an anaemic subscription list, but they avail nothing. Besides, Englishmen have delved into records, and find, the farm was not part of the field of Waterloo, but was the headquarters of the medical division and a long way in rear of the action. A really magnificent monument, however, has been erected recently to the British officers and men who fell at the great battle of 1815. It is not on the field of, Waterloo, but in the cemetery of Evere, on the outskirts of Brussels. The monument is at the entrance of the cemetery. It consists of a large stone sarcophagus covered with a great cross. Over this tomb is the British flag in bronze, apparently ruffled by the wind. At the head stands a giant figure of Britania, her head bowed in woe. Around the tomb are three huge dying lions and between their figures, in seemingly abandoned piles, are broken guns and acoutrements, uniforms and the general debris of battle. Bronze shields and slabs on the tomb record the names and regiments and heroes alike. At the back a flight of stone steps leads into the tomb. All the bodies possible were gathered from the field of Waterloo and interred in this tomb, the ground for which was given by the city of Brussels. It is an imposing monument and a magnificent piece of sculpture; In fact, one of the best of the Belgian sculptor, Count de Lalalng, The Americans who visit Brussels this year should not miss it. HOKE SMITH FOR GOVERNOR. Georgia Democrats Choose Ex-Cabinet Member for Executive Post. Atlanta, Ga.-Hoke Smith, who has been chosen as candidate for governor by the Democratic primaries, is a well HOKE SMITH. (Prominent Georgian Nominated by the Democrats for Governor.) known attorney, who formerly was the owner of the Atlanta Journal, which newspaper he controlled from 1887 until 1898. Mr. Smith was secretary of the interior under President Cleveland, serving for three years and resigning the position in 1896. He was born in Newton, N. C., in 1855, was privately educated by his father, who was president of Catawba college, and at the age of 17 he moved to this state. For a time he taught school, meanwhile studying law, and after his admission to the bar he began practice in this city, which has been his home for several years. He was but 18 years old when he was admitted to the bar. ARUNAWAY MOUNTAIN UNUSUAL TASK IN COLORADO PUZZLING ENGINEERS. Great Mass of Earth Sliding Down Hill, and They Know No Way to Stop It—Freaks of the Landslide. Golden, Col.—Any one who knows of a good way in which to snub a sliding mountain can sell his knowledge on favorable terms to the Colorado & Southern railroad. A mile from Golden is a spur of the Rockies known as North Table mountain. It rears a square head something like a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere, and is a pretty hussy sort of mountain, taken all in all. Recently a portion of it has taken to sliding, and the railroad people have found it necessary to keep a force of a hundred men busy shoveling the mountain dirt off the tracks. So far they have been able to keep ahead of the slide, but even with the aid of a steam shovel the task is a difficult one. A quarter of the way up the mountain runs a flume through which are conducted the waters of Clear creek over into the farmers' irrigated lands to the west. On one slope lower down is the Golden smelter. Below the ditch and above the smelter runs the highway, and bordering this are farms. Engineers say that the cause is an unusual one. Far down in the ground is a stratum of hard, dry potters' clay, smooth as glass, and the great weight of the earth resting upon it is simply causing the mass to move slowly down toward the level. It is scarcely an avalanche, as in the mountains this term is understood to represent a sudden slide of great masses of earth. The only difference is that this mountain is moving with almost imperceptible speed, about ten feet a day. The county officers have already expended thousands in trying to keep the road in passable condition. In the last week the road has dropped four or five feet in some places, while other portions are twisted and heaped up. It has become necessary to put up fence rail barricades at night, inasmuch as no one knows what will happen within an hour. The slide started below the level of the ditch, which has not yet been affected. Up above on the mountain side are a number of springs, and these are supposed to furnish the solvent which causes the earth to slip. The side of the mountain is torn and seamed with great fissures. At points these are eight or ten feet wide, giving the appearance of an earthquake. Every few minutes, in some spot, there is a loosening of the overhanging earth, a dull thud and new fissures appear on the mountain side, with a fence gone here and a part of the road there. The smelter was thought to be in danger of joining in the slide, but the work done by the railroad men has so far protected it. These men say that they cannot think of any way of solving the problem, but to keep right on moving away the dirt as fast as it comes, and carrying the mountain away piecemeal on the trains. On the south slope James Taylor had a fine orchard. Trees, earth and all have been corralled in the slide, and the orchard is several hundred feet further down the mountain than it originally was. Taylor whimsically asserts that if it keeps on moving he will have a hard time agreeing with his next neighbor in whom title to the orchard rests. The earth has slipped down upon the dwelling of William Carpenter, another farmer, and has torn away a corner of the house. The residence is built at the bottom of a sharp slope, with a two-foot foundation under the upper part and a six-foot on the lower. Carpenter has braced the house with a dozen upright beams, but it is unlikely that he will be able to save it. Another house that was situated 40 feet from the foot of the mountain now has the mass of earth at its back door. The barn on Ole Peterson's farm was formerly about 50 feet from the house. The moving earth has not affected the house, but the barn is 150 feet away now, and there is a big chasm between it and the house, which Peterson has been compelled to bridge. Sheds Skin Annually. Helena, Mont—John H. Price, a mine superintendent, is shedding his skin, says a Phillipsburg special. It is a very peculiar piece of nature's work, the cause of which the medical profession has so far been unable to explain. The shedding of the skin of his entire body is complete, including the nails on his fingers and toes, and the process, of shedding covers a period of from three to five days. This has occurred annually for 30 years. At the approach of the shedding period Mr. Price becomes quite ill, has high fever, and the skin over his entire body apparently dries up. Three Welch 497 Pounds Chester, Vt.—Three children of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Leonard, of Simonsville, Vt., have a combined weight of 497 pounds. Annie L., 12 years old, tips the scales at 203; Laura C., 13 years of age, has a 192-pound weight, and Ralph E., $6\frac{1}{2}$ years old, weighs 102 pounds. Mr. Leonard, the father, is 49 years old and weighs 140, while the mother, aged 39, is of 120 pounds weight. The parents were born in Andover and have always lived on a farm. IF YOU WANT A PLACE To Board ADVERTISE HOLME'S Hotel 333 Va. Ave., S. W. For The Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District. —European And American Bar stocked with fine linen Imported Brant and pure old Rye Whiskey Best Line Cigars Goo' on 5 & 10c and Lodging 50. 75 & $1.00 Comfortably heated by steam. Give us a Call— JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES Prop Washington, D: Louis J. Kessel, Importer of and Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND whiskies Sole Owner of the..... ... Following Brands: Private Stock, Old Reserve, Hermit Oxford, Tremont 125 TENTH SREET. N. W. Telephone—Main—160. FRATERNAL I. O. N. I. C. of A., fraternal, meets at Lecompte, La., the second and third Tuesday nights in each month. R. E. Pickens, W. P. P, J. E. Dailey, W. C. S. I. O. I. N. I C. of A. F., No. 127, meets at its office, 608 Bolton street. east, the first and third Monday nights in each month. Rev. S. T Shephard, worthy president. T. P Haywood, W. C. S. Octe Weathers. W. P. P. Golden Star Department of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 248, meets at St. James, La., the first and third Saturdays in each month. J. W. Walker, W. P. P. Alex. Anoisan, W. C. S. Eastern Star Department, No. 243 of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., meets at Darrow, La, the second and fourth Saturdays in each month. Leon Baptise, W. P. P. M. Baptise, W. C. S Dempsey Wilson, W. R. S. 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.; 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. Dugar, F. V. P.; A. T. Finley, W. C. S. Harmony Department, No. 71, meet BELL BUILDS NEW AIRSHIP. Inventor of Telephone Experimenting on Entirely New Principle. New York.—Prof. Alexander Bell, inventor of the telephone, is experimenting up in Canada with a new-fangled airship. It is operated by wireless electrical energy supplied from the earth. A short preliminary test has been made with success, and Prof. Bell is arranging for a "fly" from Toronto to London, Ont., which, it is believed, ```markdown ``` ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL (Inventor Who Has Built Airship Which Differs from All Others.) will be a severe and convincing test. Prof. Bell's machine differs materially from those of Santos-Dumont and Prof. Langley. It is a kite, not a balloon, nor an aeroplane. Its lifting power is estimated to be 700 pounds, and after this had been demonstrated, Prof. Bell's only problem was to get a motive power sufficient to drive it at least 15 miles an hour. He has apparently succeeded with the wireless method. A 20-horse power engine driving two propellors 200 revolutions a minute he thinks will enable the ship to proceed against the wind. Before the wind it is probable that the machine would make 140 miles an hour with little effort. A WONDERFUL ROSE GARDEN. California House Almost Hidden Beeneath "White Banksias." San Francisco.—This beautiful mass of white "Lady Banksi" roses was photographed in this state. Owing largely to the almost perfect climate flowers are always plentiful throughout the year, and one kind rapidly succeeds another. As will be seen, the rose has almost smothered the house, which peeps out here and there amid the masses of white blossoms. California is certainly the gardener's Paradise, for practically his only task is to curtail the growth of his flowers and prevent their becoming too luxuriant. The fruit-growing industry is very important in this part of the United States, large quantities of oranges being exported. Quantities of fruit grown there are canned, and thus the inhabitants of foreign countries are able to enjoy fruit at seasons of the Home Covered with Roses. year when it would not otherwise be available. They Climb Up Their Hair. The egg-gatherers of St. Kilda consider themselves rich if their prospective brides are able to furnish them with a rope of human hair. The ropes vary in length, a really-good one of 40 or 50-feet being especially prized. The usual kind is a stout hempen cord wrapped round and round with sheep's wool; over this is a lining of horsehair; finally braids of human hair. To manufacture such a rope is the work of years, but the St. Kildan girl scrupulously saves her hair-combings. A curiosity collector wished to buy a fine specimen of hair rope, but the $125 offered was refused. The cord in question was veneered with auburn hair—the 30 years' collection from heads of parents, aunts and cousins. Once a Year Playtime. In most countries a girl considers her dolls and toys her own possessions, to appropriate at any and all times. This is not so with the Japanese girl. To play with her dolls is an event—a joy which comes to her but once a year. There is a party, also a meal. This is served on the floor with some sort of sweets, and not to partake is considered very bad form. The next day the treasures are removed and packed away, the girl longing for the day when she shall again enjoy her ever-increasing family. It is a common thing to see as many as 100 or more dolls in one home. The Swiftest Animal. The Colorado fox runs faster than any other living animal, and the cheetah, or hunting leopard, holds second place. HALF OF LIFE IN JAIL "BIG BILL" MASON. NOTED CRIM NAL, AGAIN BEHIND BAPS. Was Well Known in Chicago Gam- Circles—Arrested in Wiscor- Sent to Waupun. But Made His Escape. Laporte, Ind.—The dri- diana state prison have to one of the most not- the country. His real ra- Keegan, but he is best Bill" Mason. Mason as W. T. W. up under the old law years. After about t escaped and was find Cherry Hill, Pa. He was sible-chance after and at the expiration of h "Big Bill" Mason well known in Chicago scene of many of his "Mike" McDonald's ar kins' gambling houses as the high "roller of fa He has pursue all crime, and while he has ful in them all he has years in prison S ance he strikes in his the account is heavil In the Northfield bank he participated with the James boys, he was of Mason's_arrests vided with "bail moni to get the best of cr the bar to fight his boast that he never p After a wild spectac- son appeared in Chicago headquarters at Da- house of David" in Chia- was always well provi- and ostensibly his bus- make a show of it be for anybody and every Meanwhile he was; McDonald's place, and Hankins' place across was generally a winner tomed to leave a sum Thornton's to the credit were down and out. he said, 10 per cent If he lost he put a $1 way for the same purpos the Lord and the gam a cheerful giver and he luck if he were not read Mason at this time was 26 years old. In a striking figure, six as a dart, broad sh the easy movement panther. But his him. It was hard a pression. Before he left Chicago determined to make or he broke Hankins' bank before that the house con, president of the W tral railroad, in Milwank entered and robbed. T traced to a "fence" in the time Mason made Hankins' faro bank. The "fence" gave M While the Milwaukee ranged to arrest him, place the hangers on house planned to rob them attacked him, but all and escaped to the police came up and was taken to Milwaukeeuced two detectives to on the pretense of gel selzed them both and lently against the rear war In a moment he was out dor and running toward trance. One of the d him, but he got away afterward a badly dragged himself to the house of J. I. Case, in la of Jay-Eye-See, the trapping was delivered up to the sent to Waupun state prison years. Waupun is regarded as the safe prisons of the United States. Mason sawed his cell door sawed the bars from a window out of the house, a task that under the circumstances must have taken some well scaled a wall and was free. The prime authorities had previously learned that "Big Bill" had escaped from Los Angeles prison and kept a chase watch on him. Early one morning in 1898 there was a police dog in New York which ended in Mason. The Reilly and James Coffee, being captured. That battle is a tradition of real glory to the New York police force. Since then Mason has spent nearly all his time in prison. EXIST8 ENTIRELY ON CRACKERS Vermont Woman Eats 325 Barrels Then in Sixty-Three Years. Readsboro, Vt.—Over 500 residents have kept life in the city of Cynthia C. Jillison of Readsboro F. for more than 62 years. for more than 60 years. She is now more than 7 years age, and has subsisted in a diet ever since she was 10 years old. The unusual distinction it har- eaten more crackers than any person who ever lived is hers. who are lived in her Her body is built on racks youth and middle age are them, and now in her decen she still wards off the grim with a cracker. During her lifetime she has eaten many as 325 barrels of crackers. "Crackers for breakfast, cracks for dinner and crackers for supper and my friends have long called 'Polly,' is her own comment on subsistance. MORE AND OHIO AILROAD. New Jersey ave & C st. LUE LINE. ner hour on the odd o r." Pullman Parlor. Parlor 5 Hr.Train and Pullman Parlor Inner and Pullman Par- lier and Pullman Par- Royal Limited." All Coaches to Philadelphia Inner and Pullman Parlo. Coaches to Philadelphia Keepers. 19.00 11.00a.m WESTWARD. NORTHWEST. *11.00 a.m. LOUIS AND LOUISVILLE *2.45 night. .00 a.m. *9.15p.m., and m. *5.30 p.m. m |4.05 |5.00 p.m. 72 0, 3. m., op.m, .. nd5.30 p.m . m Th ghparlor and 15.0 n. 189.15 m. in. 10 n. points. 18.3. ACTION 29 point. 