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VOL. XXIX NO 23 Mr. Petty Speaks MISSION OF GIPSY SMITH. Washignton, Nov. 3, 1908 Editor of the Bee: The wonderful mission of "Gipsy Smith, which has just closed in Convetion Hall, was planned and executed in the name of God and Humanity. The invitation was not on racial lines, but to every man and woman of our city who wanted to lead a better life, and all classes, colors, and conditions were represented and welcomed at every service. The Spirit of Christ was there, and so all-pervasive that the spirit of caste was banished, and we met, as was meet, on the common platform of the Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of Man. White and colored worshipped together, and as a matter of course, without exciting notice or comment. One of my most pleasant recollections, of this remarkable mission, is the greeting I got from "a brother in black," who sat just behind me on two occasions. Although humble and poorly clad, he awoke the spirit of Christian comradeship with an eloquence which bespoke a heart aflame with the love of the Crucified One. A white soul shone through his dark skin, and he was an inspiration to all who were privileged to meet him. No color line there. In view of the fact that hundreds of colored people—all who cared to come and could get in—attended every one of these meetings, and were accorded the courtesy due to and from all alike. I was surprised to read the slur upon them contained in the last issue of the Bee. Inquire of others who were there, and when you are satisfied, let us have the amende honorable, which I am sure your sense of fairness will prompt you to make. Respectfully yours, James T. Petty. TRIBUTE TO DR. WASHINGTON From the Ohio State Journal. Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 26.—Columbus paid a wonderful tribute yesterday to the intellectual powers of Booker T. Washington, the noted Negro educator, a living example of what education and training will do for the Negro, when more than 6000 persons attended meetings at Memorial Hall and St. Paul A. M. E. church. Racial prejudices were cast aside and silk gowned white women rubbed elbows with less richly clad Negro women as they walked up the broad marble stairs to Memorial hall. White professional men sat alongside colored men in coarse garments, with garbled hands soiled by labor. Both classes joined in spontaneous applause when the noted economist stepped on the platform, the whites expressing their admiration for the wonderful struggle the man has made, and the Negroes their appreciation for his uplifting work in their behalf. Every seat in Memorail hall was occupied an hour before the program was scheduled to begin. People began to file into the auditorium at 1:30 p.m. The aisles were filled after the seating capacity was exhausted. Then the stairways rapidly filled up and finally the doors in the east and west sides of the auditorium were thrown open and several hundred crowded into the areaway around the auditorium and heard the speaker. Thousands Turned Away. Thousands still filed down Broad street to the hall and vainly sought admission while the big hall was jammed. The disappointment was so keen outside that overflow meetings at the Y. M. C. A. and St. Paul A. M. E. church were held yesterday afternoon. Large congregations heard Dr. Washington at both meetings. Dr. Washington made a powerful plea for more Biblical teaching among his race. He said many persons are worrying without cause about the racial question, because in a few years America will have no racial question if the people continue to spread the gospel among the Negroes. He decried the impatience of some over the Negro's slow progress and told them they were measuring his people by too exasperating a yard stick. "Consider," he said, "a few centuries or even decades ago my people were led from the wilds of Africa and suddenly dropped into the very highest type of civilization. "Pray don't measure us by your civilization and then kick us down because we don't measure up to requirements. If we were measured by certain Asiatic civilizations the comparison would not be so unfair. Just remember that in the race to come abreast with the white man, history shows there is no other ahead of the Negro." Near the close of his address the speaker, inspired by love for his people, and the apparent justice of his plea, dramatically called upon the audience to remember that one man can't keep another down in the ditch without being in the ditch himself. He climaxed the plea by announcing that so long as any one portion of the country is submerged, other classes will, to a certain extent, be the under dog with them, and that the Negro will bring many up with him when his race is finally abreast of the white man. Exemplar of Force of Character. Dr. Washington's physique, his face, head and gestures, typify the indomitable strength that carried him from a position of abject slavery to a commanding position in the nation as a missionary, looked to by Negroes as a Moses of their race. The phrenologist at a glance can see the lines that make him a successful president of Tuskegee institute, the largest colored school in America.. Although born under conditions that would make the ordinary man a humble citizen, he is today accepted as a power among leading white eductors. Dr. Washington walked on the stage at Memorial hall with a firm confident tread, as one sure of his ground. His shoulders are broad and his six feet of stature gives him the strength and poise to command respect. His hair is close cut and gives him the aspect of a war dog with all its tenacious fighting spirit. The eyes, however, gleam with kindliness and they temper the appearance of the latent fighting forces. The man's forehead is broad, high and shapely, with enough space to contain a plentiful supply of reasoning power. His lips are thin, drawn tight across his molars. They show strength of character. His jaw has the firmness of one who has the courage to stand by his convictions. "It's easy to see how that man succeeds," whispered a delegate to the Bible students' conference after looking at the speaker. John R. Mott, general secretary of the student movement of North America, presided at the afternoon meeting at Memorial hall. He introduced Thornton B. Penfield, head of the theological department of the Bible student movement, who thanked the local brotherhood for the hospitality shown during the Bible Students' convention. President Beebe, of the local brotherhood responded. Mr. Mott announced Dr. Washington's subject as "The Place of the Bible in the Uplifting of the Negro Race." SPELL BINDERS The colored American orators have returned to the city after a hard fought battle. Hon. Ralph W. Tyler, Dr. J. E. Sheppard, of Durham, N. C. assistant U. S. Attorney J. A. Cobb, Attorneys John W. Patterson, R. R. Horney, Judge E. M. Hewlett, Attorney Thomas L. Jones, Register W. T. Vernon, and others. Where is Corrothers, Waldron, Waller, Trotter and the rest? What has become of Judge Gibbs? Where are Bishops Turner and Walters? What has become of the National Independent League of the World? Where is the colored Democrat? DIRECTOR RALPH A PROPHET. Just two days prior to Director Ralph, of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, leaving for Chicago, Ill., he said to a Bee representative that Speaker Cannon would win by from 5 to 6 thousand. His prediction is accurately verified WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY NOV Taft Elected Bv 315 PARAGRAPHI Taft Elected Bv 315 The election of the Republican ticket was verified at the polls, Tuesday. Taft and Sherman have been elected by the American voters. Bryan and Democracy are no more. Notwithstanding the charge against President Roosevelt that he would defeat the Republican ticket, he has demonstrated a master hand. The Bee congratulates you Mr. President, as the greatest American living. CRITIC CRITICISED. Some few weeks ago, it is reported, a supervising principal in the colored PARAGRAPHIC An investigating pointed by the Chic Education, made a reality of Chicago "the public school children' gry, and 10,000 other sufficient food." Commissioner West to open the bazaar of Order of Eagles next President Roosevelt the order, and will pro the White House that electric current. Examinations for a JUDGE WM. H O The next President of the United is now verified by the loyal vote DEMOCRATIC MECHANIC DEMOCRATIC BETINA I DON'T KNOW WHERE I AM. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC DEMOCRATIC F.M. GOWN JUDGE WM. H OWARD TAFT. President of the United States—The Bee' led by the loyal voters of the country. W. H. public schools entered the room of a certain male principal and gravely criticised an example that he, the principal had upon the board. The supervising principal informed the principal that his example was all wrong. The principal, who is one of the brightest in the schools, and should no doubt, be filling the position that is held by his critic, insisted that the example was right and so stated it before a crowded school of pupils. Rumor has it that the example turned out to be correct just as the principal stated. Certainly Superintendent Bruce will investigate this charge, and if found true, he ought to recommend the supervisor's removal. The Odd Fellows, 400,000 strong, are a unit for Taft. Read The Bee. --- 15 PARAGRAPHIC NEWS An investigating committee, appointed by the Chicago Board of Education, made a report that in the city of Chicago "there were 5,000 public school children habitually hungry, and 10,000 others who never get sufficient food." Commissioner West has promised to open the bazaar of the Fraternal Order of Eagles next Monday night. President Roosevelt is a member of the order, and will press the button in the White House that will turn on the electric current. I DON'T KNOW WHERE I AM. DEMOCRATIC MORO. DEMOCRATIC DEMOCRATIC SHIP OF STATE I OWARD TAFT. United States—The Bee's prediction motors of the country. District Supreme Court will be held December 3 to 6, and applications must be made not later than November 30. A Norfolk steamer wrecked a Washington and Alexandria ferry-boat last Tuesday morning between six and seven o'clock, in a sudden fog. One man was killed, two women and a boy were hurt. Dr. Andrew Buchanan says the best way to end a plague which has become an epidemic is to keep a cat, as the two do not dwell in the same place at the same time. The cats reduce the number of rats. The third annual session of the Allen Christian Endeavor of the A. M. E. Church, began last Thursday, at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, 8th street between D and E sts., and will end tomorrow evening. Mrs. Thirkield, the wife of Presi- ident Wilbur P. Thickfield, made the welcome address "To Our Homes" at the twenty-first annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society last Tuesday in Hamlin M. E. Church. The three men who are walking around the world, reached this city last Monday. One man is from France, one from Italy and the other is from the United States. They speak nine different languages. A second motor car has been purchased by Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, the "Mother of the Christian Science Church;" the first one having been destroyed by fire in less than forty-eight hours after she had bought it. NOW AM. RM GROWN ATE Mrs. Eddy lives in suburban Boston Mass. While many players favor doni away with the "spit ball" there are many who are opposed to its abolition. Ms Dora F. Gant, of Atlanta, Ga., died at her home the 27th of last month, after an illness of several months. Miss Gant had been to this city attending school. The plan of the Evening Star in giving information concerning the electon last Tuesday night was most excellent. Mrs. Julia Carney, the author of "Little Drops of Water," died last Sunday at Galesburg, Ill. She was eighty-five years old. Ambassador Reid has given his daughter, Mrs. John Ward, as a wedding gift, an English home for which he paid $500,000. It is said that "the oldest man in the world" is perhaps Andrei Nholajevitch Schmidt, a veteran of the Russian army who is 136 years old. Some how the policemen could not keep up with the celebrators of Hallowe'en; they got in their fun last Saturday night. Mrs. Sarah Wellborne, the wife of Eugene Wellborne, and mother of Walter S. and Eugenia B. Wellborne, died at her late residence in Ivy City last Saturday. The funeral services were held last Monday. Plans are being perfected for President Roosevelt to start on his hunting expedition in Africa, March 13, 1909. Great Britain will give permission to kill as much game as desired. Mr. Roosevelt's visit will be in the interest of science. Commissioner Macfarland has asked the Secretary of the Treasury to "transmit the estimates for the District appropriation to Congress without reduction." The "Chapei Car, St. Anthony," the only church on wheels of the Catholic Church in this country, arrived at the Union Station last Tuesday morning. Gipsy Smith says "If I were a millionaire, I would have a million airs," and he complimented the choir associated with him in Convention Hall. The Evansville Guide says "the two-faced Negro in politics" has done much in bringing about "disfranchisement of the colored voters." Our "Bee-Liners" are scoring every week. Taft on the stump is a winner. The South is a part of the Union—although it is the black sheep of the fold. To the man-without-a-job: If you have no work now, do you think the election of Bryan will help you to get work? The sound business men of this country will never permit the unstable Bryan to become President. President Roosevelt guessed so well on Taft's nomination that everybody is inclined to trust his judgment on his election. He says Taft will get 306 electoral votes. Let us see how much we can do to make the President's estimate correct. Every Negro in the South entitled to a vote, should be sure to get it into the box. It will help to swell Taft's popular plurality, even if it brings no electoral vote. The capture of Tennessee and Kentucky would not surprise us a bit. Mr. Napier says Tennessee is at the mourners' bench, ready for conversion, and Lawyer Albert S. White is of the opinion that Kentucky has come to hate the sins that made her mourn, and is willing to come over on the Lord's side. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocutionist, says the colored women should interest themselves in seeing that their husbands and brothers and sons get out and vote the ticket early, for it is the women who suffer most when there are industrial depressions and money is scarce. Miss Davis says that women who want comfortable homes, clothing for the children, a full larder and an amply supplied coal bin should see to it that as many votes are cast for Taft and Sherman as their potent influence can control. The Republican party is the friend of labor and a plentitude of labor makes cheerful firesides. Democratic success will put an end to the activity of the Interstate Commerce Commission in pushing the rail roads up to obedience to the law requiring equal accommodations for both races in the South. The "jimcrow" ear will be a fixture. Be warned in time. The department clerk who is too stingy to dig down in his jeans and go home to vote for the administration that gives him his bread and meat—or is scared to show his colors, which is infinitely worse—should be ousted His place should be filled by a patriot, who, seeing his duty, has the courage to do it like a man. Mr. Bryan is showing the white feather and paving the way toward defeat by charging that Republicans are going to buy the election. Judge Taft smiles a genial smile and says: "I'm going to be elected." Will you follow a hearse or a band wagon? A cabinet made up of Tillmans, Vardanans and Dixons may be expected if you let Bryan slip into the White House. The South is the master of the Democratic party. The life-long friends of Judge Gibbs are just sorry for the old man—that's all. Whittier's "Ichabod" has simply found a new application. Now that the Southern press is abusing Judge Taft because he is standing squarely on the platform declaring for equality of American citizenship, the Negroes "love him for the enemies he has made." The Negroes in the United States Army, including eleven officers, draw in salaries $930,368—a little less than a million dollars. The Democratic policy of eliminating the Negro entirely from the Army would mean a loss of that much money, besides the loss of honors, opportunities and helpful training that army life would offer the race. Can we afford to take such dangerous risks as a vote for Bryan would entail? Not by a jugful! Negroes who stand back from the fight because of the "protection" that the civil service law is supposed to guarantee, will find that the Democratic interpretation does not supply "protection" to Negro clerks, messengers, printers, pressmen, etc. Needy white Democrats want these jobs and they will get them—if Bryan comes into his kingdom. The black man Continued to page five. CHUMS. words in J. P. Music by Mona Davison. 1. You tell of your sweethearts in song and in story. Give me a chum... If you're 2. When your girl turns her back, gives her love to another. He's still your chum; He's covered with raga, or are covered with glory. The same old chum... truer than ever was sweetheart or broth. Your good old chum... Always the same and he never cares whether it's rainy today or is sun-shiny weather. But he Love has grown cold and your friends are forsaking. Your heart with the agony almost is breaking. Kleinert's DRESS SHIELDS Every pair of Kleinert's Dress Shields is warranted. 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The porter, however, never had a chance of putting this theory to the test until a few days ago. The director of a well known company in Berlin, while dining at the hotel, lost a valuable pearl pin. This was found by the waiter, who gave it to the porter to return to its owner. The porter saw his opportunity had come at last to test the quality of a pearl. He put the pin on the ground, placed his heel on it and ground it to a powder. When the owner arrived to claim it there was a somewhat stormy scene, but he was good natured enough to consent to say no more about the affair on the porter refunding half the value of the pin, 600 marks. In future the porter will submit any jewelry he may find for expert opinion. A. Mere Detail. "The common practice of lawyers in addressing the jury to single out one member who seems to them the most intelligent, and therefore the one most likely to be influenced by their appeals," observed a Chicago attorney, "does not always work out advantageously. "All the testimony in a case recently tried in Ohio had been taken, the lawyers for both sides had summed up and the judge had charged the jury, when up rose the intelligent juror against whom both counsel had thundered their impassioned appeals. He wanted the court to give him some information "I have been bothered a good deal by two words the lawyers use here all the time," said the intelligent juror. "What are they?" asked the court, expecting, no doubt, to be called upon to expound "res inter allos acta" or "a fortiori." or some other abtruse term. "Plaintiff" and 'defendant," said the juror. "I don't know just what they mean." Flying Fish. Interesting are the habits of the flying fish, that queer denizen of the sea, found principally in the region of the trade-winds. Does it rise from the sea like a bird? you ask. No, it shoots out of the waves like gives you his hand, and you face it together, Your good old chum!... Chum hand-clasp will soothe all the pain and the aching, Your dear old chum!... Chum mine, dear old pal of mine, He never will falter, He never will alter, What-ever the weather, in cloud or shine... And what will may come, let mis-for-tune come, What-ever be- tide He will stand by my side, And we'll face it to gether, my dear old chum... Chums. an arrow, h is with out spotted wings, sits on the wind in grace of curves, rinsing sometimes one milt say, to the beast of fifteen feet, but not, often so high and then lower, it again touches the crest of a wave and renews its flight. This condition may be repeated till it ceases a distance, say, of five hundred yards, in the case of the stoutest on the wing, though very often not if that distance is covered. A sea sailing through the trade winds will often be visited, on dark nights, by flying fish which hit the sails or ringing and fall on deck, where, of course, they soon give up life. Women Not as Strong as Men. "Women are not on the average but half as strong as men," said Dr Sargent, the director of athletics at Harvard, in a lecture recent "Their lung capacity averages but 160 cubic inches, while that of man is 240 cubic inches. In nearly every instance," he said, "where women excel in sports of the rougher or more masculine sort they have either inherited or acquired masculine characteristics." For the Music Room No plano can possibly be heard to advantage in a room which is either heavily curtained or is overcrowded with furniture. A good plan to insure the correct temperature of the room in which the plano stands is to keep a growing plant there. So long as the plant thrives you can tell that any changes of heat and cold there may be are not sufficient to affect the instrument. Taxation in Japan. The Japanese people, according to a Tokio newspaper, pay the heaviest tax per person in the world. The Tokio paper asserts that heads of families are taxed one-fifth of their income. By way of comparison it may be said that an American pays out in taxes about one-thirty-third of his income. In addition the American will earn about five times as much as the Japanese. Inventor of "Skat-" Skat, which has become the rival of bridge, and has displaced it in some circles. is a purely German game and Altenburg is its home. The earliest records on the subject show that it was evolved out of other card games in 1817 by one Hempel, a professor at the Altenburg college The Hand Elogment A recent novel had the following passage: 'With one hand he held the beautiful golden head above the buffeting waves, and with the other called loudly for assistance.' FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. 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Assuming then that man was living in the Calnozolic age, the question is, how did he survive his acquaintanceship with the gigantic Saurians, anyone of which could plow his way through a suburban street today or trample a herd of elephants to death? How did he escape the shining horns of the Triertops and Ceratosaurus or Plessosaurus? The answer to these questions is that even then man possessed intelligence far in excess of that of the other animals. He could supply his lack of natural weapons by means of sharpened rocks and flint and could, by reason of his greater courage, take refuge on the sides of volcanoes and other dangerous places where his gigantic foes dare no follow him. At any rate he not only survived the huge creatures of the later reptillian era, but passed into the Tertiary era or Mammalian stage as the first and greatest of the Mammals. Ireland To Have Forests. Ireland has awakened to the value of her forests. A commission appointed by the Crown has just made public its report. The commission urges the adoption of a scheme for the state to plant about 700,000 acres. This, with the 300,000 acres existing, would give Ireland 1,000,000 acres of forest land, an area which the commission considers as essential. About 20,000 acres would be purchased by the state in mountainous regions and managed as state forest, while 500,000 acres would be planted by the state, but managed by private owners or by county councils. Denmark, an agricultural country half the size of Ireland, has since 1881 increased her forests by 175,000 acres. Belgium, in spite of her dense population, has added 70,000 acres to her forests in the last twenty-five years. Ireland is particularly suited in soil and climate for the growth of forests, but only 1 1/2 per cent. of her total area is forested. The Gulf Stream. This great "River of the Sea" flows from the Gulf of Mexico (hence its name) through the Florida Strait along the eastern coast of the United States, and is then deflected near the banks of Newfoundland diagonally across the Atlantic. It is estimated to be 150 miles wide off Charleston, and 300 miles wide off Sandy Hook, where it spreads, fanlike, over the surface of the North Atlantic. Off Cape Hatteras its velocity is reckoned at about 3 miles an hour, off the banks of Newfoundland $1\frac{1}{2}$ miles an hour, then the rate slowly merges into that of the northeasterly drift of the Atlantic—4 or 5 miles a day. Its temperature is from 45 to 81 degrees, according to depth and latitude. Grant's Peaceful End. The peace that he had so often wished for others came to him at last in the truer and more enduring sense. It was the calm death he had hoped for, a gentle and gradual falling to sleep. The weary, anxious night had passed, the rays of the morning sun stole quietly into the death-chamber; but at last there was another morning for him, another light, glorious, infinite, immortal. We Poor Men! Harry is six years old. "Pa." he asked one day. "If I get married will I have a wife like ma?" "Very likely," replied his father. "And if I don't get married will I have to be an old bachelor like Uncle Tom?" "Very likely." "Well, pa," he said, after a moment of deep thought. "It's a mighty tough world for us men, ain't it?" I Would Be Absolute And the first thing I would do in my government, I would have nobody to control me. I would be absolute; and who but I. Now, he that is absolute; and' can do what he likes, can take his pleasure; he that can take his pleasure, can be content, and he that can be content has no more to desire; so the matter's over.