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M. H. PRESIDENT-ELECT WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT. He Is Sound on the Negro Question. Industrial Education In the January number of the Annals of the American Academy of Political, and Social Science is a well written article by Dr. Booker T. Washington entitled "Relation of Industrial Education to National Progress. The article should be read by every colored American in this country, and believing that a careful reading and digesting of the article will be beneficial to colored Americans, The Bee has decided to publish the entire article in these columns, by sections. The article shows that the late Frederick Douglass conceived the first idea of industrial education for the Negro which has now become an established fact and put into practical operation by that distinguished educator, Dr. Washingot. RELATION OF INDUSTRIAL When the history of industrial education in this country comes to be written it will be found that, directly and indirectly, the Negro has had an important part, not only in defining its aims and shaping its methods, but in advertising its importance to the world. The first industrial school of any importance in the United States was Hampton Institute, a school founded for Negroes, at Hampton, Virginia. At the time the school was established, in 1868, the value of industrial education in preparing primitive people for European civilization had already been perceived by certain missionaries in Africa and elsewhere. The idea of introducing it in America, for the purpose of solving the problem which was created by the sudden liberation of nearly 4,000,000 slaves, was first clearly conceived and carried into effect by General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, although this application of the idea was not even at that time entirely new. In 1853 Frederick Douglass drew up for Harriet Beecher Stowe a plan for an "industrial college, in which shall be taught several important branches of the mechanical arts." In this paper Mr. Douglass sair: The fact is, that the colored men must learn trades; must find new employments, new modes of usefulness to society; or they must decay under the pressing wants to which their condition is rapidly bringing them.....We must become mechanics; we must build as well as live in houses; we must make as well as use furniture; we must construct bridges as well as pass over them, before we can properly live or be respected by our fellowmen. We need mechanics as well as ministers. We need work- LAND OFFICE HA!HA! SO IT'S YOU, SHOT GUN BILL WHO HAVE OBEN OFFICE! PEAL GREAT SCOTT DISCOVERED PROPERTY TILLMAN VULGAR SPEECH THE PRESIDENT EXPOSING LETTER LAND FRAUDS. F.M.C. GOWAN ers in iron, clay, and leather. We have orators, authors, and other professional men, but these reach only a certain class, and get respect for our race in certain select circles. To live here as we ought, we must fasten ourselves to our countrymen through their every-day cardinal wants. I mention this statement of Frederick Douglass because it indicates that even before the war which liberated them had made the position of the Freedmen in this country a problem of national importance, the need of industrial education for the masses of his race had been recognized by this great leader of the Negro people. I will perhaps be able to give a clearer notion of the methods of this school at Hampton and of the significance of its work if I say something about the conditions that existed directly after the war, and the character of the schools that were established for the Freedman at that time. From the very start Hampton Institute has been, in many vital respects, different in its aims as well as in its methods from the other schools for the Freedman then established. I think it is fair to say, for instance, that the first schools and colleges for Negroes were all of them more (Continued to Page 4.) WASHINGTON HA!HA! SO TIS YOU, SHOT GUN BILL WHO HAVE OBEN OFFICE! ONE ACT K WHO WANTED THE LANDS BY F. Mc G HA!HA! SO TIS YOU, SHOT GUN BILL WHO HAVE OBEN OFFICE! GREAT SCOTT DISCOVERY PROPERTY THE PRESS EXPOSING LAND FRAUDS. ONE ACT COMEDY. WANTED THE LANDS? PLACE BY F. Mc GOWEN DR. BOOKI 17 HON. MARLIN E. OLMSTED. One of the most popular and leading representatives from the state of Pennsylvania, is Honorable Marlin E. Olmsted, of the eighth congressional district. He is serving his seventh term in Congress, as chairman of the Committee of E'ections. He has the reputation of being one of the fairest men in Congress. He is also placed upon some of the most important committees in the House, in which positions Mr. Olmsted never takes the advantage of his opponents. As chairman of the Committee of the House, on the State of the Union he demonstrates his ability in parliamentary law, and at all times when there are important bills before the House no man guards the interests of the people more than this distinguished statesman. In his district he has a large colored constituency that has the most implicit confidence in him. The last election was an evidence of the seeteem in which Mr. Olmssted is held by his constituents, both white and colored. Honorable Marlin Edgrr Olmsted is a native Pennsylvanian, having been born in Ulysses Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania No repre- SURDAY JANUARY 23, 1909 STUNG PEEIL GREAT SCOTT DISCOVERED TILLMAN PROPERTY PRESENT EXPOSING GRAFT AND FRAUDS. F.M.C.G. COMEDY. PLACE, WASHINGTON. TIMES OWEN DR. BOOKER T WASHINGTON sentative stands higher in the estimation of his people than Mr. Olm stead. He is never actuated by malice and neither is he a man who would take advantage of his opponents. In all of his political contests he has always left the result to his constituents. In the last presidential contest he was one of Mr. Taft's strongest supporters. He has been mentioned in many instances as a good successor of Speaker Cannon. not that he is a candidate for the position of Speaker, because he has never aspired for the position. But should the Republicans ever desire a change in the Speakership, no better qualified parliamentarian could be selected. BANQUET FOR WASHINGTONIAN From the Afro-American, Balto., Md. Mr. Thomas L. Jones, a prominent lawyer and Pythian was tendered a banquet by local Knights of Pythias, last Wednesday night. The banquet took place at the residence of the Grand Keeper of Records and Seals for the Maryland Jurisdiction, Mr. Josiah L. Diggs, of 2040. Druid Hill Ave. READ THE BEE. Mr. Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard College, has been elected as president of the Alumni Association of the College. The announcement has been made that there will be no big regatta on the Potomac this year, under the auspices of the Potomac Boat Club. A petition from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, of Macon, Georgia, will be made to President Roosevelt asking him not to kill any animals while traveling through Africa. A fraud order has been issued against the Goodwear Mackintoski Company, by the Postmaster General, because the way of disposing them, as prizes, is objectionable. Mr. Simon Wolf, of this city, was one of the speakers at the twenty-first biennial meeting of Council of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, which met last Tuesday in the city of Philadelphia. Mr. J. W. Honey, director of Customs for the Transvaal-Colony of South Africa, is in the United States for the purpose of studying our system of revenue. The franking privilege has been granted to Mrs. Benjamni Harrison and Mrs. Grover Cleveland, both widows of former presidents. Judge Ivory G. Kimball, who spent some time touring the West Indian Islands, returned to his place on the District Bench of the Police Court last Monday, much pleased and benefitted by his trip. Dr. and Mrs. George W. Cabaniss gave a sacred concert at their residence, 1744 K street, last Sunday evening. The concert was well attended and the proceeds are for the benefit of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society of the District of Columbia. Next Monday is the time set for the departure of Mr. Taft and party for the Panama canal, to inspect the work. Last week's Atlanta Independent said that Bishop Gaines had joined the Ananias Club and gave reasons for so saying. Lee Hancock, a prosperous farmer of Kentucky, after several year's trials, succeeded in saving a large number of watermelons, until the Christmas holidays when he found a ready sale for his entire stock The Shreveport, Louisiana News-Enterprise is warning the people not to be mislead by emigration agents passing through that section telling of a land of "corn and wine." In his message to the Legislature of South Carolina, Governor Ansel complimented the work accomplished by the Colored Normal College at Orangeburg, and recommended that the appropriation mentioned by the (Continued) (Continued to Page 8.) M. H. · HON. MARLIN E DGAR OLMSTED Answers. The vital statistics prepared by City Clerk Entwisle of Salem skows that during 1907 thare were 479 marriage licenses Issued and 306 sol- emnized In the c:ty, which {s 18 fewer than the previous year. The oldest brigegroom was 68 and the oldest bride 50, while the youngest bridegroom was 16 and the youngest bride 15. 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Erasmus first collected .his donkeys and brought them inte "safety and then once more carefully eetadire the scene of the fight ‘after to find out if the two lon vases were dead he fired another gho! stone of them. This disturbed the surviving Hon who thereupon cam¢ forth roaring. Erasmus was agalr ready ‘and shot him dead on the spot Asked by the Volkesstem correspond ent whetner he was alone at the time, Erasmus replied; “Oh, "no Oom,’ I had my little Kaffr boy with me.’—The skins were sold 1 | Pleteraburg.—Pretorla Volksstem. t The Perfect Corset Fi a7 a - for Large Women, ; Yr k developed f , deumebae her iodc oes AD y ; SeiRece ee 7\ omen, lutely reduces the F-} 5 | J from | to 5 incher. Ni <. MD Kart poten os SRC MASE no tortarmg straps, but ay “3 A , sceatlig cxamgle of conety, boned aut in such a manner as to give the wearer a Ci AY VW r alate freedoca of movement. SA 4 PE New We R. Reds No. 710 Fer xe \\ i \ Jf” Seren eae: | NUN own to 36. 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We ai fi WIRD, (2 anvonc, anywhere in the U.S. unchout a cent deposrtin advance, prepay /reichs, 20d A i Gliow TEN DAYS ERED AHLAL during isch tine soe eevee tee Bese aed ING gut to 07 test you wah, If you are thea not pe letly stshed 6 do pot wu to A ) i 1 the teycle ship it back fo ds at our expense 26 rors trill mot be ext ome cent. HI HlaNg FACTORY PRICES We teraut fe Bets: ed Beye A Posie mae MERGE t0 $25 middlemen's protts by buyer direct of ts and have te manufacturers passe MATISSE scce behind voor bode, 0 NOT BUY abercic ora parol tres rom anyone ee + (i Bt eo aruce atid you a fective a pur catalocues and learn our unheard of factory * f Price remar, e ers ‘sents. 