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VOL.XXIX NO 33 Negro Business League Negro Business League OVER 100 PRESENT AT IT'S FIRST ANNUAL BANQUET MANY LADIES PRESENT. The first banquet of the local Negro Business League took place in True Reformers' Hall Monday evening, at which one hundred plates were laid. It was the first social function given by this well known organization, of which Mr. W. Sidney Pittman, the well-known architect is president. The stage and hall were beautifully decorated with palms, flags and flowers. In the center of the stage was a beautiful alcove and arch with an appropriate inscription of the organization. At nine o'clock President Pittman invited the guests to be seated at the table that was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and set in T shape. Mr. E. Murray was the caterer who served the sumptuous repast. The dinner was served in courses as follows: Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce Sugared Potatoes Green Peas Lamb Chops Breaded Tomato Salad Ice Cream and Cake Cheese Crackers Coffee Punch At the cross bar of the T set table,were seated President W. Sidney Pittman and his wife; Ex-President J. A. Lankford and his wife; Register W. T. Vernon and Mrs. Vernon; Artist Daniel Freeman and Mrs. Freeman; Judge E. M. Hewlett and Attorney R. R. Horner, Joseph Manning and his wife; Mr. and Mrs. John Stockton, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Anderson, Attorney W. Calvin Chase Mr. Miles C. Maxfield and Attorney Thomas L. Jones; Dr. John R. Francis, Dr. and Mrs. George W. Cabaniss, Dr. Charles H. Marshall and PRESIDENT S. W. PITTMAN. wife; Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pendleton, Mr. W. R. Griffin; Mr. and Mrs. James H. Dabney; Mr. J. E. Moorland, Mr. A. N. Scurlock and sister, Attorney J. Louis Taylor and wife; Mr. John W. Lewis, Attorney P. W. Frisby, Mr. William A. Bowie, Mr. S. W. Rutherford, Mr. T. A. James, Mr. Z. B. Moore, Mr. S. H. Balling, Mr. Louis E. Johnson. At the conclusion of the repast The responses to the toasts were logical and eloquent. The opening address of President Pittman was interesting and entertaining. He gave a brief outline of the local Negro Business League and what it stood for. He referred to the past work of the League and what he hoped to make of it in the future. This occasion, remarked President Pittman, is only the beginning of the annual banquets. He thought the time had come for Negro Business men to get together and have an exchange of their views and compare notes of the work of one another and to see if the Negro business men of this city could make themselves a factor in the community in which there was so much competition. He earnestly asked the cooperation of every person in business and if he succeeded in getting it he was convinced that the local Negro Business League would be a factor. President Pittman introduced as the speaker, Mr. J. A. Lankford, who delivered a most timely address. This address contained many helpful ideas. He was followed by Dr. John R. Francis, one of the leading physicians of this city. Dr. Francis is the first and only physician to erect a sanatarium for colored people. He is from one of the leading families in the city. The subject of his address was "Physicians in Business." As Owners of Houses. J. W. Lewis, who also made an address, said that 2,300 houses are owned by colored people in this city, and 900 of these homes have mortgages on them approximating $900,000, which at 6 per cent interest yields an annual income of $54,000 to holders. "Of these mortgages," Mr. Lewis added, "only about two per cent are held by colored investors.* These and similar reasons, the speaker argued, should result in the establishment of building associations and land investment companies by Negroes. Mr. Lankford, who is the organizer and first president of the local business league, said there are 500 MR. J. A. LANKFORD. Negro business leagues in this country. The National League, of which he is a vice president, has about 400 members. He said he has, since its inception, witnessed a large growth in Negro business enterprises, among which are more than thirty banks started within the past eight years. Responses to Other Toasts. Other toasts were: "Negro Insurance Companies," S. W. Rutherford; "Negro Organization," W. R. Griffin; "Negro Builders," Joseph Manning; "Automobile Investments," John Stockton; "Negro Success in Groceries," J. B. Anderson; "The Lawyer's Business," George F. Collins; "The Negro Junk Dealer," George W. Robinson; "Negro Newspapers," W. Calvin Chase; "Business Side of Young Men's Christian Association," Lewis Johnson; "Negro Photography," Addison Scurlock; "The Printing Art," R. L. Pendleton; and "Duties of the Local League," Thomas L. Jones. The officers of the league are: W. Sidney Pittman, president; Daniel Freeman, first vice president; Alexander Underwood, second vice president; W. R. Griffin, financial secretary; George F. Collins, corresponding secretary; John W. Lewis, sergeant at arms, and E. Murray, chaplain. The subscribers to the banquet were. Perrie W. Frisby, J. A. Lankford, W. R. Griffin, S. T. Bolling, L. M. King, S. W. Rutherford, Charles Mallory, Daniel Freeman, Rev. J. E. Moorland, A. N. Scurlock, Dr. J. R. Wilder, John Stockton, Henry Lassiter, Henry G. Baker, Dr. John R. Francis, W. Calvin hase, E. M. Hewlett, Thomas L. Jones, R. L. Pendleton, Charles H. Slemans, George F. Collins, J. Leslie Taylor, George W. Robinson, Louis G. Johnson, F. Morris Murray, E. Murray, William A. Bowie, T. A. James, Dr. George W. Cabaniss, J. B. Anderson, R. L. Carter, Joseph H. Manning, (Continued to Page 4.) FOR A NEGRO CHAUTAUQUA Movement Started by Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., and Widely Endorsed. From the New York Evening Post Thoughtful students within the Negro race and considerate friends without concede that for the future progress of that people a competent leadership must be raised up in various communities that can feel the wants of the people, and feeling, sympathize with them and intelligently administer to them. It does not appear to be so much a matter of industrial or collegiate training, for however much the exponents of these two schools may the ne- t- t- o s e e e s y [Name] Register Vernon war, both concede the other to have some salient points, and in a measure to be right. As yet, however, the movement that promises to be one of widespread significance is provided in the efforts of Dr. James E. Shepard of Durham, North Carolina, to establish a sure foundation upon which the education of the negro, of whatever character, may be based in order that the fullest growth of that people may be assured. In short, Dr. Shepard's effort is to establish for the Negroes a religious training school and Chautauqua, to be modelled after the Northfield Bible School and the Winona Assembly. Dr. Shepard was formerly field superintendent of the work among Negroes for the International SundaySchool Association, and in such a capacity had excellent opportunity to ascertain the needs of his people in a religious and moral way. He feels, and rightly so, that the education of the Negro, whether industrial or collegiate, must be based upon a moral and religious foundation, if it is to cause the real betterment of the Negro race. That he has been able to convince others of the wisdom of his cause at this early stage is significant of the great results to be attained by this movement. The Charlotte Observer, perhaps the leading daily newspaper in the State of North Carolina, has openly endorsed the project, and has given substantial encouragement in a leading editorial on the movement. No individual could have a stronger personal endorsement, no movement a warmer advocate than that afforded to Dr. Shepard and his cause by a public letter from Governor Glenn of North Carolina, to which is affixed the great seal of the State. Governor Noel, of Mississippi, sees much good in the movement as presented by Dr. Shepard, and his former associates in the Sunday School Association give it hearty endorsement. The kind of work to be accom- plished by this institution furnishes such a faithful field for service to the Negro people that it is a wonder some enthusiast had not thought of it before. Who will not agree with Dr. Shepard in the following: "A religious training awakens the sluggish, dormant energies of the individual and turns them into channels of usefulness and service. It lessens crime, reduces idleness, stops violence, teaches lessons of self-restraint. It builds up a better citizenship, and checks the great waste of human material found in jails, penitentiaries and chain-gangs. Make a man practically religious, and the industrial and educational side will take care of itself." So, then, it is proposed that the ```markdown ``` Negro is to know not only the virtue in work and to become a skilled workman, but he is to be taught in the best and most approved methods the knowledge of a religion for every day life, the knowledge of a religion of service. This does not contradict the fact that the Negro is naturally a religious character, and more intensely religious than anything else, but, as Dr. Shepard points out, this has not been a practical religion nor a religion of restraint. It has taught the Negro largely how to die, without teaching him how to live; how to be happy without knowing why he was happy. Dr. Shepard feels and attempts to impress it upon the friends of the Negro race that this natural religious tendency should be one of the powers used to bring about the greater and higher developments of his people. He realizes that this tendency, if directed in the proper channels, will be a bulwark of strength to our American homes and to the nation. How It Is To Be Done. How It Is To Be Done. [This work is to be attempted through the establishment of a National Training School and Chautauqua, where men and women are to be trained in the Bible, and thus experiencing a change of the inner life, will go out and change others. It is also the plan to have as one of the chief features of the work a religious course, where illiterate ministers may be given the advantage of short courses in literary studies, combined with a comprehensive and well-directed course in Bible studies. This, of course, is a great work. More than nine-tenths of the ministers who must be the religious leaders of the people, and in many cases their advisers in all of their relations, are positively ignorant. They have done the best, according to their light, however, and to contribute to the elevation of any inconsiderate portion of this ignorant clergy is a work that deserves the utmost encouragement. In many cases, they are eager for instruction that will give them a broader view of the --- Master's service and a better knowledge of the art of reaching and saving men. They cannot spend a long time in college, and, as a matter of course, practical courses should be arranged to meet their needs. They must be made discontented with the old and made to seek a better way. The Sunday School, likewise, is recognized as one of the most potent forces in shaping the future of the Negro race, and it is the purpose of Dr. Shepard to have specially arranged courses of study for Sunday School workers, missionaries, secretaries of Christian organizations and various fields of religious endeavor. Besides these features, settlement work will be attempted, courses in domestic science, and various industries provided, and all the usual features of Chatauqua work will be attempted. The men and women will be taught to work, and the idea that work and religion go hand in hand will be sent to the masses. WHAT I SAW AND HEARD Is is amusing to see and hear so many politicians talk. They don't know where they will stand under the next administration. There are some men who imagine that they are big and strong in the estimation of the administration. If they only knew just how small they are, they would say but little. Judge Ankum is a matter of fact man. He is one man who doesn't take any foolishness. Superintendent Bruce declares that his attention was not called to the check of Miss Waller, who died a few weeks ago. The Assistant Superintendent is not a candidate for a foreign mission, and he doesn't intend to leave the city, because that would be too pleasing to those who want his job. Major Sylvester, Chief of Police, has his eye upon a certain colored officer in the city. The Bee will not be surprised if this colored officer is transferred and promoted to a higher position. The Chief believes in loyal men and there is no doubt that there is something in store for this particular officer. I understand that the members of the Batchelor's Club will elect new officers soon. Attorneys Pollard and Hughes are candidates for the presidency. Whenever you see a man fishing for social recognition you may just be sure that he is losing his mind. Secretary Taft may make a few important appointments after his inauguration. There is a movement on foot to tender Register W. T. Vernon a banquet. It is claimed that it will be the sweliest affair that has ever taken place in this city. Register Vernon has no doubt won the good will of the people in this county by his gentlemanly and manly deportment. He seems to be an idol among his people and when this swell affair takes place, the virtues of a great man will be told.