—Cervantes, "Don Quixote." Adding to His Offensiveness The man who told us so is always doubly offensive if he comes around after the arrival of our troubles and tries to look as if he had forgotten all about it. Monuments. Dr. Griffin—I must say the world is very ungrateful toward our profession. How seldom one sees a public memorial erected to a doctor! Mrs. Gollightly—How seldom! Oh, doctor, think of our cemeteries! Its Absence Not Regretted. Nerve is a thing that no man wants when he gets into a dentist's chair. KINK·NE A Beautiful Hair Dressing and Tonic for the Hair! PROF. ROBERTS, New York City, Dta' Sir: I have used your Kink-ine for the past year, find it the most delightful hair dressing and tonic I have the many cheap pomades and vaselines on the marry silky, and has entirely removed all dandruff and it off. 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Delivery free. Application s for agency considered. M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York City, selling agents for Chemical Wonder Company. Ross & Mundin, 100 20th St., Washington, D. C. Board & McGuire, 14th St., Washington, D. C. ME-LANGE BEFORE SIX AFTER USING. MONTHS USING. oils; nothing like it for hair that is not naturally and 50 cents a box. For sale by the following of McGuire, 1912 1-2 Fourteenth street northwest, north and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, Southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eightth and Nn, D. C. Never fails; nothing like it for hair that is not naturally straight. Price, 25 and 50 cents a box. For sale by the following druggists: Board & McGuire, 1912 1-2 Fourteenth street northwest; Julius Mayer, Fourth and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, Third and E streets southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eightth and P streets, Georgetown, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE M'F'G. CO.. East Oran led on receipt of price Box 107, East Orange, N. J. Goods mailed on receipt of price BABEK The Old Reliable Remedy. twenty-five long years—a quarter of a century- a remedy equal to Elixir Babek for Malaria and diseases. Thousands have used it with most Malaria is prevalent now. Do not wait for it to begin the use of Babek now. 50c Bottles. You that Babek is the best thing he sells MALARIA, CHILLS and FEW For twenty-five long years—a quarter of a century—there has never been a remedy equal to Elixir Babek for Malaria and such mlasmatic diseases. Thousands have used it with most gratifying results. Malaria is prevalent now. Do not wait for it to take hold of you. Begin the use of Babek now. 50c Bottles. Your druggist will tell you that Babek is the best thing he sells For MALARIA, CHILLS to FEVER If you are unable to secure Bab in your vicinity write to Kloczew Street, Washington, D. C There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington by the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw salaries aggregating $3,044,404. These more than three millions of dollars are spent right here in Washington, but scattered among the hundreds of tradesmen Is this amount of money worth bidding for? It certainly is, and not even the largest stores in this city would refuse to get the big end of it did they but realize how much money the Negroes are really spending. Now The Bee is the only Negro publication in this city. It stands without a rival or competitor, and covers the field like a blanket. If a few of the merchants in this city will patronize the advertising columns of The Bee, presenting the attractive bargains they may have, these Negroes — these 5,499 Negroes who draw annually from the Government over three millions of dollars — will assume that by patronizing a publication edited and operated by one of their race that such firms desire and deserve their patronage. And such firms will receive the bulk of these over three millions of dollars received and spent by the Negroes of Washington. What clothing stores, what furniture stores, what dry goods stores and what other lines of business will now make an effort to divert to themselves these over three millions of dollars spent by Washington Negroes by advertising in The Bee? Place your advertising in The Pee and watch these 5.499 appreciative Negroes spend their over three millions of dollars with you. Now is the time to advertise in The Bee, the newspaper that goes into every Negro home in Washington. Remember, merchants of Washington it's what advertising pays you, not what it costs. J H. Winslow UNDERTAKFR AND PRACTICALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERM INDERTAKFR AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE UNDERTAKFR AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREFTS. N. W. J H D A E FUNERAL DIRECT Hiring. Levery and Sale Carriages hired for funerals, parties, ball Horses and carriages kept in first-class instead. Business at 1132 Third street no. 222 More street; Alexandria, Va. H D ABNEY FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Hiring. Levery and Sale Stable. es hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guard Business at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office branch more street; Alexandria, Va. JHDABNEY Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office branch at 222 More street; Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main 1727. Telephone call for Stable, Main 1428-5. OUR STABLES IN FREEM Where I can accommodate 50 Horses. Call and inspect our new and modern st J. H. DABNEY, Prop.. 1132 T W. Sidney P Archit RENDERING IN MONOTONE, WATER COLOR DRAFT AND PEN & INK STEEL CONSTRUCTION Phone: Main 6059—M. Office 494 L Wm. Can OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. can accommodate 50 Horses. inspect our new and modern stable. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. SidneyPittman Architect INDERING IN NE, WATER COLOR D PEN & INK FEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. n 6059—M. Patent DRAWING DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRAC BLUE PRINTING Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. Wm. Cannon, W.SidneyPittman Architect 122, 121, 1227 741 Street, N. W. OLE DISTRIBUTER OF OLD PUR SIM WHISKÉ A·HIGH·DEGREE HIGH DEGREE OF SATISFACTION IS A RARE THING IN MOST $3.00 SHOES. SHOES AT THIS PRICE USUALLY LACK STYLE OR COMFORT OR BOTH. THE STYLE OF MORE EXPENSIVE SHOES AND GOOD SOLID VALUE ARE FOUND IN OUR SIGNET SHOE because of the exceptional attention bestowed on the making. The only cheapness in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made on several of the season's handsomest lasts, in the most popular leathers. Looks first. It's worth your while in and look the Signat over, even if you're not ready to buy. Always welcome. Wm.Mor 491Penn HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. Vm. Moreland, 491 Penna Ave. LTMAN'S OLD STAND. BIGV OZ THE BIG BOX Wm.Moreland, 491Penna Ave. HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. BIG GZ THE BIG BOX THE BEE PUBLISHER 1109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1884 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance.....$2.00 Six months .....1.80 Three maonths .....50 Subscription monthly .....20 SOLID AGAINST THE NEGRO. Northern Negroes who have listened to appeals to vote the Bryan ticket, and thereby indorse the political program of Southern lynchers and Negro-haters, ought to be interested in the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia to be voted on at the coming election. There is no concealment of the fact that the object of the amendment is to preventNegroes from voting, without violating the provisions of the Federal Constitution forbidding disfranchisement on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. The amendment provides in substance that the voter shall have paid all taxes assessed against him since 1877, and shall have the usual qualifications as to residence. To prove that a would-be-voter has paid his taxes for thirty-two years might puzzle a Title Guarantee Company, and this requirement easily places within reach of the registering officer a legal excuse for excluding any applicant who appears undesirable. In addition to taxpaying and residential qualifications, which are supposed to apply to all, there are five special qualifications, each one of which permits the person possessing it to vote. The first two admits soldiers of all wars and their descendants to the suffrage. This is fair and would enable many Negroes to qualify but for the thirty-two year taxpaying qualification already mentioned. Even in the soldier provision, however, there is a "joker" as to descendants, requiring that they shall be "lawful descendants." The possible uses of this are obvious. Class number 3 includes all who are of good character and understand the duties and obligations of citizenship. The registrar is judge of character and understanding. An applicant under class 4 is required to write correctly in the English language a paragraph of the Federal or State Constitution, as dictated by the registrar, and if by reason of any physical disability he cannot write, he must interpret a paragraph to the satisfaction of the registrar. Imagine a Georgia "cracker," or ignorant colored man interpreting the Constitution of the United Ctates, which has been interpreted in different ways by chief justices of the Supreme Court! The fifth class includes property-owners, and would let in many Negroes, but for the omnibus requirement as to taxes since 1877. The proposed amendment plainly leaves it within the power of the Democratic registrars to admit whom they please and exclude whom they please and their proclaimed purpose is to exclude the Negro, thus putting Georgia in line with other Southern States which disfranchise the colored --- And yet Henry Watterson and other Democratic leaders have the assurance to ask the Northern Negro to vote for Bryan, who has publicly expressed his approval of Negro disfranchisement in the South! And a few misguided and self-deluded colored men ask the race which produced a Toulssaint and a Douglas to grovel at the feet of the Democracy, which nominated Bryan, and which is his only reliance for electoral votes! A SOCIAL CLIQUE. The complaint of many of the female teachers in the public schools is that they are discriminated against because they are not well and favorably known and associated with the social clique that dominates the public school system. Whlie the Bee doesn't object to married women teaching in the public schools, but, since there is a law against it; it is of the opinion that the graduates and those single teachers who pass an examination should have the preference over married teachers. Since the installation of male teachers in the colored schools there has been more trouble and scandal than ever known in the history of the colored schools: Male principals are failures, and their domineering dispositions are injurious to the public school system. The Bee invites the Board of Education to visit the schools under the supervision of male principals, as to discipline and good order in general, and compare their records with female principals in former years, positions at this time. The Bee is in possession of information of a certain male principal in the colored schools, whose order and discipline are something disgraceful. The supervising principal over this particular school takes delight in marking this individual excellent, and marking female teachers who formerly served under him, fair or good. A thorough investigation of this marking system should be started at once by a special committee composed of members of the Board of Education. There is too much favoritism in the colored public schools, and the sooner these evils are eradicated, the better it will be for the school system. The President of the Board of Education has put the stamp of condemnation upon cases where it is shown that favoritism prevails. The complaints of teachers and parents have been numerous, but still they continue while known to the school authorities. The suggestion of the Bee is, let the Board remove the cause and the evil will be cured. Appoint no more male principals; remove those who are now at the head of the schools and the Bee is certain that there will be no more trouble. This continued importation of outsiders in our schools should be stopped. There is plenty of competent local talent, sufficiently competent to be appointed. For thirty years, the Bee has been opposed to these social cliques in the colored schools, and as fast as they are removed others spring up. Under female supervision, the colored schools are morally and educationally better. WM. E. CHANCELLOR. The deposed superintendent of the public schools., Dr. Wm. E. Chancellor, published a vile tirade against the colored citizens of this city. The Bee knows that his article was false from beginning to end, but the people of other cities and states would no doubt be convinced that there was some truth in what he said. For the benefit of people in other states who don't know Mr. Chancellor, The Bee takes this The colored members of the Board of Education who assisted in holding him in check, are citizens of the highest type. The colored citizens of Washington will compare favorably no doubt, with the white citizens of Patterson, N. J., to which state this deposed superintendent fled when the Board of Education declared by a unanimous