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IF IT'S NEWS, IT'S IN THE BEE, FOR THE BEE IS A NEWSPAPER. Congressional Library, THE BEE WASHINGTON Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper That's THE BEE VOL. XXXII NO. 29 WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY DECEMBER 23, 1911 WASHINGTON DINED The Historic Banquet Hall of Sumner a Scene of Wit and Eloquence—Dr. Washington Received an Ovation. His Gratitude Expressed—Judge Tunnell's Reminiscence of Sumner. The Most Brilliant Affair in the History of the Race—Those Who Attended. The old historic banquet hall in the Arlington Hote. Annex of Charles Sumner, Thursday, December 14, presented a scene that has never before been witnessed. The decorations could not have been surpassed. The cluster of flowers from one end of the banquet table to the other presented a scene of mid summer. The service was equal to that served to the ancient gods. The citizens and friends of Dr Booker T Washington demonstrated fully their appreciation for him and assured him of their confidence. esteem. love and loyalty DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Guest of Honor. From 7:30 to 8 o'clock an informal reception was held in the front parlor of the old Sumner mansion. Dr. Washington received an ovation when he entered on the arm of the chairman of the reception committee, Assistant United States Attorney General W. H. Lewis. It was in this parlor that the late Charles Sumner received his guests. When the distinguished editor entered every guest greeted him and gave him a hearty shake of the hand. At the conclusion of this informal reception, Charman Lewis arranged the tests in time two by two, headed by Dr. Washington, the guest, and Mr. Lewis, followed by the others, led to the banquet hall while the orchestra at Dr. Lewis recited. COLLECTOR CHARLES W. AND DURSON Principal Alter Dinner Speaker sweet march It gave the appearance of Hannibal returning from a Roman triumph and to be feasted by the gods. At the plate of each guest was a beautifully engraved card with his name. At the west side of the table were seated Dr. Washington, on his left was Mr. Lewis, the chairman of committee, and Register Napier, Collector of Internal Revenue Chas W. Anderson, of New York, was seated on his right. Assistant Superintendent R C Bruce, Judge R bert JAMES A. COBB. Committee of Arrangements. H. Terrell, Prof. H. T. Keeling, oft Kansas; at the south head of the table was seated Dr. W. Bruce Evans, and north head was seated Editor W. Calvin Chase. After the guests were seated the menu was served as follows: Menu. Martin Canape Moderne Cape Cods Amontillado Strained Chicken Okra Celery Olives Almonds Terrapin, Maryland. Sparkling Chambertin T. Cálvert & Co. Saddle of Mutton, Richelieu Green Peas Stuffed Tomatoes Sorbet Breast of Mallard Duck Fried Hominy Currant Jelly Salad Panachee Fancy Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Cheese Coffee. In Honor of Booker T Washington Dec 14, 1911. MR ROSCOF C BRUCE A Guest of Honor and a Pollshed Gentleman Between the courses the first to speak was Judge Robert H. Terrell, who gave a reminiscence of the hall in which the banquet was being served and the house. Judge Terrell's account of the life and services of the late Charles Sumner and those colored men who were prominently associated with him in his struggle for human freedom was most vivid and eloquent. Frequently his eloquence brought forth applause. The first toast was offered to the President of the United States, William Howard Tatt Every guest stood and cheered the name of Pres- DR JOHN R. FRANCIS Who Had Something to Say dont Tatt and drunk to his health. This was followed by a short address by ex-Senator P. B. S. Pinchback, who is always a welcome guest wherever he goes. He was greeted with applause. Collector Anderson, of New York, who is the Chesterfield after-dinner speaker, was next introduced, and his wit and humor were the life of the occasion. AUDITOR R. W TYLER. Our Sick and Absent Friend. Mr. Wilford Smith, one of the committee of the Jeanes Fund Board, gave an interesting talk. He was (Continued to page 5.) THE EDITOR HON. W. LEWIS. BISHOP BANQUETTED A Non-Partisan Reception to the Great Church Man—Presented a Loving Cup By His Friends. The reception and banquet to Bishop Alexander Walters, at Galbraith Church Thursday evening, December 14th, was an event that will be handed down to future generations as the greatest in the history of the church. Addresses in the main auditorium were made by Mr. James L. Neal, Napoleon Marshal, Esq., Major Moten, of Hampton, Va., and Prof. L. B. Moore. Prof. Kelly Miller, who came in late, presided at the banquet in the lecture room, where covers were laid for 200 guests. Before retiring to the banquet room, Rev. L. X. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan Church, in his usual eloquent manner, presented Bishop Walters, on behalf of the people, a large loving cup, valued at about two hundred dollars. It was a gem Bishop Walters made a most eloquent and touching reply, which was full of pathos, and a defense of his stand for the manhood rights of the colored American. At the conclusion of the speaking the invited guests repaired to the lecture room, where Caterer W. W. Martin had arranged a beautiful, decorated table Prot Kelly Miller presided, and the first speaker introduced was Mr W Calvin Chase. He was followed by Prof Geo. W. Cook, who delivered a common sense talk and to the point Dr. Waring was the next speaker, who said that he had regretted having voted for a former mayor of Baltimore, Md., and his next regret was having voted for President Taft. Dr Corrothers was the next speaker, and he said that he had nothing to ask of the Republican party, because that party was not true to the Negro THE ODD FELLOWS. Dr. Washington the Guest of Honor, Greater than a Mountain, Says Ex-Grand Master Houston. Dr. Booker T. Washington was also a guest at the Odd Fellows banquet last Thursday evening, December 14th. Dr Washington arrived at Odd Fellows' Hall after leaving a banquet given in his honor at the Arlington Hotel. He was given a great ovation when he entered the hall. Mr Samuel W Watson, who was toastmaster, gave way to ex-Grand Master Houston, who introduced Dr. Washington Among other things, Mr Houston said: That Dr. Washington was greater than a mountain, and the further away you are from the mountain the larger it is." He characterized Dr. Washington as the greatest leader the race ever had or ever will have. So great and flattering was the introduction given by the ex-Grand Master that Dr. Washington became somewhat embarrassed in reply. The affair was one of the best that has ever been given by that organization. The supper was served by W W Martin. ATTY. AND EDITOR CHASE - ENDORSED. Ethnolastic Meeting held Republicans of the Eighth District held a meeting last Tuesday evening, with Jesse Foster presiding, and indorsed W. Calvin Chase as a Taft delegate to the next National Republican convention. The W. Calvin Chase Republican Club of the Fifth District, Robert Brown, president, called a meeting in the district Thursday and indorsed W. Calvin Chase as a delegate to the next Republican Convention. BRADSHAWDELEGATE The Blaine Invincible Club Indorses Bradshaw—A Large Meeting of the Great Republican Club—Life of Mr. Bradshaw. At a meeting of the Blaine Invincible Club, held December 18, 1911, the following was unanimously adopted and the president and secretary were directed to sign and transmit the same to Mr. Bradshaw with the resolution which was adopted at the same time. Mr. Aaron Bradshaw, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: The Blaine Inviable Club, ever mindful of and holding in grateful remembrance those patriots who have, at all times, stood steadfast and true for equal opportunity and justice to all men, and being always ready and willing when the opportunity offers, to show to the world our heartfelt appreciation of the splendid motives which impelled these true friends of humanity in their successful efforts to obtain for their fellow citizens equal opportunity in life's battle. The Blaine Inviable Club unanimously tender to you its support, in the event you shall be One of the Most Active Republicans in the City, Candidate for Delegate to the National Republican Convention. come a candidate for Delegate to the National Republican Convention at Chicago, Ill., in June next. This Club and the colored people of the District of Columbia in honoring you, also honor themselves, and at the same time show to the world that gratitude is not dead. Your political history is the history of the Republican party of this District, and you stand near the top of the grand list of the makers of that splendid history—the most conspicuous example being the colored schools of this District. Nor are your services to the disabled veterans of the Union Army and their dependents rendered by you as chairman of the Board of Pension Appeals forgotten; nor will they ever be as long as a soldier of the Union lives. J. R. BOYD, FRANCIS WELLS. Pres. JOHN H. BURKE Sec. Chr., Cam. Com. Resolved. That this Culb appoint a committee of ten of its members to wait upon Mr. Bradshaw and urge him to become a candidate for Delegate, and to pledge him this Club's support with that of all other colored citizens of this District who appreciate unselfish devotion to principle and justice to all men. Life of Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw's father was Henry Bradshaw, of Gloucester County, New Jersey, who was of Quaker parentage, was one of the original anti-slavery men of his State; prior to the war of 1861-5, was vice-president of the "underground railroad" of New Jersey, and was one of the men who resisted the return of fugitive slaves, was a soldier of the Union. The son, Aaron, and the subject of this sketch, when about sixteen years of age, became a prominent factor in the Republican party of the District of Columbia. In 1868, was one of the organizers of the Fifth Ward Republican Club, and soon thereafter became a member of the District Republican Central Committee, was made chainran of the committee, and served as such for years. In the convention which nominated Hon. Sayles J. Bowen, the first Republican Mayor, Mr. Bradshaw was a prominent factor, and in the election of Mr. Bowen; great credit was given him for the masterly manner in which he conducted that portion of the work allotted to him. It is thought that the colored people of this District owe more to Mr. Bradshaw, perhaps with one exception and that exception being the Hon. Sayles J. Bowen, than any other man who has had to do with Republican politics in this District since 1867. The appointment of Geo. W. Cooper, a colored man and a veteran of the war, to the police force in 1868; the appointment of the first colored fireman; are some of the things in which Mr. Bradshaw bore a conspicuous part. In the contest for delegates in 1872 for the National Republican Convention, Mr. Bradshaw cast his vote for Prof. A. M. Green, a colored man, which vote elected Prof. Green, defeating Gov. Henry D. Cooke. However, the most conspicuous of his many acts of friendship for the colored people through all the years, was his advocacy of and insisting upon, the nomination of the late Appleton P. Clark, as alderman from the Fifth Ward. Through Mr. Bradshaw's efforts, Mr. Clark received the nomination and was elected to the Board of Aldermen and subsequently became chairman of the Committee on Schools, and the splendid school system which has done so much for the colored people of this District is due almost entirely to the efforts of Mr. Clark and the foundation made by him years ago when an alderman. Mr. Bradshaw's political activities have not been confined to the District of Columbia. The Hon. Sayles J. Bowen said of him in 1866: "I give my testimony to his uniting and unselfish devotion to the interests and welfare of the Republican party from the time I first knew him in 1867 to the present day." No personal sacrifice has been too great for him at any and all times to make, if he considered that the good of the party would be promoted thereby. And whatever success the party has achieved in this District, for whatever influence it may have exerted in the national affairs in the past, no other man is entitled to equal credit, if my opinion, with Mr. Bradshaw. This endorsement of Mr. Bradshaw by ex-Mayor Bowen is not necessary to the men of our party of the early days, but the younger people should be informed; if they do not already know, that they owe to Mr. Bowen and the men who sustained him in those trying days of the past, the great benefits they enjoy today, for it must be remembered that those were days of ostracism and prejudice and the man who publicly stood on the platform of the universal brotherhood of man, was indeed a brave one—such was Sayles J. Bowen and those who stood with him, and Mr. Bradshaw was not the least of them in ability to do things looking to the betterments of men. During the administration of General Arthur, Mr. Bradshaw was chairman of the Board of Pension Appeals. The opinions written by him while holding that position did much to liberalize the pension laws: the citation of one case alone, the claim of Catherine Hohman, a widow, endeared him to every veteran in the country, for in that opinion a rule was laid down which enabled thousands of meritorious dependent widows' claims to be allowed, and that decision merited and received the thanks of every veteran in the country, and thousands of widows of stricken soldiers of the Union thank Henry M. Teller for his selection of Mr. Bradshaw to that most important position, the chairman of the Board of Pension Appeals, Department of the Interior. The above is a part of the history of Aaron Bradshaw, who may become a candidate for Delegate to the National Republican Convention. Is there a veteran of the war or a colored man in this District who will not be glad to vote for him? We should hope not. ATTORNEY MARTIN OUT. Mr. W. C. Martin, who has been quite ill for some time with rheumatism, is able to be out again, greatly to the gratification of his many Odd Fellow friends and members of the bar. Mr. Martin has been confined to his home for several months. PARAGRAPHIC NEWS Important News Happenings of the Week DEVOTED TO GENERALINTEREST (Aby Miss G. B. Maxfield.) A Merry Christmas to you. The Postoffice Department profited to the extent of $12,000, which came as a result of dead letter sale from unclaimed pieces of mail. Dr. William E. Chancellor, formerly superintendent of schools in this city, has written a book entitled "History of the Presidents." The introduction is contributed by Speaker Clark. Mark Tully, State Treasurer of Kansas, says: "Kansas has the largest per capita wealth, based upon the assessed valuation, of any State in the Union. The per capita assessment valuation is $1,642.30. Mr. Booker T. Washington has been made one of the executors of the estate of the late Mr. Emmett Densmore, in Brooklyn, N. Y. This involves his also being one of the directors of the Garfield Tea Company, located in Brooklyn, N. Y. Horrifying details of a massacre of Armenian Christians by Turks in Anatolia, has been, received by letter sent to the Armenian Relief Society. The letter stated 3,500 have been slain, including men, women and children. The United States silver pattern dollar, dated 1776, and valued at $5,000, was exhibited at Chicago at the convention of the American Numismatic Association. The coin is owned by H. O. Granberg, of Wisconsin. It represents unquestionably the very first United States or United Colonies, as the confederation was originally known. The first Chinese chapel in this city, dedicated to the Christian religion was opened last Sunday. It is located at 207 John Marshall Place. Dr. George Ivan Chin, nephew of the Chinese Ambassador, and a convert to Christianity, officiated. President Taft accepted honorary membership in the Georgia Society, of New York. The membership was tendered to Mr. Taft because of his appointment of Chief Justice White and Associate Justice Lamar, both of whom were Southerners. Architects of the District are discussing the advisability of urging Congress to appropriate money for the construction of a Lincoln memorial in the form of a bridge across the Botomac, to the road leading to the National Cemetery at Arlington. Announcement was made this morning that Capt. Miss Salle Thompkins, the only woman commissioned as an officer in the Confederate army, was elected a Confederate veteran Miss Thompkins established and maintained at her own expense a hospital where 1,300 wounded and sick Confederate soldiers were treated between 1861 to 1865. Ground was broken last week for Washington's new city postoffice at Massachusetts Avenue and North Capitol Street. A gang of men with steam-shovel will push the work rapidly. Dr. W. J. Thompkins, a colored physician of Kan- as City, sued the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad and the Pullman Company for $50,000 damages. Thompson was making a trip from Kansas- city to McAulster, Okla., when he was ejected at Vinta, and forced to ride in a Jim Crow car, although he had a Pullman ticket. In a decision handed down in the United States Court. Judge S. Van Lalkewburg says "Railroad companies have a right to Jim Crow colored passengers when the State laws provide for separate cars." In Greensboro, N. C. during the month of November the white people lead in crime. The total number of arrests were 155. of this number 81 were white and 74 were Negroes. Last week the Juvenile Court established a record for the amount of money received in non-support cases to be paid to children who have been found in want. The amount received by families during the past week, through the tribunal, was $1,165. Washington, D. C., Dec. 18. Hon. W. Calvin Chase. 