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OPEN LETTER Roosevelt, President of States. the fault of the American Roseveck, that conditions are in this country. You form. You claim to be a former and your declaration that you want clean men you will search the records the men you have appointed of the opinion that many will be unclean. Mr. President, that you candidate for renomination, tend to take you at your intimate the man they want. Mr. President, why you the colored vote, even if coded in securing the nom- Secretary of War is able for the dismissal of troops in dishonor, as you city. After the fact, my imagination what you are. The appointment of your auditor for the Navy you see, has had no upon the colored groters, nothing out of the or-letter to Mr. Cortelyou said President McKinnet appointment to that mistaken. It was Presi-He appointed Hon. John Mississippi. Mr. Lynch with credit. Mr. Rob- his chief, or chief of which Mr. Lynch was Lynch's sister-in-law, Miss a clerk under him. I summerville is now em-ame office. There are in this country you can Mr. President, by the use of tak You will find, however, people in Ohio are very strong They are brave soldiers and told the use of the big stick, advise you to continue to de-ward term, because if you don't laughter you in the convention. Mr Taft is only a play toy citizens. They are only wait- u to announce your candidacy talkable terms. you know that not a declaration favor is uttered with any sin. The politicians are only wait-get even. Mr. President, it issible for you to be renominated as it would be for Ben. Till-elected President of the Unit-What has your Secretary of for the colored Americans? or a speech in the South some that has thoroughly convinced all Americans that he is not for the colored Americans. Mr. are not what they used to be, to follow blindly the leadership is any more. They know that trustholders don't lead, but follow the command of their mas-colored voters are thinking lives now. This is an age for dependent thought and selfish to call to your attention president, the gross discrimin- several departments of the government. Will you correct it is growing daily? I am that you know of it. Because taken from you. the officers in the Browns- martial have been acquitted, you say to the world that made a mistake. If the offi- cident certainly the colored innocent also. As it stands forced soldiers stand guilty tion. Have one consolation. The Ohio will see that justice Yours truly, THE EDITOR. TRINITY TRIUMPHS. Baptist Church, Rev. J. A. D. pastor, entered its new orship on Church street, be- hind 15th streets, N. W., on- g with glorious prospects access. At 9:30 A. M. a fine wood assembled and was ad- perri W. Frisby, Esq., presi- baptist Sunday School Un- District. His address was and encouraging to the By 11 A. M. the beauti- tiorium with a seating ca- sino was filled to overflowing. W. Lee, D.D., LL.D., pastor Avene Baptist Church, introductory sermon from any man he in Christ Jesus creature, old things are pass- ed behold, all things have His sermon was a pow- d as he drew the picture selling church fighting against the powers of darkness it brought tears to the eyes of the congregation. His words were filled with wholesome instruction to the new congregation and its pastor. At the close of the sermon a fine collection was lifted. Excellent music was rendered by the new choir of the church. At the close of the service, the pastor made many presentations from the members of the church. From Mr. and Mrs. W. A Rose, a fine organ, from Trustee Rufus Delany a fine pulpit stand, from Mrs. M. Curtis a fine communion table, a magnificent pulpit Bible from Mrs. Fry, from Mrs. Hannie Taylor, Mrs. Laura Delaney and two other sisters a fine pulpit cover; magnificent communion service was presented some time ago; fifty singing books were from Mrs. Williams and many other small tokens of appreciation from other members. The service was made more glorious by the singing of canary birds. At 8 o'clock again the auditorium was filled to overflowing, and the pastor, Dr. J. A. Taylor, occupied the pulpit. His text was, "In the name of our God we will set up our banner." 20 Psalm, 7th verse. He commenced by saying the Church of God has been compelled to wage war against the kingdom of the world and the Prince of Darkness since the fall of man and this contest will be carried on until all the enemies of God's Church shall have been destroyed and the kingdom of this world shall become the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. His was a great sermon and as he drew the picture of the struggle through which the little church had come all seemed moved to tears. The service closed with another fine collection and all repaired to their homes declaring that it was one of the most enjoyable days that they had spent in the history of their lives. The following program was carried out during the week and will end to-morrow evening with communion: At 8 P. M., preaching by the pastor Monday, May 6, at 8 P. M., preaching by Rev. Corrothers. Tuesday, May 7, at 8 P. M., preaching by Rev. G. H. Harris, pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Wednesday, May 8, at 8 P. M., preaching by Rev. J. I. Loving, D.D., pastor of Enon Baptist Church. Thursday, May 9, at 8 P. M., preaching by Rev. A. Sayles, pastor of Providence Baptist Church. Friday, May 10, at 8 P. M., preaching by Rev. W. A. Jones, pastor of Rock Creek Baptist Church. Sunday, May 12, at 9 A. M., Sunday school; an address. At 11 A. M., preaching by Rev. A. J Tyler, pastor of Mt. Airy Baptist Church. At 3 P. M., preaching by Rev. I. Tolliver, D.D., pastor of Liberty Baptist Church. At 8 P. M., Communion. The new church presents a beautiful appearance. The ladies' committee deserves great credit for what has been done and Rev. J. Anderson Taylor ought to feel congratulated on his triumph. The services on last Sunday were attended by some of the leading people in the city and in the evening over a hundred were turned away because the seating and standing capacity of the church was filled. The pulpit was beautifully decorated with palms and pot flowers. On the walls and on both side of the pulpit hung several canary birds whose singing reminded one of the approach of spring. Too much cannot be said of the many working clubs connected with the new church. These clubs have worked day and night to accomplish what has been done. They have been loyal and patriotic to their pastor. It was surprising when one of the most bitter opponents of Rev. Taylor in Shiloh, accompanied by his wife, asked permission to join Trinity and to be forgiven for what he had done. About twenty new members joined last Sunday, several-of whom were from Shiloh. Rev. Taylor is in hopes of increasing his membership to one thousand by the last of the year. Rev. Taylor will leave the city to attend the National Baptist Convention next week. THE Y. M. C. A. The general impression is that a colored architect will make the plans for the Y. M. C. A. The report was that some one not identified with the colored race would quite likely be given the contract to prepare the plans. There are three prominent. architects whose names have been mentioned in connection with these plans, namely, W. Sidney Pittman, J. A. Lankford and an architect at Tuskegee, Ala. Just who will be the successful competitor The Bee is not prepared to state. Whoever he may be, he will be supervised by the white architect of the white Y. M. C. A. READ THE BEE. WASHINGTON WASHINGTON,ED.C., SATURDAY PARAGRAPHIC NEWS DR. SHAD WASHINGTON,ED.C., SATURDAY MAY 11, 1907. PARAGRAPHIC NEWSDR. SHADD'S WORK Mrs. C. M. King, the proprietress of the Dallas Express, deserves great credit for the good work which is being done by her papar throughout the State of Texas. The women are forging to the front. Mr. William E. Holmes, the editor of the Baptist Truth, Macon, Ga., will be in Washington attending the board meeting of the National Baptist Convention. Dr. R. S. Brown of Howard's dental class plans to locate his parlors in the N. S. Bank Building, Richmond, Va. It appears that Bishop Turner is now aiming his gun at his own humble preacher. Well, the Bishop must keep busy. We appreciate very much the compliment of Ar-Uu-Te, of the Indianapolis Freeman. Mr. George St. Julian Stephens, m y his letter to the New York Age, says that "civil service is a humbling in the Southern States," and gives his reason. The commencement exercises of Bishop College, M. shall, Texas, began on Friday, May 10, and will end Thursday, May 16. Mr. Magne L. Walker, R. W. G. Secretary of the I. C. of St. Luke and President of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, addressed a large crown last week in Baltimore. Mrs. Walker spoke in the interest of the organization. The Demonstrator states that President Einott on Harvard says the races must be educated in separate schools, not only in the South but elsewhere. Dr. J. W. Waton, better known to the literary public as "Ian Maclaren," an English Presbyterian clergyman and distinguished writer, died last Monday morning at Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It was announced last Monday that Ellen Terry, the English actress, was married to James Carew, her leading man, on March 22, in Pittsburg. The bride is 50 years of age and the groom 35. Dr. John Edward Jones, the United States consul to Winnepeg, Manitoba, left the first part of the week for his post. Dr. Jones has been in this city several months. Annie M. Russel, an employee of a road house on the river island near Waterloo, New York, was sulted to death last Sunday, while seated at the dinner table. The convention of the National Association of the United States Pension Examining Surgeons, convened at the Georgetown University Law School Hall, this city, last Monday. The home of Robert Woodson, colored, at Richmond, Va., was wrecked by an explosion of dynamite last Sunday morning. The entire leper colony on d'Arcy Island, Victoria, British Columbia, has been hipped aboard a steamer, to be taken to Canton, China. It is stated that the case of Mrs. Annie M. Bradley charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting of former Senator Brown of Utah, will Continued on 4th page. SATURDAY MAY 11, 1907. DR. SHADD'S WORK SUCCESSFUL CANVASS. GREAT WORK OF THE PEOPLE Now that the campaign for the collection of $25,000 toward the building fund of the Colored Y. M. C. A. is over, and the required amount of money has been subscribed, the association is assured of the $25,000 offered by Mr. John D. Rockefeller, who imposed the single condition that a sum equal to his gift be raised among the colored people of the District of Columbia. The condition has been nobly met by our citizenry of every class; and their ready response to the appeals made for this worthy cause adds a bright chapter to their history in this community. The quest for subscriptions having ended for the time being, it seems proper at this juncture to give some account of the canvass. A skeleton Y. M. C. A. organization had existed here for two or three years, but with the beginning of the year 1907 new interest was infused and the work [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit, facing forward. The background is a plain black surface with no visible text or details.] once on a firmer footing. About this time certain forces were set to work, with the result that Mr. Rockefeller's municeat gift of $25,000 was soon annexed. It is one of Mr. Rockefeller's rules in issuing charity to make his proposed beneficiaries work for what they are to get from him; so in this instance the requirement was that a sum equal to his gift be first raised among the colored people themselves. Some there may have been whose hopes of obtaining Mr. Rockefeller's gift were dashed to the ground when they learned of the condition first to be met; but those in charge lost no time in devising ways and means to get the money. The work here had long been under the general direction and supervision of the Rev. J. E. Moorland, international secretary, Y. M. C. A., a very painstaking official, who has given much thought to the Lettering of conditions here among his people. As one of the three colored international secretaries, Rev. Moorland has Y. M. C. A. work at other places than Washington to look after and supervise, so it was necessary to have on the ground here a branch secretary, this office to be directly in charge and responsible for the local work. Having a thorough knowledge of all the men connected with Y. M. C. A. work, Secretary Moorland suggested that Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, branch secretary in charge at Buxton, Iowa, be drafted for the work here. It was a difficult matter to secure the services of Mr. Johnson from Buxton, but a temporary arrangement was finally made, which resulted in his coming here for three months. Mr. Johnson has more than "made good" here, justifying all the efforts to secure him, and it may be said that negotiations are now under way looking to his permanent assignment in this city. The next step was the naming of a special campaign committee to raise the necessary money, and the following gentlemen were selected: Dr. Thirkead, president Howard University, chairman; W. L. Pollard, C. F. Nesbit, W. H. Davis, T. A. Harding, Dr. F. J. Shadd, chairman. Citizens' Committee; Benjamin Washington, chairman Young Mens' Committee; Lewis F. Johnson, branch secretary; S. W. Woodward, president Y. M. C. A. or the City of Washington; E. W. Hearne, general secretary Y. M. C. A.; John Joy Edson, president of the Loan and Trust Company, treasurer building fund. The personnel of this committee was an assurance to all that he campaign was to be conducted on a strict business basis, and it has proved to be the case. This committee in turn selected two hundred men from all walks of life in the city canvass for funds, one hundred accepting membership on the Citizens Committee and the other hundred becoming members of the Young Men's Committee. Our popular physician, Dr. Furman Shadd, was named chairman of the last-named committee, and the young men secured an energetic chairman in our Benjamin Washington. A friendly rival at once sprung up between the two committees as to which would obtain the greater number of subscriptions, and the campaign started with a rush. Denny Washington divided his hundred men into teams of ten, each under an efficient captain, and the captains vied with each other to make the best daily report. Here are the ten men selected to captain the respective teams: A. Alexander, J. C. Bruce. Edwin Henderson, E. Molen, Neval Thomas, J. S. Tucker, G. A. Turner, T. Walker, O. Williams and E. Webster. All of these men did excellent work, the three teams in the lead at the close of the canvass being those captained by J. S. Tucker, O. Williams, and Edwin Henderson. Dr. Shadd and his men also did heroic work, but they were outdone by the young men, and Benny Washington is happy. It is only fair to say, however, that the tie between citizens so called, and young men was not very tightly drawn, and a number of men much older than Benny Washington, and rightfully belonging to Dr. Shadd's committee, were enrolled as members of the Young Men's Committee. All were working toward the same end, however, and each did his part in the accomplishment of the grand result. Chairmen Shadd and Washington were congratulated on every side Tuesday night when it was announced that the month's canvass showed total subscriptions received amounting to $31,000, six thousand dollars more than they started out to raise. While no effort has been made to collect money about eighteen hundred dollars has actually been paid in, and a number of subscriptions are made payable on demand by January 1, 1908. The headquarters will likely remain at 1204 U street northwest, from which point will be directed the work of collecting the money subscribed. The officers in charge of the local branch are: Mr. E. J. Morton, chairman; W. L. Pollard, treasurer; W. H. Davis, financial secretary; Ed Rouze, recording secretary; with L. F. Johnson as secretary. As an evidence of how general is the interest in this movement it may be stated that between three and four thousand persons are down on the books as subscribers and the largest individual subscription toward the building fund was for $500. The present membership of the association here is about seven hundred, though it is pretty safe to say that when the building is completed it will be a problem to accommodate the men who will desire to connect themselves with the institution. Now as to the building: It is a pretty well-known fact that a site has already been selected on Twelfth street between S and T streets, and it is the expectation that the cornerstone of the new building will be laid at the meeting of the International Convention Y. M. C. A., in this city, November 22, 1907, at which time there will be delegates present from all parts of the United States and Canada. The plan is to erect a four-story building with basement, the two upper stories to be used for dormitories. In the basement will be found shower baths, swimming pool, lockers and dressing rooms, bowling alleys, barber shop, workshop for manual training; the