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VOL.XXX NO 34 NEGRO EXPOSITION goth ANNIVERSARY OF FREE DOM Editor, The Bee: I have received so many letters recently regarding the proposed celebration in the year 1913 of the fifteenth anniversary of the freedom of the American Negro that I deem it wise to ask you to permit me to use your columns in making some reply to these letters rather than in trying to answer each one individually. Motion has already been called to the importance of some, kind of a celebration to take the form of an exposition or something else. Of course, in order to have such an exposition, it is of the first importance that it have the recognition and support of the United States Government as well as that of as many states as possible, for without the influence and help of the central government it would hardly be possible to have an exposition that would reflect credit upon our race. Having all this in mind, the whole matter of such an exposition was carefully put before the President of the United States, and after considering the whole subject with great care, manifesting the deepest interest, it was thought best by President Taft and others who consulted with him that in order to secure the confidence and support of the American people that the whole matter ought to be taken up in a dignified, orderly way and that this could best be accomplished through the appointment of a preliminary and temporary commission by the President, authorized by Congress, such commission to be composed of men of such ripe and wide experience and reputation that their recommendations would carry weight. It would be the purpose of such a commission to study carefully the whole subject, and if deemed wise to recommend the holding of such an exposition, to map out in a general and comprehensive scheme for same. This would prove the basis for an appeal to Congress and to state legislatures and philanthropic individuals for such support as would create an exposition that would command the respect and confidence of the world. Accordingly, a bill has been prepared and introduced into both the House of Representatives and the U. S. Senate carrying out the suggestion of providing for the appointment of a commission. President Taft, further manifested his interest in the proposed exposition by referring to it in the most complimentary way in his recent message. It is believed that the bill introduced into Congress will pass early in the present session. In order to insure the success of the exposition, it is important that we proceed carefully and systematically. No hasty, ill-considered, plan will command the respect and confidence of the American people. I wish to say in this same connection that it is important that the race be patient while these plans are maturing. In the end it will be found that every element of the race will receive proper recognition and be given an opportunity to take part in the exposition. So far as the selection of individuals to take the leadership in the matter is concerned, nothing definite has been done; only preliminary committees have been selected with a view of getting matters in shape to present to the President. After the passage of the bill now before Congress and the appointment of the commission by the President, there will be plenty of time for all organizations, denominations and institutions to receive proper recognition, and I am sure that this will be done. Nothing can be gained, but much less, by any attempt to take short cuts and by doing those things that call attention to little side issues that have no possible chance to succeed. We need in this matter the united effort of all elements of the race, and the evidence so far points to the fact that the race is more united on this subject than it has ever been on any other of similar magnitude, and we hope that this union of the masses of THE BEE WASHINGTON the people will continue. I wish also to add that most careful consideration, before any decision is reached, will be given to the claims of every city or locality that is interested in having the proposed exposition located in its midst. Other information as progress is made from time to time will be given. Booker T. Washinton. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Dec. 21, 1909. PROF. N. E. WEATHERLESS, DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, D.C., INSTALLED MOST WORSHIPEUL GRAND MAS-ER F.A.A.M. FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. On December 9, 1909, Prof. N. E. Weatherless, Director of Science, D. C., was elected M. W. Grand Master F. A.A. M. for the District of Columbia by the largest vote ever given by the M. W. Grand Lodge for this ancient and honorable position. The installation occurred December 27, 1909, at Masonic Temple, corner Fifth street and Virginia avenue S. E., and the ceremony was performed by the retiring Grand Master, M. W. Brother William A. Warfield. The newly installed Grand Master was entered, passed and raised in 1898 by Pythagoras Lodge, F. A. A. M. No. 9, of which he has been a consistent member ever since. His rise to the highest honor in the gift of the Order has been as rapid as his Masonic career had been unique and interesting. During his ten years in Masonry he has risen from Masonic obscurity to the highest pinnacle of Masonic fame, and that, too, by the sheer force of his own inherent meritorious Masonic worth. A decade ago he was totally unknown to Freemasonry. Today he is without a compere in our Masonic realm, Scientist, scholar, poet, jurist, linguist, ritualist, and orator, he is, without doubt, a Masonic star of the first magnitude, than which there is none brighter; none better. Born since the war of 65, blessed with a father who believed in the best education for his only son, deeply imbued with the notion that equality of opportunity will surely come to him who proves his worth by his work, and especially to him whom no difficulty, however great, discourages—young Weatherless entered upon his career with a favorable disposition toward success. Indeed any young man who realizes, early in life, that man who has been in a position in any line of effort depends wholly upon himself, has his own individual problem more than half solved. The brilliant Masonic career of the present Grand Master dates from his appointment to the position of senior deacon of his lodge in 1898. Within two weeks after his appointment he was called upon to deliver the lecture work of the second degree in his lodge, and so transcendant were his powers of mind for the conception and interpretation of its symbolism, that it was clear to all that he was a man of unusual attainments, rare executive ability, and destined for a most brilliant Masonic career. Coming events cast their shadows before them. Soon his services as a ritualist were in large demand in all the lodges, where he was well and favorably received by all. His meritorious work soon attracted the attention of the older Masons, and he was soon made financial secretary, chairman, and general manager of all the big Masonic events given by the Grand Lodge. So gifted did he prove himself to be for this kind of work that he was in a short while made financial secretary of the M. U. R. A, and M. H. B. A., where his rare genius for Masonic achievement has been so pronounced and of inestimable value to the craft. As financial secretary of the M. H. B. A. he has overhauled, classified and rewritten all the minute details of its voluminous business since 1892, liquidated the remaining indebtedness on the Fifth street and Virginia avenue hall, purchased a hall on Nineteenth street at a cost of $10,000, paid for the same in eight months' time, and for three years has been returning to the craft a liberal dividend on their investment. In Freemasonry, as in his private life everything he has undertaken has prospered. Things somehow seem to respond to his magic touch. Indeed he has the remarkable power of knowing how to take hold of things to get large returns. This faculty, coupled with his indomitable will, unfinishing courage, rugged honesty, sterling integrity and devotion to duty, has deeply endeared him to the entire craft and reared for him a monument in their affections which neither time will destroy nor the corroding hand of years decay. Indeed, in him the craft finds a man in whom there is no variableness or shadow of turning from the path of duty and right; a citizen deeply interested in every civic virtue; and a Mason thoroughly devoted to social progress. Few men have wrought so deeply and so well as he in so short a time; none better. This is true whether his career is viewed from the angle of his private life or studied from the viewpoint of his public achievements. "Washington" in 1889, a young man in his teens, he entered Howard University, graduated from the preparatory Department in 1890, College in '94, and Law Department, regular course, in 97, and post course in '99, since which time he has taken regular courses in the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute of Rochester, New York, and Columbia College of New York city. Today he is the head of the Science Department of our public schools, a prominent leader in our business affairs, and the foremost Masonic citizen of Washington City. And how has he accomplished so much and so well? The answer is simple and soul-inspiring: namely, quiet, persistent effort in all things all the time, supported by dauntless courage, possessed by a determination that brooks no obstacle and fears no defeat. Meteor-like has he shot across our Masonic sky, blazing a trail of achievements set in golden splendor. Today the WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY JANUARY 1, 1910 PROF. NELSON E. WEATHERLESS, DISTRICT GRAND MASTER Masonic craft does well to richly enrobe him in royal purple and bow at his shrine as their emblem of power. In the language of the poet well might they exclaim: There's no reward in Honor's case, Too great for him to bear; There's no sweet rose in any vase, Too rich for him to wear. uniform, recently put in position at Statuary Hall, will remain there without formal exercises of acceptance by Congress, and if Gen Lee statue had not been accepted, Vi ginia would also withdraw the con- PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Miss Gonevia B. Maxfield We wish you a happy, prosperous and successful New Year. Official announcement has been made that President Taft on his recent trip visited 33 States and made 265 speeches. He traveled nearly 1,000 miles in automobiles, more than 150 miles in carriages and walked at least 75 miles. It is said that Mr. Taft now holds the Presidential record for speech making on a single trip. A new five cent piece bearing the head of George Washington has been proposed to take the place of the one now in circulation. Mr. Frederic Remington, the noted "Cowboy Artist" died of heart failure, December 26. Mr. Remington was well known as the poet by nature, idealist by instinct, painter by profession and a strong exponent of the simple life. Virginia celebrated her Christmas eve by a lynching in Hurley, a little town near Buchanon County, Va. Gov. Swanson expressed deep regret that the end of the year should bring the first blemish upon the State. The total public benefactions in the United States during the past twelve months was $141,250,000, an amount just $40,000,000 greater than any previous year in the history of the country, according to statistics compiled by a New York newspaper. New York is to have a Negro Deputy Assistant District Attorney Cornelius W. McDougald has been selected to serve. It is said Mr. McDougald had the endorsement of all the leading Negro organizations, business men of greater New York. It is said the Negro race can now boast of having about fifty banks owned and controlled entirely by themselves. Booker T. Washington and his great industrial school, Tuskegee Institute, also all the colored