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Jan. 2, 200 THE BEE WASHINGTON Work Of The Baptist FOR WOMEN Miss N. H. Burroughs, Corresponding Secretary of the Woman's Convention, Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, a Washington girl who is "doing things.' Through her efforts six acres of land have been purchased in the District oof Columbia on which a National Training School for women and girls will be erected. Miss Burroughs and several of her assistants will be in the city during the month of February to hold meetings in the interest of the proposed school. The Trustees of the Institution are planning to open the school in the Fall. There is a ten room building already on the premises but it is inadequate for the work under contemplation. The Convention is going to put up a seventy-five thousand dollar building and the work of raising the funds for this purpose is being vigorously pushed by their energetic Secretary. It is to be distinctively a school for women and girls because the promoters believe that for the more satisfactory development of the type of women the race now needs in its effort at home making and moral uplift, a separate and distinct school will give better results. The courses of study will be adjusted to meet the practical needs of women in the Industrial and Religious World. Perhaps some of us think we have enough Industrial Schools, but if the special work outlined by the promoters of this movement is put into operation we will soon have an army of trained women for our own homes and for the homes of others, that will be a benediction to the race. At any rate the school is an assured fact and it is safe to say that Miss Burroughs is going to do some unique educational work for the women of her race. She has already received applications from hundreds of girls throughout the country whom she has touched and inspired, who are simply waiting for the doors of the Institution to open. The great National Baptist Convention is backing the enterprise. The beautiful property at Lincoln is over half paid for. Attorney William L. Pollard is the legal representative of the Board of Trustees. Rev. Walter H. Brooks and Julia Mason Layton are the representatives of the District of Columbia on the Trustee Board. A MISSOURI NEGRO IN THE FRONT RANKS From the Pallidium Mr. John A. Lankford, of Washington, D. C., the well known architect and builder, and the greatest architect of his race, who is recognized all over the country as an authority on designing, erecting, and as a teacher of scientific industrial work, 100 ```markdown ``` MISS M. M. KIMBALL Miss M. M. Kimball, Field Missionary of the Woman's Convention in Washington to assist Miss Borroughs in the great Training School effort. VOL.XXIX NO37 has been tendered a position by the Government of the United States as one of the constructional engineers on the Panama Canal. He has also been prominently MR. L. A. LANKEFORD MR. J. A. LANKFORD. spoken of by his many friends throughout the country as being the supervising architect of the United States under the new administration. Uncle Sam would do well if this young competent Negro would fill either of these two positions. But, we hope however, that Mr. Lankford will not accept any position under the United States Government. He is too bright a young man. The business, educational and religious institutions need his services, and he can do a great deal more for his race and mankind in the sphere in which he is now. I hope his Missouri friends will urge him not to accept any government or political position. ANNIE V. MOORE ELECTED Chosen Grand Royal Matron of Grand Chapter, O. E. S., D. C. The Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of the District of Columbia jurisdiction was convened in seventeenth annual communication last week at Masonic Temple, 5th street and Virginia avenue southeast, the grand royal matron, Mrs. Oceana Brooks presiding. The following committees were appointed: Committee on Credentials—Louise Henderson, Mary J. Adams, Florence Marshall and Mamie L. Stewart. Committee on grand officers' address—James C. Bampfield, Margaret A. Ferguson and Joseph T. Minor. Committee on Jurisprudence—James O. Bampfield, Anna V. Thomas and J. Thomas Tascoe. Committee on Finance and Returns—Elizabeth W. Marshall, Julia A. Harris and J. R. F. Browne. Committee on Constitution and By-Laws—Rebecca J. Taylor, -Rebecca F. Williams and Samuel T. Craig. Committee on Charters and Dispensations—Katie Wood Harris, Florence Marshall and Mary E. Neal. Committee on Supreme Grand Chapter—Louisa Henderson, M. Alice Parker and James O. Bampfield. Committee on Appeals and Grievances—Anna V. Thomas, Marie L. Johnson and Alexander S. Howard. ```markdown ``` C. MRS. L. M. JACKSON * Mrs. L. M. Jackson, Field Missionary of the Woman's Convention Auxiliary, to the National Baptist Convention, who will be in Washington to assist Miss Borroughs, in the great Training School effort. Mrs. L. M. Jackson, Field Missionary of the Woman's Convention Auxiliary, to the National Baptist Convention, who will be in Washington to assist Miss Borroughs in the great Training School effort. Mrs. L. M. Jackson, Field Missionary, Auxiliary, to the National Baptistington to assist Miss Borroughs, in The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale image with a blurry and pixelated appearance. MISS NANNIE H. BURRÓUGHS. ONE OF THE MOST GIFTED SPEAKERS IN THE COUNTRY, AND A WOMAN OF ENERGY. ONE OF THE MOST GIFTED AND A WOMAN OF ENERGY. Committee on Foreign Correspondence—M. Alice Parker. Committee on Condolence—Julia A. Harris, Rachael Smith and Louise A. Collins. Eastern Star Home Association trustees—Silas S. Thompson, M.D., president; Anna V. Thompkins, vice president; James O. Bampfield, secretary; Joseph T. Minor, treasurer; Mrs. Oceana Brooks, Mrs. Helen A. Jackson, Mrs. Mary A. Parker, Mrs. E. B. Davis, Mrs. Anna R. Robinson, Mrs. Mary J. Adams, Mrs. Anna V. Thomas, Alexander S. Howard, Charles H. Young, Osborne T. Taylor, J. Thomas Tascoe, J. F. N. Wilkenson, Sr. and J. R. F. Browne. The Grand Chapter closed after having elected and appointed the following grand officers: Grand Royal Matron, Miss Annie V. Moore, Grand Royal Patron, J. R. F. Browne, Associate Grand Royal Matron, Miss Janie L. Cox; Associate Grand Royal Patron, J. Thomas Tascoe; Grand Treasurer, Sarah P. Alexander; Grand Secretary, Miss Ellen Wayne; Grand Conductress, Florida Minor; Associate Grand Conductress, Emma Smith; Grand Marshal, Miss Eva Lucas; Grand Lecturer, Marie L. Johnson; Grand Chaplain, Alexander S. Howard; Grand Warder, Mary Miller; Grand Sentinel, John M. Hutchinson; Grand Truth, Mary J. Adams; Grand Faith, Miss Ella of the Woman's Convention Convention, who will be in Wash-the great Training School effort. SPEAKERS IN THE COUNTRY, Jones; Grand Wisdom, Miss Rebecca F. Williams; Grand Charity, E. B. Davis; Grand Herald, Miss Mamie L. Stewart; Grand Organist, Miss Julia A. Taylor. The Grand Chapter of Maryland was represented by Grand Royal Matron Taylor, Grand Royal Patron Dodd and Grand Secretary Upshur, and several past grand officers. Past Grand Royal Matron Mrs. Hattie E. Lee, on behalf of Prince Hall Chapter, No. 12, presented to Mrs. Oceana Brooks, Past Grand Royal Matron, a solid silver soup tureen and ladle. The officers were installed by Past Grand Royal Patron William A. Baltimore, assisted by Past Grand Royal Matron Mrs. Elizabeth W. Marshall as Grand Marshall. MANY TEACHERS COMPLAIN. It is claimed that the members of the Board of Education are not aware of the numerous complaints of the teachers in the public schools. The Bee refers particularly to the colored teachers. A representative of The Bee was told this week by a teacher of high standing that almost every colored teacher in the public schools is glad when Friday of each week ends and sorry when Monday comes. The colored teachers are overworked. From the Journal of Education. Teachers should organize in every city, county and state. The New York teachers and the Chicago Federation of Teachers have taught their fellow-teachers a noble lesson. The Chicago principals are strengthening their organization and making it a power. It is no objection that mistakes will be made. Of course there will be mistakes. Labor organizations have advanced over a highway paved with mistakes, but every one of these has been a springboard on which to make more rapid progress. Trusts and corporations organizations have made great mistakes, but have not stepped backward in consequence. The same is true with all organizations for civic reform. They all make mistakes, they fumble, but they do not tumble. The next great educational advance is likely to be along the line of close protective, and promotive organization. The teachers will present a sorry spectacle in life if they remain as individuals. The wrongs that the teachers suffer individually and collectively can be righted more quickly, more completely, and with less waste of time and money through a well organized association than in any other way. Superintendents, principals, secondary school teachers, special teachers as a whole and grade teachers should each have their own most efficient organizations. Have no fear of mistakes; only learn from them. ```markdown ``` [Image of a black-and-white portrait of a man with a white beard and a dark shirt. The background is a solid black oval. There are no visible texts or markings on the image.] --- MRS. E. E. WHITFIELD Field Missionary of the Woman's Convention nal Baptist Convention. Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, Field Missionary of the Woman's Convention Auxiliary, to the National Baptist Convention. They claim that unnecessary studies are put upon them to teach which are of no benefit to the schools. At least two-thirds of the teachers will be glad when the pension bill becomes a law. Many of them would retire immediately if they could. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN ATTORNEY WM. L. POLLARD, URGES TEACHERS TO ORGANIZE PARAGRAPHIC Major W. Haverstick, general inspector of public buildings, paid a high compliment to Dr. J. E. Wilson the postmaster at Florence, South Carolina, for the excellent condition in which the building was kept. Mr. William P. Green, son of Mr. John P. Green, has announced his intention of being a candidate at large for the Republican nomination for councilman. The Afro-American Ledger took the same view of the remark of Bishop Lampton as we did, last week. It is rumored that some of the mulattoes of Petersburg, Virginia, are trying to organize a "lily white club." Andrew Helm has been selected to serve on the grand jury in Madison County, Mississippi, Circuit Court. He is the first colored man to serve on this jury since 1878. Mr. Roscoe C. Bruce is booked to deliver an address on "The Life of Abraham Lincoln" at the banquet of the Attucks Republican Club, Cleveland, Ohio, February 12. Mrs. M. A. Miror, of this city, read a paper on "Unity" before the True Reformers' Rosebud Nursery Convention, which was in session last Tuesday and Wednesday in Philadelphia. The Farmer's Courier says there is less race barrier in Darlington, South Carolina, than anywhere in the whole "Southland." The Senate added $2,019,672.64 to the District appropriation making the whole amount $11,974,722.16. The District appreciates the action of the Senate in making the addition over the amount recommended by the House. The commissioner's will receive $6,000 a year. Mr. Henry L. West, who was appointed last week for the third time as District Commissioner, was given the oath of office last Tuesday in the boardroom of the new municipal building. Mr. William Howard Taft will be made a Mason at sight in Cincinnati, Ohio, Thursday, February 18. In deciding a case against the Standard Oil Company the Supreme Court decided that the employer is responsible for the acts of the employee while working for another. The bill making February 12 a legal holiday, and giving the president the authority to issue a proclamation has passed both Houses of Congress, and an appropriation og $50,000 was made for the building of a highway between Washington and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to be called "The Lincoln Way." 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He fired and killed a big lioness. The other two jumped up but he was ready and shot another (younger) lioness. The young lion which was left ran behind some brushwood. Erasmus first collected his donkeys and brought them into safety and then once more carefully manhandled the scene of the fight. It order to find out if the two lionesses were dead he fired another shot at one of them. This disturbed the surviving lion who thereupon came forth roaring. Erasmus was again ready and shot him dead on the spot. Asked by the Volkestem correspondent whetter he was alone at the time, Erasmus replied; "Oh, no, Oom,' I had my little Kafir boy, with me.'—The skins were sold in Pietersburg—Pretoria, Volksstem. Potionous Brazilian Vipers. Much is made of the lance-head viper, "the most deadly of all know reptiles," brought from Brazil to New York for the purpose of an operation which will give a serum that is practically extinct. There are several singularly interesting snakes in Brazil. The suru cueu is supposed to cause death in six hours, it is sometimes found nine feet long. Its skin is a dirty tawny yellow, with dark brown lozenges on the back. It is said to be attracted by fire but seldom to injure travellers. The fiercest of the lance-headed viperis is the Jararoca, and it, also, it a dirty yellow, but it is brown-black about the tail.—Boston Herald. Birda, Fruit, Dead Leaves. The Moki Indian women of Arizona have an ingenious and romantic form of coifure. When young these women coil their tresses at the sides of their heads, so as to represent the buds of a native plant. This signifies that they themselves are in the flush of youth and of marringable age. When they are married their hair is arranged to represent the fruit of the plant; while in old age their jocks hang straggling down their backs, typical of the withered stalk of the dead or dying plant. Thic. cresc. sf ff dim. p Minuet, 2 pp-2d p. Answers. ____ Answers. Brides Older Than Bridegrooms. The vital statistics prepared by City Clerk Entwisle of Salem shows that during 1907 there were 479 marriage licenses issued and 306 solemnized in the city, which is 18 fewer than the previous year. The oldest bridegroom was 68 and the oldest bride 50, while the youngest bridegroom was 16 and the youngest bride 15. Seventy-one brides were older than the bridegrooms.—Boston Transcript. Vegetable Milk. "Vegetable milk" is used in Japan. It is made from the soja bean. The liquid is exactly like 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 is boiled down till it has the consistency of condensed milk. Valuable Relics. At an auction sale at Christie's in London of the late Marchloness of Conyngham's art collection a silver ewer and dish, weighing together 90 ounces, a gift of George IV to an ancestor of the Marchloness, sold for $21,000. A Venerable Turtle. A Massachusetts boy, Nathan Sampson, has found a venerable turtle which bears markings made by his grandfather, now 81 years old, which were put on in 1840, and by his great-grandfather, who marked the same turtle in 1816. Slightly Mixed. The story is now going the rounds of the country papers about a man who visited the paying-teller's window in a bank and asked for one of the new coins with "God Bless Our Home" left off. A Healthful Occupation Bull fighters receive $417 per hour, and the occupation is so healthful that unless killed by accident its followers. invariably reach a green old age. Newspapers in Persia Persian newspapers are reproduced from handwriting by lithography. no types being used. Vlennas Beggars Vienna has 32,000 street beggars, and many of them make a better living than workmen. It has been estimated that a London fog weighs 3,000,000,000 tons. 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"This money producing machine has a smooth demonstrator who will, after getting a prospective victim interested, turn the crank and grind out a $20 note, which, it is needless to say, is genuine. The victim shows the bill to a bank cashier, and hears it pronounced good, and his mercenary nature being aroused, he sees visions of gigantic wealth, and hands over to Mr. Sharper $500, or at least $250, for the instrument that is going to make him a Rookefeller. 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 on 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. Trogs big and ferocious, given to making vicious springs when closely approached; the capybara, a cavy "contented with the bulk of a sheep"; the huge copu rat and the swarthy piglike tapir are frequently seen. 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 Bora, Scotland, are so similar to the living trees that at first sight no difference is apparent. Only an examination of the structure of the calls reveals a variation.—Youth's Companion. For Pressing Platter, Ekirts. Plaited Skirts which have been washed are difficult to press. Time and expense may be saved by having the work done after the following method, which is fo. woolen skirts especially: Before the skirt has become badly creased or rumpled run a basting thread, using short, even stitches, down the entire length of each crease which marks the folds of the plaits. By this means, after the skirt has been washed, the proper location of each lest can readily be determined, and the pressing done successfully. Balzac in Church Pew. 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It makes harsh, stubborn kinky, curly hair soft, silky and glossy, enables you to comb it with ease and to dress it in any style that you may wish. KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING by the scalp, increasing the growth and giving KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is for him order it for you; he can get it. If SPECIAL OFFER.—To prove the quality bottle of Kink-ike, price 35 cents, one cents. both for only 50 cents, or six boi stores. Henry Evins,928 F street north wtst. R. Ballinger, Pro KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING by supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair tones up and nourishes the scalp, increasing the growth and giving new life and vigor to the hair. KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is for sale at all druggists for 35c per bottle. If your druggist does not keep it have him order it for you; he can get it. If not, send rue 50c, and I will send same to you, prepaid. SPECIAL OFFER. To prove the quality and superio lity of our goods over all others, we will sell one full-size bottle of Kink-lite, price 35 cents, one cake of Kink-lite Soap, the best shampoo and Toilet Soap in the world, price 26 cents, both for only 50 cents, or six bottles and six cakes of soap for $3.00. Special offer good only at the following stores: Henry Evins,928 F street north. F. A. Tschiffeley, 485 Pennsyl- William H. Davis, 2001 Elevwtst. vania avenue northwest. enth street northwest. R. Ballinger, Prop 343 W 14th St New YorkCity IF YOU WANT A PLACE TO BOAR ADVERTISE Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District. FUROPEAN AND AMERI- LAN. Good Rooms and Lodging, 50., 75c. and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a Call James Otoway Holmes, Prop. Washington, D. C. Main Phone 2315. Never fails; nothing like it for ha Price, 25 and 50 cents a box. For sa Board & McGuire, 1912 1-2 Fourte Mayer, Fourth and N streets north F streets southwest; A. F. Pride. T. Georgetown, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE Box 107, Goods mailed on receipt of price. THE BEE AND McCALL'S GREAT FASHION MAGAZINE for one year for $2.00. COUPOX. Editor Bee:— Find enclosed two dollars. Send to my address below The Bee and McCall's Fashion Magazine for one year. No..... Street..... Town or City.... BUY THE NEW HOME LIGHT RUNNING SEWING