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vOL. XXXII NO3 RACE PREJUDICE IN THE ARMY Washington, D.C. June 10, 1911. President William Howard Taft, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir, Permit me on my own behalf and on behalf of the National Independent Political League, to thank you for the stand you take against race prejudice in the Army of the United States, of which you are Commander-in-Chief. Both I and the League I represent, stand for equal rights and opportunities for all American citizens, and we feel it our duty to commend any man or set of men who stand for the same principle. We would beg to remind your Excellency of the prejudice which now exists and has existed for more than 40 years against the colored men of the Army and Navy of the United States, and to appeal to you as commander of the land and naval forces of our country to use your influence and good offices in helping to banish this hydra-headed monster from the Army and Navy of our beloved country. You will agree with me that the United States has no more loyal, brave, competent and self-sacrificing soldiers than the colored men who have been and who are now enlisted in the Army of this country, and yet few, if any, in the four colored regiments have ever been been put into the Regular Army as commissioned officers, and the examination of enlisted men for promotion to the position of Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army, which you have ordered, and which appeared in the public press June 9, does not contain the name of a single colored soldier, nor have we seen the name of any such soldier in any list for examination which has been ordered by you since your incumbency of the office of Chief Executive of the Nation. We cannot believe that you mean to be a party to race prejudice in the United States Army, nor do we believe that in the four regiments of colored soldiers in the United States Army there are no enlisted men who are capable of passing the examination for Second Lieutenant. It must be that your failure to order such men before the Examining Board of the Army for promotion is an oversight, and we believe you simply need to have this matter called to your attention, and you will in the future give colored soldiers, as well as soldiers of Jewish or Hebrew extraction, the same opportunity afforded white soldiers. I am yours. For equal rights and opportunities for all American citizens. J. MILTON WALDRON, Pastor Shiloh Baptist Church and National Organizer the National Independent Political League. Below will be seen a list of white persons the President has designated to take the examination: A board of army officers has been ordered to meet at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. July 1 next for the competitive examination of such enlisted men as may be ordered before it to determine their fitness for promotion to the grade of Second Lieutenant in the cavalry, field artillery or infantry. The detail for the board is Lieut.-Col. William Stephenson, Medical Corps; Capt. William T. Johnston, 15th Cavalry; Capt. John J. Toffey, Jr., 7th Infantry; First Lieut. Ernest R. Gentry, Medical Corps, and Second Lieut. Stanley W. Wood, 7th Infantry. Enlisted men already designated to take the competitive examination are Sergt. Archibald D. Cowley, Co. M, 8th Infantry; Corp. John Dabney, Co. F, 9th Infantry; Corp. Patrick Frissell, Co. F, 17th Infantry; Battalion Sergt.-Maj. Floyd C. Hecox, 8th Infantry; Corp. Thomas G. M. Oliphant. Battery E. 6th Field Artillery; Corp. Joseph D. Patch, Co. D, 9th Infantry; Sergt. Mert Proctor, Battery A, 4th Field Artillery; Private Theophilus Siecle, Co G, 7th Infantry, and Private William J Wrona, Battery B, 3d Field Artillery SENATOR BAILEY IS ANSWERED BY SENATOR CLAPP. Sees Negro on Plane With the White Man—Racial Strife to End—Denies Truth of History Is With the Confederates—Declares God Never Made Any Race for Permanent Bondage and Servitude to Others, and the Same God, He Says, Will Lift the Negro Race to the Desired Goal—Pronounces Eulogy of Abraham Lincoln. Washing out the color line and throwing down the gauntlet to Senator Bailey, whose passionate eulogy of Jefferson Davis seemed to be his target, Senator Moses E. Clapp, of Minnesota, delivered a notable address in the Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church last night on "The Opportunity of the Black Man." He threw aside the veil of the future and saw the Negro on a plane of equality with the white man; he saw artificially imposed limitations and racial strife vanish in the light of a new era. As he painted these things in glowing rhetoric and firm conviction, his audience, largely composed of Negroes, cheered wildly. Eulogy of Lincoln. He eulogized Lincoln—in contrast to Senator Bailey's tribute to Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy; he denounced slavery, "permanent bondage and servitude"—in contrast to the Texan's statement that "the truth of history lies on he Confederate rule." not have been more complete, or more obviously planned as a reply, had he attempted to reply to the Southerner categorically. "The black man is surrounded by many limitations," said Senator Clapp, "and it is his problem, if he wishes to be recognized on a plane of equality with the white man, to grasp every opportunity for development and advancement. The wise man studies the question of limitations, and makes a progressive fight to overcome them You must, however, distinguish between real and imaginary limitations. "God never made any race for permanent bondage and servitude to others," continued the speaker, "and in the to-morrows to come your descendants will glory in the triumph accomplished through your efforts today. There is absolutely nothing in the limitations of color to prevent the black man from being fully as honest, sober, industrious, and of as much service to the community and Nation as the white man. "But God will not lift the race to the desired goal without the efforts of man himself. Your effort must be in a way individual, and you must mass this through brotherly co-operation. Push forward with high ideals, emphasizing activity among your race, and remember that you cannot live on the achievements of others of your color in the past." Will Outlive Caesars The Senator paid high tribute 10 Lincoln, the parent of Negro's freedom, and declared his name will last when Caesars have been forgotten in the onward rush of the years. He also praised the Negroes for the marvelous progress they have made since their emancipation, and emphasized the fact that their advance has been many fold more rapid than the progress of the white man in his process of evolution. Judge E. McHewlett delivered a most eloquent address. He was applauded throughout. DEANWOOD CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION. A Big Time at the Porters' Exchange To-night—New Rathskeller To-Night Will be Opened. Right Wear Be Opened. The members of the Citizens' Association of Parmount Heights were entertained at the Porters' Exchange on Thursday evening last by Mr. Thomas Redmon, proprietor. This was one of the most sumptuous collations ever spread for a company of men. Mr. Charles E. Payne, president of the association, made a few remarks, introducing various members. Dr. W. W. Jones, president of the Southeast Suburban Citizens Association, with all its officers and members, was introduced and made a speech of thanks for the invitation extended his association. This was an evening of mirth, joy, songs and speeches. A quartette was engaged by Mr. Redmon for the evening. Mr. Frank Bronham, one of the best in the hotel business, opened the dining-room door, and the feast given the guests would do credit to the banquet given King Arthur. Those present were John George, J. Addison, Mallace Chapman, Dr. W. W. Jones, R. Johnson, R. D. Mullen, S. M. Lewis, C. Mitchell, R. Milton, M. Chartly, Chas. Payne, J. Trambell, Frank Wells, H. Pearson, W. B. Coles, A. H. Dorsey, B. Harris, H. Anderson, G. N. Brown and 'R. H. Tilghman. To-night Mr. Redmon will open his new rathskeller, with a seating capacity of more than 200 people. He has engaged 10 extra men to assist him on this occasion. Some of the best talent in the city has been engaged to furnish music. $700,000 Endowmnet. Lincoln University, June 6. Despite the inclement weather 500 people turned out to the annual Commencement exercises of Lincoln University, Pa. The junior oratory occupied the morning; the winners of the prizes were Mr. Brooks Saunders, of North Carolina, and J W, Rhetta, of Alabama. The Alumni Association held a meeting at the close of the exercises. The Commencement exercises were presided over by Rev. John N. Rendall, D. D., vice-president. The honorary orations by members of the graduating class were Mr. W. J. McLean, of South Carolina, who delivered the Latin salutatory; J. B. Bell, of Arkansas, "The Master of the Pacific." J. H. Bougs, of Georgia, "Is It Worth While?" and T. Nicholls, of British Guiana, "The Land of Raleigh's Dream." Congressman Frank M. Nye, of Minnesota, addressed the students. A. M. Pope, of Georgia, delivered the valedictory. Rev. Isaac N. Rendall, president, conferred the degrees. The honorary degree of LL.D. was conferred upon Rev. William A. Creditt, D.D., pastor of the First African Baptist Church of Philadelphia, and president of Downingtown Industrial School. He is known the country over as a scholar and orator, and whose fame is now being heralded upon the horizon of the Old World. There were 28 graduates. The trustees announced a bequest of $80,000 from Mrs. Mary Moyer, of New York City, and several smaller bequests amounting to $25,000, which will bring the endowment fund up to $700,000. The faculty is anticipating with pleasure the entrance next year of His Highness, James James, the son of the royal instructor to the King of Swasiland, South Africa. The year just closed has been one of the most successful in the history of this famous school for colored men. St. Luke's The St. Luke's Church and Sunday school excursion to Washington Park Read advertisement elsewhere for P. JUSTICE WENDELL PHILLIPS STAFFORD, Who Delivered Commencement Address to Graduates of Howard University Our Girls. In pursuance of the policy that the girls of the public schools deserve and require the same consideration in athletics as do the boys, the first appearance of the girls of Normal School No. 2, M Street High School and Armstrong Manual Training School in games and dances, created much favorable comment at True Reformer's Hall on last Saturday evening. The occasion was a sort of meet for the benefit of the school playgrounds. No more enthusiastic audience ever assembled to witness indoor games. The girls were applauded from time to time and the cheering knew no bounds. Especially pleasing were the Swedish Exercises, Rolling Ball and Putting Into Goal, the Circle Dance by Armstrong School, and the Ob-stacle Relay. The meet, which was held Saturday, tends to grow in proportions, to include girls of the elementary schools and become a part of the Public Schools Athletic League. It is also hoped that the games and dances will be held in a more suitable hall, and that the admission will not be restricted to too great an extent. First Half. Hill Dance, Normal No. 2; (a) Dance, (b) Swiss Dance—Dance May; (a) Rolling Ball Between Feet; (b) Passing Objects; Rolling Pig; Captain Ball; (a) Waltz Minuet; (b) Ritsh Ratsh; Curtain Ball; Circle Dance. Second Half. Swedish Exercises; Jolly Old Miller; (a) Board Walk, (b) Ace Diamonds; Dodge Ball; Rolling Ball and Putting Into Goal; Long Ball; Get Club; Dance—La Tzune; Basket Ball; Obstacle Relay. The games were under the direction of Miss A. J. Turner, assistant director of physical training. She was assisted by her corps of teachers. Athletic Notes The Dunbar Athletic Association, of Baltimore, is an organization of young men whose example Washington might well follow. Over half the members are school teachers and principals who actively compete. Just now their aim has been that of developing a Public Schools' Athletic League, and they are receiving the aid of the P. S. A. L. in the white schools which has existed for over five years. The activities and influence of the club are positive agencies for health of body, mind and morals of the boys and men of the city. The boys of Logan School have done creditable work as athletes. Mrs. Tucker and her corps of teachers are thoroughly active in the interest of the development of the boys, morally and physically, as well as mentally. James Stokes, as captain of the baseball and track teams, has proven himself an athlete and leader of ability. James Jackson, Howard Blake and Charles Monroe are among the pick of the athletes. The baseball team was second only to the division champions, and the track team did remarkably well on May 30. The athletic meet on the 30th was not run off as well as some other meets have been. This was to a very large extent due to the lack of responsibility for a smooth performance felt by some of the officials, and the desire of the officials to congregate and chat when the duty of the position filled called their presence to other parts of the field and other activities. It is earnestly hoped that officials attend to the duties of their positions, that these meets do not drag. Dean Moore, of Howard University, spoke on the occasion of the awarding of prizes to successful track athletes of Armstrong. He asserted that the ideas of education had changed greatly in the past 50 years in America and 100 years in Europe. Reading, 'Riting and 'Rhythmic as aims of education were now superseeded by the three His. Head-culture which the mental, moral and physical parts of man were considered and developed in modern schemes of education. Physical training is a necessary phase, and as Dean Moore said, "The system based on the three 'R's' is just 50 years old." The I S A. A. trophy and individual medals were awarded the schools-and athletes. Dr. Evans, Dr. Moore, Messrs. Compton, Cowan, Washington, Mattingly and Henderson were on the platform. The splendid exhibition directed by Miss Anita Turner, Director of Physical Training in the Colored Schools, held at True Reformers' Hall, was a rare credible entertainment and showed briefly how much work can be done among girls when suitable gymnisms exist in the community. Human vanity plays as large a part in the activities of an athletic nature among girls as with their brothers. Praise for special exhibitions of skill is as pleasing to a girl athlete as to others. Too many prim and trim genteel ladies among us advise against girls doing the things athletic with the reason that natures may become coarse, and many a girl grows to womanhood but a poor excuse for the healthy broadminded woman she may have become. We need but note the athletic careers of Miss Taft, Miss Sutton, Miss Eleanor Vanderbilt and many thousand more to observe the falsity of the notion. Throughout the country girls on playgrounds are being taught to play team games that the co-operative lessons learned thereby may further add to woman's power in modern civilization. Let us encourage physical sports for girls along with the attainments at whist and society. M Street High School faculty played Armstrong faculty baseball team and won 20 to 10. In the first inning, Armstrong Profs were unable to make an out, and M Street scored 11 runs. Heaves were made into centerfield, bleachers and backstops. Judgment was rare (raw). With men on first and third balls propelled by the mighty arm of the catcher sailed over-second into centerfield. Fielders held balls until bases were clear and finally the side was retired when the pitcher had fanned four batters. Not dismayed, Armstrong braced and began to wield the willow effectually, with the result that they were several times in the lead before the game was over. Menard, of M Street, got a home run, and Henderson got a home run, a three-bagger, two two-baggers and a single. Wilkinson, Williams, Murray and Cromwell were all strong over. The game showed a few flashes still left of the scintillating blaze that once sparkled about the diamond heroes, now but reminiscences of former selves. At the annual business meeting of the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association last week at Howard University, Halley G. Douglass, of M Street High School, was elected president for the ensuing year. Numerous plans for broadening the work of the Association were suggested and will be carried out. The Executive Committee recommended that football among its secondary school members be taken over as one of the sports under the jurisdiction of the I. S. A. A. The championship basket ball season will commence in December and close before the 22d of February. An indoor and outdoor track meet will be held in season, and cross-country runs and swimming contests will be further developed. The following officers were elected and committees appointed: President, Haley G. Douglass, of M Street High School; vice-president, Benjamin Washington, of Armstrong Technical High School; vice-president, J. A. B Callis, Baltimore High School; recording secretary, Samuel Camplom Armstrong Technical High School corresponding secretary, William A De Catur, Howard University; treasurer Garnet C. Wilkinson, M Street B. Henderson. High Schools. B. Henderson, High Schools. Mr. G. David Houston, of M Street High School, and Mr. James Thomas, of Baltimore High School, were new members sent by the respective schools to the Association. Committees. Legislative and Finance—Mes-srs. G. C. Wilkinson, Cook, Henderson and Joiner. Registration — Messrs. Compton, Callis, Marshall. Records — Messrs. Washington. Cook, Houston, Williams. Track—Messrs. De Catur, Callis. Henderson, Joiner, Marshall, Wilkinson. Basket Ball—Messrs. Wilkinson, Compton, De Catur, Henderson, Washington. Cross Country—Messrs. Mattingly, Henderson, Houston. Swimming - Messrs. Henderson, Compton, Doubleday. Campton. Douglass. Football—Messrs. Douglass, Washington, Mattingly, Wilkinson, Marshall. Masonic : Notes. Ze Rebel Court No. 1. Heroines of Jericho, held a largely attended meeting Monday evening. The Committee on T. A. Jackson