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VOL.XXXI NO4 Our Graduates ATTORNEY R. R. HORNER DELIVERS THE ADDRESS—A BRILLIANT EPOCH. 180 Graduate—Capt. Oyster Presides, and Mr. Horner Speaks Joint graduating exercises of the Washington Normal, School No. 2, M Street High School, and the Armstrong-Manual Training School were held last Friday night before several thousand relatives and friends of the students at Convention Hall. The hall was a blaze of electric lights, while the decorations consisted of streamers of pennants, potted plants, palms and cut flowers. The graduating classes marched into the hall and occupied seats on a raised platform on the east side of the hall. As soon as they had been seated members of the board of education, principals of the schools and the speakers took seats on the front of the platform. The exercises opened with a selection by a section of the United States Marine Band, under the leadership of Lieut. W. H. Santelmann. The band also rendered selections throughout the evening. Capt. James F. Oyster, president of the board of education, presided, and made an address of welcome Rev J H Van Schaick, pastor of the Universalist Church, pronounced the invocation CAPT JAMES F. OYSTER Address to Graduates. The address to the grainates was delivered by Richard R. Horner of the board of education "Ten millions of our people who were but yesterday slaves, whose ancestors were taken by force from their native land and transported to these cold and hostile shores to become articles of commerce," he said, "are today struggling for a place of honor among this mighty people that held them in bondage less than fifty years ago. "By reason of the peculiar construction of American institutions we are forced to enter into competition with this strong and intellectual race, which, in the progressive attainments of civilization, is centuries in advance of us. Handicapped as we are, nevertheless, we are part and parcel of the American people, and though retarded by inheritance and training, and rendered weaker thereby, we are, to a very great extent, thrown upon our own resources as a race and must of necessity rely upon our own effort to accomplish the best results in the onward progress of the nation. "The race must no longer expect others to carry its burdens. In this strictly commercial age, when men and nations are struggling to reach the top with all the ability, cunning R.R. HORNER and energy at their command, there is very little time for sentiment, and the weaker brother must develop strength or go to the wall. "The law of the survival of the fittest sounds harsh and cruel, but it is logical and just. The other race in this country has its own burdens, and we should not expect its members to assume those belonging to us that we ourselves should carry. A race is made strong by bearing its own burdens and solving its own great problems. Social Status of Race. Nor should we be unmindful of the fact that the social status of a race, like that of an individual, adjusts itself in conformity to the surrounding conditions. The social intercourse between two races or among members of the same race is not regulated by law. No statute making men socially equal ever has been in operation or ever will be. When men of the same race or of different races measure up to the adopted standard of honor, education and courtesy the standard of the best all around development the question of equality never arises." The Galt prize and scholarships were presented by Dr. W. V. Tunnell of the board of education. The scholarships were announced as follows: Armstrong Manual Training School—University of Pittsburg, College of Engineering, Avery scholarships, William R. Smalls and Alrutheus A. Taylor: Howard University, College of Arts and Sciences, Anna H. Catlett and Herbert L. Stevens; Howard University, Teachers' College, Raymond A. Davis and Nelson Irving; Dartmouth, McKinley Bowie; Simmons College, Boston, Mass; division o home economics. Jennie Hill Cornell Normal School No. 2—To Teachers' College, Howard University, Della Anna Bundy, Hilda Freeman and Miriam Wormley. M Street High School—Howard University, Inez Arrington and Leonard Johnson, College of Arts and Sciences; Leon Mayer, dental department; Willie Richardson, school of pharmacy; Syracuse University, Wilfrid Lawson and Lloyd Newman; University of Pittsburg, William G Haynes; Howard University, Harry Keelan. The first Galt prize was presented to David A. Lane, while Jessie B. Watts won the second prize. Representative Washington Gardner of Michigan presented the diplomas. The graduates were: Normal School No. 2. Kindergarten course—Marguerite Elizabeth Brent, Ethel Catherine Davis, Annie Lillian Evans, Violet Carroll Ferguson, Elizabeth Ethel Grant, completed course, February, 1910, Bertha Gertrude McNeill, Mabel Louise Turner, Ada Ellen Williams and Vifgina Lucinda Williams Special course in manual arts—William Naylor Buckner, Oswald James Burke and E. F. Parks. Post-graduate course—Daniel Webster Edmonds, Willis Monroe Menard and James Blaine Hunter. M Street High School. M Street High School. Lillian Lyons Cubette Anderson, Sarah Inez Arrington, Alcinda Louise Bacon, Esther Angelia Braxton, Ruth Catherine Brinkley, Antoinette Allison Brooks, Lydia Nannette Browne, Josephine Bryant, Teresa Lillian Burke, Eva Mae Burrell, Fannie George Butler, Beatrice Coleman Campbell, Mary Ola Chaney, Florence Dulce Coffer, Grace Coleman Leah Maria Cunningham, Eva Beatrice Dykes, Florence Milton Dykes, Rachel Olive Farley, Vellmar Henry Green, Alice Marie Harris, Jessie Viola Herndon, Alice May Hershaw, Emma Bowen Holmes, Roscoe De Witt Pinkett, Irene Marion Quander, Corinne Aurelia Quivers, Mary Elizabeth Rove, Marguerite Virginia Smith, Olive Virginia Thompson, Vivian Lucille Thompson, Ellease Tinsley, Geneva Calcier Townes, Martha Loretta Wade, Harriett Minerva Wallace, Rehecca Batteire Ware, Lillie Mav Williams, Woole John Wadsworth Banks, Otto Leland Pressley Bohanan, Frank Robert Cook, William Garnet Haynes, Arrington Sylvester Helm, William Oliver Jennings, *Leonard Johnson, William Alfred Jones, Harry Sanderlin Keelan, Chas, Edward Lane Ir., Frances Halford Hughston, Ethel Courtney Hvman, Sophia Elizabeth Johnson, Pauline Lucy Johnston, Iola Madelene Keer, Mary Jane King, Fleanor Crozet Lee, Edna Alice Lucas, Annozean Archer McKinlav, Marion Matilda Madden, Ruth Viola Matthews, Scottrona Gregg Montgomery, Cordella Hughes Murdock, Ethel India Pate, Harriett Lavina Perry, Ruth Brown Peters, Willfrid Whitehead Lawson, Herbert Igniatus Lucas, Leonidus Harper Mayer, Edward Lee Miles, William Henry Miller, Lloyd Henry Newman, Hipolito Ramirez, Ir. William Hardy Randall, Willis Richardson, Francis Ellis Rivers, Mark Edmond Rivers, Walter Stanford Savoy, William Henry Swinson, Marshall William Watson and WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY JUNE 25 1910 M. H. HON MARLIN EDGAR OLMSTED Orpheus Benjamin Williams. Manual Training School Technical preparatory course—McKinley Bowe, Clara Selena Bell, Marie Jennie Carter, Annie Henrietta Catlett, Raymond Antbony Davis, Bessie Geraldine Davis, Lucinda Cecelia Dyer, George Lema Fletcher, Janie Ernestine Hawkins, Ruth Beatrice Jackson, Ethel Lena Lawson, Garnet Hyland Middleton, Edith Lavana Moss, Lillian Belle Powell, James Bernard Quiller, Emma Terese, sea Queen, Irine Paul Scott, Bertha Jennette Raye Madaline Beatrice Scott, Jessie Elizabeth Settlers, Lillian Estelle Smackum, Victoria Isabella Stewart, Florence Elizabeth Stokes, Alruthus Ambush Taylor, Geraldine Lillie May Tate, Clarice Gertrude Wells, Victoria Williams. Estelle Mabel Brown, Mary Lorette Butler, Violet Augusta Kibble and Earl Russel Smith. General scientific course—Arthur Fleming Albert, Genevieve Lillian Royd, Jennie Hill Cornell, Ethel Marie Dennis, Beatrice Virginia Knorl, Eleanora Louise Lomax, Fredrick Clarke, Jenkins, James Irving Nelson, William Robert Smalls, Herbert Luellin Stevens, Charles Edwin Wesley, Sara Elizabeth Webster, Lillian Inez Wright, John Churchel Carter, Beatrice Hall Turnell, Arthur Leonard Tunnell. Business course—Ella Viola Johnson, Lorenzo Cleophias Walker, Artie Lorenzo Prown, Eulah Mae Ross Shermont Ralph Sewell, Gordon Webster Wilson, Jesse Burnarde Watts Isaac Herman Tryce, Hamilton Clarke. Excerpts From the Address Delivered by Richard R. Horner at the Joint Commencement Exercises of M Street High School, Armstrong Manual Training School and Normal School No. 2, at Convention Hall, Friday, June 17, 1910. Ten milliins of our people who were but yesterday slaves, whose ancestors were taken by torce from their native land and transported to these cold and hostile shores to become articles of commerce, are to-day struggling for a place of honor among this mighty people that held them in bondage less than fifty years ago. By reason of the peculiar construction of American institutions we are forced to enter into competition with this strong and intellectual race, which, in the progressive attainment of civilization, is centuries in advance of us. Handicapped as we are, nevertheless we are part and parcel of the American people; and though retarded by inheritance and training, and rendered weaker thereby, we are to a very great extent, thrown upon our own resources as a race, and must, of necessity, rely upon our own efforts to accomplish the best results in the onward progress of the nation. Being Americans fully identified with the highest development of American institutions, we necessarily partake of their virtues and of their vices. Our status as a race must of necessity be determined by the highest ideals of the country in which we live. It then follows that our civilization can be no other than that of the people with whom we are identified; and our status must be determined by the highest type of citizenship represented by these people. Bound together by the ties of one and the same brotherhood of American citizenship; inspired by the same virtues, and retarded by the same vices; governed by the same laws and institutions, we are firmly rooted to the American soil and shall continue so. It is upon this soil, consecrated to liberty by the blood of its martyrs that the colored race must work out its destiny. By its individual efforts (Continued to Page 4) THE COLOR LINE COLOR LINE ROW AVERTED. East Orange High School Class Calls Off Its Dance—Rumor Afloat That New Date Will be Set and Neither of the Colored Girls Invited. East Orange, N. J., June 20.—The problem of the color line, in so far as it applied to the dance of the seniors of the East Orange High School, was solved to-day by the cancellation of the dance, which was to have been held on Friday night at the Women's Club of Orange. It was rumored that the cancellation of the date was only a ruse to deceive the Misses Vandervall, colored. That the dance will be held at some other time or place, and that the colored girls will be designly forgotten when the new invitations are sent out, is the belief of a great many who are not admitted to the inner councils of the class. The Vandervall girls had nothing to say on the matter when it was put off re them. The insistence of the colored girl in their rights to attend the dance in spite of the unwillingness of the young social lights of the class to lt them in caused more than a nald star last week. The tickets were all distributed on Monday, with the occasion of those which should have been given to the Vandervalls. They made a demand for them, and since two days later in getting one ticket for Isabel Vandervall. The scorn was withheld on the ground that Irene Vandervall, though graduating this year, was not a member of the class and could not lay claim to a ticket. She was dropped last year from 1909 class. Irene was not admitted to any of the festivities of the last year because of being so dropped on account of failure in some of her studies, so she demands recognition this year. Her father, James N. Vandervall, who has just sold out a carrot cleaning business, publicly announced last week that he was going to get that second ticket, and the members of the class who objected to the young women just as stoutly maintained that he was not. In stood that way to-day, when the unexpected announcement that the dance was to be canceled reached the Women's Club. The high school pupils claim that they would have made no objection to the Vandervall girls had they not made it known that they intended to exercise their full rights and bring escorts of their own race. First the white pupils tried to buy off the colored pupils, and then they sought to keep their tickets from them, with the result that much talk ensued. Proclamation! There having come, from time to time, letters of inquiry from several parts of the United States, touching one John A. Bell, Esqr., 218 James street, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U. S. A., as to his being commissioned Deputy of the Grand Lodge, F. A. & A. M. of Liberia, with a view to organizing lodges in United States, the matter claimed our attention. Such an office is unknown in the history of Liberian Masonry, there having never arisen a necessity for such an office; and we are too well acquainted with the principles of Freemasonry to intrude into foreign jurisdictions where Freemasonry is known and practiced. The Grand Secretary was therefore authorized and did communicate with the said Mr. Bell, under date October 27, 1909, A. L. 5, 5909, informing him that the Grand Lodge of Liberia does not recognize such an office nor him as holding such, and that there is no record of such an appointment having ever been created; he was also directed in said letter from the Grand Secretary to immediately and forthwith desist from an- nouncing, proclaiming, professing and exercising such an office in the name of Liberian Freemasonry in Michigan or any other State of the United States. It still appearing from more recent letters which have been received that the said Mr. Bell is still assuming the above named title in the name of the Grand Lodge of F. A. & A. M. of Liberia; therefore: I. Abraham B. Stubblefield, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F. A. & A. M. of Liberia to hereby proclaim and declare to the various Masonic Jurisdictions of the United States of America that one John Bell, Esqr., of 218 James street, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U. S. A., announcing, proclaiming and professing himself to be some sort of a deputy of the Grand Lodge of Liberia is not such having never been lawfully created and has no right to act in said capacity. Done in Monrovia, Liberia, this 16th day of May, 1910, A. L. 5910, and of this Jurisdiction the 43rd. Attest: Abraham B. Stubblefield, Grand Master. Nathaniel H. B. Cassell, Grand Secretary. 5TH ANNUAL MATRON'S CONFERENCE. Juvenile Department, Independent Order St. Luke The Juvenile Department of the St. Luke Order, with Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, at its head as Grand Matron, was in session Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week at the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. E. B. Gordon, pastor. More than 250 circles were represented by matrons from Boston to Wilmington, N. C., and from Richmond to Elkhorn Valley of West Virginia. This department of the St. Luke Order has more than 10,000 members, and under the push and energy of the matrons has added nearly 2,000 members within the six months just passed. The growth of both the adult and juvenile branches of the St. Luke has been phenomenal. Hereafter, the matrons will meet biennially and the executive board semi-annually and the advisory board monthly. The following officers were elected for the next two years Mrs. Walker, the head of the organization, is also president of the St. Luke Bank, Richmond, Va. 4 Officers Grand Matron, Maggie L. Walker, Richmond, Va.: Deputy Grand Matron, Laura H. Irving, Richmond, Va.: Vice Grand Matron, Wm. Randolph, Hanover, Va.: Grand Prelate, Susan Holman: Suffolk, Va.: Messenger, W. O. Moore, West Virginia: Inside Sentihel, Bessie B. Anderson, Washington, D. C.; Outside Sentinel; Geo. W. Coleman, Roanoke, Va. Advisory Board Ella O. Waller, Julia T. Stephens, Kate C. Watkins, Louisa Allen, Gertrude D. Lawrence, Lula A. Willis, Richmond. Va.; Sallie F; Willis, Fine Greek; Julia H. Hayes, Washington. D. C.; Ella J. Williams, Sabot, Va.; Ollie Benson, Newark, N. J.; Mattie Monroe, Philadelphia, Pa.; Hattie Mercer, New York; Rosa E. Watson, Martha S. Morgan, Richmond, Va.; Frances Cox, Lynchburg, Va. Deputies. Georgia Queen, Newark, N. J. Northern: Mary Lee Jones, Boston. Mass. Eastern: Mary Collins, Washington, D. C. Central: Bethe Brooks, Richmond. Va., Southern: Malinda Cobb, Elkhorn, W. Va., Western. The next annual meeting will doubtless be held in July, 1912, in Atlantic City. The visitors were nicely entertained and handsomely banqueted Wednesday night by the local matrons and juveniles. The children acquitted themselves with great credit, and the session closed from the Baptist Church, 5th and P streets, Rev. Jas. Lee, pastor, after a public meeting which inspired all who were present and added much to the prestige of the St. Luke Order. Will Accompany Dr. Washington. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., managing editor of The Bee will accompany Dr. Booker T. Washington on his tour through the State of Delaware. Mr. Chase will leave the city for Wilmington, Del. July 2d, the point of meeting. A full account of this tour will appear in The Bee. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS By Miss G. B. Maxfield The destruction of life and property by floods throughout Hungary exceeds all records. The death list will aggregate fully 1,000. Commissioner Rudolph says $1,400 must be raised in two weeks in order to have a safe and sane fourth of July. There seems to be a general objection to the erection of the new Normal School for colored students near the old Mott School. It is said to be too far from the negro population. Dr. J. W. Crum will succeed Rev. Lyons at Liberia. President Taft always defends colored Americans when he can. Capt. James F. Oyster's retirement from the presidency of the Board of Education will be regretted by thousands. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler seems to be honored by the entire State of Ohio. Judge Robert H. Terrell has won over his enemies. He has the confidence and respect of the people. Dr. Thirkield, of Howard University, is in the North resting himself. He is a man to be honored. Barron D. Wilkins, Jack Johnsons' closest friend, sent him $20,000, the entire amount to be placed on himself. His friends have unlimited confidence that the battle will be his on July 4. A resolution originating in the House providing for a commission of seven persons to investigate the advisability of holding an exposition to commemorate the semicentennial of the negro's freedom in America, has been rejected by the House. Dr. S. L. Corrothers will be the next Bishop in his connection. Minister Lyons will leave his post as soon as his successor qualifies. Rev. Lyons has been a competent officer. Dr. Washington's trip through Delaware will be a great event. Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C. is the coming Demosthenes from the South. President Taft will make one colored appointment in this city. The Langston's Portrait Club is succeeding well. The portrait will be placed in statutory hall. Howard's Carnegie's library. Mr Napier declined the Liberian mission. He prefers to remain in the United States. Register W. T. Vernon, it is reported, will serve another term. Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson is receiving great ovations in the South. He will be the mouth piece of the present administration it is reported. The annual musicale by the pupils of Mrs/M. Harvey Clinkscales, given at the 2nd Baptist Church, Monday evening June 13, 1910, was very largely attended. The assistants were Miss Laura Tyler and Mrs. A. White, soprano soloist. Duet by Mrs. Hattie Opey and Mr. Joseph Carroll. Readings by Mr. Geo. Wallace. Female quartet under direction of Mrs. J. D Corrothers. The pupils performing were: Vernice Hill, Dollie Freeman, Heleng Brown, Jane Johnson, Lottie Brown, Eleonora Steward, Irene Minor, Lena Franklin, Naomi Toppen, Bessie Toppen, Lilian Hunter, Inez Wade, Roscoe Lee, Eva Burrell, Worthington Bradford, Jennie Brice, Edna Williams, Elsie Steward, Mabel Lucas, Esther and Bessie Conoway. An address was delivered by Rev. W. B. Johnson, D. D., and medals were presented to Jennie Brice, Roscoe Lee and Edna Williams. Whitley vs. Whitley On June 20, 1910, Justice Andersop, sitting in Equity Court No. 1, signed a decree divorcing Mrs. Mary A. Whitley from Charles D. Whitley. The parties were married June 19, 1890. Mrs. Whitley was allowed to resume her maiden name. Mrs. Whitley was represented by Attorney L. Melendez King. Mr. King is very successful in divorce matters. Lincoln Notes Chapman cottage was the scene of a merry gathering on Wednesday, June 16, 6 p. m., at which time a dinner was given in honor of Misses Josephine and Imogene Wormley and Beatrice Ridgely, who sailed for Europe, Saturday, June 18. The above named ladies were the guests of Misses Blanche Nalle, Sallie Johnson, Lizzie and Anna Howard, Louise Wormley, Fairfax Brown, Mary P. Burrell, Etta L. Williamson, Eleanor Curtis, Alice Wheeler, Julia Smith. 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In so doing I take this opportunity to express to you the high regard in which T hold.you as a man, an exccu- tre officer, and above all, a superior afhcer, who has both the welfare of the public”and his subordinates at heart In the three years and more which T have served under you T have yet to note the first sign of discord or discontent among the men of your command = This condition in your precinct Being in great contrast to the conditions existing in the precinet in which T served eight years prior to my coming to the Sixth, If gomparisons are permissible, 1 wetd compare the workings of that nrecinet. to yours, as T would a thresh- ‘ng machine to a Waltham watch— vr precinct working as accyrately and naisclessly as the watch. It 1s with regret that I sever my connections with the Sixth Police Pre wet im which T met’so many manly policemen. 5 T have the honor to remain, Respectfully yours, ROBT L. WARING, 609 F St.. Nv W. Washington, D. C.. May 12, 1910. To the Honorable’ Commissioners - of the District of Columbia, through Captain Michael Ryrnes, 6th. Police Precinct, Commanding. Gentlemen: I have the honor to herewith hand you my resignation as Rail Road Crossing Policeman, sta- tioned at Seventh and F streets, North- West, to take effect forthwith, for the following reasons. T was appointed to the above posi- tion July 9,° 1809. and have: since served continuously, having in: the meantime been transferred twice. About the middle of March tast on two o¢casions I was found off my past by inspectors. First time, thirty seven minutes; (fifteen minutes of which time I was allowed off by Gen- eral Orders) and twelve minutes at another time. I was off for reasons over which I had no control—but.mv ‘corner was covered, however, on both occasions by the regular man on the beat (Tt has been the custom‘for ten years and more, and still is the cus- tom, for a Rail Road Crossing police- man to Ieave his post when covered as mine was.) 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Three weeks later or after a lapse seven weeks after this fault-finding | am fined $5 and transferred. T do not now*know nor was I ev | informed as to that for which I hu been adjudged guilty. But this is in keeping with t> ceaseless, senseless system of nage: that has grown un in the Police Di partment in the past few years, ar which has resulted in the killing : + one high' police official and which persisted in, may result in the killin of another, unless some person, hig! in authority puts a stop te it And jury in this District will convict 4 man of first degree murder who ch the killing, as .was evidénced by t final outcome of the case above m tioned, which case on its face bore ot the attributes of a cotd-blooded ma. der. It is astounding to me that thase it high authority in this District are ignorant of the views and opinions, a. to police officials and inspectors, hele by the rank and file of Washington's citizens. Should your Honorable Board con clude that I have been fined and trans. ferred for cause, I will forward m) check under protest, for the aboy: amount. Three garments have been order for me by the Police Department Dress coat, blouse, and pants. The blouse being of the new style of the summer garment, ntade of lighter ma terial, less lining, no difference in cu’ or collar from the old style blouse but having one button more—at an ir creased cost to the men of nearly 91 over the older and heavier garment | shall pay for this blouse, at the 1. creased price only when compelled t: do so.* Knowing as I do that this offenc: (?) is the pretext and not the cause for my’tine and transfer, which took effect May 7, igio, I respectfully re- quest that this resignation be actec upon immediately as I wish to seve all connection with the Police Depart: ment of this District as soon as pos sible, so that I may place before the public my experiences of a decade 1 the police service of this City. I have the honor to remain, Respectfully yours, + ROBT. L. WARING, . 609 F St, N W Washington, June 3, 1910. Ordered: That Robert L. Waring is hereby removed from the office of special Istreet railway crossing policeman 1 ‘the Metropolitan Police Department D.C. to take effect from and after June 3. 1910. t Official copy furnished Mr. Robert L._ Waring. : By order: WILLIAM TINDALL, Secretary, Board of ‘ Commissioners, D. Cc ze) Re Te MS val thee = 74 vi Mal BACH TOWN . ant datrtce 29 a faraizked by es.) Uur a: See Pp mle rue ondart aaa sass fr af met. Seer Nap tbereeitly ing heehee PW, We Sine Yan Dave vee Rimi ae the ne te ote PTS MOR frame Tae ee os ri Bs are then ace py ectiy peme or do mee pe RA i aT GES We touch So bees Cae eae ete a \ i Fig TER PRISES 2 soe tea Prem above acual Tony ay eek You seve fre te i n's predta feeet ol us and hve t . NUR Sisto ace be SOE BY oN er pe po oe Sane ‘exis hog we | xs om fecha ald remactat frm afirt te Pract MEA Ca ug ‘ a shea you recerre | VK a ee YOU WALL BE ASTOUISHBB <5 Ter Sos we td omer a hat Bi, eo Peet ws.cun pao roa this yom, Wo sal the heat rade bicycles bar he voy 4 ry than ey o*bor ier: ‘ec me with $1.00 pret above cost. y " ae oe aes ek Be Ra peatinde” BeTeN tne Four Ona are SE 8 ND SULES. Wa do net re handle second hand } P manly Sessa moins 29 Band ey ~ PURI, eens were’ Pond, tenes: ba at peioas ranger from OS to Ng ry ts matted Free. QGISER BRAKES, Soe eet Tmporeed ctsaloe ‘ood pedal, mene ciciss sod ecupenent of all Linds at day Ale mal renal prices. SO MEDGETHORN ePUNCTERE-PROOF Sa 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES 7. Sraosce car? y T@ sATROBECE, CHLY 7 The regular retoil price of these tires is agg oS $5.0 por pose, bad t0 mtroduce we tlt Ne eA mtirouasenls perfor St SX herthor darb 0). (amar a Lea, De MORE TROBBLE FACS PLACTERES has _ Bevel Khe NAILS, ‘Foeks or Glans will not tet tho 1 Piel adr ost. ‘Sixty thousand prirs sold fast year. CA 28 ie } Over two bendred/thousasa pairs now in use, MOR eye caret Rw, Sf Tt me RESORPTION: Madcinall sizes. Itislively Ee wg bs faye Ios ae os wad ensy: rerydugaieand Unedinaide with (TED ee O NE 3 2 petal quay a rubdbar, witch never becomes " ED < y/ ‘aud which cloves up'small punctures without attow- EAB ezotice the thick Ing treairtomncape. We have huudreds of letters from sain Bay srotice the rabber tread fiedcustomers stating tht their tires haveonly bees paneped Ee Dole va setpe ee upouce ortwice ina whole season. They wash Denmorcthes < cea riny siete ae Bi ordiaary tire, thepancture rerictine qualnties being given BME EP pron pe sim CoCtinde: Fis ‘by several layers of this. specially prepared fabricen tie Gp flee will, ontlast any other treed, Theregular price of these tires 1643 so per pair,but for |] Bitsy nl nee aud Bavertining purposes weare makinga special factory priceta a LDING. the réler of oaly $4 per pute All onlers shipped samme day letter ia received. We ship C.0.D.on approval You do uot poy'a cat until you have eaamined ead found them strictly as represented. ‘We will altow a incount cf § per cent (hereby maictog the price #4.55 per pasr) if you send FOLL CASE WITH GKDEI: ‘and enclose ses ‘We will abo send one nickel plated brass head pemp. Tires to be returned st @UE expeese if for aay reason they are tpot satisfactory on ezanunation. We are per! reBebte end mency sent to ws is assafens in a dank, Lf you ontar a pair of tHeve tires you wil fred foot they will ride easier, run Taster; wear better, fast lenges aed look finer than any tice veu bave ever used or seen at any price. We Know that you will be eo weil pleased that when you weet @ Tieycie you will give us your orden, We want you to send usa trial order st once, hence tn remarkable tire ofr. ce a don’t buy am at any pnce watil you send for a pair o BE YOU PEED THES scigetnic: Ponce bre tec on Spprvas tod al St ‘the special Jetrcsiectory jee quoted abcve; or write ont ire and Suwwiry Cal ue which loo HET Ww. Eatceaud kinds ef tine ot Seat hal oe eel pres i 1 t write us . BOX UXING a bicycle WDB PBT WAIT ore pair of ties trom anyone wil 30a Moowy the new and wosccrtel piers weare makiag. It only cos's a povtal to fearn everytaing. Write it NOW. e L.°AEAB CYCLE COMPARY,’ CHICAGO, ILL. . a a |. FOR YOU. IF YOU LIKE. PERFUME Send only 4*in stamps for a little sample-of ED. PINAUD’S | [ay Ome Cs aw. 8 i The latest Paris'perfume craze A wonderfal creation, just like the living blossoms. Ask your dealer for a large bottle -- 75c. (6 oz.) Write our American Offices to-day for the sample, enclosing 4c. (to pay postage and packing). | ED. PINAUD BLDG: . NEW YORK GREAT AVENUE SAFE Trade's Talons Not to Grip Famous Champs Elysees. Not Even a Philharmonic Palace WHL. Be Tolerated on Proud Paris Thoroughfare and Children's Paradise Along Its Course. Paris.—The probability that the Champs Elysees, the noblest avenue in the world, will always be preserved as an artistic promenade and a children's paradise has been strengthened by action just taken by the municipal council of Paris. The council not only refused to grant a permit for the construction of a Philharmonic palace on the site of the now defunct summer circus, but voted to investigate concessions previously granted, looking to the removal of some of the music halls and restaurants now flourishing there. This official action is in keeping with the true Parisian spirit. The one occasion on which the Frenchman loses his pursestrings without a murmur is when an expenditure for municipal embellishment is proposed. No other city watches over the beauty of its boulevards and parks with such jealous care. Succeeding municipal administrations differ widely on all other points, but, whether the government is nationalist or socialist, the first aim is invariably to maintain intact the artistic inheritance of Europe's most beautiful capital. There was almost a revolt, 12 years ago, when a tramway company asked a concession for a track across the avenue in a side street. This right was finally bestowed but had the council granted a subsequent application for a track along the Champs Elysees itself the lives of the city legislators would have been threatened by an aroused populace. The single track across the driveway has always been regarded as a scar. It is not improbable that is a few years the tramway company will be required to construct a tunnel beneath the surface of the street. It is by underground passages that the city already is proposing to handle the foot traffic without interfering with the perpetual stream of vehicles or marring the beauty of the thoroughfare through the construction of viaducts. The first of these rubber Garden of the Tullierles, Paris. ranean passages, leading from side to side of the Avenue des Champs Elysees, has only recently been opened. If this proves as popular as is expected other such tunnels will be constructed under other busy tsecrets, 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 bonhommes caracolling on wooden horses, while la bonne, in a snowy cap, holds the babies. At night the thoroughfare, brilliantly illuminated, offers a vivid suggestion of fairyland. The Avenues des Champs Elysees is one of the "lungs" of Paris. At each end and all about it are places of importance in the life and history of the city and the state. It almost skirts the River Seine, the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, where there are great art exhibitions, separating the park from the quays at one point. An avenue starting at the Champs Elysees, between the two buildings, crosses the river on the beautiful Pont Alexandre III. and leads to Napoleon's tomb. On the opposite side of the Champs Elysees is the Palais de l'Elysees, the official residence of the president of France. It was once the home of Mme. de Pompadour and was occupied in later years, successively, by Murat, Napoleon I., Louis Bonaparte and Queen Hortense, Emperor Alexander I. and Duc de Berril. The throngs of motorists, carriage drivers, horse riders and bicyclists who visit the Bols de Boulogne traverse the Avenues des Champs Elysees first. Beyond the Aro the Avenue du Bols de Boulogne, leads up past Princess de Sagan's pink marble palace to the famous woods. HISTORIC VIRGINIAHOME House Where George Washington's Mother Lived and Died at Frederickburg Still Standing. Washington.