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VOL.27 NO.34 NEGRO EDITOR'S REPLY TO JUDGE NORWOOD. From the Savannah (Ga.) News. Editor Morning News: I ask you to give to the public the enclosed clipping from The Bee, a paper published in Washington, D. C, by some Negroes. It is valuable education for both races, the ruddy and the black. It is light out of darkness. It is proof out of the Negro's mouth of all I said of him in my review of his race, December 31, to wit: First, that God has set an im- possible limit to the Negro's intellect; second, that, as a corollary, the white man's effort to educate him beyond that limit is not only useless, but injurious so both races; third, that the repression, during two hundred years of slavery of his non-moral ptylogeny, or nach characteristics; fourth, that when the ture, did not change or eliminate his repressive power of slavery was removed, he, at once, developed this ingrained, ineradicable psychic condition existing in Africa for millions of years; fifth, that his only conception of government now is brute force. This applies to the generation since Emancipation. This Negro's editorial demonstrates, first, the limit on his intellect; second, the injury to him and the white race caused by his so-called education; third, his non-perception of truth; fourth, his inability to reason, and fifth, and especially, his racial brute-force. "Thomas M. Norwood of Savannah, Ga, has paid for his vile wrath against the colored man in the South. Elsewhere in The Bee will be read with disgust Norwood's attack upon colored Americans in the South. Since the retirement of Vardaman of Mississippi never have such utterances been made against colored Americans in the South. The country may not know who Norwood is. He was at one time in the United States Senate. His record does not show any degree of brilliancy, while a member of that branch of Congress. He was a candidate for Governor of Georgia against Colquit, and neither received the nomination; they both ran as Independent Democrats. Norwood was then appointed a Police Court judge, such as we have in this city. "The South that is a portion of it loves to feed upon such rot as Norwood throws to it. There are some gentlemen in the South and there are Southern ladies who do not fear the colored man and feel safer in his presence than they do in the presence of the poor white trash. "This Police Court judge, who claimed to have tried over 12,000 colored people, failed to state how many white prisoners have been tried and convicted before him. "This man has read no history of the colored man. The greatest generals, philosophers, scientists, physicians, scholars, orators, inventors and the like may be found among the colored race. The greatest thieves, murderers and scoundels are found among the people Norwood claims to represent. The colored man has not learned how to carry away banks, trust funds, railroads and insurance companies as yet. If the colored American is permitted to become contaminated with Anglo-Saxon civilization he will soon learn all his tricks and his art of destruction. If At present he is contented with robbing chicken coops or ham houses and watermelon patches. He doesn't attempt to debauch the women of the white race as white men do with colored women. The colored man does not set up and maintain white sporting houses as white men do. If farther South is similar to the District of Columbia, there are five or six colored sporting houses supported entirely by white patrons. This kind of living does not speak very well for Anglo-Saxon civilization, of which this Police Court Judge Norwood speaks, "Our respectable colored girls in this city are afraid to walk upon the public streets for fear of being pursued by some white scoundel. There is more immorality among the Norwood class in the South than there is among the colored people." NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE NOTES. The next annual meeting of the National Negro Business League is to be held at Baltimore, Maryland, toward the middle of August 1908. The Baltimore Negro Business League, under the leadership of Harry T. Pratt, the president, is already perfecting plans for the entertainment of the officers and delegates. A monster meeting in this behalf is soon to be held in Lyric Hall, Baltimore, and will be addressed by a speaker of national reputation, under the patronage of the leading business and professional men of the city. Beginning with the month of Janu- ary, M. M. Lewey, editor of The Florida Seminel, Pensacola, will begin the systematic organization of local Negro Business Leagues successively in the States of Florida, Alabama and Georgia. Mr. Lewey is an earnest follower and officer of the National Negro Business League, and will push the organization of these local leagues with unrivalled enthusiasm. No league is hereafter to be recognized as such until a charter has been secured from the national organization. The State Negro Business Leagues of Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, and Indiana, through their officers, are now corresponding with the officers of the national organization looking to co-operative effort in organizing local leagues in each of the States named, and also throughout the surrounding States as well. It is hoped to greatly increase the number of local leagues holding charters. William H. Davis, official stenographer of the National Negro Business League, has been ill-much since the last meeting at Topeka, Kan., and for that reason has just been able to transcribe his voluminous notes. The work as turned over to the corresponding secretary is a model of stenographic precision, and completely covers every incident of the Topeka meeting. The notes will now be speedily edited and turned over to the printer for early publication. The local Negro Business League at Waterbury, Conn., has been incorpora d under the laws of the State, and is actively pushing business development among the Negro people of that vicinity. A $12,000 building has been constructed by the League and is rented to six colored families each family, having five rooms and a bath. The president of this League is W. F. Miller; the secretary and general manager, Jas. E. Keford. As a means of preserving interest in local Negro Business Leagues, Hon. R. L. Smith, president, respectively of he Farmers' Improvement Society of Texas and of the Texas State Negro Business League, suggest the following: 1. That a summary be read at each meeting of the most important industrial events affecting the race throughout the country occurring between the meetings. 2. That each member be required to save something each week out of his earning and bank it so that the members may always have funds. President Smith states that he finds these plans beneficial, and that they have also induced the various women's clubs of the State to follow their plan of systematic saving. The local Negro Business League at Mound Bayou, Miss., of which W. T. Montgomery is president, has undertaken to improve the county roads centering in Mound Bayou, so that the farmers may not be interrupted in reaching the city with their products. It has also undertaken to erect a $100,000 oil mill, and in this effort is being assisted by the Mississippi State Negro Business League. The Negro Business League of Okmulgee, I. T., is distributing literature calling attention to the business opportunities of that section. A homesekers' co-operative company and a trust company have recently been organized there and these organizations, together with the local league, are promoting the business development of the Negro people of that immediate territory. Hon. C. First Johison, of Mobile, Alabama, the District Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of the State of Alabama, was in the city this week as the guest of Grand Master Houston. Grand Master Houston left the city last week for Philadelphia o attend the aJnuary session of he Sub-Committee of Management. CHIEF CLERK POTTS. Mr. Y. D. Potts, chief clerk of the Police Court, is a man who has the confidence and respect of the bar. He is not only a competent official, but he is an accommodating official to the bar. At no hour in the night, if the proper bond is presented will this official refuse to leavet his home to release a prisoner. At no time has he taken a bond that would not properly secure the attendance of a prisoner. It was rumored some few days ago that someone was making an effort to succeed him in his position. The removal of Mr. Potts will never be accomplished so long as Judge Mullowney is upon the bench. uJdge Mullowney does not believe in small things and neither does he believe in being a party to dirtv politics. He plays no politics. He is open as book and when an official does his duty Judge Mullowney will sustain him,no matter what others may want. Mr. Potts has a large circle of friends who willish him well. WASHINGTON POINT FOR FORAKER IN OHIO STRUGGLE Another complication has been injected into the Ohio political situation by the ruling on behalf of the National Committee, that the Bronson law will not permit selection of the delegates to the National Convention at primaries. There will have to be a convention in each district. This ruling is made by the majority of the subcommittee on call for the Convention: Messrs. Streeter, of New Hampshire; Yerkes, of Kentucky and Kellogg, of Minnesota. There is no doubt it will stand as the ruling of the National Committee. Dover's Announcement. Secretary Dover announces the ruling in this statement: "Several requests have been received at the Republican National Committee headquarters for a ruling as to whether or not, under the provisions of the law for the National Convention and the Ohio election laws, district delegates and alternates from that State can be elected by direct primaries. THE LONDON TIMES JON. BENJAMIN R. PURDSALL HON. BENJAMIN P. BIRDSALL "No one has authority to interpret, officially for the committee any State laws or the call, and no opinion could be given which would in any way bind the committee or the National Convention. However, for the guidance of the officers of the committee in replying to those and other requests for information, the legal question involved was submitted to three distinguished lawyers, members of the committee. "Copies of Section 2916, of the Ohio statutes and of the call were submitted to them with a request that they give their opinions on the issue raised. Two of the three express the opinion that under a strict construction of the statute referred to, district delegates and alternates to the National Convention cannot be elected by direct primaries. The third has not yet given a final or definite opinion." Foraker Faction Benefits The significance of this decision is that the Foraker people will now get the benefit of their control of the machinery, by Congressional districts, in calling and choosing delegates. They control the machinery in a good many districts where they could not hope for a majority vote in the primary. Their hope, of course, is to use the machinery to produce delegates for the senior Senator. A DESPERATE STRUGGLE A DESPERATE STRUGGLE. There is a petition being circulated by Dr. J. E. McDuffie, an official in the government, among the ministers and the teachers in the interest of Dr. Wilder and Rev. Clair, pastor of Asbury Church. This petition sets out the qualities and merits of the doctor and the minister, and tells why they should be elected delegates from the District of Columbia to the next National Convention. One very influential and distinguished minister to whom the petition was presented informed the holder that he did not think ministers should meddle in politics. Dr. Clair is pastor of Asbury Church, and it is not likely that there will be any necessity for soul-saving at the convention in Chicago. Just what Dr. Clair's qualifications are The Bee is unable to state. Dr. Wilder's home is in South Carolina. Dr. Clair is an itinerant minister, who is liable to be transferred to another station at the nex Methodis Conference. DAY JANUARY 18, 1908. Supt. Stuart Honored The colored teachers in the public schools met in the auditorium of the M Street High School Friday after noon, January 10th, and tendered their new superintendent, Mr. A. T. Stuart, a reception. The tired and care-worn look that had heretofore appeared upon the faces of the teachers had disappeared. Those who seemed to have been downhearted no longer carried a look of despondency and fear. It was a brilliant company of teachers who had for fifteen months been the targets and many shots of official octracism, abuse and prejudice. The shades of beauty, the look of happiness and self-confidence once more had made their appearance. About 3.15 p.m. Miss Gibbs, one of the brightest teachers in the corps, acted as presiding officer, and in a characteristic speech assured the officials who had honored them with their pres- 10 ence that the teachers were confiden that one of their great burdens had been lifed off their shoulders. The firs official introduced was Capt. James F. Oyster, president of the Board of Education. The applause lasted fully five minutes when the jovial and able president of the Board was introduced. Teachers as well as spectators waved their handkerchiefs and shouted enthusiastically when he was presented by Miss Gibbs. Captain Oyster was very much overcome at the cordial and enthusiastic reception. It was an evidence of the esteem in which he is held by these hard-worked teachers. His address was full of witticsms and logic. He assured the teachers that the Board of Education had done its duty and as each member saw it. He congartulated the teachers upon their good work and their confidence in the Board of Education. At the conclusion of his address the applause was deafening and on behalf of the teachers he was presented a large bouquet of American Beauty roses. Mrs. Mussey was the next member introduced and the applause was equally as enthusiastic Mrs. Mussey is a sweet little woman one of the idols of the teachers. She has a sweet and intellectual but a determined face. She made a timely and encouraging address, full of sound sense and the assurance of the confidence the Board had in the teachers. She was presented a handsome bunch of flowers amidst applause that lasted several minutes. Attorney R. R. Horner was the next school official introduced and received a tremendous applause and abeautiful basket of flowers. Mr. Horner delivered an eloquent address. The reception accorded him demonstrated the appreciation the teachers have for him. Professor Montgomery Their Choice When Professor Montgomery, formerly superintendent of schools, was introduced, the delonstration was most brilliant. The applause was so great that the presiding officer had to rap for order. This mark of respect for the former superintendent was evidence of the esteem in which he is held by the teaches. He modestly accepted the basket of flowers that was handed to him by the chairman of the committee that arranged he reception. Mrs. Marry Church Terrell and Mr. Roscoe Conklin Buce were introduced, and neither received any flowers or applause from the teachers. Their reception was a rebuke to the two school officials. .. Mr. Henry Johnson, formerly a school trustee, was present and was introduced. He was greeted with enthusiastic applause. The applause that greeted Superintendent A. T. Stuart when he was introduced will long be remembered in school circles. Caesar's return to Rome was no more triumphant than Mr. Stuart's introduction by the chairman to the colored teachers. The gleam of sunshine was in the faces of each and every teacher. There was joy and happiness. There was wild enthusiasm. Superintendent Stuart is loved by every teacher in the corps. He is not a domineering man, and neither does he attempt to make a teacher feel tha he is his superior. There is no red tape that