Washington Bee

Good Appointment JAMES L. PUGH APPOINTED Universal Approval by the Bar and the People. President Taft sent to the Senate Monday the nomination of Mr. James H. Pugh to be judge of the Police Court as the successor of Judge Ivory G. Kimball. Mr. Pugh is no doubt one of the most popular men at the bar and his nomination gives entire satisfaction. His selection is no disappointment to the bar. He was strongly indorsed for the place by many leading senators and judges of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and citizens. Mr. Pugh was born in Eufala, Ala., in 1862. He was educated in the schools of that city and graduated in law at the Georgetown University law school. After that he took a special course at the University of Virginia. He was admitted to the District bar in 1885 and practiced until his appointment as assistant corporation counsel in 1891. His appointment, according to the general expressions of opinion heard around the courts this afternoon, was highly satisfactory to members of the local bar. When informed that Mr. Pugh had been nominated for the Police Court judgeship, Major Sylvester, Superintendent of Police, said: "He should make a rattling good judge. He is exceptionally well qualified for the position. He has had more than twenty years' experience around the Police Court." Mullowny's Comment Judge Alexander Mullowny, when he heard that the name of Mr. Pugh had been sent to the Senate to be Judge Kimball's successor, said: "It is a well-deserved promotion. Mr. Pugh is well qualified to fill the place. He is a good lawyer, broad minded, and of a generous-hearted disposition. I am very much pleased to hear that he has been appointed. He was the logical man for the Police Court bench." Deputy Clerk of the Court Harper said that Mr. Pugh knows more about the District rules and regulations than any other man in the District of Columbia, and that he has a good judicial mind that will be of value to him in the new place which he is called upon to fill. The appointment gives general satisfaction among the court officials, all of whom believe Mr. Pugh to be well fitted for the position. His familiarity with Police Court business and procedure having been acquired by almost twenty years of service in the court. LAWYER FOR DISCHARGED NEGRO INFANTRYMEN CRITICISES — REFUSES TO ARGUE CAUSE. Secretary Dickinson's Instructions Improper, Marshall Asserts — Recorder Derelict, He Says — Has Produced No Evidence Favorable to Men Seeking Vindication. Something of a sensation was produced during the closing sessions of the army court of inquiry which is investigating the Brownsville raid of August, 1906, by statements made by Nepoleon B. Marshall of the Washington bar, who was associated with Brig. Gen. A. R. Daggett, U. S. A., retired, as counsel for the Negro soldiers seeking restoration to the army. Attorney Marshall declined the offer of the court to submit an argument on the general ground that it would serve no purpose and implied broadly that the court had been improperly instructed by the Secretary of War, and that the recorder of the court, Capt. Charles R. Howland, 21st Infantry, had made on effort to produce any evidence favorable to the discharged soldiers. Basis for Declination. In declining to argue the case Mr. Marshall gave two specific reasons as follows: "First, Because the procedure that was adopted by the recorder (Capt. Howland), and acquiesced in by this court, leaves it undetermined in my mind whether this court is a court of inquiry or a court-martial; or, in other words, whether the recorder is an impartial investigating officer or a prosecuting officer. "Second. Because the instructions of the Secretary of War to this court conflict so fundamentally and totally with my legal training as to make it impossible for me to build an argument which would attempt to prove a negative." "For these reasons" said Mr. Marshall, "I can neither argue nor can I appeal to your merciful consideration. For, in all honor, this honorable court is bound by the limitations imposed by the authority from which its instructions proceed. What Record of Court Shows. "The record of this court will show that I offered to produce testimony of an affirmative and positive character, giving the names of the participants (persons not in the military service of the government) in and details of an alleged conspiracy to commit this crime. "The record of this court will also show that no effort has been spared to produce before this court evidence, no matter how flimsy or circumstantial, which might in the slightest degree tend to demonstrate the guilt of the men who formerly defended the flag and honor of this, our common country." The particular instructions given by Secretary Dickinson to the court at the outset of the investigation, to which Mr. Marshall took especial exception, are as follows: "Such conclusions as may be reach by the court in respect to the eligibility, for re-enlistment of the former enlisted men of the 25th Infantry, at Brownsville, who were separated from the military service in the operation of discharges without honor, should be affirmative and positive in character and based upon such preponderance of testimony as will support its specific finding." No Irannytman Indicated. The court listened to the lawyer's remarks without comment and arranged to sit again next Monday to hear the closing address of Captain Howland, which will include a summary of the evidence submitted to the court together with his conclusions thereon. It is understood that he will claim that the evidence showed conclusively that the "shooting up" of Brownsville was done by the soldiers of the 25th Infantry, and that not a single one of the number examined had proved, affirmatively that he had not participated in the raid or that he ha not some knowledge of it. GEORGIA'S HOME COMING. Atlanta the Mecca From May 25th to 30th. Thousands who once Lived in the "Peach Tree State" Will Go Home in the Balmy Spring Days. Atlanta, Ga., March 23, 1910.—Did you ever live in Georgia? Do you want to go home? If so, the people of Atlanta, under the supervision of the wide-awake citizens of the city built on seven hills, have prepared to celebrate the Home-coming of all Georgians. They declare that the first and only effort on the part of the Negroes of the state of Georgia centered at Atlanta will be put forth the last week in May in celebrating what they will term old home-coming week, which will begin Wednesday morning, May 25, and continue throughout the week. It seems that the Atlanta people have caught the spirit of the general one-fare rate for the round trip that will be offered by the railroads throughout the United States which will enable the people in the far west, northwest, east and central portion of the United States to make a flying trip to Georgia many of whom have been away for a quarter of a century. The arrangements for home-coming week are being carefully planned. Atlanta will offer splendid attractions during the week. There will not be a dull moment, as the Sunday School Congress will be in session. Then, too, those who have been away will be able to see when they return that Atlanta has advanced along every line. The Negro population has not diminished. It has increased, and to such an extent and in such a way as to make a creditable showing. The commercial WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, D. C., SATUR JUDGE JAMES L. PUGH, THE G. KIM M. JUDGE JAMES L. PUGH, THE SUCCESSOR OF JUDGE IVORY G. KIMBALL. activity, the financial showing, the intellectual standing and moral atmosphere of the capital of Georgia have been so wonderfully improved that even those who would care to come from the great metropolitan centers of the East and North would not be ashamed of the city-like appearance of their old home nor the advancement made by the Negroes of the state made famous by General Sherman's great march to the sea. 'Tis said in Atlanta that some Negroes left the state with this great Union general and have never returned. Their coming during old homecoming week, May 25-30, will mark the beginning of a new epoch for the thrifty Queen City of the South. THE SEVEN LAST WORDS On Palm Sunday evening and also Easter Sunday evening, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, "The Seven Last Words," by Mercadante by the great Metropolitan Senior Choir were rendered. The church was crowded on both occasions. The last evening's attendance seemed to be a little larger than the first; this shows not only the popularity of the choir and its efficient director, but attests the appreciation of the very large number of persons who enjoy first-class renditions of classical music. It was conceded by many musical persons in attendance that the second rendition was better than the first, especially the choruses. "Hanging on the Cross in Anguish" was rendered with an expression and attack which is seldom heard in a church choir. The soprano solo by Miss Bessie Gibson, "Here at Thy feet now kneeling" was beautifully rendered. This young woman bids fair to become one of the leading soloists. "Close by the Cross she is weeping," duet by Prof. Layton and son, was given with a purity of tone and delicate expression which most vividly portrayed that dramatic picture. The chorus "When the last hours of life"showed the excellent training of the choir. "List to the anguished cries" was pathetically and artistically rendrered by them. "I thirst" was a vocal gem rendered by Master Turner Layton. His phrasing, interpretation, clear enunciation were of a very high order. This youthful singer has a phenomenal voice, with a richness and fullness rarely heard, especially in one so young as he. "It is finished," with baritone solo, obligato and chorus, was given with such precision and vigor that it almost brought the audience to their feet. The solo by Prof. Layton was superb; he was in excellent voice, and his deep, sonorous tones seemed to reverberate throughout the auditorium with telling effect. The chorus "Jesus bowed His head and died" was given with supreme reverence; its pianissimo passages, its sorrowful cadences, and the ending of the last phrase was tragical, especially the seconds of suspense after the final chords before the director lifted his baton and broke the solemn period. SUCCESSOR OF JUDGE IVORY BALL. Prof. Braxton seemed inspired, he never performed on the organ better. He and the choir watched every freak and whim of the director's baton. Mr. Hackney sang very beautifully a selection from the "Seven Words" by Du Bois. All in all, this is one of the rarest musical treats that has been given by a church choir in this city. Prof. Layton is to be congratulated, also his good choir for being able to present to the lovers of good music such masterly renditions. There are many colored families who are living in crowded houses on small plots of land in towns or cities who want real freedom and real opportunity for themselves and for their children. It is very difficult to rear children in a crowded town or city. The place to rear children is in the country. In Macon County, Alabama, the colored people have a rare and exceptional opportunity. This is the county in which The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute is located. There is plenty of good land for sale on easy terms. There is a good schoolhouse, and the school term lasting from seven to eight months in every part of the county. The white people in Macon County are of the very best class. There is no disorder or racial trouble. We advise colored people who are now living in crowded towns or cities, in the North or in the South, and especially those who have children to raise to come to Macon County and buy a home where they can get plenty of land to cultivate and rear their families in the county free from the temptations of the cities and towns. Clinton J. Calloway, Real Estate Agent, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. PARENTS-TEACHERS' REUNION The third annual reunion of the Original Parent-Teacher Association was celebrated in the Alfred Jones School, on last Thursday, with a discussion of the following program: Gems and choruses on Easter, by the school. Recitation—Easter—Geo. Hansin. Drill—8th Grade Class. Instrumental music by Misses Clyde Scott, Mariam Williams, and Hilda Russell. Why we celebrate—Irene Walker The Awakening—by the school. Chicken Little — dramatized—IB school. The annual address on Good Citizenship was delivered by Dr. W. S Montgomery, Supervising Principal of the 12th Division. The annual address on Hygiene—Dr. C. A. Tignor. President's annual report—by Mrs. Dean. Miss E. A. Chase presided. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL The Summer School and Assembly of the National Religious Training School will open at Durham, N. C., July 5th to August 14th. This Assembly is especially appealing to ministers. Rev. Jesse L. Hurlbut, D. D., will deliver two lectures daily from July 7th to July 14th. Dr. Hurlbut is regarded as one of the really great authorities on the Bible and it is well worth going many miles to hear him. Pastor's Conference conducted by Rev. Dr. Gilbert, New York City, and Bishop Clinton of Charlotte, will be another attraction. Study classes conducted by Dr. John E. Ford, Archdeacon W. George Avant, Rev. E. H. Hunter, and Dr. D. Webster Davis. All of these lectures will be rare treats. A special rate has been arranged for ministers. For application blanks and rates write the president, James E. Shepard, Durham, N. C. Miss Grace Hemingway, one of the foremost child story tellers, will conduct a Children's Hour from July 12th to 17th. Miss Laura Faucette of Pittsburg, Pa., will have charge of the Domestic Science Department, assisted by Miss Katie Davis of Tuskegee. If you want to lear dressmaking, how to make baskets, mats, etc., attend the Summer School at Durham, in July. If you want to learn dressmaking, weeks and at the same time be benefitted in body and mind, write the National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C., and tell them what you want. Their Summer School opens in July, and such things will be provided. BULK OF ESTATE GOES TO LAWYER MATTHEWS LAWYER MATTHEWS Will of Mary Birch Reid, Who Built Sixth Presbyterian Parsonages, is Filed. Albany, N. Y., March 11. — The will of Mary Birch Reid was admitted to probate by surrogate Van Derzee today, and James C. Matthews, who had been her attorney for the past 22 years and was a neighbor, is named as the executor and residuary legatee. No estimate of the amount of the estate has yet been made, but when her husband died in 1888 he left her about $125,000. The bequests amount to about $10,000. Mrs. Reid died suddenly at her home, 156 Orange street, on January 5. She had lived there for 56 years and was in her eighty-fifth year. She and her husband were ardent workers in the Sixth Presbyterian Church on Second street, of which they both were members. At the time of her husband's death he was having the church painted and after his death Mrs. Reid gave the manse and furnished it. She kept it in repair, paid its taxes and lifted several of its debts. She also gave the new lecture room which was added to the church building. Her private charities were many. She left no relatives nearer than second cousins, but she surrounded herself with many close friends. Her companion from the time of her husband's death was Mrs. Margaret Ann McNeill, to whom she leaves her home on Orange street and all its contents, and her personal effects. Mrs. McNeill's daughter Mrs. Margaret A. McCarthy, is bequeathed the premises 154 Orange street. Mrs. Reid gave Mrs. McCarthy a handsome residence on Western avenue, worth about 8,000, at the time of her marriage. To her old tenants, Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Burbank, she leaves the house they live in and rented from her for years, 252 Second street. SCHWARTZ. Attention is called to the advertisement of Schwartz, jeweler and optician, 824 Seventh street northwest, in this issue of The Bee. This is one of the best and most thorough jewelry store in this city. Everything in this store is first class in every detail. Your eyeglasses are fitted, your eyes examined, and the very best material is used in the construction of your glasses. Sat- PARAGRAPHIC NEWS PARAGRAPHIC NEWS By Miss G. B. Maxfield The substitution of rice for meat is the propaganda that is to be spread throughout the country by the Rice Association of America. Twenty students graduated from the night school of the Armstrong Manual Training School, this school term. George C. Lee, father of the first wife of Theodore Roosevelt and grandfather of Mrs. Alice Longworth, died at the age of eighty, last Wednesday. Fannie Crosby, the blind hymn writer and poetess of Bridgeport, Conn. celebrated her ninetieth birthday last Thursday. Again reports are out that King Menelik is dying. Some have gone so far as to say he is dead. We will watch to see when he will again be resurrected. Prof. J. P. Shorter of Wilberforce University, one of the most prominent educators of our race died last Friday. A silver baptismal basin sent from Holland in 1694 to the first Dutch Church on Manhattan Island, is now at the National Museum. Jack Johnson the pugilist, says, what inspires him, is he keeps his mother's image always before him. Dr. H. Wiley, chief chemist of the United States Government, said in his address to the Cornell students, "It is a crime to have a cold, and every man who does not live out his allotted time is guilty of suicide or homicide. Mr. Durand, director of the Census, predicts that the figures will show that the population of the United States is between 89,000,000 and 90,000,000. George J. Hill, the inventor of the bell punch for cancelling tickets and other valuable contrivances, died last week at the age of seventy-eight. The monument of Horace Wells, an American, was unveiled in Paris last week. Dr. Wells was born in 1815, and was a pioneer in the use of nitrous oxide gas in dental operations to prevent pain. The most sacred tradition of Wellesley, formerly an institution exclusively for girls, has been broken. Diran Hagopian, a young Armenian gentleman, has been recently been admitted. Mrs. Taft's desire to make the Sabbath day a "Family Day"is meeting strict approval from the Smart Set. It is said the dreaded disease,"Color Question," so prevalent in the South, has at last reached Ann Arbor, Mich. A colored student who has been meeting with great success was the cause. Bishop Cottrell, in speaking of race loyalty, tells how $5,000 was raised in one night in Mississippi for an industrial school. And over $100,000 given by Negroes in the interest of Mississippi Industrial College. Race progress. In Columbus, Ohio, five colored men have been appointed in the street cleaning department. Five whites resigned, because of the appointment of Everett Spurlock, colored as superintendent of the street cleaning department. The date of the dedication of the Carnegie Library of Howard University, has been set for April 25. The Library is already open to the students, and is a beautiful structure. A textile mill, financed, and built by colored Americans will be in operation very soon in Durham, N. C. It is incorporated with a capital of $50,000. Dr. Arthur S. Gray, who has been dangerously ill for some time, to the great gratification of his friends has sufficiently improved to be out. His distinguished wife, Dr. Amanda A. Gray, has been a faithful nurse and by her efforts and tender care the doctor will soon be himself again. The African Miniug and Real Estate Company is offering an unusual opportunity to investors. You should look up their advertisement on pag 5. Played by Kretschmer's famous Hungarian Orchestra FINE. Published by AMERICAN MELODY Co., New York. Kenyon Hangwell Trousers wear wonderfully well. They never lose the they are cut on our own special pattern wh of room for sitting. They do not bag at there is no strain on the seams. Made in 116 sizes and 400 fabrics. If your dealer does not sell them, write C. KENYON COMPANY 23 UNION SQUARE W.B. Re well Trousers They never lose their shape because special pattern which allows plenty they do not bag at the knees because beams. 400 fabrics. Not sell them, write to us. YON COMPANY NEW YORK B. Reduso CORSETS Kenyon wear wonderfully well. They never lose their shape because they are cut on our own special pattern which allows plenty of room for sitting. They do not bag at the knees because there is no strain on the seams. 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Nuform and Erect Form Corsets—infect models, for all figures, $1.00 upwards to Sold at all stores, everywhere WEINGARTEN BROS., Makers, 34th St. at Bro W. B. Nuform and Erect Form Corsets—in a series of perfect models, for all figures, $1.00 upwards to $5.00 per pair. Sold at all stores, everywhere. WEINGARTEN BROS., Makers, 34th St. at Broadway, New York sul, ips nes. quire- PEARY'S BIRTHPLACE Explorer First Saw Light of Day Near Cresson, Pa. Love of Sea and Adventure an Inher Red Trait—Ambitious to Find Pole Ever Since He Was Young Naval Officer. Johnstown, 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 Crasson, nearly the highest point in the county, to claim the honor of having been the birthplaces of Lienat, Robert Edmund Peary, most daring and most persistent Arote 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. Malne 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 Crasson. 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 forbear 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 R. 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 D: C. 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. Lent, 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 establishes 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 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. The only basis for the claim that Peary was born at Chest Springs is the residence there of his cousin. Charles H. Peary's father, James Peary, came from Maine about the same time as George Peary did, but instead of locating at Cresson, settled at Chest Springs and there his children have resided ever since. George Peary, fortunately, left enough of an estate to make it possible for Mrs. Peary to educate her son thoroughly and he finally found his way to the Naval academy. 