—Not many tourists visit the house in which the mother of George Washington lived and died in Fredericksburg, Va. The Washington, or the branch of that large Washington family which played so great a role in American history, left the Pope's Creek's farm, later called "Wakefield," in Westmoreland county, about three years after the birth of George Washington. The family removed to another Washington farm in Stafford county on the north bank of the Rappanhannock river, opposite Fredericksburg. It was there that much of the boyhood of Washington was spent. It was there that the mythical exploits of chooping down Where Mother of George Washington Died. the cherry tree, etc., were performed. 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. J. 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 Washingtonst 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. Pierson, President of Big New York Financial Institution, Honored by Chicago Convention. Chicago—Lewis E. Pierson, 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 Pierson is 38 years of age A. H. Lewis E. Pierson. and a native of Metuchen, N. J. He was appointed cashier of the New York National Exchange bank in 1898 and subsequently was made vicepresident. He assumed the presidency January 12, 1904, at the age of 33 years. The New York National Exchange bank absorbed the Irving National bank in 1906, and Mr. Pierson retained the presidency on 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 electai Richasdon's Pure Drug Store 316 41/2 Street, S. W. Just received a large assignment of fresh drugs and a large collection of very fine toilet preparations, Easter goods, and many useful articles, just the thing you desire for Easter offering. Richardson's Old Reliable Pure Drug Store. The Corriere of Rome, which published some time ago a copy of a document said to have been found in the library at Bergamo containing an account of "an airship voyage across the English channel in 1751," is receiving much attention at the hands of investigators. In the Tribune's notice of this alleged achievement, in which a monk named Grimaldi, of Civita Vecchia, was the chief actor, it was stated that there was nothing in the Italian paper's article to indicate that it was not written in good faith. "Now," writes an Englishman from Rome, "the records of Civita Vecchia are being searched in vain for a Grimaldi and the papers of England for a story of the flight. The document may be in the library, but who was the practical joker who placed it there?"—New York Tribune. According to daily press reports wireless telephony has not proved an unqualified success on the battleship fleet. It was impossible to send messages over any great distance except under the most favorable conditions and when the telephone was in use the telegraph had to keep silent. False Doctrine. The late Dr. Theodore Wolf, professor of chemistry at Delaware college, set officeholders a rare example of unselfishness by having his fees as state chemist greatly reduced on the ground that they were exorbitant. "Dr. Wolf," said a Newark man, "was a delightful lecturer. I often dropped into the college to hear him. I'll never forget one of his lectures on quack medicines. "He told us about an early patient of his, a man who dosed himself with about a half-peck of pills and two or three gallons of quack medicine every week. "There was nothing the matter with the fool, but all this silly medicine swilling, and Dr. Wolf told him so, but it did no good. "Then Dr. Wolf appealed to the man's wife to stop him, but she declared that it couldn't be done. She had quoted at him, again and again, she said, the verse in the liturgy that pointed out his sin, and— "But where,' interrupted Dr Wolf, bewildered, 'where does the liturgy say anything against taking quack medicine?" MAGALL PATTERNS 10 15 MORE HIGHER MAGALLS MAGAZINE 50 YEAR MAGAZING A FREE PATTERN 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 solid than any other make. Send for free catalogue. McCALLS MAGAZINE More subscribers than any other fashion magazine—million a month. Invaluable. Latest styles, patterns, dressmaking, millinery, plain sewing, fancy needlework, hairdressing, embroidery, and more. 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Jim Cobb does not get married before this year is out he will be placed in the "undesirable class." Some colored men only knew their limitations what a lot of trouble would be saved the appointing power The School Board is to furnish commencement orators from its own ```markdown ``` membership for the colored schools half the interest and pleasure of com$ mencement exercises will be lost. Ralph Tyler controlled all the newspapers he is charged with, and wrote all the matter he is accused of he would not have time to run his office, and would be bankrupt besides. Lincoln Johnson took all the advice seriously that is offered him he would be a fit subject for St. Elizabeth before he had drawn two months' pay in his office. Some of the assassins of men and women's character were hauled up in court, and made to pay the penalty for slander gossip around this berg would be greatly reduced. Washington people compared the size, influence, standing and longevity of The Bee with some of the mushroom sheets that spring up here they would readily see that The Bee is "IT." BUY THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE Many Soaring Machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the "New Home" a needs wasm. Our guaranty never runs out. We make Soaring Machines to sell all conditions of the trade. The "New Home" stands adding head of all Midland-grandio family among machines. Sold by noninstitutional dealers only. FOR SALE BY GO TO HOLMES' HOTEL, No. 333 Virginia Ave., S.W. Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District. EUROPEAN AND AMERI- PLAN. Good Loomis and Lixgang, 50. 75c. and 5100. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a Call James Otoway Holmes, Prop. Washington, D. C. Main Phone 2336. There are many colored families who are living in crowded houses on small plots of land in towns or cities who want real freedom and real opportunity for themselves and for their children. It is very difficult to rear children in a crowded town or city. The place to rear children is in the country. In Macon County, Alabama, the colored people have a rare and exceptional opportunity. This is the county in which The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute is located. There is plenty of good land for sale on easy terms. There is a good schoolhouse, and the school term lasting from seven to eight months in every part of the county. The white people in Macon County are of the very best class. There is no disorder or racial trouble. We advise colored people who are now living in crowded towns or cities, in the North or in the South, and especially those who have children to raise to come to Macon County and buy a home where they can get plenty of land to cultivate and rear their families in the county free from the temptations of the cities and towns. For further information write or see: Clinton J. Calloway, Real Estate TEACHERS CONTEST Interest continues to grow in the teachers Atlantic City contest. In this issue several of the Howard University teachers have been sent in by their friends. The Bee is reminded by a student who sent in the name of Dr. Moore that if votes will secure the prize Dr. Moore will get them. Well, the field is open to all and if you want your favorite to win get a move on you. Every coupon cut out of The Bee entitles you to one vote. Every cash yearly subscription THE HOTEL SICK AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO., FIFTH and G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C WORTH ADVERTISING FOR There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes are regularly generating $3,044,404. These more than three million spent right here in Washington, but scattered hundreds of tradesmen. Is this amount of money for? It certainly is, and not even the larger number would refuse to get the big end of it did. How much money the Negroes are really spending? Now The Bee is the only Negro publication that deals without a rival or competitor, and covets how of the merchants in this city will patronize the stores of The Bee, presenting the attractive bargains the Negroes — those 5,499 Negroes who draw government over three millions of dollars — will be writing a publication edited and operated by one man from desire and deserve their patronage. And receive the bulk of these over three millions of dollars by the Negroes of Washington. What clothing stores, what furniture stores, what other lines of business will now make and themselves these over three millions of dollars spend on advertising in The Bee? Place your advertising in The Bee and watch that the Negroes spend their over three millions of dollars. Now is the time to advertise in The Bee, the need for every Negro home in Washington. Remember Washington, it's what advertising pays you, not what coloring people groom themselves daintily, with odors, remove grease shine from the face, recoveries for improving the skin and dressing will be better received in the business world, money, and advance faster. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York business friend colored people have. It improves Dr. Booker Washington improves their miniature manufacturers nine Chemical Wonders, who colored people as attractive as individual peculiar. Colored men in New York who use these better situations in banks, clubs and businesses have better positions, marry better, get along. (1.) Complexion WonderCream will lighten (black or brown) every time it is used. In trial, we send demonstration sample for 100, 50 cents postpaid. (2) Magneto-Metallic Comb, called Wonder heated before using, to help straighten and detach 50 cents, and will last a lifetime. (3) Wonder Uneurl. When this pomade or for the kinks can be uncurled and the hair be heated into the scalp and through the hair Comb, any stiff, knotty hair will dress well. (4) Wonder Hair Grow fertilizes the hair grow long, just as fertilizers in the soil grow 50 cents postpaid. (5) Odor Wonder Powder instantly destroys. People who neglect such chemical cleanses 50 cents postpaid. (6) Odor Wonder Liquid. This fine toilet body with delicate perfume. When used with Odor Wonder Powder the conditions of the hair. If you can spare 50 cents extra, order the posts postpaid. (7) Wonder Foot Powder keeps the feet soft postpaid. (8) Wonder Wash. A shampoo to clean and insure the health of the hair and scalp. 50 cents. (9) Shell Pink Creme will give light brown cheeks without made-up appearance. 50 cents. We guarantee all these Wonders as represensible advice free about hair, skin and There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington by the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw salaries aggregating $3,044,404. These more than three millions of dollars are spent right here in Washington, but scattered among the hundreds of tradesmen. Is this amount of money worth bidding for? It certainly is, and not even the largest stores in this city would refuse to get the big end of it did they but realise 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 race 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 divert to themselves these over three millions of dollars spent by Washington Negroes by advertising in The Bee? Place your advertising in The Bee and watch these 5,499 appositive 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. If colored people groom themselves daintly, destroy perspiration odors, remove grease shine from the face, and use our new discoveries for improving the skin and dressing the hair, they will be better received in the business world, make more money, and advance faster. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York is the best business friend colored people have. It improves their bodies as Dr. Booker Washington improves their minds. That Company manufacturers nine Chemical Wonders, which will make colored people as attractive as individual peculiarities will permit. Colored men in New York who use these Wonders hold better situations in banks, clubs and business houses, and women have better positions, marry better, get along better. (1,) Complexion WonderCream will light up any colored face (black or brown) every time it is used. To prove this on one trial, we send demonstration sample for 10 cents. Regular jar, 50 cents postpaid. (2) Magneto-Metallic Comb, called Wonder Comb. Can be heated before using, to help straighten and dress the hair. Costs 50 cents, and will last a lifetime. (3) Wonder Uneurl. When this pomade dressing is in the hair the kinks can be uncurled and the hair becomes flexible. When heated into the scalp and through the hair with a Wonder Comb, any stiff, knotty hair will dress well. 50 cents postpaid. (4) Wonder Hair Grow fertilizes the scalp and makes hair grow long, just as fertilizers in the soil make cornstalks grow 50 cents postpaid. (5) Odor Wonder Powder instantly destroys perspiration odor. People who neglect such chemical cleansing are obnoxious. 50 cents postpaid. (6) Odor Wonder Liquid. This fine toilet water surrounds the body with delicate perfume. When used with used with Odor Wonder Powder the conditions of the body become perfect. If you can spare 50 cents extra, order this luxury. 50 cents postpaid. (7) Wonder Foot Powder keeps the feet dainty. 50 cents, postpaid. (8) Wonder Wash. A shampoo to clean from dandruff and insure the health of the hair and scalp. 50 cents postpaid. (9) Shell Pink Creme will give light brown girls beautiful pink cheeks without made-up appearance. 50 cents postpaid. We guarantee all these Wonders as represented. We give advice free about hair, skin and scalp. We will prove we are true business friends. We require one agent for every locality and inst loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rd. K. We market all the Chemical Wonder Co. entitle you to 100 votes. every six month cash subscriber entitle you to 50 votes. given absolutely ful teachers, in Are such offers We will prove we are true business friends of colored people. We require one agent for every locality and guarantee you against loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York. We market all the Chemical Wonder Company preparations. Will send book an attractiveness free. there in Washington degrees draw salaries three millions of dollars scattered among the money worth the largest stores it did they but not spending. Application in this case covers the field of the advertiser bargains they may draw annually so will assume that one of their needs of dollars receive what dry goods an effort to dress spent by Wash. Match three 5,499 dollars with the newspaper the member, merchandise not what it costs. New York is the city that improves their their minds. The dealers, which will dress the hair well, will light up any used. To prove for 10 cents. Wonder Combination and dress the made dressing in hair becomes the hair with a well. 50 cents the scalp and soil make clean from the cleansing are the toilet water used with use of the body become under this luxury feet dainty. 