churches in Alabama together with Negro's industrial progress in the South, will be seen for the first time by moving pictures, in Boston, January 4, 1910. It is said this will be the greatest industrial exhibition of its kind ever given in the interest of of the Negro race. Mr. Andrew Carnegie slipped on on an icy spot while walking in Central Park, and injured his knee. He was unable to attend the dinner given at his home for Governor Hughes and to which President Taft had been invited. It is thought the statue of General Robert E. Lee, in Confederate uniform, recently put in position at Statuary Hall, will remain there without fomal exercises of acceptance by Congress, and if Gen Lee's statue had not been accepted, Virginia would also withdraw the companion piece, Gen. George Washington. Every employee of the Capital Traction Company received on Christmas morning in addition to their regular salary a "good will" envelope containing two dollars. As there are about 900 employees of the Capital Traction Company quite a large sum was disbursed in this exhibition of generous remembrance. Prof. W. S. Scarborough says, "The surest proof that the Negro is not indifferent to the things that make for his best welfare is clearly shown by the efforts he has put forth to improve his condition—moral, intellectual and financial." It is said the colared people of Norfolk are complaining that they are being denied high school instruction, and steps are being taken to provide higher training for the Negro children. The supplement to "The Freeman is indeed interesting, nicely gotten up, and does credit to the management. The Negroes of Muskogee, Okla., have organized a Building and Loan Association, with a capital of $50,000, which is the strongest of its kind in the West. This will accommodate the demands from Negroes in the State for loans and etc. The Negroes are coming. Rev. H. H. Scott, of Boston delivered a stirring address before the Boston Historical and Literary Association. Among other things he said: 500,000 American Negroes would go down before 1940, and not until then, will the race get liberty here. United States is the only nation in the world taking liberty from its people, and the United States Negroes are the only placid dark race without Liberty. Rev. Scott is well known in this city as he was the first colored man to keep a book store here. Use of Plantation Melodies at Chapel Services the Alleged Cause of Trouble A recent interview in a morning paper with an anonymous individual claimed that there was among the students of Howard University a spirit of rebellion over the recent singing of some of the plantation melodies at the chapel services. It was represented that the spirit of opposition was so great that the students were on the eve of revolting against the urgent support of the president in behalf of these folk songs of the Negro race. Through the press this has been given wide currency, and, in the judgment of the authorities, tends to do the university positive harm. This has led to the issuing of an official statement of the facts in the case by the authorities of Howard University. In recent weeks, the authorities state, the male glee club has rendered on several occasions several of the folk songs or plantation melodies. In the great university mass meeting under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and History Society at the Metropolitan Church, on M street, these melodies given by the glee club were encoured, with much applause. At two or three recent chapel service, at the request of the president, and under the leadership of Prof. Brown, two of the choicest of these melodies have been sung, the great majority of the students joining in the singing voluntarily and heartily. While a few students have expressed themselves as doubting the wisdom of the general use of these melodies in the public services, there has never been a protest against them nor even an organized request to either the president or to the dean of any department against their use. The attitude of the student body over the gross misrepresentation of them as being in a state of ferment or rebellion is voiced in the following action taken on their own motion and unanimously by the presidents and officers of the classes in the several departments on the campus last Sunday, immediately following the publication of the anonymous interview claiming to represent them. This action states the facts as to the spirit of loyalty: "In the Sunday issue of a Washington morning paper there appeared an article, 'Balk at Folk Song,' which was written, it has been learned, by a student of one of the professional departments not in accord with the spirit of the student body on the campus. The reported interview is entirely out of harmony with both the spirit and content of several addresses of the president of the university on the subject of 'Negro folk song.' "Friday he made a strong plea for the preservation of the noblest and most sacred of these melodies; that the best of them should be as dear to the race as were the psalms to the people of Israel, as they were the expression of the religious spirit and aspirations of a race wring from suffering hearts during slavery He quoted Dvorak, who said that in these melodies was found the only basis for an original school of music in America, and that he hoped that some day we might have here a conservatory where the choicest of these might be brought to their highest expression, and, under some leader, like Coleridge-Taylor, might be developed into oratorios and symphonies. So far from speaking of their use for the 'amusement' or 'entertainment' of the people, he has always dwelt on their sacred associations and their serious religious meaning. "The address Friday was received with rounds of long and enthusiastic applause. "Never before in Howard University has there existed a better and nobler spirit of harmony than now. There is a greater enthusiasm in the student body than ever before. Since President Thirkield has been here the university has taken on a new tone and reputation." Resolution Adopted The faculties of the several departments on the campus and the student body assembled yesterday in the Rankin Memorial Chapel at noon. In behalf of the deans of the several department, Dean Miller offered a resolution which was seconded by members of the faculty and by a score of young men all over the chapel, as officers of the classes of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Teachers' College, the Commercial College, the Academy and the School of Theology. The resolution was as follows: In view of the misleading reports based upon the publication of an individual letter in a local paper, the faculty and student body assembled in the chapel on Thursday, December 23, at noon and adopted the following resolution: "That in all the history of Howard University there has never been a stronger sentiment of loyalty for the aims and ideals of the university, nor greater harmony among the entire faculty and student body." OpenLetter To President OpenLetter To President Washington, D. C., Dec. 27, 1999. Mr. President; It has been announced that it is your intention to name Ex-Counsellor Hemphill, of South Carolina as one of the District Commissioners. Why is it Mr. President that you take delight in appointing men to office who are inimical to the colored Americans? Out of the great number of Democrats in this city is it possible that you cannot select one less objectionable to the people than this South Carolinian Democrat? Of course you are President and it is in your power to appoint whom you please, you have not considered the wishes of the people in these appointments. If it is true that you intend to appoint Mr. Rudolph, I am glad to know it, but by all means appoint a local Democrat equally acceptable. It is believed that you intend to make a few colored appointments. The applicants are waiting like hungry wolves, Mr. President. They expect lightning to strike them at any moment. If the flash should go in other directions, Mr. President, there will be lots of teeth clashing. There are only a few colored applicants in this city for high places Mr. President, and if you will carefully look into their political records, you will be convinced that the clover fields of this city are not agreeable to official apetites. I said some time ago, Mr. President, that the removal of one colored man and the appointment of another will not satisfy your faithful allies. You have some capable and influential colored men in office, Mr. President, and if you want to do the race a service retain these men and appoint others to other places. The colored Americans are not being treated properly in some of the departments, Mr. President. Many of them are treated like slaves. Relative to the fight that is being made upon the reappointment of United States Attorney D. W. Bakes, you will find it to be inaugurated by small men. Mr. Baker is an honest and capable prosecutor. I also said some time ago that Judge Kimball is not too old. His brain is more fertile than any younger man that you could appoint. There are men, Mr. President, who want his place look wise and learned in law but they are found wanting. I want to thank you, Mr. President, for your recommendation to Congress for the appointment of a Commission for the Negro Exposition in 1915—with Dr. Booker T. Washington as director-general, Mr. President. I am of the opinion that the affair will be a success. The depositors of the late Freedimen's Saving Bank are still hoping for favorable action on your recommendation to Congress. Should you decide to make a change in the judgeship of the Police Court, I would suggest that you appoint a pure local Democrat. Many of the Republican applicants are inimical to the colored citizens. If a Democrat is to be appointed, Mr. James Pugh would fill the bill. He knows colored Americans having lived among them in the South for years. I am tired of these Northern Republican hypocrites. 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Johnstown, Pa.—The movement from Maine to Cambria county, in the fifties, which brought to this district the prominent Barker and other families, also made it possible for Cresson, nearly the highest point in the county, to claim the honor of having been the birthplace of Lieut. Robert Edmund Peary, most daring and most persistent Arctic explorer of modern times and claimant for the title of Discoverer of the Pole. The father of Peary was not bothered about polar discovery. The building of "shook shops" and the manufacture and shipment of shook' and staves to many distant points was his life work. Maine afforded ample opportunity for the lumber industry with its vast timber acreage, but for some reason the elder Peary thought Cambria county, Pa., also a virgin wooded land, better suited for his purpose, so he located at a point now generally admitted to be on the outskirts of Cresson. Peary's naval career sheds an interesting light on the question of inherited traits and predilections. The elder Peary, an Englishman, transplanted to Maine, came from forbears who loved the sea. For some reason he did not share this fondness for the bounding wave and deliberately left the shore line for a life far in the interior, away from even inland lakes. But after his father's death Robert E. Peary, then a little boy, was taken back to Maine by his mother, and as a result of his life on the coast and his education the youngster instinctively went back to the life of his ancestors. The whaling industry from New Eng- House Supposed to Be on Site of Waltz Dream. 