100 a special quality of finish, which never becomes poutous and which cleans up as much as about allow customers to see the hardness of letters from satisfied customers ensuring that their thins have only been pumped up once or twice in a which season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tree, the pumicee resisting qualities being given by several layers of finn, specially prepared fabric on the bread. The regular price of these thins is $3, so per pair, but two advertising purposes won't waste a special factory price for them. the rider of only $20 per pack. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. 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An Italian civil engineer, Signor Gogiano, has invented a voting machine which, it is claimed, is absolutely ungetatable" and incorruptible. He calls this invention the psephograph. So complete and mati- PACIFIC INTERIOR CONTROL INDES INTERIOR VOTING New Voting Machine. factory has this machine proved that it had been adopted by both the Italian and the French governments. The psephograph is a little over a yard in height and is provided with as many openings as there are candidates in the field. The voter presents his card to an official who has charge of the voting booth and receives a small metal chip about the size of an American dime. He is then given permission to enter the booth and steps behind two screens which render him invisible to both the public and the overseers alike. There he finds the voting machine facing him After carefully scanning the different slots, above which is a space containing the names of the candidates, he selects the one he wishes to vote for and drops his chip in the slot corresponding to it. The fall of the chip causes an interior lever to rise, this movement making the number of persons voting appear on a little tablet on the outside, which is always visible, and in the interior registering the vote for the chosen candidate. When the voting is over the officer in charge lifts aside the metal covering on which is registered the number of persons voting and the number of votes obtained by each candidate is revealed. By this system 37,000 votes were cast in two hours at a recent election at Turin. GETS A GOLDEN CROWN Miss Mabel Boardman Honored by Italy for Aiding Victims of the Earthquake. Boston.—The Marquis de Montagliari, Italian charge d'affaires 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, 1909-1909." Miss Boardman, as the executive head of the Red Cross society, recently announced her intention to devote her life entirely to its interests. She is the sister-in-law of Senator Crane and was a member of the famous Taft Philippine party. 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It certainly is, and not even the largest store city would refuse to get the big end of it did they buy how much money the Negroes are really spending. Now The Bee is the only Negro publication in this lands without a rival or competitor, and covers the few of the merchants in this city will patronize the adventures of The Bee, presenting the attractive bargains they. These Negroes — these 5,499 Negroes who draw annually government over three millions of dollars — will assume the organizing a publication edited and operated by one of their such firms desire and deserve their patronage. And such 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 and what other lines of business will now make an effort to themselves these over three millions of dollars spent by The 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 Now is the time to advertise in The Bee, the newspaper to every Negro home in Washington. Remember, mere Washington, it's what advertising pays you, not what it cost. There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington by the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw salariem 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 holding 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 reaffice 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. --- MORE MONEY—RACE PROGRESS. 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One copy per year in advance $2.00 Six months 1.00 Three months .50 Subscription monthly .20 THE LAST DITCH The persistency of the efforts put forth by the Democrats of Maryland to disfranchise the Negro voters of that State is paralleled, as an act of oppression, only by the oppression and persecution of the Jews of Russia. And Russia is the home of the nihilists. In all the years that the Negro has tilled the soil of this country, mixing in it, at times, his tears, wrung from him by oppression, and his blood, shed in defense of the country that discriminates against him, and at times shed to appease the insatiable appetite for blood of barbaric inclined whites, not one among them has ever made or threw a bomb, and not one of them has ever plotted against any of the rulers. Russia, by her cruel oppression of a weak, simple living contingent of her population drove faint-hearted Jewish men into the ranks of the fanatic nihilists, and made cringing, tearful Jewish women murderous amazons as vindictive, and as hateful, and as lustful for the death of their oppressors as was ever Henda, the fierce, vindictive wife of Abu Sofian. The Negroes of this country, the long-suffering Negroes, would much prefer to be permitted to live on "with malice towards none and with charity for all." But, if the serpent of oppression is to trace his slimy trail from the Everglades of Florida, from the fields of Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, and other far south states where the rights and life of a Negro are held but lightly, to a state so close to the National Capitol that the brilliant reflection from the gilded dome of the Congressional Library falls full and fair upon that State's land, how soon will it be until this serpent of oppression and unrighteous discrimination, spitting its venom upon the lands of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and even upon Massachusetts poisons the very air of these states? How long will it be until the poor, patient, peace-loving, and peace-praying Negro awakes to find he is hedged in and about like a captive? How long before he will, his mind crazed by oppression, look upon Russian nihilists as glorified saints, instead of as crazed fanatics? We beg the white men of Maryland, those who believe that might is not always right, that they do not permit the race to be driven to the last ditch. We want to live as freemen, not as slaves. We suffered slavery once, and know its pangs and its sorrows, its cruelties and its immoralities. Denying the right of Suffrage, and at the same time exacting taxation is slavery over again. Even worse. And God knows the men and women of the race would much prefer to fall as did the Spartans at Thermopylae than to ever again suffer slavery. And this is not the JUDGE PUGH Aiter years of patience and hard work, Mr. James L. Pugh, assistant corporation counsel, was named last Monday for Judge of the Police Court to succeed Judge I. G. Kimball. Although a Democrat, The Bee, a simon pure Republican journal, is more than glad to congratulate the President for the selection of Judge Pugh as the successor of Judge Kimball. Judge Pugh is a Southerner by birth, and a man of great legal ability. The Bee is pleased with the appointment because a majority of the defendants who come before the police court are colored people and Mr. Pugh having lived and was reared among and with the Southern colored American, understands them and will in a large degree be merciful, when consistent with public policy and justice. The Bee is sick and tired of these hypocritical yonkers who pretend to be the friend of colored Americans and every opportunity that presents itself, they never fail to show their animus. The Bee has always said that it hoped that the President would appoint a Southerner if Judge Kimball had to go, and when Mr. Middleton was named The Bee was still gratified because it knew, that in the appointment of Judge Middleton, a merciful man would occupy the bench. There has never been an appointment that meets with more universal approval than that of Judge James L. Pugh. The entire bar, regardless of color or politics indorses the President's choice. Judge Pugh knows the law. He is capable and The Bee believes that he will show the same mercy towards defendants, since he has been made judge as he did while prosecuting attorney. Let us hope that he will continue to give the unfortunates a square deal he will be as successful in his new position as he was in the one from which he has been taken. The Bee congratulates you, Mr. Pugh and its wishes are may the God of Mercy control your sentences and the scales of justice be equally balanced towards all the unfortunates. Attorney Neopoleon B. Marshall, one of the attorneys in defending the claims of the discharged colored soldiers showed his manhood last Saturday when he laid bare the whitewashed proceedings in the alleged trial of the colored soldiers. The attitude of Mr. Marshall should be indorsed by the entire press of the country. President Taft should set aside the findings of the court or remand so that the colored soldiers will be permitted to put in their defense of what Mr. Marshall says is true, that he was not permitted to put in his defense. Certainly President Taft is too great a man to approve such findings. The Bee could expect no more from the Secretary of War, who is in favor of eliminating the colored vote from the great body politic. The Bee as well as the ten millions or more of colored Americans will wait with closed mouths, the action of the President. The Bee believes what Mr. Tyler said in an interview last week that President Taft is the colored man's friend. Mr. Tyler, we hope that your faithful allies will not be disappointed. THE TEACHER Why are the teachers of the public schools persecuted and harrassed? Why should the Board of Education adopt a regulation or pass an order prohibiting a teacher from pursuing another vocation, so long as it doesn't conflict with his school duties. The Bee is of the opin- Why should the Jim Crow Negro insist on playing the monkey where there are so many first class theatres, to which he is permitted to go. First class moving picture shows are springing up all over the city. As an evidence of their worth stand at the corner of Eleventh and You and see the cultured colored Americans waiting to be admitted to the Maceo and the Hiawatha. This is signs of progress and self-pride among the cultured colored Americans. From Concord Evening Monitor. Last evening the writer took up a book addressed to this paper for review, intending to give it the ten minutes attention which often suffices for a fair judgment of a publication's purpose and achievement. This particular book was not especially attractive in appearance nor did the title, "As We See It, promise much. But the frontispiece portrait of the author showed him to be a negro of intelligent and thoughtful countenance; and his preface and that Negro graduate of a northern college. So the writer of this began to read that Negro novel and he did not lay it down until he had reached its last word. Moreover, he is thinking about it yet, and is waiting with interest to note what is said about it by critics of the South. Here is a book written by an educated Negro, with its hero another educated Negro, a graduate of Oberlin. Some drunken "crackers" (poor whites) flog to death the mother and sister of this Oberlin man. He makes a vow