4 ANN Ly a YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED mist %ro teerire cmt beactifel catlogze and 4 \ BB dow prices we can make you this year. We sell the hc best prade teoyelos lor los Poecy WING Nesitecti icant, ese tech fcr Pees reat i soKCOND Bis yom ieaste r a rel hand need ben ape | sully dare a pater on hand kei wade by oof Guay teal wade Paes Mela reece single whecley lesported Toller chelas nd padeiby eae: oosirs 7 ] cane Squpencot of all kinds at Aalf the samal reted! prices. * reosles tod : 59 Preuiey @PUNCTURE-PROOF 5a 80 "aby SELF-HEALING TIRES 4 S4zees 24/2 TO IMTRSDUGE, ONLY The regular retail price of thee tire i: gee : $5.50 ger pair, but to introduce we will SE tellyouasemplepait lor St 20 cashwithoréer 1). Mega aa Tae WO MORE TROBBLE FROM PUNCTURES : wo. Be pe f NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let tho A Las Ng air oat. ‘Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. anaes fe had Grertwo hundred thousand pairs now is ce. rr Steer ronal as F BESCRIPTIGN: Madcinall sizes. Itislively a 7 und easy rung very dorabieand lined nsidewith ; y Pe and winizh cones oprmaall peocturcs without allow. fi 2 and which closes v1 urea without allow. Beg thealrtcesca pe. We have hundredsof letters{rom satis. fig Bratice the thick rubSer tread customers stating that their tires haveonly Deen pumped AS Se renee re ote Shouce or twicein a ebole season. They weigh nomoret gad 0” ice ie gute 2 SBordinaty tre, Une puncture resisting quaiticsbeing given So prewent stro enttlng, This by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric ca the at SO ond Exceed Thereguiar price ol these tires is aso per pair,bet for make—S0¥7- 10 sad sévertising purpoacs weare makig aspccial factory price to BAasT RIDING the rider dl buly $480 per pair. All orders shipped came day letter is recelved. We ship C.0.D. 0a Seat altswa coak discount of s pet cent (hereby seakiog the price SESE per paid f you a of 5 per, send FULL CASH WITH ODN aad enclose this edvertacuclt” we will"Siss Bead Zoe wickel plated brass band pump, Tires to be returned at OU expense if for any reasom they are Botmilefactery ow extmuation. We are perfectly reliable and toacy scat tous isassafeas in & Beak, Uf you order a pair of nese tear you wll find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, tener asd look: then you have ever used or seen at any price. We kaow that you will ut leased that when wat will order. We want ya ta bend nh Lal Crt al cocs, pence this Femarmanle tivomer ee WF YOU NEED TIRES Scigetbicn teectarc ted tics om Upproral tad Cia st the Introdactory price quoted above; or write for “Tire and Sadry Catalogue which prlairenpheiptorret aked nod kinds of lee ot art bal fae noel pre SI ‘write us 8 postal todey. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle BO BOT WAIT ora Tart dete trace exfoae tall yaa kaw the sew oad weeserieh offers we arc making. It ouly costs a postal to learn everythiag. Write t OW. a J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. Brides Older Than Bridegroomes. Vegetable Milk. “Vegetable milk” {s used in Japan. it 1s madé from the soja bean. The Mquid is exactly like cow's 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 fs} bolled down till it has the consistency of condensed milk. Valuable Relics. At an auction sale at Christle's in London of the late Marchioness of Conyngham's art collection a silver ewer and dish, welghing together 90 ounces, a gift of George IV to an ancestor of the Marchloness, sold for $21,000. A Venerable Turtle. A Massachusetts boy, Nathan Sampson, has found a venerable tur- tle which beata 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 win- dow in a bank and asked for one of the new coins w2h “God Bless Our Home” left off. f YOU WILL BE PROUD OF A ! KENYON OVERCOAT : Sit ewenn Socal “ones ia Goats thst bear the Reayen CO! | Ee ee ! fel comforabe tad sy p) Page See all be + Q 5 vor ff to ; O 942" Kesyeo § | a oA a Fi we otis é fectory — not & Reece 7 al b she Wry accecr ys Only 5 I 96.) pata cote mek Ee een : O ; We” watten Ad perce E C. KENYON CO., 2 yom sats, A Healthfet Occupation. _ Bull fighters receive $417 per hour, aud the occupation Is 90 health- ful that unless killed by accident itz followers tmvariably reach a green old age. Kewypapers f Persia Persian newspapers are reproduced from- @andwriting by lithography, no types being used, | Wiennas Beerars. Vieana bas 32,006 street begzars, and many of them make a better Iiv- ing than workmen. It has been estimated that a Lon- don fog welghs 3,000,600,000 tons. COUNTERFEITERS' NEW SCHEME How the Smooth Demonstrator Gets His Victim's Coin. "One of the latest schemes of the counterfeit money swindlers is to show guillible people a machine with which they can print for themselves large size bills, imitative of Government currency," said Capt. S. F. Rhodes, formerly of the secret service. "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 a considerable shock. N. Y. World. Odd South American Animals Many curious animals mount the marshy parts of South America north of the pampas. Traga big and ferocious, given to making vicious springs when closely approached; the capybara, a cavy "contented with the bulk of a sheep"; the huge copyur and the swarthy piglike tapir are frequently seen. Along 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 tongued. A familiar object is the great jabiru, a stork with a preference for the desolate lagoons, 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 Oollite series, at Brora, Scotland, are so similar to the living trees that at first sight no difference is apparent. Only an examination of the structure of the cells reveals a variation.—Youth's Companion. For Pressing Platter, Skirta. Plaited Skirts which have been washed are difficult to press. 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FOR SALE BY Kink-me for the past year and my hair is growing a foul hair dressing and tonic I have ever used, altogether o c and vashes on the market. It makes my hair so b removed all dandruff and stopped it from falling out to do it up in any of the many styles that I use on it, and I would not be without it. Yours sincerely, MMM ressing is a delightful perfumed tonic prepared largely unneeded oils directly to the roots of the hair tones up to life and vigor to the hair. druggists for 35c per bottle. If your druggist does not 50c. and I will send same to you, prepaid. FREE OFFER Lovelty of our goods over all others, we will sell Lime Soap, the best shampoo and Toilet Soap in the w cakes of soap for $3.00. Special offer good only at t Tschiffeley, 485 Pennsyl- William H. 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It is cal led 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 C BEFORE SIX AFTER USING. MONTHS USING. oils; nothing like it for hair that is not naturally and 50 cents a box. For sale by the following McGuire, 1912 1-2 Fourteenth street northwest, north and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eighth and ninth, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE M'F'G. CO., East Ora led on receipt of price. Never fails; nothing like it for hair that is not naturally straight. Price, 25 and 50 cents a box. For sale by the following druggists: Board & McGuire, 1912 1-2 Fourteenth street northwest; Julius Mayer, Fourth and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, Third and F streets southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eighth and P streets, Georgetown, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE M'F'G. CO., Box 107, East Orange, N. J. Goods mailed on receipt of price. BABEK The Old Reliable Remedy. twenty-five long years—a quarter of a century in a remedy equal to Elixir Babek for Malaria diseases. Thousands have used it with most Malaria is prevalent now. Do not wait for it Begin the use of Babek now. 50c Bottles. You that Babek is the best thing he sells MALARIA, CHILLS FE For twenty-five long years—a quarter of a century—there has never been a remedy equal to Elixir Babek for Malaria and such imiasmatic 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 If you are unable to secure Bab in your vicinity write to Kloczew Street, Washington, D. C Edward E. Thomas. UNDERTAKERS EMBALMERS WM. T. NEWMAN & CO., Undertakers and Embalmers, 510 O Street Northwest. Prices Moderate. Carriages for All Occasions. 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 Embalmers. Wm. T. Newman, formerly of Georgetown, D. C. 510 O Street Northwest. Prices Moderate Carriages for All Occasions. 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 Embalmers. 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. J H DABNEY FINERAL DIRECTOR. Hiring, Levery and Sale Stable. Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office branch 222 More street, Alexandria, Va. UNDERTAKER AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER J H DABNEY Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office branch at 222 More street, Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main 1727. Telephone call for Stable, Main 1428-5. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. Where I can accommodate 50 Horses. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. Where I can accommodate 50 Horses. Call and inspect our new and modern stable. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. W. Sidney Pittman Architect RENDERING IN MONOTONE, WATER COLOR AND PEN & INK STEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. Phone: Main 6059—M. Patent DRAWING DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRACING BLUE PRINTING Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. Wm. Cannon, 1225 and, 1227 7th Street, N. W. OLE DISTRIBUTER OF OLD PUR SIM WHISKE A HIGH DEGREE W.SidneyPittman Architect RENDERING IN PATENT DRAWINGS MONOTONE, WATER COLOR DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRACING AND PEN & INK BLUE PRINTING STEEL CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. Phone: Main 6059-M. Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. Wm. Cannon, 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 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 rate every time. It's worth your while to in and look the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy. Always welcome. Wm. Moreland, 491 Penna Ave HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOK THE BEE PUBLISHED AT 1109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......50 Subscription monthly......20 REGISTER VERNON AND THE ASSASSINS Apropos the editorial in The Bee of last week regarding the desire of one element of high officials to destroy another this paper seems to have spoken almost with the voice of prophesy, since the past week brought exchanges to our desk containing insidious attacks upon a prominent official. This official is Register Vernon who for months has been relentlessly pursued by a set of jealous political vampires who know no rest day or night when filled with rage at men who are incapable of indorsing their littleness. The hounding of a man who holds the ranking office given to the race has been most disappointing to those who believe in decency and The Bee will uncover them that the world may know the truth. First, they tried to make him an anti-administration man but he did so much for President-elect Taft before and after the convention that they subsided on this score. But they filled the streets with their mouthings until the campaign opened. They said he would not be in the campaign and yet he was for weeks under the direction of the national committee speaking from New England to Colorado—this he did while others were walking up and down Pennsylvania avenue doing nothing. The campaign over and the same low, contemptible conduct goes on, misrepresentation and deceit to which the register apparently pays no attention. The Bee, however, responds to the request of many who know this gang and know their methods, to let the world know the truth. The people admire Register Vernon. He is an able man and has made good in his position. His addresses cover a wide range of thought. His latest utterances at the local Business League where he endorsed this great work is meeting with favorable comment all over the city. He was the only high official who found time to assist President Pittman in the effort he is making to build up a strong local League. The Bee desires to call attention to the latest turn the fight has taken—the sending out of matter to the newspapers to discredit the Register. This paper has received anonymous letters and similar communications and knows who is behind this entire fight. First comes a report that Register Vernon will resign soon and return to his school, etc. This is a deliberate falsehood and the author knows it. Second, on the heels of a plea for harmony comes the report that Register Vernon is opposing a fellow office-holder for reappointment. People around Washington laugh at such talk—so silly. But the serious side is that those not knowing would think him the agressor, but we all know that he is being fought and is doing nothing against any of these men. 