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VOL.XXX NO 40 Suffrage For All SPEAKS FOR EQUAL SUF FRAGE - First Branch of the League to Be Formed by Women of the Colored Race—Mrs. Villard Talks of Her Father—The Ballot the Best Hope For Reform. (New York City.) Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont crossed the color line in her fight for political equality. Her carriage drew up under the elevated railroad in West Fifty-third street and Mrs. Belmont entered the Mount Olivet Baptist Church to get the Negroes into the equality line and form the first colored branch of the organization. There was a large attendance at the meeting, including a considerable number of men. Pastor Gilbert of the Mount Olivet Church in opening the meeting and turning the church over to the women said that he was very glad to do so, as he firmly believed in the subject for which Mrs. Belmont and her associates were working, and moreover, because this was, he said, the first time in the history of the Negro race in this country that such a meeting had been held in a Negro church. Mrs. I. L. Moorman, president of the Negro Women's Business League who had arranged the meeting with Mrs. Belmont, said that when she was making the arrangements she did not realize that she was engaged in a work which was to go down into history, but she beamed her pleasure at this ennobling prospect. "Mrs. Belmont invites us to join her Political Equality Association," said Mrs. Moorman. "If politics are dirty it's the men who have made them dirty and it is for us now to clean them up." Mrs. Belmont, who was seated on the platform with Mrs. Henry, Vilard, Mrs. Ella Hawley Crossett, president of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association; Mrs. M. C. Lawton of Brooklyn, Mrs. F. R. Keyser, president of the New York State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, and Mrs. Moorman. said: "Already, although you may not know it, you are perhaps feeling the call to the great work before us. Unless this call means freedom and equality for all it is a failure. The women of the country are still slaves in the twentieth century. We need earnest workers in the woman suffrage cause. I earnestly invited you all to join, and the smallest contributions are gratefully received." Mrs. Moorman, before treating the audience to a solo, said that the audience was disappointed only in the brevity of Mrs. Belmont's address. Mrs. Villard, who was introduced as the daughter of William Lloyd Garrison, said: "I need not assure this audience that I have a deep interest in the people of the Negro race." She said that it was always to her a great privilege to be permitted to talk of her father, which she did. Then she spoke of the days when it was hard for women to get a chance to hold meetings in churches when women who were against Negro slavery had difficulty in finding places in which to hold their meetings. And she told of her father's taking a seat in the gallery beside the women delegates to a great international anti-slavery conference in London because the managers had not permitted the women delegates to have seats on the floor of the house. "My father," said she, "said that he was not a woman's rights man, but a human rights man. 'I feel that philanthropy cannot be well done until women have a voice in the municipal housekeeping. The ballot is the great thing that is needed to uplift the unfortunates who without it must stay as they are and not only imperil themselves but imperil the whole community. We should all stand together, and I hope that the colored women will see eye to eye. The freedom of the body was a good thing. Freedom.of the mind is a much greater thing." ARCHITECT PITTMAN Mr. W. Sidney Pittman, the well-known architect of this city, who has just returned from Durham,N. C., was successful in closing contracts for plans for a large church and a dormitory for the National Religious Training School, of which Dr. J. E. Shepard is president. Mr Pittman's reputation as an architect is unsurpassed. He is daily wining the confidence of the American people for first-class work. Cleveland's New Mavor RECOGNIZING COLORED AMERICANS Cleveland, Ohio-No other city in the United States can boast of the recognition such as has now been given to the race by Mayor Herman C. Baehr. Last November Herman C. Baehr, Republican, was elected as mayor of this city, defeating Tom L. Johnson, Democrat, who was a candidate for the fifth term, being elected four times as mayor. Mr. Baehr took office on January 1, and during his first month in office twenty-three colored men have been appointed to positions through the efforts of Councilman Thomas W. Fleming, who was the first colored man ever elected to the council in this city, together with Hon. H. T. Eubanks, member of the Ohio Legislature, Deputy Sheriff Samuel F. Woods, Major John C. Fulton, Mr. A. D. Boyd and Mr. Nahum D. Brascher, editor of The Cleveland Journal. Every county office, with the exception of the prosecutor's and Clerks's Office, has a representative of the race employed. The latter office is controlled by Democrats. More than 100,000 a y ar is paid in wages to our race by the city and county administrations. Following are the appointments: William H. Smith, district inspector, Department of Buildings; Robert I. Drake, sanitary patrolman; Nahum D. Brascher city stoorekeeper, Auditor's Office; J. Clarence Brown, chief inspector, Garbage Collection Department; Dan R. Fairfax, clerk, Water Works Department; Walter Patterson, park police; W. O. Thornihill, notice clerk Sidewalk Department; William Brown, inspector of brick and cement. Engineer's Office; Samuel Kyle, barn man, Collection Department; Edgar B. Moore, messenger, Director Public Service Office; Abraham Stevens and Jacob Cummings, janitors, City Hall; Charles Hayes and Jersey Gordon, night watchman, City Hall; John Clifford, Janitor, Central Market House. William Shaffer. barn man, Central Police Station; J. A. Johnson. janitor, Pumping Station; Frank Griffin and. Ernest Burke. meter readers; George Turner, bridge guard, and James Johnson, policeman. East 9th street bridge. Seventy five colored men are employed at the Garbage Collection Department as drivers of garbage wagons at $2.00 per day. and about twenty are working on the streets as white wings. Twelve men have teams working for the city. Those holding positions in the county offices are as follows: Major John C. Fulton, clerk in Treasurer's Office; Jeriman Hudson, clerk in Auditor's Office. Samuel E. Woods, deputy in Sheriff's Office; Leroy D. Fowler, rodman, Surveyor's Office; John W. Redd, night WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12, 1910 The statue is a monument to a historical figure, likely a leader or a significant person, who is depicted standing with a raised hand. The statue is mounted on a pedestal, which is placed in a grassy area surrounded by trees. The background is a blurred image of a park or garden with trees and shrubs. The statue is centered in the frame, with the pedestal slightly to the right. The image is black and white, with a grainy texture. ABRAHAM LINCOLN THE EMANCIPATION The National Training School women and Lincoln tag day today in honor of Lincoln' Lincoln button sold will be for the benefit of every citizen who believes in true womanhood purchase a Lincoln button. The National Training School women and girls will have a Lincoln tag day today in honor of Lincoln's birthday. Every Lincoln button sold will be for the benefit of the school. Every citizen who believes in true womanhood should not fail to purchase a Lincoln button. Government Misquoted The Department of Agriculture has recently been informed that certain of its publications dealings with eucalyptus have been misquoted by several companies specially inter- tated in selling lands. For instance, Circular 97, of the Forest Service, has been misrepresented as saying that California will in a few years be the only source of hardwood supply in the United States. Such a statement has never been made in any of the Forest Service publications and is not considered a fact. The Department experts believe that there is promise of considerable success in the cultivation of eucalyptus trees in many parts of California but estimates of profit and of growth have been, attributed to the Department which are unauthorized. There are many uncertainties connected with eucalyptus culture, the government experts say, which the investor should take into account. In some cases statements falsely attributed to the Forest Service in advertising matter have been corrected when attention was called to the facts, but before the misstatements had been widely circulated. Secretary Wilson says he does not intend to allow the name of his Department to be used as a means of victimizing the public, and that in the future any concern which attributes to the Forest Service unauthorized statements may expect the statements to be publicly disavowed. HOW TO SUCCEED! Save your enemies, if they are drowning and allow your friends to sink. If your friends are hard up, ignore them and help your enemies. Always disappoint your friends and be on time for those who dislike you. Great men will shelter their enemies and drive their friends out doors. If you have a full dinner table always invite your enemies to eat because they appreciate a good meal at times. watchman, Court House; William Burton, janitor, Court House; Mrs. Emma Green, copyist, County Recorder's Office. He Beats All THE CAREER OF A WELL KNOWN COLORED ATHLETIC PROMOTER. Back in the early nineties out in a little village called "Douglas" I had a friend (young) named Merrian Hayson. Hayson was odd in his many peculiarities as was his name. I remember the time, when we would rise as early as four or five o'clock in the morning just in order that some of the many reed birds on the Eastern Branch might be bagged before breakfast was fairly over. And say nothing of walks consisting of from ten to twelve miles on Sunday afternoons. We formed a club, under the name of the "Olympic Athletic Club of Douglas," we bought gymnasium apparatus such as trapez, rings, dumbells, etc. And we held meets, not like the meets of today, for we were too poor to entertain the public with such. There was the Benning Race Track not far in the distance, and at the time was considered second to best in the country. We all stood in with the jockeys and trainers and thereby gained admission to the enclosure. We had fairly come to conclusion after much reading and observation that it would