must be cut before you can enter his office. There are no bars across his door when a teacher calls to see him. The Superintendent may well feel proud of the reception tendered him by the teachers. Everyone assured the new Superintendent of the esteem in which he is held. The members of the Board of Education who were present were confident that the teachers are obedient and will be loyal to their new chief. The solo by Professor Layton was a brilliant effort of this worthy musical director. The recitation by Miss rBooks was an enjoyable feature of the exercises, and the piano solo by Miss Europe added to the occasion. Each and every officer was given the glad shake of the hand, and they left feeling that the new Superintendent and the Board of Education would do all in their power to advance the school system. At a meeting in the interest of prohibition in the District of Columbia on Monday evening in the First Congregational Church, under the auspices of the Prohibition Crusaders, a resolution was unanimously adopted declaring that the audience present supported the Sims bill providing for absolute prohibition in the District. The auditorium was completely filled and speeches by representatives in Congress and temperance workers in favor of prohibition were enforced. Rev. S. Reese Murray, pastor of Union, M. E. Church, and president of the Prohibition Crusaders, presided, and devotional exercises were conducted by Rev B. P. Truitt, pastor of the First M. P. Church, and S. H. Woodrow, pastor of the First Congregational Ch. Representatives T. W. Sims and Nathan Hale of Tennessee spoke in favor of prohibition, and explained the Sims bill. Others on the platform were Representative J. M Millir, of Kansas, and A. E. Shoemaker and T. M. Hare, of the Anti-Saloon League. John R. Muhoney, corresponding secretary of the Prohibition Crusaders, presented the resolution. A mass meeting in advocacy of prohibition in the District was held by colored citizens Monday night in Liberty Baptist Church, Eighteenth and E Sts, under the auspices of the Baptist Minister's Union. Rev. W. D. Jarvis, presiden of the union, presided, and on the platform with him were Rev. I. Tolliver, pastor of the church; Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church; Rev. J. D. Corrothers, Columbia, Pa.; Rev. Mr. Jones, Tenleytown; Rev. Aquila Sayles, pastor of Providence Baptist Church; Rev. Geo. W. I. Lee, pastor of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church; Rev. George Williams, pastor of Mount Lebanon Baptist Ch., and Rev. Mr. Gunn. The speakers were Messrs. Brooks, Lee, Tolliver and Mrs. Julia M. Layton. TESTIMONIAL TO DR. WASHINGTON. Ruxton, Iowa, January 6, 1908. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Tditor, Office of The Bee, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am pleased to see that you have suggested that the Negroes of this country give a national testimonial to Dr. Booker T. Washington in May, 1908, in Convention Hall Washington D. C. Dr. Washington and his work richly and rightly deserve such a demonstration, and it would splendidly prove that our people are getting together and recognizing the leadership of the foremos Negro in the world oday. We will editorially endorse the movement through the Buxton Gazette, and if called upon will gladly give personal aid to the good work. Yours truly, Abraham Lincoln De Mond. Editor of Buxton Gazette, Buxton, Ia. Mrs. Annie E. Brown, the evangelist, of this city, has been conducting a very successful revival in Charleston, W. Va. The aDily Metropolitan, of Dallas, Teaxs, speaks of an evangelist as "raising hell." The sinners will not be troubled to go to that place if a promulgator of the gospel "raises" it. The rainbow in the northeastern heavens presented a peculiar aspect last Sunday afternoon about three o'clock. The atmospheric conditions and the varied kinds of weather were unexpected. Mr. George Dixon, of pugilistic fame, who died a week or so ago, was thirty-seven years old at the time of his demise. It is reported that Shelby Barnes, better known as "Pike" Barnes, died without any money, notwithstanding he won $100,000 as a jockey. Colonel Golthals chief engineer of the Panama Canal says the work of building the canal is progressing more satisfactorily than he had expected. The Public Library was closed last Tuesday, a case of smallpox having been found among the employees of the institution. Gen. William C. Duvall, of the general army staff, asks Congress for an appropriation of $10,000,000 for the purpose of getting a reserve supply of clothing for the army, in case a great demand for a larger number of soldiers is made. All fear that Washington would be visited by a flood caused by the rising of the Upper Potomac has passed. The Baptist leader, an eight-page weekly paper published in Birmingham, Ala., and which is also the organ of the Colored State Convention, was placed on our exchange list this week. A large crowd attended the dedicatory ceremonies which were held last Sunday in the Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church, N street between Ninth and Tenth. Dr. W. P. Thitkield, D.D., president of Howard University, addressed a large audience last week at Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston, S. C. At one of the sessions of the Women's Interdenominational Union in this city it was agreed upon that the union should send an official letter to C. W. Martin, superintendent of the Washington Terminal Company, protesting very strongly against the establishment of a "liquor saloon" in the Union Station. We see by the Southern Reporter, of Charleston, S. C., that Hon. A P. Priceau, of Eutawville, is out of trouble and is on top again. The Nashville Clarion, a leading paper published in Nashville. Tenn., has moved into a more comfortable place of business. It is said that the white Civil Service employees at Muskogee, Okla., are threatening to resign because W. D. Nicholson, colored, received an appointment in the Indian Agency. The Muskogee Weekly Republican says "the Negro is an American citizen, made so by the Constitution." Dr. I J. Mitchell, one of Howard's graduates, has located in New York city for the present. Beginning with February 1, the offcials and office employees of the Southern Railway will have a reduction in their salaries of ten percent. Four cases of smallpox were discovered in the southwest section of the city last Sunday afternoon. Dr. A, M. Curtis is expected to be present on the 18th instant at Athens, Ga, when a number of surgical operations will be performed. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bryson Paul, of Baltimore, died of pneumonia within two hours of each other last Monday night. Mr. W, Lee Russell, chief warrant engineer of the United States Navy, says that the United States will never finish the Panama Canal because there is too much politics mixed up in the work. As a result of being hazed two years ago by students of the Rose Polytechnic Institute at Terra Haute Ind., by being tied to a tombstone and kept in a graveyard all night, William Keifer, Jr., of Louisville, Ky., died this week of tuberculosis. Damascus Academy, at Alliance. O. has been closed because a student who was attending the academy was stricken with smallpox. An English traveler in America says that the language he hears spoken here is "at once a puzzle and a surprise." The Jamestown Exposition will not Continued on 4th Page. BUILDS NEW AEROPLANE. Henri Farman, Frenchman, to Contest for $10,000 Prize. Paris.—Henri Farman, the Frenchman, who recently achieved so successful a flight in his aeroplane, has formally entered to contest with Santos-Dumont for the Deutsch-Archdeacon Grand Aviation Prize. In order to win the prize, which is valued at about $10,000, the amateur must arise free from the ground and in clear flight from the line of departure determined by two posts about 1.55 feet apart, fly around a pier erected at a distance of about 1.60 feet, returning to the point of departure. On the first attempt made by M Farman to gain the prize in the pres RIFARMAN Farman and His Aeroplane. ence of the official commission of the Aero club of France he made several ineffectual trials to arise, but finally appeared to be in clear flight. Unfortunately some of the ropes connected with his aeroplane grazed the soil, and the commission found it impossible to make the award. Another attempt was made after Santos-Dumont had a trial, when M. Farman succeeded in making numerous flights of from about 1,000 feet to about half a mile. However, on each occasion he failed to achieve the prize because he did not succeed in coming back to the point of departure. The consistency of his results, however, has been regarded as remarkable, putting him at once in the front rank of the few who have obtained even creditable flights with aeroplanes. In order to dispute the prize with M. Farman, M. Santos-Dumont has constructed a new aeroplane, numbered 19, for in this way he distinguishes his airships and at the same time confesses his enormous interest in the sport, for probably no person before the time of Santos-Dumont has built so many aerial machines. With this machine he succeeded in covering about 650 feet, or less than half the required distance, to say nothing of the demand that the contest shall return to the point of departure. As the case now stands it 'is generally believed that Heinl Farman has the better chance of winning the grand prize, which really means more than the acquisition of $10,000, for it will be an achievement which may have far reaching effects on the problem of aerial flight. MAY ADVISE AMBASSADOR. Mikado Likely to Select American for Washington Post. Durham White Stevens, who may be selected by the mikado to advise the new Japanese ambassador to the United States, has had much diplomatic experience in the far east. He DURHAM W. STEVENS. was born in Washington, February 1, 1852; was educated at Oberlin college, and in 1873 was made secretary of the United States legation at Tokio. Ten years later he was made adviser to the Japanese embassy at Washington and afterward became diplomatic adviser to the Korean government He acted in similar capacities for the mikado in connection with Japanese treaties relating to the Philippines and the Hawaiian islands and has been decorated twice by the emperor of Japan. He has an intimate knowledge of diplomatic affairs. Greatest Use of Brass. According to the American Machinist the greatest single consumption of brass is for condenser tubes, a battle-ship alone having from 30,000 pounds to 40,000 pounds of condenser tubing in it, and, owing to the corrosive effect of sea water, this tubing must continually be replaced. The material used is usually either Muntz metal—60 per cent copper, 40 per cent zinc—or else a mixture of copper, 70, zinc, 29 and tin 1 Highest Pile Driver Built. A pile driver at New Orleans is 108 feet high, the highest ever built. KING EDWARD COMING KING EDWARD COMING WILL TOUR CANADA AND THEN VISIT UNITED STATES. Occasion of Royal Visit Will Be Third Centennial of Landing of Champlain Near Quebec—Preparing for Reception. London.—King Edward and Queen Alexandra will visit the United States next year. This will be the first time in history that the king of England has landed on the western hemisphere. The occasion of the royal visit will be the celebration of the third centennial of the landing of Champlain near the spot where now stands the city of Qubec. King Edward, when prince of Wales, promised the Canadians that he would pay them a visit at this anniversary. The United States government, learning that King Edward contemplated a trip to Canada, made extraordinary efforts, through the American embassy here, to have the king visit the United States. While no official announcement has yet been made, it is understood and generally believed here that these efforts have been successful. Through Ambassador Reid, his majesty has been impressed with the fact that he ought not to deprive the Americans of an opportunity to show him and the queen how highly they are esteemed in the United States. The visit to Canada will be in performance of a long-standing promise, and from Quebec to Vancouver every town of importance is preparing to give King Edward VII, a loyal and enthusiastic reception. The detailed plans of the sovereign's visit to the United States has not been made public by the foreign office, and it is said there that his itinerary has not been mapped out, and that any official announcement of his trip to the United States is premature, but there is little doubt that he will go, and plans are already under way for his trip to America. It was at first urged that an obstacle in the way of the king visiting KING EDWARD VII. the United States was that the Canadians might not regard the compliment to themselves so significant unless it were exclusive. This, however, will be overcome, as Edward VII., will visit Canada first, appear in public as much as possible, and with his usual graciousness will undoubtedly so win the esteem of his subjects that any objection they may have to his visiting the United States will disappear. Those who opposed their majesties' visit to the United States are as a rule politicians and journalists who are ultra-royalists, and who look upon the economic and international programme of the Washington government with unconcealed hostility. King Edward looks back as one of the most pleasant experiences of his life to his trip to the United States when he was prince of Wales. The conventionality that is supposed to hedge a king does not hold good in his case. Frequently visitors to London whom he met in America are entertained in private by him and these he always greets as old friends and to them refers pleasantly to his trip to the states. In the event of their majesties being unable to do more than set foot on American soil the interesting suggestion is made that they might go to the American side of Niagara, where the president of the United States could give them a formal reception and where the exchange of compliments could take place. Advices from Canada.state that men like Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the premier, and Lord Strathconna, believe that nothing would be better calculated to bring about, the greatly desired adjustment of differences between Canada and the United States, especially the Newfoundland fisheries dispute, than the visit of King Edward VII. to the United States. Manicuring girls find that their business, like most others, is suffering as a result of the slump in the stock market. But they are still doing fairly well, thanks to bridge whist. "As long as folks can afford to play bridge we'll have good business," explained one of the nail polishers. "Women who play the game have to be careful about the looks of their hands, they are so conspicuous when dealing and shuffling. In fact, the bridge craze saved the lives of most manicures. Highly polished nails had gone out of style, and the business was going to the dogs when the bridge craze saved the day." -N. Y. Sun. SPEAKER OF OKLAHOMA HOUSE "Alfalfa Bill" Murray One of Most Popular Men in New State. Guthrie, Okla.