Monument submitted a report of their work of the construction of the monument, which was unveiled May 30. Sir Knight Wm Severson drew the design, which lines were built and is a most beautiful shaft, standing 10 feet high, three feet base, costing about $225. Prince Hall Chapter O. E. S, held their last meeting on Monday, taking a recess until September, which will be followed by other chapters, except in cases of emergency. The Detroit drill team of K. T. are preparing for the campaign to meet here in 1912. Much credit is due Sir Knights W. W. Walker, Past Grand Lissapt Simmon, P Burnett for their zealous work in getting the International Congress here in 1912. Prof. J. C. Nalle stock is rising in the market. Dr. Shepard in Town Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C. arrived in the city Wednesday morning enroute for the East. He has a great deal of work before him. His Summer school will open July 1. His engagements for June, beginning Sunday, June 18, will be at Palmer, Mass. Monday, June 19, he will deliver the Commencement address to the students of Howard High School, Wilmington, Del. June 25, Steuben-ville, Ohio. June 27 he will deliver an address before the Presbyterian Conference of Ohio, after which he will return to this city and remain two days on important business. He left Wednesday evening for New York City. Confirmed Unanimously. Assistant Attorney-General Lewis was unanimously confirmed Wednesday by the Senate ENGLAND'S LIGHTHOUSES. The Seven Districts Are Controlled by a Board Known as the "Elder Brethren." The lighthouse service of England is controlled by a board composed of thirteen "elder brethren." When a vacancy occurs one of the "younger brethren" is selected by the "elder brethren" to fill it. The position is for life, and the salary is £500 a year. Any commanding officer of the navy or master of the merchant marine is eligible for election as one of the "younger brethren" by the "elder brethren." There is no salary attached to the position, but they are eligible for election as one of the "elder brethren." England is divided into seven lighthouse districts, each in charge of a superintendent. The superintendents are persons who enter the service as apprentices at the age of thirteen and have worked up to the position of master on board of a steam tender. They are selected for the position of superintendent by the "elder brethren." A superintendent has control Editor of the American Demoted. Martin's Opening The Martin Cafe will have a musical opening next Monday evening from 6 to 12 p. m. A full string orchestra has been engaged for the occasion. Everything will be free to his patrons except ice cream. Don't fail to visit this popular cafe. Mr. Martin has gone to a great deal of expense in repairing his cafe, by placing in it electric lights, lights and repapering the entire large and commodious dining parlor. Martin's Cafe, 11th and U Streets, Northwest. George M. Ward, who calls himself the oldest newsboy in New England, is celebrating his 65th year as a newspaper deliveryman. Mr. Ward has delivered papers since a date prior to the Civil War, over a route that covers 12 miles in all. He still goes over the same route every day in two hours and a half and shows no signs of fatigue. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Important News Happenings of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERAL INTEREST (By Miss G. B. Maxfield.) Paragraphic News The Washington Monument is to lose its fame as the highest structure about the Capital. A wireless tower of structural steel 45 feet taller than the monument is about to be erected by the Navy Department at Arlington Heights. This will be the tallest tower in the world excepting, the Eiffel tower in Paris. The original "Star Spangled Banner" that inspired Key to write the anthem, will be unfurled over the ramparts of Fort McHenry on September 12, the anniversary of the battle of North Point. Uncle Sam has provided the Island of Culion, one of the islands of the Philippines, where all lepers in the Philippines are to be cared for. There are about 3,000 persons there. They have their own government, cultivate their own farms, and have their amusements and outdoor sports. Dean C. Worcester, Secretary of the Interior for the Philippines, is quite encouraged over the recent great discoveries for the treatment of the disease. Harry Lipscomb received a medal from President Taft for bravery displayed by him on the U. S. S. North Dakota last September. The Cadiz Informer, of Cadiz, Ky., says: "With no disrespect to Louisiana or any other State, but any State that can give to civilized nations six lynchings in one day is a State-that needs missionaries." It is stated over $500 has been collected from colored men of Raleigh, N. C., in the interest of Leonard Hospital, at Shaw University, which is now in progress of erection. The Legislature of Kansas appropriated $105,000 for the Western University, which is colored. This is $35,000 more than the school was given last year. Prof. H. I Kealing is president of the school. By the will of Mrs. Carolina C. Thompson, of Bridgeport, Conn, whose estate is estimated at over $1,000,000, is disposed of. To her husband is given an annuity of $6,000, and a life interest in the New York residence. A gift of $5,000 is made for a free bed in the Bridgeport Hospital for the exclusive use of colored residents of the city. Loss by fire in the United States for 1910 exceeded those in the previous year by $25,000,000. David Mannes, now the director of the New York Music School for Colored People, owes his training to a colored violinist by the name of Douglass, who, as a young man, had been taken to Europe and studied under one of the greatest violinists, Spohr. Prejudice being against him in this country, he had to make his living as a fiddler. David Mannes has undertaken to repay to the race what he received from the colored fiddler. The oil painting of George B. Matthews of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee as shaking hands on the field at Appomattox, has created a great deal of excitement among the survivors of the lost cause. A moonlight rainbow hung over the sea for a quarter of an hour last Friday night, 600 miles or more from the Atlantic Coast. The phenomenon is one of the rarest of marine spectacles. The Bartlett cherry tree, at Caldwell, N. J., which was planted during the Revolutionary War by Josiah Bartlett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was destroyed by a wind storm. The tree was more than fifteen feet in circumference and was one of the most noted landmarks in that section of the country. In Trenton, N. J., a rare Indian relie was unearthed on a farm. It was a tiny head of baked clay. The features of the face are those of an Indian girl, and the workmanship was characteristic. Shell ornaments, such as were used by the Delaware Indians, was attached to its ears. In the same field excavators have uncovered many thousand Indian stone implements. The American University in Massachusetts Avenue, extended, has received a munificent gift from Mme Mountford, a native of Jerusalem. It is a rare collection of Biblical costumes, which Mme. Mountford spent years in gathering in the Holy Land. The collection is valued at $50,000. A Mr. Charles H. Smiley (colored), a Chicago caterer, left in his will $3,000 with which to establish a scholarship at the University of Chicago. The only restriction made in connection with the bequest was that colored people should be given the preference. More than a score of Poosepatuck Indians and their families and several friends, conducted what their statisticians assert, is the 930th annual reunion of the tribe. The 53-acre tract at present occupied by the tribe, was set aside for them in 1700 by William Smith. The 134th anniversary of the birth of the Stars and Stripes was observed by the Government departments, patriotic societies and schools throughout the District last Wednesday. 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The regular price of these three is fifty per pair, but for attaching purposes we are making a special price to carry. apped some day later is received. We ship C.O.D. on commended and found them strictly as represented. at thereby nothing the price $4.55 per pair if you obtain this advertisement. We will also send one assumed at W.U. expense if for any reason they are really reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a way find that they will ride easier, run faster, the you have ever used or seen at any price. We then you want a bicycle you will give us your order. once this remarkable fire offer. any kind at any price until you send for a pair of bona Furniture-Proof fires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sunny Catalogue which at about the usual price. NO NOT TREAK OF DUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. ANDY KITCHEN 8th St. N. W. andies Daily the ticket we only pay to pet pair. All orders shipped some day letter is received. We ship O.D. on request. You do not pay a pet card you have commended and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a small discount of 5 per cent (thereby nothing the price be 8.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one printed pet card head pump. Three to be retained at O.U.R expense if for any reason they are just instructory on commotion. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe in a bank. If you paint a pair of those tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well planned that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this惺意 fire offer. the rider of only 8, so per pair. All orders shipped some day approval. You do not pay a real mail you have committed as we will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (theory only) and FULL CASH WITH ORDER, and enclose this at physical posted beam head pump. Throws to be returned at 90 not satisfactory on commissions. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find it better, last longer and look finer than any tire you know that you will be so well planned that when you want we want you to send us a trial order at once, bonus the year. IF YOU NEED TIME Biodiversity Preserve the special introductory price quoted above, or write for our describers and quotes all markets and kinds of tire about he DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO or a pair of tires from anyone to offer we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everyth. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY NEW YORK CANDY 1506 7th St. Fresh Candie IF YOU NEED TIMES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of the special introductory price quoted show, or write for our big Tue and Sunday Catalogue which decorates and quotes all marks and kinds of times at above prices. DO NOT WAIT or a pack of times from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. NEW YORK CANDY KITCHEN 1506 7th St. N. W. Fresh Candies Daily --- The regular retail print of these forms is M.M. for pearl, but to introduce us we will polygonal paper for M.M. acrobatics or dir. $1.51. DO HOME TROUBLE FROM PONTSTRENG MAILS, Doeas or Gizan will not let the air cash. Study thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DRESSING PAPERS Made in all sizes. It is lovely and easy to wear, very durable and faced with wax. Good Chocolate Candy 15c lb. PURE ICE CREAM The Government Hospital for the Insane will not be subjected to a Congressional committee. Apparently the opinion of the members of the committee was unanimous in favor of dropping the case. The Interdenominational Chinese Missionary, George Ivan Chiu, has be- Made the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "I" and "B." also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This fire will outlast any other make—MOTT. ELASTIC and EASY MIDING. Good Taffy 10c lb. $1.00 gal. 30c qt. gun work among his countrymen in this city. The centenary birthday of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was one of the greatest factors in destroying slavery, will be celebrated by the colored ladies in this city this month. STREET COSTUMES, Many Versions of a Type of Dress Now In Season. Black Satin Still Popular and Rivaled by Dark Blue, With Poplin, Serge and Taffeta In High Favor. Sik street costumes have been com- ing Into thelr own since the weather relented, and the~models which ap- peared in the importing establishments two or three months ago are now, with more or less modification, in evl- dence on the street, in the fashionable luncheon und tea places and wherever ‘women gather in the daytime. Linens and light summer things are still kept in the background, but the silk coat and skirt or cost and frock furnish a happy medium ground ‘twixt wool and lnen, Black satin of various weaves and surfaces is still favored for the 80 called tailored or semitatlured costume, though the flood of cheap models in this material bas damaged its pres- tige, and to be truly chic nowadays a black satin suit must be peculiarly well made of beautiful material and must have some original note to set it aside from the ordinary model. These requirements naturally are associated with high prices, and the woman who has ttle to spend wiil be wise to have her suit in some silk other than black satin unless she {s fortunate enough to know ‘of a tailor not yet arrived who can copy an Imported model cleverly from a sketch and charge moderately for doing it. Very dark blue rivals biack among the smart silk sults, but it must be the extremely dark tone if It is to be in satin, for any save this corbeau shade has a tendency to look cheap in a satin tailored sult no matter how goed the material may be. With some of the other silken stuffs a brighter tene is less objectionable, though the ‘darkest blues are most favored for tal- lering purposes. * One may group under the satins all of the satin finish crapes and even the 1 plain satin surface foulards, Satin de- jJaine has lost popularity with the ar- rival of the hot season, but there are other satins of high finish and rather more firmness than the charmeuse and its class which are liked by some tal- lors. 7 -A sk poplin, very supple and chario- jag of texture, yet with enough body to lend Itself well to talloring, 1s be- ginning to make itself a place among tallor silks, and we have seen a few admirable costumes in this material. Surah or silk serge, for‘many makers call what {s practically the old time surah by the latter name, is making a strong bid for popularity and Is made up Into attractive frocks and three plece or two plece models though the tailors complain that it 4: difficult to handle. ‘There are, of course, many forms of the silk serge, ranging from 4. twill almost invisible to a heavy diagonal, ‘but the surah weave is a medium twill and is extremely good looking either in plain one tone colorings or in black or color with hairline stripes.of white. ‘A very lghtwelght moire with ar irregular and only vague water desigr is used for silk coat and frock cos tumes, but not extensively, and muct more often In combination with serge chiffon, etamine or other material thar alone. . ‘As for taffeta, it 1s receiving recog nition once more, but is seen more of ten in changeable colorings and-quain’ models reminiscent of 1830 than 1 more severe and conventional tallore costumes. It seems probable that nex year will see this silk more fally rein stated, and prophets insist that al allks are to take on more body anc firmness, but that cry has been hear fo often in the last few years that oni hesitates to accept it as authoritative and it will be diffenlt for the fashio1 + makera to uproot the feminine fanc; for the supple stufta STYLISH ETON JACKET. Btunning Little Garment That Can Be Nr fo at Home by Following Directions Given. ‘The average home dressmaker will look at the back of this stunning little Eton jacket and wail that she can't be expected to copy a Parisian design with American fingers, and untrained ones at that, True, the design looks complicated, although the effect is sim. ple, but the work is not nearly as hard for an amateur as the task of making a plain Eton jacket back set stiffly and at the same time, snugly to the figure. ‘This is the way to solve the prob- lem: Fit a good Mning of nonpliable material, such as first class satin or Percaline (never use cheap Huing fot << - wae fs U7 \ : a x Sy an outer garment), and then sew the Pleces of blas cut striped suiting over the ning. The stripes meet in the middle of the back and are outlined by two folds, each wifh its stripes funning in a different direction. A ‘plain piece of goods In black, green or blue is added afterward beneath the edge of the fold. If no satin trim- ming appears in the costume this odd shaped plece may be omitted. The folds make a good solid covering for the lining and are enriched by braid or embroidered silk ornaments in the spaces, so that the jacket back has no chance to pull out of shape. If one does not have at hand the desired braid or embroldery ornaments a ring or cobweb design may be worked around a covered bottom with coarse silk and make a rich trimming, or elsé a plain band of material may be in serted between the folds. This style of back for a short jacket {a not only highly decorative ant handsome in itself, but also gives : slender“effect to the figure, which th plain back of a short jacket canno! give. ' The Parasol. Now is the time for the summer gir! to get her parasol In order for the com ing season. Several new shapes I these pretty things are being worn at present, together with a great many of the conventional styles which have been in fashion for several seasons aud if there are a couple of these {t the collection which have good stick: and ribs a girl will do well to have these recovered. If a parasol fs simply solled and of light color this may be satisfactor!ls cleaned with French chalk, or if the spots cannot be eradicated a very pret ty change may be wrought by mean: of a transparent Yelling. If the upper half of a silk parasol ! in good condition and the lower hal badly soiled a charming effect migh be given by applying a wide borde of some contrasting color or design Wide black velvet ribbon makes 1 pretty border to any parasol and Is a the same time extremely fashionable. Cement That Sticks. Here fs a cement that will stick or anything and forever. . Take two ounces of clear gum arabic one and one-half ounces of fine starch ‘and half an ounce of white sugar. Reduée fhe gum arable to powder and dissolve St in as much water as I would take to make one and one-half ounces of starch fit td use, Dissolve the starch and sugar in the gum solu ton; then. put the mixture in a vesse and plunge this vessel in bolling water allowing it to remain'until the starc becomes clear. ‘The cement should be as thick ai tar and should remain so. It can be kept from spoiling by dropping in ¢ lump of gum camphor or a little ol of sassafras or cloves. It will hol glazed surfaces, rocks, minerals, ete. perfectly. we Mixed Flowers, It is wiser, if you care at all for the uniformity of color of your garden, no to buy your seeds in mixed packages A mixed package usually contain: erery color In which the flower grows whereas threé or four packages o! plain colors would give you sufficient variety and yet insure harmony o} shade. If this would sive you more seed than you need you can combine witt one or more other persons and thu: have a sufficiency for each. A whol neighborhood could combine in thi way and save money without interfer ing with variety and difference o choice. SR rg eS PEO Tae : aE FANCY APRONS, Suggestions For Pretty Gifts to Girl Friends. Dainty Little Decorations Required on Many Occasions, at Informal Teas, For Instance, and Come In Handy at Any Time. Which of us does not at some time pour tea or do embroidery or help in the lighter sort of housework? And If such fortunate—or unfortunate—mor- tals there be among us let them re- member thelr friends not so situated. For each of these occasions requires a ' dainty apron, and here, ready made by the band, if you will use your imagina- tion and take a hint from the illustra- tlon, ate some aprons of just the de- sired variety. Flowered dimity makes up very nice ly and needs very little ornamentation. ie me ange Just a simple hemstitched and tucked rufiie snd a shield shaped pocket and nothing more is required. For an apron apparently more elab- orate, but really quite as simple in make, there is the combination of em- broldery edgiig and insertiow in the same design. The rufiie is formed of the edge, and the lawn or thin linen of which the apron is made is doubled where it Is jointed. The insert follows exactly the lines of the outer edge, and the pocket fs of this same edging. Embrofdery bought by the pleco fs capable of transformation into the prettiest aprons. ‘he apron in this ‘case Js round, and the rufile {s of em- broidery edging in a corresponding pattern. This ‘Is perhaps the easiest of all the aprons to make. Virtually the same thing as in the second apron is done in the first one illustrated, except that this time lace is used Instead of embroldery,-siving ar even daintler effect. A touch of EX ee Ze AS iS 2) Pah th Ape a FOG ae ° iD) Zo Gy * NAO” Z ee RAISE NS “uy 2» ARSE novelty is given by the band em- ‘broidery inside the lace circles. If de- sired- a short strip of machine em- broidery may be. bought and used here instead. All the aprons so far have been cut on the same pattern, The crossbar dimity shows one with a bib, which connects with the apron in such a way as to give a front panel effect. The three poluts at the bottom bf the apron are another “dodge” worth not- ing. A combination of lace and lace- Uke embroidery !s used for the Insert- [ed lines, and the edging {s narrow. A touch of ribbon adds a great deat to the attractiveness of an apron. A Ut‘le round one of sheer linen, with {ts Inen and lace rufie and its oddly arranged lace insertions, is very at- tractive. A bow of ribbon on elther side and strings of ribbon run through beading give it a touch of real charm and distinction, - Many other aprons there are—those which are cut in one plece and fasten over the’ head, those which add to thelr bibs ruftied shoulder caps, with straps behind, and others, But these suggestions will be amply suflicient and will leave room also for one for a friend who loves such pretty things as 2 eee, Embroidery Needles. Exercise care In the choice of nee- les for embroidery. The best ts a ‘needle with a smooth eye that allows the silk-plenty of leeway and will not pull or rough it. - Be sure your needle is adapted to the size of the silk. A too small eye cuts and frays the silk, gathering {t In a thick lump which must, be forced through the fabric. A too large one, on the other hand, shows! the holes and makes the work look as if it had too few stitches. > “In general, when working on the usual materials a No. 9 or a No. 1¢ needle 1s best for double sll, No. 12 for fine embroidery with a single thread, No. 7 for thick floss, twisted embroidery silk and outline allk and No. 8 for rope silk. In shading, where a number of col ors are used alternately, have a needle for each color and uso the different needles in succession, instead of un- threading and threading again as you come to each new color, Can Be Made by Any Handy Girl at Low Cost if She Will Use Her Brains. There is ng reason why a girl witt a bit of ingenuity cannot have one of the scarfs which are so popular this Season without the expenditure of a lot of money. She can make a strike ing and unusual one by choosing un- common material and color combina- tions. One lovely scarf was made of two and one-half yards of rose fish net lined with black chiffon. The chiffon was hemmed on the right side, and the edges of the hem were finished with @ narrow gold openwork brald. A girl rummaging through an old chest found two yards of velvét in a shade of magenta which seemed per- fectly impossible. She lined it with black messaline bought at the remnant counter and bordered it all around with a deep black silk fringe from a dolman that had once been the pride of her grandmother's wardrobe. The result drew glances of admiration wherever she wore the handsome scarf, Another girl lined two yards of ses green messaline with peachblow pink messaline, bordered the scarf witt white .marabou and caught the end: together with heavy green silk tas sels, A royal blue chiffon remnant was lined with black chiffon dotted witt the royal blue in dots the size of 1 dime. Natural marabou {vas used t finish the edges, and the ends wert finished with smart pendent bows o; black velvet ribbon. Though They Are Scant, the Extreme Tightness Prevaient During Win- ter Has Disappeared. Though the lines of the new skirts are sfill scant, the extreme tightness to which we have become accustomed 4s no longer the thing. So cleverly have the tailors concealed the plaits that it is only until the skirt 1s worn does one see the advatitage of the new modes. The swinging panel is the most popular method of using the plait, while many of the new skirts are also finished with inverted plaits at the sides to give grace and ease while walking. The two plece skirt is a new ar rival this season, and it js chic, indeed. It ts cut with only front and back gore, buttoning at elther side. This mode! 4s popular for the short outing skirt In the dressy models one still sees the tunic. This is a graceful fashion whict bids fair to remain with us for some time to come. It was a thoughtful maker indeed who made those little rompers of old fashioned crinkly seersucker, for seersucker, as most women already know, fs famous not only for Its very excellent service, but likewise for the fact that it needs no froning. And to save Ironing where children are con cerned {s a blessing indeed, as all moth. ers ‘Will agree. ‘These rompers may be purchased al. ready made in the shops, or mathers who have the time can easlly make them, ‘The ready made rompers are of blu and white, pink and white or tan and white stripes and sometimes have bands of plain white for trimming. ‘The Survival of the Kimono Sleeves. It {s strange how faithful Dame Fashion {s to the kimono sleeves, which still appear on the latest models, and we have gone back to the very high walst effect. In most of the new skirts there is a loose plait at the back, which hangs down to varying lengths, but generally reaches the hem. This has a charming effect and takes away the extreme severity of the plain tight skirt. The train which has made Its appearance fs elther cut quite square or is very narrow Indeed. One girl, who was something of a traveler, has for her trunk a large sheet of blue muslin. ‘This ts put in the bottom of ‘the trunk before the packing 4s started. When everything is in it is folded over the top of the clothes and firmly plnned with safety pins. With this precaution the girl 14 sure to find her garments as smooth at the end of a trip as at the start. Diet and exercise are the, only safe methods to employ to decrease the size of the bust. Of course they will both have an effect on the entire body. ° To reduce a double chin, practice the following exercise: First, stand erect in military position; place the hands lightly on the hips, fingers forward; drop the chip slowly on the collar bone, then throw the head back with ‘a quick, even movement that Js not a jerk, but yet puts all the muscles into quick play; repeat ten times. Second, turn the head quickly to the right till the chin {s just over the right shoulder, then back again; repeat ten times; then turn the head to the left in the same way; repeat ten times. Do not tire the muscles of the neck, but grad- ually increase the number of exercises dally until you can practice each one about fifty times without after discom- fort. a ¥ Se aS TR Se OW, Lease tr “POPULAR: SCARFS. SKIRTS OF THIS SEASON. Children’s Romoersa. Hint For Traveler. Se ye mae) ee ALMOST) IEA SRT | eet te 0d Lede itd | alata SAILOR STYLES, Cool-and Becoming ‘Fashion For Summer Girls. Materiais of All Kinds Lend Them- selves Readily For Making ‘These Sim- | ple Dresses, Decorated Effectively : With Braid and Buttons. * From Jack tar come the sailor fash- fons that are cool, becoming and prac- tical for the summer girl and are equal- ly becoming on land and sea, More- over, they combine simplicity with de- cldedly copyable features that should commend themselves to the home dressmaker. Here are a few good sug- gestions that can be worked out easily. ‘=A dark blue Ifnen dress fs a combing- tion of kimono blouse with sailor fash- fons. The collar and undercuffs are of white plque. The ends of the revers are square, and the collar in the back is squared off. A soft blue silk girdle holds in the bodice and skirt, while buttons decorate the front of the clr- cular skirt. Henrletta ts made quite simply for the cool days In summer. The bodice 1s simply decorated with’ a broad square collar, button trimmed. A pip- ing of royal blue-silk gives a brilliant note at the neck. Buttons and braid to simulate buttonholes trim the skirt. Long coat slecres with turned back cuffs finish the littie-sallor frock. | Tt Is not surprising to find that sailor fashions have Influenced the separate ) Aik AK % te al a blouse. Foulard in coin spot design is used for a little bodice that Is very at- tractive. ‘The border of darker blue 4s fashioned {nto a square collar und fs used for-the straight bands on the cuffs. A bow of the foulard fs used 'to finish the blouse at the front. For an afternoon dress white.serge ts used with the ubiquitous touch of Diack satin. The sailor dress is made with the extended shoulder seam, the black silk plecing out the comfortable three-quarter length’ sleeves. A soft girdle of silk trims the bodice. The black sailor collar has its front modl- fied by a bib of serze. Braid and white silk crochéted buttons are used on the skirt. There is a slightly ratsed walst Ine in this model. Black and white striped serge fs used in another sallor dress. A-square col- lar ts slanted off at the front and tied with a black tle. Straps and buttons are used on the front of the blouse. The sleeves are straight and comfort- ably short. ‘There {s a tunic effect om the skirt, secured by a double fold. Rrafd and buttons are again used as decoration. | Foulard is the means to the nautical end in a Iinen model. ‘The collar, cuffs and trimming are of spotted silk. A Uttle chemisette of linen 1s trimmed with torchon lace. Last of all, the coat sult and the sailor hat are typleal of the sailor girl. Blue serge Is used for the jacket and its square collar at the back with long revers. The low fastening fs under two bote buttons, Made of cream | serze, the skirt !s comfortably short and full. At the side gores there {s [inset a gusset to give a spring that characterizes the new skirt models. ‘There 1s no age mit when design- fog the sailor dress. Young girls and their mothers are wearing the sensible, comfortable frocks that are capable of exploi ation in-elther linen or serge in any colors. Try to number one of these favorites In your summer outfit. Mary, doar Unfrayed Scallops. Some housekeepers object to the but- toned scallop on embroidery because it trays in washing. This can be over- come in several ways. The surest is to buttonbole a second time over the purled edge when the scallop has been worked and cut out. Another method fs to run the outline of the scallop with machine stitching before buttonholing or in cutting leave a narrow margin and turn back under the scallop and hem to the material. If this {s too much trouble at least wash the Mnen before cutting out. ‘The material shrinks and ts much leas Ukely to fray. Where the entire piece 1s not washed the embroidered edge cam be dipped in iukewarm wa- ter for 2 few minutes, then troned dry and later cut out close to the puried edge. COVERING THE FURNITURE. In Protecting It From Dust In Sum- mor It Is Easy to Have Room Look Pleasant. ‘The housekeeper who tn winter time rejoices In her beautifully upholstered furniture in summer time flees from Its stuffy presence and bies her to the store where linen aboun¢s. ~ Nothing can help more to cool the appearance of a room than crisp, allppery linen furniture slips. Delfghtful results can be attained at only a small expense, for material costs but from 25 to 75 cents a yard. For bard service plain brown Holland linen or Inen jute is most practical, but often the heart of the householder yearns for something more ornamental, Then come vast quantities of chintz and gay cretonnes’ from which she may choose. As she 1s wise, she will, of course, choose a material which will harmonize with her wall paper and floor covering. For this purpose a favorite Is the ma- terial which has a white or deep ecru background and patterns in old pinks, olive green and faded blues. This har- monizes with almost any room, wheth- er the woodwork be white or mahog- ‘any. One attractive room with white woodwork bad slip covers made of an ivory white material sprigged with a rather conventionalized flower in the popular mulberry shade. As for the cutting and sewing of furniture covers, authorities say it 1s no longer permissible to pipe the seams with a plain color. Seams are hidden and the covers fit snugly now, all of which means that the housewife must be possessed of skillful scissors and cut her slips with phenomenal ac- curacy to make them fit well, else she must hire a professional to help her, which doubles the cost. However, if well made these covers lust severaJ WARDROBE TRUNKS. They Are Very Expensive Affairs, bul Good Substitutes Can Bo Made at Home. Every girl who has seen a watdrobe trunk Instantly appreciates the advan- take of having one of them, but as such pleces of luggage are so expen- sive as to be beyond the reach of most of their admirers the best course is to try to provide a substitute with the afd of an ordinary trunk’ and the ex- ercise of some ingenuity. | One girl partially solved this dif- culty by having the tray of her square trunk cut in half and one section of it nailed permanently tn position after dividing {t into compartments for ln- gerie and shoes, The space below the tray was then equipped with three hat holders tacked against the sides of the trunk, and into the adjoining floor space was fitted a large tlat box with a hasp fastening, which was divided to hold handkerchiefs, gloves, vells and neckwear. The half of the trunk lid which did not collide with the remaining portion of the divided tray was then equipped with hooks for a dozen gurment bang- ers and made a satisfactory wardrobe for gowns and frocks of thin or me- dium welght textures, as they did not crowd one another unduly, ‘The Voaue of Glass. Cut glass and crystal are immensely popular thls season for table accesso- ries. Glass butter knives are a decid- ed novelty, and so are the jam and mustard spoons of glass. The old style saltcellars, all of glass ‘with no silver ornamentation, have returned, and they are lucky who possess any old heavy Bohemian glass saltcellars, jugs or bottles. LOVELY NEW RIBBONS. fo : Mi 4i ibs Ribbons just now occupy an unusu- ally important place in the world of fashion and are taking on a beauty and originality of design probably nev- er equaled before, In the gown shown here one of these new ribbons has been used to trim the skirt, and two ‘widths of it joined together form one sleeve and one side of the corsage. The very open embrofdery, of which the overskirt and the left sleeve and corresponding side of the cormage are made, is also something that has been recently added to the resources of the dresams*-- . THE BEE Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....50 Subscription monthly.....20 BEGINNING LIFE Next week M Street High School and Armstrong Manual Training School will hold their commencement exercises. A bevy of sweet girl graduates and a group of ambitious young male graduates will receive their diplomas, come down from the stage, and mix in with the cold, unfeeling world. From the stage, with admiring relatives and friends gazing upon them with pride, with admiration, and hopeful anticipation, the world, to the graduates, will appear like a sympathetic understudy, and they will feel that it is only necessary to exclaim, "the world is mine," and this old mundane sphere will capitulate. But when the graduation flowers have faded, when the kind words of congratulations have subsided, these young people will pass from warmth and sunshine, from plaudits and patronizing homage to cold and variable winds, to knocks and rebuffs. It is well that they now, before they faced that commencement audience, they make up their minds, and become reconciled to the fact, that after the diploma has been handed to them, life becomes a real battle, and it will be a case of the survival of the fittest. There will be no one to hand you bouquets of beautiful aromatic roses. There will be no one to smooth the path over which you must trod; there will be no one to stand aside when you attempt to pass. You must plant and cultivate your own roses; you must clear your own pathway, and you must push aside, yourself, all who stand in your way. In this way only can you win success. It is very well to exclaim, "over the Alps lies Italy." But you must climb the Alps to reach Italy. It is quite beautiful to insert in your graduation essay that "success crowns efforts," but hard work, self-sacrifices, obstructions and rebuffs come in multiplicity before the crown is secured. Success can be had, but you must work for it, and work hard. Just make up your minds that the race is not to the swift or the strong, but to him who endureth to the end. It would be an error of judgment, and a slighting of merit not to refer to Principal Williams and Principal Evans, of the M Street and Armstrong schools at this time, and to the teachers under them. Both and all have labored hard and unceasingly to prepare these young girls and boys for the battle of life. They have performed their duty, and well, and those of the graduates who, in after life, succeed to the topmost rung of the ladder, can well book back and say of their principals and their teachers. "I owe it to them." Prof. E. C. Williams spent a whole year of crowded work days and sleepless nights for you graduates. Dr. Bruce Evans labored from sun up to sunset and burnt the midnight oil every day and every night, for you graduates. If you succeed the honor is as much theirs as yours. If you fail, the failure is all your own. The Bee congratulates the graduates of M Street and Armstrong schools, and welcomes you into the busy, bustling world where fame is won only by those who merit it, and where fortune is made only by those who work for it. IS HE GRATEFUL? We want to ask one plain question, a question that the world may understand when it is being asked: Is the colored voter grateful? Can any colored man with a grain of sense vote the Democratic ticket? Now, what has the colored voter gained under a Democratic House of Representatives? Now that we have a Democratic House, how many respectable appointments have been made? There has not been one respectable colored man appointed to one respectable place, and yet certain colored men continue to cry for the Democratic party. Some time ago Bailey, of Texas, declared that the colored man must acknowledge his inferiority before he will give him any consideration. Just what part of Texas Bailey was born The Bee is in doubt, but it must have been in the swamps far away from civilization. Notwithstanding, the colored man continues to ask for Democratic succor. What can the colored voter gain? The Democratic party doesn't want any affiliation with and neither does it care for the colored man as a citizen. Every act of the Democratic party shows that the colored man is in its way. The colored voter may see some virtue in the Democratic party, but he will soon come to the point where he will regret that he ever heard of the Democratic party. President Taft may have done some things that may have been inimical to the colored man's interest, but The Bee firmly believes that he means to do what is right and proper. The Bee is one paper edited by Negroes that believes that the colored Americans owe an everlasting debt of gratitude to the Republican party. MEANINGLESS DEGREES. This is the season of the year when not a few of our so-called colleges and universities break loose in the matter of conferring degrees. So unreasonable and rampant are some of these institutions in the degree conferring business, that they seem to know no bounds. Campbell College, an institution, we believe, started under the auspices of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Jackson, Mississippi, seems, however, for this year to have taken first prize. Not content with conferring all kinds of honorary D. D.'s and LL. D.'s, it has actually gone a step further than any other European or American college that we know of and conferred the honorary degree of Ph. D. If the trustees and faculty of Campbell College do not know, they should know that the degree of Ph. D. is never an honorary one; that it is never conferred by any institution except upon a person who has actually won the distinction by actual residence and actually pursuing the regular course of study on the grounds. Campbell College should be ashamed of itself. It is just this kind of thing that hurts us, and if it goes on, we predict that the time will soon come when the State Legislators will either refute the charters of such colleges or will refuse to grant charters to Negro institutions that wish to confer degrees. DIDN'T PASS. The editor of The Bee passed the examination for a clerkship in the War Department several years ago, but R. W. Thompson, who made an attempt to pass an examination for a clerkship failed. He will now content himself by holding down a messenger's job in the Treasury Department. Again the editor of The Bee takes no stock in the bogus Negro press association which neither has a head nor a tail. The Bee found the so-called Correspondent Thompson out of the misnomer of which he says M. M. Lewey is president. This so-called Negro press association is very much like many of those who belong to the misnomer. The editor of The Bee is living off his brains, while the so-called Correspondent Thompson is trying to live off his muscles, since his brain failed him in his recent examination for promotion. There is no Negro press association. There was an apology for an association organized somewhere, and it was said that R. W. Thompson was elected president and before the next year was out. The Bee made it so hot for him that he declined to run for reelection. JUSTICE WENDELL PHIL JIPS STAFFORD. When Mr. Justice Stafford delivered his commencement address at Durham, North Carolina, Thursday, May 26, he convinced the South people that he was an orator of the highest standard. Mr. Justice Stafford is calm, easy and eloquent. Every utterance he makes has a poetic and musical sound to it. There is no man in this country who has a better command of the English language than Mr. Justice Stafford. He fits his words like a vocal artist utters his notes. His address at Durham was the gospel of poetry. His address at the commencement of Howard University was Whittier. Whenever Justice Stafford speaks he electrifies his audience. EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION. Would it not be a good thing to organize a National Editorial Press Association? The Bee doesn't mean a bogus institution or an institution that will admit persons who say that they are editors but in reality they are nothing but frauds. An editorial association among colored editors is what is needed in this country. A real live intellectual body of men who edit legitimate papers. The country is full of newspaper frauds who are imposing upon the country. This city is an asylum for all kinds of frauds. There are frauds in every profession in this city. The best answer to a fool is silence. Only the irresponsible burn the bridge that carried them over. Henry Lincoln Johnson has simply metamorphosed his private office. It is now a clean and inviting place. Constant beating on the drum head of egotism will become as much a nuisance as the never-easing piano in a flat. A wicked conscience is the most devilish companion that mortals can harbor, for even in the success-of its villainy, it is tortured with uncertainty, anxiety, dread and plutonic remorse. All sane men and women, and all men and women interested in the future of children, will turn their attention to enforcing harmony in the schools rather than disorder. The public schools are conducted for the benefit of the pupils, and not for appearing selfish ambitions. The widest and greatest possible interest was manifested in the address of Dr. Booker T. Washington at Wilberforce Thursday. All the Ohio newspaers particularly gave much space for the account. And the Doctor's star, undimmed, is shining as brilliantly as ever. EMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH GARFIELD, D. C. Celebration of the 24th Anniversary of of Reu, Jesse A. Taylor as Pastor. of Rev. Jesse A. Taylor as Pastor. A largely attended meeting, the first in a series in celebration of the 24th anniversary of Rev. Jesse A. Taylor, as pastor of the Emanuel Baptist Church, Garfield. D. C., was held at said church at 3 o'clock p. m. Sunday last. The pastor presided, and Attorney W. H. Lewis, Jr., secretary of the Garfield Citizens' Association, delivered the address of welcome. After stating the purpose of the meeting, Mr Lewis briefly referred to the material progress the colored people had made in general and in that section of the District in particular, and expressed regret that business out of the city had prevented Judge James L. Pugh, of the Police Court, from accepting the invitation extended him to be present and deliver an address. The program was as follows 1. Music, choir and audience (standing). 2. Invocation, Rev. G. W. Many, pastor East Washington Hgts. Baptist Church. 3. Music, choir. Hezekiah Coates director; Miss Alice Henry. organist. 4. Address of welcome. Wm H Lewis, Jr., secretary Garfield Citizen's Association. 5. Music, choir. 6. Address. W. C. Martin, of the District bar. 7. Vocal solo, "The Half Has Never Been Told," Miss Mabel Coates. 8. Address, Rev. G. W. Many, pastor East Washington Heights Baptist Church. 9 Address. Capt. W. T. Anderson, of the 11th Police Precinct. Anacostia. 10 Music, choir. 11 Address. D. C. Fountain, deacon East Washington Heights Baptist Church. After stating to the audience the reason for Judge Pugh's absence, Mr. Martin referred to Memorial Day and its objects, and to the progress the freedmen and their offspring have made since the former's physical emancipation, in which progress they had been constantly and vastly aided and encouraged by hundreds of thousands of fair-minded, justice-loving Christian white men and women both. The Armstrong's Won. Armstrong Technical High School won scholastic honors in the sixth annual Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association meet, held Tuesday on the campus of Howard University. Three Tech athletes, Burwell, Walker and Beckwith scored 10 or more points of the 57 points registered by the P Street School. The feature scholastic events were the quarter-mile race, in which Powe, of Howard, nosed out Burwell, of Tech, and the 220-yard dash, in which Dines, of Tech, with a splendid burst of speed, defeated Salinear, of Howard Academy. The Dunbar Athletic Association of Baltimore took the open meet by scoring 21 points. Jones, of Dunbar, did good work, while his team mate, Moore, won the fastest century dash of the day. Berry, of Lincoln University, romped home a winner in the 100-yard novice. The elementary school boys of this city and Baltimore furnished the classy and attractive performances of the day. The twin schools of the 11th Division stood out in relief by each getting a first place in one of the two clashes open to grade school boys. Miss Thompson, of Slater, entered E. Winters, who won the final of the 60-yard dash for boys under 95 pounds, while Miss Barrier, of Langston, entered Ford who, weighing but 120 pounds and in the seventh grade, won the 100-yard dash for grade school boys of unlimited weight. Mott School triumphed as the greater point winner, capturing the city championship in one relay and the inter-city championship for boys of 95 pounds of this city and the Baltimore Public School Athletic League. Stevens School, of the 10th Division, got second place for city championship through the splendid work of Richard Johnson and the relay team which won the city championship in the heavyweight division relay race. Banneker and Birney had each a boy in the events for open competition and scored second places in two events. Summaries: 100-yard dash, scholastic —Won by Burwell, Armstrong; Thomas, Arm- strong, second; Salinear, Howard Academy, third. Time: 10:01 440-yard dash, scholastic—Won by Powe. Howard Academy: second. Burwell, Armstrong; third, Miller, M Street High School. 880-yard dash, scholastic—Won by O. Walker, Armstrong; second, R. Taylor; third, Johnson, M Street High School. Time, 2:14:02. One-mile race, scholastic—Won by O. Walker, Armstrong; second, R. Taylor; third, I. Warf. Time, 2:14:02. 220-yard hurdles, scholastic—Won by Beckwith; second, Dickinson, M Street High School; third, Dines, Armstrong. Time, 2:02. 12-pound shot put, scholastic—Won by Beckwith; second, Randall, M Street; third, Evans. Distance, 38 feet 8 inches. Broad jump, scholastic—Won by Wallace, Howard Academy; second, Burwell; third, Foster' Distance, 17 feet 11 inches. Relay race, scholastic—Won by Armstrong; second, M Street High School. 100-yard dash, novice—Won by Berry, Lincoln University; second, L. P. Moore; third, Tolliver, Armstrong Time, 10.04. 100-yard dash, open—Won by E. P. Moore, D. A. A.; second, Ellis, Birney; third, Gowens. Time, 10:01. 440-yard dash, open—Won by Gowens, H. U.; second, Bantrum, D. A. A.; third, Norman, A. P. C. C. Time, 56:03. One-mile race, open—Won by T. Jones, D. A. A.; Lacy, Banneker School, second; Bowie, Armstrong, third. Time, 5:09. Running high jump, open—Won by McLendon; George, second; Beck- with, third. Height, 5 feet 8 inches. 60-yard dash, elementary school, 95 pound class—Won by E. Winters. Slater School, second, W. Taylor, Mott School; Green, Birney School, third. Time, 7:03. 100-yard dash, elementary school, unlimited weight class—Won by R. Ford, Langston School; Bell, Stevens School, second; Johnson, Stevens School, third. Time, 11:03. City Championship, 115-pound relay race—Won by Mott School; second, Stevens School; third, Langton and Slater School. City Championship, unlimited weight class—Won by Stevens School; second, Mott School; third, Banncker School. Inter-City Championship, 95-pound class—Won by Mott School, Washington, D.C., second, Baltimore. Bogus Antiques. Old statuary is made in great quantities in Italy. Bohemia and Belgium furnish glass of the middle ages, and every European capital has its makers of antiques. Berlin and Vienna makers are kept busy with the home trade, but Paris, London, Brussels, Rome, Florence, Smyrna and Munich are commercial centers for this class of merchandise. The business has grown to such proportions that Nuremberg, Vienna and Livorno have museums where counterfelt works are exhibited and where their style of manufacture may be studied.-Berlin Post. Chinese Flat Noses "The Chinese mother," the ethnologist explained, "carries her habe in a sack on her back. The babes' nose is pressed against her. Day in and day out, all through its babyhood, the little thing's soft and malleable nose is pressed against its mother's back. Hence it is no wonder, is it, that the Chinese are a flat nosed race?" Too Much. "Of course," said the lady with the steel bound glasses, "I expected to be called 'strong minded' after making a speech three hours long in favor of our sex, but to have it misprinted into strong-winded" was too, too much." He Traveled Light "That hall room boarder moved today." "I didn't see any trunk go out." "There was none. I guess he placed his effects in an envelope and mailed 'em to the new address."—Kansas City Journal. Public Men And Things (By the Sage of the Potomac.) There was a discussion in the Coliseum the other night as to who is our greatest orator. You know the Coliseum is on 14th Street, East Side, between Wallack Place and T Street. All the Bethel Literary Society four-fushers, pinheads and spontaneous combustionists were barred from entry as undesirable. Even Miles Maxfield, the Old Glory announcer, failed to get a place. In the language of Lafe Hershaw, the entries consisted of a "quantum sufficit." When the entries were all closed, it was found that there were only four air-beaters in the contest. They were Dr. Vernon, John Dancy, Prof. Tunnell and Henry Lincoln Johnson. The arguments were numerous, and the votes plenty. A large size lager with four inches of cuff on it, or a thin glass containing four fingers of slow death was a vote. Prof. Tunnell didn't get many votes. It was decided his voice was too corrugated, too megaphonic, and his style too much English. Vernon, Dancy and Johnson were the favorites. One fellow who stood down at the end of the foot railing in the Cafe de St. Allen announced that Dr. Vernon had the most musical voice, the easiest stage action, the most eloquence; that his words dropped from his lips like water flowing over a pebbly bottom. One old around-the-walls-of-Jericho fellow, who was braided against a tier of barrels containing slow-death sourmash, chuckled at this, and said: "You sho is shoutin' now. He's de primest awater vit." "But," answered another near-whiskeyterian, "Mr. Vernon is all that, but you get the same purple grapes every time, and he never gets through tunneling that mountain. I like an orator who hands you something new, every time. Now theres John Dancy, he never was a prodigious spender, but when it comes to speaking, let me tell you, he is the most liberal spender of lungs around here. He's some speaker. Why, John Dancy can speak any time, anywhere, and on any subject. He's got all the others blanket, you hear me mourning, do you?" The old fellow who was bracing up the tier of slow-death barrels asked, "What's his plexion?" A North Carolinian, who was on Dancy's flagship when he sailed from Wilmington to discover New York, replied: "Hes dark enough to be recognized as a colored man even in a crowd of whites." "Well, give him de lead, den," said the old bracer. "Alls I cares fern is dat de hunk of skin dat awrates fern me must come in fast colors." *** A click of glasses, a dropping of some coin, was the signal that Henry Lincoln Johnson had been reached in the Court of Assizes. A man from Georgia promptly took the cue "Let me tell you, gentlemen," he said, as he enthusiastically regarded the beads on four fingers of Death Valley liquid, "Henry Lincoln Johnson is the bell cow when it comes to oratory. That speech of his at Chicago when he turned the tide against reducing the South's representation in National conventions was an epic. It's like had never before been heard. Smooth, graceful, earnest, perfect command of English, he's our peerless orator." "Where dis Linkum Jonsing from," asked the barrel bracer. "From Georgia, sah," proudly and contemptuously returned the five-foot-seven Georgian idolator. "And who are he?" called back the barrel bracer in a voice that was glazed over with about steen nickel-shooters. "He's Recorder of Deeds," returned the Georgian, savagely. "What's him plexion?" "An indescribable yaller," retorted the Georgian. And by this time the nickel-shooters had worked to a frazzle in the barrel bracer, and he lost his balance and slid to the floor with a dull thud. By this time eight or to fellows, who were out hunting old man Pabst and young "Trimble," had joined in the discussion, which lasted until closing time. It was a close race between Dancy and Johnson, but Johnson won out. And let me tell you, and I have heard Johnson speak many times, he may have a few close seconds, but when it comes to real oratory, considering expression, style, language, thought and originality, that Georgia peach who draws $4,000 per for holding down that basement job in the Court House, has everything in the color line backed off the boards. And a mighty few over in the white playground has got any business sliding down his cellar door. He's an orator who got his training under old Bill Pledger—peace to his ashes—the gamest black man who ever roamed unmolested through the Cracker State. **** I see Rev. Simon Peter Drew, the sawed-off and boiled-down would-be ecclesiast who belongs to the deep water Baptist contingent, is getting all the big guns to speak at his church He pulls United States Senators down to his tabernacle with a regularity that makes the other very erudite professors of theology turn green Rev. Simon ain't much of a preacher; that is, I have heard better anywhere and every place, and he looks, or rather dresses like a Catholic priest bound for a monastery in the Green Mountains, but he does know how to separate a wise guy from his spare change. He's got a hustle all the time. You have to give it to him. He's a big advertiser, and a big noise in town. He slides into a Senator's office like a weasel, juggles a lot of English without any reference to what Harvey stood for, and then backs, out with a promise to speak at his church, and a beautifully engraved bit of paper so signed that Riggs Bank will accept it for face value. I don't know how long Rev. Simon Peter will last around here, but I do know that four years ago it was predicted he wouldn't last more than a year, but this little replica of Jeff is still here, and hustling on the same job, catching them going and coming. United States Senators are breakfast food for him, and plum pudding when he wants a desert. I see my quandom friend, Dr. Ver- non, has landed a new job, supervisor of Indian schools in Oklahoma. When a certain gentleman whom Bill Shakespeare canonized was run through with a sword, he exclaimed to his friend Mercutio. "It's not so large as a house nor so wide as a barn door, but it will do." This particular job, while it does not pay half the salary that the Registorship paid, yet it will do, and the genial gentleman with an "ex" before his name will be able to cavort around Oklahoma, smoke the pipe of peace, and do the war dance with the heap big "Injuns" right properly on the $1,500 or $1,600 salary his new job pays. I was right glad to see him land something, and this, being in educational work, ought to fit his tastes. Those who have seen him since say he is much elated, and that he is already bound for the land of the teepie, red blanket and moccason trail, and hence will be known as "Come-Back," chief of the Five Civilized Tribes. Here's to you, Chief Come-Back, and I hope you will make the Indians and heap好 scholars. You carry with you my best wishes for all kinds of success. With Dr. Vernon's power of eloquence, and his ability, he ought to become a power out in the new State that has put a ban on Negroes voting and the sale of firewater. He should find this job more to his liking than Minister to Haiti, even though there is a gulf, into which you can dump about $8,500, between the Haitian job and this. Dr. Vernon simply lassoed the first job that came along, and it's a lovely little sinecure which he can fondle, caress and nurse into a comfortable bank account. All the talk about there being a kick on him because he is dark enough to be catalogued as a Negro is rot. When the Oklahomaans and "Injuns" learn to know him, they will dedicate songs and poetry to him. He'll take care of himself in tiptop fashion out there where the Chickasaws, Choctaws, Crecks and Seminoles make stoolal grimaces at their copper-colored squaws. * * At a recent assemblage of little girls a discussion ensued as to what ought to be done with bachelors. Washington has the largest crop of bachelors in the United States. Some of them are likely fellows, and some of them aren't fit to be entered in a cross-country run. The discussion was at its zenith when I broke in upon the Eve conclave. A certain young woman with a form like a rolling pin and eyes like an eight-ball Roman candle, remarked, in a voice that was between a screech and a smothered yell. "It's just a measley shame that with all the single men in this town we girls can't catch one with a drag net. They are the most selfish lot of single men in this town I ever knew." The other plumed descendants from the Garden of Eden agreed, and the married women in that conclave who had night hawks for husband also agreed. They asked me why men remained single. I told them there were so many reasons that I would have to give the reasons in installments, and like a serial story, the installments would probably run through a whole year. This rather angered them, for a woman thinks she is the best apple that ever grew; thinks she is man's superior. And I guess, when you come to balance accounts, she is about right. Well, this bachelor talk sort of forced me to go over the list of likely bachelors in this bailiwick. The two oldest are Howard Williams and George Scott. Howard has been a bachelor ever since he was 21, and he was 21 when Romulus and Remus founded the Roman Empire. It is said that Howard started to propose once to a very sweet woman, but he was so long reaching the climax she forgot the first chapter of the story before he got half finished. You know, Howard is so slow that you have time to plow, sow and reap before he finishes a simple sentence. He's a courtly, high bred, old gentlemen though, and would have made some feminine wonder an ideal husband. --- SUMMER BOARDERS The Dennis House. The Dennis House will be open the first day of July to daily, weekly and monthly Summer boarders. The resort is situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County, Md. There are many pleasures to be had, fishing, bathing and other Summer amusements. For further information, write to Mrs. Joshua Dennis, Shady Side P. O. Anne Arundel Co. Md. Piano teacher; terms reasonable. Call between 6 and 7 o'clock p. m. at '400 Tea Street, Northwest for further information. Fosters DYE Works FOSTER'S DYE AND CLEANING WORKS. (You Street, between 11th and 12th Streets, Northwest.) Business and Display Office. 11th and You Streets, Northwest. CALL AND INSPECT OUR WORK. Ladies' suits a specialty. Gentlemen's suits cleaned, pressed and sponged. Gloves cleaned. All goods look like new when they leave our works. FOSTER'S DYE WORKS. Job Printing. If you want up-to-date work done at an up-to-date printing office, call or send for estimates. This office never disappoints. All kinds of printing done at the shortest notice. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., manag., 1109 Eye Street, Northwest. (Ay aaa Pal Dale, lia sa ~ 2 Gs wy c Pubes, spol! Saupe ca BRL Ss BSNS Ga aNGY oy 1 | NS dreds of happy promenaders along the goonies Fourteenth street thorough- ; fare, and as usual, they fall in at the | drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912% Fourteenth street, “the place | where everybody meets everybody else,” or you sce them enjoying those Melicious sodas at Ninth and You eSirects, the popular “Lookout Corner” of Board & McGuire. | wae Anmie Dawes is in Ocean City, Mr. Wilfred Lawson, of Syracuse University, is here on a short stay. Misses Floxie Holcomb and Cla-: rice Jones, of Cornell University, are visiting friends in Brooklyn N.Y. Miss Julia Taylor is the guest of Mrs Ruth Flowers, in New Rochelle, x Y Miss Gertrude Ryan is receiving myich social attention during her stay dit New York City. Mrs Ruby Nichols Smith, of Phil- ‘adelphia, Pa, is the guest of her mother and sisters on Fourth Street, Northwest Mr Harry Seymour has been vis- ating friends and relatives in Philadel- phia, and has now gene to New Jer- sey + Mrs Edna .Pratt has returned to her home in Philadelphiagafter a very delightful stay her. _ Mrs Richard Henderson has re- turned to her home in Philadelphia after a delightful trip to this city, Miss Nellie Houston, of Cambridge, Mass. and Mrs. James Howard, of Philadelphia, were recent visitors to this uy. at which time they were in- mally entertained at a reception by Miss Marte James. of T Street. Miss Jennie Mitchell is visiting friends in Baltimore, Md. Dr Henry L. Gowens has returned t Ph fadelphia Miss Elizabeth Evans has returned ther home m Philadelphia.” Pa. Dr, J. W. Morse has the gem drug tore in the northwest. Prescriptions refully compounded by registered jerks, Mrs W © Goodell and daughter, f Boston, Mass. who spent'the Win- er here have gone to. Atlantic City p remain during the Summer. Dr Floyd Terry is the guest ol ev J D Flynn, in Charlotte, XN. C ¥Mr Alex Sample has gone to New sork ~ Mr W__L. Houston has gone to ‘oronto, Canada. Miss Lizzie Jackson has returned 0 her home in Steelton, Pa. Among the guests at Hotel Dall pe May. N i last Week, were Mr nd Mrs A Gates. Dr Harlan Cuff has returned to hi: here in Wilmington, Del. Mr W. Grinnage has. returned tc his home in Witmington, Del. yites Alma Davis. who is visiting ver2s in Wilmington, Del., is being wa much social attention. ‘Miss Long Clark is visiting friend: in Wilmington, Del. Messrs James Taylor and Thoma: ayane are visiting in Wilmington fe O H Riley, a graduate’of the Tay lepartment. Howard University, spen everal days in Philadelphia las week a Mr R Miller, has returned actede N J., after a most delight ul trp to this city. Mr Earl Parks is spending his va aticn at his home in Savannah, Ga Wir Jousn Brandon, of Charlot C 1s <pending the Summer her Everybody meets everybody els hese Deautiful warm days atthe por lar drug stores of Board & M wire, at 1912 1-2 14th Street, Nort vest, or at their at Corner,” : anth and U Streets, Northwest, tw laces for the most delicious ice crea: oda in the city. Mrs Mary A, Parker is the gue’ Mrs Nora F. Taylor, 030 Cottas ve Avenue, Chicago. HI J V Jordon has returned | ¢ Rock. ‘Ark. after a successf here, ir W_L. Board has gone to Wi orce University to deliver the a adzress to the Alumni Associ Write in the West he will vi aber of places in Ohio, Kentuel ind ana sr Henry Snow and Jove yn are visiting in Providen ir. PMorse has the finest assortme wanidies and toilet articles that c utchased anywhere in the city. Inhisd Worte Blackwell left the © ne 1) for her home in Kansas Ci ‘0, bit ts spending several days ycagh with her uncle. Rev [John Hurst was in Denv lo. Kast week. Mr (\ A. Sinclair, who attenc ¢ C_ ymencement exercises at Ho d Unfversity, was a welcome visi th: [apital of the Nation. [Dr {James A. Shepard pas rough the city for New York C ednesday Mr . phn C. Dancy, who has b cturi: & in Louisville, Ky., retur the gty last week. oo. Mrs Pertha Howard Collins is» ing rJatives in Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Gonevia B. Maxfield spent | aturday in Rockville, Md. Miss Maggie Flagg, a teacher Dont pass Morse’s Drug Store, at Nineteenth and L streets northwest. The lawn fete, given last Tuesday evening on the beautiful lawn of Mr. F. M. Burke, by the Berean Baptist Church, was quite a success. The ‘Commencement exercises of the Training School, of which Mrs, L. R. Clarke is principal, will be held in Galbraith Church, June 14. Mrs. James A. Howard, of 526 S. 11th Street, is spending a fortnight in the city as the guest of Mrs. James and daughter, of T Street. Mrs. How: ard’s pleasant manner has made for her a host of friends here from whom she 1s receiving much attention. Mrs. Garvin, of Florida, who has been in our city the guest of Mrs, 'L. Hamer Burrell, left the city Sat- urday morning for home. Mrs, Gar- vin came_to attend the graduation of her son Charles from the college de- partment of Howard University. Dr. Morse, who. has the finest drug store in the West End, also has the best prescription compounder, Dr. Morse, who is also 2 registered phar- macist, never makes a mistake. Call igth ana L streets northwest. Dr Amanda Gray, who has been ill for several weeks, 1s able to be out agam. greatly to the gratification of her friends. Mass. Clarice Jones, who hay beer attending schooi in Pennsylvania, re- turned to the.city ths week on her vacation. Miss Jones has had a very successful school year. In memory of my beloved duaghter Lillian B. flolmes, whose beautiful life was so suddenly ended at Asbury Park on the morning of June 18, 1910 these words are lovingly dedicated by her mother, Cecelia B. Holmes. Rev. John F. Hurst was the gues of Rev. T. A. Smythe while in Indian apolis, Ind. : Dr. John W. Morse, of the Gen Drug ‘Store, at Ninetéenth and I streets northwest, has everything tha a first-class druggist possesses. Droy in, . ‘Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jordan, of Nev York City. are being royally enter tained by their many friends durin; their stay here: Mrs. Sadie Dade has returned te this city after a delightful stay of fiv weeks with her father, Rev. Green, i iNew Orleans, La. ; Yo Mr. A.J. Jordan, of New York City who has been the guest of Mrs, Em ma Dillard, in Corcoran Street, fo two weeks, left the city Thursday fo Ocean City, where he will spend th | Summer. The Washington Conservatory Music and School of Expression wil {hold its second annual commence ment Friday evening, June 16, at fo'clock, at the Howard Theater. Don't fail to attend Martii’s Sum Amer onening Monday night. Braxton-Dickson Wedding. A. beautiful home wedding took place Wednesday evening, June 7, at 8 o'clock, when Miss Mary Theresa Braxton, daughter of Mr. Robert Braxton and grand-daughter of Mrs. Anna Warren, became the bride of Mr. Alexander Dickson at 1017 Third Street, Northwest, Rev. M. W. Clair officiating. The decorations were cut flowers.. The bride was given in mar- ‘riage by her father. Her gown was of white silk mousaline, and the cor- sage was made of fichu, which was caught up the back by a white sati sash. Her tulle veil fell in gracefu! folds to the end of the dress. She carried a bouquet of white rosebuds Miss Josephine Green, the bridesmaid was gowned in white silk, carrying < bouquet of pink carnations. Mr James Walker was best man. Prof Wiliam Braxton, brother of th bride, played the wedding march. ¢ large number of relatives and friend: were present. The gifts were numer ous and costly. After the ceremon} a reception was held. West Washineton News. The Heltwtrope Circle held their regular mon-ily meeting Friday even- ing at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Smith, 2603 P Street, Northwest. Af- ter the regular session a select_or- chestra, composéd of Messrs. Cole, Taylor and Armes rendered. several excellent selections of music. Mr. James L. Turner presided at the Piano. The evening was spent in many innocent games, etc. Mrs. Smith, the hostess, invited the guests into the dining-room where an excel- lent spread was served. Among the many present were Mrs. M. Thomas, Mrs. L. Palmer, Mrs. L. G. Williams, Mrs. H. Morgan, Mrs. A. Boyd, Mrs. A. Harris, Mrs. B. Lewi, Mrs. R Vaughan. Mrs. M. A. Anderson, Mrs. Woodley, Miss M. Morgan, Miss C Foster, Mr and Mrs. B. Howard, Mr and Mrs, D. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. E Holt. Messrs, L. N. Harris C. War ren, J. Quander and James Smith. Rev. D_W_ Hayes, pastor of Mt Zion M. E. Church, has formed hi congregation in groups of forties an has arranged for the annual ral Sunday with special exercises. Thi trustees hope to realize $1,000 towar cancelling the debt on the church. A large number of members an the choir of Mt. Zion M. E. Churc {accompanied the pastor, Rev. D._W -|Hayes, Sunday afternoon to Fai Jmount Heights, where he delivered sermon to the congregation of the 3 E. Church, Rev. Howard, pastor, A Collection was lifted for the benefit of the Mission. =. Mr. Reuben Johnson, a well-known citizen and large property owner of this place, died last Saturday and was buried Monday afternoon. His fune- ral took place from the First Baptist Church, Rev. E, E. Ricks officiating. Rev. Daniel L. Reed, of the First Baptist Church, has been elected and installed pastor of the Mt, Zion Bap- tist Church, of Fredericksburg, Va. The exercises took place Friday. June 9. 