be a good scheme to have a track of our own on a small scale. So inside of a week were running, jumping and sumersaulting on a real track. But that lasted only as long as the races was here, and was smashed into a thousand pieces at the closing day of the season at Benning. But some how or another it didn't develop just right. For some of the boys moved away to different sections of the country, and others lost interest. This was the time "Old Hayson" came out, and by "Hercules" he came out in a blaze of glory. He had worked very hard all summer in order that a little exhibition, given in his barn might prove a success. He even went so far as to interest his mother who was such a lovely sympathizing person to the ambitious young boy. Well, when the night for the affair came and every one had congregated, to witness this great exhibition as it was quite an affair for the neighborhood. Hayson, blossomed out in a pair of bloomers, an athletic shirt and a pair of rubber bottoms: And the stunts done upon, the horizontal Its Origin The Club Breaks bars, trapez, rings, tumbling mats and punching bag were worth noticing. Spins were made upon the bars, twists in the rings, sumersaults on the mats and even pieces were played with the punching bag. After the exhibition every one repaired to the house for refreshments and a friendly chat. So concluded that famous day and exhibition. Attends School Later on in years, Hayson entered the sixth grade from a private teacher and for his first time attended a public school. Most naturally after becoming naturalized to the new surroundings, he startled both pupil and teacher with his stunts done upon the school lawn at recesses. Later on admission to the high school was gained by diligent work done in his books, and so started the noble work (athletic) now ringing in the ears of every young colored person. After a little intercourse with the director of athletics. It was decided wise and expedient to make use of his talent, by a public exhibition given at one of the halls. And fortunately for young Hayson he was exceptionally popular with both the young and the old, and found very little trouble in showing the public the necessity of an athletic education. I believe the first affair was pulled off somewhere in the early part of the month of February, '06, under very encouraging circumstances, as the house was filled, and every one enjoyed the entertainment to the utmost. Right here was the birth of the Inter Scholastic Athletic Association, for it was never thought of before. The following Decoration Day marked the first, "Colored Athletic Meet" held in this city. The next winter marked the first basket ball game played under the auspices of the well known I. S. A. A., etc. Hayson Attends Harvard Hayson attended the Harvard School Class of '06, and had great success as he was respected for his ability inside and out of the "gym." He came away with excellent marks and the people who came in contact with him were startled. As there never had been a colored boy who attended Harvard, so familiar with the apparatus of the gymnasium. The next season Old Harvard was again attended, but this year he was obliged to confine his course to the practice course only, as money was coming in very slowly. But that didn't effect his eagerness to become an instructor or promoter very much. For the next year he gained his one desire, and that was to connect himself with the playgrounds of Washington as an instructor, and has been connected every since. Isn't it strange that all the years have elapsed and no one thought of public exhibitions of: gymnastics, basketball, running, jumping and throwing the hammer until my good friend Hayson, turned the key and let them out to and for the public. MASONIC NEWS Gethsemane Commandery No. 3, worked the red cross degree on the detachment of fourteen on Tuesday. A meeting of the officers of the Grand Commandery was held at the residence of Deputy G. C. J. P. Davis of 1623'4th street, n. w., at which time a pilgrimage club was formed by electing the following: Sir Kt. John Turner, president. J. P. Davis, vice president. Brooks Burr, treasurer. James Bampfield, secretary. The next meeting for collection of dues will be held at Bro. Brooks Burr's residence, 324 G street, s. e., on Sunday Feb. 27th, at 4 p. m. This club was formed for the purpose of attending the International Masonic Congress to be held at Detroit, Michigan in August. The Imperial Council of the A. A. O. N. M. S. will also hold their session. Bro. I. T. Taylor stands ready to lend assistance whenever required. SPECIAL SERMON Sunday, February 13th, at 11 o'clock a. m., at the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, by Bishop G. W. Blackwell, 18th street, between L and M, n. w., Rev. C. C. Alleyne, pastor. PARAGRAPHIC Uncle John Ramsey, 119 years old, was said to have been the oldest person in Ohio, died at the County Infirmary died last week. Ramsey was a slave, but escaped forty years before the Civil War, went to Oberla later became historic, as he assisted many slaves through the underground railway system. It is said North Carolina has not had a lynching for two years. Governor Kitchin is very much gratified There is always room for improvement. It is stated that more than 2,000 white and colored men and women have been held in a state of peonage on cotton plantations in Burleson, Texas, and have suffered the severest cruelties. Forty witnesses are prepared to give their testimony. According to statements, 10,000 people turned out to greet Capt. Joseph F. Shipp, who had just been released from jail in this city where he had been serving a sentence for allowing the lynching of Ed Johnson in Tenn. Dr. Gertrude E. Curtis, who graduated from the New York College of Dental and Oral Surgery in May 1909, has the distinction of being the first colored woman to get a license to practice dentistry in New York, also the first to be appointed in charge of a dental clinic in Bellevue Hospital. The 101st birthday of Abraham Lincoln will be celebrated at the First Congregational Church. The meeting will be conducted by the G. A. R. President Taft will make the welcoming address at the opening of the "World's Sunday School Congress" which convenes in this city May 19th, and will be in session until May 24th. This convention will be attended by thousands of men women and children connected with church work throughout the civilized world. The meeting will be held in Convention Hall. There is much interest in scientific circles in this city in the proposed partnership in a South pole expedition between the National Geographic Society and the Peary Artic Club. Although no definite action has yet been taken by the board of managers of the Geographic Society. It is said few books have aroused so bitter a controversy pro and con as "The Southerner," which has recently been published. There is a strong tendency on the part of the larger majority of its commentators to treat the book as a history instead of fiction. The main building of the Delaware River Steel Company, formerly the Tidewater Steel Company has been destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at $100,000, and the building containing the machine shop, blast furnace and dynomo room were all destroyed. The funeral services of Mrs, Hattie E. Buell, who had been actively engaged in literary work, since early girlhood; her song composition "Child of the King" has been extensively used throughout the country at religious meetings, was buried threewk, after a brief illness. Joseph G. Waters, president of the Potomac Savings Bank of Georgetown left an estate valued at about $350,000. The real estate is valued at $24,000 and personal property valued at $315,000. Plans are being prepared to have a 90-mile subway in Chicago, so as to relieve the congested traffic systems. Rough estimates are that the subway will cost from $80,000,000 to $100,000,000. The first meeting of the Interdenominational Evangelical Alliance of the colored clergy, of the District of Columbia, was held Monday evening. Among the speakers were, Capt. Oyster and Hon. R. A. Ballinger, secretary of the Department of Interior. The African Miniug and Real Estate Company is offering an unusual opportunity to investors. You should look up their advertisement on page 5. » . 7 7 ~~ TATHRwY a . . . The Tramp and Little NeZ : . a a ‘ * ¢ Sung by Miss Jessie Irwin of the “Lyric Co.” ns, ,tHoderata, , > i oe eee Se a ge 1, Qne day strampstopp'd by the way And begg'd for just a crust; The tearsstream'd down hissunken cheeks,Be- 2 He badea-dien, with heav-y heart, And wander'ddownthe lane; He wish'd to see his lit-tle Nell, If to | | he 4 ee |__| Spe 5 = = ES ee — “SF F F = . e . & tp pe tye . grim'd with stain and dust, —‘Wisclothes were thread-bare,patch'd,and torn, A shab-by hat hegrasped, And on - ly once a-gain; He tradg'd for ma- ny wea-ry hours,Andreach'dthetown by night, Where ——— —— \— ett (22a SS ne = — =— a 2 b Zz be. 2 fei bp et ——— | <b) ———— + sy et es i —— =I % . a . a ral, oo a tempo, A ee stood there trembling like a lesf, His coat he tight-ly clasped. The village blacksmith stopp'dhis work, And peo- plé pass'd him to andfro, Andshudder'd at the sight, At last he found a rest- ing place, Twas ”, > — 7 =—=—=——. i tex —« = ee oe = ST 0 v oa te i x 2. | a ! kos | _—— ———————— et = —— ——— . jot : ass e Ke , . : 7 ralt, atempo. Ge Se ee Took'a the strang-er o'er; Then kind-ly bade him take a seat—The trampso tired and sore, “My at a man-siondoor, Where rev-el-ry was high with-in, And langh-ter lond did soar, There A : a 5 f+, === > as = = eet] —— 0 . fw 2 == > |= “ —" ao — - o ne — * - we ~ - Ye wo ~~ Published by AMERICAN MELODY Co., New York. rT), j | oa | pane ee ee an ae his > O eyo eg NY ee Hangwell Trousers wear wonderfully well. They never lose their shape’ becauso they are cut on our own special pattern which allows plenty of room for sitting. They do not bag at the knecs because there Is no strain on the seams. Made in 116 sizes and 400 fabrics. * If your dealer docs not sell them, write to us. Cc. KENYON COMPANY 23 UNION SQUARE - . - NEW YORK PEARY'S BIRTHPLACE Explorer First Saw Light of Day Near Cresson, Pa. Love of Sea and Adventure an Inher Sted Tralt—Ambitious to Find Pole Ever Since He Was Young Naval Officer. Johnstown, Pa—The movement from Maine to Cambria county, inthe fifties, which brought to this district the prominent Barker and other familes, also made it possible for Cresson, nearly the highest point in the county, to clalm the honor of having been the birthplace of Licut, Robert Edmund Peary, most daring and most per. sistent Arctle explorer of modern times and claimant for the title of Discoverer of the Pole. The father o! Peary was not bothered about polar discovery. The bullding of “shéok shops” and the manufacture and ship ment of shook and ataves to many distant points was hie lifé work. Maine afforded ample opportunity, for the lumber Industry with its vast tim. ber 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 eareer sheds an inter. esting light on the. question of {n. herited traits and predilections. The elder Peary, an Englishman, trans planted to Maine, came from forbears who loved the sea. For some reason he did not share this fondness for the Dounding wave and deliberately left ‘the shore line for a life far in the in terlor, away from evn inland lakes ‘But after his father’s death Robert 2. Peary, then a little boy, was taken back to Maine by his mother, and ass jreault of his life on the coast and his education the youngster instinctively went back to the life of his ancestors. 