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VOL.XXX NO 41 The Negro Politician PASSING AIWAY; HE IS Among the numerous articles pertinent and suggestive, which taxed the editorial page of a recent issue of your paper, was one concerning the passing of the Negro politician. The Bee emphasizes this fact with pathetic candor and delicately though with no indication of a nervous collapse, sings a requiem to the departed. It should be cause for much satisfaction to those who properly belong to that class of formerly useful citizens, that they have in the main acquitted themselves creditably, and if they carefully listen they may catch the echoes of sympathy which swell from the hearts of a grateful people. Brought on the stage of American affairs at an awkward, inopportune moment, they took up their part with a great deal of fortitude and have with ingenious artfulness advanced from scene to scene, a picturesque though sombre shadow, around whom plot and counterplot have developed for his own undoing, with such rapidity, as to leave him bewildered and dismayed. As an actual factor in the equation of politics the curtain has fallen between him and the dazzling glare of the footlights and the world realizes his presence through a noisome rumbling of shifting scenes, for which unskilled stage hands are responsible. For him the account is about made up. His duty has been performed and having earned the "exit" the Negro politician will live in history as a link of definite value in the chain of American evolution and development. In this character as politician, the Negro portrays tragedy as well as comedy; touches heights where only the noble dwell and explores depths whose caverns give back the lamentations of those long lost to hope. The retirement of the Hon. George H. White, the sole representative of eight million of people, elected to the 55th and 56th Congresses from the 4th District of North Carolina, was the final operation of political surgery which deprived the congressional body of its only remaining member of Negro origin. The Hon. George, be it said in passing, was distinctly a very lively member and persuaded his colleagues on more than one occasion that the interest of their constituents might be better served by listening to him than by attending to correspondence. Just as Republicanism at the close of the Civil War, in its efforts to establish the party in control of the South, was responsible for the appearance of the Negro in the legislative halls of the nation, just so must his elimination from that high office be accredited to that same grasious influence. Negro representatives came in a long line at intervals of varying length, from Menard in 1868 to White in 1900, with furroughs of care deep writ upon their brow and the dust of conflict on their robes, apparent then as now. They wore their blushing honors on most occasions, as a garment loosely, yet in a moment every inch of slack could become taut with chesty expansiveness. Some were absurdly dignified as well as woefully ignorant, others of a rugged simplicity, earnest and honest: a few challenging respect and friendship of their peers and winning distinction and an honored remembrance through their eloquence, deportment and splendid talents. In the galaxy of Negro legislators, who in this troublous era contributed of their lustre to illuminate the dark firmament of politics, Robert Brown Elliott shines with an unparalleled brilliancy. Indeed his reply to Alexander Stephens, ex-Vice President of the Confederacy, on the floor of the House, was taken as a remarkable performance and achieved for this black Roscius a conspicuous place among the noted orators of Congress. It is doubtful, however, except indicating in some degree the capacity of the Negro, that this abnormal rise to distinction has been of any material benefit or permanent advantage to him as a race. Probably had Mr. Lincoln's idea of limited or gradual Negro suffrage prevailed, the various chapters of disfranchissment, which the legislatures of the states have written into the history of the Republic would have had a different reading. The persistent contention of party leaders, who would have nothing but complete control and unquestioned political domination, precipitated an era which in very many ways has no parallel in the annals of any country. Thus, it is to the malodorous influences of this era., more perhaps than to any other cause that the Negro owes the subsequent period of discrimination and political elimination. Reconstruction in one essential feature reversed the usual order of building and laid its foundation at the top and this misfortune is the source whence has come much that has hindered substantial progress and development. The Negro was brought in the twinkling of an eye from the midnight of a cruel bondage into the blessed noonday of perfect freedom —ignorant, naked and irresponsible, he was expected to assume every function of citizenship. After many years of a diet upon which a moral and intellectual growth was impossible, he was ushered into the banquet hall of equal rights. It is scarcely strange that he should proceed to gorge himself with all kinds of political dainties and lay the foundation of a chronic indigestion which refuses to yield to the most skilful treatment and which holds out stubbornly against the most careful nursing. The great crime of reconstruction was forced assumption of an untenable political status and the overleaping of those early years which should have been given to tutelage and discipline. With the celerity which rivals the shifting scenes of a moving picture show, the master saw his slaves transformed into local, state and national officials and with this spectacle was born a spirit of bitter recrimination and antagonism. The Negro as a chattel and beast of burden is a very different thing from the Negro standing erect and struggling manfully to achieve a place of honor in the Republic. The world is already informed of the desperate expedients to which resort has been had to accomplish the elimination of the Negro as a political factor. A very frenzy of effort has distinguished different localities and has carried with it enactments which could scarcely be justified by any system of ethics, neither defended by any process of law. The impartial historian will record many interesting events since the war period and Americans yet unborn, as they turn page after page will be not more impressed with the growing prestige of the Republic, than by the indomitable courage with which thousands of black men have faced violent death for daring to insist upon their rights as citizens. It were needless to dwell upon the flagrant acts of wrong and outrage which so horribly distinguish this period; the dust of age may fade the scarlet page, but death alone can forbid the mounting of this fearful drama on the stage of memory. A result of this condition herewith suggested has been to build up among Negroes themselves two schools of thought and to a considerable extent of action. Each thoroughly equipped with uncompromising, competent and aggressive leadership; its philosophy well defined and quite generally understood; its following growing in numbers and intelligence year by year and developing each a pride in its allegiance which suggests no promise of surrender or of compromise. The philosophy of the one is found in the query, "Is it not the better policy to avoid for the present the friction which has followed up- WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, D. C., SAN WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19. 1910 M. B. on the achievement of place in the state and nation, or; is not a steady general growth and advancement along all lines of material welfare of greater benefit than the meteoric flash of the individual across the political sky, whose brilliant light but emphasizes the death and desolation which are as meat and drink in thousands of humble homes?" The creed of the other is found in the expression, "Liberty, Equality and Justice for all Men;" this they have inscribed upon their banner and under this they are content to march, with their faces towards the city of equal opportunity. The subscribers to this article of faith hesitate not to brand as heresy the toleration of any other civic or political status, than that of pure and simple equality. This and nothing less they contend, was purchased and paid for by blood and treasure in enormous quantities. To be content with something less than was paid for, would be to brand as profligate the devotion and outlay of their benefactors and defenders. Dr. S. L. DR. CORR. One of the most sclal sermons that he by any minister in livered by Rev. S. Galbraith Church morning. It was such a talk that elevate the people gling community, pictured in vivid ure of the pulduty toward human the lack of Christ so-called church po fifty thousand color city who don't pro He spoke of a fami ple who has a bea the age of 16 years, write her name, and family professes t ligion. The so-call not the time to pro brother. No wo Opposed to the extremities of these views and dreaming largely of moral and financial support from white Americans who favor a restricted sphere of activity for black Americans, the contenders of the other faith are consistently backing the thorough-bred racer "Industrialism," owned and bred by the prince of trainers; groomed by skillful hands and cheered at every step of the course by a howling horde of greedy sattelites. This tireless sprinter, in the colors of the master, they insist is the one best bet for the Negro. In other words, they look upon it as a veritable Jacob's Ladder — its base ingeniously built into the rock-ribbed masonry of the country, is welded by the patronizing cement of an exclusive Americanism and its unbending length, with strength of steel, is aimed to reach the very hill-tops of opportunity. The goal of either effort is opportunity. The means of arrival only are in dispute. Some choose the subway, others prefer the surface. PLAN TO EDUCATE NEGRO LEADERS Dr. James E. Shepard Tells of Religious Training School in North Carolina. Springfield, Mass., Feb. 14.—Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua at Durham, N. C., for the Negro race, delivered an address on "The religious education of the Negro" in Wesley Methodist Church, yesterday morning. He advanced the thought that no education or racial advancement is permanent that does not come from within. Hence the rallying cry of all educa- Read The Bee. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19, 1914 Dr. S. L. Corrothers DR. CORROTHERS One of the most eloquent and logical sermons that has been delivered by any minister in this city, was delivered by Rev. S. L. Corrothers, at Galbraith Church last Sabbath morning. It was a practical talk such a talk that will tend to elevate the people in a struggling community. Dr. Corrothers pictured in vivid language the failure of the pulpit to do its duty toward humanity. He spoke of the lack of Christianity among the so-called church people. There are fifty thousand colored people in this city who don't profess Christianity. He spoke of a family of eleven people who has a beautiful daughter at the age of 16 years, and who cannot write her name, and not one in this family professes the Christian religion. The so-called Christian has not the time to pray for his sick brother. No wonder there is so much crime. It is because there is no desire for the sinners to pray. Many of you rejoice when one of your neighbors' is arrested. You laugh at his misfortune and you do nothing to relieve his miseries. Notwithstanding the severe weather last Sunday morning, the church was filled with a representative congregation. The evening services were equally crowded and the sermon was equally as good as the morning sermon. Dr. Lane, Cambridge's Ex-Vinegar Inspector, Says White Doctor's Swell Negro Consumption Lists. (Regular Correspondence of The Age.) Boston, Mass., Feb. 2.—At the recent meeting of the Bay State Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society, Dr. W. C. Lane, of Cambridge, the oldest colored physician in New England, said some things concerning the wisdom of colored people employing physicians, even in good old Boston and the State of Massachusetts, Dr. Lane has practiced medicine here over twenty-eight years, and what he says relative to whether white physicians residing near the "Craddle of Liberty" give colored patients a square deal in diagnosing their diseases ought to receive more than passing notice. Dr. Lane said in substance that it appears to be a tacit understanding among white physicians when diagnosing complicated cases of disease in colored people to pronounce the ailment tuberculosis, and another Negro's name is written on the records at the Board of Health offices as a victim of consumption, when in nine cases out of ten the patient has no tuberculosis at all, and if properly treated for the real trouble with which he is afflicted would soon recover his health and strength. The doctor said that he has gone behind white physicians time after time and relieved patients who had been pronounced victims of the white plague and incurable; but had these same people continued being treated by their white physicians no doubt most of them would have been hypnotized into consumption and their bodies laid away far from the haunts of men. It is almost impossible, the doctor said, for a white physician to tell when a Negro has scarlet fever, and for one to diagnose properly a case of red measles in a Negro is nearly out of the question. In a recent issue of a local weekly published in this city whose editor is notorious for his eccentric arguments and groundless charges against those who attempt to do something more beneficial to the race than talk, appeared, an article which said it was a shame to have a colored hospital in Boston when free clinics at Harvard Medical College would always be performed for those who need the attention. Free clinics at Harvard are for those students who cannot get enough practice in the regular way heretofore pursued by this noted institution. Following this editor's process of reasoning it might be considered a shame and a waste of money to have any hospital at all in Boston when free clinics are done at Harvard Medical College. Perhaps if this editor's wife or sister were sent to Harvard and forced to submit to an examination by thirty or fifty students simply to benefit the students in their practice he might collect his wits together long enough to reflect over the matter. IS LIBERIA A FAILURE? The little republic of Liberia is very much in the lime light these days. This is accounted for largely by the recent visit of the American Commissioners to that country and more recently by the announcement that the State Department at Washington would recommend substantial financial and moral help to this struggling nation. The Times-Democrat in opposing what seems to be the policy of the government to aid Liberia says! "Talk of the regeneration of Liberia' is something of a joke. An experiment from the beginning, it was long ago pronounced a failure." Is Liberia a failure? We admit that the growth of the country has been quite slow, that the resources have remained undeveloped, still there is much in the history of Liberia which shows strength of character and a prophecy of success. In the first place Liberia is a fairly stable government. It has stood for three quarters of a century in spite of the false prophets who said it would not stand. During all these years of its national existence Liberia has not had arevolution. Its government has changed hands many times in the regular constitutional way. Even one President was impeached without any serious upheaval. And there has been no blood shed except in war with aggressive natives. That this body of men have been able to make and repeal laws and elect men to succeed others in an orderly way is most significant. Liberia lives within her income and the national debt is not the result of extravagance but that of avaricious creditors. Liberia has maintained a public school system. While not as general as one could wish it has been able to produce its educated men in public affairs and thereby perpetuate the national spirit in morals, patriotism and in intelligence. The regeneration of Liberia is not a joke. Liberia is a mission post. It is a post where Christian civilization may land day or night and find a cordial welcome. Liberia is essentially a landing place for an attack upon heathenism and herein lies Liberia's greatest service to civilization. Liberia is a demonstration of self government on the part of the Negro which may be pointed to with pride.—S. W. Christian Advocate. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS PARAGRAPHIC NEWS By Miss Gonevia B. Maxfield It has been said by one of the leading New York papers, that the old time Negro melodies, were gotten up by white men. The idea! What white man in the South could spare the time from the cruel lask of the slave, to teach, him those soul stirring anthems, appealing to the Heavenly Father for freedom. What else does the white men want credit for? Miss Estelle E. Gibbs, the little colored girl, who won the first prize among 10,000 white pupils attending public schools and fifteen colored, will not enter the high school as she is afraid they would not permit her to teach at her home in Hoboken, N. J., owing to her color. She has decided to take up music. There are two colored students who are members of the senior class at Bowdow College in Brunswick, Me., they are Herman Dreear, of this city, who was a graduate of M St. High School, in 1907 and Arthur Madison, a graduate of the Alabama State Normal School. These are the only colored students, who have attended the school since John Brown Russwurm, who was a graduate eighty-four years ago and was an honor to the Institute, as well as to the colored American Race. James K. Vardaman, well known for radical views on the "Negro question," knows by now that his day has swiftly glided by, so far as returning to the Senate is concern. So busy was he stirring up racial prejudices and digging pits for his black brother, he failed to set himself on a solid foundation. Since the election of Mayor Herman C. Baker, a Republican in Cleveland, Ohio, twenty-three colored men have been appointed to positions. Does it pay to stand by the grand old party that Lincoln represented? Prof. Kelly Miller, in his address before the Y. M. C. A., of Baltimore, said, "The colored young man and woman must have a well developed body in order to compete successfully with other races." What more can be said.? The Afro-American Ledger comes out in an interesting article saying "The Negro churches could accomplish much good by deciding to have a field day, to discuss social purity, or moral regeneration of the race. No pastor is ignorant of the great need of a hand to hand conflict with the forces of sin if we are to save the benighted and besotted element of our race," Pastors take heed, the blood of your flock is upon your heads, if you neglect your duty. President Taft will assist in the dedication of the new $50,000 Carnegie Library at Howard University. It is hoped that the great benefactor, Andrew Carnegie, will attend. The date is set for March 10. The Mu-So-Lit Club, of which Dr. A. M. Curtis is president, held appropriate and interesting exercises in honor of both Lincoln and Douglass, last Friday night, at the Conservatory of Music. 