00.15.30 n. Salt only hocredy hotel Transfer ny on. 619 Pennsyl la av. avenue centh Pass-Agt ND OHIO TER WENTY-THI YORK CITY. of the Baltimore from New York ferry connection terminal, in addition to South Ferry Ter- continued. It is the most popu- great metropolis be- nence to the hotel, uping district. In the g of the terminal build- cnopy was construct- under which the the 14th, 23rd, 28th pass, so that pass from the weather and also avoid street traffic. need to New York need to 23rd Street un- "Liberty Street," cab service has for the transporta- luggage at very of 2nd Street is most attention in the Book of the by the passenger Baltimore & Ohio, into the Heart of centers within 2nd street, Fifth ave Full page photodetail present a most this most interesting for copy to D. B. Passenger Traffic, B more Md. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. description may free whether an Communic- HANDBOOK on Patents recurring patents. Munro & Co. receive two in the Scientific American. weekly. Largest cir- tual Terms. $3 buy all newsdealers. N & Co. 361 Broadway. New York Washington, D.C. NEW YORK LIPPER IS THE GREATEST VERICAL & SHOW PAPER IN THE WORLD. For Year. Single Copy, 18 Cts. ISSUED WEEKLY. AMPLE COPY FREE. FRANK QUEEN PUB. CO. (Ltd). PUBLISHERS. KINK·INE Great Hair Straightener and Grower Most Wonderful Discovery ever made for curly, kinky and knotty hair. Makes hair grow long, straight, soft and silky; cures dandruff and stops falling hair. Kink-ine acts like magic on the air. Hink-ine Is No Experiment. It was discovered by R. Roberts, a famous English chemist, who has made a study of the scalp of colored people for the past 30 years, and who, after much time and experience, has prepared this great tonic for the colored people. This chemist says that his experience and study have taught him that the scalp of the colored people requires a special treatment and after laboring and testing these many years he has discovered the greatest BEMEDY the WORLD has ever known for the HAIR of colored people. KINK-INE will make the hair GROW from one to three inches per month, if the directions and instructions are carefully followed out. We have many cases on record where the above results have been obtained, and we do not hesitate when we make these claims. KINK-INE is the only safe preparation in the world that is guaranteed to make the hair straight and make dry hair smooth and stop it from breaking off and falling out; takes out all the kinks and knots, cures dandruff, makes the hair soft and silky, and by nourishing the roots gives it new life and vigor, restoring it to natural color. Read what Miss Elizabeth Jones of Chicago says of KINK-INE: "My hair was not more than three inches long when I commenced to use Kink-ine, six months ago. I have used it steadily since that date and it has grown on an average of two inches each month and it is now more than fifteen inches long. Besides, my hair has become almost straight and I fully believe by the end of the year I will have the most beautiful head of hair of any colored lady in the world." SPECIAL OFFER-To prove the quality and superiority of our goods over all others, we will sell one full-size bottle of Kink-ine, price 35 cents, one cake of Kink-ine Soap, the best Shampoo and Toilet Soap in the world, price 35 cents, both for only 50 cents, or six bottles and six cakes of soap for $3.00. Special offer good only at the following stores To prove the quality and superiority of our goods over all others you can secure at the following druggists below one full-sized bottle of Kink Ine, price 35c., one cake of Kink Ine Soap, the best shampoo and toilet soap in the world, price 25c., both for only 50 cents. Gray & Gray, 12th and You sts. Henry Evans, 922 F street N W. W. P. Napper, 1846 7th st. N.W. G. H. Cardozo, 12th and R sts. L. H. Harris, 600 3d st. S. W. John W. Morse, 19th and L sts. northwest. W. S. Richardson, 316 4 1-2 st., southwest. Davis' Pharmacy, 11th and Youstreets northwest. F. A. Tschiffely, Jr., 475 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. E. S. Ledbetter & Son, Alexan-dria Va. Board & McGuire, 1012 14th street N. W McCALL PATTERN 10 15 MORE WORLD McCALL MAGAZINE 50 YEAR INCLUDING A PRIZE PATTERN There are more McCall Patterns sold in the United States than of any other make of patterns. This is our account of their style, accuracy and simplicity. McCall's Magazine (The Queen of Fashion) has more subscribers than any other Ladies Magazine. One description (12 numbers) costs 50 cents. Latest number, $12, describes a McCall's Magazine Free. Subscribe today. Lady Agents Wanted. Handsome premiums or D liberal cash commission. Pattern Catalogue (of four de signs) and Premium Catalogue (showing six premiums) bent free. Address THE McCALL CO. New York THE BEE AND McCALL'S GREAT FASHION MAGAZINE for one year for $2.00. COUPON. Editor Bee:— Find enclosed two dollars. Send to my address below The Bee and McCall's Fashion Magazine for one year. No..... Street..... Town or City.... BUY THE NEW HOME LIGHT RUNNING SLWING MACHINE Before You Purchase Any Other Write THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY ORANGE, MASS. Many Sewing Machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the "New Home" is made wear. Our guaranty never runs out. Wy make Sewing Machines to suit all conditions of the trade. The "New Home" stands at the head of all High-grade family sewing machines. Sold by authorized dealers only. Richard L. Baltimore ATTORNEY-AT-LAW OFFICE: 3rd 1/2 Stree, S. W. Washington, D. C FUNERAL DIRECTOR HIRING, LIVERY AND SALE STABLE. HIRING, LIVERY AND SALE STABLE. Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions etc. Horses and carriages kept in firstclass style. Satisfaction guaranteed Business at 1132 Third street, N. W Main Office Branch at 222 street, Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main. 1727 Telephone Call for Stable, Main 1482-5. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. Where I can accommodate 50 horse- Call and inspect our new and modern 1132 Third street, N. W. J. H. DABNEY, Pup- ate caskets, and investigate our methods of doing first-class work. Great Hair FRANKHUME. Wholesale Grocer. Agent for the District of Columbia for LIPTON'S renowned COFFEES and TEAS. OLD STAG Whiskey. The sole agent for the Artisan Cigars made in Porto Rica. The best and cheapest cigar made. TERMS CASH: Interest charged after 30 days. Pennsylvania Ave et. 4-1-2&6Sts. N. RS W. H. C WM. T. SMITH ASSOCIATED WITH GERS and CLIFFOR nbalmers and Funeral Directors Bet. 4-1-2&6Sts. N.W. WM. T. SMITH ASSOCIATED WITH ROGERS and CLIFFORD Embalmers and Funeral Directors HIGH DEGRE because of the exceptional attention stowed on the making. The only necessity in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made on because of the exceptional attention bestowed on the making. The only cheapness in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made on several of the season's handsomest lasts, in the most popular leathers. Looks first rate and wears that way every time. It's worth your while to come in and look the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy Wm.Moreland, 491Penna Ave HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. BIGN OF THE BIG BOOT 454 Penn Bet. 4 AS. A. ROGERS ROGER Embalme 1224 U STREET, N. W. 212 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 10 50 70 90 100 Wn 49 HOLTMAN a Ave., Sts. N. W. IFFORD Directors 'PHONE CONNECTION. GREE of satisfaction is a rare thing in most $3.00 shoes. Shoes at this price usually lack style or comfort or both. The style of more expensive shoes and good solid value are found in our SIGNET SHOE cause of the exceptional attention be- ved on the making. The only,cheap- is in it anywhere is the price. Goodvear-welted shoe, made on seve- W. H. CLIFFORD protective Benefit Association OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Capital Stock Fully Paid In. We insure any person from 3 to 60 years of age if in good health without regard to sex. We insure any person from 3 to 7 without regard to sex. We pay sick and accident benefit per week, and a death benefit fund to keep a certian RESERVE FUNDS OF THE INSURED, thus putting Association other than LEGITIMATE LIABLE. You can deal with us do whatever promised if you do your WANTED Twenty Good Agents PROTECTIVE BENEFIT GOOD PAY Call early and secure territory OFFICE: 609 F STREET from 1 to 3 o'clock P. M. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR Dr. W. Bruce Evans, presiden O. T. Taylor, 1st vice-president, Aaron J. Gaskins, and vice-president, L. Melendez King, secretary, many person from 3 to 60 years of age to sex. Risk and accident benefits varying from a death benefit fund varying from $1 in RESERVE FUND on hand for the URED, thus putting it out of our power than LEGITIMATE, SAFE, SO you can deal with us with the firm assu- mised if you do your part. WANTED AT ONCE Twenty Good Agents to represent TECTIVE BENEFIT ASSOCIATE PAY — STEADY EMPIRE and secure territory. OFFICE: 609 F STREET, N. W. (First lock P. M. AND OFFICERS FOR THE FIRM Evans, presiden st vice-president, ans, and vice-president, ing, secretary, We pay sick and accident benefits varying from 75 cents to $10.00 per week, and a death benefit fund varying from $7.50 to $125.00. we are required to keep a certian RESERVE FUND on hand for the PROTECTION OF THE INSURED, thus putting it out of our power to render the Association other than LEGITIMATE, SAFE, SOUND AND RELIABLE. You can deal with us with the firm assurance that we will do whatever promised if you do your part PROTECTIVE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. GOOD PAY STEADY EMPLOYMENT Call early and secure territory. Dr. Harry J. Williams, musical direc Dr. M. O. Dumas, medical direc Columbia Benefit Association masses. One which pays promptly; whose officers are men of ability, honour is paid up in full, and is in new law of the District of Columbia; We want AGENTS of ability for salaries and commission to agents. OFFICER Wm. J. Howard, president; Henry Hill, Jr., secretary and manager; Attorney. Main office, 494 Louisiana avenue, no. A. Iankford, treasurer; Dr. Jos. W. Sidney Arch RENDERING IN MONOTONE, WATER COLOR AND PEN & INK STEEL CONSTRUCTION Phone: Main 6059—M. Office J. A. Land Architect A Expert builder, examiner and estimator from rough sketches, pencil drawings, and mailed to any section of the county we have designed, overhauled, repaired, and Dollars ($500,000.00) worth of work the class of work being of every description. We make a specialty of church and we also specialize the building up of vaults. Any one anticipating having plans go ahead, we would be glad to have you given in any of the above named lines. Beneft Associations an Insurance firm pays promptly; one whose terms men of ability, honesty and integrity in full, and is in-corporated and District of Columbia; ENTS of ability for all sections of the commission to agents. OFFICERS. president; Henry H. Waring, vice-president and manager; D. Blair, physician; office, 494 Louisiana avenue, N. W., W. treasurer; Dr. Jos. KidneyPitts Architect ING IN PATENT IN TER COLOR DRAFTING, DETA & INK BLUE PRINT CONSTRUCTION A SPECIAL -M. Office 494 Louisiana Lankford Architect And Bu r, examiner and estimator. Plans gotten lines, pencil drawings, or from written or section of the country. In the past, it overhauled, repaired and built over F. (000 00) worth of work in Washington being of every description and character specialty of church and hall designs, and the building up of vacant lots in the building having plans gotten out, building be glad to have you call or write us. No above named lines. Columbia Benefit Association The Columbia Benefit Associations an Insurance company for the masses. One which pays promptly; one whose terms are liberal; one whose officers are men of ability, honesty and integrity; one whose capital stock is paid up in full, and is in-corporated and licensed under the new law of the District of Columbia; We want AGENTS of ability for all sections of the city; we pay liberal salaries and commission to agents. OFFICERS. Wm. J. Howard, president; HenryH. Waring, vice-president; Edmund Hill, Jr., secretary and manager; D. Blair, physician; Geo. F. Collins, attorney. Main office, 494 Louisiana avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. Jno. A. Iankford, treasurer; Dr. Jos. W.SidneyPittman Architect RENDERING IN PATENT DRAWINGS MONOTONE, WATER COLOR DRAFTING,DETAILING,TRACING AND PEN & INK BLUE PRINTING STEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. Phone: Main 6059-M. Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. J. A. Lankford, 1 Architect And Builder Expert builder, examiner and estimator. Plans gotten out at short notice, from rough sketches, pencil drawings, or from written or verbal descriptions, and mailed to any section of the country. In the past thirty-two (32) months we have designed, overhauled, repaired and built over Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) worth of work in Washington, D.C., and vicinity the class of work being of every description and character. We make a specialty of church and hall designs, and arranging loans we also specialize the building up of vacant lots in the District of Columbia. Any one anticipating having plans gotten out, buildings overhauled or repaired, we would be glad to have you call or write us. No charges for delivery given in any of the above named lines. Office[6thand Residence 1210 V St.] Northwest HOUSE & H CREDIT FOR B B Matting We are not boasting when we say ng values than you can get anywher HOUSE & HERRMANN, CREDIT FOR EVERY ONE. Big tting Val oasting when we say that we can offer you can get anywhere else, for we in hue at the very lowest prices. Our Big Matting Values We are not boasting when we say that we can offer you better Matting values than you can get anywhere else, for we import direct in big quantities thus buy at the very lowest prices Our stock is a splendid one and contains many rich patterns not exhibited anywhere else in this city. 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 TUMISHED AT ‘thoy Bye St, N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. a aS Astered at the Post Office at Washing- ‘tea, D C, as second-class ~nuail matter, FSTABLISHED 1880, —————— TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Qa copy per “year. oe. seco cere eee sf2O0 Six Months.....eerceecereereeeee 1:00 Three Months.......0scceeeeeree 59 Subscribe wonthly......