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Peary's Girtnpiace and to Include Part of the Old Home. land ports, the coming and golng of clipper ships, laden with Maine lum- ber and many other products, by sug- gestion and appeal aroused in the youth love of the sea and Its adven- tures, Leut, Peary’s distinct ambi- ton to discover the pole {s 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, 8 were a number of those prominent fn the Work of erploration at that time, and hence the glory which now shines upon the water arm of Uncle Sam's military service by Teflection. * It is strange how soon we are for gotten. 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 Meutenant's father Charles Peary. Ex-Judge A. V. Bark- er 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 1s now Cresson, where Peary established a shook shop. A house standing on the turn of the road from Cresson to Loretto, about 100 yards jfrom the town, Is now generally a0 | cepted by the people of the county as occupying part of the site of the orig- |tnal Peary home, and {s sald to actu- ally include a fragment of the old building. It was in that house that Robert 2. Peary was born, and there, two or three years Iater, his father died. Frank O'Hara, an old farmer living in Munster township, recalls Peary‘s dirth clearly and tells a story of the elder Peary sending a messenger fn a conveyance to a pofnt some distance away to fetch a physician. “Kill the horse $f you have to,” Mr, Peary !s al- leged to have sald to the driver, “but get the doctor here in a hurry.” And it’s another remfnfscence of O'Hara ‘that the elder Peary, who died at Gal- Utizin, was buried amid a blilszard, |“That was like the north pole itself,” says the aged Munster mau. Peary was buried at Cape Elizabeth, Me. | The only basis for the claim that , Peary was born at Chest Springs 1s the residence there of his cousin. Charles H. Peary’s father, Jamer 'Peary, came from Matne about the same time as George Peary did, but Instead of locating at Cresson, settled at Chest Springs and there his chit Gren have resided ever since. | George Peary, fortunately, teft enough of an estate to make It possi. ble for Mrs, Peary to educate her son thoroughly and he finally found his way to the Naval academy. Dor , as E: ‘ ‘Write at once for a Christmas sample bottle of ED, PINAUD’S LILAG -VEGETAL t Enclose 5 cts. (for postage and packing), Try the sample—then ask your dealer for our special Christmas box, containing a 6 or. bottle of this exquisite perfume; PRICE,75c. Nothing like it in the world; sensational value for Holiday presents. Everybody loves perfame— ED. PINAUD'S LILAC VEGETAL is the finest, just like the living blossoms. Send us your name and address to-day for the sample, enclose 5 cts. and please mention your dealer’s name. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD, oet.nc ° ED, PINAUD Sldg., New York Italian Civil Engineer invents the "Psephograph" to Foll Ballot Box Stuffers. Rome.—European ballot box stuffers, who are as expert as any of Boas Tweed's henchmen ever were in the palmiest days of corruption in New York politics, soon will find their occupation gone. An Italian civil engineer, Signor Gogiano, has invented a voting machine which, it is claimed, is absolutely ungetatable" and incorruptible. He calls this invention the psephograph. So complete and satin- BARRIERS SERVICE COMPANY SERVICE INDO MUNICIPAL VOTING New Voting Machine. Factory has this machine proved that it had been adopted by both the Italian and the French governments. The psephograph is a little over a yard in height and is provided with as many openings as there are candidates in the field. The voter presents his card to an official who has charge of the voting booth and receives a small metal chip about the size of an American dime. He is then given permission to enter the booth and steps behind two screens which render him invisible to both the public and the overseers alike. There he finds the voting machine facing him. After carefully scanning the different slots, above which is a space containing the names of the candidates, he selects the one he wishes to vote for and drops his chip in the slot corresponding to it. The fall of the chip causes an interior lever to rise, this movement making the number of persons voting appear on a "title tablet on the outside, which is always visible, and in the interior registering the vote for the chosen candidate. When the voting is over the officer in charge lifts aside the metal covering on which is registered the number of persons voting and the number of votes obtained by each candidate is revealed. By this system 37,000 votes were cast in two hours at a recent election at Turin. GETS A GOLDEN CROWN Miss Mabel Boardman Honored by Italy for Aiding Victims of the Earthquake. Boston.—The Marquis de Montagarl, 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 [Illustration of a woman with a crown.] 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. She is the sister-in-law of Senator Crane and was a member of the famous Taft Philippine party. While visiting Japan she saw the evidence of the work of the Red Cross in the Russo-Japanese war and was impressed with the boundless possibilities of the movement. She is an intimate friend of both President and Mrs. Taft. She Won't Waste the Rope. Give a woman plenty of rope and she will hang—her washing on it. Mme. Davis, Mme. Davis, ```markdown ``` BORN CLAIRVOYANT AND CARD READER TELLS ABOUT BUSINESS. 1228 25th St. N.W. Washington, D. C. Gives Luck to All. N. B—No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. N. B—Mention The Bee. IF YOU WANT A PLACE 5 BOWS SPRING GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL, No. 333 Virginia Ave., S.W. Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District. EUROPEAN AND AMERI- AN. Good Rooms and Lodging, 50, 75c. and $100. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a Call James Otoway Holmes, Prop. Washington, D. C. 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Many Sewing Machines are made to sell "guard- d of quality," call a "New Home" - made too. Our warranty never runs out. We make Sewing Machines to sell all conditions of the trade. The "New Home" stands at the head of all high-grade family sewing machines held by authorized dealers only. THE NEW YORK TIMES ME-LANGE SLY MON THIS mills; nothing like it for hair that is not naturally and 50 cents a box. For sale by the following o McGuire 1912 1-2 Fourteenth street northwest; North and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, T southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eightth and n, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE M'F'G. CO., East Oran led on receipt of price Never fails; nothing like it for hair that is not naturally straight. Price, 25 and 50 cents a box. For sale by the following druggists: Board & McGuire 1912 1-2 Fourteenth street northwest; Julius Mayer, Fourth and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, Third and P streets southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eightth and P streets, Georgetown, D. C. FRANK E. 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C WORTH ADVERTISING FOR 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 firms desire and deserve their patronage. And such firms will receive the bulk of these over three millions of dollars received and spent by the Negroes of Washington. What clothing stores, what furniture stores, what dry goods stores and what other lines of business will now make an effort to divert to themselves these over three millions of dollars spent by Washington Negroes by advertising in The Bee? Place your advertising in The Bee and watch these 5,499 appreciative Negroes spend their over three millions of dollars with you. Now is the time to advertise in The Bee, the newspaper that goes into every Negro home in Washington. Remember, merchants of Washington, it's what advertising pays you, not what it costs. MORE MONEY—RACE PROGRESS. of colored people groom themselves daintly, destroy the odors, remove grease shine from the face, and use mooreries for improving the skin and dressing the hair to be better received in the business world, make money, and advance faster. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York is a business friend colored people have. It improves the skin of Dr. Booker Washington improves their minds. The city manufacturers nine Chemical Wonders, which w oil colored people as attractive as individual peculiarities. Colored men in New York who use these Wonder water situations in banks, clubs and business houses, can have better positions, marry better, get along better. (1,) Complexion WonderCream will light up and make (black or brown) every time it is used. To pro- vide a trial, we send demonstration sample for 10 cents. 50 cents postpaid. (2) Magneto-Metallic Comb, called Wonder Com- bated before using, to help straighten and dress hairs 50 cents, and will last a lifetime. (3) Wonder Uncuri. When this pomade dressing hair the kinks can be uncurled and the hair become when heated into the scalp and through the hair will Comb, any stiff, knotty hair will dress well. 50 cents postpaid. (4) Wonder Hair Grow fertilizes the scalp and hair grow long, just as fertilizers in the soil make hair. 50 cents postpaid. (5) Odor Wonder Powder instantly destroys p- r. People who neglect such chemical cleansing ais- s. 50 cents postpaid. (6) Odor Wonder Liquid. This fine toilet water body with delicate perfume. When used with a Odor Wonder Powder the conditions of the body be- come. If you can spare 50 cents extra, order this lux- uus postpaid. (7) Wonder Foot Powder keeps the feet dainty. postpaid. (8) Wonder Wash. A shampoo to clean from insure the health of the hair and scalp. 