'Tis done to make --- As to his political influence, some others would be glad if they had it. Backed by the great African Methodist Episcopal Church; enjoying the friendship of its Bishops who with him so heartily supported President-elect Taft, we wager his church will see these tricksters when they accomplish their nefarious schemes;...enough for this. Again the article accuses Mr. Vernon of opposing his assistant with whom his relations are most cordial. The object again is to destroy his popularity. 'Tis a deep laid scheme and we expose it now that all lovers of decency may understand. May the honest, fair citizens of Washington and the country know the truth. We trust men like Dr. Washington, the Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and others understand these treacherous men. The Bee knows who is at the bottom of it all and if this does not cease names will be called and reasons will be given. We shall regret to go further. We hope for the sake of decency and right that this contemptible misrepresentation and low cunning will cease. The race demands it. Enough is enough. ...MR. TAFT'S SPEECH.... The address of President-elect Taft to the colored citizens of Atlanta, Georgia, should be food for thought for them. Colored Americans must come to the conclusion that they must be up and doing if they wish to be recognized. factors in the American body politic. Mr. Taft is sincere. He doesn't mean by that speech that he has deserted the colored man and neither does he mean that he has or will surrender to the prejudices of the South. He means that good citizens will be appointed to positions regardless of the color of their skin. They must not only be good citizens, but they must be qualified to fill the positions for which they apply, and be recommended by the best citizens of the place in which they live. Mr. Taft has given out that he will be the president of all the people, regardless of nationality or politics. The Bee has the most implicit confidence in the honesty and integrity of Mr. Taft and his high appreciation of colored Americans. What is the colored man south doing to commend himself to administration powers? What is he doing to make himself a factor? He should know that seeking an office without the necessary qualifications tends to degrade rather than elevate him. Politics should be an incident and not the direct object of his citizenship. In this connection, the propaganda of Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. James E. Sheppard, of Durham, North Carolina, is the Non Nobis Solum. These two educators have no selfish motives. Their propaganda is for their people. There has been too much selfishness Heretofore the organization was burdened with people who followed no business whatever. They connected themselves with the organization for personal gain. The organization invites all persons of good character and who are conducting a business in the community. It is surprising to know the number of business men and women in this city. President Pittman, with the assistance of others, means to have a strong organization. ...TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT... The only charge that Senator Ben Tillman makes against the president is that he promoted a colored man to a $1,600 clerkship. It is a tempest in a teapot," and the president's wife has a messenger on the rolls as a printer. Tillman's charge reminds The Bee of a man under water gasping for breath. In both cases the president is condemned for doing acts of kindness to his fellow man. The charges are too ridiculous to discuss. INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION In another column of The Bee This is the first transfer of this kind made under the President's recent order, which looks finally to having colored leaders of the bands for the four colored regiments. As vacancies occur in the position of Chief Musician of white bands, the white leaders of colored bands will be transferred to fill them and colored leaders will be appointed to the colored bands. In June last, Elbert Williams, formerly bandmaster at Tuskegee Institute, was appointed Chief Musician of the 25th Infantry. A short time ago, Carl Cung'l, chief musician of the 9th Cavalry, was retired, and his place, it is understood, has been taken by James A. Thompson, a colored man who has been serving for a long time as assistant leader. With the assignment of a colored chief musician to the vacancy created by the transfer of Chief Tyrrell, the only white leader remaining will be W. O. Thompson, now with the 24th Infantry at Madison Barracks, New York. In all this excellent work, the "fine Italian hand" of Emmett J. Scott appears in glowing colors. DR. CORROTHERS. I do not wish to lessen or disparage in any way the importance of the work that was accomplished by these first Negro schools. The work was necessary. I am convinced that the most precious gift that freedom brought to the Negro, the thing that has helped him more than anything to realize that he was actually free, has been the opportunity given him to learn to read. All this, as I have said, was in the direction of emancipating the Negro; it gave him his moral and intellectual freedom; but it did not actually fit him to live in the new world which emancipation had brought him. This important task was first taken up in a practical way by industrial schools. Let me illustrate a little farther some of the ways in which some of the schools and colleges founded directly after the war failed to prepare their students for the actual life that was before them. It was the idea of the men who founded the Negro colleges directly after the war that it was necessary and important to educate men and women to be the leaders and teachers of their race. No doubt it was important that the men and women who were to be the leaders of the race should have the very highest and best education that it was possible to give them, but there were a great many things, as we can see now, that they might have and should have learned that would have been more valuable than the little smattering of Greek and Latin that they obtained. For instance, the men who became the political leaders of the race during the reconstruction period needed to know less the languages than they did the political history of Greece, of Rome, and of Europe. In all of these countries there had been slavery, and every state of Europe had, at some time in its history, been compelled to face the social, the political, and the economical problems that grew out of the transition of its laboring class from a condition of slavery, in some form or other, to a condition of freedom. But the Freedmen in the Negro colleges had no opportunity to study these things. They learned the outward form of the Greek and Latin language, but they learned very little of the history that was behind the language and behind the literature which they studied. The young colored men who entered the colleges right after the war were not prepared to learn these things, even if the colleges had been prepared to teach them. They were not prepared because they knew at that time almost nothing about their own life; almost nothing about the problems which beset them on every hand. Not knowing these things they were not prepared to interpret the history and understand the significance of what they learned regarding other people who had passed through similar periods of transition. More pressing than all else for the masses of the Negro people directly after the war was the need of learning to work as free men for wages. As I have frequently said in my talks to the masses of my people, the Negro had been worked in slavery for two hundred and fifty years; it was necessary that he should learn to work in freedom. It has taken some time for the masses of the Negro people to learn among other things, the necessity of saving and of It is difficult for anyone who has not himself had the experience to understand how starnge and new the world into which freedom introduced the Negro was. The reading of books, for instance, opened all at once to him a vast number of new ideas which it was not easy for him to understand, because he could not easily connect them with the ideas with which he had been familiar in his previous life. In this new world everything seemed at first strange and even fantastic, and it was inevitable that the Negro people should for a number of years be compelled to grope about for an experiment. It was necessary to touch things and handle things, in order to learn their relative values. It was inevitable, too, that under such circumstances they should frequently mistake the shadow for the substance; that they should have to learn all over again, in some cases, what things were real and what things were unreal in this world to which they had entered. It is this condition of things which accounts for the many incongruities which you could have observed and may still sometimes observe in the life of the Negro since emancipation. One of the most pathetic sights that I ever saw was a three-hundred-dollar rosewood piano in a little country school in the black belt, where four-fifths of the people own no land and where the majority of them live in rented one-room cabins and mortgage their crops and all their household goods every year for food on which to live from one harvest to another. All this will illustrate how important it was and is that the Negro boy and girl should be made to feel that they are dealing in school with real things. For instance, the majority of the young men who come to our school at Tuskegee have lived for fourteen or fifteen years of their life in the country, districts. Their whole mental horizon has been bounded by the little country community in which they lived. They have been surrounded by a people whose traditions go no farther back than slavery. Their earliest years were spent sitting on the front doorstep holding a baby in their arms while their fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers were working in the field. HONORS FOR PRESIDENT SIN- GLETON Mr. Walter J. Singleton was installed for the second time on the evening of the 6th as president of the Young Men's Protective League, one of the strongest fraternal organizations in the District. As a testimonial of his efficient services as the official head of the League, Mr. Singleton was presented with a handsome silver-mounted gavel. Sergeant-at-Arms A. L. Jackson made a fitting presentation speech paying a merited tribute to Mr. Singleton as an officer and a man. A group of twenty-six friends then brought forward a magnificent stand of flowers, arranged in the form of a horse-shoe, about four feet high. Mr. Singleton was nearly taken off his feet with surprise at this evidence of the affection of his comrades and responded with difficulty to the unexpected honors showered upon him. President Singleton's annual report for the year ending December 31, showed the following—which all will agree indicates a financial and general health unusual for a purely beneficial and fraternal body like the Young Men's Protective League: Total receipts of the year, $4,124- 80 expenditures for the year, $3- 619.09; death claims paid, $1,798; sick benefits paid, $1,237.75; received from assessments, $2,047.50; net gain from assessments, $249.50; gain for the year, $505.71; balance on hand, December 31, 1908, $6,256.35. New members added during the year, 86; dropped, 21; rejected, 2; reinstated, 5; total membership to date, 597. Receipts from excursion, $247.00. When visiting New York City, stop at the Hotel Maceo, 213 West 53rd. Street, corner Broadway. Steam heated. Telephone, 803 Columbus. 