main floor will have reading rooms, office, information bureau, boarding-house register, employment agency, and gymnasium; the second floor will be devoted to the boys' department, reading room, library, club rooms, and rooms which can be used for educational, religious and other purposes. One other thing which might be stated at this point is, that it is the hope of both the white and colored men connected with this movement that colored men can be engaged for most if not all of the work to be done on the new building, though it is the firm purpose of all to demand that the highest degree of skill and efficiency in the work to be done. Colored artisans and workmen will get more than a "square deal" when it comes to awarding contracts. This account is necessarily incomplete, and at another writing we may give additional details of a most remarkable canvass. One thing is assured, and that is, Washington is to have a first-class Y. M. C. A. building for colored men. MR. LAWSON REBUKED There was a lively time at the Second Baptist Lyceum last Sunday afternoon. The subject of discussion was temperance. In the absence of President Alexander Richardson, Mr. Jesse Lawson presided. The principal speaker was the secretary of the white W. C. T. U. The lady is a very entertaining speaker. She thought that a separate union would be more beneficial to the colored people. She also stated that a great deal of intoxication could be found among the ignorant colored people in the South and many of them floated to the large cities, which made it distasteful to the better element of colored people. She also gave statistics showing the amount of liquor sold and consumed by the people and the effect it had upon the system. She thought that the colored people especially should interest themselves in closing up the saloons. At the conclusion of his address she said that she would call upon Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson and ask her to say something. Just as Mrs. Lawson was about to speak, acting President Jesse Lawson intercepted and stated that the lyceum would not depart from its usual custom. He therefore suggested that a collection be taken up and if any one wished to discuss the address he could do so. After the collection the address of the secretary was open for discussion. Mr. W. Calvin Chase secured the floor and stated that he didn't agree with the secretary; that there were as many drunken white persons as there were colored and as many ignorant whites as there were colored. So far, said Mr. Chase, as the saloons being closed and being dangerous to the people, no man was compelled to drink liquor if he didn't desire to do so. The government licensed the saloons, hence they had a right to be opened. Temperance organizations were in the business for money making as well as the saloons. No one was in the business for his health and all of this talk about temperance was folly. Prof. Jones took the floor and agreed in part with Mr. Chase. Rev. L. C. Moore thought Mr. Chase was in error and he regretted that he was forced to disagree with him. Mrs. Lawson was next recognized and stated that she did not agree with everything the secretary said, but so far as the work of the W. C. T. U. was concerned, it did not recommend saloon license in any shape or form. She reviewed the work of tse colored. W. C. T. U. and her own work. Time was then called on her by the president, which prevented her from finishing her address. Mr. Chase moved that ten minutes more be allowed her, which was duly seconded, but the chair refused to entertain the motion. Mr. Chase asked the chair if he intended to be governed by parliamentary law. If so he had a motion to offer. The chair was not inclined to recognize any motion but Mr. Chase insisted on stating his motion, which was as follows: that the Second Baptist Lyceum did not approve of a separate W. C. T. U. organization. This motion was duly seconded but the chair declined to put the motion. Mr. Chase stated to the chair if he did not put the motion he would appeal to the lyceum. The chair stated that he would not put the motion, therefore Mr. Chase appealed from his decision and as the chair again refused to put the appeal, Mr. Chase put the appeal to the lyceum, which was sustained unanimously, thus giving a just rebuke to the chair. This vote was not only surprising to the secretary of the W. C. T. U. but a rebuke to President Lawson's arbitrary ruling. Addresses were made by several others and the exercises were concluded by a reply of the secretary, who seemed to be disappointed at the action and sentiment of the different speakers. Mr. Height furnished the music. OLD FOLKS' DAY OLD FOLKS DAY. There was a large crowd at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church last Sunday morning and evening. It was an Old Folks' Day. The old members of the Church, that is those who were unable to attend church, were brought to the church in carriages, Mr. David A. Clark, one of the best-known citizens of Washington, loaned his carriage to the church for all day use. Every old member who could not walk was brought to the church in Mr. Clark's carriage. Mrs. Susan Goodridge, the well-known chief, prepared the dinner. She was assisted by Mr. Marris Dean, Miss Daisy Richardson and others. This was a unique occasion and it was appreciated by these old people, many of whom were blind and many others were unabe to wlak. Chaplain E. J. W. Scott and Register W. T. Vernon occupied seats in the pulpit at the morning session. 4 ys : x . ‘ 5 : a 4 : bt? we 8 Pc Hat wm. w Pure die RRL wc ic BR me owe we = .eS qdemee fa: ecb wee S2G . 7 Mew «0 &@ BS cil pet +4 out “cee. Of q ape ee Rees EN as ee EE a eG ee ween ee Te ‘ : ) - , & BIRD IN CHURCH. . Ss Words by A. SIMMONS. Music by EDUARD HOLS ~ Oo Allegretto. z ene fat Secs a eee ee ee ee 5 S| ee pet | mg pe 2 ' i aa ee p32 _e__| .¢__#-p __, —#-3——s; J 1 et eee ee —? Pa , — a ‘ : po = = S&S 2 |e 7 1. t SS See Ie oe - 1. Dear lit - tle bird, why didst thou stray From thy safe hauutsso far a. way, 2. 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PINAUD'S LILAC VEGETAL An expiilte perfume for the heodkerchlef, stomizer and beth Used by wosen ofa Bute Tok, J Sead to pay postagesand packing) for e free sxmple hoc's £ ccotaaing comet Vegetal Saree 10 applications. a Weite today t@ ED, PINAUD'S American Office, ™ ED, PINAUD BUILDING, NEW YORK CITY. j Ask your dealerfor ED. PINAUD’S HAIR TONIC and LILAC VEGETAL Spread on the tables in the richest confaston of color are -beadwork, In- dian saddles, baskets, drawings, paint ings and models of various devices used In the home life of the tribesmen. Examples of the burnt leather work of the Indians are to be seen, pictures of the famous chiefs of other days, Telics of the redskins who died vowing that their tribes would ever hate the white man with the same {nfplacable hatred that they had shown. It is curfous to view the pictures of these fierce old warriors and then turn to the intellectual countenance of Alfred M. Venne, the Chippewa Indlan who has charge of the museum and who conducts a Bible class of students at this institution. It is still more re- markable to compare the pictures of Indfan squaws of the old days with the dark eyed, ‘placid faced girls who come to the studio to paint, fashion Indlan art curfos and do tHe bead- work at which they are: deft. The. building has been named the Leupp Indian Art Studio, {n recogni- tion of the friendship, Interest and careful nurturing of Indian art by Commissioner Francis E. Leupp. The Plans of the building were suggested by various students at Carlisle and the best Ideas of those offered were embodied in working plans drawn up WILL. INTEREST YOU! The New Pork Age A National Afro-American Journal of News and Opinion , We desire the names of 30,000 persons on 2 ¢ -subscription books before June 1, 1907. To g-t them we are planning a special campaign throu, - out New York City and the Country. To begin with, we. offer ONE HUNDR:E DOLLARS (8rco.00) in GOLD, divided into Fo-* Prizes of $50,00, $25.00, $15.00 and S10 00, eac , to the persons sending the largest number of re. subscribers to The Age, before May 1, 1907, whe the prizes willbe awarded. | In addition, we shall allow a regular commissi¢r. of Ten Per Cent. in this contest on each subscs.7- tion forwarded at $1.50 year; or $1.00 for 6 months. EARNEST, HUSTLING CANVASSERS WANTEL Regular Agents of The Age are permitted ‘9 Participate in this contest. This offer applies £9 new subscribers only as renewals cannot be counte* in awarding the prizes. Further information furnished on request. Address, THE NEW YORK ACE 4 CEDAR STREET « ec NEW YORK CITY SS ee \ GRe, dee ARS { RS ages. Sh a | 4 AEE ees Zeal pe Some Exhibits In the Museum, by a graduate of the schéol, George Balent!, a Cheyenne Indian. The en- tre building, as well as Its equipment, remains the property of the athletic association. (‘fhe Frotessional View, “Dr. Pillen is very successful, 1 hear.” . “Oh, my dear sir, his professional standing {s not at all good. Indeed, by his own school he {s regarded as some- thing of a quack.” “For what reason?” “Why, the man will use any sort of treatment that will cure the patient” Baltimore American. At the Sausage Counter. “Concerning your meals, did you hope for the best?” “Certainly; that is why I got the ‘worst."—Baltimore American, Lowest Form of Animal Life Taught Somersault by Professor. e. A star fish has been turn somersaults. by Dr. Jennings, associate profes- tiology in John Hopkins ning was directed toward animal to employ regularly of rays for this purpose, center at first not permit- ise other rays. nings, in a report in the circular, states: method it was found that every readily acquired called temporary habits. typical case in which the was trained to use a certain that was never used na 12 lessons, one following immediately, the animal was have adopted the habit. It was to right itself eight times session without interference experimenter, and in every case the pair of rays that it had trained to use. many of them resisted obli- but by the training process ance was gradually over- at the end of the period of the fish employed this pair of frequently than any other, specimens thus trained it that the effects of the trai- nor at least a week after ocased. It is clear, there- lays may be formed in the a brief period of train- is no doubt that by be- young specimens and well planned training for very marked results could The starfish is the lowest lite in which habit been demonstrated." PREFERES HOTELS TO HOME. Great Woman in Portland Never Passes a Night in Own Mansion. —One of the largest institutions in Portland has years because its own J. E. Clappi, prefers to it stands on Monument lot worth $60,000. Re-buy it have failed. who is about 70 years her winters in the levels much in summer. visits her native city, remains weeks at one of Not a night does she home. Some one asked at time ago why she didn't if she didn't care to o- didnt need to," was her response. need to. She has a more income than she can spend. books show that she estate in this city aggre assessed value $205,000 and personal property is listed at $ She never makes a personal protest at a marking up of her valuation, but a business representative usually enters into the assessors' office about to sound them and suggest that he be as lenient as possible Miss Clapp. WIFE'S FAD DIVORCE PLEA. mer Archduke Objects to No Clothes and Vegetarianism. —Herr Woelfing, who at one Archduke Leopold of Auschis his wife, from whom he is a divorce, appeared in court the usual attempt at reconcilio to granting the decree. parties declined to resume conlations, the former archduke he was tired of vegetarian tantastic undress and other his wife. The case, consew will take its ordinary course. Woelfing gave up his position, and honors as an Auschike some four years ago in marry Wilhelmna Adamotress in Vienna, from whom will be divorced. After leav- Herr Woelfing and his in Switzerland, where the duke became a clitzen and me in the Swiss army. in the Swiss army. in divorce proceedings on the ground of eccen- some time past. Frau been a vegetarian. She a colony of "nature in caves, subsist up- getables, so practically and abstain from all She attempted to hand to this manner Co. of 100 Acres. nor, a wealth Springfield. M acres of gov- county Mr for the estab lanch where 4 acres The was $15,000. one body, but is townships in the county. There only 100 acres of gov- zark county. the otherment came to park, in openin a woman hold off a after mail, took burned toads taining three woman clerks it. 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Statistics of the state census bureau rank Dubuque first among the cities of the state in manufactures, a fact in part attributable to its freedom from strike disturbances, to the advantages accruing to it from the "river break" in interstate rates, to its railroad facilities, its proximity to Chicago, its location on the Mississippi and to the conservatism of its working classes consequent upon their being home owners. The industries of the city are varied and the number of wage earners larger than for any other Iowa city of equal or greater size. It numbers more communicants of churches, has a smaller percentage of illiteracy than 40 other Iowa towns and in 25 years the number of divorce decrees has been less than in any county in the state numbering one-third the population. It has never experienced a boom and realty values and rentals are markedly low. The city's progressiveness is attested in the addition of many new industries annually and an average annual outlay of $2,000,000 in improvements. The tax rate is lower than any Iowa city in the first class. The city through its commercial club is reaching out for new industries of a legitimate nature. SAYS POTATOES HAVE SOULS. Mystic Masterlinck's Announcement Mystic Masterlinck's Announcement Gives Vegetarians Brainstorm. Part's.—What are the vegetarians to eat now? They abhor flesh because they refuse to slaughter pensive beeves, playful lambs and joyous calves. Now Maurice Materlinck has carried consternation into the vegetarian camp and has greatly disturbed their digestions by his book on the intelligence of plant life. Maeterlinck thinks he proves that plants are as purposeful, as reasonable, as conscientious as most humans, even as most vegetarians. In general the vegetarians are mystics and so they worship Maeterlinck. What are they to eat if, as he insists, cereals have souls, green peas have a purpose in life and potatoes have white sweet souls? Prince Troubetskol, the sculptor, who is a vegetarian, had a talk with Maeterlinck on this puzzling subject at the salon. Troubetskol has sincere scruples against tasting meat, against slaying sentient beings to devour their flesh. His distress was almost tragic as he questioned Maeterlinck, who could console him only with: "Never fear, prince. He who lives must eat." But he did not say what, so the princely sculptor is at his wits' end to choose a food which will sustain life, but which gives up no life in becoming food. LEARNS HE IS NOT A CITIZEN. Homestead Seeker Had Twice Held Office and Voted Nineteen Years. Des Molnes, Ia.—After voting 19 years, being twice elected mayor of the town of Callender and a candidate last fall before the primaries for the office of county recorder, John M. Sabe has just discovered that he is not a citizen and never has been, and is in nowise entitled to the right of suffrage. Mr. Sabe made his discovery only the other day. A short time ago he secured a homestead in North Dakota. When it came to a question of his citizenship he had occasion to look the matter up for the first time in 19 years and was astonished to find that he had not taken out any but his first papers. Now it will be necessary for him to start the citizenship process all over again owing to the change in the naturalization laws, and during the next four years he will be deprived of the right of suffrage which he has for so many years exercised. Mr. Sabe's predicament all came through a mistake, but owing to his having invested more than $1,000 in the homestead it may prove dear to him. "BOARD WALK" IS TO GO. Blocks of Tile Will Displace Famous Wooden Atlantic City Promenade. Atlantic City, N. J.—A block of the famous boardwalk paved with tile imported from Holland, where similar paving is in use, will be one of the levities for the summer visitors of the coming season, who will be asked to pass their opinion on wooden block and concrete as a footway for the esplanade. The experiment in making a change in the flooring of the walk is being tried with the object of discovering some paving substitute that will better stand the travel of the thousands of promenaders than the planks now in use. The wear on the board door is charnous, and as feminine visitors refuse to stand for the planking when it becomes in the least bit worn or splintered from wear, the yearly bill for lumber and laying is becoming an item of heavy drain on the finances of the resort. Columbia Ice and Coal Co. Columbia Ice and Coal Co. FILE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS, AND WE WILL DO THE REST. ORDERS PROMPTLY FILL-ED. LEAVE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND TELL US THE KIND OF COAL YOU WANT. W.SidneyPittman Architect RENDERING IN PATENT DRAWINGS MONOTONE, WATER COLOR DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRACI AND PEN & INK BLUE PRINTING STEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. Phone: Main 6059-M. Office 494 Louisiana Ave..N.W. J. A. Lankford, EXPERT BUILDERS EXAMINERS AND ESTIMATORS Plans gotten out at short notice from rough sketches; pencil drawings, written or verbal description, and mailed to any section of the country. In the past forty-two months we have designed, overhaul ed, repaired and built over Eight Hundred Thousand ($800,000) Dollars worth of work in Washington, D. C., and vicinity, the work being of nearly every description and character. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF DESIGNING FOR CHURCH WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF DESIGNING FOR CHURCHES, SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND HALLS. We also make a specialty of building up vacant lots, installing steam and industrial plants for schools, colleges and business places. Anyone contemplating having plans gotten out, buildings overhauled or repaired, we would be glad to have them call on or write us. Main Office 317 Sixth St., N. W., Residence, 1210 V Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Telephone 4629. James F. Oyster Oyster's Butter is the sweetest in the market. His Cheese is the purest and Eggs the freshest. Square Stands, Center Market, 5th and K streets, N. W., and Riggs Market. OFFICE Wholesale Dealer and Salesman, 900 and 902 Pennsylvania Avenue N. W. Wm.Moreland, 491Penna Ave HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT FULL DRESS AND TUXEDO SUITS. $1.00-For Hire-$1.00. Julius' Cohen. 1104 7th street, N. W. --- L O. of St. Luke, Richmond, Virginia. THE STATE HOUSE -THE- Independent Order of St. Luke Independent Order of St. Luke WITH HEADQUARTERS AT Dickens Village Richmond, Va., is a growing Fraternal Society, with several Incorporated Departments, operating: 1 A Fraternal Society paying Sick Dues and an Endowment at death. 2 A Juvenile Department paying Sick Dues and an Endowment at death. 3 A Regalia Department. 4 A Savings Bank. 5 A Large Department Store. 6 A Weekly Paper—The St. Luke Herald. 7 A Job Printing Office. The St. Lukes are now operating in 15 states, and are rapidly spreading in every direction. We want good, hustling Deputies. Good terms for the right persons, male or, female. When you write inclose testimonial as to character and ability. For further information, address MAGGIR L. WALKER, Grand Sec'y, I. O. St. Luke, St. Luke Hall, Richmond, Va. Vermonter Loses Maple Sugar Yield Through Ignorance of Worker. Pomfret, Vt.—The next time Lawrence Pratt hires a new farm hand he will be certain that he understands his work before he sends him into the sugar bush to tap. It will save him a lot of trouble and much chaffing. 212 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 22 40 60 80 100 90 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 50 70 90 100 Mr. Pratt hired the man, Henry Jones by name, to do general work about the farm and help him out during the maple sugar season. He knew that Jones had been employed during haying last summer by a neighbor and had given satisfaction, so he didn't go into particulars. When it came time to prepare spiles, or taps, for the maple trees, Jones appeared a bit rusty as to their manufacture, but after watching the boss for a few minutes he proved a master hand at whittling them. The farmer delegated Jones to tap the trees. Everything went well until the first run was boiled. The sap seemed exceptionally sweet, but when it had been boiled down the syrup tasted bitter and he and Jones were nauseated. "You are sure you didn't tap anything but maples?" Inquired Mr. Pratt. "Why, there ain't nuthin' else in the orchard, is there?" asked Jones. "Nothing else!" shouted the farmer. "Why, man, there must be 30 hemlocks sticking around." "Well, then, I must have tapped 'em," groaned the hired man. "for I tapped every tree on the hill." Sheep Arnoy Trainmen. Cripple Creek, Col.-The law forbidding the killing of mountain sheep is a good thing for the sheep but a frequent source of annoyance to trainmen, for the animals make a highway of the tracks and will not take to the right or left when a train approaches but will stick to the path. Trains have to stop while the train crews with loud cries and much profanity personally drive the sheep away. COLUMBIA COAL AND ICE COMPANY. The Leading Place in the City for BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS. Butter is the sweetest in the market. His C ings the freshest. Bands, Center Market, 5th and K streets, N OFFICE aler and Salesman, 900 and 902 Pennsylvan N. W. HIGH·DEGREE satisfaction rare thing in cost $3.00 shoes. Shoes at this price usually lack style or comfort both. because of the exceptional attention stowed on the making. The onlyness in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made oral of the season's handsomest in the most popular leathers. Looks first rate and wears the every time. It's worth your while to come in at the Signet over, even if you're not to buy 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 Always welcome. n.Moreland Penna Ave THE BEE PUBLISHED AT 1109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... .50 Subscription monthly ..... .20 二、1. FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SENATOR JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER OF OHIO FOR VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TIMOTHY L. WOODRUFF, OF NEW YORK BALTIMORE ELECTION. The disgruntled and defeated Republicans in Maryland are now charging the colored voters with having acted in bad faith by not voting the Republican ticket. The Democratic press dispatches allege that the colored voters were bought off. This is a lie. The colored voters are learning some sense. This election was a rebuke to the Administration and an endorsement of Senator Foraker. The colored voters of Maryland have shown their good sense. They were neither bought up nor bribed. What benefit was it for them to vote in Republican ingrates? There is as much honor among the colored voters of Maryland as you will find among any other class of voters. The colored voters had their reasons for not supporting the Republican ticket, and their reasons should not be misjudged. The same sentiment that manifested itself in Baltimore this week obtains through the country among the colored voters. There is a feeling of unrest and resentment. The AdAministration may now see the way in which the wind is blowing. Not a colored man in this country who has a vote would dare to vote for any Administration candidate. The colored man is not so easily bought off as his enemies may imagine. Let the National Republican Convention nominate such a man as Senator Foraker or VicePresident Fairbanks, it will readily see that the colored voters will be a solid. What has the colored Republicans of Maryland received from the Administration? They have been faithful and true to the party. There have been four big places given to the State of Maryland, and not one colored man has received a thing. The Bee is glad that Mr. Harry Cummings was successful. The colored voters did not knife him. Had they not supported him he would have suffered defeat the same as the late Hiram Watty. The colored man knows how to vote, and if the Administration does not believe it, nominate Mr. Taft or any Administration candidate. ARE WE CITIZENS? The Bee doesn't pretend that every colored person in this city is free from fault, and neither does it pretend that everyone is a vile citizen. In the District of Columbia thousands of colored citizens pay taxes upon property, real and personal, and, strange to say, they have no voice in the affairs of our local government. If they are appointed to office at all, the positions are so small and insignificant that they amount to nothing. The appointing powers seem to think that the colored citizens are not entitled to recognition of any magnitude, and for that reason a very few if any are goven any recognition. The Bee is of the opinion that something ought to be done. The Engineer Commissioner of our local government has not seen fit to appoint a colored man to any position of merit, and neither has one been promoted, no matter how worthy he may be. In this connection The Bee has in view a young colored man in the Water Register's Office, by the name of Aldridge Lewis. This young man has been recommended for promotion at least three different times by the chiefs of his department to the Engineer Commissioner, and three different times white employees less competent have succeeded him. Mr. Lewis is a young man who has learned the business in the Water Department sufficiently to warrant a promotion, but on account of his color he remains in the same place, but very often designated to do clerical work in which he is more proficient than those over him. Why is this? Will the new Engineer Commissioner become intoxicated with the prejudices of his department and allow this worthy young man to remain where he is when he is entitled to a promotion? The Bee hopes not. The Bee would suggest to this Commissioner to treat the colored citizens as fairly as the other two Commissioners, and do something at once for worthy colored citizens. If the colored taxpayers are entitled to anything The Bee hopes that the local government will show it. WHY TREACHERY FAILS. There is a great deal of treachery and demagogy in this world. You will find them in the church as well as in the affairs of government. There is as much in the church, if not more than you will find in the affairs of State. When a man is right, time alone will vindicate him. It is an aphorism too true, "Truth crushed to earth will rise again." About one year ago the Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, one of the best-known ministers in the United States, was accused of an offense which was not sustained by the perjured testimony of his accuser. There were certain moralists (?) who cried "Crucify him!" He was defeated for re-election by an element that could not themselves stand the rays of a calcium light. He withdrew from the faction who were too good (?) to associate with him, and established a church of his own. Within a very short time his faithful followers purchased another church and baptized it TRINITY. The services held in this new edifice last Sunday morning and evening were a triumph of truth, and the Rev. J. Anderson Taylor. They were demonstrations that would have done honor to the gods. It was a condemnation of the liars and his accusers. They were a vindication of the truth and a banishment of the sinners. The people of Trinity ought to feel congratulated. Rev. J. Anderson Taylor has triumphed over liars, demagogues and his traducers. FOR ONCE The canvass that has just concluded to raise $25,000 for the Y. M. C. A. has demonstrated one thing. It has shown that an enterprise placed in the hands of honorable and trustworthy and bona fide citizens of Washington will succeed. Irresponsible men have not the respect and confidence of the people. Dr. J. F. Shadd has that confidence, and so have the men who were associated with him in raising the money for the Young Men's Christian Association. The people of this city have been imposed upon so much and so of- ten that they have lost confidence in human nature. This is the first time in the history of the colored people in this community that a moneyed enterprise has ever met with success, or any other enterprise among colored people. The reason of this is, men have been placed at the head of the Y. M. C. A. who are working for the interest of the people. The Bee wants to see every high-sounding contributor pay up, and at once. It is an easy matter for a person to give his name and the amount in the heat of enthusiasm, but paying the contribution is another thing. The Bee, however, has no reason to believe that every subscriber will not promptly pay in his subscription. The Bee extends its congratulations to Dr. J. F. Shadd and others, but especially, to Dr. Shadd, who managed the canvass so systematically and magnificently. The Bee has been also assured that the new building will be constructed by colored men. Hereafter, if the citizens of this city want to succeed let them get rid of the interlopers and place their affairs in the hands of honorable and upright men. TAKE WARNING. TAKE WARNING. The Bee is informed that it is the purpose and the desire of President Roosevelt to force his War Secretary, Hon. William Taft, upon the Republican party in spite of the opposition to him. If the colored vote in the North amounts to anything this is the time that it will be felt. The colored Northern voter is apposed to Mr. Taft, and the Ohio Republicans will do the nation a service if they repudiate him. The colored vote in the North will not support him, and it will be death to the Republican party if he should be nominated. The colored voters of this country know that Mr. Taft is as much responsible for the discharge of the three companies of colored soldiers as President Roosevelt. An expression from the colored voters of this country will be forthcoming within a few days. Senator Foraker, Vice-President Fairbanks, or Senator Allison and ex-Secretary Shaw will be acceptable to colored voters in this country. For once the colored Americans will demonstrate their voting power. For once the colored voter will show his voting strength. The colored vote is never consulted, but the party in power generally concludes, no matter how badly the colored vote is treated, that the colored vote is solid for the G. O. P. anyway. If Mr. Taft is nominated the Republican party is defeated. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The citizens of Washington ought to feel congratulated. They have a Chamber of Commerce.The name sounds like something. There is everything in a name. Mr. Robert N. Harper is president. Col. James F. Oyster, first vice-president, and Mr. Charles J. Bell second vice-president. This new organization will be to this city as similar organizations will be to other cities. The three principal officers are men of integrity and influence. The Bee congratulates the new body and wishes it success. HOME RULE CLUB The Republicans of this city will organize very shortly a Good Citizens' Home Rule Republican Club. This club has in view the election of delegates to the next National Republican Convention. Every good citizen who believes in the true principles of the Republican party is requested to send his name to The Bee on or before June 1. A preliminary meeting will be held after June 1. Gilchrist Stewart has paid the cost of his bold attitude regarding the dismissed Negro soldiers. Last week, at the regular monthly meeting of the Republican County Committee his delegation from the Thirteenth Assembly District was unseated, after six months' membership therein, and the Farrell faction seated. No one claims that the newly seated faction represents in any measure the Republicans of the district. However, before the report of the Committee on Contests was adopted, Mr. Stewart made a speech "long to be remembered and never to be forgotten." The oldest members said they never heard a speech like it, for the little master of the hill walked about. His spear certainly knew no brother. The President he denounced in scathing terms, and paid his respects to President Parsons in well-phrased and biting speech. Amid jeers now, now applause, now interruptions, he told what his unseating meant, and why. The cards, however, were stacked; after he took his seat the president played the joker, and Stewart went back to the hill for vindication. He will doubtless get it. A member of the governing board of Tulane University, New Orleans, has sent a letter to Ambassador Bryce, protesting against the appointment of a Pennsylvania colored youth to one of the Rhodes Oxford scholarships. The letter states that the appointment of the colored man is resented in the South, and will make Southerners cease to desire appointments for themselves. The utter cheek of this communication surpasses anything we have yet heard on the "race problem." The young man in question won his appointment by merit. He is not a Southerner. He is a Northern man, and his success well pleased a great majority of the people of the North. Had he been a Southern Negro, there would have been a trifle less decency in the complaint of the New Orleans man. Can it be possible that he represents a sentiment among Southerners that they should regulate the status of the colored man, not only in their own States, but in the North as well? It is to be hoped that Mr. Bryce replied fittingly to the communication from the man with the monumental nerve. He might well suggest that it is a matter of supreme indifference to himself, to Oxford and to the Northern States whether the appointment is liked or disliked in the South. He might also properly point out that the scholarships are somewhat of the nature of charity, and that prospective beneficiaries are not usually expected to dictate the methods of disposing of the remainder of the fund from which they are helped. If this university official expresses a view commonly held it shows that the Southerners are actually jealous of the colored people. They would indignantly deny any such assertion, but what other explanation is possible? The appointment of a colored man to an Oxford scholarship in no way interferes with the regime which Southern people seek to maintain in their own territory. Even if the most aristocratic Southern white youth were to go to Oxford he would not be compelled to associate socially with the colored man from Pennsylvania. By no stretch of the imagination can the appointment be considered an afront to the extremely delicate sensibilities of our thin-skinned neighbors. There is no explanation possible except that of jealousy. It is apparently distasteful to see a colored man, even though he be a Northerner, attain honors higher than those which have come to the Southern whites. And viewed in this light the letter from the New Orleans man stands as very near the cheekiest thing on record. ABBREVIATED. From the Savannah Tribune. In the last issue of the Tribune the following article was published: "Miss Anna L. Rennair and Mr. James 7. Holmes were quietly married on Wednesday evening last at the First Congregational Church, by Rev. W. L. Cash. Only a few friends were present." Mr. and Mrs. Holmes have a host of friends and they were given hearty congratulations over the event, and sincere hope was expressed for a happy wedded life, but God willed that their honeymoon should only be of a few short days. Sunday afternoon Mr. Holmes complained of being ill. A physician was called and everything possible was done for his recovery. It developed that he had congestion of the brain and heart trouble. He was tenderly cared for, but gradually grew worse and the end came about noon on Monday. The funeral took place from the residence on Wednesday afternoon, and the impressive ceremony was conducted by Rev. W. L. Cash. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends, and many floral designs were to be seen. Mr. Holmes was a well known butcher about twenty-eight years of age. He was born in Charleston and came to this city about ten years ago and worked with his cousin, Mr. James E. Weston, at Gardner's, and two other places during that time. He was quiet and unassuming and well liked. The young widow, his three sisters, brother and other relatives have the sincere sympathy of many friends. OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE. From the American Economist It is announced from Paris, April 16, that the French Minister of Finance has issued a decree applying the maximum Tariff to coffees from Porto Rico and also those from United States ports after June 30. Hitherto the minimum tariff has been applied, under the convention of 1901. If France is really desirous of forcing upon the United States the adoption of a maximum tariff for purposes of retaliation, she is going, about it in the right way. To single out Porto Rico coffee exports as an unfriendly mark seems like a small piece of business. Perhaps it is intended as a warning to our State Department that France is keeping a jealous eye upon our proposed "administrative concessions" in favor of German goods, and is prepared to strike back if provocation shall call for it. Tariff revision without legislation is likely to prove a tangled web. BUY LAND. There has been 1,110,000 immigrants to the United States in 1906. They are coming at the rate of 100,000 per month. It does not take a philosopher to see that if they come to the South the price of land will be enhanced. The fellow who does not own a home of some kind will have to pay two prices for it. In many cases land of any value will not be sold to the Negro. A wise man will built his house before the rain begins to deluge the land, but the fool only thinks about building while it is raining. We hereby urge the Negro to begin at once and buy a home of some kind. If you are a farmer buy 10 or 20 acres and pay for that and afterwards buy more. The Negro who refused to seize this opportunity in purchasing a home will have a costly penalty to pay in a few years. HE OUGHT TO BE It appears to us that when a preacher reaches the high office of bishop he ought to be satisfied and not attempt to dictate and bulldoze the election of his pets to the exalted office. But Bishop Turner threatens to take the floor at the annual conferences in his district and make poor preachers whose bread he holds in his hands vote for that class of men who will stand up and say, "Me, too, bishop." THANKS. From the Indianapolis Freeman. Miss Beatriz L. Chase, the talented daughter of Editor W. Calvin Chase contributes a column of illuminating news notes to each issue of the Washington Bee. From the Chicago Conservator. The following notice appeared in the Baltimore, Md., Weekly Guide, and is now going the rounds of that class of Negro newspapers which wonder how the Conservator can live and have its being and stand first in the highest class of Negro newspaper journalism and not be subsidized and on the payroll. How can the Conservator get big and bold like the New York Age, the Washington Bee, et al., and not be on the Tuskegee payroll? Well, the Age and the Bee were humble and race-loving people and true to, the people until taken off their feet by Tuskegee money. Since that they have flunked and fallen. The Conservator is still with the people and for the people. The Baltimore Guide says: "It is reported that the Chicago Conservator has changed camps, and hence can no longer stand for the full manhood rights of the colored American as a race. This is rather hard to believe, but as stronger things have happened in these subsidizing times, we are always prepared for the worst. If the above report be true, it would be interesting to Brother Wilkins' old friends to know the Western price of manhood." Now, if the Guide will be as forward to correct its statement and give its readers our statement, we will be satisfied. We do not seek to embarrass the Guide by asking it to tell who authorized this statement. We shall insist on nothing that will convince the public that the Guide is the most unscrupulous, consummate liar on earth, but only ask the Baltimore Guide to publish our reply. When the time comes that the Chicago Conservator turns its back on the Negro race and accepts bonds which prevent it from centending for the full manhood rights of the Negro as a race we want the flunkies to have it. As it at present stands, THE NEGRO FIRST, LAST, AND ALL THE TIME. SOLID TRUTH. The Negro will never be respected as an American citizen as long as he pulls off his hat and scrapes his feet to the President every time a Negro is appointed to a Federal position; that seems that the race is getting what it is not worthy of. The War Department has issued an order doing away with divisions, and in the future will be designated as military departments, ec. For light upon dark subjects read The Bee, the only Negro paper that is not afarai dto talk and stand for right. WHAT THE FREEMAN WOULD LIKE TO SEE From the Indianapolis Freeman Will Washington ever cease to have a school problem? What part will the venerable Co. Perry H. Carson play in the great political drama of next year? Will the District of Columbia see a Foraker delegation to the next Republican National Convention? When will Washington City have a other Negro bank? If Bishop Grant remember, the Washington Bee was "after him" a sixtime ago. No. 1. Not as long as the pschools exist. No. 2. He is undecided. No. 3. Yes. Solid. No. 4. When it gets rid of gren and thieves. No. 5. He remembers, and he has a subscriber. He does not bet in Negroology. The school problem as it is the Afro-American people in Philadelphia is not growing to be, but widely, as acute one. The Courant views within the seeming indifference manifest by our Afro-American citizens rising that most important mater, concerns not only our present, but the development, as well, along educational lines. Why this indifference has been a mystery to us. The ing of the distinctive separate school Afro-Americans in this city rapid from 1881, the time when full education was given to the law of establishing mixed schools for racism was enforced, up unto past three years. Since that time have been gradually returning, to distinctive separate schools for American, or as "Jim Crow annexation" schools. Although taught Afro-American teachers, this late period seems to have been adopted by the white school authorities owned by Afro-Americans them unbled today in Philadelphia no in a half-dozen such "Jim Crow" exist throughout the city. As to how rare distinctive Afro-American school passing away in this city, of course at the beginning of the 20th century there were but five beginning of the twentieth century. ITEM THE WING The M. Wing Lodge of F. A. Y. Masspack) for the D. trict.of. O. working under the obedience of National Grand Lodge of North Masonic Grand Body 1847, old Lives, have elected and installed Swing Grand Officers: Ill. Robb, 33d Degree, M. W. G. Mass, A. H. Stroughers, R. W. G. V. Glover, S. G. W. D. W. Deetune, J. G. Warden; H. F. Degree, Grand Secr. large Goodell, 33d Detracter suurer. Appointed Grand Office, Deacons W. P. DiDggs Grand Marshal F. Gray, and Rev. C. H. Smith, Grand Visitor Ill. D. F. Seville, G. M. Grand Pursuivant 33d Grand Stewards H. Walreie, and C. H. Fox, Grand Kowser and B. B. Phillips. R. Department of the Poaking active preparations The Week in Society Mr. Name Harris was visiting Miss Mrs. Cannon, Baltimore. After spending a pleasant time here wrote Mrs. Bertha Strother of Orange County, Va., has gone to visit her and his wife at their home in Boston. Mr. Mrs. G. Hunt of Washington wrote the guests of honor at a party given by Mrs. Julia Hill at her home, during their visit to Fall River Miss. Mr. Metha Williams was in Fred- ding friends. Mr. Perkins, who is making her home, returned to her Richmond, Va., for a ing Washington Mrs. Alice of friends in Baltimore, Md. coming to her home, Bartons- C. Brown, who has been time, the guest of Mrs. M. L. aw has returned to her home for It is probable that Miss Brown back to Washington to reside F. Fuller, who went to his clottesville, Va., some weeks sick man, is somewhat im- able to be out. M. Kinney, wife of Prof. Wm. H. of West Virginia, residing in this city in Hanover W. has been seriously ill, but malescent. clear C. Furley of the Pen is confined in the hospital, orgone a severe but not danation. Wormley, son of Wm. H. A. lying dangerously ill at his force in Spruce street, N. W. une Shepherd in Corcoran had a serious time of it, but careful treatment of Dr. Willful nursing of her aunt, Shepherd, she will be able days to resume her duties schools. a large meeting of the held Wednesday evening in Hall. The principal speaker was Mr. Geo. R. Mill address was very interesting ve. R. Francis is confined to with an attack of pneu- ERRED LOCAL Club of St. Luke's parish table reception and musicale 2d of last month, at Odd in M street near 16th the balance of the evening was devoted to dancing. The Lyric Orchestra furnished the music. The Woman's Guild of St. Luke's parish furnished an excellent bill of fare. This reception was under the following committee of arrangements: Charles W. Pickett, chairman, J. C. Burlls, secretary, Messrs. Eugene Brooks, J. W. Mayse and Raymond Hall. Begin now to prepare for the Second Annual Excursion of St. Luke's P. E. Church, Tuesday, August 6, 1907, to Somerset Beach, fifty miles down the Potomac. The officials of St Luke's Church are considering the expediency of introducing a boy choir (augmented) at an early date for both morning and evening services. It is expected taht Dr. Freeman of St John's Church, Prof. Tyler, of St Mary's Chapel, or some other competent person will be invited to train the boys. METROPOLITAN SMOKER The officers and members of the Metropolitan Pleasure Club entertained a few of their many friends on Tuesday, May 7, at the residence of Mr. William P. Thomas, 1218 Thirteenth street northwest. The toastmaster, Mr. Raymond Cole, was at his best, and merriment was indulged in to a high degree. Mr. McElroy was at the piano in his usual clever style, while Messrs. Pryor, H. Cole, T. Brooks and McIntosh did stnuts along the vocal line. Those present were: Messrs. Walter Payne, William P. Thomas, Garfield Harris, Arthur Cumbers, Wilson Fletcher, John Mathews, Steven Plummer, Raymond Cole, Charles Pryor, Thomas Brooks, Edward Brooks, Harry Cole, W. McIntosh, Charles Gogans, Washington Brooks, Will Tinney, James Cole, Benjamin F. Browne. The Club will be glad to see their many friends at Green Willow Park in June at its annual picnic. RECEPTION TO MINISTERS The members of Union Wesley Church will tender to the pastors and bishops a reception Tuesday evening, May 14. Rev. W. H. Davenport, is pastor of the Union Wesley Church, and Rt. Rev. G. W. Clinton, LLD., is bishop. This will be one of the most brilliant receptions that has ever been given to the bishops and pastors by this church. Rev. Davenport will make this occasion the most memorable in the history of his church. The committee has prepared the following program: Opening Chorus—Choir. Invocation—Rev. Thomas Ennis, Assistant Pastor. Music. Welcome Address, in behalf of the Church—Prof. S. M. Dudley. Addresses: In behalf of Ministers' Union—Dr. A. C. Garner. In behalf of Baptist Churches—Dr.Walter H. Brooks. Music. Addresses: In behalf of M. E. Churches—Dr. M. W. Clair. In behalf of Citizens—Hon. John C. Dancy. LL.D., Recorder of Deeds. Music. Addresses: In behalf of A. M. E. Churches—Hon. W. T. Vernon, LL.D. Registry of the Treasurer. In behalf of the Bar, Hon. W. Calvin Chase, LL.B., Editor of The Bee. In behalf of Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference—Rev. B. J. Bolding, D.D., Baltimore, Md. Music. Addresses: In behalf of "Star of Zion"—Dr. G. C. Clements, Editor, Charlotte, N. C. In behalf of A. M. E. Zion Connection—Rev. R. A. Morrissey, A.M., D.D. Phiadelphia, Pa. In behalf of the General Officers—Dr. Geo. L. Blackwell, General Secretary, Philadelphia, Pa. Short Addresses: Dr. P. A. Wallace, Dr. S. L. Corrothers, W. A. Blackwell. Remarks, Bishop Alexander, Walters, D.D. Responses—Bishop G. W. Clinton and Dr. W. H. Davenport. All addresses limited to five minutes. Doors open at 7.30. J. C. Overton, Master of Ceremonies. Chesterfield Jackson. Chairman of Trustee Board. RECORDER DANCY ON THE ROSTRUM. Recorder of Deeds John C. Dancy has accepted invitations to deliver the principal address at the Quarter Centennial of Livingstone College, Salisbury, N.C., on, Dr. J. C. Price, and the literary ad- dress at Lincoln University, both being commencement addresses. Recorder Dancy has covered a wide field on the platform this year, extending from Florida to Connecticut. He was at Paterson, N. J., last week, and spoke at one of the largest and most fashionable white churches in the city, the Daily Call making the following reference to it on the Monday morning following: "The Hon. John C. Dancy, LL.D., lay delegate to the Colored Methodist Episcopal Conference, occupied the pulpit of the Broadway Reformed Church last night. A large congregation was present and listened with unflagging interest to his address for three-quarters of an hour. Dr. Dancy is an eloquent speaker, and thrilled the audience with his earnest appeal to their patriotic, ethical and spiritual instincts. His remarks were addressed especially to the men; but appealed to the young and old alike. At the close the pastor paid him a well-merited compliment for his masterly address and sent through him a greeting to the President. After the services almost the entire congregation went forward to congratulate him. It was indeed an interesting incident and spoke well for the race he represents as well as the speaker, that one who was born a slave could thus move an audience with the truth which 'makes men free'." TEMPERANCE WORK Mrs. Lawson, national organizer of the W. C. T. U., returned from a tour through South Carolina in interest of temperance work this week. She reports increased interest among the women of the State since its organization at Abbeville June 9, last year. Mrs. E. V. C. Williams of Abbeville is president and arranged Mrs. Lawson's itinerary. Mrs. M. J. Earle of Anderson is corresponding secretary, Mrs. Celia D. Saxon, Columbia, recording secretary and Mrs. M. L. Gassaway, Anderson, treasurer. During this trip, Mrs. Lawson reviewed the work and made public addresses at Spartanburg, Greenville, Abbeville, Aiken, Columbia and Belton, and organized and interested the citizens of Newberry, Sumter, Charleston and Orangeburg. Mrs. Williams assisted with the meeting at Belton and met the workers at Greenwood, where the State convention will be held in August, to perfect plans for an enthusiastic annual meeting, when delegates from the State will be present. Mrs. Earle, who is daughter of Ex-Congressman Tom Miller, was visiting her mother at Charleston, and addressed the women at a meeting arranged to meet the organizer and review the work started in that city some years ago by Mrs. Thurman. Besides meeting the citizens in places named above in public meetings and organizing, Mrs. Lawson addressed the student body at Ferguson-Williams College, Abbeville, Miss Martha Scofield's Industrial Institute at Aiken; the public school children en masse at Newberry, Claflin University, Orangeburg, was the recipient of numerous courtesies from citizens throughout the State, among whom may be named Dr. Dunton, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton and others, Orangeburg, Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Hickson, Mrs. Duncon, Rev. and Mrs. Page and Rev. and Mrs. Maloy of Greeneville, Prof. and Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. T. M. Boomar and the Messrs. Young of Spartanburg, Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Williams of Abbeville, Rev. and Mrs. Hawkins of Belton, Miss Irehe Snowden and Prof. Nance of Newberry, Rev. and Mrs. Cleaves, Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Dunbar and the W. C. T. U. of Columbia, Prof. Frederick, Mrs. Andrews and Rev. and Mrs. Valentine, Dr. Freenson and many others of Sumter; Dr. Will Crum, Rev. and Mrs. O. D. Robinson, Dr. McCjellan, Rev. and Mrs. Peats, Miss M. H. McKinlay, Mrs. Chaplin and Mr. John Crum of Charleston, Rev. and Mrs. Fulton and the Cardozo family at Orangeville, and returned via Augusta; Ga., the sunniest spot in all the Southland, where she met Miss Young of Paine College; Mrs. Bishop Bishop Williams, Miss Lucy Laney, Misses Grace and Anna Hope, Mrs. Wimberly, Mrs. Dr. Williams, Mrs. Hayden White and many others and made plans for more vigorous W. C. T. U. work in that State. Mrs. Lawson is enthusiastic over the cordiality and hospitality of the good people of the South and advocates more than ever the motto of her Children's Sunday Band of Mercy (Rev. D. F. Rivers, author): "Kindness is human sunshine." METHODIST CONFERENCE The eighteenth session of the Philadelphia Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church will convene Tuesday evening, May 14, at eight o'clock in Galbraith Church, Sixth street, between L. and M streets northwest. This conference in many respects will be a most interesting gathering, as there will be fraternal messengers from all sections of the country. Wednesday evening, May 15, at eight o'clock, the welcome exercises will be held. The following persons will make addresses: Hon. H. B. F. McFarlan. Hon. J. C. Dancy. Dr. W. H. Brooks, of Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. Dr. W. B. Evans, principal of the Armstrong Manual Training School. Dr.