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THE BEE WASHINGTON VOL.XXX NO 43 Indians Claim CHOCTAW AND CHICKA- SAW DESCENDANTS Petition and Argument-J. Milton Turner, Wilbur E. King For Petitioners. To the President: The undersigned, representing a large body of citizens of the State of Oklahoma, who are of mixed Indian-Negro blood and were formerly citizens of the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribe, respectfully represent that under the treaties and laws of the United States, and as fully shown by the decisions of the Attorney-General of the United States and of the Department of the Interior, the said citizens are entitled, as descendants of Choctaw-Chickasaw Indians, to full and equal participation with other Indians and with citizens of mixed Indian and white blood, to the proceeds and avails of the tribal property of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, which is now about to be finally disbursed and distributed. I The title to the lands was confirmed by the treaties to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians and their descendants. The full blood Negroes were given, by the treaties, forty acres of land. The citizen with mixed Indian and white blood has been awarded his full rights as a descendant of an Indian. The people we represent, having an admixture of Indian and Negro blood, instead of being placed upon the rolls of citizenship to which they were entitled by reason of their descent from Indians, have been enrolled upon the full blood Negro rolls and have thereby been deprived of their rights. The Department of the In- Re: J. Millon Turner terior and the Attorney-General decided in the James W. Shirley case, and later in the Joe and Dillard Perry case, on the 25th of February. 1905, that these citizens were entitled to enrollment on the citizenship roll. 'This decision of the Department was reversed by a subsequent opinion on November 11th, 1905' for the sole reason that Congress had fixed the date of December 24th, 1902, as the date for closing the rolls of citizenship and though the rights of these people were undoubted, there was no method by which their rights to citizenship and those which followed citizenship could be determined or obtained, by reason of the act of Congress closing the rolls of citizenship as of that date. In order to remedy this injustice, two bills were introduced at the first session of the 60th Congress, House Bill 16,759 in the House, and Senate Bill 6706, in the Senate. The Senate bill was referred to the sub-committee on Indian Affairs, reported back and passed the Senate. In the press of business at the close of the session no bill was reported from the House. Since that time the preparation for the distribution of the property of the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribe has been going rapidly forward and unless there be some remedial legislation at once, the property to which these people are entitled will be distributed and beyond control of the Government. The legislation proposed by the aforesaid bills was simply the delegation of authority to the Secretary of the Interior to transfer from the Freedmen or Negro rolls, to the roll of citizens by blood, such persons as were of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian blood on the side of either parent. The deprivation of the rights of these people has been caused merely by the erroneous classification of these citizens by the officers of the Interior Department. There is no legal excuse and no moral reason why these rights should be denied, but without additional legislation the right might as well be non-existent, because it is apparently without remedy except by action of Congress. It may be remarked that it is only in the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribe where this discrimination against Negro blood in the distribution of the tribal property now obtains. The discrimination and denial of the property rights of the Negro in the other tribes has long ago been corrected by legislation and by decisions of the Court of Claims. It might also be observed that friends of the Indians, inimical to the interests of these descendants, have advanced the argument that the contention of these persons is based only upon the same disposition, and has no more foundation than set forth by the Negro at the close of the Civil War for the confiscation and distribution of the slave owner's property. There is absolutely no analogy in these claims. Whatever may be said against the claims made in that day, the present condition arises out of a bona fide contract in the form of treaties between the Government and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations and the statute and tribal laws as they relate to the property rights of these people, and no claim or right is here being urged that does not derive its vitality from the same source as that of the white descendants of Indians, which right goes today unquestioned. The Indian in the Indian Territory had no rights to the lands except such rights as were given him by the National Government. When the grant was made to them of lands in the Indian Territory, the grant was to the Indians and their descendants. The Negro was taken by the Indian away from all of the advantages of civilization and chained to the environment of a nomadic and primitive life. The Negro became to all intents and purposes, and without his consent, an Indian. Except for such habits of industry as he had inherited from a life of slavery under white masters, he had no more ability to earn a livelihood than the Indian. The inherited habit of industry was in all cases lessened, and in many cases entirely destroyed, by reason of the association with the Indian. The Negro was deprived of the advantages of civilization, and where not given the benefits given the Indian, is a more helpless human being and should be an object of greater solicitude of (Continued to page 4.) M. H. JUSTICE DANIEL WRIGHT Who has decided that law makers as well as other people must respect the Court-and obey the law. Miss Burrough's School LINCOLN, D. C. There was a large and distinguished audience present last Sunday at the Training School for Women and Children, at Lincoln, D. C., under the superintendency of Miss Nannie H. Burroughs. This young woman is an honor to the women of this country because she is doing something for her people. The exercises last Sabbath were conducted by Miss Burroughs. At three thirty o'clock the meeting was called to order and Rev. J. I. Loving preached a special sermon. He took for his text Proverbs 19th chapter and 2nd verse. His sermon was eloquent and instructive. Rev. Loving was followed by Mr. W. Calvin Chase, who delivered a very humorous address and he was followed by Missionary Miles C. Maxfield, who never fails to instruct his hearers. His address was very entertaining. The school gendered several musical selections, after which a collection was taken for the school. Miss Burroughs is entitled to the support and encouragement of every Christian man and woman. She is elevating the women and children of her race. She is making an effort to build a large, $25,000 building and to do this she must be supported. The Baptist denomination has a monument to its credit and most Baptist churches in this city could contribute monthly to this school. The citizens should visit this plant and see for themselves the wonderful work that has been accomplished by Miss Burroughs. Missionary mass meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, will be held Sunday, March 6, at 3:30 p. m., at John Wesley Church, 18th street, between L and M streets, n. w. Short addresses by Rev. Mary J Small of York, Pa., Mrs. I. H. Ross of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Isadora Coles of Fairmount Heights, Miss Sarah J. Janifer of Galbraith Church and Rev. Pela Penick, a native of Africa. Solos by Miss Nettie Murray of St. Luke Church, Mr. Scott Mayo. Chorister of John Wesley Church. Piano solos by Mrs. J. Taylar Nickens and Mrs. J. C. Dancy. Miss N. H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School will speak. Mrs. Carrie Bland Scheley, the gifted soprana soloist-of Boston will also sing. Public cordially invited. Rev. C. C. Alleyne, pastor; Mrs. J. W. Smith, Missionary president. A MEETING Dr. Shepard's Triumph DR. SHEPARD IN OHIO The young Southerner, who is making an impression in Ohio is Dr. James Shepard of Durham, N. C. Thursday night he spoke at the Meridan Ave. Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Ind. The most aristocratic white church in Indianapolis, and the church of ex-Vice President Fairbanks. He was greeted with a large and enthusiastic audience. Last night he delivered two addresses in this city at the white Presbyterian Church speaking on the religious education of the colored American. There is no man from the South as popular and as well thought of as this rising young Southerner. SENATOR SIMON GUGGEN HEIM There is one man in the Senate of the United States who stands alone as the representative of the Republican party in the State of Colorado. The time will soon come indeed, it is fast approaching where when the Republican party of the State of Colorado will be compelled to look to Senator Simon Guggenheim. M. B. The Great Exponent of Right and Justice The Great Exponent of Right and Justice The people of Colorado should honor and respect him because he is making a record that will stand the light of day. Senator Guggenheim is the Colored Americans' friend. He wants to see his faithful black allies in the great West progress. He will do all in his power to see them advance. He is one of the most popular men in the Senate. THE ALUMNI OF WILBERFORCE The meeting being planned by the local alumni of the Wilbeforce University for Tuesday, March 8th, is taking on large porportions. The committee will spare no pains to make this meeting a great success. President Taft, Justice Harlan and President Scarborough of the University will address the meeting. The Ohio delegation in Congress will be present on that night. Music will be furnished by the Lyric Orchestra and the Metropolitan Choir. The object of the meeting is to give the public some idea as to the needs of this worthy institution. Wilberforce is named in honor of William Wilberforce, who with Charles and Pitt succeeded in 1833 in the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire. The institution was founded in 1847 Among its trustees were Gov. Solomon P. Chase, afterward Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and Dr. R. R. Bond. The institution stands for the education of the heart and head and as expressed in the Theological Seminary, Academic Department, and the Industrial Department second to none in this country. In 1894 the United States Government established there a cadet military department and designated Lieut. Alexander from West Point as instructor, after the death of Lieut. Alexander, Lieut. Young of the 9th United States Cavalry became instructor. In this department the boys not only learn the art of war, but they are cultivated in the art of manner and good morals. Boys upon graduation are placed upon the record at the War Department in case the country should need them to defend the flag. In the Spanish-American War, the War Department Commissioned Cadet Immanuel Barr to a captaincy in the 49th Immune Regiment of volunteers in the Philipine Islands. Cadet Bollard as lieutenant and Cadet Welch as a lieutenant in the 9th Battalion of Ohio. The record of these boys may be had at the War Department. Mr. Andrew Carnegie has offered to donate one half the cost of erecting a dormitory on the University campus for girls provided we raise the balance. Let us say here that this is not Mr. Carnegie's first aid to Wilberforce. In 1907 he donated a fine library building for which he will always be remembered by the students and community. Here is to Mr. Carnegie and his benefactions: JUDGE WRIGHT vs. CONGRESS The Congress of the United States, Senators as well as Representatives have been made to understand that Judge Wright's rule to show cause must be obeyed. Judge Wright is one man who has as much respect for the most humble citizen as he does for Congress. Men who make laws are often caught themselves violating the law. According to the theory of the Senators who have disobeyed the order of the court, but must eventually obey it, that those Senators who were caught and convicted for robbing the government are immune—were they? The court did not say so. The order of the court must be obeyed. DEATH OF MRS. BRADLEY Mr. Charles A. Bradley arrived in the city last week to the bedside of his sick wife, Mrs. Annie W. Shipley Bradley, who died at her residence, 1641 Tenth street northwest, February 26. Mr. Bradley has been living in the East for a number of years, but he always had a love for his native city. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS A memory of the ante-bellum days was revived in Plymouth Church, in New York, when Gen. Horatio C. King presented the church a painting of Sallie Maria Diggs, a beautiful mulatto girl, commonly called Pink, who was sold into freedom from the pulpit of said church fifty years ago. Rev. Mr. Blake heard of the intended sale, which was to have taken place in the slave market. He communicated with Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, who directed that the church buy her in. With the picture the church also received the original bill of sale and freedom papers of the little slave girl. Glory be to Him on high for deliverance. In looking over the list of the banks owned and controlled by colored Americans, it is said that only one out of the fifty-three in the South is north of the Mason and Dixon Line, Virginia leading with thirteen, and Mississippi eleven. Where there is unity there is strength. It is said that fifty-five percent of the intelligent class of Negroes of Harrisburg, Pa., do not support their colored physicians, of whom there are three, while only forty-five percent of the less intelligent class patronize colored physicians. Is this the result of education? Shame on the intelligent colored man or woman who has no confidence in their own doctors! Sheriff Nellis, of Cairo, Ill., is a type of peace officer all too uncommon. He has demonstrated that an officer of the law can protect a prisoner and prevent a lynching if he desires. Sheriff Fred D. Nellis cannot be commended too highly for the bravery displayed by him, and it is hoped that he will be a light and example for others south of the Mason and Dixon Line. When we see how near Vardaman came to being elected, and what a close call Mr. Percy had, we are reminded of Phafaoh and the children of Israel. Just think! Pharaoh almost across the Red Sea, about five steps, then swallowed by the waves. Vardaman, five votes more, but defeated by Mr. Percy. God moves in a mysterious way A conditional offer of $25,000 by Mr. Andrew Carnegie to the Mississippi Industrial School, established by Bishop Cottrell, if the colored people there could raise a like sum, has almost been realized. In one year $13,000 has already been raised. Colored Americans realize the necessity of education, and are aware of the fact that they must help themselves which such a generous offer is at stake. Two hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars for the remodeling of the District Jail has been asked for by AttorneyGeneral Wickersham. He plans to have the prisoners do the work and make it a credit instead of a disgrace to the District. With the spirit of Dixie prevailing, enlivened by the presence of scores of Confederate Veterans, the Confederate Bazaar opened last Tuesday night at Masonic Hall. Daughters of the Confederacy, representing Stonewall Juckson, Robert E. Lee, Southern Cross, Albert Sidney Johnston and Beauregard Chapters had charge of the arrangements. The hall was gay with decorations of the Confederate colors. Major Conrad delivered a stirring address, and also made a fervid appeal to the country in upholding the ideals of the old South. And he hoped to Heaven there would always be a solid South. Ah! the old spirit still lives. Of the thirty clerks in the postoffice in Mobile, Ala., eighteen of their number are colored. The public is warned to pay no money to Prince Hariston or to Geo. Smallwood. These men are in no way connected with The Washington Bee. They are neither authorized nor empowered to collect for or to solicit for The Bee. The African Miniug and Real Estate Company is offering an unusual opportunity to investors. You should look up their advertisement on pag 5. (Mein Mütterlein.) J. MENDELSOHN. mf Andante expressivo. 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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. Poery's naval carew aheds 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 M. 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- SHUCKLE nev - or For - sook I honest - y and creed di - vine. I had with me thy picture dear for- Brei - te, Doch chr - lich blieb ich stets und brav und reine Ich hat - te ja D ein Bild an mei - ner p meno mosso. er - er, Thon, on - ly thou, be - lov - ed moth - er mine..... Will ev - er Sei - te, Mein ein - zi - ges ge - lieb - tes Müt - ter - lein,..... Wer weiss o cresc. me that happy day be wink - ing To look a - gain in - to thy true. eyes' shine? But on my mir das Glück wird noch - mals schen - ken Ein Wie - der - schn mit Dir, Du E - del - stein. Doch werd' ich cresc. death - bed still I shall be think - ing Of thee be - lov - ed, on - ly moth - er mine. auf dem Ster - be - bett noch den - ken An Dich, mein lie - bes, bra - ves Müt - ter - lein. colla voce. Oh. Mother Mine. 2 pp.—2d p. Peary's Birthplace and to Include Part of the Old Home. land ports, the coming and going of clipper ships, laden with Maine lumber and many other products, by suggestion and appeal aroused in the youth love of the sea and its adventures. Leut. Peary's distinct ambition to discover the pole is known to have been born in him as a result of the Greeley expedition and its relief. He was then a young officer in the navy, as were a number of those prominent in the work of exploration at that time, and hence the glory which now shines upon the water arm of Uncle Sam's military service by reflection. It is strange how soon we are forgotten. People who knew Lieut. Peary's father are not now certain of his Christian name. Charles H. Peary of Chest Springs, a cousin of the explorer and who spells his name Perry, calls the lieutenant's father Charles Peary. Ex-Judge A. V. Barker of Ebensburg is certain his name was George. It has been suggested that perhaps his name was George Charles Peary. However that may be, Mr. and Mrs. Peary on coming into this county located' in the woods near what is now Cresson, where Peary established a shook shop. A house standing on the turn of the road from Cresson to Loretto, about 100 yards from the town, is now generally accepted by the people of the county as occupying part of the site of the original Peary home, and is said to actually include a fragment of the old building. It was in that house that Robert H. 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 sald 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 Ma. 