902 T street, n. SALE OF LINCOLN TAGS Committee Raising Fund for National Training School. Lincoln tags were sold throughout the District by a committee of fifty colored women for the benefit of the National Training School at Lincoln, D.C. 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Johastown, Pa.—The movement from Malke to Cambria county, in the fifties, which brought to this district the prominent Barker and other families, also made it possible for Cresson, nearly the highest point in the county, to claim the honor of having been the birthplace of Lieut. Robert Edmund Peary, most daring and most persistent Arctis explorer of modern times and claimant for the title of Discoverer of the Pole. The father of Peary was not bothered about polar discovery. The building of "shook shops" and the manufacture and shipment of shook and staves to many distant points was his life work. Maine afforded ample opportunity for the lumber industry with its vast timber acreage, but for some reason the elder Peary thought Cambria county, Pa., also a virgin wooded land, better suited for his purpose, so he located at a point now generally admitted, to be on the outskirts of Cresson. Peary's naval career sheds an interesting light on the question of inherited traits and predilections. The elder Peary, an Englishman, transplanted to Maine, came from forbears who loved the sea. For some reason he did not share this fondness for the bounding wave and deliberately left the shore line for a life far in the interior, away from even inland lakes. But after his father's death Robert E. Peary, then a little boy, was taken back to Maine by his mother, and as a result of his life on the coast and his education the youngster instinctively went back to the life of his ancestors. The whaling industry from New Eng- House Supposed to Be on Site of of Peary's Birthplace and to Include Part of the Old Home. land ports, the coming and going of clipper ships, laden with Maine lumber and many other products, by suggestion and appeal aroused in the youth love of the sea and its adventures. Leut. Peary's distinct ambition to discover the pole is known to have been born in him as a result of the Greeley expedition and its relief. He was then a young officer in the navy, as were a number of those prominent in the work of exploration at that time, and hence the glory which now shines upon the water arm of Uncle Sam's military service by reflection. It is strange how soon we are forgotten. People who knew Lieut. Peary's father are not now certain of his Christian name. Charles H. Peary of Chest Springs, a cousin of the explorer and who spells his name Perry, calls the lieutenant's father Charles Peary. Ex-Judge A. V. Barker of Ebensburg is certain his name was George. It has been suggested that perhaps his name was George Charles Peary. However that may be, Mr. and Mrs. Peary on coming into this county located in the woods near what is now Cresson, where Peary established a shook shop. A house standing on the turn of the road from Cresson to Loretto, about 100 yards from the town, is now generally accepted by the people of the county as occupying part of the site of the original Peary home, and is said to actually include a fragment of the old building. It was in that house that Robert M. Peary was born, and there, two or three years later, his father died. Frank O'Hara, an old farmer living in Munster township, recalls Peary's birth clearly and tells a story of the elder Peary sending a messenger in a conveyance to a point some distance away to fetch a physician. "Kill the horse if you have to," Mr. Peary is alleged to have said to the driver, "but get the doctor here in a hurry." And it's another reminiscence of O'Hara that the elder Peary, who died at Gallitzin, was buried amid a blizzard, "That was like the north pole itself," says the aged Munster man. Peary was buried at Cape Elizabeth, Me. 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Boston.—The Marquis de Montag-Harl, Italian charge d'affairs at Washington, has remitted to Miss Mabel Boardman of Manchester, Mass., and Washington, a golden crown, the gift of the Italian government in recognition of her services as a member of A. Miss Boardman. the American Red Cross society to the victims of the recent Italian earthquake. The crown, a reproduction of the ancient Roman civic crown, is composed of oak leaves and acorns, made of solid gold. It is inclosed in a typical Roman box of leather, which is adorned by the royal coat-of-arms in gold. On the crown is engraved: "To Miss Mabel Boardman of the Red Cross, from the Italian Government, as a Token of Gratitude, 1908-1908." 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 Phillipine party. 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ME-LANGE ME-LANGE SLY MON THS hairs; 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-eighth and N n, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE M'F'G. CO., East Oran led on receipt of price. MON THS Never fails; nothing like it for hair that is not naturally straight. Price, 25 and 50 cents a box. For sale by the following druggists: Board & McGuire 1912 1-2 Fourteenth street northwest; Julius Mayer, Fourth and N streets northwest; L. H. Harris, Third and F streets southwest; A. F. Pride. Twenty-eighth and P streets, Georgetown, D. C. FRANK E. WHITE M'F'G. CO., Box 107. East Orange, N. J Goods mailed on receipt of price. BABEK The Old Reliable Remedy. twenty-five long years—a quarter of a century in a remedy equal to Elixir Babek for Malaria diseases. Thousands have used it with most Malaria is prevalent now. Do not wait for it to begin the use of Babek now. 53c Battles. You For twenty-five long years—a quarter of a century—there has never been a remedy equal to Elixir Babek for Malaria and such miasmatic diseases. Thousands have used it with most gratifying results. Malaria is prevalent now. Do not wait for it to take hold of you. Begin the use of Babek now. 53c Bottles. Your druggist will tell you that Babek is the best thing he sells For MALARIA, CHILLS & FEVER THE MUSEUM SICK AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH. AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO., FIFTH and G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C WORTH ADVERTISING FOR There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington, the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw salaries negotiating $3,044,404. These more than three millions of Negroes spent right here in Washington, but scattered among hundreds of tradesmen. Is this amount of money worth big for? It certainly is, and not even the largest stores in the city would refuse to get the big end of it did they but now much money the Negroes are really spending. Now The Bee is the only Negro publication in this city without a rival or competitor, and covers the fields of the merchants in this city will patronize the advertisers of The Bee, presenting the attractive bargains they must use Negroes — these 5,499 Negroes who draw annually from government over three millions of dollars — will assume that organizing a publication edited and operated by one of their own firms desire and deserve their patronage. And such for receive the bulk of these over three millions of dollars received by the Negroes of Washington. What clothing stores, what furniture stores, what dry goods, what other lines of business will now make an effort to do 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 Negroes spend their over three millions of dollars with you. Now is the time to advertise in The Bee, the newspaper that is every Negro home in Washington. Remember, merchants Washington, it's what advertising pays you, not what it costs. There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington by the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw salaries aggregating $3,044,404. These more than three millions of dollars are spent right here in Washington, but scattered among the hundreds of tradesmen. Is this amount of money worth building 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. 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 Uncurl. 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 pink cheeks without made-up appearance. 50. cents postpaid.. We guarantee all these Wonders as represented. We guarantee all these Wonders as represented. We give advice free about hair, skin and scalp. Will send book an attractiveness free. We will prove we are true business friends of colore We require one agent for every locality and guaran inst loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street k. We market all the Chemi cal Wonder Company p us. 