-L. B. Moore, Howard University. Dr. W, M. Claire, Methodist Episcopal Church. Attorney W. Calvin Chase, of The Bee. Attorney James A. Davis Sunday, May 12, the pastor will conclude the fifth year of his services at Galbraith. At 11 a.m. there will be special exercises at the church, and at 8 p.m. all members and friends holding contribution boxes are requested to return them at one of these services. THE AFRO-AMERICAN REALITY COMPANY OF PHILADDELPHIA CONQUERS SUCCESS. The Afro-American Realty Company of Philadelphia, held its first public meeting in Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, Philadelphia, Pa., last week. The evening was inclement, but a good-sized audience was present. Besides the officers, the Rev. Dr. Morrisise, pastor of Wesley Church, the Rev. Dr. Taliaferro, pastor of Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Counsellor G. W. Mitchell and Bishop J. S. Caldwell spoke. The audience seemed much pleased with the common addresses delivered by men of experience and affairs. Dr. J. S. Lennon, the president, acted as chairman of the meeting. He gave a brief account of the company's methods of dealing with the public and said that the company had reason to congratulate itself upon the measure of success attained, and proceeded to introduce the speakers. Mr. G. W. Henley, the appraiser, made an interesting talk and told in a brief manner how the company was given birth. The secretary, Prof. H. T. Knealing, read his annual report which showed that the company's receipts for the year ending April 10, 1907, were $8,000. His report also showed that the company owned real estate, clear, easily valued at $10,000, and plans were being laid to begin building operation on its property in Anacostia, Washington. D. C., containing 70 or more lots. "The houses to be built," said the secretary, "are to be of a fair quality, to attract the most people of Washington and of the country." One gentlemen of means in the Pine Bluff, Ark, has written to have three lots reserved for him, and a dozen more persons in the city of Washington and others in Philadelphia have spoken for houses. The treasurer, Rev. Dr. G. L. Blackwell, said: "The funds of the company are in good condition and I am present to carry out the order of the directors, not in declaring dividends, but to pay dividends," and after informing the people that the company's shares were still selling at par, $5.00 each, he proceeded to hand out the checks for the six per cent dividend declared by the directors at a previous meeting. So elated over the fact that one colored company had so invested the people's money that it was in a position to pay a six per cent dividend, several persons came forward and subscribed for nearly $500 worth of stock before the meeting closed. During the meeting Bishop Caldwell, Dr. Taliaferro and Dr. Morrissey each remarked that they were glad to live long enough to see one colored company pay dividends. The Bishop said that he was a "joiner," that he had joined every company around that seemed to have a promise of success and that he had been looking for a dividend check for these many years, but the Afro-American Realty Company of Philadelphia, was the first company of which he was a member to ever declare and pay him a dividend on the money he had invested. "I believe," said he, "that the Afro-American Reality Company of Philadelphia is all right because it has so handled the people's money so as to redeem its promises, while the other colored companies, many of them, are doing well. I highly recommend the Afro-American Realty Company and its management as being worthy of the people's confidence, and one in which the people's money will be safeguarded and profitably invested. Since the meeting there has been great activity in the sale of stock and the outlook for a much increased business for the ensuing year is excellent. It will pay all who want a first-class investment to buy now before the stock rises. JOHN E. McGAW He is the greatest ice manufacturer in the city. Mr. McGaw is a man whom everybody knows. His ice this year is the best on the market. FOR RENT. FOR RENT. For Rent-Three large, unfurnished rooms, with modern improvements. No. 1035 Seventeenth Street Northwest. Mrs. Clara Jones, who has spent several days in Arlington, Va., returned to the city Wednesday morning. SPECIAL NOTICE Plans and specifications for building a stable in Freeman's alley, between 6th and 7th, and N and O streeets, N. W. are now ready and open for bids. Apply to Jaa. H. Datney, 1132 3rd street, N. W. READ THE BEE. FOOD KEEPING QUALITY FOOD KEEPING QUALITY Is what every one seeks in buyinga Refrigerator or an Ice Chest. We have a superb line of the kind that do all that could be demanded of them. After having looked into themerits of the best in the market, the kind we have adopted is theone that appeals the most strongly to us, being constructed on scientificprinciples, giving a cold, dry air circulation, and at the same time doingso with a less amount of ice than is demanded by the poorer kinds. We sell these summer comforts at the same interestingly low pricesat which other home furnishings are sold here—in other words, atmoney savings to you. The following prices on the fa-mous "Star" Hardwood Refrigerator, with zinc lining and charcoalsheathing, will give you an idea of what unusually good values we of-fer. Practical size for $6.95; a biggerone for $9.65; a bigger one for $12.95; a bigger one for $15.50; a bigger one for $18.95. HOUSE AND HERRMANN, 7TH AND I (EYE) STS. N.W. CREDIT FOR ALL WASHINGTON. 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W ing ome that could contribute to your home's have made such a careful selection of of furniture you prefer, you have from. If you have taken up your on your floors. We have a superb cards at the full-roll price. We ing. Grogan Between H and I Streets. VsMarket ER IN BEEF AND PROVISIONS, BEEF, PORK. NED MEATS A SPECIALTY. PROMPTLY. C STREETS, S. W. Winslow ACTICAL EMBALMER. TERMS MOST REASONABLE. R STREETS, N. W. CIAL ELS OF COAL PURCHASED ONE PECK OF COAL FREE ER. COMPANY, Near K Street Market. 316 4 1-2 STREET, S. W. MURRAY'S. I have made extensive purchases for the Easter holidays, consisting of fine Toilets and high-class Perfumes, and beautiful and useful articles. Just the things for Easter presents, at prices to suit my customers. George W. Murray, Druggist. Corner Second and D streets, S. W. $2 to $5 PER DAY Is easily made by our agents. Will you be one? Besides allowing large profits we also give our workers choice of over 108 useful and beautiful articles free. We want a representative in your town to sell Taylor's Hair Grower and Dondruff Cure (pomade) and Taylor's Face Cream and Beautifier in 25 cent sires. First to write, first to get agency. Write for our proposition today. It's a win-Address, Taylor Remedy Co., Dept. 21, Louisville, Ky. DR. MORSE'S PHARMACY. 1904 L Street N. W. Purity, accuracy, and promptness. Not how cheap, but how good. Toilet articles of every description. School Supplies. Imported and Domestic Perfumeries. Dr. J. W. Morse, 1904 L Street Northwest. DEALER IN WILL HEAD THEOSOPHISTS. Miss Annie Besant Nominated to Succeed Late Col. Olcott. Kansas City, Mo.—Official announcement has been made of the nomination of Mrs. Annie Besant as world president of the Theosophical society to succeed the late Col. Henry Steele Olcott, president-founder of the organization. Col. Olcott, an old New York newspaper man, died recently in India. On his deathbed he named Mrs. Besant, who had for years been his coworker, to succeed him, a prerogative which he held. Mrs. Besant is a resident of Benares, India, where she conducts a A. B. MISS ANNIE BESANT. (Woman Who Will Become Leader of the Theosophists.) school for the education of native children. Mrs. Besant was born in England about 60 years ago. Her husband, a clergyman of the Church of England, was a brother of the famous novelist, Sir Walter Besant. Rev. Mr. Besant and his talented wife have been separated for years. She introduced theosophy to English society, lived down ridicule and established herself strongly by her winning ways. She says Americans make good thosophists because they are a psychic people. Mrs. Besant lives nine months a year in India and usually spends the other three months building up her cult in England. She visits America rarely. PEDDLING LIVE FISH IN CHINA. Typical Scene in Many Cities of the Oriental Empire. New York.—The accompanying picture shows a typical Chinese fish pedler, who is to be met in the thoroughfares in many cities of the empire. His load is by no means a light one. He will be noticed balancing two re- Zona A Chinese Fish Peddler. ceptacles, 'each one containing fish. There is some aversion among Chinese to buying fish that show no signs of life. For that reason the pedler is compelled to keep a stock of both live and dead fish. In the large hamper he has a supply of fish whose life has become extinct, while in the large pail at the opposite end of the pole he has a collection that wriggle about in the water. A big premium is always paid by Chinamen for live fish. Sunflower and the Sun. "The sunflower," said a naturalist, "is the most deceitful of all plants, for it has fooled six nations. "Six nations believe that the sunflower turns toward the sun, and so thoroughly are they deluded they call it by a name which bears witness to their error. "Thus the French call the sunflower tournesol. The Spanish call it girasol. The Itallans call it glasole. The Hungarians call it naptaforgo. Each of these words means 'turn to the sun.' The English and Americans don't go quite that far in admitting themselves to be the plant's dupes. They only call it sunflower. They mean by that name, though, quite as much as the other names imply. The belief is general among six nations that the sunflower turns with the sun and always faces the luminary. "As a matter of fact, there is only one flower that turns or keeps with the sun, namely, the sun spurge." Dogs and Dogs. I think I like poor people's dogs, taken as a class, better than rich ones —more spiritually minded, most of them, and human. Seem to understand things. They have some general interests. They go about in what seems to be a more man of the world like way, and have the general attitude of knowing how to take people. Rich men's dogs (allowing for exceptions) misunderstand everybody. They are poor, petted, blinded, prejudiced on family affairs. They seem to think they are policemen.—Gerald Stanley Lee in Mount Tom. GETS $50,000AYEAR YOUNG MAN WHOSE SALARY EQUALS THAT OF PRESIDENT. Hoosier College Graduate, Aged 30, Receives Handsome Pay as Mining Expert for the Guggenheims Was Star Athlete. Indianapolis.How many young men receive a straight salary equal to that of the president of the United States? There is one at least. Oscar B. Perry, of Bloomington, Ind., who, at his age, 30, receives $50,000 a year for his services. This young man is paid that much for his brains, and it is not an excessive salary from the standpoint of the corporation which employs him. The investment of $50,000 a year has brought returns approaching the millions. It is a remarkable story of an Indiana boy who made the best of his talents and his opportunities, who made a college education count for all that it was possible to get out of it, and who now holds a position that few men of his age seldom attain. And he has been out of college but ten years, having graduated at the age of 20. Mr. Perry, an expert mining engineer, is general manager of some half dozen of the Guggenheim mining enterprises of Colorado, California, Canada and Alaska, the combined capitalization of which represents many millions. He has been with the Guggenheimms about four years, his selection for the important position he now holds having been made by John Hays Hammond, long the right hand man of Cecil Rhodes J. OSCAR B. PERRY. (Young Mining Expert Who Receives Salary of $50,000 a Year.) In South Africa and recognized as one of the foremost mining experts of the world. His attention was attracted to Mr. Perry several years ago. After graduation from Indiana university at Bloomington from the department of physics in 1897 Mr. Perry took a year's graduate work at the institution, then entered the school of mines of Columbia university, from which he took the E. M. degree in 1900. Soon after, in company with his father, a wealthy owner of stone quarries in the Bloomington district and one of the first to demonstrate the beauty and value for building purposes of the Oolitic limestone, he went to California and became interested in dredging for gold. He studied the dredges with the eye of an expert and made so many improvements that the machines soon came to be known as the Perry dredges. His inventions soon attracted the attention of Mr. Hammond and led to his employment by the Guggenhelms. One of the first enterprises handled by him for the Guggenhelms was the Pacific Gold Dredging company of Oroville, Cal. He was soon operating for this company a fleet of five dredges, all eminently successful from the start. Ordinarily Mr. Perry travels 30,000 to 40,000 miles every year. In 1905 he visited Yukon, but traveled under an assumed name in order to better study mining conditions in the famous gold field. Last year he went again in one of the first boats in June, and during the four months after his arrival there accomplished results unheard of before in so short a period. From Alaska, near the close of the mining season, he went direct to the Canadian properties, travelling some 150 miles on horseback. From there he returned to New York city, where he spends his winters filing his reports, consulting with other engineers of the Guggenheim companies and outlining plans for the coming season. Notwithstanding his great successes, Mr. Perry is as modest and unassuming as when a student at the university. He is a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and was the only member of his class to take his degree from the department of physics. While he was delving in physics as few state university students have ever done before or since he played quarter back on the eleven and caught for the baseball nine. And he was a star in both games. He looked to the body as well as the mind. Now he is able to manage the business of several big companies, rush hither and thither from one ore bed to another, now in Colorado, next in Alaska, then Canada, then New York, all the time figuring and planning and looking to the future, and he still looks as youthful and carries the same enthusiasm as when he piloted the cream and crimson eleven to victory on the gridiron. TO THE SAN JUAN HEROES Rough Riders' Monument Unveiled in Arlington Cemetery. Washington. — With an elaborate military display and appropriate exercises, the monument of the men of the "Rough Riders," who served in the war with Spain was dedicated in Arlington cemetery recently. In addition to the regular troops stationed in this vicinity and a part of the national guard of the District of Columbia, the ceremonies were participated in by President Roosevelt, who was colonel of the First Volunteer cavalry, or "Rough Riders," and many representatives of the diplomatic corps and ROVENHOES Monument to "Rough Riders." officers of the army and navy. President Roosevelt delivered an address. A large number of former members of the regiment from out of town attended the dedication. A trust fund is in charge of a committee whose duty it will be to add the names of all members to the list of dead chiseled on the shaft until the roster is complete. The monument is the design of Mrs. Capron, widow of Captain Allen K. Capron, who fell at Las Guasimas. While not the largest monument in the historic cemetery, it is the largest monolith, being 14 feet high on a base six by six, and bears the inscription: In memory of the deceased members of the First Volunteer Cavalry, Spanish-American war. Erected by members and friends of the regiment GOV. HAGERMAN RESIGNS Territorial Chief to Be: Succeeded by Army Officer. Washington.