—Rounder. Special Catalogue to the Star. London, January 4.—Some of the humorous aspects of the Cecil Rhodes scholarships scheme were revealed in the course of the discussion on Royal Colonial Institute recently. A scholar from one of the western American states came to Oxford with this Bret-Harte-like testimonial: "He is the whitest soul in our state." Another selected Rhodesian from the far west had at Oxford to live up to an even higher ideal of human perfection: "No Roman mother ever bore such a boy.'' The United States is gaining more from the bounty of Mr. Rhodes than the British Empire. One speaker expressed his belief that in drawing up his great scheme Mr. Rhodes did not American Republic. Mrs. Josephine Farmer, of Providence, Rhode Island, was so badly burned last week, that she died one week ago today. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS PARAGRAPHIC NEWS The sum of $800,000 was appropriated last Monday by Congress, for the relief of the people in the earthquake section of Italy. Much to the credit of the United States, there was no opposition to the above appropriation in the House, and only one member of the Senate, Mr. Bailey, who did not think the "Federal Government had the power to spend the public money in this way." Who can tell the moment when our government, with all its glory, may be brought low and be forced to ask aid of some other power. Rev. Hugh Keeley said last Sunday that "The time is coming when our schools of medicine will be teaching the science of mental healing." Rev. Dr. J. P. E. Kumler, whose death occurred in this city last Sunday, was a minister in the Presbyterian church for forty-five years. Lieutenant Colonel Mearns has been found physically disqualified for the duties of the office held by him, and his retirement from active service began January 1. He will accompany President Roosevelt on his trip through Africa. Roy G. Powell, a postal clerk between Cumberland, Md., and Durbin, W. Va., has been arrested for "rifling" ordinary letters. Major Thomas P. Morgan is having his hands full in placing all the organizations that have applied, in positions of honor in the inaugural parade. Charles Thomas, who killed William Kirby last February, has been adjudged insane and sent to the Government Hospital. Mr. D. Murray has been appointed a member of the Executive committee on public comfort during the inauguration. Mrs. Mary Randa, a widow, and said to be eighty years old, from Nebraska, did not get to see the President after leaving the Union Station the early part of this week, but she will be sent back to her home and friends. The American Forestry Association will be in session in this city next Wednesday and Thursday at the Willard Hotel. The past week was observed in many churches as the "Week of Prayer." The chief of the laboratory of the bureau of chemistry says that all kinds of wild and cultivated plants are being used to manufacture paper, owing to the scarcity of other materials. Chicago Federation of Labor will hold a "monster meeting" February 12, and issue resolutions protesting against the action of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Mrs. Richard Stocton, of Trenton, New Jersey, bit a piece of shell while eating oysters, and had to have an operation performed to prevent blood poisoning. She has lost her voice, but the doctors hope for a return in the near future. The New Year tea, given by Mrs. Potter Palmer in Chicago, in honor of General and Mrs. F. D. Grant, was said to have been the most brilliant on that day in Chicago. Representative Theodore E. Burton, of Ohio, who succeeds Mr. Joseph B. Foraker as Senator, will serve out his term in the House, which ends March 4. According to the statement of Mr. Burton, no river and harbor bill will be passed by Congress at this session. James Reynolds, a farmer of Ridgebury, Connecticut, was gored to death last Sunday by a bull in one of his pastures. Vice President Fairbanks and his three brothers, are preparing to build a railroad in Arizona. The report of Secretary Garfield shows 471 widows of the War of 1812 on the pension rolls. A locomotive crashed into the passenger station at Trenton, New Jersey. It passed through the wall into Marziale. 1 ```markdown ``` 2 FINE. ms Kenreign twice as much as any other coat. On fair days because it is smart, other days because rain-proof. 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Three lions were killed near Pietersburg, Transvaal by the nineteen-year-old son of Jozef Erasmus, a Boer farmer. It appears that young Erasmus was on his way to the Messina mine and had outspanned his donkey team, when his kaffir boy came running to tell him that three lions were tackling the donkeys. Erasmus seized his gun and ran hard in the direction indicated. On his arrival at the spot he found the lions lying around one of the donkeys. He fired and killed a big lioness. The other two jumped up but he was ready and shot another (younger) lioness. The young lion which was left ran behind some brushwood. Erasmus first collected his donkeys and brought them into safety and then once more carefully inspected the scene of the fight. In order to find out if the two lions were dead he fired another shot at one of them. This disturbed the surviving lion who thereupon came forth roaring. Erasmus was again ready and shot him dead on the spot. Asked by the Volkesstem correspondent whether he was alone at the time, Erasmus replied; "Oh, no, Oom,' I had my little Kaffir boy, with me.'—The skins were sold in Pietersburg.—Pretoria Volksstem, Poisonous Brazilian Vipers. Much is made of the lance-head viper, "the most deadly of all known reptiles," brought from Brazil to New York for the purpose of an operation which will give a serum that is practically extinct. There are several singularly interesting snakes in Brazil. The suru cueu is supposed to cause death in six hours. It is sometimes found nine feet long. Its skir in a dirty tawny yellow, with dark brown lozenges on the back. It is said to be attracted by fire but seldom to injure travellers. The fiercest of the lance-headed vipers is the Jararoca, and it, also, it a dirty yellow, but it is brown-black about the tail.—Boston Herald. Birds, Fruit, Dead Leaves. The Moki Indian women of Arizona have an ingeplious and romantic form of coifure. When young these women coll their tresses at the sides of their heads, so as to represent the buds of a native plant. This signifies that they themselves are in the flush of youth and of marriagable age. When they are married their hair is arranged to represent the fruit of the plant; while in old age their jocks hang straggling down their backs, typical of the withered stalk of the dead or dying plant. L.J. al finc Brides Older Than Bridegroomes. The vital statistics prepared by City Clerk Entwisle of Salem shows that during 1907 there were 479 marriage licenses issued and 306 solemnized in the city, which is 18 fewer than the previous year. The oldest bridegroom was 65 and the oldest bride 50, while the youngest bridegroom was 16 and the youngest bride 15. Seventy-one brides were older than the bridegrooms.—Boston Transcript. Vegetable Milk. "Vegetable milk" is used in Japan. It is made from the soja bean. The liquid is exactly like cows milk in appearance, and in taste can hardly be distinguished from it. To make it the beans are first soaked and then boiled in water. Some sugar and phosphate potassium are added, and it is boiled down till it has the consistency of condensed milk. Valuable Relics. At an auction sale at Christie's in London of the late Marchloness of Conyngham's art collection a silver ewer and dish, weighing together 90 ounces, a gift of George IV to an ancestor of the Marchloness, sold for $21,000. A. Vencrable Turtle. A Massachusetts boy, Nathan Sampson, has found a venerable turtle which bears markings made by his grandfather, now 81 years old, which were put on in 1840, and by his great-grandfather, who marked the same turtle in 1816. Slightly Mixed. The story is now going the rounds of the country papers about a man who visited the paying-teller's window in a bank and asked for one of the new coins with "God Bless Our Home" left off. A Healthful Occupation. Bull fighters receive $417 per hour, and the occupation is so healthful that unless killed by accident its followers invariably reach a green old age. Newspapers in Persia Persian newspapers are reproduced from handwriting by lithography, no types being used. Vienna has 32,000 street beggars, and many of them make a better living than workmen. It has been estimated that a London fog weighs 3,000,000,000 tons. and district to sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our ride and exhibits making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offers at once. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve it. Our bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a cent deposit in advance. Buy freight and put it to any test you wish. 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"This money producing machine has a smooth demonstrator who will, after getting a prospective victim interested, turn the crank and grind out a $20 note, which, it is needless to say, is genuine. The victim shows the bill to a bank cashier, and hears it pronounced good, and his mercenary nature being aroused, he sees visions of gigantic wealth, and hands over to Mr. Sharper $500, or at least $250, for the instrument that is going to make him a Rockefeller. It is needless to say that the subsequent specimens turned out are such miserable imitations that they would hardly fool a blind man, but the ignoramus is in a place where he can't make a roar for his lost money. The Swaying Skyscraper. Through the chance of perfect adjustment in the way of balance, of a row of large photographs that hang on a wall or an office building down town the clerks in the place have a good deal of quiet amusement with persons who visit the place for the first time. Owing to this balance the pictures are easily swayed by the wind that blows through the open windows and since the office force goes in for fresh air the year round the pictures are never still. The joke lies in catching the horrified expression on the faces of the callers when they get a sight of the swinging frames. Then it is always explained with due solemnity, if the boss is not around that the swaying of the frames is due to the oscillation of the structure. It usually takes some time for the object of the joke to see the point. Meanwhile he has suffered considerable shock. N. Y. World. Odd South American Animals. Many curious animals haunt the marshy parts of South America north of the pampas Frog big and ferocious, given to making violent springs when closely approached; the capybara, a cavy "contented with the bulk of a sheep"; the huge copu rat and the swarthy piglike tapir are frequently seen. A'ong the forest margins troops of peccaries are often met with, occasionally the jaguar sometimes the puma, likewise that toothless curiosity, the great ant bear, long in claw, long nosed and remarkably long tonqued. A familiar object is the great jabiru, a stork with a preference for the desolate lagoonns, where it may often be observed statuesque on one leg and wrapped in prospection.—Scotsman. The Gingko Tree. Studies by Miss M. C. Stopes of the fossil flora of Scotland have shown that the gingko or maldenhair, tree, a native of Japan and China, which is cultivated in Europe and this country on account of its remarkable foliage, belongs to an extremely ancient family, of which it is now, apparently, the last surviving representative. At one time it seems to have been widely spread. A singular fact is that the fossil specimens of the gingko, found in the rock beds of the Inferior Oolite series, at Brora, Scotland, are so similar to the living trees that it first sight no difference is apparent. Only an examination of the structure of the cells reveals a variation.