1911. Rev. E. b. Ricks preached the installation sermon. A large del- egation of his church was present. Mr. Joseph E. Smothers presented the grectings of the First Baptist Church, End Miss Mamie Mason, of Washing: ton, gave a very interesting recitation. CHATS ON MUSIC AND MUSIC ON STUDY. . “A square deal” seems to be the cry of the present age, and in no place or situation does it appear of more importance than in the giving and re- ceiving of music lessons. ‘Boes the pupil get 2 square deal from the teacher? Does the teacher in return get a square deal from the pupil? |Does both pupil and teacher strive to -give the parent a square deal? These |questions are of great import to all concerned in the study and practice of the music art and will repay us for their serious consideration and reflection. *" Considering this problem from the pupil viewpoint, I'am tempted to say from 10 years’ experience in the teaching profession, that, not _ more than one-third who take’ music les- sons, see to it that they get their money's worth. They feel that when the thition fee has been paid all ob- ligations on their side cease. Here is where they are usually wrong. This is only one part of the contract; ‘the second is the careful carrying out of the teacher's instructions, suggestiuns. etc Pupils usually fail in this re- spect because they do not bring sys- tem and order in their manner or method of study. Have a fixed hour for your daily practice and keep it in- tact from interruptions as far’ as yeu possibly can. Have the teacher write you out rules for practice, or if you are somewhat advanced, formulate tules yourself, which, if followed seriously, will give you the best pos- sible results. You too often leave it to your memory to retain all the comment and suggestions made by the teacher from lesson to lesson. when in most cases. it would be far better to have a neat. small notebook at cach lesson in which all important rules, ‘remarks or suggestions could be jotted down and consulted from time to time during your daily prac tice Keep a correct daily average o the amount of time spent on scales arpeggios, pieces, studies, reviews theory, ete. Submit this record tc Jthe teacher at each lesson, the sam will enable the teacher. with the ob |servations he may make at lessons, ,tc direct your efforts more intelligently Jsave you much unnecessary loss 0 }time or labor and to bring him alway: |well prepared lessons, : The dactor must know how? you ar [troubled before he can prescribe med Jicine to cure your ailments. © The Jteacher should likewise know wha you have done, how long it took yor Jio accomplish your task, what diffi ‘oulties you. may have encountered }what days you may have missed prac -Jtice. and many other little but never .|theless important items, too numer ous to mention. Make a “companior (| of your teacher; confide in him or he 1 and you will more than likely get {square deal—your money's worth. 3} Taking the side of the teacher, h should feel that the receiving of hi -Ji¢sson fce is the smallest part of, hi contract and that the giving of an hor est, “all-including™ and interesting mu sic lesson means, in a nutshell, <|square deal and final success for th t| pupil. Insist on the pupil doing a ,|that you suggest and doing it in th t| best possilsle manner. Look after a {those branches of the art that yo f|know are necessary in order that_yo d|turn out a fine musical product. Tecl r|nic alone is not cnough; musical tast t{must be cultivated, the theory an -|history of music should receive the s|share of attention and other impo ~|tant side features should be broug! s|to the pupil's attention as necessi n}may suggest. 1) Have the pupil cultivate the sigh ¢| singing habit, and I know of no hoe s.| better fitted for this supplementa S- DEFENDS THE NEGRO. Sexator Creare, Rercnucan, Rerues to Seyator Battery. Democrat, or Texas, in a Srercnr Tuat Leaves No Dovsr as To Wirere Tue Great Minvesora Senator STanpDs ON THE QUESTION oF Henan Ricurs. Senator Joseph W. Bailey, of Texas, addressing a gathering of Confederate veterans last Monday night at the Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church, declared that if the two races were to live in peace in this country, it must be with the black race in con- stant recognition of its inferiority. 7 Washing out the color line and throwing down the gauntlet to" Senator Bailey, whose passionate eulogy of Jefferson Davis the evening before seemed to be his target, Senator Moses E. Clapp, of Minnesota, delivered 2 notable address in the Cos- mopolitan Temple Baptist Church last Tuesday night on “The Opportunty of the Black Man.” He threw aside the veil of the future and saw the Negro on a plane of equality with the white man; he saw artificially im- posed limitations and racial strife vanish in the light of a new era, As he painted these things in glowing thetoric and firm conviction, his andiénce, largely composed of Negroes, cheered wildly. : ., “God never made bay race for permanent bondage and ser- vitude to others,” said/Senator Clapp, “and in the to-morrows to come your descendants will glory in the triumph acconiplished through your efforts to-day. There is absolutely nothing in the limitations of color to prevent the black man irom being ‘fully as honest, sober, industrious, and of as much service to the com- munity and Nation as the white man.” * “A. Square Deal.” The T Hollarv Tavilore work than “Melodia,” by Cole & Lew- is, Ditson Co., publishers, Boston, Mass, Use this work along with the pupil's weekly technical efforts and you will be surprised at the results you will accomplish, the musical feel- ing you will awaken ‘and the interest you will be able to inspire. Parents can help their children to extract ‘this square deal from the teacher by secing to itethat they have the necessary mustc books, instru- ments, musical magazines, ete. Keep their piano tuned, the practice room warm in Winter and cool in Summer. Encourage them by having them play their pleces and studies for you and the family once or twice per week Take them to hear good music when: ever you can conveniently do so, and if possible, obtain a knowledge of the art yourself. If this knowledge goes no further than to enable you. te amuse and instruct them by reading and discussing the lives-and deeds o the world’s great composers, pianists smgers, violinists and organists. I you can by any means gain. a techni cal knowledge of the piano or organ do so, and you will never regret’ the time and money so spent. Your whol aim should be to have your child suc ceed musically, and all you can do ti keep him interested and to compe shim to get a square deal from cacl lesson, will be greatly rewarded by hi: casen, will be’ ge FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS NOTES. The $400 rally of the Fairmount Heights M. E. Church began Sunday, June tt, with success. The meeting was m charge of Dr. \W. D. Hayes, of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, and Rey. J. H. Barnes, of Haven M. E. Church. The services Sunday, June 18, will be in charge of Rev. ‘Tyler, pastor of Jone’s and Ridgely. “Rev, Dr. 'E. S. Williams, District Superintendent of the Washington District, held his first quarterly con- ference of the Fairmount Heights charge Monday night and transacted some very important business. The conference was well attended and all the officers rendered written reports which showed remarkable _ success along all lines. Rev. W. H. Howard, the pastor, is doing good work, and along with our worthy District Su- perintendent, deservés credit. + OThe quarterly conference appointed the Building Committce to ,superin- tend the construction of the new church The committee consists of the following: Frank Céalman, J. A. Campbell, James F. Armstrong, J. T Slater. William H. Addison and Ar- Hthur E. Briscoe. The names ol James F. Armmstrong and William H. Addison were added to the Boar¢ of Trustees for the church. The new constitution of the Fair mount Heights Citizens’ Associatior was adopted and ordered publishec at the regular semi-monthly meeting June 13, 1911. All good citizens are welcomed as members. Mr. W. S Crouse submitted a petition signed b; more than one hundred families pray ing that a druggist be induced to ope a drug store in Fairmount Heights. JAMES F, ARMSTRONG. Se ae erase I will ne'er forget that morning, as I stood with broken heart, Looking at the form of Lillie, and the race that Death had won. Though my heart was filled’ with sor- row as I prayed “Thy will be done,” She scemed to say, “Courage, moth- er, we shall meet again.” | The days are so sad, the nights lone and dreary, : i And [ think, and I think, till my hear} is 90 weaty, . But I hear, as it were, that sweet, soft refrain, “Oh! Mother, have courage, you will meet.me again.” ® She died far from home, and’ those she loved best, But [know that she is happy ane blest, And some fair morning her face | shall see, # oe When my dear loving Saviour come: for me. . So close to the Saviour, Tl eve abide And trust Him, and love Him, what ever betide, & For that voice is ever near to my sid Saying, “Mother, have courage, yo ‘will meet me again.” Written by her mother, Cecclia B Holmes. + o - EXCURSIONS THE YOUNG MEN'S PROTECTIVE LEAGUE WILL GIVE THEIR - s e Annual Outing To c Washington Park FRIDAY JUNE 23d: : Friends’ of the Organization are cordially invited to join us MUSIC BY THE MONUMENTAL ORCHESTRA, ~ 5 Prof. Chas. Hamilton, Director a Boats leave wharf 7th and N Sts., S. W. 12:30, 4:30 and 7 P. M. FARE ROUND TRIP - : 25 CENTS . - A.L. Jackson, Chairman , FOURTH ANNUALOUTING 5, Coleridoe-Taylor Choral Society — Washington Park Thurs. JUNE 20 Chree Grips: 10 A.U1., 2 and 6:30 P. Ht. . | Extra’ Eeatures 7° ey ee TICKETS os -. 25c = Tickets onsale at drug stores and by members St. Lukes P.E. 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HIRED APPLAUSE A Great Actress Who Was Determined Speaking of applause in theaters, a theatrical man relates the following concerning the great actress Rachel: "It seems that upon a certain opening night Rachel received enthusiastic applause, but on the second night it was so noticeably illim that the actress felt deeply grieved and bitterly complained that the claque was not doing its duty. The leader of the hired 'applause makers' on hearing of her displeasure wrote her a letter in which he endeavored to excuse himself from any blame. "Mademoiselle—I cannot remain under the obloquy of a reproach from such lips as yours," he began. The following is an authentic statement of what really took place: At the first representation I led the attack in person not less than thirty-three times. We had three acclamations, four hilarities, two thrilling movements, four renewals of applause and two indefinite explosions. In fact, to such an extent did we carry our applause that the occupants of the stalls were scandalized and cried out a la porte! "My men were positively exhausted with fatigue and even intimated to me that they could not again go through such an evening. Seeing such to be the case, I applied for the manuscript, and after having profoundly studied the piece I was obliged to make up my mind for the second representation to certain curtailments in the service of my men." "The writer thus goes on at some length to assure the actress he will try to make future amends and requests her to believe in his profound admiration."—Exchange. TALKING IN FIGURES Significance of Certain Numbers In the Telegraphera' Code. "In the telegraphers' code numbers have special significance of which the general public is not aware," remarked a veteran key night the other day. "Most everybody knows that 30 means 'good night,' or the end of a story, but few outside the profession know that 31 is also a code sign. Railroad operators, however, know that this call is a signal to the operator at the other end to come back and repeat train signals to the sending operator. It also has another meaning, 'Train order to be signed by conductor and engine driver.' Nineteen, on the other hand, means that the train order is not to be signed by conductor or engine driver. Twenty-four has also the latter significance on some roads. "Five is simply an interrogation point and in the vernacular could be translated 'Anything doing?' Thirteen signifies 'Do you understand?' Twenty-five means 'busy,' but nobody seems to know how it came to have that significance unless perhaps it means that the operator is still in the midst of his work, being some distance away from 30. "Seventy-three means 'best regards,' and newspaper men and operators employ this expression constantly. Of course 23 has come to mean in this numerical language just what it does in ordinary parlance, 'skiddoo,' 'ramoose' or 'butt out' or any of the thousand and one other equivalents."—New York Herald. The Governor's Quick Wit While talking to a former governor of Illinois, who was noted for the quickness of his wilt, an English tourist spoke with special fervor of a sight he had seen in another state. "I attended a Sunday service for the inmates of the state prison," he said. "and I learned that of the 203 persons now confined there all but twelve voluntarily attend religious services held in the prison chapel twice each Sunday." "Most extraordinary," said the governor musingly. "I am sorry to say it is not so with us. But then," he added soberly. "in Illinois, you see, most of the respectable people do not come to prison."—Linpincott's. Sign Language. Brown and Jones were having their usual stroll and had just had a few minutes' conversation with Robinson, who was accompanied by his wife. After they had gone on some little distance Brown said to Jones: "Did you notice that Mrs. Robinson never said a word?" "Oh, yes," said Jones. "You see, she's deaf and dumb." "Lucky chap is Robinson. But I suppose she can talk with her fingers?" asked Brown. "I think so," replied Jones, "for Robinson hasn't a dozen hairs left on his head." Settlement Work. "Came into a fortune, didn't he?" "Yes, a big one." "What's he doin' these days?" "He has become interested in settlement work." "Well, that ought to keep him occupied for awhile; he owed everybody." —Houston Post. Cynical Friend-If the baby is the boss of the establishment and his mother is the superintendent, pray what position do you occupy? Young Father (wearily)-Oh, I'm the floorwalker.-Baltimore American. Jewelry Galore Mrs. Hoyle—Covered with jewels, isn't she? Mrs. Doyle—Yes; it is hard to tell at first glance whether she belongs to the mineral or animal kingdom.—Life. Want of care does more damage than want of knowledge.—Franklin. MARK TWAIN'S CLOTHES. The Great Humorist Always Had a Relish For Personal Effect Unusual In Men Nowadays. At the time of our first meeting Mark Twain was wearing a sealskin coat, with the fur out, in the satisfaction of a caprice or the love of strong effect which he was apt to indulge through life. Fields, the publisher, was present. I do not know what droll comment was in Fields' mind with respect to this garment, but probably he felt that here was an original who was not to be brought to any Bostonian book in the judgment of his vivid qualities. With his crest of dense red hair and the wide sweep of his flaming mustache Clemens was not discordantly clothed in that sealskin coat, which afterward, in spite of his own warmth in it, sent the cold chills through me when I once accompanied it down Broadway, and shared the immense publicity it won-him. Clemens had always a relish for personal effect, which expressed itself in the white suit of complete serge which he wore in his last years and in the Oxford gown which he put on for every possible occasion and said he would like to wear all the time. That was not vanity in him, but a keen feeling for costume which the severity of our modern tailoring forbids men, though it flatters women to every excess in it.—W. D. Howells in Harper's Magazine. HIS BLACK EYE. How He Got It and the Worst That Was Yet to Come. "Gracious! That's a peach of a black eye. Where did you get it?" "Got it on the left side of my nose. Where did you think I got it—over the ankle bone?" "Don't get heated. How did it all happen?" "That's different. It was all a piece of my confounded luck. I was up on the Blue Cliff road looking at a piece of real estate when along came a coatless and bareheaded fellow running for dear life with a lot of panting pursuers stretching in a long line behind him. I joined in the chase. Being fresh, I rapidly overhauled the fugitive. I had nearly collared him when a big ruffian grabbed me and profanely told me to clear out. I spoke rudely to him and kept on running, and he suddenly reached out a fist like a ham and knocked me into a ditch. And what do you suppose it all was?" "Give it up." "It was a rehearsal for a moving picture film, and now my portrait will go all over the country and be seen in thousands of thenters as a bruised and battered butter-in who got just what was coming to him!"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Cow Decided A peasant living in the village of Predeal, near the Hungarian frontier, lost his cow. About two months ago he happened to be standing at the railroad station watching a train load of cattle about to be sent across the frontier. Suddenly he gave a shout. "That's my cow!" he cried, running toward one of the cars. The trainmen only laughed at him, and he went before the magistrate. This good man listened to the peasant's story patiently. Then he pronounced this judgment: "The cow shall be taken to the public square of Predeal and milked. Then if it goes of its own accord to the plaintiff's stable it shall belong to him." The order of the court was carried out, and the cow. In spite of its ten months' absence, took without hesitation the line which led it a few minutes later into the peasant's stable. Chicago News. A Tribute of Affection Something of the sympathetic kindliness of nature of the late Frederick Greenwood came out in a little speech made by J. M. Barrie on the occasion of Mr. Greenwood's seventy-fifth birthday, when the men who had worked under him on the St. James' and the Pall Mall Gazette met to do him honor. In the course of his remarks Mr. Barrie confessed that he had bought his first silk hat "to impress" the veteran editor. Then he added impulsively: "Oh, Greenwood, it is for your kindness to us boys in our first silk hats that we love you!" Change of Front: The Groom—Great heavens, who is this coming up? The Bride—Why, that is Aunt Marina! The Groom—Well, have I got to embrace that old fairy? The Bride—Sh! It was she that sent us the handsome silver service. She's worth thousands. The Groom (kissing her rapturously)—My darling aunt!—London Answers. "For the love of heaven. Amanda," said the Rev. Dr. Fourthly, calling to his wife in tones of thunder, "come and take this squalling baby out of the room before she drives me crazy. I'm writing a sermon on 'Bearing One Another's Burdens.'"—London Tit-Bits. The Great Trouble "It is every woman's duty to keep young as long as possible," she said. He Rallied. First Physician—Did he rally from the operation? Second Physician—Well, I should say so; just look at that black eye he gave me.—Exchange. When you make one mistake don't make another by trying to lie out of it. They Impede Circulation of the Blood In the Scalp and Invite Baldness. Ingenious men are continually contriving new kinds of shoes, new suspenders and hundreds of different kinds of braces, but so far, says the Therapeutic Gazette, no one has taken up the idea of making a hat which will hold on the head and not blow off and at the same time not bind the head all around like a constricting band. Some men go without hats at times with the idea that the hair is improved by ventilation and sunshine. Undoubtedly this does improve it, but the prime secret is not in not wearing the hat at all. The ventilated hat will not prevent baldness if this same hat be worn tightly around the head. If a string be tied ever so lightly around the finger the effect upon the circulation may be easily marked in the end of that finger. A tight hat will affect the circulation of the scalp in the same way. Hats which are easily blown off should never be worn, as they will not stay on unless jammed so tightly upon the head as to impede circulation. All stiff, rigid hats should be very light, and one should select a size larger than the head measurement and correct the over size by inserting felt strips under the sweat band, thus giving a cushion-like effect and preventing the constriction at that portion of the scalp. FIRST POST HOUSES. Established by Cyrus, the Founder of the Persian Empire. The first posts are said to have originated in the regular courlers established by Cyrus the Great about 550 B. C., who erected post houses throughout the kingdom of Persla. Augustus was the first to introduce this institution among the Romans, 31 B. C., and he was imitated by Charlemagne about 800 A. D. Louis XJ, was the first sovereign to establish post houses in France, owing to his eagerness for news, and they were also the first institution of this nature in Europe. This was in 1470, or about 2,000 years after they were started in Persla. In England in the reign of Edward IV. (1481) riders on post horses went stages of the distance of twenty miles from each other in order to procure the king the earliest intelligence of the events that passed in the course of the war that had arisen with the Scots. A proclamation was issued by Charles I. in 1631 that, "whereas to this time there hath been no certain intercourse between the kingdoms of England and Scotland, the king now commands his postmaster of England for foreign parts to settle a running post or two between Edinburgh and London to go thither and come back again in six days." The Active Sloth Bear "The sloth bear appears to be the most active of all the bears in the zoo. Whoever misnamed the animal ought to bestow a more appropriate title." said a woman visitor who sat on a bench in front of the bear dens. "A more befitting designation would be 'Ursus·pugilisticus' or something like that, for he is certainly the most pugnacious of all the brun specimens here. And he gets away with it, too, although he weighs only 250 pounds. I saw him knock out the hairy eared bear in a fierce fight over a piece of meat, and he gets the better of the great Yezo bear of about 1,000 pounds in the adjoining enclosure. They fight through the bars. You can hear the snapping of the big bear's jaws as he falls to catch his opponent. But the nervous sloth bear is as quick as a cat with his long claws and gets in a dig on the other one's muzzle that makes him snort with pain."—New York Sun. Salt and the Romans Spilling of salt is a superstition still current among us. It is derived from the ancient Romans, who used salt in their sacrifices and regarded it as sacred to Penates. To spill it carelessly was to incur the displeasure of these household divinities. After accidentally spilling salt the ancient Roman was wont to throw some over the left shoulder—the shoulder of ill omen—thereby hoping to call away from his neighbor the wrath of the Delty and turn it upon himself. Elephants' Love For Finery Strange as it may seem, the elephant is passionately fond of finery and delights to see himself decked out with gorgeous trappings. The native princes of India are very particular in choosing their state elephants and will give fabulous sums for an animal that exactly meets the somewhat fanciful standards they have erected. For these they have made cloths of silk so heavily embroidered with gold that two men are hardly able to lift them. —Pearson's Weekly. Logical. "Mother," asked little Ethel, "now that you're in mourning for Cousin Adelalde, will you wear black night-dresses too?" "What an absurd question, child!" "Oh. I only thought you might be as sorry at night as you were during the day," ventured Ethel-Harper's Bazar. How It Came Out. He — So you finished the novel I brought you. How did it come out? She—The author must have had a pull. I can't see any other way.—Boston Transcript. Be true to yourself and you do not need to worry about what the neighbors think. The Judge Had a Mighty Good Reason For Not Hanging on to the Horse. During the second Cleveland campaign Colonel John P. Irish, the golden tongued orator, and Judge Kinne of Waterloo, la., the man with lungs of brass, were stumping Iowa in behalf of the Democratic candidate. They were driving in a buggy on the road to Sidney, a young city in the southwestern part of the state, when they came to a fork of the road where there was no sign board. Which turn to take was a question, as they had barely time to make the town answer. "There's a farmhouse over there a bit. You sit still, and I'll go over and ask questions," said Irish, and climbing out, he started for the desired formation. He got it and on his return saw the horse, evidently frightened at something, tearing down the road at runaway speed. Instead of trying to stop the horse, Judge Kinne dropped the reins, climbed over the seat and dropped off the back of the buggy into the road. When Irish caught up to him the judge was busily dusting himself off after his roll in the roadway, not in the least disfigured by his acrobatic stunt. "You're on the right fork of the road all right, judge, but why didn't you hang on to the horse?" asked Irish, laughing heartily. "Why didn't I hang on to him?" rumbled Kinne in his deep subcellar voice. "T'll tell you why I didn't, my Christian friend. There's lots of horses in this world, but there is but one Judge Kinne."-Los Angeles Times. TEMPTING TABBY. Ruse That Won a Satisfactory Price For the Camera. The repairs on the house were unpleated and the shavings swept out; also a new coat of paint added dressiness to the outside. What next but a photograph of its new angles? That being considered, the question of moment was how to pose Katsusha. Rolled into a ball every cat looks like every other cat; hence it was Katsusha in action that must grace the foreground. Being abominably coddled and fat, action was the last thing that appealed to Katsusha. Coaxing and likewise prodding made no effect. She had been known upon occasions to be stirred by a morsel of delectable food. But fancy an aristocratic feline pictured in the attitude of tearing at a chicken bone! Impossible for Katsusha. There arose an emergency and with it the mistress, who disappeared into the house and brought forth a branch of Japanese paper cherry blossoms. A wave of them before Katusha's eyes was like making some hypnotic pass. She got up, stretched her body, while her nose just reached the plinkish flowers." That was it! They appealed to her aestheticism. Snap went the camera. It was perfect. "How"—began the man of the house. "Just the alluring fragrance of a silver of chicken secreted in the bough," said herself as Katusha rolled back into a ball—Kansas City Star Tame Eaples. A man living near Tromso, in Norway, is a great lover of wild birds and has succeeded in taming three eagles. He took them on the mountain side while they were young and, according to the London Field, kept them a couple of years in captivity. As their craving for liberty, however, grew stronger and stronger he at last let them loose, but they have settled down in the neighborhood of his home, and when he ascends the height which has become their favorite resort with fish or a newly shot seagull they quickly discover him from afar and come majestically sailing through the air, settling down beside him. Their meal over, they willingly allow him to pet and stroke them before they again make for the rocky islets, but they will not allow a stranger to approach them. Etiquette. The very high sounding word of quette had a very humble origin, the etiquette meant simply a label. It arrived its present meaning from the fact that a Scotch gardener who had laid out the grounds at Versailles in Louis XIV. was much annoyed at the courtiers walking over his newly made paths and at length had labels placed to indicate where they might walk. At first these labels were ignored, but a hint from high quarters that in future the walks of the courtiers might be within the "etiquettes" or lab was promptly attended to. To be within the "etiquettes" came to me to do the correct thing. As It Used to Be. Mildmay is a philosopher in his way. The other evening Mrs. M. gave him a scolding that would have made almost any other man crazy. But Mildmay said never a word in reply. He only murmured to himself. "And that is the woman I used to hold on my knee and call my little tootsy wootsy!" Generous First Beggar—What are you doing here, Pete? I thought your stand was on the bridge. Second Beggar—Oh, I gave that to my son as a wedding present—Meggendorf Blatter. Cheese Itl "What do boys mean when they say 'cheese it?'" "It means that something mischievous has a curd and they want to get a whey." James H Winslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS. N. W. James H. 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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 up-building of Negro peoples. For this purpose it has been determined to hold at Tuskegee Institute, Does it comb easily without breaking? Is it straight? Does it smooth out nicely? Can you do it up in any of the charming styles, so it will stay, and make you proud of it? Is it long and full of life? If you cannot say YES to all of the above questions, then you need 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 Africa, 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. 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. Speak For Yourself, John. Speak For Yourself, John. The Lord Leicester of a century ago had no sons by his first marriage and, being well on in years, was anxious to see his heir apparent, a nephew, happily 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 morning rides. One morning she came alone, and during the ride he asked, thinking to forward his nephew's interests, "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 astonished old gentleman, looking the lady hard in the face, "you don't mean to say you would marry me!" "Yes, indeed I would," was the answer, "and nothing I should wish better." And as a consequence the nephew did not succeed to the earldom—London Chronicle. Perseverance. Timour, the great Aslatic conqueror, commonly known by the name of Tamerlane, had extraordinary perseverance. No difficulties ever led him to recede from what he had once undertaken, 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, I 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 insect persevered, and the seventieth time it reached the top. This sight gave me courage at the moment, and I never forgot the lesson." The Landscape Near Jerusalem. The Landscape Near Jerusalem. The country about Jerusalem is essentially a pale country. Indeed, I often thought it looked stricken, as if its pallor had come upon it abruptly, 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 something noble in its candor. Even nature can take on an aspect of trickleness at times, or at least a certain coquery, a daintiness not wholly free from suggestions of artificiality. The landscape in the midst of which Jerusalem lies is dreary, is sad; in stormy weather is almost forbidding. Yet it has a bare frankness that renders it dignified, a large simplicity that is very striking. The frame is sober, the picture within it is amazing, and neither, once seen, can ever be forgotten—Robert Hichens in Century. What Happened to Bill. Mrs. Dixon was putting Frank, aged six, and Willie, aged four, to sleep with a bedtime story when she was suddenly compelled to answer the doorbell. Hastening away with the intention of immediately returning, Mrs. Dixon was detained by a caller. The boys grew restless. Finally, running to the top of the stairs, where he knew his mother could get a perfect view of him, Frank used nearly all his small stock of diplomacy in trying to attract his mother's attention without disturbing the visitor. After several futile attempts at gesticulations he called out in a loud whisper perfectly audible to both ladies below, "Mamma, you'd better come up," then in a most awe inspiring tone adding, "cause Bill's nose is comin' unwiped!" — Youth's Companion. Tibetan Penal Code. The Tibetan penal code is curious. Murder is punished with a fine varying 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 from whom the theft has been committed. The harboree of a thief is looked upon as a worse criminal than the thief himself. Ordeals by fire and by boiling water are still used as proofs of innocence or guilt, exactly as was the custom in Europe in the middle ages. And if the lasmas never inflict death they are adepts at torture. Taken Literally. The tramp approached the pompous gentleman and asked for a copper. "Go to the aut, thou sluggard," quoted the gent. "Tain't no use, mister," answered the weary one "Me aunt's jist as tight-fisted as me uncle and me other relatives."—Exchange. The Boy Told Him. Father (after a long search)—Well, here it is. I wonder why one always finds a thing in the last place one hunts for it? Bright Boy—I 'pose it's cause after people find it they leave off looking. 8he Still Lectures Mr. Tile—Your wife used to lecture before she was married. Has she given it up now? Mr. Milds—Well—er—yes—that is, in public. "Tommy," the schoolma'am asked, "why are you scratching your head?" "Cause nobody else knows just where it itches." To bear is to conquer our fate Campbell. A Father Who Viewed Conditions From a Different Standpoint Than Did His Son, a Physician. Twenty years ago, says the Chicago Advance, a discouraged young doctor in a large city was visited once by his old father, who came up from a rural district to look after his boy. "Well, son," he said, "boo are you getting along?" "I'm not getting along at all," was the disheartened reply. "I'm not do- ing a thing." The old man's countenance fell, but he spoke of courage and patience and perseverance. Later in the day he went with his son to the free dispensary, where the young doctor had an unsularled position and where he spent an hour, or more every day. The father sat by, a silent but intensely interested spectator, while twenty-five poor unfortunates received help. The doctor forgot his visitor while he bent his skilled energies to the task, but hardly had the door closed on the last patient when the old man burst forth; "I thought you told me that you were not doing anything! Why. If I helped twenty-five people in a month as much as you have in one morning I would thank God my life counted for something." "There isn't any money in it, though." explained the son, somewhat abashed. "Money!" the old man shouted, still scornfully. "Money! What is money in comparison with belong of use to your fellow men? Never mind about money. You go right along at this work every day. I'll go back to the farm and gladly earn money enough to support you as long as I live—yes, and sleep sound every night with the thought that I have helped you to help, your fellow men." SHREWD VICTOR HUGO. Quiet Way In Which He Bullied the Theatrical Managers. Here are the methods which Dumas the elder and Victor Hugo employed when they had a new play to offer to the theater. Dumas would write to the director of the Porte St. Martin: My Dear Friend—I shall bring you on Monday a play in five acts. I shall need Mile. Georges. Mime. Dorval. Bocage. Lockroy. Provost and five new scenes. This extravagance would alarm the director, who would put off the production of the play till better days. Then Victor Hugo would appear and shyly draw a manuscript out of his pocket. He would agree to everything. The stock company would play his piece admirably, since all he wanted was a good ensemble; no new decorations would be needed nor any change at all. So the piece would be read, and as the roles were distributed Hugo would say musingly, "Dleu, how fine Frederick would be in that part?" "That is true," Horel would murmur, and a few days after he would announce that Frederick was engaged. Hugo would then remonstrate that this destroyed the equlpulse of the cast, and Raucourt, Laferriere and Mile. Georges would be engaged. Then Hugo would attack the stage setting. Old scenes that the public had tired of were almost an insult to these great artists. If Horel showed reluctance at this, Hugo would threaten to withdraw his piece. And so the game would go on till little by little. Hugo had obtained everything he wanted, even to the changing of the paper hangings in the stage boxes. Australia's Stony Desert. Australia's Story Desert. The great stony desert of north Australia was discovered by Captain Sturt, an Australian explorer, in 1845-6. It is north of the river Darling and is about 300 miles long and 100 broad, consisting of sandy dunes or ridges. Its want of trees, except along the creeks, gives the country a sterile appearance. These ridges were probably formed by the joint effect of winds and a gradually retiring sea. According to Captain Sturt, these waters were gradually lost by evaporation or carried to some undiscovered sea. The only vegetation, growing scantily, is prickly acacias in full bloom, all of stunted growth. Water is scarce except in the creeks which are sheltered, and this is generally brackish. Few travelers care to traverse this inhospitable desert. A Quick Lie. Presence of mind recently saved an eminent actor his gold watch and chain. White crossing a bridge in a thick, night mist a suspicious looking man suddenly loomed up out of the obscurity. "Can you tell me the time, gov'nor?" he gruntly inquired. "You are too late, my dear sir," replied the actor suavely. "A gentleman who passed a minute ago stole my watch!"