-.2--s--00 20 r . ae A-GOOD RULE. The Board of Education by its recent act has recalled the rule here- tofore passed permitting only a cer- tain number of High School gradu- ates to enter the normal depart- ments of both white and colored sctiools. This act on the part of the Board does away with so much con- tention and disatisfaction on the part ofboth pupil and parent. Nothing has given the schools more bother than these graduates from the High Schools to the Normal Schools. The colored schools have been charged with more favoritism than the white schools. The Bee will suggest to Mr. Chancellor, before there is an- other contention to change the Board of Examiners in the Normal School, especially in -the Colored Normal School, where so much fav- oritism has been alleged on the part of the pupil and parent. Teachers in that school should not be allowed to pass upon the papers of the graduates from that department for the reason that there has been so much disatisfaction. There should be a special examining committee of disinterested examiners appointed by the superintendent. Let the col- ored superintendent be the Chair- man of that Committee. By this method there can be no favorites rewarded and then there will be no dissatisfaction. What the coolred schools need is a thorough overhauling and strict methods of teaching and instruct- ing adoptel. Now that the Board has adopted a good rule, The Bee is confident that meddlers will not attempt to dictate to the Board or the superintendent. If there are any who will tell Mr. Chancellor that there will be too many pupils will go from the High School to the Normal Schools, let it be asserted now. Perhaps Mr. Chancellor will give them their walking papers, ‘The. credit of introducing this invasion to the Normal School.is due to that, scholarly aid accomplished member of the Board of Education, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. The parents and graduates of the High School should send Mrs. Yerrell a testt- monial of the gratitude. No one but the pupil and parent know the sufferings they have gone through by the pupil not being permitted to enter the Normal School. Many a child is in her grave today. Appeals after appeals have been made to former Boafds of Education, but without success. Dr. George Rich- ardson, a member of the Board of Trustees, introduced a resolution in the Board and had it favored, permitting certain High School - graduates to enter the Normal De- partment above a certain percent- age. At that time several High School graduates were admitted to the Normal School. The Bee makes “this suggestion to Mrs. Terrell, and no one knows better than she how an impartial Examining Board on Normal School graduates appoint- ed. Thanks to you, Mrs. Terrell, on behalf of the High School gradu- .ates and the toiling washer woman " who is the mother of the struggling pupils. The Bee knows what these hard working girls and women have suffered. A good rule and Iet it be known as Mary Church Terrell Rule” 4 Moral: The poor will now have an equal chance with the rich, - WORK FOR DEMOCRATS. Mr. James S. McCarthy, the Washington correspondent of the Jackson, Mississippi Evening Nesw, in writing to that paper un- der date of August 27th last, in- forms the South that the govern- ment departments are full of cor- ruption and that persons are favor- ed through the Civil Service by fraud. He pays his respects to the colored employes of the Bureau of. Printing and Engraving and ad- vocates the suggestions that the Democratic party has a great work before it when it comes into power. The colored employes of the Bu- reau of Engraving and Printing |seem to be an eye-sore to this cor- ‘respondent to such an extent that he declares that the next Demo- cratic administration will have a great deal to do when it comes into power. The colored young women who are employed in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing are from the best families in this city and many of them, if’ not all, are either graduates from the public high schools or from the normal school. They are superior in in- tellect and ability to the white wo- men in the Bureau. The reason that more colored girls are appoint- ed than white is because the well- bred and highly educated white girl doesn’t take the examination ; while: cultured and educated colored girls do. It is the poor white trash in the Bureau that are opposed to the cultured colored girl, What few cultured white girls in the Bureau have the highest respect for the refined and educated color- ed girl. The class of white girls that always create disturbances and declare that the colored em- ployes are objectionable to them are the white servants, white dish washers, white nurses and poor shop girls who,, by accident, pass the Civil Service examination. This class seems to know where the examination is easy, because in other examinations that are hard not over two per cent of the whites pass, while nine per cent of the colored pass. So many colored girls were passing and being certi- fied .by the Civil Service Commis- sion that for a time only a few were certified to the department. It was The Bee that called the a® tention of the department to this state of affairs which had some effect and now they have been go- ing in the Bureatt by the dozens. If Mr. McCarthy wishes to know these young colored ladies The Bee suggests that he pay the Bureau a visit and compare the books, department and other traits of the colored young ladies to the whites. Ask ‘the Civil Service Commission for the privilege of examining the papers of the appli- cants and compare the questions and answers, . ‘ The Bee reproduces the excerpt of the correspondent’s letter which it would have its readers to scane. The colored American is coming. OUR SCHOOLS. AA great deal has been said con- cerning the superintendent of public schools and his methods of opera- tion, It is true some people have been displeased and -declared that the superintendent has violated the law. The Bee is and has been of the opinion that the superintendent of the public schools has endeavored todo his duty. That he is a strang- er to the people, and many have en- deayored to impgse upon-him. The Board of Education could not have selected a better man for the head ‘of the schools notwithstanding that he is from Paterson, N. J. The su- perintendent has endeavored to be fair and if he has made any mis- takes they were honestly made. In the case of the head of the colored High School the superintendent did what he thought was best and the Bee regrets that the lady principal took the advice Of others by refus- ing the position offered her by the superintendent. - The successor of the lady princi- pal is not much of an improvement ‘ = ¥ Q and since a change had to be made i Bee is of the opinion a strong person should have been placed at the head of that school. The new principal is a gentleman, no one will deny, but has any improvement been made? The Bee ‘will not condemn the superintendent, because he is 2 man who is doing the best he can for the success of the school sys- tem. There has been a great deal ‘of personal feeling injected in the schools, Not on* the part of the officers of the schools, The ap- pointment of Mrs. Atwood over teachers of longer standing and the appointment of Mr. Glenn over Mr, ‘Shepper are not at all approved by the people. It is believed, however, that the new superintendent in the course of time will have one of the finest school systems in the world and the people are bound to support him. It will be admitted that there were reforms needed in the schools and it required a strong man with a strong Board to carry these re- forms into execution. Dr. Chan- cellor is a broad-guaged man. -He has no prejudices. He recognizes equality of man and womanhood. Tt is not contended that he had any personal feelings against Mrs.Coop- er or any other teacher. The col- ored schools have no better friends than Captain Oyster, Mr, Cox and one or-two others on the Board of Education. Captain Oyster is a man of great liberality and not a prejudiced bone in his body. His whole effort is and will be to im- prove the public school system. The Bee advises the people to hold up the hands of the new superintendent and give the schools support. THE NEW SPELLING. A number of persons hail with apparent delight the proposed change in the spelling of the words of our language. We do not consider the plan fa- yorably, as too many years have been spent in trying -to perfect the people in English spelling, This sew plan, while it may re- ceive the endorsement of many, was not suggested by the principal edu- cators. It will be more difficult to educate the people to spell phoneti- cally than it has been to have them ‘spell properly. If words are to be spelled as they sound, then each in- dividual should have the right to have his own vocabulary. There can be no uniformity in the new ‘method. We do not pretend to say ‘Mr. Carnegie is not educated and yet we do not know that he should be considered authority on ‘a sub- Ject so decidedly scholastic. _ Following nearly every word in our standard dictionaries is to be = the correct pronunciation ac- cording to sound. The people have been too accustomed to the proper Way to easily turn aside: _ ‘The new method caters also to bad spelling. Naturally enough many will be glad because no atten- ‘tion will be attracted to one’s bad spelling. Tt is to be hoped that they who have at heart the continued alvance- ment of the education of the Ameri- can people, will not consent to hay- ing the phonetic system inserted in the catalogue of studies. * The very sight is enough to stamp the project out of existence. How does the following paragraph look ? “Wil the nu wa uv spelin b eny ade tw or toard the hier edukashun? Shal we hav tu gortu skule in order to lern the fonetic stile?” It is really surprising that New York should give such strong en- dorsement to such a movement. -\re the educators of today incapa- ble of keeping up with methods of those who laid such gool founda- tions for the highest scholastic at- sainments? Something must be Wrong with those who stand at the lead of our schools of learning. It will not be hard for the ifliter- -te to adopt the phonetic style of spelling. Such persons may rise uf ad call the promoters of the new way'of spelling “blessed.” We fail to see why the Presi. “ent should take such an active | Part in relegating to: the rear the Jold standard dictionary. | Are there not many other way: and means that he ‘could adopt te ‘impress his high official power upon the people? a THE NOBLEST OF THEM ALT . The Ohio Republican: conventior held last week demonstrates one thing, and that is that Senator J. B. Foraker is the idol of the people of Ohio. He is one of the few Sen- ators who has a proper conception of the dignity of the Senatorial of- fice, and of the independence of one another of the co-ordinate branches of the government. Sena- tor Foraker does not propose to go to the jWhite House to receive or- ders as to how he shall vote on im- ‘portant questions. He proposes to study those questions for himself and to vote according to the dictates of his conscience and the leading of his judgment. - This is the true attitude of an able representative of the people, and is what should be found in all members of legislative assemblies, In 1896 Mr. Bryan went about the country saying we were having “government by injunction,” but now we are having “government by the President.”” The railroad rate bill did not meet the views of a majority of the Republican Sena- tors, but they. surrendered their views to the President, at last all of them did except Senator Foraker, who voted against it. As a-matter of fact the rate bill is a great hum- bug and will be so declared when- ever a case involving the rate-mak- ing power reaches the courts. Sen- ator Foraker and every lawyer of standing in and out of the Senate knows this, aoe . Whenever the American people return to the true ideals of Ameri- can government, a government of three co-ordinate and independent branches, they will center upon Sen- ator Foraker as the proper man to place at the head of the executive branch of the government, and that will be in 1908. All men, rich and poor, white and -black, high and low, will find in the Senator a man who will scrupulously safeguard the rights of each, He may not talk about “square deals” and “open doors” but he will see’ that exact justice is done to all. DR. WILBUR THIRKIELD. | The new president of Howard University, Dr. Wilbur Thirkield, jis now president of Howard Uni- versity. Hie is a gentleman and a fine man to approach. Justice An- derson of the Supreme Court and jone of the trustees of Howard Uni- versity, says that Dr, Thirkield is a true friend of the oppressed. The Bee some time ago published a full sketch of the life and character of the president of Howard Univers- ity. It said, as it%says now, that Howard University under the new president will in course of a few years be one among the leading colleges in the United States. It is true that Yale, Harvard, Am- herst, Oberlin and other, colleges have graduated great white men, but Howard University has gradu- ated the greatest colored profession. al men, although many colored men have graduated from other colleges. The records of the graduates of the other colleges will show that 9 per cent of them are teaching school, while 9 per cent of the Howard graduates from College, Law, Med- icine, ete., are practicing a profes- sion and are doing well, If this is the history of Howard University under former presidents with oppo- sition, what may we expect from Dr. Thirkield? Howard Univers ity never was in a better condition than it is today. We have a presi dent and ‘a board of trustees whc will do, as they have done, every- thing to advance the institution. Dr F, J. Shadd is a graduate of the College and Medical Department o: Howard University. Compare ‘hin and his success today with the Yale Harvard, Amherst, and Oberlit graduates. Compare what he ha: earned from his profession and tha of the graduates mentioned above and see what a record Howard Uni versity has made. This is only on instance, J. T: Settle of Memphis Tenn., and J, C. Napier of Tennes ‘see are the productions of Howar . betdju sd tol ete le) te University. In every state in this Union you will read of the success of Howard graduates who will most favorably compare with the isolated cases of graduates from other insti- tutions, The Bee congratulates Dr, Thir- kield and wishes him success. LILYiWHITE SOUTH. The colored Republican is not wanted South. The white Repub- licans are doing all in their power to organize 2 lily white party. The advice of The Bee to the colored Republicans in the South is to al- low the white Republicans to or- ganize and do the voting. Presi- dent Roosevelt inaugurated this movement some four years ago.and now he is about to realize the fruits of his ambition. Now if the so- called colored representatives in the South, otherwise known as the quasi leaders, woull give this lily white element to understand that the so- cialist labor party opens its doors to all citizens alike and it would be advisable for colored Republicans to seek that party, conditions would be better. What has the colored voted South to give any way? What inducements are being held out by either the Democrats or Re- publicans to the colored voter? The colored man South should think for himself. The representative colored man is an officeseeker as well as an officeholder. When he is old enough to talk back to party managers they will respect him. There is too much sham among white Repubil- cans. They have used the colored voter voter about long enough. But, who is to tell the colored man the truth? Certainly the so-called col- ored leader will not. He is after: an office as well as endeavoring 7 hold the office he has. The lily: whites in the South are doing all in their power to oust the colored of- ficeholder and he hasn't got sense enough to see it. If he sees it he is too cowardly to say anything. Notwithstanding the shams of this administration, “the colored brother hasn't sense enough to re- buke them: The Bee knows this and the young intelligent colored man North is about to kick and kick hard if. something is not done. Messrs. Cannon, Root, Taft and others might as well take a back seat so far as the colored voter is concerned. He is convinced that the Republican party is to a great extent the instigator of the lily white party in the South. - | ' THE MAINE ELECTION. The election in the State of Maine last Wedresday was an in- dication of what the Republican party has before it next November. If the vote in that State was re- duced from forty and forty-five thousand to ten, what may be ex- pected in such States as Ohio, IIf- nois, Indiana and New York? It will be necessary for the Repub- lican managers to get a move on themselves. -The Republicans in those States will need every Re- publican yote.. The colored yote will be needed in the November election, and before that vote is given something must be done for the colored citizen. ait PRESS COMMENTS. WHAT IS THE NEED? From the Seattle Republican. If the country is to have clean politics What's the'need of either the individual's single dollars or the trust's many dol- lars? Too much money is expended on these so-called campaigns of education. MULATTO DECEIVES WHITE WOMAN IN GEORGIA AND | WEDS HER. From the Macon, Ga, Dispatch. - A. T, Wilson, a mulatto and husband of a colored woman, married the first part of this year. Miss Eva Green, who comes of one of the beSt families of Lee county. He had every appedrance of a white man, was well dressed and refined in manners. His true character was not known until he deserted her. The strange part of it is, how can any intelligent woman in this day and time marry a man without knowing some- thing of his past and his family connec- tions. It requires at least @ reference to get a bill of goods on credit. The governor has offered a reward of $100 for his apprehension. We deplore the occurrence. “The sins of the father will be visited upon the heads of his children even to the third and fourth ' generation.” Colored: Masons. since the institutton of Veal ny ceedings by the roth stree Mae against the Virginia Avenue Masons j hhas developed that there is a gree rp of dissatisfaction on both wide. Te are about thirty or forty colored bi Of ability who are member. sf th, i ainia Avenue Masons and at ge who are members of the ig g° Masons. Both of these Masons hey ate colored and strange both <n vt objections to the employment 3 hag attorneys. It was the mo-: Tey, Professional men, clerks, mevesps yp? borers and watchmen Predominay «4. Virginia Avenue Masons, 5 '¢ ann, messengers and laborers preline ithe 19th Street Masons. Wen Stay tion of employing Iawyer- came Se the meeting of the Virginia Leap sons there was a vigoram jan made to the employmnet jj 2d lawyers. However, after atte ate. neys ha dbeen employed an! ine tee ag Attorney Cobb was retaine j 4; tre Se. sinia Avenue. Then Mr Jian yo vin, ex-grand master of tre Vepay Avenue side, recommended Vora | T. Stewart. Five hundred 1, 5. by been appropriated by the \ Na Aa nue side and two hundred and ait, oy lars by the igth Street Man face Clark of the 19th Street hat =nt 7 charge and he employed th, w--eg torneys, but no colored attumin, erst Clark whose appearance ha.» > omg entered in court. Just buw 4 % colored attorneys on erther « wom ceive is a question of convectzre of was as much objection tn the om ps ment of colored attorneys ty ste ot Street Masons as there were by the Virginia Avenue Masons Professor fraternity on both side. w:! ol withdraw from both bodies SPELLING REFORM BY Ukas: 5 store ee literary Diges |, Some think the President has gv, little too fast and too far :n weg bs the simplified spelling ve az pa in all government publiator, * executive departments The. --gs-;- act as a presumptuous atterg! arg the English language by aie P.