to find and kill every white man involved in the crime. His promised wife, a colored girl, also an Oberlin graduate, strengthens him in his purpose. He accomplishes it to the letter, and the author tells how, with horrible, but vivid detail. Pleasant sociological study, isn't it? But it shows us up here in the North that there is a race problem in the United States which is not decreasing in perplexity as the years go by and which is not made simpler of solution, according to this Negro writer, by the higher education of his race. (Special Despatch to the Crimson.) New Haven, Conn., March 21, 1910-Harvard won the annual intercollegiate debate from Yale this evening in Woolsey Hall, upholding the affirmative side of the question, Resolved, That the federal government should have the power to impose an income tax, not apportioned among the States according to population." "That the income tax is a very vital and important measure may be stated that this tax had once been necessary to the preservation of the Union and might be so again. If this can be possibly conceived of as being so, and that such a tax once saved the federal government, it certainly behooves us to hand over this power to the government without further delay. wes served, which was greatly enjoyed by all. After Mr. Dent called the assemblage to order and explained the reason for the gathering to-be to congratulate the friend and fellow citizen of those present on the honor which had just come to him in the shape of a presidential appointment. Short congratulatory remarks were made by L. M. Hershaw, A. H. Matthews, Dr. J. A. McDuffie, Spencer Fineley and-T. A. Johnson, Prof. J. W. Gilbert, of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. Henry P.Slaughter of Kentucky who were present by special invitation and made short addresses. Mr. Johnson in responding thanked those present for their kindness and thoughtfulness of him, said that he had made no application, written or otherwise, for the appointment he had received; and that he should enter his duties without feelings of elation, but with the purpose of rendering efficient service and exemplifying the best traits of citizenship. The gathering was the conception of Mr. Thomas A. Johnson. Those present were: Stephen W. Fuller. Spencer Fineley. Dr. J. A. McDffie. Sam Harris. L.M. Hereshaw. T. A. Johnson. J. G. Hutchins. T. M. Dent. Jacob Combs. Dr. J. P. Turner. Dr. S. A. Ward. Frank Morrison. W. Ben McLeudon. Pat Mitchell. Mr. Parrin. I. H. Loftin. Bonaparte Brown. Erastus Molen. MASONIC NEWS At the annual meeting of the Eastern Star Home Association, the following Board of Trustees were elected for the ensuing term: Sir Joseph H. Minor, president; Hon. Lady, Julia Harris, vice president; Sir R. F. Brown, secretary, and Sir A. S. Howard, treasurer. K. T. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term at the annual meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of Mt. Calvary No. 4 K. T. Hon. Florence Marshall, president Hon. Lucy Steward, vice president. Hon. Nellie Kelly secretary. Sir Rev. W. H. Severson, treasurer. During the months of April, Prince Hall Chapter, also Datcher Chapter expects to initiate twenty-five candidates each. A. A. O. N. M. S. Mr. Temple expects to carry a large caravan across the hot sands of the desert on Monday, April 18. Joble A. F. Clarke will have charge of the camel, Noble J. T. Tascoe will have charge of the mules and diry lunch. The following committee has been tested by the Masonic Relief Union Association to wind up the affairs of the association for the year: Hry Coleman, James Saunders, N. Evetherless, W. H. Grimshaw, Henry Johnson, John Brooks and W. H. person. Mr. Laron. Prof. Latur. A. H. Athews. W. K. Ces. Jack Rya Captain Eards. Mr. Hall. Prof. J. Willbert. H. P. Slaught. Dr. F. P. Lai Mick Mitchell Prof. Brown. Buck Thomas. Galbraith Church crowded last Sunday all day. Thursday School under its efficient col of teachers, held its annual Easter services. Professor R. O. Bruce deli ed the address. Professor Willia of the M Street High School pres Sunday night more Pe came to Galbraith than could accommodated. Dr. Corrothers greater drawing card than any concert companies that have occupying many of the churches.ate Sunday nights. Next Sunday, till the 3rd, the pastor will begin rie of sermons. The first wi "The Weakness of the Mod Church." WHAT THEY THINK OF HIM The colored members of the bary have the most implicit confidence in Judge Pugh and they all speak well of him. Attorney Thomas L. Jones in speaking of Judge Pugh, said, that he was one of the best men the President could have selected. Attorney Scott said, that Judge Pugh would be fair and just to all irrespective of color or condition. Lawyer Mass is an original Pugn man and he was the happiest member of the bar when it was announced that he was appointed. Mr. Albert Sellers declared that we have a good man. Clerk Harper is more than pleased. He has always admired Judge Pugh. Other members of the bar extended their congratulations. A MODEL SUPERVISOR It is said that Mr. J. E. Walker, supervising principal of the 13th Division is "making good." That under his wise and judicious supervision the old Thirteenth is raising her banner high. That principals, teachers, pupils and parents are in hearty accord with him, and are striving to make his administration a grand success. The graduates and those who have attended Shaw University, of Raleigh, N. C., met with its president, Monday evening, March 21st, in the parlor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, and organized a Shaw University Club. The following persons were elected officers: Dr. N. W. Norman, D.D., president. J. A. Lankford, M.M.S., first vice president. J. D. Pare, corresponding secretary. A. W. Scott, LL.B., treasurer. The club will have another meeting Thursday evening, 7:30 p.m. on April 7, in the parlors of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. All graduates, and former students, are cordially invited to attend. Attorney Thomas L. Jones is preparing to entertain the members of the bar. Mr. Joseph H. Jones is slowly improving. HOWARD WINS FIRST GAME The first game of baseball for the season of 1910 at Howard University opened Easter Monday, when the Varsity defeated the Post Office team of the Departmental League by the score of 12 to 0. The team this year promises to be the best in the history of the institution. All the applicants were given a trial and did well. The drug store of Board and McGuire on 14th street was never more popular than these days when people crowd there to buy everything they want in the drug and toilet line. It is the quality of goods and fair 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 The Week in Society Spring time cards, love time cards birthday cards, new cards of all kinds at the Board and McGuire Pharmacy, 1912 1-2 14th street, n. w. Miss Marian Freeman and Sallie Fisher are spending the Easter holidays in Richmond, the guests of Miss Alice Kearsey. Mrs. Henderson of N. Y., who spent the Easter holidays with her mother, Mrs. L. V. Carter, left the city on Monday, for her home. During her stay in this city she was highly entertained by her friends, among whom Mrs. Booth gave a card party and on the eve of her departure she was entertained by her, cousins the Misses Chase and Williams. An evening with musicians was given by the Misses Chase and Williams in honor of Miss Alice Claggett of N. Y. Mr. Neal of Vermont avenue, met with an accident on his wheel while on his way to the grave yard to place flowers on the tomb of his wife We are glad to know that the wounds are not serious. The funeral services of Mrs. Lula Dulaney of Alexandria was held in Roberts Chapel on Good Friday, at 3 o'clock, the church being crowded to its utmost capacity with friends of the deceased. Rev. Truit and Rev. Rivers officiating, dwelt at length upon the life of the deceased which was filled with deeds of charity. The floral tributes were numerous among which were a wreath from the Executive Mansion and a pillow of pink roses and fern from the Auditor of the Navy Department. The deceased was the wife of W. B. Dulaney, who for several years employed at the White House, but who is now a clerk in the Navy Departments. She leaves to mourn her loss six small children, the largest being 14 years old. A song service will be held in the 15th Street Presbyterian Church, Sunday next, at 8 o'clock, by the choir Miss Downing of Brooklyn, was numbered among the visitors in the city during the Easter season. Miss Louse Wormley spent a part of her holiday in Brooklyn, N. 1. The Y. M. C. A. team played a fine game of basketball on last Saturday night. The opposing team was the St. Christopher of N. Y., who was defeated by a score of 41 to 19. Mr. M. Hart was in the city during the past week and played on the St. Christopher basketball team. Feeling bad, run down, tired, nervous, all out of sorts? Get a bottle of Iron Tonic Bitters at the drug store of Board and McGuire, 1912 1-2 14th street, n. w. Will make you feel like a new person. Mr Haley Douglass will visit N. Y., before the end of his holidays. Miss Martha Goode, who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edwards during a part of Easter week, left Wednesday for Carlington, Md., to resume her school duties. Mrs. M. Griffin, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mable Griffin Lewis in Philadelphia this week. Mrs. Bertha Stokes Boyle of Bal- Baltimore, Md., spent a portion of her holiday in this city. She left Monday for Baltimore. Dr W. Bruce Evans spent several days in Boston, Mass., this week. Dr W. K. Scott of Anacostia, D. C., who has been seriously ill for five weeks at Freeman's Hospital is convalescent and able to be at home now though he is confined to his room. Mrs. Martha Gray of Harrisburg, and Miss Vergie Harr of York, Pa., the mother and cousin of Dr. W. K. Scott, have returned home after a week's stay at his residence. Mr. J Hyland Hayes of the Uni- versity of Pa., was the guest of his parents here and his grandmother, in Richmond, Va., this week. Mr. Samuel Warner of Anacostia, spent Easter Sunday in Baltimore, with friends. The Alpha Charity Club of Anacostia, held its seventh annual reception at the residence of Mrs. Stevens 752 Nichols, avenue, Monday evening. Among, the guests present were: Mrs. Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Scott, Mrs. Louisa Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Lyles, Misses Elizabeth and Nellie Banks, Mrs. Young and Mr. William W. Fraction, Jr. You want your prescriptions filled carefully and accurately from the best drugs obtainable, at an honest price, don't you? Then, patronize the drug store of Board and McGuire, 1912 1-2 14th street, n. w. You will get what you want. Miss Birdie Jones of this city spent Easter week with her mother, in Harrisburg, Pa. Dr. C. L. Carter of Harrisburg, Pa., is spending Easter week here, with relatives. Dr. J. Stephen Lewis of Harrisburg, Pa., arrived here last Saturday to spend Easter week. Bishop J. W. Smith spent last Sunday in Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. Alexander Woodley of Philadelphia, is spending a few days here. Mr. Carl Bolfiar, who has been visiting friends here has returned to his home in Philadelphia. Dr. John Keatz has returned after a very pleasant stay with friends in Philadelphia. Mr. Oliver Simpson of New York is spending ten days in Philadelphia, after which he will visit this city. Miss Agnes Queen of Philadelphia, Pa., is here on a visit for an indefinite stay. Mr. Clara Gilesc, has returned home after after a very pleasant stay with relatives in Newport News, Va. Mr. A. W. Dangerfield, of 1408 Corcoran street, n. w., spent the Easter holidays with his parents, in Virginia, at their beautiful home. Mr. C. D. Creswell, has returned to Macon, Ga., after a very successful business trip here. Mrs. Julia M. Layton, one of the most distinguished women of the race in this country will deliver an address at Galbraith A. M. E. Church 6th street, n. w., between L and M Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A rare treat is in store for all who hear her. Don't miss it. It is not a fashion bazaar, yet all the fashionable people can be seen at the drug store of Board and McGuire, right there on the popular Fourteenth street promenade, between Tea and You streets. The Y. M. C. A. Basketball team overwhelmed the St. Christopher team of New York, last Saturday night by the score of 44 to 19. The defeat of the New York team was felt keenly. Misses Fannie Holland, Clarice Jones and Flaxie Holcombe, of Cornell University, visited their parents and friends in this city this week. Mr. James W. Wright, was the guest of his parents in Baltimore, Md., this week. Miss Alexina Dabney spent a very pleasant stay in Baltimore last week, as guest of Miss Alma Stewart. The Senior Normal School dance was well attended on Thursday evening at the Auditorium Hall. The reception given by the class of 1910, of the Armstrong Technical High School Friday evening was one of the most select affairs this year. pleasant stay here as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dulaney. Miss Jeanette Wilson of Columbus, Ohio, arrived in this city on Tuesday of last week to spend the Easter holidays as guest of Mrs. William Blackwell. Mr. Fred. Parker, has returned after a very pleasant stay in Harrisburg, Pa., as guest of his cousin, Mrs. Caroline Patten. Nothing funny about it, people just like to deal at the drug store of Board and McGuire, that's all. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, 65 N street, northwest, was a gay scene Monday evening. Their daughter, Miss Ruth, entertained some friends in honor of Miss Etta Crawford; and Mrs. Capps of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. Pearl Hill, formerly of Atlanta, Ga. The evening was pleasantly spent, and at nine o'clock the jolly guests were ushered into the dining room, where a table laden with all the delicacies of the season awaited them. The happy gathering departed at a late hour, then reluctant after spending such an enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs., S. A. McKinley of 63 P street, northwest, had as their guests their daughter, Mrs. Bessie Austin and son in-law, Rev. Austin, who is pastor of a church in Lincoln, Va. Rev. Austin was en route to Conference in Pittsburg, Pa. They were the recipients of many social functions while here. Mrs. M. E. Washington, who has been the guest of her cousin, Mrs. M. C. Maxfield, will leave for Proctor, Vt., Monday. Miss Lizzie Pinkney of this city is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Wallace of Williamsport, Md. Miss Crawford and Mrs. Copps have been the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Pope of No. 12 N street, n. w. A. W. Dangerfield, author of Religious and Industrial Training, of 1408 Corcoran street, spent the Easter holidays at his beautiful home in Virginia, with his parents. The Bee hopes that he had a lively time, as he is a regular reader. CHILDREN ENTERTAINED. Miss Florence A. Brooks, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander H. Brooks, of 2034 Seventeenth street northwest, entertained quite a company of children in honor of her tenth birthday anniversary on Monday evening. lost from 5 till 8.0 o'clock p.m. Space will not allow for a full description of the table, which was so daintily and luxuriously prepared, in keeping with the elegant taste of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, who so artistically prepared the repast. The decorations of small potted plants and the centerpiece of exquisite roses, carnations and many others added to the beautiful showing. The presents were many, showing the appreciation of the little hostess. Among those asked to the reception were Misses Lucile Bryant, Alice Scott, Elinor Bryant, Edna and Gladys Scott, Sophronia Simms, Beatrice Jackson, Henrietta and Olivette Davis, Annie Shamwell, Clifford Farmer and Miss Emma V. Manning; Masters Ralph Scott, Emory Davis, William Pinkney, Raymond Brooke, Ernest DuBois and Miss Leona DuBois, of Rochester, New York. At a later hour the parents of the children and Miss Brooks of Minor School joined them and quite an enjoyable and pleasant evening was spent. BETHEL LITERARY "The Race Problem in the light of the Bahai Revelation" is the subject to be discussed at Bethel Literary Tuesday night. The suenkers pre Joseph H. Hannen of this city, and Dr Ameen Fareed of Hafai i Palestine. Arabia music will be chanted. Rev. W. A. Ray, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, was the recipient of a beautiful surprise birthday party, Friday night, March 25th. The surprise was very carefully arranged, having been under way since February 11th, when a band of ladies of the church met and organized for that purpose with the following officers: Miss Effie Middleton, president. Miss Leola LeBrandt, secretary. Miss Lizzie E. Husley, treasurer. So careful was an arrangements from start to finish that he never suspicioned any thing pertaining to it, and as a consequence had accepted an engagement to preach at Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church where another Birthday reception was also in waiting for him at the close of THE EASTER SALEAND BAZAAR by the Aassociated clubs of the Washington Conservatory of Music which opened this week at the Conservatory building 902 T St., will be continued Wed., Thurs., and Fri. nights of the week ending April 9th, 1910. Special psograms each night, music and danc ing. Admission 10 Cents his sermon and which lasted until a late hour, causing him to be late reaching the one which was awaiting him at his residence. He reached home about 11 o'clock and found his home besieged with the jolly party. He was presented with four beautiful oak library chairs, the presentation speech was made by Attorney J. Lewis Taylor, one of the Trustees of the church. In his reply Rev. Ray showed a great deal of feeling and sincerity in his appreciation of the surprise. They then sat down and enjoyed an elaborately prepared table of various dishes, etc., in season and remained until a late hour. PURPLE LETTER BANQUET. One of the most brilliant receptions and banquests, or known as the Purple Letter Banquet, took place last evening in the two main auditoriums of Odd Fellows Hall, by Columbia Lodge, No. 85, I. B. P. O. E. of W. Elks. Mr. W. R. Robinson, master of ceremonies, was introduced by Exalted Ruler Mr. Charles D. Freeman in a most eloquent and timely address. The master of ceremonies in a pleasing and jovial manner, outlining the objects and aims of this great organization. Both halls were beautifully decorated in a most elaborate style. The music was furnished by the Manumental Orchestra. The menu was served in a novel and unique manner. The Calander. Rev. Strother. Our Chaplain. Clam Bouillon C. D. Freeman. Our Exalted Ruler. Saltines Kalamazoo Celery Our Elk, J. H. Shepherd. Olives S. H. Wilkins. Our Elk. Oysters, a la Newberry B. L. Gaskins. Our Esteemed Leading Knight. Fillet of Beef, Ox Champoner. A. W. Beckett Our Esteemed Loyal Knight. Mash Potatoes Green Peas Our Elk, J. N. Anderson Chicken Salad, Mayonnaise, Our Esteemed Lecturing Knight. Potato Salad, Ala. A. J. Gaskins, District Deputy. Mixed Pickles H. W. Hunter. Our Secretary. Nearo Politan Ice Cream Elk Quartette. Assorted Cakes R. G. Smoot. Our Trustee. Comport of Fruit J. D. Lawson. Our Elk. Punch Romeau Wm. Brown. Our Elk. Elk's' Milk W. R. Robinson. Master of Social Session. Soft Drinks James M. Jackson Our Elk. At the conclusion of the supper toasts were responded to; the toast- master was Mr. M. A. J. Gaskins. They were as follows: Toast in Song "Drink only to me with thine eyes." Elks' Quartette. Toastmaster A. J. Gaskins Solo and Chorus, "The Garden of Roses," by Schmid, by the Quartette, Carey Robinson. Introduction of Toastmaster C. D. Freeman. Kentucky Babe, Quartette, by Geibel. Columbia Lodge, No. 85, I. B. P. O. E. of W. Benjamin L. Gaskins. Solo and Chorus Lewis Ambler "Roll on, Thou Deep and Dark Blue Ocaen," by H. W. Petria. The Grand Lodge J. W. Patterson The Press Hon. W. C. Chase The Elks and their great uplift Lieut. R. E. S. Hoemeyer Members of Quartette. Carey Robinson, First Tenor; C. Lee, second tenor; C. Sumner Beale, baritone; Wm. H. Jones, basso; Lewis Ambler, music director. Many of the speeches were logical, eloquent and entertaining. At the conclusion of the speeches the following dance programme was carried out: 1. Grand March, Daughters of America. 2. Waltz, 'Scuse Me Today. 3. Two-step, Temptation. 4. Barn Dance, By the Light of the Silvery Moon. 5. Two-step, Dusty. 6. Waltz, In the City where Nobody Cares. GREAT MURDER TRIAL GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AUXILIARY CLUB OF: TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH TRUE REFORMERS HALL 12th and YOU STREETS, NORTHWEST FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 15, 1910. AT 7:30 P. M., SHARP THE COURT JUDGE OF COURT, MR. W. CALVIN CHASE; PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF EMPIRE, MR. T. S. JONES. CLERK OF COURT, MR. P. W. FRISBY, ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT, MR. A. W. SCOTT, MR. M. T. CLINKSCALES. THE CASE DEPENDENT, PRINCE CARL—MR. EAR OF 1765, THE BODY OF QUALITY FOUND IN THE MEDITERRANEAN NICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. CIRCLE POINTED TO THE GUILT, IMMEDIATELY DISAPPEARED DISCOVERED THAT FIFTY NORTH OF JEWELRY OWNED. THE CAUSE OF THE MURDER IN THOUSAND DOLLARS WAS PREHENSION OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENT. Rose, president of the Auxiliary O Church chairman. Mrs. Rosa S. Anna·Rudd, Mrs. Mary Curtis, Laura DeLaney, Mrs. Sarah Blair Hughes, Jesse Jones. ADMISSION 25 CENTS TO THE LYRIC ORCHESTRA. REFRESHMENTS J. ANDERSON TAYLOR, PASTOR, sales at True Reformers' Hall and N. W. NO COLOR LINE IN BEAUTY. Beautiful women have creole color, some others have white faces, and others some very handsome girls have light skins. No matter what color your skin, bright and smooth, by using Combe as handsome as your features will in Wonder Creme" is used by aristocrats, woman, no matter what color he like her face look attractive. "Combe proves any face like magic. One white sample and one pink sample in Creme" for 10 cents; also sample 10 cents. If you send 60 cents, we Wonder Comb. This magnetto-nefore using. M. B. Berger York. THE DEFENDENT, PRINCE CARL—MR. RUFUS DELONG. IN THE YEAR OF 1765, THE BODY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH WAS FOUND IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE POINTED TO THE GUILT OF PRINCE CARL, WHO IMMEDIATELY DISAPPEARED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT EIFTY MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF JEWELRY OWNED. BY THE QUEEN WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MURDER. A REWARD OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WAS OFFERED FOR THE APPREHENSION OF THE PRINCE. Mrs. Lucy Rose, president of the Auxiliary Club of Trinity Baptist Church chairman. Mrs. Rosa Carter, vice president; Mrs. Anna Rudd, Mrs. Mary Curtis, Mrs. Fannie Taylor, Mrs. Laura DeLaney, Mrs. Sarah Blackwell, John Green, Thomas Hughes, Jesse Jones. REV. J. ANDERSON TAYLOR, PASTOR. Tickets on sale at True Reformers' Hall and Mrs. Rose, 1026 21 street, N. W. Some beautiful women have creole color, some have Indian brown color, others have white faces, and others have black velvet faces. Some very handsome girls have light brown skin with pink cheeks. No matter what color your skin may be, if you keep it clear, bright and smooth, by using Complexion Wonder, you will be as handsome as your features will permit. "Complexion Wonder Creme" is used by aristocratic white women, and any woman, no matter what color her complexion may be, can make her face look attractive. "Complexion Wonder Creme" improves any face like magic. We send one white sample and one pink sample of "Complexion Wonder Creme" for 10 cents; also sample of Wonder Hair Grow for 10 cents. If you send 60 cents, we send all these samples with a Wonder Comb. This magnetto-metallic comb can be heated before using. M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rect or Street, New York. SCHWARTZ The Popular Jeweler 824 Seventh St.,(near Eye) Jewelry Remade Bring your old rings, Brose Jewery here for Repairs. We kinds of repair work and charts for FIRST CLASS Workman Your Eyes Need Glass If you have headaches, pain to read well. aywur old rings, Brooches, Pins, Watches are for Repairs. We make other jewell repair work and charge THE LOWEST T CLASS Workmanship. Heed Glasses have headaches, pain in the eyes or if you well. Bring your old rings, Brooches, Pins, Watches and other jewery here for Repairs. We make other jewelry, do all kinds of repair work and charge THE LOWEST PRICES for FIRST CLASS Workmanship. Your Eyes Need Glasses If you have headaches, pain in the eyes or if you can't see to read well. OUR OPTICIAN WILL EXAMINE YOUR EYES FREE AND TELL YOU WHAT'S THE TROUBLE. SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES FROM $1 UP JEWELRY-DIAMOND 824 7th St Richardson's P EWELRY-DIAMOMDS-SILVERWARD 47th St. Northw Richardson's Pure Drug Store Richardson's Pure Drug Store 316 4½ Street, S. W. Just received a large assignment of fresh drugs and a large collection of very fine toilet preparations, Easter goods, and many useful articles, just the thing you desire for Easter offering. Richardson's Old Reliable Pure Drug Store, 316 41/2 Street, S. W. and 14th and RStreets, N. W. Just received a large assign collection of very fine toilet prep useful articles, just the thing you Richardson's Old R 316 4½ S and 14th and H ATLANTIC O SPEND YOUR VACATION Open for The Girnnage House, 1711 J. Special rates for Lenten and tion in select cottage section cou light sunny rooms, large parlors, and refined class of patrons. The Family House Par Ex your mother, your sister, your American and European pla Lightfoot, Manager; E. Girnnage ed a large assignment of fresh drugery fine toilet preparations, Easter get just the thing you desire for Easter. Richardson's Old Reliable Pure Drugs 316 4½ Street, S. W. and 14th and RStreets, N. W. NTIC CITY E OUR VACATION N BESIDE THE Open for the Season. Image House, 1711 Artic Avenue, Atts for Lenten and Easter Seasons. Cottage section courteous service, hears, large parlors, baths, excellent dress of patrons. City House Par Excellence. A place your sister, your wife or your daund European plan.. For rates, etager; E. Girnnage, Proprietor. ATLANTIC CITY EASTER SPEND YOUR VACATION BESIDE THE SEA Open for the Season. The Girnnage House, 1711 Artic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Special rates for Lenten and Easter Seasons. Central location in select cottage section courteous service, home comforts, light sunny rooms, large parlors, baths, excellent table. Select and refined class ofpatrons. The Family House Par Excellence. A place you can bring your mother, your sister, yourwife or your daughter. American and European plan... For rates, etc., write J. A. Lightfoot, Manager; E. Girnnage, Proprietor. 7. Quadrille, Palace Life. 8. Two-step, The Richmond. 9. Barn Dance, Abie, Take an Example from Your Fader. 10. Two-step, Keep Your Foot on the Soft Pedal. 11. Waltz, Good Night, Dear. 12. Auld Lang Syne. Committee of Arrangements. W R. Robinson, chairman: I N. maches, Pins, Watches and other make other jewelry, do all THE LOWEST PRICES ship. in in the eyes or if you can't see SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES FROM $1 UP . Northwest ment of fresh drugs and a large varations, Easter goods, and many a desire for Easter offering. reliable Pure Drug Store, street, S. W. Streets, N. W. ITY EASTER N BESIDE THE SEA the Season. Artic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. Easter Seasons. Central loca- rteous service, home comforts, baths, excellent table. Select excellence. A place you can bring wife or your daughter. n.. For tates, etc., write J. A. e, Proprietor. Anderson, vice chairman; Jos. D. Lawson, treasurer; R. G. Smoot, secretary; Wm. Brown, floor manager; A. W. Beckett, sergeant-at-arms; Wm. Freeman, custodian; S. L. Taylor, Wm. H. Toliver, A. W. Bundy, A. J. Gaskins, Solomon Dade, W. H. Scroggins, George Hamilton, J. H. Shepherd. _ IT IS THE NEW EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION LincomM Memortal Dt CAPITAL, $400,000 | — ams ON = FIRST OFFERING ae 2 : G4 oe a P _ 3 $100,000 OF STOCK AT PAR a or. _ $10.00 PER SHARE we | .To be paid for = i Easy Payment \. oe - ‘ Se . . Why? | Riera ei ‘Wr iy - Because| yi merrrsninge i teeta bce a ae , “E ee Se ee _ see a “ Ss Tear off and mail with your remittance for First Payment = Lincoln Memow ilding Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W., Washington,D. C. Gentlemen; - : Find inclosed.......-.ssees2++..---ss0e-+00++--dollars as first payment on .......... «++++.+.8hares of stock in.the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, upon the following terms and conditions: 5 First: That the price at which I purchase this stock is ten dollars per share. . Second. That the stock issued to me shall be fully paid and non-assessable. ® Third., That if purchased on deferred payments that the first payment shall not be Jess than 10 per cent of sre purauass Price. . . : . 7 Fou: That my contract of purchase will be issued to me for the number of shares applied for upon my first payment, ‘ Namic....ccceccerscecscncsceseccesenseses 6s BECP ESTING ona deme eeeaeaenenes WASHINGTON IS THE SEAT OF OUR NATION’S GOVERNMENT. (£00 Cys Of the Wore are ON Wasnington.. “One-thitd 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. 7 There are seven theatres in Washington, supported by a white population of 241,923— and a few foolish Negroes willing to be colon- ized in the galleries, the only place to which the Negro is admitted. . THERE IS NOT A SINGLE FIRST- CLASS OFFICE BUILDING in the city of Washington, where a colored professional or business man or woman, and there are hun- dreds of them in the National Capital, can ob- | tain business quarters, JUST THINK OF IT! 100,000 enterprising, thrifty, intelligent people, through race preju- dice, swept completely out of the business dis- trict of Washington; 100,000 genteel, prosper- ous, amusement loving people deprived of every form of theatrical entertainment unless willing to submit to the most humiliating con- ditions, Every colored man and woman IN Wash- ington. . . Every colored man and woman VISITING Washington. Every colored man and woman in America, familiar with the true state of the Negro in Washington, realizes that a theatre, store, and office building, operated by the Negroes, for the Negroes, is A NECESSITY. The welfare of the race demands it. The self-respect of the race demands it. Any enterprise resting its hope of success upon. 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 prosperous professional and busi- ness men. The enterprise is exceptional in two respects: First—It is absolutely safe. Second—It promises enormous possibilities as a money maker, Features that must appeal to every man or ‘woman with a few dollars to invest, and you are such a man or woman or you would not. have read .this far. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILD- ING COMPANY has surveyed the field care- fully, and it KNOWS that hundreds of tenants are available for the offices, that dozens of merchants are ready to rent the stores, and that 100,000 people are anxious to patronize the theatre extlusively, and make it the best ce . £ ff Wahek. “5 & 4 Jo Ne oe Te LE 7 os oe 1 Se ee oa | pee i mi = 1: | eS Baba ye + Be tes me oFFs,. LP Rg Re Orne Gibtie ee ree its OTE cate See Em FE Fem RIPE ru | a eg era Pp BEER ER RE EBEEEE E < “ FB RP NE Be YEE Ele Fo xg : sn ba soy fase ae ca, Corael. Lone wa m “5 1 ‘ i Ri! “3 A BERR ER RESP RR ER Ey .. & BOER SE BS (Boy a ee del yep ren wen 4 Sele Pak es Bee Pigg FF FES (a ao = vor am Bes be a 4 ae eee I a * : : - a a ba BOR eit (2 A | A « : fa pe See a a i ie os ave pat § b>. Skt a : -+ Proposed Front Elevation . LINCOLN MEMORIAL OFFICE AND THEATRE BUILDING s WASHINGTON, D. C. € paying amusement place in America, It will also have a theatre, whicl IT KNOWS ALL THIS AND IT IN- ized at prices ranging from 10 to VITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE in an en- only x per cent of the total colored terprise ABSOLUTELY DEVOID OF RISK, of the city of Washington, will enat where every dollar will be invested in the best pany to pay 15 per cent on its tota of Washington Real Estate, that increases in tion. Equal in all to 20 9-10 per ce value annually at the rate of 554 per cent— may be added the land value incr nearly DOUBLE bank interest. » per cent. Even that is good enough for most people, Now, all this is Conservatively E but the LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING Banl:s and Insurance Companie: COMPANY will do better than that. It will enterprises like this with their dep have offices and stores and lodge rooms, which’ policyholders’ money—YOUR 1 will earn, on a conservative estimate, at least YOU get only about 3 or 3% per $23,200 per year. Equal to 5 9-10 per cent per banks or insurance companies keep annum. . THE LINCOLN MEMORIAI W. SIDNEY PITTMAN, President. Architect. © 7 Washington, D. C. DR SAMUEL G. ELBERT, ast V.-Pres, SAMUEL W. RUTHERFORD, ad Y.-Pres, Physicias. Managec National Benefit Assetiauon . Wilmington, Del. Washington, D. C. GEORGE F. COLLINS, Counsel DR. CHAS. H._ MARSHALL, Treasurer ‘Attorney , 2 ‘Physician ‘Washington, D. C. : Washington, D. C. WILLIAM A. BOWIE, Secretary . Secretary Laborers’ Building and Loan Ass'n Washington, D.C, -DR L. H. SINGLETON, Auditor J. L. FORBES Pharmacist Real Estate and Loans ‘ Washington, D. ¢. ! Norfolk, Va S. H, BOLLING GEORGE W. ROBINSON Contractor and Builder Merchant Lynchburg, Va. ‘Washington, D. C. JOHN W. LEWIS, - i . President Lathross Building ana Zoan Ass'n te Washington, a 7 George W. Robins: Dr. Wm. L. Board.....Washington, D, C. Hon. John C. Dancy....Wathington, D. C. RE, Frazier........