—William H. Murray, of Tishomingo (famillarly known as "Alfalfa Bill") who was president of the Oklahoma constitutional convention, has been elected speaker of the first legislature of Oklahoma without contest and in acclamation. The new speaker, who is a native of Texas, was 60 years old on November 21 last year. His career in Oklahoma politics is rather unique from the standpoint that he has no apparent desire for political promotion, but is elected to office without making contest. When the constitutional convention adjourned he did acceded the pop- SAN FRANCISCO ALFALFA BILL MURRAY ular demand to run for governor or United States senator and took the stump for C. N. Haskell, the first governor of the state. As another peculiar illustration of his apparent desire to shirk public office, he withdrew his brother, who was a candidate for office of labor commissioner, ten days before the primaries. However, the brother's name remained on most of the county tickets, and, through the popularity of the president of the convention, he was nominated by 9,000 majority after thus withdrawing. Murray again said that, although the people had voted for his brother, it was not fair, and that he ought to withdraw, which the involuntary candidate forthwith did. Murray, over his protest, was put on the ticket. In Johnston county, for the legislature, when his home people learned that he would not run for any other position, and he was nominated in a blanket primary over three active and avowed opponents. In the same way he has been nominated for speaker by the democratic house caucus, consisting of 91 members out of 109. He thus will be enabled to draft the statutes of the state as he shaped the constitution. The first speaker is a lawyer by profession, but retired from active practice about five years ago, since which time he has been a stock raiser on his farm near Tishomingo. "SOUL HOUSES" FROM EGYPT. Boston Museum of Fine Arts Receives Valuable Egyptian Re'ics. Boston.—Two "soul houses," probably more than 6,000 years old, have just been installed in the Egyptian department of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. While possessing no importance as art objects, they are of great historical interest, because they show what were the ordinary houses of the Egyptians in the country at a date prior to 3000 B. C. These "soul houses" are made of rough pottery, and were placed upon the graves for the shelter of the soul. A "Soul House." They show that from simple hutches the Egyptian dwellings developed into houses of several compartments with courtyards balconies and stairways to what appears to have been a roof garden. In one of those secured by the Museum of Fine Arts a pile of firewood is shown in the corner of the yard, and there are bins for the reception of corn, while the roof is supported, in the front, by round pillars, and there are covered porches on the balcony. The second one is simpler in form, but has a stairway in the front leading up to the balcony. The strongest belief of the Egyptians, and one which influenced the whole character of the nation, was a belief in the immortality of the soul, or "Ka." In order that the Ka should at the last day have a body in which to be clothed, mummification was carried to a most advanced stage. That the soul, after leaving the body, should not be homeless, the little "soul houses" were made in imitation of the ordinary dwelling in which the deceased had formerly lived. Very few of these "soul houses" have ever been found, as they were naturally frall, and in the course of centurles were broken. THE COMING ELECTION. How the District Will Be Divided. The District of Columbia will be divided into twenty-two districts, as follows: First District—All that part of the county of Washington, outside the limits of the cities of Washington and Georgetown, lying east of Lincoln avenue and Bunker Hill road. Second District—All that part of the county of Washington, outside the cities of Washington and Georgetown, lying west of Lincoln avenue and Bunker Hill road. Third District—All that part of the city of Georgetown lying west of High street. Fourth District—All the part of the city of Georgetown lying east of High street. Fifth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying west of twenty-first street west. Sixth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying south of K street north, between Fifteenth street west and Twenty-first street west. Seventh District—All that part of the city of Washington lying between K street north and N street north, and Fi- teenth street west and Twenty-first street west, and north of N, between Four- teenth street west and Twenty-first street west. Eighth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying north of N street north, between Seventh street west and Fourteenth street west. Ninth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying between G street north and N street north, and between Eleventh street west and Fifteenth street west. Tenth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying between G street north and the canal, and between Eleventh and Fifteenth streets west. Eleventh District—All that part of the city of Washington south of canal and east of Eighth street west. Twelfth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying between Seventh street west and Eleventh street west and between G street north and the canal. Thirteenth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying between Seventh street west and Eleventh street west, and between G street north and N street north. Fourteenth District—All that part of K street north, between North Capitol street and Seventh street west. Fifteenth District—All that part of the city of Washington lying between D street north and K street north, and between North Capitol street and Seventh street west. Sixteenth District All that part of the city of Washington lying between North and South Capitol streets and Seventh street west, and between D street north and the canal. Seventeenth District All that part of the city of Washington lying between G street south and the canal, and between South Capitol and Eighth streets west. Eighteenth District All that part of the city of Washington lying south of G street and Eighth street west. Nineteenth District All that part of the city of Washington lying north of E street north, between North Capitol street and Fifteenth street east. Twentieth District—All that part of the city of Washington south of E street north, between North and South Capitol streets and Fourth street east. Twenty-first District—All that part of the city of Washington lying east of Fourth street east, and between E street north and E street south. Twenty-second District—All that part of the city of Washington lying south of E street south and east of Fourth street east. Dampening Clothes. Use hot water to dampen the clothes that are to be froned and you will find it a great deal more satisfactory than cold. It dampens the clothes more evenly and-makes them easier to iron. If the water is too hot to put the hands in use a whisk broom to sprinkle it with. Many laundresses prefer the whisk broom, as they claim that it is less likely to make the clothes too wet. The clothes may be ironed two hours later with good results. Rubber for the Umbrella Jars Cut a piece of your old rubber mat, and place it in the bottom of the umbrella jar. Umbrellas and canes are frequently the means of breaking these receptacles when dropped into them without proper care, and the rubber will help to prevent this. If you have not a piece of an old rubber mat to use, procure a piece of soft sheet rubber, such as is used for packing by steam fitters and plumbers. Sweet Potatoes, Mexican Style. Boll them until tender, peel and cut in halves longwise. Put one tablespoonful of butter and two of minced onion into a saucepan and brown. Add one heaping tablespoonful each of green and red peppers, minced, two tablespoonfuls of tomato catsup, one of vinegar, and a teaspoonful of brown sugar. Stir well and pour over the potatoes.—Vogue. Sauce for Duck. Extract the juice from a quantity of sorrel leaves, add a glass of sherry, some mashed gooseberries, a little sugar. Two tablespoons butter. Boll once and serve. Wm. Cannon, 1225 and, 1227, 27th Street, N. W. OLE DISTRIBUTER OF OLD PUR SLM W. ISKEY AMERICAN HCMC LIFE MUSEUM K AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK HOLE LIFE INSURANCE FIRMS PAYABLE ONE HOUR AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. FTI and G Streets N. W. Washington D. HOUSE & HERRMANN RUGS CARPETS foremost rooms of the country. Many designs shown are to be and size. One of the most representative showings of made-up carpets, room size, in the city. The ever may be desired in the way of stock of velvet and tapestry bruscarpets, the carpet department can sell rugs is especially rich in unusual values. HOUSE AND HERMAN Cor. 7th and I Sts., N. W. M. HENNE 216 9th STREET, M. HENNESSY, 216 9th STREET, N. W. WINES, LIQUORS & CIGA .S Patrick CAN 936 PENNSYLVANIA AVE N IF YOU WANT A PLACE To Board ADVERTISE Go to HOLMES' HOTEL, No. 333 Virginia Ave., S.W. Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District. EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN. Good Rooms and Lodging, 50. 75c. and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a Call James Otoway Holmes, Prop. Washington, D. C. Main Phone 2315. WOMEN'S GUIDE. A NEW PAMPHLET BY MRS. MARY J. BOLTON — ITS CONTENTS. Birth and early life of the authores. A word to the young girls and mothers. The man who is little protection to his family. Color line among Negroes. A word to the better class preacher. Why married people don't stay together. A talk to the mother of good character. Address, 512 You street northwest. NESSY, EET, N. W. CANNON MAVE NW FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO STRAIGHTEN KINYE or CURLY HAIR that it can be put up in any style. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is made kinky or curly hair straight, as shown above. It uses make the most stubborn and pliable and easy to comb. These results may be obtained from one treatment; 3 to 4 times of Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, relieves itching, invigorates, breaks off, makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, gives it new life and rigor. Being elegant and necessary for ladies' gentlemen and chidren, Ford's Hair Pomade has been made and sold continuously since 2002. Ford's MARROW" was registered in the United States Patent Office, in 1871. Be sure to get it from a reputable store. The soft and PLIABLE. Beware of imitations. Remember that Ford's Hair Pomade is the signature, Charles Ford, Presst on each pack of 50 bottles. The genuine has the signature, Charles Ford, Presst on each pack of 50 bottles. Price only 50 cts. Sold by drugrats and dealers. If your dragrats or dealer can not supply you, be can get it from a reputable store or send 50 cts. for one bottle postpaid, or $1.40 for three bottles, $2.20 for six bottles, or $3.00 for eight bottles to all points in U.S. A. When orders send a mail or express money order, and write your name and address plainly so. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Pike 153 E. KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. 60 YEARS EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS CUSTOMER AS ```markdown ``` SHAFT TO OIL KING RICH TEXAN PREPARING HONOR FOR JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER. A. G. Lee Believes Multi-Millionaire Is Greatest Man in the World—Wants Him to Run for President. Houston, Tex—John D. Rockefeller need not wait until he reaches the spirit land to have a monument raised to his virtues. He will be able to stand in propria persona before the statue which will hand down his name to posterity and realize something of the impression the memento will make on future generals. True, he has raised costly structures which stand to-day as monuments to his philanthropy. But this particular monument will be different. Mr. Rockefeller was not consulted in this matter, and the memorial will rise as a voluntary tribute from one of his admitters. A. G. Lee of Denton, Tex., is the man who is erecting the Rockefeller monument. Somebody asked him why the other day and Mr. Lee showed plainly that his ideas on the subject were emphatic and deeply rooted. "Why?" he answered: "why, because John D. Rockefeller is the greatest man in the world. I wish they could get him to run for president on the Democratic ticket next year. He'd be elected sure." Mr. Lee is tall and straight, keen-eyed and shrewd looking. He is rich, too, and is looked upon as a person of consequence in his home section. He dresses plainly, explaining that he is too busy to bother about clothes, but there is something in his bearing which marks him as a man above the ordinary. He owns a hostelry at Denton, which he has named the "John D. A.G. LEE Rockefeller hotel," another mark of his esteem for the oil king. Besides his firm conviction as to Mr. Rockefeller's right to an antemortem monument. Mr. Lee has equally strong ideas about how the monument should be built. In fact, he has superintended the work as far as it has gone, and he has helped with his own hands on the foundation. For months Mr. Lee's teams have been busy hauling stones of all sizes to a farm two miles from Denton, where the memorial is being erected. These stones range in size from pebbles to great boulders. In the language of Mr. Lee, "Every rock in the pile stands for a noble deed Mr. Rockefeller has done." Surmounting the rugged foundation will be a horic statue of Mr. Rockefeller, and about its base four tablets will tell of his good works. Mr. Lee expects to spend $15,000 on the statue itself. He has ordered is from a bronze-casting firm in New York, but of this particular feature he declines to talk. It is evident that he is planning to surprise his neighbors when the statue comes along. The unveiling ceremony is to be one of Texas' great occasions, according to Mr. Lee. It is to be held next spring, and, if present plans of the monument builder work out, Mr. Rockefeller and his family will, it is expected, be present at the ceremony. Mr. Lee's office at his hotel, where he has his business headquarters. Is littered with plans for the memorial, designs for the statue and suggestions for the tablets which are to stand at the base. Jokers have had their fun sending in inscriptions which they think ought to be placed on the tablets, but it is evident that Mr. Lee himself will attend to that without outside aid. Border lines of dollar marks are favorite decorations with the volunteer inscription writers, and references to Standard Oil make up a large percentage of the suggested tributes. But the monument, maker will have none of them. Inasmuch as Mr. Lee says that his monument is, in part, the result of a desire to refute the harsh things said against Mr. Rockefeller by his critics, it is quite likely that the inscription work will be devoted to a defense of the subject's methods. His ample fortune, which is variously estimated by his neighbors, has given the monument maker an opportunity to copy his hero's philanthropy. Besides erecting the memorial, he is credited with many other kind deeds, but, like his model citizen, Mr. Lee is careful of his funs. BOYHOOD LANDMARK FOR GRAVE Son Journeys Far to Bring Bowlder Dying Father Asks For. Bloomington, Ill.—In compliance with the dying request of his father, Dr. Walter O. Blatsdell, Jr., of Punxsutawney, Pa., journeyed all the way from central Illinois to Augusta, Me., after a huge bowler, which lay on the old farm where his father had spent the happy days of his boyhood. The great mass of red granite, relic of some glacial formation ages ago, was loaded upon a flat car and then shipped 1,500 miles to McDonough county, this state, and placed upon the grave. The remarkable request and filial compliance attracted wide attention. The elder Blatsdell amassed a competency and ranked high in medical BLAISDELL Quaint Blaisdell Monument. circles. He was taken ill a few weeks ago and now he was summoned from his home in Pennsylvania. When it was seen that the end was near the son asked his father if there was not some last desire that he might wish gratified. The parent thought a few moments and then replied in the affirmative. As he lay on his couch realizing that his days were numbered his mind strayed back to the scenes of his childhood, back to the farm in faraway Malne, where he was born and where he spent his youth. He recalled particularly a bowler which stood near the old homestead and which was the center of his playground. With voice shaken with emotion he asked his son to place that bowler upon his grave. He declared that he could secure no monument so satisfying as that rough pile of stone around which such pleasant memories associated. The son found the bowler just where his father said that it lay and it was shipped to the west. Carved upon its flinty side is the word "Blaisdell." That is all, but it tells a story that is more eloquent and pathetic than could be expressed in columns of descriptive prose, of the tender memories of youth that are recalled when old age reminds that the night is coming. That three tons of granite, lasting until the end of time, will mutely tell of the heart hunger of the elder Blaisdell for some remembrance of the misty past and of the happy days of his boyhood "down on the farm." It will also tell of filial love and duty well performed. IS NOTED FOOD FADDIST. "Chew-Chew" Fletcher a Believer in Thorough Mastication. New York.