vote, that his usefulness in the public schools of Washington was at an end. There are but a few idlers in this city among the colored people, and the only men who live upon the women in this city are the lovers, who may be found in all states and cities where certain sporting houses exist. There are many colored sporting houses that have women at their head, who possess greater executive ability than Dr. Chancelldr, and certainly there are many who own their own property and possess more hard cash than Dr. Chancellor. The colored citizens of Washington are very peaceful and seldom disturb the white people. Bums, rowdies and many cut throats may be found in all states and cities, and especially South, where many of their brutal acts are sanctioned by legislative enactments. SHOULD BE QUALIFIED. There is some agitation among the citizens for a change in our local government. Notwithstanding the many protests that have been exploded, nothing reasonable has been advanced against the credit, integrity and honesty of the present Board of Commissioners. Has any member of the present Board of District Commissioners been guilty of any act that would discredit them? Is it not a fact that they have done everything in their power to advance the welfare of the people? Now, if there is to be a change in the form of government, and the people desire to rule it should be started, but do not attempt to cast any discredit upon the honesty and integrity of the men who have been above suspicion for these many years. Many of the citizens' associations, which are star chamber organizations, state that they want an elective form of government. An elective form of government is a constitutional perogative to which every citizen is entitled. Not one association has suggested the kind of a government which is best for the city. Not one has argued upon the form of government that is the best. In the first place, if the form of government is to be changed, would it not be well to suggest a qualified suffrage? Educational and property qualifications? Should a person be taxed outrageously because the majority has it in its power to levy taxes? Because a man has a vote, should that man be given a ballot to do with your property as he pleases and he has no property, or education whatever? THE ELECTION. The business interest of the country wanted Judge Taft elected. The property of the country demanded his election. What are Last Monday evening, Assistant United States Attorney James A. Cobb and Attorney Thomas L. Jones were on the train en route for Rockville, Md. Just before they reached the District line, they were told to go back in the "Jim Crow" car. Both men refused and they both told the conductor that they would not go in the "Jim Crow" and if he felt disposed he could throw them out of the window. Both men acted manly and stood upon their constitutional rights. The indorsement, and a vote for Mr. Bryan was an indorsement of the "Jim Crow" law, for which the Democratic party is responsible. What colored man with a grain of sense could vote the Democratic ticket, except from revenge. Some few men stated that the President was the cause of the Negro revolt. Must the entire race be damned because one man does something objectionable and in violation of the law? The colored man, if he is convinced, will see that the Republican party is his salvation. REV. MASON SPEAKS. Rev. M. C. B. Mason, the colored Methodist clergyman of Cincinnati, who is also Secretary of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational Society, is another man who is qualified to speak on questions relating to his race. He has just finished a tour of the Western states, made for the purpose of ascertaining the attitude of the colored voters toward the Presidential candidates. "I find," says Dr. Mason, "that wherever Judge Taft had the opportunity to meet the people and speak to them, his open, manly manner has won them. Many who came indifferent went away enthusiastic for him. Those to whom I talked seemed to feel that while Judge Taft desired to be elected to the Presidency, his rugged honesty made him face every question as it was, frankly expressing his honest opinion of it. They went away from Taft meetings feeling that a man was speaking and not a demagogue. "From the middle of August to the middle of October I travelled through Indiana, Illinois. Iowa, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, and I find that the trend today is decidedly toward Juge Taft. This is particularly true of the colored people, who, at the beginning of the campaign, showed some disaffection, but who, after careful consideration of the situation, have come to feel that it would be a great mistake on their part to vote against the party that for all these years has stood for giving them a man's chance in the Republic. The feeling among them is quite general that JudgeTaft, because of his great experience in handling great governmental questions, can be safely trusted as a fair and impartial President for all the people." FALSE IMPRESSIONS. The efforts of HenryWatterson and others to create the impression that the Negro vote of Kentucky would go to Bryan have proved futile. Recent reports from the Blue Grass state show that the colored voters there are almost solid for Taft. "False prophets are trying to tell the colored people that the Republican party of today is not the party of Lincoln and Grant," says W. T. Hayes, presiding elder of the Louisville conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in discussing the Kentucky political situation in Kentucky. "That is not so." "The Republican party of today is the same party, moving more aggressively in a more progressive age, under different environments. It needs new leaders, and in Judge Taft it has selected a Twentieth Century American. We do not care what Bishop Walters or anyone else says. We know that Judge Taft represents truly the party that has given the Negro all he enjoys; that made it possible for him to have a home and a family. Were it not for the Republican party, the Negro leaders who are trying to blind their constituents to the truth would not be allowed to vote." MR. LYON'S PREDICTION MR. LYON'S PREDICTION. Judson W. Lyons, of Georgia, formerly Register of the Treasury, agrees with Dr. Mason on the general situation. He is active in National politics, as well as in Georgia politics, and has been keeping in touch with colored voters all over the country since the campaign began. "There is very little foundation for the talk that the Negro voters will desert the Republican party and vote the Democratic ticket in November," he says. "In the first place, the Democrats offer no inducements to the colored voter; on the contrary, the colored voter has nothing to expect from the Democratic party. "Why it was only the other day that Georgia disfranchised us, and in West Virginia they are talking of not only taking away the ballot, but "Jim Crowing" us as well. For the Negro voter to go with the Democrats would not be jumping out of the frying pan into the fire, but jumping into hell's fire. In my judgment, based on what I know of the Negro vote and on my correspondence, I do not hesitate to say that Mr. Bryan will get but few Negro votes." DR. WASHINGTON'S Prof. Booker T. Washington, just before the election predicted that the colored voter would be with Mr. Taft. Dr. Washington knew what he was saying, and true to his word the colored vote, with but few exceptions, stood by Judge Taft. Dr. Vernon and Auditor Ralph W. Tyler rendered invaluable service. Everywhere Dr. Vernon was booked to speak he received the greatest ovation. So great were the demands for him throughout the country that it was impossible for him to meet them. He brought the colored vote into line in the West by his great eloquence. COMMISSIONER OYSTER. Thousands of citizens would no doubt be glad to see Capt. James F. Oyster one of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. Capt. Oyster is an honest man and believes in fair play. There is no doubt of him administering the laws of the District in the interest of justice and fair play. He would not oppress the peole, and neither would he pretend Christianity and practice the code of the devil. It is believed that he would make the same sacrifice for the people as District Commissioner, as he does as a member of the Board of Education. JUSTIFIES "JIM CROWISM." One of the most remarkable documents that was issued by Rev. J. Milton Waldron, president; Bishop H. M. Turner, vice president; L. G. Jordan, recording secretary; Wm. M. Trotter, secretary; A. H. Grimkie, treasurer and Rev. Charles Wm. H. Scott, organizer of the so-called National Independent political and other Negro Democratic leagues, is a justification of "Jim- Crowism." The document bears the names of the men above mentioned. Rev. Corrothers seems to be running his part of the Democratic campaign on his own "hook." In a sermon on "Religious Patriotism," Dr. Matthew W. Gilbert, pastor of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, which has the largest Negro congregation in New York City, urged his congregation to vote for Taft on November 3rd. Bryan, he declared, was no friend of the Negro, and added that the Denver convention had opposed the interests of the race. Dr. Gilbert declared that Bryan, in his Cooper Union speech, had justified the disfranchisement of the Negro in the South. In another column of The Bee this week, is an excellent letter from ex-Auditor James T. Petty, concerning the mission of Gipsy Smith. Mr. Petty's letter is full of good sense. He reviews the Christian religion as all honest men do. Mr. Petty is no pretender. He is an honest man and generally speaks what he thinks and believes. If the people in this world were as good as Mr. Petty, conditions would be better. His record has been one that all honest people will commend. John Sharp Williams said three weeks before the election when Chairman Mack declared that Mr. Bryan would be elected by a tidal wave, Mr. Williams said that those tidal waves of which he had heard so much, generally carried the Republican into office. JUVENILE COURT REVERSED. On Thursday of last week, Burrell Johnson, who is an employee of the Government Printing Office, was brought into the Juvenile Court upon a warrant issued from the Juvenile Court charging him with carnal knowledge of a female under the age of sixteen years. When he was called upon by the Clerk of the Juvenile Court to enter his plea to the information, his counsel refused to permit him to enter a plea upon the grounds that the Juvenile Court had no jurisdiction whatever in the case and thereupon moved the Court to discharge the defendant from custody. The Court overruled the motion and ordered the Clerk to enter up a plea of "not guilty" and proceeded to hear the testimony of the prosecuting witness. After hearing the testimony of the prosecuting witness, he continued the case for a further hearing until the next day at one o'clock, and in the mean time, committed the defendant to jail in default of One Thousand Dollars, ($1,000.00) bail. By seven o'clock of the same night, Lawyer Scott had secured from Justice Barnard an order for a writ of Habeas Corpus and the same was made returnable before him at twelve o'clock on Friday and at the hearing upon the petition, Justice Barnard promptly ruled that the point was well taken—that the Juvenile Court had no jurisdiction in the matter and thereupon ordered Johnson released from custody. On the next day the matter came up for hearing in the Police Court and Johnson was promptly released again, it being shown that there was absolutely no merit in the charge and that Johnson was absolutely innocent. Z 2 7 ee te NERC AT SES Se yee ee he eh Rs a ag es i tha a a gg es f e ET? DR Ee RPE Ee ee a gE ST RPE Coe RS Te eee ee Me ee = 5 ere, Cae : wre S ERE és ek = S £ OR 7 : . < * ° awe Hx ee we oot ke wl. se @ % oo. a ee ome tl ls oo “— Mga’ loge. a. & & Meee aR wee. FP ee ae : E ese gee TRS Pasta ig Weak EOS. dete ENG iG RATA ee HH es oe Gana Co HK Ol iewercGe 777, : ¥ eA We TYR} \ias Bar NAA : SING SCINE TONNES TS . | EST END MARRIAGE: | Emma Kennedy Murdock: Monto Thomas M. Byrd and Miss E. Lewis, of this city, were marriec | Thursday the 29th, at the residence Jof the groom, 1727 R. St, N. W. \ Although the night was very bad, i didn't seem to make any difference 1c those invited . The bride was dtessed in a ste! gray suit with a rose in her hair She looked exceedingly sweet. She was attended by Miss B, Newton a: her bridesmaid and was_ similar]; dressed as the bride. : The best man was Mr. L. K. Cham- bers, wearing the regulation full dress suit, with bouttonier of white roses The ceremony was performed by Rev. Edgar Ricks. The parents of both parties were present and scemed to be well pleased A supper followed which lasted long after the wee hours of the morning or and Mrs, Byrd will make theis ome at the residence of his mother for a time, at least. The presents were too numerous tc mention, & A PRETTY WEDDING. OE MEER EEE, Se Sees One of the prettiest and most lovely veddings took place Wednesday even- ing October 28th, at