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VOL.XXXII NO 31 DR.SHEPARD'COMING PLANS NOW BEING PERFECTED To Address Bethel Literary Society on "Religious Training"—Banquet by Citizens of District. All Elements Working to Make Church Meeting and Social Function Memorable—Big Turn-Out Expected. Plans are being perfected to give Dr. James E. Shepard a royal welcome when the brilliant young president and founder of the National Religious Training School, Durham, N.C., comes to deliver an address at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Dr. Shepard's theme will be "Religious Training the Hope of the Negro Race," and in the working out of his convincing argument he will present the given principle of his new educational propaganda, concretely illustrated by his phenomenal school at Durham. He will emphasize the basic value of religious training in the making of men, showing the indissoluble tie that binds the moral training with the mental and manual, and will explain in detail the scope and purpose of the great Ministerial Conference he has called to meet in Durham next July. President A. D. Washington and his official aids in Bethel Literary Society are extending an especial invitation to the educational leaders, the ministers, the teachers and the organized workers for the community's social betterment, as well as the citizens at large to turn out and hear this gifted orator and constructive Christian statesman. The indications are that Dr. Shepard will be greeted by one of the largest and most representative audiences that has ever gathered in historic Metropolitan church. In all probability, Dr. Shepard will be introduced by Justice Wendell Phillips, Stafford, of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, and Rabi Simon, President W. P. Thirkield, of Howard University; Supt. W. M. Davidson, and Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce of the public schools; Dr. W. Bruce Evans. Prot. E. C. Williams, Dr. Lucy E. Molen and others identified with the state unfit will have seats upon the platform. A rich musical program will be presented, embracing a solo by the famous prima donna, Miss Jean Kelly, and selections by the Wilberforcian Orchestra. To Be Banqueted at Odd Fellows' Hall by Citizens. According to plans outlined by the executive committee on arrangements, which has been meeting at the office of The Bee, Dr. Shepard will be tendered a grand testimonial banquet by the citizens of the District of Columbia at Odd Fellows' Hall, immediately following the exercises at the church, where covers will be laid for an immense throng of admirers. The citizens' committee in charge of this elaborate function is made up of W. Calvin Chase, chairman; R. W. Thompson, secretary; W. Sidney Pittman, treasurer; John C. Dancy, and Armond W. Scott, together with a reception committee of twenty. Further announcement will be made in next week's issue of The Bee All elements are striving in unison to make the Shepard meeting and banquet the "red-letter" event of the new year. The Wilberforian Orchestra will furnish the music at the church and banquet. OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mr. Bruce on Compulsory Education. As a matter of public interest I beg to submit to you the following statement with reference to the reported decrease in the enrollment of the colored public schools of the District of Columbia: The net decrease of pupils in the colored schools of the District of Columbia for October 1911 as compared with October 1910, was 424. In the grades the decrease was 434, in the kindergarten 63, or a total decrease of 497 pupils in the colored elementary schools. To some extent this decrease was offset by the growth of the M Street High School and the business department of Armstrong school—a situation which signifies that there is less retardation of pupils than hitherto. A thoroughgoing investigation is now being made into the causes of the decrease in the elementary schools. One or two comments upon the matter may now be made: When the Compulsory Education Act (Public No. 203) became operative (on the first of July, 1906) the parents of school children were impressed with the general idea that the law requires children of school age to go to school. Gradually parents in all sections of the city have learned that the law does not apply to children below 8 years of age and above 14 years; many have taken advantage of this fact. The limits should be extended—downward to 6 years and upward to 16. The decrease in the enrollment of colored pupils is large; but the colored population—far from diminishing—has (according to the U. S. Census of 1910) been steadily increasing. The decreased enrollment is consequently abnormal. No such decrease could have occurred if Congress had provided the public schools with an adequate number of attendance officers. The colored schools are scattered all over the District of Columbia; how can one attendance officer cover such a territory? In August and September, 1910, recent graduates of the colored normal school volunteered to assist the attendance officer in getting children into school. So systematic and effective was this short period of volunteer service that the total colored enrollment for October showed an increase of 929 pupils or 5.67 per cent over that of the same month in the preceding school year. For the white schools the increase over the previous October was 253 or 72 per cent Moreover, when one realizes that in the decade beginning with the school year which closed June 30, 1900, the annual growth of the colored schools averaged 165, the increase of 929 pupils in October, 1910, is seen to be extraordinary—the direct result of the volunteer service of amateur attendance officers. The apparent drop in October, 1911, is simply the contrast with the abnormal increase of October, 1910. And yet, despite this net loss of 424 pupils, the proportion which the colored enrollment bears to the aggregate is unchanged. For October, 1911, 16,882 of the 52,771 pupils in the public schools of the city were colored; that is to say, about one-third (32 per cent) of the aggregate enrollment is still colored. The second half year begins on the first of February, and I am looping to see a notable growth in the enrollment as contrasted with that of February, 1911. Our teachers and principals may be relied upon now as always, to do their duty and much more than their mere technical duty. But, the best results cannot be accomplished without the active co-operation of parents and good citizens generally: may we rely upon that cooperation? REV. WALDRON'S GREAT WORK. Christmas Tree to the Poor. On New Year's Day from 4 to 6:30 P. M. the alley children and their parents of the Northwest were given a Christmas tree at Shiloh Church (Strangers' Home) under the direction of the Alley Helping Hand Society, of Shiloh church and the Alley Improvement. About 100. There were present about 200 alley children and their parents in addition to 100 or more friends and members of Shiloh Church, and of the two organizations in charge of the affairs. The alley children rendered a very excellent program of recitations, readings and music. Mr. James R. Moss, in charge of the work in Blagden's Court, and Master of Ceremonies. Rev. Dr. Waldron, pastor of Shiloh Church, and president of the Alley Improvement Association, offered the invocation and delivered a brief address, thanking the friends who had made the Christmas tree and entertainment for the alley children a possibility. He stated that there are 19,000 people living in the alleyes, courts and back streets, and that while many of the children living in these places are bright, apt and some of them well-behaved and trustworthy, yet, most of the alley children are neglected and in need of everything helpful. He stated that Shiloh Church had for more than four years, carried on Mothers' and Children's meetings, open air gospel work, Sunday schools, etc., in eight or ten of the alleys of the Northwest and that other churches and organizations under the direction of the Alley Improvement Association, were carrying on a similar work in about thirty other alleys. He said that the good effects of these endeavors for the uplift of this portion of Washington's population, were recognized by all who come in contact with those who live in the alleys and courts of our city, but especially by the police. He reminded the audience that the good time they were enjoying, and the clothing, shoes, etc., they were receiving came from hearts that were prompted by the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. Rev. A. H. Thompson D.D. pastor of Waugh Memorial Methodist Church, delivered an interesting address Mrs. P. H. Donoho, who has directed the alley work of Shiloh Church and is chairman of the committee in charge of the tree, and Mrs. J. T. Layton, an active social worker in the city, also made a very interesting address. Mrs. N. M. Waldron, wife of the pastor of Shiloh Church, acted as treasurer, and received and acknowledged all donations that were given towards this good work. Mesdames P. H. Donoho, Lucy Roy, Carrie Lee, Matilda G. Harris, Sarah J. Lucas, Mary C. Collins, Alice Carrill; Misses Emma Donoho, Lena Stokes, Messrs, J. D. Fisher, H. V. Robertson, John Harris Joseph Harris, John S. Branom, John A. Miles, Luke Reynolds, brought the children to the church, dressed the tree, and served the refreshments The parents, as well as the children, were given ice cream, cake, fruits candies, etc. All the children were given a good supply of toys and picture books. Forty two were supplied with shoes and stockings, and as many more with pants, dresses, etc. The following persons made the Christmas tree possible by their con- WASHINGTON [Picture of a man in a suit with a white shirt and a black tie, facing the camera. The background is black with a white frame around the image.] PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT. tributions: The Home Ice Cream Co., five gallons ice cream; House & Hermann, 200 picture books; Mrs Clinton Smith, Mrs. Stephen E. Kramer, Mrs. Frances B. Johnston and the following children: Marion Toes and sister and Mary Bingham, toys. WHICH DOES HE MEAN? September Ninth He Declares for Taft—Denounced the Democratic Party as Being Inimical to the Race. Editor of The Bee: In your last issue of The Bee, dated December 30th, 1911, I read with surprise a letter to you from ex-Judge E. M. Hewlett, whose caption was "Ex-Judge Hewlett Goes With the Progressives," which reads as follows The following sent contributions of money: Mrs. Frances C. Gordon-Cummings, $2; Mrs. W. E. Chandler, $5; Mrs. Florence T. Baxter, $5; Mrs. Stansbury Boyce, $1; Mrs. Annie C. Glover, $5; Mrs. H. A. Taylor, $5; Mrs. N. LeRoy Goff, $2; Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce, $1; Miss Georgia Robertson, $10; Miss Patheena Woodson, $5 Rev. A. H. Thompson $1 Hon. Martin A. Knapp, $5 Gen. Geo. M. Sternberg, $2; Admiral Geo. C. Remey, $2; Mr. Wn. Urban of Brooklyn, N. Y. $5; Mr. John B. Sheman, $1 Hon. Cuno H. Rudolph, $2; Mr. S. E. Kramer, $2; Mr. Abner B. Kelley, $1; and Mr. W P Bell, $2 Cash, $9. EX-JUDGE HEWLETT GOES WITH PROGRESSIVES. Calls on the Colored Voters to Leave Mr. Taft—A Caustic Letter to The Bee. Washington, D. C December 20, 1911. Editor of The Bee After considering carefully your appeal in behalf of Mr. Taft, vring appeal in behalf of Mr. Taft, but always hold near of the late Judge Taft, no patience with those who oed to draw the color line: loved in the enfranchisement Negro, and, when Attorney G rendered the opinion upon Grant acted in sending troops tect the Negroes at the polls: was opposed to the separation or races. I shall always remember son William H. Taft, our President, as the man who declared for the color line in office holding: who, instead of condemning, condoned disfranchisement on account of color: who, from the White House, declared that the Negro must always be considered as a separate and distinct race in this country: who refused to say one word, in his message to Congress, against lynching. The time has come for the colored men to stand together and demand every manhood right that other citizens enjoy. I will confess that I believed when President Taft was nominated, that being the son of his father, we, as a race, might feel safe with him as our President: and thus believing I left my business and remained on the stump for about six weeks, neither asking nor receiving compensation. I now declare that I cannot support Mr. Taft, unless I lay aside my manhood and race loyalty, and this is out of the question. I shall support the Progressive Republicans, and do all in my power to elect their candidate whoever he may be, for I firmly believe they intend to treat the Negro as a man and a citizen, and I hope colored voters of the country will do likewise. Mr. Wm. H. Lewis, Assistant attorney General, delivered an address in Kansas City December 27, an one at Atlanta, Ga., on New Year's night. While en route from Washington to Kansas City, during his wait of several hours for train connections at St. Louis, he was met at the station by several prominent St. Louis colored men and entertained with a dinner, and later attending, with them, a party at which he met some of the best people in St. Louis. Mr. Lewis returned to Washington the last of this week. Bethel Literary's New Year Opening. The first meeting of Bethel Literary and Historical Association in the new year will be held January 9th, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, when Bishop L. J. Coppin. of Philadelphia will speak on the subject "The Modern Renaissance." This notated scholar and divine presides over the Washington diocese of the great A. M. L. Church, and his host of friends and admirers will be glad to see him on this occasion. Madame MtNairdee. Madame McNairdee, no doubt one of the most remarkable women in the world, is traveling through the South. Wherever she goes she exercises her remarkable gift that has made her famous in the West. Her reception in Mempilus, Tenn., was a pleasant one, and wherever she has been in the South Madame McNairdee his won hosts of friends. She has been South several weeks, and is now returning home, where she will be greeted by her townsmen and women who wish her success. Her next trip will be this way, where the people anxious to see her. Madame McNairdee's advertisement will be continued with this issue. She is now Mrs. Sergeant Brice. \*\*\* In your issue of September 19th, 1911, was pleased at the time it appeared, an interview by judge Hewlett had with a representive of The Bee, which reads as follows: JUDGE EMANUEL M. HEWLETT Moss Remembered. Comes Out for President Taft—Sees Nothing in the Democratic Party. Young Albert Moss, private messenger to Commissioner Johnston, was handsomely remembered by Commissioner during Christmas. His presents were handsome and valuable. Mr. Moss is the son of lawyer John A. Moss. Young Moss is a quiet and energetic young man who has the confidence and respect of the Commissioners. Judge Emanuel H. Hewlett, for a number of years one of the most competent judges in the District of Columbia, and whose record stands today equal to any member of the bar, has come out unequivocally for President Taft. In speaking to a Bee representative, Judge Hewlett said that he sees nothing in the Democratic party, and so far as President Taft is concerned he doesn't believe that any better man can be nominated as the Republican standard bearer. The colored voters of country would do themselves an injustice should they attempt to desert the principles of the Republican party. During the last Presidential campaign Judge Hewlett canvassed several of the Eastern States. Republican