- comes out with a full page ax showing Teddy in cowboy co~ ~= 64 sleeves rolled up, stand, hate > ‘ud by a great tree which repos English language. Father ~~. amining the tree with apa~ ~ nifying glass, observes as go» in the trunk. “Who's tee ~ 5 cut down this tree?” he ashy fuer answers Teddy, “I kannot » . ¢ | did & with my lithax” 7, Fate Time replies, “Ah, well: ' «be boys.” The Presidents r- . +x that the way of prudence . . - + tion would have been t) w.- +“ national action. Ever W- 0 = 972 who founded the Simpim. Sx 7 Board, had advocated ru * ~~ London Times internat", . - of action by converting - * = society into one for the «! s speaking race.” The mi x said, was that whatsoeve- posed should be prep . weight of great authort . The single-handedness of « proceeding is the only gue about it, thinks the New * = the chief newspaper frien : ment, bur it regards thi. x than questionable, for hi - ee siniplified spellings ws! American writers, it pre £ larger proportion will | ‘ writers across the wat - “** go:s on to say: “The President mig': « "i announced his personal + i movement without g~ q this prejudice. But he bly order the execum: adopt the new spelimg « “| sng the determination «i * i nothing to do with jt 7 justly puts it, his order 7 upon which King Edn - " dream of venturing, to . oa lish language by ‘ukase > adapted to hinder the > - 4 to promote coukl have a this most unlucky and ©: - * ‘The annual sermon : ° sion of the Lott Carey ¥ - al Convention,” Portsmout: oy preached by Dr. f. HL 4 Third Baptist Church. Vo - * CG sues ¢ A NOBLE RF‘ From the Weeh'- Rev. W. J. Howard. | the Zien Baptist Cher D.C, who is celebra’ « niversary as pastor of Church of God, whi: in 1864, is also celebra: < niversary. This great “s der leadership of men ! ~ has butlt and paid for : worship—and added th> + bers to her roll, and 1 enthusiastic and agre=> ‘* der the pastorate of Dr. We congratulate Dr. Ho+~ great work done in Zw Bu and wish him a continued »- grand work. . READ THE BE! The Week in Do society TO SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribers for The Bee are notified that no collector will be sent to them for subscriptions and they will either call and pay or send a check or postal money order. The management will not annoy subscribers with collectors. Address, B. L. C. Subscription-Department of The Washington Bee, 1009 Eye street, N. W. M. Theresa Lee of, Boston, reached Washington a few days ago. Rev John W. Lee of the First African Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia will be married to Miss M. J. Murdock in the latter part of this month, to be made in Philadelphia. Mr. Lizzie Hicks, formerly of this city but now of Philadelphia, was here last week and a few days this week, visi- ng trends. Mr. Thompkins after a very pleasan- t at Saratoga, has returned to Washington. Mr. May Shepard expects to go from Peking to Altoona, Pa, before re- turning to Washington. Mrs Fila Churchill visited her cousin, Mr A W Wood at his home, Lawrence, Mass., last week. Mr James H. Hayes has returned to the city from Richmond with her two sons. Rey and Mrs. S. P. Drew spent a few days in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Drew had been the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Fennel of Lynchburg, Va. Mrs A B. Carson has returned from Charlotte and Miss Mary Carson of Lincolnton came with Mrs. Carson and will remain several months. Mrs C W. Jordun has returned to Suffold, Va. Mr Geo. Jenkins has returned home from Richmond, Va. Miss Hope Lyons was bridesmaid for her cousin, Miss L. L. Battey, who was married to Mr. Chas. S. Johnson at her home in Aungsta, Ga., recently. Mr. M. L. Keelan, who was summoned home on account of sickness, in her final while in Boston, was the guest of Mr. Joseph Lee. Mr. W. A. Dent of Cambridge, Mass., arrived in Washington last week. Miss Emma Green and Lizzie Mahoney have gone to visit relatives in Atlantic City. Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Williams and Mrs. H. C. Wallace, all of Greenville, Miss, are visiting here and expect to visit other places before returning to their home. Miss Gertrude Ryan attended a soiree at the residence of Miss Zella Schell, Atlanta, Ga. Miss Agnes Adams is visiting in Baltimore and is the guest of Miss Gertrude Stephney. Miss Lottie Smith of Richmond, Va., is the guest of relative here. Among the guests at the Teachers' Banquet in Frdeerick, Md., were Mesdames R. B. Hudnell, Minnie Brooks and his husband. Miss Bertie Brown and Mrs. Catherine Fields of Hampton, Va., were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Robert Scott. After spending a pleasant time in the District of Columbia, Mr. and Mrs. James Mum have returned to Flovilla. Mr. J C V. Todd and his bride have gone to Kentucky to visit relatives. Mrs A. G. Beyas was visiting her wife. Mrs J. F. Hill in Philadelphia, Pa. Miss E. T. Robinson, who spent much of the heated weather at Narragansett Her reached this city this week. Mr. Nettie Haywood, who has spent such a pleasant time here with friends, has returned to West Medford, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Marshall were in Philadelphia last week. Mr. Philip Daniell went on a visit to his former home, Charlottesville, Va. Mr. Lee Park is visiting friends at his former home, Charlotte, No. C. Miss Mary Thomas of this city was among the guests in whose honor a house party was given by Misses Katherine and Emily Tolliver at their home in Providence, R.I. Miss May Giles arrived in the city the first part of the week. Mrs. R. W. White, who has been visiting her parents at Pt. Pleasant, has gone to visit her sister, Mrs. H. C. A. Washington, at Hill Top, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Cheatham have sent out invitations for the birthday dinner in honor of their little daughter, Susie Clayton, in honor of the marriage of Miss Susie V. Johnson of Petersburg, Va., for whom their little daughter is named, to Rev. J. H. M. Pollard, archdcon, September 24, at 3 o'clock P. M., at their residence, Littleton, N. C. Miss Annie L. Butler of Baltimore was here last week in the interest of G. U. O. of Chaldeans. Miss Maud Baxter and her mother spent last week visiting in Maryland. Mrs. Rosa Hudgell was visiting friends Mrs. Rosa Hudnell was visiting friends in Frederick, Md., quite recently. Miss Emma Thomas left for Virginia last week. Mrs. Josephine Carroll after a pleasant visit at New Rochelle, N. Y., has come to this city. Miss Arminta Hawkins, who has been at the bedside of her brother in Parkersburg, W. Va., has returned to this city. Miss Jane Phifer, who is making-her home in Washington for the present, was called suddenly away to attend the bedside of her sick sister, Mrs. I. Johnson in Biddleville near Charlotte, N. C. Mrs. B. T. Goldsby and her daughter, Bessie, who have been the guests of friends here; have returned to their home ni Memphis, Term. Miss Sara Bullard, who has been the guest of her parents at her home in Charleston, W. Va., has returned to take up her work as sewing teacher at the National Home. z Mr. and Mrs. William Payne have returned to the city from New Rochelle, N. Y. Miss Lottie H. West, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Pryor was married last Wednesday evening at six o'clock at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church to Mr. Thos. H. E. Riley. The reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Riley will reside at 170 West 135th street, New York City. Miss Carrie M. Bryant of Nashville, Tenn., made the visit of Miss Elfrida H. Kennedy of Washington an exceedingly pleasant one. Miss Clara Whitehead of St. Simons Mills has come here to fill a position connected with the schools. Mrs. Francis Smith, who visited Washington during her summer tour, has returned to her home, Lafayette, Indiana. Mr. Wm. E. L. Sanford was called to Raleigh, N. C., a few days ago to attend the funeral of his sister. Miss E. H. Kennedy has returned home from Nashville, Tenn., much pleased with her visit. Mr. Neval H. Thomas was the guest of Mr. Samuel A. Williams at his home at Detroit, Mich., a few days ago. Mr. Geo. R. Holland went on a visit to his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Carter, Pullaski, Ill. Dr. Wm. Thompson is at Kansas City, Mo., and may locate there permanently. He graduated from Howard University. Miss Claudie Price, who spent many weeks here with friends, has returned to Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. W. W. Taylor, the wife of the publisher of the Utah Plaindealer, entertained at her home, Salt Lake City, Utah, a number of Odd Fellows, who attended the convention of that organization, among whom was Mr. George Contee of Denver, Col., formerly of the D. C. Mr. W. H. Jackson of Baltimore, Md., stopped here a few hours on his way home from the Reformers' Convention at Richmond, Va. Mrs. Annie Robinson has returned to Charlotte, N. C., to resume her duty as head nurse in the Good Samaritan Hospital, after spending four pleasant weeks in Washington. Miss Marion T. Scott has returned to the city much benefited by her six weeks stay in Virginia. Mrs. Fannie Mitchell, who has been to Boston, Mass., Martha's Vineyard and New London, Conn., returned to the city last Saturday highly pleased with her trips. Mrs. Reeder, mother-in-law of Mrs. Ada V. Reeder, of 1909 M street, N. W., died this week. Dr. Seaton left the city for Baltimore, Md., Monday morning. Bishop Alexander Walton was in the city Monday. He was the guest of Recorder J. C. Dancy. Miss Anna Gibson left the city for Waranton, Va., Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Neal has returned from Hampton, where she spent three weeks with friends. Mrs. Ida Hall and children, of 1615 4th street, N. W., have returned from Atlantic City, where they spent the summer. Miss Corrilla Burke, of 1334 4th street, N. W., has returned from a two weeks' visit to friends and relatives in Baltimore. Miss Lizzie Selden, of 1234 4th street, N. W., has returned from an extended visit at Atlantic City. She is much improved and is looking well. Register Vernon was at Galbraith Church last Susday and delivered an eloquent address on how the young children should be brought up. Miss Catherine R. Fletcher, of Linden street, N. W., and Miss Nellie May Hemming, of Pittsburg, Pa., both two very accomplished ladies, have gone to Christianburg, Va., to take charge of schools. Miss Fletcher is well known in this city as a lady of refinement and many other accomplishments. Miss Hemming is from Pittsburg and highly educated. Mr. C. C. Curtis is in Wythiville, Va. Mr. L. M. Hershaw has returned from Danville, Va., where he delivered an address in the Ridge Street Tabernacle, the largest auditorium in the city, to an appreciative audience composed of white and colored people. The subject of Mr. Hershaw's address was "The Progress of the Negro." Rev. S. G. Lambkins has resigned his position in the the Bureau Engraving and Printing for an indefinite period. Mr. Frank M. Langston of the Assessor's office has returned to his desk after having spent a delightful vacation in the North. Dr. and Mrs. Chas, I. West have returned to the city after a visit of three weeks to Atlantic City. Mr. Harold Haynes, a recent graduate of the M Street High School, who was awarded a scholarship in Western University of Pennsylvania, left. for Pittsburg last week. He will pursue a course of electrical engineering. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, rector of St. Lukes Church, left the city last Tuesday to visit his aged mother in about ten days. The annual picnic of St. Lukes Church last week at Green Willow Park, Anacostia, was largely patronized and a decided success. Hon. John P. Green and family have decided to return to their old home, Cleveland, Ohio, and reside there permanently. Mrs. L. F. Washington left the city Sunday for a sojourn of two weeks at Berkley Springs, W. Va. Mrs. Ella V. Chase Williams and her husband will sail for Rome in May, 1907, as delegates to the International Sunday School Convention. Mr. W. C. Bell and Prosecuting Attorney F. S. Barnett of Chicago, Ill., are in the city on a visit. Mr. Geo. C. Smith, who has been sick for several days, is able to be out again. BIRTHDAY PARTY Misses Flossie E. and Ethel S. Parnell gave a joint birthday party Friday, September 14th, at the residence of their parents, 1909 M street, N. W. Misses Flossie and Ethel were beautifully gowned as well as their young guests. The reception parlors were beautifully decorated and in the dining room, where the table was set, presented a most beautiful appearance. The guests, numbered sixty, who enjoyed the sweet strains of music that was furnished by an orchestra of several pieces and the repast that was served by Mr. and Mrs. Reeves. Among those present were Misses Belle Freeman, Katie Thomas, Julia Coxon, Martha Stweart, Mary Herbert, Marguerite Young, Charlotte Johnson, Mary Bowman, Eloise Talbrett, Ruth Green, Mabel Scott, Clara Swan, Dorothy Young, Julia Brent, Marion Brent, Annie Myles, Marie Johnson, Albertina Lomax, Nellie Freeman, Helen Thomas, Lucile Thomas, Elizabeth Young, Alice Scott, Edla Jackson, Edna Brent, Emma Conway, Ethel Smith, Gladys Yates. Messrs. Joseph Coxon, Dewitt Barnes, Raymond Freeman, Reginald Johnson, Clifton Lomax, Everet Conway, Wilbert Frost and others. MR. DANIEL L. STEWART. MR. DANIEL L. STEWART One of the best known funeral directors in this city is Mr. Daniel L. Stewart, at 1601 12th street, N.W. Mr. Stewart is known by every church member and church. This is on account of his extensive undertaking business. His present place of business is entirely too small and he is now erecting a four story double building at 1619 and 1621 12th street, N.W. This will be one of the most modern places of business in the city. He will have connected with this building a modern stable. His wife, Mrs. Jennie Stewart, is well known in business and while she is a great social factor, she is a great help to her husband in business. A fine cut of this building and of Mr. Stewart will appear in this paper when everything is completed. "Edgray," which is now running in the Bee, will be followed by another new story. Reception To Lawvers One among the most progressive ministers in this country is Rev. Sylvester L. Corrothers, pastor of Galbraith M. E. Church. Dr. Corrothers is a progressive man who firmly believes in equality of citizenship. He has advanced ideas and at all times is foremost in advocating the rights of his people. He stands today the foremost minister in the A. M. E. Zion connection, who is spoken more strongly as the next Bishop in that connection than any other man. He is a thorough race man and in his race he sees nothing but success and prosperity. He knows more public men in the United States than many men of his age. In speaking of his age, he is a young man. He believes in his church and does everything to advance reforms in his denomination and among his people. Friday evening, September 28th, this distinguished divine will tender a reception to the colored bar association in his church, Sixth street, between L and M streets, N. W. On that occasion he has much to say to the colored members of the bar. Extensive preparations are being made by Rev, Corrothers and a committee connected with his church. It will be the first public reception that has ever been tendered this association. Among the active members of the bar who have been invited and will be greeted by this divine are Thomas Walker, Thomas L. Jones, A. W. Scott, Geo. F. and John E. Collins, John A. Moss, W. C. Martin, Royal Hughes, A. W. Gray, J. T. Stewart, Wm. L. Pollard, W. Calvin Chase, John W. Patterson, James F. Bundy, Geo. H. White, W. H. H. Hart, Wm. L. Baltimore, Lawrence O. Posey, Perrie W. Frisby, R. R. Horner, Thomas Warrick, James H. Smith, M. T. Clinkscale. A select orchestra will furnish the music. After speaking, which will be in the main