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It stands without a rival or competitor, and covers the Seld 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. people groom themselves daintly, destroy remove grease shine from the face, and use or improving the skin and dressing the her received in the business world, make advance faster. 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 Corab. 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 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 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 BEE PUBLISHED at 1109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance $2.00 Six months 1.00 Three months .50 Subscription monthly .20 "AS WE SEE IT" The Bee has reviewed Mr. Robert Lewis Waring's new book "As We See It," and does not hesitate to pronounce it the most remarkable and advanced book, along racial lines, ever written and published by a Negro. Those of us who read Mr. Waring's articles in answer to Dr. William E. Chancellor's tirade in Collier's Weekly, upon the Washington Negro, and later his articles in the Washington Bee on our local schools, are convinced that this book, of 233 pages, will present the Negro's side of this "problem" in language in no uncertain meaning. The author's insight into the lives and character of the members of the different stratum of our society, we consider wonderful. The use of the word forward in the introduction, has its significance. In this book the Negro's true life, socially, morally, mentally, and along economic lines is portrayed with a truthful vividness that all Negroes must recognize. It is the opinion of the author that the Negro's salvation, so to speak, does not depend, wholly upon what the Negro does to elevate himself, but does depend to a very large degree upon what his "cracker" neighbor does to elevate himself. The "Cracker" is the Negro's natural enemy. Why? Mr. Waring's book also reveals the fact that he has noted, as we have noted, and as ever other man will note, who can consider this question calmly and without prejudice, that the Negro is human and susceptible to good or bad influences as they present themselves, the same as any other race of men, that his development in the past forty years surpasses that of any known to the world's histroy, that he has many, many staunch friends among the better class of Southern white men — but the "cracker"—? The plot of this story is laid in the State of Alabama and in Oberlin College; the principal characters are—Overleys, white, father and son—old and new South; Overleys, black, father father and son—ante-bellum and new Negro; Lashums, former overseers, father and son—genuine "crackers." In the Overleys, black and white, is shown the real friendship that existed, and still exist, between the Negroes who have done something and are still doing something, and the white man of the South who has done something. In the Lashums is portrayed that class of citizens who hold the Southland today in moral, mental, political, and economic thraldom and who will hold it until God Almighty in His wise providence injects a newer and purer blood into them that will change their natures; then, and not until then, will the Southland assume her place . among the civilized sections of these United States. The good will of the Negro, Overley, toward his former master is shown by his refusal to leave the old plantation after the war, though he was free to do so. Overley, white, agrees to send the Negro boy to College with his own son and pay his expenses, after having him prepared at his own home for same. This boy, the hero of the story, passes through College and through life showing what a Negro can do who has the hardihood to stand by his home and mother. His mother and sister were lynched and when it finally became known to him his grief and wrath are uncontrollable. In his anguish he cries out "I want to go home! I want to see my mother's grave!" then adds "Can there be a God? Can there be a just God? Can there be laws to reach such people? Can there be nothing that governs the universe but the avenging demon?" Then as the desire for revenge sweeps over him he exclaims with great bitterness, "If there be a demon; if there be a devil; if there be an imp of hell; if there be a force that will turn blood to gall love to hate, good to bad, come to me that I may feel thy full force; come to me that I may forget that I am human, until I have avenged this wrong, perpetrated upon my mother and sister! By all the imps of hell, this was done to be revenged on me! Oh, my poor mother! I am the cause of your unnatural death! By the God that made me, and with the aid of the demons of hell, whose help I implore, I will be revenged! You hear me, fellows? I will be revenged!" As We See It, an unusual title carries with it its own explanation. By "We" the author means to include that class of American citizens who are American in the full sense of the word, whose ideas, ambitions, hopes and traditions are American, and who have never failed to answer their country's call in the time of need, but, at whom the damnable laws of this great country are aimed. This book should be in the THE JEW AND THE NEGRO Mr. Mayer, manager of the Casino Theatre on F street, is to put up a theatre for the exclusive patronage of colored people this summer in the down-town district, to be conducted on the general lines of the Casino—vaudeville, motion pictures, and such traveling companies as may wish to "make" Washington. He does not admit Negroes at the Casino, as he regards the theatre as a social institution on the order of a restaurant or barber shop, and must operate his house with proper regard for the local race customs in vogue in the District of Columbia. He disclaims any anti-Negro feeling on his own part, but said running a theatre is purely a cold-blooded matter of business with him, and he could not turn away 2,000 white customers to accommodate possibly 200 Negroes. He says his colored theatre will be equal in every detail to the Casino, and will seat not less than 1,500 persons. There are now mine moving picture shows in town which cater to Negro patronage. Five are owned by whites and four by colored corporations. The above is from the Indianapolis Freeman. It is rot and nothing more. The editor of The Bee met this Jew, who is from New York and well known to the editor. He was introduced to Mr. Cobb, by the editor and he was asked if he permitted colored people in his Casino theatre, he said no. He was asked why he discriminated, he being a Jew, and being discriminated against just the same as the Negro. O, he said, "We opened up a moving picture show to colored people and they didn't patronize it. I get 2,000 white patrons to forty colored." This man had forgotten what he told the Editor some time ago, what his reason was for excluding colored people from his theatre. He said that the colored people refused to sit in seats set apart for them. This Jew remarked further that he proposed to build a theatre for the colored people. If he does The Bee will advocate a boycott. The Bee would not advise any colored citizen to patronize places set apart, exclusively for them or where they "Jim Crow" them. There are some colored people who have to be "Jim Crowed." You may see them daily entering the side door of the Academy. You will see the "Jim Crow" Negro visiting Fairy Land, where there is a "Jim Crow" entrance for him. He would rather go up in the peanut gallery and breath the stinking breath of poor white people than he would purchase a seat to a first-class moving picture show under the supervision of his own people. The "Jim Crow" Negro is a nuisance in this city. He is an impediment to the progressive element of people. He ought to be ostracised whenever he is known to patronize these "Jim Crow" institutions. This correspondent of the Freeman ought to continue to draw his salary from Uncle Sam and cease making excuses for men like this the above. There are some people who are willing and anxious to take anything from some white people and make any kind of excuses for them. Who ever heard of a public theatre being a social institution as this man Thompson alleges. If it is a social institution and the people who patronize it are all on a social level, the Editor of The Bee thinks too much of himself to associate with many who enter this place. If it is a cold blooded proposition that this Jew is handing out to the colored people and one for which this Negro correspondent is excusing Mayer he leads The Bee to presume that he indorses the scheme. The Bee is not surprised. STRAIGHTEN THE HAIR The first evidence of civilization was noted when the aboriginess began to put rings inate their nose and ears, and decorate their bodies with paint and feathers, and by tattooing. This was their show of esthetic taste. This was their attempt to beautify nature. Beginning with this beautifying of their person by the aborigines there has developed a taste for the beautiful until now "melady" in white runs the whole gamut of the art beautiful. She perfumes her body with floral perfumes, adorns her ears and fingers with gold set with precious stones, corsets her form till it appears wasp-shap, drapes her body with especially designed gowns of regal beauty and splendor, encases her gainty pedal extrem- --- For some unaccountable and unjustifiable reason an All-Wise Providence retarded the growth of the hair on the heads of most Negro women until its a struggle for it to emerge from what might be termed the embryotic state. Who ever put it into the Great Master's head to thus discriminate against our dear women whose color runs from a saffron hue to a chocolate brown we are unable to say. But who ever, back in the Genesis days, did suggest this damnable idea have had, have now, and ever will have the just condemnation of the women with the rich, tantalizing brown color. With women's bonnets designed each year especially for women who have wealth of long flowing tresses, can you blame the lady of color if she coaxes out her kinks into long tresses of raven black? Can you blame her if she does her best to add to what God has given her, and does her best to supply what God overlooked? If "melady" of creamy white, touched with a bit of delicate pink, complexion may blondine her tresses; may curl, frizzle and puff her hair, why may not the chocolate brown or saffron hue lady straighten her hair? We say straighten your hair, ladies, beautify yourselves, make those aggravating, reclusive, elusive, shrinking kinks long flowing tresses that may be coiled or curled or puffed to suit Dame Fashion's latest millinery creations, even if it takes every ounce of hair straightening preparation that can be manufactured. As Henry George exclaimed, "I am for Men," so we say we are for beauty in our women, and even God, who discriminated against our women on this hair proposition, knows that straight hair beautifies a woman. Yes, straighten your hair, and do it at once. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON By the appointment of Henry Lincoln Johnson as Recorder of Deeds, President Taft kills two birds with one stone. In the first place, and which is really the most important consideration, he selected a man of ability, and one fully equipped to discharge the duties of the office. In the second place, the selection of Mr. Johnson is a recognition of a man whose loyalty to the President is beyond the peradventure of a doubt. Primarily, of course, the President is most concerned in men upon whom he may rely to intelligently, and conscientiously, discharge the duties of the office for which they may be selected. And in this the race is chiefly concerned for the reason that the failure to intelligently perform the duties is a reflection upon and retardence for the race far more than upon and for the individual who fails. In common with all members of the race who regard race interest and race advancement paramount to selfish individual success. The Bee not only congratulates Mr. Johnson, but hopes for him a splendid administration of the office to which he will succeed. And we extend to the President sincere thanks for preserving this office for the race. PRESIDENT TAFT The Bee is a strong advocate of the policies of the administration. The Bee like all other liberal and conservative journals will support the administration of President Taft because colored Americans have it in their power to make good citizens of themselves if they will follow the teachings of Mr. Taft who has demonstrated his friendship for them. President Taft wants the colored man to help himself. He cannot help himself if he continues to find fault and do nothing. There is something else to be done other than office seeking. Every man cannot get an office and colored men might as well make up their minds to that effect. The colored politician is a nonentity so far as this administration is concerned. He is no factor in State politics, here he cannot expect but little. When he does something, he then can hope for something. Some colored men hope to win by begging. That will not do. He must demonstrate force and the way to demonstrate force is to become a factor in the body politic. HIS TRIUMPH Dr. James E. Shepard was triumphly received in Stubenville, Ohio last week. The tribute that he received, from the leading men of the church and city was an evidence of the esteem in which he is held. When it was announced that he would return again, after his great speech, the applause was deafening. Dr. Shepard is indeed the coming new colored American from the South. CHOCTAW AND CHICKA SAW Elsewhere will be read with interest the brief of Hon. J.Milton Turner and Mr. Wilbur E. King in behalf of the Choctaw and Chicasaw descendants. Every journal in the country edited by colored Americans should copy this brief. These men are fighting the cause of an injured race of people. INDIANS CLA Continued from the first page. the Government than the Indian. In the Choctaw tribe the rights of the full blood Negro are limited, under the treaties, to forty acres of land, but the right of the mixed blood Indian—that is of the Indian who has Negro blood—to inheritance from his Indian ancestor under the legal meaning of the word "Descendants" is undoubted. The Indian intermarried with the Negro and the Negro with the Indian. The children became in every respect full members of the tribe. By the action of certain officers of the Interior Department there was sought to be applied to these people a rule only applicable to a condition of salvery, that the conditions of the child follow the condition of the mother. This was a necessary rule in slavery, when slaves were chattels, and when the only question was the right and title of some other person to the chattel. It has no place whatever as a rule to determine the right of a human being to property when he ceases to be a chattel. There is no legal argument which would deny the application of the legal meaning of the term "descendants" to the citizen of mixed Indian and Negro blood, whether he claims through the father or through the mother. There is no moral reason which would prevent the full application of the legal term "descendants" when community property is to be distributed to every member of the community. These citizens are not asking for gratuities — they are asking simply for justice and for law. They are asking for the award of rights which are legally secure but the award of which has been denied them by administrative action. It may occur again, that this matter is not of sufficient importance to be the subject of a request for a special message from the President. In this we are following the precedent established by a former President who made the property rights of the descendants of the Cherokee In- dians a subject of his special message and thereby secured secured legislation which gave proper protection to such rights. And we desire to be understood in this, that reference is merely made to this action of a former President as the precedent for petitioner and not for you, Mr President. The objection may be made that to accord these people the rights at this time of proper enrollment, might delay, the speedy division and distribution of the property of the Choctaw tribe. To this it is sufficient to say that the rights of citizens are not to be determined by the time it will take to administer the law under which they arose. Justice cannot be measured by a timepiece. The deprivation of these rights so flagrant and so patent that it is not too much to say there has never been any other administrative act, in time of peace, which has so flagrantly destroyed the rights of a number of deserving citizens. We appeal to the President of the United States, as the Chief Executive, with confidence that he will render his aid to the correction of this injustice by recommending to Congress the speedy re-passage of the bill which has already received the approval of one branch of Congress, in order that justice may be finally defeated. (Copy) IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN NAMES FROM THE FREEDMEN ROLL BY BLOOD OF THE CHOC TAW AND CHICKASAW NATIONS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembld, That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to transfer from the freedman roll to the roll of citizens by blood of the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations, the name of any person who is of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian blood on the side of either parent: Provided, however, That said frgedman can establish by competent testimony that his or her parentage was legal and legitimate, either by lawful wedlock or an open and notorious public acknowledgement by both father and mother that said offspring is the natural issue of the above Choctaw or Chickasaw parentage. The Choctaw and Chickasaw tribal rolls made by the Daws Commission, comprehend the following classes: (a) Full blood Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. (b) Persons of Choctaw an Chickasaw Indian blood on the part of the mother. (c) Persons (white) of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian blood on the part of the father. (d) Persons (white) intr-married with Choctaw-andChickasaw Indians. (e) Persons (white) adopted as citizens of the Choctaw ad Chickasaw Nations. (f) Freedmen of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations under the terms of the Treaty of 166. The basis of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes is sectely founded in and flows from the following treaties and laws to wit: Article II of the Treaty of 330 conveyed a tract of land situated west of the Mississippi River, (and which is the identical and now being allotted in severity to the members of the Choaw and Chickasaw Nations), as follows: The United States, under a grant especially to be made by the President of the United States, shall cause to be coneyed to the Choctaw Nation a act (Continued to page 5.) Epp Theale Week jin Sack Bete Geers Ae ¥ Poa cSociey/ Se KRG, As INS NS , ‘ dar displayed and changed daily in the window of the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912 1-2 Four- teenth street northwest, is attracting’ much attention from school teachers and their pupils. It is an education- al feature of unusual merit. Mr. Thomas Harper ,of Atlanta, ‘Ga., has accepted 2 position in the departmental service in this city . Misses Julia Cooper and Mabel Marlowe, of Baltimore, Md., spent Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the zoth, in this city visiting friends. Mrs, Addie Smallwood and Mrs. Addie Hayden, of Anacostia, D: ci lave returned home after a yery leasant stay in Baltimore, as guests of Mrs.