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VOL.XXXI NO1 Howard Graduates REGISTRAR SPEAKS AT HOW-ARD UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT. Urges Efficient Work—Advises Creativeness and Warns Against Destructiveness—Diplomas for 110 Students—Treasurer Reports to Trustees $100 on Hand, with All Bills Paid. The commencement exercises of Howard University were held yesterday afternoon at the Metropolitan Church, in M Street between 15th and 16th Streets. Dr. W. T. Vernon, registrar of the United States Treasury, delivered the address to the graduating classes of the university, bringing to them a message of hope for the future. There were 110 in the graduating classes. To them President W. P. Thirkield presented their diplomas at the conclusion of his address. The graduates include students of all departments of the university—medical, law, classical, scientific, teachers and theological. Dr. Vernon's Speech. "It gives me pleasure to speak to the candidates for graduation from this historic institution, noble in tradition—so valuable in its contribution to the great work of uplift and humanity's betterment." Dr. Vernon said. "The day is inspiring because of the presence of those of influence and character who are giving the best in their lives to foster this work. "Gen. O. O. Howard, valiant in war for right, and militant in peace for the cause of the oppressed, left here his monument until remotest time. "Howard University is rich in achievement, rich in tradition and brilliant with illimitable possibilities for the future. Like a city set upon a hill it can never be hid. "It is a great thing to be young and strong; to stand at the threshold of a career; to realize that the struggles of school days are over, and that you stand ready to enter the battle of life. With high hopes and lofty aspirations; with sympathizing teachers and friends; with those who have known and cared for you hoping for the best in your career; with the records of the lives of great men and women of all ages who have done things in life worth while to inspire you how important to you must be true, give this life. "Efficiency" Qualifies for Success. "If I were called upon at the outset to give you in a word the necessary requirement for a successful life, I would say efficiency. It is the watch-word of our day and generation. Never before in the history of the world has it been required in such superlative degree in all departments of activity." "This world is not the world upon which your fathers entered. Within the lifetime of many here today complete revolutions in the moral and physical worlds have been effected. In every line of human endeavor which has seen a forward movement which has literally changed the things that touch our lives, and problems of state which we inherited from the past have been brought to a solution. "These accomplishments have required a high degree of personal power and efficiency. But the permanent good accomplished in the world is the result of the effort of those men who went forth resolved to live lives of service. "That there may be sustained and consistent effort on your part in the service, to which you go, your training here, in this institution, has been of that high character which will enable you to carry the most beneficial and useful gifts to humanity. Creativeness vs. Destructiveness. "Be creative, resourceful, and do not play for fame upon your powers to destroy. In your investigations of old truths, in your search for new ones, carry with you an openmindedness, in order that you might escape the pitfalls of prejudice. "Be not simply an image breaker, tearing down those who have succeeded, fault finding or criticising your seemingly more fortunate fellow-man. "There is no spectacle more disappointing than the trained man who sees nothing of merit in his professional rivals, and who has a mistaken idea that he can best succeed by seeking to belittle them. "It is my earnest hope that your training will not make you seek the retreat of cloistered walls or cultivate reserve which keeps you from direct contact with your fellow-men. Learn to live as much as possible in God's out of doors. Commune with nature; keep in touch with living things. "Your place in this fight must be in the van. The command 'Forward,' must find you far in the front, fighting for those ideals taught here." Degrees Are Conferred. At the conclusion of Dr. Vernon's address President Thirkield conferred the degrees upon the graduating students. The degrees conferred were as follows: Bachelor of arts—Charles W. Barnett, Joanna M. Berry, Norma E. Boyd, Jonathan S. Butts, William Calvin Chase, Jr., Joshua W. Clifford, James F. Dagler, Ethel G. Jones, Leroy E. Jones, Julius H. Love, William A. Love, Reginald L. Lynch, Sarah N. Meriwether, Frederick D. Morris, George W. F. Oldham, Ernest M. Pollard, John C. Ridout, Carrie E. Snowden, Howard H. Summers, Harriet J. Perry, Welford R. Wilson. Bachelor of arts and teacher's diploma—Henley L. Cox, Sadie B. Davis, Bertha Hanson, Rufus J. Haw- THE BEE WASHINGTON DATS ME COME ON JIM WE'L GO OVER THE JIM CROW THEATRE I VEG GOT RINGS ON MY PINGERS WILL BUTINSKY JIM CROW ME JIM CROW THEATRE F. M. GOWAN There are better five-cent theaters conducted by colored Americans than many controlled by the whites, and why do you insist on going where you are not wanted? kins, Alice P. Murray, Phoebe E. Perry. Bachelor of pedagogy—William R. Williams, A. B. Bachelor of divinity—Anthony Deans, John C. Diamond, John T. Jackson, Lloyd A. Perkins. Doctor of medicine—Charles A. Allen, John Harold W. Ayres, Joliet C. Bagley, A. B.; William Henry A. Barrett, Henry C. Bembry, A. B.; Edward Eleazer Best, Harold M. Braithwaite, Clarence E. Brent, Charles S. Brooks, A. B.; William A. Coleman, Michael M. Edwards, John C. Ellis, Alfred W. Harris, Jr., William J. Harvey, Jr., A. B.; George H. Haskins, A. B.; William F. Holmes, LL. B.; Walter M. Levy, Thomas L. Lowrie, Robert A. McDaniel, Edward S. Mason, Clements M. Mecado, Henry H. Muckkroby, John W. Muckkroby, M. Rohlae, Walter L. Scott, Rhapla Stella, Roscoe M. Vaughan and Geo N. Woodard, B. S. Doctor of dental surgery—James B. Brown, Joseph B. Cherry, Conrad F. Clarke, Carey V. Freeman, William D. Giles, William D. Godfrey, Gene B. Goggins, Adolph L. Hymans, Andrew L. Jackson, Isaac M. Lawrence, B. A.; George F. Lumsden, Phar. D.; Moses A. Morrison, B. B.; Egerton L. H. Rance, Park Tancil, Anthony V. Washington, Linford R. Willis Doctor of pharmacy—James H Bynum, Reginald Q. Campfield, Sherwood L, Cattlett, Enoch W. Dickerson, Robert E. Giles, Arthur S. Gray, LL B.; James L. Hathaway, Nathaniel G. Minton, Frank H. Weaver. Bachelor of laws—J. Fenwick Bush, George W. Blackwell, William R. Blackwell, James E. Floyd, Elijah J. Graham, Jr. Robert L. Harvey, Tomnie L. Higgins John G. Hodges, A B.; Joseph H. M. Johnson, Isaac C. Mason, Jesse H. Mitchell, Brown W. Payne, A B.; Charles E. Sexton, Wilfred F. Shellman, Jerome B. Smith, Clifford H. Tavernier, Walter R. Taylor, A B., A B.; M. John W. Thomas, John B. Thorne, Andrew D. Washington, John W. White, Ralph W. White, A B., A M. Funds Low, But Bills Paid. At a meeting of the board of trustees of Howard University yesterday afternoon, Justice Thomas H. Anderson presided, in the absence of Justice Job Barnard. President Thirkield made a report showing that advancement has been attained in all departments during the past year, and that harmony and earnestness prevail. The report commends the high character of the student body, four-fifths of which is self-supporting. The report of the treasurer showed that there is less than $100 in the treasury. While the fund is low, the bills are all paid and the endowment fund is intact and invested. The degree of doctor of divinity was conferred on the Rev. George V. Clarke, of Cleveland, Ohio, class of 1881, School of Theology, the Rev. Matthew M. Clair, pastor of Asbury Church, and the Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, of this city, Dr. Marcus W. Wheatland, an alumnus of the school of medicine, was elected a member of the board of trustees to succeed John F. Cook. Resolutions appreciative of the character and services of Mr. Cook were passed by a rising vote. A number of teachers were reappointed, among them being Prof. P. B. Perkins, Ph. D., of Harvard and Yale. He was made full professor of physics. Theological Alumni Meets. The Alumni Association of the Theological School of Howard University held its twentieth annual meeting and banquet last night. The banquet was served in Minor Hall. President Thirkield of the university made an address of welcome to the alumni. The other speakers included Dr. E. L. Parker, Dr. A. C. Garner, Dean I. Clark, of the Theological School. A resolution was adopted indoring the bill now before the House committee on appropriations providing $20,000 for the agricultural department of the Industrial Institute for Colored Boys and Girls at Tux- The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Rev. Sheton Miller, D. D.; vice president, Rev. J. V. Beaman; secretary and treasurer, Rev. D. E. Wiseman; statistical secretary, Rev. Aquila Sayler; recording secretary, Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins. It was voted to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the association some time next month. Our Soldier Bovs HISTORY OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CADETS In the fall of 1891, Prof. F. L. Cardozo, principal of the High School, then located in the Miner School Building, 17th street, near P street, after conferring with his teachers about the advisability of organizing a military company among the boys of the school consulted Captain Arthur Brooks of the Washington Cadet Corps, whom he wished to act as military instructor. Although there were no funds with which to pay him he consented to do the best he could until funds could be provided. For two years the boys drilled under very adverse circumstances without uniforms or guns. To secure money to purchase the necessary equipment to a military organization an entertainment was given in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church in 1892 by the pupils of the school, the main feature being an "exhibition drill" by the boys under the command of Captain Albert Ridgley. For this occasion they borrowed uniforms from the members of the Washington Cadet Corps. Every one of the uniforms was entirely too large for the boys, but they were so enthusiastic that they put paper, pillow cases, shawls, etc., into the trousers and coats of the borrowed uniforms to make them "fit" and fit they did. The sight was ludicrous but the spirit was most commendable. At the beginning of the next school year, 1893, the first uniformed company of the Colored High School Cadets was organized and after a competitive examination the following officers were chosen: Captain, Lewis Cornish; first lieutenant, James Walker; second lieutenant Benjamin Washington; third lieutenant, Marcellus Syphax, the company having about seventy members. President Cleveland, at his second inauguration made a special request that the High School Cadets be a part of personal escort. Of their appearance on this occasion "The Evening Star" of March 4th, 1893, said, in part, as follows: "Today for the first time in their history the High School Cadets participated in an inauguration parade. Today was a momentous one in the history of the Colored High School Cadets for in today's parade their company appeared for the first time in public as a uniformed and fully equipped organization and in spite of the fact that the boys have had the advantage of being drilled only twice a week since November of last year, they made an excellent appearance and clearly indicated that they will with time and experience obtain a high rank in military bearing and profession." It was at this time that the famous "High School March" was composed and dedicated. On May 5, 1893, the same paper said: "The first appearance of this company on March 4, was in very disagreeable weather — a heavy snow storm and an unusually cold blizzard prevailing, the boys were so enthusiastic that their principal, Prof. Cardozo, allowed them to take their place in line. They were in line from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. No sickness resulted, although they were the only soldiers in line without overcoats." The first competitive drill of the High School Cadets occurred at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, April 19th, 1893, when the first platoon under Lieutenant James Walker drilled against the second platoon under Lieutenant Benjamin Washington. Since then every year has witnessed competitive drills, between platoons, at first; and as the organization grew, between companies. The attendance at these competitive drills has become so large that it has become necessary to secure a large field suitably arranged to give the public opportunity to observe them. Since 1893 the winners of these drills' have been as follows: 1893, 2nd platoon — Lieut. Benj. Washington. 1894, 2nd platoon—Lieut. Charles Minkins. 1807, Co. A—Capt. J. Pinckett, M Street. 1908, Co. A — Capt. E. Gray, M Street. 