+-..+--Pittsburg, Pa. Henry Forrest...... ..-Waghington, D. C. B. F. Hailstorks......Wasbington, D. C. L, R, Henderson,......-.--Hampton, Va. Thomas L. Jones.... .. Washington, D. C. Dr. W. W. Jones.....-..Deanwood, D. C. Joseph N. Lawson......Washington, D. C. "J. Henry Lewis..... .. Washington, D. C. It will also have a theatre, which, if patron- ized at prices ranging from ro to 50 cents, by only 1 per cent of the total colored population of the city of Washington, will enable the Com- pany to pay 15 per cent on its total capitaliza- tion. Equal in all to 20 9-10 per cent, to which may be added the land value increase of 55% per cent. Now, all this is Conservatively Estimated. Banl:s and Insurance Companies engage in enterprises like this with their depositors’ and policyholders’ money—YCUR money, | but YOU get only about 3 or 3% per cent. The banks or insurance companies keep the balance. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILD- Tear off and mail for Free Prospectus : , Lincoln Memorial Building Company, | x 7 ; 494 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D. C. Gentlemen; . . 4% . . = I have read your advertisement and desire further informttion regarding {}e Lincoln Memorial Build- ing Company. . . Please send me by retnrn mail, free of charge, prospectus of the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. It is understood that there is no obligation on my part whatsoever. NAO) 00: wcenenserecsnecanreeeeearinsureeewiaaceecisemane coaasai ene oe ee StROCb ren ceer caine: necacceascnwsi Sane ERE aeeee City... see eneeeeeee Statens. a a. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS W. SIDNEY PITTMAN, President. Architect. * Washington, D. C. /BERT, ast V.-Pres, SAMUEL W. RUTHERFORD, ad Y.-Pres, clas Managec National Benefit Assetiauon on, Del. Washington, D. C. LLINS, Counsel DR. CHAS. H._ MARSHALL, Treasurer ney, : 3, Physician n, D. C. Z ‘Washington, D. C, WILLIAM A. BOWIE, Secretary Secretary Laborers’ Building and Loan Ass'n Washington, D.C, LETON, Auditor J. L. FORBES acist Real Estate and Loans a, D. & ! Norfolk, Va LLING GEORGE W. ROBINSON nd Builder Merchant rg, Va. ‘Washington, D. C. JOHN W. LEWIS. - President Laborers’ Building and Zoan Ass'n a Washington, B. © ADVISORY BOARD a 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 aliotted to. him. This does not mean that the price of stock will REMAIN at $10.00 per share. It is $1a.0¢ NOW. It will advance in price far beyord $10.00, just as railroad and public utility stock goes to several times par. So will the Liacon Memorial Building Company’s stock go to several times its present value. This means that a share of stock eoating $z0.0a NOW will be worth $40.00 whem stocic goes to four times par. Estimates show that the Company’s earnings will be 20 per cemt, smd. that is four times par, with every dollar in- vested in Real Estate. THE BEST in the eity of Washington, where values are as firmly feed as the Rock of Gibraltar. 7 This does not mean that the price of stock will remain at $10.00 per share. It is $20.00 NOW. If the Company, as it is estimated, pays 20 per cent, a $10.00 shar2 of stock will be worth $40.00. If it pays 40 per cent, a single share of $10.00 stock will be worth $80.00. Just as railroads and public utility stocks increase in value, so will the Lincoln Memorial Build- ing Company’s stock increase in price. The first allotment of stock at $10.00 a share is being rapidly subscribed, and the next allot- ment will be $12.50 per share, to which point it will soon be advanced; therefore, you are urged to avail yourself of the present oppor- tunity to get in as completely on the ground floor as any one of the Company’s Directors are. . The Company’s Directors, by the way, are men of sterling worth, integrity and honor, as you are possibly aware, or can easily ascertain through any COMMERCIAL AGENCY. Their names are at the top of this page. They have unbounded faith in the future of the Company. They have invested THEIR hard earned money in it, and they advise you to in- vest YOUR money side by side with theirs. DCN’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 uvon each'share subscribed for. DO IT NOW. Before you lay this paper down cut out the coupon on the lefthand corner of this page and mail to-day, with remittance for first payment if for but one share of stock. We shall be glad‘at all times to give you any further information desired, and again invite you to join us in this enterprise. Very truly yours, LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY, 4204 Louisiana Ave. Wachincotnan TDC Robert Mattingly....-..Wasbingtoa, Dy © RH, Merchant..,.. +...-Lyacbusg, Va. Zeph. R. Moore......-.Washingtam, D. C. Dr. J. W. Morse.....-.Washingtoa, D. G J. W. Nimocks.......-....Meridlaa, Misa EL W. Pearson...-........Asheville, N.C F. A. Rontan.........+. Washington, D. C RW. Thompson.......Washingtoa, D. C. Wm. H. Watts......+..Washiagtos, D. ¢ W. R. Willlams........Washingtoa, D.C “Tims Spendid Six-Picce Set oi W. HM. 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De ee ee ee ee PAUL, "316 Four-and-a-nalf Street, S. W., As usual, invites the public to visit his . MAMMOTH STORE Stocked with everything in the Deug Hine Easter offeings in ev- ery design, Pure drags. Pre sciptions carefully comipounded. RICHARDSON’S DRUG SS ey: Old Colonial Records Show Act Was Attempted In 1656 — The Punishment. Bt ts not necessary to give up our pleus fafth in the superior political morality of our forefathers when ws learn that even in the first generation of Bostonians was found a ballot stuf- fer. ,| fhe same record which reveals thia i records also {ta instant repudb and punishment. It was on the enth day of January, 1655, 35 ‘peers after the settlement of Boston, @ccerding to the quaint records pre werved of the king’s chapel, that a weferendum was held as to whether @ part of the land should be allenated. The old chronicle runs: “The In- kabitants proceeded to bring in thelr votes; and when the Selectmen were recelving ‘em at the Door of the Hall they observed one of the Innabitants, viz, John Pigeon, to put in about 2 dozen with the word Yea wrote on all of ‘em, being charged with so do tmg, he acknowledged It, and was thereupon Ordered by the Moderator to pay a Fine of Five Pounds for put ting fn the settlement of boston a> coraing to Me mors tin Oné Vote according to Law, and the Moderator thereupon declared to the Inhabitants that they must draw ard bring in their Votes again in Manner as before directed, and the Inhabitants aacord- ingly withdrew and the Votes being brought in and sorted it ‘appeared that there were Four Hundred and two Votes and that there was two ht > red and five Yeas and one hundred and ninety-seven Nays.” — Boston ‘Transcript. —___ BITTER WAS THE AWAKENING Bleeping Owner of Millions Brought Back to Earth by Stern Yet Modest Demand. “I dreamed last night that beginning ‘with $100 I pyramided my bets on the stock market so that fn a little while I bad $2,000,000,000,” sald 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 J had more money than I could ever spend and {f 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 F already had to establish % great Institution where all the art- | ists and yriters and sculptors might work free from pecuntary annoyances, | and raise the standard of beauty in all the arta throughout the world, The last man who came to beg me to stop making money was my attorney. | 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 | 2 wore ua"—New York rress. Kecits. ie caddie? Ok, Gone Wemca . SELF-TIGHTBNING SHMARSYpi1. ws. % ees, amiga mi} Fotssn 3 ~e™ aN aor o F < Pogsets WS: 2Se ae aay or Forge’ ee Be geS e525 WSs i 423 wa Six Sas i §z Beles > ’ ie aye 8 4 S k Zostea . 335 ° 2 2 =< gige sR age $820k i in. zgm wok } j 6 : ly . 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Name Otte ee etee eens ence reese AMOS Lo... cece eee teeeeeee® Name Tete te een eeeeecee sees AGTeSS file ceeecceecssnen cee —_—_._ Saree 7 James H Win low: ; UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER, ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. remus MOST REASONABLE - TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. iT? Seer : r , F James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR.. zi "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 14285. ,, , 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. . John T. Rhines and Company Carriages for Hire, Telephone, Main 194 Funeral Directors and Embalmers, | Bodies Cremated as Well as Interred Satisfaction Guaranteed. | 600 Second Street S. W, Washington, D. C. | h SKELETON MILITARY MAST Picturesque Feature of tha Battleship Is Belng Supplanted By a Struc *' ‘ture of Steel. Boston.—One of the most pictur esque features o” the battleship is rapidly on its way to the scrap heap. The military mast, that heavy steef column of which most ships of Uncle Sam’s navy carried a pair, fore and aft, which had fighting tops from the Platforms of which machine guns could be used to pop away at torpede boats or like craft, is being reg: as obsolete. : The military mast was conside: not 80 very long ago, a “formidable feature of the equipment of a battle ship. Now, it is being supplanted by a skeleton mast, a stranded structure of steel sufficiently open in its inter. Keg aso . cae Il oa ee |. ne ns en ee New and Old Masts of the Battleship Missourl. ; lacing of supports to permit of the least possible damage from the shots of the enemy. It has been shown by experiments that this form of structure will stand the greatest amount of puncture from shots before it collapses, and so the Davy department is replacing the more or less solid structures with this grapevine arrangement. The new mast, while rising to the height of the topmast of the old style, 4s only about one-fifth of the weight, : Rveraging about 7,000 pounds, as ‘against 34,600 pounds of most masts of the old style. The height of the ‘new masts from the water to the look- out fs about 120 téet, or approximately the same as the old ones, but the “eye” of the ship is infinitely safer on the top of.the new masts than it was on the top of the old wooden topmasts. The illustration very adequately shows the masts on the battleship Missouri recently fitting at the Charlestown navy yard, the foremast being the new model and the. main- mast the old. NEGRO AT THE NORTH POLE Matthew Henson, Peary’s Valet, Proves That Black Man Can Stand Coldest Weather, New York.