50 iia esha Ris iat Sh AA rely, ete Mee a le Ei Rrra aa ip ee elie BY sa 3 Be @, . iy " Ay (a ei eek Jin, ¥ on ie ol mi ahi REGGE eee <Soeidy? iy ae ¥ EO = eaten! ff § | x te Cr SA eT iG 3 b AF a 1 AE. a the Board and McGuire Pharmacy on 14th street, between T and You. + Do you enjoy first class church music? If so, “drop in” and hear the St. Luke's parish choir. The Manhattan Dancing class, Professor Bryson Chase, propose giving the “grandest” inaugural re- ception ever given by the colored citizens of the District. Mr. Edward Holland had a few of his many friends to an o’possum inner last. Sunday afternoon at 4:30 Pp. m., at his residence 1132 20th street, northwest, Those present “ were:—Anthony Phillip, J. Arthur James, L. E. Do- gan, H. S. Robinson, E. R. James, Benjamin Warwick, W., J. Abrams, ‘Arthur F, Boston, George Evans, Sherman Talbert. Menu.—Stewed oysters, crackers o'possum, sweet potatoes, string beans. corn cakes, biscuits, turkey, celery, cranberry sauce, chicken sal- ad, plum pudding and cigar and light refreshments, . Anthony Phillpi, a veteran author- ity on: o'possum, was present and en: tertained the diners in a reminescent mood. Mr. Holland was the happy recipient of congratulations for the excellent manner in which the dinner was served. Mr. R. W. Thompson, of 1348 Wallach Place, has resumed his du- ties at the Depot Quartermaster’s Office, War Department, after an ill- ness of two weeks, Bishop and Mrs. W. H. Heard are in London. . Architect John A. Lankford ha: been tendered a tempting offer tc take up construction work for the government in Panama, in connectior with the Isthmian Canal. Preferring to build up his increasing busines: along strictly architectural lines, he has declined the offer. Mr. Lankforc ‘was chosen supervising architect o the African Methodist Episcopa Church at the Norfolk General Con ference. and in addition to an ex tensive demand for his services by the churches of this denomination, he is making a specialty of laying ou! comprehensive courses of instructior for industrial schools, his plan cover: ing every department of manual anc mechanical training on scientifi lines. Mr, Lankford carries the de gree of Master of Science, and is re garded as an expert by competen draftsmen . The wind blewed, & ‘And the snow srr ec, ‘The ice {riz, And the frost riz; but it made no difference to th throngs of healthy young people wh wanted the most delicious ice crear soda in the city. They knew wher to go for it and they went to th drug store of Board and McGuir 191244 14th street, northwest. Mr Fred R. Moore, editor of th New York Age, was in town la w ‘on business. F. H. M, Murray, of Alexar és.a ‘1d Washington, has become th local correspondent ef the Bosto Guardian, Mr, Murray will be abl to give satisfaction to the manag ment of the Guardian. < Dr C, Summer Wormley,Washin; ton’s favorite dentist, has his classe in dentistry at Howard University i excellent shape, and it is a pleasur to note the progress his pupils a1 making under his careful directio ‘The enrollment in the dental depar ment, of which Dr. Wormley is *t able demonstrator, is the largest the history of the University. Mr William Pannell, who trave led with Judge Taft throughout 1 campaign, has a snug berth in tl Bureau of Insular Affairs, In : probability he will be called to 1 ‘White House after March 4th, Mrs. John P. Green, of Cleve- land, Ohio, inzs joined ‘her bus- band in this city. This well known couple will visit Europe shortly. Mr. and Mrs, Green at- tended service at St, Luke's Church last Sunday; they were formerly members of this parish. Attorney Thomas J. Calloway went fto Atlanta Monday to put in a writ in the interest of the Lincoln Land and Improvement Company, Mr. Arthur Leo Curtis, the talent: ed son of Dr, and Mrs, A. M. Curtis, is making rapid progress in the study of medicine, He goes to Europe for ‘a special course upon the completion of his studies here. Grand Master W. L. Houston, of the G. U. O. of O. F., is in Phila. delphia this week on business, Sergeant Amos A, Carter, of the 2gth Infantry, has been spending his furlough here, the guest of Mr. T. J Denison, 1911 13th street. He ha: teturned to his post at Madison Bar racks, New York. Mrs, John P, Green, who accom panied her husband to the city, is th guest of Dr, Moorland, She will gc abroad with her husband. Dr. W. Bruce Evans has beet ‘telected president of the famous Mu So-Lit Club, Mr. Alfred Lewis ha! [been added to the roll.of members A smoker will be giveri by the clu! in lieu of a ball during the inaugura period, Saturday evening, March 6 has been set’as the date. Miss Blanche Gibson, of the Clark Training School, was in Richmon: last week. . | Miss Arsine E, Jones, stenographe in the office of Attorney Thomas L '| Jones, was confined to her home, 134 | Wallach Place, several days thi | week, Mrs. Edward E. Cooper has bee! given an assignment in the Distric | Building. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler’s hand |some New Year's'souvenir autograpt |“Think it over” is work thinkin Jabout for the next 365 days—an ‘Tthen some. % SACRED CONCERT A most distinguished audience em- bracing members of the Anti-Tuber- culosis Society of the District of Co- lumbia, and a number of their friends assembled at the beautiful residence of Dr. and Mrs. George W. Cabaniss, 1744 K_ street, northwest, Sunday evenine, the 17th instant, to listen to a stred concert given for its benefit. © . The handsome parlors ‘of the host and hostess were thrown open to 2 large number of representative men and women who are deeply interested in the principles declared by the so- ciety, and who seemingly enjoyed the excellent program of music presented several addresses that followed, The hostess, (Mrs. Dr. Cabaniss) resided over the entertainment, stating the object of the sacred con- cert, and extended a most cordial greeting to all who were present, The Rev, Mr. Rivers, pastor of the Ber: ean Baptist Church offered prayer, after which the following number: were announced by the hostess, which embraced the program of the even ing, and proved a most acceptable and beautiful one. 1, Mandolin solo, with piano ac |companiment, Mr. and Mrs. Benja {min “Washington; 2. Recitation | “Burial of Moses,” by Miss Elles | Harris; 3. Solo, piano; Miss Holmes ]4. Vocal solo “Just for Today” Mis Rosa Childs, contralto; 5. Sprin; -|song, arranged for mandolin, pian | accompaniment, Miss Davidge. ¢ :| Recitation, “Old Man’s Story,” Mis \| Edith Wright; 7. Nocturn, Schubert :}Muss Lucy Jane Woten; 8 solo “Golgotha” baritone, Mr. William H Carter, Jr., precentor of St. Luke's parish choir. 9. Soprano solo, Miss Lula Johnson; 10, ‘Cello solo and piano, the Jeter brothers; 11, Piano solo, selected, Mr, Edward Syphax; 12, Piano solo, Miss Europe. After the rendition of this elabo- rate and beautiful program, Dr. Fremont Smith was introduced ,and addressed those present in a very charming and happy vein. Short ad- dresses were also made by Dr.Dumas, chairman of public lectures, Dr. Childs; Dr. Curtiss, ex-surgeon in charge of the Freedmens’ Hospital; | Dr. Cabaniss, treasurer of the society and also Dr. J, R. Wilder, the presi- dent and founder. Refreshments were served under the supervision of Mr. Charles Brown a’well known caterer of this city. . BETHEL LITERARY A large and appreciative audience was present at the meeting of the Bethel Literary and Historical As- sociation, Tuesday evening to hear Mr, Archibald H. Grimke, on the life of Dunbar. He said in part: “Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth, but Dun- bar was born with a song in his heart. Though he lived but thirty- four years, his songs will live on for many years to come, in the hearts of the people of his race, His was a song of life, of love, of faith,where youth and old age sun themselves. Though born in poverty,"he saw and heard what others had not seen nor heard, His secret power was due to gen- ius, which God gives to but a chosen Yew. Genius demands utterance, ar- tistic expression. His title to rank as a genius was indjsputable. Geniu: is given to but one in a million, I is begotten of God. Though blacl and poor, he was among the elect o! his people. The speaker then discussed some o: the phases leading up to the writing of some of his poems, such as “The Songs,”"“The Deserted Cabin,” “Lov. ers’ Lane.” 7 At the close of the paper, Mis: Emma Patterson recited “Wher Melindy sings” and his song “Hone: Child,” was rendered by Miss Lol: Johnson. Instrumental selections were giver by Miss Erma Welsh and Mr. J. W Braxton. 1 The Mu So Lit A SOCIAL ROW A SPLIT IN THE MU-SO-LIT CLUB % As The Bee predicted some time ago, a social row would certainly exist among the social factions of the city. . At a meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club a few evenings ago the club decided to have an election of off- cers. The contest was between As- sistant United States Attorney James a. Cobb and Dr, W, Bruce Evans, principal of the Armstrong Normal Training School. The outs were lined against what has been styled the officeholders, who have been predomi. nant factors in the Mu-So-Lit Club. | Mr. Cobb was supposed to have represented the office holders. For some time the antis have been can- vassing for votes unbeknown tc the literary membership of the or- ganization. On the evening in ques: tion both Mr. Cobb and Mr, Evan: were nominated respectively for the }position of president of the Mu-So- Lit Club, The contest was close anc the election of Dr. Evans was declar ed illegal because he permitted thre members of his school tq vote wht were unfinancial. This charge didn’ disturb the Evans followers in’ th least. Many of the administratio: faces became disgusted, especially when a motion was made that th Mu-So-Lit Club would give no re tception during inauguration week |} The antis were surprised whe the administration forces voted fo’ this resolution, because the prim motive of the antis was not to allov the Mu-So-Lit Club to give a socia function in opposition toithe Inaugu tal Welcome Club. © Itnow develops that at least two thirds of the administration member have withdrawn from the Mu-So-Li Club and resurrected the Monaca Club which has been dead for eigh years. The Monacons have decide to give a select reception to thei friends and such other select citizen who may be honored with an in vitation. The seceded members declare th: ‘there is too much politics in the Mu So-Lit Club for social enjoyment |} that a social club must eliminate po . er } a A PO Aas ENE With the inauguration business at fever heat, the problem of ‘What Shall the Harvest Be?”"