MACHINE For twenty-five long years—a never been a remedy equal to Elli imasmatic diseases. Thousands have results. Malaria is prevalent now, of you. Begin the use of Babek m will tell you that Babek is the best. For MALARIA, C Before You Purchase Any Other Write THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY ORANGE, MASS. Many Sewing Machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the "New Home" is made wear. Our guaranty never runs out. We make Sewing Machines to suit all conditions of the trade. The "New Home" stands at the head of all High-grade family sewing machines. Sold by authorized dealers only. FOR SALE BY --- ```markdown ``` MADAM ROBINSON Go to HOLMES' HOTEL, No. 333 Virginia Ave., S.W. Kink-line for the past year and my hair is growing at al hair dressing and tonic I have ever used, altogether other oils and vaselines on the market. It makes my hair so soft, removed all dandruff and stopped it from falling out, and do it up in any of the many styles that I use on the hair, and I would not be without it. Yours sincerely, M.M. Dressing is a delightful perfumed tonic prepared largely for needles to be absolutely safe and harmless. It makes hair shiny and glossy, enables you to comb it with ease and may wish. Needed oils directly to the roots of the hair tones up and vee and vigor to the hair. Druggists for 35c per bottle. If your druggist does not need 50c, and I will send same to you, prepaid. Tschiffeley, 485 Pennsyl- William H. Davis, nue northwest. enth street northwest. 3 W 14th St New York RedSkin MadeLight Centuries scientific men have been trying to make colored, not by artificial whitening, but in a natural Chemical Wonder Co., of New York, has made Wonder, which does bring a lighter natural color to the skin of soap for $3.00. Special offer good only at the Tschiffeley, 485 Pennsyl- William H. Davis, nue northwest. enth street northwest. The effect on the colored countenance is made complexion Wonder is 50c. The Chemical Wonder preparation which is indispensable for colorful white people. It is called Odor Wonder, a treatment which prevents perspirati on odor and encircles the daintiness. It will make anyone physically or business circles. Our men customers sit in banks, clubs, or business houses. Our women faster in life. Price of Odor Wonder, $1.00. Wonder Comb will straighten any hair. A head metallic. Will last a life-time—50c. Don't fail. Odor Grow fertilizes the scalp; supplies now does hair grow lengthy; gives the scalp strength to hair from falling—50c. Uncurl—This preparation uncurls knots and hair pliable, so as to dress well.—50c. We specialties will do more to advance colored people commercially than showy garments or gew-gaw hair very free. Applications for agency considered Co., 2 Rector Street, New York City, selling a Wonder Company. Mundin, 100 20th St., Washington, D. C. McGuire, 14th St., Washington, D. C. FREE OFFER ColoredSkin MadeLighter; ColoredSkin MadeLighter; For centuries scientific men have been trying to make dark skin lighter colored, not by artificial whitening, but in a natural way. At last the Chemical Wonder Co., of New York, has discovered Complexion Wonder, which does bring a lighter natural color every time it is applied. The effect is not artificial. The lighter color is natural. The effect on the colored countenance is magical. The price of Complexion Wonder is 50c. The Chemical Wonder Co. has another preparation which is indispensable for colored people, as well as white people. It is called Odor Wonder, a toilet preparation which prevents perspirati on odor and encircles the body with perfumed daintiness. It will make anyone physically welcome in society or business circles. Our men customers secure better positions in banks, clubs, or business houses. Our women customers advance faster in life. Price of Odor Wonder, $1.00. Our Wonder Comb will straighten any hair. A heavy comb, magneto-metallic. Will last a life-time—50c. Don't fail to order one. Wonder Grow fertilizes the scalp; supplies nourishment which makes hair grow lengthy; gives the scalp strength which prevent the hair from falling—50c. Wonder Uncurl—This preparation uncurls knots and kinks and makes the hair pliable, so as to dress well.—50c. We promise that our specialties will do more to advance colored people socially and commercially than showy garments or gew-gaw jewelry. Delivery free. Applications for agency considered. M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York City, selling agents for Chemical Wonder Company. Ross & Mundin, 100 20th St., Washington, D. C. Board & McGuire, 14th St., Washington, D. C. ME-LANGE BEFORE SLY AFTER 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 n, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE M'F'G. CO., East Oran 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'FG. 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 miasmatic diseases. Thousands have used it with most gratifying results. Malaria is prevalent now. Do not wait for it to take hold of you. Begin the use of Babek now. 50c Bottles. Your druggists will tell you that Babek is the best thing he sells. For MALARIA, CHILLS & FEVER If you are unable to secure Bab in your vicinity write to Kloczew Street, Washington, D. C. --- UNDERT EMB UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS WM. T. NEWMAN & CO., Undertakers and Embalmers Northwest. Prices Moderate. Carriages for All Occasions. Newman & Co. wishes to announce to the public that they have opened a modern Funeral Paidress, and are prepared to render nothing but "Moderate Prices." We solicit your patron for your former patronage, are yours, WM. T. NEWMAN & CO. Undertakers and Embalmer, formerly of Georgetown, D. C. H. Winslow STAKER AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER. FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE. WELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Hiring, Levery and Sale Stable. for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction given at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office brantet, Alexandria, Va. Office, Main 1727. for Stable, Main 1428-5. TABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. Immodate 50 Horses. our new and modern stable. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. Hidney Pittman Architect BING IN TER COLOR DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRAFFIC & INK BLUE PRINTING CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY. M. Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N. m. Cannon, 1225 and, 1227 7th Street, N. W. OLE DISTRIBUTER OF OLD PUR SIM WHITE HIGH DEGRE 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. UNDERTAKER AND PRACTICAL EMBALMER. ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. JH DABNEY JH DABNEY FUNERAL 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 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. Call and inspect our new and modern stable. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. W.SidneyPittman Architect RENDERING IN PATENT DRAWINGS MONOTONE, WATER COLOR DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRAC AND PEN & INK BLUE PRINTING STEEL CONSTRUCTION ASPECIALTY. Phone: Main 6059-M. Office 494 Louisiana Ave., N.W. 1225 and, 1227 7th Street, N.W. OLE}DISTRIBUTER OF,OLD,PUR SIM WHISKE because of the exceptional attention is stowed on the making. The only cheesiness in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made on several of the season's handsomest lasts, the most popular leathers. Looks first every time it's worth your while in and for the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy. Always welcome. because of the exceptional attention bestowed on the making. The only cheapness in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made on several of the season's handsomest lasts, in the most popular leathers. Looks first that way every time. It's worth your while to in and look the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy. Always welcome. Edward E. Thomas. 1. OF SATISFACTION IS A RARE THING IN MOST $3.00 SHOES. SHOES AT THIS PRICE USUALLY LACK STYLE OR COMFORT OR BOTH. THE STYLE OF MORE EXPENSIVE SHOES AND GOOD SOLID VALUE ARE FOUND IN OUR SIGNET SHOP THE REE PUBLISHED 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. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months...1.00 Three months....50 Subscription monthly...20 THE COLORED YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION There is a struggle among the colored Young Men's Christian Associations. Just what the colored people want the white people to do, The Bee is unable to state. Now, Mr. John D. Rockefeller pledged twenty-five thousand dollars to the colored Young Men's Christian Association, provided the other twenty-five thousand was raised by the colored people. The Bee understands that many of those who contributed money to the guarantee fund of the colored Young Men's Christian Association, about one third of the subscribers have paid. Just think of it! A colored population of over eighty-five thousand people cannot or refuse to raise the other twenty-five thousand dollars is something to be considered. What does it mean? There are some colored people who are ready and willing to spend other people's money but slow to contribute their own money to a worthy cause. Many of them want to dance to the music when some one else is paying but very seldom, if ever want to pay their share of the expenses. Some colored people are very emotional and enthusiastic at times, but, the moment the enthusiasm wears off, then comes the silence and laggardness. Ten chances to one that Dr. Washington through his goodness of heart will be compelled to beg the balance of the money for the Young Men's Christian Association, that many of these puffed up and pretended race enthusiasts have subscribed and refused or decline to pay. Those who subscribed and haven't paid should have their names pasted in a conspicuous place in the city, or in every church entrance with the