1909, Co. E — Capt. A. Taylor, Armstrong. Out of eight competitions each has been victorious four times, therefore this drill is watched with a great deal of interest by the adherents of both schools. The effect of the formation of the military company and the discipline enforced is most excellent for the general bearing and conduct of the boys. It is observed in their carriage, in the habit of obedience enjoined, and in the thoroughness, precision and quickness required in military maneuvers. It instils the principles of patriotism and loyalty to their flag and their country. It lays the foundation for the future defense of the country. That the boys are made better citizens is shown by the records that so far as is known not one boy who has been an officer of these cadets has ever been arrested, charged with a misdemeanor. In the recent Spanish American war seven of the nine officers selected from this city were formerly members of the High School Cadets. Some of our ex-school cadets are engaged as follows: Albert Ridgely (first captain) Physician, Faculty Freedmen's Hospital; Lewis Cornish, Physician Cincinnati, O.; Benjamin Washington, Teacher A. M. T. School; B. O. Davis, first lieutenant 10th Cavalry, U. S. A.; Charles Minkins, Spanish American war, now in Liberia; Walter Loving, Spanish American war, Band Master U. S. A., 1st lieutenant Constabulatory, Philippines; Frank Steward, Spanish-American war, lawyer, Pittsburg, Pa.; Roscoe, Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools, Washington, D. C.; Major Thomas Green, United States Pure Food Department, Chicago, Ill.; J. Moria Saunders, clerk to Assistant Superintendent Bruce; Benjamin Wade, instructor at Tuskegee, Ala.; Benjamin Hailstorks, druggist, this city; Shermont Catlett, graduate pharmacist; Wm. Manly, electrician, Pitt Plate Class Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. James E. Walker, supervising principal public schools, this city. GILMER SAVED President Taft has just commuted from sentence from dismissal from the United States Army Lieutenant David J. Gilmer of the Philippine Scout Service to the loss of fifteen numbers. Lieutenant Gilmer had been tried by, court marshal as a result of some difficulty between him and a superior officer. That the old reliable Bee continues to publish all the news, and be regarded as the only newspaper pub- By Miss G. B. Maxfield In Statuary Hall, the Capitol Society of Children of the American Revolution, decorated the statutes of thirteen of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, on Decoration Day. About eight thousand witnessed competitive drill between M Street High School and Armstrong Manual Training School, Company A of the M Street School carried off the laurel. All the companies did well. One hundred and seventy-four years ago, on May 29, in Hanover county, Va., was born Patrick Henry. His ringing words, "Give me Liberty or give me death, will ever be in the hearts of all true Americans." Mrs. Julia Ward Howe celebrated her ninety-first birthday anniversary in Boston, Mass. She is loved by all true Americans. Miss Melva B. Wilson of New York, has been commissioned to do the sculptured frieze for the new Catholic cathedral in St. Louis. The frieze will represent fourteen scenes in the life of Christ. It is asserted that the funeral of King Edward cost $1,500,000. This must be paid out of the public fund. Fred W. Carpenter, Secretary to President Taft, has resigned, and has been appointed minister to Morocco. The Durham Textile Mills, the only Negro hosiery mills in North Carolina, has met with such success that it has doubled its capital and working quarters, and within a month, will have in operation a number of new machines. J. M. Johnson of Fountain City, who died at the of 91, is said to have assisted Mrs. Hariett Bucher Stone of Uncle Tom's Cabin fame by means of the underground railroad. The Clansmen by Thos. Dixon, was again barred from playing in Philadelphia, Pa., it was asserted that the play raised race prejudices. A monument to Grover Cleveland has been unveiled at Princeton, N. J. It is hoped that the Republican President will keep faith with the colored Americans as Ex-President Cleveland did. William R. Green of Cleveland, Ohio, son of John P. Green, well known in this city, has been nominated for the legislature by the Republicans of that State. It is hoped that he will be victorious. According to one of our exchanges Mr. A. N. Bryant, the editor and publisher of a colored weekly in Brookhaven, Miss., was ordered to leave the city on the first train and his printing plant was burned to ashes. Oh, the sins, the white men will answer for. Isaac C. Wyman, who graduated from Princeton University in 1848, by his will, made that institution the beneficiary of three to thirty million dollars. We have received a copy of the National Medical Association Journal published at Tuskegee, Ala., which is a credit not only to the management, but to the entire race. Don't fail to get a copy of McCall's Magazine for June. For the first time in the history of the Brown University, a colored student, Gough McDaniels won the Gaston Medal. This medal is awarded annually to the member of the graduating class, who delivers the best original oration in English. Rev. Howard Johnson, the venerable race champion and pastor of Baltimore, Md. was surprised with the gift of a gold headdress unbrella, as an appreciation for having the Maryland bar opened to colored lawyers in March, 1885. A monument has been started for an appropriate celebration throughout the country on June 14, 1911, at the 100th anniversary of the birthday of Harriet Bucher Stowe. Popularity, popularity, popularity—wonder who the popular teachers are? Keep your eyes on the voting contest among the teachers. OF WHAT IS THE MAIDEN DREAMING? Words by ELIZE MARIE DUDLEY. Music by MARIA STRINBERG-ELMORE. 1. 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Other REDUSO models $3.00 per pair upwards to $10.00. s ul, ips es. o quire- THE BROTHER .CLOTHED IN BLACK A host that men call Christians met in a goodly land; From far and near they gathered to form this Gospel Band. And in the hall of meeting a large platform was raised, And chosen leaders sat thereon whom lips of men had praised. Then slowly from the rear there came, a burden on his back, With humble mien, but hopeful look, a brother clothed in black. "What doest thou here?" they asked him. Spoke he in accents clear, "Thank God, I am a Christian, and came to worship here. For many years I've followed the God of wonderous love; Oftimes have I grown weary but strength came from above." "You have no part with us," they said, "your name's not on our book." "Tis on the Book of Heaven," quoth he, with joyful upward look. "We cannot have you here at all," the leader gruffly said. The black man's countenance was sad—he slowly bowed his head. "For such as I Christ died," he said, Then to the leader's car A still small voice came whispering in accents low and clear. "Reach out thy hand," the small voice. A louder voice cried, "No!" His face is black, his face black, though his heart be white as snow." The outer covering fell off, and Lo! there was revealed A form angelic and serene which the black skin had concealed. The false ones stood condemned before this holy man of God: 2. Of 3. The dream of that fearful morning, When in a frightful storm, His boat sank down mid the waters, His life less form was borne, By the dashing waves and the breakers, And laid on the shingle stone; And froze hence and forever, The maid en must be a lone; The maid en must be a lone. BLACK MAMMY Let us raise a shining statue To Black Mammy and Uncle Mose Who taught us gay white children How to put on our fine clothes, And make mud pies and rabbit traps, And how to sing and dance When youth held every pleasure And life was in a trance! My heart beats back to childhood And that Blue Grass sunny land When beaming old Black Manmy Held me by my trembling hand And led me though the meadows In search of birds and flowers Or held me in her loving arms Through sleepy, sunny hours! And through the fearful Civil War That scarred our happy land Black Mammy and dear Uncle Mose Stood by us hand in hand Not knowing whether Blue or Gray Were really riglit or wrong But doing evey duty Then rear on high a monument To truth and trust and love And on it place Black Mammy With her spirit far above And by her side old Mose must stand In laughing ebony hue To glorify the picture Of a pair so fond and true! Does it pay to remove one colored man from office for another? Politicians should never depend on politics. Nothing is any more uncertain than political promises. The last campaign is an evidence of this assertion. None were more faithful than Dancy and Vernon. If you expect nothing you will not be disappointed. The election of Dr. S. 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The council not only refused to grant a permit for the construction of a Philharmonic palace on the site of the now defunct summer circus, but voted to investigate concessions previously granted, looking to the removal of some of the music halls and restaurants now flourishing there. This official action is in keeping with the true Parisian spirit. The one occasion on which the Frenchman looses his pursestrings without a murmur is when an expenditure for municipal embellishment is proposed. No other city watches over the beauty of its boulevards and parks with such fealous care. Succeeding municipal administrations differ widely on all other points, but, whether the government is nationalist or socialist, its first aim is invariably to maintain intact the artistic inheritance of Europe's most beautiful capital. There was almost a revolt, 12 years ago, when a tramway company asked a concession for a track across the averse in a side street. This right was finally bestowed but had the council granted a subsequent application for a track along the Champs Elysees itself the lives of the city legislators would have been threatened by an aroused populace. The single track across the driveway has always been regarded as a scar. It is not improbable that in a few years the tramway company will be required to construct a tunnel beneath the surface of the street. It is by underground passages that the city already is proposing to handle the foot traffic without interfering with the perpetual stream of vehicles or marring the beauty of the thoroughfare through the construction of bridges. The first of these matters Garden of the Tuillerles, Paris. canean passages, leading from side to side of the Avenue des Champs Elysees, has only recently been opened. If this proves as popular as is expected other such tunnels will be constructed under other busy ttreets, notably the grand boulevards. The parkway known as the Champs Elysees, or Elysian Fields, was laid out near the end of the seventeenth century. It was called the Grand Courts at first and was given its present name in the time of Louis XVI. The avenue itself is more than a mile long and is lined from the Place de la Concorde to the. Arc de Triomphe, with pine, lime and chestnut trees. The promenade is the favorite afternoon drive of the fashionable world of Paris and it is there that the badaud, or French cockney, is seen to perfection. On one side is a park, 750 yards long and 40 wide, which is filled with cafes chantants and such amusements and amusement-providers for children as jugglers, marionettes, merry-go-rounds and chocolate vendors. Here idolizing parents stand for hours watching their petit hommes caracolling on wooden horses, while la bonne, in a snowy cap, holds the bables. At night the thoroughfare, brilliantly illuminated, offers a vivid suggestion of fairyland. The Avenues des Champs Elysees is one of the "tungs" of Paris. At each end and all about it are places of importance in the life and history of the city and the state. It almost shirts the River Seine, the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, where there are great art exhibitions, separating the park from the quays at one point. An avenue starting at the Champs Elysees, between the two buildings, crosses the river on the beautiful Pont Alexandre III and leads to Napeleon's tomb. On the opposite side of the Champs Elysees is the Palais de l'Elysees, the official residence of the president of France. It was once the home of Mme. de Pompadour and was occupied in 'later years, successively, by Murat, Napoleon L. Louis Bonaparte and Queen Hortense, Emperor Alexander L. and Duc de Berril. The throughs of motorists, carriage drivers, horse riders and bicyclists who visit the Bols de Boulogue traverse the Avenues des Champs Elysees first. Beyond the Aro the Avenue du Bols de Boulogue leads up past Princesse de Sagan's pink marble palace to the famous wreath. Henry E. Legler of Milwaukee Assumes New Position at Salary of $6,000 Annually. Chicago.—Freer use of books and better facilities for getting them are two of the reforms which book lovers may expect to follow shortly upon the advent of Henry E. Legler, who has entered upon his new duties as public librarian of Chicago. The former Wisconsin newspaperman, who is the administrative head of Chicago's public library, lost no time in going to work to earn the $6,000 salary the board voted him. Arriving in Chicago on an early morning train from his home in Milwaukee, Librarian Legler hurried at once to the beautiful building on Michigan avenue which is to be his workshop and began at once to knuckle down to his task. The new librarian consented to outlining his plans only after expressly M. Henry E. Legler. providing that nothing he should say might be construed as criticism of his predecessor. "The principal aim of a librarian is to get the books under his charge into the hands of the people who want them with the greatest degree of facility commensurate with proper preservation of the books themselves," declared Librarian Legler. "As rapidly as the finances will allow I believe in extending the free-delivery stations. The number of branch libraries ought also to be increased. Free home delivery has been tried in a few cities, but it is not yet necessary for Chicago and does not compare with other and more urgent needs for what money Chicago has to expend on its public library. With the help of the school officials it is our hope that the circulation of books in the juvenile department may be increased to a great extent. "More liberal privileges, it would seem to me, may be extended to card holders. Elsewhere it is not an unusual-custom for patrons of public libraries to be allowed the right of taking out two or three, or even more, books at one time on one card, providing they do not attempt to monopolize books for which there appears to be widespread demand. Here, I am told, the holder of a card may take out only one book at a time. I think that system may be changed with due regard for the convenience of all concerned. "The general trend everywhere also appears to be toward increasing the freedom of admission to book stacks. However, I want to make it clear that whatever changes I recommend will be only after careful consideration and after obtaining the consent of the trustees." Recently Mr. Legler refused an offer to take charge of the St. Louis public library and he also refused an offer to become New York state librarian. He was for many years a newspaper reporter, then became secretary of the Milwaukee school board, and for five years has been in charge of Wisconsin's state library commission, which handles hundreds of traveling libraries. DOGS ON POLICE FORCE Oak Park, Chicago's Fashionable Suburb' is Guarded by Two Canine Thief Catchers. Chicago.—Oak Park, the fashionable western suburb at Chicago, is guarded by dog police. Daring robberies in the village are responsible for the One of the Police Dogs. addition of the dogs to the force and it is a noticeable fact that since the two dogs, "Nick Carter" and "Jesse James" have been on the force that hold-up men and burglar have not been so busy. The dogs are trained to follow a trail over any kind of a road, whether it be an oilled thoroughfare or a common country road. H. G. Strumpfer of Hammond, Ind., is the owner of "Nick" and Jesse." He says they will rid Oak Park of crooks. Old policemen, however, are skeptical. Madden Bros. Inc. 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Post Afro-American Accommoda- tion in the District. a large assignment of fresh drugs and a large fine toilet preparations, Easter goods, and many just the thing you desire for Easter offering. Bardson's Old Reliable Pure Drug Store, 316 4½ Street, S. W. and 14th and RStreets, N. W. EUROPEAN AND AMERI- AN PLAN. Good Rooms and Lodging, 50, 75c. and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a Call James Oteway Holmes, Prep. Washington, D. C. Main Phone 2314. MCCALL PATTERNS 10 OR 15 MORE RIGHTER MCCALL'S MAGAZINE 50 YEAR MAGAZING A FIRE PATTERN WECALLS MAGAZINE 50 YEAR NOW READY Celebrated for style, perfect fit, simplicity and reliability nearly 40 years. Sold in nearly every city and town in the United States and Canada, or by mail direct. More sold than any other make. Send for free catalogue. MCCALL'S MAGAZINE in any other fashion magazine—million a month. 