Washington Bee

vOL.XXXI NO42 RepisterOfTheTreasury RepisterOfTheTreasury One Branch Taken Away —Will Mr. Napier Acceptz IS THIS A DEMOCRATIC TRICK? Both the Register and His Deputy Put in Small Rooms—Office Reduced and Clerks Transfered. When Hon. J. C. Napier, of Tennessee, went to the Treasury Department Wednesday morning he was surprised to find that one of his divisions, the largest under him, had been detailed under the Secretary of the Treasury. Of course, the office could not be transferred under the law. This division is the largest and most responsible devision under the Register of the Treasury. Aside from this curtailment of power and office, the office of the Register has been removed from the spacious rooms that were heretofore occupied by him to the floor upstairs in a small room. The Assistant Register, Mr. Adams, who is also a colored employee—or rather, he was appointed as a colored man from Chicago, Ill.—has also been placed in a small room, much smaller than the one that he previously occupied. These changes have the sanction of the Secretary of the Treasury. Then, again, Mr. Robert Holland, of Ohio, who was one of the committee to regulate the affairs in the Treasury Department, will be designated in the Register's office to see that these new changes are carried out. The Bee is not certain that he knew of this change or had anything to do with it, but, however, it is done, and some one is responsible. Just why one of the best divisions in the Register's office should be detailed to another part of the Treasury has not been explained. It is quite likely that Register Napier will carry the matter to the President. Mr. Napier took the office with the distinct understanding that he was to be Register of the Treasury, with every division intact. "CALL OF THE PRESENT." Able Evening Address by Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, a Leading Negro Educator. Springfield, Mass., March 13.—Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, President of the National Training School for Women and Girls at Washington, D.C., and Corresponding Secretary of the Woman's National Convention, the largest organization of Negroes in the world, spoke before the men's class at the First Highland Baptist Church yesterday noon, and at the Third Baptist Church last evening. In the evening her subject was "The Call of the Present," and she spoke in part as follows: "There are a number of tremendous problems that must be solved by both races, and quiet, constructive work, rather than loud talking, is the key to the situation. During the past 10 years I have gone into every nook and corner of the South, studying the needs and conditions of the mass of our people. "This thing that we call prejudice does not give me any concern whatever, because it is a thing that can be overcome. I am convinced that the Negro's own, well-doing in any position open to him is going to change public sentiment in his favor the world over. The call at this time is for men and women of the race who can render efficient service. We are on trial. "Hundreds of women whose hands are horny from toil are far more honorable than thousands whose hands are soft and shapely from ease. Thousands of our girls come out of school thinking that to cook, wash and iron is a disgrace, and their mothers are responsible for this notion. What the race needs more than anything else is a generation of sensible mothers. "Our next call is for a less number of servant girls dressing after the fashion of the mistress upstairs. The women who work hard for a living are not saving enough of what they earn. They are putting too much on their backs and not enough in the bank. "The call of the age in which we live is for men and women to do the world's work in the most skillful and satisfactory manner. Perhaps, one realm in which the call is the loudest is the domestic. It is here that men and women desire, most of all, happiness and peace. The thing that contributes most to these results is the proper management of the home, and our race has had the greatest chance at helping to contribute to the happiness and comfort of the American home. I do not know a city in the North or the South in which prejudice operates against the woman who knows her business in the kitchen or with a needle. Whether a woman lives in Springfield or Atlanta, Ga, whether she be a fair Saxon or as black as the hinges of midnight, if she is the best dressmaker in town women will make a beaten path to her door. The best cook in this city, though she may be black, will command the highest wages and the greatest consideration. It is not a matter of color; it is a matter of fitness. "When it comes to solving the problem of any race, that race will have most of the work to do for itself, and the race that is not willing to pay the price of its salvation is not worth saving. A careful survey of the entire situation has convinced me that there are just three things that will solve this whole race problem—the bathtub, the broom and the Bible. We are forever talking about what MOB RULE BY JOVEI WE DON'T WANT ANY NEGROWS AT THE CORONATION DONCHER NO RACE SOUTH AFRICA NEGRO LYNCHING GEARS NOT INDIVIDUALLY SPEAKING BUT UNIVESALLY MORE THAN 3000 NEGROWS MURDERED BY MOBS IN 1940 Race War Bars Negroes From Coronation Fete. A recent dispatch from London has the following to say in connection with the Negro and the coronation festivities: Attacks by colored men upon white women in the British African colonies has resulted in the introduction British Guina, Barbados and participated. Authorities in the Colonial in the Southern United States. The Weekly Budget prints nouncement from the War Office no Negro troops from Africa West Indies will participate state ceremonies this year. Tha be in contrast to King Edwardation, when Negro troops into England of a race situation suggestive of the conditions prevailing prejudice keeps us from doing, but have we ever stopped to think that not a single legislative body in this country has passed a law to stop Negroes from taking baths; that up to this hour no bill has been introduced to prevent Negro women from using the brooms freely in their own homes, and that not a single State in the Union has legislated against Negroes who try to live up to the teachings of the blessed Bible? After all, we are yet allowed to do the things that will insure the advancement of any race. "I am not here to discuss our progress, but my chief concern just now is this: Are we going to measure up to the demands of this hour? There is no excuse for failure. Prejudice and barriers have really contributed to our development. They have made us assert ourselves as nothing else could have done. The men and women who had had the greatest hardships are towers of strength among us. There may be some Negroes who would like to escape hardships and persecution, but there are thousands who glory in tribulation and who sing, as did our fathers, 'We'll stand the storm, for it won't be very long. We'll anchor bye and bye.'" Business High School Notes. It is unofficially announced that a better building has been secured for the housing of the Business High School next year. The building is said to be the Phelps School on Vermont avenue, across from Garnet. This building has been so circumscribed by the colored population that it has been decided to turn it over to them and give the whites one in a white neighborhood. Monday evening Hon. R. R. Horner addressed the Howard Park Citizens' Association on the subject of commercial training for colored youth. Mr. Horner made a decided hit when he pointed out that the greatest of solvents for race prejudice is dollars and cents. "Commerce opens more avenues than any other form of activity," said Mr. Horner, "and if the colored people expect to amount to anything in this country they must get into trade." Following Mr. Horner's remarks, the Association was addressed by Mr. George H. Murray, who is in charge of the Business School. The activity of Dr. Evans and Mr. Horner in the interest of establishing a first-class Commercial High School here for colored children merits especial commendation from the citizens of the District. These two gentlemen are giving Mr. Murray their heartiest support and are assisting materially in the development of the school, which now has the largest enrollment in its history. Philip Thomas, a graduate of last year, has gone to work in the Bureau of Engraving. Prior to being transferred to the Bureau, Mr. Thomas was employed at the Government Printing Office, where he was appointed at the end of the last school year. New Movement A most interesting movement has been recently inaugurated in connection with the Washington Bible College. Dr. Sterling N. Brown, head of the Bible department, presented a plan for Sunday school teachers' training classes that was heartily and unanimously adopted by the large number of Sunday school superintendents and teachers present. The plan is to encourage every Sunday school in the District of Columbia to organize a teacher-training class in connection with the local school of each church in all the denominations It involves, the special work of a superintendent to assist in organizing and to stimulate and keep alive the common interest in all the Sunday schools WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY MARCH 18. 1911 [Image of a man in a white shirt and dark pants, standing with his hands on his knees.] The Weekly Budget prints an announcement from the War Office that no Negro troops from Africa or the West Indies will participate in the state ceremonies this year. This will be in contrast to King Edward's coronation, when Negro troops from British Guina, Barbados and Egypt participated. Authorities in the Colonial Office Rev. W. W. Mayle, an enthusiast for teacher-training classes, has consecrated himself to this work, and has already organized a number of teacher-training classes. It is an interdenominational work. Each school may select its own text-book and conduct the classes in its own way. The teachers and classes will meet with the Bible College once a month for review and for a special address. All teachers and Sunday school workers of the District are invited to meet with the Bible College at Lincoln Temple, Eleventh and R.streets northwest, Monday, March 20, at 7:30 p. m., sharp, when the organization will be perfected. Trip to Occoquan. Saturday at 5:10 p. m. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton left for Ocoquan, Va. She reached that old and quaint little town about 7 o'clock, found the stage coach waiting, and in almost a half hour was at the hospitable and cheery home of, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson. Mr. Jackson runs the ice plant at the Bureau of Engraving Plant, but has a beautiful home at Ocoquan, where his estimable wife and five little tots live. After a typical Virginia dinner all went to the hall. Some three years ago an Odd Fellows Lodge was set apart in this town, and soon a Household of Ruth was organized, and the two bodies planned to have a hall. They have a commodious and comfortable building, two stories high. have also intimated that at the coming festival of the empire no side shows depicting native African villages or other exhibitions requiring the presence of Negroes will be permitted. Owing to the serious conditions existing in the Rhodesia Cape Colony, where mass meetings have been held, threats are made by citizens to take the law into their own hands. This hall was used for the first time Saturday night. The hall cost about $700, and they owe but a very few dollars on it now. It was packed to greet Mrs. Layton. She spoke on "Are we reaching the highest notch?" The audience seemed carried away and regretted when she closed. Sunday morning at 10 o'clock she met the Sabbath school in the beautiful little church of that quaint village. The superintendent, Mr. White, deserves credit for the manner in which he conducts this school. It would be of a great benefit if some city superintendents and teachers could visit that school and note some things. At 3 o'clock Mrs. Layton was present with the Young People's Meeting. There she saw a boy of 12 years presiding—a miniature Tom Reed—little, boys and girls making motions, seconding, etc.—far beyond many adult gatherings. Papers, recitations, solos, duets, etc., filled the program. Miss Layton gave them words of encouragement and bade them God speed. At 4 o'clock a packed house greeted Mrs. Layton, under the supervision of the Mothers and Sisters' Meeting. Mrs. Charles Jackson is the promoter and President of this excellent body of women. Sunday, for the first time, they allowed the brothers to attend. At all of these meetings liberal collections were taken up. Between Sabbath school and afternoon session the good folks took Mrs. Layton out sightseeing. She had a chance to look the convict camp over, also a solid ```markdown ``` Burroughs. This lady is doing a great work for the young girls and women of her race. She should be helped and encouraged by the people. Burroughs. This lady is doing a great work for the young girls and women of her race. She should be helped and encouraged by the people. stone wall about sixteen feet high and several feet thick, built by the Indians in the early history of Virginia, and although the waters of Occoquan Creek and the millrace have dashed against it for about 300 years, it is standing as solid as though built ten years ago. The citizens of color of Occoquan are an intelligent, thrifty set of folks, own comfortable homes, and are keeping abreast with the times. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Doleman entertained Mrs. Layton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson at tea Saturday evening at 6 o'clock. Mrs. Layton left at 7 o'clock for Washington, with promises to return very soon and pay a visit to these good friends. Negro Pythians Knocked Out in Alabama. Special to The Bee. Montgomery, Ala., March 10.—Negro Pythians of Alabama, numbering about 15,000 or 20,000, must discontinue the use of the Pythian name, emblems, banners and rituals, according to a decree from the Chancery Court of Montgomery, upholding a bill filed last May by the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Alabama (white) against the Knights of Pythias of Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America (Negro). Tuskegee's Gets Large Gift. NEW YORK, March 14.—Tuskegee Institute, of Tuskegee, Ala., will eventually benefit to the extent of several hundred thousand dollars by the will of Emmet Densmore, a millionaire manufacturer of this city, filed today in the surrogate's office. To the institute is directed to be given, after various life estates created by the will shall have lapsed, all the testator's property, or as much as the law will allow to be given for such purposes. The estate is very large. GOV. PINCHBACK Assured of His Position by Reason of Supreme Court's Decision on the Corporation Tax Measure. The decision handed down Tuesday by the Supreme Court, affirming the constitutionality of the corporation tax, assures the continuation of ex-Gov. Pinchback in the position he now holds. Pending the decision of the Supreme Court, Gov. Pinchback has been holding his office, which has to do with the collection of corporation tax, under a ninety-day appointment. Now that the Supreme Court has declared the act valid, the Governor's appointment can be made permanent. This is pleasing to the many friends of the "last of the old guard" throughout the country. As is well known, the Governor is assigned to duty in New York City, under the internal revenue branch of the government service. Mothers' Meeting The regular Monday afternoon meeting for mothers was held at the Colored Social Settlement March 13, at which 18 very much interested mothers as well as young matrons were present. Miss Ella L. Hawes, in charge, gave evidence of pleasure and gratification at so much interest shown by the mothers of the community in which the Settlement is striving to reach. Talks on the betterment of home, care and training of children, visiting the homes, mending and preparing garments for needy children, also ministering to the aged poor. The meetings are from 2 to 4 p.m. every Monday. The first hour is devoted to sewing, and one hour to topics on the uplift of the home. On next Sunday at 4 p.m. Judge De Lacy and Mrs. A. M. Curtis will speak at the Colored Social Settlement. Good music. All are invited to come. W. C. T. U. The regular monthly meeting of the young people's branch of the W. C. T. U. of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church was held last Sunday before a goodly audience. The address of the evening was made by Miss Imogene Wormley, who urged the members of the branch to some sort of social service. Miss Wormley vividly pictured the scenes of vice and depravity enacted in Willow Tree Alley, where much can be done in the line of social service. Realizing that it is useless to meet each month and merely talk of intemperate conditions without action to correct them, the young people's branch decided to launch a campaign for the improvement of moral conditions in Willow Thee Alley. And so, on next Sunday at 3 o'clock, the young people's branch of the W. C. T. U. and the Christian Endeavor of the church have volunteered to hold an open-air meeting right in the heart of the alley. It is expected that much good will be derived from this and subsequent meetings which will be held in the alley. Miss Orlean Lane and Miss Virginia Williams rendered respectively two beautiful instrumental and vocal solos. The officers of the branch are: Miss Rae M. Cornish, president; Miss Virginia Williams, vice president; J. Moria Saunders, secretary; Miss Orlean V. Lane, treasurer. Lead The Bee PARAGRAPHIC NEWS PARAGRAPHIC NEWS (Miss Daisy Ogden has just been appointed as passenger agent on a railroad. Her territory extends from Watertown, Ill., to Bellendorf, Iowa. She is the first woman in America to hold a position of this kind. A device has been invented by Mrs. Imogene Paul, one of the superintendents of the street cleaning districts in Chicago, to dispose of paper and other refuse, which will save the city about $100,000 annually. The invention is an incinerator for burning light refuse as it is taken up. In Springfield, Ill., a bill was proposed by Representative Murphy, of Chicago, to prohibit hobbled skirts measuring less than three yards, and an absolute ban is placed upon the harem skirt. The penalty for violating the proposed law is a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50 for each offense. It is claimed over 30,000 Kings and Queen's South African medals and clasps are awaiting ownership. Each of the 30,000 medals is stamped on its rim with the rank and name of its owner, so that identification becomes comparatively easy. Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont began her first class in farming on her thousand-acre estate in Long Island. Twenty young women have been selected, and will receive $4 weekly during their two months' course. Not a man is on the premises, not even to chop wood. John Arthur Johnson, champion heavyweight pugilist of the world, was arrested for the second time within the past month for violating the speed ordinance in his automobile. Curtis Guild, Sr., founder and editor of the Boston Commercial Bulletin and father of the former Gov. Curtis Guild, Jr., died last week at the age of 84. Mr. Guild was the author of several volumes of travel and poems. A big demonstration to mark the 50th anniversary of President Lincoln's call for troops in 1861 is planned by the District of Columbia Volunteers, an organization composed of survivors of the civil war, many of whom responded to that first summons to battle for the preservation of the Union. A jubilee over the emancipation of the serfs was celebrated in Russia last week. Public rejoicings and singing in all the churches were reported. The decree for the total emancipation of the 23,000,000 serfs throughout the Empire in two years was issued March 3, 1861. The Consolidation Coal Company is planning for the development of a 100,000-acr. tract in Pike County, Ky. The company has already built a sawmill to cut and prepare lumber for the various buildings to be erected. Bonds have been issued for $40,000,009, which amount will be invested in this Kentucky development. Work on the construction of the Mukden-Antung Railway, which was stopped by the plague, has been resumed. Chinese workmen have been brought in from the plague-stricken districts. In San Francisco a spectacular raid in Chinatown by immigration officials resulted in the capture of six Chinese slave girls, said to be illegally imported and purchased for the sum of $25,000. Rumor has it that Henry O. Tanner, the artist, is to paint the portrait of former Congressman John Langston, which is to be placed in the Carnegie Library, Howard University. The bill introduced in the Massachusetts Legislature prohibiting the intermarriage of white and colored people was not passed. Gale P. Hilyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Hilyer, a junior in University of Minnesota, is winning fame along oratorical lines. He has been selected to compete for the Pillsbury prize. The University of Minnesota is the Alma Mater of his father, Mr. Andrew F. Hilyer. According to reports, Cornell University is drawing the color line. It is reported that it is impossible for young colored women to obtain rooms in the women's dormitory. The Chicago Defender says the colored people of Chicago should wake up. There are now only seven colored firemen left, out of twelve, and one by one they are being relieved of their posts of duty by foreigners. It is time the people of Chicago were waking up. For the first time in the history of Texas a mixed jury, of which half were Negroes and half were whites, is trying a white man for his life. They are eating and sleeping together. The lion and lamb are bunking together. There have been 21 deaths from cholera in Honolulu. Dr. Clegg, of the United States Public Health, says the disease was brought from the Orient by what is, known as chronic bacilli carriers. American Ambassador O'Brien was entertained by Marquis Katsura, Japan's Minister of Finance, last week in Tokio in celebration of the conclusion of the new commercial treaty between Japan and the United States. Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, Chief of the Bureau of Chemistry, Department of Agriculture, has been made an honorary member of the British Pharmaceutical Conference. New Register in Town. Mr. J. C. Napier, the new Register of the Treasury, arrived in the city Monday evening from Tennessee. He went immediately to the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. J. M. Langston, where he will remain during his stay in the city. Mr. Napier took charge of his office Wednesday morning. ```markdown ``` 8va 8va ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Have You Any Mantle Troubles? USE BLOCK INNERLIN LINED MANTLES AND YOUR TROUBLES ARE OVER Block Innerlin Lined Mantles give 50 per cent, more light and w mantles. This means a saving of 75 per cent, on your re COMPLETE GAS MANTLES IN ONE. Price, 25 cents. 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PANY, ' CHICAGO, ILL. DY KITCHEN St. N. W. dies Daily Good Taffy 10c lb. $1.00 gal. 30c qt. a Wright biplane at Denver, Colo. John D. Rockefeller sent all the A series of inoculation experiments which may mark an epoch in the history of abdominal surgery, will shortly be made the basis of a new preventive treatment for peritonitis at one of the great London hospitals. The Bella Coola Believe There Are Five Worlds and Are Worshipers of the Sun. There is an odd feature in the theology of the small Indian tribe of the Bella Coola which inhabits British Columbia in about latitude 52. They believe that there are five worlds, one above the other, and the middle one is our own world, the earth. Above it are two heavens, and under it are two underworlds. In the upper heaven is the supreme delity, who is a woman, and she doesn't meddle much with the affairs in the second world below her. The zeenth is the center of the lower heaven, and here is the house of the gods, in which the sun and the rest of the delites. Our own earth is believed to be an island swimming in the ocean. The first underworld from the earth is inhabited by ghosts, who can return, when they wish, to heaven, from which place they may be sent down to our earth. If then they misbehave again they are cast into the lower of the underworlds, and from this bourn no ghostly traveler returns. The Bella Coola are sun worshipers, for Senex, the sun, the master of the house of gods who is called the father and the sacred one, is the only delity to whom the tribe pray. Each family of the Bella Coola has its own traditions and its own form of the current traditions, so that in the mythology of the tribe there are countless contradictions. When any one not a member of a clan tries to tell a tradition which does not belong to his clan it is like a white man trying to tell another's joke—he is considered as appropriating the property right which does not belong to him. SMOKELESS POWDER It Came Through Experimenting For High Explosives. The idea is very general that smoke-less powder in being practically smoke-less achieves its greatest end, but as a matter of fact its smoke-less feature is incidental and was an accident. When the idea of modern long range guns was conceived it was at once apparent that the old black powder lacked explosive force, and thousands of experiments were made with various chemicals to procure a powder of high explosive properties, and this was at last accepted. When the new powder was tried, much to the surprise of every one it was found that practically no smoke followed the explosion, though this could of course have been predicted had the question ever arisen. The volume of smoke from black powder is due mainly to the quantity of charcoal in the powder, an ingredient not found in the smokeless explosive. Smokeless powder, though a great boon to the sportsman, is of questionable value on the battlefield, so far as its smokelessness is concerned. The smoke clouds of old days were frequently most advantageously used to cloak movements of troops and batteries and really interfered with the enemy much more than with the troops creating the smoke.—Exchange Saved by Fireflies. The gigantic tropical firebelles which swarm in the forests and canebrakes of most of the low lying West Indian islands once proved the salvation of the city of Santo Domingo. A body of buccaneers, headed by the notorious Thomas Cavendish, had laid all their plans for a descent upon the place, intending to massacre the inhabitants and carry away all the treasure they conveniently could, and had actually put off their boats for that purpose. As they approached the land, however, rowing with muffled oars, they were greatly surprised to see an infinite number of moving lights in the woods which fringed the bayou up which they had to proceed, and, concluding that the Spanials knew of their approach, they put about and regaled their ship without attempting to land. The Wonderful Banana. Some people believe that the banana was the original forbidden fruit of the garden of Eden. In any case it is one of the curiosities of the vegetable kingdom, being not a tree, a palm, a bush, a shrub, a vegetable or a herb, but a herbaceous plant with the status of a tree. Although it sometimes attains a height of thirty feet, there is no woody fiber in any part of its structure, and the bunches growing on the dwarf banana plant are often heavier than the stalk which supports them. No other plant gives such a quantity of food to the acre as the banana. It yields 44 times more by weight than the potato and 133 times more than wheat. Moreover, no insect will attack it, and it is always immune from diseases of any kind. Convinced. "Do you think a college education helps a man in business?" "Sure. I've had two college boys here workin' for me durin' the past year, and I was afraid to discharge either one of 'em for fear they'd find fault with my grammar when I done it"—Chicago Record-Herald. Following Orders Charlie—What have you been doing to your face, dear boy? Percy—I tried to share myself this morning. Charlie—What on earth for? Percy—The doctor told me that I ought to take more exercise.—Illustrated Bits. At Cross Purposes Scott—Half the people In the world don't know what the other half are doing. Mott—No; that is because the other half are doing them. — Boston Transcript KANGAROO MEAT. The Native Youngsters of New Guinea Had a Good Reason For Refusing to Eat It. In certain parts of New Guinea the wallaby, a species of kangaroo, are very plentiful, and the traveler in search of sport finds the pursuit of them an exciting occupation. Wallaby steak is a refreshing, change from canned meats, and the natives are only too glad to have the remnants of the carcass. A writer in an English magazine tells an amusing incident connected with the animal. He had been ashore in one of the sparsely populated regions of the coast and secured four wallaby, an ample supply for the whole party, native guides and servants included. But he found that, although wallaby is regarded as such a delicacy that no trouble is considered too great to obtain it, none of the native boys in the parts would touch it. This was a mystery until one of them explained that they had been trained in childhood in the belief that if they ate wallaby before reaching a certain age it would stop their growth. These boys all belonged to the part of the country where wallaby are few, and one can imagine the crafty old folks seated round the festive pot and winking at one another as the young people declined the succulent daffy. - LACEMAKING. An Old Legend That Tells of the Origin of the Art. Lacemaking is by no means so old an industry as most persons suppose. There is no proof that it existed previous to the fifteenth century, and the oldest known painting in which it appears is a portrait of a lady in the academy of Venice painted by Caspario, who died about 1523. The legend concerning the origin of the art is as follows: A young fisherman of the Adriatic was betrothed to a young and beautiful girl of one of the Isles of the lagoon. Industrious as she was beautiful, the girl made a new net for her lover, who took it with him on board his boat. The first time he cast it into the sea he dragged therefrom an exquisite petrified wrack grass, which he hastened to present to his fiancée; but, war breaking out, the fisherman was pressed into the service of the Venetian navy. The poor girl wept at the departure of her lover and contemplated his last gift to her. While absorbed in following the intricate tracery of the wrack grass she began to twist and plait the threads weighted with small beads which bung around her net. Little by little she wrought an imitation of the petrification, and thus was created the bobbin lace. Too Realistic. During a performance of "Caprain Lapalisse" at a Valencia theater some years ago an incident occurred which for lifelike effect left nothing to be desired. During the play some of the actors mingle with the spectators in order to co-operate from the body of the house. No sooner had Miralles, the actor, taken his seat in the stalls than a daring pickpocket robbed him of his gold watch. Miralles seized the man by his coat collar and called out in a deep bass voice: "Police! Help! Thieves!" The audience, taking this little episode to be part of the performance, roared with laughter. Even the policemen joined in without stirring hand or foot. "This is no farce!" cried the actor in tones of despair. "The fellow has got my watch!" The voice sounded so natural that the audience broke into loud applause at "such excellent fooling." Meanwhile the thief managed to break away from his captor and escaped. A Judicial Expert: The native with a stogle met the native with a pipe. "Howdy, Zeb?" quoth the stogle native. "Hear 'bout th' fuss down to th' courthouse?" "Nope." drawled the man with the pipe. "What was it about?" "Why, Jim Simpson has been suit Abner Hawley for alienatin th' affections of his wife, an' Jedge Musgrove told th' jury to bring in a verdick of 6 cents damages, 'cause he thought that was all the damage was worth to Jim. An' Jimir's wife got mad an' threw a chair at th' jedge, an' he had her arrested an' put in th' cooler." "But didn't th' jedge go a leetle too far when he fixed her value so low?" "Not at all, not at all! You see, he was her first husband."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Singer and Orator "I if bad my way," Dr. Macnamara once confessed to an interviewer. "I should be singing in 'Carmen' instead of making speeches from the treasury bench, but unfortunately the British public thinks a great deal more of a man who can make a bad speech than a man who can sing a good song."—Westminster Gazette. To Reform Him Minister—You say you are going to marry a man to reform him. That is noble. May I ask who it is? Miss Beauti—It's young Mr. Boudclapper. Minister—Indeed: I did not know he had any bad habits. Miss Beauti—Yes; his friends say that he is becoming quite miserly. Anticination. "Doesn't it make you the least bit envious to see what elegant furniture Mrs. Eyedy is putting into her house next door?" "Not a bit. My husband says it will be sold by the sheriff within six months—and I'll be there to buy it"—Chicago Tribune. A Sample Circular Composed by a Native Tradesman With an Observation on the Servant Problem. There comes from a correspondent in Japan this example of circulars in English that Japanese tradesmen sometimes compose: "Dear Sir-I have the honour to write a letter for you that I have now established the meat market and its branch to deliver the meat as one of the branch of my slaughter house, as which I have many cattle, their pastures, their markets, milk houses, and a slaughter house, etc., and I will have a fresh meat with the most cheapest price from my slaughter house than other buchery and especially make you many reduction for every day purchaser for month. I beg you can soon make me your order without your servant's commission, 'am you know your servant is always making money by your meat.' I will make you the pass-book for the creditor only. "P. S.—If you handed bad meat from your servant while you are making purchases the meat from my market every day, you will soon to let it exchange by the servant without any hesitation. Please make me your order, and if you can make me order by letter I will have the postage reduction from the count of meat with kind regards. Your truly."—Boston Transcript. Queer Old Australian Tradition About the Flood The aboriginal blacks of Australia have a queer tradition about the flood. They say that at one time there was no water on the earth at all except in the body of an immense frog, where men and women could not get at it. There was a great council on the subject, and it was found out that if the frog could be made to laugh the waters would run out of his mouth and the drought be ended So several animals were made to dance and caper before the frog to induce him to laugh, but he did not even smile, and so the waters remained in his body. Then some one happened to think of the queer contortions into which the eel could twist itself, and it was straightway brought before the frog, and when the frog saw the wriggling he laughed so loud that the whole earth trembled, and the waters poured out of his mouth in a great flood, in which many people were drowned. The black people were saved from drowning by the pollen. This thoughtful bird made a big canoe and went with it among all the islands that appeared here and there above the surface of the water and gathered in the black people and saved them. Curlosities of Superstition. When Egypt was in the height of her power, when she was most highly civilized and delighted in being called the mistress of the land and sea, her people worshiped a black bull. There was some discrimination, however, even in this form of worship. In order to be an object of mad idolation it was necessary that the bull calf be born with a circular white spot in the exact center of his forehead, and the advent of such a creature in any herd was the signal of wild demonstrations from the Mediterranean to the border of the Lybian desert. Even as late as the time of Cleopatra, star eyed goddess, glorious sorceress of the Nile, such animals were shod with gold and had their horns tipped with the same metal. Herodotus tells of a man who died with grief because he sold a cow that soon after became the mother of a black bull calf marked with the sacred white circle in his forehead. - Lead Pencil Experiments- An English statistician was asked how many words could be written with an English lead pencil, and, being determined to answer it, he bought a lead pencil and Scott's "Ivanboe" and proceeded to copy the latter word by word. He wrote 95,008 words and then was obliged to stop, for the pencil had become so short that he could not use it. A German statistician who heard of this experiment was dissatisfied with it because all the lead in the pencil was not used on the work, and therefore he bought a pencil and started to copy a long German novel. When the pencil was so short that he could not handle it with his fingers he attached a holder to it, and it is said that he wrote with this one pencil 400,000 words. Possibly, however, his pencil was longer or the lead in it was of a more durable quality. When Silence Is Deadly. Silence is commonly the slow poison used by those who mean to murder love. There is nothing violent about it. No shock is given. Hope is not abruptly strangled, but merely dreams of evil and fights with gradually stiffing shadows. When the last convulsions come they are not terrific. The frame has been weakened for dissolution. Love dies like natural decay. It seems the kindest way of doing a cruel thing—George Meredith. Rubbing It In. The Bride—That nasty Mrs. Jones, next door, said I'd better try these biscuits on the dog before I gave 'em to you. The Groom—Hasn't she got a mean disposition! Why, I thought she was fond of dogs! Cleveland Leader. Often the Case. Sillicus—What do you suppose caused him to go to the bad? Cyplicus—Trying to be a good fellow.—Philadelphia Record. The fool's ear was made for the knave's tongue.—Ramaswami's "Indian Fables." 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He supports my contention precisely." "You had as well sit down, Mr. Prulett. I have decided the point against you," replied the court. "You need not cite more cases. I have overruled your demurder and do not care to hear you read the section." "I know you have, your honor. I know you have," sarcastically said the redoubtable lawyer. "I know it, but I just wanted to show the court what a fool Blackstone was."—Kansas City Times. First Use of the Word "Kerosene." The word "kerosene" seems to have been first used in the United States patent No. 12,012 of March 27, 1855, granted to Abraham Gesner of Williamsburg, N. Y., and assigned to the North American Kerosene Gaslight company. In the preamble to his specification Gesner states that he has "invented and discovered a new and useful manufacture or composition of matter, being a new liquid hydrocarbon which I denominate 'kerosene.'" So far as we are aware and so far as the patent office examiners are aware, this is the first instance in which the word kerosene was suggested as a trademark or a name for what was then generally called "rock oil"—Scientific American. Ceremonious and Deadly Dull. The first executive mansion was in Philadelphia, a three story brick building with small panned windows and a heavy brass knocker on the door. Formal state dinners took place on Thursdays at 4 o'clock, with from ten to twenty guests. Friday evening Mrs. Washington held her drawing rooms. Plum cake, tea and coffee were served at 9 o'clock, after which Mrs. Washington rose and dismissed her guests, as though they were little children too long lingering at a party. "The general," was the naive formula, "always retires at 9, and I usually precede him." The whole affair was stupendously ceremonious and deadly dull-Scrap Book. PAYS TO ENCOURAGE BIRDS Assertion Made That Farmers Would Find It to Their Interest to Protect Songsters. What may be done in the encouragement of naturally migratory song birds to remain north during the winter has been demonstrated at the farmhouse of George E. Hoxsie during the last winter, where a colony of 11 bluebirds have contentedly lived and apparently enjoyed their quarters in the bird houses where they were reared last summer. It is quite interesting to watch their modes of living, as their habits of procuring food have to be entirely different from what they are in summer. Every fairly pleasant morning by the time it is light they fly away and are not seen again until near sunset, when they return individually and go into the bird houses, several occupying one house, and all on the same building. Mr. Hoxsie has about his place 22 bird houses, all of which were occupied last season, there being two nests of blueblirds and 20 nests of stump swallows. Besides these there were raised about the buildings four nests of barn swallows, one nest of chimney swallows, and seven nests of eave swallows. As these would average four young birds to each nest, the number raised, with the old ones added, would make approximately 200 birds. Then there were within 500 feet of the house ten robin nests, one oriole, one waxwing, one house wren, two chippins, two ground sparrows and one king bird, making in all 18 nests, and with these young and old added would make a total of 300 insect-destroying songsters that were not only a continual joy, but a source of rare profit in the great number of gnats, ales, bugs and worms daily consumed. Mr. Hoxsle attributes a big yield of apples last season to the destruction by the birds of the insect pest that infects the apples from bloom to finish. If every farmer would put up a few suitable bird houses it would soon make a vast difference to the raising of farm products—Westerly Sun. Biggest Dam In the World. The secretary of the interior has directed the reclamation service to take up immediately the extensive preliminary work on the Rio Grande' project in New Mexico and Texas, so that actual construction on the foundations of the Eagle dam shall be finished by July, 1911. The Rio Grande project, of which the Eagle dam is the most important engineering feature, will provide for the reclamation of 180,000 acres of land lying in New Mexico, Texas and Mexico, in the valley where irrigation began before the discovery of America. It is estimated that the entire project will cost approximately $9,000,000. The Eagle dam as planned by the reclamation service will be one of the most remarkable structures of its kind in the world. It will be of rubble concrete, gravity type, with a maximum height of 265 feet, length of crest 1,400 feet, and will contain 410,000 cubic yards. The reservoir created by it will be the largest artificial body of water in the world, having a capacity of 2,538,000 acre feet, or enough water to cover that many acres a foot deep. Its capacity is nearly double that of the Roosevelt dam in Arizona and is considerably greater than that of the famous Assouan dam, constructed and recently enlarged by the English engineers on the Nile. Innuendo. When founded on fact, the malicious hint often does vastly more harm than the full disclosure. It has about it an air of mystery which brings on a train of imaginings and begets groundless suspicions which would quickly melt into thin air were the whole truth known. More especially is this the case when the evil hint is blended with words of commendation. "He's an honest and a temperate man, etc., but—" Oh, that mean, vile, hypocritical little "but" that has severed so many friendships and befouled so many a fair name! Where so much of good is spoken and the mean little "but" uttered with a regretful sigh it often looks like real pity. In reality it is but decking out and garlanding the victim for the sacrifice. The encomium is used only as a means of attaining a dastardly purpose; "With colors fairer painting their soul ends." The slanderer is frequently but a clumsy blunderer. Not so the skilful innuendo man. He at least is no bungler. He is a real tactician, a genuine strategist. He is verily the refinement of cruelty. Couldn't Fool That Boy. An uptown minister, interested in social work, is still laughing over a recent experience with one of the small boys whose reclaiming into the paths of virtue he makes his special province. It was a freckle-faced little urchin whom he had in hand, the leader of a gang of tiny terrors. With a saucy leer, the youngster asked him what he "did for a lain?" "I am a messenger of God," replied the minister, solemnly. The urchin looked skeptical. "Where's your bicycle?" he said. Philadelphia Times. Disapproves Noise In Charity Disapproves Noise In Charity. Clara Barton says that in her work she never solicited a penny, and she is inclined to criticize that kind of charity which adopts the brass-band style of procedure. She does not think it is the proper way in which to arouse the sympathy and interest of the people. FROLIC WAS COSTLY ROYSTERERS PAID FOR IT WITH HIGH POSITIONS. Unfortunate Series of Incidents the Result of Future King of Westphalia's Desire for Just "More Night." Previous to his elevation to the sovereignty, Jerome Bonaparte had formed a friendship with some young authors at that time in vogue for their wit and reckless gayety. On the evening after his nomination to the crown of Westphalia he met two of his jovial companions just as he was leaving the theater. "My dear fellow," said he. "I am delighted to see you. I suppose you know that I have been created king of Westphalia!" "Yes, sire, and permit us to be among the first—" "Eh, what! You an ceremonious, methinks; that might pass were I surrounded by my court, but at present away with form and let us be off to supper." Upon this Jerome took his friends to one of the best restaurateurs in the Palais Royal. The three chatted and laughed, and said and did a thousand of those foolish things which when unpremeditated are so delightful. It may be supposed that the conversation was not kept up without drinking. When the wine they had drunk began to take effect, "My good friends," said Jerome, "why should we quit each other? If you approve of my proposal you shall accompany me. You C—, shall be my secretary; as for you, P—, are fond of books, I appoint you my librarian." The arrangement was accepted and ratified over a fresh bottle of champagne. At length the party began to think of leaving, and accordingly called for the bill. Jerome produced his purse, but the king of Westphalia could only find two louls, which formed but a small portion of 200f., the amount of the bill. The new dignitaries, by clubbing their wealth, could only muster about 3f. What was to be done? At one o'clock in the morning where could resources be found? They determined to send for the master of the house and acquaint him how matters stood. He seemed to take the frolic in good part, and merely requested to know their names. Having told him, the restaurateur set his customers down as sharpers, and threatened to send for the commissary of police. This alarmed Jerome, who, seeing that the restaurateur doubted them, handed over his watch in payment. This watch had been a present from Napoleon, and on the back was the emperor's cipher in brilliants. . On examining the watch the restaurateur concluded that it had been stolen, and took it to the commissary of police. The latter, recognizing the imperial cipher, ran with it to the prefect. The prefect flew to the minister of the interior, and he in turn went to the emperor at St. Cloud. Next morning the Moniteur contained an ordinance in which Jerome was ordered to Westphalla at once, and prohibited from conferring any appointments till his arrival at his capital. Beat Way to Telephone. "When I telephone while sitting, as I customarily do," said a woman who telephones a good deal, "I habitually speak in a low tone, not very much above a whisper; when I telephone standing up I don't shriek exactly, but I find myself always speaking in a loud tone. I suppose the reason for these things is simple enough. When I am sitting I am comfortable and entirely at ease bodily and inclined to do things easily, and then I can adjust the telephone to exactly the most convenient height and angle and speak into it quite without effort; it is all very easy, wherescans when I have to stand at a telephone some effort is required in that I am more or less rigid to start with, and then the telephone may be one fixed in position. I may have to bend my face more or less up or down to the transmitter, to stand in a position more or less constrained, and then when I come to speak I always find myself, as you might say, shouting into the telephone. It is my experience that I make myself heard more surely when sitting and telephoning as I do then, easily and in a low tone." Wrong Name for a Card Sharp. When John A. Strosilder was arraigned before United States Commissioner Morle in Brooklyn, charged with alding young Coleman to rob the National City bank of Cambridge, Mass., of a large amount of money, a policeman of German extraction said "That's the first time I've heard a card sharp called by that name. The name was surely Strohschelder once on a time and was Americanized into what it is now. Strohschelder is German for straw cutter, but whenever Germans play cards they have only one name for the man who makes unpardonable mistakes, who trumps his partner's ace, who can't count 13 and who disregards rules, and that name is 'Strohschelder.' If I were in the card business I'd never have any confidence in a man with that name." Breaking It to Him. "Mr. Weerius, the last time you were here you forgot your watch charm and went away without it." "Oh, I can get that any time, Miss Nona." "Perhaps you'd better take it now, though. It may—er—be a long time, you know, before you come again." =, . { o 7 & . - . 1 . roman : a 1109 Eye S: NW, Washington, D.C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR Eaaered at the Post Ofice at Wash- ington, D, C, as secend-class . soail matter, ESTABLISHED 188, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per yearrin advance_$2.00 Six months_________ 1.00 Three months og Suscristion moathly__"__ 20 MR. EDWIN BANCROFT TENDERCOW ._ +hose of-us who witnessed the indoor games at Convention Hall last Saturday night could not but realize the advance of athletics in this city. Until six years ago Washington was as dead in that line as are many of our other cities to-day; but at that time the Board of Education appointed Mr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson a teacher of athletics, the first col- ored man ever appointed in that department. Since then he has worked with untiring efforts to raise the standard of athletics among our colored boys, and thus bring about better men for our -Tace. He created and established the L S. A. A, through which association he brought about the annual Out-door Mcet every 30th of May. Through the same asso- ciation he brought about the Bas. Ket Ball series, which occur year- ly. Through his wide correspond- ence he has brought about inter- city games and athletic interests, and now, this fall, he succeeded in establishing what is in so many of our large cities among the whites, the Be S.A, L. Those whe have talked with him since his ap- pointment in these schools know that his greatest ambitions were . first, to have one day an official handbook in Spalding’s Athletic Library. This he accomplished last year, and he is now workin; on agother for this year. ‘Those oi us who saw last year’s are prou¢ to own such a book. Second, tc have an Indoor Meet at Conyen: tion Hall, patterned after thos« gen. by Georgetown, Georg: Washington, and other such unt- versities. He attended them each winter, noting such good_point: as would help him when his mee! came off, and at last he saw hi: opportunity, when things seemed ripe and ready, and’ he launche¢ upon the meet what seemed t most people a gigantic proposi: tion; but with such staunch work. ers as J. M. Saunders, G. S Wormley, A. K. Savoy, W. Ham ilton and G. C. Wilkinson, it wa: sure to succeed. There has been ir the work much that was “up hill, and men of a weaker character would have given up long ag und been contented to let athlet ics drop back in its same old rut but not so with Mr. Henderson We can only say to him: “Let th good work go on.” ‘The Bes i with you, and so is every othe progressive paper and set of peo ple who are for the betterment 0 its race. . : SO _ SOON? Rumors coming from New York indicate that there is a beginning of tho end of the National Nee Committee, of which Prof. Du Bois is the titular head. Thus far the funds for its maintenance, and for the propagation of DuBois ideas,have been furnished by whit« folks, tho rumor alleging that it costs’ some. eight hundred dollar 2 month to maintain the commit tee, including the professor’s sal. ary. To offset this expenditure the colored allies, worshipers anc propaganders of Prof. DuBoi have contributed nothing but sim ply “talk,” and talk pays no sal aries, The lectures of Prof. Di Bois, it is said, have not prove financially successful, for the rea son that there seemed to be ni great body of colored people inter ested sufficiently to pay the pric of admission. It is also claime that the amount, to date, contrib uted by the DuBois colored con tingent for the support of thi committee has not been sufficien to even pay the cost of one issu of The Crisis, the organ of th committee. If this committee lapses into in-' nocuous desuetude,—it is even’ now innocuous,—it will appear that Failure is a bete noir that continues to hang upon Prof. Du Bois’s heels, for down to date every movement inaugurated by him ‘has been a failure. His Niag- ara Movement is, and has been, for several years in a worse than comatose condition; his retreat from Atlanta left no regret in its wake, indicating that be scoom: plished ttle there, and now comes the rumor that, primarily because of the failure of his colored adher- ents to respond financially, his new-born baby, which cried so lustily at birth, is at death’s door. This, however, might have been, and was to be expected, for the reason that the propaganda was formulated out of jealousy and selfishness nfore largely than out of sincerity. No movement, no matter how great may be its spon- sor, can stand or become an effect- ive instrument for good if it’s pemary aim is to retard and de- feat some other movement moving along a parallel line to attain the same end—Advancement. Had Prof. DuBois marshalled _ his forces for a determined assault upon the forts of prejudice—for the achievement of rights and pevileres for his race—instead of marsha! ling them for an assault upon Dr. Washington, he -might have succeeded. But pitiable man, hke Don Sancho Panza, he has been wasting his energies upon a windmill, And now. is: his ‘atest movement—that, committee—to go “so soon? , SEGREGATION. 4ind now Loulsiana comes 10r- ward with favoritism for the seg- regation idea evolved in the brains of race-hating Baltimore- ans. In New Orleans it is pro- posed to introduce x segregation ordinance, segregating. colored people, and to even segregate them to certain points removed from whites during the passing of the annual Madi Gras parade. If the whites would only stop to consider, this . segregation idea may prove a boomerang. Restrict- ing men to a certain prescribed He ere or limit has always had the effect of creating discontent, [Which found an outlet in rebellion and crime. It is impossible to re- strict without creating discontent, and discontent breeds contempt, and contempt of law precedes re- bellion against laws. ‘The Negro of to-day is not the Negro of prior to 1865. He has tasted some of freedom, for which he fought, He has a desire to rise and be a MAN. /To thwart his honest, noble aim by saying to him in enacted statutes, “thus far and no farther,” might change him from peaceful, law- abiding, industrious citizen to a hateful, resentful, dangerous cit- izen, which he has no desire to be- come. The Negro, as a class, i simply desirous of a man’s chance—no more, no less. The years of slavery, when the enfore- ed ignorance of the slave woman made her the easy victim of the immoral and _unmoral _ overseer and slaveholder, peopled _ the South with thousands and thou- sands of illegitimate half-breeds so that there is hardly a white | family in all Southland but what bas a Kinship, by blood, to the |Negro. Now, if the whites segre |gate the Negro, in hundreds sn¢ |thousands cf cases they will b segregating their own flesh and blood. White councilmen who wil: vote for segregation laws, in man} eases, will be voting to segregat |a brother or sister by the sam jfather, but by a black mother | Will the whites pass iniquitou laws against their own flesh anc blood? Will they do it? SPEAKER CLARK. It is stated on good authority that Hon. Champ Clarke the next! opeaice of the Democratic House of, Representatives, will appoint| colored Democrats to places made vacant by the discharge of colored Republicans, and that he means to treat colored men as well.as Re- publicans have treated them, if not better. ‘The Bee believes that, if it is left to Mr. Clark, colored Democrats will be given consider- ation. If Heflin and Sims don’t put their feet into the meshes and offer a “Jim Crow” car measure, and advise their Democratic col- leagues to act right, the colored voters throughout the country may have some confidence in the Democratic party. The Bee would advise the colored voters through- out the country to move slowly and with care. The colored voters have done enough thus: far to induce the Democratic party to reciprocate in some way. REGISTER NAPIER. Mr. J.C. Napier was sworn in last Wednesday morning as regis- ter of the Treasury. To his sur- rise, he found that one of his ivisions had been taken from him—the loan division—the most important in the register’s office. Mr. Napicr also found that the lange and commodious room that had been occupied by former reg. isters and that of his deputy had also been taken from them, and both transferred upstairs to room: too small for'the diginty of the office. The President will, nc doubt, call the attention of hi: Democratic Secretary of th Treasury to these changes anc transfers, If Mr. Napier was, the Editor of The Bee, and the Editor of The Bee Mr. Hapier, the Presi dent of the United States would be given just 24 hours to viciate ithe ordet.of the Democratic Secre tary of the Treasury or he woul have a resignation. TRUE REFORMERS. | there is every reason to believe that the True Reformers will come out all right. With such a large membership, there is no reason for the organization to fail. If every city and every assistant or deputy chief is doing as well as this city and our deputy are doing, there is no such word as fail. ) Get together. You can fool some of the people only once. In some cases a little learning IS a dangerous thing. Another millicnaire has shuf- fled off this mortal coil; but before he did it, he provided for Tuske- gee Institute to the extent of sev- eral hundred thousands. | Ono of our Contemporaries gets out its gun, sword and pistol every time the Recorder of Deeds is crit- icised.. This criticism is a bad thing, but public men can't expect tobe immunes to it, so why throw a fit The Sage of the Potomac had a narrow call Tuesday, which might have resulted fatally. Thanks to fate, however, he was spared and saved to continue his interesting column, It camo near being the ola story—“Death loves a shining mark.” 7 A rumor is current that Dr. Vernon will go on the lecture plat- form, retaining his home and headquarters here. He ought to be a great drawing cazd, being the matchless orator that hy is. The lecture platform, when it pays, is far better than officeholding, and not near so uncertain. The Bee is receiving numerous compliments because of its bright and newsy pages. Compared on any count, regarded from any angle, The Bee easily leads ail other colored would-be newspap: ers published in Washington. In fact, The Bee is incomparable It’s the pecple’s newspaper—not an organ of a faction. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Starting March 26th and ending April goth, the Y. M. C. A. will hold meetings at Howard Theater. Special meetings to which the ladies will be invited will be held on March 26th and April 16th. Fifty students from the Springfield Y. M. C. A. Training School. will be present on the 26th and will render glee club selections, The Jeter Trio, will render special music. Mr. Shapley, a member of the In. terstate Y. M,C. A. Committee, vis- ited the meeting of March 12th and gave his greetings to the men. He is interested in county work, organ: izing young men in the rural districts into Y. M. C. A. groups. The county work is expected to’ greatly benef our people in the rural districts of the Southland. 7 Rev. H. W. Porter, pastor of the Congregational, Church, Pittsburg Pa., formerly of Des Moines, Iowa also extended his greetings at th meeting of March 12th, He made very favorable impression upon th men, and will no doubt be called upor to deliver an address in the near fu ture, Hiawatha Theater was crowded tc the doors on Sunday, March 12th to hear Judge Norris. The Judg was at his best, always a favorite © the men, he is mow more popula than ever, He will speak on Sunday the roth, on the subject of the “Nev Natipnalism.” Mr. W. A. Hunton and Dr. J. E Moorland, International Secretaries Jwere in and out of the city durin the past week. | The membership campaign betwee ‘the “Reds,” under Mr. L. E, Dogan: and the “Blues,” under Mr, M. |Walker, is gathering enthusiasm a the process of organization goes or | Quite a number of men have bee ||entisted to secure memberships, an ‘Lit looks as if they will be ready t put the campaign on the first wee ‘Jin April. 3]. A membership meeting of the ¥ | M. C. A. will be held on Wednesda jnight, March 22d. ‘Arrangements ate now being mac for the installation of a new finar cial system. A svstem larger tha the one at present in use, with poss [bilities of expansion so 2s to acon modate all the various phases of th -lwork in the new building. Public Men AndThings A short time ago I met Prof. Kelly Miller on the Rue del Morgue—that’s You street—and in one second by the watch, after we met, we were discuss- ing the race question: You know Prof. Miller is the author of “Race Adjustment,” the highest priced book on the market—price $2, bound in [imitation leather, and being the ae thor, it’s up to him to talk race mat-' ters continually, as an advertisement. Prof, Miller is ‘one of the few close corporations that have been able to get by the Interstate Commerce Com- mission and increase rates. Now for example: He first put out his “Race Adjustment” articles in pamphlet form, and blandly invited the public to taste of his jar of wisdom at -15 cents a taste. This worked so well that he said to himself: “Well, old Barnum cogitated fo himself that the public likes to be humbugged. Now Tl just see if the old C. C. (circus cuss) knew what he was whistling about.” So tlie Professor collected all the odds and ends of his noss- covered manuscripts on this race busi- ness—"Leopard’s Spots” and all—had them bound in book form, and dump- fed the edition upon an unsuspecting public at $2 per volume. Did the public stand it? Well I guess yes, for the Professor is still selling them at the same old price, with no discount for age. Of course, that “Race Ad- jjustment” is a mighty interesting col- lection of sweat drops from the Pro- fessor’s prodigis brain, It reads well, is logical, and hits the high places. Strange, there is not a straddle in any ‘one of the articles. All of them are strtight from the shoulder—no com- promise. And this is rather strange, because if there is one man in all this broad land who can straddle a razor- back hog ‘with comfort, it’s Prof. Miller. He runs down the main line for a short distance at full speed, but if he meets another train coming in the opposite direction he'll put on the reverse and back up on the siding perfectly contented, Prof. Miller doesn't believe in head-on collisions. He thinks 2 straddle is better than a paddle any old day. eat But Prof. Miller is a great educator —one of the brainiest colored men in this country. Howard University is better known because of his connec- tion with it than the connection of any other one man. He’s an amiable man, and all amiable men_are strad- dlers to a certain extent. This is be- cause they have such a high regard for the feelings of the other man. Prof! Miller believes it is far better to provoke smiles rather than tears; compliments rather than roasts. He’s as mild mannered a man as ever scut- \tled a ship. Ypu never saw him angry. T have sden him try his best to get angry, but he couldn't make the turn. “Ihave seen him go to Gray's coinage factory and Joad up on soda water, hoping that it would steam up anger, but it wouldn't. By the way, I want to advise the Pro- fessor that if he doesn't cut out some Jof his soda water he will soon have Ja stomach ready for the hospital. O1 jeourse, you can't induce him to go Janything stronger, At a banquet he | will toy with a glass of care-robbing fluid, make eyes at it, and then pass it along with a sort of facial expres: sion that suggests he is sohloquizing |—"you certainly look good, but wha | would Thirkield say?” Some day Prof Miller will be president of Howard Jand when that day comes genius anc ability will be recognized. This doing ]2 deanery stunt at $1,700. per ain't treating a fellaw of his ‘ability on the level. Do you know this Caroliniar Jcarpet-bagger is a Hope diamond: that is, he's the rarest gem in cap tivity.” Most every one outside o ‘| Washington thinks he’s the head-pust out at Howard. When they speak o Prof. Miller they mean Howard Uni versity, and when they speak of How. ard University they think they ar talking about Race Adjustment Mil iJler. The two are hooked up, insepa || rately, together. There's only on .| Prof. ‘Miller, and we've got him here +s 1j I dropped in at 609 F street th other day. You know if yo wan ;| baldheaded rumors, and rumors with "out beginning or end, and Want then iJ fresh or warmed over, just make : social call at 609 F. Well, they fel -|to discussing the Elks down there -{and they discussed and cussed bot i|factions. One man said Ben Gaskin =| was the legal brains of the order here -}and another immediately reached i s{hus pocket and pulled out a little ti y|horn through which he blew the glc t\ties of Melendez King. They too e|sides, you can tely on my word fo it. “You saw in a certain newspape e|didn't you, where Melendez Kin ,,{ ent to Richmond and cleaned up o | them,” said one fellow. “Well, Ga: ¢{kins ‘furnished the gun and powde a|and King simply pulled the trigger, e|fetorted another. And then they ba lit, and for a few moments there. ws .-| swinging of arms and hands and th pitching ‘of voices in high C. I finall 0} ducked—I’m not a factionist, and le »,|them wrangling and jangling ove ¢| who is who—King or Gaskins. a g Cee .. » the law. is fresh-roasted peanuts? Well he is. Ben is as bright as they polish them up. Careless fellow, though. Ain't particular whether he wears a prince albert or a sweater to a pink tea function. In fact, would rather not attend a pink tea. Just as leave drink a bottle of Perfect Brew as_a bottle of Clic. Would see a shoe shiner four miles below the firey fur- nace of his Satanic Majesty's realm rather than cough up a nickel for a shine. But the boy knows the law. Just ‘naturally has brilliant mind. If Ben would settle down and make ‘2 feature, instead of a living, of Jaw, there would be nothing to it, with this Blackstonian waif. He's a Square fellow, even if he is pugnacious. He's full of tobasco sauce, and you know when you find a fellow filled up with red pepper he's bound to make some- body sneeze. I remember once Ben and I were talking on law, between drinks, and let me tell you there was only about a minute between, when ‘he said to me, sort of reflective like, “Say Choat,” of course [ain't no kin to Rufus, but that name will answer for the present, “don't you know if it ain't in a fellow it can come out?” Now while this was sort of a Jack Bunsby opinion, it was philosophy allee samee. eye Cogitatirig on philosophy, I can't gee the philosophy of Slaughter mov- ing the Odd Fellows’ Journal to ‘Washington. But then I guess it wasn't his say, It was not for him to reason why; it was not for him to make reply, the ring said move, and that was the end of the sentence Now this man Slaughter, come. to figure on it, is no slouch. He got ‘more out of Morris et al. than any of them—got a hard job. You see he will [have to defend the bunch anc the Supreme Graft Court in the news paper, and it’s awfully hard to con: jstruct a defense out of guilt. Slaugh- 'ter is a bully little sawed-s ff, though Hospitable and bright as 2 silver dol: lar fresh from the mint. If he ha¢ \free reins he would-make a humme: out of The Journal, but a fellow tie: | Gown, like he is, with overseers, hasm a fighting chance to show what's ir him. Turn Slaughter loose without halter or bridle, on the pike, an¢ jhe'd throw dust’ in their eyes. But they will never let him trot agains time, so this sawed-off and boiled. down son of the Blue Grass State wil just naturally have to jog along, with hobbles—just simply stand in the bat |ter's box and hit out fungi flies fo jthe others to. catch. I wish they twould say to Slaughter—“Say, bub Inever mind us, just cut loose with your inshoots.” If they did, and mean Vit—well,, Slaughter would ‘be Slaugh ter, and that means he would sustair this “rep” as a three hundred hitter. =e | I was over to Baltimore last week for a day, and let me tell you there’ ginger in that councilmanie fight ove ‘there around Druid Hill avenue Harry Cummings has got his coat of and sleeves roljed, up, and making” Thermopalae stand, and his antago nists are making a’ Harvard rush o him. It’s an even bet as to who wil win’ out. Harry ought to have th - edge, because he’s in, but he hasn't. talked with several, and they all said i was a close fight with nobody a fa “yorite in the pools. Harry's a goo fighter, and may win out, but if hi does he'll know he was in a fight I'm going over again this week. Bal ||timore is not a bad town, even if the |do favor segregation. Colored peopl - over there are full of hospitality— never spent a cent—and like to en | tertain visitors. If there is one thin . I dote on it is to be entertainec | John Dancy and I are one on thi , proposition. GRATEFUL CITIZENS. ‘Thanks to Senator Curtis. Editor Bee: "Please allow me space in your widely read and newsy paper to em- phasize the splendid services of Sen- ator Charles Curtis, of Kansas, in be- half of the Negro during the closing days of the session of Congress re- cently adjourned. Under our representative form of government, so. forcefully described by Abraham Lincoln in his Gettys- burg speech as ‘a government of the people, by the people and for the peo- ple.” the process of selection for pub- lic ‘trust and service is a serious and far-reaching responsibility.’ That |Americans generally recognize and appreciate this fact is attested by the jong line of patriotic officers and statesmen, who have devoted the best Of their life and service to, the. sub- stantial growth and perpetuity of this great country. ‘The period between the Revolution and the evil war discléses many bnames which make illustrious the pages of our earlier history, while Shining forth with a brilliance which intensifies with the passing of the years are many others which enrich the story of American progress from | Emancipation to the present time. "The heroes of this era were men o! jbrain and determined will; of lofty ideals and noble purpose; men of suck |moral courage as to lead them tc hesitate not to champion the right even though their political or pri yaté fortunes should suffer by the issue. ‘The men who are typical of thi class are loved and revered in ever cabin or more pretentious: dwelling where Negro citizens make thei homes, wherever found in any section of our broad land. Negroes can never forget the las words of the immortal | Sumner "Don’t let the civil rights bill fail” Jand while the cause of justice anc “human liberty in America canno boast another so aggressive a cham pion, still it is encouraging to knoy that there yet remain strong men it | public life who have honest, convic tions, and even though such sent ments be not popular, who have th j|courage to boldly ‘express _ them '|Such san instance occurred in th | United States Senate a few days ag || when Senator Charles Curtis, of Kan -| sas, on, the subject of a constitutiona "amendment for the election of Sena tors by direct vote, spoke with fore and eloquence against the unfair pro Visions ‘with which it was burdene sland which were aimed directly agains f the manhood rights of Negro citizen: Senator Curtis said in part: “As one ‘of the Senators from the State of Kansas, the child of freedom, the home of old John Brown, the ‘ad- vance agent of liberty,’ who gave his life to hasten the conflict which re- ‘sulted in freeing the slaves, I cannot [support the rider or joker placed in the resolution by a majority of the committee.” All honor to the Senator for this bold and noble stand, and all honor to the Negro citizens of Kansas for their wisdom in voting for this brave standard-bearer of human nghts. The whole Negro race is grateful to Senator Curtis, and urges it upon their brothers in Kansas, even as their re- ligious duty, to see to it that he con- tinues to.represent them in the Sen- ate of the United States, where he can be an clement of protection in the preservation of the rights of ten millions ‘of loyal American citizens. Senator Curtis takes his place among the apostles of liberty who wrought so faithfully in the years succeeding the civil war. - What duty more sublime or heritage more noble? . In matters locally important to Ne- groes in the District of Columbia this Senator has stood like a wall. of adamant in favor of every privilege or benefit that by right of citizenship should adhere to black as well as white. 7 ae In the recent bill appropriating funds for District, schools, a just and equitable apportionment’ was had largely through the firm insistence of Senator Curtis. - Long may the American people, es- pecially the Negro part of it, rejoice in the service of Senator Charles Curtis, of Kansas. . JOHN H. PAYNTER. NO LANGSTON PORTRAIT YET. Little Patriotism of Friehds—Report of Treasurer. Editor Washington Bee: Dear Sir: Sometime ago some ref- erence was made in your columns to the efforts made by a few gentlemen of this city to raise a small fund for the purchase of an oil portrait of the late John Mercer Langston, to be presented to the library of How- ard University. Partly in reply to that reference and partly because the public, to whom we made the appeal, are entitled to know the extent of our success, I am sending you the en- closed report of the treasurer, Prof. Geo. Wm. Cook, secretary of Howard University. : It should here be stated that the project referred to had its origin in a_ private conversation between Prof. Geo. W. Cook and one other of the hereinafter named_ contributors, one evening in the University library, while they were viewing other por: traits already in place on the walls of the library. It was Prof. Cook's suggestion that it would be a fine rec- lognition of Prof. Langston’s services to the University, as well as of his distinguished service to his country. to have his portrait in oil placed in the library along with the late Fred- ‘erick Douglass, Wendell Phillips and others of that class of Americans. Shortly afterward a few gentlemen met together with a view to devising some plan for getting the portrait. It was unanimously decided that an appeal should be made to the alumni and friends of the University, and that each person would be asked to limit his subscription to one dollar, the idea being to popularize the project and quickly complete it—A small organization was effected, com- mittees appointed, and the literature required to present the appeal was ordered printed. This was promptly done, and the secretary mailed more than’ 300 circular letters to persons whose names were handed to him. Up to the present time only the fol- lowing persons have responded, and nearly in the order named: Hhenry E. Baker......2s-00-.0+ $2.00 Mrs, E. A. Hackley “and Dr. J. R. Francis (through H. E. | BOKer) snccccercosceneseeess 200 Cyrus J. Adams.....0..s00c02- 1.00 EW, Turner soos cyccticse 1.00 Francis J; Grimke...0..0+c.00. 100 Walter Hi, Brooks..2220200012 100 Thomas Hf. Wright.....i.201 1.00 A. Pierre Albert...0000020001 1.00 Geo. Wm. Cook..........t2l.2 1.00 W. S. Rucker,-Atlanta, Ga... 1.00 | Total collected to date...... $11.00 Of thie amoun:e the follawine nave Of this amount the following pay- ments have been made: To Geo. H. DeReef, secretary, “for postage ......---ececeoe $332 To R. L. Pendleton, for print- ing and furnishing material, letter, heads, receipt blanks and retuen envelopes ....... 825 Total scsscscserarvensvsssene SGT The persons selected to serve of- ficially in the organized committee are the following: Mr. Thomas L. Jones, president, formerly law part- ner of Mr: Langston; Mr. W. Calvin Chase, chairman executive commit- tee; Prof. Geo. W. Cook, treasurer; Mr. Geo. H. DeReef, secretary. There have been some persistent and repeated promises, but the ones who have paid are ail’ named above, soferasTimow. ‘ery respectfully, HENRY E BAKER . River Queen. q Dates are now opened for the sea- son of 1911 for the River Queen. Col. Lewis Jefferson, who has al- ways catered to the wishes of the peo- ple, and Mr. Bensinger, who never fails to do what he can to please the citizens, have made extensive im- provements to the grounds and places under their supervision where the boat will run this summer. There should be no hesitancy in selecting your dates for the excursion season. Now is the time, and the old saying is, delays are dangerous. Col. Lewis Jefferson is well prepared to meet ‘all ‘demands. He has always given the people of this city, first-class accom— modation. He endeavors to please the people regardless of expense. Bvery_park under the supervision of Col. Jefferson has been improved, which’ will make the season of rorr one of pleasure and satisfaction to the patrons of this boat. ‘Apply at the wharf and make your dates. The Week in Society You want your prescriptions carefully and accurately filled from the best drugs obtainable at the most reasonable price. Then patronize the drug stores of Board & McGuire at 1912½ Fourteenth street northwest and at Ninth and U streets northwest. Four graduates in pharmacy regularly employed. You get quality and service of the best. Mrs. Isadora Letcher, assisted by her sister, Miss Lennie Jackson, of Harrisburg, Pa., entertained at a stag party in honor of her husband, Mr. Eugene B. Letcher, at their residence, 1835 Fifth street northwest, on Tuesday evening, March 7. Those present were Messrs. Eugene B. Letcher, Harry Wade, Frank Johnson, William H. Mason, Boone, Brown, Bradley, Smith and Beckwith. Mrs. Lustrena Stephenson, of Keysville, Va., arrived here this week. During her stay she will be the guest of Mrs. Eliza J. Mason and Mrs. Farqueina A. Middleton. If you want pure and fresh drugs, go to Morse's drug store, Twentieth and L streets northwest. Miss A. L. Waytes, of New York, addressed the theological class, also Prof. Miller's class in sociology, at Howard University on Monday morning. Both classes were much impressed with the speaker, as she spoke of the conditions which confronted the men and women of to-day. At 3 p. m. Sunday the speaker addressed the Ebenezer Church, Georgetown, and at 8:30 p. m. spoke to an appreciative audience. The Bible class of Howard University was favored with an interesting address from her on Friday evening. Misses Wright, Clara Church and Emma Hill, of this city, enjoyed a very pleasant trip to Baltimore recently. Messrs. J. H. Green and Frank Wright, of Baltimore, Md., are spending several days here. Mr. J. Frank Blaghum visited Baltimore last week. Mrs. George Cook has returned to this city after a delightful visit to Harrisburg, Pa. The many friends of Miss Bessie Patterson, formerly of this city, are glad to learn of her success in music in Austin, Tex. Nothing funny about it. People just like to deal at the drug stores of Board & McGuire at 1912½ Fourteenth street northwest and at Ninth and U streets northwest, two places "where everybody meets everybody else" for the most delicious ice-cream soda in the city. A reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Jackson, 327 West Fourteenth street, Harrisburg, Pa., on Monday, March 6, in honor of Mrs. George Cook, of this city, who was there visiting. Misses Bertha Roberts and Bertha Brown have returned to this city from Richmond, Va. Mr. Jefferson Clark is visiting in Mobile and Selma, Ala. Dr. $ ^{4} $ I. Toliver, of this city, is in Covington, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. William Cabel, of Cincinnati, Ohio, are visiting friends here. Before returning home they will visit Philadelphia and New York City. Rev. C. C. Alleyne is visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Washington in Charlotte, N. C. Mrs. Bessie Pollard, of Jersey City, is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Rachel Brooks spent the early part of last week in Philadelphia. Mrs. Thomas Christian has returned to her home in Boston after spending a delightful winter here and in North Carolina. Dr. J. W. Morse has the gem drug, store in the northwest. Prescriptions carefully compounded by registered clerks. Dr. Bosfield and Dr. Barnett passed through this city last week, en route to South America, where they will resume practice. Many Baltimoreans attended the indoor athletic meet at Convention Hall last Saturday evening. Mrs. Helen A. Davis, the wife of the late Judge Davis, of Maine, who has been quite ill at home, is able to be up and out again. Miss Emma F. G. Merritt, who has been ill with a severe cold, and her mother, who has also been sick, are well and up again. Mrs. Adline McCabe is now living in New York. Attorney A. W. Scott has been invited to speak in New York City next month. He will go if his business will permit hint. Bring your job work to The Bee office, or address W. Calvin Chase, Jr., 1109 Eye street N. W., or 1212 Florida avenue N. W. Mr. Emett J. Scott, of Tuskegee, Ala., will be in the city in a few days. Mrs. R. C. Bruce, who has been so ill at her home, is slowly improving. It is hoped by her friends that she will be out soon. Mrs. Florence Marshall, of Capitol Hill, who has been dangerously ill for the last ten weeks with appendicitis, is improving rapidly after a severe operation. Mrs. Annie Evans, mother of Mrs. Marshall, has returned to Annapolis, Md., since her daughter has been able to leave her room. The Marsh president of the Estates ment Committee of the C. Y. W. C. A. will be made interesting by Dr. Lucy E. Moten in a travelogue. Miss Louise B. Howard will be at the piano. All are welcome, strangers especially. The social begins at 8 o'clock at the home, 429 T street. The finest cigars in the city are sold at Morse's. drug store, Twentieth and L streets northwest. Bachelor's Club. There is to be organized shortly a bachelor's club, to be composed of some of the leading men in law and business. The club will be composed of such men as Ben and Aaron Gaskins, Harry A. Clark, John E. Collins, W. L. Pollard, Hennens, Robert L. Waring, Royal Hughes and others who have more regard for single happiness than married life. The membership of the club will be increased from time to time. A constitution and by-laws will be adopted as soon as these gentlemen meet. Following the organization of this club will be a young maid's club, which will be composed of the beauties of the city. The Panama Canal. Prof. Dyson, of Howard University, gave an interesting and instructive lecture on the Panama Canal last Friday evening in Rankin Memorial Chapel, under the auspices of the Commercial Club of Howard University. A large and appreciative audience heard him. Judge Terrell in introducing Mr. Dyson, referred to the fact that when the Suez Canal was completed in 1869 there was no young colored Yale graduate like Prof. Dyson to deliver such a lecture before an appreciative colored audience. He spoke also of how Prof. Dyson has made good as a citizen of the Capital of the Nation. The lecture was well illustrated with 100 choice lantern slides. G. U. O. of O. F. Anniversary. The Rising Sun Lodge, No. 1365, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, celebrated its forty-third anniversary by appropriate exercises at Zion Baptist Church, F street Southwest, at 8 o'clock P. M., Sunday last. The program was as follows: Organ Voluntary - Mrs. Jennie Broadus. Anthem (Selected)—Choir. Scriptural Reading—Rev. Luke D. Best, P. N. F. Prayer—Joseph Manning, M. V. P. History of the Lodge—Geo. F. Collins, P. N. F. and P. S. of the lodge. Anthem (Selected)—Choir. Anniversary Sermon—Rev. W. J. Hubbard, M. V. P. Prayer—B. L. Tyler. M. V. P. Vocal Solo (Selected)—J. H. Carroll. N. E. Poem—M. T. Clinkscales, P. N. F. Andrew Johnson, P. N. F. Root of David Lodge, No. 5414, and J. B. Askins, Past D. G. M. Green Mountain Lodge, 1477. Master of Ceremonies—W. C. Martin, Past D. G. M. The officers of the lodge are as follows: N. G. J. F. Brooks; V. G. F. D. Ashton; N. F. J. H. Carroll; P. N. G. Robt. Hayden; P. S. Geo. F. Collins; E. S. J. Ruff; treasurer, W. J. Howard; chaplain, Jos. Manning; P. N. F. Jno. Williams; P. N. F., T. E. Clifford; R. S. to N. G. Jas. Barbee; L. S. to N. G. Bailey; R. S. to V. G., J. B. Lacey; L. S to V. G., J. Marlow; I. G. Edward Washington; warden; J. J. Reenes; advocate, M. T. Clinkscales; delegate, O. H. Association, W. C. Martin; marshal, E. Cunningham, P. G. M. The members of the Phyllis Wheatley Household of Ruth, No. 2203, which was organized and instituted under the supervision of the Rising Sun Lodge, were present in a body. The officers of the Household are as follows: M. N. G., E. Brooks; P. M. N. G., M. Lemans; N. G., M. Tillery; R. N. G., Annie White; treasurer, Stafford Parker; W. R. Grace Lacey, W. P., Georgia Gaskins; W. C., E. Cunningham; R. S. S., M. E Lee; L. S. S., F. Burnett; R. J. S., E. Wright; L. J. S., B. Turner; W. C., N. Burnett; W. U., C. Jones; marshal, R. Jackson, P. N. F. Trustees — Lois Kelley, Mattie Campbell and Lillie Pierce. Delegate to G. H. Association— Lillian Evan. The sermon by Dr. Howard was logical and edifying. The history of the lodge, by P. S. Collins, showed remarkable progress of the lodge financially and otherwise, since its institution, February 28. 1868. The Odd Fellows' Marching Club, of the District of Columbia, was present, and the fine appearance of its members was the subject of general and favorable comment. There were many prominent visitors and members of the order present, and among those introduced by the master of ceremonies were P. M. V. P. Thomas H. Wright, president of the O. H. Association; P. M. V. P. Fisher and Swan, captains of Companies A and B, respectively, Washington, D. C. Patriarchic No. 18; Past D. G. M's. J. H. Coleman and J. B. Askens, F. Powell, D. M. N. G., and M. Murray, D. H. Treasurer. The success of the exercises was largely due to Messrs. J. H. Lee, Henry Edmuns, J. F. Brooks, J. H. Carroll and Jas. Ruffin, the committee on arrangements. West Washington News The Young Ladies' Immediate Relief Association will have their annual sermon preached Sunday evening at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Twenty-ninth street northwest. The Sunday school of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, O street northwest, observed Ladies' Day Sunday afternoon. Addresses were delivered by Mrs. A. L. T. Wayt, of the Boody Bible Institute of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Anna Waddleton, of the Metropolitan A. M. E. school, and an excellent program was presented under the direction of Mrs. Mary E. Benn. The installation services of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Chapter took place Sunday afternoon at Mt. Zion M. E. Church. The pastor, Rev. D. W. Hayes, installed the officers as follows: Mr. William Douglass, President; Mr. A. Williams, Vice President; Mr. William Watts, Secretary. The Chapter is largely attended and accomplishing much good in this section. The Epworth League of Mt. Zion M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon was addressed by Dr. U. G. Martin. Miss Buleah Mitchell, presiding, presented the speaker, who is now a resident physician of the West End. the Heliotrope Circle celebrated their twenty-second anniversary Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. E. Holt, 2518 P street northwest. An excellent musical program was rendered, with several recitations and a history of the Circle, which was read by Miss M. Morgan. The hostess of the evening was Mrs. E. Holt, who invited the guests into the dining-room to a delightful spread, which was enjoyed by them. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. D. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. T. Lewis, Mrs. Alice Johnson, Mrs. Anna Boyd, Mrs. Maggie Thomas, Mrs. Sarah Smith, Mrs. M. Howard, Mrs. L. Palmer, Mr. R. Foster, Mrs. H. Morgan, Miss Nannie Smith, Messrs. L. N. Harris, J. Quander, H. Morgan, Jas. L. Turner and James Smith. Union Light Lodge, No. 1965, G. U. O. of O. F., West Washington, D. C., will celebrate his thirty-first anniversary at Union Wesley A. M. E. Z. Church, Twenty-third street northwest, to-morrow at 8 p. m. Rev. William H. Ferguson will preach the anniversary sermon. Ex-Grand Director James L. Turner will act as master of ceremonies. Henry N. Bowles will read the history of the Lodge. the members of the Order will assemble in the basement of the church at 7 p. m. District Grand Master Pollard and his Executive Board, including ex-Grand Master William L. Huston, have been invited in honor of the occasion. Fairmount Heights On Tuesday night, March 7, 1911, the Fairmount Heights Mutual Improvement Company held its annual election for the year 1911-1912. Mr. W. Sidney Pittman was re-elected President; Dr. W. W. Jones re-elected Vice President; Mr. James F. Armstrong was elected Secretary, to succeed Mr. Charles E. Payne; Mr. R. W. Gilliam was elected Treasurer, to succeed Mr. Walter S. Crouse; Mr. Walter S. Crouse was elected Business Manager, to succeed Mr. James F. Armstrong, and Mr. M. Charity was elected Attorney, to succeed Mr. R. W. Gilliam. The Fairmount Heights Citizens' Association, of which Serg't Frank Coalman is President, and Mr. James A. Campbell Secretary, is planning to hold a banner meeting March 28, 1911. This Association, with Capital Heights Citizens' Association, has just let the contract for building a waiting station, at Sixty-first and C streets northeast. The Fairmount Heights Citizens' Association also has before it the matter of erecting a two-story public school building, for which it secured a levy of $2,500 from the authorities of Prince George County, Md. The entire credit for these substantial improvements is due to the Fairmount Heights Citizens' Association, under the leadership of their worthy Presidents. The living presidents of this Association are Prof. W. D. Nixon, teacher in the M Street High School; Mr. W. Sidney Pittman, the noted architect, and Rev. A. H. Strother, the founder of the First Baptist Church in Fairmount Heights. With the newly-elected President, the Association hopes to do much for the community. BARGAIN WEEK AT THE HOWARD The management takes great pleasure in announcing that owing to the great success of the Black Patti Show, they have arranged with Mr. Voekel, the manager and owner of this great company, to remain another week. As a courtesy to the patrons and the management, consent has been obtained to play at reduced prices, giving all an opportunity to see this great aggregation. New features will be presented nightly. Black Patti. The most successful engagement that Madame Sissettera Jones, otherwise Black Patti, has ever had has been at the Howard Theater this week. Madame Jones' first introduction to the people of this city was made by the late Gov. Martin at the Asbery Church. To-day she is a star and drawing-card wherever she goes. She is ably assisted by Mr. John Larkins, as Ras Jenkins and King Rastus; Al. F. Watts, Miss Jennie Pearl, Lewis Hunter and others. The choruses were very good. The jungle drill was a very happy feature in the show. Mr. Frank Sutton and Miss Ruby Taylor are great acquisitions to the company. Madame Jones is just the same to-day as she was twenty years ago. She is remarkably preserved. Her carriage is erect, dignified and charming. Her diamonds are shown to an advantage. They are brilliant. John Larkin is one of the most clever actors upon the American stage. He reminds one of the late Ernest Hogan. He is natural as well as funny, and keeps his audience in a continuous roar of laughter. Those who have not seen the show should not fail to go, as it will be at the Howard next week. INSPECTOR GENERAL ENTERTAINS. Grand Master E. H. Morris Guest of Honor—An Elaborately-Prepared Dinner, Music and Sneezes. One of the most elaborately-prepared dinners that has ever been served at any private function was the dinner last Monday evening by Inspector General James O. Holmes at his most elegantly-appointed residence, 811 Twenty-first street northwest. The occasion was a dinner to Grand Master Edward H. Morris, of Chicago, Ill., Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of the United States. Mr. Morris and Editor Henry P. Slaughter, of the Odd Fellows Journal, who had been in Philadelphia, Pa., all day on business in connection with the Order, arrived in the city Monday evening over the Pennsylvania Railroad, and accompanied by Editor Henry P. Slaughter, and repaired to the palatial residence of Mr. Holmes, where the Grand Master and his escort were greeted by the host, Mr. Holmes; ex-Grand Master W. L. Houston, Mr. David H. Warner, Recorder H. L. Johnson and Mr. W. Calvin Chase. The parlor was gorgeously decorated with palms and flowers, and prior to the guests being invited to the dining-room, sweet strains of music poured forth, which reminded one of that sentiment which gives vigor to the body and repose to the heart, "Music has its charms; it harmonizes mankind, softens the rude and calms the boisterous mind." The guests having been invited to repair to the beautifully-illuminated dining-room, where a most artistic table was set, lavishly decorated with cut-flowers, and in the center of the table were bunches of forget-me-nots. The dinner was prepared and served T. MR. J. ORTWAY HOLMES. in courses by Mrs. Ella Sewell, a member of the Household of Ruth. Mrs. Sewell spared neither pains nor labor in making the occasion one that will never be forgotten by those present. She is an adept and an honor to the Household of Ruth and the encomiums that were. bestowed upon Mrs. Sewell were no more than what she deserved. At the conclusion of the well-prepared repast, Mr. David Warner, who acter as toastmaster, introduced the guest of honor, Mr. Morris, who made one of those witty speeches that always elicits applause and merriment. The next speaker was the Recorder of Deeds, Mr. Henry Lincoln Johnson, who, in his usual matter-of-fact manner, caused a continuous roar of laughter. He was followed by Mr. W. Calvin Chase, after which Editor Henry P. Slaughter was introduced, and the host, Mr. James O. Holmes, said that it gave him pleasure to be able to entertain the Grand Master of Odd Fellows, Mr. Morris, for whom he had the highest regard and consideration. He referred to the time that he first met the Grand Master and how his appreciation and respect had grown for him. Complimented, ex-Grand Master Houston wished for him, as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Odd Fellows, success. Grand Master Morris suggested that Mr. Houston speak, because he wished for him a life tenure of office. Judge Houston made a very timely response. The toastmaster's remarks were full of humor and agreeableness. Many high compliments were paid Grand Master Morris, who will leave for Japan and other great countries of the world shortly. He left Tuesday morning for Chicago, Ill., with fond memories of the dinner to his honor by the Inspector General of Odd Fellows. Aida Overton Walker Aida Overton Walker, the clever singing and dancing comedienne, who has been engaged this season by Messrs. Barton and Wiswell to support S. H. Dudley, of "The Smart Set" company, which is the current attraction at the Howard Theater, has three little nephews who are very fond of apples. Their ages range from five to eleven years, and they !!WarOnPrices!! HOWARD THEATRE ONE WEEK MORE MCH. 20to25 Black Patti SHOW MATINEES 25 cents NIGHTS 25&50 cents NO HIGHER ENTIRELY NEW FEATURES THIS WEEK 1000 Seats 25c New Features Nightly River Queen SEASON OF 1911 SECURE DATES THE FIRE The River Queen is a safe as well as clean boat. It is the boat for the people. Up-to-date service will be given to all patrons of this boat. Every wharf where the boat lands is safe and the parks are well lighted and the people well protected from the weather. OFFICE AT WHARF are very bright. One day their mother placed a barrel of russets in the attic because they were not quite ripe enough to eat. When the mother, whose name is Carlin, sought the attic to get something from a trunk, she came full upon her sons surrounded by apple cores. At her approach two of her boys drew closer together, but the third, a little distance off, lay on his stomach contentedly munching an apple, and apparently paid no attention to his mother's entrance. "Jim, Tom and Albert!" she exclaimed reproachfully, "didn't I tell you not to touch the fruit? What have you all been doing?" "We know that, mamma," replied Albert, the eldest, "but you see we are not really eating them. We are just playing the Garden of Eden. Tom and myself are Adam and Eve and Jim over there is the serpent trying to lead us to our downfall by showing how good the apples are." "But," persisted Mrs. Carlin, "you two must have been eating apples. Jim hasn't done it all, because I see as many as ten cores around you." "That's all right," replied Tom with a chuckle, "we've all been taking turns being the serpent." Will Get a Large Sum. Attorney Thomas L. Jones, who has some land up on Meridian Hill, will realize several thousand dollars by the recent condemnation of property in that vicinity. The Man. Among the five races of people striving for supremacy in intellectual development, the Negro or black race is destined to and is sure to leave an indelible stamp upon the ever-interesting pages of racial history. That many such impressions have already been made is strongly recognized by all honest and impartial writers and historians. Phyllis Wheatley, fresh from the shores of Africa, and thrown among Americans of refinement and culture, proved what lies dormant in the ebony skins of those who hunger and thirst after enlightenment. Frederick Douglass, though born a slave, died a world-renowned orator, and was one of the most potent forces that labored for the breaking of those chains that held our people in bondage. H. O. Tanner, in painting, has blazed mortal images on the scroll of time. It was left to Paul Lawrence Dunbar to catch the spirit of tradition and preserve the beautiful dialect, myths and fables of the American Negro that found their birth during the darker days. Booker T. Washington, of our own time, has harnessed the secrets of industrial training and its wonderful influence on a new and striving people to the extent that his works have already won for him an imperishable name. Beginning with a shed, he now has a school that is practically a city. It has been given to but few individuals, white or black, to have won the respect and good will of all nationalit es as has this "Moses" of the black race. These names are a few of the most illustrious who have proved conclusively that all the Negro needs is a fair chance and he will "make good" in most any line of racial development. After thinking over the strong characters above mentioned, we have our claims to recognition, more indelibly yet, stamped upon the pages of history by the doings and works of S. Coleridge Taylor, the first great Negro composer. S. Coleridge Taylor was born in London, England, in 1875. His father was a full-blooded African, who received his education in the medical profession in London. He married an English woman, and the subject of our sketch is the happy result of this union. When only a little child, Coleridge began to display a wonderful talent for music, and at an early age began the study of the violin under Joseph Beckwith, who taught him for about seven years. About this period, Col. Herbert A. Walters became interested in him and paid for the remainder of his education. In 1890 he entered the Royal College of Music and began a more serious study of the secrets of violin playing, with all the necessary collateral studies. In 1893 he won a free scholarship in open competition which entitled him to three-years' instruction at the Royal College of Music. Another year supplemented this three, which, with the three he had spent in the college prior to winning the scholarship, made him spend seven years as a student in the Royal College of Music. This shows that, though greatly talented, he felt that one should have a long and severe professional training before entering upon the stage of life—a thought well worth us pondering over. That this boy showed precocity in his musical development is proven by the fact that he had not been studying at the Royal College for more than one year when he had written a composition for strings that his composition teacher, Dr. C. Villers Stanford, thought had enough merit to have it performed in public. His Works. On November 11, 1898, the first number from his great "Hiawatha Trilogy," composed while he was yet a student, was performed at a students' concert at the Royal College of Music and met with immediate success. It was afterwards produced by several of England's leading choral societies. His fresh, original melodies, ingenious rhythms, simple themes, grand and noble harmonic development, rich and ever enchanting modulations, not only caught the hearts of his auditors, but also those of his many critics. Taylor's great work, "Hiawatha's Trilogy," was not planned at first as a whole and continuous composition. "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast," of which I have spoken, was first produced November 11, 1898. In response to a special invitation of the committee of the North Staffordshire Musical Festival "The Death of Minnehaha" was written and produced under the composer's own direction at Hanley October 26, 1899. This part met with the same and possibly more flattering success than the former. The third section or part, "Hiawatha's Departure," combined with the other two sections, were produced together, making the great "Hiawatha Trilogy," at Royal Albert Hall, London, March 22, 1900, the composer himself conducting. This triple production, known generally as the "Hiawatha Trilogy," is considered by many critics the composer's 'masterpiece. A work of great beauty. The overture to the "Song of Hiawatha," for full orchestra, a distinct work from those mentioned, was performed at the Norwich Musical Festival of 1899, for which it was especially composed. Other noted works that have been produced in England are "Ballade in A Minor," performed at Gloucester Festival of 1898; "Meg Blane," an orchestral and choral rhapsody, was conducted by the composer at the Sheffield Musical Festival in 1902. His soul-inspiring sacred cantata "The Atonement" was given at Hereford Festival, September 0, 1903, the composer conducting. This grand work was also admirably produced on April 18, 1906, by the S. Coleridge Taylor Choral Society of Washington, make them in time standard concert numbers. Aside from the works mentioned, he has written many songs, anthems, string and piano compositions that space will not permit me to list. He has also scored much success in writing the music to the great theatrical productions given under the direction of the renowned English actor, Beerbohm Tree. International Reputation Though Mr. Taylor is now only 36 years of age, he has to his credit an intern onal reputation of which any white musician, however great, would not be ashamed to possess. Louis C. Elson, a great critic, writing of Taylor and his great book, "Twenty-four Negro Melodies," says: "In every phase of conversation Mr. Coler:dge Taylor impressed one as being a man of all-round intelligence." Booker T. Washington in his fine preface to the same volume, says: "It is especially gratifying at this time, when interest in the plantation songs seems to be dying out with the generation that gave them birth, when the Negro song is in too many minds associated with 'rag' music and the more reprehensible 'coon song, that the most cultivated musician of his race, a man of the highest esthetic ideals, should seek to gve permanence to the folk songs of his people by giving them a new interpretation and an added dignity." Mr. Thomas Tapper, the erudite writer, theorist and lecturer, in the ed torials of the Musician for October, 1904, writes in the following strain: "Personally, Coleridge Taylor is a man who makes a distinct impression of carnestness and enthusiasm. 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Speaking of this last production at Washington brings to mind one of the grandest renditions the "Trilogy" has had, which occurred November 16, 1904, at Convention Hall, Washington, D. C. S. Coleridge Taylor, at the invitation of this great society, came to America and personally directed this notable rendition. The chorus, which was taught and drilled by Prof. John T. Layton, numbered about 200 fine voices, and it was supported on this occasion by a full orchestra. One who saw the glorious sight and heard those wonderful strains could never forget the occasion. On the evening following this great event the same society produced for the first time Coleridge Taylor's three grand choral ballads, whch were dedicated and especially written for it. They were "Beside the Ungathered Rice Lay," "He Dwelt by Great Venewaha's Side" and "Loud He Sang the Song of David." The poems were written by Longfellow. Other works by Coleridge Taylor are: "Blind Girl of Castel Cullee," words by Longiellow; "Quinnet for Clarinet and Strings," Op. 6; "Sorrow Songs," Op. 57, poems by Rosetti; "Nouet for Pianoforte, Strings and Wind," Op. 3; "Symphony in A Minor," Op. 7; "Solemn Prelude for Orchestra," Op. 40; "African Romances," Op. 17; "Afr-can Suite." Op. 35; "Twenty-four Negro Melodies," transcribed by S. Coleridge Taylor. This last-mentioned work should be in the library of every earnest Negro pianist and musician, as in this work Mr. Taylor has shown his great love for things racial and has put harmonies to these simple and yet great folk melodies that bring them up to as being 'fully alive.' His conversation is rapid; his listening faculty well developed; his desire for knowledge is constantly in evidence, and yet the fundamental impression is that here is a sincere, simple, earnest man, who loves his art and is happy beyond telling that he may, as 'Jacob of old, serve.' From these few estimates, given at random, we see that Mr. Taylor has planted the flag securely upon the musical shores of time. In summing up the accomplishments of this great and renowned Negro musician, who has over 75 published works to his credit; who has met with the most flattering critical notices from the greatest critics; who has mastered the violin, harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, form and all the other varied subjects that go to make up a thorough musician; who has traveled extensively and met musicians of all climes; who has made an imperishable reputation as a composer, conductor, teacher and violinist, we are delighted to say he has not lost his head. Modesty, sincerity, manliness, hospitality and friendliness seem stamped indelibly in his noble character. Read between the lines, students and musicians. Though a genius of the first order, yet he found it necessary to get a broad musical training as a foundation upon which to erect his wonderful musical mansions. Let every musician of our race emulate his example, labor as he has, with noble and worthy ideals ever in the front, and the wonderful art that he has so grandly beautified will advance still more rapidly, and as time rolls on, who knows that we may not be able to discover a second, third or fourth Coleridge Taylor, but all of whom will speak as he does, in each one's own original and peculiar manner. S=L KIDNEY BLADDER and LIVER Remedy FOR RETENTION AND INCONTINENCE OF WRINE. Inflammation of the Kidneys, Constipation. Drain in the back. It removes Uric acid from the blood, thereby relieving Rheumatism and many other long-standing diseases of the Kidneys & Bladder due from habit-forming drugs. Tyree & Co. Druggists S. E. Cor. Wash., D. C. 15th & H st.N.E. A J. H. Kennedy PROPRIETOR OF Special Liquor Sale Every Saturday. Twenty-six million dollars were sent back home to Italy in 1910 by Italians living in this country, according to statistics compiled by postoffice authorities here. It is stated by postal authorities that there is no special delivery of mail in the Philippine Islands. Letters bearing special delivery stamps and addressed to the islands will be treated the same as ordinary delivery mail. From March 3, 1910, to March 2, 1911, seventy-seven persons were convicted of violation of the excise laws, according to the annual report of the Excise Board. From November 1, 1999, to October 31, 1910, 519 retail and 126 wholesale licenses were granted. Report comes from Montgomery, Ala., that a harvest is being reaped in the South by selling Bibles in which Christ, the angels and various Scripture characters are "colored." The Bible usually sells for from 75 cents to $1, but with the illustrations pasted in they are selling for $10 on installment plan. Fifty years ago—March 4—the immortal Lincoln became President of the United States. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administered the oath of office. The Alabama Legislature adopted a resolution requesting President Taft to pardon the five men who are serving a term in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta for neonage. Mr. Charles D. Hilles, now Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, was the special guest at dinner of Secretary Norton last week. Mr. Hilles admitted that he had decided to undertake the work, with every knowledge of the sacrifices secretarial goats are expected to make. Judge DeLacy, in addressing the mass meeting of the colored Y. W. C. A. at the Third Baptist Church, said: "Although women do not vote, they have great influence over the men who vote, and should use it for the uplift and moral righteousness of the community." There were other speakers also. Lessons from His Life. The Moose House 625 D Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. RESERVE HORSES FOR WAR Switzerland's Remarkable Method of Preparing For Rapid Mobilization of Har Troops. In Switzerland the state is part owner of horses used by reserves. It purchases a remount at three and a half years old, and the soldier pays half the cost of the horse to the government, together with the difference between its cost and the price that the horse fetches at auction, for all horses are sold by auction to the men. After every year of training the government refunds one-tenth of the original half cost to the man, and at the end of ten years the horse becomes the absolute property of the soldier. In this manner the soldier is not only always well mounted, but as he keeps his horse with him at his home his mobilization problem is of the simplest nature. The average price of these Swiss troop horses is about £45, says Bally's Magazine, and as most of these horses are imported from Ireland and north Germany their price is considerably higher than it would be in Great Britain. Thus the state secures the services of a horse for an annual outlay of about £41 10s. But there are certain other expenses which must be included in this estimate, such as the cost of the establishment for remount depots, etc., which raises the total cost of horses for the Swiss government to about £8 12s, a year. ROADS IN CHINA. They Are Narrow and Crooked and Edged With Ditches. The Chinese road is private property, a strip taken from somebody's land. This is done much against the will of the owner, since he not only loses the use of it, but also still has to pay taxes on it. One consequence is that it is wide enough for only one vehicle, and carts can pass one another only by trespassing on the cultivated land. To prevent this the farmers dig deep ditches by the roadside. As the surface wears away and the dust blows off it gradually grows lower, and after awhile it becomes a drain for the surrounding fields. A current forms in the rainy season, which still further hollows it out, and thus has arisen the proverb that a road a thousand years old becomes a river. Those whose lands are used for roads naturally prefer to have the roads run along the edge of their farms instead of cutting across them, and this accounts for the fact that Chinese roads are often so crooked that one may have to go a considerable distance to reach a place that is in reality but a few miles away. This always interests the stranger. Only Pursuing His Profession A Brooklyn magistrate recently had four darkies who were caught in a gambling raid before him. The first of the lot to be brought to the bar was an undersized man, with a comical face as black as night. The dialogue between the magistrate and the prisoner created some merriment in the court. "What is your name?" inquired the magistrate sternly. "Mah name's Smiff," replied the darky. "What is your profession?" "I's a locksmith by trade, sah." "What were you doing when the police broke into the room last night?" "Judge, I was pursuin' mah profession. I was makin' a bolt for the door." "Officer," said the magistrate, with a merry twinkle in his eye, "lock Smith up."-New York Tribune. The Art of Overlooking. Nobody can live long in the world and not admit that the words "nothing for nothing" contain a sad amount of truth. He is of course a fool who does not count the cost so far as the future is concerned, but scarcely less a fool is he who does not overlook past costs. If we have any good or delightful thing in this life, at all hazards let us not taint our enjoyment by considering what we gave for it. Was it more than we could afford? Never mind. We have afforded it; we have made our purchase. Let us take off the ticket with the price and burn the receipt. There are items in life's ledger which must be overlooked unless we would spend all our days in balancing closed accounts.—London Spectator. How She Rules Him. "Stinpblint's wife certainly has remarkable success in managing him. I wonder how she does it." "When he undertakes to deny her anything she really wants she threatens to sue him for divorce." "Does he care so much for her, then?" "Oh, no, it's not that, but he figures that it is cheaper to let her have her own way than it would be to either defend the suit or pay allmony."—Chicago Post. A Bad Start. "A man always looks foolish when he proposes," said the frank young woman. "Yes," answered Mr. Meekton, "and I have evidently failed to overcome the absurd Impression I made on Henrietta on that occasion."—Washington Star. Social Paradox. "It's impossible for me to dress on $5,000 a year." "Well, my love, you must wear less." "Don't be silly! You know perfectly well that the less I wear the more it costs."—Judge's Library. Common sense is instinct, and enough of it is genius.—H. W. Shaw. HIS CONTRIBUTION By MARTHA HOTCHKISS Mr. Keating was a young man who had a natural gift as a financial operator. Only twenty-six years old, he had carried through several deals in stocks. He had met Miss Ethel Lamb, who was quite willing to marry him. Not that he had asked her, for he had not; he wished to get himself in better financial shape before doing so. "Mr. Keating," she said to him one evening, "I am so anxious to make a little money. I want it for a certain purpose. It's something I can't tell you about, for I have promised not to tell any one. You see, there are several of us interested in it, and I would not be justified in telling their secret." "Certainly not. Some social move, I suppose?" "No, it's not social." "Oh, you are going in for some of these fads the rich women are taking up—woman voting, helping women operatives who strike or something of that kind." "Nothing of the sort. I see you have got a wrong impression entirely, so I'll have to tell you." And she did. They were going to endow a colored church. "That's a laudable object, and I'd be very mean not to help you. Would a hundred dollars do?" "We wish to make ten thousand. Now, it seems to me that if you would give us a—what do you call it?" "A tip?" "Yes; a tip when some stock you are going to make money in is going up, so that we can buy some of it. We can make all we want—" "In one fell swoop." "Yes, that's it. Without having to beg it in little lots, get up fairs and all that sort of thing." "Very well. I'm thinking of a little scheme now. If it comes to anything I'll let you know." Not long after that Mr. Keating called on Miss Lumb and asked if he could speak to her without being overheard. She shut all the doors, and he said to her in a low tone: "If I give you a tip you be sure not to tell any one?" "Certainly." "Well, buy Jimberjaw Lead. You'll make your $10,000. But if you should lose I'll stand your loss myself." Miss Ethel Lamb thanked her informer, though she said it wouldn't be quite fair for him to stand any loss. Still, since there wouldn't be any loss there wouldn't be anything for him to stand. The next day she went to a friend who was a stockbroker and told him that she had received a tip on Jimberlaw Lead and asked him to buy some of the stock for her. She had no money to put up for a margin, but he told her that if she would convince him that the tip was reliable he would buy some stock for her without any margin Miss Lamb remembered her promise, but considering the cause she was working for warranted her breaking it concluded to tell him provided he would promise solemnly not to tell a single person. He promised, and she told him that the tip had come from Mr. Keating. He opened his eyes, but said nothing, and the next morning she received a notice of the purchase of 500 shares of Jimberjaw Lead. As soon as she had left the office the broker told his partners that Keating had tipped a lady he (the broker) happened to know Keating was attentive to that there was to be a movement in Jimberjaw Lead. This was done in the private office, where no one except the members of the firm could hear. A number of customers doing business with the firm were quietly advised to buy a little of the stock without having been given the source from which the information about it came. But the clerks, seeing large orders for the shares going into the exchange, took filers and confidentially told the clerks of other offices. Very soon the price of Jimberjaw Lead began to rise, at first slowly, but in time rapidly. Then it began to jump. One morning Miss Lamb was informed by her broker that she had a profit of $6,000. Would she sell? She said she would like first to ask her tipper. She telephoned Keating for information, who told her to hold on and she would surely make her $10,000. This information she communicated to her brokers, and it radiated in many directions. There were large sales of Jimberjaw Lead for a few days, the stock gaining and losing in price alternately; then it began to go down. Suddenly a large lot was dropped on the market, and Miss Lamb's profit was wiped out. From that time forward it sank slowly until she had lost some $3,000. She sent for Mr. Keating. "What shall I do?" she moaned. "I've lost money I can't pay." "Didn't I tell you I would stand your loss?" "Yes, but I don't like to have you do that. Besides, the church!" "I'll take care of the church." This somewhat reassured her. "I am abundantly able to give $10,000 to your church project since I have sold out shares that have been on my hands for two years at a handsome profit. You enabled me to do so." "I How?" "By confiding my secret to another." "You wretch!" "I forgive you on one condition—that you help me to spend the profits as my wife." James H Wirslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER, ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABL& . TWELFTH AND R& STREETS, N. W. 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E, BELL A DUCK HARD TO KILL The Screaming Walloon Is Something of a Diver Too, The screaming walloon ts a bard duck to kill. Its hide ts very tough and ts thickly covered with feathers and down. Besides, the bird Is 2 Breat diver, one of the kind that used to “dive at the fash” when bunted with’ the old arm that flashed when fired. .It 1s of very little value for ta- ble use, being so tough. The only way to manage It at all ts to skin" it and parboll It in a big pot with plenty of water, The negroes make caps of walloon skins. “They are great ducks for diving,” says a well known Tred Avon river progger. “They can dive quicker, go down deeper, remain under water long- er and come up farther away than any other duck that frequents our wa- tera. 1 remember once I succeeded tn killing a walloon, and, belng short of game for the table, I determined to cook my bird. I got a negro to akin tt, giving bim the hide for his trouble. After being cleaned we put It In a great pot full of water and under it Kindled a hot fire. After awhile I wanted to see how. the cooking of my Guck progressed and lifted the top off ' the bolling pot, but there was so much | steam escaping 1 could not see into the pot and struck a match over it. The blamed walloon, sir, dived at the fash of the match. It disappeared and bas never been seen alpce.”—-Haltimore Sun. \ WINTER ~ * ROMANCE # MCOUAD (Copyright, 1910, by Associated Literary : Press.) as he was the biggest of the buys and could lick any one of them he felt that he had the best chance, He was 50 fog to marry Miss Seymour or know the reason why, When he began to betray signs of bis love bis fatber ‘took him out to the barn and turned on him to say: “Now, Jed Smith, don't you go and make to ding dang fool of yourself!" It was plain, sensible talk, but Jed wouldn't take it that way. He was a poor reader, but he had digested so many love novels that be wasn't going to let go without a try for it. He bad drawn the schoolma’am on bls hand sled, be bad skated witb her, they bad s}id down hilt together, he bad brought her the biggest apples of any one. but there was really nothing Ip these things to arouse her romance, and be realized that romance must come be- fore love. After thinking over It for ten long nights and losing hours of sleep he got bis plan, ‘The school- ma'am must be abducted and be must rescue her. At first the trouble seem- ed to be to And the-abductor, but Jed Smith bad a way with him. Having got the pest biggest boy in the district out to the barn with him, he unfolded his plan and added: “Jim, you've got to bear the scbool- ma'am away, and I've got to rescue her, You've got to turn your coat wrong side out and wear a mask and speak In a hoarse voice. In resculog her I've got to give you a mighty good Ucking, but as I am golog to give you 50 cents you mustn’t mind that.” Jim demurred, He didn't want to abduct a schoolma’am, and he didn't want to be licked. He came to St in time, however. Fifty cents in cash ‘was not to be sneered at, and he would be lcked if he refused to enter Into the plot. It took some little time to perfect the details, but at last every: thing was ready. Jed’s old father saw fresh “signs,” and he took him to task again. “Jed,” he sald, “if you are golng to make a fool of yourself In any way, then look out for me!" In winter, especially on a cloudy day, {t begins to get dark soon after 4 o'clock In the afternoon. The school ma’am had often to stay after schoo had been dismissed to look over the work for the next day. She bad only half a mile to go when ready. Some tlmes two or three pupils stayed and walked along with her: sometimes she was alone. Luck alded the con spirators. It was young Jim Andrew: who was to do the abducting part His father’s barn was near the schoo! house, and be could both watch anc have a horse ready harnessed. Je Smith was to be waiting up the road. One afternoon the signal was given and the plot was afoot. The teacher bad remained until almost 6. She was just donning cloak and kat wher a masked villain appeared before he and announced In an awful voice: “Come with me! If you scream o struggle {t means death!” Miss Seymour was properly shocked She had never seen a masked villal: before. No man, holding a peact stone in his mouth to make his role terrible, had ever thus addressed her She thought she recognized the figure and there was a sometblog about th terrible voice that sounded familiar but she grew faint, her knees weak ened, and she was about to sit dow: when the villain seized ber with : atip of steel and bore her out to hi sleigh. She screamed and struggled but she had to go. Jed Smith hae sald that it would be all the better fo the plot {f she screamed and strug gled. More credit would be due bic for rescutng ber. What nelther of the plotters ha counted on was that some one migh come driving along the highway at th critical moment. Some one did come He was a man without romance {p hi soul, He was driving a fast borse t a cutter, and when the masked ma swung the seboolina’am Into his sletg! and started off at a gallop the strat ger followed on and cracked his whi and shouted to let the girl know tha belp was at hand. She beard him, an so did Jim and bis horse. In fact, th hofse ran away, and just as be reache: the polot where the rescuer stoo waiting be sbled into a drift an things were upset, Jed jumped for { ward, but he bad scarcely’ roared out “Die, villain!" when be was knocke silly by the stranger. Then the strug gling Jim caught It, The schoolma‘ar was pulled out of the robes and blan kets and stood one side, and then he rescuer went In to have some fun wit abductor and rescuer, He stood them on their beads in th drifts; be jammed them about; be wal loped then up and down, and wher they shouted for mercy be wallope the barder, Then, when tired out, b llfted the girl Into bis cutter aud drov A. Vision | Are you bl, sire” / I looked up dazed, 1 mate xo reply, | tor 1 was engaged in getting my bear- "toes. “This is the Tower?" I asked pres- ently. “Yes, air.” 1 was sitting on a bench in an open court in the Tower of London. Before me was a plece of pavement different from the rest, some fifteen or twenty feet square and In Its center @ plate on which was an inscription. 1 re membered being the evening before in the quarters of one of the Tower officials, and that was all. How I came to be seated on the bench in the early morning 1 have never to this day fully determined. At 11 1 bad started fof my lodgings In Oxford “street, but I could not remember golng , there. One of the Tower attendants, commonly called “beefeaters,” bad roused me. If how I came to be there Is a mys- tery, what I saw there Is a still greater one. I bad-been sitting 2 long while. Of that T'was fully conscious. Whether ‘it was night or day I have no recollec- ‘ton, but the scené I witnessed seems to me to have been enacted in the day. My first remembrance {s bearing shouts of “Long live Queen Mary!” but they seemed to come from without the inclosure. Within a few persons bur- ried by silently, as if in preparation for some moinentous event. They were all sertous, and ona or two of them were in tears. Then I was conscious of a number of persons sitting with me about the square bit of pavement, though the seats on which they sat were of rough hewn wood. The men wore trunks, | hose, doublets and hats decorated with | feathers, the women stomachers and {large ruffed collars. Covering the | square place on the pavement I have mentioned was a platform on which ) rested a rectangular block of wood | about two feet high and hollowed at -] the top on both sides. Beside it, lean- ‘| ing on a buge ax, was a tall figure in '| tight Atting costume. Those about the platform, which was plainly a scaffold, | wore serious countenances, Withut | the Tower inclosure { heard sounds in- dicating commotion: “The duke's fin- | ished; death to all traitors!” A man | sitting nest me whispered to another, -| “It's all over up on-the bill.” 1] A horror crept over me. I would ‘gladly have gone away, but had no | power to move. Looking dows toward -| the other end of the court where there || were buildings for dwelling purposes, | I saw a lovely apparition at a window, -}a young girl apparently from seven. ‘|teen to tweoty years old. At the -| same thme I heard the rumbling of s -|cart, Two young girls attendant on i}the one at the window tried to draw 1| her away, but she would not go. “It 1s the body of her husband,” I .| heard some one say, “He's been exe ‘| ented on Tower bill.” 2] When the cart had passed there | was an interval that my memory fall ‘| to fll, but the next scene was the opening of the door under the window r| at which the young Indy had appeared and she came out with an officer, at -| tended by the two girls 1 had seer 1| with her and a priest. She came to 1} ward the scaffold reading from a book »| and praying. When she reached the -| scaffold she ascended the steps with .|as much composure as if she wer °| going to her chamber and stood walt +|tog for silence. When it came sb -| spoke to the people, but 1 bave n¢ | remembrance of what she sald. Ther x| she knelt, prayed and asked permis s| ston of the priest to say a psalm, -| These religious features ended, sh 1] took off ber gloves and her kerchiet r | which she handed to one of her maids -| and loosened her gown. The execu | tloner knelt before her and asked for giveness for what he was about to do 1] The girl then tied a handkerchief ove t] her eyes with her own hands, Grop ¢| ing for the block, she asked, “Wher - | 1s It?" Guided to it, she knelt and ial 8 | her neck on it, saying, “Lord, Into th: 0] hands 1 commend my spirit.” The las n| I remember was the ax swinging ore h | her. -| “Have you been sitting bere al | night, sir?” asked the attendant. t| “I don't know. 1 have a vague reco! | lection gradually comtng back to me e|having followed last night when | started to go home a figure dressed 1 i | singular costume.” 