2 pp—2d p. Peary's Birthplace and to Include Part of the Old Home. land ports, the coming and going of clipper ships, laden with Maine lumber and many other products, by suggestion and appeal aroused in the youth love of the sea and its adventures. Leut. Peary's distinct ambition to discover the pole is known to have been born in him as a result of the Greeley expedition and its relief He was then a young officer in the navy, as were a number of those prominent in the work of exploration at that time, and hence the glory which now shines upon the water arm of Uncle Sam's military service by reflection. It is strange how soon we are forgotten. People who knew Lieut. Peary's father are not now certain of his Christian name. Charles H. Peary of Chest Springs, a cousin of the explorer and who spells his name Perry, calls the lieutenant's father Charles Peary. Ex-Judge A. V. Barker of Ebensburg is certain his name was George. It has been suggested that perhaps his name was George Charles Peary. However that may be, Mr. and Mrs. Peary on coming into this county located in the woods near what is now Cresson, where Peary established a shook shop. A house standing on the turn of the road from Cresson to Loretto, about 100 yards from the town, is now generally accepted by the people of the county as occupying part of the site of the original Peary home, and is said to actually include a fragment of the old building. It was in that house that Robert E. Peary was born, and there, two or three years later, his father died. Frank O'Hara, an old farmer living in Munster township, recalls Peary's birth clearly and tells a story of the elder Peary sending a messenger in a conveyance to a point some distance away to fetch a physician. "Kill the horse if you have to," Mr. Peary is alleged to have said to the driver, "but get the doctor here in a hurry." And it's another reminiscence of O'Hara that the elder Peary, who died at Gallitzin, was buried amid a blizzard, "That was like the north pole itself," says the aged Munster man. Peary was buried at Cape Elizabeth, Me. 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GETS A GOLDEN CROWN Miss Mabel Boardman Honored by Italy for Aiding Victims of the Earthquake. Boston.—The Marquis de Montagliari, Italian charge d'affairs at Washington, has remitted to Miss Mabel Boardman of Manchester, Mass., and Washington, a golden crown, the gift of the Italian government in recognition of her services as a member of A. Miss Boardman. the American Red Cross society to the victims of the recent Italian earthquake. The crown, a reproduction of the ancient Roman civic crown, is composed of oak leaves and acorns, made of solid gold. It is inclosed in a typical Roman box of leather, which is adorned by the royal coat-of-arms in gold. On the crown is engraved: "To Miss Mabel Boardman of the Red Cross, from the Italian Government, as a Token of Gratitude, 1908-1909." Miss Boardman, as the executive head of the Red Cross society, recently announced her intention to devote her life entirely to its interests. 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The Bee is the only Negro publication in this city at a rival or competitor, and covers the five merchants in this city will patronize the advert. The Bee, presenting the attractive bargains they offer — these 5,499 Negroes who draw annually over three millions of dollars — will assume the publication edited and operated by one of their stores and deserve their patronage. And such a bulk of these over three millions of dollars recoup Negroes of Washington. Selling stores, what furniture stores, what dry goods, lines of business will now make an effort to take over three millions of dollars spent by The Advertising in The Bee? Advertising in The Bee and watch these 5,499 spend their over three millions of dollars with time to advertise in The Bee, the newspaper Negro home in Washington. Remember, merely it's what advertising pays you, not what it costs. There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington by the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw salaries aggregating $3,044,404. These more than three millions of dollars are spent right here in Washington, but scattered among the hundreds of tradesmen. Is this amount of money worth bidding for? It certainly is, and not even the largest stores in this city would refuse to get the big end of it did they but realize how much money the Negroes are really spending. Now The Bee is the only Negro publication in this city. It stands without a rival or competitor, and covers the field like a 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 ferves desire and deserve their patronage. 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Why are his rights disregarded and he oppressed? Ever since his emancipation he has been used by a party which has made declarations and promises. He has been in political contests and used by factions both of which have been often the spoils of office. This humble citizen has lost his political usefulness and today he is a nonenity in the great body politic. In the South he has been disfranchised and declared politically the inferior to those who have, by force of arms and conspiracy have declared that the coveringty of their States must be maintained by the elimination of the colored American from the body politic. What next? He can hope for nothing from that race which has assented that the white man must rule regardless of justice and fair play. Today this citizen is humble. Today he stretches out his sable arms and appeals to a Republic in which anarchism and bloodshed reign supreme. This colored American stands today the anaglyph for mobs. He patiently waits and allows himself to remain not only the anaglyph, but a slave. The brutal instinct of the oppression belches forth like a volcano and in a moment his carcass is obliged and the scene is a spectacle to appease the ravenous appetite of our boasted American Christian civilization. Administrative powers are fast considering the propriety of eliminating the colored American from public offi. Acts show that anything is good enough for him. Places that he heretofore filled are being taken from him and the former enemies of the republic and rebel sympathizers are being substituted. What, then, is the colored Americans' future hope? The representatives of this despised citizenship are silent. They dare not move; they dare not speak, but time alone must solve the destiny of the colored American. NEW PROSECUTING ATTORNEY The name of Cornelius W. McDougald has been announced by Judge Whitman, recently elected District Attorney for the county of New York, as one of the assistants under the fusion administration for four years beginning January 1st. Mr. McDougald is a young colored lawyer who has very rapidly come to the front in New York during the last few years. His selection by Judge Whitman was secured through the influence of Hon. Charles W. Anderson, Collector of Internal Revenue, and other influences of that character. The Bee has been saying all along that Mr. W. V. Cox was making good as a member of the Board of Education. To the surprise of the Bee, a meeting of colored ministers, Dr. S. L. Corrothers and Rev. A. C. Garner, especially have indorsed Mr. Cox for Commissioner. The Bee wants to inform them two ministers especially that Mr. Cox is the self same individual now as he was at the time these two men were abusing him on the school question. The Bee understands it. These men believe that Messrs. Rudolph and Cox will be appointed District Commissioners and they had better get in the band wagon. If the President has not made up his mind to appoint Messrs. Cox and Rudolph all the Colored ministers in town could not change the situation in the least. If the President doesn't intend to appoint Captain James F. Oyster and District Assessor Richardson, no better men could be selected than Messrs. Cox and Rudolph. Regardless of politics the President intends to appoint two men. So far as The Bee is concerned it would as leave to see two simon pure Democrats appointed as it would two hypocritical District Republicans. There are some white Republicans in this city more hypocritical than many Democrats. The colored citizens must get into their heads to support principles and men who are the representatives of good principles regardless of good politics. These ministers are called the band wagon brigade, or crow eaters. IS IT A CONSPIRACY? The alleged rebellion at Howard University is all a myth. The widely circulated report is the work of conspirators. The colored people of this country will wake up one of these fine mornings and be minus of Howard University. It is asserted upon the highest authority that there is no disagreement among the students of Howard University—is it conspiracy? Are there any enemies within? Why should such a report be circulated? It is the conception of a base brain! In another column there will be seen an article given the full particulars of the alleged rebellion at this institution. RUSSIA AND AMERICA RUSSIA AND AMERICA A number of prominent Americans, some in high office, cabled the Russian premier the other day bespeaking "a fair trial, open and public, in accordance with the time-honor principles of justice in all nations," for two distinguished Russian prisoners on the eve of being brought to the bar in that country on political charges. It was a worthy appeal, although unusual, and it is to be hoped will have weight with the Russian authorities. The same day on which this news appeared the wires carried the story of the burning at the stake in Georgia of a Negro man who, in a pistol duel, had shot a white man. The white man was not killed, but a mob assembled, prepared the Negro for torture and did torture him by fire to death. It was explained, in part justification of the mob's work, that the Negro, in his office of preacher to his race in that neighborhood, had been incendiary in his utterances, and the cause of bad feeling between blacks and whites. This story will not reach the Russian premier. It will not carry that far. It has aroused only a languid interest here at home. But let us suppose M. Stolypin informed of the facts and then indicting the following reply to his American correspondents: "Gentlemen: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your cable expressing solicitude for two Russian prisoners soon to go on trial on political charges. You ask that the proceedings be conducted in accordance with the time-honored principles of justice in all nations. Scarcely had I finished reading your favor than I was informed that a human being in one of the oldest states of your Union—Georgia, I think, is the name—had but the day before been burned at the stake in public by a mob of infuriated citizens. Are you citizens of that commonwealth? Or, if not, have you any influence with the authoriities there? In either case may I respectfully ask you to exert yourselves in behalf of law and order in Georgia? Civilization, like charity, begins at home. Our conditions in Russia have been disturbed for some time. In America you have enjoyed over a hundred years of popular rule. Your body politic is thoroughly organized., You have courts, and officers to enforce their writs. What, therefore, explains such a horror as comes to me from your shores? We have some severe forms of punishment in Russia but nothing approaching torture and death by fire at the stake, and I, beg of you, in the name of justice and humanity, to bring your country in this matter within the pale of civilization!" What would be the reply to Mr. Stolypin? A promise to put our own house in order before calling attention again to the condition of his?—Exchange. THE NEW COMMISSION The President might as well appoint Ben Tillman and Manly of Mississippi as to appoint Merriman and his Democratic companion from the South. Why does the President insist on appointing men to office who have been and are now inimical to the best interest of colored Americans. The Department of Justice will commit a great blunder if it doesen't reappoint Mr. D. W. Baker United States Attorney. There has never been a man in the office who has done any more than Mr. Baker. December 21. 