party. letters of commendation from public state Committee. Judge Hewlett President Washington. president of the an enterprising officer. As ses- Literary, he for its secre- Washington will ablest and so to address the Mr. Washington, Bethel Literary, is and genial presiding ident of the Bethel worked assiduously This year President have some of the scholarly educators people. made a strong impression on the Republican voters wherever he spoke As a speaker he is effective and convincing, and no doubt Judge Hewlett will be amon- the first speakers to enter the next campaign for President Taft and his party, which he has so wisely represented." Interview in The Bee Sept. 9, 1911. What does Mr. Hewlett mean? Ordinarily it is not worth the space to reply to a disappointed office seeker's condemnation of a candidate, and were it not for the fact that we simply desire to call attention to the fact that Judge Hewlett's letter announcing that he has joined the alleged progressives, and is opposed to the renomination of President Taft, is such a weak paper we would not refer to it. From a man who has served as a Justice of the Peace in an enlightened city like Washington, naturally, we expect something more than illogical reasoning and a lot of silly bombast. It was our intention, at first, to take Judge Hewlett's letter and dissect it by paragraphs, but upon reading it a second time we were convinced that it would be expending brain matter upon mere sophistry to take up valuable space replying to the tomy-rot the Judge gave to the press last week. When Judge Hewlett was a candidate for, reappointment as Justice of the Peace, and failed of appointment, he then written such a weak letter as his letter of last week is, the filing of it with the Department of Justice as a protest against his reappointment would have been sufficient without any other remonstration, to prevent his reappointment. It appears to us that Judge Hewlett has either arrogated to himself wonderful power and influence, or that he must have been in a state of como when he wrote that very weak letter announcing his alignment with the alleged progressives, and against the nomination of President Taft. The alleged progressives are all disappointed men, and simply desire to progress into power It's a pity that President Taft, in the next campaign, will not have the benefit and influence of Judge Hewlett's wonderful eloquence and convincing logic. However, he will try to manage without it, and in all probability, when the campaign has been fought and won, will discover that the Judge and his influence, and his oratory was not even missed a little bit. We would advise Judge Hewlett to closest himself with sane reasoning for just five minutes, so he may realize what an unutterably weak document his letter was. Did Mr. Hewlett have such an interview with a representative of The Bee? If he did, will he explain his inconsistencies? Is Mr. Taft the same Mr. Taft now as he was September 9, 1911? REPUBLICAN REFORMS ELECT. Officers' Council of Washington Division Meets. The Past Officers' Council of the Washington Division of the United Order of True Reformers has chosen the following officers for the year 1912: President, P. Gaines; worthy mistress, M. E. Richardson; secretary, S. F. Lewis; assistant, E. E. Fooster; treasurer, W. A. King, guide, Annie Johnson; assistant, Lula Bennett: Chaplain, S. S. Corbin; sentinel, Lee Tolbert; picket guard, M. J. Addison: right hand support, M. E. Washington, left hand support, L. C. Love; past mistress, Lucy A. Johnson, and directress, Minnie Berkley. January 9 was lived as the date for the installation of the new officers. It was decided that this division have a large representation at the Rosebud annual convention of the Northern Grand Division, to be held in Philadelphia in February. Howard Park Association. The Howard Park Citizen's Association will be addressed by Prof. Suscoe C. Bruce, assistant superintendent of the city schools, on Monday evening, January 8, at the Church of Our Redeemer, on Eighth street, blow Barry Place. At the monthly meeting of the association on February 13, at the same place, an address will be made by Prof. E. C. Williams, principal of the I Street High School. It is the purpose of the Association to draw to the fifth of these meetings a large attendance of the parents and guardians of our public school pupils, and those interested in them, so that an opportunity may thereby be given the public to hear through these two capable officials of our school system a comprehensive explanation of the work and progress of that system, and its relation to the welfare of our children. The public will be cordially welcomed to these meetings. Fight for Delegate. Attorneys Hewlett and Horner, in lead the forces for the progressives, and will no doubt place a ticket in the field. On the other hand, the Taft forces are lining up to make a vigorous fight for the administration. Dr J. R. Wilder, has announced himself a candidate, as well as Mr. James Poe, who savs that he has not selected his white running mate as yet. Mr. Beason. Mr. Geo. F. Beason, no doubt one of the brainiest and one of the most astute Odd Fellows in the United States, will appear before the subcommittee of management of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows, January 5th, in Philadelphia, Pa. grassional library Washington's Best and Leading Negro Newspaper-That's THE BEE PARAGRAPHIC NEWS DEVOTED TO GENERALINTEREST The Chicago Tribune's summary for 1911 shows there was a decrease in the number of suicides, legal executions, embezzlements, and homicides, compared with the figures for the year before. A unique feature of the 'new St. John's Congregational Church of Springfield, Mass, and which is colored, is the club rooms for girls and women. The church cost $25,000 and is four-fifths paid for. It contains a handsome memorial window, to John Brown, who, when he lived in Springfield, attended Standford Congregational Church, from which St. John sprung. Only 35 lynchings known to be such beyond doubt, according to the reports, occurred in the United States in 1911. In previous years the number has been much larger, 47 having been recorded in 1910 and 57 in 1909. Captain Charles Young, of the 6th Cavalry, stationed at Fort Russell, has been assigned to special service in Liberia. Capt. Young is a graduate of West Point, and the only colored line officer in the U. S. Army. A decline in the death rate in seven of the eight cities of the United States having a population above 500,000, and a generally low death rate throughout the United States are shown in the preliminary mortality figures for 1911 given out by the Census bureau. An old chair which brought $7 at an auction sale at Forsburg, South Africa, has been pronounced by an expert to be a long-sought piece missing from a suite of Louis XIV furniture, and to be worth $15,000. The 108th anniversary of Haiti's independence day was celebrated January 2, in this city by M. Solon Menos, the Haytian minister here. A reception was given at the legation, and the raising of the flag of the black republic on the legation building were among the features. President Taft has appointed Harry Miller, of Portsmouth, Ohio, solicitor of the Navy, to fill a vacancy that has existed there some time. After an experience of forty years as coroner for the city of Richmond, Dr. W. H. Teyler has for the eleventh time been elected for a term of four years. Inaugurated as chief executive of the Republic of Liberia, succeeding President Barclay, who for eight years had occupied the office. The new president took the oath on New Year's day. A warning has been given out, according to reports from Muskogee, Okla., to have Negroes keep off the streets of Muldrow and Saltisaw, since the lynching of William Turner, a Negro there. This is a nice beginning for 1912. Mrs. Nanette Allison, who, as Nanette Martion, was widely known as a Missouri educator through three decades, and who attracted national attention as the Democratic woman newspaper editor in Kansas, died last week at the age of sixty-seven years. Joseph F. Dennis took the oath of office to become Mayor of Belle Center, Ohio, December 30, on his eighteenth birthday. He claims the distinction of being the oldest mayor in the United States. He says he expects to be a candidate for re-election when this term is over. Gifts to foreign mission in 1911 by Protestant Christians throughout the world, shows a decrease over the preceding year of $175,000. North America shows a total appropriation of $12,300,000, and Great Britain about $9,000,000. Statistics show New York to be growing better. Only one person out of every 18,500 was murdered during the year, or a total of 257 homicides. The total, as compared with the population, is not large; it is smaller than most American cities. The first hospital in an coal mine was opened January 2. in Collinsville, Ill., one of the largest mines in that vicinity. It is designed to give the first aid to the injured. The hospital is built in the heart of the mine, and has concrete walls, guaranteed against cave-ins and small explosions. Sheriff Julius Harburger, of New York, has appointed Mrs Caroline Trimax, Gilow of the late Supreme Court Justice there, one of the deputy sheriffs. Z1 Church Problems. financial secretion Church, waco. The Doctor's long tour of the South, via all conferences, and his triumph of the greatest ever made, general officer. He attended five annual conferences in six weeks, without a break, preached at eight, and was endorsed for the Bishopric by mine. The other three conferences did not endorse any candidate. The endorsement in each of the nine conferences was by a unanimous vote—an unheard of filing in the annals of Methodism. This is regarded as proof that the calling and election of Dr. Johnson for Bishop at Charlotte next May is assured. Auditor Tyler Out. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, who has been quite ill for three weeks, is able to be out again, greatly to the gratification of his friends. The Negroes of Michigan for Taft. An Open Letter 'to the Detroit Leader. To the Editor, The Detroit Leader As the correspondent mentioned in two issues of the Detroit Leader, to local papers, i. e., The Detroit Free Press, of Sunday, November 19th, 1911, supporting Taft and the regular Republican party as against La Follette and insurgency among the Afro-Americans, I have the following in answer to the Detroit Leader. There never was a time when "loyalty was not loyalty," such ideas are foreign to its true meaning; to be loyal at all times under any and all circumstances is real and true loyalty; to be otherwise is pure mockery. So far as we Afro-Americans are concerned we have nothing to brag on the Roosevelt politics; to the contrary, some parts of it was denounced by thousands of Afro-Americans as "a damnable outrage against the race." Colonel Roosevelt, too, had his pet hobbies relative to the "Southern policy." He appointed "bulldozing" Southern Democrats to office in preference of staunch and loyal colored Republicans, and also had in his cabinet a real soldier of Confederate fame. He too, condoned disfranchisement by his silence and favoritism of the very leaders of the movement. So much for Col. Roosevelt's policies and the Afro-Americans. As to President Taft. Taft was no more responsible for this late Democratic success than the Leader was, and is responsible for Denby's defeat in the First Congressional District of Michigan. Why try to make capital of the Brownsville order of discharge? We were told by the press (and I think it was true) that Secretary Taft advised and begged Col. Roosevelt not to dishonorably discharge the soldiers, etc. As a subordinate, what else could Secretary Taft do then, but to obey the orders of his superior officer than by issuing the Brownsville order? "A hot head" possibly would have resigned, but Secretary Taft was and is not a "hot head." President Taft, to my knowledge, did not declare for "color line in office holding" before nor after he became President. To the contrary, he has gone a few steps farther than Roosevelt, or any other President Through him we have an Assistant Attorney General. Will you think of that for a minute? So much for President Taft. Will the Leader tell us when and what and where did President Taft preach separation of the races from the White House? It is possible that the incident slipped my memory. As to La Follette and insurgency. It will not be by La Follette and insurgency that we can prevent the Democrats from winning on all lines in 1912, to the contrary, La Follette and insurgency will be the means through which the Democrats will make a clean sweep, because, if, per chance, La Follette is nominated, it will mean a disruption of the party. Unity on all lines and not insurgency is our only hope in 1912. With me, excepting precedent and Republican custom in the nomination of Taft, it is not a question of President Taft, Col. Roosevelt, nor Mr. La Follette in particular, but it is the welfare, political welfare of the Afro-American, the Republican party and the principals which are involved in this insurgency effecting the "black man's" end of it. There is plenty of time after election in 1912 for the Leader to say that a man's loyalty is "plain foolishness," because he is not willing to separate himself from the things he knows did all for the amelioration of the Afro-American. I firmly believe in that loyalty that does not falter under any and all circumstances. I am willing to stand alone in defence of my opinions of the Republican party, and for what it has done for the race. No insurgency for mine. The Leader's suppression of the above sentiments and facts was not fair, even in politics. P. L. CARMOUCHE. 341 Erskine St. Detroit, Mich. 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Send for the nearest physician, and in the meantime, as carbolic acid kills quickly, the first aid treatment must be prompt in order to get results. If possible cause the patient to vomit by giving an emetic, such as ipecac or salt and water, a tablespoonful to a pint of warm water. This, however, frequently fails to work on account of the irritated condition of the mucous membrane of the stomach. One of the best chemical antidotes is epom salt in solution. Another good chemical antidote is alcohol, the only trouble with this remedy being that it cannot be given in a pure form. It has to be diluted with water and for that reason loses its efficacy. Just exactly why alcohol counteracts the effect of carbolic acid is not known, but if, for instance, carbolic acid is splashed on the hands and they are at once immersed in absolute alcohol there will be no resulting burn. Dr. H. H. Hartung in National Magazine. Not Out of Danger Wiggles—I hear Bjens has been very ill. Is he out of danger yet? Waggles—Well, he's convalescent, but he won't be out of danger until that pretty nurse who has been taking care of him has gone naway.—Life. "Your glasses," she said, "have made a great difference in your appearance." "Do you think so?" he asked. "Yes. You look so intelligent with them on."—Chicago Record-Herald. It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand as to recall a word once spoken.