—Horace Fletcher is the most noted of the food faddists of the day. He is known as the "chew-chew" man because his fad is careful mastication. He does not eat expensive food because he gets more satisfaction in inexpensive food—there is more HODACE PETCHER "chew" In it. Mr. Fletcher lives at the Waldorf when in New York, but it must be that Mr. Boldt, the manager, does not take him seriously for his theories would break up the restaurant business. Mr Fletcher says he lives on a few cents a day for food and is as active at 58 as most men at 40. One of his kindly critics points to the fact that in his youth Mr. Fletcher was an all-round athlete as pretty good evidence that he had a better physique than the average man and should therefore bear his years better. Mr. Fletcher when at home lives in a Venetian palace. He has written many books on nutrition. Temperance in Scotland. A generation ago water-drinking occupants of civic chairs were very rare in Scotland. Total abstainers, however, can claim as a result of the recent elections that 46 Scottish burgs are presided over by abstaining provosts. The list Includes Sir William Blisland, Bart., lord provost of Glasgow, and Lord Provost Glbson, Edinburgh. CATACOMBS OF ROME CURIOSITIES OF THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CEMETERIES. Their History and Purpose Made Clear by Modern Research—Galleries Extending Hundreds of Miles Under Ground. Rome.—Modern research has established beyond doubt the original exclusive use of the catacombs by the Christians as places of burial and of holding religious assemblies, and the various other theories put forth to explain the origin of these cemeteries have all been proved to be unfounded. The Christian mode of burial in the catacombs seems to have been copied from the Jews. A short time before the birth of Christ Judea was made tributary to Rome by Pompey and many thousands of its inhabitants were transferred to Rome, where a special district on the right bank of the Tiber was assigned for their habitation. These first Jewish settlers adhered to the customs of their forefathers, especially in a matter so sacred as funeral rites, and they laid their dead in rocky sepulchers outside the gate nearest their quarter. Here, in fact, was discovered in 1860 the so-called Jewish catacomb, which it may be assumed was the prototype of later Christian sepulchers. The earliest Roman Christians were very probably converted Jews, were naturally familiar with the Jewish mode of burial, and in all probability adopted it for themselves. A gravestone discovered in one of the Roman catacombs bears the date of the third year of the reign of Vespasian, A. D. 71, and thus affords proof of the antiquity of the catacombs as places of burial. In early times Christians were probably buried on property, a garden or vineyard, belonging to private families, and in fact nearly all the an- Entrance to Catacomb of St. Petronilla. client names of the catacombs were taken from those of the owners of the land. With the passing of time and the increase in the number of Christians the original cemeteries were extended, excavations on a larger scale were undertaken and gradually the catacombs were formed. The catacombs originally were used exclusively as cemeteries, but later they provided places for religious assembly and in some cases worship. In apostolic times they generally met in the house of some wealthy member of the community. Later they built churches. After Dioctetian in 303 ordered the churches to be destroyed the Christians evidently then took refuge in the catacombs, which, although known by their persecutors to exist, could not be reached or entered, as neither their precise, position nor their entrances could be ascertained. The catacombs were also used occasionally as places of concealment. Several popes used them as hiding places from the beginning of the second century onward. St. Stephen was murdered in the catacombs, where he had lived for some time during the Välerian persecutions, and his successor, St. Sixtus, was also martyred in the catacombs. For several centuries the catacombs were used as places of devotion. The entrances of the catacombs were rendered public. Shafts or air holes called luminaria were opened for purposes of ventilation. About the middle of the fifth century a portion of the catacombs was rified by the barbarians in hopes of finding treasures, and thus began the devastation which led ultimately to their neglect and ruin. From the thirteenth to the fifteenth century all knowledge of the ancient cemeteries seems to have perished. The accidental falling in of a portion of the high road outside the Porta Salaria in 157S led to the discovery of the Catacomb of St. Priscilla. Public interest In the subterranean Christian cemeteries was awakened and archaeologists turned their attention to their examination and study. The name catacomb is, comparatively speaking, modern. The Christion cemeteries were named either after some saint buried in them or the person who originally owned the land where they were situated. The use of the present name dates back to about the sixteenth century. Almost all the catacombs are outside the walls of the city. The aggregate length of their galleries is said to be about 587 miles, and they are excavated on different levels and cross and rectross each other. Hence although the area which they underlie is not considerable, yet if the galleries were stretched in a continuous line they would extend through the whole of Italy. MILTON BIBLE IS DISPUTED. Autographs In Famous Bard's Book May Be Forged. New York.—If Disraeli were alive to-day probably he would find the text for another chapter of his "Amenities of Literature" In what promises to become an historic international controversy over the authenticity of the Milton "Breeches" Bible. Following the declaration that the book is not that from which the daughter of the blind bard of "Paradise Lost" read to him in his declining days, and that the so-called autographs of himself ```markdown ``` The Milton "Breeches" Bible, and his third wife written therein are forgeries, the situation has taken an acute turn. First definite action came when George H. Richmond, a dealer who bought the volume for $1,225 at a sale by the American Auction company, insisted upon returning it and having the sale canceled. He was met by representatives of the auction company with a flat refusal to accept it, but a partial compromise was effected by which the Bible was left in the custody of the company as depository, Mr. Richmond agreeing to take out a policy of insurance upon it, although no money for the purchase has yet exchanged hands. With the question of ownership thus hanging in the balance prompt measures were taken to refute the charges made against the integrity of the work as one of the rare treasures of literature, as it had been characterized by high authorities, and communication was begun with professors of literature and connoisseurs in Europe who are familiar with the book for the purpose of obtaining their opinions. At the same time experts in this city were called to make an exhaustive examination of the book and the inscriptions in it, their findings to be contrasted with those of the foreign authorities and with the history of the volume from the earliest date obtainable. AUSTRIAN FDE OF SOCIALISTS Count Sternberg Calls Them Cowards and Defies Them. Vienna.—Count Adalbert Sternberg is one of the picturesque figures of the Austrian parliament. He is an independent but his pet political aver- MANSFIELD Count Adalbert Sternberg. sion is the socialist party. On the floor of the relchisrath he continually taunts and abuses them. Not long ago, goaded to fury they announced that they would beat him with a dog whip if he again attacked them. He replied that he would meet any assault with a revolver. The next time he appeared on the floor he taunted the socialists again, calling them cowards and saying he did not fear them. Herr Leow, a socialist democrat, said publicly that if he attacked them further he would stand before him with a dog whip "such as a fellow like you deserves;" to which the count replied by tapping his hip pocket and defying his enemies. The count is young, tall, handsome, popular with women and a bon vivant. He has sued three members of parliament for using insulting expressions and will sue the Atelter Zeltung for saying he was dismissed from the army. Mrs. Green-What is meant by the small investors? Mr. Green-The small investors, my dear, are the people who take big chances.-Detroit Free Press. DAINTY DISHES FOR FASHIONABLE REPAST. Excellent Dessert Capable of Many Variations—Decorative Salad Easily Made—Jam Ice Cream is a New Idea. Dessert Capable of Variations. One-half cup granulated sugar, yolk of one egg, ten tablespoons cold water, one-half cup flour, and one teaspoon baking powder slifted twice, stiffly beaten white of the egg and one teaspoon vanilla folded in last. The above sponge cake should be baked in a shallow pan about 16 by eight inches the day before it is to be used. Cut in two, making two layers, and spread whipped cream, flavored and sweetened, between and on the top. Add a sliced banana to the cream for a change. Or fresh sliced peaches may be used and whipped cream served with it. When it is warm it may be spread thickly with jelly and rolled. It may be made into little boxes, cutting narrow pieces for sides and ends and held together by maple or sugar syrup and filled with fruit, whipped cream, or custard and prettily garnished. In fact, it is a simple, economical and delicious dessert or cake for four people, is quickly prepared, and is capable of great variation. Decorative Salad.—Get a package of any kind of dessert jelly, red or yellow, dissolve it according to directions on the package, and flavor to taste. In small molds arrange seeded white grapes, and pour the warm jelly over. When cold arrange on lettuce leaves and serve with a nice French dressing. Fruit Salad.—Take red California cherries, fresh if possible, but canned will do if they are large; pit them, and place in each one a blanched filbert kernel. Serve on lettuce leaves with a mayonnaise dressing. Looks pretty and tastes better. Jam Ice Cream.—To one quart of cream add one tumbler of fruit jam and one tablespoonful of sugar; freeze it if strawberry or raspberry jam is used. After it is thoroughly dissolved in cream strain through a wire sleeve to take out seeds. Dainty Cup of Chocolate.—Serve a marshmallow on a cup of chocolate. It softens the marshmallow and gives a dainty flavor to the chocolate. It is delicous. TO IRON·PILLOW COVERS. By This Method Raised Patterns Will Not Be Injured. For pillow covers with a raised pattern, place the iron inside the cover and iron the work on the wrong side, beginning at the end farthest from the opening. The back should be ironed in the same way. If one side is ironed over the other, the impression of the work is transferred to the back of the pillow, and at times the color is imparted in the form of a stain. Before doing the frills of pillows, it is advisable to pass a hot iron over the seam which joins the frill to the cover to dry that part, so that no moisture may be transmitted to the gathers after they are ironed. All art, work articles should be folded carefully in strips or squares, but no folds should be pressed in, as that would spoil the appearance of the work. It should then be Alfred. Salt Rising Bread. Two-thirds cup cornmeal, teaspoon each of salt and sugar, two-thirds cup of new milk, one-fourth cup of water. Heat to boiling point, stir in meal, beating thoroughly Keep in warm place. In the morning take teaspoon each of salt and sugar and pinch of soda, pint of water, and enough flour to make a stiff batter. When this begins to rise heat in a tablespoon of flour very gently: let rise again. When risen take one quart warm water—more may be used—level tablespoon salt, a generous tablespoon sugar, flour enough to make a stiff dough; knead a few minutes. Make into leaves, put into well grenasel pans; let rise until pan is level full. Bake in a moderately hot oven. Bread must be kept warm. Date Fluff-Duff. Stew a cupful of stoned dates in water until tender, then put through a colander. Mix with a cupful of sugar that has been sifted with a teaspoonful of cream of tartar. Beat the whites of five eggs thoroughly with a pinch of salt, and when perfectly stiff add the yolks of two and whip again. Now mix lightly, a little at a time, with the dates and sugar, and place in a battered baking dish. Sprinkle over the top one-half cupful finely chopped nuts and bake for 15 minutes. Serve with cream, plain or whipped. Lima Beans. Use the dried beans. Boll them until almost tender. Then make a milk stock. To each cup of milk add a half teaspoon of butter and a quarter cup of water. Make enough of this stock to cover the beans, and a inch above them. Stunner the beans gently a this stock for a quarter hour, take care that the beans do not over cook. Serve in lil' individual dishes.—What to eat. Mint Jelly When making apple jelly take out a option of the boiling jelly, color with pistachio and add a few minces. Let it come to a bolt; glaze on the mint leaves. Put away in glass, and serve as a relish with nutton or roast lamb. Made of Oak Used In Time of King Charles II. Boston—Here is an antique chair, made of oak which was used in the time of Charles II. "A historical writer upon ancient furniture says: "The work of Grinling Gibbons, the master woodcarver, 1666 to 1685, consisted of foliage, birds and cherubs' heads." In this chair will be seen the cherubs supporting the crown of England, at the top. The "stretcher," which in earlier days was of use to keep the feet raised from a wet or drafty floor, ```markdown ``` Chair 250 Years Old Still in Good Condition. is elaborately carved, and has the crown on the center. The chair is over 250 years old, and has been a direct descendant in the Henderson family through all these years, and the children of six generations have had the honor of sitting in it. The chair is as sound as when first made. It is put together with wooden pegs and not a crack or crevice can be found in it, although it had been used as a common chair by the grandparents of the present owner. The chair is now owned by Mrs. George W. Neal of Malden, Mass. MOTANIC BAD INDIAN NO MORE. Cayuse Chief Becomes a Christian—Makes Dramatic Confession. Spokane, Wash.