auditorium of the church, the bar and guests will repair to the lecture room below where a repast will be served under the auspices of the Ladies' Church Committee. Dr. Corrothers' effort is to explain to the members of the bar certain things that in his opinion will benefit not only the bar but the people in this city. While the reception is exclusively to the bar, 1000 invitations have been extended to prominent citizens to meet the colored bar association. Dr. Corrothers believes in colored lawyers and he is one of the few men who has always advocated unity among them. He believes that the bar and church should work together. He believes that the pulpit is a factor in connection with the colored lawyer. This gathering will be one of the most imposing that has ever assembled in Galbraith Church. OKLAHOMA AND THE-HAMILTON OIL WELLS. An Interesting Letter from Our Former Townsman, Jno T. C. Newsom. Editor The Bee:About one month ago, I left the city of Washington for the purpose of prospecting in the Indian Territory, with a view of permanently locating. This territory, as you know, is to comprise a part of the new State of Oklahoma. It is rich in minerals, coal, oil and gas, and has the richest farming land under the sun. It is fast becoming peopleled with well-to-do, thrifty white and colored citizens, so that he who expects to see nothing but the red "Injun," with feathers stuck all around his head, a red blanket wrapped around him and a tomahawk protruding therefrom, will be sadly mistaken when he comes here. My first stop was Muskogee. Since then, I have visited Wagoner, Tulsa, Vinita and Osage, I. T., Fallis and Guthrie, Okla., and Parsons, Kan., lastly coming back to Vinita. One is at once struck with the magnificence and grandeur of these bread and fertile prariies, dotted with beautiful farms, cattle and hogs, a sight most beautiful to behold! The climate is moderate and water is generally good. Vinita is especially blessed with good water, besides an abundance of freestone and artesian water, she claims all sorts of mineral wells, famous among which are her 18 sulphur wells, the best in the world! Vinita is a town of about 4,000 people, about one fifth of whom are colored. The town claims the only millionaire in the territory. Her colored citizens are generally well-to-do. Many of them own beautiful residences. Most all of them own land ranging from 40 to 160 acres. He is accounted a poor citizen indeed, here, who does not own his own home. This is why you hear so little complaint from this section. A good colored lawyer is needed very badly. One could do excellent business here. No doctor need apply. We have one colored physician here now. He is doing well, but not because he doses out so much physic. The last annual report of the Undertakers' Association, rates Vinita the most healthy place in the territory. We have three colored churches and one school with 120 pupils. One of the most inexplicable things here, to me, is the tremendous Democratic sentiment among the negroes. This is especially true as regards the native negroes and Indians of Vinita. The chances at the first general elect- tion, however, favor the Republicans. Your humble servant is due to make a speech before the local Republican club next Monday night. Vinita is the most desirable place in the territory for colored people of limited means. The farming land surrounding it is unexcelled, and can be bought in small tracts. THE HAMILTON OIL AND GAS COMPANY. This is an enterprise owned and operated exclusively by colored men. I found by a personal visit to the wells, that they really exist—that they are strong, healthy and active, far beyond my expectation. The conditions, moreover are very desirable for investment, in that shares at present are low and that there is not one cent of indebtedness on the property, per se, or the machinery, which cost the company in the neighborhood of $80,000. Mr. W. H. Smith, a colored merchant of Wagoner, is president of the company. He carries $20,000 to $25,000 worth of stock of clothing, dry goods and shoes, the largest carried by any other merchant, white or colored, in Wagoner. He is worth, in all, about $60,000. Among his neighbors and the bankers of Wagoner, as well as others who know him, I find his standing to be of the very best. They report him as honorable, upright, far-sighted, and a man who has been eminently successful in his own business; hence, he can be safely trusted with the affairs of others. The wells of the Hamilton Oil and Gas Company are located in Wagoner, but about eight miles southwest of Wann, J. T., which is reached by the "Katy" railroad, or three miles southwest of Copan, on the Santa Fe. They are two in number, and yield 200 barrels per day, for which the Standard Oil Company has a standing contract to pay them 50.cents per barrel. Material is already on the ground for digging the third well, after which the price of the stock will be raised. The flow of this well, it is safe to predict, will be no less than either the other two, and possibly, may double them. The company has 30 acres of land in all, enough territory for sinking ten wells. It is the plan to sink one well every month, until the ten have been sunk. What an immense. opportunity, it seems to me, for colored men of small means, and for colored men of large means, for that matter, to make money! There is no possible chance to lose out. It will be like putting your money into a national bank at 100 per cent interest! As you stand there watching a continuous stream of oil pour forth from the ground, it is like watching so much money pour out. Leaving the "Katy" train at Wann, I. T., you take the hack for an eightmile jaunt over the hills, till you reach the bottoms of the Caney. The road takes you in a circuitous route by the Rockefeller tank farm. This farm contains 400 large iron tanks, arranged at uniform distances in rows, covered, and contain 35,000 barrels of oil each! Around each tank is a dyke-like bank of earth. Through this bank to the interior of the circle thus formed, is a draw pipe, so that if a tank were to accidently catch on fire by lightning or otherwise, a cannon, which is conveniently placed, is fired at the bottom of the burning tank, pierces it and unloads the oil into the pool formed by the dyke; whence it is drawn into the Standard pipes and saved to the company. This particular tank farm is called the "baby farm," as the Standard has many others much larger. It has anotherst not many miles away comprising 640 acres literally covered with tanks. Such is the status of one of the most successful and gigantic enterprises yet undertaken by colored men. The officers of the Hamilton Oil and Gas Company are: W. H. Smith, president, Wagoner, I. T.; Louis T. Brown, vice-president, Muskogee; E. E. McDaniel, secretary and treasurer, S. McAlester, I. T. ASSAULTED LAWYER JONES. ASSAULTED LAWYER JONES. In the United States branch of the Police Court Tuesday, after Attorney Thomas' L. Jones had defended Wm. Thompson, charged with an assault upon his wife, Emma Thompson, and was acquitted, while Mr. Thompson was leaving court Lawyer Jones told the husband to go home and have nothing to do with his wife, she suddenly turned and struck Mr. Jones a severe blow in the face. Quick as a flash Lawyer Jones demanded the officer who was standing nearby to arrest his assailant. The officer was slow in doing so, so Lawyer Jones took the angered woman into 'tustody and brought her in court. An information was filed against her at once and Judge Miller promptly assessed her thirty dollars or three months in jail. VESPER SERVICE President Thirkield cordially invites the students of the Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutie Colleges of Howard University to attend the first Vesper Service of the session Sunday evening, September 30, 1906, at 4:30 o'clock in the University Chapel. READ THE BEE Teachers Appeal NO SYMPATHY FROM THE PEOPLE. The Action of the School Board Questioned. Mrs. Anna Cooper, Mr. J. B. Clark and Mr. John Love have placed their claims against the Board of Education in the hands of the son of Ex-Senator Blair. The citizens are satisfied, so far as the High School is concerned, that a change in that department was a necessity. Nobody knew this better than Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, who is a consensus of opiion is that Mrs. Cooper's appeal will not hold. It is claimed that the Colored High School was badly managed and a change was made for the good of the service. The Bee was with Mrs? Cooper at the time that it thought she was unfairly treated, but when she attempts to go beyond reason The Bee cannot agree with her. Mrs. Cooper as well as Mr. Clark has been badly advised. Both teachers were offered other places, and they refused. The superintendent has a right to transfer a teacher when it is for the best interest of the service and if the teacher refuses to accept another position the courts will not sustain his contention that he was illegally removed. If the Board of Education and the superintendent have no right to remove a teacher for cause, then the public school system should be abolished. The three teachers make arguments against their own ability by their employment of counsel. Their own friends contend that their first step is an argument against them and people say that they will now indorse the action of the superintendent an dthe Board of Education. There is no wno sympathy from the people for the claimants. WASHINGTON, D. C. The thirty-ninth annual session of the Medical Department of Howard University, including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges, will open Monday, October 1, 1906. Since the organization in 1867, one thousand and six students have been graduated. The professors and teachers number forty and are men of recognized ability, not only in Washington but throughout the country. The different colleges have well equipped laboratories and the facilities for teaching students a thorough knowledge of both the theory and practice of their profession are unexcelled. This summer, graduates of the Medical and Dental Colleges have successfully passed examinations to practice in the following States: Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The value of a Medical, Dental or Pharmaceutical College is determined largely by the ability of its graduates to successfully pass the State Board Examinations. Graduates of the Medical Department of. Howard University pass; they are located in nearly every state, territory and the West Indies Islands. The faculty propose to establish a post-graduate school this year, when graduates will have an opportunity of pursuing the same courses offered by the post graduate schools of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston. The requirement for admission to the Medical Department of Howard University are high. Students contemplating entering either college this session should present themselves at the college building, Fifth and W streets, N. W. Saturday, September 29, 1906, at 6 P. M. On Monday, October 1, at 8 P. M. Dr. Wilbur Thurkstein, president of Howard University, will address the students of the department in the Amphitheatre of the College. All students and friends are cordially invited to be present. From the Atlanta Independent. A government that spends $500,000,000 to pacify, educate and to protect two little islands in the enjoyment of the pursuits of life, liberty and property and cannot protect one of its citizens at home, presents at least an interesting spectacle to the world. AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Fredericksburg, Va., Sept. 12.—Leading colored men here have organized and purchased the Hayfield property, located south of this city. On this they expect to establish a Fredericksburg Industrial High School to educate the colored youths in this city and section, not only in an education, but also in an industrial way. GOO DMUSIC 2 From Tuskegee Student. The music of the choir, orchestra and band is much better this year than usual at the opening of the term. Very likely among the new students will be found young men and women who will materially help to strengthen these various musical organizations. LOCATE THE FAULT. From the Atlanta Independent. What is the matter with the white churches of the city? Ten of their pulpies stand empty and without pastors to dispense the Word of God. Is the fault in the preachers or the churches. The situation is becoming alarming. , sto Myra’s, thence to Zella's, and told STAGE LURES MISS WILSON, — him to make haste, : wae J He had miscalculated the distance be~ Daughter of Cabinet Member to Adopt (0 on tween the homes of the two girls. He —___ Operatic Career. = planned for a good smoke, but had hard- ypwarp . a ns ly lighted his cigar, when the cab stop- i oboe OF THEM NOW| Washington—News that Flora Wil-| HISTORY OF MOVEMENT Ty, ped in front of Zella's home. The ene son, daughter of Secretary of Agricul] PRODUCED PRESENT UPRisin. THE . driver chuckled and said inwardly, “That —= Selle Guo as tae ee eee tas ‘ . Tyoung man will soon run dhrough the Started In 1900 with o:—Mintature | keen aterest In this Coston vues | te a Protest A Toney Mr. Goodman has settled on him Country Houses That Have Be- | Wilson, it is sald, will-roake her ese] Palms admlocnete eet + ie this rate.” . come the Scene of Healthy pearance on the professional stage ti eins oc a > KGrOuan When Edgray got out of the cab Activity and Innocent when she returns to this country. She| ~ pee sce ais! Cone . i si he determined to ring the bell gent- Pleasure. 7 * stitution Ciarged. By Mrs. Arabella V. Chase, author of “A Peculiar People,” “Levi Trooman, |1y but his heart began to jump as he -—— 2 WN Washington —The uprist Or She Kept-Her Word, et. =~ ard, what appeared to be, many voices _ N@W York.—The visitor to the Ger- L4 \ i" is = dlsappolnuinent te Cures 2 . (Writen expressly for The Washington Bee.) Jin the parlor, and just as his hand came 22 capital who Is not satisfied with {a \; \ |] and converts into false prophe-s * te Lee ii , and just as his hand came the beaten track of the eulde book L Me RG Tl aagce ncectal ahukiaie ae are than any living soul, but promised to render him all the assistance she could. She knew that the spark which had been Kindled in childhood was fast® being fanned into a blaze. “One can reach the heart of another very soon in the case of sickness or sor- row,” said Pearl. ‘Mr. Jones asked his wife to permit Pearl to stay with Zella until Mrs Ovalton was well or on the road to recovery, and aiter Pearl had placed a few articles in her satchel she told her mother that Ruby and Edgray would be home by twilight; she bade her not to get lonesome, kissed her fondly and left for the home of her friend. Her father fad the carriage waiting at the door ‘and hurried her-in saying, “The horse will make the trip sooner than the cars.” Zdila was watching for Pearl and be- “fore the carriage had stopped Zella had soitly opened the lattice door and des- ceaded to the gate-which she held open. Mr. Jones hastily returned to tell his wife how he thought he was progressing with his delicate undertaking. Said he, “The girls did not rejoice at their meeting as I had hoped. I expect after all I have made a fatal mistake in seeteting Pearl as my accomplice in- stead of Ruby, but I must await results now.” . “Wall.” said Mrs. Jones, “it often hap- pens that the best girl friends are not alwars the most demonstrative or lavish jn their affections. You cannot put too sawch dependence in the actions of girls. T know them well.” Could Mr. and Mrs. Jones have scen Peari and Zella after they had admin jstered to the wants of Mrs. Ovalton. ‘They laughed and cried for joy. This was really’ the first time since the re- ‘urn of Zella that had been alone for aay length of tine. Zella had been on the go of elte a rftimber of the girls were at her bouse and she and Pearl were forced to guard their secret. When Edgray left home to take Zella out drive jug Roby woukl ask his permission to go along and say that “it was all right aay way.” a “Now we have everything our own way we will talk of old times and form- wate plans for new ones,” said Pearl. “I eave kept you posted on everything which was being done for the upbuilding of my brother, aml hope you do not think any less of him now, after hav- jug met so mauy lawyers, doctors and! preachers.” “You know Zella, Edgray will never wearsy anvone if you refuse him. He is too grand and noble to spend all of his time on borses, what they cat and how they’ should be sheltered, and yet that is precisely what he will do if you turn him of.” “The girls say that he will never marry while he can get a horse on which todavith his affections. They do not know