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 Battered 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 THS SOUTH'S NEW MAN The Southern colored man may feel proud of Dr. James E. Shepard, because he is doing today what no other colored American in the South can do. The people in Durham, N.; irrespective of color, or condition, politics or religious creed, honor Dr. James E. Shepard. Why is he so strong in the hearts of the Southern people? It is because he is doing something that is helping his people. He is honest, which is more to his credit than any other characteristic about him. His religious training school is a new propaganda. It is something that is commended by the entire American people. Yes, Dr. Shepard is the new colored American from the South who will continue to command the respect and confidence of his people. The Cuban government honored him and his party last week in a manner that reflects credit upon all colored Americans. He was honored because he is no sycophant; because he is not crying to the enemies of his people and because he is a man among men. President Gomez of Cuba was well pleased with this distinguished colored American and the party that accompanied him to Cuba. The Bee is pleased to state that Dr. Shepard is a young man of sound judgment and the time is fast approaching when the entire South will follow his leadership. President Roosevelt formerly endorsed the new propaganda of Dr. Shepard. Mr. Roosevelt knew that there was something in the man and his work and had he not have been so convinced the O. K. stamp would not be placed upon him. TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT The daily Post wishes the world to believe from what it published in its issue Monday morning, February 14th, that several notorious burly Negro burglars were caught by the sergeant of No. 7 precinct. The report magnifies the crime, for the reason there was only one thief caught he was a boy sixteen years old, who had been paroled from the Reform School. There was no need for this boy to commit crime whatever. He had upon his person when caught about seventeen dollars of his own money that he had earned when at work. The youth was carried to the Juvenile Court and plead guilty and Judge DeLacy sentenced him to the National Industrial Training School. The article in the Post is purely sensational and a falsehood. It is a tempest in a teapot and some one is hunting for cheap notoriety. IN CONGRESS A POPULAR CONGRESSMAN FROM THE NINTH KENTUCKY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT The Bee takes great pleasure in presenting to the colored voters of [Image of a man with a hat and a necktie]. HON. JOSEPH BENTLY BENNETT Ninth District of Kentucky. the country, the Hon. Joseph Bentley Bennett, of Kentucky, member of Congress from the Ninth District, whose cut and biography appears in this week's issue. Mr. Bennett is now serving his third term in Congress and is making a record that will speak for itself. He is a true and uncompromising Republican, and a friend to the colored race; and The Bee feels safe in saying that it voices the sentiment of every true and loyal colored voter in the Ninth District, WASHINGTON FIFTY YEARS AGO An Unlawful Assemblage Although there were numerous free colored people in the District just before the war, they were under restrictions as to their personal movements and occasionally came in contact with the law unpleasantly, particularly at times of public apprehension. In The Star of February 8, 1860, is the following: "Last night a number of colored men were arrested and taken to the guardhouse from the residence of one of them on a charge of unlawful assemblage. The hour of arrest was quarter past 9 o'clock. The prisoners, explaining their assemblage, said that they were members of the Order of Ancient York Masons, and that they had met in this private house for the purpose of discussing the propriety of withdrawing from the lodge to which they belonged and organizing a new one. Justice Donn, upon looking for the law under which to try them, failed to discover any law of the corporation which had been violated by them, and so he set the time of trial at quarter past 9 o'clock this evening, so that the charge may made out by the prosecuting witnesses. The third section of the act of 1827 refers to idle and disorderly assemblages, and the sixth section of that act provides that they shall not go at large after 10 o'clock p. m., without a pass from the justice of the peace or respectable citizen. This assemblage being in a private house and not after the hour fixed by the law, the magistrate was at a loss how to proceed; but, presuming that there must be some other ground for the arrest, he ruled the trial till this evening." The defendants were finally tried under the act of 1836 and were found guilty and fined from one to five dollars and costs. The judge was still in doubt, but was aided in his ruling by the corporation attorney, who declared that in his opinion all meetings of colored persons of a secret character, when bound by oath, were unlawful assemblages at any hour.—Evening Star. The cantata Seven Last Words, arranged by DuBoise, will be sung by the choir of St. Luke's Parish Good Friday evening, beginning at 8 o'clock. A silver offering will be received. A number of well known vocalists and instrumentalists will appear on this occasion. THE NEGRO'S HIGH STANDING IN THE BIBLE That a Negro gave Moses the principles of the Mosaic law, and by the marriage of his daughter to the world's greatest law-giver, proved the intimate relations and high standing of the Negro in the affairs of the Bible is given historical proof according to a work just published by the Dixie Publishing Company, of Moravian Falls, N. C., and written by Dr. Arthur T. Abernethy. Dr. Abernethy, who is the author of a three volume history of New York when it says that a better selection voted sFH qt could not have been made, when the voters electedMr.Bennett to represent them in Congress. The people need just such broad-minded men as Judge Bennett, as he is familiarly called, to represent them at this time, when the Democratic party is doing all in its power to disfranchise every Negro in the Southern States; and it is to be hoped that Mr. Bennett will be re-elected to the Sixty-second Congress with an increased majority. and several other historical works of international recognition was, during the life of King Leopold, a personal friend of the King and is the author of a book on the Congo Free State, dealing with his extensive study of the conditions of the colored race in various parts of the world. The importance of the historical work just issued by the Dixie Publishing Co., is increased by the fact that it is written by a white man who is famous on both sides of the water and who deals with the subject without fear or favor. Dr Abernethy is one of the one hundred American authors elected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and by birth a Southern man. The book which is entitled: "The Jew a Negro," proves by Jewish historians and copious quotations from the Old and New Testament, that the Negroes occupied the highest positions in Bible times, and are the direct descendants of Moses, Abraham, David Solomon, and the other patriarchs. It goes farther and declares that these great Biblical characters were colored men, and reasons it out with the historical daring and evidence which ought to make every ambitious colored person want to read the book. This book is printed on the best book paper, bound in cloth and can be procured from the above mentioned publisher by mail for 50 cents. NEGRO GIRL BEST SCOLAR First Prize Among the 10,000 in Hoboken Schools. Averaged 99 1-3 in Six Branches, and Geography Was the Only Subject in Which Estelle Gibbs Was Not Rated at 100-All, the 10,000 Children but Fifteen Are White—Musician, Too. (New York, Feb. 4.) Estelle E. Gibbs, a Negro girl, fourteen years old, living with her parents at No. 512 First Street, Hoboken, received today the first prize a gold medal, at the graduating exercises of the Hoboken public school pupils, in the Gayetty Theatre. She had the highest average of any public school scholar in the city—99 1-3 per cent. in six subjects. The medal was presented by Mayor Gonzales. There are 10,000 white pupils in the schools and only 15 Negroes. Only eleven Negro families live in Hoboken. 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, civics, 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. The girl is rather small for her age, but can stand a lot of work. Although she won the prize and is entitled to enter the high school, the girl intends to study music instead. She has been taking lessons for the last two years, and her teacher, Miss Mary Moran, has told her that she has accomplished enough to take pupils. In a week or two she will start teaching, though continuing to take lessons herself. She says she expects to spend the rest of her life studying and teaching the piano. Her acquaintances say she has spent little time in recreation. After leaving school in the afternoon, she has been accustomed to play in the street about one hour. This was not a rule of her parents, but her own. From dinner until about ten at night she has devoted to her studies. She says she did not expect to get the gold medal, for other girls in her'class had been receiving a great deal higher percentage through the term. The prize came as a complete surprise, and she was much excited over it. When asked about her parents, she said they were both born in Virginia and came to Hoboken about fifteen years ago. Mrs. Gibbs is a graduate of a normal school in her native State. While she was standing the final examination, Estelle was so absorbed that she did not go home to lunch but spent all the time, from nine o'clock until three, working on the questions. WM. H. SCOTT AID SOCIETY FOR FUNDS FOR REV. WM. H. SCOTT'S TREATMENT Appeal for Systematic Funds. At the public meeting held at St. Paul Baptist Church, Boston, Monday, January 17th, an organization was formed, named "The Wm. H. Scott Aid Society." The officers elected were: J. A. Crawford, 95 Camden St., Boston, president; Emery T. Morris, 30 Parker St., Cambridge, treasurer. A disbursing committee was appointed, Wm. Monroe Trotter, 21 Cornhill, Boston, chairman; Rev. S. J. Momfort, Rev. L. C. Parrish, Miss Lucy Ophey, E. T. Morris, treasurer. This society has secured treatment for Rev. Scott in one of the private cottages at Rutland, Mass., under Dr. Crane of the State Sanitorium. He has separate room, latest outdoor treatment, trained nursing and is guaranteed all the