—Motanic, bad Indian, terror of the Umatilla reservation southwest of Spokane and leader of pagan customs among the Cayuse braves, has embraced the Christian religion, and, as a consequence, there is rejoicing among the faithful in the Tutilla Presbyterian mission. The conversion of the chieftain was the dramatic climax to the ordination of Rev. Edward Conner, a full-blooded Cayuse, as minister of the gospel a few days ago. Following the singing of the Cayuse version of "Washed in the Blood of the Lamb," in which braves and CHEE MOTANIC squaws joined heartily, Motanic, dressed in barbaric splendor. arose from his seat and, facing the congregation, declared his intention to live a better life. He vowed he would abandon the pagan customs, bld goodby forever to the feathered headdress and the red and orange paint, to participate no more in the festal parades nor partake of the white man's firewater. He would not steal, gamble or cheat his fellow man or brother. Motanic had become a Christian. It was a fitting close to the ordination of Conner At the conclusion of the services which made Conner a full-fledged minister of the gospel there was stillness. Motanic walked to the front of the altar. Tears streamed down his weather-bronzed cheeks and his big frame shook with sobs. He looked neither to the right nor to the left. Motanic confessed his sins to the world and swore allegiance to a new king. Suddenly a glad note burst from the throat of a little brown woman in the corner. It was the signal for a spontaneous outburst of song from the Indian congregation. Then his faithful squaw went home with the chief. THE BEE "GONE MAD." It must be admitted that every person cannot take a live braying ass, take out his brains, weigh them, put them back, and allow him to remain the same old ass. It is the poor white trash of the South, on the order of this ex-Police Court judge,that uses brute force. The Negro is a civilized and harmless being. Come again, Mr. Norwood. THE KNOCKERS. --- The receptions by the teachers of the public schools last week to Mr. A. T. Stuart, the new Superintendent of Schools, ought to be convincing to Congress that the teachers as well as the people are satisfied with the action of the Board of Education. It is the duty of every Republican who has the interest of his party and the people at heart to be on the alert and when the call is issued to register for the coming election of delegates to the Nation- al Republican Convention, to see that every Republican registers his vote and see that that vote is counted. The members of the United Republicans Clubs in the twenty-two districts are requested to act in conformity with the resolution adopted by the Executive Committee at its meeting Monday vning. It was a source of relief to the teachers this week, when they were informed that every childish rule that has been so oppressive to the faithful colored teacher had been rescinded by Superintendent Stuart, and there was rejoicing throut the entire school system. A STEP BACKWARD. The Board of Trustees was mixed, but the colored trustees had entire supervision of the color schools, and acts of this Board and the colored superintenden were final. Harmony reigned supreme. The only color line that is drawn. THE TEACHER IF WE HAD. THE NEGRO'S COUNTRY . What has been the outcome of this sixty years of organized national life, and what is the outlook for future independence and growth? These questions are being asked by more people today than ever before. It is not strange, therefore, in view of what I have said, that thoughtful men and women realize the supreme crisis which faces the republic. Today Liberia needs the friendly counsel and Italy had all the fighting with Abyssinia that the former kingdom wants, more than ten years ago. The decisive action was a great Italian defeat, and the Abyssinian army is armed, to this day, with rifles taken from the Italians who were slain or made prisoners. Italy practically made peace on Menelik's terms. Dr. Montgomery is popular among the people and the teachers in the public schools, who are willing and poorly paid servants of the people. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS reopen for the season of 1908. It is said that the only chance left for its reopening would be the purchase of the property for this purpose by private interests. The Week in Society Mrs. Bettie Williams, of 1831 Vermont avenue has been confined to her residence the past two weeks with la gripe. Mrs. Rebecca Toliver, of 514 Twentieth street northwest, is confined to her residence with la gripe. The Misses Alice and Annie Silence, of 2113 Thirteenth street northwest, are suffering with the inevitable, la gripe. Tomorrow evening at six o'clock the reorganized and augmented choir of St. Luke's Church, under the direction of Mr. William H. Carter, precen.or, will give its first evening of song. A fine program is promised. Lovers of music should take notice. All will be welcomed. Mr. Nebraska Davis, of Fifteenth and P streets northwest, dealer in fish, game, oysters, etc., is one of the most competent and successful business men in this District. His large patronage is confined mainly to our white citizens. Mr. John Syphax, of Riggs, the recently elected Master of Prince Hall Lodge, F. A. Masons, has been confined to his residence the past week with severe cold. The funeral of John White, the fifteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White, of 940 E street southwest, took place Friday afternoon at the Zion Baptist Church, Rev. W. J. Howard officiating. Miss Marie A. D. Madre, of our public schools, and the very efficient presiding officer of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, spent the Christmas holidays in Philadelphia, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. Albert oJhinson. Mr. Henry Hartman, the U street upholsterer, is laid up with the grip, and others members of his household—Miss Emma B. West, Miss Carrie West, and Mrs. Cora Ridely—are in the same predicament. President Roosevelt shook hands with 5,645 persons at his public reception on New Year's Day. Ther was a goodly representation of colored people in the line, and all were greeted cordially by the Chief Executive. Mr. James W. Poe is contributing much interesting news of the colored churches to the columns of the Evening Star a, paper that pursues a very liberal policy oward the colored people of this community. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew had three largely attended services last Sunday at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Temple. Dr. Drew spoke on "The Benevolence of God" in the morning; Dr. George W. Kennard, dean of Christ's College, Baltimore, preached at three o'clock, and at the evening covenant meeting the pasor preached on "Enering the Promised Land." The singing of the choir, under the direction of Prof. W. A. Adams, and the solo of Miss Corlence Roberts were especially attractive features. Mr. Ira T. Bryant is receiving much encouragement from both ministers and laymen in his race for the secretaryship of the A. M E. Sunday School Union, and he will be in the lead at the Norfolk General Conference. Hon. George H. White, now of Philadelphia, where he is practicing law and engaged in the banking business, was in the city last week, en route for A-heville, N. C., where he delivered the Emancipation Day address for the Young Men's Institute, of which his son-in-law, Prof. J. W. O. Garrett, is president, and Prof. W. J. Trent, a prominent Zionite, is general secretary. Mrs. Mary E. Washington, of New Albany, Indiana, recently appointed the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, Order of Good Samaritans, is expected in the city shortly, to assist in making the arrangements for the national convention of the Order, which meets in Balamore. Mrs. Washington is the first woman to fill this exalted office, and is giving perfect satisfaction. She is also prominent in the work of the A. M. E. Zion Church, being vice-president of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society. While here she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson. Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, formerly principal of the M Street High School, has accepted position as instructor in Greek and Latin at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., and departed Sunday for her new field of labor. Mrs. Cooper is an educator of unusual ability, and will prove a tower of strength to Prof. B. F. Allen in his progressive school. Bishop J. W. Smith has returned to the city, after a long tour of the Southwestern Conferences of the A. M. E. Zion Church. He spent some time recently among old friends at Charlotte, Salisburg, and other points in North Carolina. He brings much interesting information concerning Bishop Lomax, who lingers in the valley and shadow of a critical illness, and of Bishop Hood, who is exhibiting a wonderful vitality in the work of the Master, despite his advanced age and physical infirmities. Bishop Smith filled the pulpit last Sunday morning at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. The pastor, Rev. P. H. Williams, is able to be out again, and has resumed his duties. Mr. W. H. Rector, of the office of the Treasurer of the United States, and wife, the latter a former teacher in he schools fo Hanover county, Virginia, are costly domiciled with Mr. and Mrs. R W Thompson at 1348 WallachPlace Northwest. Mr. Rector was recently given a substantial promotion in the Government service. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, has recovered from his operation for appendicitis recently performed at Tuskegee by Dr. Daniel H. Williams, and will be in the city this week on a brief vacation. He will be the guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis. Miss Claudia Lacy, leading lady of Mahara's Minstrels, will close with the show here and rest for a fortnight before joining another aggregation now being fomed in New York for a oad tour. Miss Lacy is a promising soubrette and made an excellent impression this week at True Reformers' Hall. Dr. E. W.Lampton has returned from an extended visit to Mississippi, where he attended the conferences of the A. M. E. Church, and presided over the thirty-second annual session of the Stringer Grand Lodge of Masons. Mrs. George A. Cartter, of 1346 Wallach Place northwest, has returned from a pleasant fotnight's visit to her sister, Mrs. oJsephine D. Heard, of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Cartter conducts a well-appointed cafe on Twelfth street, opposite the postoffice, and does a thriving business among the postal employees. Miss Pearl J. Davis, of the Hotel Miseley, at Norfolk, Va., spent the holidays with Richmond friends and passed through this city this week, en route to New York, where she will visit her mother and sister. She was entertained by Miss Susie B. Hamilton, of Thiteenth street. Miss Alice P. Williams has made a number of pleasing improvements on her millinery and notion store on U stree, near Eleventh. The new showcase makes an attractive display of the fashionable stock. Mr. Edmond A. Burrill, formerly attached to the consulate at Puerto Cabello, under Consul James W. Johnson, has been assigned to the past at St. Etienne, France, as vice consul to Mr. W. H. Hunt, the United States representative there. He is a young man of demonstrated ability in diplomatic affairs and speaks French and Spanish fluently. The appointment is regarded with much favor. The John F. Cook School, on O st. between Third and Fourth, is to be abandoned and sold, on account of the absence of suitable playground facilities. A more commodious site will be selected for a new structure. Mr. Walter A. Pinchback has opened offices for the Northwest Realty Company in John A. Lankford's building. at the corner of Sixth street and Louisiana avenue. One of the most charming society events of the season was the "Dove Whist" on last Monday evening at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Hickett, in honor of Mrs. Mary Shepherd Downing, of Pittsburg, Pa. The hostesses were Mrs. Pickett, and the Misses Lula Love and Otelia Cromwell. The decorations were red, and a magnificent luncheon was served in courses. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Eugent Gregory, of Trenton, N. J.; Misses aJcqueline Carroll, of Boston; Gertrude Bacchus, of Richmond, Va.; Fannie Cornish, of Morristown, N. J., and Miss Matthews, of Harrisburg, Pa. Others present were: Mesdames W. E. Cobb, Maurice Spencer, Alfred Lewis, Charles E. Hall, Howard Woodson, Birney Clarke, and the Misses Gentaude Ryan, Rosa Childs. Occana Brooks, May Tyson, Mary Perry, Gerster Smallwood, Mary Powell Burrill, Virgie Shephred and Mabel Rub. Dr. William H. Conner and wife entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hall on New Year's Eve, the occasion being the nineteenth anniversary of the marriage of the guests of honor. Others present were: Profand Mrs. Clarence Cameron White, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Slaughter, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Paynter, Mr. and Mrs. N. Wright Cuney, Miss Eula Ross, Mr. James E. Buckner and Miss Lina B. Silkman, of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Conner is one of Washington's best known physicians, a valued attaché of the Pension Office, superintendent of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Sunday School, and a faithful worker in the Y. M. C. A. movement. Mrs. Conner is likewise identified with many helpful organizations, and is a popular factor in our society circles. One of the most enjoyable receptions of the holiday period was that tendered by Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Slaughter, on Thursday evening, at their residence, No. 2236 Thirteenth street northwest, in honor of Miss Lina B. Silkman, of the Louisville, Ky., public schools. Whist and dancing were the principal diversions, and an elegant unclecon was served. Among those present were:Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lankford, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, Mr and Mrs. J C. Burlls; Mrs Amelia Nooks, of Wilberforce, Ohio; the Misses Manie and Etta Maxwell, of Louisville; Miss Ada Matthews, Gen. Henry Forrest, Messrs. Edmond A. Burrill, the newly appointed vice consul to St. Etienne, France; Dr. William Sykes; Messrs. James E. Buckner and Horace Norris, of Louisville, and Attorney Albertus Brown. Mrs. J. C. Farley, who was visiting here, has returned to Richmond, Va. Dr. R. L. ojnes and wife, of Charleston, W. Va., have returned to their home after a pleasant visit to this city. While in the Monumental City, Mr. and Mrs. P. McGoven were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith. Miss Rebeca Cole. of Washington, spent some time recently in Philadelphia. Mrs. John Walker, her son, and Miss Alsong Trent, left Washington some days ago for their home, Ashville, N.C. Miss Anna Thomas, of this city, has been out of town visiting friends. Mr. G. M. Hopkins, of New York city, was here a few days ago. Mr. George Mitchell, who is attending Howard, spent the Christmas holidays with his parents in Baltimore, and was the guest of honor at a reception given by Mr. Frank Ford and wife the first day of the new year at their home in Baltimore. After spending the Christmas holidays here, Miss Jennie Scott returned to Philadelphia. SONG SERVICE AT METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH. A large audience attended the song service of the "Young Choir" of Metropolitan Church last Sunday evenin, under he direction of Prof. J. T Layton, leader. The program, consisting of solos, choruses, quartettes, etc, though an old and familiar one, was very creditably rendered. The following embraced some of the selections: Chorus, "Nazareth," Gounod; solo, "My Redeemer and My God," "Buck; chorus, "And There Were Shepherds," Parks; chorus and solo, "Hark, Hark, My Soul," Shelley. FORTHCOMING RECEPTION OF THE MEN'S CLUB. The Men's Club of St. Luke's parish is making extensive preparations for the "Second Annual Reception and Dance" on Thursday, February 22, at Odd Fellows' Hall. The Lyric Orchestra will furnish the music. The Woman's Guild will furnish an excellent supper at a small price, consisting of genuine chicken salad, scalloped oysters, creamed oysters, the best coffee with cream, and other delicacies of the season, as is always prepared and furnished by the ladies of the Guild. Full particulars will appear later in our advertisement columns. Mr. Horace Worthington, of Fifth street northwest, well known in hotel circles, and at the time of his death head waiter of the "Grafton," was buried from his residence last Friday. Deceased leaves a widow, formerly Miss Lassie Reeves, of Virginia. MEMORIAL EXERCISES The annual memorial exercises of the Young Men's Protective League were held at the Masonic Temple on the announced date, to memorialize the deceased members. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mr. Walter J. Singleton, who introduced the master of cermoneies, Pterri W. Frisby, chairman of the Board of Directors. The musical program was unde. the auspices of Prof. W. H. Payne, and was as follows: Song. led by Prof. W. H. Payne, "Nearer, my God, to Thee." Scripture reading by the Chaplain, followed by an invocation. Song, "Asleep in eJsus," by the members of the League. Poem, composed by Mr. John A.Bostic; read by Mr. M. H. Ferguson, assistant recording secretary. Solo, "Just for a day," by Mr. William Cooper. Eulogy on the life of the late John West, by ex-President Charles F. M. Browne. Song, "Lead, kindly Light," by Prof. W. H Payne. Eulogy on the life of the late Dr. William J. Bush, by Dr. U. J. Daniels and Perri W. Frisby. Solo, by Prof. Charles Bias. Solo, by Frederick Smith. General remarks on the life and character of the deceased members, by Mr. A. Lincoln Alexander and Mr. Charles F. M. Browne. Song, "Fade, fade each earthly joy," by the League. The exercises were very impressive, and President Singleton and Attorney Frisby, chairman of the Board of Directors, presided alternately through the services. Attorney W. C. Martin spent several days in Philadelphia this week, attending the January, 1908, session of the Sub Committee of Management of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America. Mr. Martin argued and submitted briefs in several important cases which were pending on appeal before the committee. Mr. Martin was most agreeably entertained by his nephew, Mr. A.S. Martin, of 3800 Walnut street, and his several nieces, Mrs. Sallie Martin Ware, Mrs. Rosie L. Payne, Mrs. Flora M. Poindexter, and Misses Harriet and Jeanne Martin. At the family reunion which took place at the residence of Mrs. Sallie M. Ware, 4026 Ludlow street, hither were present Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Martin and Master Eddie Martin, M. and Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Rosie Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Poindexter and Misses Harriet and eJanette Martin.The presence of their uncle, Mr. W. C. Martin, was a most agreeable surprise to his five nieces, two of whom he had never seen before. GALBRAITH CHURCH Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, 6th street between L and M streets northwest, is in the midst of a glorious revival. A large number of persons from all parts of the city are in attendance. Many souls have already been saved and added to the church. The revival will be continued throughout this entire month. Sunday, aJnuary 19, the pastor will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. In the afternoon at three o'clock Rev. Mr. Matthews and his choir, of Hillsdale, will be present. The public is invited. The meeting for the joint session of the Negro bishops,representing the three great' independent Methodist bodies of this country, is well under way. The committee in charge of arrangements is composed of Drs. J. H. Welch, A. M. E. Church, cahirman; J. W. Smith, C. M E Church, secretary; S L. Corrothers, A. M. E Zion Church, treasurer. These bishops will represent 2,290,000 Negro Methodists and seven-tenths of all the churches supported by Negroes in the country. The committee of arrangements will give to the public the program of the opening exercises next week. The public will watch and scrutinize the actions of the bishops at this time probably more than ever before, in view of the discharge of the Negro soldiers and the subsequent slander and abuse heaped upon them by Secretary of War Taft, and the strenuous efforts of Dr. B. T. Washington to place all Negroes of the country under'obligation to Taft, and the constant rumor that they are going to sell out. THE COSMOPOLITAN BAPIST CHURCH DEDICATED. 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Livingston, one of the most prominent Masons and Odd Fellows in this city, better known as the Illustrious Potentate and Grand High Priest, is very ill with the grip at his residence. 1239 Twenty-second street northwest. The Bee wishes him a speedy recovery. There is not a more genial Mason on Odd Fellow in this city than Mr. Livingston. The teachers of our schools have at last been emancipated—the last bonds of servitude fell from them this week, when it was announced that they would be relieved from attending all those newly created meetings in the schools. The meetings that have been, dropped are the fortnightly meetings, parents' meetings, model lessons in the graded schools, and the number of educational meetings have been reduced. Many of the teachers say that they feel as though they have had the same experience as the deer in the story, "A Hunting of the Deer," for the past fifteen months. The teachers are now able to bring to the children the very best fruit of their vineyard, which the strain of the times has so long withheld. What is the matter with the High School? The new place of worship that is to be started by Elder E. J. Robinson is situated at the corner of Fifty-eighth and D streets northwes. The Christian people in that vicinity are highly gratified. Some people take a great delight in seeing a man down, and in many cases will do all in their power to keep him down, etc. --- New Years THE QUALITY HOUSE Christian At 909 Seventh Street. ```markdown ``` Bessie Molcum; 3 p.m., Dr. M. W. Clair, pastor of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, preached a most instructive sermon. At 7:30 p.m. Dr. Wynn again occupied the pulpit, and delivered the dedicatory sermon to a packed house. It was one of the greatest sermons ever listened to in this city. A special selection was rendered by Mrs. Arabella V. Chase and her daughter, Miss Beatriz Lucinda Chase, while the mother presided at the pipe organ at the same time. Mrs. Arabella V. Chase also rendered a solo to the delight of all present. At the close of the services Dr. Drew was presented with a new suit of clothes, two pairs of shoes, a silk hat, and an offer of an automobile to cost $2,000, of which Dr. Drew declined, giving as his reason that he preferred a horse and buggy, or house instead, at the present time. Mrs. J. Goldenburge offered $25 toward the automobile. A reception was tendered to Dr. Wynn Tuesday night. Dr. Drew presided. Welcome addresses were delivered by Dr. W. F. Brown, Judge E. N. Hewlett, and Mr. R. W. Thompson. Dr. R. D. Wynn responded in a very happy mode. Next Sunday Dr. R. J. Brown, president of the Negro Baptist Preachers' Union of New York City, will preach. A choir of one hundred voices will render the music KNON BROWN DEAD. Mr. Knox, Brown, well known thruat the city, died Tuesday mborn at his residence, 205 L street northwest. He had suffered long, and death seemed to be a relief to him. He leaves a widow and many friends to mourn his death. He was a member of Meridian Lodge, No. 6; past grand master of Gethsemane Commandery; member of the Mystic Shrine, Meca Temple; member of Crispus Attucks Association. The funeral was held from the People's Congregational Church Thursday at 2 Buy your Wines and Distillates of a Wine Merchant, who intimately knows their nature. Phone, Main 274 ELDER ROBINSON. 1. The girl from Philadelphia in some things is not slow. The 2. The San Francisco maid de-mure is calm as calm can be. The 3. The Goth-am maid-en lifts her self up on her ti-ny toe. 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"Colds" are concerning a good many households just now; it is always so at the change of seasons Impure air is a powerful ally of this disease. It may be in a bedroom, a schoolroom, a public hall, a crowded drawing room. There is more illness caused by defective ventilation than by draughts. If one is exposed to the latter, and yet is warmly clad and moving briskly, there is no danger. The factor most potent in resisting cold is a healthy circulation of blood; such a condition cannot exist for a moment without pure air. Preventives of cold and its various catarrhal conditions consist chiefly in common sense, that rarest of all virtues. That means keeping the body sturdy in all its vulnerable points—a throat that is used to exposure, a head that often goes hatless, feet that may get wet without harm (providing they are reshod as soon as inactive), a body that never feels the cold when it is hurrying about in fresh air. The cure of colds is a simple matter if begun in time. 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For three cupfuls of the cut celery allow a pint of white sauce, using the water in which the celery was cooked, with the cream as the liquid. Turn into the shell of a pineapple cheese, cover with half a cupful of fine cracker crumbs, mixed with two tablespoonfuls of melted butter, and let it brown in the oven. Serve with powdered cheese. Edam cheese shells can be, utilized in the same manner. How to Boil an Egg. Most people drop an egg into boiling water and let it cook steadily for three minutes for a so-called soft-bolled egg. The proper way to soft-boll an egg is to remove the saucepan from the fire when the water reaches boiling point; drop the egg in at the moment of removal, cover the saucepan and leave the egg in the water for six minutes. When there are two eggs let them stay eight minutes. For medium-cooked, ten minutes are required, and for hard-bolled half an hour. When Eggs Are Scarce. When eggs are high one may be economical in many ways. For settling coffee break an egg into a jelly glass, fill with granulated sugar, and mlx thoroughly, cover closely, and use a half teaspoonful to a pot of coffee. This will keep any length of time. For pumpkin pies use but one egg to a pie and one tablespoonful of flour; no one can tell the difference. For custard pie two eggs and a tablespoonful of flour. Put Snow in Cakes. A cupful of light, new fallen snow stirred into cale, or other batters, briskly, the last thing before turning it into the baking pan, is a good substitute for eggs. When snow is used more flour is required—about two tablespoonfuls. ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC (EAU DE QUININE) LILLIAN RUSSELL, the beautiful actress, says: "Without question, an indispensable adjunct to a lady's toilet table. Exceedingly meritorious in preserving the hair and causing it to retain its luster." You can make your hair beautiful and improve your personal appearance by using ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC every day. It cures dandruff and stops falling hair, because it goes to the root of the trouble. FREE! A sample bottle of ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC (3 applications) for 10 cents to pay postage and packing. ED. PINAUD'S LILAC VEGETAL An exquisite perfume for the handkerchief, armour and bath. Used by women of fashion in Paris and New York. Send 10 cents (to pay postage a.1 packing) for a free sample bottle containing enough Lilac Vegetal Extract for 10 applications. Write to-dry to ED. PINAUD'S American Office. ED. PINAUD BUILDING, NEW YORK CITY. Ask your dealer for ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC and LILAC VEGETAL A novelty for the home candy-makers is candied citron. Go make it. Peel and core the citron and cut it into strips or cub a. Weigh the fruit, and to each pound of it allow a pound of granulated sugar and a teaspoonful of water. Put sugar and water into a percelain-lined kettle and cook to a slurp, laying the citron in it as soon as the sugar is dissolved. When the fruit is tender take it out of the kettle with a perforated spoon, and spread on a broad platter while you add a little ginger to the slurp, then boll it until it is thick. Stir in a little lemon juice, return the citron to the kettle and stir until candied and thick with sugar, then drain and lay on platters to dry. Banana pie is the latest for the pie weary. This does not mean that the fresh fruit is sliced up—it is a much richer fruit than this, and is made of evaporated bananas. They are treated like dried apples of old before being made up into pastry. The evaporated bananas hold a dozen things for the house that gets tired of its bill of fare. Breakfast food, pancake flour and cookies with a dalty flavor all their own are made from the banana flour, "of which," say the cooking experts, "you can make anything that can be made of white flour." Banana figs, which are dried in their own sirup, are a new form of the fruit to add to the Christmas preserve table, and banana sirup is put up as a rival of maple sirup in flavor. A noted Boston cook has a trick of substituting flour for one of the eggs ordinarily required to every quart of milk in a custard pudding. The recipe calls for a quart of milk, four tablespoons of flour three eggs, hain a teaspoonful of salt, a tablespoonful of butter, a teaspoonful of vanilla and half a cup of granulated sugar Reserve half a cup of the milk and put the rest on the stove to boil. Mix the flour, after sliding, with the cold milk and gradually stir them into the boiling milk, taking care that lumps do not form. When thick add the egg yolks, which should have been beaten with the sugar, salt and extract. Then take the boiler from the stove and add the butter. Put immediately into a baking dish just small enough to put inside of a pretty pudding dish when ready to serve. After baking cover with a meringue made with the whites of the eggs that were left over after making the pudding. Serve very cold. Cocking Mushrooms. Among the many different ways of preparing them there are two simple ones—brolled and saute—which prove best, on account of their retaining the mushroom's own flavor. In all instances cut the stem off close to the gills and peel the cap from edge to crown. If to be broiled cook them over a low fire, laying them upon an oyster broiler, placing the gills down for a few moments with a fork turn. Carefully scatter very little salt over them and, previous to their getting tender, place a pit of butter in the center of each mushroom. In melting it will pass through the gills, improving them greatly. Serve on hot toast, which allows all of the mushroom flavor to come forth. In saute place them in a saucepan with a trifle of butter—nothing else—cooking them, beneath a cover, about three-quarters of an hour over boiling water. The brown juice cooks out, which moistens the toast. Cream may be used. It is important to serve them 'hot, for a draft or chill is sure to spoil the best cooked dish. ¥ cies : ‘ ‘ 1 asemers=,' Annual Annouucement 0 L/sON 0 SANS 7 5 S s roy a ! _ R ~ | Ki a . ' San , smc MaGall Fstaras oid late Onhot r \ M ANUF ‘ACT 1 queues, (Gy gx | EWELER a ae! as iy Be hers thas any ether Ladies Magerina, Ont | HH AS a wipion {x3 cumbers) costs OO ov t TER Ma I RSS eee A 725 7th Street, Northwest — igeate Wrantgd, ropes YY Lee s 5 ou Focialosten Fartera Catalogvet ee ae SS . Jit Tus MecalL dew ten gl Paes Ey) ae BETWEENG&II FE AND McCALL'S GREA1 ir \em 7 nice has some friend whon they wish to make happy. It Ey von Hes AZINE | oh WG Yr" aed b mother or father, sister or brother. It may be a wife, or it fez loneivear tar ¥a0%, TS tay be a sweetheart — and no be.ter time than Cheistmas is so ap- COUPO'. | ,broprate — so suggestive. Noth'ng makés one feel happier than ieee to ghadden the heart, of another. endased two dollars. Send tof . Uur stock of Jewelry and Bric-a-braé¢ is now complete. “Each in-" ress below The Bee and McCall's} dividual piece has been carefully sslected and: we feel satisfied thata yisit from you will bear us out Magacine for one year. that we have as fine a selection astan be found anywhere. Why not give us. a’ call tomorrow? Teer eenneseeeceeeoeeeeese Any article that vou mae select will be laid aside and deliveredwhen wanted. Expericneed clerks. ee eee Polite attention. 