1900. To the Teachers and Officers of Normal School.No.2, M Street High School, Armstrong Manual Training School, and the Elementary Schools of the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Divisions. In appreciation of the loyal and efficient service of the great body of teachers and officers in the colored public schools of the District of Columbia, I beg to extend to every one of you my hearty good wishes for the merriest possible Christmas and the most joyous of New Years. Many and rich as, are the traditions of high service in our schools through a long and notable past, I believe that at no moment of their history has their ministry to the great range of human needs and aspirations among the children of our community been more effective than today. Never has that ministry been more appreciated by such critics as are at once intelligent, informed, worthy and sincere by the great wholesome masses of the people. Right heartily may you, then, enjoy a festival so well deserved. Roland S. Bruce, Assistant Superintendent of Public Schools, D. C. MASONIC HALL BUILDING AS SOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The following officers for the coming year were elected by the stockholders of the Masonic Hall Building Association at a meeting held Friday night: President, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Royal Patron Henry Coleman; vice president, Past Junior Grand Warden George M. Webster; financial secretary, Past senior Grand N. E. Wetherless; treasurer, Eugene Brooks; recording secretary, Past Master John T. Turner; auditor, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge William H. Myers; directors, Lewis H. Wayne, Past Grand Masters William Warfield, M. D.; W. H. J. Malvin, Lemuel C. Bailey, William H. Grimshaw, Past Grand Royal Matron, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Marshall, Nathaniel Robinson, William M. George Peter Walker. This association is in a most flourishing condition, owning real estate valued over $40,000.00 and no debts. A dividend amounting to $1,447.70 was declared at this meeting, being 8 per cent. on the capital stock. Dividends the past three years have been declared and paid by the directors amounting to $3,247.70. A very good showing indeed. Master Ray Waller of Brooklyn, New York, have been visiting the city the past week. This young gentleman was the guest of Mrs. Annie M. Johnson, 1528 15th St., n. On Christmas day the poor little girls of the Home for Friendless Girls were given a handsome Christmas dinner, through the kindness and thoughtfulness of Mrs. Ralph W. Tyler, Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Mrs. Anna L. Chestnut, Mrs. A. H. Glenn, Miss Louise Wormley and Mrs. Florence Walton. The little girls were conveyed to Martin's cafe were a bounteous feast was served, it being a typical Christmas dinner. In addi- tion to providing the dinner, these ladies also sent two tons of coal to the Home, and have a small balance in cash left which will be used to provided needed things to rthe poor girls of the Home. While the dinner was in progress Prof. and Mrs. E. C. Williams, Mrs. Arthur S. Gray and Mr. Jay Clifford came in the dining hall and assisted in serving the little ones. Dr. James E. Shepard, who left this city a few weeks ago quite ill from over-work, is a great deal better. Rev. E. W. Williams, of Abbeville, S. C., arrived in the city from New York City last Friday to spend Christmas and the holidays with his daughter. Dr. Geo. H. and Mrs. Ida G. Richardson, of 309 Eleventh street, northeast announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Virginia Holland, to Mr. Grayson McGuire, December 14th, 1909, at Rockville, Md. Mr. and Mrs. McGuire at home after December-31, at 309 11th street, n. e. Mrs. Lydia Powell. Watson, wife of Mr. Samuel W. Watson of the Auditor's Officer for the Treasury Department, has been called to Virginia to attend the funeral of her mother, who died Wednesday. SOMETHING DOING AT BETHEL LITERARY January 4, "Pictures on the Wall." James H. Haneys, of Richmond Solo.—Mrs. Jessie King Neill. Jan. 11, "Relation of the New Negro to the New South"—Hon. J. Thomas Newsome, of Newport News. Solo—Miss Eva V. Johnson. Jan. 18, "The Peculiarities of Negro Leadership"—Hon. J. Douglas Wetmore, of New York. Musical program THT WONDER COMB—50c. We have a pomade called "Wonder-Uncurl." If you will heat a Wonder Comb and use it to draw this Wonder-Uncurl through your hair, your hair will dress better than ever before. A wonder Comb will last a lifetime. If you send 60 cents, we will send the Wonder Comb, a trial jar of Wonder-Uncurl, and two samples of Complexion Wonder. The latter will make your skin lighter colored everytime it is used, and will make you (man or woman) look better than ever in your life before. Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York City, N. Y. A COLORFD THEATRE TO BE ERECTED ON T-STREET BE TWEEN SIXTH AND SEVENTH STREETS, N. W. This magnificent theatre will cost very near $100,000, $75,000 is subscribed leaving $25,000 of unsoid stock Building operations will commence before January 19th, 1910, plans and specifications are in course of preparation and will shortly appear in this paper. A. C. Faulkner, Manager of Daly's Theatre, Baltimore, Md., is the man who has succeed ed in raising this amount of money to launch this enterprise. THE NEGRO PEOPLE THE CENSUS OF 1910 AND No people should be more interested in the success of the U. S. Census to be taken April 15, 1910 than the colored people. What is wanted is the truth about the condition and progress of the Negro people. Nine persons out of ten in speaking and writing about the Negro's draw on their imaginations or their prejudices. The 1900 Census is probably the best source of information in the world concerning the Negro race in the United States. Let us see to it that the next census gives us more knowledge and more accurate infor- How is this to be done? Uncle Sam spends millions of dollars and years of labor on the work. It is up to the colored people to see that every man, woman and child is counted; that every dollar's worth of property is recorded, no more and no less; that every child that is in or out of school shall be enumerated. Uncle Sam is the teacher trying to find out how his children are getting along. If you do not report accurately, you cannot expect the teacher to praise you for your merits or to correct you when you are not doing as well as it is possible for you to do. Director Durand of the Census WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR FACE LIGHTER COLORED FOR EVERY IMPORTANT OCCASION! YOUR SKIN CLEAR,SMOOTH,FINE! YOUR HAIR LONG,THICK,DRESSY! YOUR PERSONALITY MORE ATTRACTIVE! These samples and our information book and the private letters we will write to you will show you how to have all these improvements. We cannot overcome nature, but as far as your individual characteristics will permit, we can make you prepossessing, presentable and attractive. The editors of colored newspapers will tell you we are responsible. We are doing more for colored people than any business concern in this country. Our mission is not a lofty one like that of Dr. Booker Washington, but in our way, we are trying to do for their bodies, what he is doing for their minds. That Company enables people, white or colored, to improve their appearance. People, who have good appearance and who are prepossessing and presentable, secure better positions commercially and socially and get along better every way. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND, WITHOUT CHARGE, WITH COLORED ENEMY AND COLORED WOMEN WHO TAKE PRESENTATION PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND DESIRE TO BE INFORMED OF DISCOVERIES WHICH WILL BENEFIT THEM SEND TO THE THREE SAMPLES IMMEDIATELY Bureau requests the active cooperation of the colored ministers, teachers, journalists and other leaders of the race in the important work of instructing the colored people in the methods of the enumeration to be taken beginning April 15, 1910. In response to the request of colored people and their friends that special consideration be given to the census of the Negro people, the Director has secured the services of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of Hampton Institute, Virginia for this work. Dr. Jones has for a number of years been studying Southern problems. He is recognized by the colored people as a sympathetic student of their problems. His educational equipment was obtained in the Universities of the South and the North. In 1900 he won the prize fellowship of $650 in sociology at Columbia University and later obtained his Ph. D. degree at the same institution. Since that time Dr. Jones has been engaged in research work among the colored people of the South. The accuracy of the Census depends upon the interest and intelligence of the supervisors, and enumerators who are to ask the questions and also upon the intelligent cooperation of those who are to reply. Dr. Jones will endeavor to use both of these elements. The first task, is to awaken the interest of the Negro people in the census. The second is to acquaint them with the difficulties of the inquiries and prepare them to give correct answers. In this work, the Press, the Church and school are the most effective agencies. From time to time useful information will be used to the public. It is hoped that the Census Bureau will receive the hearty cooperation of all colored people that the next census may be a true picture of the colored people of the United States. CAPT. LYONS Capt. J. W. Lyons, formerly register of the treasury, who has been in this city spending the holidays with his family returned to Covington, Ga., Tuesday evening. Capt. Lyons is looking well and has great hopes for the future of his people. THROUGH COMBAT TO VICTORY Strong, Vigorous Character Arrives at Fruilton by Wrestling With and Overcoming Obstacles. It is the wrestling with obstacles and the overcoming of difficulties that have made man a giant of achievement. If we could analyze a strong, vigorous character, we should find it made up largely of the conquering habit, the habit of overcoming, says Orison Swett Marden in Success. On the other hand, if we should analyze a weak character we should find just the reverse—the habit of failure, the habit of letting things slide, of yielding instead of conquering—the lack of courage, of peralstency or grit. There is the same difference between a self-made young man, who has fought his way up to his own loaf, and the pampered youth who has never been confronted by great responsibilities that would exercise his powers and call out his reserves, that there is between the stalwart oak which has struggled for its existence with a thousand storms, with all the extremities of the elements, and the hothouse plant which has never been allowed to feel a breath of frost or a rough wind Every bit of the oak's fiber has registered a victory, so that when Mr timber is called upon to wrestle with storms and the fury of the sea, it says, "I am no stranger to storms; I have met them many a time before. I feel within me stamina and fiber to resist the fury of any sea, because I have fought and overcome its equal a thousand times." The hothouse plant succumbs to the first adverse wind. AS THEY DO IT IN ENGLAND Family Inherited Postmastership Though the Department Officials Didn't Know It. Forty years before, as quite a boy, Jones had left a little town in Kent. Now, on the first long vacation he ever had had since, he was visiting his childhood scenes. He had remembered that the postmaster's name was Pengelley, and he had remembered, too, that he was a kindly old man. There wasn't the slightest probability, he thought, that the postmaster was still alive, but his acquaintance with the former incumbent might smooth things a little with the new one, so that the whereabouts of people to whom he had been directed would be made known. "What's become of Mr. Pengelley?" he asked, interrupting for a moment his majesty's letter assorter. "I am Mr. Pengelley." "Perhaps you're his son." "Yes, my father's name was Pengelley, too," drawled the Englishman. "I mean the postmaster." "So do I." "Was your father postmaster 60 years ago?" "My word, no! That was my grandfather. You see, our names are all alike, and the post-office department doesn't know but that the first one is alive. We inherit this job, don't you know. And my wife's just prescribed me with a son. There was no haggling over his name." Music, Birds and Snakes. Exceptional love of music would sedound to the credit of any other living creature as indicative of refined taste, but in the maligned snake even this artistic attribute is a mark of derogation. Our own Quakers, for example, take up and indorse the distribe of Epiphanius against the fute-players. "Observe the figure that the player makes in blowing. Does he not bend himself up and down to the right hand and the left, like unto the serpent? These forms hath the Devil used to manifest his blasphemy against things heavenly, to destroy things upon earth, to encompass the world, capturing right and left such as lend an ear to his seductions." And so on. But not a word do we hear in condemnation of the unregenerate birds that carot heedlessly even while the minister is painting the horrors of an unmentionable place.