—Menander. Painless Extraction of Teeth Filling and Crowning Dr. Robert L. Peyton SURGEON DENTIST First Class Work Guaranteed 1229 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. Gas Administered Hours 9 to 5 The American Home Life Insurance AMERICAN HOME LITE INSURANCE BUILDING THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. is a real home company, organized and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, and has been doing a life, health, and accident insurance business in Washington for nearly twenty years. THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. has paid over 7,000 claims to its policy holders, amounting to over $250.000.00. THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. owns the largest building owned by any insurance company in Washington, D. C., and is one of the first companies to comply with the new insurance law. THE AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. issues Policies in FULL BENEFITS and INCONTESTABLE from date of issue, and payable ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH. THE MUSEUM 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 Hôtel 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. 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One copy per year in advance...$2.00 Six months.....1.00 Three months.....50 Subscription monthly.....20 POPULARITY. Popularity is frequently a fickle thing, and frequently the popular man is the man who is popular simply because he has done nothing to merit or attract attention. Men who do things are the men who are assailed by smaller men. Men who do nothing are the men who make no enemies. The man who accomplishes something in life, who forgets ahead of others must necessarily be possessed of ability, and more ability than the sap-heads and mutton-heads who hang around the street corners spending their time in denouncing him. Aggressiveness is never popular with those who are incapable of aggressiveness. Ability is never popular with those of mediocre attainments who rely upon pompousness of form—mere physical size—to attract attention. We have often remarked, in this column, that no man can rise who spends his time decrying the efforts of his superiors, and that the man who nurses a fanciful grievance which he constantly gives evidence of can hope to be tolerated by men who are busy making good in life. There is a false notion existing about popularity and unpopularity. Frequently the unpopular man is the man who is worth something to a people and a community, because he has and is contributing to the sum total of achievements. And frequently the supposedly popular man is, in the final analysis, the man who simply looks wise, attitudinizes, displays woeful ignorance every time he opens his mouth to speak, and who contributes nothing to his people or his community that bears the stamp of worth. The public, though fickle at times, perhaps, can always be depended upon to put the proper appraisement upon men, and the man who moves around ladened down with a grouch which he refuses to unload is usually appraised, even by his friends, as an almost intolerable bit of humanity. Those who seek popularity, during 1912, should bear in mind, and reflect seriously upon it, that popularity does not necessarily signify either ability, worth or real achievements. It is better to strive to accomplish good than to strive to become popular. FALSE LEADERSHIP. What the colored Americans have to contend with is false leadership. This leadership is more prevalent now than it has ever been since their emancipation. The present-day leadership is how it is to remain in power for self aggrandizement. It is more of a social nature than it is political. Political leadership among colored Americans is not a good farce. There is no leadership in existence today, so far as the colored American is concerned. We need a leadership based upon a solid foundation; a leadership that commends the respect and admiration of this civilized world. Does such a leadership exist, or has it ever existed since the days of Bruce, Langston, Douglass, Hill, Lynch, Donning and others? There is a leadership today that is weak and childish. The manly man is no more. The brain man has become intoxicated to such an extent that his weakness is but a puff of wind. The mere appointment of men to office doesn't make him a leader. He is far from possessing the vitality and grit of the old school. There is a kind of a quasi leadership that has declared for an independence of colored Americans. There is a real leadership in educational lines. Such a leadership is counting for something. The colored politician is a being of the past. He no longer has the power to command. He admits that the common and weak white man is controlling in the South. Many of the most intelligent colored men favor a reduction of Southern representation in National Republican conventions. Many of them now regret that they didn't urge the reduction upon the last National Republican Committee. The lack of intelligent leadership is responsible for existing conditions. The advancement of the colored Americans depend on true leadership; a leadership that is forcible and fearless. ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEE The manager of The Bee is preparing to issue an anniversary edition. It is his desire to make this number one of the finest editions that has ever been published by this firm. There will be some surprising and interesting features presented, and it is hoped that the business firms of this city will take advantage of our special advertising rates. Some of the features that will be published will be the result of the present great political contest and the effect the success of either party has upon the colored Americans. What Negro Democracy means. Has the Negro advanced under the present administration, and is President Taft a friend of the Negro. Reminiscences of past Negro leadership, and what was done subsequent to and after reconstruction. John M. Langston, the greatest friend the young Negro ever had. The Social Settlement and its work. Democratic rule and the Negro. Then there will be some of the greatest colored women in the United States and their work of advancement. Negro journalism and its effect on Negro advancement. Biographical sketches and portraits of some of the greatest colored Americans in the world. The leaders, in politics, religion, trade, profession, etc. Don't fail to get in this anniversary number of The Bee. No enterprising business man or woman will miss this number. MORALISTS. A moralist is a person who always finds imperfections in other people, although he, himself, may be as corrupt as sin. The newspaper moralist is more of a libertine and scoundrel than the preacher. The preacher who condemns drinking and daring is often charged with having committed immoral acts. Some preachers are as dangerous to society as the man who condemns immorality of others to enable him to hide his own villany. Outwardly, the so-called moralist confronts his accusers, and at night you can see him sneaking in his upper story, headed on preceded by some fair sex. The Bee is aware of just such individuals in this community. Deliver the sinner from the advocates of morality. OUR THANKS. The Bee extends its grateful acknowledgements to the many friends and patrons who have given their support to it during the year of 1911. It is the desire of its manager to give to the people a paper that will command the respect and admiration of the world. It shall be the aim of this paper to allow free expressions of opinions from all, irrespective of party or opinions. Such expressions, however, shall be free from abuse or personal attacks. Every man has a right to his opinion, no matter what his politics or religion may be. The Bee believes in the principles of the Republican party, and any one that has contrary opinions will be treated with respect and consideration. Regardless of party or religious creed, The Bee has received support from all, and it hopes to retain the respect and confidence of the people, regardless of politics or religious creed. DR. SHEPARD COMING. One of the greatest events to take place at the Bethel Literary is the coming of Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., and his new religious propaganda. Some of the ablest and most influential divines, statesmen, lawyers, orators and politicians will be present on the evening of January 23d, to listen to this educator who claims that religious education is best for the Negro. It is claimed that this coming address will be the greatest that has ever been delivered from an American rostrum. Dr. Shepard is not only an orator, but a scholar. After the meeting the citizens of this city and his hundreds of friends from North Carolina, temporary residents of this city, will tender him a banquet PROF. LEWIS. There is no man in the public schools any more deserving of commendation than Prof, Lewis, principal of the Garfield School. He is a hard working principal who loves his work, and who has made many sacrifices for the good of the schools. MR. HEWLETT. A Taft Republican has taken exceptions to Mr. Hewlett's withdrawal from the Taft forces to that of the progressives. The Bee prints the interview that he had with its bona fide representative, and asserts that it is strictly correct. This interview took place September 9, 1911, and before it was printed it was approved by ex-Judge Hewlett. Speaking about popularity, Dr. Williston is one of the few men who does much and is loved by every one. His very appearance in a sick chamber is a tonic, and his cheerfulness is an opiate that eradicates all pain. This is simply a 1912 bouquet we are tossing the Doctor, without fee or anticipation, because he deserves it. We'll hand the rest of you doctors yours later on, so no crowding—one at a time. The Washington Correspondent of the Boston Guardian ought to know, by this time, that truth is a salient part of news. There is never no use to prevaricate while at the same time you are twisting the truth. Twist the truth, to suit your spleen, and your personal bile, if you will, but at least give a little recognition to truth. And correspondence, to be interesting and uplifting and informing, should be a statement of facts, a recital of the news ungarnished by the correspondent's personal feelings. Nineteen Hundred and Twelve is here. In trying to make enemies for another you are simply making enemies for yourself. If some people would stop and reflect how unconscious is the object of their knocks is of their existence, they would cease to knock. We congratulate the Y. M. C. A. on at last being able to realize their hopes to finish the new building. All interested deserve great credit, and Lewis E. Johnson deserves especial credit. To be, or not to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention. That's the soliloquy of a number of District statesmen just at the present-writing. Some of them ought to remember that many may be called but few will be chosen. Now that the holiday festivities are over, it might be profitable to count the cost of the many parties, dances, etc. And after counting the cost, it might be well to figure out the loss—loss of time, energy, and money. When you dance, you must pay the fiddler, and the fiddler's charges are excessive in Washington. The National Union, which came to fill a long-felt want soon felt a want, and as a result it is now sleeping out in the newspaper cemetery where The Bee has witnessed the burial of so many. we welcomed its coming, so we speed its parting. Like mushrooms they rise, and like autumn leaves they fell, but The Bee goes on forever. Reunion. February 23 is the date set for the fourth annual reunion of the class of 1907 of Normal School No. 2. The annual function of the class will be held this year, as it was last year, at Cafe Martin. The class officers are J. Moria Saunders, president; Miss Janie B. Cole, vice-president; Miss M. G. Scurlock, secretary, and Samuel D. Matthews, treasurer. Several members of the class who have married since graduation have signified their intentions of being present. The addition of these class members will make this reunion surpass all others. Republican Rally. One of the largest Republican rallies will be held at True Reformers' Hall next week that has ever assembled in this city. Look out for particulars. A. I. Gaskins. Gaskins' restaurant, at 320 Eighth Street Northwest, is no doubt one of the best places in the city to be accommodated. Mr. Aaron J. Gaskins, is a polite and dignified gentleman. He conducts an up-to-date cafe, where dinner parties are served in first-class style. Private dining room for parties of three or more. Anything cooked to order. WANTED—AGENTS. Wanted, Agents—Men and women solicitors and boys with wheels. A. H. UNDERDOWN, N-11-tf. 1742 14th St., N. W Public Men And Things Public Men And Things I then asked him to sing me a few strains, in slow time, on Dr. Cabiniss. Again he signaled to something invisible in the thereal, and joshed as follows: "Dr. Cabiniss' principal occupation, for the year 1912, will be collecting. He may prescribe a few sugar-coated pills, but his bills will go out as regular as ever, and he will follow his bills up in an automobile. He will be very active in the Commonwealth Club. He will continue as an example of the possibilities of total abstenance—whenever he feels like it. At the end of this year the Doctor will have more cash than he had the year closed, even if he has less patients. By the signs of the zodiac, I see Doc, is a fine fellow whom everybody likes, as gentle as a pet rabbit, as earnest as a Seventh street clothier, as safe as the Riggs Bank, but you will never break him of the habit of collecting. If he should die, the first thing he would do, when old St. Peter swung the gates open to admit him, would be to hand old St. Peter a bill for professional services, just to show the ruling passion is strong." I began, when I heard this, to believe that after all Prof. Leon is no fake. \* . \* "Now, Prof," I sizzled, "I've got a hard one for you. What's to become of Roosecue Bruce this year?" At this, the Professor went to sleep, woke up and signaled four or five times to the invisible spirits, then took a deck of cards, ranthrough them till he got the ace of spades, the jack of clubs and the deuce of diamonds. After this he got out a charm bag containing an ounce of black crayon, the heads of four sulphur matches, and after toying with it a few minutes, said: "Prof. Bruce is in the woods. I see two colored men who look like white men following his foot steps. Bruce is moving along as smoothly and as pussyfooted as a feline. He's got his eyes open in front and back. The two colored men who look like white men have a determined cast of countenance, sickled o'er with a sinister smile of revenge. They are still following Little Lord Fauntleroy Bruce, who dodges behind an oyster. The two colored masculine genders that look like white men, lose the trail. Bruce hangs close to the oyster. Now, I see Bruce grabbing at David Son. David Son blankets him with a time limit and extends the time. The two colored-white, men are furious. Meeting on the plains of Delhi they counsel, one with the other. They decide to continue the hunt in Africa. But as long as there is an oyster left, and as long as David Son recognizes a good thing, little Roscoe will continue to elude the two men hot on his trail, but he will always be watching and ducking the blow, and the avengers will always be dreaming of getting his scalp. Further than this, I can't see, because the cards all run together, and a heavy pall hangs over the future. I can't make out whether this pall is for Little Lord Fauntleroy Bruce or for the two men who look, like white but act like a pair of colored paiamas." * * "I have got one more to put up to you, Professor," I whispered: "What will happen to Judge Hewlett the coming year?" Oh, that's easy," said the fake-son of a Hindo. "Judge Hewlett will continue just as nervous, and fidgety during 1912 as he has during the sixty years he has pulverized wind and romances. In his own estimation, the Judge will continue to be a tremendous force in politics, and upon his decision will rest the fate of President Taft. Without the Judge's support, Taft can't be nominated. The Judge is a high-strung, nervous bach- elor, whose age is stealing up on him faster than, he imagines, and for that reason he will continue to see things in the dark and imagine things in the light. He will continue to be 'a progressive without progressing. Had it not been for the support Mr. Taft received from Judge Hewlett, at the last presidential election he never would have been elected. Judge Hewlett, according to his zodiacal imagination, carried all the doubtful States, and all the safe States. Yes, yes" and the Professor paused to finger the ten spot of diamonds, "the Judge will continue to dream on, and as his dreams will be unharmful, I don't think it will be necessary to wake him from his dream. He's an awfully clever fellow, even if he is nervous and fidgety. He has great influence, just over himself, though it will be hard for him to control himself this year." And then with a sigh, Professor Southayer whispered, as he gazed into open space: "You've got some awfully bright but awfully erratic lawyers over in Washington." Now, after Leon handed me the dope about Miller, Cabiniss and Hewlett and Bruce, I concluded that I had two dollars worth of futures, and so retired from the Professor's assembly rooms. There are some men in this world who take great delight in making other people uncomfortable by the application of su-pected wt. At a card party a few nights, ago one piquant bit of deceit in a hobble skirt thought she would display her knowledge of expensive toilet articles, and, presumably, lead the other ladies present into a jealous feeling of envy. Just as she took the last trick, and closed up a book at whist, she, in a sort of affected manner, remarked: "It is perfectly dreadful how high attar of roses is selling. It has gone to $1.30 a pound. One lady at the table mudged the other, who smiled back an "on-to-her" smile, and then a gentleman, down at the foot table said, loud enough to be heard up at the head table. "It's funny more people don't use Castle soap. I see it's down to ten cents a pound." The attar of roses lady blushed a brownish crimson red behind her powder face, gave a half hysterical cough, and ejaculated: "Oh Mrs. Hostess, it is almost suffocating here, can't the window be let down just a suspicion?" And the next time she met the gentleman who knew the price of Castle soap, she tossed her head up at about an angle of 65 degrees, and passed him without the least suspicion of recognition. Served him right. He had no right to speak of soap to a lady who knows the price of high-grade perfumes. What's the use of soap, if you can use perfumes instead? ALEXANDRIA NEWS. (By R. H. Brooks, 723 So. Fairfax St.) The "classy" event of the season was "pulled off" on the evening of Thursday, December 28th, by the Whist Club. The occasion was a party given by the club. The members each invited friends, and among the number were many from Washington. Mr. and Mrs. F. K. P. K. Erieloy, of Baltimore, Mr. Elbert Lumby, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Taylor, of Philadelphia, Miss Carrie Whiting, of New York, and Miss Ruth Whiting, of Petersburg, Va. The dresses worn by the ladies were all pretty, but those worn by Miss Mary E. Dorsey and Miss Eva L. Stokes, were certainly worthy of special mention. Miss Dorsey also wore a very pretty necklace, which, we feel sure, was a Christmas present from the Atlantic City party. The menu was far above the standard, and we can readily see why it was so elaborate, when we learn that such an experienced "exculinary artist" as Mr. John Murray worked with the committee on menu. The charity concert at Roberts Chapel, December 20th, was a phenomenal success. Mr. Edgar J. Johnson and his well trained choir of 25 voices from Ebenezer Baptist Church, contributed two numbers to the program, and each was encored The Roberts Chapel Choral Union sang an excerpt from Verdi's I Trovatore, and an excerpt from Rossini's "Stabat Mater." Mme Susie Belle Brooks, the prima donna of the Choral Union, and Mr. P H. Lumpkins, the tenor soloist each acquitted themselves most creditably, and won great applause. Miss Martha E. Buckner and Mr. Johnson accompanied the Choral Union with combined organ and piano accompaniment. Miss Buckner presided at the organ and Mr. Johnson at the piano. Mr. Frank Simms, who made his debut as a baritone soloist, exhibited a voice of much volume and rare sweetness. Miss Alta Scott, of Howard University, sang in her usual pleasing way, with an air that never fails to win her Alexandria audiences. The work of Miss Dorsey and Mrs Delilah Murray was fine. But the treat of the evening was the demonstrations by Mr. Maurice B. Thomas, of the "Thomas Brothers," Washington, D. C., of several of his original compositions, Judging from the applause, Mr. Thomas could have played all the evening, and the audience would have asked for more. Every number he played was heavily encored, and the music loving public are unanimous in styling Mr. Thomas the real "Bronze March King of America." Mrs. Laura Watson, mother of Councilman T. M. Watson, continues ill at her residence on Gibbon street. Miss Bessie Jackson is the guest of her sister Mrs. Medows. Rev. T. J. Thomas and his chair came over on Sunday and helped Rev. C. S. Briggs to raise a good collection for his benevolence. J. R. C. Madella is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Madella and Miss Maggie Madella. Mrs. Simms, of Indianapolis, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Phoebe Williams, left for her home on January 1. Mr. Moses Simms is visiting his brother at Harmon, Md. Many Alexandrians attended the wedding of Miss Esther Webb, for- merly of Alexandria, to Mr. Freed Fauntleroy, Wednesday evening, January 3d, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mildred Webb, 327 Elm Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. Mr. Edw. P. Dixon, president of the young men's Bible Class, announces a great program for Sunday, the 7th inst., at Alfred Street Baptist Church. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS. The Fairmount Heights M. E. Church Sunday School held its Christmas exercises at the Church Thursday night, December 28, 1911. Mr. James A. Campbell and his board of officers and teachers, as well as the children, deserved and received great credit for the time and energy expended while getting things ready. The exercises were patronized by a great majority of the church-going people. Among those present were Rev. E. S. Williams, B. S., D. D.; Rev. W. H. Howard, Rev. R. A. Hart, Mrs. Pearl Fonville, Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Laura Nichols, the mother and wife, respectively, of Mr. R. S. Nichols, Mrs. Carrie C. Griffin, the first teacher of the Fairmount Heights school, and many others, too numerous to mention. The services were in charge of the following officers and teachers of the Sunday school: Mr. J. A. Campbell, superintendent; Mr. E. A. Briscoe, assistant superintendent; Mr. W. H. Addison, teacher of music; Mrs. R. Slater, organist; Mrs. A. J. Ware, Mrs. Fannie Addison, and Mr. James F. Armstrong, teachers in the school. When the exercises of the Sunday school were over, and the gifts were distributed, Rev. Dr. Williams held a short session or the third quarterly conference. Mr. J. A. Campbell, Mr. W. H. Addison and Mr. W. A. Brooks were elected judges and tellers of election respectively, to supervise the election of a lay delegate and alternate to the annual conference, which convenes at Ebenezer, March, 1012. The Epworth League services were the most excellent ever held here. Being on the sick list, Miss Nannie Burroughs was unable to be present and address the meeting Sunday as announced in the last issue of The Bee, but four of the young ladies of the National Training School, in charge of Mrs. Foster, chaperone. were present and rendered excellent solos and choruses. Their voices were fine, and the hearts of those present rejoiced. The names of the ladies are: Miss F. Turner, Miss Marion Doshier, Miss Johnson and Miss Rudolph. E. MURRAY'S SUCCESS. The Most Successful Caterer in the City—Makes His Own Cream and Service Thousands. Mr. E. Murray, of 1216 U Street Northwest, this city, has for more than thirty years conducted and developed to a high degree the catering business, giving satisfaction to a very large and particular patronage Mr. Murray has not only engaged in the business of caturing, but he has developed a large ice cream business, which he manufactures with his own plant Murray's ice cream has become the favorite cream of hundreds of fastidious people of Washington. All the finest flavors, colors and molds are obtainable at Mr. Murray's establishment. Mr. Murray has also gained for himself great praise for excellence of the salads and the preparation of oysters in various styles. Many of the most famous suppers, luncheons and dinner parties and weddings have been successfully managed by this favored caterer. Among them we name the banquets tendered Chaplain T. G. Steward, President Inman E. Page, former Register of the Treasury William T. Vernon, and the present Register, James C. Napier, Financial Secretary Rev. John Nurst, Mr Booker T. Washington. JOHN H. HARRIS Recorder of Deeds Henry Lincoln Johnson, and Henry P. Slaughter Asst. Atty. Gen. Wm. H. Lewis, and the 25th anniversary of Bishop J. Albert Johnson, concurrently with the financial board of the A. M. E Church. Mr. Murray is prepared in his excellently qualified establishment to execute orders. He carries a splendid assortment of dishes, silverware and table decorations. His prices are always reasonable. Ice cream, ranging in price from 85 cents to $1.50 per gallon. Well furnished and comfortable rooms are obtainable for persons desiring transient or permanent accommodation at Mr. Murray's establishment at all times. Mr. Murray's building is located conveniently, the Capital Traction line passing the door, and only one block from the Washington Electric Railway, in easy reach of all parts of the District; with the telephone at his service, he is ready to fill orders at the shortest notice. the E. Murray will also purchase privi- fer-les at balls, parties and recei- ptions 1 The Week in the Society Your doctor wants your prescriptions filled right. He wants results. Neither you nor the doctor will be disappointed if your prescriptions are filled at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1912½ rath St., and oth and You Sts. N. W. They employ four graduates in pharmacy, skilled and experienced, and you get the results in perfect service. Miss Lillie Burk, who has been teaching school in Philadelphia, Pa., spent the holidays with her parents, and returned to her school Monday night to resume her work. Miss Genevieve B. Maxfield spent Sunday and Monday in Germantown, Pa., the guests of Miss Shields, formerly of York, Pa., a very accomplished pianist. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lenier, of 1121 22th Street Northwest, gave an at home last Thursday evening. It was a brilliant affair. Miss Helen C. Spears, daughter of Mrs. Isabel Spears, has gone to New York City, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Susie Pierce for three weeks. Mrs. Frank Banks, of Hampton, Va., spent a short visit with her niece, Mrs. Isabel Spears, of 1902 16th Street N. W. Prof. J. H. Hill visited Richmond, Va., last week. Mrs. Crusoe visited friends in Baltimore recently. Mr. Herbert A. Allen has returned to this city from Richmond, Va., where he spent a very pleasant holiday with his parents and friends. Miss Lucy B. Shaw has returned to this city, after an enjoyable Christmasade in Brooklyn and New York City with friends. Mr. Thomas C. Brown spent Christmas week at his home in Baltimore, Md. Miss Edith Williams is spending the winter in New York City, the house guest of Mrs. Mary Bolden, of 90 West 80th Street. Mrs. Caroline Miller, of New York City, was a visitor here last week. Mr. St Julien Stephens, of the Census Office, spent last week in Richmond, Va., with relatives and friends. Miss Elizabeth Cardoza is visiting Mrs. Bentley, in Chicago, Ill. Miss Ella Stewart has returned to her home in Richmond, Va., after a stay of six months in this city and Ruther Glenn, Va. Miss Annie Grinage spent the holidays in New York City with Col. and Mrs. Charles Filmore, of 218 West 133d Street. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Givens, of New York City, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Lofton. Mr. Ellis Hazzelton, of Howard University, spent last week with his parents at their home in Camden, N. J. Miss Blanche Sterling spent the holidays in Wilmington, Del., with her aunt and uncle. Mr. Harvey Murray, of Howard University, spent the holidays at his home in Wilmington, Del. Meet us at Morse's soda fountain, 19th and L Streets Northwest, and have a quiet chat on New Year resolutions. Mrs. Cora Pinson returned to her home in Jersey City Sunday evening, after a pleasant stay in this city with relatives and friends. Miss Josephine Hebron was the guest of her parents in Launside, Pa., during Christmastide. Mrs. Archibald Runner spent the holidays in Wilmington, Del., with relatives and friends. Mrs. William Chambers, of Germantown, Pa., spent the holiday season in this city with friends. Mr. Howard Brock, of Howard University, spent Xmas with his parents in West Chester, Pa. Miss Sadie Smith, of West Chester, Pa., spent the holiday season in this city. Mr. J. B. Walker spent Christmastide at his parents' home in Avalon, Va. Mr. Frederick Hamilton, of this city, who has been spending ten days in Chicago, Ill., with friends, is now in Cincinnati, Ohio, for a short visit. Richard and Rena Lewis, of Chicago, Ill., have come to this city to reside futurity. Miss Julia B. Collier left Chicago on Wednesday, December 27, after a delightful visit of two weeks, as the guest of Mrs. W. C. Casey. Miss Collier returned by way of Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Edward C. Carter is pending a short stay in Savannah, Ga. Messrs Henry Johnson and James Cook, of this city, are spending a week in Savannah, Ga. Mr. John Harper is visiting in Savannah, Ga. Mr. Garfield Harris, of the Treasury Department, is numbered with the sick. J. L. Dickerson, who is in business in New Haven, Conn., is the guest of his family, at 417 T Street. John J. Clinton, of Lancaster, S.C., is spending ten days in this city, visiting his brother, George Clinton. Mrs. Silas is spending a few days in New York City. Prof. A. H. Brown visited friends in Philadelphia, last week. Mr. Matthews, of Jacksonville, Ill., is spending three weeks at the home of Mrs. Bush, 1011 Fourth Street. Mrs. G. W. Pinkston, of Winston-Salem, N. C., is the house guest of Mrs. Edmonson, of 1907 Fourth Street. Ralph Turner is spending the winter in Chicago, Ill. Seasons may come and seasons may change, but the crowds go on forever at the two drug stores of Board & McGuire, 1912 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 14th St. and 9th and You Sts. N. W. Two places Mrs. Barber, of Charles County, Md., is the guest of Mrs. Bush, on Fourth Street. Mrs. J. Lewis, of Winston-Salem, N. C., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edmonston, of 1907 Fourth Street. Mrs. J. T. Lane, of Atlantic City, spent the holiday season with Mrs. Beckwith, of 1903 Fourth Street. Mrs. Bertha Proctor is spending two weeks in Charles County, Md. two weeks in Charles County, Md. Dr. Robert Jones and family, of Charleston, S. C., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Syphax, of 315 T Street. William Day spent the holidays with his parents in Baltimore. Bernard Suder, of Lawrenceville, N. J., is spending several days in this city with friends. Miss C. Diggs spent the holidays in Richmond, Va. Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomas, of Wallach Place, spent the holiday season in Long Branch, N. J. Miss E. C. Boulling spent the holidays in Farmville, Va., with relatives and friends. Misses H. Edmonds and Enoela McDaniels visited friends in Baltimore last week. George C. Hayes has returned to the University of Pennsylvania, after a pleasant holiday in this city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hayes, of 1307 T Street. Hugh Singleton, of Decatur, Ill., and Thomas P. King, of Unionville, Ill., are the guests of Mr. Charles Hall, 317 U Street. Miss Martha B. Henderson, of Chicago, Ill., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pinkett. Linwood Koyer, of Howard University, spent the holidays in Louisiana with his parents. Mrs. Henry Minton, of Philadelphia, has been visiting Dr. and Mrs. Francis, 002 S Street. Miss Pearl Christmas, of North Carolina, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. May, 940 S Street. Miss Johannes, of New York City, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Woodson. Mrs. G. L. Smith and son Earle, have returned to New York City after a fortnight in this city as the guests of her mother, Mrs. Smith, of 1934 Third Street. Mrs. N. E. Pinchback and grandson Tooner are visiting Governor Pinchback, in Brooklyn, N. Y. L. H. Fisher, of Howard University, spent the holidays in Pittsburg, Pa., with friends. Louis Gordon, of this city, spent several days in Washington, Pa. Miss Mayme Fletcher, of Baltimore, spent the holidays in this city. You can enter Morse's drug store any hour of the night if you have a prescription to be filled. A free clinic, for the benefit of the poor, has been opened in L street, between South' Capitol and Half Streets, Southwest. It is conducted by Dr. Ionia R. Whipper and Drs. Robert A. Logan, W. H. Wilson and M. V. Lee, and the hours are from noon until one o'clock. Mr. W. T. Henard, formerly of the Government Printing Office, is permanently established in New York City, and is in charge of the Mann Printing Company's plant at 2227 5th Avenue. He reports a prosperous season. The National Colored Personal Liberty League gave a testimonial New Year's reception Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. C. C. Curtis, national organizer, 132 Carroll street Southeast. The affair was largely attended The officers of the league are L. A Wiles, Iowa, president: L. C Moore, Miss, vice-president: James H. Jones, D. C., secretary; P. C. Hall, N. J. coresponding secretary: S. Johnson, Neb., treasurer; C. H. Carter, Pa. chairman of executive committee; C. S. Cushingbury, Montana, chaplain; Charles Vessells, Virginia, serveant-at-arms. Washington's spellbinders were distributed about the country on January I. Assistant Attorney General W. H. Lewis delivered the annual emancipation day address at Atlanta, Ga.; Lieut. Thos. H. R. Clarke spoke at Toledo, Ohio; and Supervisor of Indian Schools W. T. Vernon, made the welkin ring at East St. Louis, Ill. 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 aperiod 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. Orme, 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 Marion Shadd, Miss J. Brooks, Mrs. W. A. DeCatur, Mrs. G. H. Murray, Miss M. Burrill. Admission 15 cents. December 23d and 30th, admission 25 cents. A testimonial banquet in honor of Mr. Whitefield McKinley, Collector of Customs for the Port of Georgetown, D. C., is being projected. It is an unwritten law in the Capital that all Presidential appointees shall have a "monster banquet," as an indication of the popular appreciation of the man and as an expression of thanks to the appointing power. Mr. W. H. Clifford, formerly member of the Ohio Legislature, an efficient attache of the office of the Auditor for the War Department, spent the holidays in New York City The Mu-So-Lit Club, made up of seventy-five men of the National Capital's musical, social and literary circles, is to hold its annual election of officers next Friday evening at its parlors over Martin's Cafe. Robert A. Pelham, Arthur C. Newman, Prof. Kelly Miller and Shelby J. Davidson are among those mentioned for the presidency, to succeed Dr. Arthur S. Gray. Former presidents have been Prof. F. L. Cardozo, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, James A. Cobb, and Dr. A. M. Curtis. It is stated that an effort will be made to secure the release of Dr John E. W. Thompson, who is serving a term at the Atlanta Federal Prison for a technical offense, for which, it is alleged by those conversant with the facts, he has been adequately punished. Dr. Thompson is a man of unusual ability, and was Minister to Haiti during the first administration of President Cleveland. He makes his home in New York City, where he has enjoyed a lucrative practice as a physician. Mr. John R. Contee, a former resident of this city, now located at Colorado Springs, Colo., received not long ago, a legacy of $500, left him through the will of the late C. B. Kountze, president and founder of the Colorado National Bank of Colorado Springs, with whom he was a prime favorite. Mr. Contee was for more than thirty years the caretaker of the bank, and was noted for his fidelity to duty and keen business instinct. He owns a lovely home and much other valuable real estate, and is also carrying on a prosperous undertaking establishment. Early in life he decided to follow the sage advice of Horace Greeley: "Go West, young man, and grow up with the country!" The record shows that Mr. Contee has more than "made good." The public schools are listening with appreciation to a series of lectures on medical topics by eminent professional men, under the auspices of the Woman's Clinic of the National Medical Association. Through these practical talks parents, students and teachers are being shown the value of medical inspection, dental treatment and hygienic improvement in the public schools. Bodily health is regarded by them as an essential element in the well-rounded education of the young people who attend the schools. 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 at call. 4 registered Pharmacists regularly employed. THE FOUNTAIN PHARMACY 12 & 8 THE FOUNTAIN PHARMACY 12 & U One of the prettiest dances of the season was giyen in room ten True Reformers Hall, Thursday. December 28 by the Just Us. Embroidery Club. The hall, which was lighted by red and green Japanese lanterns, was artistically decorated with pines, evergreens, and red and green crepe paper. The name of the club in red cardboard letters, three large frogs and rats adorned one side of the wall; the frogs and rats were in honor of the Frog club and Sorcios of the city. Intermission was taken at eleven o'clock, when ice cream and cake was served, after dancing continued until one o'clock. The following young ladies composed the club: Missinnie Wilson, Dvelyn, Moss, Dorothy, Johnson, Mary Cook, Estelle Collier, Fannie Holland, Pearl and Mamie Lewis, Euphemia Lofton, Lou Mayer, RuthMorris, Rosa Hershaw, Norma Sewell, Mrs. Olive Wier, and Maggie Wilkerson. The out-of-town guests present were: Misses Ethel Scott, Dean Brown, Lillian Cowan, Lillian Gray, Rebecca Pride, Helene Thompson, Nora and Bert Waring The reduction in the appropriation demanded of Congress by Director of the Census E. Dana Durand, is resulting in a big cut in the number of clerks on the temporary force. 230 went off a few days ago, and another lot on the first of February. A woody number on the rolls are colored, and, while most of them are of undoubted efficiency, it is expected that they will suffer with the swing of the reduction ax. Of the clerks in the Census, quite a number are preparing for definite professional work when their terms shall have expired here. Mr. Geo. C. Scarlett, of New York, a graduate of the law department of Ann Arbor, will embark upon the regular practice of law in Detroit, Mich. Mr. W. P. Bayless, a graduate of Wilberforce University, will establish a progressive race paper in Ohio, probably at Springfield. Mr. J. Finley Wilson is on Maryland's "Eastern Sho'", on business. Mr. James V Hackney, of the Marine Hospital Service, has returned from his home in Raleigh, N. C., whither he was called by the sudden death of his sister. Mr. Richard Green, of the Treasury Department, spent his vacation in New York City. Miss Bessie Carter, of Eighth Street Northwest, has been visiting her mother in New York City. Messrs. J. O. Taylor and James B. Johnson, of Pittsburg, Pa., paid the Capital a holiday visit, and were piloted around "our city beautiful" by Mr. Nathaniel Ruffin, of the Lexington Hotel Company. Mr. William A. Curtis, of Raleigh, N. C. has been spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Rogers, of 1330 Wallach Place Northwest. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the cloctonier, sailed last Saturday from New York for Hamilton, Bermuda, on the liner "Oceana." She will make a month's tour of the principal cities of Bermuda, under the management of Miss A. L. Burgess. Mr. W. Calvin Chase, Recorder H. Lincoln Johnson, Collector Charles W. Anderson, of New York, and others, will be the guests of the Atlantic City Republican League at a banquet Wednesday evening, January 10th, in Fitzgerald's Auditorium. Mrs. Ethelyn G. Henry, teacher of domestic art in the high school of Baltimore, Md., was the house guest of Miss L. E. Jean, of LeDroit Park, during the Christmas holidays. After being the recipient of much social attention, she left the city Monday to return to her duties. Dr. J. W. Morse wants to remind his patrons that he will be pleased to see more of them during the year of 1012. Mrs. R. L. Middleton returned home Sunday evening after a pleasant holiday in Richmond, Va., with her parents. Dr. W. H. Goler, president of Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C., was in the city last week on business. The committee on the reception to Dr. James E. Shepard met at the office of The Bee last Tuesday evening. The Triangle Printing Co., 1109 Eye street Northwest, W. Calvin Chase, Jr., manager, has just installed an electric plant and is prepared to do all kinds of job work. Mrs. Ida Gibbs Hunt, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall, for several months, left Wednesay for New York, accompanied by her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Marshall. Mrs. Hunt sailed for Cherbourg, France, Saturday, Dec. 30th, on the steamship Olympic. Miss Oziebell Hart, of Americus, Ga., and Miss Viola Whitfield, of Macon, Ga., spent their holidays in this city as the guest of Miss Whitfield brother, Walter, at the residence of Mrs. Burril, 317 T Street. Wednesday they, in company with Mr. Walter Whitfield, made a flying Lowest Prices Best Work TRIANGLE PRINTING CO. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING Specialty made of Constitutions and Pamphlets BUSINESS OFFICE and PLANT. 1109 EYE STREET. N. W. PHONE MAIN 4078 trip to Philadelphia, where they spent Thursday and Friday, with Mr. Terry Hart, brother of Miss Oziebell, who accompanied them on their return trip to the Capital City. They left for their respective homes Monday, much elated over their visit. Mrs. Alice Smith, of New York City, spent the holidays in this city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Harris, of New Jersey Avenue Northwest. She was royally entertained at several luncheons and theater parties. Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Adams, one of the oldest and most respected families in this city. Mrs. Anna Tubman Wright spent New Year's in Philadelphia, Pa., the guest of Miss Lizzie Stokes. Miss George Savoy, G. P. O., who has been sick for three months, has reported for duty. She is looking well. Ask J. S. Jones how The Bee sells. It is the only paper that outsells all papers edited by colored men. Ford Dahney's Theater, that was closed for two days for repairs, has opened again, under the management of Mr. James Hudnell. Mrs. Mary A. Ross, of Alexandria, Va., wife of Rev. S. B. Ross, and the sister of Mr. A. W. Dangerfield, was in the city last week visiting friends and relatives. Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Fountain announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Gypsy M. Taylor to Mr. J. Benjamin Mayhew, of New York City, Wednesday, December 26, 1911, at 38 West 130th Street, New York Owen Waller, of Brooklyn, N. Y., son of Dr. O. M. Waller, ex-pastor of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, has been spending the holidays in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. While in this city he was royally entertained by a host of his-young friends, as well as those of his parents. John K. Rector, Jr., who formerly lived in Brooklyn, but now in this city, and Clarence Brooks, added much to his visit. Young Waller left for Philadelphia Saturday, with fond memories of our beautiful city. He returned to his home New Year's night. Miss Nette Langston, of 2225 4th Street Northwest, entertained a few of her friends last Friday evening in honor of Miss Clyde Wilkins, of Howard University. The young people capped the strains of dreamy music, while others indulged in cards and a number of social parlor games. A musical program was rendered, and Mr. Harold Murray, of Gornell University sang several choice selections. Among those present were the Misses Cylde Wilkins, Victoria Tunnell, Mabel Tunnell, Dorothea Francis, and Ione Odell, and Messrs. John K. Rector, Arthur Tunnell, Cedric Francis, Ernest Whetmore, Harold Murray and Herbert Harris. A sumptuous repast was served, and the young people departed at a wee hour, with lingering happy thoughts of the evening. Robert Starks is spending two months at Palm Beach, Fla. Miss Lillia Burke, a teacher of the Downingtown school, in Pennsylvania, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Burke, of 531 T Street Northwest. Capt. Charles Young, of the 9th Cavalry, U. S. Army, the only colored line officer of the regular army, and a West Point graduate, is in the city by order of the War Department. He and his wife are guests of Lieut. B. O. Davis, 1711 11th street N. W. A reception was given at 627 T street last Sunday afternoon in honor of Mr. Edgar Connor and Miss Cecil Mann, of the "Sambo Girls." An excellent musical program was rendered by Miss Mann, the talented beautiful soubrette of the company. piano selections were exceptionally rendered, and her voice, as usual, was melodious. Miss Mann is one of the most talented young ladies on the stage today, and promises fair to be one of our leading actresses. Mr. Edgar Connor also sang several of the latest songs. Among those present were C. A. Marshall, W. H. Ford, Van Vranken, S. Matthews, A. Whetmore and J. K. Rector. A sumptuous luncheon was served about 5:30. Miss Cecil Mann and Mr. Edgar Connor enjoyed a pleasant day last Friday seeing the sights of the city, in company with Miss Helen Gordon and Mr. A. Curtis, in the latter's automobile. The Wilberforcian Orchestra has been engaged for the reception of Dr. Shepard. The Riflers hold forth at the auditorium this week. It was a brilliant affair, as well as unique. Miss Jean Wormley entertained the Misses Chesmitt this week. News for this column must be addressed to The Bee not later, than Wednesday evenings. Misses George and Clarice Jones, who spent the holidays with their parents here, have returned to their schools in Brooklyn, N. Y., and Ithaca, N. Y., respectively. Miss Beatriz L. Chase, one of the most accomplished music teachers in the public schools, is the authoress of several vocal and instrumental pieces of music. At the age of 12 Miss Chase mastered the most difficult music, by celebrated authors on the piano. Her touch on the piano is remarkable, as well as perfect. She is indebted to her mother for this art. who is also an authoress and writer of music, vocal and instrumental. Mr. W. C. Martin, who has been quite ill, and who came out too early, was taken with relapse. He has greatly improved, however, and it is hoped that he will be able to bt out again soon. Auditor Tyler, who has been ill, is again out and at his desk. Young Tyler, manager of the Minneaha, is an enterprising young man, and his theater is doing well. His pictures are new and un-to-date. Mrs. Dr. Willis W. Jones and baby are spending several weeks' vacation in Charleston, W. Va. Mrs. Portia Pittman and her two children, wife and children of Architect S. W. Pittman, have gone to Tuskegee; Ala. They will remain some-weeks. Mr. Joseph W. Houston, of Cambridge, Mass., arrived in Washington last Saturday, after having spent a few very pleasant days in Rome, New York. He is stopping with his brother, Mr. G. D. Houston, of 1920 13th Street Northwest. Miss Elwood Cardoza, of 1212 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, has been spending a few days as the guest of Miss Elanda Smith, of this city. Miss Cardoza left for home Tuesday. A whist party was given Thursday evening at the home of Miss Elanda Smith, 17th and R Streets N.W. in honor of Miss Elwood Cardoza, of Baltimore. The young people enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The first prize was won by O. M. Meller, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and his partner, Miss Nellie Brown, of this city. Among those present were Misses Elwood Cardoza, Hilda Wilkinson, Nellie Brown, Evelyn Carter, Maria Montgomery, Ethel McKinlay, Mary Waring, Messrs. Walter Monan, Edward Trng, Owen Waller, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; F Malone, J. Dancy, J. K. Rector, Charles Houston, Oliver Jennings, Miran Carter, Herbert Harris, W. Ruffin and B. Jones. A *Continued on 8th Page* 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. 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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 unknown, 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 called. Don't put off, but call at once. if you wish to enjoy future happiness. Don't delay. Highly indorsed by all the press, teachers, preachers, lawyers and doctors, and come well recommended by four of the leading lodges, the S. M. T., United Order of True Reformers, also the Calanthan Court. The church society of her home, known by the name of United Sisters of Charity of the Missionary Church, and loved by all. God has endowed her with an unspeakable blessing to and humanity. She deals in nothing to be ashamed of. She wants to hear from all that are in trouble or distress. Address Positively no attention paid to let letters without one dollar enclosed. Bavaria shipped $12,075 worth of pocket electric lamps to the United States in the second quarter of the year. Two Famous Lawyers Whose Testaments Were Defective. TILDEN'S CURIOUS BLUNDER. Leesely Drawn Stipulations That Invalidated His Charitable Trust Bequest—President Polk's Will, Written by Himself, Nullified. Whether the old saying that "a lawyer who tries his own case has a fool for a client" is applicable to Samuel J. Tilden in the matter of drawing his will is not known. It was thought for some time that the will was drawn, or at least approved, by Charles O'Conor and James C. Carter, two of the most prominent lawyers in New York, but later statements, says Case and Comment, are to the effect that they had nothing at all to do with the will, and consequently it is not definitely known who was responsible for it. It would hardly seem possible that Mr. Tilden himself could have made such a mistake had he been acting for some one else. The statement has been made that Mr. Tilden had some doubts as to the validity of those clauses which the court subsequently condemned and had spoken to Mr. Carter about it, but nothing more came of it. In summing up the provisions of the Tilden will the court in holding it invalid stated that the testator in substance said: "I have determined to devote my estate to charitable, educational and scientific purposes. I have formed no detailed plan how that purpose can be executed, but under the law of New York it must be done through and by means of a corporation. I request you to cause to be incorporated an institution to be called the 'Tilden trust,' with capacity to maintain a free library and reading room in the city of New York, and such other educational and scientific objects as you shall designate, and if you deem it expedient—that is, if you think it advisable and the fit and proper thing to do—convey to that institution all or such part of my residuary estate as you choose, and if you do not think that course advisable then apply it to such charitable, educational and scientific purposes as in your judgment will most substantially benefit mankind." It will be noted that the discretion of the trustees was indefinite both at to the amount which they were to give to the corporation to be formed and also as to whether they should give any at all to the incorporation, and the validity of the bequest was denied upon the ground of this complete discretionary power to convey or not to convey to the suggested beneficiary. The trustees procured the incorporation of the "Tilden trust" and elected to convey to it the entire property, but the court held that the invalidity of the charitable trust because of its uncertainty could not be cured by anything done by the trustees to execute it. In striking contrast with the Tilden will is that of his contemporary in law and politics, Roscoe Conkling, the text of which is as follows: "I. Roscoe Conkling of Utica, make, publish and declare my last will and testament as follows: I give, devise and bequeath to my wife Julla and to her heirs and assigns forever all my property and estate, whether real or mixed and I constitute and appoint my said wife sole executrix of this my last will." It would undoubtedly take a better lawyer than even Mr. Conkling to break his will. In passing upon the validity of the will of President James K. Polk a Tennessee court of chancery said: "This will was written by the testator with his own hand in the executive mansion at Washington at a time when he was president of the United States. He was a lawyer of recognized ability, had filled many high public offices with distinction and reflected great honor upon his state. His will was witnessed by a law partner and a senator in congress and named as executor one of the justices of the supreme court of the United States. It comes to us with the impression of having been carefully thought out before it was formally put down and published as his last testament." Among other provisions his home, known as Polk Place, situated in the city of Nashville, was given to his wife for life, and upon her death it was bequeathed to the state of Tennessee in trust to be occupied and enjoyed "by such one of my blood relatives having the name of Polk as may by designated by the said state," and if there were no blood relatives of that name then "by such other of my blood relations as may be designated by the said state to execute this trust." The occupant was to keep the same in repair and prevent it from dilapidating, or falling into decay, to pay the taxes and to preserve and keep in repair "the tomb which may be placed or erected over the mortal remains of my beloved wife and myself and shall not permit the same to be removed nor any buildings or other improvements be placed or erected over the spot where said tomb may be." This will was declared invalid as sending to establish a perpetuity. It was not a gift for public charity and was merely an attempt to retain the property for the use of the blood relatives of the testator. How easy it is for one to suggest a sure way for some one else to manage a troublesome affair! National Religious Training School ```markdown ``` Offers superior advantages for the training of young men and wonien in many departments of work. The following Departments are in successful operation. 1. Department of Religious Training. This department is intended especially for the training of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Secretaries. Settlement workers, Deaconesses, and for Home and Foreign Missionaries. House & Herrmann of all kinds and description, House and Herrmann is the place to visit. There is no other house of its kind in the city where the people can be satisfied. This is house that will satisfy you. A New Directory A directory of all the Negro business places in the city, alphabetically 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. 609 F Street N. W. James Lee of McKenzie S KERS AND JE 1824-6 L St. N. W WASHINGTON, D. HOW ROOM WEL ON VISIBLE T D ON EASY T Whiich is Guaranteed Will Rent the Welli E. R. James & Bro. (Late of McKenzie Scott) CHAPEL SHOW ROOM PHONE: MAIN 428 VISIBLE WELLINGTON Only $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, 509 Eleventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. WILLIAMS MANUFA 509 Eleventh St. N. W. WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 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 Potomac, to the road leading to the National Cemetery at Arlington. Announcement was made this morning that Capt. Miss Sallie 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. Achy feeling, pain in Limbs and all Malarious indications removed by Elixir Babek, that well known remedy for all such diseases. "I have taken up the three bottles of your 'Elixir Babek,' and have not felt so well and entirely free from pain in limbs for five years. Please send me on dozen more."—Mrs. E. Higgins, Tricksonville, Fla. Elixir Babek 50 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. --- Manufactured by the THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL training of young men and womien in successful operation. Training. This department is of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Peaconesses, and for Home and & Herr and Eye Sts., N. T ABOUT YOUR Furniture Save and Herrmann is the place house of its kind in the city soe satisfied. This is all satisfy you. Directory DIRECTORY CO. business places in the city, alphabeti- this Company send us a card, and known to the business world. DIRECTORY CO., reet N. W. J. ARTHUR JAMES James & Bro. (Kenzie Scott) AND EMBALMERS St. N. W. BUTTON, D. C. DM — PHONE: MAIN 428 WELLINGTON IBLE TYPEWRITER You Save $40.00. EASY TERMS. Guaranteed for Two Years. the Wellington. CTURING COMPANY, Washington, D. C. Chas. H. Jarvins & Sons FISH POULTRY AND OYSTER DEALERS, Dr. W. S. Richardson DRUGGIST 316 41-2 St. Southwest 14th and R Sts. N. W. Two of the best known drug stores in the city. Drugs and toilet arcles of all kinds A H. Underdown Employment Emporium. Reliable help furnished. Employment secured. 1742 14th Street. N.W. Phone North 864. Dec. 1-tf DURHAM, N. C.. and wonien artment is W. C. A. home and errr ts., N. W ory E Northwest. Regu Half Ret. Regu Regu 480. Regu Center Market. Phone, Main 4480. Washington, D. C. --- 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 open July 3. 1912. For further information and catalogue, address rmann N. W. Beautiful Lounges Morris Chairs Writing Desks Music Boxes Beds /Fine Bedsteads and Mattresses If you want a first-class Bed-room suite, call after you have been elsewhere The : Up-to-date : Cafe FIRST-CLASS PLACE FOR MEALS Ice Cream, cut, $1.20 per gal. Plain Ice Cream 90c per gal Public and private receptions served in our large dining room. E. Murray 1216 You St. N. W. THE ENTERPRISE CLEANING AND PRESSING. CO. The Proper Cleansing and Pressing of Gent's Clothing Our Exclusive Work. 75c per Suit. Coat, 40c. Pants, 20c. Vest, 15c. Suits Pressed, 35c. Four for $1.00. ROBERT DOUGLASS, Manager. North Mountain Sana- torium FOR COLORED CONSUMPTIVES SITUATED AT NORTH MOUNTAIN BERKELY CO., W. VA. Elevation 1200 Feet P. Franklin Scott, Samuel Gray, Superintendent Medical Director For further information apply to Dr. Sam'l Gray Martinburg, W. Va. Open all the Year For Sale 'ROSENARY' Preparation to straighten hair, guaranteed to be harmless. Will not injure head or scalp. Continued application will take kink out. Curly hair will be made straight. Price, one dollar. Address the E.Ed.F.SalesCo. THE BEE Office, Wash., D.C. Northwest Cate. Regular Board—$11 per month. Half month—$6.00. Regular breakfast—20 cents. Regular dinner—25 cents. Biographical Society. Big special Sunday dinner—35 cents. The above are the popular prices at the Northwest Cafe, 11th and You Streets Northwest, on the Boulevard. A. H. Cooper. Mr. A. H. Cooper, whose advertisement appears in another column of The Bee. If you want first-class work done, don't fail to go to Cooper'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. Coleman 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. [ ] PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD. E. MURRAY Douglass Directory. A. H. Cooper. Durham, N. C. Fosters DYE Works FOSTER'S DYE AND CLEANING WORKS. (You Street, Letween 11th and 12th Streets, Northwest.) Business and Display Office, 11th and You Streets, Northwest CALL AND INSPECT OUR WORK. Ladies' suits a specialty. Gentlemen's suits cleaned, pressed and sponged. Gloves cleaned. All goods look like new when they leave our works. FOSTER'S DYE WORKS. Go To HOLMESI HOTEL 333 Virginia Ave., S.W. Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Good Rooms! and Lodging 50c., 75c. and $1.00. Comfortably Heated by Steam. Give us a call. James Ottoway | Holmes, Proprietor | Washington, D. C. Phone: Main 2315 HIRSH'S SHOE STORES Washington's Best and Most Upto-Date Shoe House. Phone Main 4471. 1026-1028 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. If you want fresh drugs and carefully compounded prescriptions, the Park Pharmacy is the place to go. Toilet articles of every description. Assorted candies of the finest and best makes. Holiday souvenir cards and cigars. The latest and most up-to-date Soda Fountain, and all kinds of fruit syrups. Wim. L. SMITH, 4th and Elm Streets N. W. LeDroit Park. Phone Col. 2578. Wm. C. McCURDY DEALER. IN Wholesale (Baked Goods) Retail. Special Xmas Price Pound and Fruit Cake, 15c. Best to be had. Stand 662-3. Center Market. " James H Winslow UNDERTAKER AND EMBLAMER ALL WORK FIRST CLASS. TERMS MOST REASONABLE TWELFTH AND R STREETS, N. W. James H. Dabney James H. Dabney FUNERAL DIRECTOR. AND SALE STABLE. Parties, Balls, Receptions, Etc. Class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Third Street Northwest. Phone call for Stable, North 3274M. FREEMAN'S ALLEY. 1132 Third St. N. W. Carriages For Hire. Murray Bington Druggist Southwest Carriages Hired for Funerals, Parties, Balls, Receptions, Etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third Street Northwest. Phone for Office, Main 1727. Phone call for Stable, North 3274M. OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY. J. H. DABNEY, Prop., 1132 Third St. N. W. Phone, Main 3200. Carriages For Hire. PEOPLE:S DRUGGIST CHRISTMAS Articles Ox Marrow. We want our readers to patronize us; it helps all around. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. advertises in this paper, and when you want a first-class dressing for kinky, harsh and unruly hair, go to your druggist's and get a bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade, 25c or 50c a bottle. If you want first-class printing done in the most artistic manner, send it to W. Calvin Chase, Jr., for estimates. Office, 1109 Eye Street, Northwest, residence 1212 Florida Avenue, Northwest. Phone N. 2642 Y, M. 4078. Every job will entitle you to a free notice in The Bee. Have You Seen BEAUTIFUL FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS? Conceded By All to Be The Most Attractive Suburb of Washington. Sixty-First and C Streets Northeast, on Columbia Electric Railroad. Two beautiful churches, a large new public school and a splendid public hall. attest the push and enterprise of its citizens. A FEW CHOICE LOTS LEFT. Prices have doubled m the last three years. They will double again. For an investment or a home, a look at Fairmount will convince you. Drop me a card, or call, and see me, and I will take you out to this attractive suburb free of charge. Do not miss this opportunity to get a home. Easy payments. No interest. No taxes. Loans secured for those desiring to build. JAMES F. ARMSTRONG. Agent. 494 La. Ave: N. W., or with W. Sidney Pittman, the Architect, the office of The Bee. A new and very valuable oil has been discovered in tomato seed by an expert chemist in Italy. The oil is useful in the manufacture of high-grade varnish. It is highly transparent, possesses great lasting qualities, and dries very quickly, without contracting or producing cracks. Ludovico C Kenney, principal of the high school in New York, spoke of the foolish care we take to prevent criminals from taking their own lives. He also urged that doctors be permitted to kill patients suffering from lingering, fatal, illnesses, in an address before the Washington Secular League. Harry K. Shaw, slayer of Stanford White, is preparing to make another fight for liberty from the asylum in Matteawan, N. Y. McCall's Magazine and McCall Patterns Have More Friends than any other magazine or patterns. 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 Money and Keep in Style by subscribing for McCall's Magazine at once. Costs only so cents a year, including any one of the celebrated McCall Patterns free. McCall Patterns Lead all others in style, fit, simplicity, economy and number sold. More dealers sell McCall Patterns than any other two makes combined. None higher than 15 cents. Buy from your dealer, or by mail from McCALL'S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St, New York City New-Sample Copy, Premium Catalogue and Pattern Catalogue free, on request. E. HOLTMAN'S FINE BOOTS AND SHOES 491 Penn. ave., N. W. OUR 350 AND 35 SHOES ARE THE BEST MADE. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT. WM. MORELAND, PROF. NEW THE SEWING MACHINE OF QUALITY. HOME NOT SOLD UNDER ANY OTHER NAME. If you purchase the NEW HOME you will have a life asset at the price you pay, and will not have an endless chain of repairs. Quality Considered it is the Cheapest in the end to buy. If you want a sewing machine, write for our latest catalogue before you purchase. The New Home Sewing Machine Co., Orange, Mass. OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Any one or more hand description may be accepted, in curre- tively free whether an uive in a proprietary patentable, Communica- tionally proprietary, HANDBOOK on Patents or free, for the purposes of patenting, Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly, largest cir- culation of any specialty journal, Terms, 14 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newdealers, MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Omne, C5 F St., Washington, D. C. COSTELLO'S. Every Thursday Evening AUDITORIUM HALL. 8th St. bet. E and G. S. E. ADMISSION 15 CENTS YALE ORCHESTRA Music for all occasions, address Geo. S. King, 416 3d Street, S. E. Printing. Telephone Main 810 CHOICE Wines, Liquors "and Cigars." J. H. Kennedy PROPRIETOR OF The Moose House 625 D Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Special Liquor Sale Every Saturday. MADAME K. L. COLEMAN Ladies' Nurse 3335 Sherman Avenue N. W. Phone Columbia 466. J. D. O'CONNOR WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS 1500 Seventh Street N. W. PHONE NORTH 753 XANDER & PLUGGE. Importers, Rectifiers, and Dealers in Wines, Liquors, High-grade Sherries, Rhine & Clarets 1317 Seventh Street N. W. Washington, D. C. TELEPHONE NORTH 528 WILLIAM CANNON WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Purrissima Whiskey a Specialty 1225-27 Seventh St. N. W. Washington, D. C. ROBERT ALLEN Buffet and Family Liquor Store Phone North 2340 1917 4th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. H. K. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE No. 314 Ninth Street, N. W. Loans made on Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. If you want to buy a good watch, diamond ring, or jewelry of any kind, look at our stock first. You! Why pay 10 per cent. when you can get it for 3 per cent. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, GUNS, MECHANICAL TOOLS LADIES' AND GENTS' WEARING APPARAL. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE. 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. A FORD'S HAIR POMADE FOR PREVENTING HAIR FROM FALLING OUT, CROSSFIT AND ITching OF SCALE BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. GET THE CERTIFICATE, UP UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION, MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCELED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES. SMALL SIZED BOTTLE, 25* LARGE SIZED BOTTLE, 50* THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 323 LAKE ST. DEPT. 284 AGENTS WANTED. J. M. ARENDES & BRO. DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF PORK PRODUCTS AND FRESH TRIPE MY SPECIALTY. 286-87-88 Center Market. 3 Eastern Market. Rooms for rent at the Cameron, Apt. 41, 1902 Vermont Avenue N. W. Gas, steam heat, sanitary bath, telephone and cafe at your service. HAIR VIM TRADE MARK MAKES THE HAIR GROW HAIR-VIM is an ideal and elegant hair dressing. Especially prepared for persons who appreciate the ideal and elegant appearance of their hair It makes the hair soft, silky and glossy, and greatly promotes its luxuriant growth. It cures dandruff, stops falling hair, and prevents the dandruff germ. 25cts the box; the bottle, by mail, 30 cents. HAIR-VIM SOAP is cleansing in its effect and beautifying in its results. Especially adapted for shampooing the hair, and fills every requirement for use in the toilet, bath and nursery. 25cts the cake. BEAU-TE-VIM CREAM—Is a restorer, preserver, beautifier and bleach for the skin. Lubricating the surface, giving it life and adding brilliancy to the complexion. 25cts the box. "BABEK" GURES MALARIA READ WHAT PROMINENT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY: Washington, D. C., April 11, 1900. Klocrewski & Co. Gentlemen: I wish to state that two bottles of "Elixir Babek" I purchased o at the recommendation of a friend has proven of incalculable benefit to my daugh health. I deem it the best, indeed, the only, remedy I have yet come across for Ms and offer this testimonial voluntarily. Yours truly, F. SHARP. titles of "Elixir Babek" I purchased of you an of incalculable benefit to my daughter's remedy I have yet come across for Malaria. Yours truly, F. SHARP. Gentlemen—I wish to state that two bottles of "Elixir 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. I have tried "Babek" for the last four years, both as a preventive and cure for Malaria, and found it to be more than is claimed for it. Without it I would be obliged to change my residence, as I cannot take quinine in any of its forms. J. MIDDLETON, Four-Mile Run, Va. 1000 Maryland Avenue, S. W. Washington, D. C., April 9, 1900. Kloczewski & Co. Sirs—Within the last five months I have sold 3,600 bottles of "Elixir Babek," for Malaria, Chills and Fever. Our customers speak very well of it. Yours truly, HENRY EVANS, 922 E. St. N. W. FOR SALE BY ALL DRUCCISTS. Gaskin's Restuara Restuarant Gaskin's Restuarant A. J. GASKINS, PROP. Famous for a dozen years for its Cuisine Service and L ments. A quiet, attractive place to Lunch or L Cuisine Service and Liquid Refresh- place to Lunch or Dine. Specialty. ties of three or more. Famous for a dozen years for its Cuisine Service and Liquid Refreshments. A quiet, attractive place to Lunch or Dine. Private dining rooms for parties of three or more. DIEMER PHONE MAIN 2041 Restaurant. Phone M. 1033. JACOB J. DIEMER LADIES' DINING ROOMS. PHC Buffet and Restaurant. JACOB J. DIEMER LADIES' DINING ROOMS. PHONE MAIN 2041 Buffet and Restaurant. JACOB J. DIEMER Garden. Perfect Brew on Draught. Summer Garden. 480 La. Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. New York Candy K CHRISTMAS CANDIES at the York Candy Kitchen CHRISTMAS CANDIES at the NEW YORK CANDY KITCHEN 1506 Seventh Street Northwest und, 3 pounds for 25 cents. pound, 2 pounds, 25c. .00. $1.00. cents per pound, 2 pounds, 25 cents. purchase your Nuts and Candies. Ice Special Candies, 8 cents per pound, 3 pounds for 25 c Special Candies, 15c per pound, 2 pounds, 25c. Special Candies, 15c per pound, 2 pounds, 25c Mixed Nuts, 15 cents per pound. 2 The best place in the city to purchase your Nuts a Cream Soda of all flavors. The best place in the city to purchase your Nuts and Candies. Ice Cream Soda of all flavors. 1506 Seventh Street Northwest each to Cincinnati, for the Firemens' Protective Association and the Police Relief Fund, as a Christmas gift. It is said he also remembered the firemen and policemen of this city, but wished no publicity to be given. Among the popular books edited by colored Americans this year are, "My Larger Education," by Dr. Booker T. Washington; "The Quest of the Silver Fleece," by Prof. W. E. DuBois, and "Wisdom Call," by Rev. Sutton E. Griggs. L. K. Salisbury, president of the Mississippi Delta Planting Company, Memphis, Tenn., which employs thousands of Negroes in connection with its operations, is to deliver one of the principal addresses at the Tuskegee Negro Conference, to be held January 17 and 18. Mr. Joseph H. Jones has the finest cigar and news stand in the city. The Bee is on sale there. --- I have tried "Babek" for the last four years, both as a preventive and cure for Malaria, and found it to be more than is claimed for it. Without it I would be obliged to change my residence, as I cannot take quinine in any of its forms. J. MIDDLETON, Four-Mile Run, Va. --- After-the-theater parties a Specialty. No. 320 Eighth St. N. W. Favorite Brands of Whiskeys. Fresh Candies Daily Five pounds Candy, $1.00. Six pounds Candy, $1.00. A new movement to aid in the uplift of the masses and to correct the abuses from which they are supposed to be suffering, was formally launched at the initial convention of the Indiana State Arie Club. Assembling the parts of the Columbus Memorial to be erected on the Union Station Plaza, was started last week. The massive blocks are arriving daily at the Station, and workmen are laying the foundations. The contract calls for the completion of the memorial by May 1. It will cost about $100,000. When the employees at the railroad station and the telephone and telegraph offices went to work Christmas day at Tarrytown, N. Y., they found gold pieces awaiting them with the season's greetings, of John D. Rockefeller and Helen M. Gould. John R. McLean, proprietor of the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Washington Post, sent two checks of $500 Washington, D. C. Astoria Pharmacy The Astoria Pharmacy, Third and G Streets N. W., is doing a rushing business now. Dr. Armstrong, the proprietor, makes a specialty in trying to please his many colored patrons. 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 of any beef 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. E. Jackson & Whipp's, 1513 7th St. N. W. Board & McGuire's, 9th and You Sts. N. W. Board & McGuire, 1912% 14th St. N. W. Simmons', 20th and K Sts. N. W. Throckmorton, 1500 14th St. N. W. Morse's, 1904 L St. N. W. Smith, 28th and Dumbarton Ave. Leonard Blagburn, 201 Morris Rd., Anacostia, D. C. For Rent. For Rent. For rent, nice large, sunny rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Modern conveniences. Apply 1438 Rhode Island Avenue, N. W. For Rent Seven room brick, 1957 Fourth St. Northwest, LeDroit 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. Rooms For Rent One large front room (unfurnished) with heat, light and other privileges, and one hall room for rent; excellent location; reasonable price. 1520 Corcoran Street N. W. . An Opportunity. I can start any honest or energetic boy or girl in a pleasant and profitable business if they are willing to do a little work after school hours. For information write Mr. A. R. Stewart. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Free Information An up-to-date financial plan to liquidate 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. First-class in every particular. BEST IN THE CITY. Why do you go elsewhere and buy your ice cream when you can get better at Murrays. Murrays cream is pure and is delivered to any section of the city. This is an old established firm First class meals at all hours in the day may be had at Murrays—1216 U street, northwest. Ice cream cut, $1.20 per gallon. Plain ice cream at 90 cents per gallon. His large and commodious dinning room will accommodate 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. 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. HENNESSY. 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 Market call on Mr. Hennessy. It is the place for first-class wines, liquors and cigars. Breakfast, lunch and dinner always ready. THE NEW BOAT. Col. Lewis Jefferson in the Lime Light. Col. Lewis Jefferson, the veteran and accommodating excursionist, will operate a new boat next summer known as the Angler, a cut of which will be seen in another column of The Bee. The Angler will be the finest boat that will sail upon the Potomac. Col. Jefferson, upon whom the colored people of this city can always depend, will be the sole and general manager. J. H. His reputation is known by the entire community to be a man who gives the people of this, city enjoyment when all others fail. The Angler is a boat that will carry from 1,500 to 2,000 people, and no doubt the safest boat upon the Potomac. Now is the time to charter the boat for the coming summer, and those who will make early charters will be given a reduction. Charter at once. Doctors Minnie A. Crews and Virginia Washington, the only ladies of our race registered by examination auer the new District Boara 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 guaraneed. GROGAN. One of the best firms in this city to deal with is Grogan Sons, whose advertisement appears in The Bee. This is one of the most substantial firms in this city. If you want to get your money's worth, you should not hesitate in calling and select what you want in the nature of household goods. Always mention The Bee and you will confer a favor upon us. Malarious Fever. 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 Eberly, Fairfax Court House, Va. Elixir Babek, 50 cents, all druggists or Lloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C. 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 Pinerville, 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, Il. 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, corner 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. sumptuous repast was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Susie A. Fountain has just returned from New York, after spending a delightful time with her brother, daughter and friends. A theater party, consisting of eight boxes was given at the Howard on Friday evening, after which a supper and dance followed at the Conservatory of Music, Ninth and T streets. Present in the party were Miss Dorothy Chesnut, Mr. James Chesnut; Miss Murian Wormley, Charles Flagg; Miss Louis Howard, Mr. Stokes; Miss Ether Scott, Myersdale, Pa., Mr. Edward Ratley; Miss Dean Brown, Holidaysburg, Pa., Mr. Chester Carpenter; Miss Margaret Wilson, Mr. Joe Martin; Miss Lenora Cowan, of Oberlin, O., Mr. Charles Fisher; Miss Laura Wilson, Mr. A. K. Savoy; Miss Nellie Washington, Mr. Dan Monroe; Miss Sara Fisher, Mr. Goins, of Oberlin; Miss Nora Waring, Mr. Talley Holmes; Miss Bert Waring, Mr. Jay Cox; Miss Mable Brooks, of Willington, Maurie Clifford; Will Willard Hall, Mr. James Cowan; Miss Narka Lee, Mr. Barbosa; Miss Evelyn Moss, Mr. West Hamilton; Miss Lillian Evans, Mr. Jay Clifford; Miss Stella Arrington, Mr. Herbert Meyer; Miss Arrington, Mr. E. C. Terry; Miss Lone Meyer. One of the most brilliant receptions New Year day was the Royal Matron and officers of Prince Hall Chapter. O. E. S., at 1961 Third street Northwest. The reception was from 5 to 7. Col Stewart M. Lewis has been confined to his home with the rheumatism. On New Year's evening a delightful whist party was given by Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson, at her cosy home, 1004 S Street Northwest. The games were interesting, choice musical selections were rendered, and a dainty menu served. Those present, besides the young hostess, were Misses Ethelind Dandridge, Mary Chaney, Edna Lucas and Florence Parnell; Messrs. Sanuel B. Taylor, Gonzales James, Charles Moats, Henry Ross and George Lofton. An At Home. One of the prettiest at homes that has been given this season took place New Year's night at 1607 T street Northwest, Mrs. Jennie Shelton, the hostess, assisted by her two very amiable sisters. The announcement of the at home was from 7:30 to 12 o'clock. The principal amusements were cards and music. at 10:30 the guests repaired to the dining room, where choice viands were in abundance, and the table arrayed in an artistic and pleasing style. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Kinslow, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Miss Tyler, Miss Scott, Miss Brown, Mr Walker, Mr. Smith, Mr. Covington, of Chicago, and Mr. W. Calvin Chase Mrs. Shelton and her sisters entertained their guests with grace and refinement. The name of the sisters who assisted Mrs. Shelton, were Miss Kempt and Mrs. Smith, two very pleasing and entertaining ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Rose Give Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Rose, at 1026 21st Street Northwest, 'entertained at dinner last Sunday evening a number of their friends, among whom were: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lenair, Mr. H. Shields, Mrs. A. Greene, Mr. Walter Welburn, Mrs. Josephine Bailey, Mr. Flint, Mrs. Manilia Wells, and Mr. W. Calvin Chase. After dinner the evening was very pleasantly spent in singing and social chats. The dinner was served in courses, and the table was beautifully set in a diamond shape, with beautiful decorations. Wedding Reception. Mr and Mrs. Theodore W. Curtis, who were united in holy wedlock at Phoebus, Va., on Wednesday, December 27, received at their residence, 923 R Street Northwest, last Sunday, from 3 to 6 P. M. The table was beautifully decorated. They were assisted by Misses Ruffin and Evans, Messrs. Monroe and Mason. Hicks-Scott. The marriage of Miss Maggie Hicks and Mr. Thomas Scott took place at the home of the bride's sister, g27 Q Street Northwest, on Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, rector of Galbraith Church, officiated, in the presence of many relatives and friends. A reception was served to about one hundred guests. The house was beautifully decorated with palms, holly and similax. The bridal costume was of white silk, draped in marquisette, trimmed in white silk fringe and rare lace. The bridal bouquet was roses and ferns. Miss Anna Hicks, sister of the bride, wore a white lace princess robe, carrying a bouquet of pink roses and ferns. Mr. Humphries was best man. She was given in marriage by her sister. Mrs. Henry Hawkins. The wedding march was played by Miss Etta Wright, niece of the bride. Gifts were numerous and beautiful. Mr. Rogers' Smoker. A highly enjoyable "stag" was given on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. David D. Rogers, of the Treasury Department, as his compliment to his friends, in recognition of the holiday season. Lively games at whist tables were followed by a delicious menu, prepared by Mrs. Rogers, embracing the choicest viands in the market. With Mr. W. H. H. Terrell as toastmaster, a deluge of witty informal speeches came as after-dinner desert, and all pair handsome tributes to the host and his excellent help-meet, winding up with musical selections that would have given Wagner a few tips on harmony and volume. Among those who were privileged to enjoy the hospitality of Mr. Rogers were: Mr. William A. Cartis, of Raleigh, N. C. "a friend from down home;" Walter H. Grim- B. H. shaw, W. B. Harris, R. W. Thompson, James B. Smith, W. H. H. Tetrell, James A. Lucas, Walter L. Wallace, Charles M. Miller, Clarence C. H. Davis, Albert H. Adams, George S. Hartsfield, and others. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers are cosily domiciled in 1339 Wallach Place Northwest. WHAT THE ST. LUKES ARE DOING. The New Year's reception at S. Luke's Building was a popular affair. The members of the order and their friends were made welcome, and social enjoyment marked the occasion. Hundreds of callers came and were delighted with the modest and tasteful decorations and the refinement displayed. On the evening of December 19th, at Berean Baptist Church, one hundred and sixty-three persons were initiated into the mysteries of the Independent Order of St. Luke. The initiation took place in the church because the St. Luke Building at 13th and U Streets could not accommodate the great throng of members and candidates. During the past year over five hundred joined the order. This fact proves the St. Luke to be an active, potent, moral and social force in Washington. There are nearly three thousand members here, and they include men and women in the various fields of industrial activity and professional life. There are ministers of different denominations, mechanics, laborers, doctors, domestics, trades people, lawyers, clerks, teachers and others all bonded together for their mutual benefit. It is a benevolent and beneficial society. The sick are cared for and life insurance provided for at the smallest cost to its members. To be explicit, the initiation fee is $3.50 monthly does fifty cents, and sixty cents a year, which each member pays for the running expenses of the entire order. That is all. There are no assessments. And this cost insures the member twenty-four weeks' sick benefits, and a life insurance of one hundred dollars. In Washington there are forty-eight branches or councils, as they are called, each council being subordinate to the Right Worthy Grand Council, which is forty-four years old, and whose jurisdiction extends over twenty-two States, with forty thousand members. At the annual session held at Richmond, Va., last August, a gain of over eight thousand members was reported. The receipts were nearly ninety thousand dollars. Nearly fifty thousand dollars were paid out in death claims. To be accurate the sum was $49,099.07. Every claim against the insurance department of the order has been paid. This is an undisputed fact, and it gives rise to the confidence which the order inspires among the people. It has been less than ten years since the order was introduced here, but it has grown steadily and firmly, and the labors of the faithful early pioneers of the movement has brought forth an abundant harvest. The recent rapid increase in membership in Washington is owing mainly to vigorous campaign which the leaders of the St. Lukes have made. They have held public meetings in the churches in all parts of the District of Columbia, and have been getting close to the people, holding up before them the high objects, benefits and racial advantage afforded by this great and good and safe organization, whose watchwords inspire love of race and the right, the purity and womanhood and charity for all. VICTORY FOR FRISBY. The Court of Appeals Again Reverses the Lower Court—Congratulations of His Friends. There is no member of the bar for whom the public and a large number of the attorney's friends had more sympathy than they had for him. Attorney Perri W. Frisby has made a gallant fight to vindicate his reputation, and to convince the world that he was no forger, and that the real real estate transaction in which he was engaged was a legitimate one. He has secured the reversal by the Distri t Court of Appeals of the finding of a jury that he was guilty of forgery in connection with an alleged contract of sale of certain real estate. It is understood there will be no further prosecution of the charge. The paper alleged to be forged formed a part of an equity proceeding, which, under section 800, of the Code, might not be used as evidence in a criminal court. Collateral proof of such a paper was allowed at the first trial, about two years ago, and Frisby was convicted. It was given the minimum sentence of one year and one day in the penitentiary. On appeal this conviction was set aside and a new trial granted. Section Repealed by Congress. Before the case was retired Congress repealed section 860 and took away the immunity previously granted. On retrial it was urged that the repeal was practically an ex post facto law and could not bind Frisby. The trial court took a different view of the matter, and the jury again convicted the lawyer. A sentence of four years' imprisonment was imposed. The opinion of the District Court of Appeals again reversing the lower court was written by Mr. Justice Van Orsdel. The court holds that the repeal of the section of the code so far changes the defendant's situation to his disadvantage, as to make the repeal fall under the inhibition of the Constitution. After the decision was handed down Tuesday the numerous friends and members of the bar, white and colored, extended the attorney their congratulation. Former United States Attorney Henry Davis represented Mr. Frisby. SUITS DISMISSED. Prince Hall Lodge of Masons Victorious. Boston, Jan. 2, 1912. On Friday afternoon, Dec. 22, 1911, Judge Pierce, of the Supreme Court in Equity, Suffolk County, Mass., dismissed the three cases that were brought in March, 1909, by William L. Reed against Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. and A. M. of Massachusetts, Eureka Lodge of Boston, and Robert T. Teamoh, M W. G. M. Robert T. Teamoh, at that time the Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, suspended William L Reed, P. M. W. G. M., for unmasonic conduct. Before the charges could properly be brought-up in the Grand Lodge, Mr. Reed sought the Equity Court for an injunction to prevent the Grand Lodge, Eureka Lodge, and the Grand Master, from carrying out the order of suspension. While the matter was in court, the time of suspension lapped. The Grand Lodge, out of respect for the law, could not take any action, and the Most Worshipful Past Grand Master was allowed his Masonic rights and privileges. The matter hung on until Friday afternoon, December 22, when the case finally came up before Judge Pierce, and was at once dismissed by him because there was nothing for the plaintiff to stand on. The dismissal of the three cases by Judge Pierce, clears the atmosphere in the jurisdiction of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, and at the same time is of great importance to Negro Masons all over the country. The favorable decision to the Grand Lodge, et al., brought great joy to the loyal members of the craft, when at the special communication held that night for the installation of appointed officers, it was announced before the Grand Lodge. Past Grand Master Reed had a white man named H. Cunningham, a lawyer, well skilled in the procedure of the Equity Court. The Grand Lodge, through Grand Master Teamoh and his associates, had two colored lawyers, members of the craft, Edward Everett Brown, D. D. G. M., of the First Masonic District, and Curtis J. Wright, senior warden, of Rising Sun Lodge, Boston. The members of Prince Hall Grand Lodge never for a moment doubted the ability of their own colored lawyers to carry the fight out successfully, and not backward in the means, whereby the issue could be met. The organization of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. and A. M. of Massachusetts, for 1912, follows: Benjamin C. Hazel, Cambridge, M W. G. M.; Samuel Griffin, Boston, R. W. D. G. M.; Wilbert H Low, Amherst, R. W. S. G. S.; Robert W Brown, Cambridge, R. W. J. G. M, James A. Porter, Boston, R. W G. T: Robert T. Teamoh, Boston, M W R.G.S. Appointed officers: Joseph C Andrews, Hyde Park, R. W. G. C. S. Right Worshipful Deputy District Grand Masters: Edward Everett Brown, Boston, First Dirstrictfi Herbert F. Belt, Boston, Second District James Payne, New Bedford, Third District: Harry Elliott, Worcester, Fourth District. At the annual communication December 7, the Grand Lodge voted a sum for the purpose of erecting a Masome Temple as a monument to Prince Hall, the father of Masonry, among the colored men in this country. A board of trustees was elected, consisting of Dr. James S. Roberts. of Boston, P. S. G. W.; William Lloyd Marshall, of Newtonville, M. ANGLER THE BOOKS OF THE PALATIAL IRON STEAMER ANGLER, ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTER AT THE OFFICE WATER AND N STREETS SOUTHWEST TO WASHINGTON PARK AND LOWER RIVER LANDINGS FOR SEASON, 1912. SPECIAL RATES FOR EARLY CHARTERS. LEWIS JEFFERSON, General Manager W. P. G. M.; George Busby, of Worcester, P. J. G. W.; and Ralph W. Brown, of Cambridge, G. J. W. It is to be erected in the midst of a growing part of the city and among colored people. It will be on one of the principal streets of Boston, and when erected will be an architectural credit to the race. The designs are drawn from the plans of Joseph A. Andrews, R. W. G. C. S, and constructing architect. He was a lieutenant in one of the colored Philippine regiments, and was in charge of the construction of considerable of the fortifications in those islands. The Cheapest Drug Store in Town 4th and Massachusetts Ave. N. W. FOR RENT-A front room with board, on You Street, near 14th. For further information phone N 3476, between 10 and 4 o'clock, or after 7 P. M. Three-Room Flat. For desirable tenants, a three-room flat, in a desirable neighborhood; heat; in first-class condition. Apply 516 Tennessee Avenue Northeast. The New Year. (By Ralph W. Tyler.) PETER H. Se. page 71L. THIS COUPON AND 10c. ENTITLES BEARER TO ANY 25c. COUGH SYRUP IN OUR STORE. IDEAL PHARMACY, 11th & N. Y. Ave. N. W. We have all the popular brands. This is a firm, the second oldest in the city. If you can't be pleased elsewhere, call at House and Herrman. Mention The Bee. Dress Making. Dress making. Children's clothes a specialty. Prices reasonable. Mrs. Williams, 1910 9th St. N. W. W. F. REITH Dealers in all-Kinds of Bacon, Lard; Pork, Beef, Lamb. Veal; all kinds of Sausage. Fresh and Corned Pork. 30, 31, 32, North-East Market. Phone, Lincoln 2508. d-9-3t YEATMAN'S DRUG STORE Seventh and H Streets N. E. Prescriptions and Medicines. d-9-2t AT JUST'S OLD STAND.. 619 D Street N. W. Workingmen, the presence of popular and particular men, in this store, shows where and when to save "sand;" buy slightly used suits and overcoats, $3 to $10, from one price, Justh's Old Stand, 619 D Street Northwest. FRITZ HOHMANN'S FRITZ HOHMANN'S SALUON FINEWINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS Cpr. Fifth and L Streets Opp. Convention Hall 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." 916 F Street N. W. "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. 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