50 cents clean from the scalp. 50 cents brown girls beige. 50 cents represented and scalp. Friends of color city and guarantee a Rector Street Company p solutely free to the owners, including all offers worth worth every teacher go the list of new en READ THR BER THE REE PUBLISHED at 1109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance $2.00 Six months____ 1.00 Three months____ .50 Subscription monthly____ 20 SCHOOL REPORTS. The Bee, since the publication of the article written by ex-Trustee Henry Johnson, relative to omission of reports from the heads of the various departments in the annual report of the Board of Education of the work accomplished by the colored pupils, and the subsequent copious extracts from the report of Assistant Superintendent Bruce inferentially explanatory, has been deluged with requests for a bill of particulars. The Bee, in the interest of education, and as a friend of the Board of Education, deprecates anything calculated to impede the progress of the schools or that which in anyway is likely to embarrass those responsible for their management. While that is true, it also recognizes that its obligations to the "people" whose children attends these schools is such that personal consideration is secondary to the general good. In that spirit, it deems it just and proper, when called upon, to furnish facts and facts only, bearing on any controvertable point. The issue raised by ex-Trustee Johnson was that the higher branches taught in the white schools received, in the annual report, full credit, while similar branches in the colored schools received no consideration whatever. In looking the matter up we find that up to the report in question, the colored schools received equal consideration with the whites, but, as stated by ex-Trustee Johnson, no mention or credit is given in the report of 1907-8. The immediate preceding report, 1906-7, does full justice to the colored schools, special reports being printed from the various heads, among which are those from the M Street High School, Armstrong Manual Training, Kindergarten Department, Normal School No. 2. Attendance Officer and Assistant Director of Primary Instruction. We also earned that the heads of the various departments submitted their reports to Assistant Superintendent Bruce, which relieved them of any responsibility for their non-appearance in the annual report. The broad experience of Mr. Bruce as an educator, acquired at Harvard and Tuskegee, doubtless suggested to him the culling of the gems from the several reports and embodied them in a general report bearing his name as it would give more value and weight by his official signature attached thereto. A WARNING TO WHITES. That was a terrible warning Mr. E. W. Oyster gave the whites of Washington the other day, in speaking of the filthy alleys in Washington. And it was a terrible arraignment of the whites when he pointed out that 433 negro children out of every 1,000 born in the alleys, die before they are a year old. The conquests of war furnish no slaughter greater than this. Nearly twenty thousand negroes of Washington are forced, by race prejudice, to live in the unsanitary, filthy alleys of Washington. And in these alleys tuberculosis rides rampant, day and night, every day in the year, marshaling and spreading his contagion germs. Grim, relentless monster of death, every day in the year he ushers, before their time, scores of black souls into eternity, and when these poor souls take their leave from a city and a world that is pledged to handicap them from the cradle up, they leave behind, as if in awful retaliation, the inoculating germs that spread and spread, and, bursting through the filthy alley confines, enter the palatial homes of the rich, the very rich who own these foul tenement houses in the tuberculosis pregnant alleys. Many a promising white young man and woman, and many a baby of the rich white, becomes inoculated with the tuberculosis germs that infest the tenements back in the alleys where the negroes are forced to live. "The people who own property in these slums," said Mr. Oyster. "are selling their souls for cash. And the tragedy of it is they are selling the lives of their own carefully guarded children for cash." Just so. When the white people of this city awake to the awful fact that the unjust discrimination against the negroes, which forces nearly twenty thousand negroes to live in filthy, germ-infected alleys, they are not only sending hundreds of negro infants and adults to an untimely grave, but are also sending hundreds of their own flesh and blood as well, perhaps they will be appalled at the slaughter, and perhaps they will permit a little of the milk of human kindness and God's humanity to enter their souls and cease their discrimination against the negroes. With every 433 negro children out of a thousand who die under a year old, because forced to live in the slums, the alleys, 133 out of every 1,000 white babes are sent to join their black prototypes in the next world. Is not this a warning? Is not this a terrible arraignment? EXPOSITION RESOLUTION. The House, last Monday night, rejected the resolution of Congressmen Rodenberg and Taylor providing for a commission, and the appropriation of $5,000 for its expenses, to determine the advisability of holding an exposition commemorating the fifty years of freedom for the negroes of this country. While the House rejected the resolution, it does not spell defeat. The vote on the resolution Monday night was a vote as to whether or not it should be taken up out of its regular order and passed. As it is now, the House refused to take it up under a suspension of rules and pass it, and to have done this would have required a two-third vote. The vote recorded in its favor Monday night, 159 yeas to 87 nays, would pass it if up in its regular order. However, as it is so far down on the calendar, and as adjournment of Congress is now but a few days off, it is doubtful if the resolution can be reached this session. This is to be regretted by all negroes. There was a general interest, on the part of the race, in the passage of this resolution, and its ineffect defeat (for if not passed this session it is just the same as defeating it), will be regretted by all negroes from the lakes to the gulf, and from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Action on the resolution Monday night was defeated by Democratic votes alone, although many Democrats, both from the South and North, voted in favor of taking it up and passing it at Monday night's session. But 87 Democratic votes were recorded against it. Congressmen Rodenberg, of Illinois, and Taylor, of Ohio, did yeoman work for the resolution, and their regret at its failure of passage is as sincere as the regret of the race it was thought to serve. And yet the great advocates want a division of the colored vote. INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. The graduates of the colored public schools were addressed last Friday, June 17th, by Mr. R. R. Howard, member of the local Board and a member of the Board of Education. The speaker took the same position that The Bee has heretofore taken. The Bee believes, and has always believed, that colored Americans should pay as much attention to industrial education as they do to an academic education. The colored student should know how to use his hands as well as his arms. They are needed among colored Americans in all branches of trades. Just think of it, we haven't a colored registered plumber in this city. This branch of industry is controlled and monopolized by white men. The colored student must get out of his head that all branches of education leads to a profession. There are ten millions of colored people in the United States who are subjected to the white man in all branches of industry, trades and professions. There are white people in this country who are ready and willing to elevate the colored student in all branches of industry and the professions if he will help himself. Mr. Honor's speech to the graduates may not have suited a few of those who were affected with that "grim monster" which has been the impediment of the race's success. He advocated industrial education as well as higher education. His advice was not wrong. He didn't underestimate higher education, and neither did he put too much stress on industrial education. He told the student what he must do, in life, to reach the diadem of success. Fleewhere in The Bee are excerpts, from his eloquent address. A PECULIAR PEOPLE. A PECULIAR PEOPLE. There are some peculiar colored people in this country. This peculiar people seem to have more regard and respect for their enemies than they do for their friends. The man who abuses them is respected. The man who defends them they want removed. Every man has his enemies. Take for instance, Dr. Thirkield, the president of Howard University, who is being criticised because he does what he believes to be right and proper. If some one would ask what Dr. Thirkield had done to merit criticism no one could say. He has taken every opportunity to defend the colored American against attacks. He has done what no other man has done. The Bee believes that the president of Howard University will do the fair thing towards the colored people. He has shown his friendship for them in more ways than one. He has combated every attack made against them. What more can a man do? THE TEACHERS' CONTEST. This is the last week for the teachers' contest, and all friends for the contestants are requested to send in their votes by Tuesday evening of next week. In the current issue the names of the successful contestants will be announced. The voting up to the time of going to press has been quite lively. The Bee office is being stormed with votes of the favorites. The votes are in charge of Miss G. B. Maxfield who will inform you how the contestants stand and who will receive and count the votes. One yearly subscriber will entitle you to 100 votes; six months' subscription will entitle you to 50 votes, and three months' subscription will entitle you to 25 votes. Contestants may vote for their votes up to seven o'clock Saturday, July 2d. SHAMS. A news bureau of a local daily paper announced last Tuesday that the Republicans in the Eighth District of Virginia have declined to put a candidate in the field for Congress to run against H. C. Carlin, the Democrat, who has been nominated. It seems to be a useful gift on the part of the Republican administration to continue placing Democrats in office throughout the South. It is not helping the Republican party at all. The more Democrats you put in office the stronger the county or the State goes Democratic. Republican administrations ought to learn a lesson by now. What has the administration gained by turning out all Republicans in the South and appointing Democrats? The Bee doesn't blame the Democrats for taking all they can get. CONTEST LIVELY. The Bee feels highly elated over its first contest. All this week votes have been coming in thick and fast. The favorite contestants have been voted for with a vengeance. The Bee would like to publish the names of the voters but urgent requests have been made not to do so. Of course, the voters, no doubt, have their reasons, and they should be obeyed. The Bee wishes to announce that its next contest will be even greater than the present one. This contest will close on the evening of July 7th at eight o'clock, and all successful contestants will be published in the issue of The Bee, July 9th. Votes will be received up to and including July 2d, until seven o'clock P.M. JUDGE PUGH The Bee has maintained from the beginning that a Southern man on the bench of the police court would give better satisfaction, so far as the colored people are concerned, than a Northern man- who doesn't know them. Judge James L. Pugh has thus far made a model police court judge. His every effort is to be fair and just with defendants. One of his first commendable acts was to remove the cage in which prisoners were placed. That ancient structure has been removed, and instead of having a bull cage 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. 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. The Bee's Teachers' Contest Coupon One vote for..... Teacher in the..... School JUNE 25 REMEMBER 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. Let the votes come thick and fast for the free trip to Atlantic City for the most popular School Teachers. THE WASHINGTON BEE in the police court, the prisoners are treated like human beings. CAPTAIN OYSTER There has never been a fairer man and a more just one in public life, to all classes and nationalities, than Captain James F. Oyster. When he tendered his resignation as president of the Board of Education no greater surprise ever met the ears of the people. They know him, our teachers, regardless of color or condition, honor and appreciate him. Why would not the people miss him? Why would not the teachers in our schools feel his retirement as president of the Board of Education? Because he stands between the people and the enemies of the schools. Because he is never too busy to spend his own money and lose his own time to give a fair hearing to the complaints of teachers against tyranny. He believes in fair play, and it is the wish of the people and the teachers that his resignation be not accepted. The Times of last Sunday voices the feeling of the people. The sentiment of the Times is the sentiment of all people who believe in giving credit to a man who has sacrificed so much of his business for the people without hope of reward. The Bee voices the sentiment of the colored teachers and many thousands of colored parents whose children have been protected by him. VOTE EARLY Voting closes Saturday evening, July 2d, at seven o'clock. Send your votes to the Voting Editor. Miss G. B. Maxfield. Who is your favorite teacher? Vote for her now. Polls closed Saturday. July 2d, at seven o'clock. Captain Oyster's Shoes Hard to Fill. It will be difficult indeed to find a man who can properly fill the school board shoes to be left empty by Capt. James F. Oyster. By the same token, it is with sincere regret that the District of Columbia gives up the enjoyment of the excellent services of this worthy official. Captain Oyster has done much for the public schools of Washington, and it is unfortunate for THIS IS THE GREATEST OFFER THREE PRIZES the highest number of votes will be given paid. the highest number of votes will be given paid. CONTEST CLOSES JULY 2, 1914 for teachers to have an enjoyable outing. IS IS THE GREATEST OF THE paper—three trips, with all expenses paid. NOW. GET YOUR FREE these delightful trips offered by The Bee. in the contest, the following coupon with teacher, and mail it in time to reach The Bee's Teachers' Contest Coupon. One vote for. Teacher in the. School JUNE 25 REMEMBER for female, and that it will close July 2 I be allowed to take the trip any time and fast for the free trip to A TON BEE 110 them, for the rising generation, and for the welfare of the city generally that he feels he can no longer give his valuable time to the duties he has performed so faithfully and effectively in the past. Men of Captain Oyster's integrity, clearness of vision, and vigor of right purpose are few and far between. The city has been fortunate in that he has given its public institutions and its general progressive affairs so much attention. Any lessening in his efforts toward the upbuilding of Washington and the things that make Washington what it is will be felt as a loss by all who keep abreast of the forward movement of the community. In casting about for a successor to Captain Oyster on the school board those upon whom the responsibility of selection rests can do no better than to enlist the services of a man who measures up to him who is stepping out. The standard set by Captain Oyster is a mighty good standard to follow in choosing those who are to direct the affairs of our public schools. Galbraith Church The services at the Galbraith A. M. E. Z. Church on last Sunday, June 19, were largely attended. The offering for the day was $86. The attendance for the opening of the ninth year was larger than usual. The enthusiasm with which the members have taken hold of the work is remarkable. Sunday, June 26, the pastor will deliver a special sermon at 11 a. m. on "The salvation and the building of the race." In the afternoon the Children's Day exercises will be held. Rev. W. V. Tunnell has been invited to deliver the principle address. Other characters of importance will appear on the programme. In the evening the pastor will speak on "Our future and race leadership." The meeting of Mothers' Interdenominational Union, held at the 19th Street Baptist Church last Sunday, was well attended and very successful. Miss Mattie Bowen delivered a helpful address and was assisted by Mrs. R. W. Ross, Mrs. W. A. Tancil, Mrs. C. A. Trig, Mrs. Josephine Bruce, Mrs. M. C. Beckett, Miss M. Carteg, Miss Wall, of the National Training School for Women and Girls. There were representatives from churches in West Washington and Anacostia. A committee was appointed, with Mrs. A. C. Bowney as chairman, to report plans at next meeting. W. C. T. U. Meetings. The quarterly meeting of the W. C. T. U. No. 2, of the District of Columbia, will hold its meeting in the Parish Hall of St. Luke P. E. Church. on 1109 Eye Street Northwest Monday, June 27, from 10.30 a. m. to 4 p. m. Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, formerly principal of the M Street High School, will make an address at 2 p. m. Everybody welcome. West Washington News. The following young ladies of the West End were among the list of graduates on Friday evening, June 17, at Convention Hall: Misses Mabel L. Turner, Sadie R. Johnson, Virginia L. William, Alice M. Harris, Marguerite V. Smith, Eleanor C. Lee, Lillian E. Smackum, Ethel M. Dennis, and Violet C. Ferguson. Mrs. Mary Lyles' announces the marriage of her daughter, Obereta to Mr. Ottoway N. Butler' on Wednesday evening, June 29, 1910. Rev. U. G. Leeper, of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O street, preached a very interesting sermon Sunday morning to a large and increasing congregation. His subject was, "Pitching your Tent toward Sodom." The regular spring rally of Mt. Zioh M. E. Church began Sunday morning last, and the Rev. D. W. Hays, D. D. pastor, officials, board, and members hope to raise $1,000 at the close of the same. The First Baptist Church has adopted the single communion cup system, which is a vast and sanitary improvement over the old way. Children's Excursion. The fourth annual complimentary excursion to Washington Park for the benefit of children of the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Divisions of the public schools was held Saturday. The excursion proved the most popular given. These excursions not only appeal to the school children from the pleasurable standpoint, but also from an educational standpoint. The children, under the supervision of their classroom teachers, were carried through valuable geography lessons both on land and on water. About 6,000 were carried down the Potomac this year; the largest ever. These excursions are made possible through the courtesy of Mr. Lewis Jefferson. The boat was loaned by Mr. Bensinger. The committee of arrangements consisted of Miss N. T. Jackson, chairman; J. E. Walker, supervising principal of the 13th Division: S. L. Middleton, J. D. Campbell. The committee was ably assisted by the following teachers: Dr. F. J. Cardozo, J. C. Bruce, S. D. Matthews, Miss Willard Hall, Miss Zellaca Wooding, Miss Hadassah Ease, and Miss E. C. Jackson. Have you a favorite teacher, vote for him or her. The Week in Society Get your drugs, medicines and toilet articles at the Board & McGuire Pharmacy 1912 1-2 14th St. N. W. "The place where everybody meets everybody else." Madam Smallwood was given a surprise party on Wednesday evening, June 8, by some of the past graduates of her sewing academy. The party consisted of the following ladies: Mrs. Fannie Ware Taylor, Mrs. C. Tascoe, Miss Gladys Powell, Mrs. Sarah Hawkins, Mrs. Sadie Smith, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Angie Lynch, and Mrs. J. B. Speare, who met at the hostess' residence, 1513 Church street northwest, and prepared a bountiful repast. This was really a surprise, for when she reached her residence and begun to remove her wraps, the door leading to the dining room was opened and these ladies came forth with dishes bearing salads, fruits, and refreshments in abundance. After enjoyable greetings and congratulations they departed for their homes with pleasant memories of the evening. Mrs. Allen of this city addressed the Epworth League of Zion. M. E Church on Sunday, June 12, in Wilmington, Del: On Wednesday evening, June 15, Miss Virginia*Brent, of this city, and Mr Leven J Spencer, of Wilmington, Del. were married by Rev. N. W. Moore Miss S. Edna Spencer, niece of the groom, was maid of honor and Mr Edward D. Spencer, brother of the groom, was best man. A reception was held at the residence of the groom's daughter, Mrs. Eben Parker, after which Mr. and Mrs. Spencer left on a trip. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Eben Parker and daughter Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Spencer. Mrs J Allen Spencer, Mrs Samuel Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Overall m. and Mrs. Henry America, m. and Mrs George Williams, m. and Mrs William Grimmage, m. and Mrs Simon Chase, m. and Mrs. Asbury Sterling. Mrs. Mary Christy, Miss Samantha Christy, Mrs Susan Lones. m. and Mrs. Harry Lones, m. and Mrs. Noah Waters, and others. The bride received a handsome collection of gifts. Miss Inez Johnson is the house guest of the Misses Caldwell in Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. William A. Dulaney left the city on Thursday of last week for New York City. Mrs. Serena E'monds was recently the guest of her cousin Miss Mable Edmonds, in Baltimore, Md. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Truxon, of Baltimore. Md, were recently the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Tossit and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jackson in Anacostia, D. C. Mrs. Paynter was recently tendered a reception by Mrs. T. J. Monroe while in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr Chas. Cuney, of this city, is having a fine visit in Cincinnati, Ohio The marriage of Miss Nettie Langston and Mr. Robert Harlan, Jr. took place on Tuesday, June 7. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan, Jr. are residing in Vermont avenue. Mrs. Anna J. Cooper is in the city Mrs. E. C. Williams and her son are visiting friends in Tuskegee, Ala. Miss L. Mollison, of Vicksburg Miss. visited our city last week and witnessed the wedding of her cousin, Miss Maggie Welborns to Mr. Frederick Wilkinson. Misses Beatrice Ridgley, Josephine and Imogene Wormley will travel on the continent this summer. Mrs. Flora Morton was in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Wednesday, June 7, to witness the marriage of her niece. Miss Catherine C. Monroe, to Mr. Otto Simonson. Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Helen Desper and Mr. James E. Smith, to take place Wednesday, June 30, 1910. Dr. H. C. Bemby is now in Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. Claude Tolliver has recently been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Williams in Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. Anny Weddington left last week for Charlotte, N. C., to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Williams. Mrs. Mary Day has returned after a pleasant stay of several days in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. L. B. Moore addressed the graduating class of the normal department of Summer High School at St Louis, Mo., on June 14. 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 & & McGuire, 1912 1-2 14th St. N. W. It is made right, served right, tastes right, and is right. Mrs. Jackson has returned to her home in Portsmouth, Va, after a delightful stay in this city with relatives Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, our well-known elocutionist, is now in Pittsburgh, Pa. Noted visitors to this city last week included Mr. B. J. Davis, editor of Independent, Atlanta, Ga.; P. B. Young, editor Journal and Guide. Norfolk, Va., Counselor W. C. Hueston, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Chas W. Chestnut, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mr W. I. Johnson, of Richmond, Va., and Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Mr. Henry A. Rucker, Jr., of Atlanta, Ga., has assumed duties here as clerk in the Census Office. Mr. Frank Turner, of Indianapolis. Ind., has also assumed duties here as clerk in the Census Office. Col. H. L. Johnson is still at his home in Atlanta. Ga., recuperating from a delicate nasal operation. Mr. Edward Gray is spending his vacation with his parents in Decatur, Ill. Mrs. Mosley, of Norfolk, Va., has returned home after a delightful stay with relatives in this city. Prof. Kelly Miller spoke at the 11 o'clock services at Big Zion Church on Sunday, June 1, at Pensacola, Fla. Miss Flaxie Holcombe is home to spend her summer vacation. Miss Holcombe is looking well. Mrs. E. V. Hollin entertained a few friends at her home on Friday, June 17, in honor of Mrs. Mosley and Mrs Jackson, who are visiting here. Mr. Thos. Miller is spending a short stay in St. Louis, Mo. Miss Edna Morrison, of Charleston S. C., is now residing in this city. Mr. Thomas Gates, of this city, is visiting Mrs. McClain, of 59 Kearney avenue, Jersey City, N. J. Mrs. Calmere, of Newport News Va., is visiting friends in this city. Miss Penn, of this city, was among the guests who attended many functions in Providence, R. I., last week. Miss Anna L. Taylor, formerly a teacher at Howard University, was quietly married in Philadelphia, Pa. on Saturday, June 4, to Mr. Richard Banks by Rev. C. A. Tindley. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond, Va., visited this city this week in attendance to the sessions of the Matrons Board, I. O. of St. Luke. The Railway Postal Clerks, entertained at a banquet in honor of Col Henry Lincoln Johnson, at Watts Hall, Atlanta, Ga., on Wednesday evening, June 15. Many were present. Menu: Cantalopes, chicken salad beaten biscuits, ham sandwiches olives, ice cream, assorted cakes and punch. The officers of the general committee which will have charge of the arrangements for the entertainment of the National Medical Association are as follows: Dr. W. S. Lofton, chairman; J. W. Mitchell, vice-chairman; Dr. A. V. Gray, secretary; Dr. J. C. Dowling, assistant secretary; Dr. G. W. Cabanis, treasurer. Executive Board of Management and Control: Drs J. H. Johnson, W. C. McNeill, A. M Curtis, C. Sumer Wormley, C. H Marshall, Albert Ridgeley, S. S. Thompson, C. I. West, J. C. Norwood, J. R. Francis, M. O. Dumas W. A. Warfield, C. W. Childs and D. H. Smith. The list embraces doctors of medicine, dentists and pharmacists. A very pleasant evening was spent on the beautiful lawn of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Pittmans' residence at Fairmont Heights, on Saturday evening, June 18, when a number of friends gathered and enjoyed a real outdoor lawn party. Refreshments were sold in abundance and good music was enjoyed. On Friday evening, June 17, the District Citizens' Club gave their first grand picnic at Eureka Park. The club reports much success. A public reception was held at Rev. James Lees' church on Wednesday evening, entertaining the visitors to the Matrons Board of St. Luke Juvenile Circles, which has been in session here Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Miss Clarice Jones, who has been attending the Utica, N. Y., School of Music, returned to the city last week. Miss Jones proved to be one of the most accomplished musicians in the school. Miss Bessie, Hall, who has been teaching school in Philadelphia, Pa., returned to the city Monday evening and will alternate as the guest of her father, who is sick, and brother. Send your votes to Miss G. B. Maesfield, the contest editor. Voting will cease July 2d, at 7 p. m. Vote early and often. Mr. Washington, Jr., the son of Dr. Booker T. Washington, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Pittman at Fairmont Heights last week. He left for New York to meet his father, Sunday morning. The teachers' voting contest will close Saturday, July 2d, at 7 o'clock p. m. OUR SCHOBS. (Continued from page 1.) it will rise or fall. The race must no longer expect others to carry its burdens. In this strictly commercial age, when men and nations are struggling to reach the top with all the ability, cunning and energy at their command, there is very little time for sentiment; and the weaker brother must develop strength or go to the wall. The law of the survival of the fittest sounds harsh and cruel, but it is logical and just. The other race in this country has its own burdens; and we should not expect its members to assume those belonging to us that we ourselves should carry. A race is made strong by bearing its own burdens and solving its own great problems. In the present generation we must lay the foundation for the character, wealth, culture and happiness of the generations' that will follow. We must sow the seed of the morality and the purity that we would have them reap. In order to accomplish this we must have due regard for the sanctity of the home; we must guard our women with a zealous eye and give protection to them; for no race can rise higher than the moral tone of its women; and the women of every race must be protected by the men of that race. We must exercise great care and sound judgment in the education of our children. We should study diligently their moral, physical and in intellectual being, the strong and weak points in their character, their talents and their tastes. After thorough analysis of the child and careful study of his surroundings, we should seek to educate him along the lines hest suited to the whole situation, himself and his station in life. Whenever found that industrial education will develop the child to his highest point of usefulness in the world, industrial training should be given. This form of education is the most practical for the masses of every race, and is especially adapted to the training of a race struggling with the disastrous effects of centuries of bondage, effects that can be counteracted only by centuries of the most careful and thorough training. No better foundation for the upbuilding of a race can be laid that furnished by intelligent industrial work done by the masses; and no race can rise very high or remain up very long handicapped by millions of ignorant laboring people, half doing the work for which they receive pay. It is essential to be educated in the industrial arts and science as it is to be trained along higher lines of thought. In the aggregation constituting the progress of a race there are many elements necessary to its successful development; and no element contributes more to the success of a race than the work of the great masses who must depend upon ordinary labor, the trades and domestic sciences for a livelihood. These classes form the bulwark of every race. March 8, 1852, the lamented Douglass, the greatest man the race has yet produced, addressed a letter to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, advocating and urging the establishment of an industrial college in the city of Rochester, New York, for members of his race, where they could be trained in the industrial arts and sciences. This suggestion antenated, by many years, the birth of Hampton and Tuskegee, thus, while his race was yet chained as bondmen to the soil, the master mind of Douglass foresaw the vast possibilities this type of education opened up to his people. The wisdom of this sage pointed out the necessity for our boys to be able to build houses as well as to live in them; to construct bridges as well as cross them; to make shoes as well as to black them. He foresaw the need of an education, that would find ready employment with ample remuneration in return for the service rendered. The boy or girl of any race that starts in life with educated hands and an intelligent mind is almost certain to succeed, and, after all, success is the standard by which not only men but nations are measured. The vast numbers of colored people living in the rural districts of the South as well as those residing in the large cities, must be reached through some educational channel best fitted for their intellectual and moral uplift along all lines of racial progress. If we cannot educate a boy or girl in the arts and sciences, we may be able, through the channel of industrial training, to develop him or her into an industrious and useful citizen. That industrial education in the past thirty years has exerted a marvellously uplifting influence in the progress of the colored race, there can be no doubt. Hampton and Tuskegee are beacon lights of progress for advancement of education among the colored people and will continue to be in the future, as they have been in the past, mighty factors in the progress of the race. Industrial education should go hand 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. Public School Contestants Mr. Grant Lucus, 5. Miss Katie C. Lewis, 8. J. W. Cromwell, 5. Miss Emma F. G. Merrill, 7. J. E. Walker, 1. J. T. Layton, 3. Mrs. M. E. Tucker, 1. W. T. S. Jackson, 4. J. I. Layton, 10. Miss Mary Willison. 