nursing he requires, with Dr. Crane as physician. The committee provided the best. The Society pays Rev. Scott's enire expenses at Rutland. Bills are rendered to it weekly. It desires to keep Rev. Scott there a good while. The friends and sympathizers with our noble patient are requested to send weekly or fortnightly donations to the Society so as to keep up the weekly payments. Names of those who will pledge a fixed amount weekly or fortnightly are desired. The cost is high, but is not too much for the race to give to such a man as Rev. Wm. H. Scott. For the Society, J. A. Crawford, Pres. Contributions sent to The Bee will be acknowledged and sent directly to the Committee. OUR POPULAR FIVE CENT THEATRE The Fairyland Theatre, 19th and L streets, N. W. This theatre is owned and controlled by Mr. Luke J. Kearney, one of the most popular business men of the District of Columbia, as he has been engaged in business for over twenty years and has always catered to colored trade. Mr. Kearney is a true and loyal friend to the colored race, and ever ready and willing to do anything in his power to further their cause. His philanthropic disposition has made thousands of friends among the best class of colored citizens of the District of Columbia; and ever since he has been in business, which is over twenty years, he has never discriminated against the colored race and those who patronize his place of business have never been denied services, and never submitted to the "Jim Crow" bar. When Mr. Kearney opened up the Fairyland Theatre, he did it as a business proposition and from the day he opened up to the present time he has given his personal attention to the business; and the amusements at this place speak for themselves. The best of order has been maintained at all times and night after night some of the best class of colored citizens can be found at this popular resort; and it is to be hoped that every loyal and liberty loving colored citizen of the District of Columbia will give their moral and financial support to this business enterprise, as it is a well known fact that others who are entering into the business in opposition to Mr. Kearney are doing it from a selfish motive, and the only interest they have in the enterprise is to get all the money there is in it. The Bee asks that you see to it that the Fairyland Theatre receives the patronage of the 90,000 colored citizens of the District of Columbia. The Bee feels safe in saying that you will always receive the most courteous treatment from Mr. Kearney and his polite corps of assistants who are always on hand to see that the guests are properly cared for. SUNDAY SCHOOL'S TRIBUTE Program in Celebration of Lincoln's Birthday Anniversary The teachers and officers of the Metropolitan Baptist Sunday School held a celebration of the birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln at the church, on R street. W. T. McKinney of West Virginia and G. H. Jenkins of Ohio delivered addresses and patriotic songs were sung. Following the formal exercises, the teachers of the senior department of the Sunday School, who are all young men, gave a banquet complimentary to the superintendent and others who were present. Rev. M. W. D. Norman, the pastor of the church, was present. NO PLACE FOR HAUGHTY MAN Aged Servitor's Caution Couched with Little Sentiment and Much Sense. 'A haughty citizen once atroiled into the supreme court at Washington when an argument was being heard and took a seat in the inclosure reserved for lawyers. After he had been there a few minutes an attendant came over and asked him: "Are you a member of the bar?" The haughty person wasn't, but he took out his card with a flourish and handed it over. The attendant received the card gravely, carried it to the clerk, who glanced at it and gave some instructions. A moment later the haughty citizen was touched on the shoulder and asked to retire. "Why?" he asked. "I sent up my card. It usually gives me a seat in any court in the land." "Certainly," said the attendant; "but please retire." The haughty citizen did retire. When he got out in the corridor he fumed and fussed a bit. "Sir," admonished the aged negro at the door, who has been there for many years, "think it over. Don't do no persifagin' 'bout that co't. If you should git in contempt of them you ain't got nobody to appeal to but God."—Saturday Evening Post. She Lives in Louisville. A young woman whose name is—whose name is—well, if you can guess it, is something like—never mind what her name is—startled everybody within a certain block on Fourth avenue the other day. She proved then that she doesn't believe in hiding her light under a bushel, especially when it is needed by the other fellow. A car was nearing a corner, and a man was dashing madly down a cross-street in an effort to nab it before it sailed by. It looked as though he would miss it, though, and then it was that the girl placed her fingers to her lips and blew a shrill blast that Peter Pan would have delighted in, and which is given only to the elect to produce. The car stopped. The fatigued runner clambered aboard, turning once to bow his thanks to the laughing camel.—Louisville Courier-Journal. HOLD ON McBOOTH In some quarters Negroes are discussing the advisability of joining the Catholic Church to escape rac prejudice. Hold on brothers — a word before you go. The Catholic Church in this section is sidetracking the Negro with great rapidity. One Catholic Church in New Orleans where Negroes were once welcomed and in which they have been married and from which their dead have been buried has now "Jim Crow" seats in the extreme rear for Negroes. Has it ever occurred to our Catholic friends that in spite of their devotion to the church and their large numbers that there are not more than four colored priests in the whole country. Don't be misled. Things will be the same almost anywhere you may go. Fight it out just where you are. Henry E. Legler of Milwaukee Assumes New Position at Salary of $6,000 Annually. Chicago.—Freer use of books and better facilities for getting them are two of the reforms which book lovers may expect to follow shortly upon the advent of Henry E. Legler, who has entered upon his new duties as public librarian of Chicago. The former Wisconsin newspaperman, who is the administrative head of Chicago's public library, lost no time in going to work to earn the $6,000 salary the board voted him. Arriving in Chicago on an early morning train from his home in Milwaukee, Librarian Legler hurried at once to the beautiful building on Michigan avenue which is to be his workshop and began at once to knuckle down to his task. The new librarian consented to outline his plans only after expressly J. Henry E. Legler. providing that nothing he should say might be construed as criticism of his predecessor. "The principal aim of a librarian is to get the books under his charge into the hands of the people who want them with the greatest degree of facility commensurate with proper preservation of the books themselves," declared Librarian Legler. "As rapidly as the finances will allow I believe in extending the free-delivery stations. The number of branch libraries ought also to be increased. Free home delivery has been tried in a few cities, but it is not yet necessary for Chicago and does not compare with other and more urgent needs for what money Chicago has to expend on its public library. With the help of the school officials it is our hope that the circulation of books in the juvenile department may be increased to a great extent. "More liberal privileges, it would seem to me, may be extended to card holders. Elsewhere it is not an unusual custom for patrons of public libraries to be allowed the right of taking out two or three, or even more, books at one time on one card, providing they do not attempt to monopolize books for which there appears to be widespread demand. Here, I am told, the holder of a card may take out only one book at a time. I think that system may be changed with due regard for the convenience of all concerned. "The general trend everywhere also appears to be toward increasing the freedom of admission to book stacks. However, I want to make it clear that whatever changes I recommend will be only after careful consideration and after obtaining the consent of the trustees." Recently Mr. Legler refused an offer to take charge of the St. Louis public library and he also refused an offer to become New York state librarian. He was for many years a newspaper reporter, then became secretary of the Milwaukee school board, and for five years has been in charge of Wisconsin's state library commission, which handles hundreds of traveling libraries. Oak Park, Chicago's Fashionable Suburb' is Guarded by Two Canine Thief Catchers. Chicago.