—The general supposition that the negro can't stand cold weath- er and Is a warm climate person only, is refuted in the case of Matthew Hen- son, Commander Robert E. Peary’s personal servant. Among the interest- ing announcements connected with the north pole discovery was the state- ment that Henson was the only civil- ized person with Peary when the top - aM Cs pA & Fe Z SAS RS Lae of the world was discovered. Henson, in fact, says it was he who ralsed the stars and stripes at the “great rail” and that he taught the Eskimos to cheer when the American flag was un- furled. Walter Kitchener at Disadvantage. Gen. Walter Kitchener, who {s sta. tioned at Bermuda, is a brother of Lord Kitchener, and this fact has worked against him rather than for him. He {s considered a clever sol- dier {n England, and at the time of the war in South Africa it was thought that he would recefve an im- portant post that would become va- cant. He was passed over and his brother, Lord Kitchener, was asked for the reason. “It should have gone to my brother,” he sald, “but if I had given it to him everybody would have yelled ‘favoritism’ at the top of their voices, 80 I picked someone else.” Walter Kitchener was expected at Cape Town at a railway station once when an old Jady rushed in excitedly and asked at what platform Lord Kitchener was expected to arrive. No one seemed to know anything about his visy* until it finally dawned upon the staff officer that she had heard of the arrival of his brother. He in- formed her that this was only Kitch ener that was expected. “I call ita shame that this man, whoever he may be, should be allowed to use Lord Kitchener’s name; the governmeut ‘ought to do something about it,” sha ai stalking majestically out of the station. “PEGGOTTY” HUT A SAD RUIN Yarmouth Scenes Which Dickens De scribed In His Story of “David \ Copperfield.” London.—A Yarmouth hundred of herring really counts 132, and io many ways the inhabitants of the old tor are credited with an open-handed zal erosity. Peggotty told David Copper Geld, you remember, that it was the finest place in the untverse, to which the boy replied that “a mound or two might have improved {t, and also that if the land had been a Uttle more “eparated from the sea and the town w% ithe tide had not been quite so much mized up, like toast and water, it would have been much nicer.” But go Pores = ‘presently, when he got into the streets and “smelt the fish and pltch, and oakum, and tallow, and saw the sail ors walking about and the carts jing- Ung up and down over the stones,” Young Copperfield admitted that he had done Yarmouth an injustice, The remains of Peggotty’s hut may atlll be seen, sad and forlorn, alas! but suggestive nevertheless of the quaint home where David was so happy, of Peggotty’s Jokes, of little Emlly’s pretty ways and of the dole- Culness of Mrs. Gummidge. There are many ancient buildings that have stood the test of time better than the queer boathome of Peggotty. For merly Yaruouth was one of the pri cipal ports of England, and its mer chant adventurers enjoyed the pat- ronage of Queen Elizabeth. Its Tol- house claims to be the oldest munict pal building in the kingdom. WILSON WILL GO To MEXICO Minister to Belgium to Succeed Am bassador Thompson in Neigh- boring Republic. Washington.—Hoenry Lane Wilson, American minister to Belginix, will soon be officially named to succeed David BH. Thompson as ambassador to Mexico. Mr. Wilson has been notified of his appointment by the state de partment and {s clearing up his busi- ness at the legation in Brussels pend- ing bis departure for his new post. Mr, Wilson, who {s a native of Craw- fordaville, Ind., has been In the diplo- matic service since 1897, when ho was appointed minister to Chile. He ARS | L Mis AN (} " i P : 2 ie, Henry Lane Wilson. became minister to Belgium in 1905. Before entering the diplomatic service Mr. Wilson was successively editor, lawyer and banker. He is a graduate of Wabash college. Deadheads Must Be Coaxed. Concert givers In Germany find !t more and more difficult to get an au- dlence. Free tickets by no means in- sures one. A Berlin journal tells how audiences at recitals (Berlin often has more than 50 of them in one week) are apt to be made up. Miss N., who plays or sings, sends out about 200 tickets, some of them to prominent persons. One of these fs the wife of Prof. X. She kindly ac- cepta the ticket, but has no Axtantion of attending the concert, so she gives them td her dressmaker, who {2 turn bestows them upon her assistants, who probably may go to the concert. In one case it was found that of 200 free tickets only 47 were used.—Mo sical America. Pulsation and Respiration. Before birth the average number of pulsations per minute Is 150; in the newly born, 140 to 130; during the first year, 130 to 115; second year, 115 to 100; seventh year, 90 to 85; four- teenth year, 85 to 80; adult life, 80 to 70; old age, 70 to 60. At birth there are 44 respirations in one minute; at five years of age, 26; from 15 to 20, 20; from 20 to 25, 18.7; from 25 to $0, 16; trom $0 to 50, 18.1. The average ratio which the number of respirations bears to the number of pulsations In a given time {a 1:4%. ’The temperature of a healthy human adult averages from 98.4°to 96.6, bat 975 and 99 F are within normal. W. C. MARTIN, ATTORNEY, SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Holding Probate Court No. 16353. Administration Docket. Estate of William Fleming, Deceased. Application having been made herein for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and for 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, Harrison Fleming, Edward Fleming and Ethel Fleming, and all others concerned, appear in said Court on Friday, the 22nd ay 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 pubilcation to be not less than thirty days before said return day. Job Barnard, Justice. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Porbate Court. W. C. Martin, Attorney. JOSEPH H. STEWART, ATTORNEY SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of administration on the estate of George W. Lee, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 18th day of February, A. D. 1911; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 21st day of March, 1910. Roberta W. Lee, 1928 11th Street N. W. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Pro- bate Court. Jos. H. Stewart, Attorney. THT WONDER COMB—50c. We have a pomade called "Wonder-Uncurl." If you will heat Wonder Comb and use it to draw this Wonder-Uncurl through your hair, your hair will dress better than ever before. A wonder Comb will last a lifetime. If you send 60 cents, we will send the Wonder Comb, a trial jar of Wonder-Uncurl, and two samples of Complexion Wonder. The latter will make your skin lighter colored everytime it is used, and will make than ever in your life before. Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street, New J. A. PIERRE Orders Delivered Promptly J. A. PIERRE Wholesale and Retail Dealer in COAL, WOOD AND ICE 454 New York Avenue, N. W. Gents Pool Parlor 441 L Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Your Patronage Kindly Solicited J. A. Pierre. Proprietor Easter · Af · Murray'e My Easter opening consists of everything in the line of pure drugs just received. My toilet selections for the season will compare with any to be found in the city. Presents.—Yes, we have them on hand for your Easter offerings. Perfumes of every variety. Murray's Second and D Streets, S. W. READ THE BEE To my friends and the public in general: 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 LAND OF THE LION Before the construction of Washington Park absolutely no place of recreation was affordedthe people of our race, and I proudly point to the fact that I have fulfilled the demands of the people in every respect. You have one of the best and most modernly improved resorts in this part of the country.Washington Park with its myriads of electric lights, mammoth scenic railway, huge carrousel, dance hall and numerous smaller amusement devices is surpassed in point of natural beauty and modern equipment by no resort south of New York. By perseverance and an enormous cash outlay I have done this, and now I ask you to show me that I have your hearty support by calling at once and making charters for the coming season. Yours for pleasuure and comfort, Lewis Jefferson. 1910 First Street. S. W. HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST African Mining AND REAL ESTATE CO. 206 Broadway, New York City. ROOMS 16 and 17. ISTOFFERING 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! SEND 10c FOR SAMPLE OF WONDER HAIR GROW ANOTHER 10c FOR 2 SAMPLES OF COMPLEXION WONDER These samples and our information book and the private letter we will write to you will show you how to have all these improvements. We cannot overcome nature, but as far as your individual characterisitie 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 VVER PLAINLY M. B. BERGER & CO., 2 Rector St., New York Ford's Hair Pomade Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merits of the preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? 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Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good"; if you want the best results buy Ford's Hair Pomade. Look for this name — "Charles Ford, Prest." on every package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you We pay postages and express charges to all points in U. R. A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly. a receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 113 Wort Kindle St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. HOLTMAN'S 11. FINE BOOTS AND SHOES --- SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT. WM. MORELAND. PROF. Residence 935 R street n. w. Phone, North 2036. NOTICE TO LADIES Ladies spring is the time to begin to have your scalp treated. If your hair is falling out, growing thin, dry and lifeless, itching scalp; purchase at once a bottle of Mrs. A. J. Smith's HAIR TONIC It will give new life to the hair and clean the scalp. All hair tonic guaranteed under the pure food law and drug act. Ladies who attend the parlors of Mr. Smith will be given free Clipping and singing of the hair. Mrs. A. J. Smith, 935 R Street, N. W. THE BEE We want four thousand more subscribers for The Bee at once and we must have them. 1st. Because The Bee is preparing to come out in a new suit of clothes. 2nd. Because we are about to install an up-to-date job printing office with all modern type. If the patrons of The Bee want a real live, up-to-date journal. To enable us to secure th four thousand additional subscribers the management has decided to make the subscription for The Bee for one year, one dollar and twenty-five cents. This offer will hold good for 30 days. Send your name in at once. OLD MADE NEW. If you want your clothing cleaned, altered or repaired, you should send a card or call at the up-to-date repair establishment. All work guaranteed or money refunded. 614 D street, northwest. A I wish to say that my hair was only about three inches long and so kinky,stiff and harsh I could not manage it at all, but after using two jars of your Her-true-line I have as pretty suit of hair as any lady in Atlanta. I wish every one with curly or kinky hair knew or this wonderful Her-true-line. Mayes. Medicine Company Atlanta, Ga. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR: STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff; and is will straighten the earliest head of hair. The hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heatput into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. Retached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated and is held by a turn of the handle. Use for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a 100. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. 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