‘ Rosa Boston. . Doctors Walter Sutton and R. J. Warrick, of Philadelphia, Pa., spent Sunday, February 20, in this city. Mrs, Julia A. Shaw, of this city, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Williamson, in Phil- adélphia, last week, * Mr. George White, medical student of Howard University, spent several -deys in Richmond, Va, last week with his parents and friends. . Miss Gertrude Ryan, of this city, is visiting Atlanta, Ga. and ‘is the -guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. White Mr. and Mrs, Henry D. Mason, of 1253 Wylie street northeast, had as their guests to tea Friday evening of last week, Rev. and Mis. B, T. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hollin, ‘Mr. and Mrs, T. H. Dade. _ Miss Gladys Butler, of Williams- port, Pa. was in the city last week Mr. J. C. Ausbury, fo Philadelphia, Ps., was in the city last weck as the guest of Mr. M, C. Brown, of 13th Street. nd i Miss Mary E. Bordley, of Phila. delphia, Pa. is spending the seasor in this city. Mr. James Lee, of this city, wa in Baltimore last week. ‘ Miss Julia B, Collier, of this city was the guest of Mrs. V. T. Ros: ah Baltimore last week. 3 Miss Orrie B. Boyd, formerly of this city, arrived here Sunday even- ing from Durham, N. C., to accep! a position in the Census Bureau. Counsellor E. A. Johnson, of New York City, was the recent guest of Mr. J. A. Lankford while in this ty. Ice creant soda is popular with the crowds the year round at the Board & McGuire Pharmacy, on Fourteentt street between Tea and ,You streets Dr. C. A. Lucas, who had a mos delightful visit of ten days in thi city,returned to his home in Indian apdjis, Ind, on Monday, Februar, 2tst. " Mrs. Susie Davis, who has beet the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Me lissa Marshal, in Atlanta, Ga, ha returned to this city. S Mr., Abraham North, of Charlotte N. C., is in the city. . Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Armstrong have retumed to this city, after ; very pleasant visit to Charlotte ,N.C Mr, Henry Armstrong arrived i the city Tuesday of last week fron Charlotte, N. C. Mr. Lewis E. Johnson has return ed fo this city, after a visit to Cleve land, Ohio. Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce, Assistan ' Superintendent of the Public School of this city, left “Saturday, the 19th to attend the National Education: Association in Indiana, - | Mr. Robert Douglass arrived 4 Detroit, Mich, safely and is greatl improved already. . MITCHELL — BECKLEY Mr. Isaiah Mitchell of Denve * Colorado, but now of New Yor dence, at 5 p. m. | Those present were an aunt of the bride, her elder brother, Mr. Frank. lin, relatives and guardian, whe gave her away. Those of the groom’s relatives Present were his grand father,, Mrs. L. V. Conte, Miss Olive Contee, his father, mother and sisters,Miss Mary Mitchell, and Mrs, L, F, Nichols. The groom is the grand-son o! Mrs. L. V. Contee, the surviving sister of Mrs, Lucinda Chase. . The bride is the. orphan daughtel lof Mr. and Mrs. Beckley of Alexan dria, Va. . The contracting parties are chil dren of highly respected old fami lies of the District of Columbia, an Alexandria, Va. . | ss @PYDENTS’ RECITAL . | The students of the Music Depart- ment of Howard University gave a recital in voice and piano on Thurs- day evening, February 24, in the Andrew Rankin Chapel. ‘The program was rendered with great effect and was received with applause by the large and, apprecia- tive audience, Misses Lula V. Childers and Maud Young deserve great praise for the |manner in which the students were instructed, as their performance evi- j denced. The following was the program: L'Espiegle, ‘Miss P. Perry; Valse Migronne, Miss Carrie Burton; Song Smile, Slumber, Miss Mary B, Nich- olas, with violin obligato by Mr. Fe- lix Weir; First Minuet de I'Arlesi- enne, Miss Bertha Fitts; Ventlienne, ‘Miss Paola Green; Flower Sing and ,Mbdrigal, Miss Cornelia Barton; To | Spring, Miss Bessie Gaskins; Au Rouet, Miss Olive Jones; If Life Be a Dream, Miss Alma Fleuring; Elec- tis, Miss Lillian Taylor; Valse Chi- omatique, Miss Alma Fleming: Across the Dee, Miss Lelig Fitzger- ald; Valse, Miss Paola Green; An- dante Finale de Lucia de Lammre moor, Miss Olive Jones; Intermezzc en Octaves, Miss Carrie J. Burton. " LENTEN ORGAN RECITALS On Friday evening*the 25th ult, late. Reginald F. Brooks gave an or- gan recital in St. Luke's Church, An appreciative audience attended, Thc following program was rendered: “Fantasia in F Minor,” Wyatt;“Ber- cure,” Kinder; “Pastoral,” Lee; “El- |cgie,” Lemaigre; “Larghetto move ment,” White; “Postlude in D Mi- nor,” Rink. This is the second season of these Lenten recitals, which have provec so interesting and enjoyable to the members'of St. Luke’s parish. Thc second recital of the season was giv Jen last evening by Mr. William G |Braxton, organist of the Metropoli jtan A.M. E. Church. The program was a varied and beautiful -one, anc | will be given in full in our nex issue. The organist and choirmas {ter of St, John’s P. E. Church wil |give a recital on Sunday evening |the rth inst, at six o'clock, He wil '|be assisted by Master Charley Hor ton, the boy soloist. On Good Fri day evening, the 25th inst., the par |ish choir will render “The Seve: ';Last Words of Christ,” by DuBois |The public are cordially invited t ‘Jal these recitals ,and it can be as '|sured that they ‘will be well repai ; for their visit. S Indians Claim Continued from page 4. of country west of the Missis- sippi River in iee-simple to them and their descendants, to insure to them while they shall exist as a nation and live on it. Patent Issued in 1842. ‘The patent issued in 1842 un- der the above treaty conveying the land to the Choctaw Nation Swen SESS ACESEne SRE UE} used in the Treaty. oe Treaty of 1837. In 1837 a treaty was negoti- ated by and between the- Gov- ernment of the United States and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Na- .tidns, under which the Chicka- saws acquired equal rights in and to the iands then held by the Choctaws and of the Treaty of 1830. Under this treaty the Chickasaws were to hold the land by the same tenure and up- on the same terms as the Choc- taws. Subsequent treaties of 1855, 1866, 1902, together with the Acts of Congress taken in the most exclusive sense do not in any way undertake to curtail nor destroy any of the rights herein above created in the treaties and jlaws herein last above cited. - Referring here to class (c) {wherein the construction of said {Commission enrolled children the “descendants” and progeny jof Indian fathers and white mo- thers, the said Commission arbi- trarily denied and .refused enroll- ment of the children, the “de- |scendants” and progeny of In- dian fathers and Negro mothers. jAnd in all of the last described |cases which are of right entitled to be included in class (c) the |said Commission went iurther and compelled the enrollment ot said described “descendants”and progeny of Indian fathers and Negro mothers to make applica: -|tion and to be enrolled as freed. iJmen instead of enrolling ther ‘lunder the treaties and laws as )the descendants of the Choctay and Chickasaw Nations. ~ ') The laws which were enactec ‘lfor the guidance of said Com "| mission on this point are as iol yj lows: 7 : Congressional Enactments. ~ .| “Every Congressional enact .{ment, commencing with the ac approved March 2,.1889, whicl created, the first Commission t :|the Five Civilized .Tribes, janc g)that has contained any instruc -|tions to the Commission relatin, -|to the preparation of tribal rolls “}has directed the Commission t *| prepare the rolls in conformit; : with the treaties and laws wit ,|and of the United States. Ever; e| Person enrolled as a Choctaw o .| Chickasaw citizen by blopd te -{the persent day acquired hi ;|right to participate in the distri -{ bution of the Treaty of 1830, ans -|not under any Acts of Conrges -|or trifa! laws or customs.” 0 Act of June 10, 1896. The first law conferring juris diction on the Commission to th Five Civilized Tribes to deter "|mine the rights of persons to en ,{rollment as citizens, was the Ac e|approved June 10, 1896. i Tha Act directed the Commission t -|receive applications for citizen -|ship in the Choctaw and Chicka -;saw Nations for a period of nine ‘|x days after approved thered! and then gave positive instruc €:tions to the Commission how t Wdetermine the applications. I “| provided: | “! “That in determiding all sucl : applications, said Commissio “|shall_ respect all of the laws o n|the several Nations or Tribes,no djinconsistent with the laws of th t} United States, and all treatie -|with either of said Nations o ee ae, jand then gave positive mstruc- tions to the Commission how to determine the applications. It provided: | “That in determiding all such applications, said Commission shall respect all of the laws of the several Nations or Tribes,not inconsistent with the laws of the United States, and all treaties with either of said Nations or Tribes.” The Assistant Attorney Gen- eral for the Department of the Interior, in a decision rendered March 24th, 1905, in the case ol Mary Elizabeth Martin, defined the powers of the Commissior land the rights of applicants un: ee this law to be: . « That the Commission had nc ‘authority to “deny citizenship tc | hose entitled thereto under trea ‘ties and laws wjth, and of, th United States, ‘be under Indiar Jaws, usages, and customs no inconsistent therewith.” These powers (referring to tht powers of the Commission unde: |the above act) were to admit tc <citizenship persons whose righ iwas denied or not recognized by {the tribal authorities. | Act of June 7, 1897. Then followed the act of Tune al ‘bal rolls prepared by different tribal officials of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations at different times, and for vari- ous purposes, the question arose as to what particular rolls were confirmed by the Act of 1896. Bi Act of 1897 defined them to be: “The last authenticated rolls of each tribe which have been ap- proved by the council of the na- tion and the descendants of those appearing on such rolls,and such additional names and their descendants as have been subse- quently added.” By operation of this law, as declared by the Assistant Attor- ney General for the Department of the Interior, in the case of Mary Elizabeth Martin, descend- ants of persons on a confirmed roll were defined and regarded as on the roll where their parents were found, whether themselves actually on such rolls or ngt, and although born after the rolls were made. \ No Rolls Confirmed. ) Inquiry disclosed the fact that the tribal rolls confirmed by the | Act -of June,1906,contained many |.names fraudulently placed there- }on by the tribal authorities. It }was discovered that no tribal Jrolls had been approved by any | tribal council as required by the .