—Oak Park, the fashionable western suburb at Chicago, is guarded by dog police. Daring robberies in the village are responsible for the One of the Police Dogs. addition of the dogs to the force and it is a noticeable fact that since the two dogs, "Nick Carter" and "Jesse James" have been on the force that hold-up men and burglar have not been so busy. The dogs are trained to follow a trail over any kind of a road, whether it be an oiled thoroughfare or a common country road. H. G. Strumpfer of Hammond, Ind., is the owner of "Nick" and Jesse. He says they will rid Oak Park of crooks. Old policemen, however, are skeptical. The Week in 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. Attorney Thomas L. Jones, who left the court quite ill this week is able to be out again. Miss Nanie H. Burroughs who has just returned from a tour of the Southern States will resume her work at her school for women and girls. The greatest ovation that has ever been given any woman was given to Miss Burroughs on her trip South. The Bee from time to time will have cuts of different members of Congress. This week the cut of Representative Bennett of Kentucky Miss Ethel Simmons of this city was recently entertained while in Philadelphia, Pa., by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris. Mr. J. Thos. Butler, the great elocutionist of Philadelphia, Pa., was in Washington, D. C., last week. Mr. Alex. A. Terrell of this city is visiting his parents, in Harrisonburg, Va. Bishop G. W. Clinton, who has been to New York, stopped over in Washington on Thursday of last week while enroute for his home in Charlotte, N. C. Mrs. Daisy Nelson has returned to her home in Charleston, W. Va., after a pleasant stay in Washington, D. C., for several months. Rev. W. F. Graham of Richmond, Va., was in Washington, D. C., last Thursday, in attendance to Rev. Geo. Lee's funeral. Mr. W. D. Clarke, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., was in Washington last week. Miss May Fletcher of Baltimore, spent Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Fletcher in this city. Rev. W. A. Taylor of Newport News, Va., was in Washington, D. C., last week. Hon. W. C. Brown of this city visited Newport News, Va., last week. Mrs. Lena Hall of this city is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown in Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Lula Vere Childers, who has been indisposed for some time is now able to resume her duties as chorister of the talented choir of Howard University. Miss Henrietta Peterson is quite sick at her home. Rev. T. Williams arrived in Washington, Tuesday morning. Miss Gussie Simmons, who has been the guest of her sister in New York, is now in the city with her mother and sisters on 12th street. Mrs. M. E. Washington, of Proctor, Vermont, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. M. C. Maxfield, while in the city. Rev. Alexander Gordon of Phila., Pa., was in the city a few days. Have you paid your subscription for The Washington Bee, look over your mind. Mr. J. Irving Miner of Washington, D. C., was the guest of Mrs. Julius Johnson, Jr., in Baltimore, Md., on February the fifth and sixth. Miss M. L. Tancil, of this city who has been ill since last summer has gone to Asheville, N. C., to recuperate. Mr. J. W. Hunter, of Pittsburg, Pa., was in Washington, D. C. last week. Mrs. Rodney W. Carroll and Mrs. Marie Canter, of Baltimore, Md., were the guests of Mrs. Mamie L. Speaks in Washington, D. C., last week. Mr. J. Holland Powell, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was in Washington, D. C., last week. Mrs. Laura Harris, of Washington, D. C. was called to the home of her mother in Ashland, Va., last week, whom she found in a dying condition. The funeral services were held Thursday, February 10. Mrs. Harris has now returned to this city. Her friends express their deepest sympathy. Mr. Robert H. Terrell entertained Dr. Booker T. Washington at his residence last Thursday evening. Among those present were: Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, Mr. J. A Cobb, Mr. W. Sidney Pittman, Mr Witfield McKinley, Mr. John C. Dancy and ex-Gov. P. B. Pinchback, Mr. Ralph W. Tyler entertained Dr. Booker T. Washington at a dinner held at Gray's last week. Among those present were: Messrs Tyler, Pittman, and Minister Lyons. MR. ROBERT T. DOUGLASS Mr. Robert T. Douglass, one of the best known business and social lights of this city who has been ill with a severe cold, left the city Sunday morning for Detroit, Mich., where he will remain some time for his health. There is no young man in this city who is better known and liked than Mr. Douglass. He has been in business with his father on J. MR. ROBERT T. DOUGLASS A Great Social and Business Light 14th street for some time in which capacity he was a great acquisition to the firm. Mr. Douglass has a large number of social and business friends who will miss him and greatly regret his absence. Mrs. Douglass, will remain with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Douglass. The Bee extends to its distinguished and young friend its appreciation for the many favors he has rendered it and a safe return. THE DUPLICATE WHIST CLUB The latest addition to the ranks of duplicate whist clubs, which, by the way, has not yet been satisfactorily named by the sponsors, held its second fortnightly meeting Thursday evening, the 3rd instant, at the home of Mrs. A. H. Glenn. Almost the entire membership was present and a close and exciting series of games was played. Two guests, Mrs. Josephine Bruce and Mrs. Jno. R. Francis, Sr., were present and, as the fortune of drawing for partners decreed, were paired for the afternoon. A simple, but deliciously toothsome luncheon was served by the hostess. All expressed themselves as having had a delightful time, the guests being particularly enthusiastic, and one of them, Mrs. Bruce, announced her desire to be admitted to membership at the first cacancy. This club will undoubtedly, if the original intentions and methods of conducting the meetings are adhered to, prove a lasting success. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Holly, 12th and T Sts. PROFESSER OF ECONOMICS AND HISTORY IN ATAANTA UNIVERSITY, AUTHOR OF "THE SOULS OF BLACK FOLK' Friday Evening, March 2, at 8 o'clock MUSIC SEND AT ONCE Musical people attention! Send for our price list of music. Right up-to-date. For piano, Song, Violin and Full Orchestra. Address BELL & CO., 211 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn N. Y. on the 17th instant, by which time it is expected a suitable name will have been selected for the club. MEMORY EXTOLLED Services by Mu-So-Lit Club at Conservatory of Music. The memory and services of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were extolled at a memorial service held by the Mu-So-Lit Club in the Conservatory of Music, 902 T street. Its officers are: Dr. A. M. Curtis, president; William H. Clifford, vice president; J. W. Cromwell, corresponding secretary, and Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, treasurer. The rooms were decorated with flags and bunting and there was a large attendance of members and visitors. After a musical program, consisting of instrumental and vocal selections, W. T. Vernon, register of the United States Treasury, addressed the club on Abraham Lincoln. Judge Robert H. Terrell of the Municipal Court spoke of the life and character of Frederick Douglass, describing his early career as a slave, his intense yearning for freedom and knowledge, his enlistment in the movement for the abolition of slavery, his burning cloquence upon the platform and his remarkable influence in shaping the destiny of his people following the excitement of the Civil War, and the molding of the Negro into useful and constructive citizenship. Maj. Charles R. Douglass and Haley Douglass, son and grandson of Frederick Douglass, were present, and voiced their appreciation of the sentiments expressed. HONOR TO, PRINCIPAL LEWIS Garfield, D. C., forsook her work-a-day spirit, and arrayed in best apparel and in joyous mood paid tribute to the meritorious work and ability of Mr. H. Wythe Lewis, principal of the Garfield Public School, on Tuesday evening, February 8th, 1010. The affair was in the nature of a "surprise party" proposed and carried to a successful termination by Mrs. Anna T. Young, organist of the Allins A. M. E. Church, assisted by the members of the choir and friends and patrons of the school. Mr. J. Edw. Young, acted as toastmaster and after commentary on the deep interets manifested by Mr. Lewis in his school, the church and village, introduced the following gentlemen and subjects: Mr. M. Grant Lucas "Reminders of School Days." Mr. W. H. Dabney, "Our Principal in Church Work." Mr. W. R. Giles, "Our Principal as Musical Director." Mr. Lewis replied in happy a vein, using as his theme, "Education, its value and attainment," interpersing his remarks with quotations from Whittier, Longfellow and Emerson. Refreshmenst were served in abundance, and altogether, a very enjoyable time was passed. Miss Hattie Dorsey presided at the piano in a very efficient manner. Among those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Giles, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Dabney, Mr. and Mrs. J. Edw. Young, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Scott, Mr. and Mrs. M. Grant Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith, Mrs. Mary Taylor. Its officers are; T ONCE Send for our price list of music. ong, Violin and Full Orchestra. chermerhorn St., Brooklyn N. Y. Mrs. Wanzer, Mrs. Gillison, Mrs. A. W. Carroll, Mrs. Gentry, Mrs. Anna Giles, Mrs. A. L. Proctor Miss Cecelia Cannon, Miss Blanche Adams, Mrs. Anna West, Miss Grace Wilson; Masters Russell Cannon and Wm. Traction. WHY EXPERIMENT? Entire satisfaction by consulting Prof. F. M. 