50 cents. (9) Shell Pink Creme will give light brown girls cheeks without made-up appearance. 50 cents. We guarantee all these Wonders as represented. We give advice free about hair, skin and scalp. If colored people groom themselves daintly, destroy perspiration odors, remove grease shine from the face, and use our new discoveries for improving the skin and dressing the hair, they will be better received in the business world, make more money, and advance faster. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York is the best business friend colored people have. It improves their bodies as Dr. Booker Washington improves their minds. That Company manufacturers nine Chemical Wonders, which will make colored people as attractive as individual peculiarities will permit. Colored men in New York who use these Wonders hold better situations in banks, clubs and business houses, and women have better positions, marry better, get along better. (1.) Complexion WonderCream will light up any colored face (black or brown) every time it is used. To prove this on one trial, we send demonstration sample for 10 cents. Regular jar, 50 cents postpaid. (2) Magneto-Metallic Comb, called Wonder Comb. Can be heated before using, to help straighten and dress the hair. Costs 50 cents, and will last a lifetime. (3) Wonder Uncuri. When this pomade dressing is in the hair the kinks can be uncurled and the hair becomes flexible. When heated into the scalp and through the hair with a Wonder Comb, any stiff, knotty hair will dress well. 50 cents postpaid. (4) Wonder Hair Grow fertilizes the scalp and makes hair grow long, just as fertilizers in the soil make cornstalks grow. 50 cents postpaid. (5) Odor Wonder Powder instantly destroys perspiration odor. People who neglect such chemical cleansing are obnoxious. 50 cents postpaid. (6) Odor Wonder Liquid. This fine toilet water surrounds the body with delicate perfume. When used with used with Odor Wonder Powder the conditions of the body become perfect. If you can spare 50 cents extra, order this luxury. 50 cents postpaid. (7) Wonder Foot Powder keeps the feet dainty. 50 cents, postpaid. (8) Wonder Wash. A shampoo to clean from dandruff and insure the health of the hair and scalp. 50 cents postpaid. (9) Shell Pink Creme will give light brown girls beautiful We give advice free about hair, skin and scalp. Will send book an attractiveness free. We will prove we are true business friends of col We require one agent for every locality and guard inst loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector St. We market all the Chemi cal Wonder Company. We will prove we are true business friends of colored people. We require one agent for every locality and guarantee you against loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York. We market all the Chemi cal Wonder Company preparations. THE REE PUBLISHED at 1109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington; D. C. as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance $2.00 Six months 1.00 Three months .50 Subscription monthly .20 THE CAPITAL CITY The colored Americans in this city above all others in the Union should be doing more than what they are doing. The Southern colored man is doing something, notwithstanding the prejudice and opposition to him. But, right here in the Capital of the nation where the colored Americans should take the lead and set examples for those who have less opportunities seem to be doing less. For a number of months the cry has gone forth, indignation meetings have been held; the pulpit has expressed itself, against the "Jim Crow" theatres and other discriminations with what results? Well a few enterprising citizens took it into their heads to put their hands into their own pockets and build theatres of their own or for the benifit of the fastidious colored American who denounced the "Jim Crow" amusement and other places, and for what purpose? This same class of individuals can be seen darting into this certain "Jim Crow" theatre where seats are set apart especially for the colored people. There are certain colored people. There are certain colored people, in city, who are anxious to affiliate and associate with white people no matter how common they may be. The Bee is aware of certain half white colored men in the government departments who are seen walking the streets and entering bar rooms with certain white men and at night those same individuals are seen at the so-called colored swell receptions or dances. The Capital City is full of shams who are manaces to civilization. There are a few enterprising colored men in this city, but they depend to a great extent on white people for support. There are colored men, in this city who possess sufficient means to start a department store, which would give employment to colored girls and bdays. Just think of it! It would be death to the promoters to establish such an enterprise, for the reason the colored people would not support it, although such enterprises are needed. An attempt was made a few years ago to boycott certain department houses because they refused to employ colored boys and girls. The boycott didn't last very long because it was not effective. A few sympathizers concluded that it would be better to start stores of their own. The Hymen Brothers rented a large store on 7th street, between G and H streets, northwest and established a five and ten cent store. These young men were among the leaders of colored society and their father was formerly a member of Congress from North Carolina. About a dozen or more of young colored girls, of all shades were employed, but all of them were supposed to be colored. This firm was not only boycotted by their own associates and their society, but the Conditions are a trifle better today. There are two up-to-date moving picture theatres, several first class drug stores and several up-to-date dining rooms and restaurants. The Capital City colored American must get a move on him. MISS BURROUGHS The tour of Miss Nannie H. Burroughs through the South was one continuous ovation. In Louisiana, Mississippi and other places, the leading people declare that she is the greatest woman who has ever come from the North. She was the "It" everywhere she went. The Southern Christian Advocate had a great deal to say about her Southern trip which will appear in the next issue of The Bee. ATTORNEY KING It is currently rumored that Attorney L. Melendez King will be pushed for the attorneyship of the United Order of Elks of the world. From The Bee's stand point not an abler lawyer could be selected. Mr. King is honest and reliable and he is the kind of man who should be selected for the place. He is certainly sufficiently qualified and his election would greatly strengthen the organization. BISHOP CORROTHERS There are thousands of people in this country who would be pleased to see Rev, Sylvester L. Corrothers made a bishop. Dr. Corrothers deserves it. He has made out of a church that all other ministers failed. He is able as well as perservering. The election of this distinguished divine as bishop would make him a power for the race to which he is identified. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY Will be observed throughout the city. A Lincoln button will be sold for the benefit of the National Training School for women and girls of which great and eloquent woman is president, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs. This button will be sold by all of the Baptist Churches to help the school. Let everybody wear a Lincoln tag today. THE HORIZON The last issue of the Horizon was a gem. The cut of President Simon of Hayti was a piece of art. The Bee congratulates its contemporary and begs leave to state that the misquoted word should have been entitled, and not "inspired." GIVE HIM CREDIT Elsewhere in The Bee will be seen an article concerning Mr. Marion Haysen. This young man from all reports, was the first in this city to introduce athletic sports among his people in this city. Mr. Haysen is an enterprising young man, who is bound to win his way in the athletic world. in Africa Intolerable Joseph Burtt, of London, England, who recently investigated slavery conditions in Africa in the interest of four large cocoa firms of Great Britain, is in Washington, and will address a general public meeting at the church of Our Father. Rev. John Van Schaick, Jr., has opened his church to a general discussion of the subject. Mr. Burtt found intolerable conditions of slavery existing in connection with the cocoa plantations in Portuguese West Africa, and the Portuguese Islands All answers are to have reference solely to the "Census Day," which is April 15. Persons living on that day, but who died after it and before the enumerators call, are to be counted, but persons born after April 15 are not to be included in the count. Persons who were single on April 15 are to be reported as single, even though they have married subsequently and before the canvasser has called. This is true, similarly, of persons who became widowed or divorced after April 15. The census law provides that all persons shall be enumerated at their "usual place of abode" on April 15. This means the place where they may be said to live or belong or the place which is their home. As a rule, the usual place of abode is not the place where a person works or where he eats, but where he regularly sleeps. The enumerators are cautioned, however, that where a man happens to sleep at the time of the enumeration may not be the place where he regularly sleeps. There will be a number of persons having their usual places of abode in The selecting of Atlanta for the place for 1910 argues much in the favor of the movement on account of the railroad facilities. The exact date of the meeting has been fixed from Wednesday, May 25th, to Monday, May 30th, which will include the fifth Sunday in May. Thousands of Sunday School workers are interested in this Sunday School Congress Movement, which, among Negroes, is regarded as one of the most important annual gatherings engaged in work among young people in the United States. RELIGIOUS RRAINING New York, Feb. 4.