353 Mr. Robert Mattingly. 225 Miss J. C. Grant, 1. Miss E. A. Chase, 25. J. C. Nalle, 3. Miss M. L. Jordon, 1. Miss C. E. Hunter, 3. Miss Serena Carter, 3. Miss Agnes Davis, 1. Miss Voshta Turley, 1. Miss Clotile Houston, 1. Miss Dollie Dodson, 1. Miss Florence W. Williams, 2. Miss Martha Legeins, 1. F. L. Cardoza, 1. Miss Maud Fleming. 20 Miss Alice Jackson, 1. Miss Isabell Sidney, 1. Miss Notala Collier, 2. Miss Harriet Shadd, 1. Miss Jevena Campbell, 1. Miss Rachel Cornish, 2. Miss Bessie Miller, 4. Miss Sallie Fisher, 2. Miss Marcia Montgomery, 2. Miss Janie Cole, 4. Mr. Moria Saunders, 5. Miss Partherine Woodson, 5. Miss Lula Davis, 2. W. Bruce Evans, 50. Horace Anderson, 10. Miss Matilda Wheeler, 1. Miss Marie A. D. Madre, 2. Miss Mattie Bowen, 2. Miss Belle Kinner, 1. Miss Julia Brooks, 4. Miss Estelle Collier, 1. Miss Pearl Lewis, 3. Mrs. Eva Fletcher, 5. Miss M. S. Jordon, 10. Miss Elfrida Kennedy. 168 Miss Isbella Quander. 3 Miss Mary Quander. 5 Miss Amanda Mason. 2 Miss Lina E. Jean. 2 Miss Lola Johnson. 2 Miss Mary Powell. 2 Miss Louise Wormley. 4 Miss Anna Coston. 25 Miss Minnie A. Lucas, 8. E. Christopher Williams, 64 Miss Sarah C. Lewis, 10. Miss Rosa Carter, 18. Miss Beatriz L. Chase. 497 Miss Lou Washington, 5. Miss Gertrude Tibbs, 3. Miss Emma B. Hall, 5. Miss Beatrice Martin, 4. Miss Mamie McGuinn, 3. Mr. David Green, 2. Mr. L. C. Bradley, 5. Miss Millie Gibbs, 8. Miss Gertrude Early, 2. Miss Nellie Ford, 4. Miss Elizabeth Tancil, 6 Miss Emma Carroll, 2. Miss Harriett Williams, 5. Mr. Maurice Clifford, 3. Miss Lizzie Clark, 2. Mr. Thomas Heathman, 2. Mr. H. W. Lewis, 3. Miss Susie Quander, 4. Miss Ray Cornish, 3. Mr. Bernard Keyes, 2. Mr. Roscoe Vaughn, 3. Miss Annie Howard, 5. Miss Fun Witteler. Miss Eva Watson, 4 Miss Naomi Lewis Miss Beatrice Smith Miss Clara Shields Miss Bessie Shippen Miss Natalie Lewis Miss Amanda Mason Miss Helen Jones Miss Evelyn Moss Miss Essie Jackson Miss Ellen Lee Miss Rosa Stokes Miss Oliva Jones Miss Anna Jackson Miss Clara Shippen Miss Emma McGinnis Miss Beatrice Richardson Miss Zellaca Wooding Miss Jennette Wesley Miss Eleanor Curtis Miss Lucy Shaw Miss Ernestine Brent Miss Nellie Washington Miss Edith Wright Miss Elaine Tancil Miss Janie Patterson Miss Lottie Wallace Miss Beatrice Johnson Miss Louise Cornell Miss Julia Brandon Mr. H. Wythe Lewis 10 Miss Isabella Saunders Miss Marie Madre 11 Miss Minnie A. Lucas 10 Miss Anna Coston 11 Miss M. G. Daniels 11 Miss Nancy Brown 11 Miss Angeline Grimke 11 Miss Mary Cromwell 11 Miss Margaret Merrill 11 Miss Adella Parks 11 Miss Theresa Lee 11 Miss Effie Simmons 11 Miss Jessie Parks 11 Miss Beatrice Ridgely 11 Miss Maywood Mitchell 11 in hand with higher education. Each type has a separate and distinct mission to perform, and both systems should operate in complete harmony, one with the other; but while thus operating together to accomplish the same general result, each system should at all times and under all conditions be kept within its respective sphere of usefulness. They should not interfere with each other, neither should they antagonize each other. In this connection, however, let me say, the value of higher training as an essential element in the progress of a nation should not be minimized. The one type of education is just as essential to the progress of a race as the other. It is as essential for a race to understand and be able to appreci- HOW TO SPEND YOUR VACATION SIX WEEK'S Summer SCHOOL ate the art, science, language and literature of the different races of mankind as it is to be schooled in the It must however be remembered that only a very small percentage of the most advanced races receive university training. When one possesses the right kind of brain material, no other training prepares him so well for the battle of life as that of college. As the progress of a race will largely depend upon the education of the masses of the people, the training given should be as diversified as the character and development of the people demand. This does not, however, apply to any one race of mankind. Country Boat Boarders wanted for the mer, at Metropolitan Gaithersburg, Md., good good water and board. moderate; opens June For further information Mrs. Dora Dorsey, Metro Grove, Gaithersburg, Md. The principle is well illustrated in the educational system of the District of Columbia. The first schools here for white children were started in 1805. Two years later a school for free colored children was started. From the meager beginning of that time the system has gradually grown until to-day it stands in the front rank of the educational systems of the country. During the past four years the improvement of the system has been marvellous, insanitary school houses are being rapidly replaced by larger and more commodious modern buildings with ample facilities for playgrounds, and with accommodations for an army of 53,385 children trained by a force of more than 1500 teachers, whose educational training and ability is equal to the highest standard of any system of education in the country. This splendid system is maintained at an annual cost of more than two millions of dollars. As the president of the Board of Education of the District Schools has truthfully said, "The best is none too good for our children." Little did our good president of the Board of Education think that he was uttering a phrase which would carry his name down to posterity and cause future generations to call him blessed. Like our Anglo-Saxon brother, we must learn to appreciate the value of the dollar when honestly gained; and not only must we know how to make it and save it, but we must also learn how to invest it in such manner as it will be increasing in value all the time. We must learn successful modern business methods, the power of combination in the business world, the necessity of being able to create something the other fellow must have or to be able to do well something the other fellow wants done and is willing to pay for. We must establish more business schools among our people in order that they may thoroughly be trained along all business lines, this is indeed a branch of education which has been too long neglected among our people. We must establish banks and conduct them successfully; build railroads, dig canals and open up new channels of commerce; open department stores in order that we may find employment for our boys and girls and train them along practical business lines. Nor should we be unmindful of the fact that the social status of a race, like that of an individual, adjusts it self in conformity to the surrounding conditions. The social intercourse be between our races or among members of the same race is not regulated by law, no statute making men socially, equal ever has been in operation or ever will be. When men of the same race or of different races measure up to the accepted standard of honor, education and courtesy, the standard of the best all around development the question of equality never arises. There is no reason why our Anglo-Saxon brother, being the stronger and more experienced, should refuse to give us his hand and help us to reach his plane; no reason why he should not be willing and ready to accord us every right to which we are entitled in law; no reason why we should not turn to him for guidance. Man is his brother's keeper, and every time he helps his brother to rise he mounts higher himself. Business League Banquets Pittman. The Negro Business League of the District of Columbia tendered it's retiring president, Mr. W Sidney Pittman, a testimonial dinner last Monday night, at Martin's Cafe at the corner of 11th and U streets northwest. Mr. Martin is a member of the league and went to especial pains to produce one of the most delightful bill of fares that he has served since he has been in his new quarters. The dinner was intended as a token of the league's high esteem and appreciation of the services that Mr. Pittman has rendered for the last two years in building up the organization and cementing the interests of the various negro business men in the city of Washington. At the last regular meeting of the league, Mr. Pittman announced that he would retire from the head of the league on account of his increasing responsibilities in business and other circles, and it was at this time that the members present took occasion to give appropriate expression and decided upon this means of showing their friendship and loyalty to the cause. 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. Summer Boarders We will take a few boarders at our usual low rates this summer. Particulars address, Silcott Springs, Virginia. Mrs. Susan Webb THE HOTEL LINCOLN Nos. 22 and 24 Lincoln Avenue LONG ISLAND The ideal place to spend your vacation holidays, or Saturday and Sunday. Delightfully located, one block from ocean; thoroughly up-to-date in equipments and operations, also cruising, boating, bathing and fishing. Write for description, booklets and full information. Address all mail to, E. I. DORSEY, or R. C. PARKER, props., 138 West 53rd St., New York City. Also, West 53rd Ave, Brooklyn. Also: 24 Lincoln Ave. Rockaway Beach, Long Island. How to reach the train to Take any Rockaway Beach train to Hanniel's Station. Will open June 15 to Sept. 15. (Telephone Connection.) 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 Sons Co. 817-23 79th St. Among those who contributed and were present at the dinner were: A. W. Scott, F. M. Murray, Thos. L. Jones, Chas. Stocton, Geo. F. Collins, Geo. W. Robinson, D. L. Freeman, Dr. W. L. Board, Rev. W. J. Howard, W. W. Martin, Lewis E. Johnson, Ocea Taylor, W. C. Chase, Dr. A. M. Curtis, R. L. Waring, A. H. Underdown, Dr. Chas. Marshall, A. N. Scurlock, Jas. L. Cobb, O. Randolph, Chas. E. Hall, Henry E. Baker. The committee in charge of the dinner were: Lawyer Armond W. Scott, chairman; Daniel Freeman, Lawyer W. Calvin Chase. Mr. Pittman left for Durham, N. C., Tuesday evening. Miss Lillian Holmes, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Holmes, who died suddenly at Asbury Park, N.J. was buried from the 19th Street Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. The church was packed with relatives and friends of the deceased. Miss Holmes was one of the best known young ladies in this city and her death was a great shock to the community. Rev. Brooks preached a very eloquent and feeling sermon. Lincoln Memorial Building Co. CAPITAL, $400,000 WASHINGTON, D. C. IT IS THE NEW EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION $100,000 OF STOCK AT PAR $10.00 PER SHARE To be paid for on the Easy Payment Plan 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. NEW EMANCIPATION Proposed LINCOLN MEMORIAL OF WASHINGTON paying amusement place in America. 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. mittance for First Payment W., Washington, D. C. has first payment on.....shares of following terms and conditions: ten dollars per share. and non-assessable. the first payment shall not be less than 10 per to me for the number of shares applied for upon 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... City... State... 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 A. B. 0 Proposed Front Elevation LINCOLN MEMORIAL OFFICE AND THEATRE BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. DR. SAMUEL G. ELBERT, 1st V.-Press. Physician Wilmington, Del. GEORGE P. CO Attor Washington DR. L. H. SING Pharm Washington S. H. BG Contractor Lynchbu DR. L. H. SINGLETON, Auditor Pharmacist Washington, D. C. S. H. BOLLING Contractor and Builder Lynchburg, Va. PATION PROCESS Front Elevation PACE AND THEATRE BUILDING BINGTON, D. C. PROCLAM The Co men of st you are p through a Their They have Company earned m vest YOU DON'T The pr able $r.00 months u 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 3½ per cent. The banks or insurance companies keep the balance. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILD- Tear off and 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 Prospect Company, Love., Washington, D. C. Advertisement and desire further informe mnrn mail, free of charge, prospectus or is no obligation on my part whatsoever. Name..... Street..... City.... 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 retnrn mail, free of charge, prospectus of the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. It is understood that there is no obligation on my part whatsoever. WILLIAM A. BOWIE, Secretary Secretary Laborers' Building and Loan Ass'n Washington, D. C. JOHN W. LEWIS President Laborers' Building and Zoan Ass'n Washington, D. C. ADVISORY BOARD George W. Robinson.....Chairman LAMATION 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 $20.00 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, C. are further information regarding the Lincoln Memorial Build- arge, prospectus of the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. any part whatsoever. City.....State..... SAMUEL W. RUTHERFORD, 2d V.Pres. Manager National Breastf Association Washington, D. C. J. L. FORBES Real Estate and Loans Norfolk, Va. GEORGE W. ROBINSON Merchant Washington, D. C. DO IT NOW. 494 Louisiana Ave., Washington, D. C. SCHWARTZ'S JEWELRY STORE JEWELRY REMADE BRING YOUR OLD RING WATCHES AND OTHER JEWELL MAKE OTHER JEWELR PAIR WORK AND CHARGE FIRST CLASS WORKMANSH YOUR OLD RINGS, BROOCHES, AND OTHER JELRY HERE FOR OTHER JEWELRY, DO ALL KIND AND CHARGE THE LOWEST PRICES WORKMANSHIP. BRING YOUR OLD RINGS, BROOCHES, PINS, WATCHES AND OTHER JELRY HERE FOR REPAIRS. USE MAKE OTHER JEWELRY. DO ALL KINDS OF REPAIR WORK AND CHARGE THE LOWEST PRICES FOR FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP. YOUR EYES NEED GLASSES IF YOU HAVE HEADACHES, PAIN IN THE EYES OR IF YOU CAN'T SEE TO READ WELL. OUR OPTICIAN WILL EXAMINE YOUR EYES FREE AND TELL YOU WHAT'S THE TROUBLE. SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES FROM $1 UP. JEWELRY—DIAMONDS—SILVERWARE ANNOUNOUNCEMENT HAVE HEADACHES, PAIN IN THE CAN'T SEE TO READ WELL. TICIAN WILL EXAMINE YOUR EYE, YOU WHAT'S THE TROUBLE. CLES AND EYEGLASSES FROM $1 EWELRY—DIAMONDS—SILVERWA ANNOUNOUNCEMENT IF YOU HAVE HEADACHES, PAIN IN THE EYES OR IF YOU CAN'T SEE TO READ WELL. OUR OPTICIAN WILL EXAMINE YOUR EYES FREE AND TELL YOU WHAT'S THE TROUBLE. SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES FROM $1 UP. JEWELRY—DIAMONDS—SILVERWARE ANNOUNOUNCEMENT LIBERAL CREDIT TO ALL IN ORDER TO ASSIST O VAY, SCHWARTZ, "THE P PE PLEASED TO SELL YOU ELECT ON CREDIT TERMS APPROVAL. WE WANT YOU TO FEE TORE AND BUY WHAT YOU URANCE THAT YOU WILL THE SMALLEST PRICES ON EXPERT WATCH REPAIR NCE. OUR WATCH-INSUR URE. SET-INS EXPLAIN T N OPTICAL DEPARTMENT SFACTION. EYES EXAMIN 824 7th St James H. ER TO ASSIST OUR CUSTOMERS IN WARTZ, "THE POPULAR JEWEL ED TO SELL YOU ANY ARTICLES OR CREDIT TERMS THAT WILL ME NNT YOU TO FEEL FREE TO COMB TO BUY WHAT YOU WANT LWITH WHAT YOU WILL GET THE BEST V LLEST PRICES ON A LIBERAL BASI N WATCH REPAIRING, 30 YEARS' OR WATCH-INSURANCE IS A GREAT INS EXPLAIN THE PLAN. WE AL DEPARTMENT THAT GUARANT EYES EXAMINED FREE. 24 7th St. Northwest James H. Winsle IN ORDER TO ASSIST OUR CUSTOMERS IN EVERY VAY, SCHWARTZ, "THE POPULAR JEWELER" WILL BE PLEASED TO SELL YOU ANY ARTICLES YOU MAY ELECT ON CREDIT TERMS THAT WILL MEET YOUR APPROVAL. WE WANT YOU TO FEEL FREE TO COME TO OUR TORE AND BUY WHAT YOU WANT LWITH THE ASURANCE 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 SAT-SFACTION. EYES EXAMINED FREE. James H. Winslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASON TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. J. James H. Dab FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASO TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS. N. W. James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR.. FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Hiring, Livery and Sale Stable. Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third street northwest. Main office branch at 222 More street, Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main 1727. Telephone call for Stable, Main 1428-5. ", OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY, Where I can accommodate 50 Horses. Call and inspect our new and modern stable. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. Phone, Main 3200. Carriages for Hire. Hiring, Livery and Carriages hired for funerals, p. Horses and carriages kept in guaranteed. Business at 1132 T office branch at 222 More street, Telephone for Office, Main 17 Telephone call for Stable, Main OUR STABLES IN FI Where I can accommodate 50 I Call and inspect our new and m J. H. DABNEY, Prop., I phone, Main 3200. W. Sidney Arch Hiring, Livery and Sale Stable. Fired for funerals, parties, balls, reception carriages kept in first-class style. Say Business at 1132 Third street northwest at 222 More street, Alexandria, Va. For Office, Main 1727. Call for Stable, Main 1428-5. " , STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY, accommodate 50 Horses. Direct our new and modern stable. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third Street N. W. 3200. Carriages SidneyPittn Architect W.SidneyPittman Architect RENDERING IN CONTOUR, WATER COLOR AND PEN & INK STEEL CONSTRUCTION Done: Main 6059-M Office I. CONSTRUCTION AS SPECIAL K9-M Office 494 Louisiana A SCHWARTZ Attention is called to the advertisement of Schwartz, jeweler and optician, 824 Seventh street northeast, in this issue of The Bee. This one of the best and most thorough jewelry store in this city. Everying in this store is first class in very detail. Your eyeglasses are ted. your eyes examined, and the very best material is used in the instruction of your glasses. Satisfaction is guaranteed in everything AGS, BROOCHES, PINS, CLRY HERE FOR REPAIRS. BY, DO ALL KINDS OF RE- THE LOWEST PRICES FOR SIP. 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 IN ANY ARTICLES YOU MAY NE THAT WILL MEET YOUR EEL FREE TO COME TO OUR YOU WANT LWITH THE AS-S GET THE BEST VALUES AT LA LIBERAL BASIS. BIRING, 30 YEARS' EXPERIANCE IS A GREAT FEA- THE PLAN. WE ALSO HAVE AT THAT GUARANTEES SAT- ED FREE. . Northwest Winslow ERMS MOST REASONABLE D R STREETS, N. W. 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. 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. Mayes. Medicine Company Atlanta, Ga. PICTURE IT IS 9 IN LONG THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER Miss Lovie Mayes. Southern Medici THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE IT IS 9 IN LONG STEEL HEATING RAR AMOUNT DRIER MEASURED ALUMINUM COMB Every lady can have a beautiful and luxuriant head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff and it will straighten the earliest head of hair. The Magic will not both or there the half, because ing bar hair brings the hair, is alone, put into the flame The Aluminum Comb is eager designed from the ed the combs back into place and in held by a tu The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling ir hand bar. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcoh Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. the half, because the comm is never heated. The steel heat put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heat- and is held by a turn of the handle. able for curling from has a cover and can be carried in a 100. Magic Alcohol Heater 30.40. Liberal terms to agents. Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hair Beautiful Soft, Silky and Long? Soft, S NELS pomade It makes your tangled hair as it keeps it from and gives it tha Use Nelson's Your head will learn clean Nelson's Hair Dressing NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING is the finest hair pomades on the face of the earth for colored people. It makes your hair grow fast; it makes stubborn; binky and tangled hair as soft and apple as silk. It makes it healthy. It keeps it from splitting or breaking off. It makes it rich and gives it that charm so longed for by all true ladies. A Nelson's Hair Dressing and you'll never need will keep clean. The roots of your hair will have the necessary scalp damage. You will be delighted with its delicate perfume. Dressing is put up in handsome four-couce square tin bars, like the lady holds in her hand. Druggies and a box. If you can't get it, send us 30 cents and we will mail and buy it now, or sit right down and write us. Address: FACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Intended. Write Quick for Terms. Nelson's Hair Dressing is put up like this agents everywhere sell it at 25 cents a box. If you can you a full size box postpaid. Go and buy it now, or sit it NELSON MANUFACTURING Live Agents Wanted. Nelson's Hair Dressing is put up in handsome four-ounce square tin boxes. Like the lady holds in her hand. Druggists 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 postpaid. Go and buy it now, see it right down and write us. Address NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Live Agents Wanted. Write Quick for Terms. RETREGRADING The opinion of thoughtful colored men and women upon the question as to whether the race is advancing or retrograding and to what degree of rapidity in either direction is very much divided. Some claim that retrogradation in a young race as it were, is against every known law, social and ? 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. Box 754 moral. They point to the Germanic Slavonic, Scandinavian and Celtic races which are comparatively young as evidences of fact, and more especially to the American race, though the youngest and as yet formative, notwithstanding with certain definite characteristics. These races express what they call the law of progress. They go even farther and maintain that the law of progress is universal and applies to all races, young and old. They refer us to the Mongolian race, a very old race, which while its advancement during the past centuries, has been slow, but inevitable, the law of progress is only emphasized in the marvelous growth of Japan and the awakening of China. On the other hand, there are who contend that while admitting the progress of these races during the past century or so, as well as the operation, the law of progress under certain conditions, they affirm that not until there was practical homogeneity in the races referred to, was there any progress whatever. Indeed they contend that prior to this latter condition there was certain and marked retrogression and that the Dark Ages furnish us with the proof of their contention. In determining the condition of the colored race in this country, there opposing opinions are applied. The optimistic philosopher refers to the marvelous advancement of the race in a moral, educational and material way, his adaptability and rapid adjustment to the most approved social conditions and especially his ability 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 letter. "Her - Tru - Line" is delightful as a dressing for the hair, being perfectly harmless. It is a true luxury and a valuable addition to toilet accessories. Large jar 50 cents at all drug stores and by our special agents. Sample box mailed to any address on receipt of five two-cent stamps. sell this wonderful HAIR GROWER. MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POSTOFFICE MONEY ORDER Does it come easily without breaking? Is it straight? Does it smooth out nicely? Can you do Kup in any of the charming styles, so it will stay, and make you proud of it? Is it long and full of life? If you cannot say YES to all of the above questions, then you need penitious jo sasodind noz azuzeio of protection and advancement, as a strong proof the progress of the race, not to speak of the growing tendency toward amalgamation, which eventuates in homogeneity. On the other hand, the conservative philosopher sees retrogression in the race. He contends that the morality and education referred to are merely superficial or imitative and points to the great paucity of moral and educational productions written by the colored race, and affirms that the barber, waiter, or favorite valet makes more money than the average farmer, school teacher, or preacher, and that our material prosperity is in the main but an expression of individual and manhood abandonment. The inability on the part of the race to maintain the political rights of which they were in full possession for several years and which the exercise of moderate good judgment, tolerable diplomacy and common sense would certainly have perpetuated, is pointed out as another evidence of the "going back" of the race. This latter philosopher admits that the race possesses millions of dollars in real and personal property, churches, schools and colleges without number, and that through the means of systematic begging from the whites and extortion we cut a smart figure. But he maintains that progress, in the proper sense, does not mean merely the ability to supply the inner man and to clothe and house the outer, though these are necessary incidents. Progress means not only the capacity to write books, build bridges, railroads, stemships, construct philosophies, but the act of producing the actual, tangible book, bridge, etc. It means that to prove ourselves as men we must be men in fact, commanding political rights in the act of exercising them. Our inability in these respects, the unfavoring philosopher shows that we are not progressing. "Where are our friends and their children and grandchildren?" Has the faith of pride of the children and grandchildren in their noble ancestry departed? Why are we now deserted? Our philosopher replies, "because we have been going backward instead of forward; because we have/sold our birthright, bought at so inestimable a cost, for a few small loaves and fishes, a pot of glevil's broth and an abject willingness to be treated as a social, political and civil nonentity." Our insistent critic cites a commonplace incident in order to show to what extent we are not progressing. "Not long since a colored man came to this city with a show. He came because he had an educated horse to exhibit, the principal attraction. He came under a contract whereby he was to receive a goodly sum for each day's performances, one which seemed a trifle steep, considering the parties to the contract. But the fact is that the horse is truly remarkable for his intelligence and marvelous tricks. His training was not of the ordinary sort, by which almost any horse could be taught, as by consecutive suggestion; but this animal possessed the endowments of calculation, analysis and differentiation. In fact the horse was a wonder. After a week, the manager, unwilling to give the colored man the wages agreed upon, offered to purchase the horse. On being refused, the manager broke the contract, and left the trainer and his horse without employment. The trainer went from one theater to another, the managers of which stoutly refusing to engage him and his valuable horse. At last he was compelled to enter into a contract with a white man, who readily found an engagement with the management of one of our largest vaudeville theaters, on splendid terms, the trainer and owner of the animal, however, being compelled to take an unconscionably small amount as his share. And this on what condition, do you think? It was on condition that the trainer dress himself like a "plantation darkey" and submit to Leing called "Uncle Remus," which condition the poor old trainer, under the circumstances, was compelled to accept. When the horse and trainer appeared the first night the audience was in great expectancy and prepared to witness wonderful feats. The trainer appeared on the stage dressed in ante-bellum habit, the veritable picture of "Uncle Remus." and sought to induce him to show the He walked up to his precious friend you op pnom asso proum but kick and stare, as much as to say, "What do you take me for? Do you think that I will act for a backnumber like you? My friend represents the present, not the past. My friend and master, or no business" Whereupon the habiliments of "Uncle Remus" were removed and the horse, finding that he was with his real master, proceeded to perform in the most wonderful manner, to the surprise, pleasure and applause of the whole audience. What do you think of that? An intelligent colored man could not even exhibit his horse before a white audience in this city unless he consented to represent himself as a "plantation darkey." Are we going forward or are we being driven backward? Thus considering the progressionists and retrogressionists, the horse and trainer and the white people, we will pass the matter up to our more discriminating reader for a correct answer. I noticed in looking over the news of my native town of which about nine thousand are white and three thousand are colored, that the only ones who marched to the national cemetery to decorate the graves of the Union, soldiers were colored. And I said thank God my people are a loyal, grateful people who can never forget a good dead in the midst of lilly whiteism, Jim Crowism and race discrimination. East, West, North and South, we are true to our trust and we stand by our friends whether they be Northern Yankees, Southern Confederates or just plain friends. And I hope and trust that whatever differences between the races that time will bring forth, that we as a race will never forget to honor the memory of the brave old boys in blue who fought, bled and died that we might taste the blessed fruits of liberty. THE BOYS WHO FOUGHT FOR US young, their heads are getting gray; They're marching over, one by one, to the last long bugle call And our hearts go out to the brave old boys, For we love them, one and all. They're growing scarce, those boys in blue who answered Lincoln's call, Who swore by the power of their good right arm, this nation should not fall, Who bravely left their peaceful homes to die midst the cannon ball, That the cause of freedom might be won though the nation bathed in gore. They're leaving us, those boys in blue who fought for you and me Who mowed down the ranks of the Southern boys that the black man might be free; Our hearts go out in sympathy to their dear ones left behind, In thought, in word or deed, we'll try to be so good, so kind. There are countless graves of the boys in blue who fought to make us free, That there might be an open door of hope for you and me; Our hearts go out to the brave old boys who answered Lincoln's call We wish them joy and happiness for we love them one and all. —James Conway Jackson. Votes, votes, votes, for teachers, teachers, teachers, keeps us busy, 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 ed. Have you noticed the contest which is now on among the teachers. Send in your vote. Ask you friends tto vote for you in the contest now going on among the teachers. Have you read the proposition in the teachers contest; if so get busy. JOSEPH H. STEWART, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 16,959, Administration. This is to Give Notice: 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, JAMES TANNER. Register of Wills for the District of Columbia W. C. MARTIN, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 16996, 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 John W. Carter, 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 7th day of June, 1910. SUSAN JOHNSON, 910 20th St. N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. KING AND BIRD, ATTORNEYS, Supreme Court of the District of No. 17093. 