ayhat I know, not even Ruby, who thinks “her say ought to be supreme because she is the eldest child.” “Now Pearl, my dear girl, I have some! information’ for you so prepare to re-| ceive it. Edgray has a rival and I do not know how to decide, you can and will help me out of my plight I am sure. I cannot marry both and I love both. Neither one has asked me to marry.” Pearl was dumb. She fumbled and pulled at herself, chewed one comer completely off her handkerchief and de- cided that Zella had been making 2 fool of her brother by pretending to be his relieved Peal was when at that moment a bell tinkled as a warning that Zella was needed in the sick room. “{'l_go home tomorrow morning,” said Pearl to herscf, and yet loud enough for Zella to catch apart of her expression as she closed the door be-| hind her. - “How can I repeat to my brother what Zella has said to’ me if this short space of time? I'll ask mother for her advice before I say one word-to Edgray. “A rival? What does that mean? Who can it be? I do not like to be hasty but I eapect Zella has lost her heart on some fellow she met while at school. I will try to be patient and hear the whole matter, but if she refuses to tell me everything I will go home at ‘once, for I cannot stay with her feeling as I do now.? “So you are going home tomorrow, did you say, Pearl? I though you were ‘ta <tave until mother cets much hetter she was interrupted by aca Who Sam her to shut off some of the steam befor she exploded. Pearl as really becomin, excited and hardly knew what word were escaping from her lips. Zella hac Pearl to go with her to prepare the nex meal so they could be free to enjoy th evening. Mrs. Ovatton’s food, whict was light, was first prepared, after whict Zella and Pearl began the regular din: ner for themselves, Mrs, Ovalton’: brother and her brother-in-law. Pearl had resolved not to eat on thing while the rival remained a mys tery, and Zella to all intents and pur- poses forgot all about what she had said, + “O, you want to hear about your brother's rival so you can tell your peo- Ne. iicHave sou extr thought, Pearl, shat i your efforts to serve your brother you have not only caused me to love him but yourself as well. It is a question with me whether I should marry any one if by so doing we will be parted, or remain single and nyrse mama back to health, Your brother's rival is his sister Pearl. When we were children you were my friend and that friendship is as strong today as it ever was. “Now, I think you. have" talked for Edgray enough, it is time for bim to take care of his own case, I hope he will call this evening so we may have-d pleasant time and I also trust I have set you at case and you may enjoy your stay with us. “I feel free to tell you, but you must wot repeat what I say, that I think this cick attack of mama's is due to worry over ime. She wishes me to marry and. settle down so that she wouldn't have (0 die and leave me alone, but she did not say what person she préferred. I know her choice. 3 “There are many tice gentlemen here, but some how the choice of my youth is the choice of my womanhood. I do not want you to say one word to ydir brother; if he is old caough to talk hotses he is old enough to’ talk love.” The excursion was’ truly a success, although many were disappointed when Pearl and Zella failed to pist in appear ance. The young ladies made it pleasant and Edgray tried to take,a whirl with each one who danced. No one felt the efiect of Zella’s absence as much as did Edgray Jones and that was why he danced as much and as often as he did; he tried to drown his disappoint- ment .on the pavillion. . Me concluded that if hie deserved the’ hand of his sister's chum he would have © act and talk for himself. This will be my last with the girls and I shall feel more than happy when I hear from Zella’s own lips the answer that I know she must have ready for me. Edgray was indeed mierable when his sister Ruby told him that she wanted him to see Myra Thom home after leaving the boat. Ruby said he needed only to sce that she was fixed aright on the car then he ould get a cab and go with “Myra, ““Vith pleasure, if it will be agreeable fo Miss Thom, so Ruby tell mother not Jo wait supper as I will stop by and see why Miss Ovalton disappointed us joday. Tell Pearl to conie down on the car and then we will return together.” Ruby did not see the necessity of calling at Zella’s liome. ‘That could be done at another time. Ruby believed that Myra would break her engagement with Provost to wed Edgray, and then Myra would make a very nice wife for Edgray if such could be brought about. So in her heart she decided to throw him with Myra whenever she could. Myra was older than Edgray and said that While she liked him and with very little effort could love him, the man should be the elder. Ruby asstired her that the question of age was not to be con- sidered. + “For my part,” she said, “I would like-to be older than the man I maymer- ry, as he would be more respectful to me.” Myra was indeed happy when Ruby told her that Edgray desired to ace company her home ffom the wharf, After seeing his sister Ruby comfor- tably fixed on the car, he called a cab, and he and Myra were soon at her door. 3 “No thanks, Miss Thom, I will not come in, as I must stop by and ascertain to Myra’s, thence to Zella’s, and told him to make haste, He bad miscalculated the distance be- ae the homes of the two girls. He planned for a good smoke, but had hard- ly lighted his cigar, when the cab stop- ped in front of Zella's home. The driver chuckled and said inwardly, “That !young man will soon run through the ‘money Mr, Goodman has settled on him at this rate.” . When Edgray got out of the cab he determined to ring the bell gent- ly, but his heart began to jump as he heard, what appeared to be, many voices in the parlor, and just as his hand came in contact with the bell knob his heart gave a quick movement, which caused him to jerk the knob. The sound of the bell was so great as to awaken Mrs, Ovalton and startle the occupants in all parts of the house. Zella had to respond to the call from her mother’s room and Pearl went in search of the men folks, saying that she was too timid to go tothe front door. Mr. Lerkell; “Mrs. Ovalton’s own brother, armed himself with a large fr and went out of the back door, passed around one side of the house ‘in the dark so that he could see who was at the front door and could not be seen himself. 4s “Who's there?” he demanded. “What do you mean ‘by jerking that bell so hard?- Don't you know how to ring a person's door bell? Come this way if you wish to see any one here.” “I beg yo ten thousand pardons, I had no idea that I was going to puil the bell <o hard, I shall have to send a bell hanger here tomorrow for thé knob is hanging out. I must have broken the wire, Don't you recognize the voice?” At the last question the front door was thrown epen by Pearl, for she had becg listening in the hallway and had recognized the voice of her brother. “Come in this way and give an ace count of yourself.” she said, Mr. Ler- kell following Edgray in through the front door and explaining why he had a club. Before Edgray had put his hat on the rack Zella had descended: from the sick room, for her mother hail fallen asleep almost instantly after the sound of the door bell had died away. | Edgray explained “away the matter as best he could, trying not to expose any nervousness on his part. He was' very sorry to hear that Mrs. Ovalton had been taken sick, and honed his visit had in no way annoyed her. (To be continued in off next.) =! . PARROT 1S TOO TALENTED, Brings Lozs to Roadhouse Man and Ho Gives It Away. New York.—Joseph Murphy, pro- prletor of a roadhouse In the Bronz, is sald by veraclous citizens of the vicinity to have suffered finaucial loss through the misplaced Intellectual ef- forts of bis green parrot Jemtmah. The bird had to be disposed’of because {t ordered too many drinks at Mr. Murphy's bar. : According to nefghborhood report, and Mr, Murphy reluctantly confirms the tale, a parrot pronounced to be bright and quick to learn was given to Mr. Murphy. The bird, 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 behind the mahogany. The wise bird could dis- tinguish a horse's neck from a mint Julep within three weeks. It was when Jemimah began to call out the order for drinks on her own hook that trouble began. “Scotch highball and two up," Jemimah would exclaim in the midst of a hurry of orders. The bartender would set out tha drinks, ring up the check, then ak that it was “on the house.” This greW monotonous and so murphy gave the bird to a frlend whose wife Is a member of the local Woman's Chris- tian Temperance union. PLAN FEDERAL FEMALE PRISON, Government May Rally All in One Great Institution. Leavenworth, Kan—It {3 the plan of the department of Justice to bulld hero 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 depattment, and Architect T. C. Young, of St. Louts, who are at the United States penitentiary making an Inspection, are sald to be Igoking over the land af this prison for a site. If one fs bullt {t will be directly west of thls immense institution, and, per- haps, 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 penitentlaries, n states where thelr crimes have been qprimitted and are being pald 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 satisfactori- ly confined if in a government institu: tion. At one time it was planned to con- fine all female lawbreakers in one celihouse of the federal penitentiary here, but this kas been changed, as It was not thought this would be = suitable arrangement and would be detrimental to discipline. 7 UPWARD OF 1,000 OF THEM NOW IN CULTIVATION, Started In 1900 with 94—Mintature Country Houses That Have Be- come the Scene of Healthy Activity and Innocent Pleasure. * New York.—The visitor to the Ger. man capital who {s not satisfled with the beaten track of the guide book and the average sightseer may at this season of the year find {n Charlotten- burg or any of the outlying districts of the city a spectacle not only un- usual and picturesque, but delightful from a sociological standpolat. One comes across tracts of land slightly below the street level which are green with regular rows of vege: tables or brilliant with-beds of flow- ers. At one end of each garden plot Is a simple little hut or a latticed ar- bor covered with vines. Men are busy with spades, women with rakes, children with sprinkling cans. Or they sit about a home-made table In the shade and sip their coffee and con- sume—as every genuine Berliner does —enormo'ls quantities of cake. There 4s an alr of contentment about the scene which {s doubly refreshing aft- er the sight of the bustling crowds, Joaded with lunch baskets, that plod along the hot and dusty roads toward the beer gardens of the Grunewald. These peuple have no need to seek the open; they enjoy an outing on ground which Is thelrs. . A number of societies which have at heart the health and the welfare of the people are the founders of the philanthropy which offers the work- Ingman living with his family In a stuffy tenement a plot of ground, easy of access, where he can rest from In- door work by a little gardening. They took the cue from an exhibit at the Parls exposition of 1900, where the Ligue Francalse du Coin de Terre et du Foyer demonstrated’ the work of 60 corporations that bave given to French laborers, plots of ground where these people grow their own supply of vegetables and in doing so improve their physical well being and add to the few and simple joys of their life. The German societies leased two tracts of unimproved land near a workingmen’s district of Charlotten- ee Ee ROR re Se Nr ator ee a Ra NE EVD creat ies Rice oowert: ES E PSS NN SD SS Se f ey \ ae 7 Ys tac : View of the Vacant Lot Farms. burg, subdivided them Into 94 plots, and raffled them off among those who applied for them, familles with many children being first considered. In the center of every garden plot was a playground for the lttle ones. The societies started the work of “preparing the ground and even fur. nished fertilizers and seeds. This be- ing done, the plots were taken over and cared for by the families to whose share they had fallen. The enthu- slasm and perseverance with which these city dwellers entered upon thelr farming was surprising. * Instead of crowding Into a train or a tram bound for the pleasure resorts in the suburbs. these people place their youngest child, their tools and their lunca bastet In the baby's car- rlage and set out'early In the morn. ing to spend their hollday in thetr own garden. There father and moth- er work or rest. and the children play In the open until Jate in the evening, when one can see processions of them returning to their city flats. Nor Is it only on holidays that they resort to their gardens. As soon as the warm Weather has set In, the wives go there early in, the afternoon, the children follow after school boars and ‘the father joins the ‘family on coming from his work. The principal meal of the family being taken at noon, It Is quite possible for the fam- My of a Berlin workingman owning such a garden to spend from five to seven hours dally In the open. When not busy caring for thelr potatoes, cabbages, cucumbers and other vege- tables, the mothers sit-in the shade of the arbors sewing, while the chil- dren romp about. There fs a spirit of emulation among the people which Is encouraged by the patrons, who at an annual harvest feast view the results attained and Join in the general merrymaking. It is their alm not only to promote the physical well being of the people, but to foster a feellng*of neighborliness. To strengthen this spirit of solidarity and prevent an estrangement among ‘the plot neighbors during the long winter, there Is at least one meeting of a social nature on the grounds In the cold season, This enterprise is hardly five years old, but the 94 plots originally given to the people in Charlottenburg have become upward of 1,100 in various parts of Berlin, Extraordinary rea- sons must prevail {f any owner de- cides to give up his plot. When one of those rare cases occurs, there are jhundfeds of applicants eager to fil! the vacancy, The people cling to the ‘bit of ground as if It were a valuable old family place. STAGE LURES MISS WILSON, Daughter of Cabinet Member to Adopt Operatic Career. Washington.—News that Flora Wil- son, daughter of Secretary of Agricul- ture Wilson, {ntends to adopt the op- eratic stage as a career has awakened keen {aterest in this country. Miss Wilson, it fs sald, will-make her ap- pearance on the professional stage when she returns to this country. She “a \. re i bth a in if ee AW Yj is och \4\ Aya ; AN Yah GN sy A. ‘S je Want “hy A Beh Sh ee N We: N \ iN a a 4: + ae Na ae! Ss 4 RW SZ ZA MISS FLORA WILSON, (Cabinet Membei’s Daughter Who May Appear on the Stage.) ‘has been in Paris for two years study- ing singing and acting. She has a pleasing soprano voice. Her friends ‘declare she has been studying serious- ly and has mastered the soprano roles of several famous operas. One of these Is Marguerite In “Faust.” It {¢ especially sulted to her volce and characteristics. She has sung selec: tions from the part many times in Paris, also during her visits in Eng- land and Scotland, the bitthplace of Secretary Wilson, and has always met with success. Miss Wilson Is the third of the “cabinet girls" who have been studying in Paris! The other two are the daughters of Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. a HOME OF DANIEL DEFOE. House Where Robinson Crusoe Was Written Is Still Standing. London.