the residence of Mr and Mrs. George W. Thomas, 81 Defries street N. W. It was the marriage of their daugh- ter. Miss Grace Louise to Mr. Wil- lham Palmer of this city. The mar- tiage took place at 8:30 p. m, in the presence of a select gathering of About fifty invited guests, friends o! the family, Dr Clair, pastor of Asbury A, M E. Church officiated. The parlor and reception roon were beautifully decorated with autumn leaves and palms. The bridal costume was white em- broidered batiste and lace, and she carried a shower boquet of bride roses. }The bridesmaid, Miss Ruby Nichols was handsomely gowned in white. Mr Fauntroy was the grooms’ bes! man, and they both wore convention- al black. After the ceremonies the invitec guests repaired to the dining room, which was most artistically decoratec with large palms, while the table con. tained a large wedding cake, beauti fully decorated with clusters of cu! flowers. The upper room or brida chamber was filled with many dozer most costly and beautiful presents Among few of the many present were. ¥Dr. 4. Tolson and mother, Mrs Claggett and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. ‘Baltrmore, Mrs. Terrel and son, Mr and Mrs. James Rollins, Mr. Louj: Galligher, Mr, Reginald Carroll anc sister, Mr ad Mrs. O. Toppan, Mr ind Mrs. Francis Newman and Mis: Nettie Wilhams, Mrs. Dickerson and ‘amily, Mr and Mrs. Edward Lee, rt and Mrs. Mumford, Mr. and Mrs jomas Young and family, Mr, and Mrs. Edward E, Thomas, Mr, Johr joyd, Mr. J Brown, Mr. C. Barbour Mr and Mrs. Wm. Carson, Mrs Brown, Miss Nannie Nichols anc thers a JAPANESE TEA PARTY, The Japanese Tea Party, given by Mrs. Ralph W. Tyler and Mrs. Jas. T. Chestnut at Mrs. Tyler's residence 1918 13th St. N. W., on last Sunday evening, under the auspices of the Prudence Crandall Association,” was every sense of the word a success. The party lasted from 5 until 8 p. During this time come very ap- riate and beautiful mandolin selec- ions were rendered by Misses 'Davidge and Fisher, Mr. Benj, Wash- ington and others. Downstairs, the dining room was tastily decorated with autumn foilage and Japanese lanterns—the whole fdoducing a very pleasing effect. In this room tea was served by Misses £mma Kennedy Murdock, Montgom: ery and Griffin, who were charming] attired in Japanese costumes, A silver offering , amounting tc $z0,19 was received. The proceed: are to be devoted to buying shoes for the-poor children in the public school: of the District. 8 Among those present were: Dr. anc Mrs, Warfield, Prof. and Mrs. Glenn Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Queen, Judge anc Mrs, Terrell, Secretary and Mrs Johnson, Mrs. Jno, M, Langston, Mrs, B. KK, Bruce, Mrs. Moreland, Mrs Chas. Douglas, Mrs. Colbert, Misse: Mattie Bowen, Merrit, Lillian Parker Effie Simmons, Messers. Chester Car: penter, Chas. Dorsey, Dr. Ligner Rev, Jas. F, Chestnut and a host o! others. bteserecrwwrerem ES , THE VOSS CLUB. . The complimentary reception of the Voss Club Monday evening was onc of the most beautiful affairs of the social season. The decorations were beautiful, especially the flags and club colors and streamers over the orchestra, There were fully seven hundred guests present, Music was furnished by the Amhurst orchestra, Mr. Clem- ents leader. The gowns of the ladie: were handsome. AN APPEAL IN BEHWLF OF | THE HOME FOR FRIEND- — we About twenty-two years ago a few christian women, realizing the’need of ‘a place where the girls of our race | might be protected from the evil in- fluences of an idle street life, formed lan organization which has for its ob- jject the care, education, and train- ‘ing of the friendless girls of the Dis: ltrict of Columbia. This organization rented several houses in different places and finally rented a house situated on what was then Erie Street, but now changed tc Eticlid Street, where ‘the Home is now situated—1667 Euclid Street, bet. 16th and 17th Streets, N. W., in an old dilapidated frame building, not fit for habitation and really condemned, but lack of funds compels us to re- main in this Home’ until we receive aid from you, dear reader. | From the time of opening to the present, between 800 and 1000 girls have been cared for and at present there are 24 inmates, * Mrs. Maria T. Staddard, a very benevolent, but not rich woman, made a sacrifice and gave the Association a lot just north of Howard Univer- sity, and we are now endeavoring to raise sufficient means to erect a mod. est building suitable to the needs of the Home, We hope you will not hesitate, but subscribe at once. The laudable work of this Asso- | ciation must appeal loudly to all whe are observant of the condition of very many of our poor girls, who are without homes, or the proper environ- ments to develop them into industri- ous and noble women. We trust this appeal will touch you and that you will not let such an opportunity tc help elevate the race pass. Will you aid ‘this deserving cause? The colored ministers unions of al denomination’ has decided to give Mrs Paynter one Sunday for 2 col j fection in aid of this home. There wil] be an entertainment in the form of an old fashioned quilting bee at the residence of Mrs. Paynter, 1205 W Street, N. W., Tuesday even. ing November 17th. Admission ter cents. REFUTES STORY SECRETARY _ OF AGRICULTURE IS TO HEAD A COLORADO COL- LEGE. . + A telegraphic message from Den- ver to the effect that Hon, James Wil- son, Secretary of Agriculture, has been tendered the presidency of the Colorado Agricultural College, at Fort | Collins, and that he would resign his | position in the Cabinet to accept it, iy declared today to have no truth in it; by Mr. Jasper Wilson, son of the Secretary. . “It is all bosh,” he said. “There is no truth in’ it.” , The Secretary has been doing some campaigning among the farmers of Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, and will not return to Washington until after the election. The dispatch from Denver said that B. F. Rockefellow, president of the “olorado State Boarl of Agriculture, ttad refused to affirm or deny the re- port COMEDY “NO MEN ALLOWED.” ‘This comedy written by a young iady we'l known in our public school circle, to have been produced at the True Reformers’ Hall on the 2nd of November, under the patronage of the Woman's Guild, of St, Luke's P. E, Church, it is said, will be postponed ‘until further notice. It was found that the persons having the comedy in charge were unable to produce it satisfactorily at the date fixed for the entertainment. BEE LINERS. (Continued from page x) who values his job, will do some tall hustling for Taft, rather than get the hook through “perniciuos inactivity.” There are now nineteen Negro printers in the Government Printing Office. Under the last Democratic administration, Public Printer Bene- dict cleaned out all but one. Want to give them another chance with the official “snickersnee?” “Democracy is wedded to disfran- chisement, lynching, _jinicrowism, peonage and ostracism—and dares ‘not ask for a divorce, We cannot recog- nize this family in our social set. We shall make a serious blunder if we permit the Supreme Court to pass under the control of justices who acknowledge party fellowship with John Sharp Williams, Hoke Smith, Jim Griggs, and Ed Carmack, who argue in season and out of season that giving the Negro his citizenship was a mistake Four years of Bryan in the White House would be likely to find theRepublican majority on the Supreme’ Bench reversed, Bishop Walters, and Preacher Cor- rothers and Waldron are eloquently silent .on West Virginia’s Democratic jim-crow planks, and the insult Geor- gia offers in adopting a disfranchising amndment in the midst of a campaign. The trend of popular sentiment is distinctly Taftward. The political grafters and chronic blood-suckers got left this year. Chairman Hitchcock and his aids khow their business. : There may be a resignation of two in certain Washington churches, un- less all signs fail. Preacher Corrothers gave it out that he would “answer Mr, Taft's at- tack on his veracity” last Sunday night, Instead of “answering” Mr. Taft, the Reverend gentleman worked of a lot of platitudes about the kitchen girl being as as good as the school teacher and the man in the trench being as worthy of respect as the office-holder’—propositions that né body of any sense makes any effort to deny, Preacher Corrothers shows up strong when fighting “men_of straw,” but when the real slugging comes off, he turns out to be simply an “artful dodger.” The people have counted ten on Brother Corrothers and he is “down and out.” The Negro Democratic campaign of denunciation, misrepresentation and evasion has failed. The stalwart Republicans have carried on a cam- paign of education, and are about to reap their legitimate-reward. ~ The Indianapolis Freeman has lost its grip. The inane “news” sent in by Democratic hirelings and the aw- ‘ful gap on the editorial page, to say nothing of the yawning chasm where the stage department used to be and the cribbed sporting matter, all sug- gest that the sometime child of Coop- er's journalistic fancy has “seen bet- ter days.” Manager Knox should bes up, forget his grievances, and be a journalist—not an avenger of imaginary personal wrongs. The final big rally of the colored Taft and Sherman forces at ‘head: quarters Wednesday night, ‘left no no doubt in anyone’s mind that the “brother” is loyal to the old party The speeches of Rev. G. W. Lee, H. A. Clark, Dr. C. H, Marshall, J. L James, Col. Robert H. Key and S. E Jones, made the welkin ring. Oscat :D, Morris presided, but made little leffort to restrain the enthusiasm which bubbled over at the slightest eae -The District Republi. : aa? Backed by hard, common sense— : z Every piece of Furniture— Quality every yard of Carpet—every § article for housefurnishing in our store is of the highest quality its price can command. We sell with a guaranty—and our greatest protection rests in quality. You buy on long time payments—the goods MUST stand up to representations to give us a : just claim for those payments. We make, line, and lay . Carpets without charge—give you the waste from match- : ing figures—BUT—they must wear satisfactorily or you” - 2 don’t want to pay the bill. * . = Here’s where there’s no argument. | : . Price Your eyes and judgment give the 7 . decision. We can’t expect you to . pay us a penny more than you'd pay elsewhere. You've . . seen a piece of furniture in some other store—you'’ve _asked its price—our prices are marked in plain figures— make your own comparisons. With qualities equal we'll venture that our price gets your order. And re- member this—these bottom cash prices, plus ten per cent, mean the easiest payments offered by any credit house in the world. , : 5 We've studied its every phase . Cred it and feature for forty years. To- i: day our New Credit System means that any responsible person can come here and |© furnish a home without paythg a dollar before the goods are delivered—and when the goods are delivered they’re YOURS. We have no lien, contract, or notes—and ‘ . ‘| charge no interest. The little difference between cash and credit prices—just ten per cent—covers the whole cost of credit. Come here and let us show whatthe word es CREDIT can really mean to you. : PETER GROGAN: 817-823 7th St. THE MOST LIBERAL CREDIT HOUSE IN THE WORLD. ag Know the Future Madame Louisa, Scientific Astrologer, Phyosiologist, and Palmist has just arrived from British West, India Island, and is now located at, 801 East Capital St. cor 8th St. For one month (from present date, Oct. 18th.) aside from a reliable reading I will answer three questions for 25 cents, Office hours 9 a. m., to! 9 p. m. Madame transacts no business on Sunday. BOPADLIONLD 1600, sURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE {OLD AND SILVER WATCH: ES, DIAMONDS, JEWEL RY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS, LADIES’ AND GENTS’ WEARING 4 PPAR. EL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT. . UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. . 361 Pennsylvania Ave. N. W. NOTICE. _ To give everybody an opportunity ° try’ Ford’s Hair Pomade, and ow ‘ing to occasional requests for a «mal'er size, we have decided to put up a 25¢ size in addition to our regu- lar Soc size, either size mailed post- paid on receipt of price, Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 153 E. Kinzie Street, Chicago, I. For further particulars see advertisement elsewhere in this paper. Eom cans are wider awake now than they have been known to be in years, It is a little surprising that Gipsy Smith, of England, brings,the gos- pel of Christ to the white man in ones vessel and the same gospel to the black man jn another, - }COLORED YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION | LITTLE PEOPLE In a Japanese Operetta, “Prince Chrysanthentum,” under the au~ spicies of the Building Fund Committee, Wednesday Evening, November 18th, 1908, at True Reformers’ Hall, Twelfth and You Streets Northwest, at eight o’closk p.m. An effort toward securing a permanent home for the Associa- tion, All help us. . . Admission- - 35 cts. fs : A RARE TRREAT. Come and hear the great wonder lecture on “Morals, . ot MR. GEORGE W. RABAIN. : Subject “What It Is to Live." (Ii «« . a Tn a view of simplicity; but its greatiiess in meaning, At the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church corner of 19th and I streets, N. W., Friday evning, November 6,1908, at 8 p.m.; Rev. Walter H. Brooks. D.D., pastor. Proceeds for benefit of Parsonage Fund. E. J. Morton, chairman of Trustee Board. A very helpful lecture to educators, to which they are specially invited. . . The Choir will render a special program, from 8 to 8.30; solos; duets and quartets. , . « ‘ Lady Ushers—Miss Julia Brooks, chairman. Refreshment Table — Mrs. Susan Goodrich, Chairman. ~__ A. D. Watson, manager. F . Admission, 15 cents. ‘ o ALL STAR RECITAL. 