—Youth's Companion. For Pressing Plaiter Skirts. Plaited Skirts which have been washed are difficult to press. Time and expense may be saved by having the work done after the following method, which is so woolen skirts especially: Before the skirt has become badly creased or rumpled run a basting thread, using short, even stitches, down the entire length of each crease which marks the folds of the plaits. By this means, after the skirt has been washed, the proper location of each lest can readily be determined, and the pressing done successfully. Balzac in Church Pew. The woman who had left a volume of Balzac in the church pew on prayer meeting night felt a little bit ashamed when she asked for the cook, but the sexton assured her she need not feel that way. "Many things are left in the church," he said, "and some of them are a whole lot less respectable than Balzac. After each service the pews yield a strange grist of forgotten or disarranged articles." A Clever Bear. A noted ethnologist observed in Vienna a bear deliberately making with his paw, a current in some water which was close to the bars of his age so as to draw a piece of floating bread within his reach. These actions of the bear could hardly be attributed to instinct or inherited habit, as they would be of little use to an animal in a state of nature. Quill Teothpicks. The largest quill toothpick factory in the world is near Paris, where here is an annual product of 20,000,000 quilts. 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It makes hair kinky, curly hair soft, silky and glossy, enables you to comb it with ease and in any style that you may wish. SSING by supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair tones up, growth and giving new life and vigor to the hair. SSING is for sale at all druggists for 35c per bottle. If your druggist does not get it. If not, send me 50c. and I will send same to you, prepaid. FREE OFFER Prop 343 W 14th St New York ColoredSkin MadeLig For centuries scientific men have been trying to make lighter colored, not by artificial whitening, but in a nail. At last the Chemical Wonder Co., of New York, has a Complexion Wonder, which does bring a lighter natural time it is applied. The effect is not artificial. The light is natural. The effect on the colored countenance is max. price of Complexion Wonder is 50c. The Chemical Wonder has another preparation which is indispensable for color as well as white people. It is called Odor Wonder, aoration which prevents perspirati on odor and encircles with perfumed daintiness. It will make anyone physic come in society or business circles. Our men customers sitter positions in banks, clubs, or business houses. Our womens advance faster in life. Price of Odor Wonder, S Our Wonder Comb will straighten any hair. A head magneto-metallic. Will last a life-time—50c. Don't fail one. Wonder Grow fertilizes the scalp; supplies not which makes hair grow lengthy; gives the scalp strength prevent the hair from falling—50c. Wonder Uncurl—This preparation uncurls knots and makes the hair pliable, so as to dress well—50c. We that our specialties will do more to advance colored people and commercially than showy garments or gew-gaw. Delivery free. Applications for agency considered Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York City, selling a Chemical Wonder Company. I have used your Kink-ine for the past year and my hair is growing very fast. find it the most delightful hair dressing and tonic I have ever used, altogether different from the many cheap pomades and vaselines on the market. It makes my hair so beautiful, soft, silky, and has entirely removed all dandruff and stopped it from falling out and breaking off. And enables me to do it up in any of the many styles that I use on the stage. It does all you claim for it, and I would not be without it. Yours sincerely, MME. ROBINSON. Kink-ine Hair Dressing is a delightful perfumed tonic prepared largely for the use of colored people; is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. It makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, curly hair soft, silky and glossy, enables you to comb it with ease and to dress it in any style that you may wish. KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is for sale at all druggists for 35c per bottle. If yourdruggist does not keep it have him order it for you; he can get it. If not, send me 50c. and I will send same to you, prepaid. SPECIAL OFFER. To prove the quality and superiority of our goods over all others, we will sell one full-size bottle of Kink-lse, price 35 cents, one cake of Kink-lse Soap, the best shampoo and Toilet Soap in the world, price 26 cents, both for only 50 cents, or six bottles, and six cakes of soap for $3.00. Special offer good only at the following stores: Henry Evins,928 F street north- F. A. Tschiffeley, 485 Pennsyl- William H. Davis 2001 Elevwtst. vania avenue northwest. enth street northwest. BEFORE SIX AFTER USING. MONTHS USING. Never fails; nothing like it for hair that is not naturally Price, 25 and 50 cents a box. For sale by the following Board & McGuire, 1912 1-2 Fourteenth-street northwest Mayer, Fourth and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, F streets southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eighth and Georgetown, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE M'F'G. CO., Box 107. East Ora BABEI For twenty-five long years—a quarter of a century never been a remedy equal to Elixir Babek for Malaria miasmatic diseases. Thousands have used it with most results. Malaria is prevalent now. Do not wait for it of you. Begin the use of Babek now. 50c Bottles. You will tell you that Babek is the best thing he sells For MALARIA, CHILLS & FE --- N. MADAM ROBINSON in any style KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING by the scalp, increasing the growth and g KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is for him order it for you; he can get it. If SPECIAL OFFER.—To prove the quail bottle of Kink-lire, price 35 cents, one cents, both for only 50 cents, or six box stores: Henry Evins,928 F street north wtst. R. Ballinger, Pro IF YOU WANT A PLACE To Board ADVERTISE Go to HOLMES' HOTEL, No. 333 Virginia Ave., S.W Pest Afro-American Accommodation in the District. EUROPEAN AND AMERI- Good Rooms and Lodging, 50. 75c. and $100 Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a Call James Otoway Holmes, Prop. Washington, D. C. Main Phone 2315. McCall PATTERN 10 15 NEW HOPE McCall PATTERN 50 YEAR NEW HOPE were more McCall Patterns sold in the United than of any other make of patterns. This is a of their style, economy and simplicity. If You Magazine (The Queen of Punishment) put every than any other Lady's Magazines, tapition (in parish) may be 50 or 75 cents, and the every member gain a bonus here today. great Wanted. Regina's magnificent constitution of Pattern. Catalogue of two number Catalogues following an prohibition. Address THE McCall NEW HOPE THE BEE AND McCALL'S GREAT FASHION MAGAZINE for one year for $2.00. COUPON. Editor Bee: Find enclosed two dollars. Send to my address below The Bee and McCall's Fashion Magazine for one year. No..... Street..... Town or City.... BUY THE NEW HOME LIGHT DRINKING SLWING MACHINE Before You Purchase Any Other Write THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY ORANGE, MASS. Many Sewing Machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the "New Home" is made work. Our guaranty never runs out. We make Sewing Machines to suit all conditions of the trade. The "New Home" stands at the head of all High-grade family sewing machines sold by authorized dealers only. FOR SALE. ColoredSkin MadeLighter ColoredSkin MadeLighter For centuries scientific men have been trying to make dark skin lighter colored, not by artificial whitening, but in a natural way. At last the Chemical Wonder Co., of New York, has discovered Complexion Wonder, which does bring a lighter natural color every time it is applied. The effect is not artificial. The lighter color is natural. The effect on the colored countenance is magical. The price of Complexion Wonder is 50c. The Chemical Wonder Co. has another preparation which is indispensable for colored people, as well as white people. It is called Odor Wonder, a toilet preparation which prevents perspirati on odor and encircles the body with perfumed daintiness. It will make anyone physically welcome in society or business circles. Our men customers secure better positions in banks, clubs, or business houses. Our women customers advance faster in life. Price of Odor Wonder, $1.00. Our Wonder Comb will straighten any hair. A heavy comb, magneto-metallic. Will last a life-time—50c. Don't fail to order one. Wonder Grow fertilizes the scalp; supplies nourishment which makes hair grow lengthy; gives the scalp strength which prevent the hair from falling—50c. Wonder Uncurl—This preparation uncurls knots and kinks and makes the hair pliable, so as to dress well.—50c. We promise that our specialties will do more to advance colored people socially and commercially than showy garments or gew-gaw jewelry. Delivery free. Applications 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 T 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, 19121-2 Fourteenth-street northwest; Julius Mayer, Fourth and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, Third and F streets southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eightth and P streets, Georgetown, D. C. Goods mailed on receipt of price. BABEK The Old Reliable Remedy. For twenty-five long years—a quarter of a century—there has never been a remedy equal to Elixir Babek for Malaria and such miasmatic 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 & FEVER If you are unable to secure Bab in your vicinity write to Kloczew Street, Washington, D. C Edward E. Thomas. UNDER EM Wm. Und 510 O Street Northw Ca The Wm. F. Newman and its friends that t at the above address, so-date service at "M and, thanking you for We are Wm. T. Newman, for J H UNDERTAKEN ALL WORK FIRST TWELF Hiring Carriages hired for f Horses and carriages needed. Business at 11 222 More street, A Telephone for Office, Telephone call for S OUR STAB Where I can accommodate Call and inspect our UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS WM. T. NEWMAN & CO., Undertakers and Embalmers, Street Northwest. Prices Moderate Carriages for All Occasions. Wm. F. Newman & Co. wishes to announce to the public friends that they have opened a modern Funeral Parlor above address, and are prepared to render nothing but up service at "Moderate Prices." We solicit your patronage banking you for your former patronage, We are yours, WM. T. NEWMAN & CO., Undertakers and Embalmers T. Newman, formerly of Georgetown, D. C. J H. Winslow UNDERTAKER AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER. WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. H DABNEY FINERAL DIRECTOR. Hiring, Levery and Sale Stable. Messages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Messages and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guard. Business at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office branch More street, Alexandria, Va. Phone for Office, Main 1727. Phone call for Stable, Main 1428-5. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. I can accommodate 50 Horses. And inspect our new and modern stable. The Wm. F. Newman & Co. wishes to announce to the public and its friends that they have opened a modern Funeral Parlor at the above address, and are prepared to render nothing but up-to-date service at "Moderate Prices." We solicit your patronage and, thanking you for your former patronage, We are yours, WM. T. NEWMAN & CO., Undertakers and Embalmer. Wm. T. Newman, formerly of Georgetown, D. C. J H. Winslow UNDERTAKER AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER. ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS. N. W. JH DABNEY JH DABNEY 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. 