—Still standing am{d a wil- derness of trees and undergrowth, near Mitcham, in Surrey, England, Is to be seen the old house in which “Robinson Crusoe” saw the light. Here, also, the creator of youths’ fa- vorite work of fiction wrote various pamphlets which brought him into bad odor with the government of James II., and It was from this house, also, that Defoe sallied forth to join Monmouth’s {ll-starred _ enterprise. That he escaped punishment for his disloyalty Is due to the fact that he was regarded as too obscure to serve as an example pour encourager les outres, and he was permitted to live on in undisturbed seclusion in his pic- turesque home. The second window from the ground on the left of the picture was the room In whieh Defoe did his Mterary work, and here gave , B—¥ ‘] armel AL |, iT ~ Oey ha fi ent h Bae | on set - ' rina > r 4c. Soe Se tg a” Sore "Daniel Defoe’s House, to the world that plece of fiction which bas been translated Into nearly every language. ‘Tree Freak in Germany, A singular maple tree on the left bank of the Oder, in Germany, Is at least a century old, and has’ been twisted and cut into a kind of cireu- lar house of two stories. A firm, leafy floor has been formed by caus. ing the branches to become gradually woren together. Above this is a smaller second floor, simllarly formed, and the ends of the branches have been woven {nto solid walls, in which eight windows on each story have been éut. Famous Old Tree Falls. A famous old tree, one of the sights of Cairo, bas fallen. This was the sycamore at Matarleh (Hellopolis), and {t was known as the Virgin's tree, beneath whose shade the Holy Family was sald to have found shelter after Its flight into Egypt. This was doubt- ed as a matter of history, but the sen- Ument attaching to the tree Jed tour. fats to carry away pleces of {ts bark and leaves as souvenirs. How Rain Drocs Are Measuces The largest raindrops are about one-fifth of an inch in diameter. They are measured by allowing them to fall in flour. Each drop forms a pellet of dough. These pellets aré compared with others obtained from drops of known size. Seventy Years in Choir, Samuel Bradbeer, who died recent- ly at Pitminster, near Taunton, Eng- land, at the age of 82, was ccatinn- ously a member of the cholr of .the parish cBurch for 70 years, PRS pe eee innrca>.x— HISTORY OF MOVEMENT THaT PRODUCED PRESENT Uprising, ies ts a Protest Against Methods of the Palma_Administration—Violation | of Principles of the Con . stitution Charged. y Washington—The uprising in r: Is a disappointment to Cuba's t-e2), and converts Into false prophe's “x6 most careful jaa of the ata-s of the Island. Until a few months 2, a revolt fn Cuba seemed as imprcy, able as the secession of Vermey. Local disturbances of no serious a portance have occurred from time «5 time, but Cuba fs today the scene + widespread revolt. Cuba had her political parties oe ing the Spanish regime, and ‘bey Were then well/defined Sssues to -erse as a basis for party platforms. These may be defined broadly’ as rea-.2 autonomy and Independence Tir, Were partles during the intersex: ¢, but the issues were entirely a:-.t 31 The leading partles—the Natora and the Republican—untted In the cx ne of Estrada Palma as president E.oq then there were no Issues and it can not be sald that there are aay real issues today upon which parties mav or’ do rest their claims for cra-:ot although there are differences cf ra. Jon regarting governmental pr‘: After a Iittle the National pars tm came the Liberal and the Reps’ cag party became the Moderate. By hse titles the parties are known ‘o.tar, although it is difficult to see whem elther title is particularly fi 1g as 3 definition of the aims and pu-- +: of the respective organizat.wns, A -.-} eS cas h = a > eer}, fs SS ee Wihseaain ‘ . 3 rN aA 2 Cane) ‘2 Se Le e) GR St BY, 2a hh. ~ S get x, * z G3 Fae Loses pe irises Lp OD Apron Sie Sie i ‘Z ie eit ~ 27 2 Of ere os GEN. JOSE MIGUEL GOMEZ. (Prominent Cuban Leader Invoived in the Rebellion.) and smaller party, known as the Ne tfonal Liberal, has some strength ia the viciniiy of Havana. The governmental machinery ran smoothly enough for the first *hree years. The rear 190{ developed! a few troubles which at that‘time ~ ued to be of :ittle real importan:> aad ot no partlealar significance uns! snon after the besinning of 1985, Presitent ‘Palma definitely allied himseif «ith ‘the Moderate party, it 1s possible now, looking back aver the time which has elapsed since that occurrence, to see how 2 number of Incidents, <ome apparently trifling and some serie, have united to form the cloud which now hangs over the island. On April 17, 1905, Senator Manuel Sanguily, one of Cuba’s ablest and most respected public men, called at the palace and virtually charged Pres Ident Palma to bis face with the ne of his official position for the advancr- ment of his own and his party's um terests. In the evening of the <ame day Gen. Maximo Gomez presided at an Indizaation meeting at the Liveral club. In fils brief address Gen. Gomez sald that he “felt the beat of revol- tion In the afr” and that the time hat some “to put a stop to the abnses of the government and to the attempt to set up an oligarchy.” The presk dential campaign, in which this was one of the opening Incidents, mas marked by many unfortunate .ewe rlences. A town hall was barned, Enrique Vieluendas was assassinated. elected Liberal officials were removed from thelr places and Moderates were appointed to succeed them until there were few, Jf any, Liberals left in office or in government employment. Scores of Liberal leaders were arrested on varlous pretexts and put In fall. The situation culminated {n the withdra™- al of Jose Miguel Gomez, the Liberal candidate, from a contést which un- der the circumstances was evidently hopeless. . The Istand ‘was ripe for revolt at that tlme, but the friends of Cuba held thelr faith in her ability to pull through without a conflict. Their falth was justified, mainly by the at Utude of Senor Gomez, who refused to plunge his country Into civil war It was generally belleved that the crisis was past. About three months ago careful observers noted the reap pearance of storm clouds, but encoum' tered only deriston If they called at- tention to them. The storm came sud denly and unexpectedly. It ts prov able that {t broke before Its leaders Intended It should. Fixing the Blame. Stern Parent—No, sir, I'll never give my consent to your marrace with my daughter until you are able to support ber. Young Man—Ob, very well. If you . want her to die an old maid, I bare nothing more to ray. STOLEN GOLD HIDDEN BOOTY OF ROBBERS BURIED IN HILLS OF COLORADO. Sd. 150,000 Taken from Express in 1893 by Bandits Among Rocks Near Cripple Creek— Secret of Cache Lost. O.—Somewhere along of railroad which con- Creek and Florence, a fortune in golden the rocks and boulders in gold, and it is that it will never be some lucky hunter by the cache where is tune. summer of 1893 the money were from the safe of an express masked train robbers. All were now dead, and there mark the hiding place of the stolen wealth. The last of was a man by the name of Varas. On the day which he set to treasure he died at his apple Creek from pneu- Marks and one other robber only men who knew the hid- ing of the money. They carried was bas into the hills along road tracks near the scene of the tum and buried it under the while their four confederates announce and express messen- with their rifles. hors planned to allow the main hidden for several there could be no chance discovered in passing it. fold up the six men sepa- t to different parts of the Marks and the man who had in burying the gold re- Cripple Creek together. Each other and they each other like hawks to get any attempt to obtain After two years had Marks had become a real and a lawyer. The other year after the hold-up. of the hidden treasure is vapor F. L. Baldwin, of this trained it from a half-breed Clark, while he was in 1897. No living per- what had become of the at the time Mayor Bald- the story but Clark. ers had selected the year of with the money and divide are all to meet in Cripple May 25, when Marks and man who knew the hiding re to get the gold and there were a division. None of the rob ers arrived at the meeting point on the day selected. Days passed into weeks and weeks into months, and the train robbers did not arrive. Maras was the only living man who knew the hiding place and he knew that none of the other men had obtained the money. He felt that he was being watched by the other four men constantly and he lived in constant terror for months. He believed that the other men must be dead, and in October he decided that he would go and get the fortune himself. He needed someone to help him carry the guard he told his story to Clark, who was a prospector at that time, resting the important details and having a general idea of the location the hidden wealth. he was appointed. The men were waited at the cabin of Marks, and alone, early one morning. When morning came with it came a trail of snow. Marks feared that the snow be followed and could be traced to the snow. He would not consent to take the chance. His limbs quaked with terror when he seemed so near to obtaining the fortune which had been burned for four years. Clark described his terror as most abject. He thought that every man who looked at him and was a stranger was one of his rober confederates in the bedup Another day was set when Marks and Clark were to go to the cache and obtain the money. It was destined that the robber was not to reap the reward of his four years' rigill over the treasure, for the night before the day appointed when the money was to be unattached Marks was found in his office dead. Shortly after Marks' death Clark told the story to Mayor Baldwin, who was at that time in Cripple Creek established as an attorney and enjoying the excitement of the early mining camp. With the death of Marks also passed away the secret of the hiding place of the money, for he left no chart no papers of any kind by which the fortune could be located, and the gold stolen from the express safe 13 years ago still lies buried among the hills along the Florence & Cripple Creek railway. Beard In Eight Feet Long. Ortonville Mich.-W. L. Gulles, of this place, is 58 years of age, and it is his proud boast that a razor has not touched his face in 20 years. During all this time his whiskers have continued to grow, and to-day they are a little over eight feet in length, about three feet of his remarkable hirsute adornment resting on the ground when he has his beard unfurled. The whiskers, however, occasion him little inconvenience, as he keeps them done up with hairpins under his chin except on rare occasions. As they are pinned in place for him at home and the process is an intricate and difficult one he never lets his whiskers down outside of his own home circle, not because he isn't proud of the distinction he enjoys, but for the simple reason that he has not acquired the knack of getting his whiskers neatly back in place again. LAKE OF QUICKSILVER FOUND. Value of Mexican Product Estimated at Many Millions. Mexico City, Mex.—A lake of quicksilver, covering an area more than three acres, and having a depth ranging from 10 to 50 feet, has been discovered in the mountains of the state of Vera Cruz. The value of the product is estimated at many millions of dollars. The news of this discovery was brought to this city by C. A. Bungl, a reputable mining man, who declares he was suffering from mercurial poisoning from having spent much time investigating the extent of the lake and coming in contact with the quicksilver. He went to Santa Rosalia springs, in the state of Chihuahua, where he took a course of treatment for his aliment. He returned to Mexico City several days ago fully restored in health. Mr. Bungl interested F. Langerwall, a wealthy iron manufacturer of Sweden, who is now in Mexico on business, and J. B. Feelln, of New York, who accompanied Bungl to the state of Vera Cruz and proved the truth of his discovery. This lake of quicksilver has been known to the Indians of that locality for many generations. It is situated far up in the mountains, in an almost inaccessible position. Its surface is partly covered by stones. It is believed that volcanic action in the mountains above smelted the quicksilver out of the clinnabar ore, and that it ran down and filled this depression. Langerwall and Feelin have agreed to provide the capital for the operation of the rich find. A tunnel will be driven through the base of the mountain and the quicksilver will be brought down by means of gravity. SILENT FOR DOZEN YEARS. Man Able to Talk Makes Odd Record In an Almshouse. York, Pa.—Silent for 12 years, never having been known to utter a word during all that time, is the record of Jerome Wills, an inmate of the county almshouse. Wills is 60 years old, and is the son of a man who is said to have been one of the richest in Adams county. Wills has full power of speech, and is apparently sound mentally, yet for 12 years he has held his tongue. He was admitted to the almshouse 20 years ago, and showed no disinclination to talk until after he had been in the institution about seven years, when it was noticed that he was becoming taciturn and noncompunctive. Then he stopped talking altogether. Efforts to get him to talk made by stewards, attendants and physicians have repeatedly failed. Wills spends his time in strolling along the corridors or sitting on a bench. His head is always bowed, as though he were in deep study. When his fellow inmates address him or physicians or attendants speak to him he receives their salutations in silence. When approached by visitors he will retreat to his room and close the door after him. BOY WITH WANDERLUST. Lampasas, Tex-Eugene Roberts, a 13-year-old boy of this place, has returned home after a journey of more than 2,400 miles, most of which was made on freight trains. A few weeks ago he disappeared from home, and was next heard from at Austin, where he was attending the military maneuvers of troops. He remained there until the New Mexico national guard departed for home, and accompanied them to Bernalillo, where he was put off the train and told to shift for himself. He stayed at Bernallillo a day or two, and then caught a freight train for Albuquerque. The train crew treated him kindly, and he reached Albuquerque in good shape. From Albuquerque he went to El Paso, where he told his story to the police, and was given food and lodging. He remained at El Paso only a short time, and then started for Lampasas by way of Fort Worth. It was a long trip through the dust and heat of western Texas, but he reached here safe and sound, full of his wonderful experiences. AUTO HELPS FALSE HAIR TRADE. Suppression of Convents 'in France Diminishes Supply Considerably. Parls.—According to the Eclair, at the human hair market, held annually at Llmorges, this year's offerings were worth $200,000. One dealer alone on the first day of the sale purchased $4,500 worth. The average price per kilogramme was $17. Young girls in the districts where travelers for hair dealers make their rounds are perfectly well aware of the value of their hair and no longer exchange it for a fishu or a boa or two or three meters of muslin. The increase in the demand is explained by the fact that fashionable women wear more false hair than formerly. This is due to the development of automobiling and the suppression of hats in theaters. One chief cause of the diminution of the supply is the suppression of the convents. These were one of the main sources of supply. There is, however, no danger of a hair famine, as Italy could furnish much more hair than it does at present, and China and the East furnish an inexhaustible field. TO ERECT MONUMENT $10,000 MEMORIAL TO POCAHON-TAS IS PLANNED. Will Be Dedicated at Opening of Jamestown Exposition—Movement Begun by Descendants of Little Indian Maiden. Washington.