—or- what shall be done about the federal pat- fonage—has been permitted to rest for a moment. As there is no way to read the mind of Judge Taft, if he has made up his mind at all with ref- erence to the colored brother—which is doubtful—there is nothing to do ‘but"bide a wee and dinna fret.” At any rate, some absurd canards are being exploded by the frank manner in which the leading race journals ‘of the country and their national correspondents have discussed the burning question. In this connection, it may be stat: ed that a close friend of Mr. Charle: W. Anderson writes that there is no! a scintilla of truth in the circulatec story that Mr. Anderson is after the Haitien mission, and that the persor who gave out the rumor that to gc to Port-au-Prince had been “the dream of his life,” possessed an im agination that would make Ride Haggard turn green with envy. A Ngee red tate cs Reve ot wcs. The followers of Dr. W. Bruce Evans express themselves otherwise. They say that they had no objections to Attorney Cobb; that he is a fair, good and honest young man, but, Mr. Robert H. Terrell has attempted to run the Mu-So-Lit’Club ever since he has been a member and the mo- ment that he nominated Mr, Cobb the fight began and Mr. Cobb's’ defeat was a black eye to Mr. Terrell who is persons on grata to the majority tule in the Mu-So-Lit Club, That the Monacan Club is a dea¢ organization and is only resurrecte¢ to distriminate against the best citi- zens of Washington, Many regrets are expressed for Mr. Cobb because he was the candidate of Mr. Terrell and Mr. Cobb's defeat is a black eye for Mr. Terrell. (i | Woy A Great Institution ‘A GREAT GIFT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL AND PROVIDENT ‘eterna ven rent ASSOCIATION. The Bec is in recepit of one of the most unique ‘clocks that has ever been put upon the market, It is a gift from the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, of Dur- ham, North Carolina; one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, The clock-is gilded with gold; with a perpetual calendar attached, of the twelve ‘months ‘in the year of 1909. The business of the company is as prosperous and as strong as this Ihandsome clock indicates. The Bee is confident that the association is one that should he supported by the American people, This company does business in fifty-nine cities and coun- ties of North and South Carolina, and no doubt branch offices will be established in this city and many of the Northern and Eastern States. As an evidence of its strength and reliability, there is on. deposit in the state treasury of North Carolina, ten thousand dollars in cold cash. This deposit is a guarantee to the policy holders who may be connected with the company. Any one wishing to see this handsome clock of perpetual motion should drop into The Bee office and see the Editor’s present. The officers of the company are John Merrick, president and founder; | Dr. A. M. Moore, secretary, treasures |and medical director; C. C. Spauld. Jing, vice president and general man ‘Jager. These men are the highest type }of Negro development whose reputa. | tion is above reproach, THE TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE SOUTH God and nature have so arranged this universe that along with every aoe VAR El So : . In connection with our present About Clearance Sale—an occasion é which means an opportunity to 0 ur buy Homefurnishings of the high- est quality at very low’ prices— e we are anxious that you should + UFre it read our little: booklet on credit. It explains why our system of credit is equitable—how we give Booklet your credit the greatest buying + power—the help and convenience of an open account, which re- ; quires no money at the time you | buy. : | Ask for one at our store, or a request will bring it to you by * . mail, PETER GROGAN #3. 817-823 7th St FURNITURE a matter of fact, says this correspon; dent, Mr. Anderson has every reason to believe that he will be re-appointed by President Taft upon the expira- tion of his present commission, and that"Old New Town” is good enough for him to live and die in. Credence can be attached to this, as Manhattan Isle is very much to “Charlie” An- derson's liking and his_popularity is such that he need have no fear of his leadership waning. So, it will be safe to count on four more years at ledst of Collector An- derson, An intimate friend of As- sistant Superintendent Roscoe Conk- ling Bruce denies that the latter has the slightest intention of quitting his very congenial post—just in tHe line of his attainments and in an environ- ment where his happiest days have been spent—and that the Haitier mission is far from his thoughts. I is further stated that those who have ‘been industriously circulating such < Tumor are anxious to get his place or imagine they might benefit by < change of administration in ‘the Washington schools. wrong, yes, in the wrong itself is born the force that will ultimately overthrow it. Evil may be said to commit, suicide, for it furnishes by its own course the poison with which its career is eventually cut short. Proceeding upon this theory, the Rev. Sutton. E, Griggs, A.M., B.D., of whom ex-President Merrill of Fisk University said, “The man whom I think understands the race question better than any other living man," has made a study of the man- ner in which injustice toward the Negro is operating on the whites and shows in an indisputable manner that their course is working the whites immeasurable harm. The Honorable J. C. Napier, wide- ly known throughout the nation, pres- ident of the Executixe Committee of the National Negro, Business League, trustee of the Anna T. Jeanes fund. cashier of the One Cent Savings Bank, had the following to say of the booklet in question: ° “I have read Mr, Griggs booklet culled “Needs of the Sonth."” T simp- ly wish that I had sufficient words to tell just how much I think of it.. TS my mind. its general circulation through the South will do more good than anything I have ever read. I have sent.my copy to President Taft with the strongest endorsement o! which 1 am capable of giving. Long may Mr, Griggs live to give out such able thoughts as are contained in that little booklet.” , : This booklet is one of a series that Mr. Griggs will produce showing how the South harms itself whenever it deals unjustly by the Negro, how that its only hope from self inflicted harm is in a policy of fair play. To the thoughtful man who read: this booklet, brief as it is, it is no apparent how it can, fail to revolu: tionize the thinking of the South. Price ten cents. Special rates te | If Mr. Napier, of Tennesse, has ambitions of a federal aspect, it is said that they do not lie outside of the | United States border. It will be re- membered that he refused the Ba- hian cousulate some years ago, not caring to leave these shores—nor his beloved South, in the future of which he has abiding faith, . All of this clearing of the brush brings us up to the gratifying fact that there is no likelihood of Dr. Harry W. Furhiss’ recall from Haiti, His splendid record as a lin- guist, diplomat and broad-minded statesman has made him a strong fig- ure in the Haitien mind, and has given him an invincible standing with the state department here, He has held aloof from all entanglements, and is now as acceptable to theSimon government as he was to the Nord Alexis regime, It is not to be President Taft’s policy to remove a man merely to make a place for an- other, if the incumbent is doing well. Minister Furniss’ permanent. post- office address will be the “United States Legation, Port-au-Prince, 78 atak teth etuiat oe Pte tere Danae agents. The Orion Publishing Company, Nashville, Tennessee. PROFITABLE READING People in general who are not ac- tively engaged in business have but a vague idea of the full meaning of the term Credit. They know that it means buying goods without paying cash at the time, but beyond. that they have no idea of its help and con- venience. The Peter Grogan and Sons Com- pany, of 817-823 Seventh street, has published a little booklet in which the helpful features of credit are ex- plained in a most simple manner. It tells you that credit is a part of the buying power belonging to every person, and explains why they treat credit as a customer's right. Ther it shows how you can derive the max- imum benefit by keeping your ac- counts in good standing and adding to them as your needs demand. If it's not convenient for you to: call at their store, ask that one- of these booklets be mailed to you. They want every person who is inter- ested in furnishing a home to have one and will consider such a request as a favor. . MISS CHASE REAPPOINTED. t President Roosevelt has ordered the reinstatement of Miss Fannie C. z{Chase, in the Government Printing ,' Office, on the recommendation, of ‘:} Public Printer James D, Donnelly. w{ This is a deserving compliment to | Miss Chase who has a record of be- ing the fastest folder in the office. js} At the time folding machines were ot introduced in the office, Miss Chase 1- Was put up against the machines. j She was successful in beating the 10 machine as the record will show. ce Tgecrg plies, a B= OMS. ee Eee OT Bat STRATEGICAL USES OF TAILS, The Clever Little Wessel and . His Means of Defense. Take another of our animals, a ‘Merce little weasel, clad in summer fn a coat of brown, in winter turn- Ing white, but alweys with a jet black tip to the tall. The ermine, as it ts ircorrectly called in its winter coat, has an easy time of it, encatiag upon the mice and birds upon which it ‘Preys, bat when a hawk takes after it In an open field In the'sunlight or ax owl in the moonlight, it would ave but short shrift with all its sinuous leaping, were It not that the black tall tip 1s s0 conspicuons that it constantly attracts the eye and al? lows 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 Ife in hunting or being hunted.—The Outing Maga- zine. A current newspaper item Is as follows: “The wife of a Methodist minister In West Virginia, his been married three times. Her maiden name was Partridge; her first hus- band was named Robin; her second husband, Sparrow; and the present one’s name {s Quayle. There are tow 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 ive on Hawk-ave., Eagle- wile, Canary Islands, and the fellow who wrote this article is a lyre bird and an Interesting relative of the family.” Nowhere in the world has the dog such unrestricted right of way as in our most northerly possesslon— Alaska. In wiater, when the more than 60,000 square miles of territory are sealed up in solld fce, dogs are almost the sole means of getting from place to place—tin 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 superlor breed to the 4ogs employed some half dozen yeara ago before great gold discov- eries demanded Increased mail ser- yice.—St. Nicholas. Many chemical names convey no exact {dea of the things they stand for. Ofl of vitriol is no ofl, nelther are olls of turpentine and ke-osene. Copperas {8 an {ron 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 arcenste. Soda Vater has no trace of soda, and su- gar'of lead has no sugar; cream of tartar has nothing of cream, ror milk cf Mme any milk. German silver has no silver and blacklead no lead. Dogs Around Blacksmith Shops. Two or three dogs are nearly al- ways to de found loafing about every blacksmith shop. This fact ts so well recognized that detectives when sent out after valuable dogs that have been lost invariably visit first all the blacksmith shops in the neigh- borhood. The reason why dogs visit the blacksmith shops !s 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 parings as a gourmet eats truflles.—Minneapolls Journal. It fs mainly from Africa, Amerl- ca and Australia that the world draws its supply of gold, somo $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; Aus- tralla ranks third ‘with some $85,- 000,000, while Russla, both in Eu- rope and Asia, Mexico, Canada and several other countries, make up the remainder. 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 un- guccessful and the sleeper since then has never opened his eyes. He breathes regularly and swallows his food mechanically, but Is Insensible to the severest attempts to arouse him. Lace winuow curtains should al- ways Le soaked for an hour In cold water to which a little borax has been added, before being put Into warm suds. This. ge‘ ont the smoky smell that ts somotimes so noticeable in curtains that have ‘have been ased In a city. Every one who has travelled in Germany 1s famillar with the word “verboten”—forbidden. He finds it ts verboten to almost everything which he thinks he has been accus- tomed to do in the United Stater— Chicago Standard. A tlurteenth century copper and gilt clboriam, supposed to have come trom Malmesbury abbey, was sold by auction fn London for $80,000. 