—Gov. Hagerman, of New Mexico, against whom charges were preferred recently, tendered his resignation and the president has appointed Capt. George Curry, governor of Samar province, Philippine islands, to the post. Gov. Hagerman was recently in Washington to answer charges that related to the transfer of territorial lands to a Pennsylvania de- H. J. HAGERMAN. (He Has Resigned as Governor of New Mexico at Request of President.) development company. While here he had a long interview with the president and Secretary Garfield about the charges, which he declared were the result of political intrigue. Capt. Curry enlisted in the Rough Rider regiment from Tularosa, N. M. He was a member of troop H and it was while he was serving in that organization that the president made his acquaintance. It is understood that the resignation was tendered in compliance with an intimation from the president that it would be accepted. Two hundred and twenty-six years ago a house was burned in Boston, which led to the promulgation of the first building law. This fact developed at a legislative hearing, and when told by Assistant Sollicitor Child aroused great interest. The order passed on March 16, 1681, was as follows: "About noon the chimney of Mr. Thomas Sharps' house in Boston took fire. The wind drove the fire to Mr. Colburn's house and burned that down also. For the prevention whereof in our new town indended this somer to be builded who have ordered that no man there shall build his chimney with wood nor cover his house with thach, which was readily assented unto."—Boston Herald. 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We are merchants and not speculators and our fair percentage of profit is all we ask. So, as long as these Diamonds last, it will be possible to buy them here under the regular market for fine stones. Ladies' Diamond Rings, $5.00 to $150.00. Ladies' Diamond Broaches, $5.50 to $1,000. Diamond Earrings, $15.00 to $500.00. Diamond Scarf Pins, $7.00 up. Diamond Cuff Buttons, $7.00 up. Diamond Studs, $10.00 up. We have Ladies' Handsome Diamond Rings set in Tiffany Mounting which we are selling at $30.00. This will make an appropriate present for Christmas. Every stone a ball of fire. CLOCKS AND BRONZES Clocks of all makes—American, French and German. We have a Clock as cheap as $5.00—must be seen to be appreciated. All Clocks kept in order for two years. IF TOJ VOIGTE. MANUFACTURINGJEWELER 725 7th Street, N rthwest Our stock of Jewelry and Bric-a-Brac is now complete. Each piece has been carefully selected and we feel satisfied that a visit for you will bear us out that we have as fine a selection as can be found anywhere. Why not give us a call tomorrow. Everybody has some friend whom they wish to make happy, it may be mother or father, sister or brother. It may be a wife, or it may be a sweetheart—and no better time than Christmas is so appropriate—so suggestive. Nothing makes one feel happier than to gladden the heart of another. Any article that you may select will be laid aside and delivered when wanted. Experienced clerks. Polite attention. Engraving Free of Charge. We mention here a few of our specials. Gentlemen's 20-year-Gold Filled American Stem Winders and Setters, $10. Ladies 20-year Gold Filled Stem Winders and Setters, $10. Gentlemen's 14-carat Solid Gold American Stem Winders and Setters, as cheap as $35. Children's Solid Silver Watches with Pin Attachment, $3.50; regular price, $4.50. Ladies Solid GoldWatches, Open Face, $8.00. Boys' Solid Silver Watches, $5 up. RINGS, LOCKETS, ETC. Gents' Solid Gold Signet Rings, $3.50 up. Ladies' Solid Gold Signet Rings, $2.00 up. Child's Solid Gold Signet Rings, $1.00 up. Ladies' Solid Gold Medallion Lockets, $4.00 up. Ladies Solid Gold Crosses, $4.00 up. Gents' Solid Gold Lockets, $4.00 up. Ladies' Solid Gold Bracelets, $5.00 up. Ladies' 14-Carat Gold Filled Lockets, $2.00 up. We engrave the monograms on them in the highest style of the art. Silver Tea Sets, $10.00 up. Silver Cake Baskets, $4.00 up. Silver Cups for Children, $1.25 up. Silver Baking Dish, 7.00. Silver Butter Dishes, $3.50 up. Silver Pickle Castors, $3.00 up. The above silver is the Genuine Rogers, which speaks for itself. CATHOLIC GOODS We have the largest line of Catholic Goods in the city. Genuine Pearl Rosaries, 35 cents up. Genuine Pearl Rosaries, strung rh 528 Wm. C 1225 and, 1227, 7 SOLE DISTRIEU KEYSTONE D-779 on Fine Silver, with $1.00 Silver Crucifix, 75 cents on Emerald, Sapphire, Garnet Ruby, Jade, Turquoise, Taz. Crystal, and Coral Rosaries strung in 14-Carat Gold-Filled Cham. $49.00 and $5.00. Will make a handsof Christmas present. Solid Gold Rosaries Genuine Stones, $25.00. Rosaries for special devotion viz.: Immaculate Conception, Ann's, St. Philomena, St. Antioch Seven Dolors, Infant of Praise, St. Joseph, etc., with prayers in English or German. PRAYER BOOKS High quality at low prices, as Key of Heaven, Manual of Prayers, St. Vincent's Manual, Vita Mecum, Sacred Heart, Follow of Christ (by Kempis), Bibles, and New Testaments, etc. We them in cases suitable for bride Christmas presents. RELIGIOUS MEDALS Religious Medals in Gold Silver; Immaculate Conception Benedict, St. Anthony, S Infant of Prague, St. Vincen Paul, St. Aloysius, e^-. Eight-Day Sanctuary Oil, per gallon. Crucifixes, hanging and stand Candle Sticks in Gold Silve Brass. Sacred Hearts, Solid Gold cents and $1.25. ICH OIL FIELD ON SEA ARINE EL DORADO REPORTED IN GULF OF MEXICO. Recovered by a Naval Officer Who Says Petroleum Covers an Area of 400 Miles and Is Four About 100 miles east of Louisiana and New Orleans Lieut. of the United States only discovered a field in area and four feet in the surface of the This find, which is millions, as soon as it to the southern ship-ated almost as much hunters as the dis- in the Klondike, and al- the wharves of Mobile of New Orleans, where in low-jowled builder of treasure trove is in they are planning ex- as made the old argo- event has so gripped the instincts of the southern is doubtful if such an event has been made be- n several days past the United States geographic office, under direction Lieut. Soley was work-able in receiving hundreds of observations from men interested in nature and who are inquiring about plotting the exact location of where the oil can be found. The activity along some of which has been unusual, and it is the one of the keenest business only of the south, but across the country, have expressed interest in sending out searching firms comprising experts in navigation and such skilled oil testers, to rate the oil and to report on the usefulness of making it a paying feature. An inattainable desire for rapidly acquired jobs has grown among the maritime men along the gulf coast in the excitement of the gold rush of 40 and a wild scramble for affording oil field threats to be in the weep before another week has come. According to one of the prospectors it has made arrangements to charm a large tank steamer and to install power pumping apparatus for bringing the oil from the sea, he fully reap a rich harvest, provideth a survey steamer which he has set the oil field makes a favorable corner in the quality of the oil and the access to getting it aboard. a me of the most conserv- cial houses careworn can have turned away from a grind of their daily du- expressed more than a lost in the discovery. OF ILLINOIS OIL There Were 3,222 Wells with Output of 60,000. - Figures just comple- number of producing oil mills field on March 1. there were 3,222 produc- follows: Casey pool of Clark county and Licking townships in city), 2,055; Crawford one of the two townships mil), 932; Lawrence addition to these there light wells in Coles, counties. They are, important because of their or of wells has come and there are at brigs at work in this are being brought the are more common few months ago, on wildcat work being wor to find new ter- production of the w about 60,000 bar- BUSINESS GAINS. 17.233 In Sjx Months in Proportion. statement of the general land office of the fiscal increase in the ade, the acreage total cash receipts the corresponding in the number of cases was 17,233, in the cash re- $1,467,122. office issued a location of the reopened to en- order of March acres; New Mex- Montana, 2,100. 710,000 acres; Wyoming, 1,240. on, 320,000 acres. Joy In Town. the first bathtub to the city. Rosebud's formally installed the barber shop of and there is re- the whole Rosebud tax was one of the rosebud rush, and has with a fall, but who chose to bathe n the installment plan. YERKES QUITS FEDERAL POST. Internal Revenue Commissioner Takes Up Law Practice. Washington.—John W. Yerkes, commissioner of internal revenue, has tendered his resignation to the president, who has accepted it with expressions of regret. Mr. Yerkes resigns to enter the practice of law in this city, having associated himself with one of its most prominent legal firms. Secretary Cortelyou was loath to lose Commissioner Yerkes' services in the treasury department, but the strong P. B. inducements made led to his resignation. Mr. Yerkes became commissioner of internal revenue December 20, 1900, and has been in office over six years. His conduct of his office has always been highly satisfactory to the administration. Mr. Yerkes for many years has been prominent in Republican politics of Kentucky and was at one time the nominee of his party for governor of that state. He has for years been recognized by the president as the head of his party, and his recommendations as to patronage have been followed. Efforts were recently made to have Mr. Yerkes accept the Republican nomination this year, but he declined, knowing of his intentions as to practicing law in this city. Favorite Canines in Olden Days Wore Coats of Mail. New York.—Years ago, when royalty devoted itself to the chase and considered greyhounds the finest of canine pets, it was the fashion to have the favorite dogs arrayed in armor. Recently a suit of this queer dog armor was discovered and experts puzzled their heads over it. No one knew what it was for, as the armored dog has never been a familiar sight to latter day collectors. The real use of the golden armor was learned by an expert that happened to recall to mind a picture of M. Armor for Hounds of Old. one of the famous Spanish rulers painted with his finest greyhound clad in handsomely wrought gold armor standing by his side. The expert's brother collectors, who had suggested surgical appliances and all sorts of queer things as a solution of the puzzle, were somewhat chagrined when they learned its true use. At present this odd armor is on exhibition in the royal collection at Madrid. Increased Speed Is Costly. Increased Speed Is Costly. The extra one and one-half knots that the big Cunard liners are to make over the Kaiser Wilhelm II., Germany's fastest ship, require the installation of 65 additional furnaces, six more boilers, over 52,000 additional square feet of heating surface, and the development of an additional 30,000 horsepower. To provide for the increased weight the ship has to be lengthened 75½ feet, broadened 16 feet, and deepened four feet, and the displacement enlarged by 12,000 tons. If turbines were not employed at least 25,000 horsepower engines, with shaft and screw propeller, would have been necessary, and many difficulties would have had to be solved to place these so as to balance weights and to avoid vibration. With rotary engines substituted for reciprocating engines there are economies of space and other advantages. An Author's Profits Lieut. Blisse, author of the famous book, "Aus Einer Kleinen Garnlson," received altogether £165 ($825) for his rights. It was admitted that the Austrian rights alone fetched £11,000 ($55,000). An action having been brought against the publishers and lost, it is feared that Lieut. Blisse will not have much of the £165 left—London Sphere. New Governor of Jamaica. SYDNEY OLIVIER Sydney Oliver, who has been appointed governor of Jamalca to succeed Sir Alexander Swettenham, was born in 1859, graduated at Corpus Christi college, Oxford university, and in 1882 entered the colonial office. In 1890-1891 he was acting colonial secretary of British Honduras, in 1895-1896 he was auditor general of the Leeward islands and was later private secretary to the earl of Belorne, secretary of the West India royal commission, colonial secretary of Jamalca and acting governor of Jamalca. In 1898 he was sent to Washington to assist in the negotiation of reciprocity treaties on behalf of the West Indian colonies. TO LIVE ON LONE ISLE PROF. WATSON, SCIENTIST, PLANS GRUSOE ADVENTURE. University of Chicago Instructor Will Take Up Residence on One of Tortugas to Study Strange Bird for Carnegie Institute. Chicago.—Robinson Crusoe's adventures on his desert isle in the Pacific ocean are to have a sequel in real life. Prof. John B. Watson, a member of the psychology department of the University of Chicago, left the other day for a desolate and uninhabited isle in the Gulf of Mexico, where he will live, attended only by a servant, in the interests of science. His destination is not recorded on many maps, the island being out of the path of commerce, unpeopled, and for the most part barren of vegetation. It is a member of the Dry Tortugas group and is 70 miles off the west coast of Florida. The nearest point accessible to the island is Key West. Prof. Watson's purpose in his visit to the island is to study a species of birds believed to be extinct in many parts of the world, and of rare value to zoologists and psychologists. Scientists have made repeated observations on the islands off the east coast of Florida, and expect rich findings by Prof. Watson. Little is known of the birds which he will study. It is believed that those which nest about the island have kept away from mankind for centuries, and his observations may solve some of the missing paleontological links. For a long time these birds have excited wonder among zoologists, and no attempt has been made to study them until the Carnegie institute asked Prof. Watson to make the investigation at its expense. The psychologist set out with all the knowledge about the birds attainable, but he declared he knew almost absolutely nothing about them. Prof. Watson has attained note recently by his experiments with white mice. He has worked to prove that they have an extra sense not found in man. This is a sense of direction, in addition to sight, smell, feeling, taste and hearing. He obtained a leave of absence from the university and will be gone for a length of time. He took with him a man to cook and care for his experimental luggage PEG RECALLS OLD CUSTOM. Hair from Heads of Quarrelling Couples Plugged in Tree's Heart. Greenfield, Ind.—After four two-inch boards had been taken off an oak log, at James Webb's sawmill, a walnut peg, an inch in diameter, was found, where it had been driven into the log. The peg was a foot long and reached the heart of the big log where, it is estimated, it had been driven probably 75 years ago. At the end of the peg was a coll of black hair, long and silken. Mr Webb has endeavored to learn the history of the log, but to no avail. Old people of the neighborhood are of the opinion that the coll of hair was placed there in accordance with a prevailing custom of pioneer times. This custom provided that when a man and wife could not get along or agree, instead of separating, as in these days, the neighbors cut a lock of hair from the head of each. A hole was then bored in a nearby tree, and the locks of hair driven to the heart by a walnut pin. After this it was believed the couple would live happy ever after. Antitoxin Which Destroys Spotted Fever Germs Found. New York.