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We build for our customers' needs. --- A CHANCE FOR REAL FREEDOM 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 FOR SALE BY Mention The Bee. 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. For further information write or For further information write or see: Clinton J. Calloway, Real Estate NOW·READY Col. Lewis Jefferson the most successful steamboat operator in the country announces that he is now ready to receive dates for the excursion season for his two boats, the River Queen and the Jane Mosley. these are two of the best boats that run upon the Potomas waters. Col. Jefferson has again renovated his boats at a cost of several thousands dollars and at the beginning of the excursion season, the several excursions that are under the control of Col. Jefferson will be first-class. The Bee states now as it has always stated that these two boats should be encouraged for the reason that Col. Jefferson has made it possible for colored Americans to enjoy themselves, when all other enterprises of a similar character have barred them. The coming season will be the largest and the best in the history. Secure your dates at once because there will be no other boat running this season for colored Americans. MASONIC NOTES The entertainment which was to have been given on May 18th by the Gr. Commandery at the New Auditorium has been postponed indefinitely. All are urged to be present at the 41st anniversary service of Meridan Lodge No. 6, on Sunday, May 29th at Galbraith M. E. Church, 6th st., n. w. Gethsemane Chapter worked the third and fourth degrees, Wednesday night. Prince Hall Chapter worked the 3rd and fourth degrees on Friday night. The remains of Brother Samuel Jackson formerly a member of Prince Hall Lodge No. 4, was buried on Sunday last, at Harmony Cemetery. He was the brother of Hon. Lady J. A. Johnson, and brother-in-law of James A. Johnson. There are several candidates for the vacant chair of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. Many will be called, but only one chosen. Ex-Recorder J. C. Dancy is making a success in the lecture field. Bishop Alexander Walters is receiving a royal reception in Africa. Ah! just think, a free trip to Atlantic City for three of the most popular teachers. Wonder who the lucky ones will be? READ THE BER. O SICK AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. FIFTI I and G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C WORTH ADVER TISING FOR the 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington, sent alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw at 444,404. These more than three millions are sent here in Washington, but scattered and stridesmen. Is this amount of money we certainly is, and not even the largest store refuse to get the big end of it did they have money the Negroes are really spending. The Bee is the only Negro publication in this city but a rival or competitor, and covers the merchants in this city will patronize the advert. The Bee, presenting the attractive bargains they offer — those 5,499 Negroes who draw annually over three millions of dollars — will assume the publication edited and operated by one of their store and deserve their patronage. And such a mark of those over three millions of dollars recurs Negroes of Washington. Using stores, what furniture stores, what dry goods, lines of business will now make an effort to raise over three millions of dollars spent by W. advertising in The Bee? Advertising in The Bee and watch those 5,499 Negroes spend their over three millions of dollars with time to advertise in The Bee, the newspaper Negro home in Washington. Remember, more it's what advertising pays you, not what it costs. There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington by the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw salaries aggregating $3,044,404. These more than three millions of dollars are spent right here in Washington, but scattered among the hundreds of tradesmen. Is this amount of money worth billing for? It certainly is, and not even the largest stores in the city would refuse to get the big end of it did they but realize how much money the Negroes are really spending. Now The Bee is the only Negro publication in this city. It stands without a rival or competitor, and covers the field like a few of the merchants in this city will patronize the advertising columns of The Bee, presenting the attractive bargains they may have, these Negroes — those 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 firms that such firms desire and deserve their patronage. And such firms will receive the bulk of those 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 direct 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 those 5,499 appreciative Negroes spend their over three millions of dollars with you. Now is the time to advertise in The Bee, the newspaper that goes into every Negro home in Washington. Remember, merchants of Washington, it's what advertising pays you, not what it costs. MORE MONEY—RACE PROGRESS people groom themselves daintly, destroy remove grease shine from the face, and use or improving the skin and dressing the or received in the business world, make advance faster. If colored people groom themselves daintly, destroy purification odors, remove grease shine from the face, and use new discoveries for improving the skin and dressing the hair, they will be better received in the business world, make more money, and advance faster. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York is the best business friend colored people have. It improves their bodies as Dr. Booker Washington improves their minds. That Company manufacturers nine Chemical Wonders, which will make colored people as attractive as individual peculiarities will permit. Colored men in New York who use these Wonders hold better situations in banks, clubs and business houses, and women have better positions, marry better, get along better. (1,) Complexion WonderCream will light up any colored face (black or brown) every time it is used. To prove this on one trial, we send demonstration sample for 10 cents. Magna jar, 50 cents, postpaid. (2) Magneto-Metallic Comb, called Wonder Comb. Can be heated before using, to help straighten and dress the hair. Costs 50 cents, and will last a lifetime. (3) Wonder Uncurl. When this pomade dressing is in the hair the kinks can be uncurled and the hair becomes flexible. When heated into the scalp and through the hair with a Wonder Comb, any stiff, knotty hair will dress well. 50 cents postpaid. (4) Wonder Hair Grow fertilizes the scalp and makes hair grow long, just as fertilizers in the soil make cornstalk grow. 50 cents postpaid. (5) Odor Wonder Powder instantly destroys perspiration odor. People who neglect such chemical cleansing are inconious. 50 cents postpaid. (6) Odor Wonder Liquid. This fine toilet water surrounds the body with delicate perfume. When used with used with Odor Wonder Powder the conditions of the body become perfect. If you can spare 50 cents extra, order this luxury. 50 cents postpaid. (7) Wonder Foot Powder keeps the feet dainty. 50 cents, postpaid. (8) Wonder Wash. A shampoo to clean from dandruff and insure the health of the hair and scalp. 50 cents postpaid. We will prove we are true business friends of colored people. We require one agent for every locality and guarantee against loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. Berger & Co., a Rector Street, New York. We market all the Chemical Wonder Company productions. THE REE Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1864 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance__$2.00 Six months____ 1.00 Three months____ .50 Suscription monthly____ .20 The Board of Education decided last week that the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S, B. Wall was colored and must attend a colored school. Mrs. Mary Church Fenell took a stand that could not be misunderstood, and for which she is commended by the people in the community. The other two members of the Board of Education voted "tweedle-dee and tweedle-dum." The majority of the Board, white, voted that Miss Wall was colored. Just how the court will decide the question is a question of conjecture. The child of Mr. and Mrs. Wall is very bright. There are hundreds of children in this city of colored parents equally as bright as Miss Wall, and are satisfied with being associated with colored children in colored schools. The editor of The Bee knows Mr. Wall to be the son of the late Capt. O. S. B. Wall, who distinguished himself upon the field of battle, and the brother-in-law of that distinguished statesman, the late Mercer Songster. Both of these men always defended the race to which they were identified, and at no time did they ever attempt to get away from their race. The Bee would suggest to all colored Americans to be satisfied with our own schools, and never attempt to go where they are not wanted. It is no disgrace to associate with colored children or to attend colored schools. The colored schools contain all colors of children, from the lily white, beautiful pinks, olive brown, and any color that may be found upon the stand of our American florists. It is the only bouquet race in the world. Anybody ought to feel it is an honor to belong to and associate with such a race. The time will come when the white American race will deem it a distinguished honor and privilege to be associated with this bouquet race. The editor of The Bee is perfectly satisfied with his color, and the beautiful lilies in our schools. MAJOR JUDSON As an army officer, an engineer and upright and estimable gentleman Major Judson is all right; but when he presumes to meddle with the administration of our public schools he shows a woeful lack of understanding of educational problems. Besides, it must be remembered he clearly exceeds his authority and acts without warrant of law when he attempts to dictate to the Board of Education. He is mistaken when he asserts that there are 500 too many teachers in the school system of this District. As a matter of fact, there is not one teacher too many. Between 30 and 35 pupils is the maximum under proper conditions that a teacher in primary grades can instruct well, giving anything like individual attention to them. With a larger number, the pupils of mediocre talent will be neglected; the backward will suffer and only the very brightest will make progress. The idea of employing the barrack-and-mule-stable method of dealing with the housing of school children shows that Major Judson is an excellent military officer, but a poor school administrator. The school population of the District is about 55,000; the average daily attendance is about 42,000. There are about 12,000 or 13,000 children of all races of school age out of school. There are probably 3,000 colored children between the ages of six and fourteen who attend no school. There is a compulsory school law in this District. There are attendance officers. Let the compulsory law be enforced. Our schools need every teacher appropriated for. Zanesville colored people had as their guest yesterday one of the men who has done much to heighten the nation's respect for his race. Ralph Tyler of Columbus, auditor in the United States Navy Department, is a fine example of the possibilities that lie before the young colored man of today. In his home city he was early known as a worker. For many years he held various positions of responsibility on the Columbus Dispatch, and won the high regard of his employers and the people of the city generally. When the opportunity offered, he was ready and qualified to step into one of the highest positions in Ohio's apportionment of the federal service. In men of Tyler's stamp lies the future of the Negro, Zanesville, fortunately, has many colored citizens identified with this element of the race. W. CALVIN CHASE, Jr. The editor of The Bee congratulates his managing editor, Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Jr.—also his son, who is just 20 years of age, on obtaining the degree Master of Arts from the College Department of Howard University. The Bee commends him because he has been a faithful and arduous student. To obtain such a degree at such a tender age from one of the greatest colleges in the United States is, indeed, commendable. This young journalist will now take up the profession of law, and The Bee hopes that he will be as successful in the legal profession as he has been in the College Department of Howard University. The Bee congratulates its managing editor and predicts for him, with the assistance of God, a successful and brilliant future. The Bee also extends its thanks to the pastor and members of the Simpson Methodist Church for the beautiful solid gold medal which they presented to this young journalist in the presence of one of the largest crowds that has ever assembled in this church. CAPT. OYSTER'S The Bee believes in upholding and speaking well of its friends and all friends of humanity. If there ever was a humanitarian, it is Capt. James F. Oyster. Miss Bell Russell states that there has never been a time that she has been refused aid in the way of butter, eggs, cheese and other articles of food for her camp of colored children. There are thousands of well-to-do colored people in this city who are not at all liberal and charitable to this colored camp. There are thousands of white people in this city who actually support many of our colored charitable institutions. The Bee is also informed that Mr. W. V. Cox, of the Second National Bank, is also a liberal contributor to this camp. Why don't the colored people in this city get a move on themselves and do something for the many worthy charitable institutions that need help? OUR 31ST YEAR The Washington Bee enters upon its 31st year to-day. The Bee congratulates itself and thanks the people for the support they have given it during its life. The Bee is as vigorous as it was 31 years ago, and its honey is just as sweet and its stings equally as severe. The Bee is an American citizen and the people's Forum. It has outlived its prophets should it die to-morrow. It has filled a long-felt want, because the people support it. The Bee is a household companion because you will find it in the homes of moral and respectable people. If you want a reliable paper and brave defender of the rights of the people read The Bee. We are 31 years old to-day. SAM JACKSON DEAD The death of Mr. Samuel Jackson takes from this community one of its best-known and most genial citizens. Sam, as he was always known and called, was a friend to everybody. He comes from one of the best-known and most highly-connected families in this city. The Bee extends its condolence to his beloved sister, Mrs. Jerome A. Johnson, and all other members of his family. THE