7 Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, Unexcelled Dramatic Impreson- ator and Elocutionist, assisted by Eminent Musical Talent, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M St,. bet. 15th and 16th Sts., nw. Rev. J. H.| Welch, D.D. pastor; Friday evening Nov. 13th, 1908. Auspices Club No. 6, Mrs..Hattie Gray and Club No. 29, Mr, J. W. Wright. Admission 25 Cents. . “4 xt rs “63% IB ' wnhé The Emrich‘s Market Reliable Meats and Provisions,Fish, Oysters, Poultry and Game. Canned Meats, Fruits and Vegetables. i " Branch Stores: war 3057 M Street N. W. 21st and K Streets N. W. 215 Indiana Ave- nue N. W. 1718 14th Street N. W. 2026 14th Street N. W. 8th and M Streets N. W. Main Market and Grocery Honse, 1306-12 Wisconsin Ave. N. W. reap te Pp PR aE ie INVISIBLE IN SLEEP. Fish Have Ability to Change from Bright to Pale Hues. "That fish fish is asleep," said the attendant. "How do you know," the visitor to the aquarium asked. "But I can't see him by the way." "That's how I know. He, I'ke many other fish, changes color on going off. Awake he is mottled with brown and dark olive green, a hand-home, sombrely splendid object. Asleep he is a pallid gray, with darker wings and tall, a ghost of a file fish, practically invisible. "Many of the weaker fish, especially in the tropics, have this ability to change from a bright to a pale, vague hue when they sleep. Thus they sleep safely. Otherwise their slumber would end between a bigger fish's taws. "A wonderful natural dispensation isn't it. Suppose you were a criminal, being pursued hotly, and whenever you grew tired you could throw yourself under a tree and doze off, conscious that in your sleep no one could see you?"—New York Sun. No Soft Bed for Him. There is an immensely rich man in New York who never slept on a bed or elderdown, goose feathers, felt, hair or excelsor. When a boy, he slept on a pallet of straw. When a young man his bed was an old-fashioned shuck mattress in the making of which he assisted to the extent of sorting the shucks. In the army (1861-'65) he was glad to sleep on the ground. Later, as a civil engineer, he reported on a puncheon; and now, rolling in wealth, goes to bed every night on a trundle bed which he bought from his aged "nigger mammy." This affair is not over fourteen inches high, and is corded up with half-inch hemp. There is no mattress, and of course there are no springs. A rag quilt covers the opes, another covers his body as he sleeps. His health is superb.—New York Press. How the Scarecrow Erases Wages. As he stands in the middle of the flat Suffolk field there is little to show that he is not the ordinary inanimate scarecrow. He stands motionless for five minutes at a time, and only when a bird is tempted by the fresh corn just appearing above the ground does he show any sign of life. But then it is that the scarecrow moves; he hits an old tin can with the rusty handle of a shovel and frightens the birds and makes them fly quickly out of sight. So he spends his day this old bent man and at the end he is paid 18 pence. He is the village scarecrow.—London Dally Mall Forest Fires. There is one feature which does not always enter into expert estimates of the world's timber supplies, and that is the terrible prevalence of destructive forest fires which annually devastate enormous tracts both in the United States and Canada. More destruction is wrought by these terrible outbreaks in a few days, particularly in pine and fir forests, than would be brought about by years of legitimate felling.—Timber Trades' Journal New Ice Machine. An icemaking machine has been ingrented at Grasse, France. The important feature is a cylinder in which the chemicals are sealed (the latter not requiring renewel and lasting as long as the machine itself), and which revolving in water, produces the ice. It can also produce cold ice. An Ink-Tight Joint. If the threads in the rubber connection of a fountain pen are worn, it the joint will leak enough to scat the fingers. Dry the threads with a blotter and cover them with moist paraffin. Turn the nozzle into the barrel while the paraffin is warm and you have an ink-tight coat Pleasant Reflection. The Rev William R. Huntington of New York, said recently that it was more dangerous to be a railway brakeman than to be a murderer, and proved his assertion with statistics showing that one murderer in twenty-three was hanged, whereas he brakeman in thirty was killed. The Play and the Cigar Henry J. Byron, one of the wit- test of English playwrights of a core of years ago, remarked on one cason: "A play is like a cigar. If a good, everybody wants a box. If it bad all the puffing in the world won't make it go." An-Epitaph. enneath this stone lies Mary Green, prime of life she quit this scene; she died the victim of a cough. so soon, too soon, she took 'em off Another Problem Why does the general housework refuse to wash windows on a sunny day? Why does she insist in ting off that job until cloudy ather? At one thousand rathoms below level of the ocean there is a uni- ust above freez QUEER ANCIENT CUSTOMS. In former times it was a common notion that, if a sick person, could only touch the hand of a suicide, he or she would be cured. This superstition was especially common in the west of England; in Cornwall, touching a suicide's hand was said to have once cured a young man who had been afflicted with many tumors from his birth. A similar superstition regarding the touch of executed criminals has been widely prevalent and has often been recorded. Robert Hunt, in his "Romances of the West o England," says that he once saw a young woman led to the scaffold at Newgate to have a wen touched by the hand of a man who had just been executed. At Northampton of old the hangman is said to have had a regular fee for according a similar "privilege" to the sufferers from like disorders. Even the coffin of a suicide may have curative value. There is a Devonshire belief to the effect that, if any one suffering from disease can manage to throw a white handkerchief on such a coffin at the time of its interment, the disease will vanish as the handkerchief decays. Much superstitious value has been attached to the knots of the ropes used either by a suicide or in the execution of a criminal. Clean Your Glasses. You who wear spectacles must understand that you cannot see to advantage through greasy lenses. The common habit is to wipe eye-glasses or spectacles with a silk handkerchief carried in the pocket. The finger tips always exude a delicate oil. This gets on the handkerchief and from the handkerchief goes on to the lenses. Presently there 's a smear of grease and people complain of dimness of vision. Drop the handkerchief; get some very fine tissue paper cut into small sections, wipe your glasses with two or three pieces and throw them away. Shoddy. Shoddy! The word stands for everything that is mea and contemptible, false, and make-believe. Yet the product known in the world of business as shoddy is one of the most useful inventions of the nineteenth century, and deserves to rank with steam and electricity, anesthetics, the bicycle and other discoveries that have made life worth living, improved our health and lengthened our days.—World's Work. Newspapers In The U. S. In 1810, nearly a century ago, there were 351 newspaper in the United States. In 1905 there were 26,422 printing and publishing houses in the country. These represented 933,062,054 of invested capital and turned out products valued at $496,061,137. The growth for the five years since 1900 doubled the growth of the ten years previous. Right Handed Men. According to authorities from 85 to 95 per cent of the men in civilized lands are right-handed and have developed the low right shoulder. This, however, is no new phenomenon, for even the ancient Greek sculptors had noticed it and posed their subjects so as to make them appear more symmetrical Peat as Fuel. There is a strong organization at work in this country developing the use of peat as fuel. It is now utilizing many acres of swamp lands which are being reclaimed for agricultural purposes. The bi-products of the industry are very promising. A Prosperous Town. Waycross, Ga., with a population of 9,000, has no poorhouse, nine out of ten of the white population own their homes and 92 pc. cent of the children attend school. The saloon license has annually for the last 16 years been fixed at $32,000. New York City's Banks. Twenty years ago the fact was made, much of that New York City boasted one hundred banks and trust companies. Today, however, the greater city has no fewer than 212 institutions of this character. Greatest Heat and Cold. The greatest heat is never found on the equator, but some 10 degress to the north, while more severe cold has been registered in Northern Siberia than has been found near the Pole. Rolling Stones. The "Rolling Stones" of Australia placed on a fairly smooth surface, will soon roll together in a group. They contain a magnetic ore. Taken in Marriage Men of talent generally fix upon ignorant and stupidish women for their wives; while stupid men almost invariably alight on clever women. English Predominates. Two-thirds of all the letters which pass through the post offices of the world are written by and sent to people who speak English. Taking into consideration the proportionate weight, the wing of a bird is twenty times stronger than the arm of a man. HOW SNAKES HUNT. The Idea That They Exert a Hypnotic Influence Exploited. Many are the tales told of how snakes of various kinds exert a hypnotic influence over their prey. A naturalist now denies this, as the result of some experiments. He shut a number of rattlesnakes up in a barn, and then introduced rats and birds for the raptiles to feed upon. The rats were very restless, but this he puts down as a desire to escape rather than the dread of danger. Sometimes, however, they would run straight into the heaps of straw where the snake lay concealed. When a rattlesnake wanted to catch a bird it would silently approach its victim, pulse for a moment, make a snap like dart, and then in a leisurely manner retire. In that sudden dart it had ejected its poison into the bird when fluttered and staggered in an aimless fashion. Pro movements became more The end hird come. Then the snake and bore it off to to be consumed Hypnotism est par ture —An. bride was, and green, is seven back to her father's house after four days, then again she comes back to her husband's house after ten days' stay, and then after a stay of twenty days returns, to her father's house for at least six months. Thus instead of having a short period of honeymoon they make it last almost a year.—Near East. A Jury of Women. A Colorado woman ordered a dress and then refused to pay for it on the ground that it did not fit her. The dressmaker brought suit for the recovery of the amount, and the defendant evidently suffering from a momentary attack of mental aberration, demanded a jury of women. Of course, she lost her case—San Francisco Argonaut. Mind and Matter. The power of ideas in producing and dissipating functional troubles is being more and more realized, and thus the treatment of such maladies is being attacked by the psychical route already long trodden. deviously by the patent medicine vendor and mesmerist—Hospital. Belgian Fowls. The Belgians have a breed of fowls the feet of which they have shortened in order to lessen their powers of doing damage by scratching in gardens. They have another variety- which have been denuded of tall feathers, that they may have a better chance of escaping from foxes. A' Curlous Coincidence. It is a curious coincidence that Canada's greatest railroad man, Sir William Vorn Horn, is a native of the United States, and that the greatest railroad builder of the United States, James J Hill, is a native of the Dominion. Secrets. Here is an excellent rule to follow: Don't swap secrets. Never trust anyone with a secret who communicates one to you. If you do you may calculate upon yours being divulged to some other person. Long Time Underground. Electric haulage has supplanted animal power in Comstock lode and 12 of the mules' which were brought to the surface had not seen daylight for 20 years. High Priced Peaches. A commission agent in the Paris fruit markets, recently shipped a basket containing 63 selected peaches to London. The price for the lot was $540, or about $9 each. The Telephone. If all the cell telephones made each year were blended into a single instrument it would be nearly 300 miles high and reelgh 4,000 tons. Phonograph in Schools. in some Viennese schools a phonograph which repeats speeches as reacted by eminent actors has been introduced in order to teach the pupils declamation. The Sallora Tobacco Three hundred tons of tobacco are distribute annually among the sailors of the British navy. It is sold to them at cost. A new monthly postal service across the Sanara has just been established. The messengers are mounted on camels. A Big Sawmill. Louisiana has a steel sawmill, with a capacity of 600,000 reet a day, which is said to be the largest in the country. When terrified the ostrich will travel 25 miles an hour. The Philippines have about 200 miles of railroads. ANTS BUILD SKYSCR/.PERS. Some Remarkable Structures Reared by the Termites. The white ants or termite are great builders. A naturalist exploring in Somalia land recently came across a cone-shaped mud and clay nill which they had constructed which was eighteen feet in height, while many other were from ten to fifteen feet high. When one compares the size of these ants with that o. men it becomes apparent that these hills are real skyscrapers from the termite viewpoint, if there is any. While the average man is five and one-halt feet high, the ants are only half an inch high. Therefore 10-foot ant hill is 240 times the size of one of its builders, while such a structure as the Elfel tower, though rising, 98 feet, is only 179 times the height of average man.