following inscription: "I subscribed to the building fund of the colored Young Men's Christian Association, but since all of the enthusiasm is over and those who know I subscribed have passed from notice, I don't think that I will pay." Many of those who stood up in True, Reformers' Hall and gave their names knew at the time that they were showing off. The greatest colored man in the city is Henry Chase, who gave his check for five hundred dollars, and the day the corner stone was laid not a mention was made of his name. The small fools and the big fools occupied conspicuous seats upon the stage and were most active in showing their long ears and gray hairs. While the object of the Young Men's Christian Association is a good one and ought to be supported, The Bee never believed that Christians should worship separate and apart from each other. If they believe in a God they ought to know there is but one heaven and one hell. A sinner is a sin- --- MISS LIGGONS The case of Miss Martha Liggons, a teacher in the colored schools, is a sad one. A woman who has, at all times, been a benefactress to everybody in need. Hundreds of the best people in the community know that Miss Liggons has made hundreds of personal sacrifices for those in distress. What is her reward? A good and useful woman's reputation and character blackened by those she has helped. Accused of acts of which she is not guilty. Pursued like a hound and held up to ridicule and scorn by whom? Those with whom she has spent the best portion of her life have stood behind her back ready to assassinate her by virtue of hearsay evidence. There is not a teacher in the public schools who will say that Miss Liggons has not at all times done her duty and has been faithful to her trust. Who are her accusers? Her colored companions and associates, relatives of her dead friend for whom she made so many sacrifices. The sending out of a circular letter requiring teachers to state the amount collected or given by them, and to whom given and for whom. Tale-bearers going to her home and telling her that she is to be criminally prosecuted, threw the poor woman into a condition from which it is doubtful that she will recover. What good have these tale-bearers and scandal mongers done? The harm that they have done to this poor woman will be a curse upon them. Her condition is most pitiful. No human heart can appreciate her condition only by direct contact with her. She is a weak woman, who has been driven to distraction by vile and vulgar tongues. She has been made a victim of abuse by those she has served during her long and useful life. No labor was too hard for Miss Liggons to perform. No person was too sick for her to visit and give aid. She has gone without things herself to give ease and comfort to those in distress. Her misfortune is due almost to her colored associates and those Ne- THE PARADE From the Chicago Defender The Negroes of Washington, D. C. have sacrificed the interests of the race just for the sake of a few brass buttons, by clamoring for a "Jim Crow" line in the inaugural parade in March. Such skunks ought to have been sent down with the S. S. Republic C. Q. D. The citizens must by all means boycott them. HOTEL MACEO. When visiting New York City, stop at the Hotel Maceo, 213 West 53rd. Street, corner Broadway. Steam heated. Telephone, Box Columbus. B. F. Thomas, Prop. Ceylon the Only Part of the World Where They Exist. What a sight for a Ceylon elephant hunter would be the first view of a herd of African elephants—all tuskers! It is a singular thing that Ceylon is the only part of the world where the male elephants have no tusks; they have miserable little grubbers projecting two or three inches from the upper jaw and inclining downward. Nothing produces either ivory or horn in fine specimens throughout Ceylon. Although some of the buffaloes have tolerably fine heads, they will not bear a comparison with those of other countries. The horns of the native cattle are not above four inches in length. The elk and the spotted deers antlers are small compared with deer of their size in India. This is more singular, as it is evident from the geological formation that at some remote period Ceylon was not an island, but formed a portion of the main land. It is thought there must be elements wanting in the Ceylon pasturage for the formation of ivory.—Ceylon Manual. Smokeless Coal. A London inventor claims to have discovered a process for producing smokeless coal, apparently by distillation of coal at a low temperature. This, after distillation, is said to deposit a very brilliant substance, the heating properties of which are far greater than those of the original coal, and which is absolutely free from smoke and dirt. The inventor contends that efforts to overcome the smoke plague have hitherto been unsuccessful because they have been made in the wrong direction, and that by the extraction of the smoke-producing material in coal before being burned, he has been successful in producing a smokeless coal. Electrocuting Animals The slaughter of animals for food by electrocution is being experimented by Dr. Leduc, a French scientist, who has been conducting his investigations in the French abbattoirs. He has been using the intermittent low tension currents and says that he is satisfied that the system is painless, the central functions of perception being first destroyed and then those of circulation and respiration, so that there is neither suffering nor reaction in the animals thus killed. The doctor is endeavoring to devise some piece of apparatus by which the killing of cattle may be accomplished by electricity with economy and colority. The Shy Man. Women show no mercy to the shy man, for he stands outside of the compass of convention. Could he break out all might be saved; the man might be permanently cured. But he cannot. He has been brought up to respect convention. His muscles may be of steel, his heart of fire, but in his soul the spirit of difference holds him in a vice. In a drawing room he stands gaping, quaking, a prey to introspective torment—he who would perhaps storm a rampart with a triumphant smile a. His lips.—London Observer. Hanging Pictures Dangerous "Railroad casualties receive wide publicity," said an insurance man. "that there is a common belief on the part of the public that one is more liable to accidents while traveling than when living the simple life in the confines of his home. "As a matter of cold fact, statistics show that accident insurance companies pay more money to people who get kurt hanging pictures or taking stoves apart than they do to the victims of head-on collisions. It sounds strange, but it's the truth." —Kansas City Journal. Three Men to Move Book. There lies in the British Museum the largest book yet printed, a colossal atlas of engraved ancient Dutch maps. It takes three men to move it from the giant book case in which it is stored in the library of the museum. It is bound in leather, magnificently decorated, and is fastened with clasps of solid silver, richly gilt. It is nearly seven feet high and weighs 500 pounds and was presented to King Charles II. before he left Holland in the year 1660. Valuable East African Forest. The Colonial Office recently sent out an expert to report on the Kenya forest, in the East Africa protectorate. He finds the forest extends 287 miles long by eight miles broad, and comprises 1,000,000 acres of timber. Taking the average value of the 2½d. per cubic foot, this works out to £23 per acre, or a total value for the whole forest of £22,000,000.—London Tit-Bits. Dead Historians. I for my part believe in the dead historian. I glory in the possession of some hundreds of volumes by them. A great deal of cant is talked and written on this subject. There is an idea in some minds that a book on history to be good must be new. In nine cases cut of ten the new book is a common-place re-statement of facts that were better presented by an older writer.—The Sphere. A Man and a Woman. A man's idea of being stylishly dressed is to wear something in which he looks atrociously bad; a woman's to wear something no other woman can duplicate. The Clever Little Weasel and His Means of Defense. Take another of our animals, a fierce little weasel, clad in summer in a coat of brown. in winter turning white, but always with a jet black tip to the tail. Theermine, as it is incorrectly called in its winter coat, has an easy time of it, sneaking upon the mice and birds upon which it preys, but when a hawk takes after it in an open field in the sunlight or an owl in the moonlight, it would have but short shrift with all its sinuous leaping, were it not that the black tail tip is so conspicuous that it constantly attracts the eye and allows the pure white of the body to be confused with the snow. Even when we place a dead weasel on the snow and look at it from a distance we realize how true this is, and how valuable must be the pencil tufts of black hairs to this little vermin who spends his life in hunting or being hunted.—The Outing Magazine. Everyone of Them a Bird. A current newspaper item is as follows: "The wife of a Methodist minister in West Virginia, has been married three times. Her malden name was Partridge; her first husband was named Robin; her second husband, Sparrow; and the present one's name is Quayle. There are two young Robins, one Sparrow, and three little Quayles in the family. One grandfather was a Swan, and another was a Jay; but he's dead and now a bird of Paradise. "They live on Hawk-ave., Eagleville, Canary Islands, and the fellow who wrote this article is a lyre bird and an interesting relative of the family." Arctic Dog Life. Nowhere in the world has the dog such unrestricted right of way as in our most northerly possession—Alaska. In winter, when the more than 60,000 square miles of territory are sealed up in solid ice, dogs are almost the sole means of getting from place to place—in fact, they seem necessary to life itself. The aristocrats of Arctic dog life are the mail teams in the service of the United States Government. They are to-day a superior breed to the dogs employed some half dozen years ago before great gold discoveries demanded increased mall service.