—Dr. E. Simon Flexner, of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, who has been searching for a remedy for cerebro spinal meningitis (spotted fever), believes he is near the goal. In trading the virulence of the disease and to discover a check he has used innumerable mice, gulnea pigs, rabbits and monkeys. A practical antitoxin will be brought out as a result of the research, it is hoped. Dr. Flexner believes that fresh guinea pig serum can destroy all the germs present, with the important provision that the number shall not be too great. The serum that may be used as an antitoxin is near the point of completion. Should another epidemic occur it is believed that the researches of Dr. Flexner will assist the medical profession to a most decided degree in taking care of it and preventing the usual large percentage of mortality. The beginning of Dr. Flexner's work was after the cerebro-spinal meningitis epidemic during the winter of 1904 and the spring of 1905. In the period of the epidemic there were about 4,000 cases. The deaths numbered 3,429. The percentage of deaths was 73.5. This tremendous fatality caused scientists all over the world to take up the subject of finding a remedy. The germ has the remarkable name of diplococcus intracellularis. Every experiment seemed to show that its life was short. It was also shown that the germ was to be found in the nose and pharynx and hence easily communicable. It was found later, however, that although the germ in itself, without attention, might be of short life, under certain conditions its period of existence was not limited by a few months. Cold is deadly to it. WEIGHS "SOULS" OF ANIMALS. Scientist Finds Mice and Kittens Are Lighter After Death. Los Angeles, Cal.-Prof. H. LaV. Twining, head of the science department at the Polytechnic, has made a number of experiments that apparently confirm recent reports that other scientists have determined what they consider the actual weight of a human being. Prof. Twining began his experiments on mice, kittens and grasshoppers. He has found that a distinct loss of weight follows the death of each of these creatures. In conducting his investigations Prof. Twining used a balance which records the minutest deviation in weight. Four pans of sulphuric acid were placed near to eliminate all moisture. A living mouse was placed in a Florence flask and hermetically sealed. The total weight was 12,886 grams. Upon death the weight was reduced 3.1 milligrams. A kitten which welghed 288.1 grams, as it was dying suddenly lost 100 milligrams, and at its last gasp it lost 60 milligrams. Convicts to Live on Molasse New Orleans.—Nine negro inmates of the parish jail will be used by the state board of health in a five-weeks' test to learn whether sugar molasses as it has been manufactured in Louisiana is injurious to the human health. Sulphuric acid is used in the Louisiana process, and the use of this chemical was recently stopped under an interpretation of the pure food law. The experiment consists in feeding the negroes plenty of molasses and making blood tests. President Iron, of the state board, said that no possible harm could come to the prisoners. CHURCH ALL WORLD CHURCH ALL WORLD PASTOR WHO REACHES FOLLOW-ERS THROUGH NEWSPAPERS. Some Facts Concerning the Life Work of Rev. Charles T. Russell Who Has Been Misrepresented. Allegheny, Pa.—One of the busiest men in the United States is Charles T. Russell, of Allegheny. Some people call him Rev. Charles T. Russell, but he himself declaims all titles, believing that as Jesus and the apostles disclaimed them so should he. Russell is the leader of a religious movement which has its followers all over the world. He is not the originator of a sect, but simply claims membership in the original church institution of the scriptures, therein described simply as "the church, whose names are written in heaven." It has no houses of worship of its own, and Pastor Russell's plan for reaching his numerous and widely-scattered followers with his discourses is a unique one. He travels a great deal, preaching in opera houses in the large cities of the country, and through arrangements with various newspapers gladly printing the discourses because of the increased circulation which accrues to them through the subscriptions of Russell's many followers. Thus he preaches each Sunday to a P CHARLES T. RUSSELL (Pennsylvania Pastor Who Has World- Wide Church.) congregation of hundreds of thousands. Russell has been considerably disturbed of late over false and misleading accounts of his teachings and his plans which have appeared in many newspapers. Among other things, it was recently announced that he was endeavoring to get control of Dowle's Zion City and turn it into a home for his followers. "Nothing could be more untrue," he declares. "I have no desire for Zion City, and there have been no negotiations whatever in the matter." It has also been published that Russell is "the no-heil preacher"—because he teaches there is no place of future fiery torment. Pastor Russell declares that he does not believe in hell as a place of eternal torment, but holds that the "sheol" of the Old Testament and the "hades" of the New Testament is the state of death—that mankind, because of original sin, is under a death sentence, which affects all mentally, morally and physically, and culminates in the tomb. He holds that redemption was from the tomb, that Christ died for humanity's sins, and that as a result of this redemption all mankind is ultimately to be released from this state of death and given instruction which will lead to eternal life, if they are obedient to such leading, in the Millennial age. Nor does Pastor Russell doubt in the least the existence of. Satan, though this has been alleged of him. In a sermon which he recently delivered on "The Overthrow of Satan's Empire," he makes his position on this point very clear, saying: "We are aware that our Lord's words to Peter, 'Get thee behind me, Satan,' are made the basis for the denial that there is any personal devil or subordinate demons. Our reply is that although any man may become an adversary of God (a satan), the scriptures everywhere speak of the prime mover in evil as 'the' devil, 'the' satan. He is the great murderer. He murdered our first parents by decelving them, and thus induced them to be disobedient to their Creator." It was recently stated in several newspapers that in a divorce trial, which resulted in the legal separation of Pastor Russell and his wife, about a year ago, he had said, "his love was like that of a jellyfish, in that it went out to any spirit which responded." This statement distressed Russell considerably, inasmuch as the truth was that the remark in question was attributed to Russell by a witness during the trial, and was emphatically denied on the stand by him. It has been said of Russell that "money pours into his office coffers like water," and that his sect is immensely wealthy. This is not the case. "We have sufficient," he says, "and we never take up collections, but we have no enormous wealth. We care only for enough to enable us to spread our gospel to humanity wherever it is needed." PROSPERITY IN HOLLAND. Agriculture and Dairy Farming Flourished Last Year. London.—The following dispatch from The Hague to the London Times is of interest: "On the whole the year 1906 may be described as one of the most prosperous years in Holland's recent history. Agriculture and dairy farming, the economic corner stones of the Netherlands, have been more than usually profitable; the dry summer, combining with normally abundant water supply, produced excellent cereal and grass crops and prices ruled very high. Industrial activity was at a high pitch and commerce and shipping left little to complain of. The low water in the Rhine and its estuaries caused some loss and defrays to the transit and river-shipping trades, but on the whole these trades also were very active, reflecting, as they did, the state of the German industries which use the Dutch waterways "Still more conducive to the national welfare was the remarkable prosperity of the produce trades of Holland's vast East India colonies. Tobacco, tin, sugar, spices and coffee came in abundant supplies and sold at high prices and this caused a degree of prosperity to prevail in Java, Sumatra and the other possessions which could not fail to affect the numerous Dutch capitalists who have invested enormous suras in these tropical possessions." USE PORTO RICAN COFFEE. Effort to Be Made to Cultivate a Taste For It Washington.—Uncle Sam is about to make a systematic effort to cultivate a taste for Porto Rican coffee among the people of the United States. Persons who claim to be authorities in coffee matters declare that the bean grown in Porto Rico furnishes the richest and at the same time most delicious coffee that can be made. Yet for some reason or other there is very little market for the product in this country. The government will undertake to boil Porto Rico coffee and give it away in order that the people may become acquainted with its delightful qualities. This will be done at the coming Jamestown exposition, where a special booth will be fitted up to dispense cups of Porto Rican coffee. Pretty darkeyed girls from that tropical island, attired in neat and attractive native costumes, will serve the coffee and the government will pay the bill. This exhibit will be somewhat similar to the famous corn kitchen which the government maintained at St Louis in order to exploit the possibilities of this cereal. MUCH USED WEDDING GIFT. Silver Card Tray Which Has Been Presented to Many Brides. Providence, R. I.—A Providence girl who has been married about six months had wedding cards a short time ago from an old school friend who had given her a wedding present, which, of course, demanded one in return. Among her wedding presents the Providence girl had duplicates in the shape of, two silver card trays, and in a spirit of economy she decided to give one of these to her friend. It was marked with her own initials, but it would be only a matter of a few minutes to have them removed and the proper monogram cut. She took it to the jeweler and explained what was to be done. He picked up the tray, looked at it closely and smiled. "Madame," said he, "it will be impossible. I have already changed the initials on this same tray five times and it has worn so thin that I cannot do it again without cutting through the bottom." TRIPLETS EXHAUST PURSE. Laborer Now Has Seventeen Children and Asks for Help. Omaha, Neb.—Mrs. Anton Machal, of South Omaha, gave birth a few days ago to triplets, two girls and a boy, whose combined weight was 18 pounds, the boy weighing five pounds, one of the girls seven and the other six pounds. Mrs. Machal is the mother of 18 children, all but one of whom are now living. One died in infancy a number of years ago. The children living are all strong, healthy youngsters and none of them has ever been seriously ill. The father of this large family of boys and girls is a laborer. So many and so heavy have been the demands made upon his slender purse by his fast-growing family that he has been at last reduced to straitened circumstances and with the birth of the triplets he was compelled for the first time to call for financial aid to keep the wolf from his door. Whistle to Cure Snorer. White Plains. N. Y.-In a divorce suit of Mrs. Henry D. Archer against her husband the defendant alleged cruel and inhuman treatment on the part of his wife on the following grounds: "The plaintiff has continually annoyed the defendant by taking a tin whistle to bed with her and blowing it when the defendant wanted to go to sleep, giving as an excuse that the defendant had been snoring, and that this was her remedy to wake him up and breaking him of the habit." In the papers originally filed Mrs. Archer charges her husband with turning her mother's picture to the wall in their home. Miss Hattie A. Johnson died last Wednesday morning at her residence, 301 Elm street. Her funeral was preached in 19th Street Baptist Church, and her remains were sent to Richmond, Va., for interment. January, 1906—Number of members, 229; new members, 18; total 247; dropped, 3; deaths, 1; total, 4. January, 1907—Total number of members, 243. January, 1906—Temporary fund,$2.22; dues through January, 1907, $840.85. January, 1907, temporary fund, $903.07. Expenses—Sick dues, $150; general expenses, $97.40; mortuary benefits, $100, Expended, $347.40. Temporary fund, $903.07; expended, $347.40; balance, $555.67; 80 per cent of temporary fund, to be added to permanent fund, $444.54. Temporary fund, $555.67; 80 per cent of temporary fund, $444.54; temporary fund, January, 07, $111.13; interest, $11.21; temporary fund, $122.34. Total from entertainments held May 16, 1906, $640.65; expenses, $365.02; to be added to permanent fund, $275.63. Permanent fund, January, 1906, $2- 613.03; 80 per cent of temporary fund, $444.54; net receipts from entertainment, $276.63; interest, $44.28; permanent fund January, 1907, $3,377.47; temporary fund January, 1907, $122.34; amount in treasury January, 1907, $3,499.80. Miss E. F. G. Merritt, president. Mr. J. D. Baltimore, 1st vice-president, Miss A. V. Thompkins, 2d vice-president. Miss L. C. Randolph, treasurer. Miss E. D. Barrier, financial secretary. Miss U. V. Brooks., recording secretary. Board of Directors--Miss F. S. Bell, Miss R. A. Boston, Miss M. C. Burke, Miss H. E. Drew, Mr. G. Forrester, Miss H. A. Hebbron, Mist A. T. Howard. Miss M. L. Jordan, Miss M. Liggons, Miss C. E. Martin, Miss L. A. Robinson, Miss F. J. Smith, Dr. C. H. Thomas, Miss M. V. Tibbs, Dr. M. E. Gibbs. - National Baptist Sunday School Congress and Young People's Chautauqua at New Orleans, Louisiana. It is announced by the promoters that owing to a special session of Louisiana Baptist State Convention, which convenes in Eaton Rouge, La., June 25-26, 1907, the sessions of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress and Young People's Chantauqua, which has been called to meet in New Orleans, La., June 26-30, will have their oepning session at the First African Baptist Church on Third Street between Franklin and Liberty streets, New Orleans, La., on the morning of June 27, and will continue daily up to and including Monday, July This extension was necessitated in order that all of the brothers of the State Convention might be present at the opening, as it was their request. Tickets will be on sale and will read for the 26th as per call, but the 26th will be taken up in the assignment of homes and other preliminaries necessary on such occasion. In accepting the invitation of the Baptist City Pastors' Conference of New Orleans, La., to bring the Congress to that city, it was done for the benefit of the denominational growth in New Orleans. The secretary of this Conference, Rev. A. Hubbs, with the president, Rev. A. Sims, the instructor, Rev. C. Tharps, together with the treasurer, Rev. G. W. Torney, has assured the management of the Congress repeatedly that all will be in readiness and that no messenger or delegate will have the slightest cause to complain. This assurance has also been given by the officers of the State Conventions and it is urged that all Sunday school workers begin their preparations to take charge of the Crescent City. The death of ex-Judge J. Herbert Potts, one of the best-known of Jersey City's public men—one who served the people ably in many important capacities—was briefly though feelingly and eloquently referred to in Judge McCarthy's court by Mr. Spraggins, the well-known and highly esteemed colored lawyer, of Jersey City. If we are not mistaken, to Mr. Spraggins belongs the distinction and the honor of being the first member of the bar to call judicial attention to the sad event. That such should be the case is not, however, surprising, as such incidents are characteristic of Mr. Spraggins, besides which the lawyer has always had the highest admiration for Judge Potts, which feeling was sincerely reciprocated by the Judge, who upon more than one occasion went out of his way to speak in the highest terms of Mr. Spraggins' sterling gins was admitted to practice at the New ability as a lawyer. It is now some years since Mr. Sprag- Jersey Bar, and during all that time his course has been such as to win not only the confidence of the public, but the sincere admiration ow the bench anad of his fellow-members. He has often been connected with important cases, and his conduct of the same has been such as to fully justify his high reputation as a lawyer. It is lives uch as his that justify the expectations of the future of the colored race entertained by Booker T. Washington and others. The career of Mr. Spraggins shows conclusively that brains and energy can not be circumscribed by prejudice or the so-called "color line." It is not to be disputed that women exercise an important influence upon the economic condition of this country. As buyers of merchandise at retail they are pretty much the whole thing. At all events they greatly outclass the men alike in the number and volume of purchases. A few days ago an assemblage of Chicago dressmakers listened to an address by Mrs. Belle Armstrong Whitney, of New York, and were told, in substance, that there need be no fear of a great financial panic so long as women continue to wear plenty of fashionable clothes. Mrs. Whitney is quoted as saying: "WWomen wear new clothes that men may make money. The reason that we have new fashions in dress is because men who have billions invested in the manufactories and dry goods stores of the world insist upon earning just as big dividends one year as another. "If they waited for women to wear out