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vOL.XXXII NO12 AT DURHAN, N. C. Dr. Shepard's Great Speech THE GREATEST SUCCESS YET Durham, N. C., Aug. 8. Although some of the greatest lecturers of the white race have been here during the present session of the summer school and chautaqua of the National Religious Training School, but one has occasioned such an unique ovation as was tendered Dr. D. Webster Davis, the noted poet, author, preacher, lecturer and a staunch defender for the rights of his race. When Dr. Davis announced that the State of Virginia had accepted his new history of the Negro race, to be used in the Negro schools of that State he elicited such a pronounced applause from his large audience, composed of teachers, preachers and an enthusiastic laity. Following some of the most talented men in the white race, and lecturing to a class of people intelligently prepared to receive and appreciate the best to be heard at a summer school and chautaqua which the National Religious Training school is giving the race. Dr. Davis has sustained his well-earned reputation by his lectures, which were inspiring and uplifting. Dr. Davis began last Thursday afternoon with a series of lectures on "Negro Ideals." These lectures were gems, and exhibited profound thought careful research and careful historical work. The ability to be manly and courageous and not cringing in one's attitude on questions of vital import to the Negro folk, was a cardinal feature of his lectures, and will undoubtedly become a leaven for great good in the life of those who heard him and were greatly benefited, so that they will return to their respective homes imbued with the spirit to reach the other fellow and make him a potent element in racial development. The inspiring hymns of the grand old characters which have the power to reach the soul and create ennobling ideals for their children now enjoying only distinctive American music, the Negro should feel proud of some which represented character and registered his hopes, ambitions and ideals. That every person of ebony realizes himself as he has never before realized himself in all the history of the world. He demands that no mere accident or incident of his life shall rob him of his rights as an individual. Anywhere or everywhere he is a man, and has the rights that belong to him as a man. He is always "a man for a that," said Dr. Geo. Miller, pastor of the wealth Protestant Methodist Church, at Stubenbury, O., in delivering one of the ablest addresses Thursday of last week, on the subject "The Neighbors." In a fair and deliberate manner he touched upon the race question in a manner that created prolonged applause at times during his address. He said in reference to the rights to individuals that "this demand for individual rights rises above all distinctions of color. Color is an incident of life and a distinction of nature that shall not in any wise interfere with the high demands of the individual. One color is no more a badge of distinction than another is of inferiority. Individual worth recognized and rewarded is the ideal of the present day. It is this that give rise to most, if not all, the friction of the present age." He sat himself square on the race question when he exclaimed "About all that I have to say about this race question is to reassert my former premise that after all the race question as every other question of real importance in our day over which men divide is fundamentally a question that grows out of the demand for individual rights. With this demand I am in full sympathy. Any other position is out of harmony with the Christian spirit." This address was strong and uncompromising. The Bible class taught by Venerable Archdeacon W. G. Avant, D. D., and other departments of the school, are visited by a number of prominent visitors from various sections of the country. The summer school and chautauqua will close Sunday, unparalleled by educational movements of the race in this section of the country. Judge R. H. Terrell Judge Robert H. Terrell, who has given such satisfaction as one of the Tompkins' Dining Hall, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Judges of the Municipal Court, should be selected to preside occasionally in the Police Court. Judge Pugh has been taxed with both courts for several weeks. It would be a good idea for President Taft, at the expiration of Judge Mullowney's term of service, to appoint Judge Terrell to succeed him. LAWYERS FOR TAFT. Representative Members of the Bar Express Themselves. President Taft is a favorite among the colored representatives of the local bar. In speaking to three leading members of the bar, a Bee representative was informed that no better man could be renominated and elected President of the United States. Attorney Thomas L. Jones stated this week that he was for the renomination and election of President Taft. Mr. Jones stated further that President Taft has been fair and just to every American citizen, irrespective of color or condition. Attorney Royal Hughes, in speaking of President Taft, said that he has always been for the renomination and election of President Taft. "He is a good man," remarked Attorney Hughes. Attorney John E. Collins, a member of the bar and one of the leading men in the Elks, is outspoken for the renomination and election of President Taft. Mr. Collins said that he doesn't know where a better man could be found. The Bee will from time to time publish interesting interviews of members of the bar and other representative men who favor the renomination and election of President Taft. MRS. McADOO Sails For a Trip Around the World (Special to The Bee) BOSTON, MASS. Ang. 9—Mrs Mattie Allan McAdoo, of 278 Harvard street, Cambridge, Mass., left here last Saturday, August 4, for Vancouver, from where she took passage to Sydney, Australia, and thence around the world. Mrs. McAdoo came to Boston some hue should have a number of books written by members of his race was among the pertinent and strong appeals made by him. "Domestic Ideals" was another subject discussed by him that brought out narrations of the ante-bellum period that showed how the Negro had to forego certain environments detrimental to his proper domestic development, and he clearly stated that the domestic ideals of the race were being formed by the present generation of Afro-Americans. He gave historical facts to show that the greatest curse of any race is a poor domestic ideal. The principles that should actuate husband and wife and make domestic transquility a predominate factor in their lives were sane, practically and eloquently enunciated by the pleasing speaker, who received an ovation every time he lectured. His popular lectures wer ereceived with eclat by the largest audience of the season. The kind of gospel as Dr. Davis is preaching, certainly will cause thousands of his race to accept every opportunity to manfully strive for ennobling ideals and act the part that God requires of every member of the human family. The address of Dr. Shepard, showing the aims and purposes of his great institution, would mage excellen literature. His address was pregnant with cogent facts and proper conception of reaching and developing the race upon the principles of the Bible. He aroused pronounced enthusiasm, the kind that is not psychological and giving only temporary effect, but an enthusiasm that cause one to "accept the main chance" for true service. The settlement work being done under the leadership of Miss Pinvon a. In this building 1,700 students during the school term take their meals three times daily. It is the largest dining hall for colored students anywhere in the world. The building also contains an assembly room with a seating capacity of 2,500, a teachers' dining room with accommodations for 200, kitchens, and a large bakery which supplies the needs of the school and of the Institute community. The tables in the dining hall are neatly arranged and decorated with flowers, and it is a most interesting sight to see the whole student body at a meal. The next session of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute opens Tuesday, September 12th. specialist on Sanitary Chemistry, a graduate of Cornell University, is an evidence of the school's scope, and Dr. Shepard's plans are becoming a tangible factor for the thorough rounding of the character of the race. "The ideals of our age are individual. The demand is for individual rights. The individual is refusing to be lost in the mass. He refuses to accept any philosophy of life that loses sight of the individual. Man believes that he has individual rights, worth and privileges which no system or scheme of society have the right to ignore. In other words man today ten years ago from the far off Antipodes to educate her only son. She has made the Hub her home until a few years ago, when she moved to Cambridge, and has a host of friends here, and is well known and highly thought of in charitable and club circles. Mrs. McAdoo is a member of the Calhoun Club, and interested in the Robert Gould Shaw House and other similar activities. This lady is a gifted and talented musician. She has traveled quite extensively, having been around the world half a dozen times, visiting the principal cities and countries of the globe. Her late husband, Orpheus McAdoo, was one of the early graduates of Hampton, and he introduced our own Jubilee Singing to many lands, notably South Africa and Australia, where he laid the foundation of a comfortable fortune, and died there in the late nineties. Mrs. McAdoo expects to revisit old friends in Sydney and to renew her many acquaintances in the continental capitals and also in London during her absence. Mrs. McAdoo is a sister of Miss Lula Allan, of Howard University faculty. BOSTON PREPARES FOR EQUAL RIGHTS, CONVENTION Large Number of Delegates Expected From Many States—Splendid Entertainment Being Arranged For. Boston, Mass., Aug. 16. Boston is preparing for the coming Equal Rights National. Convention of the National Independence Political League, August 28-30th. A committee on hospitality, a committee of ladies, is being formed with Mrs. J. G. Street as chairman, so the delegates will be well taken care of. The colored pastors are generously arranging for the visiting clergy to preach on the Sunday previous, August 27, "Race Sunday," day of the concert for programs in behalf of our oppressed people of the South and in appeal to Almighty God to stop the awful human carnage. Three public meetings are being arranged, one for every night of the convention. On Monday, August 28, there will be a mass meeting in the new Twelfth Street Baptist Church, when speakers of national reputation will speak. On Tuesday night, August 29th, there will be a star concert under the direction of Prof. Theodore Drury, with an oration by Bishop Walters, and a reception to delegates and officers following, admission 25 cents. Great Local Interest. A citizen auxiliary committee of five hundred is being formed. Last Tuesday night an unusually interesting and valuable meeting was held in the new Twelfth Street Baptist Church, with speeches for the cause by State Chairman Emory T. Morris, Dr. Alice McKane, Lawyer D. Macon Webster, of New York, Editor Trotter, Pastor M. A. N. Shaw and Dr. O. M. Waller, of Brooklyn. Chairman of the Citizens Committee T. P. Taylor presided. Mr. Wm. D. Johnson offered prayer. Mr. C. P. Russell and Dr. E. I. Wright acted as secretaries. Mr. Robert Blackwell sang a solo very pleasing. Our people are urged to attend as delegates. Read The Bee. GENERAL HENRY E. FORREST General Henry E. Forrest, who is a well-known resident of this city, and Jersey City, N. J., has just returned from Boston, Mass, where he represented Progressive Lodge, No. 35. I. B. P. O. E. W., of Jersey City, N. J., as delegate to the Elks' convention. The General's trip was crowned with many pleasant and interesting features during his sojourn in the "Baked Beans City." The convention was interesting and harmonious. The General was one of the most conspicuous figures on the floor. It was due to his powerful closing speech that swing the next Grand Lodge's convention to Dayton, Ohio. There was quite a discussion as to whether it should go to Atlantic City, N. J., the discussion being as to which of the two places would be better. The General's speech settled the question between the two places, hence Dayton, Ohio, was selected. He said New York had it twice, Chicago once, St. Paul, Mint, once, Detroit, Mich once, and last in Boston, Mass. He also included in his objections to Atlantic City that the white Grand Lodge had just closed its session at the seaside resort, and it would look as though the colored Grand Lodge was following the whites. He therefore held that Dayton, Ohio, was the most desirable place for the next convention, as that place had not heretofore had the pleasure of entertaining the convention. A New Senatorial Punching Bag From "The Cleveland (O.) Leader." In selecting James K. Vardaman for the United States Senate by a heavy majority, Mississippi undoubtedly gets the kind of a Senator it wants and the kind it deserves. But in so doing it has revealed to the other States that it refuses to accept the progress of the past sixty years. Vardaman prosecuted his campaign on one issue—that the constitutional amendments giving citizenship to the colored men in this country should be repealed. That is his hobby, and he rides it persistently and offensively. He is noisy, blatant, irrespressible, and his style of "argument" can appeal to no one but the bitterest and most ignorant of Southern Negro-haters. As a ranter and rip-roaring screamer he can outstrip the most strenuous efforts of Senator Tillman in the days when his savage brandishing of the pitchfork furnished amusement for the nation. Of course Vardaman stands as much chance of receiving a serious hearing on the "issue" he represents as he would were he attempting to bring about the abrogation of the Declaration of Independence. It is painful to contemplate the things that will be done to him after he takes his seat in the Senate. Perhaps the best that can be hoped for him is that he will sooner or later wake up to the fact that he is regarded only as a joke, and, as his Arkansas colleague and fellow blatherskite, Jeff Davis has done, relapse into sulky silence. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS NEWS The Fairmount Heights Real Estate and Home Saving Association, through its manager, Mr. James F. Armstrong, has just closed a deal with the People's Seventh Day Adventist Church, Elder Lewis C. Sheafe, pastor, for a four-acre site, improved by a two-story dwelling, well, fruit trees and out-buildings. This property is to be used for a school and an old folks' home. A distinguished body, representing the church, visited the place August 13, 1911. Among those present were Elder Lewis C. Sheafe, the highly cultured and most polished pastor; Mr. C. A. Mack, Mr. George Vawter, Mr. Wm. Jefferson, Mr. Thomas Jefferson, Mr. Edward Shepard, Mr. Lewis Bryan, Mrs. Carrie V. Tolson, Mrs. Mary E. Adams, and Mrs. Rosa Mason. On their return to the city they stopped at the home of Mr. James F. Armstrong and spent more than thirty minutes singing the "sweet songs of Zion." Mr. C. A. Mack gave the M. E. Church here Methodist hymns sufficient to supply the congregation for the present. The church extends to Bro. Mack a rising vote of thanks. Mrs. Q. V. Coalman, Mrs. M. E. Campbell, and Mr. J. T. Slater will represent the Epworth League of this charge at the District Conference, which convenes September 5. All preliminaries having been made the contractor, Mr. John T. Trent, will begin the building of the M. E. Church August 28. The M. E. Church Sunday school gave their annual outing Thursday, August 17. The concert of the M. E. Church Sunday school was a grand success. Rev. Robert A. Hart, residing at 61st street and the District 'Boulevard, Fairmount Heights, and pastor of one of the M. E. churches in the city, preached a very interesting and instructive sermon at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, August 13, 1911, from the text, "I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Subject, "Power of the Church." He has accepted an invitation to preach at the Lincoln Temple Congregational church, of which Dr. Sterling Brown is pastor, Sunday morning, August The County School Commissioners, represented by Hon. O. B. Zautzinger, visited Fairmount Heights August 14, for the purpose of perfecting plans pertaining to the public school here. He was accompanied by Hon. R. B. B. Chew, candidate for the office of State's attorney for Prince George County. Mr. Chew is the only Republican candidate of the county who made public speeches against the disfranchise amendments to the Maryland Constitution. Messrs. R. S. Nichols and J. F. Armstrong spent Tuesday, August 15, at Upper Marlboro, and made final arrangements for the erection of the public school building here. Within a week or ten days the ground for the building will be broken, which we hope will be completed within 90 days. Lawyer L. M. King is building houses in this section, exclusively for white tenants of the county. 1. EGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE The Constitution is a Freak. At a recent meeting of the local Negro Business League, Thomas J Calloway, Mrs. Henrietta V. Davis Dr. J. H. Coleman, R. W. Thompson, Prof. L. M. Hershaw, none of whom were members, went into an election of officers. Cy Adams, Judge Gibbs, were also present. The real members who had a right to vote were J. P. Layton, Dan Freeman and R. L. Waring. Thomas Calloway wanted the constitution repudiated, as it was a freak, and the man who wrote it was W. Calvin Chase, so remarked Calloway. The so-called election is a freak, and the league will repudiate it at its next meeting. A FUND TO HELP WORTHY TEACHERS. A Gift to Dr. Shepard by Female Students. made, N. C., Aug. 15. The female student of the National Religious Training School, Duham, N. C., of which Dr. James E. Shepard is president, started a fund to help worthy young women who teach in the country. At the close of the Summer School the faculty and students presented Dr. Shepard a handsome reading lamp, which cost $50. Important News Happenings of the Week (By Miss G. B. Maxfield.) Two States, Maryland and Oregon, celebrated their political birth August 14. Maryland adopted a constitution August 14, 1776, and the Territory of Oregon was organized by Congress August 14, 1848. Rose Pitonof, 16 years old, swam twenty-one miles, in eight hours and seven minutes. The trip was from East Twenty-sixth street, Manhattan, to Coney Island. It was the longest swim ever made by a woman in this country. It is also a feat that many of the greatest male swimmers have failed to negotiate. A statue of Gen. James Miller, an 1812 war hero, whose assault on a British battery won the battle of Lundy's Lane, has been authorized by the Senate, to be erected at his birthplace, Petersboro, N. H. Gen. Miller was also Governor of Arkansas, 1819-25. Clad in a uniform of Confederate gray, the body of Gen. George W. Gordon, commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, was laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Tenn., last week. President Taft has designated Thursday, November 30, as Thanksgiving Day this year. This year there happened to have been some doubt, because November happened to include five, instead of four Thursdays. One hundred and twenty-acres of land, costing $15,000, has been purchased in Texarkana, Texas, on which an industrial college for colored Americans is to be erected. Mrs. Annie Rice, the widow of the policeman who was shot by Zach Walker, colored, and who was taken from the hospital and lynched, admits she begged to be allowed to go along so as to apply the first match. Yet she did not recognize anyone in the party of lynchers. Senator Borah, from the committee on education and labor, wants to establish a bureau to be known as the children's bureau. The duty of which will be to investigate and gather information concerning all subjects relating to child life, including accidents, morality and dangerous employments, as well as child delinquents and juvenile courts. Dr. Louis Schapiro, a graduate of the George Washington University, has awarded a gold medal and received a personal letter from President Taft for bravery displayed in the Philippines. A pearl weighing 47 grams, and said to be one of the largest of its kind in the United States, was found by a colored man on the shore of the lake north of Shreveport. He sold it for $250, the buyer sold it for $1-500, and the merchant to whom it was sold values it for a much larger amount. A road made of leather waste is one of the attractions of Birmingham, England. There had been no use for the waste leather until somebody conceived the idea of road-making with it. It is first shredded into fine bits, then treated with tar. The road has been in existence for a year and shows but few signs of wear. Miss Adelaide G. White, the only woman who ever officiated as a deputy sheriff in Washington County, died last week at the home of her mother in Hagerstown, Md. After much study, the military authorities have adopted a new campaign hat for the army. It has a three-inch straight brim and a five-inch crown with the "Montana peak." The selection was the result of a compromise between two different styles recommended by infantry and cavalry. Because so many students marry upon graduation, Simmons College, in New York, will introduce this fall a course in the science of marketing. Lenard L. Boyd, a former student of Tuskegee Institute, has been appointed postmaster at Grambling, La. The army in China consists of 650,000 men, the privates in which are paid one dollar per month, and out of this they feed themselves. Three dollars per month are paid to the cavalry, and they are required to feed themselves as well as their horses. No reductions in the temporary force of the census bureau will be made at the end of this month. Reduction at the end of each month was the program at the bureau since the work of completing the thirteenth census. Sufficient work still remains to justify keeping all clerks another month. Maj. Henry Reed Rathbone, who was military aid to President Lincoln, and who was stabbed by Booth, when he attempted to defend Mr. Lincoln, April 14, 1865, died in Hanover, Germany, this week. Owing to a race war in Durant, Okla., more than half the colored population has fled. Packages of unfinished American one dollar bills, aggregating many thousands of dollars, are said to have been found on the estate of Count Spiridon Karada, in Hungary. August 15th is the birthday anniversary of several men famous in history, including Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born August 15, 1769, and Sir Walter Scott, the Scotch novelist, who was born August 15, 1771, and lived until December 21, 1832. HOW CAN I LEAVE THEE (Arch, wie ist's möglich). The well known German Folk-Song As sung in the leading EUROPEAN MUSIC HALLS. ```markdown ``` all in all, Tru- ly my own! Thou hast this soul of mine Her- zen lieb, das glau- be mir. Du hast die See- le mein ```markdown ``` Block Innerlin Lined Mantles give 50 per cent, more light and will outlast six ordinary mantles. This means a saving of 75 per cent, on your mantle expense. TWO COMPLETE GAS MANTLES IN ONE. 