—St. Nicholas. Names that Don't Nama. Many chemical names convey no exact idea of the things they stand for. Oil of vitriol is no oil, neither are oils of turpentine and kerosene. Copperas is an iron compound and contains no copper. Salts of lemon is the extremely poisonous oxalic acid. Carbolic acid is not an acid but an alcohol. Cobalt contains none of that metal but arsenic. Soda water has no trace of soda, and sugar of lead has no sugar; cream of tartar has nothing of cream, nor milk of lime any milk. German silver has no silver and blacklead no lead. Dora Around Blacksmith Shops Two or three dogs are nearly always to be found loafing about every blacksmith shop. This fact is so well recognized that detectives when sent out after valuable dogs that have been lost invariably visit first all the blacksmith shops in the neighborhood. The reason why dogs visit the blacksmith shops is that they love inordinately the odor and the taste of burning hoofs. They sniff the odor as a woman sniffs a rose, and they eat the hoof parlings as a gourmet eats truffles.—Minneapolis Journal. Supply of Gold. It is mainly from Africa, America and Australia that the world draws its supply of gold, some $400,-000,000 worth won regularly every year. Africa leads with about $150,-000,000; next comes the United States with about $95,000,000; Australia ranks third with some $85,-000,000, while Russia, both in Europe and Asia, Mexico, Canada and several other countries, make up the remainder. A Long Sleep. An astonishing trance case has come to light in Berlin. A clerk, aged 46—a healthy normal man—suddenly fell asleep in June 1904. All efforts to awaken him were unsuccessful and the sleeper since then has never opened his eyes. He breathes regularly and swallows his food mechanically, but is insensible to the severest attempts to arouse him. Luce Curtains. Lace window curtains should always be soaked for an hour in cold water to which a little borax has been added, before being put into warm auds. This goes out the smoky smell that is sometimes so noticeable in curtains that have been used in a city. Life in Germany. Every one who has travelled in Germany is familiar with the word "verboten"—forbidden. He finds it is verboten to almost everything which he thinks he has been accustomed to do in the United States. Chicago Standard. A. Valuable Belle. A thirteenth century copper and gilt ciborium, supposed to have come from Malmesbury abbey, was sold by auction in London for $30,000. ANTIQUITY OF GLASS. Made in Egypt Thousands of Years Before the Christian Era. Though the art of making glass of certain kinds is very old, spectacles had to wait on the discovery or invention of some method that would produce it perfectly transparent. Specimens of glass have been found in the Egyptian tombs that are more than 4,000 years old, and glass bottles are represented on tombs at least 1,500 years earlier. In Mesopotamia the art of making glass has been at least 2,000 years of antique. art. water out im- That window glass, such as is now in current use, was slow to gain currency is shown by the little panes in many old buildings in Europe. They are usually round, or nearly so, and so small that one of them can easily be held between the tips of the fingers and the thumb. Cards for Everything. So thoroughly has the card index or catalogue become a part of modern business that practically no activity is without it. Brides keep the list of presents on cards. Pastors are adopting the card index to keep the name and addresses of their parishioners. Not long ago the complete list of members of the Grand Lodge of Masons of New York was transferred to cards. There are a million names. Owners of stables and kennels keep the records of their animals on cards instead of in books. Writers now keep cards on which they put down "experiences" or "episodes" to be filed away and to be used for material when they get down to writing.—Sat. Evg. Post. Followers of Mark Twain. The latest addition to the fresh air fiends seems to be included in the young ambulance surgeons. In spite of near-to zero weather it is common to see one of these young men responding to a hurry call without a hat, and it is quite as common a sight to see them, even at night time, when it always seems colder than in the day time, seated on the rear seat of the ambulance, attired in white duck trousers. Doubless it is only a part of the exuberance of youth, but duck trousers on a night when the mercury is trying to push the bottom out of the thermomter do seem a trifle out of place. Saying Paper. The price of paper has increased so much in the last few years that we may have to do our writing on bark or celluloid. But here is a pointer: One of the big firms in New York, employing 7,000 people, has a way of assisting you to save letter paper, and at the same time serves itself in a matter of file and record. In writing to a customer, for instance, only one side of the sheet is used. Sheets are made of many sizes, to fit the length of all correspondence. At the bottom is printed in blue ink: "If necessary to reply, please do so on the back of this letter. This is a clever idea." Good Sentries. "Silly goose" is an expression which should be used by the extremely ignorant alone. No bird requires more patience to shoot with gun or camera, especially the latter. When feeding you will find flocks varying in size on open ground, and nearly always on such ground that a stalk is impossible. On the outskirts of these flocks you will always find sentries with heads erect, eyes and ears alert, the slightest sound or movement and you are detected—true descendants from the ancient preservers of Rome. —Country Life. Prince Blsmarck. Bismarck himself, was a tremendous smoker, eater, and drinker, and would stride about the house followed by his dogs. The pipes and long cigars which he smoked in a day would have killed an ordinary man. He loved to pour into a huge stein a bottle of champagne and then a bottle of porter, and drink the whole mixture off at a single draft. Bismarck 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 natural wonder on earth?" It is easy to answer now, says the Travel Magazine, since the stupendous falls of the Zambesi River have been discovered; one of the world's mightiest rivers, two miles wide, falling a sheer 420 feet. Niagara is only half a mile wide and 153 feet high, so that it figures as a mere cascade in comparison. Another Way to Put It. It might not be incorrect to say that the man who, was smothered in a bin of oats, died from an overdose of breakfast food. The Man With the Gun. Trouble is always waiting round the corner for the man who has a gun in his pocket. E. VOIGT MANUFACTURING JEWELER 725 7th Street, Northwest Everybody has some friend whom they wish to make happy. It may be mother or father, sister or brother. It may be a wife, or it may be a sweetheart — and no better time than Christmas is so appropriate — so suggestive. Nothing makes one feel happier than to gladden the heart of another. divi! that we may Any article. Our store carefully selected and section as can be for select will be We men specials. Gnetleme nn Ster. dies' ers a $4.50. Ladies' Face, $8.00 Boys' Sol Put Your M Our stock of Jewelry and Bric-a-brac is now complete. Each inurefully selected and we feel satisfied thata visit from you will bear us out section ascan be found anywhere. Why not give us a call tomorrow? select will be laid aside and delivered when wanted DIAMONDS. Put Your Mono in Diamonds. No Better I--siment Today. Prices in the Diamond market are advancing, but OUR PRICES HAVE'NT BEEN ADVANCED in some time. We still have a large collection of superb Diamonds which we bought a considerable time ago at lower prices than prevail today. We shall not advance prices on these stones. We are merchants and not simulators, and our fair percentage of is all we ask. So, as long as these Diamonds last, it will be possible to buy them here under the regular market for SICK AND ACCIDENTAL ANCE UP TO $25.00 PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE VERY LIBERAL THAT PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE FIFTH AND G Streets N. W. WORTH ADVERTISING There are 5,499 Negroes employed here Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes o $3,044,404. These more than three millions there in Washington, but scattered among the Is this amount of money worth bidding for not even the largest stores in this city would end of it did they but realize how much money spending. Now The Bee is the only Negro publication without a rival or competitor, and covers the a few of the merchants in this city will patronums of The Bee, presenting the attractive these Negroes — these 5,499 Negroes who Government over three millions of dollars — organizing a publication edited and operated by such firms desire and deserve their patronage receive the bulk of these over three millions of spent by the Negroes of Washington. What clothing stores, what furniture stores and what other lines of business will now make themselves these over three millions tf dollar Negroes by advertising in The Bee? Place your advertising in The Bee and wive Negroes spend their over three millions. Now is the time to advertise in The Bee into every Negro home in Washin gton. In Washington, it's what advertising pays you DECIDENT INSURANCE $25.00 PER WEEK INSURANCE ON MERAL TERMS OUR AFTER DEATH. LIFE INSURANCE CO., W. Washington, D. C. TISING FOR joyed here in Washington by the Negroes draw salaries aggregating the millions of dollars are spent right among the hundreds of tradesmenidding for? It certainly is, and city would refuse to get the big much money the Negroes are real publication in this city. It stands recovers the field like a blanket. If will patronize the advertising col-attractive bargains they may have, Negroes who