|Act of June 7, 1897, and there. [fore no tribal rolls were confirm: Jed by that Act. ;| Only a small percentage of the -| persons legally entitled to enroll. enrolled by the Commission un {|der the Act of 1896. The Choc -;taw and Chickasaw governmen teat authorities denied the consti tutional power of Congress t prepare tribal rolls and allo “|lands in severalty ;the tribal gov [exnments refused the Commis i'sion access to the tribal records {the Commission had no powe {{to compel them to deliver up tri -| bal records essential to “a prope ziadjudication of applicants fo | citizenship. In short, the Com >! mission was rendered powerles fe Rtepare correct and complet 1| tribe! rolis. ‘ yl. Act of June 28, 1&8. r! Accordingly these facts wer 5| reported toCongress by theCom 3! mission, and the Indian Commit -|tée of theHlouse prepared a com i] plete and adequate law clothin s|the Commission with absolut power to prepare correct triba rolls, and giving it plenary pow -|cr to contl all persons havin, elany interest in the Choctaw an -| Chickasaw Nations to appear be -|fore it for examination; to sub t| poena witnesses and to compe t, them to testify under oath, an 5! to compel the Choctaw an -|ChickasawTribal Government t -|delive? over to the Commissio -|all tribal rolls and records. I fact, the Commission was give “levery power necessary to th o| preparation by it of complete an t!correct tribal rolls, and the Ac J directed it so to do. nh) Here are some of the direc n{tions given the Commission un f{der this Act: . . t| That in making the rolls o elcitizenship of the several tribe sas required by law, “said Com r| mission is authorized and direct ed to make correct rolls of cit + [ens by blood of all the othe e; tribes, elimiriating from the tr da hal rolle euch names as mav hay pee OmMecers Of the tribal govern- | ments and custodians of such rolls and records to deliver same | to Said Commission, and on their | refusal or failure to do so to pun- Jish them as for contempt; and Jalso to require all citizens of said |tribes and persons who should |be so enrolled to appear before said Commission for enrollment Jat such times and places as may be fixed by said Commission,and to enforce obediénce ‘of all oth- Jers concerned, so far as the same |may be necessary, to enable the |said Commission to make rolls }as herein required, and to pun- |ish anyone who may in any man- {ner or by any means: obstruct said work.” | “It shall maké a correct roll }of all Choctaw Freedmen enti- |tled to citizenship under the treaties and laws of the Choctaw | Nation, and all their descendants |} born to them since’ the date of || the treaty.” . | “It shall make a.correct roll of 3} Chickasaw Freedmen entitled to |jany rights or benefits under the ;)treaty made in 1866 between the United States and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes and thei t}descendants born to them since :|}the date of said treaty, and 4¢ ‘acres of land, including thei: -|present residences and improve t| ments, shall be allotted to each 1| to be selected, held, and used bj ;|them until their Tdhts under the :| said treaty’ shall be terminated ir -|such manner as shall hereinaite -|be provided by Congress.” “No person shall be enrollec =|who has not heretofore removec -{to and in good faith settled is -|the nation in which he claim -| citizenship.” -| “The members of said Com -|mission shall in performing all du o| ties requierd of them by law hav t}authority to administer oaths -jexamine witnesses, and send fo persons and papers, and any per ';1son who Shall wilfully and Know t{ingly make any false affidavit o i-|oath before any member of sai r| Commission or by any other of t}ficer authorized to administe -joaths tq any affidavit or othe }paper to be filed or oath take: €}before said Commission, shall b deemed guilty or perjury.and o conviction thereof, shall be pur 2 |ished as for such offense” “| “The rolls to be made and ap -| proved by the Secretary of th -| Interior shall be final, and th g,persons whose names are foun €/thereon with their descendant ljthereafter born to them wit -|such persons as may intermarr g|according to tribal laws, sha djalone constitute the sever -|tribes which they represent.” -| The Commission under thi I] Act was directed to prepare tr d|bal rolls in accordance with th d}then existing laws. The exis ojing law was the Treaty of 183 njand the Att of 1896,and constru njed and defined by the,Act c n| 1897. « e| The treaty granted lands t djthe Choctaw Nation and thei t| descendants and the law direct ‘ed the Commission to accor -|rights to all persons and the’ -|“descendants” entitled theret under any treaty with, or law o i|the United States. : s| In every one of these acts w \-| find positive instructions to er t-|roll “descendants” of all person Negro blood appearing before it to make an application for the Particular kind of citizenship claimed by him. It informed all this class of persons that they could not be enrolled as citizens by blood unless they had been previously recognized by the tri- bal authorities, which syas erro- neous. * Consequently the written parts of the applications and the field cards differ in purport in these classés of cases, The Assistant Attorney-Gen- eral for the Departent of the In- terior in a test case known as the case of “Joe and Dillard Per- ry,” instituted for the purpose of ascertaining and determining the tights of persons of mixed In- dian and Negro blood, after an elaborated argument and with ‘three of his assistants, sitting with him as a court, rendered a decision on February 21, 1905, in which he held: ‘ The treaty rights (referring to the Treaty of 1830) were to\ the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations and their descendants. “De- scendants” is a term of. wider significance than heirs or legiti- mate issue, and includes those springing from an ancestor, whether legitimate or illegiti- mate. . It has been the invariable, cus- tom and practice under. the en- actments and constitutions of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Na- tions, that every adult male per- son of this class is and ever has been eligible to any and all ap- Jpointive or elective offices, in- | cluding that of the principal chief or governor, with the following | prescribed ‘qualifications: {| (1) ‘A free male citizen; | (2) A lineal descendant of the | Continued to page 7. WHY NOT? Editor of The Bee: = I believe every Negro in America’ should subscribe for The Bee, One dollar and twenty-five cents is chedp enough for anything that is worth five dollars. Why not? = I believe Vernon will hold out and ‘stay on, Why not? I believe Judge Terrell is the most beloved office holder in the city, he sees everybody. Why not? I believe others should try to see themselves as others see them. Why not? I believe the light of liberty and justice will soon di§pel the cloud of superstition and vice. Why not? 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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 hundreds of them in the National Capital, can obtain business quarters. JUST THINK OF IT! 100,000 enterprising, thrifty, intelligent people, through race prejudice, swept completely out of the business district of Washington; 100,000 genteel, prosperous, amusement loving people deprived of every form of theatrical entertainment unless willing to submit to the most humiliating conditions. Every colored man and woman IN Washington. Every colored man and woman VISITING Washington. Every colored man and woman in America, familiar with the true state of the Negro in Washington, realizes that a theatre, store, and office building, operated by the Negroes, for the Negroes, is A NECESSITY. The welfare of the race demands it. The self-respect of the race demands it. Any enterprise resting its hope of success upon a NECESSITY is bound to be a SUCCESS. A THEATRE AND OFFICE BUILDING IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, built by Negroes, for the use of Negroes, is a NECESSITY. Appreciating to the utmost that fact— THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY proposes to erect in the Central Business District of the city of Washington a magnificent theatre, seating capacity 2,500, and a store and office building of splendid proportion, adequate in every respect to meet the requirements of prosperous professional and business men. The enterprise is exceptional in two respects: First—It is absolutely safe. Second—It promises enormous possibilities as a money maker. Features that must appeal to every man or woman with a few dollars to invest, and you are such a man or woman or you would not have read this far. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY has surveyed the field carefully, and it KNOWS that hundreds of tenants are available for the offices, that dozens of merchants are ready to rent the stores, and that 100,000 people are anxious to patronize the theatre exclusively, and make it the best A. B. 100 Building Co. WASHINGTON, D. C. DR. SAMUEL G. ELBERT, 1st V.-Pres. Physician Wilmington, Del. GEORGE F. COLLINS, Counsel Attorney Washington, D. C. PATION PROC ont Elevation CE AND THEATRE BUILDING GTON, D. C. It will also have a theatre, which, if patronized at prices ranging from 10 to 50 cents, by only 1 per cent of the total colored population of the city of Washington, will enable the Company to pay 15 per cent on its total capitalization. Equal in all to 20 9-10 per cent, to which may be added the land value increase of 5% per cent. Now, all this is Conservatively Estimated. 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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. HON. J. MILTON TURNER (Continued from page 1.) Choctaw or Chickasaw race; (3) Residence in the Nation. And this should be the test applied in cases of this kind. The question of legitimacy,under any fair or rightful interpretation of the treaties and laws upon which the rights of these claimants are based, cannot enter into these contentions. In the case of Wall vs. Williamson (11 Alabama, 839), which was a Choctaw case, it was held that the mere living together of a Choctaw man and woman constituted a valid marriage, and that the abandonment of the woman by the man constituted a valid divorce, and that the children were legitimate. In this case the testimony conclusively showed that such was the custom of the Choctaw Nation, and it is well known to every person familiar with conditions in the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, that this was the custom down to the time the Commission began its work. In the case of Wall vs. Williamson, reported in the eight Alabama Reports, the court says, in referring to the tribal laws and customs relating to and controlling marriage and divorce among the Choctaws: "Whatever may have been the ion his wife, and thereby to dissolve the marriage if both had become residents of Alabama, after the tribe had departed from its limits, it is very clear that the marriage by the Choctaw law as given to the marriage by the same law. By that law it appears the husband may at pleasure dissolve the relation. His abandonment is evidenced that he has done so. We conceive it the same effect must be given to this act as would be given lawful decree in a civilized community, dissolving the marriage. However strange it may appear at this day that a marriage may thus easily be dissolved, the Choctaws are scarcely worse than the Romans, who permitted the husband to dismiss his wife for the most frivolous causes." (Story, Confl. of Laws, 169.) This decision was adopted by the Supreme Court of the State of Missouri in determining a similar question and the same general proposition has been adhered to by many other State courts, there being no exceptions that we have been able to find. Many of these persons were legally and lawfully married under the laws of the United States and many more were legally and lawfully married under the laws of the Choctaw Nation; but the records of their marriages cannot now be produced because no records were kept. If by their failure to produce these marriage certificates their children are rendered illegitimate, then the great majority of the people of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations are illegitimate, for they cannot produce marriage certificates or court records, and but few even know the import of a marriage license. --- 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. Laws were enacted by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations purporting to regulate marriage and divorce, but each and every enactment is deficieet and lacking in all the essentials of a positive law. No penalties are prescribed for violation of the laws. It is not provided that a marriage contracted contrary to the terms of the law shall invalid or the children born of such a marriage shall be illegitimate. It is not provided that a divorce procured other than prescribed in the statute shall be void, and the Choctaw and Chickasaw people have treated these laws as a dead letter, wholly disergarding them and continued their social relations under the former tribal customs. But if on the contrary some of them are illegitimate they would have still been entitled to enrollment, had their sworn statements of Indian blood and descent been entertained by the said Commission under John T. Rhines and Company the act of June 28th, 1898. The Assistant Attorney-General for the Department of the Interior, in an opinion rendered February 21, 1905, affirmed in an opinion rendered November 11, 1905, and reaffirmed September 26, 1906, said: "The treaty right (referring to the Treaty of 1830) was to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations and their descendants. Descendants, as pointed out in the case of James W. Shirley, is a term of wider significance then heirs, or legitimate issue, and includes those springing from an ancestor whether legitimate issue or not. The descent of the applicants is fully and indubitably shown to be from Charles Perry, a Chickasaw by blood, recognized by him and born of a union that he and Eliza evidently regarded as a lawful one, openly avowed and by the Chickasaw Nations tolerated, which it did not compel him to abandon or impose the penalties of its laws upon him for contracting and observing. The law properly enough imposed no penalty or contamination of blood upon the innocent issue of such a union. I am therefore clearly of the opinion that the applicants are entitled to be transferred to the roll of Chickasaws by blood." Section 4 of the Act of Congress approved April 26, 1906, is as follows: "Sec. 4. That no name shall be transferred from the approved freedmen, or any other approved rolls of the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek, or Seminole tribes, respectively, to the roll of citizens by blood unless the records in charge of the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes show that such application for enrollment as a citizen by blood was made within the time prescribed by law by or for the party seeking the transfer, and said records shall be conclusive evidence as to the fact "The rolls to be made and apof such application, unless it be shown by documentary evidence that the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes actually received such application within the time prescribed by law." This act worked a hardship in that, while it did not destroy a right which belongs to this class of persons, it did destroy the remedy for the wrong. The records which that provision makes conclusive are entirely silent with reference to this class of applications; no record of the actual testimony in these cases were preserved; again, the written application presented by this class of persons were returned to said persons because of any modicum of Negro blood, however great an admixture of Indian blood therewith it was to the Commission, so tainted that the applicant could not for any legal reason be enrolled as a descendant of a Choctaw or Chickasaw Indian; consequently, there are no records of applications of this class of persons in the archive of the said Commission, and cannot as is required by said provision, be produced in order to be transferred from the Freedmen to the Choctaw and Chickasaw rolls. The condition of this class of persons has been passed upon by the Federal Courts and it has been determined by these courts that, no matter how meritorious the claim, the courts cannot grant relief; that the remedy must come from Congress and not from the courts. This attitude of the courts, which we believe to be proper, compels us to rest our cause in the arms of this branch of the government, and this we do, believing that the passage of the bill introduced in the House and Senate will give every protection against fraud and fairly overcome the hard conditions that have been forced upon this class of deserving people. Very respectfully submitted, J. Milton Turner, For the Claimants. Wilbur E. King, W. C. MARTIN, ATTORNEY SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Holding Probate Court No. 16353. Estate of William Fleming, Deceased. Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and most important streets in that sector letters testamentary on said estate, by Maggie Holmes, Executor it is ordered this 24th day of February, A. D. 1910, that Maria Fleming, Joseph Fleming, Vassar Fleming, Benjamin Fleming, Horace Fleming and Harrison Fleming, and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Friday, the 22nd day of April, A. D. 1910, at 10 o'clock a. m., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published in the "Washington Law Reporter" and "The Washington Bee once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned—the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. W. C. Martin, Attorney. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the 19th Street Baptist Church, preached to the usual large congregation Sunday morning, from Hebrew, 11th chapter and 11th verse. There is no man in the colored American pulpit today who has greater influence over his congregation than this eloquent and distinguished divine, Rev. Brooks. Last week was a hard and busy week for Rev. Brooks. He preached at least seven funerals, visited twice as many sick and attended to other business in interest of his church which is a monument in the District of Columbia. He made an excuse for his sermon last Sunday, which was uncalled for. It was one of the most eloquent and logical that was ever delivered. No matter under what condition Rev. Brooks is laboring he can always be relied upon to deliver a good sermon. The Bee thinks that the usher system at the church is most perfect. The collection last Sunday was large. It is always large when the salary of the pastor is to be collected. 19th Street Church loves Rev. Brooks. He is one man in which the people have confidence. He is manly and sincere in his utterances. In speaking of his sermon last Sabbath morning he gave many illustrations. What makes his sermons so interesting is that he is so easy in his delivery and logical. MR. CHAPMAN THE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE At a meeting of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for a call to advise with the presidents of all local Associations to meet them at the District Building on February 21st from 7 until 9 p.m. A hearing was had. W. T. Chapman, president of the Eastern Central Citizens' Improvement Association was there and also represented the Northeastern Suburban Citizens' Association. By request of the Associations, through Mr. Chapman it was asked that "G" street be opened from Minnesota Avenue, leading from the race track, northeast, so as to accommodate an inlet of the following subdivisions which are located on that street, viz: Beverly, Lincoln, East Deanwood. Deanwood Heights, Grant Park. It was also asked that 60th street leading from Central avenue, to the Columbia Electric Railway line be graded and lights extended from Central avenue, along said street. Also that the Columbia Railway line, which is one of the tion which would give benefit to the whole community, as well as the National Training School, located on that street. It was further asked that a new school building be erected at Burrville in the place of the 2-roomed framed structure, which is too small to accommodate the children in that section. It was further requested that a kindergarten be opened at Bennings Colored School. The capacity of the 19th Street Baptist Church was taxed last week by a most distinguished and cultured audience. The occasion was a lec- It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity to inform you that the books of the Independent Steamboat and Barge Company are now open for charters for Excursions during the coming season, and it will be to your interest to call at once and secure the most desirable dates. Our terms are most liberal andcharters can be made for Washington Park and Somerset Beach To which place we have the exclusive excursion rights as well as Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk, White City, Richmond, Baltimore and all points on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay Our facilities for chartering parties are unsurpassed in every respect. Our large covered wharf (used exclusively for our excursion business) enables us to give you most modern and up-to-date service. No crowding, no exposure and our schedule between Washington and Washington Park does away with the long and tiresome waiting for the steamers. Before the construction of Washington Park absolutely no place of recreation was afforded the people of our race, and I proudly point to the fact that I have fulfilled the demands of the people in every respect. You have one of the best and most modernly improved resorts in this part of the country.Washington Park with its myriads of electric lights, mammoth scenic railway, huge carrousel, dance hall and numerous smaller amusement devices is surpassed in point of natural beauty and modern equipment by no resort south of New York. By perseverance and an enormous' cash outlay I have done this, and now I ask you to show me that I have your hearty support by calling at once and making charters for the coming season. Yours for pleasuure and comfort, Lewis Jefferson. 1910 First Street, S. W. HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST African Mining 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. ACT NOW! This, no doubt will be the last allotment offered at this low price. After this allotment is sold the price will advance to its full value of $1.00 per share. WRITE OR CALL or send money by Postal Order or Money Order to ALFRED C. COWAN, President, 206 Broadway, N. Y. City. WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR FACE LIGHTER COLORED FOR EVERY IMPORTANT OCCASION? YOUR SKIN CLEAR,SMOOTH,FINE! YOUR HAIR LONG,THICK,DRESSY! YOUR PERSONALITY MORE ATTRACTIVE! These samples and our information book and the private letters we will write to you will show you how to have all these improvements. We cannot overcome nature, but as far as your individual characteristics will permit, we can make you prepossessing, presentable and attractive. The editors of colored newspapers will tell you we are responsible. We are doing more for colored people than any business concern in this country. Our mission is not a lofty one like that of Dr. Booker Washington, but in our way, we are trying to do for their bodies, what he is doing for their minds. We Represent The Chemical Wonder Company of New York WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITHOUT CHARGE WITH COLORED MEN AND COLORED WOMEN WHO TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND DESIRE TO BE INFORMED OF DISCOVERIES WHICH WILL BENEFIT THEM SEND 20c FOR THE THREE SAMPLES IMMEDIATELY THIS LITTLE EXPENDITURE WILL BENEFIT YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW. After the samples are received, watch for the postman. He will bring you letters very often. WRITE YOUR NAME AND STREET ADDRESS VERY PLAINLY To my friends and the public in general: 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 Washington Park and Somers. To which place we have the exclusive excursion Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk, Whitmore and all points on the Potomac River Bay. Our facilities for chartering parties are respect. Our large covered wharf (used for curSION business) enables us to give you a date service. No crowding, no exposure, 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 case this, and now I ask you to show me that the port by calling at once and making charters. Yours for pleasuure and Lewis Jefferson. 1910 F HE WHO HESITATES African M AND! REAL ES !206 Broadway, New ROOMS 16 and 17 ISTOFFERING FOR SALE A LIMITED NET ($1.00) SHARES OF STOCK WHEN ISSUED, Develop Of 12,800 acres RUBBER and COCOA plantation MINES, ACCRA GOLD COAST, WEST AFRICA the present. Bishop Alex. Walters, Chairman of our Excursion, 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 WOULD YOUR FACE LIKE FOR EVERY YOUR SKIN LIKE YOUR HAIR LIKE YOUR PERSONA SEND 10c FOR SAMPLE OF ANOTHER 10c FOR 2 SAMPLES OF CO These samples and our information book and the private lea how to have all these improvements. We cannot overcome characteristics will permit, we can make you prepossessing, tors of colored newspapers will tell you we are responsible, than any business concern in this country. Our mission is Washington, but in our way, we are trying to do for their best. We Represent The Chemical Wonder Company of New York That Company enables people, whence. People, who have good app presentable, secure better position along better every way. WE WILL BE GLAD TO COR WITH COLORED MEN AND PRIDE IN THEIR PERSONAL BEINFORMED OF DISCOVERY SEND 20c FOR THE THREE SAMPLES THIS LITTLE EXPENDITURE WILL BENEFIT YOU the samples are received, watch for the postman. He will WRITE YOUR NAME AND STREET ADD M. B. BERGER & CO., ture by Prof. D. Webster Davis of was his Richmond. Va. The subject of his and polecture was "Fuss Makers." domes- one htic, social and political. Not only Davis was his lecture instructive, eloquent and pointed by it was practical. For one hour and forty minutes Dr. Davis was listened to with the 491 Penn. ave., N. W. OUR 32,50 AND 33 SHOES ARE THE BEST MADE. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT WM. MORELAND, PROP. Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty yeares of success have proved the merits of the preparation. What is more at risk than a beautiful head of hair? It even can be the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pizable and glossy, easy to curl and arrange in any style desired. It also makes the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. 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Address The name of Dr. Davis is a household word in this city and whenever he is booked to lecture, the city gets ready to turn out. He has a most wonderful flow of language which is pleasing and entertaining. The speaker was introduced by the eloquent Dr. Brooks, who is also an entertaining talker. The music was rendered by the choir of the church under the direction of Dr. Walker and the Howard University quartett rendered two selections which concluded the program, for the evening. NOT OPPOSED TO DOCTORS At a meeting of The Robert T. Freeman Dental Society of the District of Columbia, Saturday evening February, 26, 1910, their attention was called to the recent action of the School Board, by newspaper articles that there had been complaints by professional men against school teachers practicing Dentistry. It was unanimously decided that this society does not oppose school teachers practising dentistry as long as they uphold the dignity of the dental profession. C. 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