—ExchANGE. The Aftermath Mrs. DuPuy—I was so surprised to hear that Edith and Mr. Slesingham were married. You know they always used to claim their attachment was merely platonic. Mrs. Kokremes—Yes, I remember. But now, I fear, they wouldn't claim it was even that.—Lippincott's. Exercise. Walking, we are told, is a good exercise—better than riding in an automobile. The trouble is that a great many of us are not looking for exercise. Milwaukee Sentinel. A Forecast. Jones—What do you think will be the end of the woman question? Brown—There won't be any end. They'll always be asking 'em. Praise undeserved is satire in disguise.—Broadhurst. BROKE UP. THE HABIT. This Woman Found a Very Simple Remedy For a Rather Big Annoyance. "What has become of those two children who visited you so often?" asked one west side woman of another. The other smiled discreetly. "They are the children of my niece, and she was making a convenience of me. Of course I love the children, but I never allow myself to become much of a victim of imposition. My niece is an extremely gay young widow, and she does not like to take care of her children. She is fond of shopping, matinees, afternoon teas and everything, in short, which takes her away from home, and she got into a habit of sending her children over to my house for me to take care of whenever she wished to gad about. I decided it was time to break up the habit, for her own good and that of the children, as well as mine, so I did." "I suppose that made your niece angry?" "Oh, no; it couldn't. I never said anything about it. The last time the children came over I spent the afternoon teaching them verses from the Bible, and they didn't find it sufficiently entertaining. They never came back. Just how they managed to work it out with their mother I do not know, but I suppose they struck or begged off. Of course she could not object to what I had done, and it proved a very simple solution."—New York Press. AN ASTOR DEAL The Only Time That Old John Jacob Sold Real Estate. "One of the most stringent real estate rules of the Aster family is 'never sell,' and only one sale is recorded in the entire life of old John Jacob Astor," said Niles F. Watkins, a real estate broker of New York. "In 1830 Astor tore down his house in Broadway, cleared the whole block from Vesey to Barclay street and built the huge Quincy granite hotel known as the Astor House, which was one of the first notable landmarks in New York and also one of the best paying pieces of property. "A few days after it was finished the old gentleman and his eldest son, William, were walking through City Hall park, where the postoffice now stands, and stopped a moment to admire the building, the finest hotel in America at that time. "Pop, that's a mighty fine building," said William. "I wish to gracious it was mine." "So? answered the father. 'Well, Billy, give me $1 and you can have it.' "Out came the dollar—a big silver dollar that is cherished by the family to this day—and within an hour the deed of the property was made out and recorded. This was old Mr. Astor's only sale of real estate in his life."—Washington Herald. : A Solomon-like Decision. A Rhode Island justice was called upon to determine the ownership of a brood of turkeys. The flock, consisting of fifteen young ones, was mothered by two hens, a white one and a bronze, and had been running for quite a time over two adjoining farms. The owner of the white hen declared that the turkeys were his, while the man who owned the bronze hen asserted just as positively that they belonged to him. The justice was puzzled. At last a witness came forward who swore that he had seen a dog chase the flock; that at the dog's approach the young birds flew up into a tree and the bronze hen took to the woods, but the white hen turned and gave battle to the dog. The justice thereupon decided that the owner of the white hen was also the rightful owner of the brood of young turkeys.—New York Press. A Woman's Wit. The husband of Lydia Childs was an invalid for many years. He was not well off in this world's goods, and much of the support of the family was earned by the wife. Thinking of this and of his wife's many sacrifices for his comfort, Mr. Childs once said to her regretfully, "My dear, I wish I were Croesus." Whereupon Mrs. Childs, with ready wilt and gracious tact, responded, "You are Croesus, for you are king of Lydia."—Los Angeles Times. Imaginary Pains Don't laugh at hysterical people with their imaginary pain, says a physician. A "delusion" is reality to the sufferer. When one believes one has a pain one has the pain. All pain is in the brain, and to believe one has it is to have it. It matters not a whit whether the message is sent by one's toe that some kind friend is treading on or whether it is sent from one part of the brain to another.—New York Tribune. Unmoved. "I understand your antagonist is calling you every name he can think of?" "Yes," replied Senator Sorghum cheerly. "But he hasn't much of a vocabulary."—Washington Star. Much In Little Tommy—Pop, what does multum in parvo mean? Tommy's Pop—Multum in parvo is Latin, my son. It means—er—well, haven't you ever seen a fat woman in a bathing suit?—Philadelphia Record. Distinction. Milly-Is this picture like your father? Tilly-Of course not, silly! It is like father when he has his picture taken-Puck. BUY THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE Before You Purchase Any Other Write THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY ORANGE, MASS. Many Sewing Machines are made to sell "on rental cares", but the "New Home" is made wear. Our guaranty never runs out. We make Sewing Machines to suit all conditions of the The "New Home" and satethe bed of all HIH machines. Sold by authorized dealer. FUR SALE BY HAIR VIM. Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman's Success. One of the most talented women of the race is Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, 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 are preparations that Dr. Coleman guarantees. Dr. Coleman is one of the most progressive and accomplished 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 class drug stores. Ox Marrow. We want our readers to patronize us; it helps all around. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. advertises in this paper, and when you want a first-class dressing for kinky, harsh and unruly hair, go to your druggist's and get a bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade, 25c or 50c a bottle. Cafe on the Boulevard Mr. Martin, the proprietor of the Northwest Cafe, is a man who is endeavoring to please the people. If you 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, daughter, 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 always ready and willing to accommodate you. This is the place for the neo- River Queen. Dates are now opened for the season of 1911 for the River Queen. Col. Lewis Jefferson, who has always catered to the wishes of the people, and Mr. Bensinger, who never fails to do what he can to please the citizens, have made extensive improvements 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 accommodation. He en eavors 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. Foster's Dye Works. If you want first-class work done, go to Foster's, 11th and U Streets, Northwest. Ask for Foster's when you want good work done. The Porters' Exchange is under new management. Mr. Thomas M Redmon is the manager. Watch its opening. Senator Robert L. Taylor, of Tennessee, will be the principal speaker at memorial exercises to be held in the Confederate section of Arlington Cemetery. In addition to the annual unveiling of the Southern cross, an elaborate musical program has been arranged. President Taft sent congratulations to King George of England on his 46th birthday last Sunday. The English ruler also received a great number of costly gifts. Vice-Chancellor Walker, of Trenton, N. J., sustained the validity of a deed, by which Mrs. Sarah Wain Hendrickson, of Wainford, transferred all her real and personal property to John Wilson, a Negro servant. The estate consisted of a plantation mill, the old homestead, and about $40,000 of personal property. The 103d anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis was observed in several of the Southern States and by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. There is to be a reunion of the Blue and the Gray in Atlanta, Ga., next October. The occasion is to be the dedication by President Taft of a monument commemorating the names and services of the organizations that helped to create a friendly feeling between North and South after the civil war. B. Hariston. B. Hariston, the tailor, 811 9th Street, Northwest, is turning out some of the best clothes to be found in the city. Swell suits from $12,50 up are being made at this place. You can tell the man that had his clothes made by Hariston. The style, quality and fit tell the whole story. It is the place in the city to be fitted. House and Herrman. If you cannot be satisfied elsewhere patronize House and Herman. W. Calvin Chase, Attorney. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Sauser A. Gable, complainant, vs. Barbara Ellen Gable, defendant, and Alfred Traxel, co-respondent. The object of this suit is a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, between Sauser A. Gable and Barbara Ellen Gable. The grounds are adultery. On motion of the complainant, it is this 16th day of May, 1911, ordered that the defendant, Barbara Ellen Gable, of Neffsville, Lancaster County, Pa., cause her appearance to be entered herein on or before the 40th day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, after the first day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Washington Law Reporter and the Washington Bee, before said day. A true copy. Test: W. F. LEMON, Assistant Clerk. A true copy. Test: J. R. YOUNG, Clerk. THOMAS WALKER, Attorney. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding Probate Court. No. 18,096 administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the estate of Osbourn Dorsey, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 23d day of May, A. D., 1912, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 23d day of May, 1911. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. GEO. F. COLLINS, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Holding Probate Court. No. 17833, administration. This is to give notice that the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of Maria Rickson, otherwise Sally Maria Rickson, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 15th day of May, A. D., 1912; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 18th day of May, 1911. JAMES R. WILDER. 2109 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. For Rent. One nice large, light room, furnished, modern conveniences. Convenient to car lines. Rent reasonable. Apply 1222 S street northwest. FOR RENT.—By Thomas Walker, 506 Fifth Street, Northwest, eight rooms and bath: House thoroughly cleaned and in splendid condition. 1613 Church Street, Northwest, $26 per month. FOR RENT.—By Thomas Walker, 700 Nichols Avenue, near Douglass Hall, six rooms; besides large hall rooms and cellar. Large front and back yards; also large garden, with excellent fruit trees, for $15 per month. Owner of house will rent one room from tenant, if agreeable. The YALE Orchestra MUSIC FURNISHED FOR ALL OCCASIONS Coleman's Park B. H. TAILORED-TO-ORDER SUITS Worth $35 to $45, Monday Only at..... $20 $35 to $45 Tan and Gray Suitings tailored to order; fit and workmanship guaran- eed. MONDAY ONLY... $20 I will make you a swell tail- lored-to-order suit if you furnish the materials FOR THIS WEEK ONLY AT..... $12 B. HARITON 811 Ninth Street, N. W. LADIES' TAILOR Phone M. 3435m Family Quality House 909 7th St Phone M.274 NoBranch Houses Ninwest Phone North 2642-y A WEST Parlors MOLITE SERVICE Street, N. W. ALLEN Dilly Liquor Store North 2340 Street, N. W. Lton, D. C. E. MU The : Up-to- FIRST-CL FOR Ice Cream, cut, Plain Ice Cream Public and private in our large E. Murray! COLLEGE TRAINING S E. MURRAY The : Up-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. E. Murray 1216 You S-. N. W. LEGE NING SCHGOL North Pittsburgh, Pa. The institution offers young colored women exceptional opportunities to acquire skilled knowledge to become self-supporting in the following gainful occupations: Dressmaking, cutting and drafting, domestic science and an intermediate English course. action offers young colored women of fire skilled knowledge to become a minimal occupations: Dressmaking, co- science and an intermediate English in Memorial Hospital, in connection excellent chances to those who may urses. Uniforms, board, furnished are given free, and a small month- 龄 are heated by steam, lighted by a modernly equipped hot-water the building. Nine dollars per mo- trades department; in the hospital Catalogues are now ready. Add LAHONEY, Secretary and North Side Der New Manager ers' Exch 5 6th STREET I NEAR PA. Avenue FRESHMENTS OF EVERY VAR Buffet Service colored women exceptional oppor-edge to become self-supporting in : Dressmaking, cutting and draft-armed English course. vital, in connection with the instit- those who may wish to become board, furnished room, laundry and a small monthly compensation. steam, lighted by its own electric tapped hot-water system extending the dollars per month covers all ex- ; in the hospital department there now ready. Address all communi- Secretary and Treasurer, North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. Management Exchange TREET N. W. 24A. Avenue OF EVERY'VARIETY Service The Lincoln Memorial Hospital, in connection with the institution, offers excellent chances to those who may wish to become professional nurses. Uniforms, board, furnished room, laundry and text books are given free, and a small monthly compensation. The buildings are heated by steam, lighted by its own electric plant, and has a modernly equipped hot-water system extending to all parts of the building. Nine dollars per month covers all expenses in the trades department; in the hospital department there are no charges. Catalogues are now ready. Address all communications to JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Box 154, Secretary and Treasurer, North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. Under New Management Porters' Exchange . REFRESHMENTS OF EVERY VARIETY Buffet Service THOMAS REDMON, Proprietor Over Queen is a safe as well as clean people. Up-to-date service, wide boat. Every wharf where the lure we sighted and the people in this city. Not Summer days about your cool THE NORTHWEST CAFE Service "just like home" at a lower price the service of two expert females of experience in some of the leading in this city. Make our own bread morning and Ice Tea Drip Coffee Home Cocking All prices to families for Summer m. W. W. MARTIN, Prop. The Old Sts. & L Sts., New City Ice & Coa Queen N OF 1911 DATES safe as well as clean boat. It is date service, will be given to al marsh where the boat lands issafe and the people well protected OFFICE AT W F about your cooking problem? WEST CAFE home" at a lower cost to you. two expert female chefs who have some of the leading families in city. d morning and evening. Tea Polite and Coffee Courteous Cocking Attendants es for Summer months. RTIN, Prop. OLD STAND ITS., N. W. e & Coal co. River Queen SEASON OF 1911 SECURE DATES THE FERRY 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 weighted and thepeople well protected from eweather. OFFICE AT W F During the hot Summer days about your cooking problem? THE NORTHWEST CAFE Electric Fans Ice Tea Polite and and Lights Drip Coffee Courteous Airy Dining Room Home Cocking Attendants At The Old Stand 5th & L Sts., N.W. Purity Ice & Coal co. J, E. McGAW, General Manager HAIR VIM TRADE MARK HAIR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance of their hair. It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxuriant growth. It cures dandruff, stops falling hair, and prevents baldness by completely destroying the dandruff germ. 25cts the box; the bottle, by mail, 30 cts. HAIR-VIM SOAP is cleansing in its effect and beautifying in its results. The gifted clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (caul) veil. 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W. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPAREL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W 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. K. FULTON THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE, MRS. S. E. WORMLEY, Proprietress. Salads Made to Order. Notions. School Supplies. Gentia Furnishing. Magazines and Periodicals. Plain Sewing. Agent for Laundry, Cut Flowers, and Dry Cleaning. High School and College Pemnants. Phone North 1768. 466 Florida Ave. N. W. Washington, D. C. Bring your job work to The Bee office, or address W. Calvin Chase, Jr., 1109 Eye street N. W., or 1212 Florida avenue N. W. "The House Plainly Marked" Complete Housefurnishers FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR, IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINNY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POWADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25+ AND 50+ BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE,25¢ LARGE SIZED BOTTLE,50¢ THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST. DEPT. 15 CHICAGO,ILL. AGENTS WANTED.