1109 Eye St. N. W. Washington, D. C. Honorable Sir: I read with the greatest gratification in the last edition of the Washington Bee the announcement of your candidacy as a delegate to the National Republican Convention, which convenes in the Windy City June 18, 1912, and also your coming out flatfootedly for President Taft's re-nomination. During his four years in office he has been the President of the whole people and not of any particular race and in so doing we as a race have received our share. As a man I have always admired you. I have differed with you at times, but have been bound to respect your opinions because of your honesty of purpose. With best regards, I am, yours very respectfully. JABEZ LEE. The 13th, 14th, 15th, 3d, 4th and 7th Districts will hold meetings next week. A big mass meeting of clubs will be held at True Reformers' Hall next month. DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE. The colored Democratic League has opened headquarters at the corner of Eleventh and R Streets N. W. 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Ave. NOW... . FOR TODAY ONLY, AT “" REDMAN’s. 7 Pure Creamery Butter, Ib... .35¢ Best Oiuaargarine, Ib.......20¢ Best New York Full Cream Cheese, Wb ..,.....2.......20€ Guaramteed Eges, doz........25¢ Fresh Eggs. doz.............40¢ The Best Fresh Roasted Cof- Fe agg tte Whe secceiecesiesesemniv a manda Best’ Green Tea, thy.........60¢ Mixed Tea. Ib...-7..........40¢ Full Line of Groceries ut Wholesale Prices. Prompt Delivery Service. “REDMAN'S . WHITE FRONT MARKET. »- 916 Louisiana Ave. N. W. = *Phone- M. 228. — SPECIALTIES FOR THE HOL- 3 IDAYS. NY . ea Phone. Lincoln .946. * We Give Cash Discount Checks, Good as Money, . .. WM. H. BURCH Dry Goods, “Notions, Ladies’ and Men‘s Furnishings. Sof 1] Street N. E. Ask for Union Made Overalls and J. B. C. Hosierv, Our Specialty. d-9-4t . PULLMAN. CLUB WHISKEY Bottled by . . JOHN CASEY . | gth&H Sts. NOW... - Oyt « Washington, D. C. s 3 CLOCK HOSPITAL. Southern Timepiece Co. “1207 H st. N.E ~ Clock Repairing, Watch Repairing, Jewelry Repairing, : CHRISTMAS GOODS. « d-Q-3t - CHRISTMAS CANDIES : CHRISTMAS CANDIES , Extra Goods : and Extra Prices. Perfumes just from New York—prices from 25 cents to $3.00 hox. "Paper in attractive packages. Just the thing for an X gift. + All kinds of fancy seis. Goods sent to all parts of the city. . °°. THE ASTORIA DRUG STORE 7. . Third and'G Sts. N. W.. - Cars pass the. door to all parts of the city ~~ ° . , PURE DRUGS A -SPECIALTY. a relephone; Main 4820-4821 - JAMES F. OYSTER BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS . THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY , Square, Stands: = ‘ + ‘ Center Market . Sth and K St. Market 900-902 PENNA. AVENUE _ Riggs Market WASHINGTON, D.C. ; « = GIFTS FOR THE MEN : Gifts for Xmas—when you give them, buy carefully. We have a great store full for the Man and Little : Men, ot : : ‘ . “to show them is pleasant—to suit you in your-choice ‘ fe ‘ts pleasanter. S Pe ge : - . PARKER-BRIDGET & CO# , : The Avenue and Ninth Street. . Lowneys . . zi Popular Candies TYREES, -- Cigars, sok75clb, * j * 25 in box $1.00. . It is surprising the variety of Xmas gifts you can find in our drug store. Gifts of such a nature that they ‘will be appreciated by those who receive them. You have the satisfaction of knowing that their reliability is.backed by our earnest endeavor to give the best service jn our power. 1 : We cannot tell all about them here. ~ “COME AND SEE.” - Here are just-a_ few reminders: Dainty Perfumes, Pocket Knives, Soaps. Safety Razors, Candies, Cigars. . TYREE & CO, ' # = ~ Fifteenth and H Streets Northeast. . ° Where You Change Cars. . Pedi AY B eduso ve PACORSETS ° _— fmesy |= ‘W. B. Reduso Corset brings agar wag well-developed figures into graceful, cso G slender lines. It reduces the hips / and abdomen from one to five inches, ae <a Simple in construction, the Reduso ‘45 ae —unhampered by straps or cumber~ / (4 vg some attachments of any sort, trans- i mae a forms the figure completely. ee Be A.) Wa ORES } 4, Fabrics are staunch woven, dur- Nii Wy Z able materials, designed to meet the Si Mi i demand of strain and long’ wear. TaN s There are several styles to suit the require- fi} i‘ \ . ments of all stout figures. i "4 b\\ Style 770 (as pictured) medium i He i . 2. high bust, long over hips and ab- i iH fi domen.. Made of durable coutil or "i ‘ld ara batiste, with lace and ribbon trim- it 5 ming. Three pairs hose supporters. dl Sizes 19 to 36. Price $3.00. mn l Other REDUSO models $3.00 : i per pair upwards to $10.00. a, W. B. Nuform and Erect Forma Corsets—in 2 series of per fect models, for all figures, $1.00 upwards to $5.00 per pane 5 - Sold at all stores, everywhere. WEINGARTEN BROS., Makers, 34th St. at Broadway, New York 7 , inert agi Ce VAT Vane 4h Y i f PO] Af | \ AU} A \ 3 i i La a ty | ‘ GASOLINE’ AND STRONG 15¢25¢—° AND KEROSENE END YOUR MANTLE TROUBLES If you light with Gas, Gasoline or Kerosene you will eventually use Block Mantles. Buy Mantles by name. Go to your dealer and say firmly, “I want Block' Mantles.” Dealers write for catalog to THE BLOCK LIGHT Co, 33 3 YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO makers of 5 BLOCK BLOCK : THE} |NNJexILIN) an YEE | MANTLES tor eale by Golde berg Defarinent Store, BE SF. Be Weaver Northwest Corner of Eleventh and You Streets : Boulevard i STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS : VISITORS TO THE CITY SHOULD TAKE THE CAR AT THE UNION STATION AND GET OUTAT THE DOOR OF THE CAFE The Place for First Class Services and the Place to Find all Washington Polite and accomodating waiters—Everything the market affords fish and Game in Season First class breakfast, lunch and dinner. Balls, parties, recep- ~ tions and private dinners served'in the large and commodious Gining-reoms up and downstairs® BRING YOUR FAMILY AND TRY OUR SPECIALS > W. W. MARTIN, Proprietor BEAUTIFUL HATR Is not a accident. © Care and attention are . : Necessary COCOLATUM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY HAIR FOOD iS WHAT YOU NEED TO STIMULATE GROWTH ERADICATE DANDRUFF,CLEANSE THE SCALP ANDIMAKE:THE HAIR,STRAIGHT, SOFT & SILKY Get a bottle today from your Druggist and note the improvement. Trial size 10c, onsale at all Drug Stores. IEEE EE aml A IE PTE BEN LOTT ETE, SSR SR CT 7 TA TT ~ 99 ; ® “Onyx és Hosiery Traps ‘3 Pp Mare “THE Best Hose for the entire family, Men, Women,and Children, canalways be found in the “Onyx’’ Brand. , FoR Quality, Style and Wear, get a rer of “Onyx” Hose in Cotton, Lisle, Silk Lisle or Pure Silk, from 25c. to $5.00 per pair—none genuine without trade-mark stamped on every pair. ~ Sold by all dealers. Lord &. Taylor - - New York . Wholesale Distributors ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AN. NOUNCEMENT. E, Voigt Manufacturing Jeweler, 72, Seventh Street N. W, Between G. and H—Established -1880-—Tele-. phone Main 242<—Avoid Hurry and Worry. . _ ¥ear after year Christmas week finas this store crowaed with belated shoppers. In these hurried last hours of Christmas buying they cannot make the deliberate inspection and comparisons which finally result in the happy choice; and some of the choice things are gone. We want to give you more time and better atten- tion than we can give you in Christ- mas week. We want you to make your selection before ‘our stock, ie broken—before the very best items have been picked over. For your own sake, take advantage of the present— DON’T WAIT. IU hold your pur- jouaaes until you want them. : Special Holiday Offer. - Watches. We mention here but a few of owt specials, | Gentlemen's twenty-year gold filled { gmencan stem winders and seteers, 910. = | Ladies’ twenty-year cold filled stem winders and setters, $10. _ | Gentlemen's 14-k solid gold Amert ‘can stem winders and setters, a3 cheap as $25. ‘ : Children’s solid silver watches, pin attachment, $3.50; regular price. $4.50. Ladies’ solid: gold watches, open face, $8.00. * Boys’ solid silver watches, $5.00 up! Diamonds. Nothing more pleasing for a Clariat- mas offering than a diamond. We | jave ladies’ diamond rings, $500 to 3150.00. 5 | Ladies’ diamond broaches, $3.50 to $1,000.00. 1 Diamond ear rings, $15.00 to $500.00. : Diamond scarf pins, $7.00 up. |} Diamond studs. Sto.0o up. |. We have ladies’ handsome diamond stings, set in Tiffany mounting, which we are selling at $25.00. This ‘will make an appropriate present for Christmas. Every stone a ball of Gre. Wedding Rings. . , We have been manufacturing wed~ ding rings for thirty years. All sizes and styles in stock, We would suggest the Tiffany plain ring, | the latest style. Miss Annie E. Boller. One of the most accomplished ladies, who has just announced her opening, is Miss Annie E. Boller. This voung lauy hag her hairdressin: parlors at 1420 Church street, N. we She treats the scalp and does mani- curing, facial massaging, hair cultur- ing in the latest stlye. She knows her business and she guarantees her work. She is a eraduate of Mme. L. C Parrish’s School of Beauty Culture of Bostun, Mass. WHY SUFFER WITH PILES. Browns Pile Remedy is used success- fully for Internal and External Piles. Remedy No.2: An ointment, makes soreness, inflamation and initation vanish. ‘ Remedy No. 2. An internal remedy to aid the ointment by expelling the |peison caused by constipation. | To be used together. Both for 50c | postpaid, : . } J.C. BROWN, Registered Pharmacist | 609 Third Street, N_W. Washington, D. C. AGENTS. WANTED, AGENTS—Male and female; if you are looking for clean, ‘profitable work, you can earn $2 to $5 per day selling our practical house- hold necessities. Write for free cat- alogue and particulars. Address Wm. O. Hersey Novelty Co. 923% «Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, N- J. ——__ ‘ 4 Mr. Joseph H. Jones has the finest cigar and news stand in the city. The Bec is on sale there. ——— Suspender Anatomy. Suppose that mftead of being provided with a fnctonless, ball and socket jomt, your arms had to retch a muscle or ligament every time youmovedthem. You would | be tired out long before bed time. Now consider—if you wear the ordinary suspenders you mus , “@retch rubber” every time you | move—it's tiresome. are made with a sliding cord that moves through fnctonless tubes, just as your body moves, and as freely; it imitates nature’s provision for free- dom of motion—it gives comfort to your body and durability to the sus- penders. Does'tthis appealtoyou as beinga sensiblereasonfor wearing the Shirley President Suspenders? Light, Medium and Heavy Weights. Extra lengths for call men. Sold by all dealers or by mail direat, 50 cents. Buy now while it is on your mind. : Signed guarantee om every paix, The C. A. EDGARTON MFG. CO. 333 Main St, Shirley, Mass. PARENTS MEET TEACHERS. At the recent annual meeting of the Original Citizens' Association of Patrons of Schools, officers to serve for the ensuing year were elected and the association heard an interesting, and detailed report covering the activities of the organization since its inception. President—Dr. Aaron Russell. Vice President—First, Mrs. Augusta Thomas, second, Mrs. Carrie Green, third, Mrs. Adie Blackwell. Treasurer—Mrs. Rachel Lyles, Mrs. Rachel Tolson. Recording Secretary—Miss Josephine Green, Miss Minnie Cardoza. Corresponding Secretary—Miss Magdaline Lyles, Miss Esther Tolson. Miss. E.A. Chase, (principal of Alfred Jones School) founder and organizer. Pioneer ministers in the cause of uniting the home and school are—Rev. Sylvester Corrothers, Rev. Dibsos Johnson, Rev. Wim. Howard That more effective work may be accomplished by this association, the members are divided into committees with the following named persons as chairmen: Banking committee-Mrs. A. Deam. Auditing committee-Mrs. Rachel Farley. Gardens-Mr. W. J. Conway. Brentwood. Athletics—Mr. B. J. Henderson. Membership—Mrs. H. L. Collier. Compulsory education—Miss R. E. been Social purity—Mrs. L. A. Pendleton Patriotism—Mrs J. T. Layton. Entertainment—Mrs. I. M. Webb Cholins—Rev. Sylvester Corrothers, Rev. W. B. Johnson, Rev. W. I. Howard. The main object of the association is the promotion of good citizenship by the union of the school and home. and a respect for the rights of others. A detailed report of its activities in this direction is being carefully prepared for distribution. Recently monthly, neighborhood meetings have been installed but the most interesting one was held last evening in the Alfred Jones School at the close of the children's annual Harvest-Festival, Dr. A. A. Russell president of the association presided with the rendition of the following program: An address of welcome was extended the many guests present by the principal, Miss E. A. Chase, which was concluded by an outline of the aim and object of the entertainment, as she presided at the head of a long table around which many of the parents sat while she gave them directions in occupation work—the making of a chrysanthemum from tissue paper for decoration. During the progress of the work, in which all present engaged, the topics of Peace, Law and Order, etc., were discussed by all present. Miss Eva Height presided at the piano and rendered several well received selections. Practical thoughts on industry were made by Mrs. E. V. C. Williams, principal of the Ferguson and Williams College, Mr. W. J. Conway, and the teachers of the school. Three hundred and fifty new members were added to the rolls during the year. Articles of incorporation have been drawn up and the association goes on record as the founders of the Parent-Teachers' Association in the District of Columbia: SPLENDID RECORD Made by the First Separate Battalion in Rifle Practice—Very High Percentage of the Men—Fine Marksmen. The first Separate Battalion Infantry, N. G. D. C., Major Arthur Brooks, commanding, has made a record on the rifle range for the year now closing of which all of its officers feel proud. The range is located at Congress Heights, D. C., and thither all the National Guardsmen of the District of Columbia go annually for rule practice. To encourage the First Separate Battalion to get its share of practice the officers offered ten prizes, ranging from $5 to St. for the best scores made in voluntary practice. This aroused the keenest rivalry among the men, and also trained their eyes and nerves for the supreme contest—the Brigade matches. The winners of the ten battalion prizes are: Priv. Fred Myers, $5; Priv. J. L. Banks, $3; Sergt. J. B. Bruce, $2; Priv. C. E. Dickson, Sergt. J. C. Frazier, and Privs F. B Smith, J. H. Wells, Daniel Lewis, A. C. Blair, and Ignatius Thomas, each $1. The Brigade Rifle Matches—that is the one event looked forward to by all National Guardsmen in the District. Here the best shots of each battalion meet the best shots of every other battalion, and here it was that the First Separate Battalion won eighteen prizes this year, 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, with 15 prizes were 58 entries from all over the Brigade; this battalion captured more than 50 per cent of the prizes, as follows: Corpl. H. A. Brown, first prize, S5; Sergt. J.E. Sanford, Sergt. Maj.J.A. Thomas, Battalion Clerk W. P. Ray, Musician T. Martin, Privs. T. B. Harris, W. H. Herring, and R. E. Evans. In the enlisted men's match the following were winners: Sergt. J. E. Slaughter, Sergt. Major J. A. Thomas. Priv. J. G. Hodges, Battalion Clerk W. P. Ray, Sergt. J. E. Sanford, First Sergt. H. C. Weeden, and Priv. E. B. Smith, in the order named. In the R. Harris & Co. match, Lieut. J. 