clothes they bought last year dividends wold be passed this year. If you refused to wear new clothes for six months there would be a financial crisis that would be world-wide. So in wearing fashions early and late you are helping to dispel financial clouds and giving the worker and the capitalist their due." We had supposed that richly dressed women wore lots of new clothes for a reason very different from that of wishin gto help the men make money. But we may be wrong. It is possibly an error to conclude that women indulge their taste for fine apparel and plenty of it because their husbands make plenty of money, and not, as Mrs. Whitney asserts, to insure good dividends from industrial investment. PUTTING ON THE CAP AND BELLS. The Senate of the Florida Legislature has made a dunce of itself, and has invited the whole State to put on the cap and bells. It has passed a bill declaring null and void within the confines of the State the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments that grew out of the civil war and which were intended to guarantee perfect political equality to the Negroes who had been freed from slavery. The bill is now pending in the lower house of the Florida Legislature, but we have an idea that it will be laughed out of that body, thus saving the State from the ludicrous attitude before all the world in which it would be placed should the short-sighted and hot-headed Senate at Tallahassee be permitted to have its foolish way. · When South Carolina, under the leadership of John C. Calhoun, a statesman of great resolution and profound convictions, essayed the task of nullification, the indomitable Jackson, himself a South Carolinian by birth, was President and issued a ringing proclamation that was the prelude to the great assertion of nationalism that called into the field a quarter of a century later armies that shook the world, Jackson's proclamation postponed the great war over the question of State rights, though in the then unsettled condition of the relations between the Federal and State authority the bloody drama of the '60's was inevitable. In this day we need no Jackson's "By the eternal" to check State defiance of national authority, but what we do need is a fool-killer among all assemblages of men, North and South, like that which comprises the majority of the Florida Senate. While Federal authority laterally may have grown too aggressive and is inclined to overstep its proper limits, this tendency of the times is not due to shortcomings of the Constitution, but rather to the laxity of State governments. The Supreme Court of the United States has preserved to the States exclusive control of the elective franchise, so that on that score there can be no complaint of Federal interference in any form in our elections. Moreover, and of still higher benefit to all the people, the North has become better acquainted with conditions in the South during the past decade or so, and we discern in no responsible quarter disposition on this side of the Potomac to stir up the animosities of the dead and buried past. Action such as that taken by the Florida Senate is calculated to reopen the old sores of sectionalism and set the hounds of hateful demagogy everywhere to snarling and yelping. Industrially and politically the races are getting along in the South better than ever before. The contention that the race problem is national and not sectional has gained recognition in every part of the country. This marks a progress in the solution of that tremendous question creditable alike to the good sense, patriotism, and forbearance of both sections. The time may come when discussion of the repeal of one or both of the amendments acted upon by the Florida Senate may take on a national character, but when it does the South will not be the leader in it. However, this phase of the main question is strictly academic at present, and is almost on a par in silliness with the proposed nullification movement in Florida. The thing for the States now to do is to regulate their internal affairs under existing provisions of the Constitution, so as to curb the forces of centralization and not make the braggart assertion of setting at naught within their limits any of those provisions. ITEMS ON THE WING. Ill. R. R. Goodman is one of our prominent members of the G. A. R. Comrade Goodman is highly respected in'G. A. R. circles. III. J. O. Holmes, 33d Degree, is still doing business at the same old stand. The Colored Settlement is till at 116-118 M street southwest. This is something that our people should look up, as it is for the betterment of our poor. A large number of police chiefs will visit our city in June, via Jamestown. The State Senate at St. Paul, by a vote of 37 to 10, refused to endorse Roosevelt in his fight against E. H. Harriman. Dr. L. H. Harris, the prominent southwest druggist, met with a painful accident last week by nearly cutting off his fingers from his hands. Dr. P. B. Brooks, our popular Southwest physician, has him under treatment. The doctor is much improved. His wife, Mrs. Dr. Harris, is in charge of the business. The former Secretary of the Treasury under Cleveland (Mr. Fairchilds) has been arrested for forgery in the third degree at New York. He is out on $10,000 bail. There will be a great gathering of tuberculosis experts in Washington, Dr. C., next September, to discuss the cause of disease and its treatment. Vice-President Fairbanks is making himself solid with the Masons of the United States. Mr. Fairbanks in the coming race will give his brother (the President) a hard run. Murder cases nowadays are disposed of under the heading of brainstorms, and stealing under the head of kleptomania. This only applies to certain people. Fine feathers make fine birds. The white heavayweights of the United States have decided to ignore Jack Johnson, the colored heavyweight, when he returns from his trip abroad. He has been having a good time, and has made lots of money. After July 1 the floors of stables in the District of Columbia, within certain limits, must be laid with watertight material. (New regulations of the Health Department.) There will be a general raise of the teachers' pay in the District of Columbia, independent of the Board of Education, after June 30. May 15 the firemen's graves will be decorated in the District of Columbia by the Fire Department. The present Postmaster of the District of Columbia, in his recent invention of the tab system on letters, has raised a kick from the business men. Every day we read in the papers of the criminal acts of the white brother and sister, yet it is claimed that the Negro is the bad egg. All the Negro of the United States has got to do is to pull together and he will come out all right. Rev. Dr. Howard sailed for Europe ast week. The church gave him $500 to spend while on his trip. ('Some of our minister friends have good times while going through life.) From different newspapers we find that the President is being condemned by not, only the colored people, but the whites as well. Some of his friends advocate him being selected as the President for life. As we said before the country is slowly merging into a kingdom. The companies of the N. G. D. C. will be sent to Fort Washington in July for artillery instructions and an outing. The oldest newsboy in the United States is Lewis Edmondson, of Romney, W. 'Va.; age, 95 years. He is a modern Samson up to date. He belongs to the race. Read The Ree Ives Virginia Claret -of light construction and singularly vinous. The addition of sparkling water enhances its very pleasant, soft taste. Quality House 909 7th St. Phoore 374 Established 1866. Gold and silver watches, diamonds, jewelry, arts, mechanics, tools nare'. Old gold and silver pendant. Unrethered pledges for sale. 36: Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. READ THE BEE. British Expert Offers Hope to Seaick Travelers. London.—Ships that will not rock is the heavenly dream of Sir William White, late chief constructor of the British navy, held out to ocean travelers as likely to be realized at some future time. Sir William put before the members of the Institution of Naval Architecture recently the results of experiments with Dr. Schlick's gyroscopic apparatus for steadying ships. The experiment s were carried out on a German first-class torpedo boat, the apparatus (a flywheel one meter in diameter, oscillating on trunnions, and making up to 3,000 revolutions a minute) being placed in a compartment before the boiler room. In all cases, said Sir William White, the practical effect was to extinguish the rolling motion of a ship almost immediately. The torpedo boat was practically deprived of rolling motion, and was simply subjected to heaving motions. To use Dr. Schlick's words: "The waves seemed to disapper under her, and she rose with a gentle motion vertically upwards, and sank again just as gently into the trough of the sea without even spray coming on board to any extent worth mentioning." Steamships of high speed, continued Sir William, formed a class in which the steadying effect of gyro would be of great advantage there would be no difficulty in them. It might be anticipated that experiments would be made before long with gyroscopic apparatus in destroyers and in the smaller classes of cruisers. VERTICAL TRAVEL IS HEAVY. Stair Climbing in New York Wastes the People's Energy. New York.—Conservative estimates have it that New York's daily aggregation of vertical travel incident to the use of stairs is about 20,000 miles, consumes nearly five years of time, and involves the expenditure of 1,000,000 horsepower. All this is the total for only one day; in a year the city's residents spend 1,750 years in getting up and down. At a minimum at least 5,000,000 stair trips of a single flight each are made daily, for this means of vertical travel is necessary not only in homes, stores and older office buildings, but also in reaching the subway or elevated lines. In a word, New York is face to face with the necessity of saving for her citizens the time and energy now expended in climbing. Under certain conditions, of course, elevators accomplish this end; under others, where travel is heavy during rush hours, the moving stairway, now installed at a few elevated stations, saves minutes and power in the most efficient way. Great interest, too, centers in the "ramp," which is to give access to the street from the McAdoo tunnels. The "ramp" is simply a spiral incline plane, and such being the case, the reason for its adoption is not easy to see. It is the oldest means of vertical travel known, having been used in Assyria before stairs were in vented GOOD RED BLOOD MAKES YOU FEEL GREAT. Graham's Sulphur Compound. This is a compound cleansing tonic remedy which we can recommend to those who desire a general blood and system medicine. Suitable for spring. It is an excellent blood purifier and enricher. Make a run-down, tired person eat better, feel better, sleep better and look better. It is a reliable, meritorious article, guaranteed under the pure drug law, and backed by the manufacturer's personal guarantee that if it does not give good results in every case the money paid will be promptly and cheerfully refunded. Especially beneficial in eczema, skin troubles, boils, pimples or any blood impurity. A STRONG TESTIMONIAL: I had a terrible case of eczema with intense itching, and after trying several physicians and a number of proprietary preparations without results, a friend advised me to take Graham's Sulphur Compound. I took two bottles, and am happy to say it effected a complete cure. Respectfully, W. D. ARRISON, Cigar Dealer, 200 5th St., S. E., Washington, D. C. Doesn't the above convince you? This is only one of many genuine testimonials from well-known Washington people. $1.50 COUPON $1.50 Present this Coupon and we will give you the mammoth $1.50 size Graham's Sulphur Compound for $1.02 Only one bottle to a customer, and the Coupon must be presented: : : : $1.50 COUPON $1.50 JOHN E. COLLINS, ATTORNEY. SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA. Holding a Probate Court. Estate of Margaret Mathews, deceased. No. 14,185. Administration Docket 36. Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament of-said deceased, and for letters testamentary on said estate, by James L. Mathews, it is ordered this 10th day or April, A. D. 1907, that Lewis Hawkins, Lottie Brown and Joseph Porter and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Monday, the 27th day of May, A. D. 1907, at 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and The Bee once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned—the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. Ashley M. Gould, Justice. Attest: W. C. Taylor, Deputy Register on Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. John E. Collins, Attorney. W. C. MARTIN, ATTORNEY. ST PREME COURT OF THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA. Holding a Probate Court. No. 14,333, Administration. This is to give notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of Wiley A. Bailey, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of March, A. D. 1908; otherwise they may by. law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 26th day of March, 1907. Ada L. Bailey, 1518 New Jersey avenue, N. W. James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. ' W. C. Martin, Attorney. L. MELENDEZ KING, ATTORNEY. SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS- No. 14419, Administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of Joseph West, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 22d day of April, A.D. 1908; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 22d day of April, 1907. Attest—James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. ZEPH P. MOORE, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding a Probate Court. No. 14.406, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of William J. Bush, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authc: ucated, to the subscriber, on or before the 22d day of April, A. D. 1908; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 25th day of April, 1907. Lucy R. Bush, 208 O St., N. W. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. WSRichardson A stitch in time saves nine. At this drug store are all the freshest drugs, choice perfumes and toilets. Before going to the Jamestown Exposition get your toilet articles at this store and save money. SODA FOUNTAIN open the year round. RICHARDSON'S. PURE DRUGS. 316 41/2 Street, S. N. HOLLY MOUNT PURE RYE WHISKEY. Sold Only By JOHN F. MEENEHAN, 14th St. and Rhode Island Avenue, N. W., . WASHINGTON. D. C. Phone N. 3166. DRUG STORES. One of the most successful drug guests in South Washington is Mr George W. Murray, Second and C streets. He is affable, and his drugs are always fresh. If you want Easter guests, don't fail to call and see him. RICHARDSON'S. This is an up-to-date drug store, where you get everything you want in the drug line. Everybody in South Washington knows Dr. Richardson. SPECIAL NOTICES For Rent.—Three good office rooms and lodge rooms for rent. See W. R. Griffin, Notary Public, True Reformers' Hall, Twelfth and U Sts., northwest. FOR SALE Stylish, up-to-date canopy top Surrey (for one horse), for $85. Cost $200 three years ago. Highest offer takes it. J. Jay Gould, 421 9th street FOR SALE. Colonial Beach lot for sale; only $125, on high land, near the wharf size, 50 by 150 feet. J. J. Gould, 421 Ninth street HIGHER WAGES TO NEGRO WORKMEN HIGHER WAGES TO NEGRO WORKMEN Secured by This New Union Order—Grows By Leaps and Bounds—Started Five Years Ago with Notting But a "Principle"—Now Has Over 400 Subordinate Lodges and 36,000 Members. Over 30,000 homes of our people have been filled with joy, because of the Protection of a great and powerful Union Order, which is using its strength and influence to secure better conditions for our people. This is the first and only great Union Order in this country, holding an International Union Charter from the Courts, which gives full Protection and Benefits to our race There is no color, race or sex the crimination in this Order. The nego has an equal standing with the white members, and can be elected to hold any office. Every effort is made to advance the condition of the members by securing equal opportunities to work with other workmen, to learn the trades and to have steady work at high wages and Union hours. The Grand Lodge donates $100.00 for the burial of each deceased member. A fine monthly Journal is published. A Membership Book of the Order is recognized by all Lodges everywhere. Dissressed members are assisted. Each member and Subordinate Lodge has the privilege of buying stock in the Order, on low monthly payments, sand stock paying 8 per cent interest, guaranteed. A Leading Negro Deputy is wanted in each locality, AT ONCE, to form Lodges, sell Buttons, take Journal subscriptions, sell Stock and act as DISTRICT DEPUTY ORGANIZER. Our work can be done in spare hours, but many are devoting their whole time and attention to it. Big money is made by good hustlers. Write at once. State name paper, and enclose 10 cents for formation and postage. Address THE I. L. U. GRAND LODGE, 34 to 40 Canby Building, Dayton, Ohio. ```markdown ```