—Pocahontas is to have a monument. Her descendants—including all relatives of the two Harrisons, who have been presidents, Gouverneur Morris, the gifted writer; Mrs. Burton Harrison and the large and important Randolph, Cabel and Fairfax families of Virginia, not to mention many less-known people in New England and other portions of the United States—have decided that the little Indian maiden deserves this recognition and have organized to raise $10,000 to that end. The monument, which will be dedicated when the Jamestown exhibition opens, will take the form of a simple Indian malden dressed as Capt. John Smith describes Pocahontas and will be made by one of the great sculptors. On the tablets of the pedestal will be portrayed the principal events in which this plucky child played an heroic part. Membership in the Pocahontas memorial association costs $1 and is open to "all patriotic Americans." To be inscribed upon the rolls one needs only send the fee to Miss Mary Desha (of this city) and receive the handsome membership card bearing the picture of Pocahontas herewith reproduced. One hundred and fifty descendants of Pocahontas have joined the society within the past few weeks. Charles C. Grover, president the Riggs national bank, Washington, who is himself of Pocahontas line, lends solidity to the undertaking by acting as treasurer of the fund. Pocahontas married John Rolfe in April, 1614, and it is through the daughter of this marriage that the [Illustration of a woman in a ruff collar and a crown, holding a sword and a shield.] POCAHONTAS. (From a Portrait Painted in 1616 in England.) "Descendants of Pocahontas" base their claim to fame as a first family. The story of how the life of Capt. John Smith was saved by this Indian girl is familiar to everybody. After Smith sailed away to England Pocahontas was for several years never seen at Jamestown. Then she was suddenly brought in a prisoner by Smith's successor, who had captured her (by barter of a copper kettle), to hold as permanent hostage for the future good behavior of her father. The scheme was successful, and during the four remaining years of Powhatan's life absolute peace reigned for the first time in the Virginia colony. Pocahontas meanwhile was kindly treated in captivity, and at the suggestion of her new friends, took the name of Rebecca as a substitute for her Indian title. When the Indian girl had been at the colony something less than a year she was betrothed to John Rolfe, a prosperous trader of good English family, who appears to have married her more from religious enthusiasm and political ambition than from love. As for Pocahontas, her consent to the marriage was obtained only after she had been told that her hero, Smith, was dead. Powhatan heartily approved of the alliance. Doubtless his avaricious soul gloated greatly over the increased possibility of blankets and grindstones. For two years after the marriage the young couple were in Jamestown, Rolle pursuing his planting (he was the first white man to cultivate tobacco for commercial purposes) and his bride acquiring, with true Indian quickness, the ways of English women. That she must have done this to very good purpose is plain from the fact that when, in 1816, her husband took her to England for a visit, her behailor, even in court circles, was all that could be desired. Matoaks is believed to have been the family name of Pocahontas, and many of her descendants today wear it proudly. What Rain Will Do. In parts of Australia where the average yearly rainfall is not more than 10 inches, a square mile of land will support only eight or nine sheep. In the Argentine Republic, South America, the same area, with 34 inches of rain, supports 2,500 sheep. Professional Bird Catcher. A professional bird-catcher is employed in Berlin, who keeps scientific and educational institutions supplied with birds' nests, and eggs, and he is the only man in the empire permitted to do so. WANTS MORE PAY FOR ARMY. Gen. Williams Points Out Necessity for Increase. Washington.—Conditions existing at this time call for an increase in the pay of the officers of the army, says Brig. Gen. Constant Williams, commanding the department of the Colorado, in his annual report. He asseerts that the increased cost of living since 1ST2, when the present rate of pay was fixed; the frequent changes of stations, sending officers to Alaska and island possessions, necessitating the keeping of two separate establishments in many cases, work a hardship especially on line officers. Years ago changes of station were infrequent, and officers had opportunity to save. Gen. Williams says that now the changes come so often and with such little warning, that debts are caused which might otherwise be avoided by the careful officer. He renews his recommendation of last year that officers' quarters be heated and lighted without expense to occupants, as are other public buildings. Barbers' supplies may soon be furnished to soldiers at cost by the government. Brig. Gen. Constant Williams, in his annual report, recommends that articles needed for the proper care of the face shall be added to the list that may be purchased from the army storehouses. Among the articles mentioned are listerine, talcum powder, witch hazel, razors, shaving brushes and cups. He thinks also that soldiers should have the privilege of buying thread and needles at cost. BIG APPLE CROP IN KANSAS. Yield This Year In Some Cases Will Be 70 Per Cent. Kansas City, Mo.—Francis Goble, one of the most prominent horticulturists in the country, recently returned from an extensive trip through southern Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee, and is very enthusiastic about the crop prospects in these regions. He says the corn and hay prospects were never better and the cotton crop in the South is splendid. In speaking of the Kansas apple crop Mr. Goble, who with ex-Gov. E. N. Morrill, owns a mammoth SS0-acre orchard in Wyandotte county, said: "As to the apple crop in this section, I think I am safe in estimating it at 50 per cent. of a crop. Owing to favorable conditions, the crop on the Morrill-Goble orchard will average about 70 per cent." The work of plicking the apples is not such a big task as most people would imagine. It is expected that 45 men will pick and barrel 250 barrels of apples a day. Old soldiers are employed quite often at this work. Pickers usually get from $1.40 to $1.50 a day and are supposed to plick 40 bushels a day. The apples are handled very carefully and the men work on step-ladders and put the fruit as gathered into bags slung to their shoulders. CRIPPLE CURED BY DREAM. Nightmare Results in Restoration of Dislocated Hip. 7 Marion, Ind.—A dream terminated with unusual reality in the case of George Glipin, who has been a cripple for many years. Glipin suffered a dislocation of the hip joint a number of years ago. Surgeons were unable to join the dislocated parts properly and he has been compelled to walk with crutches since the accident. The injured leg became shortened as the result of the accident and he could not walk without the aid of crutches. Wednesday night Glipin had a dream. He imagined that a number of men attacked him and in self-defense he struck with both hands and kicked with both feet. When he awoke he was greatly surprised to learn that he was using his right leg. Then he attempted to walk and was delighted to learn that he could. He was about the streets during the day and his friends could hardly be made to believe his story of the dream. Surgeons say the only explanation of the queer recovery is that while Mr. Gilpin was asleep the muscles and tendons became relaxed and when the violent exercise brought about by the dream occurred the dislocated hip joint dropped back into place. CRIME ALARMS NEGRO LEADER Booker Washington Says Lawlessness of Black Is Pronounced. Atlanta, Ga.—"Making all allowances for mistakes, injustice and the influence of racial pride, I have no hesitation in saying that one of the elements in our present situation that gives me most concern is the large number of crimes that are being committed by members of our race. The negro is committing too much crime, north and south," said Booker T. Washington in an address to the National Negro Business league. "We cannot be too frank or too strong in discussing the harm that the committing of crime is doing to our race," he continued. "Let us stand up straight and speak out and act in no uncertain terms in this direction. Let us do our part and then let us call on the whites to do their part." Mr. Washington condemned lynching as one of the greatest hindrances to the progress of the black race. As illustrating the progress which the negro is making he said the blacks in Georgia owned at least $20,000,000 worth of taxable property. The south, he said, offered the best opportunities as the permanent abiding place of the masses of the race. ABOLISH WRECKS DEVICES INTENDED TO MAKE RAILROAD TRAVEL SAFER. Inventions Recently Patented by an Indiana Man Which Are Hope to Do Away Entirely with Present Despatching System. Indianapolis, Ind.—Elmer E. Steiner, of Knightstown, has just patented two devices invented by him which he hopes will prevent many railroad accidents and make travel on trains much safer than it is at present. Steiner's devices do away with the present despatching system and put in its stead an automatic system. He worked for two years on his inventions, and he thinks he has succeeded. He says his system has the following advantages: It does away with all possibility of rear or head-on collisions, as each train crew knows at any time just where all the others are. It is security against any train running into an open switch, as the register on each train shows whether the switch be open or closed. It does away with telegraph operators, thus saving millions in salaries to the companies using it. The system "cannot go to sleep at the instrument or the switch" and can work 24 hours a day without food, fatigue or pay. Being purely mechanical, it is infallible, and cannot make a mistake or "misinterpret orders," and even if it could disaster would be impossible. It does away with the necessity of making stops for any purpose except to take on or discharge passengers or freight. "With the train reporting system," said Stelner, "a railroad may be equipped at regular intervals of any distance desired with stations in the track bed, each of these stations being connected, by circuits of electric wires with the central office. Whenever a train passes over one of the stations it automatically registers the number of the train and the number of the station, so that the central despatcher can tell at any moment just where any train is. "In addition, every switch on the line is equipped with stations, and the minute a train enters a siding the despatcher will be notified by it by the automatic register of the number of the train. A switch is always registered open or closed, and if one is advertently left open the register will show it, and an approaching train can be advised of it from the central office." With the intercommunicating system—his second device—attached, there is nothing left to be desired in a system of train despatching. By means of this system the central despatcher may communicate order to an engineer, conductor or train crew, either while the train is standing still or moving, and in the same manner the crew can answer the orders. The system is so arranged that each train makes a constant circuit with the central office, and each train is constantly in a circuit with every other train on the same division. Thus one train crew can communicate with any other crew, and the register-on one train will show just where every other train on the road is at any given time. An engineer can look at the register and tell long before he reaches it if a switch which the train is approaching is open or closed, and he knows at a glance just how far ahead or behind him is any other train, in whichever direction it may be roping. The system would do away entirely with telegraph operators at way stations, so far as delivering and receiving orders are concerned. It would even be possible for trains to run under this system without a despatcher, as each train would know at any time where other trains were located. This, of course, would be impracticable, as it would give free rein to train crews to run too much at will. Power for the system is furnished by either storage batteries or dynamos. Once installed the system would be inexpensive, as the first cost would be the greatest. It is adaptable to electric roads as well as to steam railroads. Steiner, who is a rural mail-carrier, first began to think of his invention two years ago when he heard railroad men on a train discuss the problem of railroad accidents and their prevention. He then resolved to use his mechanical talent and ability in that direction, and he hopes that he will soon see the results of his labor in general use. Increase in Regular Army. Washington.—The enlisted strength of the army is slightly increased in a general order issued at the war department. The strength of the different branches of the service will be as follows: Total number of enlisted men in cavalry, 12,240; artillery corps, 328; coast artillery, 13,238; and topo depo companies, 527; field artillery, 4,012; infantry, 24,480; engineers, 1,282; additional strength, 1,961, making a total enlistment in the line of the army of 58,128. To this is added for the staff departments 4,387, making a total of 62,515. The increase provides enough men so that each cavalry and infantry regiment may have a detachment of machine-gun experts. He Was a Relic Hunter. A man who was arrested for breaking into a house in Berlin made the excuse that he only wanted a pair of shoes belonging to a celebrated Russian pianist who was staying in the house. A collection of women's shoes, all neatly labeled and catalogued, was found in the room where he lived. 8CENTS BURIED TREASURE. Man Finds Mark of Vessel That May Have Held Gold. Fort Worth, Tex.—While looking over his pasture in Reed county Mr. Dillard, who lives near Thorp Springs, was attracted by a mound of fresh earth. Upon investigation it was discovered that a hole had been dug and at the bottom was the imprint of some kind of a vessel that had been removed. The place is particularly marked, the excavation being in the center of four roughly hewn stones, set in a square and sunk almost out of sight in the earth. A short distance from this square is another stone with a hatchet sketched on its surface, the edge of the hatchet blade pointing directly to the place where the excavation was made. Mr. Dillard says he had often noticed the·stones, but supposed they were simply an old landmark. The supposition is that the vessel contained money and the find may be connected with an old story that has been told in that section ever since it was first settled. This story is that in the country between Comanche peak and Robinson creek a large quantity of gold had been buried by parties who on their return from the goldfields of California were attacked and killed by the Indians then infesting the country. MONOPOLIES HIT BY DECISION. Judge at Milwaukee Finds for Case Company In "Stacker" Suit. Milwaukee, Wis.—Judge Seaman administered a blow to monopolies in restraint of trade in his decision the other day in favor of the J. I. Case company in the "wind stacker" case. The suit was brought by the Indiana Manufacturing company to recover royalties on a patent stacker. All thrashing machine makers have been compelled to pay royalties to the Indiana concern, which owns 200 patents. The Case company some time ago invented a stacker of its own and declined to continue the royalties. Judge Seaman, in his decision, confined himself to the claim that the contract with the Indiana concern was in violation of the Sherman law. He held that the grant of a patent created a lawful monopoly, and continued: "Nevertheless, I am of the opinion that the monoply thus secured, to be immune from the anti-trust act, must be referable solely to the invention under the patent, and that a combination of licenses formed thereunder may create a monopoly which exceeds the legitimate scope of the patent privilege." LOT OWNERS ARE DEEDLESS. Millionaire Who Kept Accounts In Head Leaves Queer Tangle. Webster City, Ia.-Since the death of George Wells, the eccentric Iowa millionaire, at his home in Grundy Center it develops that many of the business houses at Wellsburg, the thriving German town in Grundy county named after the millionaire, are built on lots for which the owners have no deeds except that which comes from verbal agreement and the fact of occupancy in peaceful possession for a number of years. It appears that Mr. Wells had a great habit of deferring action in many of his deals, trades and transactions, that he disposed of lots, gave the buyer possession and stated that he would make a deed some day, being too busy to attend to the trivial work of executing the deed. Mr. Wells carried his books in his head, so to speak, and many of his old-time friends took his word for many things, expecting, of course, to receive the deed in time, but realizing after the old man's death that they had no title to their property. A number of legal actions will be the outcome of the matter. Detroit, Mich.—Mrs. Ettle Rowe, who lives on Randolph street, has a curiosity in the shape of an "armless" dog. Gertie, as the dog is named, although Mrs. Rowe generally calls her "Baby," is a little more than two years old, and is one of litter of five, two of which were born with no fore legs. The mate died of distemper in her youthful days, but Gertie is as healthy as any dog can be and more paltry than most of the canine species. She is continually on the romp, hopping around on her hind legs like a kangaroo. When she is in a real big hurry, she tries to run like the other dog, and goes bumping along on her hind legs and breast in a most comical manner. Gertie's mother was a pup, and her sire a terrier, but the terrier predominates in her disposition as well as her appearance. She was exhibited last fall at the Fenton and Pontiac fairs, and brought her owner a clear $250. She is said to be the only freak of the kind in the country. Kansas Town to Be Moved. Topeka, Kan.—Ora J. Gould, founder of Englewood, Chicago, has begun the work of moving the town of Englewood, Clark county, one mile south of its present location. The Kansas town is in the center of Gould's 21,000-acre ranch and the quarter section on which it is located has a clouded title. It has a population of 450, and the new site of 240 acres is a gift of Mr. Gould, whose home is at Burlington, Iowa.