draw annually from the dollars — will assume that by pat-operated by one of their race that patronage. And such firms will millions of dollars received andington. Furniture stores, what dry goods stores will now make an effort to divert to tons of dollars spent by Washington Bee? Bee and watch these 5,499 appreci-ee millions of dollars with you. The Bee, the newspaper that goesington. Remember, merchants of pays you, not what it costs. ```markdown ``` SICK AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK 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 There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington by the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw salaries aggregating $3,044,404. These more than three millions of dollars are spent right here in Washington, but scattered among the hundreds of tradesmen Is this amount of money worth bidding for? It certainly is, and not even the largest stores in this city would refuse to get the big end of it did they but realize how much money the Negroes are really spending. Now The Bee is the only Negro publication in this city. It stands without a rival or competitor, and covers the field like a blanket. If a few of the merchants in this city will patronize the advertising columns of The Bee, presenting the attractive bargains they may have, these Negroes — these 5,499 Negroes who draw annually from the Government over three millions of dollars — will assume that by patronizing a publication edited and operated by one of their race that such firms desire and deserve their patronage. And such firms will receive the bulk of these over three millions of dollars received and spent by the Negroes of Washington. What clothing stores, what furniture stores, what dry goods stores and what other lines of business will now make an effort to divert to themselves these over three millions of dollars spent by Washington Negroes by advertising in The Bee? Place your advertising in The Bee and watch these 5.499 appreciative Negroes spend their over three millions of dollars with you. Now is the time to advertise in The Bee the newspaper that goes into every Negro home in Washin gton. Remember, merchants of Washington, it's what advertising pays you, not what it costs. --- --- J. 1.1 Chance for Much Trouble. Chance for Much trouble. The Sultan of Turkey recently paid $486,000 for a diamond. If he doesn't wish to have trouble with his harem he will insist on using the stena himself. Danger in New York Roads. There is an average of seven car collisions a day on the steam, subway, elevated and surface railways of New York. ```markdown ``` Ladies' Diamond Rings, $5.00 to $150. Ladies' Diamond Brooches, $5.50 to $1,000. Diamond Earrings, $15.00 to $500.00. Diamond Scarf Pins, $7.00 up. Diamond Cuff Buttons, $7.00 up. Diamond Studs, $10.00 up. We have Ladies' Handsome Diamond Rings set in Tiffany Mounting, which we are selling at $30.00. This will make an appropriate present for Christmas. Every stone a ball of fire. Mustard manufacturers grow rich, we are told, not by the quantity of mustard consumed, but by that which is wasted and left on the dimers' plates. The saying is recalled by an interesting statement made by the Postmaster-General as to the number of pens supplied for use by the public in the post offices of the country. It seems that last year the total was 1,250,000. ```markdown ``` Post Office Post. Mme. Davis, e 1228 25th St. N.W. Washington, D. C. Gives Luck to All. N. B.-No letters answered unless! accompanied by stamp. N. B.-Mention The Bee ```markdown ``` Fireless stoves, or self-cookers, as they are variously known have been in use in Germany for a number of years. These cookers are used as follows: After a thorough heating the food to be stewed or boiled is placed inside the box, sealed and left for a sufficient time, when it is opened, and the food cooked by the retained heat, is ready to serve. Bank of England's First Safe. In the Bank of England's museum may be seen the old oak chest which was the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street's first strong-room. It is a little larger than a common man's chest and in this the bank stored its cash, notes and valuable papers.—Strand Magazine. As to Butter. Great Britain consumes more bufter than any other nation. The averages per head is 13 pounds per year, as against eight pounds in Germany, four pounds in France and two pounds in Russia. The word "stung" has now come to mean such a variety of things in the vernacular that the busy little bee, the wasp, the hornet, and their flik, have especial need to think twice before they act. ```markdown ``` "Stugr." i gn a ——“(‘iOCOCOCSs*s*s*s*s*siM THE RIGHT RIDERS AIDED KENTUCKY Original Organization Did Away with Toll Gates and Brought About Good Roads. COMPANIES DISOBEYED THE LAW Gangs Hiding Behind Name of O1d Association Which Caused the Abolishment of the Turnpike Com- panies. panics. Loulsville, Ky.—There has not been, it Is said, a crime of mob vio- lence committed In this State, in Tennessee, or, In fact, in any of the Bouthern 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 should- ered on the Night Riders. The Might Riders were an organ- fred body back fn} 1900, when the Btate Legislature passed a law ae ing away with private ownership of Btate roads, For months tho turn- pike 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 Coust, 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 vebicle that passed ever thelr property. Because of the law's delay the eondition of the roads became im- pessible. The owners of the turn- pikes would not expend one cent for improvements as lomg as there was question of their losing their property by a final court decision, but they did not cease to mulct trav- @Qlers. All this while they refused te accept the fair price offered by the State for thelr roads. It was then that the Night Riders q@ere organised. The organization apresd 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 !s no record cf a toll gate Keeper being Injured unless he show- ed resistance. Then he was taken frem the house, and if he continued to be defiant he was flogged. In Rinety-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 stand- ing in the State of Kentucky by the following spring. Had the taxpay- ‘rs and farmers been contented to allow the law to take Its never end- ing course the chances are that toll gates would still be helding up tra- vellers on the State roads to-day, and that the roads would have been ‘Worse now than they were when the Night Riders becamé organized. The Kentucky roads now are among the best In the United States There are not millions of dollars o! watered stock on which to pay Int erest, and the State tax has improv. e4 them and even made ft possibl for almost all of them to be sptin Kled with oll during the summe! season, thus laying the dust. The success of the Night Rider $n the war against toll gates led tc an organization of.a similar char acter when the fight was waged against the American Tobacco Com: pany, But out of this last organiza, tion there grew a body of violen men, who live on excitement ant thrive on lawleésness. Then sprang up, too, Iawless bodies of men it many of the Southern and Middl Western States, who chose to cal themselves Night Riders, though th probabilities are that 99 per cent. o the men didu’t own so much as ¢ horse to ride. If a lst of the originat body o Night Riders could be had th ' ehances are that the names of man: men who figured In the operation ef the old Ku-Klux gzng would & found, and If this Hst were sifte: down it would show that many prop erty-owners and men of prominenc bad resorted to violence because o their belfef that action was thei only safeguard against rnin, an: that a defiance of law had to be me Psyche Knot a Life Saver. Altoona, Pa.—Having washed and dried her hair, Mary Housner, aged twenty-two, did It up in a Psyche knot and walked out on the front porch, While she leaned against the railing {t gave way and she was precipitated backward, head first, ten feet to the sidewalk, alighting en her head. The colffure broke tife impact of her head against the flag- stones, but she did not entirely es- cape injury, She suffsred a light concussion of the bratn, but recovered consclous- ness a few hours later. Old Age Common in Rochefort. Paris, France.—Rochefort seems to be a great town for longevity. In- vestigation of the records reveals the fect that during the last century from January 1, 1801, to December 81, 1900, 144 persons In Rochefort attained the age of 90 quorer. Two ef these were canealgeas one ressbing the age of 1: aad the ether dying at 106. This Spendid Six-Piece Set of W. H.. Rogers’ Guaranteed | This Offer of The Washington Bee Will Ay real Especia Silver Ware Free to the Washin gton Bee Subscribers. eo : . i _ en 2 $ ; F Sree cs Es Pee ae ae Cem kare ; ce < Sees Geen ee : eee. ae ae hes ie ere Pe ae RE: ES oe a ee rg i parey ss =F Ss me: Pe eer wy: oe sae bs ; rg eae a Be ae : Famous W. H. Rogers Brand Warranted Solid Silver Metal, Beautifully Finished. No Plating to Wear Off. SET OF SIX TEA SPOONS ‘ ' 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 ver 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 theso 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. 7 . 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. : . Name .....eeeecccngeecsccncee seeecteccceresscesersccesees AMMrESS: cs cdecnwinne pe onecsensenenesinesnngnemeeneeweewenen's NOME ccsescaecsn iouscnedeeaeseawsesws sus wrexcucesweneescs ' At By di 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 guatantecd by the HAMILTON SILVER CO. Factory B:, Muncie, Indiana, ~ Tee Pp ee ' a James FE. Oyster : THE LEADING PLACE IN THE CITY FOR BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS. OYSTER’S BUTTER IS THE SWEETEST IN THE MAR- KET. HIS CHEESE IS THE PUREST AND EGGS THE FRESHEST. : > SQUARE STANDS, CENTER MARKET, 5TH AND K STREETS, NORTHWEST, AND RIGGS MARKET. | OFFICE WHOLESALE DEALER AND SALESMAN, 900 AND 902 } PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NORTHWEST. M. HENNESSY Buffet and Restaurant. The Best place in the city for hot lunches and dinner. 