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No young ian or woman of ‘«mergy or capacity need be deprived 1 its advantages, ‘The College of Arts and Sciences. Devoted to liberal studies. Courses u_ English, mathematics, Latin, Greek, “French, German, physics, chemistry, biology, history, philoso- phy, and the social sciences, such as are ‘given iu the best approved col- jeges. Sixteen professors. Kelly Miller, A. M., dean. The Teachers’ College, Spectal opportunities for teachers Regular college courses in psychol- ogy, pedagogy, education, etc, with degree of A. B.; pedagogical courses leading to Ph. 8’ degree. High-grade tourses in norma! training, music, manual arts and domestic sciences. Graduates helped to positions. Lewis B. Moore, A. M., Ph. D., dean. The Academy, Faculty of 13. Three courses of four years each. High-grade prepara~ tory school. George J. ‘Cummings, AM, dean. The Commercial College. Courses in bookkeeping, stenogra- phy, commercial law, history, civics, ete. Business and English high school education combined. George W. Cook, A. M., dean. School of Manual Arts and Applied . Sciences. Furnishes thorough courses. Six snstructors, Offers four-year courses an mechanical and civil “engineering, and architecture. . PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. The School of Theology. Interdenominational. Five profes- sors. Broad and thorough courses Advantages of connection with a great university. Students’ aid. Low ex penses, Isaac Clark, D. D., dean. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutica - Colleges.” Forty-nine professors. Modern Is- boratories and equipment. Connected with new Freedmen's Hospital, cost- ing a half million dollars. Clinical fa- cilties not surpassed in America Post-graduate_school and po Edward A. Balloch, M. D., dean, Fifth and W Streets, Northwest. W. © McNeill, M. D., secretary, gor R Street, Northwest. The School of Law. Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving a thorough knowledge of theory and practice’ of law. Occt: nies own building epporite court house. Benjamin . Leighton, LL B., dean, 420 Fifth Street, North. west . _ For catalogue ,and special informa. ‘ion, address Dean of Departmnet. FOSTER'S DYE AND CLEANING WORKS. (You Street, between gth and 12th Streets, Northwest.) Business and Display Office, ith and You Streets, Northwest CALL AND INSPECT OUR WORK, Ladies’ suits a specialty. Gentlemen's suits cleaned, pressea anu sponged. Gloves cleaned. All goods look like new when they leave our works. FOSTER'S DYE WORKS, FIRST POST RUUSES. Established by Cyrus, the Founder ef the Persian Empire. ‘The first posts are said to have orig- tnated ta the regular couriers estab- Mahed by Cyrus the Great about 550 B.C, who erected post houses through- ost the kingdom of Persia. Augustus was the first to introduce this institu: tien among the Romans, 81 B. 0, acd be was imitated by Uharlemagne about $0 A.D. Louls XL was the frst sovereign to establish post houses in France, owing to his eagerness for pews, and they were also the first in. stitution of this nature in Europe. ‘This was tn 1470, or about 2,000 years after they were started in Persia. Tn England tn the reign of Edward TV. (1481) riders on post horses went stages of the distance of twenty miles from each other tn onder to procure the King the earilest intelligence of the events that passed in the course of the war that had arisen with the Scots. A proclamation was issued by Charles 1 tm 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 ee and come back again in atx hora? i READ THE BEE. WILLING TO LEND. | “But, Oh} My Dear, 1 am So Sorry; My Husband, the Mean Thing, Has | BeenatMyPusse Aga’: | ‘Men have something to learn from women in the art of warding off “touchers” for coin. Women respond to such requests once in about evers thousand cases, but they are sclentific in thelr refusals. A Cleveland woman with a reputation as a borrower tufned up at the home of one of her frlends the other morning with a much done over story about a persistent and threatening dressmaker and the usual réquest for the loan—"pay it back to- morrow, certain"—of $5. “Why, my dear, certainly,” was the pleasant response to her carefully re- hearsed little yarn, “you poor thing, youl Just walt till I run upstairs and set wy purse.” She ran upstairs. ‘The male head of the house happened.to be in the room where she kept ber pursé. He saw her dig the purse out of a chiffonier draw- er and deliberately remove a wad of bills from it, leaving about 37 cents in silver and cogper in the change receptacle, The man was mean enough to lean over the stair railing when his wife went downstairs to the par- lor with her flattened pocketbook in her hand. “Ob, I'm so sorry, dearte,” he heard her say, “but I really thqught I had the money. I find, though, that Frank, as usual, has been at my purse—I heard him say something about set- tling a plumber’s bill last night when I was half asleep—and the mean thing has left me only enough for car fare. Too bad! Of course, you know, if I had it"—and so on—Cleveland Plain Dealer. - ~ * CURIOUS BLUNDERS. The Anachronisms That Crowded a Once Famous Poem, The medieval romances are full of blunders,( making contemporaries of men who\were separated sometimes by hundreds, sometinies by thousands, of years, but as historical efdiclem had not then a being and the general Information of the uge was not su- perlor In auy particular to that of the novelist their plans do not amount to much from a literary point of view. Such an instance is the case of Arios- to, who might be supposed to know something at least of the truth of his. ‘tory, but whose once famous poem, “Orlando Furioxo,” Is a tissue of hie- torical absurdities from beginning to end. In this poem Charlemagne gnd his pers are joined by Edward I. &f Eng- Jand, Richard, earl of Warwick; Clar- ence and the Dukes of York and |Gloucester; cauuon are employed hun- dreds of years “before the time of Monk Schwartz, snd the Moors are represented as established In Spain in spite of the historic fact that 300 years elapsed after the death of Charle- mr«ne before they crossed from Afri- ca. 1a one place Prester John, who lived 400 years after Charlemagne, and Constantine the Great, who died five centuries before him, are intro- ‘duced and hold familiar converse with ‘the great Charles, while In another Saladin and E¢ rd the Confessor are Joined by the: & Yrince. Aud fn and His Hair. Audubon Ae great naturalist, early in bis car / wore his hair very long He wrott fm bis diary one day: “1 wear my halr as long as usual. I be- Heve it does as much for ye as my paintings.” However, In 1827 hls friends succeeded in persuading him to get his hair eit according to the pre- vailing fashion. On March 19 of that year he wrote in bis diary: “This day my hair sacrificed and the will of God usurped by the wishes of man. As the barber clipped my locks rapidly it re. mlindea me of the horrible times ‘of the Freach revolution when the same operation was performed upon all the victhins murdered by the guillotine. My heart sank low.” Further to express his grief, the margin of the page on which this entry was made ho painted black about three-quarters of an inch deep all around. Still Wondering. The deat man got out of the tram car on to the other line of rails, “Look out! There's a car coming!” eried the conductor. “What?” said the deat man, “There's a car coming.” | “What?” Just then the car canght and kmock- ed down the deaf man, and as he plck- ed himself up he sald: , “I wonder what that fool kept me there talking about!"—London Mail, Just the Opposite. An Irishman at a fair got poked in the eye with a stick and took proceed- togs against the offender. . Said the magistrate, “Come, now, you don't really belleve he meant to put your eye out.” “Faith, you're right this time,” said Pat, “for I belleve he tried to put {t farther in,"”—London Tit Bits. ‘The Moral Stimulus of Good Clothes. Men grow In self respect as they wear good clothes. Thelt clothes earn them the approval of their fellows. In turn'they are forced to grow to fill the measure of good.opinion, so that, foreed forward by the clothes he wears, men attain to their highest ;capability.—Sartorial Art Journal. —= : ‘The Exception. ae aS ec | “Doesn't your husband lke cats, | Mrs. Binks?” | “No, Indeed. He hates all cats ex- cept a little kitty they have at his tlub."—Baltimore American. My Sympathetic Friend fo an orphan asylum, When | was elghteen the matron one morning call- ed me {nto her room and sald to me: “You have been very useful to us here since you passed out of child- hood, but I am expected by the managers to get on without help. Fou are now old enough to be self supporting and must either work for yourself alone or in a home, I oc- castonally receive a letter from some man desiring one of our grown girls for 2 wife. I had one of these let- ters this morning from a young man in the west, who says that he has @ good farm on which he lives alone, and he wishes me to send him some one for a helpmeet whom I can réc- ommend, and he has forwarded let- ters recommending him. Let me know if you wish the position.” ‘The matron was used to condensing everything she said just as she had spoken these words. She was a good ‘woman, but was so intimately connect- ed with the world’s troubles that she could not give much attention to those of any one person. She turned to ath- er duties, and I left her to go to my room to think. ‘Tbe result of my tearful delibera- tions was that I was a few days later handed a ticket and what money I would need on the journey and took a train for the west. My leaving was telggraphed to my future husband, who was to meét me at the station, marry me and drive me twenty miles to bis farm, I had no money with which to return or go anywhere else in case he should prove disagreeable. Indeed, I felt as though I had been Pitehed over a precipice. The train had left Chicago and we were bowling along toward the Missis- sippl. 1 noticed a young man sitting near me who was looking at me, I thorght, sympathetically. I must have ato my despondency in my face, for .\is own refiected it or, rather, be- spokt commlseration, Presently he cam over to me and sald, with an en- coursing smile: “Xa look troubled, Is there any- thin;1 I can do or say to make you fee) happter.” Thite was that in his honest face and ‘yes that invited confidence. I told { Tay story. He listened to it attenl Wely and respectfully and when Thad finished sald: “Has it occurred to you that the man who is to marry you 4s In the same position with regard to you that you are with regard to him?” “I never thought of that.” “And do you know that many go called love matches turn out very un- happily?” “I supposed,” I replied, “that {t was the forced marriages such as the one Iam about to make that are failures.” “There {s no truer saying than that marriage Is a lottery, I think you have a better chance in yours than those people who, blinded by loye, see no fault until a number of them are plainly visible after marriage. Un- Dlassed persons have: recommended this man to you and you to him,. You Doth trust to them Instead of your own judgment blassed by love. ‘The chances are largely in your favor.” “What you say,” I replfev. “sounds encouraging, but it seems to me that I would rather begin with love even if I must end with disappoint- ment.” “Spoken Ike a woman,” he rejoined, “And I would rather begin without love and end with love.” What a treasure are these people who have the faculty of lifting the cloud that-bangs over us and showing us the sun shining bebind. ‘This young man seemed to have only an ordinary education, but any deficiency was made up by common sense. Then, too, St was"easy to see that he had a kind heart, He was constantly looking at me wut of those sympathetic eyes of his, which sald, “Poor child, how I pity you!” He was with me most of the morning. and all.the afternoon. He soon ceased to talk about my trou- ble, leading me Into other paths, though he told me many instances of persons who had made marriage a matter of business and found It a matter of affection. My lover—I was certainly thinking the word, mockery that It was—had written that my train would land me in the night at the last principal town on my route, und I was’ to remain there, taking another train the next morning, When 1 parted with my newly made friend I relapséd into the same miserable condition ns before. But I was tired, and that night, though STAR GEM OF CEYLON. ‘Tho Asteria Brought Health and For- tune to Its Wearer, Particularly if He Had Been Born In April. Familiar to some of the ancient writ- ers and credited with supernatural powers. the isteria, or ‘star xem, was highly valued for the benellts sup- posed to be conferred on the wearer. Its bright six rayed star, ever: chang- ing and shifting with every play of Ught and especiely shooting out its flames in the direct sunlight, would seem to be something more than an ordinary crystal, and to the superst!- tous mind It could readily be believed to embody some tutelar spirit. The particular virtue attributed to this gem was the conferring upon the wearer ‘of “health and good fortune” ‘when worn ay an amulet,and to those fortunate to he born in the month of April. with which the stone was acso- clated or represented, the wearer was ineured from all evil. ‘The star stone is found principally in Ceylon, Invariably in soil peculiar ‘to rubles and sapphires. Indeed, it is composed of the same constituent “co- rundum,” its chatoyant, or star rays, being caused by the pressure of what the natives call “sill,” It is found in many different cotors, from pate blue, Pink and white to deep dark blue, ruby and purple. The blue are termed Bap- phire stars, the red ruby stars. It Is always cut en cabochon, the star divid- Ing into six raya at the apex. It Is next in hardness to the dlamond. MARITIME EXPRESSIONS. Used In a Motaphorical Sense They . Are Quite-Common, Maritime expressions used metaphor- leally are, in fact, very common. We say a couple are “spliced,” a young man is the “mainstay” of bis family, an intrader “puts his oar in,” a ran is “hard up,” sometimes “taken aback” or bas “the wind taken ‘out of his sails,” a toper is “slewed,” a loafer “spins a yarn,” sometimes “tries the other tack," and a ruler “steers the ship of state” through troublesome times. ‘This last metaphor is extromely an- cfent, by the way. Horace refers’ to Rome as a ship at sea, and Plutarch says the Delpble oracle referred to Athens in the sume way. A Tamil saying embodies a like metaphor, “The soul s the ship, reason is the belm, the oars are the soul’s thoughts, and truth {s the port.” An old collection ‘of English proverbs contains this one: “The tongue is the rudder of our ship.” A Malay maxim says, “The boat which ls swamped at sea may be bailed out, but the shipwreck of the affections {s inal.” Aristophanes, Plautus and others yse an expression which comes down to us as an English saw, “To row one way and look another.” An ‘old Eng- fis Proverb (614) was, “It fs not rood to have an oar in every one's boat.” He Sat. It ts refated of the Rev, Matthew Clark that In the audience was once a young British military officer whose scarlet uniform far outshone any rival habiliments and so fixed the gaze of the young damsels present that’ the wearer, enjoying the impression he was making, not only stood through the prayer with the rest, but remained standing after all others had sat down until the pastor had proceeded for some time with his sermon, and at length, noticing a divided attention and its cause, the min[ster stopped. Jald aside his sermon and, addressing his new hearer, sald: “Ye're a braw (brave) Jad. Ye have a braw suit of claithes. and we ha’e a’ seen them, Ye may sit doun.” ‘The lieutenant dropped as if shot— From the “Autoblography of Horace Greeley.” Snuwhbed the Comncsar, | Gustay Mahler had a queer experi- ence in Munich one day for which his name was partly- responsible. His new symphony was being, rehearsed, and he took advantage of an hour’s intermission to get soie fresh afr. “On returning to the building,” says a Munich paper, “he lost his way and tried to reach the hall through a cor- tidor in which plasterers were at work. You cannot pass through here,’ he was told. ‘Pat I am Mabler.’ (Mabler s the [German for painter.) You look it, was the unsympathetic reply of the man who blocked his way. “We are not ready for the painters yet, so ran on.’ And the composer, realizing that argu- ment would be useless, plunged into the If )yrinth and finally reached his destif.ation.” Camels In Arabia. | There are two varieties of camels in use in Arabla, the dromedary and ‘the freight camel. The dhelul drome- darles are celebrated for their easy rid- Ing galt and speed. A dhelul carries about 300 pounds and travels about tix miles a day. It can be purchased for 100 to 150 Maria ‘Theresa dollars ($42.50 to $03.75). A freight camel arries about 600 pounds and travels about two and a half miles an hour. It sosts 300 Marfa Theresa dollars ($127) ae nent: Not Idle Curiosity, Mre. Wanterknowe—I should lke to know, Mr. W., why you are so cross when I ask questions. Surely you don't think I have idle curiosity? “Great Scott, no! Yours is the most perntciously active, wide awake, sleep- less, energetic-curosity it was ever my tate to encounter.” a Musical Note. A newspaper says of a recent oper- atle performance, “The ladies, the bar- tone and the bass were good, and so were the tenor’s intentions" A Sacrifice Oe eee Ae tae cee ee a a ene ered ery, and, following the direction of bis eyes, L saw a man running like 8 deer to catch the train. The pas- | Senger put his head out the window to see the end of the race, drew it in and gasped: | “My Goa!" | “Did be catch the train?” I asked, | “He jumped on to the footboard of the last car.” | “My friend,” I sald, “I judge that | you are a political refugee.” | “Why do you think that?” sald the man, stiffening up. | “The man who ran to catch the train fs a government official. His object fs to arrest you.” | “Who are you?’ | “An American.” | “Ab! Amerfeans are our friends, | I will tell you. That man, as you say, will arrest me, and I shail be sent to Siberia, Help me!” “How can 1 do that?” |_ “Weare not unlike—the same height, | both light heir and beard. both wear glasses, Give me your traveling coat foi your golf cap and put on these Jussian clothes. When the train stops an officer will come here to arrest me. But by that time it will be night, I shall pretend to be asleep in my cor- | ner with the collar of your.coat pulled 'Up about my face and your cap down ‘over my eyes. You say, with a groan | of despair, ‘I am caught at last, but I | will not live to go to the mines! | While they are remoring you I shall | watch for an opportunity to get away | before they discover thelr mistake.” | When the scheme was first proposed to me I had not the remotest idea of | perpetrating it. But since it was an hour before the train stopped he had that tlme to persuade me. I should have yielded, but I was not sure that I would not suffer a long term of !m- | Prsoument for Interfering in the man’s capture. Before we had reach- Jed the station he bad promised if 1 j would take his place to see that the American minister was made aware of the matter, and as the train slowed down. not being able to resist his pa- thetic appeals. I adopted his plan. All happened as he had predicted. \ As soon as the train stopped the coach jdoor was thrown open and a Jantern | thrust into the compartment. ‘True to [Br promise, I cried out in Russlan, “Tam caught at last, but I will not 1 live to go to the mtnes!” I was jerked out of the coach and j hurried away, What became of the “political” I did not know. 1 was | taken into the station, given a closer Inspection and the deception discover- | ea. By the next train I was taken ee to St. Petersburg and thrown into prison, - | The .next morning 1 asked for writ- jing muterlals, which were given me, j and wrote a uote to the American min- ister, stating that I was an American | citizen in a Russfan prison and axking jhis assistance. The day pasged and 1 heard nothing. A week. a month, went | by. I gave up hope and cursed my- self for a fool. | One morniog a young man came to j8ee me, saying that be was from the jembassy. I asked bim why he had been {80 long In taking cognizance of my "note. He replied that no note had been | received, but the very next day after imy arrest the minister had been in- ‘formed of all that had happened. He {had since been tryin to get the xov- ernment to take the matter up. I had been twice moved from one prison to another, and each’ time the embassy had been informed of my removal, In short, my note to the minister had not [deen delivered. but some one had been keeping watch over me and informing lthe minister of my condition. | After another moath’s hard work the embassy succeeded In securing my re- | ate on condition that I leave the country immediately. I was escorted | over the line, wondering the while whether I bad been a fool or a fine fellow. I bad no sooner got beyond the border than a man stepped up to me and sald, “I am to take you to the count.” “Thanks, no. I don't want to go to any count. I've had enough of this business.” | But be persuaded me and took me to a house where I was recelved by—the |man whom I had helped to escape. He rushed forwanl and gave me a bear jhug and kissed me on both cheeks. Srien his transports had subsided he said: “I kept my promise, The government tried to lose you, but my friends pre- vented. After you left me I got out of the car and escaped. I have been hare exer ahice. { am & Dolls. rich, ATE A WHOLE SHEEP. ‘This Was Only One of the Gastronomlo. Feats of Nicholas Wood, » Fa- qneus Enatich Glation, The following account of a man gamed Nichulas Wood, famed for his gluttony, was written by John Taylor, the “water poet” of the seventeenth century: Nicholas Wood was a Kentish yeo- man. “Be it known to all men to Whom these presents shall come,” Writes John Tavior, “that 1, John Tay- lor, waterman of St, Savior’s in South- wark, will, with plain truth, bare and thread*s.rc, treat of the remzrkable ac- tons uf Nicholas Wood. “He hath eaten a whole sheep at one meal pardon me! I think he left the skin, the wool and bouex; aud present- ly after he buth swallowed three pecks of damsons, Two loins of mutton and one lolu of veal are but three sprats to him. Once at Sir William St. Ledg- er’s house, so valiant and staunch of teeth he showed himself, that he ate as much as would snflice thirty men, and afterwards he slept elght hours. “One morning I sent for him to the inn to eat breakfast. He had already eaten one pottle of milk, one pottle of pottage, and bread, butter, and cheese. He gave me thanks and sald that it he had known any gentleman would have invited him to breakfast he would have spare hls meal at home, Never- theless he would do me the courtesy to show me some small cast of his of- ce. Whereupon I summoned the bost- ess and commanded that all the vic- tuals in the house be lufd before my guest. . “The inn was slenderly provided, but six-penny loaves were mounted two stories high like a rampart, three six- penny veal ples, one pound of sweet butter, and a number of other dishes were set out, all of which were quickly brought to nothing.” RUBBER OYSTERS. They Brought Trade and Saved Their Inventor From Failure. “Rubber oysters laid the foundation of my success,” suid a millonaire ho- tel man. “I had a small saloon in them days; Jand things looked very black. They looked, in fact, Uke bankruptcy. So in desperation 1 cut an old rubber doormat into oyster shaped pieces on April 1 and fried them In egg and breadcrumbs to a tasty brown. “There was only one man in the bar when I fetched in that dish of smok- ing rubber oysters, His eyes glittered, and he grabbed a fork, jabbed It {nto a biz fellow and took a hungry bite. “Seeing the surprised look that spread over bis face, I turned away to hide o smile. He gave an awkward laugh and said: ““Them's fue oysters. I'll bring a couple of the boys in to sample them. “Sure enough, he brought two friends a balf hour later, ‘The friends QO sooner saw the appetizing rubber oysters than, setting dawn thelr beer, they ench sunk thelr teeth in ane. “They, too, seut in friends for oys- ters. I frled up no Tess than three old doormats and two overshoes that April fool day. The whole town laughed. land the papers printed fanny stories about my joke. My jofot got real popular. “In short, I was saved—saved from bankruptey by rubber oysters.” — Washington Post. A Light on Mothers. The late William James, Harvand's famous psychotozist, would often Mlla- minate a misty subject with an appro- priate anecdote. Discussing mother- hood In a lecture on psychology. Pro- fessor James once sald: “A teacher asked a boy this question jin fractions: “Suppose that your mother baked lan apple ple and there were seven of you-the parents and five children. What part of the ple would you get for your portion?’ “*A sixth, mavam,’ the boy answered. “ut there are seven of you,’ sald the teacher. ‘Don't you know anything about fractions? 7 “*¥es, ma‘am,’ sald the boy. ‘I know fail about frictions, but I know all about mother too. yMother ‘d say she 3idn't want no pie” The Mixouided Friend. De Chapple—If there's any one nul- sunce I hate more than another it’s a fellow who fs always golng around in- troducing people. There's Goodheart, for instunee. Bouttown— What's he been doing? De Chapple—The {diot! The other Jay he Introduced me to a man I owed money to, and I'd been owing {t so long he'd forgotten all about me. Now Ul have to pay up or be sued.—Lon- ion Telegraph. Catching On, Young Mr. Struckett-Ititch was eat- ing his first meal at a real restanrant. “What are those?” he asked, point- Ing at the finger bowls the walter had’ Just brought to the table. “Those are to wash your fingers In, sir,” sald the walter.” “Oh, I know that,” rejoined young Struckett-Ritch, with remarkable pos- session. “I mean are they cut glass?” ~Chicago Tribune. Betty and the Kitten. Betty is only four and often in her excitement she makes very odd re- marks. The other day she cried out, “Oh, mother, there's a dear maltine Kitten all curdled up in the corner!” A Feat For Willie. Teacher—Willle, if you had five eggs in the basket and laid three on the table, how many would you then have? Willie—Eizht.—Life, THE BEE Published at 2109 Eye St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. ESTABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......50 Subscription monthly......20 RETRIBBUTION. Every lynching of a Negro in this country has been swiftly followed by a catastrophe that has snuffed out the lives of many whites. The records will show that for every Negro brutally lynched a dozen and more whites have met death in wrecks, conflagrations or some calamitous happening. Now watch the daily newspapers for a record of death following the barbarous, inhuman burning alive of the Negro Walker at Coatesville, Pa., last Sunday night. As if anticipating this awful crime committed by white men upon a bedridden, defenseless Negro, the Pennsylvania "Flyer" jumped a switch near Fort Wayne, Ind., but an hour or two before, and more than thirty white people were either killed or horribly maimed. How true is "I will repay, saith the Lord." Pennsylvania, in which State brotherly love, as exemplified by William Penn, was supposed to be practiced more than in any other State, gave to the world, last Sunday night, an awful story of "man's inhumanity to man." The lynching of the Negro Walker at Coatesville recalls the days of the klu-klux, only to show how more human were the klu-klux clans who terrified and murdered defenseless blacks in the South a decade or more ago. Walker was not unmerciliessly burned alive by the white mob because of his crime—the killing of a white man. It was because of his color. Instead of paying the penalty of the law for his crime, just because he was a Negro, he was forced to pay the horrible, inhuman price of a mob's vengeance. White mobs who can enjoy the agony of a burning man, who can enjoy his groans, and laugh in glee as the merciless flames they started burn the flesh with sickening odors, are but sowing what must be reaped—hardened conscience, disregard of law and the rule of might instead of right. Galveston's awful flood, in which a city was devastated and hundreds of lives were lost, followed swift on the heels of the lynching of a Negro. And every lynching has been followed soon by a calamity that has sent scores of whites to join some poor ignorant Negro whom a white mob sent to an untimely grave. And "God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform." Every time a Negro is lynched, it's "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth," but it is an All Wise Master who encases the eye and the tooth and it's the whites who pay the awful penalty. Retribution follows every crime. Never Missed an Issue. (From the Afro-American Ledger.) "The lee has never missed an issue for thirty years, and yet it has never offered stock for sale." All of which is very creditable to be sure, but where would have been the difference? Had it done so it might have been a larger and more profitable concern. Oliver Randolph, besides being clerk in one of the departments at Washington, edits the sprightly Washington American. Several weeks ago, Mr Randolph thought the paper had lived long enough to enjoy public confidence and he proceeded to announce the sale of stock so that needed improvements could be added. His mutual friend, W. Calvin Chase, who for the past thirty years has stung his friends through the columns of the Washington Bee, immediately put a little editorial cold water on his brother editor's plans. Now, Brother Murphy, will you name one Negro stock company that has ever been a success in this city? It is the duty of The Bee to advise the public and its patrons of concerns that have no backing, but is merely existing. There have been dozens of Negro stock companies organized in this city, banks, building associations, shoe stores, grocery stores, newspapers, and every other conceivable enterprise. What have become of them? Name one that has succeeded. The True Reformers' grocery store had a large capital stock behind it and it failed. The Freedman's bank had millions behind it and it failed. The Capital Savings bank had every Negro of any prominence supporting it and it failed. The Eureka bank failed. Now, if these great institutions failed with millions behind them, how can a measley little newspaper with a capital behind it of two monthly salaries of about seventy-five dollars per month each. These two government clerks must live. It takes the best portion of their salaries to keep their paper alive, and that will not do it. How long does a Negro stock company live? Just about long enough for one of the discontented stockholders to imagine that the officers are stealing their money, and then comes the tug of war. The late Colored American was supported by every big Negro in the country, while these same big Negroes opposed The Bee, which was not a stock company. The reason that The Bee is not a stock company is because it supports itself. The Bee has always supported its friends and opposed its enemies. No man can point out one friend The Bee has stung. The Bee is and has always been grateful to its friends and shall ever be. The Bee doesn't propose to allow any more interlopers to enter this city and say that they intend to organize a stock company without first informing the public that Negro stock companies have been disastrous to the people of Washington. All The Bee asks is for the people to pay what it owes it and The Bee again warns the people to beware of Negro stock companies. NEGRO OFFICES BARRED? The Bee deserves to call the attention of the District Commissioners to the discrimination against the appointment of colored men in the Police Department. Who is to blame? Has Major Judson, the Engineer Commissioner called to the attention of the President to this political breach of our local government? Will Major Judson kindly explain the methods used in rejecting colored men from the police department? Why is the rule of ex-Commissioner West, relative to the appointment of colored men on the police force abrogated? Mr. West saw the importance of this rule. He knew what trouble a colored applicant had to be appointed on the police force, hence he issued an order to the effect that when a colored officer resigned or was removed from the police force his place should be filled by another colored officer if any qualified. Again, Mr. West didn't stop here. If a colored man was competent and had passed the examination, and a vacancy existed, he was appointed anyway. Mr. West didn't leave the appointment of colored men to the chief of police, because if he had none would have been appointed. The colored citizens are not receiving a square deal in our local government, and they will not until there are a few changes in the Commissioners. Just think of it. no colored men have been appointed on the police force since the retirement of Commissioner West, and not a colored clerk by the present board of Commissioners, and only four in the entire local government. Let the Commissioners resign. Mr. President, let us have a clean sweep in our local government, because the colored voters are loyal to you. ET TU BRUTE? Well! If any one had said two weeks ago that there would be a lynching of a Negro in the State of Pennsylvania, the cradle of liberty, what would the amazement have been? Pennsylvania, the cradle of liberty, permitted her proud name to be disgraced by a mob. The Bee doesn't deny that the colored man committed an unjustifiable offense, but why couldn't the law have taken its course? If the hands of the assassins are raised against a citizen in Pennsylvania in what part of this great country is any man safe, innocent or guilty? Why are laws enacted? They are to protect the innocent against the guilty. Would such crimes be permitted in Great Britain? The iron hand of justice would soon put a stop to such offenses. It is quite evident that the prejudices of the South have permeated the Northern atmosphere. The recent lynching in Coatesville, Pa., reflects the sentiment of the South. It is only necessary to suspicion that a Negro has committed an offense. The mob doesn't wait for a jury to decide his fate. It is quite likely that the recent assault committed upon the two aged couples in Virginia will be laid at the door of some Negro, whether he is innocent or guilty. There is no evidence that a Negro committed the crime. But what does a mob care when it wants the blood of a victim? It is only necessary to suspect some colored man. The Bee doesn't attempt to defend the guilty that commit crime, but it does advocate fair play until the guilty party has been caught, tried and convicted by a jury. The proud State of Pennsylvania, the cradle of liberty, the State in which the Liberty Bell rung freedom against British tyranny, has today been blackened by a mob. FOR TAFT. The Editor of The Bee is for the renomination and election of President Taft, and he wants it to be known that he is a Taft candidate for delegate from this city to the next Republican convention. There is no reason that a strong Taft delegation should not be elected by the District Republicans and place a strong representative Republican on the National Committee. What the Republicans of this city want is a man on the National Committee on the order of Col. M. M. Parker, who was an honor to the Republican party of this city. There are several strong men from whom a selection may be made, to wit: Mr. Chapin Brown, Dr. A. S. Richardson, ex-Commissioner Macfarland, Mr. John Joy Edison; with a man on the order of one of the foregoing as National Committeeman for the District of Columbia. Ever since the retirement of Col. M. M. Parker, the President has done all that can be done for the country. The people have confidence in him and the country is safe while he continues to be President. The colored voters have no hope under Democratic rule. Of course there are a few exceptions, but these exceptions are overruled by the rank and file of the Democratic party. The advancement of the colored Americans would be retarded under Democratic rule. What have they gained in States where the Democrats are in control? The defeat of Mr. Taft would be a calamity to the country. It is the duty of the colored Americans to stand loyally by the President and hope for the perpetuation of the Republican party. THE "JIM CROW" NEGRO. The "Jim Crow" Negro is a curse to the race. What we mean by the "Jim Crow" Negro is, the young Negro of this generation who has not respect for himself or others. The Negro who is loud and boisterous and endeavors to go where he is not wanted, when he has places of his own. The Negro who enters a street car, and makes himself obnoxious to his own people and those of the opposite race that offers him protection and consideration, by not keeping himself clean and show respect to his own females. The Negro who always has a chip upon his shoulder and begs others to knock it off. It is the "Jim Crow" Negro who causes so much contention and disturbance to others who respect themselves. It is the riotous Negro who has not improved by contact with the more refined and educated of the race to which he belongs. There is work for the reformers if they will do it. Instead of building so many large churches, let the pulpit turn its attention in reforming the "Jim Crow" Negro, because he is a curse to the race. TWO BENEFACTORS Speaking of benefactors of the colored race, there are two men in this country who are doing all in their power to uplift the colored Americans. That these two men are doing something there is no doubt. Tuskegee Institute and the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., are living monuments as to what is being done by these two great institutions for the colored Americans in this country. Perhaps the day will come when the colored brother will be able to appreciate the work of these two institutions of learning. INSURGENTS. The Bee has been creditably informed that there is to be an insurgent ticket put forth in this city in opposition to President Taft. The friends of the President, and those who want him nominated, don't fear the ticket of the insurgents having any effect on the District Republican voters. The insurgents have nothing to advance but dissatisfaction and disruption. The Bee can see nothing in the insurgents. They are a class of dissatisfied and disorganized individuals. Some people pay too much for their whistle. Large vessels may venture, but little boats should keep close to shore. Believe a woman, or an epitaph, or anything that's false, before you trust in critics. The horrible lynching at Coatesville, Pa., last Sunday night was one more reminder of race prejudice, and one more impressive reminder of how deplorable it is for Negroes to oppose Negroes As Webster said in reply to Haynes many years ago, The Bee, and all District colored men and women, can say of Capt. James F. Oyster, he "needs no eulogy." There she stands. If the National Negro Business Men's League should hold its next annual meeting in Washington, the members will have an opportunity of knowing what real hospitality is. And they will have an opportunity of touching elbows with Washington business men. Come on, we are ready for you. Before the people take any stock in the so-called Lincoln Arcade they had better investigate it. It is quite likely that a petition will be filed for the appointment of a receiver. The Missouri Girl, which comes to the Howard, is a bright rural comedy that pictures life in the Ozark country in every detail. It has a strong moral, which always leaves a good impression, and bears the proud distinction of having the endorsement of all the leading critics of things theatrical, as well as of the pulpit, throughout the entire country. The comedy is clean, refined and exceedingly funny, being the kind of fun that you are not ashamed to have your wife, sister, mother or sweetheart see. Mr Raymond has equipped the play with the best of accessories, and has spared no expense in making its production one worthy of the patronage accorded it. The character of "Zeke Dobson" is a most unique conception. Among the many imperations of the rural type offered to the show-going public there are but a few limited cases where the author ever attempted to portray this interesting character as he is seen in real life. The stage character of the farmer is so thoroughly impressed on our minds that it is almost impossible for us to imagine a rural play without the usual impossible characters that are in many cases the serious drawback to an otherwise good play. "Zeke" is a true portrayal of an honest, bright, intelligent country boy. He says and does only what is natural: his dialect and actions are both peculiar and droll. When in the city he makes ludicrous mistakes and his idea of "city folks" and his remarks about them are extremely comical, but at the same time true to life. The Missouri Girl will be seen at the Howard Theater the week of August 28. Mr. Robert T. Douglass, who has been under medical treatment of Dr. John R Francis for several months, is himself again Our genial Bob, who has been a constant church attendant is today a happy man His friends are pleased to know that he is almost himself again C. M. H. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie, looking serious and holding a document]. DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD. --- What is It? The Missouri Girl Bob Douglass. Public Men And Things Public Men And Things (By the Sage of the Potomac) Well I'm here in gay Atlantic City. I've just been dying to get over here, if only for a day. How did I get here? Just like some people before me got here—got chummy with a "ten percent" and he took my note. The note looked good to him, and the fifty simoleons he handed over looked good to me. Don't know how long I'll stay here. You know they come pretty fast down here, and pleasure runs into money. I was down to Fitzgerald's tonight; heard the corks pop and saw them fly from bottles containing a vintage fine. Looked awfully good to me, but I couldn't get into the swim. Lots of other teachers down here. Really, I see so many Washingtonians here that I imagine I am on U street in front of Arthur and Amanda Gray's coinage factory. Gee! but it's lively here. Just couldn't resist it a day longer, so had to come. Guess I can stand it for a week—that is, if I don't get into a Pomry See crowd over at Fitzgerald's. I've got an appetite for France's output, but my pocketbook will only hold beer money. Can't write much this week, because I am too busy having a dandy time. I've got a nice room—about 5 by 8 feet, just about the size that puts me in the "Hallroom Boys" crowd, but with the throngs here, and coming in on every train, I'm lucky to get this Pullman car drawing room size. I just love Atlantic City. So much life here—so much to make a fellow forget his troubles. I'd like to stay here till school opens, but my money won't stretch till then. After a week here, guess I'll hike to "some sequestered spot, far from the maddening crowd" where I can get a change of air and scene without a boardwalk or a Young's Million Dollar Pier. for $3.50 or $4 per week. Met young John Dancy. He's summering here. My, how much he's getting to be a chip off the old block. Saw Governor Pinchback, too. The old Governor looks fine as silk. He run down from New York to spend Sunday with his wife, who is at the Dr. Terry Cottage. Funny what a difference a few miles makes. For instance, I see Washingtonians over at Fitzgerald's, feminine converte and feminine sole, dancing on the same floor with feminine de chambre and feminine de charge, and yet these same feminines, and masculines, too, when they are in Washington regard the cafes kept by Gaskins, Gray and Costley as elevator shafts to hades, and they wouldn't pokt their nose inside of them. When you get over here you are just on a merry-go-round. Nobody sees, nobody cares, nobody asks questions, and everybody does as everybody do. That's why it's jolly as a country party over here. Neeedn't look for anything from me next week, because I'm going to enjoy a vacation—get a rest and give you a rest. Me-o-my! but the water's fine. Wish you could all take a few days off and join me. Ridley's got a gold mine serving Washingtonians alone, and you are awfully hungry when the food arrives. Can't get home-sick so long as the berg is chucked full of Washingtonians. THE SAGE. EMMETT J. SCOTT EMMETT J. SCOTT [Image of a man in a suit with a hat, looking serious and focused.] --- The First Separate Battalion Infantry, N. G. D. C., Major Arthur Brooks, commanding, has just completed a record on the rifle range of which all of its officers feel proud The rifle range is located at Congress Heights, D. C., and thither all the National Guardsmen of the District have been going for practice for the past three months, preparing to enter the brigade rifle matches, which were shot on the range July 26, 27 and 28. To encourage the First Separate Battalion to get its share of practice, the officers offered $30 in prizes, ranging from $5 to $1, for the best scores made. This aroused the keenest rivalry among the men, and also trained their eyes and nerves for the supreme contest—the brigade matches. As a result 18 prizes were won by this battalion in the brigade matches, including two first prizes. This is all the more remarkable when it is recalled that never before has this battalion had more than one-fourth this number of prize winners. In the novice match, in which there were 15 prizes, there were in all 58 entries. Of these prizes the First Separate Battalion won more than 50 per cent, as follows: Corpl. Harry A Brown, first prize, $5: Sergt. J E Sanford, Sergt. Maj. J. A. Thomas, Privates T. Martin, W. P. Ray, T B Harris, W. H. Herring, R E Evan. In the enlisted men's match the following are among the winners. Sergt J. E. Slaughter, Private J. G. Hodge, Sergt. Maj. J. A. Thomas, Private W P. Ray, Sergt. J. E. Sanford, First Sergt. H. C. Weeden, Private E P. Smith; in the order named. In the R. Harris & Co. match Lieut. John E. Smith won sixth prize with a score of 23 out of a possible 25, and Lieut. W S. Wormley finished ninth with the same score. There were ten prizes, first prize being won with a score of 24. In the contest for the brigade medal, an exceptionally high honor, there were 25 entries. This medal, which is of gold, and is held for one year by the winner, was won by Lieut J. E. Smith, the only contestant from the First Separate Battalion. Three of the prize winners of this year were members of the battalion team of six which won a prize of $15 in last year's matches, the first team prize ever won by the battalion. A picture of that team now hangs in battalion headquarters. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE Preparations Being Made for Record- Breaking Session. Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 1 With the utmost harmony and good spirits prevailing, the local committee is fast getting everything in shape for what promises to be a record breaking session of the National Negro Business League, which meets in this city August 16, 17 and 18. Added to the harmony that prevails in the local committee, the white people of the city and State are co-operating to an extent, that to say the least is surprising and reassuring. The entertainment committee of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce has given $500 in cash for the entertainment of the League, and provided the beautiful Kempner Theater, the most costly in the State, for the place of meeting. Individuals among the white merchants and prominent Negroes all over the State have contributed all the way from $25 to $250. and in round numbers the local committee has upwards of $5,000 for the entertainment of the League The Grand Lodges, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and Mosaic Templars have each given $100 Homes for more than 3,000 visitors have been secured at the rate of $1.50 to $2.00 per day. The local street railway company has offered enough cars to take all the visitors on a sightseeing trip around the city; a side trip has been arranged to wonderful Hot Springs of Arkansas, and several important social functions have been arranged by the ladies of the city. The banquet will, of course, conclude Business League festivities. Forest Park, one of the most extensive amusement parks in the Southwest, has been tendered by the management to the local committee for the accommodation of the visitors. For the accommodation of the auxiliary bodies, meeting in conjunction with the League, the local committee has arranged the following meeting places: National Press Association Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Broadway; National Undertakers Philader Smith College. National Bankers' Association, Odd Fellow-Hall Ninth and Broadway. National Bar Association, U. S. District Courthouse. Any information with reference to local arrangements can be had at J. F. Bush, Chairman of the local committee J. A. Hibbler, Secretary or William Alexander, Chairman of the Committee on Homes; H H Garner, Superintendent on City Delivery. Dr J A Thornton, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Dr W O Foster, Treasurer, and Hon Scipio A Jones, President of the Local and State League and Fourth Vice President of the National League, together with various members of the local committee are working hard to make this meeting, from a local standpoint, the best yet given Masonic Notes. Noble C. D. Freeman, P Q. Imp. Potentate, has been in Boston during the past week and will stop off at Atlantic City on his return, in the interest of entertaining Mecco Temple, to be held in September, during the annual session of the Imperial Council Much work is to be done in all the departments, beginning the first meetings in September, as many petitions have been carried over from July, as the weather was too warm to work degrees. Com. George W. Robinson, of Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 4. expects to give the members of the commandery an outing at his beautiful country home, 60th and C Streets Northeast, during the early part of September. The Week Sin Society Mountain breezes, seashore breezes and social breezes all meet around the breezy soda fountain at the two drug stores, of Board & Maguire at 19121-2 14th St., and at 9th and You Sts. Two places "where everybody meets everybody else" for the most delicious ice cream soda in the city. Mrs. Eliza J. Mason is in Richmond, Va., this week, attending the annual session of St. Lukes. During her stay she is the guest of her brother, Mr. W. I. Johnson, in North Foushee street. Mesdames Julia Mason Layton, Julia H. Hayes, Sarah Burton and Bessie B. Anderson, attended the St. Luke session in Richmond, Va., this week. Mrs. Henrietta Harvey, mother of Mrs. Clinkescales, who has been confined to her home for three weeks because of illness, is slowly improving in health. Miss Florence Cook, Misses Neaton and Irwin, superintendent of Freedman's Hospital, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Cook, in Buffalo, N. Y. Misses Nettie and Edna Murray, and Mrs. Cook, are the guests of Mrs. Jeanette Harty, of Walnut street, Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Maywood Mitchell was in Raleigh, N. C., last week. Mrs. F. E. Williams, of this city, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Murray, in Jersey City, N. J. Mrs. Williams and her daughter Madaline, of Sixth street Northeast, spent last week in Atlantic City, thence en route to Niagara Falls. Mrs. C. Olive Brauner and Miss Constance Brauner, of this city, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Couch, of Nassau street, New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Hezekiah Randolph are the guests of Mr. Robert Randolph and Mrs. Joseph Mosley, in New York City. Mrs. Gordon Watkins, corresponding secretary for the Colored Graduate Nurses, and a resident of Williamsbridge, N. Y., is in our city this week attending the nurses' convention. Misses Hunter and Underwood, of Xenia, Ohio, are visiting friends here. They have received much social attention during their stay. Messrs. Edward Holland, Alexander Middleton, Leonard Dogans and E. R. James are on a camping trip to Colston, Md., near Blackstone Island. They have an entire camping outfit, and are enjoying the outdoor sport. Dr. Collins and family, Rev. Brown, of St. Lukes, Mr. and Mrs. Dale, of Anacostia, Messrs. Dixon, Jesse Foster, Moorman, Mesdames E. R. James, M. Brown and Miss Brown, are spending their vacation in Colston, Md. Miss Mary Mason has returned from Atlantic City, N. J., where she spent a delightful stay of ten days. Mr. Edward J. Walton is in Harrisburg, Pa., in charge of the printing department of the Advocate Verdict. Mrs John Early has returned to Harrisburg, Pa., after a delightful visit here. Dr. J. W. Morse has the gem drug store in the northwest. Prescriptions carefully compounded by registered clerks. Mr A Lincoln Blout, of New York City, spent the week in this city visiting relatives. Miss Ruth Kemp is visiting relatives and friends in Virginia. Guests at Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J. are Ford T. Dahney and Anna Cole. Guests at Hotel Maceo, New York City are T. F. Cimos, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smith. Mrs. C. Lucas and daughter are guests at the English House, Catskill, N. J. Prof. Jesse Lawson is a guest at Whitehead cottage, Asbury Park, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dabney and daughter Miss Alexandra, have moved to Los Angeles, Cal. Miss Gerster Smallwood is spending the month in Atlantic City. Mrs. Walter Pinchback and Miss Georgia are enjoying their stay in Atlantic City. Mrs. C. E. Storum is visiting her son and daughter-in-law in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Simms has returned from Atlantic City, N. J., where she visited friends Messrs. Cromwell, Foster and Williams, were in Philadelphia, Pa. last week. Misses Jessie Fauset is in Sea Cliff, L. I Dr. John W. Morse,' of the Gem Drug Store, at Nineteenth and L streets northwest,' has everything that a first-class druggist possesses. Drop in. Mrs. Adeliai Cook and children are spending a while in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Preston Slowe has returned to Philadelphia, Pa., after a pleasant stay here. Roscoe Conkling Bruce was in Philadelphia last week to the tennis contest. Don't pass Morse' Drug Store, at Nineteenth and L streets northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Johnson are the guests of Mr. Porter, during their stay in Philadelphia. Miss Edwina Kruse has returned to Wilmington, Del., after a very pleasant visit to this city. Miss Beatrice Saxton has returned to Bridgeton, N. J., after visiting friends in this city and Anacostia. Miss Della C. Wall and her niece, Miss Nettie B. Wall, are the guests of her brother, Mr. Robert Wall, in Clinton, Md. On their return they will spend a while at Asbúry Park, N. J. Misses Lizzie and Estelle M. Lee are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor at their home in Riverdale, Dayton, Ohio. They are being royally entertained. Mrs. E. M. Thomas and Mrs. M. A. Mason, of 1508 S street Northwest, left our city this week for Atlantic City, N. J. Miss Essie Randall has returned to her home in Suffolk, Va., after a pleasant stay of several weeks in this city, with relatives and friends. Miss Nellie Ford is enjoying her stay at Niagara Falls, N. Y. Master Rosmond Pinkney is visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. Papino, in Ossining, N. Y. Misses Beatrice and Rosa E. Smith are visiting relatives and friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. Misses Gipsy Taylor and Florida Lewis are stopping at "Brown's cottage," Atlantic City, for fifteen days. Mrs. F. L. Dixon, of Savannah, Ga., is visiting her son in this city. Mrs. John H. Hulin, of Concord, N. C. is here on a two weeks' visit. Mr. W. H. Sykes is enjoying his vacation in Savannah, Ga. Dr. and Mrs. Richardson visited in Raleigh, N. C., last week. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Haywood, of Raleigh, N. C., are visiting friends here. Mrs. Weir and daughter, of this city, are visiting in Hartford, Conn. Mrs. and Miss Highwarden are visiting in New Bedford, Mass. Mrs. Fannie Nelson, of Boston, Mass, is the guest of Miss Quander, in this city. Gen. Henry Forrest is in Boston, Mass., to the celebration of the Elks. Mrs. Hattie Hodge is visiting her cousin, Mrs. John Barker, in Boston, Mass. Miss Alice Nelson is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Waring, in Chicago, Ill. Dr. William Gales and Andrew J. Beckett are in Boston, attending the Elks' celebration. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wright, of Birmingham, Ala., are here on a visit. They will include Boston, Mass., and other Northern cities. Miss D. M. Sandusky, of Jacksonville, Ill., is in the city this week to the nurses' convention. Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Evans and daughter, Miss Lillian, were the guests of Attorney Alberius Brown, in Toledo, Ohio, last week. They have also visited in Cleveland, Detroit and Ann Arbor. Mr. and Mrs. Dodson spent Sun-Everybody meets everybody else these beautiful warm days at the popular drug stores of Board & McGuire, at 1912 1-2 14th Street, Northwest, or at their "Busy Corner," at Ninth and U Streets, Northwest, two places for the most delicious ice cream day in Baltimore, Md., with Mr. Henry Dodson. Miss A. Lancaster is visiting friends in Chicago, Ill. Dr. G. A. Cain and F. T. Jones, of Shreveport, La., who have been here on a visit, are now in Chicago, Ill. Mr James Cowan is visiting friends in Chicago, I." Mrs. J. C. Johnson has returned to Detroit, Mich., after a pleasant time here visiting. She accompanied her niece here, Miss Olive G. Walker, who has entered the trained nurses' course at Freedman's Hospital. Mrs. A. L. Curtis is visiting relatives and friends in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Benjamin Washington is being shown many social honors during her stay in Chicago. Messrs. Thomas Henderson and Samuel R. Harris, returned yesterday from a week's stay at Waterford, Va., and left town again this morning with Dr. S. M. Pierre for a two week's campin- and fishing trip on the shores of Nomini Creek, Va. Miss Gladys Scott, of Division street, Baltimore, Md., is spending the month here with her uncle, Mr. Harvey Scott. Miss Marie Adams is the guest of Misses Gantt, in Angle avenue, Baltimore, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Horace P. Jackson announce the marriage of their daughter Jessie Marie to Mr. John Ayers, on Monday, August 14. At home 1514 Montello avenue Northeast, after Sept. 14. Mr. Wallace Jefferson, who has been attending school here, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. S. M. Jefferson, in Pensacola, Fla. Mrs.' Mattie Malone, of 709 South East street, Raleigh, N. C., is visiting Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Lane, of 726 Eighth street. Northeast. Mr. Charles Thompson, of Richmond, Va., spent Monday in this city visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Job L. Walker has gone to his home in Avalon, Va., to visit his parents, relatives and friends for a few davs. Dr. Morse has the finest assortment of candies and toilet articles that can be purchased anywhere in the city. Dr. R. F. White and wife, of Owensboro, Kv., are visiting friends in this city. Mrs. Lillie M. Comegys and Mrs. Alverta Moore, have returned to Baltimore, after a pleasant trip to this city. Miss Ruth Sykes, of Baltimore, is visiting relatives and friends here. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. D. Jarvis will spend the next two weeks in Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Johnson, of Richmond, Va., paid a flying visit to this city this week. Mrs. A. L. Leonard, of First street Northwest, left the city Sunday for Red Bank, N. J., where she will be the guest of Mrs. Alice Smith for several weeks. While absent she will visit New York, Atlantic City and other cities of interest. Mrs. Fannie Hamilton left the city last week for New York, Canada and other Northern points. She will spend some time in New York City visiting Madam Bessie Hamilton Armes, formerly of this city. Miss Norma E. Boyd, of 1324 Montello Avenue Northeast, will leave the city Sunday morning to spend a week or ten days as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Green, of Berkley, Va. While there she will attend the Doctors' convention at Hampton, Va. Miss S. Estelle Clark, teacher of domestic science in the public schools, has returned from the summer school in Columbia University, New York. Miss Clark is very much pleased with her course at Columbia, and will probably return next summer. Mrs. Henry Lincoln Johnson, wife of the Recorder of Deeds, is very much pleased with the country. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two very interesting boys. Attorney A. W. Scott was in Brooklyn, N. Y., when last heard from. Mrs. Dollie Baldwin and her son John, have decided to spend the winter in this city. Miss Gonevia B. Maxfield, the paragraph litter of The Bee, spent a delightful day in Annapolis, Md., last Sunday afternoon. She was the guest of Miss Anna Wilson. Mr Robert T. Douglas, known as the genial Bob, who has been under the professional care of Dr. John R. Francis, is almost himself again. Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson, who went to Atlanta, Ga., last week, has returned to the city after a delightful trip. Mrs. Shiver and her mother are in the city, the guests of Mr. James, 944 T Street Northwest. Mrs. Shiver is the organist at the White Rock Baptist Church, Durham, N. C., and one of the teachers in the National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C. They will remain in the city several days. Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., passed through the city Thursday for New York City, where he will be for several days on business. Mrs. Thomas W. Watkins and daughter Ella, are spending the heated-season with relatives at Arundel-on-the-Bay. Mrs. John Quander and son Lawrence, have gone to the mountains in the South during their vacation. The picnic at Fairmount, on the 21st of this month for the benefit of the First Presbyterian Church, promises to be one of the pleasure events of the season. The Willing Working Club, of the Fairmount Heights Presbyterian Church, assisted by the trustees, will give a grand picnic at Pine Grove, near 61st Street, Fairmount Heights, D. C., Monday, August, 21, 1911. Music by the Monumental Orchestra, Prof. Chas. Hamilton, director Gates open at 4 P M., close at 12. An abundance of refreshments will be on hand. Admission, 10 cents. Dr. Morse, who has the finest drug store in the West End, also has the best prescription compounder. Dr. Morse, who is also a registered pharmacist, never makes a mistake. Call roth and L streets northwest. Miss Nannie H. Borroughs left the city this week for Chicago, Ill. On her return she will visit Louisville, Ky., thence to Pittsburgh, Pa. Miss Gertrude Henry has returned to Wilmington, Del., after a very pleasant visit to this city. Judge E. M. Hewlett and Attorney R R. Horner are on a vacation. The Sage of the Potomac. Mr. — is in Atlantic City. He will return next week. Mr. C C Umey, of Durham, N. C., arrived in the city Thursday morning, the guest of Mrs. Mary Lee, at 1203 T Street Northwest. Mr and Mrs. Hamilton are in the city the guests of Mrs. James, of 944 T Street Northwest. Mrs. Julia Sparks Stewart, of Cincinnati, Ohio, has been visiting friends here ten days. While en route she visited Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore. Misses Edna and Irene Stewart, who have been visiting Mrs. McGwynn, on Twenty-fifth Street for several weeks, will return to their home in Richmond, Va., next week. Mr. Jesse Foster is now at the sea shore in his overalls. He has thrown away all care of life. Attorney Thomas L. L. Jones will leave the city today for a short spin in the country. McMullen's. Don't fail to visit McMullen's up-to-date sanitary barber shop. It is what one may call a gem place. The artists he has are men of high-class. Mr. McMullen himself is a thoroughgoing business man, who knows how to cater to the people of refined taste. First-class people patronize thfs up-to-date shop, first-class artists wait on you, and first-class material is used. Read The Bee. ELOISE A. BIBB AND NOAH D. THOMPSON. Two Interesting Persons Quietly United in Wedlock—The Bride An Author, Heiress and Social Settlement Worker of New Orleans and Washington, D. C.—The Groom a Prominent Chicago on the Personal Staff of Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee Institute—Both Pride Themselves Upon "Uplifting Service Rendered for the Race"—Bride Publicly Praised by Pres. W. P. Thirkield, of Howard University—Groom by Booker T. Washington Miss Eloise A. Bibb and Mr. Noah D. Thompson were quietly united in wedlock Friday morning, August 4, by Rev. Father John S. Morris, of St. Monica Roman Catholic Church, in the presence of a few relatives and close friends of the bride and groom. The bride was born and reared in New Orleans, La., where, after graduating from the University of New Orleans, she taught in the public schools. Later, Miss Bibb spent two years studying in Oberlin College, after which she was graduated from the Teachers' College of Howard University and placed in charge of the Social Settlement work of the institution in Washington, D. C. On the occasion of the dedication of the Social Settlement house of Howard University—after reviewing Miss Bibb's three years settlement work, President Wilbur P. Thirkield publicly said, among other complimentary things, that "She is a woman who has accomplished a hard task of colored settlement work by putting her heart in it and her life under it and wrought wonderful results. Beginning her work for the University with a few narrow cramped rooms in a small house, by her energy and sacrifice she has made a great building dedicated to the crying need of despairing mothers and children of Washington, which will ever stand as a monument to the devotion of Howard's true representative, Eloise A. Bibb, whose motto is "Culture for Service." Mrs. Thompson is the daughter of the late Charles H. Bibb, who was born in New Orleans, and served in the war of the rebellion. Mr. Bibb was associated in politics with ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, and was a great lover of his race. For forty years Mr. Bibb served as Inspector of United States Customs and amassed a good fortune through his economy and business sagacity At his recent demise he left real estate and other securities amounting to $7,500 to his only child and daughter, Eloise At present the groom is serving in the Executive Department of Tuskegee Institute as Circulation Manager of the many Tuskegee publications. For many years Mr. Thompson held a very responsible position in Chicago with the United States Express Company. While a resident here Mr. Thompson accomplished so many good things for the benefit of his race that a book recently published in Boston on the progress of the race devotes considerable space to his accomplishments and progressive nature. In a recent public address in Chicago, Booker T. Washington thanked his vast audience for permitting Tuskegee to take from them so earnest a co-worker and lover of his race. Mr. Thompson is credited here with having accumulated a small fortune through his strict economy and careful investments. The bride and groom left Chicago Friday afternoon for Somerset, Pa. to visit Master-Noah Murphy Thompson, son of the groom, and grandson of Editor John H. Murphy, of the Afro-American. Before returning to their future home in Tuskegee the happy, pair will visit Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Dr. and Mrs. George C. Hall entertained the bridal party at breakfast at their palatial residence, 3249 Wabash avenue, immediately after the ceremony. THE HELIOTROPE CIRCLE held a very interesting meeting Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Alice Carroll. Several interesting papers were read and discussed Among those present were Mrs. Anna Boyd, Mrs. Alice Harris, Mrs. Maggie Thomas, Mrs. D. Palmer, Mrs. L. G. Williams, Mrs. Sarah Smith, Mrs. E. Holt.; Messrs. Wm Cruso, Louis N Harris, Samuel Howard, Jas Smith, Dennis Carroll and Jas. L. Turner. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Alice Carroll, who is the president. The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the First Baptist Church, have arranged an excellent program of exercises for Sunday evening. August 27, at 8 o'clock P. M. Miss Catharin DeNeal, of Denver, Colo. is here on a visit to her uncle, Mr. O. N. Butler, of O street North-west Rev. D W Hayes, the pastor of Mt. Zion M E. Church, is now enjoying his annual leave for the month of August, at which time the evening services have been dispensed with Rev. Geo: Jacobs is now the acting pastor The appointment of Rev. Jacobs to the leadership of Class No. 6 was very pleasing to the class members Miss Fannie Smothers is enjoying a very pleasant stay in Atlantic City. Mrs Mattie Smith and her sister, Miss Nellie Herbert, are visiting friends in New Jersey and New York. Miss Mabel Turner, Miss Violet Ferguson and Miss E. Ferguson are enjoying their leave at Berkley Springs, W. Va. Mrs. Lillie Bundy and daughter Miss Ada, are enjoying a few weeks in Philadelphia, Pa. Young Men's Protective League Excursion The Young Men's Protective League of the District of Columbia, held one of the most interesting and enthusiastic meetings on Tuesday evening, August 8, 1911, since its organization. The committee on annual excursion, of which Mr. A. L. Jackson was the chairman, made a very gratifying report on the recent excursion of the league, of the net profit of $400.75 to date, which elicited 2125-31 Newport Place, Northwest Bet.21st & 22nd,N & O Sts. Sample House 2129 A FEW OF THE FEATURES: Cement cellar. Front and rear. Large back yard. Tiled bath with Hot waterheaters Extra closet a cellar. Hardwood finish Dome lights in Gas and electric Handsome man dining room. Eighteen feet Fronts finished tile. Two squares from One square from New One square from Reasonable Easy' Frank T Rawling Howard Sunday Night Big New Concert CLAY AND WILSON, HARRY ARN BAILEY AND TALBERT. JES 4-Reels New Pictures-4 Shows WEEK AUG. 28, THE MISS Rural Comedy The Howard has no connection Cement cellar. Front and rear porches. Large back yards to alley. Tiled bath with terrazo floor. Hot waterheat Extra closet and wash tubs in cellar. Hardwood finish. Dome lights in dining room. Gas and electricity. Handsome mantels in parlor and dining room. Eighteen feet wide. Fronts finished off in Spanish tile. Two squares from DupontCirc Square from New Hampshire and one square from P street carriage. Reasonable Price Easy Terms Rawlings Co 14 ward The day Night Aug concert 6-Vaudro SON, HARRY ARMSTRONG, BESS AND TALBERT. JESS BROWN, ANIER v Pictures-4 10 Cent Shows at 7:45 28, THE MISSOURI GIRL, Rural Comedy in 20 Years as no connection with any other t Two squares from DupontCircle One square from New Hampshire Avenue One square from P street car line Howard Theatre Sunday Night Aug. 20 Big New Concert 6-Vaudoville Acts-6 LORD, HOW LONG? (By Ralph W. Tyler.) Never in the anials of crime has more fendish or a more ferocious of Negro Walker, at CoatESville, Pa., last a mob of white fiends whose thirst for beast of prey, dragged the Negro from to his cot, and then built a funeral pyre "white hopes" gleflectly stood and listen flames, smelt the burning human flesh, agony, burned to his Maker. And all Christian community is sending up prairie. In the earlier western days, when burned their captives to a stake while or sat around in stoical silence, it was But a few years later, white men, we them, commit the same act. And my Worse. It is diabolical. The crime killing of an officer—had a severe pun authorities of law could have been deep the extreme penalty. There is no oppose punishment for his crime against a against him. even in the courts of drink to the dregs. Then why lynch? These United States stood aghast Russian soldiers killed and pillaged the fanatical Turks, wedded to a slaughtered helpless Assyrians thousand protest went up. When the Spaniagovernment interference followed our tests against carnage and repine. N signed, 135 years ago, the statement equal," and within three hons' ride frightening stal lives," a mob of "white hops of Russian Cossacks"; as fendish as evil brutal than ever was the legions underwounded, ignorant Negro upon his excuse the Negro's crime, but though was it compared with the crime comm. If white men with centuries of fright behind them, and with everything in the ignoring law, commit such fendish crim Negroes, pressed back to the last star and more fatal than the white plague, mutted for years on years, will imitate brothers just as we have been, since imitate their virtues CoatESville's deed that we can but exclaim, "Oh Lord, he But dark and threatening as the low men and women who believe in justice no matter by whom committed, form the hope, in spite of our fears. annals of crime has there been record of a more ferocious crime than the butch Coatville, Pa., last Sunday night. Wives whose thirst for blood was greeted the Negro from the hospital where they built a funeral pyre about which more fully stood and listened, as if to musturning human flesh, and watched their sis Maker. And all this on God's day's day is sending up prayers for the unrested western days, when the utentured ties to a stake while they circled around theological silence, it was considered horrific later, white men, with centuries of the same act. And must we call their political. The crime for which the Negro—had a severe punishment provided, could have been depended upon to harm. There is no opportunity for the Nazi crime against a white. Sentiment in the courts of justice. Every time Then why lynch? States stood agast when the ignored and pillaged the defenseless Jews, wedded to a near-pagan religion, Assyrians thousands of miles from When the Spaniards butchered the reference followed our outraged feelings ofrage and repine. Now, within fifty toago, the statement that all men were three hours' ride from where "the God a mob of white hopes" as ferociousness; as fendish as ever was a Turkish as the legions under "Weyler the butch Negro upon his cot and burned him is crime, but though crime it was, with the crime committed by his lynch with centuries of freedom and education with everything in the future to sanguin such fendish crimes, how soon will back to the last stand by a race prejun the white phage, and to which we own years, will imitate the ferocious we have been, since slavery, trying, we Coatville's deed was so horrible claim, "Oh Lord, how long?" threatening as the lowering clouds-may who believe in justice to all men, and who committed, form the silver lining wher our fears. Never in the anals of crime has there been recorded a more brutal, more fiendish or a more ferocious crime than the burning alive of the Negro Walker, at Coatesville, Pa., last Sunday night. Wounded unto death, a mob of white fiends whose thirst for blood was greater than a starved beast of prey, dragged the Negro from the hospital where he lay, tied him to his cot, and then built a funeral pyre about which more than four hundred "white hopes" gleefully stood and listened, as if to music, to the crackling flames, smelt the burning human flesh, and watched their victim, writhing in agony, burned to his Maker. And all this on God's day, when a supposed Christian community is sending up prayers for the unredeemed. In the earlier western days, when the untutured savage Red Men burned their captives to a stake while they circled around in the war dance or-sat around in stoical silence, it was considered horrible in the extreme. But a few years later, white men, with centuries of civilization behind them, commit the same act. And must we call their act horrible, too? Worse. It is diabolical. The crime for which the Negro was burned—the killing of an officer—had a severe punishment provided. The law, and the authorities of law could have been depended upon to have given the Negro the extreme penalty. There is no opportunity for the Negro to escape legal punishment for his crime against a white. Sentiment, and the odds are against him, even in the courts of justice. Every time he is forced to drink to the dregs. Then why lynch? These United States stood agast when the ignorant, blood-inured Russian soldiers killed and pillaged the defenseless Jews at Kishineff. When the fanatical Turks, wedded to a near-pagan religion (Mohammedan), slaughtered helpless Assyrians thousands of miles from here, a country-wide protest went up. When the Spaniards butchered the fighting Cubans, government interference followed our outraged feelings, and our just protests against carnage and repine. Now, within fifty miles of where was signed, 135 years ago, the statement that "all men were created free and equal," and within three hours' ride from where "the Government at Washington stal hives," a mob of "white hopes" as ferocious as ever was a horde of Russian Cossacks; as hendish as ever was a Turkish battalion, and more brutal than ever was the legions under "Weyler the butcher," tied a poor, wounded, ignorant Negro upon his cot and burned him alive. We cannot excuse the Negro's crime, but though crime it was, how infinitely slight was it compared with the crime committed by his lynchers. If white men with centuries of freedom and education, and prosperity behind them, and with everything in the future to sanguinely hope for, will, ignoring law, commit such hendish crimes, how soon will it be until ignorant Negroes, pressed back to the last stand by a race prejudice more dreaded and more fatal than the white plague, and to which we have meekly submitted for years on years, will imitate the ferocious vices of their white brothers just as we have been, since slavery, trying, with God's help, to imitate their virtues. Coatesville's deed was so horrible, so discouraging, that we can but exclaim, "Oh Lord, how long?" But dark and threatening as the lowering clouds-may be, the good white men and women who believe in justice to all men, and who condemn crime, no matter by whom committed, form the silver lining which inspires us with hope, in spite of our fears. great applause from the members present. Mr. A. T. Boston, secretary to the board of directors, read an excellent report of the success of the league, in which he stated that the membership of the league was more than six hundred, with a cash bank account of $6,000. The league is composed of some of the best citizens in the District; including lawyers, doctors, business and professional men, and is reputed to be one of the strongest benevolent organizations in the city. A very pleasant feature of the meeting was the presentation of a handsome bouquet of flowers to Chairman A. L. Jackson, by Mr. Howard Jackson, in one of his most witty productions, of which he is characteristic. Mr. John McCoy was presented with a handsome emblem by Mr. Aldrige Lewis, the president, for having sold Theatre night Aug. 20 6-Vaudoville Acts-6 MISTRONG, BESSIE CRAWFORD, IS BROWN, ANIELIA JONES 10 Cents, No Higher at 7:45 SOURI GIRL, The Funnies in 20 Years with any other theatre in Wash. W LONG? W. Tyler.) There been recorded a more brutal, crime than the burning alive of the Sunday night. Wounded unto death, blood was greater than a starved hospital where he lay, tied him about which more than four hundred died, as if to music, to the crackling and watched their victim, writhing in its on God's day, when a supposed layer for the unredeemed. When the untutored savage Red Men they circled around in the war dance, with centuries of civilization behind us, we call their act horrible, too? Or which the Negro was burned—theishment provided. The law, and theended upon to have given the Negro opportunity for the Negro to escape legal white. Sentiment, and the odds are justice. Every time he is forced to last when the ignorant, blood-inured defenseless Jews at Kishineff. When near-pagan religion (Mohammedan),ads of miles from here, a country-wide burchered the fighting Cubans,outraged feelings, and our just prowow, within fifty miles of where was that all men were created free and from where "the Government at Wash-ows" as ferocious as ever was a horde was a Turkish battalion; and more "Weyler the butcher," tied a poor, and burned him alive. We cannot crime it was, how infinitely slightmitted by his lynchers. Freedom and education, and prosperity the future to sanguinely hope for, will, and how soon will it be until ignorant and a race prejudice more dreaded and to which we have meekly subdue the ferocious vices of their white slavery, trying, with God's help, toed was so horrible, so discouraging, how long? Overing clouds-may be, the good white to all men, and who condemn crime, the silver lining which inspires us with the greatest number of tickets for the excursion. In return Mr. McCoy surprised the donor with a bouquet of flowers, who voiced his appreciation, and stated he would present the same to one of the best women on earth—his mother. Speeches were made by Dr. U. J. Daniels, Dr. Timms, Mr. Walter J. Singleton, Mr. Jas. L. Turner and others. It is predicted that the present officers, with but a few exceptions, will be re-elected at the annual election this fall. The present officers are A. L. Lewis, president; Dr. Timms, first vice president; Wilson Holland, second vice president; Daniel Freeman, treasurer; Lincoln Alexander, financial secretary; Walter J. Singleton, recording secretary; A. H. Amber, chairman, Board of Directors; A. T. Boston, secretary. J. L. T. C This Tells The Story Copyrighted March 24th,'10 Woman, Stop, Wait, Listen, Read Madam T. D. Perkins, of Denver, Colo., who has spent five years in study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over the globe in the care of the hair and scalp. 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The time has come when throughout the country we must seriously consider the opportunities that are before us for getting property and for the development of business enterprises. This kind of development must go hand in hand with educa- 40 tional and religious growth. If we do not as a race thoroughly plant ourselves on the foundation of property and business during this generation, it will become increasingly difficult for this to be done as the years go by. The program as outlined by the Corresponding Secretary, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, for the Little Rock meeting, is an attractive and instructive one. Some of the strongest men and women of our race will be present and take part in the meeting. In reality it will be a great national coming together of the strongest forces of the race from all parts of the United States. No person who can possibly do so should fail to be present. Every man and woman engaged in business will find this an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with other persons engaged in the same line of endeavor. They will get many suggestions that will enable them to improve their present businesses. Many young men and women who have not hitherto entered the world of business will find this opportunity to secure suggestions as well as encouragement that will enable them to wisely begin a business career. W. L. Houston, Justice of the Odd Aside from these considerations, every man owes it to himself as well as his family to take a few days of test during the summer, to take an outing, to have a vacation. I urge not only that our friends come, but that they bring their wives. Aside from the program which the Secretary has arranged, the local committee at Little Rock has spared no pains to make the stay of all delegates and friends in Little Rock attractive from a social point of view. There are many entertainments now planned, including a trip to Hot Springs. We are sparing no effort to make this the largest and most important meeting that the League has ever held. A special effort is being made in different parts of the country to get Pullman or Tourist car parties. For example, arrangements are being perfected whereby special Pullman cars will take the Alabama, the Louisiana, the Texas, the Illinois, and, combined, the Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio delegations to Little Rock. I very much hope the same plan will be followed by other States. One other attractive and important feature will be that Oklahoma is to have a special day to be known as Oklahoma Day. Few of our people realize to what extent the col- ored people of Oklahoma are making progress. We doubtless shall have a very large delegation from that new State. Those expecting to attend the meeting should correspond at once with Mr. W. M. Alexander, chairman. Committee on Homes. 5041-2 West Ninth Street. Little Rock, Arkansas. in order that they may have boarding places assigned to them before they get to Little Rock. Booker T. Wasihington, Pres' National, Negro Business Leagt Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Dying to Order. Dying to order is one of the most sacred customs of the American Indian. Many years ago Standing Entrance to Major James McLaughlin, the author of "My Friend the Indian," and said, "Father, my wife will die today and she wants a coffin from you." The major asked him what the atment was, and he replied: "Just nothing but that she heard the ghosts calling and must go." Somebody had told her, it turned out, that she was sick, so she had painted for death," and all her relatives had gathered about to be borne—and incidentally divide her property as soon as she was dead. There was no use in the major's argument about it, so he had the coffin made. In many cases those "painted for death" are actually bullied into dying; but Mrs. Standing Elk was still triangular. Finally in despair she can载 the coffin into the house on brown shoulders, and several years later the major saw it still standing on en in her house. Shelves had been fitted into it, and it was doing duty as a cupboard. Pittsburgh <strong>Chronicle-Tele MADAM McNAIRDEE; The Talented Stair The gifted chairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (caul) veil. She is one of the old ancient Southern clairvoyants of New Orleans. She is a living phrenologist and physiognomist. She tells plainly what you are adapted for in life by reading your brain and mind. With a grasp of her hand she gives you a course of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter, 9th verse of St. Matthew: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. Your husband or wife or sweetheart will never forsake you, but will love you and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's com Read what several ladies of your class say. "Yes, we believe her a Goddess to us. My husband and I separate over a year ago, and just think, sim I called on this lady, he returned me. We are together and happy. This young lady says: "The one loved refused to call or write me. called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to misconsulting this gifted lady. She is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice on love, losses, business, family and ```markdown ``` financial troubles. Reunites the separated, causes speedy marriages with one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business. No one's ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady, and depends entirely on her heavenly gift. If you are painful or ailing, think you have been witchcrafted, go to see her. She spent thirty years in the jungles of Africa and has traveled through thirty-four States, doing good wherever she went. Read St. John, 6th chapter, 33d verse: "If this man is not of God, he could do nothing." "I for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husband and the way he would throw away his time and money, until I consulted this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year. Through her he has been a loving husband, and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will build a home. Tongue can't praise her too high." Thousands are flocking to see this wonderful lady daily. Her powerful consultation when heeded has sent sunshine to the homes of all who called. Don't put off, but call at once, if you wish to enjoy future happiness. Don't delay. Highly indorsed by all the press, teachers, preachers, lawyers and doctors, and come well recommended by four of the leading lodges, the S. M. T., United Order of True Reformers, also the Calanthan Court. The church society of her home, known by the name of United Sisters of Charity of the Missionary Church, and loved by all. God has endowed her with an unspeakable blessing to aid humanity. She deals in nothing to be ashamed of. She wants to hear from all that are in trouble or distress. Address MADAM McNA1RDEE 1107 N. Senate Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Positively no attention paid to letters without one dollar enclosed "Johnny," said Peter Weatherbee to his son when his boy left him in the mountains of Colorado to go east to college, "I want you to study your larnin' hard and don't give too much of your time to those games the boys play at college. Out here when an eddecated young man onct gets a start he can top those who haven't the eddecation. Now study hard and let the other things go." When Johnny returned four years later his father was very much disappointed in his record. He had taken no honors, stood near the foot of his class, but was the athletic hero of the season. As a twirler he could send a ball that few could hit; as a tackler no man could get past him. Johnny's father was owner and editor of the Rocky Mountain Globe. But the paper during Johnny's sojourn at college had been running down. A rough element had come into the town, which had started with fine prospects, and so disturbed the condition of things that the better people were leaving, while no new respectable settlers were coming in. "Father," said Johnny, "it seems to me that it's the duty of an editor to make it hot for evil wherever his paper is located." "And get shot for doing it." "Better be shot than let the other fellow take the bread and butter away from you. If the town dies our paper dies." Peter Weatherbee consented that his son should write articles against the evil disposed, thus awakening the better class of citizens against them. Johnny began by invigling against the indiscriminate carrying of weapons. Then he attacked certain men who ran gambling houses, with others who made offices of the said resorts. "Johnny," said his father, "seems to me you've weakened yourself. You can't carry a revolver since you've come down on the practice, and these men you've been jarrupin" "I shoot you down like a dog." "They won't go for me, father. I'm only an understrapper. They'll go for you, at least till they find out that I'm the man that's after them." The next morning Johnny put his desk in a room through which all must go to his father's office. He had hardly got settled when one of the parties attacked in that day's issue of the paper came up the stairs. "Where's our weatherbee?" he asked. "I'm goin' to kill the"— "In there," interrupted Johnny. The man was opening the door when Johnny tackled him from behind, pulled him to the landing and threw him down to the first floor, two flights below. He was not killed outright, but died in a hospital the next day. "So much for my football training, father," said Johnny. "By and I'll try some other athletic features I learned at college." Johnny sat down to write some more articles attacking other rascals. Over his desk was a roosewood baseball inlaid with gold which Johnny had won in college as a trophy. When he was rallied on his defenselessness he said he could use that far better than a revolver. During the morning he beard a quick footstep at the other end of the hall. There's lots in a step. Johnny knew at once what this one meant. Seizing his wooden ball, he went to the door. Some fifty feet away a man he recognized as a pal of the one he had thrown downstairs was coming with blood in his eyes as well as his step. Johnny twirled his trophy ball, landing it in the right eye of the comer and relieving it of all the blood there was in it. The man didn't come any farther. Indeed, he was taken to his home, where a doctor pronounced his case a fracture of the frontal bone. He died in a few days. These two novel encounters encouraged the good citizens and somewhat shamed the bad ones. An athletic gambler vowed he would take Johnny on his own ground. Meeting Johnny on the street, he suddenly tackled him with his right arm and began to rain blows on his face with his left fist. But Johnny had been thus held often before. He wrigled out like an eel and landed a blow on his opponent's mug that capsized him. The man started to run. Johnny followed him, every now and then getting in a kick. At last, after having several times served as Johnny's football, the man gave out and could go no farther. Those who saw the last kick the gambler received differed as to the distance Johnny sent him. Some said it was ten feet, some fifteen, and one man, who claimed to have measured the distance with a tape line, declared that it was just nineteen feet and four inches. The man suffered from a broken coceyx, which is the end of the backbone. This being the third man that Johnny had put "out of the fight," a number of citizens called on him and told him that they would see him through what else might be in store for him. Johnny said to them: "While at college I prepared myself for my beginning here. But I reckon that, having got rid of the three worst men in the town, the others will be cowed." And so it proved. Johnny, having paved the way for his usefulness, rose rapidly in the esteem of his fellow citizens and is now one of the prominent men of the state. PLATINIZED GLASS. Dose Not Lose Its Transparency, but It Produces an Odd and Tricky Kind of Mirror. Platinized glass consists of a piece of glass coated with an exceedingly thin layer of a liquid charged with platinum and then raised to a red heat. The platinum becomes united to the glass in such a way as to form an odd kind of mirror. The glass has not really lost its transparency, and yet if one places it against a wall and looks at it he sees his image as in an ordinary looking glass. But when light is allowed to come through the glass from the other side, as when it is placed in a window, it appears perfectly transparent, like ordinary glass. By constructing a window of platinized glass one could stand close behind the panes in an illuminated room and behold clearly everything going on outside, while passersby looking at the window would behold only a fine mirror or set of mirrors in which their own figures would be reflected while the person inside remained invisible. In France various tricks have been contrived with the aid of this glass. In one a person seeing what appears to be an ordinary mirror approaches it to gaze upon himself. A sudden change in the mechanism sends light through the glass from the back, whee-en upon it instantly becomes transparent and the startled spectator finds himself confronted by some grotesque figure that had been hidden behind the glass.-Harper's Weekly. ORIGIN OF LLOYD'S. Humble Beginning of Europe's Great Maritime Agency. Two centuries ago a man who had a cargo to send to the Mediterranean contrived to get rid of some of the risk by inducing a friend to take an interest with him. It was necessary to write out a statement of contract to which the guarantors subscribed. This was the first underwriting. These two men happened to be frequenters of Lloyd's coffee house in London, which was a favorite place for the merchants of the town to gather to discuss business or to gossip. Others immediately saw the advantage of the scheme which their colleagues had devised, and on the next voyage the risk was parceled out among a larger number of the patrons of the coffee house. Out of this small beginning has grown the great European maritime agency, still bearing the name of the humble coffee house proprietor, and which not only writes risks on vessels, but rates them and publishes their arrivals at every port the world over, no matter how small or how remotely situated.—"Annals of the American Academy." Where Abraham Fished. Mrs. Victoria de Bunsen in "The Soul of a Turk" relates a legend concerning Abraham which will be new to many readers. She learned of it while at Edessa, the traditional Ur of the Chaldees. She was shown there a large oblong tank of water so filled with fishes resting just below the surface of the water that their fins and backs seemed almost wedged together so as to form "an almost solid layer of silvery life." "The guardian of the mosque throws some meal into the water, and the fish jump high to catch it, a great living pyramid, of which those which jump the highest form the pinnacle. The tradition is that Abraham as a child fished in the tank; hence the fish were considered sacred. No single one has been caught or killed to this day. Indeed, death would overtake the man who transgressed this law." Protection From Lightning. Sir Oliver Lodge stated that the problem of securing protection from lightning consisted in fuding the best method of dissipating the enormous energy of the flash, but that it was not wise to get rid of the energy too quickly. A thin iron wire is considered the best lightning conductor from the electrical point of view, but it is almost impossible to protect a building from lightning unless it is completely enveloped in a metal cage. It is by no means true that a building is safe when provided with a conductor reaching up to the highest part of the building. The Origin of Grocer- Grocer appears in Hollnished's Chronicle, 1580, as "grosser," and in other mediaeval records it is sometimes written "engrosser" and was applied to the splicers and pepperers who were wholesale dealers in various spices—that is, who dealt en gros—in large quantities, as distinguished from "regrators," who were retail dealers. The Grocers' company first adopted the word grocer in 1373, when the splicers and pepperers allied themselves into a single corporation—London Express. "They have named the baby after Uncle Belshazzar." "Has Uncle Belshazzar money?" "Do you suppose they liked the name?"-Pittsburg Post. Mrs. Benham-Every time I sing to the baby he cries. Benham-He gets his ability as a musical critic from my side of the house.-New York Press. Prosperity demands of us more prudence and moderation than adversity. A Legend By F. TOWNSEND SMITH When I was abroad last summer I visited a German American friend of mine who had got rich in America making beer and with the proceeds bought one of those ruined castles on the Rhine, repaired it and spent his summers there. We were sitting one afternoon in a room facing the west. The weather being warm, the blinds were closed to keep out the sun. Seeing what I supposed to be a silver coin on the floor, I arose, went to it and was about to pick it up when I saw that it was one of those little round sun images that will come through a chink. Shuster, my host, laughed at me and said: "That reminds me-of a legend about this castle. It was formerly owned by Baron Hugner. The story goes that the baron was a great gambler. When he succeeded to the castle a lot of money went with it. You see, it lies on one of two hills, and a road has always led between them down to the river. This road was frequented by merchants who took goods down to the Rhine for shipment by water. When the baron saw a party of them in the distance he had only to swoop down on them, levy a tribute of some 25 to 50 per cent of the value of their goods for toll, and there you are. "This baron I was telling you about—Hubert Hugner was his name—inherited the property just about the time that people got virtuous, and it wasn't considered any more the way for a nobleman to rob. He did it after this by serving the sovereign, and when his king pounced upon a state or a duchy or something like that the baron got a slice. "Well, as I was saying, Baron Hugner was rich, a gambler and withal virtuous. He gambled all day, and he gambled all night. Now, the legend has it that the devil had for centuries been interested in the wealth the baron had extorted from the merchants and wanted his share. But he didn't want it in money. He has no use for material, only spiritual things. What he wanted for his share of the plunder was a soul, and the soul he had set his villainous heart on was Baron Hubert Hugner. "The way the devil managed to get a hold on the baron was through his passion for play. Whenever Hugner gambled the devil stood behind him and so influenced him to make his bets that gradually every bit of the gold that the Hugners had for centuries taken from the merchants went by the board. Then one day when the baron had lost it the devil came into the room disguised as a Jew and told him that he would discount his note for a large sum without either security or interest. When Hugner came to find out what the devil wanted in lieu of security and interest it was the usual thing Satan hungers for -his soul. "The transaction was completed, the consideration—the soul—to be delivered six months after date without grace. The baron was furnished with a thousand pieces of gold, with which he went on gambling and gradually recovered all he had lost, getting his financial affairs into a satisfactory condition a few days before his note came due. "The night before Hugner's soul was to be delivered the baron had a dream. He dreamed that an angel appeared to him and said: 'Tomorrow Satan will claim your soul in lieu of his interest in the plunder exacted in the past by your ancestors from merchants. It is not meet that he should reap this benefit. Tomorrow when he comes for you tell him that you can win money from him without even a piece of money so big as a head of a pin. He will demur to that. Then offer to bet him the soul of your oldest son that you can do what you have said." "When the baron awoke it seemed that he had really seen the angel and received the advice. Hugner was scarcely out of bed before a stranger called and asked to see him. The baron recognized at once the fiend who had called for his soul. With a faint hope he obeyed the instructions of his dream. The devil accepted the challenge, and they sat down before a board used on that day something like faro. The devil dealt and, seeing what he thought was a silver coin on the green, turned up a card that won. Without examining the coin he threw the baron one of equal value. "I would respectfully call your attention," said the baron, "to the fact that what you thought was a coin is only a round sun spot coming in through a chink in the window blind." "Upon my word," said the devil, "I believe you are right." "I think we are quits," pursued the baron, 'and my soul is my own." "The devil answered never a word, but got up from the table, went out of the door and never returned. But that night he sent a fierce storm of lightning and hall that partly destroyed the castle, and it had never been occupied till I came here myself." My host assured me that all of the people at the foot of the Schloss knew of this legend and that most of them believed it. It is these legends that make the ruins of German castles more interesting than they would be were they mere piles of stone and mortar. I spent quite awhile with my friend the baron, and my fascination for his home steadily grew till my departure. James H Winsow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. THE TWELFTH AND James H. FUNERAL Hiring, Livery Carriages hired for funerals, Horses and carriages kept in guaranteed. Business at 1132 office branch at 222 More street Telephone for Office, Main 2 Telephone call for Stable, M OUR STABLES IN Where I can accommodate you. Call and inspect our new and J. H. DABNEY, Prop., Phone, Main 3200. NEW YORK 1506 7th Fresh Car ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST FAVORABLE FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Hiring, Livery and Sale Stable. 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Main et, Alexandria, Va. 1727. Main 1426-5. FREEMAN'S ALLEY, Horses. modern stable. 1132 Third Street N. W. Carriages for Hire. DY KITCHEN St. N. W. Indies Daily Good Taffy 10c lb. $1.00 gal. 30c qt. want sixty volunteers to help nurse your white comrades who are suffering with yellow fever." He commanded, "Volunteers, three paces to the front! March!" Every man of that line stepped to the front. But wait! Mark well the sequel to such Christian heroism. It was only a short time before word came to the colonel that half of his men who had volunteered to nurse their white comrades had been taken down with yellow fever. A number of them had died of that terrible disease, and thirty more nurses were wanted to take their places. Again the colonel called out his black soldiers in line. He told them what had happened, and again he commanded: "Volunteers, three paces to the front! March!" And again every man of that line stepped to the front. BURN YOUR BRIDGES. We Are So Constituted That When a Retreat Is Left Open We Are Apt to Turn Back. Young men often make the mistake when they start on an important undertaking of leaving open a way of retreat if things go too hard, says Orson Swett Marden in Success Magazine. No one can call out his greatest reserves, do the greatest thing possible to him, while he knows that if the battle gets too hot he has a line of retreat still left open. Only when there is no hope of escape will an army fight with that spirit of desperation which gives no quarter. Many a great general in his march on the enemy has burned his bridges behind him, cut off his only possible retreat, for the bracing, encouraging effect upon himself and his army, because he knew that men only call out their greatest reserves of power when all retreat is cut off and when fighting desperately for that which they count dearer than life. We are so made that as long as there is a chance to retreat, as long as there are bridges behind us, we are tempted to turn back when the great test comes. "Will you hold this fort?" asked General Rosecrans of General Pierce at Stone river. "I will try, general." "Will you hold this fort?" "I will die in the attempt." "That won't do. Look me in the eye, sir, and tell me if you will hold this position." "I will!" said General Pierce, and he did. The Cow Decided A peasant living in the village of Predseil, 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 Predseil and milked. Then if it goes of its own accord to the plaintiffs 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 lane which led it a few minutes later into the peasant's stable—Chicago News. Johnny O'Neil and Kitty Bowers were two young things who loved each other and wished to marry. But Johnny, who was but twenty years old, had nothing laid up, and Kitty's father didn't purpose to support his daughter and her husband too. So he forbade the match. Philip Bowers was a farmer who prided himself on having made himself comfortable by hard work and good judgment. "You've got to begin," he said to his would be son-in-law, "the way I began. I was a farm hand, and of every dollar I earned I saved a half. When I got a small lump together I loaned it at a big interest till I'd got enough together to buy this farm, part cash and part mortgage. I had to live close to pay the mortgage, but I did it, and now I'm prosperous." "Didn't luck have anything to do with it?" asked Johnny. "Not a bit. Never had any luck in my life. What I've got I've made in spite of huck." Johnny asked Kit to meet him out on a projecting corner of her father's farm to talk matters over. They chose this spot because it was far from the house and they were not liable to interruption there. It was an unproductive piece of ground that had been tacked on to the farm in order to sell it. Johnny and Kit looked at the situation and saw no comfort in it. John had no one to help him, and Kit knew her father too well to expect any help from him. There was not $20 to be scraped together between the two. Kit said she would wait, but John, who was an impatient fellow, didn't wish to wait. He said that to go about the problem of life as Mr. Bowers proposed would be impossible to a man of his disposition. He told Kit that he would go out into the world and do what he could. She could wait for him or not, as she chose. If he had any luck he would come back and claim her; if not, she might marry some one else in case she got a good offer. Kit bade him goodly with streaming eyes and went home, while he stood looking after her. When she reached a point where she would pass from his view she turned, threw him a kiss, which he returned, and then she disappeared. The only consolation Johnny had was his pipe. He took it out of his pocket, lilled it and sat down on the ground for a smoke. It was one of those warm sultry days that sometimes come just before the collapse of summer. Johnny sank lower and lower on the ground till at last he was sprawled at full length. Then he turned on his side with his nose not two inches above the earth. "Some one," he said to himself, "must have spilled kerosene here. I can smell it." He put his nose flat down on the surface and sniffed. The odor was unmistakable. He moved a short distance, sniffed again and got the same odor. After testing several locations he found that the odor was strongest where he had first smelled it, but it was so scattered that it could not have come from the overturning of a can of kerosene. Johnny had discovered coal oil on Mr. Bower's ground. That night he returned with a spade and dug a hole where he had first detected the odor. The deeper he dug the more perceptible the odor. When he was satisfied he filled the hole, obliterated the marks of it and went away. A few days later Farmer Griggs, owning land adjoining the Bowers farm, landed with Bowers for the corner of the farm on which John and Kitty had parted and bought it for a song. It was deeded to Griggs, who deeded it to John O'Nell and a man he had induced to advance the money for its purchase. One morning Mr. Bowers saw preparations for boring on the property he had sold. He was much interested. All day he could hear the noise of the boring. Then there was a stopping of the work for two months, at the end of which time it was recommenced. After several of these stops, covering a period of nearly a year, Mr. Bowers heard something that astonished him. Rushing out to where the men were boring, he saw a stream of oil shooting up toward the sky. Bowers was much disgruntled that some one had discovered oil on his property and had got it from him for a paltry sum. He tried to find out who were the lucky parties, but failed. Meanwhile the Eagle Oil company was organized, but the well was soon sold out to the Universal Oil company and was merged into its extensive properties. One day Johnny O'Nell appeared at the Bowers farm dressed in city clothes and with all appearance of prosperity. Indeed, he drove up in a $7500 automobile. He said he came for Kitty and after a showing of his assets to her father had no difficulty in getting her. Just before the young man's departure Mr. Bowers asked: "How did you do it, Johnny?" "Luck," replied Johnny as he was whirled away. After Johnny and Kilt were married Mr. Bowers made another attempt to discover how Johnny had made his fortune. He received no more explicit reply than before. John knew the old man would never forgive him for getting the better of him. THE VEILED PROPHET. Was Most Noted Impostor of the Middle Ages, Duping His Followers by the Art of Jugglery. The celebrated "Veiled Prophet" of history was a Moslem fanatic whose real name was Haken Ibn Hashem. He was born about the middle of the eighth century and became the most noted impostor of the middle ages. He pretended that he was an embodiment of the spirit of the "living God" and, being very proficient in jugglery (which the ignorant mistook for the power to work miracles), soon drew an immense number of followers around him. He always wore a gold mask, claiming that he did so to protect the mortals of this earth, who, he said, could not look upon his face and live. At last, after thousands had quitted the city and even left the employ of the Caliph al Mohdi to join the fanatical movement, an army was sent against the "Veiled Prophet," forcing him to flee for safety to the castle at Keh, north of the Oxus. Finally, when ultimate defeat was certain, the prophet killed and burned his whole family and then threw himself into the fames, being entirely consumed, except his hair, which was kept in a museum at Bagdad until the time of the crusades. He promised his faithful followers that he would reappear to them in the future dressed in white and riding a white horse. WANTED HIS PAY. The Husky Jamaican Didn't Care to Work For Nothing. An English naval officer tells of being on a war vessel which took provisions to St. Kitts, one of the British West India islands. A hurricane had left many of the inhabitants in a destitute or even starving condition. Hungry crowds gathered at the wharf, but refused to help unload the food that was to be given to them unless paid for their work. A similar story sheds light on the Jamaican negro. Some years ago a hurricane devastated the island, and a large relief sum was raised, much of it in England and the United States. The committee having charge of this fund sent a wagon load of lumber to a husky black man whose house had been scattered over the parish. He and his family were living in a rude shack, made out of odds and ends. "What's that fur?" he asked of the men who were unloading the material in front of his patch of ground. "That's for your new house," was the reply. "It's from the relief fund and won't cost you anything." "Who's goin' to build mah house?" "You are, if anybody does." "Who's goin' to pay me fur mah work?"—Waynesboro Record. An Old Garret on a Stormy Day. I know no nobler forage ground for a romantic, ventsuresome, mischievous boy than the garret of an old family mansion on a day of storm. It is a perfect field of chivalry. The heavy rafters and dashing rain, the piles of spare mattresses to carouse upon, the big trunks to hide in, the old white coats and hats hanging in obscure corners like ghosts, are great! And it is so far away from the old lady who keeps rule in the nursery that there is no possible risk of a scolding for twisting off the fringe of a rug. There is no baby in the garret to wake up. There is no "company" in the garret to be disturbed by the noise. There is no crochety old uncle or grandma, with their everlasting "Boys, boys!" and then a look of horror.—Donald G. Mitchell. Jack Sheppard as a Text. Jack Sheppard had a great hold upon the imagination of the people of his time. The fact that 200,000 people witnessed his execution at Tyburn on Nov. 18, 1724, "upon the free that bears twelve times a yeare" is some witness to his grim popularity. But one of the strangest tributes ever paid him was the sermon preached upon him in a London church. "Oh, that ye were all like Jack Sheppard!" begin the preacher, to the stupefaction of his congregation. He went on to draw a parallel between things of the flesh and those of the soul and to point out that the genius shown in housebreaking might have been stowed upon "picking the locks of the heart with the nail of repentance."—London Standard. Sure on One Point "Do you believe that great wealth has a tendency to keep a man out of heaven?" queried the party who was addicted to the conundrum habit. "I am not prepared to express an opinion on that subject," answered the student of human nature. "but I know that great wealth has kept many a man out of the penitentiary."—Chicago News. Mark Twain's Definitions It is told of Mark Twain that during a conversation with a young lady of his acquaintance he had occasion to mention the word drydock. "What is a drydock, Mr. Clemens?" she asked. "A thirsty physiclan," replied the humorist. Stuttered Out the Child's Name. Flannery—It seems his full name is Dinnis K. K. K. Casey. What's all thim K's fur? Finnegan—Nothin'. 'Twas the fault of his godfather stutterin' whin. he tried to say "Dinnis Casey."