—Philadelphia Press. ns are manifold. The he does in a year to stores, granaries, me, dairles and outns, walls, and drain- miculated exactly, but enormous. He is ubliqu- urns in fields, hedges, farm yards, cellar, sewers, and ships; he is clever in get- tery out of difficulties, extremely courageous, able to exist on almost any kind of food, and horribly pro- lific.-Spectator. Paper Coffins. Some undertakers, whose customers are poor people, are using coffins made of paper. The coffins are made in all styles of pressed paper pulp, the same as the common paper buckets. When they are varnished and stained they resemble polished wood, and in point of durability it is said they are much better than wooden ones. Giant Breakwater. In the construction of the new harbor at San Pedro, Cal., the Government is building a breakwater that extends two miles out into the sea. Piling is first driven, on which a railway trestle was built, and immense quantities of rock are being dumped on both sides o. it. Children for Monkeys. Evidence has been given by the police that children are frequently hired in order that they may be taken out with organs, that the usual rate of payment for them a sixpence a day and that they have practically supplanted monkeys for the purpose. —Lancet. Singing Cure. The suggestion that singing may be used in the fight against pulmonary tuberculosis is an interesting one and is a further instance of the therapeutic value of hygienic measures, which is so large an item in the current professional creed.—Hospital. Never Saw a Car. Miss Mary A. Egge, one of Allentown's oldest women, died recently, after having lived more than 50 years within a block of a railroad, and for 15 years close to an electric railway, but without ever having ridden on a steam train or trolley car. At the Three Ball Sign. New York City has 238 pawnbrokers, and such is the nature of their businesses that the law, requires that their books shall be open to the Mayor, Criminal Courts, Magistrates and police. Growth of German Cities. In 1800 Germany had not a single city of 200,000 inhabitants and only two (Hamburg and Berlin) had over 100,000. To-day there are 41°cities of 100,000. Mormons in Iowa. Sixteen Mormon elders from Utah have invaded Iowa to try to start a church in one of the cities and thence to spread the belief over the State. Some Freight. The volume of freight sent by water from New York can better be realized when one considers the fact that 1,350 tons are loaded on ships every hour. Speed of the Falcon. Trained talcons to carry des ataches in time of war have been tested in the Russian army. Their speed is four times as rapid as that of carrier pigeons. In Germany. In Germany, all workmen, servants and clarks above 16 and getting less than $600 a year are obliged by law to insure against old age. Blondee and Brunettes. Statistics show that though fair haired people are a rule less strong than those who have dark hair, yet the former live longer than the latter. Marry Young. Marriage at an early age is frequent in Mexico Recently a boy of 16 and a girl of 14, were married in the capital. Every year there are said to be 500 deaths from hunger and destitution in London. SOUR MILK IS HEALTHY. The Use and Origin of Curdled Milk Older Than History. Nothing is older than curdled milk or sour milk, and nothing seems newer than the application which has been made of it. Civilized people are the only ones to drink milk 'resh or boiled, while fermented milk is almost the only kind used outside the pale of civilization. The use and origin of curdled milk are older than history. Later the Greeks and Romans also recognized the strengthening and tonic effects of sour milk, and they performed veritable cures with the special kind of curdled milk called "schiston." In our times fermented milk is in common use as a daily diet in Eastern countries. In almost all these countries, besides being used as a food, sour milk has placed and still plays a great part in empirical medicine. Sour milk, ate, being recognized as a wholesome food possessing medicinal properties, has been proclaimed by some people as a remedy for prolonging human life.—Medical Journal. French Thrift From time to time the English workingman has the French peasant's thrift thrown in his face. The French peasant may not be able to find "marmops in stones, books in the running brooks," but he can and does find food in everything. He and a large family could live on what an Englishman in the same position wastes. People, however, seem to forget that the habits of the Englishmen are determined by their climate.—Lady. Lady Gamblers. The number of suicides which have taken place lately among business men and speculators in America carries a warning note to women, who, unfortunately, are, many of them, blitten with the love of gambling. Nothing is so fatal or insidious as speculating in stocks and shares, and women, from their circumstances, are peculiarly liable to be misled and cheated.—London Graphic. Restlessness. Mere restlessness is not a matter for which physicians are often consulted. It is, on the face of it, an unimportant malady, but when it exists in sufficient intensity to form the subject of complaint, and to induce the sufferer to seek advice, it is usually found to be the superficial indication of a grave underlying condition.—Hospital. The Haddock's Spots The haddock has a superstition attached to it. On each side of the shoulders near the gills is a dark spot, fabled to be the impression made by the finger and thumb of St. Peter when he took it up and found the penny in its mouth to pay tribute to Caesar with. An Expensive Plant. The ivy plant which established itself in a crevice of the tower of St. John the Baptist church at Yardborough, Lincolnshire, England, undermined the foundation and lifted stones out of place until it cost over $3,000 to make repairs. Good Swimmers. All German soldiers must learn to swlm. *Some of them are so expert that with their clothing on their heads and carrying guns and ammunition, they can swlm several hundred yards. A Lengthy Lawsuit. A lawsuit which has occurred in progress since the year 1330 between the local authorities of Friemar, a suburb of Gotha, and certain mill owners, was amicably settled at Berlin after 478 years of litigation. About Freckles. Freckles may be hereditary. Cases of freckles all over the body are mentioned. Food is-not supposed to cause them. Sun and wind make some faces-freckle. Forests of England.. It is difficult in England to arouse an interest in the preservation of forests beca.se of the universal substitution of coal for wood as fuel. Exhausts the Soil. The growth of a number of successive crops of the same plant has been lately found not only * exhaust the soil for that plant, but to develop an active poison for it. American Oak Staves. Spanish grape growers prefer American oak staves for barrels, claiming that no other wood is so good for the preservation of fruit. The Lick Telescope. The great Lick telescope will pick out a star so small that it would require 30,000 of them put together to be visible to the naked eye. How We Breathe. Every man resplies or draws in his breath on average of twenty times a minute, or approximately 20,000 times a day. The art of glove cutting requires great skill, and in France some of the best workmen are paid $100 a week. OXEN BUILD THE RAILROADS. in Eastern Canada. The ox as a beast of burden has about had his day with the American farmer. He is raised by wholesale, killed by wholesale and distributed through the world as beef, but he doesn't have to work. Up in eastern Canada, however, he does a big stunt of work before he is eaten. In Nova Scotia, especially, oxen are still used for all sorts of farm work. They plough the fields, haul the hay and apples and potatoes and cart in the firewood from the forests. They are slow, it is true, but there is time and to spare in those parts. Of late the ox has been helping to build the railroads in Nova Scotia. He is found to be very useful in grading the roadbed, which calls for a lot of short haul work. The oxen are yoked in pairs and as many pairs can be used tandem as are necessary to any given job. They ar patient and uniring. Beads Like It's True. A Stroud farmer on route one has taken out a patent on an electric motor fastened on a cow's back, the electricity being generated by a dynamo attached to the cow's tail, says the Stroud inventor. It strains the milk and hangs up the pall and strainer; a small phonograph accompanies the outfit which yells "SoI" when the cow moves; if she kicks a hinged arm catches the milk can and slams her over the head with it. —Lincoln County (Okla.) Journal. The Cold Bath: The daily cold bath is an ideal spring tonic as well as one of the most important of all measures for preventing disease. Many a weary seeker after health would do well to throw away drug tonics and try the cold bath, taking care, however, to secure a good reaction. The result in the way of renewed life and energy would be surprising.—Good Health. Robbery in China. Armed robbery is still rife in the Kwellin district of CLina, despite the efforts of the authorities to suppress it. Over four hundred executions of offenders for this crime have taken place in this district alone during the last twelve months. Fishing Rod Wedding. All the guests at a wedding at South-end-by-the-Sea, England, brought fishing rods, and the bride and bridegroom, both members of the Scotland Angling Society, passed beneath an arch of fishing rods on leaving the church. Numerous Friends. M. Dutuit, who died in Paris in 1902, left a large part of his wealth to all those who could legally claim kinship with him. The court has just rejected the claims of the seven hundred and forty-seventh "friend." Origin of the Rubberneck. Women of the lvo,y coast, of Africa, lengthen their necks by wearing iron rings. Every year they put a new ring around the neck, which they can stretch so far that it is nothing unusual to find it as long as the face. Dynamite. Gelatine dynamites are more difficult to explode than the ordinary brands, and require quintupl. force caps or double-strength fuses to develop the full force. A Great Structure. London has completed the steel structure of its great stadium where the Olympic games are to be held. It is designed to accommodate 70,000 spectators. Newspapers in China The growth of public spirit in Chinain is evidenced by the great number of newspapers which have sprung up since the close of the war with Japan. The Lantern Fly. Among the curious insects of the Malay peninsula is one called the lantern fly, which is remarkable for its sudden leaps made without the aid of its wings. Britain's Fish. The value of all kings of fish landed in England and Wales in one year is over $35,000,000, and the number of men and boys employed over 40,000. There are 32 lines of ferries plying between Manhattan and nearby stores, carrying a daily average of 268,800 passengers. A Giant Lobster. A lobster caught at Castine. Me. measured 37½ inches from tip to tip and weighed minus one claw. 17½ pounds. Persian Laughter. In Persia the man who laughs is considered effeminate, but free license is given to female merriment. After a few years of married life a fellow gets used to being woke up to be asked why he doesn't go to sleep. The human eyes are rarely of equal power in the same person. LINE CAVI Our Showing of Fall and Winter Woolens Is Sure to Please WE take pleasure in announcing to the men of Washington our readiness to satisfy their every