CONTEST All contestants in the teachers' popularity contest should get a move on themselves and cut out a coupon and send it in for your favorite teacher. Every yearly subscriber entitles you to 100 votes. Every six months' subscriber entitles you to 50 votes. Every three months' subscriber entitles you to 25 votes. MR. CHARLES B. NORTON. President Taft has decided to appoint Mr. Charles D. Norton as his private secretary. No better appointment could be made. Mr. Norton is a polished gentleman and is well acquainted with public men. He will be of great assistance to the President. Capt. Oyster deserves the plaudits of the people. Give the people a new head at Normal School, No. 2. The Colored Normal School, No. 2, would hail the appointment of a new head. It pays sometimes to attend to your own business and allow other people to attend to their business. The Board of Education is able to attend to its own business without the assistance of the Engineer Commissioner. The Bee congratulates you, Principal Williams; you didn't lose your head when your boys wanted the prize drill. Co. A. is composed of fine-disciplined boys. President Taft would do the people a favor if he would tell the Engineer Commissioner to attend to the business of his office and permit the people to run their own schools. The Engineer Commissioner believes in one captain and two lieutenants to take charge of 60 men, and only one teacher to manage 60 children. The Engineer Commissioner is a dreamer. If the Board of Education wants to please the people, appoint Miss Millie Gibbs principal. Miss Gibbs would bring the same improvement to the Normal School as Mr. Williams brought to the High School. The Bee would suggest to the Engineer Commissioner to the propriety of appointing a few colored men in his department or promote a few of the meritorious ones. There is only one clerk and one messenger in the Engineer's Office. The colored messenger is as capable as any clerk in the office. AUDITOR OF NEVY VISITED CITY TUESDAY Ralph W. Tyler, auditor of the navy department, arrived in Zanesville Tuesday morning for a short visit with friends and acquaintances enroute to spend a two-weeks' vacation with his brother, a prominent Columbus physician, and other relatives in the capital city. While here Mr. Tyler was the guest of Editor Buhne of the Zanesville Advocate, and was the guest of honor at an ime colored I. B. P. O. lodge at their club rooms Tuesday evening. Previous to this appointment to the government service three years ago, Mr. Tyler was one of the best known newspaper men in Ohio. Starting as janitor in the office of the Columbus Dispatch under Editor Brickell, his rise to the position as private secretary and dramatic and society editor on the Dispatch was rapid. The story is told that Tyler, M. B. tiring of his work as janitor from the fact that there was not a sufficient salary attached, rather than ask for an increase, secured a position as porter on a train out of Columbus, when Mr. Brickell suddenly realized his true worth and relieved him of the irksome duties as janitor, making him his private secretary, for which position he had fitted himself by diligent study at a night school, and which position he filled for 17 years. When Mr. Brickell disposed of Free Trips to Atlantic City THREE MOST POPULAR SCHOOL TEACHERS The Washington Bee has decided to provide three great prizes for the most popular teachers in the Washington Public Schools. The contest is open to either male or female. Each week, until July 2d, inclusive, there will appear in The Bee a coupon, entitling the holder to one vote for any one of the Washington school or Howard University teachers. In addition, for every yearly subscription received from now to the close of the contest SIXTY VOTES will be allowed; for every six months' subscription, THIRTY VOTES, and for every three months' subscription, FIFTEEN VOTES. The teacher receiving the highest number of votes will be given a trip to Atlantic City for 30 days, with railroad fare and board paid. The teacher receiving the next highest number of votes will be given a trip to Atlantic City for two weeks, with railroad fare and board paid. The teacher receiving the third highest number of votes will be given a trip to Atlantic City for one week, with railroad fare and board paid. CONTEST CLOSES JULY 2:1910 This is a grand opportunity for teachers to have an enjoyable outing at the most popular summer resort in America absolutely free. Ever made by any race newspaper-three trips, with all expenses paid to Atlantic City. GET BUSY NOW. GET YOUR FRIENDS BUSY And you may secure one of these delightful trips offered by The Washington Bee, the leading race newspaper in Washington. Each week, until the close of the contest, the following coupon will appear in THE BEE. Cut it out, fill in the name of your favorite teacher, and mail it in time to reach The Bee by Tuesday of the following week. One vote for...... Teacher in the...... School MAY 23 The contest is open for male or female, and that it will close July 2d; 1910. The three teachers receiving the highest number of votes will be allowed to take the trip any time in July or August. THE WASHINGTON BEE the Dispatch, Mr. Tyler went over to the Ohio State Journal, occupying a position for three years on the editorial staff, until President Roosevelt recommended him for his present position. Mr. Tyler is one of America's most noted colored citizens and has been the subject of many magazine articles, all of which speak in highest praise both of the man and official, rating him second to Booker T. Washington. He is only one member of a noted and talented family. Other than the brother in Columbus, one. is a physician of note in Colorado, another is a composer of popular music in the west, while two sisters are talented musicians, often heard of in oratorio work. The accounts in Mr. Tyler's department are regarded as among the most difficult of all departments. Its appropriation last year totaled $140,000,000, and it will not fall behind this year. ON SCENE OF BATTLE ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAW HAM LINCOLN SAW Justice Anderson and Senator Brown Orators at Bright- Ceremonies in honor of Memorial day were held Monday afternoon at Battle Ground cemetery, Brightwood, D. C., where Abraham Lincoln was under fire, and there was a large attendance. Senator Norris Brown and Justice Thomas H. Anderson were the orators of the day. Before the beginning of the exercises the graves of the Union soldiers who were killed on the nearby battlefield when Gen. Early and his Confederate army made its invasion of the very suburbs of this city were decorated with flags and zowers. The remains of those who fell before the fire of the men in gray were gathered after the fight, when the Southerners had fallen back, and interred on the spot now occupied as a national THREE PRIZES at number of votes will be given a trip. highest number of votes will be given paid. highest number of votes will be given paid. TEST CLOSES JULY 2; teachers to have an enjoyable outing. IS THE GREATEST OFFICE—three trips, with all expenses paid. NOW. GET YOUR FRIDAY! These delightful trips offered by The W one contest, the following coupon will teacher, and mail it in time to reach The Bee's Teachers' Contest Coupon One vote for..... Teacher in the..... School MAY 25 REMEMBER for female, and that it will close July 20 be allowed to take the trip any time and fast for the free trip to At TON BEE 1109 cemetery. The observance today is in charge of Capt. Newton M. Brooks, past commander of the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R. "Assembly" was sounded at 2.15 o'clock this afternoon. The Soldiers' Home Band played "Parting," and Rev. Claude M. Hesser, pastor of Emory Chapel, Brightwood, delivered the invocation. Capt. Brooks made the opening address and read the G. A. R. orders. Louis P. Shomaker, on behalf of Brightwood and vicinity, welcomed the veterans and their guesfs to the pretty suburb, which is now Justice Anderson's Address Justice Anderson said: "We are here today because the men whose memories we delight to honor were our own countrymen, who died on the field of mortal combat that the nation might live, that liberty and the equality of human rights might not perish from the earth. We come to mingle our tears of affection, and to scatter our floral tributes of love over the graves of our noble dead, who perished gloriously in a great civil war. "These men went forth at their country's call inspired by two immortal ideas, first, that liberty might be universal in America, and, second, that this starry flag should for all time, be recognized the world over noe as the flag of a divided country, but of an undivided union foot of our national territory. "The silent eloquence of the heroic dead at whose graves we stand today, should not only quicken our patriotic impulses, but should lead us to reverently contemplate what it cost to maintain these two great ideas; not that we can thereby add aught to their imperishable iglory, but rather that we may in some measure catch the inspiration of their of their mighty faith and heroism and renew once more our own devotion to the old flag under whose folds they marched and fought and died. CHOMMENCEMENT EXERCISES The Capitol Institute and the Clarke Training School. Juite a large and appreciative audience attendol the commencement exercises of the Capitol Institute and the Clarke Training School, which was held jointly at Lincoln zemple, corner 11th and R streets, fast Thursday night, the 26th ultimo. The exercises were opened with an invocation by Rev. D. E. Wiseman. Among those who were present were, Mrs. Mary and Judge Robert H. Terrell. Mrs. Terrell delivered the class address and at the close of her remarks immediately left, accompanied by the judge, giving as her reasons, a much needed presence before the Board of Education which was in session. After their departure, the exercises were continued as follows: A short history of The Capitol Institute was made by Rev. Sterling Brown, after which, remarks were made on various subjects by the graduates of The Capitol Institute. Mrs. Helen Davis, president of the Woman's Domestic Council, an auxiliary to the school, made an address, and gave quite an extended history of the Training School. She closed her address by exhorting the graduate to be dilligent and to spend what spare time they had in improving their morals and their talents. Papers were then read by the pupils of the Clarke Training School, at the close of the exercises certificates of graduation were delivered to the graduates of both schools by Rev. Church, is now comfortably located Sterling Brown. Names of graduates: Millinery — Mary Leogan, Annie Hughes Georgie Stewart. Domestic—Crete, DeHart. Dressmaking Emma Nicholson, Eva Carter, Lucille Lucas, Nettie Bizzard, Susie Corbin, Francis MacNeil, Roberta Carr, Bertha Bryant. Business course—John, W. Spann, Fannie E. Wood, James, S. Robinson. The Week in Society Mrs. L. Bruce of New York City is the guest of Mrs. Leon Turner, 416 You street, n. w. Miss Virgie Gilson of Chieago, Ill., is residing with Mrs. Nelson, 400 You street, n. w. Miss Sadie B. Davis, who graduated from the School of Liberal Arts of Howard University left last Friday afternoon for her home in Augusta, Ga. Miss Helen E. Jones of Howard University left last week for her home in Montgomery, Ala. Miss Edna Cook arrived in Chicago last week from this city, where she has been attending Howard University. Miss Essie T. Rust, of Howard University left last Friday, for her home in Wilmington, Del. Mr. Franklin Mowbray, of V. U. U. Richmond, Va., arrived home on Monday of last week. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the 19th Street Baptist Church, and choir, went to Baltimore, last Sunday afternoon, to Rev. Harvey Johnsons' church. Special exercises will be held at the conservatory of music on Wednesday and Friday, June 8th, and 10th. A recitation by Miss Celestine Lott and closing exercises of four year courses in piano department. After the 5 and 10 cent theatre, between the acts, and at all hours, ice cream soda is now all the rage, especially that snappy, cold, pure, delicious kind that is served at the drug store of Board and McGuire, 1912 1-2 14th street, n. w. It is made right, served right, tastes right and is right. Rev. Moses Jackson of Chicago, Ill., was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, last week. He was on his way to the twenty-fifth anniversary of his class at Lincoln as organized by Rev. W. A. Creditt of Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Weston Tyler of Columbus, Ohio and nephew of Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, visited this city last week. Mr. Carl Denton, the well known artist was recently the quest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Glenn. Mr. James H. Cowan will visit Chicago in June, and will later make a trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas for a longer stay. Mr. David W. Johnson, of Springfield, Mass., came to this city last week to fill a position in the Census office. Mr. B. J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, Atlanta, Ga., was in the city last week. Mr. John C. Dancy has returned from a successful lecture tour, covering a number of New England points. Mr. and Mrs. George Ellis have returned from Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, where for the past eight or nine years, he has been serving as secretary of the American Legation. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are the guests of Register and Mrs. W. T Vernon. Architect J. A. Lankford made a professional trip to New York City this week. Miss Annie Broadie of this city is visiting relatives in Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. Milton a Jackson of Springfield, Ohio, came to the graduating exercises of Howard University last week. Messrs. LeRoy Stewart, Edward Dunlap and LeRoy Howard have returned to. Harrisburg, Pa. Messrs. Stewart, Dunlap and Howard have been attending Howard University. Mr. W. Justin Carter of Harrisburg, Pa., attended the graduating exercises of Howard University last week. Miss Mary Edmonds, spent Sunday and Monday, May 22nd and 23rd in Front Royal, Va., with her friend. Mrs. John Carter, who has been sick for three weeks. Mr. Thomas J. Miller of Harrisburg, Pa., came to this city on Monday of last week to fill a position in the Census Bureau. Rev. W. A. Ray of this city attended the sixty-third annual session of the Colored Methodist Protestant Conference which opened in Baltimore on Wednesday of last week. Prof. and Mrs. A. T. Parker of Baltimore,Md.,who sailed for Liberia, Africa, on Monday, and Miss Rebecca Mayo, of this city were the guests of honor on Saturday afternoon, May 21st, at a comet party given by Miss Marie Ward of Baltimore, Md. Mr. and Mrs. George Fleet have been visiting Mrs. Lucy Moore in Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. W. W. Todd of Reading, Pa., had a very enjoyable visit to this city recently. Rev. E. Gordon has returned to this city after a very pleasant stay in Providence, R. I. Miss Cornelia Brown of this city has gone to her home in Providence, R. I., where she will spend her summer vacation. Mr. Ralph Tyler spent several days in Cleveland, Ohio last week and was the guest of Mr. George Myers. Mr. Tyler was the guest of honor on Thursday evening at a reception by the Ramblers and on Friday afternoon Mr. Tyler was the guest of honor at a luncheon by Councilman T. W. Fleming and Mr. N. D. Burk, Last Thursday evening, May 26th, Mr. E. W. O. Young entertained a few friends at his home, 1013 18th street, n. w. The guests were, Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Messrs. Jones, Dickerson, Newsome, Brown, L. K. Chambers and others. Dinner was served and music was furnished by Messrs. Overton and Williams, until a late hour, when the happy guests left, expressing their pleasure. Commencement exercises of the Washington Conservatory of Music was held last evening at the Metropolitan. Twelve diplomas were awarded. Mrs. L. Kohler Chambers of 1424 12th street, n. w., who was taken violently ill on Friday evening, May 27th, is convalescing rapidly. Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, formerly of Charlotte, N. C., is now residing in this city, has just retired from theatrical work. The Saturday Evening Whist Club gave a picnic at the home of Mr. Chapman, Lincoln, D. C., on Monday last. Mrs. E. L. Winters and her two children, Ernestine and Lawrence, left on May 21st for Little Rock, Ark., to visit relatives for four months. Prof and Mrs. Dwight and O. W. Holmes of Baltimore, Md., spent several days in the city last week. Hon. John C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn., is in the city. Mrs. Wm. McCard of Baltimore, Md., has been the guest, of Miss Maude Young, of Howard University. Mrs. O. J. Carter of San Antonio, Howard University, left the city last Thursday for New York City. Mr. O. J. Carter of San Antonio, Texas, has returned after spending several days in this city. Mr. Forney Spotwood of Harrisburg, Pa., has been the guest of his cousin, Mrs. W. H. Fleming of 1246 Wylie street., n. e. Mr. Spotwood left for his home on Monday, May 23. His stay was quite a pleasant one. Rev. F. Y. Dandy, E. R. Anderson and Rev. M. G. Johnson of Columbia; S. C., have returned to their homes after a very pleasant stay in this city. Mr. George Ellis of Kansas City, Kan., was the guest of Register W. T. Vernon. Register W. T. Vernon left for his home in Kansas last Thursday evening. Attorney W. C. Huestor of Kansas City, Mo., was in the city last week. He was accompanied to the 15th Street Presbyterian Church last Sabbath morning by Attorney Robert L. Waring and Mr. Charles E. Hall of the Census office. Mr. Huestor has been well entertained since his stay in this city and has no doubt won a number of friends by his genial disposition. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler arrived in the city from an extended tour in Ohio, last Monday. Mr. Tyler was royally entertained in Zanesville, Dayton, Columbus and Cleveland, the last named place is where the genial Geo.. A. Meyers, John P. Green, and Gordon are seen in their glory. Mr.. Meyers is the prince of Cleveland. Mr. Tyler was pleased with his trip. Mr. W. Sidney Pittman went to Durham, N. C., last week on professional business. Dr. James E. Shepard arrived in the city last Wednesday evening en route for New York. Recorder A. Lincoln Johnson, who was confined in the hospital is able to be out again. He left for a short trip to his home in Atlanta, Ga., WEST WASHINGTON NOTES D. Webster Davis delivered one of his interesting lecture's last Wednesday evening, at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, 29th street, n. w. A very large audience greeted the lecturer; preceding the same the junior choir rendered a song service. Rev. Dr. Hayes, the pastor, after the invocation, introduced Mr. F. D. Lee, who presented the speaker, Dr. Davis, who wittyly entertained the large and very appreciative gathering.' A handsome sum was realized toward the Stewart fund. Rev. W. G. Leeper recently appointed pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. in the parsonage of the church on O street, n. w. The worshipers of the church are much pleased with the appointment. The Rev. Leeper will preach a special sermon to the trustees auxiliary, Sunday, June 5, 1910. Subject: "The Spirit of God in the Valley of Dry Bones." The congregation of the First Baptist Church of which the Rev. E. E. Ricks is pastor, has just completed a very successful spring rally having raised over one thousand dollars ($1,000) toward the church debt. The church has also been remodled with handsome stained glass windows, which makes one of the most cozy churches in the West End. Banquet for Visiting Cle Banquet for Visiting Clergymen. Rev. E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark., president of the national colored Baptist convention, was the guest of honor at a banquet last Monday evening, in Liberty Baptist Church, 18th and E streets northwest. Previous to the repast a short meeting was held, during which the splendid work the clergyman has accomplished for the colored Baptists of the country was extolled. The list of those who made addresses included Revs. S. G. Lankins, I. Toliver, D. E. Wiseman, J. H. Lee, J. I. Loving, W. Bishop Johnson, W. J. Howard, J. Milton Waldron and S. W. Basater. A Gold Medal"Presented Among the recent graduates of Howard University last week was Mr. W. C. Chase, Jr., the son of Mr. W. C. Chase, editor of the "Bee" and Mrs. A. V. Chase, chorister of Simpson Memorial M. E. Church, this city. On last Sunday night the pastor, Rev. W. S. Jackson presented Mr. W. C. Chase, Jr., with a gold medal inscribed "Efficiency and Service" for his efficient scholarship and for faithful services to his church as a consistent member and an accomplished cornetist in the choir, rendering his services free, refusing large and remunerative offers from others for his high talented services which he refused because he desired to give his services where most needed, there by exhibiting the altruistic spirit. After the presentation Mr. Chase received the praise and hearty congratulations of the members and friends who were present, all wishing for the full realization of the bright future for this accomplished and worthy young man, honored by the great Howard University, its president, faculty and deans, and by his pastor and church of his choice. May success be his always. W. S. JACKSON. A Whist Party. Mrs. Ethel Chesnutt Williams, wife of Prof. Edward C. Williams, entertained at whist, Saturday evening, in the parlors of Martin's Cafe, which were beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns, palms and flowers. The costumes of the ladies present were exquisite. Among the guests were: Mrs. B. Among the guests were: Mrs. B. B. Bruce, Mrs, R. C. Bruce, Mrs. Those Who Have Been Voted For. The Bee's popular teachers contest is exciting interest. Cut out a coupon and vote for your favorite. Read the proposition in another column of The Bee. Those who are being voted for are: Howard University Contestants. W. J. Joiner, 5. Kelly Miller, 5. Miss Maude Young, 3. Miss Maude Childress, 2. W. A. Dyson, 3. George W. Cook, 3. L. B. Moore, 5. J. G. Logan, 2. Wm. H. Clifford, Mrs. Wm. H. Connor, Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Mrs. John R. Francis, Mrs. Amplias H. Glenn, Mrs. L. J. Holly, Mrs. R. R. Horner, Mrs. Alfred P. Lewis, Mrs. Wm. S. Lofton, Mrs. Daniel P. Murray, Mrs. Chas, Pickett, Mrs. Walter Pinchback, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Mrs. Ralph W. Tyler, Mrs. Charles I. West, Mrs. Clarence C. White, Mrs. Will Wilkinson, Miss Lula Allen, Miss Fairfax Brown, Miss Mary Burrell, Miss Eleanor Curtis, Miss Annie Howard, Miss Sallie Johnson, Miss Jessa Lee, Miss Nellie Meriwether, Dr. Lucy Moton, Miss Blanche Walle, Miss Jessie Parks, Miss Beatrice Ridley, Miss Harriet Shadd, Miss May Tyson, Miss Alice Wheeler, Miss Etta Williamson, Miss Louise Wormley. Mrs. Edward C. Williams and her son Charles, left Wednesday for a Southern trip, planning to visit Montgomery, Ala., Tuskegee, Jacksonville, Fla., and New Orleans. Later in the summer they will go West to Cleveland, Ohio. Art Exhibition. The exhibition of Arts and Crafts at the M Street High School was continued from May 31 through June 1, 2 and 3, from 4 to 8 p. m. There was a comprehensive arrangement of the work from the kindergarten through the high and normal schools. The new features attracted considerable attention. The aim of the exhibition has been to emphasize the utility of drawing. Therefore, many interesting suggestions are presented in a practical way. Wall panels and draperies are worked out in needle work and color on denim. Metal and other material objects are in evidence. Prof. Hunster is no doubt one of the finest artists in this country. Luncheon to Canvassers Luncheon to Canvassers. Members of the Colored Men's Branch of the Y. M. C. A. gave a luncheon Monday to the workers who are endeavoring to raise funds for the completion of the new building on 12th street between S and T Ohian . Lawn . Parly -AT- St. Mary's Chapel 23d St. bet. G and H FRIDAY JUNE 10th MUSIC REFRESHMENTS Mrs. Belle Tyler, Cnairman Admission 15 Cents DRAMATIC RECITAL Sunday evening, at 5 o'clock, Hon. L. C. Moore and his wife will give a grand oratorical and poetical entertainment. Come with all your family and friends and hear one of the best original self-made men in this country. All Sunday Schools especially invited. Central C. M. E. Church, 1st and B streets. The Help of an Open Account The Help of an Open Account We have made it possible for thousands of young couples to begin married life with all the furnishings necessary to make their homes comfortable and attractive. We give them qualities that may be depended upon for long and satisfactory service. At prices as low as the best to be found in cash stores, we charge their purchases on an open account and make its terms to correspond with their individual circumstances. Make your selections and let us arrange an account for you now. There's no need to wait until after the wedding. We're always ready to help the young folks in a happy start. Peter Grogan nd Sone Co. 817-23 7th St. --- streets. Team No. 9, M. S. Koonce, captain, has collected $1,712.11, which is $6 more than the amount raised by team No. 7, E. B. Henderson, captain. Several persons have consented to furnish dormitory rooms in the new building, among them being Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Gen. Henry Forest and Household 1711, G. U. O. of O. F. Lincoln League Elects Delegates. The executive committee of the Lincoln National Republican League of the District of Columbia, at a business session at 1234 2d street southeast last Monday evening, elected James W. Poe and John Lawson to represent the organization at the meeting of the Republican League Clubs, of the United States at New York, June 24 and 25. Reception to Bishop. The congregation of Galbraith A. M., E. Zion Church tendered a reception to Rt. Rev. J. W. Hood of Fayetteville, N. C., the oldest living Methodist Episcopal bishop, and Rev. J. W. Smith, a resident bishop of Washington, last Monday night at the church. Both of the guests delivered addresses. An address of welcome on behalf of the Zion Preachers' Association was delivered by Rev. W. H. Ferguson. Representatives from several churches in Washington delivered addresses and sneeches were made by President Thirkield of Howard University, Justice Terrell, Rev John Hurst, Prof. R. C. Bruce and others. Bishop Hood was, during the reconstruction period, a member of the North Carolina legislature, and has held several important offices in the State. In addition to the other ceremonies, the eightieth birthday anniversary of Bishop Hood was celebrated at the meeting last night. His Itinerancy. Dr. James E. Shepard and Gov. Glenn, of Durham, North Carolina, passed through this city Wednesday for the North. The following is the itinerancy of these two distinguished men in the interest of the National Religious Training School: Judge Jeter C. Pritchard, U. S. Circuit Court Judge, will deliver the opening address at the Chautauqua, Durham, N. C., July 5. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will clear the sour stomach, sweeten the breath and create a healthy appetite. They promote the flow of gastric juice, thereby inducing good digestion. Sold by all dealers. CLASS POEM. Class of Nineteen Ten, School of Liberal Arts of Howard University. By Leroy E. Jones. All hail with joy the senior class, the class of 1910. For four long years we labored hard, the Art Degrees to win, But though the prize is in our grasp and we have won the race Our minds are filled with tender thoughts, as we leave this dear place. The boys now think of old Clark Hall in which they often slept. The girls look back on Miner Hall, where social hours were kept. They both recall the chapel dear, for there God's words were taught. And hear anew that splendid choir, whose music wonders wrought. We next review old football games, with Union, Lincoln, Shaw, How we did yell for our home team, and fill the air with rahs, We saw them hit and plow the line, we saw them cross the goal, And cheered them as they won each game, for they were brave and bold. Ah, those were joyous, thrilling times, when might and skill did meet, To see which team would honor win, and which would receive defeat. Should we not praise our own dear team, since it surpassed them, all And plainly showed to all the world, that we could play football? The great debates dart through our minds, here brains were put to test, We met Atlanta, Lincoln, Fisk, who fought us with their best. But better still were those they met, who fought for Howard's cause. So each in turn received defeat, while we received applause. Does this not prove beyond all doubt that Howard holds first place. Among her sister colleges, which educate our race? Does this not show she's moving on to greater, grander things, That she will soon toward any school her fearful challenge fling? Try as we may we can't forget the social times we had, In company with our college friends who made our poor hearts glad. How tender are those memories now, since we from them must part. And somewhere in this great wide world, our life anew to start. Our minds now drift to class room work, where knowledge did abound. Alas, we see our store is small, as leaving day roll's round. But learning is not useful now, if it is not applied, So we will use our little bit in some field it's desired. Some way, of course good teachers make, because they can instruct. Some lawyers and physicians be, 'since they possess the pluck, What course indeed the rest may take, I can't with ease foretell, But this I hope, whate'er it is, that they may do it well. For all of us in battle line must fight our way through life, The conflict often will be fierge, uncertain oft the strife, But we must stand like ingot steel, without a groan or sigh, And execute