—Estelle T Gibbs, a Negro girl, fourteen years old, living with her parents at 512 First street, Hoboken, received today the first prize, a gold medal, at the graduating exercises of the Hoboken public school pupils, in the Gayety Theatre. She had the highest average of any public school scholar in the city—99 1-3 per cent. in six sub- Estelle is the daughter of a Pullman car porter on the Lackawanna Railroad. She is the only Negro girl who has carried off such honors in Hoboken, and the only one to be graduated from the grammar school to the high school. In all but one of her studies the girl was rated at 100. In geography she made 96. The five branches in which she reached the maximum were history, civic, spelling, arithmetic, and grammar. Eighteen questions were posted at the geography examination, and the pupils had the privilege of selecting ten to answer. The teacher who conducted the examination says that Estelle picked out the ten hardest. DEATH OF MISS BRAXTON The Armstrong M. T. S. and Vr Ave. Baptist Church lost a competent, enthusiastic and loyal member Monday morning, at 1.30, in the person of Miss Ruth E. Braxton. The community also lost a good young citizen. Though only seventeen, she was a fine musician and had learned early the gospel of service. She was the pianist of both the Senior and Christian Endeavor of Vt. Ave. Baptist Church. She became a Christian when only nine years of age and by her life showed to all with whom she came in contact that there was a reality in the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ. To know her was to love her. She was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Braxton, of 2124 11th street n. w. She was quiet and modest and had great reverence for old age and holy places. She was a member of Narcissus' Tent and Lucretia Circle I. O. of St Luke, both of which turned out in a body to do honor to her memory. The Armstrong M. T. Business High School, Mr. Daniel Thompson, principal, closed in her honor and turned out in a body. It also furnished the palbearers who were as follows: Captain—Lorenzo Walker. Lieutenant—Shermont Sewell. Sergeant—Graham Burwell. Private—Herbert Bryce. Ralph Walker. Claude Parot. The church was taxed to its capacity to accommodate the friends. The S. S. turned out in full led by her class under the direction of the superintendent, Mr. G. W. Timas and her teacher, Miss R. E. Tolliver They also furnished the music. Owing to the illness of her pastor Rev. Geo. W. Lee, the services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Howard who had known her from infancy. It is the consensus of opinion that he never preached better. Too much praise cannot be given to Dr. W. B Evans. and Mr. D. B. Thompson, of the Business Department of the school of which Miss Braxton was a member. The floral offerings were immense and costly. It took separate carriages for them. Resolution were many and beautiful. She will be mourned by a devoted mother, an affectionate father and grandfather, a loving sister and brother, and six loving aunts and a host of sympathetic friends. REV. W. H. SCOTT SICK The Boston Guardian is making a great effort to collect funds for the benefit of Rev. W. H. Scott, formerly of this city, but who as been living in Boston, Mass. for a number of years. Rev. Scott is in a sanitarium near Boston and it takes money to defray his expenses. Rev. Scott is a great race man and it is hoped that his friends in this city will send contributions to the Boston Guardian. They will be acknowledged through that paper. A. NOTICE OF ESTEEM Mr. Annie M. Johnson, of 1528 15th street, n. w., having retired from the presidency of the Woman's Guild of St. Luke's parish, after an acceptable and highly satisfactory service she spent four years, was the recipient of an handsome rocking chair last Wednesday evening, the gift of the Guild. This gift was in recognition of Mrs. Johnson' services. The presentation was made by the Rector, Dr. Brown, in behalf of the ladies.. Dr. Bois "Seven Last Words" will be rendered by the choir of St Luke's P. E. Church on Good Friday evening at 8 o'clock. A silver offering will be lifted at the door. The Weeksin Society You don't need medicine often, do you, but when you do, you should have the best that money and skill can get together. This you always get at the drug store of Board and McGuire, 19121-2 14th street, n. w. Assistant Superintendent Bruce lectured to Normal School No. 2 last Monday morning. Miss Hunter, the principal of Kindergarten School No. 2 is said to be a very accomplished teacher. Mrs. S. F. Lewis of the city was in Philadelphia, Pa., last week. Mrs. Amelia Wormley of Washington, D. C., is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Minton in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. P. A. Palmer, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa., visited relatives and friends in Washington, D. C. last week. Miss N. H. Burroughs has returned to this city after a delightful trip through the South. The reception given by the Monacans, on February 3rd, was largely attended. Mr. Lewis Stafford of Pittsburg, Pa., visited his mother very recently who has been quite ill. Mrs. C. C. Alleyne of this city who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Washington in Charlotte, N. C., has returned to this city: While in the South she was highly entertained by friends. Mrs. Hamilton Robinson who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Pannell, in Washington, D. C., for several months has returned to her home in Charleston, S. C., much delighted with her visit. The members of Phyllis Wheatley Council No. 234 I. O. of St. Luke, entertained Mrs. Julia M. Layton, Mr. O. T. Taylor and Mrs. Bessie Anderson last Thursday, the 3rd, very highly. The matinee given by the Lyric Orchestra on last Friday afternoon was very largely attended. Music was furnished by the full orchestra. The Senior Class of the School of liberal Arts of Howard University will give a formal promenade the latter part of April at Odd Fellows Hill. Watch for date. The Y. M. C. A. basket ball team decsively defeated the crack Alpha Physical club last week in New York, by the score of 32 to 19. Mr. R. R. Colbert, who has been quite ill at his home is able to be out again. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, who has been making a tour of the South has returned to the city. Dr. James E. Shepard of Durham, V. C., having just arrived from Cuba, is in the city en route to New York, where he is booked for a speech on Lincoln's birthday. The doctor, who was sick when he was this city last fall has regained his health and is looking well. After leaving the 5 and 10 cents eatre you will enjoy a stroll around the Board and McGuire Pharmacy 14th street between Tea and you,where the crowds go to be servethe most delicious ice cream soda the city. Mrs. A. Silence has returned from skegee, where she was the guest her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Fearni. We are glad to state that the latitis improving from her recent illness. Little Mabel and Victoria Tunnell still at their home on Howard Hill. he funeral of Miss Jennie Waruwas largely attended by friends ft both Baltimore and Washington. The casket was completely embed in flowers. r. Aaron Russell is again at his w after having recovered from hecent illness. ss A. Grimkie, niece of the Rev. Gkie, is dangerously ill at her home in Corcoran street. Mrs. Louise Mason, wife of Mr. Charles Mason, of 1462 N street, n. w., has been confined to her residence with pneumonia. She-is now convalescent. Mrs. Neta Toy Clark, of 22nd and O streets, n. w. has been confined to her room the past two weeks with a severe cold. Mr. W. W. Gaynes is thinking of leaving this city permanently, we are told, and settling in New York State. Mr. Noble N. Thomas, the well known short hand reporter has connected himself with The Bee. Mr. Mr. Thomas is one of the most accurate short hand writers in this country and a young man of ability. Any favors shown him will be appreciated by The Bee. Mrs. John H. Paynter, temporarily residing in Oklahoma with her father, will return to this city early in the spring. Late advices from Colorado Springs, Colorado, say that Mr. Frank Gaines, formerly of this city cannot survive the present season. SECOND MONACAN CLUB ASSEMBLY The Monacan Club gave its midwinter assembly, second of the series, on Wednesday evening, the 2nd instant, at Middleton's New Auditorium, and, being fortunate enough to be favored by beautiful weather this time, secured the presence of a large majority of the subscribers. The marked spirit of congeniality pervading these social events this season has been very gratifying and courageing to the members of the club, and assures them that their efforts for the entertainment of their friends and patrons along such lines are appreciated and approved by the community. The hall was tastefully decorated with tropical palms and ferns banked upon stage and in the windows, and by festoons of crepe paper draped over the proscenium arch, the letters of the club's name being outlined in blue and white. A delightful program of two-steps and waltzes, under selection of the floor manager for the occasion, was creditably rendered by Hamilton's Monumental Orchestra. During the intermission, about 11 o'clock, a buffet supper of oysters, salad, ice cream and cakes, was served in most artistic and satisfactory style. The company, composed of about eighty couples, enjoyed the pleasure of "tripping the light fantastic" over the perfectly waxed dance surface until 1.30 and included the following out-of-town guests: Dr. and Mrs. Wright of Baltimore, Dr. and Mrs. Penn of Alexandria. Lient, and Mrs. Davis, and Mr. Price Mars, Secretary Haitian Legation. Among the resident subscribers present were: Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bruce, Mrs. Josephine Bruce, Dr. and Mrs. Barrier, Dr. and Mrs. Fry, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, Mr. Holly, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. MaAdoo, Mr. and Mrs. Nalle, Mr. and Mrs. B. Pinchback, Judge and Mrs. Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Dr. and Mrs. Wells, the Misses Burrell, Clarkson, Dyson. Fisher, Hamilton, Howard, Johnson, Kennedy, Lewis, Marston, Montgomery, Page, Parks, Perry, Ridgely, Shadd, Tyson, Wheeler, and Wilson, and the following young men: Messrs. Bruce, Bethel, Butcher Burke, Clifford, Church, Cook, Dyson, Flagg, Hume, Ish, Monroe, Pollard, Savoy, Saunders, Thomas and Wormley. In spite of an attempted circulation of the impression that this was to be a purely informal and shirt waist affair, many beautiful and elaborate party dresses were exhibited by the ladies, though some availed themselves of the privilege induced by the unauthorized publication of such a rumor to attend in less formal attire and seemingly lost none of the enjoyment of the occasion thereby. The third and last of the season's series will be held on the Wednesday after Easter, March 30, and the club will spare no pains to make it, if possible, even more enjoyable than the others. The Executive Committee having charge of arrangements is composed of Messrs. Haynes, Freeman and Cook. Unavoidable circumstances precluded the presence of several club members. THE ROUND TABLE BANQUET On last Tuesday afternoon, a parents meeting was held at the Magruder School in the kindergarten training class room, over which Miss C. E. Hunter is the gifted principal. The meeting was entirely successful and the parents appreciated the opportunity afforded by coming in closer touch with the teachers. The assistants are Misses Davis and Freeman. The teachers of the 12th division, Dr. Montgomery, supervisor; have organized themselves into both grade and subject Round Tables for the standardizing of the subjects taught in their respective grades. Last Saturday evening the subject Round Table gave a semi-annual reunion at the Armstrong M. T. School. The following program was carried out: Music—Instrumental. Language—A paper—Mr. T. L. Cardoza. Recitation — The Party — Miss Thomasine Corrothers. Methods of Science Teaching — Mrs. T. W. Taylor. Trombone solo—Mr. W. L. Brown, with Miss E. Tucker, accompanist. Arithmetic—Mr. J. L. Chestnut. Geography;its educational value — Miss M. L. Jordon. Methods of Teaching History — Miss Eva A. Chase. Mr. J. W. Cromwell presided. The papers and addresses all showed mastery of the subjects for which they had been selected by their respective circles. Some of the friends of Miss Chase presented her with flowers as she retired from the plat form. Seated on the platform were Assistant Superintendent Bruce, Dr. Montgomery, supervisor of the 12th division; Miss M. P. Shadd, 11th division; Messrs J. C. Nalle and J. C. Walker, supervisors of the 10th and 13th divisions. After a brief interval in which many indulged in dancing, the guests repaired to the hall below in which the following menu was discussed: Creamed Oysters Chicken Salad Cheese Balls Mr. J. C. Payne, the toastmaster, announced the various toasts to the guests about the festive board: The first, The Primary School, was responded to by Miss Lucy Lumkins; The Grammar School—in town and county was discussed in a unique manner filled with wit, by Mr. J. W. Cromwell. Our Public Schools, Mr. R. C. Bruce in his characteristic oratorical manner; The special educational impetus of the division, Dr. W. S. Montgomery. On rising to speak the doctor as greeted with an ovation that evidenced the very strong hold he has on his teachers—in fact on the entire corps. The large number of principals and teachers who listened to the words of wisdom as they fell from the lips of their superior officer, testified to the unity and accord of the force. When the Dr. concluded his remarks he was surrounded by an embankment of flowers which came from all directions. A word as to the service. It was under the Department of Cooking of the Manual Training School. The committee of arrangements were Mr. J. W. Cromwell, chairman; Miss I. Kinner, secretary; Dr. D. I. Renfro, Miss Wheeler, treasurer; Mr. J. C. Payne. Among the noted colored men of this country, is Rt. Rev. Bishop J. W. Smith, D. D., who resides at his splendid home, 1309 R street, northwest this city. He is an able theologian, eloquent and polished, pointed and practical speaker. He has been a great success in the material world as well as in the pulpit and the office of bishop. He is one of the wealthiest colored bishops in this country. Besides the valuable property which he owns in this city, he has large real-estate holdings elsewhere. The Valley Sentinel of Carlisle, Pa., a white newspaper in its issue of January 28, says in speaking of him that he recently bought from E. W. Thompson 28 building lots fronting on one of the most prominent streets of that city. Before this he owned fourteen lots with houses in that city which are occupied by white tenants. The recent purchases give him a total of 42 houses and lots in Carlisle. He has possibly the most imposing residence of any colored person in this city. He is dignified and unassuming and while he is a bishop of the A. M. E. Zion Church, he is very friendly disposed toward other denominations and can occasionally be found in their pulpits and he often refers to their work in the most complimentary terms. MR. DOUGLASS ENTERTAINED Mr. L. G. Nickers, of 904 E street southwest, gave a dinner last Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. Henry Douglass of Uniontown, Pa. Among those present were: Attorney H. A. Brown, of Boston, Mass., who acted master of ceremonies. Mr. Baxter was introduced and made a fipe address. The welcome address was made by Mr. L. G. Nickers. During the dinner music was furnished by Mr. Palmer. Entire satisfaction by consulting Prof. F. M. Christo, on all matters pertaining to palmistry clarivoyance and spiritualism. His 10 years continuous practice in Washington is, in itself sufficient guarantee of his accuracy and reliability. He can tell you your past, present and future. Who your are, and your enemies. To him the secrets of the inner mysteries of life are clear as day. A special reading wil be given for one dollar upon mentioning The Bee. Prof. F. N. Cristo, 713 4th St., N.E. Office hours: 5.30 to 9.30 p.m. Triangle Printing Company, 121 Florida Avenue, Northwest. Telephone, North 2002-M. Job Printing of every description Tickets, Programs, Circulars, Phcards, Letter-heads, Bill-heads, Statements, Business and Visiting Cards, Invitations, Pamphlets, etc., a specialty. W. Calvin Chase, Jr. and Company. Home is Everything. —that is, it can be made to be everything. If home surroundings are attractive you want to be there; if they're not you're more likely to want to be somewhere else. Perhaps it's not right, but it's human nature. We're offering you an opportunity to make your home attractive at small cost. Hundreds of our finest pieces of Furniture have been redeed in price from 25% to 35%. Every year we give you one period of special bargain prices. The time is NOW while our annual sale is on—and there's no better time to open an account with us. Peter Grogan and Sons Company, 817-823 7th St. To my friends and the public in general: It is with pleasure you that the book company are now coming season, and secure the most of Our terms are more and all point away. Washington to which place we Cathias Point, Rome more and all point away. Our facilities respect. Our large version business) on rate service. No between Washington and tiresome Before the co-ace of recreation proudly point to the people in every port in this part leads of electric rail, dance hall and passed in point of resort south of New York. By perseverance this, and now I asport by calling at the present. THE WHITE AND I 206 S OFFERING FROM $1.00) SHARES ON Dev Of 12,800 acres, RIMINES, ACCRA ON the present. Bishop Alex. W. Accra, Africa on Jamaica newly construct ACT NOW! The low price. After the of $1.00 per share. WRITE OR CALFRED C. COW It is with pleasure that I take this you that the books of the Independent Company are now open for charters for the coming season, and it will be to your interest secure the most desirable dates. Our terms are most liberal and charters for Washington Park and Somers. To which place we have the exclusive excursion Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk, Whitmore and all points on the Potomac River Bay. Our facilities for chartering parties are respect. Our large covered wharf (used for cursion business) enables us to give you a date service. No crowding, no exposure, tween Washington and Washington Park, long and tiresome waiting for the steam It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity to inform you that the books of the Independent Steamboat and Barge Company are now open for charters for Excursions during the coming season, and it will be to your interest to call at once and secure the most desirable dates. Our terms are most liberal andcharters can be made for Washington Park and Somerset Beach To which place we have the exclusive excursion rights as well as Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk, White City, Richmond, Baltimore and all points on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Our facilities for chartering parties are unsurpassed in every respect. Our large covered wharf (used exclusively for our excursion business) enables us to give you most modern and up-to-date service. No crowding, no exposure and our schedule between Washington and Washington Park does away with the long and tiresome waiting for the steamers. ```markdown ``` Before the construction of Washington place of recreation was afforded the people proudly point to the fact that I have fulfilled the people in every respect. You have one of the best and most sorts in this part of the country. Washington riads of electric lights, mammoth scenic sel, dance hall and numerous smaller amps passed in point of natural beauty and more resort south of New York. By perseverance and an enormous care this, and now I ask you to show me that the port by calling at once and making change. Yours for pleasure and Lewis Jefferson. 1910 HE WHO HESITATES African ing AND REAL ES 206 Broadway, New ROOMS 16 and 17 IS OFFERING FOR SALE A LIMITED D (£1.00) SHARES OF STOCK WHEN ISSUED Develop Of 12,800 acres, RUBBER and COCOA plant MINES, ACCRA GOLD COAST, WEST AF the present. Bishop Alex. Walters, Chairman of our E Accra, Africa on Jan. 25th, 1910. He will inspl the newly constructed R. R. which passes the ACT NOW! This, no doubt will be the low price. After this allotment is sold the price of $1.00 per share. WRITE OR CALL or send money by PON ALFRED C. COWAN, President, 206 Broadw Busts of Our Great Newers and Lea Before the construction of Washington Park absolutely no place of recreation was affordedthe people of our race, and I proudly point to the fact that I have fulfilled the demands of the people in every respect. You have one of the best and most modernly improved resorts in this part of the country.Washington Park with its myriads of electric lights, mammoth scenic railway; huge carrousel, dance hall and numerous smaller amusement devices is surpassed in point of natural beauty and modern equipment by no resort south of New York. By perseverance and an enormous cash outlay I have done this, and now I ask you to show me that I have your hearty support by calling at once and making charters for the coming season. Yours for pleasuure and comfort, Lewis Jefferson. 