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Laing Williams, of Chicago, all are a credit to their race in the discharge of their duties. Save 25% to 35% Don't misunderstand our offer. We cannot afford to make such price reductions on all Furniture-at the same time we are not inviting you to buy "odds and ends." The goods marked for this special offering are of our best qualities. There are many dropped patterns which we could not duplicate for stock—odd pieces from expensive suites, the balance of which have been sold. You can find hundreds of very attractive bargains; and, if you wish, we're perfectly willing to charge all purchases on an open account. Peter Grogan and Sons Co., 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 to Wash To which place will Mathias Point, Rifmore and all pe Bay Our facilities respect. Our large (cursion business) late service. No between Washington long and tiresome. Before the place of recreation proudly point to the people in every You have on resorts in this part triads of electric tel, dance hall and passed in point of resort south of By perseveral this, and now I am port by calling a person. HE WH AND N 200 IS OFFERING FIVE ($1.00) SHARES OF Dev Of 12,800 acres RIMES, ACCRA on the present. Bishop Alex. W. Accra, Africa on Jou the newly constructed ACT NOW! T 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 coming season, and it will be to your interest secure the most desirable dates. Our terms are most liberal and charters to which place we have the exclusive excursion Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk, Whitmore and all points on the Potomac Bay. Our facilities for chartering parties are respect. Our large covered wharf (used for cursive business) enables us to give you a date service. No crowding, no exposure between Washington and Washington Park, long and tiresome waiting for the steamship. 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 most 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 charm. Yours for pleasuure 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 NET ($1.00) SHARES OF STOCK WHEN ISSUED, Develop Of 12,800 acres RUBBER and COCOA plant MINES, ACCRA GOLD COAST, WEST AFRICA the present. Bishop Alex. Walters, Chairman of our Ex Accra, Africa on Jan. 25th, 1910. He will inspect 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 Post ALFRED C. COWAN, President, 206 Broadway Busts of Our Great Newers and Lea 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 and charters 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. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale image with a faint, indistinct pattern that could be part of a background or a placeholder. 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. 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 LIMITED 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. A T 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 MUSEUM OF ART Busts of Bishop and of Dr. Booke optimism, are now REMEMBER STOR, 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 w REMEMBER: NEGRO COMPANY, NEGRO BUSTS FOR NEGRO H PRICE $1.00 EACH (SENT BY WASHINGTON. ORDER TO DAY. 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. PRICE $1.00 EACH (SENT BY EXPRESS) F. O. B. WASHINGTON. ORDER TO DAY. ADDRESS, NATIONAL AFRO-ART CO DEPART B., 1912 14th STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. measure that I take this opportunity of the Independent Steamboat, may open for charters for Excursion, and it will be to your interest to call desirable dates. Most liberal and charters can be made atington Park and Somerset Beach. We have the exclusive excursion right to Rock Point, Norfolk, White City, Points on the Potomac River and for chartering parties are unsurpassed covered wharf (used exclusively for enables us to give you most modern crowding, no exposure and our natural beauty and modern equiv. New York. Once and an enormous cash outlay ask you to show me that I have yet once and making charters for the tours for pleasuure and comfort, Lewis Jefferson. 1910 First Street NO HESITATES I American Mining REAL ESTATE 6 Broadway, New York, ROOMS 16 and 17. FOR SALE A LIMITED NUMBER OF STOCK WHEN ISSUED, AT 25¢ PER velopm BUBBER and COCOA plantations and WEST AFRICA. The Salters, Chairman of our Executive Co. 25th, 1910. He will inspect property. Red R. R. which passes the property. This, no doubt will be the last allotment. Its allotment is sold the price will advance or send money by Postal Order or AN, President, 206 Broadway, N. Y. Cit 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. Richard Allen, founder of the great Mr. T. Washington, the great apostle of ready for delivery. Others will follow. R: NEGRO COMPANY, NEG JUSTS FOR NEGRO HOMES. TO EACH (SENT BY EXPRESS ORDER TO DAY. ADDRE ONAL AFRO-ART 12 14th STREET, N. W. WASHI ```markdown ``` er SS SSS ee es” lL Li ars incoln Memorial Bu CAPITAL, $40 orial | Buildi FIRST OFFER ae: _WASHING FERING , SUD ; TO UU : , 5 =$//) : ; : OF STOCK AT PAR ne —— $10.00 PER TRS we some pean ° SHAR y d, iy “ay , A DR SAMUEL g,sEperr, 7 _eicom é j ; \ 4 Ay, % \y . . wie a t es. samy - To be ; id . , x , ip ese weer GEORGE F., COLLINS, Coun ; a2 paid for on the Easy P \ ae rego cai ok | Plan eyment Wass ip el RR Bm ay eS HA \ { See n ; DR LH. SINGLETON, Audi Withington BE . This is of im : ce \ eR N, . ee EE uditor portan < LW Py iS a | and every rentiatiaie ze < aN cngacon Gnd Buses 5% . land! RAS aera i ; | Why? . SANS \Xy _ "eae pe i agate a ean A \ \ \ vy eee | B —, : lividual a safe and sure the ‘\ Xt WA A \ . ‘ z ADVISORY BOA | RACES as er a aN WN WY bb mt aa ; Jae ae Wo A yy ace ieee Ee any Te A BF. Hailstorks Ate Bee z ey ly Mie ee Fe . a ae i\ \ 4 Be Ju Dement pe EM a, D.C we IT IS THE NEW: EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION x fos e a= . . . 2% @ to. Fe eS aif Tear off and mail with your remittance for First Payment 7 Lizcoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W., Washington,D. C. Gentlemen: Find inclosed. ........sseeees.+..0.--s0+-+-0+++. dollars as first payment on. .........+e+++--Shares of stoek in the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, upon the following terms and‘conditions: - First. That the price at which [ purchase’ this stock is ten dollars per share. . Second. That the stock issued to me shall be fully paid and non-assessable. . : He That if purchased on deferred payments that .the first payment shall not be less than 1Q per cent 0! 1c rice. 7 phe parchase ey contract of purchase will be issued to me for the number of shares applied for upon my first payment. t . Name. ........ ---- = ee damacoiy sie 2 semen aeelOSed & Street. eee. City... ee He ...State.... = NATION'S GOVERNMENT. The eyes of the world are on Washington.. One-third of Washington’s population is Negro. If all the Negroes in Washington were 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 js 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; 100,090 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 Negra in Washington, realizes that a theatre, store, and office building, operated by the Negroes, for the Negroes, is A NECESSITY. The welfare of the race demands it. The self-respect of the race demands it. Any enterprise resting its-hope of success upon a NECESSITY is bound to be a SUC- CESS. A THEATRE AND OFFICE BUILDING 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 re- quirements of prosperotis professional and busi- ness men. The enterprise is exceptional in two respects: First—It is absolutely safe. Second—It promises enormous possibilities a8 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- folly, and it KNOWS that hundreds of tenants are available for the offices, that dozens of merchants are ready to rent the stores, and that roo,coo people are anxious. to patronize the theatre exclusively, and make it the best TRAE SA ETE RS eee ca G Ra ETRE EEE say 4 =" ty Be BRERRe é . ete ee wP. Ree METS % + 5 a ty i EE aoe Ee Be s] wa ee eee et T RE PP SPRe AR RR Re Pe EG PRPORPERER PERE Bs - opp Seber per dee Pom eo ee pe ALBEE Gh EE BERR EE Fo: 2 BARGE SS MRR BT ae ett yt A ee ee |” pa TE PEE TG Pe ages Fred Pep Te ei - ona Ter ee ren RE oe eee . ny | PRE * ty : Proposed Front Elevation * LINCOLN MEMORIAL OFFICE AND THEATRE BUILDING , WASHINGTON, D. C. . . paying amusement place in America. . It will.also have a theatre, whic IT KNOWS ALL THIS AND IT IN- ized at prices ranging from 10 to VITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE in an en- only 1 per cent of the total colores terprise ABSOLUTELY DEVOID OF RISK, of the city of Washington, will enal where every dollar will be invested in the best pany to pay 15 per cent onits tot of Washington Real Estate, that increases in tion. Equai in all to 20 g-10 per ce value annually at the rate of 553 per cent— may be added the land value ine nearly DOUBLE bank interest. per cent. Even that is good enough for most people, Now, all this is Conservatively } but the LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING Banks and Insurance Companie COMPANY will do better than that. It will enterprises like this with their dey have offices and stores and lodge rooins, which policyholders’ money—-YOUR : will earn, on a conservative estimate, at least YOU get only about 3 or 3% pet $23,200 per year. Equal to 5 9-10 per cent per banks or insurance companies keep annum. - - THE LINCOLN MEMORIA It will.also have a theatre, which, if patron- ized at prices ranging from 10 to 50 cents, by- only r per cent of the total colored population of the city of Washington, will enable the Com- pany to pay 15 per cent onits total capitaliza- tion. Equai in all to 20 g-10 per cent, to which may be added the land value increase of 55% per cent. , Now, all this is Conservatively Estimated. Banks and Insurance Companies: engage in enterprises like this with their depositors’ and policyholders’ money—-YOUR money, ‘but YOU get only about 3 or 3% per cent. The banks or insurance companies keep the balance. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILD- . Peto aR ea Ss eS e ge W. RObinsees .....--00-COREEER aington, D. C. Robert Mattingly.......Washingwos, D.C. ington, D. C. RH. Merchant..... ».---Lynchburg, Va. Pittsburg, Pa. Zeph. R. Moore....-06.Washington, Dy C. ington, D. C. Dr. J. W. Morse.....-.Washington, D. © ington, D. C. J. W. Nimocks.........---Meridian, Mex Hampton, Va. E. We Pearson, ....4+++-+-Asbeville, NG ington, D. C. F. A. Roman........