desire in smart suitings, overcoatings, and trouserings with woolens that will be correct in every way for this season's wear. Never before has our showing been so diversified, including imported and domestic woolens, many of which will be exclusive with us. All the smart colorings are here—some for the fastidious inclined, others more staple for the conservative wearer. As heretofore, the quality of the workmanship put into our garments will be of the same high standard that has raised the name of this establishment above the mediocre. We would deem it a favor to be able to show you these goods OUR OPENING LEADER $22.50 Suitings to Order To start the season, we will offer you the choice of our $22.50 Sultings, made to your measure, in the authoritative style for this winter; correctly tailored throughout. Before many days have passed, these suits will be "the talk of the town" because of their price, which is only. S. GOLDHEIM & SONS Washington's Leading Tailors Old RyeReserve (One of 19 Standards in stock.) An eight-year old whisky. You'll find it superior in quality to any other whisky quoted at the price of $1 full qt. $1 gal. CHRISTIAN XANDER'S Quality Home 909 7th St. Phone WHAT CREDIT DID FOR HIM. About four years ago a young man came into our office and asked us where he could buy furnishings for his home on credit, without paying two prices. He had just been married and cash was needed for many other things. We referred him to the Peter Grogan and Sons Company, at 81723 Seventh street, and told him that we had known them for twenty-five years. Last week we had occasion to call at his home, and it was astonishing to see what he had been able to buy in these four years. He told us the story of how he started, and how he had paid for his furniture. At Grogan's he showed them that he had steady employment and could pay $7 or $8 a month. They let him have what was necessary or a start, amounting to about $100, and delivered the goods without asking for a contract, lien or notes. In three months he needed stoves. His payments had been made promptly so they were glad to let him add to his account. From time to time this same thing was repeated, until today he has a comfortable, handsomely furnished home, and has never felt the cost as a hardship. The same opportunity is open to you. They will let you have goods on credit, and you won't have to pay big prices. Grogan tells you frankly that the difference between cash and credit is ten per cent. That's what it is—and no more—and its worth it. THOMAS J. CALLOWAY, Attorney at Law. 494 Louisiana Avenue. Washington, D. C General Practice. Phone M 2404 Prompt and Careful Attention to All Matters. TRY HIM. 403—Seventh St.—405 FACTORY 419 11TH, ST., N. W., BRANCH, 503 9TH, ST., N. W. OUR $2.00 HAT CANNOT BE BEAT. REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. WASHINGTON'S LEADING HASTERS SHERWOOD WHISKEY 69 C A C BOTTLE $2.75 Per Gal. Our Modern Improved Whiskey is far better and more mellow favored than any at double its price per gallon of.....$2.00 OLD OVERHOLT, $2.75 Per Gal. Our Punch Gin is absolutely pure—made of the finest gin and linuhu leaves—highly recommended for every one. We cut prices on all liquors. Send for price list. Agents wanted. Phone for Main. Instant delivery. THE JOHN WEDDERBURN CO. Leading Wholesalers. 616-518 F Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Louis J. Kessel Importer of and Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND whiskies Sale Owner of the..... ... Following Branch Private Stock, Old Reserve, Hermit Oxford, Tremor 5 TENTH SREET.!N. W. Telephone—Main—160 BRODT'S WEAR BRODT'S HATS. For Only $18 SAN ANTONIO THE MECCA. Dr. G. J.-Starnes, a member of the recent International Congress on Tuberculosis, Washington, D. C., and a specialist on all lung and chest diseases, in addition to the use of Compound-Oxygen, Compressed Air, and the Nebulizer, is using the best remedies introduced at that Congress, by the leading medical men of the profession. He is located in San Antonio, Texas, the city designated by the World's Medical Congress in 1896, as one of the best for people suffering with any form of lung trouble. Address 324 W. Commerce Street. MR. TAFT. The election of Judge Taft and Mr. Sherman was no surprise to the Bee. It was quite evident that the business interest of the country demanded the election of the Republican ticket. Mr. Taft is a man who has a will of his own. He met the issue squarely and defended his position. The American people have confidence in him and for that reason they elected him. Chairman Hitchcock came very near reaching the mark that he predicted. Never in the history of the Republican party have the Democrats realized such a crushing defeat. It was the unanimous indorsement of the Roosevelt policies. RENDERED GOOD SERVICE It must be admitted that Recorder Dancy never lowered his colors. He has always been bold in defense of the administration. Attorneys Jones and Cobb made some effective speeches in Maryland. Judge E. M. Hewlett, predicted that Delaware would go Republican, two weeks ago. He made some good speeches. DR. J. E. SHEPPARD. Dr. James E. Sheppard, of North Carolina, rendered some good work in Indiana. LEGAL NOTICES W. CALVIN CHASE, ATTORNEY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. No. 27997, Equity Docket. And John Carter alias Charles Thomas, Co-respondent. The object of this suit is a divorce from the bond of marriage between the petitioner, Charles, Lewis and the defendant Rebecca A. Lewis, and other and general relief. The grounds are adultery and desertion. In motion of the complainant, it is this fourth day of November; 1908, ordered that the co-respondent John Carter, alias Charles Thomas, cause his appearance to be entered herin 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 once a week for three successive weeks. in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Washington Bee, before said day. J. R. Young, Clerk. by F. E. Cunningham, Asst. Clerk. GALBRAITH CHURCH. Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church will begin its 57th Anniversary Sunday November 8. Bishop Alexander Walters. of New York, one of the best known Negro prelates in the civilized world, will deliver the opening sermon at 11 a.m. At 3 p.m. Dr. Corrothers, the pastor will deliver a special sermon to the oldest class in the church. At 8 p.m., Bishop Walters will preach. The exercises will be continued for four Sundays, including two special services each week. The Anniversary will begin with early prayer meeting, Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. The friends and public in general are invited. Mr. James H. Hudnell, one of the best known business men in this city has returned to Castleberg's National Jewelry Co., 935 Penna. Ave., N. W.' Mr. Hudnell can always, be relied upon to give you the genuine article. Now is the time to place your orders before the holidays. Phone. Main 2363. Rev. Geo. W. Woodbey, a minister of the A.M. E. Zion Church, and a national organizer of the Socialist Party, will lecture at the Plymouth Congregational Church, corner Seventeenth and P streets, N. W. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to be present. There are six of these "Wonders" and they interest colored people everywhere. The first is called Complexion Wonder. It gives any color skin a naturally lighter coloring. The skin itself becomes lighter colored every time it is applied; then there is a "Wonder Comb," to straighten kinky hair. This comb costs but 50 cents, and will last a lifetime. Another one is called "Wonder Uncurl," a preparation which keeps hair straightened, lustrous and pliable so as to dress well. "Wonder Hair-Grow," is a fertilizer for the scalp, which feeds the hair so it will grow longer, exactly as you put fertilizer in the soil to make corn-stalks grow longer. A splendid preparation is "Odor Wonder," which consists of a powder and a fine toilet water. This preparation will not only prevent perspiration odor but will substitute a pleasant perfume; colored men and colored women who use these "Wonders" will always look well-groomed and be acceptable in any social circle, where business or pleasure may invite them. Our readers can write M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector St., New York, for information and booklet free. Gen. George H. Harris has asked the Commissioners to include in their estimates to Congress for the District $72,950 for the maintenance of the National Guard of the District of Columbia. --- THE STATION DR MORSE'S DRUG STORE. The above cut represents the eastern side of Dr. Morse's drug store, 1904 L street northwest. The fountain is indescribable for beauty; they only ask you to come and inspect it to be convinced. He wishes to announce that he is newly supplied with a guaranteed stock of drugs and medicines, of unlimited strength and purity, to meet the demands of the public. The management in charge of this drug store CITY HALL LUNCH ROOM. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a first-class lunch room. petite. Commodious dining rooms for the Hot and cold lunches quickly ser CITY HALL. L This is a first-class lunch room. Everything to appease your appetite. Commodious dining rooms for the public and the Bar Association Hot and cold lunches quickly served. This Sideboard Would Look WELLI 1234 With the holidays coming on soon, you want the dining-room as attractive as possible, and this store's brilliant display of furniture makes choosing a delight. The sideboard below is one of many styles, each the best of its class, and each priced at the lowest possible figure. When in doubt, buy of HOUSE AND HERRMANN Seventh and Eye Sts. N. W. COMPLETE HOMEFURNISH MGS Convenient Credit Terms Arranged. Why pay 10 percent when you can get it for 3 percent. H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE, No. 314 Ninth Street N. W. Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. You can save money. AGENTS WANTED A FINE Business Opening is offered to the FIRST applicant in Washington and neighboring cities to establish a branch office for the well known line of BURTON TOLET GOODS. Call on or address CO-OPERATIVE SALES CO., St. W. BUILDING SIXTH and D St., N. W. VELV-INE WILL GIVE YOU SMOOTH SILKEN TRESSES. THE MOST OBSTINATE HAIR YIELDS TO IT. KEEPS THE SCALP HEALTHY, PREVENTS DANDRUFF AND FALLING HAIR. EASY, TO USE. SEND 25 CENTS FOR MONTH'S SUPPLY, PREPAID TO ANY ADDRESS. M. MAYO-CIRCUIT ROAD ELMER DOVER. Mr. Elmer Dover, of the National Committee, has the confidence and respect of the Republican party. The colored Americans have great confidence in him. He turned the colored vote in Ohio. are all graduated, and registered pharmacists. When you send your prescription to this store you will get exactly what your prescription calls for, and no substitute. In addition to drugs they carry a large stock of school supplies, such as books, pads, pencils, pens, crayon, ink, slates, and other stationery. Those who are in need of such things can be supplied by Morse Drug Store. Purity, accuracy, promptness and politeness is the motto of Dr. Morse. Giev him a trial and be convinced. Mrs. Altoper, Proprietress. FOR RENT. Three rooms and bath flats for rent in a fashionable neighborhood, close to all car lines. Write or call at 2124 L street northwest. MRS. ELLA HUNT FIRST-CLASS ROOMS & BOARD 411 & 417 New Jersey Ave., N. W. Transient Accommodations a Specialty.—Room and Board $1.50Per Day and up.—Baths Free. FOR RENT Nice sunny large rooms, suitable two gentlemen, apply at 504 T St. N. W. Tel. Lincoln 2y69 All kinds of hair cleaned Wigs, braids, pompadours, puffs, and curls made to order. Sot East Capital St., Wash, D. C. REPAIRING AND ALTERING THE CLOTHES CLEANING SHOP 614 D Street Northwest. J. S. Justh. Prop. Phone, Main 2524. ROBERT ALLEN, BUFFET AND FAMILY LIQUOR STORE DARA SINI: I have used only one bottle of water pumped and now I would not be without it houses my hair and straight and easy to care LADY W. J. WARDEN: She is Hardiness Parently known as Ozonized Ox Mercury. Fifty years of success has proved its merit. Its use makes the hair straight, glossy, and pliable, so you can comb it and arrange it style you love. It is also long. It helps and prevents dandruff, improves the scalp, stops the hair from falling out breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless—used with spotted results even on the youngest children. Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure. Indicates of retinement everywhere declared. Does not inflict instillators. Does hay anything else alleged to be harmful. Is it you want the best results, buy the best deal—it will pay you. Look for this name. on every package. If your dragon wants to supply you with penalties us, express or post, money or coins for regular size or 30 coins for small bottle and give us your dragon's name and sage We will forward bottle prepaid to my pony in A. by return mail or receipt of prize. Admire The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. East Kensle St. FORDRE HAIR POMADE is made in the age by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere.