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THE BEE WASHINGTON VOL.XXXI NO30 CAPT-JAMES F.OYSTER President-Elect of The Board of Education —The Man For Judson Diversified Farming HUNTSVILLE. Ala., Dec. 16.—Diversified farming, stock raising and dairying were emphasized in the short course for Negro farmers held here at the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes, of which Walter S. Buchanan is president. The course was concluded to-day with demonstrations on the college farm, and has been in progress all the week. More than 200 Negro farmers from this section of the State have witnessed the demonstrations and heard the lectures, in many cases being accompanied by their wives and families. The demonstration work was in charge of George W. Patterson, government agent for this immediate district, while the whole course was conducted by T. M. Campbell, representing the United States Department of Agriculture for the district of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. Assisting in the demonstrations were W. A Tate, C. D. Menafee, Harry W. Sims and George W. Patterson. Prof. Campbell called attention to the effort the United States Department of Agriculture is making to be of distinct help and encouragement to farmers throughout the South, and urged the sympathetic co-operation on the part of Negro farmers. He declared that unmuch as they formed a goodly portion of the agricultural population of the Southland, it was incumbent upon the Negro to reap as much benefit as possible out of their farm work. "A notable address before the farmers and visitors was made by President Walter S. Buchanan, who is himself an agricultural expert. He stated in the outset that it was the duty of landlords to encourage their Negro renters, share-croppers and wage hands to take advantage of latter-day instruction in farming, not only to the end that laborers themselves might be benefited, but that the largest possible returns might be made to them individually. Among other things, Prof Buchanan said: "I am glad that all classes of Negro farmers are taking a keener interest in scientific agriculture—book farming, as we used to call it. We have been a long time learning the absurdity of the statement that 'any old fool can farm.' It is being proved more and more to our satisfaction that the man who puts the most brains into the soil reaps the largest harvest. This is true whether the farmer be a renter, share-cropper, wages hand or owner. The man who gets the largest crops at the lowest cost is a desirable citizen in whatever community, and he will soon be the owner of his farm, no matter how high the cost. "It is encouraging to note that at this short course we have mothers and fathers, young men and women, who are share-croppers and wages hands, as well as those who are renters and owners. Now, when you return to your homes, put into practice the things you have learned here. Practice them regardless of whether you are working for wages or running on your own hook. I know of a man who allowed the rain to spoil a whole winter's supply of feed for him because the landlord refused to repair the roof of his barn. Insist on having the landlord do his fair share, but don't allow your crop, your stock, your family and your standing as a farmer to suffer because a miserly and non-progressive landlord won't do his duty. Some of us let the houses we live not down and refuse to drive a car because we don't own the place; we live there from year to year and subject our wives and children to much suffering and sickness. This is what drives our boys and girls from the farms and away from our hearths. For our own sakes, let us make our homes comfortable and inviting, whether we own them or not. These scientific farmers are going talk to you about deep plowing and all perhaps say that the results of up plowing show up better three years after than does the first year. Some share-croppers and renters are short-sighted they won't plow deep or fear they will be making the land better for some one else. If all rent-practice such a narrow policy, then land would never be improved. the other hand, if all our farmers their utmost to put the farms on they work in first-class shape. no matter what farm a man moved to, he would find it in good condition. to, he would find it in good condition. "It is this class of farmers we must reach through our short courses and schools of agriculture. For generations to come the great mass of us will be share-croppers or renters or wage-earners. It is this mass we would reach. They constitute, not the Negro problem, but the South's agricultural problem, and as long as they sit in lethargy and darkness the development of the South must proceed against the dead burden of their ignorance and inefficiency." The True Reformers Will Furnish Money The officers and members of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers have decided upon uniform plan to furnish money to meet its obligations to all those who claims against it on account of each. They have three reasons why they should save the order: First, to protect the people who hold claims against the order. Second, to protect the old men and women who have supported the organization for the past 20 or 25 years and are now too old to join any other organization, should this go out of existence. Third, the members have thoroughly made up their minds not to be cowards, but men and women, who can meet financial difficulties like other races without giving up in despair. Their plan is as follows: Every member who really desires to save the order is asked first to square up in full the books of his or her Fountain; then every one of the 60,000 members is asked to loan the Grand Fountain from $5, $10, $25 or $100, with 6 per cent interest. This plan to finance the order has been o. k-d by the insurance commissioners, and unanimously decided upon by the True Reformers in every section of the country, which means no failure. Friends of the organization are coming to the aid of the members in keeping this great order in operation for the inspiration it has given to representatives of other organizations. Fifty thousand dollars is no more for 60,000 members to raise than it is for a small church congregation to raise $1,000. Chief W. R. Griffin called his people together and told them what plan had been decided upon by Mr. A. W. Holmes, Grand Master, and in less than 20 minutes $63,363 had been paid and subscribed. Business High School Through the activity of Dr. W. B. Evans, the Business High School has received a set of new file cases and eight new typewriters. Dr. Evans' activity in trying to improve the equipment is worthy of commendation, in view of the attitude of some other officials toward the school. The second gun in the campaign for a new Business High School will be fired under the auspices of a joint committee of citizens' associations and other prominent men. Mr. Murray, who is in charge of the school, is very active in organizing sentiment, and promises some concrete results in the near future. One of Mr. Murray's pet schemes is the establishment of a bank at the school, and by the beginning of the new school year he hopes to have it in working shape. The citizens certainly ought to encourage young Mr. Murray in his efforts to have a successful Business High School. The Bee suggests that this trade school propaganda will not receive the indorsement of the people. Let the people have a new colored Assistant Superintendent. Some Great Men. Editor of The Bee: The Sage of Anacostia in his writings of "Public Men and Things," is not as fully informed of the period of which he writes as he should be. He says the public men of to-day—in this city, Tyler, Vernon, Lincoln Johnson—suffer in comparison with Douglass, Bruce, Langston and Lynch, being overslawed by the clerks and messengers in the Departments, many of whom are lawyers and doctors, etc. The clerks of to-day suffer in comparison with the clerks who came in the service in the days of the men referred to. Take that great scholar and man of affairs in South Carolina, F. L. Cardozo, R. T. Greene, law clerk to the Comptroller of the Treasury, who had been a professor in the State University of South Carolina and Dean of the Law Department of Howard: T. J. Minton, the finished scholar, law clerk to the Comptroller of the Treasury; J. W. Cromwell; Rev. William Waring, few who equaled him; James H. Piles, the finished scholar, lawyer and in public life as was his brother Joseph before entering the Departments; J. H. Smythe, law clerk to the Comptroller of the Treasury, who was sent to Liberna as Minister; John A. Puree, Jerome Johnson, William Cole, W. Cavlin Chase, the lawyer, editor and politician; Dr George H. Richardson; Prof Richardson, his brother; George W. Williams, the historian; J. C. Napier, the lawyer and business man; Charles, Fred and Lewis Douglass, all trained newspaper men of a high order: George C. Smith, that all-round man and the right-hand man of Bruce. Most of these men in point of attainments overshadowed Bruce and Lynch Judge Terrell was among that splendid body of men. True, there are many briefless lawyers and sun-down doctors in the service now, but who will say that they come up to the men whom I have named, all of whom, nearly, won their spurs in the saddle of activity in the world—A Reader of The Bee. Lost on Gone Astray? To the Editors of The Rest: The readers of The Bee will please pardon me for asking such a pertinent question—I mean no harm whatever—but what, pray tell us, has become of one Mr. Lewis, a prominent colored lawyer, of Boston, Mass, who was before the last election to have been appointed Assistant Attorney General of the United States? The appointment, so the newspapers said, was to be made as a just recognition of the Negro race. Why has not Mr. Lewis been appointed ere now? Has the Negro race been weighed in the scales since the last election and is found wanting? Now. I repeat, I don't mean any harm by asking such an embarrassing question, but really there is a sore nose somewhere. In short, "There is a nigger in the woodpile." Big voluntary promises seldom, if ever, amount to very much, and the colored people are beginning to show signs of having little faith in them. All of the colored people have been fooled in the past; but the shrewdest politicians will find it an uphill business to fool the majority of them in the future. But we go back to that little embarrassing question. "What has become of the colored Assistant U. S. Attorney General?" (That appointment was to be made in just recognition of the colored race.) Will some of the colored newspaper editors give the race some information as to why the appointment hasn't been made? We call upon the editors and leaders (2) of the race to guide us in this wilderness of ignorance as to why the race (Lewis) hasn't yet been recognized. Can you tell us?—Joseph C. Cunningham. Masons Meet The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons met on Dec. 12 in continuous session for the purpose of installing the newly-elected Grand Officers. Companion Andrew W. Sears, the retiring Most Excellent Grand High Priest, assisted by P. G. H. P. John N. Dorster, installed the officers as follows: Most Excellent Grand High Priest, George S. Newman; Deputy Grand High Priest, Thomas M. Dent; Grand Ying, W. H. Anderson; Grand Scribe, O. Miner; Grand Secretary, James Bampfield; Grand Treasurer, Benjamin F. Daley; Grand Captain of the Host, Benjamin F. Pope; Principal Sojourner, A. F. Clark; Chaplain, Ray W. t. S. Severson; Grand R. A. Captain, Frank Springgs; Grand Master of First Veil, H. P. Jackson; Grand Master of Second Veil, Wilson Smith; Grand Master of Third Veil, Stephen Johnson; Grand Guard, Edward Chase. The annual session was then closed and the members of the Grand Chapel repaired to the Brunswick Hotel, where a fine banquet was spread for their benefit. It was a splendid outlay, and all were loud in their praise of the hotel and its popular proprietor. Prominent among the distinguished persons were P. G. H. P John W. Freeman, who has been a member of the Masonic Fraternity for more than 50 years; Right Eminent Grand Commander of Knights Templar Sir John P. Turner and other distinguished members of the Fraternity. Glad Tidings. Rejoice. O earth, and sing aloud, for unto you this day Was born the King of heaven and earth, who is a hunger lay; Of lowly mee in human form a Savior, yea, 2 God. That He might feel our griefs and woes, and know the paths we trod. Rejoice, O earth, yea, shout for joy and spread the news abroad That Christ, our Savior, came to earth to hear man's sin-cursed load; To soothe our sorrows, calm our fears, and wipe away our tears; To cheer our weary, sin-sick souls, to lighten all our cares. Rejoice, O earth, for on this day a mighty King was born; Rewilled, despised, yet for our sake He minded not earth's scorn; And meekly wore the crounge of thorne corm. And meekly wore the crown of thorns and died, that we might live. and died that we might live. Rejoice. O earth; lift up your hearts, to Him your praises give. Rejoice. O earth, yea, send the cry or mountain, vale and hill; Join with that great angelic choir in "Peace on earth, good will." Let all the Nation shout and sing, our King now reigns above— Rejoice, O earth; give praise to Him, your glorious King of love. —James Conway Jackson. The Protective League Election. The annual election of officers of the Young Men's Protective League occurred last Tuesday evening. Standing room was at a premium, as the contest was the greatest in the history of the League. The approximate members in attendance was 400. The successful candidates were: A. T. Lewis, President; Dr. William H. Timms, First Vice President; Ed Holland, Second Vice President; A. Lincoln Alexander, Financial Secretary; A. Woodson, Assistant Financial Secretary; Walter J. Singleton, Recording Secretary; Nathaniel Ruffin, Assistant Recording Secretary; Daniel Freeman, Treasurer; W. Hamilton, Sergeant-at-Arms; Charles H. Shorter, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms; Rev. Joseph H. Lee, Prelate. Board of Directors (new members): Arthur F. Boston, John R. Robinson; William E. L. Sanford, Hiram W. Ball. Tellers for the election: Andrew J. Payne, Chairman; George T. Beason, Dr. S. M. Pierre, James N. Richardson. Public Men And Things Public Men And Things (By the Sage of the Potomac) Some of the colored clerks at the Census Office are complaining that there are two or three colored women clerks in the Census Office who play white on them at the office, but want to recognize them when among strictly colored. Of course, these particular women complained of have the lily-wish complexion. My advice to the other colored clerks is not to let this worry them. The colored man or woman who plays white on friends when real white people are around and then want to play colored in cases of necessity, are not worth a worry. Real white people don't want them and colored people will soower or later tag them out. I dropped in Ford Dabney's mint the other night to see the motion pictures and hear the vaudevillians. Mitchell certainly does advertise Dr. Summer Wormley. I guess he aim-to get Dr. Sum, to plug up those two front-teeth of his that are out for nothing. He is all wrong there, though, for when Dr. Wormley gets you in his dental chair you have to make a nose like real money, or there's nothing doing. And speaking about Dr. Sum. Wormley, there's a likely fellow, one of the most popular on the town plat. In all my year here I never heard a single person say an unkind word of him. And the ladies, why everything they say about him is put up in Huyler's chocolate drops. It is his own fault that he is single. I know a dozen ladies who would do his cooking for him if he would only hint at that question. "Will you have me?". But harry a hint from this gay young old bachelor. There is not a real Washingtonian who deserves more credit than this same Dr. Sum. Wormley. Some years ago, when he found himself derelict on a rough financial sea, he did not leave his ship nor ask to be towed in shore; he just pumped all the water out of his old derelict, assumed his place in the pilot house, and steered the old ship to calmer sea, and now look at him. Why, he's making money faster than they turn it out at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Oh, he's the pure grit, let me tell you or Teddy would say, a 'bully fellow.' * . * I was down in the 5 and to cent store Monday—there is where I always buy my Christmas presents—and I met a couple of ladies who circulate in what is called "the upper one hundred and twenty-five" circle. Well, sir, they were buying Havalin china. Libby's cut glass and other expensive articles at 5 and 10 cents a throw to beat the band. And they bought 5-cent socks, 10-cent pictures and 5-cent neckties to beat the band. Their husbands or fiancee will never know when he thrusts his No. 10's in a pair of green socks that they came from the 5 and to cent emporium. I tell you, it made me feel good to see them there. But they looked awfully cheap and put out when they saw me. And I felt the same way when I saw them looking at me. I guess they do just as I do, however—remove the price mark before they put their presents in a 50-cent plush box I have got to go down to the "five and tenner" again to-day, for I promised one of my lady relatives a pony coat, and I understand you can get pony coats there for 10 cents that look like $100 coats—to a blind man. Well, I am awfully busy shopping this week, so can't write much. After Christmas I am "coming back" strong. I have got some rattling good stuff locked up in my think-tank that I will unload after Christmas. Until then, I revoir, but before closing I want to wish all the readers of The Bee a Merry Christmas. A GREAT EVENT. The Greatest Athletic Meet in the History of the Schools. The Convention Hall has been reserved for the night of March 11, 1911, for the large athletic meet of the colored public schools of the city. Without a doubt this meet will be the attraction of the winter. The project is a large undertaking, but the Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Teachers' Benefit and Annuity Association have pledged their support. The various committees report a steady increase in the number of subscriptions, which will insure the success of the meet. The boys of the graded schools especially are enthusiastic, and this enthusiasm is greatly augmented by the interest and untiring efforts of the teachers and school principals. Principals of various schools announce through the Publicity Committee the following officers to represent their school team in the division leagues: Randall School—J: C. Bruce, Principal: Oscar Randall, President: Ruby Davis, Vice President: Genevieve Turner, Secretary: Miss S. E. Jackson, teacher of the sixth grade, Treasurer: Ethel Turner, Assistant Treasurer. Phillips, School—Austin Sewell, President: Guy Lee, Vice President: Carl Bell, Secretary: Miss E. M. Hall, Treasurer: Herbert Johnson, Assistant Treasurer. The Randall School has the distinction of having several girls as officers of the school teams. Bell School—Benton Yates, President: Eugene Reed. Vice President: Everett Porter, Secretary; Miss M. E. Burrell, Treasurer; Simeon Cunningham, Assistant Treasurer; J. E. Syphax, Principal. Miner School—William Johnson, President; Charles Wilson, Vice President; Jacob Walker, Secretary; Chas Johnson, Treasurer; Miss K. U. Alexander, Principal. Cook School—Charles Harris, President, George Frye, Vice President, Serrol Gibbs, Secretary; Miss S. C. Lewis, Treasurer; Bernard Ross, Assistant Treasurer. Payne School—Edward Green, President; William Ross, Vice President; Pearl Scott, Secretary; G. B. Key, Treasurer; Miss M. L. Jordan, Principal. Stevens School—William Watkins, President; John Maddox, Vice President; Harry Magruder, captain of bak-belt team; Thomas Swann, Secretary; Miss A. E. Charity, Treasurer; Miss M. E. Gibbs, Principal. The organization of the Eleventh Division League resulted in the following election: A. P. Lewis, Principal of Patterson School, President; Miss K. C. Lewis, Principal of Mott School, Vice President; Miss M. E. Shorter, Principal of Military Road School, Secretary-Treasurer. Langston School—Robert Ford, President; Clarence Gilmore, Vice President; Ralph McKinney, Secretary; Miss R. E. Tolliver, Treasurer; Ralph Barbour, Assistant Treasurer, E. D. Barrier, Principal. Summer School—Miss M. M. Orme. Principal: William Forcey, President; Arthur Brooks, Vice President; Chas. Braxton, Secretary; Miss Ellen Truman, Treasurer; R. A. Gillem, Assistant Treasurer. Cardozo School—Clinton Nickens. President; Morris Carter, Vice President; Prince Johnson, Secretary; Miss J. E Page, Principal, Treasurer. Wilson School—Barnard Hill, President; George Shields, Vice President; Alphonso Jones, Secretary; Miss L. S. Lacy, Treasurer; Jack Gray, Assistant Treasurer; F. J. Cardozo, Principal. Garfield School—Edward Cook. President; Lawrence Howard, Vice President; Thomas Bowman, Treasurer; Elias Brown, Assistant Treasurer; H. W. Lewis, Principal. Register Vernon's Denial Washington, Dec. 17, 1910. Editor Washington-Bee: There is going the rounds of the press a statement that I took the civil service examination at Cincinnati recently. I would be obliged if you will publish this denial. I have taken no civil service examination either at Cincinnati or elsewhere. W. VERNON. No Trade School Needed. The people of this city, and especially the taxpayers, are opposed to the exclusive establishment of a trade school. The Armstrong Manual Training School is all the trade school the people want. What is needed is a Business High School. Such a school will be more beneficial to the people than anything else. It is hoped that Superintendent Stuart will consult the wishes of the people I. A. A. Washington, D. C. Dec. 16, 1910. The J. A. A. has reorganized and the following officers and committees were elected: Officers—President, Louis Harris; Vice President, Milton Martin; Secretary, Leroy Holcombe; Assistant Secretary, Alphonso Brown; Treasurer, Miss H. S. Collier; Assistant Treasurer, James Jackson; General Instructor and Manager, Jesse Hanson. Executive Committee—James Martin, James Moss, Charles Wimberly, Alphonso Brown. Games Committee—James Jackson, Arthur Hayes, Charles Fields, Roscoe Bradford. Things That Happened in Y. M. P. L. Aldridge Lewis and his cohorts swept Singleton from the face of the earth. Dr. Sam Pierre is happy and Arthur Baston has repented. Ed. Holland can always be found with the boys. It is now Secretary Singleton, instead of President Singleton. It was a revolution that was not expected. Dr. S. M. Pierre will sing the old year out and then pray the New Year in. He now wears a smile that will not come off. When you meet Sam always ask him how I feels. He will understand. Recorder Johnson Returned After some time by the bedside of his sick mother, Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson has returned to the city. The Recorder, who was compelled to return to this city on account of urgent business, reports his mother as being in a very dangerous condition. The Recorder has the sympathy of his friends. Negro Academy The Charles Sumner Centenary will be held under the auspices of the American Negro Academy at the Fifteenth street Presbyterian Church on the evening of Jan 6, 1914. President Archibald H. Grimke will deliver the historical address, Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford, of the District Supreme Court, will deliver an address, as will also Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University. Dr. Charles Sumner Wormley will sing a solo Miss Mary P. Burrill will read Mrs. F. J. Grimke's original poem. "Sumner." Former Senator William E. Chandler has also been invited to be present and make a few remark- Attention Teachers! If there are any teachers who have a little spare time after school hours and would like to use it profitably they should write Mr. A. R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Four of the prominent and wealthy white men in Mobile, Ala., have been convicted of peonage. It looks as if they will be sentenced to spend a period in jail, since the United States Supreme Court has confirmed the decision of the lower court. There seems to be a school fight in Columbus, Ohio, as they are trying to segregate the children. The results are eagerly being watched by the colored people in Ohio. The Catholic University has founded two scholarships on a donation made by Herbert G. Squiers, at one time United States Minister to Panama. Mr. M. Goldstein, of this city, was named St. in Richmond, Va., for riding in the "Jim Crow" car, which is reserved for colored people. Not being familiar with the laws in Virginia, he refused to move when told by the conductor. A 1,000-year-old egg has been discovered by a party of explorers excavating the ancient Magnuntiacum, constructed by Drusus, son of Emperor Augustus of Rome, in 14 B. C. Senior Don Ambal Cruz, Minister from Chile to the United States, expired suddenly at the Chilcan Legation last Sunday from heart disease. His death was a shock to his colleagues, and he will be missed from the diplomatic circle. A committee from the Mississippi Society has been-appointed to prepare a program to observe the birthday anniversary of Gen. Robert E. Lee. The Society also strongly indorsed the proposal to hold the Panama Exposition in New Orleans in 1915. So anxious was his desire to see his name in the newspaper, H. C. Denno, an apprentice seaman, shot himself in the finger while on duty. Oh, for notoriety. Mrs. Russell Sage has asked Park Commissioner Stover for a list of the laborers in Central Park that receive $3 and less per day, as she intends to give each one a $5 gold piece. There are 335 men who will receive Mrs. Sage's bounty. Many mounds of prehistoric construction have recently been opened in the Mississippi Valley and in the neighborhood of St. Louis. There has also been a large amount of ethnologic material collected from them, and a bulletin has been issued by the Smithsonian Institute. Senator Root has leased an apartment in the new $1,000,000 house erected in New York for $25,00 a year. His suite will consist of 22 rooms and eight baths. The price is one of the highest prices ever paid for a New York apartment. Acting upon advice of President Tait, the President of Panama has closed all the lotteries in Panama. The lottery companies affected were owned by Chinese and earned about $7,000,000 a year. These companies were a big source of revenue to the Republic, and it was a big sacrifice for Panama to abolish them. Announcement is made that a periodical to be known as the Catholic Educational Review is to be published by the trustees of the Catholic University of America. Tolstoi's grave at Yasma Poliara is likely to become one of the chief places of pilgrimage. At the grave many hundreds may be seen on their knees chanting and kissing the soil. Harvey W. Wiley, M. D., Ph. D., LL. D., chemist of the Department of Agriculture, will be presented with one of the Elliott Cresson gold medals by the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia in that city next week. Plans have been decided on for the erection here of a Normal College for the higher education of the sisters who teach in Catholic schools. At the commencement of the current year the Jews in Russia numbered 5,110,548 persons. The largest Jewish centers are Warsaw, with 254,712 and Odessa, with 138,015. John D. Rockefeller has completed the task he set for himself in the founding of the University of Chicago. He gave his final gift Dec. 21, which was $10,000,000, making a total of $35,000,000 which has been donated to the university by Mr. Rockefeller. Don't fail to consult McCall's Magazine, "the Queen of Fashions," before making up your New Year's trousseau. Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the traveler, will return to New York on the steamship George Washington. Dr. Cook has not been in New York since his disappearance shortly after the submission of his polar records to the University of Copenhagen, more than a year ago. Two Haitian Deputies. Messrs Pierre and Mariellene Jaeielien, are in New York negotiating with bankers for a loan of several hundred thousand dollars, which is to be used in payment of arrears of government salaries. President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Charles A. Cotterill, of Toledo, Ohio, to be Collector of Internal Revenue at Honolulu. Hawaii It is said the people of Honolulu are greatly wrought up over the appointment of a Negro so the Collectorship. Ten million dollars have been given away by Andrew Carnegie for the purpose of preserving the peace of the world. John W. Smith, 68 years of age. once a slave, has started to school at his home in Kansas City, Kans. He says he has given his children a good education, and now it is his desire to gratify his ambition, which has been to read and write. ```markdown ``` Kenyon $15 Men's Suits When you seek economy, ask your merchant to show you this $15 Suit. Compare it with one that costs $25, and see wherein lies the difference. 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Office Box—Thankees sts. Anything Office Boy—Thankee, str. Anything I can do for you? Business Man—Yes; I wish you would learn to whistle a new song for the office. I am a little tired of the old ones—London Telegraph. "John, dear, I am afraid the baby is left handed. In grasping his nursing bottle he almost always does it with his left hand." "Hurrahl He may make us famous some day by being the leading south paw twirler in one of the major leagues."—Chicago Record-Herald. Attorney—You can sue him for breach of promise, madam, but it seems to me that it's preposterous to claim $250,000 damages. Fair Client-I want to get so heavy a judgment against him that he'll just have to marry me—the scoundrell-Chicago Tribune. Housekeeper-You're a big, healthy man. Why don't you work? Tramp—Lady; I'll tell ye me trouble. I'm an unhappy medium. "What do you mean by that?" "Well, ye see, lady, I'm too heavy for light work an' too light for heavy work."—London Mall. Little Helen—Sister, that new beau of yours makes me tired. Elder Sister—Why, dear? Little Helen—He has the manners of a street car conductor. When I went into the parlor last night he said to me, "How old are you, little girl?"—Caltaggo News. "Yes, sir, I once lost over $80,000 in less than two weeks." "Whew! That was going some. How did you do it?" "By not buying about 10,000 shares of a certain stock that went up $8 a share without a single setback."—Chicago Record-Herald. anto's Honeymoon. "What makes you look so blue?" "Mabel has sent me back my ring." "Has she? What's the matter?" "We've—we've had a quarrel." "But what about?" "Why, I healtated when she asked if I was sure I'd have loved her just the same if we'd never met." He—Do you approve of dancing? She—No. He—Why not? She—Why, it's nothing more than hugging set to music. He—Well, what is there about that you don't like? 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It was a dramatic scene, pregnant with the most tragic possibilities. Thus thought a witness to the meeting of three Italians near the big express depot at Fifteenth and Market streets. A man and woman who were delivering a trunk into the hands of a clerk were suddenly confronted by another man, who was highly excited. He approached the woman. In voluble Italian he raved and swore and pleaded, while she shrilled equally excited answers. The other man stood back against the wall, his arms folded defiantly, his head sunk on his chest. It certainly looked as if daggers were to be drawn. The interested bystander asked of some listeners who understood the rapidly spluttered dialect what the trouble was all about. "Why," was the volunteered translation, "this woman has run away from her husband with this man," pointing to the sulky individual. "Oh, and he is begging her to return?" was the next query. "Not on your life," was the expressive reply. "She has packed up all her husband's clothes in her trunk, as well as her own, and he is begging her to give back at least his Sunday suit."—Philadelphia Record. Baked Men. Workers in porcelain factories are literally baked, but by some miracle of use and wont they remain sufficiently underdone to live. At least if they are not quite baked they endure a stronger heat than that which browns the Sunday sirloln. The furnaces wherein porcelain is finished are kept at the fiercest heat used in any industry. A chain of workmen, their heads and bodies swathed in fireproof garments, take the finished pieces from the fire one at a time and pass them to the cooling room. The man at the head of this chain—he who stands nearest the furnace—can work in only five minute shifts. In his interims of rest he lies on a mattress drinking glass after glass of ice water from the hands of a small boy. At lunchtime all about the chain of men steaks grill—Cincinnati Enquirer. dust Tolerable. Concerning a certain time serving Washington clergyman of whom a visitor was one day expressing a harsh estimate President Lincoln said: I think you are rather hard on Mr. He rewrites me of a man in Illinois who was arrested for passing a counterfeit bill. He admitted that he had taken it to a bank cashier to know if it was a good bill. "Well, what was the reply of the cashier?" asked his lawyer. "Why?" invasively answered the prisoner, "he said it was a pretty tolerable, respectable sort of a bill." Mr Lincoln thought the clergyman in pretty tolerable, respectable sort of clergyman." At Close Range "Who is that neglected looking little boy with dirt over his face?" "He is the child of the noted actress." "He is the child of the noted astronomer who lives over the way." "Oh, is he? Come here, sonny. Run come and tell your father he doesn't need his telescope if he wants to see suns on the son."—Baltimore Ameri- can. Hla Trouble. Friend—Don't worry because your sweetheart has turned you down since you lost your money. There are as good fish in the sea as ever were night. Jilted One—Yes, but I've lost my bait—Harper's Baznr. Ripe Old Age. Little Willie—Say, pa, what is a ripe age? Pa—It's the age, my son, at which a man is willing to admit that it is not the only dried apple in the entry—Chicago News. The Doctor's Orders Mrs. O'Harrigan—Phoy have ye stuck in empty flask under th' baby? Mrs. Mrey—Th' doctor's ordthers. He told Old have to keep th' baby on a little—Judge. Not to outshine, but to shine upon, neighbors is the successful man's salon—Towne. LATHAM'S HOME RUN And How It Figured In Having Him Dubbed "the Dude," as Told by Charley Comiskey. Charley Comiskey told the story of how Arlie Latham came to be called "the dude." "One spring during Latham's term of service with the good old St. Louis Browns," said Comiskey, "he jumped into the opening game of the season and won us a victory by knocking out a home run in the last inning. Chris von der She from his place in the grand stand saw Arlie make his sensational hit and naturally enthused. After the game 'der boss presldent' entered the clubhouse and in that peculiar dialect of his said Latham: "Arlis, my poy, you must be glad that I, Chris, was proud mit you, an' I will show you vat my feelings is by giving you the present of sometimes for you to wear on yourself. Take dis order on make own tailor an' go an' dress up yourself." "Chris' order on the tailor read something like this: "Give to Arlis der frings vat he buys, an' send to me der bill." "Letham didn't do a thing on the strength of that order but replenish his wardrobe. For three days in succession he showed up at the ball park in a fine makeup, and every suit of clothes was brand new. On the fourth day Chris got a bill from the clothing people for $100. Naturally he sent for Latham and demanded an explanation. "Why, Chris, old pal," said Lath, "there's nothing to explain. Didn't you agree in that order you gave me to pay for what I bought, and haven't I just begun to buy? Why, old pal, I have only got three suits and expect to be measured for another this afternoon. What's wrong? "Artia," replied Von der Abe, "you was de one internal dude in de plains. I will bill bill pay, but you will yourself go to der tailor an mit him explain vot I dink of der impudence of you yourself. You will also stop mit de clothes you now have on an' do no more mit such foolishness mit der man vot pays your salary. Arle, you was one dude, an' if you play mit any errors dis afternoon I will myself fine you all der booftiful clothes you have yourself bought." "From that day Latham became known to the baseball world as 'the dude.'" A Curious Structure On the road from Clifton downes to Avonmouth the traveler will pass, in the Avon gorge, a curious structure to which a singular tradition is attached, relates the London Tatler. The story is that a person named Cook about a century ago was told by a grpy in the Leigh woods that his only son would be killed by a serpent before he reached the age of twenty-one. To avert this he built a high tower and about his son in the topmost room with the intention of secluding him there until the final age was passed. However, by accident a viper was taken up in a fagot to the room to light the fire, and it crept from the fagot and bit the boy so that he died. Therefore the tower was called Cook's Folly, and that is its name to this day, whatever is the true explanation. An Inable Use Washington Irving in "Crayon Papers" says: "I was once at an evening entertainment given by the Duke of Wellington at Apsley House to William IV. The duke had manifested his admiration of his great adversary, Napoleon, by having portraits of him in different parts of the horse. At the bottom of the grand staircase stood the colossal statue of the emperor by Canova. It was of marble in the antique style, with one arm partly extended, holding a figure of Victory. Over this arm the ladies in tripping upstairs to the ball had thrown their shawl. It was a singular office for the statue of Napoleon to perform in the mansion of the Duke of Wellington! Imperial Caesar, dead and turned to clay, etc. The Elder That Sware An elder of the kirk, having found a little boy and his sister playing marbles on Sunday, put his rooof in this form, not a judicious one for a child: "Boy, do you know where children go who play marbles on Sabbeth day?" "Ay," said the boy. "They gang down to the field by the water below the brig." "No," roared out the elder; "they go to hell and are burned." The little fellow, really shocked, called to his sister: "Come awa!, Jeannie. Here's a man sweating awfully."—Reminiscences of Dean Ramsey. Hats as Aids to Matching "The wise woman is as careful about the choice of a hat as she is about the choice of a husband." The celebrated author who uttered this dictum may have exaggerated a little, but not much. And allow me, a woman, to tell you solemn men whom I see screwing at the "triviality" of my sot that often the cleverest among you chooses a wife for no better reason than that the woman thus selected has herself chosen a becoming hat—Mme. G. De Douxaisies in Grand Marina: Seeking Belief Darky (boarding a train)—I heard 'bout youh wife dyin', Jim. What yo'gwine now? 'To off to join de Mormons. Hit keeps one woman hustlin' too much to support a heavy eatah hak me'—Life. To speak or write Nature did not peremptorily order these; but to wrest, she did—Carlyla. LEE, AT APPOMATTOX. One of the Most Notable Scenes In the History of the War-The Parting of Comrades. Men who saw the defeated general when he came forth from the chamber where he had signed the articles of capitulation say that he paused a moment as his eyes rested once more on the Virginia hills, smote his hands together as though in some excess of inward agony, then mounted his gray horse. Traveler, and rode calmly away. If that was the very Gethsemane of his trials, yet he must have had then one moment of supreme, if chastened, joy. As he rode quietly down the lane leading from the scene of capitulation he passed into view of his men—of such as remained of them. The news of the surrender had got abroad, and they were waiting, grief stricken and dejected, upon the hillsides when they caught sight of their old commander on the gray horse. Then occurred one of the most notable scenes in the history of the war. In an instant they were about him, bare-headed, with tear wet faces, thronging him, kissing his hand, his boots, his saddle; weeping, cheering him amid their tears, shouting his name to the very skies. He said: "Men, we have fought through the war together. I have done my best for you. My heart is too full to say more."—From "Robert E. Lee, the Southerner." ERROR MEANT DEATH. Typesetters and Proofreaders on Chinese Paper Careful. China, with all its vast population, boasts not quite two dozen daily papers, but among them are the two oldest papers in the world. The Kin Pao used to be considered by Europeans the oldest paper, but it has been issued a mere thousand years. The Tsing Pao, or Pekin News, was first published 500 years before the Norman conquest and has been issued without intermission for nearly 1,400 years. The Tsing Pao has the appearance of a yellow backed magazine of twenty-four octavo pages, each page containing seven columns, consisting of seven "characters." Two editions are published—an edition de luxe for the court and the upper classes at a cost of 24 cents a month, and an edition inferior in paper and printing, costing 16 cents a month. It has a circulation of about 10,000 and is really the principal paper of China, chronicling the movements of the emperor and of the court and printing the ministerial reports. It is probably the most exact newspaper in the world. The punishment for an error in printing was until recently, at least, instant death—New York Times. Old London Cookshops. Mediaeval London, besides being a "city of taverns," was famous for its cookshops, such as the place on the river bank described by Fitzstephen in the thirteenth century: "There every day ye may call for any dish of meat, roast, fried or sodden, fish both small and great, venison and fowl. If friends come upon a sudden wearied with travel to a citizen's house and they be loath to wait for curious preparations and dressings of fresh meat let the servant run to the water side, where all things that can be desired are at hand." This particular place of public cookery apparently did an indoor as well as an outdoor trade, for Fitzstephen further described it as being used both day and night by "multitudes of soldiers or other strangers who refresh themselves to their content on roast goose, the fowl of Africa and the rare gadwit of Ionia." But what were the two last mentioned vianda?—London Chronicle. Slackroom Mirror "Only a hand mirror should find place in a sickroom," said a doctor, "and it should be one flattering to the patient—the kind, for instance, which if the face is too broad will lengthen it a little. And the patient should only be allowed to look in the mirror at propitious times. Many a patient has been frightened literally to death by his haggard reflection+has looked, sighed and renounced hope. But many another patient in a really bad way—really desperate, too—being given a look at himself just after he has taken a stimulant has bucked up wonderfully. In fact, a sickroom mirror wisely handled is a curative agent, while recklessly handled it may kill." His Usual Way. The new waitress sidled up to a dapper young man at the breakfast table, who, after glancing at the bill, opened his mouth, and a noise issued forth that sounded like the ripping off of all of the cogs on one of the wheels in the power house. The new waitress made her escape to the kitchen. "Fellow out there insulted me," she said. The head waiter looked at him. "I'll get it," he said. "That's just the train caller ordering his breakfast."—Argonaut. Improved. "How do you like your alarm clock?" asked the jeweler. "First rate." "You didn't seem pleased with it at first." 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CHINA'S GRAND CANAL At Times It Holds Water Enough to Float Boats, but Usually They Are Dragged Over Mud Banks. Of some of the crude and outgrown methods used on China's Grand canal a writer in the North China Daily News remarks: "The junction of the real canal with the Wei river was not by means of a lock, but simply a high and steeply sloping mod bank, over which the grain vessels had to be dragged by the force of perhaps many hundreds of men. It should be borne in mind that in China the lock of a canal is not much more like our idea of what that name connotes than it is like a padlock. Amid constant and often serious changes of level, with an uncertain and not infrequently a scanty supply of water, and with a grain fleet which traveled in blocks of some eighty vessels under one officer, it was necessary to devise some way for keeping them together and for transferring them as a consolidated unit with this in view. 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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 commission in charge of the Illinois Hall of Fame, at Champaign, has decided that the late Philip D. Armour is entitled to recognition, owing to his services in promoting the livestock industry in the United States. Cardinal Logue, the prelate of Ireland, who is in Durham, N. C., to attend the consecration service of St. Patrick's Cathedral, said: "The colored people should have been educated first, then gradually emancipated. It was a mistake to set them free, untutored and helpless. 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 ex- eloyed here in Washington by 4,499 Negroes draw salaries agre- than three millions of dollars, but scattered among the amount of money worth bil- leven the largest stores in this and of it did they but realize really spending. Two publication in this day. In corr, and covers the field like a will patronize the advertising interactive bargains they may have, one who draw annually from the dollars — will assume that by pat- rated by one of their runs that advertage. And such firms will millions of dollars received most stores, what dry goods stores now make an effort to diversi- tif dollars spent by Washington and watch those 4,499 appraisal- millions of dollars with you. Bee, the newspaper that goes on. 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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 see: Clinton J. Calloway. Real Estate THE BEE PUBLISHED at 1109 Eye S N W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR "Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1884. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance $2.00 Six months 1.00 Three months .50 Subscription monthly .20 COTTRILL'S APPOINTMENT. The Washington Post. in its mention of the appointment of Charles A. Cottrill, of Ohio, to be Collector of Customs at Honolulu; said: "A dispatch from Honolulu says the people there are greatly wrought up over the appointment of a Negro." It is barely possible this "dispatch from Honolulu" was merely an hallucination of the local reporter on The Post who wrote the notice. But granting, for the sake of argument, that the alleged dispatch was genuine, we would like to ask on what grounds can the residents of Hawaii object to the appointment of a Negro to a position in their midst? The population of Hawaii is made up of Hawaiians, part Hawaiians, Japanese, Chinese, Caucasians, South Sea Islanders and Negroes. 81.4 per cent of the population are dark-skinned people, as dark or darker than Mr. Cottrill, who, by the way, is a mulatto. Only 18.6 per cent of the population are whites, and but 24.5 per cent are natives of the island, 75.5 per cent of the population being foreigners, the Japanese and Chinese forming more than one-half of the total population of the island. Of the Caucasians but 9.8 per cent are natives of the United States. According to a recent decision of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, in the Wall case, which declared that any one with one-sixteenth of colored blood was a Negro, the 81.4 per cent dark-skinned inhabitants of Hawaii would be, themselves classed as Negroes in Washington, perhaps. Mr. Cottrill is a lighter complexioned man than the Hawaiian territorial delegate here to Congress. Now we ask again, how can a people, 81.4 per cent of whom are dark-skinned, consistently object to Mr. Cottrill, merely on the grounds of color? We repeat that the 81.4 per cent dark-skinned inhabitants of that island, the illiteracy among whom is far greater than the illiteracy among the Negroes of our Southern States, are as dark or darker than Mr. Cottrill. And Mr. Cottrill is an educated American Negro of proven ability, the equal, if not the superior, in mental equipment, of the ablest of that 81.4 per cent of dark-skinned population of Hawaii. President Taft was satisfied that Mr. Cottrill would make good over there, and he is not now and never was in sympathy with manufactured race prejudice, and this appointment to high office of another well equipped American Negro is the proof. And the race thanks and honors President Taft for this proof of his desire that we have an equitable share of the patronage, and of his thus evidenced interest in our advancement. When the Hawaiians see and know Mr. Cottrill they too will honor him as he is honored by whites and blacks alike in his own State and city. MERIT WINS. At this time, when the old year is about to bid us farewell, our minds naturally revert to the past, and we are wont to ask ourselves the question. "What have we done, during the period, to make the world better by our having lived in it? We also think of those around us, and especially those who, in our judgment, are play- ing well their part in the great drama of life. The editor of The Bee, therefore, takes this opportunity to say a few words to the readers of this paper about a young man, Lawyer Armond W. Scott, who came to this city about eleven years ago, at that time peniless and an absolute stranger; but who, since then, by force of intellect, energy, and industry, has forged his way to the front, and is now regarded as one of the leading lights of the Washington bar, and one of the substantial citizens of this community. He is respected by both judges and lawyers, because of his manhood and his ability to intelligently and ably protect his clients at all times. Unlike some of our so-called great lawyers, he has never truckled nor cringed, and has never tried to curry favor by making a monkey of himself in order to be regarded by the white folks as a good "nigger." He always conducts himself as a dignified gentleman, and tries his cases in a manly, intelligent, and straightforward way, and by reason of such, he has not only gained the respect of the bench and bar, but he has built up a large and iterative practice. His most notable recent victory was the case of William Co-by, which was tried in Criminal Court No. 2, Chief Justice Clabaugh presiding. This was a case in which Co-by was charged with assaulting a white man with a dangerous weapon, cutting him several times about the body. The defense was self-defense, and there were ten witnesses against the defendant, while on the other hand Cooby did not have a single witness; but had to rely solely upon his own testimony and the ability of his counsel. Notwithstanding these facts, Cooby was acquitted by a jury, eleven of whom were white men. This victory, on the part of Lawyer Scott, demonstrates two things: first, that a colored lawyer can get the same results and the same fair treatment in the courts of the District of Columbia as a white lawyer. If he knows the law and has the ability to try his case. It also proves that there is no excuse for Negroes not employing lawyers of their own race to represent them before the bar of justice. Chief Justice Clabaugh gave to both Lawyer Scott and his client every consideration to which they were entitled, during the trial of this cause; and nobody can ever have cause to complain, who has any business before his court. He is at all times absolutely fair and impartial to everyone. Lawyer Scott is not only learned in the law, but he is a brilliant and magnetic orator; and The Bee is proud of his record and success, and hopes that he yet has many more years before him, in order that he might continue his noble fight in battling for the rights of his clients and the race in general. IS THE SOUTH GRATEFUL2 "It is an aphorism too true, "gratitude is the fairest flower that blooms in the human heart, and ingratitude is stronger than traitors' arms." President Taft, just before his inaugural address, gave out to the world that he intended to appoint men in the South acceptable ony to the white people. That is, he meant where there was opposition or objections to the appointment of colored men he would not appoint them. Ingratitude No. 1. It cannot be denied that the Southern colored Republican has always been faithful to his trust and grateful to the Republican party. Ingratitude No. 2. The surrender of the political rights by the Republican party of the colored Americans. South, over to the Southern Democracy, and disfranchising them under the pretext of revised constitutions. Ingratitude No. 3. President Taft has given to the Democratic party head offices under his administration, to wit: The Chief Justiceship of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Secretary of War, the Attorney Generalship of the United States, and one other Cabinet place. The Secretary of War is a Southern Democrat who has declared that the colored Americans should be denied the ballot. Every office of any prominence has been taken from colored and white Republicans and turned over to ex-Confederates and Democrats, and the President in the election of November 8th received a rebuke that will go down to posterity. The Bee is casting no reflection on ex-Confederates, because many of them are not as hypocritical as Republicans. You may give the Democratic party every office in the gift of the Government, and like leopard's spots, it cannot be changed. Does President Taft and the Republican party expect to win in 1912? The Bee sees but little hope for the party. Republicans who have been faithful to the party have decided to support it no longer. Mr. Wickersham being a died-in-the-wool Democrat will never and has never recommended a Republican for office. The best offices under the Department of Justice have been filled by Democrats. Just what President Taft is doing that he cannot see that all of his best offices under this department are given to Democrats. The Bee is at a loss to conjecture. The Secretary of War stated some time ago that he was a Democrat, no matter what the administration gave him or his party, and always would be a Democrat. Has the administration been benefited by the appointment of Democrats to office? If it has, The Bee is willing and ready to be corrected. WILL NOT BE ALLOWED The Bee has been informed that the syndicate that erected those ten and twelve thousand dollar sporting houses will not be permitted to open them. Major Sylvester. The Bee understands has instructed Captain Williams, in No. Four Precinct, to raid any house that is opened in the vicinity of the colored school. The Bee always knew that Major Sylvester had enough maghood to order those sporting houses closed. The colored children and teachers will not have their morals shocked by the sporting denizens in the neighborhood of their schools. These magnificent mansions that were erected for the sports may in all probability be occupied by respectable poor whites or poor colored people. Sometimes good comes out of evil. The Bee was the first to raise its voice against these houses being erected near the colored schools. Both white and colored citizens in and near the vicinity of these houses asked The Bee to enter a protest against these houses. If a change should take place and these houses are rented for immoral purposes, it is quite evident that the chief of police will not only order the raiding of the houses, but he will cause a warrant to be issued against their owners and prosecute them for renting houses for immoral purposes. There are sections of the city set apart for such houses, and as long as they are properly conducted they are immune from being raided. But when houses of this character are erected near school houses they should be closed and the owners prosecuted. WHY PERSUE THE TEACHER? In no other city but this are the teachers in the public schools so harassed, persued and imposed upon as they are here. The latest fad rule is to see how easily a teacher can be dismissed without trouble. That is, the superintendent, if he is correctly reported, wants a rule to drop a teacher immediately if he or she is marked inefficient. Just suppose such a rule existed in the colored schools. Just see how a prejudiced supervisor could mark a teacher down. Would not such a rule come in contact with the recent rules promulgated by the Board of Education? What becomes of the authority vested in the president of the Board of Education? What becomes of the right to a trial with counsel and a copy of the charges? It would seem to The Bee that the best policy for the school authorities to adopt is to encourage good teachers and assist those who may become indifferent. Certainly the teachers should be given a rest. The Bee gives Superintendent Stuart credit of being level headed. KELLY MILLER. The colored Americans can boast of some men, but there is one man in this country who is entitled to honor and respect. He is conservative in his every utterance. This man is Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University. He is a man the race should not only respect but feel proud of for his many noble and manly qualities. He is-not a vindictive man and neither is he a back-biter. He expresses himself in choice English whenever he favors or approves public or private measures. The Bee has watched his course for years, and found in him qualities that will do honor to the greatest writers of the age. He is a philosopher and a scholar. A man among men. DEAD HEADS. The Bee from this issue has dropped all dead-head advertisers and subscribers from its books. If a paper is worth reading it is worth paying for. If your advertisement benefits you, it is worth paying for. The Bee for 1911 will be greatly improved. The Bee is the organ for the people and not for cliques or individuals. No paper can succeed that favors one individual against another. The Bee endeavors to please the public and its patrons. The Stereopticon Talks The stereopticon talks. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Misses Imogene and Josephine Wormley and Beatrice J. Ridgley entertained the 12 ladies, whose guests they had been, at a delightful surprise at Lincoln, Md., prior to their sailing for Europe. The opening feature consisted in the making of Dutch bonnets, which had been cut and planned before-hand. These were worn by the ladies the entire evening. The stereopticon talks were opened by Miss J. E. Wormley, who gave an interesting account of the ocean voyage, its pleasures and its pains. Then, with the aid of clear, bright pictures, she transported her audience to the land of windmills and wooden shoes and explained many of the customs and characteristics of those simple Dutch folks. Miss Imogene Wormley talked pleasingly on London, so rich in history, and to-day ranking as the greatest city in the world. Magnificent Parliament, West Minster Abbey and London Tower were so graphically described that one almost imagined herself on the spot taking in the details of their wonder and grandeur. Miss Wormley also talked on the Rhine, its beauty, its castles, vineyards, etc. Paris, the most beautiful, most artistic city in the world, was well done by Miss Ridgley. Its boulevards, parks, monuments, theaters, charmed all and inspired the most superior admiration. Miss Ridgley also tried to give the guests a glimpse of what is waiting them on their visit to Switzerland by a description of Lucerne, so picture-sque and beautifully situated, its neighboring Alps and magnificent lake. In Miss Ridgley's reference to the Opera House in Paris, she told of their attending several operas there. At the mention of Samson and Deliah, Miss J. Wormley sang exquisitely one of the beautiful solos from the opera. Just before supper was served a flashlight was taken of the "bunch" grouped about the table. Between the courses a miniature steamer plied up and down the long 10-BEE table, leaving souvenirs from afar at each guest's place. Many interesting incidents of the trip were related during the meal. A jolly game of quoits, in which Miss John won the prize of an imported Dutch pin, finished the evening. The affair was voted one of the most nogel ever pulled off, and the party, 18 in all, dispersed thoroughly saturated with pleasure. The guests were Rev. and Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Mary, Wormley, Mrs. Delia Ridgley, Mrs. William McNeil, Misses Manie Burrill, Julia Smith, Anne and Elizabeth Howard, Eleanor Curtis, Sarah Johnson, Etta Williamson, Blanche Nalle, Louse Wormley and Harfay Brown. Exercises at Simpson Special Christmas services will be held at Simpson Memorial M. E. Church next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Special music will be rehearsed by the choir. Rev. W. S. Jackson, pastor, will preach. All are invited. The National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C., offers the following special courses: I. Religious Training. This course is especially adapted to those who desire training as Settlement Workers. Deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries, Evangelists and Home Visitors. II. Training for the Christian Ministry. This Department will train young men especially in practical Theology the art of reaching and saving men. This course will be very thorough. The teachers have been selected with great care. III. Department of Music, vocal and instrumental. IV. Literary Branches, Academic and Collegiate. Young men and women to a limited number, who are worthy, will be helped. All applications for admission must be made by September 15, 1910. Regular school term begins October 12, 1910. For further information address President, National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C. J. Jay Gould, 421 Ninth St. N. W. has a wonderful stock of toys, novels and tree ornaments. Favors for clubs, parties and all occasions when you want to give little keepsakes to your friends. An Opportunity. I can start any honest, energetic boy or girl in a pleasant and profitable business if they are willing to do a little work after school hours. For information write Mr. A. R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Worthy of Help. Mr. S. Ira Nye, who was injured some time ago in a railroad accident, is in the city in search of assistance from his friends and the public. He comes highly recommended by the leading people of the country. Mr Nye was run over by a passenger train while crossing the A. C. L. R. yard. He employed eminent counsel to fight his case in court, but he lost. He had his left leg and right foot cut off. The baptist churches have opened their doors to him, and it is reported Prince Albert Suits for Hire. Tuxedo and Dress Suits for Hire. All orders left with me to-day will be finished in time for you to wear the garments on Christmas. You certainly owe yourself a Christmas present of a pair of trousers, when it is not going to cost you a cent—in fact, it would be plain, downright wastefulness to miss a chance like this. $20, $25 and $30 OVERCOATS, Extra Trousers FREE, $16.00. All the newest effects in good, medium and heavy-weight Overcoatings in all the latest shades. $18, $20 and $25 SUITINGS, Extra Trousers FREE, $13.80. All the newest and swellest effects in Winter Suitings, including blacks, browns, grays and mixtures. BLACK UNFINISHED WORSTED SUITS. Special—This is absolutely the biggest bargain you ever saw. High-grade black unfinished worsted, guaranteed to hold its color, and which most tailors would charge you at least double for. No extra trousers with this suit...$10 BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE, POULTRY IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC GROCERIES that Register W. T. Vernon will lecture at True Reformers' Hall for his benefit. Reh's Pharmacy. Reh's Pharmacy, New Jersey avenue and M streets northwest, is one of the best in that section of the city. Mr. Reh is a Washingtonian and has been in the drug business for 15 years. He has accommodating clerks and he himself personally sees that his patrons are well and promptly waited on. In the business world he stands high. Wanted. The Tuskegee Institute wishes to secure the services of a man competent to make cuts for newspaper and book work. Any one desiring to take up correspondence about this will please address Principal Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. GALBRAITH A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The Cradle of Liberty—How Christ- mas Will Be Observed Galbraith A. M. F. Zion Church. Sixth street between L and M northwest, will celebrate Christmas in the old-fashioned way. At 5 o'clock Sunday morning there will be a brief sermon followed by a prayer and praise service. At 11 a.m. the pastor will preach a special sermon, the subject of which will be "How much oweth Thon, my Lord." At 8 p.m. the pastor will preach on "The second angel's message." All of the services are free and the public is cordially invited. Galbraith Church is one of the best-known churches at the Nation's Capital. Dr. J. M. Waldron says the name should be changed from Galbraith to the Cradle of Liberty. The doors of this church have been thrown open for the last eight and a half years to every movement toward the uplift of the Negro race. Galbraith Church carries one of the largest and most enthusiastic congregations to be found at the Capital of the Nation. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with a dark background and some faint, indistinct shapes. JOHN H. HARRIS REV. SYLVESTER L. CORROTHERS. Wanted. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPAREL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER POUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE No. 314 Ninth Street, N. W. Loans made on-Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind. look at our stock first. You! Why pay 10 per cent when my pay 10 per cent. when you can get it for per cent. M. X. FULTON Telephone—Main 3148 ELGIN CREAMERY CO. Butler, Eggs. Cheese... Tea and Coffee... All orders Promptly attended to V. DAY SHREVE, Mgr. 220 9th Street, Northwest A. C. Doy CONFECTIONARY Wedding and Fancy Cakes 714 Seventh St., N. W. 433 Seventh St., S. W. Kramer's Spec als IMMORTELS 25 per bunch $3.00 PALMS FOR $2.00 $2.00 FERNS FPR $1.00 10.000 Wreaths for Cemetarys 50c to $2.50 each Kramer, the man who grows his own flowers 916 Fst. N. W. Phones Main 2372 and Main 2373 Branch 722 9th st. n. w. and Center Market 12 The Week in Society Going down town? No; not when I can get the richest and most artistic boxes of fine fresh candies, dainty and lasting perfumery, high-grade post cards, fine cigars and novelties at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912% 14th street northwest. Electa Chapter, No. 14, O. E. S., elected the following officers at their regular meeting Dec. 7, 1910: Hon. Lady. Cecelia Dandridge, Royal Matron; Hon. Lady Maggie Gilchrist, Associate Royal Matron; Hon. Lady Louse Hill. Conductress; Hon. Lady Nellie Kelly, Associate Conductress; Hon. Lady Rebecca Taylor, Secretary; Hon. Lady, Emma Miller, Treasurer; Hon. Sir Knight Joseph Minor, Pa Miss S. E. Brown; of Hollidaysburg, Pa., has returned home after a pleasant visit to this city, Harrisburg, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Miss Bessie Thomas, of Jersey City, N. J., is visiting her cousin Mrs. Farqueina A. Middleton, 510 Eighth street southeast, for the holidays. Messrs. W. I. Johnson, Jr., and James A. Johnson, of Richmond, Va., are visiting their sister, Mrs. R. L. Middleton, and aunt, Mrs. Henry D. Mason, during the holidays. Mr. John Dorsey, of this city, is visiting relatives and friends in Richmond, Va. Mr. John S. Taylor, of Richmond, Va., spent several days in this city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Preston H. Parker and the Misses Parker, accompanied by Mrs. J. Albert Smith, of Macon, Ga., have come to this city to spend the Yule-tide season. Mrs. Carrie Jordan, of Charlotte, N. C., is here for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Janie Miller Pierce, who has been visiting Miss Frances E. Still, South Nineteenth street, Philadelphia, Pa., has returned to this city after a very pleasant stay. Miss Fry, who spent several days in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., on business, has returned to this city. Mrs. Laura Duncan has returned to Philadelphia, Pa., after a very pleasant visit to this city. Mrs. Anna Jackson, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Moore, 755 South Seventeenth street, Philadelphia, for a month, has returned home. Crowds are taking advantage of the anniversary sale now going on at the Board & McGuire Pharmacy, 10122 14th street. Bargains and Christmas presents galore. Prof. C. Johnson, teacher of Mary Potter School, Oxford, N. C., has returned after a very pleasant trip to this city and other points East. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shelton, of this city, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, 3538 Lawton avenue, St. Louis Mo. Mr. L. H. Brown has returned to Newport News. Va., after a very pleasant visit to this city with friends. Rev. Alfred W. Adams, of this city, is now visiting friends in Providence, R. I. Mr. Charles C. Fraction, of Berryburg, W. Va., is spending the holidays here. Mrs. S. A. Reed, of Portsmouth, N. H., is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. T. Ferguson, 1327 South Carolina avenue, for the holidays. Miss Steele of New York City, is visiting Miss Mayme McCulhn, at 327 T street northwest. Miss Cordelia S. MacClenn, of this city, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Bishop of Massachusetts avenue, Boston Mass. Miss Natalia Collier and Mr. Edward McLane were united in matriarchy on the evening of Dec. 16. Mrs Benjamin P. Brownlee, of Charleston, W. Va., and Miss Sadie M. Merriwether, a teacher of Baltimore, are here this week to the marriage of their sister, Miss Nellie Merriwether. Miss Alice Whutaker, of Charleston, W. Va., accompanied Mrs. Brownley here. They shall remain during the Yule-tide season and are the guests of Mrs. James H. Merriwether in S. street. Mrs. C. S. Venie and Mrs. W. E. Walker have returned to Boston, Mass., after a pleasant stay in this city, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Announcement has been made that Mr. Thomas H Carter and Mrs. Babe Jackson Mahoney will be married in January. Mrs. Frances James Hailstalk will spend the Yule-tide holiday with her mother, Mrs. Frances H. James, in Richmond, Va. Misses Fannie Holland and Flaxie Holcombe are in the city for the holidays. Dr. C T. Brown, of Orange, N. J., is the guest of Dr. S. M. Pierre, 2124 L. street, during the holidays. Don't forget to call at the drug store of Board & McGuire and examine the finest assortment of the best perfumery and candies in the city from 25 cents to $5 a box. Mrs. L. S. C. Goldshery, of Lynchburg, Va., arrived in this city last week, the guest of her sister, 1109 I street northwest, and left the city Tuesday morning for her home after having spent a delightful time Mrs. L. S. Keyes, who has been ill with a severe cold, is a great deal better. Miss Dorothy Chesnutt, of Cleveland. Ohio, will spend the holidays in this city with her sister, Mrs. Edward C. Williams, wife of Prof. E. C. Williams, of the M Street High School. Miss Chesnutt is the youngest daughter-of the author, Mr. Chas. W. Chesnutt, and is at present a sophomore of the Woman's College of Western Reserve University. The dance given by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Howard University at the Orphans Home last evening was well attended Mr. William Garnet Haynes, class of 1914, University of Pittsburg, is at his home for the Christmas holidays. He has for his guest Mr. H. Ray Wooten, a Pitt senior, who is a pianist of pronounced ability. Mr Wooten's musical talent will make him a welcome addition to our local circle of young folks in their enjoyment of the season's social festivities. Mr. Charles Fisher will entertain Mr Wooten the second week of the Christmas vacation. Christmas services will be held in St. Luke's P. E. Church to-morrow morning at 6 o'clock and also at 11 o'clock. Appropriate music at the 11 o'clock service will be furnished by a mixed choir of voices under the direction of Mr. Scott Mayo. At the evening service at 6 o'clock the music will be rendered by a chorus of young ladies: Mr. R. D. R. Vennino will spend the Christmas holidays in Philadelphia. Mrs. Lueretia Kelly will spend the holidays in New York City. A special Christmas program will be rendered by the Sunday school of Asbury M. E. Church Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The school will also give a cantata next Tuesday evening at the church. West Washington News. The Death of Mrs. Martha E. New- man (nee Bouman) Mrs. M. M. E. Newman, an old and much-respected citizen of this place, died very suddenly last Tuesday night, Dec 13, 1910, at her residence, Bean. Md. Mrs. Newman was born in Georgetown, and lived there but for the last five years all her life. Her funeral took place Sunday afternoon from Asbury M. E. Church, of which she was a member. A large number of friends and relatives of the deceased attended the services, including the Ladies' Mutual Relief Association. A beautiful tribute was paid to the deceased by Mrs. Mary E. Douglas of the Mutual Relief Association. Rev. M. W. Clair officiated, assisted by Rev. Mr. Butler. The pallbearers were Harry Cornwell, William Henderson, Charles H Turner and James L. Turner. Interment was in Harmony Cemetery. Mrs. Mary T. Jones, whose sudden death occurred Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1910, was buried Saturday morning. Her funeral took place from Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was the sister of Misses Emma and Isadora Burley, of Thirty-second street northwest. The Household of Ruth, G. U. O. of O F. had their annual sermon preached to their members Sunday night at Mt. Zion M. E. Church by Rev. D. W. Hayes, D. D. The Veterans Have Their Annual Sermon Preached. The Veterans' Association of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows were present in large numbers to hear the most eloquent address to them Sunday evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church by the Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of the church. His subject was from a racial issue, and was listened to with much interest and appreciation, he having given some strong advice on the race question. Mr. David Warner responded and assisted in the collection of a handsome sum to the church. The Odd Fellows' Marching Club, under the leadership of Mr. John Reynolds, acted as an escort to the veterans. Annual Feed of Supreme Order of Air Artists gave one of the most fashionable, stags of the present season in the private dining-room of Gray's restaurant, 1313 E street northwest. Friday evening, Dec. 16, in honor of Mr. Harry N. Parker, who became a benedict Nov. 30, 1910. This occasion is a noteworthy one for many reasons, the presence of Mr. Scurlock, who did the photographic work, as well as the splendid manner in which Mr. Gray, assisted by two waiters, served the supper. The event was strictly one of evening dress, as Mr. Scurlock's photographic display will show. The supper was certainly a delicious affair, being of a course style. Menu—Oysters on half-shell, broiled pompino, potato juan, potato a la Maryland, roast Vermont turkey, mashed potatoes, asparagus,, celery salad, Rutford cheese and crackers, cigars, martina cocktails, sherry, claret, sautine, mons, select brut. The following members were in attendance: Mr. Harry N. Parker, who was the guest of honor; Messrs Hiram and James E. Gray, J.' H. Barry, O. B. Williams, D. O. Smith, E. B. Letcher, Bradley Smith, R. N. Send in your orders for "Diamond Brand" Fancy Elgin Creamery BUTTER 35c lb. 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The Baptist church in the northeast section, the C. M. E. Church in Cedar Heights, the M. E. Church in the center, and the Presbyterian Church in the southeast section, with their all-day Sunday services, and the mid-week society meetings, the community is bound to develop along all lines, moral, spiritual, educational and material. The public school, of which Miss C. B. Griffin is principal, is in a flourishing condition. While the school is well patronized, we have a greater number of pupils promised to begin just after the holidays. It is feared that we will be compelled to ask for an additional school teacher. The third quarterly conference of the M. E. Church was held here Tuesday night, Dec. 6, 1910, with Rev. E. S. Williams, D. D., presiding. Rev. R. A. Hart, of Union Mission, S. W., was among the visiting pastors. The pastor, Rev. W. H. Howard, and the chairmen of the different boards of the church submitted their quarterly reports in writing, in accordance with the form and dignity of the M. E. book of discipline. "The Blackville Corporation." This company, who will be remembered for the splendid offering "My Friend From Dixie," are very popular with the Howard patrons, and the coming week is looked for with much pleasure by those who enjoy this style of amusement. There will be a special Christmas matinee Monday and regular Thursday and Saturday matinees. The company, with all their old favorites besides Mr. Hill, are Brown and Shelton, Louis Mitchell, Leona Marshall, Mayme Butler, Evon Robinson and a big chorus will be seen in that ever popular musical comedy, "A Blackville Corporation." This will be the farewell appearance of this company, as they are to tour the South, appearing at Norfolk the following week. J. Lubrie Hill is no doubt one of the best actors upon the American stage. The people in this city should not fail to give Mr. Hill and his new play a rousing reception next Monday night. In addition to those who took part in "My Friend From Dixie," several new stars have been added to the cast. After the week's engagement at the Howard, Mr. Hill's company will leave for Norfolk, Va., and throughout the South. "The Blackville Corporation" is a laughable musical comedy. It surpasses anything upon the road. J. Lubrie Hill, Louis Mitchell, Miss --- --- Harris, William H. Burrel. Frank Johnson, William H. Hill. William H. Mason. Mr. R. N. Harris, better known as the "Baron," acted as spokesman. He quite ably filled that distinguished position. It was largely through the untiring efforts of the "Baron" that the other members were kept in a constant uproar of laughter. Mr. Parker enlivened the affair by a very eloquent speech, which was answered by a lengthy one by Mr. Barry. Numerous toasts were given by Bradley Smith, Hiram and James Gray and the "Baron." Mr. D. O. Smith, better known as "Dope" Smith, furnished considerable fun for this auspicious occasion by demonstrating how to "come back" after being declared "all in," something Mr. James J. Jeffries failed to do July 4 last. He, too, like the other members, gave a toast in honor of the guest and made some witty remarks. Mr. Hill was kept busy endeavoring to keep all laughing by comical remarks. Mr. Mason, one of the four single members, arose and gave a toast in honor of the distinguished guest, Mr. Parker. He also distinguished himself by assisting "Dope" Smith in "coming back," which was successful. Messrs. Burrel and Johnson contributed largely to the merriment by giving toasts. Mr. Williams made several attempts to sing a solo, but because of the continuous vaudeville stunts in action had to withdraw from singing. And last, but not least, comes Mr. Letcher, alias "Letch," the mother of the club, and, like all other mothers, saw that the children enjoyed themselves. Mothers have hard times, especially when their children become unmanageable, and his case was not an exception. It can be truthfully said that "Letch" was very instrumental in making this affair a success. It was suggested by one of the members that "Letch" see the honored guest, Mr. Parker, safely home, but "Letch" thereupon objected, offering as a reason the same persons who accompanied the guest should return him home. The "Baron" once more became conspicuous when he gave a toast to William H. Mason, the junior member of the club, hoping he would soon become a benedict, thereby causing a repetition of Friday evening's event. Dancing was indulged in by some for a while, after which all gathered around the table for the last time and sang a farewell air. Fairmount Heights. Dear Sir: Indeed and in truth Fairmount Heights is being developed and expanded into an ideal community. 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E., bet. B and C 5 to 10 p. m., 1751 S street northwest: Mrs. V. B. Jeter, Mrs. Bena Reader, Miss Susie Mopkins, Miss Mildred B. Parker, Miss Mamie Spriggs, Mrs. Mamie Jones, Mrs. Josie Brown, Miss Anna Greene, Miss Pearl Gandy, Miss Louise Gandy. --- The Family Quality House 316 4 1-2 st., S. W. PHONE MAIN 5601 Leona Marshall. Go and secure your seats at once. Let all Washington turn out and greet Mr. Hill's new show. New Year Receptions. At home Monday, Jan. 2, 1911, from 1. DEMOCRATS PASS RACE ORDI- NANCE IN THE FIRST BRANCH OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Messrs. Binswanger, Ulrich and Cummings Make Speeches Against the Measure—Its Constitutionality Attacked—Forceful Argument is Advanced by Councilman Cummings. BALTIMORE, Md. Special to The Bee. The race segregation ordinance passed the First Branch of the City Council recently by a vote of 16 to 5. Messrs. Binswanger, Ulrich and Cummings were the only ones to make speeches against the measure. There were no speeches in its favor, the Democrats having agreed to stand together in putting it through the Council. Mr. Cummings and Mr. Ulrich made their speeches before the voting started. Mr. Binswanger had his say when his name was called. All declared the ordinance to be unconstitutional. Mr. Ulrich challenged any friend of the measure to say that in voting for its passage he was not violating his oath as a member of the City Council, which oath declared that he would support the Constitution of the United States. "This ordinance is so plainly and clearly violative of the principles of the Constitution as to need no argument in that respect," said Mr. Ulrich. He declared that the ordinance would never be enforced, and referred to a number of instances in which laws on the statute books are not carried out. Mr. Binswanger said the passage of the ordinance would be a step backward in the city, as well as in the State. In his argument declaring the measure unconstitutional Mr. Binswanger drew attention to the fact that on the advice of Attorney General Straus, Gov. Crothers vetoed a bill passed by the General Assembly providing for the segregation of the races in Crisfield, Md. The Attorney General held that the act was unconstitutional Continuing his argument, Mr. Binswanger said the ordinance was unfair as well as unconstitutional, because the majority of the residents of Baltimore are white people. "There is no such thing as race supremacy in Baltimore," said the Fourteenth ward representative. He declared that efforts should be made to educate and uplift the colored race, and that the colored people should be given moral support in their endeavors to better their condition. "Mistaken Presumptions." Councilman Cummings said it was "always regretable and unpleasant" to him "that matter calculated to arouse feeling should come up in the Council for discussion and decision." Continuing, he said: "The passage of this ordinance is based upon mistaken presumptions. It is presumed and charged that Negroes are invading white neighborhoods; that is, they are without law or reason and regardless of the rights of the owners of property in those localities taking possession of property wrongfully. Such is so far from the true situation that I unhesitatingly say that there is not a house in Baltimore in what was or is a white neighborhood that ever was, is or will be, bought or rented, except such has or will be bought or rented not only without the approval and consent, but at the earnest solicitation of the white owner or agent of that house. Who, therefore, is to blame, the owner or agent or the purchaser and tenant? Again, it is charged and presumed that Negroes change their residences, or wish to do so, to become offensive in white neighborhood$^f$ This is equally untrue. "No decent, respectable, law-abiding colored person has so changed his home except to surround himself and family with better home conditions; to breathe more and purer air; to have more and better sanitary conditions; to make his wife and children look better, learn more, feel better, live better in sight of God and man and become to their city and State more useful citizens—could a people have a more laudable ambition? Are not the thousands of dollars spent for our education, the many sermons and lectures preached and delivered, the many, gentlemanly conduct and example set by the good white men and women of this community, are all of these not to be profited by? Are we not to follow the good? Must we be forced by legislation of this kind to turn our faces to the dark and cloudy past, or shall we by encouragement turn with a smile and with eternal hope within our bosom press forward to the sunlight of a glorious future? "For Us 'A Dead Line.'" "We are gauged by the standard of our public sentiment. We rise or fall, or sink or swim, in the estimate in which our public sentiment is judged. It will be the best thing Bal-timore can have said of it when this ordinance shall be passed that it was contrary to public sentiment of the citizens. To that sound, wise, conservative public sentiment so proverbial of our beloved city which has assured at all times to all men a square deal "It is this same wise, sound, conservative public sentiment which will ever encourage the decent, industrious, law-abiding citizens of all races to better the conditions of their home life—to work hard and economize their earnings, to educate and Christianize their families, to follow steadily in the footprints of those who have made the Anglo-Saxon civilization the wonder of the world. der of the public sentiment which will encourage us to get better 'churches, better schoolhouses and better homes, and will ever stand as a bulwark against legislation of this kind which seeks to retard our commendable and progressive growth, which marks out for us a dead line' saying to us. "Thus far they show go, and no further." shalt thou go, and "Let this ordinance pass, and its ad- vocates, in the midst of the criticism which will follow, will at least have the assurance that, according to their admission, it was passed in defiance of the public sentiment of this com- munity." How They Voted. All the Republicans in the Branch voted against the ordinance. as follows: Messrs. Klein, Mullikin, Binswanger, Ulrich and Cummings. Mr. McCurdy was absent. The Democrats who voted for its passage were President Cherry and Messrs. Trautfelder, Greene, Betz, Gettumeller, Frank, Whiteford, Lee, Heatewole, West, Hellman, Etchison, Wienefeld, Muse, Hiller and Hoffman. Dr. Heller and Mr. Griebel were absent. Suggested by the Dedication of the Langston School. John Mercer Langston. The leaden sky of slavery covered all, Shrouding the Negro race as with a pall, When first he caught, with infant eyes, the ray Of what to others was the glorious day. That ray showed his race bound-in chains of might. Their sky like lead, their day but blackened night. A child, not his to play in blithsome joy. With thought no farther than the fragile toy; For soon to dire conditions wakes his soul, Views, feels, deplores and comprehends the whole. Hence, while light pleasures all his mates employ, Wisdom beyond his years has marked the boy. In days of old Moses, the child, was given To be the means through which his chains were riven; Samuel was early "Lent unto the Lord." And from his youth his mind was richly stored. In anguish this boy his people's trials sees, And asks for them God's aid on bended knees. Behold on Alpine heights yon mam- moth rock, Whose beetling brows both time and glaciers mock, Nor yields these thousand years to snow or rain. Yet by some hardy tree stands cleft in twain! Just so, undaunted by Time's rocklike frown, Langston cleaves the rock and. dons manhood's gown. He measures the full stature of a man Built in fashion of God's most noble plan. An earnest, thoughtful soul lends to his face A power near sublime, a lofty grace, Eyes which beam in kindness or flash in ire Should right assuage or wrong arouse their fire. A student, he, of books, affairs and men, Few things escaped his vigil search or ken; Well versed in law, diplomacy and arts, He grows in power, a full-fledged "man of parts." Like some well-tuned harp, language he controls, Golden is the strain as from his tongue it rolls. Oft in "slavery's reign" did his voice arise, Terrify the monster and melt the skies, Bid fair Columbia from her sleep awake, And cause the tyrant for his realm to quake. Nor with sentiment, only, does he pause, His text. "The Constitution and its laws." When "Union heroes" flung the monster down. Placed on Columbia's brow th' unfinned crown His clarion voice helped rouse the force which wonl Though victory crowned the right, yet is his work not done. For all around he looks and finds his race. With Freedom's sun full beaming in their face. Dazzled, bewildered, wandering in that light Oft prayed for, yet ne'er seen 'mid slavery's night; Then, like a man who views his ripened grain, More zealous works, nor is his work in vain. His voice again now stirs the Nation's heart, Which, quick responding, gives his race a start. In by-paths, hills and valleys anvils ring; In tent and cot the studying free-men sing; Anon the Negro schoolhouse decks the land, Where "human fleshmen" erstwhile held their stand. He fans into a flame ambition's fires. Wisdom like molten gold falls from his tongue. That the whole race hails him "The young man's friend!" No token more fit could his worth proclaim Than this, that what he strove for bears his name; No verse of mine can justly sing the lay Of him whom some late Homer will portray. Ever will his race love this brilliant son And point with pride to John Mercer Langston. —RICHARD E. S. TOOMEY. Nov., 10, 1902. M. Jottings for Leisure Moments. Those journals edited and published by colored men have a mission peculiarly their own, and therefore are not to be compared with the great dailies controlled by white men, especially as regards the full and varied presentation of world-wide current news. It is the specific business of the former to discuss offensively and defensively questions pertaining to our rights, privileges and duties, and, at the same time, furnish news relating to the progress of the race which the other papers either entirely ignore, intentionally distort or minimize, so as to render it of little value to the public. Colored folk who have, but slight concern for the maintenance of the honor of their own people, who are strangers to strong feeling of, indignant protest at the outrages perpetrated upon them from time to time, and who manifest indifference as to whether or not fair play is to be accorded them in the race of life, occasion no surprise when they attempt to discredit the place and importance of the colored weekly by pointing out its comparative lack of general news and its somewhat restricted scope of discussion. It is just what we might naturally anticipate. The writer does not, of course, object to our people, as a whole, patronizing the daily papers. They are considered indispensable to all who would keep abreast with the advanced thought of the age, but the spirit which at present dominates nearly all of them is so completely warped by prejudice and hate that they seem to be always, more or less, unprepared to say the right and timely thing, in so far as our vital interests claim attention. They do not represent our case in equity. It is at this juncture where the colored newspaper demands for itself a hearing as the conservator of our welfare in all its manifold bearings, whether political, commercial, educational, moral or religious. Its office is to repulse subtle and dangerous attacks from without and stimulate from within proper race pride and persistent, manly endeavor along all lines of worthy aspiration; to keep alive the spark of manhood which our Creator planted within our bosoms in common with the rest of mankind. It is for these and other reasons, which might be cited, if space were allowed, that the colored newspaper challenges our hearty support, despite its hampered lot. If it is not the equal of others, judged by the highest standard of journalistic achievement, it can be truly said that it is striving for the uplift of the race in a substantial way quite foreign to their purpose. The fact that a paper is operated by colored men does not, however, make it obligatory upon our part to support it. Something more is needed to establish its claim. It must show, in the main, that it stands firmly for the things that tend to promote the permanent prosperity of the race. It must make itself felt as a factor in the civilization of a people hitherto kept in a backward position by the overwhelming force of biased public sentiment. Perhaps I ought to say, in this connection, that it is a mistake to look upon some occasional variant editorial expression as a fault to be punished by abruptly dropping the paper. The views of the editor will not, in the nature of things, always be found in agreement with the views held by the reader. What, then? Must there be a hasty falling out over the difference, ending with a request to stop the paper? Not by any means; that would be folly in the superlative degree. It is to be regretted that so many among us are intolerant to a criminal extent. We cannot bear to listen with patience and generous forbearance to the setting forth of sentiments that clash with our preconceived opinions. We fly into a range, part company and give free play to the bandying of vile abusive epithets." To hold the editor in contempt because he happens to advocate measures which we do not indorse, or, on the other hand, labors to overthrow some pet scheme we desire to see advanced, may pasify a whim, but reflects no luster upon one's common-sense. Let us be liberal. That W. T. Vernon be retained as Register of the Treasury. Register of the Treasury. That John C. Dancy be reappointed Recorder of Deeds. That W. L. Pollard, Royal Hughes and James A. Cobb be married before Jan. 1, 1911. That W. L. Taylor's new land scheme be increased to millions per. That Joseph T. Stewart receive a few more church cases. That Thomas L. Jones be made one of the assistant counsels in the Department of Justice. That James F. Bundy and Thomas Walker increase their real estate purchases to 50 additional houses. That Geo F. Collins be President of a new negro business league. That W. Sidney Pittman be appointed Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department. That Judge Daniel Thew Wright be made one of the Judges of the United States Supreme Court. That Daniel W. Baker be reappointed United States Attorney. That Henry Johnson, at the Police Court, be made Deputy United States Marshal in charge of the U. S. branch of the Police Court. That Roscoe C. Bruce be sent to the Feeeje Islands, and start an industrial after his own ideas. That Kelly Miller ride horses in three different directions, and give him a medal of honor as the greatest three-cornered rider in the world. That Dr. James E. Shepard be given $5,000,000 to complete his Durham religious school. That Thos. Beckett be given a book on seriousness. That Fountain Peyton be rewarded for giving the most pleasant smiles. That Dr. Dubois and Dr. Booker-T. Washington shake hands when they meet. 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SELINGER'S, F St., Cor. 9th "LOOK FOR THE BIG CLOCK" The Egyptian Diamond Jewelry Company Sole Distributors of the Egyption Diamond The only guaranteed Satisfactory Substitute for the Diamond These Prices Hold Good With Coupon DIAMONDS Read our written guarantee given to every purchaser. This Ring is Warranted Three Years' constant use. Should it tarnish finger, we agree to replace it with a new ring free of charge. EGYPTIAN DIAMOND JEWELRY CO. Ninth Street N. W. Washington, D. C. This astounding cut in our prices of Xmas Goods defies all precedents. thing gratifies a human being's vanity as jewelry does. Therefore it is the Xmas gift that pleases the most. Since the discovery of that wonderful Egyptian Diamond, with its dazzling, enduring brilliancy and blue-white color, it has been considered noth-short of folly to pay the prices of so-called real diamonds. The Egyptian Diamond is equally as brilliant and has baffled many expert. Tens of thousands of our wealthiest and most fastidious women are lay wearing Egyptian Diamonds. They are guaranteed to be perfect cut, and as sparklers can't be beat. Other stones have been tried, but none other has even been accepted as a good substitute for precious gems. Read our written guarantee given to every purchaser. This Ring is Warranted Three Years' constant use. Should it tarnish the finger, we agree to replace it with a new ring free of charge. EGYPTIAN DIAMOND JEWELRY CO. 602 Ninth Street N. W. Washington, D. C. This astounding cut in our prices of Xmas Goods defies all precedents. Nothing gratifies a human being's vanity as jewelry does. Therefore it is the Xmas gift that pleases the most. Since the discovery of that wonderful Egyptian Diamond, with its dazzling, enduring brilliancy and blue-white color, it has been considered nothing short of folly to pay the prices of so-called real diamonds. The Egyptian Diamond is equally as brilliant and has baffled many an expert. Tens of thousands of our wealthiest and most fastidious women are to-day wearing Egyptian Diamonds. They are guaranteed to be perfect cut, and as sparklers can't be beat. Other stones have been tried, but none other has even been accepted as a good substitute for precious gems. The cost is but a trifle. We tell you nothing but the truth. Our wonderful success is proof, positive of our fair and square dealings. Prices marked on everything for you to see. Our stock is unlimited and our assortment will amaze you. You will sure to find just what you wish. You are cordially invited to see our Xmas Goods before you buy elsewhere. $1.00 BROOCHES, 25c—125 designs. Well made, highly finished and zeling Brooches; all of the latest designs; strong and durable. Our special price, 25c. Set with perfect cut stones. Very brilliant. Any stone which drops off for any cause whatsoever we will replace free of charge. FOUNTAIN PEN—GUARANTEED ONE YEAR Our wonderful success is proof,positive of our fair and square dealings. Prices marked on everything for you to see. Our stock is unlimited and our assortment will amaze you. You will be sure to find just what you wish. You are cordially invited to see our Xmas Goods before you buy elsewhere. $1.00 BROOCHES, 25c—125 designs. Well made, highly finished and dazzling Brooches; all of the latest designs; strong and durable. Our special price, 25c. Set with perfect cut stones. Very brilliant. Any stone which drops-off for any cause whatsoever we will replace free of charge. FOUNTAIN PEN-GUARANTEED ONE YEAR Every Fountain Pen is fully guaranteed for one year. You can always send on it. If out of order any time we will adjust it free of charge. Time and see our display of Fountain Pens. No. 11, $2.50. Reduced to $1.00. No. 12, $4.00. Reduced to $2.00. No. 14, $3.00. Reduced to $1.50. No. 15, $5.00. Reduced to $2.25. 