7 i : A ee WATCHES : ST $$ We.mention here but a few of our » yes eUuY THE «pecials. z sv & Gnetlemen's 20-year Gold Filled Am- . t IAIN : ican Stem Winders and Setters, $10. r eli + Lallies zo-year Gold Filled Stem * ge _ Pa Sha ee Winders and Setters, $10. Fe : a. N on Gentlemen's 14-karat Solid Gold Am- ose es NaN ant, u Peat Pace - ercan Stem Winders and Setters, as i Bs ae Ue Ok & WP 22 =k es org ¥ cheap as $33. Peet as 4 faite USN Se Childeen's Sold, Sitver Watches with te Veen ult A et es ta Pin Attachment, $3.50; regular price, ae Sey Be Ge es ; : ee ee - Se a Ladies’ Solid Gold Watches, Open Weseanall = re Sears Sia Face, $8.00, . 0-779 Tres EAM of ies Boys’ Solid Silver Watches, $5.00 up. - : | F-737 4 fore You Purchase Any wther Write 2 W HOME SEW.MG MACHINE COMPARY | {.. 2 2 BR DIAMONDS. - i wy J ORANGE: masse ‘ ~ Put Yeur Money in Diamonds. No Bet- mut tains New Dkemer dae ter Investment Today. . Our guaranty never runs out Prices 11 the Diamond market are ad- : fine stones. - : ' ke Sew:ng Machines to sult ai] conde ns sate, IR PRICES HAVE'NT Ladies’ Diamond Rings, $300 to $130. qwnc. Muchines 20 seit vaneing, bt OUR P! AVE’ i Bs, $5.00 to $15 WWish-gradefaniy sex cammceses | BEEN ADVANCED in some time. We ' Ladies’ Diamond Brooches, $550 to, . A by authorized d-atery omy. * still have a large collection of superb $1,000. - FOR SALE BY; . ‘Diam ads which we bought a consider- Diamond Earrings, $15.00 to $3000. a able tite age at lower prices than pre- “Diamond Scarf Pins, $7.00 up. ; S sae 7 vail taday. * # Diamond Cuff Buttons, $7.00 up. - - DRESS AND TUXEDO We shall not advance prices on these Diamond Studs, $10.00 up. . SUITS | : « stones. -We are merchants and not spec- . We have Ladies’ Handsome Diamond =. 1.00--For Hire—S1.00. alators, and our fect percentage of profit - Rings set_in Tiffany Mounting, which . Tulius Cohen, is all we atk, So. as long as these Dia- we are selling at $3000. This will make ~ 11a sth street, N. W. monds last, it will be possible to buy an appropriate present for Christmas. i aes wt Le them Tere under tee regular market for Every stone a ball of fire. ig eal eg, hah Ree ee TT «WE DO BUSINESS AT ONE PRICK : I . * Misfit Cloth- ing Parl ing Parlor, Fine Garments (Slightly Wora) Made by Our Leading Tallors. JUSTH’S OLD STAND. "“stablishec 1865. G19 DStN.W" NEW YORK Al (3 THE GREATEST VAEATRICAL & SHOW PAPEF (8 THE WORLD. 400 Per Yea. Slagle Copy, 10 cr ISSUED WEEELY. :3SMPLE Copy FREE ; RANK QUEEN PUBS. CO .110 Se L ED gy ase es Mme. Davis, , WS a ip es Si N\ Ue | ‘ we —] F S > \ Se Ll % b e 4 i ye aa PN VAT WN § 1] a LESS vhs yl “BORN CLAIRVOYANT AND CARD READER TELLS ABOUT BUSINESS. Remores Spells and Evil Influencer Reunites the Separated, and Gives Luck to All _ 1228 asth St. N.W., Washington, D. © N. B—No leters answered unless accompanied by stamp. + N. B—Metion The Bee. “ROOMS FOR RENT. Large, comfortable furnished boom: * €o reither ladies or gentlemen, 1207 K street northeast. Farnished rooms for’ rent at 11174 sth street, N. W. Front Parlor stitable for a doctor and a back Fedrom, 1410 First stieer N. We BR eet .+ wii Siena ST. LUKE HALL, HEADQUARTERS L 0. of St. Luke, Richmond, Virginia. patel See Taree cated “os : id ee Ton j ae ie ae Kd oa i eek ees | as ty 4 | ate , ere a i ; ee aa a, | BAUOYOHUDIT UIUbL UI OL. LUND WITH HEADQUARTERS AT Richmond, Va., is a growing Fra- ternal Society, with several Incorporated Departments, op- erating :— 1 A Fraternal Soclety paying Bick Dues and an Endowment at death, 2 AJucenile Department pay- ing Sick jdues and a Endowinent death, 3 A Regalia Department 4 ASavings Bank. i 5 A Large Department Store. 5 A Weekly Paper—The St. Lake Herald. 7 AJob Printing Office. ‘The St. Lukes are now operating ia 15 states, and are rapidly spread- ings every direction. ’e want good, hustling Deputies. Good terms for the right persons. male or female. When vou write dwclose testimordal 2s to character and ability. Foe:further information, address MAGGIE L. WALEER, > Grand Sec’y, I. O. St. Luke, 8. Luke Hall, Richmond, Ve. ’ NOW THE FLOWER SANDWICH, Dainty Morsels Which Are Served at Debutante Luncheons and Teas. The fatest wrink'e of the dainty housekeeper Is to x¢ e's “Hower ‘Sand: wiches” to her guests at an afternoon tea. Of course, these delicacies are exclu- sively feminine, and no woman is 90 foolish as to try to satisfy the mascu- line appetite with such morsels. If ziila2y’s tea or Inncheon table hap- pens to be decorated with chrysanthe- mums she serves chrysanthemum sandwiches, or if sweet peas, tiolets, roses, carnations, prevail in the dec- orations, she will have her sandwiches to match. The frasrance fs extracted from the flowers and imparted to the sand- wiches by enttins the butter to be used in thin blocks, wrapping it in cheese cloth, smothering it with flowers and letting it stand for several hours In a tightly closed jar. ‘ The bread is cut Ip yiper like slices, spread with the perfumed butter and sprinkled with petals of flowers, The sandwitches are rolled and tied with ribbon to match the flowers. After they have heen put back in the Jar with the flowers they are served in a veritable hed of blooms, and if they are not the most substantial things In the food line they are at least novel and dainty. und at present are quite the thing at debutante lunch- eons and teas. 7 HINTS FOR THE COOK. Select a dozen or so of the smooth- est and largest splints from the new broom and lay them away to use in testing cake when it is baking. When cutting bread and butter spe- cially thin, occasionally dip the knife in hot water, and never draw the knife over the same place. When frying fish of any sort a little Salt should be sprinkled on the base of the pan when it {s hot and the fat is boiling. The fish can then be easily turned without betng broken. When cooking chops and steaks in a frying-pan or on a gridiron, never thrust a fork Into them in order to turn them. If you do the juice will run out and the steak or chop will be shard or dry. | The dripping fram roast meat, the ‘skimmings from soups, and rendered down fat from meat trimmings, serve ‘the same purpose, when clarified thor- ‘oughly as lard or butter. Use beef drippings for basting beef and game, ‘keep mutton dripping for trying cut- lets, fish, etc. _ Too rapld*boiling makes most vege- tables tough. As a ‘rule vegetables should be cooked uncovered. - Rice and macaroni require fast boll- ing. ee Too much salt In gravy or soup may be counteracted by putting in a pinch bf brown sugar. _ When finely chopped nuts are need- ed for salads or sandwiches, run the nuts through the meat chopper, me. | e & SL ee W .Sidne y Pittman . | Architect RENDERING IN PATENT DRAWINGS ~ MONOTONE, WATER COLOR DRAFTING,DETAILING, TRACING ,AND PEN & INK : BLUE PRINTING STEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. Paone: M in 659—M. Office 494 Louisiana, Ave.,N.W: Leland Giants Base-Ball and Amusement Assn.« Now Organizing—Capital Stock $100,000 The Stock-Holders of the Leland Giants Base-Ball Association, has con- cluded to dissolve that Association in order to give room for the former, with it's increased Capital for the purpose of buy.nz a Permanent Home For The Leland Giants Base-Ball Club and Establishing For All The People, The Only First Class, Up-To-Date Amusement Park, With It's Theater (Light Opera), Figure Eight, Shoot The Chutes, Minature Ry, Electric Theater, Dance Pavillion, Roller Skating, Hurley Burley, Double Swing, Boating, Auts Riding, and ail the latest fun making devices and laugh producing concessions. to- gether with a First Class Summer Hotel, large enough to accomodate 1000 guests, at it's present location, 79th and Wentworth Ave., twenty (20) minutes ride on the Electric Cars to the Loop District in Chicago. The Publicis Base-Bail mad. and amusement Crazy. Stocks have doubled in - value in a single season. Millions can be made by those Who Take Stock In ‘This New Enterprise. ° Are You'In Favor Of The Race Owning, And Operating This Im- mense And Well Paying Plant, Where More Than 1,006 Persons Will “Be Employed, between May and October of each year, where you can come with- out fear and Enjoy The Life and Freedom of a Citizen unmolested or annoyed? The Answer canonly be effectively given by subscnbing for Stock in this Gerpora- tion. it has been made purposely low so that ali Loyal Members of the Race can have a Share and Interest in this ‘T'wenticth Century Enterprise. Think of it, Shares Only Ten (10.00) Dollars Each. You Squander More than this amount Any Holiday around Amusement Parks and Public Places, where you are not wanted and never welcome. Come! buy and build one of your own by fillag out the attached Coupon and m2il with Ten Dollars to the Leland Giants Base-Ball and Amusement Association. Do it to-day so that we may commence to buikd. Leland Giants Base Ball & Amusement Assn. i : me 6258 Halsted Street, Chicago, IL Mr Beauregard F. Moseley; Treas:- . 5 ¢ Enclosed please find $_.0.o. which I am sending as Part (or infull) as subscription fee for = te shares of the Capital Stock of the Leland Giants Base Bal! and Amusement Association. - . . Lagree to pay S$... 7. .per month until the full amougt $ 1 seepsseeceecceesee--ee--. a8 been paid, at which time I am to reciave my stock certificate, 7 NB. : . All payments on Stock Ace Name ‘counts must be made tothe order tt Beauregard F. Moseley, . EEE ea 2 ‘_: boldets are eroded ta prefer ACG ress—_>_—_ ance as employees and should : inform the Treasurer with their . Anal remittance of their inten- . tions to apply for employment. ity For further informaticn ad- dress Leland Giants Ease-Ball and Amusement As$n. 6258 | Halsted St. Chicago, Il, | James Hh. Winsiow UNDERTAKER AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER. ALL WORK FiRst’ CLASS TERMS MOST REASONABLE. CVRLFTH v ~TREFTS, No We : ¢ Fruit Bread. The night before you wish to bake, set a cake of yeast with a cupful o! potato water, Mix with a little flour like a thin batter, let it stand all night in a warm place; in the morning sift your flour In your pan, then put a quart of warm milk in your flour, ther add your yeast and two cups of sucar one teaspoon salt, one cup of butter one pound of currants, one pound seedless raisins, one pound of walnuts ‘one spoon of lemon or vanilla extract three eggs. Mix it and work in jus ike you do bread. Then set it in 2 warm place to rise; when light, share in small flat loaves, put in pans to rise again, when nice and light butter the top and sprinkle with sugar and einna ‘mon, or leave plain; then bake unt! ‘a Ught brown In a not too hot ovea hts you can keep for a whole week and it won't dry ont. a 7 - J H DABNEY . FUNERAL vantCior. Maring, Lever. and Sale Stable. . Carringes hired fdr funerals, par.ies, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guae- anteed. Business at 1132 Third s.reet northwest. Main office branch at 222 More street, Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main 1727. ‘Telephone call ior Stable, Main 1428-3. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. ~ Where 1 can accommodate 50 Horses. z Call and inspect our new and m xI.rn stable. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., t13: PImrd Strect N. W. Pumpkin Pie. . Three pounds of pumpkin, six ounces of butter. six eggs, three tabie- spoonfuls af wine, two of brandy, the rind and juice of one lemon, as much cinnamon as can be put on a dime. | Cut the pumpkin in slices, pare it take out the seeds and soft parts, cut it Into small pieces and stew in a small quantity of water until tender. Then press, in’a colander until dry, Turn ft out In a pan, put in the but. ter and salt and mash fine. When cool whisk the eggs until lght and stir in, add sugar to taste, alsc the brandy, wine and cinnamon, This Is sufficient for three or four pies, oe Line the plates with paste and bake in a quick oven, ‘A: HIGH-DEGREE: 5 i a | r OF SAIS: \CTION IS A Laie RARE THING IN MOST $3.00 | L j SHOFS SHOES AT THIS | PRICE USUALLY LACK a a Les STYLE OR COMFORT OR I |e BOTH. . ya70 | J THE STYLE OF MORE Ex- ' LI PENSIVE SHOES AND GOOD -- | a SOLID VALUE ARE FOUND [ IN OUR ' LI rd : * Star SHOE LHi-14 because of the exceptional attention bee el [ stowed on the making. The only cheape a5, | ness in it anywhere is the price. \ . A Coodyear-welted shoe, made on seves : 5 z ral of the season’s handsomest lasts, in | fro B the most popular leathers. i | + Looks first rate and wears that? wey . L | every time. es . It's worth vour while to come In and fook . tie Gienet over, even if you're net ready oy to buy Always welcome. Wm.Moreland, © OO 455 5 AQI Penta Ave HOLTMAN'S OLDSTAND. sIGY OF THE BIG ROCT Candied Oranges. Candied orange Is a. great delicacy and the housewife will find these are nice to serve with the last course of dinner. * Peel and quarter the oranges, make a sirup in the proportion of one pound of sugar to one pint of water. Let it boil until it will harden in water; ‘then take it from the fire and dip the quarters of oranges into the sirup; let them drain on a fine sieve placed over a platter, so that the slrup will not be wasted. Let them drafn until cool, when the sugar will crystallize. Ly Spanish Salad, Four large cucumbers, One bunck celery. Three large onions. Four large tomatoes. Two heads Jettuce. * Two green peppers. Chop each separately until fine, then mix together and season with one tablespoonful of vinegar, juice of one lemon, salt and pepper. Riee and Meat Casserole. Boil a cupful of rice, line a buttered pan with the rice while hot. When cold fill center with chopped cooked meat of any kind, season well, add gravy. Set In pan of ‘water and bake one-half or three-quarters of an hour. Turn out on a dish and serve with to mato sauce. CITY NEWS. At the close of the sixtieth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of F. A. A. Masons for the District of Columbia on the 27th of December, the following officers, elected during the session, were installed for the ensuing term: William H. Grimshaw, grand master (third term); /William H. Underwood, deputy grand master; Robert L. Pendleton, senior grand warden; J. H. Davis, junior grand warden; Henry Coleman, grand treasurer (eighth term) Rev. Shelton Miller, grand chaplain; John W. Freeman, grand marshal; Edward Towles, assistant grand marshal; Andrew W. Sears, senior grand deacon; Charles H. Brown, junior grand deacon; Thornton A. Jackson, grand lecturer; W. E. Cobb, senior grand steward; John H. Gray, junior grand steward; M. H. Robinson, grand sword bearer; William B. Dandridge, grand stanrdard brearer; Rev. W. H. Severson, grand librarian; John D. Howard, grand pursuivant; John C. Nalle, grand organist; Henry C. Irving, grand tyler; trustee to Masonic Eastern Star Home Association, J. Thomas Tascoe. A FREE DISPENSARY FOUNDED. A free dispensary has been opened in connection with the Nineteenth St. Baptist Church, as a result of the efforts of Dr. James T. Walker, who far a number of years has been choir director of the church. Two physicians, two dentists, a trained nurse, and a staff of consulting surgeons are available every day. About two hundred dollars' worth of drugs and medical supplies have been contributed by local pharmacists and manufacturers, and much good is being accomplished in relieving the ills of the poorer classes, who are treated regardless of denomination. HON. B. H. WARNER LECTURES Mr. Brainard H. Warner, a reired merchant and capitalist, is taking an especial interest in the welfare of the various colored churches and schools in the District. Monday evening he delivered an instructive lecture on "Egypt and the Holy Land" at the Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church. Friday he was the principal speaker at the annual