'J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. W.Sid A RENDERING IN RONOTONE, WATER C AND PEN & INK STEEL CON phone: Main 6059—M Wm 1225 OLE A·H V. Sidney Pittman Architect RENDERING IN DONE, WATER COLOR AND PEN & INK PATENT DRAWINGS DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRACING BLUE PRINTING STEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. Main 6059—M Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. Wm. Cannon, W.SidneyPittman Architect RENDERING IN PATENT DRAWINGS MONOTONE, WATER COLOR DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRACING AND PEN & INK BLUE PRINTING STEEL CONSTRUCTION ASPECIALTY. Phone: Main 6059-M Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. Wm. Cannon, 1225 and, 1227 71th Street, N. W. OLE DISTRIBUTER OF OLD PUR SIM WHISKE HIGH DEGREE because of the exceptional attention be stowed 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 that way every time. It's worth your while in and look the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy. Always welcome. Wm 491 HOLTMAN'S Wm. Moreland, 491 Penna Ave HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. BIGV OF THE BIG BOY Wm.Moreland, 491Penna Ave HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. BIGG OF THE BIG BOAT Edward P. Lynci. O., ers, Prices Moderate. ns. announce to the public modern Funeral Parlor ender nothing but up- solicit your patronage NEWMAN & CO., ers and Embalmer. D. C. slow EMBALMER. MOST REASONABLE TS, N. W. NEY able. ceptions, etc. e. Satisfaction guar- st. Main office branch S ALLEY. ttman ct ENT DRAWINGS DETAILING, TRACING JE PRINTING SPECIALTY. issiana Ave., N.W. non, GREE OF SATISFACTION IS A RARE THING IN MOST $3.00 SHOES. SHOES AT THIS PRICE USUALLY LACK STYLE OR COMFORT OR BOTH. THE STYLE OF MORE EXPENSIVE SHOES AND GOOD SOLID VALUE ARE FOUND IN OUR. Ireland, Ave THE BIG BOOK The Week in Society Miss Lillian Fuqua arrived in Washington last Tuesday. She was the guest of Miss Beatriz L. Chase. Miss Fuqua left last Thursday afternoon at 4:15 for her home, Lynchburg, Va., much pleased with Washington and her visit. The New Year promises to be a banner year for the drug firm of Board and McGuire 1912 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 14th St. N.W. judging from their report of constant increase in business and prescription work. This firm has won the confidence of the physician, the patient and the public in general. The ladies of the Protective League, Association, No. 1, gave their annual New Year's reception at the residence of Miss S. J. Carter, 1102 18th Street northwest, Friday, January 1. Mrs. M. B. Wilson, President; Miss Sarah Rose, secretary; Miss J. Harmon, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Rachael Robinson, treasurer. The reception was largely attended by many of their friends and acquaintances. The reception rooms were beautifully decorated with palms and flowers and the ladies gowns were handsome. Mr. R. D. Venning, of the Pension Office, spent the holidays in Philadelphia. Mr. John H. Paynter, of the Treasury Department has returned to this city from New Castle, Delaware, having been there on business. As usual everybody meets every body else around the Soda Fountain at the Board and McGuire Pharmacy on 14th Sts., between T & You Sts. Attorney W. C. Martin left yesterday for Philadelphia, where he will appear Monday and Tuesday next before the National Committee of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, on professional business. This National Executive Committee of the Order is presided over by Grand Master W. L. Houston, who was reelected by the 15th B. M. C., which convened in Atlantic City, New Jersey. September last. While in Philadelphia, Mr. Martin will be the guest of his nephew. Mr. A. S. Martin, and his nieces, Mesdames Flora Poindexter, Sarah J. Ware and Rosa M. Payne and Misses Harriet and Jeannette Martin. Miss Elise Johnson, of New York, daughter of Dr. Johnson, of New York, is in the city the guest of Miss Josephine Wormly. Miss Ida Brown, of Le Droit Park who has been employed in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, will be married to Mr. George Hilton, of New York, January 16. They will live in New York. Wedding is to be private. Major C. A. Fleetwood has been spending two weeks holiday in Philadelphia, Pa, his old home. He met the boys and they gave him a royal time. Miss Mayme F. Bennett has been ill for the past week. Miss Virginia Williams, who has been sick has improved, and is pursuing her studies again. Miss Beatriz L. Chase, and her brother Master W. Calvin Chase, Jr., have returned from Richmond, Va., highly pleased with their trip. Miss Geneva B. Maxfield, who has been ill with pleurisy, is able to be up again, greatly to the gratification of her many friends. Miss Clarice Jones, daughter of Attorney Thomas L. and Mrs. Mary E. Jones, who has been spending the holidays with her parents, left the city Sunday evening to continue her studies. Miss Clarice has had many social functions tendered her while in the city. Mr. Jesse Foster, who spent a few days in Philadelphia, Pa., last week, returned home Monday. Mesdames Francis S. Sneed, Bessie C. Johnson and Misses Mary E. Brown and Susie A. Cornish held a reception at 1704 Florida Avenue, northwest, New Year's day, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Callers were numerous, and the ladies gowns were handsome. TEA TO THE BISHOP Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Overton, of 1111 21st Street northwest, gave a small tea at 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 31. The tea was given in honor of the new Bishop of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference, J. W. Smith, A.M. D.D., and the new pastor of John Wesley, African Methodist Episcopal Zion church Rev. C. C. Alleyne. Those present at the tea were: Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. C. E. Allyne, Mr. and Mrs. Alleyne, the father and mother of Dr. Alleyne, Hon. and Mrs. John C. Dancy, Dr. S. L. Corrothers, Dr. W. H. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. William Tyson and Mr. G. M. Terrell. THE CHRONOTHANATOLETRON "The Chronathanatoletron," a dramatic review of history, depicting the wonderful operations of an invention supposed to have the power of annihilating time and bringing the dead back to life, was given a highly satisfactory rendition Monday evening by the Fleur-de-Lis Club, of the M Street High School, at True Reformers' Hall. The auditorium was filled to capacity by the parents, friends and admirers of the young ladies who took the several characters. The difficult parts were all creditably sustained and the impersonations of the famous actors in ancient, and modern history, were remarkably true to the accepted standards in facial resemblance, costume of their period, and personal mannerisms. The well-balanced cast was as follows: Misses Inventress Viola Menard Genius of the 19th Century Jessie Janifer Sarah Lilliam Anderson Pharaoh's Daughter Sarah Anderson Cornelia, Roman Matron Hattie DeVille Cleopatra Antoinette Brooks Queen Elizabeth Sadie Sumner Mother Bickerdick Cordelia Murdock Cecelia Ruth Morris Agneis of Bologna Norma Sewall Hypatia Harriet McClellan Pocahontas Mary Cook Joan of Arc Madge Wright Sappho Beatrice Lofton Martha Washington Anoziene McKinley Priscilla Evangeline Wiseman Time—Latter part of 20th Century. The performance was given under the immediate direction of Professor Parker N. Bailey, of the M Street High School. The officers of the Fleur-de-Lis Club are: President, Sarah F. Richardson; Lulu Mayer, vice president; secretary. Jessie Janifer; assistant secretary. Madge Wright; treasurer, Sadie Sumner. The general management was in the hands of Mr. Garnett C. Wilkinson. An enjoyable "hop" followed the drama. A goodly sum was netted, which will go toward the improvement of the school's gymnasium. FRESHMAN MEDICAL CLASS OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY OBSERVES THE DAY. Emancipation exercises were held last week in the Andrew Rankin Chapel of Howard University by the members of the freshman medical class. These exercises were held in commemoration of the emancipation proclamation of President Lincoln, which was issued January 1, 1863. It is the custom of the colored schools throughout the South, including Walden, Fisk, Roger Williams, Atlanta and Clark universities, to celebrate this anniversary on the first day of each year. This is the first year that the celebration has been concurred in at Howard University. The program today was as follows: Introductory remarks, L. C. Downing, president of class; reading of emancipation proclamation, R. G. McGuire; Lincoln's Gettysburg oration, S. F. Phillips; excerpts from Lincoln's stories, P. M. Bell; solo, Thomas E. Jones, Miss Emma Carroll, accompanist; address, "Abraham Lincoln—a typical American," C. Eugene Allen, of Atlanta Baptist College; oration, "A Vision of the Future," Christopher C. Lathers of the Washington, D. C., bar; address, Ferdinand D. Whitby. The program was interspersed with music by the Lyric Orchestra. Dr. W. P. Thirkield delivered the invocation. The officers of the class are: President, L. C. Downing; vice president, Mr. Harris; secretary, T. E. Jones; assistant secretary, Mr. Colston; treasurer, Miss Ashborne; sergeant-arms, Mr. Gregg; chaplain, F. D. Whitby. The committee in charge was composed of Messrs. Armstrong, Leconte, Cook, Curtis, Beck, Walker Johnson, Kyle, Murray, Robert H. Harrison, Wiggens, Lyons, Mitchell, Land, Porter and S. G. Bullock. The good people of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church are preparing for a. fair or bazaar upon a large scale, to be held early in February. KENILWORTH NEWS Mrs. Maria W. Hayson gave a luncheon Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Fannie Cornish, who is now spending the holidays with her mother. Miss Cornish is teaching in Moorestown, New Jersey. Those present at luncheon were: Mrs. George Richardson, Mrs. Irma West, Miss Rea Cornish, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Thompson, and daughter, of Massachusetts. 19th STREET BAPTIST CHURCH There was a large crowd present at 19th Street, last Sunday morning. Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks preached a most eloquent sermon. Seated in the pulpit was Register W. T. Vernon and Chaplain W. L. Gladden. Rev. Brooks paid a most eloquent tribute to Register Vernon, which seemed to be highly appreciated by the large congregation present. HELPING THE POOR Miss Della M. Shaw, superintendent of the Mission Sunday School at 2223 G Street northwest, gave an entertainment and Christmas tree fbr her pupils, New Year's evening. At 2:30 o'clock the same day she prepared and sent a nice dinner to a number of poor and aged people, among whom was a woman 104 years of age. In her splendid work of helping the children and the poor of her section, she was assisted by Miss Lucinda C. Allen, Mrs. Mattie Johnson and Miss Maud Wade. About forty little children attended the entertainment and each one got a bag of candy and nuts and a present. They were a happy lot of little folks. The Sunday School openes each Sunday at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Miss Shaw is the president of the Missionary Society of the Friendship Baptist Church. She is arranging to open a sewing class for small poor girls. He work is praiseworthy and should receive the generous support of the public. The Business League Continued from 4th Page. Continued from 4th Page. country's prosperity; and for that reason, every encouragement given this movement, but lends added strength to the race and contributes to the betterment of our national life. Your are especially to be congratulated upon having organized the business men of the District of Columbia. This is a city which brings together the thousands from all over the world, who with diversified interests, political and otherwise would naturally, in some measure lack that cohesiveness so necessary in the building up of a permanent, towering business. For that reason this gathering tonight, and the work of the promoters of the local league speaks volumes --- If you are worthy of credit, we ask for no cash when you buy Our best values at reduced prices sale. We're making sweep- ing high-grade lines of Furni- save a need within the next save money. cash now—we'll just charge pay later—a small part each end of credit which enables gains. or lease to sign—no interest to and they're yours. GAN AND SONS CO. 817-823 7th St. TURE Don't miss this January sale. We're making sweeping price reduction in all our high-grade lines of Furniture and Carpets. If you'll have a need within the next six months, buy at once and save money. There's no call for any cash now—we'll just charge what you want, and you can pay later—a small part each week or month. It's the kind of credit which enables you to take advantage of bargains. There is no note, contract, or lease to sign—no interest to pay. We deliver the goods, and they're yours. PETER GROGAN AND SONS CO. 817-823 7th St. case these declinations have done the race no harm, but have brought to the notice of the country, the preeminent success with which the individual, a type of the race has met. It has followed almost invariably that such men have been enabled to shape the policies for the betterment of the race, and in some cases to suggest who should represent the race in such positions. This all demonstrates the power possible for the Negro business man all over the country. We should emphasize this work. We have long since learned that racial development must proceed along every line, exemplified in