1910 First Street, S. W. HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST African Min ing AND REAL ESTATE CO. 206 Broadway, New York City. ROOMS 16 and 17. IS OFFERING FOR SALE A LIMITI D NUMBER OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) SHARES OF STOCK WHEN ISSUED, AT 25c PER SHARE. Development Of 12,800 acres, RUBBER and COCOA plantations and PLACER GOLD MINES, ACCRA GOLD COAST, WEST AFRICA. There is no time like the present. Bishop Alex. Walters, Chairman of our Executive Committee, sailed for Accra, Africa on Jan. 25th, 1910. He will inspect property of company and the newly constructed R. R. which passes the property. ACT NOW! This, no doubt will be the last allotment offered at this low price. After this allotment is sold the price will advance to its full value of $1,00 per share. WRITE OR CALL or send money by Postal Order or Money Order to ALFRED C. COWAN, President, 206 Broadway, N. Y. City. Busts of Our Great Negro Founders and Leaders Busts of Our Great Negro Founders and Leaders 2023 Busts of Bishop and of Dr. Booke optimism, are now REMEMBER TOR, NEGRO I PRICE $1.0 WASHINGTON NATION DEPART B., 19 Busts of Bishop Richard Allen, founder and of Dr. Booker T. Washington, the great optimism, are now ready for delivery. Others: REMEMBER: NEGRO COMPANY, NEGRO BUSTS FOR NEGRO T. PRICE $1.00 EACH. (SENT BY WASHINGTON. ORDER TODAY. NATIONAL AFRO DEPART B., 1912 14th STREET, N. W. Busts of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the great A. M. E. Church and of Dr. Booker T. Washington, the great apostle of work, hope and optimism, are now ready for delivery. Others will follow. REMEMBER: NEGRO COMPANY, NEGRO SCULPTOR, NEGRO BUSTS FOR NEGRO HOMES. NATIONAL AFRO-ART CO DEPART B., 1912 14th STREET, N. W.-WASHINGTON, D. C. 1 SEASON OF 1010 measure that I take this opportunity to skys of the Independent Steamboat and open for charters for Excursions and it will be to your interest to call for desirable dates. Most liberal and charters can be made Washington Park and Somerset Beach and we have the exclusive excursion right Rock Point, Norfolk, White City, Ride points on the Potomac River and its for chartering parties are unsurpassed.uge covered wharf (used exclusively) enables us to give you most modern crowding, no exposure and our station and Washington Park does away the waiting for the steamers. ```markdown ``` construction of Washington Park and on was afforded the people of our to the fact that I have fulfilled the very respect. One of the best and most modernly at of the country. Washington Park lights, mammoth scenic railway, H and numerous smaller amusement d of natural beauty and modern equip New York. ance and an enormous cash outlay ask you to show me that I have you at once and making charters for the Yours for pleasuure and comfort, Lewis Jefferson. 1910 First Street NO HESITATES IS rican M ing REAL ESTATE 6 Broadway, New York ROOMS 16 and 17. FOR SALE A LIMITED NUMBER OF STOCK WHEN ISSUED, AT 25c PER velopm RUBBER and COCOA plantations and GOLD COAST, WEST AFRICA. Walters, Chairman of our Executive Co Jan. 25th, 1910. He will inspect property acted R. R. which passes the property. This, no doubt will be the last allotment this allotment is sold the price will advan- e. CALL or send money by Postal Order or WAN, President, 206 Broadway, N. Y. City Of Our Great Negro ers and Leaders should find a place in the home of every colored person in America. A Negro Sculptor of the highest training and ability, models these busts for a Negro company. They are true works of art beautifully executed and finished in the finest materials by expert workmen, in bronze color or ivory colored as desired, about 11 inches in height, an ornament to any parlor, library or office. TOP Richard Allen, founder of the great maker T. Washington, the great apostle of new ready for delivery. Others will follow. EVER: NEGRO COMPANY, NEGRO BUSTS FOR NEGRO HOMES. 1:00 EACH. (SENT BY EXPRESS ON. ORDER TODAY. ADDRE NATIONAL AFRO-ART 1912 14th STREET, N. W. WASHI ```markdown ``` @ ee eee eee Eee incoln. Me ‘ Deaf, morial Build | Ei ; aS RS) y we by os |. SRSIGENe wa \ WY $y i Gif! x : OFF $100,000 OF STOCK AT PAR Ly; ae aa ‘ _ $10.00 PER SHARE \ con ng ; 7M A \y ‘ . GEORGE .F. COLLINS. | Tob . : eee WasthtiED, c | e paid for on the Easy Paymei . Nf emt aid . Pl yment . : leat ane | DRL H. SINGLET 3 ARN ay nee This is of importance to YOU Ké € Wem cia Yo ee KN, ry Negro in the land! . ACESS Wee eid Why? | tate i Se y? | Ramya ase We yy: ‘ eciment. ate and sure ine AN NEN A \ \\ \s f- Wan. Le Board... aah Because |... ress te Neg in his true ight b ~ WO p y ee the tyes af the Negro in his true light before a RARE A ANY HEN Shiau” Wa sl SENS Wy ie Heslenon . eae ss Uy Bey foe be Cra) \ A \ J Henry Lewis Wasi IT IS THE NEW EMANCIPATION. PROCLAMATION ‘Tear off and mail with your,remittance for First Payment . | Lincoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W., Washington,D. C. " Gentlemen: 2 Find inclosed.......-.-se.e..:. 0. =... -..---.dollars as first payment on 2 ose eeseeeesShares 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. s 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 .....20 20. wane eo oaeGecnmmendiee SWS. = ses « an Gly. we een _ State... oe a ENE A ENS NRTA TR LNA TEES TYE ET ER CET WASHINGION Is THE SEAL OF OUR NATION’S GOVERNMENT. The cyes of the world are on Washington.. One-third of Washington's population is Negro. If all the Negroes in Washington were colon- ized 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 colon- ized in the galleries, the only place to which the Negro is admitted. THERE IS NOT A SINGLE FIRST- CLASS OFFICE BUILDING in the city of Washington, where a colored professional or business man or woman, and there are hun- dreds of them in the National Capital, can ob- tain business quarters. JUST THINK OF IT! 100,000 enterprising, thrifty, intelligent people, through race preju- dice, swept completely out of the business dis- trict of Washington; 100,000 genteel, prosper- ous, amusement loving people deprived of every form of theatrical entertainment unless willing to submit to the most humiliating con- " ditions. : Every colored man and woman IN Wash- ington. 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 demar.ds it. Any enterprise resting its hope of success upon a NECESSITY is bound to be a SUC- CESS. A THEATRE AND OFFICE BUTLDING IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, built by Negroes, for the use of Negroes, is a NECES- SITY. =. 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 propor- tion, adequate in every respect to meet the ré- quirements of prosperous professional and busi- ness 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 BUILD- ING COMPANY has surveyed the field care- fully, 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 erp a oe eee fo | : iis | eapeOieerioaustus ieee, | . oo RE ei eee ei! 2 Teme UT cea sr, a ee Ke a é ee Ee ae “| afl Fs; Pe oe Sea a ES yee Pd = a ee eo ne - - RA PE RRRE 4 ER BB ROY) TOBE re PEE ae BE RE Fe oe mi See: at + foe tor £ Be mot BE. Rye, e : Bei Poe a6 | a Bott e BR ae ae fb BB ie Ft “<3 lo RE COR Pe Be Ga Be woofs oe fee Seppe Yoet ‘eee es ae peu oR BB RR Pe SSSR ER HE F 2 Eon PE NNN mS EO ee ee MN gj TET Fick Tee i Fat, oC PE ir ae b saree Hep ree Std Fe Pal TEE E Re 7c: (ls coe ss te eae es Gy x (is oe is WEE CER" CH BASES PCa eR "Bo WA = 3 Proposed Front Elevation 7 LINCOLN MEMORIAL OFFICE AND THEATRE BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.c. ° tet PD e.. =" Smet eye * paying armucement place in America. If KNOWS ALL THIS AND it IN- VITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE in ar en- terprise ABSOLUTELY DEVOID OF RISK, where every dollar will be is vested in ‘he best of Washington Rect ks.ate, that iacteases in value annually at ihe iate of 5%3 per cent— nearly DOUBL— izsk iiteicat. Even that is good enough for mort pele, but the LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY wiil do better than that. It Will have offices and stoves and iodge rocras, which will earn, on a conservative estimate, at least $23,200 per year. Equal to § 9-10 per cent per annum. . OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS _ W. SIDNEY PITTMAN, President. Architect Washington, D. C. .BERT, 1st V.-Pres, SAMUEL W, RUTHERFORD, 2d V.-Pree. cia Manager National BencSt Association on, Del. Washington, D.C. LLINS, Counsel DR CHAS. H. MARSHALL, Treaeerer ney ‘Physician n, D. C. Washington, D. C. WILLIAM A. BOWIE, Secretary Secretary Laborers’ Building ‘and Loan Ass'n ‘Washington, D. C. ADVISORY BOARD ING COMPANY is ENTIRELY NEGRO. Not one dollar of white capital will be ae- cepted 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. $ro.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 in- vested 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 sha_> 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 Build- ing Company’s stock increase in price. The first allotment of stock at $10.00 a share is being rapidly subscribed, and the next allot- ment will be $12.50 per share, to which point it will soon be advanced; therefore, you are urged to avail yourself of the present oppor- tunity 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 in- vest YOUR money side by side with theirs. DCN’L WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE, The price of stock is $10.00 per share, pay- able $1.00 down and $1.00 per month for nine months upon each share subscribed for. DO IT NOW. Before you lay this paper down cut ont the coupon on the lefthand corner of this page and mail to-day, with remittance for first payment, if for but one share of stock. We shall be glad at all times to give you any further information desired, and again invite you to join us in this enterprise. Very truly yours, LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING . COMPANY, ‘ 454 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D. C. : + Tear off and mail for Free Prospectns Lincoln Memorial Building Company, \ . Ne 494 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: . a I have read your advertisement and‘desire further informstion regard .ing Company, , : ; Please send me by retnrn mail, free of charge, prospectus of the Linco It is understood that there is no obligation on my part whatsoever. . Name Se APE GMMR BESTE eee, ST Gt PET Tr I It wiil also have a theatre, which, if patron- ized at prices ranging from 1o to 59 cents, by only x per cent of the total colored population of the city of Washington, will enable the Com- pany to pay 15} er cent on its total capitaliza- tion. Equel in a.! to 20 g-io per cent, to which inay be addeu tae land value increase of 554, per cent. + New, all th’: is Conservatively Estimated. Banks ard Insurance Companies engage in _enterprises like this with their depositors’ and policyholders’ money—YOUR money, but YOU'get only about 3 or 3% per cent. The banks or insurance companies keep the balance. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILD- J. L. FORBES Reat Estate and Loans Norfolk, Va. GEORGE W. ROBINSON ‘Merchant ‘Washington, D. C. Robert Mattingly.......Washingtos, D. C. RH. Merchant..... .....Lynehbarg, Va. Zeph. R. Moare......+. Washington, D. © Dr. J. W. Morse.......Washingtoa, D. © J. W. Nimocks...........-Meridlan, Misa. EW. 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The old chronicle runs: "The Inhabitants proceeded to bring in their votes; 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 therupon Ordered by the Moderator to pay a Fine of Five Pounds for putting in the settlement of Boston a 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. I replied that I wanted a billion dollars more for my own use and that I proposed with the two billion I already had to establish a great institution where all the artists and writers and sculptors might work free from pecuniary annoyances, and raise the standard of beauty in all the arts throughout the world. The last man who came to beg me to stop making money was my attorney. I turned a deaf ear to his entreaties and finally he sternly demanded of me the two dollars and a half that I had borrowed from him last week. Then I woke up."—New York Times. 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JamesH Winslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER, ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. James H. Dabney James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR.. Hiring, Livery and Sale Stable. Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office branch at 222 More street, Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main 1727 J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. Phone, Main 3200. Garriages for Hire. John T. Rhines and Company Carriages for Hire. Telephone, Main 194 Funeral Directors and Embalmers. Bodies Cremated as Well as Interred Satisfaction Guaranteed. 600 Second Street S. W. Washington. D. C. ART OF LIFE SAVING 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. 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." GREAT AVENUE SAFE 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 suburbs Garden of the Tuillerles, 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 its expected other such tunnels will be constructed under other busy tsreets, 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 Cours 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 ench 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 L, Louis Bonaparte and Queen Hortense, Emperor Alexander L. 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 Aro the Avenue du Bols de Boulogne leads up past Princess de Sagan's pink marble palace to the famous woods. WOULD YOUR LIKE YOUR FACE LIGHTER GOLDED FOR EVERY IMPORTANT OCCASION? YOUR SKIN CLEAR,SMOOTH,FINE? YOUR HAIR LONG,THICK,DRESSY? YOUR PERSONALITY MORE ATTRACTIVE? SEND 10c FOR SAMPLE OF WONDER HAIR GROW ANOTHER 10c FOR 2 SAMPLES OF COMPLEXION WONDER 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 concerns 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. 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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 DR. A. S. GRAY - 12th and You Streets, N. W. Judge Terrel has been elected to the Lhw Department of Howard University to succeed Prof Richards Does it comb easily without breaking? Is it straight? DEATH OF REV. GEO. W. LEE Rev. Geo. W. Lee, D. D., pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church died at his home Monday morning, 11th street, northwest. Rev. Lee was one of the most unique characters in the Christian ministry. He was cloquent, logical and original in his expressions. He was a man loved and respected by his people and he will no doubt be missed by the Christian ministry. He was buried from the church of which he has been pastor for a number of years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, Rev. W. D. Norman and Rev. Gordon, last Thursday afternoon in the presence of one of the largest and most distinguished assemblage of people. The remains were carried to Paynes Cemetery. MR. MARSHAL DEAD The funeral services of Bro Joseph J. Marshal, who had a serious accident last Thursday, took place on Sunday, February 6th, 1910, from Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Wilbank conducted the service, using as the basis of his remarks, "I will not return to my house." The eulogy was very appropriate. He was a member of Warren Lodge, No. 8, who had change of his body. For 16 years he was a member of the 9th Calvary, U. S. A. He was born in Martinsville, Louisiana. He has been a resident of the District for the past 27 years. He leaves a devoted wife, three children and a host of friends to mourn their loss. y, y, y WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ICE CREAM AND CONFECTIONS. OYSTERS IN SEASON. 1216 YOU STREET, NORTH WEST. PHONE NORTH 908 HISTORIC VIRGINIA HOMESTEAD House Where George Washington's Mother Lived and Died at Fredericksburg Still Standing. Washington.—Not many tourists visit the house in which the mother of George Washington lived and died in Fredericksburg, Va. The Washingtons, or the branch of that large Washington family which played so great a role in American history, left the Pope's Creek's farm, later called "Wakefield," in Westmoreland county, about three years after the birth of George Washington. The family removed to another Washington farm in Stafford county on the north bank of the Rappanhannock river, opposite Fredericksburg. It was there that much of the boyhood of Washington was spent. It was there that the mythical exploits of chooping down Where Mother of George Washington Died. the cherry tree, etc., were performed. After George Washington and his brothers had left this farm and after the marriage of Betty Washington to Maj. Flielding Lewis of Fredericksburg. Mrs. Mary Washington bought a cottage in Fredericksburg, close to "Kenmore," the home of her daughter, and resided there many years. She died in that cottage August 25, 1789. The cottage is a plain two-story frame dwelling standing at the corner of Charles and Lewis streets—two village streets deep in dust or mud according to the weather. The house is heavily shaded by old sycamore trees and is furnished with Washington and other Virginia relics. It is owned and cared for by the Society for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. The superintendent is R. C. Beals, who, with his wife, occupies the house. The big living room on the ground floor and to the left of the entrance is that in which Mrs. Washington died. As nearly as possible it is preserved as Mrs. Washington kept it. A rare old mahogany tester bed stands on that part of the floor where stood Mrs. Washington's bed. The original bed is owned by a member of the Washington family. The walls are lined with steel engravings which belonged to Mrs. Washington, and some of these were her property when she was Mary Ball, before her marriage to Augustine Washington, and came from her girlhood's home, "Epping Forest." in Lancaster county, about thirty miles from Frederickaburg. The room in the rear of this living and sleeping room was the dining-room, and the same table around which the Washingtons ate stands in the middle of the floor. The dining-room is bare of carpets or rugs and was in Mrs. Washington's time. The furnishings are plain and simple. HEADS BANKERS' ASSOCIATION Lewis E. Plerson, President of Big New York Financial: Institution, Honored by Chicago Convention. Chicago.—Lewis E. Plerson, president of the Irving National Exchange bank of New York, was unanimously elected president of the American Bankers' association at the convention recently held in this city. President Plerson is 38 years of age A. H. Lewis E. Pierson. and a native of Metuchen, N. J. He was appointed cashier of the New York National Exchange bank in 1898 and subsequently was made vicepresident. He assumed the presidency January 12, 1904, at the age of 33 years. The New York National Exchange bank absorbed the Irving National bank in 1906, and Mr. Pierson retained the presidency of the enlarged institution. Bullfrogs a Campaign issue. Howell, Ind.-Bullfrogs are a live political issue in Howell, which is surrounded by ponds teeming with frogs. At the municipal election an independent candidate for mayor with a platform advocating extermination of the frogs by filling in the ponds will against candidates of the regular parties. Apparently he will be elected. Christian Xander's Ives, Va Claret —A famous table wine, Highly recommended. by physicians. $3 doz., 30c bot. The Family Quality House 909 7th St No branch houses Phone M. 274 CHAS H. JAVINS & SONS, ...FISH... Poultry and Oyster Deans, 930 C Street, Northwest, and Center Market, Phone, Main 4480 Washington, D. C. 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Now is the time to have your visiting cards printed. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., can do the work. If you send two dollars for one year's subscription to The Bee, you will receive a package of visiting cards with your name printed in beautiful script type. --- 100 Gentlemen: Her-Tru-Line Her-Tru-Line FOR THE HAIR HER - TRU - LINE The Great Hair Grower "Her-Tru-Line" stimulates the growth of the hair, it takes out the curl and leaves the scalp in a clean and healthy condition. "Her-Tru-Line" cures dandruff, ringworm and scalp, tether. "Her - Tru - Line" is delightful as a dressing for the hair, being perfectly harmless. It is a true luxury and a valuable addition to toilet accessories. Large jar 50 cents at all drug stores and by our special agents. Sample box mailed to any address on receipt of five two-cent stamps. sell this wonderful HAIR GROWER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 HIGHLY REQUESTED BY ENTERPRISE CREDIT Fifty years of success have proved the merits of preparation. 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