—North American Review. Cheering Her Up. Islington, which is no longer rural, was once so esteemed by medical men that they sent their patients there after severe illness. Many also went there in the last stages in the forbear hope that the invigorating air might restore them to health. A story related by Dr. Abernethy turns on the latter class of visitors. One of his patients engaged some rooms in Islington, and casually remarked to the landlady that the banisters on the staircase were very much broken. "Lor' bless you, mam," said the landlady, "it's no use to mend them, for they always get broken when the undertaker's men bring the coffins downstairs."—London Chronicle. Intelligence in the Kitchen The higher the intelligence and the broader the education of the woman in the kitchen, the greater the pleasure and satisfaction in household duties. The woman who cooks intelligence is commanding great and mysterious forces of nature. She is an alchemist behind an arron. The Week in Society Miss Arminla Wells, of this city is visiting relatives and friends in Parkersburg, W. Va., for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Allen, of this city have gone to Spokane, Washington, where they will make their future home. Misses Flaxie Holcombe and Fannie Holland are in the city. Dr. R. L. Jones, of Charleston, W. Va., joined his wife and little daughter in this city last week. J. A. Jackson, of Charleston, Va., is visiting relatives in Washington. Mrs. Mary Allen and son, Mr. Chaz. Allen, of Cumberland, Md. are visiting relatives in Washington, D. C. Miss Louisa Ball, teacher at Corriganville, Md., is spending the holidays in Alexandria, Va., and Washington, D. C. Janet Wilson, of this city has gone to Chicago, Ill. Rev. Dr. W. L. Taylor, of Richmond, visited Washington recently interest of True Reformer Work. Messrs. John H. Robinson, Jr., Eurrell Bassette and Herman Pinner, medical students of Howard University are at Hampton, Va., the guest of their parents and friends for the holidays. Miss Dorthy Chestnut, of Cleveland, Ohio, has postponed her proposed visit to Washington, D. C., until Easter, by reason of the illness of the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Williams, of whom she was to be the guest. Miss Sarah Janifer of Washington, D. C., is the guest of Mrs. Carrie J. Bolden of Newport News, Va., during this week. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, of New Bedford, Mass., left last Friday afternoon or an extended trip through the South, enroute to Jacksonville, Florida, stopping at Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk, Atlanta, Ga., Charleston, S. C., and Newbern, N. C. Misses Eleanora Curtis and Mabel Wilson, of this city are the guests of Counsellor and Mrs. J. L. Curtis, in N. Y., during the holidays. Mrs. Catherine Fletcher Scott, of Goldboro, N. C., had as her guest during the Christmas holidays, her sister, Miss May Fletcher, and two nephews, Summer and Goram Fletcher, of Washington, D. C. Mm. Jennie Arvant, of Newport, R. I., is visiting friends in this city. Mr. Russell T. Walker, of Howard University is visiting relatives and friends in Richmond, Va. St. Luke reception will be held on Saturday, January 1, 1910, from 5 to 10 P. M., at the residence of Mrs. Snelson, 2202 14th street, n. w. All St. Luke's will be cordially received. Bishop and Mrs. J. W. Smith were the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. S. Cole, in Baltimore, Md., last week. Measts. Frank Weaver Enoch Dickerson, Julius, William and Edward Core are the Howard students in Baltimore, Md., for the holidays. Mr. Jas. Parker, of Howard University, is in Jacksonville, Fla., for the holidays. Miss Rosalie Pinckney, of Howard University is in New York for the holidays. The Misses Lemos, of 12th street, n. w. spent last Sunday in Baltimore. Miss Marie Kent, of Howard University is visiting her parents in Rochester, N. Y. for the holidays. Mr. Matthew Smith, of Hampton, Va., is visiting Washington and Baltimore. Mr. L. R. Henderson, of Washington, D. C., is visiting relatives and friends in Hampton, Va. Miss Martha Ross, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting relatives in this city. Miss Edith Yarborough, of Philadelphia, Pa., is spending the holidays in Baltimore and Washington. Miss Effie Scott, of Philadelphia, Pa., entertained a few friends at a dinner, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.. Warrick of Washington were among the guests. Miss Lillie Burke, of 447 New York Ave., n. w., who is teaching in Douningtown, Pa., is spending her vacation here the guest of her parents. Mr. Pope, of No. 12 N street, n. w., spent a few days in North Carolina, the guest of relatives. Mrs. Bessie Austin and Mrs. Estelle Fendall, who has been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. McKinney, of 61 P street, n. w., left the city Wednesday for their homes. Harold Appo Haynes, of the Senior Class, University of Pittsburg, is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents of Eleventh Street He will be the second of our M Street High School alumni to receive the degree of Electrical Engineer at this University. The first of this season's subscription assemblies under the auspices of the Monacan Club was held last Thursday evening, the 23rd instant, at Middleton's New Auditorium, Eighth street, s. e., and was pronounced by those present to have been one of the prettiest and most enjoyable dances ever given by this popular club. The party, while not comparable in point of numbers and elaborateness of the decorative features, either to the club's last Inaugural or Easter function, was, by reason of its informal nature and the Christmas spirit prevailing, even more thoroughly enjoyed by a'l who attended. A matter of regret was, that several of the of the subscribers, who undoubtedly will be present at the next two assemblies, in February and March, were prevented by the demands of of their holiday duties, from participating at this time. Hamilton's Orchestra, from its station on the palm-banked stage, furnished a most delightful program of dances and received repeated encores for its rendition of popular hits of the hour. Nothing but unstinted expressions of praise for the excellent cuisine and service of the supper by Martin, of the North West Cafe, has been heard on all sides since the affair. A notable feature of the occasion remarked by all as tending particularly to the enhancement of the dancers' pleasure was the superb condition of the waxed floor. It could hardly have been improved upon. The club was fortunate in having this Assembly graced by the presence of many fair visitors from out of town, among whom may be mentioned, Mrs. Harry M. Minton, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Harry T. Burleigh, of New York, Mrs. B. O. Davis, and the Misses M. T. Brown, of Baltimore, Catherine and Martina Gray, of Pittsburg and Etta Williamson. The beauty and tastefulness of the charming and costly gowns worn by these as well as by the other ladies completely baffle the descriptive power of the writer's pen, but as near perfection as human ingenuity could devise and were most entrancing to the masculine senses. The following young men in the city for the holidays were there: John Dancy, Jr., Chas. Fisher, Gale Hilyer, Harold Haynes and Fred. Parker. Noticable among the throng of dancers were; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon, Mrs. Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. Nalle, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn, Mrs. Fry, Mrs. Booker, Mrs. W. A. Pinchback, the Misses Brown, Datcher, Dyson, Johnson, Marston, B. Nalle, Ross, I. O. of St. Luke's Reception The Ladies of the various Councils of of the I. O. ST. LUKE in the D. C. under the leadership of MRS. BESSIE ANDERSON, Worthy Deputy, will hold a PUBLIC RECEPTION New Years day from 5 to 10 o'clock P. M. at the residence of Mrs. Lizzie Snelson, 2202 14th St. N.W. ALL FRIENDS INVITED. Shadd, and Wilson; Messrs. Browne, Church, Clifford, Woodson and Lieut. Davis. The members of the club: G. D. Johnson, president, W. Wilkinson, secretary, R. T. Douglas, treasurer, C. S. Harrison, vice president, W. Archer, C. Burke, R.. C. Bruce, G. Booker, H. Cardozo, J. Cobb, R. Cook, A. M. Curtis, W. J. Howard, W. C. McNeill, W. Pinchhack, R. Stewart, R. Terrell, R.. Tyler, J. Walker, C. S. Wormly, The Executive Committee, having charge of the arrangements: W. H. Haynes, J. H. Cook and H. W. Freeman. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHT NOTES Mr. Sidney Pittman, the architect, was the recipient of a very handsome present in the form of a twenty-five pound Kentucky raised turkey from three of his personal friends and admirers of Frankfort, in the persons of Dr. E. E. Underwood, Mr. Thos. K. Robb, and Mr. Thos. L. Brooks. Because of the peculiar nature of the gift and the sentiment attached thereto, Mr. and Mrs. Pittman invited to the house on Christmas Day to share in its enjoyment at dinner, his entire office force which included Mr. Noble N. Thomas, Mr. I. T. Hatton, Mr. Ernest Penn and Mr. R. G. M. Johnson, the custodian of the building. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, editor of The Bee was also an invited guest. While Mrs. Portia·Pittman was preparing her Christmas dinner, Saturday, she was painfully burned in the face by steam. Dr. Jones was summoned immediately and rendered medical aid. Mrs. Pittman has recovered sufficiently to be out again to the gratification of her friends. THEY HAD FUN Mr. Aldridge T. Lewis, of the Water Registers Office had a few friends together onXmas for the purpose of passing upon the relative merits of turkey, eggnog and other palatable etceteras. Beside these things, so generously provided by the host and prepared by Mrs. Lewis, his mother, who is a past worthy matron of the "Art Culinaire," there was evidenced in many ways that element of true substantial friendship, covering many years which is frequently absent from more formal functions. Among those with whom this old fashioned hospitality will ever remain a fragrant memory were: Mr. Dave Clark, Mr. Al Jackson and Lieuts. Cheek and Gee and Mr. John H. Paynter. There was lots of fun. COUNCIL OF UPPER CLASSMEN The annual holiday reception of the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University was given at Odd Fellows Hall, on last Monday evening. The reception was well attended and was the most successful ever given by the council. The gowns worn by the young ladies were most superb. The dance program began at 9 o'clock, music for which was furnished by the Lyric Orchestra. Among the patrons present were Register and Mrs. Vernon. The Normal School dance given at Auditorium Hall, Wednesday evening was a notable occasion. The grand chapter, Order of the Eastern Star having decided to have a sermon preached annually to her and her subordanate attended the divine services at Israel A. M. E. Church, corner 1st and B streets, s. w., sunday night, December 19th. The grand and subornate chapter assembled in large numbers in the lecture rooms and at 8 o'clock marched to the auditorium which had been tastefully decorated with the stars, flags and banners of the order by Sir Knight Wm. H. Severson and a host of friends ready to receive them, and the following program was rendered: Organ Voluntary—Mrs. Georgie Savoy. Invocation—Pastor,Rev. R. K.Harris. 