216 Ninth Street. Northwest. — “Tne Macieis Tes trate ARCER RAN ETAT TTS Gem tome = —7 (a = SHAMPOO Cw Ree SeE aTeTO ae MAGIC DRIER. |) Sead Ee ANoHAIR:STRAIGHTENER, TAHT ull | ¢ nt I) MAILED #ooract rare. #122 SUMO MONEY By POST ORICE MONEY ONDER, Adaress all letters to 24agie Shampoo Drier Co Minneapohs. Pin Mi tah eee Mrs. Agnes Smith, 1308 L st rect, northwest, this city, is the agent. Call or send for the Magic Sliampoo ad Hair Straightener. 1308 L street. northwest, Washington, D. C. ‘ NEW YORK CANDY KITCH- EN, 1s06 SEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST. . SPECIAL CANDIES. 10 CENTS PER POUND, 3 POUNDS FOR 25 CENTS. MIXED FANCY CHOto- LATES, 15 CENTS PER POUND. 2 POUNDS FOR 25 CENTS. | ICE CREAM 30 CENTS PER QUART, $1.00 PER GALLON. : 1506 7TH STREET,- NORTH- WEST. E, VOIGT. If you want something in thhe jew elry fine, Catholic Bibles, or any: thing as a Christmas gift to friends, tead 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 ac- commodating disposition. Treat him Tight and he will do likewise. HOUSE AND HERRMAN. If you want to purchase Christmas and New Year househo!d goods, and if you cannot satisfy yourself else- where, give House and Herrman a wall. This establishment is one of SELF-TIGHTENING SHEARS % .- gE. 5 $25ie 92 ini S2beeuss oeis = S88 Ee Foss S. Beis ersi Me iN BO” Rei see Mee ag Ege QsBSt se E me 2>3 £02280 > = e ei beerbRseda fi 222 Sozg.ue” i a2 eSagaas Ose 8° A We 2s0 . B.8288 b> one “os. 8 F ag s we; g5§ , Qa "ee 1s E=8 a aegeets . { ae - ° BS Roars 4 + RQEBS I 1 Jo: €P eQgee . & 1 >) Sz Gs8 & , P , 6E Sp = i + O68 5 r i gs 825 . Baa ! (1 3s «22zdQ : Y EB aa G ge i) ° 1 se & zB . I: = 3 27 , 8 i . ° > ras | 2 Eg 2 Ni = 3 «4 sf nN e838 ne . 2 2. ° : 26 5 5 Ser *- Bo 288 - ER. 2 2s . . : _ tn ee . > > a A _ 3 . —_ t epee TE Ollice, T1OG Eye Street, ‘northwest, and see this “Self-Tightening Shear.” You never saw anything like it. ABSOLUTELY FREE . HOW WHEN WHY 7oGeta 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 $1.30. Do not delay. Cut out this coupon and mail it today. The Washington Bee Publishing Co., s 1109 Eye Street, Washington, D. C. 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. Name ttt tence ees er ere seers s ADGPeSS Lecce eee eee e ere eeeeeee NOME! ocenciseveressesccceeece MACOS rr ete ee eeeree eee eenes Name OSS 089 e00 reece newewsiee es AUGFOSS <isiavees siesessvespe'c oi i ay 1 ‘] Louis J. Kessel, ' | tmporter of ana Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND = = whiskies @cte Owner of the... — . . «+. Following Branasz Paivate Stock, : ~ Old Raserve, 7 Hermit 7 Ozford, ‘Tremast \$§ TENTH SREET.IN. W. ‘Telephone—Main—z6- | a) an’ iWin. Cannon; GET THE BEST. * . Old Purissima Whiskey is 2 compound of pure grain and free froin harmful impurities, Guar. -anteed under the Pure Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1906. Sold by William Carman, 1225 7th, strect, northwest. Phone. North, 528. CHAS. EL JAVINS & SONS, FISH POULTRY AND OYSTER . DEALERS, 930 C STREET NORTHWEST, AND CENTER MARKET. PHONE, MAIN 4480 WASHINGTON, D. C. the largest in the city. Theer is no excuse for the housewife; she is in & 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 Castle- berg's National Jewelry Co., 935 Pennc Ave, N. W. Mr. Hudnell} can always: be relied upon td give you the genuine article, ; Now is the time to place your orifers before the holidays. Plone. ‘Main 2363. Address 2009 gth street northwest | VELV-INE WILI.GIVE SL awUOTas SILKEN TRESSES, THE MOST OBSTINATE HAIR YIELDS TO IT. KEEPS THE SCALP HEALTHY, PRE- VENTS DANDRUFF AND FALLING HAIR, EASY TO USE. SEND 25 CENTS FOR MONTH'S’ SUPPLY, PRE- PAID TO ANY ADDRESS. M. MAYO—CIRCUIT ROAD. —NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. EST TE eae 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, ‘Washingten, D. C. ——*{={E[E[E=eeeeeE Things are going in a rush at the drug store of Board & McGuire 19124 igth St. N. W. Best up-town store to buy fine Candies, perfumery, cigars and toilec articles, as well as drugs aud medicines of the best quality, ee. ee wy AME.ED DEATH IN DESERT. Body of BR T. Pratt, Dead from Tlunger and Thirst, Found tes Callifarnia_ , oa VAIHOFGA. < ‘Lev Angeles, Cal.—Water, if I contd only find water! I'm suffering terribly from hunger. To-day I ate’ Same greva brash, but [ can’t go any more. } vonter how long it will take to die” These ent in the notebook of B. T. Pratt, whose body was found on the desert In Inyo county by two Provpectors, 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 9. 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 ta abundance, but within sight of his refuge he gave out and could go mv further. Pratt was sixty years old. The entries in the notebook were scribbled and, began only when the man found he was fn danger of dy- ing. “Food gave out to-day; guess & gan make Argus,” was the entry for August 8, seven days after he bad started to cross the desert, “Water gone,” told the story of the follow- jing day. For one whole day he weat with- out water or food, but maintained an optimistic spirit, as {s witnessed by the following entry for Augut 6: “Signa of water about half mile abead. There will be green stuff there too. Will reach {t early in the morning.” But evidently the desert was playing tricks on him, as it so often does by means of a mir age. 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 ft, but got lost, so guess I will have to gtve in. I have no water, nothing to eat and can’t walk. I beve brothers, C. H. Pratt, st Ban- ner Springs, Wyandotte county, Kan.; 2. B. Pratt, in St. Louis, and ‘W. R. Pratt, Custer county, Wyo ming.” LONGEST AUTO FREIGHT LINE. Cars Will Carry 27 Passengers and 10 Tous of Freight. Spokane, Wash.—What is belleved te be the longest automobile freight and passenger stage line on the con- tineat is In operation between Oro- ville and Brewster in Okanogan County, Wash., connecting with s steamer Hue 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 elghty miles in eight hours. The trip by wagon oo- cuples almost two days. Branch ines will also bo established to other points in the Okanogan coun- try. The other line Is between Mar~ cus and Kettle Falls in Stevens County, north of Spokakne, connect- ing with a steamer to Spokane Falls. ‘These cars will be of twenty-five and thirty horse power, respectively. ¥. L. Barney has charge of the auto- mobile line, while Capt. Bruce A. Griggs, a veteran river man, will eperate the steamer line. HAS A RABBIT PLAGUE. Bold Cottontalls Destroy Crops om 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 flerce 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 swarm- ing into the desert towns and {or vading front yards of the dwellers. Citizens of Lancester turned out recently and made a round-up. They put up @ fence across the road be- tween fences surrounding flelds on each side and in short time drove in and killed with clubs five’ hundred Jack rabbits. a EAGLE KILLS A SHARK. ‘ Ship’s Crew Witness Desperate Fight in Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore—A remarkable com bat between a large eagle and @& shark was witnessed recently by Captain Henderson anu che crew of the steamer Tangier in Cheeapeake Bay. When coming out of Occohan- mock Creek they saw the eagle dive and come to the surface with & stark. Then followed a fierce strug- gle, the shark pulling the esgle un- der the water until it was almost exhausted. The fish was finally kil- led and floated dead on the water. Members of the steamers crew put off In 2 small boat and captured the eaglo, although {t clawed them repeatedly and its mate, hovering elose by, tried to attack them. Shot ap Albino Souirrel. Marquette, Mich.—Wahlle Auating near Grand Marais, Gustay Herbert shot and killed an albino squirrel. It has been presented to James Cairas, of Grand Marais, and will be mounted. Albino deer are ocessica- ally killed in upper Michigan, but this is the first time of whisk there fa record that a white squirrel has peen bagsed --- LEGAL NOTICE L. MELENDEZ KING, ATTORNEY SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 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 H. 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 hand this 19th day of January, 1909, Hellen A. Douglass. 2002 17 street, northwest. Attest: William C. Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. 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. FOR RENT Rooms. Nicely furnished room with hot and cold water baths. Gentlemen preferred. 1907 13th street, northwest. Room. Centrally located, near two lines of cars. Quarter of a square from each. Hot and cold baths. Write box C, Bee office. OUR POPULAR SALOON KEEPER OF SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON We, the members of the National Colored Personal Liberty League, representing over 5,000 members in the District of Columbia, take great pleasure in presenting to the readers of the Washington Bee, N. B. Wiggenton, 532 8th Street, southeast. Mr. Wiggenton is one of the most popular saloon keepers in southeast Washington and he has just recently moved into his new quarters, which is one of the finest equipped saloons in that section of the city. Mr. Wiggenton is, and always has been, a good friend to the colored race and has always treated his patrons with the highest respect, regardless of creed or color. He has no "Jim Crow" bar at his place of business and every one who patronizes the place is treated right. He has a polite corps of bar tenders who are always at their place and ready to wait on their customers, and we do most cheerfully recommend Mr. Wigginton to our friends, especially those who are going to attend the inauguration to call at Mr. Wigginton's during their stay in Washington, and we assure you that you will receive the best of treatment. PETITION DISMISSED The petition of Mr. Keys, filed by his attorney Mr. Joseph H. Stewart, asking that the recent decree signed by Judge Barnard dismissing his petition for a divorce be vacated, was dismissed in the Equity Court last week by Justice Wright. Messrs. J.W. Calvin Chase and M. T. Clink-scales represented Mr. Keyes. N.B.Wigginton N.B.Wigginton N. B. WIGGINTON (Twenty years with the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n. First Class Modern Prices THE ALWAYS BUSY BUFFET "Don't Worry" The best is none too good for you I have it 532 Eighth Street, S. E. Washington D. C. Read The Bee. "THE FROGS" "The Frogs" of the District of Columbia, a fraternity composed of twelve of the Freshmen "Medics" of Howard University, wish to announce and cordially invite you and your friends to take a second dip in the Big Creek, True Reformers' Hall, Friday afternoon, February 12, 1909. High tide from 2 until 6. Lewis Brown and Company, will enliven the occasion with their melodious croaking. Bull Frogs.