1] At that moment my eyes rested o -| the plate in the center of the marke | square, I saw the name Lady Jan 1} Grey. I read that she, Anne Boley: land Catherine Howard were all exe n| cuted there. My horror of the nigh - | before returned. I rose and was stag c| gering away when the attendant, pul h| ting his arm through mine, assiste me, taking me to the gate and callin e|a cab forme. I was driven to m - | lodgings and did not leave them for A Pardon “ “You, boy: Come out o” that and help bring on the wood.” So called the mate of a steamboat on the Mississippi to a pale faced boy lying tp bls bunk, It was at night, and the weather was stormy. “I can't; I'm sick.” “Yon hain't goin’ to work yer pas- sage on this yere boat sojern there. Git up, I say, and carry your toad.” The boy made a feeble attempt to vise, but falled. The mate seized a stick of wood and held It over the in- valid. “You git ap or I'll brain you!” Fear gave the boy additional strength, and be managed to pull bim- self out and stagger over the gang plank to a wood plle which the deck hands were transferring to the boat. He worked as best he could till the task was floished, then crawled back to his bunk and fell falnting In it. This boy, Robert Stewart, was so Poor that in order to get from New Orleans to St Louls he was obliged to work bis passage on a steamboat. The mate was a powerful man, and the boy, who was ill with a fever, was completely at his mercy. What made the act still more brutal was that there were plenty of deck hands to do ‘the work without calling out a sick ‘boy, There was something fendish in ‘the mate's nature that led him to this act of cruelty, Years passed meanwhile, That sick boy was moving !n ote direction, while the mate who had tyraunized over bim and bad nearly cost bim his life was moving in another The one was rislog, the other sinking. Schooled in adversity, Robert Stewart possessed that within bim which enabled him to triumph over obstacles, the hardships he bad endured furnishing a spur to send bim onward and upward. Suc- cessfal tp his own affairs, the people Intrusted him with theirs. In time his name became known to every one in Missouri. He rose to be gorernor. One day a man was brought to the governor from the penitentiary as an applicant for pardon. He was a large, powerful fellow, and the moment the governor looked at him he started. Then he scrutinized the criminal long and closely. Without speaking he turned to his desk, picked up the pa: per on which the man's pardon had been made gut and wrote his name at the bottom of It. Before banding it to the prisoner hesaidtohim: , “I fear it will be useless, pethape wrong, for me to grant you this par don.” ts ‘The man stood stolidly- waiting t know the governor's reason. “You will commit some other erime and be sent to the penitentiary again.’ “No, governor; I promise you that ] | watt not” The governor looked doubtful. He was apparently turning something ove {n his mind. Finally he said: “You will go back on to the river—a: mate on a steamer, I suppose.” } “Yes, governor; I'll go back to work at any position I can get.” | “Well,” the governor continued, “be fore I pardon you 1 wish you to mak me a promise.” The man looked interested and wait ed. The chief magistrate was to n hurry, The mass of business awaitin; his attention was forgotten In thin par don case. There must be something it to move him so strangely. For : few minutes there was a faraway loo) in his eyes. He seemed to be pictur Ing something, That it was a paintu scene was evident from bis expression Then be turned to the criminal an said {mpressively: “I wish you to pledge your word tha when you go back to the river as mat on a Steamboat you will uever driv a sick boy from his bunk to load you oat on a stormy night.” ‘The criminal Jooked at the governo in a vain attempt to understand wh: |e imposed upon him such a sipgula , condition. Then he made the requires promise, asking at the same time fo an explanation, Finally the govérno gave it: “One night many years ago you wer mate of a steamboat running betweei New Orleans asd St. Louis. On tha boat was a boy sick with a fever. On night when the wind blew cold an the rain came down in torrents yo drove that boy out of his bunk an forced him to carry wood. “Now, there are two reasons why don’t wish you to do that again. Th first 1s that I desire any boy yot might so treat to escape your cruelty Anotber time it might cost bim bi life, The second {s that be might be come governor of his state and yo! | Bight commit another erlme and com before bim with an application fo pardon.” | ‘The man stood looking at the gov ernor, a faint glimmer of memor, Datenestine in hie bratn. Bue with | TWIN SPIRITS By ESTHER VANDEVEER ‘brush. When at bis easel he was com pletely absorbed. At such tim: no one could secure hia attention, His lunch- eon was brought In every day and set pes beside him: but, although the Servant was instructed -to,call bis at- tention to it, he seldom knew that it was there. Often after he bsd fo ished his work for the day he would feel faint for want of food. Then be would arise to get some and frequ-at- ly knocked over the stool on which bis lunch bad been placed and broke the dishes. She was a poetess. She bad bad a lover; but, finding that sbe didn’t feel | those heavenly thrills of which she yhad written of people tp such coud} ton, she had broken off her engage ment with bim. She bad seen the art- ist's pictures and was sure she loved the man who painted thes. She burn- ed to know him and asked every friend she possessed to introduce ber. But none of them was acquainted with bin. a But her yearning for him would not| down, She resolved to visit blm In bis, studio. A fried to whom she hadj given her contidence advised her to “brash up a bit.” leave off ber black alpaca and put on allk, But the rec ommendation did not !mprese her.) Love was a matter of the soul; It bad nothing to do with clothes, where- upon her friend admonished her to wear something pretty all the same. She went to his studio, climbed sev- eral fights of stairs—she was delicate, and the effort made her heart throb violently—and tapped softly at pe door. There was no response. No sound came from within, She tried the doorknob, turning It gently, then pushed the door slightly ajar. He was there. He sat at bls easel before = canvas on which were a divine face and figure. The latch slipped back, making a sound. She started, think- ing t would betray her. No; be went on painting. What a noble brow! His tumbled hafr—It was thio—caressed the crown of bis august bead. What should she do? Should she break the spell under which he work- ed by speaking? No; there was a cbair near by. She would go and sit upon it till be came to himself or from bim- self. So she went softly to the chair, keeping her eyes upon him the while, and sat down. Alas, she sat upon a palette—a pal- ette on which were soft paints of many bright colors! She sat looking at him, yearning for him. Presently be looked aside from his work and straight at her. Through his eyes looked a great spirit. But they did not see her; they were as those of a somnambullst, He turned his gaze back to bis easel. For another half hour he worked. She would uo sooner drag him down from his {dea flight than she pulled down herself when a poem was well- ing up {n her own heart. Presently she arose to go. She bad seen bim. Her soul bad caressed his, It was enough. But unfortunately something fell on the door. ~ “Where have you been?” be asked. “rye beea walting for you, 1 must put in the eyes.” Then, without walt- Ing, be went on: “A little closer, please. ‘There, face the light.” | At the same time he turned and looked into her eyes. He thonght she was his model. But she did not know it, She thought that bis lofty Intellect had stalked over the gap of a want of acquaintance. 7 ‘Then he bezan to paint, putting her own dark, poetic eyes Into the bead on the canvas, turning often to look | into those of flesh and blood. In her || Poetic imagination she fancled tbat {be was taking. spiritually, ber eyes | trom her body and placing them In the head of an angel. .| At last the work was finished. He _| arose, stood at a short distance from fit, viewed it critically, made a few || touches, throw down bis brusb, put bls .| hand In his pocket, fished out 2 plug of | black tobacco and bit off a quid. As ber rotaance, plerced to the beart. .| died within her she rave a Ittle cry. | He turned and looked at ber through [eyes from which thé Nght of Genius | Creatrix had gone out and saw ber as | she was, a lean, honiely old maid with | bandsome eyes. || “Who in thunder are you?” be blurt- ed. Poor woman! Had the romance re | mained tt would have been quite em- ‘| barrassing enough, but it had vanished | with the appearance of the tobacco. | What to say she did not know. There _| was but one thing for her to do—leave the studio. She slank toward the door. | He followed her with bis eyes. | “Stop!” he sald suddenly, maklog a few quick strides toward her. Was he golng to break even the fragments of the {dol she bad raised and bow? He * seized her skirt—tHat part of it which The Smart Set. A three-act musical comedy that differs from its contemporaries in divers ways will be the next attraction at Howard Theater, week commencing April 3d. It is from the pen of Edwin Hanford, and is entitled "His Honor the Barber." As presented by the famous "Smart Set" Company, with S. H. Dudley in the stellar role, the offering has become one of the real treats of the season. Although the comedy contains fifteen original song hits, musical numbers and ensembles, it could easily hold its own on the strength of its brisk and humorous dialogue, situations, novelties, features, etc., and the interpretation of the company itself, which is composed of sixty capable people. Mr. Dudley is seen at his best as Raspberry Snow, a Negro who wants to shave the President of the United States. As Mr. Dudley portrays the character it becomes one of the funniest and best developed types seen hereabouts in years. "Rastus," the trained donkey, which was such a favorite last season, has been retained. "Rastus" is the constant companion of Raspberry, and we have many side-splitting adventures during the action of the play. In point of durable excellence, style and originality, the comedy is said to be the most pretentious, ever offered in years. Edwin Hanford wrote the book, and Messrs. Brim, Smith and Burris furnished the lyrics and music, and Messrs. Barton and Wiswell are the owners. The costumes, which are said to be the most original seen on the stage in many a day, were selected from plates furnished by William H. Barnes. Aida Overton Walker forms an attractive part of the production. She will introduce a singing and dancing specialty said to be the best of its kind offered on any stage. Matinees as usual. Baseball at Howard. A call for candidates for the baseball squad was announced March 1, and about forty priming aspirants responded. The men for the first few days were put through hard practice, but, on account of bad weather intervening and lack of a gymnasium for indoor work, our men are forced to stop training and go around with sore arms until good outdoor weather is promised. Quite a number of the old veterans are back this year, including Tyson, ex-Capt. Young, Barco, Allen, Turner and Hunt, but as most of these men are seniors and probably will not travel, the team will be composed mostly of new material. Kid Bice, the three-fingered slab artist from Annapolis, who has always gotten the college boys' goat with his famous spit-ball curves, will be with us this season; also Turner, the southpaw 'varsity man of last year and who won nine out of eleven games he pitched up in the New England States last summer. Bullett Slaughter, from Iowa College, is showing great form on third base and as a hitter; also Avery, the midget third baseman, plays a hard and consistent game. Capt. Oliver is out every afternoon and puts his men through hard practice, and is well pleased with the early showing of his men. The manager, who for the past four years has been a 'varsity pitcher, on account of increased responsibility placed on the manager, most likely will not be seen in the game this season. White White, a second Hal Chase, from Atlanta University, is with us this year, and is showing professional class on the initial sack. The only weakness seems to be behind the bat, although there are several well-recommended backstops among us this year, including J. M. Hays, Ed. Gray, the heavy hitter, and Downing, from Biddle University. Big Chief Chandler, who knocks the ball into the bookhouse nearly every time he comes up, is out for first and second. Other candidates are Shaw, Whitfield, Scoup, McCellen, Flippen, Garvin and Givens. The first game of the season with be with Springfield Training School, from Springfield, Mass., March 24 on Howard Campus. This team plays Harvard, Amherst, Exeter, Penn. State and other big college teams, so a fast game is expected. Our schedule will be out in a few days. The manager, by the consent of the Athletic Council, has arranged a Southern trip for about two weeks, which will be published later. Perry Bell, Mgr WHAT I SAW AND HEARD. (By Rounder.) * * * Colored Republicans on the House side of Congress are very uneasy. I have been informed that when a Republican is removed a Democrat will be appointed in his place. Report is now that Jim Noel will be reduced if not dismissed. He is a valuable individual to the Speaker. \*\* I saw ex-Register Lyons and Recorder of. Deeds Johnson at Ford Dabney's last week. They are from Georgia, and seemed to enjoy the show. Ford's father has been running the show for several weeks. He knows more about the show business financially than Ford does. John is a business man. L. C. Moore is a frequent visitor at the Capitol. Lew wants to know where he comes in in this deal. He claims to be the original colored Democrat. \*\*\* Attorney John A. Moss favors Attorney Tracey L. Jeffries as the successor of Judge Mullowney. He thinks that a Republican should be appointed. I regret that ex-United States Attorney D. W. Baker lost his case. Mr. Baker is a man in whom the people of Maryland have confidence. The most enthusiastic spectator at the athletic meet last Saturday evening was Mrs. A. M. Curtis. She had a son, who is her pride. Dr. Curtis was equally as enthusiastic. Neither the Doctor nor Madman could keep quiet or sit still. Mrs. Curtis stood like an Egyptian queen. Well, the depositors of the Freedmen's bank will have to wait a while longer. Congress may take up the bill at the extra session. The Democratic House has a chance to make a record by doing something that the Republicans have failed to do. Edward Holland was on a dress parade Monday morning. He was anxious to see the sights, so he strolled past the Police Court. He found what he was looking for, and then returned to his place of business. \*\* Attorney Thomas L. Jones will realize about fifteen thousand dollars by the condemnation proceedings of property in which he is interested on Meridian Hill. I expect to see him in a new automobile. His friends say that a horse and wagon is safer. I dropped in the Howard Theater last Sunday evening and heard several good songs. It would not be out of place for the management to force the participants to confine themselves to sedate songs. Some of the pictures were good. I think the Hiwatha has the finest pictures of any theater in the city. The Chelsea is next in order for good pictures. All pictures should have a moral to them. Everybody was at the meet last Saturday evening in Convention Hall. Mr. Henderson is entitled to great credit for the success he met with. I don't see why the law students of Howard University can't have full access to the law books. There are some books that the student is not allowed to use, or cannot use because they are under the lock and key of one of the professors. Mr. Geo. F. Collins is the librarian, and just why he is not allowed to control all the books as such librarian, I don't know. If Dr. Thirkield would make just two changes in that department, I believe that Howard University would have a model law school. No one professor should arrogate any more to himself than any other professor. I hope that Dean Layton will look into this, or Dr. Thirkield. Holmes' Palm Garden. One of the most entertaining palm gardens in the southwest is conducted by Mr. James O. Holmes. Among the entertainers at this up-to-date garden are Link Proctor, Mr. Jesse Brown, Mr. John Thomas and Miss Bessie Campbell. If you want an evening of pleasure you should not fail to attend the Holmes' Hotel Palm Garden. IANITOR THIRTY YEARS. A Purse of Twenty-five Dollars Presented Him. A purse of twenty-five dollars and fifty cents was presented Mr. Jas. H. Young, of Garfield, D. C., by Mr. H. Wythe Lewis, principal of Garfield School. As Mr. Young had been janitor of the above-named school for thirty years, and in recent years has been in very poor health, Mr. Lewis undertook to raise by subscription one dollar for each year's service, or thirty dollars. He did not succeed in raising the full amount, but turned over to Mr. Young last Sunday night the above sum. Below will be found the names of the contributors and the amount contributed: One dollar each—Messrs. H. Wythe Lewis, A. W. Carroll, George Pinkney, W. R. Giles, Henry Thomas of Stanton, and Mrs. Cora Wilkinson. Fifty cents each—Messrs. Elias Brown, W. H. Dabney, Henry Williams, Cornelius Gray, Joseph Seldon, Dr. W. D. Naylor, Samuel Marshall (60c), Misses M. E. Hite, B. M. M. Ruffin, E. B. Adams, M. M. Beverly, T. M. Barker, Cecelia Cannon, Jane Gray and Susie Marshall. Twenty-five cents each—Messrs. B. O. Bowman, R. L. Gray, J. W. Caldwell, Isaac Singleton, M. Kerrick, H. C. Thomas, Daniel Stevenson, Benj Dockett, Lewis Cook and William Addison, Misses Henrietta Young, E. J. Murray, B. O. Bowman, E. G. Bell, L. G. Bell, Ella Hawkins, Eliza Smalls, Eliza Addison Madeline Simms, Cora Beverly, Mary Robinson, Ellen Cannon, A. G. Wilson. Ten cents—Messrs. Lewis Taylor, Wm. Taylor (15c), Reuben Giles, Morris Wright, Lewis Munroe, Misses Emma Robinson, Alice Dorsey and V. E. Chase. Five cents—Misses Fannie Giles, K. L. Wells and Amanda Taylor (rc). Mr. Lewis takes this opportunity to thank the community for the uniform courtesy shown and the generous response to his appeal. Gone Over. Charles F. A. Langus, of the Government Printing Office, has joined the pitching staff of the Interior baseball team. He says that he will make it hard for all comers. Thos. L. Leatherwood, 1516 14th St. N. W. When on 14th St. N. W., stop at Leatherwood's for cigars and tobacco. Just putting in a big line of popular brands. Stationery, etc., on hand. Why? Why do women delight in slandering one another? Why are women so suspicious of one another? Why do women more than men write anonymous letters to those who are virtuous and the accusers guilty of bad conduct? Why are men jealous of one another's success? Why do some lawyers backbite one another? Why were Lewis and Napier appointed in preference to some others? Why don't the District Commissioners appoint a few colored men? Why are no more colored policemen appointed on the force? Why? Why hasn't David Warner been promoted in the District government? Attorney Bacon won a damage suit in the Municipal Court last week and the judgment has been paid. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR, IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. 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