our class motto, To conquer or to die. Our wandering minds return at last, the time draws near to leave. We must express our parting thanks for benefits received. Our parting words must then be said, to teachers, mates and friends, Ere we depart from these dear walls, and college days shall end. God bless our noble president, who by his earnest zeal, Has roused our latest energies, and opened up new fields. The Science Hall, the new Library, are products of his works, And what we need now is a gym, let us this task not shirk. All honor to our noble Deans, for they built up the school, And dedicated life and thought to students as a rule. We thank them more for what they did to make our lives refined, Than what they taught of calculus and other stuff combined. Let praises ring for teachers now, for they our thoughts did mold. And anything not clear to us they gladly did unfold, Although their tests were difficult, and oft much thought required. We managed to get by them all, and now we're satisfied. The saddest time of all has come, we bid class-mates farewell. May all of us lead useful lives, and ignorance dispel. Good by, dear Alma Mater, you, we shall e'er defend, Whate'er we do; where'er we be, the class of 1910. LEROY E. JONES. The "Washington Bee" is on sale at the following named places: Dr. A. S. Gray, 12th and You Sts. N. W. Drs. Board and McGuire, 1912 1-2 14th Street. N. W. E. Throckmorton, 1500 14th Street N. W. Dr. Walter C. Simmons, 1000 20th Street N. W. Dr. William Davis, 11th and You Streets N. W. Out of town agents: E. D. Burts, 2636 State Street, Chicago, Ill. J. H. Gray, 1233 Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Robert S. Laurence, 417 1-2 King Street, Charleston, S. C. James Allen, 1023 Texas Avenue, Shreveport, La. Alphesus Conley, 7 Potter Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Young & Olds, 1519 South Street, Philadelphia, Pa. W. H. Robinson, 406 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, ra. Lincoln Memorial Building Co. IT IS THE NEW EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION CAPITAL, $400,000 $100,000 OF STOCK AT PAR $10.00 PER SHARE To be paid for on the Easy Payment Plan $100,000 OF STOCK AT PAR $10.00 PER SHARE To be paid for on the Easy Payment Plan Why? Because It advances the interest of the Negro race. It affords the individual a safe and sure investment. It opens up new channels of enterprise. It presents the Negro in his true light before the eyes of the world. IT IS THE NEW NEW EMANCIPATION Proposed LINCOLN MEMORIAL OF WASHINGTON paying amusement place in America. IT KNOWS ALL THIS AND IT INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE in an enterprise ABSOLUTELY DEVOID OF RISK, where every dollar will be invested in the best of Washington Real Estate, that increases in value annually at the rate of 5% per cent nearly DOUBLE bank interest. Even that is good enough for most people, but the LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY will do better than that. It will have offices and stores and lodge rooms, which will earn, on a conservative estimate, at least $23,200 per year. Equal to 5 9-10 per cent per annum. Tear off and mail with your remittance for First Pay Lincoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W., Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: Find inclosed...dollars as first payment on stock in the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, upon the following terms and conditions. First. That the price at which I purchase this stock is ten dollars per share. Second. That the stock issued to me shall be fully paid and non-assessable. Third. That if purchased on deferred payments that the first payment is a cent of the purchase price. Fourth. That my contract of purchase will be issued to me for the number my first payment. Name... Street... City... St. mittance for First Payment W., Washington, D. C. has first payment on .....shares of allowing terms and conditions: ten dollars per share. and non-assessable. the first payment shall not be less than 10 per me for the number of shares applied for upon State Tear off and mail with your remittance for First Payment Lincoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., N. W., Washington,D. C. Gentlemen: Find inclosed... dollars as first payment on... shares of stock in the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, upon the following terms and conditions: First. That the price at which I purchase this stock is ten dollars per share. Second. That the stock issued to me shall be fully paid and non-assessable. Third. That if purchased on deferred payments that the first payment shall not be less than 10 per cent of the purchase price. Fourth. That my contract of purchase will be issued to me for the number of shares applied for upon my first payment. Name..... Street.... City.... State.... FIRST OFFERING This is of importance to YOU and and every Negro in the land! WASHINGTON IS THE SEAT OF OUR NATION'S GOVERNMENT. The eyes of the world are on Washington... One-third of Washington's population is Negro. If all the Negroes in Washington were colonized in one place they would make a city larger than Richmond, Virginia. There are seven theatres in Washington, supported by a white population of 241,923 and a few foolish Negroes willing to be colonized in the galleries, the only place to which the Negro is admitted. THERE IS NOT A SINGLE FIRSTCLASS OFFICE BUILDING in the city of Washington, where a colored professional or business man or woman, and there are hundreds of them in the National Capital, can obtain business quarters. JUST THINK OF IT! 100,000 enterprising, thrifty, intelligent people, through race prejudice, swept completely out of the business district of Washington; 100,000 genteel, prosperous, amusement loving people deprived of every form of theatrical entertainment unless willing to submit to the most humiliating conditions. Every colored man and woman IN Washington. Every colored man and woman VISITING Washington. Every colored man and woman in America, familiar with the true state of the Negro in Washington, realizes that a theatre, store, and office building, operated by the Negroes, for the Negroes, is A NECESSITY. The welfare of the race demands it. The self-respect of the race demands it. Any enterprise resting its hope of success upon a NECESSITY is bound to be a SUCCESS. A THEATRE AND OFFICE BUILDING IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, built by Negroes, for the use of Negroes, is a NECESSITY. Appreciating to the utmost that fact- THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY proposes to erect in the Central Business District of the city of Washington a magnificent theatre, seating capacity 2,500, and a store and office building of splendid proportion, adequate in every respect to meet the requirements of prosperous professional and business men. The enterprise is exceptional in two respects: First—It is absolutely safe. Second—It promises enormous possibilities as a money maker. Features that must appeal to every man or woman with a few dollars to invest, and you are such a man or woman or you would not have read this far. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING COMPANY has surveyed the field carefully, and it KNOWS that hundreds of tenants are available for the offices, that dozens of merchants are ready to rent the stores, and that 100,000 people are anxious to patronize the theatre exclusively, and make it the best 4 EMANCIPATION Proposed Front Elevation INCOLN MEMORIAL OFFICE AND THEATRE BUILD WASHINGTON, D. C. Proposed Front Elevation LINCOLN MEMORIAL OFFICE AND THEATRE BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. ment shares of ditions: not be less than 10 per of shares applied for upon Lincoln Memorial Buildi 494 Louisiana Gentlemen: I have read your ing Company. Please send me be It is understood that th PATION PROCESS Front Elevation HOUSE AND THEATRE BUILDING BOSTON, D. C. It will also have a theatre, which, if patronized at prices ranging from 10 to 50 cents, by only 1 per cent of the total colored population of the city of Washington, will enable the Company to pay 15 per cent on its total capitalization. Equal in all to 20 9-10 per cent, to which may be added the land value increase of 5% per cent. Now, all this is Conservatively Estimated. Banks and Insurance Companies engage in enterprises like this with their depositors' and policyholders' money—YOUR money, but YOU get only about 3 or 31/2 per cent. The banks or insurance companies keep the balance. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILD- Lincoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: I have read your advertisement and desi- ing Company. Please send me by retnrn mail, free of ch It is understood that there is no obligation on m Name... ....... Street. Tear off and mail for Free Prospectus Lincoln Memorial Building Company, 494 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: I have read your advertisement and desire further information regarding the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. Please send me by retrn mail, free of charge, prospectus of the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. It is understood that there is no obligation on my part whatsoever. W. SIDNEY P. Ai Washin DR. SAMUEL G. ELBERT, 1st V. Pres. Physician Wilmington, Del. GEORGE F. COLLINS, Counsel Attorney Washington, D. C. DR. L. H. SINGLETON, Auditor Pharmacist Washington, D. C. S. H. BOLLING Contractor and Builder Lynchburg, Va. Tear off and mail for Free Prospect company, e., Washington, D. C. Arrisement and desire further informa turn mail, free of charge, prospectus or no obligation on my part whatsoever. Name..... Street..... City.... OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WILLIAM A. BOWIE, Secretary Secretary Laborers' Building and Loan Ass'n Washington, D. C. JOHN W. LEWIS President Laborer' Building and Loan Aaa'n Washington, D. C. ADVISORY BOARD CLAMATION ING COMPANY is ENTIRELY NEGRO. Not one dollar of white capital will be accepted in exchange for its securities. There is not one dollar of Promotion Stock, consequently there is no watered stock. Every holder of stock from the President down must pay at LEAST $10.00 per share for every share of stock allotted to him. This does not mean that the price of stock will REMAIN at $10.00 per share. It is $10.00 NOW. It will advance in price far beyond $10.00, just as railroad and public utility stock goes to several times par. So will the Lincoln Memorial Building Company's stock go to several times its present value. This means that a share of stock costing $10.00 NOW will be worth $40.00 when stock goes to four times par. Estimates show that the Company's earnings will be 20 per cent, and that is four times par, with every dollar invested in Real Estate. THE BEST in the city of Washington, where values are as firmly fixed as the Rock of Gibraltar. This does not mean that the price of stock will remain at $10.00 per share. It is $10.00 NOW. If the Company, as it is estimated, pays 20 per cent, a $10.00 share of stock will be worth $40.00. If it pays 40 per cent, a single share of $10.00 stock will be worth $80.00. Just as railroads and public utility stocks increase in value, so will the Lincoln Memorial Building Company's stock increase in price. The first allotment of stock at $10.00 a share is being rapidly subscribed, and the next allotment will be $12.50 per share, to which point it will soon be advanced; therefore, you are urged to avail yourself of the present opportunity to get in as completely on the ground floor as any one of the Company's Directors are. The Company's Directors, by the way, are men of sterling worth, integrity and honor, as you are possibly aware, or can easily ascertain through any COMMERCIAL AGENCY. Their names are at the top of this page. They have unbounded faith in the future of the Company. They have invested THEIR hard earned money in it, and they advise you to invest YOUR money side by side with theirs. DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. The price of stock is $10.00 per share, payable $1.00 down and $1.00 per month for nine months upon each share subscribed for. 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, 494 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D. C. D. C. insire further information regarding the Lincoln Memorial Building charge, prospectus of the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. my part whatsoever. City.....State..... ```markdown ``` SAMUEL W. RUTHERFORD, 2d V. Prose Manager National Benefit Association Washington, D. C. DR. CHAS, H. MARSHALL, Treasurer Physician Washington, D. C. J. L. FORBES Real Estate and Loans Norfolk, Va. GEORGE W. ROBINSON Merchant Washington, D. C. DO IT NOW. 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SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES FROM $1 UP. JEWELRY—DIAMONDS—SILVERWARE ANNOUNOUNCEMENT LIBERAL CREDIT TO ALL IN ORDER TO ASSIST OUR WAY, SCHWARTZ, "THE POP BE PLEASED TO SELL YOU AND SELECT ON CREDIT TERMS THE APPROVAL. WE WANT YOU TO FEEL STORE AND BUY WHAT YOU SURANCE THAT YOU WILL GET THE SMALLEST PRICES ON LA. EXPERT WATCH REPAIR INCE. OUR WATCH-INSURANCE TURE, SET-INS EXPLAIN THE AN OPTICAL DEPARTMENT TO ISFACTION. EYES EXAMINED. 824 7th St.. James H V ER TO ASSIST OUR CUSTOMERS IN SWARTZ, "THE POPULAR JEWELER AND TO SELL YOU ANY ARTICLES YOU MIGHT CREDIT TERMS THAT WILL MEET. WANT YOU TO FEEL FREE TO COME T TO BUY WHAT YOU WANT LWITH THE WHAT YOU WILL GET THE BEST VAL LEST PRICES ON A LIBERAL BASIS. WATCH REPAIRING, 30 YEARS' E WATCH-INSURANCE IS A GREAT INS EXPLAIN THE PLAN. WE ALSO DEPARTMENT THAT GUARANTEE EYES EXAMINED FREE. 24 7th St. Northwest James H. Winslo IN ORDER TO ASSIST OUR CUSTOMERS IN EVERY WAY, SCHWARTZ, "THE POPULAR JEWELER" WILL BE PLEASED TO SELL YOU ANY ARTICLES YOU MAY SELECT ON CREDIT TERMS THAT WILL MEET YOUR APPROVAL. WE WANT YOU TO FEEL FREE TO COME TO OUR STORE AND BUY WHAT YOU WANT LWITH THE ASSURANCE THAT YOU WILL GET THE BEST VALUES AT THE SMALLEST PRICES ON LA LIBERAL BASIS. EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING, 30 YEARS' EXPERIENCE. OUR WATCH-INSURANCE IS A GREAT FEATURE, SET-INS EXPLAIN THE PLAN. WE ALSO HAVE AN OPTICAL DEPARTMENT THAT GUARANTEES SATISFACTION. EYES EXAMINED FREE. James H Winslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. James H. Dabney es H. Dabn James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Hiring, Livery and Sale Sta Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, Horses and carriages kept in first-class s guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third street office branch at 222 More street, Alexandria, Hiring, Livery and Sale Stable. fired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, carriages kept in first-class style. Satisf Business at 1132 Third street northwest. at 222 More street, Alexandria, Va. Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office branch at 222 More street, Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main 1727. Telephone call for Stable, Main 1428-5. ", OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY, Where I can accommodate 50 Horses. Call and inspect our new and modern stable. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. Phone, Main 3200. Carriages for Hire. W. Sidney Pittman Architect call for Stable, Main 1428-5. " STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY, accommodate 50 Horses. ect our new and modern stable. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. 3200. Carriages for SidneyPittm Architect J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. Phone, Main 3200. Carriages for Hire. W.SidneyPittman Architect RENDERING IN MONOTONE, WATER COLOR AND PEN & INK L CONSTRUCTION A SPECIALTIES 59-M Office 404 Louisiana Ave 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. Satisfaction is guaranteed in everything GGS, BROOCHES, PINS, LRY HERE FOR REPAIRS. Y, DO ALL KINDS OF RE- THE LOWEST PRICES FOR UP. FEED GLASSES CHES, PAIN IN THE EYES READ WELL. EXAMINE YOUR EYES FREE THE TROUBLE. GLASSES FROM $1 UP. CONDS—SILVERWARE NOUNCEMENT OUR CUSTOMERS IN EVERY POPULAR JEWELER" WILL MANY ARTICLES YOU MAY THAT WILL MEET YOUR FREE TO COME TO OUR YOU WANT LWITH THE AS- GET THE BEST VALUES AT LA LIBERAL BASIS. RING, 30 YEARS' EXPERIANCE IS A GREAT FEA- THE PLAN. WE ALSO HAVE IT THAT GUARANTEES SAT- ED FREE. Northwest Winslow Dabney and Sale Stable. parties, balls, receptions, etc. first-class style. Satisfaction Third street northwest. Main Alexandria, Va. 27. in 1428-5. ", GREEMAN'S ALLEY, Horses. modern stable. 132 Third Street N. W. Carriages for Hire. My Pittman nitect PATENT DRAWINGS DRAFTING, DETAILING, TRACING BLUE PRINTING that is sold, or your money refunded. He is a friend of the race, and you won't regret dealing in this store. It is what you are doing and going to do. There is more pleasure in saying "I just bought a suburban home site and expect soon to have a home of my own where I can enjoy fresh air, sunshine, pure water, flowers, a lawn and garden. In another column of The Bee is offered a splendid opportunity to start a home in Bloomburg Park, D. C. Is Your Hair Beautiful Nelson's Hair Dressing is put up in handmade four-count square tin boxes, like the lady holds in her hand. Druggage and agents everywhere sell it at 25 cents a box. If you can't get it, send us 30 cents and we will mail you a full size box pompaki. Go and buy it now, or sit right down and write us. Address NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Live Agents Wanted. Write Quick for Terms. GENERAL ARMSTRONG'S METHOD OF SOLVING THE RACE PROBLEM When, after the war, General Armstrong was sent down to the Virginia penninsula by the United States Government, his commission stated that he was to administer the affairs of both whites and blacks. He did not come primarily to teach A Gentlemen: 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. Yours respectfully. Negro youth, but to organize plans by which the former masters and slaves could live together in harmony and mutual helpfulness. This thought strongly influenced not only the work of the Freedmen's Bureau, but the work of the Hampton School. On his arrival at Old Point Comfort he found a heterogeneous mass of Negroes huddled together under the guns of Fort Monroe, dependent upon Government rations, living in slab huts, and utterly unfit for the responsibilities of citizenship that were so soon to be thrust upon them. What was to be done? Instead of placing them on reservations and feeding them, as was done in the case of the Indians, General Armstrong withdrew all rations, except in the case of the old and infirm, and put every one to work. Then he took measures for the building of homes, and, finally, he provided for schools and churches, where proper teachers and leaders might be trained. If you treat your friends right you can always depend on them in the time of need. General U. S. Grant always knew his friends and could always depend on them. Howard University should elect good and strong men on its trustee board. Justices Barnard, Anderson and men of this character will give the institution standing. Votes, votes, votes, for teachers, teachers, teachers, keeps us busy, Her-Tru-Line Her-Tru-Line FOR THE HAIR HER - TRU - LINE The Great Hair Grower "Her-Tru-Line" stimulates the growth of the hair, it takes out the curl and leaves the scalp in a clean and healthy condition. "Her-Tru-Line" cures dandruff, ringworm and scalp tetter. "Her - Tru - Line" is delightful as a dressing for the hair, being perfectly harmless. It is a true luxury and a valuable addition to toilet accessories. Large jar 50 cents at all drug stores and by our special agents. Sample box mailed to any address on receipt of five two-eent stamps. sell this wonderful HAIR GROWER. yes. Medicine Company Atlanta, Ga. URE IT IS 9 IN LONG THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $1.00 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurient head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will lighten the cuticle head of hair. hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heat- into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater, mched from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heat- is held by a turn of the handle. for curing irons, has a cover and can be carried in a Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hair Beautiful Soft, Silky and Long? Does it comb easily without breaking? Is it straight? Does it smooth out nicely? Can you do it up in any of the charm- ing styles, so it will stay, and make you proud of it? Is it ting and full of life? If you cannot say YES to all of the above questions, then you need Nelson's Hair Dressing is the finest hair ponde on the face of the earth for colored people. It makes your hair grow fast it makes stubborn, blaky and tangled hair as soft and supply as skin. It makes healthy. It keeps it from splitting or breaking off. It makes it rich and gives it that charm no longer for by all tree fallen. Nelson's Hair Dressing and you'll never have dandruff. Will keep clean. The roots of your hair will have the necessary help disease. You will be delighted with its delicate perfume. Dressing is put up in handmade four-count square tin boxes, like the lady holds in her hand. Dewystate and box. If you can't get it, send us 30 cents and we will mail it now, or sit right down and write us. Addres ACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. ed. Write Quick for Terms. QUEENSLAND'S WATER TREES One of the curiosities in natural history in the colony of Queensland is the provision by nature of a supply of water in the roots of certain trees. On these roots the aborigines formerly depended for their water for several months of the year. There are several kinds of trees in Queensland from which water can be obtained, including three species of eucalyptus, and the kurrajong. The eucalypt consists of a gum, which is the largest of the back country trees, a box and mallee. The first named is the most preferred, as yielding the greatest quantity. This tree resembles the red gum in appearance, the leaves being a little narrower and of a silvery color. It grows chiefly on sandy or light loamy soil and throws out numerous lateral roots at a depth of about nine inches from the surface of the ground. The position of these roots was ascertained by the blacks by repeatedly jabbing the points of a spear or sharpened stick in the soft earth at a distance of about six or eight feet from the trunk of the tree. The soil was then removed with a wooden shovel for some 20 feet or more and the root cut off at either end. This was then cut up into lengths of about 18 inches, the bark knocked off and the lengths stood on end in some receptacle to contain water. In many cases the blacks used a bag made of the entire skin of the male wallaby. As soon as all these pieces were placed on end the operator, beginning with the first placed, put the end in his mouth, and by a vigorous puff expelled the remaining water. The size of the roots chosen was, with the bark on, about the thickness of a man's wrist. The larger ones being more woody and less porous, contain little or no water. The water is beautifully clear, cool, and free from any unpleasant taste or smell. PLEASANT FOR THE TRAVELER Russian Method of Safeguarding Czar Necessarily Led to Some Apprehension. The late William E. Ingersoll, the noted life insurance manager, was an authority on insurance rates. "Mr. Ingersoll knew the rates all over the world," said a New York manager, recently. "The Russian rates are very high. Mr. Ingersoll once explained to me, with a story, why this was. "A traveler in Russia, he said, noticed that the train was all decorated with flags and banners, and at every station a company of soldiers, and a band playing the national anthem. The traveler asked a barkeman the reason of all this ceremony. The barkeman, lowering his voice, replied: "I don't mind telling you, sir—but in the strictest confidence, be it understood—that a carriage in this train has been engaged for his majesty. But his majesty, as a matter of fact, won't set off till this evening. Thus the plot hatched against him may take effect on this train, you see, and our gracious sovereign will be saved." "The brakeman touched his cap and passed on, and the traveler, suddenly grown pale and nervous, stared from the window anxiously." High Title Denied Washington High Title Denied Washington. A friend calls attention to the fact that Washington, although commander in chief during the Revolution and again in 1798 during the French war, which did not really happen, did not bear the title of full general. On July 2, 1793, President Adams nominated him "to be lieutenant-general and commander in chief." This was followed by the act of March 3, 1798, of which the ninth section read "that a commander of the army of the United States shall be appointed, and commissioned by the style of 'general of the armies of the United States,' and that the present office and title of lieutenant-general shall thereafter be abolished." President Adams, jealous for the executive preogative as commander in chief, made no appointment under this act and Washington died as lieutenant-general. Europe's Highest Village. "The highest village in Europe" is the inscription on a post card which shows a group of wooden cottages on a bleak hill, with no sign of vegetation in sight and having as a background a range of ice-covered mountains. The name of the place is Cumeaz in the Canton Wallis. It lies 2,047 meters above the sea level, "where Monte Rosa raises its gigantic head into the clouds." The village consists of four families, and the latest census gives it a population of 26. "The storms of spring and fall and the snows of the winter months," says the sender of the card, "make life a dreary one, and still the people look happy, and doubtless they are so." A Careless Messenger. After a messenger boy had eaten his lunch in a Pearl street restaurant in the New York financial district, Harry Bohrer, the manager, found a package on the table, and opening it he discovered that it contained $23,000 in currency and also sufficient negotiable securities to make a total of $50,000. From the papers in the package he believed the valuables belonged to the state bank, a few doors away, and hurried there with the money. The cashier quickly identified the parcel and Bohrer was given a reward. HISTORIC VIRGINIAHOME House Where George Washington's Mother Lived and Died at Fredericksburg Still Standing. Washington.—Not many tourists visit the house in which the mother of George Washington lived and died in Fredericksburg, Va. The Washingtons, or the branch of that large Washington family which played so great a role in American history, left the Pope's Creek's farm, later called "Wakefield," in Westmoreland county, about three years after the birth of George Washington. The family removed to another Washington farm in Stafford county on the north bank of the Rappanhannock river, opposite Fredericksburg. It was there that much of the boyhood of Washington was spent. It was there that the mythical exploits of chooping down Where Mother of George Washington Died. Where Mother of George Washington Died. the cherry tree, etc., were performed. After George Washington and his brothers had left this farm and after the marriage of Betty Washington to Maj. Fielding Lewis of Fredericksburg, Mrs. Mary Washington bought a cottage in Fredericksburg, close to "Kenmore," the home of her daughter, and resided there many years. She died in that cottage August 25, 1789. The cottage is a plain two-story frame dwelling standing at the corner of Charles and Lewis streets—two village streets deep in dust or mud according to the weather. The house is heavily shaded by old sycamore trees and is furnished with Washington and other Virginia relics. It is owned and cared for by the Society for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. The superintendent is R. C. Beals, who, with his wife, occupies the house. The big living room on the ground floor and to the left of the entrance is that in which Mrs. Washington died. As nearly as possible it is preserved as Mrs. Washington kept it. A rare old mahogany tester bed stands on that part of the floor where stood Mrs. Washington's bed. The original bed is owned by a member of the Washington family. The walls are lined with steel engravings which belonged to Mrs. Washington, and some of these were her property when she was Mary Ball, before her marriage to Augustine Washington, and came from her girlhood's home, "Epping Forest," in Lancaster county, about thirty miles from Fredericksburg. The room in the rear of this living and sleeping room was the dining-room, and the same table around which the Washingtons ate stands in the middle of the floor. The dining-room is bare of carpets or rugs and was in Mrs. Washington's time. The furnishings are plain and simple. HEADS BANKERS' ASSOCIATION Lewis E. Plerson, President of Big New York Financial Institution, Honored by Chicago Convention. Chicago.—Lewis E. Plerson, president of the Irving National Exchange bank of New York, was unanimously elected president of the American Bankers' association at the convention recently held in this city. President Plerson is 38 years of age Lewis E. Pierson. and a native of Metuchen, N. J. He was appointed cashier of the New York National Exchange bank in 1898 and subsequently was made vicepresident. He assumed the presidency January 12, 1904, at the age of 33 years. The New York National Exchange. bank absorbed the Irving National bank in 1906, and Mr. Pierson retained the presidency of the enlarged institution. Bullfrogs a Campaign Issue. Howell, Ind.-Bullfrogs are a live political issue in Howell, which is surrounded by ponds teeming with frogs. At the municipal election an independent candidate for mayor with a platform advocating extermination of the frogs by filling in the ponds will run against candidates of the regular parties. Apparently he will be elected. L. MELENDEZ KING, ATTORNEY SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Holding Prohate Court That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary on the estate of James Richard Jones, 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 12th day of May, A. D. 1911; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 12th day of May, 1910. William H. C. Brown, 1929 13th St., n.w. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of Probate Court. L. Melendez King, Attorney. W. CALVIN CHASE, ATTORNEY SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA No. 17049, Administration This is to Give Notice: 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 Samuel Henry Hariston, 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 20th day of May, A. D. 1911; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 20th day of May, 1910: Sophia E. Hariston, 2216 Champlain street, n. w. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. W. Calvin Chase, Attorney. JOSEPH H. STEWART, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Holding Probate Court. No. 16,959, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the State of Massachusetts has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters testamentary of the estate of Mary E. Lane, 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 24th day of May, A. D., 1911; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 26th day of May, 1910. FRANCIS T. BOWLES, 148 Marlborough Street, Boston, Mass. JAMES TOWNE, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court Mr. Robert Campbell, who has conducted an undertaker's establishment with much success at 340 F street S. W., has moved to his new home, 348 Second street S. W., Makinsey Scott's old place. This place has been remodeled and modern improvements added, which makes it one of the best undertaking places in the city. Mr. Campbell has spared no pains or expense to make this his new home attractive and convenient in every way. He has built a new stable in the rear of his house, equipped with elevators and telephone connections. There are four telephones, two in the stable and two in the house. So it can be seen that this young business man, who has been so successful in this particular line, is fully prepared to give the public quick and satisfactory service. Robert Campbell's success is an example and an inspiration to the young colored man in Washington who is willing to work for success. We will take a few boarders at our usual low rates this summer. Particulars address, Silcott Springs, Virginia. Mrs. Susan Webb Potomac Sign Company Show-Cards, General House and Sign Painting, Etc. Excursion Signs, Cotton or Oil-Cloth New Ideas for 1910 Our Specialty. 110 4 1-2 STREET N. W. First class work. Fair prices. THOS, H. ROBINSON SIGN PAINTER & DECORATOR 5132 F. Street Southwest Washington, D. C. BEL COMFORTABLE SUBURBAN AT HAMPTON PARK, Built from Your Own Plans and Public Schools, Churches, Lodges 2 Minutes' Walk 30 Minutes one Soil is excellent. Enough vegeta- with little labor, to supply your tak- before some investors make up the judgment prompts them to buy now. To reach Hampton Park: Take and H streets northeast to the Kenilv house in Kenilworth (M street) at Park, D. C. For further particulars, see or write W. G. WHITE, On the Grounds at Hampton Park In case of death, a bunch of Rent- therefore your duty to your No Interest and No Taxes. BE INDE A Man Cannot be Independent W. G. WHITE, 913 9th street northwest, Washington, D. C. Please have your salesman call if is understood that I am under no ob Name..... Date..... Southern Culture Formerly of 173 Hereby announc- ING AT 1510 This school is open for the ben- and teaches beauty culture in the tited a host of young ladies in the sided operators. MRS LUCIE RP Columbia lo Wholesale and Retail Families 22 5 cent ice tickets sold in sold $1.00. Delivered at your Office 10th SUBURBAN HOMES FOR SALE ON PARK, Adjoining Ken- own Plans and Sold on Easy Mo- rches, Lodges and Two Street 2 Minutes' Walk of the Property. Minutes one fare to Tre- tit. Enough vegetables, chickens, e- ccles supply your table. Every lot wi- rors make up their minds to buy, them to buy now. Boston Park: Take the H street car east to the Kenilworth car, and get with (M street) and walk 3 blocks. Dollars, see or write WHITE, Sales Agent, 911 At Hampton Park All Day Sunda- t a bunch of Rent Receipts is a poo- our duty to your family to OWN Y No Taxes. Free Dee- BE INDEPENDENT. It be Independent and Live in a northwest, D. C. Our salesman call and explain your I am under no obligation to buy. Name..... Address..... Southern Beauty Culture S merly off 1730 14th St. N announces ITS R AT 1510 14TH, ben for the benefit of your duty culture in all its branches young ladies in this and other'. JUCIE RPOLLAR mbia Ice Comp le and Retail Ice Dealers Families a specialty tickets sold in $5.00 lots; 21 g vered at your house. Office 10th Street 'Wliarf. AT HAMPTON PARK, Adjoining Kenilworth, D. C. Built from Your Own Plans and Sold on Easy Monthly Payments Public Schools, Churches, Lodges and Two Street Car Lines Within 2 Minutes' Walk of the Property. 30 Minutes one fare to Treasury Soil is excellent. Enough vegetables, chickens, etc., may be grown, with little labor, to supply your table. Every lot will probably be sold before some investors make up their minds to buy, though their good judgment prompts them to buy now. To reach Hampton Park: Take the H street car; transfer at 15th and H streets northeast to the Kenilworth car, and get off at the first brick house in Kenilworth (M street) and walk 3 blocks east to Hampton Park, D. C. For further particulars, see or write W. G. WHITE, Sales Agent, 913 9th Street N. W. BE INDEPENDENT. A Man Cannot be Independent and Live in a Rented House. W. G. WHITE, Please have your salesman call and explain your offer more fully. It is understood that I am under no obligation to buy. Southern Beauty Culture School Formerly off 1730 14th St. N. W. Hereby announces ITS REOPENING AT 1510 14TH, N. W This school is open for the benefit of young coloured women and teaches beauty culture in all its branches. It has graduated a host of young ladies in this and other cities who are skilled operators. MRS LUCIERPOLLARD, PRES 22 5 cent ice tickets sold in $5.00 lots; 21 5 cent ice tickets sold $1.00. Delivered at your house. Office 10th Street 'Wliarf. Phone Main 272. John E. McGau, President and Gen'l Manager. Joseph Peake, Secretary and Treas. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL Closing Exercises and Trustee Meeting The closing exercises of the National Training School for Women and Girls, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president, Lincoln Heights, D. C., were brought to a close Friday, May 20th. During the week, there was a continual stream of visitors coming from the states and from abroad, visiting the institution that has for its object, the training of women and girls to give the very best service to God and Humanity. The oration by the students were excellent and it is evident that they are receiving thorough training, The Rev. Chas. S. Morr. New York, delivered the annual sermon and the literary address. Trustees from the states were in attendance, and delivered addresses. There are no graduates this year, but judging from the work done by students in the advance classes-industrial, literary and missionary, there will be some sheep skin given out next year. Aside from the closing exercises, the most important event during the week, was the meeting of the trustee board, held on Friday, May 20. And it was its first annual meeting, since the institution has been in operation. The board commended the president and faculty for the splendid work done, but laid plans for the enlargement of the work next year. It realized that the present building HOMES FOR COLORED PEOPLE Adjoining Kenilworth, D. C. Sold on Easy Monthly Payments and Two Street Car Lines Within of the Property. fare to Treasury Tables, chickens, etc., may be grown, stable. Every lot will probably be sold, their minds to buy, though their goods. the H street car; transfer at 15th worth car, and get off at the first brick, and walk 3 blocks east to Hampton. Sales Agent, 913 9th Street N. W. All Day Sunday. Receipts is a poor heritage. It is family to OWN YO HOAE. Free Deed in Case of Death. DEPENDENT. and Live in a Rented House. and explain your offer more fully. It diligence to buy. address. Beauty ure School 30 14th St. N. W. Gives ITS REOPEN- 14TH, N. W benefit of your coloured women all its branches. It has gradu- this and other cities who are POLLARD, PRESS Ice Company Ice Dealers a specialty $5.00 lots; 21 5 cent ice tickets house. Street 'Wliarf. Country Board Boarders wanted for the summer, at Metropolitan Grove, Gaithersburg, Md., good place, good water and board. Terms moderate; opens June 1, 1910. For further information address Mrs. Dora Dorsey, Metropolitan Grove, Gaithersburg, Md. Brodt's 419 ELEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. 503 NINTH STREET N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. WASHINGTON'S LEADING HATTERS. THIS IS THE LEADING HAT FIRM IN THE CITY. HATS OF ALL STYLES MAY BE FOUND AT EITHER and equipments are inadequate and that steps must be taken immediately to provide ample accommodation for the students. Dr. E. C. Morris, president of the Convention, urged the trustees to call upon the denomination for fifty thousand dollars with which to erect a building that will do credit to the three million Baptists who have nowhere in the world an institution for the training of its women, and a committee was appointed to devise ways and means of meeting the urgent demand for another building. Joseph`Peake, Secretary and Treas. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR, IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINNY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POWADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES. FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE, 25¢ LARGE SIZED BOTTLE, 50¢ THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST., DEPT. 15 CHICAGO, ILL. AGENTS WANTED. HOLTMAN'S OLD, STAND FINE BOOTS AND SHOES 491 Penn. ave., N. W. OUR $2.50 AND $3 SHOES ARE THE BEST MADE. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT. WM. MORELAND, PROP. 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. Mrs. D. Smith, Proprietor, 614 D Street, Northwest. BUY AT ONCE Fine Suburban Home For Sale. Bargain For Quick Purchaser In Hyattsville, Md., Mont- Description of Property Eight room frame building, butler's pantry, large closeis in each room, all modern improvements, both hot and cold water, furnace heat. Cellar under entire house, seven foot porch running across front and down one side, also large back porch. Lot 141x135, twenty shade trees in yard and lawn, two-story stable 24x16 also chicken house on rear. Large lawn, Only one block and a half from cars. Price $5,000,00. Terms to suit. Apply L. Melendez King, 609 F street, n. w., Washington. Elsewhere in The Bee will be seen the advertisement of Mr. W. G. White, who offers to the people a house and lot by the payment of $50 and $15 per month. Why pay rent when you can own your own home today? Now is the time to own a home. Look! These houses are beautifully located. Just think of the price— $50 down and $15 dollars per month! Read particulars elsewhere. FOR SALE Up-to-date cigar, confectionery and periodical store, good business, terms reasonable. Apply to Bond-Dabney Co., 1020 You street, Northwest. See who is leading in the teachers contest. Vote for your favorite office seekers in that he is not a Imported direct from the Orient. A great show of the finest patterns woven especially for us. To make special inducements for early buyers, we have determined to put these Mattings on sale at very low prices. You can save a considerable sum by by selecting now. When in Doubt Buy of HOUSE & HERRMANN SEASON OF 1910 Steamer River Queen WILL OPEN Excursion Season WASHINGTON PARK Sunday June 5 3 Trips 12, 2 4 P.M. Round Trip 25Cents PARLORSOCIAL CLUB It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity to inform you that the books of the Independent Steamboat and Barge Company are now open for charters for Excursions during the coming season, and it will be to your interest to call at once and secure the most desirable dates. Our terms are most liberal andcharters can be made for Washington Park and Somerset Beach To which place we have the exclusive excursion rights as well as Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk, White City, Richmond, Baltimore and all points on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay Our facilities for chartering parties are unsurpassed in every respect. Our large covered wharf (used exclusively for our excursion business) enables us to give you most modern and up-to-date service. No crowding, no exposure and our schedule between Washington and Washington Park does away with the long and tiresome waiting for the steamers. THE WEEKLY NEWS 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. To my friends and the public in general: It is with pleasure that I take this you that the books of the Independent Company are now open for charters for coming season, and it will be to your interest secure the most desirable dates. Our terms are most liberal and charters for Washington Park and Somers. To which place we have the exclusive exposition Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk, Walthammore and all points on the Potomac Bay. Our facilities for chartering parties respect. Our large covered wharf (used for cursion business) enables us to give your date service. No crowding, no exposure between Washington and Washington Park, long and tiresome waiting for the steam. Before the construction of Washington place of recreation was afforded the people proudly point to the fact that I have the people in every respect. You have one of the best and most sorts in this part of the country. Washington riads of electric lights, mammoth scenic sel, dance hall and numerous smaller amps passed in point of natural beauty and most resort south of New York. By perseverance and an enormous care this, and now I ask you to show me that port by calling at once and making charm son. Yours for pleasure and Lewis Jefferson. 1910 J. A. PIERRE Orders Delivered Promptly J. A. PIERRE Wholesale and Retail Dealer in COAL, WOOD AND ICE 454 New York Avenue, N. W. 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 Mrs. Smith will be given free. Clipping and singeing of the hair. Mrs. A. J. Smith, 935 R Street, N. W. Now is the time to pay your subscription, and gain votes for your friends in the teachers contest. Buffet 1913 The Why pay 10 per cent, when you can get it for 3 per cent. H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE No. 314 Ninth Street, N. W. Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. You! BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPAREL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 1917 4th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. The Bee is the peoples Forum and the races Advocate.