the career of the white race. The man of means who touches elbows with his kind, regardless of race, will respect the display of business acumen, financial integrity and real worth of his associate. I am prepared to unhesitatingly and uncompromisingly commend your work and wish for you the support and endorsement of this community. If this Business League has for its purpose the building up of your present enterprises and the formation of new ones; if it shall have for its aim the accumulation of realty holdings, and the financial independence of those whom it seeks to benefit, then no man can reasonably oppose it, and every man should encourage it." Chaplain W. W. E. Gladden, of the Twenty-fourth United States Infantry, has been the guest of Register Vernon for several days. While here he took in all the sights of the city and met many prominent representatives of the race. He left the city yesterday for Madison Barracks, N. Y., where his regiment is stationed. Register Vernon is preparing to make an extended lecture tour of the West. He has been compelled to decline many invitations to speak in various sections of the country on account of his itinerary having been made up for the season. AFTERMATH OF THE BANQUET. President Pitman was no novice as a presiding officer. Attorney Jones was granted leave to have his speech printed. The portion of ex-President Lankford's speech that was not delivered, was ordered to be printed in The Bee. Mrs. Anderson looked like Queen Elizabeth. No one enjoyed the occasion more than Mr. Miles C. Maxfield. He was willing to purchase anything for the Negro race. Dr. Francis was all smiles and was willing to take it all. Mrs. Pittman was in a happy mood. She never kept her eyes off of Sydney. Mrs. Dabney has an eye like an eagle. Her carriage is dignified. Attorney Frisby enjoys olives. Attorney Jones had just been to dinner. John Lewis may be a laboring man, but no speech surpassed his Monday night. Mrs. Lankford took things quietly. Mrs. Daniel Freeman is still in possession of her beauty and simpli- and indicates a greater amount of energy, tact, patience and determination than is required in the average community made up by a population, less liable to change. Where the patrons come and go, you must of a necessity depend upon a transient trade to insure success—this it would seem would always create an element of uncertainty for the business men so environed, and in some measure prevent the launching out into greater ventures in the prosecution of his business. Then you have entailed conservatism, bordering on timidity, which would most likely prevent that amount of success possible under different circumstances. Wise indeed must be those men among you, who are sufficiently conservative to not overreach in the matter of investment, and at the same time sufficiently progressive to keep pace with the demands of these intensely commercial times. My observation would lead me to believe that in no city of this country is competition more rife than here. Entitled to our respect and approval then, are these men who here succeed in a legitimate business. Every encouragement should be given you as an organization and as individuals for the success of the work with which you are meeting. Every man who strives for a leadership does well when he extends a for the business and industrial prinfealty to his race and demonstrate his belief in the possibility of the race than when he approves your efforts by his words and by his acts. The race has need of its business men. Any people whose sole accomplishment is based upon the hazard of political fortune, or who depend entirely upon their professional men to make a place for the race, will find themselves on a sandy foundation, and when the storms come and the winds beat upon this race, its house will fall. No man is so politically independent as that man who has an assured income and who can express his opinion untrammelled, without fear of being reduced to want or bringing distress to his loved ones. In the various communities of this country, the Negro business men are more and more becoming factors in the political life of the race. To these men the temptation to be venal does not come. They are above want and can put the temptation behind them. I would not have you understand me to say that the possession of property or money can take the place of an upright character, because venality in politics is not necessarily limited to the poor—however, removing the necessity for yielding to temptation is a step forward toward the purification of politics. The successful Negro business man can stand out for all the rights of the race and uncompromisingly demand that justice be done his people. This attitude, when known by the masses of the people, bu tends to popularize him, and his leadership eventuates as a consequence. The next step is natural—that is the demand of his community or State for consideration. These demand accorded and his place as a leader suggests his selection as the logical consequence. There are instances when these successful business men, by reason of their diversified interests have found it necessary to decline positions of trust and honor. In each Vandykes very much become Architect Lankford. MOTHER-IN-LAWS. Editor of The Bee: I have decided to ask you to permit me to ask through the columns of your paper, why mother-in-laws are such impediments to husband and wife. Of course there are a few exceptions to the rule, and a very few. Young married women allow, their mothers to influence them too much in the conduct of their household duties. Some mother-in-laws are too meddlesome for their own good. The young married woman who is doing well is easily persuaded by her mother and before they know it they are in a fuss with their husbands to boss them or to dictate to Many of them tell their daughters that they would not permit their husbands to boss them or to dictate to them as to what they should do or should not do. Nothing seems to satisfy the wife, and when it is too late the wife is on the street. There is only one way to make a home happy. The wife should be congenial and do everything to please her husband. Some women are never satisfied with anything. They take their husbands earnings under the pretense of spending it in their own home, when upon investigation they are spending all that they earn and what their husbands give them and are spending it in some one else's family. If the husband should speak to them and endeavor to persuade them to look after their own homes, they declare that their husbands are cruel and abusive. The married woman has not the least idea how the husband has to hustle to keep the wife looking well, and to give the children the necessaries of life. In nine cases out of ten the mother-in-law is to blame. They are fussy and tricky, but the innocent can never see the faults of a fussy mother who has been a failure herself and who is not happy until the daughter follows in the wake. It is best for young married people to live to themselves because it is a hard job for two married women to reside in the same house at the same time. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SALE. Just because this is not a rush season in the Furniture Business you are offered an unusually good opportunity to furnish a home at small expense. People should watch these chances and save money when they can do so. You can get what is necessary to make your home comfortable without being required to pay any cash at the time, and while you're settling the bill—a little each week, or month you'll be enjoying the use of the goods. Here is what the Peter Grogan and Sons Company, of 817823 Seventh Street, have to say to our readers:— "Our January sale is on. It's the one time in the year when we make a big price reduction in the best values in our store. We're not offering a few odds and ends, nor goods that are shopworn and unsalable. Everything is the best that money can buy. Your chance to furnish or refurnish a home will never be better. A lack of ready cash needn't make you hesitate for an instant. Our credit help means that you can buy without paying a dollar at the time. We give you an open account and let you pay what YOU say will be convenient—weekly or monthly. We don't ask you to sign a note, contract or lease. If you want the help of credit we give it in a way which will mean help. And our plainly marked prices will prove to you that nothing could be saved by going to cash stores." THE BEST IN TOWN THE BEST IN TOWN Buy your butter and eggs from the Elgin Creamery, 9th and Louisiana Avenues, northwest. TUSKLESS ELEPHANT: Ceylon the Only Part of the World Where They Exist. What a sight for a Ceylon elephant hunter would be the first view of a herd of African elephants—all tuskers! It is a singular thing that Ceylon is the only part of the world where the male elephants have no tusks; they have miserable little grubbers projecting two or three inches from the upper jaw and inclining downward. Nothing produces either ivory or horn in fine specimens throughout Ceylon. Although some of the buffaloes have tolerably fine heads, they will not bear a comparison with those of other countries. The horns of the native cattle are not above four inches in length. The elk and the spotted deers antlers are small compared with deer of their size in India. This is more singular, as it is evident from the geological formation that at some remote period Ceylon was not an island, but formed a portion of the main land. It is thought there must be elements wanting in the Ceylon pasturage for the formation of ivory.—Ceylon Manual. 8mokeleas Coal. A London inventor claims to have discovered a process for producing smokeless coal, apparently by distillation of coal at a low temperature. This, after distillation, is said to deposit a very brilliant substance, the heating properties of which are far greater than those of the original coal, and which is absolutely free from smoke and dirt. The inventor contends that efforts to overcome the smoke plague have hitherto been unsuccessful because they have been made in the wrong direction, and that by the extraction of the smoke-producing material in coal before being burned, he has been successful in producing a smokeless coal. Electrocuting Animals The slaughter of animals for food by electrocution is being experimented by Dr. Leduc, a French scientist, who has been conducting his investigations in the Frenchabbattoirs. He has been using the intermittent low tension currents and says that he is satisfied that the system is painless, the central functions of perception being first destroyed and then those of circulation and respiration, so that there is neither suffering nor reaction in the animals thu killed. The doctor is endeavoring to devise some piece of apparatus by which the killing of cattle may be accomplished by electricity with economy and celerity. The Shy Man. Women show no mercy to the shy man, for he stands outside of the compass of convention. Could he break out all might be saved; the man might be permanently cured. But he cannot. He has been brought up to respect convention. His muscles may be of steel, his heart of fire, but in his soul the spirit of difference holds him in a vice. In a drawing room he stands gaping, quaking, a prey to introspective torment—he who would perhaps storm a rampart with a triumphant smile or his lips.—London Observer. Hanging Pictures Dangerous "Railroad casualties receive such wide publicity," said an insurance man, "that there is a common belief on the part of the public that one is more liable to accolents while travelling than when living the simple life in the confines of his home. "As a matter of cold fact, statistics show that accident insurance companies pay more money to people who get hurt hanging pictures or taking stoves apart than they do to the victims of head-on collisions. It sounds strange, but it's the truth." —Kansas City Journal. Three Men to More Book There lies in the British Museum the largest book yet printed, a colossal atlas of engraved ancient Dutch maps. It takes three men to move it from the giant book case in which it is stored in the library of the museum. It is bound in leather, magnificently decorated, and is fastened with clasps of solid silver, richly gilt. It is nearly seven feet high and weighs 800 pounds and was presented to King Charles II. before he left Holland in the year 1660. Valuable East African Forest. 1 The Colonial Office recently sent out an expert to report on the Kenya forest, in the East Africa protectorate. He finds the forest extends 287 miles long by eight miles broad, and comprises 1,000,000 acres of timber. Taking the average value of the $2\frac{1}{2}$ d. per cubic foot, this works out to £23 per acre, or a total value for the whole forest of £23,000,000.