institute of the colored teachers of Montgomery county, Maryland, Just outside of the District line. He dwelt upon the dignity of labor and gave profitable advice as how the young people may be developed, into useful citizens. The institute, which was also addressed by Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, was generally voted the most successful yet held for the colored teachers of the county. Mr. Warner is one of the incorporators of the National Training and Industrial Institute, and is a patron of the colored branch of the Y. M. C. A. He is being strongly supported by the race for the Congressional nomination in Maryland's Sixth District. All of the Bethel Churches held a union service Sunday afternoon at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Rev. P. J. Williams, pastor of Wesley. A. M. E. Zion Church, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is again able to take care of his pastoral duties. Bishop J. W. Smith has returned to the city, and filled Rev. Mr Williams' pulpit last Sunday morning. COURT TRIALS In the Police Court Wednesday Attorney Thomas L. Jones defended Geo. Thomas, charged with an assault, and English Coleman, charged with craps shooting. Both cases occupied a great deal of time, and the defense that Lawyer Jones put up for his clients was highly complimentary to this member of the legal profession. George Robb, who was charged with stealing a tub of lard, was found not guilty in the Police Court Tuesday. Attorney Campbell Carrington defended Mr. Thomas. It was the consensus of opinion that someone in the absence of Mr. Thomas put a keg of lard under his stand. Mr. Carrington made a good THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER. From the American Economist. "He shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed," says the Constitution of the United States in defining the duties and obligations attached to the presidential office. Nowhere does he Constitution empower the chief executive to alter the language, the intent or the effect of a law of Congress. Yet this, in the opinion of many eminent legal authorities is precisely what was done in setting aside the plain requirements of the law prescribing the methods by which the dutiable value of imported merchandise shall be ascertained. The law says one thing, but the German tariff trade agreement says another and a wholly different thing. This is the plain truth of the matter. What will Congress do about it? Mr. Victor H. Stewart, son of the late Dr. C. C. Stewart, arrived in the city last Wednesday and is the guest of his uncle, Mr. W. A. Stewart. Victor is the very image of his father. Major Armes in an article published in the local papers stated that there was a large number of idle Negroes in the city of Washington that would not work and that the police should round them up and keep a register. Why, right here LEGAL NOTICE JAMES L. NEILL, ATTORNEY. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Raquel Cruz Carter vs. Heyward S. Carter. No. 27531. The object of this suit is to obtain absolute divorce on ground of adultery. On motion of the complainant, it is this 3rd day of January, A. D. 1908, ordered that the defendant cause his appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day.exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default; provided a copy of this order be published in the Law Reporter and the Washington Bee once a week for three successive weeks. Harry M. Clabaugh, Chief Justice. True Copy. Test: Johmu R. Young. Clerk. HOUSE AND HERMANN. EVENINGS Spent at home are the delight of all the family father, mother, children. Have the home attractively and comfortably furnished. It does not require a large outlay of money when you deal here. We are offering furniture and floor coverings for every room in the house this week at greatly reduced prices. Your credit is good here. When in Doubt, buy of HOUSE /& HERRMANN Seventh and Eye Sts., N. W. DR.MILES' ANTI-PAIN PILLS FOR Headache FOR: NEURALGIA. SCATICA. PHEUATISM. BACKACHE. PAIN IN CHEST. DISTRESS IN STOMACH. SLEEPLESSNESS TAKE ONE of the Little Tablets AND THE PAIN IS GONE If you have Headache Try One They Relieve Pain Quickly, leaving no bad After-effects 25 Doses 25 Cents Never Sold in Bulk G: To C. E. Bunch FINE FAMILY GROCERIES FRESH MEATS AND PROVISIONS. COR. FOUR AND HALF AND MD. AVE. S. W. it is as much trouble for a colored person to get work, even a dishwashers' place, as it is to get a Government position. The Major should establish here in Washington, like they have in Boston, a free intelligence office, where these idle colored people could secure work. A great many places formerly filled by colored people are now filled by the white people. A heap see, but a few know. We understand that the members of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Masons are kicking like five hundred about the trouble here in Washington in Masonic circles. We don't blame them for the reasons that the fight has uncarthed facts that it would have been policy to have kept covered; also caused unnecessary troubles and hard feelings that could have been avoided. We simply readise: close up and cease firing, and in this very day and time it is unwise for colored people to keep up the knifing act. Love of office has been the bone of contention in Masonry among the race ever since they have had it. Read The Bee. JAMES F. OYSTER The Leading Place in the City for BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS. Oyster's Butter is the sweetest and Eggs the freshest. Square Stands, Center Market, Riggs Market. Wholesale Dealer and Salesman Butter is the sweetest in the market. His Eggs the freshest. Stands, Center Market, 5th and K streets, market. OFFICE Dealer and Salesman, 600 and 902 Pennsylvania N.W. 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. Wholesale Dealer and Salesman. 602 and 902 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. M. H. XMAS GOODS AT PRICES AT W. S. RICHARDSON'S, 3 BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES, INCLUDING ALL FUMERY SOAPS. RICHARDSON'S ES LOGNE IS AN EXQUISITE ORS, THE FRAGRANCE OR DOMINATING. DELICATE, TO BE FOUND FOR THE OTHER USEFUL THINGS AND USEFUL XMAS PRES DON'T NEGLECT YOUR ABSOLUTELY PURE—FOR ATISM, AND A GENERAL BE FOUND HERE. SATISF REFUNDED. FOODS AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL CURRIARDSON'S, 316 41-2 ST. N. W. CURRIARDSON'S, TOOTH BRUSHES, FANCY TOPS INCLUDING ALL KINDS OF THE LASTY SOAPS. RICHARDSON'S ESPECIALLY PREPARES AN EXQUISITE BLENDING OF DRY FRAGRANCE OF ORANGE BLOSSOMING. DELICATE, LASTING. NONE SOUND FOR THE MONEY. THOUSAND USEFUL THINGS THAT WILL MAKE FUL XMAS PRESENTS. NEGLECT YOUR HEALTH CABINET EELY PURE—FOR COLDS, MALARIA AND A GENERAL HEALTH. FRESH HERE. SATISFACTION, OR YOUR WILL. 316 41-2 XMAS GOODS AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL CUSTOMERS. AT W. S. RICHARDSON'S, 316 41-2 ST. N. W. COMBS AND BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES, FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, INCLUDING ALL KINDS OF THE LATEST PERFUMERY SOAPS. RICHARDSON'S ESPECIALLY PREPARED COLOGNE IS AN EXQUISITE BLENDING OF DAINTY ODORS, THE FRAGRANCE OF ORANGE BLOSSOMS PREDOMINATING. DELICATE, LASTING. NONE BETTER TO BE FOUND FOR THE MONEY. THOUSANDS OF OTHER USEFUL THINGS THAT WILL MAKE PRETTY AND USEFUL XMAS PRESENTS. DON'T NEGLECT YOUR HEALTH CABINET ARE TO ABSOLUTELY PURE-FOR COLDS, MALARIA, RHEUMATISM, AND A GENERAL HEALTH. FRESH DRUGS BE FOUND HERE. SATISFACTION, OR YOUR MONEY REFUNDED. 316.41-2 S.. N. W. Columbia Ice and Coal Co. FIFTH AND L STS., N. W., THE LEGEND OF THE WORLD A present for every Butler in time, between December 31st and Columbia Ice Co., Absolute satisfaction for every Butler in the Phone. 5th & December 31st and city of Washington Columbia Ice Co., A present for every Butler in the Phone. 5th & L Sts. N.W. ine, between December 31st and city of Washington that calls on Columbia Ice Co., CREDIT FOR ALL WASHINGTON Credit and Price Hand But here they do. And that is by tween our methods and the "insness. When you buy a bill of good yourself; you don't have to give to close the account before buying standing can be added to any time and give no information to any one except at your own request. Peter edit and Plainly Make Prices Seldom Hand in Hand by do. And that is by no means the only methods and the "installment house" way of you buy a bill of goods here you arrange that you don't have to give notes or bonds, and you account before buying anything else. An account be added to any time. We make no inquiries information to anyone about your dealings or own request. Peter Grogan Credit and Plainly Marked Prices Seldom Go Hand in Hand But here they do. And that is by no means the only difference between our methods and the "installment house" way of doing business. When you buy a bill of goods here you arrange terms to suit yourself; you don't have to give notes or bonds, and you don't have to close the account before buying anything else. An account in good standing can be added to any time. We make no inquiries about you and give no information to anyone about your dealings with us, except at your own request. Peter Grogan Peter Grogan 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street The Life and Works of H Containing his complete poe With biographies of famous po production by Walter Dean Ho Properly illustrated by J. T. Nich Drop postal to The Bee Office, and Works of PAUL LAWRENCE ing his complete poetical works, his best show- graphies of famous poet by Lida Keck Wiggy by Walter Dean Howells, editor of Harper illustrated by J. T. Nichols Bro, Illinois. Price, to The Bee Office, and a representative wi The Life and Works of PAUL LAWRENCEDUNBAR Containing his complete poetical works, his best short stories, etc. With biographies of famous poet by Lida Keck Wiggins, and an introduction by Walter Dean Howells, editor of Harper's Magazine. Properly illustrated by J. T. Nichols Bro, Illinois. Price, $1.75. Drop postal to The Bee Office, and a representative will call on you. in the market. His Cheese is the 5th and K streets, N. W., and FICE and 902 Pennsylvania Avenue W. TO SUIT ALL CUSTOMERS. 616 41-2 ST. N. W. COMBS AND HIES, FANCY TOILET ARTIKINDS OF THE LATEST PER- SPECIALLY PREPARED COBLENDING OF DAINTY ODORANGE BLOSSOMS PRELASTING. NONE BETTER MONEY. THOUSANDS OF THAT WILL MAKE PRETTY ENTS. HEALTH CABINET ARE TO COLDS, MALARIA, RHEUM- HEALTH. FRESH DRUGS ACTION, OR YOUR MONEY 316 41-2 S., N. W. NEAR K ST. MARKET. This ice is made from distilled water, drawn from artesian wells. It is from the same water veins that furnish the famous Columbia Springs. Also retail dealers in Wood and Coal. Corner Fifth and L streets, Northwest, Washington, D. C. Joseph T. Peake, Pros. & Mgr. Secy.-Treas. Why not make a gift to your home by placing your order with the Columbia Ice Company for your coal and wood? and your ice for the winter and summer? Absolute satisfaction guaranteed Phone. 5th & L Sts. N.W. city of Washington that calls on Plainly Marked uses Seldom Go on Hand no means the only difference be- allment house" way of doing busi- sels here you arrange terms to suit notes or bonds, and you don't have anything else. An account in good me. We make no inquiries about you me about your dealings with us, ex- Grogan BETWEEN H and I STREETS. PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR real works, his best short stories, etc. t by Lida Keck Wiggins, and an in- cells, editor of Harper's Magazine. Is Bro, Illinois. Price, $1.75. and a representative will call on you. The traditional household tonic for colds, coughs, lung affections and grip 75c bottle. CHRISTIAN XANDER'S Quality House 909 7th St. Phone N 774 COLE & SWAN, WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS, No. 1514 14TH Sr., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Choicest jewelry of every kind, To suit the most fastidious mind With taste and skill combined, The best and finest you will find. J. A. WHITE STANDS Nos. 216 and 218 Ninth street northwest. Families supplied with Oysters, Clams, Crab Meat, Hard and Soft Crabs. Everything guaranteed. to be fresh and delivered Gold and silver watches, diamonds, jewelry, guns, mechanical tools parel. Old gold and silver bought. Unredeemed plaques for sale. 36: Pennsylvania Avenue N. W. OLD MONUMENTAL CANDIES. Sheetz's candies no one can surpass; All the materials are first class. His caramels, for purity true, Are unexcelled the city through; Excelling with chocolates, it would are. In quality they stand a preme. Exquisite bon-bons, if you seek, Are here in flavor quite unique. Thus, by ladies, it is confessed, A: F and Tenth we get the best. Zealous attention each patron meets In the store of George B. Sheetz. OLD MONUMENTAL CANDIES. GEORGE B. SHEETZ, F and Tenth Sts. N. W. Telephone Main 3148. CHARLES H. JAVINS & SONS FISH, POULTRY AND OYSTER DEALERS, 930 C Street Northwest, and Center Market, Washington, D. C. Phone; Main 4480. Gould's Wonder Sore, 421 9th street. Wonders for the Children's Christmas! Toys, Scrap Book Pictures, Tree Ornaments, Green Sawdust, Snow, Tinsel, Stocking Gifts, etc. FOR RENT. Nicely furnished room with or without board. No. 1742 Fourteenth street northwest. A. H. Underdown, 1742, 14th St. N. W. CHARLES BRUNGER, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in FINE HOME DRESSED POULTRY 264. 265 and 267 Center Market, (B Street Wing) Marketing Delivered Promptly. Telephone, Main 3781. John Rudden, Furniture, Carpets, etc. 801, 803, 805 Seventh St. N. W. STUDY LAW AT HOME THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL. Instruction by mail adapted to everyone. Recognized by courts and educators. Experienced and competent instructors. Three courses—Preparatory, Business, College. Prepare for practice. Will better your condition and prospects in business. Students and graduates everywhere. Full participation and special offer FREE. THE SPRAUGHE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL OF LAW. 844 MARTHA RUSS. RETROIT MICH. Secretary Taft has written a letter to the President recommending an increase of width from 100 to feet to 110 feet of the Panama Canal making the proposed change cost about five million dollars additional. THE F. E. GREEN CO. 818 19th St N. W. Washington, D. C. Dyeing, Cleaning and Pressing Skirts Dyed and Pressed, Plain, 75c. Skirts Dyed and Pressed, Plaited, $1.50 Silk Skirts Dyed and Pressed, $1.00, $1.50. Waists Dyed and Pressed, 75c. Short Coats Dyed and Pressed, 75c, $1.00. Long Coats Dyed and Pressed, $1.00, $1.50. Blankets, $1.00, $1.50. Portieres Dyed or Cleaned, $1.00, $1.50. Our Dressmaking and Repair Department is at your service. Suits steam cleaned, $1.00. R. G. Swaine and Son CHRISTMAS GOODS. EVERYTHING FOR THE HOUSEHOLD — CALL AND ORDER YOUR TURKEY NOW. Wholesale Groceries. Agents for Paragon Process and Victor XXXX Family Flour. Telephone, 1699 Main. 932 Louisiana Avenue N. W. THE LARGEST IN THE CITY WE KNOW OUR OWN WE KNOW OUR OWN ... FLOWERS ... This is the man to patronize if you want the best service, the sweetest, the prettiest and the best flowers in the country. J. C. Powell, the florist, is with F. H. Kramer, Centre Market. Phones: Main 2372, 916 F street northwest; Private Office, Main 2372; Greenhouses, Linc. 103 Anacostia, D.C. Mr. Kramer has purchased a larger and more commodious stand in the Centre Market that surpasses any. These new stands are in charge of Mr. J. C. Powell, who is prepared to serve his friends during the holidays with Roses, Carnations, Violets. Floral Designs and Decorations. HOLLY MOUNT PURE RYE WHISKEY. Sold Only E. JOHN F. MEENEHAN, 14th St. and Rhode Island Avenue, N. W., WASHINGTON. D. C. Phone N. 2166. J. D. O'CONNOR, Union Bar, and Union Goods. Yellow Keystone Pure Rye Whiskey. J. D. O'CONNOR'S BUFFET, Cor. Seventh and P Sts. N.W. SAMUEL G. STEWART 1141 Seventh Street Northwest, Between L and M Streets. Wies, Liquors, Etc.