24 CINEMA Sermon—But the Greatest of these is Charity—Rev. Edgar E. Ricks. Duet—Mrs. H. Countee and Mr. W. Anderson. Introduction of Grand Officers Wm. A. Baltimore, P. G. Paton. What I would like to see on the walls of the ladies' chapter room would be the picture of the late W. H. Bruce, P. G. Patron and so active among the stars until his death he had been one of the oldest members of the craft at the time of his death, 2nd February, 1845, and hope some having been entered, passed and raised in Universal Lodge in January chapter will take the initiative steps in this matter. At a special meeting of Prince Hall Chapter on Tuesday night the works of the 2, 3 and 4 degrees on 4 candidates. After the serimons work, honored Lady Florence Dickerson was called before the altar and was presented with a beautiful Past Matron Jewel by P. G. Matron O. E. Booker in behalf of the chapter. In last weeks issue there was an error in names of the Grand Officers: Instead of Whitney, it should have been Bro. N. E. Wetherless, Rt. W. G. M. Henry Coleman, Gr. Tr., instead of Collins. At the annual session the following officers were elected and installed: John T. Cork, No. 10. Richard Stewart, W. M. R. L. Carroll, S. W. W. H. Davis, J. W. G. W. Robinson, Tr. Robert W. Rickett, Sec. Eureka Lodge No. 5. J. Minor, W. M. L' Hughes, S. W. Geo. W. Jackson, J. W. E. A. Watson, Sec. D. Brandon, Tr. Installation officers: P. Masters, H. J. Davis and Ben. Davis. Dalcher Lodge No. 15 George Ugean Waller,W. M. W. H. Ricks, S. W. A. J. Hicks, J. W. M. M. Taylor, Tr. A. D. Gilmore, Sec. Prince Hall, No. 14. J. C. Bruce, W. M. W. B. Christian, S. W. G. L. Sadgwar, J. W. W. A. Warfield, Tr. W. S. Cobb, Sec. Stewards, Wm. Lee, R. H., Lewis. Walter Dyson, Senior Deacon. Roscoe Gray, Jr. Deacon. J. R. F. Browne, M. Ceremonies. E. H. Holland, Jr. M. Ceremonies. Thos. Carter, Tiler. F. J. Cardoza, Marshall. Officers installed by F. D. Henry nd F. J. Cardoza. A. W. Stars, Gr. H. P. S. T. Craig, Dep. H. P. W. A. Clark, Gr. King. T. M. Dent, Gr. Scribe. B. F. Daily, Gr. Treas. W. H. Severson, Gr. Chaplain. D. T. Renfro, Gr. Capt. of Host. A. F. Hicks, Gr. Prince So Jouner. A. F. Clark, Gr. R. A. Capt. W. H. Thomas, Gr. Master 3rd Vail. Ed Chase, Gr. Guard. Officers were installed by Companion J. M. Doster, P. G. H. P. assisted by Companion J. O. Bampfield, Master of ceremonies. Henderson Commandery No. 2, worked the Red Cross on a detachment of 15 on Friday night. O. E. S. At the annual meeting of Gethesemone Chapter the following officers were elected: Dr. W. A. Wells, Royal Patron. The Home of The World-popular Columbia Club THE WHISKY THAT MADE WASHINGTON FAMOUS Let me supply you with your Holiday Wines, Liquors, etc. Phone N. 2499 your orders. 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No money is required at the time you buy you sign no contract, lease or notes. We know that our credit prices compare favorably with the best offers of cash stores—they're marked in plain figures for you to see. Every article carries our guaranty that it will prove just right, or we will make it just right to you. We have something to give away an unlimited supply of handsome paper napkins for use at church, club or other entertainments where refreshments are to be served. We will give them at our store or deliver them to any address mentioned in a request. Make a note of this for future occasions. eter Grogan and Sons Co. 817-823 7th St. Beverages BUY YOUR WINES AND DISTILLATES OF A WINE MERCHANT WHO INTIMATELY KNOWS THEIR NATURE. Xander's TOWN. THE LARGEST AND IN THIS COUNTRY. 315 ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE LENCE. MODERATE PRICING COMPETE. GREATEST G. BEVERAGES THE LEADING HOUSE IN TOWN. THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCK IN THIS COUNTRY. 315 WINES, DISTILLATES, Erc. 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Triangle Printing Company, 12h Florida Avenue, Northwest. Tele- phone, North 2002-M. Job Printing of every description Tickets, Programs, Circulars, Plac- cards, Letter-heads, Bill-heads, Stat- ements, Business and Visiting Cards, Invitations, Pamphlets, etc., a specialy. W. Calvin Chase, Jr. and Compay. Peter Grogan Christmas THEQUALITY HOUSE Christian 999 SEVENTH STREET. Mrs. Rebecca Gray,, Royal Matron, Mrs. Clara Brooks, Associate Matron. Mrs. Ressy Brown, Tr. Miss J. M. Taylor, Sec. Mrs. Nettie Powell, Conductress. Mrs. M. E. Taylor, Associate Conductress. Queen Esther Ida Dogan, R. M. C. Beck, Associate Matron. T. P. Williams, Conductress. L. Jones, Associate Conductress. M. A. Ferguson, Tr. M. Stewart, Sec. J. O. Bampfield, Patron. The officers were installed by J. F. R. Brown, R. G. P., assisted by Hon. Lady E. W. Marshall, P. G. M. Hiram No. 4. Jno. Stockton, W. M. W. P. Butler, S. W. Wm. O. Davis, J. W. Wm. H. Browne, Sec. M. D. Howard, Tr. Elected and installed. Sheba Chapter No. 3 has elected and installed the following officers: L. P. Richardson, Royal Matron. Louis Patterson, Royal Patron. Frances Jackson, Asso. Matron. Election for secretary, suspended as secretary was absent on account of death and because of her efficient service. Hon. Lady Bush, Treasurer. Hon. Lady Marshall, Conductress. Hattie McIntosh, Asso. Conductress. Hon. Ama J. Thomas was made Honorary member exempted from PHONE, MAIN 274. Houses Lincoln Memorial Building Co. IT IS THE NEW EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION ```markdown ``` --- $100,000 OF STOCK AT PAR $10.00 PER SHARE To be paid for on the Easy Payment Plan $100,000 OF STOCK AT PAR $10.00 PER SHARE To be paid for on the Easy Payment Plan Why? Because It advances the interest of the Negro race. It affords the individual a safe and sure investment. It opens up new channels of enterprise. It presents the Negro in his true light before the eyes of the world. IT IS THE NEW NEW EMANCIPATION Proposed LINCOLN MEMORIAL OF WASHINGTON paying amusement place in America. IT KNOWS ALL THIS AND IT INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE in an enterprise ABSOLUTELY DEVOID OF RISK, where every dollar will be invested in the best of Washington Real Estate, that increases in value annually at the rate of 5% per cent—nearly DOUBLE bank interest. Even that is good enough for most people, but the LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY will do better than that. It will have offices and stores and lodge rooms, which will earn, on a conservative estimate, at least $23,200 per year. Equal to 5 9-10 per cent per annum. mittance for First Payment W., Washington, D. C. has first payment on .....shares of allowing terms and conditions: ten dollars per share. and non-assessable. the first payment shall not be less than 10 per to me for the number of shares applied for upon State Tear off and mail with your remittance for First Payment Lincoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: Find inclosed. dollars as first payment on shares of stock in the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, upon the following terms and conditions: First. That the price at which I purchase this stock is ten dollars per share. Second. That the stock issued to me shall be fully paid and non-assessable. Third. That if purchased on deferred payments that the first payment shall not be less than 10 per cent of the purchase price. Fourth. That my contract of purchase will be issued to me for the number of shares applied for upon my first payment. Name Street. City State. CAPITAL, $400,000 FIRST OFFERING This is of importance to YOU and and every Negro in the land! WASHINGTON IS THE SEAT OF OUR NATION'S GOVERNMENT. The eyes of the world are on Washington... One-third of Washington's population is Negro. If all the Negroes in Washington were colonized in one place they would make a city larger than Richmond, Virginia. There are seven theatres in Washington, supported by a white population of 241,923 and a few foolish Negroes willing to be colonized in the galleries, the only place to which the Negro is admitted. THERE IS NOT A. SINGLE FIRSTCLASS OFFICE BUILDING in the city of Washington, where a colored professional or business man or woman, and there are hundreds of them in the National Capital, can obtain business quarters. JUST THINK OF IT! 100,000 enterprising, thrifty, intelligent people, through race prejudice, swept completely out of the business district of Washington; 100,000 genteel, prosperous, amusement loving people deprived of every form of theatrical entertainment unless willing to submit to the most humiliating conditions. Every colored man and woman IN Washington. Every colored man and woman VISITING Washington. Every colored man and woman in America, familiar with the true state of the Negro in Washington, realizes that a theatre, store, and office building, operated by the Negroes, for the Negroes, is A NECESSITY. The welfare of the race demands it. The self-respect of the race demands it. Any enterprise resting its hope of success upon a NECESSITY is bound to be a SUCCESS. A THEATRE AND OFFICE BUILDING IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, built by Negroes, for the use of Negroes, is a NECESSITY. Appreciating to the utmost that fact— THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY proposes to erect in the Central Business District of the city of Washington a magnificent theatre, seating capacity 2,500, and a store and office building of splendid proportion, adequate in every respect to meet the requirements of prosperous professional and business men. The enterprise is exceptional in two respects: First—It is absolutely safe. Second—It promises enormous possibilities as a money maker. Features that must appeal to every man or woman with a few dollars to invest, and you are such a man or woman or you would not have read this far. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY has surveyed the field carefully, and it KNOWS that hundreds of tenants are available for the offices, that dozens of merchants are ready to rent the stores, and that 100,000 people are anxious to patronize the theatre exclusively, and make it the best A. B. A. EMANCIPATION Proposed Front Elevation LINCOLN MEMORIAL OFFICE AND THEATRE BUILD WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 Proposed Front Elevation LINCOLN MEMORIAL OFFICE AND THEATRE BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. ment M.C. shares of conditions: shall not be less than 10 per of shares applied for upon e. Lincoln Memorial Building 494 Louisiana Gentlemen: I have read your ing Company. Please send me by It is understood that the PATION PROC Front Elevation HOUSE AND THEATRE BUILDING BINGTON, D. C. It will also have a theatre, which, if patronized at prices ranging from 10 to 50 cents, by only 1 per cent of the total colored population of the city of Washington, will enable the Company to pay 15. per cent on its total capitalization. Equal in all to 20 9-10 per cent, to which may be added the land value increase of 5% per cent. Now, all this is Conservatively Estimated. Banks and Insurance Companies engage in enterprises like this with their depositors' and policyholders' money—YOUR money, but YOU get only about 3 or 31/2 per cent. The banks or insurance companies keep the balance. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILD- Lincoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D. Gentlemen: I have read your advertisement and desi- ing Company. Please send me by return mail, free of ch It is understood that there is no obligation on me Name Street Lincoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: I have read your advertisement and desire further information regarding the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. Please send me by retnrn mail, free of charge., prospectus of the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. It is understood that there is no obligation on my part whatsoever. GEORGE P. COLLINS, Counsel Attorney Washington, D. C. DR. L. H. SINGLETON, Auditor Pharmacist Washington, D. C. D. C. W. R. Williams ..... Washington, D. Tear off and mail for Free Prospectus --- W. SIDNEY PITTMAN, President. Architect Washington, D. C. SAMUEL W. RUTHERFORD, ed V. Proe Manager National Benefit Association Washington, D. C. DR. CHAS. H. M'RSHALL, Treasurer Physician Washington, D. C. WILLIAM A. BOWIE, Secretary Secretary Laws, Hiring and Loan Ass'n Washington, D.C. J. L. FORRES Real Estate and Loans Norfolk, Va. GEORGE W. ROBINSON Merchant Washington, D. C. S. H. BOLLING Contractor and Builder Lynchburg, Va. JOHN W. LEWIS President Laborera' Building and Zoan Ass'n Washington, D. C. ADVISORY BOARD ING COMPANY is ENTIRELY NEGRO. Not one dollar of white capital will be accepted in exchange for its securities. There is not one dollar of Promotion Stock consequently there is no watered stock. Every holder of stock from the President down must pay at LEAST $10.00 per share for every share of stock allotted to him. This does not mean that the price of stock will REMAIN at $10.00 per share. It is $10.00 NOW. It will advance in price far beyond $10.00, just as railroad and public utility stock goes to several times par. So will the Lincoln Memorial Building Company's stock go to several times its present value. This means that a share of stock costing $10.00 NOW will be worth $40.00 when stock goes to four times par. Estimates show that the Company's earnings will be 20 per cent, and that is four times par, with every dollar invested in Real Estate. THE BEST in the city of Washington, where values are as firmly fixed as the Rock of Gibraltar. This does not mean that the price of stock will remain at $10.00 per share. It is $10.00 NOW. If the Company, as it is estimated, pays 20 per cent, a $10.00 share of stock will be worth $40.00. If it pays 40 per cent, a single share of $10.00 stock will be worth $80.00. Just as railroads and public utility stocks increase in value, so will the Lincoln Memorial Building Company's stock increase in price. The first allotment of stock at $10.00 a share is being rapidly subscribed, and the next allotment will be $12.50 per share, to which point it will soon be advanced; therefore, you are urged to avail yourself of the present opportunity to get in as completely on the ground floor as any one of the Company's Directors are. The Company's Directors, by the way, are men of sterling worth, integrity and honor, as you are possibly aware, or can easily ascertain through any COMMERCIAL AGENCY. Their names are at the top of this page. They have unbounded faith in the future of the Company. They have invested THEIR hard earned money in it, and they advise you to invest YOUR money side by side with them. DCN'T WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE The price of stock is $10.00 per share, payable $1.00 down and $1.00 per month for nine months upon each share subscribed for. DO IT NOW. 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It was on the fourteenth day of January, 1655, 25 years after the settlement of Boston, according to the qualit records preserved of the king's chapel, that a referendum was held as to whether a part of the land should be alienated. The old chronicle runs: "The Inhabitants proceeded to bring in their voters; and when the Selectmen were receiving 'em at the Door of the Hall they observed one of the Inhabitants, viz., John Pigeon, to put in about a dozen with the word Yea wrote on all of 'em, being charged with so doing, he acknowledged it, and was thereupon Ordered by the Moderator to pay a Fine of Five Pounds for putting in the settlement of Boston as cording to the more than One Vote according to Law, and the Moderator thereupon declared to the Inhabitants that they must draw and bring in their. Votes again in Manner as before directed, and the Inhabitants accordingly withdrew and the Votes being brought in and sorted it appeared that there were Four Hundred and two votes and that there was two hundred and five Yeas and one hundred and ninety-seven Nays." — Boston Transcript. BITTER WAS THE AWAKENING Sleeping Owner of Millions Brought Back to Earth by Stern Yet Modest Demand. "I dreamed last night that beginning with $100 I pyramided my bets on the stock market so that in a little while I had $2,000,000,000," said one of the artist colony in West Sixty-seventh street yesterday. "A crowd of people came to me and besought me to cease speculating. They pointed out that I had more money than I could ever spend and if I kept on I would own all there was in the world. 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GRAY, MANAGER. 614 Four-and-a-Half Street, Northwest. John T. Rhines and Company Wm. Henry, Champion Swimmer, Coming Over to Teach Us. He Is Founder of the Royal English Society Devoted to Rescuing the Drowning—Easy When You Know How, He Says. London.—Remarkable progress in the art of saving life from drowning has been made both in Europe and America since the foundation 18 years ago of the English Royal Life Saving society which first organized this service to humanity. William Henry, the founder of this famous society, left England recently on a missionary visit to the United States and Canada. After visiting Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Kingston and other Canadian cities, he will give lectures and illustrations of life saving in Buffalo, New York and other places in the United States. Mr. Henry is one of those enthusiasts whose zeal is infectious. Being in the happy position of financial independence, he devotes most of his time to his hobby—life saving—and under his direction the society has grown from a small body in 1891, when it was founded, to embrace more than 600 affiliated associations and clubs, numbering over 180,000 members. The governing authorities of schools, colleges and universities in England all have come under his sway. He has visited nearly all the continental countries and has established societies in Italy, Germany, Sweden, France and Finland. His methods of life saving are being taught in the Australian commonwealth, New Zealand, India, William Henry, Champion Life Saver, Who Is Coming to America. Malta, Egypt, the West Indies and South America; and now he is off to the schools, colleges and cities of the North American continent in search of converts and recruits. As a swimmer Mr. Henry is famous not only throughout the United Kingdom but also all over the continent of Europe. He was long-distance champion of England in 1899, salt water champion in 1899, and won the lifesaving competition at the Olympic games in Paris in 1900. Besides these he has taken part in numerous international competitions, winning prizes in Austria, Belgium, France, Finland, Germany, Holland, Italy and Sweden, until to-day he is the possessor of more than 600 trophies won in swimming and life-saving contests. Every school in England which has a swimming club attached to it teaches life-saving as part of the curriculum. Examinations are held by the society and certificates granted, and the great progress made may be judged from the increase in the number of certificates awarded since these practical examinations were instituted. "My object in going to America," said Mr. Henry just before leaving London, "is to try and stimulate the heads of schools and colleges there to take up life saving and have it taught, just as they teach the children to read. The importance of a knowledge of the best method to resuscitate an apparently drowned person ought to be clear to everybody. "People get drowned in America just as they do in England; but hundreds of lives would be saved if would-be rescuers only knew how to go to work. In every part of the world there are hundreds of abortive efforts at rescue every year. Frequently what would have been a single tragedy is turned into a double one through the absence of a little knowledge on the part of the would-be helper." Trade's Talons Not to Grip Famous Champs Elysees. Not Even a Philharmonic Palace Will Be Tolerated on Proud Paris Thoroughfare and Children's Paradise Along Its Course. Paris.—The probability that the Champs Elysees, the noblest avenue in the world, will always be preserved as an artistic promenade and a children's paradise has been strengthened by action just taken by the municipal council of Paris. The council not only refused to grant a permit for the construction of a Philharmonic palace on the site of the now defunct summer circus, but voted to investigate concessions previously granted, looking to the removal of some of the music halls and restaurants now flourishing there. This official action is in keeping with the true Parisian spirit. The one occasion on which the Frenchman looses his pursestrings without a murmur is when an expenditure for municipal embellishment is proposed. No other city watches over the beauty of its boulevards and parks with such jealous care. Succeeding municipal administrations differ widely on all other points, but, whether the government is nationalist or socialist, its first aim is invariably to maintain intact the artistic inheritance of Europe's most beautiful capital. There was almost a revolt, 12 years ago, when a tramway company asked a concession for a track across the avenue in a side street. This right was finally bestowed but had the council granted a subsequent application for a track along the Champs Elysees itself the lives of the city legislators would have been threatened by an aroused populace. The single track across the driveway has always been regarded as a scar. It is not improbable that in a few years the tramway company will be required to construct a tunnel beneath the surface of the street. It is by underground passages that the city already is proposing to handle the foot traffic without interfering with the perpetual stream of vehicles or marring the beauty of the thoroughfare through the construction of viaducts. The first of these entries ```markdown ``` Garden of the Tuilleries, Paris. ranean passages, leading from side to side of the Avenue des Champs Elysees, has only recently been opened. If this proves as popular as is expected other such tunnels will be constructed under other busy tseets, notably the grand boulevards. The parkway known as the Champs Elysees, or Elysian Fields, was laid out near the end of the seventeenth century. It was called the Grand Courts at first and was given its present name in the time of Louis XVI. The avenue itself is more than a mile long and is lined from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, with pine, lime and chestnut trees. The promenade is the favorite afternoon drive of the fashionable world of Paris and it is there that the badaud, or French cockney, is seen to perfection. On one side is a park, 750 yards long and 40 wide, which is filled with cafes chantants and such amusements and amusement-providers for children as jugglers, marionettes, merry-go-rounds and chocolate venders. Here idolizing parents stand for hours watching their petit bonhommes caracolling on wooden horses, while la bonne, in a snowy cap, holds the babies. At night the thoroughfare, brilliantly illuminated, offers a vivid suggestion of fairyland. The Avenues des Champs Elysees is one of the "lungs" of Paris. At each end and all about it are places of importance in the life and history of the city and the state. It almost skirts the River Seine, the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, where there are great art exhibitions, separating the park from the quays at one point. An avenue starting at the Champs Elysees, between the two buildings, crosses the river on the beautiful Pont Alexandre III. and leads to Napoleon's tomb. On the opposite side of the Champs Elysees is the Palais de l'Elysees, the official residence of the president of France. It was once the home of Mme. de Pompadour and was occupied in later years, successively, by Murat, Napoleon I., Louis Bonaparte and Queen Hortense, Emperor Alexander I. and Duc de Berril. The throngs of motorists, carriage drivers, horse riders and bicyclists who visit the Bols de Boulogne traverse the Avenues des Champs Elysees first. Beyond the Arc the Avenue du Bols de Boulogne leads up past Princess de Sagan's pink marble palace to the famous woods. CHARDSON and POLLARD SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA, Holding Probate Court. No. 15801, Administration 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 Thomas Wilkins, 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 10th day of December, A. D. 1910; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefits of said estate. Given under my hand this 10th day of December, 1900. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court Mason N. Richardson and William L. Pollard, Attorneys: COLLINS AND CLARK, ATTORNEYS THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Sodie M. Bradford, Complainant, Eugene Bradford and Mamie Chose, Defendants. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of marriage, with the defendant, Eugene Bradford, on the grounds of adultery. On motion of the complainant, it is this 23d day of December, 1909 ordered that the defendant Eugene Bradford and the co-respondent Manie Chose, cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter, and the Washington Bee before said day. Job Barnard, Justice. A true copy. J. R. Young, clerk, by F. T. Cunningham, assistant clerk. 2EPH P. MOORE, ATTORNEY SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Holding Probate Court. State of Archie Ellis, Deceased. No. 16488 Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and for letters Testamentary on said estate, by James H. Winslow, executor of the said will appointed it is ordered this 15th day of December, A. D. 1909, that Philip Ellis, brother of deedent and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Wednesday the 19th day of January, A. D. 1910, at 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and The Washington Bee once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned — the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. Zeph P. Moore, Attorney. ```markdown ``` FOR RENT 1836 9th street, northwest. Choice second door room adjoining bath, with or without board. Gentlemen only. For rent—Deak room to colored busi- ness man; also flat, five rooms, wate no bath; 16 FOR RENT FURNISHED Large, cheerful front room with largestet, southern exposure in congenial family, in b st section of the city. Gas, steam heat, three windows, cedar bath, cedar mantel, etc. in city respect. Must be seen to be appreciated. Call 1852 Oregon ave.n.w. E. MURRAY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ICE CREAM AND CONFECTIONS. OYSTERS IN SEASON. 1216 YOU STREET, NORTH-WEST. PHONE NORTH 908 HIS MOTHER'S CHUM Portugal Boy King Spends Much Time with Parent. Before Tragic Events That Raised Him to Throne He Was Educated for the Sea—Will Visit England in Near Future. Lisbon.—An active, good humored, very vital young man is the impression given by Dom Manuel, the 19-year-old king of Portugal, who is expected to visit the United Kingdom in November. The comprehensive and strenuous education considered necessary for his exalted position has not dulled the ready wit which he has inherited from Queen Amella, and he also shares her open air tastes, spending a good part of his leisure in tennis, fencing and riding. He has, moreover, artistic accomplishments, being both a musician and a painter. Before the tragic events that brought him to the throne he was being educated as a sailor, and threw himself eagerly into the study of modern science and mathematics and the technicalities of naval construction. Two years ago, therefore, his outlook on life was rather the sailor's than the king's, and a strenuous course of study was mapped out for him. It included, according to a writer in the Xuao, philosophy, political science and the physical sciences. He arose at seven every morning and studied Plato and Greek philosophy for an hour before he went to breakfast in his mother's apartments. The morning from ten to twelve o'clock was devoted to astronomy, inorganic chemistry and general science and the afternoon from one to four to history and jurisprudence. In the evenings he relaxed into music and less serious literature, retiring to bed at nine. This scheme of study was pursued for months with scarcely any interruption. He has displayed an unusual aptitude for mathematics, and speaks J. King of Portugal. French, Spanish and Italian fluently. The thesis he submitted for his doctor's degree at the university displayed a very creditable knowledge of the history of Portuguese literature. On account of the dangers that hedge his throne, his education was conducted in the palace, and its scheme was not generally understood, and consequently misrepresented. It was apprehended that he was being trained as a student and recluse rather than as a king. Not long ago, therefore, he visited the University of Colmbra and was received in state by the professors and uproariously by the students. The latter removed the horses from his carriage at the station and dragged him through the streets with enthusiastic cheering until, carried away by their excitement, he alighted and joined them on foot. In the degree hall he conversed with the rector in Latin, showed such an extensive knowledge of contemporary science, and criticised a dissertation on ethical philosophy with an astuteness that quickly brought the critics of his education to confusion. One of the most pleasing features of his life is the close relationship between him and his tragically widowed mother, Queen Amelia. In his childhood he used to rise at six every morning and read poetry and art criticisms to her while she painted till breakfast time. During the weeks he lay ill after the assassination of his father and brother, she nursed him asiduously, performing all that he needed done for him with her own hands. The habit of breakfasting together is still kept up, and the young king spends his evenings in her company. The following anecdote shows the closeness of the friendship between them, and also the graceful repartee in which he excels. When during his training for the navy he was anxious to return to Lisbon to continue his studies, Queen Amelia, asked him, somewhat plied, why he was so eager to leave her. "Because if I do not leave you at once, I shall be unable to leave you at all," he quoted, prettily, from one of her favorite poets. He is quite a sportsman, and is very fond of dogs. A Danish boarhound, Box, and a terrier, Tagus, are his principal pets. Go ahead and do the best you can and don't worry about the consequences. QUEENSLAND'S WATER TREES Wise Provision of Nature That Is One of the Curiosities of the One of the curiosities in natural history in the colony of Queensland is the provision by nature of a supply of water in the roots of certain trees. On these roots the aborigines formerly depended for their water for several months of the year. There are several kinds of trees in Queensland from which water can be obtained, including three species of eucalyptus, and the kurrajong. The eucalypt consists of a gum, which is the largest of the back country trees, a box and malice. The first named is the most preferred, as yielding the greatest quantity. This tree resembles the red gum in appearance, the leaves being a little narrower and of a silvery color. It grows chiefly on sandy or light loamy soil and throws out numerous lateral roots at a depth of about nine inches from the surface of the ground. The position of these roots was ascertained by the blacks by repeatedly jabbing the points of a spear or sharpened stick in the soft earth at a distance of about six or eight feet from the trunk of the tree. The soil was then removed with a wooden shovel for some 20 feet or more and the root cut off at either end. This was then cut up into lengths of about 18 inches, the bark knocked off and the lengths stood on end in some receptacle to contain water. In many cases the blacks used a bag made of the entire skin of the male wallaby. As soon as all these pieces were placed on end the operator, beginning with the first placed, put the end in his mouth, and by a vigorous puff expelled the remaining water. The size of the roots chosen was, with the bark on, about the thickness of a man's wrist. The larger ones being more woody and less porous, contain little or no water. The water is beautifully clear, cool, and free from any unpleasant taste or smell. PLEASANT FOR THE TRAVELER Russian Method of Safeguarding Czar Necessarily Led to Some Apprehension. The late William E. Ingersoll, the noted life insurance manager, was an authority on insurance rates. "Mr. Ingersoll knew the rates all over the world," said a New York manager, recently. "The Russian rates are very high. Mr. Ingersoll once explained to me, with a story, why this was. "A traveler in Russia, he said, noticed that the train was all decorated with flags and banners, and at every station a company of soldiers, and a band playing the national anthem. The traveler asked a barkeman the reason of all this ceremony. The barkeman, lowering his voice, replied: "I don't mind telling you, sir—but in the strictest confidence, be it understood—that a carriage in this train has been engaged for his majesty. But his majesty, as a matter of fact, won't set off till this evening. Thus the plot hatched against him may take effect on this train, you see, and our gracious sovereign will be saved." "The brakeman touched his cap and passed on, and the traveler, suddenly grown pale and nervous, stared from the window anxiously." High Title Denied Washington: A friend calls attention to the fact that Washington, although commander in chief during the Revolution and again in 1798 during the French war, which did not really happen, did not bear the title of full general. On July 2, 1798, President Adams nominated him "to be lieutenant-general and commander in chief." This was followed by the act of March 3, 1798, of which the ninth section read "that a commander of the army of the United States shall be appointed, and commissioned by the style of 'general of the armies of the United States,' and that the present office and title of lieutenant-general shall thereafter be abolished.' President Adams, jealous for the executive preogative as commander in chief, made no appointment under this act and Washington died as lieutenant-general. Europe's Highest Village. "The highest village in Europe" is the inscription on a post card which shows a group of wooden cottages on a bleak hill, with no sign of vegetation in sight and having as a background a range of ice-covered mountains. The name of the place is Cumaeas in the Canton Wallis. It lies 2,047 meters above the sea level, "where Monte Rosa raises its gigantic head into the clouds." The village consists of four families, and the latest census gives it a population of 26. "The storms of spring and fall and the snows of the winter months," says the sender of the card, "make life a dreary one, and still the people look happy, and doubtless they are so." A Careless Messenger. 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