—London Tit-Bits. Dead Historians. I for my part believe in the dead historians. I glory in the possession of some hundreds of volumes by them. A great deal of cant is talked and written on this subject. There is an idea in some minds that a book on history to be good must be new. In nine cases cut of ten the new book is a common-place re-statement of facts that were better presented by an older writer.-The Sphere. A Man and a Woman. A man's idea of being stylishly dressed is to wear something in which he looks atrociously bad; a woman's to wear something no other woman can duplicate. STRATEGICAL USES OF TAILS. The Clever Little Weasel and His Means of Defense. Take another of our animals, a fierce little weasel, clad in summer in a coat of brown, in winter turning white, but always with a jet black tip to the tail. Theermine, as it is incorrectly called in its winter coat, has an easy time of it, sneaking upon the mice and birds upon which it preys, but when a hawk takes after it in an open field in the sunlight or an owl in the moonlight, it would have but short shrift with all its sinuous leaping, were it not that the black tail tip is so conspicuous that it constantly attracts the eye and allows the pure white of the body to be confused with the snow. Even when we place a dead weasel on the snow and look at it from a distance we realize how true this is, and how valuable must be the pencil tufts of black hairs to this little vermin who spends his life in hunting or being hunted.—The Outing Magazine. Everyone of Them a Bird. A current newspaper item is as follows: "The wife of a Methodist minister in West Virginia, has been married three times. Her maiden name was Partridge; her first husband was named Robin; her second husband, Sparrow; and the present one's name is Quayle. There are now two young Robins, one Sparrow, and three little Quayles in the family. One grandfather was a Swan, and another was a Jay; but he's dead and now a bird of Paradise. "They live on Hawk-ave., Eagleville, Canary Islands, and the fellow who wrote this article is a lyre bird and an interesting relative of the family." Arctic Dog Life. Nowhere in the world has the dog such unrestricted right of way as in our most northerly possession—Alaska. In winter, when the more than 60,000 square miles of territory are sealed up in solid ice, dogs are almost the sole means of getting from place to place—in fact, they seem necessary to life itself. The aristocrats of Arctic dog life are the mail teams in the service of the United States Government. They are to-day a superior breed to the dogs employed some half dozen years ago before great gold discoveries demanded increased mall service.—St. Nicholas. Names that Don't Nama. Many chemical names convey no exact idea of the things they stand for. Oil of vitriol is no oil, neither are oils of turpentine and kerosene. Copperas is an iron compound and contains no copper. Salts of lemon is the extremely poisonous oxalic acid. Carbolic acid is not an acid but an alcohol. Cobalt contains none of that metal but arsenic. Soda water has no trace of soda, and sugar of lead has no sugar; cream of tartar has nothing of cream, nor milk cf lime any milk. German silver has no silver and blacklead no lead. Dogs Around Blacksmith Shops. Two or three dogs are nearly always to be found loafing about every blacksmith shop. This fact is so well recognized that detectives when sent out after valuable dogs that have been lost invariably visit first all the blacksmith shops in the neighborhood. The reason why dogs visit the blacksmith shops is that they love inordinately the odor and the taste of burning hoofs. They sniff the odor as a woman sniffs a rose, and they eat the hoof parlings as a gourmet eats truffles.—Minneapolis Journal. Supply of Gold. It is mainly from Africa, America and Australia that the world draws its supply of gold, some $400,-000,000 worth won regularly every year. Africa leads with about $150,-000,000; next comes the United States with about $95,000,000; Australia ranks third with some $85,-000,000, while Russia, both in Europe and Asia, Mexico, Canada and several other countries, make up the remainder. A Long Sleep. An astonishing trance case has come to light in Berlin. A clerk, aged 46—a healthy normal man—suddenly fell asleep in June 1904. All efforts to awaken him were unsuccessful and the sleeper since then has never opened his eyes. He breathes regularly and awallows his food mechanically, but is insensible to the severest attempts to arouse him. Lace Curtains. Face window curtains should always be soaked for an hour in cold water to which a little borax has been added, before being put into warm auds. This gets out the smoky smell that is sometimes so noticeable in curtains that have have been used in a city. Life in Germany. Every one who has travelled in Germany is familiar with the word "verboten"—forbidden. He finds it is verbten to almost everything which he thinks he has been accustomed to do in the United States. Chicago Standard. A Valuable Belle. A thirteenth century copper and gilt elborium, supposed to have come from Malmesbury abbey, was sold by auction in London for $36,000. Though the art of making glass of certain kinds is very old, spectacles had to wait on the discovery or invention of some method that would produce it perfectly transparent. Specimens of glass have been found in the Egyptian tombs that are more than 4,000 years old, and glass bottles are represented on tombs at least 1,500 years earlier. In Mesopotamia the rate of making glass has been 2,000 year of ant and are not used. That window glass, such as is now in current use, was slow to gain currency is shown by the little panes in many old buildings in Europe. They are usually round, or nearly so, and so small that one of them can easily be held between the tips of the fingers and the thumb. Cards for Everything. So thoroughly has the card in- or catalogue become a part of modern business that practically no activity is without it. Brides keep the list of presents on cards. Pastors are adopting the card index to keep the name and addresses of their parishioners. Not long ago the complete list of members of the Grand Lodge of Masons of New York was transferred to cards. There are a million names. Owners of stables and kennels keep the records of their animals on cards instead of in books. Writers now keep cards on which they put down "experiences" or "episodes" to be filed away and to be used for material when they get down to writing.—Sat. Evg. Post. Followers of Mark Twain. The latest addition to the fresh air fiends seems to be included in the young ambulance surgeons. In spite of near-to zero weather it is common to see one of these young men responding to a hurry call without a hat, and it is quite as common a sight to see them, even at night time, when it always seems colder than in the day time, seated on the rear seat of the ambulance, attired in white duck trousers. Doub-less it is only a part of the exuberance of youth, but duck trousers on a night when the mercury is trying to push the bottom out of the thermomoter do seem a trifle out of place. Saving Paper. The price of paper has increased so much in the last few years that we may have to do our writing on bark or celluloid. But here is a pointer: One of the big firms in New York, employing 7,000 people, has a way of assisting you to save letter paper, and at the same time serves itself in a matter of file and record. In writing to a customer, for instance, only one side of the sheet is used. Sheets are made of many sizes, to fit the length of all correspondence. At the bottom is printed in blue ink: "If necessary to reply, please do so on the back of this letter. This is a clever idea." Good Sentries. "Silly goose" is an expression which should be used by the extremely ignorant alone. No bird requires more patience to shoot with gun or camera, especially the latter. When feeding you will find flocks varying in size on open ground, and nearly always on such ground that a stalk is impossible. On the outskirts of these flocks you will always find sentries with heads erect, eyes and ears alert, the slightest sound or movement and you are detected—true descendants from the ancient preservers of Rome. Country Life. Prince Bismarck. Bismarck himself, was a tremendous smoker, eater, and drinker, and would stride about the house followed by his dogs. The pipes and long cigars which he smoked in a day would have killed an ordinary man. He loved to pour into a huge stein a bottle of champagne and then a bottle of porter, and drink the whole mixture off at a single draft. Bismarck said of himself: "If there were many eaters like me in Prussia the state could not exist. I should have to emigrate."—P. T. O. World's Greatest Wonder. "What is really the greatest natural wonder on earth?" It is easy to answer now, says the Travel Magazine, since the stupendous falls of the Zambesi River have been discovered; one of the world's mightiest rivers, two miles wide, falling a sheer 420 feet. Niagara is only half a mile wide and 153 feet high, so that it figures as a mere cascade in comparison. Another Way to Put It. It might not be incorrect to say that the man who was smothered in a bin of oats, died from an overdose of breakfast food. Trouble is always waiting round the corner for the man who has a gun in his pocket. E. VOIGT MANUFACTURING JEWELER 725 7th Street, Northwest Everybody has some friend whom they wish to make happy. It may be mother or father, sister or brother. It may be a wife, or it may be a sweetheart — and no better time than Christmas is so appropriate — so suggestive. Nothing makes one feel happier than to gladden the heart of another. divi that we Any article Polite attention Our stock of fully selected and we can be found an select will be laid a We manto specials. Gnetlem on Ster dies' 20 ers and S men's 14 $4.50. Ladies' Solid Face. $8.00. Boys' Solid Silver DIAM Put Your Monr Our stock of Jewelry and Bric-a-brac is now complete. Each in- carefully selected and we feel satisfied thata visit from you will bear us out otion ascan be found anywhere. 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C WORTH ADVERTISING FOR ed here in Washington by the Negroes draw salaries aggregating millions of dollars are spent right among the hundreds of tradesmen lending for? It certainly is, and they would refuse to get the big much money the Negroes are real publication in this city. It stands over the field like a blanket. If will patronize the advertising collective bargains they may have, does who draw annually from the dollars — will assume that by patronized by one of their race that patronage. And such firms will millions of dollars received and on.iture stores, what dry goods stores I now make an effort to divert to as tf dollars spent by Washington? We and watch these 5,499 appreciations millions of dollars with you. The Bee, the newspaper that goesington. Remember, merchants of days you, not what it costs. 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 Bee 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 Washin gton. Remember, merchants of Washington, it's what advertising pays you, not what it costs. Mustard manufacturers grow rich, we are told, not by the quantity of mustard consumed, but by that which is wasted and left on the diars' plates. The saying is recalled by an interesting statement made by the Postmaster-General as to the number of pens supplied for use by the public in the post offices of the country. It seems that last year the total was 1,250,000. NEW YORK ```markdown ``` J. Chance for Much Trouble Chance for Mum to Run The Sultan of Turkey recently paid $400,000 for a diamond. If he doesn't wish to have trouble with his harem he will insist on using the stone himself. Danger in New York Roads. There is an average of seven car collisions a day on the steam, subway, elevated and surface railways of New York. fine stones. Ladies' Diamond Rings, $5.00 to $150. Ladies' Diamond Brooches, $5.50 to $1,000. Diamond Earrings, $15.00 to $500.00. Diamond Scarf Pins, $7.00 up. Diamond Cuff Buttons, $7.00 up. Diamond Studs, $10.00 up. We have Ladies' Handsome Diamond Rings set in Tiffany Mounting, which we are selling at $30.00. This will make an appropriate present for Christmax Every stone a ball of fire. Post Office Post Mme. Davis, BRAZIL CARD READER TELLS ABOUT BUSINESS. 1228 25th St. N.W. Washington, D. C. Gives Luck to All. N. B.-No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. N. B.