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 team of six from this battalion which won a prize of $15 in last year's matches—the first team prize ever won by the battalion. The battalion is to be commended for the remarkable progress it has made in rifle practice in recent years. Every year shows improvement. Last year there were but 12 expert riflemen in the whole battalion; now we have that number in one company. The time was not so long ago when 25 or 30 markmen was a good showing; but this year the battalion qualified 32 expert riflemen, 3 sharp-shooters, and more than 70 per cent. of the men are marksmen. To be only a marksman now, gives one no standing whatever as a shot in the First Seminate Battalion. This record has been made possible because the enlisted men have joined with the officers to make it so. And from Major Brooks, whose 25 years of National Guard service crown him as the nestor of Negro military training in the United States, down to the youngest subaltern of the battalion, the determination to do even better in the future is the one thought uppermost. NEW BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. Twenty-Eight Baptist Churches in New Organization. A new Baptist Association was formed recently at a meeting held in the Mount Carmel Church, this city. It is composed of twenty-eight churches in the District of Columbia and vicinity. Rev. M W. D. Norman is the moderator. Rev. W D Jarvis and Deacon J. W Branson are vice moderators. Rev. J. H. Randolph is recording secretary; Deacon John S Branson, assistant recording secretary. Rev J. Milton Waldron, corresponding secretary, and Rev W. I. Howard treasurer. The officers, with the following ministers and laymen constitute the executive committee: Ministers, Revs. A. Sayles, W. P. Gibbons, J. T. Clark, J. I. Loving, Charles Cushingberry, S. M. Johnson, E. B. Gordon, Walter H. Brooks, Joseph Matthews, W. J. Robinson, Joseph H. Lee, Edward Blackwell, Frank Washington, J. A. Taylor and W. B. Carroll; laymen, Moses Anderson, Robert Robertson, J. E. Ennis, Joseph Manning, Peyton Washington, Emanuel Ward, J. E. Newman, Joseph Montgomery, Dr. C. H. H Marshall, James Evans, Sylvester D. Walker, P. S. Stubbs, Joseph Brooks, George Oliver, James Marshall, Orman Holmes, John Holmes, Edward Dickerson, Robert Henderson, James Jordan, Edward Reynolds, Dr. A. R. Collins and J. B. Roberts. The association has for its objects the closer union of Baptist churches, the planting of new and fostering weak churches, the sustaining of missions, both foreign and home, and the improvement of the ministry. At the next meeting plans will be put into operation, for the uplift of the neglected people living in the alleys, courts and back streets of the city. The association is in favor of prohibition for the District of Columbia and the enactment of a law by Congress prohibiting the doing of any but necessary work Sunday. --- Chills and Fever and Ague—Colds Cured by that wonderful remedy Elixir Babek. Once used, nothing else will be even considered. It removes the strongest and most obstinate Fevers. "I have used 'Elixir Babek' for past eight years as a preventative and cure for Mylaria. I take pleasure in recommending it to my friends—P \ Simpson, W. U. Tel. Co., Washington, D. C. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Klozewski & Co., Washington, D. C and LaGripne Rapidly disappear on using Elixib Babek, a preventative for all Malarial Diseases. "I recommend 'Elixir Babek' to all sufferers of Malaria and Chills Have suffered for several years, have tried everything, but failed, until I came across your wonderful medicine. Can truly say it has cured me."—George Inseoe, Company G, 4th Batallion. 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THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. issues Policies in FULL BENEFITS and INCONTESTABLE from date of issue, and payable ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH. 67 THE LEXINGTON HOTEL THE LEXINGTON HOTEL A Great Colored Hotel at Last The colored Americans are to have an up-to-date first-class hotel with every modern convenience with buffet, barbershop, kitchen, billiard parlors, office, lobby and waiting room, automobile to convey guests to and from the Union Station, etc. A Long Felt Want Fulfiled. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen is sole manager. Ever since the foundation of this government the colored citizens of this city have been in need of a first class hotel where families and guests from other cities may go with impunity and with reservation. Thousands of the best and well known colored people have visited this city and do visit it now, but they have no place of dignity to go with their families and feel at home. Dr. Booker T. Washington, about a year ago made a special plea to the Negro Business League of this city to see to it that a hotel be erected, for the accommodation of the colored people; that when he, Dr. Washington, comes to the city he is compelled to go to some private home. The Lexington Hotel. has been erected at the southwest corner of twenty-first and L streets, northwest. It is a beautiful three story edifice to contain every modern convenience and accommodation for guests. Incorporated Under Act of Congress Approved June 26,1887 CAPITAL and ASSETS over $50,000.00 THE LEXINGTON HOTEL. The Front Entrance Will be on L St. The entrance to the Rathskeller will be on L street or main entrance leading to the basement. The Rathskeller will be fitted up equal to any in the United States. the -L street entrance. The Buffet Cannot be Surpassed. The dining-room which will be large and commodious with a seating capacity for one hundred and fifty guests. The barber shop will be managed by a first class tonsorial artist with every modern convenience. The billiard parlor, office, lobby and waiting room will be unsurpassed. The waiting parlor will be on the first floor, handsomely furnished. There Will be Thirty-Eight Large Airy Bed Rooms and Nine Baths. There will be at least two private bath rooms connected with the suite of rooms on the second and third floors. The Lexington Will be Conducted on the Basis of Any Up To Date First Class Hotel. The banquet hall which is so much needed in this city for the accommodation of first class visitors and patrons will be one of the features of this hotel. The automobile will run to and from the Union Station to the hotel for the accommodation of the guests. This has been just what the city has needed for a long time for the Colored Americans, who visit here. Whenever a person intends to visit the city, a card to the manager of the hotel will be promptly re- sponded to, and the guest or guests be driven immediately to the hotel in the hotel's automobile which will meet any train that comes into the Union Station or Steamboat wharf. The erection of this hotel in the city of magnificent distances will be an honor as well as a benefit to the colored people. Almost any city in the South has a first class hotel and the people in Washington have determined not to be behind in meeting the demands of strangers and visitors. Capital Stock. The company is incorporated with a capital stock of fifty thousand dollars, of this amount the company has decided to sell fifteen thousand dollars of it. A greater opportunity has never been offered the people of this city, who are enterprising and wish a good investment. The Sole Manager. is Mr. Nathaniel Ruffin, a well known citizen of Washington, who is known to the president of the United States, to the cabinet officers and other public men of character and influence. He needs no introduction to the people, because he is prominently connected with some of the best, strongest, and leading organizations in the city. For honesty and integrity and influence among his people no better man could have been selected for the position of manager. The country is asked to keep its eyes on The Bee for advertisement and full particulars, of the opening of this new up-to-date hotel and for other particulars address Nathaniel Ruffin, manager, the Lexington Hotel, 21st and L street, N. W. Washington, D. C. FRANK HUME, INC. Importer and Wholesale Dealer in GROCERIES AND LIQUORS. 454 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. d-16-3t Telephone. Main 3148. ELGIN CREAMERY CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR Butter, Eggs, Cheese. Coffee and Tea. 220 Ninth Street N. W. Washington, D. C. d-16-3t Phone North 3229-M. Private Dining Rooms. CHEAPER BOARD THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY FOR THE MONEY. For Ladies and Gentlemen. 626 T STREET NORTHWEST, 2nd Dood from Howard Theater. Residence, 635 T St. N. W. Washington, D. C. d-16-1m H. B. TERRETT. WHOLESALER AND RETAILER OF Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Fruits and Vegetables. Telephone, Main 3887. 950 Louisiana Ave. N. W. d-16-1t PRICE LIST FOR CITY DELIVERY M. J. COLLINS Family Liquor Store. Wholesale and Retail. 1435 H Street N. E. Washington, D. C. Telephone Lincoln 2760. elephone Connection. C. S. FAUNCE, 454 NEW YORK AVE., N. W. WOOD, COAL, AND ICE. THE BEE Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. STABLISHED 1880. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy per year in advance.....$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months......50 Subscription monthly......20 BISHOP WALTERS. THE INDEPENDENT FERENCE. The independent conference of the National Political League and the colored Democracy that convened at True Reformers' Hall, was representative in its character. While The Bee differs in politics with the gentlemen who called this conference, it must admit that the men who were delegates to it are well known throughout this country. What they hope to gain The Bee is at a loss to know. They seem to be in earnest, however, and determined to give the Republican party trouble. What are the colored Republicans doing to offset what the colored independents are doing throughout the country? These conferences are bound to create sentiment and division among the colored voters. We might as well look this question squarely in the face and ask ourselves what we are going to do about it. It is useless and child's play to sit down and make fun of these meetings. We must do something. There is a feeling of unrest among the colored voters in the country, and something must be done to allay that feeling. The Negroes are kicking and have gone "crazy mad" as Dr. Corrothers puts it. We must stem the tide of opposition. * The speeches were conservative and strong. They found fault with their seeming oppressors, but said nothing against them who once enslaved them. Dr. Corrothers, as usual, delivered one of his strong invectives. He wants freedom for the Negro, no matter when and from whom he gets it. It was a fine body of representative colored men. Just what they hope to gain The Bee is at a loss to know. What can the Democratic party offer? Have the representatives of the conference been assured that the colored Americans will be protected in their civil and political rights, should the Democratic party succeed? The conference showed one thing: that colored men are thinking for themselves, no matter how wrong their thoughts may be. It seems that Dr. Sylvester L. Corrothers is behind this revolt. INSPIRING CAREER Men of brains will be honored and respected. Men with a push are bound to succeed. It was but a few days ago when Dr. James E. Shepard was but a struggling boy aiming to do something for himself and his people. There never was a more ambitious youth in the public eye than this young and persevering lad, as he was then called. Has he surprised the nation? If you don't think that he has, take a trip to Durham, N. C., his home, and ask his people, who this young man is. Walk or ride to his great school, and you will wonder if your eyes are deceiving you. The wonderful accomplishments that he has made within three years will be a convincing argument that three more years will make him master of his race propaganda. Dr. Shepard has a wonderful influence over men, and wherever he goes the world respects him. It takes work to succeed. If you haven't the brains and ambition you will fail. This educator has not only the brains, but the ambition to succeed. He has outlived every prediction. The prophets didn't know what was in the man. When you surprise the prophets and succeed any way, what may we expect? Great men are bound to succeed. The career of Dr. Shepard is inspiring to any religious or Bible student. What man, among us could take his place? He is honest and straightforward. He is just to his fellowman. He sees great possibilities in his race and if life will permit him he will have second to the greatest institution in this country. He knows what to teach and how to teach it. He is a tireless advocate of a principle which he hopes will make men great. He has many noble Christian qualities. He believes in building up and pulling down. He would rather forgive his enemies than to punish them. This is his Christiancept. WASHINGTON'S VISIT. In many ways the visit of Dr. Washington to this city last week was the most encouraging, the most solacing, and the most satisfying visit the distinguished educator has ever paid the National Capital. To begin with, he was honored with a dinner the like of which, for character and standing of guests, for magnificent service, for brilliancy, warmth of appreciation, for the guest of honor, and for the storied memories of the place, never before was chronicled in this or any other city on this continent. From this dinner he went to the Odd Fellows' banquet, where he was received with such cordial, enthusiastic, hearty greeting that it could not help but make him feel at home, and welcome. On the following day he spoke at Howard University, and there the reception accorded him reached the climax for cordiality. This visit has demonstrated to Dr. Washington, perhaps more strongly than ever, that he has friends in Washington—many friends, true friends who welcome his coming and regret his leaving. And it has shown the good Doctor that the hearts of his people beat as warm for him as they ever did, perhaps warmer now, and that his star is just as brilliant as it ever was. Taking everything into consideration, last week's visit of Dr. Washington to this city was the most perfect visit he has ever experienced in this city of magnificent distance and buried hopes. You are always welcome, Doctor, in our midst, for you ever come hearing help and inspiration, and always depart leaving behind the essence of hope, promise and optimism. WHERE CREDIT BELONGS management of successful banquets and dinners know little about the care, the worry, and the efforts required to make them a success, and this dinner to Dr. Washington excelled anything of this kind ever before attempted in Washington, and perhaps its like will not be chronicled again in years. It requires a master hand to direct such undertakings. It is true the committee gave Mr. Lewis support and assistance, perhaps, but the major portion of the work was left to his brain and his hands. The Arlington dinner will become the epoch from which we will in future compute time. MR. BRADSHAW The Blaine Invincible Republican Club has indorsed Mr. Aaron Bradshaw as a delegate to the National Republican convention, which is to convene in the City of Chicago, June 18th next. There are many good things to be said of Mr. Bradshaw. In the first place, he has always been a Republican when it tried men's souls. He is sound on the Negro question, and always has been. The history of his life shows that he sacrificed his position under the government because he voted for a Negro. The Republican voters of the city will make no mistake if they send Mr. Bradshaw to the convention. He is one among the few men who has kept alive the Republican party in this city, and whenever he gave his word to do a thing it would be done. It is not believed that any colored Republican will vote against him. THE BEE The Bee is edited in the interest of the colored men, regardless of party or religious creed. Because a colored man claims that he is a Democrat is no reason that he should not be permitted to express his views in its columns. To this end the management of The Bee has decided to allow space to the colored Democrats, independents or what-nots to express themselves on any matter that they believe to be to the interest of the colored American. No man, party or creed will be permitted to control the editorial columns, but everybody will be fairly treated. PRESIDENT TAFT. The Bee was the first organ edited by Colored Americans to indorse the renomination of President Taft and Mr. Charles D. Hilles for the chairmanship of the National Republican Committee. Mr. Taft may have displeased many Republicans for several of his appointments, but he has certainly endeavored to do what he could to advance the interest of the people. His appointments of colored men to responsible positions have given satisfaction. It is the duty of the Republicans throughout the country to be united for the good of the party and give President Taft undivided support. THE COMING OF SHEPARD. Tuesday evening, January 23d, Dr. James E. Shepard will address the Bethel Literary Society, upon the subject "Religious Education the Hope of the Race." Dr. Shepard, after the meeting will be banqueted at Murray's. His many friends are making great preparation to give him a royal reception. Dr. Shepard will be introduced either by Rev. Rabi Simon or Justice Stafford. There is no better orator upon the American rostrum than Dr. Shepard, of Durham, N. C. REPUBLICAN RALLY The colored Republicans of the District of Columbia are invited to attend a series of meetings to be held throughout the District of Columbia, where Republican doctrine will be preached. Every colored man owes it to himself to attend these meetings for their own salvation. There are two delegates to t. National Republican Convention to be elected, and it is hoped that the voters will come out and elect them. Progressive Republicanism means destruction of the Republican party by disgruntled and disappointed politicians. PRIMARY LAW There are a few men who favor the passage of a primary law to elect delegates to the next National Republican convention. The people of this city have burdens enough. There is no need of an expensive law and a squander of the taxpayers' money to elect two delegates to a Republican convention. If there is to be a suffrage law passed let it be one indeed and in fact. AT LAST The appointment of Mr. J. J. C. Cunningham under the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives is very pleasing to The Bee, and Mr. Cunningham's many friends. This man has been badly treated, and his dismissal from the Interior Department was unjustifiable. Christian Endeavorers. "Glimpses of the Holy Land" was the subject of an illustrated lecture which was given Sunday at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society of the church. The lecture was given by Mr. Neval H. Thomas, teacher of history in the M Street High School. The fact that Mr. Thomas traveled through the Holy Land last summer and obtained many beautiful slides, tended to make the lecture not only of first rank, but of first hand. The lecturer carried his audience through the sacred land from the Dead Sea to Damascus, stopping here and there to call particular attention to imprints which were purported to be those made by our Lord. Among the pitiful secretes thrown upon the canvas was one giving a picture of the Leper Hospital. Here, the speaker said, thousands of persons afflicted with the dread disease are incarcerated, there to remain until in the fullness of time they are no more. Visitors to this hospital are required to use every precaution, and only at stated periods are visitors allowed. Without the walls of this infirmary may be seen huddled here and there groups of persons in the first stages of the disease—the stage before the disease becomes extremely dangerous—begging alms. Tourists, anxious to help them, and yet fearful of contagion, are compelled to pitch a coin to them from a reasonable distance and quickly leave the place. Several humorous facts were related by the lecturer. The Mohammedan, the speaker said, never permitted one thing to interfere with his prayers. At stated periods each day the Mohammedan, wherever he might, falls upon his knees and offers up his prayers. One day, while the lecturer and his party were touring, they came across a market place composed of Armenians, Jews and Mohammedans. These merchants were selling melons. Unfortunately for the Mohammedans, the tourists—several parties of them—came up to buy a quantity of melons just at the home for the poor Mohammedan to pray. This proved a particular delight for the Jews, especially, and they and the Armenians did not lose the opportunity to sell all their wares in a short time, while their brother merchant, the Mohammedan, was offering up his prayers. Of course, when the unfortunate Mohammedan finished praying, the Armenians and Jews had sold their wares and the tourists had departed to other parts. Another of the many scenes shown was the street called Strait. It was down this street that Jesus is supposed to have walked. The speaker said, however, that although this street was Strait (straight) it contained some of the most crooked people in that part of the Holy Land. The occupants of the houses never lost an opportunity to filch from the traveler all money possible through their tricks and inferior wares. A New Musical Organization In response to an invitation issued by Mr. J Hillary Taylor, director of the Success Piano School, 43 O Street Northeast, a large and interested number of young men met on December 10 and formed a musical organization, to be known as "The Apollo Glee Club". The object of this club is the serious practice, study and cultivation of choral music. The following officers were elected: President—Mr. Sandy E. Freeling. Vice President — Mr. Ignatius Thomas JAMES AND BRO. Two of the most enterprising funeral directors in the city are the James and Bros., Eugene and J. Arthur James. There are no two young men more respected; there are no two men any more liberal to the poor than these two young men. They are known to look after the poor of their neighborhood every Christmas. There are no two men in this city better qualified for the profession in which they are engaged. They are reliable and trustworthy, and never attempt to take the advantage of any one. When you employ the James brothers you employ honorable and reliable men. Alpha Phi. The fourth annual convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the first Negro intercollegiate fraternity, will convene at the seat of the Epsilon Chapter, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. Since the establishment of the fraternity at Cornell, in 1906, it has grown to an organization of ten active chapters in the best universities of the country, and a thriving graduate chapter at Louisville, Ky. Everything points to this being the most successful convention ever held. The officers of the year are: President—Frederick Miller, (Michigan). Vice President—Geo. W. A. Scott (Columbia). General Secretary—Chas. H. Gavin (Howard). Treasurer—Joseph R. Fugett (Cornell). The Cheapest Drug Store in Town 4th and Massachusetts Ave. N.W. SLATTERY'S PHARMACY Public Men And Things (By the Sage of the Potomac.) Well. I have not heard a thing this week but talk about the Arlington dinner. Nothing has occurred in Washington which has occasioned as much talk as this dinner, except the failure of the Capital Savings, eight or nine years ago. I wasn't there—that is, at the dinner—but it was entirely the fault of the committee. It seems as if the invitations ran out before they reached my name. If I had got an invitation, all the soldiers out at Fort Meyer couldn't have kept me away. I don't know what to expect next from that Washington crowd. They certainly are a mighty moving bunch—just spring a new dish on you, every meal—and a new place for every meal. I have heard a few old Ironsides declare they didn't attend, and sort of criticise it. Just use your stop-watch on all these croakers. When they tell you this—it's because they were in my class—invitations ran out before they reached their names. Everybody I have met who attended, say it was the real thing—the finest that ever happened in, or out of Washington. It may not be exactly right to say that everybody who who stood for something was there, but it's a chip-munk to a tapeworm that everybody there was some pumpkins. * * The comments we hear about it are interesting. They say Doc. Williston was there, and took like a royal flush. Doc. is an awfully swell looking bit of briar-root when he is toggged up, and they say he was togged up to show everybody a few points on really how to dress. They (a couple of fellows) were talking about it at the Howard Saturday night, and I heard one of them say that Dancy surely got his $5 worth, because he acted as a vigilance committee for the big cut glass bowl that contained the roost-tails, and eat everything that could be masticated, including one or two napkins by mistake. Speaking about how fast this B. Washington crowd moves, reminds me of the days of auld-lang syne. I recall when a number of us colored correspondents were roasting B. K. Bruce, then Recorder of Deeds. You know, in those days, nearly every fellow was a correspondent for some royal black newspaper. Fact is, if you were not a correspondent, you had little or no standing. And we all called ourselves free lances. Any time a Negro newspaper writer writes an article with a pair of hammers, he calls himself a "free lance." Well, all of us free lances were after Bruce. He felt it, too, and he knew we were trying to work him for a little "hush" money. One day I dropped into his office and in the course of the talk said: "Mr. Bruce, I see the colored correspondents are all after you. What's the trouble?" Bruce shoved his chair a little closer to mine. leaned over and whispered in my ear: "Yes, they are after me, but the old senator is working when they are sleeping." Well, we all know he won out against the whole brigade of hemmersmiths. Now this B. Washington crowd are at work when the others are asleep, and that's why they put so many strikes over the plate. They have an awfully fast infield. I was invited to the reception and banquet to Bishop Alexander Walters. I attended, to be sure, and while soliloquizing prior to the entrance of the guests from the upper part of the church, Prof. Kelby Miller, who had been booked to preside, sauntered into the church about 11 o'clock. Prof. Miller, as usual, was riding two horses in opposite directions last Thursday night. He welcomed Dr Washington to the city on behalf of the citizens of Washington, and introduced the guests at the banquet in honor of Bishop Walter, the same night. Prof. Miller was among Republicans in one instance, and hobnobbing with Democrats the same evening. Seriously speaking, both functions were social, and there was no politics in either, except the speech of the distinguished Bishop, who stated why he was a Democrat. Prof. Cook said that while there were some things in the Republican party that he didn't like, he could not be a Democrat Prof. Cook has a level head and knows a good thing when he has it. I was much amused at my friend Dr. Waring, who only had two regrets to make; one was having voted for a mayor while he was in Maryland, and the other one was having voted for President Taft. I hardly think that the doctor's vote was recorded in the Presidential election of 1908. It is amusing how freely Republicans express their opinion when they get out of office. I admire Bishop Walters, and hope that he will realize what is the height of his ambition. He assured me that in the event of Democratic success, the Negroes will be protected. He has every reason to believe so. He is very much elated over the appointment of J. C. Cunningham. I always sympathized with this gentleman, Cunningham is a man who should have been cared for. Speaking of Mr. Cunningham, he never turned to be a Democrat until after he was separated from the government service. We often become disgruntled when we are personally effected. We lose sight of the principle that is involved. Dr James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C. will tell the country, January 23, 1912, at the Bethel Literary, why religious training is best for the Negro. He will have all the freedom with him any way, but the advocates of individualism have a different opinion. \*\*\* Everything was going on Thursday night. Dr. Washington, after leaving the banquet in his honor, went to Odd Fellows' Hall, and in a great speech, Will Houston introduced the Doctor and declared him to be the greatest living American. Will always had this opinion, but this was the first opportunity he had to express it. We can always obtain the honest opinion of men when they are pleased. DECEMBER 14TH. December 14th seemed to have been a day of political banquets and Odd Fellowship. Two of the most notable banquets were those of Dr. Booker T. Washington and Bishop Alexander Walters. Dr. Washington was banqueted in the old historic mansion of the late Charles Sumner, which is an annex to the Arlington Hotel. From the report of the banquet elsewhere in this week's Bee, the affair was a brilliant one. Our distinguished friend, Bishop Alexander Walters, was banqueted by the citizens of this city and his personal friends at the Galbraith Church, of which Dr. Corrothers is pastor. The Editor of The Bee attended both, and had a most enjoyable time. The editor took occasion to inform the good Bishop that he did not agree with him in political lines, and would accord him the right, however, to say and act, as in his judgment would seem just and proper. Bishop Walters has asserted that, should the Democratic party come into power, the Negro will not be disfranchised. That may be all true, but what can the Democrats do with such men as Vardaman, Hoke Smith and Jeff Davis? The Bee has always said that there are some good men in the Democratic party, and when President Taft appointed Mr. Justice White, he appointed not only a Democrat, but an ex-Confederate. The Chief Justice is a good man. We should not condemn Mr. White because he fought for a cause which he believed to be right and proper, any more than we should condemn President Taft. The colored brother is peculiar. White Democrats and white Republicans can feast together, why can't colored Democrats and colored Republicans do likewise? At the Walters banquet last Thursday evening colored Republicans and colored Democrats were in harmony so far as that particular social function was concerned. All classes and denominations assembled to do honor to a distinguished man who doesn't think as we do, but who loves his race and is doing the best he can, as he sees it, for his people. The Washington dinner was composed of some of the best brains in the country. The men wanted the country to understand that they had confidence in him, and they demonstrated it by being present to do him honor. The other social function was given by the Odd Fellows at Odd Fellows' Hall. It was also a social event that was worthy of the men who gave it. December 14th was a day of great social events among the colored Americans. COLORED LAWYERS When Draco wrote his laws in blood the signs of the times demanded drastic laws, and his great legal ability was respected by his people. No greater man has yet been produced to rival Blackstone. To read Blackstone is like reading a legal novel. This century boasts of its judges and eminent lawyers, and indeed it is inspiring to any race of people to have great legal minds that they can honor and respect. The colored American in the legal fraternity is fast making a headway, and the legal ability of these men is being respected and honored. There are men at the local bar who are fast reaching the ladder of fame as legal lights. The barrister cannot help from being inspired when he can see and look with admiration upon men who are making a success at the bar. Despite the seeming prejudice and discrimination that may exist in some parts of this country against the colored attorney. In this city the colored lawyer is treated with respect and consideration by the courts. The colored lawyer lacks one thing and that is his failure to unite. The Bee must congratulate its two very able lawyers, Messrs. Jones and Gaskins, for their victory in the acquittal of J. E. Thomas, in criminal Court No.1, last Monday afternoon. Mr. Jones is a good criminal lawyer, and Mr. Gaskins, his associate, is no doubt one of the best civil and criminal lawyers at the local bar. JUDGE ROBT. H. TERRELL Who Gave Reminiscences of the Charles Sumner Mansion SUPERINTENDENT DAVIDSON. A large audience greeted Superintendent Davidson at the Bethel Literary Last Tuesday evening. Doctors Minnie A. Crews and Virginia Washington, the only ladies of owrace registered by examination auea the new District Board of Pharmacy. at the Fountain Pharmacy 12 & U Prescriptions entrusted to the Fountain Pharmacy are filled by intelligent experienced registered pharmacists only. Prices and service guaraued. ee The Week in Society It remained for Board & McGuire to make hot drinks popular at the soda fountain. Large crowds are now to be seen every evening at 1912% 14th St., and 9th and You streets. The reasons is their hot drinks, as well as their cold ones, are so delicious, nutritious and healthful. Try them once, and you will be found often in the crowd at the two places "where everybody meets everybody else." Mr. Lloyd Mason, of Jersey City, N. J., was the guest of relatives a few hours last Thursday evening while en route to Montgomery County, Md., where he was called to the bedside of his wife, who is ill. Mr. Maxwell Hayson is visiting friends in New York City. Miss Lucy Shaw will spend the holidays in New York City, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Wilson, and Mrs. M Withers, of 26 West 132d street. Mrs. R. L. Middleton will spend the holidays in Richmond, Va., as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Johnson, of 10 West Leigh street. Mrs. Houston, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Robinson, of 1924 Eleventh street for two weeks, has returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Thomas Frazier has returned to this city from Hot Springs and Lynchburg, Va., where he visited friends. Mr. C. R. Richardson, of Athens, Ga., was in town last week. Mrs. R. B. Sampson and Miss Lois Nelson, of Richmond, Va., were visitors here last week. Mrs. J. A. Gardner, of Hancock, Mich., is visiting relatieve and friends in this city. She is the house guest of Miss Ellen Blanford, on O street Northwest. Miss Carrie Dorsey, of Baltimore, Md., spent a few days in this city last week visiting friends. Miss Bessie Oliver, of New York, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of 1004 S street N. W. Mrs. Mary E. Smith contemplates remaining in New York City all winter. Mrs. Emma H. Mayer, of 407 T street, is the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Macheth, of 1115 N. Carey street, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. L. Brooks, of Elk Ridge, Va., has been visiting her daughter in-law in Elm street. Rev. W. H. Stewart, of Hewlettsville, Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, of 243 Elm street Northwest. Miss Louisa Recklin, of Atlantic City, N. J. is the guest of Mrs. F. Lewis, of 325 Elm street Dr. J. W. Morse has the gem drug store in the northwest. Prescriptions carefully compounded by registered clerks. Miss M. Moss, of Pittsburg, Pa., is the guest of Miss Sutherland, of 332 Oakdale street. Miss Rosa Bailey, of this city, visited friends in Baltimore, Md., recently. Mr. Warren Brooks was recently seen in Baltimore. Mrs. Addie Fowler has returned to her home in Baltimore, after a pleasant visit to this city. Miss Josephine Moten has returned to her home in Steelton, Pa., after an enjoyable visit to this city. Mr. W. Justin Carter has returned to Harrisburg, Pa., after a pleasant visit to this city. Mr. Thomas Miller, Jr., has gone to Harrisburg, Pa., where he will spend the holidays. Mrs. Wm. Shelton has returned to Buffalo, N. Y., after a pleasant stay of several weeks in this city. Miss Manie Raynor is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Ella Green, in Germantown, Pa. Miss Lila Early has returned to her home in Pittsburg, Pa., after a pleasant stay in this city with friends. Mr. Robert West, of Gordonsville, Va., was in this city recently. Miss Addie Howland, of this city, visited relatives and friends in Philadelphia, Pa., recently. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Lillian Williams and Mr. Theodore W. Curtis, to take place December 27th, at the residence of the bride in Phoebus, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Curtis will be at home at 823 R street Northwest, after December 31. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, R. W. G. T., of Independent Order of St. Luke, of Richmond, Va., was a welcome visitor to this city this week, in the interest of the work of the order. Rev. Wm M. Perry is visiting friends in Providence, R. L. friends in Providence, R. I. Miss Winston has returned to her home in this city after a pleasant visit to Philadelphia and Camden, N. J. Mr. H. J. Ryne is spending his vacation in Charlotte, N. C. Mr. Freddie Hamilton, an employee in the Department of Commerce and Labor, is spending two weeks in Chicago, Ill. Miss J. B Collier, who is visiting friends in Chicago, Ill., is receiving much social attention. W. Calvin Chase, Jr., visited friends in Alexandria, Va., on last Sunday. Mrs. Smith, wife of the late Bishop Smith, returned to the city last week from an extended Northern trip. Mrs. Ross, wife of Rev. I. N. Ross, returned to the city last week from a pleasant trip to Pittsburgh. Mr. Nyanza Hawkins has returned to his home in Shreveport, La. Mr. Herbert A. Allen, a member of the senior medical class of Howard University, left the city yesterday for Richmond, Va., where he will be the guest of his parents during Yuletide. The Misses Helen and Dorothy Chestnut, of Cleveland, Ohio, daughters of the famous author, Mr. Charles W. Chestnut, will be the guests of their sister, Mrs. E. C. Williams, during the Christmas holidays. Prof. and Mrs. E. C. Williams will receive their friends on Sunday, December 24th, from 5 to 7 o'clock, in honor of their guests. Seasons may come and seasons may change, but the crowds go on forever at the two drug stores of Board & McGuire, 1912½ 14th St. and 9th and You Sts. N. W. Two places Prof R. L. Smith, of Waco, Texas, is visiting this city. Mrs. H. W. Winslow and son Wendell, of Dayton, Ohio, were visitors in this city last week. Mrs. Martha Broadus Anderson, of Chicago, Ill., is spending several days in this city. Mrs. C. E. Jones is spending two weeks at his home in Parkersburg, W. Va. Mrs. M. Goggino, of Grand Rapids, Mich., will be the guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Murry. Mrs. T. J. Houston, of 1444 Swann Street N. W., who was injured in a street car accident several days ago, is much improved under the treatment of Dr. Chas. H. Marshall. Chas. Herbert Marshall, Jr., has been confined to his room for several days, but is out again. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace W. Ball, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., are spending the winter here with Mr. and Mrs. George A. Johnson, of 412 B Street Southwest. Mr. Ball has a responsible position in connection with the tonsorial parlors at the Capitol. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented dramatic reader, sails in a few days for Bermuda, for an extended tour of the West Indies. Mr. M. A. Lattimore, manager of the National Union, is to enter the government service as a stenographer. Dr. J S Jackson, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Church, a leading aspirant for the Bishopric, passed through the city this week en route to his southern conferences. Mr. D. D. Rogers, of the Treasury Department, has been on a hunting trip in North Carolina, visiting his old home at Baleigh. Miss Bessie G. Oliver, of the Reginald De Koven Opera Company, has returned to New York City. Mr. W. T. Menard is conducting a printing establishment in Yonkers, N. Y., and doing finely in his new location. Colonel Charles W. Fillmore writes from New York that the success of his new colored regiment is assured. Mr. Lewis A. Mitchell, the singing comedian, was called to New York City last Saturday by a telegram announcing the critical illness of his mother. Master Willie Lacey comes from the Manassas Industrial Institute to spend the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Isabel L. Lacey, of 1423 Swam Street Northwest. Mme. Anita Patti Brown, Chicago's favorite coloratura soprano, accompanied by Mme. Lou Elia B. Smith, dramatic reader and pianist, stopped over with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, en route to New York City She sailed last Saturday for Kingston, Jamaica, to begin a tour which will embrace Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba They will return in the spring 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. Miss Thomasine Mitchell, of Norfolk, Va., is spending a fortnight with Dr. Julia P H. Coleman, of 1113 You Street Northwest. Mrs. Martha Broadus Anderson, of Chicago, who came on to sing the leading soprano role in "The Messiah," is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Rickett, of You Street Northwest. Register J. C. Napier was in New York Tuesday on business. Major R. R. Moten, commander of cadets at Hampton Institute, Va., while attending the meeting of the Jeanes Fund Board, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. Bruce Evans. Mr. J. Finley Winslow, late of Norfolk, Va., manager of the Coleman Hair-Vim Chemical Company, traveling deputy for the Improved Order of Elks, and national organizer for "The Malachites," has located here. Mrs. Lelia Coleman Walters, the accomplished wife of Bishop Walters, was the recipient of numerous social courtesies during her brief visit to the city. Among them was an enjoyable luncheon tendered by Mrs. James E. Buckner, of the Cameron. THEATERS INTERESTING NEWS. A profitable evening, A pleasurable evening, A restful evening, and An instructive evening For ladies, gentlemen and Children can be passed at MINNEHAHA THEATRE, In You Street, For Five Cents—Only Five. Clean, wholesome, instructive, And comedy, motion pictures. Finest film service in the city. You Street, bet. 12th & 13th. Come and be entertained. You are especially invited. FORD DABNEY'S THEATER NINTH AND YOU STREETS N. W. Up-to-Date Moving Picture Theater. Pictures Changed Daily. Admission 5 cents. JAMES H. HUDNELL, Manager ANNOUNCEMENT. Basket Ball Tournament—Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association and Public School Athletic League. Beginning Saturday, December 9, extending over a period of about eight weeks, at True Reformers' Hall, 12th and U Streets N. W. P. S. A. L. games begin at 7:30 P. M. I. S. A. A. games begin at 8:30 P. M. Committees. I. S. A. A. B. B. C.—G. C. Wilkinson, chairman; S. Compton, W. J. DeCatur, B. Washington, E. B. Henderson. P. S. A. L., E. S. G. C.—A. K. Savoy, Chairman; G. S. Wormley, Joseph Montgomery, J. L. Chestnut, Miss Julia Davis, Miss Harriet Edmonds. Chaperones—Miss A. J. Turner, Miss A. E. Thompson, Miss M. M. Orne, Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Miss M. Perry, Mrs. G. C. Wilkinson, Mrs. B. Washington, Miss F. Brown; Miss E. A. Chase, Dr. (Miss) M. E. Gibbs, Miss M. Kirkland, Miss Maron Shadd, Miss J. Brooks, Mrs. W. A. DeCatur, Mrs. G. H. Murray, Miss M. Burrill. Admission 15 cents. Admission 15 cents. December 23d and 30th, admission 25 cents. Miss Beulah Archer, of New York City, will spend the holidays here as the guest of Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson, of 1004 S Street Northwest. Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of the Treasury, has been designated as a member of the executive committee of the Jeanes Fund Board, with which he has been connected since its foundation. Mr. Arlington B. Chaney has returned to New Bedford, Mass., after a visit to his family in this city. Hardy-Bailey Nuptials A beautiful wedding took place about three weeks ago, when Miss Nonie Bailey, of New Orleans, La., was married to Mr. Benton Hardy, at her home, 703 13th street Northeast. Promptly at 7 o'clock the bridal party entered the parlor and took their respective places. They were surrounded by only immediate friends. Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, performed the ceremony. A reception followed, at which time many toasts were given for the happy couple. WEST WASHINGTON. --- Williams-Thomas. Miss Emma J. Williams, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Williams, was married Thursday evening, December 14, 1911, at their residence, 2016 O Street; Northwest, to David Thomas. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. W. Hayes, pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church, and was witnessed by a large number of the friends of the happy couple. The bride was escorted into the parlor on the arm of her father, and Miss Lula Williams was the brides maid. Mr. J. Parker was the best man. Little Dorothy, the niece of the bride, was flower girl. Miss Lena Hewlett played the wedding march. Many handsome and useful presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas left for York, Pa., and will be at home after January 1, at Guilford, Md. Queen Sheba Household of Ruth, No. 41, G. U. O. of O. F., celebrated their anniversary Sunday evening by worshiping at the First Baptist Church. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. E. E. Ricks, pastor of the church, and attentively listened to by the large number of members of the order who were present. Personal. Mrs. Fannie Smothers, of 1516 26th street is ill at her residence, and her daughter, Mrs. Louise Jones, of New York City, is now with her during her illness. Miss Mary Walker, of 2702 O street entertained friends Monday evening, the occasion being the anniversary DRUGGISTS 12 & U EXPERTS IN PRESCRIPTION WORK December Money Saving Prices $1 Hyphosphites.....49c $1 Beef, wine and iron.....49c Beautiful colored dolls.....50c Holiday writing paper.....25c Vogue, the latest toilet success powder form.....25c Perfumed water.....25c Liquid Complexion Powder.....25c Other staple goods at special prices, delivered anywhere in the city Phone as call. 4 registered Pharmacists regularly employed. THE FOUNTAIN PHARMACY 12 & U THIS COUPON AND 19c. ENTITLES BEARER TO ANY 25c. COUGH SYRUP IN OUR STORE. IDEAL PHARMACY, 11th & N. Y. Ave. N. W. We have all the popular brands. of her birthday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lowry, the Misses Lazenberry, Miss N. Patrick, Mr. Oden Brown, Mr. Jos. E. Smothers, Jr., and Robert Patrick. (By R. H. Brooks, 723 So. Fairfax St) The song service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday evening, December 17, was a phenomenal success. Mr. Edgar J. Johnson, the organist and choirmaster, proved conclusively to all present that, under his able direction, the choir is singing a grade of music that but one other church in the city has been able to master. The successful strides made by the choir are largely due, however, to the interest manifested by the members, and especially the following officers: Messrs. Russell Coles, Wallace Brown, Abraham Cephas, Jos. Calloway and Wm. Anderson. The money collected on the occasion was given to the Rev. W. D. Loving, the pastor of the church. The people responded willingly because the pastor has been in poor health for a long time and unable to perform his pastoral duties. The Alfred Street Baptist Sunday school announces a cantata for Christmas night. The "Keep Sweet Circle" of the Junior League of Roberts Chapel M. E. Church, will be given a party at the residence of Mrs. Maggie Evans, 111 So. West Street, on the evening of December 26. Ivan, the little son of Rev. C. S. Briggs, is very much better. ill at her residence on Gibbon Street. Dr. Albert Johnson lectured at the meeting of the Methodist Brotherhood at Roberts, Chapel Sunday afternoon. The lecture was very instructive and highly appreciated by all present. The Doctor lectured on "Tuberculosis," and spoke in such a manner that the people could fully grasp his meaning. One need not be a member of the medical profession in order to profit by his advice, since all technical, medical terms were explained so clearly. Mr W Calvin Chase, Jr., was present, and most pleasingly accompanied the male choir with his cornet, and gave a short and pointed talk in the interest of The Bee. Miss Catherine Triplet remains quite ill at the residence of Mrs. Burton. Mr. Courtland Seaton is very much improved. There is much interest being manifested in the charity concert to be given December 29 for the poor of Roberts Chapel. Mr. Norman B. Murray and Miss Kathleen Murray will spend the holidays visiting friends in New Jersey and New York City. Alexandria Agents. The Bee may be found and purchased at the following places: Thos. H. Brown, Undertaker, 200 N. Payne Street. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS NEWS. Mrs. M Trammell gave an entertainment at her beautiful home Friday night, December 8, 1911, for the benefit of the First Baptist Sunday school. The affair was highly appreciated by a great majority of the people in the community, as most every family was represented. Mr. Percy Roy, a very highly respected citizen of Washington, D. C., and a member of the official board of Asbury M. E. Church, made and donated to the Fairmount Heights M. E. Church a pulpit, valued at about fifty dollars. May the Lord bless Specialty made of Constitutions and Pamphlets BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT. 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. PHONE MAIN 4078 Gaskin's Restuarant JACOB J. DIEMER Summer Garden. Bro. Roy and give him a long life to do good in the world. Rev. Waldron, the pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., preached at the First Baptist church here December 17. He gave some very tintely advice. He also encouraged those of Baptist faith to be true to their profession. He advised them to stand by the Baptist Church in this community. The M. E. Church services were well attended last Sunday. Bro. W. H. Adison, the professor of vocal music, has instituted, with the support of the official board, a song service which takes place every Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All invited to take part. The Sunday school board has decided to hold its Christmas exercises on Thursday evening, December 28. The Odd Fellows' Club has reached a membership, of more than thirty. Those in charge are highly elated over their success in securing such an excellent set of men. The citizens living on Fairmount Avenue are still looking for that promised cinder walk. Oh, yes! It'll come. W-n? Mr. W. G. Silence has decided to push forward the fire protection proposition just after the holidays. Such protection is a necessity, and deserves encouragement. Don't pass Morse' Drug Store, at Nineteenth and L streets northwest. DINNER TO WASHINGTON. (Continued from page 1.) followed by Prof Kelly Miller, who delivered an address of welcome on behalf of the citizens of Washington. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the guest of honor, was introduced by Chairman Lewis, who delivered a most eloquent and appreciative address. He expressed his thanks and gratitude to those who had honored him. He said that the occasion was one that he could not soon forget. Mr. Walter Cohen, of Louisiana, suggested a toast to Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, who was detained at home on account of sickness. Every guest stood and responded to the toast suggested for Mr. Taylor. Among those present were: Dr. Booker T. Washington, Maj. R R. Moton, Mr. Robert L. Smith, Prof. H. T. Keeling, Mr. Hunt. E C. Williams, Esq. Dr. M. O. Dumas, Dr J. R. Wilder, Dr. W. A. Warfield, Hon. John W Johnson, Hon Charles W. Anderson, Wilford Smith, Esq. Dr. C Sumner Wormley, Robert J Harlan. Esq. Mr. W Calvin Chase, Dr. Samuel G. Elbert. Dr. John R. Francis, Prof. Kelly Miller, Mr R. C Bruce, Hon. P B. S Pinchback. Mr Wyatt Archer, Dr. A. S Gray. Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Cyrus Field Adams, Esq. Lieut. T R Clark. Dr. George W Cabaniss, Prof. Geo. W Cook, Dr W C McNeill. Hon. John C Dancy, Dr E D. Williston, Dr A. M Curtis, Hon. Whitfield McKinley, Prof. L B Moore, Mr Ocea Taylor, Mr George Harris, James A. Cobb, Esq. Capt. Walter Cohen, Hon. Robert H: Terrell, Hon Ralph W Tyler, Professor Bruce Evans, Mr Joseph Trigg H. H C Tyson, Hon William H. Lewis, Prof W. J Hale, Mr Fred A Moore, Prof A T Glenn, Prof Ernest-Just. CHIT-CHAT. Lieut. Clark looked like Ajax defying the sea. John C. Dancy was restless, but a jovial good fellow. He had a speech but was not given an opportunity to deliver it. Prof. Geo. W. Cook looked on—and drunk freely of ice water. The absence of Auditor Tyler was like Hamlet with Hamlet left out. Dr. McNeal never looked happier. Prof. Bruce modestly looked on in Garden. Perfect Brew on Draught. Washington, D. C. Venice. Chairman Lewis frequently referred to Henry Lincoln Johnson. He was at last located. Dr. Ed. Williston was dressed in the height of fashion. He was spotless and wanted you to know it. Dr. Dumas looked every bit a specialist. Dr. Francis had his say and was fearless in expression. He didn't have to have an invitation. Senator Pinchback is never found wanting. His silvery locks make him look brilliant. Dr. J. R. Wilder was in a deep study. He had little to say and smiled only twice. Dr. Bruce Evans was the happiest man present. He was musically inclined. Prof. Bruce and Prof. Williams were asked a question, but they remarked that they were out of the school jurisdiction at present. Dr. A. M. Curtis was compelled to make observation of Dancey. He had great thoughts. was the personalization of dignity. Chairman Lewis is a genial and pleasing presiding officer, notwithstanding the intrusion of uninvited speakers. Walter Cohen reminded The Bee of reconstruction days. Arthur W: Gray was among the observers, and a welcome guest under all conditions and circumstances. Prof. Moore wore the smile that would not come off. It was an occasion that will be remembered for some time to come. The absence of Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, on account of sickness, was regretted by every guest present. R. W. Thompson on "The Fourth Estate," in The Charleston (W. Va.), Advocate: Miss Gonevia B Maxfield, general news editor on the Washington Bee, is one of the best paragraphers in the country: She knows how to extract the "kernel" from the news stories of the day, and is a valuable members of The Bee's staff. Sixty Merry Widows Entertain. The Widows' Club, recently organized, composing a membership of sixty members, gave an unique but interesting entertainment Tuesday evening at Asbury M. E. Church, 11th and K Streets Northwest, and rendered the following program: Chorus. "No Never Alone"—The Club. Recitation, Short Sketch of the Widow—Mrs. Martha Bias. Quartet. "Remember Me. Oh Mighty One"—Mrs. Dailah Jackson, Mrs. Julia Johnson, Mrs. Katie Hurbert, Mrs. Anna B. Green. Solo, "Widow's Friend"—Mrs. Anna Irick. Recitation, "Alonzé, the Brave"—By the oldest widow, 70 years; Mrs. Anna Ricks. Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, master of ceremonies. Mrs. Henrietta Tyler, president. Mrs. A. B. Green, secretary. AUDITOR TYLER. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, who has been confined to his home by illness, is much stronger and will be able to be out shortly Gray and Gray's holiday an nouncement. They carry a big holiday line, including their famous colored dolls, 50c tu $5.00 at 12 & U. Miss Maxfield. NR Se ee me ee SOREL ee * EE eee NO gee _ . A : on _— . .7 - ws TORT. WOTICK JAMES H. BUNDY, ATTORNEY. ‘Supreme Court of the District of Co- lombia, Holding Probate Court— No, 18390, Administration. This is to give notice that_the sub- scribers, of the District_of Columbia, have obtained from the Probate Court uf the District of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the estate of Geor- giana Priles, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons hav- ing claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally au- thenticated, to the subscribers, on or before the 21st day of November, A. D., 1912: otherwise they may by law be’ excluded from all: benefit of said esate. Given under our hands this 21st day ot November, 191. ANNA V. TOMPKINS, 1431 Q St N. W. *~ EDWARD SCOTT, O.bherwise EDMAND SCOTT, < 1508 Euclid St. XN, W- Attest: - JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for the District of ‘Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. JAMES F. BUNDY, Attorney. BENJ. L. GASKINS, ATTORNEY. Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbia, Holding Probate Court— No, 18318, Administration. ‘This is to give notice that_the sub- seriber, of the District _of Columbia, hras obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Ictters Testamentary on the estate of Han- nah Fuller, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persuns hav- mg clams against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thercof, legally au- thenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 23rd day of November, A. D.. r9t2; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefits of said estate. » Given under my hand this 23rd day of November, 111. is . DANIEL E. WISEMAN. - 330 W St, NL W. Attest: s JAMES TANNER, Regier, of Wills for the District o! - Columbia, Clerk of the Probate - _ Court. BENJ. L. GASKINS, Attorney. THANKSGIVING WITH ARMY WAR COLLEGE DETACH- MENT AT FORT RIVER VA By 1 P. M_ the many guests had as- sembled and in true military style marched through an arch entwined with evergreens and the national col- ors, the tables were in readiness— this was the beginning of the ideal Thanksgiving dinner. The dinnmg room was artistically decorated with lags, designs made up of war relics, cavalry sabres flowers and evergreens, a unique decoration with the A. W. C. D. crest in colors greatly enlarged, beautifully illuminated with many col- «ured lights added’ beauty to beauty and the occasional jest of a bay in Blue to his comrade as he called for “more of the brown” or just an- other “Ieg or just a little sauce” add- ed another part to the visitors notice. The’ refreshments served are such as all of Uncle Sam’s boys enjoy each national holiday > First Sergeant Marcus L. Kincaid, the writer observed, was especially energetic in his efforts to seat the boys in such order that their appetites would have the stimulus ‘of the pres- ence of an attractive and charming -gwests, just opposite, and it was after- wards learned that they were charm- ed to the extent that they failed to do credit to such an elaborate spread The first speaker of the afternoon was Capt. Edwards, veteran of the Spanish-American war and the Phil- ippine insurrection who held all ~pell bound with thrillmg experiences of the frontiers, Cuba and far off Luzon which reminded —us_of Othelo’s ca- reer which won him Desdemona. The Captain closed by reciting one of bis latest poems, which convinced all that he is 4 real poet as well as a soldier, traveler and lecturer. — \iter some applanse George PoSee Cooper. clerk im the \rmy War College De- tachment was induced to say a few words, he vouched for and confirined the statenients of the Captain, beng himself present when he helped make history” by moving accidents by flood and sea. of hair breadth escapes, the insolent foe, antres vast and deserts idic. etc.” After which Misys RoE Bell alse showed the martial pint in regular Joan of Arc effect, anil all were thrice blessed through her brief remarks, in which she showed a generous sym- pathy and acknowledged a frank ap- preciation for the valor displayed by the colored boys in blue in. every crisis this country has passed; Miss Rell also explained that the uninform- ed are disposed to read in the record of every professianal colored soldier a life being spent in dangers and sac- rifices upappreciated, but the well in- iormed are convinced-that every boy needs military training that on ac- fount of a date “Unpleasantness” our people should not cultivate the m- Iquitious assumption that “Time will not teach Courts the truth, There are no bitds in last year’s nest."—Longfellow. % That the soldier trained-youth mlerstands better than his fellows, less favored, that they are a part of a freat government. that good citizen- ship, the obligation to maintain a per- sonal standard of duty that exempli- fies obedience to law in the millitary life more sothan the civil Miss Co- tin also explained that mulitary ser- vice rendered according to law by ‘men so well trained for the discharge of a nations responsibility are ever appreciated by the well_informed of our people. After Miss Costin’s much too brief address, the boys in bluc brought forth the Chef and his as- sistints and unamimously yelled, a ‘speech’, a ‘speech’, but the chef would only give-his recipe for Mayonnaise and angle food: Chef Jackson and his assistant Wiley also knows some- thing about basting the turks. - The Army War College Detach- Cmedndithe, cet. lhe, ttn La etal want thm. Sees ede Fulanae ks LADIES VOLUNTEER, days be long on earth. We pray. Testimonials, To Whom It May Conceern: I am a married woman and have six months in any peace on earth in my home until I consulted this wor- thy woman. Two years ago, and since then, my home, by taking her advice, has been all that any family could wish, I am, your sister in Christ. MRS. W. H. H., Sherman, Texas. To Whom It May Concern: oMy dear readers, you are missing half of your life in misery and shame, worrying with a man that will not try once to please you, cherish or comfort you, and hold a bright light of good moral conduct before his children, by making home happy. Now, listen: i you have sighed, worried, cried and pleaded with him, and to no avail, you pray and let Madame McNairdec advise you. I know you will never re- gret it) My husband was a drunkard, a run-about and around, a gambler, and the most wicked man that our Lord ever let live, until all at once, ait reading: so often of this woman, I took up courage and let her hear from me. Today, I will say it on a stair-steps of Bibles, 1 have a model man in every respect. I will praise this woman as long as I have breath. She made my husbend a man, a hus- band, 2 gentleman. Tam, yours in Christ and S. M. T., MRS. T. G. D., Oklahoma, Okla. = “© (pi COER ESSN P DoS eS tS ee gbbeS Paes fe rate ERG eres 2, Sa Bore a Lat ae ae ER to ae nae a I eae ee _ is Vet See Se a, an Ce aah me Si S . ae ee My Dear Frie ids 1am now making my own volunteer statement because this lady has caus- ed me to be so happy. 1 would like so much to give you my name, but 1 hope you know why. I went with a young man two years and we spat all the time. We were twice engaged and he would disappoint me, until I con- sulted this wonderful lady. Now we are married, and have been for near three years. He is so nice and kind to me. I told him a few months ago of this advice, and he would not agree with me until he lost his job, and he then made up his mind, and do you know that my husband has one of the best jobs of his life by consult- ing her. No matter what you want to do or know, let her hear from you, and I vow you will never regret it. I can not help believing that she is sent of God to do just what-she is doing, and you never hear of a thing ugly that she has done, I visited her during the K. of P. Supreme Lodge, and I never met a nicer lady. I ama Christian and a leader in a good many church clubs. ‘We chatted a good deal of such things. I find her very entertaining. T am, as ever, her friend, ‘ MRS. POSIE T. M., “Washington, D. C. To Whom It May Concern: I have always been one of those that did not give any thought of this until about four years ago I had a great trouble and it cost me almost every dime ] had, and_ my mother asked me one day to tell some of this trouble to this woman that we read so much about in our papers. Mother says, “I feel that she can help you.” T had to laugh with tears in my eyes, for I wag in jail; then finally I said, “Suit yourself, anything now, .so I come clear and get out of here.” She let this woman hear from her and about me., We never can forget what this woman said in reply. She said in substance: “If you will pray and trust God, I will do the erest.” And bless her today and forever, I was called to trial, and every witness that could be found spoke in my behalf, and those who did not could not be found. I was returned to jail twice and then set free. Do you blame me for saying she is a power tmknown, to help those who seek her aid?. I am now doing business for myself and making good. Every month I send her twenty dollars. I have done this for four months, and shall always divide my last dime with her. I am her friend at all times. G. A. CAMERON, Jacksonville. Thousands are flocking to see this wonderful lady daily. Her powerful consultation when heeded has sent sunshine to the homes of all who call- ed. Don’t put off, but call at once, if you wish to enjoy future happiness. Don't delay. Hightly indorsed by ail the press, teachers, preachers, lawyers and doctors, and come well recom- mended 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 byy all. God has endowed her with an unspeakable blessing to and humanity. She deals in nothing to be ashamed of. She wants to hear from all that are in trouble or distress. Address MADAM McNAIRDEE, 110g _N. Senate Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Positively no attention paid to let- ters without one dollar enclosed. Bavaria shipped $12,075 worth of pocket ‘electric lamps to the United States in the second quater of the year. National Religious he = SEP ere aE ode a? Sr BSS CS ease rs ee Se RE peo Ee Ne Ce | rg SR ee cee ean ee ee es oe Re Sok RR Ee eRe eh eres: SRS menareonrn? Bree me ieee ee Beg RRR AE ne He SS pee what & + ES ee st $ Boa 2 Phe EY ta es Re * . tig . . 7 * : ‘ 3 ee ie ’ 4 - in came . # s5 r 5 oe mi a <a ome. Sig aie s ks ‘ : "ee ‘ ape a " ee ey BS se ; %. tem: ee, BO 7 ee Peed fen eae ASNT fo Z ~~ Ps . , me . ae me a ae me ae, | ens ee ee ga Ci eee ice < se a a aa Se ng eS Re Sia oe ee eae se ME Be ye Be Fa Came es r,t “OU aaa gs, Se S62) 5 TA eis Re oo oe any oa mae mpd games ae ad. Se ce bom wih Sway a ert g I, EO CS ae ay ‘ FORE A Ae Selle ae ee eae sroaien 2S caisson , gestae BMS Ss eeeretttteememnenmeensemreesecie er reps emsemetpmmnteama mamas ee A tS A CAEL POA REE Offers superior advantages for the training of young men and women in many departments of work. The following Departments. are in sticcessful operation. , i. Department’ of Religious Training. This Sebprement is intended especially for the training of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. Settlement workers, Deatonesses, and for Home and Foreign Missionaries. . 5 2, Department of Theology. . 3. Commercial Department. . ' : 4. Literary Department. . 5. Department of Music, y x . 7th and Eye Sts., N. W. . : 2. : WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT YOUR . Beautiful Lounges - . ° e 5 Morris Chairs Writing Desks Christmas Furniture Music Boxes Bale of all kinds and description, Houseand Herrmann is the place) Mine Helsleads anil Mattresses +to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city [2f you want a jirst-cluss Bed-room where the people can be satisfied. This is - suite, call after you have . house that will satisfy you. | "been elsewhere A New. Director THE DOUGLASS DIRECTORY Co. A directory of all the Negro business places in the city, alphabeti- cally arranged. . ,If you are not registered with this Company send us a card, and our representative will call. - To do business you must be known to the business world. _’ THE DOUGLASS LIRECTORY CO., . 609 F Street N. W. z EUGENE R. JAMES . J. ARTHUR JAMES ' E.R. James & Bro. . (Late of McKenzie Scott) : ~ UNDERTAKERS AND jEMBALMERS - 1824-6 LSt.N. W. . WASHINGTON, DeGe « CHAPEL _ SHOW ROOM _- PHONE: MAIN 428 VISIBLE WELLINGTON . WELLINGTON VISIBLE TYPEWRITER Orly $60.00. - - - . You Save $40.00, "" soLD ON EASY TERMS. Only Typewriter Sold Which is Guaranteed for Two Years. _ Two Dollars per Month Will-Rent the Wellington: Rental Applies ‘on Purchase. - . Manufactured by the . WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 50g Eleventh St. N. W. - - - Washirigton, D. C. EEE The Musical. VAG 2S Begs: gt eee ‘The musical at the Bethel Literary last Tuesday was not as well attend- ed as it was desired. Miss Blanch Wright, Miss Charlotte Wallace, Miss Ruth Grimshaw, Miss Edna Gray, Miss Mary Europe, were excellent in very sweet declaimer. Miss Marie A. Murray is a sweet singer. Mrs. Alrfed Lewis elicited great applause in her humorous recitation. The piano solo by Mrs. -Joseph Douglass was also good. Achy feeling, pain in Limbs and all Malarious indications removed by Elixir Babek, that well known rem- edy for all such diseases. “T have taken uv the three bottles of your ‘Elixir Babek,’ and have not felt so well and entirely free from painin limbs for five years. Please send me on: dozen more."—Mrs. E. Higgins. Jacksonville, Fla. Elixir Babek 30 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. Phone M. 6396, James Enright, Brookland Rye, fine wines, liquors, and domestic cigars. 306 Four-and-a- Half Street S. W., Washington, D. C. THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL, DURHAM, N.C, : Chas. H. Jarvins. & pons FISH 4 Pouttry AND Oyster DEALERs, 930 C Street Northwest, , and . Center Market. =~ Phone, Main 4480. Washington, D. C. Dr. W. 8. Richard TW oy MICHArSON DRUGGIST 316 41-2 St. Southwest =. 14th and R Sts. WN. W. Two of the best known drug stores in the city. Drugs and toilet ar- cles of all kinds A H. Underdown Employment Em- porium. Reliable hetp furnished. Em- ployment secured. 1742 14th Street. N. W. Phone North 864. Dee. 1-tf Training School 6. Department of Literary Training : " 7- Department of Industries., -8. Extension Home Classes. There are special scholarships for deserving young _men and women, in the Departments of Theology and Religious Training. * The next Summer School and Chautauqua will cpen July 3. 1912, For further information and catalogue, address < B. MURRAY Whe : 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. THE ENTERPRISE CLEAN- ING AND PRESSING. CO. The Proper Cleansing and Pressing of Gent’s Clothiny Our Ex- clusive Work. 75¢ per Suit. Coat, 4oc. Pants, 20c. Vest, 15¢. Suits Pressed, 35¢. Four for $1.00. 1537 Fourteenth St. N. W. ROBERT DOUGLASS, Manager. North Mountain Sana | ' . FOR | torium ?CQLORED | CONSUMPTIVES SITUATED AT NORTH MOUNTAIN SBERKELY CO., W. VA. ) Elevation 1200 Feet : P. Franklin Scott, SamuelGray> Supterintendent Medical Director For farther information apply to Dr. Sam'l Gray eMartinburg,FW.\a- ; Open all the Year . s For Sale ‘ROSEMARY’ Preparation to straighten hair, guar- anteed to be harmless. Will not in- jure head or scalp. Continued appli- cation will take kinl: out. Curly hair will be made straight. Price, one dollar. Addressthe E.Ed.F.SalesCo. THE BEE Office, Wash., D. C. aerate eae e ae eee Northwest Cafe. Regular Board—$11 per month. - Half month—$6.00. Regular bréakfast—zo cents. Regular dinner—25_ cents. Big special Sunday dinner—35 cents. The above are the popular prices at the Northwest Cafe, mth and You Streets Northwest, on the Boulevard. A. H. Cooper. Mr. A. H. Cooper, whose advertisé- ment appears in another column of The Bee. If you want first-class work done, don’t fail to go to Coop- er’s. Read his announcement. Douglass Directory. There is a new directory that is to be published by Miss Jeannett Carter. Attorney L. M. King is president of the company. Dr. Julia H. P. Cole- man is secretary, and Miss Jeannette Carter is treasurer. This is what the colored people have been needing for a number of years. This directory will contain the names and residence of the colored people in this city and their business. “22° % Bree = a FOSTER'S DYE AND CLEANING WORKS. ‘(You Street, Letween ith and rth Streets, Northwest.) Business and Display Office, _ th and You Streets. Northwest | CALL AND INSPECT OUR | . WORK. | Ladies’ suits a specialty Gentlemen’s suits cleaned, pressea and sponged. Gloves cleaned. All goods look like new when they leave our works FOSTER'S DYE WORKS. Go To . HOLMES) HOTE] *. 323 Virginia Ave., S. #’, Lest Afro-American Accommodation 12 the {District EUROPEANFAND AMERICAN PLAN Good Rooms-and Lodging soc, 75¢ and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a call. « ; James Ottoway [Holmes, pProprietor _ TWashingwoa, D. C. Phine|Main 2315 HIRSH’S’ SHOE STORES z -~» Washington's Best and ‘Most Up- to-Date Shoe House. . Phone Main 4471. . 1026-1023 Seventh St. N. W. , : Washington, D. C. SMITH’S, PARK PHARMACY 4th and Elm Streets N. W. . ~ LE DROIT PARK. > The Only Up-to-Date Druggist _ South of - . Howard University. Ti you want fresh drugs and carefully “compounded _ prescrip- tions, the Park Pharmacy is the place to go.* : Toilet articles of every descrp- tion, . - Assorted candies of the finest and best makes. Holiday souyenir cards and ci gars. . ; The latest and ,most up-to-date Soda Fountain, and all kinds of fruit syrups. . Wm, L. SMITH, 4th and Elm Streets N. W. ‘LeDroit Park. d-16-3m . : | Phone Col. 2578. Wm. C. McC URDY DEALER IN, Wholesale (Baked Goods) Retail. : Special Xmas Price Pound and Fruit -Cake, 15¢. Best to be had. | * Stand 662-3. Center Market. ; { x é \ c 4 * . * a . * Se vee wes: eae Desig Miex cosas ice x: cata kw ee Ec FO « & aoe a of oo oo. . scseat “Se el owt 4. See , ' s 1 James H Wirslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER, ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W 4 James H. Dabney _ FUNERAL DIRECTOR. ~ | . Hierxc, Livery, ano Sate “Sraste. ‘ a Carriages Hired for Funerals, Parties; Balls, Receptions, Etc. " Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guarantecil: Business at 1132 Third Street Northwest. Phone for Office, Main 1727. Phone call for Stable, SNorth3274M. . OUR STABLES IN PREEMAN’S ALLEY. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third St. N. W. : * Phone, Main 3200. = __C__ Carriages For Hire. Geo. W. Murray South Washington Druggist - 2d & D Sts. Southwest _ | PEOPLE’S DRUGGIST Prescriptions cormpoundea CHRISTMAS cies” HOLTMAN’S OLD {STANE FINE BOOTS AND SHOES 491 Penn, ave. N. We, OUR 5250 AND ¥ SHOES ARE THE BEST MADE. SIGN OF TH BIG BOOT. WM. MOREI.AND, PROP. THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. NOT SOLD UNDER ANY OTHER NAME. WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Ifyou purchase the NEW HOME you will Seven life asset at the price you pry, and will not havean endicss chain of repairs. Sa SS | [eh ls = IL as |} Considered ive: 5 itis the y A aes in the end Rese” NY to buy. If you yuntas. wing machine, write for our latest catalogue before you purchase, The New Home Senmng Machine Co,, Drange, Mass. - OVER 65 YEARS’ * EXPERIENCE i | ea on Pe TRape Marks Desicns: Coryrnricuts &c. invention ts probably putentahie. Communica. viona strictly confidential. KANDSOOK on latents wnt free. Videst spenes for securing patents, specsal notice, Without charge, in the Scientific Ammericatt, Abandsomely tlinstrated week. Largest ett. enlation of any soem: ine x vernal. Terme, $3 2 year: four months, $L Suld by all newsdealern. HUNN & Co.ser~sen, New York Branch Omice, C3 F 8t, Washington, D.C. “COSTELLO'S. Sith and G Streets No W.. = Washingten, D.C. =——eoooroerw™>™>”— "“—m>_ TheOlympiaDancing Class Every Thursday Evening AUDITORIUM HALL &th St. bet. E andG, S. E. ADMISSION “ 1S CENTS “YALE ORCHESTRA Music for all occasions, address Geo. S. King, 416 3d Street, S. E: Pe PY, ee eee) Ox Macrew. We want our readers to patronize us; it helps all around. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. advertises in this pa- per, and when you want a first-class dressing for kinky, harsh and unruly hair, go t@ your ssoggists and get 2 bottle of Ford’s Hair Pomade, a5¢ or 50c a bottle. Printing. , If you want first-class printing done in the most artistic manner, send it to W. Calvin Chase, ah for estimates. Office, 1109 Eye Street, Northwest, residence 1212 Florida Avenue, North- west. Phone N. 2642 Y, M. 4078. Every job will entitle you to a free notice in The Bee. Have You Seen BEAUTIFUL FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS? Conceded By All to Be the Most At- tractive Suburb of ‘Washington. Sixty-First and C Streets Northeast, on Columbia Electric Railroad, Two beautiful churches, a large new public school and a splendid pub- lic hall, attest the push and enter- prise of its citizens. A FEW CHOICE LOTS LEFT. Prices have doubled im the last three years. They will double again. For an investment or a home. a lvok at Fairmount will convince you. Drop me a card, or call, and sce me. and [ will take you out to this attractive suburb free of charge Do not miss this opportunity to get a home. Easy ‘payments. No intezest. No taxes Loans secured for those desiring tc build - ® JAMES F. ARMSTRONG. Agent. 494 La, Ave. N. W., or with W. Sid ney Pittman, the Architect, the of fice-of The Bee. Dr. S. M. Pierre—Good Cigars. Dr. Pierre will leave a patient for acigar It makes no difference at at i. of the cabbage make, just se tis 4 ugar things Prof, Jesse Lawson—Religious Or- . ganizer. tt you discuss office, politics or the attairs of the day with Prof. Lawson, they would be distasteful te him, bur it Some great question of the State is to be solved, or the orgamzatin oL some religious society is te be es tablished and the president 1s te be elected. Prof. Lawson is at home — He had but one hobby during McKinley's admuvistration, and that was the tarit Mall, which, iti claimed, that hy wrote for the President ? ° McCall’s Magazine . and McCall Patterns For Women ’ Have More Friends than any other magazine or peneras. McCall's is the reliable Fashion Guide monthly in one million one hundred thousand homes. Besides showing all the latest designs of McCall Patterns, each issue, is brimful of sparkling short stories and helpful information for women. Save Mones and Keep in Strle by mbscibing for McCall's Magazine at once. Costs only so cents a vear, inclading any one of the celebrated McCall Patterns free, McCall Patterns Lead all others in style, ft, gmphary, economy and number sold. More dealers acll McCall Patterns than any other two makescombined. Nove higher than sgcents. Bay from your dealer, of by mail from 7 McCALL'S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St, New York City eres Gp, Fri Conng ma Pte Caters me Telephone Min 810 CHOICE Wines, Liquors nal Cigars, J. H. Kennedy PROPRIETOR OF GDhe Moose House, 625 D Street, N. W. Washington, D.C. taSpecial Liquor Sale Ev- ery Saturday. a LADIES’ NURSE" MADAME K. ~. COLEMAN Ladies’ Nurse 3335 Sherman Avenue XN. W. ” Phone Columbia 466.~ . . D. O'CONNOR = IVINES. LIQUORS & CIGARS 1s00 Seventh Street N. W. a ZIT, Pe €& =p a: 39 _ : _ 4 é 4 ieee 4 ; ag 4 ; . ‘ : READ WHAT PROMINENT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY: ; > ‘ , *. ‘Washington, D. C., April 11, 1900. 4 » Kloczewski & Co. 4 q Gentlemen :—I wish to state that two bottles of “ Elixit Babek" I purchased of you ¢ » at the recommendation of a friend has proven of incalculable benefit to my daughter's ¢ » health. I deem it the best, indeed, the only, remedy I have yet come across for Malaria, » and offer this testimonial voluntarily. Yours truly, F. SHARP. 4 ‘ I bate tried “ Babek” for the last four 1000 Maryland Avenue, S. W ‘ » years, both as a preventive and cure for Svashington. D. C., April 9, 1900. ‘ , Malaria, and found it to be more than Kloczewski & Co. Sirs:—Within the last , , is claimed for it. Without it I would be five months I have sold 3.600 bottles of , . obliged to change my residence, as I can- “‘Elizir Babek,” for Malaria, Chills and , not take quinine in any of its forms. Fever. Our customers speak very well . , J. MIDDLETON, ofit. Yourstruly, HENRY EVANS, P = Four-Mile Run, Va. v2 FSt,N. Ww. ‘ i s SS ‘ FOR SALE BY ALL DRUCCISTS. 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PLEDGES FOK SALE, 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N W Ze FORD'S Eee Cos | ee ~~ f HAIR POMADE EARS AEAt MAKES HARSH.KINKY OR CURLY HU, Eo CF | GLOSSY, SOFTER AND MORE PUABLE, ING. ‘EASY TOCOMS AND PUT UP IN ANT STYLE THE LENGTH WIL PERMIT UREXCLLD FOR PREVENTING HAIP. FROM FALLING QUT, CAXORUFE AND ITORING (OF SCALE BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, CET THE GENGIAE,PUT UP IM ‘25¢AND Se BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MANECR EVRY PACKAGE, ea fee ~ TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. “MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY | UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCELLED | FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES.o o « SOLD BY ORUGGISTS.IF YOUR ORUGGIST CANROT ‘SUPPLY YOU, WE W'LL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOMTING PRICES.SWALL SIZED BOTTLE. 254 LARGE SED BOTTLE, , 50a THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 232 LAKE ST.DEPT. 284 CHICAGO AGENTS WANTED. Jj. M. ARENDES & BRO DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF PORK PRODUCTS , AND FRESH TRIPE | MY SPECIALTY. | 286-87-88 Center Market. | 3 Eastern Market. | Rooms. Rooms for rent at the Cameron Apt. 41, 1902 Vermont Avenue N. W. Gas, steam heat, sanitary bath, tele- ‘phone and cafe at your service. = . as ys os ; i ian *s tee ead a Z ca oe 4B a a = I a 6 Doe ha gd SW aa AS i 9 ne Ege apps ao ee tralia (i Reali i r nee ne, , a os zat i ne re ee . A a ae aces ars : = E a * nis Sr ge “RA MAN ; & ne 54 - A ao we pen es ‘ H\IR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance ot their hair: . It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly ‘promotes its luxuriant . - a* growth It cures cdandruff. stops falling hair, and prevent, the dandruff ’ . germ. 25cts the box; the bottle, by mail, 30 cents. # UAIR-VIM SOAP is cleansing in its effect ind beautifying m its results. _ , F Especially adapted for shampooing the hair, and fills every requirement . 5 2 « © & for use in the toilet, bath and nursery. 25cts the cake. . BEAU-TE-VIM CREAM—Is a restorer, preserver, bgautitier . and + ‘ bleach for the skin. Lubricating the ~uriace. giving 1t life and adding bril- . * x 7 liancy to the complexion. 25cts the box. = - : OWL CORN SALVE—A panacea for all fout evils. One Box coa- vinces the most ‘skeptical. Try it. rocts. a bax. > oS x : All preparations on sale at all iirst-class drug stores. Fé your druggist .- ~ . hasn't this, drop us a card. ° ~ Active agents wanted everywhere. 4%, , $ 7 Braids, puffs and transformations made to order. Al grades of hair- |” . , . perfectly matched. ae . . Z > Free advice given for your hair needs. a é Hair-Vim Chemical Co., Inc., Newport News; Va. Seccessor to Colum- . L via sire / PL 'HL Coleman, Phar. D., president and manager, 1113 US a Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman, . D., president a: rf 238; it. * . & N W.. Washington, D. C. ey Re ee - = + Jberal commission paid Phone N 3259-M. x Astoria Pharmacy The \stona Pharmacy, Third and G Streets N. W. js doing a rushing business now. Dr. Armstrong, the proprietor, makes a’ specialty in try- ing to please his many colored pat- rons. They are .swarming in his store, in order to be, in time for Christmas gifts. Dr. Armstrong comes from an old Virginia family with a heart bigger than that ef any heef you may kill. This is one of the few drug stores in which our people are treated right. . Where to Buy The Bee. Smith's, 4th and Elm St. N. W. Pope’s Pharmacy, 1319 H St. N. EL Jackson & Whipp’s, 1513 7th St. NL OW. . Board & McGuire's, 9th and You Sts. N. W. : Reeves’, 626. T St. N. W. Jones, 1020 You St. N. W. Gray, 12th and You St. N, W. Board & McGuire, 1912%4 14th St NL W. Simmons’, 2oth and K Sts. N. W. Throckmorton, 1300 14th St. N. W. Morse’s, 1904 L St. N. W. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave. Leonard Blagburn, 201 Morris Rd., Anacostia, D. C. a 7 ee ee ee ee = we? ' Morse’s * esti tei . Ee oy i ee | UP-TO-DATE I Tuk of esd, x sy Se Paiie . eee Drug Store See one g : 2 eke Tee eet i ESS y SY ite 9 s RS ‘i Oe ee he Your Money’s Worth in ee a ee “Se, ' Holiday Articles NTE, SEs, Seat PREG NESTE 5 NAR 1 BESO ORR wa 4 “ESP RREIIOR ase 520 ere © cs SSR MORSE’S DRUG STORE. (. e8 : The best and most heautiful combs and brushes in the city. Just the article for presents. ‘s . + Tse. fo see ar .. PERFUMERIES: , Domestic and Imported. put in fine bottléss, a SOAPS... _” : Our Soaps cannot be duplicated. Bg : 7 | ne . . 2 | _ : PAPER. . : Initial paper and envelopes in pretty boxes. ‘ « TOILET ARTICLES, - Inspect our Toilgt Cases and ask for what you want: Save your- selves the trouble, time and worry of going down town. Everything in the Toilet line may be obtained at this up-to-date drug store. é “ MORSE’S SODA FOUNTAIN . Is the greatest in the city. Fresh fruit favors daily. Ice cream soda of different. flavors. . . : PRESCRIPTIONS COMPOUNDED ~ By registered pharmacists. Everything guaranteed at this drug store. / JOHN W. MORSE, Druggist, | . : 5 . 1904 L Street Northwest. _ . For Rent. * For rent, nice large, sunny rooms, furnished oF maluraished Modern. conveniences. pply 14: ode Island Avenue, N. W. ‘ “For Rent. " Seven room brick, 1937 Fourth St., Northwest, LeDrott Park. Rent, $20.50 per month. By Thos. Walker, 506 5th St N. W. nO-25-3t FOR RENT. A three-room flat, suitable for two ladies or gents’ bachelor quarters. Fine light airy rooms. Heat and light furnished. Apply 1224 You Street, N. W. Rnome For Rent. One large front room (unfurnished) with-heat, hght ami other privileges, and one hail room for rent; excellent focation; reasonable price. 1520 Cor- coran Street N. W. An Opportunity. _ I can start any honest or energetic boy or girl in a pleasant and profit- able business if they are willing to do a little work after school hours. For information write Mr. A. Re Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. + An up-to-date financial plan to li- quidate church debts with ease and certainty. Free information to all ministers and church workers. 1223 S street, Washington, D. C. no-1-3-m Martin’s Cafe, 11th and You Streets Northwest, is setting meals at reduced prices. F'rst-class in every particular. BEST IN THE CITY. / Why do you go elsewhere and buy your ice cream when you can get bet- ter at Murrays. Murrays cream is pure and is delivered to any section of the [sity. This is an old established firm First class meals at all hours in the day may be had at Murrays—1216 U street, forthwest. Ice cream cut, $1.20 per gallon. Plain ice, cream at [oo cents per gallon. His large and |commodious dinning room will ac- commodate any number of people. House & Herrman. The next oldest house in the city” is House & Herrman. If you can’t be satisfied elsewhere, call at this house. New. York Candy Kitchen CHRISTMAS CANDIES ; . at the < . . NEW YORK CANDY KITCHEN . ‘ 1506 Seventh Street Northwest 7 Fresh Candies Daily * 4h Special Candies, 8 cents per pound, 3 pounds for 25 cents, ° Special’ Candies, 15¢ per pound, 2 pounds, 25c. . Five pounds Candy, $1.00. # : * Six pounds Candy, $1.00. te . 3 Mixed Nuts, 15 cents per pound, 2 pounds, 25 cents. The_best place in the city to purchase your Nuts and Candies. Ice Cream Soda of all flavors. . " . 1506 Seventh Street Northwest °° : : . Healy's. Healy's Capsules for colds and grip. Third and Massachusetts Avenue N. W. Sure cure. 25 cents. . HOLIDAY WINES AND LIQUORS AT M. HEN- NESCSY. Restaurant, 216 Ninth Street Northwest. It is the place to get best beers and whiskies. Fine lunch and dinner daily. When you are at the Center Mar- ket call on Mr. Hennessy. It is the place for first-class wines, liquors and cigars. Breakfast, lunch and diner al- ways ready. % The Vaudeville & Dance Tuesday, December 26, 1911 True Reformers Hall By the Phonolian Dramatic Co. WONDERFUL RESULTS ON SHORT NOTICE I have used your Pomade. Its the best thing I ever used for making curly hair lie smooth. I have not finished my first bottle, but can see wonderful results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of Pineville, S. C. Try Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh stubborn and unruly hair and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion for the complexion. Ask your druggist for them. Be sure and get the genuine (Ford's) manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Nichols' Pharmacy, Corner 19th Street and Penn. Ave.; S. A. Richardson & Co., 7th and Q Sts., N. W.; Morse's Pharmacy, 19th and L Sts. N. W.; W. S. Richardson, 316 Four-and-a-Half St. S. W.; Daniel H. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave., N. W.; J. F. Simpson, corner 7th St, Rhode Island Ave. and R St. N. W.; Singleton's Pharmacy, 20th and E Sts. N. W.; Market Pharmacy, corner 20th and K Sts. N. W.; John R. Major, 716 7th St. N. W.; Ideal Pharmacy, 11th St. and N. Y. Ave. N. W.; R. A. Veitch, corner 20th and M Sts. N. W.; E. E. Cissell, 10th St.; and N. Y. Ave.; W. P. Herbst, Penn. Ave. and 25th St. N. W.; Hutton & Hilton, 22d and L Sts. N. W.; R. W. Duffey, Penn. Ave and 22d St. N. W.; Whiteside Pharmacy, 1921 Pa Ave.; Board & McGuire, corner 9th and U Sts.; F. M. Criswell, 1901 7th St. N. W.; Quigley's Pharmacy, corner 21st and G Sts. N. W.; Daw's Drug Store, corrner 23d and H Sts. N. W.; Howard Pharmacy, 10th and R Sts. N. W. People's Pharmacy, 7th and Mass. Ave., N. W. Ask J. S. Jones for The Bee. Home Comfort Means Everything We will sell you more goods for the same payments, or the same amount of goods on smaller payments, than any other firm in Washington. Here are some plain and absolutely reliable statements concerning the Furniture, Carpets, and Stoves that come from our store; with facts regarding our method of selling and the help given our customers. We give, without question, as much value, for your money as any store in Washington; we give more value than most of the stores; and we make it easier for you to buy and to pay than any other store. Our object in allowing unusually easy terms is not to induce people to buy beyond their means, but to enable them to afford the better qualities which we know to be the most economical. Nice furnishings bring happiness and contentment to any home, and we enable you to have these things when you want them and as good as you can possibly afford. This we have done for thousands; let us do the same for you. Miss Annie E. Boller. Announces that she has opened a Hairdressing Parlor at 1420 Church street, N. W., where she is prepared to do hairdressing, manicuring, facial massaging, scalp treatment and hair culturing in the latest style. Miss Boller is a graduate of Mme. L. C. Parrish's School of Beauty Culture, of Boston, Mass., and is agent for Mme. Parrish's famous scalp and skin remedies. She is also dealing in pure human hair goods. Switches, puffs and pompadours made to order. Your own combing can be utilized. Give her a trial. Satisfaction guaranteed. --- THOMAS ACQUITTED. J I. Thomas was tried in Criminal Court No. 1 Monday on the charge of murder in the second degree, having caused the death of Robert H. Chesley. was acquitted. Assistant U. S. Attorney Proctor represented the government, and Attorneys T. L. Jones and B J Gaskins represented the defendant Speeche's of both Jones and Gaskins to the jury were telling. A FEDERATION OF PARENTS. Mrs. Julia Layton, President. One of the best movements that has been started is the federation of the Teachers' and Parents Association, of which Mrs. Julia Layton is president. The first parents' and teachers' association of either white or colored, was first started by Miss Eva A. Chase. This association is being incorporated Attorney W. Calvin Chase has prepared the articles of incorporation. The confederation will do greater work, and no better person than Mrs. Layton could have been selected as president. Mrs. Layton is widely known not only in this city, but throughout the country as an organizer, and it is evident that the consolidation will be a great success and a benefit to the people. The people will follow Mrs. Layton in this great work, and The Bee will support her. The Medico-Chirurgical Society Elects Officers. The annual meeting of the Medico-Chirurgical Society of the District of A. Columbia, was held at Howard University Medical Building on the 17th inst. At the conclusion of the regular business of the society the president, Dr. H. C. Scurlock, delivered his annual address, which was very able and impressive. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President—Dr. James C. Dowling. Vice President—Dr. W. H. Wilson. Recording Secretary—Dr. Harry J. Williams. Corresponding Secretary—Dr. Chas A. Tignor. Librarian—Dr. Royal A. Mundy. Board of Censors—Dr. H. C. Scurlock, Dr. Albert Ridgley, Dr. John H. Johnson, Dr. Chas. H. Marshall and Dr. John W. Mitchell. THE BEE'S The patrons of The Bee should read the advertisements in The Bee this week and patronize the firms. The Bee carries substantial advertisements of the largest firms in the city. The Bee is the people's paper, and when you advertise in it you will receive results. WANTED—AGENTS. Wanted, Agents—Men and women solicitors and boys with wheels. A. H. UNDERDOWN. N-11-tf. 1742 14th St., N. W. J. Jay Gould's Wonder Store, 421 9th Street. Stocking gifts, tree toys, scrap pictures, bells, tinsel, fancy paper, favors. Wonders for Christmas! All our goods are marked in plain figures, that you may compare our prices with the very best offers of other stores. You come to us and make selections without being asked any questions in regard to how or when you wish to pay. The price tags will tell you exactly what the amount of your bill will be. Your purchases are charged on an open account, without notes or interest, and we arrange for divided payments to suit your circumstances. This is the help we offer all customers. It's the Grogan way of giving you the greatest amount of home comfort possible. You have a right to the use of your personal credit, and we consider an open account as a right-not as a favor. If you wish to pay cash or settle an account in 30 days we allow a discount of 10% from any marked price. FRITZ HOHMANN'S FINEWINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS Cor. Fifth and L Streets Opp. Convention Hall Headache and Bilious Attacks Caused by Malaria, removed by the use of Elixir Babek cure for such ailments. "I have used Elixir Babek in my family for sixteen years, and found it even more than you claim for it in treating cases of Chills or Malarial Fever. One member of our family was cured of Malarial Fever by it when given up to die by physicians.—J. F. Oberlet, Vienna, Va. Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. Malaria and Kindred Diseases. Dress making. Children's clothes a specialty. Prices reasonable Mrs. Williams, 1940 9th St. N. W. Causing loss of appetite, headache and bilious attacks prevented by Elixir Babek, a splendid remedy for such ailments. "Myself and whole household had suffered very much for some time with Malarial Fever. 'Elixir Babek' has cured us perfectly, so that we enjoy at present the best of health." Jacob Elberly, Fairfax Court House, Va. Elixir Babek, 50 cents, all druggists or Lloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. We Grow Our Own Flowers: Greenhouses, Anacostia, D. C. Phone, Lincoln 193. F. H. KRAMER Wholesale and Retail Rose Grower Introducer of the World's Famous Rose, "Queen Beatrice." "The Electric Light Stands," Center Market. Branch. 722 Ninth Street N. W. Private Branch Exchange, Main 2372 and 2373, which will connect you with any of our stores. A. H. Cooper THE TAILOR 925 18th Street, Northwest Nobby Fitting Suits to order, ranging in prices from $17 to $25. The cutting and trimming of these suits are equal to that given in suits that would cost you elsewhere from $25 to $35. Mail and express orders given special attention. Samples sent upon request. Fine Nobby Fitting Suits to order, ranging in prices from $17 to $25. The cutting and trimming of these suits are equal to that given in suits that would cost you elsewhere from $25 to $35. Mail and express orders given special attention. Samples sent upon request. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $1.00 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. 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. The hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heat-put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. Detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heat- and is held by a turn of the handle. able for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a 0.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. W. F. REITH Dealers in all Kinds of --- ```markdown ``` THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE-IT IS STEEL HEATING BAR ALUMINUM COMB LADIES LOOK! Every hair if sho Magic drier straighten th The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, beec ing bar which iron the hair, is alone, put into th The Aluminum Comb is easily detached fr ed the comb goes back into place and is held d The Magic Heater is also suitable for cur hand bag. Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co., A. H. Underdown Employment Emporium. Reliable help furnished. Employment secured. 1742 14th street. N. W. Phone North 864. Dec. 1-ff Gray and Gray. druggists, 12 & U Sts., courteous treatment, fair prices, well assorted stock. AT JUST'S OLD STAND.. 619 D Street N. W. Workingmen, and where does Santa Claus come in, if you spend all your "tin;" see us, and you win, on a slightly used suit or overcoat, $3 to $10; put the savings in your fin. One price. Justh's Old Stand, 619 D. --- Phone Main 5045 N. Auth Provision Co.'s Products. Bacon, Lard, Pork, Beef, Lamb, Veal, all kinds of Sausage. Fresh and Corned Pork. 30, 31, 32, North-East Market. Phone, Lincoln 2503. d-9-3t YEATMAN'S DRUG STORE Seventh and H Streets N. E. Prescriptions and Medicines. d-9-2t