14-K Solid Gold Diamond Point Safety Clips, black hard rubber, guaranteed one year. Value $1.75. Our special price.....69c Egyptian Diamond Jewelry Co, 6025 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST Every Fountain Pen is fully guaranteed for one year. You can always depend on it. If out of order any time we will adjust it free of charge. Come and see our display of Fountain Pens. No. 11, $2.50. Reduced to $1.00. No. 12, $4.00. Reduced to $2.00. No. 14, $3.00. Reduced to $1.50. No. 15, $5.00. Reduced to $2.25. 14-K Solid Gold Diamond Point Safety Clips, black hard rubber, guaranteed one year. Value $1.75. Our special price.....69c Egyptian Diamond Jewelry Co, 6025 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST New Jersey Avenue and M Streets, Northwest Phone North 2345 New Jersey Avenue and M Streets, Northwest PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED GARS CANDIES PERFUMES - PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED Solid Gold Signet Ring like cut and beautifully finished—can't be duplicated at the price. $1.75 This Coupon ENTITLES THE Krementz SELIN Read our This Ring is W the finger, we agree EG 502 Ninth Street N This astounding Nothing gratifies Therefore it is Since the disc zling, enduring b ing short of folly The Egyptian an expert. Tens of thou to-day wearing Eg They are guard Other stenes has a good substitu Our wonderful Prices marked Our stock is up be sure to find just You are cord where. $1.00 BROOOO dazzling Brooches special price, 25c. which drops off! FOUND Every Fountain depend on it. If Come and see our No. 11, $2.50. No. 14, $3.00. 14-K Solid G anteed one year. Egyptia 6025 New Jersey PRES CIGARS This Coupon and $1.75 Entitles the Bearer to a Pair of SOLID GOLD GUFF LINKS Plain tops for monograms as illustrated. Regular price $3.50. Plain tops for monograms as illustrated. Regular price, $1.50. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 602 9th St. D. W. DIAMONDS 14-Karat Solid Gold Pen Points. REH'S Pharmacy Phone North 2345 Pure Drugs and Chemicals CANDIES PERFUMES HAIR VIM TRADE MARK HAIR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance of their hair. It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxuriant growth. It cures dandruff, stops falling hair, and prevents baldness by completely destroying the dandruff germ. 25cts the box; the bottle, by mail, 30 cts. HAIR-VIM SOAP is cleansing in its effect and beautifying in its results. City Hall Restuarant In the —We give the best meals and have the coolest and most pleasant dining room in summer and the warmest in winter. —If you want first class meals don't fail to call. GEO. B. ALTORFER, PROP- M. Hennessy, 216 Ninth street, always welcomes his friends. William Cannon will have special bottles of Old Purissima. 1225-27 Seventh street northwest is his place of business. Mrs. S. E. Wormly, 465 Florida avenue northwest, will furnish you fine cigars and tobacco. Anything your children want in the line of school supplies, notions, etc. Don't fail to call. Howard Theater and Ford Dabney will give you all the pleasure you need during the holiday season. Ed Allen, William Meehan and Sam Stewart should not be overlooked. They are the best people in the city. After all of this, should you need an undertaker, you may call up J. H. Dabney, William H. Winslow, or the Amontillado 1878 One of the 19 varieties in stock A dry Spanish Sherry of remark able quality. $1 full qt. Only at Christian Xander's The Family Quality House 909 7th St Phone M. 274 No Branch Houses FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR. ITS USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT, WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINNY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST PO. ADE 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. FOR RENT By Thos. Walker, 506 5th St. N. W: FOR RENT—Good six room house, large front and back yard, on Sheriff Road, Deanwood, D. C., near car line; ten dollars per month. By Thos. Walker, 506 5th street northwest. FOR RENT—One house on Ainger avenue, Garfield, D. C., six rooms, bea- tifully decorated; stable, chicken house, wood sheds, large front and back yards, good well of water. Rent, $12.00 per month. By Thos. Walker, 506 5th street northwest. FOR RENT—Five room house on Ainger avenue, Garfield, D. C.; large front and back yards. Rent, $7.00 per month. By Thos. Walker, 506 5th street northwest. Double room; furnished or unfurnished. Address 1424 Corcoran street northwest. The Woman's Exchange. O Notions, School Supplies, etc. Gents" Furnishings. 465 Florida avenue northwest. Also News Depot; all papers. Cigars and Tobacco. Phone N. 1168. Where to Purchase Christmas Goods The patrons of The Bee will want to know where to purchase the best goods for their money during these hard times. The Bee always publishes a list of the best houses in the city. Peter Grogan Sons Co., whose large advertisement will be seen on the eighth page, is one of the oldest firms in this city, where the patrons of The Bee may find anything they want in the line of furniture. Now is the time to call and inspect the line of goods in this store. Everything in the furniture line will be found in this store. House & Hermann is the next place to go if you are in doubt. No better place and no more accommodating clerks can be found. E. Voigt, 725 Seventh street, is the place to go for all kinds of jewelry. Don't fail to read the list of what he has, and call at once before the rush. Sellinger's is the next place to go. F near Ninth street, northwest, if you are in doubt. At either place you will be satisfied. Fulton, 314 Ninth street northwest, and Burnstine, 361 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, are the places to go to replenish your pockets. They are liberal lenders. Holtman's, 491 Pennsylvania avenue, is where you must be well shoed before you go on your tramp. The best shoes in the city for ladies and gentlemen. L. A. Rodnicker, 1551 14th street northwest, should catch your eye. Millie Bell is prepared to put your clothing in fine trim. Call and inspect her parlors. The Candy Kitchen, 1506 Seventh street, is where to go if you want to please the babies at home. All kinds of candies can be found at this place. All new. J. A Pierre will keep you warm while the cold spell is on. Get your wood and coal now. Call him up, 454 New York avenue northwest. Madame J P H. Coleman, 643 Florida avenue, will make you look pretty and sweet. Just read what she can do for your wife and girls, as well as for the men. Don't fail to see her. Xander, 907 Seventh street, is the quality house, where you will find the best brands of whiskies on the whole- A. K. Just come into our great home-furnishing store and let us show you how economically all that is necessary can be bought from us. Let us explain our method of selling to prove that you can best afford to buy according to principles that we have spent years in perfecting. We want to give you home comfort. We want to give you every bit of value that your money can possibly buy. We want to arrange an account so that you can have all the goods desired at once. And we will arrange to make that account payable at such intervals and in such amounts as will suit your circumstances. Don't get the idea that you are paying in extra price for the help we give. Your own eyes will give you proof-that the prices which you find marked in plain figures on every article are no higher than those of cash stores. In the U. S. COURT HOUSE sale plan. HOUSE and HERRMANN Especially adapted for shampooing the hair, and fills every requirement for use in the toilet, bath and nursery. 25cts the cake. BEAU-TE-VIM CREAM—Is a restorer, preserver, beautifier and bleach for the skin. Lubricating the surface, giving it life and adding brilliancy to the complexion. 25cts the box. OWL CORN SALVE—A panacea for all foot evils. One box convinces the most skeptical. Try it: 10 cts. a box. All preparations on sale at all first-class drug stores. If your drugeist ```markdown ``` WHEN IN DO HOUSE and I 7th and I Streets, N. W. People's Friend. Any of the three will give you firstclass service. will give you firstclass service. Before calling for the undertaker consult Board & McGuire, Dr. Morse or Gray & Gray. You may not have need for the above if you consult the above druggists in time. WINTER HOME We make a reality of her dream of a home We make a reality of her dream of a home Home comfort is the fondest hope of every woman. As a girl she may dream of elegance and luxury, but a few years of married life will teach her that just plain home comfort and attractive home surroundings will work wonders in bringing harmony and happiness into every-day life. Wealth is not a requisite to this end, nor even any considerable amount of ready money. We make home comfort possible for people of very moderate means. Our prices are not fixed according to our estimate of the customer. You needn't ask a price here—read it for yourself on the tag—make your selections without a word about when or how you wish to pay. When your buying is completed we'll arrange the account to your satisfaction. You may also feel absolutely certain that whatever we sell to you will give satisfactory service, for our personal guarantee means that everything must be right after you have given the test of actual use. To those who are not interested in the home-furnishing proposition we want to suggest that our stock contains hundreds of the most acceptable Christmas remembrances. Many of your gifts may come from here, and by using an open account you will have no call for an immediate outlay of cash. GROW hasn't this, drop us a card. Active agents wanted everywhere. Liberal commission paid. Braids, puffs and transformations made to order. All grades of hair perfectly matched. Free advice given for your hair needs. Hair-Vim Chem. Co., Inc. Successor to Columbia Chemical Co., Newport News, Va. Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman, Phar. D. president and manager, 643 Florida avenue northwest, Washington, D. C., Phone N. 3250-M. Thousands of Useful and Beautiful Furniture Gifts for Every Room in the House Our enormous holiday stocks, attractively displayed throughout the seven floors of our great establishment, are now in complete readiness to meet your every want. Practical and useful things, as well as the ornate and beautiful, abound in every department. Early selection, giving you time for deliberation and careful choosing, will be greatly to your advantage; and we will lay aside, and deliver later, any article in our DUBT, BUY OF HERRMANN Complete Housefurnishers THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE 465 Florida Ave. N. W. Notions, School Supplies, Gents' Furnishings, Cigars, Tobacco, and News Depot. Mrs. S. E. Wormley, Proprietor. Phone N. 1168. 义 ares are not fixed according to the customer. You needn't read it for yourself on the selections without a word, now you wish to pay. When you completed we'll arrange the accession. May also feel absolutely certain we sell to you will give satisfaction our personal guarantee means must be right after you have actual use. We are not interested in the proposition we want to suggest contains hundreds of the most famous remembrances. Many come from here, and by using a you will have no call for an imminent cash. Peter C. AND SONS The People Money Saved THE Northwest $50 Saved to you WE DO FOR YOU FOR $75 WANT $125 TO $150 FOR. YOUR SAVING WORTH SAVING? WHILE? $75 What I have What we What we will Handsome casket, black cloth, ender, embossed, plush-covered handles, engraved name plate, pillow; outside case; grave; three mains by expert embalmers, who ing of door; directing funeral; use fixed according to our order. You needn't ask a word yourself on the tag—without a word about to pay. When your buy-range the account to absolutely certain that you will give satisfactory and guarantee means that it after you have given interested in the home-we want to suggest that rewards of the most acceptances. Many of your care, and by using an open call for an immediate Peter Groga AND SONS CO. The People's Friend Saved Money Northwest Undertaken saved to you Outright YOU FOR $75 WHAT, OTHERS CALL FOR. YOUR SAVING IS $50 TO BEING? WHILE? 5 What I have furnished for What we furnish for What we will furnish for casket, black cloth, polished oak, white lined, plush-covered casket, trimmed, saved name plate, cream or white saffron case; grave; three carriages, hearse; art embalmers, who restore life-like apparitions funeral; use of funeral parlors. Peter Grogan AND SONS CO. The People's Friend Money Saved Money Saved Northwest Undertakers $50 Saved toyou Outright $50 WE DO FOR YOU FOR $75 WHAT OTHERS CHARGE YOU $125 TO $150 FOR. YOUR SAVING IS $50 TO $75. IS IT WORTH SAVING? WHILE? $75 What I have furnished for What we furnish for What we will furnish for Handsome casket, black cloth, polished oak, white, gray or lavender, embossed, plush-covered casket, trimmed, complete, six handles, engraved name plate, cream or white satin lining and pillow; outside case; grave; three carriages, hearse; embalming remains by expert embalmers, who restore life-like appearance; draping of door; directing funeral; use of funeral parlors. ALL COMPLETE. SATISFAC- TION GUARANTEED. CONSULT Prompt and personal attention Shipping bodies carefully at- Remember the Number, 645 Florida The North-Wes INTEED. CONSULT US. personal attention day or night. bodies carefully attended to. Number, 645 Florida avenue Northwest. Prompt and personal attention day or night. Shipping bodies carefully attended to. Remember the Number, 645 Florida avenue Northwest. North-West Underta 645 FLORIDA AVE., N. W. J.D.O'Connor J.D.O'Connor Wines, Liquors AND Cigars 1500 Seventh Street, Northwest WITH COMPANY OF WILLIAM 20th and L --- --- Wines, Liquors AND Friend Money Saved Undertakers Outright $50 OTHERS CHARGE YOU G IS $50 TO $75. IS IT finished for fish for burnish for finished oak, white, gray or lav- et, trimmed, complete, six cm or white satin lining and images, hearse; embalming re- store life-like appearance; drap- uneral parlors. or night. led to. Que Northwest. ALEXANDER HENSON, JR. Manager. Undertakers' WITH COMPLIMENTS OF WILLIAM MEEHAN 20th and L Sts. N. W. PHONE NORTH 1415