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vOL. XXXI NO 48 Colored Republicans Colored Republicans ATLANTIC COUNTY REPUBLI- CANS GET TOGETHER. (Special to The Bee.) Atlanta City April 25 Atlantic City For the first time in the history of the State the colored Republicans of Atlantic City and County are united in one gigantic organization, the Atlantic County Republican League The league is made up of the business and professional men, and the pollinators of the city and county, whose membership therein represent the different clubs, wards and voting districts of the city and the county at large. The game of politics is being played upon certain advanced lines throughout the State, and the Negroes realizing they hold the balance of power in Atlantic County and City, and further realizing that South Jersey depends upon the Republican vote of Atlantic to maintain political supremacy, have found it necessary to keep abreast of political progress, and have in organizing the Atlantic County League filled a long felt want of combined strength and co-operation. Indeed, so much strength has been manifested in the organization, and so much interest and enthusiasm shown by the members, many of whom are political pioneers here, and who helped to wrest the political control from the Democrats here years ago, that it has caused the leaders "up front" some little concern. The ghost of the bitter fight put up by the Young Independent Republicans some three years ago "will walk." But it is safe to say there is now no fight on the political horizon. That is to say, no fight from within. The prime object is organization for combined strength that the voters who "deliver the goods" may get due recognition and whatever patronage they merit for efficient work in the Republican party. One of the officials of the league, when informed that it was understood the league was formed for future "bolting the party," replied: "Not so; we have no need to bolt. Everything is working harmoniously in the party," and smilingly continued, "but you see the old game is up. The probe of the investigating committee appointed by the Legislature to investigate election frauds in this city and county is the creation of a new order of things political. Then there is the Geran bill. No more wholesale importation of voters from Philadelphia and other places as has been alleged. Those who undertake to deliver the votes will have to deliver right. We, as a rule, do our part, we want the fruits thereof. That is to say, we do not intend that another petty white politician, who cannot vote a half dozen white men, shall be enriched by the prestige he gets from our suffrage." Young Men to the Front. "Then," concluded the official, "the younger men are coming to the front, and singularly, they won't 'fall for what has been so long doped out to the politicians of the older order. My times do change." The league has planned a mammoth smoker for early in June. Two speakers of national repute have been invited as speaker-guests, for the occasion, who will make addresses upon political issues live before the colored voters of the county. All South Jersey will be represented. Thus runs the slogan, "South Jersey for the Republicans." The officers of the league are as follows: William Casey, president; W. S. Stafford, vice president; G. Jackson and W. O. Hursey, secretaries; A. Atkinson, treasurer; Thomas Jackson, Chairman Executive Committee; I. H. Nutter, solicitor, and J. A. Lightfoot, Chairman Publicity Committee. REDEEM THE WOMEN. Mr. Cunningham Denounces Fashion. Editor The Bee: Much time and money have been spent to redeem the drunken husbands and fathers of our land and country. Even prohibition has become the watchword of many of the States of the Union. And while so much time and money is being spent to redeem man from the whisky bottle, the fact remains in blissful silence that a great majority of the women of this country have gone drunk, and have become slaves on the latest styles of dress. The crave for the latest styles of dress among women is destined to wreck more happy homes than the drink habit among men. It has come to the sad path that few women think themselves fit to be seen unless they are clad in the latest style. They have gone drunk on fashions. And right here we wish to give this little bit of advice: Young woman, beware of the young man whom you know to be a frequent visitor to the whisky saloon. Tie up with him, if you please, and, without reform, it will only be a question of a very short time before he will make life a burden instead of pleasure to you. To the young man, beware of the young woman who vows she has "nothing to wear" unless she is pressed in the latest style. Tie up with her, if you please, and it will only be a question of very short time before she will make your life the most miserable on earth. And this reminds us of this hobble skirt, or "near pants craze that has seemingly robbed the most of our women, of all the respect and decency THE BEE WASHINGTON they once possessed for womankind. O, it looks so graceful to see a woman dressed in a full skirt—a skirt that looks like she had enough cloth to finish it. On the other hand, it is a sad picture to see the other poor creature in her horrid looking "near pants," with hardly room enough to step. Poor things, poor would-be men! O, that they could see themselves as some of the men see them. What man is he that wants a manish woman? If there be one let him seek her that clad in her hobble—the newly style! We stood and looked at one of these crazy sisters try to get on a street car the other day. It was real laughable. She hardly had room enough to make it. The patience of the conductor was taxed almost beyond duration. Finally she landed safely in the car, after throwing the conductor several minutes behind time. I don't believe the street railway companions ought to be responsible for the life or limb of any woman who gets on or off their cars if she has on one of those horrible looking hobblers. Truly, some of the women have gone drunk on the latest styles of dress, and, cost what it may, some of them are going to have it. Some of the women would wear a dress, should it come into style, like the one that was worn by Mother Eve in the Garden of Eden. This new style business has been carried to the limit, and heads of the families, not any law, should say to wife and daughter, stop! J. C. CUNNINGHAM. STRUGGLING FOR JOBS. Negro Democrats Hungry—Anything From a Gutter Cleaner to a Floor Washer Will Be Acceptable. It is amusing to see Negro Democrats struggling for jobs. They look like a hungry set of wolves. The Capitol police have been instructed to keep them out of the halls of the House. The room of the Speaker is being daily besieged by these new disciples of the Negro oppressors. There are many Southern Democrats who don't want to see a so-called Negro Democrat. As a matter of fact, Southern Democrats have no faith in Negro Democrats. They say we kill the Negro, disfranchise him, and force him into Jim Crow cars, and then they are Negro Democrats. Why, monkeys would have better sense than take such treatment. It is said that there are a few Negro Republicans in the House getting very large salaries. Their pay will be cut in two parts and divided between two Negroes instead of one. There will be no big salaried Negroes in the House. Several of the Negro Democrats had selected the big places held by the Negro Republicans, but before they received them they are satisfied with getting spittoon washer's places or floor "mopers." To see these colored statesmen in their flannel shirts and blue-jean pantaloues and government shoes on "mopping" up the floor is amusing. Many of these colored Democratic statesmen used to be seen walking around the city telling the mob what they expected to get from the Democratic House. Joe Johnson, who was receiving $1,800 per year as assistant stenographer, will either be dismissed or his salary cut in two parts. Mr. Johnson is a man of ability, and many a Negro Democrat made application for his place. Jim Neal still holds his job down, but there is some talk that his pay will be cut and keep him where he is. Mr. Neal is a valuable man. There is nothing that Jim doesn't know. He has more sense than many of those over him. He can find anything, he knows everybody, and everybody knows him. There were about 100 Negro Democrats after his place. They will take anything to get on the pay roll. There have been only three Negro Democrats appointed thus far. MRS. I. M. LAYTON SOUTH Receives an Ovation Wherever She Goes—Distinguished Woman in Demand. Jacksonville, Fla., April 24. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton spent Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in Jacksonville, Fla. She is there as National Inspector for Detached Corps of the South, to inspect Chas Galnil Corps. She is stopping with Mrs. C. J. McDonnell. Sunday morning she attended divine service at Mt. Zion Church, A. M. E., the church formerly pastored by the late Rev. It was a handsome edifice. It was quarterly in residence. It reported for the quarter 4,650 50 collected, and over 200 members added. An excellent sermon by the Presiding Elder. Dined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of South Union street, one of the leading and well-to-do families of the city. Immediately after dinner Mrs. Jackson, in her handsome team, took Mrs. Layton out for a drive through Otega Park and River-side, a most beautiful drive on the edge of the famous St. John River, returned at 6:30, and was served with ices and fruit at the lovely and commodious home of Gen. and Mrs. Taylor. Gen. Taylor is a wealthy real estate dealer. At night she attended services at Mt. Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, formerly pastored by Rev. J. Milton Waldron. This is one of the handsomest church edifices in the South. Prof. Sidney Woodward is chorister. Mrs. Layton spoke, and was received with aplause. This church was closing up a handsome rally of $2,000 to pay off their indebtedness of $15,500. Dr. Ford, the pastor, is a wide-awake MEE MEE! I CAN'T GIT RID OF THAT PELOW DON CARE WHAT I DO TO HIM JIM CROW HOLE NEGRO JIM CROW THEATRE GO ON AND JIM GROW ME SEE IF I CARE AWARDER OF JIM CROW JIM CROWER FOR PIGS BOX SEAT F. McGowan WITH AP NO MATTER WHATYOU DO TO HIM, He Will insist on Going Where He is Not Wanted. NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO TO HIM, IF YOU KNOCK HIM DOWN WITH A CLUB. HE WILL RETURN. man. Mrs. Layton will address a woman's club Monday afternoon; the federated clubs of Jacksonville at night; Inspect the W. R. C. on Tuesday; on for an automobile spin, a picnic on Wednesday, and then to South Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West. The weather in Jacksonville is very hot now. Mrs. Layton has been out to breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper all the while she has been in Jacksonville. Man and His Duty Baltimore, Md., April 23. There was an appreciative audience present today at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Dolphin and Ething streets, this city, Sunday afternoon. The occasion was a public meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, editor of The Bee, and a member of the local bar of Washington, was the speaker of the occasion. The subject of his address was "The Man and His Duty." Mr. W. F. DeBardleber, secretary of the association, introduced the speaker in a very flattering and complimentary address. Mr. DeBardleber is an enthusiastic worker in the association, and a very bright and intelligent young man, who is endeavoring to erect a building for the Young Men's Christian Association. He is straining every effort in this direction. Among those in the audience to listen to Mr. Chase were Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, the new principal of the Baltimore high school. Mr. Hawkins resembles Prof. DuBois very much; Mr. J. W. Thomas, who graduated from the law department of Howard University, and who is preparing for the bar association of this city, and many ladies, were also present. The headquarters of the Young Men's Christian Association is at 460 Druid Hill avenue. EDITOR TROTTER Addresses the Bethel Literary and Historical Society on Existence of Caste. William Monroe Trotter, president of the New England Suffrage League, addressed the Bethel Literary and Historical Society of this city last Tuesday evening on "The Caste of Color." He was introduced by Rev. J. Milton Waldron, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church. Mr. Trotter scored the drawing of the color line and pointed to the increase of the segregation and separation of the races, even in the North, as an alarming condition. He said the exclusion of colored people from accommodation at hotels, restaurants, inns, barber shops, soda fountains, Y. M. C. Associations, Social Settlements and churches everywhere in the South, and in many places in the North, was a condition of life which is exasperating. "So injurious is caste when finally fastened upon any people that it makes slaves of them and retards their progress along every line, and is destructive of everything that is noble and praiseworthy in those who perpetrate this crime," said he. Mr. Trotter urged the colored people to resent and resist race hatred, race separation and caste distinction. He felt that the sin of caste and race segregation had not been brought to the attention of the white people of this country to any great extent, and if they were shown the evil of the thing and an earnest, widespread and persistent appeal made to the enlightened conscience of white Americans they would put an end to this evil. REFORMERS WIN. Will Resume Business. The Grand United Order of True Reformers have been granted license to resume business again. The In- surance Commission on Wednesday issued license to the Grand Fountain in Richmond to do business again. It is quite evident now that the order will be placed upon a solid financial basis. The Passion Play, by Dr. Moten. On Thursday morning at devotional exercises, Dr. Moten spoke to the students of Normal School No. 2 on her observation of the Passion Play at Oberammergau. After a sketch of the growth of the great miracle play from its humble beginning, Miss Moten presented an interesting description of Anton Lange—the Christus of the play. In addition to details of the training and costuming of the chorus and tableaux, many bits of local color, gleaned from the personal observations among the people of Oberammergau, were given. This is the fourth of a series of talks on her travels that Principal Moten has given to the students and teachers of the normal school. Doctor Moten's talks have proved the value of travel in foreign lands to the teacher. That this value is coming to be more thoroughly appreciated in educational circles is seen in the recent example of the school authorities of New York and of Philadelphia in sending two of their officials abroad for recreation and the enrichment of their culture and for consequent increase in efficiency for service. Howard Alumni Day. The Howard University General Alumni Association will hold a preliminary meeting on Wednesday evening, May 3, 1911, at 7:30 o'clock in the Carnegie Library Hall, Howard campus, to arrange for the annual Alumni Day and banquet. All members of the Alumni Association are invited to this meeting. The annual exercises will occur probably on Tuesday, May 30, and will be of special interest. Further announcement in reference to them will be made later. DURHAM AT WORK. Dr. James E. Shepard and Judge J. C. Pritchard in the West. Dayton Ohio Dayton, Ohio. Judge J. C. Pritchard, of North Carolina, and Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, are here, and will remain one week. They spoke twice last Sunday to a large representative audience of white people. They left Sunday evening for Union City, Ind., from which place they will go to Greenville, Ohio. On Wednesday they will speak at Columbus, Ohio, and Thursday, at Cleveland. Friday night they will address the people of Canton, Ohio, the home of McKinley. Dr. Shepard will start for home Sunday, April 30, and remain over night at Washington, D. C., where he has special business to attend to. IUSTICE STAFFORD His Coming Address at Durham. Mr. Justice Wendell Phillip Stafford, of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, will, on Thursday, May 25, deliver the commencement annual address to the students of the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C. Justice Stafford is thoroughly sound on the race question, and while he will not make his address the basis of the race question, he will no doubt touch upon such matters pertaining to the colored people. The people of Durham will give Justice Stafford a reception that will be an home to any citizen of his district. Dr. E. Shepard will also address the undergraduates on the evening of May Mr. Bryce to Speak. Ambassador James Bryce, Minister to the United States from England, will address the colored men's branch of the Y. M. C. A. at the Howard Theater next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The presence of the Ambassador at the meeting will be significant in that the first Y. M. C. A. was started in England in 1842 by George Williams. The speaker will be introduced by Mr. Henry B. F. Macfarland, former Commissioner. Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, will preside. Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the branch, reports that 200 new members were admitted at a recent meeting. Cross Country Run. Wednesday afternoon the first cross country run of the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association was held over a course of three miles, and was won by Henry Quarles, of the Howard Academy track team, in the time of 15 minutes and 40 seconds. The athletes of Armstrong scored the next three places, and by winning 13 of the 23 points, won the handsome Dr. W. B. Evans cup, given by Captain Edwards, of the National Guard, to the team that scored the majority of points. The event was held under the auspices of the Cross Country Committee of the I. S. A. A., and was open to scholastic entries of secondary schools and under the age of 21 years. All of the high school entries were given a medical examination by Dr. Tignor, and but one athlete failed to meet the requirements. Quarles, of the Academy, jumped into the lead at the start and maintained it throughout. The good time made was due largely to the downgrade over which most of the run took place, and was won by the athlete who a few years ago was the first of the colored boys to qualify for a medal in the 15-mile race held by the Post three years ago. Campbell Johnson and Rayford Logan, of M Street High, finished sixth and seventh, and with a little more experience will develop into excellent runners. The run was conducted without a hitch. Summaries: The runners finished in the following order: Quarles, of Howard Academy; Warf, Walker, Bowie, Smothers, of Armstrong; Johnson and Logan, of M St.; Taylor and Tolliver, of Armstrong, and Morton, of M St. Officials Committee in Charge—R. N. Mattingly, Chairman; W. DeCatur and E. B. Henderson. Judges at the Finish—R. N. Mattingly, C. Shippen, B. Dodson, B. Washington. Starter—E. B. Henderson. Starter, B. W. Henderson. Inspector—E. Hartgrove, J. Burwai, Cowan, J. Clifford, S. Compton and J. Taylor. Score of Points—Armstrong, 133. Howard Academy, 5; M St. High School, 5. Elected President On April 20 Rev. M. W. Gilbert was elected president of Selma University, at Selma, Ala., only one vote dissenting. This is one of the largest Baptist colleges in the South. Rev. Gilbert has decided to accept. The Y. W. C. A. A special program of the colored Y. W. C. A. will be rendered at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, N street, between 9th and 10th streets northwest, Sunday, April 30, at 3:30 P. M. Mr. J. C. Napier will deliver the principal address. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS (By Miss G. B. Maxfield.) President William H. P. Faunce, of Brown University, says: "The men who translated the King James Bible 300 years ago knew how to use the English language better than any body of scholars that could be gathered together in the whole world today." Former Representative Myron Pierce, legislative counsel for the Massachusetts Milk Consumers Association, declares more than 10,000 babies under one year of age die each year in Massachusetts, and at least 40 per cent of these deaths are caused by unclean milk. Two portraits, which seem to have been painted in 1769, the period of Goyd's prime, have been discovered in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts by Valerian Von Loga, curator of the Berlin museum. Theodore Roosevelt will be the principal speaker at the unveiling of a Lincoln statue in front of the courthouse in Newark, Memorial Day. Three girls have been appointed detectives by Mayor Denton, in Sapulpa, Okla. The historic Sicard mansion in New Rochelle, N. Y., built 250 years ago by a Huguenot family, and the scene of many festive meetings of aristocratic society in colonial days, was destroyed by fire last week. The foot of the American woman is growing larger every year, according to the testimony of members of a New York shoe dealers' association. They claim it is because women are doing more walking and going into all sorts of out-door exercise. Last Saturday was the first day in three years without a request for a marriage license. Cupid was resting. April is also a month of an illustrious birth. According to the parochial register William Shakespeare was born April 23, 1504. The first railway in Japan, connecting Tokia and Yokohama, was opened in 1875. Since then new lines have been completed in many directions, and it is possible for the people to travel from extreme south to the northern boundary, a distance of over a thousand miles. There were 1,177 persons killed and 9,067 injured on the steam railroads of Pennsylvania, and 187 killed and 140 hurt on electric lines during the year of 1910. It has been suggested to name the proposed New York to Montreal international highway in honor of President Taft and the late King Edward, in recognition of their efforts in the cause of peace. The first lighthouse for airships has just been erected on the top of a railway building at Spandau, Germany. It consists of thirty-eight powerful electric lamps, which give a glaring light skyward, the purpose of which is to guide the airships of the German army at night. The report which originated in Dallas, Texas, that Booker T. Washington and a number of Northern Negroes would try to gain a controlling interest in the International and Great Northern Railroad, was denied by his secretary, Emmett J. Scott. There has been placed in Illinois State Historical Society a log found by a Mr. Morgan, bearing the inscription: "A. Lincoln, March 7, 1832." Mr. Morgan is of the opinion the log was originally carved by Lincoln himself. Postmaster General Hitchcock has ordered a new postal card of cream color, printed in red ink. The new cards will cost approximately $65,000 more than those now in use. Last year 871,318,000 postal cards were issued at a cost of $275,000, or $84,000 more than the previous year. The will of the late Dr. Walter Remsey Brinckerhoff, a young Harvard professor, whose bride of a year died while he was studying leprosy in a leper colony in Hawaii, leaves his estate to his son; if the son does not survive, two-fifths of the property will go to Harvard to found a memorial for his wife. The value of the estate is said to be large. Prof. T. J. J. See, Government astronomer, in charge of the naval observatory at Mare Island, Cal., says living beings exist where the stars twinkle. A New Haven railroad colonial express made a new record. It covered a distance of 175 miles, from Boston to New Haven, making all four stops in 182 minutes. Native born American women have fewer children than those of any other nationality, according to figures compiled by the Department of Commerce and Labor, while the Polish women show the most. COMMENCEMENT National Religious Training School, Durham, N.C. Friday, May 19—Annual musicale. Sunday, May 21, 3:30 P. M.—Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. Augustus P. Record, D. D., pastor Church of the Unity, Springfield, Mass. 7:30 P. M.—Address to undergraduates by President James E. Shepard. Monday, May 22, 8 P. M.—Oratorical contest. Tuesday, May 23, 8 P. M.—Address before Literary Societies by Dr. W. P. Few, Durham, N. C., President, Trinity College. Wednesday, May 24—Class Day exercises. Thursday, May 25, 10:30 A. M.—Commencement annual address, delivered by Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford, Supreme Court, District of Columbia, Washington, D. C. INTRODUCTION. MARCH. ```markdown ``` 1 2 I R Rf D. S. mf Have You Any Mantle Troubles? 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Robert Lowery, noted gospel hymn writer, was unveiled last week at Plainfield, N. J. - Statistics issued by transcontinental railroads showed that 85,000 persons traveled from eastern cities to points on the Pacific coast during the thirty-five day period ending April 10. BASEBALL The Gentle Side of Our National Games as Seen by a Well Known Humorist. I have seen a quiet little Sunday afternoon game of baseball in which every man on either side told every man on his own and the other side just what he thought of his character. One captain, says Ellis Parker Butler in Success Magazine, began by telling his pitcher what he thought of him and ordered him off the field, and the pitcher remarked that if he had a catcher who knew how to catch a ball once every week or so he would be able to use some speed. This seemed to displease the catcher, and he remarked in no gentle tones about the pitcher's general ability and the short-sightedness of a captain who would have such a man on his nine. This gave pleasure to the opposing nine, and they showed it by appropriately guying remarks and were taken to task by the nine men of the other side. The 200 spectators who gathered to see the ball game then told both ninees what they thought of them and were given to understand that not a man on either nine cared a faded fig for— An hour later the umple went home or in the direction of home, but the two captains were still discharging their men. I have seen one stout catcher discharged eight times in one seven-inning game, during which period he resigned four times of his own accord. THE MATTERHORN Its Pointed Peak and the Wonderful View It Unfolds. There are very few Alpine peaks so pointed as the Matterhorn. Some-as, for instance, Mont Blanc—are merely large lumps of frozen snow, but the Matterhorn is quite pointed and thin, composed of a ridge formed by a perpendicular wall of rock on one side and a very steep rocky slope on the other, a slope which after going a few yards at an incline breaks off sharp into a precipice. When on the top, therefore, one is absolutely perched up between heaven and earth. Never before have I seen so much space around and below me. It is wonderful, immense, unreal. The panorama unfolded to the eyes is a superb one, an inextricable mass of peaks—Rosa, the Brethorn, the Combin, Mont Blanc, the Jungfrau and others. There at our feet lies Zermatt, seemingly a tiny toy village, where we can imagine the tourists paying their franc to the telescope man to look at us. These good folk do not dream of the great difficulty we have in keeping our feet because of the wind. Alas, it is so cold and the position such a precarious one that about ten minutes after our arrival we are compelled to turn our steps toward the descent, which on the Alps is much more to be dreaded than the ascent.—Wide World Magazine. Sounded Best When Silent In a railroad office in West Philadelphia there is an old and trusted clerk of Celtic extraction who keeps his associates in a constant state of good humor by an unending series of witticisms, interspersed occasionally with "bulls" so glaring that even he himself has to join in the laugh that invariably follows such a "break" on his part. There was some trouble on the telephone one day recently, and Mike, as he is called among his friends, lost much of his usual good nature in his efforts to get the gist of a message that was being sent from another office. The man on the other end of the wire finally became exasperated and asked Mike if he was losing his hearing. "I can hear you all right until you begin to talk," said Mike, "and then I can't understand a word you say."—Philadelphia Times. "Is Miss Wheaton at home?" asked one of the neighbors of the splinter as he called at her door to get her signature to a petition. "She is that," responded Cella Leahy, three weeks over from Ireland and a moist willing handmalden. "Will yes step in, sorr?" "I should like to see her on a matter of business for a few moments if she is not engaged." said the neighbor. Cella funged the door and waved him in. "If she has wan, he's neglectin' her shameful," she said in a hoarse, confidential whisper. "for 'tis three weeks tomdorr since I come here, and he's not put his fut over the treshold in all that tolme." Sure, 'tis your chanst!"—Youth's Companion. An Obstructionist "Speakin' 'bout large feet," said Mr. Erastus Pinkley. "I don't know when I was mo' insulted dan I was dis afternoon. I was standin' on de curbstone facin' de house, an' de policeman, he come along an' says I's got to turn around jest a little." "What foh?" "He says pointin' my shoes de same way de street runs is de onlles' way foh me to keep fun obstructin' de sidewalk."—Washington Star. She'd Remedy That Mrs. Hoyle—Your husband has a mind of his own, my husband says. Mrs. Doyle—I'll speak to him about it when he comes home—New York Press. Jack Ashora. Fond Mother—You are never satisfied. Jack. When you go to sea you're homesick, and when you come home you're seasick—London Punch. He that loves to be flattered is worthy of the flatterer—Shakespeare. NERVOUS TWITCHINGS. An Affliction From Which Many of the World's Great Men Have Suffered. Many men of genius, like the insane, are subject to curious spasmodic and choreic movements. Professor Lombroso in one of his books pointed out that Lenaud and Montesquieu left upon the floor of their rooms the signs of the movements by which their feet were convulsively agitated during composition. Buffon, Dr. Johnson, Santeuil, Crebillon and Lombardini exhibited the most remarkable facial contortions. There was a constant quiver on Thomas Campbell's thin lips. Chateaubriand was long subject to convulsive movements of the arm. Napoleon suffered from an habitual spasm of the right shoulder and of the lips. "My anger," he said one day after an alteration with Lowe, "must have been fearful, for I felt the vibration of my calves, which has not happened to me for a long time." Peter the Great suffered from convulsive movements which horribly distorted his face. "Carducci's face at certain moments," writes Mantegazza, "is a veritable hurricane; lightnings dart from his eyes, and his muscles tremble." Ampere could express his thoughts only while walking and when his body was in a state of constant movement. Socrates often danced and jumped in the street without reason. FRENCH TRADESMEN. Bows and Smiles and Flattery All Used In Business. "Bon jour, madame." This in a cordial tone and accompanied by a ready smile is the welcome of your French tradesman or tradeswoman. With lowly bows and widespread smiles he shows himself delighted to serve you. If you look over everything in the shop and buy only the wing of a chicken, yet he will just as smilingly bow you out and hone to see you again. Once I entered my milkman's speckless shop and was met by Monsieur Jean himself. "Oh, Monsieur Jean," I smiled, "I am so sorry! Your milk is so delicious, but I find that I cannot use all of 4 cents' worth a day." Monsieur Jean was all sympathy, understanding at once, and answered, "But, madame, let me send you half that quantity, 2 cents' worth—1 cent's worth—what you will." And with a shrug and a smile, as if to say, "What is 2 cents' worth of milk compared with the honor of your patronage?" he put my fears to rest. This subtle flattery of the tradesman is really good business. One is only human, and it is so pleasant to be a person of consequence! I resolved on the spot to buy all my butter and cheese from Monsieur Jean, as well as the milk—New Idea Woman's Magazine. A Dog and a Song. During one of the last birthday celebrations of the poet Whittier he was visited by a celebrated oratorio singer. The lady was asked to sing, and seating herself at the plano, she began the beautiful hallad "Robin Adair." She had hardly begun before Mr. Whittier's pet dog came into the room and, seating himself by her side, watched her as if fascinated, listening with a delight unusual in an animal. When she finished he came and put his paw very gravely into her hand and licked her cheek. "Robin takes that as a tribute to himself," said Mr. Whittier. "He also is Robin Adair." The dog, hearing his own name, evidently considered that he was the hero of the song. From that moment during the lady's visit he was her devoted attendant. He kept by her side when she was indoors and accompanied her when she went to walk. When she went away he carried her satchel in his mouth to the gate and watched her departure with every evidence of distress. Courtship In China A curious custom prevails at Huayinghslen, in Kwangsi. On the fifteenth day of the first month in each year all the young ladies and gentlemen take a walk to the Yenyen mountain. Each damsel carries a little box, which she deposits at the foot of the hill. Any young gentleman desirous of entering the bonds of matrimony may select one of the boxes and take it away with him, whereupon the fair owner of the box makes herself known, and an acquaintanceship is thus formed. Ill assorted matches are not likely to occur, as this custom is observed only among the well to do classes of society. Rattled A nervous looking man walked into a grocery store with his baby on one arm and a kerosene can on the other, placed the can on the counter and said, "Sit there a moment, dear." Then, holding the baby up to the dazed clerk, he added, "Fill this thing up with kerosene." Argonaut Cheerful Old Nurse (to newly married couple after viewing the wedding presents)—Well, my dears, you ought to be very 'appy. There ain't a thing amongst 'em as a pawnbroker wouldn't be pleased to 'andle.—London Punch. A Kicker. "Got a new baby at your house, have you? Boy or girl?" "Girl, but she's an anarchist. She hasn't done a thing but how indignant protests against existing conditions since she came."—Chicago Tribune. The understanding is always the dupe of the heart—Le Rochafocoul. EFFECT OF SUGGESTION. Its Influence is Powerful and Can Fill Our Lives With Gladness or Misery. There is nothing that plays so important a part in the daily life of men and women as does suggestion, says H. Addington Bruce in the Dellnator. Mentally, morally and to a large extent physically we are what we are because of its influence. Suggestion can make of us saints or criminals, heroes or cowards. It can lift us from beds of sickness or doom us to a hopeless invalidism. It can fill our lives with gladness or with misery. It is a great force ceaselessly operative, unescapable. But it is a force that we can nevertheless direct and utilize if we only understand its laws, and the more wisely, the more persistently, the more thoroughly we use it, the happier and healthier we shall be. No matter how many setbacks come, keep repeating to yourself optimistic autosuggestions. Repetition is one of the most forceful instruments of suggestion. There is a great truth underlying the familiar saying "As a man thinketh, so is he." Moreover, you can utilize the law of repetition to draw from your surroundings beneficial suggestions that will powerfully re-enforce your autosuggestions. You can do so because every detail in your environment is of suggestive value to you, and, although no one can make this environment all that it should be, nevertheless it is quite within your power to modify it in such a way that it will give you a maximum of helpful and a minimum of harmful suggestions. A FAMOUS TIMEPIECE. The Astronomical Clock at Hampton Court Palace. The famous astronomical clock at Hampton Court palace, near London, is the first timepiece of that character erected in England and was made for Henry VIII in 1540. According to Ernest Law, the historian of Hampton Court palace, it was the creation of Nicholas Cratzer, a German astronomer, who visited England at the invitation of Cardinal Wolsey, who introduced him to the king. It is possible to learn from it the hour, the month, the day of the month, the position of the sun and the number of days since the beginning of the year, phases of the moon and its age, the hour at which it crosses the meridian and the time of high water at London bridge. The winding of the clock occupies half an hour every week. The weights descend to a depth of more than sixty feet. Like many other things about the palace, it has its legends. It is related that when Anne of Denmark, queen of James I., died in the palace the clock, which was striking 4 at the moment, immediately stopped. This it is said to do whenever any old resident in the palace dies within its precincts, and alleged modern instances of the fact are quoted solemnly by the credulous.—Argonaut. How He Won Her. A man who married his stenographer won her through sheer persistence. Although it was evident to the wooer that the young woman did not regard him entirely without favor, he found it extremely difficult to get her to listen to his plea. The stenographer refused to lunch, sup or go to the theater with her admirer. Finding every avenue of approach blocked, the determined counter, who possessed, some literary facility, wrote a short love story, in which the girl and he were the leading figures. This story he sent to the stenographer every morning for a month and ordered her to typewrite it for him. She dared not refuse to do as her employer commanded, and, realizing the story that he would never give up until she married him, she finally acquiesced.—Chicago Record-Herald. They Paid the Price The corporation of the city of Glasgow wanted to purchase the Whistler portrait of Carlyle and in due course waited on the master of the gentle art of making enemies about the price (1,000 guineas). They admitted it was a magnificent picture, but "Do you not think, Mr. Whistler, the sum a wee, wee bit excessive?" "Didn't you know the price before you came to me?" asked the master, with suspicious blandness. "Oh, aye, we knew that!" replied the corporation. "Very well, then," said Mr. Whistler in his suaveest tone, "let's talk of something else." And as there was nothing else of interest to detain the "corporation" they paid the price and made an excellent bargain. Airy "I'm looking for a breezy march," said the bandmaster in a Chestnut street music store the other day. "How about this one dedicated to the Aero club?" the facetious clerk asked. "I suppose it is written for wind instruments," the bandmaster countered. "Well, the air is easy," the clerk shot back, and the interchange stopped. Philadelphia Inquirer. Well Battiefied. "Old Grabber ought to be satisfied with the money he has." 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Phone Main 2315 FAMOUS GOODWOOD. Something About a Historic English Race Course. The Goodwood race course is quite unique. It is a long way from a station and is not near any town, says the London Tatler. It is on a hill the top of which is shaped like a horseshoe, the space between the two horns being represented by a deep ravine. The course runs round the horseshoe, the start being at the end of one horn and the finish at the end of the other. The result of this is that the equestrians who on other courses contrive to see both start and finish by the simple process of riding across while the race is in progress cannot do so at Goodwood. They must elect which they will see and remain there. On the other hand, the course is very easy to follow with glasses. The races as an institution are comparatively modern, but there must have been hunt races and matches on this course since the days of William III., when we hear of the Goodwood hunt as in existence. In 1800, however, the then Duke of Richmond made a new course, which is practically the present one. In 1801 the course was completed, and in order to celebrate this a regular meeting was got up by the duke with the assistance of the hunt and some officers of the Sussex militia and yeomanry, and prizes to the value of about £1,000 were put up. This meant a good sum in those days. This was the first Goodwood meeting of importance, and from that year it became an annual event. An Amendment. "Are you ready to live on my income?" he asked softly. She looked up into his face trustingly. "Certainly, dearest," she answered. "If—if—" "If what?" "If you get another one for yourself."—New York Journal. The Dreaded Doctor "How did you like your dinner?" inquired the epicure. "Well," answered the dyspeptic, "it was admirable in every respect. But my doctor has put me into such an apprehensive frame of mind that whenever I really enjoy eating anything I become utterly miserable." MISS WISE SERVANT. She Was Too Well Posted on the Right of Employer and Employed. "Some girls may be green and easily imposed upon," said the woman, "but just as many more can give their employers points on law. The girl that came to my house the other day from an employment agency knew more in a minute about the rights of employer and employed than I would know in a year. About the first thing she did was to look out at that big hole in the ground at the other end of the lot, where they are preparing to build. She said: "If I should break any dishes while that building is going up you couldn't make me pay for them." "I asked why not, and she informed me that a girl working in a building that is likely to be shaken by blasting is protected by the same rule that governs employees in a dining car. Owing to the insecurity they are allowed $20 a month for breakage. Dishes valued at less than $20 may be smashed with impunity. She gave me a printed account of the trouble of two friends who had thrashed that matter out in court and had been sustained in their contention for a twenty dollar leeway. I didn't employ that girl. I don't want to impose upon any girl, but I didn't want to hire one who knows that she can smash my best dishes up to $20 worth and get off without-paying damages." -New York Press. ANCIENT BRIDGES. Some Built Before the Christian Era Still Standing in China. Suspension bridges which were built in the time of the Han dynasty (202 B. C. to 220 A. D.) are still standing, striking examples of oriental engineering skill. According to historical and geographical writers of China, it was Shang Lieng, Kaen Tsu's chief of command, who undertook to construct the first public roads in the Flowery empire. At that time it was almost impossible for the province of Shense to communicate with the capital. Lieng took an army of 10,000 workmen and cut great gorges through the mountains, filling up the canyons and valleys with the debris from his excavations. At places where deep gorges were traversed by large and rapidly flowing streams he actually carried out his plan of throwing suspension bridges, stretching from one slope to the other. These crossings, appropriately styled "flying bridges" by early Chinese writers, are high and dangerous looking in the extreme. At the present day a bridge may still be seen in the Shenze which is 400 feet long and is stretched over a chasm more than 1,000 feet deep. How those early engineers erected such a structure with the tools and appliances at their command is a mystery which will probably never be explained. Birds and Insect Life Men of science are generally agreed that birds are nature's great check on the excess of insects and that they maintain the balance between plant and insect life. Ten thousand caterpillars, it has been estimated, could destroy every blade of grass on an area of cultivated land. The insect population of a single cherry tree infested with aphides has been estimated by a prominent entomologist at no less than 12,000,000. The bird population of cultivated country districts has been estimated at from 700 to 1,000 per square mile. This is small compared with the number of insects, yet as each bird consumes hundreds of insects every day the latter are prevented from becoming the scourge they would be but for their feathered enemies.—Harper's Weekly. A. Paper Restaurant. Hamburg, Germany, has an eating house made of paper. Its walls are composed of a double layer of paper stretched on frames and impregnated with a fire and water proof solution. A thin wooden partition affords further protection from the inclementy of the weather. Roofs and walls are fastened together by means of bolts and hinges so that the entire structure may be taken apart and put together again. The dining room itself measures 80 by 6 meters and is capable of accommodating 150 people. There are twenty-two windows and four skylights, and the heating is done by two isolated stoves. A side erection contains the manager's office, kitchen, larder and dwelling room. The total cost was $350.-Detroit Free Press. His Alternative. Even at the tender age of four little Benny was considering his future occupation. "Mamma," he said, "when I'm a man I'm going to have a wagon and drive around collecting ashes." "Why, Benny," exclaimed his mother in horror, "mamma doesn't want her little boy to be an ash man." "Well, then," replied Benny with a very self sacrificing air, "I suppose I could collect swill."—Dellneator. An' Anomaly. The average young woman doesn't like to see her thirtelf birthday. Yet when she has seen it she would like to see it again—Smart Set. The Pets. Wifey (at the hotel office)—The clerk says they don't take pets, Algy, so I suppose Fido and you will have to put up in the basement—Life. 80 Feminine. Lottie—I wouldn't be in Kittie's shoes for anything in the world. Hattie—Of course not. They hurt you terribly—Harper's Basar. Some of the Rules and Regulations That Were In Force There Over a Hundred Years Ago. The first United States mint at Philadelphia was naturally a very unpretentious affair. The material for coinage was secured from abroad. There was found much difficulty, to get any one of experience to operate the coinage, and the salary list of the first mint employees was: David Rittenhouse, director, $2,000 per annum; Tristram Dalton, treasurer, $1,200; Henry Volgert, colner, $1,500; Isaac Hugh, clerk, $312. The regular colage of copper began in 1793, silver in 1794 and gold in 1795. The following curious extracts are taken from the mint rules and regulations of the early days: "The allowance under the name of drink money is hereafter to be discontinued. "The operations of the mint throughout the year are to commence at 5 o'clock in the morning. "Christmas day and the Fourth of July—and no other days—are established holidays at the mint. "He (watchman) will keep in a proper arm chest, securely locked, a musket and bayonet, two pistols and a sword. "The watchman must attend from 6 o'clock in the evening to 5 o'clock in the morning, must ring the yard bell every hour and send the watchdog through the yard immediately after ringing the bell." Besides the Philadelphia mint, which is now established in palatial quarters at Seventeenth and Spring Garden streets, there are mints at San Francisco, Denver and New Orleans and an assay office at Carson City. OLD LONDON BRIDGE. It Linked the Twelfth Century With the Eighteenth. For centuries old London bridge, with its double row of houses, was the home of generations who lived and traded over the Thames waters. Holbein lived and painted there. Osborne, the prentice lad, leaped through a window in the house of his master, Sir William Hewet, to the rescue of Sir William's daughter, who had fallen into the swollen flood of the river below, and by winning her for his wife laid the foundation of the ducal house of Leeds. Crispin Tucker had his shop on the bridge, to which Pope and Swift and many another author of fame made pilgrimages to purchase books and gossip with the waggish shopkeeper. Crocker's Dictionary was printed "at the Looking Glass on London bridge," and gigantic corn mills dominated the south end of the structure, not many yards from the wonderful Nonsuch House, a huge wooden pile with turrets and cupolas brought from Holland. Such in brief outline was the London bridge which linked the twelfth with the eighteenth century and which when it was on its last toterting leg was removed to give place to its fine successor of our day, the stone in which is said to be "nearly double that employed in building St. Paul's cathedral"—Montreal Standard. His Danger. In these days of almost pre-eminent German music and musicians it is rather amusing to read the opinions of former generations concerning Teutonic singers. Frederick the Great was so impolitely unpatriotic to declare that he would rather hear the neighing of a horse than the singing of a German prima donna. Perhaps in his day there was some excuse for such a remark, but the times have changed. There is a diverting anecdote of an Italian who was convinced that no German could sing. A friend induced him to go to the opera where Henriette Sonntag sang. After hearing her first aria the Italian got up to go. The friend urged him to stay, assuring him that he would be convinced soon. "I know it," replied the Italian, "and that's why I go." Doxes and Coronations At the ancient ceremonies of coronation of the French kings after the anointing had been performed some white doves were jet loose in the church. This was supposed to symbolize the power of the Holy Ghost in directing the king's actions. A similar idea seems to have inspired all early kings, for among the English regalia is the rod of equity or the scepter with the dove. This is simply a golden rod with a mound at the top, which supports a cross. On this cross is a dove, fashioned of white enamel, with expanded wings. Some fine diamonds ornament the rod in various places. Gender of Garlic. "Why is garlic masculine gender?" asked the man who markets. "It must be masculine because the greengrocers I buy from call it 'he.' They are mostly Italians and ought to know the sex of garlic if anybody does. Of all the vegetables and aromatic herbs I buy garlic is the only one to which masculine virtues are ascribed. Everything else is neuter. To call garlic 'it' would be an insult. The garlic, he is fresh, he is fine, he is cheap, he is dear. Funny, isn't it?"—New York Times. Ha Had Quit. "You say you have quit smoking?" "Yep; never going to smoke again." "Then why don't you throw away those cigars?" "Never! I threw away a box of good cigars the last time I quit smoking, and it taught me a lesson."—Houston Post. Not what you do, but how you do it, is the test of your capacity—Studley. gta: vaio <<: + sbbelileecwhosis une <x aueRencs: ashwesmeacrs | 6 — ree a nop Eye SiN. WY, Washington, DC W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR “savered at the Post-Office at Wash- jagton, D. C, as second-class mail matter, “+” ESTABLISHED 188 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One opy per year in’ advance_$2.0 Six months: 20 Three months, s Suscristion moathly. = DON’T CROW TOO LUSTILY. Last Summer Dr. Booker T. ‘Washington while abroad was feted and dined and paid the ‘highest honors by the seers and peers of the old world. Royalty and the plain common people vied with each other in doing this great race leader honor. In some of his speeches he spoke in an optimistic tone of his people in tle United States. Hardly had ho returned to his native shore be- fore Dr. DuBois had Srepared and sent broadcast an address to the people of England criticizing Dr. Sushiogton for his optimism. ‘The aim of ‘the author of “The Souls of Black Men” was to dis- eredit Dr. Washington, not alone in-the minds of the people of England, but of the people of this country. Dr. DuBois is now abroad, but unlike Dr. Washing. . ton he is not being honored to any alarming extent. In fact in “Merrj Old England” when a dinner wa: proposed for Dr. DuBois, and the mvitations were sent out, recipi: ents fell over themselves, fairl; jostled each other, in cancelling their acceptance and declining ac ceptance of invitations. Now w regret this exceedingly. We re gtet it because it savored of rac predjudice, and that too agains a very learned professor. But th point is that the very people t - whom, a few months ago, Dr. Du Bois appealed to discredit one o his own race, and the foremost a that, now refuses to accept Dz DuBois at his face value. It ma; be that the Doctor's smpertines and highly improper address t the People of England against | member of his own race ma: have aroused or accentuated rac prejudice in England. And i may be that the people of Eng land entertain such a low estimat for a knocker and such a hig! estimate of the unselfish man o deeds that- the cancelling of ac ceptance and declination of ir vitations to a dinner in honor o Dr. DuBois was meant simply a a personal rebuke to him. ‘Th incident only goes to show ths it is best not to crow too lustil before you are safe out of th woods. Now will Dr. ,DuBoi write another appeal? BISHOP WALTERS’ DE- MOCRACY. The good Bishop Walters de- livered an address before Bethel Literary Society here last week in which he advocated a division of the Negro vote between the Demo: crats and Republicans. Most of the Bishop's logic was of the spurious kind, the kind usually pronounced logic by he who de- livers it, but recognized by the public aS simply sophistry. His argument, stripped bare, was sim. ply that in order to secure an equitable share of the spoils of office it is proper and necessary to divide our vote between the Dem. ocrats and Republicans. Now or class, primarily to secure offices any division of votes of any racc would not be countenanced by the people. A division of vote on economical grounds, in order te secure just laws and a just. ar. rangement of prices upon article: of necessity, is countenanced, but the race or class that divides its vote merely to secure offices is usually a race or class that se- cures, at best, but a temporary benefit, and that benefit is enjoyed only by a few. . ‘As Tong as the Democratic part} is controlled by the southern wins of that party it is not safe fo the Negro to give that party its vote, and ‘there will never be a cordial invitation delivered to us to vote the Democratic ticket. Tho South has disfranchised the Negro vote in practically every southern state, a section where the Democratic party is supreme. It reaulies a yery strong assumption of logic to advocate an association with a thief who means to rob you, and whose record of robberies is extended. And it requires only a desire for the glittering gold: to advocate the ering of the Negro’s vote to a party that has boldly robbed us of our rights, and which arrogantly and audacious- ly continues to rob us of civil and political Sie. Bishop Walters may go with the Democrats if he Tikes, "but as long as that party continues as the defiant enemy of our race he must not expect sane sensible, honest men of the race to follow him. NEGRO LEADERSHIP. With a few exceptions, and a very few at that, Negro jeader- ship is so far degenerated that there is not enough left to tell_a brief history of its existence. It is a mistaken idea that some col- ored people have that office hold- ing ‘iS evidence of good leader- ship. The Bee is of the opinion, &nd many agree with it, that some of the Negro appointments under this administration are the weak- est of any that have been mado since Negro leadership amounted to anything. Some of the Ne- groes who hold office under this administration — Tho Bee means Presidential appointments —would not be able to hold down a first-class clerkship. A. Negro who hasn't been used to holding on. office, will shake when ha is telking with or comes in contact “ith white people. The great trouble with many of the Pres’- Aential appointments of Negroes. *£ they have deputies, they run the office. We have never had but two Re- corders of Deeds, namely, Mat- thews, of Albany, and Trotter, o! Massachusetts. ‘Although _ thes served under a Democratic ad. ministration, they exercised tht functions of their office. Tt is a reflection on the Negr ace to have Negroes in office wh« are too cowardly to run them. T an extent, this present Negr Yeadership is a disgrace to mod ern civilization. < ‘Away with it OEE ae ee: ee ee eee ee gee Some writers are of the opin- ign that a colored man could not properly manage Howard Uni- versity. Such men doubt their own ability, may be true, but there are ‘colored men in this country who are just as _compe- tent to be President of Howard University as Dr. Thirkield, and are fully Able to get as. much money from Congress. “The Bee is confident that Dr. Thirkield has not the respect and confidence of thé colored people, and his in- fluence at Howard University is being daily lessened. ‘The resignation of the present incumbent would be universally appreciated. Some people seem to think that his connection with a colored institution has depre- ciated his social standing among the colored people. If he enter tains a similar opinion, The Bec is of the opinion that his resig- nation is the best thing for the institution. No white man know: the colored race as well as one of its own members. He may have done some good, but his recent ac. tion has been the basis of los! confidence among the more liber al-minded colored people in thi country. Nothing will satisfy th colored masses but his resigna tion. . > AMAN We need such men in_this country today as ex-Gor. P. B.S. Pinchback. “He is no coward, which was fully demonstrated in New York at the time’ Dr. Wash- ington was assaulted. At the Bethel Literary last Tuesday, the friends of Dr. Washington were numerous, but they were too cow: ardly to rise and defend him against the assault of Mr. Man- nings, a white man of Georgia and apparently a personal friend of Recorder Henry Lincoln John son. The friends of Dr. Wash. ington were afraid to open thei mouths. Mr. Mannings’ referencc to the New York incident wa: unmanly, to say the least, anc had the editor of The Bee beer present he would have resented such an insult. Mr. ‘Washington's explanatior of the New York incident wa: sufficient, and it is a piece of im pudence for a white man in a sup posed cultured society to use th language that Mr. Mannings used. Some of the so-called friends of Dr. Washington who were pres- ent and heard this were too cow- ardly to resent it. | The Bee is confident that had ‘ex-Gov. Pinchback been present he would have resented, becuse i is A MAN. ® ; CHOOSE TODAY. It should not be a hard mat- ter for the colored voters of this country to choose as to which of the two political parties they would support in the campaign of 1912, All that the colored voter possesses today he received from the Republican party. Let us ad- mit that there is a great deal of prejudice in both parties against the colored voter. Can we not see that this prejudice is the crea- tion of the Democratic party? There is nothing that we can gain from the Democratic party. How will a few offices benefit the col- ored voter when his rights ar¢ taken from him? The colored voter is safer un. der Republican rule than he is under Democratic rule. * - Let us choose today to which party we will ally ourselves. Let us-not be slow in choosing. ‘The so-called insurgent Senators have shown no disposition to defend the civil and political rights o! the colored yoter. Why, then should we hesitate? : ~ Let us choose tollay. | HOW TO DISCRIMINATE. Banquets will do, and they are all right when they are gotten up properly and by the proper. per- sons. A public ‘man should be careful and not allow himself to fall into the hands of keepers of sporting houses. Some colored men have an idea that they repre- sent something when they attach to their names a misnomer. ‘Thero are, in this city, a few decent and- respectable public inns, and when a public man comes to the city he should be careful and know where he i: going, or before he comes write for information. ’ Grafters should not be at th head of any enterprise, and it this, particularly, public mer should be extremely careful wit) whom they associate. A man wh is not a fit subject to visit ou homes is not a fit subject for u: to associate with. ‘The great mis take of colored men is, they ar not careful enough. ‘They don’ know how to discriminate social ly. Colored society doesn’t knoy how to discriminate socially. WHERE WERE HIS FRIENDS? No matter what kind of a white man goes in among colored people, no matter what kind of colored people, they will applaud that man, no matter what he may say against a member of their race. The ignorant set of Ne- groes who attended the Bethel Literary last Tuesday night and allowed that man Mannings, from Georgia, to attack Dr, Wasliing. ton, are as bad as he is. There were a number of Dr. Washing. ton’s friends there. Why didn’ they rise and defend him from the pefsonal assault that was made upon him? So-called intelligent Negroe: are as big cowards as the ig norant classes. | RACE PREJUDICE. This was in substance the sub- iect of the address of Editor Tames Monroe Trotter, at the Bethel Literary last Tuesday night. Many things said by the speaker The Bee agreed with. es- necially his reference to separate Y. M. C. As. The Bee was the first to denounce separate Chiis- tian Associations. These separate religious bodies have never’ been approved or indorsed by this pa- per. That is not the kind of re- ligion The Bee believes in. Col- ored men who favor segregation admit their own inferiority. Editor Trotter had a very appre- ciative audience to prec him. His speech lacked blood and thunder which are the characteristic re- marks of the speaker. NEW JERSEY REPUBLI- | CANS. News reaches us from our spe- cial correspondent at Atlantic City, N.J., to the effect that the colored Republicans have gotten together. The Bee is glad to know it, because nothing ¢an be done by division. There is noth- ing in the Democratic party for the colored man.- There is one thing certain: there may be some Republicans against us, but ‘The ‘Bee has never known a Republi- can Senator or Representative to vote for or offer “Jim Crow” leg- islation. The colored Republicans of At- Nontic' City show good sense, Have you received an anony- mous letter yet? The new Register of the Treas- ury has not yet essayed to spell- binding. | Cyrus Field Adams continues to hold down the Assistant Regis- tery of the Treasury. He won't resign, and he oppcses removal. Some men think that a public office is a private snap. Such men usually experience an enfore- ed retirement which always spells oblivion. Although the Odd Fellows’ Journal has now been published in Wsshington for two months, it has not caused a ripple of ex- citement. And it shows little signs of improvement. Hon. Charles D. Hilles, the new secretary to the President, seems to fill a tong fete want. He is making friends for his chief every day, and incidentally assisting the deserving. ‘There is no harder working of- ficial, and none more capable, connected with the Department of Justice than James A. Cobb, Special Assistant United States District Attorney. The career of Mr. Cobb, coming all the way from the bottom, unassisted, and who has had to tread the wine press alone, is an inspiration to all young célored men, and 2 high tribute to his race. Mr. Cob has won his laurels unaided. aay eee se” 8 ee ee ee Street High School has a ‘baseball team, and inaugurated the season with a victory on Monday over the Inte- rior Department team by the score of 9 to 6, The batting of Morton and p'tching of Jackson, of the school team, were features of the contest. The game proceeded to an extra in- ning, and was decided in the tenth by a two-bagger, driven by Morton, of the, High’ School team. Coaches Menard ‘and Houston are pleased with the work of their charges. 7 Summary. , M, St. H.S..,20 1010200 3-9 Interior .....'01 101 10.2006 Batteries—Jackson and Hayes, for M St. H. S; Longus, Keyes’ and Turner, . ‘Umpire—Dandridge. It should be interesting to all to know that the Health League _of Young Men's Christian Association has been. launched. The Health League will have a membership of 10,000 individuals in this country, and will issue bulletins and use influence in the interest of national health, Each member subscribes a dollar, and will be sent at intervals bulletins and books dealing with health and hygiene topics worth several dollars. A com. mittee of 100 of the most prominent philanthropists, municipal authorities, physical training experts, writers and educators, are directing the effort The chief endeavor at present is the establishment of a national depart ment of health to effect measures fo {health in manner akin to the method: of the Department of Agriculture. | Ten members in any city may |through the local Y, M. C. A, form’: local chapter, and be entitled to th use of the health service material |consisting of prepared lectures an slides. Some of the topics are: Al cohol, Prevention of Tuberculosis | Play and Playgrounds, and Child Hy giene. The first bulletins have bee issued, and those desiring informatio |should apply at once to the office 0 ‘|the local Y. M. C. A. "| Armstrong Technical High Schoo 2} will have a large and well equippe ‘gymnasium’ in the addition to th ,| present building, which will be erect ‘Jed this Summer. The plans hav been submitted and approved, an >| building operations will probably be 2|gin at the close of the present ses -|sion. Two spacious gymnasiums wer ,|recently fully equipped in the ne Sumner High School of St, Loui 1|Mo., which ‘school is probably th -|finest devoted to high school educs .| tion of the colored youth in the coun try, and the only colored school wit “Ja first-class gymnasium, 5 1" Now that Armstrong is to Have .| splendidly equipped gymnasium, wit “|M Street High and the Y. M.C. A. t be supplied similarly in the near fu S}ture, it looks as though the Wast -|ington youth of the race will soon b -|furnished with the opportunities fo vital development that have been long time denied them. _|. Following the plan adopted general ly now-a-days, the “gym” will b available for latge assembly purpose Le ctues and aahitines The new principal of the Baltimore City High School, Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, has a most interesting little family. Mr. Hawkins was formerly a teacher ia the Baltimore High School. He has two very interesting little boys. If you want first-class furniture of every description, Grogan’s is the place to go. Pe ETT eu ak Ae. ce GE. Good morning. Athletic Sport, ‘Beal SGactitng Grogan. Public Men And Things (By the Sage of the Potomac.) (By the Sage of the Potomac) Riese ae RET Op RR * AT bry Bebe MR Fh \¢very man whose Christian name is Robert is a contrary fellow? Well, all are. Now just recall all the men you know whose first name is Rob- ert, starting with Robert LaFollette, and tun down the line of Roberts, Now Bob Pelham is about the most pesteriferous and the most argumen- tative mink-shaded 145 pounds of hu- manity about these diggings, and he's about the most resourceful, too. Bob lis always ready for an argument, and never agrees with you on anything. If the sun was at meridian on an August day in the tropics, and send- ing down its slants with an intensity jthat would boil water, and you should meet Bob and say it's hot, it's an hundred cents to a pretzel that Bob would proceed to argue that it was cool—so cool that frost was in sight for the night. If you should say to Bob that the Detroit baseball club could not win the pennant, it's a gal- Ton of pure cream to a gill of skim- med milk that Bob would start an ar- gument which would deteriorate into a Marquis of Queensbury affair. [And when Bob gets to arguing he always pitches his voice loud enough to wake up all the mummified saints that lie buried in the catacombs. You, yourself, don’t know a d—n thing |when Bob starts to argufy, and there's nothing that he doesn't ‘know save that one sentence, "O, for the love lof Mike, be reasonable.” But he's a young man yet—not over sixty—and is bound to learn that occasionally other men have an opinion. Bob Pelham 1s an old newspaper man, and most of these newspaper fellows Jare contentious critics and differating bundles of conceit. “It’s the nature [er the beast.” But I want to bore fa gimlet hole into your brain, just ‘ibig enough to funnel through the in- formation that there “ain't” a man Jon the District map whose got more energy than this immigrant from De- Ttroit.” And he’s got both native and Jacquired ability to spare, If you |want to get up something, and want lit to be a success, just interest Bob Pelham. ‘Tell him’ he’scfree to shoot the chutes, free to race around the circle without bit or bridle, and he'll work his flesh off to make it a suc cess, and if he doesn’t make it a suc cess it's just because you have hand: ed him 4 gold brick. In Michigan the name Pelham is one to conjure t|with. It's a sight draft that will be Ivhonored in any ward of the City o [the ‘Straits. Washington Negtoe: -thave gained much by his locating = ere without, giving him anything it a'return, Bob's got’a peculiarly con Mstructed and ladened brain. There’ [a streak of pugnacity, a layer of rea -|abjlity, 2 modicum of reasonableness y|a chunk of inventiveness, and a lo {]of go-aheaditiveness. And that. bod; of his is energy driven by a lot e|bigger bra than many give hin rjeredit for. Bob never posed as a Adonis—just couldn't—and he neve essayed to be a fashion -plate—jus can't—but assa fellow of parts, an [4-karat parts at that, he belongs i glthe classy class. If Bob Pelhar 6|should drop out of Washington, be f|lieve me, he would leave an achin d|void, and that’s the truth in big let ters. ; yx o| «If the dyspepsiated zephyrs shoul st| waft into your lobed orifices a voi nithat is deep-toned like a cathedr: hibell ringing for a funeral, or as tr: sf|edic as was the voice of John M d|Cullough in the Gladiator, there’s 1 [use to turn around to see who hol n.[the first trust on that voice. Ju djset it down as a safe Monte Car d[roulet bet that it's Prof. Tunnell re|stentorian, oratorical nightmare of 1-|voice. Now who is Prof. Tannel nt | Well, as the boys used to say up ; s,|Howard, “he’s Prof. Tunnell, that dail.” Prof. Tunnell, or rather D t.|Tunnell, between teaching hyp 1¢ | thetic preaching and an. erroneous st t-lpicion that he 1s an orator, led_ or quiet, uneventful, though benefici js|life, around Howard hill for mar yeats. About a year ago a_litt y,|siren buzzed a bit of conceit into h afear which led him to believe that J ne|was the one superlative genius wh i,|could bring order out of suppose 1d] chaos in the public schools. ‘To mal 1-|a story short, he aspired and got c is, {the school board, and at once hook y-|up with Mr. Horner, presumably en|the theory “that birds of a feath on| should flock together, and because, | of|use the characterization of the ia and unlamented Dr. Chancellor, th ol'both had the features of white m edjand the characteristics of | Negroe he,Since he got on the twe have be -|near-Siamese twins, Of course it w ve|a mistake for the Doctor to get in nd | this public school maelstrom. No o e-| connected with Howard Universt sought to be connected with the pu re [lic schools, and the trustees shou establish 2 rule to this effect. I is, |stead of clearifying the school wate e]Dr. Tunnell has muddied them. a-|hasn't added anything to himse n- and he hasn't added anything to t th|school situation but discord. T stork found Prof, Tunnel, on one althose West India islands under Br th|ish rule, and, like all guinea pigs a to|human possibilities that are born, c-lEngish islands he is as. smart. os & we" oo cyeeutaemesses Sieekewsct * 5 Ory tor years. As a member of the school board he will be voluntarily forgotten before the birds fly south. I have always aumired Dr. Tunnell, and I have the deepest reverence for his abilty as a professor, preacher Jand teacher. Like the bull dog who jtore the fleshy part aff of the tramp’s leg, he means well. When a college | professor kets into anything that sa- vors of politics he is in the whirlpool rapids before he knows it. If Dr. Tunnell will only stand pat on his college professorship he can't help but win the jack pot, for he holds a splendid hand—a royal flush. of brains. It’s good that Howard has him on her faculty. sae Well, I am mighty glad that that bunch ‘of beauties and collection of symmetrically formed legs, known as “His Honor the Barber Co.” has left the Howard Theater. Somehow or an- other I just couldn't resist the tempta- tion of going there every other night and wishing I was there the nights I missed. I liked Aida Walker's move- ments, they were so suggestively graceful; and I like that tall, grace ful lady down on the program as Mrs. Anderson, and I secretly admired that very embonpont lady who assumed the role of the old man’s daughter, but those diminutive creatures on the end who deported themselves, in the dance, like Parisian denizens of the Apache district, certainly caught my eye. 1 simply blowed myself, while they were here, and 1 observed that most of the old bald-heads were there regularly. “They all look good far away,” was applicable to most of this troop. I met several of the fem- imine cast. when they were in their street clothes—on the street of course —and some of them looked like Jen- nie Fewelothes. They had on hob- ble skirts alright, alright, and high heels, and a‘ting-a-ling hat, but the whole bunch of glad rags that adorn- ed and enveloped their corset-framed forms wouldn't bring $298 in the open market. But on the stage, with their abbreviated dresses. and’ their paint and powder, they looked like the real things from Hammerstine’s. Funny how some fellows will get all excited over chorus girls, Just be- cause they wear a dress that catches them two feet above the ankle, and have a pair of understudies * that look tolerably well, I thank you, some of the boys, and’ old men, too, go blind, and will shell out ‘all their spare change for Lowney’s chocolate drops to feed the babes on. Several of my friends, and I won't mention their names because some of them pass the basket at their churches, went daffy on the chorus girls in the Smart Set. I only view them through a pair of opera glasses—that's as close Jas I ever get to them. It was amus- Jing, though, to see some of the old |codgers whose mercury 1s all down Jin their boots, standing out in front ofthe Howard waiting for the Jen: i|nie Fewelothes to come out. if 1 Jshould name them, the lawyers here {]would do a mighty big business, anc ‘the divorce courts would ‘be chuckec sJup with busineés. However, all thes jJold fellows did was to look.” That: i\their share, you know. But the cal -|low youths, how they did blow thei | money (secured from ten per centers iJon these broilers that travel with th {Smart Set. In a few days some o nithem will be wiser. Epworth League. There will be a special literary pro- gram of the Epworth League of As- bury M. E. Church, corner 11th and K sireqts “northwest, April 30, at 6:30 ‘The program in part, is as follows: Responsive Reading—Kiss Louise F._Madella. . Scripture Lesson—Mr. Charles E. Wesley. Duet—Misses Elorence and Ethel Stokes. Addregs—Pierce A. Beaman. Solo—\frs. Bessie Hamilton Armes, of Albafly, N.Y. > Shortyffalk—Dr.’ Lucy E, Moten, principat of Normat School No. 2. Solo—iliss Cordella H. Murdock, P. CYGlascoe is president of the Leagues Hamjyon Clark, master ‘of ceremo- nies. if -* ~ ATR VIM Dr. Julia P, H. Coleman's Success. One fof the most talented women of theirace is Dr. Julia P. H. Cole- man, who is the manufacturer of a hair preparation known as Hair Vim. This preparation is in great demand and she is selling it as fast as it is manufactured. Hair Vim Soap is another selling article. Both the Hair Vim and soap fare preparations that Dr. Cole- man guarantees. Dr. Coleman is one of the most progressive and accom- plished women of the race. She has her place of business at 643 Florida avenue N. W., where she may be seen. Her hair preparations are sold in all first clase drug stores. River Oucen. Dates are now opened for the sca~ 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 enceavors to please the people regardless of expense. Every park under the supervision of Col. Jefferson has been improved, which will make the season of 1911 one of pleasure and satisfaction to the patrons of this boat. ‘Apply at the wharf and make your dates. _ Go to Xander’s. If you want pure wines and liquors lyou should go to Xander’s. It is the Breatest wine house in the country. House and Herrman. If you cannot be satisfied elsewhere patronize House and Herman. Ce we i BEER ti . spe The ty, fey eK Je SR aeiegh Peed MK Defer P coo i ce Os PE EO Gara 7): RX Qe: aC} " Ar | Vi |, See RS LAL . ele ag ey ioe HA A (NE eg TE Ni; ee ag Fy 1) Nee 4 IN ae es ; popular Fourteenth street thorough- fare, and as usual, they fall in at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912%4 Fourteenth street, “the place where everybody meets everybody else,” or you see them enjoying those delicious sodas at Ninth and You streets, the popular “Lookout Corner” of Board & McGuire. Prof. S. P. McDonald has returned to Philadelphia, Pa, after a very pleasant visit to this city. Misses Mamie and Helen .Henry have returned to Snow Hill, Md., af- ter a delightful stay in this city with friends. : Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson an- nounce the marriage of their daugh- ter Mary Dickerson Whitaker, to Mr. Joseph H. W. Morris, on, Tuesday, March 7, at 2029 Marion street, Co- lumbia, ‘S.C. Miss Alice Cornelia Peck and Mr. Frank Anderson, of Boston, Mass., were united in wedlock on Monday evening, April 17, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. W. S. Peck, 1905 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. Miss Peck is a grad- uate nurse of Freedmans Hospital, 1907, and had been practicing in Bal- timore with leading physicians. Miss Martha Goode is visiting friends here. Hon, R. W. Tyler left the city last week for an extensive western trip. He will visit Ohio and shall remain two weeks. .Misses Aldina and Roberta, Haw- King, have returned to their Rome in Balimore, after a delightful trip to this city. 2 Dr. J. W. Morse has the gem drug store in the northwest. Prescriptions carefully compounded by registered clerks. Mr. and Mrs. Moter,, of this city, spent Easter in Baltimore, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young, 1821 Druid Hill avenue. Miss Julia Day has returned to her home on Lafayette avenue, Baltimore, Md. after an enjoyable’ visit with friends here. The Senior Class of the M Street High School gave a reception at the Auditorium Hall, Eighth street south- east, on Wednesday evening, April ‘ 19. The attendance was large, the music charming, and the young ladies handsomely attired in gowns of mes saline satin, silks, etc. Mrs. Jennie Fleming has returnec to this city after a very pleasant visi of_a week in Baltimore with friends Mr, J. Highland Hayes returned te the University of Pennsylvania afte: a pleasant Eastertide in this city wit! his-parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H . Hayes, 1307 T. street northwest. Miss Pearl Kyles returned to Rich mond, Va., on Wednesday, after ar enjoyable stay in this city, the gues of her sister, Miss H. Kyles. Mrs. Martin Crowdery has return ed to Philadelphia, after a delightfu visit in this city. Dr. Morse has the finest assortmen of candies and toilet artides that ca be purchased anywhere in the city. Miss Lottie Griffin was the recen guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Wil liams, in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Lustrena Stephenson, who ha been the guest of Mrs. T. A. Middle ton and Mrs. Eliza J. Mason, for sev eral weeks, left for her home in Keys ville, Va. Thursday, stopping in Rich mond, Va, to visit relatives an friends. Mrs. Sarah Parker, of 200 L stree northwest, who has been ill for sev eral weeks, is able to be up and ov again, Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall le! the city this week for St. Louis, Mo and other points west in the interes of the Washington Conservatory ¢ Music. Miss Verna Waddy has returned t Philadelphia, Pa., after a delightft visit to this city as the guest of M and Mrs. Charles Fisher. Don't pass Morse’s Drug Store, : Nineteenth and L streets northwest, . Mrs. John C. Robinson, of Phil delphia, Pa., is visiting friends her Miss| Marie Thomas is visitir friends _in_ Philadelphia. Mr. S. P. McDonald returned | his home in Philadelphia after an joyable trip to this city. Miss Margaret Gibbs, a student pharmacy at Howard: Universit spent a few days in Westchester, P with friends. 7 Mrs. Sewell and Mrs. Garnett spe a delightful visit in Wilmington, De * during their recent visit. Miss Bertha McNeille spent a f ' hours with Miss Lucia Stubbs, wh enroute to Atlantic City, where s spent Eastertide. Miss Lula Allen spent Easter Wilmington, Del. . Mrs. Jessie Pryor, of Jersey Ci N. J., is visiting friends here. Dr. Morse, who has the finest dr store in the West End, also has t best prescription compounder. ] Morse, who is also a registered ph macist, never makes a mistake. C roth and L streets northwest. Mrs. Robert Griffin is the guest Mrs. Calhoun, of French street, Vi mington, Del. . Mrs. Marie Holland, of Suffolk, 1 3s visiting friends here. vey oe orses drug store, Twen- tieth and L streets northwest. Mrs, Elizabeth Clinton has return- ed to this city after a spleasant trip through the West, _Mr. Charlie Johnson was a recent visitor to Charlotte, N. C. __ Miss Gladys Russell has been visit- ing friends in Chicago, Ill. A social was given in: her honor during her AG at which forty friends were pres- ent. ._ Miss Essie Arnold, of Chicago, Ill, is visiting friends here. Miss Arnolti has come for a three months’ stay. Miss Williams, of this city, spent several days in Durham, N.C, last week, while en route to Enfield, N.C. _,Nothing funny about it. People just like to deal at the drug stores of Board & McGuire at 1912%4 Four- teenth street northwest and at Ninth and U streets northwest, two places “where everybody meets everybody Mr. Hardy Ryan, of Charlotte, N. C, is visiting friends here. Mrs. Cora Gaffney has returned to this city from Charlotte, N.C, where she was called to the bedside of her son. She was accompanied by her two children. | Mr. Charles Wood is visiting friends in Philadelphia, Pa, Mr. and Mrs, Sheridan Warrick, of Philadelphia, Pa., are the guests of Mr. Benjamin Warrick. They will remain a few weeks. Mrs. A, M. Edwards has returned to this city after a delightful visit to Brooklyn, N. Y. Bring your job work_to The Bee office, or address W. Calvin Chase, Jr, 1109 Eye street N. W., or 1212 Florida ayenue N. W. : {, Mrs. Aingie B. Lynch, who has [been visiting friends in Philadelphia, 'Pa., was the guest of honor at an elaborate reception at the suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hinton on Jast Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. Persifore Young, a recently wedded couple of Balti- more, are now residing in_this city. Misses Ada and Ida Stafford, of New York City, are guests at the Mayo residence on 17th street north- west. Mrs. William L. Houston received lin honor of Mrs. Edward Morris, of Chicago, at an “at home” on Tuesday evening, from 8 to 10 P. M. ["'Miss''Sadie Merriwether, of Balt |;More, was on during Easter week. ) Mrs. and Miss Jackson, of Chicago, Jare guests of the Kennedys, at 192 J11th street northwest, -|_ Prof. and Mrs. A. C. Newman have \Jreturned to this city after a very |pleasant visit to New York City. Cards are out announcing the mar. -|tiage of Mrs. Lucy Parker Wetsel tc \| Elder Lewis C. Sheafe, in Huntsville pon March 27. Dr. and Mrs, Sheafe will reside at 1938 Third street after J July 3. \|_ Dr. John W. Morse, of the Ger Drug Store, at Nineteenth and I t|streets northwest, has everything tha 1 2 first-class druggist possesses. Droy in, t) Mrs. Minnie Chisolm Mason, daugh -{ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Chisolm who has been quite ill at her home s|is improving. -|_ Mr. Milton Chisolm, who went t« -|San Francisco, Cal. has been trans ferred to the War Department in thi -| city: 1 Nis. R. F. Chisolm, of the Govern ment Printing Office, is on leave. t| Miss Evelyn Henderson spent Eas -|tertide in Philadelphia. t}_ Messrs. L. G. Weaver and J. W Hall have returned to this city afte t|spending several delightful days i ,| Richmond, Va. t} Miss Dorothy Waring spent a ver f| pleasant stay in Baltimore, Md., las week, the guest of Miss Gladys Wash ojington. - : . | Miss E. M. Wilson, of Baltimor .|Md., was the guest of Mr. and Mr: George Losset last week. tt} Miss Daisy M. Daly spent the en of Easter week in Baltimore, the gues -Jof Miss Emma Tuxon. ¢.) Mr. Frank Coppen, of Howard Un g|versity, and Miss Blanch Cornis were-in Baltimore on a visit on Wec o|nesday of last week. n-|_ Rev. P. C. Hunt, of Beaumon ‘|Texas, was in the city this week. in} The Council of Upper Classmen « y, {Howard University held their nint ,|annual ceremony of receiving th “Sophs” on Tuesday evening in At ntidrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. 1,| An interesting program was re dered. The principal address of tk w)evening was by Roscoe Conklir le} Bruce, assistant superintendent | he|public schools. The “Sophs” we heartily received. 7 in} Invocation—The Chaplain. » Music, Vocal Solo—Mr. O. 1 ty, | Jones. PH" Remarks—President Waters. ug| Music, Piano—Miss Olive C. Jone he} Welcome to Sophs. Wr} Music, Duet—Selected. r-| Address—Roscoe Conkling Bruce. all} Music, Piano—Miss Olive C. Jon Presentation of C. U. C. Gold Me offals. ‘il-| | Benediction. _ | Mr. Isaac N. Nutter, a member go to Murray, 1216 U street north- west. Mrs. R. W. Tyler has returned from Ohio, where she had been attending the funeral of her brother. Miss Emma F, G. Merritt, who spent the Easter holidays in Lynch- burg, Va. as the guest of Attorney N. T. Goldsbery and wife, Mrs. Lulu Chase Goldsbery, returned to the city Sunday evening. —. Dr. Milton Francis has siffficiently recovered from his late serious ill- Mess to resume his practice next week. Mrs. R. T. Douglass, who has been to Cleveland, Ohio, to attend her brother’s funeral, has returned to the city, Mr. Matt Washington, who has been in the city all the Winter on account of sickness, will leave for Proctor, Vermont, this month. ‘Mr. J.C. Thomas, a popular under- taker of New York City, was here this week on business. Rev. B. J. Bolden, formerly pastor of John Wesley Church, was in the city this week, Chief W. R. Griffin‘left for Rich- mond, Va, this week, where he went on business in connection with the True Reformers. Miss Ada Watts and Miss Lottie Robinson, of Baltimore, Md., were in -the city during Easter week, the ,guests of Mrs, Maud Chew, of 3347 ;C street southwest. Mr. and Mrs, Newman Host and Hostess, Mr, and Mrs. Herman M. Newman entertained Mrs. Geo. Hawkins, of Newburgh, N. Y., last Tuesday even- ing, April 18, at Martin’s reception parlors. The evening, a very enjoy. able one, was spent in dancing anc whist playing. Those present were Mrs. Geo. Haw- kins, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R.~Dinguid, Mr. and Mrs. John Grey, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Collins, Mrs. Mary Smith, o! New York; Mrs. Malisha Scott, Mrs. Alta Porter, Mrs. Maria Johnson, Mrs. Marie Ray, Mrs. Rose Myers, the 'Misses Albert Carrington, Mayme Chase, Dora Holmes, Anna Scott, Re- becca’ Ware, Esther Jones, Lena anc Grace Newman, Cora Swann, Marth: and Mildred Porter, and little Rut Scott. Messrs. Wm. Thomas, High: land Hayes, Thomas Morton, Wm Brooks, Henry Hardy, Lawrence Ar. nold, Alfred Brent, Raymond Cole Wm. English, and Dayid Turner, 0 New York City. West Washington News. Rev. H, S, Leeper has just_finished a very successful year at Ebenezer 1A. M. E.' Church, and is now attend- ing the annual conference of the A. M, E. Church in Baltimore, Md. His return is expected for another year. Dr. Chas. H. Marsha‘l is confined to his bed with a slignt attack of theumatism. Mrs. Mary H. Pitts, of Port De- posit, Md. and her little daughter are visiting her mother and sister for a week or ten days. A grand union meeting of tix churches was held Tuesday evening, April 25, at Mt. Zion M, E. Church and a large audience listened to : yery instructive address by the Rev. Zed H. Copp on the subject of the Child, Parent and State. After his conclusion the following pastors alsc spoke: Rev. E, E. Rick, Rev. Chas N. Prior, and Rev.. D. W. Hayes Miss H. H. Beason presided. The- Epworth League of Mt. Zior M. E. Church was addressed Sunday afternoon by Dr. Jesse Jones. An ex cellent musical preceded the address Mrs. Grace Brown presided. THE MASQUERADE. Unique Costumes and Sweet Misses. One of the most unique social events in the social circle was the masquerade at Martin's Cafe last Thursday evening. The masquerade took place in the up-stairs parlors, which were beautifully decorated and festooned with flags and other orna- ments. It was a company of young misses and gentlemen who were masked be- yond recognition. There were many beautiful and unique masks. About to o'clock the order was given to un- mask, which was the occasion of much merriment. The dancing then began, Among those present were Misses Mary and Phyllis Terrell, Lillian Mur. dock, Victoria Tunnell, Miriam Wil. liams, Nettie Langston, Mary Gar- net, Ione Adell, Eslander Smith, Al genon Prior, Pearl Brown, Mary Craft, Erma_Howard, Ruby Holland Uneda and Frances Young, Hilda anc Ethel Wilkinson, Edna Boyd, Master: Charles Craft, Houston, Hayes, Cur tis, Layton, Nevis, Prior, Grady, Rus sell and others. The party was ¢haperoned by: Mesdames_ Clara L, Tunnell, M Church Terrell, Murdock, | Prior Langston, Boyd, Smith, Wilkinsor and others. THE HOWARD Starting next Monday the How- ard will introduce up-to-date Vau- deville and Moving pictures for the balance of the spring season, A long and exceptionally strong bill has been engaged for the open ing week. There will be a complete change of moving pictures each night. There will bea ladies and ‘children’s matinee on Thursday and Saturday, At Home. , It was a most charming at home at the residence of Mrs, Norah M. Din- guid, 718 Twenty-third street north- west, by Mrs. Dinguid, in honor of Mrs. Almara M. Hawkins. of New- burg, N. Y. Those who assisted the hostess “were Miss Mildred Porter, Miss Alberta Carrington and Mrs Vivian Newman. Tea was poured by Mrs. Flossie Richardson and Mrs, pBeulah Johnson. Fruit, etc, wa: served by Mrs. Esther Drew. __ The affair was one of the pretties! in the social circle. The ladies’ gown: were beautiful, oe ‘W.CalvinChase,Jn Nathan Nesbit ace wine Music Furnished For : All Occasions | —THE— Wilberforcian Orchestra J+ Sherman Hunnioutt * 19166 Btreet, N. We KK. F. Phillipa, MANAGMR, PIANO & VIOLIN 2130 13th Btreet, W.-W. + HE. Ze! Burns, TReaSURER AND DRUMS: O38 T St.,N.W., Phone North 603-m Cr W. Jones J. H. Anderson Winters (Wwigiiendies J. B- Clark ¥F.G. Haley Mr. Preston, ViOLs Mrs. Layton Arrived. Jacksonville, Fla, Aoril 22. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, who left the city on a tour of inspection throughout the South, has arrived in Jacksonville, Fla. The work in which Mrs. Layton is engaged is one that has hever been bestowed upon a wo- man of her race, and it is quite cer- in that she will represent her peo- ple. MADAM McNAIRDEE, i The Talented Clairvoyant. - ‘The gifted clairvoyant, the great fe- male wonder, born with the double (caul) veil. "She is one of the old ancient Southern clairvoyants of New Orleans. She is a living phrenologist and physiogomist' She tells plainly what you are adapted for in life by reading your brain and mind. With a grasp of her hand she gives you a course of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter, oth verse of St. Mat- thew: “Blessed are the peacemakers, 'for they shall be called the children of God” She reunites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. Your husband or wife or sweetheart will never forsake you, but will love you and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady’s consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say.. “Yes, we believe her a Godsend to us. My husband and I separated over a year ago, and just think, since T called on this lady; he returned to me. We are together and happy.” This young lady, says: “The one | loved refused to call or write me. | called on this lady and we are now engaged.” You can't afford to. mis: consulting this gifted lady. She is gifted to read characters, She chal. lenges the world to excel her advice on love, losses, business, family anc bas ‘2g Aga F = os eorae aaa. ie aa ae Car cas . ee . en | . aoe 2 a : — PR financial troubles, Reunites the sepa- rated, causes speedy marriages with one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business, No one’s ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady, and depends entirely on her heavenly gift. If you are painful or ailing, think you have been witcherafted, go to sec her. She spent thirty years in the jungles of Africa and has traveled through thirty-four States, doing good wherever she went. Read St. John, gth chapter, 33d verse: “If this man is not of God, he could do nothing.” “I for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husband and the way he would throw away his time and money, until I consulted this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year, Through her he has been a loving .husband, and to- day he presents me with a lovely lo on -which he will build a home Tongue can’t praise her too highly.’ * Thousands are flocking to see thi: wonderful lady daily. Her powerfu consultation when heeded has sen sunshine to the homes of all who call ed. Don't put off, but call at once if you wish to enjoy future happiness Don't delay. Highly indorsed by al the press, teachers, preachers, lawyer: and doctors, and come well recom mended by four of the leading lodges the-S. M. T., United Order of Tru Reformers, also the Calanthan Court The church society of her home known by the name of United Sister of Charity of the Missionary Church Jand loved by all. God has endowe |her with an unspeakable blessing t aid humanity. She deals in nothin: to be ashamed of. She wants to hear from all that ar im trouble or distress. Addres MADAM McNAIRDEE, 1103 N. Sen ate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. + Positively no attention paid to let ‘Jters without one dollar enclosed. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. The Old Porters’ Exchange, 103, 105, Sixth Street N. W. | The Porters’ Exchange, known the jcountry over as the home of the por- ters coming to Washington from time to time, has at last changed hands. Mr. Thomas M. Redmon, who work- ed at the White House under the McKinley Administration for seven years, is the new proprietor. Mr. Tst.near7th,N.W. The Theatre for the People __ Matinee: Thursday & Sainurday, 3 PY. Ht. Starting Monday MAY 1ST All The Week Advance. Vavdeville _ —AND— s vAnimated Pictures., NOTICE:—A COMPLETE CHANGE OF PICTURES EVERY a . NIGHT. Grey & Harris *Minnie Francis Jones & Jones eae eso Carter Haven'& Co. 7 { TZ The Biggest and Best Show in Town TWOIPERFORMANCES NIGHTLY: 7:45 AND 9:15 P. M. All Seats >. 10 Gents. CONCERTS SUNDAY NIGHT—-EVERYTHING NEW-—10 CTS. - KRERNAN’S . Starting Monday A P RF . WMlatiner Guery Day Show that brings homte the Bacon | Mayer and Schwalbe’s - i e Florida Strollers —AND— - Octoroon - Burlesquers cOM LAN B35 Colored peer itey cis Headed by Wodes, Gaines and Jones ° PRESENTING THE 2 ACT MUSICAL SCREAM ‘ “Hot Tmes in Florida” . Best singing and dancing show in America De Lyon and Jeffreys—The Kentucky Trio New Musical Features—The Alamo Rag, Saiveree,Creole Belles Watch this space SEE IT GROW Redmon is an old restaurant man, Having been reared in that business makes him an ideal hotel man. This house will be formally opened, on Tuesday evening, May 2 1911. A White House buffet and free lunch will be served from 6 to 10:30 P. M. Hon. J. C. Dancy, W. C. Chase, edi- tor of The Bee, W- Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, and many lead- ing men of the race have been in- vited to make short addresses. Mr, Redmon announces that the Porters’ Exchange will be run for. ladies and gentlemen and the public in general; the rag-time, free-and-easy going ‘crowds will find no place in the Por- MS kere ay pe eS THOMAS M, REDMON, New Manager of Porters’ Exchange ters’ Exchange. Ladies and gentle- men who desire a supper or lunch will be able to visit the Porters’ Ex- change without having to veil their faces, or gentlemen to turn up their overcoat collars or pull their hats over their faces. The Porters’ Ex- change will be run on a first-class ‘basis, It is stocked with first-class wines and liquors of every kind. Po- lite servants, men who know how to cater to patrons and the nublic. The opening of this famous old house will be one of the most brilliant events seen in Washington in many years. The house has been thor- oughly renovated from cellar to gar- ret. New furniture, electric lights throughout the house, telephone and telegraph connections. It will be made not only a credit to Mr. Red+ ‘mon, but_a credit to the race. Mr. Redmon is one of Washington's best citizens. He owns a home in the beautiful suburb of Fairmount Heights. ; Thomas M. Redmon was born in Wellington, Va., and came to Wash- ington when quite young, engaging in the hotel business as a waiter and ‘butler, and remained as such till he was employed at the White House during the administration of Presi- dent McKinley. When it comes to getting up a first-class meal, Mr. Redmon is the man. * | Cafe on the Boulevard. Mr. Martin, the proprietor of the Northwest Cafe, is a man who is en- deavoring to please the people. If yot want to see all Washington, call for a breakfast, lunch, or a dinner at the Northwest Cafe. It is a place where you can carry your wife, daugh- ter, or any member of your family, and receive an up-to-date treatment. Don’t fail to drop in at Martin’s. Everything in the eating line may be had at this place. Male and female waiters are first-class, and alway; ready and willing to accommodate you. This is the place for the peo- ple. 7 Martin’s. perereres eo When you want first-class service, go to Martin's, 11th and U streets northwest, on the boulevard. The Porters’ Exchange is under new management. Mr. Thomas M Redmon is the manager. Watch its opening. The Making of Lenses The essential part of any device for the study of the starry millions—the sun, planets, comets and the nebulae that are perhaps new worlds in the making—is the lens or the optical train that consists of a series of lenses. It is this that makes the modern science of astronomy possible. There is absolutely no other human occupation that requires the accuracy of observation and the delicacy of touch that are requisite for the making of the finest lenses. These are the most perfect products of human hands. It may convey some idea of the labor required in the making of a large lens to say that at least one year's time is required for the grinding and polishing of a thirty inch object glass. A little lens two inches in diameter requires the unremitting care and attention of a skilled workman for two or three days. It is easy, then, to see why it is that even lenses of high class photographic work are costly. A forty inch object glass for a large telescope cannot be made in much less than four years' time, and if everything does not go just right it may require much longer than that.—Kansas City Star. Persian Jesta. An exceedingly ugly man, says the Persian Joe Miller, was once in the mosque, asking pardon of Allah for his sins and praying to be delivered from the fires of hell. One who overheard his prayers said to him: "Wherefore, O friend, wouldst thou cheat hell of such a countenance? Art thou reluctant to burn up a face like that?" Another story the Persian jester tells is that a certain person with a hideous nose was once on a time wooing a woman. Describing himself to her and trying to make an attractive picture, he said, "I am a man devoid of lightness and frivolity, and I am patient in bearing afflictions!" "Aye," said the woman. "Wert thou not patient in bearing afflictions thou hadst never endured thy nose these forty years!" All of which is more witty than kind. —Harper's. . Bohemians and Wedding Rings. Bohemians and Wedding Rings, "Here are two wedding rings that I have just made over," said the jeweler. "They are for Bohemian women. They lost their own rings, so they had their husbands' rings cut down to fit. That is a custom in their country. Both husband and wife wear wedding rings there. If the man loses his ring he has to buy a new one, but if the woman loses hers she wears her husband's. I do a good deal of that kind of work. Other women who lose wedding rings just buy another one and say nothing about it, but these women are too conscientious for that. Usually I have to make the man's ring smaller, but once in awhile it has to be spiced to make it fit. The women are always considerably chagrined over the spilling and offer all kinds of explanations to account for their big fingers."—New York Sun. The Roulette Ball. That capricious little ball that decides our fortunes at the ever fascinating game of roulette at Monte Carlo occasionally files from the skillful croupler's hand, though not often. One afternoon it slipped from its manipulator's fingers and found its way into an Englishman's coat pocket. So impressed was the Englishman that he promptly lost a couple of hundred pounds. But the little ball once found a far stranger destination than that. Escaping from the croupler's hand, it flew straight into the mouth of a German onlooker, and he was so impressed that he promptly swallowed it—London Bystander. Tea In Paraguay. When the natives of Paraguay drink tea they do not pour it from a teapot into a cup, but fill a goblet made out of a pumpkin or gourd and then suck up the hot liquid through a long reed. Moreover, the tea which they use is altogether different from that which comes from China, being made out of dried and roasted leaves of a palm-like plant which grows in Paraguay and southern Brazil. The natives say that this tea is an excellent remedy for fever and rheumatism. Sparrowgrass. It is stated that a well known riddle was written by a costermonger. The riddle in question is a charade and runs as follows: My first's a little bird as 'ops; My second's needful in 'ay crops; My 'ole is good with mutilon chops. The answer, of course, is "sparrow-grass," which the learned Dr. Parr always insisted on using in preference to the politer "asparagus."—London Notes and Queries. A Real Poet. "Poetry," said the literary girl. "is the art of expressing intense feeling in figurative speech." "In that case," replied Miss Cayenne, "the man who writes baseball news is sure a poet."—Washington Star. She Wanted to Know: Bridegroom—Now that we are married, darling, we must have no more secrets from each other. Bride-Then tell me truly, Jack, how much did you really pay for that engagement ring? Illustrated Bits. She Was Numerous. "I want a license to marry the best girl in the world," said the young man. "Funny, isn't it?" commented the clerk. "That makes 1,300 licenses for that girl this season."—Philadelphia Telegraph. I do not know of any way so sure of making others happy as of being so myself—Bir Arthur Helps. Baptist Church, on West Rittenhouse street, Germantown, and the colored Baptist church at Ocean City. He was president of the State Baptist Sunday School Association for 15 years, and was much respected by the white Baptist ministers. He was a self-made man, receiving but little education in his youth, and in order to help the young founded the Downingtown Industrial School, of which Dr. Creditt is president. Trower organized a building and loan association for the colored people of the city and erected 20 houses for their use in the vicinity of the Cherry Street Church. Booker Washington considered him the greatest man of his race in this country, and in his published book devotes an entire chapter to his life and work. The funeral will take place Saturday at noon. Booker Washington has been invited to be present. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE NEGRO. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17, 18 and 19, 1912. For some years past I have had in mind to invite here from different parts of the world—from Europe, Africa, the West Indies and North and South America—persons who are actively Interested or directly engaged as missionaries, or otherwise, in the work that is going on in Africa and elsewhere for the education and upbuilding of Negro peoples. For this purpose it has been determined to hold at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17, 18 and 19, 1912. a little more than a year from this time, an international conference on the Negro. Such a conference as this will offer the opportunity for those engaged in any kind of service in Af- WORTH ADVERTISING FOR There are 5,499 Negroes employed here in Washington, the Government alone, and these 5,499 Negroes draw the megating $3,044,404. These more than three million are spent right here in Washington, but scattered and hundreds of tradesmen. Is this amount of money winding for? 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We will prove we are true business friends of people. We require one agent for every locality and guard against loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector St. York. We market all the Chemical Wonder Company times. We will prove we are true business friends of colored people. We require one agent for every locality and guarantee you against loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. Berger & Co., 2 Rector Street, New York. We market all the Chemical Wonder Company prepara- JOHN S. TROWER, Best Known and Probably the Wealthiest Negro in the Country. From the Philadelphia Record. John S. Trower, aged 61 years, the well-known caterer, said to be the wealthiest Negro in Pennsylvania and perhaps in the country, who was reputed to be worth one million dollars and more, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 5706 Germantown avenue, of pneumonia. He is survived by his widow and six children, one of whom is the wife of Dr. R. K. Cherry. Trower for a great number of year was interested in every movement in the uplifting of the people of his race, and gave liberally of his means, in the building of churches, Sunday schools, industrial homes and beneficial organizations. He was born in Eastville, Northampton county, Va., October 3, 1849. As a young man he learned the catering business in Maryland and 40 years ago he embarked in the same enterprise for himself. He was phenomenally successful, and had done the catering not only for the fashionable society of Germantown and Chesnut Hill, but also in this and adjoining States. He was, according to Rev. W. A. Creditt, pastor of the Cherry Street Baptist Church, the most prominent colored layman in America. He attended all the national church conventions and became a powerful public speaker. He was chairman of the trustees of the Cherry Street Church; 16 years superintendent of its Sunday school and at the last meeting was elected superintendent for life. He personally guaranteed all the mortgages and loans of the church, amounting to $75,000, until a few years ago, when the church became financially strong, and he was relieved of this responsibility. He also f rica, or the countries above mentioned, to become more intimately acquainted with the work and the problems of Africa and these, other countries. Such a meeting will be valuable and helpful, also, in so far as it will give opportunity for a general interchange of ideas in organizing and systematizing the work of education of the native peoples in Africa and elsewhere and the preparation of teachers for that work. Wider knowledge of the work that each is doing should open means of co-operation that do not now exist. The object of calling this conference at Tuskegee Institute is to afford an opportunity for studying the methods employed in helping the Negro people of the United States, with a view of deciding to what extent Tuskegee and Hampton methods may be applied to conditions in these countries, as well as to conditions in Africa. It is hoped that numbers of people representing the different governments interested in Africa and the West Indies, as well as representatives from the United States and the countries of South America, will decide to attend this conference. Especially is it urged that missionary and other workers in these various countries be present and take an active part in the deliberations of the conference. It is desirable, in any case, to have any suggestions as to what might be done to make the work of the conference more helpful to all concerned. The names of persons who would like to be present, with whom you are acquainted, will be appreciated, and through you they are invited to be present and take part in the deliberations of the conference. Those who come to Tuskegee properly accredited will be welcomed and entertained as guests of the institution, and will be under no expense during their stay here. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. River Queen. 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. Select your date now. Office at wharf The Analysis. "Did you have the soil of your back yard analyzed by the agricultural department?" "Yes. They said it consisted largely of glass, tin and putty, with traces of builder's lime, and suggested that it might do to raise a mortgage on."—Louisville Courler-Journal. Great Achievement. "And what do you regard as the greatest triumph of modern surgery?" "Collecting the bills," promptly responded the great practitioner.—London Spare Moments. Especially In the Subways "There ain't but one trouble with this here city air," said Uncle Rufe, sniffing the atmosphere speculatively; "it do need ventilatin." — Holland's Magazine. His Reason. "Why do you always leave the house, James, when I begin to sing the old songs?" pouted Mrs. Howlit. "Fresh air," said Howlit.—Harper's Weekly. He who has the truth in his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue.—Ruskin. S=L KIDNEY BLADDER and LIVER Remedy FOR RETENTION AND INCONTINENCE OF WRINE. Inflammation of the Kidneys, Constipation. Pain 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. PRICE 50c. Tyree & Co. Druggists S. E. Cor. Wash., D. C. 15th & H st.N.E. Telephone Main 810 CHOICE Wines, Liquors ..and Cigars.. J. H. Kennedy PROPRIETOR OF The Moose House 625 D Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Special Liquor Sale Every Saturday. A Gastronomio Joy. Of all the superb virtuals which, by their great variety and unique collocation, make Maryland the Eden and Arcadia of every man who loves good eating, the planked shad is probably the most powerful and polignant in its appeal to the senses. The wild duck, though it sets the palate to vibrating like an aeolian harp, has no thrill for the eye. It is a small and unlovely bird of a dull color and ungraceful outline. So, too, the diamond back terrapin. It has no more beauty in death than a plate of soup. And certain other exquisite delicatessen, for all their sweetness, do not soothe the sense of smell. Of such are the raw oyster, the boiled hard crab and the Magothy river cabbage. But the planked shad—ah, here we come to a delicacy which enchants us alike through the eyes, the palate and the nosel. As it comes upon the table it has the imperial dignity of a Charlemagne. Its noble move moves one to reverence; the epicycloid curve of its tail is like the curl of a great comber upon a coral beach. And it radiates a perfume as of Araby—Baltimore Sun. Water Under Desertz. Some of the most curious phenomena of the world are the underground water supplies beneath deserts. In the Raiputana deserts water is held in vast quantities in sandstone beds under the scorched surface and is drawn up from wells sunk into the strata. Bikaner raises its walls in the midst of a weary, almost rainless waste of sand and depends on these hidden clusters for its very existence. Whence it comes, where is the outfall and what quantity runs under the baked sand remain a mystery. In one well at Bikaner it has been ascertained that the water supply is equal to 20,000 gallons an hour, which is held to point to the conclusion that there is an enormous subterranean flow and that the snow fed rivers of the Himalayas must be the source. People in Bikaner say that pieces of wood dropped into one well have come up in another. The idea of an underground river opens up a wide range of possibilities to the imagination.—Times of India. Dashing Into Danger. "When I was younger," a big Broadway traffic cop remarked, "I used to cuss at everybody who insisted on dashing across the street in front of a car or truck. I cuss the act still, but not the person. Fact is, I've learned that a majority of people just can't help it. An approaching vehicle about to cross their path is like a red rag to a bull. It's a sort of challenge, a dare. And the impulse to defeat its purpose can't be controlled. There isn't any plan of action. It's a case of dash first and think afterward, and sometimes, of course, the thinking is done in a hospital. "It's a sort of disease of the nerves, I guess, because the head of a business house will do this fool thing just as quick as his errand boy will. But the cop and the driver are to blame whenever there's a miscalculation."—New York Globe. Fenced In. Near Harvard square, in Cambridge, stands the old elm under which Washington first took command of the American army. Around this tree is an iron picket fence enclosure perhaps a couple of rods across. One night a man who had imbibed too freely stumbled against this circular fence. Grasping one picket after another, he groped his way painfully round and round the outside of the enclosure about a dozen times. Finally he sank down in utter despair. "Oh, aln't it awful-fenced in and no gate to get out of it!" said he as a party of students rescued him and took him home.—National Monthly. A Memory of Edwin Booth. A memory of Edwin Booth. My season with Edwin Booth was delightful. I found him one of the kindest and pleasantest men of the profession. He also possessed what I consider a great quality—simplicity of manner. Some stars have the idea that it is necessary to be haughty and inaccessible with the members of their companies. They put on alrs. They like to crush their fellow actors and pose as a kind of divinity before them.—From Mme. Modjeska's "Memoirs" In Century. A Story of Robespierre. The story is told of Robesplerre that at one time when at the height of his power a lady called upon him, beseeing him to spare her husband's life. He scornfully refused. As she turned away she happened to tread upon the paw of his pet dog. He turned upon her and asked, "Madam, have you no humanity?" On the Safe Bide "May I see my father's record?" asked the new student. "He was in the class of 77." "Certainly, my boy. What for?" "He told me when I left home not to disgrace him, slr, and I wish to see just how far I can go."—Buffalo Express. The Advantage: Tenant—Look here, that house I took from you is extremely damp. House Agent (bluntly—Well, don't you see the great advantage of that? If it gets on fire it won't burn. Right and Wrong. Things should not be done by halves. If it is right, do it boldly; if it is wrong, leave it undone. Every day is a little life, and our whole life is but a day repeated. A really great man is known by three signs—generosity in the design, humanity in the execution and moderation in success.—Bismark. Happiness In Sleep. I saw once how like sleep was to life in the deep waters. A man who to my waking eyes looked cold and starved and ragged sat upon one of the benches on the embankment. He was sleeping, and I knew from his face that then at least he did not count himself miserable. But presently a policeman came and shook the sleeper into waking life. Then all the violence of the world seemed to be let loose upon this wreck of a man. He shook and blinked his eyes and breathed with heavy spasms. It was just as when a fish is caught out of the depth of the sea and suddenly cast into a basket. I have seen mackerel shake and gasp like this poor man suddenly caught up out of the native depths of sleep. Or if you think that a fish thus dying is only an amusing and not a painful sight then think of what it might be if some giant of fable could catch us up out of our native air into the space between the stars. Would we not willingly sink back again into the depth of air? So it is when the loud world lets us glide down into sleep.—London Outlook. His Name in the Directory: "One funny thing I have learned about human nature," said the drug store cashier, "is the habit many people have of marking their own names in the city directory. They do that because the directory is the only place where their names ever get into print, and it has such a fascination for them that they can't resist calling attention to it. A funny old man who likes to talk tells me that he has made special trips to different parts of the city just to mark his name in the directories of the neighborhood. He puts a little cross in red ink before it. I asked him what good it did. He said none possibly, although he is a teacher of languages and may get a few calls on account of that queer advertisement. But his is an exceptional case. Not many persons spend time and money hunting city directories, but every time they happen to see a new one they can't help looking up their names and putting some kind of a mark around them." -New York Sun. Mansfield's Coaching. "Richard Mansfield," said an actress who played in his company, "was a great teacher, but terribly relentless. I shall never forget a time when I was playing with him in 'The First Violin.' I could not, strive frantically as I would, do the thing he wanted. He was gentle at first, and then, persisting in my failure, he began to lash and whip and sting me with his words until I thought I should have to run away. In agony of impotent desperation I cried out: "I cannot! Oh, I cannot! "Mr. Mansfield threw up his hands in a gesture of relief, and a smile played about his lips. "Why," he said sweetly, "you're doing the very thing right now. No one on earth could do it better." And then I knew what he meant, and those lines were a triumph to me all that season." —Detroit Free Press. Walking. The Almighty has not freighted the foot with a single superfluous part. Every inch of every foot is meant for use. When a man walks in the right way, speaking literally, the back of the heel strikes the ground first. Then the rest of the heel comes down, after which the outer edge of the foot takes the bulk of the burden until the forward movement shifts the weight to the ball of the foot and finally to the toes. The ideal step is a slightly rocking motion. At no time should the entire foot be pressed against the ground. Heel to toe is the movement. Try it and see how much farther and more easily you can walk. It's the Indian's way, and what poor Lo doesn't know about footwork can go into the discard.—New York Press. A Lesaen With His Autograph. An admirer once wrote to Lowell describing his autograph collection and concluding with the remark, "I would be much obliged for your autograph." The reply came, bearing with it a lesson on the correct use of the words "would" and "should", which deeply impressed itself on the mind of the recipient. The response read: Pray, do not say hereafter, "I would be obliged." If you would be obliged, be obliged and have done with it. Say, "I should be obliged," and oblige yours truly. JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL. A Remodeled Text. "Perhaps you could preach us a sermon about the condition of things in our town," says the resident pastor to the visiting one. "Saloons, gambling houses and the like run wide open all the time, and the officers pay no attention to them." "Yes," agrees the visitor; "I might take as my text. There's no arrest for the wicked."—Judge. Grace Before Meat The Zulu admires a woman according to her weight. The Zulu can respect a 200 pound woman, but it is only a 200 or 400 pound one that he can really love. We enlightened persons, on the other hand, have been taught to like grace before meat—Exechange. Made a Nosee. "He didn't win the prize in the life race, did he?" "No, but he hollered like he had it, and some people died envyin' of him." —Atlanta Constitution. 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The Seven Districts Are Controlled by a Board Known as the “Elder Brethen.”” | The lighthouse service of England ts jcontrolied by a board composed of (thirteen “elder brethren.” When a va- jeancy occurs one of the “Jounger iprethren” 1s selected by the “elder wrethren” to fill tt The position ts tor life, and the salary {s £500 a year. Any commanding officer of the navy Jor master of the merchant marine ts eligible for election as one of the ‘*younger brethren” by the “elder ‘brethren.” There {s no salary attach. ‘ed to the position, but they are ellgt- ible for election as one of the “elder “brethren.” England ts diyided into seven lght- tbouse districts, each in charge of a superintendent. The superintendents ‘gre persons who enter the service as apprentices at the age of thirteen and Ihave worked up to the position of ‘master on board of a steam tender. ‘They are selected for the position of supertntendent by the “elder breth- wom” . Aucorrciptendent .has patrol OF MAS CID re eee eee pee Lightkeepers are appointed for life. They enter the service between the ages of nineteen and twenty-eight, and thelr salaries are regulated according to length of service and not according to station. Lightkeepers as well as the other employees of the lighthouse service are pensioned when too old to perform duty. There is a regular Ughtship service, also for life, and the officers are selected from the men. The men enter between the ages of nineteen and twenty-elght, but must have been at sea.. They are then eligi- ble to work up to lamplighter, mate and master. These men are penstoned when too old to serve. —— BIZET AND HatEvy. ‘The Story of the Origin of a Popular Alr In “Carmen.” Bizet, the composer of the world fa- mous opera “Carmen,” and Halevy, his brettist, once occupied apartments Whose outer doors opened on the same landing. As soon as he had finished an air Bizet would hasten to submtt It to bis nelghbor, who subjected it to the most severe criticism. From morn- ing to night the plano resounded in the composer's apartments. One night Bizet finished a dramatic bit in which he flattered himself he had success- fully sketched the pride of a trium- phant toreador after a successful bull- fight, But Halevy listened in silence and showed but a moderate enthu- siasm. Bizet, somewhat piqued, asked the cause of this coldness, “It's good, I admit,” sald Halery, “In fact, it's too good. It lacks move- ment; it lacks snap—in short, it's not Popular enough.” “Not popular enough!” shouted the Piqued composer. “Do you want to write for the slums?” He went ont in © hoff, but soon relented and in an hour returned with another air. “Lts- ten to this” said he. “Here is my toreador idea written down to your Popular level” It was indeed the song of the toreador and the only one which on the first night recetved an encore and seemed to move the first Right audience from tts torpor. Speak For Yourself, Joka. The Lord Leicester of a century ago bad no sons by bis first marriage’ and, Deing well on in years, was anxious to see his heir apparent, a nephew, hap- pily wedded. His wish was that a charming daughter of his neighbor, the Earl of Albemarle, should be the future Lady Leicester. With her and her sisters he’used to enjoy his morn- ing rides. One morning she came alone, and during the ride he asked, thinking to forward his nephew’s in- terests, “Anne, my dear, how should you like to be mistress of Holkham?” “There is nothing I should like better,” she replied. “Then I shall send my nephew William to court you,” said the earl, glad that the fates seemed to favor his project. But the lady calmly and gravely answered, “I shall never be mistress of Holkham on those terms.” “Why,” exclaimed the aston- ished old gentleman, looking the lady hard In the face, “you don't mean to way you would marry mel “Yes, in- deed I would,” was the answer, “and nothing I should wish better.” And as & cofsequence the nephew did not suc- ceed to the earldom.—London Chron!- cle. Perseverance. Timour, the great Asiatic conqueror, commonly known by the name of Tam- erlane, had extraordinary persever- ance. No difficulties ever led him to receda from what he had once under- taken, and he often persisted in his efforts under circumstances which led all around him to despair. On such occasions he used to relate to his friend an anecdote of his early life. “I once,” he said, “was forced to take shelter from my enemies in a ruined building, where I sat alone many hours. Desiring to divert my mind from my hopeless condition, 1 fixed my eyes on an ant that was carrying a grain of corn larger than itself up a high wall. I numbered the efforts it made to accomplish this object, The grain fell sixty-nine times to the ground, but the inseet persevered, and the seventieth time it reached the top. This sight gave me courage at the mo- ment, and I never forgot the lesson.” The Landscape Near Jerusalem. ‘The country about Jerusalem ls ew sentially a pale country. Indeed, I often thought it looked stricken, as if {ts pallor had come upon it abrupt- ly, had been sent to it as a visitation. I was not sorry that I saw It first under grayness and swept by winds. The grayness, the winds, seemed to me to emphasize its truth, to drive home its reality. And there was some- thing noble in its candor, Even na- ture can take on an aspect of trick!- ness at times, or at least a certain co- quetry, 2 daintiness not wholly free from suggestions of artificiality. The landscape in the midst of which Je- rusaiem les {s dreary, Is sad; tn stormy weather {s almost forbidding. Yet it has a bare frankness that ren- ders it dignified, a largo simpl’zity that is very striking, The frame {s sober, the picture within it fs amazing, and neither, once seen, can ever be forgot- tan.—Robert Hichens in Century. What Hanvened to Bill. Ars, Dixon was putting Frank, aged six, and Willie, aged four, to sleep with a bedtithe story when she was suddenly compelled to answer the doorbell. Hastening away with the in- tention of immediately returning, Mrs. Dixon was detamed by a caller. The boys grew restless. Finally, running to the top of the statrs, where he knew his mother could get a perfoct view of him, Frank used nearly all bis small stock of diplomacy in trying to attract bis mother’s attention without disturb- ing the visitor. After several futile at- tempts at gesticulations he called out in a loud whisper perfectly audible to both ladles below, “Mamma, you'd better come up,” then in a most awe inspiring tone adding, “‘caure Bill's nose 1s comin’ unwiped!” — Youth's Companion. ‘Tihetan Penal Code. The Tibetan penal code is curious. Murder 1s punished with a fine vary- ing according to the Importance of the slain, theft by a fine of seven to one hundred times,the value of the article stolen. Here, again, the fine depends on the social importance of the person trom whom the theft has been commtt- ted. The harborer of a thief {s looked upon as a worse criminal than the thief himself. Ordeals by fize and by bolling water are still used as proofs of innocence or guilt, exactly as waa the custom in Europe in the middle ages. And if the lamas never infiict death they are adepts at torture. Taken Literally. The tramp approached the pompous gentleman and asked for a copper. “Go to the ant, thon sluggard,” quot- ed the gent, . ‘ “"Paln't no use. mister," answered the weary ove. “Me aunt's jlst as Ught sted ay me uncle and me other ralatives.”"—Exchanze, ‘The Bov Told Him. Father (after a lonz search}—Well, here it fs. I wonder why one always finds 4 thing in the last place one bunts for it? Bright Boy—J s'pose it's cause after people nd It they leave off looking. She Still Lectures. Mr. Tile—Your wife used to lecture before she was married. Has she siren it up now? Mr. Milds—Well—er—yes —that is, In public. Tommy's Reaeon. “Tommy,” the schoolma’am asked, “why are you scratching your head?’ “Cause nobody elae knows just where it itches” To bear is to conquer our fate— Campbell. ‘The Power ef Paderewokl. A dard headed business man went to bear Paderewak! play, says A. BL Thomas in Success Magazine, The man is not a musician. He spends his days trying to buy cotton ‘when it is low and sell it when it is high. This Js how,he described bis experience at the plano recital. “You know, I'm not easily stirred up, and I don't know anything about mu- sic. I wouldn't know whether a man ‘was playing the plano extremely well or just fairly well, But I do know that Paderewski played one thing that afternoon that stirred me up as I nev- er was stirred in my life. I don’t re- member what it was. I couldn't have told whether be was playing an hour or five minutes. All I know 1s that it Stirred up feelings within me I had never felt before. Great waves of emo- tlon.swept over me. I wanted to shout and I wanted to cry, and when the last chord was struck I found myself on my feet waving my umbrella and shouting like a wild Indian, I went out of that hall as weak as a rag and happler than I’d been in years. I can't account for it. I've tried, but I can’t explain it Can you?’ ae Burglar’s Besetting Sin. The burglar's besetting ain is heed- lessness. The chances are that tt was heedlessness that first drove him out of honest employment and made a bur- glar of bim. The burglar ransacks a house and carries away a spoon hold- er, a card tray or some other inexpen- sive souvenir of the occasion, and he overlooks the thousand dollar bill on the dining room table andthe rope of pearls on the towel rack. This heed- lessness seems to be common to the whole fraternity. We do not know what the experience of other citles ts, but in Newark the burglar leaves an astonishing amount of portable wealth behind him invariably, When hereads on the day after the robbery that ho took Mrs, De Stile’s chafing dish and Ignored her $500 ruby bracelet beside it or that he upset the Pompleys’ dresser drawer to get the revolver and failed to see the government bonds that lay in plain sight on the wash- stand, how be much gnash his teeth and hate himself for neglecting to de- velop his powers of attention and ob- servation In his youth!—Newark News. What “Garbler” Once Meant. “Garble.” “garbled,” “garbler,” are words which nowadays convey quite a different meaning from that which was formerly accepted. “Garble” orig- Inally signified slmply “to select for a Purpose.” At one time there was an officer, termed "the garbler of spices,” whose duty It was to visit the shops and examine the spices, ordering the destruction of all impure goods. His duties were similar to those of the in- spector of the modern health depart- ment, who forbids the sale of decayed vegetables or tainted meat. The word comes from a root meaning “to sift.” ‘The impurities sifted out have in the course of generations corrupted the term till a “garbled report” ia no long- er a report wherefrom all uncertainty has been removed, but one that ts full of misrepresentation and made mis- leading with deliberate intent. * « «= Mleslssipp! Steambocating. The steamboat age on the Mississippi began about 1821 and flourished for fifty years. As early as 1834 the num- ber of steamboats on the Mississippt and Its tributaries 1s estimated at 230, and {n 1842 there were 450 vessels, with a value of $25,000,000. But the golden era was from 184 till the war. Never did the valley and steamboating prosper more than then. Thousands of bales of cotton were annually shipped to nouthern markets, and the wharfs of Bt Louis and Memphis and Vicks- burg and other large ports were stack- ed with piles of merchandise and lined with scores of steamers.—Travel Mag- ‘azine. . " Corrected. It fs the custom of a well known minister to point bis sermons with either ‘dearly beloved brethren” or “now, my brothers.” One day a lady member of his congregation took ex- ception to this. “Why do you always preach to the gentlemen and ubver to the ladies?” she asked. “My dear lady,” sald the beaming vicar, “one embraces the other.” “But not in the church!” wag the in- stant reply. . ‘The Cruel Reason. Mrs. Gossip—How does it come that Mrs. Newrich Invited you to ber party? I thought you were enemles. Mrs. Sharp—We are, but sbe thought I had nothing fit to wear and wanted to make me feel bad. 80 Foolish. “She ts neglecting her game of bridge dreadfully.” ‘ “Why is she doing that?” “Some silly excuse. Saya the chil- dren need her, I belleve."—Pittsburg Post + is Ratokt Gack “I wonder if men bave always com- plained about the food thelr wives pre- pared for them,” said one woman, “I guess so,” replied the other. “adam started 1t.”"—Washington Btar. The New Cock. Witey—This pudding {s a sample of the new cook’a work. What do you think of it? Hub—I'd call it mediocre, Wifey—No, dear; it's taploea.—Boston ‘Transcript. i Dieauleed, Customer—I'm going to a masked ball, and I want something that will completely disguise me, Costumer—Certainly, sir. I will give you something nice—Pele Mele PLANET PROBLEMS. We Really Know Very Little Even About the Larger Heaven: ly Bodies. “The amount of ignorance not yet removed concerning the planets is very great,” writes ES. Grew. “We do not know, for example, whether the planet Venus rotates. If it does it may possibly have a life and a vegetation Uke our own, though we suspect that it {s clothed in eternal cloud Of Saturn's rings we cannot say whether they consist of millions of tiny moons Uke brickbats or whether they may be even smaller still—a yell of shining dust. Of Jupiter. we can only say that it is covered with clouds, though of thelr substance we know nothing, and, according to Professor Lowell and Sir William Huggins, some of the bands we see on {t may be rifts in the clouds revealing the body of the plan- et. Little lines crisscross these bands. Photographs’ of Jupiter taken at Flag- staff observatory seem to indicate that these lines, too, are the upper clouds of Jupiter. “But whenever we see a planet we sge it badly, Even Mars, the most clearly revealed of them all, 1s con- atantly obscured by a refracting haze, so that even of the famous ‘canals, though nearly 500 in number, only a few are perceptible at a time, and an unskilled observer would probably not make them out at all Sandstorins, sometimes snowstorms, sweep the sur- face of the planet, and because the winds of Mars are very gentle and slow moving these occurrences take a long time to pass by.”—London Family Herald. HE AMUSED THE CUBS, Then the Young Lions Took a Turn at Amusing Him. A negro attached to an African bunt- ing party met with a curfous adven- ture, says an English paper, Wander- ing one day from camp, be surprised two Hon cubs at play and thoughtless- ly commenced to amuse them. He was only too successful. The biz cubs gam- boled fearlessly about him and to his dismay refused to desist when he wished to leave them. Realizing the danger to which he would be exposed should the mother appear, he began to run, but the cubs refused to be shaken off and in thelr play scratched his legs in fearful fashion. That the creatures were thoroughly enjoying themselves was evident from thelr manifestations of dellght, and before long their unusual cries brought a Honess leaping to the spot. Trembling in every limb, the negro faced the growling animal, while the cubs continued to Jump up at -bim, egger for further caresses, The en- raged loness moved round uneasily in a circle, man and beast keeping their eyes steadily on each other. Ser. eral times the Moness crouched to spring, but the man, from fear, never shifted his gaze, . At length, after what seemed an age when the negro was ready to drop trom exhaustion, the animal suddenly called her cubs away and disappeared into the surrounding Scrub, An Artist's Struggles. Professor von Herkomer, the famous painter, bad such a struggle to gain a Ilving In bis early days that bad It mot been. for his inexhaustible stock of patience and self confidence he would probably have abandoned art entirely. He sold his frst picture for 2 guineas and later on earned for a short time a couple of pounds weekly for a woodcut which he supplied to a‘comic paper. This modest salary coming to a stop, he was at his wits’ end to know what to do, He applied to a troupe of minstrels for an en- gugement as zither player, but in vain, and then took to designing carpets. For some years he battled with pov- erty, achleving no success until he obtained employment on a weekly I lustrated Journal.—London Globe. Firat Oj] Well. In~the_year 1859 B. L. Drake of Titusville, Pa’ drove the first oll well. Like other pioneers, he was reganled as a dreamer or a fool, and people laughed at the idea of tapping a sub- terranean of] lake. It was only by pretending tbat he was in search of a bed of salt that he was able to get drillers to work for him. When the borer had reached a depth of about seventy feet Drake found his antict- pations realized, and he was the pos- sessor of an oll well which, with the aid of a hand pump, yleldéd him twenty-Gve barrels a day.—New York American. Malacea Sticks. ‘The most costly walking sticks come from the Malay archipelago, and the most.highly prized stick Is the malaccn cane, To Insure straightness these sticks -are reared In glass tubes. A good malacca should be a yard long, not less than an inch fn diameter at the upper end, perfectly straight and smooth and of a very dark chocolate color, slightly mottled, It should be used delicately, for the Iacquer which gives it its beautiful gloss is easily ehipped.—London Graphic, But They Can, Mrs. Mugcins—When a girl is man tied she {s apt to think her troubles are over, Mrs, Buggine—Yeu: she does not seem to realize that things can go amis with a Mra—Philadelphia Bec- ord. Be Relief. “sty patience fs taxed very often.” “Well, I notice you get retef in the usual way.” “What's that?" * “gwearing {t of."—Baltimere Amar. ican. } A SMALL BIRD. ; But It Had a Mighty Swat When It Fell Dead Out of the Clouds. ‘W. M. Newsen tells of an amusing tncldeat In which a dead @uck dis Played more activity than woutd a live ene. The incident 1s as follows: “We saw a small flock of broadbills sproaching. They came directly for ns, but unfortunately did not-stop for our decoys. As they arrived almost over Us we stood up and fired. I pulled on a nice plomp looking drake. He start- ed to fall, so I turned my second load loose rather promiscuously and then started to load tp. Behind me Johony ‘was still shooting. Then Johnny yelled, and something bit me a mighty ewat on the back of my neck, whereupon I tried to clean a big hunk of stone of its barnacles by means of my nose and front teeth. This may be pleasant to look upon, but it is not an enjoyable pastime, _ “I bad always liked Johnny, but the thought that he had hit me on the back of tho neck and was now Inugh- ing was too much. I started for him with murder in my eye and a largo driftwood stick In my band. Johnny, still in fits of laughter, pointed behind me and mumbled some words about ‘duck.’ I looked around, and there be- hind me on the rocks was the same plump looking drake that I bad shot at the first time. It was hard to real- {so that such a small bird had such a mighty swat. z “When Johnny had come out of his convulsions and I hed picked tho feathers out of my back hair we look- ed around a bit and found there were four dead broadpills, so I cheered up a bit. Johnny didn't need any cheer- ine up.”=—Recreatina. HE WAS THANKFUL. A Reporter Who Appreciated the At- tentions of His Superior. A reporter for Philadelphia news- paper was sent up the stata to act as staff correspondent in an {mportant court frial. It was the reporter's first big out of town assignment, and his managing editor kept the telegraph wires busy with instructions and {n- quirles. For two days and two nights the reporter had recelved a dispatch from his office half hourly, and st be- gan to get on his nerves. At the end of the second day he worked until 2 o'clock fn the morning, filed his last page of copy, received word that bis story had been re- celved, and he went to bed. Just as he was putting out the light the hotel porter appeared with the inevitable tray and the inevitablo telegtam. Tho reporter opened {t and toad: “What tithe does court open in the morning?” It was too much. He hated the sight ofa telegram. He had been fleeing the curse of the dispatches only to have them pursue him to bed. Ho sat down and wrote to his office the most cour- teous answer he could compose: “Court opens at 9 o'clock tn the morning. It {s now 3. Thank you for waking me in time.”— Philadelphia Timon, Balzac’a Way. Jules Sandeau relates that one timo while living {no Paris Balzac locked himself up in his room for twenty-two days and twenty-two nights, tefusing to see any one and keeping the cur- tatns closed and the lights continually burning even in broad daylight. The only human being he saw during this time was his servant, whom he rang for when he felt the need of food and which he washed down with numerous cups of coffee. He would throw bim- self on his bed only when entirely ex- chausted from lack of sleep, and he ie- matned in complete Ignorance of what was transptring outside, the state of the weather and even of the timo and day of the week. He only freed him- self from this voluntary captivity when he bad written the word “End” on the last page of the manuscript he began when he entered his prison, Coral That Shecke. On the coast of the West Indian fslands a curlous kind of coral ts found, called “millepoca.” This has a most extraordinary property which makes the people who know It very sby of handling it. The moment you pick up a plece a sort of electric thrill Tuns through you and an agonizing pain shoots through your jaws. You feel as if every tooth and every nerve and rauscle connected with them was burning. The acute paln lasts gener- ally for nbout half an hour and slowly passes off, but the effects do not dis- appear entirely for hours. The reason of this curiovs shock or polsoning is a mystery. 3 Not Dangerous. “Madam, I thought I would tell you I-met your husband awhile ago, as I heard he bad started from home to kill a man he quarreled with.” “Oh, sir, tell me—was my poor Wil- Mam shot?” . “No, madam. Your poor William was only half shot.”"—Baltimore’ Amer- ean. Banesistan Mtahia. If there 1s anything more oranesiay than rain falling on an ove tombstone or the sight of a dining room table covered with dirty dishes, what is 1t?—Atchison Globe. He Knew. Teacher—Now, Wille, tell us one of the principal events in Roman history and mention the date. Willle—Sfark Antony went to Egypt cos he had a date with Cleopatra.—Harpers Bazar. If you would hit the target aim a nt- tle above it Every arrow that files feels the attraction of earth.—Longtel- low. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding Probate Court. No. 17982, Administration. This is To Give Notice: That the subscriber, of the State of Pennsylvania, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia Letters of Administration on the estate of Stephen D. Ford, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 13th day of April, A. D. 1912; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 17th day of April, 1911. Maggie F. Woolnalk Care W. G. Martin, 503 D St. N. W. Attest: James Tanner, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. W. C. Martin, Attorney. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPAR- EL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE No. 314 Ninth Street, N. W. Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. You! Why pay 10 per cent, when you can get it for 3 per cent. Painless Extraction of Teeth Filling and Crowning Dr. Robert L. Peyton SURGEON DENTIST First Class Work Guaranteed 1229 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. Gas Administered Hours 9 to 5 Wilberforcian Orchestra. The finest orchestra in the city is the Wilberforcian. It is composed of educated young men, studying professions. The music by this orchestra is first class. You should hear it. Northwest Cafe. Have you been to the Northwest Cafe on the boulevard? You should not fail to go there. This is the place to meet your friends and have a good breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is the place to take your family. Ask for Mr. Martin. FOR RENT For rent by Thomas Walker 506 5th St. N. W. 8 room brick dwelling with modern improvements, thoroughly cleaned and newly papered. 608 R St. Northwest For rent by Thomas Walker, 5 6th St. N. W. 8 room brick dwelling with modern improvements, thoroughly clean and newly papered. 118 S St. Northwest For rent-One 8 room frame in splen did condition, on st nton Avenue, Anacostia, D. C. Apply to Thomas Walker, 506 5th St. n. w. For Rent. One nice large, light room, furnished, modern conveniences. Convenient to car lines. Rent reasonable. Apply 1222 S street northwest. THE ELECTRIC HAIR VICE The "ELECTRIC IDEAL HAIR VICE" and "MOTHER'S SCALP FOOD" will grow the hair soft and silky regardless of conditions and resistance. I have thousands of testimonials from every State in the Union, and from beyond the sea. If I treat your hair in person, or by correspondence, your hair will grow. If you send me ten cents (10c) in postage stamps I will send you an instruction sheet that will teach you to treat the scalp for its every disease, and no such secret has ever been divulged to you or your friend. Send for one to-day, as I will only send out one thousand (1000) copies S. E. MONROE 775 S. 20th. St., Philadelphia, Pa. Some American doctors are in favor of the contract system for medical service, but they are still a long way from the Chinese scheme of stopping the doctor's salary when the patient falls ill. The writer knows a New Yorker who says that if ever he is threatened with an operation he will ask the surgeon what it is going to cost. Then he will hand him the amount at once with the assurance that the fee goes whether the operation comes off or doesn't. He reasons that the doctor will then have no possible temptation if it comes to a toss up whether to operate or take a chance. New York Press. Rabelals, being out of money, once tricked the police into taking him from Marsellilles to Paris on a charge of treason. He made up some packages of brick dust and labeled them "Poison for the royal family." The officers took Rabelals 700 miles only to be told at the end of their journey that it was April 1 and the affair was a hoax. Of course, as Rabelals was the privileged wit of the royal family, he was forgiven. Altogether Different. Sultor—I have come to ask you for your daughter's hand. Father—Well, the fact is we are pretty crowded here as it is, and I—Sultor—Oh. I intend to take her away from home if I marry her! Father—Oh, well, in that case—But you did give me an awful start, my boy.—Boston Transcript. A Lovers' Quarrel. "Hello, Fitzy! Where did you get that black eye?" "Oh, it was only a lovers' quarrel." "Lovers' quarrel! Why, your girl did not give you that, did she?" "No; it was her other lover." AUDELLA WEST Tonsorial Parlors QUICK AND POLITE SERVICE 411 Q Street, N. W. Under New Porters' I 103-5 6th ST NEAR P REFRESHMENTS Buffet River SEASON SECURE The River Queen is a s the boat for the people. Up-to patrons of this boat. Every w and the parks are well lighted from theweather. Northw Northwest Corner of E Boul r New Managem ers' Excha 5 6th STREET N Porters' Exchange 103-5 6th STREET N. W. NEAR PA. Avenue REFRESHMENTS OF EVERY VARIETY Buffet Service REFRESHMENTS OF EVERY VARIETY Buffet Service ver Queen SEASON OF URE DAY ver Queen is a safe as well as cle people. Up-to date service will boat. Every wharf where the l are well lighted and the people r. OFFIC nthwest C Corner of Eleventh and Y Boulevard River Queen SEASON OF 1911 SECURE DATES THE SHIP 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 issafe and the parks are well lighted and the people well protected rom theweather. OFFICE AT WH Northwest Cafe Northwest Corner of Eleventh and You Straets Boulevard STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS VISITORS TO THE CITY SHOP UNION STATION AND C OF THE The Place for First Class Service Polite and accommodating waiters Fish and G First class breakfast, lunch and tations and private dinners serve aining rooms up on and downstairs BRING YOUR FAMILY At The O 5th & L S Purity Ice THE CITY SHOULD TAKE THE STATION AND GET OUT AT THE OF THE CAFE First Class Service and the Place to Fix modating waiters—Everything the Fish and Game in Season breakfast, lunch and dinner. Balls, potate dinners served in the large and up and downstairs. OUR FAMILY AND TRY OUR S W. W. MAP The Old Sts & L Sts., N ty Ice&Coa VISITORS TO THE CITY SHOULD TAKE THE CAR AT THE UNION STATION AND GET OUT AT THE DOOR OF THE CAFE The Place for First Class Service and the Place to Find all Washington Polite and accommodating waiters—Everything the market affords Fish and Game in Season First class breakfast, lunch and dinner. Balls, parties, receptions and private dinners served in the large and commodious dining rooms up on downstairs At The Old Stand 5th & L Sts., N.W. Purity Ice & Coal co. J, E. McGAW, General Manager --- --- Paying the Dector. A Rabela Hoax. The : Ylp-to-date : Cafe FIRST-CLASS PLACE FOR MEALS Ice Cream, cut, $1.20 per gal. Plain Ice Cream 90c per gal Public and private receptions served in our large dining room. PRINTING —With increased facilities we are better able to satisfy our customers than ever before. —We have just received a large assignment of new type. TRIANGLE PRINT 1109 Eye Street 1212 Fla. Ave. Northwest Board by the week or month. Meals at all all hours. All delicacies of the season. Terms reasonable. Vemont Cafe, Mrs. Murdock, Prop. 1530 12th St. N. W. Management Exchange TREET N. W. OF EVERY VARIETY Service THOMAS REDMON, Proprietor Queen N OF 1911 DATES safe as well as clean boat. It is date service will be given to al- sharf where the boat lands issafe and the people well protected OFFICE AT WH West Cafe seventh and You Straets evard WOULD TAKE THE CAR AT THE GET OUT AT THE DOOR THE CAFE and the Place to Find all Washington —Everything the market affords game in Season dinner. Balls, parties, recep- ted in the large and commodious AND TRY OUR SPECIALS W. W. MARTIN, Proprietor Old Stand Sts., N. W. e& Coal co. --- HAIR VIM TRADE MARK HAIR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance of their hair. It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxuriant growth. 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At the end of this time the grains of wheat have swollen to double their ordinary size. It is then mixed with the yeast and salt and poured into the machine. It falls between the threads of the moving screw and of the fixed contrary screw, which simultaneously crush the envelope and body of the grain, making of them a homogeneous mixture which forms a smooth paste. Bread obtained by this process contains a succession of holes whose size increases as they approach the crust, which is thin. 'The odor given off is most agreeable and far more pronounced than that of ordinary baker's bread. Chicago Tribune. The Florin. The florin, one of the most famous of modern coins, originated in Florence. Some say that it gave the name to the city, while others assert that it was first so called because it had on it a flower de l'or, from the Italian florone, or flower, for the same reason that an English silver piece is called a crown or certain gold pledges in France indifferently a napoleon or a louis or the ten dollar gold piece in America an eagle. Two countries, Austria and Holland, have retained the florin as a unit of monetary value, taking it at a time when it was very universal in Europe. Its usage having been rendered general by the financial supremacy of the little states of northern Italy and the imperfect coinage system of the other countries of the continent. Reputations. "The autocrat, remarked the recondite person, "made a remark the import of which escaped me until the other day. He said, 'Many a man has a reputation because of the reputation he expects to have some day.'" "That's not a half bad remark," suggested the practical person, "but my son—just out of college, you know, and in the habit of thinking humpbacked thoughts, as it were—said something only this morning that appealed to me. 'Some men,' he said, 'get a reputation and keep it; other men get a reputation and make it keep them.'"—Philladelphia Ledger. Rara Self Control. $ ^{1} $ "He's a remarkable man. When he sees an unfamiliar word he looks it up in the dictionary and finds out what it means." "Nothing so remarkable about that." "Yes, but he doesn't try to lug it into conversation right away."—Louisville Courier-Journal. Her Composition. "How could he have married that termagant wife of his? I don't see what she was made of." "That is the answer. She was maid of money."—Baltimore American. Easily Remembered. Walter—Beg pardon, sir, but the gentleman at this table usually remembers me. Mr. McTavish—I've nae doot o' that, ma manne. Why, you're quite a comic.—London Telegraph. Who has deceived thee as often as thyself—Franklin. Robert H. Keyes Dead. Mr. Robert H. Keyes, for a number of years in business in this city and subsequently moved to Maryland, died at his farm last week, and was buried last Monday. Mr. Keyes, was an active Republican and a man well known in this city and Maryland. He left considerable property, real and personal, which will be divided among his half sisters. Read The Bee. Especially adapted for shampooing hasn't this, drop us a card. the hair, and fills every requirement Active agents wanted everywhere. for use in the toilet, bath and nursery. Braids, puffs and transformations 25cts the cake. made to order. All grades of hair per BEAU-TE-VIM CREAM-Is a re-fectly matched. storer, preserver, beautifier and bleach Free advice given for your hair for the skin. Lubricating the surface,needs giving it life and adding brilliancy to Hair-Vim 'Chem. Co., Inc. Success giving it life and adding brilliancy to Hair-Vim Chem. Co., Inc. 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This course is especially adapted to those who desire training as Settlement Workers, Deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries, Evangelists and Home Visitors. II. Training for the Christian Ministry. This Department will train young men especially in practical Theology, the art of reaching and saving men. This course will be very thorough. The teachers have been selected with great care. III. Department of Music, vocal and instrumental. IV. Literary Branches. Academic and Collegiate. Young men and women to a limited number, who are worthy, will be helped. All applications for admission must be made by September 15, 1910. Regular school term begins October 12, 1910. For further information address President. National Religious Train- THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE, MRS. S. E. WORMLEY, Proprietress. Salads Made to Order. Notions, School Supplies, Gents' Furnishing, Magazines and Periodicals, Plain Sewing. Agent for Laundry, Cut Flowers, and Dry Cleaning. 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