-Mention The Bo --- Fireless stoves, or self-cookers, as they are variously known have been in use in Germany for a number of years. These cookers are used as follows: After a thorough heating the food to be stewed or boiled is placed inside the box, sealed and left for a sufficient time, when it is opened, and the food cooked by the retained heat, is ready to serve. Bank of England's First Safe. In the Bank of England's museum may be seen the old oak chest which was the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street's first strong-room. It is a little larger than a common seaman's chest and in this the bank stored its cash, notes and valuable papers.—Strand Magazine. As to Butter. Great Britain consumes more butter than any other nation. The average per head is 13 pounds per year, as against eight pounds in Germany, four pounds in France and two pounds in Russia. The word "stung" has now come to mean such a variety of things in the vernacular that the busy little hee, the wasp, the bornet, and their ilk, have especial need to think twice before they act. "Stung." THE NIGHT RIDERS AIDED KENTUCKY Original Organization Did Away with Toll Gates and Brought About Good Roads. COMPANIES DISOBEYED THE LAW Crimes Committed Now Are by Gangs Hiding Behind Name of Old Association Which Caused the Abolishment of the Turnpike Companies. Louisville, Ky.—There has not been, it is said, a crime of mob violence committed in this State, in Tennessee, or, in fact, in any of the Southern States or in any of the Middle Western States in the past several years, with the exception of the occasional lynching of a negro by a mob, that has not been shouldered on the Night Riders. The Night Riders were an organized body back in 1900, when the State Legislature passed a law doing away with private ownership of State roads. For months the turnpike corporations refused to obey the State laws. They appealed to the State Supreme Court, then to the Court of Appeals, and lastly to the United States Supreme Court, and on each appeal they would get a stay, which made it possible for them to continue running their toll gates and charging two cents a mile for every horse or vehicle that passed over their property. Because of the law's delay the condition of the roads became impassible. The owners of the turnpikes would not expend one cent for improvements as long as there was question of their losing their property by a final court decision, but they did not cease to mulct travellers. All this while they refused to accept the fair price offered by the State for their roads. It was then that the Night Riders were organized. The organization spread from Shelby County to every part of the State, and one night in the late fall men rode from their homes and began burning toll gates. There is no record of a toll gate keeper being injured unless he showed resistance. Then he was taken from the house, and if he continued to be defiant he was flogged. In ninety-nine cases out of a hundred the tole gate keeper was glad to give up his job and let the gate burn. Night Riders undoubtedly brought the turnpike corporations to terms. There was not a toll gate left standing in the State of Kentucky by the following spring. Had the taxpayers and farmers been contented to allow the law to take its never ending course the chances are that toll gates would still be holding up travellers on the State roads to-day, and that the roads would have been worse now than they were when the Night Riders became organized. The Kentucky roads now are among the best, in the United States. There are not millions of dollars of watered stock on which to pay interest, and the State tax has improved them and even made it possible for almost all of them to be sprinkled with oil during the summer season, thus laving the dust. The success of the Night Riders in the war against toll gates led to an organization of a similar character when the fight was waged against the American Tobacco Company. But out of this last organization there grew a body of violent men, who live on excitement and thrive on lawlessness. Then sprang up, too, lawless bodies of men in many of the Southern and Middle Western States, who chose to call themselves Night Riders, though the probabilities are that 99 per cent. of the men didn't own so much as a horse to ride. If a list of the original body of Night Riders could be had the chances are that the names of many men who figured in the operations of the old Ku-Klux gang would be found, and if this list were sifted down it would show that many property-owners and men of prominence had resorted to violence because of their belief that action was their only safeguard against ruin, and that a defiance of law had to be met by a like defiance. Psyche Knot a Life Sayer Altoona, Pa.—Having washed and dried her hair, Mary Housner, aged twenty-two, did it up in a Psyche knot and walked out on the front porch. While she leaned against the rolling it gave way and she was precipitated backward, head first, ten feet to the sidewalk, alighting on her head. The colfure broke the impact of her head against the flagstones, but she did not entirely escape injury. She suffered a slight concussion of the brain, but recovered consciousness a few hours later. Paris, France.—Rochefort seems to be a great town for longevity. Investigation of the records reveals the fact that during the last century from January 1, 1801, to December 31, 1900, 144 persons in Rochefort attained the age of 90 or over. Two of these were center persons, one reaching the age of 108, and the other dying at 106. 2 GREAT OFFERS This Spendia Six-Piece Set of W. H. Rogers' Guaranteed Silver Ware Free to the Washington Bee Subscribers. 100 Famous W H. Rogers Brand Warranted Solid Silver Metal, Beautifully Finished. No Plating to Wear Off. Absolutely guaranteed by manufacturers to wear forever. Solid silver metal throughout—they cannot tarnish. Rogers Silverware needs no introduction to the American public. For more than 50 years the standard, it is recognized the world over as the very best there is made. The name Rogers stamped on a piece of silverware represents the highest type of skill and workmanship and material. 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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. Address 2609 9th street northwest 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. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Wines, Liquors and Cigars Polite Attention Things are going in a rush at the drug store of Board & McGuire 1912% 14th St. N. W. Best up-town store to buy fine Candies, perfumery, cigars and toilet articles, as well as drugs and medicines of the best quality. AW. ED DEATH IN DESERT. Body of B. T. Pratt. Dead from hunger and Thirst. Found in California. Los Angeles, Cal.—"Water, if I could only and water! I'm suffering terribly from hunger. To-day I ate some green brush, but I can't go any more. I wonder how long it will take to die. These entries in the notebook of B. T. Pratt, whose body was found on the desert in Inyo county by two prospectors, give pathetic evidence of the suffering the man underwent as he watched the approach of death far from human habitation. The diary also was found by G. W. Lewis and S. E. Shattuck, the prospectors while on a trip through the Argus Mountains in Inyo county. Pratt had been dead nearly two months. He was evidently trying to reach the mountains, where he knew he would find food of a sort and water in abundance, but within sight of his refuge he gave out and could go no further. Pratt was sixty years old. The entries in the notebook were scribbled and began only when the man found he was in danger of dying. "Food gave out to-day; guess I can make Argus," was the entry for August 3, seven days after he had started to cross the desert. "Water gone," told the story of the following day. For one whole day he went without water or food, but maintained an optimistic spirit, as is witnessed by the following entry for August 6: "Signs of water about half mile ahead. There will be green stuff there too. Will reach it early in the morning." But evidently the desert was playing tricks on him, as it so often does by means of a mirage. Two days later came the two entries quoted first. The last entry reads:— "I left Grapeville, Inyo county, Cal., July 28. Tom Spratt told me I won't perish. I thought I could make it, but got lost, so guess I will have to give in. I have no water, nothing to eat and can't walk. I have brothers, C. H. Pratt, at Banner Springs, Wyandotte county, Kan.; E. B. Pratt, in St. Louls, and W. R. Pratt, Custer county, Wyoming." LONGEST AUTO FREIGHT LINE Cars Will Carry 27 Passengers and 10 Tons of Freight. Spokane, Wash.—What is believed to be the longest automobile freight and passenger stage line on the continent is in operation between Oroville and Brewster in Okanogan County, Wash., connecting with a steamer line to Wenatchee. The line has two 60-horse power cars, which will carry twenty-seven passengers and ten tons of freight, making the run of eighty miles in eight hours. The trip by wagon occupies almost two days. Branch lines will also be established to other points in the Okanogan country. The other line is between Marcus and Kettle Falls in Stevens County, north of Spokakne, connecting with a steamer to Spokane Falls. These cars will be of twenty-five and thirty horse power, respectively. F. L. Barney has charge of the automobile line, while Capt. Bruce A. Griggs, a veteran river man, will operate the steamer line. HAS A RABBIT PLAGUE. Bold Cottontails Destroy Crops on California Ranches. San Francisco, Cal.—Jack rabbits are said to be so numerous in the Antelope valley of California that the ranchmen are in despair. The animals are becoming so fierce that they are actually breaking down the fences around the adjacent fields and eating crops down to the roots. Not content with this, they are swarming into the desert towns and invading front yards of the dwellers. Citizens of Lancaster turned out recently and made a round-up. They put up a fence across the road between fences surrounding fields on each side and in short time drove in and killed with clubs five hundred jack rabbits. EAGLE KILLS A SHARK. Ship's Crew Witness Desperate Fight in Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore.—A remarkable combat between a large eagle and a shark was witnessed recently by Captain Henderson and the crew of the steamer Tangler in Chesapeake Bay. When coming out of Occohnock Creek they saw the eagle dive and come to the surface with a shark. Then followed a fierce struggle, the shark pulling the eagle under the water until it was almost exhausted. The fish was finally killed and floated dead on the water. Members of the steamer's crew put off in a small boat and captured the eagle, although it clawed them repeatedly and its mate, hovering close by, tried to attack them. Shot an Albino Squirrel. Marquette, Mich.—While hunting near Grand Marais, Gustav Herbert shot and killed an albino squirrel. It has been presented to James Cairns, of Grand Marais, and will be mounted. Albino deer are occasionally killed in upper Michigan, but this is the first time of which there is record that a white squirrel has been bagged. VIOLIN Recital VIOLIN RECITAL OF MISS VIRGINIA MOORE At the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, Friday evening January 22, 1909. Assisted by the popular reader, Miss Julia E. Brooks. Tickets 25 cents. For further particulars see small bills. SPECIAL ANNOUNCE- JETER BROTHERS The Jeter Brothers of Newport, Rhode Island, Assisted by Miss Mary L. Europe, will give a High Class Concert and Reception at the True Reformers Hall, U St. bet. 12th and 13th. N. W. Monday evening, Jan. 18. 1909. Lyric Orchestra. R. E. Giles, Mngr., Doors open 7:30 p. m. Carriages Call 2 a. m.—Seats To all Parts of the House, 25 cents. J. Thomas Tascoe, Manager. Messrs. H. Leonard, 'cellist, and Walter H. R. Jeter, pianist and violinist are well known by many of the leading musical people of New England and Middle Atlantic States. They are young men of sterling character and pleasing manners. They perform on their several instruments skillfully and hold the attention of the most fastidious with the pleasing results. Mr. H. Leonard Jeter is possibly the only representative violincello soloist that the race can claim. He comes from a musical family, each member of which has distinguished himself in the playing of one or more instruments. Mr. Walter H. R. Jeter is a pianist and violinist of much merit. He performs on both instruments with ease and grace. At the different concerts where he has performed he has always been heartily applauded. He is a genius.—Fall River Globe. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS. (Continued from page 1.) the women's waiting room. All money collected through the Protestant churches for the sufferers in Italy will be sent through the Red Cross, and that from the Roman Catholic churches will be sent to Monsignor Falconio, who will forward the same to Rome. Solemn Mass of Requiem was celebrated last Monday morning in St. Aloysious Church for the repose of the souls of those whose lives were lost in Italy and Sicily. Last Sunday 1800 Epworth League members in Cleveland. Ohio, promised to live for two weeks as they believed Christ would live if He were on earth. The Star, Newport News, Virginia, suggests that the "Virginia Negro" leaders have a conference in Washington during the inauguration period. The Western Star, in speaking of Lawyer J. Vance Lewis, of Houston, Texas, calls him "the Man of the Hour," and reproduces complimentary letters from the Executive Office of the State of Texas. Teachers of the public schools of Baltimore, Md., have sent a petition to the School Board asking for better pay. The petition is signed by the male assistants of the Colored High and Training School. Mrs. M. L. Walker, of Richmond, Virginia, was the recipient of an ornamental electric lamp, mahogany table and center piece from the force in St. Luke's Emporium. HAMILTON TURLEY DEAD. Examiner of Claims in/ Western Division, Pension Office. Hamilton Turley, an examiner in the western division of the pension office, died at his home, 522 U Street northwest, last week. He was born in this city December 10, 1853, and was the only son of the late John P. and Julia Turley. He was educated in the Washington public schools, and also attended Howard University. His life was spent in this city, where he was an active church worker. He was especially interested in music and the choral service of his church. Mr. Turley was employed in the government printing office for a time prior to May, 1876, when he was appointed to a position in the pension office. At the time of his death the was an examiner of the claims of widows and dependents. He was promoted to class 2 December 1, although he had been confined to his bed for some time before, but he did not live to enjoy the fruits of his promotion. He was popular among his associates. Deceased was married twice, his first wife was the sister of Dr. J. R. Francis, a well-known practicing physician of this city. A widow, and the daughter of his first wife survive him. His funeral was held in the Plymouth Congregational Church, under the auspices of the Bannaker Relief Association, of which he was a charter member. The Rev. Mr. Garner officiated., Deceased left a large number of sincere friends to mourn his loss. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. OLD RELIABLES Mr. Arthur Boston is still on deck and looking well. Perrie W. Frisby is at the same old stan d. Attorney A. W. Scott is much in evidence. Dr. Sam M. Pierce will soon drive two in hand. Dr. Morse is the It of West End. Try his "Speed Ball." All modern improvements. Dr. Charles H. Marshall was reelected. Good for the old reliable! Bucket Brigade Extinguishes Blaze at T Street Residence. A lighted candle on a Christmas tree in the home of Rev. Alexander Garner, 943 T Street northwest, ignited the tree, which resisted in an alarm being sounded. Before the fire department reached the house, persons at the place had formed a buck et brigade and extinguished the blaze. The tree was thrown from the window. The damage amounted to about $25. No 11 Engine company responded to a local alarm shortly before 6 o'clock last night when illuminating gas escaping from a pipe in the cellar of house 1211 Otis Street northwest, owned by F. J. DeMoll of 809 B Street southeast, and occupied by A. B. Foster, became ignited. No damage resulted. COLORED Y. M. C. A. The colored men's branch of the Young Men's Christian Association kept open house to receive members and friends New Year's day, from 3:30 to 6:30 o'clock, in True Reformers' Hall, 12th and U Streets northwest. A musical program was rendered and refreshments were served by the committee. Miss Georgia Fields sang. The day was in charge of the board of management of the branch and the headquarters committee. "FATHER" GREEN DIES. Cumberland, Md. January 4. Jackson Green, said to have been the oldest resident of Bedford county, is dead at his home in Earlston, aged 101 years. He was known as "Father" Green, and for more than fifty years he was a slave. He was born at Romney, Hampshire county, Virginia. At one time he was sold to satisfy the creditors of his master, bringing $4,500. He obtained his freedom in 1863 and later moved to Pueblo, Colorado, where he lived for thirty years. In 1904, he returned, and since then had lived with his married daughter. For many years he was a preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Church at Everett. BIGGER THAN EVER THIS YEAR. The Commentary for 1909, a Book Worthy of Note, Has Surpassed All Former Efforts. Among the recent achievements of MURRAY'S DRUG STORE. SECOND STREET, S. W. UP-TO-DATE IN EVERY PARTICULAR AS TO THE QUALITY OF OUR DRUGS WHICH ARE STRICTLY FRESH. A COMPLETE NEW LINE OF HOLIDAY GOODS. JUST THE THINGS FOR A HOLIDAY GIFT, AT THE USUAL PRICES. J. D. O'CONNOR, Union Bar, and Union Goods. Yellow Keystone Pure Rye Whiskey. J. D. O'CONNOR'S BUFFET, Cor. Seventh and P Sts. N. W. Tel. 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When in Doubt, Buy of HOUSE & HERRMANN 7th and I (Eye) Streets, N. W Convenient Credit Terms Arranged. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. Workingmen, no doubt you read all about the big sales going on; but let them go. Get wise, and save a. $5 note; come direct to our store and buy slightly used tailor-made suits at $3.50, and comfortable overcoats at $3.00, that will look well. One price only. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 619 D street northwest. the Negro publishing concerns established, operated and owned by the different denominations of the race is the National Baptist Sunda School Lesson Commentary, a book, a treatise, a complete exegesis, on the Sunday-school lessons for 1909, published by the National Baptist Publishing Board, at Nashville, Tenn. The book this year contains over four hundred pages and is easily the superior of any of its predecessors. The book is in its fifth volume, and it seems that the Baptist Publishing Board doubled its energy this year in its effort to make this book just what the Sunday-school superintendent, teachers and advanced scholars need, a complete, suggestive, illustrative and comprehensive Commentary on the Sunday-school lessons. Not only this, but it is evident that the ministers of the Gospel. It has the book is of invaluable service to been used more than once to aid in the preparation of sermons because of the facts and the extra amount of biblical research to be found within its pages. The book contains a preface, an article on Sunday-school Methods; an introduction for each quarter and an introduction for every lesson, together with the Exposition. Following these there come "Truths Gleaned from the Lesson," "Hints for the Primary teachers," and an array of questions upon each lesson. There are three beautifully colored maps showing Paul's journeys. Nearly every lesson for the year is illustrated. Attention is at once attracted to a particular lesson in next year, the one which comes on March 7, subject: "Philip and the Ethiopian," which is illustrated on Page 82 showing Philip and the Ethiopian enuch as they ride in a chariot drawn by two horses. One almost sees the Ethiopian pointing to the water and asking why he cannot be baptized. This is the first time that Negro publishers have attempted to portray in their Sunday-school lessons the Ethiopian in a dark skin. This book has for its editor, Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D., L. L. D., and as an associate editor, Rev. W. S. Ellington, B. A., D.D. They seem to have wonderfully outstripped the times and have evidently commended themselves to the Sunday-school. There are many colored folks who talk race pride because it is popular among members of their own race, but they never practice it. There are many of these lying hypocrites in Dallas who have never read an issue of the Dallas Express, but will have their subscriptions paid in advance for some white paper when they die. God save the marks! Read The Bee. TRY HIM. ECOND STREET: S. W. All kinds of hair cleaned Wigs, braids, pompadours, puffs, and, curls made to order. 8or East Capitol St. Pomade The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building or structure with a grid-like pattern on the floor. There are no discernible features that can be clearly identified. DR. MORSE'S DRUG STORE THE PALACE OF WEST END If you want fresh drugs and prescriptions, carefully compounded by competent clerks, patronize Dr. Morse's Drug Store. Toilet articles of every description; fine combs and brushes; domestic and imported extracts; domestic and imported cigars; fancy writing paper and envelopes, and everything that is needed will be found in this up-to-date drug store. Holiday Articles. Do you want a first class Christm ornament to your room? If so, can store before you go elsewhere. Ev be found in this store. A new sup now on hand. Dr. J. W. Morse. 1904 L Committee Any one may obtain a copy of an in print by writing to the Secretary Hugh M Browne, Cheyney, Pa., and tion desired a two-cent paper wrape class Christmas and ? If so, call and sewhere. Everythi A new supply of orse. 1904. L Street ttee C in copy of any of the Secretary of the ney, Pa., and enc paper wrapper ad an of Voting Age the Negro Problem Do you want a first class Christmas article, such as will be an ornament to your room? If so, call and inspect Dr.Morse's drug store before you go elsewhere. Everything in the drug line will be found in this store. A new supply of Christmas goods are now on hand. Dr. J. W. Morse. 1904 L Street, Northwest. Committee Of Twelve Committee Of Twelve Any one may obtain a copy of any of these publications now in print by writing to the Secretary of the Committee of Twelve, Hugh M Browne, Cheyney, Pa., and enclosing for each publication desired a two-cent paper wrapper addressed to himself. *Out of print. * To the Colored Men of Voting Age in Alabama. Can the South Solve the Negro Problem? Carl Schurz. Why Disfranchisement is Bad. Archibald H. Grimke. * Voting Instructions to Marylan * What a Colored Man should do Garrison Centenary Leaflet. Slavery and the Race Problem in Hon. William H. Fleming. The Atlanta Riot. Archibald H. Grimke. * Voting Instructions to Maryland Vot * What a Colored Man should do to W Garrison Centenary Leaflet. Slavery and the Race Problem in the S Hon. William H. Fleming. The Atlanta Riot. Ray Stannard Baker. a. articles now in Pre North Carolina - Soo Law and Order L ing. Progress in Jacks In Preparation. Articles now Address before the North Carolin William H. Taft Work of the Colored Law and Or James H. N Waring. Study of the Negro's Progress in D. W. Woodard. In Prepara Work of the Colored Law and Order League of Baltimore. Md. James H. N Waring. Negro Self- Help in Education. R.R. Wright, Jr. Negro Self-Help in Home Getting Kelly Miller. The Convict Lease System. George W. Forbes. Negro Self-Help in Hospital We George C. Hall, M. D. Paragraph East Bessemer, Alabama. Some Successful Negro Business Business. Cooperation between W ena, Arkansas. In round numbers the circulation reached 100,000. Home Getting. System. Is. Hospital Work. M. D. Paragraphs. ma. Neg ero Business Men. between White a e circulation of East Bessemer, Alabama. Negro Banks in Mississippi. Some Successful Negro Business Men. Business. Cooperation between White and Negro Men in Helena, Arkansas. In round numbers the circulation of the above articles has reached 100,000. THE CRITERION CAFE Mr. William H. Gwathney. formerly proprietor of the Eureka Cafe at 729 4th St. begs to announce that he has now opened the spacious and improved Criterion Cafe at. First and G Sts. N. W.. Convenient to all car lines, within five minutes walk to Union Station and one square from Gov't Printing Office Meals quickly carefully served at all hours, very reasonable. Hot home bread daily at breakfast. Fried chicken a specialty. Furnished rooms & board. Steam heat, no rear rooms. Residence; 310 Elm Street, Northwest. I sell and rent houses. JABEZ LEE. Law, Loans and Real Estate. 619 F Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. With John C. Keelan. Furnished room, with steam heat and gas. 1002 26th Street northwest. Excellent furnished room with hot and cold baths. Centrally located, and and cold baths. Centrally locate, and within one hundred yards of two lines of cars. Address Box C, Bee Office. --- *Out of print. Andrew Carnegie. SAN ANTONIO THE MECCA. Dr. G. J. 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