—Philladelphia Ledger. Sooner or later the world comes around see the truth and do the right—Huland. [Copyright, 1910, by Associated Literary Press] Joseph Skater was in the lightning rod business. He could talk lightning for half an hour with only four intervals for breath. When Mr. Slater got the job of rodding a building he proceeded to cheat and lie. He would cheat as to the amount of the material used, and he would lie about the protection that might be expected. He started in a poor man, and he got rich by lying and cheating. Never for a moment did his conscience trouble him. He sang as he drove his wagon around the country, and he whistled as he worked away on the roof of house or barn. On one of his happy jaunts around the country Mr. Skater discovered a widow. He discovered forty of them, for that matter, but this was a particular widow. She wasn't so very old, but she was so homely as to be startling. He had seen tens of thousands of women, but never one to compete with the Widow Allbright. She knew she was homely, and she owned up to it, and that was also something Mr. Skater had never heard of before. She had a daughter eight years old, and the girl was even homelier than the mother. "How did your husband come to marry you?" asked the lightning man in a voice tinctured with sympathy. "He was a little bit daft from birth," was the reply. "You have a very tidy little farm here?" "Yes. Widowers and old bachelors come and look the farm over, but when they come to see me and Anna they hurry away." "Mrs. Allbright, I shall take your case under advisement. You are not to blame for your looks. The homely people ought to have a fair deal. I shall try to get you one." It was curious that such a selfish man as Mr. Skater should think of the interests of any one else, but as he went his way the matter bothered him. He kept thinking and thinking, and it was two weeks before he came that way again and said: "Widow, you have a creek on your farm. It rises from a spring in a marsh. You know what petroleum is, of course. Petroleum is going to be found in the marsh and creek." "But I have never seen any there," she replied. "Because the psychological moment had not arrived. It will arrive in three or four days. Three or four days later than that men will arrive—various sorts of men. Would you care for riches?" "X-0-0" "Just so. You want some one to love you and call you pet names, eh? Just want to stay right here and take comfort? A wise decision." "I didn't say I wanted to get married again." protested the widow. "No, no, but none of us can afford to miss a good thing in this world. Love is greater than riches. Mrs. Allbright, you may be offered $5,000 for this farm, which is worth about $2,000." "Then I'll take it." "Then don't you do anything of the kind. There will be an offer of marriage. What you want to do is to accept that. You want to be petted. That girl wants a father. A husband and father is worth more than $5,000. No sale, remember. A husband or nothing." "But how is the petroleum going to get into the spring?" was asked. "Widow, there are many mysterious things, connected with the lightning rod business. This is one of them. The petroleum will appear in good time. So will the men. So shall I. One day nature sends us a thunderstorm; the next day it is a hurricane; the next she causes the earth to quake and pour out petroleum. It is for us poor mortals to take advantage of such things when possible." The petroleum appeared on the creek. It was sniffed and sighted by a traveler where it crossed the highway. In two days thirty men were sniffing and following the creek to its source. They called at the house. All the widow could say was that the petroleum had suddenly appeared. Those thirty men looked at the widow and her child and turned away. Then they turned back to make offers to lease the farm, to buy it outright, to drill for oil on royalty. No enthusiasm on the part of the widow. She didn't care for money. The "find" was announced in the papers, and the thirty men became fifty. There were gushers gushing 1,000 barrels of oil per day not fifty miles away. The widow was offered as high as $10,000 cash for the farm, but she shook her head. Men were going and coming when Mr. Skater drove up with one seated beside him. They went up to the spring, heard the talk and then entered the house. The man started back at sight of the widow, but recovered a moment later. An offer of $15,000 had just been made for the farm. Mr. Skater left the couple alone for an hour. Then he was asked to gallop his horses for a preacher, and there were a marriage ceremony and a scattering of disappointed speculators. No, the petroleum didn't last over two weeks, but then the widow was as good as she was homely, and you can't get a divorce in any state in the Union just because you got married in a hurry to become the owner of a petroleum ranch. A GROTESQUE BIRD. Remarkable Assortment of Colors and Peculiar Shaped Beak of the Brazilian Toucan. The very peculiar looking Brazilian bird, the toucan, has a body about as big as that of a good sized parrot, but its beak is very different and easily its dominant feature, though this bird is by no means lacking in bright and striking colors. The toucan's beak is half as long as its body, and it is broad and thin and set on edge vertically, shaped something like a blunted scythe, with the slightly curving, rounded edge on top and ending with a hook point turned downward—a remarkable beak in size and shape—and this beak is tinted with a remarkable assortment of colors, purple and red and green and yellow, while around the beak at the head runs a line of black. The eyes of the toucan are surrounded by circles of a bright light blue, and on its breast, regularly outlined. Is a broad and deep expanse of bright yellow in size and shape in proportion to the bird about the same as the generous expanse of shirt front shown by a man in evening dress with his waistcoat cut low and well rounded out at the bottom, this show of yellow being edged with a red line. The toucan's body for the bulk of it is black or a very deep blue black, but around at the base of the tall run two bands of color, one red and one white. It is not a song bird. It is sold as a pet, not for children, but to adults, and it is more often fancied by men than by women. It takes $25 to $50 to buy a toucan.—New York Sun. ROD AND LINE WON. Contest Between a Strong Swimmer and an Expert Angler. A novel contest took place some time ago at the Endinburgh corporation baths between one of the strongest swimmers in Scotland and a well known angler. The contest occurred in a pool eighty feet long and forty feet wide. The angler was furnished with an eleven foot trolling rod and an undressed silk line. The line was fixed to a girth belt, made expressly for the purpose, by a swivel immediately between the shoulders of the swimmer at the point where he had the greatest pulling power. In the first trial the line snapped. In the second the angler gave and played without altogether slacking line, and several porpoise dives were well handled. The swimmer then tried cross swimming from corner to corner, but ultimately was beaten, the match ending with a victory for the rod and line. Another contest took place in which the angler employed a very light trouting rod ten feet long and weighing only six and one-half ounces, the line being the same as that used with the trolling rod. The swimmer, whose aim evidently was to smash the rod, pulled and leaped into the water. He was held steadily, however, and in about five minutes was forced to give in. The rod was again successful. At the finish both competitors were almost exhausted. Want Their Children Thieves WANT Their Children Thieves. The Kakha Khels, a tribe that inhabits the country of the Khyber pass, in northern India, are thieves and consider thieving a most honorable occupation. A young woman of the Kakha Khel will not look at a young man who would like to become her husband unless he is proficient in the art. The dearest wish of a mother is that her little boy may become a cunning thief. Every child is concecrated, as it were, at its birth to crime. A hole is made in the wall similar to that made by a burglar, and the mother passes the infant backward and forward through the hole, singing in its ear: "Be a thief! Be a thief! Be a thief!" They are probably the only tribe in India who glorify peculation and raise it to the dignity of a regular calling.—Christian Herald. Jenny Lind as a Child. Jenny Lind as a child of three years was the lark of her parents' house. As a girl of nine she attracted the attention of all lovers of music and entered the Stockholm conservatory as a pupil. Her continuous studies at so tender an age caused the sudden loss of her voice, and for four full years she pursued her theoretical and technical studies, when suddenly the full sweet sounds came back, to the delight, as every one knows, of thousands for many years. To Show It Off. "The Cross of the Legion is a wonderful thing for health." "How's that?" "There's nothing like it to encourage long promenades in the park."—Filgende Blatter. Another Version The latest rendering of the Burns lines, "Oh, bad some power," etc., is given in a London evening paper thus: "Oh, bad some power the gifte gle us to see some folk before they see us." Parental Blunder. "I know it's ridiculous for me to powder my face so thickly," said the flashing brunette, "but my parents named me Pearl, and I've got to live up to the name."-Chicago Tribune. Happier Days. "My poor fellow, were you always a tramp?" "No, mum. Onct I wuz known as a man about town."—Louisville Courler-Fournal. JOSEPH H. STEWART, ATTORNEY. Supreme. Court of the District of Columbia, holding Probate Court. No. 18240, 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 Fannie Henderson, 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 2d day of August, A, D. 1912, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 2d day of August, 1911 DANIEL P. SEATON. 1013 T Street N. W. Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. JOS. H. STEWART, Attorney. Afue McDowell Attorney and Counselor-at-Law 503 D street, Northwest Residence 475 N street, Northwest Phone, Office M 2874 Residence N 2546 practices in all courts Houses and Lots For Sale and Official Papers Executed by JAMES F. ARMSTRONG, LL. B., Notary Public and Manager of the Fairmount Heights Real Estate and Home Saving Association, Fairmount Avenue and Wilson Street, Fairmount Heights. Office Hours: 6 to 8 a.m., 6 to 9 p. m. All holidays. Direction: Take District Line cars for Chesapeake Junction, get off at 61st Street N. E., go north two squarea. ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 1917 4th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. TYREE'S Compound Syrup of Hyphesphites Hyphospiltes We claim for this prepara tion the reliability insured by the use of pure chemicals, skilfully combinea. A valuable remedy in general Debility, and fortifies the system against the rapid waste of Pulmonary and Scrofulous diseases. It is one of the Best Tonies for persons in advanced years. 15th and H Sts., N. E. OPEN ALL NIGHT Where you change the cars for Chesapeake Junction. Ruben GeorgeWashington Tonsorial Artist THE ONLY FIRST CLASS ONE IN THE PARK EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS 1936 4th STREET, N. W. Mrs. Jennie Washington HAIR WORK-MASSAGING MANICURING TRANSFORMATION . PUFFS SWITCHES 326 oakdale Place. N.W. 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 St. N. W. North Mountain Sana- torium FOR COLORED CONSUMPTIVES SITUATED AT NORTH MOUNTAIN BERKELY CO., W. VA. Elevation 1200 Feet P. Franklin, Samuel Gray. Supterintendent Medical Director For further information apply to Dr. Sam'l Gray Mattinburg, W. Va. Christian Xander's FAMOUS Virginia Glarets $2.00, 2.50, 3.00 and $4.00 a dozen. Only at Family Quality House 909 7th St Phone M.274 NoBranch Houses Painless Extraction of Teeth Filling and Crowning Dr. Robert L. Peyton SURGEON DENTIST First Class Work Guaranteed 1229 Pennsylvania Ave.N.W. Washington,D.C. Gas Administered Hours 9 to 5 Cars to the Northeast Section and suburbs pass the door THE Astoria Pharmacy (W. Armstrong) fresh Drugs Third and Gts. Y. W. Drugs and Prepararitons always fresh Phone Main 3252 If you want first-class printing done in the most artistic manner, send it to W. Calvin Chase, Jr., for estimates. Office, 1109 Eye Street, Northwest, residence 1212 Florida Avenue, Northwest. Phone N. 2642 Y, M. 4078 Every job will entitle you to a free notice in The Bee. Under New Porters' 103-5 6th ST NEAR REFRESHMENTS BUFFET THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE-IT IS STEEL HEATING BAR LADIES LOOK! Every hair if shampoo straighten the ing bar which irons the hair, is alone, put into the Aluminum Comb is easily detached fied the comb goes back into place and is held The Magic Heater is also suitable for cu hand bag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., For New Manager ers' Exch 15 6th STREET N NEAR PA. Avenue FRESHMENTS OF EVERY VARI Buffet Service Under New Management Porters' Exchange THE MAGIC AND HAIRS MAILED ANYWHERE SEND MONEY BY POST LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a Magic dries the hair, removing the straighten the curlest head of hair. It burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never hung on the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. It is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Lately today. oo Drier Co., Minneapolis LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxuriant head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. ed the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. → The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a hand bag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. P. PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Printing. FIRST CLASS HAIR CUT AND SAAVE-EVERY INSTRUMENT STERILIVED BEFORE AND AFTER USING-ELECTRIC MASSAGE A SPECIALTY Wm. McMullen 1026 YOU STREET,N. W. MOORE'S Original Concert Co. Will Play Concerts, Sunday Schools,Benevolent Societies, Churches 810 F STREET, N.W. Harold's father was in the habit of giving $1 a Sunday to the church. This was put in a numbered envelope in the collection plate and the amount credited to him on the church books. Mr. T. was away for the summer and on his return inclosed his arrears in the envelope and intrusted it to Harold to put on the plate. When the little boy came home from church he said proudly, "I put an awful lot of money on the plate this morning—morn'n anybody else, I guess." "You got the envelope there all right?" asked his father carelessly, for Harold had been almost afraid to carry so much money. "Oh, yes," he said, "but I took the envelope off when I got there and just put the money on the plate in my hand. Nobody'd have known how much I gave if I'd left it in the envelope" Funeral of Mr. Joseph Avery. Mr. Joseph Avery, who was suddenly stricken a few days ago at his work in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, died of the attack of paralysis. His funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, from St. Mary Chapel, Twenty-third street Northwest, and was largely attended by his many friends and fellow employes, among whom was Capt. Bain, chief of the division of which he worked. The pall-bearers were Messrs. R. DeLaney, Wm. Rey, Samuel Smith and W. J. Jessop, of the Bureau. Rev. O. L. Mitchell officiated, assisted by Rev.-A. W. H. Collier. Interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery Management Exchange TREET N. W. A. Avenue OF EVERY VARIETY Service THOMAS REDMON, Proprietor THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER: AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. Lady can have a beautiful and luxuriant head of hair uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath she uses the hair, removing the dandruff, and it will be the cutiest head of hair. Because the comb is never heated. The steel heat of the flame of the alcohol or gas heater, from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated by a turn of the handle. Mering irons, has a cover and can be carried in a Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Minneapolis, Minnesota. A MAGIC CLUB. Village Sorcerer Performs Rites Over Curious Decoy Used by the Native Fishermen of Hawaii. "Lau melomelo" is the name of a decoy used by the native fishermen of Hawaii. It is made of the hardest wood to be found on the islands and is carved and rubbed till it assumes the shape of a club with a little knob at the smaller end, to which the line is tied. The club is from one to three feet long. A village sorcerer performs certain rites over it over a sacred fire. After this is done the club is magic, and the fisherman must be extremely careful of it. If a woman should step over it or enter a canoe in which it lies the club would lose all its power and would be useless ever afterward. After the club has been charmed the fisherman mixes candlenut and cocoanut meat, bakes it and ties the mixture in a wrapper of cocoanut fiber. At the fishing grounds the club is covered with the olly juice of the stuff and is then lowered carefully to the bottom. The scent of the baked nut meat attracts certain kinds of fish, which soon gather and begin to nibble at the club. As soon as enough fish are around the decoy a small bag shaped net is lowered very gently until its mouth is just over the club. The latter is then pulled up carefully and cunningly till it is within the bag. The fish are so eager for the stuff with which the club is covered that they follow it into the net without fear. As soon as all the fish are in it a fisherman dives and closes the mouth of the net, whereupon the rest haul it up quickly. THE MIDDLE AGED MAN. Finding Happiness In a Life That to Youth Is Irksome. "Younger people," said the middle aged man, "want variety. They want to be always on the go. Routine galls them. They hate to have to do the same thing over and over and over again day after day. "They want to go somewhere or do something different all the time. Older people are happiest in a life of routine, most disturbed when variety is thrust upon them. "For myself I welcome my daily task, endlessly repeated and always the same. I should be lost without it; disturbed if it were changed. A life of habit suits me best. I like the old scenes—familiar friendly surroundings. I don't want to change. "Nor do I want much outside pleasure. In fact, I think I should be best suited with none. I like my groove. It fits me, and I fit it. I don't want change. I just want to be left alone to work in my accustomed ways. It is in my groove that I am most comfortable. I like a life of labor and routine. "And could there come to one a greater blessing? Nature and the customs of men enforce routine upon us whether we like it or not. In youth this irks us, but in our maturer years in a life of routine, in the undisturbed enjoyment of familiar labor, we may find our greatest happiness."—New York Sun. The One to Pay. When she was Lady Randolph Churchill, Mrs. George Cornwallis-West consented to electioneer for Mr. Ashmead-Bartlett in his first parliamentary campaign. Mr. Ashmead-Bartlett was married to the Baroness Burdett-Coutts, a very rich woman, who was nearly forty years his senior. Lady Randolph, with her beauty and charms, did splendid work for the candidate. To a group of farmers she said one day: "Won't you promise me to vote for Mr. Ashmead-Bartlett?" "My lady," said a red faced farmer, with a chuckle, "we'll all vote for him if every vote 'll be paid for with a kiss." "Thank you very much," said Lady Bandolph. "Your offer is accepted. I'll send for the Baroness Burdett-Coutt at once." Deserted Their Towns. So late as the end of the seventeenth century the inhabitants of Ceylon were in the habit of deserting their towns. Their customs are described in the narrative of Captain Robert Knox, who for nineteen years, from 1600 to 1679, was a captive among them. He speaks of several towns as lying desolate owing to the fact that their inhabitants had forsaken them. This they did if many of them fell sick, and two or three died soon after one another, thinking that it was a visitation of the evil one. Some of them came back when they thought the evil spirits had departed. A Queer Creature And why should the seal's breeding place be styled a rookery? It looks as if this strange creature is only a fish in common parlance while at sea. On land (or ice) he is classed popularly with animals or birds.—Exchange. Gratitude. Kind Lady - My poor man, what would you do with the money if I gave you a penny? Tired Hobo—Madam, I'd buy a picture postcard an' write yer a note o' thanks.—Cleveland Leader. Ignorance when it is voluntary is criminal.—Johnson. 3 Piece Parlor Suites at PHENOMENAL Reductions These Handsome Par. or Suites, including new styles, are to be, so much reduced you cannot possibly overlook the opportunity to buy now WHEN IN DOUBT, BUY OF HOUSE and HERRMANN 7th and I Streets, N. W. AVERY C LL TRAL AVERY COLLEGE TRAINING SCHCOL 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. The institution offers young contunities to acquire skilled knowledge the following gainful occupations: ing, domestic science and an interne The Lincoln Memorial Hospitation, offers excellent chances to the professional nurses. Uniforms, be and text books are given free, and The buildings are heated by stu plant, and has a modernly equip to all parts of the building. Nine penses in the trades department; are no charges. Catalogues are no cations to 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. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPAREL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER ROUGHT. 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. H. K. FULTON THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE, MRS. S. R. WORMLEY, Proprietress. Salads Made to Order. Notions. School Supplies. Gent's Furnishing. Magazines and Periodicals. Plain Sewing. Appliances. Laundry. Cut Flowers, and Dry Cleaning. High School, and College Penntana. Phone North 1763. 406 Florida Ave. N. W. Washington, D. O. Bring your job work to The Best office, or address W. Calvin Chase Jr., 1109 Eye street N. W., or 121. Florida avenue N. W. "The House of Plainly Marked Prices." We could tell you fifty reasons —why it will be to your advantage to buy Furniture and Carpets from us. Just one is sufficient We make it possible for you to have everything necessary for home comfort AT ONCE. 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