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 elepbants—all tus- kers! It is a singolar thing that Ceylon 1s the only part of the world where the male elephants bare no tusks; they, have miserable little grubbers projecting two ,or three Anches from the upper jaw and In- cUning downward. Nothing produces elther ivory or born in fine specimens througoat Ceylon. Although some of the buf- faloes have tolerably fing heads, they will not bear a comgriion with those of other countries. The horns of the native cattle are not above four Inchcs in length. The elk and the spotted deers ant- lers are small compared with deer .of thelr size In India. This is more singular, as it {s evident from the geological formaton that at some re- mote period Ceylon was not an Is- land, but formed a portion of the mainland. It fs thought there must be elements wanting In the Ceylon Fasturage for the formation of ivory.—Ceylon Manual, Smokeless Coal. A London Inventor claims to have Giscovered a process for producing emokeless coal, apparently by dist!l- lation of coal at a low temperature. This, after distillation, is sald to de- posit a very brilliant substance, the heating properties of which are far greater than those of the original coal, and which {s absolutely free from smoke and dirt. The inventor contends that efforts to overcome the amoke plague have hitherto been un- waccessful because they have been made In the wrong direction, and that by the extraction of the smoke- producing material in coal befcre be- ing burned, he has .been successful in producing smokeless coal. Electrocuting An‘mals. ‘The slaughter of animals for tood by electrocution Is being experiment- ed by Dr. Leduc, a French scientist, who has been conducting bis Invest!- gations in the French abbattoirs. He has been using the intermittent low tension currents and says that he is satisfies that the systema is painless, the central functions of perception delng first destroyed and then those of circulation and respiration, se ‘hat there is nelther suffering nor re action in the animals thu killed. The doctor Is endeavoring to devise 1ome plece of apparatus by which the kil ing of eattle may be accomplisted by electricity with economy and celerity. The Shv Mon. ‘Women show no mercy to the shy, wan, for he stands qutside of the compass of convention. Could he break out all might be saved; the tan might be permanently crred. But he cannot. He has been broughd up to respect convention, His mus- cles may be of steel, his heart of fira, but In his soul the spirit of dimd:noe holds him In a vice. In a drawing Toom he stands gaping, queking, & prey to -Introspective torment—be who would perhaps storm ¢ ram part with 2 triumphant smile o . his *Ups.—London Observer. Hanging Pictures Dangerous, “Rallroad casualties receive suo wide publicity,” sald an insuranos man, “that there Is a common belfeg on the part of the public that one is more Hable to acclients while travel. Ung 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 mcney to people who get hurt hanging pictures or taking stoves apart than they do to the rio- tims of head-on collisions. If sounds strange, but It’s the truth.” .—Kansas City Journal. ‘Three Men to More Book. There les in the British Museum the largest book yet printed, a co- lossal atlas of engraved ancient Dutch maps. It takes three men to move it from the glant book case in which it {s stored In the library of the museum. It is bound In ieather, magnificently decorated, and is fas- tened with clasps of solld silver, tichly gilt. It {s nearly seven feet chigh and weighs 800 pounds and was presented to King Charles II. before ‘he left Holland in fhe year 1660. & Valuable East African Forest. The Colonial Office recently sent out an expert to report on the Ken- la forest, in the East Africa protec- torate. He finds the forest extends 287 miles long by eight miles broad, and comprises 1,000,900 acres of timber. Taking the average value of the 2%d. per cuble foot, this works out to £23 per acre, or a total yalue for the whole forest of £23,- 000,000.—London Tit-Bits. Dead Historians. I for my part believe in the dead ‘Distorians. I glory in the posses- sion of some hundreds of volumes by them. A great deal of cant is talk- ed 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 iz 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 belng stylishly dressed ig to wear something in which be looks atroclously bad; a weman's to wear something no other ‘Soman can duplicate. Everyone of Them a Mird. Arctic Dor L'fe. Names that Don't Nama Supply of Gold. A Long Sleen. Lace Cortains. TAfe in Germany. A Valuable Relic. (ire Wanticd eh states els 1 ANTIQUITY OF GLAss, Made in Egypt Thousands of Years Before the Christian Era. > Though the art of making glass of certain kinds {s very old, spectacles had to walt on the discovery or {n- Yention of some method that would press it perfectly transparent. Spircens of glass have been found fm the Egyptian tombs that are more than 4,000 years old, and glass bot- tles are represented on tombs at least 1,500 years eorlicr. In Mesopotamla the s-t of mak- ing glass has been ‘-*- + wast 2,000 yenre > ass of antie % and w 3 wher: 3 a ° See SIN eee ue eee se ued, ‘ That window glass, suh as {s now in current use, was slow to gain cur- Tency !s shown by the little panes In many old buildings in Europe. They are usually round, or nearly 80, and so.small-that one of then can easily be held between the tips of the fiv gers and the thumb. Cards for Everything. So thoroughly has the card Inde or catalogue become a part of mod ern business that practically no ac tivity s without it. Brides keep the Ust of presents on cards. Pastors are adopting the card index to keep the name and addresses of their par- Ishioners. Not long ago the com- plete lst of isembers 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 thelr animals on cards Instead of In books. Writers now keep cards on which they put down “expertences” 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 satest addition to the fresh air fiends seems to be Included in the young ambulance surgeons. In spite of near-to zero weather it {s common to see one of these young men re- sponding 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. Doubtless it fs only a part of the exuberance of youth, but duck trousers on a night when the mercury ts trying to push the ‘bottom out of the thermomter do reem a trifle out of place. ©‘ Savtar Papes, The price of paper bas’ increased so much In the last few years that we may have to do our writing on bark or celluloid. But here js a pointer: One of the big firms in New York, employ’ng 7,000 people, bas 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 {n- stance, only one side of the sheet {s used. Sheets are made of many sizes, to fit the length of all corres- pondence, At the bottdm Is printed in blue Ink: “If necessary to reply, please do so on the back of this let- ter. This Is a clever idea. 7 Good Sentries. 7 “SIMy goose” {gs an expression which should be used by the extreme- ly ignorant alone, No bird requires more patience to shoot with gun or camera, especially the latter. When feeding you will find flocks varying in slze on open ground, and nearly always on such ground that a stalk {s impossible. On the outskirts of these flocks you will alway3 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 tremen- dous smoker, eater, and drinker, and would stride about the house fol- lowed by his dogs. The pipes and long cigare which he smoked in a day would have killed an ordinary wan. He loved to pour into » buze stein a bottle of champagne and then a bottle of porter, and drink the whole mixture off at a single draft ‘Bismarck sald 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 nat- tral wonder on earth?” It ts easy to answ-r now, says the Travel Mag- atine, since the stupendous falls of ,the Zambes! River have been dis- covered; one of the world’s might- fest rivers, two miles wide, falling = sheer 420 feet. Niagara ts only half ‘a mile wide and 153 feet high, s0 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. a The Man With the Gun. ‘Trouble {s always waiting round the corner for the man who has a gen in hie pocket. a : Se Swe See OP eae es. ’ é Annouucement st Pe SN T . tee y E. 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Fa ‘ Mi . : 3 * . . 8 . . - id Si 28 . . onty $250; . @ : - $4.50. : oS ~-Ladies’ Solid Gold Watches,-Open ~__ eo wg Free, $8.00. weg | ma . * Boys’ Solid Silver Watches, $5.00 up." 7+ se a oe DIAMONDS. ‘ . ; . Put Your Mone +» Diamonds, No Bet : i - #y ter To -stment Today, e ra Prices‘in the Diamond market are ad- vancing, but OUR PRICES HAVE’NT BEEN ADVANCED in some time. We still have a large collections of superb Diamonds which we bought a consider- able time ago at lover prices than pr- vail today. We shall not advice prices on’ these stones. We are merchants and not st c- ulators, and our fair percentage of r is all we ask. So, as long as these Dia monds last, it will be possible to buy them here under the regular market for aS Ag ESSN eet Wegee yay See ec Ce eT Ripa ee ea a us le a SE Wt ee ee LER BS ne SICK AND ACCIDENT INSUR- ANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK 4 WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE ON . VERY LIBERAL TERMS PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH. ‘ AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO,, FIFTH and G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C here are 5,499 Neornes empfoyed hire 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 righ 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 reat f ly spending. . ro Now The Bee is the only Negro publication in this city. It stands! without a rival or competitor, antcovers the field like a blanket, If} a few of the merchants in this city will patronize the advertising col- lumns 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 collars — will assume that by pat ronizing 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 thre milions of dollars received ané spent by the Negroes of Washington. What clothing stores, what furniture stores, what dry goods storce and what other lines of business will now make an effort to divert to themselves these over three millions tf dollars spent by Washington Negroes by advertising in The Bee? Place your advertising in The Bee and watch these 5,499 apprecia- tive Negroes spend their over thre ¢ 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 Washincton, it’s what advertising pays you, not what it costs. hance for Much Troubis. ‘The Bultan of Turkey recently paid’ 940,000 for a diamond. If he doesn't wish to have trouble with hie harem bp will insist on using the wtene himself. a —___——- Danger in New York Boats. ‘There is an average of peven car collisions a day on the steam, sud- way, elevated and surface railways ot New Tork. TAM a fine stones. : = Ladies’ Diamond Rings, $5.00 to $150. Ladies’ Diamond Brooches, $550 to $f,000. . ‘ Diamond Earrings, $15.00 to $0000. Diamond Scarf Pins, $7.00 up. Diamond Cuff Buttons, $7.00 up. Diamond Studs, $10.00 up. We have Ladits’ Handsome Diamond Rings set in Tiffany Mounting, which we ‘ate selling at $30.00. This will make an appropriate present for Christmas. Every: stone a ball of fire. “Post Office Peas. Mustard manufacturers grew rich, we are told, net by the quantity of mustard Gensumed, but by that which is wasted and left on the dis- ov a ‘The saying ts recalled by ab Moresting statement made by the PBetmasterGencral as to the sumber of pexz supplied for use by the public in the post offices of the country. It seems that last year the total was 1,250,000. Wha SELES ETE RO Ma” EF PE Mme. Davis, Keg a es 's * sv? an aa g-| eae op NaS ge Kd 5 scadl BORN CLAIRVOYANT AND : CARD READER TELLS ‘ABOUT BUSINESS. he oe Se 1228 asth St. N.W,, Washington, D. € Gives Luck to All N. B—No leters answered onlem accompanied by stamp. N. B.