-6-Washingtos, D. ©. nwood, D. C. RW, Thompton.......Washingtos, D. © ington, D. C, Wm. H. Watts.......+.Wasbingtea, D. € ington, D. C, W. R. Williams.........Washiogtom, D. ©, erent =o ING COMPANY is ENTIRELY NEGRO. Not one dollar of white capital will be ac- 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 Presideat 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 $10.07 NOW. It will advance in price far beyond $10.00, just as railroad and public utility stock goes to several times par. So will the Lincoln Memorial Building, Company’s stock go to several times its present value. This means that a share of stock eosting $10.00 NOW will be worth $40.00 when stotk goes to four times par. Estimates show that the Company’s earnings will be 20 per cent, and ‘that is fgur times par, with every dollar in- vested in Real-Estate. THE BEST in the eity of Washington, where values are as firmly Gxed 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 shz2 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 Bxild- 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'T 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. . DOIT NOW. 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TERMS MOST REASONABLE cording to the more than One Vote according to Law, and the Moderator therupon 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 Naya." — Boston Transcript. James H. Dabney BITTER WAS THE AWAKENING Stepping Owner of Millions Brought Back to Earth by Storm Yet Modest Damand. 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 Press. John T. Rhines and Company 600 Second Street S. W. Washington, D. C. --- Wm. Henry, Champion Swimmer, Coming Over to Teash Us. He Is Founder of the Royal English Society Devoted to Rescuing the Drowning—Easy When You Know How, He Says. London.—Remarkable progress in the art of saving life from drowning has been made both in Europe and America since the foundation 18 years ago of the English Royal Life Saving society which first organized this service to humanity. William Henry, the founder of this famous society, left England recently on a missionary visit to the United States and Canada. After visiting Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Kingston and other Canadian cities, he will give lectures and illustrations of life saving in Buffalo, New York and other places in the United States. Mr. Henry is one of those enthusiasts whose zeal is infectious. Being in the happy position of financial independence, he devotes most of his time to his hobby—life saving—and under his direction the society has grown from a small body in 1891, when it was founded, to embrace more than 600 affiliated associations and clubs, numbering over 180,000 members. The governing authorities of schools, colleges and universities in England all have come under his sway. He has visited nearly all the continental countries and has established societies in Italy, Germany, Sweden, France and Finland. His methods of life saving are being taught in the Australian commonwealth, New Zealand, India. William Henry, Champion Life Saver, Who Is Coming to America. Malta, Egypt, the West Indies and South America; and now he is off to the schools, colleges and cities of the North American continent in search of converts and recruits. As a swimmer Mr. Henry is famous not only throughout the United Kingdom but also all over the continent of Europe. He was long-distance champion of England in 1899, salt water champion in 1899, and won the lifesaving competition at the Olympic games in Paris in 1900. Besides those 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. 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. Telephone call for Stable, Main 1428-5. ", OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY, Where I can accommodate 50 Horses. ,Call and inspect our new and modern stable. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. Phone, Main 3200. Carriages for Hire. 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 rescuscitate 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, 13 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 ```markdown ``` Garden of the Tuilleries, Paris. ranean passages, leading from side to side of the Avenue des Champs Elysees, has only recently been opened. If this proves as popular as is expected other such tunnels will be constructed under other busy tseets, notably the grand boulevards. The parkway known as the Champe 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, 760 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 hommes caracolling on wooden horses, while la bonne, in a snowy cap, holds the bables. At night the thoroughfare, brilliantly illuminated, offers a vivid suggestion of fairyland. The Avenues des Champs Elysees is one of the "lungs" of Paris. At each end and all about it are places of importance in the life and history of the city and the state. It almost skirts the River Seine, the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, where there are great art exhibitions, separating the park from the quays at one point. An avenue starting at the Champs Elysees, between the two buildings, crosses the river on the beautiful Pont Alexandre III. and leads to Napoleon's tomb. On the opposite side of the Champs Elysees is the Palais de l'Elysees, the official residence of the president of France. It was once the home of Mme. de-Pompadour and was occupied in later years, successively, by Murat, Napoleon I., Louis Bonaparte and Queen Hortense, Emperor Alexander I. and Duc de Berri. 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 de Bols de Boulogne leads up past Princess de Sagan's pink marble palace to the famous woods. WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR FACE LIGHTER COLORED FOR EVERY IMPORTANT OCCASION? YOUR SKIN CLEAR,SMOOTH,FINE? YOUR HAIR LONG,THICK,DRESSY? YOUR PERSONALITY MORE ATTRACTIVE! 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The modern parent seems to be adopting Herbert Spencer's advice—to leave the children to be taught by the penalties that life inflicts. E. MURRAY WHOLESALS AND RETAIL ICE CREAM AND CONFECTIONS. OYSTERS IN SEASON. 1216 YOU STREET, NORTH WEST. PHONE. NORTH 968 --- THIS QUEEN WORKS How Paris Chooses a Fete Sovereign Each Year. Mile, Luclenne Joly, a Hard-Working Seamstress Was Queen of the French Capital's Autumn Feast This Year. Paris.—Although France is now a republic for the third time, her people still seem to hanker after royalty and their taste runs in the direction of queens. They can't have a regular queen, of course, so they must be contented with queens of a lower degree, who are chosen in various trades and various parts of France with all due ceremony. From time immemorial the tradespeople of Paris have celebrated each carnival by electing a queen from among the work people, whose chief merit is unusual beauty, the pride of birth being quite an unimportant factor. The vegetable women select their queen, the grocers theirs, the fishmarket makes its choice and so on. Then these several chosen queens are brought together for an appointed committee to pass judgment on them. The queen receiving the largest number of votes is raised to the highest honor and her title is—Queen of the Queens. It is a strange fact that for several years, with one exception, the fish market has furnished the Queen of Queens for this joyous fete. This year the business men of Paris inaugurated a Fete d'Automme (autumn feast), and October 2 and 3 were chosen as the days for the celebration. A very ceremonious meeting was held in the chamber of marriages at the city hall at which the delegates of OILLE Mile. Lucienne Joly. the various business associations assembled a few days ago for the difficult undertaking of electing an ephemeral sovereign to preside over this fete. The delegates on arriving at the hall found 15 beauties sitting in state awaiting the decision of the judges. The idle, butterfly type was not represented, for the young woman who was to attain the supreme dignity of queen had to be taken from the ranks of the business women. After a moment's contemplation the president of the committee, M. Chalanson, arose and in carefully selected words set forth the ideas which first inspired the business men to bring into existence this autumn feast. The delegates were then asked to vote for the queen of the fete. The situation was most embarrassing. Gallantry is proverbial with the Frenchman, and to his chivalrous mind it was almost treason to select one to the discredit of the other candidates. A choice had to be made, however. Above each candidate was a number and each delegate simply wrote the number of his preference on the slip provided for him and dropped it into a box. The first count showed that the delegates were of divers opinions and no one of the candidates had a majority. This necessitated another ballot. A signal was given to the brass band in attendance, and in a twinkling it was thrilling the assembled people with one of the most exciting popular airs. The music gave courage to the timid and faltering judges, so that it was only a question of few minutes before the final vote was cast and counted. This formality over, M. Grandon, master of ceremonies, announced the result and proclaimed the chosen queen to be Mile. Luclenne Joly, queen of the dressmakers, a Juno-like brunette who had received 41 votes, thus making her Queen of the Autumn Feast. Blushing with pleasure and greatly agitated, the reigning sovereign thanked the assembly for the honor conferred on her, and the committee then escorted her and her 14 malds of honor to a restaurant, where the chosen one was congratulated demonstratively by her relatives and companions. 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