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 testamentary on the estate of Samuel T. Adams, 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 7th day of May. A. D. 1911; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 7th day of June, 1910. L. MELENDEZ KING, 609 F St. N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. G. U. O. OF O. F. OF THE DISTRICT. Majority of Delegates to 15th B. M. C. Has Not Endorsed Anyone for Office or the Administration of the S. C. M. The publication which has appeared in the columns of the Philadelphia Tribune and Atlanta Independent last week that the delegates elected to represent the District Lodges in the 17th B. M. G., which meets in the city of Baltimore, Md. September next, had met and endorsed the administration of the S. C. M. and certain members of the order for national grand officers is untrue and intended to mislead the delegates in other sections of the country, as the following will show. Having been shown the article published on the first page of the Philadelphia Trubune, of June 18th, under the caption "Odd Fellows at Washington, D. C., name their ticket, endorse the administration of Grand Master Houston, praise Grand Secretary Jas. F. Needham and pledge him their support and select a new editor, Henry P. Slaughter named for the place," we, the undersigned, delegates and alternate, elected to represent D. C. lodges in the Fifteenth B. M. C. were present at the meeting of delegates referred to in said article, and therefore, in the interest of simply truth and justice, we, unqualifiedly state that a majority of the D. C. delegation have not "named their ticket; have not indorsed "the administration of Grand Master Houston;" have not "praised Secretary Needham and pledged him their support;" have not "selected a new editor;" and have not "named Henry P. Slaughter for the place." A blanket resolution embodying all these things and indorsing H. H. Norris for third term as Grand Master was offered, and a vote for adoption was as follows: Thirteen for adoption; eight against it; eight not voting for or against it; one absent. Total number of lodges, thirty. To remain silent and not refute, through the press the material statements in the article, would be to stamp us as sadly wanting in those qualities which are recognized as the essence of Odd Fellowship, and we would be unpardonably guilty of violating the confidence in us reposed as representatives in the Fifteenth B. W. C. William J. Howard... Henry Miller... J. B. Askins... W. C. Martin... Daniel B. Webster... Thomas Hawthorne... John J. Mont... Lewis Frazier (alter- nate ..... N. O. Green..... Walter B. Dorset..... Benj. J. Titlo..... Jas. H. Coleman..... Chas. H. Brown..... Enoch Colbert..... Joseph J. Minor..... HOMES FOR RENT COMFORTABLE SUBURBAN HOME AT HAMPTON PARK, A Built from Your Own Plans and S Public Schools, Churches, Lodges a 2 Minutes' Walk 30 Minutes one Soil is excellent. Enough vegeta with little labor, to supply your table before some investors make up their judgment prompts them to buy now. To reach Hampton Park: Take and H streets northeast to the Kenilwa house in Kenilworth (M street) and 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 INDEED A Man Cannot be Independent W. G. WHITE, 913 9th street northwest, Washington, D. C. Please have your salesman call a is understood that I am under no obi Name..... Add Date.... SUBURBAN HOMES FOR SALE ON PARK, Adjoining Ken- own Plans and Sold on Easy Mo- nches, Lodges and Two Street 2 Minutes' Walk of the Property. Minutes one fare to Tres- t. Enough vegetables, chickens, et- to supply your table. Every lot will fors make up their minds to buy, them to buy now. Bapton Park: Take the H street car beast to the Kenilworth' car, and get o- with (M street) and walk 3 blocks. Pulars, see or write WHITE, Sales Agent, 913 At Hampton Park All Day Sunday. a bunch of Rent Receipts is a poo- your duty to your family to OWN Y No Taxes. Free Deed BE INDEPENDENT. not be Independent and Live in au- northwest, in, D. C. Your salesman call and explain your c I am under no obligation to buy. Name..... Address.... COMFORTABLE SUBURBAN HOMES FOR COLORED PEOPLE 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 On the Grounds at Hampton Park All Day Sunday. A Man Cannot be Independent and Live in a Rented House. W. G. WHITE, 913 9th street northwest, Washington, D. C. Please have your salesman call and explain your offer more fully. It is understood that I am under no obligation to buy. CLEAR TITLE GUARNTEED Southern Culture Formerly of 173 Hereby announc ING AT 1510 This school is open for the bene and teaches beauty culture in a ted a host of young ladies in th skilled operators. MR S LUCIE RP Columbia lo Wholesale and Retail Families 22 5 cent ice tickets sold in sold $1.00. Delivered at your Office 10th Shern Beauty Culture St. formerly of 1730, 14th St. N. announces ITSR AT 1510 14TH, open for the benefit of young duty culture in all its branches young ladies in this and other ers. UCIE RPOLLAR umbia Ice Com sale and Retail Ice Dealers Families a specialty tickets sold in $5.00 lots; 21 ivered at your house. Office 10th Street Wharf. Southern Beauty Culture School This school is open for the benefit of young colored 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. MR S LUCIE RPOLLARD, PRES 22 5 cent ice tickets sold in $5.00 lots; 21 5 cent ice tickets sold $1.00. Delivered at your house. President and Gen'l Manager. As a matter of fact, most of the delegates who declined to vote either for or against the resolutions, as well as some who supported them, have since learned their real object and scope and now openly declare they are not only strongly opposed to their adoption, but will hereafter oppose any measure or thing presented with the view of carrying said resolutions into effect. The G. U. O. of O. F. is not a "one man" order, and it is believed that the two or three persons who seek to form a fraternal official trust or close corporation at the expense of the order, will be given an indefinite leave of official absence without pay by the delegates from the various sections of the country when they assemble in Baltimore, September next. AWARDS 33 DIPLOMAS. Armstrong Manual Training School Honors Students. Armstrong Manual Training School last Monday night gave to the industrial world its annual quota of young men and women graduates skilled in the mechanical and business walks of life. Disproving the prevailing idea that the negro aspires too much to the professions, eleven young women were graduated in the dressmaking trade. Seven were given diplomas in the manual courses, and fifteen were graduated in the business course. Exhibition of Skill From the rostrum of the school hall the graduates demonstrated how to make steel, how to cook, and how to make their own clothes. Everything on the commencement program was an exhibition of skill by the students The address to the graduating class was made by John A. Chamberlain supervisor of the manual training school. Roscoe Conkling Bruce assistant superintendent of schools of the District, awarded the.certificates List of Graduates. The graduates are: Annie Rosalia Garner, Carrie Dent Harris, David Alphonso Lane, Stella Beatrice Love Pearl Mary Newman, Frederick Phone Main 272. John E. McGau, 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, e. Every lot will probably be sold minds to buy, though their good 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 UHOME. Free Deed in Case of Death. PENDENT. and Live in a Rented House. and explain your offer more fully. It migation to buy. Press. Beauty Pre School 0, 14th St. N. W. Does ITS REOPEN- 0, 14TH, N. W benefit of young colored women all its branches. It has gradu- nis and other cities who are POLLARD, PRES e Company Ice Dealers a specialty $5.00 lots; 21 5 cent ice tickets house. Street Wharf. James Roane, George Francis Robinson, Walter Thomas Searcy, Edina Elmira Thomas, Philip Walker Thomas, Ruth Letitia Webster, Blanche Hawkins, Earlena Viola Holmes, Anna Teresa Washington, Mary Elizabeth Peyton, Mildred Virginia Taylor, Nathaniel Monroe Carroll, Arthur Wilmore Hurley, Elizabeth Margaret Burrell, Inez Victoria Johnson, Beatrice Viola Prather, Leon Jasper Leonard, Aletha Henrietta Berry, Beatrice Lueretia Fields Rosetta Rosamond Johnson, Marjorie Pauline Kieser, Mary Martin, Addie Theresa Marshall, Mamie Marie Scott, Marguerite Virginia Quisenberry, Viola Marion Waters, Hattie Beatrice Wormley, and Geneva Angeline Hardy. Mrs. Patsey Kennedy, the widow of the late William Kennedy, of 122 F street southwest, died suddenly Saturday morning, June 18th, with acute indigestion. She had been a long sufferer of the dreaded complaint. Her husband, who was an old and well known citizen of the southwest, died about three years ago after a long spell of dropsy. Mrs. Kennedy as known as a type of the old school and was highly respected by all who knew her. She was a member of several organizations, a member and faithful worker of Zion Baptist Church of F. street southwest. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place from the above church, Tuesday, June 21st, at one o'clock. She leaves thirteen children, eight grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Rev. W. J. Howard, the passor of the church, preached the funeral. Rev. W. D. Jarvis and Rev. A. Sayles were the other speakers. The returns from the Jeffries-Johnson Fight will be made at True Reformer's Hall, under the auspices of the Meadow Brook Dancing Class, G. W. Thomas, Mgr The returns will be made immediately after each round. Joseph Peake, Secretary and Treas. Better than any dollar. Whisky of other houses, six years old, 75c full quart. (One of the 18 standards in stock.) FAMILY QUALITY HOU E FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY 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 TESTMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POMADE 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. JOHN H. HARRIS ROBERT CAMPBELL Funeral Director and Underlaker Board and Livery Stables. Carriages for funerals and receptions. Opn all night. TELEPHONE CONNECTION-ALL WORK GUARANTEED 438 Second Street, Southwest. S. Oppenheimer and Co. 41-2 & D s. w. South Washington's Big-Department Store Everything to wear for Ladies, Men and Children Our prices are the lowest in the city-a trial will convince you. A. HINTON GREGORY TAILOR AND GENT'S FURNISHINGS 2242 7th Street, Northwest CLEANING. DYEING, ALTERING REPAIRING SUITS MADE TO ORDER Work called for and delivered PRINTING of every description Jobs brought before y A. M., finished same day. Read our offers 500 Translucent Round Corner. Large Business Cards $1.30. TRIANGLE PRINTING CO TWO OFFICES: UPTOWN: 1212 Fla. Ave., N.W. Phone N 2642-Y DOWNTOWN: 1109 Eye St., N.W. Phone M 4078 W. CALVIN CHASE, JR., MOR. Notice how the list for the teachers contest is growing, send in your vote for your favorite teacher. A great reception was tendered afterwards. MATTINGS 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 & HERR MANN Seventh and I (Eye) Streets, N. W. SEASON OF Steamer River WILL OFFER Excursion WASHINGTON Sunday June 26 Round Trip Young Men's In To my friends and the public in general, It is with pleasure that I take, you that the books of the Independent company are now open for charter coming season, and it will be to you secure the most desirable dates. Our terms are most liberal and cheerful. Washington Park and To which place we have the exclusive Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk imore and all points on the Potomac Bay. Our facilities for chartering par respect. Our large covered wharf cursion business) enables us to give date service. No crowding, no e between Washington and Washington long and tiresome waiting for the Before the construction of the place of recreation was afforded, proudly point to the fact that I the people in every respect. You have one of the best and sports in this part of the country. We trades of electric lights, mammoth sel, dance hall and numerous small passed in point of natural beauty resort south of New York. By perseverance and an enorm this, and now I ask, you to show me port by calling at once and making son. SEASON OF 1910 Inner River Quay WILL OPEN Excursion Season WASHINGTON PARK No. 26 3 Trips I₂, 2₆ Trip 2₆ Men's Industrial and the public in general: We measure that I take this opportunity to look at the Independent Steamboat and it will be to your interest to call for desirable dates. Most liberal and charters can be made Washington Park and Somerset Beach. We have the exclusive excursion right Rock Point, Norfolk, White City, Rock Points on the Potomac River and ties for chartering parties are unsurprisingly large covered wharf (used exclusively). enables us to give you most modest crowding, no exposure and our Washington and Washington Park does a fine waiting for the steamers. The construction of Washington Park station was afforded the people of our country to the fact that I have fulfilled every respect. One of the best and most modern part of the country. Washington Park lights, mammoth scenic railway, and numerous smaller amusement parks of natural beauty and modern equiv. New York. Grance and an enormous cash outlay ask you to show me that I have yet at once and making charters for To my friends and the public in general: It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity to inform you that the books of the Independent Steamboat and Barge Company are now open for charters for Excursions during the coming season, and it will be to your interest to call at once and secure the most desirable dates. Our terms are most liberal and charters can be made for Washington Park and Somerset Beach To which place we have the exclusive excursion rights as well as Mathias Point, Rock Point, Norfolk, White City, Richmond, Baltimore and all points on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay Our facilities for chartering parties are unsurpassed in every respect. Our large covered wharf (used exclusively for our excursion business) enables us to give you most modern and up-to-date service. No crowding, no exposure and our schedule between Washington and Washington Park does away with the long and tiresome waiting for the steamers. THE FERRY Before the construction of Washington Park absolutely no place of recreation was afforded the people of our race, and I proudly point to the fact that I have fulfilled the demands of the people in every respect. You have one of the best and most modernly improved resorts in this part of the country.Washington Park with its myriads of electric lights, mammoth scenic railway, huge carrousel, dance hall and numerous smaller amusement devices is surpassed in point of natural beauty and modern equipment by no resort south of New York. By perseverance and an enormous cash outlay I have done this, and now I ask you to show me that I have your hearty sup port by calling at once and making charters for the coming season. Yours for pleasuure and comfort, Lewis Jefferson. 1910 First Street, S. W. J. A. PIERRE Orders Delivered Promptly J. A. PIERRE Wholesale and Retail Dealer in COAL, WOOD AND ICE 454 New York Avenue, N. W. First class work. Fair prices. THOS H. ROBINSON SIGN PAINTER & DECORATOR 513 F Street Southwest Washington, D. C. 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. HOLTMAN'S FINE BOOTS AND SHOES 491 Penn. ave. N. W. OUR 125 AND 126 SHOES ARE THE BEST MADE. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT. WM. MORELAND. PROP. River Queen OPEN Season ON PARK 6 Trips I2, 2 3/4 P.M. 25Cents Industrial Club General: This opportunity to inform ident Steamboat and Barge s for Excursions during the our interest to call at once and Parters can be made for Somerset Beach live excursion rights as well as Park, White City, Richmond, Balmac River and Chesapeake Parties are unsurpassed in every (used exclusively for our ex- pose you most modern and up-to- exposure and our schedule be- on Park does away with the steamers. Washington Park absolutely no the people of our race, and I have fulfilled the demands of and most modernly improved re- Washington Park with its my- scenic railway, huge carrous- ler amusement devices is sur- and modern equipment by no nous cash outlay I have done me that I have your hearty sup- ing charters for the coming sea 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. Why pay 10 per cent, when you can get it for 3 per cent. first. You! H. K. FULTON 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.