—R. Grayson McGuire, President; A. L. Curtis, vice president; A. Rudolph Adams, floor manager; P. M. Bell, secretary; C. W. Dorsey, assistant secretary; S. LeCount Cook, treasurer. Toad Frogs.—S. G. Bullock, H. G. Mitchell, H. S. Gloster, Maurice Clifford, C. C. Gibson, R. L. Stokes. This club needs no introduction. It speaks for itself. LINCOLN CELEBRATION The colored people of Washington will observe the centenary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln in a meeting to be held in the Metropolitan African Methodist Church, M street, between 15th and 16th street, northwest, the evening of February 12, at 8 o'clock. The meeting will be under the auspices of a committee of the colored fraternal and beneficial societies of the District, representing Crispus Attucks Relief Association, Banneker Relief Association, United Aid No. 1, Young Men's Immediate Relief, District Grand Lodge No. 20, G. U. O. O. F., Douglass Relief Association, Young Men's Protective League, Waiters and Ex-Waiters Mutual Relief Association, and Elder Men's Relief Association. Addresses will be delivered by Honorable J. Warren Keifer, member of Congress from Ohio, John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds, and Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D.D., pastor Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. Mrs. J. M. Layton will read the Emancipation Proclamation, Mrs. G. W. Cook, Lincoln's favorite poem and Dr. W. L. Board, the Gettysburg address. Music for the occasion will be under the direction of Professor J. T. Layton. Rev. J. H. Welsh will make the invocation, and Rev. F. J. Grimke will pronounce the benediction. Mrs. E. Dulaney Ross, of Hanover street, is convalescent. Miss Mildred Gibbs is acting in the position of Supervising Principal, with grace and dignity. She is conducting the work of the division without friction. The funeral of the late Mr. Amos was largely attended and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Miss Martha Liggons has many sympathetic friends who are delighted with the decision of Attorney McNamara and who extend their thanks to the Board of Education through the columns of The Bee. THANKS The people of Washington, through The Bee, extend their thanks to Captain Oyster and District Attorney McNamara for the wise and just termination they made of the case of Miss Martha Liggons, who has been a victim of base treachery. Dick—"What are you going to do with yourself on Lincoln's Birthday?" Carrie—"Why I am going to spend the afternoon with the "Frogs." OUR DRUG STORES Board and McGuire are up-to-date druggists, and if you doubt, inspect their place. Dr. George W. Murray is the pioneer druggist of South Washington. Everybody knows Dr. Murray. He is genial and the man to patronize. Moselblumchen —An excellent quality wine. Imported in wood. Our own bottling. x $7 doz. $7.50 24½ Bottles. CHRISTIAN XANDER'S Quality House 909 7th St. CHANCE TO BUY A PRINCESS DRESSER For $16.75 CHANCE TO BUY A PRINCESS DRESSER For $16.75 HOUSE AND HERMANN No piece of furniture is more useful in a lady's Dressing room than a Princess Dresser. The long mirror gives a full length view of a costume. This Dresser in American quartered Oak, full swell front, and with French bevel plate mirror, is a January special bargain at the price above. When in Doubt, Buy of HOUSE AND HERRMANN 7th and I (Eye) Sts. 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. E. MURRAY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ICE CREAM AND CONFECTIONS. OYSTERS IN SEASON. 1216 YOU STREET, NORTHWEST. PHONE. NORTH 908. JOHN BROWN. John Brown's grave is at North Elba, New York, and he was hanged December 2nd, 1859. By the Lake of the placid waters, Near a town that bears its name, Lies the body of a martyred brother Whose deeds have won him fame. He led the smallest army, That history e'er records. It was the grandest army, The army was the Lord's. He did not fight for conquest, Nor did he fight for gore. He fought for human liberty That Slav'ry should be no more. And while he died a martyr, They hung him from a tree. The chains of Slav'ry, they were broken And the Negro—was set free. Whilst he with his small army, They were worth their weight in gold. Ile is sleeping with his comrades, In his native mother earth. By the lake of the placid waters, In the State that gave him birh. A VALUABLE GUN. If you desire to see a curiosity and a valuable piece of mechanism, go to Mr. H. C. Murray, 1521 7th Street, northwest, where you will see a gun that has the following history: This weapon was presented by Prince Eugene, of Scotland, to King Menelik in 1779, and was used by him in the famous Sepoy Uprising, in which nearly three hundred thousand English troops were killed. This gun became useless, the hammer being broken, and as there was no possible awy of repairing it in the wilds of Africa, it was placed among the archives of King Menelik. In 1886, when Major Popoff, of the Swedish army visited the king, he saw this weapon and expressed a desire to own it. So King Menelik presented it to him. On his arrival home, Major Popoff died. The gun eventually fell into the hands of persons not knowing its value, who disposed of it for a trifle to a subject of Sweden, who presented it to the present owner. The appraised value of this weapon, owing to its past association, and its antiquity is about three hundred dollars. --- THOMAS J. CALLOWAY, Attorney at Law. 494 Louisiana Avenue. Washington, D. C General Practice. Phone M 2404 Prompt and Careful Attention to All Matters. TRY HIM. 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, Union Bar, and Union Goods. Yellow Keystone Pure Rye Whiskey. J. D. O'CONNOR'S BUFFET, Cor. Seventh and P Sts. N. W. Tel. Lincoln 1969 SIGNORA ANNIE FAZZI All kinds of hair cleaned Wigs, braids,pompadours, puffs, and curls made to order. 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. Why pay 10 percent when you can get it for 3 percent? H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE, No. 314 Ninth Street N. W. Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. 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Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good." If you want the best result, buy the best Pomade—it will pay you. Look for this name Charles Ford Proud on every package. If your drugstore enjoys supply you with the guestlist, we will send you One bottle regular size for . . . $ . 50 Three bottles . . . 1. 40 Six . . . 2. 50 One bottle, small . . . 25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. Bright HIlls. Charge, K. FREES HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. THE FIRST EDITION OF THE NEW YORK REVOLUTIONARY EDITION 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. Work of the Colored Law and Order League of Baltimore, Md. James H. N Waring. East Bessemer, Alabama. Negro Banks in Mississippi. Some Successful Negro Business Men. Business Cooperation between White and Negro Men in Helena, Arkansas. In round numbers the circulation of the above articles has reached 100,000. *Out of print. * To the Colored Men of Voting Can the South Solve the Negro Carl Schurz. Why Disfranchisement is Bad. Archibald H. Grimke. * Voting Instructions to Maryb. * What a Colored Man should Garrison Centenary Leaflet. Slavery and the Race Problem Hon. William H. Fleming. The Atlanta Riot. Ray Stannard Baker. The Negro in America. Andrew Carnegie. Articles now Address before the North Carol William H. Taft Work of the Colored Law and C James H. N Waring. Study of the Negro's Progress D. W. Woodard. In Prepa Negro Self-Help in Education. R. R. Wright, Jr. Negro Self-Help in Home Gett Kelly Miller. The Convict Lease System. George W. Forbes. Negro Self-Help in Hospital George C. Hall, M. D. Parage East Bessemer, Alabama. Some Successful Negro Business Cooperation between ena, Arkansas. In round numbers the circulation 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 Govt 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. Washington, D. C. With John C. Keelan. ```markdown ``` 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. J. C. Colvin, Proprietor, 614 D street, northwest. SAN ANTONIO THE MECCA Dr. G. J. Starnes, a member of the recent International Congress on Tuberculosis, Washington, D. C., and a specialist on all lung and chest diseases, in addition to the use of Compound Oxygen, Compressed Air, and the Nebulizer, is using the best remedies introduced at that Congress, by the leading medical men of the profession. He is located in San Antonio, Texas, the designated by the World's Medical Congress in 1896, as one of the best for people suffering with any form of lung trouble. Address 324 W. Commerce Street Phone, Main 2524. ROBERT ALLEN, BUFFET AND FAMILY LIQUOR STORE 1917 14th St. N. W. Visit The Best One of the leading places in the city is that of Samuel G. Stewart, 1141 Seventh street northwest (between L and M streets), Washington, D. C. Wines, Liquors, etc. THE BEST IN TOWN Buy your butter and eggs from the Elgin Creamery, 9th and Louisiana Avenues, northwest.