—Mention The Bee | ene ere | Fireless stoves, or self-cookers, af they are variously known have bees in use In Germany for a nombes of years. These colkers are used a1 follows: After a thorough heating the food to be stewed or botled i Placed inside the bor, sealed an¢ left tor a suficent time, when It ts opened, and the food cooked by thé retained heat, 1s ready to serve. | Bank of England's First Safe. on | In the Bank of England's mused! may be seen the old oak chest whit a- | Was the Old Lady of Threat Street’s first strong-room. It is Uttle larger than g common es | man’s chest azd in this the of | Stored its cash, notes and valua! papers.—Strand Magazine. a As to Butter. Great Britain consumes more ter than any other nation. averag? per head {s 13 pounds om, | Tear, as against elght pounds ia -e@ | many, four pounds in France nat | two pounds in Russia. ita ——— 1 “Stang.” ky | The werd “stung” has now the | to mean such a variety of things by | the vernacular that the busy li the | txe, the wasp, the bornet, and the | ilk, bave especial need to thi: Ms twice before they act. “Stance.” THE NIGHT RIDERS AIDED KENTUCKY Original Organization Did Away with Toll Gates and Brought About Good Roads. COMPANIES DISOBEYED THE LAWY 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 organised 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 ever 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 laying 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. Pryche Knot a Life Saver Altoona, Pa.—Having washed and dried her hair, Mary Housner, aged twenty-two, did it up in a Payche 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 colfuse 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, 1881, to December 31, 1900, 144 persons in Rochefort attained the age of 90 or over. Two of these were centenarians, one reaching the age of 103, and the other dying at 106. 2 GREAT OFFERs This Spendid Six-Piece Set of W. H. Rogers' Guaranteed Silver Ware Free to the Washington Bee Subscribers. ```markdown ``` 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. Unquestionably the Daintiest and Acceptable Premium. Even Ever Offered by Any Newspaper. The Bee wishes to add two thousand new subscribers to its circulation within the next three months, and to accomplish this is offering these beautiful sets free to each person who will bring or mail to The Bee office. one new subscription paid one year in advance. Do not delay. Cut out this coupon and mail it today. The Bee Publishing Co., Washington, D. C. Enclosed herewith please find $2.00, for which please send me The Washington Bee for one year, and send me at once, free, postage paid, one six-piece set of Rogers Solid Silver Metal Spoons, as advertised. Everybody get busy and take advantage of these splendid offers made to old and new subscribers of The Bee alike. The above shears and spoons supplied and guaranteed by the HAMILTON SILVER CO. Factory B., Muncie, Indiana. James F. Oyster THE LEADING PLACE IN THE CITY FOR BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS. OYSTER'S BUTTER IS THE SWEETEST IN THE MARKET. HIS CHEESE IS THE PUREST AND EGGS THE FRESHEST. SQUARE STANDS, CENTER MARKET. 5TII AND K STREETS, NORTHWEST, AND RIGGS MARKET. OFFICE WHOLESALE DEALER AND SALESMAN, 900 AND 902 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NORTHWEST. M. HENNESSY M. HENNESSY Buffet and Restaurant. The Best place in the city for hot lunches and dinner. 216 Ninth Street. Northwest. THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE. IT IS 9 IN LONG STEEL HEATING BAR. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID. ADDRESS ALL LETTERS TO Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Agnes Smith, 1308 L st reet, northwest, this city, is the agent. Call or send for the Magic Shampoo ad Hair Straightener. 1308 L street, northwest, Washington, D. C. SET OF SIX TEA SPOONS Absolutely guaranteed by manufacture. Solid silver metal throughout—they can Rogers Silverware needs no introduction public. For more than 50 years the st. world over as the very best there is stamped on a piece of silverware repair skill and workmanship and material. Unquestionably the Daintiest and Ever Offered by Any Newspaper. The Bee wishes to add two thousand circulation within the next three months is offering these beautiful sets free to bring or mail to The Bee office. one year in advance. Do not delay. Cut out this coupon at The Bee Publishing Co., Washington, D. C. Enclosed herewith please find $2,000 The Washington Bee for one year, a postage paid, one six-piece set of spoons, as advertised. Name Address Name Address Everybody get busy and take advantage made to old and new subscribers of The above shears and spoons supply HAMILTON SILVER CO. Factory James F. C. THE LEADING PLACE IN BUTTER, CHEESE OYSTER'S BUTTER IS THE SWET. HIS CHEESE IS THE PUBLIC FRESHEST. SQUARE STANDS, CENTER STREETS, NORTHWEST, AND OFFICE WHOLESALE DEALER AND SALVENYLVANIA AVENUE, NORTH M. HENN Buffet and Restaurant. The Best lunches and dinner. 216 Ninth Street Mrs. Agnes Smith, 1308 L st reel agent. Call or send for the Magic Shops 1308 L street. northwest, Washington OFFICE NEW YORK CANDY KITCHEN, 1506 SEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST. SPECIAL CANDIES. 10 CENTS PER POUND, 3 POUNDS FOR 25 CENTS. MIXED FANCY CHOCO LATES, 15 CENTS PER POUND. 2 POUNDS FOR 25 CENTS. ICE CREAM 30 CENTS PER QUART, $1.00 PER GALLON. 1506 7TH STREET, NORTHWEST. E. VOIGT. If you want something in the jewelry line, Catholic Bibles, or anything as a Christmas gift to friends, read the advertisement of E. Voigt in another column of The Bee. This is one of the most reliable places in the city, where you may obtain the genuine article. Mr. Voigt is a man of the most accommodating disposition. Treat him right and he will do likewise. HOUSE AND HERRMAN. If you want to purchase Christmas and New Year household goods, and if you cannot satisfy yourself elsewhere, give House and Herrman a call. This establishment is one of This Offer of The Washington Bee Will Appeal Especially to Women SELF-TIGHTENING SHEARS THE ADJUSTABLE TENSION SPINDLE SUPPLIES THE USEFULNESS OF THE SHEARS. EVERYEAR GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE ACCOMPANIES EACH PAIR OF THESE SHEARS. BIDE VIEW SHOWING TENSION SETTLE. SUPPLIED AND GUARANTEED BY HAMILTON SILVER CO. FACTORY B MUNCIE, IND. Eye Street, northwest, and see this You never saw anything like it. To Get a Pair. Subscriber, paid one year in advance; or which paid three months in advance. See this is an excellent offer and in all soon be exhausted. Nothing—it is impossible to buy them would cost you about $1.50. This coupon and mail it today. Fishing Co., Bington, D. C. We find $2.00 for which please send me Bton Bee, and at once, free, postage opening Shears, as advertised. Address Address Address Come to our office, 1109 Eye Street, northwest, and see this "Self-Tightening Shear." You never saw anything like it. ABSOLUTELY FREE HOW WHEN WHY To Get a Pair. 1—Bring us one NEW subscriber, paid one year in advance; or three NEW subscribers, each paid three months in advance. 2—RIGHT NOW because this is an excellent offer and in all probability our supply will soon be exhausted. 3—Because it costs you nothing—it is impossible to buy them—if you could the Shears would cost you about $1.50. Do not delay. Cut out this coupon and mail it today. The Washington Bee Publishing Co., 1109 Eye Street, Washington D. C. Enclosed herewith please find $2.00 for one year, The Washington Bee, and paid, one pair of Self-Tightening Sheath Name Address Name Address Name Address Louis J. Kessel, Importer of and Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND whiskies Enclosed herewith please find $2.00 for which please send me for one year, The Washington Bee, and at once, free, postage paid, one pair of Self-Tightening Shears, as advertised. Hermit Add Oxford, Tremont SONS, STER VEST, D. C. r is no DADE'S BUFFET, Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars Polite Attention Ladies' and Gents' Dining Room Meals Served at All Hours Pool Room Attached MOSES DADE, Proprietor, 1216 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. CHAS. H JAVINS & SONS, FISH POULTRY AND OYSTER DEALERS, 930 C STREET NORTHWEST, AND CENTER MARKET. PHONE, MAIN 4480 WASHINGTON, D. C. Owner of the..... ... Following Branch Private Stock, Old Reserve 25 TENTH SREET. | N. W. Telephone—Main—160 Wm. Cannon Old. Purissima Whiskey is a compound of pure grain and free from harmful impurities. Guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1906. Sold by William Carman, 1225 7th street, northwest. Phone. North, 528. the largest in the city. Theer is no excuse for the housewife; she is in a position to call and make her own selection. Every husband should see that his wife is satisfied before the beginning of the New Year. JAMES H. HUDNELL. Mr. James H. Hudnell, one of the best known business men in this city has returned to Castleberg's National Jewelry Co. 935 Penn Ave., N. W. Mr. Hudnell can always be relied upon to give you the genuine article. Now is the time to place your orders before the holidays Phone. Main 2363. Address 2009 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. 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. AWAITED DEATH IN DESERT. AWAITED DEATH IN DESERT. Body of B T. Pratt, Dead from Hunger and Thirst, Found in California. Los Angeles, Cal.—"Water, if I could only find 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 would 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. Louis, 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 Spokane, 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 Lancester 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 Occoahock 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 Marals, Gustav Herbert shot and killed an albino squirrel. It has been presented to James Cairns, of Grand Marals, 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. Holding Probate Court. No. 15731 Administration. This is to give notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of Lewis N. Douglass, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 19th day of January, A. D., 1910, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my land this 19th day of January, 1909, 2002 17 street, northwest. Attest: William C. Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. ROOMS Nicely furnished and unfurnished rooms. Hot and. cold baths. 2018 Vermont avenue, northwest. FOR RENT 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. E. MURRAY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ICE CREAM AND CONFECTIONS. OYSTERS IN SEASON. 1216 YOU STREET, NORTH- WEST. PHONE. NORTH 908. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS. (Continued from page 1.) board be made. The Statesman, Denver, Colorado, is waiting for a second to its motion "that Jack Johnson, the pugilist, draw the color line." Professor A. L. Lowell has been elected to succeed Mr. Charles W. Eliot as president of Harvard. The resignation of President Eliot will go into effect next May. Rev. S. B. Dexter, an Illinois pastor, is quoted as having said that he can see no harm in a little-bit of "flirting" in church, but considers it very harmful elsewhere. The ancient Latin Bible, which was printed in France in the sixteenth century, was used by Judge James Penniwell in giving the oath of office to his brother Siméon S. Penniwell, last Tuesday, as governor of Delaware. Franklin Park has been selected as the place for the erection of the statute to Commodore Barry. Special exercises were held in many places last Tuesday in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe. The first public meeting in the interest of the proposed auditorium will be held today at 2:30 o'clock at the New Willard Hotel. President Roosevelt has asked Congress for permission to issue a proclamation making the 12th of February a special holiday. Captain J. P. Wooddy, of Alexandria, Virginia, who is four-score years of age, is exhibiting a letter said to have been written 133 years ago. Senator Bailey, of Texas, speaking of the social functions in Washington last Tuesday, said "the men dress up like head waiters and the ladies hardly dress at all." Over one hundred persons promised, at the revival service at the First Presbyterian Church, in this city, to try to live like Christ. Last Thursday was observed by the Chinamen as New Year's Day. JOHN BAXTER DEAD The death of Mr. John Baxter, of 318 C street, southwest, takes from that section one of the best known citizens in the community. Mr. Baxter has been in failing health for some time, having contracted a severe cold about a year ago which ter- minated fatally. He resided with his wife and two daughters at 318 C street, southwest, when he died. He leaves surviving him a wife and five daughters, all married, but one a widow who lost her husband about two years ago. He was buried from St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Saturday morning, under the auspices of the Order of St. John, one of the largest Catholic organizations in this city. There were many beautiful floral designs from his many friends, which filled the entire section of the room in which the corspe lay. The corpse arrived at the church at 9 o'clock sharp, where high mass was sung. The ceremonies were very impressive and solemn. Notwithstanding the severe snowstorm which occurred at the hour of the funeral, the church was filled with his admiring friends. At the conclusion of the services the remains were conveyed to Mt. Olivet Cemetery. John Baxter was a citizen of Washington for a number of years. He was a first class upholsterer by trade, having been in the business all his life. He was a man of genial and kind disposition who loved his family, and having reared five young ladies, all of whom are married, and three have from one to four children living. It was a sad spectacle to see his many grandchildren in attendance at the funeral and who seemed to be so deeply impressed with the services. Many of them are of tender age, but they all felt keenly the death of their beloved and honored grandfather. Many of his relatives and personal friends from Maryland attended the funeral. PARTNERS DISAGREE Gaines Would Dissolve and Sues for Accounting. Proceedings in equity have been instituted by Frank Gaines against Aaron J. Gaskins, asking for a dissolution of partnership which has existed for the past nine years between them in the retail liquor and restaurant business at 320 8th street, northwest. The bill, filed by Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert and R. H. Yeatman, alleges that irreconcilable differences have arisen between the parties, and the court is asked to appoint a receiver to take charge of the business and wind it up, and compel the defendant to account. The good will of the business is said to be worth at least $10,000. NEGROES IN BUSINESS One of the drawbacks among Negroes in business is the low economic ideals of the race as a whole. Few Negroes will attempt to build up a really large business. When they have a few hundred dollars income, as much as they would earn at the trade or occupation at which they were formerly employed, they often then aspire for social rather than business leadership, and, being better off than the great mass of their race, they merely attempt to remain the "social leaders" of the group. This has been the rock on which many Negro caterers and harbers have wrecked their business. Then there is carelessness and indifference to business methods. The early cooperative results very often resulted in the accumulation of two or three hundred dollars of the money of a dozen or more individuals; then dissatisfaction followed on the part of the shareholders because of fancied or real reasons, often because they were not receiving fabulous amounts in dividends, or because they received no dividend the first month or so; and often because their unbonded treasurer misappropriated the funds, or left town. Thus have groceries, factories, and "syndicates" gone down in nearly every part of the country; and a kind of distrust is still felt in many communities. But each year better trained men are entering the field, and more success is assured; the day of wholesale failure of corporate efforts is rapidly passing, especially failure because of lack of business knowledge. While the signs do not point to anything especially remarkable, yet there is every evidence in Northern cities that an increasing number of Negroes will build up businesses catering chiefly to those of their own race, and employing a large number of their own people.—R. R. Wright, Jr., in the Southern Workman. Read The Bee. Tennessee Whiskey -A very rare 15 year old Bourbon of the finest quality and delicat taste. $5 gal. $1.25 full qt. CHRISTIAN XANDER'S Quality House 909 7th St. Phone 774 WeAre Always STRIVING WeAre Always STRIVING HOUSE AND HERRMANN To perfect our STORE SERVICE, to make it the best in the country. This vast business is planned to serve the public, to satisfy every customer, to give the best values for the money, and to sell only such Furniture as will give best service and make each cus- 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. COMMANDER·HENRY SCORES A HIT. One of the strongest adjuncts to the Army and Navy Union of the District of Columbia is the James A. Buchanan Garrison, of which Samuel T. Henry, formerly of the 24th Infantry, is grand commander. Mr. Henry organized this young garrison through his own personal influence and popularity with his comrades, and it is now easily the leading organization of its kind among our race in this jurisdiction. Mr. Henry has seen much active service on the frontier in this country and in the Philippines and now holds a responsible position in the War Department. At the last regular meeting of the garrison, General James A. Buchanan, a distinguished veteran of the Civil War and now retired, honored the gathering with his presence—foregoing an engagement at the White House—to thus encourage the gallant soldiers who had chosen to march under a banner bearing his name and who are still giving such tangible evidence of their loyalty to the old flag. Commander Henry, in thanking the general for his kindly remarks, delivered an address that aroused the enthusiasm to high pitch and evoked hearty applause at the hands of the eminent visitor. Commander Henry has been designated as an aid on the staff of the Department Commander, with rank of captain, the first instance where a colored man has been so honored. EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL. "In addition to the square deal in our own country, I want the Methodists and others to help me give the 'square deal' to Japan. I will see to it that in doing this our own citizens are protected. "I am not a sentimentalist. I am not afraid of invoking the "big stick' wherever it may be necessary Our national government has reached an agreement with Japan by which there can be a satisfactory solution to every question which may be at issue between the United States and Japan. I should be ashamed to invoke it unless it was necessary. And I want to see us, while insisting on justice being done us equally careful to do justice to others. "We are constantly giving to the people of the Philippines an increasing share in, an increasing opportunity to learn by practice, the difficult art of self-government. If we had abandoned them at the outset to their own devices, if we had, shirked our duty and sailed out of the islands, leaving them in a bloody welter of confusion, the chief sufferers would have been the Philippine people themselves. We are leading them forward in the right direction, and we are doing it because our people at home desire that they shall be treated right." President Roosevelt to Methodists. THOMAS J. CALLOWAY, Attorney at Law. 494 Louisiana Avenue. Washington, D. C General Pracitce. Phone M 2404 Prompt and Careful Attention to All Matters. TRY HIM. 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. MURRAY'S, SECOND STREET. S. W. J. D. O'CONNOR'S BUFFET, Cor. Seventh and P Sts. N. W. Tel. Lincoln 2969 SIGNORA ANNIE FAZZI All kinds of hair cleaned Wigs, braids,pompadours, puffs, and curls made to order. 801 East Capitol St. Wash, D. C. THE ONLY UP TO DATE HAIR DRESSING PARLOR IN THE CITY FOR COLORED LADIES. SCALP AND HAIR TREATMENT. ELECTRIC FACIAL AND SCALP MASSAGE. MANICURING, SHAMPOOING, ELECTRIC HAIR DRYING. HAIR CULTURE A SPECIALTY. ALL WORK DONE IN SEPARATE APARTMENTS. DAVIS & THORN, 1403 & 1405 T STREET NORTH WEST. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS, LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPAREL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Ave. N. W. can get it for 3 percent? II. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE, No. 314 Ninth Street N. W Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. You can save money. Straighten Your Hair Pomade (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Fifty years of success has proved its merits. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes barn, harsh, kinky or curly-hair straight, soft and glossy and easy to comb, and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length. Removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates and moistens the skin, prevents or breaks off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless—used with splendid results even on the youngest children. Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure, as ladies of refinement everywhere declare. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good." If you want the best results, buy the best Pomade—it will pay on. Look for this name Charles Ford Press On every package. If your druggist cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle regular size for - - - $0.50 Three bottles Six One bottle, small We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 13 East Kinsie St. FORDS HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Arenia Wanted Everywhere. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a street scene with buildings and a road. DR. MORSE'S DRUG STORE THE PALACE OF WEST END WHY WAIT? Never purchase inferior drugs. Always patronize a first class and up-to-date pharmacy, to have your prescriptions compounded. Use the best and purest soaps. Purchase fresh toilet articles. They can be obtained at the drug store of Dr. Morse. Everything in the drug linemay be found in Dr. Morse's drug store. 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? Work of the Colored Law and Order League of Baltimore, Md. James H. N Waring. 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. Phone. Main 7094 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. OLD MADE NEW. If you want your clothing cleaned, altered or repaired, you should send a card or call at the up-to-date repair establishment. All work guaranteed or money refunded. 614 D street, northwest. SAN ANTONIO THE MECCA Dr. G. J. Starnes, a member of the recent International Congress on Turberculosis, Washington, D. C., and a specialist on all lung and chest diseases, in addition to the use of Compound Oxygen, Compressed Air, and the Nebulizer, is using the best remedies introduced at that Congress, by the leading medical men of the profession. He is located in San Antonio Texas, the designated by the World's Medical Congress in 1896, a one of the best for people suffering with any form of lung trouble Address 324 W. Commerce Street Phone, Main 2524. ROBERT ALLEN, BUFFET AND FAMILY LIQUOR STORE 1917 14th St. N. W. Visit The Bes One of the leading places the city is that of Samuel Stewart, 1141 Seventh street northwest (between L and streets), Washington, D. C. Wines, Liquors, etc. THE BEST IN TOWN Buy your butter and egg from the Elgin Creamery, g and Louisiana Avenues, north west.